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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
that givcth tho increase.

that giveth tho increase.
Those who have passed through the
struggles incident to theearly history
of this church and have gone to glo-
nv. and those who remain with us to
struggle q little longer in the good
work, could they speak to lis one mes
sage, would say with David of old,
when he had prepared the material
for the building Of the temple, Snow
behold in my poverty ] have pre-
pared for the house of the Lord :
arise, therefore, and be doing,and the
Lord be with thee" To be workers
together with God in constructing
that great spiritual temple composed
of human hearts, is our great work,
and demands the loftiest conservation.
The material is all about us in abund-
ance, and is more precious than gold.
We. as a church, are a division of
builders,a and whilewe march forward,
shoulder to shoulder, with every 9TH
er division of the grand army ofbuild-
ers,yet, the truer we are to our princi-
pies. and the more firmly we stand to
our well-tried scriptural methods and
teachings, the more influence will we
gain and the more souls will we win.
These principles and methods are
broad enough to admit of earnest co
operation in every good work with
all who love our Lord Jesus Christ
yet they constitute system so logical
and compact that only intelligent
personal conservation can cause them
to make their proper impress on so.
ciety.
| Let all those who love our common
faith and order and worship, abound.
ing in love and hope, pray that Goo
would "Count them worthy of theil
calling, that they may fulfill all tn,
good pleasure of His goodness ant
the work of faith with power, that thu
, name of our Lord Jesus Christ ma.
be glorified in them and they in Him
according to the grace of the Lore
Jesus Christi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

From brief paragraph in an ex-
change we learn that Mrs. Chas.
Plunkett died in New York a few
days ago.
Mrs. Plunkett was star in the
theatrical armament of more than
usual brilliancy, and the announce
ment Of her death will be read in
this city by msny Of her old friends
with regret.
Mrs. Plunkett nee Louisa STAN
was once resident of Wapello eoun-
~, living with . widowed mother,
her brothers and sisters in Adams
township, near Blakesburg. The
family are rccollected as excellent
people Of more than ordinary intelli-
gence and we'll respected among all
their acquaintance. If we arc corr
rectiy informed she was married to
Mr.. Plunkett in Wisconsin, and pri-
or to that time lived only short
time in this county. We believe her
brother, George STAN, is living in !
Abba at present, and that her broth
er Andrew also resides in Shelby
county.
The Plunkctt combination made
their last appearance in this city last
summer in a short engagement, in
which Mrs. p. added new laurels t.
her already flattering reputation a
an actress in the old play of "Fan
chon." She Is said to have been OIL
excel lent woman, q devoted wife, am
m afEectionate mother.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Glad Tidin gsto the AFFLICTED

A Imminent universally acknowledged as the
the public, in the Nineteenth Century, for the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Flour and Flowers.

We have. all heard of the GLOVER
of the flock," the Glover of the fami-
ly," garden flowers, hot house flow
ers, spring flowers, summer flowers,
and winter. flowers, but the flour that
the good housewife likes best is
s.K1RKv1LLE SELECT" made by that
best of millcrs, A. Roop & Co.
We have had occasion to use some
flour, having small family that av-
erages ten in number, and we always
have good bread and the most beau
tiful biscuit, cake, etc. 1t is general
" made of Kirkville Select Flour,
which we can conscientiously recon-
mend to oil housewives as being A
No. l.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
The OTTUMWA COURIER
from 1Aurssays paily,


