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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
WAS NOT SNAIL POX.
Prisoner Created Undue Excitement
To-day.
TFrom SATURDAYS Daiiy.1


A man giving his name as A. B.
johnson created little excitement at
the court house this afternoon by an
nouncing while there that he had the
smallpox. The police We're notified,
and together with the city physician.
j. +. Herricls, went in pursuit of the
victim. He had left the court house
when Chief of Police II. c. Williams
and Desk Sargent Frank Harris ar
rived, but they followed him to Marion
street. where he was taken into Gus
tody and hurried off to the station.
DR.. Herricls there examined the case
and pronounced the man suffering
from an overdose of bad whisky and
assured the police authorities that
there were no symptoms of smallpox
whatever. johnson claims to be an old
soldier, and said he was injured in the
head at the battle of Bull Run. He
also claims to be Mason in good
standing. He was in Jail last night
charged with intoxication, and evil
IDENTIFY had not recovered from his
spree. His statement that he had
smallpox was sufficient to thoroughly
brighten a number of people who We're
at the court house at the time and in
the vicinity of his perambulations after
he left there. !.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
SHOT IN THE THIGH.
Carl Harlan Seriously Injured by Accis
dental Discharge of shotgun.

oeN&al DAScNarrc Oh SnOk9uhs
From Mondays Daily.
Carl Harlan was seriously injured by
the accidental discharge of a shotgun
while rabbit hunting yesterday. The
load took effect in the right thigh, and
the young man was removed to the
office of DR.. A. o. Williams. who dress
ed the injury, after which the patient
was removed to the home OF his uncle,
Charles Jepson, 496 North Jefferson
street. The accident occurred near the
Harlan home on Village creek, east OF
the city. A. B. Skinner. Bernard
O'Brien and Frank Whipple, of OF
tumwa, were in the party, having been
joined by Harlan and his dog few
minutes before the accident occurred.
Skinner and O'Brien each had guns.
O'Brien shot at rabbit and was pre-
pairing to shoot second time, when
the gun was accidentally discharged,
with the effect above stated. AT the
time of the accident Harlan and Whip
pie We're standing together, about forty
feet in front of O'Brien, and the fact
that the gun was loaded with very
fine shot accounts for his miraculous
escape. The wound is severe, but had
rhe gun been loaded with larger shot
it is probable that it would have ne
cessitnted amputation of the injured
member. AS it is, he is recovering
nicely
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
SOUTH oTTUMwA NEWS.
From Tuesdays Daily.

from ucSQaV S DallV.
Frank Kohl is very ill with typhoid
fever at his home on Moore street.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Baughman, of Halberg's addition,
south of town, died yesterday after
noon
The funeral services of the late Ly-
sander Marshall were held this after
noon at 3 o'clock from the Second Bap-
fist church. Interment in the Ottu,n-
wa cemetery.
Gail Myers and Miss Nellie Smith
We're united in marriage yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock at the residence
of w. p. Myers. on Davis street. Mr..
and Mrs. Myers left on the noon train
for Des Moiues to visit with Mrs. My
ers' relatives.
a pleasant surprise party was given
last evening Vt the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. w. Gee, on
Davis street, in honor of their 1aueh-
ter, Miss Sadie. The evening was spent
in games and most pleasant evening
enjoyed BY all. Miss Sadie was pre-.
scented with handsome lamp. These
present were Misses Grace Shoemaker
Sweeney, Ward, Lizzie Sweeney, John
son, Cummons. Green, Messrs. Lane
Berry Smith, Morrow, Goodall ana
Chew.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
AFFAIRS
Necessity for Greater Care in Di-
recting Letters to Philippines.
DOMESTIC POSTAGE AND PORTO RICO.
Six Additional Street Letter Boxo.
Erected In South Ottumwa-The
Night Service at the Ottum.
wa Postoffice..

