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PEoEI a, Nov. -, 1856.


REV. Z. y. LEWIS:
Oar Sir Il an GLAD to see That you have
engaged - good !:st Of lecturers, myself
excepted Bat the one least known anon.
You personally Is, perhaps, Mr. fi!ton hencs
! wr.ts 10 state the fact that his lsct1Te will
probably give taJre reqi s.,tistjtcttoa snd de-
iight, iEaa any other ID tie course. Mr..
Tilion Is = most as mating, .:iver>v5icc1
speaker. lie j. Spsrj in every respect. His
beautiful form he stands considerably over
SIX feet high; his boyizh bearliess face;
lis large, noble blue eye, NJ d almost angelic
expression Of colutenauc4. challenge tie adj
mIra,ior Of the ladies, and scarcely las. that
Of the sterncr Sex. He IS beyond question
the mO.. talented and promising Young man
iE orr nation, and those who neglect t. sear
hun VIII most s.s s-ndlv love cause t. regret
II. | need only add. he is - good as be Is
great. Is is only for the bcueh; oi those who
Do rot know Mr.. Ii!ton as do that write
these lines. 81 the East such an act on ny
part would be the height of presumption.
There lie is justly h7norsi and celebrated.
whilst | Ga poor, miserable thownanj am
only simply RJfoTiJaiY.
Yours truly, p. I. BAKyUN
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Live Oak Temps, tsaJor.liu-ts) No. 8. mass orsrJ
Wednesday evening al Temperance Hall, Esddck
Elock. DIX. T. :, hcaEhI, w -
JEkoXE H. SCsuTT, W. Y.
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u Il ~ ~

4. O. d. H.
OTTAWA LoDsE No Il rls-ts every Thursday eTsnins
DAUsHTE.s EEBZccA the third Tuesday svsnng OF
each month. OTTAWA EyEiNPaExT Ne 81 on tbs 20 ana
ith Tuesday evening. fs5 IVY
Monitor Division, No. $50.
5. OF T.. every Monday evening thsir Hall ever
Rs1dick's store east side Court House
c. NJ. CATLIS, r. 8. A. l. iioLL1STER, W. l.
Z. q. 6. z.
Ottawa Lodge No SIS most5 every Friday evening at
their RAIL in R-ddcks Block.
CHARLES SNOW, W. c. T.
Ell IyygAHAM VS. f-b1o-y
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HEALING THE SICK WITHOUT
MEDICINESi q

DR. J. ". UUHPHRET ay.iesft and afagns;ic Ply
AZ sciaH, hIs come among youto praC .ce the TRUE
HEALING ART Lot the afflicted call and Ia
healed without ths OF poisonous drs, All diseases
peculiar both mslo and female treated with the
greatest 81 II and with unparalleled Ladies' wish
ind u practice anon, their viii find it t. their
advantage 10 call on Dr.. " who will sirs ths iBstruc
tons preparatory fer thorough Special attsn-
ton svsu to Obstetrics. OSc, .id. Publ: Square
Residsuse Ottawa House. ssvIo-3T1t
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The MARVEL OF sTRu.

re0 anil leau;ifUl perfume which d.li,acy u scent,
and the eHacy with viii J, it engs tbs Handkerchief
AMI erson, i uurgHsll9d.
The above articles fer sse by all Drt giss and Per
fuers at ii par bottle eaci Seat by express T. any
address 10y rroprietors. Tw. WRIGHT co.
oct.0 1y $50 Liberty STREET.. New York.
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Mr. 'gfEyCt,-- Lecture.

Oar readers have Of course II OF forgotten
that the Lecture OF Mr.. Iiten. editor Of the
New York independent, takes place at Wash
ington Hall, on Monday evening, Jan. DIST
under the auspices of the Ladies Society Of
Plymouth Church. The following letter fror.
p. T. BARSUW Will enable our readers to
form some IDEA Of Mr. Tilton's qualifications
as lecturer:
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PREPARED nI nE piIM.Nn MArE

