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GRAPHITE- PEN CILS.
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w. G. CHANDLER, Assistant Architect.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 70. 1873.
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especially the NJ grade"
WESTERN Insurance Co.
CLEVELAND, O., Feb, Is, 1873.
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LINCOLN COLLEGE, GREENWOOD, Mo.
1T seems 10 me they might be used for nearly al
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Ray. NJ NJ. BROWN, Prlacipal
PITTSBURGH, Nay 3D. 1875.
Consider them superior TO any We have ever
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BURLINGToF. VT, April 25, 1878
'srhink them the best we have ever seem
BURLINGTON SA WINGS BANK.
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I Book keeper for Snyoer Brothers
Oneida N Y, April II, 1873.
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ONEIDA COMMUNITY.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-26

The Joseph Dixon Cruoihle Co.
and sERsE>Lc14 eN'
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Tie fair for the benefit of Bethlehem Accde-
my, held in Kylor's Hall last week, was very
successful venture and the centre Of attraction,
as a crow del house each evening demonstrated
Doubtful dinners were served each day and
large numbers did ample justice to them. Tha
display OF useful and fancy articles was very
extensive and attractive, and sales large. The
fish pond, grabbing, wheel OF fortune, picture
gallery ana for,une-letter stand affordes. oceans
oil amusement and were sources OF considerable
revenue. The contest for the American flag be-
tween the Crusaders and Father Matthew So
ciety which was energeticaliy waged by both
parties resulted in fava of the Father Matthew
Society, which carried off the prize III triumph.
The handsome sum of 81 ,O39.94 was realized
by this contest. II. P. Sine, for being the
most popular chief engineer, was voted the sill
yer trumpet, and $40. 20 was the result OF the
ballot The elegant silver tea set was spirited
ly contested for by Mrs. filiatrault and Mrs.
Is inter was awarded to Mrs. Filiatrault and sd-
d.d S.si IL to the treasury. The boys hand
sleigh as won by Eugene Lieb, there being
$50 W worth Of votes cast. The large and beau
tiful doll, truly magnificent affair, created as
warm q contest any article ON the list. was
gained Ivy Mamie Devery and placed &6oUO in
the treasury. The total amount realized from
all sources was 81, s70.0 %, which will be . ma
terial help to the building fund.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
PERSONAL MATTERS.

The creditors of j. B. Palmer & Co.,
Boston, wholesale dealers and manufacturers
of clothing have accepted settlement on the
basis Of eighty cents on the dollar
j. Ross Browne, known fer quarter
OF century as the author Of s'Yusei." died at
his residence at Oakland, near San Francisco,
the Sth inst, in the ty-eighth year of his
age.
General Babcock has been sent for to
visit St. Louis 20 plead to the indictments
against him in the crooked whisky business.
His case will doubtless lie certified up to the
,nuary term and come on after those of Nc
Kee and Mcclure.
The Rev. John S. G.endenning is not
to be allowed to peacefully remain as pastor
at Henry, Illinois, ALI the documentary evil
dence connecting him with Mary Pomeroy's
sad iate are to be furnished, on application
made, to members of his church at Henry.
The Massachusetts, delegation in Con-
gress has appointed committee to make ar
engagements for the formal announcement of
the death Of Vice President Wilson. Enlogies
will be delivered by both Senators and by
Representatives Howe and Warren, and also
by others not yet designated.
Mrs. j. E. Foster, the lady lawyer Of
Clinton, Iowa, won her first case in the Su-
preme Court on the 18th. gaining reversal
of the District Court decision in the case OF
Oswald vs.. Hayes The lower court held that
MORTGAGE could not enforce the claims to a
chattel mortgage after the goods were sold 10y
his consent. The higher court held that the
verbal consent to sell does not invalidate the
chattel mortgage
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Dry Goods House.

