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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-07-06
Miss Moilie II. Cumberhn, q stu

Miss Mollie Il. Cumberhn, a stu
dent at the Vmton Blind Asylum, is
now canvassing the city during
vacation in her school, for two very
excellent books, to-wit: Eminent
Women of the Age" and "The
Philosophy OF Housekeeping" the
latter written by Joseph B, Lyman,
for long time editor in chief of the
agricultural department of the New
York Tribune. Both these works are
excellent. The first our readers are
probably pretty well acquainted
with, the latter treats generally of
household affairs, such as the n.y.
gieno Of the family, the food best
adapted to the different seasons Of
the year, dress for adults and chill
dren, and thousand things most
beneficial to know. Miss Cumberlin
went to the school in Vinton nearly
blind, but through careful and skill.
full attention while there, she has
not only stored her mind with knowl-
edge, but has to a very satisfac-
tory degree recovered her sight, but
is permitted to remain and finish her
course. She is now endeavoring to
raise means to enable her 10 CON-
plete her course Of study, as her peo-
pie are quite limited in means.
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LOOK TO Your CHILDREN.-Thousan
OF Mothers are constantly speaking in ex-
allied terms Of the magical effects of Mrs
Mhitcomb's syrup for soothing Children
Teething. 1t quickly relieves Wind Collie
and GriDing In the Bowels; gives tone.and
power to the entire system, and is safe
and speedy remedy for Diarrbna and
Dysentery whether induced by teethiue
or other causes. Price only 25 cents . bot.
tie. Sold by druggists and dealers ia
medicine everywhere. Prepared by the
Grafton Medicine Co. st. Louis. Mo
Jnna L. d w Rln
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WALL PAPER FOR THE MIL.
LlON.-The largest and most COM
piete assortment ever brought west
OF the mississippi river, beyond any
doubt, is now in store ut Taylor,
Blake Il Co.'s, and is offered at lower
prices than ever before in this mar
ket.
T. B. l. Co., request that those
who think of identifying their
homes at little cost-to call and ex-
anime their stock.
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Tim Riordan, Street Commissioner
wishes to notify everybody liable to
pay poll tax, that now is their
chanco to work out the same. He
is doing a large amount of good
work, and all parties should report
promptly to him and not wait to he
asked q second time. There ia no
lodging the tax this year, as the
CITY Ordinance ow..conforms to the
State laws, and if you don't pay in
work you will pay in money this
fall.
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Pure California Wines and Bran
dies, direct from Mr.. Rose Sunny
Slope Vineyard. Los Angelo, Califor-
MA. Received direct from the
Vineyard, by Taylor, Blake l. Co..
who have been appointed by Mr..
Rose twho formerly resided in the
y. N. Valley, Sole Agent for this
territory, for the sale of these wines
and brandies. We can and do conf.
IDENTIFY recommend these wines to the
afflicted, for their purity and medic
inal qualities.
While we believe the California
wines end brandies preferable to
the foreign, we can sell them much
cheaper.
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Names ofpupils receiving diplomas
for perfect punctuality, attendance
and department, for term ending
June %, 1871.
Fourth Primary-Mollie e Ennis,
Teacher.
Eddie Hunter, Jessie Hammond,
Nellie Nelson, Lincoln Borden, Lettie
Baker, Sadie Alexander, Birdie wiggs
Harry Cannon, John Fetzer, Sammie
LABELS, Frank Kirby, Charlie Peter
son, Mary Burns, Cora Jones, Willie
Vest, Willie WelIman, Joseph Since.
ton, George Kindall, Terrie Cooley,
Harley Minnick, Joe Gasser, Matte
McGrew--23.
Third Primary-Mary Guyselman
Teacher.
Anna Hahn, Ada Peck, Elite Pres.
ton, Louie Richardson, Eunie Sumner,
Carrie Wagner, Mary A Thompson,
John Eckers, George Foot, George
Hale, William Kirby, Robert More,
Eddie Rabens, Charlie Tindell, George
Jones, Eddie Utterback--16.
Second Primary--Josie Kellogg,
Teacher.
George Scheffer, Jimmie Shea, Julia
Roach, Judson Postel, James Norris,
Louie Kendall, Ernest K Hamlin
Ernest Guile, Billie Forbes, Eddie Ed.
gerley, Matte s Durtee, John Clapp,
Fred Bonar, Ida Barnes, Mary
Campbell, Fannie Griffee, Sarah
Hughes, Laura Shock, Mary Beeler-
10.
First Primary-Emma Russell,
Teacher.
Charlie Dumbacb, Jerome Durfee
Alfred Dillworth, Norman Hanliu
Freddie Smith, Charlie Smith, George
Diggs, George Forbes, La Fayete
Moore, Henry Stout, John Conrad
Allie Alexander, Jennie Burns, Josie
Nichols, Emma Rabens, 1sabe
Thompson, Clara Harbert. Lils
Truitt, Matte Corrick, Annie Han
sen, Jennie Lewis-22.
Third Intermediates s Rus
sell Teacher.
Minnie Kearwille, Dora Smith
Sarah Harbert, Willie Kearwille
Albert Smisor, Mary Diggs, Haiti,
Dana, Laura Goldsberry, Warren
Ladd,-9.
| Second Intermediate-Sallie +
Carmichael, Teacher. E
| Nellie Thrall, Curtis Allen, Dell,
Bonar, Hiddic Bedwell, Mary Cher
ric, Emma Hamilton, Kate Hanlin
Mary Shaug, Herbert Decatur
George Southwiok, Cyrus Blake
James Gray, Robert Dombaoh, Jane
M Gray, Willie Hunter, Uellie Hazel
wood, Freddie Kindall, Leon Lewis
Eddie Mather, Dennie Merrill, Ed
mund Smisor, Willie Sterett-22.
| First Intermediate-M. s. Grace
teacher. 5
| Alfred Baker, Ray Hill, john,
Kearwile, Harry Littleton, March,
Mount, Mary Belts, Emma Bowen
Maud Daggett, Sallie Norton, Emm
LIP.
Second Grammar-Anna J. Jones
teacher.
| Ina Dana, Mamie Coyan, Rhod
Garbry, Linnie Ladd, Josie l.. Lewis
Laura Mount, Emma Gillaspy, Care,
Owen, Carrie Fisher-9.
| First Grammar-Emma P. Coor
er, teacher.
| Josiah Cherrie. Manford Gebhart
Fred. Goodall, Herman Merrill, job
McFarlin, George Owen, Georg
Rabens, Willie Ross, Emma Belts
Dolly Burton, Retta Briscoe, Kati,
Peters-12.
| Preparatory Dept.-Mrs. M. A
Peck, teacher.
| Levi Moffett, Lotion Gray, Matti,
Jay, Ada Hill, Matte Chapman-5.
High School.
Jessie Empie, Clara McFarlin, Id.
Postel, Louisa Shock, Ella Truitt
Ada Upham, Charles Truitt, Fred
Blake, Frank Field, Alonzo Hughes
Will Love. George Love, John Nc
Clintock, Sylvester o. Smith-l4,
= NJ IT aur,,rc D.:-~.,
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PHYSICAL TRAINING OF cxaYl,
DREN.

