TWENTY-FIVS WITNESSES;
.kOrTk' Forger Contictcd.
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trgmtwf tWiferfctfing' flank JS'uIrt ?
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sfO.fcWt.Vl) Babioribe! SubicrlUI
. f JOIN 1 DYE It tha Author, tndtht Bunk
lfitt inrrama ill ny that ha li th grtatett
e-ffapir money living,
VltCXPER THAN TIIR CHIAPEflTI
BETTER THAN THE BEST I
fufcliihia wiekly. Tht wholi only On
UaraYnr.
GREATEST DtSCOVF.RY of the present
lintury (or detecting counterfeit Bank Nolest
describing tvtry genuine bill In exittrnee, and
iblbitlog at t glaiirt (very counterfeit In cir
mlatlon. Arranged to admirably that refer?
'net tt iity and detection inatantaneoui. No
Mti to hunt up, but to limpllfled anil arranged
' that the. merchant, banker aud buainta man
f aaa in all at a glei.
It hat taken rear to matt perfect flilt
RKAT DISCOVERY. The urgent neeei
Ity for auch a work ha long been felt by
tiamirrlal men, , It hai lea published to
apply the call for auch a preventive, and needi
1 but to bo known to bo unlveraally patronized.
. It doca more than hat ever been attempted by
aaaa. Itideicrlbei tvery bank note In three
different language! Engllah. French and Ger
mm. tTwa tach may read thi aaine In hit
. nattvt tongit.
Tiam. Thi paper will be about 5fl by .12
liehes, and will contain the most perfect Bank
Not Uit publiihed, together with the rate of
4iiruht i Alto a lut of all the private Hank
fn (Amerii-a. j f i ; ; ,"
' A complete mmmarv of the Financei of
turopl and America will be pnblidhfd in each
Witlon, together with all the Important news
thi day. Alio INTEREST! KG STORIES
"fr an old minuicript found In the East, and
'ao when elie to be found. It hit never yet
.appeared In print, ml furnlshisthe most com
plete hiitory of Oriental Life, and describing
tht moat perplexing poilliont jiix which the
Ladlit and gentlemen of thnt country have
been ao often found. Thei itorlcs will con
tinue throughout tht whole year, ami will
provt tht uott uitertainlngivir oflrred to the
public. . ,
Furnlihtd weekly lo tubicriben only
At la tear. All letten mint be addressed
.Mil i JOHN 8. I)YK, Broker,
-:" I Publisher and Proprietor,
tmil , 70 Wall Street, New York.
',',P. A. SARPY,
t'.tTltioleaaifl A .Retail Jlercbant,
'tiutca r MAt. and. oiEooay aratcrt.
'4 t ST. MARY, IOWA. . 1
RAafatt received and now hat fof sale, a
"Urg aitortmtut of 'teleeted mrcaindise
adapted to tht wantt of all in this new and
'tfcrivlnf community, which he can aell ate heap
a can be offered iltewbere to high' npon the
MiatouH tiyer. -Hit goodl hut been selected
by an experienced purchaser, with tpecial
"reference to thi elrcumitancei and wantt of
'all clattat of tettleM In a new country. La
41 and gentlemen, children and youth, all
taa be tnnplied. Call and iet for yourselves.
'Mia itock consist! of tht following, among a
frtai many other artialei ht cannot auw mu
aitraUi Among hit . i . i ; .-.- )
e - i Dry r.oods,
May kt found ' Woolen and Satinet Cloths,
Catelnets, , Tweedi, Caihmeres, Linseys,
'yiauntl. Red, White, Gray and Blue, Ca.-pian
plaids, Cotton Goods, Sheetings and Khtrtingi,
Bleached and Unbleached, Blue and White,
DrUllngi, Oiniburg, Bed-Ticking, Hickory
Cktcka, Ac, fcc.
.: Fancy Goods.
