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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
A Good Hint to Fowl-raiseYs

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Is afforded in the fact that all ,cild
fowls feed their young upon animal
Gnsect) food, even if berries, buds,
seeds, ETC., form the natural diet Of the
parents or adults of the same species.
Thus young chickens will not
thrive 80 well without it % if sup
piled with animal food, in some
shape. Earth worms are capital, for
very young chicks. Cooked meat.
chopped up fine, with boiled rice and
potatoes, is q very nourishing and &C.
ceptable dish for them, when young.
But not too much of this-nor
must it be given too often. Other
wise they scour, from the excess Of
the meat food. A little two or three
times day will help them, until they
get to be six weeks old. BY that time
they will be strong enough to run in
the fields and grass, where they will
gather more natural supply If this
kind Of food, and generally plenty of
it.-POultru World.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

Burlington, and Elders w. L. Orr. of
Ottnmwa, and J. r. Nelson, of Bur-
lingtcn, were chosen Commissions
to the General Assembly which meets
in Pittsburgh, Pa, May 10th.
The pastoral relation existing be-
tween Rev. G. w. Hays. and the
church of Winfield, also existing be.
tween Rev. B. Wall, and the churches
of Pleasant Plain and Salina was
dissolved,
The attendance was large and all
the sessions full Of interest. ii. b. X.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
Late Agricultural Items.

The beet sugar works, at Isleton,
CAL, are said to be working night
and day, and using about 70 tons of
beets in "a hours.
The annual consumption of sugar
in this country is about 10000 lbs.
the revenue from which amounts to
SIG, O00,0 600 annually.
1t is estimated that only half az
much fuel has been consumed in Min
nesota the past winter as in ordinary
seasons. Stock has got along with
One-third less feed than usual, and
fresh meat, butter, and eggs, have
been at times drug in the market.
The large number of negroes who
have rented land in Alabama, and
gone to farming for themselves, has
caused great scarcity of hands
among land owners who desire to
farm their own land
Corn planting is progressing in
Texas, and the wheat fields are pre-
senting grand appearance. Good
reports from the growing wheat come
from all sections heard from.
The best thing to do with cobs,
says correspondent of the Practical
Farmer,is to burn them to nice char
coal, pulverize, stir in little salt and
feed to hogs. His eat the mixture
every readily" and he is sure it helps
to keep them in ''good healthy condi-
ton"
John Baker, county clerk of Nc.
Lean county, ILL.,, has bovine curios-
ity and veritable family treasure in
new COW whose milk turns to but
ter witkaut any churning whatever.
She is part Durham and part Texan.
What valuable cross Of cattle for
lazy people, and what an interest the
small boy Of Bakers family, must
take in that cow.
Cinnamon who have returned to
their native country after q residence
in the United States, have introduced
the growing of wheat to take the
place of rice as food staple. 1t is
claimed that with the close care Civ
en- to agriculture In that country, the
yield seldom falls below forty bush
els to the acre, and that labor is so
cheap that twenty-five cents bushel
returns an average profit.
Every farmer should keep . pot of
mixed paint in his workshop, and
should apply it literally to plows,
wag ons, harrows, reapers and all i'm
plements that are exposed to the
weather. This will cause them to last
twice as long as usual. Farming i'm
plements and tools are less frequent
ly rum out by hard service, than used
up by useless exposure to the wealth
when they are not in service.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
An order has haan iaaned racentl

An order has been issued recently
from the Office of the general bag
gage agent Of the c, B. & G., at Chi
cago, notifying all baggage men on
trains, that hereafter no charge shall
be made for guns, dogs or baby car
riages. Which order is not a pleas
ing one to the average baggage man,
as he generally makes his cigar mon
ey out of these items.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
GLAD rIDINGs FROM NEBRASKA.

