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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

HoRsE-THIEF NABBED.-A young
fellow came here last week, acted and
talked rather suspiciously, and being
watched, finally let out that he was
going to steal horse from Mr.. James
McCollum, living east of town, on the
Pella road. He went out there for the
purpose, but failed; returned to town,
made arrangements to commit further
depredations, got trapped, and on
Thursday night was caught in the act
of stealing horses from John A. Spen-
GERS stable, in Knoxville; was brought
before Esq. Stanfield on direct infor-
nation; held over to Court in the sum
Of $500; couldn't get bail; and SO was
taken to Oskaloosa Jail by the Sheriff
on Friday. Gives his name as Martin
V. George, is probably, 10 years old,
but says Is. His relatives are said to
live at Oswego, Kansas, now, and for
merly lived ct Pe!!a. lie Was here
about two months ago, for short
time; came from Charlton this time.
He had some previous knowledge of
Mr.. Talley, Engineer at Bussing's
Mills, and undertook to make him an
accomplish, but only succeeded in
giving information as to his designs,
which finally led to his arrest by Mr..
Talley, II. l.. Hanks, L. II. Woodruff
and others. This boy is supposed to
be one of gang who infest Northern
Missouri and Southern Iowa. He is
evidently not very apt at the business.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

QUERY.-Does the Des Moines river
run between here and Swan, Franklin
and Dallas Townships, so that Dele
gates can't come here to Conventions?
And also, What particular quality is
there in Delegates, which hinders
them from crossing the river when
other travellers can? For, you know,
If all these little things are duly con-
sidcred, people must be very careful
how they call Delegate Conventions
In this County.
Wasn't the whole arrangement last
Saturday "kinder cut and dried lit
tle' beforehand, anyhow? Maybe the
Swan, and Dallas and Franklin Dele
cations didn't think it worth while to
come In just to witness the farce OF
an adjournment. Really, notwith.
standing the Democrats awful blow
when the Republican Convention wa
postponed, some weeks ago, 1t does
seem as though our friends were
mighty anxious to IoiiOtO us. All
right, northumberland in pursuance
OF the same plan, we would suggest
that you might do well to hold your
election on the 18th Of October ono
day after ours.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

ABSURD ERROR. last number
Of the Southern Iowa Land and Rail
road Gazette" published at Burlington
by the b. s. NJ. II. r. Co., and dated
the present month, has an article On
Marion County, the substance OF
which has been several times pub
lisl,cd In this paper; but 1t contains
one absurd error. In referring to the
"Inexhaustible supply OF coal" in this
County 1t says "some of the veins are
two feet in Enthusiastically con-
vcying the impression that we have
none thicker. The error was Of course
unintcntional; but in a paper OF 20
large circulation, and Of such ma
ture, it becomes important. The word
"two" there should have been ten;
and then it would have been the liter
al truth, as per Official Report OF the
State Geologist.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

CONSIDERABLE UPSET. --P. III. But
terfield, Esq, of Newbern, Bridge
Contractor, tells us Of considerable
upxet he experienced last week
Wednesday. He and Mr.. Thomas
Barrett, Of Knoxville, also a Bridge
Contractor. were travelling in two
horse buggy, and had to cross the
creek just Beyond sandyville, in War
rem County, when the banks were
very steep and muddy and the bridge
was gone. The horses plunged brave
~ through the creek, but in climbing
up the opposite bank they fioundered
in the mud, and finally, in struggling,
fell bodily over backwards, carrying
buggy, Butterfield, Barrett and all,
down into the creek, ker-slosh. For
tunatGv all were recovered again; but
one Off e horses was cut and bruised
badly, md the buggy considerably
broken.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
[PUBLIsHED by AUTHORITY
An Ordinance

PROVIDING FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF
INTERFERENCE WITH THE FIRE
APPARATUS AND OTHER
PROPERTY OF THE CITY.
Be IL ordained by the CITY Council Of
the city Of Knoeviltc:
SEC. l. That any person who shall
deface, damage, or in any manner In
jure, or remove from their place, with
out proper authority, the fire ladders,
fire hooks, ladder wagon, or any part
or parts thereof, or any fixtures there
to belonging or being connected there
with, or any other property belonging
to the City of Knoxville, shall upon
conviction thereof be fined in any
sum not less than five dollars, nor
more than one hundred dollars, and
costs of prosecution.
SEC. g, This act to be in force from
and after its publication according to
law.
Approved and adopted September
W.B.CARRUTHERS, Mayor.
Attest: W.,R. RICO, Recorder.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
A CARD
To the Citizens of Knoxville.

