Iowa
Old Press
Burlington Weekly Hawkeye
Burlington, Des Moines co., Iowa
September 2, 1857
SAVAGE
It is not by any means pleasant to us to record an act of
incivility on the part of those delicate and highly ornamental
members of society known as angelic fair ones; but a circumstance
occurred yesterday which,
while it shows the public men are liable to have their enemies,
clearly demonstrates that among these effeminate celestials there
is occasionally an inkling of that rebellion and vindictive
spirit which is of the earthy, earthy. As our able and efficient
police Justice, Esq. Harris was walking up Main street yesterday
morning, he was accosted in a friendly manner by one Mr. Baker,
who wished to talk with him. After hold a short conversation, Mr.
B. pressingly invited the Esq. to walk into the house, which
invitation he accepted. No sooner was he fairly seated, however,
than the better, fairer, and spunkier half of Mr. B. appeared,
armed with the most terrible weapon of an indignant housewife, a
carving-knife, with which uncomfortable instrument she proposed
to inflict serious bodily injury upon the person of the Justice.
He, being a peaceable and
gentlemanly man, was completely surprised by this sudden act of
inhospitality, and unprepared to resist so unexpected an attack,
especially from a lady, was compelled to assuage the ire of the
captivating one by tonic means. With all due deference to the
sex, we must express our opinion, that if the Esquire had
vanquished antagonistic by physical force, it would have afforded
a good lesson of urbanity which she might possibly have
remembered.
FATAL ACCIDENT
A bright and very promising little five year old boy of Mr.
Doney, living on Eighth street, near Vine, died Wednesday p.m.
from the effects of a burn received the previous afternoon. While
playing near the stove his garments took fire, and before they
could be extinguished his back was sadly burned. The little
fellow thought he should die-desired to have his father sent for
at once took all the blame of the accident upon himself, and bore
the terrible pain and agony of his condition with a degree of
patience and fortitude
scarcely ever witnessed in persons of mature age.
FRUIT CANS
Fruit Cans, with an arrangement for sealing which, we think, will
be generally approved, can be had at the Hardware Store of A.
Delahaye & Co., Jefferson street. See advertisement.
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Mrs. Louisa Baker was fined five dollars and costs by his Honor,
Justice Harris, yesterday, for committing an assault upon a
little boy and a small dog.
TWO MEN DROWNED
Mr. Bond, miller in Clark & Kirkwood's mill, above this city,
was drowned in the Iowa River this morning.- He attempted to
cross above the dam. The river is now very high and swift. He
ventured too near the dam. His
boat was drawn in the current, and carried over and broken to
pieces.- He was seen for a moment, above the surface, and then
disappeared. His body had not been recovered at noon. He was an
estimable man, and leaves a young wife with two children.
Joseph Wallace, a respectable farmer, who lives a short distance
below this city, was drowned in the river about the same time.-
He attempted to swim his horse across. The horse could not or
would not swim, and both horse and rider were drowned. -- Iowa
City Republican.
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Mr. Augusta Somers was brought before Esq. Harris yesterday,
charged with being drunk and having fits, and was sentenced to
thirty days imprisonment. Being a very poor man, and living
somewhere else, he was discharged on condition that he would
leave town- which he immediately proceeded to do.
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We last evening looked at a marble mantle, at the shop of Donahue
& McCosh, gotten up for the new house of Mr. Palmer. It is
certainly as fine a specimen of carving as we have ever seen, in
that line. The design, too, is fine, presenting front and side
views quite different. As a whole it is a specimen hard to beat,
East or West.
We invite connoiseurs in such matters to step in and inspect
this, as well as many other specimens of carving to be found at
their yard on Washington street.
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CHILD DROWNED - We learn that on the evening of
the 10th inst., a little daughter of Mr. Howard, who resides five
miles from Tipton, near Woodbridge P.O., while playing near the
well fell into it and was drowned. No one saw the child fall, and
it was missed half an hour before it was found.-- Tipton Adv.
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A man named John Binn, who resided about four miles from
Oskaloosa, in this State, died of hydrophobia a few days since. The
Times had not been able to learn whether he was bitten
recently or not, but supposed he was. Mr. B. had been married but
a few months.
