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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
improvements.

Yesterday evening We were shown
the plans for the practically new res
idence Of John o. Briscoe, ON the
corner of Court and Fifth streets.
The present brick building will be
partially torn down and wings added
in every direction, changing tue front
entrance from Fifth to Court street,
making the building very much lar
ger on the ground floor. The new
building like the old one is to be en-
tirely Of brick, three stories high
with mansard roof built of slate.
The building is to be supplied
throughout with hot and cold water,
gas, &C., in every room, and will be
heated by ranges with CRATES. H. N.
Macoy, the architect and designer,
informs us that when completed il
will be one of the most slightly resi-.
dences in the city. The plan is very
elaborate and the building when COM
pleted will be an ornament to the city.
The cost of the improvement, we un.
derstand, will be somewhere between
81, 600 and 5000.
John j. Fox has commenced more
provements on his residence lot. He
is moving his stable back from Jeffer-
son stree: and will grade his lots
down, let his fence down, &c. When
be gets it all done he will have a
mighty nice place.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.

A Planter and Farmer correspond-
ent has known speedy relief to be
given 10 several hundreds Of choking
cows by throwing tablespoonful of
saltpetre well back on the sufferers
tongue. The Overwhelmingly
in his experience, moves one way or
the other in very fcw minutes.
The washing of stems and large
branches of trees with q solution Of
csrbolic acid soap dissolved in luke
warm water, and . portion OF the
-four of sulphur mixed with it, is a
good method for destroying the in
sects. The best time to do the wash
ing is after the Spring opens, II
will then stick to the trees, and when
the insects come out the poison kills
them in their infant state; and by
that the foliage and the fruits of the
trees may be saved. ,.4r,s,a Gaf ltB4
! The English propose to have q
great agricultural fair in 1879, at az
expense of $25O,O00.. It 10 said thai
agriculture is declining In Great
Britain. The number Of cattle, thu
wheat acreage and other crops art
decreasing, andtvery nearly one-hal
the population Of the United King
dom is now dependent for susten
ance on imported food. The peopl,
hope that an exhibition as proposed
will help to revive dropping bust
! ness. rsa~8a fsa lyrb8
Milk, after it has been yielded by
the animal, may suffer contamination
A case is recorded where, In the pro
cess of milking, which was performed
by person recovering from ecarle
fever, the infection OF scarlet ifSve
. was conveyed by the milk TO the chill
! drenwho drank it. -
In Prussia il is said the potatoe i
cultivated with peculiar success. A
the stocks grows, the earth is heape'
/ up, leaving only three leaves at tn
top roots are thus greatly increased
while the produce 10 said to be a.
tOnishing.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
Tho mnlt;n,ication az noi.on ue

The multiplication Of poison germa
in diseases Of the blood 10 exceeding
ly rapid, and If unchecked vitiates al
the blood of the body. DR.. Bull'G
Blood Mixture by it, peculiar influ-
epce kills these germs, and purifying
the blood removes I'll possible chance
Of diseases establishing itself.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
The Osksloosa Herald says: "Fe

The Oskaloosa Herald says: "For
q week or two past q gang Of light.
ming rod swindlers have been at
work in the county, stealing mems
notes, and practising a system OF
fraud that ought to land them in the
penitentiary. In our Fremont cores
pondence is given their plan of opera.
ton. Several farmers have been vic
timized. The feeling against them
10 very bitter and they need not be
surprised to find themselves going
out Of town ON rail some day. Let
every farmer who reads this consid-
er these swindlers his enemies and
kick them out OF his house every
time they put in an appearance.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

How TO ELECT K ROAD SUPERVISOR.
The 18th General Assem- bly, of Iowa
made an important change in the
method of electing Road Supervisors,
which we think can be best under
stood by publishing the law itself, be-
ing chapter "A, on page 63 Of the Laws
Of the 18th General Assembly l4''
SECTION 2. The township trustees
of each township or election precinct,
shall cause to be prepared . separate
ballot-box to receive the votes for su-
pervisors Of highways, with as many
different compartments as there are
highway districts in the township, or
election precincts, and numbered &C.
cordingly, and each person voting
shall at the time he gives in his vote
for supervisor Of highways, which
shall be on a separate ballot, state to
the judges of the election the number
of the highway district in which he
resides, and his vote shall be placed
in the corresponding compartment Of
said ballot-box. Eff t.e
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
The Reunion.

