davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
DI.tlngui,hed Bro,hers.

Marshalltown Times Republican |:
There will be two brothers in the next
house of representatives, one of them
being Henry D. Clayton from Alabama,
and the other T. D. Clayton from New
York. Both are democrats and neph-
ews of ex-senator Pugh, OF Alabama.
This has not occurred since the Hoar
brothers, George Frisbie and Ebenezer
lockwood, sat together in the Forty
third congress, and, what was even
more remarkable, the husband of their
sister, whose name we cannot recall,
sat in the house with them. Two Stew
enson brothers, ike" from Wisconsin
and eSam" from Michigan, have served
in congress, buttnot at the same time,
and some years ago one of the SOUTH
ern senator's had brother in the
house of representatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

The republicans of the house have set
about their business in spirit of unity
which is good omen for the effective
dispatch of the public business. At
their caucus Saturday evening Hender-
son was nominated by reclamation, and
the Reed rules adopted. 1t was expect
ed that Hepburn would lead a strong
opposition to the latter, but his Kicking
was weak and Intellectual. The demo-
Gratis chose Richardson of Tennessee as
their leader. He is Bryan's man.
Whether this betokens any more demo-
cratic harmony than when Bailey
played the role of leader remains to be
seen,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
]. T. HAcKwoRrH,
ELLA T. WHIrroN.
IL Execut0ra.

ORIGINAL, NoTIcE.-To Lewis E. Walker
-, ~ You are hereby notified that the petition OF
the Clerk of the District Court of the State Of
Iowa, In and for Wapello county, claiming OF
you the sum of $409.a as money justly due from,
the 9th day of October, 1899, and costs, on GER
tain prornissory note for $500 dated June 29th.
1893, due one day after date, given to them BY
issued against and levied on your property.i
And that unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day of the January
term OF the said court, which will commence at
Ottuniwa, Iowa, ON the 9Th day of January. 1000.
default Will be entered against You and judg-
ment rendered thereon 80
Dated December i, 1900.
McNErr q TIspALH,
Attorneys for Plaiutiffs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

BY preparing financial bill between
sessions and ascertaining, in advance,
the sort OF measure that is likely to
meet with the approval Of a majority
OF the members of congress, the repub-
lican leaders in the republican legisla-
tnre have adopted practice that ought
to be continued, whichever party may
be in power. 1t will be remembered
that the Dingley tariff act was prepared
In this way and, as a result, it became
law much sooner than if congressman
had waited until the session began and
regular committees were appointed be-
fore beginning work on it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
RrYan Will sticIk.

Sioux City Tribune: The New York
Times demands the withdrawal of Mr..
Bryan. His ruthless ambition to be.
come a candidate for the presidency is
declared to threaten the destruction of
the democratic party; therefore, he has
no right to expect the support, toll and
expense of campaign doomed to such
dismal ending. The gold standard, it
is pointed out, obtains in nearly every
state in the union, and that for him
to run for the presidency would be an
act of political futility. How Hanna
and Mckinley must chuclle over this;
they know the man, they know he will
stick, and that is all they care to
know-just now.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

national day Of Thanksgiving, d din
ner, of which the piece de resistance
was to be 'possum. But when the
whole-souled brethren gathered to par
take of the cheer, and when the fine
old dish SO loved in the days "befo' de
wah" was placed smoking hot upon the
tables, the olfacsory nerves of the
diners We're assailed by an odor the
like of which never before rose from a
platter OF roast possum. Some of
those present thought they rene mber-
ed having smelled that smell,in other
days, and fleeing recollections of in
nocent childhood days down on the
farm where they had guilelessly tried
to be friendly with a pretty, spotted
cat in the old woods pasture, crossed
their minds. Others, whose senses
We're blunted by the magic term,
'possum, partoolS of the dish and We're
made ILL., In short, the boasted pos
sum smelled and tasted very like a
skunk.
In their extremity the church peo-
pie sent the.infamous roast 'possum to
Prof. Hines,sof the state university. for
examination, and the result showed
that it was merely another case of
good thing. suffering from ill-choseni
associates. Prof. Hine said the animal
was beyond doubt an opossum, but he
! detected the unmistakable odor of the
skunk, which he said was probably due
to the fact that the animal had been
associated in life with members of the
skunk family.
"The evil that men do lives after
them; the good is oft inferred with
their bones" So it was with our opos-
sum friend. Let this be the moral
which points the tale: A bad name is
often most innocently gained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
The Bloodlest OF BattIe..

