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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05
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J. Prugh a Sons for Orient lamp
burners. They have just received q
fresh supply. They are the most
elegant fixtures, rs we'll as tho very
best ever offered in this market
They have also on hand everything
10 their linemost suitable for Holiday
gifts,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05

We are informed by the officers Of
the First National Bank that per-
mission has been given BY the Comp.
trol'er to increase the Capital Stock
of tho Bank 70 1000, If desired,
ard that steps are now being taken
to lnoreasc the capital to 500, 900 at
present, and 10 the full amount
authorized, as last as the demands of
the business community seem to
call for il.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05
From the DAMS, Deoeneer soth.

PEssoSAL.-Timothy o. Walker,
one Of the democratic eachens OF the
Hairy Nation, is in town. He rep.
resents bis Bloomfield Dmocrat a
hourishing like . green.bay hoss. Ii
any of our merchants want TO cult
waite tho democratic trade Of the
Hairy Nation, and the outrageous
shades OF classic Soap Creek, we
would commend them to Walker and
his oracle.
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Married.

At the residence Of uhe brides
mother, Dec. 18th, BY Rev., r. A.
Clapp, Mr.. WV. H. HAWKINS Of
Monroe, and MISS ELIZA ALcoTr.
The thanks Of the COURIER 90
with this couple. They have done
two good things, to.wit Getting
married and sending their compli.
ments TO this Office. May their tribe
increase.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05

The NORTH No. Railsoaatraek ~
been raised At the approach u oar
new wagon bridge over the Des
hrrues. making \, no y reach
The bridge apoh The city side all that
could be desired. Before thh was
dose the apprcaCh, vU . hide too
esrscipi'oua IAls Sfisse h nov u
every sense y rsppl, spis ordsr, aud
Che finest, sa3esa Ind mess commo-
dloss Of any that srans this river
anywhere. Besidss L can Be reached
without any fording ct the very
higlsest stages OF water.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05

IA a a. -. p Ia .r.
Died. On Wednesday morning,
Dec. 2Stb, near Agency City, lows,
after q long and painful illness, reaul.
ting from cancer 10 the breast, Nancy,
wife Of Henry Vangant, in the 54th
year Of her age. ,..-z-.s....,s.,.... ....,,.,,
{ The deceased leaves . husband and
son to mourn her loss. Her life was
one cf modesty piety and snassamipe
usefulness.
Voice altsr Sulce haah died away, &
Cnoe in my dWClline heard: $3.50 ~
sweet household name by name la4h cl,ans,d
10 9tl0Ee tugN10aep w0e0 81 -
From dream 0fnfght on ea0h 1 caii ~
Each Of the fAf femOv'd;
AnH waken 70 my own w!ld @y,
Where ase ye, my bslOv'ds"
49, sd y VI H.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05

AcciDENT.-A boy named Rails
back, aged 17or l8, was standing on
the track OF the D. v. R. r., this
morning. at Alpine, and in spite OF
all the adnonitions of tho engineer
insisted upon staying in the way Of
the engine. He was, Of course, an
tremendously dumped on Of the
track, ard had his foot badly Smash.
cd. He Is in . fair way 20 recover,
with Dr. Orr attending him.
LArsR-Hls leg has been ampsts-
ted, tsN s-iil IS
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05

