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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

! Thu Cunnsrciat Advertiser q Saturday hst
contains the following:
There Is ssdosbssAly : good deal Of unsasiness
In the loan msrket--the natural consequence q
. combination Of circumstances tending 70 unset
tie csnadsAse, sseh = decline = stesss aver
srtnr n per cent, . collapse Of the imitation In
proyi.iops, dry goods and other merchandise, e.
hsrrssss,ent smone mannfacturers, oecssionai
fsilarss SD H. postpeeensas q dssts b. .s s
shasss IN ~ interior. Thsse fAsts ~ Assese
rcsAise q RseAs iupostAncs, bss il sAs pssssat
upsound condition Of affairs, Il requires little y
excite the Tears Of leader.
Discounts are dun. Thsrs - . large supply q
but bills only Of the highest credit End frse
currenou. The rate on prime nance ranges q
sa7 per esst, with less doing ct the lower rates.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

X Il litigkted eAss oecasienliy lsts % iate ~
ssrss - 70 ~ neshsd sens psopls have q tAEis-
Ing By rssestte sxpsdisats = aasstioassas = tssy
sfs novel II aPpssrsd n evidences, IN sssit lass-
u tried II ono Of tha New York cssrts, tAae >
practice has obtained thers whereby inferior eof-
fss has bsen renovated and rendered. Into
prime article, By means Of mixing Il with snap
stone and black lead, asd raining thsesoA .
,tp1hass. Thsss ssa nsvss. probsblSs stiss
10 tho history Of commercial aGairs. when the
spotbsgn thst, "thsrsis shsating in every trade
but ours" had . more general application than =
present. sa IN 1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

We had dash of snow yesterday morning.
1t commenced in good earnest, scattering the
festhery fakes in al directions, but the wind
suddenly changed and came blowing down
from the North, making it too cold to contin
ne the snowy exhibition. But we are nov on
the verge Of winter, and shall in all probability
have plenty Of snow, with the many pleasures
it brings to the fortunate, and its attendant
trials and sorrows to the less favored Of our
fellow creatures, and while the pel.,ng storms
Of the coming three months may beat around
your homes, wherein all will be comfort and
pleasure, ever remember your poor neighbors
and give them, not grudgingly but freely, that
aid which true Christian charity may die
tate, with the pleasing assurance that III.
who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord. Y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

FuS Is fun and is oftentimes relished BY
the wisest men, but tying . long piece OF
Grape to the door Of store on Main street
while the proprietor was at breakfast is a
"doleful joke that was not appreciated BY
our friend C. While many Of his friends
were regretting his demise and began to speak
of his sterling qualities as genial compar.
ION and good citizen, he desires them TO dis
tinctly understand that he "still lives, NOT
withstanding the funeral sign that was mis-
GENEROUSLY hung at his door yesterday morn
ing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

EvEar lady should keep bottle Of the
Eclectic Cleanser" always in the house A
single trial viii convince the mos, obstinate
unbelieven that there is no humbat about i,
Sold By al druggists and grocerA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23
4 Rebel Prsssnsr's 0ratttade 20 his Ley.
N II rne.

Some time since letter was received At
the State House in Boston, addressed to sew,
eral different names, all similar in sound bat
different in spelling. A Surgeon General
knew at once that it could only be meant for
q certain lady who had been most devoted
during the war MS a nurse at the front, where
her exposure was great and her iAboFs antir-
ing. He sent it to her. On opeuing, she
found that it was in . disguised hand, and
without ENTHUSIASTICALLY 50, that the
writer might not be recognized, or the encio.
sure-three or four hundred do!lars-teturned
TO him. 1t was from rebel soldier. who
said he was wounded, taken prisoner aud had
limb ampu,a,ed ins Federal hospital, where
he Was attended by the lady to whom the lets
ter was directed, as nearly as he could recall
her name, having only heard it spoken. He
stated that he was 90 affected BY her kinds
ness and care, that he determined that il he
ever got well and returned home, lie would
when the war WAS over. sell what little prop
srty he had and forward the proceeds 10 her
~ proof of his gratitude, and he hid taken
his method to carry out this noble re koIution.
The recipient Of the letter remembers the
case, but has forgotten, if she ever knew, the
patients name.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

