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The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

THAT "JouNsoN CASE, to which
we alluded last week as coming from
Jones county, occupied the attention
of the court from Tuesday until Fri
day noon, when the jury went out to
remain twenty-four hours and then
be discharged without having agreed
on verdict-two of them being fol
a verdict Of guilty while ten stub
born fellows insisted upon acquittal.
The indictment charged Mr.. Robert
johnson with having stolen and sold
four calves, and the case was from be
gining to end very hotly contested
a stronger feeling in the matter, pro
and con, being evinced by witnesses
and all concerned than any case we
remember in our courts except per-
haps the famous slander suit of Nc
Keel VS.. Dutton. also brought here
on change from another county
Time and space does not permit any
attempt to enter into the details OF
the case, which were many and sinu-
Gus. District Attorney Smith man
aged the prosecution admirably, ably
assisted by Mr.. Landt, and Mr.. Keel
er of Anamosa. Col. Preston defend
ed, assisted by Mr.. Carr, and Mr..
Jamison of DIN, and the fire flew free
ly and frequently.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11
FROM DURANT.

The storm Of last week has delayed
corn planting; largo portion of ground
is yet to be plowed for corn in this VIC
ity.
Business is inclined to be dull Toe
much farm work-too much Centennial
too much Presidential electiop--ol
perhaps little of all Some of our peo
pie are expecting to attend the Centen
nial, but are in no haste to go, thinking
sometime later in the season will be
favorable.
Mr.. II. Loomis is doing bushes in Will
ton with w. +. Hayford, formerly ol
Durant, in tho hardware trade, but still
resides here.
One OF the favorable changes made in
our town this Spring is the exchange OF
business location of DR.. II. T. Emeis.--
Finding his quarters, in his old building
too small for his increasing business, the
Doctor has rented, and nicely fitted up
for the drug business, the store recently
owned and occupied by II. G. Loomis
II is the Intention to increase the stock
to meet fully the demands of the public
for anything in or connected with tn.
drug trade.
On Monday morning news was re
ceived of the drowning, on Sunday last
at Rock Island, of Samuel Granfell, q
boy who had lived in Durant several
years, and who commenced work as a
breakman on freight train only few
weeks since
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

having anything to say; after which
he proceeded in plain, connected and
really impressive language to state
his case. In brief, he related his en-.
gagements to work for Mr.. Wilkin-
son, their final disagreement and his
discharge without full payment, say
ing that directly after this occurred
he went into another room to get his
clothes, and seeing the the watch,
put it into his pocket and walked off
He concluded with an expression OF
penitence, saying, Il am now forty
anine wears old, | have never before
"wronged fellow man nor had n
key turned on me- A letter was
presented to his Honor from Herron's
former employer in Linn Co. and
witnesses to his conduct here exam
ined, after which the Judge said he
would be disposed to dismiss the de-
fendant, who had already had four
months in Co. Jail, did the law grant
him that discretion; as it did not he
should impose the nominal sentence
of thirty days in tie penitentiary-the
shortest term ever given in this
court
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

PRISONERS SENTENCED. Accord
to order, at half past eight Tuesday
Morning, his honor, Judge Shane, oc-
cupied the bench while the four con
victcd prisoners were arraigned be-
fore him. John Cottrell, who was in
dicted for assault ION the Lang boy,l
with intent to Kill, and by consent plead
guilty to common assault, was first
called. The Judge coupled with
kindly advice a sentence Of $50 fine
and Imprisonment in Co. Jail ten days.
VIM. Carl, who plead guilty to the
larceny of horse was called next. In
reply to questions of the Judge he said
he was twenty three years of age, had
lived in Iowa sixteen years and his
mother had beer dead twelve years.
With grave comment on the moral
obliquity that would permit one so
Young to undertake such crime and
appeal to let the punishment be the
means of reformation, the sentence Of
two years at hard labor in the Ana
mosa Penitentiary was announced
and recorded.
Richard M. Jeffries, who made and
uttered a fraudulent order for $25,
and also plead guilty, arose at the
call of his name. This prisoner was
an intelligent and fine looking young
man, who seemed to feel his position
keenly. He is twenty-four years of
age; born in Va, and has only been a
year in Iowa. Under the law his
sentence could have reached ten
years; the Judge made it eighteen
months.
John M. Heron was next called,
and was the only one who answered
affirmatively the usual question aboat
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

