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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
OUR NEyGsaDOHS,

On the Oath ult., Charles Hale started
with his stage from Twin Lakes to
Fort Dodge, and became lost in the
snow storm, wandering for four days
over the prairies, and at last reaching
house in Webster county, twenty-seven
miles from his proper destination. lie
was badly frozen, and had u very mar.
row escape.
A man and boy near Algona, Kos
suth Co., going for load of hay, were
caught In the snow storm of the 24th,
and had to stop and lodge under their
sled. The boy was frozen to death, and
the man so badly that he cannot re-
cover. ..'- --..
On the 24th ult. there was bold at
tempt at robbery nearIndependence,th the
house of G. w. Lille being entered, in
the absence of the family to attend the
Fred Douglass Lecture. The robbers
obtained but little booty, and have been
seized and put in Jail.
The Board of Supervisors of Cerro
Gordo county have contracted with one
of their citizens-an Englishman-to
furnish peat fuel for the county offices
for one year.
Martin Saville, school teacher near
New Hampton, Franklin County, was
recently discharged by the Sub-Direc-
tor for using profane and vulgar lam
guage in tho school-room. See Courier.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
Orphans Home at Cedar Falls.

We are desired to say that Miss Avis
Sweet will visit our citizens during tho
coming week, to solicit contributions
III aid Of the Soldiers Orphans Home
at Cedar Falls. Miss Sweet is "a teacher
at the Home," and is herself u .ol-
diers' orphan. Her father and brother
lost their lives in the army. the trus-
tees OF the Home" Messrs. J. u.
Powers Of Cedar Falls, and +. q.
Wright q. % Waukon, assure US that the
wants of the " Home are ilrgent, and
that whatever contribution Miss Sweet
may receive will be faithfully expended
for the benefit OF the children ut the
Home" We sincerity hope that our
citizens will respond literally to this
gall in behalf of the orphans of our de-
ceased soldiers. In this connection, the
Question will naturally arise, What
has become of the large sum of money
conated for the orphans at the solicita-
ton OF Rev. Pearl p. ingalls, :?
OF the one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars contributed by soldiers and
citizens for founding AN orphan asylum,
1t is said that only eight Thousand dol
lars has been found to be available for
the pHrposc intended. In anticipation
of the large sum supposed to be on hand,
ready TO bel turned over to the institution
when the State adopted it. the Legisa
lature made but small appropriation.
This appropriation has been exhausted;
and, as the General Assembly will not
meet again for twelve month, there
seems now to he no way to sustain the
Orphans Home but by soliciting con-
tributiOns from the people. 1t will not
do to neglect the children of our fallen
heroes, and we trust that Miss Sweet
will meet with cordial and gener-
Gus reception by our citizens.-C Charles
city IHtettigcncer.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

ADvERTIsINa.-A story related Of
n merchant, who made the choice of n
husband for his daughter depend on
which of her snitors should write the
best advertisement, serves to illustrate
the Importance which is attached by
business men to Judicious Advertising
In what "judicious advertising ex-
actly consists is not, however, so gener-
ally settled. Some think it Is in arrest
ing the peoples attention aud forcing
them to read the advertising noIens TO-
lens. Others aim to keep certain
articles constantly before the public
Steady, uniform, and persistent adver-
Using unquestionably benefits every
man in business. Glasses of men some
times object to advertising. IL is re-
markable fact that, in New York, law
yers think it unprofessional to adver-
tise, except i'm case of removal, change
of firm, or other special occurrence
They make great error in this. There
is not day in the year when there are
not many persons in and out of New
York seeking legal advice, especially
among merchants and business men,
without any clue to assist them even in
making inquiries. Merchants in regu-
lar business learn by experience tn" inn
porvauce or using the columns OF n COM
mercial paper for the systematic an
noudcement of their business.-NeU
York Journal Of Commerce.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
VALENTINE PARTY.

