ocr: «'opy, per year THE fTEEKLY OTTOIWA is ri'tu.i^HKr* KVKKV rill"iti*r»aY at By J. W. MORKI9. E N S SMVAKYABI.Y IN ADVANCE. iOn« O^ITIM WA,WAPELLO COUNTY,10VVA, 91,3m. ..,KoiirCo|rt«l ,on. i»,Teii ........... ,12,W. fcla,lr««l»ty. f. rrr pm Tin'Ht f« trnf ¥rm4r fn*ttr*rti*v, ^li.no within »Wni"iuhs within (lit year, and at the e\ p'ration if the ear.


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ocr: C11KSTE11 V. Ki-D JOSLTII BlllDtjiMAN ura No 123 Main street, Are now receiving their SPUING' STUCK BF QXTSSNSWARE, &c. &C-. &c. tn our DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT will be tonnd a good assortment of Frenoh and Afj.Lawntt, Fanc^ C'usiujerap.^aMnet'?, ErmvivtA Cloths fr Children a We a Yai-k -MUls flai .a, i if v v. r\ I'M:"' I i A, V 1 '1 I .» '-V !•,' fasasiii'-iisf Prir ts, J.iri.rcfe, Fre-aeh Organi.iei, Tarletines, Chillies, Froaoh and Am. Prints and chints, trrenadiuee, Plain barag jaconet ejnabrics, pl'n Apl'dswiss, I'ltiii aDd 'iv'd Bishop Lawns, V "ought u:bdt curittins, lilaefc. fc'aacT Siil.8, C&»ico Uisiibiiii.s nnd Cheoks in all tteir vsrietif i and -jcriprs, iltrinaock, Indian iead acl o^oom dauias Yi iiitc and colored i'laaeels, Kcatcjky Jeaaa, Bro^n »nd bl'J Muslitis, a full ai:ortmect C(d'd ard paper oauibiioa, tiakiags, Hickory shirting, cbcek shirting, .^esinijigsacks, battirg and wadding. ZLattitfi' mti J'lotja. Our stf ckof L.OV E it al! Heir varieties, it full aad c»nip!«te. I N E N O O S Bleached ani brown Daaia^k, Table liaen, Diuu.isk Napkins and Duwiios, Irish Linsss, Linen cimbrio nnd Wr't Hanikerchiefit, Union and cott.it table olcths, brows Lines, 8ol lund»:id Dtok. English Tjpcstry, Kniligb Ingrain, An.. lriii:tiu ihiou-ply and Hair carpets, Oil cl^thf, 4-1, 6--1,8 4 wide Wo would call tw,. iittctiii a of our cus'oniersto our nt nek of CA PL ii which is aiare lotfc ttiaa aii id ths oity. fall andccui- Jcabn-IJtabc Clotbiug FOR MEN & BOYS' WEAR.

place_of_publication: Muscatine, Iowa

publisher: John Mahin


ocr: 6 W I & S E S OW FOR TUB FILL I WINTER TRIMS Union Slock, Muscatine, Iowa. JIav« now received, And in tiort for tale cheap a» viu Largest Stock and Most EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF BOO TS & SHuES. HATS & CAPS,: Oarpets, Notions, Glolhs, To b« iMHid in thi« S e i o n o o i T® the Wiiolesale Burer W® can only say that our facilities for pn chasing Good* East, from Importers and Manufacturers DirMt Are such that we can and will gell at a»d St. Louis Prictv If you will favor us with a call to examine our extensive stock and uniform LO"VF PRICES, we feel confident that jou will be convinced for CA.SH OR TO PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMER! we sell goods as low aa ANY HOUSE In this City or Elsewhere. We also keep on hand a good assortment of Nails, Glass, Sashn Batting, Ysurm, Clh&iidjft Call and see for yourielves LIMP & SELLS.


ocr: BOWERS & MAUCK KECEIVE sugar, Caifoe, .MalaesM, Te\« and of all Rinds,such ss Mackerel, White Fish,Codbythe er retiil. Ham (canvassed and plaiu,) which be go':*! ehevp for cash. N. B. A choice lot ef Dried Arp ea\ ,.r ls r,d wln:e ftiip t: nnd, Mtber broke :t of lb 5th of ser-_ the Ke"d'i Farm, The reward toosir. .Mu ra ine. PRATT A afre«h ^npplw ot Groeerief.


ocr: West Liberty Advertisements MS ALL 8s 1U LE0, (Successors to Mo or he ad AVa oc band k large and well selected M- 14' DRY GOODS, Ready-Made Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Also, a full stiu-k of O- O O EFt I £!S HARDWARE AND NAILS, To which they invito the attention of th public. [nov6 k Miller,) OPPOSITE THE DEPOT, .. f, 7 sortmeut of FOKE1GJ? A DOMS-1IC JVcst Liberty, Muscatine Co., Iowa, i.


ocr: i:t vi'.i i *A: 123 Miin street,- A re BOW Motiving ti e SP1UOT STilHK III' 8BYSC81S QtrUBNSWABB, ^9 Ac. &c Ac W a ijM w»:'Hu»eot Ctd'j 4 r»««w liir**y Miing, c4 ?%k. ti iriM *, Saaaal*.*»*ck», %tki W a ausffs' itis e*i 313 SB 5b all their rarlettj*, teiult 0M.pictt. II S O O S k u, Fr«'.l» O. Cliai-!ie«, Frer^h »:il! Ax. Prints i etiiBis, g'rcnajibvt, "taio Wr.t c«y bTi:s, pi'a Apl'dsw'.w, taio a id 1'uivff I-ar-aa, Wrtii(jLt ••t4o* Black acti Faarj 8Hit, Cali.io i i..t •». ai..t CUi-ijit a!) li air variatin Cn^aitbari* S»' io«t', Cluthi Cktldrf's th our DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT be found a )?.! H*«ortn «i of Frnnefc ami Ak. 1'rtr u, Jt u .» Wem I'Ri-*: Vilfci t»i»i 'i, i#.i i rj », Xtria.aok, head w i I *.*' m\ .a h*ta a«:ii ICiBt| eky


ocr: DEALER IN FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY 0 ANTICIPATING Plain 4c Pl'd, Bl'k such establishmccta. a.s o n\ S'lO'ft 0"t2 '?iX noSIEIi V, CL 0.2KS, SIAWLS.&C, &C. AX exckllknt trad# for tho Fall, I havo made the largest purchase Of Goods ever brought by mo to this market. I am now receiving a magnificent stock, «cl«»tei with caro, »nd wili receive V.y Kxprcsj throughout the sea.-on additions at prices that cannot fail to please. I request an examination by all purchasers, fee ing satisfied I tan offer indacemcuts equal with those of any oilier IIouso. A. T,. MASON, 187 S -coni Street. I INVITE ATTENTION TO Silk, ashmere and mntES AQUIiLR, i Sc Fancy Colors, EE!US0RS A.\EH)P.t,Al.\'ES, PrlMle«l itnd IMsrn GLOVES, HOSIERY, EMBROIDE RIES, French, Englixh and American Prints, Ginghams &c., ALVO, n, A! 11,LINi ilY 1KPA liT*! UN Y*t- ter.ucd by cjperieLceJ L^(ii# wLom wilt be ir a '.rJition to a Urge stock of KONNKTS nnd MILLINKUY Goods, everything usually kept A.L. MASON. IK" Svord Etn, et.


ocr: i 1867. (SFCCBSSO* TO OLDS & BOHK,) aou*, IBlfil 2X1 J!D ft li®®,WrIf CLOTIIS, CASSIMERES, SATTI MPTfra VTrcTHMTlO JNJillp V JiSl^WD, ______ S iuYil«-S th* IMiW Stock of FLANNELS Jk..IL, XX. VV 31 r$ JVo I*i6 S e eon ton of j.-urc DeUir Eng. Am and BLANKETS, mtf Y ^TTBrTmT" 4 7l BROSCHA, LONG AND fQUARE £S3Mir&a$ SCOTCH PLAID SBIlSt OYES GUAirfi I(r®®©g| 0[®a3l®iryi 1 t-ats, Oil Clcths, Ruggs Worried. Hoooe, Scarfs 4 Maui i tuv *b|ch .^'hMdiii their or I live also a good stoek of mm® & ©si®^ CARPET CHAIN & BATTINGS. Please give me a call befor* par •chasing elsewhere. EXTRA APPLES. .n|-_ ROXBERBY"or golden Hastens.-I '""be.™ vt'r' "Jl vv ung' T? "i»en.ons ceipr of 500 Barrel of tbe above *PP'^ *o iibont tin days, wbich wi'l bs wishing a good article will please hand in


ocr: CHESTER WEKD JOSEPH BR1DI1MAN 3K 1^3 Miaiii stfeet, #»w receiving their St spring o k lilt QUEENS WARE, a s a s &c. &C-, &c fn our DRY GOODS DEPAYMENT will be firund a good assortment of French ahd Am. Lawns, I'rintr, Jstctctf, French Organdies, Tarltitines, Chillies, French and Ain. Prints and ehintz, grenadines, Plain barages tconot cambries, pPnA^^dwist, Plain and fig'd Bit,hop Lawns, Wrcupbt window curtain*, JUack alii l?ancy Siiksj Calico Oinphsmsand Checks in ill their varietiec Fancy CaB8imeres,Saiinets, Ermmvih Cloths for Children's Wed York Mills plai- s, and -jtripes, Merimack, Indian head an! aseoin denims White and colored Flannels, Kcntncky JeftM, Brown and bl'd Muslins, a foil assortment CoI'd and paper cambrics, tickings, Hickory shirting, check shirting, S4ainle»g sacks, bitting and wadding fenbt'ts' mt8 ©ioije* Ourstcckof ill «li their varieties is lull ind complete I N E N O O S Blcached and brown mask, Table linen, Diinnsk Napkins »nd Ouwlies, Irish Linens, Lii en canibrlii and H'r't Handkercbiefs, Union and cot tun tablecloths, bro wb Linen, Hol land and Diick. ileabn- & English Tapestry, English Ingrain, Am. Ingrain three-ply andttaircarpetf, Oil cloth?,4-1, 6 4, 8-4 wide We would enll t'»i» attention of our customers to our stock ol CARPETS, which is more full andcom lete tlan any in the eity. FOIi MEN k BOYSJ tfEAR. o o s & S o e s iy's coar?ck:p and calf Biiptsaiid Shoes, Mon's do do do do W-'mon's kip and calf and goat Bootees, and Shoes. L»di.%-' silk,lasting, Glove-Kid and Goat, Congress ar:d lace Oaiters, Misst s' and children's Gaiter?. h«mtTa, plain and fancy shofs, Ladies' Sandals, lasting Gaiters, a broad, soft article forced ladies'wear. Ou'stock «f BOOTS and SHOES were purchas ed before the rise in siock, and wil) be sold at usaal low rates. HAT & GAPS. A full assortment of Hen's and Boyrs stft Panama, Marc*il-o, Cutacoa aud Leg horn, French and Am. Casbmer etteliATS, Ladies' soft, straw, Leghorn and fancy 0 K E China Tea Setts, gold lined, Fancy Chamber Jetts, and a ftill assortment


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ocr: THE l! ESTABT-sIFI-lMEN3J th«? pinee (ofet «tl kinds mf PLAIN AND FANCY r»H4 JOB PRINTING DONI* BEST STYLE, AMD "Cheap as the 0 i CARDS ALL 8IZE8, PLAIN OR IN Faii( Colonel o a k i n I)CF.I)S, mo Tat r, roM'lil'SOF ATTORXCV, IWMIS I Oil Ui EDM, l.illi.l.S, MIi.i. .. muth i:»' lOTKI.ni. I O O K Cheapest." EXTENDED FACILITIES For Pi inl 'nf IN F.VERY VTYLE OF »«ir t*- STU i s' L\i i TiOjn, ikC, toe Kf&tOX HASO.

place_of_publication: Ottumwa, Iowa

publisher: J.W. & G.P. Norris


ocr: i O U W A 3 I A I i I W A 1 1 1 A N Latctif", llutti'.SCREW*, wnald A a i ramjenifiits tnent of the I O N S O E SIGN OK TIIK MAMMOTH PADLOCK. PLACE U Tslilr anil ter buy Hardware. Iron,Natln, I'ocket T'utllery, Winilow TILA^-, SPRING Axles AnviU ami H.-LLOW*, KILCI. of I in*I, IIML T'nil all KLIOU Hal t'lialim of every dvscriptlun Locks, anil Builders' Hardware generally. MECHANICS' TOOLS of sill kind*, and warranted tlie beat and cheapest In market. I1KMPA RrilHRR PACKLXD, Rt'BBKIt A I.EATIIKR of all ^L*ES. °^r IU'LU'-EMENT* in To A I N E A K E S the way of t'nUln Sc VAHIETY. Carlcd HAIR^ llulr Cloth. 3IOWM^ To Mechanic.*, Farmers, Uuctors, L.nwyvrs and MY f.H'iliru-. fur INI.VINK £IWH1X and illi EASTERN Miiiiufiicturer.-', .ireNUCII If aala L.EETLE that WILL SELL AS LOW, lower than any other tMtshllfh- UIU »ide of (raiia^urUttioukiud K. II. A KENT XE* AU ord er» for the above careftilattention. .Shall Vork, for LirPIXCOTT k BARK'S FLILK PROOF SAFKS E A E O I k 'l I't tvf liiimeillkte an I to liuv« all will re be PIE People in Wapello, and surrounding Counties,call aud examine uiy before GOLN^ e lsewhere to fare worae. Remember I keep an immense stock of all kinds goods iu my line,and a variety unequalled JSCDON'T LLOL'KK. SI-11 In of the TO IHV FRIKNDK A!M® PATBOKN. the forget the place, opposite tlie GREAT BIU PADLOCK! C. G. PACKARD, till OTTi nWA, IOWA.


ocr: FREE EXHIBITION. TERRIFIC DOUBLE ASCENSION From HI" ground *.TJ-inin? TI- Tent of Miurimoth National A DOUBLE ASCENSION Will t«ke WIIK FROM OITSIILR OR TIIK CANVAS, FRKF! T«» AL L- MLliF. MAHTE the GROUND I. U,. similar lent. 8KKOHK HIM TIIK KNTIHK DISTANCB ND UNP hIioiiM fail NF w i i s e a o i n a y DU^LAY i 111RE|iJIRY and nddres*. which EUROPEAN* k AIEEICAS Male and Female L. B. Iient's Circus, immrdiatHiy be fore o|eiiing th doors for the ufteriioni performnni E. v.ill walk A TKilir top nf tlie IS ENTIBJELY WITHOUT PARALLEL. At OTTUMWA, Thursday Afternoon, Jane 4th TIIK I.AITR.r.-T AND MOST ruMIM.KTFI.Y MIL II'L'K MENT IN TIIK WORLD, COMPHISKH inn Artists, AM* THE *osT MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF WOXDERFL'LLY A I N E O S E S AND PONIES, KRR.K MRIUC.IIT TIKJKTIIR.H, *RROA IS(J LATII.NUS THE raa MNHTIO.N OK KOBE NOVEL ft VARIED I'milion, A HEIGHT OF EIGHTY FEET sad L'ROFESHOR HEMMING will nrlibora I'llui'Kl.l.lMi A W II KKI.UARKOW ,1 GREATEST TROUPE OP I KS»TH 1A N KM' A BLlfiU' 1 PERT QEMAN CES THA!t HAVE rri* B£l!f OITMIF A tHATELUMU UMlUTlU.t fK .-:V^ I i I


ocr: AMI B. H. WAftDEN" CO, •AVE N O I N S O E teCElTUIft A v jr *V"ii CHOICE STOCK OF I i O A 0 & WFUCMRRMOMNJUS T# ATTEMPT TO ESCnEBATE. Sufflce it to sajr tint we INM* O E U I O Tt E A E vnm We wtu sell tksai as leViSS thtr cu be pwchased in this market. WMMHH, a s o o a e Kr u,


ocr: I* PRPLISHFD T^t (Dttumiia Courier EYKRY TTTFWPAV AT tJTTOMW A, WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA, llv .1. W. I\ORRI§. -.. TERMS: tf#VAKlA]3LY IN AIVAlt5*h 0«# Copy, yt&*. v. T. #1,8(1. JF»ur Copies #,«». t«n It,00. J|»enty 84,00. ^T.re t-ayment la not made In adrance, |2,00 within tlx ninnthf within the yeer, and $8,U0 at the ex plrstion df the year.