AWautiful atiortintnt of fancy printa of
ytry .tarttty of atylt and pattern. ' Ginghaun,
Lawns, Figured Alpacca, Bombazines, Horn
ayittt, Shawls, fcVarfa Handkerchieft, Ntck
NUlt(i Crapt Maeliu, Ldgings, Rihbana,
4. Ac
:t :, - Clolhlnc
A will teleettd atock of Summer, Fall and
Winter Clothing, consisting in part of fun
Drill Coatt, Pantt and Veitif alio, good
ummer Clothing of all descriptions, and heavy
Clothing for Fall aud Winter use. Also, Shirts,
Jt4 Flannel JDraweri and I'nderihirti.SoeVs,
Ac. Mini' and Bovi' Hati and Cani, of va-
riout taihiona, aualitiea and prices. - Hoots ft.
Stftta, thick and thin, poliihml and unpolished.
Ovary deicrtption, for Men, Womtn. and
7Wdrin't un. I ' .
l b ' . Groceries.
"Cruthsi, Clarified, Loaf and Brown Sugar,
MolaiiM, Syrup Molasses,' Golden 6yrup,
tuswrior Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Sassafras,
Qinrtr, Pepper, Clovet, Spice, Cinnamon,
tTad Ginger, Nutmegs, Snutfs, Tobacco,
cigara, ripa,fioap,Candlet, Vlntgar, Ficklta
reppr-oauc, ., aic,
' Provisions. :.
A'larp'aaiortiaint of Flour, of tarioui
araalkiii and wieeii Com Mitt and alt thi
irloui product of tht ' Farm and Garden i
Bicob, Fith, kUIn dried Applet, Peachtt,
Cufianti, Uauias, fcc. , ,
kinv.a of varioua nattirnt, for Cooking and
Stating roomt, Stove-plpt and Elbows, largi
mtt small Iron Kettles. Frying Pans. Mclllet
un. irons. Shovels andToncuei. Manure and
Hy Fprki, Scythe. Shoveli and Spades, Log
4 Tract I riaint, AXtl, naroinrrs, . ri'icsrs
Iron and Sttel. Nails. Horse-Rasps, Files
wi, Kntvn and Forks, Pocket Knlvti, Ha
ora, B'Attt and 8crewi, Door Handlei, Kno
L.ka, He., ke. '
,; Tlnwtrc.
general aitortment kept fer botiebok
K4"' Woodware.
Wasb-tobt. Shaktra Taili, Wood and Zinc
Waabboarda. .
e u - t . Leather.
tola Ltatker, Ilarniii Leather, Cowhide,
Skint, Calf Sktnt, Llnlngt and Morocco,
HaSdlet, Bridles, Halters, Lariats, Clrelnglei,
lilly-Vandt. Drlving-linet, Collan, Back
traca. Glrtba. Blind-bridles, Ac, &,
Medicines. .
A paeral assortment of Medicines, for
Ftoort, Fiver and Ague, and tht common
mpUinta of tht country. Cook'i. Lee'i,
Saopooyton'i, Bragg't and Jaynes Pilli. Qui-
.Hne.Tonlct. and varioua kinds of Stimulants
-Aaodynit, Liniments, and other article! neces-
for tnt tick and uii tnvsua. i-tr
. FARMERS READ!
'TOfTM F. HORN fc CO., near tht Printing
V Omeo, BelUvue, bavt on band iDoveii,
floto, Bpadei, Fork, llamn, and a gineral
.Uaortmint of Farming Tools. Call and
lalf, !0, 1W7. w3
GIINWOOD HOTEL,
.tSflOJIA'
4
ttWer if Locut as Cultdge Streets,
GLESvTOOD, IOWA.
CUtklng! Clothla I Clothing I
AX.ARGE STOCK OF READY MADE
dotting of thi latest Fashion, at
CLEARWATER. WHITE k SANDERS.
. Jim 4tfc, 1M7. a3I.
SI RING AKiu(.i:unT.
Regular Ticket for Raniat, Mivenworth,
WmIoh. St. Joseph, Nivnnnah, Iowa I'oint,
Nehr.ska City, Bellevue, Council
i ' Mlutrt, Omalia and lorence.
first. t rS4fner
Steamer Florence, J. Throck
moiton. Matter, J. E. Gorman,
Clerk, will commence her trip at a regular
packet In tht abort trade, on tha opening of
navigation In the aprlng, and will remain in it
throughout the season.
