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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

Ex-Lieutenant Governor Thad, CT
Pound, Hon. Il. s. Minor. and about
a dozen other more or less ,listin-
guished capitalists aud business men
in various parts of Wisconsin, con-
cluded that there wasn't money
enough in their respective localities
to move their lumber and other pro-
ducts. SO that they have been issuing
their own local scrip or promises to
pay. This was an easy way 10 pay
old debts, or new ones for that mat
ter. besides it gave the printing offices
in their neighborhoods plenty to do
in printing nice new money to take
the place of the old. greasy fractional
currency.
But then, this the best Government
the world ever saw. or words to that
effect, had decided by tyrannical
statute that the old Democratic privi-
legc of every man making his own
money was busted, and il had provid-
cd by stringent penalties against
Printing Offices, laundering Com
panies, Stage Companies, &C., from
again supplying the country with the
ancient Democratic luxury of s.red
dog and "wild cat" currency. SO
that in spite of the high character of
the offenders, they were arraigncd
before Judge Hopkins, of the Western
District of the United States Court of
Wisconsin, on indictments and
two representative cases being
tried, found guilty and sentenced
to pay II fine of one hundred
dollars and costs, each, the balance of
the "Infation Ring" broke down, and
they have all rushed in and plead
guilty. just like any whisky Ring.
And now the imitation mourners go
about the streets of Wisconsin and
sadly inquire what government is
worth anyway, which wont allow
them to print, in their way, at their
own places, as much money as they
may want themselves, subject alone
to the Constitution.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

The daily State Register of the 2lst
inst, says: "Opinions do difier-and
very radically. For instance this par
agraph from the Marshall Republican,
as compared with that copied else
where from the Gate CITY:
The Gate CITY and Monticello En-
press are very imprudently, we think,
reyiving those old matters that were
used against Harlan in his contest
with Allison. We opposed Mr.. Harlan
then, bnt we are Of the opinion now
that those mythical stories should be
dropped, and Mr.. Harlan given an
even chance with his powerful COM
petitors in the race for the Senator
ship
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
From the Daily of Dec. Gath.
Communication.

Editors COusSer.-In your issue of
yesterday, appeared an article over
the signature of "Citizcn," in which
the writer deplores state of affairs
which he claims exists in this COM
munity. All good citizens certainly
deplorc such scene as that witnessed
Oh our streets Wednesday, and none
more so than the writer of this article.
But | differ from my "Citizen" friend
on some points. He seems impressed
with the idea that some how or other
the officers of the city and county can
muster an almost unlimited number
of men,fully armed and equipped, into
service in couple of hours and with
the aforesaid men enforce the law at
the point of the bayonct if necessary.
Let MS look at that moment The
men we suppose we could get, but
how about the arms? Where are they
to come from echo answers where
There are a few old muskcts i'm
the court house attic, placed there
by some of the old settlers. Said
guns are rusty inside and out, inaccu-
rate and dangerous in their best days,
and doubly so now. Docs the gen.
tleman expect the officers of the city
or county to keep a private armory
to arm the militia? or does he expect
to gather arms from private individu-
ais! But enough on that point, for
/ think my friend will see at once
that ''possc" on paper is more east
ly gotten up than a posse of men
fully armed and able to cope success.
fully with an inf,i.iatcd mob. "Citi-
zen seems TO think the prisoner
should have been brought to trial in
the face of the threats of the crowd
and says that all good citizens would
commend such course. We be.
lieve "Citizcn' is right: that
good citizens would be pleased
to see just that, but how many
of our good citizens would
like 10 stand Qlnder arms) three or
four days while the trial was in pro-
gress? Not many dare say. As far
as being inundated is concerned, ]
would say that no prisoner shall ever
go from the Jail to be hung by mob
If in my power to prevent it. Neither
shall ever consent to the bringing
out Of prisoner for trial when there
is a strong probability that by so do
ing there would be provoked dis.
graceful street scene, as was the case
last Wednesday. would say in con.
clnsion that I, more than any ono else,
am responsible for not bringing the
prisoner out for trial, hoping that a
weeks sober thought would bring
our people to their senses. j have
briefly stated my views Of the matter
If others differ with me it is their
right, but / am willing to leave the
matter with an impartial public.
r. G. SJAI-GHTFp.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

