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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Wiseman-Seems to me you
come home from the theater wearing a
pretty long face,
Wiseman-Oh, well-sad play. Trag-
ic ending.
Mrs. Wiseman-Why. how did it end
Wiseman (mournfully)- They mar
ried--Tit-BitA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

1t is asserted that the future Will see two
canals binding the Atlantic to the Pacific
ocean. The value of such connection cannot
be too highly estimated. 1t will bring added
prosperity to the nation, as surely as Hos
letters Stomach Bitters brings health to the
dyspeptic. If you cannot get rid of your in
digestion, constipation, dyspepsia or bilious
ness try the Bitters, and never accept any
thing in place of it if you wish to get wen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

The Mexicans allay their thirst by che,
ing Chicle, which is the main ingredient
Whites "Yucatan" Gum.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken {
Is cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 800 Thir
Ave-, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

when he discovered he was in love with
her he ran away" Sensible man." "Not
very. He took her with him" Town Top
les.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

If you wish to have beautiful, clear whit
clothes. ask for Red Cross Ball Blue R
fuse limitations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

The wise man, under the impulse of I
morse, kicketh himself; but the fool soa
eth himself-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

It is a mystery to Us where all the ba
open trolley cars-Detroit journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Miss Rocksey@'"The count says he win
die if 1 don't marry him. Do you think a
broken heart ever results fatality" De Sim
Topics
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Visitor-You seem to do a good bar bust
ness.
. Seaside Hotel Proprietor-RatherW We've
just offered prize to the first fellow who
sees the sea serpent.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Wisdom has an uphill fight against
fool.-Chicago Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

-Ida-"Isn't she bare-faced soubrettes
May-''No, dear; her face is covered wit
paint."-N. o. Times-Democrat.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Each package of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly
Sold by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund money if fails to cure 25s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28
Arithmetic Class.

Teacher (pointing at problem)-Now
James, what comes after the dollar?
James-Pa says it's the collectors, ma am
Syracuse Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28
what a Moxul Can Do.

That was remarkable demonstration of
what a Mogul can do, that occurred on the
New York Central the other day, when en-
CINE No. 948, one of the new Moguls, hauled
out train No. IL, the Southwestern Limited,
made up of two mail cars, five passenger
coaches and nine Wagner cars, sixteen cars
in all. The total weight of the train was
l,832, 600 pounds, or ql6 tons, and the length
of the train, including the engine, was PIP
feet, or nearly a quarter of mile. This
engine made the running time of the train
between New York and Albany, l43 miles,
In three hours and fifteen minutes.
There is no railroad in the world which
has better roadbed, more skillful engi-
aeers, or better equipment, backed by loyal
men always alert for the safety of their pas
SSsngers' than the, New York Central and
match its corps of men, from President Cal
lLaway down the long line of employees, to
watch their sections of rail through the
long hours of the night and day, in order to
safeguard the lives of the travellers on trains
whirling by their humble shanties, many of
which nestle closely to the rails under their
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from the Albany
Times-Union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Be natural; borrowed garments seldom
fit well.-Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Red Cross Ball Blue is the best in til
world. Large 2 OF. package costs cents
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

The .cow tree" of Venezuela gives a
duid resembling. tasting like and
possessing close chemical affinity to-
nnw's milk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

The Best Prescription for Chil1s
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinine in
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28
To BE Concise

Young man." said the editor to the
budding Journalist, who brought him col
umn story which could have been told bet
ter in ten lines, when a man discovers his
house is ablaze he doesn't go to the window
and tell the passers-by that half an hour
ago what threatened to be terrible conha-
grafton broke out in the upper story of the
palatial mansion occupied by Mr.. Jeremiah
Dickens. He simply rushes to the front,
and shouts: .Fire!' Be concise, young man. u
st. Louis Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

GUM, England and Italy has not
only been rapidly losing ground. but
Germany now exports to those coun-
tries certain kinds of glass, such as
bottles of every description, etc. Nat
urally, the German manufacturers
have not yet reached that stage where
they can compete with Belgium in
mirrors or with Venice in fancy-col-
ored decorations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

