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Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The girls at Council Bluffs walk to
the transfer, over two miles, before
breakfast, to get free ride back on
the cars. That beats pulling sled ur
hill to ride wn,and is good for thei,
health.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Dr.. s. d. HoWe's Ara6ian Lire,
Pills Cure Liver Diseases, Dyspepsia
Indigestion, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Chills and Fever, Bloating
of the Stomach, Billiousness and Cos.
itiveness, and regulate the Liver and
Bowels without gripping or pain
Large doses purge, Small doses regu.
late.
Sold by Williamson and Finley
Druggists.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

CHERRIES AS is CHERRIEs.-We hav,
received from our friend, George w
Brandenburg, Of Harrisburg, Oregon
a small cigar box full of Royal Ann
cherries, that beat all the cherries we
ever saw They look more like ST.
berian Crabs than cherries. Three OF
them weigh full ounce. They came
by mail, started July l3, at IL o'clock
A. NJ, and arrived here in good orde,
at II O'Clock the 2lst. Now, George
send MS one of the trees next Spring
and we will raise some of the sam,
sort for home consumption.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
What Of the Hour.

We mean what Of the hour as a
city, as county, seeking prosperity.
We have had up to this hour rath-
er dark outlook on account of un-
seasonable weather. The rain has
poured down in torrents, from time
to time with great frequency and in
vast quantities. This unreasonable
weather has materially lessened the
crop prospects and cast continuous
cloud over the hopes of our people.
We do not think il as bad as many peo-
pic imagine. We yet believe that on
the whole we shall have a moderate
crop year, but by no means an abun-
dant one or hardly an average.
However. one thing is certain bus
mess activity hereabouts has not been
this season and is not now near up to
Ottumwa's usual and heretofore uni.
versal rule. Never for ten years pas,
have we seen the time before when
empty dwelling houses in this city
waited to be occupied. They are moi
plenty now, but there are some.
What shall we do? Shall we sit
down and say that the times are SC
hard that we can't raise the money to
complete our partially built water
lpower? Under such policy when
will the times be better? The answer
is plain-nevcr. Ottumwa is city
of ten thousand people. 1t stands
high among the most favored of the
State, but in common with others i
lags. Without further impetus tt
build it up it must grow much slow
er than heretofore. No man of judg
ment, of observation but knows tha
we must have fresh impetus if WI
continue to pile up in wealth ani
population as we have DONE.
The continued floods, last year,
made the completion of our water
power impossible. This year the still
more serious floods, continued from
month to month, has again made j
impossible to do anything at th'
work, but in all human probability
the time has arrived when work car
soon be safely resumed on thes,
works. 1t cannot lie over to another
season with any safety. Work earn
estly resumed on this enterprise viii
at once enliven town and country
There is absolutely no other thine
but manufactures to make this city
one of grand proportions. The op'
portunity, however, is ours to do ali
this, or failing to embrace it, to linge1
in slow growth and in the end re
main commonplace. Fifteen days
labor on the water power will place
the two water wheels now on the
ground running and their silent but
wonderful power turning massive
machinery would be the wonder OF
our whole people and be the best pos.
sible advertisement for and recon.
mendation of Ottumwa and vicinity
that can or ever will be made for it
The thing is just this, that if we as a
people would make money, if We
would have life among us, if we
would revive the energies of the city
and country, if in short, we would
prosper and push forward in rapid
growth, let rs at once pay up and pu,
this work or its feet.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

We hardly look into paper but
we see accounts of tramps trying to
violate the persons Of women or girls.
Two cases of this kind are reported
at Des Moines. Ladies should not go
anywhere unless they are protected.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
The Bonfire,