The preponderating domestic evil
Of the day, is that our girls will rush
into matrimony before they know
what it means. They think they
are fit for the duties of maternity,
and competent to preside with grace,
dignity and intelligence over house
hold, when they don't know how to
make the inevitable babies dress, or
. savory plate of soup. By and by
when it is discovered that they are
all frivolty, and pinchbeck; that they
are in word unfit for their respon-
sibilities, the skeleton is installed in
the house and welded woe reigns
supreme ever thereafter.
Mr.. Stevens has laid upon our ia
BILE a timely work entitled, physical
Training of Children" by Dir. p. II.
Crevasse, with preliminary disser-
tation by DR.. #. II. Getchell, which
seems to comprise, in a very conve-
nient and attractive form, the infor.
nation about physical training, which
the girl should know before marry
ing, or which she should speedily &C.
quire thereafter.
II relates to the treatment and
prevention of diseases incident to
infants, diet, clothing, vaccination.
dentition, exercise, sleep, and thou
sand other topics interesting and
Invaluable to the well-regulated fam
lily, which arc too numerous to be
enumerated in brief editorial no.
tice.
Mr.. Stevens will canvass our city
and county for subscribers, and we
give it as our opinion, that his is one
Of tho best subscription books rocen-
thy issued, and that he is a public
bonefactor, who gives it wide cir
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DRUGS! DRUGS!! - Selected
Pure and Fresh of every known kind,
can be bought from Ia, lor, Blake 4
Co, at most reasonable prices. Their
stock OF Patent Medicines is unexcelI.
Oh west Of Chicago. This house is
agent for the sale OF nearly all the
Patent Medicines, SO that when you
buy from them, you are sure of a
genuine article,
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MANNING'S
ANTIDOTE fer INTEMPERANCE

