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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07
ana Barnard Convention,

Breeders and FASinets Convention.
The breeders and farmers of
Northern and Central Iowa propose
to hold a three days convention at
Charles City, Floyd county, COM
mencing Tuesday, Feb. 20, at one
o'clock p. M, and closing Thursday
noon; the 22nd. All breeders, far
mcrs and others who believe in
advancing the Agricultural and Live
Stock interests of our State are
earnestly invited to come and have .
plain talk face to face, telling cncour-
agements' and discouragements ana
trying to help each other over rough
places. Every man knows some
thing his neighbor does not. CONE
AND TELL IT AND E AS GOOD AS You
GIVE. Prof. 8. A. Knapp, Pres. A. s.
WEIGH, Hon. J. B. Grinnell and many
others promise to be there. The
Charles City Hotels have agreed to
make a liberal deduction in price of
board to those attending the conven-
ton. dewitt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07
An Over.Anxious Man

He was around yesterday after
noon inquiring after "the latest" and
he looked so hard UP and knocked
about that many wondered what
possible benefit a political victory
could be to him. When they made
bold to ask him he replied:
"Well, you see, my brother Bill is
fishing for the Office of Secretary OF
War;"
ale is, chi"
Eyes, sir and if he gets in he will
get brother Sam appointed Revenue
Collector"
EYES,"
"And then Sam will get the old
mar appointed Postmaster"
YES
"And the old man will set my
brother-in-law appointed as a letter.
carrier
eyes,
"And my brother-in-law will use
his influence to get me appointed
weigh-master of the western District
and then the whole family will walk
around in clover up to their knees,
You sec how much depends upor
this thing. How has Florida gone? p
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Force ofHabit.

HIGHLAND, q FeD. z. 1870.
EDITORS COURIER There was an
incident occurred here this morning
which l thought would make a some
what interesting item for your paper,
SO l thought would send it to you,
and If you think it worthy please
print it in your next issue.
1t will be remembered that the
weather was extremely mild last
week, which mildncss, induced the
President of one of our western
colleges to go from his house to the
college without his overcoat. On
reaching the chapel, he began to take
of his o%vercoat, as was his custom,
and he did not notice his mistake UNI
til attracted by the manifestations OF
the students, as he was in the act OF
folding his coat carefully in one OF
the pews. However, he got inside
that garment about three times as
quick as he was ever known to be-
fore /; and, with the illustration which
he had just presented, gave the stu
dents quite a forcible lecture on the
force Of habit. Yours &c,
ID, A. Il.
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from Happy Hollow.

HAPPY HOLLOW, Jan. ~, 1874.
EDIToRs COURIER 1T may not be
~displeasing to some ofthc readers of
the COURIER, to know something
about this place called Happy Hollow.
The name of it, at present, would be
far o appropriate if it was called
Reform Hollow. There is generally
one hundred and fifty coal miners
and other employees, working at the
mines. AS a class, miners are in gen.
eral, when not at work, busily seek.
ing some other mode of entertain
ment, and it is generally found in
the beer shop when there is no other
to be had close by; SO has the case
been with most ofus at this place for
several years.
There has come here of late a new
underground superintendent, of a
sort of q philosophical turn of mind.
He is working gradually, with the adj
vantage the present financial circum-
stances of the miners to aid him, to
elevate their moral culture and to
employ their time in usefulness as
well. They have a room here Sc
lected for the miners as a body and
also for others who wish to join the
society or institute, as it is called, for
the purpose of reading and other ex-
erciscs of learning for general ediflca-
ton. They have several numbers OF
weekly political papers and magazines
engaged for their use. So you sec we
have what you might call a reform
school, at the Hollow, and hope for
perpetual good. There was need of
something of this kind at this place
for many years, and many other pla-
ces SIMILAR, are in need of the same
the present day. There seems to be
a growing interest with nearly all the
men at pit No. 3, in behalf of the new
institute, as there are many ofthem can
see that it is money in their pockets
with food and development to the
mind. 1t is Of untold benefit to the
employers as well as to the employ
ces, to have a man to superintend men
for the elevation of their character
as well as superintend their manual
labor.
Mr., seems to be one of thai
kind, the right man in the right place.
| We are feeling the depression that il
in the field of labor, at this place, like
many thousands of other places in the
country. The cause Of it in the mines
of Iowa, is over number of miners in
the east, who come and overcrowd
the works here, although the coal
trade in Iowa is still on the increase
every year and likely to be for years
to come 1t is hard no doubt for ma
ny bosses to refuse men work, wher
they come, stating their circumstan
ces which are pitiful to behold, and
there is other bosses that will over
crowd works with men, regardless OF
their already employed numbers
"May ! work for you? how muci
will you give me ?" is the situation o
the masses ofthe people to-day. How
long will this republic last in its pres
ent condition. 1t looks as if there
is an empire in our republic mightier
than the republic itself, and that |.
the empire of capital and individual
ism. The absolute power of this cap
ital and individualism must be con
trolled by legislation, for the goot
and safety of the republic. We will
never make permanent progress un'
less we have legislation to that effect
FRATERNALLY II. II.
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New BUILDINGS.

