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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

THE REBs.-The indianapolis Journal
says that the Government has secured all
or nearly all the important letters from
among Jeff. Davis private papers. Some
interesting revelations may soon be expect
ed. The Journal says that one of the letters
is from Judge Wick of that city. and anoth,
or from Jesse d. Bright, both written in 1861, ,
and full of the most virulent rebel talk
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
Publication Notice


LNORREST R. WARD in parts unknown. will
Il take notice that Thaddeus H. Walker of the
county of Washington, in the State of New York,
did, on or about the 10th day of August, A. D.
1863, file his petition in the District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District Of the State of Kansas with
in and for the county of Lyon, in said State,
Against Forrest R. Ward, setting forth thai the said
Forrest r. Ward gave a mortgage TO the said Thad-
deus Il. Walker on the southwest quarter of sec
ton number eleven I'D, in township number
eighteen as, of range number twelve (12), stu
ate in said county of Lyon, to secure the pay
ment of two hundred and forty dollars (S240),
according 10 n certain note referred to in said
mortgage, and dated September 7th, 1859, paya-
bic twelve months from date, with interest after
maturity until paid, at four per cent. per month.
The said Forrest r. Ward is further notified that
he is required to appear and demur to or answer
said petition fore the Odd day of October,
A. D. 1868, or the same will be taken as confess
ed, and judgment rendered accordingly.
THADDEUS II. WALKER,
By SHANNON d SHANNON, his Attorneys.
August 22d 1863 99-5 $1,000
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1 understand there are fer able-bodie1
men of enterprise in town, who are opposed
to guarding the town. 1 am also informed
that there are fer ladies here who propose
to swap clothing with them and take their
guns and stand guard. For further infor-
nation said young men will address the un-
dersigned at the post office.
JUDY FLCKENs.
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Pike on a War Footing.

The following is list of the officers and
privates of the cavalry company organized
in Pike township:
Captain-Malcolm Campbell.
Lieutenants-1st, A. J. Reeves; ed, Da-
yid McCool; Sd, Wilson Davis.
Sergeants-lst, E. L. Davis; I'd, S
Spurgeou; Sd, J. NJ. Resoner; Alb, R. F.
White.
Ensign-William Gillespie.
Corporals-Ist. Simon Walter; ed, E. l.
Kirkendall; Sd. William Stone; 4th, John
+ Townsend.
.-t... PRIvATEs.
c. c. Lynch, A. L. Keyes. F. N. Blu
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The border States have been the greatest
sufferers by the war. Alternately ravished
by the opposing armies. there has been no
security for life or property. The value Of
taxable property in Kentucky has fallen off
$l65 900, 900 since the war commenced,
while the State tax has increased from
81 400, 900 to $3,4I7,O 900.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

Some few of the men who went into the
Emporia militia company, and were very
active in the election of officers, now refuse
to take the oath and become members, just
simply because they did not succeed in get
ting some petty office.
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Road Notica.

NOTICE is hereI Y given that petition will
IN be presented to the Board of Commissioners
of Lyon county, at their October term, asking
that there may be a county road laid out and 10
Gated in said county, commencing at the point
where the Lawrence and Emporia road crosses
the line between ranges eleven and twelve, thence
south to within few rods of the north bank of
Neosho river; thence west to a suitable crossing
of said river; thence, after crossing the river,
east to the range line; thence south to the south
west corner of section nineteen. iowa nineteen,
range twelve DAVID PLUMB.
10. HYDE.
S. G. BRIPTON,
j. F. SLACK.
II. II. GRAY
GEO. W FREDERICK.
August %, lS63-300-3 and Is others.
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Publication Notice.

