davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

The best job printing in Tama County
&c dcne at the CHRONICLE Office, T o ledo
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Charley Barker has been taking short
trip East, visiting, Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Camery & Son have one of those Adams
d French Harvesters set up at their store,
with all the new Improvements. 1t is the
best made machine in the market. Prices
greatly reduced. Call and examine before
giving your orders
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
That ssSpell. /"

The much talked of spelling match be-
tween Montour and Toledo came off as
per previous notice and arrangements in
the Court House last Thursday evening.
G. j. Stevens was elected Chairman, to
have charge of the opening arrangement
and the Captains were called to their re-
spective places, and instructed to choose
their sides. The following were the
spoilers taking part:
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

MIR, G. D. Terry is building an addition
to his lumber Office in which to store
Doors, Blinds, Sash, Paints, &c. His
business is increasing SO that he wants
more room
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

The house which w. G. Walters pur-
chased and moved on the lot in the rear
OF J. NJ. Camery's old stand is being put
in good shape and will be ready for rent
about the LIST of June,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
Union Planters ct Camery's.

cans of splendid Blackberries for $l.00
At ". y. Blown's.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Z PIANO For SALE! A magnificent new
III octave Rosewood Piano, worth 5000
Sfor sale at a little over half price, at the
zCHR0NICLE Office. 4 rare chance for a
bargain
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

WN Brown, still has that choice ia
nan tea for ST 90 per pound.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
Tama County Sunday School Convention.

ne rOuTtH tAniual Affecting VI lhS
lama County Sunday School Convention
will be held in the NJ. E. Church, Traer,
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25th and
Goth, Commencing Tuesday at 2 o'clock,
P. NJ.
The following is the programme of ex-
crciscs
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
2:00-Devotional Exercises.
INSTRUMENTATION.
2:30-History and Mission of the Sab
bath School. Rev. Snyder, Salt Creek.
2;50-Mcmorizing Scripture-Should
place be given it in the Sabbath School ?
Rev. 0. H. Derry, Toledo.
3:1O-Sabbath School Literature. Rev.
B. Roberts, Traer.
34O-Discipline in the Sabbath School.
F. NJ Robertson, Toledo.
4:OO-Ad iournment.
EVENING SESSION.
7:30-The Unconscious Influence of the
Teacher. Rev. NJ. Fulcomer, Badger Hill.
S:O0-What can be done to increase
the efficiency of our Teachers Rev. c.
j. Kephart, Toledo.
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
9OO-Devotional Exercises.
Contributions of the Sabbath
School to the Intellectual and Spiritual
power of the Church Rev w. r. Smith,
Vineyard.
9:35-Review of lesson for the last four
weeks to be .followed by a general discuss.
ion oftAe subject of reuiecs Rev. F. Hurd,
Montour.
1O:O5-How proportion Historical facts
and Spiritual truths in teaching the Rec
ords of the children of Israel Rev. I. d.
Childs, Toledo.
1O25-How can Sabbath School scholars
best be induced to study the lesson: Rev.
Thos. More, Traer.
10:45-Is it desirable that children
should attend more than one Sabbath
School Rev. H. A. Brown, Toledo.
11:O1How can adults especially parents
be induced to attend the Sabbath School?
Rev. L. Catlin, Tama City.
1125tHow to secure for children the
fullest advantages of the Sanctuary SER
vice and of the social meetings of the
Church Rev. o. A. Holmes, Tama City.
11:45-Perplexities of the committee on
programme.
12O0-Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:oO-Prayer Meeting.
-Children's meeting. Conducted
by Rev. 0. H, Derry, A. H. Sterrett, and
F. J. M. Wonser.
300 Miscellaneous business and
Adjournment.
REV. o. A. HOLMES,
President, Tama City.
PRoF. A. II. SrERRErT,
Secretary, Toledo.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

