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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

n LABAsTINE is the original
and only durable wall coating,
Au entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use in
white or fourteen beautiful
d - tints by adding cold water.
r AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and cell
ings, because 1t Ia pure. clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in five-pound pack
ages, with full directions.
u IL kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
whiting, chalks, clays, etc,
and stuck on walls with de-
caylng animal glue. ALABAS-
- TINE is not kalsomine.
EWARE of the dealer who
says he can sell you the same
thing as ALABASTINE or
something just as good" He
Is either not posted or Is try
Ing to deceive you.
u ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINES de-
mands, he may not realize tho
damage you will suffer by a
kalsomine on your walls.
- ENSIBLE dealers will not buy
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
- ing to mix with cold water.
HE INTERIOR WALLS of
every church and school should
be coated only with pure, dur
able ALABASTINE. 1t safe
guards health. Hundreds OF
tons used yearly for this work.
n N BUYING AI4ABAsTINE.,
customers should avoid get
ting cheap kalsomines under
different names. Insist on
having our goods In packages
and properly labeled.
. = UIsANcE of wall paper Is OBJ
Waited by ALABASTINE, 1t
car be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or cam
vas. A child can brush II on.
1t does not rub or scale or.
ESTABLISHED in favor. Shun
all limitations. Ask paint deal
err or druggist for tint card.
Write US for interesting book
let, free, ALABASTINE CO.,
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Last year the American people con-
sumed 1000. 900 tons of sugar, OF which
1885, 900 tons were made by the sugar
trust
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
a Mothers Tears.
- Would Cry Every Time Washed
MY Baby"

" When he
was3months
old, first fes-
tiers and then
large boils
broke out on
my baby's
neck. The
sores spread
down his
back until 1t
BEGAN q
mass OF raw
flesh. When
j " q s h ed
and pow
dered him 1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12

was again united in marriage, this time
to Nancy A. Brown. This union was
blessed with nine children, seven sons
and two daughters, five of which died
in infancy and one in youth. He leaves
a wife and six children to mourn his
death. The childrenare Diana Ealbaugh,
of Polk county, Iowa; Amos G. Smith, of
Sherman county, Kansas; Emma Van
ausdeln, of Jefferson county, Iowa;
Charles F., Reuben 81. and Leonard r.
Smith are at home. In 1894 he united
with the Brethren church or Dunkards
as they are commonly called, of which
he lived a consistent member and died
in the faith of the Lord. Mr.. Smith
was honored with many township Of
fees as township clerk, trustee and as
SCISSOR for a period of forty years. Mr..
Smith was an honest and upright man
in all his dealings with his neighbors
and friends. He was always ready to
lend helping hand in time of need.
The funeral services were held at the
house, conducted by Rev. Wolff, assist
ed by Revs. Herman and Holder. He
was laid to rest in the Dunkard GEM
etery. The remains We're followed by
a large concourse Of friends to their
last resting place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
Charles w. Staebler

Charles w. Staebler, yardmaster in
the Burlington yards at Charlton, was
fatally injured at that place last Tues
day evening. His death ensued in a
short time.
He was born May 1, 1855, in New
London, where he was reared to man
hood. In 1875 he entered the service of
the Burlington road at Burlington in
the capacity of brakeman. Later he
was promoted and given passenger
run out of Burlington and afterwards
had run out of Ottumwa, which place
he made his headquarters. In the late
SOS or early COS he was given an en-
CINE and for seven years he was with
the road in that capacity. Later he
went to Mexico where he remained for
two years. Coming back to this country
he was given the position Of yard mas
ter of the Charlton yards and up to
the time of death had been acting in
that capacity. With the exception of
the two years spent in Mexico, Mr..
Staebler had been with the Burlington
company ever since 1876. He was a
man well liked by Everybody and al
ways had pleasant word to say. He
was one of those men whom it was a
pleasure to meet and he counted his
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Joseph f. sterrett Sunday
Afternoon


