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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

EXCUSES FOR NOT GoINa I'd CHURCH
Some observing individual has gath
cred up the follwing excuses given for
not attending church on the Sabbath.
IL is hardly 1.-THE ofthe possible num-
Der: "Overslept myself; could not
dress In time |; too windy; too dusty /;
too wet; too damp; too sunny cloudy;
don't feel disposed; no other time to
myself; look over my drawers; put
my papers 70 rights letters to write to
friends mean to take ride; tied to
business six days Inf week no fresh
air ON Sunday; can't breathe in church;
feel little chilly; feel very lazy ; ex-
pect company to dinner; got a head
ache; intend nursing myself to-day /;
new bonnet not come home; tore my
muslin dress going down stairs new
novel, must be returned Monday morn
ing; wasn't shaved in time; don't like
the liturgy, always praying for the
same thing; don't like an organ, tits
too noisy; don't like singing without
music, makes me nervous the spirit
is willing, but the flesh 10 weak dis
like an extemporary sermon, too prosy;
nobody to-day but our own minister
can't always listen to the same preach
err don't like strangers; can't keep
awake when / am at church."
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
MofIatt's Lac Pin. q Ph8nix Dit,.r,.

Where frst used In prixsfe, practice On 1895 They
wire introduced 70 the ublc IN 1898 since which time
In Of ali other Caihartic and pnrIfIng Med,
cnes. There Is hardly family among civilized nations
who have not personal evidence OF their beneficial
elects Their great success owing TO their uniform
reliability N Constipation Bilious and stomnche
Diseases whether OF fony short duration They are
entirely vegetable In their and harmless 10
the senfes infant. One Ingredient opens the pores Of
the SKIN another 10 dluretic, and stimulates proper
action VI hc kidneys; third 10 ,emoilent. ioosing
phlegm and humor from the lungs other properties
are warming and cathArtc. snd eIeAns~ the stomach
effect s 10 regulate the impaired functions OF the sys
tenn and To produce AeaiM II is noa asserted Monattv
Pills are cure H-that they win cure all complaints
upon TO nervous and sick Heapache Costiveness
Dyspepsia indigestion, Jaundice, Liver and Bilious
complaints, Cods Scurvy. General Weakness, &c.
upon Millions Of cures have been cited in no singular
instacnce has complaint eyer come TO our knwsdge
where they have mot operated as recommended.
the symptoms and sss 1 Of each disease treat
ment. furnishes evidences, &c. n
We briefly refer TO Rev David Elder. Frankllh N c.,
nna s;,,sr Ho ot1' sss
Pa, had scrona, sad bad 10 crutches wsseured In
three wseks Sanes b. DOZENS, Of Adrian, Michigan
cured Of bilious revor. Rev: Henry Graham: Presby.
Rev I'd, " May. Twsnty -nrst, Nov York, OF Rkeums.
Do~les. Editor Of the Springfield tMsss Republican,
ssz oftioGst,y Gil piiis. with fsi' circular. Ac
.ili be esnt gratis 70 sny Physician or Clergyman ON
Menats Life Pills. are Is cents : boz Monat's Pho.
nix Bitrl 81 per bottle They sold By all respecta
b!s che continents and the IsIands
WHITE ROWLAND, Propri..or..
SUCCESSORS 10 Or. J. Moaatts, and d.. WIN r. Moisss.
1AS sh-wy lsIHberty 81. N. Y.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahahino'csk oysters.

Musrc. II fhay be of Interest to our
lady readers TO know that the place to
find tho latest piano music ~ at the
News Depot, In Carter House Block.
Chaplin keeps on hand general assort-
ment OF Select music, being especially
gifted with superior taste in the selec-
ton of the best pieces extant. He is
also agent for the celebrated cabinet
organ manufactured by Taylor & Far
ley, the superior merits of which We
might write full half column. In
tone they cannot be excefled, and in
price they come within the reach of a
large proportion of the people who are
unable to expend the large amount of
money necessary in the purchase of a
piano. Those Who desire, can test the
merits Of this organ b eailing at the
News Depot.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

