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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
From Daily Courier Of Dec 18th
This Is good weather to kill sausage
and spare ribs.

This Is good weather to kill sausage
and spare ribs.
Belknap seems to he popular among
The ladies. Nettie SanfOrd's Ladies
.Harenn votes for him tor senator.
The weather is now getting down
il business. The thermometer mark
"a 10 degrees below zero rhis morn
ing.
The Herald says the Mahsska
county Poor House was burned on
Sunday night. All the inmates escap-
cd.
"A man was found 10 barn in The
lower part OF tho city this morning in
such s condition ~ to lead TO the
opinion that he had been seriously
hurt some way. A physician WAS sen.
Tor, and discovered the fact that his
patient was only beastly drunk.
ssfrom the 18th 10 The 18th OF DE.
secsnber ii will be warmer, and then
cold again. 80 says 'Prof." Tice
II Prot. Tie thinks he can gullsfhe
people that way he certainly don't be.
lifve in u hereafter.
The MarshaJltown Ladies Bureau
SAYS: s.Ilr. s. y. Carpenter. one o.
\ the most genial men OF culture i,
Iowa, who sets i table IN q roar. sc,
never langhs himself has promised
light 10 she'd abroad over our strcft'
and bv-wavs by Christmas
Mr.. A. A. Dinkins has shown lsss
cnpy OF the Boston Gazette ead Corn
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

After "Uncie Daniel Drew" had
subscribed So, 900 toward founding a
new Method College, he remarked
to a friend day "Wcll, sir,
didn't know here the money was
coming from. was worried over it,,
and so made a subject of prayer.
After fasting.. praying over the
matter for one day, went down on
Wall street, and in less than twenty
four hours ] skinned those fellows out
of 100000"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

The Hamilton Freeman hopes that
w. u. Roberts, of the Alton Tribune,
will be elected to the legislative po-
sition to which he aspires, and the
Dcs M0ines Register, in noting the
fact, INDUCES in the very correct sup
position that there isn't q newspaper
man in the State, who knows Roberts,
who does not hope the same thing
Council Bluffs Nonpoyiel.
There is one paper that does not
"hope the same thing" We don't be-
iieve Mr.. Roberts has the requisite
honesty to fill the position. Reason
April 18th, 1872 we loaned w. r.
Roberts, of the Alton Tribune q bun
die Of print paper. From time to time
we have sent him polite requests to
liquidate the little indebtedness, and
he has persistently ignored the claim
and never, to this date, even deigned
an answer to our requests. No honest
man or gentleman would act in this
way. We sent request to him SEINE
ten days since to square this little bill
but he oven now, when he is . candi-
date, treats us with silent contempt
No such man will ever receive ouI
endorsement. We will now call ouI
books square.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

EpIToR CorRIER-Dear Sir - Will
You please say through your paper
that the second annual meeting of the
Iowa Dairyinen's Association will be
held ct Springdale, Cedar county, from
January llth to 18th. Free entertain.
ment given to all who attend. All in.
terested are invited to attend. Other
papers are requested to give this no
tice an insertion. By order of the
Committee. l.. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
Kirkville, Dec. 18th, 1875.
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NEW DRESS.

BY the first Of January, or perhaps
sooner, we hope to lay tho Daily and
Weekly COURIER before our readers
in new dress Of news type. We
shall also print both papers on q BET
ter class of paper than we are now
nsing. This will cost us large ad-
ditional outlay, and in order to meet
il we shall want all the money that is
due US on subscription, job work and
advertising. We hope our patrons
will remember this and hand in what ia
due us without being especially asked
for it. We dislike dunning very
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
-om the Daily of DEF 4lsth


