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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

PERsoNAL.-Our old friend John
Millburn, of Abba, was in to-day and
renewed his allegiance to the COURIER.
John and his partner, Mr.. Carrier, are
proprietors of the Abba City Mills,
which are noted as manufacturing q
very superior article of Flour, which
is universally popular wherever used.
John M. Sturgeon, one of Wapello
County's Oldest and most respected
citizens, and one of the original "six
hundred" subscribers to the COURIER
called to-day and entered for his 26th
and part of the 9th year. These old
friends of the COURIER family are all
like near relatives to US, and their
calls are always welcome.
Greenvillc Hale, of Floris, also one
Of the first and best friends of the
COURIER also enters on another annual
campaign with us.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

The Dos Moines Journal says: CAT
the afternoon session of the Centennial
Board of Managers yesterday, the
following officers were elected:
Presidents. III. Mallory.
Vice President-C. Il. Clarkson.
Secretary-Alcx. Shaw.
Treasurer-R, v. Ankeny.
j. M. Shailer and Alex. Shaw were
appointed to draft an address to the
citizens of the State, in the interest Of
the Centennial Exposition"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

A RuNAwAY.--About four o'clock
to-day, q team got frightened at the
care, on Mill street in this city, and
while running, the team ran over the
wife of VIM. Hammond, an engineer,
breaking one of her legs and arm, and
otherwise injuring her. At this writ
ing we have no further particulars,
but Judge from the severity of the
lady's injuries, that it is doubtful
whether she can recover.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21
NEW REALEsTATE AGENCY.

CARY 1NsKEEP AND M. J. BuRNs3have
formed a co-partnership for the transaction
of general Real Estate business in Ottum-
wa. They will buy and sell or rent farm
and city property. Persons having Real
Estate to sell or rent, as we'll as those wish
ing to purchase, may find it to their advan-
tage to give them call. They also hold
the agency for the old reliable Conn.,, Nd
tual Life ms. Co., which offers superior in
ducements to those wishing to insure. Of
fee with j. N. Mast, East side Market
Street. 1wd&w
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21
FOR SALE CHEAP.

The ID. V. r. r.. Freight House. For
further particulars, inquire at the freight Of
flee. m 203td wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21
IUHI IJhUV vi MAY IDth,
LAST EVENINGS CONCERT.
Com plimcniary 10 Miss Ella Clout.
man.

NONus
The concert last evening was very
entertaining and elegant affair and
was listened to by quite large and
very appreciative audience. Miss
Cloutman is about to visit New Eng
land for the purpose Of perfecting
her musical education and the home
musical talent of the city with alacrity
and pleasure entered into the plan Of
giving her complimentary farewell
concert. Those taking part in the
concert were: Prof J. II. Rheem, Prot.
Chas. lngerman, Prof. Slaughter, J. w.
Caps ESQ.,, j. l.. Stewart Esq, Mrs.
c. Auwerda, Mrs. Williams, Misses
Bertha and Rose Remer, Miss Emma
Zimmerman and Miss Annie M.
Squire.
The net receipts Of the evening were
$75, which together with most beau
tiful present were presented to Miss
Cloutman at the close of the concert
by p. &. Baliingall Esq, with q few
appropriate remarks. Miss Cloutman
accepted the present with thanks and
handed us the following:
OTTUMwA, IA, May Is, 1874.
Mr.. BallingaN, Ladies and Gentle
men: Please to accept my heartfelt
thanks and deep gratitude for this
beautiful testimonial and accompany
ing cash. There are no evidences of
good will and appreciation SO valu-
able as the free will offerings which
come from those who have known the
recipient for life intimately and well.
From my earliest years have lived
among you life darkened by sad be-
rcavcment at times, and amid my
struggles now for culture in my first
mature years to be SO graciously and
kindly favored by you, imprcsscs me
deeply, and SO appreciating your TO-
kens Of approval, you can Judge how
fondly they will ever linger in my
memory, and how studiously shall
long preserve this beautiful present.
cannot close without thanking cs-
pecially the ladies and gentlemen who
freely and kindly rendered me the
complimentary concert, and those who
SO successfully took part in the concert
The kind friends arc 80 many, that ]
am excused from personally naming
them. l can only say that trust
shall ever be worthy of your kindness
Finally, permit me again to thank each
and all of you, and say that my best
wishes 60 with you.
Respectfully yours,
ELLA CLouTMAN.
The Present was an elegant case
containing Portemonnaie and care
case, each made of Pearl and trimmed
with solid gold and silver trimmings, en-
graved as follows--on the card cast
the initials "E c." on Portemonnafe
front "E. c." reverse, "Presented t.
Ella Cloutman by her admirers, OF
tumwa Iowa, May 18th, 1874" Thu
latter was also engraved on the case il
beautiful gold letters, the cost o
same being $50.
We wish Miss Ella may be abund
emily successful, and commend her t.
those new acquaintance she may
make in her far off New England
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21
SPRING STYLE
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Particular attention paid to Blsachine |,
Repairing. Fashionable Dress ma Oh
Making In all it, bFnnches, 6atiafscts
guaranteed In dtting and In make, on. !.
give us . trial; Higgins Block, up stair
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