Every mother information of vital value her
young daughter That daughter is legacy
the for her future largely in the the
osner change that develops the thought
on the watch day and night physical
weibelng OF her daughter, will the her
children Also
When the young girls thoughts become sluggish when
she headaches fantness exhibits
limbs, dim, desire for solitude and dislike the
society OF other girls when she is mystery herself
friends then the mother should aid promptly
such time the greatest aid Lydia e. Pink
this hour of trial.
The following letters from Miss are practical proof
OF MIS- Plnkhams efficient advice to young women.
Miss Good asks Mrs. Pinkham for HeIp.
nuehbo
monthly periods
would
Tor SIX MONTHS and it has stopped
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

The manufacture of glass in Ger
many has become thriving indus
c, r,. try. The number
In Germany. S - nos
employment to about $4,000 work
men. This is good showing, when
it is considered that the production
of glass is comparatively new thing
for the empire. For the past so
years the import from Austria, Bel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-09-28

work very hard. would be very much pleased il
you would tell me what to do. Miss PEARL Coon,
Cor. 18th Avenue and Yeslar Way, Seattle, Wash.
The Happy Result.
February 10TH 1900.
-. DEAR MRS PNKHAM:I cannot praise Lydia
=. f1nkhams Vegetable Compound enough. It is
just simply wonderful the change your medicine
has made in me. feel like another person NV
work is now pleasure to me- while before using
your medicine it was burden. To-day 1 am a
healthy and happy girl. I think if more women
would use your Vegetable Compound there would be
less suffering in the world. 1 cannot express the
relief have experienced by using Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.'-M PEARL Good
Cor Goth Avenue and Yeslar Way, Seattle, Wash.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
NoTICE-To Whom il May Concern: Notice

NOT1CE-To Whom il May Concerns: Notice
~ is hereby given that there has been led in
the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, of Wapello
county, Iowa. and also in the Office of the Sec.
rotary of State of the state of Iowa, Articles of
Incorporation of Beck Chemical Company.
ical Co. " and its principal place of business is
Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa. The general
nature OF the business to be transacted by said
corporation, is the sale of drugs and the manu-
facture of proprietary medicines. The author.
lied capital stock is $25,000, divided into shares
of $40 each; and no certificate of stock shall be
issued until same is paid for. Said corporation
shall commence business on receipt of its cer-
tifcate from Secretary of State of the state of
Iowa, and shall continue for period ofttwenty
years. The affairs of this corporation shall be
conducted and managed by a board of directors
which shall consist of three stockholders and
shall be elected by the Stockholders at the reg
the first day of June, each year. Until the reg
u1ar meeting of said stockholders, said board of
directors shall consist of the president, vice
president and secretary. The officers of this
corporation shall consist of President, Vice
President, Secretary, who shall be elected by
the stockholders at their annual meeting in
June of each year. Until said meeting of the
act as the officers of this corporation, viz:
W.R Beck, President.
Charles Hall, Vice President.
Morgan Griswo1d, Secretary
Calvin Manning, Treasurer.
The Indebtedness of said corporation shall
not exceed two-thirds of its paid up capital
stock. The private property of the members of
ate debts.
Ottumwa, Iowa. January 8, 1siw.
w. II. BECK, Pres.
Attest: Morgan Griswold, Secy.
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SELMA.

Selma, Jan. 11.-G. w. Noble came
down from Des Moines Saturday and
he and Mrs. Noble and children started
on the 9th for West Point in Lee coun-
ty to visit Mr.. Mobiles father there,
the Rev. L. w. Noble.
Joseph StrangIhas word from his
son-in-law, Eli Lefever, living in Ari-
IONA, that Mrs. Ethel Leftover is very
ill. -
Road Supervisors Mccullough is con-
tinuing the work of Strengthening the
channel of Stump creek, above the two
to them, o. S. Sears and sons being
employed on the job.
G. w. Donald is visiting his family
at Donnelson and G. w. Cranky has
charge of the mill in his absence
Albert Haverfield, of Ottumwa, is
here at w. r. Sutton's. His son, Will
liam, who is member of the First reg
iment United States cavalry regulars,
has recently been promoted and com
missioned to lieutenant captaincy.
The paling and shipment of hay
from this point is still going on, Cam
bins steam-power compress now bal
ing at L. w. Gardeners. C. ID. Over
turf is buying and shipping hay, while
Mr.. Pepper has bought and is holding
quite a lot of corn.
The river is again fordable here.
There will be a public sale at Mr..
Evans Saturday next
j. d. Grimes, of Bladensburg, paid
our town business visit last Friday,
meeting with some old time friends.
The large attendance at the protract-
ed meetings here continues with fire.
quent accessions to the church mem
bership. Rev. Taqnes indefatigable Ia
'bors are highly appreciated by our
community.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
TELL ABOUT 1T
An Ottufnwa Citizen is Pleased to do
1t for the Benefit of Others

