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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

THE Rev. william Allan Bartlett
lof indianapolis, Indiana, formerly d
Chicago, and an intimate friend Of
VIM. F. Coolbaugh, deceased, preach.
ed the discourse at the funeral 81
deceased on last Saturday. We find
a brief cpitomc of the sermon in tho
Chicago Journal We clip from II
the following touching the suicide Of
the great banker:
ale spoke first of the great mystic.
~ in which all life is involved, very
beautifully portraying the uncertain
ty ofthings human and temporal, and
and alluding to the mysterious term
nation Of the great life Just closed.
He showed that we do not live in that
age where Seneca defends such q
taking off as this, norm an age where
superstitions horror hangs around
the act but that, after tho education
Of eighteen Christian centuries, we
know there is just as much moral re-
sponsibility attached to the act of
salf-destruction as there is to the do
ings of men bcrcft Of their reason,
and no more. After dwelling brief
ly on the exemption from moral culp-
ability which is due the man who thus
acts, lie revealed the sentiment of the
age on the matter by showing that
we do not now wrcak vengeance on
the bodies of the departed friends
thus taken away, nor visit upon them
the maledictions of the church, as was
the custom in ages gone by. The
question asked by this age is the cause
of the decd. 1t is All intelligent age
and searches for the reason that
prompted the departed to do the ir-
reparabfe deed. We want TO know
the cause and are apt to seek it in
and attribute il to some one thing
In the mournful case now before ns
no one thing caused the insanity
The mental alteration here manifest
ed was the result of a strain first
brought on by the panic Of 1873; il
was a gradual loosening process at the
point where the body joins
the mind, aggravated by vast business
responsibilities and thousand incl
dental frets which eliminated in de-
4 brn
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
FURS.

Alaska Seal sacguee, from $500 up.
Alaska Seal Nuffs, from % 90 up
Alaska Seal Boas, IF IN $500 NJ.
Mink NUTS aud Boas, from "a 80 a set, upward.
SILK Fur-lined Garments, from $65 co.
Alaska Sable Sets, from 4750.
A good set OF Fufe a. 10 y ~ $500.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Farmers win do we'll to call on j.
L. Taylor b Co, and get supply Of
Forshas Cure for Hog Cholera. It
i guaranteed TO cure or money rc-
funded.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
a0ostgaae Notes Wanted.

an cents win buy one pound Of the
OV best Baking Powder in the city
ct w. l.. Orr's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
Novelties In Dress Gooss

give richer display of colosings and brilliant ef.
fects this season than for maay years past. and we
az rec wing by every European Steamer fresh
additions to our stock,
The mixed Costume Cloths range In price from
6oc. q yard 20 $500. and on lOw-prfced Dress
Goods. from JOG yard up, many Of them being %
effective No the heavier fahfics
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
For SAC Cheap.

A good, second hand 6 horse pow
or, upright boiler. viii be sold at a
bargain il application is made soon
Mt the COURIER OFFICE. dSwtf
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40 IN

s l will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgage.
WITT o. M. LADD.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
From uonaay,s Daily

From Mondays Daily
VIM. Scribner, of Eddyville, is in
the city. He informs us that the con-
dition Of Mr.. Butcher is considered
very dangerous and that he is no bet
ter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
chnan WaRos,e,

Durfee b Pollard have ON hand .
fine stock Of Spring Farm Wagons
which they will sell for the next six
ty days ct lower figures than was ever
made on. wagons before In this mar
ket. Now is the time to buy ~ they
must be sold. 19-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
sANFoRD's RADICAL CURE
INVALUABLE.

