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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
a Sample Tramp.

and almost as often proven to be folly,
and until people learn enough to turn
these miserable tramps from their
doors, it is no wonder if they should
get robbed. Four-fifths of the tramps
are able bodied men who, too lazy to
work, prefer to either beg or steal,
and generally the latter. The rigor-
Gus prosecution by our Marshals, of
this class of people, has pretty well
rid the city Of thcil. presence, but oc-
casionally one will venture in on a
fpraging expedition and never leave
until they plumber some body.
Yesterday afternoon man pretend
ing to be deaf and dumb, visited the
residence Of aman by the name of
Miller, Living somewhere in the neigh
boyhood of Mr.. Burton, and present
Cd his slate to the lady of the house,
on which he Ind written y am STAR
wing and want. something to cat!"-
The lady invited him 10 be seated
while she went into another room to
prepare the meal While she was
gone he made general survey of the
house, the fastenings of the doors,
windows &c. 95st3 ts&
After he had finished his meal, he
left the house and the woman credit
ed herself with a charitable deed.
Last night, however, this tramp, per-
haps, or some of his tribe, visited the
premises again and carried off Mil
lcr's Sunday clothes, new pair of
boots and other articles of more or
less value. Now Miller will wear
his old clothes to church, 60 bare
footed, while his wife declares that
the whole thibc Of tramps might
starve, before she would give one OF
| them mouthful.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Is it any wonder we are doing the
largest per cent. of the farmers trade
of Wapcllo county, when they all
know that good goods are sold cheap.
or than was ever known in the histo'
ny of Ottumwa, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

PRINTING INK. - Heretofore we
hayc neglected to call the attention OF
the craft 10 the advertisement OF
Gray's Ferry Printing Ink Works, in
this paper. We have used printing
inks from this establishment and can
say without hesitation. that there arc
none better. They sell them cheap,
and newspaper men will find it to
their advantage to get their price:
and try them.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

At The New Grocery Storco OH. Bow
ling 81 Son. Call and examine their
prices feb 29-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

4 rTORNnY At LAW. and Notary Publ1s.
a Once corner Main and Market streets,
wss Ennis BAllOfd's Drug store. Ottumwa.
IbvA. Mar NdWlJ
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

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evening, which was brought down
from the northwest via the X. ID Il M.
The COURIER job Room has just
turned out handsome book of go
pages for the State Medical Society.
containing their proceedings and pa
pers- read at the annual meetings.
1t will compare fayorably with the
book work of any publishing house
in the West. We are prepared to do
all kinds of Book and job work in
the most neat and expeditions man
ner, at the lowest rates.
George Harris, of Harris Bros. &
Friedman, located in Oskaloosa, was
cruelty beaten in that city yesterday.
1t seems that he had employed some
person up there to do job of paint
ing for him, and when the work was
produced he did not like the quality
or the price and so informed the man.
Some words passed between the par
ties, and the painter becoming incen-
sed at the remarks made by Harris.
struck him a severe blow, knocking
him down and afterward beat hin
almost to death. Harris is in Oska
loosa ina very critical condition ant
his recovery is considered somewhat
doubtful. The fellow who committed
the assault has been arrested and il
held in 5000 bonds for his answer
to the District court. Harris has
been almost an invalid for years ant
the man who would assault him mus
be an inhuman wretch.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
.wONDERFUL SUCCESS.

/. Il ia reported that BoscHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP has, since it's introduction In the
United States, reached the immense sale Of
10000 dozen per year. Over Q, 900 Drug
gists have ordered this Medicine direct from
the Factory, at Woodbury., N. J and not
one have reported single failure, but every
letter speaks Of its astonishing success In
curing severe Coughs. Colds settled on the
Breast, Consumption, or any disease Of
Throat and Lungs. We advise any person
that has any predisposition to weak Lungs.
to go to their Druggist, or J. L. Taylor &
Co., and get this medicine, or inquire about
it. Regular size, - cents sample bottle,
10 cents. Two doses will relieve any case.
ID on't neglect your cough. dSw-alt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
From the Daily of May II.

