ocr: va!.U.-«rv i -..t.dly k i i I & i o ST. LOUIS. M(. S o v e s subscribers, proprie of the Empire Stove St. Louis, beg to inform Stove in Iowa that they established a branch their house in Keokuk, will Keej on hand a large wt .l as»orted *tock Ac llrat illfT S o v e s Am• 1 -1_' 1 i11 rm-rthcy call particular at to the "Golden Hot-air Cook Stove, has now stood the branch in Keokuk will be oon.-:antly supplied, 200 Wis iron wire nos 6,00t) Isl- b'led A char 4 to 2t eoal sheet lion, 1,5(»o bxs tin plate, as- n..s. 12 to 27, sorted 20 do Rtusia Iron 20 cases sheet sine. J. Hardware and Cutlery. Viiect Iinporiai ion. for 1 RAIN a i i u n o o i n S o e No. 70 Main St., Kroknk. Ih now Receiving an extensive assortment of A S I O N A E O I N I'"! r.l.rie Ult.l Up. i, W'»i 1*. Iiiai.nhij.. Til.— l-., -m ,i ity of tna &nt*b, mmwt be eanidted any wh .-re, and only need t« be seen to be appreoteted. of U N I S I N ing all that la Bcoessafy lo eotiijrtete a gsailemun' priees by O O S wardrobe, hI n *9 I n n e s* O o e 1 s 1 5 5 1*1* CASH I l,t SIVI V, DI 85 Main *trrrt, Im ivi n n Third und lotirili. y- I :). I a ft fcf. r' W. 11. Tl CKEU are now rcc-l ving if Er.g for the VXES spring tiade by the ships At and Rockaway from Liverpool, and steamrs the Mi^iasippi, together with extensive purchas from American manufacturer.-', by almost every which arrive^ a* tin.- port, and -re prepared to inerca.»ed inducene i.ts to pur! Row land's HI other brands sale low by W. A H. TI CKER. gooee-ueck, riveuil. cast suel plai lent, aud Carolina hues, fur sale in by ti (o., y o o s V a i e y *ood«. Carpets, KKArtl'-MADi: CI.OTHIN«. Ac., Wblek are offered, at .VIIoL^s.A LK or i"l \IL. a: VERY LOW 1»R1«'ES. To the Retail Trade we w«u!d -ay. that having luade arrangements in our store, w« are Bow fully it, and all who wish to Lei v ("Hi-: S I' FOlt ASH, ar. mvit-.-.l to cal! and examine our Goods and pricwl o I K i O S i V A i O I V I A I O asers. and will any St. Louis bill which may have been in our line. di'vv AXES !—Hunt's,Collins'^immoDs',Lip pineott't axes, for sale low bv u S. W A II. TI CKER, Rowland's and other brands, tor sal, by S. W. A H. 1 l.'CKEB. great vn- S. W. A 11. Tl CKER. k, for tale low and Trace Chains, a large «t,» S. W. A U. TI CKER. of w aldrou's and other makes, for sale low by BIand I LDEILS' hardware, locks, latches, belt fast butts, serews, Ac. 1 '•1 .• '-U-.U-i- jf Also, an which w :U w anil at A. H. HEASUP. Se MOOKKe Agent, No. .»I Main-st. between 3d A 4th, KEOKl K, lows, 10,090 Ibebrai 1. j, per 14,000 do cop'r bott'ow 25cases sheet'g copr 2,000 lbs brass kettles Iry pans, ill Uo imitation do: 200 dox Tinner's Tools and Machineg, Rivets, Ear?, Soldi r, Soldering Irons, Pressed Ware, v i s Plates, a c buck ind Tea Kettle Covers, A'. Japanned Ware, an extensive assomment, all of which, tbey to sell at lowest market n.tss. both at St. I^ ui- and Keokuk, and would respectfully invite the of purchaser* to their stock. BRIDGE A BROTHER. rcp231yd W. S. MiiRk, Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. S o k ten of two years,and has not its equal in the Mis sissippi MIi ley and to the Golden Harp," be ing a greaalv improved Treiumiu Cook Stove Their assortment of Heating Stoves for and coal is Nnic entirely new tern?, one of which, ••Young America," splendid parlor stove, cently patented, will I ouiid erior to any vention of thcaK- for liating heat. They n saie lit thi ir store *t. Loais, from K i O K K I V V 4 %»¥, JONEK A I'Et K, AREATA, BOEitCk 1ST FI. PATENT Vt-MLL suj^rior article for horse power, aud a wonderful labor and time saving for sale low by S. W. A II. TUCKER. 1 RAIN AND liRASS SCYTHES—A' !arg. stock sale assortment constant I' O the mch 17d£* S1dealers o W. A II. TICKER. LAY, iron and wood-braced grain cradha, for low by S. W. 4 H. TICK EH. tul*- patent and common Snafths, a large slock, for sale low by S. W. A H. TI CKER. on i-iiiei :a tin Jii' A N V li. A full assorsment 1,000 do spelter 2,000 do block tiii 5 cases kettles and rauc pane t. R. ON KM. C. K. STAMTON ("AliV ADV, JOKP.M 4c PKCK, ,I(»N the Ai.iu. Importers a in l-- r, !cn and lH»mesti Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, Pistols, Sash, Glass, bctwetnHth aud 9th, Keokuk, Iowa. Opposite chanics* Block. janld


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ocr: pinpn 11 Vf tvr'u Re-oprned With a New Stock o Y O O S WINDOW SHADES, CURTAIN GOODS, GILT CORNICES A BANDS, AND M*Fnrstialaini: Wvf (.oodi. AT

place_of_publication: Keokuk, Iowa

publisher: J.B. Howell


ocr: 1WILL s e the Southwest i of octioi: IUV XoWB- ship (16, Range 6, witiiin three uiile of Keekuk, on the Plank Koad, 100 acres iu cultivatioa, ou the following terms Oue third cash, and the remain der on ten yeart credit, by pavitij tea per eent. in terest auuually. £aM'L F. MILLER- Keokuk, April S, lS66-dtf BN»KHlNDERWANfED.~A"good Bookbiader will find ernploymeBt Bt f»ir pviees, on affly iug mediately to I.N. PJEAF apr22-dlm


ocr: & PAEMELE & CAMPBELL, PT\ maim street, betw. 4c )H mum K E O K U K I O W A liRAI.KHS IN frl*i: GOLD ANU MLVEH I'AntOH, OFrit'B, KIT. HKN ANI MMLL.NE t'UX'KS, Fine ,Jewelry. Silvt Knives, Forks, LMIISS, t'ups, Napkin Rings, etc., warranted equal to coin Oold Pens, Pencils, Chains, Lockets, Keys, Fine Pocket Cutlery, Shear-..'-vissor*, Razors, Pistols, Combs, Brushes, Porte Moimaies, and a general assortment of niiHicAii nsTin MEJITI, Compri.-ing Violins. Accordeons, Flutei, Files. Flageolets, Banjos, Tamhofincs, tit*., also, a «up'rior quality of Violin, Ouitar and Baus Viol String- and Trimmings. P.wticula'" attention invited t-. our hirrr-'and es tens- g"Id, HilV a od it in .- reel as: with whicn we can ami all eyea that van uo suited. JlTWc are prepar.d to do all kinds of Clock nnd Wauh Re.pairiug. und jobbing of every description (wiiiiiect.d with our trade. N ie, eii.bcr 20. dA w HI •OI'IM ». JEWELRY STORE rnHE Subscrib re#]«.-cifully Lnloriu* the A citiions of Ke.ikuk and irinity that ht a s e s u e u i i n e .- s i n I K S N K W BRICK llorsK, ON 2n STIU:ET IIF.TWKF.N M/ JO|I SON, where ho will keep a general and i» lceStd stock of gold undsilvtr wntclietand liold Jewelry of every description, vix.t l^tuies'Gold Breast and Ear Rings, uff Plus, Filler Rings, tiold lets, Ladies'and Gentlemen's gold chain-. Ladies' (HirdCa-es and Port Mon:u -.-. tiold find Silver bles, tiold. Silver, Steel and Plated Sje*taclo-'. tiold Skcve buttons. Clasps. Studs, Collar m. n's (i-ld Brea«t Pins, Ac.. Ac. A IL- will also have on hand at all times a large well assoi tnl ttock of Silver Ware. which he warrants t. pim has rs to 1* as pure as Also LOCKS, of till seriptions, warranted to goo i tmi- f--t vclve months. dec i _JCtES OTHER. 1» AT I«I2N I N. W. JONES, Dealer in Clocks. It an lics A lewelr) O.\ .-H UMJ (Nejt di^»r to C. Parsons* Bunking IIou-m',* KFoKUK loWA. Tand HE suljserilier has just received a large beautiful stock of Wold and Isilvor Watches, Gold Jewelry, Ac., comprising th latest styles tif Indies' Br«iist Pins, Ea1 Rings. Finger Rings. Cuff Pins, tiold Guard and Fob Chains, Keys, Seals, Silver Thimbles, Slides, Snaps, Studs, Hold Pen* with or holders, Gold lVncils, Pens and Pencils. WATCH RKI'AHUNG. The subscriber being a practical feels competent to repair the most difficult and cate work that may IK- entrusted to his care A11 work warranted to give satisfaction. CoRHKlT Timk. The public may rest assured t: ii- the cerrect is, and always will be kept by Nov. 28, 1.,.:.—dly V W. JONES. i.« w, iin i.L, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER In every description (if Daguerreotype Goods, Chemicals, &c., ALL Sec. l.uovli" .-eiii i i'l 'I iiiv iinitid ..le w li I Hli I'd ojs n as represented, and in all cases whele do not the money win rcfundttl. It wiii be my endeavor to keep an assortment all styles ana kinds used in the art, and they be furnished at the lowest price. All orders by mail or otherwise will receive nutrition. 0 ROOMS. •i'J Brady St reel. 86 Main Street, Keokuk, Ia veiipoi I-i'.ia. decfidA w


ocr: 0 o i n K K K 11 Iv WBDNESDA 1' MORSIX d, APRH 23 "orriClAL PAPER OP THB cnV. /Vr PrettiicnHa! El n't on, I At Lar* I». I mi.I r,K« HI I III"* Dint riot.. W. n. vfo^R. M, o*€ Pur Sff'f qf Staff .1 I.I.I HI I v F0r Auditor rf Slate IO»l IMT'I I tU F*r Treat, of State *1 "»IOHHIs. for AttfffH' t. -rrttl A. WICK.


ocr: Iteek BLACK AND FANCY DRESS SILKS SUMMER DRESS OOOD0, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, preasly for tho Retail Trade in this Market. ALL Pntsovs FORE BCTING ELSE- WHLLL. Stecollect the Place, Is in Receipt of a complete AND FINE STOCK OF LADIES' AMD GENTLEMEN'S DRESS AND FURNISHING GOODS. "tea. The ait*ntioo at elate bajreit Is solicited. The I¥ew Tork Store, btCuXL) M'KLLl, few Been fr«as Mmim. Will Upea en I A i i WIT* The moult F.tshioaahU and best Selected ^22-iAw 11 A Hare Chance is -Votr Offered To nilllnert and I'aary (ioodi DEALEliS, by the sul^-rile-r, who propose- sell out her entire stock of Millinery and Fau l® DOMESTICS, Laces, Hosiery and Trimmings Kfer offered for sate ia this city, UMI bought el- MAKINC PKKCHASKS AND WISB- IKG TO SAVK FRO* TWEXTR-FRVE TO FITTY PI* C**T. WiLt EI- AMINK THIS STOCC BE is**:*' W VOBK ITOIitU •ecABi Itmt, Kesksk. FRESH SPRING & SUMMER DRV GOODS. P. 1). FOS'IEK, Second St, bet. Mitln a Johnson. apr«-««t


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ocr: O A A AXD GOD NCI BI.UFFS CUT O N I U S I N E HD A Couneil lilutfs. RL respectfully informs the pub- lie that he will run a line of Carriages from Council Bluffs to Omaha, regularly twice every day, aad oftener when desired, regard* leas of Weather. Carriagee will be in readineM, Morning ana Evouing to convey passengers from Omaha te v4u35-tf.

place_of_publication: City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

publisher: Joseph E. Johnson


ocr: Gr**n aad other Se«d». Descripti vt Caialoguea gratis to apulicanta. FebW. m'i Agricultural &ed aud Too! Win. M. Plant A co., No. 14 North Mtn Street, St. Louis, Mo. wuoi.xasLiS ajip bstail dilalcs^ in Thresh rs, Hay aud Straw Cut lers, Horse iwers, Gri-t Mills. ^*u*uge .lio^ Cutters, Corn rn4oah crushers. Reapers, Corn Planters, Cider Mi Is, Com Sheltera, Horas Kakss, Koad Sciafera, Fau Mi I lis, Hay Presses, Caiuvtlora. Shovels, Muwsn, Harrows, Churua, Plows, Hoes. Axes Ac., Ac. Rakea,


ocr: J. ». WWKci. T. «. JENNINGS 4 SMITH, W O E S A E O E S COMMISSION MERCHANTS, axd DEaI IM IX O U N 1 1 V i O U E Sccoud ?tieet, Corner of FrancU, ST. JOSUI'II, MO., BAVE our customers ia exchange for Good*. now in store a good stock of 0 ries, excluMVriy at whole sale, au very low price*. One of tiie firm, (J. B. niugs.) I* mi* iu thp Eastern cities, and return via Flew Orlears, intending to an extens ve assortment principally for aud at fir»l hands, enabling them :o sell a* a*lhe\ could be bought of Jobbed in St. aud landed here. iL/'Coun ry Produce of all kiadatakrr


ocr: ence COUNCIL BLUFFS k NEBRASKA TICKET OFFICE! TICKETS for Omaha, Nebraska mm! City, Flo 7 Ft. Calhoun, :it Hari's Exchange, Can ter Broadway, Couucii bluffs. H. I). liAiLL, Proprietor. July 31, '55. v5n2ltf


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ocr: Stoves and Tinware, Chain Pui^ps, Lightning Rods and Castings for s*!e. Job ff'ork done in 'Pin, Shot Iron y Copper to order. Prairie State Stoves. In offering the Praiiie State Stove to the public, I say that it is plain »nd simpl* in its construction, with heavy and substantial plates and will never crack from heat, and is warran ted in ALL CASES to draw, bake and cook toMie greatest perfection, unless the draft is obstruc ted by the setting up of the Stove or arrange ments of pipe. N. B.—I will remind my friends ^gain a I do not consider it my business to run after man when his note ornccount becomes due. Thankful t\r ast favors he will begTad to see yoa at tne Old Tin Shop in Ottumwa. E. WASHBURN. Ottvmwa, Dec. 6th, 18o5.