Look out for Iare entertainment, at
Overman's Hall Thursday evening, the
14th inst, ut the Valentine Party, given
under the direction Of the Ladies' of the
Univcrsalist Society of this city. 1t is
designed that this shall be the party
Of the season, and no pains will be
spared to make all who NAV attend
"gay and happy" Among the novel;
ties will be grand Masquerade, in
which upwards of fifty characters will
be represented, sight of itself worth
double the price of admission. The
best of music will be i'm attendance, and
all who love Terpsichorean sport will
have fine opportunity to indulge. An
Oyster Supper will be given in conrec-
ton with the entertainment, .nd will
be presided over by the w:ngless d;yin-
tiles of honeyed accent and witching
smiles.
The public are invited to attend.
Bachelors, ts,ie notice, and "govern
yourselves accordingly"
Tickets Of Admission Adults, scots;
Children, 25cts. w&sw
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
ACtS No sYLEDGWEHys.
I SOLDIERS ORPHANS HOME,
/ trDAD IF,Jrg Fnb 'E-

J boolIDiEhS ottfh ms HOME,
CEDAR FALLS, Feb. /, '67.
The Home respectfully acknowledge
the receipt OF the following donations
for the month ending Jan. 3Ist:
ACKLEY.-Nirs. Richmond, cash 81 !;
forwarded by +. Pardee, $92s.
MAYsvILLE, Franklin Co.--Cash,
$37; Mrs. Jas. ID. Reeve, two comfort
ables; Mrs. a. II. Reeve, one comforta-
BILE; VIM. Ward, Esq, four cheeses.
WEBSTER ClTY.-Forwarded by Mrs.
NJ. Evarts, four comfortables, three
chemisc, five flannel skirts, two quilted
skirts, four cotton waists, six pairs
WOODEN stockings.
Box OF CLOTHING and Beduing-no
letter stating where it was made or
from whom sent. Mrs. Randolph, one
Blanket; Mrs. Hawkins, two cotton
shirts; Mrs. Van Buren,, one blanket !;
Mrs. Taylor, one pair pillow slips; not
marked, one comforter, one quilt, one
blanket, one feather bed.
j. b. ABBOTT, Sup't.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
/. TERRIBLE AcCIDEN7-l Mar

TERRIBLE ACCIDENTAL Nan
Killed. Monday last, Feb. 18th, Mr..
VIM. III. Palmer, a returned soldier,
living aboltS miles west of this city,
on Beaver Creek, was instantaneously
killed in the woods, by the falling of a
tree upon him. His head was terribly
crushed, and he was pinned fast to the
loaded sled by which he was standing.
There alone his team remained hitch.
ed for near twenty-four hours! until,
on Tuesday A. NJ, he was discovered in
this horrible condition.
Monday morning he borrowed the
team of his neighbor, c. .Bozarth, to
go to the woods and get a load of wood
for himself. Not returning before
night as expected, he was thought to
have concluded to take his load to this
city for sale. Atnight some search was
made, but no response could be got to
the loud halloos of Mr.. Bozarth going
to the woods. In the morning, the
neighbors turned out for more thorough
search, and he was found, as stated.
He seemed to have been loading his
sled, having one foot upon it and the
other oil, when the decayed tree which
he had partly cut down, but which had
lodged against another, came down up
on him, taking him right in the head,
and crushing it down upon the logs on
the sled. He must have died instantly,
and there were no signs of n struggle
for release. The frozen blood was
found hanging down foot to the snow.
Wonderful to say, the patient horses
had there stood waiting for a whole
day and night!
Mr.. Palmer was = member of Co. b,
3lst Iowa, Capt. ii. L. Williams of this
city, who, with twenty of his men re-
siding here, went up on "Wednesday to
attend the funeral. 1t was conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Fifeld of this city. The
deceased was most brave soldier, hav-
ing the best regards of his comrades,
and was one of those always selected
for daring exploits. lie escaped all tle
perils OF war, to perish in an uneXpec.-
ed moment by unthought-of means.
He was about So years old, and leaves q
wife and five children, from Is years
down to Is months; who being in
circumstances, are fitting
objects for the aid of brother soldiers
and the G.. A. II.
Another death has just occurred in
the same company of Capt. Williams.
Henry Poquet died Of a fever at Cedar
City, on Wednesday, and was buried
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

More Scrutiny.-The Copper-J Johnson
paper at West Union some time since
put 10th q most remarkable TRADE a.
gainst the Orphans Home in this city.
This excited considerable feeling and
hesitancy in Fayette Co; so that, the
Boardo of Supervisors at the Jan. Session.
appointed committee to come and in
vestigate for themselves. The commit
tee is composed of Rev. John Webb, of
the Upper Iowa University at Fayette,
and J. b. Appieman, Esq. of Clermont.
The former gentleman called upon US
Wednesday, after complete examina-
ton of the Home, and expressed him
self very agreeably surprised and ex-
ceedingly gratified at what he there
saw. We shall look with interest for
this committees report TO the Board of
Fayctto Cocnty.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

