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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Proceedings Of Auditor In vacation.
AUDITORS OFFICE, !
WAPELLo CouNTY, Ia, /,
OffnmWa- Nav lR 1879 l

Nels. Pearson files claim for dam
ages upon the road petitioned for by
N. P. Peterson, April Is, 1873, rcpres-
enting that he is the owner Of the ST.
SE4 Section 20, and the NE14 MEL
Section %, township u, range 10, that
the road will run the entire length OF
his land, which will damage him 10
the amount of seventy five (75.OO
dollars.
Asahel Terrell, Curtis Chisman and
Benz. Garfield, are appointed a COM
mission to assess damages; to begin
work on the oath inst, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, and report back to this office on
or before May 3lst, 1873.
VIM. III. CALDWELL,
Co. Auditor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
EsfraY MARI

Estrayed from the subscriber, five
miles east of Ottumwa, light bay
mare, 8 years old, small star in fore
head, hind legs rather crooked, and
she PAGES rather spraddling looks as
if she had had the big Jaw. Any in
formation of her whereabouts will be
thankfully received and literally re.
warded by CHAs. WILLET.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
THE BLOOD.

p,u,,vs ~ rus FACE. Case
have been troubled for p"s' ''s
OF four years with very :. es".'.
eruption on my face, and Ii :" 800
many different remedies, as :
physicians, and had given up disco :"
aged, thinking ] never should be
cured, when ] accidently heard of
your King Of the Blood. | bought
bottle and used it according TO direc-
tons and received relief and by using
three bottles more ] am completely
cured, and can cheerfully recommend
it to those afflicted with scrofulous
diseases, or any impurity of the blood.
III. B. MINER,
Telegraph Operator, Ayoca, N. Y.
See advertisement in another col
nm H.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

On account Of the great popularity and immense
success OF DIR. McCabe'S Renowned Medicated
Blackberry Brandy, In curing Diarrhea, Cholera.
morbus, Dysentery. aud summer complaints. I'M.
prfncipled parties in some locations are attempt
ing to manufacture and sell an imitation, VII.
famous compound under The name of Medicated
Blackberry Brandy. There Is but one Medicated
Blackberry Brandy In the United States, and tina,
Ia never sold In bulk /: the McCabe Medicine Com.
pany offer reward of Eve hundred dollars to any
responsible party who Will furnish conclusive evil
dence Of the violation OF their rights as above.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

The most inviting landscape in Iowa
can now be seen by climbing the hills
and looking South and West at the
green fields on the other side of the
beautiful Des Moines. If we have a
citizen who does not properly appre-
ciate it, he should emigrate forthwith.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Postal cards will be good thing for
editors. They can send out duns on
them, and everybody that handles the
mails will know the men that read but
don't pay for their papers. A word to
the wise is sufficient.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Republicans, notice in this Issue the
call for republican County Conven-
tion. Tho. Township Conventions are
TO be held on the It'll OF June and the
County Convention on the 14th. Re-
publicans please attend to your duty,
let every township be represented.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
OlUE,ESE,

ID. w. Averill, NJ. D., pays especial
attention to all diseases of the Eye
and guarantees cure in all acute and
chrome Inflammation, graduated lids,
cross-eyes, entropion. ectropion OF
turning in and out of the lids. &c.
Office on Main street, over Gray's
Clothing Store. as lwstW.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Circulating Library.

Mrs. T.. +. Ives will loan Literary
and Scientific works ut from 10 to
% cents per volume, to be returned as
soon as read, or within two
weeks. This will afford our citizens an
opportunity to avail themselves OF
reading the current literature of the
day, at a very Insignificant outlay OF
money. Call and get your books
Corner of Market and Second streets
Books ordered of any kind, when
wanted. mlb-d6twl'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

