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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

The Iosca Central agricultural Depot.
Mr.. L. l.. French, who has been for
many years engaged in the sale of agri-
cultural implements, and the agent OF
the proprietors OF many of the best and
most popular implements manufactured
in this country, has determined to es-
tablish in this place an agricultural
depot under the above name. The sue
cess which has attended Mr.. French's
efforts in this business i'm past years is
an evidence that he will not fail in this
enterprise, and will make it what it's
name indicates, in truth and in fact q
Cehtral Agricultural Depot.
AS an evidence of Mr.. French's sue
cess, and as an indication of the impor-
lance of this branch of trade, we have
been to the trouble to ascertain the
amount OF his sales for the past year at
this city, and find that it presents to-
tai of S35,O97,s1. 1t will thus be seen
that the trade in agricultural nipple
ments is no small item in the business
OF our city.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Rat 7'erriers.--See advertisement of
Rat Terriers" The pups are in the
country and were bred from Dubuque
slut, and from Mr.. Melendy's Kentucky
doc
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Cedar Falls, Dec. 90, 1855.

Something Ne'0 for Fuel-At Over
mans New Mill yesterday they We're
keeping warm by burning bran and
shorts. A few shovelfuis kept the stove
In red heat for two or three hours. Mr..
Choat says they enjoyed the best fire
they have had this winter, and he be-
lieves this new fuel would prove cheap.
er than coal, corn or wood. The bran
and shorts is worth six dollars a tun.-
1t was tried on suggestion of Mr.. Van
Saun, he being prompted by low
wood-pile and the frosty condition of
the atmosphere. Try the bran and
shorts.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Beethoven Orchestra.-The members
OF the Beethoven Orchestra are now re-
hearsing for Grand Concert, to be
given sometime during the winter
They are accomplished musicians, and
produce the sweetest of music. We
warrant they will get up good thing.
Be prepared to answer invitations.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
CHRISTMAS,
S1AASi HAM,
CEDAR TALLs, Dec. Il. |

CEDAR FALLS, Dec. Il, 1865.
&ze@ DeoF FricRd - The near ap-
proach OF Christmas, that best of Holt
days, with all its sacred memories and
delightful "reminiscences of times agonc.
induces US to beg your attention to
these few words.
We remember very we'll how we
used to hang up our little stockings in
convenient localities for generous re-
ccptions of Santa Claus kindness, and
how that no hours of our childhood
were happier than those of Christmas
morning. We wish all the children to
nave the same remembrances, in the
years-may be dark and weary years
which shall come. 1t does not require
great things to please the heart of a
child. The expense may not be q seri-
Gus obstacle to parents, for fifty cents
or dollar may answer to cover it. In
order that the children of Cedar Falls
may all have some little gift to remem-
her the day, rejoice their hearts, and
lead them to better and nobler life, we
have placl d in store at the Postoilice
II large and varied stock of Toys, Juve-
nile Books, Games, Puzzles, &c, which
were selected by one of us in Chicago.
with especial reference to the wants OF
this people. 1t were useless to attempt
an enumeration of goods in this line,
and to get an idea of the stock we beg
you to call and examine.
For grown-up people we have also
provided an excellent variety of Christ
mas Gift. Ticknor & Fields Blue aud
Gold, while not very expensive books,
are very appropriate. Besides these we
have good stock of other miscellane-
GUS works, some of them gotten IN In
very fine style. We have also Photo
graph Albums, Portfolios, Vases, Mugs,
and large variety of notions. We are
quite sure you can find something that
will please you.
Now is the time to select your Christ
mas Presents, and, dear friend we ad-
wise you to do it at once, whether
you patronize the Postof1ice or not. Es-
pecially would we enjoin upon you not
to forget the little ones. A toy NAV
seem trivial to you, but remember it is
great to them. Bear in mind the time
when you were won't to watch for Old
Santa Claus and his reindeer team.
With these few remarks on q very
important subject, we beg you to con-
slider us
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Persona!.-We had the JOY of clasp
ing the hand of our old friend Ga,. O.
Cowles last Monday. The company b
boys will appreciate the pleasure.
We are happy to state that Mr.. G. II.
B@hmler is SO far recovered from bis
recent severe illness as to visit down
town occasionally.
Judge Porter, of Eldora, was in town
on Tuesday.
Rev. A. G. Eberhart lectured in Du-
buque last Tuesday evening, for the
benefit of the Orphans Home at this
place.
Mr.. A. d. Barnum, the General Agent
of the Iowa Central Reiiroad Company.
returned home on Tuesday evening
from the Southern portion of the State,
where he has been doing valiant service.
He gives very encouraging report OF
the progress of the Iowa Central enter
prise, and believes it to be now beyond
reach OF failure.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

