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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-15
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Are Won nervous and desppndent: weak
and debilitated; fired mornings: no anlhi-
tion lifelcss; memory poor: eas'ly fa-
tigued. exctablc and irritable; eyes snnkcn.
red and blurred: pimples on face; drcams;
restless. haggard looking, weak hack; de
post in urine and drains nj stool; distrnst-
Sui; want of confidence: laca OF energy and
strength?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-15
Diseases of Men and Private
Diseases a Specially.

Blood Poison Structure elect. Spcrma-
tnrrhea, Niricocelc, Hyarocelc, producing
Emissions, Debility. Nervousness Dizzi-
hess, Defective Memory. etc. which
.uirs mind and body, positively cured.
WONT E9FUL CURES
Perfected III old cascs which have been
neglectcd or rnski,lfully treated No OK
pcrimeuts o. faill1es lie undertakes no
eicurahlc eases, hut cure thousands given
up to die
Consul talon free and Confidential.
Address DIR. WlBfRT SIiAlLENBfRGtR,
145 Oakwood Blvd. Chicago
Reference Drexcl state Bank.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-15

Number of first class two-year GER
tificates granted males 5, females IS.
Number of certificates of second
grade granted. Males 10, females 1853
Third grade certificates granted,
males 5, females 50.
Certificates to teach special branch
es. males 2, females IL.
Total number of certificates grant
ed, males %, females 267.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
OF Interest to Momen.

Women who have themselves suf-
fered from the evil effects of constipa-
ton and Indigestion will be interested
in the following letter from father
whose daughter was given up to die by
two physicians
"My daughter has suffered from in
digestion for tho past five years and
has tried nearly everything that She
couln hear of for such troubles. She
was confined to her bed when she be-
gan taking DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin, and after taking one fifty cent
bottle she is able to walk a mile at a
time and during the day yesterday
walked 81 miles. I feel like praisipg
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin because
two doctors told me my daughter could
not get we'll and l feel that she is ON a
fair road to permanent RELIEF. Respect
fully, J. II. M. CRoCKEB, Nixon, Tenn.
Aug. 6, 1900.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in fifty cents and 81 bottles, under a
positive guarantee, by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Chattanooga so happily situated on the
banks of the Tennessee river. The
landscape is most beautiful indeed
From the brow Of this mighty bulwark
the visitor may let his thoughts min
gle with the clouds and instead of re-
hecting upon the scenes of the fierce
conflict which nearly forty years ago
was accompanied by the roar of cannon
rattle Of the musketry and the rumble
of cavalry, he may now allow his
thoughts to dwell upon the roar of the
furnace, the rattle Of the dray and the
rumble af commerce, echoing from
centre to circumference Of the indus
trial city lying at the base Of this
mountain of Gods handiwork. And
what the pen fails to portray to the
reader of the matchless beauties that
are unfolded from the mountain height
here, he may go and discern with the
eye q gorgeous landscape whose gran
deur and sublimity are so charmingly y
united that his soul is enthrilled to en-
tense edifcation; where the limpid
pyrics of nature are so interviewer
with her epics; where the melting hazes
of purpling broad expanse, dissolve
into majestic stretches Of towering
peaks; where nature frowns, smiles and
coquettes with the enchanted behold
er. +"
Walter (as he is known to us) is a sor
of our esteemed fellowtownsman, Capt,
W. II. Henderson.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

the lumber dance to go merily on; or
some few Of its cities may be situated
in section where minerals are in less
abundance and the timber has been
cut, but if so, then We find a farmers
paradise and the visitor will cast a visit
full eye over the green fields of perfect
Eden. Here in land where he may
let his thoughts ascend with industrial
clouds and instead Of rejecting upon
the scenes of the fierce conflict which
nearly forty years ago was accompanied
by the roar of cannon, rattle of the
musketry and the rumble of the cav
airy, he may now allow his thoughts to
dwell upon the roar of the furnace, the
rattle of the dray aud the rumble of
commerce, echoing from center TO cir
cumfrence of numerous queenly buds
in the great industrial bouquet of south
ern roses"
The Columbus Ledger reproduces
some of the illustrations and deyotes
in all a quarter of q page to the book
A Chattanooga paper quotes the au-
thor on his remarks pertaining to seen
cry so near us, which is well worth of
repetition, and be might have become
also poetical on the beautiful scenery
so near johnson City, had we been for
tunate enough to have been located on
the Central of Georgia Railway also.
He says "From all parts of the world q
continuous stream of the lovers of the
beautiful, and the worshippers of ma
ture come to see Lookout Mountain
This is a health resort of note, and
on the top of this mountain, one thou
sand feet above the city of chattanooga
there has been erected a very hand
some hotel Imbedded in this noun.
tain is an unlimited amount of coal,
which is Of interest to the capitalist.
From an historic point of view Lookout
mountain is Yerp attractive spot. On
the summit of this mountain one may
stand and view with majestic calmness
not unmixed with admiration, the ant
like industry of the progressive city OF
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Do GUOd-It PAYS.

