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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Wyoming Chapter No. /. r. 4.
VI uIII meet in Regular Couyocutinn
SC Masonic Hall, this evening, at u
o'clock sharp. Visiting Companions
are cordially invited.
By order Of II. p.
a J. PAKsHALL,
Secretary.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

~-Our Authorized Advertising Agents tor the
LEApER are, in New York, s.. ". Pettengill a Co,
T7,Pnrk Row, Geo. p. Rswen 4 Co, 90 Park Row
~. Louie, Rowel & ChesmAn, Cor. Third and
Chestnut Streets, -. Louis Advsrt.sing ana
Pubi, shInr Agency Chicago. II. IT. Chandler.
i9J south CLARK Street: PhnAdelphia, n. W.
Aver Z Son, rs SAMSON Street.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

A terrible storm OF snow sweeps
down from the north this morning,
accompanied by the inevitable wind.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

The subscription price Of the
DAILY LEADER has been reduced to
twenty-five cents a week, or ten dol
lars n year in advance.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

The tin roof promises to leave the
residence part OF the Jail during II
of these fine blows. The proper au-
thorities should see TO 1t.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Major Burt, of Fort Laramie, left
here on Saturday for Cincinnati to
attend the funeral of his father.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

- II is not nj all unlikely lhal h,r"rc
another year has rolled around "A tow
OF considerable Importance will lie To-
Gated and built up on the North Platte
River, between the canyon Of the
Platte and the mouth of the Laramie.
The Importance Of that section of
country is beginning to be understood.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

The literary gutter snipe of Chey-
enne signs his cholera infantum
illusions with three stars now.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Father McGoldrick has been seri-
ously i'll since Thursday, and is con-
fined to his room.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

One OF the Senators tS the State
Senate of Nebraska, named Chapman,
died on Saturday last at Lincoln.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Major Dallas, OF Fort Russell, and
family left for Washington on Sunday
last, TO be absent a few weeks.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Washing, ironing and futing
done at 81 per dozen, at Miss Mary
Marxmier. Ferguson Street, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth.
feb2-d3t*
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02
COAL.
COAL
COAL.

The best OF Rock Springs Coal will
be delivered by w. II. Lee, by the
h~alf-carload Or more, for - per ton.
II smaller quantities at $3.50 per ton.
Leave your orders at Bakers provi-
sion store. noylS-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

One double bIrrelled shot gun
and one Spencer carbine for sale,
cheap, at Jeffrey's. ja29-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02
Master commandments
Sale.

SbAS
Territory of Wyoming, l..
County of Laramie,
In the District Court, First Judicial District,
Laramie county.
j. n. Whitehead as Admin
istrator of the Estate of J.
A. Moore, deceased,
Plaintiff,
Jennie Hook as Admins
tratriN Of the Estate of II. In Partition.
NJ. Hook, deceased; and
also, as Administrative of
the partnership Estate of
the late Arm OF Hook &
Moore,
Defendant.
BY virtue of the authority in me vested by
the Judgment decree and order of sale made
by tho District Court aforesaid, in the above
ntitled'Cause on the 3lst day of december,
A. ID. 1874, | Will as Master Com missioner for
that purpose appointed, by said Court, and
in pursuance Of said decree and order afOre-
aid, offer for sale at public auction in front
of the Court House door of Laramie County,
highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday the 18th
day of February, A. ID. 1875, at two o'clock of
said day, the following described property,
the same being the property of the partner
ship estate of the late firm of Hook & Moore,
viz: Lots number one. two, seven and eight
seventy (2TOL with all the Improvements sit
uate thereon, consisting of n d~welling-houSe,
n large livery stable and corral, known rs
, he Great Western Gorrall," together with
On and around lots three, four, five and six, g. 4,
8. o.. in same block, in said City, and one pair OF
Fairbanks hay scales. situate south of said Inv
cry stable and II twentieth C2Gthl street in said
city. n. j. OBRiEN,
Jan. l9dlm Master Commissioner
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02
DAILY
War Department., signal Service q. S.
ARMY.