dold holds steady. latest quotations SI.ss.
The local markets are firnf on everything
except pork.
There is but little produce Of any kind CON-
ing IN. Wheat raled on the strests from si.ss
to 4f.8o.s ~ ~
Corn, 80 cents.
Barley and Rye. None in market.
Pork dull at $3.50 10 ss.75,
Egss nominal at 20 cents. u -. ,~w
Butter dull ut 20o2k
Beans, sioo0soo, according 10 quality.
Flour has advanced 50 cts. per hundred on
all grades, with q prospective advance Of 50
cts. more, 10 correspond with the price of
wheat.
Wool quiet. with little coming in ruling
from 35640 cts.
The Chicago Tribune says: Advices recefv-
ed from the eastern markets from dey 20 day
have bsem rtntforWfy Jf 1 eAesrins character,
shippers throughout. and the competition be-
tween buyers, for the same and different
points, has been suficient to fmpart healthy
strong feeling I'm the market here, and enable
holders Of suitable lots to realtze at sstisfac
tory prices.
The Money market Ia marked by no new
features some few houses report the feeling
little more comfortable. but in the aggregate
there Is no let mp TO the stringency which has
been the ruling feature for the past month or
six weeks. Paper IL subjected to close scru-
tiny. and none. bat the. best names, backed
with unexceptional collsterals 10 accepted.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
GhureA liretturv,

aAPTIsT.-Gornero of Main and 5th Streets.
Rev. J. Hall, ID. D., Pastor. services every
sabbath at l0l4 A. NJ. and I1sP. M. Sabbath
SCHOOL ut IL NJ. . So
METHODTST.-Corner Washington md eth
ctreet. Rev. J. G.. Dimmitt Pastor. Services
eovery sabbath at 1olz a. M. and r. NJ. Sab
bath school at9, A. Nj.
PRESBYTERTAN.-Ma Street between
attn and 7th. Rev. ID. Russell Pastor. Services
every sabbath at lglf a. NJ. and up. NJ. Sab,
bath school at II NJ.
CoNGREGATIoSAL.- Clay and
sth Streets. Rev. In b. Fifiefd Pastor Services
avery Sabbath at l01x A. NJ. and ~ T. Nj Sab
bath school at IL NJ. Z.
EPIsCOPAL.-over Miners Drug store 30
story. Rev. H. @. kinney, Rector. Service ey-
cry SABBATH at l0ta a M. and ia T. M. sab
.-soverfnan's Block. Rev:
Hamilton Pastor. Services every Saobatn ~
i0ix a. IA. and ~ p. M. sabbath Schooi AZ
: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES street between
I'm and Sth. Father r. f. Gum. Services
eyery Sabbath at 3, M ana IVA a. VI. SAP
bath school at 2, r. NJ.
GERMAN LUTHERAN.-Fremont Street,
Rev; r r J. a, ,o, List. Pastor. Services every
EvANGELICAL.-Rev y. j. Schultz, Pas.
Tor Services every Sabbath 1T lolx A. n. and
III P. NJ. Sabbath SCHOOL at 2 +. M.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicho lson's Rappahannock Oysters.

CON THAT WILL BE JoyFyL2'
When men and women throw "Physic
to the dogs" and when trifie out of
order, Or to prevent getting out of or
der, take Plantation Bitters. Are you
Dyspeptic, Nervous, Jaundiced, Hy'p-
ped, Low Spirited, Weak, or are you
sick and don't know What ails you {?
We have been, and was recommended
to try Plantation Bitters, which We
did with great satisfaction and entire
success. Delicate Females, Clergy men,
Merchants, Lawyers, and persons of
Sedentary Habits, are particularly ben
Gifted by these Bitters. The sale is
perfectly enormous.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

THE MEssAGE.-.We are unable, on
account of its extreme length, to pub
lish the message of Gov. Stone in full,
but we give the larger portion Of 1t on
second page Of ts-day's paper, in which
is included those points ofspecial inter-
est to the people Of this ccurty. 1t Is
a very comprehensive document, EN-
bracing correct history Of the State,
more especially within the past two
years. With no attempt at buncombe,
the Governor has confined himself to
correct exhibit of facts connected
with the progress Of our State. 1t is .
document OF which the people Of Iowa
may justly feel proud, and should be
read by every citizen of the Common
wealth.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's kappahannock Oysters.

hsA- Martin White & Co. have for
sale the new patent sponge mattresses,
now being extensively introduced
throughout the country and which bids
fair to supercede hair aud feathers
They are considered preferable on ac-
cohit of cleanlihess and they do not
pack. Those desiring anything in
that 1.-The should call ard examine them
at their new furniture rooms, new
brick block H. . ..... r
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

