Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-07

DgDIcArroN.-Th Dedication of the New
Presbyterian Church, on Brady street will
take place, probably, one week from to-
morrow. The occasion will be very inter-
csting one.
WAR DEcLARED.-The late high prices
must come down. Farrand has declared
War upon high figures and poor goods, and
now sells Ladies', Gents and Childrens'
Furs cheaper than any other man, and will
continue to do SO. Gents fashionable Hats,
Caps, Gloves, ETC., in great variety At Far
rands', opposite Metropolitan Block.
BUSINESS EDucArioN.-To procure thor
ough knowledge of book keeping and get a
thorough practical business education, at
tend Pratts Commercial College, corner Of
9th and Brady. Every facility afforded at
reasonable rates. Reduced rates to disa-
bled soldiers. nv7-d&w1y
AN EcL1psE-An eclipse not mentioned in
the Almanacs, and perfectly visible st this
place and through tho country for many
miles around, is sure to take place during
this year. 1t consists in the eclipse Of every
thing in the Clothing and Merchant Tailor.
ing line, by Sam Perry, Merchant Tailor,
opposite the Post Office. He cannot be sur
passed in quality Of goods, or undersold.
ASorHE SuccEss.-Thc Exhibition at the
Second Baptist Church last evening, which
was repeated at the urgent request ofmany
citizens, was another grand success. The
house was crowded, and the entertainment
rich in every particular. Mr.. Watson has
been requested to repeat the performance q
third time, but has declined doing so. At
some future day her may afford the citizens
another rare treat of . similar character.
Mr.. W., DR.. Taylor and others who have ID.
bored to bring about this grand treat for the
public, arc deserving of great credit.
A PuncnAsE.-Thc Odd Fellows Of this
city have purchased and paid for that SUBJ
stantia brick block on Brady street above
9th in which their Hall is located Their
purchase consists Of the two stores next ad-
joining the City Hall. four or five years
since. The price paid was S4,25o. 1t is
good substantial property and we consider
the bargain an excellent one for the Odd
Fellows
We understand that the Order will give an
installation at an early day in an imposing
style, Of which timely notice will be given.
DlvlDExD.-At recent meeting Of the
Board Of Control Of the Davenport Savings
Institution dividend of 10 per cent upon
tho paid up capital stock Of that concern,
was declared. This Bank meeting opera
tion about ten months ago, more as an ex-
pertinent than anything else, though it was
confidently expected that 1t would prove
success. The movement was well received
BY men and women of small means, and the
deposits have continued to increase month
after month until the total amounts to about
go, 900, all Of which is drawing five per
cent. interest per annum for the depositors.
The officers and Board Of Control deserve
credit for the careful and judicious manner
in which they have managed the affairs of
concern. The capital stock of this Bank is
soon to be increased to $250,0OO, which will
enable it to receive $l5O,oO0 in deposits,
and we look forward in confidence to the
day when that figure will be reached by tho
accumulated savings of our worthy laborcrs,
mechanics, etc.
PERsoSAL.-We are under obligations to
our friend Geo. F. Carpenter, Esq, for CO.
pious files of New Orleans and Memphis pa.
pers Of late date. Mr.. Carpenter returned
last evening from trip to New Orleaps.-
He reports business very dull in the lower
Mississippi cities, on account Of the stric-
lures upon commerce imposed by govern
meat. At Memphis he met our former fel
low citizens, Geo. L. Nichols and wife,