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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29
LEE m. COOLEY.
In to-day's State Register we find
the following communication:

In to-day's State Register we find
the following communication:
TO the Editor of the State Register:
DEAR SIR:-We desire through
your paper to assist in bringing prom
inently before the people of the State
the name of L. M. Cooley as a candi-
date for Secretary of State.
We feel that he has merits of so
high an order as to justify us in CALI
ing to them the public attention.
With the merit of a brave and Grip
pied soldier, he unites civic qualifica-
tions of an extraordinary character,
and that peculiarly fit him for the
place to which he aspires.
Entering with ardor the Union for
ces upon the first call to arms and
serving his term as a private, he again
enlisted in the same capacity in Co.
e." of the 22d Regiment Of lows
Volunteers, serving therein as Order.
ly Sergeant.
In the siege of Vicksburg, and in
the fierce assault of May %, 1868, he
fell, gallantly fighting, with his leg
shattered, and his body pierced by
rebel shot. Our forces being driven
back, he lay helpless in this condition
upon the field under burning sun
throughout the day and until late in
the night. He was finally removed
by the rebel forces, and his leg ampu.
tated near the body by one of their
surgeons.
After his return from the war he
was elected Clerk of the Courts of
Wapello county, and in this position
displayed such ability that for seven
terms, covering q period of fourteen
years, he has been reelected, and fire.
quently without opposition at the
polls.
He has not only performed the du-
ties of his position, but has signally
gracel the Office, by his superior fit
ness, his high intelligence, his social
bearing, and his spotless character.
We feel that the State would honor
Itself by bestowing upon him the pos
ition for which his name has been
announced, and it is with unreserved
earnestness that we commend to its
people, and ask of the Republican
party its support of this gallant SOL
der and accomplished civilian.
Ottunasoo, Nay 90, 1878.
The Register calls attention to this
communication as follows:
"We publish this morning a COM
munication from leading citizens of
Wapello county in which Lee M. God
ley is presented as a candidate for
Secretary of State. The suggestion is
a very strong one and will meet with
hearty endorsement in all parts of the
State. The gallant and worthy record
of Mr.. Cooley makes him worthy Of
all that his fellow citizens say of him,
AS he will be worthy of all further
support that may be given him. This
is an excellent nomination"
Every man that knows Lee M. God
ley will fully endorse all the good
words that are said for him, either by
the people or press, and the State will
be fortunate in securing his nomina-
ton and election as Secretary of
State.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

Governor Colquitt, of Georgia.
Thursday, commuted the death sem
tence Of Mrs. Kate Southern, of Pick
ems county, to imprisonment in the
penitentiary for ten years,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

I can loan in sums of $500 and up.
wards, to suit borrowers, at per Ct,
and smaller commission than any
person in the city.
sl7wtf w. III. c. JAQUEs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

The gross earnings of the Chicago
Burlington & Quincy railway compa-
ny for the month Of March was 81,
1881. The earnings for the same
month of last year were $SS8,O65.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

The Grinnell Herald hits off nom
advertising business there in the fol-
lowing manner: "The fellow who
came to this town about six months
ago and thought he could do all the
business he wanted to without adver-
tising, has gone to Victor, where is
said to be quite colony of business
men who could not be hired to let
people know they have anything to
sell"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

G. F. w. Bachman, Main street. has
q splendid stock of furniture on hand
and we wish particularly to attract
attention to his handsome parlor sets,
the equal of which il rarely ever seen
in this market. The stock is COM
plete in every respect, from the cheap
est to the most high priced goods 60
ing. If any of our readers design
purchasing furniture, they should by
all means give this stock an examina-
ton. d&w.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29
SPECIAL Notice
a card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness. early
decay, loss Of manhood, &C.. I will send receipt
that Will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary IN
South America Send self-addressed envelope
to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman, station o, Bible
House. New York City. sept 1s-d cod WY
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

OLD TYPE. - Excellent BABBirr
METAL, for sale At l214 cts. per pound
ct this Office. WITT
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

UE NY Dimmitt, who has been
saAnssf Of this county for over thir-
ty years, remarked to us, to-day, that
he really believed that the present
crop and fruit prospect, taken all in
Ill, was the most promising he ever
saw in this county.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

1T pays to buy the best shoes you
can always get them at Phillips.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