Is an infallible cure for this fearful vice
Its use will at once remove Taste or
desire for stimulants, and will =. create
an actual dislike for them. 1t g i be adj
ministered in tea, Coffee, or water,
without exciting suspicion, as II is free
baHd, brother or friend. addicted 10 this
terrible habit, il Is your duty TO cure him.
sSent free by mail on receipt OF the mon
ey. Price Two Dollrrs per box.
W. II. MANNING d CO.,
iune1-d&Wtf 81 Louis, NJ
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RELIABLE AND SAFE.-Dr. Henry's
Root and Plant Pills are mild and pleas
ant IN their operation, yet thorough, pro-
tirely vegetable, they can be taken with
out regard to diet or business. They
arouse the Liver and secretive organs in
to healthy action throwing on disease
without exhaustine or de6ilitating the
system. Try them and you will be sntis-
fled. Price Is cents . box. Sold BY drug
gists and dealers in medicine everywhere.
prepared by the Grafton Medicine Co. st.
Louis, Mo. June 10 DIV 6m.
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Willard has entirely removed his
lumber yard, and in few days we
shall see the dirt flying for the new
passenger depot, which is to be 125
deep, by 800 feet long. A large
amount Of rock is beng quarried at
the Dudley switch for the depot
building.
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ne For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, De-
precision OF Spirits and General Debility,
IN their various forms also, rs a pre-
veptiye ng ,iost fever and ague. and other
Intermittent iovcrs. the Ferro- Phosphora-
ted Eli.sir OF Calisaya made by Caswell,
hazard a. Co. New York. and sold by
Tay lor, Vlake& Co is tho best tonic, and
as tonic Tor patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, il has no equal.
an.3-df WY.
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Hon. Horny G. Bulls, Republican
candidate Tor Lieut.. Governor, is still
improving from the effects of his &C.
cidcatal hurt. Last evening he was
considered much better, though net
out Of danger.
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NOTICE.

We have this day appointed Mr.. E. R.
Oliver, as the sole agent for the sale of our
Celebrated Perfected Spcctaclcs, for which
We claim the following advantages, viz -
They assist, as well az preserve, rendering
fer clear and distinct vision as In the
natural healthy sight, They are pure,
hard and brilliant, hence not liable to be-
come scratched. The frames, whether In
gold, silver or steel, are Of the finest quality
and finish. They are fitted by q new
mode (Iest types) by which mistak % are
impossible. LAZARUS q MORRIS.
Opticians. Hartford Conn.
Aprii K 1871 "A wlv
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CHAPPED HANDS, face pimples, and all
roughness OF the skin cured by using the
Juniper Tar Soap" made by Caswell,
Blake Il Co. jan3-dw1y
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Hazard II Caswelrs Cod Liver Oil is
the purest, sweetest and best in the world,
Physicians have decided it superior to
any other Cod Liver Oil in market. Pa
tients who have once taken it take no other
An,3-d&Wyl
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! SCHOOL Books! SCHOOL Books IL
Do not forget that Taylor. Blake &
Co. keeps a full and complete line of
School Books.
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Hoofland's German Tonic

extreme bittefs, and Is intended for nae in
cases when some alcoholic stimiilaht IN re-.
auirea Ia oohnectioh with the Tonic proper.
contains one bottle OF the bitters. combined
with pure SANTA CRUZ RUM, and fnyOr-
60 IN such manner. that the extreffie bitter
mes OF the Filters Is overcome forming n
preparation highly agreeable and pleasant
70 Lne palate, and containing the medicinal
vir 81 OF the bitters. Tie price OF the Tonic
- si:W per bottle, which many persons think
100 high. They must take into considsration
S " tne stimniant used Is gtiara nteed to Be
o. pure quality. A poor article cousd be
nL 70 pay little more and have a rood att
Iie1 medicinal preparation should contain
none put the best Ingredients; and they who
oenensted by It viii most certainly be cheat
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IyllLR MANHOOD:
5A HOW LOST! HOW RESTORED

