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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
"a LITTLE WORLD UNDER
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Howc's Great London Circus, Hip
podrome, Sanger's English Menage-
RE Of Trained Animals, and Mardi-
Gras Carnival Combination that is
billed to exhibit at Ottumwa on July
Bird, requiring in the transportation
Of this Leviathan of exhibitions, For-
ty-two cars. This in itself establish
es the fact of its magnitude, and from
the general out-spoken and favora-
bic notices it has received from the
press as to responsibility of this vast
concern, at once commends 1t most
favorably.
Below we copy what the st. Joseph
Herald says of this Grand Exhibit
ton:
"IIowE's GREAT SHOW
Exhibited here yesterday afternoon
and evening. The morning opened
dismally, skies dark and rain falling
heavily. About 10 o'clock the clouds
fortunately cleared away long enough
to enable the company to make their
street parade. Grand The finest
display / ever saw a show make =
They deserve to be patronized for
that alone were among the compile
ments the pageant received from the
best citizens, and it deserved every
word of praise bestowed. The chari-
OTIS were of artistic and novel design,
handsomely carved and richly adorn-
ed with mirrors, gilt and crimson
The stock was all fine, in fine condi-
tion,deccntly harnessed and well driv-
en-. The menagerie comprises rare
animals, with others usually found in
travelling geological collections. They
are all fine specimens of their species
and in good health and spirits. tits
worth the price of admission to see
that cage of splendid Bengal tigers.
The five performing elephants lack
little of having human intelligence,
and did all they were billed to do
The ring performances are better
than the average; some very critical
and wcll-posted spectators pronounce
ed them the best, as whole, they had
ever seen under canvas. In cOnclu-
sion, we desire to call particular at
tention to the uniform behavior of
the attaches of this mammoth estab-
lishment, and their unwearying cour-
tcsy to visitors. They seem delighted
to answer even sometimes the tedious
questions of children about the differ
ent animals, thus making a visit to
their mcnagerie source of much in
formation TO be attained only by this
form of object teaching. Notwith-
standing the heavy rain in the even
ing and the sloppy condition of the
grounds, fair audiences were present
at both performances. Don't miss
seeing them is our honest advice to
the people of any place at which they
exhibit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

A Are Il Eldon last night nearly
ilestl .DyeA thS store of j. D. Baker &
Son, who ere the only losers by the
fire. ~ near - we can learn, the
fire broke out IL their store, and their
extensive stoek Of goods was nearly
all destroyed. The building was
badly damaged but can be repaired
without much expense. The loss is
variously estimated It from 5000 to
$4,000. NJ. J. Barns, OF this CITY,
agent for one or two Insurance com.
panies holding risks On the stock and
building, left at nosa to investigate
the matter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

a froRsxY AT LAW. and Notary Pubic.
~ Ofice corner Main and AAgkss Etrssts,
over Knni d Railroads Dr0s store. Ottomva.
lows, Mar 2idwl.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

HoUsEKEEPERs--There is no adult
teration in Best Chemical Sdieratis
made by DeI4and Il Co. II IS dbso-
lutely pare, hence is much cheaper and
better for cooking purpose than Ba-
king powder and most brands of Sal
eratus. Try it and be convinced
vOurse1ycs
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
ron SALE on TRADE.

