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Real Estate Exchange and Bank .- L. J. Barton, & Co.
Real Estate Agent and Notary Public .- H. Freeman. -
Druggists .- Hunter & Bros., and J. G. Stanley.
Grain Dealers .- J. Allen, and E. Jackson.
Blacksmiths .- Fisher &
Hotel .- Dexter House, J. J. Young, Landlord.
Saddlery and Harness .- Frank Battee.
Dexter now contains over one hundred houses and over four hundred inhabitants ; and new houses are springing up as if by magic. Prop- erty owners are ornamenting their homes with shade trees, and shrub- bery and are setting out all varieties of large and small fruits. There is no school-house or church building as yet, but arrangements are making to build one during the present season. Religious services, sabbath schools and prayer meetings are held regularly at the present time in the depot building, and all are well attended.
The Western Stage Co., run a coach daily, ( carrying the U. S. mail ) from Dexter to Panora, via Redfield. This, in connection with the constant arrival and departure of trains with freight for Dale City Mor- risburgh, Redfield and Panora, and the constant influx of strangers hunting land, teams loading with lumber, the sound of hammer saw and plane, the stone masons trowel and the shrieks of the locomotives of the five or six daily trains, makes a scene of busy life not surpassed by many towns of far greater age and pretentions.
The town contains at the present time, eleven dry goods stores, two hardware, two drug stores, one agricultural implement store, two lum- ber yards, two groceries, one boot and shoe shop, two grain buyers, one livery stable, two meat markets, one saddle and harness shop, one hotel, two milliners, two blacksmith shops, one wagon and carriage shop, one cabinet shop, two real estate agents, one exchange office, one barber shop, three physicians, three notaries-but no lawyer-three boarding- houses and two restaurants.
There is a vein of excellent coal two and one-half miles north-west of the town that is sufficiently large to furnish the town and surrounding country with an inexhaustible supply of fuel. Stone of excellent qual- ity, is also found in abundance within two miles of town, which is very valuable for building and lime purposes. Good brick clay is also found convenient to town. With these advantages, and an enterprising class of citizens, Dexter cannot fail to be a place of some importance.
The citizens of Dexter are moral, intelligent and refined. They are fully aware of the advantages of their town and the demands of the times, and invite those seeking homes in a healthy, growing place, to visit Dexter and compare its advantages with other places, feeling that it
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
H. C. H. FITZGERALD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
VAN METER, DALLAS CO., IOWA,
Will give his entire attention to the practice of Medicine in Dallas, Madison and adjoining Counties.
E. L. RUSSELL, DEALER IN
PURE DRUGS, MEDICINES,
Chemicals, Paints, Oils and all articles usually found in a first-class Drug Store.
Prices Low. Give him a Call. VAN METER, DALLAS CO., IOWA.
J. D. ELLIS, DEALER IN
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats,
CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, NOTIONS, &c., Prices Low. Try Him. VAN METER, DALLAS CO., IOWA.
MATTICKS & McKEY, Dealers in all kinds of
FAMILY GROCERIES
VAN METER, DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA. They keep constantly on hand a good stock, and their prices are
AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. GIVE HIM A CALL.
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has nothing to lose thereby. There is plenty of room for moral, ener- getic men to build up a good trade, and get a good home cheap, what more can be wanted ?
STUART.
Stuart is the name of a new town on the C., R. I. & P. R. R., on the n. w. qr. of sec. 4, T. 77, R. 30. It is located in Lincoln township, Adair county, Iowa. It was laid out in the spring of '69, by Charles Stuart, who owned the land on which it is situated. It is the first station west of Dexter, and is 42 miles west of Des Moines. It now contains about a dozen houses and a railroad depot; and it has every prospect of becoming soon a good-sized, flourishing railroad town. It is located on a high, beautiful prairie, and the country around it comprises the best portion of Adair county, and is a continuation of what is known as the "Quaker Divide." Abundance of coal has been found within two and a half miles of the station. Its situation in the midst of so beautiful a farming country, its future prospects can not be otherwise than bright. The prices of dwelling and business lots are low, in com- parison with those of other railroad towns. The inhabitants of this new railroad town offer liberal inducements for good moral and indus- trious mechanics and business men of all kinds to come and settle in their midst, where they can obtain for themselves and their families comfortable homes, in a good country.
