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, 1875-05-20

~ The Phelps Troupe. with Capt
Mo Donald's trained Indians, perform
ed at Olympia on the first. second and
third inst. to small houses and on the
morning of the fourth went to Tacoma.
They performed at Tacoma on the fifth
and on the sixth started for Portland.
q Messers. Hartman. Of Nisqually
bottom. have about six acres Of hops
this season. that are growing finely. from
which they estimate they will gather 6.
600 pounds. This at the rate hops were
sold at last year will bring them $500
per acre.
n A postal card was exhibited the
other day in Olympia on which one of
tho County Commissioners spells "Com
missioner" with one m, and without
. single 5. The ignorance displayed.
however, is no more remarkable than the
iueompstency manifested in trsnsac-
ting the county business. s...Stdndard.
GA couple Of snterp,ising young
men have built stern wheel boat on
the Coquills river. propelled by lever
power. ON which they propose to carry
freight to any point on the river. They
carried a cargo of lumber from Pohl's
mill to Coquille City in five hours. the
other day. distance of twenty miles,
up stre.m.-Coos Bay Ne,cs,
II The annual consumption of iron
IN all its various forms. on the Pacific
coast, ranges from two hunired and
fifty to three hundred thousand tons.
bought at an average prime cost of more
than ten million dollars; all of which,
With the exception of about fifty thous-
and dollars paid for Oregon made iron,
goes out of the country.
How THEY PUT Ir.--This is how an
Olympia paper puts homeiclde at Ia
coma. Human life must be cheap across
there: "a man by the name OF" Brownie"
was shot and killed at Tacoma, last
Thursday. by ]. R. Ralston. 1t is sup
poced that Mr.. Ralston will not he
brought to trial for committing the act.
IS ss'Brownie'' was the aggressive par
ty."- "--Colonist.
brownie" was = "full fiedged bull
purp."
" A happy correspondent Of the
Olympia Transcript, over in the Yakima,
sends the following to the editor of that
paper: "I have got baby and it IS a
gal baby and 1 would like to have it put
in the paper or don't mean to put the
baby in the paper but want sum ritin
about it causei ust to live in vour town
long while ago and fell interested in
your noin about my affairs tel al the ed
tiers to rite about it in their papers and
al ov the editers in the hole kuntry
to rite about mi baby cause it is nifty
purity and its gal.
AxIMArhp BUrrER.-A grocer in Otta
va. Canada, WAS made the recipient Of
valuable present one day lately. A
young woman entered his store offering
butter for sale. He Informed her that
he had o sufficient quantity and did not
wish to buy any. The woman asked
permission to leave her basket In the
store while she went to see q friend.
She left promising to return in ten min
utes for her property. She did not re-
turn. and few minutes later sounds
attracted his attention, and on tracing
them to their source, he found that they
came from the basket of butter. He
raised the cloth which covered the bas-
ket and discovered baby. The woman
did not return to claim her property.
, 1875-05-20

WoNDERFUL.-Mr. L. B Andrews has
held the office of Clerk of the United
States Court for this District for many
years. On turning over the Office to his
successor. he voluntarily accounted for
ind surrendered every article and item
# stationery in his possession which
lad been purchased with public money.
This is a most remarkable case, which
deserves public mention.
, 1875-05-20
Ordinance No. II.
IN RELATION TO LANDS.

The City of Seattle does ordaln as fol
lows:
That the Mayor be and he is hereby
required to enter in the name OF the
city Of Seattle, all government lands
within tie corporate liL,its Of said city
subject to entry under the laws of the
United States, by the corporate author
tiles or inhabitants of said city Of Seat
tie, and that he employ such means and
assistance as necessary in the premises.
, 1875-05-20

NOTICE To TAX City
Assessor of the City of Seattle, having
Sled the city assessment roll in the
Clerks Office, the said roll will be open
to .he inspection of all parties, until
the 29th of May 1875, when there will
be meeting of the City Council for the
purpose of the equalization of said
Assessment.
BY order Of Council.
W. r. ANDKEws.
City Clerk.
, 1875-05-20

w In the Ore9onian appears letter
from Seattle, signed g Northwest" in
which occurs thu following; "Messrs.
Mason & Hamlins hardware store is q
very complete establishment; they do q
large business in their ine." We sup
pose the correspondent refers to the es-
tablishment of Messrs. Crawford j. Har-
ington.
, 1875-05-20

Tue FAvoRIrE SoLp.- On Saturday
the steam-tug Fauorite was sold. in sat-
isfaction Of debt. by the United States
Marshal. The boat wss. knocked down"
to Mr.. John Nation for the sum of $2,-
900, who bid for Captain D. B. Finch.
Of the Sound - -Oregoni1n.
, 1875-05-20
OCCIDENTAL Hotel.

