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New-York tribune., 1876-02-05
JUDGMENT ON THE TAYLOR ESTATE

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 4.-Surrogate Rogers
in the case of Sarah Taylor OF NowYork. as the e1ecu.
OF the late william H. Taylor, has entered an ordef w
rectng that execution issue against the estate @
Goa Is, "a be,ns the balance OF Judgment OF S12o go
rs the interest possessed by her h ceased husband N ~
Tay lor brewery here. Hascall and steison oi Ne~'~
were Ter counsel.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-05
NOMINATIONS.
WAsuJSGroy, Feb. 1.-THE President sent

v AsIITNVTUN, TTV'
the following nom nations to the senate To-day
Pascal T. Kicr collector Of Customs for the District of
DuLra. y. IOy. tOllc,Or Of Customs Tor the
CherTy District, Va
Isnasier-I IaooO T. Lo1icr liackensack y. j.. r. Daw
san so,non j. John H. Ecker Lebanon. ILL., d. thlpn.
Mars owi Iowa NJ h.. Norris AGO, Texas; j. Il.
Young orocny lle, Misc
New-York tribune., 1876-02-05
FIRE IN A LAWRENCE scnooLnousE

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. A fire was dis
covered this in the Merrimlc Grammar School
Building, at North Andover originating in detective
nue. Three hundred aud fifty pupils safely con
Quoted out by the presence O mind Of the Principal
The damage u the building Is estimated at 81 300; COW
crod by insurance
New-York tribune., 1876-02-05

the amendment of the Senator from Connecticut tMr
Eaton to the District 365100 resolution was passed.
vou,d lead u debate, and therefore Withdrew IL
The resolution vas again passed on yesterday ana
thb senate adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-05
RIAI.TO PAPER MILLS BURNED.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 4.--The Rialto Paper Mills
at Port Union Butler County. Ohio destroyed by
fro this morning. The loss is said to be SIS 600 In
surapce $780, 600.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
5000 Fence Posts for Sale, leave
orders at COURIER Office or ran ON
t94-ltw. MILTON GILTNER.
TAe auAple Mil Herd.

The Maple It'll Herd Of Short Horn
Cattle will he sold 10 the highestsbid-
der at the farm George Chase near
West Liberty Iowa. In point Of in
dividaal excellence. and reliable
breeding this herd stands second to
none in the country. Every animal
will be disposed of the highest bidder
without any reserve or by-bid what
soever. This Is the third sale Of the
great series at West Liberty. COM
mcncing April 18th, with Robest Mil
ler's, Wednesday April 9Th, $. w.
Jacobs, this sale on the 9th, and on
Friday tho It'll G. S. Barclay, in all
nearly 400 head Of as fine Short-horn
cattle both III point OF breeding and
individual merit as has ever been Of
fersd at public safe at one time OF
place on this continent. Particular
attention q called to the opening sale
Of the series, that of Robert Miller
and all are requested 10 be IN time
for It; and every person will be pro
vided for free Of charge from thai
time till the close of the last sale
and all stock shipped. Excursion
rates have boon kindly rendered to al
who attend the sales over the b. c
Il NJ. Ry. Catalogues ready b.
March LIST and sent TO all who apply
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
NOTICR.


In order to close out our stock Of
groceries we will sell them at retail
for wholesale prices. Call and get
your groceries cheap while they last.
A Sugars MS for 81 90.
C Sugar ~ lbs for 81 90.
Very best Rio Coffee lbs for 81 90.
Very best Carolina Rice IL fbs for
81 90.
Very best Turkish Prunes IL lbs for
81 90.
Gates best Matches 800 i'm each box
5 boxes for Is cts.
Kinks White Russian Soap l6 bars
for 81 GO.
Kinks Standard Soap 20 bars fol
81 90.
Kinks Sterling Soap "a bars for 81 0(
Kensett's 3 b peaches, s cans for II
Kensett's 2 h peaches, cans for 81
Plug Tobaccos from 5O@7Oc per n
Everything in proportion.
Lamp Chimneys only 8 cts each.
As we are going to change ON
business, we will offer goods at these
prices until sold out.
MoRIARTY Il MCLAUGHLIN.
j27-6td 3tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