A PRooF.-Nothing is better proof
of the excellence of an article than the
frequent limitations of it.
These counterfeits are the universal
tribute which worthlessness pays to
merit. The sterling worth and popu-
larity Of the Charter Oak Stove is at
tested by this standard. ma WIT
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Thos. Foster, ESQ., of Washington
Township, called to-day and ordered
the COURIER sent for q year to friend
in Kansas. 1t is encc uraging to ms to
see such sterling men rs Mr.. Foster is,
appreciating our efforts and kindly re-
membering us in substantial way.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Coal NoTIcE.--To the farmers and
all Others wanting coal, | have to say
that l have opened my coal bank, three
miles west Of the Salem Chapel, on
the Eddyvillc road, and am prepared
to furnish coal of the best quality, to
all who want il at the cheapest mark
etable price. TIN Terrell.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

New spring goods at Mrs. Platts y
Highlands. Ladies will do well to call
and examine them before purchasing
elsewhere. Agents for Cornwell's Self
Fitting Chart. m20dwtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

g o. Tower, in Court street. will fur
nish several varieties of garden seeds
ip 10 is of Ten Dollars and upward, and
take crop on a part Of either the seed
or V, egetablcs at prices fixed on deliv-
cry If the seed for planting. dw-tf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

d. w. AvRILL, D. D. s., thoroughly
understands every branch ofthe Dental
profession, and all operations in Oral
Surgery all diseases Of the head and
face treated successfully; the worst
liberated teeth treated and saved by a
new process; crooked teeth straight
enened; soft teeth hardened; and
sets inserted upon every base known
to the profession.
Office over Joe Gray's clothing store,
Main street. md6tw4t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

What has become of the "great Ma
tional gamer" There hasn't been a
bout at it in this locality this Spring.
We have had our pencil sharpened to
tell of broken noses, sprained wrists
and skinned shins, but we're disap-
pointed in an opportunity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

RooATIoN WEEK.-This is Rogation
Week, and Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday are called Rogation Days,
from the Latin rogare, to beseech. Ex-
traordinsry prayers and supplications
for these three days are said to have
been appointed in the third century,
- . preparation tor the devout obsery-
ance of our Saviour's ascension on the
next day succeeding to them, denomi-
mated Holy Thursday, or Ascension
Day. The whole week in which these
days happen 10 called Rogation Week
and In some parts is Gale d Crop Week,
Grass Week. and Procession Week.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Somebody's poor Tray has given up
the ghost, and his lifeless body adorns
the ditch in front of Ben. HIGHLANDS
Livery barn. His obsequies will be
performed under the special super
vision Of the city officials.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

KID GLovEs.-M. ii. Hawks keeps
constantly on hand q full line Of Kid
Gloves of all standards manufactures !;
also of Hosiery, Ladies' Underwear,
and other Furnishing Goods in great
variety, and at the lowest prices.
.,AGlxIrIf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Mr.. Gottschalk, agent for Mad an

Mr.. Gottschalk, agent for Mad VII
Anna Bishop, one OF the worlds
nowned singers, has made arrange
ments for her appearance in this city,
at Lewis Opera House, on the even
ing of the oath, Saturday.. She will
be assisted by Frank Glider, Pianist,
and Alfred Wilkie, the celebrated
Tenor, from London. Such an enter
tainment has never been given in OF
tumwa and may never be again. We
predict for her crowded house,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Frank Bell, alias VIM. Foster, alias
Charles Hall, who stole Jim Kings
horse, had his examination to-day be-
fore Mayor Orr, and his bail wac fixed
at 500, failing to procure which, he
went to the Sriggett to board at the
expense of "we the tax payers"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

We have received from P. B. Hulse,
III and 119 State street, Chicago, four
Of Krusi's Drawing Cards, just pub
lished by d. Appleton h Co., that are
. splendid thing for children begin
ming to learn to draw objects. They
should be introduced into our schools
generally.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

ExcURsIoN.-H. g. Sigler, Secretary
and Treasurer of the Iowa State Sab
bath School Convention, is making ar
rangements for special excursion
train from Council Bluffs to Mt.
Pleasant, the place of meeting for the
Convention. The train will leave
Council Bluffs early in the morning
and arrive 1t Mt. Pleasant in time fol
the first session Of the Convention
Special rates amounting to about one.
half fare to and from, will be made
from Ottumwa. The Convention
meets june llth. Particulars will be
given hereafter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
r.rrRrRy.0OO

Chester White, Poland and China and
Berkshire Pigs, warranted as good as
ere. w Tho rneri-ots for eoto by A. l..
Graves. Orders from distance will
receive prompt attention. None but
good pigs sold at any price.
Ottumwa, May 9Th, 'T3. m6wH
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
nErURATiON MEETING.

