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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26

by Rev. Springer, of Libertyville, and
interment was in the Dunkard cene-
terry.
Mrs. Weldy Lutz, of Eldon, visited
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Vim.
Lutz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Afford and family
have come to spend Christmas with
their mother, Mrs. Hannah Afford.
Miss Blanche Wright is home from
Ormanville to spend vacation with her
mother and sisters.
John Baldridge came home Friday
from Quincy. ILL.,, where he finished a
course in Business College.
Mrs. Buckles and children, Adrian
and Cecil, of Bloomfield, have come to
spend Christmas with Mrs. Buckles
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gabbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Kramer have gone
to Hedrick to spend Christmas with
Mrs. Kramer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Sterner.
James Glendenny, of Mt. Pleasant, is
spending his vacation with Mrs. A. Il.
Thornley,.
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Burglar. nj sloux CIV.

Sioux City, Dec. 23.-Another daring
burglary took place in Sioux City at
an early hour Wednesday morning.
Men broke into r. j. Beaton's store and
blew open the safe, securing some 500.
In some way they set fire to some box
es near by, and in the fire which fol-
lowed the store was damaged TO the
extent of several thousand dollars. 1t
is supposed to be the work of the same
gang which bound and gagged the
night Waterman of the Sioux City
brewery a few nights ago, and in his
presence blew open the safe. No clue
to the perpetrators of the crime has
been discovered.
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RLOOMFIELn..

Bloomfield, Dec. 2S-Afrs. o. S. Grey
and family, Of Centerville, arrived Fri
day and will spend Christmas at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. I.
Hatton.
Messrs. Kent and Paul Hughes, of
Lima, Ohio, are visiting at the home of
their sister, Mrs. w. j. Steckel.
Miss Nora Saunders has returned
from jacksonville, ILL.,, where she is at
tending school, and will spend the
holidays at the home of her parents
in this city.
Miss Alpha Tutwiler pleasantly en-
tertained a number Of friends at
o'clock dinner on Friday. Those pres.
ent We're Misses Zoe Hatton, Laura Will
son, May HinlSle, Ruth AlIender, Eva
Walton, Garnet Taylor and Eunice
Bryce.
Mrs Emma Simpson, of Pulaski,
spent few days with relatives in this
city.
A large and well stocked barn be-
lonoinr to A. c. Howard, living about
eight miles southwest of this city, was
totally destroyed by fire Friday morn
ing. Seven or eight horses persisted in
( the flames, and about 5000 bushels of
corn.
Mrs. W. H. Buckets left today for Ba-
tavia, for ten days visit at the home
of her father. DR.. Gabbert. Mrs. d. l..
Buckets, of Mt. Sterling, arrived this
morning to keep house for Mr..
Buckets during his wife's absence.
j. I. Davis, wife and daughter, of
Chicago, arrived Wednesday and will
spend the holidays at the home of Mrs.
C. D. Fortune.
Mrs. Clara Smith, wife of James S.
Smith, OF this city, died at her home
on Thursday at the age OF AZ years.
The funeral services occurred at the
Christian church Friday at 2 p. M,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued Satur-
day to c. c. Carr and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Morris; Andrew r. Ellis and Miss
Edna Il. Ray; Marion d. Thorn to Miss
Della McGowan; L. r. Sickles to Miss
3Addie L. Grow; John johnson to Miss
Bertha Christ. Licenses were also is
sued today to John D. Bruce and Miss
Laura NJ. Leonard; Godfrey Saylor and
Miss Gertrude McHngh; Samuel j.
and w. L. Crenshaw to Miss Annie Will
liams.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
A WEST SECOND STREET FIRE.
Old General Hedrick House Destroyed
by Flames Today. -

The two-story frame building at 1909
West Second street, owned by Mrs. Ma
tilda Hedrick and occupied by DR.. j
Jackson Order, was almost totally de-
.stroyed by fire just before noon today
The contents OF the house were also
damaged to the extent of about ST 800
The fire is supposed to have originated
from defective flue. It was not dis
covered until it had spread over the en-.
tire upper story, rendering it almost
uncomfortable. The house was valued
at about $4,000 and was fully insured
DR.. Crider estimates his loss at about
81 500. He had only $1,000 insurance
on the contents, including his valuable
library and surgical instruments, many
of which were either damaged or de
stroyed by fire or water.
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.Ros,s sAHADUR...

