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Statement, Jan. 1, 1872 
miscellaneous QViniertieemcnte 
PRICE LIST OF 
WALTHAM WATCHES 
FIFE .l.l’D * 1 CCII)EAT 
OF HARTFORD, CONN, 
Is now ready, and will be Bent free to any one who 
writeB for It. 
This List fflves full information and prices of all the 
various grades of Waltham Watches, both for Ladies 
and Gentlemen, and also explains our plan of sending 
single watches by Express to any part of the country, 
with the bill to collect on delivery, with the privilege 
of opening t he package and examining the watch be¬ 
fore paying, and without any obligation to take It un¬ 
less perfectly satisfactory. 
Our prices are extremely moderate, and every one, 
especially those at a distance, will find great advan¬ 
tages in dealing with us. In writing for a Price List, 
please mention that you saw this advertisement in the 
Rural New-Yorker, Address 
Assets Jan. l, 1872. 
Cash in Bank and hands of Agents,. 
Loans on First Mortgages Real Estate. 
Deferred Premiums (being balance of Semi 
Annual and Quarterly Premiums''. 
Accrued Interest (not due;,.- 
1 nited States Government Bonds. 
State and Municipal Bonds. 
Railroad Stocks and Bonds. 
Bunk Stock,... ... 
Railway Pa-seugers Assurance Co’s Stock,., 
Other Securities... 
Total Assets,,.91,91!) 
Liabilities. 
Claims unadjusted and not due.„. 
Reserve for Re-insurance, Life Department, 90,754 61 
•• ** " Accident Dep't,.. 164,825 70 
Total Liabilities.*1,242,960 11 
Surplus as regards Policy-holders.8075,931 37 
$245,282 65 
005,848 47 
57,754 83 
18,396 68 
361,740 00 
124.983 00 
80,860 00 
206,887 00 
156.400 00 
2,788 95 
No. 865 Broadway, New Vork 
Life llrpartinent. 
Number of Policies written in 1871._ 2,743 
Whole number of Policies written to date,.. 13,32(1 
Life Department organized July, 1866- 
Principal Features— Ample Security. Low Premiums, 
Definite Contract, and a clean Cash Business. 
Accident Department. 
Number of Accident Policies written in 1871, 31,797 
Cash received In Premiums for same, S5G9>904 33 
Gain In Net Premiums over 1>C0. £ 9 *;496 7*1 
Whole nnmbcrof Accident Policies written, 234,334 
Whole number of Claims paid to date.14,248 
Accident Department organized April 1(64. 
Has paid Seven Hundred Dollar* a Day, from the start, 
In benefits to policy Holders. 
General Accident. Policies, for the yeur or month, 
written by Agents. Insures men of all occupations. 
J, G. BATTBRSON. Pres t- RODNEY DENNIS, Sue. 
Geo. B. lebtku, Act'y. Chas. E. Wilson, Ass’t Sec. 
Z3T Agencies in all Principal Cities and 
Towns of United States and Canadas. 
New York Office: 207 Broadway. 
parties concerned hi lUU tnumdr. Also some fresh 
uud startling detail*. Undoubtedly the must thrilling 
book of the day. Published In English and German. 
Book agents should send in their order* at once. Any 
active man oan sell from lull to 300 per day. Magnificent 
Engravings. Agents supplied at *12 per 1(W copies. 
SI note covin sent by mail tor 30 (fnt*. 
The cash must accompany all ordars. Agouti may 
remit by poii-officc ordur or registered letter, at our 
risk. Address 
C. W. ALEXANDER. Publisher, 
224 Sooth Third St., Phila., Pa. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR 
NEW SEEDS AND PLANTS 
Sent hy Mail or Express. 
Our Seed and Plant Catalogues 
FOR. 1872 , 
Numbering 175 pages, mailed to all applicants on re¬ 
ceipt of 25 cents. To those who will state in what pa¬ 
per they saw this, two beautiful colored plates w ill 
also he sent. 
In CHICAGO mid ihe WEST* 
By Rev. K. J. GOODBPKKD. D. !>., Of Chicago. The 
record of a proud city overtaken by sudden and aw¬ 
ful calamity, nf towns destroyed by the wasting 
element, «>r forests burned, ot homes unil rarms 
desolated, of men Of wealth made beggar*, nf families 
separated. Abounds with thrilling Incidents of mar¬ 
velous escape*,etc.,and is theonly complete History 
of these great event*. (100 8vu.pages; 00 Engravings; 
price $2,50: outfit. $1. Hocure the best territory ut 
once. 70,000 a heady sold. The profits go to relieve 
the sufferers. Address H. 8. GriODSPKED A ( (b, 
37 Parle Row No* York, or .1 \V Goodspecd, Chica¬ 
go, St, Louis, Cincinnati, or New Orleans. 
erosene 
ominon 
IOWA FARMING LANDS 
THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC 
RAILROAD COMPANY 
Is now offering for sale to actual settlers more than 
500,000 ACRES 
of the finest and most desirable Fnrmlng Lands In 
West. 
