Iowa
Old Press
Clayton County Journal
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
August 25, 1859
Married. On the 20th of August, at Garnavillo,
Iowa, by Rev. L.P. Mathews, Mr. George W. Olmstead, to Miss A.
Eliza Allen.
Died.
In this village, on the 16th inst., of the Dysentery, Gertrude,
second daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Pearson, aged 2 years, 9 months.
"So fades the lovely, blooming flower,
Frail smiling solace of an hour!
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasure only blooms to die."
Notice.
It's hereby given the Monday, the 3d day of October, 1859, is
fixed by the County Court of Clayton County for the appointment
of referees to assign Dower to the widow of William Mead, late of
said County, deceased.
Deborah Mead, Executrix of the Estate of Wm. Mead. Adted Aug 23,
1859.
--
William Thoma, Grocer, Main Street, Garnavillo, Iowa, keeps
constantly on hand all kinds of family groceries, such as Coffee,
Sugar, Tea, Milasses, ice, &c. The best of Brandy and
excellent Beer is also always to be found at this establishment.
F. Andros, M.D., Practitioner of Medicine and Sugery, to which
[illegible], especial attention is given. Office on Main Street,
Garnavillo, Iowa.
J.M. Hagensick, Gun Smith, Garnavillo, Iowa, respectfully informs
the people of Garnavillo and vicinity, that he is now prepared to
execute all work in iron, steel, brass or copper. Physicians'
implements, such as Trusses and the like are done to order; also
all kinds of Tools for mechanics. Rifles and Pistols are
manufactured by him. Reapers and Mowers are repaired and infact
everything appertaining to a Smith ship. Razors, knives and tools
of all descriptions will be sharpened by Mr. H, and all work done
by him will be Warranted and the terms found as low as at any
Smith shop in the North West. Besides his shop, Mr. Hagensick
keeps a good saloon, where refreshing drinks, such as Beer, Wine,
&c can always be found.
Saddles for the Millions. The Saddle & Harness Shop by J.S.
Engler, Garnavillo, Iowa, has just opened in this place, where
any quantity of ready made saddles, harnesses, &c, are kept
on hand. Orders will be promptly and neatly executed and
satisfaction given, and the charges are as moderate as can be
found West of Chicago.
Notice.
To John B. Brotherhood & Sarah A. Brotherhood. You are hereby
notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court of Clayton County, Iowa, a petition of James
Hughart claiming of you two hundred dollars as money due and
interest on the same from the 13th day of September 1858, on a
breach of Warrantee Deed made from you to said James Hughart on
the 13th day of September 1858 and that unless you appear and
answer thereto on or before the morning of the second day of the
next term of said District Court, to be holden in said County on
the 19th day of September A.D. 1859, judgment will be rendered
against you thereon.
Murdock & Scott, Attys for Plaintiff.
Let this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Clayton
County Journal.
T. Updegraff, Clerk.
Original Notice.
To Eliza Thomson, Madam: You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of
Clayton County, Iowa, a petition of James Thomson claiming of you
a divorce from the bonds of matrimony - For cause of willful
dissertion for the space of two years and unless you appear and
answer thereto on or before the morning of the second day of the
next term of said Distraict Court, to be holden in said County on
the 19th day of September A.D. 1859, judgment will be rendered
against you thereon.
Murdock & Scott, Attys for Plaintiff.
Let this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Clayton
County Journal.
T. Updegraff, Clerk.
Original Notice.
To D.G. Weisz, Sarah C. Weisz, C.O. Skamp, Applegate & Co.,
Kaufman & Brother. Sirs: You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court
of Clayton County, Iowa, a petition of Hyman Brothers & Co.,
claiming of you the foreclosure of a mortgage made by D.G. Weisz,
& Sarah C. Weiz, to Hyman Brothers & Co., C.O. Skamp,
Applegate & Co., & Kaufman & Brother and that unless
you appear and answer thereto on or before the morning of the
second day of the next term of said Distraict Court, to be holden
in said County on the 19th day of September A.D. 1859, judgment
will be rendered against you thereon.
Murdock & Scott, Attys for Plaintiff.
Let this notice be published for four consecutive weeks in the Clayton
County Journal.
T. Updegraff, Clerk.
Notice.
Is hereby given that my books and accounts have been placed in
the hands of R.S.S. Andros, Esq., for collection. Thoses indebted
to me are requested to pay immediately, or their accounts will be
collected by law without respect to persons. Alpheus Scott, Esq.,
is no longer [remainder cut off my copy]
[transcribed by S.F., January 2009]