/
| Railroad Mceting.-A meeting of the
Stockholders of the Iowa Central Rail-
road, OH call of the local President, j..
NJ. Overman, was held at Council Hall,
Dec. 10th.
The committee on rules and regula-
lions, not being ready to report, asked
for further time, which was granted.
p. Melendy favored the meeting with
interesting information i'm reference
to the connection with the North Mis-
souri, Railroad, and other general items
of interest; and represented the pros
poets of the Company to be very en-
couraging, and ahead of all other north
and south routes.
Mr.. III. z. Sloan then offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution, which
were adopted:
WHEREAS, We learn with much satisfaction
through our Director. Mr.. Melendy of the un-
doubted success of the early location and
speedy completion OF the Iowa Central Rail-
road from this point to the state line, forming
n connection with the North Missouri road,
and thus giving us direct commun ication with
81. Louis and the Southern market: therefore
Reso'rcd, That we, the Stockholders of Black
Hawk County, have every reason to be encour-
gagged to put forth our efforts with renewed en-
ergy.
s. II. Packard favored the meeting
with remarks in reference to publish
Ing statistics and advantages of Cedar
Falls and vicinity for the inducement
and information of settlers.
Meeting then adjourned.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

EsA- Premium, Oysters.--Geo. Miller
d Co.'s celebrated Count Oysters, the
best Oysters in the market, received
daily by II. n. Chase. 2s-2t
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

No. Do not fail to see the stock oil
English and American Toy Books at
the Postofllce. Prices from cents t.
81 so
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Singing Class.-Bear in mind that
Abbott's Singing Glass commences this
evening at Winslow Hall.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
what the iIiustrious aberne,,,v SAID

"Weil sir, what's the matter ?" said Abernethy III.
great Engsh surgeon, to cadaverous looking patient
who had called to consult him. ooh nothing serious
was the reply, my stomach and liver are out of order
that's all" DO you call hut nothing serious ~ said
abernethy tell YOU. sir when these two organs ar,
out Of order, call it, there's not square Inch
the body thai Is not more or less diseased nor drop
blood in II that IS In healhful condition" NOTHING
can be more true therefore is Of the very highest I'm
p0ftance to keep the stomach and liver In n vigorous
eonCfion, the one Is weak aud the other irregular (,
its action, tone and control them with HoSTETTER's
CELEBRATED STOMACH BlTTERs--the most genia
vegetable Restorative and Alternative that a ever been
administered as cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Disease
1t recommended by distinguished surgeons and phy
scans of the United States Army, by officers OF N,
Army and Navy, by first authors by eminent cler
gymen-in fact by thousands of the most intel rgcu,
every class unequae,l protective against epi5em
10 and naiarious diseases. aud perfectly nnocu.
aus, but a, the time powerful invigorant and al
tentative.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

sarA nice assortment of Photograph
Albums just received at Holden's, Car
ter House Block. AL
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
Something for the Ladies.

r+S- The caption would indicate some
thing good or rare, and it will be admit
ted by all that such In the case.------------
We desire to call the attention of the
ladies OF this city to the fact that there
exists in our midst an Emporium of
Fashion, which, though not as extern
sive, is conducted with as good taste as
any i'll the East. We refer to Lathrop's,
at the sign of the Big Bonnet, two doors
south of the Postotlice. In this estab-
lishment may be found almost every
variety of fancy fabric which pride, van
ity or sound sense can demand. A well
regulated department of Millinery, un-
der the superintendent Of Mrs. Z. T..
Lathrop, lady highly accomplished
in taste and ability, is one great feature
Of this fashionable resort. Mrs. L.,
whose experience has made her effici-
ent IN the regulation of this important
branch OF the business, personally Sc
lects every article from the best and
most reliable houses i'm New York
having something rarely thought of in
viz: arrangements for imported plates.
from leading Emportunas Of Fashion, of
the least change In any style in he, de-
pa t,nent. With such forethourht a.
this, it will be observed that Lathrop
can lay any change of fashion before
his customers in this city the same day
1t makes its appearance Oh Broadway.
Another very striking feature of this
modern bazaar, is its full and complete
department of Worsteds, from the or
binary zepher TO the finest Berlin wool,
in every hue and color Add to this
the Glove department, in which may
be found the common Isle or the finest
Of the Alexander kid. The show case
and drawers TEEN with beautiful laces,
and splendid ornaments and trimmings
abound in glorious profusion. In fact
everything to cater to the desire of the
plain and the fashionable are here to be
found in the greatest variety.
In the few months which it has been
located, Lathrop's has become a stand
ing institution, and has every prospect
OF becoming one of the first establish
ments of fashion in Iowa. Mr.. l.. is q
gentleman of good taste, and possesses
business ability in a rare degree, and is
one well calculated to keep pace with
the wants of his increasing trade.
He keeps the most reliable magazines
which are devoted to style, progress and
fashion. Give him call. Tiye Ia
Lathrop.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

