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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Ca There 0iA be a meeting at CbEnc1 Hall to-
aaor7o1 tsatadayl az s.oo O'CLOCK tathe afternoon;
for the purpsse "a aseans Jor tAe indea-
MITIGATION Of ttc opnsTs 0f ase ba.ns darned eS an
incendia,y last Wednesady nsorning. Au who
are disposed to discountcnancs and condemn s,ch
pil,aisous soork thatresaIting in the destruction
oftais property, are invited TO be present.
MANY CITIZENS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

RaS Pure Sperm Oil, best for sewing
machines, for sale at
BIRD, PICKTON & CO.'S.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Ra5" Girl IVunted-To do housework,
Good wages and steady employment
Inquire at the Post Office.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

The Home.--There are now lat chill
dren at the Orphans Home. Two of
these are colored children from Fayette
county, and came in last Wednesday,
The superintendent informs us that
they are at present much crowded for
room, and on this account the number
of children has been kept as small as
possible. He thinks if there were ample
accommodations he could, IN Six
months, have 800 children in the Home.
The Geyer block, being portion of the
leased property, is now undergoing re-
pairs, and will be ready for occupancy
III about three weeks. This will give
relief for the present, and many chill
dren, who have been kept at their
homes till the accommodations could
be increased, will then come in. The
Home, in all its departments, is being
admirably conducted, Mr.. Morrison
being untiring in his efforts for the
comfort and happiness of the children.
Many mothers, often from distance,
VfoAt tuC AHoSitutioA w loOh dfUcI lto
conduct and the welfare of their little
ones, and they invariably go away with
satisfied and thankful hearts. It surely
is most noble and patriotic work.
The ladies in this part of the State,
through their Aid Societies, are doing
very much to sustain this true Home
for the soldiers orphans. The Society
at Evansville, yesterday sent down the
handsome money contribution of S4l.5O,
which, considering the size of the place
from whence it came, is one of the most
liberal contributions bestowed upon the
Home. No one can go among these
fatherless children, observe the comforts
and privileges that surround them, and
the kind attention they receive from all,
without feeling renewed confidence in
the patriotism and honor Of the people,
and increased love for this blessed laud.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

gkS- Fur Hoods and Caps, the cheap
est and best, at Aliens. 34-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
Meat Market-Cash System.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ON AND
~ after the first day OF April the Nest Dealers
Cedar Yals In fidelity the best interests Of both
toners and ourselves will do exclusively cash business
By this plan snail be ena ID to sell Ct cheap
rates. and viii be better for ell parties Our ex
penses will lie iessened and We III not be obliged "a
put up margin on all TO make good our losses on
portion OF our customers We hope that all win sec
propTiety Of this rule. JENNINGS 3 M0SHKR.
RITTER ADAMS.
W. W. CH0CkEH
+. Cedar Fails March -, 1855 go,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Bs3y" For ,SdJe-A large and desirable
Dwelling House, located on Main be-
tween Third and Fourth Streets. In.
quirc of T.. Overman. 2-3w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

The Confessions and Experience Of an
Invalid,
Published for the benefit and as CAUTION TO
YOUNG MEN and others, who suffer from Nervous De
bity Premature Decay of Manhood, &C., supplying at
the same time TBs MEANs or SHLF-CGRE. by one who
has cured himself after undergoing considerable quscke
ry by enclosing post paid addressed envelope single
copies, free of CHARGE may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq., Brooklyn, Kings Co.,
N. Y. .z.. q 45.ly
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