CoAsTrNe.-Boys who are in the
habit of coasting on the hillsides
should be careful or quit the practice
altogether. Yesterday George Girls
wold's boy, about IL years old, had
his collar bone broken by being
thrown from q sled against some OBJ
struction. 1t will be some time be-
fore he INDUCES in the sport again.
FINE CArTLE.-Alex. Harlan, to-
day bought Of A. G. Shropshire, a
fine, full blooded bull IL months old,
weight ], $50, FIVE nice ycarling hcifcrs
and two 2-year-old heifcrs.
They are all short-horns.
We are pleased to see by to-day's
Democrat that 'sThe reunion at the
Business College the evening of the
"2lst inst. will no doubt be grand
"success in social enjoyment and Lit.
"erary entertainments"
The Democrat is invariably NJ
within week of the current news
and this week shows its usual enter
prise in keeping its readers posted.
DKMoRAL1zED.-Ed. Manning, con
ductor Of a freight train on the c. b
4 @. r. r., yesterday evening fell
from box car, at Frederick, Monroe
county, breaking his nose, splitting
his lips, spraining an arm, barking
shin, and otherwise injuring himself
Ed. is a very careful, man, but tina
Frederick leap came very near being
the ruin of him. He is an old spor
in hardluck.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

One of the most reprehensible
practices followed in this city pcrsis.
tently, is that of leaving teams on the
street unhitched. For week last
past, every day we have. had an &C
count in The COURIER of some run:
away which resulted in the destruc-
ton of valuable property and in a
few instances endangered life. It re-
quires only a moments time to se-
curely fasten team providing against
loss of property and danger of life,
and the probability of arrest for care
iessness. And right here we want to
say word to our business men.
Why don't you place rings in the
sidewalks, or hitching posts. so that
people from the country can hitch
their teams. We think the Citv
Council should make some provision
for q place for the people from Tho
country to hitch their teams.
rack erected ON Main street opposite
the wharf grounds from Court to
J Marion street would not inconyen.
ieflcc business men men and would
| he great benefit to people who come
ALere to do their trading.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Observation-Disclosures

Postofiice changes in Iowa during
the week ending December Esd:
Offices blished-Harrison, Guth-
RE county, John Kryder, postmaster
Remsen, Plymouth county, Mrs. E. j.
Ellis, postmistress.
Postmasters Observation-Disclosures,
Wayne county, w. @. McColm; Cliff
ton, Louisa county, VIM. Thompson
Colfax, Jasper county, J. 7. Weaver
Connover, Winneshiek county, Levi
o. Wemark; Donnellson, Lee county,
John B. Weir; Florence, Benton
county, w. II. Tucker; Urbana, Ben
tom county, A. T. Mossman.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

The meteor has come and gone. 1t
was a singular meteor, one that was
seen in every State in the Union, and
in every State fragments Of its re-
mains are exhibited and carefully put
away among other relics of curious
events. Many curious and interest.
ing stories have been told of its APP
pearance, but the most ridiculous of
all we have to tell. In this city we
have several churches, whose spires
point the way to glory from many
hill-sides, and all of them arc period
ically attended by dcvout worshipers
Of the most High.
On the, night. the meteor, comet,
aerolite, or whatever you may choose
to call it, made its appearance, a
prayer-mccting was in progress in
one of the aforesaid churches. The
night was cold, the petitions to the
Throne of Grace brief, enthusiastic
and frequently warm. Fire was fire.
quently called for, and sthe. sexton
thinking perhaps that his duty was
lily performed, busted himselfin stir.
ring the fire. Soon the answer made
it appearance in all the grandeur i'm
aginable. A devout and consistent
number of the church was addressing
the Throne of Grace in powerful
manner, asking that the Divine Spiri
j would come in "a cloud Of fire" ant
make its presence manifest TO TIL
doubting minds. The prayer was be
coming interesting, and when in tn
midst of the most eloquent passage o
his duplication, the meteor sho
athwart the sky, apparently coming
in direct answer to the prayer. Th
amen which usually follows froz
fast in the throat Of the brother, AM
, the meeting adjourned instanter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

HOUSE BURNED. - The house of
Alex. Mccullough, living in High
land township, in this county, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. 1t is sup
posed that the fire caught in the
kitchen. Most of the furniture and
other contents were saved, although
some molasses, pork and other family
stores were destroyed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Frank Hatton, of the Haack-Eye,
and Ret Clarkson, of the Register,
have both been in Washington recent
ly on personal bueiness, and Mr.. Hat
ton takes occasion to deny the charge
of an obscure and irresponsible DEM
ocratic paper, to the effect that these
distinguished journalists have been
in Washington for the purpose OF
stiffening up the spinal column of the
Hon. Geo. w. McCrary.
They deny the allegation and defy
the alligator, and we believe 'em.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Heard From.
RossvILLE, SHAWNEE CO.. kAN.(
December 9th, 1876. !