Eggs hatch much Better If the nest
are made by placing cut turf, anG
shovel of mold, sand or ashes in .
box or basket, and on this little
short straw; than il straw only is us.
ed. In this way convenient hollow
is obtained, that prevents the eggs
from rolling out from under the set.
ting hen. In cool weather the eggi
are kept Of much more equal TEMPER.
AZURE than in nests made simply Of
loose straw. i|9 H@ N' t4
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

SLoLEN.-On the 18th inst. S. Dick
erson, James Young and Warren
CLARK stole team belonging to james
G. Dicksrson of this city, and lit out
for Kansas. AT last accounts the fel.
lows had not been arrested.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

I will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgage.
VII ON. Lamp.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

Yesterday the Executive Council
awarded the labor of one hundred
convicts Of the Fort Madison peni-
Tertiary, for five years, to Messrs.
Haiskamp Brothers, of Keokuk, at
the rate of 421s cents each per day.
Nessrs. Fargo & Co., of Chicago,
were bidders, but they only offered
Al cents. ftE
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

BENJAMIN Asbury, living near
Blakesburg, yesterday, sold his farm
adjoining that village for the hand
some sum of SIS per acrss This is a
very handsome little farm.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

PROPERTY SALEs.-Father Kreckel
has purchased the John Alexander
residence, at the intersection of East
and West Court streets, for which he
pays $500 cash. This is one of the
most slightly places in the city, and
we understand it is designed for the
Sisters of Mercy, and at an early day
a fine school building will be erected
upon it to be used as a parochial
school. Mr.. Alexander gives posses
sion June Goth.
Major Mahon has sold the corner
store room on Union and Main streets
to E. J. Mclaughlin, for $500.
These sales show that property in
Ottumwa is still valuable and that
there il some demand for it.
The Iowa City Republican says !:
~. r. Hartsock, State Agent. of the
Masonic Benevolent Association, re-
turned this morning from most sue
cessful trip to the southern part Of
this State, where he received l2O adj
ditional applications for insurance,
making the total number of the soci-
ETY. now about l,2OO. He brings with
him the gavel and apron used in the
first Masonic lodge instituted in Iowa,
which occurred Nov. Both, 1910. The
apron was presented to Past Grand
Master Hartsock by the Burlington
Lodge in consideration of his having
been the first Mason initiated in Iowa,
and he was also presented with the
gavel that called to order the first
regular convoeation Of Masons in
Iowa."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

SliDDGlS,

Send to the Oldest Commission House In Albas v.
n. Y, for their price current. Market IL superior
Broadway, Albany, n Y. State what paper You
saw this In.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

l have been engaged in selling good.
for the past % yesrs, and hazard
nothing when assure yon that am
selling ALL kinds of Goods at Lo wer
Prices than ever before Obtained in
my business experience. All kinds
OF Goods ARE VERY CHEAP, for
proof OF which come and see for your
selves. purchase my goods OF frs,
hands for Cash. which IL the closes,
buyer that goes to market. and | pro
pose ia make as low prices ms any
House in the city. guarantee all
goods ~ represented. With careful
and courteous attention, / hope 10 re-
ceive liberal patronage.
Agency for Nine. Demorost's Re-
liable Patterns.
A. ID. MOSS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

Ottumwa is becoming noted for her
fine horses, and almost every day we
hear of one or more smart steppers
being bought and taken away. Yes
terday, J. d. Ladd sold an Honesty
bay mare, "Pocahontas," to Mr.. Low
rie, Of the Madison House, Chicago,
for which, we understand, he receiv-
ed the handsome sum Of $500.
Ed. Dsggett sold horse Of the
same breed, "Perry L." yesterday
evening, to q. A. Durphy, also of
Chicago. This was very fine ami
NAL but we did not learn the price
received by Mr.. Daggett.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29
E.F. kunksi's sitter wine Of Iron

