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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06

A WRITER in the St. Paul Press tells
the!following huge strawberry story He
says he 'has seen scores of miles Of coun-
try degree of latitude north Of Fort
Totten, which war an almost continuous
growth Of wild strawberries, growing, in
many of the richer spaces, not on hori-
zontal vines, but on bushes, many of
them three and four feet nigh, on which
the cluster of this delicious fruit attained
a size rarely reached by assiduous cult
walton. So profuse was this native pro-
duction of straw berries on what is called
the Pembina Mountains, that the cart
wheels, crushing the berries as they res
volved, were perfectly red with the wild
vintage of the plains, and left long Grim
son trails, as of blood behind them"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06

The SORROW OF OTHERS. is no
question but habitual cheerfulnefs is a
great blessing; but when cheerful people
are lauded, let it be remembered as a
general thing that they are no more to
be commended for it than sperson for
the possession of pair Of beautiful eyes.
Cheerfulness is matter of health and
constitution. An invalid or nervous
person, very sensitive person, easily
affected by atmospheric and other infu-
ences, cannot be uniformly cheerful.
Such persons may do much towards en-
deavoring to be so, it is true, but not
without great effort. Many people are
cheerful because they are apathetic. The
sorrows of others not being their own,
are easy to bear. We do not wish to de-
cry the social sunshine, but let us not
forget that there are.very sweet flowers
that flourish and give out perfume only
in the shade, and at intervals.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06
APHORISMS.

Judicious advertising always pays.
If you have good thing, advertise it.
If you haven't, don't.
IF you don't mean to mind your own
business, it will not pay to advertise.
Never run down your opponent sgoods
in public. Let him do his own advertis-
ing.
It's as true Of advertising as of any
thing else in this world-If it is worth
doing at all, it is worth doing we'll.
You can't eat enough in one week to
last whole year, and you cant advertise
on that plan either.
A large advertisement once, and then
discontinued, creates the impression that
the man has 6zzIed.
If you can arouse curiosity by an ad-
vertisement, it is great point gained.
The fair sex don't hold all the curiosity
in the world.
People who advertise only once in
three months forget that most folks can
not remember anything longer than about
seven days.-Anserican Newspaper Re
7)OTtcr
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06

UNCLE SAM, a down east farmer,
known far and wide by this patriotic title
had neighbor who was in the habit of
working Sundays, but after while this
Sabbath-breaker joined the church. One
day our friend met the minister to whose
church he belonged. swell, Uncle Sam,
said he do you see any difference inMr.
P.-since he joined the church p Oh
yes!" said Uncle Sam, "a great differ
ence. Before, when he went out to mend
his fences, on Sunday, he carried his ak
on his shoulder, but now he carries it
under his coat.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06

A Rome. Italy dispatch. June Is,
says: "a plot for the assassination of
the Pope has been discovered 1t was
concocted in London, Florence, and Paris
by members of the International Society.
The assassination was planned to take
place yesterday. The jubilee was attend
ed with great eclat, and all the European
Sovereigns, including Queen Victoria,
sent their congratulations to his Hoi-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-07-06

the honors on the victorious commanders
Numerous orders were granted by the
Emperor, and hereditary command of
the most distinguished regiments was
given to the various generals and prin-
ces. Among those who received these
marks of fame from the hands of the
Emperor were Prince George, of Saxcny
and Prince Leopold of Bavaria. Gen.
Won Room was elevated TO the rank of
Count Of the Empire and Gea. Won
Moltke was made Field Marshall eff the
Imperial army. To night the entire city
was Illuminated, and rejoicing at Its
height.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

The Great Pictorial Annual.

