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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
IMPORTANT ARREST.
Or. Sarah Summers In Limbo on q
Charge Of Circulating Obscene
Literature.

The State Register gives a lengthy
account of the arrest Of one DR.. Sa-
rah E. Summers, at that place Thurs
day, for employing the mails for the
purpose of disseminating intelligence
calculated to aid in producing abor-
ton, and selling 'love powders" to
school girls etc. The Register says !:
yesterdays train from the East
brought to Des Moines special agent,
Comstock, of New York city, in
search Of woman named Sarah f.
Summers. She came to Des Moines
two or three years since and adver-
tised as doctor, giving special at
tention to female complaints. She
had been suspected by our police ev-
err since her advent here, and on one
occasion barely missed arrest.
Deputy Marshal Ankeny served the
warrant. He found the woman liv-
ing in rooms over Reeds store, be-
tween 4th and 9Th streets on Walnut.
Mr.. Comstock accompanied him.
When they made their business
known the DR.. received the infOrma-
ton with great composure. She was
i'll at the time and in her bed. Her
physicians testified that she was too
unwell to be removed or to undergo
a judicial examination. She decided
not to plead to the information and
the examination was postponed until
her recovery, and until the arrival of
4 l.
City. Leaving her under guard, the
Marshal withdrew, having first seiz-
ed her books and paper.
Ample proof of her damning traffic
had been furnished by means of Mr..
Comstock's decoy letters, but in the
papers seized there was testimony
Overwhelming. There were letters
from every State and Territory, and
from the Canadas. They were from
all classes of society. Some We're
written by married women, some by
young girls and dated in their school
rooms. Among them one gentleman
present found communication from
q school girl, the daughter of his near
est neighbor. The Dr's. books show
ed that she had answered all their
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, ScuuIuS " SCuOOl
room and home her villainous circu-
lars and nostrums. Six hundred cir.
culars not yet folded were found and
a large number that had been placed
in envelopes for mailing. Most of
the letters contained orders for the
"Love Secret;;" some very plainly in
dicated correspondence concerning
the dark crime of abortion. The
whole are a sickening comment on
the credulity of the woman's patrons
and on her own vileness. The detec-
tive says the case is one of the worst
he has found in some forty in which
he has secured conviction"
This Sarah E. Summers, is no doubt
the divorced wife of one w. L. Cady,
who for time acted as bill poster in
this city, and then removed to Des
Moines. There she parted from Ca
dy and the latter obtained divorce,
and she married man who called
himself DR.. Summers. She will now
most likely, learn trade at Fl. Mad
ison or some other institution where
she will "do the most good"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

From the Burlington Gazette we
learn that they are having plenty OF
excitement down there at present,
Saturday night they had fire, and q
shooting spree; Sunday afternoon, Q
man struck at another but missed
him, and his arm was terribly cut by
passing through glass door, and he
almost bled to death. A simple
minded lad fell into the river and
was drowned, near that place; high
way robbery is prevalent, and Satur
day afternoon three men stopped two
farmers, and robbed them Of rs cents
all the money they had; and bo,
had leg broken. Toward to clos
Of the article, it says, affairs are be
coming desperate in this vicinity,
and winds up by reconnting tn
deeds of some horse thieves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Conductor Charles Cole, who was
injured in railroad wreck on the
Central sometime ago, and injured SO
severely that he has been unable for
duty ever since, fortunately was in
sured in an accident insurance COM
pany for 5000. To-day the agent
Of the company, James Hawley, paid
him $3.50 which is the amount Of COM
pensation allowed him, or $25 per
week for every week since the acct
dent. Charley is, unfortunately, still
unable for duty and probably will
be for some time to come although
his friends hope that he may soon re.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

An emigrant was robbed at Keokuk
of 500 Saturday night. 1t seems
that the man was sleeping in freight
car with a lot Of plumber he was
shipping to Centerville, where the
thieves entered and carried off every
dollar the man had. If that had hap
pened in Ottumwa the virtuous pa.
pers down there would have held up
their hands and fairly howled at such
terrible state of society.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
Level Best.

We are sure it pays to doyour "tee-
el best az all times, as whatever is
worth doing at all is worth doing
well as an illustration, the manufac-
tors of the famous Charter Oak Stoves
have always aimed to buy the best
material, employ the best workmcn,
and make the best Cooking Stove
that could be produced and the result
is the Charter Oak has attained a
popularity unprecedented in the his.
tory of Stoves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
ppomisEs WELL.

