davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
CONFESSIONS OF
A VICTIM

Published as warning and for the benefit of
Young men and Others who suffer from Nervous
Deolllty, Loss OF Manhood. etc giving his rules
Of Self-Cure, after undergoing much suffering
and expense, and mailed flee on receiving most.
paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL
MAYFAIR, p. o. Box 1853. Brooklyn, N. Y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
rn,S vrs,sus

Farmers can get a good price for
corn husks by bringing them to the
undersigned, on Green street, Ottum-
wa. Q9-3D PETER SMITH.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Hover & McMichael are are the
leading artists west of Chicago. Their
work merits your patronage. You
are invited to call. Gallery p. o.
Block. OttumWa. no l0-d&Wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Farmers will find. when they are in
the city, one Of the most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables on
Main street few doors above Law
renee & Gamers. Call and see.
ala wifi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

No man should put of till to-mor-
row, that which may be done to-day,
therefore, we say to the people: go
to the Big Bonanza and buy what you
need in the Cloth, Clothing and
Trimming line, while there is a
chance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
OF that dread disease, Consumption, by q simple
remedy. Is anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure, To all who desire It,
lfree of charge). with the directions for prepar-
iug and using the same, which they will find
suRk CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, AsTHMA, BRoN-
CHIrIs, 10.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev Il. IA WILSON
decl5w6m 1871 Penn St., williamsburg. New York
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Gray Il Kirkpatrick, are the an-
thorized agents for the sale Of Bauer
y kiester's goods a. IOWA Pump
shop on Second street. all-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

AT the New Grocery Store Off. Bow
ling & Son. Call and examine their
prices. feb 29-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Take our advice and visit Robinson
Bros, when you want anything in
their line and you will always find
good goods at the lowest figures. st.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
PRESCRIPTION FREE.

DOR the speedy cure of Seminal Weakness Lost
1 Manhood, aud all disorders brought on ~ in
discretion or excess. Any druggist has the ingre-
dents. Address
sep, 1-wIy DAVIDSON a co, Box 22o6. N Y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Goods of all kinds will be sold
cheap at Kclley's Drug Store. 4tw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

j FAY all q BataVla, lows.
DIED,
Friday. April 10th. JAMES, infant son of James
and Lucy Hawley, aged fifteen months.
The baby died quite suddenly and
unexpectedly of malignant scarlet
fever. Funeral services were held at
the residence by the Rev. II. p,
knight. Most OF Mr.. Hawley's fell
low Councilmen and many of oui
citizens attended the funeral. The
family have the sympathy of large
circle of friends in this. the hour O,
their affection.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
ERRORS OF YOUTH

:, A gentleman who has suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the
effects of youthful indiscreti6n will, for the sake
OF suffering humanity, send free to all who need
1t, the recipe and ths direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertisers experience
can do so by addressing in perfect confidence,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

All persons indebted to the under.
signed will please call and settle
alS-d4wtf A, WRLLM,. & Cos
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

800. 900 Usage Plants, $3.50 per
1000. 10000 at $500 per THOUSAND.
w5t GRAVES Il ROBERTS, Ottumwa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

You can buy your Paints, Oils,
Glass, &c, Kelly at the lowest
prices: II wat
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Ladies, Miss and Children's Hats
trimmed to order In the latest styles
at Moss.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Elegant line of fine flowers at
Moss. a24-dswtfI
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

The demand for WALL PAPER is
still ON the increase, more sold last
week than during any previous one
this season. Notwithstanding the
great amount that has been sold j. l..
Taylor & Co.. are continuing to re-
ccivc fresh supplies and now have on
hand an immense and unbroken stock
Of all grades, ranging from 10 cents
up TO the finest manufactured. Also
in stock the largest variety in the city
of fine Or CLOTH WINDOW SHADES,
all tints and patterns, at astonishing
ly low prices. a24-dSwlw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26


