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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

AT Wsstville, Connecticut, straw berries
ripensd under the snow we're picked one
day last week.
Fer carrying more passengers than The
Law allows, three steamships were placed
under heavy bonds in New York day or
Two since.
Tho eitissns Of tho little city Of Can
ton. Ill.,, have lately er"ctsd an opera house
as that place, st . cost Of $4,000. The
parquette has accommodation for 75o per-
sons, and the orchestra seats ITS persons.
Some Of the Northern Indians will have
hard time this winter. The Chippewss,
Of Wisconsin, lost their rico crop BY flssds
and their pststees BY frost. Hunting will
be their enly means Of subsistsncs this
winter.
The people Of York, Pa. hsvs been ear
prised BY the flight Of an immense number
Of Wild pigeons over their town. last week ;
some thirty flocks have been counted and
some OF them several miles long.
A clerk 1t Paducah, KY, during his
employers absence, sold ous the stock and
decamped with his wife for Texas. The
employer went after either his money OF his
wife and nabbed them At Memphis.
"A Mr. Burges. who "booked' M.
Dickens At Liverpool fos his stats-room, oc-
cupied the same desk and performed the
| ..r,a aa,v;oo f,r him m his fovmer trim n
America twenty five years ago.
The entire population Of Holy head,
England, turned out few days ago 10 see
man walk on the water. lie we're large
shoes, nearly the shape Of snow ahoes. cod
did not At any time sink below his kness.
The demonstration proposed BY the
Fsnians for Sunday next, in Liverpool, hes
been psremptosily forbidden BY the author
tiles. who ere fearful Of the consequences Of
% violent On expression Of ill-feslise to.
wards the Government.
| Last week clock. weight fell from the
tower Of the new public seheol building, ia
Pennington. ILL.,, crushed through the cell
ing, and utterly wrecked two or three ssatl
in one Of the school rooms. A defective
link In the chain occasioned the accident
Had this happened in school hours, severa
children would have been killed outright.
1t is reported that Head Centre Ste
phens is in Paris, and in anything but
tiourishing condition. The officer from
Scotland y ard, who holds the warrant fo
his apprehension, during three weeks
stay st the Exhibition, frequently met Ste
phens a table dhose, and coaversed will
him, each man knowing to whom he wa,
talking.
-Grsnile found in Minnesota has beet
tested by the Government ssologists o
Washington, and pronounced 10 be equal. j
not superior, 70 any in The United States, an'
folly equal 10 Russian granite, known u
che finest building material in Europe.
The ship Lord Breugham recently ar
rived in New York hssbor, having starte'
with 457 passengers from Hamburg, bring
ing ss2 alive. and reporting 7b - havinl
died on ship-board.
The Providence (R. H. Journal says
very large and very black Ethiopian and
, delicate white woman, Of rather proposes
ing appearance, ,hsiling from Fall Rivss, ,usr
in that city. on Friday. endeavoriog 10 fin'
, clergyman TO marry them, but q Ia
sscounts they he'd not succeeded.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Cfrv DEBr-CoxxirrRR MEETING
special committee appointed at the meeting
Of the German citizens last Friday evening.
for the purpose Of confcrring with our
Amsricsn citizens In regard to the time Of
holding the next public meeting, 70 consd-
sr the matter Of the CITY bonded debt. met
lest evening With the following named gen
tlemea B. r. Woodward, Robt Lowry,
jas. Thsringtoo, D. N. Richardsea. sod
Robt. Mclotosh. A large numbss Of 9TH
ere. Who we're unable TO be present, have
promised their cooperation and support
The opinion Of the meeting was opposed.
most decidedly, to paying the whole oeb'
With the accumulated interest; also svsrse
to any change in the city charter without
arst submitting it TO vote Of the people
II was further thought best to appoint .
special committee to confer with Mr.. David
8. True, in regard TO another plan for the
payment Of the bonds on the general suppo-
si,,on that the action at the meeting in Au-
gust last, was not made BY full represent
s,iou Of the tax payers Of the city, and that
this plan be submitted at the next public
meeting.
The following gentlemen we're appointed
on that committee B. b. Woodward. jas.
Thorington, }. P. Ssibolt and Otto Klug.
We learn that Mr.. True has consented to
act with che committee, and that the matter
will receive immediate attention. The pro
posed meeting will 90 called - soon - The
plan can bs perfected. which will be befor'
the first Of January next, in order that tn
Legislature may take action on the su6jec
at its next session.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