In this city we have Il few Demo-
Gratis who arc using every endeavor
to harmonic the incongruous ele-
ments of their party and get them to
pledge themselves to Morrisy and re-
form. A night or two ago the
Sachems, with all the sideboard at
tainments of Democratic club, had
a meeting in an up-stair back room,
where the form and subject matter of
club was discussed in great ear
nestness for an hour or two. They
were an inharmonious crew and each
had different plan of operations to
propose.
One enthusiastic member wanted a
large room well fitted up.seated with
chairs and all that sort Of thing with
a reading room attachment.
Another who understands the main
plank of the platform better than any
Of the rest, wanted sidcboard attach.
ment without the reading room
which was TO be supplied with all Tho
choicest liquors;thc market afiords,on
ly for those who do the talking. ant
not for those who do the voting-so i
went. Each one had his own partic
ular theory to advance until one
member who always carries his hand.
on a sling and the sling in front o.
him arose to standing position
Said he, "Mcn and brethren. harmo
ny is big thing. am in favor of /,
reading room, club room, with ;
sideboard attachment or without. OF
with anything else. l am in favor OF
anything. We must get the boys Il
do the work outside, such as roustins
around in the slums and CUTTERS
We cannot afford to divide ou1
forces. We must wake up! Let III
arouse brethren, arouse! We mus
light the wATcHrIREs of liberty OF
the housetops."
He mopped the perspiration from
his Napoleonic brow, lovingly caress
ed his bay window and retired TO hi:
seat.
Another one of the party who ha
always been in the forefront. excep
during the war, and who sports al
officers title in the militia. beyond TIL,
line, arose in his place in all th,
majesty of candidate for Congress
said: II am in favor of anythin.
and everything you fellows are, OK
cept the proposition of the last speak.
er. am also in favor of having dis
tinguished speakers from abroad bu
want to know of the last man dowI
how in hi we are going to have bon
fires in hall, and l ain't in favor OF
it."
That argument was little toe
much for the gravity of the party
and they at once adjourned to thu
nearest cocktail machine shop and
| took drink.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Cass0Pls 10 certain to operate. 1t do
mot nauseats or gripe like Castor OIL but IL pleas.
ant to take, digests the food, regulates the bow
els. cures wind collie, expsls worms. aud causes
natural sleep. II u equally adapted 20 adults and
infants. II contains neither Mineral, Morphine
nor Alcohol. Children testhing may have health
and mothers md rest, II they use Castoria.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

According to Prof. Bcssey, of the
State Agricultural College, the new
enemy to wheat is "a little white worm
in the stalk just above the upper
joint" The Professor is Of the opin-
ion that the difficulty may be soon
run down, and he asks farmers in the
State who have noticed this pest in
their fields to communicate with him
in regard to their habits, and to send
him specimens of the insect in differ
ent stages OF development, eic.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

A noble-hearted Memphis man
whose wife was put in the station
house, expressed a desire that she bt
kept in prison several days, but
hoped the Recorder would not fine
her.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The Morrisey Reform Club mana
gers here have received some new
campaign music set to the tune of
"Nearer my God to Thee" 1t is sup
posed that 1t will be very popular.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Dr.. s.. d. Hore's AraJian MIX
Cure cures Coughs, Colds, Catarrh,
Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Group, Dip
liberia, Asthma, Shortness Of breath,
Whooping Cough, Loss of Voice,
Bleeding Lungs, and Consumption.
Sold by Williamson and Finley,
Druggists.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The reason why they all go to the
Great Revolution. IT Is A FACT,
the farmers have been duped 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., 1876-07-26

A member of the Louisville base
ball club gets $1,000 per year, and
that for doing what any school boy
would play s'hookey" six days out of
seven to do,
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
Iowa Condensed

The wheat crop will turn out better
than was,expected.
Dcs Moines is beginning to talk
about Nicholson pavement.
Simeon Olesen shot Andrew
Throndson near Decorah recently for
disturbing dance. Throndson died
instantly.
Hon, j. b, Grinnell had heavy
Centennial gold-headed cane, present
ed by the citizens of Montezuma.
Loud complaints are being made
against barbed wire fences, by per-
sons who have had stock impaled by
them.
w. Mckulecky, Of Iowa City, made
an unsuccessful attempt at suicide bv
hanging, July 18th.
A branch railroad of the North
western is to be built from Carroll to
Correctionville by the Iowa Railroad
Land Company.
j. c. Lipple, of LeMars, was in.
stantly killed July 18th by being run
over by hand car.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Fort Madison has voted a per
cent tax for narrow-gauge railroad.
1t is very easy voting it, but the tug
of war comes when paying is the or
der of the day.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The country newspapers are all
growing about the new 20 cent
pieces, because they are SO much like
. quarter dollar-just as if any OF
them had taken such a coin on sub.
scription.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Harvest has commenced, and the
numerous tramps that infest the
towns should seek the shade of the
harvest field and see how the farmer;
get their grub.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The Democratic State Convention,
to nominate candidates for State Of
ficers, is called at Des Moines on
August 30th. Wapello County is en-
titled to eight delegates.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
w. ii. FETzER, City Clerk.