rroca ~ Daily Of 1ebrvIary On
beysual Ct loads a bNlk meat No. ship
pslso Atlanta, Ga, from THE city till
molnlng.
II sssidsnce Of Hrs. Shea, caught fin
thh afternoon from : fiae burning ont
Damage oaly triaing.
A coal oil lamp exploded At the Essi.
dsucsof NJ. Whalsn in The lower part d
this city Last night A child absnt sis
years old MS severely cut In Ne facs By
Fragments Of The lamp. Dr.. LA'hsop,
was called and dressed IL wounds. Nc
oas else was hurt By the explosion.
Qaits serious sow occurred lat night
10 Auwsrdaa saloon o "a ssssst. between
two chaps Who wsss playiag 1t billiasds--
ous u thsm NJ very badly hurt, BY be-
log struck ovsr ths head with the bsts
ssd q ) enc. The ssriAias psrsy ~
learn has IN The oily, stnng With ssMorsb
under ths impression that b had dealt Els
friend fatal blow. It will probably nm.
dergc Judicial investieasion and " refrain
from attempting 70 publish ) particular
statsmsnt Of the circumstances. This b
only another Of the Thousands Of 90.
currences happening daily In this country,
when the heed crszsd By alcohol leads to
rash and DISASTROUS eosssqusaces.
Every father and mother in the land
speaking from N honest heart, would
give = The chiefest and most important
advice % his o. hsr soo .1nsvsr 90 to The
places where Che temptsr n likely to steal
away youe bgniaS. 81
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
CITY RI.ECTION.
RepuhllcnA Cemyemti~u.

y - 3 y y. "a b .Fs ls i 81 Z "a
The Electors of the First Ward will
meet at DIR. Lewis Office ON Green
street, on the evening of the 12thinst.
at ~ o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating one candidate for trustee.
Second Ward, at the, City Hall, al
the same time and for the same pur-
pose.
Third Ward, at Squire Loispeich's
Office at the same time and for the
same purpose.
Fourth Ward, at nirfec 4 Pol
lTrd's Office, at the same time and fol
the same purpose.
The electors of the city Of Ottnm
wa will meet ut the City Hall on thu
evening of the Nth install ~ O'CLOCK
r. NJ :, for the purpose of nominating
city officers for, the ensuing year
Please turn ont and choose you
candidates.
BY order of the Central Commit
tee FRANK WARDEN,
Chairman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
NHERlER,S SALE.

by virtue Of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Wapello County
Iowa, on a Judgment obtained before l. Riordan
Justice of the Peace. transcript OF which was
aled in the Clerks oflice Of said Court, on thu
9Th day OF january, 1876. in favor Of A,
Sumner, as Plaintiff, and against Il. +. Har-
TWenty-five Dollars and Fifteen Cents
and costa taxed at ~ 20 and accrling costs
have leviei upon the following Real Estate taker
as property of said defendant, TO satisfy said ex-
ecnfion, td-wit:
Lots twenty (lD) and twenty three l2:) Of Gas.
ties addition TO Or umwa Iowa. subject To preyi-
Gus levy in case of A. SIMMER VS.. T. f. Harring-
ton.
And will offer the same for sale to the. highes
bidder for cash In hand. on the 18th day OF Febrt
wa at the hour of 3.o'clecl, p. N. nf said day
when and where due attendance will be given b,
the undersigned
Dated ut Otiumws. iowa. Jan. 1876.
tfg r II. srlLMAN, sheriff of sal County.
fsbc-w2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
Wapello Co. City, and ID. =
Sears = Son's Orders taken d
@. q. Warden = sons 1t PAR.
i0A.d1w.w9f-

It is an indisputable fact that James
Taylor, No. 80, Union Block, SO well
known al over this country, has now
on hand one of the largest and most
complete stocks Of saddles, hsrness,
saddlery hardware, &C., In the State.
Taylor employs only first class work
men, buys nothing but first class
stock, consequently goods Of his man
ufacture are always faultless. Dull
times doesn't seem to effect Mr.. Tay-
lor in any way, consequently business
goes on, in his establishment at full
speed. The CouRrER can cheerfuliy
recommend Mr.. Taylor to its readers,
and would advise them to give him q
call when in the city. fl-4tw.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09


The United Brethren for several
weeks past have been holding meet
ings in the residence formerly occu-
pied by John Coyan, on Second
street, which they have rented and
propose to use as church exclusive.
~ during the coming Summer. Be-
tween twenty and thirty hsve already
united with this church and the revi-
val is still progressing with unabated
interest. They have suiIsred incon-
venience on account Of room, but to.
day, with the permission Of the own
or, Jas. Hawlcy, have removed thu
partitions, and henceforth expect tc
able to accommodate an ordinary
audiencc with seats.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

