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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Last evening about 5 o'clock the CRY
Of fire rung out on our streets and soon
Second street was alive with 'thous.
ands Of people rushing to the fire
which proved to be in the house Of
D. w. Tower, and now occupied BY
Mr.. Fetzer as . boarding house.
The fire originated from one OF
the flues in some manner and ran
up between the chimney and clap
board. The bucket brigade assist
ed by Shepherds long ladders, did
prompt and excellent execution, and
In twenty minutes . fire that had got
good start was completely subdued.
The furniture in the house during the
first ten minutes was pretty well re-
moved from the house as the fire was
very threatening in it's character. The
removal Of furniture was made with
out much damage to it. The damage
to the house is not great and the loss
is covered by insurance.
We want to say one word and we
hope It will be needed: When fire
breaks ont like this one especially, so
far removed from the river, if parties
before starting for the fire will each
one catch bucket and 60 with it full
Of water or carry when convenient
. ladder, often thousands Of dollars
can be in this way saved. A few buck
cts Of water judiciously used ct the
tells well, as was the
ease in this fire. Rushing to the fire
preparation avails bus little
save the carrying out OF the goods in
the house.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

COneOrd GfNpc V10e9
Only Five cents each at O. Towers, on
Court street also a full assortment OF
Garden Seeds at25 per cent. less than
generally offered at In this market,
and largely of Iowa production; also
Field Seeds generally, with Bird seed,
Flax Seed, Mustard Seed, &C.; also
Maple Trees and Usage Hedge plants
in any quantity. inch dit w3m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Coal NoTiCE.-To the farmers and
all Others wanting coal, have to say
that Ihave opened my coal bank, three
miles west Of the Salem Chapel, on
the Eddyville road, and am prepared
to furnish coal Of the best quality, to
all who want it at the cheapest mark
etable price. TIM Terrell.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Every body and his wife and dauRh-
tors are wanted to call at &C. War
dens and see the piles of goods Of all
varieties that he is now receiving, and
which he will sell just as cheap for the
money a. any house in the CITY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
April 2lst.

A. T. Hawthorne, commissioner APP
pointed to view and II deemed expe.
dicnt, to change road petitioncd for
by Wilson Sylvester, April 9Th, 1873,
this day returns his report, recon-
Intending the change as petitioncd for.
1t Is hereby ordered that Thursday,
June 10Th, 1873, be set as the time for
final hearing before the Auditor.
WIN. III. CALDWELL, Co. Aud.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

A citizen suggests to us that the
cistern on market street be plastered
and that pipe be laid from the spring
near the Episcopal Church, to it, be-
low. the frost, and thus this cistern
would always be full Of water for use
in case of fires. The suggestion, we
think, is . good one, and ought to be
considered by the Council.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Two coal diggers were in town on
Saturday, and after tussling with tang
plefoot to their hearts content, concls-
ded to have a tussle with one another,
but the marshal and deputy interferred
too soon, and thus spoilt their fun, in
which they intended to spoil each 9TH
eer'a faces.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Our market report shows q big raise
in the price of corn. This we presume
is caused by the scarcity In market as
farmers arc too busy blowing to bring
much in. As soon as the market is
fully supplied prices will drop down.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

People who have been thinking OF
going to Nebraska, will do we'll to
read the dispatch in to-day's paper
from Lincoln, in that State. The
weather is miserable enough here, but
we don't wantto emigratc to place
where people freeze to death in April,
within two rods Of their homes. We
don't want any Nebraska in our'n.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
For the counr.al..
y
OTTUMwA, Iowa, q
April II. 1874

