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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

sickness, overexertion or any cause what
ever, q wine glassiul of Sea- Weed Tonic
taken after meals will strengthen the
stomach and create an appetite for whole-
some fool To all who arc about leaving
their homes, we dcsire TO say tina. tho ex-
cellent effects Of DR.. Schencks seasonsble
remedies, Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake
Pills, arc particularly evident when taken
by those who are ipjuriously affected by
a change of water and diet. No person
should loave homo without taking . sup
ply Of these safeguards along. For sale
by all druggists.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals VIII be received at my
office, until . O'Clock y. m, Of Tuesday the
eleventh ON day Of August, 1874, for fIIr1-
ishing tue materials, or doing the work, or
both, for the re-conslruction Of the follow
ing described sidewalks, or either OF them,
viz:
on the south side of Fourth atm street,
between Washington and Commercial ave-
nues, on the west side OF Washington ave-
nue., between Fourth gth) and Filth 9th
streets on the north eide Of Filth t5th)
street, between Washington and CONNER
cal avenue on the east side Of Washing
ton avenue, between Fifth 9th and sixth
(6ih) streets; on the south side Of seventh
9TH street, commencing at the east side oil
Walnut street aud extending east hity lyD
feet on the north side OF Seventh f1tb)
street, commencing on the west side OF wal
nut street aud extending west TO the new
walk fronting the property OF j. y. Turner
on the north side OF Eleventh (tItb) street, be-
tween Washington avenue and walnut
street; on the east side Of Poplar street,
| from point opposite the northerly side OF
| Division street, TO point Scyenty.nNe (i0)
| feet north al the northerly side OF twenty
| frkt street; on the south side OF twenty
first (2lst) street between Poplar and sycs-
more streets. Said sidewalks to be Recon
lstructed Of wood.
n Sealed proposals. az above, viii also be re-
ceiyed for furnishing the materials, or doing
| the work, or both. for the construction of
OF them, VIZ:
On the south side of Eighth (sihj street.
between Washington and Commercial ave
nues; on the north side of Eighth (stbl
street, between Washington avenue and
| Walnut street and on the east side Of Wash
| ington avenue, between Eighth (stb) and
| Sinh 9th streets. Said sidewalks 20 DO
| constructed Of brick,
Said proposals shall be directed 10 the
City Council Of the city Of Cairo, and will
| BE- opened at n meeting OF said council 10
be held on the said llth day OF August, 1874,
| az 1870 pm.
Al proposals shall be made in accordance
with the provisions, requirements aud speci,
dcations Of Ordinance No. =, approved
June 18th, 4. -. 1874, which ordinance 1.
now on tile in my office, subject 10 examina
ton at any time.
The City Council reserves the right Il
reject any and all proposals.
WILL X. HAWKINS, City Clerk.
| Cairo. His, July -, 1874. l1-T-2j-lOt
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no. again TO DO enjoyed but we were
mistaken. Yesterday we received an IN
stallment of drops that checred our drooI-
ing spirits, and made the geese and ducks
Of tho city happy. a duck Of hoek Sc
longing TO our next door ncighbor l0okcS
as much surprised whom tue fret crop ieii
rs rllton did whom tho Madame told MN
her pastor had been nesi.hiling with her
and, in moment os two, having satishcd
herself-we refer 10 tho duck, and not to
Mr'. Tilton--.hat tho falling drops were
rain che foil over In
AN ccstacy of joy, and in
short time yielded up rs much Of tn"
ghost a. was in her. An old goose that
had no. seen water since The sipo water
subsidct was seen to clap her wings with
Joy and leap exciting like tho bounding
roe. Cistorns opened their thirsty mouth g
and gulped down oil the rain they could ;
and tho pooplc Of tho city all, With one
voice, declared their delgh. At tho oppor-
tunity tho skies had az last afforded them
of listening to tho pats,' Of the rain upon
the roof.
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DELTA CIdARs.-Mr. Il. L. Sullivan.
druggist, 1872 Commercial avenue, has
something new in the way of cigars. He
Is now selling brand OF his own called
the Delta, put up in handsome packages,
made OF the very best tobacco, and sold
for FIVE CENTS each, Those who smoke
them will agree with us in saying that
they are far superior to most Of tho tan.
cent cigars sold in this market. Try the
Delta cigar, 7.2i.lm
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CHEAP LUMBER.