An Ooerturn.--The frozen dirt Is now
being carted in, to fill up the land
chasm at the south end of the new
bridge, which is about finished; and
when this grading is completed the
new structure will be ready for use. AS
we looked at the teaming on Tuesday,
a cart all at once tuinbled down the
steep embankment ten or fifteen feet,
dragging the horses and driver all in
one rolling mass of confusion. Strange
to say, there was no serious damage,
either to man or beast, and but little to
the cart.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

gs1- This Is to certify that J. w.
King, Dentist, is at his Office in Cedar
Falls, ready for business again, and at
reduced prices, for the best operations
which can be performed, for the next
thirty days. Those doubling, (ifany)
can be convinced by calling immediate
ly. He is q most desirable pickpochet
TO have in community, as he does not
fail to 1oick every pocket Of decay in the
cavity of tooth before introducing the
filling, and he uses the best filling
only. Secure his aid whene'er you can.
His work and ways confess the MAN
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

Cdlers.-Col. S. Il. Hewitt called up
on us Saturday. He seems like n bona
Jide collector yet. Both he, and Mar
shall p. Melendy seem to drive business
still, as if nothing had happensi.--
Wouldn't it be funny, if their nominal
successors should fail CT con tirmation,
and they should both by the new law
fall back into full official status?
Yesterday, we had calls from Mr..
David, still of the Dubuque Times, who
is canvassing for the interests of that
paper, land from Mr.. McCreary, late of the
Times, who is canvassing for new
paper for Dubuque. Success to every
good work
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
ACKLEX MATTERS,
ACKIEy Jan. %. &C.

ACKLEy, Jan. %, 'G7.
DEAR GAZETTE II add to my pre-
vious notice. a few items Of interest,
relating to the business prospects and
rapid progress of this thrifty and en-
terprising village. I may be guilty
of omission, but the sin of commission
l shall try to avoid. Having In June
last written for the GAZETTE, upon the
same subject, the following may be re-
gardcd as mere appendix to that.
Since June, about twenty-five build
ings have been erected, including some
fifteen dwellings, five stores, one large
grain warehouse, two smitheries, one
wagon-shop, and one large hotel. This
last is great credit to the place, hav-
ing been erected and occupied within
thirty days after its commencement.
A fair specimen this, of the energy and
enterprise of n Cedar Falls man; the
owner having formerly been resident
of that city.
Now as to the future of Ackley.
There are to be erected neXt spring,
twenty-five buildings; among them IL
large Public School house, Methodist
Church, n Congregational Church and
two large grain warehouses. A part
of these are now under contract. But.
most "iinportant Of all, in addition to
the already dense settlement within n
circuit of five miles around, there were
about seventy-fve tracts of land broken
last fall, which will DO occupied as
farms this spring. This is what makes
the backbone and muscle of any town.
When it is recollected, that the rapid
growth of Acklcy has been effected in
the absence of water and steam power,
it will be seen what an unusual amount
of energy and enterprise has been
evinced, on the part of its inhabitants.
lam stopping at the Severance House,
which is in high repute with the trav-
cling public. 1t is located about
quarter of mile from the business per-
ton of the town; but this objection is
obviated by the liberality of the propri-
etor, in running free buss to town
three times day, as well as at train
time. I have been an unwilling pris-
oner here for the past few days, by
reason of the snow blockade; and as
this is not likely to be removed before
spring, we have chartered special
train, of two-horse power, and shall
start for Cedar Falls tomorrow morn
ing. Till then adieu. ..s... i
Yours, Ut.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

The Ne,c Sign.-Right from our sane
tum window we see displayed the new
sign COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,"
in huge letters, widespread and high,
over the three story brick Overman
Block. 1t went up to its lofty station
last week, and is a fit companion for
the similar sign GAZETTE OF
FICE," in similar position over the
three-story brick Mullarky Block on
this side of the street. May these twin
institutions long flourish side by side,
the glory and the blessing of our city.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
SAD CaSC4LTY-Cn;id Dyorned.