1he official postal guide for October
has been received by the Ottumwa
postmaster. 1t contains number of
matters of Importance to the public,
which are presented herewith:
The director of post at Manila, Phil
ippiue Islands, reports that large num-
bers of letters. addressed to soldiers
and sailors at this Office, are undeliver-
able, through the failure of the sender
70 place on the envelope the name of
the company and regiment, or other or
CARNATIONS, to which the addressee be-
longs. The public should note that all
mail matter addressed to persons con
nected with the United States service
in the Philippine Islands, must, TO in
sure delivery, not only bear the name
of the addressee, but the full designa-
ton of the particular branch of the
service to which he belongs, viz: If to a
soldier, it must bear the name of his
company and regiment; if to sailor,
the name of his vessel, etc.
beginning Sept. 90, domestic rates of
postage were extended to all mail mat
| ter to and from the islands of Porto
Rico, and United States postage
stamps are valid for postage in either
direction.
The national association of postmas-
tiers will meet in the city of Washing
ton, from Nov. to Nov. IA.
Six additional street letter boxes
have been erected in South Ottumwa.
Their locations, and the hours of col
| lection, are as follows:
Chester avenue and Webster street,
1880 a. M; 1875 p. m.
Keota and Miner streets, $3.50 p. m.
Keota and Ward streets, a. m. and
2:45 p. m.
| Ransom and Mary streets, p. IN.
Wabash avenue and Hancock street,
$3.50 a. m. and 2:2O p. m.
Sheridan avenue and Burnside street,
| 2 p. m.
! The night postoffice service at the
! Ottumwa postotfice has proved to be of
great convenience to the travelling and
la'boring public, and is much appreci-
ated. The. general delivery and stamp
window is kept open until II o'clock p.
m. daily, except Sunday. Mail will be
| delivered, and sales of stamps, enve-
lopes, postal cards, ETC., will be made
until that hour. Mail will also be re-
ceived for registration.
Money orders will be issued aud paid
at the night window from s to II
| o'clock
| Parties desiring to communicate with
the postmaster can do SO by calling P.
o. telephone 224; residence telephone
/ No. 307.
1t is specially requested that any de-
ficiency in the service or delay in the
delivery, or forwarding of mails be
4 promptly reported.
A. w, Lee, p, NJ.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
To Give a Circus.
TFrom Saturdays Daily.i

The ottumwa lodge OF Ells, at their
regular meeting last night, decided TO
at once begin the arrangements for The
presentation at the Grand opera house
next month OF burlesque circus. EN-
allied Ruler L. NJ Giltner was in
structed to appoint Il committee to
have general charge OF the affair AID
will announce its makeup in Il few
days. This will be the annual enter
.ainment of the E!iis, to take the place
of the regular minstrels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PEOPLES PULPIT. i
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Editor Courier: In regard to my
signature to the petition which was
presented to the city council last Mon
day evening relative to having the sa.
loon license reduced 5000, l wish to
state that attached my name ito the
petition as machinist, and did not un-
derstand that l was representing a
union. There is no machinists' union
in Ottumwa. In fact, 1 did not fully
understand the purport of the petition
and hereby withdraw my name from
the same. w. Fisher.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
[From Fridays Daily.l

