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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30
Imported Raisins Arc High.

Imported raisins will be high this
Christmas, owing to considerable
shortage in the Malaga crop. A great
storm on September 10 swept over the
famous Malaga raisin district doing
great damage not only to the grapes
still on the vines, but to those that had
been cut and dried. This heavy storm
was followed by succession Of cloudy
and rainy days, which made is i'm
possible for the grapes to dry properly.
and besides rendered worthless large
quantity of grapes that were still on
the vines. 1t Is now estimated that
the raison crop is short fully 80 per
cent.-Washington letter Brooklyn
Eagle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30

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ss AT dIeIlefand u cures worst
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30
REPUBLICAN SPECIMEN BALLOT.

away from the polls hundreds OF men
who. while not absolutely afraid that
their employers would discharge them
for being OF opposite politics. would
rather remain away from the polls and
not run any risks.
1T has been suggested that one reg
istration day be for democratic voters.
another day for republican.
1.-THE same objection applies to that.
Both these plans would cut down the
vote and give the party bosses oppor-
tunity to get list of the party voters
and whip employers into line"
JOHN TALMAN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30
Taxing oxford University.

For many years the municipal author
tiles of oxford, England, have thought
the valuation put on their university
buildings for taxation purposes too
low. A new valuation has just been
made, by which the college properties
will be assessed on values raised by no
less n sum than G21,524 ($104,745).
The university will, of course, resist
this attempt to draw from their cof-
fers. and long and expensive litigation
may be expected.-Joseph H. Warner.
In Chicago Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30
..Stick" in Soda Water Pays Tax....

into the soda water which he dlspenses
from his fountain. The department
thought for two weeks and then an
pounced that, If the brandy, gin or
rum amounted to 2 per cent or the
soda water. the special tax must be
paid. But It won't have to be paid RI
the rum is so small in quantity that
II merely gives Il flavor" to the wa
ts-.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30

The old, old joke about the WIN ,.,a, a,
the soda water fountain has receiVeu
a new lease of life from the stern anu anu
uniocular department of Internal rev
enue, A few weeks ago one y. W.
Heinze, in the well-known ana @ pus'
ling metropolis of Mankato' MINI, Vim.
asked the collector if he would ,,or nave
10 nay the special tax as retaii nn,,v l.uuT
saa,r. =, hs put a stick occasional'S
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-11-30

ment on the Minneapolis experiment
Is the general opinion among all
classes that the finest aldermanic
ticket on both sides that ever faced
the voters on election day was nomi-
mated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01

for two years, and was very successful,
being sent thence to Point Commerce
in Greene county. In 1845 he was sta
toned at Bloomington, Ind, and APP
pointed presiding elder, which office
he held for four succeeding years. He
held eight camp meetings in one year
and also filled vacancies in Vincennes,
Evansville and other towns. Tn 1887,
his parents being deceased, and the
parents of his wife being residents of
Iowa, he also concluded to locate in
the Hawkeye state, and by his request
was transferred from the Indiana con-
ference, being stationed at Ottumwa,
and held his first meetir~ =, lhiS city.
He was stationed here for two years,
and then had CHARGE of the Blakesburg
circuit, thereafter the Agency circuit,
and in 1860 went to Mt. Pleasant, hav-
ing been appointed presiding elder of
the Burlington district. At the close
of four years spent in Iowa. he was
appointed to Mt. Pleasant c;~n,,;t and
then travelled wear and half, being
thereafter appointed by Bishop James
to Mt. Pleasant district to fill a vacan-
cy caused by the decease of Rev. David
Worthington. Afterwards he was sent
to the Mliddletown circuit two years,
Winfield circuit two years, Canaan
three years, Dahlonega two years, and
Batavia one year. His health then be-
gan to fail, and at the conference OF
1883 he was kindly placed on the SUI
perannuated list, being broken down,
but holding a membership in the cons
ference.
For forty-seven years Rev. Anthony
Robinson labored zealously in the min
istry. He was possessed of more than
ordiary abilitw and cheerfully gave
his time and his talents for the Mas
ter's cause. Rev. Robinson was an alb
olitionist in principle and was an earn
est temperance worker, having exert
ed his influence whenever possible
against the influence of spirituons
liquors.
Rev. Anthony Robinson was. united
in marriage with Miss Sarah Ann
Hammond, in Warwick county, Ind,
October z, 1888. Mrs. Robinson died
June is, 1897. Six children We're born
to this union, three of whom are de-
ceased. one having died in infancy.
The other two now deceased are: Ed
ward A. and Martha, wife of Rev. Ed
ward e. Schreiner. Those who are
left to mourn their loss are: Mary r.,
wife of Rev. j. w. Mcdonald, now de-
ceased; Sarah W., wife of T. j. Zol-
lars, Denver, Colo, and William T., of
Russell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Constable Campbell Gets Colored man
Whom He Saw Stealing.
From T1lesday's Dailv

