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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
AFREE ADVERTISEMENT.
What Stranger Found Back Of q
Hotel.
From MarshalltOvn Time

From MarshalltOWn Times.
Tuesday morning as Mr.. r. II
Rogers, of Sparta, Wisconsin, wal
rummaging around among lot o.
old boxes in the rear of the Board.
man house, in overturning one, hi
discovered the remains of a young in,
fant-a boy fully developed. The
body had evidentally been laying
there for day or two, for decay had
already commenced. Mr.. Rogers a,
once notified the authorities Of wha,
he had found, the coroner was sum.
moned and jury empannellcd.
A post norton examination by Drs
Starter and Chapman proved, be.
yond the shadow of doubt, that the
child was born alive and that it was
undoubtedly murdered by its unnat-
ural mother or some one connected
with her. The child is supposed to
have been born in the Boardman
house, although no positive proof Of
the fact, it is believed, has been ad-
duced. 1t may have been brought
from somewhere else and deposited
where it was found.
The fact that the BOardman house
is beginning to bear hard name in
the community and rumors of scar
ryings on" in that "caravansary" that
were not strictly in accordance with
a high state of morals or christian
civilization, do not help the matter
any IS far as the reputation of the
hotel is concerned. 1t is stated that
prostitutes and women of doubtful
reputation are i'm the habit Of finding
accommodations there; that gam
blers can obtain rooms to practice
their nefarious calling, and that gen.
eral "looseness on some points
prevails. Taken altogether pretty
strong bill of particulars is being
made out against the present man
agement,"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
From last Thursdays Daily.
THE FAIR.

The weather cleared up nicely at
noon to-day and the managers Of the
county Fair commenced the regular
programme at l o'clock p. m.
In class No. 4, Stations for all
work-E. r. Sage & Co., of Agency
City, took the first premium and a
Mt. Pleasant horse the second.
Mares for all purposcs-James
Reeves, of Agency City, first and Old.
ham, near Eddyvilc, second.
Horse Colts for all purposes--Jas
Reeves, of Agency City, first prcmi'
um. No competition.
Marc colts for all purposes-Walk.
or, Of Eddyville, first premium and
Oldham, of Eddyville, second.
After this class came test of speed
for walking horses, class 6, with en-
tries by Mick, Michaels, Van Voor
hees, Roberts and Warren, in which
Mick's mare took first and Roberts
mare second premium.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
From the Daily Of the goth inst


The street committee had a meeting
last night and decided to build a
bridge over Blake's branch at Center
Avenue crossing. The bridge is to
be Of truss pattern with 4S-foot
span, supported by wooden bcnts,
much the same as the old one. 1t is
to be commenced at once, and will be
finished as soon as possible.
Yesterday policeman Fisher arrest
ed boy about Q years of age, on the
charge Of making an attempt to sci
the barn of Joseph Bunk on fire
He was caught in the act of putting
q lighted match into the barn, by
some of the people living in the
neighborhood Fisher turned him
over to the States Attorney. What
has been done with the young rooster
we have not learned.
This forenoon Judge Knapp rem
dcred the following sentences il
criminal cases:
Griffin, for the robbery of w. B
George, of Prairie City, at the depo
last winter, three years in the Peni
tertiary.
James Martin, colored, for stealing
cattle, three years in the penitentiary
William johnson and James Viii.
son, colored, for rcbbing store a
Chillicothe two years each in the
penitentiary.
George Hart and David johnson
for the robbery of Sax's store las
winter, 6 months each in the peni
Tertiary from this date.
In the case of the State VS.. Franl
Young, a change of venue was grant
ed, and the case taken to Jefferson
county.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
From the Bluffs.