We learn from the Hanheye that
the e. B. & @. railway have reduced
their eastern rates and will offer tick
cts east so low as to defy competition.
The excellent management and the
superior equipment of the road win
commend it to the travelling public
as q choice route east.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Council Bluffs had shower of
gravel stones on Wednesday evening
last-some Of them were as large as
robin eggs. So the Nonparea says.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
THE OTTUMWA COURIER
Froa ~ nasly Of July ,,,h.

The managers of the Morrisscy re-
form club of this city have been So
liciting names for two or three days,
and at noon to-day only had about
fifty. The Sachems are taking turns
soliciting names but are getting
along slow. The faithful are not on
it as much as they used to be, and
will not enthuse until the side-board
part of the programme is carried out.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
BIG YANK.

You can talk about big bonanzas,
hurricanes, tornadoes, and Revolu-
tions, but A. G. Goodwin, the Big
Yank of Martinsbnrg, sells goods a
little cheaper than any man in the
country. wit
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Dun, Barlow & Co., give the busi-
ness failures in the United States as
follows: FIRST 3 months, 1876, $64,-
GA, 156; second 3 months, $43. I'll ,273.
OF this sum Iowa comes in for 81, $780,
CSC for the first quarter and 1896, 400
for the second quarter. Total for 6
months, 81, l,546,48O, divided among
l43 firms. In point of amount Iowa
stands Goth among the states for fail.
yres.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

STATE FAIR.-Secretary John r
6haffer of the State Agricultural
Society, has received most flattering
promises for the coming Fair, and
anticipates the largest attendance
ever had. The total amount of pre-
miums provided for is $l3,s25; win
ser premiums @SO5. In the several
departments the premiums are divid-
ed as. follows: Horses. 1874; cattle,
es0ee hogs, II, TAG; ; sheep. $497 poul-
try. $224; plowing match, $ll5; me-
chanical and ane arts, 1928; grains,
seeds and vegetables, $773; dairy,
pantry and kitchen, $40; fruits,
plants and Aowsrs, 1904; household
manufactures and fancy goods, $472.
See advertisement of the fair in this
Paper.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Hon. ii. II. Claussen, Il venerable
German citizen Of Davenport, wei
known as legislator of honest mo.
tiyes and unimpeachablc record, 4
Liberal Republican who supported
Greeley in 1872, now sees no hope of
an honest reform. of an honest cur
rency, and of n yindication of the
principles of freedom and equal
rights, save in the election of Hayes
and Wheeler, and has published a let
ter to that effect in the Davenport
Gazette.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

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., 1876-07-26

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., 1876-07-26
may 29-wtf

Farmers will find, when they are in
the city, one Of the most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables on
Main street few doors sbovc Law
renee & Garners. Call and see.
s1l On r &
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
1.O0kl 1.0Okll.o0k!

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 REvoLlJTIoN.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The Oenssur Linlmenss have createt
. revolution In remedies for Rheumatism
Strains. swellings. Pains, Burns, scalds, Stinss
&c. The White Ltniment is for the human fam
lily, and the Yellow Liniment Ia for horses
They are certain, handy and cheap
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

When you 60 to Mexico, don't re-
fuse to drink beer. A young gentle
man was murdered in Guadalajara a
short time ago for declining glass.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

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
er than was ever known i'm the histo-
ry of Ottumwa, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Ifyon want bargain in land You
will do well 10 notice the advertise.
mcnt of Miss Elisabeth Hale. For a
fruit farm, market garden. or nursery
this land is particularly adapted, and
some man can get great bargain in
ii. II viii be sold soon, and now is
your chance TO get it.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
From Iowa City Press.
BITTEN BY A MAD DOG,
The Story Of a Victim.
MEcHANICsvILLE, 10,