z. =. kunkol'o Sitter Wine Of Iron
Has never been known TO fail In the cure weak
ness, attended with symptoms, indisposition to
exertion, loss OF memory. difficulty of breathing,
general weakness. horror 0fdisease, weak, ner-
vous trembling, dreadful horror of death, night
swests, cold feet. weakness, dimness Of vision,
languor, universal lassitnde Of the muscular sys.
tenn, hot hands, nn)4ing of the body. drynsss of
the skin, pallid cot tenance and egppeiOns On the
face, purifying the blDod, Iptn u ~ bech, hesv-
mess ofthe eyeiids. frequent ebisck epot6 ifying
before the eyes, with temporary suffusion and
loss of sight, want Of attention, etc. These
symptoms all arise from weakness, and TO rem.
edy that, use 4. +. Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron.
1t never fails. Thousands are now enjoying good
health who have used It. Get the genuine. Sold
only In 81 bottles. Take only e. r. Kuhkel's !
Ask for Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron. This
truly valuable tonic has been so thoroughly test
deemed indispensable as Tonic medicine. It
costs but little, purihes the blood and gives tone
to the stomach, renOvates the system and pro-
longs life.
now only ask . trial Of this valuable tonic.
pss,Ss n 81 sss S SS s 81. En- &,
Iron, and take no other, "A phntogTaph Of the
proprietor on och Nrspp9; sneu are coun.
Beware Of counterfeits. DO Hotiet Your Drug.
giGt sell you any but Kun Kel's. which is put up
only q above represented. You can get SIX bot
ties for aye 4pllan. An ask ~ oneelmple trlal.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

II. G. Wells,of Decatur City is now
in the Wapello county Jail brought
here from Missouri on requisition on
the charge Of obtaining goods under
false pretenses. We understand that
he has friends in the city who will
give the requisite bail for him and he
viii probably be released this even
ing. We know nothing of the case
further than as given as above.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29
JoTTINas.

Inc SlSourney RerteG dem OPP
poses the nomination Of Weaver by
the demYocrats. i.
Hon. John r. Irish has been COM
missioned trustee of the Iowa Sol
diers' Orphans Home for = term Of
two years.. L. = 80
The c. r.. I. & p. r. r. and its
branches comprise a total length of
], OS2 mites. The lease of the X. b
D. M. will increase this to 1,l94.
George Duffy, cattle herdcr for r.
p. Foss, Esq, of Avoca, was struck
by lightning the other day, while
driving cattle, and instantly killed.
John Smith, the junk store man,
has shipped three car loads of old
bones to st. Louis this week. These
bones are used for clarifying sugar.
The Canadian Government has de
cided to exact a duty of liz per Ct.
ad valorem, on all silver coin shipped
from the United States to that coun-
try.
s. II. Stoddard, of Des Moines, has
been indicted at the former place
and arrested at Nebraska City, on
charge of adultery with one Mary
Wright.
A democratic delegate to the DEM
ocratic Congressional convention of
this district informs us that in his
opinion the widow Weaver" has s
of the 10 delegates from this coun-
ty. s#
Doctor Miller, of tho Omaha Her.
aid, who is known in connection with
the Oregon fraud as Quorum" Mil
Ter, has gone East to kiss Sammy Til
den and encourage the Florida inves-
tigation.
Charles Haggerty has been SEN
fenced to five, and his two pals to ten
years each in the penitentiary, for
their murderous assault on Father
Cosgrove, Of Davenport. The first
named was credited with five years
for turning States evidence.
The epterprising Register in Bank
ruptcy at Freeport, ILL.,, actually had
the audacity ia, send postals to citi-
zens of supposed tendencies to COM
promise in debt paying, admonish.
/ ing them that the bankruptcy law
would soon be repealed, therefore, etc
The Keokuk Constitution says
mr. III. A. Kinnaman has made ar
Improvement in the telephone which
will be apt to attract much attention
from the medical and scientific world
He has just perfected the model, and
had it in operation to-day, but is no
yet ready to give the details"
A burglar named Daily entered thu
room of Sterling merchant the 9th
er night and was welcomed with
bullet which entered his abdomen
! and was taken out of his back.
few such receptions in every city
and midnight thieving would become
more of a luxury than profession.
Edison's Eelief is that the Almight
|, Intelligence keeps stupendous pho
9 Inograph establishment, which record
t the words of mortals. He gets hi
: text from that scriptural passag
which says: ''But / say unto yo
that every idle word that men sha
speak, they shall give an accouu
thereof on the day of Judgment"
8 On Saturday last two men wen
. fishing from Omaha to Florence LAX
near there. One was a soldier tn
other stranger in thu city. Th
stranger returned in the evening an
. stated that his companion had falle
into the river and was drowned
The adventurer who escaped is no,
in Jail awaiting an investigation q
the affair.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-05-29

Our WATERwoRKs.-About seven
and half miles of water mains are
now laid by the water works compa-
ny. Nine miles will be laid before
they quit work this season, and it is
expected that the work will all be
done and the hydrants set before the
first Of July. It would make q first
rate Fourth of July celebration to
give the whole works q thorough
test on that day, and invite in repre-
sensations Of all the fire companies
from neighboring cities. We think
it would be good time and oppor-
tunity to show people abroad what
kind Of town we have, and to COM
pare the enterprise Of Ottumwa with
that Of other cities.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-07
TMEP. w. a u. RAILROAD,
A tour Of inspection by the ON
eiais-A'resniussss 10 be Awarded.