Desiring 70 wind up our partnership
business, We are.selling lumber a, reduced
rates-S2 per thousand less than msrke,
prices. Having large stock of logs on
hand, wo are prepared to I'll all bills at
short notice. We are selling sidewalk
lumber and oak, at sl3 per thousand, cash,
delivered; and poplar, at corresponding
figures.
Mr.. McGahoy being no longer in our
employ is not authorized 10 take Or
ders, collect bills or receipt for the Grm.
G2-7-s.4w WALL Il EsT.
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STEAM AND Gas FITTISG.-Newleud
& Rennio have entered into co-partner.
ship, and have opened shop on CONNER
cial avenue, mex, door to Perry Powers
livery stable. They are now ready to DO
Gil kinds Of Steam ard Gas Fitting,
Drive-Well Work and Plumbing Special
attention paid to repairing Jumps. They
solicita share Of public patronage, and
guarantee their work to DO well done.
27-7-27.lm
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CITY COUNCIL.
Irregular Meeting Of he City Council

Irregular Meeting OF Gle City Council
CoUscI CHAMBER, I
CAIRO Ill, Aug. 4 1874, 7;30 =. NJ.
Prosen,-llis Honor Mayor Wood, and
Aldermen Halliday, Morris, Mathuis,
Thisilowool, Waldcr and Wright.
On motion Of Alderman Wright tho
minutes of tho preceding meeting were
approved without reading.
REroEr OF CITY OFFICERS.
Reports Of tho following-named officers
were presented, aud, on m5iion Of Alder
man Wright approved and ordered filed,
viz;
OF B. +. Blake, city tr,asureri Of D,nl
Mccarthy, city jsilor, io' June; OF Police
Magistrate Bross, for Juae, and Of Police
Constables Mehner aud Wooton, for June
and July.
[Aliermcn McEwen, McGAuley, NcliiS
and Ssgp appeared in their seats.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The finance committee reported, that,
during the month Of July, city scrip to
the amour: Of s7,7l7 So bearing ss22 %
interest; interest coupons and oipts to
the amount Of S!lsl 81 aud city bonds to
the amount of 81 500, had been cancelled
by the treasurer, and that they had this
dag destroyed .he samo by burning.
On motion Of Alderman Wright said
repor. was approved and ordered fled.
REPORT OF CITY COMPTROLLER oS OUT.
STANDING SCRIP.
In accordance with the resolution
adopted on tie li.h o! July, the city
comptroller prepared aaI submitted :.
the council Eepor: on the amount Of
scrip outstanding on tho 30.h day Of June
and tor what purpo,e Issued. Said report
lie as follows;
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AUGUST.


Many who arc suffering from tho effects
Of tho warm weather and arc dcbilitated
are advised by physicians to take modor-
alto amounts Of whisky two or throo
times during the day. In q little while
those who adopt this advice frequently in
crcAso the number OF drinks" and in
tiino become confirmed iEebriates. A
beverage tha. will not create thirst for in
,sxicating liquors, and which 10 intended
especially fer tho benefit of debIlitsted
persons, whether at home OF abroad, is DIR.
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic. Containing
the juices Of many medicinal herbs, this
preparation docs not create an
appetite FOR the intoxicating cup,
The nouri,hIns and the life
supporting properties of many valuable
natural productions contained in 1t and
well.known to medical men, have most
strengthening influence. A single bottle
NJ the Tonic will demonstrate it's value
ablo qualities, For debility arising from
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06
Hanover coll eye,
70, anONer, Indiana

Hanover coll ege, anONer, Indiana
NEXT term begin, September 9th, ls7i.
Two foil courses, classical and scientific,
with prepatoIy department, Full faculty.
Tuition free. Boarding as low as elsewhere,
For information or catalogues apply 10 Rev
&c. HICKMAN, ID. ID. President.
-2--.gD-is
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4T.S.4-2t