From Fridays DAILY.
AIRS. Will Reynolds, of Agency, was
in the city shopping this morning.
All kinds of gold work, stone cutting
and engraving promptly and neatly
done. Scott & Co.
Rev. II. A. Cross, of Highland Center,
was in the city yesterday enroute home
after visit of few days at Alton.
George Petit and family, formerly
of Avery, have moved to this city, and
will in the future reside at 1911 East
Main street.
Supervisor johnson this morning ac-
cepted the new culvert, which the
county recently constructed at the
corner of Agency and Pleasant town
ships.
Last evening, at o'clock, occurred
the death of Roy, the little son OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Scott, of North Jeffer
son street, at the age of five months
and two days.
The total amount of tax collected in
Wapello county during the month of
September, the same being for the last
half of the present year, amounted to
$1l6,53s.s5, which is the largest Sep
TENDER collection in the history of the
county.
Mrs. A. Bongers, who resides south
east of the city, returned home this
noon from visit with relatives in
:, Keokuls ~ She was accompanied home
by her aunt, Mrs. i. d. Vonvart, of
Keokuk, who will visit at the home of
j. Schwartz, OH the South Side.
John P. Applequist and Chas. z.
johnson came home last night on the
Iowa Central from Moorhead, Mimi,
where they had been on business
trip. Mr.. johnson went up with the
intention of buying farm, and he
purchased 16O acres in The Red River
valley.
The total number of hogs received at
the packing house of John Morrell &,
Co. for the week ending yesterday, was
10000. This institution is one of the
busiest places in the city, especially at
the present season when many of the
departments are compelled to work
overtime.
Miss Nellie Tarleton and Joseph
R. johnson, of East Ottumwa, We're
united in marriage last evening at s:3C
by Rev. Fred Tucker, pastor OF Main
Street NJ L. church, at his residence
corner of Green and Cara. Both are
excellent young people, the groom be.
Ing a trusted employe OF John Morrel
e. Co. They went to their new home
Immediately, opposite the new Catho
lie church.
The twenty-third annual convention
OF the Iowa branch of the Congrega.
tional WoInan's Board of Missions OF
the Interior came to a close at noon
today, after one of the most successful
and beneficial conventions ever held
by the organization. Every session
has been we'll attended, and eve'y mum.
Der on the program has been tull OF
interest, not only to the ladies, but tc
the general public.
AT an adjourned meeting of the
board OF health OF the city council
last evening provision was made where
by all school children OF the city whose
parents are not able TO pay for vac
cination. will be vaccinated Mt til,
city's expense. A motion providing fol
such u measure was made by Alder
man Hyatt and adopted by the unani
nous vote of tue board. 1t provide!
that in such cases above referred to
the children must secure u certiticat,
from the alderman of the ward il
which they reside that they are no
able financially to pay for vaccination
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
rubber Lined Duck Goa. coupon,

$l.0O and this coupon, if presented
before Nov. 10. 1899, will entitle you
To one OF our t0-oz. Stark duck coats,
all blanket lined and with rubber in
This coat sells nowhere in
Ottumwa for less than $500. and can
only be bought at $l.00 in connection
with this coupon. The Model, j. Z.
Sax, Blue Front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
Boys winter Can coupon.

Fifteen cents and this coupon will
entitle you to a good, heavy cap, with
pull down bands, il accompanied by
this coupon before Nov Is. These
caps sell nowhere for less than rs
cents, and most stores ask 50 cents for
them, The Model, j. b. Sax, Blue
Front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
The Model Cotton sock coupon

Fifty cents and this coupon will en-
title you to one dozen extra heavy,
seamless, Rockford cotton sox, it pre-
sented before Nov. Is. These soN retail
here, and everywhere, three pairs for
25 cents, and are Just half price. The
Model, j. B. Sax, Blue Front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
Fifty ChIld,s Vests suits.

Made Of heavy blue twill cheviot, neat
" trimmed in colored braids, coat,
vest and pants. and ages 3 to 9 years,
will be sold, if accompanied by this
coupon, for S1.5o. They retail in OF
tumwa for $500, and we never sci!
them under $3.50. Good until Nov. 10.
The Model, j. B. Sax, Blue Front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
TREMENDOUS Gu. In Prices.

A sweeping cut on all styles of high
grade photos is now on at Hutchings
studio. The. best 81 photos only soc
per dozen, and $3.50 mantellas only
$1.25. The finest work to be had i'm
Ottumwa at half price for a short time
to more thoroughly advertise the stu
do. Come at once if you want low pri-
ces. Hutchings, the leading photogra-
pher, 1O1 South Court street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
From Mondays Dali,