Mr., $. d. Fuller, Chief Engineer of
the p. W. x d. K. R. with q few
friends, and the supervisors and fore
men of track, assembled at Philadel
phia for the purpose of inspecting the
condition Of the road from Philadelphia
to Baltimore. After dinner they board.
ed an opel car specially built for the
purpose, and left the depot at IL OF clock.
In order to afford the party, which
numbered about thirty, a good oppor-
tunity to make the survey, the car
was pushed ahead of the engine, and
had seats ranged one above the other.
The company reached Baltimore late
in the afternoon. They all expressed
themselves as being highly pleased
with the condition Of the road and with
ths improvements that have been made
Since last year. THIS tour Of inspcc-
ton is the second annual one, and is
made for the purpose Of noting i'm
provements and awarding prsmi iums.
At the first annual inspection, whicn
was made last year, blank cards were
made out, which we're to be filed by a
record Of improvements made. The
road is divided into twenty sections,
and each section has a supervisor.
TO these supervisors these cards
we're given so that all improvements
made in each section could be noticed
and at the end Of the year handed in.
The supervisor having the greatest
number Of improvements made on his
section receive the first premium which
is 500, the second $50 and the third
$25.
The second annual trip yesterday Of
the road officials was for the purpose
Of comparing the improvements and
making the awards. The decisions
have not As yet been announced.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-07
Prof. Harlan at West Che.tsr

The Chester County Teachers In
stitute commenced its session at West
Chester on Monday and will be contin-
urd during the week. In looking over
the reports of the Local Neps, we find
that Professor Harlan Superintendent
of the Public schools of Wilmington, was
present on Monday. The News after
noting superintendent Harvey's open
ing address says that Professor Har-
Ian OF Wi mington, was introduced and
delivered the Introductory address. He
spoke of the objects of the Institute.
Success in teaching depends upon skill,
scholarship and fidelity in teaching, al.
though possibly fidelity should be
mentioned first.
He desired to give few points for
direction in conducting school proper
ly. First, there should be a carefully
prepared programme we should know
in the morning what the order Of the
day will be throughout. He had found
in visiting schools TOO many teachers
have no well-defned rules. Much time
was lost in this way, and confusion
reigned where there should be order,
Next, the pupils should be properly
supplied with work they can do. See
that each pupil attends to his own
work, at his own desk and with his
own books. The room should be free
from conversation or communication of
any kind. We should also make some
provision for amusement in the school
room.
He did not believe in the austers
methods which were formerly in vogue.
Freshen the spirits of the children with
some sort OF amusement. 1t is import
ant, too, not to let the children know
thry can annoy us. We must learn
patience or fail. We must strive 10
obtain the good will of the pupils
Teachers should be uniformly cheer
ful and enthusiastic. II teacher Is
sour and sharp the pupils will be af.
fected proportionately.
We should take an honest pride in
our work. We ought to endeaSor as far
as possible to force our schools upon the
attention of the public. We should make
it an entertaining feature in the com
munity. He closed by urging the teach
ers to take more enthusiasm in their
work. ~
Daily Republican., 1878-11-07
1.-THE LANDMARKS or SCOTT, 4,
The Literature Of sir Walter scott
A Lecture Before the Teachers OF
Milsnimxaam.