It is pleasure for us to know that the .fForts
put forth bp Messrs. Ingersoll 4 Co., to sup
ply the farmers OF this stat. viii, good goods at
fair prices is being appreciated We have
commended them to all parties seeking re-
liable place TO send their orders in strong terms
and we have nothing to take lack Of what VT.
have said We think their system of doing
thie order business is As near perfect as any We
have yet seen, and the best and most convinc-
ing proof any one can have is this fact, that the
parties who have tiled il the most freely com
mend it the most highly. They are prepared
to do this business ON q scale that ould sur
prise some of the old fogies who are satisfied
with the prices and qualities of the goods they
have had in years part. We were CAD to sex
so large a number OF the members OF the State
Grange hooking through the establishment oi
M.ssrs. lngersoll Il Co. last week, pricing
goods and looking up the matter As if they
meant business Msssrs Ingersoll & Co. carry
large stock the year round, and when on.
case or twenty cases of goods can be bought a,
less than market prices they are inst the men
to put do,rn the cash for them and give their
customers the Ieneft of these job lots.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
E2D9GsSg St. Paul Elevator i Warehouse Go.
ST. Paul, minnesota, Dec 1875
TO WHEAT.OWNERS:

We call attention to the liberal
herein for the Storage grain which
desire to hold from The storage
less than other Elevator similar the
Milwaukee Chicago while obtained
low no Our STORAGE inspect
condition from the
and oneaf for each additional days. buse
From and after November the l until four
buse has accrued which will be full storage until
the 10Th of June. The of Insurance follows:
Annual rate three cent? short rates for the
cred by" Winter Storage November June 5 would two
oneourh We notified Paul Fire and
Marine Company that they ready advance money
the of evenyve OF the wheat on
round lots five hundred bushels and upwards scounng the own
secured by warehouse receipts certificates
the Of ten Notes 18th
with privilege taking receipts after
thirty days, interest paid to be refunded
Under these and conditions deposit
the Elevator and taking the price one
Zone doar) for hold the middle Of nne
when he would have the benefit all the competing center
ing Saint Paul. enabling him receive the highest cost
and interest eventyve bue
vanceof within fraction of cents bushe worth
less than dollar would change the advance and
the of and interest and wheat sold before exp
ton Of "winter storage the charges would be less
The Elevator Company does buy
the purchase sale Of any grain they handle
The "nspecor appointed by the "Camber Commerce. and
amendable that body for mpartay and integrity grading
Trusting that such will
wheat growers Respectfully,
D. W. INGERsoLL President
MAURICE AUERBACH, Secretary.
w. S. TMERAAN, Manager.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
State Grange.

We are happy to announce that the
executive committee have perfected ar
engagements with c. A. Monfort & Co..
of this city, to supply their necessities in
the grocery department in the same
manner that d. W. Ingersoll & Co. have
been supplying dry goods for the last
two years.
The committee are to be congratulate
ed on the judgment exercised in this
selection. tor, and we say it without
casting any reflections on other dealers
that in our judgment it was the best
possible selection that could be made in
the State A house oil ample means and
one whose business record is OF the
highest order.
We cheersully recommend them to the
contidenhe of the grangers. and ask as .
favor that parties making purchases
from time to time report their success TO
the ANTI-NoNoPoLIsT; SO that others
may profit by their experience.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
A Washington writer to the Minneap

A Washington writer to the Minneap-
oils tribune says:
The forty third congress of our glorious
country met for the opening session Oh Mon
day OF the past week, and enrolled among its
many new members the name Of VIM. 5. King
who promises to be one of the most brilliant
and useful OF the long list of illustrious states
men that gid the pages of our national record
We, Of his constituency, have reason to feel
justly proud Of our representative.
Think OF that! Zone OF the most bril-
liant and useful ct the long list OF Illus
trious statesmen that gid the pages OF
our national record !" And this is not
said 'sarkasticul," as Josh Billings says,
but in sober seriousness. And 1--WE OF
his constituency have reason to be proud
Of our representative! -" And if they are
who has any right to complain?
All we have to say is, that If Bill takes
a contract to "gild the pages OF our ma.
tlonal record" he'll steal the gliding and
carry off the record
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Music that charms the heart Of a stone.