ioi 'no Deneiil VI V1ners
When you know good thing tell it.
lit will not lessen its goodness.
But will do good to others.
There's more misery just like it.
There are lots of lame backs in OF
tumwa.
It's busy place and backs are used.
There's urinary trouble to large ex-
tent.
Colds affect the kidneys.
The kidneys are the cause, not the
colds.
Keep them in shape and life is life
Doan's Kidney Pills do perfect work.
Are for the kidneys only.
Ottumwa people testify TO their merit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
MUNTERvILLE,

Munterville, Jan. 11.-Last evening
was the yearly church meeting Of the
Lutheran congregation a Munterville.
There was very good attendance and
considerable interest was manifested.
Nearly all the church officers We're re-
elected. The ministers salary was in
creased 500 for the year, also the or
ganist, Miss Mildred Anderson--her
salary being increased $40 for the year,
which shows she is very much liked as
an organist.
Sunday evening at II O'Clock occur
red the death of Miss Sophia Peterson,
west of Munterville, after short ill
ness of quick consumption, she being
about 1s years of age. The interment
took place yesterday at 2 p. M, at the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
HOLDS MOTHER REsPoNslHLE.
Coroner,s Jury Says Christian Science
Trea tment Caused Death.

Council Bluffs, Jan. 9.-Coroner
Treynor, of Council Bluffs, yesterday
morning completed the inquest over
Ethel Yates, the young woman from
Tabor, who died last FRIDAY night, the
alleged victim of her parents belief in
faith healing. The jury returned a
verdict to the effect that in their opili-
ion the death of Ethel Yates was due
TO neglect, and that the Brother"
James mentioned in the evidence and
Mrs. p. B. Yates, the mother of the
girl, are responsible for her fate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
METHODIST MATTERS.
Presiding Elder Makes His First yisft-
alton.

\. A
The Iowa Methodist, speaking of
Methodist church matters in this dis
trict says:
''The Ottumwa District, Iowa Con-
ference, is moving forward successfully
on all lines of church work. The new
presiding elder. Rev. j. w. Lambert
has made his first visitation and re-
ceived a hearty welcome. His genial
manner and able sermons render him
very popular. He has been instrument
tai in securing an advance in salary
for thirteen pastors. Revivals have
been held in many charges and many
persons added to the church. The ex-
act number enrolled will be given later.
The First church, Ottumwa, Rev. DR..
F. Il. Brush, pastor, has employed a
deaconess, Miss Jessie Wycoff. The
address of Presiding Elder Lambert, is
Mr.. Pleasant"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
NORTH ENGLISH,

North English, Jan. II. Revival
meetings are in progress at the M. E..
church.
Mrs. John o'Brien died Friday, of
last week. She was loved by the COM
munity. The funeral was held Sun
day, Jan.7.
Mrs. j. L. Gill is teaching the gram
mar room, the place having been va
Gated by Miss Lulu Holson.
Mrs. Abbey Mahannah, of Tobias,
is visiting relatives at this place.
Mrs. O. f. Mason, of South English,
is visiting in town.
Miss Nora Dickson, of Norfolk, Neb.,
is visiting at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Mahan-
nah.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11