Mr.. B. J. Bartlett, the architect, has
just shown us q plan for an elegant
new building which he has made for
Col. Sam. Mahon, which is to be
erected on the lattcr's beautiful plat
of ground on East Court street, near
ly opposite DIR. Warden's residence.
1t is to be AZ feet square, two-and-
a-half stories high, built of brick,
with terra Gotta trimmings,and French
roof covered with slate, heated by
steam, and with all the modern inn
provements necessary to make an
elegant and comfortable home. 1t
will be a valuable addition to that
slightly locality.
Architect Bartlett is also engaged
on the proposed plans for the enlarge
ment and Improvement of Conn
Lewis Opera House. 1t is proposed
by MI. Lewis to build another brick
business house adjoining the hall on
the south, thus enabling him to move
the entrance farther south, and great
ly enlarge and improve his hall, max
ing it capable of seating comfortably
n thousand people. The plan con-
templates raising the roof so as to
make the hall AZ feet higher putting
in a gallery, and charging the stage,
so as to make it in every respect one
of the most convenient, capacious and
elegant Opera Houses in Iowa.
We understand from Mr.. Bartlett
that work will probably commence
at once on both of these buildings,
and we hear from other sources that
it is certain that the season of 1877
will witness much activity in building
enterprise in our city.
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FORTY YEti:> stpaag rHr PUBLIC,
DIR. G.. McLANE'S
CELEBRATED
IVERPILLS.
Hepatiiis, or Liver Complaint,

Symptoms Of a Diseased Liver.
pain in the riglitside, under the edge
Of the ribs, increases on pressure I;
sometimes the pain is in the left side /;
the patientis rarely on the left
side sometimes the pain is felt under
the shouldcr-blade, and it frequently
extends to the top Of the shoulder, and
is sometimes mistaken for a rheuma-
tism in the arm. The stomachis affect
ed with loss Of appetite and sickness;
the bowels in general are costivc,
sometimes alternative with lax /; the
heads troubled with pain, accompan-
led with a dull, heavy sensation in the
back part. There is generally a con-
siderable loss of memory, accompan-
led with a painful sensation of having
left undonc something which ought to
have been done. A slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The pa
tent complains Of WEAKNESS and de-
bility ; he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains Of a
prickly sensation ofthe skin ; his spir-
its are low /; and although he is salts.
fed that exercise would be beneficial
to him, yet he can scarcely summon
up fortitude enough to try it, In fact,
he distrusts every remedy. Several Of
the above symptoms attendthe disease,
but eases have occurred where few of
them existed, yet exapination Of the
body, afterdeath, has shown the LIVER
to have been extensively %derangcd.
AGUE AMI FEVER.
Din. c. MCLANE's LIVER Pills, IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive OF
the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to,
or after taking Quinine. W. would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease to give them A FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements and as
asinple purgative !heyare unequaled
REwAKE OF LIMITATIONS.
The genuine DIR. C. MCLANE's
LIVER Pills are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on
the lid, with the impression DIX.
MCLANE's LIVER Pills.
The genuine MCLANE' LIVER Pills
bear the signatures of c. MCLANE.
and FLEMING BRcs. OH the wrappers.
EInsist on your druggist orstore-
keeper giving you the genuine DR.. c.
McLANE's LIVER PILLS, prepared
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storekeepers generally.
To those wishing to give DIR c. MCI.ANR's LIVER
Pitts a trial, we will faail post paid to any part OF
the United States. one box OF Pills for twenty FIVE
cents. FL.EMISE BROS. Pit.shurg. p.
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~Thlrty.ejght Souls