Eds. Courier'-I thought would
drop you few lines this evening, ant
tell you what the good people O
Council Bluffs are doing. They arr
for Hayes and Wheeler all the time
| attended large and enthusiastic
Hayes and Wheeler ratification meet.
ing this evening at Donahuy's Opera
House. Hon. George w. McCrary, Of
Keokuk, addressed the meeting, and
the crowd was immense. Hundred.
went away, as it was utterly impossi.
BILE for them to gain admittance.
SAM JONES.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

In consequence of insufiicieney o.
appropriations, wages in the United
States mint at San Francisco are t.
be reduced Is per cent. and twenty.
five employees discharged. This will
not affect the gold or silver trade
dollar coinage, but only the subsidi.
airy silver coinage on Government
account.
Hon. James P. Root, Of Chicago
says of Sammy Tilden: II told you,
when man gets to be sixty-four
years old before it occurs to him that
there is anything to reform in this
country, after he has been twenty
years the bosom friend Of Boss Tweed,
he is fraud. He begins his reform
business pretty late in the evening of
life
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
Hnlsa iInressso..

1t is generally supposed by a certain
class of citizens, who are not practical ..
experienced, that::dyspepsiA cannot invarif.
bly, be cured, but we are pleased 10 say that
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER has never, "a
our knowledge, failed to cure Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint In all its forms, such
as Sour Stomach, COST vencss, Sick Head
ache, palpitation Of the Heart, low spirits,
etc., etc. Out Of $4,000 dozen bottles sold
last year, not single failure was reported
but tn 'nsands Of complimentary letters re-.
ceived from Druggists Of wonderful cures.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try IL.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size rs
cents. For sale by J. L. Taylsr 4 Co.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
SOMETHING TO EAT.

Hams, Breakfast Bacon Il Dried
Beef, per H., only .16
Clear sides, best quality per lib Is
Boltcd white corn meal, per SIX .35
Choice winter wheat tlour,pcr SIX 1.5O
Choice white wheat flour, per SIX LIS
Very best flour in market, none
better, guaranteed l.S5
Spring wheat flour, good l.25
Choice Carolina rice, IL lbs LOO
Coflees-Rio, Laguira, and Bra
iii, per lb from 20 to .25
Standard A. sugar 81 lbs LOO
Matches. per box only .05
New choice white fish in h'lf bbls 800
Two good cigars for .O5
Kingsford's silver gloss starch 10
Choice new teas. lower than any
house in the West.
AS we sell double moro goods than
any house in the same line in OFT, M
wa we can afford and do sell GOO DIS
cheaper than any house in the West,
making no bad debts, letting every
man pay for his own goods and no
others.
We buy all our goods for cash, and
will sell cheaper than any house doing
credit business. Come and see us
MoRIARTY Il MCLAUGHLIN,
Baldwin Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

A little idea Of the extent and i'm
portance of the postal business of thu
country may be gathered from thu
fact that in filling q single days re
auisitions from Postmasters, the
third Assistant Postmaster General
ON the 8th instant, ordered the con.
tractors to forward to various sec.
tions of the country ], 459, 100 stamped
envelopes, {, $50, 40 postage stamps,
ma !, 10000 postal cards. The ag-
2reeate amount charged to the Post
Saac1ers therefor - 3272, 1890.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
Republican Meeting.

There will be a Republican meet
ing at Competine Center school house
at Marysyillc; at | o'clock. Saturday,
Sept. 3oth. Speakers from Ottumwa
will be present and address the meet
ing. Come out everybody and let us
have q good report from Competing
township.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Cnstorls IL certain t. operate. 1t do
not nauseate or grippe like Castor OIL, but Is pleas
ant to take, dlgests the food, requisites the bos-
els. cures wind collie, expels worms. end causes
natural sleep. 1t Is equally adapted to adults and
infants II contains neither Mineral Morphine
nor Alcohol. children teething may have health
and mothers ind rest, il they use Castoria.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
The Illinois Central Railroad W.

The Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany estimate that their loss on the
Iowa division of their road by con-
forming to the tariff law passed by
the last Iowa Legislature, will amount
to $35O,OOO. The loss the last four
months, as compared with the four
months the same season last year, is
STA, 600.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Robinson Bros. & Co. Of the PANIC
STORE will occupy on Oct. LIST. new
building in Richards Block, with a
full line of Dress Goods, Notions etc,
at unusually low prices. 20-w3t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
Obituary..


