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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Brown a. WOLF have opened a
custom Boot IL Shoe establishment on
main st. first door south of f. NJ.
Gregg's drug store. Repairing made
a speciality which we now offer to
do 25 per cent. lower than usual
Satisfaction guaranteed,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

THE BEsT.-A talented newspaper
man writes US: 1.-THE GAZETTE is
improving every day. 1 consider 1t
the best of all the Black Hawk Go.
papers.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

observation-disclosures says times
are encouraging, corn cribs and baby
cribs being in great demand.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

FIRM NAME.-Dubuque has a
firm by the name of Patch q Waite.
Many mothers have to Uait and
patch and still they are not happy.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

CLUB DANCE.-The club dance has
been fully organized and started off
last Tuesday night in fine style.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

The GAZETTE Officially announces
that next Monday, Dec, 25th, will
be Christmas. Everybody expected
TO ENJOY themselves as best they can.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

DEATH.-Jno. A. Arbuckle, died
at Mr.. Rice's a few miles from town
Sabbath evening. Dec. 18th, of con-
sumption.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

PUB. Doc.-Senator Wright will
accept thanks for late public docu-
ments.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

CHAsE.-The people have had a
Chase this week after Christmas
presents and they always found
them at the Bazaar,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

ATTENTION FARMERs.-The Far.
mers Club will meet next Saturday
afternoon at Council Hall, at ]
o'clock.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

MEssRs.-EDIroRs.-I see by your
last paper that Q new meat market
mas been started In Cedar Falls
Please announce that Washington
township can furnish all the fat cat.
tie the firm will want.
OLD SEswrTrp
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

A MIsTAKE.-It was Danl. Wild,
our brick manufacturer, who went
to the old country, instead of David
Wiler, as we announced a few weeks
since.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

REMEMBER the Public School Ex-
hibition at Phoenix Hall this even
ing,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

THE Pupils of the Public School
will give an exhibition ut Phoenix
Hall this evening.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Pen1nanSIniD.

r. w. Jackson, late of Chicago,
has opened o school for the teaching
of penmanship. in the room over
John Collman's store. Terms, $500
for thirteen lessons. Glass will meet
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Local Department.

~ Subscribers viii understand hereafter when
n their paper is marked with an X that thefr
subscription has expired.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

ExHIBITIoN.-The public school
exhibition will be held this evening
at Phoenix Hall. -. ,#
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

LIvELY.-Morris' & Jennings are
shipping from two to five cars OF
hogs a week.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

SICK.-H. C. Hemenway has been
on the sick list for several days past.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

WANTED.-Six copies of the GA
ZETTE of Dec. Sth, 1871.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

The person who left his overcoat
at my shop one evening, is requested
to take 1t away.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

A TREAT AHEAD.-The Coleman
Constellation, organized in this city
will perform in Phoenix Hall some,
time next week. They will give
three entertainments before starting
on q tour to the Pacific coast. This
troupe is mainly made up of oul
home talent and starts out with the
promise of a brilliant future. We
shall look forward to their success
with great anxiety as three of the
boys are out of our office. "From
the printing Office to the stage."-
Here's an encouragement for the
youth of the land!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

IMpRovINa.-P. Filler is slowly
improving.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

From the subscriber, on the 18th
inst, a span of mares five years old.
One a %sorrel, with white spot In face
a small bunch on the inside of the
left lip and u small white spot on the
right eye-ball. The other, q meuse
color, with bunch or right knee, an
old cut mark near the left gambrsl
shoes on all round, sharp forward
The sorrel Is with foal. Finder will
be suitably rewarded by the owner.
p. MoRNIN.
Cedar Falls, Dec. q, 1871. H&#.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Great Reduction in the price of
Dry Goods at Hazlett's Cheap Cash
Store.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

A Large Stock of all kinds OF
Holiday Goods, School and Blank
Books, fine Toilet Articles, &C., at
WISE q BRYANT'S NEW DRUG
STORE, PHOENIX BLOCK.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

For Sate.-1 set bob-sleds, and /
long sled, for sale. Enquire of
-. $3.50. aw. E.. B. LAMB,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