hOSSNlLLE, E9hAWNEE w. AAN'S
December 9th, 1876.
EDS. COURIER: Find enclosed $l.5O
for another years subscription for the
COURIER, which is welcome visitor.
We live sixteen miles west Of To-
peka, and mile and a half east of
Rossvillc, which is thriving little
village. The Kansas Pacific road
runs through it. The Kaw Valley is
as pretty land as you ever saw. Corn
is worth % cents here. raised about
four thousand bushels of corn this
year. The grasshoppers took all of
the fall wheat here. We have not
had much winter here yet. l remain
as ever, THos. MILLER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
PROSPEROUS.

The prosperity of Ottumwa is some
thing wonderful and her astonishing
growth has been the cause of much
remark. To people who live here
there is nothing wonderful in the fact
after all, because the town is only
what they have made it by their en-
tcrprise. One among the prominent
business men who have always had
faith in Ottumwa and "staid with
her." is Fred CRUDE. Fred landed in
this city about IA years ago. He
was always regarded as level head
cd, attentive young man to his bust
ness, that of a dry goods and clothing
clerk.
Seven years ago he established his
present business, hats, caps, and
gents furnishing goods, in the corner
of the Balingall House building. The
business soon proved very popular
and trade increased at lively rate,
keeping fully up to the growth of the
city, which it has since continued to
do even up to the present time. Two
years ago he took his brother Will,
into partnership with him and they
soon after enlarged their business un-
til finer establishment of the SORT is
hard to find anywhere in the west
Their stock is always kept up to the
times and for furnishing goods, their
place is headquarters.
Business with them is always good,
varying some during certain seasons
Of the year, but always reliable and
gradually growing, until it is now
fully equal to and probably greater
than ever. They are both polite gen.
tlemen, believe in advertising and are
as natural consequence, prosperous
Therefore we conclude and do not
hesitate to say that this is one of the
most prosperous houses in the city
and strictly reliable in every sense Of
the word.
We may be permitted here to say
that their stock on hand at the pres.
ent time, is quite large and fully
equal to the wants of trade. They
can fit any person with hats, or caps
and can make almost any man lool
respectable.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Nikotin issues his orders something
like some ofthc bombastic generals of
the late unplcasantncss in this coun-
try. We hope that his fanfaronade
won't end as Nikotin usually does, in
smoke, and that We may have occa-
sion to notice the funeral ceremonies
over all the blood-thirsty Bashi
BaZonks.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

All Marshalltown is rejoiced that
the divorce case of sherwood VS..
Sherwood has finally been settled by
mutual agreement. The terms in the
decree were satisfactorily arranged
and the alimony question settled"
Next!
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Many thousands OF dollars has been
spent in distributing, free of chaqre'
Sample Bottles oil BcscHEE's GERMAN
SYsUp to all parts Of this country. to sill
those suffering from Coughs, Asthma
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and other
Throat and Lung Diseases, that the Attic
ted might satisfy themselves, that tbs
remedy would save them from those fatal
disease. No person has ever used this
medicine without getting immediate re.
lief. yet there are great many poor suffer
ing. skeptical persons going about our
streets with suspicious cough, and the
voice of consumption from..their lungs, that
will not try it. Ityou de, it is your own
fault, as you cap 20 t. your druggist, j. L.
Taylor & Co., and get Sample Bottle for
10 cents and try it; three doses will re
iieve any case. Regular size only 70 cents.
d&wait
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
FINE ssrAalisAMs