A Chicago has observed that, "Good
deeds are better than real estate deeds
some of the latter are worthless. Act
Kindly and gently, show sympathy
and lend a helping hand. You cannot
possibly lose by it." Most men ap-
preciate a kind word and encourage
ment more than substantial help.
There are persons IN this community
who might truthfully say: "My good
friend, cheer up. A few doses of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid
you of your cold, and there is no dan
ger whatever from pneumonia when
you nse that medicine. 1t always
cures. l know it for it has helped me
out many time. )" Sold by all drug
gists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

While opening box, J. G. Mount,
of three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran a ten
penny nail through the fieshy part oi
his hand. 81 thought at once of all
the pain and soreness this would cause
me-" he says, "and Immediately ap.
piled Chamberlain's Pain Balm and oc
casionally afterwards. To my sur
prise it removed all pain and soreness
and the Injured parts were soon healed
For sale by All druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

1t is not possible for the proprietors
to publish more than a very few of the
numerous letters received in praise Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy and telling of its re
markable cures. They come from peo
pie in every walk in life and from every
state in the Union. The following
from Mr., T, W. Greathouse, Of Pratts
burg, Ga, speaks for ITSELF 81 would
bave been dead now but for the use oi
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t cured me o.
chronic diarrhoea after seven years o
suffering. | can never say too much
in praise Of that remedy" For sale by
all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
The Royal Month and the ROYAL Disease.

Sudden changes of weather are es-
pecially trying, and probably to none
more so than to the scrofulous and con.
sumptive. The progress of scrofula
during normal October is commonly
great. We never think of scrofula
during a normal October is commonly
great. We never think of scrofulaH
its lunches, cutaneous eruptions, and
and wasting of the bodily substance
without thinking of the great good
many sufferers from it have derived
from Hoods Sarsaparilla, whose radi.
cal and permanent cures of this one
disease are enough to make it the most
famous medicine in the world. There
is probably not city or town where
Hoods Sarsaparilla has not proved its
merit in more homes than one, in ar.
resting and completely eradicatinq
scrofula, which is almost as serious
and as much to be feared as its neal
relatlve-consumption.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Dieting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion it
is no longer necessary to live on milk
md toast. Starvation produces such
weakness that the whole system be-
comes an easy prey to disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia cure enables the stomach
and digestive organs to digest aud as
similate all of the wholesome food that
Que cares to eat. and is a never failing
cure for Indigestion, Dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. Kodol digests what
you eat-makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by Fl, @. Miller,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
A Cure For DNSnensia.

/ had dyspepsia in its worst form and
felt misel able most all the time. Did
not enjoy eating until after | used
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which has com
pletely cured me. Mrs. w. W. Say.
lor, Hilliard, Pa. No appetite, loss Of
strength, nervousness, headache, con.
stipation, bad breath, sour risings, in
digestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use
of Kodol. Kodol represents the nat
ural juices of digestion combined will
the greatest known tonic and recon
structive properties. Itcleanses, puri
ties and sweetens the stomach. SolC
by Fl. G, Miller, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

which has a standing collar which
slopes down at the front.
Capes on long coats are very smart
just now, double and often triple capes
appearing just below the velvet collar.
These coats are very carefully fitted
about the shoulders although for the
rest they seem somewhat shapeless.
The capes are often afced with silk,
/ sometimes white with black dots and
sometimes q solid color with white dots.
These coats are often of white, or OF
tan, or Of dark blne, and are very use
full as we'll as smart.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Cures Winter Cough.

J. E. Cover, 1O1 N. Main St., Otta-
wa, Kan, writes: Every fall it has
been my wife's trouble to catch a Sc
we're cold, and therefore cough all win.
ter long. Last fall l got for her a bot.
tie of Coussen's Honey of tar. She
used it and has been able to sleer
saundly all night long. Whenever the
cough troubles her, two or three doses
stops the cough and she is able to be
up and WE'LL" Sold by H. G. Miller
25c, SOC, $1.00.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