For Preserving, Restoring an B9auu:ying the
I1iT,
And IS the Hios delightful and woui.ygl srtisle tn,
world produced.
Ladies will find it not only tain remedy R...or-
Dmken nd Beautiy tn, Hair hut also dosir article
for the To-i, i. highly perfumed with ri.h ~:
delicate perfume independent of te h..r,n, odor OF the
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Tribune aud Evening Journal Almanacs
for 1861, for sale at Osman 4 HapsmaR's.
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y "a Esfecsua! WORM Medicine.
EsrO.via-s VNrEasItElge Gnk,iEItN,

pr WugIa L0z9pgsfs. Much sickness, undoubtedly,
with children AMI adults attributed to other "a
oc asoned by worms. The NcTnuge Comtt,' although
-ftual in destroying worms, do possible injury to
tf- delicate child. Tlis valuable or nihination ha.
I'D Successfully used by phys Jams aRd found % DO sale
and -ure in graduating worms So hurtfu TO children.
fi1re hGgtng HORNS require immediate attention. as
NEGLECT Of the TCibla often prolonged sickness
ESynptsms Of Horns ~ Ct.ifi7 e!t.s oVerloSSsd
Worms in The stomach and howe irritation whien
ca he removed only by the u.e Of remedy. The
explanation Of ingredeigt- uSi in making Brown. Yer
nuge Comhts 10 such to give the best possible s!se
witt safety.
EURrTs BROWN Prypric,ar New York; Sold by
all Deaiers in Mescip at&j e-nsa bpS
Jupa 'Gs-iy
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Tax EsecSspts

For sale at the Book Store o. Osman
Hapeman.
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IL Hareman s.
\ MERITEp CoNPLIxExT.- The portrait Of
Rev. Mr.. Whittlssey, spoken of in our last
belonging to Mr.. Bowman, aud painted as
specimen of his art, had hardly been put on
exhibition, before it was purchased and pres
scented to Mr.. Whittesey, by friends connec>
ted with tie First Congregational Church.
more delicate compliment to the artist
Miss Stewart, and TO Mr. Bowman, could
hardly haze been paid thetn. Had not the
picture been one OF rare III srlt it would not
have been purchased for sudh a purpose
Persons wishing to see the work with re-
ference to deciding on having pictures for
themselves are invited to call at Ike residence
Of Mr.. W.
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Crosby Oucru E5ousc.

Certificates in the Opera House Art Asso-
citation can be obtained at Osmau It Hare
mans until noon to>dav.
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icaso, e. ISLAND ~ Pacific n :. Il .
OTTAWA Post Office.

OTTAWA Post Office.
Lf- cLosiSo ayD ARRIVAL OF MALs.
Eastern close. 1OA II &sPA Arrives 1885 4. NJ
Western 10: so A. NJ IL; 80 !. NJ
Farm RiIge closes at r. NJ and arrives Rt Il NJ Tues
dly: THURSDAYS AMI Saturdays.
y swark closes l. 30 Il. and arrive. P. NJ Tuesday
and Saturdays.
somonank closes 80 A. 81 Saturdays arrives 5: 80 Pm
Fridays.
Eagle. closes T. y. Saturday; arrives Il u.
Once Opens "A H. Closes ~ Pm.
pov2s So J.W. DOW, Pm.
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Patruize Home Institutions
The La Sale County Mutual
Fire Insurance Co,
OTTAWA. lLLiNpls-
esRsce ara Cs,ceysr's Esw Block.
repsiHEn Notes received to May J. 1885, constituting
the Capital.
&237. $50 S..
Now in force
slso. a35 pc.
Amount Of Property 1t risk,
sE.5Se. S9S "a.

