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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
Immense Fortune.
Young MiIIiner Falls Heir TO Nine-
teen Million Dollars.

AGcb uAIEHOn DOklATbs
A few years since. young English
man, residing in this country, FORM
ed the acquaintance of young lady
In the town of Fort Edwards, IN. Y.
by the name of Ellen Gray, young
woman who earned her daily bread
by pursuing the vocation of village
milliner and dress maker. Like
many others, this acquaintance
ripened into love, and subsequently,
they became engaged. His relatives
resided In England, whittier he re-
paired, and after short time became
the fortunate possessor of immense
wealth, by the death of blood rela-
tioD. Corresponding regularly with
his fair betrothed living across the
briny sea. he expected to return at q
certain day and make her his wife.
He died about two years ago, before
consummating his wishes, leaving his
immense wealth to the Fort Edwards
milliner. The will was contested,
but its validity was fully established,
and certain messages bearing the
seal of Old England, have been trans
mitted through the English Consul
to the young lady. informing her
that there awaits her order I'm one OF
the English Banks a small parcel
containing over nineteen million
dollars.
As proof of the correctness OF the
above we are reliably informed that
Miss Gray has left for England ac-
companied by the English Consul,
and other friends to receive this snug
little fortune.
And now young men, In the words
of Cromwell when about to invade
Ireland MS he stood upon the deck oil
his vessel and pointed to the verdanl
hills. Young men there's a prize
tcorthstrivi,,D for. .o-Daucnpoyt Dem
0crot.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
"MI.. Brown Of Chfcn CO.

From the Eko Independent, July n.
We have often heard of men hav-
ing Cheek" and making free use
of the article go long way, but the
following erentitles "Mr. Brown.
of Chicago" to the belt. The story
was related to us by gentleman who
was thar" He says:
l was at the laying Of the last tie,
and had noticed among the crowd u
large kind of half.dressed man, who
was constantly very busy doing
nothing, but rung himself In when
ever drinks" were called. After
the last spike had been driven, and u
reasonable quantity .of wine depos-
tied under the vest of everybody who
was bibulously inclined, / straycd
into the private car of Governor
Stanford. The governor, somewhat
weary with the labors of the day and
the heat of the sun, was reclining on
sofa. evidently glad II was over,
when In walked our friend OF numer-
Gus drinks. He stopped at the door
and asked bystander:
(which Ia Gov. Stanford?n ..
"That's him." said the person
questioned, pointing to the gover-
nor.
The fellow walked In, drew chair
up beside the governors sofa, sat
down In IL, slapped the governor OH
the knee, aud said:
"How are you, governor My
name is Brown. Mr.. Brown, from
Chicago. This IL great OCCASION,
governor; we usually take drink
on such occasions rs this governor.
"Yes," said the governor. George,
open q bottle OF wine."
The wine was opened, passed
around and drank.
Governor" lhitching his chair
little closer,) "this Is a pery great oc-
casion; now take drink with me-
George, open bottle of wine."
The servant did rs he was directed,
and that bottle was quickly disposed
of, a good share of 1t running down
the capacious throat of "Mr. Brown,
of Chicago"
"This is day that will be long re-
memhered, and congratulate you
on the success of your enterprise.
George open bottle of wine.u
George looked hugely disguised,
but obeyed-the fellow had got pos
session, and never stopped until the
basket was empty and George am
nounced that the wine was out. Mr..
Brown then arose, shook hands with
the governor, and took rather u
crooked way out OF the car; still as
serting that 10 was "a very great
oc( ic)casion.n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

BIT ALFRED sULLY


Father and son--father and son!
'Tis thus the generations run.
The family tree spreads wide and deep,
And some boughs bloom while others sleep,
Yet simple words the records keep:
Father and son-hther and son.
Father and son--father and son,
Sleep side by side when work IL done.
The simple tale their lives have told
The strife for fame or toll for gold,
Is lost in this, the story old
Father and son~--father and son.
Father and son--father and son, T.
In life the same, In death hut one.
Though oceans roll their graves between,
Their spirits blend---unheard, unseen
While children keep their memory green,-
Father and son--father and son.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
z. BAk { r,