Larkin johnson, colored, seems
determined to break into Jail. A Cour-
Ter reporter entered Justice Ballard's
court shortly after noon today, saw
the colored gentleman sitting in court
and supposed he was an offender, as
he had seen him in police court but a
day or two previous, and asked what
Larkin was up for. The court said
that he had not offended in the least
that he knew of. In short time Lar
kin walked out of the Office and down
to the street, Constable Campbell fol
lowing. When in front OF the DoIy
clothing store the officer saw Larlsn
quietly take a pair of boots from the
show case in front OF the establish
ment. Constable Campbell promptly
took the colored man in charge. He
was taken to Squire Billiards. court,
where he plead guilty and was, giveil
fifteen days in jail, 1t is due to Goa
stable Campbell's intuition that Lar
kin is behind the bars, and that Mr.
Doty recovered his property With 50
little trouble.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
MRS. GEBHART DEAD.
Aged Resident of Ottumwa Passes
Away Wednesday.
From Wednesdays Daily.

n ~
Mrs. Martha Gebhart, after brief
illness, died at the advanced age OF
IS years, at her residence on the cor
ner Of Fifth and Wapello streets, at 1
o'clock this morning.
She was born April 25, 1915, at Read
ing, Pa, where she resided until 1924,
when she removed with her parents to
Ohio. She was married at Miamisburg,
OHIO, December s, 1888, to N. L. Geb-
hart, where the family continued to
reside on farm until 1874, at which
time they removed to Wapello county
The family first settled on a farm south
of the river, short distance south oil
what is now South Ottumwa, and con-
tinued to reside there until 1919, when
they removed to Otttimwa, having pur.
chased for home the lot where the
First Presbyterian church now stands
Her husband died In 1862 and she con.
tinued to reside at the homestead above
mentioned for many years, and un-
til she removed to the home where she
died.
She was the mother of eight chill
dren, two of whom died in infancy
Her son. a. NJ. Gebhart, lieutenant oil
Company d, Fifteenth Iowa infantry
enlisted in November. 1861, and was
killed at the battle of Atlanta, July
%, 1864. he had been twice captured
AMI was confined for a time in both
Andersonville and Libbey prisons.
Five children still survive to mourn
her death-A1rs. Elizabeth Dibble, nov
of San Diego, CAL; Mrs. w. 7. Major
OF Ottumwa; N. L. Gebhart, of Nor
Il xN-1l1 s.N. n .,e. ~ d. H. -.
iCenterville, and DR.. e. N. Gebhart, Of
Reedley, Cal. Mrs. Gebhart united with
the German Reformed or Lutheran
church in childhood, and remained 4
member of that church until 1877
when she united with the First Con
gregational church of Ottumwa, o
| which she continued member dowr
| to the time of her death. During al
this time she lived true and con
sistent Christian life.
She was quiet and unobtrusive il
her manners, was thoroly devoted tt
her family and home, aud was warm
hearted, true, and sincere friend. Sh,
bravely endured all the hardships o
pioneer life, and tho her time ant
energies were taxed with the care ant
nurture of large family, she Away
found time to extend sympathy an,
help to those who We're in sorrow o
distress or who in any way needet
her sympathy and help. Thru thes
kindly traits she won for herself man,
friends. and will be sincerely incurred
by all who came in contact with her
and had the opportunity to learn AM
4 prize her worth She will be especial,
missed by the old settlers of Ottumwa
who are bound together by so man,
| ties, born of the hardship and sacra
fees of those early days. How rapid,
these pioneers are passing away.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
SOLDIER LAID 10 REST.
Winfield Hagey, Who Died In the Phil-
ippInes, Buried at batavia.