GUTHRIE STATION.
This flourishing railroad town was laid out about the 20th of Decem- ber, 1868, by the railroad company. It is situated on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, fifty-five miles west of Des Moines, in Guthrie county, one and one-half miles north of the Guthrie county line, and near the centre east and west, and but a short distance from the head of North River. The town now (June 1869) contains thirty- two houses and a population of two hundred souls. New houses are being rapidly built, and new-comers are coming in thick and fast, and the town has flattering prospects of future growth and prosperity.
Guthrie Station is the principal station for Dale City, Panora, Guthrie Center and Morrisburg on the north, and for Fontanelle, Greenfield, and Holliday on the south. All of the above points have good, heavy settlements surrounding them. The surrounding country is of sur- passing beauty and fertility, and comprises the west-end of the famous "Quaker Divide." There is plenty of coal, stone and timber con- venient. A large and flourishing grist-mill is located on Coon River, just four miles north of Guthrie Station, owned by John Preston; and John Linsdale has a large woolen factory, located at Dale City, which is also about five miles north of Guthrie Center.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARMERS ! LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS !
We keep a general assortment of agricultural implements of the most approved kinds, such as
Reapers, Mowers, Plows,
HARVESTERS, WAGONS, CULTIVATORS,
Corn Planters, Fanning-Mills, Seeders, Revolving Hay Rakes, Stalk-Cutters, &c., &c.
Also a good supply of Hay and Manure Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, Shovels, Scythes and Snaths, Grain Cradles, Extra Handles, Grindstones, Steel Traps, Files, Wrenches, Half-bushel Measures, Patent 3-Horse Clevises, Wheelbarrows, Post-augers, Mattocks, Coal and Dirt Picks, Extra Plow Shares, Rolling and Standing Cutters.
A good supply of
FRESH SEEDS
Constantly on hand. By keeping a good assortment of the BEST implements, and by fair dealing, we hope to merit a liberal share of your patronage.
Call and see us, Opposite Livery Stable, one Block North of Railroad. E. O. BURT & CO., DEXTER, IOWA.
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Among the large farmers in the immediate vicinity of Guthrie Center, we will mention the names of the following : G. B. McPherson, John Hitchcock, and William Davis. There are two organized socie- ties of Christians in the town, viz : the Methodists, under the adminis- tration of Rev. Mr. Sweeney, and the Presbyterian, with Rev. H. H. Kellogg for Pastor. Arrangements are already being made by the Presbyterian society to build a church during the present summer. A good school already exists and is well supported.
The "raw prairie " may yet be purchased within reasonable distance for from ten to twenty dollars per acre. Improved farms command from twenty to forty dollars per acre. The town lots range in price from fifty to two hundred and fifty dollars each. There is one hotel in the town, kept by N. Gregory, and it is an excellent point for another hotel. A harness shop and a livery stable are much needed in the town.
Business Notices .- George B. MePherson keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of building material.
Gregg & Wear, dry goods and general merchants. This old and relia- ble house study the wants of the public, and are worthy of confidence.
H. N. & J. M. Ross, hardware, stoves, and farming implements. Have the agency for all the best reapers and harvesters.
C. S. Henderson & Co., general merchants.
Samuel Stultz is the Postmaster.
Any one wishing further information in regard to Guthrie Station can correspond with G. B. McPherson, or with Hill & Swisher, real estate agents.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
In the early days of the county there were no political divisions among the people. The county was almost entirely democratic in politics. The first officers of the county were as follows :
Commissioners-David Bishop, Wm. Combs and Wm. Gentry.
Clerk-G. W. McClellan.
Recorder-P. M. Boyles. Treasurer-Joseph K. Evans.
Prosecuting Attorney-Alfred D. Jones.
Surveyor-Alfred D. Jones.
The first political contest was in August, 1851, between the Demo- crats and Whigs. Both of the political parties were in the field, with forces drilled and well officered, but the Democracy triumphed. The whole number of votes cast was 224. It was as follows :
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
DYKEMAN, MERCHANT TAILOR!