|
Mr.. Wallace Bruce, Of Poughksepsie,
NJ Y, delivered a lecture before the
teachers of the Public Schools, yester.
day afternoon, in the Girls' Compart
ment OF No. l Building Including the
scholars there were about four hundred
individuals present, comprising nearly
all the teachers Of the different schools,
the members of the Beard OF Education
aud large number Of our leading citi-
zens. E..#
The subject Of Mr.. Brnce's lecture
was the Landmarks Of Scott, in
which he review. d the writings of Sir
Walter Scott from his earliest work
down to the latest, and termed them as
true historical records from the days Of
Peter the Hermit down to within the
ken of anen who are now living, "when
Napoleon as with football played
with the crowns of Europe" The leo.
turer eloquently referred TO the past
to the days when Byzantium was in the
zenith Of its glory to the gradual decay
of Roman civilization before the advance
of the nations Of the East; to the fall OF
Oriental greatness before the dispelling
rays of West European civilization Ia
the changes that followed the deeds OF
the dark ages, up to the dawning Of the
nineteenth century. ..# #...E
These he all found faithfully and
vividly portrayed in the writings OF
Scott.
In respect to Scotland, the faithful
poet and novelist gave living inter
est to everything favored by the magic
touch of his master intellect. Old kirk.
yards, forgotten and neglected in their
solitudes, became infused with life, and
out of their depths issued materialized
figures from the shadow. .world-some
gliding in ghastly whiteness and Others
stalking forth in mailed hablimen's
majestically appropriate.
The speaker closed with reference
to the beauty Of the character of the
heroine of the Heart Of Mid Lothian
Jennie Dean; and dwelt upon the
purity that characterized the individ-
ualized creations of all Sir Walters
works. He was listened to with wrapt
attention and at the close of the lec-
ture he was loudly applauded.
| The music for the occasion was fur
nishei by a select choir--C. B. Rhoads,
Misses Conner, Mrs. Macallister and
DR.. Howard Ogle. Supt. Harlan took
the occasion to read an invitation from
State Superintendent Graves, cordially
inviting the teachers of Wilmington to
attend the New Castle Institute, to be
held on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day of next week.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-07
Special Mention.

Yes, Beecher's is the place to get " r
picture taken. 315 Market street.
Chew "Jackson's Best" sweet navy
tobacco.
W. H. Sincock advertises great as
sortment of gloves at No. 3O7 Market
street.
Use Crossley's genuine sewing ma
chine oil, at the corner of Sixth and
Shipley streets
Holman's Liver Pads are for sale by
J K. Hartman, Druggist, corner 9Th
and Poplar.
Pictures for holiday presents at sut-
terl-y's.
Every boy goes to Sutterley's for
photographs. 3O3 Market street.
Come in and see our new styles OF
Bulb Syringe, superior article at no
higher prices than the ordinary article.
McInall, ID and Market streets.
Sutterley's is the cheapest and best
place to get photographs.
Sutterley copies pictures to any size.
Those wishing life size crayons for
the holidays had better send in their
orders soon if they do not want to be-
disappointed, as our orders are comir &
in fast. Sutterley, 302 Market street.
MIpDLEroN's New PRICE LIST. Pound
eaching Soap, 6 cts; Pound Bleacher
Soap, 81 cts. p. Il is Oleine Soap, 81
cts Standard Soap, 4 cts. Poor Mans
Soap, 5 cts. lbs. good Mince Meat, 25
cents 4 glasses Jelly, 25 cents 3 TBS.
Soda Crackers, 25 cts. 3 Tbs. Oyster
Crackers, 25 cts. Tbs. new CurrantS.
25 cts. lbs. new Raisins, Is cts. !; 2
cans Bakers Corn, 25 cts. cans Pie
Peaches, 25 cts; 2 cans Apples, 25 cts;
Pumpkin, 10 cts. per can Sweet Corn,
our original brand, s cents per can n
fair Coffee, IL cents ; best Rio Cotfees
20, % and 25 cents dried Cherries, 20
cts. Blackberrirs, 10 cts. Plums, Is
cts. pealed Peaches, Is cts. 4 TBS. J
Peaches, 25 cts. 5 lbs. Apples, 25 cts. ;
7 lbs. pin-head Dat Meal, rs cents 6
lbs. Akron Cat Meal, rs cents Swiss
Mountain Syrup, sl.0O per gallon E;
Peach Syrup, $l.2o per gallon; fine
Syrup, 40 cents per gallon good New
Orleans, 40 cts. original Reed Birds,
weighing over TBS. per dozen, Is cts.
per doz. Stove Polish, 10 cts. per tb. ;
Coal Oil, Is cts. per gallon; Head Light
Oil, 25 cts. per gallon Catsup, 20 cts
per gallon 2 hoop Buckets, IA cts. 4; 3
hoop Buckets, IS cts. Great bargains
at Middleton's s. E. cor 4th and King
streets.