ENIGMA.-I am composed of Is
letters:
My Z, II, 9, 6, Is, Is, 8, IL, is o
flower.
My 1, s, HAY, is q piece Of Turk.
ish money.
My 5, 10, Is, Z, 6, 2, is a decapodous
animal.
IA, s, l6, 3, 10, is a flower.
4,l2, II, 5, 3, Is, Ia a substance Oh
tanned from opium.
My whole is q character in Arabian
Nights Entertainments.
The person that gets this answer
will have to study for it.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

COvNTy opFuCGRS

Superrisors-G. b. Van saun, A. T.swcnther.
wax, q. Close,
tOHRty Auiit0r-D. w. Foote.
County Cterk-a. A.. Ebcrhart
LoRnty TredsHrer-R A, Whitaker
COuHtV Rtcordef-Jas. w. Mcclure,
Sherif-W. r.. Brown.
County StrDeyor-John Bail.
Co. StpL. Common Schoois-A. II. Nye.
Cor0htr-w. o. Richards
Directors Of PoorsHoase-W. r.. Brown, q.
niger, Caleb May.
tegular Sessions of the Board First MONDAYS
January, June and September.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
BY the Committee.

HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-Wise l. Bry-
ant received an immense order from
''old Santa Claus" for Holiday Goods
and have accordingly made ample
arrangements for the OCCASION
Their new drug store is a perfect sea
of Christmas goods, from a five cent
article to a twenty-five dollar gift
Santa Claus can't go amiss in sup
plying all the children in Cedar Falls
from their establishment. He will
commence purchasing his gifts at
once, consequently we may ex-
pect to see the Christmas goods scat.
ter. From now until after the Holi.
days look for a great rush at Wise &
Bryant's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

At azlett'syou can buy velveteens
at reduced prices. II you want to
save money on Velveteens, go to
Hazlett's to buy them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Buy Of Miller, Wilson 4 Co. your
Hats, Caps and Furs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
A RARE BARGAIN

Foundry& Machine shop
For sale.
A Foundry and Machine shop for
sale, with a good water. power, shop
and tools. For particulars, enquire
at this office. 81" .||
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
CEDAR FALLS CHURCHES.
BAPTIST-Corner of Main and 9th Streets re,

BAPTIST-Corner OF Main and 9th Streets. Rev.
- - Pastor. Services every Sabbath at
ioh A. M. and ~ 7. NJ. Sabbath school at ~ NJ.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Washington and 9TH ~,
Rev. ID. shelter, Pastor. Services every
sabbath at 10Y A. M. and ~ p. NJ. Sabbath
school at y A. Nj.
Observation-Disclosures Street between 9th
and 9TH, Rev. y. II. Griffith, Pastor. Services every
sabbath at iOH A. M. and 7h p. NJ. sabbath
school at u NJ.
CoNGREGATIoNAL-Corner Clay and 9th St,
Rev. Chas. Gibbs, Pastor. Services every sabbath
az leh A. M. and ~ Il. NJ. sabbath School AZ
u N.
Observation-Disclosures Street between 7th
md Sth, Father Flavin. Services every Sab.
bath at 8 A. M. and i0h A. NJ. sabbath School
NJ IL M.
GERMAN LUTHERAN Fremont Street, Rev.
Bernard Foelsch Pastor. Services every Sabbath
at l0h A. M.
Observation-Disclosures OF Franklin and sth
streets, Rev. j. Harlacher, Pastor. Services every
sabbath at 10Y A. NJ. and ~ p. NJ. sabbath
school at 2 I. M.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Machine Oil, at Z. II. Gregg's.
OnenedOut

Ladies' and Misses Fine French
Kid Boots. at Whitney = Rogers.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

TrVstsss-F. A. Hotchkisz, Fralk Ford, -. M.
.enjamin. a ......
fbspn Uerk-Lanfear Knapp.
Assessor-G. III. Richmond.
Justices Of TIE Psdes-Lanfeur Knapp, q. w.
Barnard.
Coastdbies-J. J. Royce, Gee. philpst.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

A BarEain-Farm for sale
A desirable farm for sale. IL miles
northwest from Cedar Falls, Of 80
acres, ten acres timber. Good farm
house on 1t 20x30 feet, well fenced,
and q liberal amount of small fruit
growing on the premises. Price ST.
500. Enquire of E. A. Snyder.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
CITY OFFICERS.