The funeral of Joseph r. Sterrett,
whose death occurred at the home OF
his son-in-law, c. E. Mcdaniel, 427 West
Fifth street, Thursday night, was
conducted from that number Sunday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The sermon
was preached by DR.. T. w. Hinitt, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church,
who was assisted in the services by Rev
j. NJ. McElroy, Rev. P. Adelstine John
sion, and Rev. Fl. B. Knight, of Fair
field. The deceased was an old resi-
dent of Ottumwa and a gentleman
honored and esteemed by very large
circle of friends, as was attested by the
number present at the funeral. The
casket was embarked with a profusion
of flowers presented by mourning
mains We're laid to rest in the Ottumwa
cemetery, the pail bearers being: T.
d. Foster, George A. Brown, Capt. J.
G. Hutchinson, 81. G. Graham, Capt. S.
B. Evans and Capt. S. II. Harper.
Among those who presented flowers
were: Messrs. and Mesdames w. T.
Harper Jr., Abram Wing, T. d. Foster,
j. B. Dennis, w. III. Fetzer, w. T. Loo
mis-, p. I. Selby, @. =. Hedrick, 7. B.
Trotter, F. N. Shaner, Arthur Gephart,
j. Williamson, G. A. Brown; Mesdames
Maria Walton, Carrie Miller, Anna Tur-
ner, T. P. Walker, 2. A. Taylor, George
Smith; Misses Maude McIntire, Mil
dred Turner, Clara Keyhoe, Bette Por.
ter, Myrtle O'Donnell, Blanche Trotter
Florence Enderlee, Alice Pallister;
Messrs. Frank McIntire, M. Schwarm
William McNett; Electric & Steam Co.
and the West End Sunday school.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
3. e. MITCHELL Ar HOMIE.
Recently Graduated From the 10
State University. ~

Ernest R. Mitchell, son of j. H. SEE:aaN'
chell, ex-commissioner OF pharmacy,
returned this morning from Iowa City,
where he has been attending the State
university for the past four years. He
graduated Thursday OF last week, re-
ceiving the. degree OF Bachelor OF
Philosophy. He was captain in the
university battalion, his company win
ming the competitive drill May is. Afr.
Mitchell has completed the first years
course in the law department, and
while at home will continue his law
work in the Office Of Steck & Smith.
Mr.. Mitchellis a young man % years
old. He was born at Mexico, Mo-, in
the same house where General U. s..
Grant had his headquarters when
Col. Mitchell received his high school
education at Bloomfield, entering The
State university Immediately after
graduating. He has not been in OF
tumwa a great deal except during his
vacations, nevertheless he has made
many friends here who will be pleased
to learn OF his advancement in his
chosen profession.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
BIC Iowa Corn Crop.

Des Moines, June 11.-Director Sage,
Of the Iowa weather and crop bureau,
believes that the 1900 crop of corn in
Iowa is going to be record breaker.
Men who have studied the conditions
report to the bureau that at no time in
ten years has the corn at this time of
the year looked 50 clean and appeared
to be in such perfect condition. Its
color is fine, the stalks are firm and
sturdy and the promise of a magnif-
cent crop is excellent. II believe there
will be consid erable increase in the
acreage Of corn in the state; it may
amount to two per cent. That does
not sound like much, but it means a
great deal when you remember that
the acreage last year was something
over 8,OOO,OOO."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
Street Incident.

''My Dear SIR exclaimed Lawyer
Bartholomew Livingston, meeting the
Rev. DR.. Archibald Windham on the
village street, 'sWhat does this mean?
/ thought you were laid up with all
sorts of bad diseases!"
"And SO was,' replied the reverend
gentleman, IT had an attack of indiges-
ton and from that time on my whole
system has been in diordered condi-
ton until I began taking Hoods sar-
saparilla which has put me on my feet
and cured all my stomach troubles
IT don't doubt it," said the lawyer.
"This same medicine cured my wife of
rheumatism and my little girl of scrof-
'ula. When they say it's the best medi-
cine money can buy, they only tell the
TRUTH
Eyes, yes, SO they do" replied the
minister, and the two passed on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
OBITUARY.
John G. w. smith.