War Department., signal Service q. s.
Army.
Division of kilograms and reports for
the benefit of commerce and agricul-
ture. Meteorological Record,
Saturday, Feb. ?, lS75-5:44 a. M:
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time at all stations.
PLACE OF THERMOME- STATE OF
OBSERVATION TER. WEATHER.
Cheyenne, Wyo., % light snow
Denver, Col, 230 clear
Santa Fe, n. NJ, 25o cloudy
Pixies Peak, Col, g foggy
WANTED.-A girl to do general
homework. Inquire at the Post Office
dec30tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Blank legal forms of all kinds 70
sale at the LEADER office.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

The Valley House is the best for
commercial travellers and transient
guests to stop at in Salt Lake City.
The c sanest of FOOTIS and best of
LIe, 80 tc y per day.
Dovl7-dtmayl
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02
Assessment Notice.

CHEYENNE, WYO.
Jan. 81, 1875.
To the Stockholders Of the Mctcalf
Mining Company:
There Is an assessment levied of
twenty cents per share OFT the capital
stock OF the MetcaIf Mining Com
pany, payable at their office in the
City OF Cheyenne, Wyoming Terri
tory.
A. r. CONVERSE,
President.
L. d. BEARY,
SECRETARY. ian29-dl0t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Jennie Hook as Admins
tratriN Of the Estate of II.
NJ. Hook, deceased and
also, as Administrative of
the partnership Estate of
the late firm OF Hook &
Moore,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-02-02

Territory of Wyoming, l..
County of Laramie,
In the District Court, First Judicial District,
Laramie county.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

manager visiting Ireland in order that the
representation might be perfect from the
knowledge gained thereby.
$1,000 That our tent is larger than any
before erected in the world.
$4,000 That I have greater change
OF programme than any travelling show on
earth.
$4,000 That my organization costs more
money than the value Of three Of the larg
est show organizations in America.
$1,000 That our magnificent WARDROBE,
cost more than the wardrobe belonging t.
all the travelling shows combined.
$1,000 That the salary list Of Barnum's
company Is more than the entire salary
list Of three Of the largest tent shows in
America.
5000 That We have a finer stock Of
horses than any show on earth.
$1,000 That We are the only company
who have imported genuine English Jock.
eys and Lady Hurdle Riders.
5000 That we are the only company
who have imported Mexican lasso- throwers
and riders, with their mustang ponies and
oil paraphernalia.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
I For the UOURIEWt .
A NOvELTYHN PIGEON SHOOTING

Your correspondent witnessed a
shooting match at Clear Lake, com.
posed of the Union Club OF Cerro
Gordo county, "a members, IL ON a
side, and composed of the best bust
ness men in Mason City and Clear
Lake. On Friday, they had a pic mic
and shooting match, 2G yards rise, at
artificial birds. The birds arc fixed
on spring trap and the trap is wound
up like q clock the bird is in the shape
ola cone, with wings on each side ard
to lower part of the cone, aropc is al
tached, the same as trap shooting, aud
at The word the rope is pulled, and the
artificial bird rises with considerable
velocity, it's wings spread, and it sails
or in whatever direction is wished
by tho sender. The wings arc made of
iron or steel, and shot hitting tho
wing does not count and has no effect
in bringing the bird down. The cone
Is duous III nun iOuS dul 1 - AhSuVe
across the lower side; it is made OF
paper and is considered the head Of
the bird and takes much closer shot
than a pigeon. Tho birds may be
shot several times before tho cone lie
disabled. The birds only coat one or
two dollars per 100 and OF course are
less expensive than live birds.
Mr.. Hartshorn was chosen Captain
one side and Mr.. Goodwin on tho
other the sides to have five shots each
or five birds. Shooting commenced
at IL A. NJ, and was continued until 5
r. NJ. One hour was given for dinner
which was splendid one, gotten up
by the lady relatives of the club. The
shooting was considered by experts,
to be very good aud at live birds
would have been much better. The
Ill
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
9Th, 1875.

$4,000 That my Hippodrome is not d.
yided, and the same amount that II is larg-
or than it was in New York.
5000 That l pay my band more money
than the entire ring performance OF any tent
show In America.
5000 That my Hippodrome tent con-
tains more square ards OF cloth than ten
ordinary circus tents.
| 5000 That my dressing room tents arc
In themselves larger than most Of the circus
tents now in use.
5000 That use moro railroad cars
than any show on earth, ten of them built
very low expressly TO carry my immense
chariots, which are too high for the ordinary
railroad cars.
5000 That l have expended more money
for new novelties than all the combined
shows in America.
5000 That am tho only man who
ever gave with travelling show, each day
where sufficient gas can be procured, a gen
uine gas balloon ascension, tho celebrated
w. II. Donaldson, the most daring arc
naut that ever lived, being engaged for tina
purpose at salary equal to the expense o
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
OLD Sc,slcrs Mcetcng.