Cedar Rapids Gazette:s Aside from
the assurance that the fight at Modder
river was the bloodiest of the century,
a thing that the people We're prepared
to believe, no further description of the
battle has been received. But when
the particulars are made public it is to
be, supposed that Gettysburg and Sc
dan will not appear so red in the his
tory of the world. And it is to be sup
posed that Modder river will not see
the worst of the fighting. 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
AsDisappointn.,ent.

| Marion Register: The deed of his
Washington home by Admiral Dewey
to his wife and that of Mrs. Dewey to
the admirai's son bear the same. date,
November IA. The admiral is ali
right, his wife is all right and son
George, is right in it," but better
way would have 'been.f for the great sea
captain and his wife to have Joined in
O deed to the son, reserving their life
linterestas has been done in. MrscDew-
ley's conveyance. The same end would
thaSe beeh reached and the, critics
would have; heen disarmednt BaaiFWhat
disappointment. it would have fbeen
to The scandal mongers" and the SEN
sation journalists. gIsap
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
ELECTED oFFIoERs.
-Four Lodges selected Annual Omeer
Last Evening. i
[From Wednesdays Daily.l

[From Wednesdays Daily.
At the last regular meetings oil
Woodland camp, No. 1903, NJ. w. A.,
Laramie lodge, No. $40, and Ottumwa
lodge, No. 9. I. o. O. F., and Wapello
lodge, No. 12, X. OF p, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year;
Woodland Camp No. IOs, M. w. A.
Venerable counsel, w. r. Brown;
worthy adviser. j. NJ. Stark; banker, N
N. Tindell; clerk, T. +. Norfolk; escort
Ed Watts; Waterman, w. e. Uiecht;
sentry, d. Z. Armstrong; physicians
Drs. c. r. Russell, A. o. Williams, w. b
LaForce and C. E. 'Huband; manager
j. T. Lynch.
The hold-over managers are: J. E
Hall and P. c. Palmer, who will vel
serve one and two years respectively.
4, Laramie Lodge No. 2sO, !. .. o. r.
Noble grand, WIS. Baker; vice grand
eron; treasurer, T. H. Hughes.
Ottumwa Lodge No. 8, i. o. o. r.
Noble grand, Edward Thompson:
vice grand, Bert Gillett; recording sec.
rotary; w. B. Hughes; financial secre
tary, W. P. Sharp; treasurer, Geo. D
Pierce.
Wapello Lodge No. IL, X. orr.
I Chancellor. commander, 2. T. Daw
son; vice chancellor, W. w. Rankin;
prelate, George L.. Walker; master al
arms, Fritz Ehrmann; master OF fl
nance, j. E. Hull; master of exchequer
w. S. Hogue; keeper Of record and seal
F. G. Van de Ven; inner guard, Chas
Mosena; outer guard, Andrew Johnson;
master of work, ohm w. Weidenfeller;
trustees, Geo. W. Bullock, w. G. Martin
and W. S. Hogue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
4 Rnrdette,. Roast,

