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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22
Notice 20 ScaOOi Public Ex.
animation and Normal Class.

All persons who desire TO teach In the
public schools of this county, are request
ed to meet at the High School room on
Wednesday, the 10Th inst, at , o'clock,
p. m, for the purpose OF organizing
Normal Glass TO receive thorough drill
ing in all those branches required by the
school law of our State. All teachers
and those wishing to teach throughout the
county are earnestly requested to join
the class as soon rs possible, or
give some weighty and convinc-
ing reason to me for not doing so. The
session will continue from four to six
weeks. Tuition, gratis. The class will
be under the direct supervision OF cN-
pericnced normal teachers. At the close
of the session there will be Il public en-
animation, and those holding certificates
about to expire are respectfully informed
that said certificates will not be renewed
without REORGANIZATION; and it is further
expected that every teacher will exhibit
an advance OF from five to ten per cent.
on the marking OF last year. 1t is hoped
and expected that every person who in.
tends to occupy the position of teacher in
this county will make an earnest effort
to attend.
School officers and all others interest ed
in the cause of education are cordially and
earnestly invited to encourage us by
their presence.
Persons attending are requested to
bring such text books on each OF tho
branches us they may have IN their pos
session. MIS-. +. A. TAYLOR,
| Co. Supt. OF Schools.
Cairo, Ills, April II, 1876.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Hon. William Sykes of Memphis, presi-
dent OF the projected Cairo and Tennes-
see River Narrow Gauge railroad, deliv-
cred an address on the subject Of this new
enterprise to a good audience in the coun-
ell chamber last evening. He urged the
citizens to encourage the proposed road,
but how they feel about the matter as
they are very ticklish in regard to rail-
roads, owing to past experience, we do
not know.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22
Party IL Mound city.

The Mound city string band gave the
closing party OF the season, at Stokes
hall last evening. A number of ladies
and gentlemen of this city were honored
with invitations, but we have heard of
none from Cairo who were in attendance.
A pleasant time was anticipated by our
Mound city friends, and we doubt
moi was realized, rs the people of that
kind in trst-class style.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

been duly elected city clerk of said city
+. Nj. Stockiieth to the Office of civ
treasurer; Harmon H. Black to the OF.
Nee of city attorney; and that the said
'Iewett Wilcox has been duly elected nj.
derman from the First ward and the
said \. y. Thistlewood from the second
ward and the said VIM. y. Wright from
the Third ward; and the said N. J. Me
Ganley from the Fourth ward. AMI the
said Thomas w. Halliday from the Fifth
ward.
The city clerk Is hereby directed to
enter the above aud foregoing at large
upon the journal. and to notify the above
named persons Of their election 10 the
offices above named. respectively. within
The time prescribed by the city charter.
On motion Of Alderman Nclli., the
council adjourned.
WM FRrNcm AxLEy, City Clerk.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

VIM. Eichhoif has just filed his ware
house and factory, corner Of 18th street
and Washington avenue. with the
larges, stock and most complete variety
of furniture ever offered In the Cairo
market. lie means business. and will
sell tor cash only ut rock bottom figures.
1t Is only necessary TO examine his stock
and prices to satisfy yourselves as TO
quality and cheapness. aud that nor is
the time TO buy. l-l2-lma
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New,