To the Citizens Of KnOrville.:
AS was well known to many Of the
citizens of Knoxville, the Ordinances
under which the authorities of the city
wereacting, for the Government of the
same, were very imperfect, and in
some instances not in accordance with
the laws of the State.
The Council elected by you at the
last General Election, finding such to
be the case, and believing that it was
absolutely necessary for the good order
and general welfare of the city, that it
should be done at once, employed a
competent Attorney, and proceeded to
revise, re-enact, and publish according
to law, all Ordinances deemed neces.
sary for the good government of the
city. That work is now about com.
pleted. And now that we are about
entering upon new era in our histo-
ry, deem 1t my duty to call upon
every good citizen to carefully read
those Ordinances, and aid the regu-
larly constituted authorities in accom-
plishing the object for which they are
intended.
In view Of the extremely wet sea-
son, through which we have just
passed, I would call your especial at
tention to.thc removal of anything on
or about your premises which is calcu-
lated to produce sickness in your own
families, or the families of your neigh
bors. would also invite particular
attention to the Ordinance on side
walks, and to your duties in relation
to the same, particularly distractions
placed thereon by Merchants or others.
Let us each see to it that SO far as our
own premises are concerned they shall
be kept In good order. If every one
"cleans before his own door,. we will
have model town.
Your Council believe that faithfully
they have done their duty, and expect
your Executive Officers to see that the
Ordinances are duly enforced, in which
we trust they will not be disappointed;
believing that upon calm considera-
ton, no citizen who desires the com
mon good, will at any time say or dc
anything, that will in any way hinder
the officers in the performance of their
duties.
The Marshal will Immediately enter
upon the performance Of his duties;
but If the above recommendations are
carried out in the spirit in which they
are given, his labors will be very much
lcssened.
1t il our determination to see that
the Ordinances are faithfully and inn
partially executed, and with your CO.
operation, 1t will be an easy task.
Your Obedient Servant,
IA w. b. CARRUTHERS, Mayor
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
SIS 200, 90 90. 90. 90 OK, OO, OO, 90, oo, o0, 90

$1s OOo, OO, 90, 90, 0O, OO, 90 oO, OO, oo, CO. Ot
Only, for the best Stock Farm in the
County, Comprising $50 acres Of Prai-
RE and 20 acres Of Timber joining;
about 400 acres under cultivation; q
good History Frame House, 2Sx32,
with rooms, and Cellar under the
whole oft; also, good Tenant Houses,
16x20,,one with 2 rooms, the other
rooms; good Stable, good Wells, and 3
never-failing Springs, one of them
running about so Bills. of water per
day; ncver-failing stream of water
across one corner of the Prairie and
through the timber; fine, scell-seiectcd
orchard of 24O trees, in good conditions;
plenty of small shrubbery; 9-mile from
school.
This Farm Is new and good. Ifnec-
essary, it can be cut up into sO-acre
tracts, and give good building spots, on
agood road, for each tract.
Time given on part of the purchase
money, if desired. 80
E. F. SPERRY, Ag't,
2'51tf.) Voter Office, Knoxville Iowa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
Union Tp., Sept. 1s, 1869.


