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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
Rich scene wedding
The Bridegroom gets Drunk and the
"Best Manss M arrfe~ the bride.

Ehc bridegroom gets Drunk and the
"Best Man" Marrfes tho Bride.
The Point Hope Canadian says
that n couple residing In the rural
districts, not far from town were en-
gagged to lie married, and were "call-
ed' three times in one of the town
churches. On the day appointed for
the celebration of the ceremony
which was to- make this twain one
flesh" the happy couple came To
town arrayed i'm all the glory of new
store clothes, bringing with them a
brother of the bridegroom. who was
to ofliciate as 'bcst man." and who,
the result proved, was fully entitled
to that character. Leaving the
blushing damsel in the charge of his
brother, the intended husband adj
journed to n bar room to get "some-
thing hot" to cheer his spirits under
the trying ordeal through which he
was to pass. Here he met some
friends. and amid the congratula-
tons with which he was overwhelm-
ed, partook of more than was neces-
sary for the purpose OF elevating his
courage. to the proper point, and soon
became ablivious to sublunary mat
ters wedding party, BRIDE prospective
domestic bliss and all. After waiting
reasonable time for his reappear-
ance. his affianced and the rest of the
party grew uneasy, aud, finally an
ex pedition was organized to 60 i'm
search of him. They discovered him
i'm the tavern in comatose condi,
tion, and reported that fact i'm the
proper quarter. The bride bore up
bravely under this trial, declaring
that she didn't care IL cent. he was a
good for nothing drunken wretch,
and she was glad to get clear of him.
Moreover she was not going to be
humbuged that way out of getting q
husband she came to town to he
married, and married she was deter
mined to be-to the first man that
would take her. Rather than see the
girl disappointed about trifle like
that, the brother who came to do
the "best man" business, volunteer.
ed to he the victim himself. The
bargain was soon made, and off he
started for a license, returning in 4
short time, when they were married
and started for home, leaving the
the other individual to enjoy his lit
tie spree as best ne could. The affail
has created no little talk aud much
merriment among those acquainted
with the facts. and the intended hus
band is now having IA rough time
among the wags.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

SPECTACLEs AND EYE CLASSIC -
Messrs. Lazarus 3 Morris, the well
known Opticians, OF Hartford, Comn..
beg respectfully to &nrounce to the
inhabitants Of Cedar Falls and viciu-
ity, that they have appointed Mr.. j.
II. Stanley, Matchmaker and jew
eIer, as their sole agent for the sale of
their Celebrated Perfected Speclacles
and Eyeglasses, They have every
confidence in the ability of their
agent To meet the requirements OF
all customers. The material from
which these Lenses are ground Is
manufactured specially for optic puy-
poses. and is pure, hard and brilliant,
restoring to the wearers clear and
distinct vision rs in the natural
healthy sight. They are PeriScopit
and consequently preserve as well as
assist the sight. and last many years
without change being necessary. a
perfect fit guaranteed i'm all eases.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

Pr.ogsr-it tGrkai hang


After brief respite. of fortnight
from the numerous cares, RESPONSE
bilities, and likewise enjoymen,s oil
editorial life, We again return to oui
accustomed place in the GAZETTE
Office, succeeding Mr.. q. X. shaw
rs one of theco rrorfietors Will Mr..
l.. ID. Tracy. In again arrearins az
one of the publishers of the Ga.
Zt71E. W. have but few words To of.
fer nor are many deemed necessary.
An acquaintance of nearly three
years with the people of our city 'and
COUNTY, is sufficient assurance ~
what we are and what we shall ain
10 do in the pusition we shall con.
time to occupy. We are Tut four.
teen days Older than when we bid
you adieu two weeks since. but We
have learned i'm that short time, that
freedom from lahor, however
irksome il may have been, is no rest
We extend &C. Mr.. Shaw our best
and kindest wishes for his prnsperi,
~ aud success in whatever field OF
ialor he may he found. Our az,
quaintance has leen hriei but pleas.
ant. We have found him a gentle
man. for whom we can hut enteriaii
themnst pleasant recollectlous ant
the highest regards.
To our editorial brethren W,
return our thanks, for their kindly
notices of our past !ahors and shall ell,
dtavor tn worihily sustain their higl
COMMUNICATIONS. .-.. .....
&. w SNYDER
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

