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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-02
uistrict Court,


The case Of VIM. a. jordan vs. th.
Township Trustees Of Center town
ship, being an application for . writ
OF Certiorari to roview proceedings
| in relation to the vote taken on the
both OF January last upon the ques'
ton 81 levying . railroad tax, has
been before the court for good part
Of three days. The proceedings thus
far have been arguments BY counsel
on . demurrer to petiAon. Judge
Hendershott and W. w. Cory Esq.
appear for the plaintiff, and Judge
Trimble and 3. Il. Burton Esq, for
the defts. Judge Trimblo opened
the argument on Friday Of
Tsst week and occupied some
two and one half hours. On
Saturday Judge d. 4 Cory con-
sumed the entire afternoon in their
argument, and to-day Judge Il. clo-
sed his speech, and Mr.. Burton is at
this writing closing for tho Prffs.,
and will probably talk up TO 3 o'crk
p. m. This case hae no precedent in
the history Of the courts Of this State,
or that Of any other, and raises many
new and interesting points very i'm
portant in their character. The
chief complaints made in the petition
are, that one-third Of the resident
taxpayers did not petition for tho
election, and that certain persons
voted who were not registered, and
did not make proper affidavits to en-
title them to vote. It is asked By
the compliments that these questions
b reviewed by the introduction Of
testimony outside Of the record or in
other words new testimony. On 1.-THE
other hand the defendants claim that
nothing outside of what properly
constitutes the record can be passed
upon in this proceeding. If there be
any possible defect now raised or that
can hereafter be raised, we had better
try the question over again at the
polls.
LATER. Argument closed, and
the Court announced that it would
give its decision on Wednesday
morning.
We orred in announcing that the
decision Of Judge Williams would be
made on this morning. The Judge
did so state ct first, but afterwards
extended the timo to Saturday NOR
ninp next.
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From Daily Courier, February q.

from OaMy courier, FebruRry ~.
Tho case Of habeas corpus on
behalf Of II. X. Steele, Is now being
examined before his honor, Judge
Williams. It is . very interesting
case and q largo lobby is in attend.
anco to hear it. Judge Trimble, T.
Il. Perry, Esq, and Judge Hammond
appear for Steele, and Stswsrt and
Yocum for the State. We were
present and heard the staten ents
made by the attorneys, and we
should judge by their statements that
rich Developments may be anticipa.
ted in the trial Of the case. Evident
ly the attorneys got very warm in
making their statements.
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NOTICE

In hereby given TO all persons having notes
or inter eat, due the School Fund of WapelIo
County, Iowa, that said dues must be paid up
or new notes and mortgages given therefor
said dues to he adjusted; or legal proceedings
will be instituted in each and every case.
GEO. D. HACKWORTH,
FebQ.W4tl Auditor Of Wapello Co.
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Diod-This morning, Feb. q,
1871, ALVIN f., infant son Of John
II. and Louisa Il. Lewis, aged five
months.
Funeral tomorrow, 2Sth of Febru-
airy, at 10 o'clock .. M, at tho family
residence on Second street.
Relations and friends OF the family
are respectfully invited to attend
without further notice.
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DIR. y. S. FITCH's Family Physician
20 pages, sent by mail free. Teaches how
to cure all diseases Of the person /; skin,
hair and eyes, complexion. Write to ia
Broadway, New York.
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Keystone Corn Planters for sale by
Russell d White. Farmers get the best
planter This you will do by buying
the Keystone -sverybody call and see.
march pvt.
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Russell q white, ON Second street,
Ottumwa, Iowa, have just pceived a car
load of Star Cultivators, with latest Inn
provements. Farmers call and see before
purchasing elsewhere. march 3-wtf.
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Low Prices on Everything in
DRY GOODS, BOOTS,
49,. 49,, S H @ E S. &C., &c.
Valuable Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers the we'll known
farm f,r sale, known As the vancleve
farm, adjoining Blakesburg. It Is beau
tifully situsted and equally divided be
tween Meadow, Pasture and Plow land
with living water, plenty Of wood and rail-
timber, and well calculated for stock. II
ID we'll fenced and the buildings are In
good repair. Barn 54x42. A good orchard
with grated fruit etc.
CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, POST
OFFICE, CHURCH. DC.
The farm il for sale for no fault--the
subscriber being alone and somewhat in
years, wishes to retire from farming.
Ono half Of the purchase money can re-
main on time II required. Those whe
want stock farm or nearly eco acres,
will do well to avail themselves Of this
opportunity. For further Information,
address, e. p. PECK,
Blakesburg, Iowa.
Reference Nv. W. Asbury, Ottumwa.
feb.l6-w2m.
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CLOTHING. - Walter Jordan has
just returned from Chicago, whore
he bought an immense stock of
clothing.
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Mrs. Thomas, OF Hazleton, Bu-
shanan county, died very suddenly
the other day, and her husband is
under arrest on suspicion Of having
poisoned her.
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FARM FOR SALE I
GREAT BARGAIN I!

