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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
LOST

July 8, 1877, the following describ
ed notes, and all persons are notified
not to negotiate for them: k&t
Note made by j. Smaliey for Il
Hampson, date Sept. lst, 1876. fol
1910, payable one day after dat.
1919 interest from date.
Note made by J. w. McReynod.
for i. Hampson, date Aug. Is, 1876
for $67.93, payable one day after
date, lO& interest from date.
Note made by j. Peck for f. lamp
son, date Dec. l, 1875, for $54.23, pay.
able one day after date, 1875 intst
from date.
Note made by +. Farquhar for II. T.
Hawthorn, date Dec. 1875, for $ll5
payable eleven months after date
1096 interest from date.
Note made. by George Sylvester fol
+. Hampson. date Feb. Z, 1876. fol
$l5S.53, payable one day after date
1923 interest from date. 5s4E
Note made by j. Fowler for +.
Hampson, date Aug. 26, 1876, for
SOL, payable one day after date,
10o6 interest from date.
Note made by J. Brison for +.
Hampson, date Aug. %, 1876, for
Sl6.95, payable one day after date,
lOoo interest from date.
Two notes made by A. Vannoy for
F. Hampson, one dated Aug. 26, 1875,
for 1886, payable one day after date,
one dated Doc 10, 1875, for $1,000
payable one day after date, 1Ooa from
date.
Note made by b. Burgess for f.
Hampson, date Aug. Is, 1876, for
$l9.67, payable one day after date,
1925 interest from date.
+. HAMPsoN.
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A Solaco for the Aged.

In the decline oflifc, as the vigor of
the system wanes, and infirmities at.
tack it to which In early life it was a
stranger, the use of a safe medicinal
stimulant is highly advisable Moth
ing, as experience shows, is so admira
ably adapted to the wants of old people
as Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs, 1t is a
real solace to the aged, and the best
safeguard they eau possibly use against
the complaints to which they are pecu-
liarly liable. 1t invigorates tho body
and cheers the mind, is pure, agreeable
and effective. Rheumatism, lnmbago.
and govt are more frequently develop.
ed in age than in youth or middle life.
Hostetter's Bitters are an excellent
remedy for those painful disorders,
and also fortify the system against
them. They never create undue ex-
element, arc gentle in their action, and
arc infinitely purer than the unmedi.
Gated stimulants of commerce.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
A MODEL INSURANCE STATE
MEMT.

1t is really refreshing at time like
this to read such a statement as that
of the Home Fire Insurance Compa-
ny, of New York, with its clear,
straightforward exhibit of figures,
which are also facts. The public has
been mystiiied and muddled to such a
degree by delusive and deceptive in
surance statements, and there are yet
so many bubbles remaining to be
pricked, that q business-like, trust
worthy and fresh exhibit like that of
the Home is quite timely and reas-
surfing. The people are in temper
of mind which will appreciate this
"forty-eighth semi-annual statement"
showing, as it does, the precise con-
dition of our largest fire company at
so late date as July lst. Compare
lively few of the fire companies make
these scmi-annual exhibits, the rule
being to publish all through the year
Cor not to publish at alp the figures
of January l, and to let it go at that.
The Home, however, is one of the ex-
ceptions to this bad rule, and its
managers find their reward in often
taking the public into their conf
dence. The example is worthy of
universal following. 1t is to be noted
also that the Homes statement tells
the whole story. Everything that is
needed for the information of the
public is plainly stated. Clean cash
or its equivalent is the real basis.
What the Company owes as we'll as
what it owns, is all set down. There
is no humbug in the line of "sub-
scribed capital" there is no draw
back in the way of "life liabilities y
nothing of the barnacle or dropsical
order. A grand total of $6,l43;275 of
assets, onc-sixth of which represents
the net surplus over all liabilities, all
admirably and safely invested, is
something to be proud Of, and we are
not surprised that the managers of
the Home sink all difIidence in their
mode of stating their condition. We
wish all fire companies, American and
foreign, were as well ballasted, both
with capital and brains. as this favor
ite New York office. Fire insurance
would, in such case, be entirely
worthy # tho name, and property
lowncrs might rest perfectly easy as
to their indemnity in the event OF
loss.
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ovookee1 whlaIkv.

