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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

A subscriber writing to us from Bat
tie Creek, Lincoln county, Kan, says !:
"For about two months after my
arrival In this country resided in .
log cabin, two and half miles South
east of Lincoln Centre. / then came
on to claim about twelve miles from
the town, in direction little East of
North. live in hut partly sunk in
the earth, the remainder built of stone :
and as far as tempature is concerned /
am tolerably we'll situated, though l
have an earth floor and roof. 1 have
over one hundred acres of good bottom
land for farming, with plenty of good
running water for stock. Joseph l..
Harper is one of my neighbors. He
has about eleven acres sown in fall
wheat on his claim, and some stone
collected for building. He lives at
present in rude tenement Of stone
and earth, belonging to his brother
Austin, who has one of the most beau
tiful claims in the neighborhood, on
which he has small field of wheat.
Ebcr Lopez has beautiful claim bor-
dering mine, one quarter of mile on
tuC w CSV 0uu . ulliC w Gets
ward He has AbouN thrca acres hrnh q
and built a little odd hut, the walls OF
which were not stout enough to bear
the roof, and II 10 in ruins. Ipresume
he is in Dickinson county.
"With the exception of some cold
weather in November, accompanied
by heavy FILL of snow, we had toler-
able pleasant weather until near the
first of January; since then we have
had some days that the thermometer
sunk twenty degrees below zero, ten
degrees colder than has ever been
known here before. The sixtieth an
niversary of the battle OF New Orleans
was severely cold and windy. The
first nipping frost came on the Both of
October. Respectfully,
ID. v. LEWIS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Messrs. Prugh & Son, on Main street,
have the best selection Of Queensware,
Glassware, Parlor Ornaments, Fancy
articles, &C., in the city. Their stock
10 very full and complete, and their
prices are as low as can we'll be looked
for ia these hard times. They buy
their goods in large quantities for
cash, sell them for cash, and conse-
quently give extra bargains. Give
them a call. feb l0.wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

J. T. McMinn three miles east Of
Agency, will sell on Thursday Feb.
25th q lot OF cows and young cattle,
mostly steers, somc full blooded Ches.
tor white sows, lot of grain and
household furniture. He also will sell
at private sale on good terms 80 acres
of good timber, Ia miles south Of
uencv City.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
For sale. Cheap.

A good Farm of 80 acres; 90 acres,
with q good house thereon, under cul.
tiyation, and 30 acres timber land. in
Polk Township, 8 miles from Ottum-
wa. Possession given LIST of March,
1875. Terms easy. Apply to
john B. ENNIS,
fclO-w4t Cor. Main & Market SITS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
sEoND WARD.


The meeting was called to order by
7. Riordan of the City Central Com.
mittee. r. FL. Warden was elected
Chairman, G. +. Blake Secretary, j.
w. Edgerly and F. Arthur tellers.
On motion the meeting proceeded
to an informal ballot for Trustee
the result of which was that II. L,
Waterman had II votes, Carey Inskeep
IL, G. F. Blake 8, D. Eaton l.
On the next and formal ballot the
vote stood Waterman Ii, Inskeep 16
Blake l, j. FL. Merrill !, Eaton 2.
On the second formal ballot Water.
man had Is. Inskeep II, Merrill 2.
G. Inskeep having received major
ity of the votes cast was declared
the nominee of the convention, for
Trustee in Second Ward.
The convention then adjourned.
r. Fl, WARDEN, Chairman.
IF. BLAKE, Secretary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