The following lines, written by Rut
lrd Kipling, are said to represent til
cling of the rank and file OF the Bri
h army towards Lord Roberts:
See that little red-faced man,
That's Bobs;
Rides the tallest boss he can,
Does Bobs;
Jfit bucks, an kicks, an rears,
e will sit for twenty years,
With n smile round both lis ears,
Will Bobs.
If you'd stand i'm on lis head,
Central Bobs,
You could spill a quart o. lead
Outer Bobs.
'E's been at it twenty years,
Amassin' souvenirs,
In the way O. slugs an spears,
Amt yer, Bobs?
ii a markers lost is place,
Dress by Bobs;
If a gun as slipped its trace,
'Ook on Bobs.
'E's eyes all up is coat,
An a bugle in is throat,
An you will not play the goat,
Under Bobs.
, Then 'ere's to Bobs Bahadur,
Little Bobs, Bobs, Bobs.
'E's Wellington an 'arder,
Central Bobs, Bobs, Bobs.
Els the dock OF aggy chel,
'E's the chap that done us well,
An we'll follow i'm to ell,
Won't we, Bobs?
What e doesn't know of war,
Central Bobs,
You can ask the shop next door,
Can't they, Bobs?
0. 'e's little but 'e's wise,
'E's a terror for is size
An e doesn't advertise
Do yer, Bobs?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
Daily Doings Of Some OF ottumwas
Close Neighbors.
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to the
Philosophical Observation ofsages,
Are thronicled by the Courier's
special Correspondents.
CHARLTON.

Charlton, Dec. es.-Johnny Curtis
and family have moved into their new
house, recently erected on Eighth
street, and will soon be ready to re-
ceive their friends. They now have
one of the handiest and most commo-
dious, as well as beautiful residences
In the city.
Mrs. C. "A. Abrahamson has left for
Humeston where she will spend the
holidays with her parents.
Ben Allen, of Zero, was visiting old
friends in the city Wednesday.
Wednesday was pay day on the Bur-
lington and the railroad men were
made happy by extra large checks,
which most of them proceeded to use
in buying Christmas present.
Frank Baker, of the firm of Baker
Bros, of Liberty Center, was transact
ing business on the streets of Charlton
Wednesday,.
Hon. Elijah Lewis, editor of the
Charlton Patriot, and clerk of the in
terstate commerce committee at Wash
ington, came home from his duties
Thursday, called here by the death of
his sister, Miss Lou Lewis.
Lew Bowers has resigned his position
as helper on the Copeland farm at OAR
lington Heights.
NJ. NJ. Hinton, of Melrosc, was a bust
ness visito. in Charlton Thursday.
John Slater made business trip to
Lucas Thursday.
Moses T.. Solomon has returned from
q few weeks business trip in Missouri,
where he had been painting signs.
We are always glad to notice any
action of special merit of any of Char
iton's citizens, and it is with pleasure
we note the granting to Z. G. Bridge OF
q patent for some improvements in
optical appliances that make the work
of opticians much more simple and
convenient. Mr.. Bridge is a practical
optician and we have no doubt bu,
that the invention is one of merit, that
will be readily recognized by the mem.
beers of his profession. We join his
: many friends in wishing him financial
success in his new invention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stout Custer are re-
joicing over the arrival of the nine
pound baby girl at their home Wed
nesday evening.
Charlton, Dec. 26.-Emma and
Blanche Brewer, of Leroy, were spend.
ing the week with their brother, Wal.
|. ter Brewer and wife.
James Hickman, who has been at.
tending college ait Iowa City, is a,
home for the holidays.
Mrs. Nettie Walkers Sunday schoo
5 class of the Christian church, gave 3
social at the home of Mrs. w. Il. WEIGH
A good program consisting of music
and recitations was rendered and re.
freshments were served. HE pro
ceeds amounted to $3.50.
Jack Rhodes, who has been working
in the northern part of the state fol
the Bell Telephone company, came
home Friday evening to spend Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas, Rhodes.
Rev. Butler. of Pella, preached at the
Baptist church Sunday morning ane
evening. @sS
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KIRKylLLE.

