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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-07-07

In Recommending DR.. Bakers Pain Pan
acea, we do not mean that it is a specific in
all cases, and never fails, and that all those
who use it will never die. We can honestly
assert that it has been used in thousands of
families who were suffering under the differ
ent diseases for which it is recommended, and
= that in every case entire satisfaction has
been given, In most of them, such was the
happy effect of it that they could but say
the cure was truly wonderful, it having not
only cured their pains, but saved them large
OUTLAWS for doctors bills.
For sale by j. l.. Taylor Ottumwa, and
agents in every town in the country.
See advertisement.
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"A chap walking along the street,
seeing q lawyers Office, walked in and
inquired: '"What do you keep to sell |?
"Blockheads," replied the lawyer.
= "Pretty good business ] guess; /
see you've got only one left"
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ROSEMARY OIL.-The ablest chemists who
have examined this oil, testify that as an
agent for preserving the hair and promoting
its growth, it surpasses any other article =
When combined with Castor Oil, the latter
having been freed from all greasiness and its
peculiar odor, it exercises specific effect
on the capillary growth.-Mr. Spalding, after
long series of experiments, has succeeded
in so blending these articles as to form a
hair oil, for which all who desire to preserve
good head Of hair until late in life, will be
grateful.
Sold by J. L. Taylor, Ottumwa.
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COURIER.
Local and Miscellaneous.
The 4th. i'm Ottumwa.

Thanks to the public spirit and active ex-
ertions of some of our citizens, especially the
Members ofour Military Company and Bands
for good, old-fashioned celebration of the
Fourth in this city. The day was ushered
in by the ringing of bells and the firing of
the City Artillery. A Procession of the sew
eral Sabbath Schools and their Teachers,
with other citizens, official, lay and clerical,
was formed on the Public Square, whence
they were escorted by the Sax Horn and
Military Bands, and the City Guards, to a
beautiful, shady, sequestered spot in the
Grove adjoining the City on the North,
where exercises suitable and appropriate to
the occasion, preceded an abundant and ex-
cellent collation. prepared by the ladies or
contributed by the Company. Mayor Gillas-
Ply presided with that dignity and propriety
to be expected from the Chief Magistrate of
our young, vigorous City. The Declaration
of Independence was read by Lieut.. G. c.
Cloutman a Poem was furnished by E. Fl.
Stiles, ESQ.,, and an Grafton was delivered
by E. l.. Joy, Esq. After these exercises,
all of which were interesting, impressive and
appropriate, were concluded, the collation.
was served in real Pic Nician style, and to
the ample satisfaction of the wants of all
present, there being enough and to spare
Following the collation., was an Address by
Rev. B. A. Spaulding to the Sabbath School
Children, and the presentation of a beautiful
Flag, the gift of the Ladies, in an impressive
and graceful manner, accompanied by an
eloquent little address, by Miss. Matty Las
well, to the City Guards, which was respond
ed to by G. R. D. Boyd, Esq, on behalf of
the Company. This closed the exercises at
the grove. The procession was reformed
and returned to the city, everybody, we be-
lieve, concurring that this was the best cele-
bration we have ever had in the Rock-Bot-
tom City,
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lust RECEIyED. a full assortment of
- Queens and Glass Ware at
&C. wARpEN's.
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MECHANICS 4 INVENTORS
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN


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ID EMEMRER that the COURIER ONCE IL THE
y. -'acs to get your Job PfiDtng neatly executed
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~.. MILLINERY .rn
DRESS MA kim c.
MISS >EtR'yFy 4 CO..

