Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-06-27
SoLprsRs DIssra.-To Judge by the man.

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nsr our committses have commenced bust r
ness, and the manner in which our citizens
| respond, We predict . complete success for
our Soldiers Dinner at the Fair Grounds on
the Fourth. The Thousand Dollar race OF
which We make mention elsewhere, and
which will close the festivities Of the day,
will prove worthy Of the attention of oil low
ers Of elevated sports. Large numbers OF
the citizens Of Geneseo, Moline, Rock Island
lie Claire, and other neighboring towns will
be present to aid in doing honor to our re
turned heroes, while our farmers are said to
be preparing to turn out en- mdsse to exhibit
the interest which they feel for such ocea-
sions. Let the citizens Of our neighboring
townships have no fears that they will not
be welcomed. There is abundance of room
for all Scott County, and We want to see it
well represented. Every arrangement is be-
ing made for the pleasure and comfort Of
all.
SPLENDID REslDEScE-About the only
vacant residence in the city, Of really de-
sirable character, is Eads' Place, corner Of 18th
and Brady streets. This is one Of the finest
Of buildings, with most beautiful grounds
attached, that can be found in any city
il. the West. The house is an elegant brick,
with twelve commodious rooms, plenty of
pantry and closet room, all recently fitted
up BY the proprietor, Col Eads, in fine
style, with paint, paper and whitening
Connected with the premises are commo-
dious stables and out houses all in perfect
order. The location Of this property is per
fectly dellghtful-the grounds well shaded
and extensive-away from the dust and
noise Of the city--in the midst of gentecl
nelghborhood, and just a pleasant walk to
and from the business center Of town.
Surely no one could desire . more desirable
dwelling. This valuable location can now
be rented on application to Col. Eads, on
easy terms. So choice place cannot sure
ly be vacant long
THE HIGn ScmooL.-The commencement
exercises OF the High School will take place
tomorrow evening at Metropolitan Hall,
and the public is freely invited to attend. -
The exercises promise to be Of very inter
csting character, embracing recitations, de-
clamations, essays, an oration. and excel.
lent music. Strasser's string band will en-
liven tue occasion with it's usual grace, and
it is not unlikely that vocal music will be
added to the list of attractions. Our citizens
have always shown lively interest in edu-
cational affairs, and we hope they will give
this exhibition the attention which it de.
serves. Davenport has always had reasons
TO boast Of the superiority OF its schools over
most localities of our State, and if any one
don't believe that we have reasons, let them
drop in at Metropolitan Hall on Wednesday
evening, and SEQ and hear for themselves.
RELEASED FRox DurY.-We regret to
learn that Maj. G. p. Kingsbury is about to
take his leave. At his own request he mas
been relieved from duty in this department
and has been ordered to Watertown, Mass,
to take charge Of the Government Arsenal
there.
Succeeding him in Office comes Major
Hodman-inyentor of the famous gun 0l
that name, and Capt Kress, Of the Ordi
nance Department. Major Kingsbury wiz
leave next week, probably. During tn,
two years Of his residence .,ere. a. Super.
in,cndent Of tho construction Of the arsen
al o".. ".4lng on the Island, he has, by hi
uniform gentlemanly conduct, made mani
friends who will regret his change Of base
) In his new residence, SO near the "huh" Q
the universe, we wish the Major and hi
family much happiness.
To THE LADlEs-By the close Of the wa
: and the welcome return Of peace, the wor
, of the Soldiers Aid Society will soon be n
, longer necessary; it has therefore been re
solved by vote of the ladies, to reorganiz
into a Society whose object shall be 70
the benefit Of the Orphans Home, thu
transferring their labors, from the relief {
our brave defenders to that of their Orpha
children, debt equally sacred and bindin
e upon us. An urgent appeal is therefor
{ made to all the ladies', to meet for that pu
e pose to-day Tuesday at 3p. m.. at the LEI
' turc room of Christian Chapel, and it
. hoped the call will not he in vain. A Stat
4 Fair for this noble Object is shortly to l
| held at Marshalltown which recommend
: itself to the attention of all, and should RI
ccive liberal donations The presence an
aid of the young ladies is especially solicite
and expected.
= Con. SEC. SOLD AID SOCIETY.