The Courier from Waterloo, Iowa • 8

Tin: COURIER: WATERLOO, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, ljSST. The Logan House will I opened to Personals. The new trial of May Foster hum the public to-day. HSIXKSS LOCALS. (iumih Toogood, for murder, beau at i is I Cloaks! Mr.

C. K. Howe, Misa Alice Howe Co. Supt. Uuechele will bold a teach- n- mr mm kr "I lie Moines last Monday.

The rod and gun club will hold a era examination hid iwmt nuuw. Wo shall offer I nwra and Mr. J. B. Davis, vf 4es Moines, accompanied the body of Frank Howe to this city Monday, Mr.

Howe wna so completely prostrated by the blow Flip next Saturday, Jan. W. H. HATAN, thool this afternoon ou the slough above the city, east side. Preparatory Invoicing You will scold about Potatoes, will Iter.

K. 11. SicafooKe, pastor Christ your Well, try those at Bates'; A lot aa to be unable to come. You will And an endless variety of ian church, will preach next Sunday evening on "The evils of Sectarian juat from Winnipeg. J.

W. Bunigardner of Kansas, and Elegant New Style Valentine Cards at ism." his father, Jacob Bunigardner, of Outer I'olut, are in the city visiting witb WhT till this fuM about Baking GLOVER'S Mangier I iron. Marshal (ilim, I'olieemuu Anthony, Powder when cent at Hale' liar. Man led, on Tuesday, at the Baptist Wash. Bunigardner.

The former gen gain SUn will buy a can a Rood a 50 parsonage by in. iteau, lornenus A. cenU will anywhere fine, Try It. Mon 'erry. or iiiioerwviiie, aim iiauie tu.

Deputy Sheriff Hon and two or three others of our citizens, went to Dubuque Monday as witnesses in the caw ag iliiMl the horse thief, John (juilla, tleman lived here yean ago but for the past 10 years has been lit Kausas. He thinks that State Is one of the tiuest to the country. ey refunded If goods are not ai repre Uowen, of Waterloo. Joy attend tbem. sented.

J. K. BATK.S. special inducements for your trade during the year 1887. A license was Issued Saturday for who was arrested here In October for R.

Van Brocklin made a trip to Fresh Bn'k Oysters arrive Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday. SlNnUNOKK'S. Me dint believe In schemes but have decided tu give way some Gold Dollare. l1DJ'AKK' Pbil.itiphia iH-'irt th reputation of iug best of the largest cities for Hi retail organ trade. A great many of the leading are represented there.

J. J- Cleimner a stiidlng order ith story Clark. Chlcugo, for a car 1m1 of organs to be shipped every Monday. 1 1'rtMo. I.

Munger is agent for the Story ft Clark organ for Blackhawk county. Extraordinary Bargains fr the next 80 days, at I'THCo. the marriage of Walter Brown and Seii-Aiial horse stealing. Waterloo a couple days ago and sold I). C.

Cook one of bis fine horses for Miss May Ilaiinegan. 1 lie many friends of both parties extend lew Branch We were mistaken In our statement $150. 1x J'orit City Iterine. Rev. E.

Barrett, of Independence, Jast Saturday 0. B. McKibblu went Sale! was iu the city yesterday. Clearance to l'arkersburg where be opeued a safe last week that Dr. O.

J. Smith, who has opened an oflit-e at Dunkerton, was from Waterloo. lie is from Traer. Ted ford Co. are putting in a first-claas stock of drugs and fancy goods at the new town, and the prospects lor Mrs.

A. Bodeker aud mother, of Wa verly, have been Iu the city visiting that had been locked ever since last June. The safe was a new one and he friends the past few days. BEGINNING ON met with but little dimculty In picking EAST SIDE Respectfully announce that on Jan. 5th, Messrs.

Boles, Husted and Boles up the combination. business there are good. The Cedar Itapids liiuublkan of have charge of a case in the Bremer HOFF, For the Largest Selection of LAMPS, CROCKERY and Co. court growing out of the tax voted V. 8.

Wilson, lteporter for Judge of Tea. Call and try 8. II. PlNKEKTON. A fine line tlit'tU.

in aid of the Waverly Short tane. Couch's court, agent for sale of Hem- yesterday morning status that ou Monday mortgages were filed there by Saturday, Jul 8. II. Bra'nober. of Montana, who lias Ington Tyie Writer, the best type FANCY GLASSWARE Murray Alullin, plumbers, in favor been visiting his brother near this city, of relatives of Mr.

Murray for They will offer their entire stock of Ladies' and Children's 87 left Thursday for St. Louis and the writer made. 111 be In the city during the next three weeks. Headquarters at Irving Hotel. 85 -Go toll.