This morning woman, stranger
i in this place, put in pitiful plea to
] the Marshals that she had been en-
ticed away from the business part OF
the city by some young Hoodlums on
the pretense that they were taking
her to a hotel. She claimed tllatthey
had mistreated her in various ways,
md besides, had stolen valise from
er. Her prOpe. a and
Ill ar-ed. gEEf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Tho reason why they all go to the
Great Revolution. lr Is A FACT,
the farmers have been dnped long
enough and arc now beginning to find
that the old adage, "No friendship in
business" is true; consequently, so
where they can buy goods the cheap
est, m3-tf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Messrs. Lord Il Taylor, the we'll
known dry goods firm Of New York
City. announce that for the benefit
of their lady patrons residing at a dis
lance from their establishment. they
are giving special attention to send
ing samples Of the newest goods by
mail, to any address desired, having
thespricss distinctly marked on each.
With complete supply of samples,
fabrics may be selected, orders filled,
the goods carefully packed and sent
to the purchaser, thus saving time
trouble, and the expense of travelling
They also send free on applicatio IL
descriptive catalogues of their elegant
stock of Underwear, with prices, from
which selections can be made, and or
dcrs can be filled as satisfactorily Us if
selected in person at the store. The
high reputation of this house make its
announcement Noteworthy of atten-
ton, as we know the firm will dc
everything that they advertise to do,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
FL "a r. *!

FL "a r. K !!
hear that fearful Cough. which Is but from 1
Cold, and 1t can now be curedby few doses OF
Dr.. hloon's Rosin Weed Balsam,
which has no equal for Coughs, Colds,
WheePingceagh. Creup. Brenchiai
A4ecslon and Lu1g Diseases. You need
have no feara 0f trying IT, for every bottle Ia war
ranted to be genuine. Price, SEQ.
Use
Dr.. Falcons Instant Relief
for Pains, Sore Throat, Frost Bitcs, &c.
Price. 30 cNmis.
Uke Falcons Liver Pills
The best and most for the money. Prlcc rs cts
n WoRA - she wise ~ better thar .
volumo - she feel.
All who know the Rosin Weed need not DO told
OF its medicinal virtues. Those who know II
best use Il most. For sale BY most respectable
dfuguists In Iowa, and sent on receipt OF price.
20 any address. BY FALOONA CASTLE,
feb 10 wifi. r. O. Box Goa, OttumWa, Iowa.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

The WABASH LINE Il seven hours quicker thar
any other route. from Keokuk TO Indianapolis
Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, TOLEDO. Detroit, Clevc-
land, Buffalo, New York, and Boston.
Pullman's Sleepers ana elegant Day Coaches or
run through to Toledo and Cleveland without
change, connecting with through cars to New
York and Boston.
The WABASH is equipped with the Improyef
Automatic Air Brake and Miller Couplers. III.
track Is laid with steel rails and Is acknowledged
TO be the best In the West.
Ask for Tickets via Keokdk and the Wabash
Line.
w. l.. MALCOLM, J. IS. LAZARUS.
Gen'l Pass'r Ag't, Genl West'n Agt.
mar 9-dkwtf TOLEDO. ST. L0uis.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Examine the Plough Shoes at tht
m3W2t. CLONE SHOE STORE.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Through the pollteness OF Sheriff.
Spilman, the writer of this paragraph
was favored with few miles drive
into the country which is now look
ing its loveliest. Every orchard by
the Wayside is in full bloom, farmers
are busy in the fields with their
blowing, and even though the roads
are rough the drive was very inter-
esting, A more beautiful country or
one better improved than that on the
Sigourncy road north of Ottumwa is
hard to find in Iowa, and il those
farmers are not reasonably happy
the fault is certainly with themselves.
We halted at the fine residence Of r..
l.. RaIdcl some three miles from the
city and found Mr.. II. at home busily
engaged in looking after some very
fine bloodcd cattle OF which he has
about thirty head we believe. He is
well posted in the good grades and
good qualities of stock and, takes
pride in showing them to visitors.
This herd we believe, he bought in
Indiana, which had been owned in
partnership by two brothers, but
one of the parties dying, the stock
was sold, and on account of the differ
encc in the price of shipping two or
three or larger number, Mr.. Ran.
dial bought more than he wants 10
keep at present and therefore pro-
poses to have sale about the first OF
June, and dispose of n part Of the
lOt--of which due notice will be Civ
en- through an advertisement in tho
weekly COURIER. @
Among those for sale are three
cows and one bull descended from
Flora, imported from the herd of Mr.
Mason, of Chiffon, England.
Duchess from imported Iantht
by Barforth. This is a very fine ami
NAL and is of a breed much though
of.
Also six COWS and one bull calf
"Young Phillis," n fine line of eattl,
and beauties too.
There are six or eight OF perhaps
ten head OF other thoroughbred
which will be sold at the same time
the names and pedigrees not necessa
~ to mention now. The sale will b.
properly advertised, and farmers VIII
have any disposition to improve thei
cattle should call and look al thisio,
1 After we had finished our stroll
among the cattle supper was announ
ced and after eXemplifying thefac
that town people are good feeders
we returned to the city well please'
with our trip. sts'as y z
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W. n. o. JAQUE0.