Msyor-E. TOWNSEND.
Aldermen, LIST Ward-J. +. Zeizing, H.. M.
Adams.
Aldermen, 81 Ward. NJ. Benjamin, Edwin
Brown.
Aldermen, 3D. W~drd-Elias ovorman, o. y.
Andrews.
Aldermen, an Ward. Sartori, n. A.
Bishop.
Guy TrsdsHrer-C. G. Rnapp.
Guy Assessor -Lanfear Knapp.
GUY CLERKS. N. Pierce.
Guy Marshall. z. Lester.
City Council meets first Tuesday In each month.
CEDAR FALLS SCHOOL BOARD.
presidest--G. b. Van Sann,
Secretdry-S. N. Pierce.
TredSurer-J. r.. Knapp.
Uir~ectors-ByroH Culver. III. G.. Uemenway. A.
q. Thompson, Shepard Wilson, q. II. Van Sasn.
3. Van Der Vaart.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Local Notices.

ALL Notices under THE head will be charged ten
per line for each insertion.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
d

BLACK HAWK LODGE NO. 65. A. II. a A. NJ.
Regular Meetings at Masonic Hall, on the Mon.
Is. Van Saun, w. NJ, q. Huffman. \. w:
j. Bradley j. W.. J. II. Whitney, scc'y.
VALLEY CHAPTER. X. A. NJ, NO. 20.--Iiegu.
ar Meetings at Masonic Hall, on the "Wednesday
on or before the Full Moon OF each month. u.
rickten, M. E. III. p. y. III. Packard, E. X: 4,
A. Bishop, II. g.; A. q. Thompson, Sec'y.
BALDWIN COMMANDERY, X. T.. NO, H..
Regular Meetings at Masonic Hall, on Friday ON OF
before the Full Moon OF each month. @. II. Van
sann, II. CT :. A. Bishop, Gen. E. Townsend,
@. q. y. III. Packard, Recorder,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
CEDAR FALLS POST OFFICE.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Eastern-Arriges al 8 A.. NJ. and | p. NJ. Closes
at 4 and 8 r. NJ,
r. NJ.
southcrn-Arrives at 5 p. NJ. Closes at 8
2. N.
N~orthern-Arrtves az 5 r. N, Closes at 1ix A.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at 4 p. NJ. Tuesdays and
Fridays, Closes ut s A. N. Wednesdays and Sat.
urdays.
ONCE hours Except Sundays) from 8 A. NJ. TN
SIP. M.
Office opcx on Sundays for one hour immediate
Ly after morning services In the Churches.
No Mails arrive or depart on sunday, except the
through Mail.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Yonlxers and New York
INSURANCE COMPANY

TWO UftHIV CH CUNT hN 4,
Policy holders In the above named
company are hereby requested to
bring their Policies to me at once,
that they may be filed and applica-
ton made for the return by the Com
pany of unearned Premiums on the
same. JOHN A. BOWMAN, Agt.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Chicago Produce Market.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Come and See.-The Parlor Orna-
ments OF Lava and Gilt and Parian
Marble at Chase's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
n. n. or a. N.

CEDAR FALLS LODGE, NO. II, I. {. OF O.. II.
meets at Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening of
each week. Travelling Brothers are cordially In
vited to attend. Geo. L. Stenrna, N, o., w. A.
Robins on ,sec'y.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

For q good pair of Boots or Shoes,
Cheap, go to Pitcher & Pennock,
there good are all warranted.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Buy Fargo's Chicago, hand made,
~boots-epery pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
sizes $3.50. No more. no less. Sold
only by Hall g. Walker. Main ST..
Cedar Falls. Iowa. ..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

If you want any thing in the Dry
Goods, or Boot and Shoe line. do not
fail to call on Pitcher q Pennock,
they keep the Cheapest and Best
goods in the market.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

For Sale or Trade.
New Mich Cow for Sale or trade.
Enquire of
S5 WILLIAM WINTERS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Best Family Groceries at
THORPE'S CHEAP CASH STORE

Those half Ball Velvet Buttons,
In all c%olors, for Trimming, just re-
ceived at Thorpe's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Michigan Appies.-In addition to q
large stock Of Iowa Apples, I have
just received a few hundred barrels
of the Best Varieties Of Winter APP
Piles from Michigan; Also, a very fine
lot of Missouri Jenitons, which will
keep all winter. Please call and see
them, at +. N. Chase's,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Astonishing.- At Chase's you can
get Dolls that walk and Dolls that
Talk, and Dolls that cry, and Dolls
of all Sizes.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Ut HNNNN NVNNk
yudge-Hon. j. NJ. Brayton.
Dist. Atfg--I. ID. Powers.
hsrif-W. II. Brown.
Uerk-G, A. Eherhart.
Next Session Monday, January Sth, 1871.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Judgs-Hon. y. Bagg.
Next Session Monday, November 2Tth, 1871.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
CEDAR FALLS OMNIBUS LINE.