place_of_publication: Ottumwa, Iowa

publisher: R.H. Warden


ocr: IT THAT TIIK Fanner's Exchange" U A i O S E IS attracting the peopl- by it, varieties of Seasonable Goods at Low Prices! Having enlarged o ir Store room and it With a COilPLKTE ASSORTMENT of alt i of Goods and Wares. ju,t receded V Philadelphia and New York, Great niAuecments! Ishers offered for the Ca*h or Ready Pay de,. Our stock consists in part as follows PLMN AI*B FANCY DRY GOOm CfcGTIR ASS I Ks S \TI\FW E A N S & n V i i s i v AlADE CLOTliLV- HA ft*. & A S A K A A S S O E N O O O S & SHOES. NOTICE. ^'Khest prices will be Daid for all kinds of IVoducetttatcan a e hailed, such u Fhur Gram, Butter, $c.,^ ., Jc. Ottumwa, Dec. 6thf lJ^5. SU A CG*


ocr: TUE GREATEST IUAMC NO MISTAKRit I V U O V O DESIRING ,r UMROY & Oj»j E A E 9 il OTTttltVI. 1DHA. to tJose out their Fall and inter Stock, to make roo«a for a stuck of SfRINC. AND SuMMEK CioODS, Will from this time till the 2t»th March, sell at Unusually Low Prices! JAMES PCMROY. A. H. WA*D£K. for ca?h or Produce. In Ex?hane e for Goods we want I.. V. I —7 EAL FLAXSEED, EANS, ARD, OATS, CORK, BUTTKR, BEESWAX, RAGS, HIDES, and "IVwc/.* and Trade,'* of all for which we will pay the highest market We also wish a settlement of aH last years accounts either by note or cash, hn mediately. Ottumwa Jan. 30th. 1850. LINSEED Oil, Fish do. Neats Foot do. £w«e) do. Castor do. for sal by the gal lon. W. L.


ocr: Ware, in alt its varieties, respectfully solicPe a share of patronage from the Citizens of Ot tumus and Wapello County, and adjoining .NEW'STOVE I N S O HAVING Opened shop ill Ottumwa for the .v.fe of Stoves an 1 Me.nufacture of Tin Counties, where they will alway* find a good article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in my business, 1 feel competent to execute any worls in my liue I may be favored with. Metalic Jioo/ing executed with care und neutners. Copper and Shop on Main Street, nextdoortotlw kery. GKORGE SMITH. Otiumwa March 20th, 1855.—no5tf. fJu% gattering o/ uny required *hape. Syouting and Spuutinghead* made copper tin or zinc. MJcddcIs of Machinery or any article for the Pat tent Jobbing Qj alikinaa und in" all Mdtals thai Can be done in a in Shop.


ocr: II Nc.v* Watches AND E W E Y JLS received bv Expr ss.a splendid lot of line Gold and Silver Watches. AL80—a large and splendid tot of fine Gold Jewelry, con sis ting in part of Eard rops, Breastpins, CufTpins, Masou's and Oddlellow's Pius, Finder Rings, Silver Thimbles, Gold PensJ besides amount of Portnionaies,- Pistols, Chains, Guards, Razors, HaMr a Tjoth Niushes, and, in fact a full aiid stock of goods belonging to the Lina." CHEAP FOB CASH IS THE MOTTO. 03~ Watch and Clock repairing up with ne&tnessand Dispatch. C. A. BRADSHAW- Ottumwa, March, 13th, 1856. no4tf Spring Sales. Low prices, t? CASH and PROMPT time buvers. J. HALSALL, VflWf.ESALE BOOKSELLER, JSTATIOK ER AND BLANK BOOK MANU FACTURER. No 120 IIIAI^N STREET SI LOUIS has •ale all the SPELLING BOQKSJ I GEOC-HAPHUS, REAUEHS, I HISTORIES,^ A KITH KflCa^ DICTIONARIES' UBAMMEHI, PAUOSOPIHES. to., now in u^e, together with a large sto( k of LAW, MEDICAL *\D MlSt^LLWE 0^S BOOKS. forming the most eOiOpliite assortment to be found in this city.' —ALSO:— Papers, Fort it* and Homu tic Stationary ofthe finest quality. 'Countiy Merchants and others should not fail to call at l'.'O Mainitreet. March, 13th'56—n4-Iy. General Land Agency, IIKO\V\ Sc AVE established an Office ia Ottumwa for the PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMS, WILD LANDS. AiynTOWN PRO PERTY, PURCHASE. SALd A -ii) LOCATION OF LAND WARRANTS, PAYMENT OF TAXES, tc. v Rein^ Notaries Public, and having the only ecmpUu abstract of lands in this county, we Will give pai ucular attention to the examination of Tit les and Conveyancing. We are also con


ocr: will FOP Hale, SeveralluimTred acres of CHOICE I.AVD in'Wa pello Ciunty. Persons wishing to purchase well to call on J. W. to DIXON Ottuin-


ocr: I have also en hand a splendid lot e-HAIRSr Such as conrnfn Winter, French, Polka, COB rnon Rockers,* Cane seat Rockeis, Childrens, &C-. &.C., I still carry on the business at the two story frame building on Main Street, opposite the Mill square, where I a:n prepared to make to order, all kinds of furniturein tfi8 Cabinet line, in a neat and workmanlike ma ner. Having been enjaced in the business many years, I flatter myself, that the style and quality of rny work wili give entire satisfaction to all who buy. Coffins made on the shortest notice. Lumber takeft in exchange for Furni ture. (JSTTo thosa indebted to me I would respect fully State that, as times are hard, I would he much obliged if they would "fork over U K N 1T li E WARE R0031. II .WING Fitted up, and enlarged the ca pacit/of my furniture wareroom, (two !.ers e (f my shop on Main ft.) 1 would re.«peeffuHy inform the citizens of Wapello, una adjoining counties, 'hat 1 am now ready to furnish cheap as they can be bought west of the Mississippi, al. articles of furniture, such as Bureaus of dirferent styles, Coniniou, cot tage.' and French Bedsteads. Breakfast and dinning Tal'les, Stands, Cribs, Lounges} Mat' trar:es,tfC. tf ~. JOSEPH ELLERMAN. Ftb. 12, no. 1. tf.


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ocr: Olfiai4k, BUlDtiU & BKO., rr. i/ji is. mo. S o v e s a n Tb* ftlle rriix-r-. ,'firie tor* of the Eiup.re h,v, WorKK, St. l^.mJ, br» leave to inf .rm Stove Dealer* in Iowa that t|»«y have c!iab)ialn :i t»raf. their bui*c in Keokrk, wiitr 'they will K«cp«"ii ftnntlyon hand a lar^e and well-as.orted ut k oeklnr A Neat ing Stoves. Among the lortner they would call particular at tention to the '-Golden Era'' Hot-air Ci»»k Store, which hac now su^od the their branch in Keukak will be eon tantly npplisd, bdi* iron wiraiw* 5,ttd| 'uu LTiedA eh*r 4 to 20 «oal- «heet irMf bx* tin plat^aS" *o*- 12 to 27 ^ortcl 2ftd Ku»»ia lion{ *eyJ*ljF«i fjfolhing! Cfothiaff toothing Haiiuuotii lolhiii£ Store, \o. TO Mam St., Keokuk. I* now Receiving art extensive assortment of FASHIONABLE CLOTHING tii. i»uv^i sajj- i-»i skma: gu^.,.... ijy of m. eannat b^tedM »nr where, »ud only need t«. beyeen to b« uppreeiated. Mock of XI ea*e vheet tine. 50 du imitation do 20t» do* fr' I S I N O O O S Ontapri!ing all that i? n rc«*afj t« co»pfH«afratlemiti'- Witnlro)^ .-in .,f pbieb rea«M»nalle prices hv A H. 11 .ia: 1 I v'' dly fry pans1, Tinner'* Tool* and Machine, Ki*ets, Ear*. Solder. Soldering Iron*, Pre«ied Ware, vis: tic*, bucket and Tea Kettle Cover*, Ac. Ah Japanned Ware, an extensive a*orniuent, all of which, tney ere determined to fell at. lowest market rate*, both at St. Louii1 and K.-oknk, and would reepectfallj invite the attention «f pnrcha-er to their-tck. BRIDGE k October 1st, 1M55. loit i'A»ii i xri.i sivf:i.v. DI KKFJ A OO., Mala straet, ketweeq Third aai S oarth, KEOKt K, IOWA Ar^ in receipt of a lar^c stock of Dfy Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets, Ki ADYn.t )E Ac., Wbiah are oflvr*-»l.ai A HOLL ALK ur Ri-.T AIL, a: VERY LOW PRICES. To the Retaii Trade wo wwu.d -ay. that havn-^ inad arrang- menu in «uv for it, and alt w wi^b to b",' .* .1 ,.Ai' FOlt 1 A -il, are tr* 11 1 to -*11 itrnl xmjiin,- our tionlj an*f Tflfict*. «»M: l'MI( AAU IJt.VIATlO.X. vi ttewivr ii i .-a w and at Agent. Ko, UI Main-iit. between ."kl k 4ffc# KEOKIK, lows i 11 11 e S o e k« test o I 'wo years and ba» not li: e.^iiai in 1 he Mi* nfiip|.. vallov und t» tbc tiolUen ilarp," U Inpf a greaaly improve*! I'ieiniiiiu Cook Move. Their a.«nrtment of Heating Stovev for wood and coal i exten-ive.— Some entirely new pat tern^ one of which, tbc Young America, a iplendid parlor ^t«ive,re cently patented, will be found »u])er.or touny in vention thengeforra di.it lnjr heat. They have on #aic at their *torc in St. Lonit*, from whieh Cop- lS,»eO Ibf braaicr, per 14,000 do cop'r bott'ms 2ica*es iheet'gcojpr 2,000 lb* braM kettles 1,000 do spelter 1,000 do block tin 5 cafe* Puree lain kettles and »uuc pan* the BROTHER. .MOORE, Agent, Kaokak, lows. «tor., wc are now fully prepared HEASLIP W. S. 9IOOKK. gent, Ko, y I


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ocr: N^ISTOCK! Beaulihtl $priii£ Sc *.• »,.* i?Vi UKT .Htyle*!!! E ARE NOW RECEIVING ONK OF THE LARGEST SL I MSSNIFREO STO KS OF SPRING Sc SI HTIER AV IN JI.I» lorus to attempt to enu merare ifli e\\en*the tenth part ol the ariieles* »Wf aro comprised ia our bm sj^flpre/^r^-trV. s r'- that it is varied. BANtsomit^AI\d\lIlEAP i" n- short linie,- prompt' paying and (.'ASH eustomers, yi'e will, a* here 'ofore, sell at tery small profits? We will !»s heretofore ^ake all kinds of Pro duce in exchange for Goods B^The Ladiee are requeated to sail and examine*-.cur handsome stock of Bonnets, Dfesa Good* and Shoea. HUM ROY & CO. Omirnwa. A^ril 17th, 1850.


ocr: Ottumwa Iowa. NEW STOVE"" I N S O HAVING onened Shop in Ottumwa a" toe the sale of Stoves and Manufacture of Tin its varieties, I respectfully solicife ashare of patronage from tbe Citiz iis «,f Ot tiimwa and Wapello County, ai.d adjoinine Counties, where they will alway# find a mo2 article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in my business, I feel competent to execute any wor* in my line I may be favored with. Aletalic Roofing execu.'rd with cart and neatners. Copper ami 'fin gattering of any required bhape. Spouting and Spoutivgheads made rf copper tin or zinc. Mod dels of Machinery $$ any article for the Pulp tent (fflce Jobbing 4* all kinas and in fl// Mettals that can be done a in Shop. Shop en Main Street, next to the Ba fi* GEORGE SMITH. Otiumwa March 20th, 1855.—no5tf.


ocr: it BRO. v E A E S S AND CLOTHING. V I U E i OTTUMWA :J0WA. ARE now receiving the largest and most de sirable stock Of goods ever offered in this market, and will be continually receiving fresh supplies which will suit the tastes of any o..e, and prices. Their stock consists in Dry goods of all kinds, clothing. Hats, Boots and Shoes, Silks, Mantillaa, Talmas, Carpets, Oil t'lo'hs, window Shades, Clocks, Aucord.ons^ Violins, Trunks, ind Notions together with a large as sortment of Ribbonds, Silk aud Straw Bonnets, Queensware and Groceries. As we expect do a Ready nay Produce taken in exchange for goods. M11X16AN it april 28 '56 no 10 tf buainesa, v e will be enabled to sell cheaper than those selling on time. All we ask is for people to call and price our stock. BRO. aad CANDIES, for sale by


ocr: WEBoston, S O K ?frf fine Syrm Snmmcr (Tlolfjitt^, EVER OFFERED IN THE CUL'STY. Fine Cloth, Cassimi-re, Tweeds, Jeans ami Linen, Frock and Sack Coats, all colors and Cassimere, Satinet, Jeans, Tweeds, Duck, Drill and Linen Pants. Satin, Silk, Vdencea, Lines aad Marseilles Fiiio Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers Cravats, Gloves, Hosiery 8tc. kc. Groceries, Choice Coffees, Teas, Sugars. Molasses, Tobacco«, Dried Fruit, Rai Nuts, Cheese, Candies, Cod Fish ano extra Cigars, Chocolate, Spices, &.c. &c. PHILADELPHIA GOODS By Kail Hoad & Mad Pike. 8PRWG Sc Gents Fine Halt, Spring Styles. Extra Silk, Soft Hats.—* Tmn Brown Drab mnd Black in great variety. Panama, Straw and Palm Do. Uatrimed Palm Leaf SLC. great variety. Ottumwa, April 10th, 186(1. noRif. READY II are now receiving from Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis, our usual full supply of Dry Goodt, Silks, Fancy Goods and Bonnets, Clothing and Furnishing Goodt, Hats, Boots and 6/iotJ, Hardware, Groceries, Iron, Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints Ac. ffCi Jnst in by Rail Road from Roston IMaiiiif act lire rsu :kJ[ *23 Largest & Most Complete SI UJIER LUIKSS GOODS. Fine Black Silkl I/eavu do for Mantillas, Plaid Silk, Rich Spring Styles, Challis, De JJegfs, Lawns, Gingham, 4*c. Spring Styles Prints Furniture Do, Checks. Plaids Shirtings Drills, 'lickings. Lin en Dftin asks, Diapers 4*c. Finn Cassimeres, Spring Styles Fine Duck and Drills, l'e/luw ana Brown Linens, Ilerin% Bone Do, Ripka Cortds, Cottonades, Drills^]' Denims 4"C. Soft Straw Bon ne s, new Styles. Bonnet Rib* bens, I'eils, Gloves, Hosiery 4-c. Boys Hats and Caps, DEVIN & BR Ottumwa, May 15th, 1856. it BRO. v


ocr: LANGSDORF. CLOSING UP. I.AKGM)OI would say to «H indebted to him on account, lhat he has resolved to close up his business at A^encj City, and hence requests all. knowing themselves Indebted to him to come forward immediately and settle by Cash or Note. All w ho dooot respond to this call by the 15tb of July, will find their accounts in the hands of an officer for collection.


ocr: BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEATHER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. A A V E S WOULD respectfully inform the public that he is in receipt: of his Spring Stock of goods in his line, which he can supply to all who will favor him with a call on better terms than ever offered in this county. Having a complete assortment, from the^riNxsr GAITKR, to the COARSCST STOVIA. the wants of all can be satis fied IU quality audprictt. Having been inform ed that there are children coming into this State every day entirely barefooted, I would just sajr to their parents, that I have Shoes for every siae aa»i quality. A. L. GRAVES*


ocr: J. W. D1X0N, A O N E Y A a w AMD tt a I a a 9 OTTUMWA, IOWA. (Office at the corner of second ar.d Market St.) Collections made, Tules examined, Taxes paid. Lan« Warrants located, loans negotiated etc. All Busmeaa by nail will receive nvMBBt attention. Mareh 0th, 1355.


