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SPECIAL NOTICE.


Tho annual meeting Of tho Stocklo'dors of te Ecssc,
Owners TnwiS Enlpany for tho ceoon Of n!cera mud
t.9 slan,aetaa Of olhos .ossssey h'n,9ss vi hs
No. at uuth Watcr.s, Ehsou,n Illinois. gu Tuesday,
Jau Il, Isis. at o'clock III tim atteEaoon, sharp
- JOHN tiiiyER. Senrrtarr:
, 1874-12-11

39o :. o*t' **77 '"@*73t TIT
mc1'sely. My .sympathlea haVo always boon
American, for Amorcans Iava been associated
With ulo Hluco cilllaaoou' ! regret TINT my
health will not permit MO to speak at lohgth Oh
auy point.
Tn.nuSE 1leportor-hc'atlve to your visit to
tho lreAuont tlocs-
Tho King-Yo1 will. / know recognize the
propriety Of my ailenco on that subject until
lavo spoken with tho head OF your Goyornmont.
Il would not bo conrtesy to proHidoHt Grant to
asoak Of state allairs iu tho public nawHpapars.
Do not nupposo mo toflendctt at your. question:,
anl sufficiently fAmilia: with your American ttl~
bttntlon Of "intoryioSing Which was fully OK
, 1874-12-11

OFFICERS.
The election Of officers for tho ensuing yoar
was tleu proceeded With Tho nominations
undo were;
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
MARRIED..

oN--MATHEws--At the resi-
dence of Hon. James Mathews, the
brides father. June 10Th, 1874, Rev.
will. s.. Frackleton officiating, Mr..
Chas. II. Robinson to Miss Helen
Mathews, all of Knoxville, Iowa.
If the good wishes of legion of
friends could avail, long, useful and
joyous lives would be already assured
to the happily-mated pair, A party of
about forty persons, mostly relatives
of the parties, witnessed the ceremony
and extended greetings. AS sensible
people. estimating the practical and
enduring joys and duties of life above
its unreal and temporary pleasures,
our friend Robinson and his bride go
immediately into home quarters i'm
stead OF lioney-mooning. or moonshin-
ing ut Niagara or Long Branch.
MAsTELLER--CARTER-At the resi-
dence Of the brides mother, June
IL, 1874, Rev. G. B. Clark officiating.
ar. J.. &. Masteller of Knoxville.
and Miss l.. 5. Carter, of Prairie
City, Iowa.
Now that our foreman is snugly
located In cottage just large enough
for two, and iIinmined by those love-
beaming eyes which have made him
so restless for year past, we shall
hope to keep him at work with some
fair measure Of reguarlity upon the
JOURNAL; and Prairie City, which
has hitherto been I'm his view the
most attractive city in Iowa, will Ell.
joy his presence possibly once In a
twelve.month. With all the hearth
ness at command we wish him and
his fair bride happl illness beyond their
highest anticipations.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
COLUMBIA.

June Is, 1874.
MURDER, by an unkaown citizen Of
Charlton. On last Saturday, the 18th,
Mr.. Alfred Cole and Mr.. Scott Walker
living six miles southwest of Column
bia, went to Chsriton, procured whis-
ky from some person or persons and
became intoxicated. When they start
ed for home Mr.. Cole took into his
wagon Mr.. and hrs. Roam Of Column
bia. Roam was drunk, and Walker
became 30 drunk that they left him by
the way. When they reached Coles
home, the team was aboht exhausted;
Coles family tried to persuade them
to stay there, fearing to have him go
farther with the team; but Mrs. Roam
said she was going home III she had to
walk. Cole got fresh team and took
them home, started back, and when
about half mile west Of Columbia,
was thrown from the wagon and so
eeverely injured shat he died yester-
dag, about o'clock p. m. He leaves
wife and seven risildren to MOURN
his ytimely death.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