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Agricultural Implements. The sale of
agricultural implements constitutes q
large branch of the business of Cedar
Falls. The gently undulating prairies
of Iowa afford opportunity for the use
of about every kind of labor-saving ma.
chinery, and our farmers are not slow
to employ its economical help. The
only thing that we regret in this con-
nection is, that very nearly all of this
machinery is imported from Illinois,
Ohio, and other States, instead of being
manufactured here, as it surely should
I be, and as it much better might be. But
this will not go on very many years
more. The reapers, mowers, threshers,
drills, planters, cultivators, and all that,
will ere long be manufactured in the
midst OF these Iowa fields where they
are SO extensively used. The first freight
brought over the Mississippi River at
Dubuque this Spring was reapers and
mowers, and hardly freight train will
steam westward from this time till after
harvest that will not be loaded in part
by these machines. The number sold
each season in the Cedar Valley is enor-
nous, as every farmer must have these
aids to successful husbandry. There is
not reaper or mower, thresler, pillow,
seed drill, corn planter or cultivator
that has attained notoriety but what has
an agency here for its sale. There are
many men who do nothing else during
the Summer season but sell farm ma
chinery on commission, and man has
not done very we'll if he is not able to
count ten or fifteen hundred dollars net
by the first snow-fy. The great variety
Of machinery introduced, and the lively
competition among dealers, result to
the advantage of buyers, and make Ce-
dar Falls center for this trade.
Farm MachineTy.--We are happy to
direct the attention Of farmers to the
advertisement of Mr.. III. G. Hunt, in
this issue of our paper. Mr.. Hunt has
the agency for the John r. Nanny Reap
er and Mower. the celebrated Sweep
stakes Threshing Machine, Smiths
Cast-cast Steel Flows, and considerable
more of the best farm machinery man
ufactured. Mr.. Hunt has been In BUSH
ness here for many years, and has cs.
tablished reputation for righteous
dealing that is much to his credit, and
certainly should be very much to his
advantage. He is one of the most &C.
NAL Of gentlemen, and the qualification
of his company while making bargain
is worthy Of consideration. But Mr..
Hunt does not desire patronage on any
personal ground, but quite exclusively
on the merits Of the machinery he Offers
for sale.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
Special alotites.

Business Education for Disabled Sold
F icra.
Extraordinary Inducements offered TO disabled Union
Soldiers who desire to obtain thorough commercial
education at Bryant, stratton Merrils Commercial
College Davenport. Always go to the best. Send for
Circular. 121y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
The ma.on 4. HamIin CahInet 0ru

The Mason a. Hamlin Cabinet Organs,
forty different styles adapted to sacred and secular
sic, for $50 to 5000 EACH FIFTY ONE GOLD or
SILVER MEDALS, other first premiums awarded
them. Illustrated Catalogues free. Address, MASON
4 HAMLIN, BosroS, MASON BROTHERS, New
YoRK. .. 2t.ly
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

seg@ Csi.i. and see the Biggest Stock of
goods ever offered in Cedar Falls, at
Aliens 34-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Bn5" Call and see those Breakfast and
Worsted Shawls, at Aliens. 34-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
lNCESDIiRISM.
rec Barns BuPned-ip Effect OF the
Temperance Reformation.

Between one and two o'clock on
Wednesday morning the lurid glare of
fire, springing from the roof of Caleb
Mays barn, and from the roof of Shep-
pard Wilson's barn adjoining, aroused
our people; and tho strange cry of
Fire!" rang out upon the night, and
awoke its herrible,s mocklng:: echoes
among The quiet streets. These build
tings were beyond all hope of salvation
when the fire was first discovered, and
their owners had barely time, without
pausing to dress, to get their cows,
which were tied inside, out of the way
Of the flames. Mr. James Millers barn,
Immediately across the alley from Mr..
Mays caught soon after, and Mr.. Miller
just succeeded in liberating his cow,
burning his hands quite severely in the
act. All that could be done was to pre-
vent the farther spread of the fire, and
the gathered people set to work to save
Mr.. Barnum's barn, and that Of Mr..
Chas. Elliott, which were closely. The
roofs were kept wet and the ends expos
ed were constantly deluged with water,
which was procured from Mr.. Barnum's
well and cistern, and from the well on
Mr.. Elliott's place. BY these efforts
the fire was confined to the three barns
belonging to Messrs. May, Wilson and
Miller, which burned rapidly and were
soon mass Of smouldering ruins. The
wind was slight, from the southeast, and
to this is attributable the fact that the
fire was not more disastrous. The build
ings had not more than fallen before
the wind commenced rising, and had
the fire broken out an hour later two
more barns would have burned, and
very probably Mr.. Elliott's fine resi-
dence, occupied by Mr.. J. T. Knapp
The loss is put at Ss25.0O, as follows
Caleb Mays, 500; Sheppard Wilson's,
1925; Jas. Miller's, 500. Mr.. Mays
barn was insured for $500, we UNDER
stand, in some Illinois Company. The
others had no. insurance, There was
little else beside hay in either of the
barns, and of this there was from one to
two tons in each. Mr.. May had sold
his horses few days before. The cause
of the fire is readily explained. Messrs.
Barnum, May and Wilson, who occupy
three adjoining lots in the same half
block, are members of the Prosecuting
Committee appointed by the citizens
of Cedar Falls to enforce the Prohibitory
Liquor Law of Iowa in our city. There
is no room to doubt that the fire was
set in the hay by some champion of
Whisky. There is not a man, woman
or child in town who does not readily
concede that the fire was the work of
an incendiary. Are the rights of liquor
to be established by arson and depreda-
ton and violence? Some may think to
intimidate and cow the friends of tenn
,perance by such hellish work as that OF
Wednesday morning; but the effect
can only be to unite respectable people
against a cause which applies the mid
night torch in its defense.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

