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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01
The Public's Servant.
DIR. Holm RlTI,
Science Advances.

AS soon as an article purporting to be of
utility has been tesed, and its meritst en-
dorsed by public opinion. unprincipled
parties endeayor TO replenish their deple-
ted purses by counterieiting, and substi-
tuting spurious for the genuine article.
Some time since, mercury, in the dis
guise of pills, powders, &e., was given for
all diseases of the stomach and liver, while
quinine was freely administered for the
hills. At length iOSTE1TER'S STOM.
AClI BITTERS made its advent, and an
entire new system of healing was iunug-
urated. The beneficial effects of this
valuable preparation were at once ac-
knowledged, and mineral poisous suffer-
ed TO sink into that ohscurity to which an
enlightened age has consigned them.-
Thcre have been many spurious Bitters
palmed upon the community, which, af
ter trial: have been found perfectly worth
less, while H0STETTER'S has proved a
blessing to thousands, who owe to 1t their
restoration to health.
For many years we have watched the
steady progress of Hostetter's Stomach
Biuers in public estimation, and its heni-
fiicient effects as euro arising from the
stomach ola morbid nature, ard we are
free to say that it can be relied upon as a
certain relief and remedy. Its proprietors
have made the above preparation after
years Of careful study and Sitting. md are
now reapng the reward claimed by this
valuable specific, and which they SO richly
merit, II is the only preparations Of tho
kind that is reliable in all cases. and ii
therefore demands the attention of the af-
tlicted. june3 dGwltn.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01

The FAIR. The grounds arc in OK
ccllcnt condition, and if tho wcathe,
continues good, large attendance
may be expected at the summer
opening of the ottumwa Driving
Park Association, July I'd and 3D..
From their printed lists freely dis
tributed, it will be observed that lib
eral premiums are givon on all meri-
torious horse flesh, from sucking colts
up. Moreover the fast trotting and
pacing horses from home and abroad,
will make it gay old time for the
admirers Of the noblcst animal which
is subservicnt to mans dominion.
A noticeable and attractive feature
of tho show, win be the VcIocipcle
races, for the premium in which class
we understand that several of our
distinguished bicyclists are in daily
training.
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A. Roop & Co. of Kirkyillc, Iowa.

a. Roop & Co., of Kirkvillc, Iowa.
arc now manufac turing some of the
very best Flour that was ever bro't
to this market. We have tried it
and know whereof we speak, and
we can safely say it cannot BIO beat
anywhere, and this fact is also be-
coming well known to great many
of our citizens, judging from the
amount Of this flour that is being
daily consumed here.
1t can be bought Of s. CLANCY 4
Bro, Ashcraft & Hargravcs, McFar-
lin & Thomson, D. A Ballord, Thorn
as & Copeland, Gray & Adams, ]. r.
Picker, Criley \ Bro, J A Schworm
Ed. Moriarty and 7. P. Baker.
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Stock.

Loami Lively shipped last night
five cars of fine bullocks. fed by
Smith Tharpe, near BIakcsburg, con
slsting of 50 head, for y hich he paid
and 81 cents.
lie also ships today one car of fat
hogs, which he bought at 7974, and
one car of sheep, bought of Thomas
Foster. near Ashland, at $500 per
head.
The above may BIO regarded as IL
fair indication of the price of stock
in Ottumwa at this time.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01
Beware of SWindlers.

We again caution our readers
against the poranbulating scoundrels
who infest the country, especially at
this season of the year, to palm off on
Thorn, patent hay forks, potato Dig
gers, and other plausible but worth.
less swindles.
A favoritc dodge with these scamps,
is to impose on their victims somo
humbug, taking therefore a noto
STIMULATING however that tho note is
not to be paid, until the articlc-is re-
received and proves satisfactory, but
which note they forthwith proceed
to sell to some innocent purchaser,
and then absquatulate, leaving their
dupes no recourse but to pay their
paper.
One of our subscribers calls our at
tention to tho fact that one A. G. Hol-
man after having "dono" Ohio and
been exposed aud hootcd out of that
State, is now in Iowa, pretending to
dispose of the right to manufacture
"IIorsford's Patent Cream of Tartrr."
1t is said that Holman has no author
ity to sell that Right, and that he is
an imposter.
1t will be perfectly safe, rs well as
extremely sensible, for our readers
in town and country, togive all these
itineratlng wonders Of all sorts and
descriptions, wide birth, and buy
their machinery and everything else
of legitimate and honorable men in
their midst.
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Hagan's Magnolia Balm. This

