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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

To ALL WHOM TT NAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby 6 ven tlat on the
lat day OF June A. ID. 1874, IL being
tire first day Of tire nexs to IN Of the
G rcuit Court o. Macon 6aun y, Iowa,
SophroDia Reed, sdm o'si ~ o. the
esta.eofJ. G.. E.sd, 'ate s. id county,
dece 'sed, will nske AN, r on, 30 be
discharged "a sdu ~ 81 sx of the
estate o. said decease J.
S0pH PsH9,
A6nx. Of the e3S. o j. &. Reed deed.
Apri! 81. 1874. f47--.9)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

THE GRAND JURY last week found
bill against Harry Williams for
murder In killing Keaton and for as
sault with intent TO kill In shooting
EutzIer. His bond was fixed at 81, 900
on the first charge, and 81 500 on the
latter. He was allowed ten days TO
obtain securities upon his bonds.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

Mrs. n. A. Sheerer will sell, on the
8th of May, at her residence, two miles
southeast OF Knoxville, q 4-year-old
mare harness and wagon, cow, farm
ing implements, 2 chests Of tools,
lady's saddle, book case and books.
etc. Credit offs months.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

HAM. ROBINSON, printer known
in Knoxville . number Of years ago,
was In the city last week. He has
been sojourning in Little Rock Ar
kansas, for some years. He boasts
the relationship of nephew to Brooks,
one Of the gubcrnatorial contestants
In that unfortunate aud benighted
State.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

NOTICE. - All persons knowing
themselves to be indebted TO the old
fr4hof J. Reed IL Bro. will please call
and make settlement soon AZ possible,
as the administrator of The estate Of
VIM. g. Reed desires to close up his
trust and settle with Court.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

ANNOUNCEMENT Lutheran
Congregation Of Knoxville, have
called to the pastorate OF their church
the Rev. J. Howard Slough, OF Leto-
mia, Ohio. who will be here and fill
the pulpit on Sunday, May Sd.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

THERE are some very fine farms for
sale at the Central Iowa Land Oflic e
at low prices. and on good terms (; but
my list is not full enough yet. Come
In and see me, 1t won't cost you any
thing. Z +. HFEFFY,
(34tf) Agent.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

I. M. WEIGH, Esq, of this town.
ship, started on Tuesday for trip to
Southern Kansas, where he antici-
pates purchasing lands II he should
not be disappointed In the appearance
OF the country.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

CHANGERS TAKE NoTIcE.-The reg
uiar meeting of the Council OF Patrons
OF Husbandry for Marion county will
lie held at the Court House In Knox
vile on Friday, the sth day Of May,
1874, at the hour Of one o'clock, Pm.
JAMES MATTHEWS,
President G.. p. III. for Marion Go.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

BURNS has fresh stock and full
variety Of all staple groceries, to which
he invites attention. Call and exam
ina goods anu prices,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

J. A. DAwLEy, Pella, is said to be
The best matchmaker in the State of
Iowa. Call and see him. East side
Garden Square. (4S)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

TIiE rhEt ENTERTAIN says the Siam,
ESQ twins were Raptists. but suppose
one was d,sbciiever, how could the
other have been immersed? But an-
ether says they were not Bapt;sts;
they were United Brethren, which We
should judge nearest The truth.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

A New STORE is soon 10 be opened
at Newbern, by Mr.. Arthur Pease, who
is now erecting building for the pur-
pose.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

NEW SroRE.-Mr. VIM. Shepherd
has opened stock OF dry goods, gro
ceries, notions, etc, at Salem Church
Corners, Clay township.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

DIR. KNEELAND, has removed from
Knoxville and permanently located at
Newbern.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

DURING the session Of the District
Court, last week, w. Is. Cnrruthels, Of
this city, was admitted to practice 1t
the bar In the Iowa courts.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

