davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
.
LIVE STOCK
The State Executive Council
Agrees on a Basis for
Adjustment.
WARDEN JONES' REPORT
annual Statement to the Board of Con-
ftrol From the Fl. Madison Peniten.
Il larry aud Glenwood Home-Re-
ports Are Gratifying.

Des Moines, Aug. 4.-The executive
council lost no time, after three days
dissipation in honor of the state con-
vention, in getting down to business
yesterday and resuming work on the
equalization of the personal property
assessment. When the body adjourn
ed at o'clock basis of equalization
was practically decided on for the
live stock. This is the most serious
feature of the equalization. The wide
divergences between values of the
same classes of stock in different
counties have been explained hereto.
fore. The council decided that a. re
ally satisfactory equalization was
next to impossible.
Zone assessment of live stock ought
to be properly and fairly equal:zed in
this State" said a member of the
council, "and then used as u basis in
future. II we leave steer worth S35
: in one county and $50 in the adjoining
county, the assessors will nave moth
ing by which to guide themselves next
year in the effort to make more
equitable distribution of values. JIG
we could equalize it as it ought to be,
the assessors could then use the pres
ent assessment as guide in future.
But how to do it we don't know. 1t
! is about settled that we will make no
important changes
The state was divided into nine sec
tons for the purpose of comparison.
Two lines were drawn across the state,
east and west, dividing it into three
sections, from Mississippi to Missouri.
Then two lines were drawn from north
to south, dividing into three sections;
the nine districts thus marked off will
DE used for comparison of values md
adjustment of assessments. The coun-
ell will meet again today and try to
complete the task.
Il Fort Madison Penitentiary Report.
Warden Jones, of the Fort Madison
penitentiary, yesterday submitted 10
!, the board ofscontrol his annual report
of the institution. He reports on the
improvements made during the year.
and asks large amount for the next
! biennial period. These include.
Ventilation fans for cell house.
s, Ventilation for shops.
A new main sewer from the prison
to the Mississippi river.
New corrugated roof for the cell
house.
A large amount of paving for the
grounds, streets, areas, etc.
New locks and some new steel doors.
The expense of these improments is
not estimated, as the state architect is
not ready with his figures.
The earnings from contract labor for
the year were S4o,75s, or $4,66o more
than for the previous year. The price
of labor under the contracts was re-
duced, and more men were employed,
which accounts for the increased reye-
nue.. Under the board of control sys-
tenn, the institution does not nearly use
all the SO per month support fund.
The following appropriations are ask
ed:
Transportation of discharged con-
victs, $4,000; warden's house fund,
$500; subsistence of warden's family,
$500; contingent and repairs, to be
added to amount that will be estimated
by the architect, $4,000.
The warden recommends important
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
THE FLORIDA STORM.
Later Reports Coming Hn : only Ono
Life Lost SO Far MS Known.

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. A. (By Asso-
ciated Press.)-It is learned that the
steamer Crescent City, supposed to
have been lost in Tuesdays storm, is
safe in the Chattahoosie river. Only
four houses remain in the town OF
Carrabello. All the business houses
are completely wrecked and the stocks
destroyed. Thirteen large vessels are
ashore. Only one life was lost as far
as known. The town of Lanark was
almost totally destroyed. The summer
hotel was unroofed and fifty women
aid children were huddled together in
the rarlor in darkness all night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
KILLED BY A BULL.
Prominent Farmer Gored TO Death by
an Enraged Beast.

Pomeroy, Aug. 4.--One of the snd-
dest and most serious accidents that
has happened in this community for
some years occurred early Tuesday
morning at the farm home of John
Dirk, about five miles north of this
place, in Bellville township. Mr.. Dirl,
had gone out to drive up the cows to
ragged bull. His cries. for help were
heard by Mrs. Dirk, who ran to her
husbands assistance and succeeded in
driving the animal away, The man
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
THREE MEN KILLED.
Unknown Parties were Crossing the
Railroad Track and Hct Death.