CENTRALLY speaking, woman looks upon
the washboard n her most troublesome and
least attractive friend. The Eclectic Cleans
er" DOS away with the wash.board slnost
entirely therefore oil hoase-keepers should
use the "Cleanser.
Sold BY al druggists and grecers. (etl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

JoHS SuRRArT, believed by many to be Z
son Of Jefferson Davis, certainly possessing :
mos. remarkable likeness to the Estate pfis.
oner," il, tits now declared, known By our
State Department 10 be living somexhsrs 10
Germany.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

Pnrrrxs IsRA-A stock Of News. Book,
and al grades Of coIored isks o. hand from
H. D. Wade 1 Co., New York, I. order TO
seseumedsas customer, ve have ossaised .
supply Of news in kegs containing ten pounds
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

HoxE AaA1x.--After couple Of month
sojourn in New York, Boston, Washington,
and Richmond, and other localities toward
the land of sunrise, Col. SHELDON illuminated
yesterday the sAnctum with Ais presence. He
returns in capital health and spirits, and Ne
would be complimentary herein if the Colo.
nels we'll known modesty would permit il,
but we SPARE him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

IT is stated that there has been stubborn
controversy among the appointing authorities
over the appointment OF Maj Augustus Sew.
ard to the newly created office Of Assistant
Paymaster-G General. He 10 Secretary Sew
ard son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

Uss s.Chiltonss Eelect,c Cleanser" Il 10
the Creates labor saver ever inventsd-nos
even excepens tho sewing machine. 1t 10
an invesssnae To- u grease and dirt, which
makes Il . friend 70 every WOMAN.
Sold b I'll Druggists and groeers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

THs Advance Corps Of the excursionsists
returned 20 that c, nital city home Of theirs
Wednesday evening. They make good rspors
Of this municipality, as sss The Registsr Of
yesterday morning thaE Isl
about one fourth of the Excursion Party
returned last nigh They speak in euIog,s
tic terms Of their wide veleoue.' and say
the ksokakians have thrown the Dee Moiues
reception several furlones into tha shade.
That's the VA heoksk does thines. The
remainder Of the parry went on down the
river and will probably mot reach home until
Saturday night
Thank you. One word moro, noG 10 blaas
aDsAedy, 49, alter - naaass Il ~ Ssea
honss w,fs, Who having done her vssy best.
courts compSasats y dseaAsias thsG ~
s.pa1lS hasa't nysAias = sssaar ~ ~
% sssas ~ -. Ths sie&ses eivsa - =
uaay as5isnine de- y sassssaiansat y ~
peocls vsrs naay = thsn not uBsA III
evsslt - thas ~ 1oess x nesy haae
rssidssees 49, opsa = hseuiaskls rs,e.as
and moi go cs6lDsd ~ skSeshhold. uxe
si6c<nt dinssrs, like ancient Roue, rose, asd
salnisassd u graad eosplssss asA =.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

BoGus Eve cent pieces are in circulation.
They are made from block tin and otlser bese
metals. The imitation is not very eood. the
coin ring lighter ia weight and darker in
color than the genuine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

To THE LADlEs. Howe ! Tyler having sup.
Piled the trade with what goods they want,
will commence this friday morning at 10
O'Clock to sell the balance of the large stock
of dry goods in lots to suit the retail buyers.
The goods are all fresh and good, and com.
prises general assortment. Ladies please
attend
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

ors friend NJ. D. A. Louon has opened
m Office for the MsrcAAsssf Exprsss compa-
nv Il Oskaloosa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

General Registered Accident Tickets in
the Hartford Tnvellen' insurance Compa-
ny, Uhs best company in the United Stases),
for l, 2, s, 10. or 80 days, for Is centsper day
for 5000 covering oil accidents, can Be- had
at the old INSURANCE. Office Of 81. B. TEsErcK
&Co.. on End street, near Main. l2wl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

