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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Fruit and Ornamental Trees

l will keep constantly on hand, for
q few weeks, on Second street, next
to Peck's Livery Stable, young trees
for transplanting, taken fresh from
my nursery, two miles north of the
city. I have Apple, Cherry, Plum
Pear and Nectarinc trees, and an ex-
cellent line of evergreen and orna.
mental shrubbery. Also Grape vines
Gooseberry bushes, Conovcrs Colos.
sal Asparagus and Pic Plant. I de.
sire to close out all my Apple trees
and SO far IS / can my whole nursery
stock. / will sell cheap for cash
Please call before purchasing else.
where. l also have fine lot Of
Usage plants.
A l7-d&w2 Mrs. REBEccA WILLIAM {
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W. KRAMER, Parsr A. DANQUARD src,rr. nv
The VIM. Kramer Brewing Co.
Organized May Is, 1875.

212 and s13 MAIN STREET, OTTUMWA, IOWA.
This is the largest and only 6rstclass brew
best Lager Beer, and furnish it ct reasonable
rates to the Trade
Orders by mail or telegraph attended tOpromptly.
We supply families with
BOTTLED 7H1HR
Which we warrant to keep in any climate for any
length Of time. x.Daaw
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fremont Manaska County. q

While the project OF building rail-
road to OsKaloosa via Muchakinock is
being talked up, we notice it wakes
up the people about Fremont. B. g.
Howell, an old and fast friend of the
COURIER, living north Of Fremont
was in to-day and renewed his allie
gience. He says road between Os-
kaloosa and Ottnmwa ria Fremont
would receive the most prodigal aid
from the wealthy enterprising far
farmers Of that beautiful farming
country. We have no doubt Mr.. II.
is correct. We would suggest that
the people around Fremont look out
little about this new railroad and
see If they have not some interest in
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
An ,mposrAnr INSTITUTION


| ly the most important manufacturing
establishment in the city of Ottumwa
Is the JOHNSTON RUFFLER Works, in
connection with their large Iron
Works, the most extensive and varied
in the interior of the state. The ma
chine shop has lately been removed to
the lower rooms of the large building
east Of the office, and arranged with
regard to utility and pcrmancnce by
that excellent mechanic and foreman,
Alfred Briggs. Their machinery for
engine building and heavy work Of
that character is much the same as
that used in other machine shops but it
runs as smooth as clock-work, by
which they are enabled to turn out q
quality Of engine and mill work that
takes foremost rank. They have
built the machinery and mill work
for several mills in Kansas, and we
have it from excellent authority that
the mill at Ellsworth is the most per-
feet in that state, and is considered the
model.
At the present time they are build
ing a double engine Of an altogether
new pattern, 35 horse power for the
Abba Coal Company. 1t certainly
viii be very strong, simple in all its
appointments, and SO compactiy built
as not to be cumbersome.
The upstairs department is where
the chief interest lies. Here they
manufacture Rufllers, Tuck-markers
and Cordcrs for Sewing Machines,
which are sold all over the United
States and exported largely. We
passed through the room hastily and
did not take time to stop long by
either machine, all of which were
manufactured with special reference
to the business for which they are
used and many of them the result of
the inventive genius Of Allen Johnston
the inventor and patcAtec of most of
the important sewing machine attach
mcnts now in use In the United States.
They have succeeded to very great
degree in economizing labor, and by
the aid of this machinery in one in
stance little girl will perform the
labor on thousands of attachments,
while under the old system, a skilled
mechanic could only complete few
hundred. So it is all through the cs-
tablishment. Every part of an at
tachment is manufactured by differ
cnt machine and different employee.
1t is one of the busiest places in the
city, and the business is regulated
with as much precision rs though it
was all performed by machinery.
They employ between 40 and 80 peo-
pie the year round. The Ottumwa
Iron Works is q firm composed of
J. 7. Hackworth, w. I. Major and AL
len Johnston. The Johnston Rufller
Co. is corporation under the same
ownership. These parties who by
enterprise have succeeded in making
the name Of Ottumwa familiar to peo-
pie wherever sewing machine is
operated in this or any other country
in the whole world.
The firm is substantial and reliable
under every circumstance and as pri-
vatc citizens they stand above re-
proach.
A. G. Harrow is the accomplished
book-kcepcr and cashier. In conclu-
sion, after attracting attention to their
handsome advertisement, we wish to
say that if You are the least bit Curl
Gus a visit to the establishment will
amn1y rcpay Won.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
MARKETS.