II the officers and me,Abers Of aid Lodge !:
Your Coumittee to whom wss referred
the duly Of preparing resolutions Of respect
and eoadolcncs upon the desth Of 4re. Jo-
ssphine B. EldridEe, respectfully beg leave
10 submit the following. te-wit:
WnBaEAs, Death has summoned hence .
much loved member Of society one whom
it was : pleasure for all Who knew her 10
most highly respect and esteem. Mrs. Jo-
ssphine B. Edridge. late member Of the
Rebecea Lodge, and wifs Of our worthy
Bro. Cherries H. Eldridsc. 10 now no more.
Our brother has lost fond and devoted
wife, and hs and his children ere to-day
called TO minels their tears and their sor
row over thie their heaviest earthly afYliction.
Il becomes a, thsrefsfs, % Odd Fellows,
to mingls eur soerow with that Of our broth.
er in this hour Of sadness 70 console him
and to assist him Ia bearing up under bic
great loss 70 join with the friends and
relatives Of the deceased 10 expressions aud
acts Of coincidence. Therefore,
Resolssd, That We - . Lodge, end 40 in
dividual members. tender to Brother Ed
ridge our sympathy over this great and ire
parable loos which be ooA Bic moth egleee
little ones shave sustained. We join with
him and his family and the friends Of our
deceased sister, iu shedding tsss over de
parted worth aud merit-bowing in humble
submission With them before that inscsut-
able Providence "who tsmpers The Wind to
the sbsen lanai, }" with the sincere and earn.
est hope that our sffsctionate and beloved
Brother may have the fortitade and grscs
10 bear up under the severe blow Of ths
Divine pleasure. which has 90 suddenly
fallen upon HE household. Nav kisd
Heaven shelter and protect him and them
Resoiced, That these resolutions Be prop
eriy transcribed BY The Secretary upon th'
minutes Of this Lodge . copy thereof pre-
ssntsd to Brother Eldridgs. md that ID,
same be published in the OsNcokAf and
Gdsstts Of this city.
Respectfully and ffatsrnslly submitted.
+. d. EAGAh,
JANIS 1DonlHefoB,
l.. 3. JonHsos,
COMMITTEE.
The above rcsolusiens were unanimousll
adopted ~ the Lodge.
Josn AcKLRrs oeeesesey.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Da KsArp. formerly Of New York, who
has visited Davenport regulAfly the past
ten years. aad effected many wonderful
cures Of old CnRosic DlsgAsEs, CANCERS,
aud diseases Of the RYE AND EAR, which
have been pronounced iscuRABLE BY the
medical profession generally, can DC con
suited Il the SCOTT House, Saturday and
sunday, Dec. 2lst and 21d. as will be seen
by his card in another column.
Consultation free
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Our InfAmt hns been nSroaghs
Safely Through the critical period Of teeth
ing by the sole aid Of MRS. WINSLOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP. We advise all par
ents TO procure it, Mississippi BdPiss.
1t correets acidity Of the stomach, re-
lieycs wind collie, regulates the bowels. and
by giving rest aud health the child CON
forts the mother.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

GsH. RoDAAs. Of the Rock Island Arse
nal, who hes bsen for some time at Wash-
ington. vas expected home yesterday ~ 70.
day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

"PALssa's," Vegetable Cosmetic Lo-
tion. has cured my face Of the Barber's Itch
Of over nine years stsnding," writes T. b
Dewey, of Carro!ton. Montgomery Co..
Ohio
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Go TO Child L Go. for every thing in the
boot and shoe line. Country msrchants will
do we'll to examine their stock before goinl
further east,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

LsAssmoLu on Third street To- sale; pays
IL per cent. interest.
Three lots on 4th stSeet-good mill sits,
for sale cheap; and over 400 other bargains
al the time on hand, by
ELpaiDGE 4 Bac.,
Land 4 Insurance Ag'ts, No. 40 Brady St.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