DEALER IN
Ready-Made Clothing,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHS,
Cassimeres, Vestings, Trimmings, &c., &c., 85 Walnut Street, DES MOINES, IOWA. Opposite Savery House, S
The only place in Des Moines where you can get fine ready-made clothing.
THOMPSON & MADDEN, DEALERS IN
GROCERIES HARDWARE & LUMBER EARLHAM, IOWA.
EZRA COOK.
EXUM BOND.
COOK & BOND, REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
EARLHAM, MADISON CO., IOWA, Attend personally and promptly to the buying and selling of Real Estate on Commission, renting Houses and Farms.
Refer to any of the Business men of Earlham.
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HISTORY.
For County Judge-John A. Pitzer 154
.
For County Judge-John Spurlock 70
For Sheriff-Silas Barnes 129
For Sheriff-Otho Davis 87
For Recorder-I. D. Guiberson 118
For Recorder-Enos Berger 102
Whigs in italics.
The next election, August, 1852, was closely contested ; every man at his post. The contest was for Clerk of the District Court. The can- didates, I. G. Houk and Alfred D. Jones, each had 131 votes-a tie. This, according to law, had to be decided by casting lots. Houk came out first best, and made as good and efficient an officer as the county ever had.
The election of 1853 was one of note. The Whigs, or as they termed themselves, the " People's Party," went to battle with a vigor and with a determination to conquer, while the Democratic party were divided, and consequently defeated. Enos Berger, Whig, was elected Recorder and Treasurer, over L. McCarty ; and L. S. Garrett was elected Sheriff, over P. M. Boyles.
In April, 1855, there was a different contest at the ballot-box. It was for or against a "Prohibitory Liquor Law." The contest was quite warm; all the available forces on each side were out, and the vote showed, for Prohibitory Law, 168, against the law, 343.
The first organization of the Republican party was during the year 1855. H. J. B. Cummings had the honor, we believe, to draft the first resolutions, organizing the party. The contest was on the County Judge. The candidates were John A. Pitzer, Republican, and E. R. Guiberson, Democrat. At this contest all the appliances were used, from the "stump " to " bushwhacking" and " button-holeing." Pitzer was elected Judge. At this election Dr. L. M. Tidrick, Democrat, was elected Treasurer and Recorder, Wm. Combs, Democrat, was elected Sheriff; William Davis, Democrat, was elected Surveyor; and Dr. J. G. Scott, Republican, was elected Coronor.
In 1856, the election was for Senator and Representative. M. L. McPherson, Republican, was elected Senator, over John Hilton, the Democratic candidate. B. F. Roberts, Republican, was elected Repre- sentative over David McCarty, Democrat. The Senatorial District was then composed of Warren, Madison, Adair and Cass counties. The Representative District was composed of Madison, Adair and Cass counties. At this election, C. D. Bevington, Democrat, was elected County Clerk over L. R, Boxly, Republican.
In 1857, John A. Pitzer, familiarly known as the "old war-horse,"
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
HENRY WILSON, PROPRIETOR OF
Earlham Boarding House,
Will receive transient Boarders and provide them with good board and lodging at reasonable rates.
PLATT & CAPRON, BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, EARLHAM, IOWA.
We manufacture all our own goods and warrant our work to give good satisfaction. Repairing done on short notice and on reasonable terms.
Give us a Call.
THOMAS F. MUSSON, DEALER IN LIVE STOCK,
Earlham, Madison County, Iowa, Will pay the highest market price for Cattle, Hogs, Horses, Mules and Sheep. Try him.
ANDREW E. NOBLE, Hardware Merchant, EARLHAM, IOWA.
He has constantly on hand all articles usually kept in a first- class Hardware Store.
Prices Low. Call and see him.
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again entered the field as a candidate for County Judge. He had a noble competitor for his opponent, I. G. Houk; but he distanced him in the race, and was again elected County Judge. At this election J. K. Evans, Democrat, was elected Sheriff over Wm. Compton, Repub- lican. David Bishop, Republican, was elected Treasurer and Recorder, over Otho Davis, Democrat. To illustrate what a change has taken place in the public sentiment within the past ten years, we will add that the vote for striking out the word " white, " in the article regula- ting suffrage in the State Constitution in this county, stood as follows: "For striking out the word white," 47 votes; " Against striking out the word white," 1144 votes ! A great contrast to the vote ten years afterwards, on this same question, when it was carried by a handsome majority.