The Pclla Blade changes from Nc,
t'rary to BelNnap.
We arc Indebted to Hon. J. T.
y Young. Secretary OF State. for lis,
Of the times for holding District and
Circuit Courts i'm this State.
Ballingali, Cook & Co.. commence
killing hogs tomorrow morning. They
viii be unmarked the balance of the
season. and will pay farmers all their
stock is worth.
Corn brings 20 cents in Council
1:luffs and 81 aud 40 i'm Mtumwa,
which shows just how much differ
ence there is between a town tina, is
growing and one that is finished and
ready 10 lie fenced in for /, yoose
pasture.
Che Eddyville -Adfance romes to
ms this week enlarged to twice its for
mer size. and is now a very creditable
sheet in size and general appearance.
We are glad 10 note eur neighbor's
prosperity. The motto of the paper
IS Subscription price $L.0 per an
num-
tien. Hedrick and Captain Brown
letnrned from Milwaukee TO-DAY, for
Ii short STAY at home. The Z. $. Court
sitting there. has adjourned until af-
FER tie holidays, and the crooked
Mhiskcy men will &c, a short rest.
Capt. G. v. Gardner, Of Atchison
Kansas called upon rs to day. The
Captain was OF the old Goth Iowa
Infantry. and with him we Travelled
much oyer Dixiss land twelve years
axo. 1t Affords us pleasure to take by
the hand 80 good and true man A. is
sour old comrads in arms.
The Senior Editor Of the Spirit was
invited to the wedding last night. but
didn't witness the ceremony. as he
WAS NOT used to the labarxnthine
streets Of SO large city as Oitnmwa
and got lost. He got in on time,
however. for the refreshments. and
thaf in q mea sure consoled him for the
loss OF hearing the impressive cere-
m0ny. He ought TO have cheap
boy 20 pilot him when he goes on,
= 1.sx,, {'n,,r3 y. sols,.E
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

A Down Easter, while travelling
through tho West, happened on one Of
its representative isvern.keepers, OF
whom he asked what could be fur
niehed for dinner. Anything from Q
sntpe TO On elephant" was the reply.
81 will take . piece of elephant" said
Down Easter. "Y0u will have to
tskea whole one,' was the reioinder
"we never cut one."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
Tho lows St.fo Teachers' Associs

The lows State Teachers Associe-
ton for 1875, will be held in Burling-
ton, beginning on Monday evening,
December 9th, and continuing till
Friday, the 3Ist Of tho same month.
The G. 3. n r.. Railroad, and Ill ito
branches in lows, will sell tickets for
the round trip for one and onc-fifth
the usual rates.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

Strange that other artists defy com.
petition, or comparison of work. and
then make their display. at the door
of Photographs taken from negatives
made nv the celebrated artist. Mr.
Hover. dec3-5tw DIT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

FROM tne 1aIe IHy
The suit of Lou Weane We. the Keo-
kuk h Dies Moinee Railway Company,
for damages, recently on trial in the
Circuit Court Of Marion county, Ia,
at Knoxville, terminated yesterday, by
tho Jury finding verdict of $7,5l7.45
and COSTS for plaintiff. The trial of
the case lasted whole week. d. +.
Miller, Esq. of counsel for plaintiff,
left Knoxville before the jury came
10, and last night received telegram,
announcing the above result. d. F.
Miller, ST., and II. G. Curtis were at
torneys for plaintiff, and Gov. Stone,
Judge Sccvere, w. Ayres, II. II. Gil
more and John Fyffe for defendant.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

The Rev. John Potter, Pastor of the
NJ. e. Church, Chillicothe. received
on the evening of the 14th Of Decem-
Der. a pleasant surprise call from his
numerous friends and Pensioners,
who. after good social time. depart
ed leaving the family the recipients
of money and substantial benefits to
the amount Of thirty dollars, for
which Ire feels exceedingly grateful.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

DIR. Bigelow, of the Bigalow Medi.
cal Institute, Chicago, H.. announces
to bis 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 treatment
of Chronic Diseases will have rooms
at the Bsllingall House On Dec. 30 snd
81. Consultation p,fcote and srithout
charge. dec22-w2-d2t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

