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The Madison County Courier from Edwardsville, Illinois • Page 5

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Edwardsville, Illinois
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THE MADISON COURIER. EDWARDSVILLE, MAY 24, 1386. The pupils of Hit public school will mve a -ucci-t iti the Scaool-Uouse on TVESDA Kve- fino, May 29th. The proceeds will oe ue- voted to paying for the school piano, cents. B.

P. RID Ell, rimcipai. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Private Medical Dr. Whittier's advertisement iD an other column.

-Some six or seven young men of this town, one day last week, made a haul of bsn out oi Cabokia in iwo or three hours. Wco can beat i i-V annul one o'clock yesterday morning, the dwelling house of Smith, situated on HUisrioro avenue, was entirely consumed oy fire, as also its entire contents, tae inmateg having bareiy time to escape. The building was a woodoo structure, probably valued at about whicn, together with the furniture and clotti- inrr lout, will make the total damage about $SO0, on which, we are inform ed, there was no insurance. Qodey'b Lady's This ever welcocrc vieitor has made its appesiiB nnce on our table for June. It is filled, as usual, with good things.

The benutiful steel engraving, "Christ and tlie Sisters of Bethany," 18 one of tho finest thut ever dcoorateu its igett. Its fashion plates oannot fail pleasing the ladies, and all will una reading matter well written and interesting. Internal Daniol Kerr, assistant assessor, as will be by handbills posted anout town, fill bo at his office in Ldwardsvillo until Saturday next, to receive income returns and application for license. Remember this, and do not delay in making return, as it wilt then become tho duty of the oe- to make an assessment and affix a penalty for such neglect or ro io accordance witn the statute in such case made and provided. No Use Clark, the popu lar erooer at the northwest corner of Courthouse square, is ahead in eve rything pertainiDg to his business.

Like trout and white a luxury in as sweet and fresh as when first taken from their native can be found at Clark's ev ery Tuesday and Friday, and that, too, in quantity sutboient to modate everybody. Hams, sides, driod boef. and all other kinds of meat to be found in any market, al ways on hand in eeason. His stock of groceries and provisions are not in excellence by those of ny homo in the northwest. If you want coon things to eat, and wish to purchase at low rates, always go to Clark's.

A Few mora individuals a penchant for things not their own ewspa perRR CH SSteteon Counts Conner. have visited the circuit court-room during the past week, and the following have been advised to keep in retirement for differant periods of time: Thomas Andrews and Richard Lind-zy, two degenerate sods of a servile race, who it appears had more pork their possession than what they purchased, are required to perform labor for the state for one year each. William Walcot, a lad of Id years, oharged with stealing a mule, will stop at Parker's for a month longer. Emil Lanois, a "speculator' in horse-flesh, soma time last winter at tempted to initiate one of our country youths into the mystery of his profession but our friend of the-ooun- try, as it appeared in evidenc, had a revelation" that he would become a noted detective: so ho led on Lanois, or Lnnois led on our farmer lad, or both, until our embryo detective "got" Lanois, and had him arrested in the act of stealing a horse. Lanois will recide at Jolict for thenext five years.

The 12ih Illinois cavalry is now the only regiment from Illinois in the service. Another revolution has broken out in San Domingo. Tho government troops have been defeated, with loss nf nrisoners. It is stated that the Recent Mexican advices state that Maximilian has effected a loan in A large quantity of arms ship-York, had arrived at Vera Cruz, for the uso of the iniper-alists. Twenty thousand Austrian have been shinned for Mexico since the FroDch government an- 1.

1 nounced its intention oi wnuumniug its contingent. Taken Tip, Samuel R. Scott, 6 l.a.cl nt Afidison countv. April 14 1866, a dark-bay horse, 8 years old. 16 hands high, harness markcu, uuuu hal on ahal'er; appraised at $100.

MARE Taken up, by Joseph Rind. 2 miles north of Venice, Madison county, May 21, 1866, iiu inmkti'ch. 10 ve.irs oi l. lett in' front white, scar on left hip, c.llar marked; appraiseu ai ou. 1 C.

W. DIMMOCK. Clork II. 9CHEER, DEALER IN DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, Roots and Shoes, Clothing.