article is the True Secret of Beauty,
1t is what Fashionable Ladies, Act.
resses and Opera Singers used to pro-
duce that cultivated distingue appear
ance so much admired in the Circles
of Fashion.
1t removes all unsightly Blotches,
Redress, Freckles, Tan, Sunburn and
Effects of Spring Winds, and gives
to the Complexion II Blooming Purity
of transparent delieacy and powor.-
No Lady who values q fine Complex
ion can do without tho Magnolia
Balm. IS cents will buy it ofany Of
our respectable dealers.
Lyons KathaiOu isa very delight
ful Hair Dressing.
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Horse Fair.

The Ottumwa Driving Park Asso-
citation offer liberal premiums to eve
rything in tho horse family, at their
opening exhibition at their Trotting
Park, near this city, on Friday and
Saturday, the I'd and 3D. inst. Some
of the finest and fastest horses in
Iowa will go, in addition to the other
attractions.
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PERSONAL---VERY.. McNctt, esq, Of
Fawectt & McNett of this city, has
made business connection with Ii,
N. Clement, osq, of Eddyvillc, and
we take great pleasurcin recommends
ing the new law firm OF Clement &
McNctt as in every way entitled to
the confidence and patronage of the
Eddyvillians, and the public ut large.
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Grand Excursion to Quincy

NJ CtIISi I1ASDA otol ~ SENtAASy >
via D.. V. RR. to Keokuk, and Steam
boat to QUINCY, ILL.,, July 9Th and
9th, 1869. Round trip for $500
Round trip to Kookuk, $500.
Comfortable arrangements will be
made for all parties desiring to avail
themselves of this Cheap and dcsira-
bic ride. The Superintendent of the
Railroad assures us that we shall
have the best cars on tho road
These cars will be made clean and
well decorated with bushes and flags.
leo Cream and Lemona lie and all
other ncccssaries desirable on such
occasions will be supplied on the
train and boat, at reasonable rates.
Time Table Train leaves Monroe
300 a. m; Otley $40; Pella $40;
Leighton 6:05; Qskaloosa ZOO; Eddy
dyville 7:30; Comstocks 500; OF
TUMWA $50; Alpine 900; Ashland
9:l5; Independent $50; Doud's 9:45
Kllbourno 1915; Summit 1890; Ben
tonsport 1850; Bonaparte 11:05 /;
Pennington 11:25, Croton 1l;45; Bel.
fast Il M; Sand Prairie l1:20 p. m;
Melrose 1888; arrivcsat Kcokuk Loo
p. m. The boats will leave Kcolluk
about 2 o'clock p. M, July 9th, and
reach Quincy about s +. M, and re-
main there at the pleasure of tho
excursionists, but will return so rs to
be at kcokuk for the train home
Tuesday morning at Z o'clock
Those taking the Boat Excursion
will be permitted to remain on board
over night. Remember the train
starts earty-railroad time is half an
hour ahead of your clocks and watch.
es. Buy tickets before starting, and
como an hour ahead of time rather
than be a moment too late. /.
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SOCIAL MArTERs.--Thei inc grounds
of Hon. Ii. q. Angle were brilliantly
Illuminated with transparcncies last
night, while the interior Of his man
sion was radiant with tho beauty and
wit of his numerous friends assembled
to onjoy his hospitality.
At the same time the Baptists and
their friends wore enjoying their
sociablc and oatablo festival at their
church in a happy manner.
In that intellectual sociabiiity
which indicates a high order OF ciytli'
cation, Ottumwa may be voted sue,
cess
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01
Attention Farmers.

You want grinder TO sharpen Reaper
and Mower kliives AZ well rs Axes, CHS
els, Sey,hes, dc. PAIMER's GRINDER
grinls all edged tools. Is simple cheap
and handy. You can use it ihyour shop
or the field. Don't be humbugged why
grinders good only for one purpose. Bat
Agents wanted. Every machine warran
tee Send for circulars 10 Is. L, BABCOCk
I6i 81 i6s Wa shington Street, Chicago,
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We are informed by ono of our
leading jobbing concerns that their
trade this year is running fully so
per cent. in excess of any previous
year, and thoir success is only n fair
sample OF the general prosperity Of
the wholesale and retail trade of tho
city.
@One OF onr live merchants sold Is
hogshcads of sugar the other day in
Dcs Moines, which shows something
ofottumwa's wholesale enterprise.
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To Those Who Sing,