One of the old pioneers OF Iowa, John
G. w. Smith, died at his home in Des
Moines township, Jefferson county,
June 4, 1900, aged rs years, months
and thirteen days. Mr.. Smith was
born in Harrison county, Ohio, Feb. %,
1925, where he grew to manhood. In
the year 1916 he came to the territory
of Iowa and settled in Jefferson county,
where he resided until his death with
the exception of two years spent in
California. In 1849 he was united in
marriage to Hanna Brown. This union
was blessed with five children, three
sons and two daughters. Two sons
died in youth. In 1852 he went to the
gold fields of California, going overland
with OK teams. In 1854 he returned to
his home and family in Iowa. Janua-
ry 30, 1869, his wife died leaving him
with five children. In June, 1869, he
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12

taking. The board of supervisors has
had the matter of offering a reward
under consideration for some time, but
upon looking up the law is just now
OF the opinion that it has no author
|ity to take that action, and unless it
does succeed in finding some law au-
thorizing it to do something of his
kind it is likely that the murderer of
Josiah Carr will go UNPUBLISHED so far
as the efforts of men are concerned.
FL. G. Carnes and Frank Lovlett, of
Company X, Fifty-frst regiment Iowa
National Guard, of Corning; Sergeant
FL. "A. Nordquin and I. r. Joubert, of
Company O. Red Oak; Sergeant j. II.
Hanks, of Company. C, Glenwood; Ser
geant j. A. Dunn, and Corporal B. r.
Baker, of Company B, Villisca, were in
the city this afternoon enroute to Ce-
dar Rapids where they will attend a
school of instruction of the Iowa Ma
tional Guard to 1e held in that city
June 10 to 16.
W. G. Field, foreman of the Curriers'
composing room, left Saturday night
for a months vacation trip to Chicago,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and
other places in Massachusetts. This
is the first vacation Mr.. Field has taken
for several years and he has more than
earned it by hard and faithful work.
While east Mr.. Field will represent the
Courier at the republican national cen
vention.
Part four OF the Courier's art Port
folio of the Paris Exposition" is ready
for distribution. The part contains
views OF Around the World the Cra-
die of the King OF Rome, the painting,
General Macard'' Entrance to the Hor-
ticultural Building, The Alma Bridge,
and the painting "a Salute TO the
Flag The views are exquisite ard
well worth securing. In fact the entire
series presents set of handsome views
that either framed or bound are wor-
thy place in the most fashionable
home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
RARE OPPORTUNITY
Pianos and Organs at Factory PrioeI
for Two Weeks Only.
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION
Those Needing an Instrument should
Investigate-Easy Payments
If Desired.

It does not take the brains of Dam
iel Webster Ito understand that the prin-
cipal item of cost in any manufactured
article to the user or consumer is the
enormous cost of selling the article. 1t
is estimated that this item of expense
alone is almost, if not quite, equal to
the cost of manufacture.
For example, no one can run reg
ular music store, pay rents, salaries
and commissions without adding at
least 500 to $3.50 to the cost of each
piano and $25 to $40 to the cost of
each organ.
We have come TO the conclusion that
this business can be done along a diff
|ferent line, and save the purchaser this
enormous profit, and as an experiment,
we will put conclusions and theory into
practice.
We have shipped direct from our fac
tory twenty pianos and as many or
gans of the latest styles and finishes
and propose to crowd one years bus
mess into two weeks Ga saving to our
customers of 111s months expense.)
The goods are here and they must be
sold and we will sell them at margin
that will make the margin on sugar
and coffee look green with envy.
Beginning Monday, June II, and con-
tinuing two weeks and no longer, we
will offer this beautiful stock of high
grade pianos and organs at factory cost
Every instrument marked in plain fig
ures and one price to all. Every in
strument is fully guaranteed by the
manufacturer for five years. To show
you that we mean business we offer
brand new pianos, full size and scale,
sold the world over in regular retail
way for not less than $275 to $500, in
this sale only $162. A new organ with
plate glass mirror, double coupler and
two full sets of reeds, always sells for
not less than SIS, in this sale $4e. The
whole stock at correspondingly low
prices.
Terms of sale will be SIS to $25
leash and 81 to $40 per month on
pianos, and SIS to So cash and 81 per
month on organs or on terms to suit
the customer. Remember that the sale
will positively last but two weeks. Call
early to secure choice. You will find
us at 221 East Main street, Ottumwa
Iowa. Store open every night with
good light. w. B. Brinkerhoff,
Special Agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
Federal Prisoner Pardoned.