BsaS" Merinoes, Alpaccas, Reps, Para.
mettas, and Dress Goods in endless va
riety, at Aliens. 34-tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
M "A r r Z + L

BsE" Cheapest Groceries at Aliens.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Cottage WindoW Shades.-Call at J.
L. Coles and look at these neat and de-
sirable articles. They are very durable,
being made Of wood, areof tasty appear
ance, and not by any means expensive.
BY simple continuance the shade can
be raisedsor covered with less trouble,
and more quickly, than by any. other
curtain fixture We ever saw. Mr.. Cole
has the exclusive sale in this city, and
would be pleased to have all, especially
the ladies,-call and look at them, being
fully convinced that they (the shades,
not the ladies' need but to be seen to be
admired.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Thompson d. CO.-An encouraging
sign Of the business prosperity of Cedar
Falls may be witnessed by call at
Thompson & Co.'s Hardware Store
The internal arrangements of this large
establishment arc being thoroughly
overhauled and improved, preparatory
to the realization of "Great Expecta-
tons" The store is eighty feet deep and
one side is used exclusively for shelf
hardware, and the other is devoted to
the various kinds of ware, samples of
stoves, iron, and other heavy goods
The stoves are set upon platforms, close
together in line, graded according to
size, and these platforms being on roll
ers, when customer desires to examine
particular stove it Is drawn to the
middle of the room, where it may be
looked all over without difficulty. In
the southeast corner of the store q
counting room has been made, present,
ing quite a metropolitan appearance
In the rear of the store is large ware
house for storing goods. "A cellar, the
full size Of the store, also answers for
this purpose, The back part of the Sec
ond story is used for Tinshop, and has
connection with the room below by in
side stairs. When the improvements
now in progress are completed, Messrs.
Thompson & Co. will have one of the
most convenient and best-looking hard
ware houses to be found outside of the
larger cities. They will have none too
much room nor none too many accom-
modations, however, for their large and
increasing trade. Their new goods are
now arriving, and by the time the
spring trade shall fairly open, they will
be crowded in every nook and Granny
by mammoth stock of first class goods.
They have made arrangements for.
plowsand otheragricultural implements
which will excite the admiration and
satisfaction of farmers. The Messrs.
Thompson are reliable, goahead men,
whom all Cedar Falls il proud of, and
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

W. Subscribers receiving their paaers With an Z
markell opposite their names mnr onderstand that
their subscription is about to expire.
Nopaper sent for Ion ssr time s,sns, paid for
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13


By Il. b. Fiheld, on 81 inst, Mr.. A. 8. MITT
and Mss HATTIE SCHENCK.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

RsE~ For Safe Ceop--5O acres Choice
Land adjoining the town on the south.
Inquire of q. N. Miner. %
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Real Estate Agency.-The attention
of the reader is directed to the advertise
ment OF Mr.. John r. Cameron, Real
Estate Agent, which appears in this is
sue of our paper. He offers for sale q
large number of improved farms, lot
of wild land, beside large amount of
city property. Purchasers will find
his advertisement interesting, and do
well to call and look over his sales
book. Mr.. Cameron has been long en-
gagged in the real estate business, and
his services will be found profitable to
those about to purchase any description
Of real property.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Deg~ O, Hon. iSwect!--Until further no.
tice everybody can find all abundance Of
nice new Maple Sugar at +. N. Chases
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