We learn in . private note from
Capt. Charles r. Brown, Internal Rev
enue agent Of this city, dated at
Cheyenne, the 10th inst, that the Gov
eminent has just won decree Of for
fixture against lot Of crooked whis-
Ky seized there on telegrahic order
dnring the Milwaukee whisky war.
1t wasa part Of an immense lot Of H.
licit whisky made and rcctified by the
extensive family Of Rendskopfs the
principal whisky swindlers in Mil
waukee, which was sent to dealers in
many Of the leading cities of the
northwest.
The Courts have thus far forfeited
every lot Of II q far IS the cases have
been tried, thus jnstifying the seizure.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

SALT LAKE, July 23.-Helena, Mon.
tana, advices of the 23d from Mis-
sopla to the morning Of the 2lst, re-
port Mat Is lodges Of hostiles in the
Wallet have come over q LOlo trail
the ltdians are coming in fast and all
the stttlers are moving into the stock
adesi Indians appear to be trying to
escaN through the upper end Of Bit
ter Rot into the Big Horn country.
Their IL no doubt that they belong to
josef h's band. The mail rider says
It is eported that quite q number OF
lndi)hs are wounded. A company
Of 4ldiers left Fort Ellis for Mis-
soulb yesterday, and others will fol.
low rom some other posts - speedily
possible,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

From the. Cheyenne daily Leader we
learn that Thomas j. Street died in
that place on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
Mr.. Street was born in Wapello coun-
ty, and at an early day practiced law
in Oskaloosa. The Leader in notic-
ing the very large concourse of peo-
pie which attended his funeral, char
acterises him as the Gland mark of the
bar of Wyoming" and the bar of AL
bany county, in a fitting set of resolu-
tions, passed very high encomium
upon him as man and attorney. The
deceased was son of Thomas Street,
(also now dead), and grandson of
General Street who lies buried on the
old Agency farm in this county, who
was one Of the early Agents for the
Sac and Fox Indians.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
Gold in the white Mountains
A Rich Aurlferous Deposit In New
Hampshire.
Efnn, fha Naur ynrt IJarotn

/
| Hampshire.
From the Now York Herald.
MILAN, N. H., July 1.-THE resi-.
dent and surrounding population
hereabouts is greatly exercised over
the recent discovery in the town OF
enormous gold and other valuable
mineral deposits. The extravagant
reports which have gone forth have
brought hither many experienced
miners and prospectors, and so exten.
sive has been the rush that the Grand
Trunk Railroad has established re- g.
ular station at the point of the aurif.
erous discovery, which is abou,
100 miles from Portland, Nc.
and only dozen miles from the fa.
nous Summer resort of Gorham
N. II.
The discovery was accidentally
made few days ago by Mr.. Fogg on
farm which he had owned for up.
ward Of twenty years. He sold out
the whole tract at fabulous sum to
Ell. *. Flaglcr, of Boston. That
"there is millions in il" is believed by
everybody here, and the assays which
u0SC DCcu Hl6uC WARRANT Tic Opinion
that this country is rich in gold and
other valuables.
The vein which has been discover
ed is over eighteen feet in width
with well-dcfined walls. running
northeast and southwest, and extend
ing for over mile. Tho lode con.
tains copper and lead, carrying gold
and silver very rich, the ore being
clean and solid from wall to WALL
A blast put in few days ago and
throwing ten tons, assayed as high as
$3.50 and $3.50 per ton, so per cent. of
the mineral product being copper, 20
per cent. each of gold and lead, and
10 per cent. of silver.
Pending the excitement Mr.. Flag
Ter is undecided whether he will work
the whole mine himself or dispose of
portions of it. In any event the New
Eldorado promises to bring this here
tofore secluded section prominently
before the country, and the rural res
idents are getting ready for the an
ticipated reproduction Of the scenes
of early mining life in California.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
ORIGINAL NOTICE,
To Ann Griffith Edward Nasterson A A Mos,o,