The Register says 1900 people
were in the camp grouad yesterday.
The principal address was delivered
by Jadge Cole. Fifteen hundred vet
srass were in camp. Short address
. wsrs ALSO delivered by Gen. Bel.
knar, Cos Willis mson, Col. Read
Capt Lovsrisg, ~ lassachusetts. and
others. Ss3Fss,s
The drsss parade e. the veter.u
was On interesting feature ~ the pro
csedings. Mise huadfsd wsre |,
line. They stepped a. Win ths "a
time step and Immensely s1toyed fhs
occasion. The dress parads 81 ~
Militia WAS very fine affair, snd
passed Of with soldierly promptness.
The Reunioa Of soldiers il proving
svery joyful and happy gathering.
Yesterday and the day before were
filled with pleasure and the heartiea,
enjoyment. The speeches yesterday
afternoon were all directly to tn,
point, not bit evasive, and all ius
what true soldier would have ha,
them. One speakers reference t
the brutality Of rebel soldiers i
their treatment Of Northern prison
era, and his Characterization Of Nj
con. Libby and Andersonville % s.sr
burbs Of hell" was not relished b
some sullen Democrats, who contemr
tuously pronounced his remarks
Republican speech. It 10 singuls
how quickly Democrat calls an,
more reference TO the rebels and thei
inhumanity and fiendishness . RI
publican speech.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
8 Per Cent Money

I can loan in sums Of $500 and up
wards, to suit borrowers, at s per Ct.
and smaller commission than any
person in the city.
s17wtf w. III. G. JAQUEs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
New Advertisements.
q r = 4 OO-D = W.
Price, TEN. Cents.
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING

ONE HUNDRED AND sIXTEENTH EDITION
Containing complete list OF Oil the towns in the
United states the Terriioriss aAd she Domiaion
Of Canada, having population greater than
., 900 according 10 the last census together with
the names OF the newspapers having the largest
local circulation In each or he places named. Al
20, . catalogue OF newspapers which are recon-
mended to advertisers % giving greatest vslue
In proportion to prices charged. Also. the Relie.
tons end Agricultural Journals; W y complete
lists, and many tables Of rates, showing the cost
Of advertising IN various newspapers, and much
ing would do well to possess. Address GEO 7
ROWELL 4 co, Newspaper Advertising Bureau
10 Spruce st. New " rk
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

MANN Beautiful Concert Grand nnnnN
TyNNU Pienos, cOss q, 800, Only UM00W
ea25 snperb Grand square Panoe, q 100. only
e966. klegnnt Upright rlAnoA oeet 800. only el66
Organs 10 stops, 17ae0 Church Organs 10 stops.
coat >S9o only oils. Rlcg mt e375 Mirror Top Or.
eansoniy tl06. Tremendous Baerince to Close ont
present stuck. New Steam EaCt0ry soon - b
erected. Newspaper With much Information About
cost OF Pianos Asd OfgAls, sent Lee. Please Cd
dress DANIEL BEATTY, WashfnRtOn, NJ
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

Give us q call. All gooca delivers
ed to any part Of the city or to the
Depot. Particular attention given to
orders aud goods shipped C. O. D.
when desired. aeGw s8ifiilt&5
eaidgsm w. A. GARNER,
spr24- d&wtftA aa92 doors East p. o
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
oyspepsial Daspspslal Dyspeps'al