10 Iowa Capital: Robert j. Burdette,
having had his attention called to the
recent declaration of Senator Petit
grew that he was ASHAMED Of his
country" is led to size up the South
Dakota atatesman's peculiar case as
follows:v 80
81 read how this people have made
their name respected in every land,
their flag to be saluted on every sea;
read how her statesmen sit in the
council of the ma tons. and her schol-
ars are revered in every hall Of learn
ing. Aud so I read on until I came
down to the history of Dakota, and
there 1 read that man up in Aber-
deem wanted everybody to know that
he was ashamed of his countryi God
save the mark! Oh, well, my boy, I
once saw a Kentucky mare, beautiful
as dream, victor in hundred races,
suckling, a mule colt. And I have no
doubt that sometimes that mule went
hee-hawing around the pasture, bawl-
ing that he was ashamed of his moth
er.
We believe that all must now agree
that the discussion can with propriety
be declared closed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Local.

NOTICE.-Proof of Will. State of Iowa, wan
~ clio county, S. District Court, Wapelfo
county. To all whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given that an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
Flora b. Graves, deceased, was this day pro-
duced, opened and read by the undersigned, and
that have fixed Monday, the 9Th day of Jan-
uary, 1899, as the day for hearing proof In
relation thereto. Witness my official signature,
with the seal of said court hereto afhxed, this
2lst day of November, 1899 y
O. ]. GARRrorr,
\ seal. Clerk District Court. #
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
BAD COMPANIONS.

I; The old proverb which tells how evil
companions reflect seriously on ones
own character and good name, has
found modern proof in an incident
which occurred at Columbus Ohio. the
other day. 1t appears that a church
society of good colored Methodists ar
ranged for and gave in honor of the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
8 ...THE HUB.
8000000000000000000 Observation-Disclosures

and who believe in standing by their
country when its flag is being assailed
by a foreign foe. The w. C. 7. U. of
Hutchinson. Kansas, has no patience
with the action of the national organi-
cation which short time ago array
ed itself with the Atkinson aggrega-
ton of flag furlers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

a ADMINISTRATORS NoTICE.-Notice ID
on the 9Th day of November, A. D. 1892 the IN.
dersigned was appointed by the Clerk Of the Dis.
trtct Court Of Wapello County, Iowa, admins
traitor OF the estate Of Benjamin Young.
deceased, late of said county. Ali persons
indebted to said estate will make payment Il,
the undersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them, legally
authenticated, to said court for allowance. -
Dated November a, 1899.
G. ". HICKS,
Administrator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

a great many papers over the state
are saying that Charlie Walsh has gone
back to the Klondike. This is a mis-
take; Charlie is comfortably spending
the winter in Ottumwa. For Charles
sake we trust the erroneous statement
going the rounds of the state was not
fathered by the wish that he would
leave the country. .,s 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

EXECUTORS NoTIcE.-Notice is hereby
- - given to all persons interested, that ON the
18th day of November, A. d. 1899, the under.
signed was appointed by the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court Of Wapello county, Iowa, executor
OF the estate of Chas. Lawrence, deceased ,iate
OF said county. Ali persons Indebted TO said
estate Will make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the same will
present them, legally authenticated, to said
court for allowance.
Dated November %, 1899.
]. T. HAcKwoRrH.
ELLA r. WHIrToN.
81 Executora.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Worse to Come.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: For the num-
bers that have been engaged the bat
ties in South Africa have been the
bloodiest of modern times. And the
reflection that fails to give cheer to
the friends of the brave men who fall
is that the worst of the fighting has
probably not occurred. When the
Beers attempt to storm a British town
or when the British attempt to storm
a Boer town the slaughter is likely to
be the most complete that the world
has known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
An Historic Part Of The syatem.

T Des Moines Leader: Adjutant Gen
eral Byers is not likely to make much
headway in his effort to abrogate the
election of officers in, the national
guard by the men. Such election is an
historic part of the volunteer system
and is not to be removed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Hunt.r,s Narrow Escape.