The Republicans Of Union TIP. met
pursuant to notice. Organized by
eIecting John Parker Chairman and
u. Sumner Secretary. The following
Township Ticket was nominated:
Justices OF Peacc-John Core and
Albert Reynolds.
Trustees-Alfrcd Rces, I. A. Bonsell
and VIM. Burch.
Constables-George Coffee and Da-
vid Stittsworth.
Assessor-Samuel T.. Tcter.
Clerk-E. j. Ruckman.
T.. d. Ruckman, /. A. Bonsell and
Bowater Sumner were elected Dele
gates to the County Convention; John
Core, VIM. II. Sumner and =. A. Rees,
altcrnates. M
T.. Il. hickman was elected to serve
on the County Corresponding Com
mittee for the ensuing year.
Moved and carried, that the proceed
ings of this Convention be published
in the Pella Blade and Iowa Voter.
JOHN PARKER, chm.
BOwATER SUMNER, Sec'y.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

FROM SUMMIT TP., under date of 9th
inst, our correspondent writes that
Rev. Mr.. Wooden, Of Otley Circuit,
recently started with his family, to 60
to Conference as was supposed; but it
since appears that with family, goods
and all, he has gone to New York
State, whence he came last winter
Old Summit School-house sold at auc-
ton, to G. Il. Baldwin, for $G5.--A
new School house is soon to be built in
Sub-district No. g. Summit Up, by q
Mr.. Holland. Roberts young
man in Summit, had his foot severely
cut with a grubbing-hoe last week.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

THE FLOUR OF THE FAMILY.-Mr.
Spriggins asked his wife why babies
were like wheat. She didn't know.
"Why," said he, otis because they're
first cradled, then thrashed, and then
become the flour Of the family-like
that XXX-tra flour that Bussing and
CO., of the Knoxville City Mills, de-
liver anywhere in town free Of car
riage." And then he went and
ordered a sack of it.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16


THE CENTRAL Iowa BAPTIST AS
ISOLATION held its Sixteenth Annual
Meeting with the Baptist Church in
this City, on the 10th, 18th, and 18th
inst. Owing to the high water, about
one half Of the Churches were not
represented. Everything passed of
pleasantly. At the close vote OF
thanks was heartily passed to the
friends who SO generously provided
for the wants of all present. Owing
to the amount of business done, the
Clerk was unable to prepare synop-
sis of proceedings in time for this
weeks paper, but will do SO for the
next issue.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

AN ASSIGNMENT old addage,
1Straws show which way the wind
blows" is again brought to mind by
the following letter, which is published
for the benefit of those interested in
the Company. Scarcely a month passes,
that we do not hear Of the failure of
one or more Bogus Insurance Com
panies. Persons Wishing insurance
cannot be too careful in their selection
Of Company:
OFFICE OF w. III. BENNEsoN, J
Assignee of the
Farmers and Merchants Ins. Co. }
QUINCY, ILL.,, Sept. 4, 1869.
T.. f. SPERRy, Knoxville, Iowa:
Dear Sir:-In reply to yours Of re-
cent date, asking for payment Of $l25
i'm settlement of claim under policy to
Mrs. Sunderlin formerly Mrs. Kim
kead), will say:-This Co. made an
assignment, on the first inst, Of all its
effects, for the benefit Of Its creditors.
[lll W, II. BENSEsoN, Assignee.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
.f. IWPROV EMENT
AND
PR OGR ES SION
es AT THE
Old Pella Wooden Mills!