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Burlington Weekly Hawkeye
Burlington, Des Moines co., Iowa
September 9, 1857
James Peter Hostmark, a Dane, who has been in this country about
three years, is a painter upon glass, etc., and supposed to be in
Chicago, will take notice that his wife and children are in
Burlington, and would like to hear from him. --Chicago papers
please copy.
The card of Dr. Mallett will be found among our this day's
advertisements. Dr. M. is from Davis county where his reputation
as a physician stood No. 1.
INFORMATION WANTED - Mr. Andrew McPherrin left
this place on the 3d of July last for Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Territory, where he had not, at the last accounts arrived.
Nothing has been heard of him since he left Burlington and great
anxiety is felt by his friend here for his safety. Any person
knowing any thing of Mr. McPherrin, or having any information
that may serve to trace him out or solve the mystery of his
unaccountable disappearance, will please address Mr. David Parry,
Burlington. --Iowa and Nebraska papers will confer a favor by
copying.
On Saturday the 22d ult Mr. Archibald McNeill was stabbed by
James W. Shannon in Winterset. The wounds, three in number, are
likely to prove fatal. The stabbing, according to the testimony,
was in self-defense.
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Burlington Weekly Hawkeye
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
Sep 16, 1857
A BOY SMOTHERED TO DEATH IN A WHEAT BIN.- John
Strubbe, Jr., a lad about 14 years of age, son of John Stubbs,
Sr., of Wyanet, was smothered to death in a wheat bin at the
freight-house in that place on Saturday last. He and other boys
were playing in the bin, while the grain was running out of the
bin into the
cars, and running in from above. He sunk down into the cavity
formed by the running out of the grain, and was immediately
covered by that coming in from above. Every effort possible was
made by Mr. Nichols and others to save him, but they were unable
to get him out until some fifteen minutes had elapsed, when life
was extinct. --Owing to the quantity of grain in the bin, it was
found to be impossible to shove it back and a hole was,
therefore, cut through the weather-boarding outside, through
which the wheat was got out, but not in time
to save the boy. His death has excited much regret in Wyanet. He
is said to have been a boy of rare merit and correctness of
demeanor, and was highly esteemed by the people of the village.- Bureau
Co., Democrat.
WM. DIXON FOUND- Wm. Dixon, whose disappearance
from his residence in Polk Tp. and the anxiety prevailing in that
vicinity on its account, we noticed last week, was found on
Wednesday last, about 400 years from his house, in Lower Avery
Creek, in about 2 feet of water drowned. He was buried on
Thursday
following. Mr. Dixon formerly resided sometime in Ottumwa, and
was a highly respected and worthy man. He leaves a wife and six
children to mourn his loss. The cause of this melancholy event is
supposed to have been partial derangement, brought on by sickness
and anxiety about business matters.--Ottumwa Courier.
BLOWN UP- We learn that the steam mill of Mr.
Smith, near Lebanon, in this county, burst the boiler, a few days
ago, killing the engineer instantly. The loss of Mr. Smith is
from $500 to $700, the boiler being entirely ruined, with other
damages.
P.S.- Since the above was written we learn that it was through an
act of carlessness on the part of the engineer that the explosion
occurred by which he met an untimely death. He was blown 100
yards from the mill, and the boiler moved its full length, both
heads being blown out and the flues entirely mutilated.- Keosauqua
Mirror.
BURGLARS ARRESTED- Yesterday two of the burglars
who have been infesting our city lately were arrested by
Policemen Rudding and Burnet at the Franklin House. They gave
their names as Thomas Davis and William Brown. They were caught
in the attempt to rob some of their fellow-boarders in the house
and the money stolen, was recovered. Their cases come up before
the Grand Jury this term, for indictment. --Rock Island
Advertiser.
DIED
Of bilious diarrhoea, on Thursday morning, the 18th last, PATRICK
HENRY MURPHY, formerly of Chilicothe, Ohio, in the 24th year of
his age. --Chilicother papers copy.
Saturday last, THOMAS J., son of Thomas E, and Ann Lloyd, aged 8
years and 9 months.
In this city, the ???, 1857, GEORGE, son of George G. and Mary A.
Fristee, aged 11 months.
In this city at the residence of Mr. Worrel, GEORGE, infant son
of John L., and Mary A. Urban, of Glenwood.
MARRIED.