"a SQUARE MEAL."-We are sure our
readers will thank US for calling their
attention to the very handsome adver.
tisement of the Excelsior Manufacturing
Co., of st Louis, as it would be useless
for US to try to say anything in favor of
their great CHARTER OAK COOKING
sToyE. The very Word suggests the
thought of well cooked meal followed
by easy digestion, vigorous health, and
desire to have and to do plenty OF
real work" to say nothinb of the comfort
of a happy, contented household.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

BAD AND BRUTAL.-That Clarence
sensation, referred to last week as "A
Curious Tale has by this time gotten
another tail TO it. The three parties
most conspicuous in the capture Of the
now missing stranger-Marshall Muir
ply, John Cosgrove and VIM. Pm
ney-were on Tuesday indicted by
the grand jury and few hours after
the return of the bill were arrested
by Sheriff Maynard, who left here af-
ter supper time and had the arrests
all made before the arrival Of the
train that brought the news of the
indictment. Murphy and Pinney
furnished bail on the spot, and Cos
grove was brought to Jail only to be
bailed out the next morning.
The affair is rather singular one,
and as each witness before the grand
jury repeated his "unvarnished tale"
on the street the facts are pretty well
known; and after all which can be
learned, about the same conclusion
as before is enforced, viz: That the
bad and brutal conduct of half-tip-
sy official in leaving wounded pris.
oner uncared for in a cold hovel is the
worst feature of the case. Time and
the courts will determine.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

THE GRAND JURY put in week
of steady work. Ten indictments
were the net results, with some cases
continued and a good many more
dismissed. All Of the indictments
found, so far at least as has been
made public, have already been noted
either this week or last.
In the case of Chas. Kelly, bound
over couple of weeks ago no bill
was found, as will be gathered from
a correspondent on this subject, who,
we think, puts the sodium" business
a little strong. We can't see as an
honorable discharge from criminal
charge must necessarily throw odium
upon any one.
DR.. J. F. Houser, whose possible
criminal connection with the death of
Alpha Robinson was brought before
the jury by coroner's inquest--a full
report of which was published in
these columns--also came off with
flying colors. After iull hearing OF
the case, including an analysis Of the
medicines by DR.. Rigg, the jury re-
turned no bill. And while we do
not mean t. cast reflections upon any
one, we wish to say right here that
we hope in the future either that
primary Investigations may not be
carried so far, or that subsequent
proceedings will go good deal
farther. Nothing but a bad effect
can follow from having the worst
suspicious aroused and fed, and then
having the whole thing dropped with.
out an opportunity to show the pub.
lie why and wherefore in such man.
nsr that all question is fully and
forever at an end.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

MORE THAN EvER.-Mr. II. L.
Dean returned last week from his
long sojourn at the East, during which
he has not only found time to dispose
of his poultry, butter, &C., but also
to buy, direct from the manufacturers,
a large and finer stock of everything
in the boot and shoe line than ever
before. These goods are now arriv-
ing and being opened at his store in
the City Hall building, where GUS
toners will be no less astonished at
the grand display than the low prices.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

THE "Dr. Hall building on the
west side of the Court Square, has
started around the corner, where il
will hereafter have to face on a less
prominent street. This building was
erected by Hall and Tuthill in ls4S
and was then the finest store-room ir
the place. The one adjoining, which
also goes to make room for the new
block, was built one year later. The
oak frames of both are solid enough
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

NEEDED REpAIRs.-Par,ies were
engaged yesterday in repairing the
roof of the Court House, which has
leaked badly for a long time, slate
having been broken by painters and
other mechanics at word about the
building. 1t appears that the Audit
or found his man for this kind of a
Job at Lisbon, where Mr.. I. +. Hahr
keeps a stock of roofing slate and
competent workmen to handle it.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Court finally adjourned on Tues
day. We are obliged to be content
herewith with mention of sentences,
indictments, and one or two other
features of the proceedings, deferring
our usual record of all important
cases until next week.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

