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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24
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This grand annual Fair, the great
event of the year in the West, is to
commence Monday, October 9th, and
continue one week. Forty thousand
dollars in premiums are offered, and
competition is open to all the world.A
No entry fee ia charged except on
trotting, pacing and racing horses. A
grand auction sale Of stock and articles
on exhibition is to be held every day
during tho Fair. This will give par
ties an opportunity to dispose Of or
purchase fine stock, as well as to CON-
pete for premiums, and will add very
much to the interest of the occasion.
From the cheering reports everywhere
received. OF crops. we may expect one
| of the grandcst displays at THE Fair
| ever seen in this country. Stock going
to the Fair will be charged regular
freight going and returned free.
We never forget each recurring 23r,l
of July. Nine years ago to-day. our
self. Capt. Allen W. Miller and Capt.
Lambert, all of the Both Iowa Imfant-
ry. escaped by means OF forged pass,
from Tyler. Texas. prison. where about
5000 Federal soldiers were confined
as prisoners of war. After thirty
three days wandering through the Ell.
emy's country, we were So fortunate
as to reach the Federal limos in safety,
at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The terrible
hardships, the incidents, such as es.
capes from pursners. the manner ot
Subsistence on the way, &c. &C., OF
that trip, would make quite readable
tale. The severity of the journey
brought on disease with all three. and
the two captains died soon after get.
ting Captain Miller in abou,
three weeks and Capt. Lambert in
] some four months. after much suffer.
ing. They were both resolute young
men Of strong mental and physical
stamina and had they survived il
would have been a pleasure to meet
| them on these anniversaries and ia
miliarly recount the story Of our long
and fearful tramp together. Even AZ
ter so long lapse of time, our COM
panionship on that run for liberty has
endeared them in our memory in a
manner which no time can efface.
Sam Clark and John P. Irish have
started mutual admiration society,"
Here is what the Gate City says Of
Irish
"If we want personal, generous
l service, we can always appeal to John
with confidence that we will meet a
prompt and generous response. The
brightest boy born on Iowa soil an
orator and wit; with brilliant INTEL
lectnal qualities and generous and adj
mirable personal straits. Which is as
true as Euclid
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

A novel law salt was brought few
days ago before owe Of the Washing
ton local courts. in which Hon. Caleb
Gushing figured as plaintiff. the de-
fcndant being one Kelly. It is al
legged that Kelly did wrongfully keep
dog which was accustomed 10 bark
continually by day and by night. and
that, on Saturday. the 18th inst. the
defendant did then and there allow
the dog to bark necessarily from early
a.a,- through the r-L - = -
night following, and did thereby pre-
vent the plaintiff from studying and
transacting his lawful business by
day, and deprived him of his sleep
during the night, so as to iuiuriously
affect his health and the peaceful. ne
Of his property. On this count $1,000
damages was claimed, and on the sec.
oud count. which alleges that the said
dog IL furthermore dangerous one.
5000 damages was asked for. The
difference in the amount Of damages
claimed in the two counts seems to
Indicate that Mr.. Cushing has no faith
in the old saying that barking dogs
never bite.
Caleb won his snit and the owner of
the "dorg" was muicted in the sum of
S25 and put under bond to either kill
remove the dog. AS Caleb Is one of
the greatest legal authorities in the
land this will no doubt be held and
cited As a precedent in future cases of
this kind, and owners of dogs that
Delight TO bark and bite
will do we'll to lake notice and govern
themselves accordingly,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

The Pacific Rural Press says Cir
Deputy n. W. Garretson is visiting
California and Oregon for the purpose
Of organizing Oranges of the Patrons
of Husbandry. The Press. from in
formation obtained OF the DEPUTY,
makes the following statements of the
objects of the Order:
!. The cnnobiemeDt of labor and
the fraternizing Of the producing class
"a.
2. Bringing more closely together
the producer and the consumer.
3. Mutual instruction. The light.
ening Of labor by difnsing better
knowledge OF its aims.
A. Social culture.
5. Mutual relief in sickness aud ad.
yersity.
8. Prevention OF litigation.
Z. Prevention ofcruelty to animals
3. The overthrow OF the credit sys,
tom.
3. Building up and fostering home
industry.
10. Mutual protection to husband.
men sgainst sharpers and monopolists.
II is said that the new Cabinet OF
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