KIRKvILLE.
Kirkville, Dec: 26.--Prof. Croft left
Christmas morning for his home al
Noulton, to spend the holidays with
his parents.
James Kirkpatrick and Jesse Shaw.
yer bid farewell Tuesday to relatives
and friends, on departing for Lacrosse,
Wis, where they will spend the winter
and perhaps stay longer.
j. i. Thompson and his brother-in-
law, Mr.. Simpson, who were called
here by the death of their mother.
Mrs. ,,m. Thompson, left for their
homes in Kansas City Friday evening
last. Mrs. Hattie Simpson did not return
home with her husband, but she and
her sister, Miss Fannie Thompson, will
remain at the Thompson home until
after the holidays.
+. o. Thompson, who is an EN-.
ploye in the Sullivan Machine works
at Chicago, is home to spend the week
with his family. OF those who gather.
ed about the freside and who sat down
to the Christmas dinner in this home
were their daughters, Mrs. Sadie
Knight and husband and children, Mrs
Anna Randall, husband and children
Mrs. Nav Dickerson and children OF
Bloomfield, George Guthrie wife and
children, and Mr.. and Mrs. Gurley
Thomas of Ottumwa. and Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Bane, of Kirkville.
Fred McNair, wife and son Law
renee and 0. L. McNair. of Ottumwa
spent Christmas at the home of then
mother, Mrs. Maggie McNair.
Ed Fulmer, who has been working
in Ottumwa during the last few months
came up Saturday to spend Christmas
with his family. Mr.. Fulmer returned
Tuesday and will hereafter be employ.
ed by Daggett & Sons.
j. S. Chandler held an auction sale
| Saturday afternoon at his butcher shoT
of meats and butcher tools. He has
| quit the business and will soon go tc
Oskaloosa and engage in the barberine
business.
On Sunday, the oath inst, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Graham
occurred the marriage of their daugh
ter, Miss Lille Graham, to Dayton
Hayes, Rev. j. C. Caughlan officiating
| Promptly at p. M, to the beautiful
strains of the wedding march, played
| by Miss Blanche Wittenmyer, the con
\ contracting parties took their station
in the handsomely LIGHTED and deco
rated parlor. Rev. Caughlan then pro
nounced the simple wedding servic,
/ that united for life these young people
After the wedding service the guest
were taken to the dining room, wher,
an elegant supper was served. TIL
bride is the only daughter of Mr.. ant
Mrs. VIM. II. Graham. and is held i,
high esteem by large circle 0
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
Weekly HANK statement.

New York, Dec. 23.--(By Associated
Press.)-The bank statement shows:
@ soos5s w.
creased, 1855 1000. The banks hold $1O,-
3s5, 900 in excess of the legal require
ments.
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BATAVIA.

Batavia, Dec. 26.-The marriage of
Miss Mary German, took place
Thursday evening atsthe home of the
brides father, Samuel German. The
ceremony was performed at z o'clock
by Rev. r. Il. Lowe, of Des Moines,
pastor of the Christian church of this
place. Only the relatives of the bride
and groom We're present. The bride
has lived in Batavia all her life and
has host of friends. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shaw,
of Hedrick, and is in the employ of the
c., B. & Q. railroad. They left Friday
morning for few days visit in st.
Louis.
Misses Blanche Stever and Emma
Mccartney, of Brighton, and Miss Effie
Mccartney from near Bladensburg, are
visiting their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elenberger.
Prof. Sturgeon left Friday evening
to spend vacation with friends in Leav-
enworth, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha King, of Mime
sofa, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Moss, have gone to Ottumwa to
visit relatives.
The funeral services of Mrs. Wallace
Ogden We're held at the NJ. r. church
Friday. The services were conducted
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Read the Courier for news,
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KEB.

Keb, Dec. 23.-The Davis family, Of
Leando, gave an entertainment in the
Keb school house last night. The house
was crowded and everyone enjoyed the
entertainment very much. The pro-
ceeds were $40.
1t is a mistake about the Keb mines
beinr shut down. They have worked
all week but Monday.
Mrs. Lon~ will spend Christmas with
her parents at Foster.
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ELDON.

z.
Eldon, Dec. 26.-Aaron Field passed
through here Saturday enroute home
to Libertyyille.
Miss Freda Davies, who has been Wis
iting friends here, has returned to her
home at Floris
Charley Chilson returned to his home
at Trenton today.
Mrs. Arenschield, of Ottumwa,
spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs.
Lake.
j. H. Norton and family, of OF
tumwa, spent the day yesterday with
f. N. Norton and family.
The funeral of Vim. Drake, who was
killed at Morning Sun Friday on the
Iowa Central road, occurred yesterday
at the home of his parents.
AL. Grey and family left yesterday
for Billings, Mont, where they will
make their future home.
Mrs. FL. Lasen spent Christmas at
lCenterville.
Last Saturday r. NJ. Bowen and son
A. T., of this place, were looking after
| matters at the farm. Mr.. Bowen re-
Gently purchased near Selma. They
| were also enroute to Leando on bust
ness. .l
Will spilman, of Laddsdale, spent
Sunday with S. NJ. Bowen.
The spelling match held at the
Pleasant Ridge school house northeast
of town last Friday evening was quite
well attended. 1t was under the SUI
pervision of Sanford Bowen of this
place, the efficient teacher of the
school. An interesting ciphering match
occupied the latter part of the even
ling.
KEB.
Keb, Dec. 23.-The Davis family, of
Leando, gave an entertainment in the
L Eek is,e.4 ,s.rl.k
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-13
GOING TOO FAR.
British Newspapers Hint at Trouble
in Store For Germany.