C.BROWN. The llrpulAkan says that tills trouble Farmkus! for good cup of Coffee and Lunch, go to Hard water Soap at the A NTI-TOMACVO -IMX'KHY. south. was caused by the firm going beyond Adolf Hermann, of Sioux City, Is vis West Side, late with lloff Sons, their di'pth and being bothered by col A meeting of the Blackhawk County iting friends in this city. lections for work done.

I'arkhurst's old Stand. IS Teachers' Association will be hem in Miss Alice Hburtleff of Chicago, sis Commercial the east side high school building, 8at A very pleasant evening was spent ter of W. C. SliurtlefT is visiting friends unlay, Feb. 5th.

Hie programme win P. 8. 1 have choice. Table Butter and roast ray coffee, thereby giving you fresh masted coffee at any time. I at lion.

Alford a lust Saturday by a in this city. As is our usual custom at the end of each season to mark down goods, so as to sell them and not carry any over, we keep to our old system, and will give you Just What we Atortise With the above discount we be published next week. J. L. Bi'ECHELK, Co.

Supt. large number of Invited guests. Music, A. Freeman was In the city yes also deliver all goods bought of ine to I Waterloo. terday on bis way to New ork.

I recitations, a spelling school and refreshments were on the programme Dr. J. M. Ball, has been Invited any part of the city. Judge and Mrs.

J. D. Piatt left yes' The spellers acquitted themselves Everything found rat-class grocery tore can be purchased at 8. 11. Piukerton's.

He is selling at bottom figures for cash. Fire, Lightning and Tornado Insurance iu a line of first-class companies. J. W. Looan, Agent.

Bring your wheelbarrow for a dollar's worth of that N. O. Sugar, at the Anti-Tobacco Ukockby. to attend the banquet at the gradua terday for California. M.

C. BROWN. nobly until they were called upon to tion exercises of the medical depart Mrs. lion is expected uome make a "reconnoiasitncb and that And at Lowest Prices! ment of the State University, March hope to close out every garment before Feb'y 1st. Please note the following: Ladies' Petersham Newmarkets, Former price $4.75, off, now $3.17.

Brown Boucle Newmarkets, Former price $8.76, oft, now $5.64. Black and Gray Diagonal New- this week from ber St. Louis visit. "kaluidoscoped" them. 2d, and respond to the toast, "The An Miss Jenitle Brown, of Cheyenne, tiquity of Medicine." We neglected to mention last week The Best Advertisement is the Wyoming, is visiting her sister, Mrs.

Harry Chappie, in this city. Miss a very pleasant surprise party at the Waterloo Courier. The regular meeting of the direc residence or t. li. lloiman on the Brown was here about two years ago tors of the Equitable Mutual Life and evening of the 14th.

There were and made many friends who will be Call and see the elegant styles of the Story Clark organs, at I. C. Munqeh'b. For fresh COD FISH go to Caldwell's. Endowment Association was nciu large number In attendance and the glad to meet her again.

$8.00 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Monday. Nine members were present evenlug was passed very enjoyably We want to balance our books for Including B. K. Eberhart, of La Forte Herbert Goodrich, of Indlanola, Ne Mr.

and Mrs. Ilolman were the recip Local and Miscellaneous Items. leuts of a handsome china tea set and And we never advertise anything we have not got, so Come Early and Get The Bargains. City, and B. Murphy of the Vinton Ea yte.

braska, is in the city on a vitit to bis parents. He has disposed of his mercantile business aud is dealing in glass water Bet. markets, Former price $9.50, off, now $0.34. Black Diagonal, Astrachan and Fur Trimmed. Former price $12, oft, now $8.00.

Diagonal, Astrachan Trimmed, Former price $13.50, 1 off, now $9.00. Plain Beaver Newmarkets, Former price 1 5, off now $10. HEADQUARTERS 18fl. Parties knowing themselves Indebted to us will please call and balance their accounts. Lamb Lathrop.

Santa Clans Soup, at Lamb Lath bop's. We recrret to learn that Bertie Mil Tub Sick. lioth Dr. and Mrs. Bur stock.

For Everything In the Jewelry Line. ler. son of E. G. Miller, who has been Waterloo, Iowa, January in.

1887. Dk. Fkbbih, Dentist, west 4th street Harry Sons, the plumbers, oppo ber seem to be growing weaker, other nuitesick. is worse again. He has J.

8. Bishop, of I Roy, ar wise there seems to be no change in their condition. Mr. llaydtsn was been ill for about two months and rived from Des Moines on the Diago in We shall make especial reductions The 'best Tea In the city for 60 cents nal Monday, suffering with a severe site Postofllce. seemed to be getting better the past few davs until this relapse came.