Here is the latest for tile advocates
OF cremation:
Don't lay me on the river bank
Amid the fragrant flowers,
Nor where the grass is watered by
The early Summer showers;
But put me in the kitchen range,
Aud open wide the dam per;
And then my vApOrous remains
Can up the chimney scAmper.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21
The OTTUMWA COURIER

THURSDAY MORNING NAY alst. 1874.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

The Remington Family Sewing Machine runs
exceedingly easy ,makes . beautiful etltch. aifka
on both SIDES, and perfectly even. Il d0ee evoYy.
a. ample - the simplest. Nor d0eo e make nv
noise, which is big desideratum. especially II 70
Gated 10 the adjoining room TO our study.-New
York Union Era.
Be sure you call at our od1ce and examine tho
Remington Machine before buying. - We win
show Jon the best machine on the market. and
cell on easy terms Of payment.
Feb6 WY bwiggett 4 walker.
1874 SPRING. 1874
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

Among the marvellous feats perform
ed by Hermann, the famous prestidi-
gitaeur, while in London, was the
production of live baby from a lady's
bonnet. When the trick was first
played the audience of the Egyptian
Hall was wrought to q state of enthu-
siam seldom witnessed in England
What adds to the straDgeness of this
feat is the fact that Professor Hermann
uses no mechanical apparatus; all his
feats are performed in full sight of the
audience.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

NoTwITHsTANDINGt the late war and
many misfortunes, France makes q
financial exhibit which rivals that of
England. In amount of revenue
France stands first, Great Britain Sec
ond, Russia third. and the United
fourth. The debt of Great Britain is
larger than that of France.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1874-05-21

Diamokd, Amathyst. Topas, Stone, CAM
1loodstonss Ruby. Sapphire, Garnet, Aeats
Pea1i, Onyx, Plain isk. and other Rincs. the
6nooe assortment In the CITY, making hand
some present, very cheap. g
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

The result of the recent elections has
surprised not only the old party leaders,
but the people themselves, and the aues-
ton is frequently asked what occasloned
or caused this result.
The independence of a portion of the
press has done much to accomplish this.
Many papers have pointed out and vigor-
ously assailed corruption In politics wher-
ever it existed without regard to party
lines and without fear of party leaders.
The independent spirit which prompted
this movement met with the hearty appro-
baton of the intelligent voter, and touched
= responsive chord in the great public
heart.
This same spirit Of independence has
made men thoughtful, careful aud consci
entious in their discharge of duty. II has
induced men to place country above marty.
1t has caused many warm partisans TO feel
the necessity Of breaking party letters for
the purpose of administering a fitting re-
bukO to all Office holders who have used
their position for their personal aggrand-
iEement and self emolument, rather than
for the nations good.
The candid men in the Republican party
saw the organization which had accom-
plished so much falling into the hands and
control Of men like Mr.. Butler Of Mass,
and there soon became growing convlc-
zion that the party could not exist much
longer under such leadership. To have the
principles OF the party ignored by such
leaders. to have all Its pledges of reform
disregarded by crafty and designing poll
ticians, has warned the honest voter that it
was full time for him to vote so as TO bring
about reform in the party itself
1t is true that some side issues have been
involved in some Of the elections, but the
fact that the people have commenced to think
for themselves and to act according to their
Of duty has been most clearly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

