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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

We are informed by Sheriff Spill
man that he has a man in Jail who
seems to be idiotic. lie has been in
Jail about ten days, is about 40 years
old, wears long black whiskers, and
has dark complexion. He seems TO
be unable TO talk but can hear well,
and seems to understand. He cannot
write and has no way of making him
self understood except by signs.
The Sheri II has released him two or
three times, and as often locked him
up again on account of his incapacity
to take care Of himself. He has no
papers or memoranda to indicate his
identity or give a clue to his place of
residence. Any information furnish
ed the Sheriff that will enable him to
find the mans friends or his proper
locality will be properly rewarded.
please copy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
For Sale Cheap.

Lot No. IL on Fifth street, and Lot
of nut-lot -, Marion street, Ottnm
wa: A lots and | lot and house will
II rooms, in Mt. Pleasant; twelve
hundred acres rich prairie land. Long
time given on part. For particulars
call at gallery. II. ). HOVER.
aug 5-d&w2m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
rne Laafes

From both City and Country
should not fail to visit Mrs. Plat y
Highlands millinery Store in Curlew
Block, in l.. ii. Wilson's old stand
and see their nice new Goods and
price then. Eefore they buy else.
where. Especial pains will be taken
20 please customers as to style, quail.
~ and price. mll-d&wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
Over wholmirg and Unpres dnn'ed
knGcpSh

OF the GREAT REVOLUTION, the
"a RM Frs fAvOKITE RESORT!
We particularly ask the Farmers of
Wapello county, to be sure and call
at the Great Revolution before pur-
chasing their Dry Goods. In all
events get orr prices before you buy
We have Revolutionized the prices on
all Dry Goods, and win do the far
mers of this county good. When
YOU visit Ottumwa don't fail to see lis
at the GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
B.OOkl l4OOk! l.oOkl

What! What! What When farm
ers are coming TO town and any one
asks them where they are going, in-
stead of saying, TO OttumWa, they an
sWer, to the GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

SUICIDE On last Saturday, son
of James Hillman, who resides five
miles northeast of Dresden, commit
ted suicide by first cutting his throat
nine times and then hanging himself
with log-chain. The young man
was about 10 years of age, sober, in
dustrions, and his friends are at loss
to account for the rash act that ended
his own life. From our informant
we learn that he went to an elm tree
near his fathers barn. climbed up
and after cutting his throat with his
razor--as above, then hung himself
with the chain. When. found, his
knees were almost touching the
ground, which showed determine.
ton for self dcstruction.-Mon
Republican,.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The General will begin the canvass
in Danville. Hendricks County, next
week. date not yet fixed, and during
the campaign will make AZ least two
speeches in each Congressional dis
trict.
THE LETTER ACCEPTING THE NOMINAL
ISDIAyAroL1s, Aug. The Hon.
George ". FIcdly, Chairman Of The
Regablican State .Committee-DEAR
SIN: l accept the nomination tender
ed by the Committee, and will make
the canvass for Governor. As one of
the Presidential Electors, il was my
purpose, after period of needed
rest. to enter the canvass and give my
best efforts toward the success of our
State and National tickets. After a
months absence. had turned my
face homeward to fulfill this purpose
when l was met by the news of my
nomination. | had, and still have
strong personal reasons for desiring
to continue my present most agree
able professional relations, but thu
warm hearted reception given me a
several places OH my homeward jour
ney, and on my arrival at lndianapo
lis, together with the numerous tcle
grams and letters received from al
parts of the State. have oyerborn
my personal inclination yield t
what seems to be the call of the lie
publicans to a public duty with
profound appreciation of the unde
served honor they have conferre'
upon me. May not hope that thos
who have so earnestly pressed upo
me the duty of sacrificing persona
interests to what we deem the publ
good will feel that this call comes I
them also, and will each III his plac
: give his time and influence to th
| success of our cause? As soon q
, some necessary preliminaries are al
| ranged, will enter upon rs gencrs
, a canvass of the State as the time an
| my strength will allow. ] defer III
til then an expression of my view
e upon the issues of the campaign.
! Very truly yours.
|
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Albert Sapington, a colored Demo-
crat Of Ottumwa, is now a subscriber
for the Reform Leode.,and is inform
ing himself on the greenback qnes-
ton. Before November he will find
that he is not yet free from slavery,
and cannot be till the greenback cause
is made successful.-Refoym Leader
As Wapello county boards and
clothes Albert, We suppose Porte
sends that paper as q gratuity. A
great many impecnnious persons like
Albert are for more gyeenbachs, and
have no doubt that when thegood time
hat is coming gets here there will be
| general distribution, and that they
will all get their pockets full.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
The happy Family.