Rev. d. E.Jones, Of Grinnell, au-
thor of the aow hymn and tune book,
Songs for the new Life," VIII holl a
general "song service" at the Congro.
gational Church on Friday evening,
July I'd, in which all the singers in
Ottumwa arc cordially invited to
participate. Mr.. Jones has hold a
large number OF these meetings in
Ohio and Illinois rs we'll rs in this
State. The object is TO increase the
interest in sacred muse.
June 30 DIT
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He OTTUMWA COURIER
City and County News.

COMPLETED. - Our readers will
unto with us in regrctting that wo
are to-day compelled to write "Finis"
under tho fascinating serial, which
has adorned our columns for so many
days, from tho graphic pcns of those
distinguished romancers to-wit, Col.
}. s. Porter, and r. w. Boyd, Esq'r.,
entitled "Tho Proceedings Of the
Board of Supervisors"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01

JONES, JuNKIN & Co, Of Chicago,
have just issued work ofgrcat value
to Farmers, Professional aud Bust
ness Men, entitled laws Of Business
for all tho States OF the Union, by
Prof. Parsons, ofHarvard University.
The writer is acknowledged author
ity on Law, and is the author of sov.
oral Standard Law Books. See ad.
vcrtiscmcnt in another column.
June &c, d&wlt.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01

Mr.. Wray, of the Oskaloosa exeur-
sion, dropped in moment this NOR
ming to assure us that the cars are
procured and that at least eight
empty ones will start from here sharp
Saturday morning for the Des Moines
excursion as heretofore announced in
these columns.
There is to be no fizzle this time.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01

Tho Register of yesterday has a
long article on the prosperous con
'dition, and extent, Of the wholesale
Grocery business of Dcs Moines,
which may be accounted for from
the fact that they buy so many OF
their staples in Ottumwa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01
Bob Harlan is building an elegant

Bob Harlan is building an elegant
residence, on hsloscly eminence near
his old homestead, which is the hand
iwork Of HOMER Hall, an architect,
who has recently come among us
from Now York State, and who seems
10 thorc ughly understand his bust
HESS
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-01

EsTAHltsnED 1857. For prompt
ness and highest market prices send
your Game, Wool, pelta, Furs, Eggs,
Butter, Flour, and all country pres
ducts, TO old and we'll known Pro-,
ducc Commission House Of Il. H..
BALLARD. 81 Greenwich ST., Z. O..
Box G822, New York, WY.
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.. Moffct has placed us under adj
ditional obligations with box of
black-cap Raspberries, and will have
an article in the COURIER to morrow
on the cultivation of this delicious
fruit.
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Ill.

We regret to learn that Mr.. Mudd,
Of Barnes & Mudd, is lying danger
ously ill of consumption, at the home
of his brothcr-in- law, Judge McAtco
at Bloomfield.
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Bailev's Show,

The half fare rates given by all the
railroads, and the 18th OF July holi
days, will probably bring tho largest
crowd ever assembled at Ot,umwa
on next Monday, the 9Th proximo, to
witness Bailey's great Circus and
Monagerio.
Hear what the St Louis Democrat
says concerning this " Big Show"
Bailey & Co.'S mcnagcric and circus
entered the city this morning. The
procession was one of the finest dis
plays we have seen for many day.
The gorgeous band chariot, draw n BY
elephants and camels, in oriental
trappings, and containing the Wash,
ington Band, playing tho favoritc
airs of the day, came first following
it were the ladies and gentlemen OF
the establishment, magnificcnly COS
tuned, and mounted; then came a
long array Of massive dens, contain
ing the animals, and drawn ty splen-
didly formed horses Crowds of
spectators lined the sidewalks, and
pronounced it an imposing street pa
gcant.
The evening exhibition was attend
cd by not less than 1000 people, ov-
cry available inch of standing room
being occupied. Some of the COM
pany arc strangers to st. Louis audi.
enccs, the others arc too well known
to need commcndation from us.
Milo Elise is one of the most fin
ishcd and graceful equestricnncs now
before the public. Madame Feline,
in her gymnastic poses and elegant
acts, was the recipient of hearty ap,
plause, while Ben. Magnify isa whole
show in himself-as a comsqte he has
no superior Quagliani and his boy
Romero are admirable.
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P. G. Balllngall is building an ele-
giant observatory on his hotel, which
when completed will add greatly to
the appearance of the "Ballingall.'
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Butchers Dead Shot for bed-bngs
Butchers Lightning Fly killer.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
In GILEAD