| SID C1SCALTT-Ci,iid Dronned.
On Tuesday forenoon last, February
5th, little son of DIR. S. N. Pierce of
this city, aged four years, fell into the
river here, through hole i'm the ice,
and was, drowned. His body was re-
covered Wednesday forenoon.
| The particulars Of this sad event are
as follows TUESDAY noon, a little boy
aged three and half came home, tell
ing his parents that "Charie Pierce
had felled into tub and got drownded. ~
Gle had himself once fallen head-frst
into tub, and came near drowning,
and so that was all his idea of such
matters.) Being piled with questions,
the little one was confused, but insisted
, that it was "a tub down town." and
that eff it wasn't tub, it was slop-
pail" Charles parents were at once
found; and sure enough, Charlie was
missing,-he had been sent that fore
noon on an errand to friend. The
mother flew thither, and found that her
boy had left there after doing his
errand.
The little informer was taken to the
open part of the river, and was asked
If it was there Charlie fell in. He said
"yes." But being then brought along
over the ice, on reaching a spot just
under the south end of the new bridge
he spoke UP and said that was the place
1t was a hole in the ice about the size
of small tub, evidently q thin tracher-
Gus place broken through by a step up
on il, and seemingly with little foot
prints along up to its edge! On one
side was d deep indentation on the
snow, rs of an arm stretched out in fall
ing; and underneath the black current
flowing swiftly, about two feet deep.
There, seemingly, the child had disap-
peared, and was carried down, down,
the stream, % who should say where p
in his untimely death.
The afternoon wore away. Bleeding
hearts were in anguish, yet in flicker
ing hope, that the confused and con-
flicting story of the little 'comrade
might yet prove untrue. Sturdy hands
of many were engaged cutting up the
river; but night came on,--and no
Charlie was found. o terrible night
for parents! to think Of going to bed
with the little one sleeping in the cold
water down (nobody knew wherej un-
der the e,--the little one who only
last night slept so soundly here in his
little crib!
There remained slight hope Of the
body's being found, at least till spring
when the river breaks up,--and per-
haps not then, in the rushing OF the
freshet and ice, and perhaps not ever.
But all hands went to work again, and
OH Wednesday forenoon the little form
was found lodged opposite the Wooden
Factory, in n place too shoal for passing
under. With sweet face, all glowing
still,-with the little boots and dress all
there AS when "mother" saw him
scamper away, they cut him from the
ice to which he was frozen, and bore
him, beautiful in death, to his fathers
office. Crushed hearts were lightened
n little, to see him again even thus; for
their wandering, wondering thoughts
can now gather home to the little hill
lock, where he sweetly sleeps!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

Right from the Oren.-Monday p. NJ.
we went into the Orphans Home, to
witness a surprise upon the children at
supper time. Mr. Walkey, of the firm
of Walkey & Sturges, made the child
rem present. of seventy-five nice ap.
ple.pies, all warm and steaming from
the ovens of his bakery, and every
child was served up with a quarter.
You ought to have seen their eyes shine,
as they caught the oderous flavor. Mr..
A. Morrison also treated them all to
apples.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

4 Moral Test.-PREsIDENT MAGOUN
in his eloquent discourse on education,
delivered last Sunday in this city, spoke
of the moral power of cultivated
taste and regard for the amenities of
life, as developed in the combined in
struction of the sexes. This suggests
the novel requsition made by Boston
merchant, upon applicants for credit.
Are you fond of flowers ?" he asked.
care you fond of music?" care you
fond of children" II the reply was
in the affirmative, the applicant was
promptly allowed any amount of credit
he might desire.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

Trial for Counterfeiting.-A son of
Supervisor Gilchrist of East Waterloo
was arrested d week or ten days u
go, on a charge of passing counter
felt postal currency. He was arraign-
ed before Commissioner Powers OF
this city, and was bound over for a
week. On Wednesday last the trial
commenced at Conncil Hall, and be-
fore arriving at the testimony for
the defence, the case was adjourned
to Waterloo, where it proceeded
yesterday. A. j. Brown for the
prosecution, Bagg s. Allen for the
defence.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
BEHIND THE LIGHTHOUSE.