The Methodist Episcopal Church is
again called to mourn the death of
one occupying the highest position
vouchsafed to the ministry of that
denomination. Bishop Edmund
Stoner James died in the city of New
York late Monday afternoon, after a
brief prostration, caused by the care,
anxiety and grief which eliminated
in the death of his much-loved wife
few days since. The deceased pre-
late was born at Sheffield, Mass, in
1907, but spent his early life chiefly in
Salisbury, Conn. Reaching manhood's
estate, he taught school for some
time, in the meanwhile preparing for
the profession of law /; but, being di.
rected otherwise, abandoned his law
course TO enter the ministry Of the
church, in which he subsequently
mounted to such honorable position
In 1910 he became the Financial Sec.
rotary of the American Bible Society
and held that office until 1874, wher
he was chosen Bishop. For over
thirty years Bishop james has adorn'
ed his episcopate, as presiding officer
as delegate to foreign conferences, a
inspector of the German Scandina
Wan and Swiss missions in Europe
as visitor to European Bible Associ
atoms, and as true Christian at al
times. As man in official and socia
life, Bishop James possessed smooth
tness and polish quite equal, if no
superior to any Of his colaborers il
the church. His loss is great one t.
the church, and will necessitatc thu
early selection of some man from the
ranks of Mcthodism to wear The
shoes and mantle, which with BishoI
james were never sullied CT made
impure, either by word oflips OF &C,
of hand.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The X. & ID. NJ. II. r. has notified
the managers of the Industrial Expo.
sition at Des Moines that it will place
an excursion train at their disposal
October 9Th, to arrive and depart al
suitable hours for the convenience OF
visitors
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Will do well to remember that SAMUEL
LILBuRN pays CASH for all tho butter
and eggs he can gct.--Bring them on
opposite the Post Office. Ottumwa
MARROW
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

DIR. Lathrop, has received call, in
the language of ministers of the Cos.
pei, to remove to Marshalltown and
accept the position of assistant coro.
ner. There is too much business NJ
there for one coroner, and from pres
ent indications enough for two.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

e. b. Washburn, of Keokuk, ha.
been sentenced to 800 fine and &C
days Imprisonment for seduction
Besides this he has $500 in costs tc
pay, with civil suit still pending
against him for damages. Dear fun
for Mr.. Washburn.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Farmers will find, when they are in
the city, one Of tho most convenient
Wagon Yar.ls and Feed Stables on
Main street few doors above Law
renee & Carriers. Call and zee.
s14 W.T.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The Mahaska county Republicans
have nominated the following ticket
For representative, j Ohm Dodds clerk
ID. II. Moore recorder, w. r. Cow
an: supervisor. Samuel Gilmore.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

b. j. Bartlett, the Ottumwa archi
tect, took the following premium,
and diplomas at the State Fair:
For design for Court House
Church, High School, District Schoo,
Farm House, Farm Cottage and plan
for County Fair Grounds, en- ch a pre-.
MUM and diploma. Five of these
were regular premiums, and two spe.
cial premiums. Allen DIETRICH. a
student of Mr.. Bartlett for three
months past took premium on a
design for district school house.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Sept. 20.

The State Leader of Thursday says
that an adjourned meeting was held
at the U. S. land Office last evening by
those interested in having erected q
monument to General Baker. The
Baker Memorial Association was
formed, a constitution adopted and
officers elected-the latter consisting
of a President, fourteen Vice Presi.
dents, a Secretary, Treasurer and ten
trustees, the names of those elected
being as follows:
PREsIDENT-Gov. S. j. Kirkwood.
VICE PRESIDENTS Hon. Caleb
Baldwin, Council Bluffs.
Hon. John II. Gear, Burlington.
Peter Ballingall, Ottumwa.
Major II. d. Kellogg, Decatur coun-
ty.
Hon. Geo. ID. Perkins. Sioux CITY.
Col. p. Cad Bryan, Polk county.
Col. VIM. M. Stone, Knoxville.
ID. N. Richardson, Davenport.
Col. John Shane, Vinton.
Col. ID. B. Henderson, Dubuque.
Capt. l.. L. Ainsworth, Fayette
county.
Maj. Jonathan Hutchison, Fort
Dodge.
Maj. P. H. Conger, Blackhawk
county.
Henry jenkins, Emmett county.
SECRETARY-Wm. III. Fleming, Des
Moines.
TREAsURER-Ex-Gov. Samuel Mer-
rill,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
Through the Kindness of our no,

