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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-20
County Exchange items.
Marysuilie Ainer.)


DR.. N. II. Cornell, assisted by Drs.
Hill and Minckler, few days since
removed a cancerous growth from the
person of Mrs. Dean, of Marysville.
Wednesday Of last week the same ply
sicians operated upon Phillip Fry, of
Indiana township, who was stabbed
by Worth Southland in fracas some
two months since. BY one of the
thrusts in his back with the knife a
portion had been Clipped from the
edge of the left shoulder blade. The
bone had become diseased, and in
duced the decay of an artery near the
diseased bone. Blood from the artery
was forced into the surrounding It's
sues, and threatened the life of the
patient. A tumor had also been
formed. This was opened by the ply
sicians, and the artery was tied. The
operation was considered success,
aud hopes Of Mr.. Fry's speedy recov-
cry are revived. DIR. p. Il. Minck-
Ter, formerly Of Montreal, Canada, and
a graduate of q medical institution OF
that place, who has located In Marys-
vile and Is now associated In practice
with DR.. Hiil.---Dr. A. Roberts pre-
sents in the Mincr testimonials of q
dozen names of prominent citizens
and officials In Guthrie county, which
have o familiar look to the editor Of
the JOURNAL who knew nearly all OF
them, aud also DR.. r., intimately,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-20
A ADMINISTRATIVE Notice.

Notice il hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, as Administrative of the estate
Of Robert Magee, deceased.
All persons knowing themselves in
debted to said deceased are requested
to come forward and make payment
without delay; and all persons having
claims against said estate will present
them for allowance, duly verified ac-
cording to law.
Knoxville, Iowa, May II, 1875.
MARY MAGEE,
Administrative.
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THE DgPoTs. Gov. Stone 10 tho
authorized agent of Mr.. Merrill and
the G. b. Il @. company to locate the
depots on the line from Abba to
Knoxville. He was here and along
the liue the latter part Of last week
and the early part of this week, at
tending to that duty. The people OF
Clay township are to have n depot on
land owned by VIM. Harvey and
Charles Durham, in the northwest
part OF tho township, aud one on the
farm Of A. Ruthford in the southeast
part, If they take So, 900 stock and give
right OF way and depot grounds In
each locality. Liberty township will
have depot on the farm OF Mr.. Busy,
"a miles north or Hamilton, IL citizens
take $4,000, and give right OF way.
Mr.. Bussey himself offers five acres for
depot grounds, ten acres for town lots,
the undivided half of 40 acres coal land
and $500 cash, and promises that the
s., 900 shall be raised.
The fourth depot will probably be
located ut Lovilla, Monroe county.
Hon. Geo. w. Edwards, OF Des
Moines is engaged, rs the agent Of
Mr.. Merrill and the G. b. 81 @. COM
pans, In soliciting subscriptions In
these several localities, aud will pros
ecute his work until the amounts are
secured or the people have shown that
they are not willing to pay the sums
required. He is q courteous gentle
man, and we hope he will succeed,
and that at least four depots will be
built for the accommodates of the
people Of Clay, Liberty and other
townships. They can have the depots
where they want them II they will ;
otherwise the company will withhold
depots, or locate only such az 1t
chooses, and where it chooses.
IL IL understood that depot. with
necessary buildings, side tracks,
switches, etc., will cost $4,000 to
$4,000. The company asks the peo-
pie to pay only about half of this cost,
and allows them to elect the locations.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-20
Original Notice.

