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The New York herald., 1865-01-04
An.ther sss.mship Bar.ss.
rHH aB0RGE WASHINGTON, or THE NEW ysRx AN
Z NKW oRI.RANa LINE. TOTALLY DESTR0YED.

rHB 0BORGE WASHINGTON or THE NEW YORK AND
NEW ORLEANS LINE. TOTALLY DESTROYED.
On Monday night the Steamship George Wsahingten,
Of the Cromwell limo Of New York and New Orleans
totally destroyed by re at pcr North river The
rs probably originated In tho engine nre room whore
II rst discovered between nine and ten O'Clock The
flames spread rapidly through the vessel and in IN hour
al hope or saving her was abandoned. AZ one time
there considerable danger OF the nre sprsading
among tho shipring adjacent 70 the Washington for
her rigging was In flames at different times, and
tho heat on the ngging Of other vessels was
intense that only by constant effort % the pa
or the nremcn that II was kept from igniting. At
twelve O'Clock the forward part OF the ship all de-
stroyed and the devourng element continued its work
on the after part OF the noble vessel till Il rceched the
cabins and they also destroyed rha re
tnued until the vessel was burned 10 tho waters edge.
The cargo OF the vessel consisting OF coLbusuhe mate
rials about 10 be discharged, but little IL any Of
removed. II was destroyod with the ship Tho loss
Of the vessel amounts 10 about one hundred ard tweny
five thousand doliars Tho vnlrc of the cargo Is 70
be added The amount or its value N unknown, bat
supposed 70 be about $4,000 II wss fortunate that
there very light wind during the time the steamer
burning more disastrous rosu1s mght have been
We learn that the cargo consisted OF FIVE hundred
bales OF cotton about three thousand barrels OF four
together with sugar and other valuable merchandise.
The George Wasbingten arrived ~ this port Friday
Il Il that but three board at the time
VI the discovery of the re ons tho ships watch
man and two watars whom the watchman had ahown 70
their quarters . shsr time previous.
The vessel Ia insured for $4,000 In the following
compsnies-viz Atlantic Union Mutual Columbia Great
Western, Harmeny, Phenix, Dsswarc Mutual, Safety,
or Philadelphia, and Ineuranse Company Of North
America, of Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
Msss.g. Of ssev.rner E,sseA.~, orm,..eur,,


Thomas q rie,cher, the newly elected radical Governor
ss this stass, nsugura.ed In Jsrerpon City today.
and his Inaugural message read 70 the assembly
After speaking In general bat glowing terms of the
sss Of freedom for the 6tate The fate Of slavery shs
peoples verdict svinesd in ths recent election the
duty of al 10 sink the partisan IN the patriot the dark
post ana The bright future the advantages and
Of Missouri future home Of prosrss. truth and faith
department Of ths sssts government with all the mss-
sures a the national administration He advises
srpSsss Of our .oaisrs He say. saas IN his appoint
msnts 70 sdnces be shall give preferences 70 men
who have served with honor IN the nold He
recommends that pubic school system be
ENLARGED 70 V include military nstruction, and
tbs transformstoa Of the State University into
directly upon and Qualifying young for shs develop
mcnt OF agriculture and mineral wealth He advises
e s %s u law and sva.9 Hs S asss %
abosbmont OF the Communication clause IN the present
Law and says ths right Of cisscnship and home in
Of sssis.ins in ns defescs. Ne ssjo,ns sres. a
| care in the revisioa Of the statutes, - the
Ss % s s q s wore
abolition Of all distinctions Of color In law relating 10
crimes and their punishment and the sbrosanon Of al
He recommends the passage Of regs,rson law for The
protssslon Of the ballot boz, and says that men who
The rsssi,ien have ds.scwss % v ssssnss ,,,,u q s
shp only through the United States naturalization
laws while liberty loving foregness willing 70 hght foi
their adopted country should have the prob.sscnay tern
preceding the acquisition OF cit'zsnsnp sncrened fc'
81 the purposes Of State seotiona He advises the on
enlargement Of emigration BY ali possible means and A.
mres Union men Who have been driven nom the stst<
thAt thsy oaa return with safety. He regrets The condi
tou OF our nnAnce and suggests the issuance o. nteree
bonds for the aooisA interest The State debt and
that that portion Of Interest we ars hsrssteI
unable 70 meet 70 bear interest for three years. rhel
u ~ hrss psr osnt interest," increasing ~ the rate
ens per esntum pes annum, The maximum nia
% be 6vs per cenium. He uYgss the prcpresy O
seins a s railroads which have forfeited their char
tam 6y ncnpaymsn1 Of interest," reeomnends the speedy
sonpisson of those roads most neos.ay 70 the ssAle
powsv over railroad and oahes corpoTstions 10 oompe
thsm undas ApsnAiu " snpav noas hus entirely ioFs
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