NoTIcE.-Those wishing to send
cattle with me to herd, must have
them branded and ready by the
10th of May. l will start from my
residence, p miles west of Inland
and at Isaac kisers at White Pigeon
at 10 o'clock, and will stay over night
at James Safely's at Red Oak.
GEO. L. HAWKINS,
3wpd-17 Inland.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

THE finest line of dress goods ir
Cedar county at the lowest possible
prices are to be found always at Vans
cash store.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

A list Of letters advertised at the
Post Office, Upton, Iowa, for the
week ending May Sth, 1876.
Newton Forlow, Daniel Hearl,
John X. Harper, VIM. H. Reall.
When calling for letters in this list please
say advertised"
The following are held for POSTAGE:
William Woodside, Osceola Ind.
ALoNzo SHAW, 2. nj.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

The Family Folding Table, man
ufactured by Mairs & Kellog, Troy,
n. Y.-the neatest, most convenient
and the cheapest cutting or sewing
workable ever offered. See adver-
tisement, or call at this Office and see
a table. II
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

AGENTS wanted for the new i'm
proved, shuttle stitch Grover & Bak-
ed Sewing Machine. To the right
man we will give constant employ
ment and good commission. Address
r. F. Hull, Gen. Agent, Davenport,
Iowa. l3 If
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Now remember when you are
needing in dry goods, notions, hats,
caps, carpets, wall paper or millinery,
Van Slyck's is the place to 60 to
save money.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

To THE PuBLIc:-Thls is to certify
that this day operated on my farm a
Union corn planter. was prejudiced
in favor Of the Keystone through the
loud talk Of that wide mouthed Upton
man. But after working the Union
would not exchange it for two Keystone
Planters. r. McGRAw.
Clarence, May 9th 1876.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

For SALE.-The Upton Elevator
will sell at a bargain. Terms to suit
purchaser. Inquire Of the undersign-
ed, Upton, Iowa.
13-tf P. NJ. VEST.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

CEDAR MILL.-Read tho adver-
tisement of H. l.. Snyder, At this
mill, now in excellent order, who is
prepared to pay especial attention to
custom work. Flour, bran and feed
for sale. Give him a call.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

MusICAL.-Wm. Powers is now at
the Fleming House. Parties wish
ing pianos or organs Of any make can
be supplied at wholesale rates for 20
DAYS.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

A. o. U. W.-The entertainment
next Monday evening is given under
the auspices for the benefit of the
Ancient Order Of United Workmen
in this place. All may not know
that Triumph Lodge No. II of this
order has for some time been one Of
the institutions of Tipton-a mutual
aid and insurance society. 1t has
gradually been growing ever since
its organization last year, and now
seeks little encouragement in this
way. Mr.. II. ID. Cope, the reader
and impersonator whose services
have been secured, is an Iowa man,
living at Des MONIES. and is one Of
the best in his profession as will be
readily gathered from the notices
published elsewhere on this page.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

The advertisement of the most
promising young Bashaw horse in
Cedar county will be found in another
column.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

TIE ADyANTAGE.-The advantages in
buying ID. b. DeLands tS Co.'S "Best
Chemical Saleratus are numerous
Among them are full weight and pure
and uniform goods.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11
MAR ri ED.

At the Catholic Church, on Monday
morning, sth inst, by Rev. Father MeCabe,
Mr. Vim. Kennedy of Abba, Iowa, aud Miss
Mar garet Haley of Upton.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Ladies' linen suits in great va.
riety at Dean & Ingman's.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

CHANGED VENuE.-ln the case of
Hawkins and Comstock, whose in
dictment upon charge Of rape was
mentioned last week, a successful ap
plication for change of venue to Jones
county was made by Bi8sell & Star
ret, atty's for defenlen,s. There is
no question but perfectly fair trial
could have been accorded here; but
the accused did not feel 50, and we
suppose it is proper that they should
have every reasonable concession
The time set for the trial is Wednes-
day oe next week, at Anamossa.
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SEVERAL valuable contributions
are necessarily deferred to next week.