Everything SO far, promises full
attendance at our Fair. Our own
citizens who own stock have nearly
all signified their intention of bring.
ing out their horses, cattle, hogs, etc
We have some excellent stock in our
county and it will be fine sight to
see it together. From abroad we are
getting letters almost every day, ask.
ing for premium lists and for other
information in regard to our Fair.
From stock raiser in Illinois we re-
ceived the following:
"Please send me Premium List
1 expect to be at your Fair with
some thoroughbred Percheron hors-
es. Dc sure to reserve me two
stalls"
In the display of fine fruit we GER
tainly can excel anything of the kind
in this county heretofore, and we can
compare favorably with any county
in Iowa or almost any otEer State, for
that matter. Our apples, peaches,
pears, grapes, plums and all the
smaller fruits which are now canned,
can be brought out and displayed SO
as to make a remarkably fine show
ing. Why shall our county be be-
hind in this matter when, by little
effort Of each individual, we can place
ourselves at the head. There will
probably be many visitors here from
abroad. Farmers, will it not be worth
something to have it said by visitors
that we have one of the best fruit
growing counties in Iowa?
The amphithcatre. with the differ
ent halls below, has been thoroughly
repaired and remodeled,so that moth
ing will be in danger of being dam
aged by water as was the case last
year. The Fine Art Hall will be en-
tircly separate from the Fruit and
Floral Hall. Any one bringing any
article may be assured of its being
well taken care of. In the Fruit and
Floral department arrangements will
be complete for showing to the best
advantage everything that is brought.
The Military Drill promises to be a
great success and treat that will be
much relished by an immense crowd
that we expect out to see it. Six
companies have prom ised to be pres
ent, and probably others will be here.
This drill, being something new, will
add much interest to the proceedings.
OF course our manufacturers and
all the mechanical trades will not fail
in their usual liberality in helping to
make an exhibition worthy of our
city and county.
Ottumwa manufactures the best
wagons and carriages in the State, let
them be seen. Her plows and culti-
vators have reputation; let manu-
facturers keep itup.
Ottumwa builders and painters
have good name abroad where they
have secured many contracts over
other competitors this summer. Let
them give us some evidence of their
skill at the Fair. SECRETARY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

IT VANIsHETH AWAY. - Do our
readers understand that d. b. De-
Land & Co.'S Best Chemical Saleratus
made by II. A. DeLand y Co., is
never eaten. In the process of bak-
ing 1t all evaporates, leaving the
bread light and pure. 1t has been
initiated, but the counterfeit is not
easily disposed of. Use it instead OF
Soda or Baking Powder. 1t weighs
sixteen ounces to the paper.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion, removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes
the skin soft, white and delicate. Its
application cannot be detected.
mar S-deod- WHY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

From both City and Country
should not fail to visit Mrs. Plat y
HoylAnd's millinery Store in Curlew
Block, in l.. III. Wilson's old stand,
and see their nice new Goods and
price them tefOre they buy else
whore. Especial pains will be taken
TO please customers as to style, quail
ty and price. mll-d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Mr.. Baldwin has returned, and is
with Mr.. Goldsberry-two of the
best artists in the State-will make
superior Photos at the lowest living
rates for the next sixty days. They
have the only centennial border, and
make no extra charge for it. DOM
fail to call and see. Court street, OF.
tumwa, Iowa. 72@dwti
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

NEW DRUG SToRE.-Thc attention
of our readers is called to the adver-
tisement of DR.. Orr, who has just
opened choice stock of fresh drugs
in the room lately occupied by A.
Wellman & Co., on Second street.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Lot No. IL on Fifth street, and Lot
Of out-lot "a, Marion street, Ottum-
wa; 4 lots and l lot and house with
II rooms, In Mt. Pleasant; twelve
hundred acres rich prairie land. Long
time given on part. For particulars
call at gallery. IL. 5. HOVER.
aur 5-dAV2m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Mrs. Sarah Coffin yesterday cven-
ing fell from wagon on Second
street, striking on the side Of her
face. She is very seriously bruised
but will soon be around again. 1t
seems that the team was standing in
front of the residence of Major Ham
ilton, and becoming restless started
suddenly in short circle, tipping the
wagon so much to one side that Mrs.
Coffin was thrown out with the result
above stated.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
cunacH DEDICATION.

