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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
The. Statistics for the Hot Month
10 It the Weather.-July MatinG0.

From the books of the County
Clerk we learn that the number OF
marriage licenses issued during the
month of July was unusually small.
How it is, or why it is, we cannot
tell, but it seems that it is to be
charged to the hot weather. How
ever, the number issued for the year
to this date is larger than il was last
year by considerable.
The following is the list:
George w. Hessong and Ann Gra-
ham.
Charles Blackman and Nettie Hou.
yer.
w. M. Campbell and Matte Gef
ferry.
John T. Hendren and Mary A
Briggs.
Edward T. Mowcry and Anvilla C
Scott.
John McMnllen and Susan Ander.
son.
| &C Warren and Emma Vantrees
Elisha James Pownell and Malinds
Hall.
Peter Banks and Johanna Augusts
Gunnison.
William e. Smith and Sarah M
Carter.
John Columbus Foglesong anf
Roseanna Grow.
Edward Thomas Eakins and Saral
Alice Vest.
Number Of licenses issued in July
twelve; whole number from lamar!
LIST, 1876, l34.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
The state NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Since the resignation of Superin-
tcndent Abernethy the question
naturally arises, who will be his sue
cessor? It is understood that the
State Central Committee will soon
meet and put in nomination a gentle
man for this Office. 1t is important
that the very best man be nominated,
both because the Office itself is one of
the greatest importance to the true
welfare of the State, and also because
no second rate man can follow an adj
ministration so able and unexception-
able as Mr.. Abernethy's has been.
We have seen. the names of several
gentlemen suggested for the place,
among them that of Prof. J. A. Nash,
of Des Moines. Mr.. Nash is IN old
citizen of Iowa, and possesses every
qualification of brain, and heart, and
experience, necessary to qualify him
eminently for this position. He is a
man Of thorough scholarship, and q
most genial gentleman. He lisa prac.
teal educator. He was for severa
terms Superintendent of the Poll
county schools. For three years, end.
ing with the Spring of 1875, he wal
acting President Of the Des Moinei
University, and the last year pro-
fessor in the same institution. He hat
had large experience in conducting
institutes, and for some months pas1
has been engaged in tho State Super
intendent's Office 40 Assistant. Ir
every position he has shown himself
entirely competent for his work. Il
is believed that no better nomination
could he made for this important po
sitiOn. s.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
p1uekvpov.

The Keokuk Consultation has this
to say of Willie Dunlap, the son of
John G. Dunlap, formerly well-knoMn
rs one of the most prominent mer-
chants in Eddyville. That paper
says:
| Willie Dunlap, q boy Just verging
on his 18th year, is the son of An ex-
tensive ranchman who resides In
South Park, Colorado: Willie had
read 80 much about the Great Cen
tennial Exposition at Philadelphia,
that he resolved to 60, and knowing
that his parents would oppose his
scheme, he left one night in May, and
without cent Of money in his pocket
and no clothes, except what he had on
his back, started on his journey.
He footed 1t most Of the way to
Denver-a distance of eighty miles
and on arriving in that city made
himself box such as boot blacks
carry, and begging box Of backing
and brush, he commenced business,
as q boot black. He "shined 'em up"
in Denver until he got . small amount
of money ahead, and then he board
ed the train one morning for Kansas
City. On the way he was put on BY
the conductors, at the different sta
tons. where he would black boots
until he made little more money,
and then he would board the train
again and make another station.
Where there was . long jump be-
tween prominent stations to be made,
Willie would pay his fare and then
stay until he had accumulated enough
funds to start out again.
He finally reached St. Joseph, and
in the manner stated above, worked
along to st. Louis, Cincinnati, Pitts
burg and Philadelphia, having to
fight his way among the boot blacks
in these cities, who resented any inno-
walton on their business by stranger.
Willie was pluck to the backbone,
however, and his fists soon made the
other boys respect him, and he car
ried on his business successfully.
He finally reached Philadelphia,
and staid two weeks, blacking boots
and visiting the Exhibition, and when
he had seen all ne wanted to,he start
ed back and landed in Keokuk from
Peoria last Saturday. His funds were
exhausted when he reached Peoria,
and he hid himself inside of thresh-
ing machine on freight train, and
in this manner rode from that
city here.
Saturday morning as Mr.. w. II
Dunlap Of the wholesale boot and
shoe house of Dunlap & Upham was
entering the store, he observed q boot
black sitting on box in front Of the
store independently kicking his heels
against the case. A scar over the
boys eye attracted Mr.. Dunlap's at
tention and led to his recognizing
the boy az his nephew.
The youngster was taken In charge
by his uncle, furnished with new
clothes and taken to Mr.. Dunlap's
home, from where he will be for
warded to his parents, who are near
ly distracted about his disappearance
and know nothing of his whereabouts
Willie says he didn't want to write to
them for fear they would intercept
him on his journey and gave the same
reason for not coming by Keokuk on
his trip east-he was afraid his uncle
would send him back. He has seen
lots, learned lots, and has made
himself famous by his trip. He will
return home, and we expect to hear
before many years of that boy being
rising man in Colorado.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