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ocr: Wholesale and Be tail by i. Snirar, Candle^ Oranges, Coffee, Starcfc. .Lemons, Molasses, Soap, Raisins, Tea, SaWatns Primes, Rice, Tobacco, Fip.«, Cheese, Segars, Xuts ast'd Dried Apples, Preserver, Candies ast'd Dried Peaches Pickels, Cove Oj*sters, "Wooden ware Flotm .Nails, Willow Mealr Glns^ cordage, ill*, Sardine tVrap: paper, Salt, Spice Pork, Lard, Oil, &e IH=AV15from jMt received a large stock of the above Qoodg the'south snd east, They were bought atolose cash priees, (previous to the late advance in sugar and molasses) and will be sold at a small advance from cest. Goods sold at retail delivered in the city free of cartage. Produrc of all kind* wanted in exchaoft or groceries or cash. N. B. A light spring Wpgon fcr sale at a bar gain, (nearly r.«w.) N?. 139 second st, opposite I'nipc Blcelt.


ocr: 0N AND FANCY GOODS DELAINES, CHALLIES, K E N CI I liKJIXI ANTS. a FINEST Ql'AiniES. ^!w.Jct 'Sutf ^oudjj We ir* aha la rsaelpt of a large aMortmeatl# EARLSTON, MANCHESTER, GtftG®fAWS liemges, Jaconetts, liobes, Lawns, Crapes and A i] I, E LINEFS, Glotlis, Napkins and Doylies, Embroider Curtain Goods, DAMASKS AND WHITE GOG Crinoline, Steel, L/ilticx^ Reed and Skel eton Bone K I S We would call particular attention to stock of Imp., Three-Ply, Sup, Ingrain and extra line gj a OLDS & BOIIH- WM- LITTLE & DEALERS IN VaifffrriBi a wmm B' cssasss LOOOSG GLASSES, tc., No. 3 BUTLER'S BLCCK Second Street, Muscatine, tier-1 If O 2d street, N£ 2d street, flj ODD FELLOWSUALL V* A ewest t'yJ.fs of Dru Gnodt of the a


ocr: DIIY AND FANCi GOODS 8 1 W O O S 5 7 FOB THB SPRING 1 SUMMER TIUOG. Palon Block, Muacatine, Io^i. Bare now faeeitedj And in »toref*r tsle cheap v»u Largest Stock and Most EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT o* Dry Goods BOO S & SHi/ES, HATS & BONNETS, Our pets, Notions, Cloths To be feaod in this S e o n o S o o a To the Wholesale Buyer We can only say that oar facilities for pur chasing Goods East, from Importers and Manufacurers Are such that wo cau ami will Bell at C&icag© aM Bt. Louis Fciccs If you will favor us with a rail to examine onr extensive ftogj and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confidentthat yo will be convinced THAT FOR CASH O 0 PROMPT PAY I KG CUSTOMtf^' we sell goods as low as AMY US tn this City or F.lsewhere. We also keep on hand a good assortment of Naifo, Glass, Sash, Bailing,


ocr: H. 0. ITALL. •.CARPERTEB' A W^STPJiai, Dm. HAIL & CARPEHTEB. {.Office in Hare's Hull.) wil insure a style of work in every wny superior.— ur pricts will be moderate—onr work warranted. March 21,—dawtf Windows Windows LARGE STOCK of SASII,ready primed and r\. ?laz?:J, -ont ^instantly on hand. Orders from 'he e mtry fur iny size or number filled within wentv 'iir honrs. Take thif method return thanks'totheia enmerons friends foi the vary liberaIpatron age extended to tbem. Th*j have now form, cd a copartnership by which tbeiroombined •kill and experience, added to tbeirgreatjy improved facilities


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ocr: Books llooks Hooks Itoola H00IA Hooks Hooks Books Hooks Hooks Book* Rooks Hooks llooks Books llooks H«om I UK *Hr Aim OL» Hooka Hooks Hooks Hooks HookS RookS Books Hooka Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks Hooks llooks llooks IOOBI. Hooks Rooks Hooks Hooka BoollS Boo Boo Fst Irhssls sued Cellsgss BOOKS, ANCIRtd Mt IMTirotnri Hooka Books Hooks llooks llooks joori, OF IV ABB ATI VIS AX1 AD- Hooks Books Hooks Hooks VKNTI HEf Hooks Hooka Hooks Hooks BOOKS* In Endless Variety Hooks llooks llooka Books Books Hooks T&gfttor with S A I O N E Y Of Every Descripia* AT DR. J. L. TAYLOR'S, FRONT 8TRKKT, Hooks Hooks Books llooks DEVIN»» BHILDIIfS, HookS Books books OTTUMWA, IOWA. [no8-y


ocr: DISSOLUTION. S I N O O S fUBB AMD LATCH* AUlVM» KB WUOLa S O K A O S TIIK FIRM OF 8TICHTER, CRONK A OILSON BR irig dissolved, and our hearv bnslneag In Hurling ton reijniring nearly all of the attention of the ramaln* I Ing members of the Arm, we have within the past week concluded to close our business In the mercantile line In this city, and though we have purchased and re- i ceived anr.^ fc^MANT STOCK OP THS LAiaaz i e o a A i o N s Fancy Dry Goods, Fancy Dry Goods, Fancy Iry Goods, Fancy l»ry Uoods, I.\WXJ, CORDF, MONDB, ait Fancy Dry On mis. Fancy Dry Goo4h, Fancy Dry Goods, Fancy Dry Ooofe OROANDI w, PAlJtTED SW OTHB, TTO.NADR8, S Vj C\SfIMIRK8, TWKKM, ^"RnNBBLACK SILK, FANCY DO TBSIAM CHALLI*i BOOTS, SHOES, GROCERIES, it:: FFSWABI), KF.-NSWAKi:, i:e»wark, !1 We propose reducing this stock as speedily as poos I slble. In preference to taking them again to Rurllngton, by selling ALL OFF AT CObT. We would Inform our patrons, therefore, that they c*n save, from «»to 60 per cent, on their purchases of fresh spring goods. Respectfully, Ac., STICIITFR A CRONK, noS If Curlew Building. KI^SWARE, fKr.mVlRE, iki swarf,.


ocr: O U W A I Y I WANTEDwConstantly at the Ottuiawa t'ttr MIR," Wksat, Weed mad Cssl, for whisk the highest market price will be |taid in CASH. O I SXchangod for wRast at ail ttmes and in anv quantity. WI NTER, A Ca


ocr: O S I I V E Y THE LAST CA 1,14 Ha AVIXCS exhanstedhis patience in tryinK *0 gefc nettlemeiit «ith his customers, the subscriber*1 now (fives notice positively for the last time, that all notes and accounts against all persons whomsoever, reinalulnp unpaid on the 1st day of March next, will b«t* placed iu the hands of aa olUcer for collection. Feb. .Vn-W-tf. i). SA.SD8.


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ocr: AT TIiK tftUSIC fipp J. S Y K E S i SfcanlS\vS f~ iu te obtained at X'ir Yorl: Pr'-cii MELODEGiSS, Yicljns, Violin Bo\vsr Ouitars, Violin Joxe?, Accorilccns, flutinas, .. Banjos,,Saniborines, Vio- Unccllos,Tuning^orks,. a i o n e 3 e & & N. B. Italian, French, Herman, English and Chinese strings tuning den4 Sheet Mu-ic and n sic B»oks of e^ery dtferptica cocstattlj on hand, or supplied ca tuort notice ff,.- JOSEPH S7KE.S Ai^cr.l for Haines Brothers and Boardman A Gray's Piacos.'


ocr: W. MOORE i D. X. MILLER. MOORE & MILLER, DEALERS IN STEtfl., STAIS, A W A E Jlnd Blacksmith's Tools IBS. TLVPLA TES, pHEEt- IR Q.\ STOCK AKb TtJOLS AVe also have a hrge Stock of Washerss ANE BOLTS, Having an experienced Copper w We now prepared to do a-H 5-::udg of Oo| pe (,junel2|e


ocr: Barms & Crocker, MERCHAJiT TAILOHS AMD DEALERS IR CLOTHNe AND Qeni'ff ,u Furnishing Cpods SECOND STREET. Jllcfc dnd Llegant Stoc^ af A More Complete AsiortJhbnt ban wo Havs befofe olTercd to the people of Muscatine and Vi Consisting of Hroadfhitlis of h' Olive, Claret, Green, Mulberry ani n FahcJ- CaSsifreres «ar,d Eccflnn As usual a full assortment of French, Ger man and Ameiican manufacture, inei^ tling Harris'Celebrated Goods.^ trxisTiNas: Brg'iish and French Cilk Vesting^, Pojiiins ic. i r"V,.. (i «.• /... Futnuking Goods^ of ail kinds Fine White Shirty. 4tco, ci:eaj»Ei' (jnalUy Fancy silki Oc'tton, lainU's Wool do u ^rawe Worsted Game N. Shirts aud Dnwrjiw% Silk Li. Lile Threap OottoA i O I S Silk, Li'e, Thread, Kid, Linen, Buck, ing, ike: RJAIII-MAD CLOTHI^g A good n^vortment, -s-liich will be sold ed ow as tie same «t«a£jtiss can be afforded at


ocr: 11 llgTKB Y i K V joecril BKIDUMA.1 No 139 Main street, Are aaer reeeiriag Utalr SPRING STOCK DP CARPETS, QUEBNSWABE, Hat#, Caps, &c. &c &e. fn onr DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT w£» be found a good assortment p# French end Am. Lawns, PritU, French Organdies,Tarletines, Chsllies, French and Am. Prints and chiatt, grenadines, °lain ber ages, jaconet cambrits, pl'n k pl'dswisi, Jsln scd Sg'ii Duhop 1»WD«, Wrought wisdow (attains, Black and Fancy SUJU, Calico (Hnithamsaod Ckeck»lti all tbeir vsrletlc Fancv Cassimeres,.Satinets, Ermmeth Cloths fr Children's Wta York Mills plal's, and uripes, Herimaek, Indian bead an! ascom denims White end colored Flannels, KenlnckyilMBe, Brown and bl'd Haslins, a fnll assortmrntf Col'd end paper oambrics, tickings, Hickory shirting, ebeek shitting, Seaaless saeks, battlag aad waddiag. Oarstrckef ia all their varieties, Is full aad complete. I N E N O O S Bleached and brown Danuk. Table M^ea, lamask Napkins nd iHiWlies, Irish Linens, Lioen ciuibrlc and Wr't Handkerchief#, Union and cottun table oloihs, browa Liaea, IIol laadand Dauk. Euglish Tapestry, English Ingrain, Am. Ingrain three-ply andicairearpets. Oil cl«ihs,i I.Lj, 8 4 wlds We would calOte st»e«M^i, wi oar ras 'n-erito stock of CARVLTb, waiob is more fall andoom than f*) in the oity. Clot Jmg FOR MEN 4 BOYS1 WEAR. Shoes Boy's eoarsrkip aad ealf Boots aad Sheet Men's de do do 4a Women's kip aad calf and goat Bootees, Buskins and Shoes. Ladies' silk,lasting, Glove-Kid and Goat.


ocr: 1857. ttMP & SCI.L3. #DOds FOR TBI FILL WINTER TRJilE Valoo Block, Mnaeatla*, Iowa. Ilav« aow reeeived, A»d st»rt for site eh tap as utvml the Largest Stock and Most EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OP Dry Goods, B00 "S & SHOES. HAT i CAPS, Carpels, Notions, GbtH*, Te W found in thla S e i o n o o o To the Wholesale Buyer Wt can only say that onr facilities ftr cbaeing Goods East, from Importers and Hanafacnrers Direct Are each that we can aad will aell at CMc&go and St. Lout* Prieec If yoa will favor us with a call to cxamin oar extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, wa feel confident that jet will be convinced THAT FOR CASH o 0 PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS we eell goods as low as ANT HOUSE In this City or Elsewhere. We also keep on liancl a good assortment*!. GROCERS, Y a S a s a i n Tairm, (Ssirpst Call and see for yeurselres rnufi» WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEU? BILLS. •'Mm M*


ocr: I FOB THE HO I. ID ATS. Suitable for aU $ALL AND EXAMINE, AT IDBLNGS' drc22 K E E & thu ple-n #heiw ynu can mitt dac'S the BEST BLB5 in ihe qq ekest tme imaginable, ciieauer 'has aa\ utt-er ine in wn. THESE EXTENSIVE ROOMS, Rscenc'v itted so in. n« v"- *tnU. w«.w nafit |r»vid.dun th. shortest noti e. id CIBAHS,of the be*t Itsiji, oou»'«atiy hand. GIVE US A CALL. Call at Iddings' Book-Store, And Purchase Yoor HOLIDAY Remember the Place, TBEMOJVT BUILDING, TREMONT HALL* tea •-1 CASH FOR HOGS. i WB ^reavw ready, an.).-ha 11 he tfca KSHS.UIS CA.B F* IIHI, at PaekWfr II,* ia Maaca I'l) Mtspif iy tinra A t' ci»«. Hi M-l aV InisOit* lUpafc'tean, VsiMutsi Pr aad (hkabsssHmld eo y to sasnt el $1 sw4 bill to IkiseSn. LRI.AND CO. NOTICE! Waan prisae H. T. east, witb tisBsysrtsil ia isnpsets ar »i—LU'S—!• 0. NO. 143 SECOND STRHET, the iMiiite OF NT ttarit


ocr: DLIYAND FANCY GOODS 18 JEW G0I)I!$ 57 tOR THE SPRIXCI SlMMER TRjlllE. Union Block, Muscatine, Iowa. i v HaVe now received, And in ttorefor «nle chenp at vsit Largest Stock and Mcst J^JENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Dry Moods BOO S & SJh .ES 1IATS & BONNETS, Carpets, Notions, Gloths To be fonnd in {bis S o n it £o U)a, T» the Wholesale Buyer We can only ^ny that our facilities for par dmaing Good^ jEtiBt, from Importers and Haaiifiicarers Direct Are Hitch that we can and will sell at Chicago asft St. Louis Prices If you will favor us with a call to examine our extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confidentthat yo will ho convinced THAT FOR cash OR TO PROMPT PAYING OtfSTOviERS we sell woods as low as In this City or Elsewhere We also keep on hand a good assortment of GROCERS, Nails, Glass, Sash, Batting, GtotU Y airm, ©&inp©tt To close out at first cost—a otl of A W A E Call and see for yourselves LIT.MP & SELLS. DELAINES CHALLIES, I'EiNCH: liliiLLI •fc* ID


ocr: o e i e s Wholesale and Retail by L. SUTHERLAND. Cuixllcts, Urtm^es, (Jott'ee, Starch. Letuunn, Molasses, Sonp, iisins, Ten, SalfiatTiH Prunes, Kice, Tobacco, Fitrs, Cheese, Segars, Nuts ast'd Dried Ap|»les, Preserved, Candies ast'd Dried Peaches Pickels, Cove Oysters, Wooden ware Flour Nails, Willow Menl, Glass, cordage, Fihh, Hnrdine rGoods Wrap: paper, Salt, Sjiice Pork, Lard, Oil, »Vc HAVE just received a large stock of the above from the south and ecst, They were bought at closfc cash prices, (previous to the late advance in sagar and molasses) and will be sold at a small advance from c*st. Goods sold at retail delivered in the city free of oartage. Produce of all kinds wanted in exchange for groceries or cash. N. B. A light spring Wagon for tale at a bar gain,(nearly new.) N». 139 lecond st, opposite Union Block. Muscatine Mayl1s57—dawly FRESH GROCERIES New Firm New Stock! H. MORRISON & SON AYR removed from Wafr street to the tiOD n W'illmering's new build'Tf on S eond t., (nearly opposite the Masonic Hall,) where they bave juM received a rew st' ck Groceries, Qtieensware, Glassware Wooden and Willow W are. Their sto^k now consists in part as follows: SUGARS—N O.Crashed,Clarified,Granulated I'liwdered. MOLASSKS—S. H. New Orleans, Syrup. COFFfrK— Rv Lagorys, Java. Roisted and (ir' ond. Tl'AS of all trades and qualities. BISCUI TS—Cracknel, Wne,Sugar. Soda, But ter, Water, e»e. etc. Spices, Peprer, Tapioca, Sago, Pearl, Barley. Split Peas. Cranberries, BurV whcai F'cnr, Corn Meal, Rnglish Pickles.Sauces,Fruif.i.Nutt..Ground Rico, Preserves, Soap, Omelet, Starch Ch'«P'-late, Horse Radish, Farino, White Beans, Beel Dr'cd Beef,S.C Hams, tie:, Which they offer at W iioi.esat* k etail. A. I *he above are offend low and warranted


ocr: Are to be obtained at Neio York Prices N. B. Italian, French, German, English and strings Mining done Sheet Mu-icund n Books of every description constattlj on band, or on short notice JO-Kl'H SYKES, Agent for Haines Brothers and Boardman A Gray's Pianos. Muscatine MUSIC Depository. MKLODJiOiN S Violin Bows, (Juitars, Violin Boxes, Accordcons, Flutinas, Banjos, TaniborincS, Vio linccllos, Tuning Forks, Clarionets, & &c., &c.