The city of Ottumwa, boasts many
fine establishments, which arc point
cd to with pride by our citizens, as
examples of what may be accomplish
cd in model town by representative
business men. Among the many sue
cessful houses, we may be permitted
to refer in brief manner to that of
Charles Bachman, the jeweler.
Mr.. 3. commenced tho business he
is now engaged in at present, in this
city about eight years ago, on Main
street, nearly opposite his present To-
cation, in small way, where his fine
abilities as a matchmaker and jeweler
soon brought him business. He pa
tiently bided his time, working at his
bench at odd times, adding his sur
plus money to his stock, until it be-
came necessary for him to seek other
and more commodious quarters. His
business has kept growing from year
to year, never feeling particularly the
effect of hard times, the true princi-
pie of success, industry and economy,
having been adhered to from the
outset. His business has been very
successful, and never more so than at
present, although his sales are per-
haps no greater than year ago. His
Wholesale trade is quite large, and
we are informed, is increasing as fast
as people through the country be.
come acquainted with him and his
system of doing business. His store
is well supplied with almost every
grade of watches manufactured, botl
gold and silver, of foreign and do
nestle make. In the line of fine
jewelry, chains, diamond rings, pins
fine bracelets, silverware, etc, he
carries large stock. His .cloci
department is very extensive, EN-
bracing almost every design in use il
the West, while his stock of platei
ware, notions, &C., is very large. III,
seems particularly adapted to tn,
business, and seemingly by intuitio,
guesses exactly the wants Of his Gus
toners.
| AS said before, he is very fin
workman, one of the best in the state
and no half-fnished job of work eve
leaves his house.
George A. Warden, his main assist
ant, is also an accomplished work
man, genial, wholc-souled youn
: man, and has been with the hous
some six years, and has come to b
regarded as one of the fixtures, an
about as steady as the regulate
hanging against the wall.
The COURIER is frank to say th'
this house is regarded as one of IL
most substantial in the city, and IL
proprietor one of our most reliab
!, and cntcrprising citizens.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
IL ona M tha chnrchas NJ this

In one of the churches of this city,
few days ago, couple came forward
to have the marriage ceremony per-
formed by which the parties were
to be made man and wife. just be-
fore the ceremony was performed the
minister requested the congregation
to rise and sing, himself beginning the
hymn,
"What will the harvest be.
Nobody laughed but 1t was some
time before the music assumed its
usual regularity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

The Wapello county Jail, at the
present time contains but few GRIM
inals, less in number, than has been
known for several years. Only two
Of the number are charged with seri-
Gus Offenscs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Stephen Long, late proprietor of
the Barrett House is going through
bankruptcy, which shows that it
don't pay even to sell bull beef steak
at Burlington.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
DEAD.

We regret to announce that little
ANNA, the Oldest daughter Of Patrick
and Catharinc Brady, aged years,
died at the residence Of her parents,
In this city, on the corner of Second
and Washington streets, Thursday
nnixht It Il O'Clock, Of typhoid fever.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

A desperate named Pat. Murphy,
Of Liberty township,v.Sco county,
was shot and killed on Saturday last
by officers who were attempting to
arrest him for robbery.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Our old friend, Samuel Park, who
has one of the finest fruit and veget-
able farms in the neighborhood of
Ottumwa, proposes to spend some
time the coming spring in the distri-
button Of the new grape, "Cham-
pion," which is a recent development
in the fruit line. 1t originated at
Charlotte, New York, and it is claim
ed to be the earliest and best of all
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Observation-Disclosures

The ladies' and children's department contains
many novelties, both imported and of our own
manufacture. Cashmere suits for SIS; camel 8
hair suits at Sis, and silk suits at $685. will give
good idea of the very low prices at which goods
are sold IN this department. A handsome dress
Or suit is a very acceptable present.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Hon. j. B. Grinnell, Receiver of the
Central railroad, made present of a
turkey to each engineer on the road,
for Christmas.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Farmers will find, when they are In
the city, one of the most convenient
Wagon Yards and Feed Stables on
Main street a few doors above Law
renee & Carriers. Call and see.
s14 Wit
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

John Gentry, a brakeman on the
M. /. & n. railroad, was killed yes
terday afternoon, near Memphis, No..
nv falling between the cars.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Orr,rMMA. Dec. 26, '76