w. w. kimble Of Chicago through
their numerous agents throughout the
state are better prepared than ever to
supply the trade with anything desired
in the musical line.
We are blessed this year with bounti-
full harvest and what more fitting tribute
to the worth Of the partner Of our fire.
side, than one Of their SPLENDID Pianos or
Organs.
Have YOU a sweetheart? by all means
buy her one OF those SPLENDID instru-
ments as christmas present instead OF
squandering your money in useless frivol-
ity.
Have you daughter just budding ir-
to womenhood? nothing will add so much
to her grace and accomplishment as a
constant study OF music.
Farmers don't say you can't afford it
but remember that your daughters are
to be the mothers OF the future genera
ton would you ave.them UNNECESSARILY
behind in accomplishment? if you are
not able to invest largely remember you
can get just as good q toned instrument
tor small amount Of money as for .
larger, and when in the long winter
evenings you gather around the fireside
n plan the next summers campaign the
daughter can add one Of the greatest
charms to the home circle. and in after
days yon will hear her melodious voice
often huming that sacred nobody
"Home sweet Home. Be il ever 80 humble there
is no place ike home"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
immense.

uIIl1enSGs
What is immense? why the trade Of
of the great Carpet House of j Matheis
"A and 46 West Third street. And cir
tainly immense is the only word that ex-
preslve Of their stock, here you will
lind every thing from the cheapest hemp
TO silk velvet, he has the very grade you
want no matter what it is Mr.. Matheis
explains the reason Of such an unusual
trade in his line to the great numbers of
marriage notices in the daily papers for
the last few months but he is equel for
The task SO don't put off the wedding, un-
til the home is carpetcd for he can fur
nish anything wanted in house at an
hours notice no matter how tastidious
your taste.
TO our farmer frinds tina. wish to make
an acceptable Christmas present to those
that have labored night and day to save
the crop of this and other years, we say 90
to Matheis's and select a nice carpet for
the pa,lor and you will go home feeling
THAI you have performed your christian
duty.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Go to see DUDLEY BROTHERS.
Life Insurance..

AS the humane institution of Life Insurance,
is now scattering its glorious and munifcent
benefits along the pathway of life all over the
ca, tn. saving millions from becoming compul
sorry burdens on heartless relations, or being
the recipients OF cold and sterile charity; We
deem it duty, that we owe to the public to
occasionally spaak Of some Of the leading safe.
and reliable companies doing business in Min
nesota In this short paragraph: we would
This company has been doing business less
than twenty months in this state, but by its
frugal management, solid assrts, and large sur
plus. is becoming the leading company OF the
northwest This company is represented by
Maj. J. A, Savin Of St. Paul, who is the gener-
al manager Of agencies for the north west.
Dec22-2t.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
The Anti-Monopo1ist.
A Great Acquisition.

It has really been heretofore, to Eastern peo-
pie, one Of the draw backs Of Western life that
they had to 60 without the delicious flesh sea
fish they were accustomed to have on their ia
bles, but modern enterprise has met this want.
We can now get at the Fish store Of Mc1ntire,
Dean & Co., is; East Third St., every kind Of
sea fish, just as fresh as we could in Kew York.
Not alone can the citizens Of St. Paul procure
such luxuries as Fresh Cod, Haddock, Lob
ster and Oysters, but, they are sent, by this
House. safely packed, 10 all parts Of the State.
Weadvise our friends to sel.d in their orders
to Mclntire, Dean & Co., if they wish to know
what good living is. We had some Of those
oysters last week-Fresh-Wh they never
knew they had left their sea beds until they had
immigreted down our throat.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

W.N. Sanborn will be in the 'sBoss Store''
Masonic Block) ON the LIST of January, '76,
with the Chickering, Mathershek and Fisher
Pianos, Estey, Whitney x Holmes and West
ern Cottage Organs, aud the world-renowned
Singer Sewing Machines. l have no second
salesman or hostler to pay, but do my business
alone, which enables me to sell cheaper than
any music house in Minnesota. II you buy
any Of the above goods you get irst-class.
Needles and attachments for all machines con-
stantiy on hand. Correspondence solicited and
promptly attended to, either at Faribault OF
Northield
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
American House.