Humboldt, Aug. 4.-(By Associated
Press.) Early today, at the crossing
of the Chicago d Northwestern rail-
road near Dakota City, three young
men and Il team were instantly killed.
Nothing was found by which the VIC
tins could be identified. 1t is sup
posed they We're on their way to the
harvest fields further north.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
'Bland,s Successor Nominated

Fulton, Mo-, Aug. 4.-The eighth DIS
trict democratic convention last night
nominated Judge Dorsey W. Shackle-
ford, of Bonneville. for congress, TO fill
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Richard 2. Bland. Four hundred and
eighty,six ballots were taken. 1t u.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Iowa Pensions.
IOWA VOLUNTEER a COWARD.
Capt. Burton, of vilIisca, to be Dlshon.
orabiy Discharged MT Manila

Des Moines, Aug. 4.-The adjutant
general is in receipt of Manila advices
that Capt. A. +. Burton, of Company
b. Fifty-frst Iowa, from Villisca, has
been suspended for cowartlice, and is
now at Manila, awaiting dishonorable
discharge. Burton was principal OF
schools at Wymore, Neb., when the
war broke out and disappeared, going
back to his old home at Nillisca, Iowa,
and taking the captaincy of the COM
pany. He is reported to have deserted
his troops in an engagement and hid
den in ditch, while the company
went into action without him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Enthusiastic over sherwln,s victory

Mason City, Aug. 4.--The nomina-
ton of Judge John c.. Sherwin for sn-
preme Judge by the republican state
convention was enthusiastically re-
ceived here. He has been a resident
of this district for twenty-seven years
and is generally respected by all. He
is eminently qualified for the position
\ public reception was given him ON
his return home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Glen.yood opinion Sold.

Glenwood, Aug. 3.-The Glenwood
Opinion, the leading republican weekly
of Mills county. was sold by Egon &
Anderson, the present publishers I'll
w. E. Broadfeld, of Omaha, chanrjihf
hands last Saturday. IA g.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

AAHERE Is no more responsible position
on earth than that of q railroad engin-
Ger. On his steady nerves. clear brain,
bright eye and perfect self command, de-
pend the safety Of the train and the lives
Of Its passengers. Dr.. Miles Nervihe and
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping the nerves steady. the brain clear
and the mental faculties animpaired.
Engineer r. W. Mccoy. formerly Of 1922
Broadway. Council Bluffs. but now residing
at 5l11 Humboldt 81. Denver, writes that he
{ suffered for years from constipation, caus-
ing sick. nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by Dr. Miles
Nerve & Ltver Pills. Ihaartily recommend
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

hadlsev. Wm. B. Clemmer, pastor of
! the Christian church at Sloan, has ac-
cepted a call to the Christian church
tat Clarinda. 511t.s nal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
FOOD FOR REFLECTION.
The customer, in casually
glancing through our stock,
will instinctively remark,
" VERY Pretty, Indeed. :

We recognize the important
fact that every man measures
his purchasing ability BY the
strength Of his purse, and ii
behooves him, therefore, to ex>
ercise judgment in the selection
Of his wearing apparel, SO that
he may secure the maximum
Of quality at the minimum Of
cost. Therefore, we say, ex>
anime our stock with rigid
scrutiny. study our methods
with earnestness. accept our
counsel in the spirit Of SINGER
ity, and we feel sure you will
buy all your clothing Of US.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss of Hawkeye Citizens at the
Nations Capftal.N

ANAbAOAro NSAPAshis
Washington, Aug. Rural free de.
livery service will be established at Os-
kaloosa on Aug. 10. Fritz Hafer is APP
pointed the regular carrier and Philip
Ritter is appointed substitute. The
population to be served is 6Ss.
Iowa pensions: Original-Edward NJ
Boone. Boone, So; Henry Lawson, Har-
Ian, Sc; James w. Maynard, Vail. IS;
Horace King, Clinton, Sc. Additional
John w. Prottsman, Winfield, SIS to
$40. Increase-Francis Flint, Athel-
stan, $40 to sig. Original widows.
Mary Z. Botorf. Indianola, So; Sarah
Williams, (mother), Ollie, SIP.
Washington. Aug. 1.-The post Of
flee at Armour has been removed one
half mile east of the present site.
Thos. G. Weirick, of iowa, has been
appointed to $500 position in the bu-
reau of engraving and printing.
iowa Pensions.
Orioinal-Oliver P. Summers. Dex-
ter, Sc; Jeremiah Sigler, Lohrville, Sc.
Supplementary j. Simpson. Mont
rose, $12. 1ncrease-Edgar N. Sleeper,
Mason City Special July 21), Sc to
SIS; Asbury C. Jacks, Hamburg, SIS to
SIP; Elisha Brown, Savannah, Sc to
SIS; Lucien ID. Bingham. Waverly, Sc
to SIS; Geo. w. Engle, Ellston, SIS to
SIP.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

DR.. Miles, Remedies"
DR.. Niles Remedies
are seld by all drug
gists under . positive
guarantee. 6rst bottle
SeneHts or money re-
Anded. Book on dis
ases of the heart and
,terves free. Address.
: 0RNL1HAIEQIcAl
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
BOLD BURGLARS.
Hold UP Female Inmates of Farm
HOuse end Make Big Haul.