just received. large stock OF Shaw's
Refrigcra,ors, and White Mountain triple
motion. zee cream frcezcrs also large
supply Of wire screen cloth for doors
and windows. all at rock-bo,tom pric ,.
{. W. HENDERSON.
Corner 18th street and CommSrcia
avenue. l-iS-lm.
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0rVvuuSeSs
y. Heilbron has bought the entire
stock Of w. We'll 4 Bro, at Burgers old
stand. See double column and bankrupt
sale. ~
Be sure and go to Ro,hchilda Com.
pany's circus and menagarie to-day. 1t
VIII he a iirst-class entertainment In every
respect. and we'll worth your money and
time.
Special bargains IN musIIns at Gold
s''ne x Rosenwater's. a2G-tf
The number Of tra,nps in the city
has 'hinned down somewhat. but tler.
are still plenty OF them here, and a good
lock and key are good things 10 have
about the house just now.
Remember the National Cornet hand
Monday evening. April -. and don't fail
TO be in attendance. 1t
We looked all over town for a bur-
glary yesterday, but were unable to find
where even one had been attempted. The
thieves must have been little off on
Thursday night.
II. Hebron will give you bargains in
dry goods. notions, etc, at Burgers old
stand, Commercial avenue. tr
1l-Dr. Canine still finds plenty of
work in the dental line, In spite Of the
hard times. The doctors practice in
crcascs steadily as his circle of acquaint-
ance widens; and the prospect IL that he
will soon have work enough to keep two
chairs running.
Go to Burgers old stand, Commercial
avenue, If you want bargains IN dry
goods. 1t is a great bankrupt sale. II
The National Cornet band boys are
rushing things for their Calico ball on
Monday night, and glorious time is an
ticpaicd. 1t
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22
Life In,urana.fo give

We call attention t0say that the Nc
of the Equitable Life- the purpose good
this morning, and recoInac your the
pany to.all who desire safe Investment
OF comparatively small sum OF money.
by means of which man may increase
his present property. may secure in
stantly a sure support for those depen-
dent upon him, or provide for himself Il
snug sum to be paid fifteen or twenty
years hence.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

For Il clca.. shave. fashionable hair
cut, or n thorough shampoo, 20 to j..
George Stcinhouse on Eighth street,
Alexander County Bank building. His
shop is always neat; his towels always
clean; his assistants always polite, and
his tables covered with the latest daily
papers, tor the benefit Of his customers.
y-Dc
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Phil Saup has renovated and refur-
nished his ice cream parlors throughout
with costly furniture and fine carpets,
making it one Of fastest and pleasanest
places of resort in the city. where pure
ice creams of all flavors and pure quality
will be kept every day for his patrons.
Washington avenue, Buder's block.
I-D1.tf
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Letter List
The following is list of letters re.
naming uncallcd for In the post Office at
Cairo, Alexander county, Illinois. Satur-
day. April %:
Clarkson, Miss Mary Clark Lizzie:
Eldred, Lettie; Harris Sadie; Hester,
Cate; Mitchell, Harriet; Meadows,
Kalee Moore, L. j. 1; Ross, Dora; West
Adeline; Wiley, Emalinc; Willis, Ma.
linda Wilker, Ann; Hard. Annie;
Gents.--Bly, Bath; Black, j. X;
Blank, jim; Burns, VIM. j.; Bridges,
Carin, Miner Clarke, Thos.; Dickson,
Geo; Davis. Scott Giovanni, s.; Gill,
Frank; Harris. 4. N; Hoyt,
VIM; Ingram, Jas; Jones, Chas;
Jones, John; Kennedy. Henry; kalk-
brenmcr, f.; Mark, r.; Parry, Alex;
Purcell. G. c.; Ronsom, Dan'l.; Steno &
Hatch; Scott. b. j.; Scott, c. c.; Shu-
bert. J. NJ; Sproul. J. A.; Tiffany. {. F.;
Taylor, d.; Ware, II. s.; Wightman,
Thos.
Persons desiring any of the above let
tiers should please say advertised"
GEO. ". MCkAEIG, =. NJ.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Herbert take this
manner Of expressing their thanks to
their friends and acquaintance tor the
kindness and sympathy shown TO them
during the sickness and on the death and
burial Of their eldest son. For these val
ued and ailectionate services the afflicted
parents are sincerely grateful.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

The funeral of little LOUIS Herbert,
who died on Wednesday night. took place
yesterday afternoon. The remains were
taken to Beach Grove cemetery and bur-
led. A large number Of the friends and
acquaintance Of The family were in at
tendance
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Ilousc Furnishing Goods.