MARaIED.--BY Raw. r i. Briggs,
on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 1870, &,
the residence OF the brides father, in
this city, Mn. HENRY C. ALcorr and
Miss ELLEaORA g. GoGpssyav, 10Th
Of this couaty. & 500 IS VI = Z
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Since the above was received, an
other has come from the kind broth
or entrusting to my care $oiO5, for
the usc Of the unfortunate boy. 4
viii be one Of 26 persons TO make
up the rcmaining twenty.six dollars,
and . subscription paper win DO left
with Mr.. Bonney at the News Depot,
and every person willing to aid in the
matter, ran leave his Cor herr name,
and tho amount donated at that
place. Therefore all things what.
soever 20 would that men should do
TO you. do you even SO to them"
Ell. BRoss.
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a RARE COLLECTION. 9
ReNallI Repk IA: :s, 8. Are; ss;1 2:ssss
valus6le inlOrmatlon tm eyesybody. 6sat63
mai! {Gcs Of pmtage) for nfty cents
Address, a, N.1 s +; a Mohs e G. =.
IlrQkelQ l!n|lectiAn OF nearly one hnldssd
YloAg y096Glly4 rece1pts fbr makiDg bma.
els, Superior Cider, and much Oklpor useful IN
formation for those dealing In o. msnuiH0.
turing any Of above. either for tle trade o.
nifty cents. Address. -
h. 3. NORMANDY. 5oi Market ssssss i
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alone 10 the world It prsscnt- John
Garter being dsAd.A
The article OILY waits for his photoj
which d. Nh NesSs / must get
and seheo ks fps0pOss 70 get tho
plates and rcpublish Tho article for his
beDe6t-let him seIl copies rs he can.
1 ThonFtie)e, VIII bring him, some-
thing Att ~ NH be aims Time befOrs
il cah By ihxde available. Ct shall
pass etSrto hin whatever is rcCeiv-
Cd from Scrihher.1 sF VI ~
If yon will take the trouble to beg
. LITTLE for him now, il will serve
him in the sore pinch. -.
Please write me at once about il,
and worry much oblige, '
g4ee Yours fratetnally,
J. X. NurriNG.
Rev. II. BRoss. A 81 e43 faa.
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COU GH NO II ORE.
WINE OF LIFE,

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink: Warmers vinum Vito, or Wine Of
dfe. is free from any poisonous drugs Of inn
purities. being prepared for those who re-
quire stimulanE II Is . splendid appetizer
aud tonic, and the finest thing In the world
Ior purifying the blood. tits the most pleas
ant ana delicious article ever offered 70 the
bitters. or any other article. tits more healthy
and cheaper. Both male and female, young
or Old, can take the Wine OF Life, II a. Ii
fact, life preserver. Those who wiz, to eI,ioy
ROOD health and q free now OF lively spirits.
Will DO Well TO take the Wine OF Life. It Is
~ 10 sold BY druggists; also ct Ill respeCtab3e
saloons. Price one dollar. In quart bottles.
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LOOK TO your osliLDREes.'

LOOK TO YOUR oAtl0REss.
THE GREAT SOOTHING RElrHDY
Mk4 C0reo Collie and Gripping mi pniC
VnnVouBkl the Bowels, and ho(11eakeof a.
.aYRuP the pfocsse Of TeethinE. 80
MRS. }subdues Convulsiuns audi Pn1c1
wnnNnIo cident to Infants and Csnts
Z SYRUP. (Children. s6
, Mis-. WHITCOMB'S SYRUP CurGs Dlas-
children Of all a1e9. gsa
Il is the Great 1nfants' and Childrsns s0se)a-
lag remedy In all dis0sdeu brought on b.
Teething or any other cause.
Prepared by theGRAFTON MEDICINE CO.,
st. Louis. Mo. Sold by Druggists and Deal
eFg In medicine everywhere.
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CE FIRE PREMIUM nE
Do 1MPR0V FAMILY NC
Sewing Machine,

l0VWAA6 m0C1A1AC,
sl2.5o clear profit per day. s7sper week. $500
per month made easy by any lady or gentle-
man introducing this genuine and original
old favorite. With It's many new and pra.ctl-
cal additions, making the most com plete com
bipation of valuable and useful Improvement
ever effected In any one MACHINE. The EN-
and utility. entirely different in model and
design from any low priced machine IT is The
most serviceable, elegant, aud reliable Family
sewing Machine ever invented, gives perfect
satisfaction wherever introduced Has re-
ceived premiums. Stood the test OF 10 years,
and an al Is July approved Of BY every family who
strong and beautiful Elastic Lock stitch, with
wonderal rapidity and certainty. Sews any
to the thickest fabric, firm and neat, with
ease. Uses all kinds of sir srthread direct
from the spool; is improved with new SELF
uaes the adjustable straight needle. pe,peDdi-
elsaf motion, with powerful lever action
iess Sses all me good qualities oftlie best high
ptic,d machines condensed, without their
60 \ inohs or iaalt. sample OF sewing
SO = see on receipt OF s,amp. For certificates
=, Sc dc criptiye i,gnipl 'sts iiaIia,l free
\ thorough practical sewing machine, FOR
I, lily use.-Ttibufie. A very stfelng2ai,d re-
SDit ln'lehine, at u low price tandard
IatS Deautihul sewing machine IS one af tie
hl9St4naeninus pieces Of mechanism ever in-
vented. Democrat. ia. Worth Jingny times
It's cost 3" any lainiiy.-N. Y Weekly. IL Is
quite new machine with lis many late inn
PfoveiaeDts. ana sews with astonishing ease
rlpidlty and neatness. --fsepubiican. N. Y.
S SIM iaaesiines. as sainples selected With
care Tor family use, with everything complete
sent to amy part of the country, Der express,
packed IN strong wooden box, free on receipt
teed, Forward cash by registered letter, or
postotfice money order, at our risk agents
wanted, male or female. everywhere. N. W
containing extra liberal indu a.
Inents. sent free, Address Family sewI 3
York. aug26-wIy,
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From the daily. Decembss slst, is7c. ~
"A Hapry New Year 70 I'll the
patrons of the CouRl.al
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The Digger Indian Chief has out
. new bulletin.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-05
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NAPOLEON Surrendered fs
FRANCE A REPUBLIC !! {!
AL The GovernmcntsN of Europe,
T...r Ctunabling 4 ~ /.