OAK GROVE, Neb., March Ii, 1878.
Ed COURIER We are having fine
weather, this Spring. The farmers
are at work in earnest after three
years Of almost entire failure. There
are no signs of grasshoppers to eat up
our crops this Spring or Summer.
There is an abundance Of wheat sown
this year, with glad hearts, and
hope and pray that we will have q
spiritual, as we'll as grain harvest, in
this community, as we are in need of
both.
There is large emigration to Kan
sas, this Spring, from the East.
There are quite number of emf
grants coming over into this State,
this Spring. Farmers are fixing to
plant corn now. Wheat is up and
growing finely. There is a good
prospect for crops of all kinds, corn,
wheat, rye, oats, flax and vegetables.
j. N. M. STOCKER.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
Good working pants at little Nus.
bauns' for rs cts. 2W
Litigation important to WapeIlo
~


Litigation important to Wapeilo
County.
Most of our readers will remember
that Hendershott & Burton were en-
ployed several years ago, to bring
suit for the county against the Bur-
lington u Missouri River railroad
company, to compel the company to
issue stock to the county for thirty
thousand dollars paid on the county's
bonds issued in aid of the construction
of the road. This suit went through
the courts and was finally terminated
in the Supreme Court by q judgment
against the county-the court holding
that as the original contract for the
issuance of the bonds was void, it
could not be enforced in compelling
the company to issue it's stock, though
it was fact that the county had been
obliged to pay the bonds in the
hands Of innocent holders.
This ruling Of the Supreme Court
clearly intimsted that there was per-
haps remedy still left to the county,
by suing for money had and received.
Hendershott & Burton therefore
brought suit against the company,
asking for judgment for the amount
of the bonds and interest, upon the
principle that though there was NO
law for the contract giving aid to the
company, yet the company having
received from the county money ap-
piled in the construction of the road,
the company was bound to refund
the same, if not bound to issue stock
therefor. To this petition of the
county the company demurred, which
raised the only issue in the case, viz |:
the right of the county to recover .
money Judgment under this state Of
facts. The case 10 pending in the
Circuit Court sitting at Burlington,
Iowa, Judge Drsyer presiding. Judge
Hendershott attended to the case,
making the argument before Judge
Drayer last week. The arguments,
pro and con, lasted two days. He in
formed us to-day that the court ruled
in favor of the county, holding that
the petition of the county presented
q good and substantial cause of &C.
ton.
This is very important case and
involves some $47, 600, that the county
may or may not recover. We pre-.
sumo the company will stand upon
the demurrer and that the case will
not stop until it passes through the
Supreme Court-Daiiy Of the 17th.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

No medicine is such complete spe-
cific for lice and other parasites on
animals and fowls as the dust and
finest dust that can be procured, coal
ashes being excellent for the purpose.
Nothing IL more preventative Of the
health Of animals than dust aud in
summer, when II can be procured by
them without the aid OF man, they 81.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

Make no mistake, but go direct to
the little Nnsbaum, save your money
he is selling clothing at prices that
other Nusbaums can't buy them for,
at the Old Baltimore Clothing Sotre.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

ways do best. 1t should be well
sprinkled and freely scattered from
the head to the tail, along the back
bone, using AZ abundance of this most
excellent and cheapest Of all cattle
medicine.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
= - - - 80 -
H%EGlAL Ns,T1. r.
a Card.

To all Who are suffering from the errors and in.
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness, carly
decay, loss Of manhood, &c., viii send receipt
that will cure you. FRER OF CHARGE. This
grea. remedy was dIs'overei by h.issionsry b.
South America. Send self-addreased envelope
to the Rev. Joseph 7. InmAn, citation d, Bible
House. New York City. sept ls-d A0I- WY
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
q Par Cont. Money.

I can loan in sums of $500 and up
wards, to suit borrowers, ut per ct.
and smaller commission than any
person in tho city.
sl7wtf W. II. G. JAQUEs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
From Wshnes DAYS Daily.