This department at J. Burger q Co.'S
store on Commercial avenue. contains n
stock OF table linens, towels, napkins,
marsellles quilts, etc. etc., which will de-
light the eye of every bousekeepcr
These good. are offered at panic prices
ami Will go off like hot cakes.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

The agent Of the New York Bird Store.
has arrived with 800 German Canary and
other varieties Of singing birds. which
are offered at very low prices. He will
remain at the st. Charles hotel until this
afternoon. Persons wanting birds should
call Immediately. IT..
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Something New.

Burger Il Go. have a beautiful assort-
ment Of dress goods OF all kinds. aud
silks. summer silks as low n sixty cent,
per yard. These are spl"' ID bargains.
Call and see them dne rush.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

SOMETHING NEw.--rhe lightning, re-
ciprocating, tin churn and egg beater
the latest and the best ever made. at A..
Hallcy's, who is now selling his large
stock OF stoves. tin and brittana ware at
greatly reduced prices. Give linn call
before You purchase, ll5 Commercial av
onuc. 2-lS-3m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

A goodly number Of ladies and gen
tlemen were in attendance at the party
given by "The Twelve" at the ST.
Charles last night. Eisenberg's string
band furnished the music. The party
was q very pleasant one. and all In at
tendance were highly pleased.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22
GOOperRgc tor sale

Cooper shop. barrel house. dwelling
house and three lots, all fenced and with
good gates. Also full stock of tools for
all kinds Of work. The whole will be
sold very cheap. Apply at shop near
Narrow Gauge depot, foot of Fourth
street. 4.2l-Gt.
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Notice.

We will pay no hills contracted by any
employee of The BULLETIN, unless the
same is made on written order signed
BY the president or secretary Of the com
pany, and WE VIII accept no orders given
by an employee Of the company, for any
purpose whatsoever. 50
CAIRO BULLETIN COMPANY.
November 10. 1879. II
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NO Lottery.

We are informed that the ladies who
have the management of the festival to be
given for the benefit of the German
Lutheran church, have signiiled their in
tcntion to have no lottery games OF any
kind connected with the affair. The
finest OF refreshments will be served to all
who may desire them, and every effort to
make the festival one Of enjoyment will
ha made
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On the Regular TriD.

The pay car on the Cairo and Vinccnnes
railroad left this city on its regular
monthly trip yesterday morning. Major
Morrill, and his family, who have been in
the city visiting for several days. and Mr..
w. II. Oakley and lady. lett on the pay
car for Evansville.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

This popular saloon, corner Fourteenth
street and Washington avenue, is open to
the public. The bar is supplied with
pure wines. choice liquors and the finest
brands of cigars.
3-21-lm a. kRoUs, Proprietor.
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uous.Leeper.. Attention.

DO you know that j. Burger d Co. are
in receipt of magnificent line OF carpets
and oil clothes. all the very latest styles
and designs The first arrival Of the sea.
son. Stop in and examine their stock.
3-2l-tI
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Gents. Furnishing Good-.

j. Burger & Co.. have added to their
stock this spring one Of the finest selcc
tions- OF gents furnishing goods ever
brought 70 this city. Gentlemen are In
vited 10 call and examine goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

A. HALLEY.--A .ilnelot OF table and
pocket cutlery, also spades, shovels-
hoes, rakcs, forks,axes and a general line
of hardware just received by A. HALEY,
ll5 Commercial avenue. 2-lS-3m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Fresh arrival OF a very large aJsort
ment Of ladies' and gents Kid gloves at
j Burger & Co. 32l-tf
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1Surrats for Babies.

Sleeping carriages and prcambulators.
for babies OF all sizes, ut prices ranging
from 81 30 10 S2j. at VIM. Eichhon-s fur
niture factory, corner Seventeenth street
and Washington avenue. I-ll-lmH
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Elegant Novelties.