OTLkfs
April Is.
While reading this weeks VOTER
I scanned the columns narrowly, but
failed to find any communication
from our side Of the river. l feel as
though we had been sighted little,
yet can blame no one in particular.
When there is no regular contributor,
1t il everybody's and nobody's bust
ness to send you the news. have
the assurance To believe that we are as
deserving Of attention and representa-
ton In the columns of the VOTER as
any other community. Hence | un-
dertake the task and responsibility OF
throwing in mite from our part Of
earth's moral heritage, to show the
people that we are not quite asleep
yet in Otley and vicinity. And for
the benefit of those who have never
seen our little burg" l will give q
brief description Of size, location, etc.
Otley Is situated In the northern
,ort IF Marian couotv On the X ND.
AZ y u .nd contains about 400 i'm
,.;..,a ali o;v;, aud wei,-disnos,.d
people. The location is very health
full and beautiful one-a vast rolling
prairie, extending for several miles in
,;a.,;,, NJ. oo,ntrv il
800, ,on,,,.,aa ond considering
80 ..;,ro.d o,d other
80 -. ,..ana;n,, tha d,,,ness
-. :. n,h.r
- 'e :,
,,. e. 80
-, ,,n;,v
CUTS 80 - ..o.,,aro,. undsr
,,,,arhow 70
-" M 80, "a,
so'ao'e. " "oo1 800 49,
oe oo'a'"eu ao ~; - .,.oo
40 " ~" -. ...,.s
very "'oe on -. 60.
u'ai p.Iae as.rr,1 !.
90
sno0 '"op' W. p r az,
uie''aN"s s,,., p' n...;a,a.a r.
.iee ~, u,,,,,
m ne"e' - -. o,l,, haan
'.,;,ssa .hor, time Dr Hen.
'.,.. -. .aan .s,.h,;sh.a soma
=. ~, ,.r.o,ioa 30 ,ad,o;,a 4,
$1,000 x,a
80. .'.sa,;a. ana renn,,,,on for
go .,h,,;,, an,oy.a IL greater
aa,..a. :, f,w M, Of his aya and ex-
,..,...a we hava ono leer saloon.
- uoato,ron, w,,.h
I..,..,. = 80 sne,oiant all hat wa
-, al, =, .,wn tho
80 90 n,,., A. .,y rate I'VE get
80, r ,,aII With ono In fact 7
..,;,.d - ,,a o,,,,;on ,ha,
a. -, wo,,,d ,nov. inst va saat aud
-. 10 oarr,oa on ;n.t a. sncca.s-
f,uv 70 wa ware entirely denrived of IL
o,,av IL a good SHINING mint one
:, 49,, ha, e. ,ha u xD M y y
Al ;mmensa cnanti.v of grain in
ho,oht aud shinned from this mint
bv H4ndershot 4 Tenant. who have
lately formed n copartnsrship.
a great deal of grain has been sown
nj. .nr,no rather more than usual.
Evervhodv ia complaining of cold
weather. some have the preston
that winter Is not vet past: vet II Is to
be hoped that its ley letters may soon
he broken Inv the genial rays of spring
sunlight.
The spsing term of the Otley school
has opened. and is In success .'ul opera
ton under the supervision of II. III.
I,opcmore. P.incipal, and Mrs. Rev.
samson. assistant.
A literary entertainment was given
I'm Otley the evening of the 25th, by
some pella students; but owing to
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

A NEW NJ. Il. Church building IL
being erected In Monroe.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

A rnfsT an Tools. for carpenter or
Yngon-maks,. for sale on good terms
~ NQTEis Di!lap. I
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

ii. M.--Your communication must
lie over under the rule. We must
know the names of correspondents
before publishing their contributions.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

--latest STYLES In millinery goods
at Mrs. Reehe's. Ladies' are invited
70 call and examine.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

A Faksn Arrival Of piece goods At
l!llarr y lalmer's,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

BURNS MoTTo:-"Quick sales and
small profits"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

MONEY TO LOAN, on real estate.
A. Is. sToMEa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-30

III, p<rsons nam,d abor,, o0r a1,sfs - D,t see
-yst foctsts aud are aattsris>d 70 take fbscrfpios
Ior ne YO3ER, ard rscscs and Jovpard Mo~sy, ~ n
on, epsase 81 treatie gf prtsag upsn The pdrt ~ rub
se,f s.r " "a n promptly 0sd ysesipfs % sEtsc,t.
bsrs se oil aa.snfs pad 10 our sgssfs; and hs 70 W
y,@..sdsd "a atdiatsiy Of any (afIsrs-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
FREE TRAINING SCHOOLS FOB WOMEN.

