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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

the district collected. ard a sri.able safe pnr.
| chased for their sac keeping. so that any uew
| Beard can Ut once gaia an sccura.e knowledge
of the BUSINESS sna actual condition os the nist
ters pertaining 20 The schools without that IN
conveaience heretofore experienced.
| The general succees Of the schools il larrelv
que 70 the faithful and efficient manner in which
MI W, A. Bcuis las discharged the ouerons
duties OF Superintendent. no has given bis
Whole time and attention 70 the work, and un
der the direction Of the Board has made sever
81 valuable Improvements in the general man
sseuisnt and discipline OF the schools. The
course o. SHADY and grading has been thorough
~ reviewed and changed. and . new and com
pisss 81 Of rules sdorted. u this work thu
teachers in the various dspartmenss have ably
/ ent
The attendance during the past year has been
largely increased. and the progress OF the purils
| 10 All the different departments marked aud ef.
ac.en ;s.sn.., me thorough aud uniform system o'
instfucton In all the various departments can
Justly be claimed a. the work OF The training
school. under the excellent supervision OF Mrs.
n: A.. Mc0onegal. livery nearly supplies The
schools with tssehers that are well prepared for
their work.
During the year tho study Of German has
been introduced into ell the schools, but. ws are
sorry to say, with but poor success. But few
pupils IN each building have joined the elsss-
and they to the disadva vantage of the other class.
e., IN that the recitation breaks In upon the ar
rangement of the other rscitationa.
teacher has also been employed exclusively
Tor writing, who has performed his duties we'll
and satisfactorily, but whether the study oi
0erman will DO continued in the schools 10 view
oi tho experience Of the past year. aud writing
be conducted bv . separate teacher. will b
questions for the inconine Hoard 10 decide.
The evening schools have been a success. and
a. necessity requires should be made more ex.
tsnsivs in their operations.
For ether matte IS Of lesser interest, reference
can be he'd TO the minutes Of the various school
meetings.
The above report Of the condition and require
mea6 ofths schools, together With the reports
ofthe Secretary, Treasurer and superintendent,
II, in behalf sf the Board of Directors, hereby
submitted for your approval.
]. s. DRAKE, President.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
March 9th, ls6s.-d3t-mon
SHERIFF'S SALE.


TAE STATE OF IOWA, L.
Scorr CousrY,
In the District Court Of Scott Coanty, State OF
Iowa:
BY virtue Of special execution issued from
tho Office OF the CLERK OF the district Court Of
Scott County, State Of Iowa. in favor Of Anna
Bentley, Elizabeth A. Brown, administrative Of
estate of Ira Brown, deceased, Anthony Van
wyek. james Van Wyck. John N. Day. J.. J..
Dixwell, J. L. Coffin, Austin Corbin, Alfred
SulIy, and Ludwig Drumming, dated March 9th,
1865. and to me directed. commanding me that
ofthe real estate hereafter described sf the said
George Bentley, Elizabeth Bentley, Elizabeth
| A. Brown adminjstratriz Of estate Of Ira Browp,
| deceased. Anthony Van Wick, James Van
Wyck. John n. Day, ]. J. Dixwell, J. L. Conn,
Austin Corbiu, Alfred sully, and Ludwig Bran
ming, make or cause to be made the sum Of
nine hundred and thirty (te3o. oo) dollars. with
| interest and costs. levied upon the following
real estate, lying and being situated IN ths
County Of Scott and State oil lows. viz: Lota
one Il y and two (o,, IN Block one ~ Of Baker,
addition 10 the City Of Davenport.
And hereby give public notice that shall
offer for sale at public outcry, At the Court
House door in the City Of Davenport, County
of Scott and State Of Iowa, on Saturday, the lltl
day Of April. 1868, between the hours offs clocl
A. N. and p, NJ. of said day. sale 10 coEnenc'
Il che hour Of two o'clock r. n of said day, an1
| viii sell 70 the highest and best bidder there
fer. in cash, the above described property. O
eufIcieut thereof 70 sstisfv The above debt, Will
interest snd costs.
mated this ninth dav OF March, 1859.
0USTAvUS SCHNII08B.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