Itul h. ~ the above that tn C"s'p1nT Ia"
of * every Sl at risk ths leading Stock Cos
the only 81 Uf sctts for az 20 90 OF m
t[EtGs - shown b their published reports
The -.rs cz q Insurance in ths Co fa IL. 7-t ton
y.4rs lA .: b''t about enc THIRD o. HE ''e c gu 0'
sther Cos.
err >ess ,huT krTa been rEoEIpfiy anu satisaftef
pdirtsjei We have never ii=E 20 contest A loss
III. susisss q thC"pany for the past two years has
~ ,rry NJ essrou.: more policies having been issued
t4=n ia tho prsTiru. siZit ..ss:s
Tia we'll known ancr tue best business
rsen the county.
lie nJsis until the i'Ss-s 81 tA5 %
re,rr fu Jut assessment II Eetr- ana Oy re-
ecni vote the Directors Hs5g 1i-otss 72 not be rs4r
al 4. ~, a,strg addition % iic GfrIHst pra1>nt iL
cr ~ y-7r from ,i- sats Of thr policies
IHv;-- Of tie aLegs fzois that this Is 10 ne III
setutsrn: the security an pc, tiscy.t %! Insurance
-Sz than In ntarr Co.'S the PToH tn Itd '"IaiH win
srk .-s,s ss:lsi; think We are ehstie b the
>tr- s Ihs community in re.eTensso foreign Ioih-
Penies-
ruIoi.. Issued on 10Th the Stggkaai Mutual plans With
nsst favorable I-ras-
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NJ 4 Y RSEsc.
EDE ED.

IAN lth az the residence OF Mr.. J.. T. Rugg. by Re
n h Whittiesey, Mr.; T: F. DIMMICk TO Miss HAITI
A. ESMOSD, both of Utica
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TE'HE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERT
n ESCE
Published for The bench and a CAUIlI0N to YOUNG
MEN and Others who suffer from Nervoh Debility Pre-.
mature Decay Manhood &c SURVIVING at the sane time
me Means OF SciiCur. BY who lIst cured himself
after undergoing considerable quackery. By enclosing
postpaid addressed envelope, single copies, free Of charge,
may be hai Of tho author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq. Breoklynl Kings Co. NY
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OF scarlet fever. the 9th the
Champlin X: Potter Esq, ronica, fora X, only
daughter OF j. X. Chapman, ESQ, agef years and :
months. Buried at ottawa on the Sth inst. from the
residence OF Rev. c. P. Clarke.
little child with sunny hair,
And eyes Of blue and brow "A fair
As sculptured marble lilies
And guileless heart, untouched ny care
She dwelt with US a little while
frightened each life that felt hen smile,
Won all hearts with fond caress.
From lips that were all tenderness.
The sweetest care his life had knbwn
To whom she the only one.
An quickly has the treasure flown.
And left him weary sad and lone.
The Joyous eager, azure eyes,
shall brightly beam in bucr skies,
The little restless. tired feet
Shall tread In peace the heavenly street.
The tiny hands shall fold in rest.
soothed upor. Saviours breast
And seraphS sing lullaby
To the sweet child gone up on ii b.
But aims viii ache with emptinees
And hearts Will break with loneliness
When souls like these are called AWAY,
Leaving naught but beautiful clay.
o, child of earth now child Of heaven
May we all find our sins forgiven,
And come at last TO that hest place
To meet our darling face to face. J. p.
IL South Ottawa. La Sale county. H. January 10TH
Nattinger aged siXty-four years and sixteen DAYS.
Her distant relatives and numerous acluainances feel
deeply the loss of esteemed friend and her faln!
the departure of faithful wife and fond nIofer
who has gone TO receive the reward Of truly deVo'e
christian.
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Estrayed or Stolen!

INR0N the subscriber, living Buck Creek near Cur
IL yeas viii. about the LIST Of October, BAY MARE,
old last spring. rather slim body has collar
marks on name orw foot oaehalf white, supposed
l., have white hind feet, hss lump right
hip Amy person returning said mare to the sps~"'1 -
giving information where she -. - , I hhhA,
r;tsr,nr ro,,,rI~I Ottawa, Ills.
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SINGERS & PUBLIC SHAKERS

