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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-08
To the Public.

The undersigned were appointed q
committee to superintend the exhi-
bition made on the evening of July
I'd, 1869, of Babcock's Fire Extin-
guisher.
A large lot Of very combustible
material, such as varnish and oil bar
rels, shavings, &C., thoroughly satu-
rated with coal oil, were fired, and
after becoming thoroughly ignited
Mr.. DeLoss, the agent Of the Exiting.
usher, charged his machine, and in
an incredible short period of time
thoroughly put out the fire.
For the purposes OF its invention,
to.wit: being a machine with which
incipient fires can be promptly and
thoroughly subdued, we think it is
all that is claimed for It BY the pro-
prietors, and well worthy the general
commentator 1t has received at the
hands of the public wherever intro
duced.
We respectfully recommend it to
thepublic as convenient and efficient
agency for subduing fire, and one
which if generally introduced will
save millions of money annually.
e. w J. w. Dixon,
J. M. HEpRrcK,
S EDWIN WHITE,
J. L. TAYLOR.
J. G. HUTCHINSON,
JAMES HAwLEY.
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Hand Book.

We have received hand Book, is.
sued by the G. b. g. g. RR. Co., Civ
ing the towns and their business,
public institutions, population, &C.,
&C., on that road, and on it's connec-
tons.
We presume that in the main it
makes a correct and satisfactory
showing, but judge ii either must
have been written several years ago,
or else by some one who didn't know
anything of Ottumwa, or else cared
but little to do us justice, or no wo'd
not have put us down for only 1000
people, which is fully so per cent.
less than we had over year ago.
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New Hall.

Mr.. M. Nussbaum hasjust rcftted
his Hail with a large and complete
stock Of fashionable Clothing, Gents
Furnishing Goods, &C., &C., and judg-
ing from the large crowds that he is
drawing daily, wc should think that
ho succeeds admirably in entertain
ing his hosts of old and now custo-
mers.
He keeps tho Newest, Latest, and
best grades of Goods, and sells them
at a small profit, which accounts for
his success.
Don't fail to go TO Nussbaum's
Philadelphia Clothing Hall when in
need Of a new suit.
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Celebration at Burlington.

Our Burlingtonian neighbors have
had u series ofcNcitcmcnts during the
holidays.
On Saturday man whose name
we have not received, was killed by
lightning; on yesterday a tnamster
named Seabury was murdered by
stabbing and with stones near Hyde
Park by some Railroad Irish, while
tho people of that city were Mortified
to find Mr.. Beck hanging to u tree
this morning, stiff and stark dead by
his own hand.
1t seems that he had climbed up on
box under tree near the Barrett
House, fastened the rope to his neck
and limb, and then at the same time
kicked the bucket, by k cklne the
box from under him, and swung away
into eternity.
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From Mondays Daily, July 5th.)
TIE GLORIOUS FOURTR

The ninoty-third Anniversary Of
American Independence occurred
yesterday, July 4th.
Its observance at this place this
year, has been mixed. affair,
many of our people going to Des
Moines on the excursion, Saturday !;
the Germans, Turner's and their
friends, having apic-nic at Rocmers
Park, Sunday, while tho rest Of man.
kind including the population from
the rural districts, are evincing q
profound regard tor the memorable
anniversary, by parading the streets
this morning in holiday attire, en-
route to Bailey's Circus, in the
suburbs of the city, or are else off to
Keokuk, Burlington or Quincy on the
various excursions offered tho public.
The Fourth Of July being the mi.
tial point in American Independence
and of our greatness, growth, and
wealth and being moreover the day
rendered doubly eacred by the death
Of Adams and Jefferson, and further
more, having become additionally OBJ.
servable from the noted fact that this
day Democracy, Caste, Pro .slaveryism
and Treason, went down together
in one common bloody grave at Get.
tysburg and Vicksburg will forever
remain the most noted and sacred
of American holidays, 30 long as the
American people are true to tho in
stincts of Liberty, and are worthy Of
the men who poured out their blood
like water, in the two great wars
fol, American Liberty and Nationality
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Attention is called to the very in
teligent letter of our correspondent
at Waltham, Toledo County, who
seems to understand what he is wri-
ting about. We hope to hear from
him again.
Meantime you may just put this
factinto your pipes and smoke it, to-
wit (: "That a railroad running north
and south, connecting Waterloo or
Cedar Falls'with the great system of
Iowa Railroads, is one of the things
to be consummatcd at no distant dav,
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Agricultural.