ocr: 'MAKE WAY FOR THE I I U S Free Exhibition, miss GRAND J2RIAL ASCENSION. V l! e^. a?in«,e 1,1 lenP,h- wire, to the topmost height of North's Circus, will take place a few rao nientj previous to the opening .of the Cirrus Le«,M»kn#e "h° bei"*v,heo,'ly person in the world that can accomplish this almost incredi Die feat. Tuts is given free charge.


ocr: J. H. G0WER, BROTHERS & CO., A N K E S li n IOWA CITY, May 1st 'Sfl-nlO—ljri


ocr: A. HEUVEL, M. D. Takes pleasure in announcing to the Citizeus of O'tiunwaana vicinity, that he bas moved his cilice upstairs above Street's Store vhere he will evtr b® found ready to attend to iny callie is line, txceptwher Absent »n irofe.-j,jnal busi ness. He respectfully soltana a ikut el thai public patronage. April 3d 185?—No 7 yy.


ocr: W STORE WITH A *1 AW HOT II STOCK or SPRING AND SUMMER GOOD DAVID SANDS, THREE STORY BRICK BLOCKi 8. B. CORNER, FRONT AND MARKRT UNDER THE RIVER OFFICE OTTUMWA low WOULD respectfully inform in Ottumwa, and country in Wap» ello county, and the public generally, t!iai he ig now fn recoipi of a lefge and w,'l| assorted stock of Spri11gjandSu11111ie.rtrood.-4, ot almost every varitty, which were care fully selected to suit* this market. 'Fhi stock consists in part as follows: Dry Goods, Silks, bareges, Challey, t'nng Dea lames. Lawns, Shawls, Ribbons, French work ed Collars, UiuWsleeves Cheujizeltes. lineii Handfteichiefs, Gtoves, sirk mitts, Cross barr'J and plain Jaconets, also a full stock of Cloi Consisting in part of dress Coats, Pants! and \ests together with an assortment of ClatliJ Cassiinert s, and Vestings, also Ucnts Furiiishin^ i»ootls. Consisting of Shuts, Cellars, drawers, sus penders, and Cravats, ajso', Boots and Shoel Hats and Caps.


ocr: Republican Aasoctafrtru meeting:* The 81TCRDAY EVENING 7 1-2 0 CLOCK. All those friendly to are respectfully Wapello County Central Republican Association will hold) their next meeting at the Couri House on next the invited to attend. SILAS OSBUKN, Pretf, CHAS. LAWAF.NCE, Sec'y, Ottumwa. July 2nd., 1856. cause


ocr: 50,000. WE expect to keep a full supply of Lath en hand through the season, for sale at low rates foa CASH ONLY. The highest prices paid for Lath timber, straight and round (not split) six inches and upwards in diameter. MYERS & DAVIS. Ottumwa,ATay 7th, '50-nll tf


ocr: Philadelphia Conai.f u Of Cash WOULD O I I I Clotl)9, Delighted, tfto, von can't but b«, With prices and t!u»irrjnality Of Shawls fine—aye, j)e ADLF.K Fi:i.\E!VAI« re«pectfully it form t\ie citizens of Ottumwa and vtcifiity, tnat they will have constantly on hand at their new Store, a complete stork of Dlty GOODS, in:: in pait of Dress Silk Bareges,Tis sues, ChaTley, De Laines, Brilliautes, LawnJ, Shawls, Kibbons, French worked Collars, Un dersleeves, Chemizettes, Linen Cambric Hiuul kercliief.*, Josephine Gloves, Black Silk Mitts. Also, a full steck of iiock aitd tiver Consisting in pai i uf Ui Coats. Pants, .Vests Stc together wifh an as- v«» «c..y of '(Taositturcs bestingo flie riehe«t patterns to CustorHr'* ork. 11*cir i.ew Shock Goods embraces particularly an tinoiual ex variety of E N I E N Stocks, Cravats, All ,A DLER & S s i i n o nl of Shirts. Collars, ode?, Drawee -Bm- &c. Als^i 0 0 0 S" I) 0 3 Hats & Caps. hail C*eat'on far and near. FEINEiMAN»8 shall liear Ptoclaim the news S then ore yoU Iu?t pealing drums and Ca».neui'a row Lama*too ^arSa',)S now foraH 'f yt*n Tne Ladies will our And call !n*Irnss compliments receive, tli^y must, the wonders to believe Goods In dill ereut prices, piles n "Grnt an4eWtee we havo all ki*ds piles, Of Spring Uotxls—lor it has crooe— We'll give bargaihs al for fun. Wonders you_shall see in every&fe, 7 ft .Embroideries and Trimming*, all io Mats and Caj^s. lar^e and small. All kinds of Good a.'to pirate But w'e cannot shop »oennuiertte, We have bargains bo!h go' In the Our Stock is plentiful cheap ai fine*. Remember the two story. Brirk occupied and Watch Hotel. nuilduig fiy Mr. k f^*»m Great Rare wonders shoro to shore Bargains sure, aie on the wing, we now will sing And first wc speak of Clothing rare. Such trophies, sarc will, make you stare. Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods so cheap We'll take a a moment's time to speak. all Maker adjuiuiiig Dr Wood's ABLER A FEINEMAN. Otiumwa, April 10th, 1856. "who and greaj. Gentleman-.* FuriiU'Iiiog line, BRADSHAW. and color-, particular noStf,


ocr: NEW STOVE AND I N S I I O II AV1NG oneneil Shop in Ottumwa for I,-"- 'he sale of Stoves and IMaiiiifacture o! Tin Ware, iu all its varieties, I respectfully solici'e a shaie of patronage from the Citizens of Ot tumwi and Wapello County, and adjoining Counties, where they will alway* find a jtoo,. article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in my business, 1 feel competent to execute anyj*orfr ui my line 1 may be favored with. AJeta/ic Hoofing executed with cart and neatnera. Copper ana 'Jin guttering of any required */ntfl|^. •Sitou/iiix and Spoutifgheadtf,/.' made rf copper tin or zinc. AJotldc/n of Machinery or any artirle fur the Put tent ('jffhe Jobbing of ullkinu* and in all Met tain that can be done in a in Shop. Shop 011 Main Street, next door to the Ba ke,y- GEORGi SMITH. Ottumwa March 20th, 1856.—noStf


ocr: A FINE LOCATION SJiLE OJ\ GOOD A LOCATION On Timber street Fog, frost or Malaria I here are a treat many rare aud ornamental trees flowing on the ground, besides a vast amount of small shrubbery. Apply soon or ihe lucky opportunity will be gone. Oct. 2d, 1856-n31tif. J. A. GRANT.


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ocr: i Vpur .Tfirplrv ««APA &L PAHMELE St l»Al:i.O*, wrtrr.. KIT' H»:n AM' M.AK1.ME i I.K*S. i tmjtiiHilry .Mivur Sf*x i, Kiuv\'3,i"ytlu, Mtdlet, Cuih. Napkin Rings, (fa*, itnrrantfd etjuallo coin: liolil l'erir, 1','in il». Chain:". "Locket*, Key*, Fine l'oeket with which wc- can cuit Case and Port Monaies. Gold ntel Silver Thim bles, Gold, Silver, el aii i Plated S|xetacle.-, Gold Sleeve buttons, Cla:-p«. Stud.*, C.dlar nivli's *»ol(i Brea-t Piiw, A'-., Ac. lie will also have on hand at all times a large and well assorted r-'tock of Silver Ware, which he warrants to purchaser* to be a- pur. a.* o»it Also Clocks, of all description*, warrauU-d tn keep Deal ert a tiork*. w«tr iie«. a Jewelry OX PECOMi STREET, (Next door toC'. Parsons' Bfnking Hou*e,) KEOKUK, ..,..JGW A. HE subscriber has ju*t receive! a li and beautiful Htock of Hold and Si Watehes, Hold Jewelry, At:., comprising late. .-Mb s of laidie.-s' Pr'-ast Pin". E»r Ring*, linger Rinp*, Cuft Pins, Gold tJuard and Fol» Chain?, Keys. Seal*. Silver Thimbles, Gold Slides, Snap", Muds, (iold Pens with or without holders, Gold Pcncil*. Pi n* and Pencil*. Cutlery, Shear*,Scisson!, Rasors, Pistol •. Coni'tKi. Brurh !•, Port' Moniiaiw, :ii n general 'tf.'ortnieiit ni'SK Al' I s TB I ,n EMTJ.. Com mini up Violins, Aceordeon.", Fltite#, Fifes, rlageolct.", Banj*", Tainborine*. et«.. i superior quality of "%'itili«. iuitar nt Bh- Viol Mrii)^ and Trimmiiip"'. i:'n!ar art'uti in i- invited t»» our laryennd, tonsive-lock of gid, tilver, and fine steel all evw that can be suited. BtoPi:Ki D. JEWELRY STORE fpiIK (!ub.'Tii. :nlly i:.: ",n citizen? k ,.i. :rl iein it In ha.i reium«id lmsine."e iu Dk. Hiik's Bkii'K Hoi »:, on 2i FrnKKr umvrrx JOHNSON', where Ue will keep a g^ral kcted stock of gold nnd ihrr w:itehe.«and «iolt Jewelry of every description.\ u.: I.adi-s'Gvld Brcaat IVn? and Ear Ring-, Cuff Pm«. Fingi'r Rings', Gold Rrnre let«i, Ladief'ai.d t» ntiemen'* gdfl chain-". L&die*' WATCH Ri:i»\irino. CAMPBEIiL, (T-i^} .^luin Sfr^rt, t»*t«r. i?d & :54, dDridflt k K k I K 1 A hbalkkk iv FIJI I «OV.B A*® SlI-VKB WATCltfcS, ^r-Wc are prepared to do all kind* of Clock and Watch Repairing, and jobbing of every dcsTiptinn i connected with our trade. Novemlwr 20, dftw £l good time for tweJfc month,-', deoid Jl I.LS GEISKII. ~"iv%Tfffr5~T N. W JONES, The 8ufescriler being a practical watc!iat«k*r,! feels competent to repair the mo.-t difficult and d-h The public may re.st assured tliftt the correct time i i cate work that tuav be entrusted to his care. All work warranted to give satisfaction. CottRKrr Tmi."


ocr: SI COJISTOCK & srovi^ iinnm' Stock. eooo I "J'l'tr ..ot'oun fr-in 1 111 inches. IOOO bdl*. Sheet Iron from No. 16 to 27. I0OO package* Plymouth RiveU, iron and tui (•111 sin.ti. 12 lbs. ilOO bxes Tin plate. 200 bundles Iron wire from No. 6 to No tiO jr.,ss Tea kettle breasts endcovsrsfrom *f 11 $ inches.) AO gross Pressed tin bottoms fiom 6 inch. 40 d* scolloped and plain dinner plate* 50 do Stove ornaments assorted* «0 do Oval Ton pt Breast and Cover tZS *1 As.-orted tin'd cars. 2O do Ii Jit t*.'i kettle ears. ?f# do »1» do bun.. •OO do Pressed tin pot *vers. 40 do of N. 1. 2. and3 peutei knobs. JOO feet Brass Wire Cloth Jiont S|»out*, assorted sites Perforat 'd tin .nshots q.per Rivets and Burs Bucket Handles Mallets exj.ies.ijjr for tinner*' use Store f:. '.'i i by ?.«- keg. i" i ,i Bl!'»TnERS._ VK KettIf* ir-'in to 40 gallons Ovens mid Lids: odd Lids Skillctsand lids, assorted Cast Iron Tf» Kettles Japimd Trunks Pudding and Rice Moulds Scolloped and plain Cake Puns Tea Canisters square and round, assorted Lard Lump.'*. Tin ware and Move Pipe. House, sheet iron und eop» per work doi»«frw»«v. in the vorv best manner. ENAMELED 1000 A A COM sTOCK BROTHERS. f? /"w^-JO/.- pair assorted Shovels and Tongs for sale wll *t tio' Prairie State Stove Rooms. oct 10 COMSTOCK A BROTHERS. LUE Kettles to lie had at the aale Rooms of the Excelsior Store Store. ict 10 COM STOCK A BROTH EBS. Preserve Kettles at the Halo Boom* of tbe Prairie Premium Stu-. *. _oet 10 COMSTOCK A BROTHERS. t/ VCAL Ib ti-f at the Sale Rooms of the Cottage Franklin Coal Stove. _oetl0 COMSTOCK V BROTHER*. LBS. of Bailed Bras* Kettlesfor sale low at Sale Rooms of the Home Parlor Stores 1« COM STOCK A BROTHERS. LARGE assortment ol Brittnnin ware fur loWerthan any other bouse in tbe city at the hale Room of he Commercial Parlor Sun cs. oct 10 COM STOCK A HKOTIIKRS. FINK stock of Housekeepers' goods, such ft? cof fee mills, basting spoons, egg whips, iron skim mer*, skimmer ladles, meat forks, table spoons, bask and steak dishes, patent and box graters,spice boxes, Ac., Ac., for-ale at the Sale Rooms of the popular £elf-Rcgulating Air-Tight Stove, oct 10 ____ COMSTOCK AJBROTJIKRS. 1 Art PAlKof Tinners' Solder Copper- on hand at i UU th Sale Rooms of the Substantia! Oval Box Heating £to\e». -c 10 COMSTOCK^ BROTHERS. AllEAVV Candle Srieks at I be Sale Rooms of iie Vimncy Cannon Coal Burner, which if ofTertd extremely lo^by COMSTOCK A BUOiTiEKSt .1. O. Bernard cV o. I I 1 tak-r, e !.l stand of L. II. T'trnet tot' 1. 1 in C. 'I -No. hi, Man. »tre.! oppo site KiJbourne's m* buildings, where tbev offer for sale as cheap as the cheapest, a jreneral assortmentof Sl»o»". Saddle an1 liarne** l^eattirr. Enamelled and Patent Leather, Enamelled Cloth, Trunks, Carpet-Bags. Fly-Nets, Whips and Whip L*"b-.' Alsa gtin.-rnl ns ritncti! of KAIIIILI'.Itl II4KSWARE) Saddlery !lurlvare. w- II s^bi-ted in the Eastern mar ket, und for sale at St. Loiii» prii-ea. They hare on hand and are constantly manu facturing of the ut materials, Saddles. Bridles and Harm^e of every description. The sb ivcarti- les will lw- sold at wholesale or re tail at nnif riu prices'. Tho.it wanting anything in our line will do well to call and examim- our stock -foi,.- baying as we intend to give alt, the worth of their money. The highest price will be paid nt ea-h l.'.r Hides, J. O. BKHN*Ai:i A CO. li'- k«k, Jo, ]t '55.—d.tw- fteekun t*fiHRaslum. 1HT5 I M)nRSl»«N*KI won Id respect fttl! an supply of Brass, Japanned end pijria