patent Socket Bridges and IndeNical Balls which
no other Manufacturer can make and the prlce Is
no higher than common goods of equal or H.
ferior quality
CRoQUET. ITS PRINCIPLES AND RULES
PROF RoyER's MANUAL
Every box of croquet made by MILTON bhhD-
LEY & Co, contains copy of the above rules
which have become the standard on &c MAORI
ty of the grounds in the country
The Brooklyn Union, in an article headed Gro
QUET-rhe Playing at Prospect and washington
Park-says
Zone of the greatest drawbacks to the improve.
ment OF croquet Is the almost minnie variety OF
the codes of rules under which II Is played. net
only every town and city has a different code but
even different districts of city In fact every
ground has its own rules. and scarcely any TWO
grounds play under the same code In . well
written article on the subject in this weeks Forest
and iStreaDs-a journal which has become the
s.Fieldn Of America-the writer adopts the Gro.
auet manual called '.Croquet, its Principles and
Rules by 'sRover' as the best WORK extant, and
quoting from II gives the following explanation OF
errors which are in vogue among our city clubs
Until VIC have National croquet association
this book will be regarded as the book OF rules
for American croquet-"
For sale at the book stores and news rooms
and sent by mail for 10 cents by the puDlisners-
MILTON BRADLEY & Co. Springfield. Mass
Also for a stamp to same address complete
illustrated Catalogue Of house amusemsnts viii
he sent. ~
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

W. H. Stivers left fer Vinton, Monday
evening to attend Court, now in session
at that place.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

The finest lot of Millinery goods in town
ot Mrs, L. J. Cannon's.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
PLYMOUTH ROCKS

4 T the Show of the New Hampshire Poultry So
y ciety, Feb Q, 10 and II. 1875 l exhibited
ten Coops and received all the awards of the so
ciety. tbut Sd on chicks.) and seven Specials
among which the Silver Medal of the State
more cockercls than pullets to match, but being
too good to kill, offer them at $500 each. will
book orders for what eggs have to spare from
my prize stock at s. 90 per dozen. Orders so ici
ed. Inquiries should contain stamp.
IS V. c. GILMAN.
Highland Farm. Nashua. n. II.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Go to Wilson & Cos, and buy some of
that excellent cider from Franklin Grove
Nursery Ill. 1t is the best in the market
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Mrs. Homer Bradshaw returned home
Tuesday, from visit 70 her parents and
Friends in Mt Vernon.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Jacob Yeiser Jr. went to Chicago Tues
day evening.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Mr.. A. L. Moore, one of Marshalltown's
most progressive and enterprising bust
ness men called to see US Monday. He
reports that city as lively and busy as
ever
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
MONT0I'R.
T. B. Munbrue.
TOLEDO.

H. S. Bradshaw. 8, Mrs. Woodward 4
Miss NJ. McLain. 5, Miss Newton. 4
A. H. Sterrett. "a, Miss L. Conant. 5
Miss EVA Olney. A, Mrs. A. Il. Austin.e
Mrs. E. B. Coat,s.5
The word misspelled the greatest num-
Der of times was PharmacouGia, which
Was missed by 36 spoilers, 10 on the
Toledo side, and II on tie Montour.
Sacchaline was only misscdoHce. Toledo
missed Pharmacopmia 10 times, and Re
nalssance 10 times, while Montour missed
these two words Is times each. Toledo
missed words only once each, while
Montour missed only one wori,oncc. The
largest numer of words missedaby any one
spellcr from Montour was IL; the smallest
/. The largest number missed.b by Toledo
:; the smallest g
After the writing match the spoilers
took position and the next match was
100 words spelled orally. This, resulted
in tally of II missp elicd words for Mon
tour, and for Toledo.
This was followed by the ''spelling
down" match. But owing to the latCnes>
of the hour it was not finished. When
the spelling closed, however, there were
10 standing on the Montour side and Il
of the Toledotcs.
TIE best of feeling prevailed during the
exercises, and the Court Room was crowd
ed. The receipts after paying for the
room amounted to $3.50 which was diyid
ed equally between the two towns.
Arrangements are now being made fol
return match to take place at Montoul
on Thur sday evening of this week.
The off GERS selected by the Toledo
spoilers are L. G. EberSole, Pronouncer
L. B. Blinn, Umpire; Mrs. E. l.. Dill man
Captain.
The officers selected by the Mont eurites
are as follows: D. S. Glilden, PronOuncer
C. ]. Stevens, Umpire; W. Is. Mumbrue
Captain; E. l. Wilcox, Critic to examine
papers.
We have been unable to obtain Il list OF
the spoilers chosen to take part, but pre-
sumo they will be principally those taking
part in the above match.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Wm. Woodward, of Marsllalltown. was
in town the early part Of this : eek, visit
I ins his parents.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Plants, Sweet Potatoes; Cabbage and
Tomatoes-raised by D. F. Bruner, for
sale by Benz. Stone. 4s ass
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