Ribbons, fans and parasols, latest styles
and lowest prices for sale at Burger q
COS. Al.o an exquisite lot Of cashmere
and ccru ties. in the newest designs.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Tho Centennial Rcirigcralor-thc latest
improvement and the best ever made;
also fine assortment of hardware and
cutlery at greatly reduced prices, nj A.
uallcys. No. ll5 Commercial avenue.
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White Goods

White goods and linens Including all
kinds Of white wear for suits for ladies'
and children. ut Burger & Cos. The
prices of these goods are extremely low,
and the stock Il a most attractive one.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

At a meeting OF the Ladies Centennial
Association, held yesterday afternoon. 1t
was decided 10 give the third. and last,
party of the season at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mr.. Rosenwatcr. next Tuesday
evening.
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JUST RECRIvED'-A. HALEY has just
received fine lot of canary and mock
ing bird cages, dover stands, flower
trainers, baskets, archer, hearts and
wreathes, which he has marked very low,
ut lll Commercial avenue 2-lS-3m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Ladies linen and alpaca suits, beauti-
fully made and stylishly trimmed. for
sale at j. Burger & cos. These suits
are selling a. low AZ material can be
bought in this city. Call and see them.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Linen fibre, plate finish. letter and note
paper at the BULLETIN office. Blue aud
cream laid, below st. Louis prices.
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JAMES W ATsON,
Sergeant, Signal Service. U. s. A.
Port List.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Jim Fisk. Paducah.
+" 4. 4. Hillman, Nashville.
- Grand Lake, barges, N. ..
DEPARTED.
Steamer Jim Fisk. Paducah.
L" Il. Il. IIiilman, Nashville.
g Grand Lake, barges, st. Louis.
GENERAL ITEMS.
Yesterday was one OF the dullest
days of the season about the levee.
The Jim Fisk brought and took
very light loads.
The T.. Il. Hillman came down from
Nashville with 2l2 sacks OF corn for
Friar's Point, 20 tons pig iron and 2OS
packages iron for st. Louis. She took
back light load.
The Grand Lake and barges passed
up for St. Louis.
The steamer Alice reports the follow
ing changes in lights below this point,
for the instruction of pilots and marin
ers: Morgan's Bend, new light. located
II miles above the head Of the young
cottonwoods opposite the wreck of the
Yazoo Bell; Ashley Avenue light, moved
to Palestine Bend. mile above the ave-
nue.. to the head of the cottonwootls, on
account OF high water.
Nibctts's Landing light, new, II miles
above the landing, on the Mississippi
side.
Deans Island light, new, located in the
bend opposite Deans Island.
Point Pleasant, Mo-, new light, To-
Gated in the bunch of timber between
Point Pleasant aud Williams.
New Madrid Bend light. moved from
the wreck of the John j. Roe, 10 the
black bank. u miles above.
James Bayou light, moved from OPP
poslte No. 3. down to James Bayou land
ing.
Natchez Island light, moved from the
middle to the extreme head OF the island.
Point Pleasant, Louisiana, light on the
old levee, 80 yards below extreme point.
Bole Shed light, replaced at the land
inc.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

The measles have taken quite hold
among the children of the city. The
disease prevails in every part OF town.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

4 beautiful line Of new embroidcries
just received by the recognized 'cmbroid-
cry house Of Cairo-J. Burger Il co.
3-2l-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

Work of improving and bcautiiying
st. Mary's Park, by planting trees, etc.
has begun.
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Cashmere lace and netting. splendid
assortment, certain to please the ladies',
just in, at j Burger ~ Go. 3-2l-f
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But why enumerate? 1t is impossible
to list all articles and prices. Come ana
see for yourself, and ascertain II the above
prices are not cheaper than the same
goods were ever before offered for in this
market. DANIEL HARTMAN,
Cor. Commercial ave. and Sixth st.
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RIVER MEMS.