.Iessrs; Wees 8 Porter, wholesale Druggists.
Boston, Mass: GeSfleRaen,-I hnye for some months
felt 1t duty that owe to suffering humanity to
write you, stating the great benefit that have de-
rived from the nse of SASFoRD's RADICAL CunE
FOR CATAEEu. For moro than 20 years have been
afflicted with this very troublesome complaint.
have tried all the remedies that could find, but
without material or permanent benefit. Last fall
the disease had arrived Ht that state that must
have relief or die. Tho entire menlbranous system
had become SO ini!amed. and the stomach 50 dlsor.
could 20 to the Pacific coast, or II go whether
1 should live to coma back or not. cav aaycr-
tisecnt OF this medicine, and although being very
incredulous about specifics or nostrrms OF any
kiu yet in sheer desperation tried this, and was
at once benefited byit. Tho changes OF climate,
chronic disease ofthe liver, and my age over 20
may prevent my entire restoration, but the bene-
OF derive from its daily use is to me fnudlnobls.
and am hoping to be completely cured, and 1T
last arrive at o respectable old age.
III this statement of my case can bo OF any service
TO those afflicted as have been. and enable yon TO
bring this remedy into more general use, especially
on the Pacific coast (where 1t ia much needed), MY
object In writing this note will be obtalrna.
Very truly yours. HENRY WILLIS,
Ar2oRA, N. Y, June, 1876. ofWells, Fargo G. Co.
Each package contains Dr. saniord's Improved
inhaling Tube. and full directions Cor use in gil
cases. Price $i.G0. For sale by all Wholesale and
Retail Druggists and Dealers throughout the United
States and Canndas. WEEKS d POTTER, General
Agents and Wholesale Druggists, Boston, Mass.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

WATcHMAxINa.--If you want your
Watches, Clocks or Jewelry repaired
in good order take them to George
A. Warden, in the Post Office, OF
tumwA, Satisfaction guaranteed. wifi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
Hides, Peits, wool, ana Tailow

Hides, Pelts, Wool, and Tallow
Jos. j. Hadfeld, has removed his
hide store to Dagget & Edgerly's
building on Second Street, where he
will continue to paw the highest mar
ket price in cash for Hides, Pelts,
Wool, Furs, Rags, Tallow and Bees
wax. Farmers can make money by
selling to Hadfield. sep 26-w6m
The A gency City Independentsays :
the Railroad Company is fixing up
the graves of Gen. Street and the old
Indian Chief, Wapello, who are bur-
led near this city. They have been in
q very dilspidatcd condition for some
time and we are glad to see some one
interested in this good work.
1t also says: eve regret to learn of
the sad accident that occurred to our
young friend, W. Munroe, last week.
A horse fell ON him, breaking one of
his legs in two places"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
PREPARED BY
II. *. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.


IL ssi compound extracted from barks, roots
ni'i it,fhs. II IL Natures Remedy. 1t is per-
I3ea i.siiisSs from any bad effect upon the sys-
t''.., bittVnf.-ling and strengthening. 1t acts
i. stir 4ptm tho blood. 1t qiets the nervous
49, fe. lttives YOU gool, sweet sleep at night.
si ty e ;.reat t3nacea for o,ir aged fathers and
Vi !, ~. il giyes them strength, quiets their
@'f2 .a;irii gives tifcni Natures sweet sleep, as
a'as been pfogad By many an aged person. II Is
GsH39e9t Blala Pnfiiier. It'll soothing remedy
3.'f ch.!ffli. II has relieved and cured
'.,iolslat.s IL - very pleasant TO take every
a lii,ek u. il relieves and cures all diseases
ti;ia''a8 from Impure blood. Try the VEGE-
-. iiisa liza fair trial for.yoir complaints;
~. Aati will sas to yonr friend, neighbor and
iiai,t,apcr, : iry IL; II has cured me-"
t@frtt>H i,lr The complaints for which 1t ID
enhn}cndc,t, Il having larger sale throughout
n riteltSiaies than any other one medicine.
n.' Fsso:sas Will Cure t1sesc Cena.
.isislt9.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

will buy : BOYS COAT OF FAIR
quality at CHAs. SAX " Bro.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Capt Lammc will pay the highest
market price in cash for buckwheat
at the Wapello Mills. o3 Pm
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
G cal n IN 9

Cars, Screens, Scales, and all complete.
9-d&Wtf j. q. BRlsCoE.
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9 Per Cenks1aoney.

I can loan In sums Of $500 and up
wards, to suit borrowers, ct s per Ct,
and smaller commission than any
person in the city.
sl7Wtf w. III. G. JAQUEs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
$500
Money TO Loan.

