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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Fist AND PIsToL.-Judginy from tho
beligercnt demonstrations during the
past week, Mars is certainly in the as
ccndcnt, although some circumstances Of
one of the battles we are called upon to
chronicle showed Venus in conjunction.
The first affair was fistic battle
between Tom Hunt and John Johnson.
alias Buffalo Bill" with whom our read
crs have already been made acquainted
in connection with the bloodlcss tragedy
on Mott street Il few weeks since. The
parties met in Sturtcvant's saloon on
Tuesday evening, drank probably, had
some words, a round or two, and separa-
ted Later in the evening the battle was
renewed in the dsreputablc dive under
Edwards grocery and fought out as we
learn not entirely to the satisfaction Of
both parties, but without narrowing re
suits. They did not as we arc reliably
informed wade in gore up to their knees
| The other affair was of more serious
character as pistols and gunpowder played
part in it but fortunately it was as
innocent of blood as the other The
aifray was between Gus. Directing, famiI
iarly known as Business Il fast boy
about town, and John Tucker, one of the
proprictors of the gambling den under
! Edwards grocery 1t occurred in tene-
menL of the old post Office building oc-
cupicd by two women whose names in
consideration of the fact that they
arc women we suppress. What business
took Tucker and Dccring to the pla &c
we know not, they were there
and there was the atfray. AS to
the particulars the stories are
conflicting, coming as they do from
the parties directly involved. The gist of
them seems to be that while Deering was
in one of the rooms with one of the wo-
men, Tucker came in with revolver in
his hand, tina, a scuf1lc between him and
| iSe'ihso CuSuCu,
which the pistol was discharged, and
Decring received slight scalp wound.
The struggle continued until the pistol
was fired again, this time the ball going
through the front window, and within a
few inches Of Mr. Backus and others,
who were passing on the sidewalk.
These parties rushed in, found the com
batants clinched on a table or shelf and
separated them. Dccring seems to have
acted OH the defensive throughout.
Tucker was lodged in Jail, and next day
arraigned before Esq. Lee The testimony
was SO unsatisfactory and evasiye, cvi.
IDENTIFY intended to shield rather than
convict that the magistrate was compelled
to order his discharge Would it no,
be well for the city Marshal to inquire
into the character OF the places at which
these disgraeeful scenes occur and bring
to bear all the authority he possesses ia
preserve the peace and good name Of oul
city.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

THE law card of Judge Rozzell, will DC
found in our columns this week We
predict that he will prove popular and
successful attorney. He has good legal
mind, excellent judgement, stability Of
character, and the confidence of the pub
lie. Parties cntrusting business to him
need have no fears that it will not be
faithfully attended to.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Upon the hypothesis that every man
being allowed to Judge and interpret his
own honesty and sincerity, such 1udg
ment should be received by his fellows
without question or examination, the
Conservative argues that according to our
theory Of abusing no man who is sincere
and conscientious, we should fail down
and worship Trumbuil, Schurz, Banks,
Upton and others Of that ilk. Notwith-
standing this dictum, it is quite probable
that we shall continue to judge men by
their actions rather than by their profess
sions, and arrive at approximate estimates
of their motives by their general charact-
er and the circumstances surrounding
them. The Conservative says that we
have no right to do this; hut somehow
the conviction forces itself upon us that
the Conservative is not shining light in
mental philosophy.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Snow. The weather is not SO cold US
last week, but the conditions for a bounti-
full fall of snow have been perfect, and
we have it. Nearly if not quite ten inches
have fallen during the past two days,
the roads are blocked, and for the time
traffic trade and travel are practically
suspended With the increased facilities
Tor locomotion afforded by good sleighing,
we may reasonably expect brisker trade
AID increased receipts ofproducc.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