From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. r. G. Wilson, of Wakeeney,
Kan, arrived in the city today for
weeks visit at the home of her brother,
Frank B. Thrall, on North Market
street.
p. Fl. Riordan received telegram
this morning announcing the death of
his brother, Timothy Riordan, promi-
nent shoe merchant OF North Adams,
Mass, at that place yesterday.
James Dain, Jr., president of the
Dain Manufacturing company, and w.
L. Huld, of Carrollton, Mo-, are in the
city. The object of Mr.. Dams visit is
to see how the work is progressing on
the new factory buildings.
The funeral OF Peter Iindman, whose
$3.50 o'clock, was conducted from his
late residence, 1i5 West ottumwa
street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
cemetery.
The funeral of Cathesspe Pierce,
whose death occurred at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Twedell, Sat
urday evening at $50 o'clock, was con-
Quoted from the Twedcll residence,
1899 East Main street, yesterday after
noon, at o'clock.
| The death of Vera Walker occurred
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Walker, at 9:15 o'clock yes
terday morning, aged s months and
days. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted from the residence, 203 Keota
street, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The remains will be inferred in the
Brooks cemetery.
The death of Mrs. G. F. Swank, form
erly of this city, occurred at her home
in South Omaha yesterday, and the re-
mains will arrive in Ottumwa on Burl-
ington No. 6 tomorrow afternoon for
interment. Mrs. Swank formerly re-
sided on Hayne street and has large
number of friends in East Ottumwa,
who will be grieved to learn of her
death.
Ed Daggett today completed arrange
ments whereby he purchased the Rob
| ert Criswell Transfer and Dray line,
and will take possession next Monday.
Mr. Daggett has also leased the vacant
lot on the corner of Second and Wash
ington streets, and will soon begin the
3
erection of an iron building, which he
will use as a livery and feed stable.
He will dispose of his dairy interests
at once.
The death of John w. Wellman oc.
CURED at his home southeast Of OF
tumwa, Saturday evening, at ILLS
O'Clock. The deceased was N years old
and had resided in Wapello county fol
a number OF years. He was one OF
4 the most influential citizens of the
county, and the news OF his death will
be learned with regret by a large circle
of friends. The funeral, which was con.
Quoted from the residence this morning
at 10 o'clock, was one of the larges,
ever held in the neighborhood. The re-
mains were inferred in the Wellmar
cemetery, near the late residence of the
deceased.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
Cotton FLANNEL m,,,en coupon.

Forty cents and this coupon will en-
title you to one dozen OF our 1907.
cotton flannel huslsing mitts Tor 20
cents for one-half dozen), if accom-
panied by this coupon, before Nov. 10.
The Model, j. b. Sax, Blue Front.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
Weekly hank Statement.

New York, Oct. 21.-(By Associated
Press 1.-THE weekly bank statement is
as follows: Surplus reserve, increase
1000; loans decrease, $5,5s6,o0o; de-
posts decreased, $6.670,0o0. The banks
hold s1,441,ooo in excess of legal re-
quirements.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
Autumn Leaves Are Falling
Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the name of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed TO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

For sale-Two milk routes; Oakland
dairy. E. Daggett & Son.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

The Ida Grove Telephone company,
capitalized at $4,000, has filed articles
of incorporation,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

For sale-Eighty acres rich bottom
land u miles from city. Bargain
Terms reasonable. f. B. Cresswell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

Burglaries are epidemic in Wood
bury county.
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from Saturdays Daily.l
Mrs. Hal Patrick is sick,

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, OF Danville, are
visiting at the home OF Jim Head, ITO
Ransom street.
Mrs. chatham, Of Grand Island, Neb.,
returned home today after visit with
her brother, Fred Donghitt, on Ransom
street.
Mrs. Will Blysrone returned yester-
day from Waterloo, where she has been
attending the convention of the Re-
bekahs.
Mrs. Van DYKE and Mrs. Sigafoos re-
turned yesterday to their home at Mt.
Pleasant after visit At the Lowenburg
home on Ward street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24
From MONDAYS Daily.

rUIH NIOnuHy DaIly.
w. ID. Williams. of Blakesburg, was
caller on the South Side Saturday.
Mrs. Chas. Avery returned to her
home at Batavia Saturday, after a
short visit with South Side relatives.
Frank Garfield returned to his home
at Dudley Sunday, after visit at the
home of Robert Olney, 1o7 South Will
lard street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Rector and
daughter, Miss Helen, who reside near
Chillicothe, spent Sunday at the home
OF Mrs. Lucy Griffith, l19 North Ward
erect.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