rom Daily coasasr Of Der, ssa

Prom Daily cnssr Of Dee. ssa
Judge Porter began his duties as
tsaager to-day, to the no small relief
OF wholesale liquor dealers.
Our new school building is now
eomrlctcdand will be occupied inn
mediateiy after the holidays.
The frost appears TO be almost out
OF the ground, a thing that has occur
rod but once before in Iowa since
lS4S, in December.
The American Express Company
has declared its usual half-ycarlv div
idend of three dollars per share, pay
able January3. Transfers closed llth
. inst. TO reopen January ith,
We understand that Peter Peck.
late conductor on the IL. & ID. NJ.
railroad. has been rendered and will
accept an engine ON the North Mis-
souri,. Peter is a. fret class engineer
and we are glad he has secured po-
sition so soon.
Hon. James NJ. Love, the able L.
$. Judge of this District, is in his old
Ottuniwa home to-day, on business,
and visiting friends. If his true in
wardness could be got AT. we venture
he has a hankcring to. leave the old
~. 81 A1-,,l- nd mott
10 the Queen City of the Dcs Moines
Valley.
An old man fell down an open cell
lar way in this city last night. He
was not very badly hurt, but was
loud in expressing his opinion of the
idea of leaving such places open. He
proposed to sue the city at once, but
probably has thought better Of il by
this time.
Mrs. Rebecca, wife Of Peter Gotl,
Esq. died at the old homestead, in
Washington township in this county
ON last Sunday evening the 10Th inst,
after a long and painful illness. Flu.
neral services were hold at Ashland
yesterday, the 2ist inst, a large con.
course OF friends aud neighbors testi'
flying their respect for her virtues by
attending her funeral. She was ont
Of the earliest pioneers of Wapellc
county.
The Ottnmwa wood market is vel
supplied with the kind that people
usually bring in. One good stove
full of it would freeze man to death
in average cold weather. Why will
not wood haulers learn that good dry
4 wood viii always bring 20 per cent
more than green or dead wood that is
water-soaked until it win take whole
summer in wood she'd to dry it out
and besides this they can haul nearl,
twice as much AT a load of good dry
wood as they can of green or down
timber.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
NOTICE.

The undersigned warns all persons
sons from crediting his wife, Cath.
arine, as she left my house on the 23d
day of December, 1875, without my
knowledge or consent, / and forbid all
persons from giving her credit, as
will not pay any debts of her con-
tracing. THOMAS CoUGHLIN.
dec24-d2w]t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
DIR. Hi4elnW. of the Ri0nlnw Mndi.

DIR. Bigelow, of the Bigclow Medi-
cal Institute, Chicago, III announces
to his many friends and former pa
tients that he has made arrangements
by which all the afflicted may obtain
treatment without going to the Insti-
tute; his representatives, Drs. Petit.
John and Duff. who have long been
associated with him in the trestment
Of Chronic Diseases will have rooms
at the Ballingall House on Dec. 80 and
81. Consultation private and acithou.
charge. dec22-w2-d2t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

General Fremont will reside in New
York hereafter. Twenty years ago
says a Rochester paper, everybody
was singing and shouting about him
He was the pathfinder. He parted
his hair in the middle and had a glo.
rious mustachc. There was volume
of romance in his marriage to Jessie
Benton. He very nearly became a
President. Afterwards he was con-
spicuohs for while as General in
real war time; but he was not equal
to the occasion. He soon faded from
the public view, and to-day he is a
little weazen-faced, dried old man.
forgotten by the American people
hardly regarded as curiosity, and
resurrccted from his premature grave
occasionally through the name, and
the occasional letters in print Of his
accomplished wife.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

NJ. Nusbaum, will sell moro and
cheaper goods, for the next thirty days
than any other clothing house in the
city. Call and see him before you buy
elsewhere. dec3 dlw4t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

Vermont clergymen are never per-
mitted to kiss the ladies they have just
made brides. The dear creatures put
up their hands with the remark !:
"There thatll do; I've seen You fsl,
lows afore,"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
secms particularly wearisome. We
hope that the depot promised carly in
the spring will be built without fail.