Ola ScllAcrS McetcDg.
A few members of the Wapello
County Old Settlers ssociation me,
in the Court House, at l O'Clock. p. NJ.
to-day, Gully Sd, 1879
President Warden called tho moot
ing TO order.
1t was deemed best to hold only an
informal meeting this afternoon, and
adjourn till some future time.
On motion, the following gentlemen
were selected from each township, for
the purpose OF working up a good
turnout to the next meeting, to-wit
Center. N e Hill, L Washburn.
Benz Jcfiries. Jos Haynes, O + Bier
Green-H teinhard, Thos Eyre, ID
ii Michael
heohuk.-Wm MeIutire, l. z Rnpe,
VIM Pedrick.
Adams-Wm Cloyd, Page White,
John Wellman.
Agency-Chas Dudley, Cedric Req
nolds, Jack Houck, j Q A Dawson.
Dahionega-Peter hitterman. VIM
Giltner, j w Hedrick.
Pieasdnt--T Nelson, Thos Wright,
J b Carman.
Competine Martin Dickens, = NJ
Warder, Jesse Scott.
Highland-,James Buckner, Minor
kirkpatrick, Saml Dorr.
Columbia r w Boyd, s 4 Cald-
well, Joseph Gardner, Peter Knox,
VIM l. Palmer.
Coss-Wm A Nye, Geo + Myers,
DIR A c Olncy.
Polh- Benz Garfield, Nathan Bowen,
a Brooks.
Richidnd John kirkpatrick, Hugh
Brown, Joshns Marshall, l. M Car.
penter.
Washington:-Thos Foster, l. A
Myers, 5 NJ Wright, DIR + Cam
mings.
Moved that this meeting stand ad-
journed till Saturday, July 3lst, 1875
WM. III. Caldwell, Sec'y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

BY circular received from A. H.
Ncidig, Secretary OF the Iowa Press
Association, we learn that all ncces-
sary arrangements are made for the
meeting at Clear Lake, on August
3ls'. The first day will be devoted
to business, and then four days TO
fishing and hunting. The Central
Railroad will carry representatives OF
the Press for half fare, from Ottumws.
Parties designing to attend will no.
tify Mr.. Nei,lig how many dogs they
desire to take along. as only two car
loads of dogs will be carried. He
says: IF more than that number arc
taken with the special train, long
ropes must be attached to tight COLLAR,
and the dogs tied behind the care"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

an entire circus troupe.
$4,000 That we carry more canvasmen to
erect onr various Pavilions than are re-
quired to run every department combined
OF any other travelling organization in
America.
$4,000 That we have made more im-
provements in travelling exhibitions and
been copied more than all other shows in
America.
5000 That Ours is the largest and finest
travelling exhibition ever conceived by man.
Other prominent shows have offered to
wager that the combination could not be
moved from place to place.
Bay Please read carefully, and remember
that these Challenges are open to showmen,
or any other individual, under above con-
ditions. 1t is tho only Hippodromc. 1t
is not tho old, old circus, but every act en-
tirely new and startling, and is under more
expense than three Of the largest shows on
earth.
The Congress of Nations is not cxhibi
in the streets. 1t can only he seen in all Its
magnifcence in the vast Amphitheater.
i Chicago, July Is. p. I. BARNuM.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
in America, for either ring or parade pur-

in America, for either ring or parade pur-
poses.
$1,000 That we are the only company in
America that can produce the Congress OF
Nations "a was produced in England; and
$1,000 More that We produce il better
than was produced there.
$4,000 That am tho only man who ever
imported packs OF English hounds, whip.
pers-in, and all the para phernalia for a
representation Of an English Stag Hunt In
a Hippodrome in America.
$1,000 That mine Is the only company
that produces the grand spectacular pa
geant--the Fete at Peking--no other con-
Germ having the wardrobe or ballet to pro-
duce il.
$1,000 That z. T. Barnum has origina-
tod and successfully managed more and
larger amusement entertainments than any
man on earth, and that he has the largest
in the world.
$1,000 That I originated and produced,
and nave the only show in America pro-
ducing, a representation Of Donnybrooke
Fair, in which appears two hundred ladies
gentlemen, horses, and jaunting-cars. This
piece was gotten up at great expense, my
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