The time draws nigh--to morrow
the Merry old Christmas. How
many little hearts are anticipating
that Santa Claus, who has never for.
gotten them. Yes! to morrow
anniversary Of the birth of that babe
in the manRer. who was to say, III
am the light of the world" The
great day rings its chimes in the ear
of all Christendom. The angels echo
back he strain, and exclaim, "peace
on earth, good will 10 man." We
love TO dwell upon the thought that
the heavens and the earth are very
close together on Christmas day.
Art and poetry seem to unite to ccle-
brute:
" he happy morn "
Wherein the Son Of Heavens eternal king,
OF welded maid. virgin mother born,
For 20 the holy seges once did sing
That he our deHdIy 70 fe,t should release,
And with his Father work MS perpetual peace.
Up, then with the mysterious
stockings. Christmas comes but once
"A year. Let ii be enjoyed ny the re-
newal of the good old faiths of our
childhood. Every chimney which
denies admittance to old Santa Claus
deserves to smoke with a wretched
draught, and whistle with wintry
howl. For who Is there that would
attempt to disenchant his child of
his imaginations-to unpeople his
fairy Kingdoms. We believe with
Theodore Tilton, "that the man who
spends Christmas day in explaining
to his children that there il no Santa
CLAUS is sinner on whom all The
christmas angels frown from the
sky" May every home be made
happier hy the blessings of to NOR
| row.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
IOWA Ink SlisiSings

"A Sabbath bum" in Vinton,
cost n couple of benzine boys $3.50.
The Methodi=,s of Waverly have
procured bell for their church
weighing 500 pounds.
-~WaverIy is to have a musical con-
convestiun in January, under the
direction Of Prof. Palmer.
An Iowa exchange advertiseR for
girl tn learn the fri, ting trade. who
will saw wood and wear pants.
The RcpubHcon strongly Urges
the claims "f MIR. Weber of DEBORAH
for Scrgeant-nt-arms of the Senate.
The De- Moines Rcgistcr and But.
lctin are quarreling about their city
circulation. Gentlemen! Peace be
within thy walls"
"A Des Mnines dispatch To the
Chicago JdUrna says: lit il evident
N
for the u. =. Senatorship."
The friends of non. J. 4. Kas-
son demand that his name shall he
entered on the list of Senatorial car
didates. 30 says the West Union Go
zctte.
"A young lady at Burlington tried
tn elope by dropping from a second
story window; instead of falling in
to n lovers arms, she soused over
head into q water butt. 1t proved a
very cool elopement.
"A stingy old hunks in neigh
boring town. said to his hired man,
as he was taking dinner, do you
know how many pancakes you have
eaten ?' mo" "WelI, you've eaten
fourteen?" "Well," said John, you
count, aud I'll eat"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
PREMIUMS IN CASH:

There are thirteen premiums. and they Will be
mailed TO the thirteen parties entitled to them Tor
delivered to their ORDER ON the twenty-fourth day
Of January. 1s7c.
The address of the successful parties win be
given in the Weekly Tribune of the twenty lfih
of January, 1870, together with the sizes OF the
winning clubs.
Persons making up clubs In compliance with
the above terms viii secure the twenty per cent.
commission any how. aud If their club Is one Of
the thirteen largest will draw one or another OF
the above premiums. .-.. #.
90 Money by draft, express. money orders, or
In registered lettcrs, may be sent at our rick.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