HN0RMERLY of st. Louis, and late of Burlington,
q would inform the ladies of Ottumwa, Agency, Ed
dyville Bakesburg and surrounding country that they
have just received from New York city fashionable
assortment Spriug Bonnets of every variety they
have in the east. Also Head-dresses, Caps,
Laces Elushon, Feathers, Flowers and everything In
the Mienery line. The ladies would find it to their
advantage tn call before sending east. will sell
bonnet at unusually low prices for object close
our stock out for cash. Straw and Neopotan
bieached, altered and pressed to look like Gents
hats bleached and pressed on Hatter's Blocks.
F,ASHIONAB BILE DRESS MAKING.
Ayr Actions most perfect system of dress cutting
boys clothing taught in two lessons. Terms, 81.
Store Main street, 0ttumwa, opposite the Carroll
House.
We will be in receipt of goods monthly through the
season.
e@-Two anprentices wanted.
This establishment will be closed up the Sth of
july and will remain closed till the Sth of October
when Miss Martin will return from the Ease with IA
handsome assortment of Fall and1 Winter Bonnets,
which she will sell at unreasonably low prices.
April 2lst. 1S59.-61l -3m,
During Mrs. Martins absence Mrs Bigham win have
charge of her fashionable bonnets and will attend
selling them on application at her residence.
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docs the razor take hold well ?''
inquired darkey, who was shaving a
gentleman from the country
Eyes" replied the customer, with
tears in his eyes; sit takes hold first
rate, but it don't let go worth cent
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Remember the Lecture to night by
DR.. Wood -
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Estray Notice.

vUyaken up, by John Bacus, of Pleasant Township,
\ Wapello County, Iowa, on the 18th day Of May,
1885, yoke Of Work Cattle four and five years old.
ear, and an underbit In the left; color, yellow and
white; pided-point of right horn of. NJ marks or
brands percevable the other color red and white
point OF left horn OF Both appraised AT thirty fl We
dollars, by John III. Carter and James Nhitmore be-
fore Robert b. McClain, Justice OF the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Co. Clerk.
0ttumwa, June Eth, ls59.-n13-3m.
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27
sin Beuysn Tree

There is a tree on the islands of the river
Gapp.s single shoot Of which if set out
soon becomes tree, with branches dropping
down 20 the ground Each brpusb on touch
inc fine earth takes root and becomes a new
tree. This also sends forth branches, which
enter ,be GROUND and give birth to other trees,
notI NJ Ienr,b that little banynu shoot FIRST
nlooted bacomcs a thick shaded forest So
II /, with every sinful practice, aud with every
.;nmI habit The Grst sin is the little shoot
inst nIoptcd and springs up with life. Each
sroces,,,o sin Is new branch taking root
Womb II not have been An easy tack to have
rnIIsd pn that first bsnyan tree and thrown it
a.,oto Gsngos? bat,s.tan easy task when
+, the course of years tia. tree is a foresl2
ffo man take. "A road lhat does res lead 10
IT,, iC,be ,gtircm,Dts Of ST.. are allowed
- b.ro ,ba;r oilurpp charms. if the uncer.
...-. r.os or ,bi, world are crefrrred TO ths
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