Perhaps there is not great deal that
is purely peppery, practically pungent
and pre-eminont'y prosiac in the fol-
lowing pugnacious paragraph, from
that old time organ of the Democratic
party, the Chicago Times:
IF the professional politicians who style
themselves the Democratic party. are
pledged TO anything by its history. il is to
the same form of rascality which is inccm
patihle with the deliyerance Of the people
from any form Of oppression. II thew are
pledged to anything by Its central princi-
ple.' il is to the robbsr doctrine that ''to
the victors belong the spoils,' the only
central principle that political organzr-
tons have ever been able u boast. And
if they are pledged to anything by its
"hope of benihcent career" it is to listrit-
ute the spoils among themselves If the peo-
pie will only be fools enough to trust to
their sweet promises"
And the Democratic party is the
same Yesterday, to-day, and will be
forever. Its only object is opposition
to the party in power, and the spoiis.
As John c. Calhoun said. they are
"held together by the cohesive power
Of public piuuder." 1t would be we'll
for all Republicans to remember this
when they are approached ny Demo
Gratis and asked to join Reform or PEG.
pies parties. Ask yourself what re-
form has ever been effected by this old
snd now cffetc party When they have
had the power.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24
ATLANTIc, July %.

A gentleman just arrived here from
Fontanelle, states that the hack run
ming north from that place, found the
Express Messengers sack by the side
of the road this morning. A man
living on the Nodaway road, ten or
fifteen miles south of the scene Of the
robbery, SAW ten men ON horseback
pass his house in the fore part of the
night. The sheriff OF the comfy start
ed out about IL o'clock last night TO
help search for them.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

The Dcs Moines Republican has the
following special dispatch, giving -
clew 10 the Express robbers:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24
COUNTY CONVENTION

Republicans of Wapelio county we
ask your attention to the call in this is.
sue for County Republican Conyen-
iion TO be held in this city on Saturday,
the Both day of August, 1879. The
Township Conventions are to he held
at the usual place Of holding elections
on the Saturday previous, viz, The sd
OF August at four o'clock. z, NJ. :.
Al this County Convention YOU are
to name the men. who for two years
from the lsto January. and in case of
Senator for four years from that date.
arc to ill The Important offices OF
County Treasurer, Sheriff, Auditor.
Surveyor, School superintendent, Cor
oncr, Supervisor. state Senator. and
two Representatives.
This embraces q isl of officers the
largest and most important we ever
have st one time upon county ticket,
and we DO hope that every republican
will feel it his ipdiv idual duty to at
tend to the work of putting tickle, in
the field. Be pleased 10 remember,
gentlemen. That not one of you has any
right to stand back and do nothing
and then ind faultwith the result, a bit
more than the farmerhae any ground to
find fault with his crop " hen he fails to
tend it, Come up 10 the work each
and every one Of you: let your Town.
ship Conventions be attended by q;
near every republican voter in the
townships as possible. Here is tn.
starting point: Send delegates who Az,
able, honest true men. and repnbli.
cans. Let there be honorable fair deal
ing among both The contestants for pla,
ces and their friends. We utterly de
spisc and sincerely depiore any trick
cry in conventions; lei there be none
OF it.
We hope to see the old Court House
packed on the Both OF August to it's ut,
most capacity. We expect to see the
utmost harmony and enthusiasm pre-.
vail in the Convention. We expect Il
see an unexccptionahle republican
ticket nominated, aud TO zee all the de,
fcated aspirants and their friends (toi
snch there will necessarily be- endorse
the nominations sincerely and heartily
We wish to say for ourselves that
editing the organ of the party in the
county, il is not proper for us to enter
into the contest for candidates. We
want it distinctly understood we have
not done 40, nor will we do so. under
any circumstances: none meet. come to
ns for aid. for we cannot and will not
give it. The ticket once made We
shall enter the fight for it's election
with all the vigor and ability we pos
sess.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

