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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
1owAs FINANCES.
Facts and Figures 81 the state An.
AitoF's Blsnn1al Report.

Facts and Figures 81 the state Al.
alter's Biennial Report.
port for the biennial term ending
November l, 1877, nearly ready for
the printer. 1t will be one Of the
most comprehensive and valuable re-
ports issued from that Office. The
Auditor will give several new and
important tables, which will greatly
aid the Legislators in their consider
alton of the state finances. He will
also make many suggestions as the
result of his observation and good
Judgment, relative to the laws that re-
quire amendment. He will recon-
mend the amendment of the banking
laws, SO that perfect security shall be
provided for depositors and persons
trusting money to banks, and MAX
ing q violation thereof a criminal Of
Tense, with adequate penalty. He
will also recommend that payment of
state taxes be made twice year, in
February and September; and that
no penalty attach for non-payment
until the September pay becomes de.
linquent, when it shall be q double
penalty. This is q change which will
commend itself to every farmer in
the state. AS the law now is, the far
mer is compelled to pay his taxes at
. season of the. year when his hogs
are not marketed and his corn is In
the field. Under Auditor Sherman'a
rule, he can pay one-half of his taxes
out Of the proceeds of his early crops
sold. He then has until after the corr
crop and surplus wheat are sold
which is not until July and August
to pay the remainder of his tax. Mr..
Sherman viii prepare bill embody.
ing his views Of what the law ough,
to be, and he is confident that it will
secure the entire collection of taxel
promptly.
The state taxes are now collected
closer than ever before. There is ON
" delinquent on the state tax Of 1875
$24, 847.77. The total delinquent taz
prior to 1875 is only $l09, 761 81. TIL,
entire state tax for 1875 was $703, 737.
30; for 1876, $8O5, S20.14; increase du
ring the year, $l2,OS2.84. The entir,
taxation Of the state for 1875 wa
$40, 2S8, 72l.77; for 1876 it was $40,
699, 1929; increase for the yesr
SAIL, O4O62. The greatest increase i
in municipal and school taxes-th,
latter being nearly one-halfthe entir,
tax.
Two years ago the Auditor gave X
the Legislature his estimated receipt
for tho biennial term. ON which tt
base the levy of the state tax, at 81,
1920 The actual receipts were
81 ,983, 40, or within $22, 600 of the es'
innate. He estimated the expendi.
lures, without extraordinary appro.
priations, at $l,556,970. The actual
expenses were, not including Octo-
Der, 81, 525,561. He estimates the re-
ceipts for the next two years as fol-
lows:
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
Mctice % Parties Buying Cloth
ine.

Nussbaum, proprietor Of the OLD
RELIABLE CLorHINa HALL, is still at
his old stand, No.2S Union Block and
- NO connection with any other
shouse with the same name in this
es1y. Remember that
HEADQUARTERS IN CLOTHING
- = Nussbaum's, at his old stand,
4 ~ ~ Union Block. Go and see
oct ] dit W jan
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

After slangwhanging away year
after year about that Union Depot
the COURIER should begin to come t.
some conclusion as to how much heft
it has in railroad circles.-Ottumaoo
Democrat.
Oh, yes. The COURIER slangwhang
ed away until we got the North Mis-
souri, railroad. 1t slangwhanged away
until we came within an ace Of get
ting the Southwestern railroad and
would have succeeded had it not beer
for treachery and stupidity in oul
midst. 1t has sIangwhanged away
for years in favor of the Water Pow.
or and Water Works until they are
now well-nigh accomplished facts.
II expects to keep slangwhanging
away until we get decent depot ac-
commodations, and then it expects to
see the Democrat, as usual, rush in
after the work is done and the money
spent and claim all the credit.
3 We may add that in addition to all
this slangwhanging the editors and
publishers of the COURIER have paid
out of their own pockets to accom-
plish these and other public improve
ments in this county and city, about
S, 600 since their connection with tie
paper began.
If the Democrat would do little
more slangwhanging it would prob
ably be better appreciated by the
public.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Messrs. Jeffress, Roberts & Co.,
south Boston, Va, write: "Have
used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup and
pronounce 1t the best medicine in use
A case of consumption here was cured
by Its use. We cheerfully commend
il to Ill sufferers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Strayed from premises of the I'M
AeEs&gnsd, onA rAd and xhita cow,
bob-tailed Information c0ncernihg
the same will be thankfully received.
James French, lower Farnham street.
Oasaha Bee.
It 10 hoped that French win soon
resolve ssbob-tailsd information" Of
the Whereabouts OF that COW.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
CLIPPINGS.