ocr: PAHM£L£ & CAMPBELL, Jluiii Street, beiw. 8d ti :?d. K V U K U K I o W A UKAI.KRS IN FIXE GOLD A*» SILVEIt PARLOR, OFFICE, Kiri'Iil* ilets. Banjos, Tainborines, etc., i superior quality Vi.din. Guitar and Bass Viol String:' and Trimmings. Particular attention is invited to our large tensivo stock of gold, silver, and fine steel with which we can suit all eyes that can be ,®#T"We are prepiared to do all kind- of Clock and Wauii Repairing, and jobbing every description connected wilh our trtule. November 20, l£i *. dAw Ki-XSl*I".NIID. JEWELRY STORE. tllF subser l..r re-i-'Ctfully lni .nu the citizens Kv^'kuk ui.d vicinKy that has resumed business in DK. Hn K'H N» Bttn K Hoi si., ON 2n STHKHT BKTWKKN a. JOU.NSUN, where lie will keep a general a -e .. lected stock of gold and silver wnielu*s and €old Jewelry «f every description, vin.: I^adies'Gold Breast and Ear Bings.C'uff Pins, Finger Rings, Gold lets, Ladies'and Gentlemen's gold chain-, (.'ardCa.-es :ind i'ort Monan lold and Silver Thim bles, Gold. Silver, Steel und Plated Spectacles, Sleeve buttons. Clasps, Studs, Collar Buttons,Gentle men's Oold Breast Pius, Ae,, Ac. He w ill a)". have on band nt all times a large and well assorted stock oi Ware, which he warrants to purchasers t. he as pore a Also CLOCKS, of mil deseriptims, w arranUni to good tune for twelve month*. dec 5d JULES GKL ER. u nt mv N W JONES, Dealerinl locki, Watthe* A Jewelry ON SECOND STBKET, (Next diKr to C. Paraons' Banking Honse,) KEOKUK IOWA, rilHF, subscriber has just received a la* A and beautiful stock of Gold und Sil W'utfhes, tiold Jewelry, Ac., comprising latest styles of Ladies' Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Cuff Pins, Oold Guard Fob Chains, Keys, Seals, Silver Thimbles, Slides, Snaps, Studs, Gold Pens with or without holders, Gold Pencils, Pens and Pencils. AM) MAJtt^S 'djjjf. "T A i'U*'K8, Fine Jewelrv Suver Spoon-, Knives,jeotiu, LiidW, Cujis, Napkin Rings, cti*., n tuted e|iial to com iiui.i Pen.-, Pencils, Chnins, Lockets, Keys. Fine Pocket Cutlery, Shears,Scissors, Iiaxors. Pistols, Combs, Brushes, PorU' Monuaies# and n general assortment of IVVHK AL llVKTni M1HT8, Comprising Violins. Aectrleous, Flutes, Fifes, Fiage als-. A £x WATVH RRI'AIHING. The subscriber being a practical feels competent to repair the most difficult and cate work that may be entrusted to his care. All Work warranted to give satisfaction. Counter Ttwx. The public may rest assured that the oorrMt is, and alwavs will be kept by Nov. 28, 1S65.—d!j' N. W. JONES. L, W. HIFI.L, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER In 1 -ry i -er|'t i L-f Daguerreotype Goods, Chemicais, &c., &c. 4 LL tloods sent from my rooms ar warranU-d /\. o[seii as represenU-d, and in all eases whore not the mon y will le refund d. It will b' my cnd«ivnr to kvep m. a., ortment ail styles aim kinds used in the art. and they


ocr: •1 uiimry 4, 1356, dly & Biro., .ST LUe MO. subsTib rs, proprn of the Liup.r* St. Louit, beg to 1 II form Stove in iou a bat hev established 11 branch their bouse in Keokuk, they will aeepcon on hand a large well-assorted stock A Heat" in* Stoves. Among the former they call pat ticular at to the "Golden Hot-air Cook Store, Special Notice. "NRTIR sir DYE" a p.*non whose hair ha* be gray prematurely, unless vuti are sure of advis the us. of something which will remedy tbe mat Dying the hair with ordinary articles ir, at but a temporary aff.tir. and shade produced thing but tbat with which uature adorns the hair. Tbe "INIMITABLE II urCOLORISO" and of C. llcimstreet A Co., does not act as -Hammoth ('lothiiig Store, Ho. to Main St., Keokuk. Is now Receiving an extensive assortment of A S I O N A E O I N the finest fabric and of soper.or woramansmp. Itteae goods, tor quality of material and fineness eannot be excelled any -.there, and only need to be seen to be appreciated Ai«. an of U N I S I N O O S all that la neoe*«ary to oomplete a gentleman's wardrobe, all of wbieh will be sold low anil price* by S o v e s a n i n n e s has now stood tbe branch in Keokuk will lie c. rstantly n:pplied, 200 bdls iron wire nos 5,0uo bds b'led A ehar 4 to 20 coal *heet iron, 1,600 bx* tin plate, as- nos. 12 to 27 sorted 20 do Russia Iron JW cases sheet sine. f»o do imitation do 200 dos fry pans, Tinner's Tool* and Maehiaea, Rivets, Ears, So der, Soldering Irons. Pressed Ware, vit: Plates, bucket and Tea Kettle Cover*, Ac. Japanned Ware, an extensive assornment, all of which, they to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Louis end Keokuk, and would respectfully invite »*f purchaser? to their ?t' ck. HRIlHiE A BROTHER. scp231yd V. hk, Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. October 1st, 1855* IUK ASH t\HS|VII \. Dl ltKEE «& CO., N Mala atraett katweca Third and Fonrth, Are in reotipt of a larir- stock of Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets. RlADV-n AISE t,OTIII\i, Ai., Which are offered, at WHOLESALE or RETAIL, at VERY LOW PRICF.F. To the Retail Trade we.would "ay. that having made arrang- tu. nt? in our store, wc are now it, and all who wi*b to bur Clii'AP FOR CA.-H, ar. invittl to call and cx.iniiiie our Goods 0*E I* It ICE 0*1,Y, AM) N«» UI\IVriO. NEW EXi'KESS AKRAAGEMENT. A S.\OW EXPRE^ Second St., 2 doora aoutta of Jolin«ou,..G. C. Anderson's old atand. Pro|-riej..rs havi rccent rapidly me.-.a-irt: bu»in HE 1'r i' i -rs havi recently fitted up an Ofl -e, iocnt.d as above, to enable them to keep pace with ira bu»in-?» at -|T'WEXS, at tbi* jHiint. 1 he ntti'Dti. n of ,ni K( llt^T«i A!MD Bl KIKKKS ^IEN general!v, is direetvd to tiiia. a- the saf--t. njr- ,-t. and ^pccdu-*t mcth'.d for the transportatiaS M0XE1', GOODS, PACKAGES AXD IiUADlES to St. Ijouis or any intermediate point. Also, to all the I N I A I I K A N O W N S I N E U N I O N Orders for the purchase of Good»,o« to any particular house, will be promptly attended to. ALSO, COLt.RCTlo.XS *t*tSt. Keekuk, August 22, 1355.—Smd THOS. t'LAUETT, A. BEABUP. W. S. MOOKt:. Azcnt, No, t'l Miun-«t. between 3d A 4th, KKOKl'K, o 19,000 lbs brasiers' cop per 14,000 do cop'r bott'ms 26 cases sheet 'g copr 2.000 lb* brass kettles k 'tct of two years, and not its equal in the sissippi valley and the Golden Harp," ing a grcaaly Premium Cook Stove. TLeir assortment Heating Stove* for and coal 1* Some entirely new tern!-, one which, Y"ung America, splendid pari stov e, cently patented, will found su|»erior to tiny vention of the age fur liainig heat. They on sale at their store St. Louis, from Hardware and Cutlery. IAI,I1HAI)L. SW. A II. TlCkEii, i1 rs and dealers, are in receipt of much the largest which they have as yet ever displayed to th* chant.' of Iowa,Missouri and Illinois, to which a"k attention, and guaranty to bo at St. Louis Sept. 7, 1856.- dAw MEB' SHOVELM.—A large stock (to arrive) Mil-low by S. W. & II. TI KEOKFK, 1,000 do spelter 2,000 do block tin 5 eases kettles and pans: ully s and 1


ocr: he finest fabric and of January 4, 1856, dly K I I & K O .\i. i -, i S o v e s In* Stoves. Ai li- 1 mer they particular at to the "tioldeii liot-nir CiKk Stove, ha« now ttood the Hardware and Cutlery. Ill i cr I liuportut iou. A it. 'XI *. lv£K art a. u tcei ', inc tin- A it. 11 i IvLii are ii..-« ivech ing their Er.g lifh goods for the sprinj trade by the ships At and lWkawny froui Livi rjool. and steamers tlii' Mississippi, tog. ther with extensive purchas from American manufacturers, by almost every which arrives at this port, and are prepared to incrtascd inducements to purelia.--i.rs, and will any M. Louts bill which way have been in our line. d4*w VSE! g«Hse-iietk, Clothing-! Clothing! Clothing! tlauimofh lotliiiig .Store, M«. 70 tin in SI., Keokuk. I 'i. mi i xt«'ii.-i• v sissurtrm nt u! A S I O N A E O I N a n subscribers, proprie of the Klnpire Stove St. JiOUis, U-g to llif irui Ni'O in !wa that they established a branch^K their bouse in Keokuk, they will Keepron on hand a large well-as.oried stock Ac Heat branch in Keokuk will be constantly supplied, 200 bdl# irun wire nos 6,000 bds b'led Ji char 4 to 20 coal sheet iron, 1,500 bxs tin plate, as- nos. 12 to 27 sorted 20 do Russia Iron 20 cases sheet zinc. 60 do imitation do 200 d'ii fry pan®, superior workmanship. These goods, for quality of material and fineness caiuf't be cxcellel any where, and only need to b-*eeu to In- appreeiatal. Also, an of U N I S I N O O S all that necej«ary to complete n gentleman's wardrobe,all of ttbkb will be sold low «&d prices by 10,000 lb? braslet*' cop per 14,000 do eop'r bott'ms 26 cases hheet 'g eojirj 2,000 lbs brass kettles Tinner's Tools and Machines, Kivcts, Ears. Solder, & ld ring Irons, Pressed Ware, vit: Plates, bucket and Tea Kettle Covers, Ac. Japanned Ware, an extensive a-ssornment, all of which, they to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Loui* and Keokuk, and wouldrespcctfully invite of purchasers to their stock. I.HJDUE A HKOTliFR. scp231yd B& ftnln street, in iween Ilimt und ourth. K FOKl'K, IOWA Ar -l't Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets, KLAUV'^LADK ('LOTII IMi, Ac, Which are offered, at WHOLKSALK or HK'l ML, at VERY LOW PRICES. To the Retail Trade we would sav, that uinf mad nrrang ments in out store, we are now fully it, and all who wish to Imv ^11K A k' FOR CA~ II, are invit 1 all ard .xamine our Uoods and prices, AXES !!—ilunt's,Collins',Simmons',i,ip pincott'i axes, for sale low by S. W. A II. TFCKKR. MI: I'NI» I: o.'vi.v. AD !NO DI:VIATIU. Rowland's and other brands, sale by S. W. A 11. TUCKER. Row la nd 'e and «ither brands lor sale low by S. W. A II. '1TCKEK. rivetid, ra si.el piiut.j r», aud Carolina hoes, lor sale in great va ty by S. W. A H. '11 CKLK. aud Trace Chains, a large stock, for sale low S. W. A II. TUCKER. *'K\ PLANTERS— A superior article for horse power, and a wonderful labor and time saving bine, for sale low bv S. W. A II. TUCKER. A. H. HE AS UP. w s. iiooKi:. A No. v 2 -Uuiii it. betwe*s *4 Jk 4tb, KF.oKUK, i n n e h* S o k test of two year*, and not its equal in the sistippi vallev and •he U dden llarp," ing a greaaly Premium Cook Stove. Their assortment Heating Stoves for •ir.d coal i.- i'-me ertiri'v new term, one of which, Young America, splendid parlor stuve. re cently patented, will found superior to any in venti-in of the age for ra liatiiij: heat. They :n sale at their store St. Louis, from 1,000 do spelter 2,000 do block tin 6 cases kettles and sauc pans W. S. MOORF., Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. O O I OK CASH I X* I.IMVI LV. iH KKi i tV (.. vxnv, jonr.s A II:« K, AFEAU, \./ f/OE&Ca "VW hr kbl ATENT Fl LL assortment of tho meh 17dAw instantlyOB bui.U I thesign liKl'AN VIL. 8TARTO.N CAHV. K. E. JO.NEH. C. K. fWC* A»1, JOMF.8 A PKCK,


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ocr: Cou^il Qct. 2, '!S5. Hy of Uie Noathweai. Bil Blufb, May 5et. i«S5. SOMAS HM8HALL O E A A S O N E i Oealff Uk GRO€£R(^g, MV GOODS. h* HARDWARE, Boors A SHOES, UAT8 k CAPS. PROVISIONS, I- FANCY GOO^S. CLOTHJifG. 4^^ gy Take Pfotioe.—Aaythior aad Everythinf, w turn frttMff 1«n^ MSAiii 4»fhes^fer MOTION^'JHonor in Traded I S S A I A I C«ah!**^X e A HAS tUnday jreceived, per bTEAMfcji CLARA, th#*Watfr portion of his large aMOortipenJ of Spring iiooda, to which he would eapociaily eall the attention of tine people of V^'eaternlowa and Nvbraaka, feeling well u**ured he baa the largoftt *ud nioal aitraciive atock it.al waa ever brought to Cuuncil Hluff» CMy. •Id euMtoiners fiu^ Ahe pubJic generally, who have ao loug %aJ tuip«Uootiy b^u «»mlntK larrivaiof "tba JBoat aau uuw he acc jmuodaied wiiii dvorythiug kept by the Mercaui.de »30(f. [v5a9»f


ocr: HUN rilNO rOiN &L i'VFEK'i Boot and Shoa @tord The undorsigped would respspt/ully call the attention of their customers a#d lHa public generally,to their new stock of BMts tad S r-« a Sfco#* Just received per Ta^t boat fo^ Fall and Win ter Trade comprising all t^o variety uf Styles for if- 6ents. Misas#. Soya I of tuple iitods and Grocerljttte3 ~^so— A S A N A I Re All sf wh •riea far Thankf ^S.iV« Youths, re Wa bare flso received, and will goftslpnll? keep an hand, a full supply of E A E and Shoa-OKftker findings, together ^rit^ n^uj| 4 Ac. waWltfR islMler call H^isuMik 1bk elaewjjs*. pn4+et*mm Utt^TiXSTON 4


ocr: At• **ork do^e by ui, warranted ^peof ^ualitp. Order* ftom a diatafide UKAFEUS #Jj^*Wiii keep constantly on hami and E^Iure iu orae'. Ch auere and cuuiuiou Thresh nU® MoWer a. wn. ikttmrv. c. aaowxoo. BR1NDLEV ifc BROWNING, UAKUfACTTRKEd OV Macjiines, Tlur sbi»g MCAVEKS. to- post Address Warr^utoa.Jeffemou i. E. JOHN SO*, Agent. Cewctl Kiaff*, Iowa.