PRAIRIE FARMER kNNUAL.-This is
the title of beautiful little work, of
about 100 pages, which we have receiv-
ed from the Prairie Farmer Company
of Chicago. Altogether, it Is one Of
the most desirable books, especially for
the Farmer and Fruit.grower, that has
lately been issued. The price is placed
at % cents 1.-The publishers of the PRATT
lie Fdrmer. however, offer to present a
copy gratis to each subscriber to that
journal, for 1868, ard send both on re-
ceipt of 50, the price Of the Farmer for
one year.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

A LARGO SnEreHISa PARTY.-The
citizens of Waterloo took advantage OF
the good sleighing and favorable wealth
er last Saturday and turned out en-
nadsse for grand sleighride, visiting
on their grand rounds, Cedar Falls.
There were betwosn twenty five and
thirty sleds, sleighs, turnouts and
general tarnoats, numbering in all
about 80 couple as near as we could
count. It was quite q creditabfe show
ing. We suggest to our people that
the example of our neighbors 10 worthy
of emulation.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

g WHERE TO FIND THEM.--Justice
blanks, deeds and mortgages, executed
in the best style, may be found at the
News depot. Yesl speaking of the
News Depot reminds US that Chaplin
has lately received another large stock
of goods, consisting of books, station
cry and everything in his line, which
he is getting rid of very fast. We adj
wise our readers to call in time.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Coos CoUoII BALsAM" are house
hold words throughout the United
States rs We travel We are Erected
with it from rtcks and feiices; II We
pick up newspaper we are advised to
".ry it"; and as we visit our friends we
see 1t on the shelf ready for use. 1t
sbothes fretful children, puts n veto on
coughing, and is great relief to the
cousumptive. FIT ..... I'D aI..0
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

n@~FoR RENT.-A house and six
acres of ground for rent, pleasantly sit
uated in the southern part of the city.
The house, stable and other out-build-
ings are all in good repair. There is a
large amount of fruit trees on the place,
besides an extensive vinyard. Part
payment for rent will be taken in board
if desired. For particulars enquire of
ID. c. Williams, at the lumber yard.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

A FRANK CoNFEssIoN.-Mr. O. +.
Castle. of Rochester, N. r., writes: 1
have used your machine for several
months and being familiar with most
other first-class machines, / unhesitat-
ingly pronounce yours the best family
Sewing Machine. In common use
with many others ! confess | was
prejudIoed against il, Oh account OF its
being one-thread machine, until had
thoroughly tested it, am now salts
fed that it Is the simplest, least liable
to get out Of order. and easier to work,
that. is to run the stlllest, make the
strongest seam. and heRs, feIls aud
cords, better than any other machine"
Letter to Wilcox & Gibbs 8. NJ. Co.,
April IL, 1857.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

D~ AUcTIoNEERs.-We desire to
state to the people of Cedar Falls and
the surrounding country, that we are
thoroughly acquainted with the auc-
ton business, both country sales and
merchandise, and that we will execute
business in as good manner and on as
reasonable terms as any other firm.
We are also ready to receive goods at
any time.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappaliannock Oysters,

GET WHAT You PAY FoR.-fn buy
ing Saleratus, as other things, Gee that
you get what you pay for, viz: l6 oun-
ces when you pay for q, a pound. If
you always buy ID. b. Beland & Co.'s
Best Chemical Sdteratus you will never
be deceived, but always get full Weight
and the best goods. r#
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters
MARRIAGR CIJIDE.

VouNGs GREtT PATHOLOGICAL WORK, Of
Il Every one his oYn octor--Being q Priv,te In.
strvctor for Married Parsons those About 10 Marry
both Male end Female, In everything csncernIne TIE
physiology and relations Of Sexual ystem and the
Production or Prevention Of offspring including all the
new discoveries never before given In the English
suase. by WV. Yorso, NJ ID. This 10 really q valuable
and Interesting work IL is written In plain Language
Tor the general readsf and Illustrated with upwards
OF one hsndred enrrsvngs. Al young married people
or those contemplating marriage and having The least
impeachment To married life should read this beck
secrets that every should be acquainted
With stu u Is book that must be locked mp and not
lie about the house. n viii be sent % any on re-
ceipt OF Fifty cents Address Dr. WIN YOUNG, No.
4le Spruce s., above Fourth, Philadelphia. 2a-iy
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