"That beat as onc," as shown by
Clerk Godley's record of marriage
licenses for the extremely cold
month Of January, 1877.
D. O. Drake and Amy Alexander.
Frederick M. Hanger and Frances M.
Harrow.
Francis M. Lyon md Marietta Rog-
ers.
w. s. McElwer and Cora A. Lyon.
John Thorn aud Augusta Larson.
John Holm and Caroline Murnegan,
Oliver Stevens and Ella Buckner.
John Howdyshell and Eliza Smith.
J. 1. Wininger and Fannie Mussel-
man.
John Cottrell and Nancy M. Stump.
Benz. F. Cottrell and Syrena X.
Stump.
J. Titus and Maggie Vandergrift.
Thos. Sweeney and Honorah Barrett.
Frank Knecht and Therese Elsen-
sohn.
Stephen jackson and Emma D. King.
Henry Welman and Anna Grovens.
A. A. Brooks and Mary P. Thomas.
Victor Arthur and Mary Ann Willett.
s. J. Mcbride and Ada Louisa Vest.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07
AWEEkLYllxY

OF United States Patents, issued tc
the Inventors of Iowa, for the week
ending Jan. 30th 1877, and each pat.
cntin the list will bear this date. Re
ported expressly for the COURIER, b,
A. H. Evans & Co., Patent Solicitors
Washington, d. C. Charge for OBJ.
taining q Patent, $40. A copy Of the
Patent Laws sent free on application
J. Caffts, Central City, Gates.
n. F. Davis, Liscomb, Harrows.
G.. w. Chandler, Moingona, r. r,
Ties.
J. G: Il J. H. Stokesburg, Millers-
burg, Corn Planters.
]. D. Chandler, Clinton, Heat Fen.
ders.
J. Gregg, Riverton, Pile Drivers.
N. Waterbury, Mason City, Porta.
BILE Heaters.
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0lE0.

On Sunday morning, Feb. ith.,
1877, Julia Ii. Burton, wife of Samuel
II. burton, in the thirty-third year OF
her age.
Mrs. b. leaves a husband and five
children to mourn her departure.
She was a very estimable woman,
and the family will have the sympa-
thy Of the entire community in their
sad affection.
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. wenaer.worktnw Remeay.

No remedial agent has ever been offered
the sick and debllitated at ell comparable
to Hostettsr's Stomach Bitters, In cases Of
remittent and intermittent fevers, constipa-
zion. nervous ailments, rheumatism, and
disorders involving constitutional weakness
or physical decay. It literally "worka
wonders" The botanic gradients which
it's spirituous basis holds IN solution, ACT
like 4 charm upon the stomach, and through
the stomach upon the brain, liver, bowels
and nervous system. There is nothing IN
it's composition that Is not salubrious. II
contains some Of the most potent tonics Of
the Vegetable kingdom and the jaices Of The
best aperient and nti-bilious roots and
herbs, combined with o perfectly pure
stimulating element. The Bitters are pc.
culiarly adapted to those engaged in ex.
hansting or unhealthy occupations, as BY
It's use strength Is sustained..a and the ability
Of the system to rcsist atmospheric aud
other influences ~prejudicial to health large
IL increased.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07
LEGAL.
SHElRIFF'S SALE

BY virtue Of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk OF the District Cont of Wapello cOsnty
Iora, on a Judgment obtaired in said CouI,
on the 23rd day of September, 1875, in favor o.
Robert Fellows a. plaintiff and against
John w. La Force as defendant for thu
sum of three hundred and ffty-four 4 ,26-l 100 dollar.
n costs taxed at $I1.sl and ~aecruing costa. have
levied upon the following real estate taken a.
property Of said defendant. TO satisfy said execu.
ton, to-wit:
The south half III Of the southwest quarter X
Of The southwest quarter al section twenty-sia
ta6l Up II IA, in Wapelio county, Iowa.
highest bi ider for cash in hand, on the 3rd day OF
March, 1877, in front of the Court Louise in OF
tumwa, at the hour of 2 O'Clock p. M. of said day,
when and where due attendance will be given BE-
the undersigned
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 80, 1877.
r.. p. SPIY,MAN. Sheriff said "a
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07

