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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-03-21

"A Connecticut school boy has writ.
ten composition on the horse, in
which he says it is an animal having
four legs, Zone at each corner"
"A little boy in Brooklyn Sun.
day school was asked lately to say
which was the most beautiful verso in
the Bible: Alter some hesitation, he
replied blushiugly; If any man pulls
down the American flag shoot him on
the spot
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

killing .six and wonnding several
more. The cattle belonged to different
parties and we're In pasture two miles
East Of town. Through the insuffi-
cheney Of the railr,ad oompany's fsnce
they gathered on the track, where GER
tain destruction awaited them. Robt.
A. Davidson was the heaviest looser.
but we learn the Company will make
good al losses.
In . suit pending before the STAN
wood court on yesterday, In which
Ellis l.. Derby was plaintiff, and s. b.
and T. b. Miller defendants, It was
argued - to whether defendants owed
PLAINTIFFS for certain advertising In
the columns Of the Clarence Inde-
pendent or nothing. The verdict Of
the Jury, altar patient bearing, was
" no cause OF action" We learn the
plaintiff appeals to higher court.
We notice among other improve.
ments the appearance Of the City
Drug Store. A general cleaning. to-
gether with coat Of paint and white
wash adds materially to the looks.
Those wanting anything 10 the drug
line will do well to call on Johnny.
XTYT.
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FROM CLARENCE.

On the ID inst, the second game Of
base ball between the Cedsrs Of this
place and the Light Weights Of Wyo-
ming, was played here. A former
game at Wyoming was won by the
Light Weights. under circumstances
not altogether flattering to the victors.
but this time . good square game
brought the Cedars out ahead by IS
runs to %.
No general celebration was held here
on the Fourth. several picnic parties
were organized, and the day spent In
Onion Grove or ct the river with much
pleasure to all participants.
Judge Cotton, N. G. from this Dis
trict, made our town . short visit last
Saturday. Tho Judge wee hooking
we'll and had . very cordial greeting
for all his acquaintanoes.
A change took place Monday In the
American House. Our old citizen, C.
M. Gilbert, IL to be landlord hereafter,
and good one he will make, every
one says.
Farmers do not visit town . greal
deal just now-are busy, no doubt but
when they do come they look 90 pleas.
ant that we feel sure crops are promis.
Ing finely.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
FROM MECHANICSVILLE.
Another Fourth OF July in Cedar.

According to programme Mechan-
icsville celebrated on the Fourth, and
because the crowd was not excessively
or uncomfortably large, no one should
think that We did not have pleasant
and successful celebration.
There were, however, many In town
from the country and neighboring
villages, and whom the visitors and
our own citizens gathered in the grove
near town no one thought to regret
ti,.t sne company was noe larger.
The programme In the grove con-
sisted Of music, reading Declaration Of
Independence. Grafton and picnic din
ner.
All went off ~ planned, save that
the appointment OF John p. Irish ~
orator Of the day was unfilled-through
no fault Of Mr.. Irish's however, - he
never promised to come. His place
was filled by Prof. Moses f. Cheney.
the Vermont singing master, who IL
travelling a. lecturer upon music, and
happened to be here. Mr.. G. had
very short notice, but made an effort
which only had to be heard to be APP
preciated ~ the genuine article for
Fourth Of July purposes.
At the fair ground, In the p. NJ,
trotting and running races occupied
some attention, but we did not hear
them very highly spoken Of ~ fast or
exciting.
The Dolly Vardens" came out In
fantastic attire and sustained the dig
nifty of their appellation very striped
~. Dancing came In for . share Of
attention in the evening, where some
of the more enthusiastic made their
4th last into the 5th. Dor.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

THE RACES. At the fair ground,
according to announcement, the fol-
lowing matched races transpired.
Trotting Race-Mile heats, 2 in g.
between Lathrop's Whalebone and
DIR. Towns Brown George. Won by
Whalebone in two straight heats-best
time FAC.
Trotting Race-Mile heats, in 8. :
Gwinn's 10 Narbor and Whan's Dolly
Warden. Won easily by Dolly in 3:0l
Two spirited quarter mile running
races filled up the time. Capt. Phin-
ney's mare won the first, and some
other mans horse the second.
The crowd in attendance was not
very large, and the races just trifie
tame
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