. 'Hit Florence hiving been built under the
luperinlcnilenrt of the uneersigned, expressly
for the trade, it of extraordinary itrength, mid
well adapted to It in every particular. A rea
sonable thare of tht patronage of ahtpperi,
and tht public generally, It respectfully toll
cited. J. Til ROCtfMORTON, Mailer.
25-t J. E. Cosman, Clerk,
Sn,l$0 AlUUXGEMnXT.
Regular Packet for Kanta. Nebraeka City,
Bellevue, Com ril lilurfu, Umaha,
add Florence.
V Ttt I' 1 . Da -
I III. lirT mill rirgAllt oirnmrr
Min-ne-ha-hn. Cant. Charles
linker, Master, Hutchinson,
Clerk, w ill run aa a regular packet, to the
above and all Intermediate point a tin the Mis
souri river, and persons can rely upon her con
tinning In the trade regular y during the season.
I I m Mln-no-ha-ha la an entirely new boat,
built exprmely for the Miourl River trade,
and bi'ing fitted up In the latrat and most ap
proved atyle, her o (Tie era feel conn. lent, thnt
itiict attention to the comfort of raneengera,
and to builiiciit, will make her tht favorite
bat in the trade.
, CUAS. nAKF.R, Mailer.
Hu rtHiNnoM, Clerk.
H. T Clarke, Agent. 2d a
Charles E. Watson,
CIVITF.Nr.lNF.F.U AND SURVEYOR,
Bellevut City, Nebraska Territory, pro
femei to be " pouted" in tha lay cf tht'land in
this vicinity, and oIHt hla eervirei to inch at
mav need them, on remonahle terms. ,
ilW He will also act as ag'tit, for the pur
chase or aale i.f Heal Kstatf, In the Territory,
of Wentrrn Iowa. Information furnished upon
annllcntion. Declarations filed and pre-emti-
tlom obtained. 4-tf
. ClltGULAll.
to th itvn orricr.ni tv Tiir. TcaaiToaiEi
Or MtNN1 SOTA, KANSAS AND NtBHAIKA.
BY joint reaolution cf Coneress, approved
March, .IH t7, valid pre-emption claiina on
the Irtth and .If'tli aerftons, heretofore reserved
for schools, In trie Territories of Minnesota,
Kansat and cbraka, will he recognized
whcsi tub iti Ti.rMrNT ii as hckn, or mat
it Ukrr. raion n o tme svavr.v.
1st. In csss V'here the approved plat of
survey has not yet been returned, the declara
tory statement must be filed within tiirie
Moiiis after TWrt iFcrirT or srcit Ar-
rpovy.n ri.
. 'id'. Whe
ere the pint is now in the Register's
Oiliee. the dcclaraticl mnst b filed within
three months from th fust runucATioit or
THIS CISCni.AS 1ST Tons- mstiiict.
A failure to comply with this requirement,
will work 4 forfeiture t the claim.
r - THOi'. A. HENDRICKS,
n 30-$w , Commisiioner.
Entering Tow.i Sites. (
The following corr ipotidenci will show
that tha act of the lae Lerialaturi of the
Territory, designating the t .onnty Commit.
sinners as tlie proper pn rsons 10 ciuer lown
Sites, is not reooguiied h,y tho Commissioner
of the Land Olfice.
It is a question of doubt v hetltrrthe Judges
of Probate, or tho United States Judges, can
be regarded as "Judges of tu. county i-ouri."
A a soon as that doubt ta rem oveu, nuum wi.i
be given. In the mean timo no entering of
towns not Incorporated can be made.
A ropy of Ilia act of the I si L.n;isiaune
will lie placed in the hands of the Commis
sioner, aud, under the circumeta nces, the en
tries already mule mat be confini'd.
JIHIN A. I'AKKLK, uegiaicr.
Land Office, May lOlb,
KXTaACT Or A LETTER TO THE COMktHIOfEB
or the land orricE, datc!