VIII buy you warm OVERCOA1
at CHAs. SAX &c Bro.
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yaano, be Erceyled.


CHARLEsFowS. MASS, March 10, 1869.
ir. III. u. STEVENS: Dear Sir--This is to GER
40 .iiat haze used Your Blood Preparation"
- NY family t"r several years, and think that,
= Safpilila or Uankcrous iiunors, OF Rheunl-
j. Injections, il cannot be excelled; and, as
tt%dii purifier ans, spring medicine, ii Is the best
tDiel have ever used and have used almost
ss'HS;ilia ! can eheerfully recommend 1t to
ans '3'c IN need 81 such medicine.
Yours respectfully,
AIRS. A. A. DTNSMORE,
10 Russell Street.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

I 900, $500, &lOO on farm or city
property. 0. M. LADD.
d&wff x tsa
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
Notice to Parties Buying Cloth.

Falley's Oak Kip Boots, the best
boot In this market at PHILLIPS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

HAyNES-DulEk4o married near Kl.lon, in
s S.sis sSs sss s2s sIi .s :, asE:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Nnssbaum, proprietor Of the OLD
CLoTHIEe HALL, Is still at
his old stand, Nos Union Block and
has no connection with any other
house with the same name in this
city. Remember that
HEADQUARTERS IN CLOTHING
are at Nussbaum's, at his old stand,
No. oS, Union Block. Go and see
him. oct | dit W jan ]
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
OUR IxPORTATiONs

OUR IAPORTATlONS
OF thia se ,son give NJ An uneqaaled stock OF
goods.
Blsck silks, handsome and durable, oil widths,
81 20 to $50. The Hresa American indie structi.
bic Silk, 81 %. 81 p, and 81 50.
Plain Colored silks. new shades. commencing
IS low as l6c. per yard. and ct 81 %, same q
Quality OF last season at 81 Is.
Fancy Broche and Damasse Figures OF the new
Paris shades, from $500 upwards. Trimming
SAtins ct 81 90, worth 81 25
The prices at which we oiYer our silks arc one
quarter to one third less than sst season.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Headquarters for stoves Ia without
doubt at McCarroll and Sons, where,
in addition to other extra heating
stoves they present the Clinton. II is "a
soft coal base burner with all the good
qualities of the more expensive hard
coal favorites and is warranted to be
superior to any soft coal burning
stove in use. really avery hand
some stove for which is claimed supe-
riority, in that 1t is doubls illumina-
ting, has q clinkcrless CRATE, reversible
fiues, dust damper and other inn
provements not in use with any other
soft coal stove. There are four sizes,
are cheaper, easier managed and use
less fuel than any other stove of the
sort in use. nov1ldcod9tw3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
Lord & Taylor
NEW YORK.

We inform the ladies' Of Ottumwa that on,
Mall and xxpfoss Department ID now 20 thor.
oughly organized, they can do their shopping in
New York without the expense of tfsveiioe there
we send sampler OF piece goods with prices plain
ChildrenI Furnishing Goods BY mail to appIicanta
who send us their proper address, tree Of charge,
and II they explain clearly the kind OF goods
wanted, We seldom fail IN suiting hem. mos
the printed catalogue they can always make sc.
lection Of Garments that will give "a. isfaction,
and II 10 only necessary to give the proper meas.
uremcntn to insure tuCcess
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Gives Health, Strength and
appetite.
Ny daughter has received great benefit from
The Use OF the }EGETISE. Her declining health
friends. 4 few bottles of the yEGETrNE res
tored her health, strength and appetite.
n. II. TtLDEN.
Insurance and Real Estate Agent,
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
Ladies' and Children Suits and
Fine Under Clothing.
HOSIERY.