II you vast White Hair made beautiful NJ
in youth, Gray Hair perfectly restored, .
Dandruf head perfectly cleaned, loose hair
made fastuse. DR.. TEBBrr's Psychologist
Regeneration. Kern 4 FuLLER, Agents.
Sold BY all Druggists. fri-sun-wed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

HONOR THE FALLEN BRAvK.-A move was
made some time ago to erect . monument
ever the grave of Col. W. N. G. TosRExcE,
who sleeps in our cemetery. Several of our
citizens subscribed for this purpose, but it
has been 30 long ago that doubtless they have
thought the matter had dropped out of mind
and further prosecution Not %, however.
The marble block has come, and is 1t the
shop Of Mr.. Bawden, whose skillful hands
will fashion . monument Of neatnees and
beauty. Mr.. Bawden excels in his calling.
for to mechanical accuracy and nicely he sdds
high degree of talent ~ IN artist. We have
seen many beautiful designs By him. He will
do his work well 10 this present matter. Bet,
ter or more gallant was not given 70 the
country, or to death or history, than our ovs
Terrence, and Keokuk honors itself BY hoo-
erins him. Probably sufficient funds. have
not yet been contributed to pay for the cree
ton Of the monument, but our citizens will
give it readily. The grace Of patriotism be.
comes an inspiration embodied in such mar
Bile form commemorative but not creative;
not saving decaying people from death, but
giving strength to strong people, Who, like
our own love their country 10 well that to
preserve 1t they ~itl people il with the fallen.
and carry into it every household the shad
ow Of death. Write them % in marble, the
names aud deeds rf our heroes. Ii l. Z viz.
tue and teacher.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

The long delayed Crosby Open House Art
Association enterprise viii draw on the 2lst
of January without fail-so the Chicago pa
pers say. The holders Of certificates in this
city will be rlAdto hear Of this announcement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

FAra WARxisa.-Ali persons having bills
against the Committee Of Arrangements, on
account Of the Des Moines sxcursionists,
must hand them to A. ]. Wilkinson, ~ Main
At. before IL o'clock to-day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23
H.B. rxx-kYcK.

r0k pALE-rbs very desir>bie tsisk rsssd<s<s an
- grounds nov cS ned and occupied By A. wiikin
con, ESQ situated the Of 18th and High sts
House ~ or 10 rocns, With all the modern inpsov
Beufs-iarEs frame barn-tkree very d<sirsbl- lots q
tncbed covered with fruit and trees. Pr
sb0o fitls god or sale. For further particulars
- guirs Of ii. B. TIN EiCK.
March II lAAA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

TIE metsoric showers you didn't see, bat
call and see that shower Of ladies and gentle
men Gold Watches, new patterns OF Silver
Ware, Jewelry, BE-, just received By Ayrss,
Mann 4 Ayrss, 81 Main street (lv)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

NV uSt0 1or8ess
- fsssr.pA.l Ns~ vonr, No-. -
0oitas-ussst led aad nominal II ~ TO- miaditsg.
ga a.I4Dsse a~ do ori..ss.
1lsss-Dan sd E-svy, spd HS3Sc isvse ssssd
soano. extra sts tia . Oil ~ extra rosss hoop
osIo Il III y sis's .soe u.as bfand~ elosss ,uy
h+svy.
y whisky Quiet and nuchsng a.
Whssf Dull and h-avy Sad sonlosity 3es lover.
Rys-Duil asA lower. u .te q u ~
Rarisy-Duii and 2s3; is~sr; 81 % for " In head,
ana =, 25.< too.
Cors-Du aud heavy. and 213- lower. " = ~ alIS
DALAI q . .sass. ssd 81 lsoi 1.1< sa nsv shsss
eoashsrn-
Os.- la4c lows. etOs9r for chicses nj Milvs1hse
Pe,rossa- ssa.ds ~ 27osa,<r Tor sruas sni D Ue
ese rsAsrd 10 bond.
Noe Poik-tlesvy - lover. e2i 9nla11 10 rss.l.r
sd sa4h se~;eiosiss u IN II cash. ~ e ~ -
pri~~ Al.o 20 bs. psw ws.s ~ seller January, sd
81 Va Is seller all year.
D-sf -H-ssy ard mar~ .esivs.
n Hsms-. Heavy ~ Sn6st
- cs-Qni~s ., lz1 "a c~&b<riand cut; is5< . AZ
for short rbb.d, acd is3<~fs Tor long eI.sr.
Cat Aes.s-Hssvy at s5<loile for .tous~rs. and 10
3. for hama
Drsssd 8css-Qusss sd ifr.gnlar .. skGSxe sr
weste-s-
L.rd-Ievsr, IT f.als<: SD . fs~ small lots so,A Of
lsSe
Butter Heavy and lower salrs stlkn 800 for Ohio
chsese-Duli .. 50 1851
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