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ocr: RftllHni: BKO.. ST. LOUIS, s i a v Stoves. Auiong '.1. i rmerthi-y would call particular at" tentior to the •-(ioidm Eru" Hot-air C«»k Sto»®, wh irb ha- now stood the their branch in Keokuk will be constantly supplied, 200 bdl» iron wire no« 5,000 bdi b'lVd A i-har 4 to 20 coal sheet iron, 1,M9 bxs tin plate, as- nos. 12 to 27 sorted 20 do Russia Iron Meases *heet *inr. 50 do imitation do rcp23lyd 1V»#, promptly attended Aagust 10, 1855. '1 i UUT AS:ng iiu-iness WKMXOTO* Prrmnnt ntly locoltdiur n-r W. a n The mbsenb r«, propn tor- of the Empire Stove Works, St. Lou*. lea..' lo infoiin M... lVnler» in Iowa that they have established n branch of. their hou^e inkeokus where they will aeepeon stantly ou hand a lar^' and weli-as«rted «to of ('ookJnfr A Heat* »«r uf Main and JfJfet$o.i Ut. li'jrlifUttou Iwrti, A Branch af the mercantile f'ollege I A S. 200 dot fry pans, Tinner's T««ds and Machines, Rivets, Ears, S ilder, -Soldering Irons, Pressed Ware^K*: PUtes, ties, bucket and Tea Kettle Covers, Ac. Japanned Ware, an extensive adornment, %/n of which, they determined to -ell at lowest market rates, fcnth at St. I^oui' find Keokuk, nnd wou Idef-'-pec fully invite attention of purchaser8 fo their tock. BRIIXiK A BROTHER. MOORE. A rent, No, Hi Main -t. between :.! A -u!i, K E K 1 K i n n e s W. the most extensive assortment of Stoves in this markst, and we pledge ourselves to sell Mo. 05 Main Stmt, bstwesn Third and. Fourth, Are in rec ipt of a large -tock of Dry («O(HN, Variety C»oots, Carpets fur it, aad all wl 4i to huV CHEAP FOR C-V^H, »\E PBH'i: OIVI.Y Slock. 10,066 lfae brasier n-v per 14,ooo do cop'r bott,m': 25 cases heet 'g copr 2,i»00 lbs braes kettles test of two years, and not its eijual in thv sissippi vullev aud th'" tl' ld. n {larp," ing a greaalv Premium Cook Stove. Ttieir assortment Heiiting Stovi-« for and coal is Sonu entirely new tern?, one 1 which, Young America, spicudid parlor cently patented, will found superior to any vent ion of the age for idn! ng heat. They on oile at their "tore .be. uouis, from MIJOP.r. ST LOUIS AND ALBANY STOVES, Consisting in part of tbi CHA P.TER OAK )L1»EN ERA, GOLDEN HARP PREMIUM, l'KIZL PREMIUM. On haad and for sale by E. W. BUEL Agent. Kokak, Iowa. '11'wing varieties MAY FLOWER. BLACK DIAMOND, YOr .Vti AMERICA PARLOR It Whol-*»ale Dealers in €1ofper, Sheet iron, Hollow 8T0VE, HELF ltEGl LATINO Ac A\, DO. BRO., ni No. 77, Main Street, between 3d and 4th, Keokuk, Ion dAw October 1st, 1854 I'OH ASH EXt lSMKI Y. DURKEE ti CO., Hl tDVvHADI l,OIIIIN«.. dr.. Which nr. offered at WHOLESALE or RETAIL. at VER\ l/.»W PRlt'ES. To the Retail Trad -we would »ay. that having made arrang. rnents in our store, we are now fully are invited to call and examine our Goods and NEW EXPRESS GODFREY & 1 AND Di:VI \TIO\. S.\OW'S llXPKi Kfeeond St.. 2 doors sontb of Johnson,...G. C* Andersoa's old stsnd. rtl K, Pr'-pi i* t'-rs have ree» i tly fitted up an Oiii'-c, located as above, to enable them to keep pace with at thi- The attention of (1TI/.K!*!*, ni.Kt HA^TN AD Bt HI^JSN MIA jgeaerallv, I" dire«*t«-i to this, a.- the -al^t. surest, and si-eedivst no tle-d foi iio trausportattoB #f MONEYy GOODS, PACKAGES AND BUNDLES to St. Louis or anv intermediate point. Also, to all the I N I A I I E S A N O W N S I N E U N I O N Orders for the purchase of Goods,or to anj particular house, will he promptly attended to. ALSO, COLLBCTtOKS MStMI. Keokuk, August 22, ISW.-fimd THOS. LAOI TT, Affont. i Hardware and Cutlery. I 1.1. TH AOt. |D W. A i ri KKU. lmi. rterr md I dealer.-, are in receipt of much the largest which they have as yet ever displayed to the chants of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois, to which ask attention, and guaranty to le at St. Louis Sept. 7. 1 S5o.—-dAw MES' SHOVELS.—A large stock (to K. W. BUBL A BBO KKOEI K, ARRANGEMENT. 1,000 do spelter 2,000 do block tin 5 cases kettles and pan^


ocr: QOTIS1 nt tUt e respectfully invited 1C HHM of th«saW lid eX MELODEONS b( ll \US, i Its, VIOLINS, STRINGS, SHEET MUSIC, INSTRUCTION BOOKS Ac., ever*-flVred in Iowa. All instrument s- Id are warranted at Eastern price*. Rooms in OglCT new Building. No. 52, Main at. near second. O. C. Is BELL, w r.-a-'h.T Music Instruction in Music Opupil C. L-l'.Ki.l. i-prepared tr at hi- room* for pupil TruMs.-—Private 1o«ioii- per qr. (21 lctfon*) $12. o g,vttn at rigideuce, with u?* of Piano, li. d»sC7d Huston. Hawkins & Huston. Wiioloalr (,rn(i*r«. enmitilon and 5TTT! tion on Uie PIAMO AND !BELODE« and uNj in ItURlRR, Cultlvattan the Voire, Ar.-.


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ocr: 50,000. WE expect to keep a full supply of Lath ou hand through the season, for sale at low rates foa CASH OKLY. The highest prices paid for Lath timber, straight and round (not split) sut inches and upwards in diameter. Y E S A V I S Ottumwa,Jlfay 7th, '56-nll tf


ocr: tlrmontr Courier IS PUBLISHED EV£IY THURSDAY AT TTUMWA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA By J. W. NORMS. I i E S IKVARIABI.Y IN ADVANCB: hie eopy per jmt oar copies n wentyM |l 80 6 "12 14 00 at&£ Where payment is not made in advance, $2 v ithin six months $2 50 within the year and i at t.,e expiration of the year.


ocr: J. O, POTTKK, l«. D., HAVING located in Ottumwa, deisnis pi oftfsional services to the citizens town ana vicinity. Otfice and residence on Second street loors East of Green. Aug. 1st, 1?55.


ocr: C, B, UOFF, cspectfully announces that he will cafrv on the Tailoi'incr Bnslnrw, Y its brnnch* '', at llie shop lattly occupied bv Parke. Golf, over Major & Bro. Store,on' Main St., Ottumwa. Good tita warrtarttd. Cottinf done at »hort notice.


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ocr: Ilil K ?ub*t:ribt r, r, will froi bji-ct 'H ltljr n wlio havv uui ya! !uppliei th.mseiv 10 "Jl* lanuary 4,1S56, K I K i & I S K O -T. he sale-rrib rr proprie of the Empire .-tove St. Louif, l»eg to inform St«*a in Iowa that th established :i bran their hoaae in Iveoki they will keepe on bund a lai weli-aaiorted ste A Hca! Inic Stoves. Aiuot.-gtl.- i rti 'i tb'v vill S i p.t i icai.'tt n to the "Oohb n Hot-air Cook Sto\. ha« now stood t!u branch HI Keokuk 200 bdl» ir- n wire i.' 4 to 2tt bx tin plate, i aorted 20 eaae» rheet tin & Serouil '*t.. ii doors aoll ipeelal Neilee* IH-E" TO a PEN MI WHO' ba.rbas be pt in aarc'y, unb as you are tare of advis TEN THOUSAND TOLL.\RS WORTH OF E A Y A E O I N AT THE a n u i i o i o i i i i o S o ut \o. 70 llain St., Keokuk. »r» --ir« U'*T Clothing be con.*tantly mppiiHl, 000 bda b'l -dA char eoal sheet iron. Boa. \2 'h: firtst of Mareh next, sell all kind- of winterelothing at Kaftern cfjdt I bj.-ct to make ro-iu for a mammoth Mock cpringand Mitnmer elothing. Now in the tiuae do -o at rvduo-ii prit «. try pans. ol- and Machine-, Rivets. Ear.-, Solder, Soldering Irona bucket and T»'a Kettle Covers', Aj. Japanned Ware, an extensive adornment, all of which, they to »cll at lowest in:-rket rates, b»th at St. Loiii- and keokuk, and would respectfully invite «f pur'bn-- r« tbe.r stock. IiRILHJE A bilOllll.K. pur »ep2:-!lyd \V. M'-ORR, Agnit, Keokuk, Iowa. 0« tolier 1*1, lS.i.l. IMI l\!1 MVI I \. K k K K a V O i. nalV atraei, bctueru Third nn ourili, KKOKt'K, IOWA Ar- of a Ian- -t Dry (iooN, Variety Goods, Carpets HU AUl- AIM CI.OTIII G, 4c, WhlelK»!v'ldt:*ed.at WHOLESALE or RET UL. at VERY LOW PRICES. th- U- tail Trade wo waold say. tha* h:'* ,t.g made arrang ru nts in our store, we are now fally it, and all Who waab to bt»% Hi VP I-OK (iA.H, are in it to ea II and x.-unine our tifKHif anaprtttt. O.-SFl I'KICt: 4\I.l. A.^I» ISO DIIVIATIO^. N E W E K E S S A Sl'IOUll '*t. ii... i.u_u' tt-'i .a y tittoi uj- O-i.. a: -I .. ... rapidlv inereaaing bu^ne s generally, I# direct, to »uis. aa 'IK* sat -t. surest, and apeedie«t method for the transportation Of MONEY, GOODS, PACKAGES AAD lil A'DJJiS to S:. I^iui* or ar y inti-i ined at. j«,int. Also, to all the I N I A I I E A N O W N S I N I I I i U 9 1 N for the purehaa* of U »da,or to any partienlar use, will be promptly attended to. At.se, CuLUtCTlOSS ^*OK. Angast t2. 1S55.—?*md THUS. I ttJIITT, Agent. A. B. HE AS LIP, W. s. Jiooite. A o v e s a n i n n e S o k No. i \i tween Sd A 4tb, ki "ki k 10.000 lbs bratier?' perj 14,000 do cop'r ljott'ms: 2.* cn-«ea cheel 'g copr 3,000 lbs brass ketrivs 27 20 do Ru^^in Iron 50 do imitation do 200 do* teat of not its equal in the aiaaippi v.illev and the Golden llarp," ing a greaaly Premium Cook Stove. Their assortment IF i :ing Stovi-s for ai.-l coal i* n,t- entirely new s, one of which N ting America, I ndid ]-arloi e- i ly patented, will hi superior to any i ion of the age for il ngheat. They lie at their store Louif, from i .000 do spelter 2.000 do bioek tin 5 caaaa kettlea aad i*auc pana l'rea.«ed Ware, v ix: Platca. A .M,EME \T. svoivs I:\I»KIS It ot at thi- The attention ui C1'I I'/.»:\M, Ml K( ||tTN A.-SD H17SIKF.SH MUM Hardware and Cutlery. I tl.l, TRALIi:. A H. Tl'CKER. Import, rs and


ocr: Mr s 11 eupcstfully in' Hfw»M nt PIANOS. MELODEONS, «.i u .uts n.i iu, viuij^k, 8TRIX«1S. MIKK'l MI S1C. INSTKl tTION Ac.,ever offercl in Iowu. All iiistruniriir." iobf nre wan'anted at Eiustern prices. Hooms inOgden's TH W P'oildiog, No. ft!!, Mai nvar second. *K C. ISIJKi.L, i2dw .Instruction in Music. ISBKLL i« pr pared torceeivc pupils at O tion rooni« f.,r iust n tbe PIAXO AND flKLOli andal-oin HlBflHg, Cult I vat tion of tbe Voice, Ac. Tkums.—Private K*on* qr. (2i lesson*) if 12. given at rvaidence, 15. with uue of Ptane, 15-


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ocr: •W iuf#pheric preftbU e„ i'Uty may lt- fo«»nl at (I •..v f!i« HuTilL, Feb. 11th, IS5C. flLLI&MS Real Eiifalr Affent, nil parts off Southern •J I./XTICKS rumptljr attended to. 18-yy W. Clement. week in the month k 1&H1LT0I TT o N l: V 8 A Ott«iuiwa Iowa. Ovricr. in tlic New Court lLu$tu N5v. 29th, ixft5.ply4r I. A lfc .a,a... O S E S I Jt7uJ'OJtIS'FV AT LAW AKU Engine rand County EDDYV1LLL, IOWA, respoiad to any calls mad WILL, prom the Recorders Office, Ottuiuw*. l'ersonsre •uirite otficial serviet .* in the south half of the ouR:y will be chargvd no more for than from Ottumwa. Ottuwws, Nov. 15th.. —tf :iys I. W. Xorrl^ TT01iSE¥'AT lAW, OTTUMWA, WAPKLLO CO.. IOWA. ILL practice in Wapt-llo coui.ty, asd tend to any professional business, ies, celleetion?, ei.terir^ lam.!.", paying lc., entrusted to him ia adjoining counties ytlhofn lows. IVACHTLEK, o o k S o e a k e Mai* St., Mow Spavliivn-s Shop, OTTUMWA IOWA. gy THK pio^rlet'ir ktcps couiUatly a good assortment ot Leathers, and is rays ready to accommodate customers ood w ork in bis line o» business. 1 "J November yth, 1854.yl J. «. POTTER, y S A V 4 S U E $ N a o n e a I o w a Kercixibei (Mh 18M.lf Kaiir Sc Wfsllnife, WUOLXSALS AKD KITA1L DTALTR? 1J« v£t. Mtduintt, fancy A'ofj&iu. Prrfmmur Cxgars, —d Family AMinsHd FAIRFFELD, IOWA. ,:y 3601,1^ u ..r KEOSAU^UA, IOWA, LAND WA*B.\N rs BON-HT ar.d sold.— taors East of Green. Aug. lt, 15J56. /~i tTT-xt n"i v\ HAVING local,.'I in Ott iin.va, rtais profefsional strviccs to ths citizens Otfce snd 're'didence on Second street ti Yj XxXjNkjJiiX


ocr: NEW STOVE i AKD I N S O Hthe AVTN(J opened Shop, in Otiurmya for sale of Stoves and Manurarture of Ware, in all its varieties, 1 respectfully I a share of patronage fi oin the Citizens of turnwa and Wapello unity, ar.d Cojuntics, whore they will always find a good article the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in business, I feel competent to execute any in my line I may be favored with. MetuHe Hoofing executed with and ncatiurs. Copper and Jin guttering of any repaired nfiape. Scouting and Spoulingheads -i m3t/e'/ C0PPer lin or 2ltVhi MCdUtfs uj Machinery or* i *,"u any urtidc for the i'ut e n o s i n ri 0/ati kimn wid in Mtltula Can be done 14 a in S'tojt. Mii oh Maiii Strccf, next dior to tho OEORGE SMITH. siop' kery. Ottumwa March 201b, —nodi{»


ocr: E 1 1 tlJll *r\- ^1 j-| WB 5 i 1 11 1 i\ i olv/vvJLV.. u !'arc no.v r. ceiving l-ouis, o $iiii'*, Snxh. frt iix. Pj i ut* be. be. ¥n by Rail Largest & ftlost Complete S TO K CDf ^»uc Sprin.] & Syrups. Molajses, Tobacco*, Dried Fruit, R4i sins, Nuts, Cheese, Candies. Cod Fish and Mackerel, extra Cigars, Chocolate, Spices, &LC. &.C. SiC. w w 1 r- em V V Pittibur^h, ir Pli iu.u lphi '. Cincinnati suiii iit. u-^u il full supply of Iltrthrnri'. Rtwl fpftw 'Ko^tcti iT3:iiL!5i':ict urci*!^ m. mu V Snmmv K V K O E E I N E O U N Y Viae Cloth. Cflssimere, Tweeds, Jeani and Linen, Freek a:-.i Sack Coats, all colors and 'Cassimere, Satinet, JeMV, Twoada, Deck, Drill and Linen fa* la. Pry Vi ,.*. (loo ts avl A^o/jipyj A «itrts, r!o!hin' nui .Furnishing Hit, hoi$ tn\i .w«, Grureil*'i. trotij f.