ANSrAL SCHOOL MgErrxd.-Iu accordance
with The provisions Of the school law, tho
annual school election Tor members Of the
School Beard, took place to-day. The meet
ing WAS called TO order At Q o'clock BY the
President Of the Board, who stated BY
wha. authority and for what purpose the
meeting vas held, and then laid before the
electors assembled his annual report in BE-
half Of the Board Of Directors, which ws pub
lish elsewhere in this issue lie further pre-
ssnted the reports OF the Secretary, Treas
ursr and Superintendent. the reading Of
which we're dispensed with. and. on motion Of
Hon. James Thorinstcn, they were rsceiv-
I'd and adopted After some explanation
Of the suggestions and recommendations
contained in the Presidents report, it was.
on motion, received and adopted.
Mr. Thorington offered resolution, that
Q tax Of Ave mills on the dollar DO levied
on the taxable property Of the district for
the School House Fund. This resolution
was pretty we'll discussed, and Mr.. Mathss
offered an amendment fixing it at three
mills instead of five. This amendment was
also thoroughly discussed, and finally car
red By division of the house. vote
was then taken on the resolution CO amend
ed, and carried by . vote Of So to 81. 1t
being the opinion of those present that o
part Of the debt incurred in the building Of
the new school houses should remain un-
paid, and be met by future taxation.
On motion. the electors delegated 10 tho
incoming Board the powers specified in ar-
tioles First. Second and Third Of Section Z,
Chapter let, of the school laws Of the State.
Mr.. Andre'en moved that the incoming
Board be requested to levy only Eve mill
tax for the Teachers Fund, provided that
would be sufficient 10 carry that fund
through without serious detriment to the
schools. The motion prsvailvsd. and on
motion Of Mr.. Thorington, the meeting
proceeded to the election Of officers for the
ensuing year. The following ticket, noni
mated at the citizens meeting, held at the
Court House, last Monday evening, wal
placed in the field and elected BY unani
nous vote. there being no opposition what
ever to the regular nomination:
Presidsnt-3. p. Whitcomb.
Vice Presidsnt--Edwin Smith.
Treasurer Gould.
Sscretary-F. w. Ehrig.
Director for three years-Dr. J. j. OILS
hausen.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
In BankruDtcy.

In the District Court OF the United States for
tho District OF Iowa.
In the matter of Simeon s. Hobson, Bankrupt.
To the Creditors Of said Simeon y. hobson,
and oil other persons interested
C1RS: YOJ ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
- that petition has been filed in said Court
by Eimeon 3. Hobson, of the city Of Davsn-
port, county Of Scott, and State Of Iowa, in
said District, duly declarsd bankrupt under
the Act OF Congress Of March I'd, 1867, e.
titled "An Act to establish = uniform system sl
Bankruptcy throughout the United Stases' for
discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts. and other claims prov able under said Act,
and that the 7th day Of April, A. d. 1855, Al
the hour Of 10 O'Clock A. n. of said day. is a.
signed for the hearing Of the same. before The
said Court. At Chambers, st Otsurnwa, lows
when and where you may attend and show cause
if any you have, why the prayer Of said petition
should net be granted.
You are hereby further notified that the third
meeting Of the creditors of the said Simeon o
Hobson. for the purposes provided il SectioI
2eth of the said Act of Congress Of Marcf
I'd, 1867. will be held on the LIST day Of April
A. d. 1868, At the hour OF ten o'clock A
II. of said day, before n. N. Price. ESQ
| Register in Bankruptcy. at his office. No. I
| West-Seeoud street, in the city Of Davenport
Scott county, State Of lows, when and wher'
you can be present il you desire TO be-.
JOHN q. BILLS,
Atty for said Bankrupt.
1 March 9th, 1865 dat mon
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

