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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

The soldiers Of the rebellion
buried in our city cemetery, so far 10
we hare been able to obtain them, are
- follows. Friends knowing OF 9th.
ers will please notify no.
Geo. Grebby, I'd Iowa Infantry !;
Unknown, 7th Iowa Cavalry Unknown,
7th lows Cavalry /; Capt. c. ]. Sargent,
7th Iowa Infantry Maj. c. E. Fulton,
18th Ohio Infantry Jas. Nosler, 18th
Iowa Infantry; r. NJ. Fowler, l7th
Mo-, Cavalry; Unknown; Abrahsm
Mosher, 7th Iowa Infantry; VIM. w.
johnson, 7th Iowa Infantry; Thos. G.
Coffin, 7th Iowa Cavalry Capt. J. d.
Cope, ll6,h Penn, Infantry Capt. G,
@. Cioutmsn, I'd Iowa Infantry ;
Rhenish Neighbors, 18th lows In.
fantry II. G. Chapman, 4th lows In.
fantry; Chas. X. Lewis, Bat. x. "a U.
8. Artillery Capt. Jno. Pomroy, 9Th
lows Cavalry;J. W. Clemens, l7th
ILL.,, Cavalry g. W. Wycoff, Co. A.
Chicago Light ARTILLERY E. NJ. Gibbs,
10th Ill Cavalry N. B. Hsyne, 47th
Iowa Infantry; J. ID. Keister, Co. ~
1lth Penn. Infantry.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
The rolly 81 Ne~lect

It is the height Of folly to neglect precau.
tionary measures for the preservation Of
health, when they become necessary in con.
sequences Of hurtful influences. Among
These influences are tho unvoidable inha!a.
tions Of malarious or fetid air, exposure in
bad weather, unhealthy occupations and
habitual late hours, all of which tend Ia
produce disease. To guard against their
effects a vigorous and regular discharge Of
the bodily functions should be kept up.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is the tonic, ol
all Others, best calculated to perpetuate
bodily vigor and regularity. The exper:-
once Of denizens of unhealthy localitiee,
out door laborers, employees in manufac.
tories, and late workers of all kinds, has
shown that wineglassful Of this pleasan.
safeguard taken atrgular intervals imparts
an amount Of stamina and power Of resis.
lance to disease afforded by no other pro.
tecttve and remedial agent. The nervous,
the weak and the dyspeptic, derive incalcu.
latable benefit from Its use, and pronounce
II the best preparation OF it's class.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
From the Daily Of tho oath inst.
PULLED.
The Beauty Of Playing Mar
shall.
Another Sunday Night Riot.
Several Parties Arrested for
storming n House and FO-
menting q Riot.
Marshal Davis Gets q stone In
the region of the Short-Ribs
But Saves his Birds.

Yesterday evening tho Marshals
overheard some OF the scum Of the
city laying their plans for raid oil
somo kind, and kept sharp look Out
for what they supposed would natu-
rally follow, IS enough was dropped
to indicate that the objective point
would be the residence Of Mrs. Mix
ell, who lives near the North end OF
the St. L. X. G. 4 Northern Railroad
bridge. Davis who was as eager for
the fray as the rioters, took . position
inside The house. He had not waited
long before they came and asked ad.
mission, but we're refused, aud we're
ordered away. The boys refused to
80, and peremptorily demanded ad-
mission on the threats that IL the door
was not instantly opened II would
DO smashed in. They were again or
dered away, but instcad Of going some
person threw stone through the
door, and smashed in the windows.
At this time Davis started out In
hurry and bounced couple OF tho
psrty he found on the outside whom
he at once arrested and turned over to
. couple of fellows to tako caro- of, ran
around the house after . party who
were In the rear and arrested three
more, when they turned on him and
general fight commenced, Some one
Of the party threw rock which struck
Davis In tho breast with sufficient
force to hurt him very severely. Some
one else threw rock and struck one
Of the guards over the party arrested
first, In the face. and he was placed
hors du combat in no time. The melee
was becoming general. and Davis
waded IN with his club, hit one fellow
over the head, laid him ont quietly and
the others started to run, when he COM
menced firing at them. The noise Of
the revolver brought Vannaman, and
they escorted four out OF the five to
the Jail.
The party arrested were taken be.
fore the Mayor this morning, charged
with "unlawful assembly" on the in
formation Of Mrs. Mixell.
Thos. Aiken put in . plea OF not
guilty, and asked for and obtained
charge Of venue.
Thos. Shea. arrested on the same
charge and filed by the same person,
put in . plea Of not guilty. Peter
Rush put In the Same plea, - did also
Hogeson.
The case was continued until
Wednesday next ct the request of the
State. We shall give the result of the
trial at that time.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
How Mad He Is.
(Sigourney Review.)