These departments embrace everything pertain.
Jog 20 Female Costume. suited 20 all ages and Or.
cumstances. For full particulars see catslO9ues
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Richard Butcher, Of Eddyvillc, was
attacked with paralysis Yesterday
morning, and from Henry Wilson we
learn that his condition is considered
very precarious. All of the left side
ofhis person 10 completely paralyzed,
and he has remained insensible for
the greater part Of the time during
tho last "a hours.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21
LOCAL DEPARTMENT..
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The rise In the river has damaged
the Golfer dam on the west side of the
channel 80 as to temporarily stop the
work on tbs permanent dam. A few
days Of frosty weather will make it
all right again.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Prepared by Il. +, STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
vsGETINE is SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Headquarters for womens shoes al
wtf PHILLIPS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-21

Ths NON yosh the ln1uranee cem,-
After ! most thorough and exhaust
i've examination Of the affairs Of the
New York Life Insurance Company
Of this city, the State Superintendent
Of insurance makes the glowing re-
port which is published on another
page. In these days of nervous ap-
prehenaion in respect to the safe man
agement and stability CT our financial
institntion, 1t il very gratifying to
chronicle one concerning the conduct
Of which there is absolutely no criti-
cism. It has been economical in its
expenditures, most careful in it's in
vestmcnts, judicious in its assurances
and the business involving millions
upon millions, has bcen managed by
the great corporation with tho
skill and integrity Of private firm.
Tho system of book keeping is de-
clared to be perfect, and all proper
checks are provided to guard policy
holders against losses by any possible
abuses of trusts The report says =: .
"Judged by the hardest test that
could DO applied under the law, and
with every doubtful item eliminated
from their resources, the net surplus,
% shown by the detailed statement Of
this Company, which follows,
amounts to $685., $3.50.
"This exhibit clearly establishes the
fact that where q Life Insurance Conn.,
pany is honestly, ably and prudently
managed, there 10 no occasion to force
3 showing Of solvency by including
In its assets prospective value of real
estate, and excesses Of premium pay
ments to be received.
"FOr the reasons above given the
superintendent has no hesitation in
saying that this great corporation is
entitled to public confidence, and its
officers to his wnrmcst commenda-
tion."
The total assets are 49,, l99, 800, the
total Liabilities &26,982, 742, and tho
surplus is already stated.
Such report is monument of
honor to the Company, and we take
pleasure in adding our commentator
to the numerous plaudits which the
New York Life Insurance Company
and its officers are everywhere re-
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-04-12
A Strange Suicide.

The Suicide of George G. Wheeler, a
chemist, living in Dundee, Canada, is
one of the strangest ever recorded. He
was hard student, thirty-one years old,
who lived by himself, working in q
small laboratory by day and watching
the stars by night through small tele-
scope. About six months ago he told
his friends that he had made chemical
discovery which would carry his renown
to the ends of the earth. The hallucin-
alton which took possession of him was
that he had succeeded in making a
preparation which, when scattered on a
dead person, would restore life. Neither
the arguments nor jeers of his friends
changed his belief. He resolved to kill
himself in order TO have the efficacy of
his resurrection powder tested. A large
bottle, labeled creative, all changeful,
material assistant, was found beside the
letter, together with letter addressed to
scientific gentleman, giving directions
as to the method of testing the truth of
his discovery. The machine used by the
young man to accomplish his suicides a
marvel of ingenuity. A stout wooden
framework supports a large balance
wheel, to which are attached knives,
portions Of scythes and an ak head.
Back of this there is complex arrange
ment of small wheels and pulleys, all
operated by powerful steel spring.
When set in motion the machine is
capable of running at frightful rate OF
speed for the space of ten minutes.
Close by is a three-sided trough in which
he must have placed himself after setting
the devilish arrangements in motion.
His head, which he laid under the wheel,
was mangled beyond recognition. When
his body was found his brains were
oozing out of deap cut in the back part
of his skull.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-04-12