TOHN N. RHOADES, in parts unknown, will
e take notice that Thaddeus H. Walker, of the
county of Washington, in the State of New York.
did, about the 10th day of August A D..
1863 file his petition in the District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District o! the State of Kansas,
within and for the county Of Lyon, in said State,
against John N. Rhoades setting forth that the
said John N Rhoades, gave mortgage to the said
Thaddeus H. Walker, on the west half of the south
west quarter, and southwest quarter of northwest
quarter of section number thirty-two (32), and
southeast quarter of northeast quarter of section
number thirty-one (3l), in township number
nineteen (19), south of range number twelve q2)
situate in said county Of Lyon, to the pay
ment of two hundred and forty dollars ($24O),
according to a certain note referred to in said
mortgage, dated September Sd, 1859, payable one
year from date, with interest after maturity until
paid. at four per cent. per month. The said John
n. Rhoades is further notified that he is required
to appear and demur to or answer said petition on
or before the Odd day of October, A D. 1863, or
the same will be taken as confessed, and iudg-
ment rendered accordingly.
THADDEUS H. WALKER,
By SHANNON d SHANNON, his Attorn eys.
August 22d 1868. 99-5 $1,000
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SCRIP. of all kinds, and CERTIFICATES OF
INDEBTEDNESS, bought and sold. Two or
hree MORTGAGES, on good property, for sale.
Apply TO j. II. SWALLOW.
Emperia, May 8, 1868. 27I
REVENUE STAMPS for sale. EXCHANGE
bought and sold, GOLD and DEMAND NOTES
bought at best rates-at Exchange Office of
J. R SWALLOW
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Publication Notice.
9. NJ. Willett, plaintiff,

.. NJ. Willett, plaintiff,
vs..
James ]. Holiday, defendantS
In the District Court Fifth Judicial District,
within and for Lyon county, Kansas.
I AMES j. HOLIDAY, nonresident of the
= State of Kansas, will take notice that G.. NJ.
Willett did, or about the 10th day of July, A.
D. 1863, file petition in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court sitting within and for the coun
ty of Lyon, in the Fifth Judicial District, in the
State of Kansas, against the said James j Holli-
day, setting forth that the said defen dant on the
18th day of October, a. D. 1889 gave mortgage
to the said plaintiff the northwest fractional
quarter of section number one, in township num-
Der nineteen, of range number twelve, containing
$50 Ga 100 acres, to the payment of 1864 80,
according to the conditions OF a certain prOmis-
sorry note referred to said mortgage dated 9th day
of September, A D. 1859, al : due one year from
date, with interest after maturity at 60 per cent
per annum and costs of SUIT, with attorneys fees
for foreclosure, asking that the said premises may
be decreed to be sold TO pay the same, and that
such other and further relief as the Court may
deem just and equitable may be granted. The
said James J Holiday is hereby notified TO ap-
pear and demur to or answer said petition on or
before the 18th day of September A. d. 1863.
Dated July l6, 1863.
G. NJ. WILLETT.
By HEHuxGRAY & GAMBELL and T. g. HUSr, his
Attorneys.
Attest: P. H HUM, Clerk. $40 IA
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Publication Notice.

WESLEY WELLS, in parts unknown, will
w take notice that Tbaddeus H. Walker, of
he county Of Washington, In the State of New
York, did, on or about the 10th day of August
A. D. 1868, file his petition in the District Court
the Fifth judicial District of the State of Kan
sas, within and for the county of Lyon, in said
State against Wesley Wells, setting forth that the
said Wesley Wells gave a mortgage to the said
Thaddeus H. Walker. on the southwe quarter
of section number ten (lO), in township number
eighteen as, of range number ten (I0), situate
in said county of Lyon, to secure the payment of
hundred and seventy five dollars and seven
ty cents (17570) according to a certain note re-
ferred to in said mortgage, and dated October 9th
1859, payable twelve mouths after date, with in
terest from date until paid, at four per cent per
month. The said Wesley Wells Is further mott
fed that he is required to appear and demur to
or answer said petition n-Or before the I'D day
of 0etsber, A. D. 1863, or the same viii be taken
as confessed and Judgment rendered accordingly.
THADDEUS b. WALKER,
By SHASEoN SHANNON, his AttaEHeys.
August 18th, 1863, 1874 Sl0s0
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Leavenworth Markets.

MISCELLANEOUS.
WHEAr-Winter, 75c. SPring-None in market.
CoRN-33c.
FLoUR-Ranges from S2.75 to $500.
Com MEALS worth S10Sl %.
APPLEs-Dried. 1925: Green, 75c@S125
PEAcHEs-Bring $3.50
CHEEsE-WesUern Reserve is worth l3c.; Kan
sas l0c.
EGGs-Wholesale S1zc; retail Zoe.
FAT CATTLE-Prime beef is worth S2.00@S2 80
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Notice of Petition for Divorce.