In 1858 the contest was confined to the office of County Clerk. The candidates were William Pursell, (Republican), and C. D. Beving- ton, (Democrat). The contest was the warmest political fight ever made in this county, unless we except that on the office of County Treasury in 1868. The Democrats won the victory, and C. D. Bevington was elected Clerk.
In 1859, Mr. M. L. McPherson was again elected to the office of State Senator, from this District. D. S. Tannehill was his competitor. T. D. Jones, (Democrat), was elected Representative over David Bishop, (Republican). E. R. Guiberson, (Democrat), was elected County Judge, over A. Ballentine, (Republican). I. G. Houk, (Democrat), was elected Treasurer and Recorder, over James Shepherd, (Republican). Samuel Hamilton, (Democrat), was elected Sheriff, over Wm. Jones, (Repub- lican). Lewis Mayo, (Democrat), was elected County Superintendent ; James Shepherd, (Republican), was his competitor. Dr. D. B. Allen was elected Coroner. Total number of votes cast, thirteen hundred and sixty-four.
In 1860, the fight was on the office of County Clerk; E. A. Huber, (Democrat), was elected Clerk; Lytle Faurote, (Republican), was his competitor.
The vote for county officers, in 1861, was as follows :
For Representative-A. Hood. 688
For Representative-C. D. Bevington. 653
For Treasurer and Recorder-I. G. Houk 700
For Treasurer and Recorder-J. Carmean 689
For Sheriff-Samuel Hamilton. 685
For Sheriff-Lewis Garrett. 671
For County Judge-Lewis Mayo. 779
For County Judge-T. D. Jones 668
Republicans in Italics.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
COON MILLS ! DE SOTO, IOWA.
J. G. VAN METER, Proprietor, DEALER IN
GRAINS.
Custom Grinding at done all times.
GOOD STABLING FOR TEAMS.
A. KERRICK, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER,
DE SOTO, IOWA. Graining, Glazing, and Painting done in the best style of the art.
MOSENA & FISH, PROPRIETORS OF.
DE SOTO MEAT MARKET, Have opened out a Meat Market one door south of the Postoffice, and will supply their customers with the very best BEEF, MUTTON, VEAL, PORK, TALLOW, LARD, ETC., CASH PAID FOR HIDES. Farmers having Beef, Pork or Mutton for sale, give us a call.
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In 1862, John Leonard, (Republican) was elected District Attorney, over W. H. McHenry, his competitor. M. R. Tidrick, (Republican), was elected County Clerk, over E. A. Huber, his Democratic com- petitor.
The vote for county officers in 1863, was as follows:
For Representative-John E. Darby 999
For Representative-Joseph W. Lane. 618
For Sheriff-H. C. Carter. 781
For Sheriff-S. H. Guye. 608
For Treasurer and Recorder -- R. A. Stitt. 784
For Treasurer and Recorder-A. W. Ford. 612
For County Superintendent-H. W. Hardy. 995
For County Superintendent-O. H. Perry.
618
NOTE .- At this election N. W. Garretson was elected County Judge, and E. S. McCarty, County Surveyor, but we could not learn who their competitors were.
In 1864, M. R. Tidrick was again elected County Clerk; O. H. Perry was his competitor this time. O. A. Moser, (Republican) was elected County Recorder, over Lewis Mayo, (Democrat). The total number of votes cast at this election was 1,395.
In 1865, the vote on county officers was as follows :
For Representative-J. M. Browne 984
For Representative-V. Wainwright. 566
For County Judge-N. W. Garretson 993
For County Judge-Lewis Mayo.
562
For County Treasurer-R. A. Stitt. 989
For County Treasurer-Ed. Mclaughlin. 556
For Sheriff-J. F. Brock. 988 For Sheriff-S. S. Guiberson 570
For County Surveyor-O. A. Moser. 1000
For County Surveyor- Simeon Rutty 564
For County Superintendent-J. S. Goshorn
987
For County Superintendent-J. T. Seevers. 566
In 1866, the officers elected and the vote cast, was as follows: For County Clerk-M. R. Tidrick 1191 For County Clerk-O. F. Mclaughlin .. 630
For Recorder-O. A. Moser 1180
For Recorder-N. E. Wilder.