The wheat market remained ~ . stand, and prices
wera irregular ana, In the main, nominal; sales e,oo0
bush sis amber winter Western d - IS ~ - Rye,
barley and malt Inactive but firm This corn mar.
kes was dull and nemi.al A. 81 " 81 81 foc mixed
western and 2,5Oo bushels whitA southern q ~ o.
OTIS were nrme5 with sales 81 os for Prince Edwards
ksland and q 0ek 81 ON for westsrn. E8
CAxunrH --Adamantine continues very quiet, ana We
have NO sa)es 70 report prices bsns about the Same
Sperm and patGnt qutst q 46c . &c
CsOyxR advance In goid to-day impaired rnthcr
nous nrmness The Market and rather more inquiry
wa posiossble Sales Al60 bags Mo, per Hiram,
on private tsma We quc,s:-Ric prime go, goa
ASc . A61<c., fAir k3t6c. No, ordinary II No A2c,
AIR 70 good carsoes Sshc 4Ac Java msm and bssh
soe, nsrscaibo 40 4ec., IAguayra &c $50, foar
January ., BIO ed lava mats g oos; govern
nsDt bags o7o Bahia 2le Marscsibo other de.
scEEptiops s23y Total 1be,270 Rsccpis Of RIO and
Suntos daring the year 1894 6bS, 100 bags.
CorY-0n account Of the holidays very little busi-
nsSs has censunmsaod but the actual eaes repre-
sentsd advance of fully hc per b since cur last re-
port and holders a tho cese demanded 60c tor All de
| ecrptlons consequent upon the upward tendency Of
gold Sales were some s0oo liza, II lSc for Portage
| Lake and Baltimore
Corros. The market was fully 2c higher and NOR
active In sympefhy with gold Tho demand ohio1y
speculative with some inquiry from spnnera Sales so'
| balce We Quots
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

Dnuoa AND DYES have ruled sref but without change
m value saes 10 tons csusto soda q l1,c al1ko 70
90 sal ssda nj Ago axe do fodA Ash at ekc, and
800 ounces qulnine ri " IL
TssR-Dry cod were scaxce and hTm q - 10 . 80 -
for Grand bank and - 25 . % " for - Gscgea
Nackersl wcre nrm ~ sic % e1l 70, for Nee and
bay and S10 10 ga 30 for Noe and shore For
Sor herring nocs sales Of Aooo boxes a previous
ratea
Tnrrr continues quiet, but the market vs. generally
Nrmsr owing 70 the upward tendency Of gold The
saIes have been 900 boxes new layer rasns 81 ~ .
% rs; rs bbls cursnn a. 2oNc 2lc, and lAnsusdce
rmonds on private terms
Tauruurr were dull and heavy 10 Liverpool per
nsutA 800 hhds tobacco q 22s "a Ioc ccsss cnesss
usrrss lard Al ios TO London per neutral 900 be1es
xn.sss a. 22s Cd, and 100 uerces besf - - "a 10
Glss~oyv steamer 200 uercss bcef - 20 Oefccs
osS - ~ xni Qs tons tailow a 1bs 10 natAmoros
nsr ssiiss vessel 30 bushels corn st 25c t{olal sos
~ = 80 ,soldy W antwerp 80 bbls petroleum 81
"a sad 70 Hrsmsa fun osrSo Of Ubsocos Per
tssn uus n B1ss vss vsy auis and in 'hs absence =
!. husinona ugioon ~ nominnA
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