To Ann Griffith, Edward Masterson, A A Master
brand, defendants:
Yon are each hereby notified that on or befor
the 10Th day OF August, 1877, the plaintiff, Charlie
Blake, will file his petition with the Clerk o
the District Court OF Wapello County, Iowa
making yourselves and others defendants, askipl
for the foreclosure of mortgage on Lots Eigh
and Nine Is & 81, in Block Three (3) of Blake
Addition 10 the City Of Ottumwa, in Wapell,
County, Iowa, given to plaintiff by one Patricl
Masterson, lnow deceasedl to secure q note givel
to plaintiff by said Patrick Masterson for 500. 90
drawing 10 per cent. interest, compounded from
Apfil 18th, 1874, no part of which, has been paid
The mortgage also provides for reasonable Attor
ney fees, and the petition will further ask for
special execution to sell said mortgaged premise.
for the amount of said note and interest togctIel
with $50 attorneys fees, and costs, any balance
remaining unsatisfcd to stand rs a claim against
the estate of said Patrick MastersOn
Now unless you appear and defend on or before
noon oil the second day of the next Term of said
Court, to be begun and held at Ottumwa. in said
County and State. ON August 9th, 1877, your de-
fault will be taken, and Judgement and decree
rendered as prayed. VIII MCNETT,
july 2jwSt. Attorney for Piaintifl.
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.MERlfF,S sAn.l;

BY virtue OF an execution to me directed from
the Clerk of The Circuit Court of Wapello county
Iowa, on a Judgment obtained before \ IL Ret
ger, j. r., April as.,, is7T; Transcript isnin san
court, on the 18th day OF May, 1871. in favor o
Hiram Spragg, as plaintiff, and against Johr
Runne!ls, as defendant. for the sum of Fiffy-s al,
and 39-lOo Dollars and costs taxed at 81 20 and &C
cruing costs, have levied upon, the following
real estate taken rs property of said defendant
satisfy said execution, to-wit:
commencing at the Sc corner of the Sc \ Of the
Sc u of Section IL, thence west so rods, thence
north % rods. thence east - s-l0 rods, theme,
south rods, thence east as rods, thence south
3-S rods, thence east 90 Al rods, thence south
Sc Il rods to place of beginning, containing q
acres more or less, situated In Section IL, Town
ship %. Range Is west.
And will offer the same for sale to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, on the lth day of August
lsii, in front of the Court House in Ottum.
wa, Iowa, at the hour of o'clock, p. M, Of sale
day, when and where due attendance will be civ.
en- by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa. July 2 1877.
julyis.w2-4j0 T. r. SPlLMAN, sheriff said Co
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

From both City and Country
should not fail to visit Mrs. Plat &
Highlands millinery Store in Curlew
Block, In i. III. Wilson's old stand,
and SEQ their nice new Goods and
price them before they buy else
where. Especial pains will be taken
10 please customers as to style, quail
ly and price. mll-d&wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
SIlERIFF,S SALE,

By virtue ofan execution to me directed from tn
Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Wapello CO., Iowa
on Judgment obtained beforeT. Riordan, j. r
day Of December, 1874. in favor of Sarah Hui q
plaintiff, and against David Lann1ng, as defend
ants, for the sum of Eighty Dollars and cost
taxed at {S.60-lG0, and accrning costs, hay
levied upon the following real estate taken as IN
property OF said defendant, to satisfy said execu
ton, to-wit:
The south half % northwest 4 OF the south
east X Of lection ~, TOWNSHIPS ~. Ranre il
Wspello County, Iowa
And will offer the same for sale to the highes
bidder for cash In hand on the Ist day OF August
1871, In front of the Court House 10 Ottimwa
Wapeilo county, Iowa, at the hour of O'Clock
p. m. of said day, when and where due attend
anca will be given by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa. May "a. 1877
july Is Sw450 4. p. SPlLMAS, sheriff said Co
BY j. g. SLAUGHTER Deputy
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ANOTHER STRIKE.

SEDAL1A, Mo-, July A.-The em
ployes Of the Missouri, Kansas Il Tex
as railroad struck this morning
About 10 o'clock stock train came
in from the south and on arriving
here the men ran the engine into the
round house and then took the stock
cars down to the stock yard. unload.
ed the stock, returned the cars to the
depot and delivered them to the di.
vision Supt. saying they would work
no longer till the 3 months back pay
was paid and wages resorted to
what they were before the last 2 cuts.
No freight trains moved to-day.
Four companies of the % infantry,
under command of Gen. JEFF. G. Da.
Wis, passed east at 9 10, with section
Of artillery and q Gatling gun. The
troops were switched of at Wyan-
dott, Kansas, but came through on
time. No disturbance here.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
SMERIrF,S SALE