A frst-class house and a
chance for everybody to live
during the hard times.
t The best table and the
best rooms and beds of any
house in the Territory.
e. Guests treated with po-
ftaness and attention.
Free coach to and ffo4a the
house
]. COLLINS & Co., Propsistora
eAetp. v, Tu Nov. !. la1ss.k
, 1875-05-20
BUSINESS NOTICES
lNpnRTANr.

IMPORTANT, Endorsed by the
Medical profession. DR.. WV. HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS cures
Coughs, Colds and Consumption. and
all diseases of the Throat and Chest
DR. TOWNLEY'S TOOT4ACHE AN.
ODYNE cures in one MINUTE. feb 16
, 1875-05-20

" The new stvle of Promenade
Photographs. These beautiful pictures
are now made at Moore's gallery, on
Commercial street. Call and examine
them. Also, the Nonpareil Porcelaine.
, 1875-05-20
NOTICE..

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF,
ID the Probate Court of King county.
Washington Territory, made and epter-
ed of record ON the Goth day of April A..
D. 1875, I. Frank H. Pingree, Admins
traitor of the estate of Icear Davis Homes,
deceased. shall offer for sale at public
auction, on Tuesday, the 25th day of
May. A. D. 1875, at IL O'Clock. A. N. il,
front of the Auditors Office, King coun-
ty, in said Territory, the following real
estate. situated on the Snoqualmie river
in King county. and belonging to the
said estate of Icear Davis Homes, de-.
ceased, to wit:
Lots 5, I, and II, and N. w. u of S,
E. 4 of section No. 90; in township No,
26, North of range No. G, East, contain,
ing 164 acres and 43-100 of an acre.
Terms and conditions Of sale, cash.
gold coin of the United States. one half
of the purchase price to be paid on the
day Of sale, the balance ON the confir~
nation of said sale by the Probate
Court.
FRANK H. PINGREE,
Administrator.
op1 90 Jw Jt 1857 ia.
, 1875-05-20

FoR THE LADrEs.--Just received fine
assortment Of Ladies' Furnishing Goods
and Fancy Articles. Call and see them
at Mrs. Jameson, Cherry street.
, 1875-05-20

Now RECEIVING -Ex Meyer and Har-
vest Home. an immense stock Of Ladies'
Dress Goods and 0entleman's Clothing
at Schwatacher Bros. 4 Co. May 8,
, 1875-05-20
Council Proceedings.

CoUsCIL RooMs, CTrY oE SEATTLE
May 10th. 1875.
Council called to order by H. L. Yes
ler, Mayor. Present, b. F. Briggs. NJ.
r. bIaddocks, John Collins and Chas.
Mcdonald of the Council.
Minutes OF last meeting read and
approved.
The following bills were referred to
the Finance Committee:
S. F. Coombs, for assessing city;
Puget Sound DISPATCH, printing blanks.
The followino bills were ordered peid .
, 1875-05-20

TCol. Lane, who arrived on the Of
ter from prospecting tour to the Queen
Charlotte Islands, brings very encour-
aging news from that quarter Of valuable
quartz reefs.-ColoniSt.
, 1875-05-20
LIVERY STABLE
6 STEAMER ZEPHYR

ITNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL LEAVE
~ Seattle every Monday morning. for Sno-
homish: returning the same day. Will leave
$ attle for Olympia and way ports on Tuesdays
and Fridays; returning on Wednesdays and
saturdays. V.
, 1875-05-20

RACES The American horses Osceo-
la. Tom Merry and Confidence, are an
nounced to run on :he Beacon Hill
course Victoria, On the 22d inst.
, 1875-05-20

a. ICE COLD SODA WATER at
HoErill's Drug Store. April 10
, 1875-05-20

JIM. Coleman charged $22 0S.
Report of City Clerk read and ap-
proved.
Ordinance No. 70 passed, instructing
the Mayor to enter in the name of the
City in the United States Land Office,
all government lands inside the city
limits.
Council adjourned to May 29th, 1856.
w. r. ANDREWS,
:. City Clerk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
Tho Ottumwa Library Association