Hestettor's United States Almanac for 1872,
for distribution, gratis, throughout the United
States, and all civilized countries OF the Western
Hemisphere, will be Published about the arst o.
January, In the English, German, French, Nor
wegian, Welsh, Swedish, Holland Bohemian and
Spanish languages, and all who with to under
stand the true philosophy of health should read
and ponder the valuable suggestions 1t contains
In addition to an admirable medical treatise on
the causes, prevention and cure OF a great variety
OF diseases, 1t embraces a large amount Of inforna.
tion interesting to the merchant, the mechanic.
the miner, the farmer, the planter, and profession
al man and the calculations have been mfde 10,
such meridians and ATTITUDES as are most suitable
for a correct and comprehensive NATIONAL CAL
EHDAR.
The nature, Uses, and extraordinary sanitary
effects of Hosteters Stomach Bittcrs, the staple
tonic and Alternative of more than half the Chris.
tian world, are fully set forth In it's pages. which
are also interspersed with pictorial Illustrations
valuable recipes FOR the household and farm, hu
merous anecdotes, and other instructive and
amusing resdjHe matter ..crtginal and selected.
Among The ANNALS to appear with the opening OF
the year, this win be one OF the most useful, and
may be had for the dskiag. The proprietors,
Nessrs. Hostetter u Smith. Pittsburg, Pa. ON re.
'ceipt OF atwo cent stamp, win forward a copy by
mail TO any person who cannot procnre one in his
neigtborhsod. The Bitters are sold in eyery city,
town and village, and are extensively used
throughout the entire civilized world.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29
New HARTFORD. Dec. q, 1871

Christmas has come and gone, with
its "Trees" and gifts. The Method
ist and Baptist Societies, each had its
trees, upon which were displayed
various presents, from n volume OF
Shakespeare, to a barrel of apples
from a ''contraband baby" to a
'turkey-gobbler." We don't mean
the barrel of apples were displayed
upon the tree, but were taken-o8-
the tree, and the turkey had merely
gone to roOst, when Santa Claus
''gobbled" him. Both societies had
full houses and delighted audiences.
Close upon the heels of Christmas
comes tho cold nose Of New Years,
and this reminds us that the waning
year is swinging its last swings upon
its creaking hinges, and we are Very
sad as we note the passage of time,
and the additional fact, that we miss
from among us, those who were wont
to mingle with us in the social smile
the airy "blow," or the festive
horse trade. All, me! when shall
we again behold the stalwart form OF
one-a familiar form-astride the
foaming mustang-making the peri
lous passage of the West Fork by
moonlight, or hunting up distracted
turkeys, which were non est conae-at
i-bus.
We shat miss such as these, but
~ hearts will eve retain a green
conner for their memories, and when
old Time shall clip their surplus ver-
dure, we bespeak a "lively" market
for their eThu6erant aftermath.
The "cold term''-in Missouri par.
lance-has "tuk up" and this morn
ing "a thermometers shows 24o be-
low zero, a1 the shade. G. it throws
the previous cold weather complete
ly in the shade. So cold has it prov.
ed, that a surprise which had nearly
arrived at "going Off" was shipped
in the bud" and people saved rheil
last extremityh-from freezing.
We noticed the editor of the Park
ersburg Times drop off here as was
freight from Cedar Falls. He was
picking up "locals,n but found only
our "loeal debating club" in session
at "Sticks." The question under
consideration WAS tho following -
"Whether the war of 1912 occurred
before the war of the Revolution oil
previously after" Upon his appear
ance, the question was submitted tc
him as an act of courtesy. He decid,
ed that both sides were IN % measure
right-upon the principle of the
Irishman's birth-who twas born in
Cork, but might have been born in
Killarney, had he a mind to.
The "Beaver Valley Legislature
convenes Thursday evening,.when 6
general attendance is requested, al
the question of an "Independent
School District" will be discussed.
This a question which those in ia
vor of good schools, with good teach
ers properly compensated, are inter
ested in.
Era D Yours &c.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29
HORRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Three Men Killed and Five Wounded
A horrible accident occurred on the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & MINES
sofa R'y last Saturday night, about
s o'clock.
The passenger train north, which
was being conveyed by two engines,
went through the bridge across the
Shell Rock at Rockford, and all but
the passenger coach went down. a
distance of forty feet. Three men
were instantly killed and five seri-
ously wounded.
1t seems that the forward engine
and tender went down on one side of
the pier, and the other engine and
tender, with the baggage and mail
car, went down on the other. The
passenger coach was prevented from
becoming q part of the wreck by tim
bers sticking up. The engineer,
James Judd, on the forward engine,
the fireman, Robt. White, of the Sec
ond engine, and o brakeman by the
name of Bartlett, were the three in.
stantly killed, A section boss, liv-
ing in Nora Springs, had his leg bro
ken. The names of the wounded we
have been unable to obtain. All of
the sufferers were employees of the
Company. There were fourteen per-
sons, all told, on the train at the time
of the accident.
1t being so near the town, assis-
lance was rendered promptly. A
special train was sent up on Sunday,
and the killed were taken to Cedar
Rapids.
The en- gines and tenders are cons
siderablys injured, and the baggage
car is a complete wreck. It appears
that the weight broke the iron rods
which held up the bridge, there be-
ing forty.three broken square off just
where the thread commences. They
were different from those used in all
the bridges on the road, but were OBJ
tanned from II reliable firm in De-
troit. 800. ..
Chief Engineer Colcord, from
whom we obtain the particulars of
the sad occurrence, thinks the Com.
pany is in no way to blame.
The amount of weight on the
bridge when 1t went down, was not
Fone-tenth a great as the rods were
made to stand. The only solution to
the matter thus far is that the iron
used in the rods was not good, and
the frost, with the weight of the two
engines caused them to snap off.
The work of cleaning away the
wreck will not be completed before
Saturday night, but the trains are
running as usual as far as Rockford.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