Sept. 9th, by Rev. S. Reynolds, at the residence of F. Tallant,
in the city of Burlington, Rev. THOMAS ANDAS, Professor of
Mathematics to Iowa Weslyan University, and Miss CYNTHIA GIBSON,
of Burlington.
SYRUP FROM SUGAR-CANE- We were shown a few days
ago a sample of syrup manufactured from the juice of the Chinese
sugar-cane, by Mr. MORGAN HART, near this place. It was only a
small sample, the juice of a few stalks being extracted by some
mechanical means, Mr. H. wishing to satisfy himself by
experiment, whether it would justify him in erecting a mill for
the purpose of crushing a small crop which he has grown this
season. The experiment was entirely satisfactory, and Mr. H. will
proceed to erect his mill at once. The sample shown us is a
little thicker than ordinary syrup looked clear and nice, and had
a very good flavor, although the cane was not sufficiently
matured to give as good flavor as it is believed a full growth
will insure. All experiments in this direction will be looked
upon with interest.-- Washington Press.
MODEL DRUG ESTABLISHMENT - Dr. Emil Blettsch has
fitted up the new building opposite our office, one of the finest
rooms in the city or in the State, which he is now occupying as a
Drug Establishment. The counter and shelving, designed by
himself, are finely portioned and magnificent. The counter,
shelving,
show-window and gas fixtures will repay an examination. Upon a
personal inspection of some of his cordials we can cordially
recommend them.
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Dan McGee was the day before yesterday fined one dollar and costs
by Esq. Harris for being drunk.
ACCIDENT- The evening passenger train from Mt.
Pleasant, last evening, ran against a man about five miles from
Burlington and mashed him horribly. He stepped from the track,
but stood too near, and as the train approached, the butting beam
struck him on the left side, completely mashing his arm and
injuring his side, besides severely cutting his head. He was
taken on the train and brought here. Messrs. Campbell &
McClure had humanity enough to give him a place in their office,
until he could be better provided for. Drs. McCan, Nassau and
Webb dressed the wounds. He gave his name as Barton, and says he
lives on the Island.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ORMANVILLE - We understand
from Mrs. Bigham, of this city, (who was present) that the large
steam flouring and saw mill, the property of Owen & Orman's,
was totally consumed by fire on last Tuesday evening. Theloss is
estimated at from 3 to $5000, and fall heavily upon the
industrious
enterprising owners.-- Ottumwa Statesman.
SUICIDE FOR LOVE- BURIED AT THE CROSS ROADS- On
Monday week, a young girl, named Earlwine, whose father resides
on Fish Creek Hill, in Marshall county, committed suicide by
hanging. The cause of this carrying out of a desperate resolve is
a disappointment in love.- She obtained permission to go to a
clearing near her father's house to gather bark for kindling
wood, and was observed to take a rope with her. She remained out
longer than was her custom, and search being instituted, the
unfortunate girl was found suspended to the limb of a tree,
lifeless. Miss Earlwine was about 18 years of age. The
superstitious people of the neighborhood would not allow her to
be buried in the church yard, and her remains were appropriately
interred at the Cross Roads in accordance with a heathenish
custom and an obsolete law.-- Richmond South, Aug. 27.
SAD CASUALTY- Martin Gill, of Alpine, near
Agency, on the Demoine River- a much respected citizen,- was
thrown from his buggy and killed a few days since.
DUBUQUE- Julien township, including Dubuque,
contains 12,823; according to the latest census. The whole
population of the county is 26,000. The Naturalized voters exceed
the native born; the former numbering 2,171; the latter 2,060.
SEDUCTION CASE- A young man named Schwank, was
brought before Justice Tolman on last Friday, charged with the
seduction of Mary Calhoun, on promise of marriage. He was bound
over in the sum of $1,000 to appear at the next term of the
District Court in this county, to be holden, commencing the 7th
last.
We refrain from any comments until the case is tried in the
District Court, except, we believe from the evidence in the case,
she is a badly betrayed girl.-- Keosauqua Mirror.
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We are indebted to Mr. Joab Comstock for large samples of
fruits-magnificent plums from best wild varieties, cultivated- -
Siberian crab apples and seedling apples of his own growth from
the seed &c., &c. We doubt whether finer samples can be
found any where than those sent us.
