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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-11-23

PETIT JURORS for December term
Of the Circuit Court, for Wapello
County, Iowa. Jurors summoned to
appear December 18th, 1871, at nine
o'clock, A. NJ.
I b Hatch. S X Snyder, w Hayn.
ing, K W Gates, w J Warren, J
Cloyd, John Shury, Andrew J Heady,
X G Edger, W E Moss, Jno nj Rony,
G r Hannah, John H Carver, II
Myers, A Flanders, L P spillman, q
w. Bowen and Berry Harrington.
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Out Of Whole Cloth,

"Ihe Davenport Gazette states thai
Ottumwa gets up mass meetings il
opposition to water works. Not
to any alarming extent, she don't
Ottamwa Courier.
The Gazette never slandered OF.
tumwa III that manner. Ottumwa il
Ii of the liveliest towns in Iowa
aud live people hold meetings in favor
OF water works instead of against
acknowledgement Gazette.
We take it all back Mr.. Gazette, il
was the Democrat that made the
statement.
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A Mr.. Cross, Of Huntsville, Ten.
nessee, who was very cross indeed, got
mad with bis horse a few days ago
and was about to shoot it, when a
neighbo" demonstrated. Mr.. Cross
resented this interference with an
axe, hnt the neighbor smoothed tim
down with a revolver.
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FINE HoNEY.-We are indebted to
our friend ID. Railsback for q box of
as tine honey as bees ever made. 1t
WAS one OF IL which he has taken
this season from u Langstroth Hive,
OF which he is agent for Wapeilo
county. Mr.. r. has left some more
honey "of the same sort" at Parks
4 Sons for sale, where epicures may
be able 10 get it if they call soon.
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NEW MUsic.-We are indebted to
j. IL. Stewart, Ottumwa's enterpri-
sing music dealer, for y new piece OF
music, entitled "Pity the Homeless or
Burnt Out, and dedicated to Root
4 Cady, 0. Chicago. 1t is mourn
full subject, but it is said there is
poetry even in tears.
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}. l.. Stewart, OF Ottumwa, dealer
in sheet music and general musical
merchandise, has, we are pleased to
learn secured quite a large patronage
from this county, his trade extend
ing north as far as South English
Sigourney Neps.
If stewart can't sell pianos and
organs there is no use for anybody
else to try in that neck of woods.
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The State papers are telling their
readers that Ottumwa is going TO
get Water Works for s25 600. Not
quite gentlemen, make it SIS, 600 and
you will come nearer the mark.
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Robert Stephenson late Of Ottun-
wa, Iowa, has been elected County
Recorder Of Allen county, Kansas
Good for Bob!
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~ ~ SO = ALL
A DOSE, the most powerful, yet innocent
Vegetable cathartic known.
1t is not necessary 10 take a han iful al
these Pills TO produce the desired effect; two
of them act quickly and powerfully, cleans.
Ing the liver, stomach and bowels OF all i'm
p%urities. Tue principal ingredient Is Podo.
| phyllin, or the Alcohol Extract Of Mandrake,
which is manv times more power full, actinG
| and searching than the Mandrake itself. Its
peculiar action is upon the Liver, cleaning 81
speedily from all distractions. with all The
power OF Mercury, yet free from the fnjuriuu,
results attached to the use of that mineral.
| For all diseases. for which TIE use OF a Gu
tiiartlc is Indicated. these pills will give en-.
tire satisfaction in every case. They NEVER
| FAIL.
| In eases of Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia ana
extrema cost.vcness. III. Hollands German
Bitters or Tonic should be used in connection