We noticed in one Of our exchanges this
week the statement of Dea. John Hodgkins
OF South Jefferson, Me-. whose son was
cured Of incipient consumption by tho use
Of Johns0n's Anodyne Lsnimens. We
refer to this at this time as tending to cor.
rebate the statement we made last week in
relation to this Liniment as applied to con.
sumption.
II Congress had employed as much sci.
entiic skill in the arrangements OF its "Re-
construction Policy" at the close, as the
War Department did in the beginning Of
the war, in arranging for the manufacture
Of what was called Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders for the use Of the
Cavalry horses, no doubt the Union would
have been restored long sgo.-EaoAaHqs,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Clippings from the Agency Inde-
pendent:
Ottumwa is iudiciously working up
the water powcr project, and when
accomplished will be the beet thing
ever happened that city.
BY tho way, Mr.. Courier, we think
your ablc correspondent at Washing
ton has given you about the best
letter this week we have read from
that city since Congress assembled
this winter, don't you? 1t is sound
logic clear through, with the excep-
lion of the paragraph referring TO
John C. Fremont. That much of
Lowa's' letter We can't approve, for
some how or another we cannot do
otherwise than admire the bravo old
Rocky Mountain explorer, General
Fremont.
II there Is anything in this world
we do like, 1T is vocal and instrument
tai music. Especially do we 60
off into ecstacy when listening to a
good song belched from the lungs Of a
long winded lady accompanied by a
piano, and while going down Main
street in Ottumwa the other day had
the opportunity and pleasure OF listen-
inc to \ melting lovc-song being suns
that kind of q lady. She was pound
ind the ivory as If her life depended
upon the loud noise made by the
piano, and swectly singing. "Le-heve
that fur-rur-in she-ore and come no.
ONE to your dar-harling."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging and
distressing disease man IL heir to. Ameri-
cans are particularly subject to this disease
sna,as effects: such as sour stomach, sick
nesaacne. habitual costiveness, heartburn,
water. oru.n, gnawing and burning pains in
the Pr OF the stomach, coming up OF food
coated tongues, disagrceablo taste In the
mouth, impure blood and ali diseases NJ tbs
Stomach and Liver. Two doses 81 1Ip.r .Is
AUGUST FLOWER will relieve Won ~ onca
and there positively IL not case IL M
United States it will not cure. Ifyou donht
this 60 to any Druggist, in Ottnmwa Iowa
Co., and get . sample bottle for 10 cents
and Try i. Regular size rs cents. J. L.
Taylor = Co. dkwalt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

We hope our readers will not over
look the new advertisement of T. P.
Spilman in our Weekly this week
He has built up large trade by in
dustry, advertising, and keeping moth.
ing but the best Of everything the
market affords, and selling at fair
A~vs~uno
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
AZ Cost, a. MceIk,s.

Bargains for 80 days. Come, look
70 to Meek's store and secure nice
dress at Is cents per yard, old price
SO cents. Flannels, Shawls, Prints,
Furs, Skirts, Boots and Shoes, and In
fact anything you may want, at lower
prices than before tho war. 45.w2w
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

John NJ. Harrcll will sell at bis
place, A miles southwest Of Martins
burg, on Saturday Feb. 9th, lot OF
stock, farm implements, etc., on nine
moutha credit.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

BY virtue Of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of the District Court of Wapelo county
Iowa, on Judgment Obtained in said Court on
the 10th day Of january, 1875. in favor of Mar
garet Myer as Plaintiff and against The German
American School Society as Defendant for the
sum Of Mine Hundred and One Dollars and Sixty
five Cents and costs taxed at SO S. and accruing
costs, have levied upon the following Real Es-
tate taken Is property Of said Defendant to satis-
fy said execution, t0-wit:
Lot No. Ten (l0l In NorTis' sub-dlvision Of out
lot Thirty Three 1857, In the Dty Of Ottumwa
And will offer the same for sale to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, the 97th day of February
1875, in front of the Court House, In 0ttumwa,
ct the hour of l O'Clock, p. m, Of said day. when
and where due attendance will be given by the un-
designed.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 2lst 1875.
T. p. SPILMAN,
febl7w-2t Sheriff of said County.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Administrator.s Notice,

Notice ia hereby given to all persons interested
that on the 9Th day of February, A. ID, 1875, the
undersigned was appointed by the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court Of Wapello county, Iowa, Admins
late of said county All persons indebted to said
Estate will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same viii present
them, legally authenticated, to said court for al
lOwRnce.
Dated February 9Th, 1873
feb l0-w2w J. y. ROGERS, Administrator.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Nursery stock and seeds

Nursery Stock ana SEEDS
for sale by the subscriber. l am
authorized to receive orders for Fruit
Trees, Plants and Seeds Of the grcateat
variety from several nurscrymen and
seed growers, including Usage Orange
seeds and plants, lower than ever be-
fore offered in this market.
o. Tower,
fp.9tdetw Court St. Ottumwa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
For Sale.

One hundred and sixty acres Of brush and time
Der land In Section SO, Marion Township, Davis
county. Iowa; 90 acres in cultivation, good well.
water. Price, 5000 one half cash. balance on
time to suit purchaser, with interest win take
young stock cattle, hogs, Or mules, in part pay
address the undersigned P. O. boz 6o4 Residence
miles West OF Ottumwa on the Eddyyiile road.
IL not sold by the 18th Of February viii be for
lease on good terms. .. II. SNYDER.
Jan N-w7t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Geo. W. kirkpatrick has public
sale Of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Grain,
Hay, and Farm Implements at his
place two place, two miles east Of
Kirkville, on Friday, the 26th inst.
{ Credit to Jan. !, 1876, on all sums over
f1vo dollars.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

All kinds Of lumber in the market,
both hard and soft timber, sash, doors,
blinds, paints mouldings etc., can be
had of Kirk s. Walker as cheap or
cheaper than anywhere else in the
city. d m q 1tW.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
WARD CONVENTIONS.
r1RTs WARD.