Wilson NJ. Winchester has bought the
Livermore house on Maple street for $1,000.
The exhibition which was given by the
Universalist Sunday school last week
Thursday and Friday evenings, at the Hoo
tel hall, WAS one ofthe best entertainments
of the kind which We have ever enjoyed.
Some parts Of it were nearly lau!tless.
"The Grecan statuary in taJ'eiux" would
have won applause any where. Also the
paniOnime entitled "Tempta ion and Tri-
umph." The old folks concert was very
amusing, az il cou listed or dozen or more
boys and girls, from six to twelve years OF
age, dressed in the costume OF the Uldon
times, with glasses, caps and queucs. Park
swim, n vUung son "T DIR. L. J. swift, stood
AT The head aud beat out the time 10 Old
Lang Syne, a.. "NuS AMI Then," IN the
same ancient costume, by Park swift and
Stella kingsley, was well done, showing
the contrast between ire old -cythc and
sicklt and moving machine and reiper
the stage coach aud IAilooad. "Edi the
way to get 10 heaven was the same good
old way now ~ thea" There we're many
other pieces finely spoken, and s''me DOT 50
:
scat, pcriprned by tweivJ young la.iies,
was extremely beautiful, teaching n sweet
| lesson worthy of imitation and long to be
remembered. Many OF the pieces were
Original, written by the pastor, Mr.. Bar
Der, and his daughter, Miss Emma BIrber,
and too much cannot be y aid in their praise
a. they gave their time aud eilUIts 10 make
| il the success ii was. MIR. and Mrs. Kid
der added much 10 the interest Of the occa-
sion by their delightful songs and music,
which IL always a rich treat Of itself. We
were greatly indebted to Silas Mason, Esq,
OF HarlwelNile and his two daughters, Mr..
Mason and his young daughter Mary per-
forming with Siolins, aud the oldest daugh
ter on the organ. Doctor johnson Of THIS
town assisted with a violin aud Mr.. IL. +.
Barber with cornet, masking some very
perfect music. The church choir, and 9TH
ers connected with the Sabbath school aud
society deserve many thanks. The audi
ence was all the hall could hold and the
proceeds for the Sunday school more than
was expected. p,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

The most notable victory which the dem
ocrats have gained, outside of Massachu-
sets, is in New York, where the voters
have repudiated one OF the best executives
they have ever had and have remanded
Gen. John A. Dix TO private life. They
have also made large gains In the congress
men there, probably ten or more. The
democrats have not made much headwav
in Pennsylvania, judging from the returns
thus far received, and in the West the po-
litical complexion of the congressional del
egations has undergone but little
change except in Illinois and Michigan,
where the democrats have made some gains.
At the South the democrats have made a
pretty clean sweep, but that was TO be ex-
pected under the circumstances. Altogeth-
or, the result of Tuesdays elections makes
a more favorable showing for the oppo-
nents of the republican party than they
have had for many a day, and the figures
which record the results will furnish very
instructive reading for both the people and
the polticians.-Sprlnaield Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

demonstrated. II would I've we'll II The party
would give heed to the lesson thus taught,
and chcerIully unite with those who would
overthrow corruption and political dishon-
esty, and who seek to restore the party TO
its original purity.
The election in our own Congressional
District is passed, and Judge Poland, the
nominee of the party has been defeated,
not by democratic votes but Ivy the party it,
SELF
The contest which has passed should not
cause discord in the party, or engender bit
ter animosities between the supporters Of
the different candidates. Men have ex-
pressed their individual opinions by their
votes, and with an independence that is
commendable. Shall either element Of
the party deny TO the other that freedom of
thought which each claims for itself7
The District will not sufIi r by being rep
resented by Dudley c. Denison. The peo-
pie of Vermont have long known and
trusted him, and his opponents have never
made any charges against his integrity.
Mr.. Denison has a liberal education, and
has had high reputation In his county as
J lawyer. That he is capable and honest
the District know, and we believe he will
carry his integrity into his political life,
and will leave record Of which Vermont
will never be ashamed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