with the pills. The tonic effect OF the Bitters
or Tocic purifies the blood, strengthens tn
nerves, REGULATES the Liver, and give
strength, energy and yIgor.
| Keep your Bowels active with the pills, aEt
| one up the gysten with Bitters or Tonic, AMI
no disease can retain the hold. or even assaf.
you.
Recoiiect that it is DIR. HODFLAND'SGEE
A itmedies that are SO universally uses
and hrgbly ecommeEde and do not allow
the Druggist to induce you TO take anything
else that he may say IL INST az good, because
| he makes a larger profit on IL.
These Remedies will be sent by express tG
| any locality, upon application 10 the PRIN.
| CIPAL OFFICE. at tho GEIthAN MEDICINE
! STORE, 63l Arch ST., Philadelphia,
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DIR. LArHRor, worn My occu.
patton is that Of Physician. This
glass was handed me this morning
said to have been on the stand last
evening, in the bedroom of deceased.
! tested Tor strychnino, using the
usual test. ! found on the side OF The
glass a light deposit. This | dissoly-
cd with concentrated Snlphuric Acid,
to this l added crystal OF b%i-chromate
OF potash, which developed the usual
blue color, showing the presence of
~strychninc. The same test was also
made in the bottom of tho glass with
the same result. Tho appearance OF
this body denotes that death was
produced by strychnine-both the
rightly ofthe body and the conges.
ton OF the face and chest. One or
two grains OF s~trychnine will usually
produce death in an adult.
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4 hEN aEts-Nfr p rrncisep, Gal, and 40 -AAr - = - - y =
vtncRar Bitters are not avfle Fancy Drlnr.
Made Of Poor Rum, W-hiskcy, Proof spirifs
and Refuse Liquors eoctorcd, spiced and sweet.
encd to please the taste, called "Toaics., "AnpclI,.
ers." "Iscstorcrs." &C., that lead Tho tippler on "a
drunkenness and. rui,, but orc o true Medicine. made
nom the Native Roots and Herbs OF California. free
from all Alcoholic Stimulnufs They src ~
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER ppa 4 LEE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, y perfect renoyator ana
livisoTasor OF the systcEl, earring OF nj, no,sonor.
matter aad restoripg'tlc blood to a healthy rondi,,or
No person can take these B.tters according 10 dircc.
uons and remain long uGwell, provided their homes
are not destroyed by mineral poison or o,hcr mc,rs
aHa Tie vital organs wasted beyond the point Of "a.
pss?.
shcy are a Gentle Purensivc ms well n.a
Soaac, pessssslrs also, the pecGIias merit of act;ne
F2WeFiai ageat In relieving Congestion or In lam.
nation oftle Lircr. and I'll Tie vlsecral crreas'
FOR saAtALE COMPLAINTS, whether IN
loans =. o'i' h.aEiiea or single, at tho dawn of wo.
manhood or ut the tIra cliffs. these Tonic Bitter, hsve
no equal.
hor ihAaHmatory and Chronic Ebrpr,,.
t.si1 ana Couf, Dyspepsin or Tudioe.,fo,.
..iiia1at ilchaistcnt and fnterntittent Fcycrs
D.scascs OF tho Hood, Liver, Ridncys. ma
D'adacr, f1esc 1iisers have been mos. ruccesssr,
r'ich Diseases are cause3 hy yf,iu..s ar
WHICH ~ generally produced by dersoseynant ~ = =
Digestive Organs. II
OR INDIGESTION. ~
acne, iaiai ~ thc shoulders, Coughs, TiuhtneFs cf no
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eruciatiogs IN ia !, y
baa tasteia lhe Month, f'ilocs h.tecEe, palp,tatlon
oftha Heart. Inflammation II tis Tr,rs r.,a = ~.
regions &c the BtGneys, ars 4 hr.irsi n.ha !. . = -
synptoins. arc TIC ~olsprings OF Dyspen.a. ~
They Natigorate the Stomach and s,irn,a.
pa liver ana bowels, which render ,i,en al nnoa,.,,"s
emcacy IN cleansing the blood of nh ir,,rr,ita. -,
hnparting rew life and pigor TO THO vi,o,s Erstc,s '
1888 nsNEASEs, Freatlons, letter. Sal.
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Chas. NJ. Evans,
PROPRIETOR