This beautiful Mower IL now 80 well
known, throughout the United States
and Hureps, that Il requires NO recon
0eudation--over 10 900 sold IN this
country alone. The emily balanced
lawn Mower with an ADJUSTABLE
HANDLE.
10 inch cut, croqast mower. bsauti-
fnl little machine for small lawns, Gro
quet grounds, cemetery lots. easily OPP
Grated by . lad or miss Of 10 years,
price e2oy - inch $a2, ~ inch. stand
ard size, sass 40 inch pony. $780, "a
Inch, horse for public parks and large
lawns, $l25. Every machine warrant
Cd 70 give perfect satisfaction. We
challenge the world to . trial, and 20
produce machine its equal. Try IL,
and you will buy no other.
Send for Illustrated Circulars.
MANUFACTURED By THE
BILLS "AlClimOdean0 Lawn Mower Co.,
COLTS ARM0RY. HARTFORD, Ct.
For sale by f
sHndPLH. BIR0H & CO.,
0sn'l so-wsstern Agents. st. Louis, 30.
msy5d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

1t Is said that the new Cabinet of
Spain favors federal Republic.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

The Secretary. of the Treasury de-
clines to endorscNthe appointment of
DIR. Mary Walker to q clerkship in
that Department. So DIR. Mary will
have to fall back on pills and potions.
Poor DR.. Mary
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-07-24

Several passengers on the Lower
Mississippi were attracted BY the alli-
gators baskipg in the sunshine. care
they amphibious, captain ?" asked q
locker on. "Amphibious hill" an
swered the enthusiastic officer "they'll
eat hog in minntep
The recent drowning of e. s. Mills,
President OF the Brooklyn Trust Com
pany, leads to the belief that it was
not altogether accidental, as was al
6rst supposed. He was q defaulter,
having sQuandered about quarter OF
million Of the Trust Company's
funds, in land speculations.
Mr.. Hiltz, q farmer of De Kalb
county, ILL.,, died last Monday Of pota-
to bug poison. He picked the bugs of
the vines with his fingers, and by
chewing tobacco at the same time,
some Of the new componnd-tobacco
and potato bng-entered his stomach
and medicine being useless, he died in
great agony.
A Danbury mans order for bis
wife's hat is q novelty in its way.
She was sick aud couldn't 90 for that
hat, so he drove in himself. He told
the milliner to put on q dollars worth
Of parsley, fifty cents worth Of string
beans, ten cents worth of cherries, a
few green currants, beet or two, a
little cabbage and about three slices oil
tnrnips, or, If it was too early for
turnips, make it new potatoes instead.
Mrs. Samuel Kesler, Of New Paris,
Ind, on Thursday afternoon gave birth
to lsssus nGtur9,-two males, united
face to face by q muscular formation
~ wide as the bodies, extending from
The apex Of the breast to the pit of the
abdomen. They were perfectly de-
veloped, save minor malformation
on one, which WAS minus an ear. They
were born dead, and will be preper-
we'd, but not for exhibition,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

40 Person can take these Bitters ac-
eordng 10 directions, aud remain long unwell,
provided their bones arc not destroyed by mine
raj poison or other means, and Vital organs
wasted beyond the point OF repair.
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Headache.
Chest. Dizziness, Sour Eructations OF the Sto-
mach, Bad Taste In the Mouth, Bilious Attacks,
Paptatlon OF the Heart, Inflammation OF the
Lungs, Pain In the regions Of the Kidneys, ami
hundred other painful symptoms are tie on;
springs OF Dyspepsia. One bottle will prove n
better guarantee of its merits than lengthy
advertisement.
For Female Complaints, IN young or old,
married or single, ut the dawn Of womanhood,
or the turn OF life, these Tonic Ditters display
decided an influence that Improvement Is soon
porceptbc.
rheumatism and Gout, Bilious, Remittcnt
and Intermittent Feycrs, Diseases OF the Blood.
Liver, Kidneys and Bladder, these Bitters have
no equal. Such Diseases are caused by Nitiated
Blood. =.
They arc n gentle purgettvc rs well
a powerful agent IN relieving tSsigestion OF In.
Hainmafion OF tho Liver and viscerAl Organs,
and In Bilious Dseascs.
For Skin Diseases, Erupti0ris, letter, Salt
Rheum, Blotchos, spots. Puppies, pustules,
Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, scurfs Discolora-
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SKIN OF whatever name or ntturc, are liter
ally dug W and carried out of the sys-
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Grateful Thousands proclaim NTSEdAn
BfTERS the most wonderful lnvigorant that
ever sustained the sinking system.
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Druggists aud Gen. Agts., san Francisco, CAL,
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From Baldwin.
BALDWIN CRY, May, 8, 1873.