JUDGE HARRINGTON, q prominent
Indiana Democrat, has repudiated
Tildcn and come out for Peter Coop
er. At the state convention of the
Cooper party at Indianapolis, the 9TH
er day, Judge Harrington denounced
Tilden as a railroad pirate, and
sneered at Hendricks as q trimmer,
and wound up by declaring, ~ believe
we shall carry the state in October,
and within twenty days the southern
states will wheel into line, and Peter
Cooper will be elected" Another
speaker, also democrat, protested
that the greenbackers would never
back down, but stand by their owr
nominees. ut is supposed he said
''that the democratic party will b.
able to break into this party and de
stroy II. The rank and file, the speak
ers, the leaders of the party will stand
by their banners"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
wha, Can 10 Cured

Need not bs endured. although what can't
must be. Among the bodily lie susospt.
bic Of complete removal BY that osaign
tonic and a!tsrative, Hostettsr's Stomach
Bitters. are gsaeral debility. mslatal Ssvse',
constipation. dyspspsIa, liver disorder nd
nervousness. Its remedial capabilities ass.
however, by NO means limited 70 thsss NAL
aides. It's properties . blood dsp.Esnt
render Il extremely ssfvioeabls In sxpeitnG
tho acrid impurities which produce thnsl
painful disorders, rheumatism and govt
and it, insigoratine and mildly stimalatial
effect upon the Kidneys and bladder con
stitute Il . useful medicine for impsllinl
those organs to complete psrfosnanos Q
heir functions when they srs weak an'
,iuactive. In feet, shsrs b searcsly IN!
dissase Of which wsakusss b IN aeoo9pAn
msnt, 10 which THE admirable nedtst0
anpot b ussd With advaatass.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Observation-Disclosures per cent. of
the butter brought to this maaket, at
this season of the year is so imper-
fectly worked, and contains so much
buttermilk, that it frequently sours
and becomes almost unsaleable and
unfit to eat il It stands any consider
able length Of time. BY working it
thoroughly and washing it in good
cool water so as 10 abstract all the but
termilk, it will bring in market from
2@5 cents per pound more than it will
If poorly washed and worked. Why
will not butter-makers learn this very
important fact and profit thereby I
Good butter should be as solid as pos
.sible, and when moderately warm
and soft. should have tenacious
or tough appearance. When it has a
crumbly appearance, you may be sure
it is full of sour buttermilk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

We have received q copy Of the
Lake Minnetonka Tourist, . journal
devoted to the dissemination of in
formation In regard to the many
beautiful summer resorts In Henne-
pin county, Minnesota. Lake Mime
tonka is said to be one Of the most
beautiful bodies of water in the conn
try, the scenery on its shores being
grand, almost beyond conception.
This beautiful lake is attracting con.
siderable attention. and every train
takes a number OF visitors. Hotel &C.
commodations are said to be excel
lent, with reasonable prices, some.
thing unusual at places Of this charac-
ter. All the necessaries for pleas.
ant time are furnished in abundance
and at very reasonable prices, includ
ing drives through beautiful groves
sail boats or steamers, hunting or fish
ing, or any other sort of amusement
Fare for the round trip via the Cen
trail railroad, from Ottumwa to Min
neapolis, Mimi, and return, ST 25
and IS cents out to the lake. Ticket
good for 30 days.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
ORIGINAL NOTICE.