i EDITORS COURIER There seems te
be a disposition manifested BY acme
parties connected with the Grange Ia
use 1t as q political organization, and ]
fear that there is being an effort made
| by political demagogues to pervert Il
for the forwarding of their own per
sonal ambitions. As member Of the
order | protest against this as calculat-
ed to.cripple, ifnot break down our or
der. The great object of the Grange,
is not to break down trade in any ofits
legitimate channels, but to organize in
order to successfully resist the en-
croachments Of r. r. monopolies and
monied corporations. In this under.
taking we should, and II reasonable,
will have the support Of all good men,
regardless Of party. II IL = fact ad-
mittcd by all, that we are victimized
to an extent almost beyond endurance.
All reasonable men admit that It is
imminently right and proper for us to
organize for the purpose ofself.protec-.
ton. But we think it unwise and nm
just for us to strike out blindly and
make a victim of the first object that
comes within our reach. This il not
the kind of action that should charac-
terize the deliberations of an intelligent
body Of men who have great work
to perform. Let us make haste slowly
and take no action until we fully nm
derstand what we are doing, always
keeping in view the fact that il we do
injustice to any man or set Of men, 1t
will surely react upon us. We can
only hope to succeed in the work be-
fore us by Intelligent action, first
studying the situation thoroughly,
then we may work effectively.
We think it . great misfortune for
our friends, in their enthusiasm, to
make war upon any legitimate branch
of business, for by SO doing, we injure
each other, and we think IL we could
fully understand each other, we would
find our interests do not conflict, but ii |
takes us all to make mp prosperous
community,
As it regards politics, our present
position is the most effective we could |
possibly have; holding the balance of
power in both parties, neither party
could afford to lightly pass by our re-
quests or disregard our interests.
While we operate IN this way, we may
in securing legislation in our
behalf. 1t has been truthfully claimed
for the Grange, that it is not polite
il organization. See to 1t Changers
hat it is not perverted and our object
thereby defeated and the order broken
Town. 1t will require earnest, patient
perseyering effort united with ability,
o remedy the evils from which we are
suffering. A. GRANGER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

AAttSrman's Pam FA0AeeA
win cure sick Headache, Neuralgia,
rheumatism, pain in the back or side,
Sprain and all Kidney Diseases. Try
il, and you will use no other. For sale
in stores generally, throughout the
country, and in Ottumwa by Spragg &
Earring, opposite LIST National Bank.
*febf,w3m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

D. w. Avrill, D. D. S., has recov-
cred from his illness, and can be found
at his Office ON Main street, over Joe
Gray's clothing store, where he will
be pleased to see all his old patients
and plenty Of new ones. a19-dw2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
swINDLlSG.


Two men named Brown and Mc(1rail
have been all through the north least
portion Of this county selling cloths,
dress pattcrns, nc, and swindling tho
people ontrageously. Last Friday,
Brown sold to David Bedcll, Of Dahl
lonega township rs he (BedelD informs
us, el50 worth of cloths, dress goods
and shawls, representing the cloths to
be Beaver and all wool broadcloths,
and the shawls of the best English
manufacture, worth in England f35,
for nominal price. On examination,
the cloths proved to be the mcanest
shoddy, and the shawls the commonest
Brochd, such as our merchants sell for
from IS to IS. The story they tell Is
that they got the goods into the Uni
ted States free of duty, by giving bond
to sell them only to farmers and labor
ing mon; that they belong to bank
rupt stock and arc being sold at an
immense sacrifice to close them out,
&C., &c. McGrail also sold lot to
VIM. Deering on the same pretences,
and he has been caught, but Brown is
still ct large.
Farmers ought never to trust
such tramps. Whenever they trade
with strangers they are sure to be
swindied. Better patronize your own
merchants, who have a reputation to
maintain at home, and OF whom you
can always buy good goods for an hon-
est price. q Z
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
AuDIToR's OrFIcE, !
WAPELLo COUNTY, Ia, :
0tfumwa A nril ~ 1879 \