THE barber suop Ia on me corner OF
Eighth street and Commercial avenue
whore J. George Suenhouse with bis gem
tlemanly assistants can DO found NJ any
hour of the day or night, ready 20 sooihe
your feelings with q smooth shave, or cool
your temper and head with good sham
poo. It's Il frst-clsss shop, and you are
sure Of receiving hret-clsss treatment.
Ladies and children's hair cut or curlod
fter the most approved STYLES s-l5-t
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FOR SALE.
FURNITURE or THE CENTRAL
HOUSE.

| will sell the furniture OF tho Central
House, in bulk, or in parts, commencing
this date, as / desire to loaye the hotel
business, This furniture is all new, and
Of good quslity-carpets, beds, bedding,
chairs, etc.-snd will be sold alta grea,
bargain. The lease for the house can be
obtained on favorable terms.
JenS III HAFERR
Cairo, July 20, 1874. ct
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LEp.sHlt.7a--iH making the lregsing blsncc'
'h inter-. H.g added &, be AMOUNT q scrip paid
out Cane .s1, 100. shown correct L.IsEce,.
Resp IDLY ..lm.usi, ~. :. cox,
Ciiy CompiruaeT
On motion o. Alderman Halliday, said
report was received and o. led, and ordered
PsbIi'Aol with tho proceedings Of the
council
EGFoEI or C)NTlTTgE Of POLICE
The committee on police made the fol-
lowing report;
70 the Hon. Mayor and City Council Of
the city Of Cairo:
Your committee on police would re-
commend the appointment Of two more
night policemen for the present, sa'd APP
po!ntmen!s to b. good reliable men,
At the request Of Alderman Halliday
and Wright, action on said report was
deferred unit! next regular meeting
FgTITIoS.
Petition Of Chas. Mehner, praying the
council no. to deduct from his pay tho
amount paid h T. Binngsly for acting
on tho police force, during his (Mohncr'sJ
slckness, was read.
Alderman McGsu.cy moved 10 grant
said petition. Alderman Wright moved
to amend By referring the same TO tho
committee on claims, Amendment car
ried.
MILLS,
The following bills for salaries were
presented, and, on motion Of Alderman
McGauley, allowed by tho following
vote
Aycs-~lIsllilsy, Msihuss, MeEwen,
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PRIVATE BoARDISG.--Ars j. W. Car
michael having taken the largo house at
the corner Of Sixth street and Washing.
ton avenue, is prepared tc
furnish private boarding to II
limited number Of either ladies and gon.
tlemen, or to gentlemen and their wives
The house is very pleasantly located and
convenient to the business part OF the city.
The rooms are large, airy and well
lighted. For further information inquire
ut tho house.
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EnLEEs TO HIS PATRONS, AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC, GEEErIEG.--I very
respectfully solicit continuance OF tho
favors Of my patrons and invite the pat.
ronngo Of tho public, but | wish old
patrons and tfana!eu patrons TO distinctly
underFisnd that / worl; for money and
not because Of philauthrspic desire 10
shoe and bost my follow men without
money and without price, and that, there-
fore, il any old patron or new patron,
desiring shoes or boots, hss not the pocu-
mary ability to pay for the work ordered
when done, be ia requested to pass On 70
solno other shoemaker. l want no old
patrons or new patrons who viii not pay
Those who are willing 70 pay will find it
to their interest to patronIzs mo, because
| keep on hand tho best of stock, DO the
best of work, give the best of nts and
work for tho lowest of prices.
8.G.3w EuLERs,
Twentieth Street, between Poplar aud
Washington Avenue.
TIE RAIE,--We had come to tho con.
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WAsHISGToS BABERY,-lir. Joseph
Roneker has taken charge Of this we'll
known establishment, and viii, on and
after to-day, DO able TO supply the
public with choice bread, including
Boston, Brown and Graham bread, besides
cakes aud coniectionGrios Of every de-
scsip,ion. ,! Being an experienced and
skilful baker, Mr.. Roneker will not fail to
satisfy all who patronizo him. 40
Washington avenue. 35.7-2-lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

FINE GUs.-Breech loader, Rebound
ing Locks, Illuminated stool Barrels with
latest Improvements. On exhibition and
for sale, st Henry's Hardware Store
corner Commercial avenue and Eighth
street, II
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