W. s. LkAs. Red Front, opposite
lava National Rank, keeps q full sap
ply Of Confectionariee. Nnts, and
Fruits. THE finest Cigar in the city,
tie best assortment OF Fine Cut,
Smoking, and Plug Tobaccos. Pipes,
smokers articles, notions. Nc. Also
all the leading Daily and Weekly
newspapers, Periodicals. nvlO w3m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
LEGAL.
s1lEHGE,N SALE

BY virtue Of an execution 10 me directed from
the Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF Wapell0 county
Iowa, on q Judgment obtained before +. Riordan
Justice Of the Peace transcript Of which was fle'
in the Clerk Office OF said Court, on the sth ia,
January 1870, in favor OF AZ SIMMER a. plaintiff
and agsinst r, L. Harrington, as defendant, TO
the sum OF Ninety zone dollars and seventy cent
and costs taxed at 81 % and accruing costs
have levied upon the following Real Estate takei
as property of said defendant, to satisfy said ey
ecntion, t0-wit:
Lots twenty COY and twenty three CD OF Gas
! ties addition to Ott,imwa, Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale to the highes
bidder for cash in hand, on the 18th day OF Febru
ary, 1875, In front of the Court House, in Ottum
wa, Iowa, at the hour OF O'Clock, r. NJ, of sale
day, when and where due attendance will he giyef
by the undersigned s
Dated at Ottnmwa, Iowa, IAN. s. 1876
r. r. SPlIMAN, Sheriff of said County.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

To Robert Cummins and w s. Cummins:
You are each hereby notified that the petitio'l
of the plaiutin j. H. Merritt Co., IL now on ile
in the erk's once Of the Circuit Court Of Wap.
clio Cnunty, Iowa, claiming Of you and J. Z.
Harris the sum OF nine hundred and fifteen ana
;O-lla dollars on account, with interest, and
aekibs an attachment against your properly.
And iass you appear and defend, on or before
noon d the second day OF the next term OF said
court / . he begun and held in Ottnmwa, In said
County 4" the 9Th day OF March. 1870, your de.
fault MI lie taken and judgment rendered
WIN. MCN9TT,
ATTORNEY for plaintiff.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
oRIeINaa NorIcE.

TO Dante Moss, Edward Moss and Lneila Moss
defendant.
You are Hereby notified that there is now on
Gle The petition OF James NJ. Mitchell, rs guardian
Of Maria Moss, an insane person, in the Clerk
oilice of ILL.,. Circuit Court Of Wapello county
IOWA. askii the said Court to authorize and en-
power him Is such guardian TO sell the west hall
of the northeast quarter of section Thirty-one gu
Township72, north of Range "a west, containing
comfy, and state of Iowa, and to approve hi;
deed therefor, said sale being made for The pur.
pose Of supporting and maintaining said insane
person.
And that unless You appear and make defense
thereto on OF before noon Of the second day Of
the next term Of said Court, to be begun and held
at the Court House in Ottumwa in SAIL COUNTY,
on the fth slay OF March, 1876. aefaultwill he en-
tered and the prayer of the petitioner granted
-" UHAMRERs & McELROf,
ian oG.ttw Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

To William Avery, Defendant;
You are hereby notified that on or before the l5tl
,l.y If februsry, 1876. the petition OF yirginii
Ayery, plaintiff will be filed in the Clerk 3 ofie'
OF the Circuit Court of wapello county, Iowa
claiming of you divorce. for desertion for NOR
than two years, and other causes. and asking care
custody and control of Nefie Avery.
And that unless you appear and make aefena'
thereto, on or before noon Of the second day 9
the next term of said Court, to be begun and he'll
nj the Court House in Ottumwa, in said county
on the eth day Of March. 1876, default will be en-
tered and decree RENDERED thereon a.AInsi You
ian Mth-w4t. Plaintiffs attorney.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

ApPoiHTED.-Thc President has ap.
pointed and the Senate has confirmed
Henry G. Leighton, Senior editor Of
the Oskaloosa Herald, p. NJ, of TINT
fine growing city.
Mr.. Leighton is the present chair.
man of the Republican State Central
Committee, and stands in the front
rank of Iowa journalists. We con
graduate him on his appointment
and the:peopleSof Oskaloosa also who
will undoubtedly have in Postmaster
Leighton an honest, courteous, and
pains-taking public servant.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
PRoor or WILL.