II you want irst.class printing, at
Chicago prizes, call at the CHRONICLE
Office.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
Toledo, Tama Co. Iowa

d we received pleasant call last week
from Mr.. J. +. Ford, senior Editor and
Rrfoprietor of the Clay County Meas. Mr..
II ora Is relative and one of our boyhood
zp'aymates. We we're pleased to learn
4 S'ia' he is meeting with fair success in his
*chosen line of business
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
Bridge Plank

Iand Hard Wood Lumber for sale at Toic-
do, at nearly mill prices. Enquire of
b. {. or p. G. Wicting.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Mrs. J. G. Barrett and Miss Welch, of
lama City, are prepared 10 do all kinds
|ot Hair work Rooms at the residence of
Mrs. J. c. Barrett, Mcclellan St, lama
I(Ttr
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Messrs. Graham & Harrison needing
more room for their increasing business
have had door cut through from their
room under Springer's Drug Store to the
room under the bank.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

ouf worthy County Treasurer and
o'eiA look advantage of a warm day last
week and had their old stoves taken down
~ new Revolution se.f-feeders put in
z.heir places. They do not wish to be
'o'hered filling up stoves so often and
Shence the change to self.feeders
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Go 10 Toledo Bakery for Pies, Cakes
s,r praoI
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Mr.. E. e. Stickuey, proprietor of the
American House is putting new roof
on his building and otherwise improving
it. We understand it is his intention to
raise the entire house and build a base
ment under it. lie has improved the rep
uta.ion of tie house very much and we
are Informed that he now sets as good
tables as can be found in any hotel in
central Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

\. I. Wieting has just received fresh
iot OF canned fruit and will sell 2lh cans
as follows Peas, Pears, Plums, and Peach
les " cents can, Blackbcrries Is cents
Ia can or cans for ST. He has also other
varieties of canned fruit equally as cheap.
W. y, Brown keeps choice Lard, Bacon,
FORK, dried Beef, Pickles and anything
you want.
lhe Iowa Loan and Trust Company of
pes MONIES, Iowa is prepared to negotiate
sloans On improved farms in sums of from
$500 to $4,000.
FOR full particulars inquire of
IEIsER & STERRETT.
Toledo, Tama Co. Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

i The depot of F. & NV. Ry has been
handsomely parcrcd and the inside wood
lwOrk vanished improving It's locks very
Imuch
Camcry & Son have 60 Black Hawk
Desre's Advance" Peru City, Buckeye
and Peerless CultivatorS On hand. Prices
81 low as the lowest Give us 4 call.
Go to W. n Browns and get some of
that Peach and Apple Butter.
A number Of new crossings have been
Iput in in various parts of town adding
|much to the convenience of pedestrians,
Especially in muddy weather. VI
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Rev. DR. Golden Of Ninton preached
tv excellent sermons in the NJ. f. Church
last Sunday.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Good fresh bread every day at Louis
VENTS Bakery.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

rhsiee Tobacco and Cigars, at Wilson u
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Mcssrs. Graham & Harrison propose
the coming summer to run an ice wagon
If sufficient encouragement is given them
to warrant the undertaking, We hope
they will secure enough orders to make
it an object to start this new feature in
our town for in those warm days of July
and August which are coming, lump of
ice is nice article to have in the house.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