The lictation of such wrong-head-
ed cyclists as irish, Sam. Evans and
Tim. Walker, will keep the democrat
ic party in hopeless minority until
the second coming of Ghrist.-Ottnm-
ara Spirit
The only debating" Irish ever
did was to advise compromise OF
the deadlock" in the tied house of
1874, which gave 10 Daddy Ives wife
u lucrative place that enabled him to
chaw boughten terbacker for year.
We don't know what favor Evans or
Walker have done him.-IoHa CITY
Press.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
a CARD.

70 all who are suffering from the errors and
OF youth, nervous WEAKNESS, early
decay, loss Of manhood, etc, win send recipe
that viii cure you. Free OF Charge. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary In South
America. Send self-Addressed envelope to the
Rev. Joseph T. lnman. station D, bible House,
New YORK City. mar l-dSw6m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The Democrats complain of the
Republicans Haunting the bloody
shirt. The Democrats, per contra
have raised the dirty shirt, with Dean
inside of it. Guess that will make
things even.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

A New LOT OF jon STocK-Just
received at the COURIER Office, among
which are Folio Post, Flat Cap, Let
ter Heads, Note and Bill Heads.
Some very nice Cream Laid Congress
Ruled Letter Heads; all of which we
will print to order unusually cheap.
Call and see samples.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
TH the Farmers.

Why can we sell goods 30 cheap 7
Because we bny our goods direct
from the manufs Glory for cash. We
have no bad debts and our goods arc
all new. We buy for cash and sci for
cash, and DEFY competition, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Mrs willard, of this city, has shown
us copy of the Maryland Journal
and Baltimore Adrertiser, dated Aug.
Goth, 1878, which she assures us has
been in the family for all these years.
1t is colored with age and is we'll fill
ed with what purports TO have been
the current news at that time. 1t is
quite curiosity. Among other adj
vertisements we notice one signed by
George Washington, advertising lands
in Ohio and elsewhere. which is the
first intimation we have ever had that
g. w. was real estate Spectator.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The reason why they all go to the
Great Revolution. IT Is FACT,
the farmers have been duped long
enough and are now beginning to find
that the old adage, mo friendship in
business" is true; consequently, go
where they can buy goods the cheap
est. m3-tf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
NI..rser will opt.

A few years ago ''Angust Flower" was
discovered to be certain cure forDyspeE-
STA and Liver Complaint; a few thin Dys
peptics made known to their friends how
easily and quickly they had been cured
by its use. The great IN rits Of GREENS
AUGUST FLowER became beralded through
the country By one sufferer to another. un-
til, without advertising, its sale has become
nmense. Druggists in EVERY TOWN
in the United States are selling it. No
person suffering with Sour Stomach, Sick
Head, che, Cutsiseaess, palpitation Of the
Heart, Indigestion, low spirits, ETC., can
take three doses without relief. Go to
your Druggists, u. L. Taylor 4 Co., and
get a sample bottle for IS cents, and try
it. Sample bottles 10 cents. dwaltw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Mr.. Harbert left Ottumwa, Iowa,
two months age, for Nebraska, to To-
cate. He is back again to Ottumwa
to stay, not having been particularly
fascinated by the Grasshopper state
beyond the Big Muddy.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Judge Hendershott, Judge Trimblc
r. II. Harbor, VIM. 4. Smith and
Col. Mackey are mentioned for Con-
gress in this district by the hard and
soft money democrats with green
back attachment.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
Farmers and Merchants