The Iowa Falls Seatinal says: IAN
insect OF the parasite tribe 10 destroy
ing the soft maple trees far and wide.
Examine your trees and notice the
leaves. You will find hundreds OF
Spi warts, every one of which contains
q little parasite" And the Dos Moincs
Register on the Same says: sThe
present season has been particularly
destructive to soft maple trees in Dcs
Moines. There is scarcely door yard
that does not mourn tho loss Of one or
moro. First the borcr, or other
worms, weAkcns the trunks and the
big winds complete the job. Hard
maple and box elder are uniniured."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
r. +. Rarnu.m 10 the Public,

offer the following challenges. Ii ac-
accepted, and proved contrary to the truth,
make the condition that the money be app
propriated 10 any Charitable Institution
chosen by the Mayor Of the city in which
they are accepted:
$1,000 That the Earnum Universal Ex-
position Company have imported more
thorough bred horses than all the combined
shows in America.
$1,000 That am now eSpending more
money to erect wooden amphitheaters for
the comfortable accommodation OF my pat.
rons than the daily expense of any travel.
ing show on this continent.
$4,000 That have more musicians tray
cling with me than any two travelling
shows In America, four times as many a.
some calling themselves tirst-class shows
and the finest band that ever Travelled with
tent.
$4,000 That we have more performer:
than any five shows combined in America
$4,000 That the silver armor purchased
by me from Mcssrs. Kennedy, Birming
ham, England, cost more money alone thar
sll the wardrobe Of any travelling show
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
The Keynote OF Health.

The health and vigor of the several organs
OF tho body depend upon the simple condi-
lion that the functions which pertain to each
shall be regularly and actively performed.
II vitality is sluggish or deficient, this con-
dition is not properly. fulfilled, aud as a
consequence disease is soon inaugurated.- -
Prevent it by timely Use of nostetter' 5
Stomach Bitters, which rouse the vital en-.
ergies when dormant and endow the feeble
frame with needfnl stamina. At the same
time that the Bitters infuss new strength
into the system, they correct. those. fnnc-
tioDal Irregularities and local weaknesses
which ..sap the vital power. Dyspepsia,
bladder and kidney complaints, govt, rheu-
malism, fever and ague. billiousness, cor
stipation and nervous diseases, are invaria-
bly, overcome by the opelation OF this stane-
ard Alternative
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
ARSTRaCT BUSINESS.

Messrs. Cooley s. kirkpatrick have
bought the abstract books of LsForcc
& Morse, and arc now prepared to
make abstracts of title to any pieco OF
real estate in Wapcllo county. These
books are the only complete set now
in tho county, and people, by them,
are enabled to trace titles back to the
original owner. If you buy real cs-
tate go to them first and get an alb.
stract of the title and then there is no
after claps or misunderstanding. They
have employed very excellent and
mcthodicsl abstract writer and their
books will DO kept perfect up to date.
d.Ewtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
s2O0.O0N

To loan. City or country property
taken as security. Loans made on :
to 5 years time. Interest 10 per cent
per annum. No interest taken in ad-
vance. Very small charge for procur.
ing the loan. No loans made of less
than $500. Those desiring money
will find 1t to their interest to apply
soon at our Office, Main street, over
Bachman's Jewelry store, Ottumws,
Iowa. q. M. LADD, & Co.
may u DIV IT,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
And NOW the ST. Tx. C. 81 North

And now the ST. L., X. G. & North
crn is getting into hot water. Tho
Mexico, (Mo.) Messenger says: "a
short time since three of our citizens
were put OIL a train on the st. Louis
Kansas City e Northern Railroad,
they refusing TO pay more than three
cents per mile as farc--this being the
legal rate adopted by the Railroad
Commissioners for that road. Two
of these gentlemen, Mcssrs G. II. Rib.
BILE and Il. ID. Graham have now
brought suit for $4,000 damages each
against the Company.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
Money to Loan