EHAlNER, HOUSE, CARRIAGE AND
~ sign Painter, has taken r. Wild's place at
edar Falls and win give entire satisfaction 10 ali
xho entrust him with work In his line of business.
shop over Fosdick's wagon shop. Paper hanging
1eatly done on short notice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
ovERMAN BROS,

IRON FOUNDERS AND GENERAL MA
i chinists, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Steam Engines
and Mill Gearing made and repaired; Window and
Door Caps and Store Fronts made TO order. Iron
Planning done to order in the neatest style Orders
Respectfully Solicited. Cash paid for old Cast
IRON and Brass. g-sq
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03


The persistency, not tovey ''cheekn
Of some charitable solicitors In aston
ishing. A sanctimonious looking
person made his appearance Mt the
residence Of clergyman near Hart
ford, Conn, and stated the object of
his visit, which was to procure funds
In aid OF a Western college. After
some conversation, the agent said:
What / want Is this, that you will
direct me to the people of wealth
who are In the last stages or con-
sumption, or are hereditary disposed
to apoplexy. I find this class of per-
sons more easily reached than those
who possess means and are In the po-
session of perfect health. In one
western town found one old gentle
men who had received two apop-
lectic strokes, and he put our college
in his will for $4,000, and lady
consumptively inclined gave as $l0,-
900. Neither is dead yet, but you
see the Importance Of getting people
on the right side.n The clergyman,
after listening to this '.argument,u y
said that the members Of his church,
were, as far as he knew, In the en-
| joyment of good health, and it would
be impossible to select any one who
gave promise of early death. The
agent, upon looking about the town
further, ascertaned that the general
health of the community was too
good for speculation with death, and
decided TO leave at once for some
other locality.
MASONRY IS Iowa. Iowa Mason
ry, from four small lodges twenty
five years ago, with membership Of
one hundred and one, "has grown
into an association Of two hundred
and thirty-two chartered lodges,
with an aggregate membership of
over ten thousand men--men whom
the ancient constitution require shall
be good and true men free-b born and
Of mature and discreet age. no bond
men, no women. no immoral or
scandslous men, but OF good report -
In the statistical returns of the par
ticular lodges we find that the num-
ber of working lodges I'm the state on
the 1st OF May was 242; that the
total membership was III, 4e3; that
during the year prior to that date
I ,594 persons were initiated into the
lodge; lola Entered Apprentices
passed to Fellow Crafts; and l .3sl
Fellow Crafts raised to Master Ma
sons; 623 were admitted on demits
from other states, and ITO admitted
from the lodges OF Iowa; the deaths
during the year We're IS; the number
suspended for non~payment of dues,
-; tho number suspended for s'of-
fences 04; expelled, IL reinstated,
10. The Grand Lodge receipts were
- ,OS3. 25-the disbursements, S., Ta9,
State iocoistcr.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

n. C.. DAVIES.

DRACTICAL WELL DRILLER. Resi-.
= dence, Corner of Twelfth and Main-streets.
1edar Falls, Iowa. Prompt attention given to ali
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
J. w. YOUNG, m. D.,

MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE
w people of Black Hawk that he has perma-
nently located i'm Cedar Fals, Nor the practice of
his profession. Special attention given to the
treatment of the Eye and Far. Office over Cabi-
nent Makers Union, Sartori's Block lO-5y1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
cHAS. NoLTE

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAIN.
cedar Falls. Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

WILL ATTEND TO HOUSE PAINTING
w Graning and Paper Hanging Can produce
5nod work Residence ON corner 5th and Clay St.
Seaaf rhHs> iowa 90
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

DEALERS in MILLINERY & FANCY
- Goods. Keeps constantly on hand a com
plete assortment OF choice Millinery. New goods
received every week. Opposite Townsend a.
knapps Bank, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
j. WYTH,

FASHIONABLE TAILOR FoJrR
L Doors south OF Coles Drug Store. Cedar Fails
owa. Repairs neatly and promptly executed ON
he most reasonable terms
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
j. A. BERLE.

