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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

There are moments In our lives,
there are events or occasions, that are
90 enjoyable,so fraught with pleasure,
20 filled with the pure essence of hap
piness that We are led to utterly roe
pudiate the sentiment Of the Poet
who says--This earth is but vale of
tears to endless sorrows given, and
repeat In its place - Wh0e'r have
kindly human hearts have had sweet
glimpse Of heaven. And Of this class
of happy events was the celebration
of the thirtieth wedding anniversary
Of Mr.. Thomas Bed we'll and Lady at
their residence, one mile north Of OF
tumwa, Oct. 5, 1878. Silently % .
stealthily invading army stole they
upon the household, giving the first
intimation Of their presence by sweet
and happy laaghter-a gentle we'll
omened rap, when wide open few the
hospitable doors admitting to the
CHEEKY rooms, friends, on whose hap
py faces sat smiles, radiant with
friendship and with neighborly love
while in their hands they bore treas
ures substantial for bountiful re-
past, and 90 the hours flew fast laden
with social happiness complete they
to the bridal pair brought gifts of fine
twined linen, shining and bright by
cunning workers wrought, delicate
and pure 40 sympathy of friends, web
and color firm % friendships truth.
And ~ they gazed upon the kindly
gifts and mingled congratulations
with them there, they could but wish
that as their lives had so far been .
joyous, brightly woven web, that all
the future might be warp and woof
of soul content, mingling the gentle
threads Of love and kindness on all
gracious things that to the human
heart belong, growing brighter and
brighter as the years glide on until
all is merged in that Of purest gold.
M. r. y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
IOWA ITEMS.

Diphtheria has been doing some
savage work in Marshalltown,
Pella schools were closed last week
ON account OF the prevalence Of diph-
theria.I
Hon. John +. Dillon has sold his
residence property in davenport to
DIR. f. H. Hazen for 81, 500.
WI. Evers' steam coopering es-
tablishment ct Independence was de-
stroycd by fire on Monday. Estimat-
ed loss, 5000.
Herman Reser, boy of Is, resid-
ing near Blalrstown, committed sui
eide by hanging, recently, because his
father made him stay at home and
saw wood instead Of allowing him to
accompany him to town.
The Agricultural Society Of Mus
catine has rescinded its resolution to
discontinue the organization aud cell
the grounds and buildings.
DR.. Reynolds has been reelected
Superintendent of the Independence
Insane Hospital for the term of six
years and voted an increased salary.
l. E. Foster was assessed $50 fine
in Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, for selling
liquor contrary TO law and for keep.
ing house of ill-fams. They seem
to be particular about those things up
there.
A daughter Of b. Bradley Wal
scalded to death, near Epwortb, las'
Friday evening. She was 8 years old
She was attempting, In the absence o.
her mother, to handle kettle Of boil
ing water.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

Raisin-making has just begun in Ell
Dorado county, Cal.
People are very apt to pay you in
the self-same coin that you pass on
them.
A patent has been taken out ON .
pin-hole In the large end Of . picked
egg. Inventors should not despair.
The population Of Memphis when
the fever broke ont was 10000.
Now it is 5000 whites and G, 900 color
ed.
The dairyman who asked Green
hacker II he could make more cheese
by watering his milk, 10 waiting for
an answer.
A resident of Cook county. Tex
%, has . cot Of furniture made from
the tree on which his father was hang
ed ten years ago.
When . mans chin whiskers turn
gray before the hair ON his head doel
It shows which part has done the
most work.
A San Francisco paper says the CON
vi,ts Of the State prison have contrib
uted more to the relief Of the yellow
fever sufferers than the State on
GERS ct Sacramento; tho newsboyI
more than the railway officers
and the theaters more than the church
e..
That boy was . true philosopher
who, when he lost his kite. thought b
would cry about it, but immediatl
after concluded not to and went hom
Whaling. When asked II he WASH
sorry to losa his treasure he replied
"Yes, but I can't fool away muc
time In being sorry I'm Just going I
make . new one and / guess . bette
lone"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
oris,u az camp-1es