, . Lakp On rce.
Omaha, April 15, 1857.
Under the "act of twenty-third May. .tS44,'
tho "Judges of the County Court" are triven
thi authority to enter "Town Sitei." In thii
Territory thero are no ttir.b othcera as "Jud.iea
of the County Court," but the Legislature I ai
reeognlted tut "County Commissioners" as
the proper persons to enter " I own sues,
and wi have, in view of the spirit of the law,
permitted auch entries, in the hope that it
will meet the approbation of the Department.
Very riipeeiruiiy, your oneo-iu aervant,
JOHN A. PARKF.lt, Register.
CHAS. CHRISTOPHER,
MACHINIST Sc. COPPER SMITH
In all ita Branches.
BELLEVUE AND OMAHA.
THE MISSOURI RIVER AND IOWA
: STONE COMPANY.
AT ST. MARYS, MILLS CO.,
IOWA.
ARE prepared to furnish Western Iowa and
Nebraska with SAND, CRAVEL, I.I ME,
ROCK, fc BUILDING STONE of every
variety, aire and shape. They have facilities
for quarrying ANY QUANTITY, that may
be peeked, ami also uuenu 10 n
DRICK. WATER LIME, &C.
100 Laborros
REFERANCESi P. Choctiao J. fc Co.,
r. Loci'. GiKtKB, WAav, fc Bmrox,
Covscn BLcrr.
All orders should be addressed to
JNO. W. ANTHONY, S-catTAar
St. Marya, March 1Mb, H57. 21tf.
"c r. ii. roiiBES,
iIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SCR
J veyor, being now located at St. Marya,
when hi expect! to make a permanent rest
dence. takei thii method of informing the cir
ireni, that he la prepared to do any surveying ;
and from his long experience in tht busiuess,
De is ante to give entire iiuuicuou.
St. Marys, Sept. 21, 1S57. 5tltt
I. O T.
f MEMORANDUM BOOK, having ae
count! of Lnmber bill, te. Thi finder
wMI eonfer a favor and be mltabli rewarded,
bv leaving it at thi printing met, Bellevut.
'Oct U
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
NOTICE. Tbi lubicnberi Uereby givi
nntir that thi copartnership heretofore
xistine between them under tht name and
etvli of Todd fc Smith, la tbit day diisolved
by mutual consent. All debti dut to or naimt
thi htm will bt itttled by Burton W. Todd.
BURTON W. TODD.
E. P SMITH.
Bellevue, Auguit 12, VM. 40
LUMBER! LUMBER!
1 A A AAA FEET of Pint Lumbir
1UU.UUU, for sal. by
ARNOLD, EBY A. 8IICRK,
fJEnqnir at the Bentoa Hojm.
e. 17. 2m. fi.
r i l. :v
nataaBEtSa'
NEW GOODS!! NEW PRICES !l
New Everything, at tho Old Stand of
SARPY L ENGLISH.
EDWARD C. EOSBYSHELL
HAS tiie honor to Inform the people of tht
Soutliern District of Doueln and tht adjoin.
ing counties, Nebraska, that ht li now open
Ing out of the largrit Stooki of OOOUS ever
brought to lilenood, MilJi county, Iowa,
consisting of
J)KY GOOUS, IJIUHJIiUIES,
II All DWARF, BOOTS St SHOF.S,
II ATS fc. CAPS, gi KF.N8VVARE,
N A I I.N, I.KATHEK,
COHUAOK, IKON,
OILS, PAINTS, DYK-STUFFS,
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE,
READY-MADK CLOI IIINti,
CARI'KNT FRS' TOOLS,
YANKF.K NOTION'S, tc,
And everything that may be found generally
in city stores, all of which he will sell
CIIKAI FOR CASH.
KV ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRO
DUCE taaen in exchange for Ooodi. Buy
era from town or country wishing good and
cheap floods, either Jt wholesale or retail,
will save money by calling and examining Ins
atocic before purchasing elsewhere, as they
will find good bargains and fair dealing,
titi swoon, Iowa. no 4-tf
L. Nuckolls & Co.
BANKERS & LAND AGENTS
GLENWOOD, IOWA.