From the Dubuque Herald wc learn
that on Mond " morning, the Gath ult., j.
G. Elwood of Fairfield, Jackson county,
sold somo stock to couple o! men from
ths vicinity of Freeport. Ill. They had not
money enough with them to pay the price
of the stock. They paid him $3.50, and
we're to pay the balance upon their arrival
At home, El~ooi to accompany them and
assist 10 getting the stock through. They
lsft thst day, crossing the Mississippi At
this place Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Elwosd
expected to return here on the cars " sdnss-
day and 60 homo on the stage Thursday.
On Monday last, A. the family were at din
ner, they heard, as they supposed, Mr.. T..
wood halloo At the gate. as he is accussox.
Cd to do, for the boys to com. and tax .
care Of his horse when coming home. They
oil jumped up from the table and ran to th.
door to greet him. having felt considerable
anxiety on account OF his protracted ab
sssce, but upon opening the door there VA.
no person TO be seen. What is strangsl
still, While every member Of the family
even to the smallest child-cn. heard and 70
cognizsd his voice, the servant girl did no
hear anything. Tuesday morning his COZ
started in quest Of him, and has not - ye
returned. Mr.. Elwood 10 one Of the wealth
lest farmers and stock saissss in that ssun
~, and considerable anxiety is felt for BIZ
safety BY his friends. II he received pa,
for the stock sold, he had nearly, Or quite
$500 with him. Nothing has been hear,
Of him since he sresssd the river here.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
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This invaluable toilet article was discovered by
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Ne Duro and Cali for Mrs.
Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for
Children Tsething-hsving the fac sin,ils
Of "Curtis 4 Perkins" on the outside wrap
per-all others are base limitations. Sold
BY oil druggists throughout the world.
Price So cents q bottle.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

How warm sos'er the genial sun
MAY look in kindness on the earth,
In Tom Jones veins no cheering warmth
Dispeis the gloomy sorrow Of his soul,
Dyspepsia. like goblin, hunts him down,
Ague. grim chamberlain, lights him to bed.
While Dulln-ss, Vertigo, and Headache dire
groan,
Hearken Thomas, to instruction
For ell thy ills aremedy is found
A Panacea, certain, pleasant, sure,
PLANTATION BirrERs-S. 7. lss0-X.
Awondsrous Tonic. made by Dir. Drake.
We presume "poor Toms" case 10 no,
worse than hundreds who are cured daily
by the wonderful medicine.
MAasoLiA WArER.-A delightful toilet
article superior to Cologne and at half the
price.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Go,xo TO FnAxcs.-The Rev. Father Pal
amorgucs announced yesterday that he is
about to start on journey to France. He
will leave as soon IS the priest who 10 to I'LL
his place during his absence shall have ~
rived
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
Les not ysar rni.d be troubled. !.

A@et oOt yOor mhnO DO trooDIe0s
or your body become enfceblsd by the pangs
Of Neuralgia, Nerve-ache, or any other
nervous complaint bu, on their first ap-
pearance, partake Of DR.. TURNER'S TIC
DOULOUREUA, or UNIVERSAL NEU-
RALGlA PILL. II stimulates the nerve
flaid, aud defeats these diseases. Apoths-
carries have il. Principal depot, 12o TIRE
MONT ST, BOSTON, MASS. PRICE, 81, 90
per package by mail, two postage stamps
avfre
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

HoLLowAYs Pulls AND OINTMENT
Falling OF the womb.-During the early
stages of CESSATION, many young married
females are subject to sinklns Of the womb
which causes them considerable trcpidatior
and uneasincss. The Ointment will be found
invaluable in these cnsrgencies,as it entirely
dispensrs with the necessity for pessarics OF
mechanical agencies. The Pills will brac,
the enfeebled organs strengthen the sys
TEN and secure the invalid from n future re
lapse These medicines are valuable in al
complaints incidental to the female sex
Sold nv All iruyrists
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

"Barrs.ts Vegetable Hair Restorative"
took the First Premium over ell competi-
tors at the New Hampshire State Fair. I,
stands c,ntessedly without rival through
ont the country, and is driving oil othc,
proportions fro n the market. -Phladek
phia Public Ledger.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

ROYAL BAKrue Powpss is actually cheap.
sf BY twenty per cent. thnn Cream Tar
tar and Soda, - eommonly used. AK
your grocer for il.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

nxxovED.-Gso. W. Smiley, the we'll
known stove merchant has removed to the
southeast corner OF Second and Harrison
streets. only q few steps from his old stand.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

SrssR's VINES are the pure juice Of tho
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be excelled for the invalid or con.
valcscns. They are highly esteemed for
sacramsntal purposes. N. b. Good Wine
makes good blood.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

r.Rx 10 Rrvr. Eighty acres, all cult
va,sd. good hsuss. barn, aud $500 cash rent.
ELDnlpsE = BHo.,
Land aud Insurance Agts, Visle's Block.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

WANTED. or eight good painters
can end immediate employment on the
steamer Minnesota, now laying u Lc Claire
Iowa, apply to +. w. LsAous.
March 9th, 1858
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
LOCAL sTEMs.