In Fifth Judicial District Court for Lyon county,
Kansas.
Mary Ellen Montgomery, plaintiff,)
against
John Montgomery, defendant.
TNHE said defendant will take notice that, on
L the 18th day of September, A. D. 1868, the
said plaintiff, Mary Ellen Montgomery, filed her
petition in the office of the clerk of said court,
setting forth, among other things, that, on the
18th day of December, 1856, she lawfully
married to the said defendant, with whom she
lived and cohabited as the dutiful wife of the
said defendant until the 18th day of May, a. d.
1862, when, as in said petition alleged, the said
defendant, without just Provocation
wiIlfully abandoned said plaintiff and that he
hath continued willfully absent from said
plaintiff until the filing of said petition. for the
period of more than one year next preceding the
filing of the same. The object and prayer OF said
petition is a divorce, whereby the marital relations
subsisting between said parties may be decreed
to be wiz oily dissolved, null and void. as we'll as
for almony and a change of the name of the said
plaintiff to her maiden name, Mary Ellen With
ington, together with such other and further
equitable relief may be just in the premises.
Said petition will be for hearing at the next term
of said court.
MARY ELLEN MONTGOMERY.
By EPHRAIM H. SANFORD her Attorney.
Attest: P. II. Hunt, Clerk.
By NoYEs SPICER, Deputy Clerk.
September u, 1863 302-S $l4.4O
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

The French seem to be managing affairs
their own way in Mexico. Minatitlan has
been occupied by them, and at last ad
vices an expedition was in progress to be
sent against Tampico.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

H. V. Bundrem has the best stock of
harness, whips, saddlery hardware. and
everything in his line ever brought to this
market
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

LONG RooT.-Capt. A. ]. Mitchell showed
us carrot over two feet long. one day this
week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

VIM; Spencer treated US to some fine, de-
licious grapes, on Friday night of last week.
We have seldom eaten anything that tasted
better. They were Catawbas of the largest
size, and were grown in his garden.
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THE LEAVENWoRTH
EVENING BULLETIN.

THE LEAvENwORTH EVENING Bull
LETIN has now been established one year,
and is well known throughout Kansas. Its sue
cess thus far has been greater than any other
journal ever established in the West The pro-
prietors are experienced newspaper men, and
thoroughly know the tastes and wants of the peo-
pie of this State.
There are three editions of the paper. viz:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

Col. Charles G. Clarkson, Assistant Sec
rotary of State, has again laid US under OBJ
legations, for a bound volume of the I'm
parchment cases. The Colonel is running
that office in the best style.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

George Cooper has returned, and is going
into the "daubing" business. He can
"daub" well. Perhaps he'll advertise.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

Mrs. H. W. Flick presented US with a
peck of nice peaches few days ago, grown
In Mr.. F.'s garden in this place
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

Harper's Weekly has picture of the
Lawrence Massacre. The town in the pic
ture looks about as much like Lawrence as
a wheelbarrow looks like the car of Jugger-
naut
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Hallberg has received "heaps" of new
truck, this week. He's got some of the
best apples we have seen here. Hallberg
is one of our institutions.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

We call attention to a sheriff's sale in
another column, in case of Wilson vs. Hall
d Porter.
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Sheriff j. B. Cox arrived home few
days ago. He called and left with US some
Missouri pears-the first we have tasted
since we came to Kansas. Thank you,
Jim.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

See the recruiting advertisement Of Capt.
A. j. Mitchell, in another column. If any
one wishes to join cavalry reg ment, he
cannot do better than to join Jennison.
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We have heard some say they cannot see
the use of guarding the town. The night
before the Lawrence Massacre. the people of
that city could not see the use of standing
guard.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

Lieut.. GichrIst has been very efficient
this week in placing out guards for the town.
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Notice

I S hereby given to all who are interested, that q
i petition will be presened at the next meeting
of the County Commissioners, for county road
running from EmpOria to the east line of Ere
mont; from thence 10 interseet the Lawrence and
Emporia read. |. D. ELLIOTT.
Fremont, September II, 1863. 2-5
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Valuable Farm for Sale +!