Ottumwa, April IL, 1873.
Gotlieb Harsh files claim for dam
ages in the location of . road petition
ed for by Robert Johnston, ct al, in
Green township, representing that he
is the owner Of the M swL Sec, III
township II, range IA, and that said
road as recommended by commission
er, was the entire length of his north
line, which will damage him in the
amount of $500.
It is hereby ordered that G. C.
Petcrs, Carey Inskeep, and B. B. Dur
fee be appointed a commission to as
sess damages on the above claim, to be
and appear before the County Auditor
at 8 o'clock q. M, April 29th, 1873, to
be sworn, and on the same day pro-
coed to perform the duties herein con-
ferred, and report back to this Office on
or before tho LIST day of May, 1873.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

The subject Of an artesian well is be-
ing agitated in our City Council. II we
could have good well Of this kind on
the high bluff back Of town, It would
do away with the necessity Of water
works.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

We are continually bored by parties
in the East who send us advertise
ments of patent medicines and thou
sand other humbugs, proposing to nd.
vertise for about ono fonrth ourrcgular
rates. Such parties may as well save
their time and paper. We prefer to do
advertising for our patrons at home,
TO running any sucll advertisements,
unless we get full price for them.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

We would suggest to the managers
SQfsur County Fair, the propriety of
having sale Of stock on the Fair
Grounds during the progress of the
Fair. Other counties in tho State
have tried it ard made It q success.
We think It would be q good thing
here.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
Walatetl.

A case of Rheumatism, Lumbago
and Swollen Joints, in man; Flesh
Cuts, 6prains, Sore Shoulders and
Scratches in horses, that cannot be
cured by Hdrst's Tar Liniment.
For sale by y. Z. Moore, and dealers
generally. Feb. 11-w3m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
ne cafes Of Araby

Are not spicier than the aroma which
the fragront SODOzONT imparts to
the breath. Nor is the heart Of the
ivory nut whittier than the teeth that
are cleaned daily with that matchless
fluid.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Go to Mrs. Platts 4 Highlands to buy
Millinery goods, If you wish to be
well pleased, for they will sell
cheaper than tho cheapest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
wARNINe

When the cyclopean furnaces raging beneath
yesuvius are about TO hnri forth molten sen Of
DIRE the earth trembles and the inhabitants nee for
safety: likewise when disease u announced by the
avant courier, pain, we should provide at once the
great Antidote, DR.. NcCabe's Tonic Cordial and
system Renovation, and guard well the citadel Of
life. lw2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Usc DR.. 4. Hurst's T,negar Couy
Cure, for Coughs, Colds, Group, Hoop
ing Cough, Consumption and all dis
eases Of the Pulmonary Organs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

We are indebted to j. T. Young,
Sec'y Of State, for copy of the report
of the Census Board on the valuation
>of Railroads in this State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

The Colored M. E. Church have pur-
chased the lot next to the Prcsbytcr-
ian parsonage and propose to ercct a
church on it.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
| GRAND OPENING
or Millinery Goods ut Mrs. n. ~.
| HMWkA-. &&sf =

VI S4AbHhVby UUW1AD - S4EDs5 Ne.
HMWkA..
Commencing Thursday, April oath
and to continue the 18th and 26th, {Fri-
day and Saturday, when win be dis
played one Of the largest and best as
sorted stocks of Millinery Goods ever
brought into Iowa. The styles are the
very latest; some Of their Pattern Hats
were imported from Paris. They
will also display full line of Spring
and Summer Suits Of all the latest
styles.
The ladies of Ottumwa and vicinity
are cordially invited to- attend.
a1Sdtd wilt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Zulauf has broken ground for Alvin
Lewis new brick building on Green
street. Chiffon n Kendall do the
stone work.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Intending visitors to the great Aus
trian Exposition, will do well to look
to their vaccination marks as well as
to their letters Of credit, the deaths
from smallpox In Vienna, At last ac-
counts, averaging sixty week.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
wayelIe oeunsy lasaieal s,esstv.