A meeting TOOK place last evening, at eight
O'clock at No. ~ East Tenth street. OF ladies inter-
ested In the Free Training Schools for Women.
There were present, besides many Of tho young
girls and women receiving the benefit Of the
school. Q number Of ladies, whose benevoience,
advanced views on domestic duties and educa.
tional philanthropy have made them honored
and beloved IN a wide and Increasing circle
o1 reormers Among them may be men,
toned the Misses SchenCk Mrs. DR.. O'Brlen,
and Miss Newcombe. In the early part OF the
evening Nine. de Ryther sang "Golden Days" IN
thoroughly artistic and delightful manner, ana
Mr.. Andrews played solo OF more than average
excellence on the piano, after which Mrs. DR..
O'Brien gave an enjoyable recitation.
The event OF the evening, however, was o lee
ture by Ruth f. Hull, M. d., on the 'FunctlOua OF
Digestion" This Interesting subject was discussed
by the lair speaker In very clear and intelligent
manner. Its practical character and adaptation to
highly be commended. She clearly described the
processes OF digestion, gave q history OF the or
gans, and especially gave her hearers practical ad-
vice as TO the management OF their own health.
The speaker was remarkably prepOssesslng IN ap-
pearance, and had q voice OF delicious quality,
sweet and sympathetic, and at the conclusion Of
her address she was thanked by the audience.
These lectures at the Free Training School
cannot be too highly spoken OF, for the subjects
treated are household management economy
cookery. hygiene and occupations Of women.
There is q reading room attached 70 tine instttu.
ton for the use oil those who choose to avail them
selves OF Its privileges Correspondence IL car.
talks on home subjects are pleasantly diversified
with musical and literary entertainments. II rs
to be hoped that such q worthy WORK viii not
cease In this city, but will grow ito larger good"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
FORGERY OF STOCK CERTIFICATES.
Tho Predatory Fraternity NJ Work
FalsifyinE Public Securities.

Vh0 treQotOfy Fr1tornlCy ~ "Oxk~
Falsifyins Public Securities.
Yesterday forenoon 1t was announced to the
Board Of the Stock Exchange that certain railway
certificates had been r2ised-t. e., that the figures
indicating the number OF shares had been altered
to suit the views OF the operator. The rumoT
pointed out the Delaware, Lackawanra and West.
ern Railroad Company, the Lehigh Valley and the
Pennsylvania railroads as the victims. A.
HERALD reporter called at the once ot
the first mentioned company and elected the
following facts:-Three certificates Of stock OF the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
dated July 2S 1874 Nos. a09l 092 and ID 093 Of
two shares each, had been raised TO 800 shares
The first certificate stood in the name OF Mr. ]. N.
Ebert, OF Philadelphia. The other two stood in
the name OF two Messrs. Shaw The company
telegraphed to the Board of the Stock Exchange
yesterday morning, promising further lni0rma ton
as soon as possible. The company were informed
of the fraud through the Insurance Commissioner
for the State OF Pennsylvania. The certificates
were among the assets OF the Central Insurance
Company OF Philadelphia AS altered they stood
IN the name OF Mr.. Haumann. President OF that
company. 1t was upon their being paid into that
company as assets that the fraud was discovered.
ONCE or the pennsylvania Railroad Company. but
was informed that, although the rumor had reached
them from the street that their company had been
similarly treated stn they had no definite know-
edge OF any such tact. The Lehigh valley Railroad
having no chief once in New York 1t was impos-
sible to ascertain whether or not that company's
stock certificates had Deen operated upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
CITY HALL NOTES.

Rumors were rife yesterday at the City Hall and
on the street that the case OF the Mayor was last
disposed Of and that Governor DIX mad appointed
referee to hear arguments on the Sth inst, or
take further testimony on the various charges pre-
ferred against the Mayor.
Mr. Havemeyer was found IN his sanctum, busily
engaged signing checks and answered the HER
AID representative, on being interroQated on the
subject, that he knew nothing whatever concern.
ing the matter, as he mad heard not one word on
the subject pro or con.
Comptroller Green yesterday removed Mr.. An
drew W. Leggatt from his position as Deputy Col
lector OF Assessments, which he has filled for up.
wards OF two years. Mr.. Leggatt was appointed TO
SRe oNiOs h ire Iaie aOAAs A. kennedy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
THE KNAVE OF CLUBS.
NEW YORK, Sept q 1874.