To LOGAN ELLIS:
You are hereby notified that there
will be on file at the office OF the Clerk
Of the Circuit Court of Marion county.
Iowa. on or before the oath day Of May
1875, a petition of Mary Il. Ellis pray
ing for divorce from you on account OF
habitual drunkenness since your mar
riage and for willful absence and de-
sertion. And that unless you appear
and answer thereto, OH or before noon
OF the second day of the next term OF
said Court, which term will commence
on the 18th day of June, 1875, default
and decree Will be entered as prayed
for.
STONE & AyREs,
f47-5O) Att'ys for Plaintiff.
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Legal Notice.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that on the
lst day of the next June term of the
Circuit Court of Marion county, Iowa,
the 7th day of June 1875. It. j. Ander-
son will make application to be dis
charged as administrator of the estate
of VIM. Bridges, deceased.
Knoxville, May IL, 1875.
1862 ALLEN HAMRIcK, Clerk.
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during . number Of years residence
and labor as publisher IN Guthrie
county.-The Miner will not throw
up its hat for the A. K. d d. railroad
till il sees the Locomotive rounding
down the curve. MIR. Kitchmiller,
Who recently purchased farm and
settled near Hamilton, went to Oska-
loosa on business short time since,
and there died very suddenly, on the
9th inst, of hemorrbage of the lungs.
The Miner was late In making its
appearance last week in consequence
of sickness in the family of the editor.
The Miners correspondents adopt
such names as Sap Head, Brick Dust,
Mollie Fire, Luke Sharp, Disguised,
etc. "Comforts Of Religion" is Sap
Heals last theme. Brick Dust pre-
sents "a few physiological thoughts OF
the Condition Of Life" Luke sharp
heads his article "Alcohoi-What Is
IT," MolIie Fire comedies with
Disguised exactly" but brands
Luke Sharp as great stand-up-and-
fall-over-the-fence of man, because
he talks about Axhydrate Of Ethyl
with the formula Of Aeax III TO-"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-20
Legal Notice.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST day of the next June term of the
Circuit Court of Marion County Iowa,
the day of June 1875, VIM. Brown
will make application to be discharged
AS administrator of the estate OF
George Brown, deceased.
ALLEN HAMRICK,
(48-51) Clerk Circuit Court.
Knoxville April Is, 1875.
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KNOXVILLE. May l8. 1875.

Mn. BARKER AS / am about to
leave this place, / wish you would
publish the following statement, az !
wish the public to know the reason /
did not appear to testify against Mr..
James Burris before the committee
appointed by the Lodge. sent word
by Mr.. G. Is. Boydston that l would
80 aud give in my testimony. But as
! was ready TO go Mr..
came to see me and told me he had
Just came from the committee, who
told him they were heartily sick of the
trial and wished 1t was over. Mr..
---- said it would do no good for
me to testify, as was not near rela-
tive to Mason, and the laws of
Masonry did not reach any except
Mason's wives, sisters and relatives,
and II l did testify 1t would not expel
Mr.. Burris. Mr.. --- wished me
to keep what he said quiet, as he said
1t as friend confdentially. But l
wish the public. and some whom |
know to be really my friends, to know
tile facts in this case, as may not be
80 much to blame as some suppose me
to be. Respectfully,
CARRIE SPENCER.
r. S.-If necessary, will swear to
the above, at any time, before proper
officer To take testimony. G. s.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-05-20

CLAY TOWNSHIP CENsUs.--Mr.
John Whaley, assessor, hands US the
following partial report for publica-
ton i'm the JOURNAL, and asks us TO
present his thanks to citizens for kind
ness and cheerful assistance given In
his Official work:
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Brief Merton.

thu rr, - y.,;.n - tf,o " r n
,sses Inv 1oaAs -,
ohtl Sewing Society announce spelling
,toi match at the Court House next Fri
d 70 day evening. 10 cents admittance.
rn Sherman Il Willis have opened out
M their new building at Dallas and will
,me sell beer and confectionery. They
Irh gave free drinks to all on the day of
iner opening, and disposed one keg of beer.
iilaS A number of church members OF
UvS various denominations, imbibed.
,r,s Later.-No beer has been sold since
ZEN first day, and no more will be sold.
o,o The subject of the morning discourse
~ at First Presbyterian church at ii a.
att, m. next Sunday will be: The origin
ry / of sin In man." Subject for u p. m.
ain will be: The sold girl" All are in
jon vited. Seats free.
'h.l James Adams, Of Attica, Marion
'sx;, county Iowa, has arrived in our city
Tn, and thinks of locating here and start
low ing wagon and carriage shop, says
rive the Casey Clarion.
ere -, IL r. n;
n, Inc uaTn dcTOsS the DtS
~. river at the head of the Island in Clay
ron township raises head of water OF
nc q about q feet. The south end OF the
VasI dam was carried away last winter by
ent the Ice, but the damage has been re-
n. paired, and now throws water into the
IN. cutoff to supply the Island Touring
nm and saw mills two miles below with
of abundant power, which Messrs. Davis
& Hastings, the proprietors are util-
izing to good advantage. They UNI
doubleday have the best water mills In
be this county.
nd The Toledo Blade on the 18th pub
he lislied crop reports from one thousand
to points in Ohio, Indiana Illinois, Mis-
ng souri, and Iowa, which indicate that
Elk there has been from one-half to one
IT. third of the winter wheat killed.
OF This, however, has been offset by All
,n increased number of acres sown, and
I'D the quantity of spring wheat sown
st WILL If the season Is favorable, produce
40 an average crop. About oDe-fourth
81 VI Tic lhSt crop is btilI III TIC hnHus vi
We farmers. Phe amount of corn planted
In greatly exceeds last years planting.
III Read notice of o. NJ. Ladd q Co.,
y money to loan.
no S. w. Tower and n. r.. Munsell, Of
- Hamilton, passed through town this
= Wednesday morning, with herd of
:, Is head of large horses and mules Ell
~ route for Boulder City, Colorado.
A herd of 200 cattle belonging to a
he Mr.. Coonrod, Of Mahaska county,
passed through town for the west this
es Wednesday, morning.
of Marysvills people feel sadly disap-
n pointed in consequence OF the APP
IN pearance that they will not get the
,s- railroad after all their faithful and lib
re eral efforts. Hamilton seems likely
at not to get depot, and also feels hurt
ms of course. Knoxville people all regret
e. that these enterprising towns are not
ID, likely to be accommodated as they had
be reason to hope.
he Daniel Wagner, of Franklin town
er ship, who has been very i'll for some
IT'S weeks. is recovering.
II The Davenport Gazette locates New
ia bern In Van Buren, instead Of Marion
1t county, and says the fGatholics are
about to erect church there.
III ---------s>- -
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THE EAST.