EornieriH {. W. Jncksoa Dc Co.
These Remedies arc for sale by
Druggists. Storekecpers. mhd Gcdj
n Doalcrs every where.
June l3-d
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H0ohand's German Bittars.

bitters without Alcohol or Spirits of any
KIND Is different from all others. 1t Is COM
poseo OF the Pure Juices, or vital Principle Of
hoots, Herbs and Barks. lor as incidentally
teTmed, Extractsl, the worthless or inert por.
lion OF the ingredients not being used. There
lore IN one bottle OF this Bitters there is con-
tained as much medicinal virtue as will be
lures. The Roots, &C., used in his Bitters
are grown in Germany, their vital princi-
pies extracted In that country by q scientific
Chemist, and forwarded to the manufactory
IN this city, where they are compounded and
Dotied. Containing no spirituous Ingredients
THIS bitters ~ free from the objections urged
against all others: no desire for stimulants
can be induced from their use, they cannot
make d~runkards, n cannoL under any cir.
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tLcoH TO your CHILDREN
rh9 tIraaG Soothing Esrned

The Great Soothing Remedy.
MRS Cures Collie and Grip Price,
WHIICDMB~ ing in the Bowels, Is
SYRUP. and facilitates tn q Cents
profess OF tsethfDg.
MRS $4bdues Commissions Price
WHITIOiB 1tld ov~ercoInesa all dis 25
SYRUP. eares Incident TO chill Gents
dren and infants.
Mrs Cures Diarriea, Dys- Price
WELCOMES entery and Summer -
SYRUP. ieTnplsint III ChtId'n Gents
NJ all ages.
tits the Great Infants ChIilren's Sou;li.
ing Remedy IN all disorders brought on b.,
Teething OF any other cause.
Prepared by the GRAFTON MEDICINE
CO., ST. LOUIS, Mo. Sold by Druggists and
Dealers IN Medicine eyeay here.
juno II dwb,n.
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Mrs. MARY +, HABTNAN sworn

Mas. MARY J. HARTMAN, sworn ):
Jam the wife of L. NJ. Hartman.
Mrs. Mary Jane Waters came 10 us
from Ohio last Spring, and has been
Win US ever since excepting about 3
months. She Mrs. Waters went
went cut last evening by herself
and came back alone about s o'clock.
She went into her room and could
hear her crying audlbly until | went
TO bed, which was about 10 O'Clock.
About 4 o'clock this morning her
husband Weakened Inc. He said his
wife was sick. | got up and went
into her room, then went back to
bed and he called me a second tirae
L went into her room, and she had
q spasm AS soon as | went in. /
think she mad three spasams IN all.
Between the second and last one, we
asked her what she had taken ? She
said "Poison, Poison !" After she
said she had taken poison, she cried
FOR help several times. She was
very sick. After she said she was
very sick, she went into another
spasm and died. DIR. Nc. CulIough
was called, but got in just rs she
breathed her fast. Her husband
was up town to the ball ] believe. |
had no knowledge OF any trouble
between them. suppose he return
ed home between 3 and 4 o'clock.
She ackno wledged that she admin.
istered the poison with her own
hands. She was very affectionate
toward her husband, and he seemed
to reciprocate her affection.
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MEls
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
such a. Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Couaumpt1ou.

Cough, Brouchihn, Asthma
and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history Of
deeply upon the confidence Of mankind, as this
excellent remedy for pulmonary complaints:
Through q long series of years.. and among most
In their estimation, as 1t has become better known.
rious affections of the lungs and throat, have
made it known as a reliable protector against
them. while adapted to milder forms of disease
and to young children, 1t is at the same time the
most ~cffectual remedy that can be given for incip.
lent consumption, and the dangerous affections
Of the throat and lungs. As q provision against
Sudden attacks of Group, 1t should be kept on
hand in every family, and indeed as all are eome-
times subject to colds and coughs, all should DO
provided with this aDtidote for them.
Although settled C0asumpti0n IL thought In.
durable, stiil great numbers of cases where the
disease seemed settled, have been completely
cured, and the patient restored to sound health
by the Cherry Pecforal. So complete is Its
iaastery over the disorders Of the Lungs and
Throat, that the most obstinate of them yield to Il.
When nothing else could reach them, under the
thcryy IcctoraI they subside and disappear.
SINGERS and Public Speakers find great
protection from II.
-fstitsnG is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
CHERRY pert0raf in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known, that we
need not publish the certificates of them here, or
do more than assure the public that its qualities
are fujv maintained.
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ARTHUR HILL, sworn Il am a
druggist, employed at j. IL. Moore's 8.
l have seen this woman before. Saw
her last night at the drug store of J.
u. Moore, between the hours of Z
and O'Clock. She purchased strych-
nine-between II and Is grains.-
She said she wanted to kill mice. |
asked her what she wanted with it,
when she made the above reply
She gave her name as Mrs. Winters
that is the way | have it recorded
| saw nothing about her TO arouse
suspicion, at ALL marked the pack
age, as ! always do such, "Caution,' y
underneath "Poison," also wrote the
name OF the poison.
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HIM. sass can Il learn ss% y 4 s %s% ss,s q
Farnham d CO., Sparta. Wis. epclosina Posi-.
age stamp for return answer. [nfl,wIy.
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Hollands German Tonic