LECTURERS. Miss Ahha e. Dickih-
son will lecture in this city Jan. 27th,
Petroleum v. Nasty, Feb. 5th, Theo-
dore Tiltoh, Feb. oath, aid Fred Doug.
lass, March I'd. Tickets for the four
lectures ehtitling the holder to reserv-
ed seats, will be sold for two dollars.
No season tickets will be sold after
the lecture of Anna Dickinson.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
CHURCH DEp1cArIos AT WAvERLY,

CHURCH DEDIcATIoN At WAvERLY.
We learn from the Phgnir that the
basement OF the NJ. r. Ghprch in Wa
very. Was dedicated on Saturday the
r2th inst 81 DR.. T. n. Eddy Of Chica-
go.
At the morning and evening service
over 5000 were subscribed and by a
number of subscriptions afterward by
persons who were not present at the
dedication the sum total was swelled to
over 50, 900, which relieved the trustees
Of tbesceisty iron, oil liability.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholsori's RabpAhannock Oysters.

VALENTINES VALENTINES! =
Chaplin, the news man, has received q
large supply of all Kinds, shades, and
conditions, and is prepared to satisfy
the tastes of all! He has a large as
sortment of both the handsome and
the ugly kind. #4
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters


SELLING AT CosT.-Frank Nicely
having purchased the entire stock OF
dry goods of l.. Darling, proposes to
sell off at cost the fall and winter stock
now on hand. for cash, in order to give
room for fresh supply of new and FASH
ioHable spring goods. To accomplish
this he will offer to the people Of Cedar
Falls and surrounding country some
rare inducements, which should be
needed by those i'm search of good bar
gains. The stock, as our readers are
well aware, is one of the best that
could be purchased in an eastern mar
ket. Call and examine the stock, and
save money by purchasing where you
can get the cheapest with the best.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

LAND ASSESSED The Auditors re-.
por: shows the number of scres of land
assessed In Black Hawk County in 1867
to be 351 1873. r,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

sJCsT Our OF Press! PROF. Agas-
siz's Travels in Brazil, aud Beecher's
Norwood. Orders for any late publica-
ton, or anything in the book line, will
be promptly attended to by Wise d
Bryant.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

!, THE LATEST IsT--the enor-ist. Neal
Bryant, the champion, offers to snore
with any man for $500 side.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Nicbolscn's Rappahannock Oysters:
"THs DEAREST THING YOU EVER
KNEW WITHIN A HUMAN DOOR," was
Polaitd's White Pine Compound.
Read the advertisement and If you are
diseased try it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

fCE.-The race leading from THE large
race to the Starch Factory was frozen
entirely solid, also the one leading from
the factory to the river. Workmen
have been busy during the past week
cutting out the ice and a passage way
for the water has been made.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters

s~N. bah those knowing them
selves indebted to Miss A. McNally &
Sister, are requested to call and settle
before the first day of February next.
We desire to square up all our old ac-
counts Immediately.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

SOME ON SKATEs.--Chef1es Oxford of
Detroit, skated sixty consecutive hours
without sleep or rest, thereby winning
a wager of $500. .sBa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nieholson,s Rappaiiannock Oysters.

RELIaIous.-Owing to the delay In
procuring the windows for the Episco-
pal Church, services will be held in the
Presbyterian Church, on the two fol-
lowing sabbaths. Time of holding
service is changed to 2 o'clock.
III. G.. KINNEY.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oyster,


PAess cLxAx sALyE, 70. Burns. scalds. scrofula,
blans, stings Bruises Cuts swelings Ac., whet ,er
upon man or beast 10 the most wonderful article ever
II always innamatIcn subdues pa.n aud heah siihou,
scar Ills worth It's weight In gold 10 any family and
should always be on hand warranted TO do what
N says every time.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

Observation-Disclosures White & Co.
have new advertisement this week,
to which the attention OF our readers is
directed. They keep 6ii haiid a full
supply Of furniture of all kinds' and
accommodate customers on short Or
der. ...-.. f,.... .. ..-....-.s.- .,--r
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

par For the best, at lowest price, in
the line of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Kerosene, all kinds of Patent
Medicines, also School and Blank
Books, Stationery and Wall Paper, go
to Wise q Bryant's, New Brick Block.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

DON'T FAIL TO Go.-Don't fail TO at
tend the lecture of Miss Anna Dickin-
son, next Monday evening, Jan. 9th,
at the M. e. Church. gn p
Sale of resolved seats will close at
four o'clock Monday afternoon.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