We appeal to our people to come
out and mako final arrangements fol
Decoration Day. The meeting will
be at the Congregational CHI oh or
Friday evening, 23d inst. at s o'clock
The principal arrangements to be
made are in reference to the obtaining
and strewing of flowers, and to impro.
wise a choir of singers for the occasion
Ladies will please attend and singers
also. Don't forget this meeting, VIZ
beg of you.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

MILLlNERY.-The attention of our
readers IL hereby called to the adver-
tisement Of Miss Benson, Milliner.
When you want any goods in her line
give her call. She sells nice goods
very cheap.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

POLICE ITEMs.-ThQ Mayors regu-
lar standby, David Crusen, was up
Wednesday for having taken one
more public drunk.
As David is regular" the May
or had to "raise" the last fine, and SO
informed David that his fine would
be $l4.75, and that he should labor
until he had worked out that amount.
Frank Carr was also before his
Honor for drunkenness and using pro-
fame language, and for all this amusc.
ment he paid into the city treasury the
sum of $500.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Dentists wareis u poor substitute
for Natures. Let those who SO be-
lieve, use the SOZODONT, which, il
daily applied, will prevent all necessi-
ty for false teeth by keeping the real
ones sound and healty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

We are indebted to Mrs. E. f. Ives
for q folding slate, which is a very
nice thing, aud best Of all, is noiselcss
y use. She has stock Of them for
Feale.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

N We notice Old Settlers Meetings are
Again being talked up for the year in
! various counties. Old settlers here
j seem to have too much to do to ever
wet upa meeting Of this kind.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
OskalO0sa, Iowa,

Our National debt at the close of the
last month, was $2,l5S, 4S9, los. The
national debt Of Great Britain on the
same date, was $3,929, 100000.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Go to Mrs. Platts & Highlands 10 buy
Millinery goods, il you wish to be
we'll pleased, for they will sell
cheaper than the cheapest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
II there 4. Anything

You want, in the Drug or Book line,
you will be sure to find it at Taylor,
Blak Il Co.'S, and at the lowest pric-
es in the city. IN Is dEwti
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Allfhe Letesi styles

In stationery, such az Initial and
French Note Paper, Gold Pens, Paper
Weights, Paints, and Artists Materi-
ais, in full stock at
TAYLOR. BLAKE 81 Coz.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

N The COURIER Office has been brimful
aof job Work for several weeks past,
working day and night, but we still
are prepared to do more. Bring on
your work.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

81 Nnrods-Go down to Dond sta
tioui'on the ID. v. Road. The pigeons
Il xoostihg thercabouts are breaking
loWuthe limbs of the trees.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Tnyl0rsBlake a 90.

Make Ladies' Fans specially, and sell
them way down in prices. Call and
see them. d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
Farmers and Merchants

Will do well to remember that Nc
CULLoUGH & LILBURN pay CASH for
all the butter and eggs they can get
Bring them OH, opposite the Post Of
fec, Ottumwa. Mar19wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

If Won want to cave money, buy
your White Lead, Llnseed Oil and
Glass of Williamson u kELLEY's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Wall Paper and Curtain Goods, al
STYLES and grades, at very low prices a
WILLIAMSON & KELLEy's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

he speakers on Decoration Day in
city on the 30th inst, will be Rev.
Murphy and w. j. Mitchell, Esq.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

ssTo what base uses we are brought
at last?' Yesterday VIE saw boy
using sword, which his father had
carried worthily and triumphsnily
through the great Rebellion, as reap
ing hook to NOW the grass in The door
yard.
"And they shall beat their swords
into plowshares and their spears into
pruning hooks; nation shall not lift
up sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war any more"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
waps,,o County Medical Society,

OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE
Happy Relief for Ysang Hen from the
effects Of Errors and Abuses In early lifs.-
Manhood restored. lmp&0iments to Marriage
removed. New method OF treatment. Ne d
and remarkable remedies. Books and CiFcu-
lers sent free, In sealed envelopes Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION. No. south
Ninth ST., Phi,adsI ohfa. Par Institution
having a high reputation for honorable con-
duct and professional skill. mar24dw3m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
nRoa,. CoRN WANTED.