OTTUMMA, Dec. 20, '7G.
ToL. C. Cook, e. B. RINGLAED AND
A. WILsON-Deay Siys:-In resp onse
to YOUR request, and regretting that
the discourse is not more worthy OF
the occasion, It is herewith placed at
your disposal Sincerely yours
ii. B. KNIGHT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

J. C. Coad, Esq, Of Moulton, is
said to have been suddenly struck
with almost total blindness.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

The Ledger says: Fairfield just
now supports quite mob Of genteel
loafers."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Silver plated half dollars are in cir
culation in different places through
out this state.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Dress Goods .

In dress goods our assormantls very large, and
prices range IRON 12isc to f2.0o and upwards.
Very fine lines of goods are offered mt Soc Coo, T5c
81 90. These fabrics are in the choiceatda cloth
shades, and are very acceptable.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
SHAWLS.

Our shawl department pte'ents many atirac-
tions, rs the assortment il large. choice and va
ried Real India shawis are offered as low as S6',
with Decca, Chedda, and other equally fine
grades, sel,ieg IRON St2 upwards. These prices
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

The last paper which Van Bennett
has busted was the Kansas Democrat,
which under his skillful manipula-
tons recently gave up the ghost.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

The GREAT MAGNETIC HEALER will
be at his residence the first II days of
each month during the year of 1875
Ottumwa, Iowa. d24 d&wly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
From Friday's Daily .

FtUxy
On Sunday Thomas Wilkinson, an
old citizen of Davenport suicided by
shooting himself in the temple with a
pistol.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Farmer. end n0erchants

Will do we'll to remember that SAMUEL
LlLDuRN pays CASH for all the butter
and eggs he can get.-Bring them on
opposite the Post Office, Ottumwa.
Mari CIV
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Iowa was thirty years old last Tues
day-26th of December.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
Seventeen thousand Iowans spent

Seventeen thousand Iowans spent
nearly 100000 at the Centennial.
And now they are sitting around in
Iowa complaining that there is no
money in the State. Singular where
all the money has gone.-Burlington
Ha,ckeye.
We know another fellow who is,af
so hard up, and he punches negro
billiards in saloon opposite This Of.
flee about ten hours every day. lie is
also a friend of Thomas and Jere-
miah, and wears the regular Cronin
badge, to-wit IAN apple blossom on The
end of his nose.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

OF which our stock Ii The larges. in the city, are
offered MS follows: Good b ack six ut Si.50 per
ed silks, very gapd al 81 Is ard up. A dress pat
tern either would be an appropriate gilt
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

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, 1877-01-03
n. w. STUART,
Superintendent of Schools.

CARD.
OTTUMwA, Ia, Dec. %, '76.
REV. III. b. KNIGHT--Dedr Sir
The undersigned, on behalf of the
PRESBYTERIAN congregation, would re-
spectfully request for publication a
liyercd Yesterday, believing it would
be of interest to the public:
- Yours truly,
l.. G. Cook,
L. d. RINGLAND,
A. WILSON.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
may 29-wtf.

STOVES AT CosT.-Spear will sell
Cook Stoves at cost to reduce his
overstoek. 9-26-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
FOR the HOLIDAY
Lord & Taylor
New York.

We invite attentionto the following departments
of our establishments. The low prices ut whica
our goods are marked, hsye special reference to
the Holiday Season, and bargains will be found
throughout the house.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03

Keokuk merchants arc making "a
united effort to induce the supcrin-
tendant of the X. & ID. NJ. r. r., to
put on an accommodation train be-
tween this city and that. We think
the idea would be a good one, pro-
vidcd the terminal point Of the spc-
Ecial train, would besin this city.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-01-03
TT TTR S !!

In this line our stock invites inspection. for we
sell "A good fur set-nluif and boa for g. 90, with
the better grades proportlonately low.
Lsdies' Real Seal SaQues.
Dark shades and fine quality, very desirlble,
from SIS. Thesl prices afford positive bargains.