Wellsburg, Va. Aug. 4.-By Asso-
,ciated Press.) -Four masked burglars
forced their way into the lonely farm
house of DR.. Joseph Parkinson last
night. After bliDdfolding, binding
and gagging the inma.ss. all women.
the robbers secured government bonds
valued at $4,000, ,Sf5 in money and II
lot of silverwayYmd iewetry. They
then locked the women in an upper
room and Hastily drove off. There is
no cleW9o their identity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

kaAEQ1cAL Co. ElkherA Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
The Power of Cash,

Jackson Bros five big stores. at 915-al7-
s19 and 1921 It'll street, and through to $50
Massachusetts avenue, are evidence to the
large number OF people who prefer TO buy
for cash, and thus obtain the lowest prices
possible. The five Jackson stores are now
fairly loaded with things especially suitable
for gifts; things eminently useful, but at
the same time high examples of the fur
niture makers art. Any one who is not
familiar with the Jackson stores will be
surprised at the size and splendor of the
stock exhibited and the high class of goods
carried. 1t compares with any in town,
and in such things writing desks china
closets, Morris chairs, combination cases.
bookcases and library and parlor tables Ii
is doubtful whether finer stock could be
found anywhere. 1t is Jackson Bros boast
that their strictly cash dealings enable
else in the business. and their rapidly in
creasing business seems TO warrant the as
sertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
COULD TRY THEM ALL.
A DRUG CLERKS EXPERIENCE.

The following letter from Mr. H. H. STARK. iO22
fihe ST. Scranton IA. explains itself and will he
OF interest 10 thousands who have suffered tho tor
lures OF that common trouble hemorrhods or piles.
Mr.. stark says: Il feel Il my duty TO write an
unsolicited testimonial regarding the Pyramid File
Cure. Since boy have suffered untold agony from
piles. have tried all available remedies consulted
many Physicians, but without help or even relief.
l have been employed drug clerk foe the past
fifteen years. consequently have been in a position
where I could try all Of the and old remedies
for piles. hut, as before stated. to avail.
About six weeks $50 I again suffering from
my old trouble and experiment tried the
Pyrsmi Pile Cure. and let gay that Il gave IN
slant relief and am wholly cured. !
also that the cure is permanent.
shall always recommend the Pyramid any
suffering from sny form Of piles and shall do what
j can to advance the sale Of excellent a rmcly."
Signed II. II. STARK
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is the pouular and
widely known OF any remedy offered for piles.
II Is the most popular because II Is the SUE
cessful. Ii cures every form OF piles without pain
or detention from daily occupation, and contains
opiatc cocane any poisonous or injurious snh-
stance.
All druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Curc At %
cents for fu-sized packages. dcI4&le
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
TUFTS Liver Pills

Keep the system in order and pre-
vent morbid conditions of the liver
which precede disease.
A Preventative of
Sick Headache. Dyspepsia, Dizzi-
ness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Heart
burn, Coated Tongue. Loss OF APP
petite, Constipation and
All Bilious Diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

the quotation. The reason is they do not
deal with the Elphonzo Ioungs Company.
ABS 9th street northwest. For over a quar-
ter Of n century Mr.. IounRs has made a
study of fancy groceries, and everything
calculated to please the palate Is I'm endless
variety at his big store. The advent OF the
holiday season has augmented his immense
stock and he has all the delicacies Of the
year. His supply OF nuts is greater than
the entire stock of Washington and the
prices below competition. The famous Gre
ole pecan from Louisiana is in stock. and
this is a leader, since few other stores have
them. Shelled nuts by the pound are Of
fered with genuine florida oranges. Plum
pudding Just like mother used to make"
is ready for Christmas dinner and maple
syrup right from the sugar camps in YER
mont may be had with the new buckwheat
his agents have just obtained. There are
several varieties OF raisins, all fresh and
fine, waiting for an opportunity to pose in a
fruit cake with the new citron and currants
offered. Glace fruits from sunny France
beautiful to look at and pleasing TO eat are
EXHIBITED. In fact. there is nothing good to
eat that the Elphonzo Youngs' Company
does not handle, and IL is a Christmas treat
TO drop in at AS 9th and see the stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
MARRIED.