The lands sre chiefly situated along the Hue of it* 
railroad between the cities of Dee Moines and Council 
Bluffs, and arc the most fertile and accessible lands 
offered for sale ut low prices in the Stale. Prices will 
range from $3 per acre, llieuveragc being ubout $7 or $8. 
Sides ore inude either for cash, or on abort or long 
time, so us to suit all purchasers. Full warranty 
deeds given. 
ESPIiOIUNG TICKETS, 
entitling the purchaser of land to a credit of amount 
paid for fare upon his land, are for sale at the princi¬ 
pal ticket offices of the Company. 
For pamphlet (with map), or any Information re¬ 
garding the land*, address 
J. L. DREW, Laud Commissioner, 
Davenport, lowtl. 
THOUSANDS YEARLY. 
Wiekes* JEdectio Oily 
Makes thousands of homes happy, because 
it is safe, brilliant and odorless. 
J. H. WICKBS, 
liiO Maiden Lane, N. F. 
Seedsmen* 35 Cortlandt Street, N. Y. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR 
OF THE WORLD, 
OVER ONK THOIT8AND II,LUSTRATIONS. 
The hugest, best selling, iind most attractive sub- 
Bcnption book ever published. Send for circulars, 
with terms, ill once. Address 
UNITED STATE* PIT 111.18111NG CO.. 
411 lirooiiic Mirant, New York. 
Caps, Powder, Shot, Wads, Bullets, Game Bags, Shot 
Belts, Powder Flasks, Gun materials and Sporting 
Goods of every description nt very low prieeB. Send 
stamp for a price list. 
We send goods by express, C. O. D., with privilege 
to examine before paying the bill. Army Guns and 
Revolvers bought or traded for. 
Address 
J. H. JOHNSTON, 
GREAT WESTERN GUN WORKS, 
Pittsburg, Pa. 
FOR CORN MiiAL AND STOCK 
FEED. 
Bailable lor any Power. 
SEND FOR PAMPHLET. 
STRAUB ifc CO., 
P. O. Box 1430, 
Cincinnati, O. 
Entirely of metal, are theonly lamps in 
use which can neither break, lank nor 
explode. Are ornamental and cheap. 
Adapted to all household uses; also, to 
stores, factories, chuiclies, Ac. 
B ook aoents wayikd.- 
W it de 9 lre to secure the services of a few more ex¬ 
perienced Agents, School Teachers and energetic 
men, to solicit for our New and Popular Work, which 
has proven to be one of the beat selling books in the 
market. For particulars address 
BILL, NICHOLS A; CO., Publishers, Springfield, Mass. 
SELLING THESE LAMPS, 
Manufactured by 
WALLACE & SONS, 
El Chambers Bt., Nevr York, 
Agents wanted for this popular book. It includes 
nearly 10,000 Anecdotes uud Illustrations of Life 
and Character, Humor and Pathos, among which are 
found those of Clergymen. Physicians, Attorneys, 
Statesmen, Ac.. Ac. Forfnll particulars, with Circu¬ 
lars, address the Publishers. BRADLEY A CO., 
66 North 4tii Bt., Philadelphia, Pa. 
THIRTY YOUNG MEN AND LADIES—To place In 
positions where they will acquire a thorough and 
pnicticul knowledge or Telegraphy, and receive a 
commission while practicing. Address, with stamp, 
C. A. SHEARMAN, Sup't Union Telegraph Com¬ 
pany, Oberlm, Ohio. 
$500 REWARD is offered by 
Hie proprietor of Dr. Sage’s 
Catarrh Remedy for a case of 
“Cold in Head," Catarrh or 
Uzeivi, which he cannot cure. 
Sold by Druggists at 50 cts.e 
H OW to Catch the Fox, Skunk. Coon, &e. 
fur circular: sent free. Address DA’ 
WOOD, Morrtsvdle, Lamoille Co., Vt. 
$1.25 and receive free, by mall, sample Hund 
Corn Shetlor; best ever patented. Ayrnti 
IKunfsd. MIDDLETON A Co., Harrisburg, Pa. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIFE OF 
JAMES FISK. 
A complete History of ills life and exploits from a 
Peddler Boy to a King among Financier*. His 
TUIDMPH9 AND FAIl.l'lUiH. HuSV It LIVED AND HOW 
he Died, Illustrated. Price by Mall. 50 cents. Terms 
liberal. \VM. FLINT A CO , Philadelphia, Cincinnati 
and Chicago. 