Collections made in Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas, and remitted at current ralrs of ex
change, free of charge.
Loans ellected for foreign Capitalists, at
Wr.siERN Kati.s of Interest, on real eiU'.e
security.
Farms, Town Lots and Unimproved Lands
bought ami sold.
Taxes paid In any County in tht State
also In Nebraska aiid Kansas.
Notes bought and Money loaned on good
aecurity.
Interest paid on Special Deposits.
Land Warrants bought and sold.
Special attention given to tho selection and
entry of Lands for settlors or distant dealers,
either with Land Warrants or money, in Iowa,
Nebraska or Kansas.
Wt charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred
and Sixty Acres, and make reasonable deduc
tions, when entering large quantities. When
Land Warrants are sent, Two and a Half
Cents per Acre, the Land Olilct Fee, must
accompany the Locating Fee.
When Warrants art sunt, tht No'i of War
rants, date, to whom issued and assigned,
should be copied and retained, to guard againit
loss in mails.
Kemilta.'iccs to us. can bt made In Drafts
on any of the Eastern or Soutern Cities.
We will enter Land with Warrant! or Cash,
pay all Fees, Taxes and Commissions, fur
one third of the gross profits, accruing from
tht salt of the Laud all expenaet to cooie out
of our third of the profits. Our arrangement
art auch that wt can enter Lands In all tht
Olliccs in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. A
competent survey er always in readiness to find
and select choice Lands, CoA Fields, Rock
Quarries, Mill Sine, Mineral Tracts,
SlC.
Within tht next twelve months there will bt
offered for aale in Nebraski and Kansas, Two
and a Half Million Acres of Land, compris
ing tht best portions of those Territories, and
extending along the Missouri Itiver, from the
Mouth of Kansas Itiver or the line of the
State, of Missouri, to tht Mouth of L-eau-qni-cour
Iliver.
vt solicit loreign Capitol tor Investment.
Investment! properly made in Western
Lands and Town Lots, are now paying from
twenty-five to four hundred per cent.
We believe that persons patronizing our
firm will hat o peculiar advantage! over al
most any olh-.r in this Country. Wt were
among the first rionecrs of this vast and
growing country and are intimately acquainted
with nearly every portion of Western Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas, and believe we will be
able to render latisfactiou in all buiincst in
trusted to us.
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
WILL BE PROMTLY ANSWERED.
REFERENCES: John Thompson; Hope,
Gravdou &. Co., New YorK City; Wood, ba
con it Co., Philadelphia ; Straight, Derning &
Co., Cincinnati; Darby & BarksJale; Humph
reys, Tntt A. Terry; Crow, McCreery Co,
81. Louis t Isaacs & Almond, Leavenworth
City,- Kansas; Greene, Wear U. Denton,
Council MIuds, Iowa; Henri, Williams &. Co,
1'air field , Iowa; Cb.irles Hendrle, Uurling'on,
Iowa ; linn. Aug. Ilall, Jveonauque, low
lien. James Craig, St. Joseph, Mo. i Hon. A
S. viton. Wytheville, Va ; Hon. F. McFullen,
Esti'lville, Va. ; Hon. F. Ferguson, Chief Jui
ce. Jjellevue, .etirajka.
Clen.vood, Mills Co., Iowa. 24-tf.
W. H, STARK & CO.,
Wn'd rtsuectfullv inform the ladiea and ten-
tleine.i of Omaha and vicinity, that tbey have
on bat id And are manufacturing a complete
atock cf
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the brst quality, and warranted; compri
sing the following, viz:
Ladies' Fine La e and Congrest Gaitert.
" Kid Booteei and Congreu Gaiter,
M " Slinj rs and Parodl Tiet.
" Heavy Mor occo and Calf Iiooteei.
Misses " '.'
CWlds' "
Gents' Sewed Kip ucd Calf Boota.
pegget "
Fine French or Pump Booti.
Wiit'r Proof an..' Quilted Bottom t xti
Patent Calf Boot I-
Oxford Ties and 1,'uiteri.