u TzORNEY AT Law. Omcs-ln hing
Axn's new Building. Union Hook : ~
peoAEa. aeploT2-dv
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17

Parties wishing good Buckwheat
for seed, win find it to their interest
to call on Nick Baker. Apr 10 WIN
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
JOHN 3. ENNIS,

r TTORREY.AT-LAW And LOAN hku
a KER. Once over fifat National BAnk
Oftoln NJ, Iowa. deCA1 1-dv
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
0. W. EMERY, 4.
Architect Contractor Z Builder

or oil kinds C. buildlngA Once opposite PlA1-
Nc Mil. on Main Street. inn Is 76-dAwly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-05-17
rHE OrTuMWA COURIER
WEDNESDAY MoRS,Ne. NAY Ii, 1876
Rsssa ne paily Of May 10.

MsM Tie Daily Of May 10.
N q. Ostdiek Is just completing two
handsome brick residences on Bogus
Run, north Of George Godfrey's resi-
aence.
John +. Fuller has purchased Geo.
Redwell's interest in the insurance
business, w. IL. Rcsor succeeds Mr..
Fuller as deputy in the Auditors
Office
In commcmoration of the opening
OF the great Centennial Exposition
many of our business houses were
decorated with flags to-day. n
Five shows are heading this way.
and when they come all the specie
quarters and half dollars will then
bid goodbye to this neck of woods.
ST.. Burnham is rcmodcling and
otherwise improving the old Mcbride
house on Marion st. When he gets
through, it will be nice and tasty
residence.
We regret to learn that our old
friend, John Guysleman. living 2'a
miles west of town, had seven head
of cattle die on last Monday, from
some unknown disease.
DIR. Sisson wishes us to state that
he now loads his gun with buckshot,
and that fellow who has been carry
ing off his chickens, will take notice
that there will be no more foolish
ness. uH.
Byron Clark was arrested yesterda.
for selling beer without paying $50!
license, in violation of ordinance 81
He appeared, owned the corn, and
was assessed a fine of 5000 by hi
Honor the Mayor.
The case of AL Tully VS.. the X. 4
ID. M.Ry. Company, for damages sus
. tanned in the ditching of his cngin'
at Comstock's a year ago last October
was settled last week by the Compa
ny paying Mr.. Tully a years wages
amounting to 81 ,lO4.
!, This morning Fred Carter, abou
six or seven years of age, a son
VIM. S. Carter, living two mile
north of Ottumwa, was kicked in til
face by horse inficting a dangcrou
wound. The bridge of his nose wa
broken, and deep cash cut clea
across the face to the lower part o
the ear. Drs. Thrall and Hinse,,
were called and dressed the wound
STock SHIpPED.-Ycsterdy evenin!
here were shipped to Chicago f''on
his place, as +. i Pal
ne-, 6 cars; Ne seiy, Z cars
n !, Trincinall,
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WIN. MoNETT.

4 rTORMEYS-AT-LAW. once on Maxhsl
"a strsst. over Absh,' sroasry. OttnmWA.
f nOv1l72-AN
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How 10 get Early Tomatoes.