PHoToGBAPns.--For the next SIXTY
days VIM. Winter will make the bess
OF photographs at 81 per dozen. This
rare opportunity for those desiring
work in this line. 47-7-3-30t
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ALL persons indebted to Wall IL Ent
that do not make settlement before the
10Th day of August will find their &C.
counts IN the hands OF Esquire Bross Cor
collection. WALL X EST.
3S-s-2-2w
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OsE thousand yards two.inch gros
grain ribbon, all colors and warranted all
nIk, at fifteen cents a yard. Ono.lnch,
same ribbon, for ten cents yard at
Hsrtman's. 3G.7-30..f
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The BEsT.-Thc general verdict is
that T. Y. Sullyan's so1a water is the best
in the city. Try Il. No. 1872 CONNER
cisl avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
street.
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For SALE.-2Oo uozen one quart fruit
cans at 81 per dozen (; half gallon cans a.
81 90 per dozen, all of good tin with
grooved seams, man ufActured ami for sale
by A. HALEY, les Washington avenue,
near Tenth street. S2-7-l7-lm
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NoTICE.-The.e will be regular meet
ing Of tn o Cairo Casino Wednesday even
ing next, August 9Th. A prompt attend
snce of all members is requsted. By
order of tho President.
REISHoLp V. BELzsEr
4T-S-4-2t Secretary.
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Only OEE.--Ihere was but one case
before his honor, Bross, yesterday, and
that was Of no consequence. Michael
Honnoran, for beng drunk, was fined one
dollar and sent to the calaboosc for three
daya
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a NEW LrApEB.-Mr. Eisenbofc hav.
ing Withdrawn from the Delta City corno!
band, Prof Bodcn has been engaged to
take his place Pref. Bcdcn will no
doubt prove valuable acquisition to tho
organization.
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SULL1vAs,-Drugs, medicines, per-
fumery,-everything in the line,-si 7.
L. Sullivsn's, 1j2 Commercial avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

GAMBLE.-The Gamble wagon manu-
factory lie now turning out moro wagons
than ut any time since it commenced oper-
nVOns
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

The largest and best-selected stock
of FURNITU RE for sale at Wholesale
and retail by HENRY EICHHoFF, No.
ll5, Commercial avenue, opposite Seventh
street. 7i-5-lI-3m
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TIE RAIE,-We had como to tho con.
clusion that ram in Cairo was luxury
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

oNE ,housand Chinese parasols a,
Hsr,man's, only twenty-five cents each
36.7-3O.tf
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WANTED "A wash woman apply al
TIE BULLETIN Office. Il
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

TuE LEvEE.-There was not much
business transacted on Tao lovee yesterday
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

The State and city liquor bonds Of Her.
man lgel were presented, and, on motion
Of Alderman Thi..lewo5d, were approved
and ordered fled.
On motion Of Alderman Morris, the
council adjourned.
WILL K. HAwKIys, City Clerk.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

FoR RENT.-Two rooms. suitable for
Office and bed room, over Henry's hard
ware store, Commercial avenue, corner
Eigth street. 7-l2-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

Ys--Tne Gazette says that Everett
Mum is tho father of another boy, aud
John Cannon Of two boys, tho chief pur-
pose Of these bang to t.n,alize oberly."
Yes; and now near neighbor Of ours, the
grocerymaa Keane, has gone and done
likewise. II his new baby weres girl, We
would no. care, but it lie a boy
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

Tho following resolution was offered by
Alderman Nellis, VIZ;
Resolved, That the city comptroller
be. and no is hereby directed to advertise
for proposals. for putting in sewer through
the Ohio Levee 1t or near 18th street.
Tho city to furnish necessary pipe
Alderman McEwsn, moved to lay on
table. Motion lost BY the following
vote.
yes-McEwen, Mathuss,--2.
Nays-IIalllday, McGalloy. Norris
Nellis, saup, Thistlewood, Wallor ana
Wright-S
The resolution was thon on motion Of
Alderman Morris, adopted.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-08-06

DIR. WILLIAMS, DENTS. may be found
in his office st any time extracts teeth at
all hours day or night, Office at 40
Commercial avenue, between sih-snd oh
street. 45-s-4-lm
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ALL tue day boarders in tho city can
be accommodated At the st. Charles
hotel, with frst-clsss board at second class
rates 79-4.lQ-tf
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SOMETHING NEw.--Bucks Crystal
Brilliant with glass oven doors. No oc-
casion to have burnt bread. Call and see
itat T. j. KEBTns. S7-G.lg-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-27
AChange Of Memberships.