How ooen we hear 1t remarked that
Halifax Ia behind other towns by way Of
enterprise, In wealth, in the management
OF their farms. in the raising Of stock. &c.
But ir the people Of Halifax would come
out aud show themselves their horses,
their cattle, sud the products Of their farms
they would not he looked upon NJ Being
much behind those Of sister towns. They
have attended the fairs or other towns !;
patronizeL the candy stands aud oyster sa-
looms paid so cts. for lock of hay fed to
their horse beside the fence paid their
money for the privilege of shooting an air
gun or lining at the machine, and throw
ing clubs at ieacups; paid double price for
soap because the peddlers could ing songs !;
buy aud drink whskey that would kill
dumb beasts, and call ii that they have had
a rig time. This year some few OF the
good people of Halifax took it into their
heads thst they would help Jacksonville
at their fair and in looking over the pre-
MUM list 1t will be seen that they are not
great way behind. Halifax had the larg-
est and best string Of cattle took the lst
premium on carriage horses, the "a on
speed horses, the lst on carriage work
horse, LIST, -, and Sd on years old colts,
lst and second on bulls. for best variety VI
fruit, best apples, best peaches, best quinc-
es, best butter. best sugar, best chair seats,
bed spread, flannel blankets, mats. wool
len hose, yarn. &c., exhibited more anti
quarian relics than all Others aud AT the
foot race produced the swillest runner. So
you see that Halifax is yet alive; and
would il not be well to ask the people of
Nottingham and other adjoining towns to
meet with us at Halifax next fall on sim
liar occasion2 II.
Real estate in Halifax is hardly up to
New York City prices. Hon. l.. Butter
field. Administrator on the Calvin Bucklin
estate, has ST length disposed OF the real
estate at auction, amer several adjourn.
ments, nj the following rates: The home
farm, Of about 800 acres, one Of the hest in
town, WAS sold TO Geo. Hartwell Of Will
mington for S202j. The Miles farm, which
had once sold for $500, was struck of TO
f. Chase for 5000. The Farnum farm, OF
fifty odd acres, with buildings. was sold
to Mr.. Whitley for $500. A lot II
1877 acres was bought by Elias Prouiy
for $40. When good farming land can he
bought here in Vermont for 81 90 an acre,
what is the use OF going West'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

Perhaps some Of the young people Of
musical tastes or aspirations who listened
almost bfeathlcssly TO Camilla Urso's per
formances last week may like to know
how that lady has acquired and maintains
her place as tn, finest violimist in the world
And this is how:
Every day she lakes an hour for slow aud
patieut practice in making long, sustained
notes. This II to obtain strong, lure
tone. TLen she plays Gales and finger eX-
ercises uf all kinds for two or more hours,
and then such sonata, and other great
works rs she uses in her concerts. In all
this she never hurries, never gives any
particular expression To the music, and
seldom plays up 10 the full time in which
the piece ia written. Everything is played
slowly, carefully and thoughtful ~. When
the long practice hours are over aud she
comes upon the stage TO play, all thought
Tul effort ~ ABANDONED, and her emotions
control the music. The practising was
mere mental and technical woIk-the per.
formance the blooming OF a great genius in
music.
IL we were to p each a short sermon on
the subject we should say that this text
teaches TVS that even the most wonderful
talent or genius" must, in order 10 pro-
duce any marked results. be supple
mented 10y the mos. painstikiuS AMI con-
tinuous application and hard work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

THE END or A CURIOUS AGITATIoN.-It
Is 10 be hoped that the agitation about
third term for General Grant is now at an
end. lie has permitted il TO be given out
that he never entertained any idea of ac-
coping another nomina ion, much less of
seeking one, and there il little probability
that 1t will be forced upon him. This
whole discussion has been an abnormal
production OF sensational journalism, and
Is curious as showing the extent TO which
an absurdiiy may cone to be accepted as a
probability, by dint OF persistent talk about
1t. The whole thing grew out of the Gee
sarism" cry of The New York Herald.
which 1t raised for lhe sole purpose OF at
tracing attention aud exciting talk, which
are the main purposes of its existence.
When 1t first began 10 talk about the secret
purposes OF General Grant for obtaining
control OF the party machinery to secure
his reelection aud finally so firmly en-
tronchinS himself In power that he could
not be dislOdged but would be accepted as
permanent ruler of the country, there
was not one iota ofevidencc drawn from anv
word or deed Of General Grant or ANYBODY
else, tending To show the remotest proba-
bility OF anything OF the kind. Sensible
people laughed at the idea, and the conduc-
tor OF the Herald knew as well as any,
oouy else that II was an utterly unf1unded
bit OF sensationalism. But it served the
intended purpos e; 1t caused talk, and the
chief subject OF that talk was the New
York Decentralization Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06
w eatuaInater.