The Grand Jury costs Iowa $780,
600 per year.
There are ten men to one woman
in Southern California.
st. Louis is enlisting for the war
with Mexico. Fifty men were sworn
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

lAuu, that D66ullluA IOTeSI NlkyS
whose feet are laved by the Erie's
treacherous flood. stands small, old
fashioned house, on Euclid avenue,
pointed out to the observant stranger
as the residence, at one period, of
Commodore Perry, but inhabited In
these latter days by some ofthe brave
officers descendants, the Paines. The
old mother will have NO alterations
to the domicil, which is fraught to
her with SO many proud and sacred
memories even the ancient wooden
fence encloses the extensive lawn, in
perfect Disregard of the elegant eu-
phony which prcsides goddess-like,
over the avenue which has become
Cleveland's boast and pride. The
eldest son has represented the Forest
City in Congress, and 10 a man of ex-
tensive wealth and more than ordina-
ry attachments. His sons are all of
them bachelors, the elder one ire
trievably SO, it is whispered
The above is an error we have no.
ticed and corrected before. Commo-
dore Perry never lived in Cleveland,
nor any relative of his by that name.
The ancient residence on the justly
celebrated Euclid avenue of that city
referred to, was the home of Nathan
Perry, one of the very early settlers
Of Cleveland, and the house was first
built as sort of elegant farm house,
"a the tract Of land surrounding it at
an early day was rea11y = fHrm; rnr
tremendous rise of which in value.
enriched the whole Perry family.
The Hon. Henry B. Payne, q young
and penniless lawyer Of Cleveland,
married one Of the daughters, and to
him the family owed much for the
careful management of the fine es-
tate, though he received q magnifi-
cent portion of it for himself. This
II. B. Payne is the gentleman we sup
pose the Register refers to as q de-
scendant of the Commodore, all be.
cause he married into the family of
Nathan Perry, another and quite q
different man from the Commodore.
II. B. Payne was one of the most
prominent politicians Of Ohio, as
far back as the Cass and Taylor race
for the presidency, and is the same
who recently represented the Cleve-
land district in Congress; was on the
celebrated eight-to-seven commission
and Tilden's right bower in Ohio.
He is man of decided ability, cum
ming as fox, with ample brain to d.
rect that cunning. He however, new
er came any nearer possessing in his
veins the blood of Commodore Perry
than what might be infused on his
passing by, occasionally, the fine
marble statue of the hero Of the bat
tie of Lake Erie, which stands Is the
central figure in Superior Street PARK
| in Cleveland.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
shocking.

Shocking.
This morning about ~ O'Clock .
Young lad sent by his parents to the
river for water discovered the dead
body of . fully matured male infant
lodged against cake Office near the
shore about thirty yards above the
wagon bridge. Frightened half out
OF his wits ke fastened home, related
his story, and was immediately sem
to notify the coroner. The child evi
IDENTIFY had been In the water for some
time, and was badly discolored, but
probably was born alive and Of color
ed parents. From appearances II
would seem that the babe had been
thrown into the river soon after birth
- there was no clothing on the body,
and its only covering some paper and
part of an old faded calico dress. An
inquest will be held. 1t occurs to us
that il is about time that the roof was
raised off of some Of these dark do
ings going ON about this city, and let
the public know something Of what il
going on in their midst. The police
should make special effort to ferret
out this CRIME, and keep up the search
until the responsible parties are dis.
covered.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
Fire.