IMPORTER OF HAVANA AND MANIy-
factnrer OF Domestic cigars. Dealer In chew
ag and Smoking Tobaccoe, Mershaum Bryer.
rubber and Wooden PIPES Opposite Nee,v'.
Srocery Store, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
N and Lard Agent win give Special Attention
to Buying and Selling Real Estate In Butler and
Grundy counties on Commission, Furnish ADstrcts
OF Title, and Pay Taxes for Nonresidents, Par
kersburg, Butler County, Iowa. 9-3S
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

DHOTOGRAPH ARTIST. CORNER
J. LIST and Main Streets, Up Stairs, Cedar Falls.
owa- Photographs. Ambrotypes, Gems, Porce-
AIN and lvorytype Pictures Of every style, taken
IN short notice.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

NILLINER AND FASHIONABLE RESSD
ul Maker, keeps full assortment OF Millinery
and Fancy Goods of the Latest Styles and 10 pre-
pared to execute all orders promptly on sE;rr
notice. Two doors South OF Post O.ice. Cedar
Falls. Iowa. ue - an,nc o
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
MRS. CT. pOoIER.

MILLTNER Il DRESS MAKER,
VNl keeps constantly on hand good assortment
s-f the latest styles of Millinery Goods, and is pre-
pared to do all kinds of work In her line on short
notice; Rooms In Bishops Block, Rear of Cole a.
Tait's Drug Store. 10-7tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
B. c. JENNINGS.

A II THE UNION MEAT MARKET, KEEPS
a constantly on hand good assortment of the
pest meats ald other articles in the market line.
which ne liz selling at the lowest living prices
Main street, first door North of Campbell IL Mills
Crockery Store, Cedar Falls Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
A. p. ROwN.


A TTORNEY AT LAW, CEDAR FALLS
United States Courts Office in Mullarky's Block
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

FASHIONABLE BARBER ANDHAtta
=! arerser. corner Main and ID ats, over Hotch,
kissN Nrtere, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03

MORRIS LlpPoLD.
SAM. RloNn,l

RARBER AND HAIR DRESSER. OVER
- A. L. Nichols Grocery Store, Cedar Falls.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-09-03
DR.. J. n. WYATT,
r. A. BRYANT, m. D.,

physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
il in Wise & Bryant's Drug store. Residence
corner of Sixth and Franklin Streets, Cedar Falls
Iowa.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

DIR. PETERMANN, the eminent geographer
and originator OF the first German cxpedi-
tion to the north pole, announces that a
second expedition is to leave Bremen haven
in the first week of June. 1t will consist
of two ships, screw steamer Of 100 tons
and 80 horse power, and sailing yacht Of
~ tons: The object Of this expedition, as
OF the former one, is to investigate the
polar regions along the coast of East Green
land north of the 57th degree of north lati-
tude. 1t is to be provided with a strong
scientific stat, and to pass the winter in
the Artlc regions, SO as to return by Oct
ober, 1870.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

in operation. doing good work. Customers to The
store and to the Mill can buy Goods get their Grists
md sell their Produce all on one trip Good prices
pledged for all the farmers have to Sell. Try this
firm and hold fast to that which is good
G33 Myron Dec. !, 1865
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

With spring are revived in Europe the
apprchensions of war, which winter had
driven away. The formidable ornaments
Of the varieus Powers are doing nothing,
and number Of restless spirits begin to
look round for causes Of quarrel. No one
interferes with Spain. One advantage at
oil events ct the revolution has been to
preserve her from the temptation of wrang
ling with her neighbors. The Parliament
of the Northern Confed ration of Germany
is at work upon the financial questions,
but outbursts now and then of opinion
show that the national jealousy Of dictation
from Frtmce, and the resolve to be some.
thing more than mere Prussiau kingdom,
are active and strong.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

A few days since we witnessed toad
undressing himself. He commenced press.
ing his elbows hard against his sides and
rubbing downward After few smart
rubs, his hide began to burst along his
back. He kept on rubbing until he work
ed all his skin into folds on his sides and
hips; then. grasping one hind leg with his
hands, he hauled off one leg of his pants,
the same as anybody would; then stripped
off the other hind leg in the same way
lie then took his cast off skin forward be
tween his fore legs, and swallowed it;
then, by raising and lowering his head
swallowing as his head came down, he
stripped off his skin underneath, until it
came to his fore legs then grasping one of
these with the opposite hand, by single
motion Of the head, ard while swallowing,
he drew it from the neck and swallowed
the WHOLE Gainesville (Ea.l Era.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14
CONJUGAL LOVE.