win do well to remember that SAMUEL.
LiLRuRN pays CASH Tor all the butter
and eggs he can get Bring them on
opposite the Post Office, ottumwa.
Mar10wt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Is il any wonder we are doing the
largest per cent. of the farmers trade
of Wapello county. when they all
know that good goods are sold cheap
er than was ever known in the histo-
ry of Ottunwa, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

To-day FIVE tramps from the South
come up on the ID. y. A policeman
was following them around pretty
closely for some time, when one Of
them turned and remarked:
" What in h--ll are you following
us around for? We are gentlemen !;
don't you see our tickets are for Mar
shalltOWn!"
That settled the hash of the police
man, and to show his appreciation Of
their kindness for passing on through
the city, he gave each one Of them a
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The delinquent tax sale will take
place October End. All delinquents
will remember thatthe penalty on all
unpaid or delinquent taxes for July
is seven per cent, for August nine,
for September twelve, and for Octo-
her fifteen Der cent.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The Council Bluffs NonpareH is
happy now. One w. r. Vaughan
has sued it for libel and places his
damages al $4,000. The Nonpdrea
published an advertisement signed by
Ephram Lewis warning the public
not to buy note given to said
Vaughan as it was obtained by fraud
That's all.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Several stock men returning from
Chicago to-day inform us that they
have quit the stock business until fall.
The market was never in worse con-
dition than it is now, or that is their
ODiniOn.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
TO CONSUME TIVES.

The advertiser. having been permanently cured
OF that al disease, Consumption, by simple
remedy Is anxious TO make known W his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure, To all who desire IT,
he will send a copy OF the prescription used,
tfree OF charge), with the directions for prepar-
tOg and using the same, which they viii find q
aURR CURE FOX C0AsCMPTION, AaTnMA, BRDN-
CHIrls, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription VIII please
address, Rev Il. A. WILSON,
deci5w8m 1874 Penn st., Williamsburg, New York
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The balance of the new Richards
Block has been ornamentcd with a
handsome metal cornicc. 1t is now
one Of the neatest and best arranged
business blocks i'm this city, and is
bringing a good rental.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Pay no attention to what anyone
says, but come and examine our goods
before purchasing as we are deter
mined TO build up a permanent trade
and viii not be undersold at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
E,sctric Sparks.


One firm of brokers at San Fran
cisco failed on Thnrsday and many
others are reported shaky,.
Ex-Governor Paeheco, of Caiifor.
MIA, has been nominated for Congress
in the Fourth District.
The following Democratic Congress.
sional nominations were made in
Ohio Thursday Third District, John
s. Savage Eighth District, George
Arthur.
Z. II. Mokrig has been arrested at
San Francisco tor cOnntefeifing gold
dollars. They have been circulating
in both the East and West. A num-
Der Of connieriejts, dies, and stamps
were also secured.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
ERRORS or YOUTH

A gentleman who has suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and II the
effects Of youthful indiscretion will for the sal
of suffering humanity, send free to all who need
sing 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, 1876-08-16

A special telegram from Iowa City
to the Chicago Times says: "a meet.
ing was held Oh Saturday evening to
raise $4,000 to secure the building OF
the Chicago, Clinton y Western y. r.
from I.enos station, on the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids u Northern Railroad,
to Iowa City, a distance of nine miles,
Twenty-four thousand dollars were
secured. The plan is for local cap
italists 10 endorse the receivers cer-
tificates. which could he sold in New
York and Chicago. The, money will
be secured in IA few days, and the
road will be through and cars run.
ming inside Of GO days"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

a southwestern editor CHANGING to
observe, III ii still hot epoHghlo bnrn
the cars off brass monkey" rival
paper responds: twill somebody give
him an umbrella.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Yonge's new brick, on Second
street, has been ornamented with a
a metal cornice, which adds material
~ to its appearance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