The first camp-meeting held In the
United States was held in 1899, in
Kentucky, ON the banks Of Red river.
Two brothers named MCGEE, one a
Presbyterian minister and the other q
Methodist, were on religious tour
from . Tennessee town, where the
Methodist brother was settled, to q
place called "The Barrens," in Ohio.
Arriving ct . town on the Red river,
they stopped to attend sacramental
service with . Presbyterian clergy
man named McGreedy. John McGee,
the Methodist, was invited to preach
first, and did 20, with unusual power
and effect. His brother and another
Presbyterian minister followed him
with sermons, which also proved OF
great effect. Tears flowed from many
eyes, and shouts of joy were heard
from all parts Of the house. Three
of the Presbyterian ministers LETT the
church, but the MCGEE brothers felt
themselves too powerfully affected to
leave under circumstances Of SO much
interest. John MCGEE was expected
to preach . second sermon, but when
the time came he arose and declared
to the people that the oyerpowering
nature of his feelings would not al.
low him to preach, and exhorted
them to surrender their hearts to
God. Cries and sobs were heard In
every part of the house and the ex-
element became intense. Accounts
Of this extraordinary movement soon
reached the surrounding country,and
the people crowded to see what these
people meant. They had never heard
the like before. Many came from .
distance in wagons, bringing provis-
ions with them; the meeting house
could not contain all who came, an al
tar was therefore erected in a neigh
boring forest. This novel procedure
gave new impulse to the public in
terest, and tents being procured, with
provisions and other necessaries, q
camp was formed around the altar.
Sectarian divisions were forgotten
for the time, and Presbyterians, Bap-
lists, and Methodists assisted each
other in the work of saving the un-
converted, and suggested another
meeting Of the kind, which was soon
after held near the Muddy river. A
third meeting Immediately followed,
both were attended by vast throngs.
From these beginnings the meetings
were extended, increasing in power
and usefulness, under the special d.
rection of the Presby terians and Meth
odists. Because Of this union Of sects
in their management they were first
called general cAmp-meetings." The
roads leading to the groves In which
the meetings were held we're often
literally crowded, and entire neigh
borhoods were frequently left with
out Inhabitants while the meetings
were in progress. At one of the ear
ly meetings held in Kentucky no less
than 20, people were present. The
Presbyterians gradually withdrew
from the field after the excitement
was over, but the Methodists carried
them into other parts of the country,
and they soon became general
throughout the denomination. With
more or less efficacy they have been
continued to the present time, though
not without earnest opposition. Dur
ing the eight yesrs following the in
PRODUCTION of camp meetings tho net
increase Of the membership Of the
Methodist church was $1,000, with
corresponding increase In ministers
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Cleaning from State Register 2Ott

Hon. Galusha Parsons returned to
the city yesterday from Fremont,
where he has been to prosecute the
civil actions brought by the State
against Warden Craig and his bonds
men. There are two cases and sixty
thousand dollars is the amount in
volved. Mr.. Parsons represents the
State, and Messre. Gilmore & Craig
snd Casey & Hobbs, the defense. A
change Of venue was taken, by agree
ment Of all parties, to Lee county. If
they are tried at Fort Madison they
will come up at the December term ;
II at Keokuk, not until March.
AN IMPORTANT CAsE.-In the COM
ing session Of the Iowa Supreme
Court which opens at Dubuque on
the 2lst inst, Is . case Of more than
ordinary significance. 1t 10 entitled
Richards vs. Burden y Rabbsge, aud
the abstract of the case alone, which
is now printed. and which 10
only . faint outline OF the case
numbers 500 closely printed psges.
The written matter In the case 10 80
voluminous that It fills three large
trunks. It 10 case over the settle-
ment Of dissolution OF partnership
Of . large real estate firm, and the &C.
commits in the case date from 1867 to
1869. Itinvolves over $75, 900, and a.
ready fees to the amount Of $4,000
have been paid-s7.OO0 as referees
fees, and 5000 for attorney fees.
This great case has been In the Dis
trict Court for nine years, and has
just reached the Supreme Court. 1t
10 . fine morsel for the lawyers, and
by the time it is settled will have cost
Ut least $4,000.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Many Ladies

Suffering from Nervousness, Painful
Periods, and Debility, will find that
the best way to regain their health
obtain relief from pain, and secure
regularity of their peculiar function
10 to use Parker's Ginger Tonic. The
nursing mother, exhausted by the
care Of her little one, can restore hel
own strength and nerves by it's use
while the mothers comfort, thus sc.
cured, is impaired through the mills
to her babe, making it happy, free
from pain, and disposed to refresh
ing sleep. Don't allow your drug.
gist to impose any Essences Of Gin.
ger upon you, as ginger alone is en-
tirely destitute of the remedial prop
critics we have secured in this elegan1
compound. Buy Is ct. sample
from your druggist and try it. Large
bottle $l.OO.
For sale by j. l.. Taylor & Co.
dlkW eOtly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Death Of Nehemiah Baldwin.
Nonpareil Of the nth inst.