Cabbage and tomato plants at
Will Young's store. 2w19
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

YOU can always find the finest as
sortment of cassimeres at Van Slyck's.
Don't fail to call when in need.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

"A large line of mems and boys
hats just received at Vans.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

MONDAY NIGnT's ENTERTAINMENT
Concerning Mr.. Homer ID. Cope,
the gentleman who is to appear at
the City Hall Monday evening next,
we clip the following from notices Of
recent entertainments given by him
in Iowa cities:
Mr.. Cope's readings of humorous
pieces are rarely equalled; he reads
pathetic pieces with pathos that
stirs the deepest sympathles; while
his voice and manner enable him to
read narrative, oratorical, and ornate
productions so as to display charms
that would not be suspected from less
artistic renderings; he has consumate
skill and taste in the art of reading.
-Ioaea City Republican.
Mr.. Cope has fine talents as rea
der, and has given the subject much
thought and study. We have fire.
quently had occasion to refer to his
success in the dramatic line, and from
a knowledge of his ability as an elo.
cutionist, can assure the public where
ever be may 60 that much will be
lost by not hearing him. There is q
naturalness about his rendition of all
pieces which is truly refreshing, when
compared with the stiff and formal o.
ocution of great many of our pub
lie readers. When upoa the rostrum
his whole soul is in the work; he
thinks only of the business in hand
and makes the most of it.-State
ReQiSter.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Go to Will Young's store for
lime. Swl2
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Go to the Co Operative'for your
walking cultivators.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Call and see the new Brown
corn planter at Mcnamara & Casad's.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

The latest styles of parasols can
be found at Vans cash store.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

will Young keeps the best
chewing tobacco in Cedar Co. 4wl9
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Remember Vans grand summer
opening of millinery goods, Saturday
of this week.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

Examine the Star corn planter
at the Co Operative.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

What planter are you using?
The keystone; would have no other.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

-Spittoons and yellow ware Of all
kinds at Will Young's store.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

We counted eight wagons load
ed with keystone planters yesterday.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

The best fit, the best material
and the best made Of any shirts in
the market at Casad & Gilmore's.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

"A good team of work horses for
sale at bargain. Inquire of John
H. Escher, at Upton. Gw17pd
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

BALLou's MAGAZINE FOR JUNE
The June number of this excellent
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terest as ever. 1t contains eontin-
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"That Taylor Boy" one of the most
remarkable serials of the year, a
thrilling sea- yarn, quite a number of
nice domestic stories, several pieces
of poetry, dozen or so illustrations.
Patent Coupler's humorous depart
ment a household department, and
other matters of interest, too numer-
Gus to mention. Among the admira-
BILE articles are, "In the Garden;"
''The Story of Bourmont;' "The Ori
gin of the Suez Canal;" "a pretty
Young Lady-A Tale of Home Life"
"The Twin Ships; J" "Two Lovers"
"It's an III Wind that Blows Nobody
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"The Housekeeper;" sour Announce
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Humorous lllustrations)."
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and for sale all over the country.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11
TtDtOn Post Omce--.Arriyal and
Departure of Mails.

ARRIVALS. DEPARTURE.
On the Northwestern Railroad.
O'Clock a. m. and ~ Malls closes at )
day night
From Wilton II m. Leave 2& p. m.
Davenport Overland via. Inland.
Tuesday and Fridays Mondays and Thurs
8oclock p. III. day O'Clock a. m.
Post ONCE open on Sundays from to II
o'clock a. m
ALONZO SHAW, Pm,
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

When you are needing anything
in carpets, do not fail to give Van
Slyck a call.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11
Gipto,. Aapertiser.

Te Aaverttsers...Ali transient and special Lo-
nal Notices. and transient Advertisements, must be
osid for In advance to secure insertion.
Editorial Notices or Advertisements in the Local
columns VIII be charged 20 cents per line.
A1-Ths paper Is kept on file in the Office of L. f.
Booth, General Eastern Agent. Chicago and North
Western Railway, AIS Broadway New YORK CITY
Our ffieuds. when in New York, are cordially In
yited call In and read 1t at any time They will
always be welcome.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