The Democratic editor of the Dem
ocrat got by mail, to-day, what he
supposed was an internal machine,
which some disappointed admirer had
sent him him, because he had proved
recreant to principle, in taking in an
editorial partner who is known as q
lifelong Republican, and an advocate
of equal rights to black as we'll as
~hite men, and..was thus beguiled into
pulling down his flag of
"This is government of White
Wen, made by Gchie men, and for
their pesterity forever
lie looked at the Internal machine
with his
eyes in fine frenzy roling''
The Bremen Haven disaster. the
Salt Lake powder mill explosion, the
an -'"s' nf dynamite at Hell Gate,
-.har
on July Fourth, and all the o.. :.
bloody disasters, including the Ken
lucky shower of meat, all rushed thro'
his gigantic brain in am instant.
While these horrible thoughts were
chasing rapidly through his brain, a
little fellow in the postoffice lobby,
who had more curiosity than discre-
ton, was digging away at the inter-
nal machine with an old jack-knife,
and in a very few moments uncover
cd to the view of the terrified Demo
crat man, a horned toad, which the
crowd instantly said was the product
of the late unnatural newspaper mar
riage, and it was forthwith christened
Democrat Tindicdtorii, an entirely
new species Of the genus Rama. Thai
frog will be added to the other curl
osities in the cabinet Of the editors
and when he dies and becomes petri
fed he will be put in a glass case and
remembered as the first product of thu
marriage.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

Mrs. A. ID. Moss, Mrs. Julictta Haw-
ley, Rev. ii. b. Knight, Mrs. Daniel
Eaton, Major Sam'l Mahon, Miss
Munson, Frank Wylie, Miss Carrie
Ladd, A. G. Harrow, Mrs. S. L. Burn
ham, L. II. Eaton, Mrs. DR.. Thrall,
BENZ. w. Ladd, Mrs. w. Palmer. Miss
Ada Upham, and &. +. c. Ladd.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

OF the Y. M. G. A. Rooms, Monday,
May LIST. The public are cordially in
vitca to be present.
PROGRAMME:
i. Anthcm-Choir.
2. Prayer
3. Chorus-Choir.
4. Short Address--W. E. Chambers,
President.
5. Chorus--Choir and congregation.
The remainder of the evening will
be spent in social enjoyment, and no
pains will be spared to make it sue
cess in every particular.
Our rooms arc large and pleasant.
Come and fill them up!
Rooms over RobinsOn's store, on
Main street.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

iUIMs, ~ y WUII KNOWN Dy most persons In tho
city, DIR. JAMES has stood ut the head Of tina
profession for the past "a years. Ago and expert.
ence is all important in the successful treatment
ture can positiycly be cnred in the shortest pos
sible time. Seminal weakness, emissions Of
men at night, caused by seifabusc, which pro.
cured BY the best known remedy in the world A
book for the million, MARRIAGE GUIDE, which
tells you all about these dseases marriage, love-
and their consequences; free In Office or 10 cents
to prepay postage. Ladies' requiring the most
ielicste attention, home and board, may cali or
write. ell business strictly confidential. DIR.
see no one out the doctor. Office hours; o An.
until Z p. NJ. Sundays. 10 to ~. Consultation
always yBES nc Invited. Call or write.
CHICAGO. Nov. 5. 1873. d&wly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-04-26

Persons in want of Suitings, are in
formed that they arc to be found at
the Big Bonanza. Material for Goats,
Pants and Vests, in great variety and
at re,y to,c figures.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
Rescued From a Living Death.

John Sullivan, of Newmarket, n. H.,
aged 26 years, visiting at Welch Tav-
ern, at Portsmouth Plains, while at the
bottom of an old well attempting to
recover an old dipper, was buried at
noon to-day by the caving in of the
same. The well was about thirty feet
deep, and large gang of men was i'm
mediately set to work digging him out.
Frequent intercourse was held with
Sullivan, his voice being just audible.
The unfortunate man evinced Won
derful courage, saying that he had Il
faint glimmer of light, and repeatedly
asked the men to hurry with their
work. AT half-past 10 this evening
Sullivan's head was reached and safely
uncovered, blankets being used to pro-
tect him from the fast-falling earth,
and just one hour later he was drawn
out of his perilous position, where he
had been for eleven hours and a half.
Seating himself in a large dump tub
he was speedily drawn to terra frma,
safe and sound. Cheer upon cheer
greeted him from the hundreds of peo-
pie who were present. With one wild
whoop Sullivan then rushed to the tav-
ern TO the apartments occupied by his
almost frantic mother and wife, who
had arrived on the scene in response to
kilograms concerning his death. The
greeting between them beggared de-
scriptiOn. The well was just So feet
deep, and Sullivan was buried 40 feet
under the earth, just the smallest aper-
ture affording him air. One hundred
and sixty tubs of stone and dirt were
drawn from the well in three hours
Cor. Boston AdrerttSer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