STATE OF IOWA. &C
Buchanan County.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the I'd day OF
~ Feb'y A. ID. 1878 at ! O'Clock, p. NJ, at the
Court House. in the City of Independence, and
county aforesaid will be sold at Public Auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following de-
scrbed Real Estate. levied upon and taken by vir-
tue of a Special Execution. issued from the Of
flee OF the Clerk of the Circuit Court, within and
for the county of Buchanan, State of Iowa, in ia
of n. Burr and agains, the property of En-
ma l.. Keys and Lorenzo Keys, to-wit:
Lot No. 331, in the village of Jesup, Buchanan
County, Iowa. To be sold suhjectto repemption.
to satisfy said writ of execution and all accruing
costs.
Sherif's Office. Independence,
S450l Dec. 3lst, 1872. 25w2
GEO. .. FAIR. Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
SheriM'S Sale.
STATE OF IOWA,

STATE OF IOWA, 90
Buchanan County.
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
~ January, A. ID. 1873, at O'Clock p. M, a,
the court house, i'll the city of Independence and
county aforesaid will be sold ut public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, the following desert
bed real estate. levied upon and taken by virtue
of u general execution issued from the Office OF
the Clerk of the District Court within and for the
county of Buchanan, state of Iowa, in favor OF
Martin l.. Ozias and against the property OF An
drew Lawrence and Chas. MelrOse, to-wit
Lot in block s, in the village of Littleton, Blu.
chanan Co.. Iowa. to satisfy said writ of execution
and all accruing costs.
Sheriff. Office, Independence,
S45O- Dec 10, 1872. 4w2
GEO. o. FAIR, Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Executors Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN on the 9th day of December. 1872, duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of Buchanan Co.,
Iowa, and has qualified rs Executor of the estate
OfRObert TimsOn, late of Buchanan County, Iowa,
deceased, All persons indebted to the estate are
dersigned and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated to SAID
Court for allowance.
Dated December 9th 1872.
MATTHEW Y. BROWN,
DIVA. Executor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
NOTICE..

The firm of r. X. Plane & Co., was dissolved
by mutual consent on the first Of March, 1879 !;
j. II. Plane retiring from the firm but being cnl-
plOyed in the house until Nov. LIST, 1872. He has
ness All accounts duo the firm Of II. X, Plane 4
Co.. must be settled before January list, 1873.
Mr.. Plane tenders his thanks to his old patrons
assuring them that he will sell all descriptions Of
hardware at very low prices for cash.
2iw2, II. II. PLANE
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Sheriff Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 18th day Of
IN January, A. d. 1873, at o'clock, p IN, at the
Court House, in the City of Independence, and
county aforesaid, will be sold at Public Auction
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following de
scribed Real Estate, levied upon and taken
by virtue of Special Execution, issued from the
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, within and
for the county of Buchanan, State of Iowa, in fa
vor Of John Hamin and against the property OF
John T. BURIAL and Thos. Burial. wit:
The nls of toe nwl4 of sec. s. twp IS, range 10
west of the 9TH p. M. Buchanan county, Iowa. To
be sold subject to redemption, and to satisfy said
writof execution and all accruing costs.
Sheritf's Office, Independence.
Sl5Ol Dec %, 1872 e6W2
GEO .. FAIR. Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES. &C

PRESBTTERIAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
BATH service 1899 A. M, and 1900 p. NJ Sab
bath School IL O'Clock. Prayer Meeting
Wednesday evening. 700.
MirAODISr EPISCOPAL-H. s. church, Pas
tD-, Satbath services 1880 A. NJ, and :0o r. NJ
Sabbath school, IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, We'd
nesday evening at ZOO.
C0NGREG ATIONAL-C ii. Bissell, Pastor. Sab
bath service at 1880 A. NJ, and } +. NJ sab
bath School. IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, Wednes-
day evening ZOO.
BAPTIST CHURCH--G. NJ. Preston, Pastor.
Sabbath service 10 80 A. NJ. and 700 I. NJ. Sab
bath School, IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, wednesday
evening roo.
val, Rector Regular Sunday scvvice morning
and evening at ringing of bell. Sunday School
Immediately after morning service
GERMAN INSTRUMENTATION G. Schaible.
Pastor Services 1880 A NJ, and 700 p. NJ.
sabbath school at 2. NJ. Prayer Meeting,
Wednesday evening 1880.
G ATHOLIC-ST. JouN THE EvANGELIsT-Pasfor
Rev. John L. Goskcr Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 81. a. IN. High Mass at 1ols Il. M
Sunday school at , o'clock p. III. Nespers at
O'Clock D. III. Evening services occasionally
Unity Lodge, No. Is. meets every Friday evening
nj their Hall in Burr's Block. Chatham Street. De-
gree Lodge first Monday evening of each month.
Members of the Order, visiting the city, are cor
daily invited to attend.
O. M. GIIIErr. ID. d. HoLDRupGE.
VS.. Wet.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