No. All kinds Of Blsrksat the Post
Office.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

RsS" Tie Last Ghance.---A fresh lot of
that Chicago Molasses Candy at Chase's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13

Noticc.-A full assortment of Fresh
Garden and Flower Seeds at Chase's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-04-13
DR.. Kerr offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted unanimously !:

WHEREAS, Certain Intoxicating liquors have
been seized in accordance with law, and are
now held by one of our officers, therefore
Resoired, That he be requested to hold the
the case and further,
Resoired, That wa Heartily endorse the ac-
tlon q. &c Committee,
Moved to adjourn for one week from
tonight, to meet at this place at seven
o'clock p. NJ. Carried.
J. Q. A. CROSBY. Sec'y pro tenn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

ABOUT the weakest piece OF twattle We have
ever seen i the argument Of the ONION that
Mayor Truesdale is not responsible for doub-
ling the saloon licenses. but that tho demo-
cratic party is responsible because two thirds
of the democratic aldermen voted for It. Inc
onion probably thinks it very cunning
dodge-bus it won't win. The O"'oa 10 beat
en- on its own premises. DR.. Truesdaie rep
resen,s the whole republican party, while
the four aldermen wbo voted for II, represent,
at best, only two-thirds of the democratic
party. According to the logic of the Union,
therefore, the whole republican party, and
two-thirds of the democratic party are in ia.
vor of raising the licenses.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

IMPORTANT TO THE SIcK.-We invite the special
attention of our reade DR.. Easterly's adver
tisements, which be seen in our advertising
columns this evening. DR.. Easterly's family med
lcines are deservsdlypopuar, have rapid sale,
give general satisfaction, and kept in all the
principal drug stores throughout the western and
southern states. 1t will be seen that DR.. Easterly
does not recommend one medicine to cure all dis
disease, which be relied upon to cure. II
famliles would supply themselves with variety
of his medicines, many doctors bill might be
saved, also much sickness and suffering. DR..
kastery's medic :nes have been twenty years es-
tablshed in ST. LOUIS, and wherever known are
regarded as the best in use. We say to the sick
and afflicted try them. For sale by all druggists.
feb2dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
ELECTION NOTICE.

BOARD OF EDUCATION. In accordance
ID with the provisions of the School Law, in
cooperating the ''Rork Island School District, -
approved Feb. sth, 1857 and amend emit
thereto, approved February 22d, 1859, hereby
give public notice to the inhabitants of said
school district, that election will be held on
TUESDAY, The 9th DAY OF MARCH. inst,
ut being the 4th Tuesday IN the month"; for the
election of one member OF the Board OF Educ
ton for the Rock Island School District, for
three years, in place of William Bailey, deceas-
ed, and one member of tue Board OF Educstion
for two years, in place of Charles Buford, de-
ceased.
Said election will be held at the Court House
in the city of Rock Island, and the Polls will be
opened at O'Clock, A. M, and continue open
until O'Clock, P. NJ, OF said day.
BAILEY DAVENPORT,
Mayor OF the City of Rock Island.
Rock Island March 9Th, 1856.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
mch20dtd.

FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW GooDs.-A large as
sortment of spring goods, comprising both an ex
tensive variety and the most select and beautiful
styles, just received at MAYo's.
Prints, musins, ginghams, white goods, linens,
cloths, checks, stripes, ticks, French cersets, AL
exander's kid gloves, and hosiery. Also "A full
line of notions, all purchased at greatly reduced
prices and for sale very cheap at MAYo's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

GRAND GIFT CoNcERr.-This concert which
is to come off April 18th at Babcock's Hall under
the direction OF Proftrundy in favor of the peo-
ple.s Every gift will be drawn by your own COM
mittee, and the plow-boy's chance 10 as good as
anybody's.
Read carefully the circular for this concert, and
you will see that somebody is going to make his
sspile'' just for two dolars-why not youa
warantee deed will be given to the lucky man
who draws the Steam Bakery, or the so acres of
land in Mercer county.
For particulars see small circulars.
Get your tickets while you may.
mch22d3t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

