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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
DECORATION MEETING.
OTTUMWA, MAY 9, 1877.

oTTuMW a, May y, 1910
The meeting at the City Hall TO
take action upon the observance Of
Decoration Day, was called to order,
and upon motion, Capt. w. II. c.
Jaaues was called to the Chair, and
Capt. w. A. McGrcw was elected
Secretary.
A motion was made to appoint a
Committee on General Arrangements.
Carried. ..-..
Upon motion, the following gentle
men were appointed such committee
by the meeting.
Mai. T. P. Spilman, c. B. Rounds,
and M. B. Walker.
A motion was made to appoint a
committee Of two on finance. Laid
on the table.
Moved that committee of ladies
and gentlemen be appointed to secure
flowers for Decoration Day.
The following were appointed:
Mrs. Juliettc Haw!ey, Mrs. o. X.
Abels, Mrs. j. B. Field, Mrs. M. B.
Root, Mrs. Capt. Jaques, Mrs. r. II.
Warden, Mrs. w. 7. Major, Misses
Sallie and Fannie Wolf, Miss Ida
Eaton, Miss Carrie Ladd, Miss Kate
Hedrick, Mr.. r. II. Warden, Charles
Bachman, s. II. Bailey, Frank War.
den and F. w. Simmons.
Moved that committee of two be
appointed to procure speakers, and
that they be instructed to invite Rev
l. p. Teeter to deliver the address
on Decoration day. Carried, and r
II. Warden and General Aaron Me.
lick were appointed such committee
Moved that committee be ap.
pointed upon music. Carried, and
Capt. L. NJ. Cooley was appointed
such committee.
Moved that the meeting when il
!. adjourn, adjourn until next Wedncs
dey evening at 8 o'clock (Chicagc
time, when the committee upon ar.
engagements will report programme
for Decoration Day, and other. com.
mittees will report progress.
Adjourned.
W. II. G. JAouEs, Chairman.
W. A. MCGREw, Secretary.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

One Of the greatest nuisances in
this country, is habit, on the part of
some people, Of congregating at the
residence of some newly married
couple, soon after the marriage cere-
mony, and making night hideous by
their disreputable noise. The custom
has well nigh died out, and it is time
that it was abandoned altogether.
Lastnighti in the lower part Of the city,
a mob of persons met together to
charivari a newly married couple,
and with their internal racket seri-
ously disturbed the fitful slumbers of
little child lowering between life
and death. If there was any
good to come of such practices it
would be q different matter, but
as it is there is no good reason for al
lowing such conduct and we hope we
have heard the last oft
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
Citizens Trotting Association Of
AHAsss~nNasA

0ttumWa.
A meeting was held at Lewis Ope-
"a House, Thursday afternoon, May
10th, for the purpose Of effecting an
organization and making arrange
ments for four days races the second
week in July.
On motion Gen. j. M. Hedrick was
called to the chair and Fl. L. Water
man was elected temporary Secretary,
The meeting then proceeded to the
election of permanent officers of the
Association, as follows: DR.. j, l.
Taylor, President; J. f. Langford
Vice President; II. L. Waterman
Secretary; j. w. Jordan, Treasurer
The following gentlemen were
elected Directors of the Association
and also as committee on Grounds
Con Lewis, John Gray, Andy Peck
Ed Daggett, Chas. Nudge.
II. i. WATERMAN, Sec'y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
STARCH FACTORY.

We are in receipt of a letter from
an experienced and responsible starch
who desires to estab-
lish starch mandatory in Ottumwa
as soon as the water power is ready
for use. In this connection we may
say that the stories Of certain consti-
tutional croakers about the failure Of
our water power, are utterly ground
less.
1t is true that we have been in the
midst of unprecedented rains and
floods almost from the day that the
first shovelfull of dirt was thrown on
the water power works, and that for
many neaths the work washed out
about as fast as it was pu, In, but it
is nevertheless true that in spite of
all these obstacles, the enterprise is
now nearly completed, and a few
weeks Of dry weather will put it be-
yond danger, and on sure founda-
ton. When that time comes, as come
it certainly will, and the water pow
er canal is lined with manufacturing
esta blishments, as it is certain to be,
then the GROWERS will be ashamed of
themselves.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
Announcements,

EDITORS COURIER: Please announce
my name as a candidate for Sheriff
Subject to the decision Of the Repub-
lican Nominating convention.
j. G. SLAUGHTER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
From last Wednesdays Daily.