DyspspslAis the moss pesplsxing Of all human
d menis Ills symptoms sre almoGt innate In
their variety, and the .foriorh and despondens
prey in turn, Of every known malay r his ID
due, In paYt, to the clone ~ npAtny which exiets
between the stomach and the brain, aud In ,pArs
also TO the fact that any disturbances Of the dges
tive junction necsssArtly disorders the liver she
.aS s Ss ara
3. F. KunkelA Bitter Wine OF IRON 70 D safe
cure. This b not now desperation, to be tried
and found wanting; u haA been prescribed daily
for many years In the practice of eminent puysi-
clans vith unparalleled success. It'll mos expect
ed OF intended to cure al the disesses TO wni Oh
the human family Ia sub cot, but Is warranted to
cure Dyspepsia IN IL most obstinate form. Kan
kelt Bitter Wine of Iron never tails to
cure. Symptoms OF Dyspepsia sse loss Of apps
lite, wind and fising Of Inc food, drynsss ofihe
mouth, hesttouPn, dstenslon OF the stomach md
lessness and low spirits. Try the great RENE "
and be convinced OF ito maRite Get the genuine
Take only kunkelb which 10 put mp only In on
dollar bottles. Depot, $50 North Mimi Street;
fh,'sss'Dh, .n f. ,,a ss by al
Ask for E. F. Kunk . Bitter Wine OF IL on and
ts5s no otess s'4 bottles fer ore doss', ar on'
Wormst Wornosi wovunsl :
e. r. Kunkels Worm Syrup never fat g. %.
atroy Pin Seal and Stomaca Worms. DR.. Kun.
kel, the only successful physician who removes
Tape Worm IN two hOurs alive with head. and ~
Zee until removed Common sense teaches d
Tape Worm be removed, all other worms can b
Kunkel. $50 North Nina street. Phhiladcl phia
Pa, or call on your Druggist for bottle OF Kun,
tells Worm symp, price u. 1t nev rfrils
avg Is d&w lm
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
EaTRAYEn.

Bay horse, near eye out. Liberal re.
ward viii be paid for his return.
(@ VITO A. j. PICK.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

HARD TIMEs( D-A loafer leaning
up against the iron railing of Shaw
& Loring's grocery was overheard
telling . companion that he had beer
out in the country hunting work
~ guess the grangers took me for .
id fool, for all they would ofs,
me was . dollar and seventy-fiv,
cents day, and I'd see 'em in h
before I would work for that price.
Another instance Of children suffer
ing for the sins of their parents
born tired.-Oskdloood Herald.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

/ The Interstate Industrial EXPOSE
ton of Chicago, this year, promises
to be superior to any Of it's predeces-
sors in possessing more important OBJ
jects of general interest as We as
presenting a more elaborate in :, la
ton of individual exhibits. the
Art Department is very ella ate
AMI presents many objects Of ! ter
ic interest among others W. er's
great painting of the Battle o. Get.
rysburg, and the colossal static OF
Cleopatra, by Miss Edmonia Lewis
the celebrated colored sculptre -, SO
much admired at the Centenis Exhi-
hilton.
The Department of Science is es.
pecially rich, containing the largest
and best display of live fish ever made
in America, and an immense collec'
ton of prehistoric relics, and many
other objects of interest.
The Mechanical Department is par
ticularly full and interesting, and
general collection of agricultural i'm
plements and machinery.
In textile fabrics, household goodt
and personal ornaments, it is only
necessary to say that the best manu-
facturers and dealers are worthily
represented.
This exhibition will be full of in
terest, attractive instruction, and full
of genuine merit, aud may be yisite'
by every intelligent person in tn
Northwest with profit. For full par
tlculars address John P. Reynolds
Secretary, Chicago.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
Morteaee Notes Wantea

l will purchase some long time
notes secured by real estate mortgage.
wifi o. nj. LADD.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
Or. Prices Unique Perfumes

4s Dr. PtoC0 . OubQ0O WO1I0UsO0
DR.. Price has been years perfecting
these exquisite odors. They are not
given title that does not belong to
them, but called just what they are
Unique Perfumes, and the makers
are not ashamed Of their name or
afraid to allow them to stand on
their own merits. ffEg 89fH u
When the yellow fever was devas-
tating Memphis and Shreveport in
1873, the Odd Fellows of the North
sent immense money donations to the
brethren in Memphis. OF this
amount $4,000 was left over, which
the Grand Lodge of the United States
andeavored to obtain but there was
NO Law for it, and the fund was set
apart to be used in case of another
raid Of ) elbow jack. This fund il now
being used, which accounts for the
fact that there has been no appeal te
the Odd Fellows from the brethren
in that section. "a a.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11
JoTTrN0s.