MEcHANIcsvILLE, Iowa, J
July l4th, 1876. (
To the Editor:-You will remem
Der that called on you one week age
yesterday, to learn if you knew any
thing of the maidstone, as / had beer
told there was one in or near your
city. When l left 1 promised you tc
write of my further search and sue.
cess.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Who says money is scarce? One
of our retail grocers collected over
5000 in less than three weeks.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The young men have new drink
It is called "mother- er-in-law"-stout
and bitter,
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

SUPREME CoURT DECIsIoNs.-The
supreme Court in Hine VS.. Keokuk
and Des Moines Railway, decides that
railroad company has the right to
pass over the streets in city without
the consent of the city authorities,
and that such right does not depend
upon previous payment of damages
for such occupation.
A District Attorney has power to
make an agreement with defendant
that shall be binding upon the court,
as to the amount of fine to be imposed
upon him in case he should plead
guilty. Crooked whisky squealers
should bear this in mind, as the
United States courts follow the rules
of the State courts.
That where by the charter of 4
municipal corporation power is given
to regulate certain things, no power
is thereby granted to license the same
To license and to regulate do not re.
quire the exercise of the same power
and the same objects are not attained
by the acts authorized. That where
authority is given to license, a tax
carnot be imposed.
Where A paid B money on debt
and four months after A became
bankrupt, held that b must return
the money to the assignee in bank.
ruptcy to be divided pro rata among
creditors.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

Nervous debility Cured, Lost vital
ity and manhood restored, and the
Broken-down Constitutions Gin either
sex) built right square up, the blood
cleansed, and made rich, pure,
healthy and strong, making you feel
cheerful and vigorous, by DR.. S. d.
Howe's Arabian Tonic Blood Purify
er.
Sold by Williamson and Finley
Druggists.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu
lated into activity, so that new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration Of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandrnff, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and iniu-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambric, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL, MASS.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
NORMAL INSTITUTE.

STATE OF Iowa, DEPT. PUB. INsT.)
Des Moines, June 10, 1876. {
C. WooD, Co. Supt., Ottumwa, Ia:
In accordance with your application
Teachers Normal Institute is here.
by appointed, to be held at Eddyyille
to commence August 7, 1876, and con.
tinue three weeks.
Your selection Of Prof. A. b. Mar.
kle as conductor, and G. w. Holland
and Miss Dora T. Clay, as Assistants
in hereby approved. !.
ALoNzo ABERNETHY,
G-2S w5. Supt. Pub. Inst
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
To the eap~er,.

Why can we sell goods SO cheap
Because we buy our goods direct
from the manuff ctory for cash. We
have no bad debts and our goods are
all new. We buy for cash and sell for
cash, and dety competition, at the
GREAT REVOLUTION.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The Muscatine Journal says: "Ex-
Mayor Eggleston, of Rock Island, a
staunch Democrat, told us to-day that
he knew Tilden personally and could
not support him because he believed
he got his S7,000,000 dishonesty. 1t
is due to fairness to say that the ex-
Mayor is also opposed to Hayes, and
hopes for another Democratic nomin-
alton which will be acceptable to
him !"
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

c. A. Bryan, of Agency City, has
been elected President of the State
Millers' Association. This associa-
ton has an insurance company of its
own. There has been but two losses
during the past year, and after paying
their assessments, the cost of insur-
ance is but 40 per cent. of what il
cost in other organizations.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

l.. +. Newell writes to Mr.. Lively
from North Platte, Neb., under date
of the 18th inst, as follows:
There is great excitement here
about the Indians. They stole herd
Of twenty horses about thirty miles
from here, yesterday, and they are
lexpccting them here. Everybody
here carries guns and six-shooters
when they go out.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