1 IIE 8 TER COUNTY WHITE IMG*. Pure 
j Bred Poultry. Best In the country. lAJlts 
l'EWAHT A CO., Kemiot, Chester Co., Pa. _ 
GREAT REDUCTION 
IN PRICE OF 
TEAS AND COFFEES 
THE 
j t. You ask WHY we can sell 
TSW Fill' 0!a»* t Ui.-ive Fittm* 
[gm tm *2007 ko answer—H 
(mat* ltb» than ta00 to mako 
ylTSiuiy $400 Plano scut through 
'..'jIM! Agent*, all ut whom make M>u 
K^JjBiier coot, profit. W e have m> 
EH Agents. but *hlp direct to 
TWramlUc- M Furtory prica. iiTMl 
, v C warrant 6 Ywuv fond k" 
. » IIIUMrfcted circular. In v»“» 
wc refer to SOO hankers, 
ir Plano, \ti 4« Slate* and Territories. 
865 Broadway, New York. 
A GENTS WANTED for New York Clothes Line 
A. Holder. Everybody wants them. Quick sales, 
large profits. Sample lots of two dozen by express on 
receipt of $1.20. A. A. WEEKS, 105 John at., N. Y. 
TO CONFORM TO 
PRICE OF COLD 
Increased Facilities t«» Club Organizer*. 
8end for New Price List. 
A GENT8 WANTED FOR THE “ GUIDE- 
BOARD TO HEALTH," hy Dr. Hull; the best 
selling book published^ McKINNKY A CO.. 
16 N. 7th St., Phila., Pa. 
WANTED -Wide-awake Canvassers for Path kb 
> $ Taylou. the Sailor Preacher—just Issued in one 
volume. The hook t» rich with anecdotes, Incidents 
nnd sayings of this wonderful man. The- host book to 
sell I ever published ; every page is alive with Interest. 
Address B. B. RUSSELL, Boston, Maas. 
"DOMESTIC"’ 8, M.Co.,86CliMnlierBSt,N. Y. 
<*/Q) 
The Simplest, Cheupest and Best in use! lias but 
one needle. A Child cun Hun it. Agents wanted in 
every town Send tor Circular and Sample Stocking 
to HINKLEY KNITTING MACHINE CO.. Bath, Me. 
L?RUIT TREES, Evergreens, Arc., lor Hpriiig 
L of 1872.—We offer nt low rates a large stock of A p- 
ile. Pear, Peach. Cherry und Plum Trees Evergreens, 
Intuit Usnltu lieu nu I'lnoo Mr n flanri f OI> f'.tlfll IfUftlri 
IEY HEIFERS FOR SALE. FIVE 
•ertor Heifers and Heifer Calves, all registered 
Book; also Improved Berkshire*, flue-bred 
fcc., Ac. FRANCIS MORRIS. 
18 N. 13th Street, Plilln., Pa. 
Agents Me $20 a Day, 
selling our Patent Button-Hole Cutter, with silver 
r-.mn. Si rents, will lust a llfe-tlme. Cuts 20 Correct 
Relieved and cured by Dr. Sherman's Patent Appli¬ 
ance and Compound. Office No. 697 Broadway. New 
York. Send 10cents for book with Photographic like¬ 
nesses of eases before and after cure, with Henry 
Ward Beecher's ease, letters and portrait. Beware 
of traveling imposters, who pretend to have been as¬ 
sistants of Dr. Sherman. 
H OLSTEIN CATTLE.-FOR SALE, Thor¬ 
ough-bred Holstein Bull, "Kaiser," about six 
mouths old. A very tine animal, of the best pedigree. 
Address “Houghton Farm,” Putney, Vt.. or 
CHAB. HOUGHTON, 41 State St., Boston, Mass. 
K ELLEY’S PATENT CHEMICAL ME¬ 
TALLIC PA I NT*, all shades. Prepared 
for immediate use. requiring no mixing. Put up In 
5. in. 20, and 40 gallon packages. 
Price per gallon for Inside work...$2.00 
Price per gallon for outside work.. 1.50 
Price per gallon lor roof*, bums and fences.,... 1.00 
NEW YORK CITY OIL COMPANY, 
Sole Agents, 116 Malden Lane, N. Y. 
CftRO. 2j C'CUWi mu JUfib n m«j-vimui *.«**• v —• 
Button-holes a minute any size. Patent Fountain 
Pen and XX Y use mite Gold Pen. Samples of all with 
Circulars, post-paid, for 36 cents. City Novelty Co., 
404 Library, Philadelphia, Pa. _. 
rr, 4 OK A Month and expenses to good Canvass- 
ers. Articles new and as staple as flour. 
u C. M. LININGTON, Chicago. 
lOasllv made with onr Stencil and 
Key-Check Outfit. Circulars Free. 
Stafford mfg Co., 
66 Fulton St., N. Y. 
BUY YOUR SEEDS 
Direct of the growers. Send for Catalogue for 
Address O. BURRAS, North Fairfield, Oh 
Samples free. 