.641
For County Surveyor-W. HI. Lewis ... (no opp.) 1181 Republicans in Italics.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
MASON R. LYON, M. D.,
(Graduate of the Medical Department of the University of Michigan.)
Physician & Surgeon, EARLHAM, IOWA.
Office at the Drug Store, Corner Chestnut and Main Streets. Calls answered promptly, day or night. Dr. Lyon gives special attention to Chronic Diseases, Obstetricks, and to the diseases of Women and Children, and SURGICAL CASES.
DR. M. R. LYON 7
Wholesale and Retail dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, MEDICINE,
Dye Stuffs, Paints, Oils, PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS. Varnishes, Lead, Machine Oil, KEROSENE, LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, GLASS, PUTTY, BRUSHES, TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, Druggists Sundries, Paper, Envelopes, Blank Books and Wall Paper. Also every article found in a first-class Drug Store. Cor. Chestnut and Main Sts. EARLHAM, IOWA.
MCKINNEY BROS., CARPENTERS, JOINERS AND CABINET MAKERS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS MADE. Earlham, Madison Co. Iowa.
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The election of County Officers in 1867 was as follows;
For Representative-B. F. Murry. 1072
For Representative-George W. Seevers. 766
For County Judge-T. C. Gilpin. 1172
For County Judge-Willis H. Compton. 738
For County Treasurer-Wm. H. Leonard 994
For County Treasurer-E. G. Perkins 902
For Sheriff-J. F. Brock. 1178
For Sheriff-Wm. H. Clampitt .. 721
For County Surveyor-P. G. Andrews 1168
For County Supervisor-J. L. Andrews. 52
For County Superintendent-W. H. Hardy. 1154
For County Superintendent-Geo. W. Schnellbacher 745
The contest for the year 1867, was for the office of County Treasurer. It was, perhaps, the warmest strife for office ever made in the county. The fight first took place in the Republican Nominating Convention. The friends of both Leonard and Perkins made desperate efforts to control the Convention. Bitter feeling and considerable confusion arose in the Convention. Doctor Leonard was made the choice of the Convention. And the Perkins faction went home very much dissatis- fied with the proceedings, ard they soon induced Perkins to run as an independent candidate. Both factions marshalled their hosts, and made strenuous and unremitting efforts to elect their candidate. The Democrats made no nomination for that office. There was much acri- mony and bitterness of feeling at that time, but we believe all parties are now on sociable and agreeable terms. .
OFFICERS OF MADISON COUNTY FOR 1869.
Clerk of The District Court-Daniel E. Cooper.
County Auditor-Thos. C. Gilpin.
County Treasurer-Wm. L. Leonard. County Recorder-Osiah A. Moser.
County Sheriff- Jonas F. Brock.
Superintendent of Common Schools-Henry W. Hardy.
OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF WINTERSET FOR 1869.
Mayor-Eli Wilkin. Recorder -- J. Mc Leod, Jr. Treasurer-J. S. White. Marshal-T. M. Hyskel.
Aldermen First Ward-John M. Andrews.
John Sturman. Wm. R. Shrivier.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
EARLHAM STORE. HAWKINS & BARNETT," DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS,
GROCERIES, CLOTHING,
QUEENSWARE, NOTIONS, &c., And all kinds of goods usually kept in a first-class store.
" A dollar saved is a dollar earned ;" and this is the place to do it. A good stock of goods will be kept constantly on hand, and they are determined to sell at low rates and give their customers good satisfaction.
CALL AND SEE THEM.
EARLHAM HOUSE, SETH WILSON, Proprietor, EARLHAM, IOWA.
New house, plenty of room, good tables and every attention given to the comfort and convenience of guests. Good stabling connected with the house. Conveyances will also be provided for those who may wish to go out into the country or neighboring towns and villages.
JAMES RODECKER, BLACKSMITH
EARLHAM, IOWA,
is prepared to do all work in his line with neatness and dispatch. Prices reasonable. Give him a call.