was such characteristic of her life.
She was very devout, consecrated and
unselfish. Among her last words, when
her son Wallace was standing by her
side with his wife, Lenora, who is
in poor health, putting her hand upon
his head she prayed: 80, Lord, anoint
my dear boy for service and give Leno-
ra health and strength, for Jesus sake,
amen," and at other times she had ex-
pressed the wish that God would take
her and restore Lenora to health. Je-
sus was very real and present to her,
and she accepted all the kindness and
attention that she received in her sick
ness as coming from ''the hands of Je-
sus." Her own remarkable gentleness
and kindness made it a special pleasure
to the friends around her to do every
thing they could for her comfort and
they really felt it to be more of a pri-
ilege than task. She was always
cheerful even when great WEAKNESS
would at times force an involuntary
groan or sigh, and even when too veal,
to speak she would answer anything
that was said 10 her by nod and a
smile. She never showed any impa-
thence and while not calling for death
yet she was cheerfully ready to go
whenever her Savior should call her.
For three days she realized that death
was upon her and she seemed to be
surrounded almost with sacred at
mosphere. Her husband, as he minis
tered to her, said: SIT seemed as if he
We're treading on holy ground"
Among their last talks he repeated to
her those words of Jesus, Father l
will that they also whom thou hast
given me may be with me where am, "
and she seemed very happy over the
thought. Yesterday morning those
words were fulfilled and she went home
to he with Him.
Thus closed most beautiful and
lovely life. She had the highest esteem
of all who knew her and the loving
gratitude of the very many whom she
had blessed with her sympathy. COM
sci or more substantial help. She will
long live in the affectionate memory of
her many friends and especially OF
those in the East End of Ottumwa,
where for six years she showed herself
such wise and loving friend.
Charley Printz was born Oct. %
1883 in Polk county, Iowa, and on the
evening of Oct. 20, while in the dis
charge of his duties as faithful son
he came to very sudden death nea,
his home at Agency, the sequel Of
which will never be fully known I'm,
til that day when all things are to be
revealed. Charley was, at the time Of
his death, Is years, II months and 2;
days old. He was of very quiet, in
offensive disposition, of steady-going
nature and an exceptionally hard work
err for boy of his years, not caring
to run about like most boys of his age
Appropriate funeral services We're held
at the home OF the deceased's parent.
on Sunday at 10 a. IN. From thest
words OF the Master, therefore be "
also ready, For in such an hour a!
We think not the Son of Man cometh.
i Mat. 24:44.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-24

News was received today of the death
of Peter Redmond, cigar maker who
formerly resided in Ottumwa. A few
years ago, he left here, and went to
Philadelphia, where on last Monday,
he died, consumption being the cause.
He is cousin of Mrs. John Erbacher,
who resides on North Moore street.
Another cousin, Mike johnson, lives at
St. Joseph, Mo-, and Mrs. ]. L. VAN
Lew, at Des Moines, is also relative.
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and such certificate when taken by the
physician as remuneration for his
work will be redeemed by the city
council at IS cents.
IFrom SATURDAYS DailY.l

street. left this morning for Hastings,
Neb.. for visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Swanson, of
Grant street went to Munterville this
afternoon for visit with friends and
relatives.
Lulu, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Blomgren, of 900 Plum
street, who was SO badly burned about
two weeks ago, is getting along very
satisfactorily and her recovery is as
sured.
A small frame residence on Saman-
tina street, owned and occupied by Ella
Brown, was partially destroyed by fire
this morning. The roof was burned off
the kitchen and the house otherwise
damaged before the department ar
rived. The fire originated from a small
bonfire at the rear of the house. There
was no insurance on the property and
the loss is $25.
Charles Printz. the 16-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John ". Printz, residing
one and one-half miles southwest of
Agency, was Instantly killed yesterday
evening about 6 o'clock by being
thrown from a horse. The animal as it
threw him kicked him in the head,
producing death almost instantly. DR..
Davis, OF Agency, was summoned, but
life was extinct before he arrived.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-05
WILL SOON BE EMPTY.
Reform School Inmates Dwindling
Away.

The population of the reform school
seems to be decreasing rapidly About
a year ago there were 22O inmates and
now there are but 165.
For several months past escapes have
been of weekly and almost daily occur
renee and the boys have run away in
pairs. One week the record of escapes
was about one a day. It has finally been
conceded by those connected with the
institution that the fire there was of
purpose of giving an opportunity of es-
cape during the excitement. The day
of the fire. superintendent Hancock an
nOunced that no one had tried to escape
but since than it has been found that at
least one boy did try to get away but
was unsuccessful.
During the past week two boys, who
tried to escape, were closely guarded
and it was reported they were held by
a ball and chain to keep them from try
ing it again.