rhs assroeass amount OF exports exclusive OF specie)
euu the port of New York foreign ports FOR ne week
sadlng January b 1854. was -, ,6sssls
rhs nov Govsrser e This STATE In his message v the
Lsesuasars yesterday gives satisfactory exhibit OF tho
ensnoss n making both ends meet or nearly So can %
,rmsd ..ssfsosssy No says thers s denciency IN shs
general fund q ssss slA which viii nos BE- considered
very aarmiag amount for great State fun Of resources
uns New York. pacuarly whom we rscur 70 tho faes
sAs suormousiy increased sxpsnsss which the reesoa
nas brought upsn uA The treasury, on scconns q 0nsr
fu.da has bssn overdrHwn $4,000 The recespn
sur,.s ne year shdins September %, from 81 ~
souross except The canals, amounted 70 sis0S7s2s,
s.d shs payments 70 81, 27ss7o, the excess %
~. r,ospss hsvins bssn applied towards covering sss
asoosucy Of rsSa, which was si,lo2Ts5 The dsSs q
"a ssss d nsw 50 The circulation OF me o'e
s.nts tho Govrsor nys sAo which - secured
~ msrsrases snA osis vslued = 90 aos s2A b ~
tssr, srs in cpsrssson In th sse ons hundred ana wv
,..Isps, banks win cspssAi of $2l, naso0 There
..ss error in hese ngures There are ons hundred an
s.veu national bans In the State, with IN asSresAs
o.pss, Of s1s,Sss 500 Ths two banking sysisms nov
rosks che following exhhit:--
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
CITY cOMMERCIAll REPORT.

~ TrsS DAT, JAN S-Sf u
Az RS.-Racsipts, rs bbs. Ma rket inactive Prioes
FOR ,cw inspection not yea opened
b, sEAasrrNs -Recepot le2o6 bbs hcur, 20 bS'A
and 723 bags meal 600 Dush els wheat 3,262 do.
corr l2se2 do oats, l,lT do. malt The -four market
sllsde frncr but ren,srkab ly quiet therc being
but ttls disposition 10 operate ithcr on the part Of
buy sellers; sales 500 bbhi State and Western
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

rhe eatess number Of bales o. cotton thai ever ~
,,v.d IN New Orleans any one yoar was In 1850 when
os7 ono bales reached that city Al the then valuation
shss amount wss WORTH In round numbers about my
enc millions Of dollars In lse4 about iszc oAcs
we're landed a Nsw Orleans which could nos % movso
for less sum than nfty-sevsn millions
rhs b,as for ss two hundred thousand dollars County
ocurt HOUSE ssock win be opened by tho Comptroller q
sh,s city Il twe O'Clock on thursday This stock VS.
authorised BY the Board Of supsrvson and The Lesss
sura vi bear interest the rate Of. six per osas pss
annuu psy~hs half yearly. Tho principal yin b ~
<samsx In fsee ana 1890.
American securities wsv possd in tondss The 9osA
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
nosson n1.nieipal Anairs.

ns new city government Of Boston was inausustcd
today. Mayor Ilncoln's address gives exceedingly
cheering exhibit Of nassra, growth snd general pros
parity OF the city. #
Municipal eoverumeu1s for The current yssr were also
organised to-day In sbsut ~ Vie ether sss N Vie Con-
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

uinoh CsatzHl - ssnS, lSgJ. . . -
- DO siss - t.n Pc, . s.a. ;..i:.,*-f 80
Do "a do - cenk b(1.-. .lQ slAo
rPsnnsylwsaiA l1iiruad ben&A = nsrgoAe "
Do 3Se shares. - -
Tho gros receipts q the Racine end Nlssissipp anA
Norhss. nlinois mirca<s anrng ths wssk eading -
ssmbsr n slsoae, which q ass above ~ sa.
linss for he sams ulss In leoA
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