EJ That's So.--Sugar Toys in end
less variety, and all other kinds of Toys
and everything else. Go and see them.
at Chase's. 39-2w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

BE2F The show window at the Post
office is great center Of interest to lit
tie shavers. We hope every blessed lit
tie darling ofthem may have something
out of it for Christmas.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
The Mason 4 uamJin Cabinet Or-,n.

forty different styles adapted sacred and secular
SIC Tor $50 TO 5000 each. THIRTY FIVE GOLD or
SILVER MEDALS, or other FIRST premiums awarded
them. Illustrated Catalogues ftee Address, MASON
HAMLiN, BosToY, MASON BROTHERS, Nrv
YoRE. o.Jv
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

bGr Merinoes, Alpaccas, Reps, Para
mettas, and Dress Goods in endless va
riety, at Aliens. 3a-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

fENO THE NERVOUS, DEBILITATED AND DESpoN.
dent of both sexes. 4 great sufferer having been
restored to health In few days after macy years Of mis-
cry Is willing to assist his suffering by
sending i!reeI On the receipt of directed postpaid en-
yeope, copy Of the formula of cure employed Direct
TO JOHN NJ DAdNhhL, Box 1s3, Post Office,
BROOKLYN n Y.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

HI The largest assortment Of Furs
over brought to this market at Aliens
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

s0T Gents Embroidered Slippers
just the thing for Christmas Present,
at Trowbridge's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Postponement. The Festival of the
New England Association is postponed
indefinitely, the halls being engaged
every evening this week.
The Rev. L. Whiting, of Dubuque, is
In town and will deliver an address be-
fore the Association at the Congrega-
tlonal Church. on Friday Evening,
Dec. %, at six o'clock.
F.N. CHASE, Sec'y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

W. Subscribers receiving their papers with an X
marked opposite their names may understand that
their subscription Is about to expire.
No paper sent for q longer time than paidfor
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

The Bridal Chamber, an Essay Of Warning
ana Instruction for Young Men published by the How.
ard AsSariaon and sent free Of charge In sealed envel-
opss Address DR.. J. sKiLLlN HOUGHToN Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa aIIy
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
DR.. Talbottss pills Cnm,ossa NJ n

DIR. TalbOtt's Pills Composed Of nirhly con
centratcd extracts from roots and herbs of the highest
medicinal valne, infalihe In the Of all diseases OF
the Liver or any arrangement Of the Digestive Organs
They remove all Impurities Of the Blood and are unC
guale In the cure Of Diarrhua, Janndice Dyspepsia
sfroiuia Hhi"uSne5s, Liver Complaint, feyers, Head
ache, PILES, Msrcuriai Diseases and Hereditary iumors
Dose for adults one pill in the morning children half
pill. From one to tree pills will cure ordinary cases
and from one To three boxes will any cu~ahle ease
OF no matter how long standing Price a. 90 per box -
Trade supplied or sent by matt
F.MOFr TALBOT. NJ n. kCo
% Futon street, New York
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

u.s. Wax Candles, for Christmas
Trees, for sale at the Postofliee.
Bsn, Beadle's and Monroe's Dime
Novels for sale at the Postollice-at 10
cents, too. Also Dime Song Books. A
large stock of Novels, ranging in price
from Zoe to $l,25.
gEs5" Fur Hoods and Caps, the cheap-
est and best, at Aliens. stiff
nssap Dickens Christmas stories at the
Postofiice. Price, 10 cents.
nay" The Bon Ton " Envelopes. new
style, at Holden's. 37:l
Gss'" All of the Poets, in blue and gold,
at Holden's. 37:1
Bsi@ Call and see those Breakfa and
Worsted Shawls, at Aliens. s4.tf
gsf~ y large lot of popular Novels,
cloth bound, for the Holidays, at Hol-
'''" ...--.----. 3T:l
E2SN The best and largest stool, of
Crockery is to be found at Aliens. If
Fsa- Boys sleds at the PostofIice at
80 90 and So So
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