A TWO story brick dwelling house. situated
q on Moline Avenue, with stable, carriage
house, SC. Ten acres of land or less will be sold
with the house TO suit purchaser.
Two acres of land on Eagle street. south of the
residence of the late Chas. Buford, convenient to
the business part Of the city.
One lot opposite the methodist churel.
Several lots in Chicago or lower addition to the
city of Rock Island
One OF the most desirable farms in Rock Island
county, situated on the banks CT the Mississippi
river, a half mile above the town OF Hampton,
consisting of about two hundred of land,
about one-half under cultivation. divided into 8
or lots, the balance well set in grass and well
timbered. A two story farm house, barn and
good bearing orchard on the same.
Improved and unlmproved lands IN Cedar Co.,
Iowa. equal to any in the stale.
Also lands in northern Iowa and southern Min
nes0ta.
All of the above property, being part of the
estate of the late Chas. Buford for sale by his
executors, either for cash or time, as the pur-
chaser may desire.
For particulars apply to b. D. BUFORD,
at the Rock Island Plow Factory
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

DR. SWANS BoURBos BITrERs.-Dr. G r.
Whitney, Surgeon of the 4th Regiment IS. Reg
ular Cavalry writes as follows:
Aa anti-bilous preparation DR.. SWAIN
Bourbon Bitters no doubt the best in use, and
could it be regularly dispensed in the army, would
prove powerful safeguard against the effects OF
prvation, exposure, fatigue, bad water and un-
wholesome diet. They the most paatabie
preparation of the kind have ever tasted. The
door of ripe old Bourbon, mingled with the aroma
OF spices, rendering it delicious, alike to the
sense of smell and taste.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.

THE citizens. legal voters of the city o
| Rock Island in the county of Rock Island
and state of illinois, hereby notified that the
annual town meeting for said town will be held at
the court house, in said town, on Tuesday, the Sd
day OF April next, being the first Tuesday in said
month, for the purposes following:
lst To choose a moderator to preside at said
meeting.
I'd. To elect ons supervisor, one assistant
supervisor, one town clerk, one assessor, one
collector, one oversesr OF the poor, one consta-
bic, aid one justice of the peace.
Which meeting will be called to order be-
tween the hours Of and 10 O'Clock in the FORE
noon, and will be kept open until O'Clock In the
afternoon.
Given under my hand this goth dav OF March,
A, D. 1867 E.W. SPENCER,
Town Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
WAGON MAKER.

FRANCIS RICHARDS, who has. for four
il teen years, been in the employ ment of Blvthe
& Stoddard, has opened shop for himself on
Orleans ST., opp. imball's wagon shop, where he
will manufacture wagons and do all sorts of re-
pairing wagons, carriages, &C., sc. Promising
the public to do good work at fair prices, he re
spectfuliy solicits share ofpatronage.
Nov2dwtf FRANCIS RICHARDS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Board of Education.

Cor. DANFoRTH.-You will please announce the
following named gentlemen candidates for
members of the Board OF Education, viz: GEO.
MIxrER and w. L. SWEENEY. These gentlemen
were both members of the board when present
school system was organized and were selected to
fill the vacancies occasioned by the deaths of Wm.
Bailey and Chas. Buforo, and this choice OF
Mr.. Mitchell, the only member who holds over.
MANY VOTERS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

YOU may all come at and you will find A.
r. Harper fully prepared to take jobs OF all kinds
of house painting, granting CLOSING, glazing, pa
per hanging, calcimIning, &c, with plenty of No.
workmen, and will dispatch work on short no
tico in the best manner and most reasonable prices
Shop in the gas-work buildings. mchl2d2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

CRIsoLINE-Duplex Elliptic and other makers
Of hoop skirts, all sizes and prices. new stock
of carpets and oil cloths. assortment OF
domestic gingham,, spring prints and other goods
suited to the spring trade at VERY Low PRICES
don't buy until you have looked at them.
mch5dwlm. G. NJ. AIKEN.