STATE OF IOwA,l -
WArsLLo COuNTy,y
To the hsirs-at-law Of Lydia lIarkins, decreased
and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that on the. l3th day o
January 1916. there was opened and public!
read by the Clerk Of the Circuit Court of W spell
county, Iowa, an instrument OF writing purport
kips, late OF said county, deceased; and You M
further notifiesl that Tuesday, the It'll day 0
March 1876, has been set for the final hearing an
proof Of said will, at which time all persons IN
tefesfed may appear and show cause why tn
same sheuld not be admitted TO probate.
January l4th. 1876. j.. NJ. oOpLEf,
ian. a;.Sw. asa Clerk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
ossr8lOT COUDr.

Judge Knapp this morning SEN
fenced Jos. Spillman, found guilty OF
larceny, to sixty days in the county
Jail.
Harry LARAMIE, found guilty of lar
ceny, sentenced to sixty days in jail,
John Mack, found guilty of rob.
berry, sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary.
II. Sherman Williams, found guilty
Of larceny, received o sentence Of
thirty days in jail.
Richard Parker, found guilty by
the Jury, was sent back to jail under
a thirty days sentence.
The case of Henry, charged with
robbery, was taken up and is now OF
trial.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
Stranre hat True.

fanrcunsh 10 killing yoa. 10 your life
wostA IS cGlss2 Dr.. Hsth Alnolds Cough
KILL y The great esMilcAtof 81 all Lung
dissAaes, A superior remedy to oil Other
meitcinss vt discovered In ssvers cases.
rrice IS cents, aU cents, and u. Gall on
your druggist, J. +. Tsylor h III, Ottnm.
"a, get : sample hottie Of Arnold's Congh
Killer ier 26 cents, nss two-thiriA II nc
tslisf Il given, money refunded. Two tloses
betoss going to hsd will relieve the mos'
ssvsss casa. A trisl proves itsslt to exec
any Cough remedy In she ~orld. Ramem.
Der u 10 warranted. u u . surs, quick
and perieclly ssis Tsm~iy tM Congls, 0olds
Sors Throat, wh0oping Cough, Coup and
I'll. disease Of the threat and laasA.
| nol6 dkwsm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
yo,in9 MvN AND OJ.O mEr.

Not one of you arc in the path of
rectitude, and consequently, OF hap
piness, unless You are with perfect
openheartedness willing to go home
al night and lay before your mothers,
your sisters or Your wives the deeds
of the day and evening. Late hours
at night for young men especially,
and for old men too, unless the de-
teniion be necessary or in laudabie
undertaking. inevitably lead TO mis-.
cry and disgrace. II never was the
case. and never will be, that a young
man who is in the habit Of keeping
late hours about the town will be
trusted by prudent and successful
men. On the other hand, successful
men are never found among those
who keep such late hours. Again,
every community that permit places
to be open for the Willing away oflate
hours by both old aud young, such a;
this community now has, and which
are COMMON in every city Of the land
will be shocked by ontrages ap'
palling to the commonest instincts Of
humanity. Tint young man or old
man who keeps late hours not neces
sary to his calling, and who does s.
frequently and Professionally, Is NTH,
4 * = /
sure way to ruin. The Young man
the middle aged man, or the clderl.
one, who does not find in his famii!
circle his happiest hours, who does no
there spend his hours of rest il
the main, is not, and never will b.
a good man, a happy man, orr q sue
cessful one while he so CONTINUES.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

The readers Of the COURIER will
not forget the sale Of short horn cat
tie at West Liberty, lows, ON Wednes-
day, April 9Th. On that date about
125 head Of cattle will be sold, perhaps
as fine as were ever offered in the
State of Iowa. To the general farmer
and breeder wanting good reliable
families or fine individual animals al
reasonable prices, the same opport'i-
nifty to secure such Is not often present
ed. All the families offered are well
represented and Of well known merit
All parties are cordially invited q
call and look over the herd ut any
time previous to tho sale and will be
met and conveyed free Of charge u
all tho herds in tho vicinity. All Wis.
itors during the sale will be provided
for during the sale and until the eat
tie sold are all shipped free Of charge
For catalogues or any other particu
lars, address SILAs w. JACOBS, Wes
Liberty, Iowa. ss
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

From both City and Country
shonld not fail Ia visit Mrs. Platt Y
Hoyland's millinery Store in Cur-lew
Block, in L. III. Wilson's old stand,
and sec their nice new Goods and
price them before they buy -else-
whore. Especial pains will be taken
to please customers as In style, quail
ty and price. cat amli-rl&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

A. z. Swift, N. o. swift and ". H. Whitia
5 You are hereby notified that the petition OF the
plaintiff, VIM. McNett, IL now on die 10 the Of
nee Of the Clerk OF the Circuit Court. OF Wnpells
County Iowa. claiming Of YOU the sum OF on,
hundred and fifteen dollars on prOmissory nate
and aaking m attachment az ainst yonr property
And unless you appear and defend on or befof,
noon OF the second day OF the next term Of saif
court, to be hegun aud held in Ottumwa, in sait
County, on the 6th day OF March. 1915, your dc
fauly will he AIKEN and Judgment rendered
VIM McNETT,
Dra 60
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

CouNclL RooM, Feb. 18th, 1876.