1t costs a man in Montezuma $40 to
call another a dead beat" but in
Marshalltown they give barbecues to
the dead beats.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

WASHINGTON, y. c., Aug. 7.--GEN.
Ben. HARRISON: l congratulate you
upon your nomination for Governor.
and hope you will accept Have no
doubt of your election.
q. +. MORTON.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
iowa College, ErtnNelD, 1OWa q.
Fall Term begins Septemper y, lS76.

The present Democratic House of
Representative at Washington dis
placed ffty-seven Union soldiers and
put into positions forty seven Confed-
arotpS
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The Eddyville Adrdace says Porte
Welch is "a kind of a second John
The Baptist in the wilderness, crying
sgreenbacks, greenbacks =
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Farmers will find, when they are III
the city, one of tie most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables Oh
Main atreet few doors above Law
renee & Gamers. Calland ace.
ala IN n
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
MAR RED.

COWLES BARNES = Married at
Ottumwa, Iowa, August 8, 1876,
by Rev. G.. N. Power ID. d., REV.
w. +. CowLEs. Of Mt. Pleasant, and
Mrs. MARTHA BARNES, of Ottnmwa
(No cards.)
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The highest market price paid for
produce at the grocery corner Of
Court and Second streets, Ottumwa.
JOHN G.. STEVENS,
may 29-wtf. Manager.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Prudent fathers are inquiring
around for some cnllege that has no
boat record, in the hope of finding
one to which they may send their
boys this Fall.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
1he Fall Term

OF OrrUMwA NORMAL School will
open Sept. A, 1876. Tuition rs, in adj
vance. (20t) M. A. PECK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Hard money is all right remark
ed ali Notwithstanding party on the
streets this morning, "but when it
comes TO a job of something to do,
give me soft un."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Don't put green walls over your
baby's face. AT Troy, N. ", a Wo-
man let her baby take in colorlng
matter enough in this way to cause Its
death,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
THE OTTUMWA COURIER
From the paily OF August II.

IRON tue Beliy OF August H.
The Morrissey Reform Club had a
meeting last night. 1t was their reg
ular weekly meeting and with the cN-
ccption of three or four no persons
were present except the officers of the
club. The only business transacted
was the adoption of constitution,
which is similar in all respects to the
stcreotyped constitutions so generally
in vogue. Two or three speeches
were made in regard to the advisable
ity of electing some more Nice-Presi.
dents as they now have only twenty.
five or thirty. 1t was finally conclud'
ed, however that they had enough
They talked something about organic
ing a company OF troopers, but FINAL!
adjourned without doing anything
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

CsstOris f. certain IL operate. Il 40
not nanseate or grippe like Castor OIL but IL pleas
ant to take, dgfsts the food, regulates the bow
els. cures wind cole, eEpels worms. And causes
natural sleep. II Ia equally adapted to adults and
infants II coptans neither Mineral, Morphine
nor Alcohol. Children teeIhlng may haye health.
and mothers ind rest. II they use Castoria.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

SPoNGERs.-There are ten To doz-
Ell persons, on an average, who go
into our press room of an evening,
who are not subscribers TO our daily,
walk up to the table and quietly COB
BILE daily COURIER. Now. this may
seem to them very trivial matter,
but it costs us considerable money in
the course of a year. If they are too
impecnnious to buy copy Of the pa
per, and will come into the business
room and say SO, we will occasionally
donate them one. "A word to the wise
Is sufficient.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
CONFESSIONS OF
A VICTIM

Pnblished as warning and fH the benefit of
Young men and others who auffer from Nervous
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, etc giving his rules
OF Self Cure, after undergoing much suffering
and expense, and mailed flee on receiving . post
paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL
June 30 Win
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