ocr: O A S O I I BOWERS & MAUCK HECEIVE fre*h-»upplN of Groceries, such as sn?ar. Mslss Teas and Fish of all Kinds,such is Mackerel, White Fiab.Codbyt^e box er retail. Ham (canvassed and p!aiu,) which will be sold chevp for cash. N. B. A choice lot ef Dried Apples. (j7


ocr: Brim. l^Oli 1857. !R0WN—7 7-S meheshigh, curve 3-16, Bell in front 3 16,3 inohes from tip, Boll at side 5-16. BRIM—2 1-8 wide front and rear, 2 3-16 at sides, 2 1-16 at quarters, with rich, satin uncer ETT—Op'n curl with graceful roll at sides, ta pering front, and rear, with half shell form. AND—7-16 wide, plnin ribbed. INDING—Same style. The above fashion of Silk Hats are now offered or isle at the ©T®JsI O 167 2d St., Muscatine, Iowa. A so, Just itiUf.v-'i, a largda^jrtuent of SOFT HATS. Of different shapes and oolois, angll-daw2m


ocr: DELAINES CHALLIES, I'EiNCH: liliiLLI •fc* A a w No, 26 2d street, ODD FALLOWS HALL Ar o w Vf Jfervges, Jaconet Is, Hobes, Lawns, Crapes and E CriiKtUnt, Steel, Laities, Reed and Siel* etov Pone K I S We would c&ll particular attention to stock of Imp., Three-Ply, Sup. Tapestry, Ingrain and extra fine I! 2J J?AU '1 fiWfl03l£l0T}j§. apr BlfTN* E W O OD S! WATERS & JOHN, On Iowa Avenue, near Nevada Mill, on hand and are receiving a very heavv Stock of r* (Jnoi., tt A ewest sit/Its of Dry Godds of the S FINEST QUALITIES. 'KJIIUJ 'udwy .^ 'Stiff e ar« also in T»e»irt of a large 8P!frfrr«tof EARLSTON. MANC"R«TKK, UNGiSftS I N E N S Olafbs, Kapkms Fmbroider CiiPtnin floods, A A S K S A N W I E S 6 BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING, 4C,. 4C. To our old customers we would tender thanks for


The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume]

ocr: JUST the THING FOR IOWA. Till" subscriber would respectfully Inform the people of W npello munly that he has purchased tlu' cxcluMVe rljrht of i]ji!rving WEST'S PATENT VALVANIC CKMKNT FOH IIOOFIXG In this County he is prepared, anil Intends to kee'i constantly on hand materials for the above roofing so as to be able to tt|| contracts on a few days notice.- 1 his roofing has been in-use and its superior qnalities tested for the last fifteen jears, and responsible and practical men who have had the same applied to their own buildings have volunteered their testimonial, stat. ing that they are perfectly satisfied that it is fire ami waterproof, of great durability. See hand Bills Ac. No one need be In the dark about It. Letters may be addressed to the undtrsigned at Ottumwa, Iowa, care of Dr. J. Williauison, B. F. COPKLAND Prourietor


ocr: \S It CI Al 1 lMTlfl.fl U S A N A I Y K I N K S O U W rf^IIF: ITTr^lTlOl* of thecltliens ofOtiuni JL wa, Fddyvllle, &v., Hn-i \V A1 DRUG AND FAMM.1T E 1 K I N E S V IC N fl M.U lt MK Pure and Unailultera+ctl. PHYRK'IA XS and o-l.nrs in «Mi.t ivf V.iH aiti'd in every r.--p. Vurti. uiat .it- dnes will I, tention paid to compound*! and i||V.MO| lIUW( IIIPTIOVK. »II i ), And nd|oininar Coniitlei,, grnei'Mll)* is calicd to the store the subscriber has opem-J in 8 I A S N E W U I I N o 1 W A where will always be found a MFI.Ft'T AKSOR'l HIEJIT of Mjjtifetil preparations, Also, »*ure WiitcMtflirI.I| u«rn, forJledlAl purposes, direct frssi Ibe Custom House. s. A s k i n u a i a U a y a i 1 am respeotfullw, Ae., Wm. F. F.I.MEND0RF, HIS Richards'New Building. Ottumwa. I^Wa. Peg. 11,1S56—n41t


ocr: O S I THE I V E Y I.AST I'AEEI AVIXiJ e\b a usted his patiencc in trying to a settlement with, bis customers, the subscribe* now gives notice positively for the Ugt time, that *if notes and accounts against all persons whouisoeYgg**1 reuia'minsruupaidonthe 1st day of October next, w$ be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. Feb. fi-n4»-tf. D. SANJ8.


ocr: NI :\\R WHOLE SAJ .I" E A DRUGS AND FAMILY E I I N S O E rnI'D,\TTi:.r'ril\Eof of the citizen, of OUum. wa, K'l'lyville, and WAL'ELLO, ,\ual Hit joiiiintr t'ounlli'S) geiii-riill), tiic subscriber i -t» ojiLii-l in 8. RICHARDS' NEW BUILDING, O 'V i W A where will always be found a RELUCT ASSORT" Mii.vr of DRUG AND FAMILY- E I) I I N E S w O rn A I .W.(TS to ns Pure aiKl 1'iiHdiiltorafod. PH S 1 O IA N S an.l otii»T« in want of Vedi- "•ines will l.e suited in every respect. Particular tention paid to cuiiipoiitnliug Medical preparations, and Ftlt^lCIAAS l'ltl€RaPTIW^S, Also, Wine* mid i i'imirt, for Medical purposes, direct fpiui tilt CitMom House, Askilif.' but a trial t. s tti-fy i1:, 1 am respectfully, Ac., Wn. F. KLMKNUORV, IsJI Rlctmrds' New Building. Otturawa, Iowa, fina. 11, lo&O—n41


ocr: NEW WHOLE8AT.E E A I 2 Tirr ATTKHTION of the etthwn* ofOttam *i, Krlrtyvllle, kr., and of VV A. F* 1"' ), And adjoining Counties, generally, la cttllad to tbe atore the subscriber haa opttnt-J la t. RICHARD8' NEW BUILDINQ, O U W A where will alwaya he (bund a SEI.ECT AGNT of DRUG AND FAMILY1 WARRANTKD ft DRUQ8AND FAMILY E I I N E S O E E I I N E S ALWAYS TO aa Pure nnd Unadulterated. PHYSICIANS an.) other* In wmnl nf Medi cine* will be suited in evert rfspn t. I'irt i. ular at tention paid to compounding Medical preparation#, and PlirMCIAN'M PHDM'RIFTIONH, Al»i, Pure Wlnroand Manors, for Medical purpoiie*, direct frnm the rn.toni House. A.iking but a trial to -atl fv nil, I am respectfullv, Ac.. W*. T. KLMRNDOfir, In 8 Bleharda' New Building. Ottumwa, lew*.


ocr: CLEAR'TRACK THE CARS ARK COMING—FttKIUUTED WITH STOVES dc JAPAN EL) WAKE I FOR THE CINCINNATI STOVE DEPOT* (Opposite the Curlew House,) WHERE mHY be found, at all times, Stoves of the latest and best patterns, such as the lttng of Stoves Hawkey State Klevuted Oven Stoves Vtuiucy City, an air tight stove, all warranted. t?*I am al« prepared to cut Letter* of different slaes, for brands. OUnmwa, April 90-n»^ *. PRUGH. TBE CARS ABE COni4


ocr: GOING EAST w 1SIII X. I ll Vi AU I AST by tbe of rir as after a" ]05siM ?, 1 vlth of niv cusiouu rs, knoniiig theraaelve* indita (t to either I'.v note or book account, to call and puy up, I muKt have raouev bv Hint time. Ottumwa, Jan. ii-ii-17-tf. C. LAWRENCE,


ocr: HAS FASHIONABLE BOOTS & SHOES, T. MOl'SATTE, opened a Shoe Shop directly opposite Wood's new Hotel. AU work will be warranted to fit and to be of good material. Boots and Shoes con stantly on hand. Give him a call if vou want a gO«4 pair of Boots or Shoes. Aug. li, '50—n8&-lyr


ocr: Hfto 3lt)l)frtisfntcnts. STICI1TER, TRONE A, GfL90!V9 COLUMN. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY 1 BARGAINS! Fitock vannr Ms date we wu ef wea» lutte ssu the Islsais ef our W I N E O O S Ladies' Dress Silks, Ladies' Painted DelainflC^ Lupin's French Merinoes, Test's Coburgs, and Lyonese Cloths, Cloths and Cassimeres, great assortment of Sat inets, a full line of Flannels, Prints and Ginghams, Staple and Domestic Goods, AT cost la erdsr te make room for SPRING GOODS! We asm* ear eaMessets Ohm eaa aufce a s»vta(offrom 90 TO 30 PER CENT., tkldl thsgr eaaaot fall la appreciating a* a Mg Interest upon ti|e sonef brVMted, andVhe^ Wsuld fini it advantageous to supply thMsaelvei ith coodr*M«?*ar, etpedaBy ef tk» eta^e aa4 IhMrtaUc iOnda. the aMeatlaa of Herehaala I* rwpectfully ea*e*. «pl—dl't ludveementa vblcb oar large alHl etriaaMesiii holk ki ll to tbe trade. Besp-ctfully, Ac., mentek, crone Jan. 22t n47-2«r. a oiuoy, Carte* Bouse Building, Ottumwa, lotfa. AsveOMaell AT COST! ONE PRICE I aa4atva#sHre»*h.


ocr: both of Wapello County. Iowa. MARRIED, On the 15th by the Rev. Thomas Wallace. Mr. William Hahgis, on, to Miss Dlmla Sut-


ocr: pair of Boots or Shoes. '•ASHIONAIir.E BOOTS & SHOES, T. MOlSATTi:, HAS opened a Shoe Shop directly opposite Wood's new Hotel. All i, orU ill be warranted to fit lind to he of go»d material. Boots and Shoes con stantly ou hand. Give hint a call if yon want a good I Aug. IS, 'A6—nS&-lyr


ocr: l1 S A IjI',! I f«° E A A -\n«KNJl1 I,4S.OO |»er \rT~, s vv qr (f w (r (if f.,i,_7,_in_xv,i ft. 0.lk ,|f *ir sfiWI-ls—Prairie an«i hf N. E tirnl'i r. Main body between five and nix mil^s nouth of Ottuimna—no praising—will recommend It Nir. t?r For further particular* apply »t ill Ottu...« H. JAMC8 D. DBVIX. February Ji-li80-tt IIIV rvfllc*


ocr: where. THE GOLDEN ERA! "J" WOt'M) call the attention of the public psrtic- I iiiy to this Stove, a supply of which I hnvo just re ceived, as one of the best til not the stove use, ticiug larger than otiter Air light Stotes of the sa!Uc Call aad ae* (lieu before buvini site (ifcOKUE SMITH um.iber. May 1st, lS3t»-nluly.


ocr: SEALS! REALS! SEALSf Tut: SlllM IUIIKlIS are now pre pared to ENGRAVE 8EAIS of all kinds upon the shortest notice, and to* furnish them with Evans at Hall's superior Le ver and Percussion Presses, and warrant thf^pi equal to any in use. J. W. AC. A. WHITE, Jefferson Stree^Burlingten, Iowfe*.


ocr: 43 Lots I N NORRIS' SUBDIVISION OF OUT LOT 83, And lO Acres out of Section ALL VERY DESIRABLE. gpUATJCD WITHIN A FBW MWUTE8 W^JLK or THK O S O I E A N E A V E Y O W timk, or i. W. KORRH, LATH WOOD WANTED! 1/W\ COBDM of Latlt Wood wanted at tbe Lower MIU. per cord, For clear attUT we will pay 4 Courier OfBee,


ocr: LAMKK. A. ntlHOIA ADLIB ft FEIN1MAH. IK AI.RKH N Y O O S O I N jtfootfl anb Shoes. Qits anb Cnpc. Watches & .Irwelrv- OTTUMWA, IOWJ £nov.2Dth '5)-n38.]


ocr: THE C0URM1 ESTABLISH JOB PRINTING DONE IN THE BEST STYLE, "Cheap as the Cheapest.*1* 6BEATI. V EXTENDED FACILITICS For Prinlingr IN EVEBY r-TYLE OF CARDS *^A' U e a e o ge a kis.d o PLAIN AND FANCY A s ewt a O A U 8 I Z E 8 A I N O rjsVFi^y CriS4\trs: s——»ss——•»


ocr: "VBTAXTEP—"Coaetantly at tbe Of&uewa Clt* v v Mill," Wheats Wood aud Cos* 1. for which tbe highest market price will be paid ia CASH. O U AAsbanfed far wbeaS at aR times and In aaw Otttwnwi. Oct. ?, Ti- uMt O U W A I Y I ouanttty. HUNTEB, HOWKR i CO


ocr: t»i"i.tt i HICIES. CREATES'!' bargains of the season. 150 Loft In WORTH AND EjtST O O O N E I N K I Y Low Figure* E A S Y E S CIF »'AI* Homes—by the Lot or Block—going like llot Cakes. Come one come all. Office on front street. JAMES D. DEYIX.- OOeniwa April 6 No. 16— tf


ocr: WATCH NAHIJItt AND JEWELRY. C. A. BRADSHAW, W A II XI A Iv 10 tk JEWELER, o -O U W A I O W X* Clocka, Watebea, Jewelry, i and everything in that line repaired and warranted A good Stock of Jewelry kept on lutnd, aud for sale at reasonable prices. ft aUtanc *ttendsd to.