DULING-wRIGHT On Wednesday. December
IL, 1899, at Jonesboro', Ind. by the Rev. John
h. Wright, DID, EFFIE NJ. DULING OF Jones'
boro'. Ind. and b. FRANK WRIGHT OF WASH
ington, ID. c.
PoNICKAU-oHL. On Tuesday December L.. 1899
by Rev. Mr.. Shredder, at her home, 40 3D.
street, Mrs. CHRISTINE OIL Of this city 70
Mr.. ROBERT PONICKAU Of New York Nc
cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
THINGS TO EAT.

The Elphonso Youngs Company ana
Its Big Stock.
When we live let u live" The old Ro-
mans when they made use Of the motto
little dreamed that In the ages TO come It
would become proverb. Few people, how
ever. really understand the fuf Import Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
Chase & SanbOrn's
Package Teas

comprise all three of the
popular brands = Oolong,
English Breakfast, and Cey-
lon|- India each the very
best in its class. They are re
sold only in pound ana nall-
pound alright packages. ~
One mound makes over 200 cups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
cHIzzie WHILE FAIR OPENS.
''Ihr Cool colIcsians" a Fitting Starter iol
the Fair.

THE Cool Collegians' proved to be
very entertaining play. and added
greatly to the success Of the first night
of the Chizzle While fair. This fair
which is the same old fair as of former
years. was opened in Meonian hall,
Thursday evening, with good attend
usual the hall is prettily decorated with
the school colors, red and white, and
the different booths of the classes are
all there.
First of all is the booth of the SEN
iors and juniors. with the school colors
in bunting for decoration. Here it IS
that the ice cream and cake is on sale.
Next comes the booth of 1901, with
decorations of lavender and purple,
where pinks are on sale. Last is the
freshman booth, with lemon and
chrome yellow decorations. where the
sweet tooth can find an ample supply
for filling.
Only two contests are being worked
this year. One is contest for a
sweater between two of the young men.
and the second is a contest between
the classes for large flag. The win
ming class will have it's name worked
upon the flag and have the honor Of
presenting il to the school,
The play was an amusing one and
| the parts We're remarkably we'll taken.
James Stone and Miss May Badger,
who had the leading parts, We're as
easy in their stage presence as profess
sonais and both acted their parts to
perfection. Grant Pierce as James
Stones chum, Miss Lillian Bascomb
as the niece. Miss Mabel Rand. as a
friend and Miss Alice Whitehouse as
the Irish servant. were each one de-
serving of praise. Charles McGraw
as the negro servant, was as usual true
to his part
The play will be presented at the
matinee this afternoon. The enter
tainment of this evening. will consist
Of solo and chorus by Thomas Fox;
an instrumental trio by Charles Bill
odeau and the Turner brothers.; solo
and chorus by Bert Merrill; solo and
chorus. Charles Bilodeau: and a ten
mis- drill by 16 young ladies' of the
High school. Following all this will
come the annual ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The seven following companies have
filed certificates of interpretations:
New England Piano Company has been
organized at Portland, for the-purpose of
the manufacture and sale Of musica! in
struments, with $l,5O0,0O0 capital stock of
which $50 is paid In. The officers are:
President. Thomas r. Seaman OF Boston.
Mass; treasurer, George j.. Muicahy Of
Arlington, Mass. Certificate approved,
Wachusett Thread Company has been
organized at Portland for the purpose of
manufacturing, selling and dealing in
cotton. wooden and linen yarns. with ~, :
900 capital stock of which $500 Is paid IN.
The officers are: President, Charles J.
O'Hara Of Worcester, Mass: treasurer.
Clark b. Eastman of Cumberland. Mills.
Me: Certificate approved, jan. J. ls9s'
The BiddefOrd Grocery Company has
been organized at Bildeford. for the. pur-
pose Of conducting a grocery business.
with $1,000 capital stock. of which S:O0W
is paid in The officers , are: PRESIDENT .
treasurer. j.. b. +. Tartre OF Biddetord.
Me. Certificate approved, Dec. o. 1888.
Automatic Clerk and Advertising Com
pany has been organized at augusta. Ior
the purpose of manufacturing machines
for vending nuts. candies, etc, with $D.
ono capital stock, of which 5000 Is paid in.
The officers are: president. Isaac }.
Wild of New Haven. Conn., treasurer.
Henry f. March of New Haven. Conn.
Certificate approved. Dec. 30. 1888.
Chauncey Thomas & Co. Incorporated.
has been organized at Portland. for the
purpose of manufacturing and dealing IN
carriages and other vehicles. with $Go9H'
capital stock. Of which nothing Is paid iE:
The officers are: President ana trcasur-
Mass. certificate approved Dec. 81, 1898.
Spaulding. and Tewksbury company on AN has
been organized at Portland. ior the pur-
pose Of manufacturing. sale ana commits
Sion Sion business, with So, 900 capital stock.
OF which $500 is paid in; The ,' omcers car are;
President. j. Gardner TewkSDuly o.. som
erville. Mass; treasurer. John r. Spauid-
ing of Boston. Mass. Certlncate APP
proved Jan. ?. 1898. ..,r,r 60
Bernstein Electric Manufacturing Iom-
pany has been organized at fortiand; fof
the purpose of manufacturing and deal
ing in electrical appliances ana electric
ity with 100000 capital slocn srs a. w w,
| dent, Alfred N. Putnam Of Salem s Mass
| treasurer. Edgar s. Gardner q Mohas.
tnr. Mass. Certificate appro'eu' LEG. d
1909
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Cook OF, Portland. Mr.. Cook will wOr-
district which has been so well fllle.t
by the late E. Dudley Freeman. Mr..
Cook is a member of the leading law
firm of Symonds, Snow & Cook He
was born in Portland, 40 years ago.
making him the youngest member of
the new Council. Graduated from
Bates in 81, and was admitted to the
Cumberland bar in 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
$4,000
WHO WANTS IT 4?