London, April 13.-The Daily News, COM
menting editorially upon the latest news
Ambush and mutilation of the dead
are the ordinary incidents of savage war
fare and ought not to provoke any Speclal
acts of reprisal. The case, however would
be seriously complicated if It could be
shown that the Germans actively aided
or counseled the enemy; Apart from that
there is nothing left to do but to keep
The American government is determined
to regard the mater with e e bd NIFTY
1--WE can derive a melancholy satisfac-
time since the war of independence, Brit
fallen side by side in battle. But even
this is a poor consolation in comparison
with the compiled lions which events have
added to an intricate problem. Justice
bids us remember that we are not yet IN
possession Of the German version and
Emperor William, who has displayed such
anxiety to bring about an adjustment Of
In the meantime let US hope psf; that I'll it it will
The Daily Chronicle says:
power tries to overreach one or two others,
she can complain if she suffers rebuff:
intrigues lead to the sacrifice of white life
the central power must be held responsi-
enough. but the danger is that it will take
very little after the experience in the Phil
States which the German authorities will
give much to eXtinguish As for our placid
not going to undertake, by. a private
agreement to nullify the decision of a ma
jority of the special commission
The Graphic, recalling numerous times
when Germany has hampered the civiliZ-
ing work of other nations urges GOODNESS
in the pending investigation and suggests
that the best way out of the commission
problem would be to appoint an arbitrator.
The Daily Mail. hitherto strong adVo-
cate of conciliating Germany. says:
I'VE are bound to admit that the Ger
man press and officials are pushing mat
tiers rather far. but we look to Emperor
Williams moderating influence to prevent
After aiiuding to the fraternity of
valor between the English and Americans
on the battlefelds,'' the Daily Mail says
that the greatest need of the situation is
for cool heads
The Standa I'd
at is true that British, and American
blood has beer shed and that British and
American flags have been fired upon. and
for this an account must be rendered. but
the larger question of a permanent settle
ment regarding Samoa and the possible
revision of the treaty remains for further
consideration This question is not one
that can be allowed to involve Germany
in a serious quarrel with two powers with
whom she has the strongest reason for
wishing to remain on terms of amity.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-13
TO POST THE PEOPLE.
Board of Charities Issues Letters of
Information.

The state board of charities has
adopted a plan to keep the people of
the state posted concerning the state
institutions by means of letters of in
formation, which are sent out at regular
intervals. The last letter issued by the
board follows:
THE new board of charities, in its
recent visit of inspection to the various
institutions of the state, found the in
sane asylum at OsaWatOmie under the
management of DR.. Thomas Kirk, jr,
superintendent in excellent condition
This is the largest institution in the
state and it is running without friction.
DR.. Kirk voluntarily resigned his posi-
ton, to take effect July Is, because of
the inadequate salary, and in order that
the management might be in full politi-
cal harmony with the Republican ad-
ministratiOn.
pacity of 1,O47 patients. AT present
there are 5O4 male and 512 female pa
tients. An institution of this magni-
tude can only be successfully conducted
by strict observance of rules of order
and scrupulOus cleanliness. The lOca-
ton is favorable to good sanitary con-
ditiOnS.
THE institution is located upon the
hill above the Marias des Cygnes river
The site and farm consist of 324 acres,
40 acres of Which is river bottom, which
frequently Overf1ows and destroys crops
Nine hundred pounds of flour is used
daily: zoo pounds of beef daily. with
about 220 pounds of cured meats, with
a prOpOrtiOnately large consumption of
vegetab les and fruits. FOrty-seven car
loads of coal were used in the month
of February.
THE vegetab les grown are but a
small part of what is consumed. The
only fruit grown are apples and grapes,
only 200 apple trees, but quite a large
vineyard, which is very productive.
THE new board is having a large
cherry and peach orchard planted, and
100 600 strawberry plants 1t is their in
tention to plant good orchards of both
large and small fruits at each insti-
tuition where there is sufficient ground.
1.-The board is badly handicapped for
funds to meet current expenses here
until the close of the fiscal year.
THE cost of running for March was
as follows:
Care and maintenance ....-....$ S,359. 25
Salaries and wages ............ 1928. "a
''The appropriation for care and
maintenance for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1899, was sos 900; expended to
March 81, 1899. 1913, 457.40; leaving a bal
ance of 81, SAP 60.
The average monthly cost of care
and maintenance for the last nine
months has been SIC, 3S4.15. Now, how
the board is to pay over $50, 900 expenses
with 81, 500 is the problem they are up
against. The maintenance and repairs
fund has been drawn upon to build a
new ward under the east wing of the
main building, estimated to cost So 600.
The cost thus far has been $12, 006.17,
and it will probably cost $4,000 more to
complete it. The work has been stopped
except some necessary steam fitting"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-13
STRANGE MARITAL TANGLE
Kansas City Man Made Bigamist by
Courts Decision.