vices will be held during the week of
prayer. The first service will be Il social
meeting ut the Congregational church
next Sabbath at 3 O'Clock, +. NJ
Preaching in the Methodist church on
Sabbath evening, af which time further
notice in regard to the meeting will be
given II. s. CHURCH,
Secretary
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

WE have received copy for the Teach
ers' colnmn," but too late for this issue.
To secure insertion the same week the
matter should be in our hands by
Wednesday at the latest.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
NOTICE..

X. Bartle, w. $. Luther and B. S. Brownell,
having associated themselves together In the Ag-
ricultnral business, may be found at the Wigwam,
where they will be glad to see their old friends,
and are DESTROYS Of making many new acquain.
tanccs. BY uniting our labor aud reducing our
expenses, we hope to mcet the pressing wants OF
the farmers BY eellipg goods at bottom figures.
BARTLE, LUTHER & BROWNELL.
Independence, Dec. Is, 1872. s3tf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN was on the 18th day of December, 1872, duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of Buchanan Co,
Iowa, and has qualified "a Executor OF the Estate
of John Halsted, late OF Buchanan County, Iowa,
deceased, All persons indebted to the Estate are
requested to make immediate payment to the I'M
dersigned, and those huving claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated to said
Court for allowance.
Dated December 10th, 1879.
j, II. HALSTED,
aJW3. Executor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Hon. W. G. DOMAIN, started for Wash
!ngton on Monday, to resume his seat in
Congress, after the holiday recess.
OF Milburn, the Blind Lecturer, the
London Times says:
ale is indeed, a brilliant and most
poWerful orator"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

The Annual meeting OF the Independent
&C Horticultural Society will be held at
the Office of d. S. Lee Esq, on Tuesday
evening next The attei dance of all
interested in horticultural matters is
earnestly solicited.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

For RENT-A comfortable house with
eight rooms, good well and ciStcrn, gar
den &c, and within livc minutes walk Of
the Court House. Possession given Feb.
LIST, 1873. For particulars apply at this
office. 4w.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

ENsMINGER Bros, In Wilcox Block,
invite all to examine the specimens OF
enlarged pictures, and rc-touched cards
Water color, ink and oil work, of all
kinds, done on short notice. Gems of
all sizes. Cliff
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

WE regret to learn that our fellow
citizen H. A. Clark, has been Frustrated
with lung fever at Iowa Falls, for the
past two weeks He arrived at home on
Tuesday May the comforts ofhome and
attentions of family and friends effect his
complete recovery.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

We notice that many of our weekly
exchanges omit one issue during the hol-
days. We hope our subscribers will
note and appreciate the fact that the
BULLETIN comes to them every week in
the year
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
JOHN L. GOSKER.


WILL pay the highest prices for Hogs
and Cattle delivered at my yard. Scales
free I will receive them any day, and
if am not at home my wife will attend
to it. W. A. JONES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Notice..

1,HE Regular Annual Meeting Of the Stock
/ holders of the First National Bank OF indie
pendence, for the election of Directors, will be
held ut its banking Office on the second Tuesday
u4th) of January, 1873, between 2 and 4 o'clock
p. M II. I. BROWN,
22w4 Cashier.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Consolidated ut this office, for the
next month, in payment Of old or new
subscriptions to the BULLETIN, good,
sound corn, at the market price.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

CIRCUIT COUET.-Thc next term Of the
Circuit Court in this county will COM
mcnce on Monday, January 21th, 1878.
There will he no jury summoned for This
term
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

WE have no report of our markctj this
week, on account of the furious snow
storm which almost entirely cut off re-
ceipts of produce. 1t will be resumed
next week as usual
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
LETTER FROM PERRY.
Some Excellent Suggestions for
Farmers.