ocr: NEW STOCK! Beautiful EVER SHOWN IN OTTTJMWA It is useless for u«i to Spring At Sum mer E ARE NOW 11 EC tilVINC? ONE OF THE LAKUESr A BES ASSORTED STOCKS O^ AY a'RI\G & 3 attempt to eiv.i 0»frale alt of even ihe tenth part of ihe srtiflei that are compristd i.i our stork bet si'ihce it to sa that it is vtSfitd- i i A K a n K a n E A IV' T* hort 'time, pfotijpi paytnf ami A8!I customers, wa wdl, n# here 'of.,re, stli al very amall Wt will as heretofore take all kinds of Pro duoe in exohunge for Goods The Ladies ars requested k eal) ami f*#iifii» nir hnnd*oiad stoek of ume1*, J)ress SH-ie» Pi'AiK'oy & CO. Or u-awu Api^l 17 I8T S.


ocr: the first best (polity of lime, at his kiln, on Sugar Creek, 0 1-2 mile* south-east of Ottum wa, immediately on the main road. Terms, cash: 20 cents per bushel, April J. W, NEIGHBOR 17th 1S56 2 vy. JE3I FRESH LIMP]!! rrMIE Subscriber has now, and intends keep A ing on hand during the plastering seasun,


ocr: 500 STOVES! 'Stoves and Tinware, Chuin Pttmps, Lightning Rods Castings fur stMt:. Job I fork done iu Tin. Sheet Iron topper to order, rairie Sta^e Stoves, fn offering the Piaiiie State Stov? (p public, I say that ft is plain ^nd simple in its construction, with heavy and substantial plates draw, bake ithd rook greatest perfection, unless the draft is obstruc ted by the setting up of the Stove or arrange ments of p'|e. N. B.—I will rewind-my friends again a I do not consider it my business to run after man when his note or account becomes due.— Thankful for past favors he wil! be glad to see .yow at the Old Tin Shop in Ottumwa. to *hc E. WASHBURN^. Oltrmwa, Dec. 6th, 1855. I* i and will never crack from heat, and is warran- ted in A I.I. CASKS to


ocr: A, HEUVEL, M. D. ri^akes pleasure iji annouivpina to tl^e Ci^izpna of 'tumwaand vicinit), that he has moved i his office upstair} Above Street's Sture vhere he I will ever h* found ready toatttnd to lay callie er ibsenteii'profer iijpaiattti- is linet txcept whet ness. fe respectfully solicits a sb&re of tha public patronage Af«13dl8»-No7 ft#


ocr: ,,u 1 K«w is ifee tine te set est Orchards. A first rate chance for bargains rpHE undersigned being desirious of closing out the Tree* in the ''Comer Nursery," will se|J them low for cash, in lots to suit chasers. can always be founfl at ley's Store. ctaUthe Nuisciy. C. J. Haw F. BLAKE.


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ocr: FOK 11 1 i: 1LLI' »N! :s -added r-tonui.» ..iti-r v jobs ri:iM i\-, n tb lre|ar( i Better SI vie •U.o. "Wi i- It"-a a -a jf all th Lntc»t and mail Fnmbionuble .iT J.ili Ty| i-. O/ii'iuieiit*.ete., mi we ».»k it «s ft voi ib.'U p- i i-lunjj work ol tbi» ktud w»ii' i amine prii i. 1 quality, ami pbslge ou o thai our i»., ,ali Is,- unwle at least TWENTY P^R CENT. LOWtR tha- ., ft.-.- o. i,,- -y or t.-g e o. in jr.... i i tT-r to cxecote it. We ariwft wbat say Wi «im{«!titioB, aitd defy it. and mK U) IH, Better A Cheaper than Ihang oti \i#ur wi/ik. iOni if you do not. timl u» wi! ,:iie io u fi'.i oar offer f.»r vxeiiHiiog work nt TIVKBiTIT pi i kst. dwcoi ,i, ii:- pri-es of niivr-, 1..-H In -I iti »li -i:. ,i i y,ur Wi!» W'.-n iiiii f.-u'hlii'.ly FOR NOTHING i ii i s i n o i i i a i o n n IV. OM ONVOR A into.. APOTIIf'.f 1KII* AM I»H APMIH Kt5 A 1*1' Mi!., .er Tumi :.mi John*"* bU..Kekuf now in a 1.1 rgr anti W II n'iiCk Of l'rug v- Are «Jn 'irthere-. i. v ii ,ai ..ui


ocr: C-.tn reaMnabl Januar' S o v e s At -rthey woabi run paiix'uiar at tenti to the "(ioldeti Kra" Hot-air k Stove, which ha- now ft»xl the their branch in Keokuk will be eor"tartly supplied, 2«»0 hdls iron wir# no« 5,000 bds b'led A char- Tinner's Tools and Machine*, Lot tie*, bucket and Tea Kettle Cox e A to sell at lowest mark r^t of purchasers to their atoek. «ep2:Uyd Hardware and Cutlery. Oil erl Isisportut ion. W. A it. 1 i CKEU are now r. t. ning th ir Lug O. It-h g".„is f,.r th sprint: trad.- by tin chip At an lit' and JU kaw.iy fr-..m Li* rpool, and sieann r» op th- All-»•.*!sipps, t«.g. thcr with ^ttejxive pnrt-hak ..•s fr-m Amt ric «n manafaciurtri-. '.v linost ewry boat which arrive.- i.t iliii port, a: ffei ini-rea-td inuue. -nss to pv. upiieate a :n teh' in out -\r A '.tl co' ule 1"W 1 HOVEL fur aait 4'Jlolhiuff 1 'lothhig' lolhing' I Vlitsmnoth lothing Store, JVo, ?o .^lain Sit.. Keokuk. iM t1\t''11M A S I O N A E O I N OFfinish, the ftiK -i fabric and -f superior workminship. Th- segotwlrf, for .'jiwlit of material and fineness of v.triri't bifexcHed any wher.?. and unly ti.'i'd b* seen to bj ,ippreciatHl. Abo, an extensive StOCK U N I 8 II I N to cutnpl.'le :i gent low, O U S \Miidroh,a!l kko. Lki i. i .1 y... S o v e s a n i n n e s The suhsorib. r*. proprie rtrs of the Empire htove Works. St-. L.ju.s, beg leave to inf.rui ,Sto\e Dealers in Iowa that tlu-y baveest«bli«h. hrnnoft of their houi-v in Iveoknk, wheretbev wUI Keepcon "tantlv on hnnd a large and well-n?"ned stock of ('•oklng A- Ural »n* lUi 4 to 20 eoal beet iror, 1,500 bxs tin plate, as- i»o- 1-',(1 27: H.000 do copt sorted 20 do Ktts*ia Iron. S5cas« eheet'gcopr 20 cases sheet xinc. ft do imitation o 2.00'i lbs br«.« ketUes 20'1) prepared to ii nd will Louis I I I 1.1 li- 1 i CKI .tinsr t- land's QPADE O I t-iil k, rive »es, f«r I I t-KJ ami I a large took, tor sal S, W. A 11. U CKi by 10KN PL w tf A superior Jirticle jf** power, and a wonderful labor and time sax i machine, for tale low by 8. W. A II. Tl Ciii.K iRAIS AXDGHASS SCYTHES—A large stwk of Waldron'e and other make:', 'or :-al*- low by s W.Ail.TlCKElL •d-braeedgmin eradb -. l--r Ml'LAY. ir *n atet-xx sab- low by 2 ^Ali tlS Snaiths. S S. W, A 11. Tl'CKEU. tub* patent nnd cniom.n k, for sale low bv Wrttii iitrg.- HAY ftti'i c,i„v, I ..rk-— riou.- qualitii 1 i i! of which will bOKMtL'" ^»d at A. B. HEASLIP. s. raooici.. i.•:w en 3d A 4tli, iv i:• u i K, I'iiri S o k toft of two years, nud ha^ it# equal in tin Mi -i-i»ippi vallcv: and t. he Golden llstrp," 1 aga'greaalv iuiprov« i'reiniuui Co«.k Stove Their assortment Ol leaung Stoves for woo. nd ct.al i extensive.— ~oin. entirely new put erns. «ne of which, tu. Yonng America. pletidid parlor stox e,r. cnt.v patented, *ii! oun«l superior tosny i' enticn of i he age fori., dating heat. 1'hey have n -ale at their store in t. Louis, from whieh 1,000 do spelter: 2,000 do block tin: 5 cases Forcelein i.ettle* end sane I'lanc tit.* fry pons--. So!d r. Idering Irons, I're-rd Ware, vit: Plate?, Pat Japannod Ware an extensive avoriunent,all of x*hich, tbej- are b"th ^t. »t)d KciV'ik and wonldrespectfnlly invite the BtUl«. •, BBOTHER. W. S. N K, Agent, Keokuk, Io" n O O S t3r Ott CA»*» \f IIMH t/* A co., j,, us lis In ktrret. brtueen 1 bird and Fourth. KIOKIK. IOl%A A- r. .'t n ,• Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpet*. II! \tV*n\Iti: ti.OTll I (., Ac., Which at. 111! V, nm.i.-Al.i. Ki.l'AlL. VI To the Retail Trade we w..nid *sy. that ha' inj mad- a'tii tnenu it. for it and aU who wish t* iv CUE A1' FOB CASH, or: imit i to call und examine our Goods and }nc ui: i*Ki i: om.V. and o ur.viu io. ADV. IftKCM A Pi K. tpent' H0E&C** t/M. Wa rran MHS A -V. V IVH t,.. II i^, k FULL as?1 the ll/l-l A E N Trouno ui-Titcsnstantlvon ii .nii at tto lilt- AN it-eh l7dAw 1 N r*l)V. CA1» V s 1. K.JOBEfe. V JONES & I'lit K, ii. 1 mp"i i i„rn nnd Doni'..-ti HiS of un der.lers in E Hardware, 1 S. W. A II. TI CK! 1: A very lnrge stock 1 Cutlery. Ours. 1' .is, Sash, Glass, Ac.,Miiin street. bctweenHth au.l '.n It. Ke*kuk, lows. Opposite Me eliames'iJi.-ek. jan4d )1 I UjEBS'li s iware.docks, latches, WIt», loose aid last but -erews, Oie. A full a-«o sment and hitc.-tstyI..- .«• CADY. JONES A PECK'S. jan-r*d i BKEN'FlEi.i. l*.oi ,.• a plan supt rior arti' LOW PBlfES. ur st.*n *caren».w fully.pre|/ared


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ocr: WARE ROOM. V" ELLERNAI\&W1LLIAHS. pHE undersigned have just opened a Furni ti.re Wareioom, in the building formely occupied by Elleiman, on Front tt. Ottum wa, Iowa, where they are now receiving di rectly from Cincinnati, an e\cedent assortment Oi* Household Furniture, of all kinds, which 1hey propose to sell on the most leasonable terms. Their stock consists iu part of Waliiut and Mahogany Bureaus, with and v ithout glasses. Bedsteads, plain and fancy posts, from four to seven feet nigh Breakfast, Dining, Dessert, Stard and Centre Tables Solas. Chairs, Cane, and Wood Rock ers, Rin and clat Backed Child's Table Chairs and tickers Bannister, Slant, Rimmed Back ed and Scallop Top Setting Chairs Lounger, Matrasses 'aud ^They also carry on the Cradle- Cribs, j- CABINET BUSINESS, in all its various brunehes, and orders may be left with the fullest assurance of their receiv ing prompt attention, and being filled with the best, material and finest workmanship. .or 1 ientlemen ami ladies wishing to pur chase, are invited to call and examine our stock. We are determined to sell as lew as any other establishment in the country. (EST Coffins made to order. (py Ware-room 4th door below Purghs's stove store. ELLERMAN & WILLIAMS. NE ba' eo Buffalo Robes juii received


ocr: lillcUtClUUul CilSll otOFCi A AN rie a RT'IVRW «W ,,. TM "\T OI'LD respectfullv inform t'.c dtfefins \Y of otiumwaand vlcixd.y, ttut thev have constantly on hand at their new Sfofre, complete rtock of I^)T?"V rrOnHQ 7~\ rV'Tt1?-P n* °i •),TSS fiar^%'lSs-' sues, Challey, Dc Lames, LnliianTes, Lawns, ghaw's Ribbons, French workul Collars, Un- derslecves, ChemizeMes, Linen Cambric Hond kerchicfs, Josrphine Cloves, Jil^ck Silk MtUs* fl"' & BA j^jT ^1!. in pari of Dress, Fiock and Over consisting of Shirts, Collars, Drawers, Sus 1**** A l"sb /ru.r— er o UrsHltH of Ooods embraces narti- ula.'Iy an umiiual ex- Hlock9 Of \he riL'hf^t tint! colnr^ narlim'ti lv a(laptel ^ats,&c. Al^ i3 o o s 5 1} o if1" Hats new Hotel. Caps. & ^\Te w iil sell our prcpcu1: stuck of AND snniLH UOOD^ Atl'oM. .. .... n r,vWMf„n, n,,, „(„.«. "ltil aa to Custome- Work Thc(r^iew St»ck tetoske variety of E N E E N S s .. 4V A 9 Kcmeuiber the two story Brick BuMdiftg formerly iccupieU by Mr. BRADSHA\V, Jewell and Watch Maker adjoining Dr Wood's ADLER k. l'EINEMAN. 1 W


ocr: NEW STOYE TIN HAVING opened Shop in Ottumwa for the sale or Stoves and Manufacture of Tin Ware, in all its varieties, I respectfully a share of patronage from the Citizens of Ot- tiimwa and Wapello County, and adjoining Counties, where they will always find a good article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in my bu siness, I feel competent to execute any worte in my line 1 may be favored with. Mclalic Roofing executed with care and neatners. Copper and 7in gattering of any requircdmhapr. Spouting and' Spoulingheads made cf copper tin or zitte. AJoddels of Machinery of any article for the Pat• tent Office Jobbing of allkinat and in fdl Mettals that an be done in i a i n Shop. 1 8hop on Main 8treet, next door to the Ba kery. GEORGE SMITH. Utiumwa March 20th, 1856.—neStf.