From last Wednesdays Daily.
Our old and tried friend Thomas
Hardesty, who subscribed for the
first number of the Weekly COURIER,
paid his 30th annual subscription to-
day. We are proud to think we have
patrons who have continuously read
the paper since August Sth ls4S.
On Sunday morning of last week,
Mrs. Gavin, who resides in the Wren
settlement, 6 miles west Of this city,
went to the stable to feed her mules
and whilst engaged in that operation
one Of them kicked the lady in the
forehead, cutting terrible cash, and
knocked her over against the Other
mule, which in turn let fly its heels
striking the almost insensible lady il
the breast, causing serious injury tt
the liver and other internal parts
1t is thought that the injured lad!
will not survive.-knocriUe Demo
crdt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
From Thursday g Daily.

From ThufsuAy DHfy.
Moriarty & Mclaughlin are just
now receiving an immense stock of
staple goods. To-day they received
1900 pounds of sugar cured meats,
have in the house and on the way
something over 5000 bags of flour.
OF staple and fancy goods they have
an excellent assortment, which are
now being sold at very unusually low
prices.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

The Murphy Washingtonian move
ment in Ohio is meeting with extra
ordinary success, and the papers that
opposed the crusade movement as
fanatical are trying to comprehend
and explain this new tidal wave OF
temperance enthusiasm. The cru
saders aroused antagonism, but the
Murpheyites sweep all before them.
Cleveland has capitulated, and Gin
cinnati shakes to her center.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
From an exchange we clip the fol

From an exchange we clip the fol-
lowing record of boys life which
began in disobedience aud desire to
appear "smart" and 'fast" among his
associates, (like many boys in this
city,, continued in crime and ended
in a felon's death. Are there any
boys in this town whose deeds are
leading them in the same direction:
George f. Carr was the name Of a
bright Massachusetts boy who, at
seven years of age, struck his mother ;
at ten, he stood around on the side
walk smoking cigars and learning to
swear, while his mother split kindling
wood ; at fifteen, spent his nights in
saloons and gambling houses; at six
teen, made companions of roughs and
thieves; at seventeen, Joined gang
in burglary at eighteen was senteae-
ed to five years imprisonment, and at
nineteen, which was last Sunday, died
in the State Prison Of his native State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
money to Loan and Fire insurance

Money to Loan and Fire insurance
In sums of $1,000 and over on i'm
proved farms, at g. per cent. interest.
In sums of $500 or over and less than
$1,000, 10 per cent. interest. Loans of
$500 and over will be made on city
property at 10 per cent. interest.
We represent some first-class Fire
Insurance companies.
d&w1y O. M. LADD & Co.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
Nine Per Cent. Money.

We will lend 1880. $4,000 or
$4,000 on good brick business proper
ty in Ottumwa, at 8 per cent interest.
Small commissions.
lid &wtf j. o. BRsICoE & Go.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

The undersigned will be candi.
date for the nomination for Sheriff
of Wapello County. Subject to the
decision of the Republican County
Convention. s. CLANCY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

Yesterday at o'clock, WILLIAM
MARSHALL, of Polk township, aged
about SO years.
Mr.. Marshall was an excellent citi-
zen and his death will be lamented by
a large circle Of friends.-Daily 10th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
Send for illustrated Guide to Col

St. Louis, Kansas City, & Northern
Railway has just published guide
to the famous Rocky Mountain Re-
sorts in Colorado, containing valua-
BILE information. for the Tourist, In
valid and Sportsman, also rates of
fare for round trip tickets.-Address
c. c. Lord, General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, Mo. d&wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

The certain, spoody and harmless rene
dy for children, Ii Pitchers Castoria. It is as
pleasant TO take AZ honey and as certain in its eff
fscts o. Castor OIL. For Wind Collie. Worms,
Sour Stomach, and Disordered Bowels, there is
nothing like Castoria
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
STRAYED.