Foster, Dec. Especial The son
of Mrs. Miller, widow, from near
here, was out hunting on Saturday,
when his gun burst, throwing part Of
the load into his forehead, making a
scalp wound. II was narrow escape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
The Armorad Train

Des Moines News: England has
learned to her sorrow that armored
trains are useless as against an intel
fligent enemy. And Winston Churchill
could write book to demonstrate
their uselessness.
The. trouble with the armored train
is that it must have track to run on
and railroad tracks are easily destroy
ed. Any of the old Sherman Bum
mers' can tell you how they did it on
the march to the sea. You have only
to tear up the rails, build a fire and
heat them as to the middle and then
bend, them into the form of rainbow
around q convenient tree. When the
track is, destroyed your armored train
lis as helpless as a ship on land. 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
b. ]. WING, Deputy.

NoTICE-Proof Of VIII State Of Iowa. VA.
y pello county, IS. District Court, Wapello
county: To all whom it may Concern: Notice
Is hereby given, that an instrument ID writing
pnrporting to be the last will and testament 81
hiram Connolly, deceased, was this day pro
and that have fixed Monday, the 9Th day 81
January, 1900, as the day for hearing proof in
relation thereto. Witness my Official sigma.
tafe, with the seal Of said Court hereto Affixed,
this 18th day of November, 1899
t1ee =. -. GARRIoTr, Clerk District Court
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

The official crop circular for Novem-
Der, issued from the division of statis-
tics of the United States department of
agriculture, reveals the fact that there
Is SHORTAGE for 1899 as compared with
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

NOTICE PROOF OF wILL.-state Of Iowa.
" apollo county, IS. District Court,
!. To all whom 1t may concern:--
Notice Is hereby given, that an instru-
ment III writing purportiug to be the
last will and testament of Caroline Bowen, dc.
ceased, was this day produced, opened and read
1y the Undersigned, and that have fixed Mon.
hearing proof In relation thereto. Witness NV
oticial signature with seal of said court hereto
afhxed this 18th day of November, 1899.
1921 o. ]. GARRIorr.
SEAL Clerk District Court,
49, 81. LIVING, Deputy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Good.for Kansas.

Iowa Capital:4 The next man that
says word against Kansas shoot him
on the spot. She is the home of not
only brave men but of sensible women
who know the meaning Of patriotism
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
SHERIFr's sALE-Notice is hereby diver q,

SHERIFF'S sALE-Notlce is hereby given
that BY virtue of a special execution. to me
Wapello County, Iowa, against lands, tene-
nents, ETC., of Martin R. Mace, defendant,
In favor of West End Lumber Co., plain.
tiH, will offer at public sale to the high.
est and best bidder, for cash, at the front
door OF the Court house in the city Of ottumwa,
Wapello County, Iowa, on the 10th day of Deceni-
and O'Clock p. nj. said day, all of said
Martin R. Mace's right, title and interest in and
to the following describedproperty situated in
teen acres of S. l7-l00 acres south side of west
half Of the northwest quarter of Section Thirty
one (3i), Township Seventy-two e7z), Range
Twelve t12l west. h. Z 4,
Sale to commence at the hour Of one o'clock
p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 10Th day of November,
1899. s-s 49, B. F. SHUTS,
Sheriff of wapelio County, Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. - In
the matter of estate of Christy Heckart de-
ceased. To whom II may concern:
You are hereby notified that the final report
of the undersigned execntrix of said estate
will be filed in the Office of the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court Of Wapello county, Iowa, ON or be-
tore the 9TH day OF January, 1899, and unless you
there be on or before the second day Of the
next term of said court conyening at Ottumwa,
IN said county on the 9Th day of January, 1900,
ed executrix discharged from further duty and
responsibility therein. ROSE E. HEcxARr.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Nuraed Famou. Women.