TRAssAcroSs AT rnx G LEARlS0 HoCsx.
Exchanges for week ending Dece uber $5eS SsS III.
Excl for ending Dece mber 81 All 03e 25s
Bala for week ending Dcceml 'er 2l... 216l9Il
Balances for wssk ending Desesnb or 3... 1854 o0s
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

G-L E.a.m ..a- m
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

The New Governor OF south Carolana.
[From the Richmond Sentinel, Dec col
On Monday, the 1oth inst, Hon A q. Nagrath wss
Heutenant 0ovsrnos, Of South Carolina The Whining
tpu Journal sAyss-Thc resemblance II names bsswcsn
AA~ qovan0 end IisutsaaaA oovegnoe viii - htns
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
"GaIvanixed Yankee Rebels'' Deserting r d
sherman.

lFrf8n The AuRusA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Uec. 70
We icarn from good authority that . Large number o
the galvanized Yankees who recently took the cath
allegiance 70 the Confederate government joined
army and were 10 Savannah have gone TO the
enemy Befofe deserting ranks they consprcd V
kill their officers and going In body 70 the enemy, bu
the po. was discovered and Of the ringlesder
were tsd and shot Tho Others returned TO Savannah
The New York herald., 1865-01-04

News fwsm Fsrtrsss Monroe.
rcnrsnm Nornos, Dee n, lseA
esrny weather stii continues V prevail with unabaisd
severity.
There srs ne arrivals rcn the South from or WI
mingsOn, n q, 70 report
Snow hes bssa fAllinG hsrs IN day.
ne mall steamer Dictator brings shis sser.
neon ffon The frsnk Everything v quiet
The New York herald., 1865-01-04
DistBessine Condition OF Western North
CmrOlfnn.
rKrom the Richmond Whig Dec 01

Tho oorstion Of the counties In Western North Caro-
lima reported to be truly distressing Dcserers bush
whnce and tories from Eass Tennessee are constantly
invading that section robbins, burning houses seanI
evsything they can carry on and numbering our people
Tho oixens are mostly unprovided with the necessary
Of defence In fact thcre but very men eft
70 tight the marAdcrs-evvs they were ever - vel
DcUparpd with arms and enanunittun-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
Clothing Establishment,

He attention OF the public and the trade
is invited TO our New Scale Octave ote-
wood Plane Fortes, which for volume and purity
of tone are unrivailed by any hitherto offered in
this market. They contain all the modern i'm
provements, French Grand Action, Harp Pedal
Iron Frame, Over:Strung Bass, SC, and each in +,
strumeut being made under the personal supervl
sion OF Mr.. J. II. Grovesteen, who has had
practical experience OF over 80 years in their ma
uiacture. IS fully warranted in every particular.
The s. GrOvesteen Piano Forte. received the
highest award of merit over all others at the Cell
ebratet Worlds far, where exhibited instru-
ments from the best makers of London. Paris,
Germany, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston and
New York; and also at the American Institute
for hve successive years, the gold and silver med
ais from both of which be seen at our ware
room.
BY the introduction OF improvements we make a
still more perfect Piano Forte and by manfactur-
ing largely with u strictly cash system, are eEab-
ed 20 offer these instruments at price which will
preclude competition.
Puces-No. /, Seven Octave, round corners
Rosewood plain case, S275
No. 2, Seven Octave, round coIners Rosewood
heavy Moulding $500.
No. 3, seven Octave round corners, Rosewood
LOUIS XIV style 1926. Terms Net cash, IN cur
rent funds. Descriptive circulars sent tree.
janl3dwiy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
Business Cards.
:. NJ, PErrENGiLL 4 CO..