Wal compounded for those not inclined to
extreme bittera, n Is Intended for use In
cases when some alcoholic stimulant is re.
qulred in connection with the Tonic proper
ties of the bitters. Each bottle of b Tonic
contains one bottle of the bitters, combined
with pure SANTA CRUZ RUM, and favored
in such q manner that the extreme bitter
ness OF the Filters Is overcome, forming a
preparation highly agreeable and pleasant
TO the palate. and containing the medicinal
virtues Of the bitters. The price of the Tonic
is tl.5d per bottle, which many persons think
too high. They must taxi into consideration
that the stimniant used Is guaranteed to be
furnished AT q cheaper price. but il it not bet.
ter to pay u little more and nave o good arti-
Gle? A medicinal preparation should con
who expect TO obtain a cheap compound, and
be benefited by II will most certainly lie
cheated.
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Ayers Ague Cure,

FOR Fever and Ague, Intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb
Aaue, Periodical or Bilious Fever, 60,
and indeed all the affections which arise
from malarious, marsh, or miasmatio
poisons.
As its name implies, 1t does Cure, and does not
fail. Containing neither ArserAc. Quinine, Bis.
muth, Zinc, nor any other mineral or poisonous
substance whatever, 1t In nowise Injuries any pa.
| tent. The number and importance Of its cures
Ia the ague districts, are literally beyond account,
and we believe without q parallel in the history
of Ague medicine. Our pride Is gratitied by the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS we receive of the radical cures
effected in obstinate cases, and where other rem.
edies had wholly failed.
Unaeclimated persons, either resident in, or
travelling through miasmatic localities, will be
protected by taking the 4GUT CURE daily.
For Iirer Complaints, arising from torpid
ity of the Liver, it is an excellent remedy, stimu.
lating the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints, it
is an excellent remedy, producing many truly
remarkable cures, where other medicines had
failed.
Prepared by DIR. J. c. AVER q Co., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and
sold all round the world.
PRICE, 500 PEE BOTTLE.
TAYLOR, BLAKE d CO., Wholesale Agents
May list, lSll-dwly.
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Mrs. MARY JANE WATERS, wife o.
a brakeman or the b. Il NJ. Railroad
committed suicide at the boarding
house Of II. nj. Hartman, in the low.
er part of town, this morning, by
taking s%trychninc.
Rumor has it that she desired to &c
to the ball, at Taylor & Blake's hall
and her husband not wishing her &c
go, but intent on going himself, n lit.
tie domestic unpleasantness occurred
in consequence. She came up town
and procured poison and took hel
own life.
We cannot vouch for the truth OF
the above rumor, and prefer to give
the testimony of witnesses on the in,
quest, and leave the Judgment to hcl
Maker into whose presence she has
thus rashly hurried herself.
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/ a,
OF ths Rcmoval OF Obssractions ana -
Insurance Of Regularity ID tho e. =
currcnce OF Monthly Periods.

Cnrrense Of EIonthly Period.
~ " These Pizs arr an u9failfsg
RANKA Female Regulator, tntended tor
E@SM. special cases; Gose obstinate ones
66@2ssA srhese mldr and cheaper rsedt
yNN cines fall
&SSa3ss They are composed ofthe most
YEMNM active and powerful principleso OF
NMMA plants, roots and berries, 20
HEMee..YAhighly concentrated that each
INE pill contains more medicinal
9-- strength than . whole box or
SSs<s7x bottle Of ordinary dollar medi-
cine In the market. although potcer.fA, W.
% mid and pleasant n their operation, hal
he most feeble can take them soNA ps5ss
safety.
. ar They may DO safely used at any 49,,
and at any period, EXCEPT DURING TIM ras3
THREE MONTHS, during which the unfaiins
nature Of their action would infalibly Pc
vEsT pregnancy.
a All letters seeking information or
advice will DO promptly, freely and discrestay
answered. .
ss- Each boz consains about 100 p1s, and
& dropped in .chie paper printed IN deep 70
letters, Nth full and e1psickdirecsions enclosed
or Sent by mail, free Of postage, on
receipt Of price, t5, per box.
re- The Cherokee Pls Nos 3 are sold
81 all e~nterprising Druggists in the civilized
world, Some unprincipled dealers, however,
try to sell worthless compounds 7 place OF
this; those which they can purchase q 2
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Il