Just published, in a seated envelope. Price
sir cents.
A LECTURE ON THE NATURAL TREAT
MENT. and Radical cure OF Spermatorrhea or
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Emissions.
Sexual Debility, and fmpedimeus to Mar
riase generally; Nervousness, Consumption.
Epilepsy, and Fits Mental and Physical In
capacity, resulting from Self Abuse, &c, by
ltoBr J; cULyERwEEL, M. d., author OF the
"Grecn Book" &c.
"A Boon to Thousands of Sufferers.
Sent under seal, In a plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of six cents. or
two postage stamps, by CHAS. J. G. KLINE a.
Co. III Bowery, New York, Post Office Box
1886. lJune 5, 1S7l-dw3m.
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Hoofland's German Bitters.

:. bitters without Alcohol or Spirits OF any
posed Of the Pnre Juices, or vital Pripcinle Of
Roots, Herbs and Marks. Tor as mediciiialiv
ton of the ingredients not being used, There
fore In one Bottle Of this Bitters there IL CON
tanned as much medicinal virtue as Will be
found IN several gallons Of ordinary mix.
lures. The Roots, &C., used in this Bitters
are grown In Germany. their vital princi-
pies extracted Ia that country by q scientific
IN this city, where they are Compounded and
bottled. Containing no spurious Ingredients
ed against ali others: no desire fOf stimulsn3.
can be, induced from their use, they cannot
make drunkards, and cannot under anv CIR
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AD- See Advertisement of DIR. Butts' Dis
pehsary, headed, Book for the, million
MARRIAGE GUIDE-in another coll
umn. 1t should be read by all DIV "
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The grape crop in this vicinity
will be the largest ever grown, and
OF the finest quality.
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J. wAixkR Proprietor. r. II MCDONALD Co. prussss ana
Ge Agts San Francisco Cu and 81 and 81
Vinegar Bitters are not vile Fancy Dr1nk.
Made of Poor Rum, Whiskcy, Proof Spirits
md Refuse Liquors doctored. spiced and sweet
ened to please the taste, called "Toncs' "Appctiz-
ers "Restorcrs." &C.. that lead the tippler on to
drunkenness and ruin, but trne Medicine made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California; Tree
from NIL Alcoholic Stimulants They arc the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovator and
nNgorator of the SYSTEM carrying OF all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to healthy condition
No person take these Bitters according to drec-
lions and remain long unwcll. provided their bones
nM the President 81 e as2 StssG
telegraphed to the Attorney General to
make out papers for the pardon of G. G.
Bowen, and forward to Long Branch ut
once. This information was received by
Bowen, and he was given to understand
that ii the papers were sent last night he
would be liberated Tuesday. On the con-
irary, IL il asserted that District Attorney
Fisher who prosecuted the case, and At
forney General Akerman, refused to rec
pmmend Bowen's pardon; that the opinion
iof the Attorney General, forwarded to the
President last night, was to that Effect
Alderman declined to give any information
whatever when questioned In regard to
the case"
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Chas. M. Evans,
ppnppTU,rnp