The Cedar Falls GAzETTE has
changed hands, the Snyder Broth
ers selling out to Messrs. l.. ID. ira
cy, of Grundy county, aud Geo. X.
Shaw, of Mimi. We regret the de-
parture from our Iowa editorial COZ ps
of Messrs. Snyder. They have made
the GAZETTE good paper IA most
excelJent local sheet. attending faith
fully to every local interest. Ine
people of Cedar Falls have much
reason To remember these gentlemen
gratefully, as they have labOred
earn, stiy and well in behalf of the
town ard county where their paper
was published. We hope they will
speedily re>enter the lists OF journal
ism. They have u reputation and
an Influence in Iowa, which they
must prize highly and cannot afford
to lose. State Register.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

If your horse is lame. sore or CALLED
yUu should use Johnson's AnOdyne
Linimcnt; wash the part with cas-
tile soap and warm water, rub dry,
with Il clean cloth, then apply the
Liniment, rub in well with the hand.
Have the read rs of the GAZETTE
ever used any of Parsons Purgative
Pills il not, why not? they are the
hest family physie, besides being the
greatest anti-biiious remedy there is
in this cuUAtry.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

-fu Chicago husbands are said to
he so much under relticoat govern
ment that they add to their an
mouucement Of future movements
tie letters NV. P" which means
"Wiie permitting"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

l.. LOOMS, late of the Buchan-
an Co. Bulletin. is mentioned in con-
nection with the office of Assessor of
Internal Revenue for the 81 District.
He is fit man for the place, is in
every way worthy, and will get the
office, if justice is melted out to him.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

The bible i'm the Schools" dis
cussion in Cincinnatiha had one good
result. The Cincinnati editors have
. actually been Ieading 1t, "It's an
III wins" t~s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
NEW FEATURES,

On the lat OF January next. several important
changes and improvements will be made IN the
publication of the Weekly Chicago Tribune. In
creased attention will be given to it, literary anc
agricultural department. The news, both loca
and geneaal will be carefully rewritten aud con
denced down to the hour OF going to press, and
each number will contain original and LITERARY
matter which will appear In no OF her edition o
the Tribune. l. il the determination of the pub
li-hers to make II second to no Journal in the
United States a. family paper, and in order Il
prce IL within the reach of every Farmer, Ne
chanic Business Man and Family In the West wt
have made the following extraordinarily Low
schedule of prices for clubs. which. considering
The size OF the sheet and the amount of reading
matter that Ii contains. makes the Tribune The
cheapest paper in the United States.
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

COURT-District Court Of Black
hawk Co, in session this week. Our
report Is crowded out.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

IT is stated that the total railroad
debt OF the different counties of Iowa
which propose to defy the Judgment
of the Supreme Court by refusing Il
pay, Is about $4,000. 900. portion oil
which is distributed as follows:-
Lee county, $l,550,OO0; Des Moines,
S940,0G0; Muscatine, S7O0, 900; John.
son, $500, 900; Washington, $500, 600;
Henry. S30O,000 Louisa, $225, 900;
Iowa, $1,000, 900; Poweshiek, $3.50, 00n;
Jefferson, $50
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

Mike McCoole offers to fight the
Cardiff giant for one thousand side,
no biting and kicking. Detroit Free
ES-efG
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

Two dolisrs less every breath will
do. That is fast enough to suit the
people, and rapid enough TO worry
the Democrats, Let the Debt keep
OH coming down by the same quick
steps Estate Rs.gister.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

DERFECT MANHOOD Essays for Yonng
Men. on the evils Of SELF FERMENTATION.
With certain help for the erring aud unfortunate.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes free of charge.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p, Phila., Pa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
THE ISSUES.
AS A NEWSPAPER

The Tribune claims pre-eminence among Western
Journals. IL expends more money for news than
any other publication wet of New York "
maintains a corps of correspondents and special
reporters equal in number and intelligence TO
any New York paper. and, by a liberal use of the
Telegraph, Ii 10 enabled to bring before Western
readers all the news of the day-political, CON.
mercial, and miscellaneous--two days earlier than
any Eastern Journal.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