At Beacon, Mshaska county, on the
line Of the X. b d. d. railroad, they
had lire last night while it was
mot very extensive, was terrible in its
nature. Late In the night fire was
discovered in frame dwelling occu-
pied by . family by the name OF
Pumroy, which quickly communica-
ted to another dwelling occupied by
man of the same name, in one of
which little boy about I've years Of
age perished in the flames. One or
two small houses were torn down,
and the further spread Of the fire
prevented.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Just one price and that the lowest
q PHILLIPS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Mortgage Notes wanted.
will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgage.
W.T. O. NJ. LADD.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
A Beautiful Farm for Sale,

Two and half miles from Ottumwa, ON the
main road north, have farm Of ll6 acres, we'll
Impfoved; good frame house Of rooms and eel
lar; fair barn: splendid bearing orchard of ap-
pie trees, $50 In number; and a1arge and bountil
supply Of all other fruit trees; fencing good; 4
good timber lot; coal bank ON the places the farm
well watered. It is choice farm, within half q
mile of . two -stofy fine brick school house. I
will sell on easy tefms Inquire of me on the
premises. ts-277ewy, MARY MYERS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
FROM THURSDAY Daily.

From Thursday Daily.
David Speer and family, Of Prince
ton, No., are in the city visiting rela-
tives. From Mr.. 8. we learn that q
bold and successful robbery was per.
pstrated in Princeton Monday night
by which : jswslry firm lost about
$1,000 worth Of goods. 1t seems thA'
. fearful dose Of chloroform was ad
ministered to one Of the partner
sleeping in the storD, after which thu
robbers took their time, and mad,
nearly q clean sweep,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Everything you can think Of in the
shoe lire at PHILLIPS,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
s4O,MA
Defci

The court expenses for the year will
exceed the entire levy. There's the
conundrum.-Ioaca State Register.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Yesterday man from the country
sold wagon load Of corn to livery
man In this city. The wheels were
loaded with mud Of course but as the
mud was weighed with the corn It
seemed natural that it should be
weighed with the empty wagon
That farmer, however, drove his
empty wagon OF to one side, knocked
all the mud OF before the second
Weighing took place. The fraud was
NOT discovered until after the corn
bad bssn paid for and the man had
left town.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

CuARLEToN, Dec. Is. The election
for Senator In Beaufort county, which
includes several sea islands, contain
ing large negro populations, took
place Monday. Notwithstanding {
vigorous Democratic canvass, J. w
Collins, Republican candidate, is cleo.
ted by 1,5OO majority. This is the
first election in this state this year
which has been carried by the Re
nuhIicans
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19
Polk County Finances.

Polk County Finances.
Are the people of Des Moines and
Polk county aware Of the exact stu.
alton of our finances? The conun.
drum is SO big and knotty that we
will take it for granted they are not
and give some figures.
The total levy for 1S76-to be OK.
pended this year--was $42,97l. o.
this amount $48, 800 was expended w
| to September 1. During September
the amount of warrants drawn wal
s4,675, and during October $4,000
These figures are almost exact. Tit
November expenditures are estimated
but are put rather under than ovel
the amount, at $4,000. This leave
another months expenditures to b.
provided for. They will not be les
than $1,000. This gives the followin,
summary:
Tax levy for 1876 $42,97
Expenditures S3,47
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

The Independent says, Agency City
Methodist Church raised money
enough last Sabbath to pay of its in
debtedness and to buy new chan
delier.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

Eson Frsdays Daily.
r. p. johnson, one of the enter
prising merchants Of Kirkville, call.
ed on 10 to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

The DEBORAH (Iowa) Republican
remarks: Let farmer sell his wheat
out not more than one bushel In all
to any one person, then try to collect
the money, and after multiplying hia
troubles by five he will about have
the experience of q country editor in
collecting money for his d ..per.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-19

A country fellow went one night to
see his sweetheart, and for a. long
time could think Of nothing to say.
At last, snow beginning to fall heav-
lily, he told her that his fathers sheep
would be lost. "Well, "said she, kind.
ly taking him by the hand, "1'll take
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
Card of Thanks.