ocr: KVMIT.I, K I'ltKAMUR. Courier Office E O V E 44 1 n0,,CC U,,f [J" Me thein, and to supply them with everything ill our line of business. The Democratic Press occupies the room from which we have removed. Political Meeting. IL & Lowe, Republican can dilate for Governor, will address the electors of the State, follows, at named. o'clock P. M., of each day Friday, 18th Saturday, Itth Tucsdav, Oknwood, Mills C«uncll Hluflb, Lewis, Cass Honieisut, Adair Panora, tiuthrie Boonesrille, R*on« DtB Moinett City, Mh A4«'l, llallax Wlntentet, MadhoC Imlianola, Warren Knoxville, Marion Oakaloosa, MaliH«ka Ottuinwa. Wapello Falrlicld, Jeffeion Ble'inrney, Keokuk Waxliiiifrlun, asliinfrton Wednesday, Jth llusraline, Muscatine Co., Thursday and Friday. 8th ami Hiti, State Fair. Weds'diiy, «:W Thursday, !24th Friday, Ik 8atiird: y, Monday, Tuesdav, 2.'»th 2fith 5»Hth Wtli With lat Oct. 8l HVdoVliy, Thursday. Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, JM Mh llth The opposing candidate is invited to aMend these meetings. R. P. LOWE. C©1 R1LR OlFIGh has been reuiovetl to the 3d story of Prugh s Building, nearly opposite the Curlew House, where we shall be happy to


ocr: AND "Cheap as the Cheapest." UBEATLY EXTENDED FAC1LITKW For Printing FN EVFRY ^TYLE OF CARDS or ALL aiZES. PL IN OR IN Fancy Colors! -.(!. BlanksJO- of all kinda« WARRANT Ft DF.KDg, inoitTOiui: FOH'KBS «»r ATTORNEY, rowdk FOR DI EDS. IVOTiS. LAiirjj, bh.IHEAM JI STH KS' BLAma. SM'IfKN, KEPT ON^li AND OR PRINTED TO ORDER! We are bound to give satisfac tion. Give lift a trial, OTTUMWA ACADEMY. THE NPHING TEMII THE COURIER ESTABLT RII MEN a la the place to get all kinds of PLAIN AND FANCY oo AND JOB PRINTING PONK IM THE BEST of thi* school wm epea oa Moudaj, March the H,Mt mHmt li J. W. NORRIS


ocr: FASHIONABLE BOOTS & SHOES, T. MOISATTE, HAS opened a Shoe Shop directly opposite Wood's new Hotel. All work will be warranted to fit and to be of good material. Boots and Shoes con stantly on hand. Give him a call if you want a good pair of lioots or Shoes. Aug. 18, '46—nSfr-lyr


ocr: 8 O N E W A E O E Y IS DAHLO.NEUA, WAPELL'i L'UL'NTT, IOWA. rt8P«rt'ulty announce to the of Wapello iml Uie turrounillDK couutUi, that theP"l» IT* i',tew»rt "i« property as the U»t)lou«Kii 1 oitery, aud am now iu«iiuf»ttur w *e|'/'rla",iy/11 hand assortment tU",Uy' cou,iiUn« lu ^rt|- l'»r«l Pots and Jars. Cliuraa. I Pi'cliers, Hi k Pa*-' £.S" AU of which I warrant equal, If not nip«rl..r. to urifr aiailMn the Mate, and rea«ouable prices. S^„ Order• by moil or otherwiie promptly atUndail' ot fnjr JfAUsia m*4« to order. »0»Meia,4afcH«rf""M W«.*tfOUUSn»


ocr: REPUBLICAN TICKET. I©! Cowuii: ^loner of tlie lit-miuie K ivr EDW1.\ Improvement, For Superintendent «f j'niiiic Instruction, L. H. BUG HEE. Per Repister of S-*tni I.srul OfHee, W. i HUL.MKS.


ocr: 43 Lots I N 1VORRIS' jRlJIIDIVISION OF OCT LOT itt, And IO Acres out of Section lft, ALL VERY DKSIRAI3LE, B»T|fATtI WITHIN A FEW MINCtFJj tV AUK or THE OFFICE. O S A N E A I V E Y O W 4 Iff* TIME, O A'. %. J. w. NORRI*, v w Courier uihoe. LATH WOOD C'OHOS of Lath Wood wanted at the Lower Mill. dol pel- cord, tf fur O N O S E E JIdoitces,fur HT above theCoort Heuse, rery fiue for reai aale. Terms tiU oatty. clear stuff we will pay 4 MILBl'RN A Co. BLliFF LOT'S Kmjuire of •. V A J. SPAULDING,f


ocr: UTC11 EOX II O USIE, BY S.1MUEL KISKR. of Columbia & Water St., iti.i\ ro\, Iowa. llllili OV i ll \uui:s. Simper. Broakl'a.^t and Loilging. fl.00 Breakfast and Lodging, ,7f Supper and Lodging, I s Single Meals, »t 33 Day Boarders, by tbe week, i it* 3,00 Iio«u-dcr8, by the week, 4,00 AND COMMODIOUS 8TABLIWG ATTACHED no25—6mdp.


ocr: EVA1VS, LAIOLOW &. CO., W O E S A E A N E A I DEALERS IN n i A O O U I I E SHI\ I.I:H, LATH and S U A E I i BUSLINOTON IOWA PtTFt^HASEHScan rely on fintHn^fl rom- plele assortment at all times, as we have made arrangement at Chicago to ship daily by ra.lroad Tlie superiorly of Chicago lumber over rafted, is acknowledged bv all who have uaed it. Ifard Corner of Third and Market Ms on Kailioad, opposite the


ocr: aoBT. aowics. rRABK N* 1(. I A 1. bOULU, (Successors to Uruce A llaniels.) I V o e s a I (i o e PBOOCCK AMr»%0.MMISSION *V^O. IK), old stand, south side on Main SUcat, kVf A.^1 tweeu Third and Fourth Street*, KEOKUK, IOWA. N. B. e win inane unerai casn advance* on all prtw duee or merchandize sent to us for *ale here or ahipoMal and aolicit coi^ignmeut*. Countrj produce of all knds wanted, for which w|£ will pay the highest market price la caali or flMdk. July 31,1 "£*•--ir£j-iy 1 ft


ocr: tUUEfeftUALM A. HAMiELi Wholesale and Retail Dealers in O I N And 4*entlemen'g Furnishing Uouds, llait, B«ots, Mtucs, No. 6, Barrett llouac, JutUtr^uu jL, lUwUn^tan. West of the llenry llutwe, Ottumwa. fcpt. 110, \o~u00 ly


ocr: Wholesale and Retail LUMBER yards BURLINGTON, IOWA. L.tRGE arsortinert of Ltuaber. Rijuare Timber, et no he*ilati dealers with full btr, from Wisconsin. Chitijioua, and St. Croix rivers. Ofiice on street, bettveen Sixth and N venth .- J. W. & W. D. GILBESftV Nov. 1836.-n391y. v n oU'etitip to attpply country II aasortrnfnts df the be«t linn- e feel


ocr: Hawkeve Mills. Nor. 27-ndVlv. EVAffS, E.1IOI.OW fc CO., W O E S A E A N I E A I TKAI.ER8 IN I A O HIUKGLE8, LATII AUD S U A E I E BUKLINGT05 IOWA, PUROHASKRScan rely on fmiHn(4 puMQ- pletc assortment at ali times, as we h.ive made arran^etiieri«9 at Chicairo to ship daily by railrooti Tlie superiority of Chicago •jltimber o»er rafted. i« aeltiiowledfetl by all ?who havve tiseJ it. Yard Corner of Third Ittid Market Ma., on liailioad, opposite the


ocr: PCURY'3 MUSIC 8TOKE. BURL IOWA*. *3-4 LQOK AT THK PltlCS! Pl«no« ..r?.$srifi to |W Mclodcons tW to 25# violins 5 to 25 VHIIIDS tbesa Instruments I keep guitars, viols, flutes, flfes, clarionetts, drauis, banjos, and tatnbnrines guitar, violin, baas viol, and banjo fringe glee anil paalm tune books, instruction books for nil insiruuieiits. Cane umbrellas and Artists Ma terials, pictures, Ac. ty~Hrm-a baiiili furnished with iustrunteiits, cheap. fWOId Instruments ofull kinds exchanged for new, JSS^l'ei *oun sending money by mail for instrumental or other luerchandixe eau rely on being suited as well us If they were present. t^~The largest catalogue of sheet music ill low«v ran be found at ray store. 1 am the sole ag«nt fr toiilhern Iowa, for '"Woodward A Ciowu'i celebrated Gold Medal rUMTWUC" —7 "S.'WrVSSXT: '.v- u .-jtd ,v


ocr: Wholesale au«l Hetail LUMBER YARD! BUltwINGTON, IOWA. ASliin^le.",e a o a s s o e n o i e a Square Timber, eK. We feci no hesitation in ofFetinp to sttpply country dertlers with full assortments of tlie Lent lum ber, from Wisconsin. Chippewa, Meiionionee and St. Croix rivers. Ollice ou Jetferaon street, betwMit Sixth and Seventh J. W. &W. D. GILBERT.


Muscatine weekly journal. [volume]

ocr: FOR THS PRlKCHlIIHMETr# Union Block, Muscatine, lowft. r« now reoeived, And in ttore for tklt cheap at Largest Stock and EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OP Dry Goods B00 "S & SI-IoES, HATS & BONNERW Varpets, Notionsf GlotJ^ To be found in this S e i o n o S o n a •T# the Wholesale Buyer We can only say that onr facilities for pur chasing Goods East, fioui Importers and Manufacturers Are snch that we can and will sell at and it. Lotus Prices yon will favor us with a call to examine onr extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confidentthatyo will be convinced FOR CASH 0 O PAYING CUSTOMERS we sell goods as low as ANY H^USE In this City or Elsewhere We also keep on hand a good assortment of 6R0CE&IIS, Glass, Sash^ Batting, Y aiim» (Sairipc&t C£asiiici{ To close out it first cost—a dll of A. W A, E, Call and see for yourselves LEMP & SELLS. DELAINES, CHALLIES, K E N H, BRILLIANTS. CD


ocr: Wholesale and Rptail by L. SUTHERLAND. Sugar, Candles, Oranges, Coffee, Starch. Lemons, Molasses, Soap, Raisins, Tea, Saleratus Prunes, Rice, Tobacco, Figs, Cheese, Segars, Nuts ast'd Dried Apples, Preserves, Candies ast'd Dried Peaches Pickels, Cove Oysters, Wooden ware Flour Nails, Willow Meal, Glass, cordage, Fish, Sardine TGoods Wrapt paper, Salt, Spice Pork, Lard, Oil, Ac HAVE just received a large stock of the above from the south and esst, They were bought at close cash prices, (previous to the late advance in sugar and molasses) and will be sold at a small advance from cest. Goods sold at retail delivered in the city free of oartage. Produce of all kinds wanted in exchang* for groceries or cash. N. B. A light spring Wagon for sale at a bar gain, (nearly new.) Ne. 139 fecond st, opposite Union Bloek. Museatine, May 1 1867—dawly BOWERS & MAUCK


ocr: A E Are to be obtained at New York Prices MELODEONH Violins, Violin Bows, Guitars, Violin Boxes, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjos, Tamborines, Vio lincellos, Tuning Forks, a i o n e s & & & N. B. Italian, French, Herman, English and Chinese strings tuning done Sheet Music and o sic Books of every description constantly on hand* or supplied on short notice JOSEPH SYKES, Agent for Haines Brothers and 8oardnun A Gray's Pianos. C. BMTOK. O O. ItHlIOC BRUCE & SON LAND AGENTS & BBOKFRS, Dealern in Exchange f* Lund Warrants. Wild Landt, Improved Fiirtnii, Town rropirtv, Ac. FOKT Di )DGE IOWA. \T7 Psy particular attention to tl-f selectio- YY of Lands and their location with ensb or land warrants, in tbe F"it Dodge, Sioux tit} and 0s*ge L»nd District*, Iowa. We have agentt located at Sioux City and Osage, who devote their wbole timest uttktitior to th transaction of mjt businefk Fort Dodge will re ceive our pereonal attention. We will collect notes bills, drafts and accrptarcei tkroughmt Iowa,'and remit proceeds promptly in drafts on New*York. Real Estate and Land Warrant* bought and sold on commission. Titles exorcised and Taxes paid. We alco nay particular attentio* to the loaning of Land Warrants for cn-rei-i dents, the loaning of money at best western rate? and t« investments generally weexnncine ca fully all landf, we locate srd will give plot aod description. Our con»miwions for loanirg or loca ting Land Warrants in tbe aho» named district* will be $10 per l#n. t9 P«r 120, $7 per SO an1 per 40 acres, which should aecommpary tbe War rants i nd also the Land Office fee? on Warrants ol one dol'ar for each 40 aercs in bills and draftses All buMnetf entrusted to us will receivenrtm and careful attention. Correspondsnstsolicited. apr20-dawly


ocr: LEMP & SELLS. DELAINES, CHALLIES, K E N H, BRILLIANTS. Jfy NO, t26 2d street, 2 w ODD FELLOWS HALL A excest styles of Dry Goods of iht We «r« also in ree«lnt of a Inrse anortiirtitef EARLSTON, MANCHESTER, Bervges, Jaconetts, Robes, Lawns, Crapes and aMirttilmffB, A E I S E N S Clotbs, Napkins aad h'niliriiider Curtain Goods. DAMASKS AND WHITE Crinoline, Steel, Laities, Reed and Skel eton Bone S K I S Ws would call particular attention to stock of Imp., Three-Ply, Sup. Ingrain and extra fine (J iJJ S?a& $ SB a o s i i o apr B0H1T* N E W O O S W A E S & O N On Iowa Avenue, near Nevada Mill, HAVK on hand and are reoeiving very stock of I'rT Good*. GftOCERlES, BOOTS AND SHOES, BEADV-MADE CLOTHING, &C,. To onr old oustomers we would tender thanks paet patronage and solxit a oontinnance of same. Weeordially invite all who may want goods uanally fonnd in a first clas wholesale retail ?tore, to giveuia call, aaonr stock is 0 FINEST QUALITIES. 'ftfUUJ 'AdUltf 'Sug 'tjOWJlJ