AN We Gorcrianacnts of Europe
a.a Csumbling e !,
GOODS LOWER THAN EVER, ~ y
a, II Cliamberlin wishes to inform the peo-
pie Of Agercy CITY and vlclritY, that he has
ust received bran new stock IN Mefcfiai'disE
Boots, shoes. Hats, Caps. Frrs. Queens ware
Hardware school Books, &C., which he oIfurs
for sale At very low prices. Come and see for
yourselves. fF4-tF q. gs-.Ef 49,. II = y
am thankful for the very liberal patron
nge received and hope by strict integrity 10
business, and by Offering good goods, at low
Egss a. t. CHAM X IrisT IiN. ia I
sep. l6.w6mS. u - : - -. .S''.5fJ.g
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05
Courtesy to Women.
he Saturday Revieac SAYS

The Saturday Rerisw says:
That women do not receive the same
amount Of attention in England as they
do in the United States. il true. There
it is positive cultus, exaggerated as
cults generally are 10y fashion, superst-
ton, or caprice. Its exaggeration is
fatal to its beauty. When male courtesy
ceases to provoke gratitude or recipro-
city, it ceases to perform its intended
functions. When attentions are ex-
tor,ed as a right, their flavor and spirit
are gone. When two gaunt women
take up position of blockade by the
chairs of two inoffensive men, and one
drawls out, " | wonder how long we're
to be kept standing, and the other
drawls in reply, Il don't know what's
become of mems gallantry," the imme-
date capitulation of the besieger is a
tribute to female pertinacity, not to
sentimental tenderness. Yet it was
from feeling of tenderness to the inn
puted helplessness Of woman that the
code of chivalry arose. Woman was
supposed to be weak and powerless, and
the help of man was dictated 10y the
precepts both of Christianity and of
Ilutt ayes knOWD
the institution Of strong-minded, mid.
dle.aged females, of strange attire, vol
uble tonge, and exacting demeanor, it
lis probable that the code of chivalry
might have been modified.
AS it is, a law made for the protection
of the most charming has been con-
frmed to the advantage of the least in
teresting of the sex; and ii is much to
the credit of American men that, in
their own country, they exercise ira
ditional gallantry even under the most
unpleasing conditions. Perhaps neither
they nor the objects of their attention
know how much their practice is influ-
enced by the discipline of ancestral
Puritanism. We suspect that in Eng
land the sort of gallantry exhibited by
the Cavalier and non.Puritan world was
often anything but respectful and that
true courtesy, like cleanliness and
punctuality, was among the special vir.
tues of a lowlier and sterner class.
1t certainly is the case that, if one
wants to find the most widespread and
profound courtesy to women nowadays,
one must look for it not among the
.polite" French or the refined Italians.
but among the descendants of the
American Pilgrims, or among the cult
waited representatives of English Puri.
fans
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