The Snyders have retired from the
Cedar Falls GAZETrE-liave acuuir-
Ell fortune and gone to the shades ar
private life to enjoy their well earn.
ed houoTs in quite shades where the
'delinqueuts' never come, aud the
cry of the "devil" is heard
no more. Their successors are Hon.
Rev. l.. ID. Tracy, the wag, preacher,
oratOr, statesman, farmer,apd editor
of Grundv county. As combina-
ton of double peared, Steam engine
editorial manufactures, l.. ID. Tracy
ts u specimen brick from the choicest
arch in the kiln, His partner ia the
GAZETTE is Geo. X Shaw no (feia-
ti"u To .. P'.Shaw) late OF the Mimi
ap"iis Tribune. Now that's n
hole team and il will make that
journal climb! Our best welcome to
the new firm and kind adieu TO the
departed. There is nothing To- hin
der the GAZETTE fion stepping to
to the head ana from what we know
nf the new firm, we expect improve
ments which shall he creditahie to
Iowa journalism. - Nashua Post.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

There are Ia eaistence I'm the
United States TO day sixteen hundred
sd t"r.osg rptHnai prn;cs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

send the retail price. Washer 80 Extra Wiring
er 81, and we will forward either or both ma
chimes free of freight. To places where no one /.
selling: and sire are we they win BE- liked. hat
we agree to refund the money If any one wishes
to return the machines free of freight after q
months trial. according 20 directions
No husband. father or brother should permit the
drudgery Of washing with the hands frty-twc
days in the wear. when VI can be done better more
expeditiously. with less labor. and no injury IL
the garments. by Doty Clothes Washer, and
Universal Wringer.
Canvasse-s with exclusive right of aale make
money East selling them.
Sold by dealers generally, to whom liberal dis
commits are made.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

'e7" '..s'''..s..- <2-s1 .9JU ~
in which is not included the United
States treasury notes heretofore mem
toned as belonging to the perIna-
nent school fund.
The disbursements from Nov. Sd,
1867, 10 Nov. LIST, 1860, We're las
fnflo.yS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
plssolu,lon Of co-partenership

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the co-partner-
~ ship heretofore existing between the under
signed under the name and style OF VIM. Ireland
II CO., is This day Dissolved by mutual consent. =
An debts due the said firm are 10 be paid to B
Kinstler by whom the businc 80 will bt conducted
Cedar Falls, Iowa, December 1850.
b kINSTLER.
WM. IRELAND. .
SPECIAL NOTICE-An persons indebted to
the late Am OF Vim ireland 4 CO. are requested
to call and settle Immediately. with the under.
signed 37w3 b. KINSTLER.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

DowN it goes! Since Grant be-
came President, the National Debt
has been reduced at the following
rate.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
18 20.
The Chicago Evening Journal
Daily, Tn Weekly and Weekly.
The Leading Evening Paper
of the Northwest.
The Oldest Of the Western
Daily Newspapers l a--.
srvH
The Exponent Of Western RepubH-
conisn, Intelligence and Progress.

II contains ali the News " the Day, bon,estIc
and Foreign by Telegraph and mail'
'Yeriety is the Spice OF Life and every issuj
of iHE JOURNAH,, fun of a variety OF News,
Gossip and Miscellaneous Reading.
IL publishes the Reports OF the Markets OF all
the Commercial centers of She country.
its Reports ol the Chicago Markets are always
prompt aud reliable.
II aims TO be a reliable General Newspaper, and
to be ahead oil all othcrs III every respect
The am OF its E iitor il to make il the paper for
the people instructive 10 all, sought Tor by the
bu~iche man, The iarmer. the professional man,
the mechanic; a household companion, the poi
liclan guide; In fact, to make IL Us nearly
EVkRIBODI'S paper as possible.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

s,UmnTr LING In the Startor Eoerybodp Star
= in the West, 1871 an SPARE Universslist
family weekly, giving current secular news. 81
lied by Rev. DIR. WILL NNsOS Il J. =. CANTwEtI.
$3.50 per year In advance. P,enaut7 10 near sub
scrsbers. Send 10, specimen. Address VIII
HANSON q CANTWELL. Cincinnati. Ohio.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
IT'S MARKET REPORTS