HAVING procured the Services Of Mr.. II.
H Booth, Of Pendleton, Indiana, Scien-
tific and Practical Wooden Factory Superin
tendsnt, thoroughly versed in every branch Of
the business, with an experience and practice
Of the most extensive and diversified character
of forty years in England, and in the Eastern
and Western States in this country, and hav
ing also added some of the
Best and Latest Improved Machinery
for the man ufacturc Of
FANCY CASSIMERES, DOESKINS, &C.,
We are prepared to do Custom Work, such Is
Carding, Spinning, Weaving,
DyciDg, Finishing, &C.,
In fact, Everything belonging to our Line,
IN A STYLE SECOND TO NONE.
EITHER IN THE EAST OR WEST.
We are also prepared to al any orders Of
our Merchants, at homo or abroad, for CASH
m eres, Satinetts, Jeans, Flannels, Blankets,
Yarns, &C., of as good quality and at as Low
Figures as they can be bought at any place
East, less freight. thereby avoiding ell delay
in ordering and shipping from distance, and
saving freight.
We win ct all times pay the Highest Market
Price for Wool, either in Goods or Cash. We
have on hand Large Stock Of Goods Of oul
also sole agents for tho celebrated Jackson.
Vile Wooden Mills, of which Goods we will
keep constantly on hand . full supply.
Give us call, before you sell your wool OIL
get your work done elsewhere. Wewill guar.
antee satisfaction.
NA~ All work IL Warranted. IN
Remember the place: Northeast Of Garden
Square, Pclis.
ll7N McCLATCHEY 4 vAHNOUTEN.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

BIG PLUMs.-We have received
from Mr.. John A. Luke pronounced
something like Leky), of Hamilton,
this County, sample Of very large
and fine piuns, Of a variety which il
q native OF Spain and was imported
thence by him. He assures Us that
the fruit IL early, and the tree hardy
and very prolific, notwithstanding the
coolest climate. Excellent trees OF
this variety may be obtained at his
Nursery ut Hamilton. f.as.4.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

WHEN all the world was fair, Mag
gle, and love was all we sung, and lift
was rich and rare, Maggie, when you
and I were young; twas sweet to
wander then, Maggie, when you were
by my side, in street or wood or glen,
Maggie, the while thought with
pride on the fine Assortment Of Drugs,
Medicines, &C., Mt Jackson's Drug
Store, northeast corner of the Square,
Knoxville.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

HANDsoME.--The Charlton Patriot
comes to us this week i'm new 5000
dress, and enlarged immensely, all Of
which we are glad 10 see. 1t looks
like business, and speaks well for the
town, the County and the people. H
NJ. Belyel, hitherto Local Editor.
makes very graceful bow to the read
ers OF the Pdtrios, gives up bis sioo; 10
Geo. II. and J. w. Eagsdzie-K Rags
dale Brothers-and takes his pen and
scissors to Garden Grove, Decatur Co.,
for use upon = new paper which he IL
TO start In that Democratic County,
where his righteous pen Is 20 much
needed. Abundant success to him
and TO his successors at Charlton.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

RUNAwAY.--A lad who lives at Col
umbia was driving team last Friday,
on the road, and his horses ran away,
ran against plank fence, broke q
f,ost, threw the boy out and knocked
things to pieces considerably; but
strange to say, the boy received no
injuries. Esq. Stanfield, who gives us
the item. couldn't rccoliect his name.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

A CARD, by Mayor Carruthers to
the citizens of Knoxville, given this
week, should be read and fully consld-
cred by those to whom 1t Is addressed.
The matters Of which he speaks are
important to all concerned, and the
views of the Mayor are sound. We
,lso publish this week the last Of the
City Ordinances, and will In few
weeks issue a pamphlet containing
tue Chartor and Ordinances In full.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16
Special Notifies.

CENTRAL UNIvERsITY.-This Insti-
tuition 10 now in successful operation,
under Full Corps Of Experienced
Teachers. Special attention is given
to Music, the preparation Of Teachers,
Mercantile Education, bookkeeping,
&C., Board, withroorns, fuel and lights,
furnished at S. per week.
For furtherp particulars, or Catalogue,
address the undersigned, at Pclla, Iowa.
9tfs Il. III. ScARFF, Pres't.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

Governor STONE IL having great
crowds and arousing great enthusiasm
wherever he speaks. He will address
tho people ut the Court House here
Monday evening next--evning Of the
day of the Republican County Con-
vention. Let him have a full house.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-09-16

Miss NJ. j. McKowN, whom We
mentioned some weeks since rs hav-
ing been q Missionary in Egypt for
years, has concluded her visit with
friends here, and started on her return
to her far-off field. She will be ac-
companied by two other young ladies,
one from Illinois and one from Penn
svlynnia