r OCAL AGENT wanted In Ottumwa for THE
~ ALDfNE, the only Art Journal In America.
An active, energetic person, who will obtain q
respectable list Of subscrbers retain the pos
ition permanently. Other occupation no objection
provided results are satisfactory. As THE Al
DINE h not sold to Booksellers who are not regul-
Or agents, this ts an opportunity TO work up q
business that will be q regular income with less
s1 ss n eacn succeedng year No application
testimonials % will show the highest respectability
and general success Of applicant In UNDERTAKINGS.
Full particulars by addressing
JAMES SUTTON 4 CO, Publishers.
m2sdAw4w IS Maiden Lane. New York.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

\ Remember that DIR. q. A. Avrill,
Dentist is on Green street, in same
building with Shaug's Gallery.
al0-d6t WIT
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

The Purest and sweetest cod-Iiver Oil is Hax
ard 4 Caswelrs, made on the sea shore, from
fresh, collected lIvers. BY Caswell, Hazard 4 Co.
New YORK.. II u absolutely pure and sweet. Pa.
era. Physicians have decided 1t superior to AM
OF the other oils in market. dcc5w12t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

On Sunday morning, a very fine
boy baby was left on tho door steps of
the residence Of Demosthenes Newell,
in Washington township. It IL sup
posed that 1t was left about 3 o'clock
in the morning, as team was heard
passing about that time. The baby
is bright looking, and supposed to be
about weeks old. As Mr.. Newell
had plenty Of children of his own,
VIM. Giltncr, jr., has kindly took
charge Of it and win raise it. unless
the unnatural mother should come
and claim it.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

A word to the wise is sufficient. Go
to Hover & Bros for Pictures of any
kind. m19wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

DIscHARGED.--John 1IcGrail, who
was arrested at the instance of VIM.
Deering, for alleged swindiing in sell
ing him goods, by agreement Of the
Attorneys, was discharged last night,
on the testimony of the State alone,
on motion of defendants counsel, and
without tho introduction Of any tcsti-
mony on the part of the defense
Testimony Of prosecution and exam
-ination, allowed the goods to be good,
substantial goods of that grade OF
goods, and Of about the value agreed
to be paid by Deering. McGrail, We
arc informed, has no connection with
( Brown, who sold to Messrs. Bedcll,
Dimmitt and others, . lower class Of
goOds.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

AYOTICE Ia hereby given that by virtue OF an
N order OF the Circuit Court Of Mapeilo county,
Iowa, shall, as the Administrator OF the estate
Of Elizabeth Stephenson, deceased, expose to sale
1t public auction to the highest bidder for cash in
hand. on Monday the 10th day of May, 1873 ut
O'Clock p M, OF the front door Of the Court House
In Ottumwa, Iowa, the following real estate stu
ated In Wapell0 county, Iowa, to-wif
The southeast quarter OF the southwest quarter
Of section one, In township seventy-Oae, north OF
range nfteen, west. -
Dated April 18th, 1878.
X. H. WARDEN. Administrator
Of the Estate OF Elizabeth Stevenson, decd
IwAf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Will do well to remember that Nc
CULHoUeH & LILBuRN pay CASH for
all the butter and eggs they can get
Bring them on, opposite the Post Of
flee, Ottumwa. Mar19wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
HONEY 10 loan,

HONEY To LOAN,
In sums Of $500, or mora, secured by
first mortgage on improved farms in
Wapellc county. Apply to
LAFoRcE & MORSE, Ottumwa, la.
mich 6 dill wi II.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

The iowa Dental Association will
meet at Davenport on the 18th Of
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Will yield twice a. much as our COM
mon kinds; their reputation is estab-
lishcd, and O. Tower has them for
sale. 0. MoFrET.
ap3w4t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Ify9u want . fine Picture in any of
the new styles, 60 to Hover & Bro.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