Portable Pisntcp whsrs none are stran-
gers and every thing tends 10 social
harmony and pleasure.
The eteeeisee from the stand we're
intsrspssss.t With martial music and
excellent singing. Reverend Messrs
Maltby, Sutton and Dickey were
present and assisted In the exercises OF
the hour. The frst named made .
short bat admirable address to the boys
upon their relation to our government.
Short speeches were made either before
or after dinner by Messrs John Dorcas,
8. Fl. Maley. w. 4. Rtgby. and others.
Nothing occurred to mar In any way
the pleasure Of the occasion, and every
one present went away feeling that
they had spent the Fourth sensibly
aud happily.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

The Fourth at Inland
This day to greet
With JOY We meet,

IT'S Independence day..
The glorious Fourth Of July! The
birthday Of Freedom! Ever may it
be commemorated.
We all felt . degree q the good old
spirit Of &c. when we met in the cool,
shaded grove short distance east Of
Inland. A goodly concourse Of peo-
pie there assembled to participate in
the festivities of the day.
Mr.. Tom Stewart was president Of
the day and acquitted himself grace
fnlIy and creditably, as did Mr.. AL.
Coleman, our Marshal. The red sash
well become him, and we presume he
enjoyed himself, as every one seemed
to, for the crowd was quite proper and
orderly, and he was not fatigued with
arduous aud manifold duties, AZ IL
sometimes the case.
Martial music by the Inland band
opened the exercises, followed BY .
very appropriate and fervent prayer
by Rev. L. p. Bosch. The forenoon
was spent pleasantly and entertain
ingly In listening to speeches deliv-
cred by Revs. Bosch and Henry
Wharton, aiternated with martial
music and singing by the Inland
Sunday School.
At the dinner hour the people gath
cred In groups IN various places, and
spread most tempting viands on
snowy linen beneath the green bow
ers. Mr.. George Willy invited all
who would to come and partake with
him and his family. Every ono
seemed to be amply provisioned. aud
We saw none accept Mr.. WHY'S hos
pitable offer. which was sincere and
hearty. and 1t would have rejoiced his
heart to feed u crowd OF hungry souls,
we know. The people were called Il
order after q good long hour for dining
and strolling about, and an hour oI
two more passed swiftly and pleas.
antly. A number Of toasts were read
and promptly and fittingIy responded
to by different persons. Mr.. Bosch
was called on several times, and W
were al pleased TO eco him ascend the
rostrum, for be was never ct : loss foI
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A" Fourth" There Too.