Taken before Coroner DR.. j. G
Hinsey, at an inquest held upon the
dead body Of Mary Jane Waters, in
the City of Ottumwa, Iowa, Friday,
Nov. 18th, 1871.
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DIR. 5. q. MCCULLOUGH, sworn
l was called ut Is minutes TO 5
o'clock this morning by her husband.
Saw her within the next 5 or 6 min
utes. Found life entirely extinct.
Suspected strychnlne poisoning from
appearances. Asked for paper or
any evidences from those present
that they might know or find. A
lady brought me y tumbler that she
and Mr.. Waters stated had been in
the room all night, it was empty.
On holding it between me and the
light | discovered the appearance OF
q white powder, it had not all been
dissolved. | took some Of that on
my finger and tasted it. 1t Wa.
strychnine. Left the house with thu
request that they would call tn,
Coroner.
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H0ofland's German Remedies

Are tue medicines you require to purity the
Blood, excite the torpid Liver to healthy &C.
ton, and to enable you TO pass safely through
any hardships or exposure.
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j.. H.. Waters, sworn, age %, resides
in Ottumwa, testifios as follows /:
"She Is my wife, age "a years. Have
been married n year. Nere mar.
ried in U%ricksville, Ohio. Have
lived in Ottumwa between 3 and
months. She died this morning be.
tween 4 and 5 o'clock. | do not
know what caused her death. She
told me she had taken poison.
saw her set down a glass. Dom
know any reason why she tool
poison. We had generally livet
agreeably together as mat aud wife
with the exception OF a few word.
occasionally, such as occur between
man and wife, She never made any
attempt at suicide before.
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DIR. HQorLAND'S PODOPHYLIM

Or substitute Tor Mercury pills. TWO PILLS
A DOSE, the most powerful, yet innocent,
Vegetable Cathartic Known.
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known tot Medical world. and will Grad
icate diseases arising from Impure blood
DEBILITY OF the Digestive Orr or disease
Liver, iu a shorter time than any othei
known remedies.
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TAYLOR. BLAKE 4 co.
March IS, Is7 -dwly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-08
mh3l aps II sheriff Of tSe f. SASsaHs
SUCCESSION OF THE LATE LOUISE KErsER,
deceased. wife Of George Schroeder.
Second District Court for the parish of Orleans
sa No. 33,se3. 50

Pr VIRTUE OF AND IN OBEDIENCE TO AN
- ORDER OF eale rendered March g. 1871, to me
Girocted BY the Honorable the Second District
Co1ft for the parish Of Orleans in the above emit.
tled matter win proceed to cell ct public auction,
y the Merchants and AuctiOneers Exchange, Royal
street. between Canal and Cust0mhOuse streets, in
tne;6ec0nd District of this city, on MONDAY, May
l. 1871, ct twelve O'Clock NJ, for account Of said
succession, the following described property, to
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, situate. living
and being in the borough of FreepOrt, fOrmerly
called Boulgny, in the parish Of Jeersons now ia
the sixth District of this city, in the square No 49,
bounded by Austerlitz, Laurel, Live Oak and
General Taylor streets. The said lots are ilesiQ.
mated by the numbers seven and eight. ON plan Of
two Thousand and ninety. three lots of ground
situate in said borough said plan made by Angus
tus Phelps, surveyor, dated the fifteenth February
18l9, and deposited In the ONCE Of Joseph A. Beard
late notary public in this city; said lots adjon
each other, and measure each twenty eight feet
ten inches and three lines front on Austerlits
street, between Laurel and Live Oak streets, by q
depth OF one hundred and twenty feet between
parallel lines. American measure, agreeably to sad
plan; together with al the buildings and Improve
ments thereon.
Being the came property acquired BY the deceased
by purchase from Henry Clement1 Millaudon per
act passed before 1. y. Kenny, late notary public
in and Vor the parish Of JeeFson, under dnte a ~
"a s;s .s:sJ k Is a.. ssn: e, !! y
Iiaeeseee tpn day efsals ~ tt1e DSIne6ts Is b.
tain Il Ssaal e1a1ae q Ave ri esSS 35j;f ~
ssss. inths event Of nen-paynenk
MN ssls1 nsug ~ f1is - = ossS:snA