NBw YORK, Sept q 1874
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
venture to address Q few lines to inform You OF,
Q shameful occurrence that was an unwilling
spectator OF this evening, the very thought OF which
makes my blood run cold. had arrived in horse
car far as FIFTY .nith street and Sixth avenue,
when my attention was called to policeman who,
had man down on the ground clubbing him. !
immediately left the car and saw O man, shOuld
think between fifty and sixty years OF age lying on
the ground heplessly drunk, struggling TO get
up, with q ''devll'-excuse me, j mean po-
misunderstanding over him with club. l.
had not been there but two minutes when
he, the damned policeman, began to strike
the poor man again. one blow ne struck
on the bald part OF his head, causing the blood TO-
squirt out in the roadway as though the hud was
being played irem hose. The spectators up
wards OF ffty In number, called for hin TO stop,
and one man fave vent to his feelings by saying,
''It Is shameful (" wnereOn the gcntiemanly police
man told him 70 shut up, or he'd smash his God
damned skull In. The people who sa the club
bling all cried "shamew 90 l guess this Is not the
only notification you will receive on TINS subject
stood and could do nothing for the poor Old man.
but rejoiced to know there Is NEW YoR4 HERALn
and a superintendent waning The name and
number OF the policeman don't know but the
above scene took place on the corner Flity.nfth
street and Sixth avenue, between Blk O'Clock and
nafpask A STRANGER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
t65a.56 80
THE DOCK COMMISSIONERS
Work on tho City Piers, Wharvcs and
Bulkheads.

meeting OF the Dock Commissioners took
place yesterday afternoon. The business trans
acted was not very important The Executive
Committee reported that It had awarded the con-
tract for supplying stone for the bulkhead and
river wall to Davis Tson agent Of the Hurricane
Granite Company OF Rockiand Me- The Com
missioners approved Of this and ordered the Secre
tary OF the Board to draw up the contract Severa
reports from Division Superintendents were read,
announcing the progress OF work upon piers, the
river wall and the Dulkheads. superintendent Nc
Conkey reported that Ore, probably Of incendiary
origin. haa occurred at about two A. M. yesterday
under the dock at the foot OF East Thirty-eighth
street. The timbers Of tae'per were somewhat
charred, but not burned through nor weakened
enough to demand removal. The Commissioners
received q communication from the Commissioned
OfCnartes, &c. calling their attention to the weak
ness OF dock az Harris Island, and asking for the
removal OF IA dangerous rock from Just in front OF
the dock lately built at RandalPs Island
The evidence OF the several reports sent In yes
terday Ii TO the effect that work on the river wall
Is progressing very favorably.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04

the s'n amount .rpaid IN error -"
sn'
pTscses oT the evasn
3, sssSs hip s saas the provisions Of the
un S tSe .d bills Tor Of supplies exceeding
ff{S%ms'GnsTs transmitted the Department Of
ana q Wasehs sons. august is7s BY holister
~ d "
is Sri.wold and f. K. rhurber Co;
%e a'lfe q BY e. e ihusS s 1 c. gr
june N;s,h BY spencer p,nn ~ assvsmeysr e., .xo
subordinate In any shall receive greater
salary than the salary paid 70 the the depart
The highest salary Is paid 70 the head Of %
ss5 o. oetoSer s ' iss the Com
mssioners OF the department. by resolution adopted az
the meeting q that date appoi1ted Charles g. Cornell
a one hall cent per pound upon The pqI
a %rSs BY sn 1a n 10
and S a Be r sesn P
Ss a n9 salary q bs SsTf A
than double the amount paia 70 the Of
mg department - =, a..
prevslen Q, the ehar,er carried BY ms departmeat
position q he aspss,@ens n eisfenee Inc spgTS
made BY Law for 4 found that
Under present NV We're osna 70
bureaus oiicers thereof unIess an N's sppropris
% s1 81 e. s %
ing OF 1873 the bills therefor not transmitted by
the Commissioners to the Department Finance in 1878
but were altered so as to make appear the face Of
the bills as II the purchases were made In 1874 and to
paid out OF the Appropriation OF that year IS i'm
possible, account OF the alterations that have been
the same Win exceed many thousands Of dollars From
the foregoing particulars It Is evident that the
pursued in admniserlng the affairs Of the Department
OF Charities and Correction is one susceptible OF consid
II q
tue pubic interests such improvements will not
LINDSAY j. HOWE.
resolution nstructing the Corporation Coun-
sci TO ascertain the status OF the Board OF Educa-
ton, that Is, whether 1t Is an Independent Board
or under instructions from the Common Council,
was adopted.
A number Of Commissioners OF Deeds were ap.
pointed.
communication from the owners proposing to
rent Morrisania Hall to the Corporation Tor
Court House, at 81, 200 per annum, was received
and referred to the Committee on Public Works.
The Committee on Law reported in favor or
authorizing the Police commissioners to proceed
at once with building station house Ia the Nine
teenth precinct which report was UNANIMOUSLY
adopted. Alderman Morris said on this subject
that he hoped the Board OF Assistant Aldermen
will concur at in this report. The force in
this precinct is suffering greatly from malaria con-
emf station house. On an average there were nf-
teen men down with sickness every day from this
cause.
After passing some general orders Of no great
public import, the Board adjourned. The follow
ing Is q copy OF the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04