Batavia, Feb. 2S.-The remains OF
Winfield Hagey, an American soldier
who died in Cuba, were buried here
Sunday with military honors.
Mr.. Hagey was the son of Mrs Emma
Smith, and the adopted son Of his aunt,
Mrs. Mary Hagey. He was born on
March 1S, 1882, and grew up in Batavia,
where he was known by everyone and
greatly liked, for he was one of Ba-
tavia's brightest boys, and had most
kind and generous disposition.
He enlisted in the regular army at
Ottumwa, April 5, 1899, and was sent
at once to Jefferson Barracks, Mis-
souri,, from which place he was assign
ed to service in Troop /, Seventh cav
airy, U. S. A., which was then stationed
at Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. Soon after ar
irving there he contracted pneumonia,
from which he died on May IA, in the
military hospital at that place, and
the following day was buried with the
honors of war, the services being con-
Quoted by Father Croft, of the United
States army.
In a letter from Father Croft to
Mrs. Hagey and Mrs. Smith, he wrote
| that Winnie--as he was known to ev-
eryone here was an excellent soldier
and popular with his comrades and
liked by his officers; that he was hap
| ply at the last and glad to die for his
country, even tho it was not on the
| field OF battle; that his last thoughts
and message were Cor the loved ones
at home. He was the first Of his regi-
ment to die on foreign soil.
At the request of his relatives his
i hOHu liCinf DC. nc.
Bile after cold weather commenced, and
sent home, arriving here at / p. m,
Wednesday, the 21st. 1t was taken at
once TO the home OF Mrs. Hagey the
home OF his childhood and young man.
hood-and remained there until Sum
day. in order that Company N, Iowa
National Guard, whose ranks the
young soldier was SO anxious to join
at the beginning of the war with
Spain, could attend the funeral. A
firing squad of eight men, six pail
| bearers, two trunpeters and two Of
ficers, were detailed to have charge OF
the funeral, and were commanded bS
ex-Captain +. R. Thompson, Troop K,
First cavalry. Other members of Com
pany NJ and many veterans of the
Civil war marched as an escort.
| At 2 o'clock the remains were taken
to The Methodist church, where relig-
ious services, consisting Of prayer and
an address by Rev. A. E. Thornley,,
and singing by the choir, were held.
Then to the sad strains of the bugles
the procession was formed and march.
ed to the cemetery, where with regu-
lar military exercises. the burial sery.
ice of the Methodist church being read
by Rev. Thornley,, the honored dust
was laid to rest. The coffin, over
which was spread an American flag
and around which was drapery OF
bunting, was covered with flowers
the tender tribute OF his loving friends
and relatives.
It was lowered into the grave, three
volleys were fired, taps" were sounded
and all that is mortal OF another sol
4 der boy was left to sleep, this time in
his own beloved country, and close te
i all he ,hpld most dbar. s4l
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
institution. His efforts in locating the
Janney Manufacturing company in or

institution. His efforts in locating the
Janney Manufacturing company in OF
tumwa are familiar to all Courier
readers. His labors in this direction
were unceasing, and later, when the
Dain plant knocked for admission, it
was Mr.. Daggett, who, with other
business men of the city, shouldered
the labors that were necessary to Sc
cure this industry. Mr.. Daggett was
one Of the principal stockholders and
treasurer of the former company, the
employees OF which will march from
the factory to the church tomorrow
to attend the funeral. The plant will
remain closed all day, in respect to the
memory of the deceased. Another in
dustry with which Mr.. Daggett was
closely identified in recent years, was
the Ottumwa Electric and Steam COM
pany. When the plant was bought in
at public sale under the foreclosure Of
a mortgage, Mr.. Daggett was mem
Der of the syndicate that purchased
it. He has since been member of
the executive committee and Ill
rector.
During his active business career,
which in reality did not end until
death, Mr.. Daggett amassed consider
able wealth, an approximate estimate
Of the same being placed at 100000.
He also carried approximately $4,000
life insurance.
The deceased has been member OF
Trinity parish of the Episcopal
church for nun Der of years,
having been confirmed by Bishop
Lee in 1857. He was elected member
of the vestry in 1858 and afterwards in
1868 was chosen warden. He had been
senior warden continuously since 1867,
always taking a very prominent part
in all church work. To Mr.. Daggett
as much as any one man the organiza-
ton and maintenance of the parish is
due. He assumed almost entire charge
or supervision of the erection of the
present beautiful church home Of the
parish.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
REV. BROWN HAS RESIGNED.
May Conclude to Accept Call to a Chi.
cago Church.
From Tnasday.S Daily