Des Moines Leader: Mrs. Marion
Harland has added a post-prefatory
note to her recent monograph on Char
lotte Bronte, in which she speaks of
the death at Iowa City, in September,
of Mrs. Sarah Newsome, at the age of
90 years. The letter which announced
to Mrs. Harland the death of the old
nurse of the famous Bronte children,
enclosed letter written to Mrs. New
some by the father, Peter Bronte, in
1856, telling of the changes wrought
in the family, including the death of
his daughter, Charlotte. Among other
things, Mr.. Bronte wrote: you little
thought that the children you nursed
ON your knee would be as much MOTTO
ed by the world as they have been.
Emily and Annie wrote and published
clever books, and Charlotte's writings
and fame are known in all parts of the
world where genius and learning are
held in due estimation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

The lumber shed OF Thomas BYos. at
Sheffield has been destroyed by fire.
Cause unknown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Daily Courier, l Yearly mail.... 500
Daily Courier, / year, by carrier. $500
Semi Weekly Courier, year...... 1.5o
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

CIRCULATION. -
The Qttumwa Courier has a larger
circulation than any Ottumwa news
paper ever had. Larger in the city
and larger outside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

Quite naturally the house adopted
the Reed rules, since they have in the
past received the endorsement Of both
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Founded 9Th August, 1e4e.

Published senii-weekly on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. n.
Office: 1l2Soutl Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business Office No. A.
Address the Courier Printing Co., Ottuniwa, la
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-07-12
Ex-Governor Passes Away.

Columbia, S. c., July 6.-At mid
night eX-Gov. John Peter Richardson
died at his suite of rooms at the Hotel
jerome very unexpectedly of heart dis
ease. He had been in failing health
for some years. He was 60 years of age
and leaves a widow. He was governor
for two terms, just prior to the inaugu-
ration of the reform movement and was
succeeded by present United States
Senator Tillman in the executive office
in 1890. He belonged to a family that
has furnished in all five governors to
the state of South Carolina, exclusive
of himself.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-07-12
BAD SITUATION.
Scenes Enacted at Richmond, Tex,
on Account of FlOOds-Busi-
ness Suspended.

Richmond, Tex, July s.-Never in
the history of Richmond were such
scenes witnessed as are depicted FRI
day. Business is practically suspend
ed. Many plantations are under water.
All trains save those on the Southern
Pacific west have been abandoned.
Provisions are running low and unless
something is done Quickly there will
be great suffering here within few
days. 1t is believed there will be at the
very least from 5000 to 5000 persons
to feed from this place within a week.
Galveston, Tex, July s.-The situa-
ton in the Brazos valley is rapidly
improving. The river is falling. There
is a rumor that five lives were lost near
Sartartia in Fort Bend county, but the
rumor lacks confirmation. The report
sent out Wednesday from Brookshire,
Waller county, that two lives were lost
there now appears to be an error.
Those supposed to have been drowned
persist in making their temperance.
Relief committees are now well or
ganized. This flood is the most terri
BILE that has ever been known in this
state. In fact it looks as if there had
been perfect waterspout for more
than hundred miles along the Brazos
river. One witness says the food came
in wave that was nearly six feet high.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-07-12
SCORE A VICTORY.
American Delegates Secure IndOrse-
ment of Their Idea Regarding
Private Property at Sea.

The Hague, July 6.-The American
delegates scored great success
Wednesday in obtaining from the peace
conference a unanimous vote in favor
of having the question of private prop
erty at sea in time of war dealt with
at a special conference to be summoned
hereafter. Much diplomatic manage
ment was necessary and many obstacles
had to be surmounted before this result
was reached.
Washington, July 6.-The news from
The Hague announcing the unanimous
vote of the peace conference in favor Of
holding a special conference hereafter
to discuss the freedom from seizure of
private property at sea in time of war
is source of genuine satisfaction to
the administration. The American del
egates had more interest in this ques-
ton perhaps than any other before the
conference. There have been times
during sessions of the peace conference
at which it appeared that this subject
would be passed over without favor
able action, and the officials had almost
given up hope of anything in that di-
fection being accomplished.