ocr: 4011T. V. BOWER. I BANK BOWT.K. 11. F. & F. BOWER. (Successors to Bruce Si Daniels,) Wholesale Grocers, PRODUCE AND QOMMlSSlOiN E A N S NO. 90, old stand, south side on Main street, between Third and Fourth streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. N. B.—We will make liberal cash advance# on all pioduce or merchandize sent to us for sale here or shipment, and solicit consignment*. Country produce of all kinds wanted, for which we will pay the highest market price in ca^h or goods. "July 31st, 1856.—no. 23-ly.


ocr: Vt" fu''ci,ilfca Meniied of us -r&. CLARK & SLOAN, A U a n i\ v i a UHOMX4LE CROCURK UUMUU OI LOKCRON A.NU JUANTFATMUUS 'pt DOMESTIC LIQUOR8 Hcclifiers oi' Whiskeys, BEG to call HH» alfeution of the trade t® Iheir laige ^ni complete stock, which they will sell lower for cash than (ho same articles can be procured e.'sewheie in the Weit. Allgobds warranted as represented,


ocr: January, 3d, 180G No. 46 ly. Mnt- MILLUJA.\T K A E t« .) Cottonade. Dchiuis. & BItO. n s TV AND A61i HT OITIJMH.1 ARM SOW receiving the larc&»< rtnd most de sirable stock of ir""*''s ever offered in this market, and wiJJ eontinualiy receiving fresh supplief. wh''"'ill suit the tdstes of any oi.e, and Th^ir stock consists in Dry goods ot all kind*, clothing. Hats. Boots and Shoes, Silks, Mantillas, Talmas, Carpets, Oil Clo hs, window ShiulcM. Clocks, A«cord'.ons^ Violins, rrunks, IIHI Notion.1 tegether with a large as s rUiicnt of Uibbonds, Silk and Straw Bonnets, Qiiecnsware aid Groceries. As we expect do a Ready "ay business, ve will be enabled to sell cheaper than Hiose selling on time. All we ask is for people to call iuul price our stock. Produce taken in exchange for gonds. MlLLlGAN fc-DSO. april 28 '06 no 10 tf J. 191. SWAi\ & CO. Willie lo inform their custumers nnJ the public generally, that they aip iwwou hand with their usual Stock of Spring ami Summer »'oods, and will continue to receive additions dur.ng the season, so as to accommodate all who may give us a call. Our Sti ck consist in part as follows* Black and Fancy Silks, rich Spring Mylts, J&v Bcges. Lawn, Challis Ginghains, 4fcC. ^Spiing styles Piints, Furnituie do. Shirtings, Checks, Drillings,- ^iapsers &c. Cloth, Cassd -.nieers, Brown Lumen, fB ^9 4 A good assoilreenl of Bounds, and Bonnet Ribhi n, Ve.ls, Glues, Hosiery, Men and Boys Summer llatv —Panama, Leghorn, and Palm


ocr: A RARE CHANCE. For sale, a fine location on the bluff north Ottumwa on Timber Street and on the lenega road. There is a fine view from" premises which are well stocked with cboic and rare Trees, Vines and fhrubbery.JAi 1 Kit innv 4i


ocr: now reeei\ ing his Spring ii a full assortineut of stock, compris- Dru^s, Paints, EytNlti(I%, Pcr riuaLcs-y, B'asu y Ar fiiooks Malionary, wki^h he would resjieclfully invite he i-t of his old customers, and the public ..


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ocr: i 1 I Vlittinvg rj^UlL -'nbitribt.'r. an Th.. in* .!*, will from '4. btiii" i.. ma. i n n i n & u o he sulirerilxrB, pr«ipr :or» «f tin- Empire sin 4'ork«, u -, leave to inform lieal^r* in Iowa that tti. v iiBVc »f.t.iblii!hed «t:rnn. it of their hou!« in K«'.iku wii-r y wii 1 i. eo .rtantlyon hand a Uir and Wei as-«.rf Cooklne A K a inc Stoves. .'.. t. nm-i »i w i U a tenu.Jii Era" Ho which hi. €JU) I! A .".'i A MONEY, I'SRMANTIITTIT thiuI'• TKN TH0r?.\N[ I)!LLAHS WOKTII OK E A Y A E O I N AT Tin: unmoth Clot hi iii* fSlnrc. \o. 70 .Hain Ml., Keokuk. .i aiitly supplit 1 i- Is i/i.-d & char al rbect iroj:, 12 to 27 l{i-'i- ia Iron do imitation do SI LO! iS AihD AJUBAjN ST(.)\ K^, 1 ^ting in part of t!.e following vaneti .I, L--UI8 fore.'-. ifr of M.rin AND CLOTHING 'odUjweof lb. l«lj»ne» of his fine Vi inter stock of Clothing and Furnishing to tb-» first f.I March next, «r-ll all kinds of winter clothing at Eastern cwit. in for wnmiiwrfh..f «|.ri|i(rr,n. -'"filing. Vr.w ithe tun" f-r W. §. ..-T. iAHUS, !••. A .No, A H. HE AS LIP N S o v e s n i i i n n e s S o k Mnil.-.i. b. T».-n i A 4ti V VV FLoWKi.. N' ERA. !:!.\0K DIAMOXD, •. HARP PREMIUM vl Xti AMERICA PARLOR M"\ 1 iPREMIL'M. .-ELF-REiil'LATENO 4e., A' I/'». ."li ,J- r.i! 1. BUEL & BRO Till, Capper. Sheet Iron, If of loir 'J'1 low or l*.i• .•••r. "rl P'oiup*. 1 v attorn. A-.^rur.' 1^. October l*t, IH53. y O O S I I U 1.1.^ i a .'f two year*.an.i b- . i. i t* equal in th Bi«*ippi vallev a i ... the litilden lifirp, I. ing a greaaly iui|. i Premium Cook lieir n.^ortmmt of ingStovt K f«r wootl e-»al IT- o o. .tin in k O K I K I Tliird and fourth, Are in reixipt of a large st«.*'k Dry Cnoods, Variety Goods, Carpets, i i a i k o i n v. '..*•! .: a.a: ii n,i.-\i,i ,«r iU.i Ail., at y k.UV l.oV- I'.: .'. '1 .-f .d *ar. hat ha* n.*g made avrang m.tii:.« in our .-tor. v. ... -.. ..... .. i I. i CilE A t' i'OK 0 AS ii. ar./ invii-ii to cull and t-xan-u *.,.i *.• u *ij l'itK i O^il.V, WD M» Ul'.VIATION. E 1 1 i s s a a A U E E N & S\«W'S i:\l#IJIS Oi i U lk Sciond St.. 2 door* '*ouil» of jobn«on,... luderaan'a old utand. UK Prot ri. n havr res-.»ntiy fitfc.d an 0fli«*e, 1 a-alnn nable thotu to kceppaoo with rno. iiv u:"najiii,g biiuii *-at tbi-1 h-an. iition cf .TI cue HAM'S AM» HI SIMINS HIA g-neraliy, i-*«i--rc..i. .. t. H.if. as th.- raf r-:. sr.-»t. :m*l -(.• edi- -t m-*h*nl fi.i »i. rari-pirtivt i i. of trOODX,PACKAGES p. I V i I !. I i' I fi Js ASH 0 W N s 1 HE UNION. U d- :i b..v. .--r 11 any partieuiar house, will be promptly attended to. Ol.l.t: riwNs M»,i£. Jtfftrwn '. :.N H" •-'. lun 1 llramhoi Mh Mercantile t'ollegc ottensive.— ir entirely now j..-t n, one «1 wliicl.. 11.. iung Ann-iira .. udid parlor st.-ne,rt !y patented, will bo 1 Mt| ..| ior to any ion of tut #g« for ra ng h. ai. Tii yhu-. ibf at tb.'ir more in Lou' -, from which 1 ,i'.. ,'1o 1' 1.MHI0 iO- S3 OOO i. al.l wt'Uld & BUOiUEli. ••liir. Ag/nl, K- 3 ll'Vm :. i ket, and we pledge ourselvea tomli i from any part of the country an I i Keokuk, I*wa. V.. w. rT'RL i nito AND BINDIES «r any intermediate point. Ai»o, to all the A THUS. |,4(,HT, Agent. s:i Itl.I 'd.KlN Hardware and Cv.tlery. I I I. 'I ll i I' L. W. & II. I"' ''KI.R. I it. rt -ind Wholesale d- aicri-, arc in receipt which they have us yet cv I chant? of fowa, Mi.atfuri and Illinois, S. aak intention, and rnn Sept. 7, H5j.—fi.'.vi Mi 11 jVlv *ts., .1 I- .*100 do 1 Uv Li k C»'li I' 'I ketil i pant-. ixtt'ui!: •g c.i.r kettle*: It much the largest stock displayed to the mtr- which they Loui» prict-a. 1 »r k iii arnv


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ocr: IV. WAC-'KTS.KM, o o & S 9 i a k e bfiu0 Siiop, JJjin S'. OTTl'.MWA IOWA THE pTognetor ImefM conetaHMjr on lianu-i a{ oodaijoi»inent of Liatbsrs, and is hi TA'Hys rciuly to accoUiUiixlaie cuslomere witfc mid wotk in his line o. business. f»Tor«l(^vryib,l«io4.yl


ocr: I. holds regular meetings every day evening at 61-2 o'clock in the New Hall, third story of Sanda brick, sec. 1Mb. to.


ocr: 500 STOVES Stoves and Tinware, Chain Pumps. Lightning Rnds and Castings for sale. Job Work dune in Tin. Sheet Iron 4" Copper to order. Prairie State Stovel. Tn offering the Praitie State Stove to public, I say that it is plain and simple in i*s construction, with heavy and substantial" plates and will never crack from heat, and is warran ted in ALL CASKS to draw, bake and coak tc'he greatest perfection, unless tlie draff rs obstruc ted by the setting up of the Stove or arrange ments of pipe. N. &.-«-l will remind my friertds again that I do not consider it my business to run after man when las note or account B'ecorties due.— Thankful for past favors he wil' be glad to see yoa at the Old Tin Shop in Ottumwa. E. WASHBURN.


ocr: -I w Pitrm itlAl' ihJS Farmer's Exchange ITH A uotsGt •IS attracting the people by its varieties of Seasonable (toods at Low Pricts! Having enlarged our Store room, and filled it w coMrttTi ASSOMTMCNT of all kinds or Goods and ares, just received direct froor Hiiladelplua and New York, Ureal luiluctmeiits* '"'5 Is b»rt offered for the Cash or Ready Pay Our stoclc consisU in part as follows: PLAIN AND FANCY DRY GOOI^ CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, SATINETIT JEANS & TWEEDS, READY .A1ADE CLOTHING, HAf% 6c CAPS, A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF BOO TS .. & SHOES, HARDWARE & QUEfiNSWAitte INCLUDING FA Ml LY ROtERUES __JNOT 1CE. The highest pi t, ces will be paid for ail kintu Grai^Zif, Vcan be /T ha»died,sucbas Eia*r, »»»v V Uli uc Iiaiiuicu. 3 rraw. Butter, Eggs, $c. J- M. SWAN Ottumwa, Dec. Gth, lfjoo. CO. Glass, Sisb, Building Hard WJ..


ocr: made Clothing lioolsaud Shoes Queenswart Hard wait: Nihlsj Glass, and Groceries llat* and Caps, i-c. Also, a good asso.tment At Jewelry, KvlltfUM* *«.r toiners, and hosts of new ones. Call and ex amne my slock, as I am determined iMiil aa low as any house in town. Ottumwa, Oct. 24th, lti55 38-tf NEW GOODS AND N E W I Hoiir It Your tiine fur Bargalas. John L. Street, WILL*continue the Merchantile business, at the old stand of STREET Sl GRIF FITH," where he is now receiving a*xl opening a well 'elected aud seasonable slock ef FALL AM) WLSTER GOODS, Consisting ef a gooTassortment of Foreign and i Domestic Jry Goo's? a large lot of Ready w here he-will be pleased tcf see all h.s old cus IlliiLEa, TesUnuriils, Buck's licti nary, X) Clarke's mmentary,Barnes' Notes, Vil lage Sermons, for sale h][ W. L. OKU. 1


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ocr: KF.no VAL. e n a S u e y Dll. R. S. BARBER would rcspccifull inform hi putr..n.. .ind tie -public p-n eraily, that he bit- removed his office to tb. New Briek building tm tbe wet side ..i '1 bird street, between Mnin and .+obn .-n, where h» has secured a haji'L-otiie ru11 .f «iin-i, and ha.« spared neithi pains X|.cj..*c to make them ekgnnt end comfortable.— Thankful for past fav rv. he solicits a continuance of the Aiine. ,JP#~A11 oj»-raiioti- wnrranteel. K.^ik uk, O -i