THE CONCERTS given by the Knox
vile Chorus Glass at the Court House
last Friday and Saturday evenings
were well attended, and proved very
satisfactory in every respect, except
that the storm Of Saturday evening
prevented the attendance of many
who would otherwise have been pres
ent. The proceeds of the first enter
tainment were something over $50,
and of the last over $40, netting to the
Association about $40. Among the
many excellent pieces which were ex-
ceedingly well rendered, may be men
toned the sacred quartette, "Rock Of
Ages" Gloria, Marvellous Works."
"ro God in Heaven" "There were
Shepherds" Hail Fairy Queen"
1.-THE Bright Crimson Morning."
Hail Smiling Moon" "Star of De-
scending Night" "Lottie Lee"
Grange song--quartette--"The Farmer
and his Girls, I" "The Glory of Man."
How Sweet the Song of Summer
Birds" "Now Birdie Don't Tell, T"
"Robbin and JAMIE" Little Elfle,"
down by the River side, II Really
Don't Think / Shall Marry" etc.
instrumental solos, duets and ac-
compartments upon piano, organ and
violin, by Mrs. A. j. Briggs, Misses
Belle Craddick, Helen Mathews, AL
Ice French, Lille Boydston, and w.
X. Sloan, were all good.
About fifty performers were upon
the platform, and all performed well
their parts. We trust the class will at
no distant time appear again in sim
ilar manner; and they may confident
ly anticipate similar satisfactory
hearing.
At the close of the Saturday even
ing concert, the class surprised Miss
Belle Craddick, the organist, by g vote
Of thanks and the presentation of a
handsome and valuable gold bracelet,
Mr.. w. X Sloan presenting the gift
with brief but appropriate and flatter.
ing remarks.
Mr.. 4. M. Brobst conducted the
performance with ereditable zeal and
efficiency.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
Conn FoR SALE--400 bushels miles
north east Of Attica, by V. Roberts.

7. j. ANDERSON, candidate for Dist
rict Judge, in the Autobiography
county convention last Saturday, was
chairman of tie committee to select
delegates to the convention by which
he hopes to be nominated. He wrote
the list and reported 1t to the conven-
ton, and 1t was adopted. OF course
he will be announced as tine chosen
candidate of the people, although he
selected the delegates who are to cast
the vote of the county for him. Veri-
ly the reforms of this Reform party
are peculiar.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

DIR. MEEK, of West Davenport In
Urinary, arrived in Knoxville Mon
day, June Sth, and remains at the
fremont House until July 9Th, in free
consultation on chronic diseases, and
bodily deformities. Remember that
Dr. Meek's treatment Is based upon
the most studied principles of medical
Jurisprudence, none but the purest fjuid
extracts and tincturcs of approved
roots, barks, and herbs used, selected
in person by DIR. Meek, of reliable
pharmacies. Noguess work or exper-
iments. Cures certain. His agent
will receive you at the door and direct
you to his rooms. See circulars.
f1-31
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
osPORT.

June Is, 1874
A few items from this part of the
county may be acceptable to the read
ers of the JaurnoI, though they be the
fruit of my fast attempt at preparing
news for the press:
The cry of our farmers few weeks
since, has changed. Rain and mud
has been the order for the, past few
weeks. There is now splendid pros
pect for farm crops. Wheat, oats, corn
and grass look well.
Mr.. Curt. Smith lost a valuable horse
last week.
The Changers about here are very
quiet. We all feel interested and
should be glad to know where the
Marion Co. Democrat is to be found
in politics.
A fatal accident occurred near CO.
lumbia last Saturday evening. Mr..
Alfred Cole in going home from that
town was thrown from his wagon and
so seriously injured that he died next
day. 1t appears that he had been in
Charlton early in the day, and there
procured liquor upon which he be-
came intoxicated. The result is as
above stated.
Now Mr.. Editor, permit me to in
auire Is there not law in this
State forbidding the sale OF intoxica-
ting liquors and making the vendor
liable for all damages resulting from
its incorporate use? If there is such
a law land we believe there isl, does
not this terrible accident call in thun-
dering tones for its enforcement? A
husband and father leaves his family
i'm the morning in perfect health Wis
its a saloon, or what Is worse, whis-
key-selling drug store, and is return
ed to his home the next day man
gled corpss-another victim to the
damnable sin of violating the law OF
the State by putting in the mouth OF
a man subtle liquid which steals his
brains and degrades him below the
level of the brute. 1t appears to me
that this mans blood is certainly
upon the hands Of the seller; and that
the penalty should be demanded from
him.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
DIED.

ARDERY--At her home in th;.
June 10, 1874, Mrs. Mary e. Ards
wife of DIR. w. A. Aruery.
Thus passed from earth one who !,
been kind and loving wife, am al
tionate and indulgent mother an o. J
est and faithful christian, loving 4
beloved by all who knew her. For
years has she been a resident of r., !
for 81 years past resident of Knd
vile; and by her kindly heart j
loving sympathy had gathered aro,,l
her many true and faithful frieu
who cheered her last hours. Early
life she united yith the church d
was faithful and consistent menu
of the Presbyterian church until \
death. SweetIy and trustingly !
fell asleep in the arms of her Lord a
Master. God spoke, she went, and
the age Of 81 years, 8 months and
days, she left this world of pain a
sickness for that better land wba
no sorrow can come and where /
blood-washed tiirong praise their s
vior day and night. Rest in pea,
thy work on earth is done. S.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