Tho Ottumws Library Association
has rented OF Chiffon & Kendall, tho
entire upper story of one of their new
bhildings, on market street, in which
to place the Library. This will DO
quite spacious room and 1t will be
fitted up with new bookcases, and
generally garnished in good style.
This Association is doing finely, and
what is already q most excellent and
useful institution. will in few years
become the pride of the city, and a
source of incalculable benefit. We
are glad, indeed. to chronicle each sue
cessive step in its prosperity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

A counterfeit sfV" on the First Nat
ional Bank of Germantown, Ohio,no
IN circulation, ia thus described: The
back Of the bill in the counterfeit IA
defective in fold of the short clothes
OF the central figure, Columbus; the
cross on the banners is very Indistinct
and the furl is almost liberated. The
foliage on the right, and the back
ground. are noticeably very light and
poorly executed, while to the left, in
the background, the ships are badly
taken. The face ofthe bill is pro.
uounced perfect and the paper il eyi.
IDENTIFY genuine.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
The Des Moincs Registey, OF to-f,s,

The Des Moincs Register, Of to-day
says that: From one OF the attorneys
of the G. Is. 81 z. II. R. Company, In
the city yesterday, we learn the fol-
lowing concerning our Southern rail.
road. Mr.. Buell. has filed with Judge
Knapp. Abba District Court, 8 notice
that he will spply for . writ ofiDjunc.
ton TO restrain the A. Il. & d. m. r.
r. Company from disposing of the
bonds to any parties except the organ.
ization he represents, and TO restrain
the makers Of subscription notes pay.
able TO the A. X. s. d, NJ. Company
from making payment except 70 him.
Before any Injunction can DO granted,
the G. B. " @. Company will have .
right to contest its issuance, and our
informant thinks there 10 no hope for
Mr.. Buell. procuring a writ. No pro-
ceedings are contemplated against
Gov. Merrill, or the @. B. & @. Com
pany.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
Glad TidLngs OF GREAT Joy,

All kinds of Sewing Machines re-
paired, and work warranted. have
had IA years. experience in the Sew
ing Machine business. stop at Rob
inson h Bros. in your place few days,
to do all jobs that may be brought mo
in my line. MILTON A. MARTIN.
We, the undersigned, certify that NJ.
A. Martin has repaired sewing ma
chimes for us, and given entire salts
faction. We would recommend him
to any who have machines in need of
repairs, as we believe he thoroughly
understands his business.
Mrs G L Sanders, Mrs q F Magoun,
Mrs Miles Chafee, Mrs Willis Davis,
Mrs A Hippcnhsmer, Mrs ID Q Baker,
Mrs Geo Onthank, Mrs A B Mack,
Mrs B Zimmerman, Grinnell, Iowa.
may5.wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

The more the water power at this
city IL examined, the more IT. import
Ancc looms up. The Enginsss, Mr.,
John D. AIRY, has been carefully sur-
veying the river above the point whore
the dam is to be located, and finds
tha6 there is no danger to be spprc-
hendsd from overflow anywhere, even
with an eight foot dam. We would
add to this, the remark that as We I'M
tierstand The position OF the Directo-
ry, having in charge the letting Of the
contract, they will let the work just %
soon - they can do 80, in justice 10
the best interest of the company, and
everybody concerned. To this end,
our people should await patiently the
result. As the trite saying IL, "there'a
millions" in carefully considering en-
erythiug pertaining to this grand
enterprise, which, o. sure o. there Is I
sun In the heavens, Is such . source Of
wealth and prosperity to this city and
surrounding country, - the most en-
thusiastic do not yet fully compre-
bend, and will not, until its grand re-
suits shall roll in upon Us in the near
future.
b.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Col. Whitls, who sold out the gas
works in this city. now has an interest
in the gas works at LaSalle and Elgin,
Ills, and also in those of Mt. Pleasant.
He will look after the business of the
companies in the above named cities,
but will not remove from Ottumwa
for some months to come. If at all.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Messrs. Serviss & Linn, the popular
Second street grocerymen, have sold
out. This step became necessary on
account of the failing health OF Mr..
Linn, the active partner. He will clay
or for awhile, not entering into any
business at present
MIR. Serviss will continue to run his
Central train. "a usual. They arc both
tip-top fellows, and we are sorry 10
see them go ont of business.
Messrs. Mitchell 4 Kelley, the
young gentlemen who have purchased
the stock. are both we'll known to GU,
people, both industrious, accom- modA
ting and reliable. We wish them suc.
cess.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