Joe. d. Gossage, formerly of this
Office, bias become editor and proprie.
tor Of the Sidney. (Nebrasks,) Zezc-
graph. We wish Joe. success. He ID
a No. l printer. and We hope he may
make success of his venture in this
new country. :,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

The Chicago journal has an entire
new dress. and is not only one of the
best looking, but also the most high
toned Of any of the Chicago dailies.
Wc always reach for the Journal a.
soon az our mail comes in.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
AN Exciting Meesisshs scene Mt
ElhAA


The Gate CITY says: IAN exciting
moonlight scene took place al, Eldon,
on fhe X. 4 ID. NJ. Road. Sunday
evening. The proprietor of one OF the
hotels al that place received an init
nation that his wife had gone out
promenadiDg with another man. Sat
isfying himself OF the fruthfulness Of
the report. he sought, by way Of re-
taliation, the presence and intimate
companionship Of two of the servant
girls.
About IL O'Clock the wife returned
home. ascertained the whereabouts Of
her lecberous lord, and there was a
circus. Aiming herself with billet
Of wood and hcop-pole she pro-
ceeded to the room where the guilty
trio were eBsconced. The first thing
she did was to strike the old man on
the head with the billet Of wood,
which settled him.. Then she told the
girls 10 '.git up aud git" And they
got. They stood not upon the order
Of going, but got up and got immedi-
otnly-in such great haste. indeed,
that they didn' have time to put on
their shoes. The enraged wife fol-
lowed them. and then ensned the most
exciting part Of the transaction. She
chased them up the railroad track
over the frozen ground in their bare
feet, for distance of nearly half a
mile. prodding them with the hoop
pool at every jump. One OF the girls
finally switched off ON side-track,
and sknlked back to the hotel, but the
other one took refuge in caboose
and slept there the remainder Of the
night. The next morning the indig-
nant wife took the train for Ottumwa
and instituted proceedings for d.
vorce. on the ground of adultery.
The afternoon train took the hus-
band on the same errand. BY advice
Of their attorneys, however. a consul-
tation was held. Explanations were
made; a reconciliation was effected,
vows were exchanged. and the couple
returned home together, resolved to
take fresh start. The affair created
quite commotion in Eldon. and has
constituted the principaltopic OF con-
yersatfon there ever since"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
MAvmyEp.

If"ot cNOuiuS Tue peTloIb NJ tuc TcbIs
depce of Rev. DR.. s. NJ. Merrill. were
packed full of friends and acQuaint-
ances to witness The marriage of his
eldest daughter ALICE, to Mr.. JonN
CoNovER, of Dcs MONIES. The cere-
mony was very handsomely and i'm
pressively performed by Rev. A, l..
Frisbie, Congregational minister from
the capital city,assisted by DR.. Merrill,
the brides father. We do not propose
to describe the dresses worn by the
bride and groom farther than to say
that they were rich and appropriate
and OF the usual conventional black
and white, that the bride looked
very sweet snd that the high contract
ing parties seemed fully impressed
with the solemnity of the ceremony
which was uniting them for life,
through good and evil. sickness or
health, and prosperity and adversely
Alter the ceremony the happy
couple we're congratulated by ali
present, snd the succeeding hour was
spent in discussing rich collation.,
excellent vocal and instrumental mn
sic by the Young people present. after
which al left for their homes, pleased
to think that they had been present on
such an suspicious occasion.
Among numerous other presents to
the bride were fine piano, which sbe
will duly appreciate, as shc ia An ac-
complished performer aud fine sing
er, and "a elegant gold watch aud
chain. She also received numerous
other fine presents Of silverwarc, etc.,
as tokens Of good will from her nu-
mcrous friends.
The happy couple departed on tho
III 80 night train for Dos Moines, and
tha good wishes of ali who know them
will go with hem.-1nuytdoy's Daiig.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