e. r
Rev. Nelson g. Brown, pastor OF the
West Second street Christian church,
has resigned his pastorate and will
shortly leave the city for new fields.
just where the reverend gentleman
will locate he has not yet deciaed,
but is in correspondence with the
members OF the West Side Christian
church in Chicago, and if satisfactory
arrangements can be made it is safe
to assume that Chicago is the place
where he will again take up his work.
Rev. Brown has been pastor of the
Ottumwa Christian church for NUN
Der of years, has worked hard for the
cause Of Christianity at all times and
has made many friends who will leacn
with regret of the action taken lie
has had an active assistant in the pcr-
son of his estimable wife, who has
lent her efforts TO no small degree to
the cause which her husband repre-
sents. The Christian church officials
have not yet acted upon the resignu-
ton OF Rev. Brown and no arrange
nents have been made for supplying
the passionate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01

We pay highest market price for
Country Produce.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
Killed by q FIywheeI.

Muscatine,, Feb. 2s., BY, the bursting
of a fywheel ON steam saw near Hi
nois City, H., Eugene Springer was
instantly killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-01
Pianos
and Organs
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jill, Rheern,
Mgr.
Agents Directory List Co.

Send us 10 cts. silver or stamps, and we will
place Your name in our Agents Directory that
goes to Publishers, Mail Order Houses. Agents
Supply Houses, aud all people desiring Country
Agents. You will receive more mail than any
one In town Such as Publications, Periodicals,
samples of Jewery, Silver Ware, Novelties.
Books. etc. Also all kinds of propositions out of
which you may secure paying position. Send
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The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
AL OVER" AT THE
STATE FAIR GROUNDS.
Effects of the Association Soid at
SheriH's Sale.-Brought Fair
Prices. NJ

All the chattels Of The DelawarS.
State Agricultural Society, which con.
Quoted for many years the annual
State fair at Fairview Park, just above.
Dover, We're sold in front of the Court
Hruse ON Monday at public sale, thus
putting an end to the annual exhlbi-
tions which have caused SO much
pleasure and friendly rivalry every au-
iumn. Everything belonging to the
fair grounds, from the handsome safe
and office desks OF the secretary, to the
pig bell which pealed out so vigorously
when the horses refused to get in with
the pole horse" in coming down the
quar.er stretch, was sold by Auctioneer'
Forkum. Dhe safe, whichs cost SIPS,
sold for $23, but all the other chattels.
down to the flags and bunting, brought
excellent prices.
The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
WI TING FANG'S VIEWS
OBJECTED TO BY MINISTERS
The Chinese Ambassador Not a
Qualified Person to Attack
Chris tianity.

Key. Edwin Gardner, pastor OF Ches-
wsld M. E. Church, preached a sermon
in answer to Chinese Ambassador WI
Ting Fang's recent remarkable utter
ances OF criticism for the religious
s5nuiment THAT characterizes Ameri-
cans, wherein he declares THAI the
churchmen of to-day are seeking to es-
tablish private park which they term
Heaven.
The minister chose as his text: BE
ready always TO give every man that
asketh you a reason of the hope that
is i'm you"
The secret of the Christian religion
is lhe power that is within; the power
that was promised when Christ was
here on earth, and when he spoke to
His disciples. One, not having felt
that power, cannot argue against the
religion of Jesus Churist, for one must
having am experimental knowledge
How many peope of ahis world are
daily coming over to Christianity from
other religions, and how many do you
find going over from the religion Of
Chris to some other faith.
In New York the other day, Minis
ter WI, The Chinese representative to
this Governments, took occasion to at
tack the Christian religion, and refer
to Heaven as a private park 1t is
a private park and nobody but ONE
who is washed in the blood of the
Lamb can gain admission. All others
will be denied at the gates. Heaven is
a prepared place for prepared people
.''rhe Chinese Ambassador is not a
properly qualified person to attack the
Christian religion even from heathen
standpoint, since he is a Boxer and is
prejudiced against Christianity by the
so-called principles of that mysterious
organization If Minister Wu will
study the Bible, not ais a Iheathen, burt
as a penitent sinner, and obey the
teachings of that blessed book, for
saking his Heather theories and
idols, the private park will open its
gates to admit him among glorified
throngs."
The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
KENT COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL WORKERS MEET
Executive Committee Discussss
Plans For Expending Money
and for Big Convention