We very low Monday night and his friends were summoned to his bedside. He attack of bilious colic. Being a Ma- per pound, at Lamb lathbop's. Black, Brown and Myrtle Bea hone the set-back may be only tern Diaries for 1887, at Wanolkk Bros'. was still alive yesterday morning.

K. the strictly seasonable goods, such as CLOAKS! Lamb Lathrop lias just received a nuir lot nf the S3 one uound bars of ver, jiegantiy Trimmed, Former price $21, off, now $14. V. llavden arrived from Minneapolis porary. Latest Markets.

From Ilrlng your mending to 8. Rob early yesterday morning. soap for ft. 00. Black, Brown and Olive, Satin son, he soon found friends who assisted him to medical treatment and on recove ring sent him home.

J. L. Husted has been suffering for several days past with a bilious attack but is getting better and will soon be all right again. Williams, broker, rear of Wyant's drug inson's limit and Shoe Store on Commercial street. 12 pounds of good Raisins for $1.00, The coal prospecting at John Cea's store, we learn the following closing Shawls, Blankets, Skirts, still goes on.

The shaft has been sunk 11 A '-yi(f 111 fronts, Former price $28.50, 1 off, now $19. Customers being familiar with n.ures on grain, ln Chicago, last at JUAB l.A 1 IIUOI Oysters in Bulk. Lamb Lathkop. Saturday Ed. Coburn was summoned niirht: Wheat-Feb'y.

784; May, 84 to the bedside of his mother who Is ly io the depth of about ai feet witb no new developments. At times small particles of coal have been taken from the dirt, which some seem to think is a Amusements. Corn Feb'y, 353; May, Mav. 302. Fork, per Feb our one price metnoa, ana an ing dangerously ill at her home at IDE-HEAR! Waverly.

His wife accompanied him. May, Hogs, steady at goods being marked in plain ng-ures, will readily appreciate this opportunity of buying first-class Garments at a low price. Monday's prices. Estimated receipts D. 8.

Wilson, reporter for Judge very favorable sign. By this time next week we hope to give the delinite result of the prospecting. Otumbj Artjiia. 20,000 head. FARM LOANS 6 per cent at the Couch's court, has secured the Bgency COMMEUCIAL NATIONAL DAJ.K.

for the Remington Type Writer. See Call early, belore 6izes are C. W. Harvey has just return ed from Hosiery, Flannels, Both in Domestic and DRESS FLANNELS. his card in our advertising columns.

The Monte Cristo company which appeared at Goodwin's opera hotme last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, was one of the best companies that has visited this city of late and yot, on each evening, they played to small houses. This is not as it should be for the company was one that was deserving of good patronage. Each the east and will probably leave Also the best of satisfaction fuaranteed upon all work and Ingraving done at the GEM JEWELRY HOUSE, M. H. liOOMElt, East Side, Waterloo, Iowa.

broken. One price. All goods for cash. Respectfully, Rev. J.

S. Hutchinson has accepted a call to the pastorale of the Fre Bap-list church of Waterloo aud will enter upon his labors the first Sabbath in for Los Angeles, lie has bought one SPORTING GOODS! New Model Remington, L. C. Smith, Bro. Wagner, of the La Forte City lk'ieio hits assumed the duties of papa, of the best electric light engities made It will be put In as soon as the frost is a little girl baby having come to share out.

after which no one will have oc J. T. Coolie Yams, Carpets, February. Mr. iiutcinuson comes highly endorsed as a successful evangelist and an earnest worker ln the member was a tirst-class performer the luxuries of a newspaper mans home with him.

casion to find fault with electric light. and the piece is thrilling and intensely With this addition, Mr. Harvey will interestiu-. Mr. Goodwin informs us In treatmeut of all nervous and mus have about $17,000 invested in the lighting business.

that whenever he has made especial cause of Christ. Miss Mary Wamslcy, the young lady lying so very low with a needle in her Davis. Spencer Repeating, l'ieper and a large asuortnieut of English breech-loading shot guns at Coiiukn'h, East Side. New lot of Hunting Coats, Hats, iun Cases, Cartridge Bags, leading Sets. just received, leaded shot gun shells a specialty.

Headquarters for fishing tarkle. Sjnta Clans Soap, at the 1 anti-Tobacco Giioc't. cular diseases, such as rheumatism, It will be impossible to particularize in effort to bring first-class troupes here neuralgia, sciatica tic douloureux, sem- ANOTHER TEA DEAL This is what we will do We will sell you a first-class Uncolored Japan Tea for $1 per Cash, and give with Remnants. Remnants! Gone into Business. II.

W. Jen- he has lost money a fact be cannot ac icrania, the value of Salvation Oil uev. formerly of this city, who for sev count for. He has, however, con cannot be over-estimated. It kills Remnants! tracted for the appearance of the all departments, but to give you some idea of what we propose doing, I give below a few of our many trades: We offer the entire line of neck, still at Waterloo.