From A. J. Peck's Livery Stable,
in Ottumwa, o bay mare, 5 years old.
A liberal reward will be given for
her return, or Information of her
whereabouts. A, J. PECK.
4-17-wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
Potatoes .

The undersigned has GOO bushels OF
choice Neshannock Potatoes for sale
for seed or table use. Will be sold at
$l.O0 per bushel on the farm, 2 miles
east of Kirkville on the Ottumwa
road. l0d4wl GEORGE F0RsYTHE.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

Are requested to take notice that am
prepared to grind Corn and Rye at
my mill, foot of Wapello Street, OF
tumwa. All kinds of feed chopped
on short notice. j. M. LAMME.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

They are fencing of the Yosemite
Valley, erecting barbados, building
walls, and preparing to make every
patriot pay cash down for all he
secs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

/ have been appointed agent for
the sale of Tascot's Enamel Paint,
the best paint that is made, it is al
ready for use, always ready, come and
see it. JOHN L. MOORE.
4-17-d&wlm Cor. Main & Green st.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
IOS. n HAnFIELn.

DEALER IN HIDES, PELTs, Wool, FuRs
TALLow, RAGS and FEATHERS.
j will pay in the future, as in the
past, the highest market price. /
have no street buyers-they cost mon
ey, and farmers have to pay them
Bring your Hides to my store, corner
of Court and Second Sts., and get full
prices in cash. 12-l5w6m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

The Oenaaur Liniments alley pain
subdue swellinss, heal burns. and cure Rheu-
matism, SPAWN, and any nesh, bone or muscle
aiiment. The White Wrapper is for family use,
the Yellow Wrapper for animals, a list OF the
Ingredients are contained around each bottle,
They are cheap, speedy and certain.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

Farmers will find, when they are in
the city, one of the most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables on
Main street few doors above Law
renee s. Gamers. Call and see.
sl4 wifi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

The highest market price paid for
produce at the grocery corner of
Court and Second streets, Ottumwa.
JOHN C. STEVENS,
may 29-wtf. Manager.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

Hon. G. +. Clarkson, one of the lar
gest and most successful farmers in
Iowa, and the Agricultural editor of
the Register has a strong article in
that paper favoring a Secretary
of Agriculture for the Cabinet.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

From Fridays Daily.
A car load of emigrants principally
for the Black Hills, passed through
the city to-day.
Geo. Cook, of Cook & McCue ar.
rived at home from st. Louis, al
noon, to-day. He has made satisfac-
tory arrangements for the introduc.
ton of the Little Giant Force Pump
into Missouri on large scale.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16

White Corn Meal per sack. 35cts.
Arbuckels Ariosa Coffee, 30cts.
Blackwell's Durham smoking To-
bacco 75cts.
Std WIT MoRIARTY & MCLAUGHLIN.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-16
DIED.

Be sure you buy your Boots &
Shoes at Phillips. a25wtf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-30