sry Next October. .szs.zu..sgs a.
The ExecutfVe ComRnitteeF az sle
Kent County Sunday School Associa-
zion held its first annual meeting I'M
der the new organization on Thursday
December 1S, at Prof. Wesley rWebbs
nome in Dover. The committee con-
slsts OF Wesley Webb, Dover, chair
man; j. B. Krusen, Smyrna; Samuel
Kinder, Milford; R. K Caulk, Wood
side; Miss Florence Burke, Magnolia.
Mrs. Isaac jackson, Wyoming; Rev
j. C. Pierce, Dover; DR.. E. w. Cooper.
Camden; w. P. Shockley, Dover, and
Dr EGWsrd Lewis, Dover.
The amount received by the asso-
eiation from the various schools was
$52.14 All these schools i'm the asso-
ciation have not paid in rtheir full
amounts, and it was desired that such
schools should before january 1. paw
to the association at the rate of two
cents per member. The schools under
the present system pay to the county
organization the yearly contributions
instead of to the State association as
heretofore. The State association will
not collect from the individual schools
but will receive its contributions from
the county association. Only one col
lection will be made per year This
is especially important to remember.
Miss Edith Downs of Wyoming. was
elected district secretary for the fourth
district. Preparations are being made
for a splendid convention to be held in
October, 1901.
The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
CORNELL PROFESSOR
ADDRESSES kent FARMERS
Talked Most Instrnctively On Plant
Food" to Farmers Tnsti4ute.

Food" to Farmers Institute.
rThe annual meeting of the Kent
County Farmers Institute was held
a; the Court House in Dover yesterday
afternoon and last night, and will be
continued at Smyrna to-day. Presi-
dent John Heyd Of FELTON,, presided at
both sessions, and the principal speak
er was Professor L. A. Clinton of Cor
nell University, who spoke ON Farm
ing as an Occupation for Young
men" and 1.-THE Purchase of PLANT
Food on the Farm.
These institutes are held at the ex-
pense of the STATE. which appropria,es
a sum of money for that purpose, and
',he tanners of this section evince a
great interest in meeting together 10
discuss plans for the improvement oil
their lands.
These officers we're elected this after
noon: Fresiden, r. NJ. Cooper. vice
president, Charles Barker; secretary,
Wesley Webb; treasurer, Ezekiel
Cooper; executive committee, First
Representative district, j. E Carter;
Second, H. d. Learned; TltrG, Gam
aliel Garrison; Fourth, James F.
Aarcn; Fifth, William Z. Mckee;
Sixth, William NJ. Dicksoa. Seventh,
FenEo.l Emerson; Eighth, {. NJ. Soper;l
Ninth, j. M Eisenbrey; Tenth, J. ].
Rosa
The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
OLD KRIS FOR THE
SUNDAY SCHOOL PUPILS
His Automobile will Stop at the
Presbyterian Chapel on We'd
uesday Evening.

The Presbyterian Sunday school will
hold their annual treat and Christmas
entertainment in the chapel on We'd
nesday evening, December 26, at Z
O'Clock. Beautiful music by such brill
liant composers of the later school as
J. Lincoln Hall, c. Austin Miles,
Maurice c. Clifton and others, will be
rendered by the school and primary
department. The children will have a
special department of their own in the
evenings entertainments which will be
extremely interesting to all who may
wish to attend. The parents of THE
scholars as we'll as the public are ex-
pressly invited to attend
The Delawarean., 1900-12-19
Charters Granted.

A charter was granted II s yester-
day to tine Clark Electro CAgloa1y, to
Inanufac ,ure, buy and sell andAio deal
in electrical apparatus, for Mslical
purposes. Lt is a Walk aS!,l-re, Pa
concern, end the capital sto,x is $780,
700.
The National Surety Company was
chartered to act as agents and in the
capstl;y Of a trustee ami TO 5Iy per-
sonal property. THE cacital stock is
s15e 600, and the ineorp "a oTs are
from Wilmington.
The Stokes Brothers Company, to
buy, sell, manufacture and dsal in
lumber. 1t is a Philadelphia concern
and the capital stock is 100000.