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HISTORY.
Aldermen Second Ward-D. D. Davisson.
Wm. C. Newlon. C. P. Lee.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
In the year 1861, the system of County Board of Supervisors were organized in the various counties of the State, by act of the Legis- lature; the following persons composed the
FIRST BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN MADISON COUNTY.
Josiah Arnold, of Center Township.
William McDonald, of Jefferson Township.
Otho Davis, of Webster Township.
Henry A. Myers, of Jackson Township.
Milton Thompson, of South Township.
J. C. Scott, of Grand River Township.
Lewis Crawford, of Madison Township.
Oliver Crawford, of Crawford Township.
Ira S. Smith, of Lee Township.
Ashford Lake, of Walnut Township.
J. D. Hartman, of Ohio Township.
Harbert Harris, of Monroe Township.
David Stanton, of Penn Township.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN 1863.
David McCarty, Chairman,
A. Bonham,
J. W. Lane,
S. Ross,
O. Crawford,
H. Hann,
S. Ralston,
A. Bennett,
E. H. Venard,
G. A. Beerbower,
Wm. H. McDonald,
H. Harris,
S. Harter,
W. J. Davis.
L. N. Clark,
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1865.
William H. McDonald, Chairman, George W. Roberts,
M. M. McGee,
O. Crawford,
Thos. H. Pendleton, Simeon Hamblin, Abihu Wilson,
J. M. Browne,
E. H. Venard,
W. J. Davis,
P. M. Boyles,
H. C. Smith,
S. A. Ross,
J. C. Scott,
B. F. Brown,
A. Hood.
James Allen,
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
J. N. CONGER.
H. E. CONGER.
A. WHEELER.
CONGER, CONGER & WHEELER, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
LIVE STOCK,
PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE For Cattle, Horses, Mules and Hogs. Farmers will do well to call on them when they have Stock for sale. Post Office Address, EARLHAM, MADISON CO., IOWA.
JOSEPH COOK, STORAGE AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
And Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Grain, Salt, Coal, &c., &c.
Madison County, EARLHAM, IOWA.
REFERS BY PERMISSION TO
F. S. GRAHAM, Banker, Adel. 1 M. B. SMITH, Merchant, Redfield. A. W. LEWIS, Newport Woolen Mills, Dallas County, lowa.
A. & T. E. BARNETT,
DEALERS IN
FAMILY GROCERIES !
EARLHAM, IOWA,
Keep constantly on hand the best quality of Family Groceries, such as
COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR, SPICES, CANDIES,
Confectioneries, Canned Fruits, Tobacco, &c. Also, Flour and all kinds of
Country Produce.
They aim to keep a No. 1 Grocery, and to sell at low prices.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1869.
William Anderson, Chairman, Ohio Township.
John McLeod, Sr., Center Township.
J. D. Whitenack, Madison Township. D. F. Turney, Lee Township.
Daniel Francis, Penn Township. James Goare, Douglas Township.
Van B. Wiggin, Union Township.
George B. Breeding, Scott Township.
I. N. Hogle, Lincoln Township. C. Hughart, Crawford Township. Thos. W. Stiles, South Township. William Smith, Walnut Township. Harbert Harris, Monroe Township.
O. B. Bissell, Jackson Township.
A. M. Hart, Webster Township.
J. J. Greer, Grand River Township.
SIMPSON CENTENARY COLLEGE.
The excellence of Iowa's schools and colleges has become proverbial, and ranking among the best and most flourishing is found Simpson Centenary College, located at Indianola, in our neighboring county of Warren. We see no need of our Madison county citizens sending their sons and daughters to colleges in Eastern States, when an institution, offering all the advantages of a university and scientific course, is to be found close to our own doors. We believe in Iowa men patronizing Iowa institutions, and that our Iowa boys and girls can be educated as thoroughly at home as they can in foreign parts. We commend this college to all who have sons or daughters whom they propose to edu- cate, as an institution in every way worthy of their support. Indianola can boast of having no beer, billiard or saloon of any kind within its limits, or within five miles of the city, hence no temptations to indulge in that which destroys both body and soul are presented.
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