Physicians have probed and cut for the needle, but their search was fruitless. It is one of th saddest cases of the kind we eral years has been with Hibbard, Spen pain. Trice twenty-five cents a bottle. "Silver Spur" one of the finest com' cer, liartlett in unicago, fins gone into business for himself. The panies on the road and one which has Iow Wateb.

The millers state eve- Store closes at 7:30 every We will Close Out been thus far the most successful of new firm is known aa the Jenney ever heard of, and calls forth deep sympathy from the excellent young ning except Saturday. each DOlind OUC In Oliver at that the stage of water In the river last ui. Satirdav night was the lowest on any during the season. This company Graham Gun of which Mr. Jenney 54 inch Incot Flannels, oil will appear here Feb.

and play to tne lime 0I purcnase. reC0rd. The head at the upper dam is the president. Their headquarters are at No. 53 State street, Chicago.

75c yer yard, worth $1.00. reduced prices and our people should lady's relatives una menus in tins community. Sltell Uovk News. There have been but few develop Vnnvu uhflt this Tpa katlflWI whs not over BJ teei mat. nigni ana xne Know wnai mis i ea is ana win mlll8 were mom bollierea ln run.

see that they have a full house, lie- We trust that the new firm will meet Plain Sacking Flannels, ati member the date, Feb. 5th. with the best of success. guarantee satisTaction cr mon- mng. 63c.

Obituaries. JACOB KOCH. Death bas claimed another of the The Fielding's Comedy Ideals are drawing good audiences at the opera New Firm. Capt. E.

Pickett Las ey retunded. ments in the case of A. L. Williams, the stock buyer who disappeared as stated last week. Mrs.

Williams states that she knows nothing of his She has been visiting at Books Wanted. Those of our readers having books or magazines taken bis son Charley into partnership in the insurance business. He will house and deserve to be well patron ized during the remainder of Uie week Extra Heavy, double faced Canton Flannel, at 7c, worth our Stock of FANCY CROCKERY! and GLASSWARE! at a greatly Reduced Price. Call and This company is much stronger than it Hudson for several days past and in 10c. A full line of that celebrated prize have charge of the business of the firm during his father's absence and join his class iu the University again on his was when here before, having been re tends going to Calhoun count where i Coffee with both Glassware and China.

she has relatives residing. It is prob pioneers of Blackhawk county. Jacob Koch died in this city last Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, after an illness of eight days. Mr. Koch was 81 years old Dec.

17. He was born in Pennsylvania and after living there for some time moved to Illinois and came to Iowa and to Blackhawk county 88 organized and several new people being added to it. The mesmerist is a whole Extra Heavy, gray Twilled father's return. Charley is a first-class Anti-Tobacco Grocery, Granulated Corn Meal very nice able that there will be considerable litigation growing out of the affair be young mau and understands the busi ness thoroughly. Capt.

and Mrs. Pick' show in himself and the feats which he induces people to perform are simply Flannel, at 15c, worth 20c. All-wool. Red-Twilled, Med which they would like to donate to the W. C.

T. U. reading room at Scott City. Kansas, are requested to leave them with Miss Nora I'arsons at the otllceof the New Home Sewing Machine. Mr.

A. W. Morrill, of the soap factory, Informs us that th re are but few dead bogs being brought to the factory now and he thinks this an Indication that the epidemic of lung disease among them is less fatal than a few months ago. The lungs of the dead fore it is settled. at i 1SKEKTON 8.

ett and Miss Fanny leave to-day for wonderful. Memember, they will be at the opera house every evening this Eureka Springs, to be gone about two mouths. Book-Bindijjo. I ara prepared to Tin La Porte City Review of last week, publishes the annual statement week. Admission, 10c, 20c.

and 30c. of the Building and Loan Association years ago last November. He located in Cedar township where be resided until about fouryears ago when he moved to Waterloo. He was twice married and leaves a wife and five children all of whom were here to attend cated Flannel, at 29c, wortii 40c. A pair of White Bed Blankets, at 93c.

Hon. John II. Pickett, of Ames, of that place, from which we glean furnish excellent work ln Book-Binding. All classes of work warranted tirst-class; cheap prices. Orders received at my oftlce, over Postofllce.

Work executed on short notice. From Hudson. Hudson. Jan. 24.

1887. get a Bargain. H.E.WEATHERWAI Saw Dust Fob Sale. A car-load of pine dust. Enquire of E.