Anamosa, June lief Harrison,
a United States prisoner, who carried
the distinction OF two life sentences
for robbery, has been set at liberty.
President Mckinley signed the papers
which have just reached here. May
IL, 1898, Harrison was received at the
Anamosa penitentiary from the Unit
ed States court for the northern dis
trict of Alabama. The marshal in
charge Of the prisoner surprised the
penitentiary officials by handing chem
two commitment papers, in each OF
which the warden was commanded TO
keep Harrison at hard labor during all
his natural life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
From Mondays daily.

EIOIu MOlOdy . 0d11Js
Walter Lewis, of Batavia, spent Sat
urday calling on relatives and friends.
Mrs. G. A. Shields, of Dudley, return
ed home Saturday after a brief visit
with friends.
Alfred Tox, of Appanoose county. is
visiting at the homes of South Ottum-
wa relatives and friends.
George Scully, who mas been attend
ing law school at the State University
at Iowa City, has returned home. Mr..
Scully has finished his course in that
department.
Rev. and Mrs. John HASTE departed
this morning for an extended sojourn
in Europe. They will visit in Scotland
and England and will also attend the
Paris exposition.
Several of the neighbors of Mrs. P.
III. Hedrick rendered reception Sat
urday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ Shearer, 116 North Willard
street, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Fl.
Hedrick, who leave this evening for
Pittsburg, Pa, to make that place their
future home. The house was prettily
decorated with flowers and ported
plants. About fifty were present who
enjoyed the pleasure of spending the
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Hedrick.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12

friends only by his acquaintance.
He was married June IA, 1881, to
Miss Florence NJ, Hyatt, Of Burlington.
To this union no children were born
but the couple adopted HarrylE. Staeb-
Ter, nephew of Mr.. staebler's, and
took him home. The wife together
with the adopted son are left to mourn
his demise.
The funeral was held at Charlton
Thursday morning under the auspices
Of Division No. 216, Order Of Railway
Conductors, and in terment was made
at New London. The pail bearers were
Claude Younkin, Edward Freel, Thorn
as Price, A. B. BLY,, Thomas Cline and
Jacob Fleming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
win Discus. prison problem.

Des Moines, June 18th governor
has been invited by ]. L. Milligan, gem
eral secretary, in behalf of the Nation
al Prison association, to appoint dele
gates to represent this state at the next
annual congress of that association, to
be held at Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 22 to
26. Not only are the officials Of pris-
ons eligible, but all are so who are in
terested in the solution OF the great
prison problem.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
opium Fiend suicid 81.

Bristow, June Sd, 81. Shane, an oc-
ulist from Cedar Falls, took two
ounce dose of laudanum at the Jones
House, which proved fatal. He has for
a number of years been an opium eat
er and had hard work to make a living
out Of his business owing to this and
the drink habit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
Death List increasing.

Gloucester, Ohio, June 9.--It is now
stated that the dead from the explosion
of gas in mine number two yesterday
number six or eight. Two more ex-
plosions occurred during the night
Three to four hundred men are thrown
out of employment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-12
New state Bowling Record.

Dubuque, June O.. George Schreiner,
of this city, established new bowling
record yesterday by making score of
257 in single game. The record of
the state was formerly held by James
Ryan, who made a score of 256 last fall.
In his game Schreiner made nineteen
strikes and two spares.
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Semi Weekly Courier
UHANaINa ADDREss,

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the NAME of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as well as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
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SOUTH oTTUmwA NEWS.
from Saturdays Daily.1

Henry Arnold is very i'll with pneu-
monia at his home on Queen Ann ave
nue..
Miss Esther Heacock, of 200 South
Schuyler street, has returned home
from visit with relatives and friends
at Lovilla.
Mrs. j. O. Parker and daughter, Miss
Mabel, royalty entertained the ladies'
missionary society of the Second Con
gregationa1 church at their beautiful
home, 1O2 North Ward street, yester-
day afternoon. A very interesting and
instructive program was rendered.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
FASHIONS FANCIES.
bright Colcrs Are Favored In Mil
linery-POpular Notions in
Hosiery. n.