Promptly % osdss- ~ hare ernsiasiy on hssd dre.
uoorins and siding and the dssr qnsiasis- Of vAsAise
LnDlss Also Isisss. sc-pti'nx. stataing rsneiss
Bars sdine. ehesfins. sAirgits, 18th, erdgiss. &c.
W expect 70 maks to the advantage Of bAsss 50
lsaiss 70 give NJ ta~r patronage.
Ksokuk, April II. lsss.-du A. H0SNKn CO.
y. T. Ostsrs sos sis ssty Trade len the asDrs .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

stoek Market.
~ fe,esr.ph.l Nav Ycax. Nov n
ssecks ars hsayy and lfsl- lower: les; Hex;
oAPes n AN. do pfd es,<. Tolsdo my; rwAw
~ Nv iossf NJ 1871: Kds TX: y Q III: 70
- D. ? sih DO pfd as. u Ter v Tel ~: Ire =.
ary aos rst@; d. ., series lcA No - 81; csrti.
acsfr~ az
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

e,SUk sALe.-r-n .ctss Of land, represented In the
Ism sath issd 20 sell ths property very great bar
sain, u appifsd for soon. Title good sale IN
QUtTe Of H. b TkE-EYCK.
arid Raj Dueafo ARSnf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23
LUMBER LUM8E2
SAWED TIMBERs.
&hfssgles, LA1h, re.

BUILDERS and dealers in Pine Lumber
- sre fnfusmed shaa we~k NH will CO.,
Dsses running tor the ssAson, shsu - utu, =
hsssecfoss cut al tinds Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23
H. p. TEN RTcK.

GN0A SALk-Loss s and Q, in block lea. On Fulton
strsst between Eleventh sad Twelfth streets. Prie
800 col Also, lot in block S. II kilbournes Add
Aqatrs Of EIan7l He. flN.HYCK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

NsW vsss Aeasy asvnsa.
~ feiesrsph} NEv Yoxx Ncv -
The money narhssh more srtiys and nrmsr 1t pr
cent or call loans
sterling b duh 1t loofsatos
Colds irregular Unsettled and lower, opening q
isssz dsel,nins to i-7,<: and closing At lsgx
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

Hr(f tAIk.-7he vest hall Of Lot 10. Eock ~ I
] kfbouans's Addition, Bank, bet 18th and
lfth strsets. Nth good Frame b~ ene, large
INTENDED frr siS horace, lot veil fenced . god
esAh+shood. III. Eoed. Price Epo-tst cash, bal
ance In cue year With per cert tnf-rset-
aaqure OF nayls A.b rkN1YcK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

FOR SALE.

on ACRES OF Land. mostly in timber % the mid
CUdle road pesdipg frem ksokuk Re ssnlusky about
N, fron The city, and may BE- known ~ the Rich
adson traet Title good Phi $40 per scre. Enquire
OF II B. TKN-EiCk CO.
: ausl<A
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23
Fer sale.