Eighty acres Of choice land In Highland
township, Wapello County, Iowa, on
which there are dfty five acres In cultiva-
ton; hewed log house two good wells
of water ; a small orchard, and about ten
q fine stream Of living water. The whole
eighty acre lot il good smooth land, we'll
adapted for cultivation or stock raising.
Cheap for cash, or at . reasonable price
on time. l will sell It together, or divide
1t into lots to suit purchasers.
THOS. E. CORKHILL.
feb.l4-dAW2m. y
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Russell q White, on second streets, sell
the Keistsr, Warden q Porter plow. Best
pillow In use. march 2-wtf.
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$4,000 BOYS AND GIRLS
WANTED, one or more In every city,
village and neighborhood in the United
States, to work At leisure hours for good
pay in cash. Pleasant, permanent, honor
able employment Write at once to JOHN
b. ALEEN q Co., Chicago, Ills. Please
mention where you see this.
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,JoHNsoN's
RHEUMATIC COMPOUND
Sellers Imperial Cough Syrup,
Lindsay's Improved
Blood Searcher.

RHEUMATISM AND NEURALGIA.
No medicine ever offered to the public
for the cure Of rheumatism, Neuralgia,
etc, has gained such wide spread repu-
tation rs Juhnson's Rheumatic Com
pound. 1t is. beyond doubt. an invaluable
medicine. Testimonials of Its virtue have
been received from rich snd poor,
learned and unlearned, civilian and
soldier, while physicians commend 1t, and
use 1t In their practice.
Established 1895. 1881.
SELLERS IMPERIAL COUGH SYRUP.
We beg to call to the mind Of our readers
that this season of the year, above all
others, Ii the one In which they are liable
TO Coughs. Colds, Influenza, etc., whilst
the little ones are in constant danger Of
that most alarming and fatal OF all dis
eases, Group. It 10 therefore necessary
that every family should provide posi-
tive remedy, one that IL ready for use ut
all times. Sellers Cough Syrup you will
find a sure and sdeedy remedy for Coughs,
Colds, and all diseases arising from them.
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SAFE.-No fear Of An overdose, wet
weather or sore mouths IN using Or. Hem
rvs Root and Plant Pills, they are entirely
vegetable. SEQ advertisement.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-02

Treasurer Lotspeich raked down
into the County Treasury over
$4,000, yesterday, and it wasn't q
very good day for tax paying at
that
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Republican City Ticket.

The REGIsTRY.-As the Board of
Registry closed last night we footed
up the number of votes and found
the total registry to DO 9s4 votes
distributed among tho wards as fol-
lows:
First Ward...... ..............372
Second ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. :
Third ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fourth "....~.................228
From tho interest taken at this
time we arc certain that the city
election next Monday is to DO worry
hotly contested. We have only to
say lot evory republican stand faith
fully by his colors in regard to every
name on our ticket and there is no
danger but that wo will elect tho
entire ticket save the LIST ward trus-
tee.
In this ward the democratic major
tity is large, and though our candi-
date Col. Sam Mahon will run we'll,
still we know that democrats never
scratch q ticket. We know there is
no reason why any man should 60
back on any candidate on our ticket
and before any republican does so
let him count we'll the cost tor it does
not end with the defeat Of tho candi-
date but Injuries friends and foes
alike.
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER
City and County News.
Democratic Ticket.