EEo" V~ucsuay phhy.
We are informed by Ben Cole that
. distressing case of suicide occurred
at New Sharon yesterday. 1t SCENE
that . widow living in or near that
village, yesterday morning was found
hanging in her barn, from . Trafter,
dead. She was about thirty five
years Of age, and so far as he could
learn, no reason was assigned for the
the rash deed.
J. A. White, of J. Q. White & Son,
of Fremont, Mahaska county, was in
the city to-day. He informs us that
the firm 10 pleasantly located on the
old corner where the farming COM
munity will find good stock of gem
eral merchandise at prices in accord
ance with the times. Having been in
business in that place for many years
the public need not be told that bar
gains can always be had at the estab-
ment Of Mr.. White. Produce always
commands the highest price at the
old and popular stand.
Yesterday Deputy Sheriff McCue
visited Eldon to serve a writ of eject
ment on some Milesian ladies living
down there: When they arrived
there they found the house barricai-
ed, with artillery sticking from the
chamber windows and manned by
the females. After the usual parley,
and summoning assistance from the
local authorities, the doors were
forced, and after a brief little skirmish
in which fat irons, rolling pins, &c.
played an important part, the people
were moved out and with them all
their household plumber, bar room
and all. The officers were battered
up some, the sheriff receiving a lick
over the eye and several knocks on
the back Of the head, but was not
hurt much. Times were lively around
the premises and the language used
was very vigorous and the words Of
large size. An attorney who had
something to do with the case re-
ceived welt across the shoulder
with large iron strap hinge, which
brought tears to his eyes and prayer
to his lips.
We hear it reported that, late las
night after the sheriff left, the femalel
recaptured the castle and are now il
undisputed possession.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

As spirituous liquors will injure
men, so opium or morphia will harm
fully affect the baby. DR.. Bull's Ba-
by Syrup 10 the remedy for the baby.
It 10 free from opium. Price 25cents.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
WATER RATES
Of ottumwa Water Company.
Established 1879.
BILLINGS.

INV ELIslN1S.
Each family ofnot more than
three persons. ..X
Each family of not more than
seven persons. ........... 10
BATH TUBS.
Each tub, in private houses,
hot and cold water ....... 4
Each additional tub. mana. 3
Each tub in hotels, hot and
cold water. .......... B
Each additional tub. ...... 6
Each tub in bathing rooms
and barber shops, hot and
cold water. .............. ~
Ambrotype and Photograph
galleries, each. .......... 10 to 2C
BARBER SHOPS.
First chair. 6
Second chair. ...... 4
Each additional chair. go. 2
BLACKSMITH SHOPS.
VI Scs. a
Each additional forge 49,. 1.75
BREwERIEs &C.
Breweries, distilleries, recti-
fiers, compounders &C.,
special rates or metre
measurement.
FOUNDRIEs &C.
Foundrics, machine shops
and manufactures, special
rates or metre measuremt.
HOTELS &C.
Hotels, taverns and boarding
houses special rates
MARKETS.
Meat market. .......... 6 to II
Fish market. ...... 8 to Il
PRINTING OFFICES.
Gnociol ratop
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

Another decline in gold, and little
Nusbaum has marked his clothing
accordingly, at the old Baltimore
Clothing Store. 4-l7W2t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
the SIXTH DISTRICT.

The Herald has noted the various
speculations of the press of this dis
trict on the Congressional field, and
has heretofore RETAINED from ex-
pressing its opinion. We observe,
however, that every county in the
district except one or two has q can
didate who aspires to have the "office
seek the man" provided he is the
man. Of one thing all may rest as
sured, the Republicans Of the gallant
Sixth demand that the man presented
for their SURFACES be one of strength
and ability, one that will be able to
take the stump and clearly discuss
the issues now before the people.
Some of the seekers after the nomi-
nation, while good men in the gen.
eral acceptation Of the term, are not
made Of the kind of material that
can 60 into fight such o. the next
campaign promises to be and cover
either the party or themselves with
glory. The efforts of Democrats and
Greenbackers to coalesce, will in our
opinion fall to the ground. Demo-
Gratis in this county at least, do
not forget the treatment they re-
ceived at the hands of their Green
back allies, last fall, and will
not care to put themselves in posi-
ton for a similar sell out. They de-
mand that they have some voice in
who the nominee shall be, and to fill
their measure he must be q man of
Democratic antecedents. Even, how
ever, if these elements should unite
there is no reason why we should not
succeed, unless . mistake is made in
the nomination. While we believe
there is no reason to apprehend de-
feat, yet we realize that this will not
be a "walk over" and accordingly
urge the nomination of the very best
and strongest man in the district and
in order to find him it may be neces-
sary to go outside of the list of names
presented as candidates. The Her.
aid has no candidate to press claims
for, and it proposes to work for the
nomination of . capable man, and
good and true Republican, and when
nominated will give him hearty sup
port. but we have no desire to enter q
canvass with the knowledge that the
party 10 carrying weight. We are
also in favor of the calling of the con-
vention late, the reasons wherefore
we will give hereafter.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

l will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgage.
Wit O. NJ. LADD.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
RallYoadlcal.