Climax Planters at Camery's.
Court adjourned last Friday.
Fine Confectionery at Toledo Bakery.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

AN iowa railroad contractors noted for
~ cnirography. The other day he re-
eeNeu from storekeeper six pounds of
arm and bill for the same. On inquir-
- ih'o The matter, he was shown letter
n,ch ne had, written, ending apparently
z ~,'n 'he words. Send six lbs. yarn"
nc matter was set right on his explain
s ma. 'hiS phrase was really: "Truly
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20

SELECT READINes.-Prof. u. NJ. Hell
"''A gave an entertainment last Saturday
<.enihg OF select readings and our citizens
missed rare treat in not being present
W near them. His rendition of some of
.Ae popular pieces Of the day was fully
9ua' 70 any person we ever heard, while
oeS Raven" as he repeated it, with in
Au'nental accompaniment was superior
Nv anything we ever heard in that line.
'he audience was small-hardly large
noueh to pay expenses, though the en-
''f'ainment was worthy full house.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
TUESDAY AT TERNOON
EVENING SESSION.

73O-The Unconscious Influence of tho
Teacher. Rev. NJ Fulcomer, Badger Hill
S00-What can be done to increase
the efficiency of our Teachers Rev. c
]. Kephart, Toledo.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-05-20
MY BROWN LBGHORvS
FANCY PIGEONS.
Bradley7S
PATENT CR0QUET

Is the best IN the market because they have the
patent Socket Bridges and IndeNical Balls which
no other Manufacturer can make and the price is
no higher than common goods of equal or in
ferior quality
The New York herald., 1875-03-01

ence, against 257 who may have thought them
selves secure OF reelection. 1t must be borne In
mind that the consequence OF this vote was only
to reject the demand for urgency and to refer N.
Brlsson's proposal to the Committee on Constitu.
tional bills. II may to be adopted before long
a. the only feasible solution OF
THE PRESENT DEADLOCK.
What Is to happen next 1t is difficult to foreses.
Tie President has again consulted the Duke de
Brogie; but the Duke, who is fully conscious OF
his own unpopularity, can do nothing. least OF all
form Cabinet which should command majority
In the House. NJ. Buffet has been more than once
mentioned as the probable head OF the new ad-
ministration; but he makes such capital par.
tisan Speaker and snubs republican orators with
such laudabe and persistent resolution that the
conservatives feel that ne has been specially
placed In his right position by the favors OF Prov
dence. As they cannot command his services
both in the chair and the council together he viii
probably be left wnere he Is.
The New York herald., 1875-03-01
BROOKLYN.