BY virtue of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Wapello county
Iowa, on Judgment obtained in said court on
The l4th day of June, 1877. in favor OF T. Eagan
as plaintiff. and against =. A. Parish as defendant
for the sum of Five Hundred and Sixty two and
20 100 Dollars and costs taxed at $50 20 aud &C.
crung costs, l have levied upon the following
real estate taken as the properly of said defend.
ant to satisfy said execution to-wtt:
sixty feet in width OF the north side of Ont To-
No. twenty three (2'l, In the city OF Ottumwa
Wapello county. Iowa.
And Will offer the same for sale to the highes
bidder for cash in hand on the 18th day OF August
1877. IN front OF the Court House. in Ottunwa
Wapello county, Iowa. a, the hour of O'Clock D
N: OF said day, when and where due attendance
will be given by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa. Junel9, 1877.
T. y. SPlLMAN
july1S-2w $50 Sheriff of saia "a
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Be sure you buy your Boots and
Shoes at Phillips', ~ a25Wtl
From the Daily of the 93d inst.
DEAD.


Lieutenant Thomas Tobin, Of the
Sheridan Guards, Of this city, died
quite suddenly this morning of infia-
nation of the bowels at Colfax Iowa,
where he had recently gone ho-
ping to recuperate his system. His re-
mains were brought down this even
ing, and will be buried tomorrow
at the Catholic cemetery under the
auspices Of the Sons of st. Patrick to
which deceased belonged. His own
company and the Ottumwa Guards
will furnish the military escort.
Lieutenant Tobin was a single man
aged %, and highly respected by all
his acquaintance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

"The country at large has not gone
into any1 panic over the failure Of
those st. Louis monetary institutions.
1t seems to be generally understood
that in ST. Louis, when man gets too
poor to set UP in any other business,
he starts ank."-DuJaque Times.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

Sixty-five dollars and thirty -eight
cents was all the money which the
people of Howard county, Iowa,
found In their county safe.
They ought to have 10000 in it,
but their defaulting County Treasur-
er, Frank Kyle, has that.
1t is supposed that he overlooked
the $65.38.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

DEADwooD, July 2l.-It is report
ed that the government surveying par.
ty with Lieut.. Lemply's command
were attacked this morning by In.
dams near Red Water. The govern.
ment party lost three killed and 8
number of horses and mules and
most Of their guns, ammunition and
instruments. The party are still
surrounded. A detachment of cav.
airy has been ordered to their relief
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

DETROIT, July N.-The genera
manager, Broughton, of the Grea
Western, has acceded to the wishe,
of the men ON that line, which is /
reduction Of two and half per cent
on wages up to as per month and
five per cent. on wages over $45 pei
month, to be in force for three months
consequently everything is working
smoothly on the Great Western.
About 100 employees of the Grand
Rapids and Indiana road held meet
ing last evening at Grand Rapids and
drew up and presented President
Hughart 3 petition asking that theil
wages be restored to what they were
previous to June LIST. President Hug.
hart promised to meet them to-day
and give his answer.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

Nothing enhances the appearance
of house more than tasty Wall Pa
per and handsome Window Curtains.
Never buy until you examine the
stock of Messrs. Williamson Il Fin
ley. : n d&w1teachwtf
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+ & Continued From Fourth Page.)
Proceedings OF the Democratic
County Convention Continued.
There was a regular furorc of cx.
element when the announcement
| was made that Poag had been nomi.
mated, and the Convention refused ID
make the nomination unanimous.
The next thing was the nomination
Of Sheriff, the first ballot to be infor.
NAL. The nominees are as follows
with the votes they received:
Jno. r. Lewis %, D. w. Stewart AZ
w. II. McCnc9, Sam. Packwood IL
Jacob Lowenberg Z, J. M, Spaulding
Is. $3.50 r SF'3 e
The first regular ballot resulted as
follows: at
Lewis %, Stewart 80, McCue Z
Packwood 10, Lowcnberg l, Spanl-
ding 4.
Before the vote was announced w,
g. Linn and DR.. Averill, Of Center
township, changed from Lewis to
Stewart. Adams township changed
to Stewart and Agency also changed
two votes to Stewart and sent him
over the fence flying-giving him ~
out of 120 votes Lei
M. b. Myers was nominated for
Auditor by reclamation. =
The following named persons were
nominated for School Superintcnd-
emit. Il On formal ballot the vote stood
|assfollows: SekEE
W. A. McIntirc Sc, Wingate &c,
Griffith IL, Balm IL, w. II. Dixon 13,
Myers l.
.s}Ge-a SECOND BALLOT. a sG
McIntirc 81, Wingatc 81, Balm 6,
Dixon g. a .E.-' 81. 1900
The next thing in order was the
nomination Of candidate for Coun-
ty Supervisor The first ballot was
formal. ~
David Ullery 81, Geo. N. Fair 50,
III. Rhinehart %. .5f. IN
SECOND BALLOT. M ~
Ullery SO, Fair 70, Rhinehart 2. ~
Drs. Lathrop and Douglass were
placed in nomination for the office Of
Coroner. The ballot was formal and
resulted:
y Ell. Lathrop 65 T.sJ. Douglass as.
An effort was made to select cam
didate for Surveyor but as there
were no persons in the party who
knew how to survey except those
that had been previously beaten, that
place on the ticket was left vacant.
p w. w. Cory introduced rcsolu-
ton which be read much better than
he did the regular resolutions, the
purport Of which was the recounting
of the eminent and patriotic services
of S. b. Evans, as chairman of the
Democratic County Central Commit
tee. The resolution, we believe, was
adopted.
By this time the country delegates
had generally left for home and the
Convention adjourned in a manner
as solemn as funeral procession.
After the adjournment of the Con-
vention the Central Committee had
meeting and selected w. w, Cory as
chairman of the committee.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