Hearts Ease for Young Men, who have
violated the laws of life, and desire to be
restored to a better MANHOOD Essays
by benevolent physicians, sent in scaled
letter envelopes free Of charge, Address,
HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Box p, Phila-
delphia, Pa. junei-d&wSm'
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New Irish Potatoes of good size,
at $500 Der bushel, have made their
appearance in our market
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Notice in; Bankruptcy.


In the District Court Of the United States
for the District of iowa, in Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Stephen Osborne, Bank
rupt, at Kenkuk in said District, on the
ed day Of Fsbruary, A. II. 1869 United
States District Of Iowa,
This is to give notice that Il petition has
been, to-wit, on fine ESD day. of February
A. b. 1869, filed in said District Court by
Stephen Osborn, of Wapello County, Iowa,
who has been heretofore duly declared a
Bankrupt, under the act Of Congress en-
titled ,sAn Act to establish uniform sys-
TEN of Bankruptcy throughout the United
States. approved March End 1867, for
discharge and certificate thereof from all
his debts and other claims, provable
under said Act, and that the 1th day of July
4 ID 1859, at 10 o'clock a. m, is assigned
for the hearing OF the same before said
Court in the City of Keokuk, Lee County,
Iowa, where and when all the creditors Ct
said Bankrupt, and all other persons in
terested, may attend and show cause IL
any. why the prayer OF said petition shnl'd
moi be granted.
Aud further notice is hereby given, thai
| the second and third meetings OF the cred
| itors Of said bankrupt, required under
| the 9th ard 2sth sections of said act, viii
| be holden before Daniel Anderson, Regis
| ter in Bankruptcy at his office in the city
| of Abba, Monroe comfy, Iowa, 90 the oil
day of Iuly 1860, at 10 O'clock q. m.
| Ill. X. LOVE-, elk. Y, S, ID. q. keokuk
| A. w. CASTOR, Attorney.
junel-Sw.
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Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have DR. John
Bulls private stamp ON each bottle, DR.
John Bull only has the right to manufac-
ture and sell the original John Smiths
Tonic Syrup Of Louisville, Ky. Examine
well the label on each bottle. If my pri-
vate stamp is not on the bottle, do not
purchase, or you viii be deceived, See
column advertisement, and my show
card, l will prosecute any one infring-
ing on my right, The genuine Smiths
Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by
myself.
The Public's Servant.
DIR. JOHN BULL,
Louisville, Ky.
For ssle by Taylor, Blake & Co.,, ottum.
wa, Iowa.
,sp
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Lightning.

During q terrific thunder storm
which prevailed in Dahlonega town
ship ono day last week, q daughter
OF Syrcne Dimmitt was struck, aud
rendered insensible for several hours,
but has finally recovered. Also, at
the same time three valuable horses
of Caleb Millcr's worc killed, and q
valuable apple tree, belonging to J..
W. Hcdrick, was totally demolished.
Caleb Miller called the 2Sth and in
formed us that tho three horses kill.
cd for him last week, by lightning,
were worth s350.00 in the aggregate.
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EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE,
Smiths Tonic Syrup.

Beware of Counterfeits Sa.itifs Ioatic
Syrup has been counterfeited. and the
f.nrntprfaitar hrou q Inf to vriaf
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is the machine upon which
two binders bind the grain Il
il the best labor saving ma.
chine muse, it having taken
the first premium at numtr-
Gus state Fairs. Every Ma
chine is warranted to give
satisfaction, and are as
light draft as any other
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All correspondence relating to this bu-
sine IS viii receive prompt attention.
Taxes pr id for non-residents on the
most favorable terms.
Maps, Plats, Abstract of Titles. and all
available information as to value. location
and ownership of property, will be kept
for reference in. this office.
Strangers, and parties wishing to pur
chase propertyin any part of Southwest
ern Iowa, are invited 10 call and avail
themselves of whatever information this
office can furnish to aid them in selecting
homes in the four Southern tiers of coun
ties rs tits the aim to HELP every one
who can be induced to become a citizen
of this State.
Much yaluable information of this Kind
Will bo given, without charge.
Titles Examined,
-, 4 Deeds Prepared,
Notarial Business,
and oil the details Of CONTEY1dN-
cling carefully attended to.
. For list of Lots..and Lands for sale see
the DAILY COURIER.
Out Of office hours, inquire at "Ballin
gall House," "Room 49,
P.O. Address,
Lock Box IS, oTTuMwA, IOWA.
may Is 80 W.
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Lot For Sale.