Through the kindness of our agri-
cultural friends this office has con-
tanned constantly since the opening
of the season the very finest specimens
ofthe products Of the soil, in the way
offruit, grain and vegetables. Hun
dreds of strangers have during the
time called and examined them, and
went away impressed with the fact
that this bouutiful and fruitful coun-
try, in spite of Jupiter Pluvius who
seems determined that we shall never
have another out of door exhibition.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Edmund s. James. the senior Bish-
op of the Methodist Episcopal Church
In America, died in New York City
on the 18th. aged GO wears.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Up at Marshalltown, when they
want sensation or business is little
slack with the coroner, they just go
ont of the back door of some hotel,
kick over box or two, and dig up a
corpse, or some man will pull out a
navy six and shoot his wife in the
chin if she don't happen to get break
fast soon enough to please his royal
fancy. They have o fine state Of So
ciety up there.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

kcokuk is talking of having a horse
fair, at which they propose to pay
s2,400 in premiums. 1t will probabl,
end in talk only.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
TO CONSUMP TiVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
OF that dread disease, Consumption, by a simple
remedy is anxious to make known TO his fellow
sufferers the means OF cure, To all who desire 1t,
he will send q copy of the prescription used,
free of charge). with the directions for prepar-
ing and using the same, which they will find q
SURE CURE fOR COssuMPrIoN, ASTHMA, BRoN-
CHITls, DO.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
| address, Rev 4. A. WILSON,
decl5w6m 1914 Penn St., Williamsburg, New York.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The highest market price paid for
produce at the grocery corner of
Court and Second streets, Ottumwa.
JOHN G. STEVENS,
NAV 29-Wtf. Manager.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The Oskaloosa Herald says that 9
joint canvass is being arranged be-
tween Judge Sampson and Judge
Hendershott. The particulars will be
made public soon.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Durfce 81 Pollard have large
stock of fine Spring Wagons which
they will sell at very low figures for
cash or good paper. Also their
Standard Farm Wagons, the best in
the market. at prices to suit the times.
Farmers will find it to their advan-
tage to call on them before purchas-
ing elsewhere. 9-20-w2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
CONFESSIONS OF
A VICTIM

Published as O warning and for the benefit Of
Young men and others who suffer from Nervous
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, etc giving his rules
of Self-Cure, after undergoing much suffering
and expense, and mailed free on receiving q post
paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL
MAYFAIR, r. y. Box l53, Brooklyn, NY.
tune 30 w3n
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The Burnaugh case, which has been
occupying the attention Of the Dis
trict Court for some days has been
continued. The jury in the case fail
ing to agree it will so over until tho
next term and be retired.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

The most liberal premiums are
offered at our approaching horse fair,
and, from present indications, ii will
be most literally patronized by horse
men throughout the State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

In the suit of Judge Hcndershott
VS.. the City of Ottumwa. for damages
resulting from grading Fifth street,
by agreement of the attorneys ver-
dict of $4,000 was rend cred in favor
of the plaintiff.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

u. A. Kent, of Polk county, Who
was nominated for Clerk by the
democrats is not that kind OF a man.
He will stump the county for the
republican ticket.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
The Eldon Times SAYS.

"We shall after next week drop the
patent and issue the paper all here al
home, at which time we will change
the form of our paper from an page
to 4 page paper, and at the same
time add one column to each page
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
of the plaintiff

julia Harrington, has recovered
$400 damages from the city of Kco-
kuk, all because she stuck her foot in
a hole in the sidewalk. Now all the
Keokuk women will be trying to find
holes i'm the sidewalk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
From the Daily O, the ed inst.