Our community was startled yes
terday morning about II O'Clock BY
the announcement of the sudden
death of Nehemiah Baldwin, ct his
residence ON Bancroft street, Gas 1t 10
supposedly Of heart disease. Mr.. B.
was ON our streets ct 10 o'clock, visit
ing the postofiice and his place of bus
iness, in apparently his usual health.
Returning to his residence he COM
planned few minutes before twelve
O'Clock Of difficulty Of breathing and
Q severe pain in the region of his
heart. His wife aided him to his
room, where in . few minutes he
breathed his last, without struggle
without the wasting hand Of protrac-
ted disease having been laid upon
him, the great heart ceased to beat
and the noble form, so familiar to
our citizens 40 Father Baldwin, was
still in death. Ripe in years and the
varied experience Of . long, active,
useful life he has been called, Oh
how suddenly to the higher life. In
reply yesterday morning TO one Of
his friends enquiry about his health
he said "Oh am living on borrow
ed time and trying to have the house
In order when Master comes" WAS
scarcely uttered when that refrain
was taken mp by the Same lips, "Hal-
lelujah to the Lamb"
Nehemiah Baldwin was born In
Warrington county Pennsylvania,
the oath Of October, 1897, where he
spent HE young manhood In the acti-
vities Of commercial and agricuitur-
81 life. Leaving the home Of his ma
tivity and the companions of his
youth (alas how few Of them survive
him) he emigrated with his family to
Fairfield, Iowa, in the year of l845,
before Iowa had Joined the sister.
hood Of states. Being essentially .
pioneer what wonderful progress haa
he witnessed In the growth and devel.
opemont Of our state. His two sons
our fellow citizen John T. Baldwin,
Esq, and the late Judge Caleb Bald
win, having made Council Bluff
their home he followed them, arriv'
ing here in 1859, where he has contin'
uously resided till his death, being
more or less active in forwarding the
material, intellectual and moral de-
velopement of our city. At the time
Of his death he held the position Of
Deputy U. s. Collector Of THU
district. Of his immediate connec
lions surviving him are his wild
ow and only SON, John T. Bald
win, of this city, and two daughter
residing In Ottumwa, Mrs. Hill and
Mrs.. DR.. Orr, but our whole com
munity and three generations Of hi
descendants mourn his loss. OF BIZ
religious life, commencing with bill
open avowal and connection with th'
Presbyterian church half centur,
ago, very much might be said. 81.
was known % an humble, timid
trustworthy Christian with Chart.
to all and compassion for the veal
and erring. While this sudden be
pavement falls especially hard upoI
his widow, son and daughters, on
whole community sympathize Wit
them in this hour Of trial and vii
, long cherish the sweet memory o
Grandpa Baldwin.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

The Presbyterian Synod Of Iowa
South met In the Presbyterian Church
at Des Moines Thursday evening, and
was opened with . sermon by Rev.
H. B. knight, Of Ottumws, the retir-
ing Moderator. Tho Synod Of lows
South 10 very large body - to mem
bers, embracing four Presbyteriea
within Ito bounds and meeting once a
year in different parts of the South
ern half Of the State.
After the calling Of the roll the
Synod proceeded to the election Of
Moderator for the coming year, re.
sulting in the choice Of Rev. 6ilaa
johnson.
Rev. T. L. Sexton was elected tenn.
porary Clerk, and Rev. T. d. Wallace
assistant Clerk.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

Frem Tuesdays Daily.
The Sheriff case will be argued be-
fore Judge Sloan's Court, to-mor.
row morning.
Young Moore, the lad who had one
of his hands caught between the
bumpers while playing about the cars
in the railroad yards, few days ago,
had all of his hand except the thumb
and index finger amputated to-day
Drs. Hinsey & Lathrop, the attendant
physicians, think he will recover
without the loss of the balance of hii
hand,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