BALDWIN CrTY, May, 8, 1878.
EDrroR STAR: : Being just in
receipt Of Star II May LIST, am
a, loss to know on what day it
is published, ard having but mo-
mcnt's time. will sketch an item
or two.
NJ. O'liourke is putting up a
house.
W. A. Duren is erecting al sd-
di'ion to his store for a residence.
Mr.. Pool has put up a barn,
and designs keeping feed store,
] understand, and is now erecting
blacksmith shop to be running
in few days.
G. F. Bosnm ia having a nice
open front put into his store, and
is getting up a fine post office case
with some $50 boxes.
The Kennedy & Co., saw mill
is doing a fine business this sea
son, a vast improvement in all
respects, over the management Of
last season.
The r. r. bridges and grading
arc progressing with commenda-
BILE activity. aud everything be.
gias TO show signs VI progress.
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Township Settlement.
BALDWIN, May 2nd, 1873.

BALDWIN, May 2nd, 1878.
Pursuant to notice the Town
ships Of Webber, Cherry Valley
and Pinora met in joint conven-
ton, to affect a sctiloncnt caused
Ivy division OF Pinora.
James Blood was elected Chair
man; William Davenport, Clerk.
Adjourned until l o'clock, pm.
Board called to order by Chair
man; Messrs. Patrick McLapghlir,
William j. McCanscy and George
Clement wore appointed rs a
Committee to form Basis Of Set
Element. Board adjourned to
meet May 9th ut Narvina ut 10 a.
M.
NARvINA, NJ y 9th, 1878.
Pursuant to adjournment the
Joint Board were called to order
by the Chairman.
Roll called by Clerk and the
following named officers present.
Township of Pinora, james
Blood, supervisor; Patrick Nc
Laughl,n, Clerk Paris g. Munro,
Justice.
Township Of Cherry Valley.
Albert q. Alien, Snpel visor;
George Clement, Clerk; David
Loree, Justice.
Township of Weber, George
w. Townsend, Supervisor; Will
liam Davenport, Clerk William
j. McCansey, Justice.
Report If Committee on Basis
of Settlement was adopted. A
Committee of three were appoint.
ed to ascertain the amount Of in
dcbtedness, moneys and credits
in the hands Of tho Treasurer of
Pinora, aud the Committee re-
ported the following result /:
That the Township OF P,nora
assumes all debts and pays the
following sums; to Cherry Valley,
Sl00.S7; and Weber. S3G.2+.
Approved, aud the Board adj
jourued with the bcst of feelings,
aud may they always continue
that way. ANON.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

A DANBURY man became convinc-
cd the other day thet won'an's tenn
per is very irregular. lie had been
moulding some bullets. and had neg,
lected to cool oil the ladle in which the
lead had been melted. While he was
counting the bullets his wife came in
to the room humming n tender love-
sung. Suddenly the song ceased, and
the man was made aware that some
thing had happened by catching an
adjacent coffee on the bridge Of
his nose. The unhappy wife and
mother hal taken this picturesque
mode of informing him that she had
picked up the lallc by the hot end.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

A YOUTH of Danbury went off rid
Ing with questionable company, Sun
day. When he came home ut night
his aged father took him by the small
of the neck, and. to use worldly ex-
preston. lifted him. The young
man came ar, und to the back of the
house where his mrthcr was, aud com.
planned bitterly of the treatment. He
was inclined t. feel had towards his
fdher, but his mother smoo,he him
down. She said You mustn't
mind it, John your father Is getting
old and childish -"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

There was general row in the
village, lat Friday, some halfa-
dozen tights,one mans face fright
fully lacoratei. NJ arrests; cause,
whiskey.
Another salo IN i,st started.
A law suit or two in rrugrcss
now Is evolving some rich dcvcl-
opmcnts, a slight history Of the
roccodings ,nay not DO nn'im-
portant at some future day.
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Seeds, Plants, Trees
prepaid by Mail.