A SPLENDID Two-HoasH PGpLAa WAGON
for sale q the Great Western Match rae
tory.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Uss Lallemand's Specific for Rhsumst'sm'
Gout aud Neuralgia. IL s6ecsuslly dess'oys
I'll poison in the blood. and performs 'ao"
al c.r. Read tsseimonials elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Tss First Prssby tesias Church at Osal
Valley, ILL.,, wAs dedicated last Sunday. By
the Rev. 8. T. Wilson, D. D., Of Rock L.
land.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Liaur bread makes light hearts. Royal
Baking Powder does - Ask your grocer
for il, and take no other. It 10 . decided
lmproyement over any other.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Da. HAvss, the Arctic sxplossrs lectures
Ia Rock Island tonight. on "Ths Land q
Icebesgs."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Srssn's WINES are the pure juice Of the
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be cxceled for the invalid Or con.
valescn.. They are highly esteemed fo'
sacramental purposes. N. b. Good Wine
makes good blood.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Tus DrvrsRsxCs.-Some merchants tell
how cheap they sell goods, but B. D. Aus
tin, 80 LcOlsire Block docs every time what
they merely promise 10 do.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Sxoxs- nouss rsIEvss coptinus their dep
sedations Ia the Western part Of the city
Several smeke houses along Second street
have recently been visited BY then dsrins
the night end despoiled Of their contents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Filed il the Rseoedsr's ofice, Seott ccusty,
Iowa. up to . o'clock. Dec. Is. 1867:
Catherine E, Whistler and husband to
Elizabeth Carmichssl, lots and Is,
block lis. davenport rt..............slc Zoo %
John l.. 1wits 70 Henry Miller, Q. 10
teet OF the N. 50 feet 0f lot No. =. IN
block No. -, in the city Of Daven-
vvss... - W
Befgarst ". Holmes and husband 70
10. r.7s. \. R.iR., Jisosa Tp...... esao ~
nRcAPIruLAslox ron wssk uuDsuu DC. 10.
County property .o9s, 40 90
CITY property ................... e,SlkOo
IoeA ........................ .ool. .ole.oo
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
oMcial Paper of the City.
CITY NOTICES.

BoAaprgs WANTED at Mrs. Drew's, cor.
nes Main and Sixth Sts., with % without
rooms. -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

PERSONAL Col. Ten Brock, we'll known
10 many Of our citizens, 10 In lhs city TO-
day. visiting old friends. lie 10 now located
At Clinton, runnisg successfully one Of ths
best foundsics in the State. Long may h'
prosper
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

60 70 Il. Benton, corner Of Sd and Rock
Island streets. for cheap and. stylish livery.
Horses kept by the day or week.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

o. TAsrsdsy sssnine Dss. lstA CHARLDs. in.
fAnt ooa Of Rev. HosattO n, and Cle0eaee d Pow
err, aeed months end 10 daye.
YuassGl Gom ths Aeuss u Ne parenu v norsev
(oasurday1 q 10 - O'clock. An.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

LAwYsss AND Docroas.-Ths voting ..
The Sisters Fair opened very well for the
6sst evening. bus will probably be more spir-
tied this evening. The most popular lawyer
will receive . 325 dressing gown, while the
cap. gown and clippers for the most popula'
doctor Will DO worth double that sum. The
vote to-day stands. Baker IS, Reid co.
Peck 40, McCourtney 10, Fishblatt Z,
French 8, Worley 8. and DR.. Bustis a.
Oaly two lawyers appear in the field, J. "
Stewart 30, Abner Dawson l..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
Wan ted.
NJ. CHA go .Ea HOTEL.
4 'OpmCr Third .au n Harrison ate
The only place 60 mnd
RIDGES PAT. LIGHT HOUSE 8URnER

rs AT W. X. LlNDSAY'S JEWELLERY
i Store, cor Of Third and Brady streeta; also
extra Chimneys, tiiass Cones. Lamps, Chimney
Cleaners, &C. Lamps repaired.
BILLION / LINDSAY, Sole Owners;
ocAaO-dN County Rivhta far Nale
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
CIT 1T e N y.

Gait At HoYr's fs the finest stock Of
Piano Spreads every offered in this city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

BAD NEws.-John l.. S~its, ESQ.,. ysstsr-
day received . telegram announcing that
HE aged father had been suddealy stricken
down by . paralytic stroke. he iefs fo'
Schenectady. New York. this morning, 10
[ attend his bedside.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

An OLD LANDMARK Goxs. first
frame building built in Scott county has
been removed hom the position il has %
long occupied. II stood on Me-. G. 8. Wat
kins' place, this side Of Glbertts~n, whore
i. ha | been erected By Gel. Davenport, We
believe, over thirty years ago. The little
frame house stood but few yards west oi
the brick residence now occupied by Mr.
watkins. and - 10 wss net secessafily
deemed sn ornament 70 ths plase. notwth
standing its patriarchal claims. u vas re
moved to . moro suitable locality. Thus,
one By one, The old landmasks vanish. snd
others take their places for the bsaent o
future gsoseatious. So ~ goi
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