A good Hotel, Is rooms, in Tren-
ton, NO., for Ottumwa property. Is
near depot, and in good repair. Ad-
dress II. l.. Antrobus, box 365, OF
tuinwa, or James Wall, Martinsburg.
G. 10 def WIN
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
LEGAL.
sfERIF,s SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of the ircuit Court of Wapello county
Iowa, on Judgment obtained in said Court, OF
the Goth day of March 1876, in favor of Ottumws
Lodge No. 8 I. O. o. f. as plaintiff. and against q
b Heudershott as defendant, for the sum o
costs taxed at s7.45 and accruing cost
costs, have levied upon the following Real Esta,,
taken rs property of said defendant, to satisfy
said execution, to-wit:
Lots eleven and twenty-five. al and 22) il
Roberts Subdivision OF the Ek OF lots 10 and /;
of Gilmore's subdivision OF the E. of the NE i
Of section "a Township Y, north Of Range l.
west of the 9Th Principal Meridian, in ottumwa
Iowa.
Hand will offer the same for sale to the highes
bidder for cash in hand, on the LIST day of July
1876 in front of the Court House. in Ottum
wa, Iowa, at the hour &C clock, L. NJ, of sal,
day, when and where due attendance will be give,
by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, May 81, 1876.
Il. r. SPiLMAN, Sheriff OF aaif County
CPL w2t-451 By G. SLAUGHTER, Deputy,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

HowE's CIRcus.-From all parts of
the country where Howe's London
Circus has been, we hear the highest
praise. 1t is pronounced by the
Press and the people who have seen
ii, to be the finest circus or trav cling
show ever in the West. There is no
doubt but that 1t is just as represent
ed. The managers have spared nei-
Their time nor money to make il COM
plete in all its departments. II APP
pears here the 3rd of July, and de-
serves and will receive the largest
crowd that ever attended show in
this city.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Saturday night last, man who,
we are informed, was considerably
the worse for the wet weather, if
nothing stronger, while crossing the
North Missouri railroad bridge, miss
ed his footing and fell into the river.
He was close to the abutment OH the
city side of the river when he fell
and fortunately he was not hurt nor
was the water very deep, or lie might
have drowned. He was so badly
frightened that he would not move,
for fear ofigetting into deep water,
and he remained in the same place
calling for help for nearly two hours
before any one went to his assistance,
peopleI generally surprising il was
some persons in bathing. Finally, a
couple of colored men, passing that
way, discovering the condition of the
fellow, got skiff and helped him
out. He was badly chilled, but soon
recovered, and left for home thor.
oughly wet and thoroughly sober.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
AHERlFF.S SALE.

ny virtue of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Wapello coun-
ty, Iowa, on Judgment obtained in said Conr
on the 18th day Of October, 1870, in favor Of L. a
as plaintiff, and against Ira Holloway as de!cntan
for the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty leigh
dollars and sixty three cents and costs taxed q
$ll Is and accruing costs, have levied upon tn,
following real estate taken the property of SAID
defendant, to satisfy said execution to-wit:
The Northwest quarter OF the Sou, h-west quar-
ter of Section Twenty seven, Township Seventy
two north of Range fourteen west.
And will offer the same for sale to the hghcs
bidder for cash in hand on the LIST day of July
1875, in front of the Court House in Ottumva
at the hour of O'Clock, +. M. of said day
when and where due attendance will be given b,
the un fersigned..
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, May 3lst, 1876.
6-2i-2t-450 4. p. SPILMAN, Sheriff said Co.
RYJ C. SLAIGH TER. UenutY
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The citizens of kirkville have ar
ranged for a National Fourth of July
celebration, and desire all who are
not compelled to attend elsewhere, to
come and share the pleasure. We will
not be interrupted by hucksters as
there will be no stands, except those
admitted by the committee. Luckily
we have procured the finest talent for
the occasion. We cordially solicit all
who enjoy pleasure to come.
JOSHUA MARSHALL.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
Overwhelming and Unprecedented
as&s Success

OF the GREAT REVOLUTION, the
FARMERS, FAvORITE 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 our prices before you buy.
We have Revolutionized the prices on
all Dry Goods, and will 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, 1876-06-21
100 Linen Suits at Moss & Co.'S
To the Farmers,

Why can we sell goods so cheap
Because we buy our goods direct
from the manufs Glory for cash. We
have no bad debts and our goods are
all new. We bay for cash and sell foi
cash, and DEFY competition, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

You can talk about big bonanzas,
hurricanes, tornadoes, and Reyolu-
tons, but A. G. Goodwin, the Big
Yahk Of Martinsburg, sells goods a
little cheaper than any man in the
country. wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
New Real Estate ONCE.