To FARMERs.--It is important to the
farmer, at this season, to consider well
what he shall do with his wool. The
Proprietorof the Knoxville Wooden
Mills would call your attention to
his facilities for accommodating the
growers OF wool in this county. He
has just put up full new set of ma
chinery, of the first class and is pre-
pared to do all carding aud spinning
on short notice. All kinds Of wooden
goods are kept on hand, for exchange
on favorable terms for wool.
We can, and will give better rates
for wool, and supply good cloths. fian-
nels and blankets at lower figures
than can be secured by dealing with
parties ut distance.
(46tf1 JOHN NJ, JOKES.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

FOSTER g. BALDWIN, at their store
in Gosport, propose to do business on
the cash plan; this will enable them
to offer better bargains to their custo-
mers than have ever before been offer
ed here. Call at the old stand, where
you will find Foster & Baldwin ever
ready to exchange goods for cash or
farmers produce at bottom prices.
Call and see US.
FOSTER e. BALDWIN,
Gosport, Iowa.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

En-. JouRNAL:--I desire through your
columns 10 call the attention Of the people
9th county to our next County Fair.
The fact is that upon our success this
Fall, depends in great measure, the
future welfare OF our agricultural society.
The Officers and Directors cannot make
a successful Fair. They can only hold
out inducements for the people to meet
In generous rivalry; and compete for the
Premiums offered. If theg great mass who
are to be benefited, from any cause, see
properrfot to respond, ofconrse our Fairs
will continue sickly affairs or perhaps
die out altogether. Surely we with our
rich and varied Agricultural and Miner
al resources, which are unriyaled In the
State, cannot afford to lessen our efforts
in the great march Of progress, while
other counties less highly favored, are
rapidly advancing, as evidenced by tho
increased interest being manifested in
these annual County Expositions. 1t
has been urged that our lack OF success
heretofore has in great measure been
attributable To the large premiums
offered, and paid to Jast horses. The
Board have this year excluded all such
premiums. Our coming Fair Is to be
purely an industrial one; and all other
things being equal, should the coming
Fair fall below the average OF it's prede-
ccssors, it may be a question with some,
whether after all 'fast horses" Injured
the Fair, or whetheritis for lack OF enter
prise and spirit on the part of those most
interested. Our Premium List is liberal
and discriminating; and we call upon
the people In all parts Of tho county to
begin VOW TO prepare something for the
Fair that will, when exhibited, reflect
honor upon themselves and credit on our
highly favored county. In no other way
can we so cheaply and effectrally adver-
tise the advantages we claim to possess.
J. II. GREENLEE,
Pres't. Marion Co. Ag. Society.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

PEcBLsAR.-~Ifor ways that are dark
aud tricks that are vain, the Heather
,Ehince II said to be peculiar. But
John Chiiaman IL no more peculiar In
dark ways and vain tricks than Is John
Mccormack, of the Democrat, who Is
just now playiDga little Congressional
game. lie played cold deck on
some Of bis Grange friends recently In
u way which would have astonished
All Sin, Bill Eye, or the shrewdest OF
the three card monte men. The Sem
ator was secretary Of the Anti-Monop-
oily convention last Saturday. The
committee to select and present TO the
convention list OF q names for del Q
gates to the Congressional Convention
reported the list found on our frs
page, including Allen Short, Of Wash
ington township, aud w. X. Rouze,
Of Clay, both farmers, Masters Of
Oranges, gentlemen, prominent and
mighty esteemed az citizens, in their
immediate neighborhoods, and
throughout the county. They were
both Republicans up to last year, and
both knew well the character Of the
man who assumes to lead the Grange
party in this county, 1t would not do
10 have such men Ia the Congressional
Convention. They must be left Mt
nome to attend to their farm business,
aud Democratic lawyers-special
friends Of the Boss. who could exert
an influence in his favor upon the
Democrats from other counties i'm the
ostumwa convention, must be placed
Isl, the delegation. Accordingly the
names Of Geo. w. Crozier. of Knox
vile. and II. l.. Bousquet, Of Pella,
appear In the Senator's published re-
;,ert Us delegates TO the Congressional
'0nyention although neither OF them
sud been elected as such, and the
,,alnes OF Allen Short and w. X.
jsouze, who were elected, were omit
led from tbs Senator's published list.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