Mr. Burton, the person who was injured by the cars on Wednesday,
was removed to his home, yesterday morning. We learn that, in
addition to the injuries mentioned yesterday, some of his ribs
were broken.
SAD ACCIDENT- Yesterday some of the joists in
the third story of the Estes House gave way while the men were
hoisting mortar for the masons. Seven men fell with the material.
Their names are as follows:
John Kuyper (better known as Hanness,) Hollander, killed
instantly.
Mr. Dorns Schutz, German, fatally wounded.
P. Sheldon, arm badly bruised.
Pat. O'Brien, wounded on the head.
J. Kinney, badly hurt, will probably recover.
James Callahan, fell to second story, injured, but not fatally.
Tim Caton injured, but could not learn how much.-- Gate City.
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Burlington Weekly Hawkeye
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
September 23, 1857
Burglaries
We learned yesterday that three burglaries were committed the
night before at some of the public houses. A watch was stolen
from some person at the McCutcheon House, a small amount of money
was taken from the Pacific House, and about twenty dollars, a
watch, and a small amount of jewelry from the Farmer's Hotel.
Three young men, named Carrol, Lerry and Adkins, the two former
connected with a small potatoe negro troupe, were arrested
yesterday morning on suspicion of perpetrating the thefts at the
Farmer's but upon their examination before Esq. Harris, they were
discharged, no positive proof being found against them. It was
merely proven that they were about the streets until three
o'clock in the morning, Carrol averring that he had been locked
out from the Wightman, where he was stopping, and was desirous to
go to the Western, or the Farmer's but did not dare to go farther
than Third street, because some fellows were waiting there to
kill him! Their baggage was searched, but no money or other
valuable could be found- Carrol's flimsy story connected with the
facts ascertained, give the affair a suspicious appearance, as
far as he is concerned, and it is much to be regretted that the
mater could not be sifted. We wish to remark in this connection
that it would be advisable to take measures to stop this kind of
thing. It is a settled matter that we can have no
police, it would not be amiss to get up a hide and seek committee
and lay hands upon some of these nocturnal fellows with large
pockets and sticky fingers.
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John Muckel was brought before Esq. Harris on Saturday, and fined
one dollar and costs for being drunk. This is the first case of
drunkenness that has come before a police court in Burlington for
many weeks.
John Carrol and James Lerry were brought before Esq. Harris on
Saturday, charged with vagrancy. They were discharged on
condition of leaving town without delay.
A man named Joseph Fowler was killed in Davenport, on Monday, by
being precipitated from a wagon while crossing a gutter, and the
wagon passing over his body.
STOLEN HORSES RECOVERED- THIEVES ARRESTED- Mr.
J.K. James, residing a few miles below Davenport, who had a span
of horses stolen from his stable a few weeks since, returned to
our city a day or two since, with both horses and thieves. He
caught them in Kankakee county, about seventy miles below
Chicago. The thieves are lodged in our county jail. Mr. J.
deserves much credit for his perseverance, especially as the
horses did not belong to him. an equal promptness in the arrest
of horse thieves would make the business a non-paying one.-- Davenport
Gazette.
SAD OCCURRENCE- On the 19th ult, Mrs. Sutliff,
wife of Mr. Mile Sutliff, of Lyons, Iowa, late of Cleveland, was
fatally burned by the explosion of a can of fluid. She lingered
in excruciating pain until the 30th, quietly resigning her spirit
to God who gave it. Her remains were taken for interment to
Sherburne, New York, her former home.
A LEGACY AND LONGITUDE- Mr. McClusky, a
gentleman worth some $150,000, dying in Paris, left $6,000 to a
niece in Dubuque, Iowa. The niece or legates died on the same day
as the testator. If the hour of her death preceded his, the
legacy lapsed; if it succeeded his, the legacy is vested to her.
The time of
their decease was so nearly identical that it is supposed it will
have to be determined by the difference between solar and true
time, the legacy thereby depending upon a question of longitude.
Legal Notice.
In County Court Des Moines Co, Iowa.
Estate of John Miller, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the first Monday in October next,
the undersigned, Executor of said estate, will make application
to said Court for License to sell sufficient of the Real Property
belonging to said estate to pay off the claims against the same.
OLIVER HALL.