Our former fellow-citizen, Past Grand
Sire Z. ID. Farnsworth, who has for many
years past been prominently cOnnectedwith
the institution of Odd Fellowship, having
permanently located in the city of San
Francisco, writes 10 Trabue Lodge, No 10,
of Nashville, for a withdrawal card. The
correspondence is published in the Pacific
Odd FeiiOtC, of September 10. In the
course Of hi, letter of affiiliction, Past
Grand FamSwOrth SAYS:
"What the future is to be for your Lodge,
depends muchupnn your own action and
your adherence TO the great principles that
have thus far cemented you. Do YOU but
live to the principles of Odd Fellowship
individually and collectively-aS men, as
brothers as YOU are called, by duty, honor,
and your sacred obligations, my word for
it, before the sands of time have numbered
even another decade, Trabue Lodge will
not only have risen TO higher glory than
ever, but will occupy position in the dia-
dem of Lodges which will cause each and
every member to be proud of it aud their
own membership"
In his letter of reply, enclosing the card
asked for, DIR. J. r. HarWell, Secretary of
Trabue Lodge, speaks in deServedly high
terms of the retiring Past Grand Sire, and
his devotion TO the Institution of Odd Eel
lowship. The Secretary says: ave feel
proud that our Lodge had the honor of mi
tiating you, aud that for the long period of
twenty eight years, you were numbered
amongst her brightest, most exemplary, and
most distinguished members. Though alb
sent from us, your consistent example aud
words of wisdom still linger around our
mystic altar, fresh, vivid, and beautiful.
express the universal sentiment Of Trabue
Lodge, when utter the prayer that your
life may long be spared, to bless the world
and the noble Order You love so we'll"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-27
New Advertisements.

Insure in the State Insurance Company.
Weakley d Warren offer bargain in a
brick house in free territory.
r. W. Brown offers for sale railroad and
Insurance stock.
A white girl, fourteen or fifteen years
old, wanted to nurse.
Setlif, los Church street, sells station
cry very cheap.
Store-hOuse, No. fl Union street, for
rent or lease.
Store-room, opposite st. Cloud Hotel, for
rent very cheap.
ID. II. Pittman, City Marshal, will sell
at the WOrk-hOuse, on Thursday, Nov 3,
a number of hogs, taken up for violation OF
city ordinance.
See attachment notice by Justice Ever
EFT.
Stated meeting of Cumberland Chapter,
r. A. NJ, this evening, at z! O'Clock.
See administrators notice.
Large sale of soap at Winstead, Shields
& Co.'s, commencing this morning and
lasting three days.
Trustees sale of dry goods and clothing
at Reese & Co.'S auction house, this morn
ing.
An act, passed by the City Council, for
the improvement and better preservation of
the City Cemetery, will be found on second
page.
On the first Tuesday in November, at the
Lower Market-hOuse, in Augusta, Ga, e.
V. Walker will sell at auction all of the
estate of David L. Curtis, consisting of a
number of business and dwelline-hOuses,
stocks, etc. See advertisement on third
page.
A gold chain, with fan attached, lost on
Church street.
j. w. Schermerhorn, New York, have
Just published the American Educational
Annual. See advertisement on second
page.
Use Dooley's Yeast Powder.
New crop New Orleans mollasses on
hand al VIM. Compton'S, SO North Market
street.
See notice to parties holding bills against
Nashville Industrial Exposition.
For bargains in dress goods, fannels,
blankets, shawls, scarfs, etc, go 10 Rich
heimer'S, 46 College street.
VIM. J. Bass offers for sale a secondhand
top buggy, which can be seen at ITO North
Cherry street. Any one wishing a bar
gain would do well TO call and see it.