q. A. Derby has already sold six
Marsh Harvesters, and has only two
more left, which were all that could
be procured.
His stock of Buckeye and Bucyrus
machines are also nearly exhausted
aud it is his opinion that tho supply
will be at least 1000 short Of the do
mand in this part of the State.
What an argument is tho above
statement in favor Of the necessity
and profitablencss of establishing A g,
rieultural manufactures in Ottumwap
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Pennsylvania Railroad.

This magnificent Railroad has re.
Gently absorbed tho Pittsburg, Fl.
Wayne 4 Chicago Railroad, by o
long loaao, .ph;ah si~.s tl.e..., ..ndnr
one management, tho most direct and
comfortable route from Chicago to all
points cast that can be selected,
We have had occasion to travel
over this route frequently, from Chi
cagy TO many points east, and inva-
riably found the cars palatial, the
conductors gentlemanly and accom-
modating, the engineers and brakes
men intelligent and careful, while the
eating houses along tho line are tho
finost in America. Tourists and Gu
riosity seekers should take this route
to enable them to witness the magni.
ficent scenery crossing the Allegha.
mics, while the business man will find
it combining speed, comfort and SAFE
ty over anyother road that we know
Of.
June 7-dwtf
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EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.

Beware Of Commercials SmisHs I6sie
Syrup has been counterfeited, and the
counterfeiter brought to grief.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have Or John
Bulls private stamp ON each bottle, DIR
John Bull only has the right to manufRc-
ture and sell the original John lSssith's
Tonic Syrup Of Louisville, KY. Examine
well the label ON each bottle. II my pri-
vste stamp is not ON the bottle, do not
purchase, or you will be deceived, See
card, will prosecute any one inffing-
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 & o., Ottum.
va, Iowa.
Nov, %. IS. -d&w6m.
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Notice in Bankruptcy.

In the District Court Of, the United Statas
I for the District Of Iowa. in Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Stephen Osborne, Bank.
rupt, al Keokuk in said District .on the
23d day Of Febrnary,g A. ID. 1865 United
States District of IoW,a. ,st,r..cf ---.s
This is to give notita that u Petition has
been, to-wit, on fine Esd day OF February
A. d. 1859, filed in said District Gourtby
stephen Osborn, of Wapello County, Iowa,
who has been heretofore duly declared a
Bankrupt, under the act Of Congress en-
titled "An Act to establish a uniform sys-
TEN Of bankruptcy throughput the United
States" approved March End 1867 for
discharge aud certificate thereof from all
his debts and other claims, provable'
under said Act, and that the 18th day of July
A d 1859, at 10 O'clock n. M, Is assigned
for the hearing of tine same before said
Court in the City of Kcokuk Lee County,
Iowa, where and when all the creditors ar
said Bankrupt, and all other persons in
terested, may attend and show cause If
any. why the prayer of said petition shold
not be granted y4,r',ss st
And further notice Is hereby given, that
| the second and third meetings OF the cred
| itors of said Bankrupt, required under
| the 27th ard 18th sections of said act, win
| be holden before Daniel Anderson, Regis
| ter in Bankruptcy at his Office in the city
Of Abba, Monroe comfy, Iowa, on the 5tb
day of July 1852 at 10 o'clockia IN.
III. X. LOVE, elk! u. ). ID. q. Keokuk
A. w. CASTOR, Attorney, s-y IA isal
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From saturdays DailyD>
The Races.