Inc CCu8r n6plOe HGpuOHCuW
speaking of the revival Of building
the railroad between this place and
that city, says "Ottumwa is the pres
ent terminus of the North Missouri
Railroad, and this proposed railway
is no new thing, but simply revival
of once well started enterprise. In
case this line is built, the shortest
route from Ottumwa to Chicago
would be to Cedar Rapids and then
over the c. & N. w. R'y. Still more
we may say in it's support, and that is,
if the line was built we would have
another direct line to st Louis. As
Mr.. Weare sage, il will also open up
con munication with the great west
ern coal fields. thereby making our
fuel very much cheaper. Several
surveys have been made between
here and Sigourney, and the line is
said to be an excellent one. The law
which has held in check so many cor
porations from extending their lines,
has been repealed, and with the grand
outlook for big crops and general
prosperity, we see no reason why this
enterprise cannot be made to win.-
Our people cannot afford to do with
out it, for upon that line depends
much Of the progress and develop
ment of our city. There are great
facilities for manufacture here that
will be taken advantage of sooner if
that line comes in, and there are vital
intests depending upon this cornec-
ton. We do not want to see any in
terest diverted from the city that will
help to enlarge and make it better.
The time has now come for action,
and that very decided, in this mat
ter"
The water mains have been laid two
blocks northeast of the Caster House
in Blake's addition, and now the
workmen are trenching down Vine
street towards the river, having al
ready reached the railroad in the rear
of the depot hotel, only few yards
from the Union depot. This Is exact
ly as il should be and it is not with
out satisfaction we make the an
that whatever may he
tide this well scorched city our Union
depot is now in such position that
It is in no danger of fire. tits relic
Of the past, built when the world was
younger and people were more ex-
and now that modern SCI
snce has invented q scheme which
makes its existence secure until it
succumbs to the ravages Of time, the
people of this city, with one accord,
will rejoice,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

WOULD YOU BE FREE from the tor
menting pains caused by Kidney
Disease, use HUI NT'S REMEDY, the
great Kidney Medicine. Kidney
Disease, Dropsy, and all Diseases of
the Bladder and Urinary Organs are
cured by HUNTS REMEDY. One
trial will convince you.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

Favorite author with young ladies
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

The democrats of the House have
determined to postpone until May Is,
consideration of the Senate concur
rent resolution to adjourn sine die on
June 10. These polite fellows will
probably be in no hurry until the fate
of those $3OO,OOO,OOO southern claims
shall have been decided.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

FOWLER FULTON,
GenaeAl Agents for the
UNITED STA TIES ANTR1 O1E 90
Manufacturer Of the
Solid Head, keloediug, Military ana Sporting
Central Fire,
Ga rtr1d e g -,
Also Rim ftr, ANA unitiOn for PISTOLS and Rlfsi
Csrt fdge Cases. Swaged and Patched Bullets
Primefs, Re loading tools, etc, eto. Send fol
lllusIatsd Catalogue. 800 Bread ~ ~
10 ~ York CITY,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