Executor of said Estate.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office at
Burlington, Iowa, September 15, 1857.
A- Allen James; Andreas W C; Ackerman Albert;
Ackley F L; Alston A B
B- Barr James; Barnhall John; Bead Mary Ann;
Blakermore George; Butt James H; Braham Elizabeth; Bafts Kisnih;
Baker Fred; Bentz George; Brubsnakd & Hildreth; Brown James;
Buyshore Jacob; Beacket O F; Balts Will; Bailey F M; Baloy Eliza;
Bryce James C; Birts Catharine
C- Carner Wm; Cloyes John H; Conner Jas D; ,
Connell Jas; Carney James; Campbell Mrs. L J; Catching Bridget;
Clifford John N; Cassiday Andrew; Crain Miss Mary E; Chambers
Matilda
D- Davis Mrs Ed S; Dougherty J B; Dellagen Wm C;
Dodge Miss Mary A; Dunlap D C
E- Elor Mrs Elvira; Earnest Daniel; Edwards Mary
J
F- Fleming Elsa Susan; Fay A Stone; Finch
Thomas; Fish Hon S W
G- Gaines Mrs James; Griswold Mrs L C; Granger F
K; Guffin Mr J; Gadid A J
H- Hunter Jackson B; Humeston Mr Alva; Huntsley
Luther; Hurtlein J J; Haggard John A; Hunt P C; Hunt Miss Sarah
J; Hager Ann; Harris Jonn M; Harmon John; Huber Henry; Hartzell B
M; Hutson Thomas J; Howes Martin; Harcher Mr G; Hannahan Timothy;
Hughes Charles; Hunter Rebecca; Hinkson Thomas; Howell Mr E
J- Jinkins Mr B; Jones Milton; Johnson Elder;
Johnson Ellen M; Jackson Elizabeth; Jeffers Elizabeth
K- Kindel Charles; Knotts Mary; Kiefer Mr J;
Klull Miss D L
L- Lukens Solomon; Lindsay Mary J; Lutes Aaron;
Leet B J; Leland J M
M- Maybugh Wm; Metcalf J W; Miner Henry C;
Mueller Adam; Mallins Andrew; Mayhew Eliza; Mizler Wm K; Mills Wm
M; Moony Thomas; Mosgrove Thomas; Musena Melvin; Maguire Michael
N- Nead Gabriel; Nevers Lewis; Newkirk Franklin;
Nicodemus Hamilton
O- O'haire Larance; Orr Miss Sarah E
P- Pike Mr E S: Pensioger John; Peyton Townsend;
Perry John G; Payne E D; Purdy S F; Phelps Miss Phebe; Putney
Ira; Parker Miss Mira
R- Rankin James; Reed Mr I D; Rittenhom Mrs E;
Rankin Mr Ira; Roeck David; Ramond Isaiah; Rooney Dr J W;
Reynolds John; Rile Joseph; Roane Patrick; Randolf Mr
S- Sterling Wm B; Sanders James; Speigel Edward;
Scott Wm; Shaw Asher; Sprague Hannibal; Stewart James T; Sproule
P; Sigler Julia A; Scarff Addison; Slater Jaffe; Stevenson David;
Sowns Eli; Sprague H B; Samuels Joseph A; Stamford Mr C F;
Slaughter L O O
T- Tomlinson E S; Tyner N N; Tucker Isaac W;
Turner Nancy; Tiernay Daniel
W- Warden Wm; Wulse James; Westfull Dan'l D C;
Williams J Wilson; Willson Moses; Wallace Mary J; Wanger George;
Warren Edwin A; Williams W H; Walsh Patrick; Wilkins John H;
Waters Charles O; Williams John S; Walker Archibald; Wells B F;
Williamson Christian; Walcher James; Witt Wm H; Wilson George
Y- Young Nelson H; Youman Dr James; Young James
A
Mc- McGlinn Michael; McBride Haryan; McMannus
James; McInery Thomas; McKee E W; McKinney John H; McInerney
James; McMillan Rev A; McDonnell James; Mc Mahan John
Swede Letters- Lars Johnson; John A Peterson;
Johan Schultz; Martin August Gutsafen; Jonas Quersan; P D
Anderson
Foreign Letters- Julla Rowley; John Barker;
Thomas Erwin
Persons calling for the above letters will please say
"Advertised."