ocr: OFfinish, Stoek of .' 1 u:in 4, I S5fi,dly BKIDGE & BKO ST. LOT Is, Mo. S o v e snb«crib.-rs, proprie oi iht Empire Stove St. Louis, bog to inform Stove in Iowa that they established bran- li their house in Keokt they will Keepei on hand a large well-assorted stock A Heat »n* Stoves. Amongthi former they call particular at to the "Golden Hot-air Cook Stove, has now stood the branch Keokuk will be «i 'antly supplied, 30o bdls ir-n wire bos 5,001 u L'led k char 4 to 20 foal sheet i|M, Mammoth C'lotliiiiif Ktorc, M. HUSTON, Vkclesale Dealer in Notion, and lane Dry ood«, V4 MAIS \o. 70 main St., Keokuk. Is now Receiving an extensive assortment A S I O N A E O I N U N I S I N O O S all that Is tteeswary to complete a gentleman's wardrobe,all of nhieh will be sold w and at reasonable prim by A STRKKT, K.EOK:K. low A. Anew stock an I th- iargts Jti.: best assorted ever n the market. Our stock i- pureha^ed direct ji niunufa- iurers und imjortfr and we p'edge to sell at prices aa low. 1 cash or to good buyers, as St. Lou or any fit her western mar Merchants will find it u their a 1 vantage to call examine our goods and priees Uiore buying else We willcousiui-r it no trouble toshow then our stuck.—a| r26-diw A FINE Stock of Poc*cl Cullci v for saie nw at Annr 2t. Ill SI )N'S. 4 HEAVY* stock of Cap,Letter, Lidief liatli, Bath /a. P«wt, Fancy and Commercial Note Paper, Plain laid Buff, White and Fancy Colored Kim lopes, at upr2'i Hl'STON'S. A General asi«rtment ot German nilver and d-a-j ble platwl ware, alt warranted and at maniifac pnccs, at apr2B HUSTON'S. VNufaeturer'sstoek 3 5 u i i o Sd naiuitrest, between Tliird and 1'ourtli, KKOKirR, IOWA Are ii»r ipt of a lar^e stock of Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets, iti \DV-n \m: i.o i iii «.. At ., Which areoC i.u- WIIOwL. ALL o,- LL'lAlL.ai, Vl.i.Y LOW PRICKe. To the Retail Trade we wouV -n-. that having made arr»*g ment" 1 our ^tore, we are now fully prepared it, and all who wish to bnv CHK \P F«»R CASH, ar.- invit-M to and exumiie. our Goods and .prices. 0*1: I'lllt i: 01*^Y, AMt NO I» IATION. extensive of Whips and Lashes a'man prices at apr2t: HISTONT-. largest and lx-st aborted tv ck of Embroide- 1 HTA.HTON CAIIV. P. E. JOMMM. 1 ry in the city at apr2(i HUSTuN'S. tDI JOtlflM ftPfTK. enough to supply the market, ol e ery variety of pattern Jer rariety of pattern, Jerome's make, warranted, at manufacutrcr's prices, at HUSTON'S ot the finest fabric and ot superior workmanship. luesc goous, lor quality of material ana bncnesR of cannot beexeHed any whwt, and only need to b. seen to be appreciated. Abo, an extensive XX 10.000 lb* brat. per 14,090 do con'r bolt'IBS 2.ri cafes sheet'g eopr 2,000 lbs brass kettles IJ11O bxs tin plat«, as- n s. 12 to 27: ported 20 u Russia Iro« SO cases sheet sine. 60 do imitation do 200 ri frv pans, ©•tier's Tools and Machines, Ri ctf, Ears, Solder, Solileruig Irons, Pressed Ware, vis: Plates, J"M bucket and Teu Kettle Covers, Ac. Japanned Ware, an extc-n-A, a-M.ri in nf. all of which, they are to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Louis and Uckuk.aiid would respectfully invito the of purchasers to their ftoek. HtH'Oh k Bl'.olHKR. •opiolyd Ortobci* 1st, 1 nVART.TP a. n. w. 9. inooKi:. A/cnt, No, y 1 Main-st. between 3d k 4th, I.EOKCK, Iowa 11 ti i 11 11 e s' Tueir asurtmcnt of Healing Stoves f»r wood ai eoal is e*ten-ive.— S' me entirely new pat t.'rn?, one of which, the Voting America, a splendid parlor clove, re e-ntly patented, will be found superior to any in vention of the ag«- forra liating heat. They have .••aU at their store in Mwke, Agent, Keokuk, lows. O O ION I I,IMVI:I,I. r.«»¥, JOKES St PECK, AFRCTTTA* ffOEKOt mebl'dAw HIE Finest assortment of Ribbons' ever off. r«l"iB OWN of ttie Air. il. Importer the market, at apr26 HUSTON'S. V KJ dealers in Foreign and Domi^ Hardware, W O LL 1 11 Cutlery, Ouns, Pistols. Sash.Glass,& between Sth iiud Ktb, Keokuk,Iowa. chanics* Bb ck. mjwiii r. o k tes- nv.. lr andbar not UK EIJOAI HI 1 he Mis sissippi valley snd to thi "Golden Harp," bt isuj a greaaly improved i irmiutu Cook Stove. Louis, from which 1,000 do spelter 2.000 do block tin S *a»es Porcelain kettles and sauc pans Main


ocr: \w & Watch Impairing, and jobbing of every description connected itli our November 2u, dAw which he warrants to purchasers to be aj pore as coin. Also CLOCKS, of all dwript ion-, warranted to keep good time for twelfo month*. dec 5d JULES GEISER i..t i v PARMELE & CAMPBELL, .Uaiia Mrret, brtn. 2& Sc 3d, K E O K U K I O W A HEAtXR* l!» ftpsF. VOLD A^l SILVF.II WATCHES, K KI F.. KITi'HKN AMI M\H!\E ilinrKS, Fine Jewelry. Silver Kniv.-s, Fork®, Ladles, Oup^, Napkin Kings, ei warranted etjunl to coin Oold l'eu". 1'eneil*, Cliaiii", Lockets, Key*. Fin.- I'.^ket Cutlery. Shear*.Seisfor, Ka*on. I'isio! Cumbs. Bru-bes, P«rte Munnait aud a general ushortment of HIUmrAL lIVfiTRI C-omnriinjr Vinlm.-. Acenrdi-on*, Klute«, Fifes. Flageolet!', Banjo«, Tamborinee, et« also, a tiupenor quality of Violin. Ouitar ai. i Ba^ Viol Strinjry and Trimming*. Particular i^ inviu-d t' .-mr (arc*. tensivf ». of pdd, aiher, mi-I fin- i with »inen we c»u »mi nil eycji mat can be muted. J&BTWe are prepared to do all kinds of Clock and rl i„ 29. W. JONES, PMUrlb Clerks, Him he* Ac Jewelry i'N.-xt door toC. Parsons' Banking Hou**,) el a Itl-OIMMII, JEWELRY STORE rilllE subs. •rib rej"|).'' fullv iidorui.s the A citizcn* of Keokuk mid icihiiv tint he btw re.-umed bu.uie.-.* in Du. ill* k NKW BUICK llol.'.sK, o\ 2n STHKKT IIKTWKKX -MAIN JOHNSON, where he will keep a g- neral und looted ^tocli of gold atidiher wutches and Gold Jewelry "f •••very description. i*.: Ladi. .h'tiold Br, act Pin* in 1 Ear Rinj{, Cuff Pin?, F"in/.-r Rui^s, Gold Brace let^, Ludie and tieiitIcinehgild chains, Ladies' Card( a^ei and Port Motmier. Gnid and Silver Tbim blcii, Gold. Silver Steel aud Plated S|octaole.i, Gold Sleeve buttonc. Cla«pe. Studc, dlar Buttons, Geutle menVtiold Brciwt Pint, i'.., Ac. lie will all*., have on hand at all time* a large and Well asiorted stock of Silver Ware,


ocr: r, 'r:\^^^ stock of r^Mbio^pnli^U January 4, 1856, dly BRIDGE & RltO T. Stoves. Amongthe former they call particular at to the 41 Golden Hot-sir Cook Stove, has now stood the of C. n dmstrec-t 4 Co., d«»cs not act as i it stimulates the natural secretions at tbe roots the hair.hy giving new life and tone to the small which peerete th. natural coloring- iM,i them new lifeaud strength. It doe* not stain tire and may be used as freely as water, and with as safety. The article is compos of oil and i 'fiirits. affiirdiugan agr-eablo hair wash, is anexoellent substitute for oil or p-miitum. The euiiar proji-rties of this preparation render entirely different from any thing now in ase for hair. The color of the hair when restored, is exactly tbe it was before It urned gray, and the singular attending it a use, are not ou'v curious but i iithin fUlotiuAg•! 'lathing I Mammoth Clothing Store, Mo. 70 Main St., Keokul$» Is now Receiving an extensive asMovtmcnt of A 8 I O N A E O I N U N I S I N O O S to a 10. K o v e a n sub^cr!b-r. proprie of tbe Empire atove St. Louis, beg to Stove in Iowa that they established n branch their hou.-e in Keokuk, they will keep con on hand a large well-assorted stock A Heat in* branch in K»okuk will be »-ori»tini v 'tpplied, '200 Mis iron wire no* 5,000 bds b'KUA ehar 4 to 20 coal sheet Iron, 1,500 bxs tin plate, as- nos. 12 t. 27 sorted 20 do Russia iron 20 cases sheet sine. 60 do imitation do 200 dot fry pans, g*-n"«n*n wardrobe, all of which Will tw sold low aad i n n e s A. HE AS LIP, w i o o k i 1 Ma Ae|lt, N :veen 10,000 Ibrbrasiers' cop per 14,000 do con'r bott'ms 25 cases sheet 'g eopr 2.000 Jbs brass kettias Tinner's T«ol« and MatWW#, Kivet«, Ear Solder. S.ldering Irons. Prc-=c-d \farc, it: Plates, bocket and Tea Kettle Covers, 4-. Jspanned Ware, an extensive as-ornuient. all of which, they to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Louis and Keokuk, and would respectfully invite of purchasers to their stock. BRllHiE A BKUIHLR,. •epSSlyd \\. MOOIK, Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. October 1st, 1N55. I OB i %SII I XCMAIVKLV ixuivi:i: a co., Si Mtla between Third and Fourth, Ar it, roci ij-.t of a lnr^e stock iif Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets, "I AOV-1I AMI. LOTIinb, *t., Which are offered, at WHOLESALE or RETAIL, at VE11Y LOW PRICES To the Retail Trad we w«uld say, that having mad- arrang. menu in our Btorc w it, and all who with to buy CHEAP FOR CASH, are i-.vit.-d to eall and cxatuin 0t P»«l », 0 \LV, AMI U It VIATION. NEW EXFHESS AKRANGEMEJVT. & .SiHOW'Si EXPRESS Second St.. 2 doora souih of C. IndrrsoD's old stand. Proprietors ha?eeccntiy fitted up an Olfi-e, l.«at a-above, to enable th-m to keep pace with rapid.y lucrtasmg busm-.-sr at thi.- j-niit 'I he attention of I ri'UE!\S, TI EK« HA!TK \D III filM'.SN ME!* generally, is diicet -d tt,i-. a^ 'h faf st, sur.-st. an i s|eeliest method for the transportation of M0X£X\ GOODS, VALKAiiES AND BUNDLES to 8t. Louis or any intermed at. [»,int. Also, to all the I N i A I i I K z A N 0 W N S I N E U N I 0 N Orders for the purchase of Uood»,or to any particular house, will be promptly attended to. AUK, CUtXXcTlOifS If S DC. Keokak. August 22, 1S55.—Smd TIION. Special Notice. "XBTBB SAV DYE" to a jiert on whose hair ha* be gray prematurely, unless yoa are sure of advis the use of something which will rem -dy the mat Dying the hair with ordinary articles is, at i but a temporary affair, and the shade produced thing but that with whi'-h nature adorns tbe hair. The IMIMITABLX UAIK ColAiuaa" and 3d 4 *th, HOEL SAHS bVl Li PATENT A I LL assortment eon antly of the •. mch 17d4w oil loiiio lit the BiG ANVIL. 8TAJIT0S CADV. I. K. JoSKS. C. K. IVCI JONKS 4 PECK, Premium Cook Store. Their assortment Heating Stoves for and coal is Some entirely now terns, one of which, Young America, splendid parlor stove, cently patented, will found sujierior tonny vention of the age for diating heat. They on sale at their *tore St. Louis, from KVOKVK, Stock. lest of two years, and Hot its Cjual ill the sissippi \allev and the Golden Harp," ing a greaaiy 1,000 do spelter 2,000 do block tin 5 ea.«es kettles and pan^ KEOKVK, IOWA are now our Good* CI. A lit TT, Agent. CAOV, JONt S A. I'l K,


ocr: THOS. W FF, J. MOEONEV J. I'. HKI.l.. .Mnnuger, Aft. Managtf, Sctiue Ar »•*. GreiU** hitof th® season. ,, %i night of the sew m* **traordiaary plsfr« At/NKTISM RULK8 Or, Rekuk a- it «iil ISO Years lleaee. SatardL*F livening. Way 17, Will he perforHfd the great tragedy la 5 act* en titled, Denouncer *, Or.TlV Seven lerki and Three Thieves. Tkl perfwmance w 1 e-ue lu 1' with thelmat pi".-1' of the Dlagaetlam Kulen Or, Keokuk Aw it Will be IOO jreara heace. In reher.-ial, the great American play of NK'IOOF THE WOODS or, th# Jibhernaiiftaay. P/ioesof Adn»is«ion-lresa Ctrele 50cents 25«nts. Dojr.t open at 7 o'oloek, eortain will


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ocr: JEAN.S& T\V EDS, RV{ W. MADE CLOTHI.VI IN.A fc CAPS, A URBAT A S S O E N OF Bo O 1: AcSHOiLi. NOTICE. 'j phcs,t Pr'ces Will !e p*id for «l| Dec. 6^1.4 SWA*" e THAI THE Farmer's Exchansre U O V U IS attracting Ihe peopl- by its varieties of Seasonable Goods at Low Price* V i V rhJadelphia ami New York, «reat Iro® ndncements! Uherc offered for the Cash or Jieady Pay Onr stock consists in pirt a, follows: FANCY DRY Gdom U.OI US. \SSI MERE, s VTI NKTP Ca


ocr: ... ... I do not consider it my business to run after a man when his note cr account becomes due.— 500 STOVES! Sloves and Tinware, Chain Pump*. Lightni»g II nh anti (•utting* fcr tuft. Job Work 1/«/ic ta Tin. Sheet Iron 4* topper to enter. Prairie State Stoves. batfTering the Prair.e Slate Stove lo the puoli and w.ll never crack fioin beat, and is wlrran- ted in ALL CASLS to draw, b^c uud coo* to'l:e greatest perfection, unless the draft is obstruc ted by the seitmg up of the Stove or arrange ments of pipe. N. B.—I will remind ra/f' *»l i Thaukful for past favois he wilt he Jad to see yus at ihe Old Tin Shop in Ottumwa. E. WASHBURN, OUrmwa, Dec. 6th, ISto. Glaaa. Rash, BuiidingHardwa. a| Ji'% PU^fRO" 4 1 say that it is plain and Simple in itn .• .v. 1 i 1 -nslriictton with heav y and substantial pla.pg


ocr: Those who arc in want of the above a r tides_are respectfully inviled to call and examine tlie stock. No trouble to show Goods. Recollect the piLMatt^440W yf Pumroy's Drug Store.. MAMMOTH STOt K OF Fall and Winter Goods! Cbtapfr than Ever! DAVID SAN US, "OFTDreapertfullv inform hi»fr! nd* in Ottumwa, and country in \Yap- Fancy bluck and blue Meriinac prints: Freuch Gin^huius, M.d luius. a!p«ccas: D'uck colored anil fi^uad lustres, broad cloths FALL & WINTER CLOTHWHM*' Such as coats, pantaloons and rests rf ev ery variety, shirts, drawers, abo A SPLENDID I.OT OF county, and the public generally, tluit lie is now in reccipl ot a U-rgc and vreil agsorted stock of Fall and Winter Goods. of almost every variety, which were one fully selected to suit this market. The stock consists in part as foilows: Cassimerer,.satinets,jeans.flannel linger. Ticking, hdktl 's, cross haired aud plain jaconet Swiss muslin, Irish Linen, bleached aad brown domestic, checks, tablecloths, Hosiery, gloves, ribbona and a great vari ety of Yaukee Notions, together with large supply of K A Y A E Ilats antl Capi) aud a choice selection of HOOTS .Q.\I) .TrroES, just tlie "article" lor the season. Hardware, Cutlery, Queens snd 6ta|S* ware,Groceries, Tea, Sugar, Co flee, Pepper, Allspice. DyegtufTs, Spuu Thread. jlhnf1ih


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ocr: W Northern Farmer, Utka, N. Y Ohio Cultivator, Columbus, O., Rural American, Utica, N. Y.,( Rural New-Yorker, Rochester, Albany Cultivator, Albany, N. Geucsee Fanner, Rochester, if. Y-, N E Farmer, Boston, Ma**., Horticulturist, Plula., Pa., Subscript! u should be handed ia order to secure the volume complete, meu no*, of all tbe above can be seed store, under the Bugle office. Declotf TERRY A NOW IS IK TIME TO SUBSCRIBE! WE will receive subscriptions to the folluw tag agricultwral papers, vis Prairie Farmer, Chicago, 111., Iowa Par mer, Buriington. lows, sjn Farmer. Msdi^on. Wis $1,00 V, 1.0# 1.0# 2,00 2,00 eekly) Y. "3 sorin, Spocl- seen at oar