.coSsururioS WArtK 10 certain cure
for Diabetes, and all diseases oil the Moneys
Far sale hy al Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
e i z Y 1T II RI -

kErsgR has the best assortment of linen
table cloths. napkins, &C., in the market.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

1T. lsxrLR, Gardener and Florist, cor.
Ath and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
trecs. my20.1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

JAzss 8. KmK 1 Co.'S tne staple and
fancy Toilet Soaps, comprising Gcrman
Matted. Olive, Star, Improved Chemical
Pal n. &c. Sold by all grocsrs and fancy
goods dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

a. TO rus Besv.--Go to the Bryant & Strattos
Iowa State business College TO get thorough psac
ticai business education. or 70 become good soun,
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers, I'd
drsss, (enclos,ng stanpl 1.-THE Bryant D SHAttus
Commercial College, Daven port. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
.assigsaee's .VOstre.


DisfBicf oS Iowa, Is
A. the city Of Davenport, on the I'd day ol
March, 4. D. 1865:
The undersigned hereby gives notice Of his
Winfield Tp.. in the county Of Scott, and
State or Iowa. within said District, Who
has been adjudged . bankrupt upon his own %
tition by the District Court Of said District
mchy ID 81 mon Jyo W. 0nseN
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

The undersigned in withdfaw ing from the nrm ol
Regner Ssiles, would respectfully thank friends
aud customers for the liberal paronag exended the
arm during the past three years. and request
tinnance Of the to his late par ner n. A. Reg
uee, who will continue the business at the old aud.
II. u. u. SKtLES.
DAVENPORT. March sth. 1858. mhg dSt4v1t
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Kromer's Hair Dye, Natural, Durable, Baauiifnl
Beat and Chespc.t IN the World. Sold By all Drug.
gists and Country Stnrekecperr. JOHN J. KRONER
Sula Prnpriator. 4nl Chestnut ST. lhllAdelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

GLAp TIpiSGs. Thousands Of persons
who were otlcted many years with terrible
sores have been almost instantly relieved Of
pain, and In short time permantly cured
by the use Of Sonn's Ointment.
Pain cannot exist wherc this great RENE
dy is faithfully applied. The lame, halt.
and still jointed in great numbers have
been restored to tho natural use Of their
limbs, by the use Of this wonderful pre-
parsticn. II is also m iniallible remedy
lor bites Of poisonous insects and snakes,
fresh wounds. swellings .sprsins, bruises and
inaamations Of every kind, on either man
or beast.
Every family should keep constantly on
hand a supply of SIoan's Ointment in case
Of emergency
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Tus Brsr Aso ORIatsAL ToSio cv IEoH. Phos-
phorus aud Calls ava known as Caswel Mack * Co. .
kcrro Pho.ph ,rated Elixir of Caiissya Bark. The
Iron restores color to the blood, the phosphorus
of tho tissne aud the caisaya give
natural heithful tone to the digestive organs.
thereby curing dyspe psia la Its various forms,
weakfulnc=s. general debility, and depression Of
spirits. Manufactured only BY Caswell, Hazard T.
20 New York. Sold by all druggists.
"A rad. y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