Do1uOCI0eAV l4VAOCs
There was just NJ lively sorim'
mage for the nominations, Saturday
night last ia the democratic Conven
ton, q il any Of them had q
ghost Of . show to DO elected.
w. B. Llttleson, was nomiDatsd
for Mayor; John Gray, for Mar.
shal; James Waugh, for Assessor
and Chris. Auwerda, for Treas
urer.1
John Shea, for the First, James
Hawley, jr. FOR the Second, ]. NJ,
Kiser, for. the Third, and B. B.
Durfee, for the Fourth wards, were
nominated for Councilmen.
The personal make up Of the
ticket is respectable, and we shall
have no fight to wage against il, on
that score during the impending
struggle. Nov let us see il wo can
expect such treatment from our OPP
ponents? i,
While conceding the unusual good
personal character of the democrat
10 ticket, every fair minded man
must admit that our own is in this
>respect fully its equal; moreover
they are all faithful Republicans,
and personally and politically enti-
tied TO receive every Republican
note in the city.
We earnestly exhort every good
Republican; every friend Of order and
good government; every good citizen
who desires the wise system of city
improvements SO auspioiously iuaug-
urated by the present Republican
Council, continued by its successor,
to see that he is registered in the
right ward, and over and above ell
that he votes.
These things done faithfully,
then We may be saved the mortifca-
ton Of having our enemies announce
Mt tho close of the election, that
the principal inland City Of Iowa
has gone democratic.
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'sSteam," said DIR. Lardncr. s'is tho
grcat annihilator - it annihilatos
timo and space" eyes," said anoth.
or, "and multitudcs Of passengers
too"
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Obrian Harrows manufactured and sold
BY Russell q white. 0ttumwa, Iowa, We
claim that oncs over the ground 10 u
good ~ twice with amy other narrow
Farmers, don't fall to call and see Il
Second street, west Of Court. mar swift.
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proprietors.

Dr.. L. Taylor and Col. Sam. Ma.
hon are in Now York buying goods
for their respective wholesale houses.
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UNCLE JOsH'S
TRUNK FULL OF FUN.

a Portfolio Of 6rst-cIasS Wit and HumOT,
containing the Richest Comical Stories,
Cruel Sells. Substituting Jokes. Humorous
New Conundrums and Mirth.p Provoking
Speeches ever published. Interspersed with
parlor magic, and nearly 800 funny engrav-
ings. Illustrated cover. Price Is cts. Sent
BY mail, postage paid, TO any part Of the
United States, on receipt of price,
DICK & FITZGERALD. Publishers, Is Ann
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Over two hundred tickets to the
great Concert for the benefit of the
Baptist church of Ottumwa, which is
to come off at Taylor h Blake's hall,
March Sd, have already been sold.
Prot. Hood aud the best vocal and
instrumental talent in Chicago have
been engaged for the occasion. The
hal; will evidently DO crowded to
witness this, the musical event OF the
season, and we have to suggest the
buying Of tickets carly at Taylor,
Blake Il Co., or Stewards Music store
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BLOOMINGTON, I'LL. NURSERY.

10th Year. 800 Acres. ID Greenhouses.
Largest Assortmept-all sizes. Best Stock
Low Prices! Would you know What. When
How TO Plant! Fruit. shade, Evergreen
Apple Seed. EARLY Rose Potatoes, Shrubs,
Roses, Greenhouse and Garden Plants, &C.,
&C. Flower and Vegetable Seeds! Finest,
Best Coliection-Sorts and quality. Send 20
cents for New. Illustrated, Descriptive Cata-
logue-9O pages. Send stamp, each, for
pages Bedding and Garden Plants-32 pages.
and Wholesale Price List-2a pages. Address
+. X. PHOENIX, Bloomington, Illinois.
4 GREAT OFFER. HORACE WATERS, 4Sl
u Broadway, N. T., viii dispose Of One
Hundred Pianos, Meiodeonsy and Organs OF
extremely low prices, for cash, during this
month, or will take part cash and balance
in monthly or Qual terly instaliments.
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a q Az ID.