This well known Hotel corner Of fourth
and " abashaw continues to maintain its
popularity with the travelling public Mr..
NORM the accomplished clerk makes
you SO much at home that you are 10th
10 leave.
And indeed you can stay a long
time on small amount OF money. they
buy every thing cheap ard their Gust
mers get the benefit.
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4 wcri to the wise is sufficient.

There is no doubt but that speciality in any
or, hrsneh of business or learning leads near
er to rerfectiou than any other system.
Thus We ind more profound scholars, IN dis
incs branch Of science, assthe language, y hen
srecial branch is made the study Of lie time;
So is ii in business, and when firm devotes
ell ia attention 70 one branch Of business whinn
has heretofore been carried Oh u conneOtion
with several others il Is evident thai It mus
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Beautiful HOLIDAY Present.

Photograph Albums, Oil Paintings
Chromos and Engravings, Books elegen-
thy bound and illustrated, new and fresh,
in sets or single volumes, Standard, Poe
lical and works Of fiction can be had at
great bargains, at our closing out sale at
and under cost,for cash. Send your or
ders and money. Prompt attention Civ
en- by D. ID. Merrill & Co.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

The regular annual agitation OF the Wabasha
and Fari uaut narrow gauge railroad has set in
in a mild form. Parties interested IN the pro-
ject have recently been in this city feeling the
public pulse little to see if 1t will stand a
enterDrise
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
all its capital

excl in the line it devotes all its capital
time and experance to.
This accents for the growing popularity and
increasing business Of the Atlantic and Picific
Tea Company and our grangers and farmers,
who are amongst the largest custmers, express
themselves highly pleased with the prompt
manner with which their orders are filed, the
very moderate prices they have to pay and the
delicious tiavors of the Teas and Coffees they
receive. See Advertisement.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

DIED.-In Morristown Dec. 13, 1875, at the
residence Of his son Hon. J. B. Hopkins, JOS
eph Hopkins, Esq, aged seventy nine years,
one mouth and seven days. He was born in
Bridgeport, Conn; Oct, 26, 1886. Graduated
with distinction at Hamilton College fifty years
ago His remnins were taken 70 Connecticut
burial
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Our tolkss ali feel like Blain rery delicate
and intends to dodge the vote en- the third term
o. p. Morton of Ina we predic, viii he the
next Republican candidate for president the
Methodist can't save Grant, eight years IS all
that the American people will allow pressed
en-, for probate Ii il he does not experianee a
change Of h. art st the end oil that time he must
give It up brtbhern arise and SIM, and We viii
dismissed
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Anti- }gBouopoli5t.
ICNATlUS DONNELLY, Editor.
ST. PAUL, THURSDAY, DEC. 90, 1875

Bishop Simpson, in an interview with re-
porter, heartily endorses Bishop Ravens sen.
timent in favor Of Grants election to third
term. MINI eapolis Mail.
And yet they say that the third term
question is q delusion and mockery.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Don't fail to visit the establishment OF Prof.
Topping l.sldes keeping fine stock OF family
gruueri.s, fancy goods. notion toys &c. he has
lifted up barber shcp and hath room tina. will
eclipse any thing III the state out Size OF st.
Paul, you fellows that have been washing in
cold water so and take good warm bath and
bs clean.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

From the fall OF Adam for his transgressions
to the present day no nation has ever been
free from threatened danger to its prosperity
and happiness. -Grants Message.
Query what nation was in existence
when Adam "fell?" And what was it
that threatened its prosperity and happi-
ness? Possibly Gains cluO.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

VIA. is the matter with the keroseneA don't
give much more light that tallow candeevery
body is cou plaing about it will one of our
merchants viii voltnter to buy some that is
GOOD let us have light.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
A-Bare offer.