II you do, you may get it. If you nave
arrangement of house. providing YEA
nave fifty dollars to invest in a good, con-
sentative and safe investment. "of large
will bear close investigation. For infor-
nation as to the terms on which this al,
vantage can DO obtained. write with Iuil
address for circular to, Postoftice Box
:a'a6. BOSTON. Mass dec16 eod& vino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
Kennebec Valley Choral Union.

The kennebec Valley Choral Union
extends most cordial invitation to all
who are Interested in music to be pres
ent at the rehearsal at the vestry of
the First Baptist church, this even
ing. at 80 o'clock. The chorus is
studying the Messiah, together with
some lighter music. and the members
are confident that itIMill both interest
and entertain any who may care to
come and listen.
The membership fee has been placed
at $3.50 and the time for receiving
members has been limited to Jan. 81.
The Union earnestly invites all
those who wish to become members to
join at once. With Mr. Hyde of Bath
as its conductor. one cannot afford to
that the best talent in the city should
take hold of this work with him, ard
receive his instruction in this grand
music. Some special entertainment
will be given each evening. Mrs.
Preble Of Gardiner, will render a solo
this evening.
A concert is to be given by the chorus
on Feb. IS, which will be conducted by
Prof. Chapman. and he will visit Au-
susta with his great orchestra, on
March 4.
Please meet with us. this evening.
md decide for yourself whether or not
you wish to join the chorus" is the in
vitation they extend to all interested in
music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
In Mtm0riam.

She who has recently passed from Our
midst was a woman whose nature. Gym
pathetic and affectionate. was early
taught the lessons which suffering and
death alone can bring to us. Several
years of her early life were spent in nnrs-
ing two of her older sisters through lin
gering and painful sicknesses The loss
of these two loved ones affected her' deep
ly and taught her to look for sympathy
and strength from him who is the givei
of joy as well as sorrow. Thus while
young, she became self-sacriticing and
tried to lead life which might benefit
in some way those with whom she asso-
ciated.
+ Mrs. Pettengill was born in Climton,
Maine, in 1874. She married when twenty
seven, and Christmas would have COM
spleted the twenty-seventh year of her
married life. During this period her chief
aim was to set before her family the pre-
ceptssof IA Christian life. and to make her
home the most attractive spot for those
whom she held DEAR Always genial and
hopeful she ever had cheering word and
IA willing hand for those who needed hei
assistance. Her quiet sesf-1cnial made
her quick to appreciate the good in 9TH
ers. and the kindnesses Of her neighbors
and friends were warmly cherished. AL
though her health was gradually falling
for some months previous to her death
still she retained an active interest II
the work of the Methodist church, an(
gave the most careful attention to the
details of her home She WIS consciou.
that the end might come soon; but she
trusted in the love and wisdom of he,
Heavenly Father and sought to lighter
the anxiety of her friends and family Wy
her cheerful ways and loving words.