The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-27
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railroad communication and facilities,
yet the general thrift and enterprise of
our citizens give an impetus to the
place that cannot be excelled by any.
Situated upon the verge of the Noda-
way Valley, surrounded by the richest |
and most fertile soil Of the State. with a
thrifty and enterprising farming commu-
nifty, makes this most desirable loca-
ton for both the tradesman and mechan-
ic, whilst our surrounding cOun-
try offer the greatest inducements and
promises the richest rewards to the
honest tillers Of the soil. Our town,
although small, is not without its natu-
raj advantages and attractions. A
healthier or more beautiful location could
not be found ii sought for; and the quiz
ctness of the place together with the So
cial qualities, steady habits and good
morals of the people, render this most
inviting place for the sober and steady
minded and overburdened man of busi-
ness. And we have a magnificent school
building, and one of the best regulated
free schools in the State, with good and
competent teachers, making this most
desirable place for the student and those
having charge of the young.
Brothers Smith and Graham have
charge of the spiritual interests of the
place, and are doing an excellent work
in the way of cu!tivating the moral and
religious faculties of our natures, and
enabling many to read their titles clear
to mansions in the skies.
| John X. DAVIS and L.K. Chase are the
good Samaritans Of the place, and pro-
vide food and drink for those that hun
ger and thirst, and furnish resting
place for both man and beast.
A. l.. Dodge & Bro, Laughlin &
Gregory and Aaron Cole furnish the
people with silks, linens and fine fab
rics, staple and fancy dry goods as cheap
rs can be bought at any other town in
the West.
Rufus Ayres and p. A. Duncan keep
on hand a we'll assorted stock of fine
groceries, nick-nacks. sweetmeats and
provisions of all kinds. which they sell
cheap for cash.
Doctors Spicer. Burtch and Brown are
the great medicine men of the nation,
and like the good angel, they 60 and
come at the bidding Of the people, with
healing in their wings.
At the magnificent hardware store of
Smith George. you can find anything in
the line of hardware. queensware, or
cutlery, that your heart may desire, and
the genial, good-natured, warm-hesrted
Smith, with his smiling countenance,
ever ready to wait upon all his custom
ers.
DIR. Brown has fine drug store, in
which he keeps all kinds OF remedies
tor the healing of the people, and a
large book in which he registers all his
friends.
James League, Charles c. Smith and
Austin Lanagher do the general black
smithing of the place, and keep us all
ironbound and our hoofs all shod.
Sam. Stafford and James Wheaton
make fine carriages and good wagons,
and repair old ones to suit the taste oi
all.
George Cole & Bro. make fine wag.
on and carriage harness, which they
offer to the public cheaper than can be
bought elsewhere In the county.
At the boot and shoe establishment oi
Ebin Cooper. you can get q nice fit ant
tight fit, calf or kip boot, brogar
! or stoga, just as your fancy may die
!. tate.
I Knickerbacker, Grabill and King ex
pound and deal out the righteous law
: Of the land to both Jew and gentle.
j. NJ. Kenyon, Judge Of Police ant
J. Chairman of the Board of Trustees
: presides over and deals out justice ant
equity to the Sodomites OF the city; as
= sesses fines and penalties. and preserve
= the peace aud dignity of the place.
Holt Allison and James Spence ar
Chief Bailiffs of the place, and arres
the vicious and the guilty and brini
them to justice, and protect us both i
G person and property, keeping watchfu
, eye over the interests of the city.
y The Masonic fraternity has magnif
J. cent hall where they meet once a month
e over u fine business house, which the
= offer for rent.
n The Changers meet in the schOl
y building once every week.
3, Esq. Gilmore holds court every othe
o Saturday, and oitener. rs the case ma
II require. On Saturday week. Jane
5, Spence was arraigned before tho Chai
e man of the city board for violating tn
n ordinance and fined two dollars an
costs.
A. Duncan has sold his stock ,
fine groceries to George Gregory.
Misses Craig & Woods make nice ii
OF ting dresses for the ladies in the late
II and most fashionable styles.
ar While Miss Scott keeps them supple
with hats, b0nnets, ribbons and flr
laces Of every style and description.
~ Jabe Powell. notary public, tsach'
- the musical music and learns the youn
B. sprout how 10 shoot.