LusSeran church, of which deceased
was a me~>5er.
Miss Ida Burnsdet returned to OF
tumwa yesterday after spending the
holidays at Munterville with her par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johannus Pearson
gave a dinner party to number of
their neighbors and friends last Thurs
day. 1t was beautiful, warm day af-
ter the cold holiday weather and ev-
erybody knows what bountiful table
Mrs. Pearson sets, so it is needless to
say that all did Justice to the fine din
ner that was served. Those present
We're: Messrs. aud AIesdames Albert
johnson, j. Carlson, A. Allen, c. H.
Swanson Gust Burgeson, Messrs. E.
Teleen,, Nsls Swenson, Mrs. M. +. Ho-
hanson and l.. L. Swenson and wife.
Alec Anderson, east of Munterville,
came very near having a serious acct
dent last Wednesday. He was riding
horseback and some dogs scared his
horse, causing it to throw him on the
frozen ground, injnring his face and
causing him to lose consciousness for
short time. Otherwise he was injur-
ed seriously.
c. f. Swanson is walking with a
cane these days, caused by colt get
ting him against the wall in the barn,
and squeezing him, thereby injuring
his hip.
Mrs. Charley Johnson is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Gustafson, in Soap
Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houdyshell were in
Munterville yesterdav on their way tic
Blakesburg.
Alex johnson, near Munterville, has
a very sore hand. He injured it in
some way trimming hedge fence, and
has had to see physician several
times, and it is still in a serious condi,
ton.
Anyone wishing to subscribe for the
iOttumwa Courier can subscribe of the
Munterville correspondent, l.. L. Sven
son, and receive just as prompt atten'
ton as to go direct to the Office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11

EXECUTORS NoTIcE.-Notice is hereby
~ given to all persons interested, that on the
9th day of january, A. d. 1900, the undersign-
ed was appointed by the Clerk of the District
Court of Wape1lo county. Iowa, executor of the
estate of Flora B. Graves, deceased, late of said
county. All 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 January 9, 1900.
BELLE G.. FIEDLER,
Executor.
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INCONSISTENCIES, EXCURSION.
Jan. IS, Feb. 8, 20, March 8. 20, April
3, II, 1900, Via H., G. r.. g. N. Ky.

On above dates round trip tickets,
good 81 days, will be sold at rate of a
single rare plus So to all points on this
line in Iowa, Minnesota and South Da-
kato, north of and including Shell
Rock, Abbott Crossing and Waverly.
Tickets will also be sold at this rate
to large number of cities and towns
in Northern, Western and Southern
states.
ror further information call on b.,
c. r. & N. agents or address Jno. G.
Farmer, A. G. j. & Il. A.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11

S
Z. Holden. property and will move to
Hayesville next week and take the
world easy.
J. s. Chase sold his personal proper
~ Tuesday at public auction and has
moved to Hayesville.
O. w. Childs has sold his farm for
$40 per acre. Mir. Childs thinks some
OF engaging in the implement business.
Ed. Bryant, of Missouri, is visiting
his uncle, Aaron Bryant of this place.
Rev. Brown, of Ottumwa, is holding
series of meetings at Bethel.
Miss Maggie Dyer, of Wyandotte,
Kan, is visiting relatives and friends
at Hayesville and Sigourney.
The Spiritualsts gave masked ball
at their hall Saturday evening.
Riley Murdocll, who has been visit
ing the Richardson and Conner fami-
lies, left for his Illinois home Wednes-
day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
r Blackburn Elected

Frankfort, Kv., Jan. 10.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. 1.-THE houses met in Joint
session at noon, compared the ballots
for United States senator taken by each
house separately yesterday, and declar-
ed Blackburn elected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
cONIPETINE.

Competine, Jan. 11.-Miss Luella
Robertson was the guest of friends in
Martinsburg last week.
l. L. Pettis, of Hampton, is visiting
friends here.
The little daughter of Thomas Rifle
fell from chair one day last week
and broke her arm.
Miss Viola BEEN has returned to her
home in Hedrick after two weeks
visit with Miss Katherine Dickills.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Hawthorne are
rejoicing over the arrival of a baby
boy.
c. A. Dickey and H. H. Dickens were
Ottumwa business callers Monday.
Miss Lulu Pollock spent Sunday at
her home in Martinsburg.
One of the most pleasant evenings of
the season was spent at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. C. Dickins when about
thirty-five friends had assembled in re-
spouse to invitations by Mrs. Dickins.
Oysters were served and the evening
too quickly passed in playing progress
sive carroms and in pleasant converse
ton
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
HAYESVILLE.