From the Daily of Dec. oath.
Mr.. Lilburn shipped a few car loads
Of butter to New York this evening.
One hundred men were nj work on
the water-power yesterdav,aud about
the same number TODAY.
The spire ON the new Congrega-
tioual church is completed and looks
very handsome. !.
The ice is all out of the river oppo-
the cite from the mouth of the water
power canal down as far as can be
seen.
The toy and fancy goods stores
have been crowded with customers
all day. and it almost makes man
wish he was child again.
The reunion at the Business College
last night was all its friends hoped
for, and they are enthusiastic in praise
of the good time they had.
Last night lady came to the depot
in this city and left her trunk in the
eating room for time, and when she
came TO look for ii, the trunk was
gone. She was looking after ii to-day
and found ii put carefully away in the
X. & ID. Nj. baggage room. She
thought it had been stolen, and was
happily disappointed when she found
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

Every year increases the popularity
of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We can
assure our old patrons that it is kept
fully up to its high standard; and it
is the only reliable and perfected prep
aration for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, making it
soft, lustrous, and silken. The scalp,
by its use, becomes white and clean.
1t removes all eruptions and dandruff,
and, by its tonic properties, prevents
the hair from falling out, as it stimu-
lates and nourishes the hair-glands.
BY its use, the hair grows thicker and
stronger. In badness, it restores the
capillary glands to their normal vigor,
and will create a new growth, except
in extreme old age. 1t is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications, and
gives the hair splendid, glossy APP
pearance. A. A. Hayes, Md, State
Assayer of Massachusetts,, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and /
consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Sold By all Druggists, and Dealers in Medicines.
Price One Dollar.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
Now is the Time
TO GET BARGAINS |!
We viii offer from this date frsard all Of the following goods
At Greatly Reduced Prices:

rom VI 10 TO $780, worth $500 ST. 100 full line
~ prices samores and Jeans variety cheap; Ghme
Empress Cloths Black Apaccas Reps heavy Dress Goods at rock bottom
prices ladies Gents Underwear very cheap for cash Iads Hats
so few sets Of s Brown Muin Table
Linens Crash also full limo OF the hest cheap as the cheapest
Nuas and Ladies Jackets reduced Skirts Ladies'
T Ribbons Handkerchief Notions and Fancy Goods
always cheap for Cash. 8s
Most Of these goods strictly Winter Goods sold before the
season over So call the Panic &c. Of your
money. a3e@ as.4.5e 1Hal @
Robinson Bros. e. Co.
MainSt or lava
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
MORE TROUBLE IN rae CAMP

