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FAIRFIELD LEDGER
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Transcribed by Sherry Bash

Bereavement.--We deeply regret to chronicle the death of Mr. Nathan ALMAYER, aged about 23 years. He died en Monday morning at the residence of Mr. E. SICKLE. His remains were taken to Keokuk on Tuesday, for burial under Jewish ceremonies. His brother, Mr. B. ALLMAYER, accompanied the remains.--Nathan was a young man of retiring disposition, greatly esteemed by all who knew him. His brother and other bereaved friends have our deep sympathies.

We beg respectfully to announce to the citizens of Fairfield and vicinity that we have this day appointed Mr. A. W. HURST, Jeweler, &c. as our sole agent, for Jefferson county, for the sale of our Celebrated Perfected Spectacles and Eye Glasses, which have obtained such an extensive reputation in the Eastern States, and are becoming as rapidly popular in the West. Mr. HURST has secured full sets of Test Type, for expeditiously and accurately ascertaining the exact strength of glasses required, which together with his personal experience, will enable him to meet the requirements of all customers and guarantee a perfect fit. These glasses are pure, hard and brilliant; give a clear and distinct vision as n ithe (sic) natural healthy sight, and last many years without change being necessary.
      LAZARUS & MORRIS, Opticians,
                          Hartford, Conn.

Many eminent men have candidly asserted their opinion that there is no remedy equal to MISHLER’S HERB BITTERS, for the class of diseases peculiar to persons of sedentary habits. It is a preparation of wonderful virtue in all cases of this kind, never having failed in effecting a cure, and still continues on its triumphant career. For all forms of disease arising from impurity of the blood, or _lerangement of the digestive organs, including general debility, dyspepsia, liver complaint, sick headache, constipation, and similar ailments, it is a certain remedy.--Leading physicians everywhere prescribe it for their patients, and have given the proprietor of the bitters many testimonials of their confidence in the efficiency of the preparations as a remedy. Sold in square glass bottles only, by all respectable druggists and storekeepers. Price, one dollar per bottle.

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[Corner torn away] -eports--Buchanan Township.
--This township has taxable property to the amount of $340,581.00. School House valuation $5,700.00.  Number Sub-Districts six. Number pupils of school age in the township, 414. Number enrolled during the past year, 315. Average attendance during the past year, 210. Enrolled the present year, 317. Number of female teachers employed during the year, 3. Number males 5.
  Dec. 21.-- Visited District No. 5. Edwin ANDREWS, teacher. Wages, $35.00 per month. Enumeration 77. Enrolled 54. Present 31.
  Dec. 21.-- Visited District No. 4. Hubert O’DONNEL, teacher. Wages $35.00. Enumeration 60. Enrolled 28. Present 19. Government good. Good house,
  Dec. 30.-- Visited District No. 2. A. G. ADAMS, teacher. Wages $35.00 Enumeration 83, Enrolled 78. Present 59. Good house and well enclosed.
  Jan. 2.--  Visited District No. 3. T. B. MAXWELL, teacher. Wages $35.00 Enumeration 63. Enrolled 56. Present 39. Mr. M. has success. Good house well enclosed.
  Jan. 19.--Visited District No. 6. Peter RIZOR, teacher. Wages, $35.00 Enumeration 43. Enrolled 33. Present 27. School prospering.
  Jan. 19.--Visited District No. 1. Mary HERON, teacher. Wages $35.00. Enumeration 88. Enrolled 68. Present 36.
  The Sub-Directors of the township have visited regularly.
        JOHN N. EDWARDS.

  The Meat Market of S. H. MITCHELL on the North side of the Park, is a very attractive place for the hungry. He always has a full supply of the best Beef, Veal and Mutton, together with sausage, Turkeys, &c. Go to MITCHELL when you want anything in his line. He is also prepared to furnish a superior brand of flour.

Petitions of five thousand women, protesting against the extension of suffrage to their sex, were presented to Congress last week, while, at the same time, the Judiciary Committees in both houses were being entertained with arguments in favor of such extension, and claiming the same as an existing right under the last Constitutional amendment. The counter movement is headed by Mrs. General SHERMAN and other ladies of prominence. Among the last converts to the extension of suffrage to women is mentioned the name of Mrs. Senator AMES, formerly Miss Blanche BUTLER.

  The Silver Wedding of I. H. BROWN and wife took place at their home in Brighton last night, Wednesday, January 25th. Business and a strong desire to attend a bona fide wedding prevented our attendance. A goodly company went over from here, among whom we have an Argus-eyed individual, and if everything was not done up in good style, or the company failed to comport itself with dignity, we shall say a word hereafter.