T. j. Coil'man has opened a real
estate Office in connection with his
law business. Ii you want to buy
or sell farm, or town, property give
him a call. Office over Peter Utecht's
Drug Store in r. o. block. *2tw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
a - a II -

TO all who are suffering from the errors and
Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss OF manhood. ETC., will send recipe
that will cure you, Free OF Charge. This great
remedy was discoveredby missionary In South
America. Send self-addresssd envelope to the
Rev. Joseph T. lnman. Station u, Bible House,
New York City. mar 1-dAw6m.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion, removes
frcckles, tan and sallowncss; makes
the skin soft, white and delicate. lis
application cannot be detected.
rms H-la w1
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
ERRORS OF YOTITH

A gentleman who has suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and sil the
effects OF youthful indiscreti0n will. for the sAke
OF suffering humanity, send free to all who need
1t, the recipe and the direction for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertisers experience
C an do SO by addressing in perfect confidence,
JOIN b. OGDEN % Cedar st., New YORK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

From both City and Country
should not fail to visit Mrs. Plat "
Hoyland's millinery Store in Cnrlew
Block, in L. ii. Wilson's old stand,
and see their nice new Goods and
price thcM before they buy else
where. Especial pains will be taken
10 please customers as to style, quail
ty and price. mll-d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
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
sepa 1-wly DAVIDSON q CO, Box 2296. N. Y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
SHEusIEr'S SALE.

BY virtue of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of the District Court of Wapelo County,
Iowa, on a judgment obtained in said Court, on
the 29th day of January, 1916 in favor OF Seth
ogg as Plaintiff, and against w II. .Jagues guar.
dian Lizzie q. Plum ct al as Defendant for the sum
of Nine Hundred and Seventy and 70-i00 Dollars
and costs taxed at e6l .55 and accruing costs
have levied upon the following Real Estate taken
property of said defendant. To satisfy said ex-
cution, to-wit:
Lot No. $40 in the City Of Ottumwa. Iowa, ex-
cept forty feet OF the North west side
And will offer the same for sale to the highes
bidder for cash in hand, on the LIST day Of July
1876, in front of the Court House, In Ottum
wa, ct the hour of clock, p. m of said day
when and where due attendance will be given by
the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, May 81, 1876.
TT. SPILMAN. Sheriff said Co.
ByJ.C C, SLAUGHTER, Deputy. 6-2l-2t- ~
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
TO CONSERVATIVES

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that dread disease, Consumption, by O simple
remedy. is nxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means OF cure, To all who desire 1t,
he will send a copy Of the prescription used,
Gree Of chargc) with the directions for prepar-
ing and using the same, which they Will find q
sURE CURE For CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoN-
CHITIs, 10.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev il. A. WILSON,
decl5w6m 1874 Penn St., WILLIAMSBURG, New York
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
From the Daily Of the 18Th.

from the DAILY OF the lvtns
Dan Davis has commenced the
foundation for new planning mill on
the Walter Rowell property on the
the corner Of College and Samantha
streets.
r. L. Tilton, delegate to the Cincin-
natl Convention, returned to his home
in this city, yesterday evening. TAX
ing his story together with the news
paper reports, it was one of the most
. enthusiastic conventions ever held in
this country. The excitement, he
says, was intense, and the result was
received in Cincinnati with an enthu-
siasm that knew no bounds.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

LYoN's KATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its
falling out or turning gray. IL has
stood the test Of 40 years. Is charm
ingly perfumed. and has no rival.
mar,8-deOd. wiz.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Are you going to the Centennial !
If so you should call at the X. & d.
M. Ticket office and select route
from the large number of tickets they
have on sale, covering great variety
of routes and taking in the principal
cities and places of interest. We will
furnish books at the Office, giving a
list of over 800 different routes. Will
also take pleasure i'll giving informa.
ton in regard to the centennial routes
&c. c. L. BoUDE, Agent.
6-l5 d m tn thu f 3w ltW.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