A. Raymond. II. a Raymond. these figures: Receipts for the 010.29; cash on hand, Dec.

31, $58 94; animals seem to be entirely destroyed. Mr. Chase, of Benton county, is member of the State Pharmacy Com-uiis-ion was in the city Monday. He says that the recent dec sion of Judge 'iirad, in D. Moines, dissolving the injunction granted at the instance of tha Atlantic druggists whose permits the funeral.

They are: Mrs. II. J. McLain and Mrs. Wm.

Crumrine, Wat J. SCHMTD. loans made during the year, $2,813. 00; total losns sim-e organization, visiting Burton Wilson. Red.

all wool Blankets, at Remember this is the list chance to Miss L. Curtis is detained at water- erloo; Wm. Koch, Webster City; Mrs. (150; net assets, present get Books almost for nothing, at FARM LOANS made at low loo by the sickness of her sister, Mrs value each share, 1st series. $3.25, worth $4.50.

Dress Goods, from 4p up. Of Wangier est rates. Woolsy. second series, $19 01; third series, Remember we make a specialty of supplying a One uncolored japan Tea for 50c per lb. Anti-Tobacco Grocery.

Born, Tuesday Jan. 18th, a daughter II. W. Bucher Informs us that bis were revoked, virtually establishes the right of the Commission to proceed against druggists who, it can be proven, are selling liquor contrary to law. No.

of shares in force, 599; No. loaned on. 130; age in months, first series, 33; Sarah Watson, uanota; mrs. Anna Bowen, Kansas. Mrs.

C. Turner is also, a sister of deceased. Besides these, there were presentatthe funeral, Fred. Koch, a brother, from Noble Jacob Koch, nephew, from DeKalb to Mr. ana Mrs.

u. Allenbauga. mule which was one of the animals fering special inducement? in all grades. Kev. John Nicholson is at home.

LEA ITT juuwauw. Waterloo, Nov. 23, 1880. Cheese Factory for Sale. My cheese factory, located at Finch- Becond series, 24; third series.

12; During the past 9 months the commis The Ladies Cheerful Workers Society that was sick at the time of the mysterious death of four mules at the Uechtfertig barn several months ago, sion has revoked the permits of three Fine Embroidered Suits, ai will meet with Mrs. P. Shaftner at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon of this About two weeks ago, while cutting Ice above the upper dam, George Jean- Mrs. E. Kline ana Mrs.

iora Wagner, La Porte City, nieces, and $10.00, worth $15.00. still feele the effects of the trouble. It eats well and is apparently nil right nin noticed something that he thought others. Deceased buried his first wife ford, I offer for sale. Price, $750 for the building and all the fixtures.

Enquire of Wm. Beaty, Finchford, Iowa. 1 I 11 1 Remember the 10 cent sociable at was a pick-axe on the bottom of the with the exception of the peculiar dim cents ana inree sous iu reuuayivaiu- nuu oi. CO lost one son in the army. He had 9 ptnpea inzee, at the U.

B. church given by the ladies of river. After considerable work, it was the W. H. M.

society. There will be brought to the surface and was found culty with which they were all effected. Mr. Bucher is conlident tint poison of some sort was administered. druggists at Atlantic, one at Creston and six at Cedar Rapids for selling contrary to law.

Two more at Creston will be revoked for the same reason and two have been revoked in Lee county because one of the parties assumed the name of the other in order to pi93 the required examination, the second party not being able to pass. In addition, five druggifis who failed to children, 26 grandchildren and 11 great- worth OOC. trrnnrinhiMran hpRlHpR nilitA a tllimher 1 Notice of Annual Meeting. Notice is hereby given that the tdocklioldera of the People's Mutual Building xnd Loan Association of Waterloo Iowa, will hold their annual meeting at the cilice of the Secretary, in Harvey's block on Tuesday, February 8th, 1857, at 7:30 p. for the purpose of electing otlicers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the house.

J. E. Hoff, Pres't. JE. 14l)8w2 Malaga Grapes, at the Anti-Tobacco Grocery.

music, recitations etc. A lunch of to be an anchor weighing COO or 700 cake and coffee will be served. pounds. It was one that belonged to of nephews and nieces. Mr.

Koch All wool Crepe Cloth, at 47c Mr. W. T. Davis went to Colfax G. It.

Crittenden and was used on the Thunder. The first thunder of the was a strictly nonesi ana nonorauie wnrf RKo Xr Ar man and nu hlchlv rfisnfitd bv all WUrlU UU0, THE CICADA. Tuesday. ferry boat that was run here years ago season was heard about ciock tasi Mrs. A.

L. Williatr 8 and sons have It was lost 4 or 5 years ago when the been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. II pass an examination ln verification of old Maid of the Mist was anchored who knew him. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday afternoon at I o'clock, Rev.