Nv new priccd descriptive Catalogue % t'holce
Flower aud Garden Sctds, Is sorts ~ eth for 81,
new and choic" varieties ~ Fruit and Ornamental
Trees. Shrubs, Everprrcns. 1torrs. Craps. lili"s;
one year grated Fruit Tr,cs for mailing: Fruit
stock NJ all kinds: Hedge Plants, &C.; rho most
complete assortment In Tho country. will ba sent
cratis 10 any aln'addr.ss, with y. q. hox. True
Cape Cod Cranberry FOR upland or kswltnd. 81
pr i0o0; a. pr no; pr paid by mail. Trad" List
TO dealer. SEEDS on Commission. Agents want'd
u. ". WATSON, Oli Colony Nurseries
and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Ia.
;tblishcl 1912. 3-i0-22.
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TIE TIDE OF EMIGRATION
TrRyEn.

Seekers for ncw h6mcs are pouring into
Southwest Missouri, attracted by the cheap
Lands of the .iiidHticd Pacific Rat
road fDDtp0aY.
This Company offers 1900, 900 acres
Of the finest lands in the world, nj from 81 to
Sl2 per acre, on seven years time, and with
free transportation to all purchasers.
This Road, .Ncrer BLochHded bU
SDOir, is destined 10 become the national
highway between NeW York and So"
Francisco; and to the Industrious tar'n.
era ofohlcr States we earnestly recommend
this land Of cheap homes, sure that nowhere
can tile poor man linda more grateful eli
mate, hotter soil, or greater productiycness.
For full Information, with Maps and Pam.
phlets, address: AMOS Tuck, Land Commits
soncr, % South Fourth Street, st. Louis.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

A FEW days ago lady living
in Newport, Rhode Island, dis
covered that her children, several
in number, showed unmistak
able signs OF having the scarlet
fever. Being unable to procure
any assistance she worked watched
aud administered medicines. day
and night, to frrr sick children,
until her system gave ont and
she became insane, in which con.
dition she still Remains.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

HENRY Latcnures employee at
the lumber mi Of Ladcrack II
Bros, at Salzburg, Bay County,
was struck by Il splinter thrown
off by a circular saw on the 22d
nit, with such violence as to
sustain the fracture Of his leg.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

G W. JOINER and Son. commenc.
Ell plating tn, Village Of Chase, this
morning. About City lots have been
contracted for already, several good
Mill sites have been purchased by
heavy capitalists from the Eastern
part of the State and Northern Indi.
ana. Several Merchants were in town
yesterday looking for location, and
all seemed inclined TO purchase here,
as work is the order of the day.
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SPERMAT0RRH

Caused By SELF abuse excessive venerv, the symptoms
bving Seminal sscs Indigestion, trrahy Ices OF
power aversion ~ s"cy rcndefiuf marriage Improper
Tits disease u very and Thousands mcpe nct
moving what the matter. do not or cannot vista
re After 10 years experience have prepsred cures
No. The oruat on stage. No Tbs stage Of progress
Nos - he stage ~ decay and fmpotcncy al vs. trest
w few cases, and perseverance
any ofthc kind state your case fniy, send
avc dollars and the you need viii ne sent p"strsd
tb<s van have sk home NJ less than travelling
tensc without exposure. One package will convince
snd cure IN Tits way Is Ger ain In time a. remedy
changed To suit circumis' anccs.
Pamphlets enabling any "a state their fully, %
wages In ssaisi letter envelope &c - coats. address
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

MANY of our cltIz.ns are paying
some attention to the matter OF
fenck. 1t not only makes lot
louk batter to fcnce it, bu. it is
tho uJst feasible way to prevent
pigs from Prospecting IN the gar
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-05-15

liz another column will be found
the official report Of the settlement
between the townships of Web.
Der, Cherry Valley and Piuora,
on the 9th instant. There was
not much money involved in the
affair, bat thcro was, what is Of
greater importance, abont ten
Thousand dollars worth of good
will mutually gained by the oper.
alton.