WASHINGTON. d. C.. NOV. %. 1875.
Uessrs, y. ". Hedrick d. Co.. O,t"n,-
era Coaric,'. Ottumrd. Ia:
GENTLEMEN-Your letter of No
vember 25th was duly received. and
its contents are in accord with several
/ have had. not only from citizens of
Iowa, but from other Western States.
My attention was at an early day
called to the unjust workings of the
new law, and / have quietly but firm.
ly eSerted myself in all proper ways
to bring about the change you desire
The justice of the demand is with.
out question. and have no doubt
that when Congress meets, the objec'
tionahle law of which you and other:
complain, will be repealed, and the
old law. or a similar one. enacted il
its place.
Yours very truly.
WM. w. BEJ.KNAr.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

~ .iom1n' cf tho date Of March 18th.
ITO. II contains an account of col
lision between the British troops and
some Of the Boston people on The 18th
Of the same month.
On SUNDAY evening last. John
Glynn aud some other prisoners
broke Jail at Oskaloosa by burning a
hole through the door John got tir-
cd Of his freedom in the country and
wishing glimpse of city life. ven
turcd into this city Yesterday morn
ing about A O'Clock and while saun.
tering along the railroad was snatch
ed up by Deputy Marshal Davis.
Davis iclegraphed Sheriff Heather
ingtop at Oskaloosn who came down
immediately aud carried the prisoner
back 10 Jail. We go two to one that
f! that fellow will now stay in Jail mn.
til lie i released 'hy order Of the
4 court,
i Yesterday morning at about sever
4 o'clock, A. l.. Leonard, station agcn
for the Iowa Central Railroad. q
Steamboat Rock was run over by /,
train and instantly killed.
II seems that tho trains were littl'
late that morning and reached the sta
ton somewhat behind time. Ate
attending to his morning duties, an,
while tho trains wore doing thei
. switching Leonard started to hi
boarding place for breakfast. wslkinl
! along the railroad track. The con
, ductor of QUO Of trains while tho trail
was backing in on The side track
. noticed Mr.. Leonard on the track, bu
supposed that he had stepped of ou
OF the way, until he felt the car run
/ ming over him. The wheels caugh
! him and run over his head which wa
, crushed in horrible manner. Th
{ snpposition seems to he that as no wa
bundled mp considerably, and did nc
see or hear tue train, until it was a
most on him, and that when trying [
! got out of its way slipped and 70
|, fnuder the wheels.
r Leonard once was telegraph operate
. at Eddyyillc, At which place he maj
o ried, He was . man of exceller
. character, and his many friends wi
\ hear Of his untimcly death with r,
. greet.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

II. NJ. Cocksrill is the man that il
selling Teas 80 low that every body
goss there TO get choice Teas. He 10
rereiving q fine lot OF dishes, which he
purposes 10 give away to his custom
ers. Nowi Is tho time to go 10 the Tee
siere for your Teas. Remember the
Sign Big r. decade wat.
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Correspondence.
softer From SECRETARY Rc,knap.

OrrrNwA. IA. Nov. -. 1873.
Gen. ". ". Beliaap. SecsItdrB ~
ITar, Washington, n. G. Dear SIR
The postage law passed at the clos"
of the last session of Congress. is I'M
Just and unnecessarily burdensome.
The present law imposes severe
tax on the labcring man or farmer
who takes q newspaper. and its eff
fects have been to lessen the income
Of the Department.
II seems to be agreed upon all
hands that the passage of the presen,
law was either an ignorant or wilfu
blunder. Movements will be made n
the opening of Congress to repeal tht
present. and restore the old law, an(
we hope il will be convenient ant
agreeable To You to aid the matter
along.
Very respectfully your scrvt's.
/! J. NJ. HEDRIcK l. Co.
! Publishers COURIER.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to j. BowliD
s Son OF DAhlonegs, are requested to
call aud settle Immediately.
November 80, 1875.
3tw. j. BowLlN y Son.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