"The Evolution Of Portrait Photog-
raphy," by Leigh Gordon Giltner, the
opening feature Of the November Clym-
plan, is an entertaining account of the
wonderful development Of the photo.
graphic art which has now reached
such high state Of perfection. The
article is appropriately and beautifully
illustrated from photographs of the
olden time and of the present day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Great Northern will lay off a corsid-
erable number Of men who have been
engaged in the Montana freight service.
Owing to the laying of of all Amalga-
mated employees about $1,OOO,0O0 a
week is cut off the pay rolls in Mon
tana. Creditors of Amalgamated en-
ployes are making haste to collect
their debts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh ture
F. j. CHENEY & co Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F, J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
feetly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to AIRY out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo
o. WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous ser
faces of the system, Testimonials sent free
Price 75c per bottle, Sold by ali druggists
Halls Family Pills arr The best
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

1T is her proud boast that she has
never heard an opera in her life"
"You must be mistaken. She isn't
a Puritan at all, but quite q gay society
girl"
That's it, She never goes to the
opera except as one of a box party
Philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
- LATE ST x
Fashion Notes
LONG COAT OF BLACK TAFFETA.

This long coat of black taffeta is lined
to the waist with white taffeta, and un-
lined from the waist down. The three
capes are unlined and are most effec-
lively stitched with white Corticelli
stitching silk. The front can be left
fly open or closed, giving the garment
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
lie Learned q Great Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said of Mrs. Wesley: "Why do
you tell that child the same thing over
and over again?" John Wesley be-
cause once telling Is not enough" 1t
is for this same reason that you are
told again and again that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy cures cold and
grip; that it counteracts any tendency
of these diseases to result in pneumo-
MIA, and that it is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Rev. B. c. Horton, Sulphus Springs
Texas, writes July 10Th, 1899: 81 have
used in my family Billiards. Snow
Liniment aud Coussens s Honey of Tar
and they have proved certainly salts
factory. The liniment is the best we
have ever used for headache and pains
The cough syrup has been our doctor
for the last eight years. " 25c, SOC 81.
Sold bv II. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Ex-GOv. Peter Turney Dead.

Winchester, Tenn, Oct. 10.-Hon
Peter Turney died at his home here
this afternoon. Death was not unex.
pected, he having been in feeble health
for some time and in a critical condi
tion for several days. His family had
been summoned to his bedside week
ago in anticipation of his early death,
and were present when the end came.
Mr.. Turner was for several years on
the supreme bench of the state, and
for two terms was chief justice. He
was profound and learned lawyer.
He was governor for two terms, and
his memorable contest with Hon. II.
Clay Evans will be recalled in the pub.
lie mind.
At the outbreak of the civil war Gov,
Turney organized the 1st Tennessee
cavalry, even before the session of the
state. He was a gallant soldier and
distinguished himself in the civil war.
The funeral arrangements will be ali
nounced later.
Peter Turney was born at Jasper,
Marion county, Tenn, September %,
1927. He studied law and was admit.
ted to the bar in 1S4S. He entered the
confederate army as a colonel of Tur.
ney's First Tennessee aud served in
the Virginia army. He was wounded
three times at the battle of Fredericks.
bury, Va. He was elected to the SUI.
preme court in 1870 and served by re-
election until 1903. In 1892 he was
elected governor Of the state and served
two terms.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache
and leave q good taste in the mouth.
The famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and effeetually are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Bob Moore
of Lafayette, Ind, says: "All other
pill | have used gripe and sicken,
while DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
are simply perfect ~ Sold by II. @
Miller,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

G. A. Roberts, of Lintner, Ill, suf-
fered four years with wad in his
stomach and could not eat. He lost
IS pounds. Two bottles of DR., Cald
wells syrup Pepsin restored his appe-
tite, cused his stomach trouble and to
day be Is well and hearty and says be
owes his health to DIR. Caldwell's Syr-
up Pepsin. All Druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty Days.

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with indi-
gestion He tried several remedies
but got no benefit from them. We
purchased some of Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets and he
commenced taking them. Inside of
thirty days he bad gained forty pounds
in flesh lie is now fully recovered.
We have a good trade on the Tablets.
HoLLFY BROS, merchants, Long
Branch, No. For sale by all drug
gists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Bride (disconsolately) Half my we'd
ding presents are cheap plated things.
Mother Never mind, my dear no
one will ever suspect it. have hired
two detectives to make themselves con-
spicuous watching them. New York
Weekly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

eff / dared, Miss Thimbleton"-
"Yes, Mr.. Sawder,"
eff dared II would ask you"-
eyes, yes, Mr.. Sawder."
II would ask you to-to-lend me O
street car ticket to ride home. ."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity is Here
Backed By johnson City
Testimony.
Don't take our word for it.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read johnson City endorsement.
Read the statements of johnson City
citizens
And decide for yourself.
Here is one case OF it:
W. NJ. Bolton, traveller OF the N. X.
Fairbanks Co., living on East Main
street, says: "There is no question
that Doan's Kidney Pills do all that is
claimed in their behalf. AT the time
that had MY experience with them !
had been a sufferer from backache for
a long time and 1 had heard so much
about the pills and had read OF so many
people who had been cured by them
and whose ailments were similar to
mine that knew if they could accom-
plish half what was claimed for them
in my case they would do more for me
than had any other remedy that l had
tried. was not disappointed. Doan's
Kidney Pills quickly relieved my
trouble and today l can most heartily
recommend. purchased them at the
store of the Patton Drug Co.
For sale by all dealers, price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United states.
Remember the name-Doan's, anC
take no substitute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