THs ANNOUNCEMENT made that cloak
would be presented TO the handsomese
young lady, and stole to the most popular
psisst, at the Sisters Fair, turns out TO bs
incorrect No such presents will bs given
or voted for
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
r.. R,vss--The prospects for On ice

Ia. R.vss.-The prospects for sa ice
bridge at this point are not very fsttcring
A, the Railroad bridge AID above il, the ice
10 still running. A channel has been
opened on this eide, and il will require come
pretty cold weather 10 close It up. Our
latest reports say il 10 still open at Buffalo.
70 is closed at LeClairs, whils at AeGregol
il Il spsn aad the ferry still Running:
The Dsbuqos Hsrald has the following
Capt. Holcombe, the veil known com
mandsr Of the Davenport lest esason. hss
turned pork merchant, and 10 buyins dssse
ed hogs. using Blanchard Z Wellington
Wsrehouss - . store room. AZ . Roatist
be was . success; - . porkist-well. se
turns from Chicago will tell. He stands q
good . chance % any Of them. for making
money, end no doubt will succeed.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

On the 18th inst: as the residence Of Ne brides
Of II srsngo. to Nh ELIZA JOHNSTON, Of Davsn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

fRox Sr. Louis s-Ms. L Paskhssst, the
well-known clerk Of the sssanss Keiths-
burg, which piled between shis city end
Monsrese oil the season, with he exception
Of three trips which che uads Il he close
between Keokuk and st. Louis. arrived
home THE morning fsea ST. Louis. whore
his boat he's bsen laid -. The Nor,hses
Line bodts. ws lsasn iten him. Asvs al gone
iate winter quastsss, altss vssy sucssssful
seassa. The business done BY the Kei,hs-
burg. though neE - large - that Of ths
year previous, We mere profitable In com
parison.
NJ. Paskhurst reports the weather quit'
mid and pleasant q Ct. Louis. He w. -
tonishsd 10 -, on his arrival here, that VI
we're snusly eassoaced ''ia the lap u yin
ter" enjoying sssv shoes, fur sccoutrs
ments and heavy ovssceAts.
NJ. Dawley. Of Lsclaiss. smother employ
sf the Nssthsra Lane, alss sssusasa hon,
4 spead ths wistss viii kls fanily.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Tap Fam opened last evening with
good attendance, and with . magnificent
display Of fine shings, that called forth
many admiring comments. Aueng the a.
llclss of value added to the list to-day ~
noticed splendid Ottoman covered with
the richest material. with raised needle
work sepssssntins bird being charmed BY
serpent making most beautiful deaign.
Alse two sets Of China and . solid silver Get
with golden lining. There will bs no mere
lunsh hereafter. but oysters, etc., will b
served 10 order each evening. We are re.
qusstsd 10 stsss. that Tomorrow afternoon
10 sss apart especially fes ths little folks,
thai they may have chance to see The 6ne
things. and invest in some Of the toys on ~
hibiticn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

DuBuauR LsxsrR BUSINESS s-TRADs.-
The Hsrald publishes an exhaustive statis-
teal article upon the lumber trade Of that
city, which makes . healthy showing for
that growing city. The following are the
aggregates for the year:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

To ruE LApiEs.-The matter Of establish
ing . Christian lIomc for friendless women,
has been under consideration. Some meet
logs have been called, but owing - the
preparations for holidays, and perhaps q
lack OF information concerning this ohari
table movement, SO few have been 10 a
tendance thst, st preliminary meeting held
yesterday afternoon, il was decided to defer
. permanent organization until after ths
holidays. In the meantime one or two ar
ticles will be published, setting forth tht
object OF such Home, also its claims upor
the benevolent.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
,. e. MI MP1uV 4 Co.,
Commission MERCHANTS,
ACKLEY HOUSE
Third ST., East Of Perry.