J. O. Stevenson Be Sure You See These Goods. A. Lane.

above the dam. It was perfect and looked as though it was entirely new Mr. II. E. Taylor went to Marshall former permits, have had their permits revoked and 220 were revoked because of expiration, change of residence, etc.

The commission has also called 14 itin Saturday morning. There were several vivid Hashes of lightning accompanied by thunder. During the following day there was a sleet storm turning to snow towards night. At Dubuque there was a severe rain storm Saturday followed by snow that night which made it necessary to send out snow plows Sunday. except that it was somewhat rusted town Wednesday and settled his claims with the R.

R. company for the killing Mr. C. P. Jeannin has it in his posses We sell Tea and Coffee and are in for business.

Asti-Toiiacco Grocery. of his stock. erant specialists to time and made sion. Mrs. II.

S. Cottrell has been at Rein them pay the required $100 license Under the They now have the case of Baker beck for the past week visiting her heading of "Pioneer Grundy of last the Sons, of Keokuk, before them. This parents and friends. Blank Books, Stationery, at angler Bros'. week savs: Mr.

Deck Dane sold toW. Sherratt Just received, a sample line of Gloves and Mittens and Caps, which we can eel you at less than wholesale prices. Call and get our prices. SraciiEB Ham. firm sells proprietary medicines by "Judge D.

E. Munn speaking about 17 fat cattle for which he received peddlers and claim that tbey are not our item of last week in reference to required to pay state license but the Notwithstanding the large sale we have had on CLOAKS! We have a few left over and we are determined to clear them up, if prices will do it. So come and see what we will do for yon in this department. $1,020. Their average weight was 1 613 pounds I.

Keiter sends us the following which commission thinks differently. There are 75 or 80 attorneys throughout the is news to us aud will be interesting to The band undertook to serenade Mr, of Shoes wonder-U Cox's. Ciish buys a Pair fully cheap, at Thou shrill voiced harbinger of sultry days, Mbwhspan minstrel of a myriad trees, With rasping flies beneath thy crooked knees, Thy rspid dagger with a sudden blaze Subs viciously th dead midsummer haze i That wraps ln smothering beat the silences Where rest the panting butterflies and bees And bids the hot noon listen t3 thy lay-Writ In the veins of thy green gauzy wings Are queer, mysterious cabalistic rones Around whose wavy symbols memory flings Thy slumberous songs of summer afternoon That sink and swell upon life's billowy sea i And pUwsh the shores of God's aternl ty. E. S.

Hopkins, i ThMkeray't Amarieu Lector To Thackeray was an improvident wretch, and hla expenses nearly alwayt exceeded his income. His avowed purpose in coming to America the second time, in 1856, our readers: state who are retained In the interest of Sam. Goughnour Thursday evening the commission and they have about but on acconnt ot the cold it was not 'Twenty-six years ago last August I stood by the press in the Court House success. Sam understood the situa 100 cases of irregularity now under investigation and five cases pending Don't buy a pound of Tea until you see our Gold Dollar gift enterprise. Budd Park.

tion however and took the boys dow and received the first paper that came from a printing press in Grundy county to 8. L. Wilson's first-class restaurant against parties for running without registration. The commission is doing which I now have before me. it is and used them well.

twenty column, good sizea paper, con Workmen are busy on the new railroad bridge, though they have been working ander considerable disadv n-tage as the water forces its way through crevices in the rocks into the coffer the constant running of steam pumps to keep it down so that work can be done. On the abutment at the west side work was kept up all nijht Saturday and all day Sunday. 1 he excavation was carried down to a depth of about five feet and then a foundation of coucrete put in which was leveled up aud timbers one foot square put on for the pier to rest on. The Btoue laying will be pushed ahead as rapidly as possible. On the east side the piles for ihe abutment have been driven and the pile The annual meeting and election of good work and it promises to be most To make this sale still more attractivt taining items of interest to the few old officers of the Blackhawk Cornet Band effective.

we have bought a officiating. FRANK D.HOWE. Monday afternoon the remains of Frank D. Howe, son of Mr. and Mrs.

C. K. Howe, who died in Des Moines Jan. 22, was received here and interred in Fairview cemetery. Frank was 14 years and 11 months old and died of acute meningitis, after an illness of fourteen days.

This loss is a terrible blow to the parents and relatives who have been severely afflicted in the loss of five children. One year ago the 13th of this month, their daughter Minnie was brought here for burial by the Bide of the others who had preceded her to a better world. The many friends of the sorrow strcken family will extend their heartfelt sympathy and sineere condolence in this deep affliction. KATE RILEY Kate Riley, daughter of John Riley, living on the east side of the river, died Wednesday at 5 a. aged 23 years, of diabetis.

The funeral was held on Friday. LYDIA ELLIS. The funeral of Mrs. Ellis, mother of Messrs. and J.