possible to distinguish HIM among them,
and he must have fired, for We saw an
ostrich fall. This seemed to us the
moment of fortune; We galloped toward
the scene of action, and had, in trice,
reached the field of battle. But how
strange was the sight which greeted us
Not the real ostriches, but the feigned
one, did we find knocked down, and in
danger of being killed. He had SHOT an
arrow, but the poison had not been suffi.
GENTLY strong to be fatal, and when Kulu
advanced further in among the flock, the
suspicious of the ostriches had been
aroused, and they began to attack the
traitor with will. Soheartily did they
beat him with their wings, that the poor
yellow would most assuredly have been
killed had we not at that instant ridden
up to his rescue. The wings of ostriches
are wonderfully strong, and as running
away did no good, the poor Caffre was
felled to the ground. In the scuffie his
ostrich disguise fell of, which was a
fortunate circumstance for him, for the
ostriches desisted from their blows, and
gave him puzzled, sidelong glances, dur
ing which time we had ridden up to the
spot.
81 was fortunate enough to shoot the
hindmost ostrich, and we presently found
the one Kulu had wounded lying upon
the ground. But the poor Caffre was
frightened almost out of his wits. We
gave him the name of Ostrich, and often
leased him on the subject of the blows
he had had in his bird-disguise."
Kulu's discontinue is lesson to all
hypocrites and counterfeiters who en-
deavor to cheat others by assuming dis
guise of any sort.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-04-12
HiccOughed to Death.

DR.. Elton says he was called to see
man named Henry HOskins, a slate
miner, aged forty.tve years. Hoskins
said that be had gone to work without
breakfast, as he had not felt well. About
eight o'clock he had drank some cold
water, and the hiccough set 10, violently
at first. but subsequently he did not
mind it much, thinking it would soon
disappear. 1t did not, however, and he
then tried several local remedies, such as
drinking nine swallows of water, putting
cold piece of slate down his back, and
such like cures. He became alarmed,
for he felt he was getting weaker every
minute. 1t continued with renewed
violence, and Hoskins was advised to 90
home by the boss. His wife made him
hot coffee, and he tried to eat break fast,
but his appetite was entirely gone. He
began to SILVER, and the hiccough con-
tinued as bad as ever. The doctor was
then sent for. He at once administered
twenty drops OF sal volatile aud fifteen
drops of ether in wine-glass full OF
camphor-water, but that did not do any
good. The doctor then tried to divert
the mans mind from 1t, but it was all
to no purpose. He then gave the man
thirty drops of laudaDum, and drove
back to his house to procure other medi-
cine. Still tie hiccough continued, and
in fifteen minutes after the doctor left
the man was corpse. Hoskin seemed
to be perfectly healthy in every respect.
His throat swelled great deal before he
died, and he seemed to stranglc before
his sufierings were over.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-04-12

be spared by laying the blades for half
an hour in bath prepared as above de-
scribed. As soon as taken out of the
bath they should be wiped, and soft
sandstone hone passed along would leave
good and uniform edge behind 1t.
OFTEN in a fine orchard we find one or
more trees leaning over so far as to de-
stroy the beauty of the whole orchard.
1t is also much more difficult to cultivate
around leaning tree. This may easily
be remedied while the trees are young,
by partially digging up and replanting
the trees. The roots will be found
smallest on the side from which the tree
leans and, therefore, these roots should
be loOsened from the earth, the tree set
in perpendicular position, and carefully
fastened by stakes and guys and the
earth replaced around the roots. 1t
would be we'll to add some rich compost
to promote their growth. If, as is very
probable, the top of the tree has become
One-sided, it should be pruned 80 as to re-
store the balance. In this way we have
"righted up" pear trees six inches
through the stem; but the best way is
to look after the young trees and not per-
NIT them to depart from the way of up
riehtness.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-04-12
A Regular French story.

The following sublimely impudent
dodge was some time since adopted by a
Partisan thief: a lady entering her apart
ment, discovered that man was beneath
her bed. With much presence of mind
she exclaimed ooh, dear what bore;
1 forgot my parcel, after ALL" and pres
emily left the room locking the door.
The thief looked out of the window, and
saw there was no escape that way, and 80
he proceeded to undress himself and get
into bed. Before long key turned in
the door, and a voicecame from the bed, as
the lady, accompanied by an officer of
the police, entered, asking" Why, what's
all this about % Then, as they approached
the bed, he exclaimed; "Ah. hahl 1 see
how it is. Madame is tired of me, is she,
and thinks she will be rid of me in
this way2 Well, well, I'll CO." In vain
the lady Indignantly protested, and de-
manded his arrest. The officer thought
that 1t would be useless, under the cir
to detain him and he was
soon out of bed and away.