SINGERS e. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
all fnJ Iys. useful IN clearing the voice shes taken
before Singing Speaking, a.i rrs7h the ;AgoSi af.sr
41g.aaI sS-.tu = the vocal ans To 7. Scict
are recommended ans prescribed y Pass.-sls, and
have LAD testimonials '-ola esiH-n: ,r l5ut tho
country. Being article Of tine ms5.', Rid having
rr7ad their efficacy by isst q many ysaEs, sasA y-E
finds them l3cali'i-. ia various psfis ~ the world.
aud the Tosls, unror-,y p-ou.1a-s! better thsn
other articles.
OHrAS only ~G-y'ss gaJS-HI-L TG4rH-s ami b. not
tx any is Ustli.r I1s.ta.,e-I 'b.f may ls sGsfsd
SOLD EVERYWHERE n4r7+- 5n,-,F
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Go!ey's Magazine for February, at O.mar
4 Hapemanz.
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1 CSsIr.t-E Fran, F}ar1'IGr. fr ne Hair.-Fss irons
loisoIg4s N.serls Ls.r.-a D -.
am ltnnv YOU TIM, N" Empress has
ttu answered ts expectations -A.rf ty ths Il thu
lr, bottle. II answers IN" purpose required most par
r-tIy au as q and cleanse Oi the hlr 60 - only
rrul'rI ly it, qualities o. - el At D Dig sUqiica-
.i..s q ..i. scalp. \. II. CROSBY VI. H.
Concord, y. II.
hl.e r..-l DR. C'.ausser's Empress t.r th' Hair.
-. ala p--e, vi' sac results nll t 'h- Iur q rui
rrau..t Icl .trt have J, is %. DC claim.
L, De 10, every rl,Ycat. LEONARD FRENCH. D
N-n.i--i-f. = H.
Set MS Uas' LOAF a.asu-tsJ-a who have used your
urtf. rat-u t Tu1r.s- vs. Do t-.' --'i-e. ton have
u.,-' --' r-i-I.. uri az" ysrs the lrile p.eirr-
a7. IT. actoa upoH the l.r IN restoring the c',,r,
/. fl,Ik auI tl-.-na. ami - ar,s.iIS t IS su-r.'
IG. Il. X IHUTELIE.
NHru--t'r Mas.
Lave u,a Dr.. c. Iussiers f1iTr.-s r -lo Har >ni
iad It a., ..asIss; AMI best preparation have over seem
>. v. BARNEY VI D.
Lauel,le-. y. II.
take -r.at Il-a-rr. 90 r-u-ren1n- Dr. Ciar-siors
prep J'i tHe h,ig 90 ;s irs. being article
superb merit. have us.l m-uy other itrttilus,
lt Tor efficacy au3 ll,ilnass sui In t7rt i every
sprci. this oVoel> them all. Or. !. e. WALTON.
Fur ale by Disuniirk 3 Bro. VI. k.cu-sI ana Brki
Koch dccS-lY
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For Bgcactt.s. .dsiina, CatHrh. COhsain}
tics and Throat DIs-asss,
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OF scarlet fever. on the 9th inst, a, tltt
Champlin Il: Potter, Esq, near Tonica, q
daughter of j. X. Chapman, ESQ. aged
months. Buried at ottawa on the Sth l.
residence OF Rev. c. ?. Clarke.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-27
CLIM AK.

A plain statement of facts. inherited Scrofula,
and many of my relations have died of it. In
1899 my case was frightful Iumors and ulcers
spread until in 1912, under the advice of my ply
sicians went to Avon Springs. received no
beneft--tried every medicine and did everything
could. had TO rest my arm on a cushion, and had
not been able to raise TO my head for over year.
The discharge from two ulcers was nearly pint
day. Amputation recommended, but pro-
nounced dangerous / could not sleep, and my
sufferings were intolerable. friend brought me
an English physician who applied a salye with
which he said he had accomplished extraordinary
cures in the hospitals in England. 1t commenced
to relieve persisted in its use it finally effected
aperfect and entire cure. 1t is now 164S. 1t is
five years since had the appearance of seroful-
Gus sore, and my health has been good ever since.
procured the receipt of this wonderful article
this blessing of humanity-and have called it
Pages Climax Salve,' and allow the public TO
it not they choose. This is brief but
candid statement, given more fully in my circular
+s5" J. NJ. PAGE
GENEVA NY, December, Is4s.
'er ~ New YORK, Oct. 16, 1866.
81 have known J. N. Page, Esq, of Geneva, n.
Y, for many years. lie is one of the first citizens
of Western New York. I saw him last week in
good health. His case was most remarkable one.
but actually true in every particular.
Signed) DENAs BARNES.
We have watched the unaided but growing favor
of Pages Climax Salye," and availing ourselves
OF the knowledge OF its wonderlu curative pow
ers, have become proprietors of the same
1t is cure for Burns, Scalds, Scrofulay salt
Rheum, Fever Sores Broken Breasts, Frest Bites,
ChiIblains, Stngs, Bruises, Cuts, Swelllngs, &C.,
whether upon man or beast. 1t subdues pain and
inflammation with surprising celerity, and heals
burns without scar. No family should be with
out it. tits always wanted and is always ready.
We will forfeit dozen boxes for any single failure
We believe there was never anything like it in the
world. 1t is put up in tin boxes, surrounded by
full circular giving facts, directions, testimonials,
&C., and can be ordered by any respectable drug
gist throughout the world. Price only rs cents
WHITE d ROWLAND.
Successor to ]. NJ. Page, 12I Liberty ST, New
YORK mch26dwIy.
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TO Owners of Horses and Cattle.