ZIG. Ballingall is making another
improycmcnt on the passenger depot.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
local ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Fine stock of Toweling at G. C.
WARDEN's. a22 d&w1t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Those beautiful Carpets at G. c.
Warden's are going or like hot cakes.
Call and see them before you buy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Alsike and Tobacco Seeds with all
the rest" for sale by y. Tower.
NIL -d1tW4t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Stacks OF New Goods now opening
{ C. C. WARDEN's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
SILVER

ana esks dishss. vases, butter dishSs, cups,
napkin rings, children's sets, ETC., etc. An
immenss stock suitable for prcsents very
'n'@p " dHAs. nAOmsgAN's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

See Moss new bulletin on tho SUBJ
ject Of Carpets and Upholstery goods.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

New spring goods at Mrs. Platts q
Highlands. Ladies' will do well to call
and examine them before purchasing
elsewhere. Agents for Cornwell's Self
Fitting Chart. m20dw wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

have opened a Boot and Shoe
Store in the old Bonnifield bank
building opposite D. J. Boulton, Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa, controlled by
Mr.. Robert Harlan, formerly with
Messrs. j. w. & A. G. Higgins. My
goods are made for j. j. & S. j. Hurst
Wholesale Dealers in Baltimore.
own them as low as any st. Louis or
Chicago jobber can buy them, there
fore believe 1t to be to tho interest of
the public to call upon Mr.. Harlan be-
fore making purchases.
Respectfully,
al6-w3t S. j. HURST.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24
GOLD

And silver watches. key and stem winders, Of
American and Swiss manufacture, in great
variety. Mt prices denying competItion. 6
O8A8 0A0l 14ANV.
ArSole agent for the u. s. Watch Co., El-
GIN, mI,) Watches, Howard Watches. Rail-
road Watches, Of various weights and prices,
In gold and silver cases.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

For any case OF Blind,
Rleediilg, ltohtng or
IlloerAtcd Piles that
DE BiNG's PILE RENK-
DY fails 70 cure. 1t u
prepared expressly to
hing else. sold by all
!. sri6dAwIw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1873-04-24

Fine stock of Bleached and Brown
Muslins, Prints, Hosiery, etc, ct bot
tom prices at G. C.WARDEN's.
The New York herald., 1873-08-09
HIP YEE TONG.

Tho Inhuman Celestials Before tho
Courts-A Horrible State of Affairs In
San Francisco-How . Woman and
Her Husba nd Arc Taken Before . Secret
Society.
SAN FRANCISCO, August =, 1873
Eight Cinnamon, members OF the secret tribunal
OF the Hip Yee Tong Society, were on trial to-day
before jury at the Police Court, on q charge OF
conspiracy to extOrt money from Lum Yat Sung,
by threats of death on his failure to pay $3.50 as
price for his wife, who ESCAPED from the keeper Of
q brOthel, to whom she had been Sold
Lun Yet Sung swore that soon after his marriage
he was summoned and taken before the tribunal
of the society, where thirty men were present and
the door secured by an armed guard; that All
Yee, one Of the prisoners, told him he must
pay the money or return the woman or he would
be killed; that the Hip Yee Tong Society would
spend $4,000 to secure his death; that he pleaded
he had no money. when they finally gave
him two days time to raise the amount
and released him, when he fed back to the Mission
School for prot ectiOn. Sung remains at the school
and does not go out unless escorted by white
men.
DR.. Lob Shi, who speaks English nuently was
sworn to translate q large number of documents
which were found by the police IN the
rooms Of the society. He translated several:
was kept Of the sale OF woman
to the keepers of brothel and punishments In
ficted upon her, he refused to 90 any further.
The Court admonished him, but still he refused to
proceed.
The Court threatened to send him to jail, but he
siVen V til p' Monssy SDs a"o to oonsder as the mat
ter. A complete translation OF all the documents
found Is in the hands OF the authorities. The trial
Will continue on Monday next.
Great crowds Of Cinnamon are watching the pro.
ceedings in the case with eager interest.