The natural depression afie citing
trade throughout the west has affect
ed our people comparatively little,
and as general rule trade consider
ing all the circumstances might be
much worse. Travelling men who
have ample means of information at
command give the opinion that OF
tumwa is as favorably situated in a
financial point of view as any town in
the state. So far rs our local market
is concerned, owing to the fair wealth
err of the last week, there is but little
change, and that of but a trifling ma.
ture. The quotations given below
were correct yesterday evening:
-Ottumwa Grocery Market.
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MANFRED.

gAIJM-ANDERs. sON-By the Rev
/. r. Tetcr, at the residence OF ID
II. Michacls, Mr.. L'ANIEL IL. BAUM
and Miss AlIcE ANDERSON, April
18th.
MYERS - WAGERS. - On Sunday
evening last, at tho residence Of
Henry Wagcrs, in Agency City, by
II. Myers, J. r., Mr.. ELI MYERS
and Miss PAULINE WAGERs.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES res
i5encc of Elizabeth Warren, neal
Chiliicothc, April II, 1877, by Tho
Rev. w. Graham, ALBERT CoHWELI
and CATHARINE WARREN, all O.
Wapell0 County.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Having boon over quarter of a
century in the retail Drug Trade and
for tscenty years In Wapcllo county,
| fiatter myself that can give entire
satisfaction to my numerous friends
and patrons in this and adjoining
counties, and ask for continuance
Of the very liberal patronage that ]
have heretofore enjoyed, guarantee
ing to you as good goods for the
money a. any firm west Of the Miss.
issippi river. Give me call when
in want Of any godds in my line.
JOHN L. Moore,
WITT Cor. Main and Green SITS.
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yHERlFF,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 81
the sth day q March, 1877. in favor OF ueo. A.
Brown and w .. Christie as plaintiffs and against
for The , sum q Two hundred and Twenty -fou1
acoruing costs. have levied upon the foli6wine
ant to satisiy said execution, to-wit:
The Sc Y of the sw 4 section No. 30 In
township al, range ID, west, except about two
acres In the northeast of said 10 acre tract
and also the following commencing al the north.
east corner Of the sw u Of sw n, Of section o. Il
q. range ID; thence vests rods, thence south abou
45a rods to first branch, thence down said branct
on water course about or 10 rods to the east linz
Mug. :" e'''
And will offer the same for sale to the h,Rbes
bidder for caah In hand on the 18th day OF r av
is!7. In front Of the Court House, in OttumWs
Wapelio county, Iowa. AZ the hour OF l O'Clock b
n. Of said day. when and where due attendant
VIII be given by the undersigned
Dated At Ottumwa, Iowa. April 8, 1871
I. r. SflLMAN.
apr IL 2WiO Sheriff ofsaid Co
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
LEGAL.


By. virtue Of an execution to me directed from
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Wapeilo couaty
the 10th day Of May, 1876, In favor Of Hug
Clark a. plaintiH, and against Waite
Cook =. defendant ior 81 ths sum Of Four hun hum
bred sixty-two and 1900 dollars and costs tax
ed at $ll 90 and securing costs, / have Ievie.
upon the following real estate taken as propert,
OF said defendant, to satisfy said execution, to
wit -
All Of defendants right. title and interest. I'm
Guiding his right Of redemption) in and 10 10
No. one ~ in the northwest quarter Of sectiol
No. twenty three (2S) in township No. seyentl
Wapello county, love-
And Will offer the same for sale 10 the hishes
bidder Tor cash In hand, on the 18th (lay o
April. 1877, in front Of the Court House. in OF
tnmwa. at the hour Of O'Clock, p, m, Of sait
day, when and where due attendance will be civ
en- by the undersigned
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa March 10. 1877
=. p. SPILMAN, Sheriff said Co.
April 1S-2w.4O ByJ C. SIAuGurrp nenv
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
p1eeoLurooM.