Owr- --'---Ahe. -alaanea of --Mess-~ D.
PASTURE FOR Stock. Parties wish
ing pasture for stock by the month
can be accommodated by calling on
the undersigned, II miles south of
Knoxville. /. w. SKILLMAN.
May /, 1875. {As-5l)
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Administralrix's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, as administrative Of the estate
OF William Bussing. deceased.
All persons knowing themselves in
debted to said deceased, are requested
TO come forward and make payment
without delay and persons having
claims against said estate will present
them for allowance, duly verified ac-
cording to law.
Knoxville, iowa, April IL, 1875.
MARGARET BUSSING,
f47-50) Administrative.
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WANTED.-l0 farms, and 107 town
lots aud city residences, for sale.
Office s. e. corner Public Square,
Knoxville. @. X. HART,
(4Stn Real Estate Agent.
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BEs l.. q IA K s
AT THE
JOURNAL OFFICE.

Justices Of the Peace, Ccnstables, Notaries-
School Officers, Teachers, and others may all
" avs find at this office 9 large stock of Blanks,
at lew rates, by the hundreds, quire, or sing
Iy. On orders by mali, blanks will be sent
post paid at the following rates:
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Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, May IL.

CHICAGO, May II.
GoLD-1 is.
WHEAT-971 @ l O53..
CoRN-684 (e9 72i.
CATTLE--3 80 "a 6 rs.
HoGs-6 80 9 7 IS.
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DRESS GooDs, large new stock, at
WEIGH & McMillen's.
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These Blanks are all in accordance with
the latest approved forms, on heavy paper,
and printed in best style. Deduction made
on large orders.
Any other Blanks required by our custom
ers will be printed on short uotice.
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TINwARE of NIL kinds cheap at
Rockafellow IL Greenlee's.
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NOTICE,

NOTICE,
All peraons indebted to the estate of
the late VIM. BussiDg. deceased, or to
the late firm of VIM. Bussing Il Co.,
are requested to come forward and
make immediate settlement with the
undersigned.
ROBERT BUSTING,
Knoxville, May 4, 1875. ASA
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brough
SIS; I
Yorker
$50. &
quality
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DRY GOODS, all new, OF Davis Il
Reaver's.
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The New York herald., 1875-10-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
REPORTS READ AT THE MEETING YESTERDAY
THE SUPPLY BILL FOR 1876 ADOPTED.