"A BRICK dwelling house, containing six
rooass, eSsfsrn. full lot, located lot O. Block
ia In Masops Lower sddiroa K-ot uk near The Gem
stevy. Title soed salt. Price $40 cash shieh
would net buy the Lriek In the House
ind HB TgN-EYCE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-23

lNUk rALE-Lot.f and ., I'm Block ~, on the corY.r
81 Hinh ard Morgxa streets. These Lots arr II .
most desirable In thxt peishb hood Price
1tsoo-o,sr third down. and bslspee In and years
pr cent. interest Title good or sale.
inquire Of lA4F2&l IL TEN-EYCK
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15

opened in my hands at page l96, on which
is what purports to be a list of Illinois regi-
msnts engaged in the battle of Fort Donel-
son. The list ends with the 57th. Why
omit the 5Sth e*@
7 commanded Co. X, 58th Ill. Inf, at Fort
| Dsnelson, and the first man who fell in the
ranks was Chicago boy, Corporal Conroy,
! At Shiloh the regiment lost half its
number in killed, wounded and missing,
and here it was that Lieutenant Burt
Adiutantl when his left arm was shattered.
seized the bride reins in his teeth and fought
a he could, until made prisoner Here. too,
the brave and accomplished Capt. Rutishaus-
or fell, and mis- father. lieutenant colonel of
the regiment was wounded. 1t is nv opin-
ion that small portion of the space allotted
tc individual euiogy should be given for the
mention of an entire regiment, having glo-
rios record, aad yet in the field.
l am not of those whose ambition is to ap-
pear in print, but would have my family
evidence that | was soldier of the Union at
Donelson and Shiloh, legacy | have valued
more than lands, or tenements, or greenbaoks,
and when l tell them l was in the 5Sth, and
they refer to the Patriotism of Illinois" no
evidence is there that the 5Sth was either at
Donelson or Shiloh, or indeed anywhere else.
| may here mention that Lieut.. Burt died in
Chicago, of disease contracted while pris-
oner.
IL is but q simple act of justice that the
omission above complained of, should be sup
piled. do not wish that my posthumous
veracity, or the truth of your history should,
in ..afterlyears, be impugned.
Respectfully Your Obd't Serv't,
Lat Canf 70 lie Inf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15
an9dwtf.

D. Adams Allen, N. D., L. L. D., professor OF
principle and pra ctice of medicine of Rush med
icins college, and editor of the Chicago Medical
journal, writes follows
DR.. SWANS Bourbon Bitters are a vast i'm
provement on the heterogeneous mixture in vile
half distilled whisky or worse rum, generally
paimed upon the bibulous or invalid public
The manufacturer exhibits praseworthy con-
hdenee in the character of the menstrum he
employs by giving publicity to the formula.
Most OF the Bitiers IN the market are but ad-
rolt combinations to disguise the physical pro-
perties of the worst possible alcoholic tinctures
offusil OIL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15
FARM FOR SALE.

NOW is your chance to get your money
miles west ofCamden Mills, in Black Hawk town
ship, Rock Island county, the Edgington road :,
leading from Rock Island. This farm contains
l60 acres, lao acres under high state OF cultva-
ton, divided into convenient fields, with good
fence. There is on the farm fine house, nearly
new, well finished, both inside and out, tenant
house, good barn and stable, corn crib, black
smlth shop, good well, large cistern, never
failing spring of water, the door, 60 acres in
good timothy meadow, fine young orchard
just beginning to bear. further description is
unnecessary, for | invite all wishing to purchase
to call and ace for themselves.
For further particulars inquire of the subscriber
living on the premises.
HIBBERD MOORE.
Black Hawk, Jan. I'd, 1866, dw3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15
THOMAS M. EDDY,

RARE CHANCE FOR Coon BARGAINS Is
now offered by Aiken, Jarvis & Burial
They are selling all their winter dress goods,
of which they still have q very fine stock
Winter shawls, cloaks, cloak cloths, beaver
cloths, cassimeres, hannels, blankets, and in
fact their entire stock of strictly winter dress
goods at prime cost or less, They also offer
all kinds of staple cotton goods at very low
prices, as they are determined to reduce their
stock to the very lowest possible point within
the next thirty days. Customers calling on
them now will find very great difference
between their prices and those generally
asked.
ian9dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15
COMMERCIAL,
ROCK ISLAND MARKET.