The Sisters of Charity of The House of Prov
idence in Vancouver beg leave to express their
most heartfelt sentiments of gratitude 20 the
citizens of that city, to the officers and soldiers
of the Military Post, and to the people of Por,-
land, for their generosity during the last Fair
held for the benefit of the poor orphan chill
dfcn. Also to the members of the Military
Band, who munitcently volunteered TO cl-
liven the evenings by the beautiful morccdrS,
for which they are distinguished all over the
coast. The handsome sum of Sl,}2o.i5 has
been Melted, and will help powerfully towards
the support of their homeless little ones.
Almighty God, who does not leave withoutIe-
ward, even glass of water given in His name,
will hear the supplica,ions of orphan waits i'm
ploring the blessing of God over The generous
5enefaC Tors of .he poor.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

The Clerk of this Board is or ered and in
s,iuc.ed Ia advertise in the Vancouver INDIE
PENDENT for three SUI essive weeks, next
III Tor 10 ,.lc ensuing February meeting Oh this
Board, that sealed proposals will be received
by This Board on Tuesday, February 9th, 1873,
up 10 the hour of , O'Clock +. NJ. of said day,
fiom parties proposing 10 lease any of the
81 hooi lands in this county, now leased and
upon which the rent shall De due aud unpaid
alter the lin ST day oG January, 1873. Proposals
10 be az, ompanied by the written guaranty OF
Two responsible persons, s,atng that II lease
Is awarded, tina, they and the lessee will enter
into bonds To ,his county In the sum Of five
hundred dollars, conditioned that the rent
shall be promptly paid in accordance with the
bid of said lessec, and that said lessee shall in
all respects comply with the laws Of this Ter
ritory regulating the leasing of school lands.
Said school lands will be leased for IA term OF
six years, or until the same shall be sold ana
the rent is To be paid in all cases annually in
advance. The Board will reserve the right To
reject any and all bids.
James A. Kcrns, County Com'r, allowed
for 3 DAYS attendance and mileage. So 20
Lindlcy Meeker, County Com'r, allowed
for days attendance and mileage. 10 %
Henry Christ County Com'r., allowed
for 3 days attendance and mileage. 10 80
j. ii. Fletcher, sheriff, allowed for days
attendance. ................-.. W
Chas. Brown, Clerk, allowed for days
attendance Observation-Disclosures. W
Board adjourned sine die.
JAMES A. KERNS,
Chairman Board OF County Commissioners.
Attest
CMAs BRowN,
County Auditor and Ex-ofiicio Clerk.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

JACKS THEATRE. The people Of Vancou-
yer have been edited the past two evenings
with the performances of John Jack and his
Company at Brant's Hall. The hall was
well filed each night, and all who attended
were highly pleased with the entertainment.
Last night was played the great emotional
drama OF EAST Lynne" with Miss Annie
Fnmin as "Lady Isabel Vaue." She sus-
tained her part admirably. Her portrayal
of Che tender and deep emotions OF wife aad
mosher, goaded to desperation with Jealousy,
and exi,ed from husband aud children, was
in the highest sense pathetic and tue 10 ma
ture. Many in The audience wee effected
to tears. Mr.. Jack, as Archibald Carlyle, p"
was good, as he alwaysis. Miss Lizzie lng'es,
a. "Mrs. Colney" and barbara Hare" was
very popular with the audience. Mr.. Lew
Howard, as ''Sir Francis Levison," and Mr.
Harry Gordon, as Orchard Hare, were
worthy players to sustain so fine an actress
- Miss Firmin. The performance concluded
with the laughable farce entitled Paddy
Miles Doy," in which Mr.. Lew Howard car
ried the leading part. There will be another
performance this evening at the Same place,
when the beautiful play of 'Driven From
Home" will be presented, Miss Firmin tax
ing the part Of Dora" and Mr.. Jack that
Of Farmer Allan" From what we have
seen of The Company, We are sure treat Is
in store for all who attend The pcsior'n-
ance will conclude with the farce Of Cousin
joe" An arrangement has been made by
which reserved seats can be secured during
the day,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

PATEsrs RECEIVED. Presumption patents
have been received at the Land Office in this
place, for the following named PERSONS
James Lockwood, Alison NJ. Brooks, Will
liam Murphy, James II. Newman, George
Orchard, John L. oh. Robert Burch, Mar
tin Nelson, James Smith, Hiram Earnst,
Henry Lowell, John julius Joseph II. Deni-
son, William H. Dunn, Daniel Cline, Joseph
Lydon, William Gilmer, jeremiah Brickels.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
NOTICE.
L. :. LAND OFFICE.