Buses run TO and from ID. & s. G.; @. +. M;
and b., @. X. Il NJ II. r.. Depots. In connection
with oil trains. Also Buses furnished on all oc-
rasions when desired. Office at the Carter House.
GEO. w. CLARK, Proprietor.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Holiday Presents
A Large and Choice Selection at
WISE 4 BRYANT'S NEW DRUG
STORE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Oyster Stpper.-A. Thomas & Co.'S
Celebrated Triangular Brand Of Oys.
tiers, very Cheap to parties buying
large quantities. Sold only by +. N.
Chase,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Santa Claus Headquarters Is at
Chase's Fruit Bazaar.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Fresh Chestnuts, just received, at
+. N. Chase,s. ....
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

1t Is an Established yact that
Whitney & Rogers sell Boots and
Shoes Cheap. %
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Hazlett has a nice article OF all
WooI Black Beaver Cloth which he
will sell at cost to close.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Good-Those nice large Cranber.
ries at Chase's.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Merry christmas.
A Complete Line of Choice Per.
fumery, Drugs, Bibles, Albums,
Desks. Work Boxes, China Goods,
Wax Flowers, and q thousand other
notions. at WISE & BRYANT'S
NEW DRUG STORE, PHENIY
BLOCK.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Hazlett will sell you a Ladies' Fine
Merino Shirt Or a pair of fine Merino
Drawers for Sl.00.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Hazlett will sell you Blankets Of
cost. Now Is your time to purchase,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Gethe Mtten-Some Prefer Cloves.
"A good stock of Ladies', Gents and
Children's Gloves aud Mittens, at
Miller, Wilson & Co.'s Dry Goods
Emporium.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

The place to buy Groceries Cheap
Is at Hotchkiss,.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

IBtu~,
OBSERVER,
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06

IsEIEAaD,y yesterday liule story which
goes to show that truth can DO ~ strange
Cd fiction Nhsu it has its mind up ID The
result. A gentleman, who did not live
very happily with Ns,wifa concluded to
obtain divorce, land.soo sfter doingi iso
changed hisname'in order to avoid certain
little unplessantnesses. His wife tok her
maiden name, and the twain became, two
flesh as much as it was possible for them
to be. Afterward he met . charming
widow from Californis, aud, after brief
oourtship, hs violsted the principle Of the
adage about . burnt child by marrying
her. One evening she proposed to him
to call on her sister, whom she hsa poi
seen for years, and whose sddress shS had
Just asesy,ainsd.y Smith, ~ j. will sail
him, cohsented, and the visit was made.
Smith was slightly taken shack to ind
that the sister was his ex wife, though
Mrs. s. was ignorant of the fact. And
there was more surprise when Il was
found that tho ex-vife had Just been
married to the OK -husbaud;of ,hfs Smith
No o, who vss uusySwtduw by brsvet
hsying been divorced, in . Western State
on account of "incomp patibility Of ,smperA
The .Yisit wsax 3 hrief oss end nae ,1osel
renewed. New York Lsttet.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06

Dan Marble, ,strolling along the wharf
At Boston, met = tall, gapnte looking
figure, . digger" from Califorpiaa and
got into conversation with him. NHealthy
climate Il suppose r. s"Heal.hyl il ain't
any thing else, Why, stranger, you, can
chpose there any climate you like, hot OF
cold, and that without traveIin more than
fifteen minutes. jest think o that the
next cold mornin' when you git out O
bed. There's a mountain there, the
Sawyer Navady, they call i. with valley
on each swAl3, of IT, the one hot, the other
cold. Wen, git on top Of that mountsin
win double bipreled gun, and you can
without woyin, kill either summer o,
winter game, just as you will.' What
have you ever tried it?"' Tried it often
-and should have done pretty we'll, but
for ops thing" SWELL, what was thai? 2
III wanted dog that would stand both
climates. The last dog had froze biz
tail while piutin' on the summer side.
He did not git entirely out Of the winter
side, you see. True as you live1" Mar
bio sloped. .'"' '' ''D'@ '''' '''
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06
RAISING DEAD BODIES Our OF WAITE