The firm Of Garner Bros, composed
Of w. A. 4 Dan. Garner, Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Pay.
ment on accounts due the firm can be
made to either party. The business
will be continued by w. A. Garner
at the old stand, opposite the First
National Bank. w. A. GARNER.
la l2-ltw 4td-eod. DAN. GARNER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

STRAyED OR SToLEN.-A young
black and tan terrier dog had on q
leather collar with a piece of red
morocco on il. Had hole bit in
right car. The man or boy that re-
turns him alive to me will get IS 90.
.aplG-wlt. Jos. Wage.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
From yesterds :dally


James Rider, of this city, shipped
to st. Louis, yesterday, seventeen head
of extra heavy and very fine draft
horses. A better lot Of horses has
not left this city for many day.
Mike Hickey has commenced the
erection Of two story boarding
house on Main street just below Ma
hons brick block, below Union. If
other railroad men would build and
quit paying rent, there would be
more happiness and fewer accidents.
II. N. Mccoy is the builder which is
a sufficient guarantee that it will be q
handsome structure.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
WITT
eTRAYED.

From A. J. Peck's Livery Stable
In Ottumwa, a bay mare, 8 years old
A liberal reward will be given fol
her return, or information of hel
whereabouts. A. j. PICK.
4-l7-Wtf.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The Ottumwa Courier Is in favor OF
our next Legislature passing a law
esta blishing additional courts in cities
over 1O,OO0 Inhabitants. The criminal
and civil d0ckets In Ottumwa have
increased 30 rapidly that the present
court terms are not sufficient to dis
pose Of the business. For the better
protection of our neighbor city and as
an additional guard of safety to cur
friend Warden, we second the mo-
ton. With this action on our part,
all that now remains to be done is for
the Legislature to create another
court Kcosdnqud Republican.
Henry, we want to advise you not
to come foolin' around Ottumwa, for
we have new Mayor that dispenses
justice in the most expeditions man
nor
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Pianos-oraans.

The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement Of the
Taylor y Farley Organ Company,
in to-day's paper, who have opened a
branch music house in Ottumwa. This
branch will be under the supervision
Of Mr. L. E. Pinkham, gentleman
that is in every way we'll qualified
for the business and who is entirely
reliable. They propose to keep first
class Pianos and Organs and sell at
tho lowest cash prices. Call al Stow
arts old stand when you want any
thing in the line of a musical instrn-
ment.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Read the new advertisement of
Robinson Bros, in this paper. They
are live men, always up with the
times, and we feel safe in recommend
ing any one to them who wishes to
buy Dry Goods at the lowest cash
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

| have been appointed agent for
1.-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&w1m Cor. Main & Green st.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Window Curtains, latest styles
cloth, paper, and every other quality
known to the trade in this city, al
Williamson = Finley's at prices that
IcanEct duplicated. dxw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Wall Paper, of every shade style,
pattern, and quality at prices that are
perfectly irresistible. House cleaning
time is at hand and remember that
Williamson & Finlcy's is headquar-
ters for Wall Paper. dAw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The readers Of the COURIER will OF
course read the new advertisement
of John l. Moore in this paper. 1t is
with pleasure that we recommend
him to our patrons as one of our
most reliable business men, one who
has followed the profession, of q
druggist for quarter of century.
He has lived in this city for about
eight years, we believe, and by his
many excellent business qualities
/. and strict attention to business has
h, ,ilt up trade of which he may
wa, I feel proud. His stock is com.
plete in every particular and fol
,mre, Medicines there is not, perhaps
: hettt II selection in the city. The
ton business with him is &
sncc;alty and is attended to with ths
strictcst c, IRE.
We can ,heerfully recommend hin
as n carefL l and reliable man whs
will give Ii. is customers the best o
bargains sole. cted from a large ani
carefully assol tea stock. Give him
call.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The fact has been sufficiently de-
monstrated that Iowa wines are fully
equal to those of California, or those
manufactured anywhere else in this
country, and to show something Of its
Importance in this regard, We may
mention the fact that Mr.. Gangs to.
day shipped several barrels to Fort
Buford, Dakotah. Gangs, we are
pleased to say, conducts his business
in accordance with strict bushes.
principles, advcrtiscs, and is meeting
with very flattering success.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