"A G "A h Ia
desire to Inform the public that have
sold all my interest In the Fire Insurance
Agency represented by me to 7. ]. collars,
who viii continue the same business At the
old ONCE over the Ottumwa Bank, on Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
In retiring from the Insurance business. l
take this occasion to thank the people of OF
tumwa and vicinity, for their generous pat
ronage, and most respectfully commend them
to my successor ~ q gentleman OF well known
Integrity aud business experiences and who
ID eminently worthy OF public condence.
EDWIN WHITE.
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POTATOES 1t q. 90 to Si.50 per bushei, al
MOFFETS GARDEN, above town. Also
the usual assortment Of Nursery stock,
fob.l6-W1mi
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A Word OF ADvIcE.-Mothers know the
importance attached to the care ofteething
children. Read the advertisement OF
Mrs. whitcomt's Syrup in another col
umn
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SHERWOOD'S
PATENT POTATO DIGGER

The New york tribune se one time said
that although improvements and inventions
Of machines had beon made In almost every
branch of industry, yet NO one had - yet In.
vented q Potato Digger Of practical bene0t.
have made such an invention and now,
after years OF patient toll, anxiOus thought
have brought It TO such perfection that can
confidenrly recommend Il tothe public. The
machine has been Airly tested. y has re-
ceived the endorsement not only o. the Bel
entifc American but OF practical Agricultural.
tsts In different parts OF the country.
It u impposstble In Ibis space 70 give null
description Of the Digger. Imagine however
pillow, formed by . combination Of shovel.
curved bars, and simple errangemente BY
which the potatoes may be dug - the rate Of
one Thousand bushels Per day by one man
Ii IL no heavier thans common two horse
breaking pillow, can be managed BY Any nxm-
OF, or farmers boy, digs up and lays out 9voyy
potato that In worth preoexvtn& ready 70 D
Gathered up, free from dirt and NJ foe market
II took prenaiumat the District Agricultu.
| raj Fair 81 Desmoines, Iowa, and honorable
| mention 1t the Wapello County Agricultural
Fair At Ottumwo.
state, County and Township Rights Sos sals
FOR further psiticulars, terms, a., add.ss
SHERWOOD ACAA6ON.
March ldAwtf. OttumwA. Iowa
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= = = ! Z 8 !