In class No. 5, this afternoon, an
exciting race came off between "Jo.
Hooker" of this city, and "Hard
Tack" u Fairfield horse, owned by
Mclean. At the send off, ]" Hard
Tack was some fifty feet ahead, but
behaved badly on both rounds, al
loving "Joo" to win without an eff
fort in 800.
After this a running race came off
between Con Lewis dun mare and
John Gray's bay, mile dash, Gray's
mare taking tho $4,000 in l minute,
and l second.
On the I'd heat between Joe Hook
CT and Hard Tack, Joe won the heat
and race in 2:5O-Tack not going
fast enough to give Hooker fair OK
ercisc.
At this point the ram set in which
suspended further operations up to
the time of going to press.
The show OF horses generally,
was good and we shall give an ac
count of tho premiums Monday.
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Beautiful Woman.

you would be beautiful, use Hagan's Mag
nolia Balm.
1t gives pure Blooming Complexion and
restores Youthful Beauty.
Its effects are gradual, natural and perfect.
1t removes Redness, Blotches and Pimples,
cures Tan, Suhburh and Freckles, and makes
a Lady Of thirty appear but twenty.
The Magnolia Balm makes the skin smooth
and Pearly; the Eye bright and clear; the
cheek glow with the Bloom of Youth, and i'm
parts fresh, plump appearance to the Coun-
tenance. No Lady need complain other Com
plexion when IS cents will purchase this dc.
lightful article.
The best thing to drest the Hair wish is Iy.
on's Kathairon. jalyldeod&wlm
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Potatoes.

Geo. W. Hale, esq, ono of tho frs
and fast friends of the COURIER has
left with us about peck of early
York Potatoes, which are the finest
and largest we have yet seen this
year, and could not we'll be beaten in
any country SO early in the season as
this.
Mr.. Hale has our thanks.
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AppANoosE CoUNTY.--We have re
ceivcd the Premium List Of tho 18th
annual Fair oftho Appanoose County
Agricultural Society which occurs %,
80, and 3Oth of September. It is
handsomely printed and bound in the
Citizen Office and offers liberal pre-
'miums to the agriculturists of our
neighboring county.
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AccIDENT.--A brakesman named
Cordell, on the up. y. V. RR. train,
this morning, fell from the doctor
astride rail on the cattle guard,
near Doud,s station, and had two
trucks run over his.right thigh. No
bones were broken, but the man was
seriously hurt, with poor prospects
of his recovery.
AT this writing he is stopping at
the Depot Hotel. His friends at
keokuk have been tclegraphed for.
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USQCEBAUGH.
OR
OLD SETTLERS BITTERs


Prepared from an old formula used in
Ireland and Scotland at very early peri
cd and In the reign Of Henry VIII, IL CO.
lebrity and consequent demand was SO
great that many unprincipled persons
made spurious article which caused the
decree Of King Henry VIII, that there be
but one licensed maker Usquebough,
ough. This pleasant beverage IL strictly
in accordance with the original Recipe
It Is particularly eficacious in diseases of
Dyspepsia, Gout, Rheumatism, Collie and
all Bilious Complaints. Try 1t. It is
warranted superior to any other in the
Market.
MCFARLAND, ECKHART& SCHAFER,
Sole Projectors, Fort Madison, Iowa.
Sold by all dealers. At wholesale by
TAYLOR, BLAKE q co.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
March 9th 69dAwtf.
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The Races.

After our report was closed Satur.
day evening close and exciting
trotting race was made between an
Oskaloosa horse named "Reconstruc-
tion," owned by Johnson, and ebert.
rand" owned by D. B. Abrhams, Of
this city. The first heat was regard
cd by the audience generally, as a
dead one, but was at length after
much elaboration on the part of the
judges awarded to Reconstruction"
who also took the other two heats.
Both horses done very well consider
ing the heavy track, Reconstruction"
making one of the heats in 2:45 with
"Bortrand" close after him each
time.
Tho ,trot with double teams was
contested for by Col. John s. WOLF
of this city, with his road horses
"Grant" and "Frank Hudson, and
McLean's Fairfield team, made up of
lizard Tack" and fine mare.
VOLTS team won in two straight
heats, on a nip and tuck race, being
ahead and behind on both of them,
about equally, but fortunately beat
ing Mclean under tho pole by q
scratch both heats. Time of each
about 3:24:
The affair closed with single pac-
ing dash of one mile between Morris
Pyle's horse, and Morris J. Williams
mare, the former winning, but both
horses showing fine bursts Of speed
during the contest, frequently max
ing 2:4O spurts.
The Fair closed with tho Associa-
ton IN debt, as the weather was
wretched during most all the time Of
tho two daysitwas held. The Ottum.
wal Driving Park Association has boon
most unrelentingly pursued by bad
weather, on every occasion they
have given an entertainment.
Originally started by number Of
our public spirited citizens with no
idea of making money out of it, but
with the sole laudable object ofculti-
waiting q taste for good hor-
ses in both town and country,
they have met with discouragements
in the way Of bad weather, and in
difference upon the part of those
whose interest should have made
them its liberal supporters, whenever
they have given an exhibition, such
as to fully justify them to abondon
the whole enterprise, sell out their
lumber, and convert their elegant
grounds into potato patch.
We don't suppose the people of
Ottumwa or Wapello county, would
regard this course as conducive to
their reputation and interests, yet
they have given the Driving Park
Association, such niggardly support,
as to not only warrant, but to perhaps
make absolutely necessary this
course.
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ERRATTA.-In an article on the out
side of this issue entitled "Good
School," in the second word of the
fourth paragraph from the bottom,
read superintendent" for "pupils."
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Doctor Hinsev