The dead body Of . tramp was
found about two miles from Neosho,
Mo-, . few days since. The Coroner
found on the body diary, giving
list Of thsfts committed. In the list
wore the following located in this
part Of the country: June %, Keo-
kuk, Iowa-Knocked . man down
aud attempted to rob him, but he
called the police and ! had to run.
June 3Oth, Warsaw, Ill.-Broke into
house In Warsaw and stole IS. Ju-
~ I, Ursa, Ill.-Entered house In
Ursa, while the folks were in the gar.
den and stole so out Of pocket
book. July 18th, Quincy, Ill.-Stole
. pair Of pants out Of . dry goodl
store.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

from Mondays DAiiv.
Martin Moore, . lad about IA years
Of age, had one Of his hands badly
cruahed by the cars in the yards near
this city two or three days ago, and
this morning It was supposed that
amputation of the wounded hand
would be necessary. 1t We have
been correctly informed the boy was
playing brakeman when he received
the injuries which may main him for
nRo
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Well-toned ayste,rs.

Systems toned and renovated with
Hostetter'a Stomach Bitters are most
effectually defended from disease.
That supreme invigorant soon over
comes that distressing feebleness con-
ssquent upon ailments which impov-
erish the blood and relax the mus
cles. Vigor, appetite, sleep return to
the wasted frame, and every physi-
cal faculty gains greater activity
through it's benign influence. Nor il
this al, for the Bitters have a most
genial and cheering effect upon the
mind Of the Respondent invalid,
which 10 the natural effect of the in
creased bodily vitality which is pro-
duce. Nervous symptoms disappear
in consequence of the use of this med
icine, and the evil consequences sure
to result from premature decay of
the physical energies are averted.
Dyspepsia, liver complaints, rheuma-
tic ailments, urinary and uterine IT.
regularities, malarial diseases, and
many other disordered conditions Of
the system are remedied by the Bit
tiers.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

A man by the name Of Cole, living
. few miles west, met with very Sc
frious accident to-day. He was climb.
Ing . hay stack, using 4-prongsd fork
to assist him. Somehow or other he
slipped and in falling ran one of the
,prongs into the bladder and two 9th.
.ers into the lover part Of the aldo.
men. The wou.d is considered very
serious by DR.. Hinsey, the attendant
physician.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Good Appointments.

w. G. Perkins, for long time train
master in this city, for the C. B. & @.
railroad, and for several months last
past occupying the same position in
Burlington, has been appointed assist
ant superintendent of the G.. d. & O.,
with headquarters at Burlington, the
appointment to take effect to-day
Mr.. Perkins is railroad man of large
experience even ifhe is comparative
ly young in years, and that great
corporation is evidently acting WISE
ly in giving her young men, who
have to largo extent mastered the
problem Of running railroads, .
chance to distinguish themselves at
the front. Perkins 10 an untiring
worker, thoroughly conversant with
the interests of the company in this
western country, and will, without
doubt acquit himself of the duties of
this responsible position with honor
to himself and profit to the road.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

Among the Useful Toilet Articles,
We notice . much-liked prepare
ton for the hair, possessed Of prop
critics 90 remarkable that no one who
cares to possess clean and healthy
scalp with beautiful Hair should pass
it untried. Ita properties are cleans
ing, invigorating and healing, and
after few applications the hair ceas-
es to fall. Dandruff and humors dis
appear, and the hair grows clean
soft and silky. 1t keeps the head
cool and comfortable and, in q few
days restores the hair if GRAY or
FADED to its natural and life-like
color, beautiful to look upon. 1t il
PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM that
has won such popular appreciation
by its many and healthfnl properties,
For sale by ]. L. Taylor & Co.
dAw e0.1y
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
IN pIoCsTIon.

The main cause Of nervousness IL
indigestion, and that is caused by
weakness Of the stomach. No one
can have sound nerves aud good
health without using Hop Bitters to
strengthen the Stomach, purify the
Blood, and to keep the liver and kid
neys active, to carry offall the poison
Gus and waste matter of the system.
{ See other column.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
! A. Aoma.