Hats and Caps, Hardware, Qucensware, Fancy Goods and Notions, etc southwest corner of Main and Van-ilalia streets, Edwat-4svillc, Hi. des7 EUytien government bus suppliod the revolutionist with monoy and arms. A meeting of rebels has been held in Memphis to petition tho president to secure a repiibliom form of gov ernment fur Tennessee. Considering the recnt murders of freediuen in Memnhis, it is evident somo form of government is needed in that city, if nowhere elso in the state. The New Bedford Mercury ti lls a storv of a witty -Colmcl who "when on his death-bed and near his d-mise, assured his friends that he could not possibly survive many i colonel.

encour- agingly remarked one: ''your feet are warm, and no one cvtr died till the extremities became com. uou t. tell me that," 6quenled out tue suiicr-er; c'do you think John Rogers's feet wore oold iust before ho DR. BIGELOW Is the only phy sician, as a specialist, now in Chicago that can nuri j( him, and not suffer that hoinble io disflgmiui; your face aud hodv, betides destroying your happiness ami luture prospecs of lne- lie inao.e hiiiI NERVOUS DL- BIL1TY his study for the past twenty years, and ibereloro the person whom all alll.cted consult. Xo one ever heard of a patient ol bis not'luing cured write he has been in this city.

reputation has vouchers all the city pa-ners, bis patients and the medical pioles-lou, 'oil. here and abroad, as being tho most skilled spec.alist here, and a thorough master of all sexual If all others fail, bivc bim a call. only a common occuri wicc with bim cm cases. are separate for 1-lios and gentlemen, and the most complete in the city. Yovno Men, Take Particular notice Dr.

Bigelow rtevotes mucu oi Zt trea'ment of tho-e cases caused In a secret habit which both body ami mind miliums the unfortunate imlivnmai ioi -or societv. The sail etlect of these habits, or the excess of riper yearr, is to weaken and debilitate the con-litution. destroy the and inentnl powers, dimiiiiMi of manhood; the pleasures of life are uiarre object of marnasi' iisuak itself rendered a term of unceasing ana regret. Such especially those contemplating man iage. should lose n-) time in making immediate application, as Dr.

by bis new treatment, is cnabied to msure a f'. on cmifldontiLil Olhce Iso. 179 Poulh Clark street, corner of Monroe, bait a block from ihe postofhee. l'ostollice Uo.x 154, Chicago, 111. Oillce hours from 9 A M.

to P.M. Send for his to iieanu, free of charuc. N.H.— Ladies, send for a descriptive circular of l'essarie llcm-dio, the best preventive of conception known- Sent to ary address fiee of mr24 iy Notice to Creditors. ATOTICE IS nEREBY GIVEN" THAT THE nf the estate of Franklin Derrick, deceased, late of Madison nr minnia has fixed uuorj a term of tho countv court, sitting for probate business of said comity, to be held at the court-house in Edwardsvillc, ou the third Mondiiy in the mouth of July, A. D.

I860, for a nottlemcnt and adjustment of all claims against said decedent. Ml persons having claims against saiO esUteare notiOf" then and there to appear add have the same adjusted. All persons liiueoinj io mui arc iiotillcd to come forward ami settle. MARY JANli my 24 3w Executrix. AND LET LIVE." KELLER, Carpenter and Builder, ALLS THE ATTENTION Dl' THK tliliMS of Edwardsvillo and the public generally to the fact that be is prepareu io execute an joos int i listed lo cai in the most prompt and workmanlike manner, and at prices suueu to the times.

Call at bis shop, next dour to Temple's stable, iiu.u the Union House, before clos ing coniraci uch PC Notice. THE I'N'DERSIGNED, HAVING PURCHASED the carriage manufac'ory of Tboinas lCm ink, at Edwardsville, with iiiemaiei lais, otc will in futurecarry on the iniiitiess, ami solicits the palrotiago of the public. Ail labor ind matenal shall be for in cash, so an to enable me to sell at the lowest the best mnKlnvnil. and all efforts togivesatisf.iction. t'ntillother arrangements are made, Thomas ink will superintend the woik Carriages and burnties always on hand or made to order on siiori iiuuce.

May 13, 1SG6. liivH 3w O. B. V. CORBITTS.

nl.OUil ovArvu-hnrp to Sf-11 OUI' IMPROVED Twenty-Dollar Sewing machines. Three new kinds. Under anil upper leto. arranieo rive vears. Above salary or large coinniis.sioiis The only machines sold in United States tor less then $40, whic are rui.l.Y licensed by Howe, Wilson, Grover it Baker, Sincieh and Bachelder.