RAISING DEAD BODIES Our OF WATER
"A novel experiment was successfully
tried in the Hackensack river a few days
ago, to recover the body ofa man, Hahn,
who had been drowned while bathing.
After many unsuccessful efforts with
graphing irons and other apparatus. q
French Canadian, named Adolph Busche
proceeded to search Cor the body, and, to
this end, provided himself with several
glass gallon jars, and quantity Of un'
Stacked lime. Placing these n boat
he rowed to the place where the man wa.
seen to go down for the last time, apd
there placed his small craft over the exac
spot as nearly as possible after which
he filled one Of the jars half full Of lime
then filled it up with water, and corked
it tightly. The next operation was e
drop it in the water, where it soon reached
the bottom, and 10 few seconds exploded
with = loud report. After which, tn
same experiment was repeated with
second jar aud after third trial, whicl
was undertaken at distance apart from
the scene of the other two, the body aros
and was secured, the violent explosion il
its immediate vicinity on the bottom o
the river, and the ascending motion Q
the liberated gases having had the ten
dency to dislodge it and carry it will
them to the surface.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06

THE NoNpLUssED LANDLORD = Ferrin,
the landlord Of New York Hotel, 1t 10
presumed, 10 not often nonp!ussed, tut
last August dOppcr little FrenchmaD
staggered him for . nomsnt. Walking
up to the Office, he accosted Bonifacs
with, .......-.-..f. .... sts.:.l..
"lf you please, Monsieur. you shall
send bill de Gre in my ROOM" -,,,..
"A whatl' said Ferrin, looking at The
thermometer, which Was ninety Two DE-
grees. "r wish 20 bill de Ere in my apart
meut," replied the rrenchman. $50.
IAN right, sir" said Ferrin with tha
outward imper,urability With which tn
true hotel-keeper receives an order 70,
an y thing, if il be gold dust pudding will
diamond plums. John, FIRE 10 No, 10.
YES, sur.srl" said John and BY tn
time tho Frenchman had arrived at hi
room, john, with perspiration pouring of
had the CRATE filled, aud blaze roaripl
up the chimney like mad. ~
"vat ze diable you do2" said the As
tonisbed foreigner. ~. 80
"Built q Ere, sir, as ye ordered" re
piled the other exile. ,.4r ,sss. ~
Fire be taml' said the Frenchmau
II shall roast myself wiz ze heat" and
rushing down stairs, he appeard in th
office with inAsmed face and moiste9r
shirt collar, exclaiming: 81 ask you nc
for ze FIRE. What think ! want to max
myself more hot, eh? I call for dc bill d
fre-ze bill, 70 carte, SO can eat myse|
wiz my dinaire. Yea, t., ,sros ,..ss,.
/, .Bill Of fare2 OH yes, sir I" sai
Boniface, ~ beg your pordonl", Ap
he politely passed out the programme fo
the day. s, t'.s .r sS .e,r -r
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06

THE SKIN is A BREATHING ORGAN
Some animals breathe more through the
skin than they do through the lungs, and
in some animals the whole process Of
arestion of the blood 10 performed thro'
the skin. In the human being the skin
is, to q large extent, . breathing organ;
Fatal disease Of the lungs is often caused
by an obstructed skin. In ono Of the
ceremonial professions At Rome, attend
ant on the installation Of . new pops, .
child, having the whole surface Of the
body gilt. was paraded. The consequences
was the death Of the child. This msIsn-
choly fact may serve better thau . long
lecture to convince the people Of the i'm;
portsnce Of "kecping the pores epsa.
Of which there are more thsn sbsec
thousand on evrey square inch OF
surface. irf tN'l t<sA sG1
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-06

Near Darlington, Wisconsin,, . few
days ago, o boy named Cousins, thirteen
years Of age, concluded that he would 60
into pasture and have little fun with
calf that was there. A rope was tied
round tho animals neck, and the boy
tied the other end round his own body,
when the calf started to run, threw the
boy down, and dragged him through
brush, and among trees and s:umps, how
long 1t Is not known. When found, tho
calf, completely exausted, had laid down !
and near to it lay the dead body Of the
boy.f H.t -a.- 1u f''t