Valuable Farm Tor Sale
7 VI about seven miles from Emporia and
H one and a haf miles from Americas, on Ne
Osho bottom. containing 100 acres, 40 of which
are under cultivation; good frame house and well
of water by the desr. Also % acres Of timber
will be sold with it If desired For particulars
inquire of j. r. SWALLOW.
ElpPOris, August sth, 1858, If
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Mr.. 1. D. Elliott left with US one day this
week a bottle of sorghum wine.
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Jennison's Regiment
NO COMPROMISE WITH REBELS mo
QUARTER TO BUSHWHACKERS!

NJ An EN- " DOSh hAChEhC
sd ISOLATION shall follow Treason, Wher-
ever this Regiment marches 80
4 UTHORITY has been granted to COLONEL
N JENNISON to recruit regiment of Cav
airy,
THE KANSAS FIFTEENTH,
For the protection of Kansas and the destruction
of Bushwhackers and Rebels. This regiment
will be armed with Sharp's rifles, revolvers and
sabres.
Each recruit will receive, when mustered into
the service, S25 bounty, SI3 advance pay, s.
premium; in all $40. Those having served nine
months will receive 1902 bounty. Pay common
ces from date of enlistment. All fighting men
requested TO join Immediately.
Capt. a. j. MITCHELL,
Emporia, Recruiting Officer for Lyon and ad-
joining counties.
J. F. CUMMINGS. Topeka.
r. NJ. FISH, Auburn. 302-tf
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The EmpOria militia company meets for
drill Monday at 2 O'Clock p. m.
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Since the Lawrence Massacre we have
scarcely heard of county politics.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
THE EVENING BULLETIN,

Printed every afternoon at three o'clock, contains
the latest Geographic dispatches and local news
up to the time of going to press. Terms-S6 per
annum.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
THE WEEKLY BULLETIN

Is issued every Tuesday, and is made up express
ly fog the country, from the six daily editions
Terms
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
AMERICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
REV. C. C. K0ORE, II. D..
MISSIONARY,

Auburn, Shawnee County, Kansas.
4 Ii communications relating to the organiza-
"A ton of Sabbath School,, application for the
purchase or donation of books or papers, funds to
aid the work, ETC., will receive careful attention
by being addressed above
Libraries selected, and all the publications of
he Society at Philadelphia prices 2s3
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
THE TRI-wEEKLY BULLETIN

Is issued every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
and contains the news of the Daily, at 50 pei
lannum
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12
SHINGLES SHINGLES !

: + HE undersigned having ren-edeled- the old
/ Vangundy Machioe. are now prepared TO
furnish Shingles OF the best quality, cheap, for
cash, or trade For further particulars qlre at
the farm of David VANGUNDY, one mile be-
lew the Junction, or at the residence of Orrin
Clark corner North Avenue and Water street,
Neosho Rapids. ORRIN CLARK,
WIN. F. VANGUNDY.
Eeosho Rapids, May ?, 1868. 2e4-335
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NEW CARRIAGE SHOP
IN MPORIA.

G. II. BUNDREM
NNYOULD inform the citizens of Lyon and ad-
w joining counties that he has opened a
Carriage Shop in Emporia, where he is prepared
ID make or repair
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES AND WAGONS,
On the shortest notice and in a manner which
shall be satisfactory to all, and on terms which
cannot fail 10 suit the people.
PAINTING.
Particular attention will be paid to painting
Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, etc. He fiatters him
Ielf that he can fix up an old 'gohicle" so nice
that the owner will hardly know it.
u Shop on Commercial street, next door To the
Drug Store. 1911 c. H. BUNDREM-
AMFRIcAN summary -snHnnI- LINTON
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COUNTY ORDERS FOR SALE.
HOUNTY ORDERS, IN sums Of any amount,
~ for sale by z. g. HUNT,
22S-H -a-@ Register Of Deeds,
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SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER l2. 1868.
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'HINTERs FEE FOR ANNOUNCING, 50, IN ADVANCE.
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EEDe OIatiOn shall follow Treason, Wher-
ever this Regiment marches 20
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@. C. Lynch, "A. I. Keyes. F. NJ. Blu
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Publication Notice.