In exchange for Brooms Or Cash at
Ashland, Iowa. B. McDIvrrT.
4t-w.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

A word to The wise is sufficient. Go
| to Hover s. Bros for Pictures of any
/ kind. mI9wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

If you want fine Picture in any Of
the new styles, go to Hover s. Bro.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

In fact. almost anything from CAMBRIA
NErpI E TO q STRAIN sAW.MlLL.
ANY one In need Of anything, would do well to
,.Il ana ace M Now. all WHO want to make .
raise or those who have more property than they
know what TO do With, come TO U.S. We can sat-
isfy you. ~as 'o"'
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

Notice Shea's local, and when you
want No. stove, consult him about
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
kRECh,S
CATARRH0CHES1S,
or Ohronic Catarrh Remedy.

Ihave been severely afflicted with CataFrh
in the head. with almost constant discharge
and by using Keck 4 Huntzsngers Catarrh-
oohesis am now well and cordially recon-
mend this great discoy 81 to all afflicted with
this loathsome disease. MRs. MoI.LIE BLACK
Fairfield, Jefferson county, lswE, July y.
1872
/ suffered with Ca,arrh In my head for
many years. My lungs became affected
which gave me great pains: With the advice
OF others used four bottles Of Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, assisted with four
bottles OF DIR. Sage's ta.arrh Remedy, to open
the little glands, but found no benefit from
them. I am now using Keck's Catar rhochesls
and CAN say feel n great benefit from II. The
pain In my lungs Is all gone My head y
clear. 1 would advise all aftiictsd with cat
arrh to try II. las. LYDIA DUNCAN,
| Washi pRton, Sent 6. 1872.
Mt. PLEASANT, Iowa, sept. III, lsa2.
This Ia to certify that have had q Catarrh
/ for the last ten years keck'e Catarrh RENE.
| dy has entirely cured me In three months.
1 heartily recommend Il to all afflicted vish
! that disease JAMES DoUGHERTY, JR.
1 The above Ia true W.T.. DoUGHBRTr.
i Prepared and sold by Keck 4 Huntzinxer,
Fairfield, Iowa. For further Information en-
| qnire OF W. III. Cooper, West Main street, OF
tumwa. Iowa. msy20d4twGm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

The firm OF Lewis 4 hickey, piasters, was dis
solved the 18th .fAy rii, Is tIutasa -aasant
All debts due TO or from Them win he settled hy
either OF the partners.
NAV Ihtn 1sTs w. H. LEWIS.
ml6dhwlt y, Il. Buckley.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

LADIES SUITs for spring and sum-
mer, also all kind of Ladies' Furnish
ing Goods, at M. Fl. Hawks on Main
street. m2dwtf
Drugs, Patent Medicines and all 9TH
err goods in that line can bcshad at low
prices at WILLIAMSON s. KELLEy's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22

usln9 yer lei Wssk - III sales,
- yssl ssssas dsss'sAs sssssss 40
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-05-22
WASHINGTON, ID. CT
Nav 18TH 1874 (

nee Changes I'm I0Wa Essr the
Foss yA Ending May l7th, ISIS.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-20