from her mother, anu which had been iu the
family nearly hundred years. She ,aid she
had resurrccted it from the plate closet ia
honor TO her guest, aud Fred with all his
Patucian ease aud elegance of manner &c.
Ruowledged the compliment aud remarked
ats nooiness aud good preservation An
sour pleasant conversation passed before
we were aware Of it, when we ut last arose.
Fred and went into The paror, and | felt
aush cl Happiness such as had not known
oil day. when he took my hand to lead me
in, and said.
'Aadge r. Che had long done away with
the formal Mss 'Iou have given me a very
great pleasure, have seen you really at
home, exercising the privileges Of mis-,
tress How much sweeter it is to receive a
favor from the hands of QUE --; he looked
at me and smiled sadly but did not continue
the sentence, 4 silence eusued that became
almost embarrassing when he opened the
piano and asked me TO play. told him
would rather he would as was not in right
mood
] think there must have been sympathy
between our minds even then, for he had
commenced prelude to lively air; but
hastily sweeping it aside, took up an old
paintive ballad which he sang, throwing in.
to it all the energy Of his powerful, mellow
voice, giving it an indcscribabe melancholy,
causing bitter tide to surge up from my
heart and before | could prevent it, large,
bright tear fell on the sheets Of music was
turning. He looked up o, me rcgretmly
"Comc, this viii not do, will read for youi !"
and be drew chairs to the centre table
"Not that pray said as hetookup an ele.
giant Vol Of Varieties" done in the richest
London binding; collection Of best pieces,
ia poetry and prose- by English and American
authors "Sec have il all marked
$50 much the better he returned, IL can
now tell what you fancy most" have 10
voice myself, but am extremely fond of hear
ing any one else read l felt soothed and
relieved as he proceeded, and was completely
absorbed, when he began an extract from
Festus, speaking Of the impossiJility Of young
people thinking that which they once love,
can fade or die; and pointing out the error.
felt the entire truth of it, but as he read
line after line, 1t seemed such an exact mir
ror Of what my thoughts had been all day
that whispered hoarsoly "Oh Frederic
DON'T"
He turned quickly aud my face must have
Loen very pale; for he came to my side say
Ing, Madge are you i'll p
caught his hand as he reached for the
bell rope; mo. hot III, but come and walk
with me and taking his arm we walked up
and down the long parlor in the soft Light
At last I said Il ought 10 explain my con-
duet; w.ll you listen while tell you what a
strange dean or vision had IaS. aightY
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK
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rnE cHIlD AND ran ANoELs.
III cnAaLEs SWAIN

The Sabbath sun was setting slow,
Amidst the clouds Of even;
"Our Father breathed a voice below
Father who art IN heaven !"
Beyond ihe oarth-beyond the cloud
Those infant words we're given;
Our Father angels sang aloud
Father who art Ga heaven r.
Thy kingdom come, sbn from the erount
That childliko voice did pray.
Thy kingdom come" Gods hoats resound
Far up the starry wOy
"Thy viii be done"-with little tongue
That lspng love imploresi
Thy viii Be done the angelic ibrong
Sing from the Soraphic shores
Forever still those lips repeat
Their closing evening prayer
Forever floats in music sweet
High amidS, tho angels there
Thine be the glory evermore--
From thee may man neer sever;
But every Christian land adore
Jehovah-God forever
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27


E15~Old Mrs Sulfbeau says she has tsisn
her darter away from the pottieary doctor TO
the eugiue doctor, Who Teckons he can cure
her omcduatly. She says She has 40 son Ike,
as Mrs Partiug,on has, but will adopt some
poor little orful beg soen
Ea5- Boy WIN Back bat HAT-Ths
following notice was inscribed or .he docket
at lhe Hammond Street Station House last
night viz: boy Lost--About three yesrs
old has a brick bBt hat, aud calico shoes.
and marked with the small, poE on his teeth
How on earth did suoh young 'un get lost
Ea5- A theatrical company was playing, ia
one Of the interior towns out WeEt, Shakes.
peares OlhcIlo, and OthelIo demanded Of
Desdemona tho handkerchief the hAndker.
chiefw A sreeny called ou, impAtienliy
Never mind tho handkerchief, blow your
nose with your fingers, and 90 ahead f.
Iay- TIE Losr DARLR This forenoon a
man in search Of child was hailed by pou.
derous Hibernian, aho thrust his halfnahed
frame through the window Of dilapidated
threestory wooden building us id shild
ye wautY ayes" About three years
owldY "Yos" "iias he fair hair, blue
oyes, red stockings, an smoke colored gsi.
ters2" "Yes" Had he PLATO dhress and
white straw hat on im1' "Yss yssl Is
he up there with you p "Ah, no, sir, but
saw his mother awhile ago lookin' Ter the
darln"
B8y- The editor Of the sankusky P!Ouser
has been presented with a 6ns shir.'eOllsr--
He is waiting for some one to give him
shirt, so he can put the collar to some use
AZ present it is = perfect Supsrauity TO him
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Romanco hhd Ronlptr.

