Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-16

pin and substantial gavel, on behalf
of the lodge. The NJ. w. A. then pro-
tceeded with their installation which
was carried on with great neatness and
dispatch. The exercises thruout were
greatly enjoyed by the large crowd
present and made a favorable impress
sion for the two lodges.
Mrs. Farber is confined to the house
by an attack of mumps.
Past Consul F. G. Woods, formerly of
this place, but now of Garden Grove.
came up Thursday evening and con-
Quoted the installation of officers in
the M. w. A., returning home Friday
morning.
Miss Daisy Vincent is reported quite
seriously i'll with an attack of typhoid
fever.
Rev. NJ. V. Written is able to be
around again after ten days siege of
sickness.
Prof. L. S. Wells, of Lucas, was down
Thursday evening to attend the install
lation.
Charlton, Jan. 15.-W. H. Van Zant
has resigned his position as railway
mail clerk on the Charlton & Indianola
railway postotfice and removed his IA
mily and household goods to Medford,
where they will make their future
home, he having secured employment
more to his liking. During their stay
in our city they have proved them
selves model citizens and excellent
neighbors and have made host of
friends who regret their departure, but
wish them success in their new home.
One of the most enjoyable affairs in
lodge circles was the joint installation
OF officers Saturday night by the ladies'
of the w. r. G. and the members of
the G. A. r. camp. A short literary
program. interspersed with musical Sc
lections by the Ladies' Mandolin club
was rendered before the exercises. The
work of the w. r. c. lodge was the
prettiest and most perfectly executed
installation ceremonies of any of the
lodges of the city showing much care
and training on the part of the particle
pants. The exercises of the G. A. r.
were short and impressive and all those
present enjoyed the evening immense
ly and went away praising the work of
the lodge.
The many Charlton friends of Mrs.
lucille Hardin Sargent, of Des Moines,
will rejoice to receive the news of the
arrival of ten pound baby boy at her
home.
Lawrence Hasselquist returned Sat-
urday from Des Moines where he had
been to attend the Inauguration of
Governor Shaw.
Mrs. J.. A. Carroll left Saturday for
a few days visit with relatives at Mel
rose.
j. NJ. Slater returned Saturday from
Sheridan, Mo-, where he had been for
several days, closing up deal for a
100 farm he had recently purchased
near that place.
VIM. Shannon, of Derby, was an over
Sunday visitor with his brother, j. ID.
Shannon, of this place.
q. c. johnson, of Pleasant township,
has departed for his old home in lii
nois where he expects to locate per-
manently. He left his wife behind at
the residence of his sister, Mrs. Elmer
johnson, until he gets settled.
The city of Charlton has purchased
six Millers smoke protectors for the
use of our fremen. They are an ar
rangement that protects the fireman
from smoke and heat and enable
them to work in the densest smoke.
The remains of VIM. S1arkey, one of
the Oldest and most highly respected
citizens of Lucas, who died suddenly
of paralysis Friday, while at dinner,
were brought here for burial Sunday
afternoon. The remains were follow
ed to the cemetery by large crowd
of friends from Lucas and were escort
ed by the members of Ismenger Post
No. is G. A. r. lodge of this place who
conducted the funeral at the grave.