D. D. CALHOUN In sss D.sssi' s Court q IT,.
Jogx O. 0TaAwN.l August Term, 1879.
y Josa SsEawn, Delsodant:-Yo1 axs hereby
Hoei1ed tAas H. petition Of d. d. Calhoun d now
o 0Ie q tAe o6ce Of The Clerk Of the District
CoaIt Of ~ 4lsss Of Iowa. IN ard for warsile
coenty, cletmiaG Of you u sun Of two hundred
anA Ally dOllalS % Q certain pronissory note
na.is 81 yce . + &. Piekel. JAY Is. 4. =. MA
and By ssA = II. PICKED endogoed 70 d. D. CAL
hoss. pAiatl1 In this case And you are further
nosi6ed tAAs writ Of attachment 10 prayed for in
Soad O. ead hat ~ goode. chattsfs. rights and
interest eelo.sias 2 you win = .s:sched wherev.
g se.s q Io.a. 2 b held q Ne cour'
az lows. and 70 commence o. ths sth day
Of August, A D. leIe, 10 ne day appointed e
saka e anaWsr Of ~ 9aInishee. and that uniesl
yoa aDVsaf tAsEsto and delsad on or before IN
ssccad day Of saad esr9 and make defense de-
6nalS VII s. enosEsd Againss you, and judgment
Naassed thereon for Satd amount prayed Tor u
plainttA paeitiOn ard that your g00ds, chAttels
HsSts and cssdits vim s. dsait With accordiag &
law, suAcisas 70 satisfy said note intersst snt
coofo Of this suie. T. j. BOLTZ.
July 70, l070 ~ Atty Tor PlsintiG
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

At Kirkville, in this county, the
people seem to get along very peace.
ably together in political sense al
all events. The Republicans and
Democrats have united and erected a
liberty pole sixty-five feet high which
is to be used by both political parties
during the canvas. Flom the top Of
the pole floats a union strcamer and
each party has flag which bears the
names of their favorite candidates
and which has the right to the pole
on certain occasions. Whether this
happy state of circumstances will las
through the canvas remains to b.
seen.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Bluford Wilson, the smallest man
Intellectually and otherwise who ever
held the Office of Solicitor of the
Treasury, has recovered sufficiently
from the grand bounce which the
President recently gave him, to put
in an appearance before Proctor
Knots Smelling Committee. He il
now trying to explain why he and his
master, Bristow, allowed nine-tenths
Of the whisky thieves to escape, OF
condition that they would supper
Bristow and swear off their Offences
on Grant and his friends.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The Centreville Citizen says: On
Thursday Of last week the little ten
months old son of Joseph Hunnell OF
Moravia was drowned in q vat Of wa
ter about six inches deep, which had
been placed in the ground to contain
water for ducks. Mrs. Hunnell had
gone to Capt. Cummins', her father
for a few moments and on her return
the child was found in the water dead
lying on its back, the water being
barely deep enough to cover its face.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Saratoga correspondents note new
style of walking adopted by the
young ladies there. 1t is called the
"chickcn STEP" and is only used while
passing along the corridors or 'thro
the parlors of the hotels. 1t consists
Of very many rapid evolutions OIL
steps per minute, very similar to Q
duplex shuttle, the body elevated OF
the toes and inclined at an angle Of
forty five.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
rHE MovLroN "RecoRp.

Capt. N. w. Edwards, who, two
years ago, started the Moulton Record,
has sold out to j. M. Elliott. Capt.
Edwards has printed and edited an
uncommonly good paper, consider
ing all the circumstances. He pro-
poses to enter more lucrative employ
ment, and the COURIER hopes he may
be fully gratified.
We judge that the change has ccr-
tain political significance, rs the new
editor bolts Sam pson and becomes the
special eulogist Of Col. Fl. II. Trim
BILE. He pitches into Sampson be-
cause, as he alleges, Sampson is in
favor Of demonotizing silver, altho'
on the first occasion when that ques-
ton came fairly before the House,
to-wit: the other day on Kclley's
motion, Sampson voted to provide
for the issue of the standard silver
dollar, and make 1t good to pay all
public and private debts. He more
over charges that Sampson was NOM
mated by the postmasters, ETC., altho'
we cannot call to mind a Federal
officer who was in the Oskaloosa
Convention, even if that were helm
Gus offense.
Col. E. S. Sampson is one of tho
fairest minded men in the State, with
out any violent prejudice on the fl
nance question. We know personally
that he entertains views directly OPP
posite to those attributed to him by
the Record, besides his public vote to
issue silver and make it legal
tender, fully disproves the charge.
The Record must have its assaults
against Sampson better fortified by
the facts if it expects to lessen his
support.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