The painters brush is still abroad in
the land, and numerous residences in
the City show nnmistskable evidence
of its boautifying influence. So also
are many of our business blocks COM
ing out in full dress.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

A switchman on the North Missouri
railroad gotta finger caught between
the bumpers this morning. lie yelp.
ed bloody murder wrung his hands in
distress for while and started on a
dog trot for a doctor That fellows
chance for heaven is simmer than it
was, but he will save his finger.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
"a Keokuk younRster who could not

A Keokuk youngster who could not
wait for Howe's big show 70 come,
concluded to start . little msnAeerie
Of his own. He captured . make and
put 1t in bottle. firing Of II, how.
ever, he gave 1t to . friend, who car.
ried It home and deposited it on o
shelf. While he was out drumming
up customers his suskeship orawled
ont of the bottle, and disappeared. -
After q protracted search II was found
secreted behind . box in the green
house. The reptile was killed, and
was found to be ; young Copperhead
"a species OF snake that Il not con.
sidered . desirable plsythipg for chill
dren.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Capt. Il. Tillotson and soma ra-s;op
associated with him purchased the
Gas Works of Col Whitla to-day. Mr.
TiIlotson will como here to reside and
superintend the works. We heartily
welcome him among us. The purcha-
sers took possession OF the works to-
daY.-DQilu Oh
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

DIssoLTTloN.-ln another place in
our columns will be fonnd the disso.
lntion notice of the firm of McCul-
Tough ~ Lilburn. Mr., Samuel LII
burn continues the business. Mr.. Nc.
Cnllough retiring entirely from the
business. This firm has for MANY
years past done very heavy business
indeed, and acquired q most excellent
reputation. 1t affords ne great pleas.
ure to say that Mr.. Lilburn is pre-
eminently fitted to conduct the bust
ness in manner that will win conf.
dence every where, and from personal
knowledge Of him. we are free to "a,
that it requires no effort on our par
to recommend him to everybody az /,
sound. capable and highly honorable
man.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

The bridge over the river gathered
IN for the month of May $4,000. A
prettv good five cent trade.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

We learn from the Davenport Ga
sette that the contract for grading the
the G. r. |. g. p. extension from ST.
Courtney to Oskalooss has been let to
Manneville, Bowling Il Co, who in
tend commencing work immediately
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

It is now generally conceded that Wal.
laco's Tonic Bitters possess more curative
qualities, more highly medicated, con-
pounded of pnrer and better ingredients,
contain purer spirits give better satisfaction.
cure more diseases recommended by more
physicians than any bitter known. They
are. in fact, the peoples remedy. Sold BY
all druggists and dealers. 2tdwI
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Burlington will treat itself to mock
battle in the regatta on the river du-
ring tho celebration on the Fourth
Probably there will be few in dead
earnest during the day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Mr.. Tyler. Of Richland township,
bought some fine bloodcd cattle in RI.
linois, few days ago. He drove the
stock through the city to-day, on the
way to Kirkville. We are glad that
our people are taking more pains to
improve the grades of their cattle.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Few seasons ever promised better
than does the present for this part oi
Iowa, in the matter Of abundant har-
vests. The ground was never in bet
ter order than this spring, and the
rains have fell timely. 1t is true that
a little more rain in May, would have
kiyen us better grass, but the early
June rains are helping out wonderful
ly. The cool weather keeps back the
corn some while it helps the grass and
small grain, but aside from the worms
working on the corn, our only pest. all
things are well. The seasons are in
deed very rare when there is not some
drawbacks, and we must say this sea-
son is, all in all very favorable Indeed.
SO far.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
Our friend, James Taylor, the popr

Our friend, James Taylor, the popu-
lar and successful harness man of this
city, has the largest assortment of Sad.
dies in the town-any thing you want
from the common English, to the reg
ular California or Texan stock rig, all
of bis own manufacture, and guaran.
tecd. Taylor has been in the business
in this county for many years, is we'll
acquainted with the wants OF the peo-
pie and always keeps a full supply of
all goods that tho trade demands. He
has also full supply of single and
double buggy and farm harness, which
for style Of finish. quality of material,
price &C., cannot be beaten in the
State. See Mr.. Taylor before you
buy. 2tv.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