The officers Of the leading savings banks
in this city say that there is no probability Of
any panic hero. The thorough wedding out Of
New York savings institutions which followed
the panic Of 1873 did much to inspire a whole
some conservatism in the management Of those
which survived. and the enforcement Of tho
laws has strengthened public confidence. Then
the savings bank system of New York and that
prevailing in Illinois and other Western States
diner materially. In Illinois. for instance. the
savings banks do regular commercial busi-
ness. They discount notes. buy the paper Of
their customers. lend money on call upon Sc
curitics. roceive bus"css deposits subject to
constant drafts. an ~ fine, do practically the
bus mess that II here transacted by the national
banks. competition Is strong. and rnt"s OF
interest low. and hence the managers ~ savings
institutions are tempted now ami then to take
uniustiilahle risks with the MONEY OF thcir de-
positors II there is any law Of the State re-
Strlring IN" SAVINGS banks ns to Investments. il
VIII he found when the Investigation which
must follow the present paLic il over. that II has
been practically dead letter. The Chicago
savings banks have among their assets stocks
ana bunt- Of railroads and other corporation
which are liable any day to heavy nu fuations.
iar beyond the limit fixed by tho law Of N0w
! prk. Thus IN IN" reports OF the failure OF tho
state savings institutions the loans on bond
ana mortgage are spoken OF IA practically
worthless, because OF the depreciation III the
Vlu. ol property
savings banks iaNronly one point IN common
huth rereivc deposits Tho law as 10 inv, ~
m"uts prohibits savings banks from loanin b:
money ON individual notes. or on bonds or
St is u'nrr tltn thO-e ui thc Government. of
10" state %. New York. and oi ~" ciii - OF the
state. Ia thrtu-.' of ono or tw.of the han ks
which ialci the law had been violated. and
money hli f# q loaned ON stock clilntrrHl~. hut
ID" sui Wa uitr tu n. " j. true the oiil IA =
saN. tl.it til'rr are q iow small saNin-- banks in
ii' ~ WA. 70 nrr NOT 10 an 'u wurh .lnay
Anur' -u'n- .nni ton; hut these. they tnnS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-30
THE IOW4i DEMOCRATS.


MARSHALLTowN, Aug. 2a.-Thc Democratic
Convention to-day elected the Hon. d. o. Finch
permanent Chairman.
The resolutions adopted demand the repeal
of the Resumption act. ana tho passage Of a law
which viii rnStors 60 silver its monetary
power; favor thr retention Of Erccnback
currency. aud declare against any further
contraction and in favor Of Substituting
crccnbacks for national bank notes; urge
the payment Of the national debt as rapidly
as possible; favor equal taxation Of every spe-
ccs Of property according 10 its value; demand
one currency for the Governm mt and people. la
borrr and off eholder. prisoners and soldier. the
producer and hondholder: favor the repeal Of
the prohibiiory liquor law and the cnactql"nt Of
Il ludicious license law, the money derived
thnr"irom To Eo 10 the common schools.
In" first ballot for Governor WIS tnken, but
before n" result could he announced Irish was
de Jared the npml nee hy arelauiatian
In response to loud calls Mr. Irish came for
ward and made Il brief speech. hcccpuul, the
nomination.
w, G.. james Of raitawantamncw was nominated
for Lieutenant -GuVrrnor 10y acclamation. and
II. l.. j. Bolrlman for supreme judge. o. H..
tull1un ui wayne county Wt- ii" 'iurnd the
nominee for Superintendent Of Public lAstrue-
tlOu.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-30
FLEEING INTo 1HE wooDs.
Another Puzzle Far from Home for the
BrooLlSn Police 10 Work At.

There was no solution yesterday Of the
mystery attached % the dlslppearan'e Of Will
lam j Bryan 2ll Schenectady avenue. Brook
kn. Acting Superintendent Wnldy yesterday
received a hotter from chief of Police Wood Of
Gin 'luuuti. .,aiing that on Aug. 27 the steamer
Mary Miller arrived from ~. Lonis nnd that
the Captain had reported that n well-drossed
man. who gave the name Of William Martin. Of
Warr"ntnn. No. took passage at 81. Louis on
IN" way down ihr river b" gave signs e heins
insane. At % landing hN low Cincinnati he sud-
dfuly quit the boat. and started straight for tho
woods. His trunk WAS found 10 contain new
shNt gun, number uf cartridges some CLOTH
lug. aud a. ragged Ilrcr II paper. on 1'hich WAS
written II n1t 'a'lcd for in ten days. return to
Mr. BRYAN. 2ll 'henrrtady avenue, Brooklyn.
J.. L. TINS slip wac rn 'los"d in the letter, and
n" wiring WAS yesterday identified Us that Of
W. j. Bryan. Bryan l'ft Brooklyn in March
with large sum Of money. T. take pnssr-si"n
OF "A farm near Wnrrcnton. Mo- which hr had
obtained In cN change Cor som" lrnoklyn prop
crty. lie wrote back that he was NOT pl,'usnd
with his farm, and that hr intended to visit Cin-
clnnat 10 see If he could not cifet another eX-
chHner Tor q inrm near there. ON Aug. iG he
tclcsraphcd that he had started Tor Cincinnati.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-30
THE BiNK or EvGLiND ALIRMED.
Anticipating I.nrg- Exports or Gold TO New
York 10 Meet Grain shipments.