AND THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE MARRIAGE.
Essay for Young Men, on the Errors, Abuses and
Diseases which destroy the Manly Powers and create
impediments to Marriage. with means of relief
Sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Ad-
dress, DR. J. SKILLIN IIOUGHTON, Howard Assosi.
alton Philadelphia. Pa.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

Two little girl book>peddlers in Phila-
delphia make neat living by soliciting
gentlemen to purchase volume "as this
's my birthday, please.' They tried a
charitable man once too often in the same
Week.-
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14

Our friends in Canada will doubtless be
Mortified at the statement of the London
Times of the 18th ultimo, that Great Bri-
tain does not much care what shall be the
future destiny of the colonies. The mo-
tive with which the imperial Government
consented to confederation and the forma-
ton of the Dominion is said to have been
to make Canada dependent upon herself,
and free to follow her own incinations.
The policy which dictated that course is
continued by the withdrawal of a large
part of the British garrison, and if the
mass of the people should hereafter desire
to enter the American Union, of which
there is no proof or symptom, England
will assuredly not lift a finger to prevent
it, and, unless the mass of the population
should desire it, the United States have no
wish to receive them" The Times ex-
expresses similar Indifference as to the
ultimate fate Of Nova Scotia.
The general feeling with regard to an
nexation, both in Canada and the United
States, is concisely and precisely stated.
1t will, Of course, strike the Fcnians as
rather hard case that they may not he per-
mitted to make their power felt by blow
in Canada, for the reason that England is
pachydermatous in that quarter.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-14
CHICAGO DOLLAR STORE {!

Tho immonse success attending our business in
BOSTON the past five years. has induced us to estab-
lish Branch Store in Chicago rendering it more ac
Expressage. Our goods oil new and received di-
rect from the Manufacturers, consisting of nearly
cry article desired for family use, such Dry and
Fancy Goods, Boots and Shoes Jewelry, Plated Ware
&C., &c. All articles sold for
ONE DOLLAR EACH,
and not to be paid for until you know what you are
to receive. CHECKS, describing goods sent at the
rate Of 10 cents EACH pay for postage printing &C.
PRESENTS FROM S3 to 800 SENT FREE TO
AGENTS. Wear Agents for all the best Manufae.
turersi in the country. CIRCULARS SENT FREE
Agents wanted in every town. Address EARR r
CO., 150 Dearborn St., Chicago, III. T. 0.
Box 1920. 63j
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-29
A Runaway Engine.

At Wasatch, on the crest OF
the Rocky Mountains, ION the
Pacific Road) we fare sumptuously
upon trout; then we drop down
into the basin by thirty feet
grade, whooping through tunnels,
and screeching through cuts. For
thirty miles this descent contin-
.ues. At Echo, the other evening,
three freight trains stood upon the
main track, when word came fash
ing over the telegraph from the
superintendent, ga locomotive and
tender, with steam up, and no.
body on board, have broken from
a freight train aud started down
the grade" All! then and there
was hurrying to and frol In a
few minutes came a second mes
sage: "She has just passed Castle
Rock Station" Never were three
trains got off upon a siding with
less delay. Then the workmen
piled sleepers high upon the track,
and lest even that should not stop
her, and she should do murder
further down the road, they tore
up the rails below. Just as this
was accomplished she came in
sight. She shot through the sleep
ers like a bullet through a pine
board, sending them flying in all
directions, and darkening the air
with the splinters. But at the
broken track she tamped up and
down with vexati6n, and finally
plunged angrily head foremost In
to hillside. She had run 20 miles
in 29 minutes-the best time yet
made upon the road.-Meeo York
Herald.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-29

A MEMORIAL SrATUE.--One
may be seen in front of a hotel ia
the Bowery, in New York city; the
statue OF man in rags, leaning
disconsolately on a stump; hope
less despair and logged indiffer.
ence are visible in every linea-
ment. Inquire what it meaLs,
and you will learn that many years
ago poor German emigrant stood
in that guise on that spot, gazing
in misery into an eating-honse OPP
posite. He had left the Faderland
full of youth and hope, and found
his adopted country Indifferent
and inhospitable, and in sight Of
food contemplated selfdestruction
as the dread alternative to theft
or starvation. A gentleman. OBJ
served his unhappy air, and sc
costed him in his native tongue.
Having learned his history and
admired his franknss, he gave him
food and recommended him to q
friendly house as porter. By
thrift and industry the poor Ger
man boy became successfully part.
ner and sole proprietor. On the
site OF his mesaorial encsunter
with the good Samaritan, be erect
ed the hotel and placed bis own
statue upon it. He became one
of the largest importers Of the city
and a millionaire.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-29
"A Lottery Story.
A Paris letter writer tells this