Has opened an Office on Green, be.
tween Main and I'd streets, where he
can DO consulted by his old friends
and the public generally. With an
experience Of twenty years--iiftccn
Of which has been in this county,
feel confident of giving satisfaction.
Consultation visits made to all parts
of tho county, and to all points on
the Railroads.
Surgery and Obstetrics a speciality.
1une 4-dw3m
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CIIAS BETTS-THE HALTER
All tho latest styles of Hats, Caps
and Gents Furnishing Goods also
Parasols, Umbrellas, and Ladies
Straw goods can be found at G. w,
Belts, Ballingall Block.
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s t{s.It #
10 the machine upon which
two binders bind the grain 4
IL the best labor saving ma
chine in use, it having taken
the first premium at numer-
ous state Fairs. Every Ma
chine is warranted to give
satisfaction, and are as
light draft as any other
h
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important Meeting.


President Barton Bates, of the N.
Mo. RR. Co., has written an impor-
tant letter to the guarantors Of the
st. l.. & G. r. II. stock, containing
the contract recently made here, for
our ratification, by which the road is
to be completed to this city by the
4th day Of October.
Every guarantor is invited to meet
at the Court House, Thursday even.
ing, July 9Th, 1869, to hear the letter
read, and to unite in taking prompt
and decisive action on the terms
Of the contract, and the suggestions
of the letter Of President Bates.
The meeting ,ciN be held at 8 och,
sharp, and no guarantor should be a5-
sent
G. w. DEvIN, Real Estate Dealer,
has sold to NJ. B. Root Esq, Marble
Cutter, % foot frontage on Front 81.
nearly opposite the st. l.. l. G, r.
Depot. Price $1100. Mr.. Root will
remove his shop to this new ground;
and Devin proposes to sell the ad.
joining % feet for business purposes,
SO that We shall soon see . lively bust
mesa springing up in that locality.
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Why will you pay 50 for a Revolt
wing Rake whom you can buy one of
Derby at SO and why pay from $40 to
$50 for Sulky Riding Rake when you
can buy just as good at Derby's for
$3s. A fow moro of the celebrated
Buckeye and Bucyrus Rcapers left at
Derby's which will coon BIO closed
out and probably no moro can be had
this season. A few more of tho Marsh
Harvesters left at Derby's, and few
of the Wood Self Rake Reapers, which
are warranted to be tho best Self
Rak;ng Reaper in use or no pay. Be
sure and call at Derby's Agricultural
Warehouse, before you buy.
g. A. DERBY.
Ottumwa, July Z, 1869. d&w1t.
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REruRNED.-Col. Geo. Gillaspy
and Fred. w. Hawley, Esq, returned
last night after a two weeks tour
along the line of our Chicago & s.
w. RR. from here enthusiastically
They visited Centrcvillc, Moravia,
Cameron, Lcavcnwortb, Weston and
Kansas City.
At Weston they met Col. Burns,
Vice President, and Judge Allcr,
Sec'y and Supt., and at Leavcnworth
Col. Mckay and Mr.. Edgcrton, di-
rectors, all of the above road.
Our executive committee will call
meeting to hear their report, short
~. Meantime, we can only add that
those gentlemen were received by
the Leavonworth and Weston man.
ayers of this great enterprise, with
much consideration, and became sat
isfied that the Company was sound
and reliable, and that the Chicago
and Southwestern Railroad ,oos to be
built as certainty in the immediate fu-
tire, and that it's location as between
the Ottumwa and Fairfield routes,
depended mainly upon the amount
of aid secured on the respective
routes.
We may be permitted to say in
advance of their REPORT, that it is the
opinion of this committee that the
people in Wapello and Appanoose
counties have it now in their power,
if they are more prompt and liberal
in the matter of assistance, to secure
the road, and that without this ac-
ton the chances are very much
against lis.
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AUGUSTUS Use,