THE aRsAf FAMILY MEDICINE OF TEE AGE -
Pain Killer taken internally. should he adul-
terated with milk or water. and sweetcned
with sugar il desired, or made into syrup
with molasses. For Cough, a few drops
on sugar eaten will be more effective than
anything else. For Sore Throat, gargle
the throat with a mixture Of Pain Killer aud
water and relief is immediate and the cure
positive. 1t should not be forgotten that
the Pain Killer is equally as good to take
internally. as to use externally. Each bot
tie is wrapped with full directions for it,
use
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

irKs fragrant oasis after tract of bar
ren desert. Phalon's new perfume, "FLOR
DE MAYO" seems 20 the man Of gentle
manly tastes and refined instincts. when by
any accident he has peen restricted TO for Z
time 10 the ordinary extracts for the hand
kerchief Sold by all druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Mono LABOR IN MassIssIrPl.-We learn
from the letter Of an ex.Milwaukse mer-
chant, who is now running large plsnta-
tion no. fer from Vicksburg, that labor has
fallen nstonishingly in the past two years.
Negroes are now making contracts for the
current year 1t the low price Of ten dollars
per month and end themselves. Twoyesrl
ago the price was fifteen dollars per month
and the planter had to dnd the negro. The
prospects now are that some money will he
made in raising cotton during the current
year. The repeal Of the onsssus Govern
nent tax aud the reduction Of at least one
hundred per cent. In the wages Of labor, vii
soable the pl1n0se 10 ell his c0tton nov and
asthe esme tiuo obeain fair remupesotior
To- his time and capital.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
aevuar. REPORT

Hoard Of Directors of sEsr Hnsfes
pendent school District, City
Of Davenport. Cor the school
Yc0r lAO9.S.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

Tux Couon AND Luao RKHEDY, for every
family TO keep on hand, ALIENS LUXE
BaLsAn /, sells everywhere, and gives
satisfaction. Read tho following extracts
from letters: l.. Is. Bowie, Druggist.
Uniontown. Penn, writes, April I, 1866 !:
Aliens Lung Bslsam has performed seme
remarkable cures about here. I recon-
mend 1t with confidence in oil diseases Of
tho Throat and Lungs" STERLING Bno.,
Druggists, write from Carrolton, January
~, 1866 Send us six dozen ALLEN's
LuSo BAIsAn. We are entirely out OF il.
II gives moro general satisfaction than any
other medicine We sell" Sold by all Deal
srs In Family Medicines.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
To.Dav's Advertisements.
Ring Lest

IN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY LAST, A sRAL
~ Ring with initial ''C'' In the inside The finder
Will be lberaliy rewarded By leaving the came ~
CRANE cos,
mch9-1lt NJ w. Cor ed and Brady streets
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09
nlNNol.UTl0N.

mnR Co-PARrNRRsHlP EXISTING UNDER
the Ar0 Of RE0NtkR ski Rs, 0foceee, No. a
Brady esrses. 10 this day dissolved BY nstual con
esnt. u n @. Skiles sstiviD". The businsss will
be conducted at the old Stand BY n. A. Regnier vhC
the debte Of the coaccrn, and will settle a
accounts due the firm.
II A. RE0NlER,
II. N. u. sKILE5.
Osvnpnovf March 9Th 1863
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

AN ORDINANCE to amend section Eve Of
the ordinance called Tan ordinance 10
provide for the election by the people Of
= Street Commissioner, City Attorney,
City Wharf Master, City Sexton, Cay
Assessor and Health Inspector
Be Il enacted BY thr City Council of the
City Of Darsaport. That section five Of an
ordinance to provide for the election BY the
people of Street Commissioner, ETC., pass
ed and approved March 9th, 1866, BE- and
hereby is repealed and tho following in
place thereof substituted /:
SEC. 5. That on the first Saturday in
April, 1868, and in each year thereafter,
there shall be elected BY the legal voters o.
the city of Davenport, one person to fill tha
sffice Of City Assessor fer said city. who
shall hold his Office for one year from the
1st Cay Of January next, and until his sue
cessor u elected and qualified.
Passed and approved March 4th, 1868.
IAttestl NJ. DoSAnus, Mayor.
Jonx LitLIs. City Clerk.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-03-09

PEzsssAL-J. n. Day, Esq, received q
dispatch this morning from Washington
Pa. announcing the sudden and very SO.
rious illness Of his father. He leaves foI
that place this evening.
Frank Jsrvis, Esq, Of The 7rss Rsiica
is con6ned to his room BY severe illness