JAMES TIZZARD P.M.
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Burlington Weekly Hawkeye
Burlington, Des Moines co., Iowa
September 30, 1857
DISTINGUISHED DEPARTURE- Mr. Paul Richards, a
professor of the art Terpsichorean, who had honored our city with
his presence for two to three months back, forfeited his
reputation for affability and courtesy by leaving town without
saying good bye to his acquaintances. He left very quietly on
Monday morning. It is much to be regretted that his extreme
modesty and dislike of public display forbade his bidding a more
affectionate farewell to his admiring and generous friends, to
whom he is so strongly bound by so many ties of gratitude. If any
of our readers should meet him, they will confer a favor by
presenting our respects. As he is a business man, ( in his way,)
he may be identified by memoranda (which he has doubtless
preserved) of the following little items of indebtedness:
Hall rent.............................$ 50
Board
bill........................... 40
Gold watch, borrowed......... 100
Clothing.............
16
Money collected for dancing.. 150
Balance due on fiddle.......... 20
Printer's bills.............. in
definite
Borrowed money........ ad libitum
Total
................considerable
We hope Mr. R will not allow these things to disturb his
slumbers. His friends in Burlington admire his shrewdness, and
will be happy to see him any time.
POLICE REPORT - All before Justice Harris.
- Charles Shillinger was fined one dollar and costs for an
ineffectual attempt to raise a muss.
- John Brown was fined the same amount for being drunk. William
Cresta ditto.
- Fred Baker was brought up charged with an assault upon some
person who was assaulting him. The case being so made out, the
respondent was fined $0.01 and costs. (It is confidently expected
that the fine will be paid.)
- Tobias Hunt and Herbert Mesmer were arrested for breeding a
row, in that one choked the other, and the choked broke a tumbler
in the choker's face. Toby suffered a fine of twenty-five cents
for the choke and Herbert paid one dollar for the tumbler
throwing, the costs being divided between them. They went away
with good advice from the Justice, and an assurance that if they
got into a fight again, they would catch "scizzors."
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A peculiar incident occurred at Esq. Harris' yesterday, during
the examination of Charles Shillinger, for provoking a breach of
the peace. The offence consisted in using very improper language
to an unprotected female. The fine and costs, amounting to a neat
sum, had been assessed; and Mr. S. was about to draw upon his
pocket for the sum, when the fair complainant arose and stated to
the Court that she had used the same language towards the
respondent that he used towards her and that as she did half of
the talking, she thought it no more than right that she should
pay half the bill; which she forthwith proceeded to do. There's
an honest woman for you!
Are our farmer friends aware that eight gallons of
watermelon juice boiled down to one will make a nice syrup? We
can assure them it will. We have tried it. To make it clear and
beautiful the scum should be carefully taken off and the white
and shell of an egg put into it while boiling.
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POLICE CASES YESTERDAY
- John Mitchell was fined ten dollars and costs for an assault.
- Michael Waterhouse was fined one dollar and costs for the same
offence.
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Mrs. Jane Fell, one of the survivors of the dreadful wreck of the
Central American, arrived here night before last on her way to
her home near Glasgow. Her relation of this terrible occurrence
coincides, mainly, with the narratives which have already been
published. Mrs. F. and her husband left California, where they
had resided for a few years back, for their home in Iowa. Having
heard nothing of her husband, she supposed that he is lost. They
had $6000 in gold with them, which of course, could not be saved.
The situation of Mrs. F., she being entirely without means, is
sad in the extreme. We are gratified to learn that some of our
benevolent citizens are procuring money for her, and hope that
all will respond accordingly to their means, to this call upon
their philanthropy. Any aid that can be given may be left with
Corse & Son, or with Mr. Kellogg of the Peoria Railroad.
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A shooting affair occurred on our streets last Friday. A lot of
boisterous boys were throwing eggs at a drunken man when a Mr.
Owens interfered and dispersed them. One of the boys, named Funk,
went home and procured a pistol loaded with slugs, returned and
discharged the contents at Mr. Owens, but fortunately missed him.
The boy was immediately arrested, tried on Saturday, and was
fined five dollars and costs, and sentenced to six days
imprisonment. He is now in Burlington jail- Wapello
Intelligencer.
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