A most extraordinary case is about 20 oo,
cupy the attention Of Judge Culver, insolving
circumstances nearer akin 10 romance than
plain naked truth, Ss developed 10y stfdNviw
which, rs we are informed, are now 10 pro
gress Of being eubrnitied for legal adjudicA.
ton The following are the principal facts
as set for the document alluded 10. About
five years ago there came to reside in Brook.
lyn lady Of remarkably gouteel and prepos.
sessing appearance, who represented herself
20 be widow from the vicinity Of Mobile,
Ala, aud who evidently had means sufficient
ly ample to enable her to occupy q respecta.
bic social position She was accompanied by
liitlo boy Of seemingly mulatto or negro
parentOge, then about three years old, which
she invariably spoke Of as being the only
surviving child of a iayorite servant Of her
deceased husband. In the course Of time she
(boing yet young and attrsctive) was "wooed
and won" by gentleman who formerly was
engaged in mercantile pursuits 10 New York,
but who (becoming unfortunate 10 business)
is at present in the employ as a book.keoper,
of an eminent f.m across the river. The
fruits Of this marriage are two fair haired
children, and up to within a recent period the
parents have lived hArmoniousy and ntfec.
tionatoly together. ..
A sad blight has, however, overiskeE :heir
dream Of happiness On the morning Of the
l4th inst, man Of staivart proportions, and
sonowhathandsome presence--but 0 fmdrked
ebony hUs--called at the house Of the party
alluded to accompanied by two New York
lawyers, and dem Anded the possession Of ihs
apparently negro boy alleging himself to be
the father Of the pretended slaye child, and
declaring that its female custodian was It's
mother, aud hi5 divorced rife SO startling
disclosure has, Of course, created the ut.
most consternaton and alarm among frieuds
Of those who are most deeply interested ia
unraveling the truth Of this strange eTentful
history the lady stating in the most em-
phatic manner that the statements Of her
accuser are infnmously fsIae, and originated
in plot to destroy her peace 90 the other
hand tho alleged husband and father Of the
boy has sworn to the truth of bis avorment,
and says that witnesses will be produced from
St. Louis, No, where he is well known al
trader and proporty.holder, to sustnin him in
he proceedings which he has (only partially
instituted. The lady is of German attraction,
aud the person who claims to have once boen
ler "licgo lord Ia either Of Creole or SENT
Iudinn breed lie states that tho separation
between them was caused By detecting inf
leily on her part, and that until within
short period past, he was led 70 believe that
She was in Europe,
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

Egg- The Buffalo Advocate says a new
form Of worship, as we have been informed
has just been inaugurated among the sect
called Nazarites Al the late Bergen Camp-
meeting. dancing as separate exercise,
wac encouraged and practiced Circles we're
formed, within which a space was kept clear,
and then outside that circle quick step music
was surg, and from one 10 four danced to
regular time, as regular as 10 q ballroom,
batting the fact that the floor was rather
rough
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

IA The way a Taunton (Mass) husband
treated poor chap ho foand iu bis wife 8
chamber after the light Ta. blown out was
severe He broke bis nose, bruised his
cheeks, tore out his hair and kicked him
down stairs. The course of true love never
run smooth, we really believe
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

