Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-23

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BUslNKss EDUCArIoN.-To procure thor
ough knowledge Of book keeping and get .
Thorough practical business education, at
tend Pratt's Commercial College, corner Of
9th and Brady. Every facility afforded 1t
reasonable rates. Reduced rates to disa
blcd soldiers. nv7-d&w1y
GinL Wanted to employ =
good, intelligent, active girl, we'll acquaint-
ed with general housework and good cook.
To such one the best wages will be paid.
None other need apply. Call at this Office.
SPLENDID RESIDENCE ron SALE.--The un-
dersigned wishes to sell his place situated
OH the northeast corner Of Farnuin and
Locust street. There is II acres Of land, a
good house, shed. barn, &c. House contains
nine rooms, all painted and papered. A
very large, nice cellar, good well and els
tern. Some $50 fruit trees, consisting Of
Apple, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Cherries, &C.,
plenty Of Grape Vines, Strawberries, Coos
berries, &C. All the shade trees any one will
want. Everything in good repair. Price
$4,000. NJ. X. PARKS.
Davenport, Feb. IS, 1865.
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GRAND INVITATION BALL.-The last grand
party of the season at Whites Rooms,
Nichols Block, will take place on Friday
(to morrow evening. Music by full band.
This will be the most interesting party of
the season, and none who delight in the be.
witching exercises Of the dance should fail
to attend, provided they have been fortunate
enough to receive an invitation. 1t should
not be forgotten.
The dancing class will take their last les
son At Whites Hall ON Saturday afternoon
aud evening.
READ TnIs.-Dealers in millinery ana
Straw Goods will find It to their interest to
purchase their spring and summer stocks Of
the we'll known house of II. w. & j. NJ.
Wetherell, 80 and 80 Lake street, Chicago,
over the office of the American Express Com
pany. Don't spend your time and money
by going off to the seaboard cities for such
articles when you can get them just as low
in Chicago, and save time and expense. See
their card, and 60 directly to their house be.
fore purchasing elsewhere. Everything
warranted as represented. 1t is one of the
very best concerns in the whole country
Look to your interest and trade there.
By THE EAEs.-The Chicago Tribune calls
the editor Of the Gazette liar, and the la.-
ter is anxious to put up $50 that he aint
any thing Of the sort. The probability is
that the Tribune did get hard Up for some
editorial copy, and in its desperation was SO
| unwise as to scissor the Gazette. But the
Tribune will not own its fault any more than
the editor Of the Gazette does when similar.
ly situated. The other day the Gazette de-
clared that Western Virginia had been sane
toned as State, by decision of the Supreme
Court. This was considered falsehood by
. contemporary, and the proof was demanded
every day for tvo weeks. But the Gazette
PERSISTED its falsehood, and refused to give
any satisfaction. Undoubtedly the Tribune
will do likewise.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUcrIox.-Will
be sold at public auction on TUESDAY, THE
2srn INST, at the dwelling house on the east
side of Perry street, between Sd and 4th,
second door above Forests Block, q large
and desirable lot Of Household Furniture,
conaisting Of Parlor Furniture of all kinds,
such Is sofas, sofa chairs, centre tnbies, p;o-
lures, carpets, etc; also Dining Room Fur.
niture-extension table, chairs, crockery
china and glass ware Chamber Furniture
Of oil kinds; Kitchen Furniture, together
with beds and bedding, carpets, stoves, etc
Sale positive; now is the time to purchase
Sale to commence ct 10 o'clock A. n.
fsb23-d4t. PARkER 4 VAsTUrL,
Auctioneers.
RAILROAD lEETINo.-We are glad Il
know that there in desire among the husi