The District Court adjourned thi
morning, and the Blackstone bang
ers are cooped up in their musty of
fees again.
A missionary from MarshalltowI
is in the city plundering around il
the rear of some of our hotels. w,
arn't that sort of town however, but
perhaps the fellow is only dancing fol
cold victuals.
Warren Allen, young man in Tho
employ of B. j. Boulton & Bro, yes
terday evening fell through hatch.
way and broke one of his arms. He
is made of pure metal and to-day he
is walking around the city with his
arm in a sling. He will soon be as
good asnew.
A New York Democrat was in
town to-day. He was interviewed on
the political status of that State, and
admitted that Tilden was busted.
He said he should vote for Tilden,
but he would be beaten badly, as
everywhere he had been the signs
were all for Hayes.
A man whose name we have not
learned was badly hurt at No.
Muchikinock Coal Mines yesterday.
1t seems that they were hauling coal
out of the mines when the train broke
in two pieces and coming together
caught him with serious results. It
is hoped that his injuries may not
prove fatal.
Yesterday afternoon Fred Schworm
aged IL years, Tom Eckles, Is, and a
young Knowland about IA, firing of
parental restraint and longing for a
sight of the great world beyond OF
tumwa pooled their cash capital,
packed their grip-sacks, bought a
single-barrelled shotgun, and stole
away from home. Where they have
gone, or what they went for is not
known further than that they started
up the Central railroad.
Adam Schworm.would like to have
his boy arrested, and word sent him
in this city. He will pay all expenses
of the arrest.
The military parade this afternoon
by the Bloomfield State Guards, Sher-
idan Guards, and Ottumwa Guards,
through the streets of this city en-
route to the Fair ground, under The
command of Col. Olmstead, of Des
Moines, created quite sensation. A
finer or more soldierly-looking lot of
men would be hard to find in the
State, and each company gave evil
dence of the care of a careful drill
master.
Twelve miners, from the Deadwood
mines. in the Black Hills, passed
through the city last night. They
had in charge Of the American Ex-I
press Co., about 100000 worth Of
gold dust about $4,000 worth of
which, beloneed to Daniel Chizum
and son, of Fairfield, Jefferson coun-
ty. To-morrow about fifty persons
in this city will have the Black Hills
fever bad, but none Of them will ever
60, and they witt squeal about hard
times, and viciously kick every store
box they set or this winter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27
From the Daily of the 2lst inst


The case of the Safe vs. Michael
Donor, on charge Of rape, came to a
conclusion to-day, and Michael was
held for his appearance to answer to
the District Court on the charge of
seduction in the sum of six hundred
dollars.
MEAN.-Some white livered pup
broke into the City Hall last night,
after the festival held by the colored
people was over, and stole l dozen
plates, / dozen glasses, l dozen cups
and saucers and half dozen sauce
dishes. Lightning ought to strike
that thief's house and pulverizc ev-
cry one of those stolen dishes.
In the District Court yesterday
evening Judge Knapp assessed 500
fine and costs against Margaret Van
dergrift, for keeping a house of i'll
fame, the same sum against Did Muir.
ply for the same offense, and James
McCray also received 5000 remind.
er that such business would not b(
tolerated, The usual order of com.
mitment was made, but the two fe
males have skipped out for pastures
new.
d. L. Miller of Lucas Station, the
engineer who it was stated went to
sleep at his post and hoisted two mer
from coal pit over the pulley, throw
ing one of them back into the pit and
dashing him to pieces, was in thu
city to-day. In an interview with oul
reporter he stated that the report in
circulation soon after the accident
was untrue. He was not asleep. The
platform or cage on which the mer
were at work, was about half way ur
the shaft, and while he was at the
boiler at work, he turned round and
noticed the engine moving. He had
left it standing still, and seeing il
going, and fearing the worst, he un
dertook to shut off the steam, but tn,
valve was closed, and in an instan
the worst was realized. He thinks
that the men jumped from the plat
form. The coroner's jury rendered
verdict saying that the man came
to his death from an accident, by fall.
ing into the coal pit, and attributed
the blame to no person or persons.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-09-27

Oskaloosa is out of luck. A late
issue of the Standard says: "The ma
chinery used in boring the artesian
90 well has been removed, and all
the city has to show for her $4,000 or
$4,000 is little hole in the ground.
A person could go out with post
augur and make just as as ornament
al and Just as useful a hole for ten
cents. And yet we are not happy"