We are in receipt of the Premi-
UNI List of the Des Moines County
Agricultural Society, whose fair is to
held Sept. 10Th to 22nd inclusive. 1t
was printed at the Ha,rkeye Office and
Of course, geographically is as neat
as it can be. Among the attractions
at this fair will be a grand $500
trOt free TO all.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The Chicago Times, Tilden organ,
has the following in glaring head
lines introducing its account of the
result of the Democratic State con-
vention at Springfield, Illinois.
"LUSTFUL LUNACY.
The Craze that prompted the Union
Of the Democracy scith the Scarlet
Woman, Rogs.-An Adulterous De-
bduch tchich resulted in nothing but
a "b,sted' party and Leu ISte,card.
The Hayse ed Strumpet Beguiles
the Willing Bourbons from decency
and then "SAakes" them.-A III
lannon's Political Bargain and Sale
Which does not safety eren the par
ties to it.-Loud Lamentations al
the Capital By the "Independenf'
and Democratic Leaders scho event
IL Blind and Lost.-7he Embar.
rossment that the st. Louis Plat.
form Is liable to 73yore to the Ticket
-Uairersdl and areN expressed Dis
gust of the people at the result Q,
the Conpention.-Chicago Demo
Gratis, Righteously Indignant
lSacear that 1t breaks the party IN
Too.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The residence of DIR. Hubbard, on
4th street, was burglarized Saturday
night last. The robbers secured
about $40 worth of jewelry belong
ing to Mrs. Hubbard, went through
the pantry and dining room, and
wound up the programme by carry
ing off the Doctors boots. If some
Of these thieves could only be caught
and strung to lamp post, it would
not he amiss.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

A. M. Wright, Waterman on the
&. B. 81 @. bridge over the Des Moines
river had shot gun stolen from the
watch house near the bridge last
Monday. John Gray found the gun
in possession Of colored man living
near the Fair Ground, by the name
of VIM. Bradley. Bradley was ar
rested yesterday by Marshal Davis,
and after preliminary examination,
was bound over to court in the sum
of 500 in default of which he was re-
manded to prison.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The city council of Batavia, Ills,
recently passed an ordinance prohib-
iting under severe penalties, the use
of profane language, and the alder
man who drew up the ordinance has
had to mortgage his house and lot
since its passage, to pay his fines I'M
der IL
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says
the delay about Tilden's letter ia
probably caused by the fact that it is
to be what is called "joint produc-
ton" Tilden to write from the be-
ginning downward, and Hendricks to
write from the end upward. The two
parts are all right, but the trouble il
to find some kind Of mucilagc that
VIM make the darned thing stick u
!! the joint.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

SAYS the Boston Advertiser, more
colored men have been massacred in
the South since the close of the rebel.
lion than there has been whites killed
by the Indians in the same time. AL
Of which, the statistics will fully sub
stantiate and have some to spare. And
the fact is, that the murders have been
as causeless in the one case as in thu
other, and the manner of killing
about as atrocious and fiendish on tn,
part Of Southern Democrats as on thu
part of the Indians.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Miss Clara Rumsey, of Des Moines,
firing of life, yesterday concluded to
brave the uncertainty of the hereafter,
and committed suicide by shooting
herself through the breast with re-
volver. The following note was found
on her person:
81 feel that life cannot be endured
any longer; SO far it has been fail
ure. The future looks darker yet, and
now with a cool head and steady
nerve, am going to meet my fate,
whatever it may be. God pity me and
forgive me-
The coroner's jury rendered yer.
dict in accordance with these facts.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
ron nEaT On SALE.

l will rent or sell large frame
building on Samantha and CONNER
cial streets in the rear of Union Block
1t contains fourteen rooms, and is
well calculated for fiirst-class board
ing house. The lot is 46 feet front
on two streets with an alley on its
side, and is the most desirable locali-
ty In the city for an Elevator or Grain
and Produce house. Enquire of the
undersigned over p. O.
dAWtf J. M. HEDRICK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
PIANO AMp FvRwIrvRr RON sALE