Gov. Hartranft, of Pennsylvania,
and suite, arrived at Salt Lake emonte
to California on a junketing tour,
Saturday evening, and upon receiv-
ing dispatch giving an account of
the beginning of the Pittsburg riots,
returned on the next train to his state
which just now stands in great need
of a governor at home.
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STRIKE AT sUNBURY, PA

SuNBuRY, July N.-The Philadel.
phia and Erie train men struck here
last night. This morning they com.
PEELED the shop hands and machinists
to strike. The excitement is great
but thus far no overt act has been
committed.
The Grand Army of the Republic
Of Philadelphia has taken steps to or
ganize for the purpose of rendering
assistance in suppressing the railroad
troubles here. There are ~ posts in
that city and l,50O men will respond
on short notice to any demand for
their services. Their tender of as
distance has been accepted by the
mayor and arms will be furnished
them. Mayor Stokley Of Philadel-
phia has issued orders this morning
that the police force shall be doubled
which gives that department 1000
additional men.
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Fruit can wax, for sale at
JOHN L. MooRE's. lS-v
lS-w3t

From specials to the State Register
we CLEAN that on Saturday afternoon
at Oskaloosa, Iowa, a difficulty oc-
Cured at brewery between John
and Dave Golden, brothers, and some
employees of the brewers. In the
melee Dave Golden was fatally shot.
The parties were all arrested.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

Messrs. Williamson " Finley, on
Main street. have one of the hand
soonest Drug Stores in the city. 1t is
Q model Of neatnesss and every pre-
scription is carefully compounded by
an experienced hand. dSwltewtf
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SMEIsIFF,S SAFE

BY virtue of M execution to me directef
lrom the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court of Wapello Co
Iowa, on a judgment obtained in said court, or
the 2yth day of October 1877 in favor of Silas Pot
Ter, Y Co as plaintiff, and against Hardin, Myer.
d 20. and john Hardin as defendants, fort he sum
OF Four Hundred and. Twenty two and 81 100 Dol
lars and costs taxed at 1860 and accruing costs
have levied upon the following real estate taken
as property of said defendant to satisfy said ex-
ecution, to-wt:
The undivided ope-third interest of John Uar-
din and Mary a. Hardin of lots Nos Eight Cs) and
Nine 80 with all the improvements thereon, ex-
cept Odd Fellows Hall in the second story of store
building situated in said building In Block "a
And will offer the same for sale to the highes,
bidder for cash in hand, on the 2sth day of July.
1871, in front Of the Court House, In OttIm.
o'clock p m. of said day. when and where due
attandance will be given by the undersigned.
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa. May q, 1871.
july ls.2w-45O I. r. SPIJ.MAN, Sheriff said Co
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n. n. N. MEDICINE
OASIS, Iowa. s

OASIS, IOWA, Sept. y.
! have sold great deal of Patent
Medicine, but mono has given better
satisfaction than the II. II. IT. have
sold 1t to men, for sick horses, who
thought no remedy could bring them
through, but it proved a specific in
every instance. 1t has proved to be
q sure cure for Neuralgia. I would
recommend it to oil in need of a
speedy remedy for man and beast.
SAM. f. ADAIR.
For sale by dealers generally.
j. l.. TAYLOR Il Co., Wholesale
Agents, Ottumwa, Iowa.. eod&w