TOBIAS DERBY CONDITION POWDERS
are warranted superior to any others, or no pay,
for the cure of Distenper, Worms, Bots, Coughs,
Hide bound, Colds, DC, in Horses and Colds,
Coughs, Loss of Milk, Black Tongue, Horn Dis
temper, &C., in Cattle. They are perfectly safe
and innocent; no need of stopping the working
of your animals. They increase the appetite,
give fine coat, cleanse the stomach and urinary
organs; also increase the milk Of cows. Try
them, and you will never be without them. Hir-
am Woodruff, the celebrated trainer of trotting
horses, has used them for years, and recommends
them to his friends. Col. Philo. =. Bush, of the
Jerome Race Course, Fordham, n. T., would not
use them until he told of what they COM
posed, since which he is never without them. He
has over twenty running horses in his charge,
and for the last three years has used no other
medicine for them. He has kindly permitted me
to refer any one to him. Over 1000 other refer
ences can be seen at the depot. Sold by Drug
gists and Saddlers. Price IS cents per box.
Depot, Sc Cortlandt Street, New York.
sept9dw Inn. .. .....
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Energy BriCk.

The beet quality of Energy Brick can be had
at the Energy Brick Yard on tue Bluff, back of
the Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity. 4
Il Contrscts made on liberal terms. Please give
me 9. call. If s5s s5.5zI,1. W ~. ATklNsoA.
Rock Island, Oct. IL dkf
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HykER.ILs~AND pHG-

The wonderful effects of Mofats Life Pills in
cases of mental depression or physical weakness,
proceeding from indigestion, costiveness, or bili
Gus secretions, are certified to by millions of per
sons who have been benefited by them. They
the most efectic cathartic and purifier before
the public and have ever been in since 1922
They cheap, safe and reliable. Sold by all re-
spectacle dealers everywhere.
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TURNER'S TIC DOUL0UREUX OR
TURNER'S TIC D0UL0UREUX OR
UNIVERSAL NEURALGIA PILL,

A SAFE, CERTAIN AND SPEEDY CURE FOR
NEURALGIA AND ALL NERVOUS
DISEASES. .-
1t is unfailing remedy in all cases of Facial
Neuralgia, often effecting perfect cure in sim
gle day. No form of Nervous Disease fails to
yield TO its magic influence. Even the severest
eases of Chronic Neuralgia and general Nervous
Derangements of many years standing, affecting
the entire system, mpletely and permanent
ly cured by ii in a few days, few weeks at
the utmost. 1t contains nothing injurious to the
moss delicate system, and can always be used
with perfect safety. 1t is in constant use by the
best physicians, who give it their unanimous and
unqualified approval. Sent by mail on receipt
of 81 and two postage stamps. Sold everywhere.
TURNER 81 CO., Sole Proprietors, 12o
fremont Street, Boston, Mass.
sept2d3m.
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kRoMER's-UPHAM's-HAI DYE.-50 Cents q
box. Boxes larger than Dyes that cell for 81. Ma
TURAL, DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL WAR
kANTED To PLEASE. This article has been
thoroughly tested by DR.. Chiffon, of New York.
and Profs. Booth and Garrett, of Philadelphia,
who pronounce it free from all poisonous gredi-
ents, and the material composing it will not injure
the most delicate hair. Sold by Druggists and
Fancy Goods Dealers everywhere.
FL JN0. j. KRONER, Sole Proprietor.
LORD SMITH, Chicago, Ag's. nov5dIy.
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BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER.