John Vedder is visiting Keokuk
now. He loved whisky, not wisely
but too well, and had the disposition
TO rake In an occasional dime by let.
ting the boys hold the jug to theil
lips. AS he failed to have any per.
init from Uncle Sam for such bust
ness, the u. 8. Marshal came down
like q wolf on the fold and bore away
the innocent and unsuspecting John.
ny. So the Bloomfield Republican
tells 1t. And that is the patent well
augur that John has been telling us
he was State agent for.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
rarmer. .nd paerehans,

Farmers and Merchants
Will do well to remember that SAMUEL
LILBuRN pays CASH for all the butter
and eggs he can get.-Bring them on
opposite the Post Office, Ottumwa.
Mnr19W 1t
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
0. W. EMERY,
Architect Contractor z Builder

lans and specifications made on short notice
or all kinda Of buildings. once opposite Plan
ng Mil. on Main Street inn 1b 71-dAwly
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
A communication in the Keosai

A communication in the Keosau
qua Repubiican says:
"Some of the YOUNG ladies of thi,
place have recently formed them.
selves into society, called 'The Keo.
sauqua Little Girls Baby Aiding So
cicty.'
No such society has been formed
here, yet, but Clerk Cooley will issue
a charter at any time for $l.25. These
charters, however, only admit two.-
For charters for large society appl,
to Brigham Young, Salt Lake City.
The Bloomfield Democrat has drawn
n newspaper prize from Burlington
II says:
Last week, the sblankct sheet, oil
the Burlington Harkeye, received al
this office, contained bed bug, lively
rs a member of the whisky ring and
as ravenous as post trader. We
suppose it was premium TO new
subscribers, intended to Offset the corn
starch and shoe-blacking of the Ga
zette, and came to us by mistake OF
the mailing clerk.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
FOR SALE.
Tn.a EsIl Ta-,,,

A Yankee Notion Wagon, with or
without some goods. For particulars
inquire at this Office. G-2S-w4
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26
TEKRIBLE SLAUGHTER OF
- II To-" -,

T. X i q III -.
New No. l White Fish full weight per
half barrel IS 80
New No. Family 800
g Labrador Herring
verr fine 4 90
White Fish full kits Is
Family 100
" Mackerel, best quail
ityin kits rs
Family Mackerel in
kits l 25
Kansas Winter Wheat Flour per
sack 20
New Turkish Prunes 13 lbs. 90
Kinks White Russian Soap, l6
bars for 100
=" Standard Soap, 20 bars 90
Sterling ." "a bars | 90
Kingsford's Silver Gloss Starch
per lb. 10
Canvassed Sugar Cured Hams,
fresh per lb. Is
Canvassed Sugar Cured Dried
Beef, per lb. .l5
Matches, 300 in each box, only .O5
Clear Sides by the quantity or
otherwise Is
Choice Syrup in kegs 3 25
Very best Syrup bright and clear 3 Is
Plug Tobacco 80 to 70 cts. per lb.
Coffee. and Sugar cheaper than
anybody 81
Carolina Rice. new. IL lbs. l 90
Kensetts' Imperial Peaches, 3 lib.
cans, 5 cans for / 90
kcnsett's Imperial Peaches, 2lb.
cans, cans for l GO
Kensett's Tomatoes, 3 lb. cans, Z
cans for l 90
Teas, Teas, Teas, Teas-cheaper
than ever before ofiered-the bottom
clear out. We will sell every article
we keep cheaper than any house in
the west. Retail everything at whole
sale prices. Save 20pcr. cent by buy
ing of us. Two Good Cigars for
Five Gents.
MoRIARTY Il MCLAuGHLIN.
No. % Main Street. Ottumwa, Iowa.
july 6-d1w win.
Ottumwa weekly courier., 1876-07-26

The Oskaloosa Herald says: "The
Chicago and Rock Island folks are
pushing the road forward ut rapid
rate. The iron is already laid as far
west as Logue's coal bank, which is
one mile and half west of the depot
at this place. AT this point thousands
of ties are piled up for the road west
of this, ard the iron is coming in
every day and unloading at this place
so as to be in readiness to lay as soon
as needed. Bridge timber is also
piled for half mile along the track,
and being framed ready to put up as
soon as they are ready for it, so
there will be no delay when reaching
streams that require bridging. Knox
vile will soon hear the whistle of the
| iron horse"