81 was really surprised at the dinner
last night, said Mrs. Oldcastle. "Your
husband is quite a raconteur."
81 know it. The doctor told Josiah
years ago that he'd stuff himself to
death, but he just eats away as hearty
as ever. Chicago Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Actress-I am going to give you back
our engagement ring. l can never
marry you; love another.
Actor-Will you give me his name
and address
Actress-Do you want to kill him?
Actor-No; | want to try to sell him
the ring. New York Express.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

For a pleasant physic take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
Easy to take. Pleasant in effect. Fol
sale by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

A woman never picks up a bargain
at au auction sale until the auctioneer
knocks it down.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

The American says the results from
its poll of go, 500 votes show that Geo.
B. Mcclellan leads by a slight majority
in the mayorality contest,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

Usually when man lends anything
to some of his neighbors he can get il
back only by going around and steal
ing it.-Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

There is nothing sadder than the man
who has loved and lost-unless it is
the man who has loved and won.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

'It was almost miracle. Eardock
Blood Bitters cured me of a rrible
breaking out all over the body L am
very grateful. Miss Julia Filoridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-10-29

A grasshopper and a grass widow are
reasonably sure to Jump at the very
first opportunity.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

.uadar,oiseIIe is paler' said the old woman
"A headache. that is all said Lesile- 1hen
she went upstairs locked the door, and cTled
herself to sleep.
II was little after O'Clock as she descended
the dark stair and found herself in the vlllase t
street She crossed the bridge half way anu
leaning over the pl-apet. SaZed down at Iie
eddying current below the arches she was III
the thrCeS of all sorts of IndeclSlOhS' even LcI
Drijp the strongest rock of her support, seemed
on the eve of failing her. That mercilesS. SILENT
determined man-wOuld he go without q Sf5n
without a word, and pass out of her Hfe Ior-
ever? Could she be 50 bold as to stop hlill 10
hold out the olive branch with her trembling
hand to show at the last the faltering colors
of her surrender? Would he not see. in ms
perversity. only another of her traps, another
proof of her cOquettishnosE. a fresh v1ndication
of his detestable opinion OF her-
She passed over the bridge and beyond to the
shaded road. She walked slowly. trailing the
tip of her parasOl in the dust Les consolation
des arts" she repeated TO herself. and wondered
whether any clay, or bronze. or marble had
power Sti1e regret or longing in a woman
bosom. She thought of her own summers work,
and. dear it was to her. satisfying as 1t was
in it's undeniabIe advance anything she had
ever before attempted. what was it. after all. in
the comparison?
Her heart failed her when at last, turning at
the sound of footsteps. she perceived the two
engineers their way homeward from Mont
Her first instinct was one of shame; her
second a tumultuous anger Her eyes hashed
as de Broussard saIuted her. and she could
scarcely speak Monsieur Clut was introduced.
and 1t was taken apparently Tor granted Intt
they should all return 10 the inn together Walk
ing between the two. she was the recipient for
a few moments of their undivided. if mewhat
perfunctOry. attention. and then de BrousSard,
apoOgiZing for troubling her with business, re-
Sumed his interrupted conversation with his
confrere- 1t all about the a1ueduct. the
nature of the work yet to be done. the points
that needed particular attention the pending
sub-contracts the unsatisfactory nature of the
last steel delivery. nterminab!e and tech
nical haran9ue in what to Leslie un-
known language. De BroUsSard talked with in
tense earnestness. with the utter absorption of
u man completely master of his subject: he was
making his engineering will. and his heir, the
young with the eyeglasses, respectfully
asked questions and took notes
The conversation continued up TO the inn
VOLTA, Monsieur Clut. nous sommes fnis!"
exclaimed de BrOussard-
We'll done" said Clut looking at his watch.
You are within seven minutes of your de-
parture.''
You must pardon me for having seemed so
discOurteOuS,' said de BrOusSard, turning to
Leslie
She made a deprecatory gesture.
Clut looked at her sharply. and from her again
to his superior. Then he took out cigar and
slipped away into the taprOom for a match He
was a Frenchman of perception
Monsieur de Broussard." said Leslie quickly.