One day philosopher was walking
In the fields with his son. Behold
said the sage, "the wisdom Of the in
sects, observe tho ingenuity displayed
BY those little beetles in rolling tina,
ball. See how the one on top uses all
his might to draw the ball his direc-
ton, while the one below, with his
hind legs braced against the ball,
SCENE to be trying to push the ,chole
tcorld his way; while in reality he Ia
helping the other to move a mass OF
corruption up hill. The name Of the
neither tumble bug, my son, IL Sam. B.
Evans"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

At 1oon Monday team hitched to
Yonge h Bros bread wagon, while
standing on. Market street, opposite
our Office, became frightened at some
thing, and as thoy started the tugs all
became unfastened at once, and they
started to run, but the driver, young
Mr.. Roberts, held on to the ribbons,
held the team in pretty well until they
struck the sidewalk at the alley be-
tween Baker's grocery aud Finley's
saloon. When the wagon struck the
sidewalk the tongue came down, but
Roberts held on, and by holding run
the wagon-tongue and one wheel
through Finlsy's window. shattering
It TO pieces, stopping the wagon very
suddenly, and throwing Roberts ont.
He proved pretty good grit, and al
lowed the team to make drag Of him
for some distance. He was unharmed
fortunately, aud deserves credit for
his pluck.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Council Bluffs 10 agitating the sub
ject Of Water works. They propose
to bring tho water from Mosquito
Greek to . reservoir on tho bluffs. It
is estimated that the total work, inclu-
ding five and one-half miles Of mains
will cost $S5, 600. The cost Of Water
Works 10 not tho great question that
now sgitates the minds of people in
our inland towns like Ottumws, but
the real question 10, can, or dare we do
without them. The late fires at Osh-
kosh, Wisconsip, and 0sceols, Pa, are
warnings to our people that cannot 60
UNDECIDED. We must vote bonds to
assist in building our water improve
ment and then, just ~ soon % it can be
done, mains must be laid on our prin .
cipsl streets, ct least, and thus secure
% against terrible conAagration that
may happen at any hour and sweep
away the pride and wealth Of our
prosperous young city.
Every citizen should seriously con-
slider this matter, and see that the in
terests of the city are not sacrificed to .
penny-wise and pound foolish policy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Geo. NJ. Godfrey is painting and
cleaning up his jewelry store and win
soon have one of the incest rooms In
the city. He 10 also getting on very
fine stock Of jewelry, watches, clocks,
etc, which he proposes to sell at bot
tom prices. When you want nice
goods for little money call ON God
frev. d&W
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
Agency news scissored from the Ia