Kansas City. Mo-, April 13-Policeman
Harry Highnote is in a quandary as to
whether he has wife, two wives
wife at all. He has succeeded, with the
help of the courts, in getting himself in
volved in a matrimonial tangIe which the
most experienced attorneys confess their
inability to unravel.
About eleven years ago Highnote mar
ried for the first time. Two years ago
his wife became convert to Christian
sued for divorce. His wife filed a cross
bill, but he was granted the decree. a con-
dItion being that he pay the former Mrs.
Highnote $35 a month alimOny. A week
later HighnOte married again. When the
first installment of the alimony fell due
who granted him the divorce to set the
decree aside. and the original divorce case
was reinStated upon the docket. YeSter-
day 1t was dismissed upon the motion of
the first Mrs. Highnotes attorneys. This
leaves Highnote to all appearances with
two legally welded wives.
Highnote's attorney will ask that the
case be reinstated, and that the order set
ting aside the decree be set aside. There
is a suspicion that Mrs Highnote No. I is
trying to get her husband in position
where she can have him arrested for big
amy. Good lawyers, and among them
those in the county prosecutors office,
may civilly have two wives. is not crimi-
nal1y guilty of bigamy, because he was
absolutely divorced from No. 1 before he
married No. 2. The worst that can be
done to HighnOte is to arrest him for
tempt of court in refusing to pay alimony
that, and Judge Slower won't do it at this
date, anyway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-13

on to his farm. near Kingfsher, o. T.,
soon.
Conductor Coppock is taking Fisk's
car on the Howard branch for a few
trips.
Conductor Andy Pierces car will be
pulled off the Hollywood branch when
the new schedule goes into effect Wed
nesday.
Locomotive 995 made its initial trip
into Emporia Saturday night. This en-
CINE is a double compound, designed by
John Player and built at the Topeka
shops during the month of March. 1t
is one of the monsters which after being
broken in on this part of the system
will probably go into service on a
mountain division.-EmpOria Gazette.
An average of about four cars of
screenings from Strong City are each
day billed for Madison. The screenings
are used for ballasting along the How
ard branch.
Runs AIT and 41S are vacant for fire
men. There will be Sunday lay over
at Newton. The oldest man making
application on or before April Is will be
assigned.
Chief Engineer W. A. Drake of the
S. F. P. & P. railroad has sent an en-
cheering corps out to cross section the
proposed cut off of the railroad around
Rock Butte. The length of the cut off
line will be about twenty-fOur miles,
and it will shorten the distance between
Prescott and Ash Fork about two miles.
The heavy grade over Rock Butte and
the high trestles will be avoided.
Under the new arrangement the pos
tai clerks ceme in and go out on the
freight, while the passenger mail is car
ried in closed pouches from Downs to
Stockton and back. Sears, Ripple, Dun
bar and Abbey, the old clerks who have
run into Stockton for the past ten
years or more, are transferred to the
north branch and make the trip to
Lenora.-Stockton Record.
The Santa Fee night Waterman at
Newton is having many small boys ar
rested for jumping on passing trains.
They are usually given 81 and costs.
A new steel bridge is being placed on
the main line of the Santa F'e about
quarter of a mile west of the Las Vegas
round house. It will be three spans in
length and the work will be finished
this week.
c. B. McKibben, the Santa F'e store
keeper at this point, is reported to be
very low with typhoid fever, and not
much hopes are entertained of his re-
covery He is in the hospital and was
in an unconscious condition all day yes
terday.-La Junta Tribune.
The Texas Central is surveying from
its Albany terminus toward this terri
tory The extension will open up fine
agricultural section, and the lay of the
country is such that the extension in all
likelihood would run direct to Roswell
and thence northwest to Las Vegas or
A lbuquerque.-Alb Journal.
Chris Hannah had 600 visitors (more