MANY who are suffering from the effects
of the warm weather and are debilitated are ad-
vised by physicians to take moderate amounts Of
whisky two or three times during the day. In q
little while those who adopt this advice frequently
increase the number Of drinks, and In time be-
come confirmed inebriates. A beverage which
will not create thirst for intoxicating liquors and
which is intended especially for the benefit Of de-
bilitated persons, whether at home or abroad, Ia
Dr. Schencks Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the
juices of many medicinal herbs, this preparation
does not create an appetite for the intoxicating
cup. The nourishing and the life-supporting prop
critics Of many valuable natural productions con-
tanned IN 1t and well known to medical men have
a most strengthening influence. A single bottle Of
the Tonic will demonstrate Its valuable qualities
For debility arising rom sickness, over-exertion
or from any cause whatever, q wineglassful Of Sea
Weed Tonic taken after meals will strengthe2 the
stomach and create an appetite for wholesome
food. To all who ara about leaving their homes
we desire 10 say that the excellent effects Of Dr.
SchenckB seasonabe remedies-Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Ptls-sre particularly evident when
taken by those who are injuriously affected by
change OF water and diet. No person should leave
home without taking o supply OF these safeguards
along. For sale BY ali Druggists-
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
PhotOgraphing the Baby.
From the Omaha Republican. !

They came at 10 a. m.-the baby, his
grandmother, his papa, and mamma
and two aunties. They wanted to have
his picture taken. The obliging artist
got every thing in readiness, brought
out the little velvet-lned high chair, in
which babies are usually photographed,
and then the trouble began. The baby'a
papa wanted to take off its sack because
it had such pretty fat arms, but its man.
ma was afraid that it might take cold.
Then one auntie thought it would be so
sweet to take off his little stockings and
sit him in big armchair, but his auntie
thought that such performance would
be very immodest indeed, and a conflict
seemed imminent.
Finally it was agreed that they should
take the artists advice, and strap him
up in the high chair. After much ring
ing of bells, the baby was induced TO
look with favor on the new state of af-
fairs. The artist prepared to take the
negative, but just at the critical moment
the infant doubled himself across the
strap and screamed Justify. His papa
jingled the bells anew, the artist set the
music-box going, while the mamma
drew him out of his chair, and his auntie
called him a "putzy utzy title sing"
Peace being restored, another mega
tive was taken, this time with tOlerable
success. But one auntie did not like the
expression of the face, and the mamma
thought that it did not do justice to his
eyes. The next time he stuck both fists
into his mouth and shut one eye; and
the next time his grandma, who had
been watching him intently, ran hastily
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

forward and began shaking him and
slapping him on the back.
1t was II O'Clock, and the thermome-
ter stood at 90 degrees in the shade, and
that artist ground his teeth and looked
to see how far it was from the window
to the sidewalk. Three or four more
unsatisfactory attempts were made, and
at last the baby, who had been taken
out of the chair so many times and was
not properly secured, slipped down on
the floor with a thump. A grand hub
bub followed; every body screamed ;
the timid aunty tainted and the papa
swore; while the trembling artist, fear
ing for his life, secreted himself behind
a screen in the corner, where he waited
until he was sure that no bones were
broken, and then he came forth, saying
that he had been suddenly called down
stairs to see man.
He was so much relieved on being
told that they would not try again thai
day that he forgot to live up to his rules
and demand 'pay when the negative is
taken" As they started down the stairs
the head of the family informed hin
that they would call again in few days
and he has hired a small boy to sit at the
foot of the steps and bring him word Al
their approach, so that he may have
time to lock the door and hang out a
notice-"Gone to the Centennial. y
| Omaha Republican,.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