No OF Roberts subdivision OF out lot
81, on Marion 81 Terms favorable Also
No II very cheap
Enquire Of > II WORCESTER, Main st
Apr20'6odim.
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MARSH HARVES TER

is THE PLACE TO BUY SEEDS OF AND FARM MACHI
BEST TERMS AND AT THE LOWE
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Bay READ THIS. ~Ea
MENAGERIE LEvEES are
held for one hour before the
Equestrion performances, to en-
able, ladies, children and others
to behold this most instructive
and gigantic Menagerie:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-05-12
The dollar" Store Humbug.

a subscriber of the New York CONNER
cial 4dcertiser invests bis money at dol
lar store, and being cheated, complains 10
that newspaper, which pities him after this
fashion:
Every man of common sense knows that
one dollar viii not purchase ten dollars
worth of anything Men as green as our
correspondent do often give dollar for ten
cents worth of brass iewclry or kindred
toys but even such as they would not give
ten dollars worth of desirable merchandise
for one dollar greenback Our CORRESPOND
ent hopes that his experience will benefit
some fellow man, " but it will do nothing of
the kind. 1t will not even keep himself
from falling into the next tray baited for
this class of humanity. No amount of
warning or entreaty wilkeep this generation
of fools from supporting those whose busi-
ness it is to dupe the greedy and simple.
For. let it be well understood, it is not hon
est simplicity that is victimized. 1t is dis
honest folly that is enticed into the trap.
rogue stuffs pocket book with bogus
bills, resembling genuine bank notes of large
denominations, and drops it on the side.
walk. A confederate picks itup in the
presence CT an honest simpleton, and asks
him if it is his. The innoceno answers
No, aud cannot be made victim. The
dishonest fool says Yes, and gives the
finder a liberal reward ont of good money
from his own pocket. He may persuade
himself that he does this expecting to re-
turn the lost property to the true owner;
but the real motive is the hope of gam at
somebody else expense. So in the dollar
trade if the buyer really thinks he will get
ten times the value of his money. he can
only hope to DO it at the cost of another.
The last victim of this kind who called on
US explained that the storekeeper promised
to give him ten dollars worth of something
for dollar, as an advertisement to decoy
other purchasers. He was thus willing to
become himself a partner in the fraud
Honest, simple folk are not so easily cheat
ed, but a greedy fool is sure to be entrap-
ped.
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ICan't Afford Il.

With all the courage of the American,
which is unquestionable, to do and to dare,
there is one thing he is unequal to, and
that is to say Ican't Gford Il, and act in
accordance with such declaration. If by
any hazard he is forced to check his inordi-
will submit patiently perhaps as others to
the coustraInt, but never confess the motive
His ingenuity will supply him with every
possible device for lodging an acknowledge
ment of the real cause of his compulsory
economy. The confession of a want of mon
ey will never be forced from his lips. This
would require too great deduction from
his self, complacent assertion of American
omnipotence. 1t is preposterous for one of
his mighty stride to be brought to a stop by
want of means to pay the day S reckoning
He will never acknowledge so humilating Il
check, but will contrive plausible and more
dignifed cause for stoppage.
This diSinclination to say can't afford It
leads inevitably to an undue strain ofexpen-
diture upon means. No one being willing to
confess the weakness of poverty, all make a
brave show of the power of wealth Thus
the general expense is out of all proportion
to the common prosperity.
The unwillingness to utter I can't a6ord
It implies an undue regard for wealth,
and seems to a6ix the stigma OF disgrace to
poverty. Hence the pecpniary estimate of
human success, by which character is val
ued in dollars aud cents and man is nothing
Or something, according te the balance in
his ledger.
This common aversion to the frankness of
lean afford Il is a perpetual provocative
of pretense. Hence a life of artifice, where
we conceal ourselves from each other in the
masks of pretended wealth and snowy dis
guises of fashion. No one viii be able to
assert his true independence Of character
until he dares to say can't afford it.