The new M. L. Church, near Point
Isabel, six miles south of Ottumwa,
was dedicated yesterday, Reys. Thos.
Stephenson, of Centerville, preach
ing in the forenoon, and J. G. II. Ar
instead of Kirkvillc, in the after
noon.
The church is a frame one, 26x3s
feet, neat, comfortable and commo-
dious building. The society belongs
to Ottumwa circuit and is now out o.
debt, over two hundred doiiafs peins
raised Yesterday.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

We learn from the Keokuk Gate
CITY that George II. Griggs, Superin-
tendent Of the X. & ID. nj. r. r., has
resigned to accept the Superintend-
ency of the Connecticut Valley Rail-
road, running from Hartford to
Saybrook. The resignation takes eff
feet Sept. l. His successor has not
vet been named.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
nR .LOCGWOOD,

The GREAT MAGNETIC HEALER will
be at his residence the first II days of
each month during the year of 1876
Ottumwa, Iowa. dN dAwly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
work connnsrced.

We understand that several men
are at work on the water works get
ting out piling, repairing the Golfer
dam, &c. 1t is expected that il
nothing prevents large number OF
hands will be pnt to work on the dam
yarv coon
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

A boy from Bloomfield, about 20
years old, unused to city or city
ways, struck the trestle work last
night about II o'clock, and in 20 min
utes thereafter he was in Jail as
drunk as lord. That trestlc work
ia had
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

CHANGE DE TIME.-Hereafter trains
on the C. B. & Q. r. r. will leave as
follows: East-Atlantic Express 2 :55
a. M, Mail 5p. m, Kansas City Ex-
press 30 a. m.
Trains West-Pacific Express ii p.
M, and Mail IL o'clock a. M.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

BAPTIST AssoCIATIoN.-The Oska-
loosa Baptist Association will hold its
next annual meeting in the Baptist
church in this city, commencing Fri.
day, September lst., at 2 o'clock P. NJ,
and holding over the following Sab
bath. The opening sermon will be
preached by Rev. II. r. Mitchell, OF
Oskaloosa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
THE COURIER


All persons desiring their papers
changed from one Postoffice to an
other must give the name of the ros.-
Office to which the paper is noW sen :. =
as we'll as the postoffice u Is 70 70
changed to. We cannot hunt over
two thousand names to hnd ecHtcn
John Smith wants his address chan-
ODD
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Now that the season is at hand for
Lumber and building material don't
forget that Parke at the old Main st.
Yard is doing a rushing business be-
cause he sells low and deals square.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

We are informed by gentleman
from Eddyville that the republicans
had a large and enthusiastic meeting
there last evening and they were ably
addressed by Hon. E. II. Stiles. We
look for a good account from Old
COlumbia
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
swrn wueAr.

Bowen & Williams have received q
car load of choice Kansas Winter
Wheat, which they will sell to farm
ers for seed at fair price. Call at
Farmers Mills, Ottumwa. 44-2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
eurglary.

AT half past two o'clock this MORN
ing, Mrs. VIM. Daggett was awaken
ed By some noise in her bed room.
She gave the alarm and the burglar
fed. In doing so the fellow ran
against table and made considera-
clatter. When she awokc he was at
tempting to get into bureau and had
struck door knob which was loose
and thus betrayed his presence. Mr..
d. awoke Immediately, but the fellow
made his escape through the dining
room window, where he had affected
an entry by cutting out a shu tier slat
and reaching in and christening it.
People now want to be on the look
out for such gentry. lie got no
booty.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

WITHDRAwN.-Wea are informed by
Capt. S. b. Evans, Chairman of the
Democratic County Central Com
mittce, that Robert T. Caldwell who
was nominated by the democrats
Saturday, for Recorder, has rendered
his declination, it being discovered
after his nomination that he was not
yet a resident of Wapello county,
having acquired residence in Ar.
kansas where he has been living OF
late.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
HorrrEs-By a letter received Avo.

HoprERs-Bya letter received Avo-
ca, Pottawotamie county we learn
that the grasshoppers have been OPP
Grating in that region since last Fri
day, week ago, and are eating up
everything that Is green, corn inc.ud-
ed. The farmers in that section feel
awful gloomy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

The Grecnback Convention i'm the
Fifth District nominated Hon. j. w.
Rutherford, of Iowa county, as their
candidate for Congress.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Tickets are now on sale to the Inter
State Temperance Camp Meeting at
Clear Lake. 1t commences ON Fri
day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

By dispatch from Sigourney to
Marshall Davis, we learn that three
stores in Sigourney. were burglarized
last night and watch and other
property carried of.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Real estate is rapidly exchanging
hands in this city, and at prices which
do not indicate that the hard times
have greatly affected values here.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

We acknowledge the receipt of in
yitations to attend the Keokuk
County Agricultural Fair, which
commences Sept. Goth, and continues
four DAYS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Read the advertisement in this pa
per of the only located Specialist in
Iowa, DIR. McAffce, Davenport, Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Three or four returning Black
Killers passed through the city to
day. A grizzly bear skin they had
with them, attracted considerable at
tentiOn.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