The Fourth passed off very pleas
antly at this place, and considering
that this is the first time we have
tried to celebrate it was q decided
success. Exercises commenced at
Heads Grove about eleven o'clock
Rev. d. c. Wort's prayer was fol-
lowed by excellent music. Speeches.
toasts &c. occupied the time until
about two o'clock. At 3 o'clock an
interesting game Of baseball was
played by picked nine from Oasis
against the West Branch nine, re-
sulting in q decisive victory for Oasis.
Music and fireworks III the evening
were attended By larger number Of
people than were ever before assem-
bled at one time in this place.
Generally speaking every one had
q good time and were well satisfied.
A few of course found nothing inter-
esting, but it must be remembered
that some are never happy unless
finding fault. They ARE not to be
envied.
Not . large number Of Greeley
men are to be found about here. /
think as many that were formerly
democrats win vote for Grant this
fall as republicans for Greeley in our
Township. J. r. Cole, formerly 4
republican, is the most ardent Glib
erar' we have met. We are still liza
BILE to be converted, John.
We are having the coolest weather
fer July we ever knew, yet corn
seems to be growing well. The few
very warm days we had made sur
prising difference in the crops.
Sunday, June 3, was . very rainy
day, and the rain was needed. Now
farmers are willing here to postpone
rain until after hsying.
Our carpenters are now quite busy
Mr.. Cowgirl has fine dwelling nearly
completed. Mr.. Penrose has nearly
completed the remodeling of hi
house which adds much to the looks
Of the place. We understand thai
work will soon be commenced O,
Hancock & Burdens mill. Mr.. p. 1.
Smith does the work, SO we are as
sured it win be done soon and well.
July 9Th.
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Business is rather dull in our town
now-dull for both farmers and mer-
chants. Grain must be scarce in the
country; NJ least, none is coming in
Crops near here are looking well
corn, on account Of the late spring, il
small.
The mason work on Butterfield's
new building is completed, and the
saw and plane are in order.
A sale Of impounded stock took
place to-day. Two colts and horse
sold for e125.
Wheat is worth Sl.lO; oats, 70 cts.
corn, 26 cts, and very little brough,
into market. =.
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ACCIDENTS. The Fourth, with all
its dangerous performances and oppor-
tnnities, passed without serious casual
tiles at any Of the many points in this
county where celebrations were held.
In fact, the only incident we have
heard of this character occurred in the
evening, at Upton, where r. w. Starr
had his hand quite severely but not
dangerously burned by the premature
explosion of a rocket.
We were panied to learn, however,
of very serious injury occurring on
Monday to Mr.. Ell. Neiman. Mr.. N.
was riding his horse at slow pace
along the road when itsuddenly STUN
bled in such way as to throw him
over its head and fall directly upon
him, causing dangerous internal iDiu-
ries.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
FROM LINN TOWNSHIP.
Fourth of July at Mason's Grove

As previously published, the
Changers Of the following Oranges
Of Cedar Co, viz: Cedar, Covers
Ferry. Pioneer. Eureka, Clear Creek,
Forest and Red Oak met at Mason's
Grove for the purpose Of celebrating
the anniversary Of our American In.
dependence.
As members Of the order have al
ready established for themselves an
enviable reputation as enterprising,
energetic, thorough going business
men and women it is needless to say
this occasion was q grand success.
Arriving at the ground at II A. NJ.
we were not little surprised to find
assembled concourse Of people vari-
ously estimated at two thousand and
upward, consisting Of almost all
classes of persons, whose department
morally and socially was highly COM
nehdable, good order and good ma
ture prevailing. Indeed, there was
no occasion whatever for a police
force. As we were too late for the
morning exercise (which we much re-
GREETED, having promised ourself a
treat in hearing the address by Mr..
Gower-Uncle Robert always has
something TO say, and we are always
pleased to hear him say it, the
Changers being busily engaged ar.
ranging the board for dinner, we took
occasion to inspect the same. The
tables were in a circle, being one
thousand feet in circumference, di.
vided into six sections. Over each
section might be seen the name and
number OF one of the six Grange.
there represented; and upon their re
spective sections were profusel,
spread the needfnl and delicate re
freshments, Of which p description
would be but mockery. Suffice t.
say it has not been our good FORUM,
to see more nicely spread table o
tempting viands in city, town, or vii
lage, as we did here in Natures owl
/ temple. Tables arranged, the bel
tolling the hour for dinner; directed
| by their generous hosts, each on,
steps politely up and pays his com
pliments and passes good naturcdl,
away. All having dined, al thu
proper time were called to order b,
the martial band. Afternoon exer.
cises opened with prayer by the chap
lain followed by music BY the choir
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

Iowa HoMEsTEAD.-Ex-L Lieu. Gov.
BE-. Cue is to joined with Gen :.
Wilson in owning and editing the
IoWa Homestead, which, in making
this announcement, says: "We antic-
ipate with this connection, and an
ample capital, to make such improve
,nents In the paper as 10 place 1t in
appearance and conten ts equal at least
to the best exclusively agricultural
paper In the Union. We hope our
friends will SO appreciate our efforts az
to double their exertions Ia extending
the circulation Of the Homestead.
From the large support given 70 u
during the past year We feel justified
In this expectation. This b ~ w
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