Old fogyism is not quite dead People still 70 be
found who think that health Is promoted by depletion
Was there such false logic Mature Is the grand
agohist OF disease and the depetcrs propose pros
tra,e Nature In order might suppose 10 give The
envy double chance at the life OF the paten The true
practice Is to nvigorate the vital powers TO rcncf
them overmatch Tor the elements OF disease This
he done with IOSrET1ERS STOMACH nITTEkS OF
all vegetable tonics they the most powerful ard the
most genial. At this season. when even the strongest
organizations are liable to be affected hy the alterations
OF stringent cold ana maarouS moisture this inetdbc
disposed to biiousHess dyspepsia constipation inter
mtent fever, Of the complaints which old wealth
supernduces aggravates. should tax: II regularly
throughout the Winter and Spring months. 1t is ALSO.
luteiy pure and harmless. 4i-lm
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

G'undy Knoms Where to Goa
correspondent of the Dubuque Times,
hailing from Grundy Center, writes as
follows:
I We are surrounded as a county
by cities, such as Cedar Falls, Water
loo, and Marshalltown, aud, as Nasty
says, "etsettery," which afford us
convenient markets for produce and
strange as 1t may appear, our pro-
ducts, many of them, are worth more
at Cedar Falls than in Chicago. The
reason is patent to every informed
dividual-Chicago is too far from
Grundy county.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

Monday Erening.-A multitude OF
engagements combined, q surprise to
Rev. Mr.. True; another to Mr.. Eber-
hart; and still another we hear of ;
also meeting Of the School Board.
So that the gathering was small at the
Temperance League, especially as the
bell failed to ring. Under the circum-
stances, it was thought best to adjourn
over. The next monthly meeting will
occur March 4tli. when Rev. Mr.. Dim
Initt's address will be given.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

lGS Every one receiving the Semi
Weekly through the mail, is regular
subscriber by only paying the postage.
These are the cheap terms of subscrip-
ton. Any person can thus receive the
Semi-Weekly regularly, by paying us
fifteen cents only, quarterly in advance,
to cover the cost of mailing.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

EeT~ The GAZETTE SEMI-WEEKLY is
issued mainly as an advertising sheet,
for the benefit of our Merchants, in Or
der that their advertisements may have
the largest possible circulation. ii is
distributed broadcast all over the city,
and in all the towns and counties round
about us, in every direction.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

City AUCTION Mart.-Our readers will
look with interest ut the new advertis-
nent OF Hunt & Blair, who are estab-
fishing the Auction and Commission
business, at that most eligible stand,
south east corner of Main and Second
streets. Auction sales every Saturday
Gall in.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

f. Choice Of Dircctors.-At the adjourn
ed meeting held on behalf of the new
Commercial College, OH Friday even
ing last, upon report of committee the
following Board of Directors was
chosen:
J. M. Overman, T. A. Hotchkiss, G..
Is. Van Saun, A. G. Thompson. and
Albert Allen, of Cedar Falls; J. H..
Leavitt and Geo. Ordway, Of Waterloo.
The Board will choose President
and other officers from among them
selves.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08

Behind the 7i,aes.-Our exchanges
bring us word, that Burlington has
taken tho initiatory steps to establish
a Board of Trade" Bah! our thriving
city has had Board for years; and the
Cedar Falls Board of Traden as well
~ its snowy cdifice, "The Exchange"
is now venerable with age!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-08
WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT,
Special Autjtes.
CosuIupsion Durable by Dr. Schcckss
fcoRencrEp RvsRY FnipAr.l


Medicines.
TO CURE CONSUMPTION, the system must be pre-
pared that the lungs win heal To accomplish this
the liver and stomach must first he cleanse and APP
petite created Tor good wholesome food which, by these
medicines will be dgested properly and good healthy
blood made; thus building up the constitution.
SCItENCKS MANDRAKE PILLS cleanse the stomach
Of all blious accumulatons and by using the
Seawecd Tonic In connection the appetite Is restored
SCllENCK'S PuIMONlC SYRUP 10 nutritious as
well as medicinal, and by using the three remedies, all
impurities expelled from the system and good whole
blood made, which will repel all disease II pa
tients will take these medicines according to directions
Consumption very frequently In Its last stage yields
readily to their action Take the Pills frequently to
cleanse the liver and stomach II does not follow that be-
the bowels not costve they not required
for sometimes in darrhra they are necessary. The
stomach must he kept healthy and appcit. created to
allow the Pulmonic syrup TO act on the rsapirato
CANS properly, and aay any Irritation. Then all that
required to perform permanent cure Is 10 prevent
taking cold. Exercise about the much posi-
bid eat all the richest fosdfat meat, game. and in fact
anything the appetite Graves; but be particular and
mastca,e well. .. I2nd " emily