Train number one, on the c., B. T.
Q. railway, last night brought again
to his home, Albert w. Parsons. He
went Immediately to his home, and
there remained with his family until
this morning, when he went to the
court house. When Judge Newman
opened court Mr.. Parsons appeared
personally In the court room, to an
swer to the two indictments against
him. Through his attorney, Hon. B.
j. Hall, he waived formal arraign-
ment and gave bail for his appear
ance at the trial of the causes. The
court fixed the bail at two thousand
i've hundred dollars in each case
making five thousand dollars in al.
In less than An hour, the bail bonds
were signed by five Of our most prom
inent and wealthy citizens. They are
Messrs. e. M. Eisfield, z. P. Squires,
r. NJ. Raab, <. Raab, E. H. Carpenter
and Theodore Guelich. Mr.. Parsons
then went to the auditors Office and
remained for . short time, where lie
was met by many steadfast friend
who was glad to take him by the
hand. He looks weary and thin,
much Of which, he informs Us, Is ow-
ing to q bilious attack which he has
been suffering for some time.
Thus closes another chapter In the
remarkable mystery which has kept
Burlington people on the Qui vive for
. year. The final chapter will be in
the book Of Observation-Disclosures
Gazette.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
Cures Oonsunpt Ion.

To all suffering from the following
diseases q ray of hope 10 offered thro'
the kindness of missionary friend
who has sent me the formula Of q
purely vegetable medicine which has
long been used by the rative medi-
cine men Of Hindostan for the posi-
tive and radical cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Asthms, Catarrh, Dys.
General Debility, Los, Of Manhood
and all Nervous Affections, its power
has been tested in hundreds Of cases
without failure. Inow feel it my
sacred duty as far as possible to re-
lieve human misery and will send the
recipe-FREE OF CHARGE-to any per-
son who may desire ii with directions
for using. Sent by return mail by
addressing with 2 stamps naming this
paper. oct % 78wly
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

A little four-year old boy passed
through Chicago few days ago from
New ORLEANS to San Francisco. All
his family had died of yellow-fever.
Around his neck was . ribbon with a
. card attached, on which was writ
ten: ITO the Masonic Fraternity.
Forward the orphan 10 San Francis
CO. Howard Association, New Or
leans The little fellow was kindly
taken care Of by Chicago ladies, and
then forwarded to his destination. II
is safe to presume that the little waii
10 in San Francisco before now. The
fact Of his being sent in such . man
ner shows beautiful faith of some
body in the honor and charity Of the
fraternity.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
n. n. Notes.


The Register thinks that the offer of
the Des Moines 4 Fort Dodge Rail-
road Company, to advance $1,000 per
mile on the Narrow Gauge Railroad
for the purpose Of completing It and
furnishing rolling stock, pretty effect
ually disposes Of the idea that the
Rock Island road contemplates pur-
chasing the Des Moines & Fort Dodge
line.
The c., r. I. & p. company have
just turned out of their shops new
freight engine, No. 20S. The engine
and empty tank weigh forty tons. II
has six driving wheels with engines
lSxN, and is calculated to draw 4
loaded train Of thirty cars. Ii pulled
forty-five loaded cars into Muscatine
and took away thirty-one and one
| half loaded ones.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
BLOOD TELLS.

The first time your in town 60 TO
Sax Bros. Clothing house and ask to
be shown their
MEMS SUITS at
$500, $500, $500 and $1,000
Call for their
OVER COATS at
$500, $4.OO, $500 and $500
Examine Sax's
WINTER COATS at
$2.75, $500, $3.50 and $4.0(
just look ct the
CHILD'S OVER COAT for
$500, $500, 500, $780, s2.0(
These goods are
ONE PRICE and NO JEWING.
We 81 ply offer them to the pubic
In An open, above board manner, Il
convince them whether or not
CHAS. SAX & BRO.
are the men to buy your clothing o,
this season.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23
For sale.

Twenty-Five carriages, top and open
buggies, spring and lumber wagons,
sleighs, bob sleds and sulkies. Tween
" sets double harness, ten saddles
end brides, on good terms or will
trade for good horses. A. J. PECK.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, Sec.
ond street, between Market and
Court .7-l-d6twH.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-23

John Splan, the driver Of Rarus,
while at Kansas City was introduced
to one Of the city clergymen. The
reverend gentleman was quite favor.
ably impressed with Mr.. Splan, and
in course Of conversation remarked
"Mr. Splan, have heard great deal
about drivers being bad men, but
since meeting and talking with you
I must acknowledge there are excep'
TONS" "Thank you," dryly remark
ed the turf man. "Now, l live IN
Brooklyn, where I hear great dea
about bad ministers, and" with I
smile, "since seeing you, I, too, &C
knowledge there must be exceptions.