reared, plunged forward, pranced, tried
to run, and did run, but the hill just be-
fore them soon tuckered them out. The
men and women fought the hornets
with fans, handkerchiefs, parasols and
hats, nearly all the distance to the
cemetery. A few were stung, and there
was some screeching, and would have
been more but for a sense of decorum
due the solemn occasion. 1t is a won
der to every body in the procession that
no accident occurred. With all the
veering and dashing of the horses, not
even buggy tipped over. There is no
doubt, however, that, if the hill had not
been so near, serious accidents would
have occurred; as it was, the first
driver had the good sense to let his team
try the hill when they started off on be-
ing stung, and the drivers behind him
followed his example. No funeral pro-
cession ever went up the hill at that one
did, we venture to say.-DuceRport
(IOtrd) GGsette.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
AGUE is dltcGys caused by Malaria. Shall
lenberger's Pills dllcdNS cureit. Price II 90.

A FrRsT-CLAss eigllt-loom weaver at
Fall River, at present prices, earns from
IS to $3.50 week, and an average work
man from 1915 to 81. The Manufactur-
ers' Board of Trade ordered a reduction
of wages Of ten per cent. on Aug. Z. The
announcement was received with appar-
ent apathy, but bad blood has been stirred.
The workmen urge, with some justice,
that the breach between them and their
employers has been widened unnecessar.
lily; for if the mills were run on half OF
three-quarter time-a policy which many
manufacturers favored-the economic re.
suit would be same in the end, and good
feeling would be cemented. On the othel
hand, majority of the mill-owners in.
sist that the hard times have rendered the
reduction of wages absolutely necessary
Short time, they say, would Obviate The
difficulty if the market were merely over
stocked; but the cost of production mus
be cheapened if goods cannot bs-sold a
present rates.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
Entertaining Indians UnaWares.

care there any noble Indians, Gen
eral, such as we read about in the
| books?''
B.-"Yes, plenty of them, and greater
chiefs now living on the plains than ever
were Powhatan, Logan, Red Jacket, or
Tecumseh. l think Sitting Bull, as a
warrior, is a greater Indian than has
ever appeared in America. The late
campaigns on the Yellowstone show
that he is equal, if not superior, to the
best generals in managing battles. A
few years ago he was a blanket Indian,
without influence or wealth, and by his
own energy he has raised himself to the
head of the most powerful Indian tribe
on the plains, and is the acknowledged
leader of all the hostiles. Red Cloud
will compare favorably with any chief
that has ever lived, and Spotted Tail is
not far behind him in ability. l remem-
Der Washable, Chief of the Shoshones,
who, if he had been born white instead
of red, would have been leader of the
people in any State-a Governor or a
Senator. In personal appearance this
chief strongly resembles the Father of
his Country as painted by Peale; tall,
straight, white-haired, and dignifed,
he is the personiication of noble red
man. l have had him to dine at nv
house, and never entertained more
agreeable old man. He will not eat till
he has washed, dressed his hair, and
pared This nails. He is polite to ladies,
and children are his delight, going to
him instinctively as to a friend. it is
almost impossible to disturb his repose,
while his placid replies in council would 4
do credit to the most dignified Senator.
He has great abilities, and treats every
question presented to him with such !
comprehensive knowledge as to aston
ish white men. He is as brave as Julius
Cesar, and in every sense a savage
orator, warrior. CHICAGO
Tribune IratervieU 1Cith Gen. Brisbtn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
A Shower of Ice.

One day last week, during the heavy
thunderstorm that passed over the
western portion of Aroostook, there is
said to have fallen in the town of Sher-
man a literal shower of ice. The larger
pieces were oblong, with sharp corners.
One measured "a inches long, 2 inches
wide, and J. inches thick. Cabbage
leaves were riddled with holes as large
as mans hand, while fruit and forest
trees suffered severely. The fall of ice
was thought to be several miles in ex-
tent. There was no wind blowing at
the time, otherwise the damage to win
dow glass would have become immense.
Bangor (Me.) Commercial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
ALesson Taught by Experience.