Arc unusually fill and minute. The great com.
mercial staples of the West, which are of especial
interest anil importance to its ers. and which,
in Eastern papers, are necessarily limited or omit
ted altogether. are infinitely considered. and the
Western farmer or trader gains this information
from Chicago two days earlier than he can get il
from an Eastern paper, even if he finds IL there al
all. The telegraph market reports of the Tribune
embrace every commercial centre of EUROPE and
the United States which can have any influences
upon Western produce, trade, or industry. lta re-
ports OF the cattle markets OF Chicago and tbs
principal Eastern cities are prepared with the ut
most care by special reporters Of long experience
and training IN its
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

aoaeh ''''-'''s'.' .-..Sz.VJf.t0l ~
Leaving in treasury on Nov. LIST.
1868. "a balance of 5000. 1885, so, to he
divided among the different funds.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
1870.
The Cheapest and Best Family Paper
i'm the Land.

The Chicago Tribune Ii emphatlcally the P0-
pes ddr0cdts. Ii a opposed To monopolics.
rings, and swndlng combinations OF all kinds.
1t has no interests or alliances apart from those
OF the great public TO whose friendship and pat
ronage II IL indebted for The measure of prosperity
Chicago Tribune H.. thst Ii always boldly takes
the ini iative on important pubc questions. and
waits Tor time and reflection among the people TO
prove that it 10 right.
THE ISSUES
II seems to be morally certain that. with the ex.
tinccion of slavery and it, abjuncts and the tih-
cation OF the Fifteenth Amendment, questions re-
iatng TO the Public Debt, Taxation, and the Cur
rency viii be IN ruling and governing issues
upon which the country will be divided. IL H.
proper, therefore, to indicate the views of those
defend. Ii holis
1. That an irredeemable and Huctuating cur
rency Il the most expensive injurious aud oppres-
sive form of circulating medium Tor all classes OF
people, excepting only the spectators and stock
gamble
.. That the credit of the nation is its most val.
liable Possession. and that the efforts of the gov.
erna,ent should be SANITY directed to the i'm
provenent OF Its credit, to the end that its bonded
debt may be refunded at lower rate of interest
D. That. with the restoration of the public
credit, the business of banking should be made
free, subject to the safeguards which are now OF
may hereafter be prescribed by law.
q. That all taxes imposed upon the people
should be adjusted solely with view to the rails
ing OF revenue for the government, aud that there
should be material and speedy reduction in the
existing rate OF taxation. both under the internal
revenue and the tariff systcme.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

The Weekly Tribune will have the services of its
well known correspondent Rural and will. in
addition contain weekly summary of agricul-
tural Intelligence relating to the latest and most
approved methods Of cultivation. and all the -ci-
entiic research and practical experiments whose
rec ults are of value 10 agricultural. horticutu-
raj. and stock-raising commui ity living uuon the
rich prairie lands of the West
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

Total balsnce in treasury, Nov 8.
1877 Observation-Disclosures SI.140 d
The amount received from Nov.
lst., 1897, to Nov. lst., 1869, was as
foilows:-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
state Finances.
Statement OF the state Treasurer

Statement OF the state Treasurer.
The Dies Moines Register publishes
tie following SYNOPSIS taken from
the forthcoming report of the state
treasurer now i'm the hands of the
printer. The report shows that there
remained in the treasury, belonging
to the several funds, and exclusive of
of the United States treasury notes,
belonging to the permanent school
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1869-06-30
Reciprocity.

The Honorable Secretary of State for
the United States and His Majesty's
Charge. have signed Convention, by
which the time allowed for the ratification
of the Treaty of Reciprocity, shall be ex-
tended to eighteen months from the sth
of July next. The original time allowed,
by the Treaty. was eighteen months. 1t
was then extended, by an agreement be-
tween Mr.. Secretary Seward and Mr..
Harris. to the day above mentioned, the
9Th day of July next and has now been
extended, again. as above.