On Friday, Oct. 3Oth, Michael Sullivan,
track hand on the VI. Valley r. r. had a
remarkable escape from sudden death,
He jumped from the hand car in front of a
heavily loaded dump car, while running at
considerable speed, with the intention OF
stopping II F.; he however overestimated bis
strength and vas thrown under the car.
which completely doubled him over before
1t could be stopped. He was very severely
injured on his back and legs. DR.. G. W.
Blake, who attends him, believes he is not
injured Internally and will recover.
The Messrs. Ward Brothers received
last week an order for 81, 900 feather dust
ers which In addition TO their regular trade
will necessitate the running Of their factory
full time all winter.
Although Westminster is somewhat
noted for its large number of aged people.
still there was witnessed at the communion
service Of the congregational church on
last Sabbath an unusual sight. Seated near
each other were Mrs Bethah White and
Mrs. Betsey w. Reyes each 90 years old.
Miss Melinda Stoddard so years. Mrs. Re-
becca Hunt 70 years, and Mrs. Anna Rice
"a years ofage.
Mr.. e. F. RuRg OF South Londonderry,
VT, opened a writing school in the village
last Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06
AarrtaGes.

In oxford, Ct, At the residence Of the bridess pa
rents, by the Rev. John Auketell, Herbert j. FIir-
banks OF Guilford, w., and Miss II. Emma Gale Of
Oxford
In East somerville Mass, Oct. 49, at the residence
OF the brides father, Sanford Hanscom NJ. D., and
NewfAne,
- At the Hotel in Fayetteville, Nov. Ith by Rev.
Charles Burnham, Mr.. Corriden Amsden and Miss
Ellen Eawsou, both Of Jamaica.
In northampton, Mass, Oct. Q, by the Rev. c. b.
Ferry, Charles !. stockSel aud Mrs Julia Sergeant,
both Of BrAttleboro.
In Grafton, Oct. Al, by Rev l. Hayden, D. D., Mr..
george l. ToWnshend and Mas Jennie s. LAndphear.
by the same, on the same day. Mr.. Romano p.
In Westmoreland, Nh, Nov. 8, by Rev c. Richard
son OF keene Edward b, Butterhsd and Martha
Norris, both OF W.
In Athens, Oct. 2s, by the Rev O. R. Edwards Will
liam Wallace Ford Of Brooklne and Ella S. Benson Of
Putney.
In Wilmington, Oct g. by Rev Mr. Field, Edward
Winslow aud Jane TAYLOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06

1t will be very gratifying to the friends of
Rev. w. H. H. Murray to learn that in
Severing his connection with Park Street
Church, it is not his intention to leave Bos-
ton. He loves Boston. She has been a
mother to him and in compliance with
the heartfelt wishes of many friends of hui
manity and religion, it his intention to es-
tablish there, large church, in which TO
labor for Christ. Overtures, almost suffi-
cient for the accomplishment OF this high
purpose, have already been made. But all
this requires time. Therefore, let the good
people Of Boston and New Engl and cult
Udte patience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-11-06
West BrattIeIloro.

The public school in this village, taught
by Mary a. King OF Marlboro, closed FRI
day, Oct. 30. About thirty visitors, a large
number OF whom we're parents, were pres
ent at the closing exercises, thus giving
much encouragement 10 both teacher and
pupils AZ their efforts tn labor faithfully to-
gether were about to close. The pupils
who had no marks against their names are
Helen Streeter, Bessie and Mary HouRh-
ton, Mary Stamp, Lettie and Minnie Stowe,
Sarah Sawyer, Hattie King and Rosie War
rem. Not Absent-Frank Votey, Frank
Morris and John Henkel. Three others
were absent only one half day, and sever
al only one day. Not Stowe.
Chester Sergeant, BERTHE aud Josie Ben
nett, Charlie Hollee, Fred and Mabel Stowe.
Jennie Wilder, Minnie Tyler, Clara Math-
err, Lizzie and Mary Clark, Emma aud Ida
Mixer, Lila Ellis, Linnie Wilcox. Clara
Votey and Minnie Mather. Eight others
were tardy only once. Whole number OF
pupils 49, only As were members OF the
school at time, and, with the exception OF
two weeks, only 43. Average attendance
~ and S-lO' NJ. A. KING.
Nov. 3, 1874.