L. Ellis, occurred last Saturday at the residence of the latter, where she died. She bad been ill for some six weeks. She was 85 years old; had been a member of the Baptist church in the State of New York for over sixty years. She was sustained by her christian hope and died in peace, deeply mourned by her devoted children.

settlers now left. It is datea Augusi was held Tuesday evening, Jan. 18th, To the People of Waterloo and Surrounding Towns. Having on exhibition at Georee II. Caldwell's one of the largest Moguls that was ever iu existence, I cordially invite you, and all of you, to inspect it and put a number in the ballot box to 2d, 1800, published weekly by Hartman Dl'XKERTON ITEMS.

Job of 3,000 Yards of fine Un The secretary and treasurer's report was read and accepted. The report Ingersoll. Hart man is now prnpne oleached Muslin yard wide tor of tue-WATERLOo Ed. Courier: Thinking that perhaps showed the fact that the band was free which we will sell at 6i cents of debt with eighty dollars in the treasury. The following is the list of Mr.

I. Higgins recent received a some of your readers are interested in our little town and the happenings letter from A. Porier who istiow iu which is less than Chicago prices. We will also put on sale a casi otlicers for the ensuing year: J. thereabouts, we offer these few items.

The Free Methodist society held their California. He had just returned from a visit to the Big Trees and says they Hall, President; D. Hagerman. Vice President; 8. D.

Mitchrll, Secretary ot Jonsaaie Muslin, at a ra driver moved to the first pier in the river. was, to use his own expression, "to lay up a pot of money lor his two daughters, and yet it shows the Impulsiveness and the boyishness of the man that he returned to England in the midst of a pros are wonderful, indeed. He measured the amount you think therein. Un the day of the counting there will be three prizes, as follows: Frst prize, $10 in groceries; second prize, $5 in groceries; third prize, $3 in groc ries. A number will be given with every dollar's worth of groceries you buy.

On the night of the counting the ascot te Brass Band will be in attendance. Com. quarterly meeting here Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. T.

Dunkerton was made a trus and Librarian Sergeant, Treasurer 35 of them and gave the circumference marKably low figure. Our stock in many of thes goods is limited, and. the earl Geo. W.Curtis, Leader. of a number of them.

Phil. Sheridan tee of Free Methodist church, of Wa The question for discussion next 71Jft-? Empire State, 80 Old Do terloo. Fri lay evening is "Women 'sSuffrage purchasers will find best selecl minion hs fallen ana is 315 ft. long: Prof. J.

Lewis, of Cedar Falls, The Literary Society, at Lester, gave tions. perous engagement and with half his lecture dates nnOUed. Before he had visited various cities in the west and in Pennsylvania, while in his room one night ln his hotel in New York, he happened to pick up a newspaper, and there he saw Big II008. The usual large crowd of teams upon our streets was considerably augmented about noon Monday by a procession of teams bringing in Ed. Wilson's and Jos.

Lichty's hogs which has been purchased by L. B. still presi8ts in spending a few days an entertainment last riday evening. Father of the Forest, fallen, was 430 feet high, people can walk through a bole in the trunk for 100 feet and be If you want a prize with Coffee come occasionally in this neighborhood, January 13 the ladies and gentlemen gave an oyster supper in Cbas. Dunk- W.

M. Shank has returned to Des unable to touch the wood overhead erton's store building. An excellent Moines. These trees are thought to be 2700 years W. II.

Thompson returned home supper and pleasant time was the uni old and are growing yet. After reach versal verdict. The proceeds, over $19, Saturday; be baa been sick most of the Ing California, Mrs. Porter had, the misfortune to fall and hurt herself time during his absence and we under went to the church at Lester. GLOVER OHNS to us and we will suit you.

Axti-Tobacco Grocery. I expect to be in Waterloo soon to attend to my customers in tuning their instruments. B. Hostetler. Ji st Received.

A sample line of Gloves, and caps which we can sell you at less than wholesale prices. Get our prices. Speich Ham. stand that be ia confined to the house James Bashor was able to go home quite severely. She is, however, im aud see his best girl Sunday, having at present.

Welker. Mr. Wilson had 95 hogs which required IS teams to haul in to town. The gentlem who assisted in bringing them in were: J.p.ilmer, Vial, F. Bailey, Frank Bailey, J.

W. Wilson. Loreuzo McCartney, A. T. Baldwin, Geo.

Nelson, John barren, Geo. Sergeant, Cbas. Jones, Allen-baugh, A. Wilson, Cyrus Mishler, A. Peetrie.

II. Wilson, E. Wilson, Alfred Wilson. The 85 hogs weighed 29.290 pounds and Mr. Wilson received proving.

Deck Dane went to Chicago with two been confined to the house with a very sore eye for some time. His father is Thosk Hydrants. J. J. Wall cars of cattle for W.