Agency news scissored from the In
dependent:
VIM. Dillon has established mar
BILE yard In Agency City.
W. Fl. Henderson died on the 10th
inst, Of heart disease. The deceased
lived four miles east of Agency and
was highly respected citizen.
Sunday night the dogs made . raid
on Sage q Co.'S flock Of sheep In . pas
ture Joining the depot grounds aud
killed eighteen.
The following teachers have been
chosen for the public schools In Agen.
cy for the next school year; G. G.
Sampson, Principal; 8. v. Sampson,
Grammar grade w. C. Reynolds In
termsdiate; Iona Dawson, first Pri-
mary, aud Jessie Wier, second Pri-
mary.
John Parkhurst died in Eldon on
Wednesday of last week. The deceas.
ed was between 70 and y years Of age
and was In the enjoyment of good
health until death overlook him, hav-
ing eaten his break fast that morning
a. usual, and had been playing with
his grandchildren few moments be-
fore he died.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Mr.. Barber 10 here on . visit and
while visiting, turns An honest penny
by buying IN Iowa farm, which IL the
second investment Of tho kind he has
made here, though living and still in
tending to live In Ohio. He bought
the handsome farm Of Joshua Barker.
in Richland township. Iowa people
readily zee that II farm land IN Ohio
10 worth from $75 to $50 IN acre,
there can be no good reason why
fsrms in the vicinity Of our flourish
ing city and having the inexhaustibls
soil Of Iowa viii not soon bring -
good price - Ohio farms. There 10
excellent logic in this reasoning, - .
very few years will demonstrate.
Well posted farmers will readily OBJ
serve that around such . city - Ot-
tumwa with her enterprise and her In.
evltsble future, counting . population
Of many tens Of thousands in . few
years, Is the very place to have farms
Of the greatest value.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Our old friend Thos. Foster, has
just returned from au ex,ensive trip
through Southern Kansss. He says
that aftsirs in that couatry, generally
considered, are not so bad as reported
He also says that some parts OF the
country arc very badly punished b.
tho hoppers, bat people generally are
happy and crops usually look well,
and in many places the fsl! wheat, he
says, ia the finest Ia appearance be
ever saw at this time of the year. Mr..
Foster thinks the people Of that coun-
try will be all right If nothing happens
to their crops later in the season.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
FAIRFIELD, Ia, May ed. rs.

GAAhc AASOt AAsS my SS~s ~
MEssRs. EDITORS Gentlemen:
During tho parade OF Howe's Cir
cue, on Thursday, the safe Of Wells,
Slower = Averil, merchants, was rob
bed Of fifty or sixty dollars, and the
change drawer Of Hart Il Smith, ship
pers Of butter and egge, was ripped
from tho counter and about eight dol
lars taken out; they also made an At
tempt TO rob the money drawer Of j.
T. era wford, grocer.
In the evening two young men were
arrested, giving their names as Frank
Wilson, Of Mt. Pleasant, and Warren
Cassidy, Of Omaha. They were *.
amined, yssterday. before Justice
Evans, and were bound over to the
next term Of court and taken to jail.
In the package Of money taken from
Wells, Stovcr + Averills was : eoun-
terfeit SO note, and they made an e.
fort to got change for the Same bill,
soon after, at the First National Bank.
49,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
From the Daily Of the 24th inst.
SUICIDE At Bloomfield.
Hung to the Side Of a Black
smith Shop.
Domestic Difficulties the Prob
able Cause.

J. II. Roberts, proprietor of the
Wilson House, at Bloomfield, commit.
ted suicide this morning about 4
o'clock, by hanging He was seen
moving about the house little while
before, but no attention was paid to
him at the time, as that circumstsnce
was nothing unusual, but when next
seen he was hanging to a bracket
by the side of blacksmith shop, near
tho hotel, dead.
Our informant did not know Of any
reason for tue rash act. We will
probably receive further particulars
when We got our Bloomfield ex-
changes.
He Is the same mau who had the
difficulty with his family last winter in
which he drew chair on his SON and
the son made an attempt to shoot him
at the time, but was prevented, the
particulars Of which was published In
the COURIER. Ho was man OF q
good deal Of local prominence at one
time, and was generally looked upon
~ man Of more than ordinary abili-
ty. He formerly kept the keystone
House In Centerville, and from there
moved to Bloomfield. There 10 not
much doubt but domestic difficulties
was the cause Of the suicide.
LATER-From Mr.. Mills, OF Bloom
field, we learn that Roberts tried 10
borrow . pistol the evening before,
ostensibly to kill . dog, saying "ttere
would be one less dog in the world
but did not get ONE. There was . man
sleeping In the shop to which he hung
himself, and who was awakened By
the struggles and noise that Roberts
made, but thoughtit was cats fighting,
and dropped of to sleep again. When
Roberts was found be was not yet
cold, but was stone dead. He climbed
on TO the scsfIolding, by the side of 9
now blacksmith shop, tied the rope to
. bracket, showed the boards aside,
and launched himself into eternity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

A Kansas man killed two birds
with one stone. While he was buy.
ing lot In the cemetery, and hiring
his wife's grave dug, he proposed
marriage to widow who was having
her hu islands crave soddcd.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
A wAolE NsxAoAslr CArrulsp.-