palsy, sprains swellings. caked breasts scad. bur
salt rheum, ear ache, etc., upon the human fra
and Of strains, SPAWN, gals, etc. upon animals
one year than have all other pretended remet|
since the world began. 1t Ia a counter-irritant
all healing pain reliever. Crpples throw away M
crutche., the lame walk, poisonous bites are renad
harmless and the wounded healed Withhold
scar. 1t Is no humbug. The recipe 10 pubh.n
around ench bottle. 1t Is selling no article 4
before sold and it sells because 1t does just wt,a
pretends to do. Those who nov suffer from rhsulI
tism pain or swelling deserve to suffer If they \
not use Centaur Imminent. More than 1900 certi
Gates Of remarkable cures, including fozen l!u1
chronic rheumatism, gout, running tumors etc, ID
been received. We will send a circular contain
certificates, recipe, etc, gratis, to any request
1t. One bottle OF the yellow wrapper Csntaur Lid
ment is worth one hundred dollars for spawned
sweenied horses and mules, or for screw.worm
sheep. Stock -owners-this liniment is worth Vi
attention. No family should be without Cent?
Liniment. Sold by all Druggists. go cents per a
tie: large bottles sloo. J. b. Rosg 4 20,
Broad way. New York.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
Markets..
Chicago, June u

SliiSpSo, ouhp ~. 7
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; CUT
market with prices well maintaine
sales Of fair to choice steers at 5
(G6 10; common steers 25(G6
Fexas and Cherokees 3 00(a5 %.
HoGs-Receipts $4,000; mark
early ruled active and firm; closd
quiet and easier; common to fair 3 I
(15 so; good to choice 3 60(g3 80.
WHEAT-Quiet and irregulal
closed lower and weak at insl1
prices; No. /, 90; No. 2, l 1901 u
cash; June / 1901 10; July ] l7Ea
August / 49,; No. 3 | l2l; n
jected 03; No. 2 northwestern ! 7
CORN - Moderately active an
higher, closed easy with the advan'
near.y lost; high mixed 90; No.
623 (163, closed at inside; cash or Jur
6i062; July closed with 6l3 bid; Al
gust closed same as July; rejectf
57I.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

ALL A MIsTAKE.-A number Of pa
pers In this part of the State have
been led into error by circumstances
which In appearance did injustice to
late citizen Of this city, Mr.. Joseph
Kinsel and very unjust and damag-
Ing statements have been published,
relative to Mr.. Kinsel's treatment of
his aged and iniirm m other, alleging
that he Is wealthy man, worth some
$40, 900, and that Notwithstanding his
wealth he became tired Of keeping his
mother, and took her in a lumber
wagon to Monroe or Prairie City, and
there hired man and team to convey
her to the house OF another son near
Colfax, Jasper county, while he (Jos.
Kinsel) took train for Chicago; that
the son, Henry, a poor man, and not
able to support his mother, refused to
receive her, and sent her back to Prai-
RE City, and that from there she was
returned TO this county 10 a pauper,
and was carried to the Poor House.
Some Of these circumstances are cor
rectly stated; but others. not known
to tho editors, have n bearing upon
the subject, and relieve Joseph Kinsel
from oil cause Of censure except per-
haps that he did not ascertain before
sending his mother to his brothers.
house, that she might not be welcom-
cd by Henry, or his wife, in case Of his
absence from home.
Mr. Kinsel had made arrangements
to 20 into business i'm Chicago; had
sold his household furniture, and in
tended to remove his family to Chica-
20 as soon as preparations could be
made there for them. At the same
time that Mr. X. started with his
mother, his wife and children started
to visit his father-inlaw, Mr.. A Huff,
In nj issouri. As coon as the new
home in Chicago was provided, the
family, including the mother, were to
join Mr. X. In that city. Nothing was
more natural and right than that the
mother should visit meanwhile her
sou Henry. For some reason, which
we do not know, she was not received
there, and was returned to this city.
She did not go to the Poor House, but
ia provided with comfortable home
ut the house Of Judge Casey, friend
Of the family, and all bills are paid by
Dir. Kinseli, who IL doubtless ignorant
Of the fact that he has been publicly
denounced as heartless and unfeel-
ing man. He bore reputation here as
an honorable business man and wor-
thy and. valued citizen. Knoxville
has no cause to be ashamed of him.
Those papers which have published
he reports referred to, we are sure W i'll
hasten to correct, and thus do justice
10 worthy man whom they have I'M
Intentional ly injured.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
RED ROCK