ocr: Nos. FlRIWtRE, FURNITURE Sugars, Tobacco, Molasea, Dried AppUs, Teas, Peucbes, Coffee Mrti?kerel and Salt, White fish, Wooden & Codfish, Willow ware, lUrring, Bacon and lard, NaiU and Glass, Together with all kinds of vegetables. CD A constant supply of superior brands of FAMILY rLOUt. Wanted in exchange,all kinds of prndnc and marketing. ISAAC NE1DIG. nov8 1856—wly E are now in receipt our spring and Snrn mer styles of DRY GOODS, We solicit a call tA It bas taken the premiums this fall at tbe State Fairs of Illinois, Missouri, Wisoonsin, Michigan and KentucKv. For sale at Man«fac(urr'sprices(freightadded.) Lieraldiscount to dealerc. G.S & P.S TEN. and 136 HAVEnow nnsiTai examId« our goods, IMP ROVED LITTLE GIANT %l W LITTLE GIANT hus been extensively introduced and tested during the past year and has given entire satisfaction. Improvements effected in it? model and recently patenWd haveentirely obviated tbe liability to deraagemeot or breakajre nnder which it originally labored, and render it now the most perfect machinein existence. GEO. G. MAIIAN, .wtf Arent, Mn«c«tine ABBOTT & DUTTON Real Estate Brokers and Geneal A N A E N 120 Second Street, Muscatine, Iowa. BUY aud sell real estate, land, city or town properjy on commisrion. Locate lands^ with cash or Warrants. Make investments forcapitalsts. Collect notes and drafts, also debts and claim* in any part of the State. We make it a special ob ject of on' bnsiref? to attcpd to tbe PYMENT OF TAXES In every part ot the State. anJ attend to every thing connected with a general real estate business. Money invested at high rate of interest, on the beat security in the way of mortgages npon real estate. 1 o eastern capitalists we can oner raro induce ment* E uigration'aid settlementcocietiet will fird It to their interest to correspond with us, and to persons coming West we will cheerfully furnish all information within onr power,by letter or other wise, withoat charge. Mr. Abbott hi 8 for many years been enraged in such a business, and it* thoroughly acquainted with the countrv that affrdssueh inducements te all classes. We shall nublish Catal gues of property which shall be sent free to any address upon appli cation, with description, when requested. Partiesrsmitting us will please dosoby drafts on the eaet. REFERENCES. jno. Thompson.Banker, No. 2 Wall st. New York F. Granger Adams. 44 Clark Chicag#. Messrs Bartlett A Smith,banners, Colnmbus,Ohio. Jno. Wooley, Esq., cashier Indianapolis, Indiana. Thos. Sparrow, Esq, P. M., Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Greenleaf, Esq., do do Hon. A A. 0 S Bliss, Elyria do Gov. Nathanie Baker, Concord, New Hampshire. Gm Joseph Low, do do do Jno. W. Bliss, Esq..Warren Mass. HOB Whitting, Gen'l land Ag't, Detroit Mich. Messrs Dnty A Abbott, do do Messrs Russtl Trabue, Gen'l land Aet's Chicago. 11 A Hoover, E-q. Pre't Marine bn'k Mil. Wis: O Harelton. banker, Flint, Mi higan. Green, Thom*s A Co., Bnk's, Burlington, I Gov James W Grimes, do Coo k, Sargent k Downey, bak's, lowaCit Lingworthy A Bro, Duhuque, Iowa. W Tread well, Perry fc Norton, Albany, March 19» w Groceries9 Wholesale and Rptail by L. SUTHERLAND. Sugar, Candles, Oranges, Main 189 Mat Including self U, received large additions found full setts in a le N ITU RE AND UPHOLSTERY, their stuck of among OAK, WALNUT, MULBERRY AND R0SEW002F, Also full Lounges,Stands, 2o8 SLC'UND Wourcall which trasses,Cotaforts,Pillows,Tables And Spring Beds of superior Quality. With a large variety of all articles usy fore,by retaining the superior reputation NITURE may FUil in assortment of Bureaus, Chairs,Bedsteads, i 11 i:i i iilV1t.c| FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, recking Cradles, Baby sortment ot' our stock,we shall endeavor to merit a con'inti~asand ance of the same,and respectfully invite all in want of 1 •diito "wt New Grocery store! Comer Third and Waluilt streets. aa THE undersigned saving taken the room of (ieo Edgar on 3d street and opened a new laMBgrorery store, would inform his old friend and cnntomert that he is prepared to furnish then with allkindsof groceries, vegetables,fruit, Ac. Constantly on hand, call and examine ou'i stock and prices, lss Jumpers, Mouldings and Looking Glasses, which we offer to the JoM.irjr and Retail Trade, on as favorable terms as can be obtained els«» where. Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed on us Vrneers. herein as to quality FUR-' GROCERY iSBiiS! i bafcJaBt hifsto.k Cb Ii optnedin the. J. brick building belonging to Dos. Drury, JfotlDUi«rett' ®tWen 2d "nd 3d' an in.. froL prKCen"^ ealnearcund the quality and prices will re^ommerd them. All mods,* arnrited to be as represented. Plain Goods for Friends. II AKLAND& 1 WNSRNI), 2tt4 2d street, opposite Post Office. may4wtf Wl ••lir/ni? ,'rovi8i'T,«- I'f Mil receiv 7a«u"1("It"""'l"ipplief wbicbcoaputa SI.V1 I det,frmined not to be utder.old by i#ny ebtahhshmect in the city. wUI find 8 m#rket isr "Dd fair trie* deft,ln?exteiiKivelj- introduce. Nov18" MARTIN 11 J'J: An Estray Steer. tyAS taken up by Thomas Graham, living ir Pik Township, Muscatine county, lewa, anu ai praiped and dencrited before (iaiLaliel O.ds a Jaa tioe »f the Peace, in and fur said county, as tol- OWP, tO.WIt A bright r«dsteer with a star in the forthead. white «r the J^l|y and bind leg the end. ol Loth frmn, had a bell on wten said said it*tr suppled be about fivjyear* old. A true eery of Jutiee'» r«. ge.mkakon, may2, -w3M Countj Judge, STEAM SASH. DOOR AND BLIND IFACTOHY. mHE nndersi^nn. would respectfully inform the public that they keep a larjn sni l)\ o sh, Poors,Bltndtand Frames tosuit.ai whclesala retail. A liberal discount wade todcaJm. —ALSO— Work Flooring,Saw and»l'lane Sidinf. t-urfat wide lumber, 24 inches widi, and under,tooidw. (•urbs and lubing for chain puuips. Ca."'f y°U wan 1 a A avytf R°oa article in onr lis* r#et'one8q°*re below Benpett'f Mill, STKIX A HILL. FHEMI MUGS'iT U o NEW YORK AND PHILIDELrHlA* Wwhave "oVr*ceividi)urspring Mick oi Liuga V V Medicines,cbemii-als,cciiceMii,Uo MumiliTt Medicine-, IVriniLery, Fitncv froap, air B.usbes, Ciothcg Pins, Du.-ters, Paint and Varnish B.Uihe.. Whit'waxh Brushes, and all kiiiiis of l«ints, Oilf, Varnishes anu window Glas, vitirh w are now prepared to sell at wholesale or ret»ii at eery low prices for cavh or short approved rrcdit. v may?4-o6-wtf j. A Y STO E. Wall WsiH Fe.^airS! Pi.lowest111ill U HI I bas juet rfct-ivvo aiiU is sell i n at market r..tes, 6CMI pirct wall is er and border* of every vauietj end price. Orders for papee from tbe citj or connlrj f'al1 «nd exaniice ur I'ttent. mms, initio Dealeis in S DRY N Hardware, Itueensware, GOODS^ Groceries, Glasisware, Window Glass, Boots A Sta^MRis Farming Tools, Hats &. Capa, Nails, Bubber goods, And cady-Madc CloU&ing. E the attention of onr customers to stock which i* Large & Complete in all its departments* and will ever be cbeerlully shown. Just Opening Another fresh arrival of SPUING & SUM'R GOODS OF THE Latest & most Beautiful Styles. Selected with great care from Pbilac«l|ni«, New York and Boston markets, aud will be sold at pri ces which cannot fail to plesse. (it# Cjjamkri JpititfiMrt it* Have constantly on hand at llieir STEAM SAW & FLAKING MILLS, AND E S E A A N U A O Y All kiuds of Timber, Lumber, Joist and Scantlinp, Flooring. Ssding, Dretstd Sf Undressed Shingles cut and shaved, Lath, sash, Doors, Blinds, Door and window frames, and brocm lla ndt» ALSO,street,their at Stores, 203 and 210 Se* ond a large assortment of Furniture «l?


ocr: 'J street^ «W re^iTinjlt^ir -SPRING' STtlGK DF CARPBTS, QUEENSWARB, a s a s &c. &c. dhi. In oar DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT will be found a ff.-otl jissortmcnt of Frcrch and Am. Lawnc, Prills, Jiutui, French 0 gaudies, irirtices, CliiKie*, French aad Am. l'rii.ts at chintf, grenadines, "lain ber/gcs-, ici no' cambrics, pl'a Iain acd fi^'d Lawr..% Wrought nikdnw eeitaii », jfjlnck mid Fancy SU&s, Calico CJinjJ smr and C).c Vt ir *1] tl eir TtritMc Fancv Cassimeres.Sa inet?, Ermmeth Cloths htldrtn Wta \ark Miil* p!*i s, *nd jttipes, Merimavk, Ind'* i hetd 1 denim* White and colored Raunols, Kentucky Jeans, Rra-vn and bl'd Muslim, a full a^ortmeBt C-d'd and p^p« cambrics, ticking*, Hickory cheek tbirtir*, Se^m'cis sactv, battirg and wadding. RnSira' S ta E?lotr«. Oarstrrkof O V E in all their Ttrictio?, it full and complete. I 51 II 0 II S Bleached an I br.iwn Oana.sk. Table 'iaen, 1'nmxsk N'-ipkitis .-nd Dowiics, Irish Linens, Linen cambric and Wr't II in Ikerchiefs, Union and cotton tabic OIIHSCF, hrtwn Liaen, Hol land arid Duck. CARPETS, English Tapeftry, English Ingrain, Am. Ingrain thiee-ply andstairoarpfts, Oil cloth?, 1 1,8-4, 8 4 wide We would cull te a"en*tun of our cug' seen to sKckul CARl'LI^.wiuclf is more lull andcom- Cecity FOR MEN & i e o s & 8 i i o s Ho l'f coarsr kip an-1 calf Soots and Shoes Men's do do do do Women's kip and calf asd goat Bootee.', Buskins and ISboes. lilies' sil'r.,lasting, Glovr-K'd and Goat. Corgress ar.J Lcc 'J*ittrs, and childreb'. y


ocr: I 1 1857^: 1858 W- *&>' •,ziU Poli Till? FILL I WINTER TBI ill! tTnten Block, MusoattM, XOWK. IUv now received. And U &if* lib cheap a» wst/Ji^y Largest Stock and Mcst EXTfiKSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Dry Goods, BOO "S & SHi/ES.. HATS CAPS, i OarpeU, Notimu, Glotlu, To bv fuaod la tbia S o n o K o o n To lite Wholesale Dot cr Wa can only snj tlmt our .facilitie s for ft cliastiig Quods East, from Importers and Mantfacurers Direct Are sucli tli.it we can and will sell at (iii. a i o u 4 If you will favor us with a CRII to •xeminr our extensive stock and uniform I.OW PRICES, we feel confident that Will b« «i»«vineed THAT FOR CASH' i o it o i PROMPT PAYING CUSTOMERS! we sell goods asOow ns ANY H€USE In (his City or Elsewhere. Wo also keep HI hand ft good assortment ol mommm, Nails, Glass. Sash, Iktiling, \ew Goods I I St, Louis Price*i yi u e


ocr: those of any other House. m. A S O N DEALER IN I«XREIGN & DOMESTIC Di\Y 6HI9, SIV&K*Xl}S&l&*v A OS IE It Y, CL O.IKS, SHAWLS, &C-, &G. A NTiriPATTKO AN FXCH LKNT A. the tall, I have made the Urgest pwrebate n Goods ever hr. ogbt by me to this atn now trad, for '*ceivirjr amog?nnc*market., w,th care« tbe season additions at prices that cannot fail to P'«s8ff I request an ej-.m-nat.on by all parchaw, be nt ptoek scltMen ADi wl11 TfCt,lV0 1 throughout mg satisfied I cat' «ftr inawcett^urs c^Uiil wkL A L.MASON, 187 i?oeon^ Street. I INVITE ATTENTION TO Silk, Cashmere and I)KL,'1LYKS, UOUl.S A QV IllllR,


The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume]

ocr: O I •ad Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Hat«, Caps, Uootn, I hiiotv, &c., ®o. €, Barrett l!ou»e, Jeff,rson st., PurIIng|on. West of the !Ui ry house, Ottuiuu. Sept. 86, W-uiiu ly CREENBAin 6c KANHLI^ Wholesale and I'ctall Dealers in


ocr: Bfr.SIUK^ PURCHASERS Lu i u I'iano.* Melodeona... iolins PERRY'S MUSIC STORE. Bi ns 1':' THE. iv i. ..#£» to ITil'l .. .$40 to $15'i. ....$5 to $J.\ these instruments I keep Guitar Vi-lj, Fluti s, l'ifes, Clarioiietts, lirums, Iii:.ii'Oiin.j. ,liuitar,Violin, n.-s Viol, aud Ilanjo U! an.il Psalm tune books, Instruction books for Instri. nei:ts. Cane umbrellas and Artist Pictures, Ac. tir.ios Lands furnished with Instruments Old instruments of all kinds exchanged for %3T l'er -ons sending money by m.iil for Instruments or otli.ir n.erchaiiilise can rely upon being suited as if they were present. XAf I l.e largest catalogue of Sheet Music in Iowa can be fouud at my store. I am tbe sole agent Southern Iow a, for Woodward A ltrown's tiold Medal Piauo Fortes." A. W. PERRY. u^5—Jy EVAKS, LAIOLOW CO., W O E S A E A N E A I DEALERS IN I A O U E K SIII\GEES, LATH A.\D S U A E I E BUiiLIXGTON IOWA. can rely on finding a com- p!eto«ssortnieiit at all thr.es, as we made arrangements at Chicago to ship by ra.lrowd The superiority of lumber over rtftcd. is acknowledged bv wh have used it. Ifard—Corner of aid Market Ma, on Kadioad, opposite Hawkcye Mills. Nov. 27-iii9ly.


ocr: Burlington it, Hiuouri IUT«f A I O A Three Daily Trains Eacli T'» take '{f'Ct Srvt IT^ROitlIrave 8tb, Irtfttt. and after the above date, trains will B'li lington as follows1 lat Train—Leaves tiurlington at 8 o'clock, A. M., on the arrival of the ears from the Last. 'Id, Freight,) leaves Burlington at 8.30, A M. 3d, Lea? os Burlington at 8.30, p. M. on the arrival of the eastern train iu the evening. These troins connect with the Western S'nue C'o.'s coaches for Fairfield. Ot'umwa, K!dyville, Ptlia Oskaloosa, Ft. Demoitie, Chariton, i lem. Council Blufl's, St. Mary's Glenwood, Nebraska City. &c., reaching the Mibsouri rivrr in U-ssthau four days. EAVES MT. PLEASANT: t«4 At o' eloc'-, A M., arriving in ^.TT », •. Burlington ir time to make he 3d Morning train for the East, Chicago, Su Louw, GaieLa, Ac. u Freight, at 6, r. m. 3d At 4 3o. p. M., makintr eastern connections same nignt fr-jm Burlicgtor Pas#w»g«r«leaviin JJurlington in the morn ing can spend the d^y in Mt. P.easant aud re turn in the afternoon. Leavv'g Mt. Pba*ant at 8 o'clock in the noii.ii e. can stay all day in Burlington, and return home at night, I pricket illfit e comer rf Water and Jef fer.'ou s's., Burlington, at'the Getiornl Rail road Ticket Office. W. II. BACKUS, oct 30-i 35-ly. Superintendent. ISstras Tfatfee*.


ocr: U N I O N O U N Y BlULISiUTON, IOWA. RE NZ &- CO., M\ N Ce ACT I'll kSS or STEAM ENGINES 8AW MILLS, UOSE WIIKKLs', IIOCSE IRON WOKK, BALUSTKALK, O A I V I i e I S And every variety of Cast lugs lu our line of business. PTJss Work a«dHei*iriujrrrempt*


ocr: O S I I V E Y THK LAST CALL! AVIXC* exhausted his path nee In trying to fe a settlement with his customers, Ihe subscribe :,ow ghee notice positively for the last time, that al :ol.-k and accounts against all persons whomsoever remaining unpaid un the 1st day of October next, will be placed In the haud* of an officer for collection. Feb. 6-utt tf. D. SANDS.


ocr: E U N I O N BAR O U N Y tlTON, IOWA. O N Z 8c AM'CACri IU.K: STEAM ENGINE, SAW MILLS, ROSE WHEELS, Ho UBS lRafe WORK, BALUSTRADES, O s i i i 1 1 u And every variety of Castings In our line of business. 1ST Job %%'ork tuatl Repairing prooapt 1) atlcaded lo. ]Dec. 4-a-WIy.


ocr: 8. C. & 8. CARTER*. S A S O O & I N FACTOR), Alwo—iVInnnlfucturrrN of Flooring, Weatherboarding, Shelving, Mouldings, Ac., A large assortment of Sash, Doors and Blinds, al ways on band.Cor. of JohasonA Kighth-sts.,KEOKUK. U29-V


ocr: RIHLIiXGTOX ^AKE i i v U S E E S O 9 llobinson dc Co.. Water street, near Jefferson, BURLINGTON, Iowa. |3p*Whoteaalo and Retail dealers in Agricultural aud Machines of every description. Grass, and tlower seeds aud Wooden-ware.


ocr: BBUA'W OH a. ALL?S. U N A U A A E N O K W A I N A N O I S S I O N E I I A N S IlK.lLCRS PRODUCE, GRAIli AlfB BAIT, ^It. PLEASAMT, IOWA. Property oi. ected to our care will he forwarded with dispatch. Ordt r* and consignments will receive blimediute and careful attention. Mark packages,"Care Of U. A A., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa." Nov. "£l—uo!My


ocr: MORTON CO, *i iitPOKfKUB AND URALKaaiB UF. VVV A SHELF HAHUWAttX* NAILS, LOCKS, HINGES, GUNS, CUTLERY, &C. Also—Saddlery Hardware. JEFF E RSON ST It EETi BURLINGTON. Large Stock and low prices. Quick sales aud small profits, Please call and examine our stock. Aug. i ^)-n'.'5- y


ocr: 1 Wliolvsale ana Retail LUMBER YARD! BUR..INGTON, A&.ARGE IOWA. assortment of Ltuiber, Shingles, Square Timber, et-.. We no hesitation in otlietinp to supply dealers with full assortments of the best !er,froui Wisvutibin, Chi]i(j»'v\ *, and St. Croix rivers. Office on street, between Sixth and Seventh J. W.AW. D. GILBERT. Nov. 1866.-n391y.


ocr: Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. 12,1^67—n5o- -ly. HENRY HOUSE A N 8 A K O I E Tand III2 undersigned has taken the HF.NHY HOUSE Staub Okkick in Ottumwa, and will devote his ahole time and attention to the comfort and care of his guests. Having had long experience in the busi nessi u lie East, he hopes to merit a share of the public patronage. J. PO'i'TEH.