Tho Western Herald, published at
Harper, keokuk county, has suspen-
ded for want of support.
On the I'd inst, the House of Bish-
ops, of the Episcopal Church, in SEES
sion Al New York, formally deposed
Bishop Met oskry, Of Michigan.
On the night of the oath ult., J. B.
Phelps, Of Competine township, had
six stacks and two ricks Of hay, about
Is tons, burned. 1t was struck by
lightning. It was about one-third of
his crop.
LOWER RATEs.-Since the introduce
ton of water-w orks in Ottumwa, the
rates of insurance have been reduced
to such point as to make clean ga
wing to insurers of more than $l5,-
600 year.-Oskaloosa Herald.
The Gate CITY says: "The Odd
Fellows Protective Association of
Keokuk has had seven deaths since
Sept. 1st. 1877, and and has paid in
each instance 1000 to the widows of
the deceased members--$7, 600 in all.
We understand that Maj. Morrill,,
Receiver Of the Central, has ordered
all those side door double cars into
the shops to have them rebuilt. We
felt satisfied that the Major would
not long have such man traps in use
ON road where HE voice could be
heard and needed.
The Inter Ocean says: "The Mayor
of Memphis, fearing riots in that city,
has asked the Secretary of War for
troops. The democratic amendment
to the army appropriation bill pro.
hibits the use Of troops for any such
purpose, and the call, therefore, can.
not be considered"
| On Sunday morning the Metho
dists of Fairfield, lat their usual churcl
service: raised I'll, 1Sl.65, and entirel.
wiped out their church debt. Thisi
| . remarkable thing to do in these ap
parently hard times. and it shows tina
, Fairfield has as public spirited citi
zens a. live any where.
The Fairfield Ledger says whea
. commands better price there thar
at Ottumwa. That story might do t
: tell to the marines. On Wednesda.
t the Ledger quoted fall wheat at Z
cents, and on the same day it wa
: worth so cents in Ottumwa. Goo,
) seed wheat, of approved variety, sol
here this week at 81 Oh by the WACO
load. y
/ Keokuk celebrated the closing day
OF the bankruptcy law with tall fig
ures. George B. Smythe, formerl
CONNECTED with the Des Moines Va
ley Railroad Company, and now on
Of the Government Directors of th
Union Pacific road, went in wit
shout 100000 liabilities, and G. 4
Peck went out with about 100000
Hf0fe Re0isfey
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

wEsTw ARD.

No. Z, Ottumwa to Charlton.
No. y, Ottumwa to Abba. b,
No. IL, Charlton to Creston.
No Is, Ottumwa to Creston.
Passengers can go to any place be-
tween the points named above on the
trains indicated, but on no othe,
freight trains. The road has become
80 crowded with trains that the Com
pAny will not incur the risk of carry
Ing passengers on night freight trains
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

nothing. Of course landlords soon
learn these ways, but when they have
become familiar with these lodges
the "beat" turns up again In . new
disguise with another cunningly de-
vised fable.
1t was to guard against these dep
redators ~ much a. anything else
that the hotel keepers Of Iowa met in
our city Tuesday and organized.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

j. reSh Pork.
I syiz bi.l9~ I'll -----t-,uaa I'll .s.Uaa i
We have always on
hand Fresh Pork Of
every d description which
we sell at prices which
cannot be beaten in the
city. .6ss +. @
CURED MEATS,
Also all kinds of smok-
ed and unsmoked sugar
cured and dry sailed
meats constantly on
hand. For wholesale or
retail prices Of any Of
the above apply at the
Pork, House or Pork
House Market
JOHN MORRILL, 4 CO.
.1HSss ftHB 0fE94 assGt july e-dkWu
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

NEW ORDEs-Supt. Potter has is.
sued q new or1ef In relation to pas
sengers riding on freight trains,
vhich goes into effect Sept. 10th. On
and sitter that date NO person can
ride On 0sv freight train without fret
procaftnga ticket and then only on
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

OLD Tyre. - Excellent BABBlT1
METAL, for sale at l29 eta. per pound
ct this office. WITT
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

1kun EIu1yB U01Iys
John Hall, living on the Hale farm,
three miles north of the city, to-day,
brought in load Of white corn Of
this season. growth. The ears were
large and well filed.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