AUGUSTUS ILsE,
HOUSE, SIGN AND FkEsco PAINTER,
DECORATOR & PAPER-HANaER.
Shop on Main street, between Green
and Jefferson. All orders left at
Homer Halls (Architect) Office, will
be promptly attended to.
Country work solicited. Give me
a call. j25d&wtf
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The New York Tribune says the reason why
PLANTATION BITTFRS are SO generally
used Is owing to the fact that they are always
made up to the original standard and of pure
material, let the price be what 1t will. The
Tribune just hits the nail on the head, for
Plantation Bitt5rs are not only made of pure
material, but the people are told what they
are made OF, as the recipe is wrapped around
each bottle. Don't go home without bottle.
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BALM IN GILEAD.

ESTABLISHED 1S57.-For prompt
moss and highest market prices send
your Game, Wool, Polts, Furs, Eggs,
Butter, Flour, and all country pros
ducts, to old and well known Pro-
ducc Commission House Of B. F
BALLARD, 311 Greenwich ST., P. o.
Box 6S22, New York. WY.
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Bird Cagcs--a fine stock, at s
I. Il. Wallace & Co s..
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CHARLEY BELTS
THE
FL A TIE r..

Got q Clear Grit or Vclocipcde
tove fro m +. Il. Wallace & Co.
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MAGNOLIA WATER. - Superior to
the best imported German Cologne,
and sold at halt the price.
ixl. lnx,1l G,rIt
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ANNOUNCEMENTS II. Phelps
esq, of COMPETING Tp., is announced
clsew here as a candidate for Sheriff.
Phelps was an excellent soldier in
tho First Iowa Cavalry, and would
undoubtedly make good Sheriff, for
which Office many of his friends in
that part Of the County urge his
name at the coming County Conven-
ton.
In this connection, we have to say
to our aspiring friends that our daily
and weekly columns are open for tho
announcement of their names, until
the Convention, for $500.
Send them in, and don't be bashful.
The best way to run for office, is to
run.
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Read J. G. Meek's announcement
elsewhere, and look for his new goods
now enroute, OF which more anon.
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The only Retail House IN town that has the
nerve TO buy stock of Goods in the month
Of July. fses
Farmers of wapello! Mechanics and arti-
xens of Ottnn,wa! No man viii sell YOU goods
less than can and will. No rents, no notes,
and buy. .5'=.Ys,z,,.f t July :, '69. -wtf
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The PRAIRIE CRY AccIDENr.-We
received the following list of CASUAL.
ties at the fearful accident which
occurred at Prairie City, Saturday,
on that evening too late for our issue,
to>wit:
John Anderson and J. Il. Pack
hold killed; J. Grant, MORALLY
wounded; Albert w. Coons, and
Adam W. Coons, wounded fine
team of horses belonging to Mr.. Gil
bert, had each hind leg broken.
We hope this fearful accident will
stimulate the Legislature to mako it
pcnitentlary offence at the next
session for anybody to attempt 10
give vent to their redundant and
overlooking patriotism by such a
barbarian and dangerous way, as
firing anvils. Ifthey have the power
to prevent the people from killing
themselves on tangle foot whiskey
they certainly have to keep the luna
tics from blowing innocent people
to pieces with pot metal anvils.
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DERBY'S AGRICULTURAL

OF ALL KINDS AND FARM MACHINERY OF EVEE
BEST TERMS AND,AT THE LOW EST PRICES. ,'''