EARLY DAYs.-A Imaginable Incl
dent has been handed down, which
occurred In the early days
of the settlement of Cedar
Falls. Our nursery man, Capt. S.,
being Justice of the Peace, was called
upon PM day to marry a couple
The two, to be made one, became
somewhat mixed and the groom got
on the ''near siden of his bride when
they came to stand up for the cere-
mony. The man discovered his mis-
take and asked If he hadn't better
change, at don't make a D. bit
Of difference, stand your ground
replied the Captain, in his usual
earnest manner. They stood.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

lPERsoNAL.-Prof. Acres, of the
public schools of Waterloo, east side,
gave us a call last Monday. M
We are indebted TO MI. Brinker-
heff, the soon to be Go. Supt. of
Schools of Black Hawk Co., for n
pleasant half honr chat this week.
We were pleased to meet Nath.
Sleeper, jr., of the Peoria Daily Re-
VieW, who. has been visiting his
brother-in,law, Fitzroy Sessions, of
this city.
MIR. Day. Of New York, brother
in>law of j. b. Abbott and Peter
Hoagland, is spending the holidays
i'm Cedar Falls.
Mayor Townsend returned from
New York last week.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

We are continually re-
ceiU1R6 RetO supplies of
Fancy and staple Dry
Goods, Which We Ciu sell
ut our usual Lou Prices.
Plain Double HTdtb III
pacaS, in all colorS, at 25
Cents per Yard. other
Goods IN proportion. La
dies Fancy Sc017s, Lace
Collars, &c, TelUeteeBs IN
Black and colors, Boineo-
raj Skirts for 30 cts, Felt
Skirts ue,y Jo10. III IN
rant Of anything IN the
Dry Goods or Boot and
Shoe line, WiU do WeU by
calling at Pitcher q Pen
noch'S before purchasing.
Opposite Carter House,
nert door North of Thomp-
son 8. Co. a.s
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29
Yours &c.
OBSERVER.

RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE
MUSICAL CoNvENTIoN.-The follow-
ing resolutions were handed us too
late for qualification last Sseeh
WHEREAS, This Musical Conven-
ton has brought us so good a degree
of musical benefit and enjoyment
therefore,
Resolued, That we regard such
Conventions as among the most val
liable means of musical culture.
RESOLVED, That we most heartily
endorse Mr.. HI. r.. Palmer, of Chi
cage, as a conductor of Musical Con-
ventions, and commend him to the
musical public, not only as a g~entle-
man, but as o most efficient and ener-
getic christian Worker.
Resolved, That we tender sincere
thanks to those citizens of Cedar
Falls and vicinity, who, through
their generous courtesy and hospital
ity, have aided the cause of music i'm
an important degree by entertaining
singers as guests during the Conven>
ton.
Resolued, That a copy Of these
resolutions be furnished for publica-
ton i'm the Cedar Falls GAZETTE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

FARM HOUSE BURNED.-We learn
from Mr.. Tennison, that the farm
house of Jno. Jones, in Washington
township, was burned last week,
while he and his family were away
from home. He, of course, lost eve-
rything. Mr.. Jones lost one Of his
legs in the army, and this seems to
come as a double calamity. A nuns
Der Of our Cedar Falls business men,
as well as the people Of Washington
township, have generously opened
their hearts and assisted him in va
rious ways. 1t Is timely help.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