L. :. LAND OFFICE
Vancouver, w. T., November 18th, 1877
Complaint having been entered AT this Office
by William Kilgon, against Charles Butler, for
abandoning his Homestead Entry, No. 2l30,
dated March Goth, 1874 upon the Southeast one
fourth of Section two, Township ; North Range
II East in klickitat County. Washington Ter
ritory, with a view 10 the cancellation of said
entry, the said parties are hereby summoned
10 appear al the Office of the Probate Judge Of
klickitat County, W. T., at Rockland. In said
county, on the 18th day of December, 1871, at 10
O'Clock 4. VI, before the Probate Judge of said
county, or the Clerk of the Probate Court in
the absence of said Judge, then and there to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment
". II. Smallwood, Register.
;. W. Brown. Receiver
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
NOTICE.

DERSONS DESIRING TO SHIP FREIGHT
l. from New York to Portland, 10y the new
iron steamship "OREGON,' can do SO by APP
plying To our special agent, T. e. SCHMIDT,
Esq, No. South William street, New York
T. .. Box No. 1854 at the following rates: On
Furniture, Agricultural Implements, Hard
ware, Safes Dry Goods, Machinery, DC, So per
ton weight or measurement at the ships OPP
ton. For large shipments special contracts
will be made by applying as above.
JNO. d. BlLES, Secretary.
Office OF the Oregon Steamship Company
Portland, Ogn., Dee. !, 1871. I'm
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
PRoF. LEoTARD performed at the City Hall

PRoF LEoTARp performed at the City Hall
on four evenings of last week, giving very
general satisfaction. He will give another
entertainment next Saturday evening, when
he will have a more complete programme
than on any previous evening in Vancouver.
He proposes to make Vancouver his home
has rented him house to live in, and will,
we understand, organize a gymnasium, which
will be made a pleasant resort these lolS
winter evenings.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
n year.

THE VANCOUVER AND GAZgLLE are run
Mug lively opposition on the river between
here and Portland The Gazeile carries pas
sengers for fifty cents, and freight one dol
lar per ton. The Vancouver carries pasaen-
gers for twenty-five cents, and adver,ises to
carry freight for less chan any other boat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13

WHAT NExT?-The Wilson Sewing Ma
chine Company, whereof H. II. Gridley is
agent, has projected another patent attach
ment 1t is member. 1t will mend holes
in the most artistic manner, and that, too,
without patch. Call at the furniture store
and see the ingenious little Invention.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
FOR SALE.

Percheron Stallion, years old, weight
| 40 lbs, l6lS hands high, large boned legs
finely proportional, long heavy name and tail,
iron gray color. Good hor,emen say he Is the
best horse in Clarke County. He took the
first premium al the Oregon State Fair rs the
best yearling Price $500; one half cash, bal
ance in one year
For further information apply TOD. c. Rounds,
Pioneer, Clarke County, W I.
December q, ls71,-lm
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
NOTICE.
I. s. LAND OFFICE.

I . LAND Or II l.,
Vancouver, W. T., November 20th, 1877
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Jacob I. Eshclman, aguinstJo Joseph f. Coyle,
for abandoning his Homestead Entry, No 2l34,
dated April Sd, 1871, upon the north y of
southeast 4 Section II, Township north,
Range II east 80 acres in Klicbitat County,
W. l., with a view to the cancellation of said
entry, the said parties are hereby summoned
10 appear at the office of the Probate Judge of
klickltat County, w T., at Rockland, in said
county, on the 10Th day of December 1877, at
10 O'Clock \. VI, before the Probate Judge OF
said county, or the Clerk of the Probate Court
in the absence of said Judge, then and there to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged Abandonment
W. II. Smallwood, Register
: W. Brown, Receiver.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-13
PRICES MARKED DOWN.

A new and complete assortment of furniture
has Just been received at the Furniture store of
ii. H. Gridley. Sewing Machines sold cheaper
than ever for first class machines If