From both City and Country
should not fail to visit Mrs. Plat b
Hoyland's millinery Store in Curlew
Block. in l.. II. Wilson's old stand,
and see their nice new Goods and
price their. Eefcre they buy else-
where. Especial pains will be taken
10 please customers as to style, quail
= and prirs. mll-dGwtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07

The plan of Lewis's Opera House
as now decided upon, will be to
make the hall % feet wider, l6 feet
longer, and four feet higher, with
galleries all round, which will be ar
ranged SO as to seat 500 people, while
the first floor will comfortably &C
commodate 1000. The stage and
dressing rooms will be 30 feet deep
and 66 feet wide. The roof will be
self supporting. There will be two
entrances, one at each corner Of the
main floor, and also to the gallery.
There will also be a side entrance to
the stage from the Commercial street
side in the
Con will leave the city Thursday
evening for Chicago and Cincinnati,
returning by way of st, Louis, in
which cities he will visit all the more
notable theaters, and will introduce
into his new building all modern i'm.
provements SO far as seats etc. arr
concerned. The work will be com
mcnced in about 80 days perhaps
and he will make an effort to have
it completed by the Fourth Of July
Ills first plan was to enlarge tht
building about one-third, but, con.
sidering the growth of the city in tht
past, and anticipating as much OF
more for the future, he has concluded
to build a building that will equa
anything in the state for size, and viii
exceed anything for convenience
general style Of architecture ant
| finish.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE,

In the Circuit Court of the State Of Iowa. In
and for Wapello county
J.E. BAKER
AGAINST March Term. 1877.
SAMUEL II. TINDELL
To $: IL. TINDELL, Defendant -You are here
by notified that on or before the 18Th day of Feb
ruary, 1871, the petition of j. 4. Baker, plaintiff.
will be filed IN the Clerks Office OF the Circuit
Court Of Wapello county, Iowa, claiming Of you
the sum of Six Hundred and forty-six t64G.O9)
Dollars on q lost Promissory note, said note be-
ing for the sum of $23l 90, with Is years interest
at 10 per cent per annum.
Also asking an attachment against your proper
"; you having been for over u years and arc
still o nonresident of the State OF Iowa;
And that unless you appear and make defense
thereto. on or before noon of the second day OF
the next term OF said c urt, to be begun and held
at the Courthouse in Ottumwa, in said county,
on the 9Th day of March, 1877, default will be en-
tered snd q judgment rendered thereon against
you. Dated JAM. 20. 1877.
CHAMBERS & MoELRoY,
Jan3lw4 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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~Auorusp

~ INN w ~
This morning at about 80, John
Flynn was found In a dying condition
in Mike Shannahan's saloon in Eldon,
and directly thereafter expired. 1t
is uncertain who did the bloody work,
although it is thought that it was the
result Of a prolonged debauch, in
which Flynn, Mike Shannahan and
wife, and Jim Shannahan participant
ed, and in which John Flynn received
his passport to eternity.
The deceased had wounds on the side
of his head, and in his face, and it
seems pretty conclusive that he came
to his death from blows inflicted by
the Shannahans, male and female,
with billiard cues and beer glasses,
as these deadly missiles were found
promiscuously strcwn around the
saloon where the dying man was
found.
Coroner Lathrop has been sum-
moned to appear upon the scene of
action, and the result of the inquest
will appear in the COURIER in due
time. 1t will probably be shown that
Mrs. Shanuahan aided in a truly un-
feminine manner In hustling poor
John out of tho way, and that she was
ably assisted by Jim and Mike Shan
nahan, who have been keeping n of
the worst hell holes at Eldon which
disgraccs Iowa.
Deputy Sheriff Slaughter has just
handed us the following dispatch:
"John Flynn was killed in STAMINA
nahan's saloon. Parties arrested"
En-. DIBBLE.
The deceased was aged about fifty,
and had a family, and was a section
hand on tho railroad, who had lived
at Eldon some fifteen years, and who
had acquired a decent reputation,
barring a habit of occasionally get
ting drunk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07