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ENGINE, STEAM V SAW flll.l.S, l.'OSK WHEI i.?, HOUSE IRON WOUK, BALUSTRADES, i I I I i S And every variety of Castings in our line of businesj. tSTJah Worli ULUl(eiiairi! proinpt* Dcc. 4-ujU]y«


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ocr: AT A: SYKES. '5 S- *3' 1 Mm be obtained at New York I I A N iQ Violins, Violin Bowa, Goitare, Boxes, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjos, Tamborines, Vio- lincellos, Tuning Forks, a i o n e s & & k K. B. Italian, Inack, Herman, English *ad hteeae (Mags irate* done Sheet Musie and fin ite Books ef evsey deeeriptkm eoastactlyon han l,of Hwllil an Asrt notice: MELODEON S, JOSEPH BY KM, BLANK BOOKS A NEW Santo ef all kind* of BLANK BOOKS I i


ocr: BEE HIVE STORE, WE are now in reoeipt cf onr spring and Saa^ mer styles of DRY GOODS We solicit a call to examine onr good*, as th% quality and priots will teeomasead thsm. All good, v arraated to be as represented^ rlain Good* frr Friends. HARLAND aiayiwtf & lowttumb, IN Sd street, opposite Fast OfloSs i


ocr: W A A E 4,000 Pieces Vail Paper and Borders: fTtOR saleat wholesale and retail, oheaper than ever before o Cered i n th is market. lava Ave na^bstwNa Jfrwt assart streets. M. 00170H.


ocr: WfiTCSI 010CK E O I U JOHN SEMPLE & SDN, 152 SECOND ST., MUSCATINE, DEALERS IN CLOCKS, WATCHES, WOULD respectfully annonnee to the citiiens of this plaoe and vieinity that they are now in reoeipt of their fall goods, eonsiating in part of the following: Gent's fine (Md Watches, 16 and 18 ka cases (Warranted perfe time keepers) Ladies Gold and enameled Watches Kbglish Hunter Watches, silver eases Hunter detach levers, do do Open-faoo do do Railroad time-keepers and plated watches. Our Stock of Jewelry Is not surpassed ia this market: VINE, LAVA, CAMEO, COBAL, and PLAIN GOLD SETTS Of the latent and most fashionable style* and war ranted. Also, Chains of all dceciiptUnr Loekets, Finger Rin^s, Gent's Pins, Jo' Brace)etts Ac. A tine assorment of si ver Tea and Tablespoons—• CREAM, MUSTARD and SALT SPOONS— Warranted pure as coin. Country orders for materials, tools and glasses promptly attended to. Muscatine. Ocrober 1,1857—daw. JUST RECEIVED by Express, A FINE assortment of Silver Spoons—tea and ta ble. Also Table Forks, Sugar, Cream, Sal), and Mustard S. oons, of the Mi st patterns sep24 JOHN SEMPLE k SON REMOVED! OPPOSITE i their old stand,in the new building justereeted bv Messrs. Stein |r Hill, wlere thcy will be happ} to see tbeir old friends and customers nd the publio in general, their stoek is very large and complete. Those in want of I Clothing or KumisDinpGsodf will do well i* giving them a coll before purchasing elsewhere. Remem We have »mo connected with oar ertablishmen SILVERMAN & B«0. HAVE REMOVED THEIR MAMMOTH STOCK Of A A CLOTHING.


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ocr: WutrlH. E O U I i K W O U S E OTIUtHi, WAI'DI.MM O, IOWA, *T I I.I. Ic open to tin: pul.iic on auui aft. Wednes llav, li c. Ot, InMI. Tlie "CUKI.KW" it fur nil, ii I he lust style, and will render .-very comfort and convenience to its Uuetto, OTIClM'Kit 4GO. Jlee. 1, 'M- n42 tf


ocr: JOSEPH JONES, E A E I N C'ounfrv Protlncc.Wrv FAMILY ico l.ltir.M, vc. A N I I E A I I K E K O Willis, I.AHI) OIL AM) !\K, OIIRKR JF.FFEHSON AND 3D S I S 111 RLL\«TOi\, ({-^""•iving made a large addition to former stand, I am now prepared to pay Ihe highest price for Wheat, Corn, Oats. Pork, See., &c. Also—I have sufficient cellar foi storing pork in winter. An. 21,'yti-Iyr.


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ocr: CHESTER WEfD JOSFPll BRIDOMAN file -r».{ tier 123 Main stre^tf Aro now reeeivihg tliei^ SPRINT, STOCK (IF QtTtlE^SWAHii, tint St) )o &c. &C-, &C. In our DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT be found a good assortment of French sod Am. Lawns, Prints, JaecBcts, French Organdies, Tarletinel, Challies, Fren'sh and Am. Prints anfl ehinti, gTensdlnes, F'.ain bertges, jaoonet cartifries, pl'tt Plain and fig'd Bishop Lawns, Wrought window curtains, Black aad Fancy &ilksN Calico Ginghams and Checks in all their vsrietief Fancy CagSimerc3,Salinot?, Ermmet/i Cloths for ChiMtttis York Mills plaids, and itripes, Merimack, Indian head anl Fueom denims White and colored Flannels, Kentucky JeaM, Brown and bl'd Muslins, a full assortment) CoI'd and paper cambrics, tickings, Hickory shirting, clieek shirling, Seanilo.-s sacks, baiting and ftaddiag.' tLnbiro' Ourstrckof ih all their varieties is full and eempletOi 1,1 K G00 US


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ocr: remaining unpaid oo Uie 1st4»y March next, will be placed In the hands of in oOJcer for collection. F*b. 5-uii-tf. y. SAXDS. O S I I V E THE EAST CALi! exhausted his patience in trying to g* a a.-'tiieiuLiit with his customer*, Ihe *ulit rlbs iow £i« is uotice positively for the la. time, that al nol'» mid accounts against ail persons whoiv^^.'r^f


ocr: O U W A I Y I XtTtT'A'VTEn—Constantly at the "Ottumwa CUy 1, Mill," \t heut, U(Mi:t nud (otal. f«-r which ih* highest market price will b« paid In CA8H. L, o u n exchanged for wheat at all times and In any qoaatlty, HUNTER, 30WEB A CO. Ottumwa, Oct. 2, '56— n&ltf


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ocr: SYKES Are to be obtained at New York Prices k U O MELODEONB Violins, Violin Bows, Guitars, Violnfr Boxes, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjo?, Tamborines, Vio lincellos, Tuning Forks, Clarionets, &c., &c., &c. N. B. Italian, French, German, English and !lhinece strings tucinsr done Slwet Muicand .v,n sic Books of every description constantly on handot supplied on short noticei JOSEPH SYKE8, *1" rs and Boardman & Gray'ff


ocr: HAS Plain, Barred and Dotted Muslins, •A full line of Claiiclrcns' Hose, Buff, Pink-, and Blue Chavibray Ginghams, We are also in receipt of a sccend supply o ho e a Sua, fiEge.-less Lsce Mitts. SPECIAL NOTICE. We are cTo^-'np out for cash eur entire stock of Cc,rogoi, Lawns and Eit broideries at cost to make iof n for our Fall supply. ijJ yjC1 mill it .j RECEIVED THIS DAY El'EXPRESS, a nice assortwect of


ocr: SILVE11MAN & ]}"0. HATS REMOVEO THETR MAMMOTJ! STOCK OP si. Wn have also connected with our e»tablishnien Merchant Tr.iio^lnz, where goods can be madetc odor a shcrt notice. 0 25-- SILVERMAN k BEOTH FR. ro"sr-3M-a_i3 E: ©I«©WIIf©. OF:'"iil'Kibe rol4 stand,i.i the new building just erected b/ .Me?s \i. Steins Hill, wl ere t'iy will be banpj to see their old friends and oustoracrs •"nt3 *fc«pubiio in general their stock is very larfro t'ai imp'ete. Thos-^ in want of Clothing or Ftrrnisiii. Coot's will do well it zivir.g them acc-11 beforspurchasingelstwhere. Kemem ber oppostc thtir old tand, at tho sign of the red irae Fecond street, Mn^e.it'ne, Iowa.


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ocr: Dr. BAKER'S PAIN FOR THE CURE OF PAIIf Both Externally aud Internally the GreatWt PAIN-CURING RE1TVEDT Y E I S O V E E Pain can not long exist where this remedy is ly Used! (l\e it a Fair Trial, ami if you do not find it to be all It is recommended, go back to the Agent and get the amount of Money r«- Auiasd. This offer Is made, knowing that what this medicine has done in thousands of cases, It will o a a i n


ocr: Seefcufc antotfeement*. J. J. TTI I.IKUHAHL. O. T. LAKF M. MJBL* TILLING HAST, LINE & BUEL, I IMPORTERS AND DKALERi? IN I A W A E BICiN OF THE BROAD-AXE. U E Y U N S AMI Every description of Railroad Furnishing Good*. Direct AgtnU./br Aineriran Monuf usurer*. If©. 138 IRAKIV STREET, He.—«Ty KEOKUK, io\CA, *. B. H1VPF. r. H. WlrSKBMU j. v. wraorr Pciisylvania Foundry. RUNNER, WICKER8HAM A WYKOFF, MANUFACTURERS or IWVPROVED STEAM ENGINES alM, Mule.v and Clri*ular Saw MtlU, Mill Gearing and Bnws Work, of every description, Boiler, Sheet Iron W'ork, Ac. J. O. MUMBLE, Superintendent. KEOKUK, IOWA. No—My.


ocr: t. B. SRAHNKB W. U. W. W A RRKN OHO. C. UK RADNER, WARREN & CO., MANl FACTTBICRM, AM» WHOLKMAI.K A E E A E S Ca«B PAID roa ALL BtBDS OF I'APBB StOCB. Warehouse, No. IS, La Nalle Mtroet, CHICAOO, ILLINOIS. n«—ly OOOLEY, FARWELL & CO (Successors to Cooley, Wadsworth A OS. Sl IMPORTER' 1 A N W 1 1 March 0, nUl-ly A i s Y O O S O I K S A 1 F. E A E S I N A9KER1CAX COTTOSS A Nos. 42,44 A 46 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Tiro Rlorks East Ike Trcmont B. n. KELLOGG, GKO. D. E. It. KELLOGG A CO., WHOLESALE DF.ALKR9 IN FIRS, Biri ALO HOHl.N, CAP FLUSHES & 56 Lake Street, CHICAGO, [n33-ly") IU INOI8. Sam'L C. DAVISA Co., St. Louis. FALE8 & GROUT, MANUVACTURE^K i WHOLESALE DEALM8IX WARRANTED O O S S O E S AN1) 1MJBHEKS, No. 14 South Water Hit reet, CIIICAf.O. H. D. FALFS, Late Kimball, Kolduson A Co., Brookfleld, Mass. Dec. 4th-n40-r. J. N. fiROI T, Lot* Groat, ti:i»h A Co., Spencer, THOB. GEORGE.-ED. HAMILTON.-r. F. GATES. Thoma* George & Co., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS OF ALL kinds of Copper and Sheet Iroi work, plain, Japanned, spun and presaei tin ware, brass and composition castings, finished braij work for plnrab^rs ana ateiun engine builder*, iireinea't trumpets, railroad and key htfeks ti. & F. PIMPS of any CAPICITT AND DKALF.KS IS Rubber ho.«e, belling and packing, car fine) ii*s. Tinman's stork and tools, sneetlead, lrass and coppcr, lead, copper and brass pipe, copper, brass, »teel aud iron wire, staves, cook* ing range? and hot air furnaces. W»nnftft«ry, lis Fmnklin S: Sale rooms, 201 Uke St., n Davis, Mihwi A Co., Chicago, DAVIS, MOOD\ & CO., WROLKSALK I'KALFKS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Y O O O S No IT South Water Street, riBST BLOCK WB8T or II.1.IBOI8 CKMTRAL BAILBOAO OBPOT, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. |y Have constantly ou hand, a full asBortment of Dry goods suited to the Western trade which will be sold upon the beat terms. Dec. 4th n40-lr.


ocr: R( RLlNCiTON A «R\CUl/n?RAI, WAKE I S E E S O K E Kobinson «te Co. Water street, near Jefferson, BURLINGTOW, Iowa, pr Whole*#}* and Retail dealer* in AgrtcaRural and Machine* of every de*criptlon. Grass, and flower seeds and Woodeu-ware. no8-y


ocr: TDE WEEKLY OTTUMWA COURIER IS PUIIl.ISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT PlfTUMW A, WAPBLLO COUNTY,IOWA, By J. W. MORRIS. E S l|jtVAltlAULiY IN ADVANCE. One Copy, per year (1,.V. 1-'four Copies fs.nn. Ten l'i.iHi. Twenty 24,H). Wher» payment 1» not made In adranea, 2.00 within •tetnonths $2,50 within tlie year, and Hntlon of the year. $.1,00 at the ex-


ocr: A S I O N A E O O S & S O E S T. MOl'SATTtj HAS opened a Shoe Shop directly opposite Wood's new Hotel. All work will be warranted to fit and to be of good material. Boots and Shoes con stantly n hand. Give him a call if pair of Boots or Shoes. Aug. 1^ mt a ^'-od ii-6-lvr


ocr: i i i n i i .ISIIME-NT I« ill'* |d«c« to gt- all kiudi of A I N A N A N Y JOB PRINTING DONE IN E E S S Y E AND "Cheap as the Cheapest." OBEATLI 1\TI D! I) For Pilniins I N E V E Y Y E O O S •"cAiiijs OF ALL SIZES. PLAIN OR IN i v o »|i ^'Cr:' "u»l JMl-f, W ItII t\Ti,k. MO POA lius OF AT ..VE1!, BOM) oil Di LDS, A n i i K B*i i mins. JI STW I S' UUNKI, soil. i V »i »*P®:A AS, i.\ ino.\M, &c> KF.PT ON HAND OK PRINTED TO We are bound to give tion!. Gi»© ua a trial. J. W. NORRK O U W A A A E Y i S V o i .- S o o w i


ocr: TJK I O N FO V N Y i HIKLI\LH!\, IOWA. E N Z & O S E A E N I N E S «w Mll.LS, KOSI W I:FI.S, IIOI 8E IROK WORK, BAUMKAM, ro ii s ii i: 1.1.1: it s. And every variety of Castings in our line of business. J«*b Work andliw|iairini{ prompt*


ocr: 8ADDL I. IVY 11 A li WAKE, Tauaer's Oil, M'liipv, OTTCMWA IOWA. A. L. GRAV 8, 9CAEEU IX EYE 11V YARI K A i K W BOOTS AND SHOES, SHOE FINDINGS, Cash paid for lllde^ at the liigUeat prices. Nr. 11, Kiti- nil