We have SEQ, 600 to loan 10 a oood
class of applicants, in sums Of Al E
or oyer; interest 10 per cent. per an.
mum, payable scmi-annually, and .
loscer commission than was ever heayo
of in this part of Iowa, before. Car
also accommodate all approved appli
cants as advertised In another column
Time3 to years.
245 d&wtf Q. M. LApD & Co,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

IOthl dZ lOtai
Farmers in tho north part Of the
State are expecting an immense crop,
and all kinds of grain is Shocking splen-
did, except in places where the flood
in early spring washed the grain out.
Messrs Green Bros, of Clear Lake,
have bought out Martins interest in
Sail and Row boats and have greatly
reduced tho price, and are very gentle
manly and accommodating.
Mr.. e. Nichols has fine residence
on the lake front and large farm two
or three miles from the lake. He has
been living on the lake for 10 years,
and was brave Iowa soldier. Your
correspondent and Mr.. Nichols, in
conversation, brought back many
scenes on the tented field. Nc.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

The old settlers of Van Buren coun-
ty propose to have their fifth annual
reunion and picnic in the Court
House square, Keosanqua, on the third
Wednesday in August. The annual
address will DO delivered by Charles
Baldwin. Senator Wright will also
be present, and will deliver an ad-
dress. All are invited.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

Rev. i. Tibbets, of Agency City,
has three year old stallion (sired by
Old Honestly l6 hands high, weighs
LOO lbs, has good action, and as iiue
q formed colt as can be found in Iowa.
Any person wanting to buy such "A
horse had better cali soon for he will
re sold cheap. j24w3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

Scientists have at last found out
what tobacco smoke is-a mixture of
cyanhydric, snlphureted hydrogen,
from icacetic, propionic, bntyric, val
erianic and csrbolic acids, half dozen
kinds of alkoloids and creosote. We
don't wonder the humanitarians de-
clare that it is killing people.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

Ladies do not forget that Hawks
keeps u full line of Gloves of all kinds
and qualities, also Hosiery in an
endless variety and at as low prices az
elswhcrc, also keeps all kinds Of
notions. al5 dSwtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

"Tcrbum sat .SapientT may find a
place in our columns when the author
gives ms his name. As we have ex-
planned very often before, VIC must
know the name of the author of every
thing we publish, not for publication,
but as q guarantee of good faith.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
DEWITT, Mo-, July %, =

DEWihIy Mo, ouIy ID, io'
Our county has largo crop of corn
aud but few cattle and hogs to feed.
( Stock feeders can get corn here at
81 90 at $l.50 per barrel, and feeding
pens free. We beg to call tho atten-
ton of stock men TO these facts.
Truly, j. b. HAMMER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
w. EDMuNps.


Notice is hereby given to tho sub
scribcrs to the capital stock of the OF
tnmwa Water Power Company, tla
an assessment of ten per cent. or til
dollars per share has been levied b,
the Board Of Directors, said assess.
ment to be payable August 9th, 1875
to Charles f. Blake, Treasurer, at the
Iowa National Bank.
j, O. BRIscoE, Sccy.
iuly24 Std. ltw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
arTEN TIONi

Remember the auction at the Deyin
Stand. Room &c, Union Block, full
stock of Gents and Ladies' furnishing
goods. Auction each day and oven
ing until the sale is closed, this ia the
time to buy cheap goods rs they must
sell to the highest bidder. Come
everybody. juneS.dswtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

An old gentleman of Agency
Township applied TO clerk Cooley, a
day or two ago, for a marriage license
for his son and sister OF his wife.
Three women accompanied him viz /:
His wife, his nephews wife, and the
woman that was to be his sons wife,
and they were all sisters. Now please
tell us what relation these parties are
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP CONyEN.
TlON.
COMPETING TOWNSHIP,

The Republicans of COMPETING
Township will meet in convention at
tho church in Marysvillc, at tho hour
of4 o'clock p. NJ, on Saturday, August
7th, 1876, for the purpose of choosing
delegates to tho County Convention,
to meet August Nth. All Republi-
cans are earnestly requested to attend.
2tw. II. ELIEH.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-07-28

Mrs. Elizabeth Gee, war widow,
was in the city looking after her pen
sion claims. With her wero two OF
her triplct OF girls. They looked hale
and hearty aud as near alike as two
peas. She said the other ono at homo
was also in good health and that it
would puzzle a stranger to distinguish
them apart when dressed alike. This
triplet of girls will be eleven years old
on the llth of next December.