PERRY, Jan. 1, 1873.
EDITOR Bulletin
1t seems il little odd to write 1873 for
the first time, but we will soon be used
to it,
should think that you would hear
from all the townships in the county in
response to your invitation, for the idea
is good one, and though have nothing
of interest in the way of news, want to
show my disposition by giving you Il
short letter. We are about over with tho
horse disease and we have every reason
to rejoice, tor it was made the scapc- goat
for all kinds Of short comings. fla man
didn't go to meeting it was because his
horses were sick. If no didn't come
round when his note was due, it was be-
cause his horses were sick.
suppose there has been little cpl
zootic around, but reckon the most we
have been hearing about it is all humbug,
rot up 20 stavc of payday and raise the
price OF wood.
The main interest in this county, in
fact the interest that is at the bottom of
all others, and the breath OF life of all
others. is the farming interest, and it
would be very profitable way OF spend
ingsthese long winter evenings, tor farm
crs to talk the matter over, ana exchange
views and write out the result for the
BULLETIN. | believe we might just rs
well make our farming pay better by CIV
ing little more thought to the business,
and by protiting by our OWE and others
experience, and avoiding the mistakes
we have made in the past.
think there is no greater mistake
made by farmers in this county than that
of raising so much wheat. know there
are many farmers in debt who think this
the quickest way Of getting out, but u
very little figuring founded upon recent
crops and current prices will show them
that they arc mistaken. There is really
more profit on forty acre crop than on
an eighty acre crop. | am now talking
about the farmers Of our county, and
they average what is usually called small
farmers For such farmer to raise so
acres of wheat lie is obliged to strain his
resources. He plants too late in the sea
son. He does not do it thoroughly. He
is obliged to rush his seeding in the
spring, and then he is ten days behind
before he is through. The result of i'll
this is he only gets ten bushels per acre,
where thorough and seasonable work
would have given him fifteen.
Now let US look at the figures.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Take Notice,

The Arm Of W. 8. Luther 4 Co., has keen dis.
solved by mutual consent. lfpersops Indebted
to them ale reqnired to call q the WIgwam and
settle d once. w. g. LUTHER 3 CO
Independence, Dec "a, 1874,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Estrav Notices.

EsTRAY COLT.-Takcn up by Ira Gardner,
Town. ON the 18th day of November, 1872, one
dark brown horse colt. years old. Appraised at
5000. - osvrr, c,.,,,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Take Notice.

All persons indebted to the subscriber here
by requested to call and settle the same forthwith,
or the account will he loft with Justice for col
lection. Il. BARTLE.
Independence. Dec. 13, 1872. a3tf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
Illinois Central Railroad.
Aa4A ~ stis.sssss

THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
at the counter ofAmes & Spraguc's News
Depot, at the post office
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
New Advertisements.
O. III. p. ROSZELL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND COl.LECFlNG
n AGENT will practice in the several Courts
Of the County and District SPECIAL ATTENTION
GIVEN TO CoILscrI0Ns. ONCE over King 4 Ken
yon's Hardware Store.
Independence, Iowa, Jan. l, 1863 zo'"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

P0sTPONEMENT The Gift Concert for
the benefls cf the Sisters of Mercy is here
by postponed until Friday, April 18th
1873.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

r,sTRAv sTEER.-Taken up by Elxy VIII
~ an r. Warrington township. Buchanan Co.
80. -. =, shout Nov 18th, 1874, one red steer,
two vesl, Old past. Good medium size. Apprais.
edaf 80, = I. SMITH. CLERK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

The regular January session of the
Board of Supervisors will commence at
the Court House, on Monday, at which
time Jed Lake rctircs, and j. D. Russell
the new member will be installed Mr..
Lake has proved Il valuable member OF
the Board Few men could have brought
to the duties of the place ripper Judgment,
better business ability, and wiser discrc-
ton than he, and none have assurcdiy
served the County more faithfully. He
will retire with honor and the respect of
his associates
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
SENSIBLE
R / N \ +
PEOPLE OF INDEPENDENCE