A WHOLE 4exAoARIE CAPTuAIp.-
This morning ". 8. Carter's hired
man discovered lot Of young grey
wolves disporung Themselves In one
OF the nsldson Mr.. Cartsr's farm, two
msles north OF the city, when no noti.
Ned Mr.. Carter and they went ont aud
captured seven Of them. Five of them
they killed and two they brought alive
70 the city. One young ono and the
mother escaped 70 the timber. They
are - large - > good sissd terrier
dog. Mr.. Carter's morning fun with
the wolves will prove profitable IN
more ways than one, % the county
VIZ PAY him ~ for their scalps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

This afternoon wandering, gaunt
and red legged Kansas Grasshopper
floating on . passing breeze, settled
himself on tho cold gray stone Of .
window sill OF our office, and imsg-
lining he was at home commenced
chirping that same old tune: Whose
pin here since Ise peen gone"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Albert Harrow to-day bought the
Congregational Church lot, corner of
Court and Second street, paying thero-
for, the sum Of 5000. We now sup.
pose that this Church will commence
ct onec the erection Of . new and Gle.
CANT Church upon their lot on Fourth
attract 5H
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

LIT OUr.-We are informed that
w. Il. Cramer, who has been in tho
Butter and Egg business here since
last Fall, has jumped the city leaving
numerous little I. Gus for persons 70
remember him by. He owed
10 50 Is for Job work but we
can afford that much to ind such
fellows out. The officers are in pos
session Of his effects. and his creditors
will hardly consider their claims as
being par.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

sweet Pssass Plants Fer sale.
Choice sweet potato plants raised
from potatoes grown in the South
last season. They arc Of different Va
rieties, but the Southern Queen 10 dc.
scribed - very hne. Tho plants are
thrifty and vigorous. They will be
sold 10 quantities TO suit, CAN It the
old Moffet garden and nursery Ct the
uppsr end Of the city near the red.
dencs Of Gen. J. n. Hsdrick.
msylS.dAwtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

DR.. Warden 10 preparing to build
large addition to his store-room, so ~
to make It about 100 feet deep. When
completed he will have one of the
most commodious rooms in the city.
His large and increasing trade neces-
sitates the enlargement OF his store
room.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Tho Colorado Aount0tneer thinks
thinks that III the editor of the Fair
Held (Lowa) Industr.al Era keeps on,
he will soon DO advocating straight
ont rebel doctrines"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
A subscriber at San Fernando. Ca

a suUsCFIUtr az OSH FeTnnnuO, Ca
ifornia, cncloscs US $780, and says:
"Shonld the COURIER fail to reach ua
at any time, we feel as though We had
lost an old friend--that link was out.
or that We are not at home; in fact.
we cannot keep house without it'--at
least We cannot regulate ourselves and
family 90 we'll unless we get the week
ly report from Ottumwa. In fact il IL
like meeting an old friend in q strange
land, who always has something inter.
csttng to tell. hope that we may
continue to meet weekly.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Some unregenerate cuss broke into
the freight house Of X. + d. n. rail-
road last night, stole eight pieces Of
Aus calf skin. He also broke open
two or three cases Of boots and shoes,
and scattered them around over the
floor, bat whether any was carried OF
or not our informant did not know.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

One OF the sights in this city to-day,
was . young gentleman fresh from the
country carrying . bran new hand
trunk, BY . single handle in the mid
Ole. He chose the middle Of the street
and took particular care to read the
signs ON both sides Of the street. When
he struck the railroad track on Sa-
msntha street, he was Joined by fell
low who knew oil about his family,
knew Betsy Jane, John, and the whole
story. The new conner was very
heartily welcomed to the country
maa's confidence, and tho two started
on the way to the depot. They had
went but . short distance until they
were Joined by third party and soon
by fourth. They shook hands al
around and when they came 70 Union
street took bye street towards the
river. When that young man is old
enough he will tell his children how
hs was done for in Ottumwa by . lot
Of three card monte men,.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
We fesv that the Changers don't .,

We fear that the Grangers don't a.
tend meetings very well nowadays,
judging from this notice which we
and In the Spirit:
"G1AxssRsf RALLY.- Saturday, the
seth Of May, Will Be the regular meet.
Ing Of Centre Grange. Il 10 important
thaa every member who still retains Z
lingering regard for the order, either
u Els head or heart. shall b present,
- Z matter Of vital importance 10 the
order will be discusssd.
Nv. s. CARrER, Sec'y."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