June 10, 1874.
High--the river; higher-whisky |;
highest-the fool who drinks it.
Mr.. II. Stodgell, who left here last
spring for Kansas, has returned in
safety. Having travelled over 500
miles southwest, he concluded he
could make better living upon ten
acres in Marion county than on any
100 acres of Uncle Sans domains
which he saw. He Is now satisfied to
remain in old Marion.
A dispute arose last Saturday even
ing between j. Il. Ellis and j. II.
Johnson. At the close OF the engage
ment Ellis found a jewel hung to his
left ear and one to his nose. No fines
yet. &.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

Now Is the time to get down your
old Reapers and Mowers, overhaul
them and see what Is needed to put
them in order for the field; then go
straight to Woodruff Bros and leave
the order; they can furnish repairs for
any machine in use by givinga few
days notice. Their Marsh Harvester
with the bundle-carrier attached, US
ing only three men and one boy to Sc
cure large harvest, Is acknowledged
everywhere to be the greatest labor
saving machine in use. Order early
as they are scarce. (2-3)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

FEsTiyAL.-Ths ladies Of the NJ. T.
Sewing Circle will hold q festival at
the court house in this city. on Friday
evening, June 10. All are invited to
attend. Twenty-Five cts. admittance
will entitle TO supper. All other re-
freshments extra.
BY order Of the Circle.
II. A. CUNSINoHAM, Sec'y.
Knoxville, June IL, 1874.
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JUNE 10th 1874

ma" Since the calling Of the Congress
sional Convention 10 has been deemed
beat to modify the above call and at
the time above named select delegates
% attend the Congressional Conven-
ton, to be held ut Ottumwa July 10th,
nnd also delegates to represent the
County in the Judicial Convention yet
" be called. J. y. GREEELEE,
Chairman OF Committee.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18

PRESENTATION Knoxville
Chorus Glass, at the close of pleasant
and profitable term of twenty weeks
instruction, on Monday evening of
last week, presented to Mr.. A. M.
Brobst, their leader and conductor, q
handsome gold chain. in slight token
of their esteem and appreciation of his
services.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-06-18
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.



The commencement exercises Of the
Central University were the best and
most interesting that have occurred
since the war. 1t is impossible to
speak of the exercises in detail in q
short communication like this, but we
cannot forbear mentioning that the
students in the examinations showed
the superior training to which they
are subjected, and the proficiency they
have attained under the charge OF the
excellent teachers OF the institution.
The essays and orations of the Junior
Glass were all good. The two gradu-
ates-Miss Ella Stoddard and Mr.
John III. Wolfe-acquitted themselves
in the most creditable manner. The
address Of Rev. Mr.. Bland, of Keokuk,
before the literary societies, took
place In the Second Reformed Church
on Tuesday evening. A large audi
ence was present, and the address was
one of the finest we ever heard, and
was highly appreciated and applauded
by all present. The other addresses
delivered during the exercises were of
the most interesting character. The
institution is in a highly prosperous
condition, and will soon be on solid
footing. 1t has the promise of $780,
900 from eastern friends, toward an
endowment fund, as soon as the same
amount is secured here. AT meet
ing on Wednesday evening over
So, 900 was raised, and but small sum
is yet needed to complete the $4,000
here, when the $50, 900 from the East
will be forthcoming.
The case of stealing mentioned in
my last proves to be Of greater magni-
tude than was at first supposed. A
young man named Jacob Van Vark,
and married man named Gerret Hol,
the latter being employed in the ware
broke open cars standing on the side
track here over night and distracted
therefrom several caddes of tobacco,
sack of coffee, a keg of liquor, some
nuts, etc. This happened some time
in April last. They offered some of
the tobacco for sale at less than half
its value, which aroused the suspi-
cions of the railroad authorities and
led to their arrest. Van Vark was
placed under bonds in the sum Of $500
which he failed to procure and was
taken to Oskaloosa and placed in Jail.
Hobs bond was fixed at 81 900. He
too failed TO get bond and was also
taken to Oskaloosa where they will re-
main till the next term of the District
Court.
Thomas l.. Crandall, student in
the University, and Miss Maggie A.
Liter, daughter Of Samuel Liter, ST.,
wound up the Commencement exer-
cises last Thursday, by getting mar
ried.
Snow & Huber's Monthly Journal
has made its appearance again, looks
neat, and shows that this enterprising
firm has faith in printers ink.
1t is said that several families about
the depot draw their supply of fuel the
year round from cars Of coal remaining
over night On the side track.
Geisler's saloon, near the depot, Is
open all day Sundays-by the back
way--and 1t is astonishing to see the
number who get dry this wet weather.
We hear no more complaints of dry
wells. The recent damp spell' has
filled all the wells and cellars too.
Very few people from the country
were in town Saturday. They were
at home blowing corn and killing
weeds. KATE KINNEY.
nED ROCK