Formerly, c. N. Jackson dt Co. /.
These Remedies are for sale by
Druggists, Storekeepers, and Med
mne Dealers everywhere.
Mar. 49, -deodI2m-Wl2m
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a DOSE Inc most powerful, vet Innocent
vegetable Cathartic known.
~ Is not necessary to take a handful of
tneSe Fills TO pr oduce the desired effect: two
" tneM act quickly and powerfully, cleans
my Lne liver, stomach and bowels of all i'm.
PuIiMes. The principal ingredient is podO.
Pnyiiin, or the Alcohol Extract of Mandrake
when ~ many times more powerful, acting
snd searching than the Mandrake itself III
peculiar action is upon the Liver cleaning
~ eedlly from all distractions, with all the
power OF Mercurv, yet free from the Injurious
results attached to the use of that mineral,
TOT al diseases, for which the use OF a ca
.narMc is indicated, these pills will give entire
sEaxsiISIaction In every case. They NEVER
IN cases of Liver Complaint Dyspepsia and
S6MIeme c0stfveness, DIR. HoOfiands German
biHeIs or Tonic s1ould be used in connection
Wild The pills. The tonic effect of the Bitters
~ ionic builds up the system. The Bitters or
n ne,e Purines the blood, strengthens the
nerves, regulates the liver, and gives strength
energy and yigor.
Keep your Bowels active with the pills and
Tone up the system with Bitters or Toni c, and
NJ sease can retain It's hold, or Neven assail
RecolIect that tits DR. HOoFLAN D'S GER
MAN REMEDIES that are SO universally
used and highly recommended; and do not
allow the Druggist to ikduce you to take any.
thing else that he may say is just as good
because ne maker a larger profit on IL.
These Remedies will be sent by express to
any locality, upon application TO the PRIN-
CIPALOFFlCE,a at the GERMAN MEDICINE
STORE, 63I Arch St. PHI IadeIphia
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Hon. GEORGE SHARswoop. Justice nj tho Cir.
preme Court OF Pennsylvania, $3.50
Philadelphia, June /. 1865.
nave round BY experience that HoOfiaud's
German Bitters Is q very pO1d fnnic raIse,,s
ing dyspeptic symptoms almost directly.
GEO, SHARSWO(lD
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Wiil cure you. They are the greatest
Blood P11rif5n~~

Known to tile Medical world, aht, will Grad
lcate diseases arising from impure blood.
pebiIitv OF the Digestive Organs, or diseased
Liver. In shorter time than any other know,
remedies. 1NAo""
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sENfT-wEEKLY SUN, - A YEAR,
Of the same size and general character q
THE WEEKLY. but with q greater variety Of
miscellaneous reading. and furnishing the news
TO its subscribers with greater freshness. because
II comes twice week instesa of once only.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-27

- - -~.fo-u ~ frse
wsLe AasI ssesu a. eond,fior 81
1esN az LEI AZ SaD-
- aleaadv hean fnliv
traated and are we'll nnSersto5d by an inter.
$500 ~ we ss1tss- 1ohs- me weafher
Aon s-noe sao 80 ali fhsffha nIanter
nes geen eanhlAanns can cro,1 ieft nv en-
oonlo Hlsn y n1se ~ and orov4ng season.
M Thhp.SHP 49, uas renorfad on fhe 1sfh
- = Sareossar. mi even later than thia date ne
Duylhs nl 81 y 5. ~ "a ! IA 40 hale as wttbfr
Ssaans orrosvepS nosSih1isfses since fha late
s ~ Sn-esear ana dissnafion Of the homes
Uauy ~ srnn dhera ~ ! veafer SasIin9 a. 10
80 oana-ai rgsn1f and hnf few vanfnre ha-
Sog6 the estimafe of Ssq5000 10 sRS00n0 bales
for the crop. with The selling interest under
tS,s asrns IL nrohahIa from the favorabie
nas5t4en sohsia 49, sts1ds A., fhsf NC Mill
~ hsra ahhon4 "a o9n. hnt fhis NAV he chaneed
go ~ 49, 1880 80 racefnfs y,hef W. rC,e
s-nact nsay M divartad 10 ofher nointa'
~
The British Cotton Trade.
Mo,fhSrS o.too Cironiar 6f Smith EdU-ardS q
~ ~ 4rerrooI
We notice In the general adviees from Amer
m 49, ecoonn9s coma frone SSamnhts Uhere
~ ~ 100 y efanss - ~ nos-iv as rood a. issf
zeal Du. nom mn SSosss y anS ~ "a = Ne
onn ~ ~ sesS tr{hnfsrv ~ New Or
Se @ incin5ins Tavss Itii IAN far below last
1aa- 80 - e%ss rgrourfh waS Gene
yS1.. ~ s.1e LAT ~ nddSia ~ "
ra ay s.oPpe1 " nvss q ~ cbanea o9 m
,SaId ~ 49, hoi,,- nasr % Ierea 90 last wear
5earH ~ az Sargsr nart ~ fhe cotton REGION
ord 80 ~. 1880 es-srnata ~ dacraased scre.i
- ~ - * - caose - ala -alishIe we 40 mt
- 49, ond q baIf mfIffors
1870 rsacbed Thara are however some
eood .nthor5tfss rho donhf the correctness az
~ -eno-tsd 5ae-easa "a ocraaoa ana coDsid-
s-ing 81 fhfs ~ nof aIfooetheT a seffIad ones
Hon A. 1onid ~ nnyvise ~ concInde that fhrea
ord . y aiSmfIifonS we're sltooether imnrohs-
HE We continue however, 10 be- of opinion
tha. a. ps = varv fnlI estimafa and lean 10 he
vieuv maj tt Vim rot he reached
We haiSsva howsver. that 2 cron of even less
than ~ mi7Iions Will carry ms fhroneh fhe
season. wffhnnt any real want Of cotton bDt
fhfs facf nsV nof he reaIizad far some lime
1af go ~ az recainfs fhronoh tha wiutar are
~ modsrata aa 70 sno,,est ne Idea or AZ mill
Hons We fbink thers viii he considsrabla
strength shown NV onr marked
Ma9ehecter mas n-ndonhtadiv dome q beavv
hneJnaSs ~ iata ami she Ioolrs wifi uneaSfneSs
or q crnn ~ IeSS than ~ miIions and Al seems
oy,nbehia ~ I'M ~ TIding 70 INV M freely on
q baSis ~ ga for nnlands- 1n1ess r~eceints in
crease 80 mrcb as IL suggest larper estimates
Trhe nressnf faai5ng ri CONSUMER Il that :
crop ofsE millions Would be quite too small
for M ySantS ~ tbe world and Would involve
a verv higb eurrencv an lie season and most
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-27