The reason why they all go to the
Great Revolution. IT Is FACT,
the farmers have been dupcd long
enough and are now beginning to find
that the old adage, "No 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, 1876-06-21

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, 1876-06-21

The cholera is coming. 1t has
broken out in virulent form in Gull
wada, India, where 100 out Of 200 peo-
pie have died. It is true that Gnlwa-
da is some distance from Ottumwa,
but to this pestilencc a thousand
miles is but the twinkling Of an eye.
Keep your person clean inside and
out; your premises ditto; pay the
printer and vote for Hayes and
Wheeler and you will stand a reason
able chance Of escaping this year.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
Nottce.

The firm of Gerlach u List has
been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Gerlach will collect all
claims due the firm, and will pay all
debts of the firm.
Ottumwa, June 10. -d3twlt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
K0TlCE.
To RENT.

All persons indebted to the under.
signed will please call and settle
al3-d&wtf A. WELLMAN & Co.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Pay no attention to what anyone
says, but come and examine our goods
before purchasing as we are deter
mined to build up permanent trade
and will not be undersold at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Hon. E. H. Stiles, Esq, has just re-
turned from the Supreme Court, at
Des Moines, where he has been in
attendance for the last week. The
cases of the State VS.. John Chanccy
and Thomas Malloy for the murder
Of John Shea, were orally argued for
the defendants by Stiles & Burton,
and by Attorney General Cults for
the State. The court modified the
judgment of the District Court, re-
ducing the penalty from twenty to
ten years from date of sentence in
Chancey's case, leaving him yet some
eight years, instead of eighteen to
serve.
No decision has yet been obtained
in the Malloy case, which was also
fully submitted, but the case will, we
are informed by his counsel, probably
be reversed and sent back for a new
trial, tsr
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

On the 10th inst, at 8 o'clock r. NJ,
MARIA LADD, daughter of w. S. and
Anna n. Carter, aged 8 years. ~
months and 2 days, after an illness 81
two weeks Of scarlet fever.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
8 100000 Is

Tuos. p. POTTER, TX. Gov. Ky. Genl Manager
no POSTPONEMENT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

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, 1876-06-21
CONFESSIONS OF
A VICTIM

Published rs q warning and for the benefit Of
Young men and others who suffer from Nervous
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, etc giving his rules
OF Sclf-Curc, after undergoing much suffering
and expense, and mailed I; &c on receiving post
paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL
MAYFAIR, p. o. Box 1853, Brooklyn, NY.
June 80 wGm
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
GLITTER

As are the experiences OF this life hone are
without lis siy lining. troubles aud cares come,
some abide with us, some pass away. To-day the
body Is vigorous tomorrow II IL dead and gone,
life at best Is short and the great problem how &c
perpetuatc It, ~ stlil Bnsolyed. Life, however,
canhe prolonged, the weak and feeble body made
strong, no matter from what cause induced, and
instead OF being burden TO dyspeptic and debili-
tated bodies can be made an enduring pleasure
Bus how! Simply 10y the daily and moderate use
of Dr. Green's Bitter Tonic This truly medicinal
preparation is not a cheap and trashy article, In
tended simply to stimulate aud then to leave the
second state OF the b. ~ worse than the first, but
1t gently reaSes the bowels stimuli ates the liver,
making ID work of the poisonous humor OF the
blood .coniros and regulates digestion, thereby
removing the cause Of headaches and 0w spirits
relieves flatuency and foul stomach, giving tone
and stability TO that organ with an increased and
healthy appetite, regulates female weaknesses,
prevents fever and ague and naarious diseases,
protects the system IRON unwhoesome air and
Impure water, vtalizes and tones the whole body
against all attacks OF disease. Try II, and you
will find pleasant to the taste and healing to the
body. Read orr PROOF OF Ii.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Anew house with seven rooms and
a cellar, in the upper part of the city.
Enquire of j. M. Hedrick. d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Is it 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
err than was ever known in the histo-
ry of Ottumwa, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
THE COURIER

steam JOB Fr1ntlu8 VMC0,
10 prepared 10 do III ktnds q 'eo .w, ces
postSr An SiSas Of book and Pamphlet work
eyscns.A n - bssS ayle. A1dress orders a
J II, HnDnlcx = Co
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
Farmers ana Merchant