readily cash a check with that sigma.
tuTe -
"Oh, yes, that is all right Anybody
who ever saw the Deacon's sign manual
could tell it at a glance"
So the Deacon divided up his cha
grin with the junior partner, and felt
better-or worse, I've forgotten which.
The fact is, no man is safe in swearing
to his own signature-not even Horace
Greeley to his own-for no man writes
signature twice alike, although he
may preserve his characteristics. And
| would give very little for the testi-
mony of experts" unless backed by
pretty strong collateral evidence. 1t
would not be difficult, ordinarily, to
identify a body of writing, such as a
page, or even a dozen lines, but to de-
eide as to the genuineness OF single
word or signature is more than should
like to do, if either life or happiness de-
pended upon it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

plication to the tender part of small
quantity of tincture of perchloride of
iron. There is Immediately moderate
sensation of pain, construction, or burn
ing. In few minutes the tender sur
face is felt to be dried up, tanned, or
mummified, and it ceases to be painful.
The patient, who before could not put
his foot to the floor, now finds that he
can walk upon it without pain.
BY permitting the hardened, wood
like flesh TO remain for two or three
weeks, it can be easily removed by soak
ing the foot in warm water. A new and
healthy structure is found, firm and
solid, below. If thereafter the nails be
no more cut around the corners or sides,
but always curved in across the front,
they will in future grow only straight
forward; and by wearing shoe of rca.
sonably good size and shape, all further
trouble will be avoided.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05
The Polar Seas-SOme New Facts.

The German geographer, A. Peter
mann, has published in the current
number of the GeographiSche Aihheik
aaqen an elaborate report on the recent
Norwegian expeditions 10 the Polar
Seas. He says that it appears from the
observations and measurements made
by Capt. Johannesen and the other
commanders of these expeditions, that
the sea grows deeper towards the north.
The whole of the inlet between Nova
Zembla and the Russian coast is less
than 100 fathoms deep, except IN three
small places, while TO the north OF Nova
Zembla the places where the sea Is 100
fathoms deep are Of great extent, and
at 76 deg. north latitude the depth at
tains 100 fathoms. The deepest part
which has yet been sounded IN these
waters is in the Sea Of Kara, east OF the
Island Of Waigatsch 90 deg. north
latitude), where the depth is 400 faith
oms. As 10 the climate, the Guit
Stream is shown by the Norwegian eX-
plorers TO extend TO Nova Zembla. The
stream is here from $50 TO 200 geo
graphical miles wide, between the 10th
and 74th degs. of north latitude, and OF
a considerably warmer temperature
than that of the adjoining seas. 1t
proceeds from west to north along the
coast of Nova Zembla, where it meets
another warm current, proceeding from
the mouths of the Obi and the Ienlssei
in the south. The most important re-
suit of the Norwegian expeditions, says
DR.. Petermann, is that they prove a
complete dissolution Of the ice in the
Sea of Kara, and that the fragments OF
ice which are still to be found there in
theSummer months in no way impede
either the navigation or the fishery. 1t
is now beyond a doubt that this sea,
which has hitherto been in such bad
repute. can be traversed in all dlrec-
tons, and that it is possible 70 sail
round the whole island Of Nova Zembla.
This completely demolishes the old
superstition which gave the Sea OF Kara
the name of au ice.cellar." During
the first half of the year, up 10 about
July |, the navigation Is barred by a
belt of ice between the 6Stb and 72d de-
grees of north latitude. east and west OF
the Kolgonyeh Islands. This belt ex-
tends north eastward from the Russian
coast TO Nova Zembla, and euen in May
its average breadth is l55 geographical
miles. 1t may, however, be avoided,
thinks DR.. Petermann. by steering 10
the northeast from Norway, and 10 the
northwest from the White Sea up to
the 73d or 74th degree Of north lati-
tude. During the whole Of the months
Of July and August the Sea Of Kara is
completely navigable, as its average
temperature is 2.25 deg. r. and ice dis
solves in those regions at temperature
of 3 degs. 1t appears from these data,
concludes DR.. Petermann. that even in
ATTITUDES so high as 20 deg. the sea,
though blocked by huge masses of ice
for ten months in the year. is open for
navigation, and completely free from
ice, during the two remaining months;
and that scientific discoveries of great
importance might be expected from an
expedition sent into the Polar Seas by
way of the Sea Of Kara, the islands Of
New Siberia, and Behring Strait.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