THE editor Of the Cedar Falls GA
ZETTE had a cow that took to eating
stones and old nails. The fact was
proved by the post morten examina-
ton. Snyder is 10Y advertising to
take cows on Observation-Disclosures
ter Press.
Nary advertise, Bro. Ram! Our
subscribers don't wait for us to do
that, but come in with the cow at
once.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

OBSERVE THIs.-In thawing out
your ink bottles this cold weather,
don't set them on the stove, or near
the stove, tightly corked. The Iowa
City Press says that the Librarian of
the State Historical Society, Mr.. ST.
las Foster, had an explosion of an
ink bottle under such circumstances,
a few days sin ce, scalding him, and
for some time seriously threatening
Ills sight.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

CoLD.-We are having extremely
cold weather. If there are any people
in this vicinity who have not learn
ed this fact before We make the an.
nouncement for their special benefit.
We are reliably informed that the
mercury stood twenty-four degrees
below zero Wednesday morning.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29
Holiday Festivities.

Notwithstanding the extreme cold
and heavy now storms, Cedar Falls
has presented its usual life during
the Holidays.
Monday night a happy sea q faces
greeted old Santa Claus at the Con-
gregational Church. Aheavily laden
Christmas tree made happy the
hearts of the little folks. and we may
truthfully add, old mes tso. One of
the presents handed down from its
prolific branches, deserves more than
8 passing notice. Rev. MIR. Gibbs,
the efficient and popular pastor Of
the church, was presented with a
Waltham watch, costing some forty
dollars. Mr., Gibbs was completely
surprised, but recovered himself suf>
ticiently to make q capital speech
He said he proposed to take the him..
and neither be too late in commence
ing his sermons, nor too late in clos.
ing. The latter Interpretation, we
opine, however, was put upon the in.
tention of the gift by himself. The
occasion was one of pleasure to all
present. .,
At the German Evangelical church
a tasty and well filed Christmas
tree also awaited the little afolks.-
Previous to the distribution Of the
gifts, the evening was occupied in
exercises by the scholars of the Sab
bath School. OF the manner we
were very favorably impressed, but
Of the matter to us it was air fasta.
There had evidently been much care
and attention bestowed, and the
evenings exercises throughout, we
doubt not, were attended with great
pleasure and profit.
The fair and festival at the M. L
Church commenced Monday, and
closed Wednesday evening. 1t May
be counted n grand success all around
The gross receipts will foot up nearly
four hundred dollars. The gifts pur.
chased at the fair were placed upon
theChristmas tree, and distributed on
the last evening. Among the nu-
merous gifts, were a beautiful silver
cake basket and a set of solid silver
napkin rings, to the pastor Rev.
Shelter and his lady, aud a set OF
beautiful mink furs, by the Church
and congregation, to the organist,
Miss Kate McCulloch. Another
pleasant feature, somewhat out of the
usual order of exercises, was the pre-
sentation OF two vases to Miss Lutte
Markley, she having receivedb by ball
lot the largest number Of votes cast,
OF the many ways and means de-
vised to amuse and interest the audi
ence, we have not time to speak,
All who were present will know
show twas themselves" and will
testify to the epjoyabIeness of the
occasion,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

n WORD TO PARENTs.-An ex-
change sensibly remarks that I'm
judging of the abilities of their sons,
it is o fgreat consequence that parents
do not confound the qualifications
of good memory with talent. We
have known many boys who were
reckoned exceedingly clever, simply
from their being able to get any kind
of q lesson quickly by heart which
was a complete fallacy. Memory
may go along with genius, but it has
no absolute connection with it as q
proof of which 1t may be remarked
that tho boys who stand highest at
school are frequently left far behind,
in the struggle of life, by boys who
stood for years at the foot of their
class, If we to inquire into the
biographies of distinguished indi~
viduals, we should discover that
comparatively few of them had been
good scholarsn-that is, had mem.
cries to repeat lessons by rote.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

RELIEF FOL CHICAGo.-A large
box of clothing, containing some two
hundred and fifty articles of wearing
apparel, was shipped by the Cedar
Falls Relief Society to the Chicago
sufferers, last week. This reminds
us that while our people were. among
the first to respond, and that liberal.
ly, Cedar Falls has not been given
credit for sending anything in the
report as published in the Chicago
panarc
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