Will do well to remember that SAMUEL
L1LDuRN pays CASH for all the butter
and eggs he can get.-l5ring them on
opposite tho Post Office, Ottumwa.
Mar19wt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
Parasols and fans are cheaper than
ever at the Panic Store. 6-2O-d5t-w1

Over in Muscatinc, when a young
lady is supposed TO be guilty of any
indiscretion. they tic her up and fog
her. That, perhaps, is better than a
coat of tar and feathers, but brutality
of that sort should be punished Sc
vercly. They had case Of logging
OYER there Thursday, which far excels
anything anything of the sort we
have heard Of for some time. The
young lady was about Is years of
age, and her screams were heard all
over the business part of the city.
There was nothing done about it,
however, by the authorities.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
200 Linen Suits at Moss

Best Retouched Photographs for
the next 10 days only $500 per dozen,
June 18th, 1876.
G-l2-d&wtf HOVER s. MCMICIyAEI.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
Down They &c.


Sugar cured Hams only Is cts per
lib. Turkish Pruncs II lbs. for $l.00.
MORTALITY & McLAUGHLIN.
C-G-dtW Wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

Embroiderics are going off very
fast at astounding low prices at the
Panic Store. G-2O-dlt-w1t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole Tickets, $I2; Halves, sc; Quarters, 81; o
Tickets. 500; 27% Tickets, $500; ASK Tickets
$50, 95x Tickets, 81 900. 100 600 Tickets at 81
each.
Remittances can be made by Express, Draft
Post once Money Order or Registered Letter.
made pay able to kENTGCKY CASH DIS
TN HUTTON ON N PANY.
All cnmmunicatiors connected with the dis
tribution and orders for Ticdets, and applica-
lions OF Agents to sell tickets should be address
ed to HON THOS. r. PORTER.
S-l9 dwaw General Manager, Frankfort, Ky
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
new SPRING GOODS.

We are now receiving our Stock Of Goods for
Spring and Summer. These Goods are as cheap
as they were before the war. and we can show
our customers complete assortment of the best
goods in the market, comprising the newer styles
Goods, Bleached and Brown Muslins. Men and
Boys Wear. Ticks and DENNIS. Boots and shoes,
Carpets and Oil Cloths, Mating, Bazaar
Patterns, Ladies Misses and Gentleman's
Kid Gloves. in great varieties, from the
Cheapest article to the very best in the mar
ket. We are anything but sensational in
our style Of doing business but we can as
sure our customers and the public general
~ that if they will call and examine stock, we
will give them good Goods, worth the money they pay
for them. .a.=6
G. c. WARDEN & SON.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

The excavation for Madson's new
block is now some three feet below
the present grade, and they have
struck the wooden posts where Peter
Barnett's old log tavern used to stand
on the same ground. We can well
recollect that old house, with its
puncheon floor and bar in one corner
where % years ago whisky was sold
at 3 cents per glass or 10 cents per
quart, and if man didn't have the
money to pay it was chalked down
on the smooth side of log or on the
back Of the door. Gaylord, afterward
first Mayor of this city, then had
what was called "onc-horse gro
Gerry" on the ground now occupied by
Egan, Harper & Co.'S hardware store
and the ground on which Union
block stands was occupied with saw
logs and frog pond. Ottumwa ther
had two dry good stores, a small drug
store, one blacksmith shop,two hotels
a grocery, tin shop that had ne
stoves. and tan yard. And that il
the kind of town the COURIER wai
born in.