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ocr: A E Are to be obtained at X-w York Prires i O F'O R.TElS MELODKO N S. Violins, Violin Bows, Guitnrs, Violin Boxes, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjos, Tamborines, Vio lincellos, Tuning Forks, a i o n e s & & & N. B. Italian, French, Herman, English strings tucins done Sheet Mn-icand u Books of every drsrription constantly on hand, cn short notice-. JOSEPH PYKES, Agent for Haines Brothers and Soardman & Pianos. s. "/.sySEST^ N 1 7


ocr: ISiEW (iOflllSW FOR THE, SPRING SUMMER Al»E. Union Block, Muaoatin*, Iowa. Have now reeeivect, And, fa itffrjfor sale theep vtu Largest Stock and Most extensive assortment of Dry Goods Boo rs & SHuES, HATS & BONNETS, Ompcls, Notions, Glottis To be found in this S o u o S o U a "To the Wholesale Buyer We can only say that onr facilities for par chasing Goods East, from Importers and Manufacturers Are each that wt can and will dt st Giuoagd St, Louis Wi If yon will favor us with a call to otir extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confident that jo will be convinced THAT FOR O O PROMPT PAYTNG CUSTOMERS we sell goods as low as In this City or Elsewhere We also keep on hand a jrood assortment of GROGIRHS, Nails, Glass, Sash, Batting, ©@tt. air% (Saffipoii CSbiafimj & To close out at first cost—a otl of (Jail and see for yourselves L£M? & SELLS. DRY AND FANCY GOODS. DSLAINJESS, HALLIES, K E N I I A N S CASH 01 or S* 3 i «. it


ocr: TWOODRUTt HON. n r. KIT, JANES. BEEBEt CO., HON. N. D. (iOUI.D, WILLIAM tsnAll, ESQ., II. I,. MILI.ER, J. N. HARRIS, PERRV DAVIS CO., DR TOM. O. EPWARDS, Tsn T.: within tb city of Muscatine T* WOODIIFFF S7"G7& KCRKITCHX Ftasrecai, reasiT RE. reraiWRt. A constant supply of superior brands of T. WOODRUFF, family Fiior*. Wanted in exchange, ill kinds of produo and marketing, ISAAC NEIDIR. UovS lS.if!—wly WE CORNEK OF SECOND AltA CEDAR STKtlETS! MUSCATINE, IOWA. are now in receipt our sjr'n^ aad mer styles of DRY GOODS We solicit a ea'l to exaalnw our g.tods, as the qualify anil prices wi'l rer-oenmer them. All cooils amntei to bo ap r^pro-'-nted. Plain Goods for Friends. will attend to all matters of basinei pertaining tb his (fofoiiion, MllMtkl 4'ittei and nuittslicM tb attj one tb at needs bis servicei, REFISRENCES, Hew Tork. jU A ISLAND & i- VVNSEND, 164 2d street,opposite Post OflUe. may4wtf LITTLE GIANT IMP ROVS 3 I'JTLE OIANT bus been extensively intrnduced HON. JOHN O. DEPITBR WIM AM MERCER, ESQ., D. B.COOKE ft CO., HARVCT k WHEATOX, H()N. B. STORER, BoiUto, Ma*s. Bartford, (Coau .1 it Hew Lnndon, w. e. cm us, Providence, R. I. Dulni|iie, Towa, WM. WISWEI.L, GEN. E1..1.IOTT, Corner of Second and Cedar Streets, MVS Y TIM',. IOW A. WOOBWPW A TO, ere located at tbe city of MUSCATINE. IOWA. Their bnstnera ocate Iund Warrants. Kuy nml Sell Cilv and Country Sc to receive n-.oneys frum partiep atrf'ad, to pay Taxes, and make investment* i» tHspurtof tbe Westi Their facilities for obtaining correct information in relation to Localities and qualities of Land can net be surpassed Thfy will guarantee to all, Who employ them to invest their money in Real •Estate in any part of thd West, shall be of the tirst class of in"e-t",",Tit. All information wished by any person frem tiny parf of ttat.n«nf expense,by addreFsine T. WOODHT'FF Af!0..as above B« All those who have Hemes and Lots, vafanf Lots Partes, title Claims of any deFcriptirn, who wj.«h to Sell or rnnke an Kx"h.p,isr'- Trod*. TOi" Tondence will be with person? al'oter the conn'ry, vbo wish t»' rwehni-e ]!al i- ft will at «nc4 be seen by those who wi-h to sell their Kcal Eitate th» importance of calling on T. Woodruff & Co., and Having description and New Grocery store! 'her Third and Walnut street Corner Third and iValnn streets. TIIE uadersignfd aav'nit taken the room of 'k*o Edgar on 3d stri-ei^ind opened a neir i rcrery store, would infurin his old friend and customers that he if prepared to furnish then with allkindsnf groceries, vegetables, fruit, Ac.— Constantly on hand, Sugars, Tobacco, Molasos, Dried AppUs, Teas, Penohe», Coffee Mackerel and Palt, White Ssh, Wo den A Codfish, Willow w?re, llmir.jr, Bacon and lard, Nail -and Glass, Together with all kindsof vegetables. PTSTEIN:price. Nos. 136 and 189 Main St„ AVE noW rpftelverl lafge iulrliiions to theit- itock of F.UA NITt'RE AND tTPHOLST£RY, amoi«g w lieU n found full setts in OAK, WALNUT, MULBERRY AND ROSEWOOD, Also a full assortment of Bureaus, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads/ Lounges, Stands, Mittrasses, Comforts*- Pillows, And'Spring Beds of superior Quality. Willi a large variety of all articles usy 11 i i i lirit cl iss frUltNlTtjRE ESTABLISHMENT, Inclrf'ino self-rocking Cr-idles, Buby Jumpers. Veneere^ Moul^linps ami Looking Glasses, which we offer to the Jobbirj* and Retail Trade, on as favorable terms as can be obtained elstt where. Thankful for the libetal patronage bestotved on us hereto* tore, by retaining the superior repuntioti as to Quality and as# Sortment of otlr stock we shall endeavor to merit a con'inu anee of the same, and respectfully invite all in want of FUR NITURE to call and examine our stefek and prices, mn'y 1- dlt^wSm NEW ip of W^r'**'ren may2,»w3fH Buffalo, K T. Chioam, At. it. f.onii, Mo. Cineiaasti. Itidinnnpolif til be it Rral 1'state. »ro 'V- States itirelation to Iteal Estate I M? i and WesteiH Illinois, ran be obtained free of fi"'* nHr bv n in^ rnl'.ir en r«., at tlir Ir I.AM) OFFICE, innscatlne, Iowa, Their corres- o e y sWiiste'stsV IrnilE undersiirn ci hae just ottt.ediii tb», new brick ouiKling belonging to D,c. Drury. ^"Inut med, befwen 2d Hd, an entire oi* Bew' «fOcenosatd Provisos. 11 i, 3t'°pfc' tI j| rectiv irgfrom Chicagiindditiorali'^pj.lief «hi.-hcoft. Ute his H" is detf rmmtd not to be ucder.old by i any establishment in the ciry. OVuntrv Produce will End a market and fair»ric« as hcin'ends Jealinj aztcrsirriv in'piodnre N.ivTS- reiv MAKTIN iiiBlTZ An Eltray Stcor n' ^',,,rUils t'faliani,living ini'i'lr Township, Ma carine county. lo»a, andai" .•raised an i described bet. re Gamaliel (Cds.a Jug t.ii*e of the I o^ce, in and fur tiaid counts* as iol (•ws, to.wit: A bright redder wi'h a star in the for.bead, white or the -lly and iind leg the ends of both ars aprenr fo.be fr.z. *i, bed a bell ..n lvten r»id --ie»r first came around ssid ftir up. fr 0 be1 bout flva years old. Atruees. yof Ju.-t'ee's re 'un,» ttifi WEAPON, County Judge. STEAM SASH DOOR AND BLIND f? factory, «^HE undersigned would respectfully inform thepublje that they keep a lar^e fdij.li of sh, Vjors.Rlindsand frames to sii t, at wholesale retail. A liberal discount made to dealcis. —ALSO ^Vork Flooring,Saw and Plane Siding, Snrfao ^ide lumber, 24 inche? wide, and under, to order. Ourbi snd Tubing for chain umjs. Giveus a call if you want a good article in nAr If ror.t street, one square below Pennetc Mill, 11 -1 8wtf S1EIX & II ILL. 15 EOVEBf i V K A N & 0 HAVTI REMOVED 'jTlTEFK MAVMoxi? ^TorK OP jR.:E2Ja.x-5r-M^:DDEj their oH statd,in the new buildintf


ocr: 200 Lots in South Muscatine FOH. SAXiIU f«HE of the adcitinn to the city of I Muproprietors 'c-atine ou Muicatine Isisnd, called"So&ffe Mnsca'ine/'offer for sale, opon favwatle Ietlts206 lft*. Msns of this jfiwtr0?t(i tfcatyit) forrroafiw in regard fo it, eri Ulned.fcrcalling at tbe '(Tcr tetfr s of suff atctr i Httr- & Stone, J03RPH A. GREENi Attorney for the Proprietor*. Ih*wm*e,0et.7th,-dawtf


ocr: DELAINES, CiiALLISb, EN CM BUiLLI ANTS. -V A 0 13 s o AU No, -6 2d street, |A Ol)D LLO\ V S A 5S v ff cr o ,\ evaest sfyles of Dry Goods of the FINEST QUAI-ITIES. -S 'jawy Sug 'yoimj We urn r»l5.' in r»r"pt of a Inrer »«T.iTfjr cwtof E RI.STt )N. !\T A NCIESTKR, %*. T8QASWTM Jlervgcs, Jaconetts, h'obes, Lawns, Crapes and Embroideries^ SIbiSst&iftfE'S, v n It IF TIN'S, Kaplias and Doylies, I-mlH'oider (I riirtniii (]«o!s, BAmKS m" WHITE DS. C'rmolih', Steel,,Liiitit'fi, Heed an Skel eton J'one K I S We would call particular attention to our *tock of Imp., Three-Ply, Sup. Tapestry, Ingrain and extra fine AND GIL r?iTJ i ®4Wi})ar3S apr BOhN


ocr: N E W O O S WATERS & JOHN, On Joxca Avenue, near Nevada Mill, HaVp' on beo-j mi are nceivir.a n verv tieavy Sd.-rk »f r. a .,u. BOOTS AND SHOES, BEJDI-iii.twi: &€,. &c. To oar .I'd ei.s inor we would n dri rhnr Kg irr pasr pb'tt) ngn ard fol.cjt eont'ritiacco tbe jjone. W cordia!ly inviteail who miy soods usually found in a first cla & wnolcsale or retail store, to ^ive nsa cal), as oar atock is plete and our price readable. WATERS 4 JOHN.


ocr: DKVAND FAX (,( Ie 18IEW (MS 5? FOE TBXt i i i AM 5 S i Union Block, Muscatine, Iowa* llav o no it reciivtd, And in store for file ehtiif) Largest Stock and Mcst EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF I .. j. "T .. Dry Boods, BOO "S & SIIt/ES. HATS & BONNETS, Carpets^ Not ions, Gioths To be found in this S i o n o o o To the Vfhbfcsale Buyer We cau only say that our facilities fo* ptjf Chasing Goods East, from Importers and Manufacturer* Are such that we can and will sell at Chicago aad Et. Louis Prices ^iv If you will favor us with a call to examine our extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confident that yo will be convinced THAT FOR CASH 0 0 PROMPT VYTNG CUSTQVER8 we -sr II woods as low as In fhis Cify or Klsewhere VTe a'• ke -o on hand a good assortment ot GnOGE^I^S IVaits1 Glass, Sash, Batting, ^@tp Y®3nai(Sii3rp©^(DIb.$L£%^i To close out at first cos-t—a otl of A A W i ('.ill and see for yourselves LEMP & SELLS DELAINES, CiiALLISb,


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ocr: ,&jjc (Oftumto Courier IS PUItMHIIKD KVKRY By MevAH AT THURSDAY WtTUMWA,WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA, J. W. NORKI8. IA l"" ADVANCE. One Copy, per year ttJVi. r*& Pnnr Copies 5^*1. Ten ^jgTwenly «,«!. ^Thcrr pa^nrat \a imI auMte In Mranot, •?,«) jrinniilli*. •'-!,.*m witliin tli«? i-ar, anil ^,(*j at (lie ex flti on (if Ihf venr.


ocr: CARDS or ALL 6IZE8. PLAIN Fancy WARKANTF.E DEEDS. noitTttt( i: POWERS OF ATTORIVET. BONDS FOB OLEUM, ROTES, THE COURIER ESTABLISHMENT la the place to get all kind* mt PLAIN AND FANCY O O K AND JOB PRINTING DONE IN THE BEST AND "Cheap as the Cheapest." CBEATLY EXTENDED For Printing IN EVERY VTYLE 0t LABELS, BILL HEADS, Jl'STM'ES' BLAMUi PRINTED TO We are bound to give tion. Give us a trial. J. W. NORRI5. OTTUMWA ACADEMY. isPKIKIi THH of tbis School Oil Color*! of all kinds, iTionrs* be, fee KEPT ON HAND oa NOTICED, S1RP».\AS, exec satisfac


ocr: kinds tion. Give us a trial. of A I N A N A N Y JOB PRINTING DOXK IN E E S S Y E AM) "Cheap as the Cheapest." OBEATLY EXTFiyPFI) l'A( For Printing I N K V E V v i I O O O S J. W. NORRIS. OTTUMWA A S OF ^l*L SIZES, PLAIN OR FancvColors! ., 0| -jr ••4^^ianhsjLs- 01 all kinds* w.inn di :i: ds MOItK. 11.C I O S O I O I I V IiT. BOMW I Oil UKKDI. IOTIS. I AIII :I.s, s IUI.i. ivr\ns, STIt s BLAXKS, o i i n s ttini'urvis, £\C( I TIOIIR, &.C, &c. '»:)|CEPT ON HAND OB PRINTED TO We are bound to give ACADEMY. T»:im of this g«h»oi wW open on Mouday, March the Ulh, and continue 12 weeks. TERUi Common English per seastoa,......,..,^.^* $4 Oti Higher 5 "o Ancient Languages on Modera each extra ..'. 8 tH» Music—Melodeon, per 8M iessous 11 0() Painting, Drawing, Ktnbroidery, Ae., at common All pupil* will be charged from the time of en- THE COURIER. ESTABLISiniKNT Is tlie place to get all


ocr: FAS1II()N.\1!I,K BOOTS & SHOES, T. JlOl'SATTK, HAS opened a Shoe Sli. directly opposite Wood'* new Hotel. Ail Ji-ork will te warranted to fit and to be 4f good material. Moots and Phots oon r» hand, tiive him a call if you want a goo ots or l?ho«*s. Aug. 1\ u2i- li on pair of It.


ocr: STATS A U HO IU CHOICE FIRST CLASS WSURANCE, —BT THE— I N A I a a n e e o a n y OF HARTFORD, CONN. INCORPORATED lMlit—CHARTER PERPETUUS FIRE AND INLAND i\4VH ATIO\ iysiiuvck friends, patrans, and the pub i the following facts Calls the attention of it lie generally, OK IT8 HAVINti A CASH CAPITAL OF $500,000 WITH ASSETS AMOUNTINO TO U 0 7 9 0 3 4 2 Has transacted business successfully fvve*r*, aadcon tinue* to progress iu health, wealth and vitality. Paid an Aggregate Loss of o'ver 10,000-000. Is organized on a national basis, with local ugence* iu all principal places, under a mercantile system toaiitled on a cash standard, with an euvl*. Mereputatiou alike the same on the banks of the Hudson, or the Mississippi, the Gull of Mexico, or the Northern Lakes presenting a powerful Organization as a conser vator of public good and bond of integrity equal ell eaergencinn® u n e a k e I W w o y e STABILITY AND DIGNITY —OK AN— Eminent American Corporation ON MKUIT AI.ONlii FOUNDING ITS CLAIMS TO PATHONAlii: AND FAVOR, Awarding superior facilities and security in matters ef Insurance—Commercial, Mechanical, Mer cantile or rural, while ranking for importance aud public service E I S 0 E FIRE IN8URANCE COMPANIES OP AMERICA. I58UKR8 AT Ka|pe h4 rtiwas liberal us the risks sesnsMiI permit for solvency and fair protlt. liimilt ATTENTION (itVKN Til TMB IMSt'UANUB Ot "•"ly IKU* AMI CONTENTS, ROA A PKKIOD OF ruotl ONK TO F1VK VCAH4. L08SXI EQUITABLY ADJUSTED —AND— Promptly Paid. BLUFF LOT« OlST COURT STREET, •fCM" above tlie Court House, very fine fnr r^t- at thi I VSSUEJD WITIIOT DELAY nl5-J5ui By A. W. OA^TON, Agent, Ottumwa. 41 daacea, for sale. Terms esay. Enquire OR A dpi ri i)i vn Cv^eroi


ocr: nli 43 Lot* IN NORRIS' SUIIIHVISION OF OCT LOT And IO Acres out of Section ALL VERY DESIRABLE. M1NUTJ&8 SITUATED WITHIN A FEW MM- ...A... VfALU OK TUK POST OFFICE. CAN BE HAD VERY LOW, AJtV PARTLY ON TIME, OF W. N0RRI8, I ATO WOOD rOIIDSof Lath Wood wai Loner iUli i'nf .tkar atufl'»i dollars per cord, NolO-tf ted at the 1 MILBCRN Co. UT.tTTr*I,OT« ON COI KT STREET. "•"UftiT atov« Uuiiiuurl Uouse, •J d«nc very fine for resl Enquire of A. J. SPACLDING, Or, at the Courier Office." Courier Office.