We are informed by Jas. McCul.
Tough one of the prominent stock
dealers of Mahaska county that the
new iron bridge over the Des Moihes
river, seven miles above Eddyville,
was nearly completed, and that teams
would be able to cross by the first OF
May. The bridge will be free.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Nusbaum has the largest stock Of
the latest styles Of clothing in the city
at bottom prices. Go and try him.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The readers of the Weekly COURIER
will not overlook the new advertise
ment of our friend Capt. Lammc.-
The Captain has very excellent mill,
superintcnds everything himself, and
our farmer friends will find him one
of the most honest millcrs they ever
dealt with. Give him call.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

The attention of horse-breeders il
invited to the fine bred stations ad.
vertised in this paper. They are all
. of the best blood,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

For Druggists Sundries, Notions
and Toilet articles, tho popular re-
sort ia Williamson a. Finley's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Money to Loan.

$4,O 600 to loan at low rates on city
or farm property in sums to suit.
apr l3 2td wit w. III. c. JAQUEs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
REAl.EsrA1E.

C. Inskeep Il Co., have negotiated
the following sale:
RI. Antrobus' farm of 16O acres
near Martinsburg, for $3.50, to L. #.
Newell, the latter putting in his brick
house in this city, on the corner OF
Jefferson and Fourth streets, ON the
exchange at $4,000, the balance cash.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Ssantecl to exchanaa.

A residence lot for good team Of
horses or mules and wagon and har
ness. Apply to
d4wtf j. M. HEDRICK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Ottunawa Produce Market.

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
lay
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
Notice.

All persons indebted to w. z. Moss
Jr., y CO., are hereby requested to
call and settle tho same.
S-d&wtf RoBT. FELLOWS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

money TO Loan and Fire Insurance
In sums Of 1900 and over on i'm
proved farms. at9 per cent. interest.
In sums OF 1900 or over and less than
81 ,OOO, 10 per cent. interest. Loans OF
$500 and over will be made an city
property at 10 per cent. interest.
We represent some -first-class F;ro
Insurance companies.
.l&wly D. M. LADD & Co.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

We will lend el5OO. &XOOO OF
s25OO on good brick business proper
IN in Ottumwa, at . per cent interest
Small commissions.
I'D swift J. 0. BRsIcoE & 20.
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sHERIEF's SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution to me tlirecte,
from the CLERK ofthe District Court of Wapello Co
Iowa. ON . judgment obtained in said court. OF
the 2ist day OF september, 1876. In favor OF g, u
kimbark as plaintiff, and against Durfee & Pol
lard, B. Durfee and W. w. Pollard O. defend
ants. for the sum Of Three Hundred and Seventy
Right and S-IO0 dollars and costs taxed at 81 IS
l0O and accruing costs, have levied upon the fol
PENDANT. to satisfy said execution, to-wit:
Lots three hundred and sixteen (SiGl and tbre
hundred and seventeen GID, in the city Of Ottum
wa, Wapell0 County Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale TO The hishes
bidder for cash In hand. on the sth day OF Nay
1871, IN front Of the Court House, In Ottlm
wa; Wapellp county, Iowa, II the hour Of
attendance will he given by the undersigned
Dated at Ottumwa, Iowa. April 9, 1871.
apr lI-2M-A5O 7. z. SPILMAN Sheriff said l,n
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Furnishing goods, latest styles al
Nusbaum's. wifi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Every thing you can possibly think
Of In the Shoe line at Phillips.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
1900, $500, e4oo,
Messrs. Williamson