CENTRALry AND PLEASANTLY LOCATED
" near the business part of town. directly opposite
the Post Ofice The proprietuss have leased the
premisce for term Of years and have put the apart
msnts in thorough business order offering comforta-
bio accommo datons for
ONE HUNDRED GUESTS.
They respectfully solicit share Of public patron
age. believing they can give enre satisfaction. In
all cases thJr charges will be reason able
Connected with the house 10 SPACIOUS STA
BLING which will be in charge Of competent bost
lrr- Farmers and persons travelling v ith their
terms will md comfortable quarters at the Ackley
House. tdcca-dswul ACKLEY q CROSS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

O. 70 rns Duav.--0o 10 tho iEyant d Strete0e
Iowa state Busness College 10 got . thorough pfac
ticai business education. or 10 become good sounu
telegraph operator. For circulars end pAperss "a.
dvess. (enc,osing stamp "The Bryant q ssfason
Commercial College, Davenport. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Vick's Illustrated Catalogue
SEEDS AND FLORAL GUIDE FVn 1858
10 nov published and ready 10 ssnd out. u mahe'
work VI abeut ono hundred large pages CONTAINING
full descriptions Of the
Choioest flowers and Vegetables Grorn.
With plain directioss for Sowing seed: Cutnfe. &c
dred nns wood suersvings Of Flowe's .oo Negets
bles, and . =
BEAUTIFUL COLORED PLATE OF FLOWERS
Well printed. on the Anest paper. and one o. III
most beautiful a. we'll q the most nsssuc"ve work
Of the kind published.
Ten Gents, which 10 not halfthe Cost;
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

MORE HAPPINESS. exceedingly plsas-
ant affair took place yesterday evening At
the residence Of our esteemed fellow citi-
zsn, james Johnston, Esq, which resulted
in the interesting marriage notice which
appears in another column. While We sin
csrely congrstulate the happy groom upol
bis excellent good fortune, we must insist
that this practice Of spiritins sway Davsn-
ports fairest and most accomplished young
ladies', has got 10 be stopped. Nay the
choicest blessings attend upon this happy
pair every day of their lives.
Ar COST. ID. Wilson, the populal
iswelcr on brady street, sbovs Second. hal
determined to close out bis entire stock
Of jewelsy, silver-wArs, watches, clocks
etc, At cost For the next thirty days b,
will offer unprecedented bargains in hi
line lie has . large assortment, com
prising some OF the finest articles TO b,
found in the city. Those who desig'
purchasing holiday prsssnts that will evel
prove agreeable TO the lucky recipients
should look through his establishment ant
ascertain prices.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Tns HoLlDArs are fast approaching. Gus
msrch chants ere filling theis shelves and eoun-
tsss with articles suitable for the occasion.
Presents small and large, light and heavy,
eheap and lcostly-of al sizes and diuen.
sions-will soon be made all around; but
before they can be made il is necessary to
pusehass them. To do SO successfully keep
On eye On tho LEGAL aud advertising eolumns
Of the DKnecsAr. There you will 80 whs
hes the best stocks, the greatest variety and
shs cheapest goods. After having studied
the various points to your sssisfaotien, 60
and Invest. There are wives. sisters, cous-
ins, swssshsafts, etc., etc., 70 be made hap
py on Christmas and New Ysars and the
opportunity should not pass uuhsedsd.-
Prepare, kind fathers and husbands, affee-
tioaats lovers and admiring swains, 70 de-
light those you most cherish. Open Jour
purse -ssriags and do the thing handsomely.
GLADDEN. the hearts Of the little folks, the
dig folks, the old lolks-snd oil the folks
you think 90 much Of And while you0ars
about il, do not forget the poor folks. They
also deserve consideration; they also have
hearts that can be made glad, and very ess
lily. too. Let US improve the holidays, and
make them . season Of joy, and gladness,
end happiness wherever We can, and to the
full extent Of our ability.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

ONLY TnIarY-six.--Anc exchange Tecently
came to us With the announcement that o
wes,her-wise prophet had predicted that
We were to be favored with thrty-six
storms during the prssent:winter. II must
be confessed that Decembert tstarts in well
on making good the prediction. Since the
beginning Of the month, which is'not quite
half out, we have had something like half .
dozen storms. Storms are getting to be an
every other day business with us. They
come ss regular ss the schills on fsl-
low who has the fever and ague. and what
is 70 be dsplorsd 10 that no quinins or any
other kind Of medicine can be swallowed to
check them. They have 20 be swallowed
whether We like or dislike them. One con-
eciation we retain, however, and that is.
that if the sse:st who prophesied these
thirty six storms is correct, We have only
thirty more TO endure. That's consolation
worth sticking into pipe and smoking, in
deed. We feel consolcd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Ut. rExrLs, Gardener and Florist. cor.
4th and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
treee. mv10-ly