COUNCIL Room, Feb. It'll, 1916.
Council met in regular session.
Aldermen all present except Haw.
Icy.
A petition was presented asking FOL
the construction Of sidewalk on
Albany street.
On motion Of Baliingall the petit
ton was read and referred to the
Street Committee.
A petition from the Ottumwa
Grays asked for the use of the Hook
and Ladder Companies room in the
City Hall building for an armory.
agreeing to man and help operate the
Hook and Ladder Company provided
the city would grant the use Of the
City Hall free OF charge for drill
room. Referred to Fire Committee.
The committee to whom was refer
red the sidewalk matter on the extern
sion Of Marion street reported. in ia
vor of the work except through the
alley. Report received aud concur
red in.
Clancy, from the Committee on
Claims, reported favorably on a LOT
of small claims which were read and
ordered paid.
The Street Committee reported IA
|vorably on the petition of John En-
bacher and the Dcs Moincs Valley
Iron Works in regard to q crossing on
Main and Wapcllo streets.
A motion was made, and lost, post
poning the matter. @
The matter was discussed for about
half an hour and then finally receiy-
ed.
An ordinance restraining horses
and cattle from running at large was
read and laid over under the rules. g.
Street Commissioners pay roll to
the amount of $4O.5O was read and
allowed also Street COMMISSIONER
salary to the amount OF $3.50 was or
~ I
dered paid
Gas bill for street lamps to the
amount of 300 was allowed and or
dered paid. aas
The salaries of the city officers for
January, were ordered paid.
The Alderman were instructed at
the next regular meet to provide pla-
ces for holding an election in March
and also providc.oHiccs.
Council then adjourned.
W. c. Moss Jr., is now III the East
ern markets buying large stock Of
new goods which win soon COM
nence to arrive. Persons will reniem-
Der the fact, and give the Moss estab-
I1ishmont a visit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09
1eRoPosALs FOR FORAGE.
HEADQUARTERS DEPT or THE PLATTE,
OFFrCE CHIEF QUARrrRNAsfDR.


OFFrcE CHIEF QUARrERxAsfDK.
az s-4, OMAHA, NKB.. February, 4th, 1876.
g EALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate. will bt
y received at this once until IL O'Clock A. NJ,
Tuesday. March It'll, lfss 'at which place and time
they will bs opened in the presence Of bidders. FOL
the delivery at Omaha Depot Nebraska, in guam
titles % required during the remainder Of the sca
year ending June 80, 1873. of one million six hun
dred thousand q 900. 0O0) pounds Of Corn, and
nine hundred thousand (900, 00O) pounds Of Oats
I Proposals for less quantity viii be received.
Proposals are invited, both for the delivery OF
the Corn and Oats in new gunny or burlap sacks.
to he provided by contractor, and for delivery In
sacks to be furnished by the Department TO the
contractor at Omaha Depot gA :. AZ 81
Each bid to be considered should be guaranteed
BY two responsible parties. not bidders, that they
Will become bond snlen on award OF contract.
The proposals should be made separately for
Preference viii be given to articles Of domestic
production. N y fsgsg 5s = \ III - 4ts.5..65s
Bids should be endorsed on envelope. ''Fsids for
Forage 54s asE n sgSt stsH 81 ~
The contracts will be let with the provso that
the quantities contracted for may be increased OF
reduced one-third by the Chief Quartermaster 0f
the Department at any time pending full delivery.
The right 70 reject any or all bids is reserved.
Blank bids furnished and fall conditions made
known on application to this odice.
f9w4t M, f.LCDTyGTON, Chief Quarternaster
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-02-09

Norey, Hawkins Y Co, on Main
street, are now open for business
They keep . full line OF Candies, Con-
dictionaries, Cigars, Fancy Groceries,
Tobacco, Sc, which Will be sold 10 the
trade Of prices that cannot fail 10 be
satisfactory. Give them call and ex-
anime prices. All orders promptly
attended 10. oct sO-dlm Wit