Among the many valuable lessons taught
by experience, there is not one of greater
moment to the invalid portion of the com
munity than the following, viz: That alter
alive treatment is only permanently success
full when aided by invigoration. When the
functions of the body are disordered, the
use Of genial tonic with which corrective
properties are combined is the speediest
means Of regulating them. Such tonic is
Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters, the most popu-
lar, as it is the best article Of its class. For
more than twenty-five years it has been used
with signal success as a remedy for, and
preventive OF malarial fevers, as a means Of
imparting strength to the debilitated, and as
q curative of dyspepsia, biliousness, consti-
patton, kidney troubles and uterine weak
ness. Not only have multitudes of those
whom 1t has cured borne testimony in it's
behalf, but 1t has been repeatedly COM
mended by the medical profession and the
press
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
How Black Snakes Kill RattIesnakes

1t is well known that the black snake
is the most inveterate and dangerous
enemy the rattlesnake has. In their
frequent and desperate conflicts the for
mer generally comes off victorious, leav-
ing his antagonist dead on the ground.
He will never attack while the enemy is
in coil, but as soon as he commences to
crawl he darts upon him, and seizes him
by the back of the neck with his mouth,
and never releases his hold until he
squeezes him to death.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
A Funeral Procession Attacked by HOr.
nets.

The road that leads from Brady Street
highway 10 st. Marguerite's Cemetery
passes across a little valley, and mid
way in that valley, not far from the
road, stands a great haystack. Last
Sunday forenoon, very long funeral
procession was on the valley road, and
the driver of the fourth or fifth carriage
gave the side of the hsystack a cut with
his whip. Immediately he and his load,
and all of the drivers and people behind
his rig, wished that he had minded his
business, and not been so free with his
whip, for hundreds of hornets swarmed
out of thatstack and attacked the horses
and men and women furiously. He had
cut their nest. Many of the horses
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

DR.. WlLuOFT's ANTI -PERIoDIC OR FEVER
AND hGUE ToNIC!-Wilhoft' Tonic has es-
tablishcd itself as tic real infallible Chill
cure It is universally admitted to be the
only reliable and harmless Chill medicine
now in use. Its efficacy is confirmed by
thousands of certificates of the very best
People from all parts of the country. 1t
cures malarious diseases of every type, from
the shaking agues of the lakes and valleys
TO the raging fcvcrs of the torrid zone. Try
{! 1t has never been known to fail. G..
T. F1XLAY IL Co, Proprietors, New Or
leans.
FoR SALE by ALL DRUGGIsTs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

THE Philadelphia Press thinks that
King Ahasuerus organized the first ma
tional exhibition, quoting from the first
chapter of Esther to prove the point
"In the third year of his reign, about
5l9 years before Christ, he made feast
unto all his princes and servants; the
power of Persia and Media, the mobiles
and princes of the provinces being be-
fore him. Then he showed the riches
of his glorious kingdom and the honor
of his excellent Majesty many days,
even an hundred and fourscore days"
The Press grows enthusiastic over the
fact that Ahasuerus's exhibition was
kept open one hundred and eighty days,
precisely the time fixed for the duration
of our Centennial show.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07

NJ. LEssEPs, who has taken & hand In
the proposed tunnel business between
France and England, thinks that the pas
sencers will number i, 000, 600 and the re-
ceipts reach g, 600, 900 year.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
WHY WILL We DYE2

Because it is no trouble to use TUFTS Hair Dye.
Besides It is prompt and natural in IT'S effect and
imparts such beautiful color that no detect
it and it costs only One Dollar,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-09-07
FoR SALE by ALL DRUeGIsTs.

THE Cooperative Stove Co. of Cleveland,
Ohio, has already sold for the ceming sea-
sons trade over 6, coo Of the wonderful and
only successful base burning stove for soft
cOGI-''The New Rotary We advise our
readers to see this stove before purchasing.