PIANO AND FURNITURE ron SALE
A 7-octave "Dunham" Piano for
sale. one of the best in the city. Also
q Get Of Parlor Furniture g pieces) as
good as new, will be sold at bar
gain: Parties contemplating buying,
will do we'll to call, as they must be
sold within 30 days. WiN sell on
time. Cali ON Mack Davis or A. e..
Higgins. 31-d3t-w1t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Mr.. Baldwin has returned, and Ia
with Mr.. Goldsberry-two Of the
best artists in the State-will make
superior Photos at the lowest living
rates for the next SIXTY days. They
have the only centennial border, and
make no extra charge for It, Don't
fail to call and see. Court street, OF.
tumwa, Iowa. D-dWt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

One hundred thousand copies OF
Gen. Tnttlc's speech have been issued
from the office of the Des Moines
Register and the cry ia for still more,
General futile, like Byron, awoke
.one fine morning and found himself
famous. His speech is likely to be
the most generally circulated and ap.
provingly read speech Of the Centen'
nial year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

The New York Times is authority
for the statement that Sam. Tilden
hasn't gone to bed sober in forty
years. He won't lose any Democratic
votes, however. on that account.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Gen. Hedrick has added to our
genealogical show q bough Of Tram
scendent Crabs, about foot long,
containing 70 very large and fine ap-
pies; also twig of Red June apples
with cluster of four very fine ap.
pies.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02
A true version Of the song dedi.

A true version of the song dedi
Gated to the Tilden and Hendrick
Club published in the Democrat.
This Is our own country's cause
Though lost II sure will be
ehould TILDHn execute our laws.
Az Is shown by his theory.
But rise mp each Indignant soul
And Join the good nAyEs band.
Well whip old Sam and his Wall street cliqu
From out this noble land
tell you he's . sLIrrRRY Sam,
Notwithstanding what his clique may say;
But he'll never slip into the White House
On Inauguration day.
You talk about your SOLID Sam
You'd better say soApy too,
For s0APy Ii the vote he'll get
In this SOLID country through
And when the votes are counted, boys,
Aid Hayes the chair has won.
He'll hold II with the dignity
OF noble Warrington.
He'll ust Confederate traitors. hnrrah!
And keep reformers in.
The world aloud will praise the name
Of Hayes the honest man.
DOMINO.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion, removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes
the skin soft, white and delicate. IT.
application cannot be detected.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Mark Tapley, of the Detroit Free
Press, bursts out cheerfully with the
fact that there are "only five months
more before real cold weather with
snow all over the.front steps,"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Twill sell teas for the next 80 days
in small quantities at wholesale
prices, as wish to close out my en-.
tire stock by the first of September
All wishing to purchase goods in my
line, will do well to call early.
Z 2S-d2tw2t II. NJ. COckERII.L.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

We are informed by policeman
George Gains, that an unknown man
was cut all to pieces at Oskaloosa,
near the Chicago & Rock Island Rail-
road Depot, Saturday night. There
is no clue to the person who did the
deed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

A "Subscriber" at Agency must
excuse us for not publishing his ar.
ticle. We do not admit personalities
into our columns unless the real name
Of the writer Is attached, and moi
then unless we have good reason tc
believe that the charges are true.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

Friday last Peter Hirschaucr ship
ped one of his celebrated boilers to
Lucas Station, for the White-breast
Coal Co., of which our old friend,
VIM. Haven, is Superintendent.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

We are informed by Mr.. Coolidge,
ticket agent for the X. & d. M. rail-
road, that lightning struck the NJ. 1.
Il N. round house at Centerville,
which together with a locomotive
was burned. No person injured.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-08-02

d.. S. ID. Hosce's arabian Live,
Ptus Cure Liver Diseases, Dyspepsia
Indigestion, Sick Headache, Soul
Stomach, Chills and Fever, Bloatinl
Of the Stomach, Billiousness and Cos
itiveness, and regulate the Liver ant
Bowels without gripping or pain
Large doses purge, Small doses regu
late.
Sold by Williamson and Finley
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