IoNpoN, Aug %. Ihe Times. in It's ilnan-
c.al article. commenting On yesterdays change
ln the bank rate. says:
Independently Of the possible further with
drawul- ~ gold hy the German Government the
bank lad 10 consider more what is likoly ip be
the export of bullion to America in the future
than what las actually boon s'ui thlthrr. The
bills -ont IN for discount yesterday wrre prob-
ably negotiated in anticipation of the withdraw
a4s Of gold to-day for that quarter to meet grain
shipments aud wAothe r or not the outer mar
ko' can maintain oven - present terms for
tfrrr months bank bills aui thus support the
hhuk in is ru i'atpr go turn tue rN 'Hon-'s IN
our favor. there is little iluht tnat ~ decision
taken Yesterday Was wis. Reports from our
own proNlurlal district tell H. thut heavy ram
L. general ami j. rtu-4ug cons .d'rahir anxiety.
Willie IA iAe midland countries thH ghlh"rlng IN
of ihr harvest is ~nriOu-lv inprlrd. The liu' X
sea lS pia u ally cin-ed, uni We have therefore
every reason tp rNur. that W. must not only
tuN"n very mu 10 ltrsrr quantity oi grain from
ilr United states than We have required m
inrmrr nur-, Hat thHt W. must ruy mu 'h
iigher lrer for IT, This hciug Tho cnse the
bunk hur np other course open tn ID iut o. place
ii-Dlt in strong defensive pos tluu Ia good
tlm". II lad w. ath r IN tins country continues
the post "a can easily hrrllnr serious for thr
Bank ui fnLland. for IN" export ui god IN that
cas' luoklus az the rompNruti tiNrly small gem
cral imports 10 'hr United States from Laropc.
soon runs into many millions stvrllns"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-30

horn. Wis. After n time he was made cashier
aud he Il that position nt the time of .hc failure
Of the bank In 1857. 1t was alleged then that
Spencer had embczzled some Of the funds Of
tho bank. and eventually the Grand Jury Of
Walworth County Court indicted him for en-
be2zling $4,000 The indictment WIS never
pressed. for Spencers father came 10 his rescue,
and paid his debts at the sacrifice of most Of hs
fortune. Ten years afterward he came into
prominence again ns the President OF tho
Grundy National Bank of Morris. ILL.,. n very
successful ana highly respected institution.
In his connection with this bank his course. as
far as can be learned. was straightforward and
upright. just about the time of the great fire in
Chicago he removed TO that city, and was one Of
IN" original incorporatOrs Of the Cook County
National Bank. AS the assets Of the older in
stitutlons had been more or less damaged by
the fire. and as their value was Il question Of
considerable doubt. the new bank obtained
moro than its share Of the business, and for
time noursncd wonderfully. too ambitious
management Killed IL. hut not until ID. ID.
Spencer hud sold out his interest to Is. +. Allen.
whose failure (in connection with that of the
hankl is too recent To require further mention.
With the money received for his interest in the
Cook County National Bank. Mr. Spencer
bought II controlling interest in the State Saw
ings Institution. which he has since run in his
own way.
1t is not known where Mr.. Spencer is but II is
thought that he returned to Chicago after his
visit to this city. and that he is not far from
there.