To THE WORKING GLASS Two are
now prepared to furnish all classes with
constant employment at home, the whole
of the time or for the spare moments.
business new, light and profitable. Per
sons of either sex easily earn from soc to
S. per evening. and proportional sums by
devoting their whole time to the business
Boys and girls earn nearly az much as
men. That all who see this notice may
send their address, and test the business
we make the Unparalleled offer: To such
as are not well satisfied, we will send ono
dollar to pay for the trouble of writing.
Full particulars, valuable sample which,
will do to commences work on, and copy
of The Peoples Literary Companion-one
ofthe largest and best family newspapers
ever published-all sent free by mail
Reader, II you want permanent, profit
able work, address Il. G. ALLEN & Co.,
AUGUSTA. MAINE.
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ATLANTIC (CAss Go. TELEaRApH.--
This is the name of Late Young's
new paper, which has just reached
us: 1t is handsomely printed, ably
edited, and in evory way credit to
its proprietor and that section Of
Iowa. II will find its way into the
house Of every public spirited citizen
OF Cass county, and we hope it may
live thousand years and its shadow
never grow less.
New PApER.--"And now comes
the Page County Republicaa, Vol. 1,
No. l, looking bright and dean as a
new pin; and what is more, it il
sound on the question Of politics. II
is published at CIarinda, by Loury &
Mcintyre, and among its advertisers
we notice that ofJohn Hite, furniture
dealer, who formerly resided near o.
tumwa. Success to the Republican
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n reat Medical Book aud French Secrets for
y La,.ies and Gents. Sens free for stamps,
DIR. Bonapartc Il CO., Cincinnati. Ohio.
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FINE THING FOR THE teeth. The
fragrant Sozodont has taken n very prom
inent place among the most approved
dentritices of tho day. II il u very popu
lar article for the toilet, highly recon-
mended by all who have used il, ss .
beautiiier and pressrver of tho teeth, re
freshing the mouth, sweeteaing tn,
breath, and Arrestiug the progress o
decay.
/ atSnaldinn,a Gina % stiak LAT Al.i.. ..A
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PERsoNAL.-Our old-time friend,
Ira Q. Witham, Esq, has returned
from Boston, and entered the new
Grocery house Of Joe Chambers 4 Co.
Another good thing which he has
done, is to got married, bringing his
bride with him. lra's many friends
in Ottumwa will hail his return With
pleasure, while his connection with
Chambers is fortunate for both par.
ties, as he was always one of the
most popular and successful salesman
who ever sailed from tho port of
Ottumwa.
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e. Insurance written in the most reliable
Companies.
! Improved and ,unimproved city property
md farming land for sale.
dec.A.
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TO FARMERS. p MAHIsp ! mann FsIm
TO work on shares. by one who thoroughly
understands farming in all lis branches or
l would accept situation to work and take
| charge of farm, cows and dairy.
1 Address fpost.paldl stating conditions,
WILIIAM MeAiASTERS.
fehl6W2ll OttunMa. WRIello Co., Iowa,
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We orred in announcing that the
decision Of Judge Williams would be
made on this morning. The Judge
did so state ct first, but afterwards
extended the timo to Saturday NOR
ming next.
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nSYCHOMANCY,-A lady or gentleman
II can make II 900 a month, secure their own
happiness and independence, by obtaining
iOj pages; cloth. Fall Instructions to use
theil power over men or animals at will, how
to Mesmerize, BECOME Trance or Writing
Philosophy of Omens and Dreams, Brigham
Young's Harein, Guide to Marriage. &c., all
mail, In cloth 81 ,25; paper covers 81. No.
tice.-Any personwiliing to act as agent will
receive a sample copy OF the work free. AZ
employment should send for the book, enclo-
sing 10 cents for postage, to L. w, Evans IL
Co., ii South Sth ST., Philadelphia.
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Avoid Qacks.-A victim of early indiscretion
n causing nervous debility, premature de-
cay, &C., having tried IN vain every adver-
tized remedy, has a Supplements of self cure
which he will send free to his fellow sufferers.
Address j. II. futile, rs Nassau ST., n. Y.
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Osaqe HEDGE Plants

BY the 1000 or 100000 at the very lowest
rates also general assortment of nursery
stock, FOR prices. address tstating Quantity
rem Co, Ill.
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STABLE ON :GREEN DsTREET,
OTTUAwA, IOWA.
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"spalding's Glue" stiokisst thing out,
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-09-10

A SINGULAR CEREMoNY.-The Sherborns
Journal describes ga touching occurrences"
which has just taken place at the little
village of Longburton, in Dorsetshire.
The curate of the Protestant Church
was engaged to marry the only child
of the vicar. He was taken i'll, and
the marriage service, at his earnest wish,
was celebrated by special dispensation as
he lay ON his death. bed. The day after
his burial was to have been that OF Lis
marriage. The weddipg-cake was pro-
vided, and was cut at his funeral. The
coffin of polished oak, with gilded furni-
ture, was placed in the drawing-room,
having upon it q purple and white pail,
beautiful heart-shaped garland Of lilies,
orange-blossoms, and other delicate flow
ers. In the centre was small cross, SINH
larly composed. The mourners wore
white Grape hat bands, those who preceded
the body white silk hat-bands, and all, in
Guiding the bearers, white kid gloves. A
hymn was sung in che church and another
in the churchyard, after the coffin, with its
floral adornments, had been lowered into
the grave.