REPORTS BEAD AT THE MEETING YESTERDAY
THE SUPPLY BILL FOR 1876 ADOPTED.
The regular meeting Of the Board OF Education was
held yesterday, Mr. w. II. Nelson presiding The min
of the previous meeting approved Protests
were read from the trustees Of the Fith and Ninth
wards against the action OF the Board in September
gardng musical instruction in the schools. These pro-
tests supplemented by memorial, signed by over
one hundred principals asking that the internal manage
ment of the schools be left undlsturbed with the
principals, whose prerogatives would be encroached
upon ii assistant teachers TO report TO musical
directors 1t was further urged that the action
of the Board In September imposes additional labor
teachers already overtaxed hence its repeal
quested. After some discussion OF the matter it
committed for immediate action and report finally
adopted amending that portion which, If left unaltered
would send the special music teachers now employed
out OF Office November l, prox.
superintendent Kidde reported the inspection since
last meeting OF fortysix corporate schools under
troll ofthe Board In these TO- 724 pupils were regis
tered, Of whom S,65l we're examined. They employ
2O3 teachers most Of whom are unlicensed In other
respects the instruction and discipline approved
The average attendance during the month in the regu
lar grammar and primary schools was 0I5l, an in
increase Of g. 7S9 last year This increase
found principally in the Twelfth, Nineteenth and Twen
ty.second wards, where schools still densely
crowded. The average aggregate attendance in the
new school in 12sth street 9G4 The enrolment in
the evening schools 15 24 and the average attend
ance only little over 10000 This falling or
serious evil because girls as well as boys among
the truants while their parents ignorant of the
truancy To help remedy this the hour Of opening
changed from quarter 70 quarter past
r. NJ and the time Of closing proportionatey extended
The average attendance at the Evening High School for
the first Two weeks was ! 402 The superintendent Of
Truancy reported the investigation OF 455 cases. Of
which 2G8 placed In school, four committed to the
Commissioners Of Charities and Correction and one TO
the Society for tho Reformation OF Juvenile Delnquents
The rest rightfuly absent had LEFT the city.
The Board appomtedJohn Curtin, John Ketchum and
A. H. Heckler as truancy agents. The committee APP
pointed 10 investigate the matter against Trustees Won
Claim and Mitchell reported that the charges not
repairs the ship st. Marys The supply list for 1876,
with the exclusion ofPerrys Manual Of "Bibca secc
tlonsn was adopted. on motion Of Commissioner Wood
the name Of the Model School changed TO the
Training School for the Normal College After authority
had been given for the purchase Of site for new
school in Fifty sixth street, near Tenth avenue, the
Roard adjourned
The New York herald., 1875-10-21
FIFTY-SEVENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Murray.

PoLIcEMAN's FIGHT WITH THIEF.
Officer Haines Of the Twenty first precinct preferred
a charge Of robbery against John Jones, a powerful
looking rufan who said he had homo and no occu-
patton. Haines said that he lay in bed at his home
No. 5l4 Third avenue he the prisoner the act of
climbing into his partition that separated
it from vacant In front Pretending to be asleep
ho allowed Jones to rummage around until be had
taken from the bureau drawer two dollar bill which
Mrs Haines had placed therein short time before He
then jumped from the bed and coared the thief A
fierce struggle ensued in the presence of Mrs Haines
but she was too much afraid TO enter the room
much less TO render any assistance Hanes found that
his prisoner strong for him and would anally
him. He called to his wife 20 throw him his
club, but she, in her excitement threw him two OF
them which she found hanging together in the closet
The contestants got each, but Haines having ex
ricatod himself from the grasp Of tho thief his superior
skill with the club enabled him, alter a few passes 70
become master OF The situation well directed blow
the side Of the head finally caused the thief 70 sue
cumb and allow himself to be taken to the station
house He was committed for trial.
The New York herald., 1875-10-21
THE INFANT ASSASSIN.

somewhat extraordinary spectacle was presented
TO the hGbk of the Court of Oyer and Terminer yes
terday it being less than the arragnment at the bar
OF boy called Thomas Wilson, charged with murder
in the first degree the penalty for which is death Will
is only fourteen years of age fulfaced, burly lit
tie street urchin with countenance not devoid of
preston and pair of sparkling black eyes, under
roof OF short cropped dark hair 1t appeared that the
youthful prisoner resided No IA Carnine street.
the house with another boy OF about the same age,
named Alfonsi Guerogo on the 1st Of July last both
youngsters became entangled in juvenile dispute
in The course Of which Wilson, becoming angry, made
use of the exclamation, "Pll fix you" ran into the
house, and returning with sngl barreled pistol
pointed IL at his infant antagonist, turned away his
head and fred The ball struck Guerogo on the head
fracturing the skull and causing death. Upon his
arraignment Mr.. william +. Knitting appeared as
counsel for the youthful assaant the being called
for trial by Assistant District Attorney Lyons. Mr.
Knitting stated TO the Court that he had thoroughly
examined into the facts and convinced that the
shooting was the result OF culpabe negligence rather
than of any homcidal intent, and that the prisoner
acting his advice offered plea Of guilty of man
slaughter in the fourth degree under the indictment
The plea OF guilty then withdrawn and the plea
as offered accepted.
Judge Barrett addressing the prisoner said ''Thomas
have examined your case with care and have listened
10 all that has been urged by your counsel confess
there ugly features about it; but am going
to give the benefit Of all doubts in consequence OF
your extreme youth Your act caused the death of the
boy but am inclined to think that your is
meriting correction rather than severe punishment
and shall therefore send you 10 the House of Refuge
where trust you win learn to becomes better boy"
The precocous little fellow seemed to consider the
whole thing rather good joke, and. turning around
20 his counsel smngly remarked eMr Kintzing
can't you get sent TO the State Prison instead OF the
House of Refuge, where would have less time to
serveYn His smile became rather grim, however when
officer tapped him the shoulder and told him to
follow him.
The New York herald., 1875-10-21
COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAY

