Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
NEWS FROM NEAR By
Daily Doings of Some OF Ottunawa's
Close Neighbors.
Personal, SOCIAL and POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to
the Philosophical Observation of
Sasss, Are chronicled by The cour.
ier's Special Correspondents.
Charlton.

Charlton.
Charlton, Dec. 4.-Court convened
here Monday with Judge NJ. A. Rob
erts on the bench, and VIM. Perwitt,
as reporter. There is but little to
come before them this term, and their
work will be short, unless they take
up the liquor cases. The grand jury
was called and instructed, and re-
turned to their room for work The
trial Jurors were then called and in
structed to report for duty Wednes-
day morning at 9 o'clock. The Grand
jury for this term consists of the fol-
lowing: Pc. Murray, Washington town
ship; G. H. Kirkhart, Charlton: G..
q. Mason, English; E, b. Morgan,
Jackson; l.. A. Thompson, Pleasant;
Ira Jones, Otter Creek; A. Sellers,
Cedar; l.. Gillespy. Lincoln: c. W.
! Callahan, Liberty; ]. w. Rosa, Ben
ton; d. M. Davis, Warren; Jos. Bon
del, Union
There is nothing important to come
before this term of court except the
Sargent Clever stealing case, and the
Essex $4,000 damage suit and the
session will probably be short, with
probabilities of clearing the docket.
Rev. G. W. Wilson, an evangelist
from Providence, r. l., arrived in the
city Saturday evening to assist Rev.
Vollmer, of the M. e. church, in his
series of revival meetings.
Miss Sadie Andrews, who has been
confined to her home for the past
week with an attack of tonsilitis,
has so far recovered as to be able to
resume her duties at Cruzen's store.
The Charlton dancing club has
changed it's name to the Marquette
club, and expects to continue the or
ganization permanently in the form of
club. They will give their weekly
dance Wednesday evening.
Lloyd Penick left Sunday for a few
days pleasure trip to Chicago.
Hal Hatchett, of Russell, stopped
over in Charlton Sunday on his way
home from Colorado, where he had
been looking after mining interests.
Janet and Gross Throckmorton, who
have been spending their vacation
with their parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Throckmorton. returned to their
studies at Simpson college Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Carson, of Lincoln
township, have rented their farm, and
moved to Charlton, to make their
home for the winter.
Elmer Howard, who has been pass
ing the summer at Hemmingford.
Neb., has returned to his home in
Charlton and will remain until after
the holidays.
Miss Della Wright has returned to
her studies in Des Moines, after a
short vacation spent with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wright, of Lucas
county.
Mrs. Ed Walton, Mrs. Flora w.
Marshall and Miss Ida Wheeler at
tended the dedication of the new
M. E. church at Derby, Sunday.
Miss May Lorimer, student of
Simpson college, returned to her
school duties Monday, after a short
visit with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Lorimer, of this place.
Charlton, Dec. 5.-(SpeciaD-Th
twenty fourth anniversary of the es.
Establishment of the Charlton Volunteer
fire department occurred Monday
evening and the occasion was celebra1-
ed in a fitting manner by banquet
and ball. The banquet was an elabor.
ate affair of which fully 500 people
partook. A fine literary and musical
program was given, after which the
floor was cleared and the guests en-
enjoyed dancing. The music was fur
nished by the City Guard band. The
department will realize about 5000
from the affair and are well pleased
With the success it attained
9. M. Prather, an old resident Of Lu
cas- county, but for the past two years
resident of Walla Walla, Washing
ton, is renewing old acquaintance ii.
and around Charlton.
Eugee Nafus, for many years con-
located at Lowell, Indiana, was ia
Charlton Monday calling upon old
friends. He attended the firemen' s
banquet, having been member of the
department for many years.
w. o. Sanquist, of Lucas, was be.
forc the commissioners of insanity
Tuesday and was adjudged to be in
sane. He is young man and about
two years ago suffered sun stroke
which unbalanced his mind. He was
taken to the hospital and was recently
released on parole.
Miss Vada Stottengrene, of Lincoln
township who has been in Chicago
taking medical treatment has returlr
ed to her home. Her many friends
will be grieved to learn that she is no
better.
The day in court Tuesday was con-
s,imed mostly with probate work.
Prank Hilley and Richard Thompson,
Jr. both Of Lucas, were arraigned on
the charge of selling liquor and We're
given until Tuesday to enter plea.
The grand jury is in working order
and has returned an Indictment
against Moses Sargent on the charge
OF grand larceny. The most in1por.
tant case which will come before the
court is the damage case of Charles
/. Essex vs. Ell Manning, sheriff OF
Lucas county; j. M. Harrison and Joe
Ballou, both Burlington detectives,
The amount involved is $4,000. A
change of venue may be taken to
Monroe county. as there was or for.
NOR trial.
Miss May McMasters and Miss May
Linn departed Monday for Derby
where they will go to begin their dut,
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