HARPER's MAGAZINE for July
opens with an illustrated article, " IN
Search Of the Picturesque. very pleas
antly humorous throughout. Lyman
Abbott takes you to Rome and shows
you sixteen pictures during your pleas
antly managed visit. The Explora.
tons of Di Cesnola" is illustrated
with % engrayings, and is made an
interesting paper. The continued
story, A Good Investment is con-
cluded, and flats very much in conclu-
sion; Virginia militia training of the
asst generation is very DANGEROUSLY de-
scribed /; another Of those very inter
esting papers on California is given,
and the regular departments are all
well filed.
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MARRIED.

At the residence Of the brides parents. Ave
miles west OF LOuden, by Rev. j. r. BAKER,
July Sd, 1872, Mr.. David Fairbairn, OF Wis.
and Miss Joan saney, Of Cedar county.
At the M. r. Parsonage, Louden, by the
same, at the same time. Mr.. C. Delano Wig
gins, Of Louden, and Miss Maggie f. Elijah.
Of Center.
At the Inland n. L. Parsonage, or Satur-
day June 2Rth, 1872 by Rev. l.. p. bosch, Mr..
Fritz, Str0hbehn and Miss Christina Mech
elsen; both ofthis county.
At Columbus. Ohio, June 9Th. by the Rev.
Mr.. Rexford, John NJ Gray, OF Upton, to
Mrs. n. f. Rothrock, of Columbus.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

The Bar Room Remedy for weak
ness of the stomach is q dose Of Rum
Bitters. They are surcharged with
Fttsei oil, a deadly element, which Is
rendered more active by the pungent
astringents with which 1t il combined.
II your stomach Is weak, or yonr liver
or bowels disordered, tone, strengthen
and regulate them with VINEGAR
BITTERs. a pure VEGETABLE SToM-
AcHIC, CORRECTIVE AND APERIENT,
free from alcohol, and capable Of in
fusing new vitality into your exhaust
ed and disOrdered system.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11

"DoG FENNEL. mo one will
have a word to say, We think, in be-
half Of the miserable weed which ev-
cry summer takes possession Of all
such parts of our streets as are not in
constant use for walking or driving.
The town council should by ordinance
compel every property owner to keep
1t cut down in front Of his premises !;
and IN default of his so doing, cut it
for him at his expense just as sidewalk
matters are adjusted. A few years
assistance of this kind would enable
the grass to clean out this rank weed,
and we should have handsome sward
along our streets instead of this dust
catching, skirt-bedraggiing, eye-of-
Tending nuisance.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

c. >. jerome. Plaintiff. Cirque Court Of
against Cedar Co., Iowa,
r.. q. Cunningham, Def't.J Aug. Term, lS7I
VN l.. g. Cunningham. Defendant: You are
hereby notified that there In now on nile
In the ONCE of the Clerk Ofthe Ctrcuit Court,
In and for the County Of Cedar. Ia the State
Of Iowa, q petition Of c. =. Jerome, Plaintiff,
claiming d you one hundred and forty six
7G-iOO dollars, being for money paid out and
expended by the plaintiff for your use and
benefit during the Year, 1911 and 1874 and
claiming also writ Of attachment against
your lands and tenements, goods and chat
tells. rights and credita.
Now unless You appear TO sAid petition and
defend thereto 81 or before noon ~ the SEC
Ond day OF the next term Of aid Court, to be
begun and held ~ Upton, In sMid county on
tho 1eth day Of August, le5A- : delAalt Will b
entered agalnst yQn and judgneae wandered
thereon - accOrdAnce with the prayer Of
iE@ q. IoLAUGHI.IN, Any Ges Pa.
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THANKS are returned to kind
friends in different parts of the county
who took pains to promptly advise us
of the proceedings In each locality on
the Fourth. In several instances we
received different accounts of the
same proceeding and it is not all for
lack Of appreciation of the kind atten-
ton that but one of them appears.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-07-11
FROM SUGAR CREEK.
The Fourth at Boydston's Grove