wATERWoRKs

An ordinance authorizing the city 70 sub
scribe for stock in the Aeajphts Water Com
gany.
Council OF the city OF Memphis, That the
city of Memphis 6h-alteubEcrtDef for one thou.
SAND shares, aRgregattng one hundred thou
fand dollars OF the capital stock OF the"Aem.
pht5 Water Company; !" Provided, that the
capital stock OF the said Water Company
shall nrst be increased by a vote OF ths
stockholders TO, n fixed at, tbs SUN Of two
hundred thousand donsrs.
Sec. 2 And be IL further ordained, That the
above proposition shall be spread upon the
or, afIer giving twenty days notice OF the
time, place and object OF the election, shaI
cause an election to be held By the qualified
voters of the city, according to the laws reg
of taxing the sense OF the said voters upon
the proposition to subscribe for the said one
thousand shares OF stock; and II the assent
Of thrse-fourths OF the qualified voters Of the
city, who vote 1t the said election, is hsd at
the said election, 10 the ss1d subscription,
then this ordinance shall become and be
binding and obligatory; but II three.forrths
Of he said voters fail or refuse to as
sent to the said su 1scI1ption, then this ordi-
nance Is to be null aud void.
Sec. 3 And be IL further ordained, That
the mayor, upon the return of the said else
ton, If taree-fourths OF the qualified voters
OF the city assent thereto, shall enter In ths
books Of the "Memphis Water Company"
upon such terms and conditions. and under
Aucn regulations and restrictions a. the Gen.
eral Council has already prescribed, or may
prescribe or agree upon, transcription in be
half Of the city for the said one thousand
shares OF stock, which subscription shall
th-enceforwaId De binding up0n the city, and
shall entitle 1t to all the rights, privileges
and immunities Of a stakeholder.
Passed hfst reading, when the. fourteenth
section CT TIE charter was suspended, and
the ordinance passed first and second read
ing by board OF aldermen. Decem Der IL, 1871.
Passed first reading by council; rules sus-
pended, as required by city charter, and
passed second and dnRl reading, December
IL, ISL
Approved December IA, 1871.
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
Attest; L. r. RIoHAEDS, City Register.
deI5ed