WAR DEPARTMENT. Hivrp RErour. I
April 81, .s76 !
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Whereupon the following preamble
and resolution We're presented, and Oh
motion OF Alderman Nellis, adopted by
the following vote
Ayes-lIalliday, Lancaster, Nellis,
Parker, Pati,r, Rittenhousc-G.
Nays-O.
WHEREAS, Ii appears from the exam
ination and canvass of the certified re-.
turns of the election for municipal
officers held in the city of Cairo, on
Tuesday, the 18th day OF April. A. ID.
1876, in pursuance OF due notice thereof
heretofore given, and which returns have
been laid before the city council of said
city, this day, that for the Office of city
clerk, James w. Stewart, received, five
hundred and scycnty-seven 90 votes.
William X. Hawkins received four hun
drcd and twcnty-seven (421) votes.
William French ANley received three
hundred and thirteen (?l3) votes. That
for the office of city treasurer i. Nj.
Stockncth received six hundred aud
seventy-two (G72) votes. and Byron +.
Blake received six hundred and forty
seven (Gi7) votes. That for the Office of
city attorney Harmon II. Black received
eleven hundred aud seveniy-siX 1l76)
votes. but there We're seven az scattering
votes. That for alderman of the First
ward Jewctt Wilcox received one hun
drcd and sixty QGO) votes, and Paul q.
Schulz received sevcnty-three (73) votes.
That for Alderman of the Second ward
n. b. Thistlewood received one hundred
and siXty-four AGO votes. and VIM. Il.
Beerwart received one hundred and forty
four 0il) votes, and there were two t2l
scattering votes. That for alderman OF
the Third ward William T.. Wright. re-
ceived one hundred and seventy-forr
| U74l votes. nrh John Gladnvy received
scyenly-iour (7i) votes. That for alder
man ofthe Fourth ward NJ. j. McGanley
received one hundred and clghty-ihree
1S3) votes. Casper Yost received eighty
nine 1881 votes. and John Turner re-
ceived twenty (2O) votes. That for alder
man of the Fifth ward Thomas w. Hal
liday received one hundred and seventy
five (l76) votes, and John =. Gamble
received forty (l0) votes.
II Is therefore hereby declared by the
city council OF said city OF Cairo,
convened for the purpose OF examining
ana canvassing the returns Of said cleo
| tlon, that the said James W. Stewart has
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-04-22

just received by Goldstine a Rosen-
water. 32Sif.
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"A splendid selection OF cheviots just
received at Goldstine 4 Roscnwater's.
3-2G-tf
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:. Black received in the Fourth
ward....".....-. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %.
III. II. Black received In the Fiith
ward. Observation-Disclosures. 1913
lotai ............ ....... I...''..'..... l,l'O
That for the Office OF
ALDERMAN IN FIRST WARD,
Jcwett Wilcox received. .............. lG0
Paul G.. Schulz received.............. %
FOR ALDERMAN SECOND WARD,
y. B. Thistlewood received...--... lG4
VIM. Il. Beerwart receiyed........". IA
FOR ALDERMAN THIRD WARD.
VIM. T.. Wright received, III
Jno. Gladney recciyed............... -
FOR ALDERMAN FOURTH WARD,
NJ. j. McGaulcy received. lS3
&. Yost received. ............".-." 50
Jno. Y. Turner received. ............ 20
FOR ALDERMAN FIFTH WARD,
Thos. w. Halliday rccciyed........ l15
j. Z. Gamble received. 10
4
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'Below nigh water of 1874.
JAMES W ATsON.
Sergeant, Signal Service. Y. s. A.
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Z Gems


Fifty cents. at Winters Gallery.
.2-23-,t
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JAMES WATSON,
Sergeant, Signal Service, y. : A.
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Strict Economy
y. HARTMAN!

You viii Profit by 10 iG You dJ!
You viii Lose by 10 ~ You don't
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Ghe 8nlletin.
ANNOJNS EMGNTS.

FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized 10 announce that X. A. Ed
mundson Is an independent Republican candi
date Tor sheriff. Of the epsuing county election.
We are authorized 10 announce PETER SAuP,
for an independent candidate for sheriff of Al
eNandcr county, ut the ensuing county election.
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FORLEASE OR SALE.

Lands, in tracts to suit, near Cairo.
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