Reviewing human depravity from
all sides, the Fond du Lac wis
Commonwealth is led to exclain: I'VE
are sternly in favor Of The prison, the
gallows and he'll"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The Cresco Plaiadealer nails to its
mast head the names of Cooper and
Cnpoy-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

On Tuesday, at Des Moincs, in
broad day light, tramp attempted
to ravish an 8 year old girl.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

q. NJ. I.add & Co. of this city have
recently negotiated loan of $4,000
upon am Iowa farm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

A democratic friend of ours sug-
gests that if all the city dads could
be corraled and compelled to try to
sleep for one night where he roosts,
and is compelled to listen to the dis
NAL dingdong of dozen or more COW
bells, all night long, they would adopt
an ordinance shutting up the cows of
nights, in short order. So they
would,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
PRESCRIPTION FREE.

TOR the speedy cure Of Seminal Weakness, Lost
{ Manhood, and all disorders brought on by in
discretion or excess. Any druggist has the ingre-
dents. Address
sep9 I-wly DAVIDSON co. Box 229G. Y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The Cenlaur Ilniments have created
revolution In remedies for rheumatism,
Strains, swellings, Pains, Barns, scalds, Stings.
&c. The White Eminent is for the huma.. fam
lily, and the yellow Linlment Ia for horses.-
They are certain. handy and cheap.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

G. Inskecp 4 Co., have sold within
Z short time so acres Of land in Keo-
knk Tp., for Rev. j. Z. Ryan, to Mat
tie Briggs. Al acres adjoining Cas-
ties addition, for Mrs. Samantha f.
Harlan to Xantippe Harkes. Three
hoases in Blake's addition, for Nor
ris Dickel, to Mrs. Eliza II. Swiggett.
One house i'm Blake's addition for
Pauline Zangs, to Morris Dickel and
one for Pauline Gangs to George
Sewer. House on Jefferson street for
+. NJ. Thompson to Mrs. Goldsmith.
House near Wapello street for w. S.
Briggs to J. f. Ryan. "a acres on
Court street for j. w. Huggins to
Joseph Hayne. 55s4 acres 3 miles
south of town for j. q. BOoz to j. NJ.
Hedrick.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

If you meet a man OH the street
with a nose which would entitlc him
to vote the democratic ticket without
challenge, at any voting place in Ken
lucky, don't be too hasty in your con-
illusions. He may be reputable cit
izen, who has only been over on
Skunk for few days picking black
berries and getting his proboscis
cooked while hunting the festive
"snipe," under a meridian sun.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16
MoRIARTy & MCLAUGHLIN,
5-S div 4w Ottumwa, Main st.


Among the recent decisions of the
Iowa Supreme Court, is that in the
case of Tyson VS.. the X. & ID. NJ. r.
X. The plaintiff had a lane leading
10 his house running across the rail
road track the lane was fenced, and
the end of the public road was closed
with gate. and also the end of the
lane at the house was closed by gate ;
there were cattle guards at the pri-
vate crossing The court held that
since the plaintiff was maintaining
the same Tor his own private convent
ence. the presumption is that he pre-
ferred il to an open crossing, and the
fact that his COW was killed because
ii straycd upon the track, was thro
his own negligence, and he cannot
| recover.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

The democracy hoisted Tilden
and Hendricks flag yesterday. Not
being acquainted with flags very
much, nor having great deal of ven-
Grafton for this glorious emblem of
freedom, they got it NJ" union down.
After having good deal of fun
poked at them by republicans, two of
the Morrissy refOrmers mounted the
building and turned her tight side up.
We suppose they will try to keep.it
SO till election, after which they can
pull her down, as the Hayes and
Wheeler flag will continue to float
triumphantly on the breeze.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-16

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Aug. G.-GEN.
Ben. HARRISON We beg you to ac-
ccpt tile nomination for Governor.
The interest of the country demands
il. MILTON S. RoRINsoN,
J. l.. EVANS,
JONI DEGREES,
j. ii BAKER.