SUPREME CouRr-CHAABERs-H by Judge Law
Tence-Nos 45, 81 81, SO, l0l, l04 l13 I21 124 1871
142 l72, l75 ISL l9o l9s 2o3, 2o6 2l6 23l 323 327
1888, 336
SUPREME CoURT-GEsKRAL TERu-Held by Judges
Davis, Brady and Daniels Nos lit ls2 10 I33 i8g
140 14l, l42, 1874, lis, lS0 l6l, 176 Isl 93 &C. 1876
98 los, III.
SUPREME CouRr-sPEcIAL THRm-Hcld by Judge van
Vorst-Law and fact-Nos. 33s a 1926 i2l go 443
3G2, All, 2G6, AS, 2l3 2l4 434 24G 400 403 $40
SUPREME 0URT-CIRcufT-Parti I Adjourned for the
term. Part 2-Adjourncd until Friday Part 3-Held
by Judge Donohue.-Case No day calendar
SUPERIOR CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by Chief
Justice honeiL-Nos, 7l5, 635 35l 7O3 l477 SAC 743
575, 297 1853 s3l 769 T25 7G5 Part 2-HeId by Judge
672, $50 1882, 800, ss4, 5g4 s20 962 sO0B
SUPERIOR COURr-SPKcIAL TERM-Hed by Judge Cur.
us.-Demurrcr-No. 2 Law and fact-Nos TO- 81 81
81, ~, 30, ~, as A., 40, rs, 45, 9, ~, S.
COMMON PLEAs-TRiAL rERM-Part Held by Judge
Larrcmore-same calendar yesterday. Part D
Held by Judge Joseph !. Dalys--Case on. No day
calendar
COMMON PLEAs-Eou1rY TERM-HcId by Judge Charles
= DAILY Nos 70, 80 H. r. 10, %, 81, 55 5o g. 81
MARINE CouRT-TRrAL TERN-Part Held by Judge
Alker Nos. 1852, 3il0 2607 30o0, 3ls9, 3i96 32G2
Held by Judge Joachimsen.-Nos 1851 $780, 54s7
548s, 3241, 3427 1907, 4509 4031, 1865 3479 34sO
34sl, 1882, 1854 Part 3-Hed by Judge Spauldng- -
Nos 302s 4aG4, 5033 503l 5l4O 4941 5296 I4lO 54g7
5277, 9s4, 5092, 5Ol2 4746 $751;
CoURr or GENERAL sEssioSs-Held by Judge
Sutherland.-The People vs. Joseph Connolly and
Thomas McCarty robbery; Same vs. John OiBrien,
robbery; Same ys. Patrick Whacn, Edward Grady and
Thomas Grady, robbery; Same vs. Thomas Madden,
fei0nious assault and battery; Same vs. Adoph Wey.
man. burglary Same Va Hugh Park and Dennis Nc.
Kcllar grand larceny; Same ys, Stephen W. wilkins.
The New York herald., 1875-10-21
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

In tho well known Plat divorce suit there was
trial yesterday before Judge Larremore Ia the Court
Of Common Pleas The General Term had the case
to this Court for the jury to find the issues YER
dict was found for the wife
The administrator OF Mr. Tone obtained yesterday
in the Court OF Common Please before Judge J. H.
DAILY verdict for SO 800 06 against the city on claim
for laying curb and gutter In 123d street.
A verdict reached yesterday in the suit brought
against the city by Christian Kerchner which has
on trial for two days the Superior Court before Judge
Mcneil Riding through Morrisana he was thrown
from his wagon through alleged mperfections in the
street. compelling the amputation Of arm The suit
is for $4,000 damages and the jury gave him S42o
In the friendly suit brought TO determine the con-
structon Of the will Of the late James j. Roosevelt
there was quite lengthy argument yesterday before
the Supreme Court General Term II is claimed that
one portion Of the will conflicts with another portion
and the object sought judicial Interpretation Of tho
intent or the testator from the execu-
tors All question Of doubt 20 their power Ia tho
premises
Ex.Congressman Kerrigan put in a prompt appear
4nSe geeterday IN Supreme Court, Chambers, before
JuuBe Lawrence TO answer To second charge Of
temp q court, 10 dsobeyng it's order directing him
gVe MS testimony before the Police Board on the trial