AS soon as your tomato plant has made
four leaves, pinch the top bud from the stem
then take up the plant, pinch off two inches
from the tap root and transplant it in a COM
mon box frame, where the soil is rich and
loamp. The box will keep off the wind, and
plants sown and grown there eighteen inches
apart will produce fruit two weeks sooner
than the same planted in the open ground. A
mat or few boards, spread over the frame at
night will keep them from frost. and is far
easIes and quicker than going over field
nightly and setting boxes over each hill. AS
soon as the plants have set fruit on two bios.
SONS of each branch, and the tops has grown
two to four leaves, the pinching off the ends
of each branch and top should again be put
in practice. Western Rural.
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The Time TO Plant.

1t is useless to put seeds in the ground, the
american Garden sensbly says, before the
soil becomes warm and dry. For this reason,
no particular time can be specified for plant
ing. Everything depends upon the location,
soil and temperature. A very good guide is
the taking up of handful of the loan and
closing the fingers tightly upon it. If, on
opening the hand, the soil remains in hard
lump and retains the imprint of the fingers,
it is too wet; while if it falls apart in an ir-
regular heap, it may be deemed in condi-
ton for the seeds. Another reminder. and
one that will prove guide in all ATTITUDES, is
the forest tree. When trees put forth their
young leaves, all nature is ready for active
work. Seeds planted then terminate at once,
and seldom fail to come up and grow vigor-
ously, Nothing is gained by very early plant.
ing: Better be grain too late than too
early.
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Turpen,ine for Cut Worms and Grows.

A correspondent of the Tribune says:
Spirits of turpentlne poured over feed-corn
before planting, and thoroughly mixed by
stirring, so that all the seed shall be impreg-
mated with it, is specific for the terrible
ravage of the cut worm. have neverknown
1t to fail in one instance. My own practice
has been to put one quart of turpentine to a
bushel OF corn, or in that proportion which
is sufficient and | have always thought corn
came up two or three days quicker when thus
treated. Besides, the scent CT the turpentine
which can be detected several weeks after
planting, aids much in keeping crows at a
distance.
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Sowing Glover Seed.

A correspondent asks us if he should SOW
clover seed on his spring grain before sowing
the grain, SO that one narrowing will answer
for both, and also how much to sow per acre.
1t is not best to harrow after sewing clover
seed, as it covers the small seeds so deeply
that many of them will not terminate. If the
ground is in proper filth no covering will be
needed as the seeds will naturally be washed
under fine particles of soil by the first rain.
With winter wheat, or rye, it is good prac-
tice to harrow the surface before sowing clo-
yer seed; or, with winter grain, the seed may
be sown on frozen ground before it is dry
enough to harrow. FREEING and thawing will
cover the seeds sufficiently. One peck Of clo-
yer seed per acre should be sown on all land
where clover seed has not recently been
grown.-Vermont Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-19
Boxes forrIeIou, and Cucumber.,

1t is good plan to make boxes say twelve
inches square and eight inches high, without
bottom or top; these placed over the cucum-
Der or melon hills, and covered with grass,
give an impetus to the plants early Ia the
season, that nothing short of a hotbed will
effect. If very early. place little fresh ma
nure around the boxes to keep the contents
warm. 1t is astonishing what an effect this
simple continuance will produce: and not on
ly is il valuable for protection from the cold
weather, but it is equally valuable as a pro-
lection from melon bugs and other predatory
insects that seem to watch for our choicest
esculents.-N Y. Tribune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-19
ALLAN LINE.
SUMMER SERVICE.
Shortest Ocean Voyage.

,sd First.class Weekly mail steam
>xAfSA IN ers of this line sail from Quebec
IKl imam every Saturday morning,
,AGk4AE&41kssNf for Liverpool, touching at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-19
Small House for Sale.

{NH..A The one and one-half story house, No. IA
@;;; Mechanic street, eight rooms, Sebago, a good
-&sA cellar and drainage. Lot 3Ox50. Price $500
cash.
F. G. PATTERSON,
Dealer in Real Estate
ap12dtf 379L Congress Street, Williams Block.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-19
POETRY.
My Artist.