GRACEFUL WALKING.-Dr. Dio
Lewis, writes as follows upon this
graceful subject; ga graceful walk
is rare. A queenly, elastic step
atones for a homely face. IL was her
expert walking from one side of the
stage to the other, while she never
said a word, that constituted Mrs.
Charles Kean great attraction in O
play that had a run of $50 nights
The prerequisites for fine walking
are; first, shoes made to fit the feet
second, the clothing about the waist
loose. The corset Is a deadly enemy
to fine walking as it Is to life. Third
carry the chin cloie to the neck
The soles of the shoes should corres~
pond precisely tothe bottom of the
feet, as outlined by a pencil mark
drawn around the foot. AAs now
made, the sole is an inch and a bali
smaller than the foot, and the result
is a plentiful crop of corns and buns
ions, and in conjunction with the
high heel, an awkward gait and bent
position of the body while walk.
ing.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

FROZEN PoTAToEs.-The Scientific
Press says frozen potatoes, IF not per-
mitted to thaw before being cooked,
a be baked so as to be as good as
though never frozen. They can not
be boiled, however, nor even baked,
if submitted to the usual process of
washing.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

A SUBSTANTIAL GIFT.-Dr. Keeler
moved his family to Davenport last
week. He took with him an elegant
easy chair, costing about twenty five
dollars, which was presented him by
his friends in Cedar Falls. The gift
was a testimonial for his earnest
christian labor and service i'm behalf
of the poor, during his stay in our
city. 1t was justly merited
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

BENEFITS OF ADvERTIsING.-P.
Mornin advertised his lost team last
week, and before the paper.eame out
they were found. That was some-
thing like the man who went into
the printing Office to advertise his
dog, and the lost dog followed him
I'm
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29
ODenedOuG

A Large Stock Of oil kinds OF
Holiday Goods, School and Blank
Books, fine Toilet Articles, &C., al
WISE g. BRYANT'S NEW DRUG
STORE, PHOENIX BLOCK.
a Bargain-Farm for sale
A desirable farm for sale, IL miles
northwest from Cedar Falls, of 90
acres, ten acres timber. Good farm
house on 1t 20x3O feet, well fenced,
and a liberal amount of small fruit
growing on the premises. Price 81
500. Enquire of T.. A. Snyder.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

ANOTHER CURE.-Here Is the last
cure for n felon, out Take common
rock salt, such rs Is used for sailing
down pork or beef, dry it in an oven
then pound 1t fine and mix with
spirits of turpentine in equal parts.
Put 1t on a rag and wrap around the
part affected, and as it gets dry put
on more, in twentysfour hours you
are cured-the felon is dead" 1t
will do no harm to try 1t.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

NEWSPAPER TRAINING.--The
Chfistian Wor(d says 1t can safely
recommend a graduate of a newspa.
per office for almost any station in
life, at least for all such as require q
pretty good knowledge of the peculi-
arities and characteristics of the hu.
man family. A man who can pre-
serve the serenity of his temper, tho
sweetness of Christian disposition,
and an unflagging perseverance amid
all the obstacles and difficulties
which newspaper publication pre-
sents, deserves to be ranked with job
for patience, Baxter for goodness and
the Iron Duke, for instance, for
nerve power and obstinate determine
ton. aER "a. > AS. res.~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

Reduced to q CertdiRW-The fact
that the Josephine Seamless kid
Gloves are the best. Hundreds of
Ladies' in town testify to the fact. A
full Stock In Black and Colors, one
and two button, constantly on hand,
and Warranted, by Miller, Wilson &
~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

CHRISTMAS EvE.-The exercises
at the M. E. Church Sabbath eve-
ming, were quite interesting, as well
as instructive. The programme was
very appropriately arranged, and
was carried out in a manner BETTING
the occasion.
Rev. ]. G. Griffith, pastor.
preached a ermon to the Sabbath
school children of the Presbyterian
society,"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-29

NEW YEAR.-The GAZETTE wishes
its numerous readers a Happy New
Year. We enter upon 1872 full of
energy and cherished hopes. 1871
has permitted Us to form many agre-
able acquaintances and renew old
ones. Many are the good words of
cheer that have come to us. If we
have made enemies, and we doubt
not we have, we are willing to be
forgiven, strike hands and start even
again. Regardless of expense the
GAZETTE will continue its weekly
visits at two dollars a year, cash in
hand.