About nine o'clock on the morning
of the Fourth found Us vending our
way to Boydston's Grove to attend
the Celebration. We saw nothing Of
special interest by the way until we
arrived at Sharon School House.
Here we found the road blockaded
with teams, while the Marshals were
busy getting the different Oranges in
position. While waiting, several
amusing incidents occurred which
added greatly to preserve the patience
Of the crowd. One was the breaking
down Of q wagon while standing still,
gently lowering its occupants to the
ground. After waiting an hour the
procession moved on to the ground.
The martial band being stationed at
the gate saluted each Grange as they
passed in.
At lO4 o'clock the vast audience was
called to order by Hon. J. q. Tufts,
President of the day, and the follow
ing programme was carried out:
Martial music.
Prayer by the Rev. II. nj. Pine.
Introductory Address by II. l..
Rowe,
Reading Declaration Of Independ-
ence by G. T. Brown.
Hon. Samuel McNut., of Muscatine
County, was then introduced. His
appearance on the stand was greeted
by three cheers from the audience,
after which he delivered . very able
address. The want Of space forbids
US giving any of the extracts from his
speech. several Of which We noted
down. At the close Of his speech
three rousing cheers were again given
by tho audience. Next song by the
Bethel Ci.ss. /" Our Native Land -
The President then announced that
they would attend to that part Of the
work laid down in the Fourth Degree
which we suppose from the actions Of
the people meant dinner.
About two o'clock the people were
again called together by martial music,
after which addresses were made by
Joseph Weaver Esq, Of Durant
Grange, and Rev. G. w. Evans, Of
Western Grange.
Songs by Bethel class, Sometime
I'll Shine" and Marching with Ban
ner and Song"
Toasts and Responses /:
The ladies of the order-Response
by &. p. Furst, Lecturer Of Eagle
Grange.
Our boys and girls-Response by r.
L, Rowe, Lecturer Of Pleasant Hill
Grange.
We regret that we have not the time
and space to insert these responses, as
the advice given should be read by all.
The day we Celebrate Response by
r. &. Scott, Chaplain of Pleasant Hill
Grange.
We did not hear this speech but
were told that it was the best they
had heard.
Closed with martial music.
Oranges were present from Cedar,
Scott and Muscatine counties. We
counted twelve banners on the stand.
each with an appropriate motto.
It. was estimated that $500 people
were present, yet we did no. notice one
intoxicated during the day.
HAwK-EYE.
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FROM sTANwOOD.

The 4th ct 6tanwood was spent In q
quiet and pleasant manner by those
who stayed 1t homo. Martial music
was inteFspersed through the day TO
the Qualification Of the children ct
least, II not sons Of the older ones.
A nunber Of cettls were run into
Last weak ~ - saEly ftsleht tralu,
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FROls HONEY GROVE.

M. Editor On Thursday June
9th, at this place, was seen .
black bear of great size. Mr.. Bruin
was SO bold as to 60 to the residence
Of Israel Berry in broad day light,
and kill FIVE hogs within few rods
Of the house, carrying two of them q
short distance from the pen where he
killed them. He made dinner Of
them and then quietly left the prem
ises. Mr.. Hoffman has raised gang
of men and commenced diligent
search. As yet nothing has been
ascertained Of his whereabouts.
J. HI.
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CLARENCE AND THE PosT.-With
its usual discretion and and good
Judgment, the Csdar Post allows an
anonymous correspondent. last week
issue, to Ego for the town authorities
of Clarence and their management OF
their own affairs The writer alluded
10 strives by an array of figures and
by special pleading, to awaken class
prejudices and make all possible bitter
feeling. His letter its style aud evil
dent intention, at once brands him a
demagogue and trickster; but il any
proof were lacking, the independent
supplies it by showing that
the figures which the Post writer
gives for facts were only part Of the
fact, and con-cy :: wholly erroneous
impression, just as theil author intend
ed they should do.