MORE TROUBLE IN THE CAMP.
Our readers will remember the
outrage committed in this city on
Saturday night, by negro, who was
subsequently arrested and lodged in
Jail by the Marshal. The negro was
taken from Jail to the Mayors Office
Monday morning for a preliminary
examination, but owing to the abb
sence ofwitnesses the trial was post
poned until this morning. Monday
morning a crowd composed about
equally of Swedes and negroes gath
cred around the court room, and
threats of resorting to lamp post jus
tice were pretty freely INDUCED in by
a portion of the crowd, which how
ever, was generally peaceable.
The negro was taken back to jail,
and the trial was set for this morn
ing at nine o'clock. The crowd in at
tendance at the court room long be-
fore the hour set for the trial was
twice as large as before and threats
were openly made that the negro
should hang and we understand
ropes were plenty in the crowd.
The crowd of negroes at the
court room was also much larg-
er than before. The excitement was
very great and conflict seemed i'm
minent for some time. The prisoner,
owing to the surroundings, was not
brought into court, and his attorney,
Cleon d. Hendershott, asked for and
obtained change of venue, taking
the case before Esq. Riordans court
and the time for hearing set at l
o'clock r. NJ. Long before that hour
the street corners at the crossing of
Market aud End streets were thronged
with people to such an extent that it
was almost impossible for persons to
pass. Angry threats were heard ev.
cry here and moro than
ono rope was reported handy.
The crowd kept increasing in numbers
until the Marshal mounted a box and
ordered the crowd to dispense. They
left one corner and Immediately took
their places on another. There was
no loud talking, and no apparent in
toxication. Under the circumsian ces
it was deemed unsafe to hold the in
yestigation to-day, and the case was
again postponed. Quite crowd gath
cred about the jail and court house,
expecting the man to be brought out,
but when they found that the case had
been again postponed, they, as well as
the crowd on Market street quietly
dispersed.
We have had enough mob law in
Ottumwa, and our fair name as city
demands that we shall not have any
more Of il. The city authorities
should see that the law is duly admin.
istered, and should use all means al
their command, even to the calling
out Of the military, to see that Judge
Lynch does not make his appearance
in our city. In this course they will
be duly sustained by all good citizens.
Forewarned is to be forearmed.--
Uednesday's Daily.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
Miscellaneous

A bald-headed man was in Satur-
day inquiring if he could get his wife
into the institute for deaf mutes, and
how long it would probably take to
teach her to be dumb. When matters
had been explained to him he bought
three yards Of clothes line and started
for the woods.--Geenup, (Ky.) hide
pendent.
Slowly but surely the opinion is
gaining ground that the appointment
of Mr.. Evarts the orator at the Cen
tennial will necessitate the extension
of the time for holding the exhibition.
Five months they say will never af-
ford the distinguished speaker the
time to do the subject full JUSTICE
". Y. Commercial.
Small boy-"Say, pa, will you buy
me new sled for Christmas I" Close
listed parent-"Johnny, I don't think
there's going to be much snow this
winter, and you wouldn't have a
chance TO enjoy new sled but I'll
tell you what will do. You Just be
good boy and I'll get your saw filed
so that it will cut through stick Of
wood just like cheese? 2"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

1t will pay you well to 60 and see
Kelley, No. % Union Block when
you want anything in the Drug line,
as he is determined TO sell goods at
the very lowest prices. Dec. Sw4t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29
rUsLrc scnooL MATTERS

At meeting of yhe School Board,
held last evening, the following.
among other business. was transacted !.
The school building situated in the
Fourth Ward, was named and desig-
mated as The DOUGLASS school, and
the large building situated on Second
and College streets was named and
designated as the ADAMS school. and
the new school building was named
and designated as the LINCOLN school !;
and the school district was sub-divid-
ed as follows: all pupils residing in
that part lying and situated cast of
Mark ct street were assigned to the
Adams school. and all pupils residing
in that part lying and situated be-
tween Market and Marion streets and
Fifth street extended. were assigned
10 the Lincoln school. and all pupils
residing in that part lying and situat-
ed west of Marion and south of Fifth
street and Fifth street extended. were
assigned to thesDonglass school. Pu-
pills residing in Burtondale and vicin-
ity will have the privilege of going
10 the Lincoln school if they desire to
do 50. The following persons have
been selected as teachers, 10 commence
their duties on the first day of next
term: Miss Mamie Munson, Miss
Flanra Ross. Miss Annie Rowell. and
Miss Emma G. Temple.
The next school term will commence
on the first Monday in January.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