On Oct. 30th, 1876, l lost in Ottum-
va, three promisory notes, on A. W.
and B. i. Bell. The face Of said notes
was seventy dollars each, and wore
made to the undersigned, and dated
on or about Sept. 2Gth 1873. Every
person 10 hereby cautioned, against
buying or holding said notes. AZ /
have never transferred them to any
one. j. /. GRIFFITH.
Dec. 18th, 1875. dec16d&wl.
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J. BowLiN y Son.
2 oiher Photographers are

- 'TN VsDHI 'sOuOsa' F1't'' - 2 VIZ
best artists, why do they make their
show, at the door, printed from mega.
tives made by the distinguished artist
Hover, Std WIS
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

Everybody goes to the Tea store
Go and see some of Cockerill's 1urt
uncolored Teas. dec3d2 w3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

For the best and most life-likt
Pictures go TO Hover & McMichael
p. o. Block. std w3f.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
From the Gate CITY.

A mea,y vera,c, ter the p.a,n,,r.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
Nalacc.

Cockerill beats them all on Teas
dec3d2tw3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

THE CASE o. LOT wkANE VS.. THl
x. 4 ID. N. 10. u.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22

gloss and freshness of goaRh. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use Nothing can restore
the hair where the iollicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved BY this application. and stimo-
lated into activity, so that . new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
Of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use win prevent the hair
from turning gray or FILLING of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives TO tho
scalp arrests and prevents tile iorma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so I'M
clearly and offensive Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, il does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by Or. ]. c, Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
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spnirymess,s convention.

Cockerill sells Teas so cheap al
never was. dec3d2tw3.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, a n d
etlectual for
preserving the
hair. 1t soon
restores faded
or gray hair
10 its Original
eoiDr 5i,itb file
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-22
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

Is widely known
as one of the most
efectual remedies
ever discovered for
cleansing the .sys-
tenn and purifying
the blood. 1t has
stood the test Of
years, with a con-
stantly growing rep
ufation. based on its
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-24

We are told by all Arabs that the Ko-
ran is the most perfect poetry in the
Arabic language; and yet, when we come
to read it as translated into English, we
| find it dull and tedious. 1t is difficult
thing for European toread through the
whole Koran in translation. He soon
realizes it to be very different from what
he imagined it Very possibly he dream
ed of finding therein long and luscious
descriptions of the so-called "Moham-
medsn Paradise" that he should read
about houris aud the Tree Of Life, the
beast Al-Borak, rivers of wine, and all
those visions of the different heavens
usually attributed to the prophet He
finds not a word Of all this. Instead,
there is boundless devotional enthusiasm
all the vocabulary of praise to God, long
moral lectures, Old Testament stories in
different form, familiar reference to
all the Jewish patriarchs, prophets aud
Kings an equally constant reference to
the facts of the Gospels, but in a some
what different dress; and, finally, fierce
denunciatioHs, in strain of the
most awful solemnity, OF the
in6dels who will not believe
in the truth Of God. OF doctrine he
finds no subtlety. Mohammed pro-
claims but one fact, and reiterates it for
all time. AS the Koran opens with Al
Fatihat, The Preface, so it naturally
closes with the simple and sublime De-
claration," a chapter of itself The
words Of those chapters are texts for all
the rest Of the book. 1t enlarges, dilates,
amplifes, illustrates, reiterates' the one
grand declaration, La Illaha il Allah
mo God but God" All the rest is
written only to give that weight. The
fact that Mbhammed is the prophet of
God is a mere incident, like the "Thus
saith the Lord y of the Hebrew prophets.
1t is to show whence came the message.
That message is the one thing of impor-
tance to man. and it is of the simplest
" No God but God" When that mes
sage is believed the morality Of the Ko-
ran follows with equal simplicity. Prayer
and charity are the whole duty of man
Not prayer as en- importunate begging
for favors, but prayer which is only
praise and anxiety to be kept in the
faith of God; not estentatous alms-giv.
ing miscalled charity, but charity as
complete and genuine as that described
in the Corinthians. Such as we find AL
Fatihat we find the whole book.