Rock IsLAHp, Jan. 8.
The current value of the articles named below
10 subject to changer but the following GU ations
are correct for the date of this report:
Flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra in bbls
$40, at Wholesale, and S. 80 at retail. Sacks
500 at Wholesale, and $3.50 at retail. Loose
s., 80 At Wholesale, and 80 at retail
Whe.t-No. l, ,35. No: :, soca7Oc; Re
jected 25a40c.
Corn-22c tor 20 lbs.
Oars-l4al6c for 30 lbs
Rys-40c.
Barlsy-No. !. 65c; No. 2, s5a6e4.
BeaDa-50a75c. eRe
onIons-25c per bus.ss N4&
Potatoes--20a25c. sE
Eggs-35c dox. "a Ef#
Butter---very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring zoe.
Sorghum-50a75c.
Salt-$3, 40a3, IS per bar.
Kerosene Wholesale, barrels included, S5c:
retail 81 ,Gn
Hghwines-$2,2 5. .- 2 j. 8. Il
Poutry-Live chickens, ~, 0Oa3. 90 mar do,-
Dressed, SC per h.. Turteys, l2ac per Id.
Pofk.-For live hogs, SaS4c; Dressed sAa9.
Beehive weight, common 3,O0a4, so, For
prime shipping 5, 0Oa6,00 per hundred lbs.
hides-Green country, sc; green salted, &c;
dry salted, Sc; dry flint, Toe green calf. Toe
cut and damaged ! price; sheep pelts, 81, 90
Aay-Pralrs, $oaSpsr ton; Timothy SSaIl
Wood-Oak 81 90 to 81, 90 cord.
Coal.--At the Coal Valley yard, on the Leyee
coal 10 sold at Is cents, the cost of delivering to
be added.
From teams, in Mark square at I7a90 ct.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15

Melancholy SUICIDE,-The wife of Mr. G
A Benthin, German residing at Gilbert
town, Iowa, opposite Moline, committed sui
eide on Friday last by jumping through on
air hole into the Mississippi river, OF that
place. Her husband was on that day absent,
having gone to Davenport On business Upon
his return the wife could not be found
Search was made and her footsteps traced
from the house TO the river and then to the
air hole, where she ended her life. She had
been subject to temporary affections of mel
anchoIy dependency. When her husband
Was drafted into the U. s. service, upon the
occasion of the first draft in Scott county, the
shook was so severe upon her nervous system
that she became dsranged and was removed
to the lunatic asylum at Mt Pleasant Friends
OF Benthin succeeded in securing his dis
charge from the service about three months
ago, on account of his domestic affiiction.-
About month ago the wife seemed so thor
oughiy restored to reason that she was dis
charged from the asylum and returned with
her husband to his home in Gilbert.own. But
moody fits returned at times, and she concsiy.
ed the idea that she was destined to permau-
ent insanity. and would prove only u burden
to her husband, to whom she was most ardent
~ devoted. Upon the morning she commit
TED the sad act of seif-destructiou. she had
talked to her husband ,as he arose early to 90
70 DaYenport,in very rational and affection.
ate manner. Upon his return, not finding his
Wlfe,nor her accustomed note as to the neigh
Dor she wasavisiting he felt ill at ease. and
was going In quest of her, when his ewes fell
upon the wedding ring of the wife, never be-
fore removed. He OWNED the purpose. and
tracked her to her grave, which she had
sought In her night habilaments. II sssms
that the disposition to insanity was bered;,a-
ry,she mother of the unfortunate woman how.
ing died at Mt. Pleasant,
The body has not yet been found A,v
one hnding the same will confer a favo, \.
notifying the afflicted husband.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-15

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