Kip and Calf Shoes.
and Youths' Kin Boots and Brogans.
Bovs
All of which art waile of the best material
the market affords. Our faci.'lties for select
ing are uniurpissed in Eaern f ities, and we
wish it distinctly understood ma; we
Warrant Every Article we Sell
Wi bavt thi but of workmen in our em.
nlov. Every itvlo of Boot or Shoe made to
order, and warranted an eaty and fashionable
fit. Kespectruiiv,
no 13-U W. II. STARK It CO.
Greene, "Weare & Benton,
T ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
J J and Land Agents, Council llluits, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and remitted to any
5 art of the United Stales. Money received on
eposit, and interest allowed. Eastern or
Southern Drafts f urnished in sums to suit pur
chaser!. Ijind Office funds paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. Loans effected on good
security. Taxes paid, titles examined, and
Real Eitsti bought and told on Commission.
Lands entered for settlers and time given for
payment. Office opposite th Pacific llouie,
in weit lower room of Land Ofllce.
RrytacNCEs: F. S. Jesup & Co.; W. J.
Barney k. Co., Bankers, Dubuque, Iowa ; Cook
Ik. Sargent, Bankers. Davenport, Iowa ; Cul
berton It Reno, Hankers, Iowa jCity, Iowa;
People'e Bink, New York City; Ketchem,
Rogera at. Be aet, Bankers, New York City;
Selkon, WiU srs fc Co., Wsshintrton, D. C.
Han. Cbaa. i-fason. Com. 'i Patent!, Wish,
ington, D. l H"o. A. Dodge, S. U. 8.
Burllnston, Iowa; Hon. ti. Vf. Jones, S, U.
R , Dubuque, Iowa j Hon. leieph William,
Chisf Jmtiee, Muteatine, It wa.
Cwil Hnfli, Oct. 13, 1AM I-'f
. ANOTHER
GRAND ENTERPRISE!
1000 PAIRS
Eastern Boots -& Shoos
SELLING AT COST
AT T FT E OMAHA CITY
Boot and Shoo Store,
To make room for my own manufacture.
Also, a good assortment of ladies' and Gentt
Rubber, Oven and Sandals of A, No. 1 quail
ty, at a very small advance, together with a
complete assortment of work of my own man.
ufacture, including Ladies and Cents' Ilutralo
Oven.
Also,' I well selected Stock of . '
Leather and Findings.
P. S. Every style of Boot or Shoe made to
order, as usual, and warranted easy, fashion
able and durable.
no 13-tf. W. HENRY STARK.
HOUSE CARPENTER AND
NM1RIOGS, Takes thii method of In-
forming his friends, and the public
generally, that he is prepared to 11 UILD AND
FINISH, In the best manner
Dwelling Houses
Of every description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors, ht solicits a continuanct of public
patronage.
Bcllevtie.'Oct. 30, 18M5. 2-tf '' "
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
AVE would respectfully Inform the Inhabi
tants of llellovue and vicinity that wt art
prepared to ERECT and FIN'ISII
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and In the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in tht
business severnl years, we feel confident in
stating, that all who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
C. P. STORRS
r.ellevue, Oct 23, 1856. 1-tf
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
THE Subscriber respectfully invites the at
tention of purchasers, to hit la'rp aud splendid
stock of Goods, consisting of t, ' j
DRY t;OOD9. GROCRRIF.S. . ;
-u.inu tiiii iiti7i, -
BOOTS, CAPS,
SHOES, TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, fcc. fcc.
All of which he warrants of tht best descrip
tion, and bought expressly for this market.
Hi hai also a well (elected itock of
READY-MADE
CLOTHING,
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he tell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOHN CHASE.
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 1830 1-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
JOIN KltS.
ritllE undrTsigiMrU take! pleasure in n
A. noun clog to th inhaWtauti of Rellcvue
and victnltv. that they arer now prepared to
BUILD AND FINISH, in the best manner,
all styles of
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c,
On tht thorteit notice, and in the most ap
proved style of workmanship. I hey will be
also happy to do any work in their line of
business, which their friends may stand in
need of. MVKK8 fc MILLIARD.'