The Marshal wants to know IL q
man isn't sick when be can't tell the
difference between hair oil and bran
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Active operations are again COM
menced upon the Mississippi Rapids
at Keokuk. The new appropriation
by Uncle Sam to this work is $780,
n0O
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Success is full OF promise ill men
get it. and then ii is last years nest
from which the bird has flown.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Board OF Supervisors.
OF THE
CorEr House, Wspello County, !
ottnmwa, Ia. June, 7th, 1875

FIRST DAY.
Board met pursuant to law.
Members all present.
President Michael in the chair.
Minutes of last days proceedings Of
April QS75) session, were road and
This being the day Get for the hear.
ing Of the petition of H. A. Zangs. for
permission to buy and sell intoxicat-
ing liquors. tho matter was taken up
for consideration, and final action de-
ferred until 3 o'clock t.. morrow morn.
ing.
Benz. Haynes presents a petition
praying the Board to reduce the as
assessment of valuation of the west
part of lot B, sec. IL, town. Il, range
ID. Mr.. Haynes having failed to ap-
pear before the township Board Of
Equalization,
Mr.. Mccullough moved that Mr..
Haynes petition be rejected, for want
OF jurisdiction. Carried.
The official bond of Samuel j. War
den, Constable of Center township.
was approved.
On motion, adjourned till to-mor-
row morning at 8 o'clock.
SECOND DAY,
June 9Th, 1876.
Board met pursuant to sdjurnmcnt.
--Asrniscrs all present.
President Michael in the Chair.
Minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were read and approved.
Lamme e Davis present Z petition
asking the Board to refund to them
the sum of 5000 taxes paid on an er-
ror, 1t appears that they were assess
ed at $1,000 personal property. and
that subsequently the Board of Equal
ization reduced the assessment to
81 ,0O0. which the clerk failed to re-
port. As the City Of Ottumws and
School District received the greater
amount Of said over paid taxes.
Mr.. Mccullough moved that the
sum of $3.50 be refunded, and called
for the ayes and nays, result: Mr..
Mccullough, aye; Mr.. Wright, nay !;
Mr.. Michael, nay. Motion lost
Mr.. Wright moved to allow the sum
Of rs so (bcing the amount of County.
Bridge, Insane, School and Poor tax
levy.) Carried.
The petition OF II. A. Zangs, for
permission to buy and sell intoxicat.
ing liquors was taken up.
Mr.. Wright moved that the petition
be granted. Mr.. Mccullough calling
calling for ayes and nays, result: Mr.
Wright aye, and Mr.. Mccullough nay.
Mr.. Michael aye. Chair declared mo-
ton. carried, and the Auditor was in
structed to Issue to Ii. A. Gangs
permit to buy and sell intoxicating
liquors, for the term Of one year from
date.
The petition of j. II. Ward, asking
the Board to refund to him certain
taxes which he had paid known as the
Cedar Rapids and st. Louis Railroad
tax, and which petition has been con-
tinued from session to session was
taken UP, and Mr.. Wright ofIercd the
following resolution. which was car
ried to-wit
Resolred, by the Board of Supervi.
sors of Wapello county, Iowa. That
we hereby recommend that the County
Treasurer Of said county pay back to
said J. II. Ward, the amount which he
paid on the G. r. e st. L. r. II. tax,
provided said Ward presents him with
an Indemnity Bond TO be approved by
| said Treasurer.
The Board then proceeded to the ex-
animation of Assessors books, and on
motion of Mr.. Mccullough the books
were received.
On motion adjourned till 8 O'Clock
tomorrow morning. -"yHsa
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

Our thriving and esteemed fellow
citizen Moses Nnssbaum, leaves to-
day. bound for tho "Faderland" in
Europe. He will be absent during tho
summer returning sometime in Sep
TENDER. Mr.. Nussbaum has lived
many years among US and by his assid.
nity and attention to business has &C.
quired fair competence. We wish
him prosperous journey. pleasant
agreeable visit with old friends and
relatives. and safe return.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

This afternoon, some sneak-thief
went through the money drawer in
Louie Schlotter's saloon. and captured
what money there was in it. 1t ap-
pears that the old gentleman who runs
the peanut stand, in front, was watch
ing the rancho for Louie, and while
his back was turned, tho robbery was
committed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-06-16

The keokuk Base Ball club have
been beaten again. This time the
champion Boston red legs did the
business for them, but Keokuk play
ed very creditable game. We are
willing TO pat them on the back and
say 'good boys" AS soon as school
is over We shall try and pick up a nine
that they can beat, and challenge them
SO as to keep up their courage.