FIRTB WARD.
OTTuMwA, Iowa, Feb, IL, 1874.
The meeting was called to order
and j. G. Booz elected Chairman, and
N. d. Hinsey Secretary.
Moved and seconded, that w. B.
Armstrong be nominated a. Trustee OF
First Ward. Carried by acclama-
ton.
The following Ward Committee
was appointed: Frank Warden, Il. L.
Tilton, j. D. Carter, j. G. Booz and
Sam Mahon.
On motion adjourned.
JOHN G. BOOB, Chairman.
N. D. HlssEY, Secretary
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Charles Colgan, arrested for larceny
and tried at the present term of court,
has been found guilty and sentenced
to four months imprisonment in the
State Penitentiary. The jury was ont
until one O'Clock this morning before
they agreed upon their verdict.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

One of the neatest and cleanest stocks
of family groceries iu the city, il that
Of Mr.. w. II. McGlashon, on East
Main street. The stock is all new, and
first class, which he sells at very low
figures. He pays cash for country
produce, and always keeps full stock
on hand. Read his advertisement, and
rive him call.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

MErEoR.-An immense meteor fell
last night, in Northeastern direction
that illuminated the heavens for miles
around. 1t occurred about 10 o'clock,
and we distinctly saw the flash Of it's
passage through the sky, although the
shutters on the window from which
we saw it were closed. Parties who
were out at that time OF night sleigh
ing saw 1t, and said it was so brilliant
that 1t blinded them, and frightened
their teams. One man saw il seven
teen miles Northeast Of Ottumws, and
numerous others saw 1t at a less dis
lance from tho city.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Estray Notices.

Taken up by D. Newell, OF Washington Town
ship. Wapello county Iowa; on the 1stday of Dec
ember, 1874, an estray Heller, described as fol-
lows:
White; years old; brand on LEFT hip in shape
of q horse shoe; points of ears and horns OF. APP
praised at $A. February 1, 1875
VIM. Ii. CALDWELL,
feb 10-w3t Auditor Wapeilo Co !, lows.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

The District court which adjourned
on Saturday was In session four
weeks. or twenty four days, and dis
posed Of i've jury cases. One for rape,
from Monroe county, one for Lar
ceny, one TOR murder, and two road
cases which nearly clears the criminal
docket.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Mesrs. Kirk & Walker the lumber
dealers on Market street are just in re.
ceipt of another new stock of lumber,
which they are selling off very rapid.
ly At very low figures.
teb. l6 d m & t. ltw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

what A Granite state Man says.
MANCHESTER. N H.,1
February 18th, 1875.
EDITORS COURIER was reminded
by the non receipts Of the COURIER, q
few days since that my subscription
had expired, and as Icsn't possibly get
along without live Iowa paper,
herewith please find enclosed $l.50
and renew sending with January 9th
number. s. KIDDer.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Tho man, or woman, who wishes to
purchase q first rate farm will do well
to read the advertisement of Daniel
s wickard in this weeks Weekly Cou-
nNw0
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

T. r. Spillman has for sale q large
lot OF clover and timothy seed. This
seed 10 very clean and nice, and will
be sold as low If not lower than any
honse in the CITY. feb l6.w2w
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Bauer & Keistcr will open depot
for the sale of plows after March LIST,
on Market street in the rear Of Cos
sapcs' old stand. j. FL. ROGERS Agt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

The old Niagara" Fire Insurance Co.,
Of New York, has helped tho sufferers 10
all the prominent cogaagrations Of the
past 20 years. It's prompt snd honorable
course at Chicago and Boston is well known
to business men. Present Cash assets, $1,-
100000. JAMES HAwLEY, Agent OF
tumwa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Tho Miller Brothers, Lewis, Henry
and Dan and Smith Tharp are propos'
ing At an early day to start . private
bank at Abba. We are personally &C.
quainted with all these gentlemen and
know them to be No. l.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

The readers Of the Daily COURIER
will do we'll to remember Peterson y
Bro, Grocers on East Main street.
They have new stock of groceries,
which will be sold cheap. See their
advertisement.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Tha Laafee

From both City and Country should not
fail to visit Mrs. Platts 4 Highlands Mil
linery Store over Nunamaker q Godfrey
Jewelry Store, and see their nice New
Goods and price them before they buy
elsewhere. Especial pains will be taken
70 please customers q to style, quality and
price. ml1-dGWfI
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Mr.. Thomas Eyre has imported
from Southern Ohio, some very fine
blooded cattle. They arrived in this
city this morning in good condition.
Mr.. Shaul, also brought in fine jack
from the same place.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Farmers and Merchants

Will do we'll to remember that MGCuI.LouGH
& L1LBuRN pay CASH for all the butter
and eggs they can gct.-Bring them on
opposite the Post Office, Ottumwa.
Mar19wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
R a r. G a In = .