All other cheap machines are infringements and the Seller USER is LIABLE to arrest, FINE AND IMPRISONMENT. Circulars FREE. Address, or call upon Shaw Clark, Biddelord, Maino, or Chicago, 111. dec23 ly iv. a.

ivuirxrv. irARRLF. WORKS, EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. i WJL is prepares loguiup iooiooi ovmj tion aionumenis, lomo aLoiies, aim ui mental work, in his line, as cheap a3 can be had in St. Louis or ocl2'65 ly DANIEL KERR, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND CLAIM AGENT, I taxes, redeem lands, investigate titles, and attend to the duties of tho profession generally.

northwest corner of the public square, Edwardsville, Hi. anil ly rninmisfciouer's Sale. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ST CUAIIl COV.NTY, In Clair Countv Circuit Court, Maich A I). 18G6 C'a'vin P. Carpenter, Leujamin Carpenter Ilaniet A.

Town. cud, Endora S. Bishop and Nathaniel Bishop, Edwin A. Carpenter, I.ii'lwig Hersemaii, Ilnam Tii Alexander 1. Il.iiKbt, Henry V.

pies, 'iborntoii Peeples, and Rerger 1 and Bicbard V. Cumimgliam. executors of the estate oi trtuerics a. TNDER AND BY VIRTUE I) I' THE DECKEL of said court in the ab-ive on: cause, made at the said term the 1 jpecial commissioner appoimeo oj sam MONDAY, THE 05 1 DAY' OI- JUNE, A D- 166G at 112 o'clock on the premises, sen tne roi-lowiiij: tract of land, mua'ed in Madison countv Illinois, to-wjt The west half of Ibe southeast qu.u ter of section thu ty-tlve (35), in town ship three hoi in oi beu-u 60 or SALE: Ten per cent of the purchase nioiiev to be paid down in cash, and the balance in two equal instalments, on a credit of six and twelve months, sc-med by notes with approved personal security and a irigage on the premises sold, on the execute of which I will execute and deliver to the purchaser or purchasers thereof deed or deeds, as by said de-ciee I am directed, convryini; all the right, title, interest ami estate or the said parties to said suit to said piemtses. II.

II. HORNER, Special Master. IS" STOVE AND TIN STORE! GRAVES HA WOOD "lirOULD RESPECTFULLY ANXoUNCK to the public ih.it tiny have opened. nns Slnll1. l.jVerv.

where they keep constantly on hand Buck rigiu spieiinio oooKiug suixes. All manner of repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Old copper, pewter, brass, and cotton rags taken in exchange for tin ware. iy TERMS INVAHIAIILV CASH. apl3 HEXUY HAMMER, GUN AND LOCK SMITH, EDWARUSVILLE.

REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS DONE TO On-DER. Shop on Mam street, three doors bove K. T. KmlTt's store. ocl9'C6 ly JOHN II.

IIJHOJ.ES ALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN TT New and Second-hand Furniture, Stoves I etc. Farmers and others from Madison and Missouri, cannot do bettor than by calling on and Eleventh streets, south side, corner of the alley, as 1 sell cheaper than the choapest. ocl2'65 ly JAMES F. SPIEL.DIAN. Pnvsirux and surgeon, kdwakds-ville, Illinois.

Office on ain street, opposite residence of Judge Joseph Gillespie, ly JOHN H. WEIR, rnrSICIAX AND SURGEON AND PENSION Surgeon for Madison county. Olllc und residence corner of Eighth and Main Edwardsville. Illinois. ly H.

M. SABIN, A. M. 1IYSICIAN AND SURGEON, EDWARDS- h.m^f SfiiiarB in ft Iniililmir Residence Union Hotel. ocl2'66 ly 1 nn n.

irii tnv. URGEON DENTlSr. OFFICE IN Til A RES' new building, up stuns, Edwardsvillo, III. jan25 ly .1. tin Tn.

n. nnveiniv ivn IV J. the Dannial's Building on Main street, opposite the store of E. L. Friday U.

Co. MEDICAL ADVICE free: ALL TITOSE WnO ARK SUFFERING FROM any disease, and are in doubt to the e.x- onceforDR. B01IANN on Special Diseases," which gives a full description, symptoms, of all "chronic" and ciai-- uiscascs. This valuable woik is sent FREE to any address. Direct I)r C.

A KOHAN-NAN, Nos. 50 and 52 Pine street, betwcenTblrd and Fourth streets, St. Louis, Mo. E-tablisbcd in St. Louis in 1837.

mel ly i EWSPA FERf.

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About The Madison County Courier Archive

Pages Available:
420
Years Available:
1865-1866