il must have been my fate; DO not accuse,
dear reader, Of unmaidenly demonstrations,
or premature fondness, foT what ever else my
faults we're, that certainly was not one ogthem.
How inconsistent is real nature said We
enjoyed ourselves; well we did very much, cx.
cept when hectoring each other, or quarrel
ling yesl YOU see Alright actually 9vayreljuy.
His disposition was a strange combination OF
mirth and sadness, and our first aud second
meeting5 were only fair sample of many
others that followed 10 their wake. The re-
suits was, strength pittej rs. strength, o
mortal contest Of brains and tongues; steely
ire, biting asperiiy, on Que side, and laughing
sarcasm, and a natural capacity to tease, on
the other One hour, taxing my patience to
the utmost, the next, gravely and sweetly
forgetiui Of all else, doing his utmost to enter
tain me, so I never knew when / was safe 10
unioose my dery temper OF my wild love
he knew nothing, nor could he Judge, for
generally ! was calmly oblivious to his friend
ly oyertures or else melting out point for
point, item for item, balancing accounts as
L.. -. - ~, C.
days after Alice left, the house keeper vent
for weeks holiday among her friends before
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before ] dressed. knew he woaId be tired
and dusty when he returned so l placed
-. .,1 -.
placed his books in order, filled the vasea
with fresh flowers, and finally after looping
the curtains from the bed and windows, open
eG the blinds and drew his chair near the
garden window, which seat knew he liked
ec Sell After leaving everything immacu.
late. thought l would 60 into the library
and tr5aslato a few pages of Spanish,
language I was trying to master with the aid
of lexicon since left school but just then
the clock struck SIX, and went do~u to ar,
range the tea table II The d.7iug room -
While there ! heard Uncle Blake and Fred
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

my simple dress Of black silk, q had always
worn black since my mothers Geath.) plain
white collar and cuffs, and no ornaments, ex.
cept the diamond cross and drops, which
were mothers bridal Jewels Tea over, /
went into the parlor to play on the new piano,
that bad been sent that day from the city
while Alice and Auntie adjourned, one to the
library to read TO Uncle, and the latter 70
superiutend some household affairs. Soon
as the lamps were lighted l turned over my
notes and commenced playing some grauG,
old melodies from Beethoven and Mozart
While absorbed in one Of these, and singing
an accompaniment, the door opened and the
servant announced "Frederc Percival ~
The name ! was not acquainted With and
consequently feltannoycd at the interruption,
and / did uot look up for a momeut, but
whirled cerelessly around, nay hand still
resting on tho ivory keys At the sound of
footsteps, felt the same strange thrill in my
heart, and confidently expected to meet my
tormeutor. Well to be sure the form was
the same but even as | gazed the mocking
smile disappeared from the mouth and stood
trembling ard embarrassed before those
mouruful blue eyes,
lie said he presumed ! was Miss Alice
Blake foster sister, Miss Somerford, Of whom
she had told him so much 20 and gently took
my hand and led me to the sofa ] excused
myself and arose 10 ring the bell, and have
James inform his mistress Of the arrival but
he said, "aftcr Que introduction of to day
think any further one, under the eircumstauc.
es, unnecessary aud no doubt the ladies will
be down soon
Then he soon added, pleasantly IAN apo.
logy is due you; but with your leave we Il say
nothing more about it, and will mutually
compromise the saucy affair, by ndjournng
to the piano, and I will listen while you con.
clude that splendid music you were singing
when | interrupted you"
told him should only be too happy
lie evidently possesses a will thought, for
had no power TO resist his half apology,
half command; ard re both laughed gaiy
as ! took his arm, ana seated myself to play
we had o"Iy nhlsneu the piece IN "h'ch ne
Jo'hea' "n'n AIice came IN she laughed
hear'i'y at Tue story ot our mee''nE and com
promise gwen III ms ln''n''aols style
'o". you naughty MauEe' She Sald, now
coaIo you 'rea' fFea SO out II was onIy
hS' me Sa"cy creature ana, rreo. you must
learn 10 '"o"'2e "e' as ! 90 she added.
"''n a are" attempt al severity.
Il understand he SAID but another
time nc VIII punish her hard only think
no" she photographed my Ph'z Too bad
young lady too bad and he regarded me
misch'e'onsIy
Il ought be very much frightened at such
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

B1y- A contemporary thinks W is some when
it gives us Woman, Wine, Vision, Wife and
Water, 20 cay nothing of Wt'gtH
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-08-27

A NEw IDEA.-Ata camp meeting near
Boston the choice ofPositioas for tents were
sold At auction, and yielded 500
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kss Spt
air Srt
eseptsd
dollsi
less Of
ind 10
bed and
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