No woman need think that she can
not have handkerchief waist simply
because some handl4erchiefs cost five
dollars apiece and entire waists $40.
There are others, and pretty waists,
too, that sell in some of the best de-
partment stores for 1918, says the New
York Times.
The small girl is to be as brilliant as
humning bird this season. She is
wearing all kinds Of bright sashes in
Powered and bright-colored ribbons,
and red is one of the colors most often
seen in her hats just now. Red seems
to be popular anyway, and cherries and
currants vie with red poppies. Ahower
hat entirely OF peoples, and big hat
at that, is a brilliant affair, and
black velvet bow accentuates it's bril-
lance.
The hats vary from those with rather
stiff rims and high crowns to low flats,
and these latter frequently have, after
the hat is trimmed, a covering of tulle
put over, enveloping them like veil.
Shaded layers of chiffon, one oyerlay-
ing the other cover the rims OF spring
and summer hats as they have those
of the winter. The crowns are of the
chiffon. Green or white grapes are
the one form Of decoration all millners
OF all degrees seem to agree upon this
year. They are to be seen everywhere,
bad prospect for the staying qualities
usually.
There are many OF the chiffon and
other thin material roses, and the
woman who makes her bonnets at
home will find them boon, for they
are pretty and effective. They come at
50 cents, and sometimes less, and from
that up to two or three dollars, and are
almost as big as cabbages.
All sorts of openwork stockings are
to be seen in all patterns and colors.
Many of the stockings are figured or
embroidered just over the instep where
the work will show with low shoes.
There are stripes that run lengthwise
and others that run the other way,
and there are polka dots of course, and
some figures, but mostly confined to
the instep. One pretty style of stock
ing has stripes separated by lace
stitches, and on alternate stripes is the
effect of feather stitching one in one
color and one in another.
Pretty underwear which will delight
people inclined to plumpness, who can
afford to wear it, is the silk jersey
trimmed with silk lace. 1t comes in
sets, the three undergarments, but the
pieces can be bought separately. They
are several dollars each. The under
waists, which gather in at the waist
and do not basque below, are from
$3.50 up. The chemise is one of the
prettiest of the garments when en-
broidered with the French bowknots.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
snvory Ponched Eggs.

. ] & 4
Break IN egg very carefully into
coffee cup and sprinkle it lightly with
salt and pepper. Have ready a small
stewpan containing some boiling beef
tea which has been nicely seasoned;
carefully slip the egg into the pan
and poach it in the usual way. When
it is done, place it on rather thick
round of buttered toast; tallcken a
small quantity Of beef tea quickly
with a little corn flour and pour it
over the egg. Another way OF serving
poached egg is as follows: Break a
new-laid egg into buttercd teacup,
season it with salt ard pepper and
place the cup in a stewpan contain
ing sufficient boiling water to reach
to rather more than half way up the
cup; as coon as the egg is set turn
it carefully on to piece OF hot but
tered toast. During the time the egg
is cooking boil small quantity of
cream in o saucepan, season it with
little celery salt and pepper and add
teaspoonful of chopped parsley to
it; pour the cream over the egg and
serve at once. A small hot-water
plate, with cover, should be used for
all hot dishes sent to an invaliG's
room, and remember that the cover
should be heated as well as the plate.
Washington Star.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14

10y -
Hon. John F Cowan Of Devils
Lake, the present Attorney General
of this state is candidate for Judge
of the Second Judicial District. His
candidacy is provisional on Judge
Morgan's going to the Supreme
Bench. Both Mr.. Morgan and Mr..
Cowan are known to nearly all Of
the voters Of Williston and vicinity,
and will have the almost unanimous
support Of the voters Of Williston
and of Williams county for their
respective positions.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14

Bloodshed, riot and disorder still
continue in full sway in St. Louis as
the strcet-car strike progresses. The
local authorities are doing all in their
power to maintain peace and order,
but seem powerless to enforce the
laws or to protect people or property.
Mass meetings of the citizens are be-
ing held, and drastic and decisive
measures will doubtless be decided
on in order to again control the sit
uation. Every thinking man will
see that the time must soon come
when compulsory arbitration Of some
kind will be used in the settlement of
these labor disturbances. AS mat
tiers now stand, when the strikers re-
sort to force to procure their rights,
the sympathy Of the public. which
might have been with the strikers at
first, changes, and the strikers are
not placed before the public in their
proper position on account of the ac-
tons of some the lawless element in
their body.