CHoIR.-The choir IN the Congrega.
tional Church Of Waterloo, sang In the
Presbyterian Church of this city, last
Sabbath evening. The singing was
very fine.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannock Oysters.

nM- CEDAR FALLS LIBRARY Asso-
CITATION. Association has a LII
brary of about one thousand volumes.
Any person can have the privilege OF
drawing books for the period Of one
year by paying the sum of two dollars.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

The weather during the past week,
has come down from its Arctic temper
AZURE, and has been reasonably moder-
ate and pleasant.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

MERRY's FLEET.-From the Herald
we learn that G. H. Merry of Dubuque
has arrived in New Orleans with his
fleet. The time consumed from Du-
buque to New Orleans, VAS forty seven
DAYS. aaz .s.a.-aaan p. .a#ira. srrv-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Nicholson's Rappahannoek oysters.

nA- LosT.-Between the Methodist
Church and Miss McNally's Milliner
Shop, on the eth inst, a port monte
containing four five dollar bills and a
breast pin.
Finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving it at this office.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

ny Girl wanted in the country ut
more than the usual wages. Enquire
at GAZETTE Office.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24
Yutal Autiees.

ALI Notices In this Column will be charged
ten cents per line for each insertion.
"A reduction will be made for notices IN
serted for a period OF 8, or IL months.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

TRIBUNE ALMANAC.-We are in re-
ceipt of the Tribune Almanac and po-
litical register for 1858. Our readers
can be accommodated with this re-
liable record of important events by
addressing the Tribune association,
New York. Price 20 cents.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

9otal department.

~ Subscribers will understand hereafter
~ when their paper Is marked with an Y
KAathat their subscription has expired. No
paper sent for longer time than paid for.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

New AD.-We call special attention
to the new. advertisement appearing
this week, of Charles Nicely, our we'll
known dealer in groceries. Mr.. n. In
constantly in receipt of new goods and
always carries well filled shelves. His
stSre is conceded to be one of the best
places to deal in town, as he keeps a
full supply always on hand, of just
what you want In the line of groceries.
Success to all such,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

NoTIcE.-All Persons knowing them
selves. indebted to Z. NJ. Stead, will
please call and pay up ON or before the
LIST of Feb. 1868, or the account will
be left for collection.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

AA- Lot 2, Block 8, Spear & Hart
mans Addition, for sale cheap. Apply
to e. A. SNYDER.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

s@- FoUND.-The person, that left a
portemonie at Miller & Wilson'S Dry
Goods store, can have 1t by calling and
describing same. ....,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

NOVEL LAW SUTTON Monday,
January 18th, an Information was filed
before United States Commissioner
Shields. by l.. q. Ward, travelling
agent OF Philip Wadsworth & Co., OF
Chicago, against Sylvester w. Bird,
James y. Bird, Peter Pickton, compos-
ing the hrm OF Bird, Pickton & Co., of
The Information charged defendants
with a misdemeanor pufishable by
imprisonment, liz violating the 10th
subdivision Of Chapter "A OF tile Bank
rupt Act. IL involves the intent with
which she defendants disposed of n
stock Of goods ut Cedar Falls I'm Decem-
Der last. The warrant was served by
Y. y. Marshal Sessions, by arresting
sylvester w. Bird, and bringing him
before the Commissioner mt lis office
on "Wednesday. A great number of
Witnesses were examined by the prose-
cutiof, occupying the whole or We'd
nesday afternoon and evening and the
whole OF yesterday. The arguments of
counsel were made and the matter sub
United at z o'clock last evening.
The Commissioner reserved his de.
cision until this morning at 0 O'Clock.
j. M. Griffith, ESQ, appears for the
prosecution J. M. Boys, OF Waterloo.
and Cbas. p. Brown. OF Cedar Fails.
for defendant. This Is the frat prose
cutfon OF the kind In the State. - u-
buque Herald.
The decision of the Commissioner In
the above case, was to the effect
that sufficient evidence had DOT been
produced to fix upon him any violation
of the law and defendants wis acquit-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-01-24

AUDITORS Reformation. John A.
Elliott Auditor Of the State forwards
us copy of his report to the Twelfth
General ASSEMBLY. The report shows
discrepancy Ia the permanent school
fund of several Of the counties owing
to the Encouragement u soiis of the
county officials.