40. 81, PARK ROW, New York, and 6
Y State Street, Boston, are our Agents for the
DAILY AND WEEKLY ARGUS, In those cities, and
,ra authorized take Advertisements and Sub
.erlotons tor US at our Lo,pest Rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
Law PARTNERSHIP.

mo. T.. COOK. WILSON DRURY ED. W. COOK.
COON DRURY,
DareRport, loga.
lETE have formed a partnership for the
w pratice of Law, to which shall devote
our personal attention. Office corner of Main
and ard Streets COOK & DRURY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11

All of which have been promptly adjusted and
paid.
ez- The man who omits to insure his proper
ty, now must be either negligent, ignorant or
reckless.
nzs- Cad on the undersigned.
GEO, w. COPP, Agent.
Office IN Chas. Buford's Block.
Nav
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
SEWING MACHINES.

DE CAUTIOUS when you are told by any
I'D one that they have good Sewing Machines
Tor sale as any one, etc. Tne Singer and the
original How the oldest and most reliable
machines and best now use, will do all kinds
oil work from the finest to the heaviest that any
family ever wants DONE and will last a lifetime II
properly taken care Of | have been agent for
other machines aud have got rid of them. Please
give me call and examine tor yourselves.
Sewing neatly done to order.
/ also have machine twist and thread for sale.
Any one wishing to purchase please give me a
call. W.T. NORRIS. Agent
next door TO Babcock's hall, up stairs. on
Illinois street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11

4 GLANCE AT THE EMINENT SERV-
4 ice and great public usefulness of this we'll
tried ard thoroughly tested Corporation, may be
obtained from perusal Of the following figures
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
Bakery, Confectionery
AND
CITY RESTAURANT.

AND
CITY RESTAURANT.
THE undersigned respectfully informs the
- people of Rock Island and vicinity that
ne has opened a new establishment Illinois
street, between the two book stores, where he
will keep
A CONFECTIONERY STORE,
Fruits of ali kinds Nuts, Rasins, and all the var
ietles OF fruits and favoring extracts to be found
at a similar establishment.
He will also keep
A FIRST CLASS BAKERY,
and furnish all Inds of Bread Fresh Pastry, and
cakes of every kind, Wedding Cake, Pyramids
irostIngs, and ali sorts OF ornamental work done
TO order in the best manner.
ICE GRE "A MS
of the most superior quality, made to order, and
Private Parties supplied with everything desired,
IN the refreshment line.
He will also keep
FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT,
where ladies and gentlemen can be supplied with
oysters, IN style, at short notice. Hot Coffee
and Cold Meats always on hand, and Hot Meals
got up to order, on short notice. Cigars ALWAYS
on hand.
The undersigned believes he cen tickle the
palate OF the public Ia the most satisfactory man
ner, with anything desirable, from a stick OF can
dy 10 roast turkey,--aR he respectfully asks q
trial and ashare of public patronage.
ERNST KRELL.
kocG Island, Sept 80, dt.
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YOUR INTEREST l. SUBSCRIBED
b. Susgaih.;c Your County Pspe.
YOUR INTEREST Is SCBSERVED
BY Sustaining Your County PspeI
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By Sustaining Yonr County Paper
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Ry Sustaining Your Csanty Papss
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
NEW SKIRT FOR 1868
The Great Invention of the Age in
HOOP SKIRTS.
,. w. BRADLEY's NEW PATENT
DUPLEX ELLIPTIC (Or double)
SPRING SKIRT.