T,HE UNDERSIGNED Is NOW BoTTLING
i Sands Cream or Stock Ale or Porter to sup
ply families and others, at their residences or
places of business, in quantities to suit. All
who wish nice Ale or Porter, in bottles ZONE bot
tie or more) can be supplied, by leaving their
orders at Mrs. Johnson's Ice Cream saloon or at
Vests Saloon. - - - =
jy3odtf. H. r. WESTs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-27

Hills Hair Dye, so cents. Black or brown n
srantaneous. Natural, beautiful, durable The
best and cheapest in use. Contains as much as
any dollar size. Depot No. &c John ST., New
York City. Sold by all druggists, patent medi-
cine, fancy goods and perfumery stores every
where. nov9dw1y.
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Another Great Triumph
&c. LIGHTE & CO.'S
PIANOS

HAvE just received the highest premium at
II the Iowa and Illinois Stats Fairs, over all
the most celebrated makers in the United States,
On the Committees Award Book, after the en-
try of the Lighte Il Co. Piano, under the head of
Best Squire Pianos, are the following remarks:
1st Premium-Splendid Instrument. Reasons
why this Piano received the first premiums lst
best case; 3D. best ringing tone, most vibration,
taking the same tone and striking with same
power; Sd, best tone: 4th, most mellow tone !;
5tb. best melody; 9th best general finish" The
president of the Committee says that "the mem
Pers each took to themselves piece of paper and
went from instrument to instrument, each making
their own notes without seeing each others pa
pers, on the following points, viz: First, case !;
second, vibration; third, tone fourth, power !;
fifth, sweetness sixth, melody; seventh, general
finish The committee unanimously gave the F..
c. Lighte Piano the first premium. These
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Proofs Of the Superior Quality
'-.- e of the
American " atch
-E .-s made at
wALTHANG, MASS.

The American Watch Company, of Waltham,
Mass respectfully submit that their Watches are
cheaper more accurate, less complex, more dura-
bile. and better adapted for general use, and more
easily kept in order and repaired than any other
watches in the market They are simpler in
structure, and therefore stronger, and less likely
to be injured than the majority of foreign watch
es which composed of from l25 to 800 pieces,
while in an oldEnglish watch there are more than
100 parts. How they run under the hardest trial
watches can have, is shown by the following let
ter:
s-Es PENN RAILROAD COMPANY.
H.r OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
Altoona, Pa, 10 Dec, 1856. !
+. GENTLEMES-The watches manufactured by
you have been in use on this railroad for several
years by enginemen, to whom we furnish
watches as part of our equipment. There are
now some three hundred OF them carried on our
line, and consider them good and reliable
time keepers. Indeed, have great satisfaction
in SAYING your watches give US less trouble, and
have worn and do wear much longer without re-
pairs than any watches we have ever had in use
on this road. AS you are aware, we formerly
trusted to those of English manufacture, of ac-
know dyed good reputation; sut q class they
never keep time correctly, nor have they done
as good service az yours. sss-
In these statements / am sustained by my pre-
decessor, Mr.. Lewis, whose experience extended
over series of years. Respectfully,
EDWARD H. WILLIAMS,
- General Superintendent.
American Watch CO., W altman.
We make now five different grades of watches,
named respectively follows:
Appleton, Tracy d Co., naltham, Mass.
Waitham Watch Company, Walthana. Mass
P S. Bartlett Waltham, Mass.
VIM. Ellery, Boston, Mass.
Home Watch Comnany Boston, Mass.
All of these, with the exception of the Home
Wata a1, IRA
| Watch Comfaty TO be of the best material, ON
the most approved principle. and to possess every
requisite for reliable tinle-keeper Every oeaief
| selling these watches is provided with the Com,
pany's printed card Of guarantee, which should
| accompany each watch sold. SO that buyers may
feel sare that they purchasing the genuine ar
| ticle There are numerous counterfeits and imi-
tat;ans of our watches sold throughout tie coun
| trv and we would caution purchasers to be OF
! their guard against imposition. 'e
| Any grades of waltham Watches may be pur
chased Of watch dealers throughout the country
| g 5 ROBBINS APPLETON,
4 arso9 EST le2; Broadway, New York.
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