The Eddyvillc Advertiser seems to
have been mistaken as to the political
status of Peter Knox and Jos. Gard
ner, as both Of them were hale fell
lows in the late Democratic county
convention.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

John Henry was steady carpen-
ter in Ottumwa, who had worked
for L. w. Kilby several years and had
built comfortable home in Hinsey
& Hedricks addition. lie, however,
caught the Western fever some time
ago and concluded to go down into
South Western Kansas. Kilby re.
ceived a letter from him yesterday
saying that he has had enough ofthat
country and is earOute to Ottumwa
apain To stay.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
MAE DIE

STRAIN CHAPMAN-August %,
at the residcdce of Mr.. 4. b. Strain,
In this city, by the Rev. III. b
knight, Mr.. Hugh Strain and
Miss Mary Chapman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The copartnership heretofore exist.
ing between the undersigned is dis
solved by mutual consent.
o. NJ. LADD,
d&wlt ID. Il. MILLER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Simpson Centenary College opens
Sept. 9th. 1t has the promise of
largely increased number of students.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

The finest and largest Gem pictures
only $l.W per dozen, for the next 20
days. Hover Il McMIcHaEI..
7-5-d Il W II
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

Fine retouched Photographs for the
next twenty days, at $500 per dozen.
7-5-d&wtf HOVER s. MCMIcHAEL.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30

For RENT.-A nice cottage, with
rooms. Apply to r.. II. WARDEN.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
DOCTOR SARAH HELD TO APPEAR BEFoRl

DOCTOR SARAH HELD TO APPEAR BEFORE
THE q. s. CoURT-BAIL, $1,000.
The DR.. Sarah E. Summers alluded
to above, had an examination yester-
day. The State Register says:
"The Commissioners briefly review
ed the evidence and announced that
he should hold Mrs. Summers to APP
pear before the U. S. District Court,
in this city next October, in the sum
of $4,000. This she was unable to
furnish and was left in charge Of a
guard.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-30
Attention. Farmers!

Seasoned Fence Posts for sale by
S. V. Hoyt, Ottumwa, Iowa. S-30iw
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-17
LYON COUNTY ITEMS.

The following notes Of interest arc
culled from the columns Of the Lyon
County Tine. Of this morning:
The bridge across the Carson river at
Dayton will be completed. a. We are In.
formed. by tonight. Since the old bridge
has been torn down travellers have been
put to much Inconvenience In crossing the
river. The Belvillc stage has had to 90 a
considerable distance out OF Its road TO
Ind o place Of crossing. In some cases q
raft for temporary uso has been con-
structed upon which goods and whatso.
ever was 20 be transmitted were piled aud
the raft hoated over.
The Third District Court adjourned for
the term on Tuesday last. The most inn
portant case that came before II since our
last report was that Of the Dayton Mining
Company vs.. James waddell. growing ont
Of the purchase by the latter Of some
land heretofore used by the company as q
roadway. The case was argued on de.
mnrrer. and was taken under advisement.
The seat term q court will commence on
the first Monday In August.
DIR. Hazlett has resigned his position as
school trustee for Dayton district and John
Lothrop has been appointed to ill the
yaeancy created thereby.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-17
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

The Sacramento Record Taion Of Saiur-
day has this item: Last night while the
East-bound emigrant train which left
Sacramento yesterday morning was pass
ing through the snow-sheds 4 boy who was
one Of the passengers, In q somnAmbulistic
state walked out Of q car and jumped OIL.
The train was stopped a. o as the fact
was made known, and search instituted foi
say. when found he was unhurt but greatly
bewildered. wondering what sort OF an ac-
cident had happened"
A whale was lowed into the harbor Of
Monterey n few days ago Of more than or
binary size. II measured i0i feet In
length, and yielded to the whalers 100 bar
rels Of oil. worth about 81 800.
A few boy administers attacked the Chi
nese quarter at HOLSTER q few days ago,
but did not succeed In breaking the Mon
golian lines.
The property Of the saucollto Land and
Ferry Company IL assessed this year at
about $500, 900, against about $3.50, 900 last
year.
Tho Grand Jury Of Alameda county has
found two indictments for libel against
Thistleton, the Jolly Gioai man.
Some thirty or forty Republicans have
signed o call for the organization OF =
Republican club in suisun,
The Santa Cruz Railroad Company has
commenced work upon new dcpots al
watsonyille and Paiaro.
Monterey Is crowded. The artist Tayer-
nier is accredited with helping largely TO
make tho place popular,