This invention consists of Duplex (Or twO) Ell
liptic Pure Refined Steel Springs. ingeniously
braided tightly and firmly together, edge to edge,
making the toughest, most flexible, elastic and
durable spring ever used. They seldom bend or
break like the single springs, and consequently
preserye their perfect and beautiful shape more
than twice as long any single spring skirt that
ever has or be made.
The wonderful fiexlbiiIty and great comfort and
pleasure to any lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
SKIRT will be experienced particularly IN all crowd
ed assemblies, operas, carriages, railroad cars,
church pews, arm chairs, for promenade and
house Dress the shirt can be iUlded when IN use
tooocupy a small place as easily and conveniently
as a silk muslin dress.
a Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort
and great convenience Of wearing the Duplex
Elliptic Steel SpriIg Skirt lor a single day Will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their use.
For Children, Misses and Young Ladies they are
superior to all others.
The hoops are covered with 2 ply double twist
ed thread and will wear twice as long as the sin
gle yarn covering which is used on ali slpgle steel
Hoop skirts. The three bottom RODS on every
Skirt are also Double Steel, and twice or double
covered to prevent the covering IRON wearing OH
the rods when dragging down stairs, stone steps,
Sc, &C, which they are constantly SUBJECT to
when IN use.
Tapes. and are the best quality In every part
giving to the wearer the most graceful and perfect
shape possible, and are unquestIonably the light
est, most desirable, comfortable and economical
Skirt ever made.
Vests, Bradley s Cary, Propretors OF the In
yention and sole Manufacturers, 81 Chambers
and 79 & 81 Reade streets, New York.
For sale in all first class stores IN this city, anc
throughout the United States and Canada, Havan;
de Cuba, Mexico, South America, and the Wes
Indies.
~ Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic (or double
Spring Skirt. A. d. y.
auQ23dSm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-11
ISLAND CITY HOTEL.
STAFFORD 4 TRACY, PrOprietOrs.
Corner Jefferson and Illinois Streets.
Rock Island.

THIS HOUSE is located opposite the
1 Steamboat Landing, and only one square from
the railroad depot. 1t is the largest Hotel IN the
CITY. and its propretors will spare no pains to
please those who favor them with call.
The largest and best Hall In the city, suita Die
for first class Concerts Dances, Theatrical Perform
ance &C., sc. 4, is connected with this house.
ns- Baggage and passengers conveyed to and
from the house free of charge.
A good Barber's Shop, and first class SalooI
and Billiard Tables connected with the house.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-14
THIS MAMMOTH WEEK
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Sixteenth President the United States
With a portrait of president Lincoln, and
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7. 3. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia,
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contains full history of the life of the late
President, assassination, death and funeral =
His career as lawyer and politician; his SER
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With postrait of President Lincoln, and illus
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Price ssventy-fve cents in paper, or enc dollar
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The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-14
Eofal aaS Special Notifss.
Republican Union Convention.

The two committees oe the Republican Union
organizations of Marshall county seeing no
occasion for division of the party have conclu-
ded to unite iu a call for one convention.
The Republican Union voters OF Marshall
County will assemble at their various places OF
holding Township electionson Tuesday the 9TH
day of October 1865, at o clock P. M. aud at
that time elect delegates from each Towship to
q County Convention to be held in Marys-
Vile Thursday October, 18th, at o'clock T. NJ.
for the purpose of putting in nomination
candidates for the various County offices, and
Representative to the Legislature to be voted
for at the ensuing election Nov. z. 1865.
Each Township will be entitled to the follow
ing number of delegates as heretofore
Marysville TIP, 6; Blue Rapids Tp., s; YER
million TIP, 6; Guittard TIP. 4. faa.
By order of the Committees, -4E
E. C. MANNING, r. '..
]. WEISBACH,
Chairmen.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-14

INPRovEMENTs.-Capt. Frank Schmidt is bull
ding large stone pork-house on the rear OF his
believe its size is 26 by 80 feet.
He is also just completing new building oppo
site his store which is to be used for the post
Office and bookstore. Mr.. ]. W. Bollinger is
building fine stone residence on the bank of
Spring Greek. Mr., Weisbach is making prepa-
rations to enlarge his store, it being altogether
too small for the business he is doing. Every
thing is moving on just right, except the
new school house,