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ocr: S 'V Y S TE0WB»m6K & MTKOMi Wholesale and Retail lioalersin and Straw Goods, Xo. l.' 7 3econd-Bt.,M li^C'ATI!?K. T.&• A. woul«. inforiii tho jmhlic thR'jrtsr?^, SSIhej have just receive I,direct lrom thejCjgS importers and bestni inufactorerfi at the^^^ ea?t, a hir' stock of all kinds of goods in tfceir line, cofisistin^ of Spring styles of sil'rand henverhaitw, Blank. Pearl and White'stiff, French Cageiaere IIATS, Every variety of Stjrle,coT and quality of •Sv?/£, Fur ard Wool Eats, i e s i i n K a $ fl Infants fancy triedfelt hats WXlXX&tm & PANAMA. We wcu'd re?peotfuliy lnvitethe attention o Countty Dea'prs to our Stock, and cuarnhtee thai cur prioes ?h»tl be as low asany estabHchmentia CHICAGO OR ST. LOUIS. B.A.TBOWBPIIXJK, O. CT A5TH0ST, Mu'ifliitine. New York" »p22-d


ocr: O: a. HAYES & BRO.,' MuSCATINP, IOWA C, G. if AYES & JJliO-, Gletiwoud, Iowa. Sleaiers tu Mtai fsmntv A RK prepared to buy and r-« a'-at'd /V eimmi£»ton,negotiate ioan?, eIPMI, col lect debts, pay tasrs, and r^antjact oth.r im-i' es» pertaining to a General Land agepc. s Iti


ocr: CHKSTER WEJ1!) JOSEPH BHIDUMAN No 123 Main street, Are now receiving their SPRING' STOCK. DF €&XkPBTSj Ma lift g, ©H®?©, &C. &C-. &«• In our DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT will be found a good assortment of French and Am. I.awns, 1'rittt, Jxconctr, French Organdioi, I'arletinps, Challies, Froncli and Am. Prints and chints, grenadines, Plain beragos, iconet cambri«8, pl'n iflMswisg, Plain and fig'd Biibop Lawns, Wronglit wiBdow enrtfiius, Rhwk iu\d IfaD.cy SHIis, Calico UinKhamf iind Checks in all their vsrietiei Fancv Ca3simeres,Satinets, Ermmeth Cloths fr Children't Wea York Mil's plains, and wipes, Mtrimack, Indian head ani t-ascom denims White and colored FUnneis, Kentucky JeaM, Brown and bl'd Maiilin*, a full sutfortment) Col'd and paper oimbrics, tickings, Hickory shirting, chock shirting, Seamlen* sacks, batting and wadding. Oorstnckof in all their varieties, is full and complete. I N E N O O S Bleached brown Dannask, Table linen, DnmisH Napkins iNwlies, Irish Linens, Linen cambric »nd Wr't inlknrchieff, Union and cotton table olotbs, brewn Linen, Hol land aud Duck. CARPETS, English Tapestry, English Ingrain, Am. Ir(iain three-ply and if air carpets. Oil elotiis, 4-4, 6-4,8-4 wiiic We wonld call attention of our cus^emerpto oar slock ot CA-RPF.TS, which is more full loto than UR) in the city. tnie! QUEENSWARB,


ocr: WOWUL YOU LIKE A GO TO R0CAP & OPPOSITE UNION BLOCK, AND select from the larpest ami best selected fctook ever broagbt to this market. A assortment ot N E i E S S I S Colored, Fancy anil White, now in. Having secured the Services" cf a Ct'TTER nnn of the best Merchant Ta'loiing in Xw York, we feel assured, with onr stock of A 8 8 I K I 1 2 S CLOTIIS AND VESTIN'iS, we can please any who may favor us with their patrt-nape. No paiis has ten spared in seltctins our stock to purciiaso surti guods as will meec tht deiranlH of ttiose wishing good garments, P&" Wc guarantee a fit in all cases. Tt:.e biic Uio rctiucstcd t« call and eiiimirje themfvlver. [ootQ-il^wSia]


ocr: FL ORE.YCE MO.Vh Y. Jlargo(f.iantities, TCIM, take Florence money «t par in imall or in exchange for $5,000 worth ,t real estate, at very reasonable rates, either in Iowa or PenoMvlTftaift. Oct. i, 1857. KUGLS t.


ocr: No 123 oar Main street, Ate now receiving their SPRING' STOCK »F iiJimpiTS, QUEENS W ARB, Mm ts 3 DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT will be found a jruoil assortment of Frecch snd Am. Lawns, Pri: ts, Jr.tei ett, Frcnih Organdie«,TarletlDcti, Chailies, French and Am.Printsand chinti,grenadine*, Plain bsr».ge:,jleenot cambrics, pl'nA plMswiss, Plain and fig'd LUhop Lawns, Wrought wiadow enrtaint, Silts, Black aad Faacj Calioo (Jinghaiceand Checkt in all tLcir T#T'.tti(i Fancy Cate'• taorcs, a' inets, Cloths fur Children'8 Wea York Mills plai 'e, pnd itripef, "ilcricjr.ck, Indian head anl lajcom denims Whit and colored Flaunclr, Kentucky Jeans, Krown aud bl'd Mus'ins, a full a^ortment d'd and paper cambrics, tickings, Hickory shirting, cheek shirting, Scamlo s sacks,batting and wadding. Ourstcckof is a'-1 their varieties-, a full and ceuplete. I N E N 0 0 S Bleached *.nd brown Dii-nask, Table linen, l:imaslr Napkins and Uuwlios, Iri.ti Linens, Lioon cimbric and Wr't Ilandkorchicfs, Uatcs snd cotton table cloths, brown land ana Dsck. -n if Linen, Hol English Tapestry, Kr,«!isu Ingrain, Am In« i::in three-ply andftaircarpets, Oil o!otii s ,-l I, 6-4, 8 4 wide e V Wc wou'.d c:ill tke a'.'c't-.'i! vt our cus rireri'to stockol.CARPKiS,wnicb is tunrcfull andcom- than any is the city. FQI1 MEN & BOYS' WEAR, tie is, mm €kapX) &c. &C-. &c. i i Cloimua


ocr: 1857. S 3 S & E W O O S fOR TUB TRiflE A W I N E Union Blook, Moaoatin*, Iow» new receirctf, And i» ttorefor »zli cheap mt vtu Stock and Meet EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT O# Goods BOO rs & SHOES. HATS & CAPS, Carpels, Notions, lot hi, T« be found io tliit S o n of Xo torn* T® the Wholesale Buyer can only say that our facilities foi Jft chasing Goods Eaat, from and tfamtfaciurera Direct Are such that we can and will sell at St. Louis and Price* you will favor us with & call to examine onr extensive stock and uniform LOW PRICES, we feel confident that yen will bo coavinccd FOR CASH OR TO PAYING CUSTOMERS we «*e11 goods as low asr ANT In ffifs 6ft We also keep on hand a good assortment o: Gmvmun, Nails, Glass, $a*h. Balling, 7oiirm«(SaLirp3tO&8ifioi|ft Call and tm lor jour^i*«# ISXP ft 8X118. HARLAN & TOWNSEND


ocr: acahd A.. Tj. A S O DKALEK IN FOREIGN & DOMESTIC bet Anticipating mm HOSIERY, CL0.4KS, SHAWLS, &C-, &G. an excellent trada for tho Fall, I have made th* largest purchase (ioods ever brought ly rae to thU market. I am new receiving magnificent stock, selestad with care, r.nd will receive by b'iprfps throughout t'-e S'asen udditii ns at prices tbst cannot fail 10 ploase. 1 reque=t an examination by all puroha.^trs, be ing eatisfled can «ffr indecemetits equal with those of any other Ileuse. A.L.MASON, 1S7 Sccon* Street. I INVITE ATTENTION TO


ocr: «iTe"nt" E I A A DR. H. G. HALL, AVING bought Dr C. C.i i pent.-r's interest their Dental Rvyns, wiil con' ime at the old stand. Thankful tor the lihe- I riri'r nape to the late firm, I wou'd s .licit th -•ittinu.inre the same. lJav^nzincrca.'CMluiyf'5o: ^,«*pf'*r ntir fusion all those who may favor me with lhri»,.'tr AU work dene in a u|».-rt"r masr ar.^wsi [Particular a tentionpaii to corr.-. tir-gi're^u children's teetb. N. B. Office and residence li! «r.-»iid Teeth extraotedat all hoars of tto tiig'.it.if oct5.'47 .-=•?•


ocr: I I). T. MOORE & MILLER, DEALERS IN n rf~i "V-. m. vi STEEL, STAI1.S, And lihcksmith's no's mrccy veb, 77.A PLATES. SIIEE T-IR ON, TIWV.US STOCK AM) TOOLS We also have ,a large Stock of NUTS, ASHERS AND BOLTS Having an experienced Coppers Smith we *Te now prepared to all do kin«U of Copper Work. juneI2"*" U w 3 thep'iflf v»u car. have all kinds jACIwMt V i ROGERS & HIGGINS, Cor. 3d and Mulberry s ., opposite the Court House niSCAIIIHE, IOWA I .A. ROGERS. SHOEING A N l.N'G an i HORSE-SHOEING done to ord and on t:n sbortes' no ice. Our friends in p»rtieular and tbe public in gen eral, are res[cctfully invited to call and gv« at trial and see what we can do. VVe warrant all our work. J. auglo dtfar43m ,j- U. BlQGlNfl TO WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKERS, MERCHANTS AND FARMERS. H. WHITBECK & CO., Corner of ir.do ph an i J.-fferso& sts. Chicago, IH., AVE sale Turnel -p ike-', ^nwed and Bent Foiloes, Buggv Tole. a- Shaft-, Waeon Polet and Axles, and all Hn'l' of Gearins Stuff, llnhs, 4.-. Also, a'l styles of WACVJNS. light and heavy Yard Carts, f^r Lnuiber dealers, Busines* Buggies, ows, Oulti valors Shovel P'owi. ic. jel -S-dawfi II a KEEr IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE, Mitcbeil took the first nrd hif-'hist


ocr: AT I Are to be obtained at New York Prices PIAN.© Fetfi-i, MI5LOI5EOJS S, Violin BoWS, Guitars, Yiolio jsegces, Accordeons, Flutinas, Banjos, Tamborines, Vio lincellos, Tuning Forks, a i o n e s & & & H. B. Italian, French, German, English ^nd Chinese strings tuning done Sheet Music aRd .'iu •ic Books of every deseripticn constantly on han ',or supplied on short notice JOSEPH SYKES, Muscatine MUSIC Depository. READ AND LEARN


ocr: Looking Glasses, Cutlery, WHOLESALE DEALERS If CIGARS & TOBACCO, a n COJIMISS'N MERCirNTS, PP.ONT STREET, MUSCATINE, IOWA. oci27-dawtf CROfiKSHV^STORB. GEORGE W. DILLAWAY, (Successor io J. II. Turner*) -.Ai.Ki i.\ Crockery, China, Glassware, LaiAps W ill and Fancy Wart, 8ell then, to the 'rade at asu.»ji ad vance. 1 will sell it oistam prie«s (freight ndd(d)ma king it an objcct for dealers to buy here, as im port direct from Europe. Merchants arc particularly requested It call be 'ore purchasing east, as I am confident that it be to their advantage to buy here, theresaving time and breakage. AHordeas will be promptly attended tc. MiUMfino. 17 8. IS5 CHAS. TAUK. BARTHOLMRW §. e.£R ANBA


ocr: cn pieces French Merinoof rap«t!(i Poniins,cashmeres, Aipaccas, Debegts, Psrsmct- tM' Piai(Jd'Ac" SURPRISING REDUCTION CLOAKS AND SHAWLS. Gw*t Jtst'ihs i* BbANKEm er^nisl at grcatly R,:huCEy PRICtfS-^ w pair. IK DO~Mi STIC8 Bfowu* fifeavhed MusKus from 6$ to Wo 500 Eubroidered Collars forfiSo, worth $1.25. AUi, a l«t of Collir, Blteyers and BUkl ,')ti half the original pricc. A largo and w-li selected stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' Which will ba closed out regardless of cost. BOOTS 1 $30,000 WORTH OP DRY-GOODS """asm1 BAmmm & SHOES, HATS & GABS, .A.T COST, We therefore invite all to call and examine the largest and best aasortei stock of Dry mis in the St»te, all of whin?) will be offered at astouadinfly low prioes for cash, by GAURETTSOir SCHOCIff notl5 s Buckskin Gloves and Mittens.* i at DOZEN Buok^tfn Glovesanii Mittens,just l/iO reoeived from Gloenville, N. Y*., on oon signment, which will be sold vjry cheap te etoM


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ocr: '5 A.HARBACH, (Late Walter i'. Jones A Co,,) BURLINGTOX IOWA. DSl&s.l ... Importer, Jobber and Dealer iu Hard ware. Cutlery, Guus, ISaws, Files, Tools, Nails aud Iron. f^ole agent for Iowa of llder's Patent F'ire Proof bafes which we keep In store and sell at New York list prices. Bills duplicated at Chicago and JOHN H. OEARf i W. i O E S A E O i n Aud Dealer iu Wool, MAW ST., BU*UNGTON IOWA. 9S9^0ritnfilled witkeare tr vromotnee*. API


ocr: Four w prm.isjiKn KvrnY TIU'RSPAV AT XUMVVA,WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA, By J. W. NORKIS. A E 8 IJCVAltlABLY IN ADVANCE. A f*«n* Copy, p'T v. rir .............t.....SI,fin. "JPW •««..... fi.t*l. ... is.w. Twenty ......,.-.24,(10. 11 +$ I rt I'herc pnrrnrjtt I* trrrt mrviTr- Tri irttanre. f'?' 'tMn n"iitli«: •'.'."•it »itliiu the vt ar, and #8,mi at tin- cx MHii'ii i.f |Jp- year.


ocr: cines will Y K I I A I TIE purposes, direct from the n E A I DRUQ8ANO FAMILY E I I N S O E ATTF.*TIO* of the eitlfrns of Ottum wa, Ar _^D of SV A 1JF.I.L.O, And adloln'itg Counttea. U«'H rull)r, Is called to THE STNR** THT subscriber HM OPFIIEJ 6. RICHARD8' NEW BUILDING, O U W A, Where will always be found a IIIE.XT of SELECT ASSORT* DRUG AND FAMILY E I I N E S WARRIS'ED TO BI Pure and I'nadultorafetl. PHYSICIANS and others in w a n 7 Medi suited in every tention paid to compounding Medical and CUSTOM Hou«». Asking but a trial to satisfy a I am In RESPECT. P.IRTI"ular at prepariitions, I'M V"»ICIA.\'S I'KEH'KIPl'ttr,!,, Also, Pure Winesnnd I, Ion ore, for Medical retpoctfitliv, AE., »*. F. ELVRNTIOFTR In 8 Richards1 New Boildlng. Ottumwa, tww*. Dec. TL, 1806—NIL