The goods Of Merrills great closing out
SALE Sundy schools can supply christ
mas presents assert up their old, or
purchase an entire new libary at slaugh-
tered prices.
Now is the time to select quick.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Mr.. Max Einstein has leased the store in
Cases new building for five years, and will
keep cigars, tobacco, liquors, &c.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Brother Abernethy says he is about to
procure new ''head" for the Farmers
Union
That's a mistake, brother Abern ethy !;
the paper does not need a Lew head half
as bad as the editor.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23
Down. Down! Down: Down!

Beautiful presentation books. elegant
gilt books. Albums; writing desks. in
TACT every thing you wish At prices that
defy competition. The cheapest place is
q Merrill, Allen, & Co. closing out sale
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Prof Charles you desire great credit for the
public spit you have displayed it is a credit
10 the city and II you don't 1--we to get rich your
widow ought to draw pension from the pub
lie traSurey.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

RerSnan's Miscellaneous Condition Powers Is
a purely yeagtzhle compound it cures Hide
Bound, loss ofappetste, yellow water, Dlssem-
per, Colds, Coughs, strangies, mango, Debility
and Worms.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

The wisdom OF the states will assemble in a
few days and the first thing they ought to do
is tc take steps 10 reduce the price OF school
books, We can't stand this swindle, give us .
rest, or in 1890 there wont be the ghost OF q
show for a third term, SO say We all OF lis.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Over $50, 900 of stock in the new Touring
mill at Morristown has been taken. 1t is to 1t
completed and running by the LIST Of Septem-
Der next
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

7 he Christmas examinations at Shattuck
School commenced Saturday the IL and closed
the 2ist. The rhetorical exercises OF Tuesday
afternoon were highlj spoken of.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Mr.. J. H. Bangs, former resident of this
city, died quite mysteriously at Pontiac, Mich. !,
Dec. TO- an insurance of SIS, 900 or more Oh his
life of recent date is the basis for conjectured
suicide
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Mr. Alexander Grant, of Walcott, seventy
five years OF age. recently froze his feet so bad
ly that they had to be amputated. Drs. Rose
and Wood performed the operation.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

The BOSS Store" Andrews s. Palmer, will
remove to their new store i'll Masonic Block,
Main and Third streets, Faribault, on Monday,
Dec. 6, 1915, where they will open the best
stock of holiday goods ever seen in this Sec
ton. Come and see US.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

We have had one small Snow Storm 1t IT ach-
ed as Tar as lieards. We want some more Il
make good going.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Berkman's terror to pain iss emphaitcaly
what its name implies and is equally good fol
man or beast, for collie, Dyspep,ia, sick head
ache and all kinded diseases it has no equal
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

B. L. Curtis & Bro. are selling only standard
organs Those in want of a first -class organ at
lowest living prices should buy OF them. Ad-
dress them at Faribault d Northiield.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

Berkman's Lightning .Linament has no
equal for Curb, Splint all swellings, Rheuma-
tism and throat diseases.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

The Scandinavian Harmonic" Society give
their Christmas Ball Monday evening, Dec. 81,
at killyo's Hall.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

II one half of the Toys and fancy goods ioI
christmas are sold some body viii have t.
.rend some money. Before purchasing call
and examine the large sroek at Mrs. Mills.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

A meeting of the Old Settlers Association of
this county was held at the cour, house, Friday
evening Of last week, to arrange matters for
their annual re- union.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

They have taken in at the Elevator at Swede
Grove 40 thousand bushels Of wheat averaging
SO cents tor number TIVE.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-12-23

All kinds Of sewing machines repaired, nee
dies, attachments and Oil for all machines kept
at the Vermont House.