By SHANNON & SHANNON, his Attorn eys.
August 22d, 1863 99-5 $1,000
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-09-12

A UTHORITY has been granted to COLONEL
N JENNISON to recruit regiment of Cav
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The Gmporia News,
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 12, 1868.
The Emporia militia company meets for
drill Monday at O'Clock p. m.
Mr.. 1. D. Elliott left with US one day this
week bottle of sorghum wine.
Since the Lawrence Massacre we have
scarcely heard of county politics.
Lieut. Gilcbrlst has been very efficient
this week in placing out guards for the town.
LONG RooT.-Capt. A. j. Mitchell showed
us carrot over two feet long, one day this
week
We call attention to sheriffs sale in
another column, in case of Wilson vs.. Hall
d Porter.
Mrs. H. w. Flick presented us with a
peck of nice peaches few days ago, grown
in Mr.. F.'s garden in this place.
George Cooper has returned, and is going
into the 'daubing' business. He can
"daub" well. Perhaps he'll advertise.
H. V. Bundrem has the best stock of
harness, whips, saddlery hardware, and
everything in his line ever brought to this
market.
Hallberg has received "heaps'' of new
truck, this week. He's got some of the
best apples we have seen here. Hallberg
is one of our institutions.
See the recruiting advertisement Of Capt
A. j. Mitchell, in another column. If any
one wishes to join a cavalry reg ment, he
cannot do better than to join Jennison.
Sheriff j. B. Cox arrived home a few
days ago. He called and left with US some
Missouri pears-the first we have tasted
since we came to Kansas. Thank you,
Jim.
Harper's Weekly has a picture of the
Lawrence Massacre. The town in the pic
ture looks about as much like Lawrence as
a wheebarrow looks like the car of Jugger-
naut.
We have heard some say they cannot see
the use of guarding the town. The night
before the Lawrence Massacre, the people of
that city could not see the use of standing
guard.
Col Charles G. Clarkson, Assistant Sec
rotary of State, has again laid us under OBJ
legations, for a bound volume of the I'm
parchment cases. The Colonel is running
that office in the best style.
VIM. Spencer treated US to some fine, de-
licious grapes, on Friday night of last week.
We have seldom eaten anything that tasted
better. They were Catawbas of the largest
size, and were grown in his garden.
some lew Oh the men WuO HeHJ lhIO tue
Emporia militia company, and were very
active in the election of officers, now refuse
to take the oath and become members, just
simply because they did not succeed in get
ting some petty office.
The cardlng machine of Brown d Fow-
Ter is at Leavenworth, and will be here next
week. twill be put up Immediately. This
will be a very useful institution ia this
country. Mr.. Brown also purchased the
bell for the Christian church, while at ST..
Louis. 1t is a large one. 1t will arrive
next week, also.
There has been about $500 raised in this
country for the Lawrence suferes. Mr..
Perley was selected by the donators to take
the money to Lawrence, and properly distrib-
ute it. Probably he will publish a full re-
port, when he returns, of the amount do
mated by each individual and each township.
and how the money was disposed of. En-
pory gives S24O.
understand there are a fer able bodie
men of enterprise in town, who are opposed
- he am also nj cd
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-11-12
LONDON 1 LIVe4P0OL
IRE Il Life Insurance Com,any

OtFIUE, % WALL OF PINE HT., 7.
aid up capital, surplus and reserved
u00aa. -s..3U soO,oZo
Invested In this county,. 45,3se
4sarly revenue over. ................. 90. 200
TIE Shareholders Personally RESPONSE.
Die for engagements 81 tho Com pany.
Al Directors must be ShaTehOlda RI.
nRrkxENcss voR DAvRxposf
Geo. n. French, Lorenso Schricker, Nichelns
Kshnen 4 Co., Geo. L. Davenport, Almst Skeel,
EieAoas J. Kusch.
uEW 1ORK:
0sinnsll, Minturn 4 Co., Harper 4 Brothers, Dsn-
esn, Sherman 4 Co., Alexander I. Stewart.
J. c. wASHBURN, Agent for Davenport and
Rock Island. ily9