Sherratt. WEST SIDE, also able to be out again. Mr. A. Cottrell sold two cars cattle Sunt, of the Water Works, reports that The funeral services of Miss Julia Monday to a man from near Colfax.

eight of the lire hydrants are frozen up. WATERLOO, IOWA. announced that certain steamer would sail tor Liverpool next morning. A fit of homesickness overcame him. Although he was about retiring and was partially divested of his apparel, he rang for his servant, packed baggage that very tdfcht, and without saying word to one of his friends, sailed for homo th next morning.

Even Mr. Fields, who was oerUdnly his closest American friend, had so intimation of his sadden departure until several days afterward, when the pilot who had directed the vessel on its way to the ocean banded him a card on which these words were written: "Uood-bye, Fields; good-bye, Mrs. Fields. God bless everybody, says W. M.

This abandonment of his sa-gagemenU meant tor him a large pecuniary loss, and yet he afterward told Mr. Fields in London that if John Jacob As-tor bad offered him half his fort una to Derrolt that particular steamer to sail Myers were held at Lester last week The C. R. N. R.

R. ran tbeir Their location has been reported to the Elder Scott has been at Raymond lire department and as there are plenty trains over the SL P. K. C. R.

R. Saturday ni.ht on account of the "Vatorloo vcot. conducting meetings. other hydrants near them that are all right, there need be no apprehension hundred which netted him less a few cuts, $1,274. Mr.

Lichtv's nous were hauled in by Elder Drew held services at Lester bridge giving way near Rockford. of a failure the water supdW. 1'w We are glad to state that Dr. Pow Sunday. To My Patrons.

Having fold out my Btock of Boots and Shoes, I desire to close up my book accounts. Parting owing me will call and setUe without delay. W. B. ROJIJNSOK.

Cocriib Orrici, Jan'y 8, IT Flour. per hundred aoej. Mr. Jacoby moved bis stock of goods hydrants will be kept open during the ers is much better. The only thing Mes rs.

J. Lichty, C. W. Landis, E. Lichty, C.

Struble, Hiram Licbty and At the recent annual meeting of the Blackhawk Co. Farmers' Insurance Messrs. J. II. Vroom, John Palmer and J.

W. Leeper were elected directors. The secretary's report showed that the losses sustained by the Co. daring the past year were: On buildings, on personal property, $130. The company has insuMnoe ia force to the amount and during the past year, the net gain was $333,000, The past year was the fifteenth, since the organization and aa policies expire every Ive.

years, there was a large number to expire during tie year but in spite of this the gain made shows that the company has the confidence of the people to. a remarkable degree. At the annual meeting the amount reserved oq losses was reduced from 6 per cent, to 1 pet eent. into bis new store building Monday. that bothers him at present is, will the Wheat, No.

Out JSlio, Corn Kve a balance of the cold weather so as to keep up the circulation of the water He intends giving a free dinner and chicken, turkey, oysters bold out? having a big time the early part of next Air. Speicher is moving his stock Potatoes month. of clothing back to Waterloo. D. B.

Washburn was at Re in beck II. J. Tedford Co. have their goods Jacob Shafer. The 28 hogs weighed 10,180 pounds.

Mr. Lichty received the same price that Mr. Wilson did aud amounted to (4i2.83. These animals were all ready for market last September but the owners concluded that tbev would be worth more to keep them over and feed them for a few Everybody knows what FARADS Tka is and everybody ought to know what Gold Dollars are. See our this week's advertisement.

Dt'DB Pawc. and a careful inspection will be made every day. The cause of the freezing is the severe weather coupled with ibe fact that the weather last summer was so dry that the earth did not get thoroughly packed around the pipes and the frost penetrated more easily than nearly all arranged, and a more com Beef Cattle. I.WW2.I Bteen I.MK.1W Pork-Lire. Choloe 4.U tj Ray-Timothy fe-Vt -Prairie 4.1 Butter, besttabl Etnn 1.1 plete line of drugs it would be difficult to find in the State.

Our town is as lively as could be ex short time ago on business. W. Sherratt found a new arctic am) requests the owner of the oJUieroueto, send it to him. Mr. and Airs.

Lamb returned fa their home Monday. g. P. VL without fclpj he would have declined the "impossible, faror and gone aboard. Us peverhad another phanos to fill those eagagetaeut.

A tew years afterward, on Christmas morning, his toother found him dead ia bed. fUla HI I 4' Green HidM, pected, this time of year, witb the trains months and the results prove that tuejr conclusions were correct. ft it otherwise would. After this winter there need be no tears of their freezing. 3V1.K UYSTEttS.atthe Axti-Tobacco GBOCZBT.

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