I
story: sassE s''' = %
Mr.. Brandimants Saletti, Secre-
tary OF the Municipal Council at
Florence, desired his head clerk
on Monday to purchase TOUR lot
terry tickets for him, the number
lof which he knew were not sold
as yet, at 81 each, and according.
Ely handing him o l00-franc note.
EThe clerk, a most trustworthy per-
son, carefully folded the note and
placed it in his waistcoat pocket.
Meeting friend on his way home,
however, he utterly forgot his COM
mission, till next morning, as he
passed the lottery Office, it recur-
red to him, but, alas it was too
late the numbers his employer
had desired him to purchase had
been bought up and the list closed.
On reaching his Office he found NJ.
Saletti absorbed in business, and
be determined to delay his eonfes-
tsion Of his lapsus of memory till
after the drawing. He therefore
dived into his particular Office, and
said nothing. M. Saletti, howev-
er, an inveterate lottery player,
was ON the alert and and at the
exact hour rushed to the nearest
Office, where the pleasant specta-
Gle greeted him of the four num-
bers he had selected having won
no less than 1900, COO, francs.
Wild with delight, NJ. Saletti.
rushed, home to tell the glad news,
and the frantic excitement of the
family can be conceived. On his
way back to the Hotel de Vile,
he met the syndic of Florence, NJ.
Terrezzi, whose congratulations
were most hearty; Count Cam bray
Digny, the finance Minister who
did his best to calm him, and
laughingly said "ODly think of
its being you who thus help to
empty the treasury" Once in his
own Office he rang. More dead
than alive appeared his head clerk.
"Give mequickly the receipt" said
M. Salatti. "Here, sir, are the
hundred franks" "What hun
dred francs 2" sDo what you will
with me, sir; send me to the gal
leys or to the guillotine, but | for
got to buy the tickets ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1869-07-29

a Romantic Love Story.

The Count de St. Croix, be-
longed to one of the noblest and
| wealthiest families in France, be-
came engaged, after a long court
ship, to lady. his equal in posi-
ton and fortune, and famous for
her beauty. Shortly after the
happy day was appointed which
was to render two loving hearts
one, the Count was ordered imme-
diately to the siege Of Seyastopol; +;
SO he girded on his sabre, and at
the head of his regiment, he
marched to the battlefield. Du-
ring the Counts absence it hap
pened that his beautiful afianced
had the smallpox; after lowering
between life and death, she recov-
cred, but found her beauty hope
lessIy lost. The disease had as
sumed. in her case, the most viru-
lent character, and left her not only
dis6gured, but scanned and SCARED
to such a frightful extent that
she became hideous to herself, and
resolved to pass the remainder of
her days in the strictest sec!asion.
A year passed away, when one
day the Count, Immediately upon
his return to France, accompanied
by his valet, presented himself at
the residence of his betrothed and
solicited an interview. This was
refused. He, however, with the
persistence OF lover, pressed the
snit, and finally the lady made her
appearance, very closely mufled in
a veil. At the sound Of her voice
the Count rushed forward to en-
brace her, but, stepping aside, she
tremblingly told him the story of
her sorrow, and burst into tears,
A heavenly smile broke over the
Counts handsome features, as,
raising his hand above, he ex-
claimed: at is Gods work! /
am blind!" 1t was even So
When gallantly leading his regi-
ment to attack, q cannon ball
passed so closely to his eyes that,
while it LETT their expression I'M
changed and his countenance un-
marked, it robbed him forever of
sight. It's unnecessary to add
that their marriage was shortly af-
ter solemnized. tits said that, at
this day, may often be seen at the
Emperor's receptions, an officer
leaning upon the arm of a lady
closely veiled, and they seem to
be attracted to the spot by their
love of music.