S$s- Call and see the Biggcsf Stock of
goods ever offered in Cedar Falls, at
Aliens Stiff
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Episcopal Fair.--The weather for the
Episcopal Fair was not the choicest. az
may be easily imagined with the Their
mometer from Is to 20 degrees below
zero. The ladies had very fine display
of an endless variety of goods, and a
great abundance of every thing good to
eat. The goods were mostly donations.
Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Troy, n. Y,
and other places contributed literally.
Cedar Rapids. in addition to a fine box
Of goods, sent thirty-five dollars in cash.
The attendance on the Fair was not as
large as it would have been under more
favorable circumstances. but the net re-
salt of the undertaking is, we believe,
quite up TO the expectations Of the la
dies. The amount will lie in lie neigh
borhood of $30o,0 beside large guam
tity of goods which remain TO dispose
of. Probably another Fair will he held
on some future occasion. The attend
ance last evening was good. Some of
the choicer things We're sold by shares.
A magnificent baby basketball is
what they called it-put up at twenty
five dollars, was drawn by Mr.. c. Fl.
Mullarky. A handsome hanging bas-
ket was taken by Mrs JAS. Brown. Trade
at the different tables seemed to he brisk
especially at the refreshment tables.
Barnum auctioneered pretty well, but
he is more at home talking railroad.
After the shops were closed the young
people tripped their light fantasies for
an hour or two, and the merry company
went home in a north wind early in
the morning.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Large as Life.-Dolls of all kinds and
all sizes. Large Wax Dolls, Patent
Dolls. China Dolls, and everything in
the shape of Toys and Holiday Goods,
from Jumping Jack, to a Custom
house office at K. n. Chase's. 2s-2t
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
Fsly~ Cheapest Groceries at Aliens.
M a r R I Z d.

At the Carter House in Cedar Falls, on the
18th inst, by VIM. II. Mcclure, Esq CHAS NJ
ALEoRD, of Cedar Falls, to Miss ELIZABETH
BULLION, of the same place.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

The Grocer d: Bukor ut the Home
Mr.. Melendy has handed us the follow
ing letter ana bill which explain them
selves:
oHace OF the Grover 4 Baker Sewlng)
Machine Company,
thlCs go, Ill, Dec. eth, 1865.
PETE MELENDY Esq, Cedar Fails Iowa:
DedrStr' We forward you by express
for the Orphans Home, by request OF
friend Hewett, one No. % Grover Il Ba-
ker machine with compliments, which
We trust Will prove OF great benefit for
the purpose intended.
With kind regards to yourself, re.
main very truly yours.
| R. WHEELER.
CHICAGO. Dec. 9TH 1865
PETER MELENDY
Bought of the Grover & Baker Sew
ing Machine Company for Orphans
Home, Cedar Falls, Iowa, one No. %
amt Compliments. 500, OO
CIR. by donation
GhH"FR & BAKER $. NJ, co,
We have a letter from Judge Hewett,
which says he considers the Grover &
Baker the best machine i'm use, hence
he applied to them, and they gladly
adopted his suggestion. He says he is
trying to get an organ for the Home in
the same way. The Judge is great
worker in this good cause.
Mr. Morrison, the Superintendent OF
the Home, desires us to say, in this con-
nection, that i'm his Acknowledgement
published last week, it was quite an
oversight in him in not giving Judge
Hewett the credit he deserves. 1t was
an unattended omission on the Super
intendent's part.
4 Mastery P9f:-The general good
opinion with which President Melen-
dy's Address at the opening of the re-
cent State Fair was received, is pleasing
to US and his many friends. The Adj
dress was published in full in the Ga
ZETTE shortly after its delivery. The
following notice of Mr.. Melendy's pro-
duction appeared in the Fair Journal,
and was not brought to our notice till o
few days ago. 1t is SO mastery puff,
and so well deserved, wIthaI, that we
at this late day, give our readers the
pleasure of its perusal:
THE PRESIDENTS Address.
This mastery production will well
repay perusal. Its well rounded peri
DDS, faultless rhetoric and general good
sense Will make impressions upon hear
er and reader that will be inetiaceable.
IL IS consistent and clear in every point
but one and that one, the apology and
diihdence with which it is put forth
During literary life of some forty
years we have never read q finer com
position. And we say this, not so much
IN praise of its author, as to EXPRESS our
inability to comprehend the fear he
seems to have entertained as to his eff
tort to come up 10 the expectations of
his auditory. While the address ex-
cites the admiration OF the critic for its
me finish, 1T also meets the warm COM
mendation of the practical thinkers, for
It's sound pialnness OF speech. II such
Is fair specimen OF the annual address,
es to which the Society periodically lis
tens, we are not surprised at the zeal
and enterprise OF its members. Such
talk would raise corn upon barren rocks,
and cause the wilderness to blossom
as the rose
therefore we say read the address,
preserve IL and read it, again and again.
ana you VIII become richer and happier
under It's influence. The practical econ
oiny which 1T inculcates is of that kind
that leads to the true independence of
successful husbandry.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