PEOPLE OF INDEPENDENCE:
We wish you all a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year. and ask you to call and
see what sensible presents we
have in our store.
1t requires a deal of plain
common sense to select Il pres
ent that will be Of use to the
party SO lucky as to receive.
The following is a list Of what
we call
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Great as were our expectations, we
confess that they were surpassed by the
charm Of Mr. Milburn's oratory. He
amuses and f,scinates by turns; now
holding you spell-bound by an entranc-
ing picture, or Il dramatic dclineation,
and nov relaxing the strain by Il beanti-
full play Of fancy, or delicious bit Of
humor.-Sdn Francisco Bulletin.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

No MIsrAKE.-ill parties indebted to
rs by book or otherwise, are hereby mott
fed, that unless settlement is made of the
same, they will be placed in the hands of
magistrate for collection. We mean
business. f. n WEIGH Il Co
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

SNYDER of the Cedar Falls Gazette
rcpudiates the imputed honor Of having
been one of u delegation to invite Bro
Hammond to Cedar Falls, in fact does not
take stock in the great rcvivalist and bis
sensational ministrations We were
mislcd by an item in the Dubuque
Herald.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Compliments of W. II. Stumble, and Il
Happy New Year." was the inscription
upon bunch of Slimble's " Choice "
cigars, left ON our table New Years
morning, for which our thanks shall go
up in fragrant clouds. Mr.. stumble, by
the excellence of his brands of cigars and
prompt and fair dealing, is building up u
profitable business. Stimblcs Choice"
cannot help but be a popular braud with
lovers of the weed
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03
New Millinery.

Mrs. NJ. +. Brown wishes to inform the
ladies of Independence that she has
taken Mrs Milliman's old stand, No. /
Chatham St, and will open Il new stock
of goods, consisting of Hats, Bonnets
Ribbons, Plumes, &c. .Gwe
The Dubuque Herold, on Tuesday
morning, passed through that always in
teresting experience in newspaper life, a
"pied" form. The first page Of thepapcr
was thrown clear off the press, and the
latest news by telegraph and sundry cdi-
torials were reduced into their original
elements.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

Speaking of Miburn, the Blind Man
Eloquent, the New York Tribune says:
Zone loses sight of his great calamity,
in listening to his finished and captivat
ing elpuuuncc"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

CIRCUIT & SPARKLING invite the
attention of our readers to he advertise
ment of this new firm in another column.
They have very fine stock of new and
fresh dry goods, and propose to do bust
ness in such manner, and sell goods at
such prices as to merit and receive Il
share ofpublic patronage.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

80 acres managed in the
usual way, 500 bus
Deduct seed / = bu pr n. 100
$50 :"
at rs cts per bu gives $4,000
Cost of blowing $3.50
pr acre, Sl2O.OO
Harvesting and stack
ing $3.50 pr acre, 10000
Threshing' sc pr bu. 1000
Leaving for use ofS0
acres, l5o.OO
$4,000 $4,000
Now look at the forty acres.
40 acres properly farmed, 10
bu. Der acre, 600 bus
Deduct seed as before 60
Balance wheat, $40
At rs cts, per bu gives S405OO
Flowing rs before, $ 60.00
Harvesting & stacking, 10000
Threshng, 5000
Leav'g for use Of 40 Il. 1880
$4O5.OO $4O5 90
The farmer still has one Of his fortics
left, which he can put into corn Mt his
leisure, and, that he can and should turn
into beef or pork, upon which he can
realize a handsome profit.
Besides all this we know if the western
farmers generally would cut down their
wheat crops one-half, the price would
Immediately rise to such price as would
make it a nice paying business.
There is no satisfaction in the sloven-
ly, shftlcss mode Of farming usually car
ricd on, and the wear and tear ola ration
al mind at seeing the work all half done,
and done out of time and not done at all,
and the grain all crinkled down and go
ing back into the ground, all this will be
spared by doing only SO much as we can
do well and in proper season.
For the big farmer or little farmer the
general principle is correct, that a little
land well titled will give better returns
than good deal merely SKINNED over.
NJ G.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-03

The undersigned would take great pleasure In
informing the public generally that they are now
prepared to offer