Twill sell q farm containing 100 acres-eOo acres
In good cultivation, $50 acres good timber two
rood houses, one good barn. two good orchards
and two good springs This Farm lies three miles
east OF kddyville.
Also NJ rssidcnce, one mile from the city Of
OttumwH, containing II acres; good house and
fruit Of oil kinds.
Also acres Joining my residence.
Also Q number Of houses and lots In said city
which VIII sell on easy terms.
All those indebted TO the undersigned VIII please
prepare 70 settle up by the LIST day Of Sept. fsi5
Jan 2o-6tw. HENRY WILSON,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
n OTICE!

A meeting of the Stockholders of the Union
Coal and Mining Company will be held at the
the 18th day Of February, at . o'clock, r NJ, for
the election of Directors for the ensuing year. and
for the transaction Of any other business that may
legally come before said meeting
feb 3-wSw j. HENRY BROOKS, Sec'y,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Hapuv relief for Young Men from the effects
Of Errors and Abuses In early life. Manhood Re-
stored, impeachment TO marriage removed. New
method Of treatment. New and remarkable rem
e1ias. Ro0ka and circulars sent free, In sealef
enyeiopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
4i9 North Ninth st.. Philadelphia fa.,-an Insti-
tntion having q high reputation for honorable
conduct and professional skill. dec 9dSw3m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
We have received the two numbers
|of tho WEEKLY COURIER aaVer'isco
for, two weeks ago.

For Chicago Mouldings of all kinds
qualities, and shapes call on Mesars
Kirk & Walker near City Hall.
dm&t& 1tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

LANNE DAVIS. at the old Upper NM, ase
now read, to Shell and Grind Corn In any guam
THY. Smelling and Chopping .: cents per
bushel psr wagon load. Best Meal ground for
cash Or tou. 1Ians On YorS corn.
90 8.wu LANlQ i pAYus
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17

Spears is tho best place to buy your
Stoves and Tinware. All goods war
ranted, and his prices lowest in town.
fob 3-w4w.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
Hay Press for Sale.

sale at bargain, Il q b. ~ cSsaras .new, fpr
one and one-half miles east Of Kirkville, to
feb 3-w3w JOHN KIRKPATRICK
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-17
ONE MORE.


We were informed at the Depot, to-
day, by man whose father gave him
little hatchet when he was young,
that an old farmer boarded G. D. u
@. train at station few miles east
of this city, yesterday, and to be sure
that he made no mistake, Only pur-
chased q ticket to village on the
slope. Az soon a. the train halted he
was tho first one to take his seat,
which had scarcely time to fit itself to
his person, before addressed, gen.
teel looking young man came along
and punched him In the short ribs:
"Ticket, sir!"
The old granger Owed into his vest
pocket like young turkey into . meal
trough, and brought it forth with ell
the nonchalence of q person we'll up
to snuff and used to travel. The pc.
lite individual genteelly dropped the
ticket into his coat pocket, after the
manner Of conductors, and briskly
passed along.
In . few moments thereafter, the
engineer pulled the bell-rope, and the
musical notes gave notice that the
train was about to start; and after .
CHEEKY Gail aboardt'' from the true
conductor, the train went speeding it's
way across the prairies. So far the
old gentleman was all right, and send.
| ing silent prayer to tho "gude" wife
ct home, fixed himself for the full en-.
joyment OF . new experience. Very
soon . man came in wearing Q
wide-rimmed cap with small strip Of
tin strung on the band, passed along
until he came to our friend, and gave
him punch In tho ribs, and for the
second time he was greeted with:
Ticket, sir!"
The colloguy that followed was
moro emphatic than elegant, until the
conductor told the old man that he
must either pay his fare or he wonld
be compelled to stop the train and put
him of, which would soon been done,
In spite Of protcstations Of payment,
had not somo of the passengers ex.
planned that no had given ticket, but
to the wrong man. When convinced
that he had been taken in and done
for, he brought forth his weasel.
skin and for tho second time paid
his fare to Council Bluffs, with the re.
mark:
"Thers, by! Sarah told mo
was Just green enough to be skinned
before I got out of sight of home, and
90 have, and SIS moro Of my hog
como to tho ID, too.n
The old, old story. II ho had been
taking the COURIER he would have
known. better than to have been taken
In by that "gauzy" trick.