Soda fountains .... TO 10
WATER CLOSETS.
l closet of approved kind 5
Each additional water closet
of approved kind, (no 9TH
ers allowed in same tene-
meut. ............
Hotels, boarding houses and
saloons, of approved kind 6
URINALs.
Iii private houses. ....... 3
In stores, banks and Offices,
each self closing $50. 5
In hotels boarding houses
and saloons, each self cls'g 8
Size Of orifice at discretion
Of Water Co.
FOUNTAINS.
1-l6 inch orifice. ....
All other sizes special rates.
Not to run over months in
the year, or more than5
hours per day without spe-
cial permit.
BUILDING PURPOSES.
Laying stone, per perch . 49,. .04
Laying brick per NJ .... .l2k
Plastering, per 100 SO. yards -. so
GARDEN MIGRANTS. HOSE &C.
Hose with nozzle not exceeding one
quarter inch orifice, to be used not
exceeding one hour per day, Oh prem
ises of applicant only =. -. "a to rs
Use of same on neighbors prem Alto 8
Hand hose, as above, for wash
ing windows and sidewalks
OF stores. ................ s
No larger nozzle or longer daily
use will be allowed except by special
permit, and payment of extra rate.
The rates for fountains, garden n.y.
drants, garden and hand hose, are for
use from April lst to October Let and
are payable July lst. For longer use
additional rates in advance, and right
is reserved to stop the use of water
for fountains, garden hvdrants, gar
den and hand hose, whenever the
public interest requires.
STEAM ENGINES.
Per horse power, special rates.
EXTRA RATES.
For any of the purposes before
naMed, the right ia reserved to apply
extra rates for more than the ordina-
ry and average use of water, or meas
ure the water used by meter and col
lect the following rates therefor:
MEASURED OR ESTIMATED WATER
Not exceeding $4,000 gallons per
month, per 1000 gallons, 30 cts.
The right is reserved to stop the
use of water for manufacturing pur-
poses, except for steam boilers, when
the public interest may require. A
reasonable interest on cost of meter
and setting will be added to above
rates.
For purposes not herein named,
special rates will be made.
Water rates in all cases are payable
semi-annally, in advance, on the
LIST of June and December of each
y ear.
The above rates are subject to re-
vision and amendment.
A. w, CoNANT, Supt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

STABLES.
Private stables, one horse. 3
Each horse &C., additional. l
Livery and Feeding stables
special rates
The rates for all stables, in
clude water necessary for
washing carriages, but
waste or unreasonable use
is prohibited. All service
pipes for stables are to be
provided with under
ground stop and waste
cock.
BAKERIES &C.
For bakeries special rates.
For slaughter houses spe-
cial rates.
STORES.
Drug stores 10 Il
Provision and liquor stores 10 te
Stores not otherwise rated. 5 Il
Soda fountains. ........... 5 Il
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

To trade, building lot for q good
team Of horses and wagon.
All d2t wit. j. M. HEDRICK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
NOVELTY WORKS

in Bone, Wood, Shell or Metal. Fret SAWS. Pat.
tsrns and Fancy Woods. It the Lowest Prsess.
Ifiyou have. anythiDg.b broken In
FANCY WOOD WORK,
Il can be repaired ct the Novelty Works. IL you
70 the Novelts Works
II your Piano or Organ case ueeds polishing,
apply at Tie Novelty Works, on Market Street,
opposif the Rxprsss Once. janl118-dw2m
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
The Cooperative News.
DaDers.

II has been asserted that one-hAlf OF eli money
PAID by New York advertisers for advertising
outside OF that city goes to the Cooper tiva
NeWGpsk err.
II this statement 10 true there 10 NO occasion fol
suTprtae that prominent pApers which are still
charging war prices tor advertising eel called up
ON TO abuse rival with which they Ind them :
selves unable to maintain competition
Full par, icuisss about the Cc-0perative Newa-
papers together with catalogues and advertising
rates mailed fsee ON application 70 BRALS i
FOSTER, 0en'i Aga American Newspaper
Union, II PARK Row, N. Y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

John r. Shafer, the Secretary Ct
the State Agricultural Society, was
In the city a short time to-day. He
informs us that from the present out
look, and from information now in
his hands, he has no hcsitancy in say
Ing that the State Fair this year " i'll
beyond all question be the grandest
ever known in Iowa. The premium
lists will be ready for distribution in
Q few days.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

From fridays DAILY,
We are informed by Mr.. Wiley
that the engine to be used in the
pump house Of the water-power COM
psny. has arrived and will be put in
place 90 soon as possible. The large
pump is on the road and will be here
next Monday, perhaps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24

T. G. Robinson, living five miles
north Of this city, informs US that his
neighborhood was visited last night
by severe rain and wind storm.
Fences were pretty generally blown
down, and apple and other trees up
rooted. There was no damage done
to buildings that no heard OF.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
M asonic.

The annual election of Empire
Lodge No. 269 was held last night, at
which Z. B. Hill was elected w. M. !;
Robert Finley, s. w.; Ctas. Schick,
]. w.; Chas. Sax, Treasurer aud Geo.
Bedwell Secretary. j. c. Nichols
was appointed S D., Richard Ste.
phens, j. D., VIM. Hobbs, S. 8, and
Thomas Rogers, J. S.