NY ATbISts
So slight and just little vain,
Of eyes and amber-tinted hair,
Such as you shall not see again;
To watch him at the window there,
Why, you would not suspect, say,
The rising rival of Dore.
No sullen lord of foreign verse
Such as great Dante-yet he knows;
No wandering Jews long legend-curse
On its light hand its darkness throws;
Nor has The Bible suffered much
So far, from his irreverent touch.
Yet, can his restless pencil lack
master Fancy, weird and strong,
In black and white-but chiefly black
When at its call such horrors throng?
What fantasies of FARMLAND
More shadowy ever were planned?
But giants and entertainments make
Not all the glory of his art.
his vast and varied power can take
In real things real part.
His latest pictures here L see;
VIII you not look at some with me?
First, alexander" From his wars.
With arms OF awful length, he seems
To reach some very pointed stars,
AS If ''more worlds were in his dreams!
But hush! the artist tells us why:
"You read, His hands could touch the sky.'"
Here-mark how marvellous, how new!
Above drowning ship, at night
Close to the moon the sun shines. too,
While hghtnings show in streaks of white
Still, should my eyes grow DIM all! then
Their tears will wet those sinking menl
There, in mild weather, quite forlorn,
And queer of cloak and grim of hat,
With locks that might be better shorn,
High ON steeple-who is that?
"It is the man Who'll forget
STOOD on a tower in the wet.'''
His faults? He yet is young, you know
Four with his last years butterflies
But think what wonders books may show
Which the new Tennyson's arise!
For fame that he might illustrate
Let poets be content to wait!
-0gerLnn1 M0nfhlD
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Portland & Rochester r.. Il.
On and after Monday, April, 8, 1876,


,=s=sssa5ss=ss=, Trains will run as follows:
60 Leave Portland at $50 a. M,
230, 100 and $40 p m.
S.0O a. wi. Train stops at all stations between
Portland and Rochester, and runs through to
Worcester. Arrives at Rochester at 1000 a.
M, (where 1t connects with Eastern and Bos-
ton & Maine Raroads) At Nashua at II az
a. NJ, Lowell 12.15 p. NJ, Boston /. Is D. m.
Aver junction 1910 p. m, Fiichburs
connecting with trains South and West
2.3O =. MI. Steamboat Express arrives at
sM u. at $50 p, M, connects at Epping
for Lowell and Boston, at Aver .Tmnc.
uou for Fifchburg and Hoosac Inn
n PEI Line ne, at Worcester with Boston &
London without Change Of Cars
Ihere connecting with the MAGNIFICENT
steamers Sea1 Of the Norwich Line, arriving in
view y ork at Pier No, 10, North River
state Rooms can be secured in advance at
a. abn esn atros., No. % Exchange Street and
all stations. Pf- "
O'@o =. WI. Train runs to Gorbam.
RETURNING
trans leav e Rochester at 72O 1l..5, 1145 m,
1850 A Va. Stops at all Stations, arrives in Port
land at 10 90 a m
11.26 A. M. Steamboat Express from New Lon
don, leaving Norwich Line Steamers at o'OO
a. m and Worcester at 500 a; m stops at
Springvale, Alfred, Saco River, Gorham' Saeca-
Kappa and Westbrook, arrives IN Portland at
120p. m makes close connection with the
Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
4 Las A w. Train is freight train With Passen-
ger Car attached, stops at all Stations, and
is due in Portland at $40 p. m,
$50 u. VI. Train is through from New York
stops at all Stations when signaled arrives
in Portland at 1880 p. m.
Local Train from Gorham at 600 q. m. arrives In
Portland at $40 a. m. -
49,, j. M. LUNT, Supt.
app dit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-05-19

1EY& The three story brick house, NO. % Brown
@, Street, containing ~ rooms, gas and Sebago,
.x4sA water closet in bath room. Drain connected
with CITY sewer. Taxes for 1876 to be paid by pur
chaser from date of possession. Terms of payment
one half cash, balance on term of years. This
property is offered at rare bargain as the owners
have no use for it. F. G. PATTERSON, Dealer
in Real Estate, 379 Congress Street Williams Block.
ap19 diff
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suIpher i'm Trees for Ca,erpiIIars

A correspondent writes to the Country
Gentleman that he has driven thousands Of
caterpilIars from apple trees in less than thir-
ty-slx hours, by plugging sulphur in the body
and supposed it was by tainting the sap and
making the leaves distasteful.
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Price Twenty-Five Cents.
Advertising.
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