From ThursdaYs Daily.
Henry Hamburger, an old time
citizen Of Keokuk county, but now Of
Calhoun county, called to-day. He
proposes to visit his old home for q
few days.. 90 -.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

Horace H. Day, once widely known
as q manufacturer and promoter of
speculative enterprises, died in Man
chester, N. H., recently at the age OF
81. He was the licensee under the
Goodyear rubber patent, which was
granted about IS42 and expired in
1865. Twice in his life he was believ.
ed to be worth 100000, but he died
8 poor man. Mr.. Day was unfortu.
nate in his domestic relations, and
was divorced from two Of his wives
paying them respectively $780, 600 and
SIS, 900 for bill Of separation.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

DR.. Taylor has purchased larger
stock Of drugs and books for the fall
trade of his wholesale house than he
ever has before, and their trade 10 in
creasing very largely. To-day We are
informed that they are two or three
days behind in filling orders now In
and lots more are continually COM
ing. Fa9I a 8a
McCarroll & Co. are receiving q
big stock of stoves and timers stock
for the fall trade. Ha
Thos. II, Phillips, the popular boot
and shoo man, is getting in new
goods. n
w. P. Clifford, Of Elmwood, Ille.
practical miller and mechanical engi.
neer, will remain at the Caster House
Ottumwa, Ia, until Oct. Let, 1878
Mr.. Clifford represents the celebrated
New Era grain cleaner and who's
polishers. These machines Arr
warranted to whiten the -four, from
5 to 20 per cent. over other cleaning
machines. Mr.. Clifford also repre-
SCENTS full line of NeW Process mil
machinery from the we'll known Nil
Furnishing House of Nordyke, Mar
mon n Co., of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr.
Clifford is prepared to furnish PLAN
and estimates for New Process flour
ing mills or repairs for old ON 81
Parties In this vicinity comtemplat
ing building new mills or wishing t.
change their mills into New Process
mills, will look to their interest ani
correspond or consult Mr.. Clifford a
tho Caster House, Ottumwa, lows
before ordering elsewhere. 3-w2
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

The bose spongers are near relations
of the "boss taster," in fact they are
full cousins, on their fathers side.
The spongers are generally gentlemen
ofleisure and you can most always find
one or two Of them occupying all the
spare seats in the dry goods store gro
ceries, boot and shoe shops, and other
places where men congregate to while
away an hour, and talk Of current
events. The sponger is no gour-
mand, but he is an intellectual cuss,
one of the mediocre sort, who never
does anything very bad, nor nothing
particularly good-at least not enough
40 ss to get his name "in the papers. +"
But while he wears his hat jauntily
thrown back on his head, and acts rs
if he was worth million, and pre-
tends to have no respect for the man
who editsa paper,-because, as he
thinks, he could do it much more sue
cessfully himself,-he no sooner sees .
carrier boy drop paper into the
shop which he haunts, than he grabs it,
and reads it from the first to the last
column before the man WHO PAYS FOR
IT is allowed to see it. And some
times, too, the sponger is forgetful,
60 much so indeed, that he OCCASION
ally puts the paper in his pocket and
goes away with it, being so accustom
ed to appropriating another mans
property that at last he has almost
concluded that it really is his own,
and is taken for his especial
benefit. This is little rough, to be
sure on the subscriber for the paper
but like the boy who was training hit
bull pup, and it caught him by the
nose, che must stand it, for it lie the
making of the pup" and the sponge1
goes ON from day to day with THU
cheeky imposition.
NORA PENA.-The man that BUY
AND PAYS for and reads his own ne VS.
paper is no relation at oil to thu
s.sponger."
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

STILL WATCHING
The interest Of My Customers
A Can of Royal Baking Powder
.r' t Given Away 4 iilG ia
Come and Get a Package Of DIR.
Prices baking Powder Free /!
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

For sale or trade for fresh cows q
good lumber wagon.
*dAw Z. DAGGETT.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-09-11

From WedAoe0AJB DasV'
M. Heinrich, to-day, commenced
the erection of an immense leo house,
opposite tAe Oil Mill. Tho house will
be 5OxSU feet In size and 90 feet high
to the top OF the plates. 1t will be
substaut italy built, and at the proper
time filled with ice, Of which il is
supposed 1t will hold -four. or five
thousand tons.