Holloway Pills-The most pow
crful existing medicine for the cure
of female complaints. Fifty years
experience, incontestably prove these
remedies unrivalled for the disorders
incident to the softer sex. No family
should be without them. They may
be taken by young and old, as they
will restore health when every other
means prove unsuccessful. % cents
per box or pot.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-02-07

The paying teller of the Union
Savings Bank, at Oakland, California,
is suffering the agonies of the wicked,
by the conduct of a young nan who
deposited $3.50, and each day with
sepulchral solemnity comes at a given
hour and draws out one dollar.
Three pass books have been used up,
and the teller is trying TO compromise
by the offer of q twenty dollar piece
to close the account.
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q. y. VENT,
WIN. ~BRoWNFfELD,
j. III. WAUGH.
T.. IL. LATHROF,
Coroner of Wapcllo Co., Iowa.

Attest:
T.. l.. LATHRor,
Coroner of Wapello Co., Iowa,
The three prisoners were brought
before Mayor Mosely for a prelimin-
airy examination, when it was con-
sidered best to postpone the examin-
alton until next Monday, and the
prisoners were held to bail in the sum
of $1,000 each-Mrs. Shanahan pro-
cured bail, but Mike and Jim Shana-
han not being able to procure bail
were taken to Ottumwa.
The train had hardly got out of
sight when it was whispered that a
crowd was gathering to tear down
the "hell-hole," which but a few hours
before had been the scene of a most
foul murder. We made our way in
the direction of said saloon, and when
within about a block thereof, heard
the door busted In, and then the glass
commenced to rattle, and the siding
began to cave out, and ere long, the
building fell to the ground with a
crash, and a general hurrah seemed
to go up from all parts Of the town.
Then three cheers were given for the
"bust up of the Shanahan Ranch
and all, as if by magic, seemed to
move homeward, and quiet once
again reigned in our village.
As the preliminary examination
comes off next Monday we defer
further comment until next week,
when we shall give II readers the
full particulars as far as revealed at
that trial.-Eldon Ners.
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Wagons For sale.

Cheap at Durfee d. PoNard,s,
They have ON hand a fine stock OF
Spring and Farm Wagons made OF
frst-class material and we'll finished.
They r anxious to convert them in.
to cash or f~rst-class notes.
They L also prepared to do re-
pairing in their line promptly and at
reasonable prices. 1-30-w2
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MaatInra.

Graves and Leland, Evangelists,
will continue to hold Gospel Meet
ings in this city as follows:
Morning prayer meeting, at $3.50
o'clock every morning, in Presbyte-
rian church.
Afternoon Bible readings, at 3
o'clock Tuesday and Wednesday at
Main street Methodist church.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at
First Methodist church.
Evening services, att T. Nj. every
evening in the Congregational church.
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RAILROAD z

j. j. Adams is purchasing Ties for
the 9. b. g. @. Railroad, and will pay
the highest price for ties delivered al
Ottumwa, or on the line of the st. L.
X. G. & N. Railroad, at any conven.
lent point north of Bclknap. W.
Ottumwa, Feb. Z, 1877.
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orrumwA POULTRY YARDS.

After March LIST l will have for sale
at my Poultry Yards, on Mclean ST.,
Eggs for Matching, Of the following
varieties, warranted to be purc-bred
Plymouth Rock, Dark Brahma,
White Leghorn. Price $3.50 per Set
ting of IA eggs.
The Plymouth Rock is a new Amer
lean breed, much like the old
Dominick in color, but very much
larger; excellent layers,-a very de-
sirable breed. Eggs shipped any
where. Call on or address
II. l.. GRAVES,
Box 2SS, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT..
fsrChansins Address-W
From SATURDAYS daily

From Saturdays daily
The police court, this morning, sent
four men down to the chimerlcai
stone pile, where they sit in the sun
and expectorate at q mark, OCCASION
ally taking turns in making faces 81
the court which serenely sits IN the
chamber above and smiles at the
ways in the court below. It is Q
strange scene and very farcical.
This morning, Marshal DAVIS
clothed with the proper authority
demanded the keys to McCray !
and permanently closed the saloon
department. The Marsfal says n
was sad to see the blcar-eyed dead
beats, thieves and pimps depart from
their old quarters never moro to re.
turn. He will take care no other in.
stitution of that sort gets a foothold
in the city again.