Hayesville, Jan. 11.-W. S. Holden
shipped his household goods Tuesday to
Winfield where he will make his future
home. Mr.. Holden will engage in the
lumber business.
Aaron Butcher has purchased the w.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doings of Hawkeye Citizens at Il,
Nations Capital. II,

Washington, Jan. 10.-An abstract
of the condition of the national banks
OF Iowa, exclusive of Des Moines, at
the close of business on Dec. 2, as re-
ported to the comptroller of the cur
rency, shows the average reserve to
have been 2403 per cent, against 33.9S
per cent on September z; loans and
discounts increased from $34 1887 TAO to
$43, 815,2i7; stocks and securities de-
creased from $2,378,590 to So, 22O,O 62;.
gold coin from S., 7s0,296 to $l,6O4,9
total specie from $2,616,4s1 to $685.
1858; lawful money reserve from SO $751;
$50 to $3,629,652; individual deposits
increased from $39,947,325 to $4O,752,-
1O6.
A postoffice was established at Knier-
in, Calhoun county, and David H.
French appointed postmaster.
The postoffice at Center, Dubuque
be sunplied by rural free delivery from
Dubuque.
Eta Casebolt has been commissioned
postmaster at Ola.
Charles Zabokitsky has been APP
pointed postmaster at Walford, Ben
ton county, vice Frank Zabokitsky, re-
signed.
Iowa Patents.
Frederick w. Foster, Burlington,
snoke tenoning machine; George w.
Porter, iuscatine, printing press;
George NJ. Ross, Grinnell, attachment
for potato harvesters; VIM. E. Sauer-
man, Cincinnati, rotary derrick; Peter
j. A. Schnoor, Holstein. automobile;
George A. Seely, Emmetsburg, table
leveler; Samuel A. Wilson, Ocheyedan,
adjustable hood for vapor stoves;
John H. Golden, Emmetsburg, ball
Caster.
Iowa Pensions.
Increase-Andrew j. Longerbeam,
Mechanicsyille, SIS to $40; Jas. Reed,
Union, So to SIP; Edward j. Bentley,
Boone, Sc to $s. Original-Alfred B.
Gray, Atlantic, So; Vietts W. Allbee,
Waterloo, So; Ara Beecher, Casey, $40;
Robert Leedle, Otranto, Sc; Andrew j..
Ferguson, Monroe, $40. Original wild
ows-Eliza Heath, New Hampton, $12;
Alwine j. Hausknecht, Burlington,
So; Marv Jane Montgomery, Waukon,
$12.
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Iowa Pensions.

The Courier wants copies of its week
ly papers of January 3, June ~ and 30,
September S, and II, and November
Fl, 1899. Anyone having copies of
these papers will confer a favor upon
the Courier by leaving them at this
Office. h4l pay S cents a copy for
them.
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killed by Boiler Explosion.

Dubuque, Jan. Especial 1.-The
boiler in Beaches soap factory explod.
ed this afternoon, killing four men.
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NEWS FROM NEAR BY
[Continued from page 81

ment for the evening. A very elaborate
supper was served. The tables were
beautifully decorated. Those present
We're: Misses Mary Wise, Julia Hills,
Mabel Hartman, Minnie Amelang of
South Ottumwa, Fern Hills, Edith
Norton, Edna Hartman, Alice Ander-
son, Alice Mills, Nellie Dreamer;
Messrs. Jue Hunnell, Jr., Will Wise,
Lon Huffstutter, Claude Kennedy,
Arch Lloyd, Levi Lloyd, Harry Weist,
Clarence Sewall, Linn Hinkley, Dwight
Norton. Bobert Brown, Frank jacques
Mrs.JC. E. Dibble was an Ottumwa
visitor the first of the week
MIS-. VIM. Cooper and son George
hays returned from Horton, Kan.
Charley Bierce is again able to be
around.
Mr.. McKranezer, of Ottumwa, is in
town today.
Messrs. d. A. Jay and NJ. Hilles are
in Dies Moines in the interests of the
Big Four fair.
Frank Shore was in Ottumwa yes
terday.
Minnie Amelang returned today to
her home in Ottumwa.
N. Reed went to Des Moines today.
Miss Margaret st. John, of Keosau-
qua, is in town today.
Mrs Dowell and baby went to Ottum-
wa today.