Bellevue, Ott. 30, 1850. 2-tf
LATE ARRIVAL!!
AT GLENWOOD, IOWA.
TOOT E & GREENE
ARC NOW IN RECEIPT Or A PREIH IUPPLV OF
v li is. "inn .uuiiibrf mu uiiiiiuor, LIIC
LARGEST and best SELECTED STOCK
L'Sih -.x.MxU ...ill -vmA.. tK.
IN MILLS COUNTY.
oin stock, or urocerie
Art bought at the lowest terms for eath,
contiit of
COFFEE,
SUGaR,
TEAS,
FISH.
RICE,
CURRANTS,
' RAISINS.
CANDIES,
MOLS$E3,
BYRUP,
FRUIT,
NUTS, Ac, Ac
PRY GOODS.
Ladies and Gents, call and aee them, and
price for yourselves. They have not ben
summered and wintered In St. Louis, but
bought and hipped direct from the Easteri.
cities. Late styles and a full assortment of
D It ESS GOODS, from a ten rent Lawn to a
Two Dollar Silk. Also, a few fine SILK
SHAWLS, BONNETS and PARASOLS.
CLOTIIIXG.
A fine itock old and young, fogies and
'fait' men, call soon if you want a nici ccat
vest or pants, on reasonable terms.
HITS! HATS 1 1
, New ttylei, cheap and durable.
HAItUH'AUE.
A very lare assortment, consisting in part
of Smith's Tools, Spades, Shovels, Forks,
Rakes, Hoes. Bells. Mill. Crosscut. and Hand
Saws, Files, Augers, Axes, Broadaxes, Adze,
(.niseis, ace, aic, to tne-entl or tne chapter.
Ul'ILJMXG MATEHIALS.
A large lot, consisting of Fine Doors, Sash
Shutter Blinds, Paints. Oils, Nails, Lock,
i.iciie, uiass, i-utty, ate.
FIKMTl'RE.
Bureaus, bedsteads. Tablet, Chain, Tin
Safes. Cubboars, Stands, fcc.
(KT We will sell cheaper for cash thar
any house in western Iowa.
uo8-tf. TOOTLE & GREENE.
A. Schimonsky,
rpOPOGRAPIUC ENGINEER, Executes
JL Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
or every etvie ana description, rancy, urna.
mental and Plain Painting executed to order,
Olnce at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T,
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Ho! For Fresh Water.
THE undersigned respectfully Informs the
inhabitants of Bellevut and tht tnrroundin;
country, that ht it prepared to dig and iiiiab,
WELLS AND CISTERNS,
At thi ihortett notice, and on tbt most rea
on a ll termi. D. A. LOGAN.
BelWne, Oct. 13, 185. 1-tf
Job Printing.
XT FATLY and xpeditlniily incited, mi
4 1 (iaiaMl term, at Urn rHf .
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FOR 1957 VOL. 17.
A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL. .
' tiiyorao to
Wntern Agriculture, Horticulture, Mechan
ici, Education, Literature, Market!,
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RICULTURAL PAPER.
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unnecessary forlheni to aubscribi for a
periodical exclusively agricultural.
Practical Horticulture, Pomology and Gar--(b-nine,
generally, will meet with particular -attention.
t
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Neatly printed on goo4 paper, of the largtst
class, it shall continue to be ont of tht band.
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Specimen numbers tint 041 rniwt '
STEAM rBRY. BOAii"
(TnHE aubicriber begt lean to inform the
Jl public, that hi hai now in operation,,
first elast Steam Ferry Boat, at Bellevue.N.T.
at the point known at old TrHer'e Point Ft fry.
The Boat ia om of thi belt on thi MinouTl-
River, and every exertion will bi ueed to Di
bit th public to eron thi Riv with taftty
and dispatch. .
t446 - NATHANIEL G. BENTON.
FOR' SALE.
A valuabli timber Claim of 160 acret, with-,
lo thru mllei of Bellervi C1t, for, sal, fa,
nvlye at tfcli Oflki. . $Tyl.