The Home Mite Society," first
meeting OF the Home Mite Society oc.
Cured last Tuesday evening. The gath.
ering was not large, owing probably to
there being so much to absorb the at
tention Of the public in connection with
the approaching holidays. We shall
look for better attendance at the next
meeting, two weeks from the last. We
think ii our young people-and old peo-
pie, If you will-would interest them.
selves sufficiently to give their attend
ance, these gatherings might be made
decidedly pleasant. There is plenty OF
room at the Home for good times.
Walaces' LiueTy. firm of Wal
lace s Vaudeville has been dissolved.
Mr.. Vaudeville is succeeded by Mr.. w.
w. Wallace, a brother to Frank, and
the new firm is T. g. w. W. Wallace
Their livery, sale and boarding stable
Is one of the institutions of Cedar Falls,
and the most extensive establishment
OF the kind west OF Dubuque. They
have now twentytour horses, and are
able to give the public as good turnouts
as can be desired. They are fully pre-
pared for sleighing, and those wishing
to ride are invited to take u look at
their rigs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22


4 Poor Man Looses his Money.--Mr.
Thos. O'Neil, an Irish laborer who has
been employed on the railroad, got in
sensibiy drunk last Friday. He had
$4,000 in wallet in his shirt pocket
when he commenced drinking, snd
when he subsequently recovered his
senses, the money was minus. He has
no idea who took his money, nor in
what place or at what time the theft
was committed. He has been told that
he was found asleep in an clubhouse,
and rather thinks the deed was perpe-
trated in that sweet-scented place and
under those favorable circumstances.
1t was all the money he had, and while
he sadly deplores the loss, he is frank to
admit that it was good enough for him.
On Monday he procured a writing set
ting forth the facts that he had been
robbed without abiding, however, to
his bad habit), that he had five small
children and sickly wife in Dubuque,
that his health was poor, and that lit
tie pecuniary aid from those who were
able to bestow it would be very accepta-
BILE. With this he attempted to benefit
his depleted treasury, but his success
was very poor indeed. 1t is to be hoped
that the affective dispensation may re-
suit in the poor mans future good. All.
the Demon of Strong Drink. He MUIR
ders and robs, impoverishes and renders
desolate. He causes the just to suffer
with the unjust, and Knocks at the ca
families of his victims. Shun him as
you would shun He'll!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22
Your very obedient servants,
II. a. & G.. ID. PERKINS.

rSas Wax Candles, for Christmas
Trees, for sale at the Postoflice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-12-22

Take Notice.-TheC commanding Cen
eral Of this District has an order in our
advertising columns this week to which
We direct particular attention. 1t will
be pleasantly discovered that our friend
q. Ii. Behmler, Jr., has been promoted
to the position OF Adjutant on the Gen
erals staff. We don't know that Hank
has ever enjoyed great military expert
ence, but nevertheless are sure that the
duties devolving upon him will be
faithfully and ably discharged. For
further particulars than such as are con-
tanned in the advertisement referred to
and this brief local, call Oh the Adju-
tant at Albert Aliens store.