We understand that Jas Hunt and
man by The name of Henry, charged
with the robbery of man in Appa-
moose county, of about three hundred
dollars, had preliminary cxamina-
ton in Centerville Tuesday and were
discharged-the evidence not being
sufficient to hold them.
We learn that the Presbyterian
church, new building at Trenton,
Missouri, was burned Sunday morn
ing last. 1t seems that it was to have
been dedicated Sunday--the pro-
gramme was all arranged and the
ministers who were to take part in
the ceremonies were present. The
building was washed out Saturday,
and for the purpose of drying it a
fire was kept in the furnace all night,
from which the fire caught, and was
not discovered by the persons attend
/ ing to the furnace until the flames
were under such Roadway as to be be-
yond control. The building was in
sured for $4,000, which will only
cover the indebtedness of the church.
The immense amount of travel TO
and from this city deserves better
depot accommodations. The ladies
waiting room, last night, was crowded
TO such an extent that about thirty
ladies were compelled to stand up all
the evening for The want of better ac-
commodations, and matters were but
little better to-day. We suppose this
state of affairs must be endured for
the present, but how long. that is the
question.
The mud on Main street to-day is
about as disagreeably thin as il can be.
and about three inches deep. This
morning a young fellow driving q
team at a rapid rate, seemingly on
purpose, splashed mud all over a
couple of well dressed ladies almost
running their clothing. 1t would have
served him right to have arrested the
fellow and compelled him to pay the
damage.
1 A lady was insulted down near the
depot last night about Z 80, in an out
rageous manner, by some dirty sconn-
drel who was. or pretended to be
4 intoxicated. 1t seems that she was on
her way TO the depot to meet some
| friends, who were expected on train
due a short time later, and when near
the passenger depot, was approached
by the brute, who made indecent pro-
posals to her, and, we are informed,
stripped her shawl from her by force.
1t is about time that stop was put to
this business. 1t has gone just about
far enough.
INFoRTUNATE Yester-
day evening a heart-rending acct
dent occurred in Fairfield. Two
young men, one named Bartholomew,
1--WE could not learn the name Of the
othcr.) were in Beck's store when the
! latter playful!y caught Bartholomew
by the ear and presented pistol al
his head. Unfortunately the pistol
was discharged, instantly killing Bar
tholemew. What makes the accident
more heartrending is the fact that the
man killed was TO have been married
that evening and was in the store pur-
chasing some articles he needed for
the occasion. The practice of young
men carrying and carelcssly handling
pistols is too common everywhere
If the fools who thus handle them
were the only ones who suffered by
their carelessness there would not be
so much cause for regret.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

Reuter- Of the Globe Boot and Shoe
Store bought all his Fall stock ut q
discount and invites you to call and
see prices before purchasing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

You can find a full assortment of
Drugs, School Books, Stationery,
Wall Paper, Window Curtains,
Lamps, Lanterns, &c. at Kelley's at
the lowest prices. Dec. s w At.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-29

Sufti} anu SHrtIuitltN
control them. The testimony Of our best cti-
zens, Of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PEcpoRAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat ard
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases OF CONSUMPTION,
cured by this preparation, are publicly Known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed, we're
they not proven beyond dispute. As d remedy,
1t Is adequate, OH which the public may rely
for full protection. BY curing Coughs, the
fore,nncrs OF moro serious disease. ii saves nm
numbered lives, aud an amount Of suffering mol
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most seeptical. Every family should
keep it on hand as q protection against the early
and unpcrceived attack Of Pulmonary Ailee-
fous, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurabe, and too often fatal, il reg.
lected. Tender lungs need this defence and il
is unwise to be without ii. As q safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest Of childLood CnEKiY
PICTORIAL is invaluablei for, by its timely use.
mutitudcs are rescued from premature graves.
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against ordi.
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Sleep No one will suffer troublesome Infiu.
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how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, 10 cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently relied
upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable Of producing cures as
PREPARED BY
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Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD sY ALL DRuoolsrs EvERYwHERR.
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SOkIBNKRD xONTHLY. 1870.
We invite the atientiop. 81 the public to
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The papers illustrative Of American
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