"Wilkins Bros, of Stanwood, bought
Union planter last year and could not
make it work They returned it and
bought a Keystone which gave perfect
satisfaction"
The above, which was published in
your local columns last week, was
submitted to Wilkins Bros, who say
in reference thereto: I'VE never own
"ed a Union corn planter, and know
nothing at all about it," George
Sleater, who is also referred to, in
forms US that he bought an old style
Union years ago, but knows moth
ing Of the new and improved planter.
Comment is unnecessary, but we
wish to say that Mess. Selby & Co.,
manufacturers Of the Union, propose
to defend their interests against such
unprinciplea misrepresentation.
G. d. Evans & Son.
Editor .10certiser In your issue
Of the eth ult. may be seen notice
Of "That Steer The failure of the
Grand Jury to find bill against Mr..
Kelly relieves him from a position he
had to occupy by the action of the
Justice and throws the odium of dis
honesty upon the other party. We
feel that this cause was brought
about through malice and jealousy,
and that to receive justice we should
have chance TO protest against such
proceedings. Because man is do
ing business in a legitimate man
ner, should rival excuse himself by
thinking that if the law declared his
victim guilty, he should receive un-
Just condemnation? When petty
country lawyers go around and for
paltry fees get some easy minded
person to perjure himself that the
innocent may suffer, it is high time
for law-abiding citizens to rouse
themselves. This has been the case.
Such persons should be Stunned by
all who have the principles of true
lnanliness and morality in their
hearts. We are, &C., Ok.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

This space II left for an adyer-
liscment from FRED. DEAN, Oh.
his removal into his new store
May 1st. THEN LOOK OUT
FOR Low PRICES!
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Railroad Time = 1bic,

Arrival and departure of trains at Upton
ON the Upton and Stanwood railroad:
Arrive,........ 6:i5 A. II. Leave, ,..... 6.25 A. N.
do ......... 500 p. N. do. ........ leo p, NJ,
do ........ 7:45 P. N. do. ........ $50 p. n.
Morning trains connect with trains going
east and west on the Chicago and North
western road. Evening trains connec only
with train going west, except Saturday eve-
nings, when they wait for the express going
east.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11

to exchange for il and am going to make
the change.
The Tipton advertiser., 1876-05-11
BURT HAND MADE BOOT 4 SH0E,
the best Goods ever made.

Give us II call, examine our
goods, whether you want TO buy
or not, as IL Is nothing but u
pleasure to us 10 shOWj the kind
OF goods we keep and the low
prices we ask for them.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-29

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES.
touching incident is related in St.
Louis paper Of the way little girl in
the public school attempted to keep
up appearances The pupils were ac-
customed to bring their luncheon, which
at noon they ate together, but one day
the teacher noticed that this little girl
looked wistfully at her companions as
they went out with their lunch. but
never brought any herself. The child
was Leatly but poorly clad, and always
attentive to her studies. On another
occasion the teacher observed that the
little thing had apparently brought her
lunch with her; but when the noon hour
came she still remained in her seat,
with the package wrapped in paper on
the desk before her The teacher went
to the child and asked her why she did
not 60 out with the rest, at the same
time putting out her hand toward the
package. Quick as thought. the little
girl clasped her hands over it. and ex-
claimed. sobbingly: "Don't touch it.
teacher. and don't tell, please It's
only blocks" And that was the fact
Having no dinner to bring. and too
proud to reveal the poverty of her
family. the child had carefully wrapped
up number Of small blocks to present
the appearance of q lunch.
Middletown transcript., 1876-01-29

SUNSET AND SUNRISE The sun sets
on some retired meadow, where no
house is visible, with all the glory
and splendor that it lavishes on the
cities, and perchance. as it has never
set before-where there is but solitary
marsh hawk to have its wings gilded
by it. or only musquash looks out
from his cabin. and there is only some
little black -veined brook in the midst
of the marsh, just beginning to mean
der. winding slowly round a decaying
stump We walked in SO pure and
bright light, gliding the withered
grass and leaves. SO softly and serenely
bright. I thought had never bathed
in such golden food, without ripple
or a murmur in it. The west side of
every wood and rising ground cleaned
like the boundary of elysium and the
sun on our backs seemed like gentle
herdsman driving US home at evening.
So we saunter towards the Holy Land.
till. one day, the sun shall shine more
brightly thaa ever he has done; shall
perchance shine in our minds and hearts,
and light up our whole lives with
great awakening light, as warm and
serene and golden as on bank side in
Summer. Thoreau.