Messfs. Williamson " Flniey, on
Main street, have one of the hand
soonest Drug Stores in the city. II is
a model Of neatncss and every pre-
scription is carefully compounded by
an experienced hand. d&wltc
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Gold has taken d jump up ac-
count Of war In Turkey.
Goose fruit is plenty In maket now.
Some farmer dropped a good yarn
mitten in the COURIER office.
Mrs. Emily f. Ives is teaching q
select school in Fairfield, as we learn
from the Democrat Of that place.
On Saturday afternoon, at Keokuk,
the Keokuk, Mt. Pleasant and Iowa
City Railroad was sold at Sheriff's
sale, to VIM. Patterson for $6O, 600.
G. Inskeep y Go. have just sold tho
two buildings in Union Block, known
as the Higgins Block, to Sam'l Lii
burn for $22, 500 cash.
T. j. Boltz lie the champion fisher.
On Saturday he caught 1O4 suckers
which he kept, besides q large num-
Der Of bull pouts, clubs, ETC., not
worth stringing.
1 have in stock about one hundred
pairs Of Window Curtains, that will
sell, for cash, very low, to close out
the stock. Before buying elsewhere,
como and see me, JOHN L. moore,
4 17-d1O-w3 Cor. Main & Green Ste.
A correspondent of the Sioux City
Jour1dl wants to start q praying raid
on the grasshoppers. Those who
want to join in are requested to send
their nsmes to the postmaster ut
Split Rock, Dakota Territory.
A Keokuk man tried to break into
house of ill-fame the other night
and the proprietress aimed at the
biggest part of him she could see, and
consequently hit him in the heel.
Patsy McCarty is, therefore, on the
docks for repairs.
Burlington Hosckeye: "The Fair
field Ledger speaks of hop to come
off at tho Leggctt House. A house
very appropriately named for private
or public hops"
Yes,and the city itself is a fair field
for gay time with jolly boys and
jollier girls." "We'vc been there
Clin ton Herald.
We understand that burglar fore
ed an entrance to the residence of
John Guthrie, on West Main street,
and managed to get away with Mr..
Guthrie's pocket book, containing a
few dollars in money, and some other
trinkets.
The Singer Manufacturing Compa-
ny have adopted the Johnston Ruff
fer, and it is understood that they
will send one out with each machine,
without extra charge. The Singer
agents will hail this move of the COM
pany with delight ittsbmrg Daily
Gazette.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
LOCAL DEPARTMENT..

From Mondays Daily.
Two car loads Of emigrants princi-
pally for the Black Hills passed thro'
the city to-day.
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TO consurnptlves.

Consumption, that scourge of humanity, I.
the great dread Of the human family In all civil
lied countries.
l feel confident that am In possession Of tbs
only sure, infallible Remedy. now known to tn,
profession for the positive and speedy cure that
dread disease, and its nnwecaMc concomitnnts
viz: Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility
Sc, SC. Twenty eight years experience, as a
busy practitioner, in the best Consumption Hos
pitfalls Of the Old and New World. has taught me
the value OF this medicine In the cure OF all
Throat and Lung Complsnts.
Those suffering with Consumption Or any Of the
above maiadies, by addressing me. giving symp-
toms, they shall be put 10 possession OF this great
boon, mifhom charge, and shall have the benefit
of my experience in thousands OF csscs success.
fully treated. Foil directions for preparation
and use, and all necessary advice and instruc-
tion for successful treatment at your own home,
will be received BY you by return mail, free OF
Charge, BY addressing
DIR. JOHN n. BURNETT,
1917 jefferson Sc Get,
apll WY LOUlsvI1LE,K XIV.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18
rubber Boots at Phillips.

For BARGAINS in Clothing go to NJ
Nnsbasm's.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Boy your clothing at Nnsbanm''
Mammoth Clothing House.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-18

Capt. Thos. j. Potter, Superintend-
ent Of the Iowa Division of the c., b.
Il @. Railroad, was in the city to-day,
and iii conversation with q COURIER
reporter, remarked that nothing at
the present time would help Ottum-
wa more than the extension of the
Centralrailroad, via Kirkville, to this
city, as it would give new impetus
to Improvements of various kinds,
open up the best coal mines in the
State and otherwise very materially
add to the wealth of Wapello county.
He gave it as his opinion, individual
! ly, that the road should be built as
soon as possible.