The Police and Excise Commissioners are again
determined upon enforcing the liquor law, aud
they threaten to arrest all persons In future who
seek to violate 1t.
Alexander Grey, fifteen years Of age. was caught
by Patrolman Donahue while attempting TO pick
the pocket OF Alexander A. Granard, OF No. 4N
Lewis avenue, on the Catnarine Jerry.
Andrew Smith. fifty years OF age, fell on the
sidewa ak on Franklin avenue while under the In
nuencs Of liquor, and, cutting his head. severed
an artery. He was removed to the hospital
In yesterdays issue there appeared an lem.
under the head Of the Brooklyn intelligence. stat
ing that Titus Barker was placed on trial. before
Judge Moore. Ior burglary. It should have read
William Barker.
Edward Grogran. twenty-one years OF age, wal
arrested at an early hour yesterday morning BY
Onicer Donlon while in the act OF cutting pane
OF glass out Of window OF the residence OF Pres
tdent Clancy, Of the Board OF Aldermen.
Patrick Shea, during drunken quarrel at ten
emenr house No. l76 Water street, struck his ad.
versary, Cornelius Conlogue, on the head with
hatchet, inficting two severe scalp wounds. Both
men were arrested and were Committed BY Jus
tice Wash to await further examination.
The residence OF Mr.. John Gatenouse No. $50
Washington street, caught fire from q defective
nue about ten O'Clock yesterday morning, causing
a loss OF $1,000 The property Is insured in the
Mecnanics' Insurance company; me ouidinG
was owned BY judah Dickson, OF New YORK.
Captain Mcclellan, OF the Eighth precinct on
Saturday night last caused descent to be made
on No. SIS Sixth avenue, where number OF people
of both sexes were acting in an unseemly manner.
Charles Higney, Ellen Roman, Thomas Conner,
Thomas Devine, Mary CarnIy and Peter McCue were
arrested. The prisoners were renamed py Justice
Demar to await examination.
The funeral OF Mr.. Joseph E. Richardson, foe
many years OF the business depai tment Of the
HERALD took place yesterday AFTERNOON from the
residence OF his mother. No. 90 Classon avenue.
~ -
Tuscan LODGE No. 704 f. and A. M, In iuil regalia,
and nearly the entire force OF the once associates
OF deceased. The remains were inferred IN Green.
wood Cemetery, where the usual Masonic rites
were performed over the grave.
The New York herald., 1875-03-01
THE NEWARK SUICIDE.

The unknown man, who threw himself In front
OF Q train on the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad In Newark on Saturday, as re.
reported In yesterdays HERALD, has been ldenti.
ned as George Townsend, Q cigarmaker and small
dealer OF Washington street, that city. The dread
fully mutilated remains were removed from the
Morgue to undertaken MuNin's- Deceased was
unmarried and lived with his sister. Tners are
ample reasons for believing that Townsend was
insane when he killed himself. About two years
ago chandelier Tell on his mead; brain lever lo.
lowed and ever since he has acted "queer.n
Subsequent to the ever his brother, who
mad served in the English army in india.
visited MIN, and one day George nearly
cnoked him to death. He would. doubtless, have
killed him but fcr timely interference. Tne
assault was made during 1t OF insanity. The
brother lett at once, and has not oeen heard from
since. IL is thought tnat remorse touching this
matter. and, probably. q bad loan oI money.
heightened Townsend's "queerness.n For week
past MS actions were 30 singular that he was con.
stantly under friendly surveillance. On Saturday
morning, 1t Is stated, he made several attempts to
hang himself In the ceIiar OF his house, but the
vigilance OF his sister prevented. he was quiet,
inonensive and very conscientious man. and -
well spoken OF py those intimate with MIN In
bnHineas.
The New York herald., 1875-03-01
A BLOODTHIRSTY RUFFLAN.

Last evening. about six O'Clock, Charles Blair, 0
colored waiter. aged aoout nity, Of No. a Wooster
street, surreptitiously entered the room OF Jane
CLARK In the same house. o white woman, who
was in beu at toe time, and Immediately began to
take improper liberties with her. She woke up
and resented ms intrusion, when he drew q knife
from his pocket and stabbed her twice In the head
ana then again twice In the arm, iunicting some
severe wounds, which may possibly result very
seriously. During this time she struggled with
him. out was overpowered. Della Torbett, who
lives In the same mouse. brought into
the room BY the screams OF the
woman, went 10 her assistance, and the
assaian. by ibis time perfectly furious, rusnod at
her, stapoipg her In the head, and then ran
away. rhs Two women tainted, but the noise
which mad been MADE drew others TO the scene
and the police among then. Tue two wounded
women we're taken 70 the Eighth rrecinct station
house In Prince siree:. where their wounds were
dressed. aiier winch tney we're taKeu home.
Deila Torbett, VINO was stabbed in the lck OF the
head, Ia the most seriously injured OF the two and
tae wound appears to have been done with o
razor. Ths ruIiian BAR vas subsequently, ar.
rested by q touadsmap. He IL neid on two
enargss--attsmpted outrage and fsIonious ~.
eaulk.