Iv.GRowGyG TOE NMLs.-rhe most
painful diseases of the nails is caused
by the improper manner of cutting the
nail generally of the great toe) and
then wearing narrow, badly-made
shoe. The nail beginning to grow too
long and rather wide at the corner. is
often trimmed around the corner, which
gives temporary relief, but it then begins
10 grow wider in the side where 1t was
cut off. and, as the shoe presses the flesh
AGAINST the corner, the nail cuts more
and more into the raw flesh, which be-
comes more and more tender and irrita-
bile. If this state continue long, the
toe becomes more and more painful and
liberated, and fungus proud flesh
sprouts up from the sorest points.
Walking greatly increases the suffering,
till positive rest becomes indispensable.
Begin the effort at cure by simple APP
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

BARK LICE ON APPLE TREEs.-Where
these annoying insects exist the trees
should be carefully pruned first, and
then washed with very strong soap suds
or lye; afterwards the rough portions of
trees infested should be scraped with a
tree.scraper, or an old hoe. These lice
are very hurtful to trees and fruit, and
should not be allowed to get foothold
in the orchard. 1t will not be too late
to fight them any time this year or next.
Orchards well cared for are not so liable
to the visits Of the louise, but sometimes
the most carefully managed become
infested. Only vigilant duty can secure
exemption.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

IlIGH CULTIVATION FOR CoRN.-The
question with the farmer is. will it be
profitable for me to spend money and
labor for manure, and raise 80 to so
bushels to the acre. or had | better rest
satisfied with ID to SO bushels. This
question every one must decide for him
self. 1t is the most important question
he can ask himself just now. There is
no doubt about this, that it is perfectly
practicable to raise IS bushels of corn
per acre by high manuring. Every
farmer can do this on one acre or two
acres If he sets himself to accomplish it.
Now the question arises will it pay to
farm five, ten or twenty acres after the
same thorough manner.
A very careful and thoughtful farmer
said TO Us in talk on this subject If
! was sure it would pay | would hire
man tomorrow and set him to hauling
manure from the village" 1t would
seem that there is nothing so easily de.
termined as this vexing question as TO
the profit OF extra outlay in the way Of
manure and labor. If no additional
expense is incurred for fertilizers. vet
the labor of cultivating must bc done.
and the only problem to be analysed is
that of setting down the extra yield of
crop against the cost Of extra manure
and labor. 1t is wholly safe to say that
by the best methods of culture % bush
els may be added to yield per acre.
This would fully pay for all extra ex-
pense the first season, while the effects
of the extra manure would be quite as
marked the second year, and sometimes
even TO the third.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

REMEDY FOR HEAvEs.-A "Veterina-
rian writes the R,Vai NeW Yorker !:
" IIeaves are caused by the enlarge.
ment, and often rupture, of the air cells
of the lungs. and are incurable for no
medical skill can rebuild or repair the
broken.down structure of the lungs.
Much can be done for the relief of the
ANIMAL however, by the feed, which
should be nutritious and lie in little
compass, as bulky food distends the
stomach and presses upon the lungs.
Plenty of grain and little hay, with the
dust well shaken out and little water
sprinkled on, with steady work or exer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

The defalcation at the pension
office in New York city turns out to be
at least $3.50. 600. Many pension checks
have been returned to the pension office,
there being no funds to meet them.
Gen. Lawrence is the Ascending pen.
sion officer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

During the suspension of HOSTILE.
ties at Neuilly, the troops of the two
armies will hold their respective posi-
tons and the fire ceases all along the
lines.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-05-05

The Dying NEVER WEEP.-It is a strik.
ing fact that the dying never weep.
The sobbing, the heart-Dreaking agony
of the circle of friends around the
death-bed, call forth no responsive tears
from the dying. Is it because he is in.
sensible, and stiff in the chill of disso.
luton? That cannot be, for he asks for
his fathers hand. as if to gain strength
ir the mortal struggle, and leans on the
breast of his mother, sister or brother.
in still conscious affection. Just before
expiring, he calls the loved ones, and
with quivering lips, says kiss me I"
showing that the love which he has ever
borne in his heart is still fresh and
warm. 1t must be because the dying
have reached a point too deep for
earthly sorrows, too transcendant for
weeping. They are face to face with
higher and holier things, with the
Father in Heaven and His angels.
There is no weeping in that blessed
abode to which he is Fastening.