MAIL nARRANaEMENTs.- The Northern
mail OPENS $50 and To-. 80 a.. NJ. closes
8 A. NJ. and 6.SSaP. M. Charleston
opens z "A. Ma and 2. 80 P. NJ; closes
e.15 and $50 Pm. Western opens 6. 80
and $50 A: M: closes and $50 P. NJ.
Wilmington opens 4.30 r. H.; closes
GA. N. Greenville opens 6.45 P. NJ; !;
closes 6 A. NJ. On Sunday the Office is
open from 9a to 101S A. NJ.
L1ouD GhuE.-An excellent liquid
glue can be made. by dissolving glue in
nitric ether. This ether only takes up
q certain quantity of glue, so that there
is no danger of the solution being too
concentrated. The glue obtained in
this way can be made to have the con-
sistency Of molasses, and it's tenacity is
said to be twice that of glue dissolved
in hot water. A few pieces of India
rubber about the size of bullet put
into the glue and we'll shaken will dis.
solve in few days, and add to the ad-
hesiveness of the preparation, as we'll as
protect it from the action of the mois.
ture.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-20

flames Jenkins" said o school.mas-
ter to his pupil, "what is an avernge?"
"a thing, sir" answered the scholar
promptly. ''that hens lay eggs on. -
'..Why do you say that, you silly boy 2"
replied the pedagogue. 'tBecause, sir, !"
said the youth, II heard gentleman
says the other day, that hen would
lay, on an average, 120 eggs year."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-20
STANDARD FAMILY MEDICINE!

TKE reputation of DIR. HEINITsH HIS NE
old friend, Mr.. Eilhsrdt, has introduced
BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS in Europe, and
says they are IT. best medicine for the Blood
and Liver. This is what everybody says.
The Blood and Liver Pills for the Liver,
Queens Delight for the Blood, Rose Cordial
for Bowel Complaint, Quaker Liniment for
Pains aud Aches, Kina Chill Cure for Chils
and Fever. Are for sale at HEINITSH'S
Aug t Cheap Family Drug Store.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-20
Piedmont Airline Railway.

6RRR E:s2 T SSHE' G1ERHSSaD Nie6Doaa TInEi ana
Danville, Richmond and DanSille II. W., N.
@. Division, and North Western N. G. r. w.,
in effect on and alter Sunday, May II, 1878:
GOING NORTH
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-09-20
Change of Schedule.

CoLCMDIA, s. c.. June 2S. 1872.
A2e s9Q 4a2 gs@s2s2 to GO in,o efect or
and after Sunday, goth instant:
NAIL AND PASSENGER TRAIN
Leave Columbia at r 80 am
Arrive at Charleston at lOp nm
Leave eCharlestonat. ............. e.. 600 am
rrlve at Columbia aet................l.45p ct. AS pm
HIaHT EXPRESS, FREIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, [sundays excepted.]
Leave Columbis. .7.15 p m Arrive. 6.15 m
Arrive Oh harleston 7.1Op m Leave. .6.45 am
Camden Train will run Monday, " ednesday
and Saturday, as follows:
Leave Columbia at. 1o40A. NJ
arrive at Camden at... S25 ?. n
arrive at Columbia aat.......... 6.40A. NJ
A. L. RLER, ,Vice-President.
&. B. PIcKISs. General Ticket Agent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-23
More Counterfeit Money.

On yesterday an attempt was made to
victimize Mr. John LichtenwaDger by
passing off on him $26 in counterfeit
money for goods purchased. While the
money was being counted out, Mr.. L. saw
the back of one of the shinplasters and
threw it aside, but the man kept on shov-
ing out more of the same kind, until he
had paid his Indebtedness. In fact, he
only paid out the bogus.
Mr.. l.. was suspicious at seeing so much
Rew fractional curaency at once and took
it around to the bank, where it was pro-
nounced base. The name of the party was
Tandy Welsh, who keeps country store
some distance above Jacksbore', but Mr..
Lichtenwanger thinks Welsh was imposed
on by designing parties and did not know
the money was counterfeit. He, in the
meantime, loses nothing. as the goods were
not delivered and he had the money, such
as it was, also.
1t will be stamped before it is returned
to the owner, so that the identical moiety
will do rascals no good hereafter. Just
here question is pertinent If all the
counterfeit money agencies are sawdust
humbugs, where does the "queer" come
from?