Of those below the old distributing reservoir have been
are uss AND $ 5
very large number Of stopcocks which require constant
the il ns S Old
f T"aas IRON soa rusn ..n.,,u,. a, mo
fhe travel on the unpaved road: and streets in the
regard os e ,hs pOpS,on ann
pleasure travel require that they be kept In good cond
Salaries Department Of Public Works. 600
HitSensh the duties Of the department have been in
consderable extent by the consolidating
ca The sA depSrmsnt disciplined
pna &c In force
sewers-Repairng and cleaning $1,000
MISUNDERSTANDING the continual additions to Inc ever
miles six miles Of drains teep miles O. cai
pariment win be enabled by the exercie Of strict econ
% and do the WORK Of rsps51S S and
preparation as each years work improves the condition
Street improvements or street signs Ac9.-.-.-. 800
fhe Surveys for establishing house numbers on uptown
s % a Of
signs require the expenditure Of the sbovs amount
Supplies for and cleaning public Offices includ oo
Approprat s S for i-city syiooi; county ''0
serun s Of iol Supplies from
various offices and courts ana the
necessary to confne the expenditure to the amount
stated.
Wells ana PUN ps-Repairn0 and cleaning. 81, 500
fRe usual repairs to wells ana pumps where croon
water not yet introduced and the covering old wells
IN the lower part Of the city require this expenditure
The department will also be REQUIRED to keep the wells
wards in condition to supply the population with pure
water.
The actual increase in the aggregate amount required
for the conduct Of The affairs Ct the departments for
1875 over tue appropriations tor 1874 is o foows:-
For maintenance of houlevards, roads and
a'eHucs
For tree floating baths. 1000
For lamps and gas, Old wards .,....... $4,000
fourth wards ....................... 5000
For public drinking hydrants. Observation-Disclosures. $500
For repairs and removal Of pipes sopcocks, TO- 5000
Total. S., SOD
The estimate is also increased by the amounts
Qured Tor repairs to county buildings and supplies to
county Offices, amounting to E2Wl, which were for
merry provided out OF county appropriations made to
the Board OF supervisors
A tabulated statement of the amounts required and
statement OF the salaries of each OF the officers clerks
employees and Is herewith appended Very
respectfully, GEORGE NJ. VAN MORT,
Commissioner OF Public Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-09-04
THE SUICIDE IN EVERGREEN CEMETERY

The body found In Evergreen Cemetery, East
New York. which was reported in these columns
yesterday, has been identified. The remains are
those OF q. H. CLARK. A large number OF letters
were found IN his pocket, aud among them was
the following
n.. EKw York CRY, Sept. 80 1874.
Continued iheaith and unutterable grief has utterly
unnamed me- i have done all in my power TO AVOID
TINS terrible crime but alas what to be will be- Tne
hon MT Delanatah, twenty tn ird. street. Tenth
avenue, :! mink will see that l am buried. Eve, my
vile Is living IN the Merchants and Mechancs' savings
city. q ii CLARK
deceased has sister residing at 1893 West
IWenty-nith street, who was notified and meas
ures have been taken looking to the intermont OF
the body. This Is the second suicide which has
occurred among the tombstones OF Evergreen
.0sWefeI Within thepRst Az WsasA