To loan in the next 20 days, city or
country roal estate taken - security.
Loans made on 5 TO s years time. In.
terost 10 per cent. per annum. No in
terest taken out in advance. Very
small charge for procuring the loan
No loans made Of less than $780,
Those desiring money will ind It to
their interest to apply soon 70
O. NJ. LADD b CO.,
Once Main street, over Bachman's
Jewelry Store, Ottumws, Iowa.
m2l.d&Wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

Money is so plenty in this county
that the Auditor Of Slate has made an
order for the transfer of $500 Of the
permanent School Fund from Wapello
county to Montgomery county. Mr.
Asbury informs US that It is being
paid In at such a rate that there will
DO more to transfer soon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

The 81. Louis Republican, which
also called lawyer . "shyster," has
had to pay for It. The assessed dam
sges, IS set by the august jury Of
twelve, was ono ~ cent!
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
ON 4 LARK


oasoFdsy nignt couple OF tne most
2 GLORIOUS o. inc de"'s monde OF TINS
oisy, borrowed eacn . suit OF mems
clothes and started ont on lark.
Iney pafaded the streets Tor some
time, visited several saloons and took
their Deer with the kusto Of old hands
q tho business, until ~ their loud
mesnod OF doing business, tne1 a.
uscted the attention Of the MAJ
sasi' VINO escorted them TO no
opilman' wnsre, IN the solitude
OF tnas stronghold, tney remain
% un''l 'aas morning. Iney were
snen oFousns % me mayors Once
tho oD.sFveo o. ~ observers. Ahoe
ves', 'ns mo:' noso.lou. o. 'ne 'wo,
W. 1880 :. p.', ~ uun'colo.su
.'s'oo1' : Oosas'o'1 0os'' .po''ea
veivet vest : DIRTY iow.cfowned elem
cap ana . p0r OF elotn saiters' she
Vas chewing so0aocos expsctoraun9
IKE : Dul-wnssker, occupied her
p'.os ~ sne cnaas ineads sne fine' ses-
a's e.os'-'eseeo ana peFiecuy c.Fe-
~, :. ooasequsnsee' ns. comPsa'on'
Nsn Dsv..' nIa pun 2. plown s...a.
ne.e PAM otv"n eo.. % 'ae ..me
massriA'' . oifty Drown sloucn hat, Dat
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
Psranols and Faias .

Ladies', whom you wish parasol or
fan, call at Hawks. He has the largest
stock ever brought into Ottumws, and
at prices that will defy competition.
al6d&wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26
MILLINERY.

n. II. Hawks, has and = receiving
the largest aud most complete stock Of
Millinery Goods ever brought into
Iowa. All the latest novelties can al
wsys be found there. and at - low or
lower prices than elsewhere.
6Avff
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

There are several kinds q worms which
trouble horses the pin-worms (pointsd q
both ends) are the most common and most
dangerous. Sheriddn's Cavalry CoSdi-
tioS Powders will In few days sject The
worsm, aud the horss Will begin 10 thrive.
Factories and machine shops should aot
be allowed TO run q day without Johnson's
Anodyne LtMimsnf. In case OF . sudden
accident AZ immediate nee Of i may savs
wesk. 81 su6sring. and psrhaps LIMB, Or
sysn !!6.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

To be paid for bones Of all descrip-
tion--the highest market price.
We buy all qualities and in any
quantity.
70 DO delivered 1t tho Pork House
Of J. ID. LADD b Co.
mavlRd1W4tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

The Il. s. q. M. folks clSims that
their train No. 3 west from Keokuk
to Des Moines makes faster time, for
the distance run, than any other train
in the State of Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

The X. & D. NJ, have just finished
laying their new iron from Comstocks
to Eddyville, and will push the mat
ter through to Pella as soon as posi-
htn
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-05-26

O. Tower, on Court street. IL begin
ing to receive his stock Of garden
seeds, growth Of 1874, and would be
thankful to old customers and others
for orders for such variety and guam
titles as they may need, that he may
not over stock but Approximate what
NAV be needed. d29-d3twtf