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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05
MI. PLEASANT NOTES.

Rev. Jones. OF Ottumwa. was in the
city last week. - ~,J =, y:r-. =
MIR. and Mrs. Kelles and children, Net
tie and Silas, of keokuk, spent the holi-
days in the city visiting Mr.. Kelles moth.
er, Mrs. khinenart. -: st
The ladies Of the Aid Society of the
Second Baptist church held fair Christ
mas day and had Christmas ladder at
night.
The East End Mission had their Christ
mas tree Dec. %. 1890.
Miss Agnes Mason, who has been Wis.,
iting her brother in Evanston, ILL.,, spent
the holidays in the city with home folks.
Miss Emma Reed spent the holidays in
Ft. Madison and Keokuk.
Mrs. Grant, of Hannibal, No., is in the
city to spend the winter with her sister,
Mrs. Atkins.
Mr.. C. F. Burnaugh, of Creston, was
here last week, visiting his sister, Mrs. }.
A. A. Carter.
Mrs. Shelton and son Carl, of Ottumwa,
spent the holidays with her father, j. H.
Mosley.
Mrs. Cotton and daughter, Miss Mary,
of Hannibal, Mo-, spent the holidays with
Mrs. NJ. Mosley and children, of Oska-
loosa, are in the city visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. S. II. McCracken.
The A. NJ. E. Sunday school held their
Christmas tree Christmas night and a
very interesting programme was given by
their children. Refreshments were served
by the young ladies of the school,.
An entertainment was given at June's
Hall by the young ladies of the Second
Baptist church Dec. %, 1899, for the ben
eft of the Sunday school, An interest
ing programme was given by the young
ladies and refreshments were served af
terwards.
A reception was held last Friday after
noon by the Misses Bartlett, at their
home on East Madison street, in honor of
their cousin, Miss Mary Cotton; the hours
were from 3 to 6.
Charley Mosley is visiting in the city.
!, / Mr.. and Mrs. Vern WILDER entertained
a'nn,her of their friends at their home
on tas Monroe street Dec. %, 1899. 1t
was one the swell affairs of the sea-
son.
Messrs. Ba:lett, Route and Dortch at
r tenoea the nee given at Ottumwa
Christmas nlght: Mr.. Bartlett had fine
; overcoat that he ID bought this winter
stolen. Ottumwa t;-,ted for its rocues,
as on December 9th yo Of it's vounp
men We're in Mt. Pleasan. and after theV
left one house they visiI, two nurses
containing over SIS in moi.,, two gold
rings, some stamps and tit to Bur.
lington ere missing and bayenot re-
:, turned. =
Mrs. NJ. Burnaugh is able to be,p in
the house again.
Mrs. NJ. Mosley is confined to her be
again. She has been suffering for Ion
r time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05

You can Hes Of Montazuma is in
SUr .,e o.:s1 candidate for the
,om. There is none
k}Sttsr 1shan Mr.. Jones, and
Rearetss should have a repre-
~. pe Of a .ssr ...,-.t,, .
mHnythi3 ..a
Cbsox 0e,1 ''
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Pr6s bett was appointed court
His mot h ly installed sheriff,
Oric3s vera week. He is the
Le{ie, N. 7sAat Sheriff Mattern
i sre.o Ten fH HS Shepard the pres
.h,{e tried y after the month
Tx, Box
7uld fillf TIM @
cold Nike the ---
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everave BEEN, PERSONS FOR DIS
,;v.s deltght -, \ In this state to rep
10 miF SanrrOund,no count
Whil, ftrmlyhe 66O0. payable week
the E 81 with unusual Op
4 lte OuAr "a 81 2changed. Encloeo.
Ana MadaHHt ope. 3, A. Park,
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05

natural talents for poetry and music. He
ored Swe.ls," "On the Banks Of the Grand
Mississippi" etc. His address, Il. M.
Buckner, Box $50, Anamosa, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05
EVANS, IA.

EN ANS, IA.
Rev. Tate preached at the Baptist Sun
day morning and evening.
The NJ. L. church had grand Christ.
mas tree Saturday evening. 1t was well
attended.
Evans was very lonesome, as all of the
colored people were in Oskaloosa Satur-
day evening. W.. g3.... 3. .
Mrs. Winston and Mr.. Curby, of Much
akinock, were Sunday visitors here.
Mr.. Harve Taylor and also Mr.. Lip
kins, of Hawkins, Ia.,, will spend their
Christmas here. 2..5S
Our boys had great time here cele-
.brating Christmas evening. One Of them
was arrested.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05
LATHROp, MO-, NEWS.

AAAsOA1 A'ANS AsDs' ~
Mr.. WIN. Austin, Of this city, departed
Monds9 for a weeks visit with relatives
at Pe3ryville, Kan.
Prot. Frank E Browns who =;
ing successful term uf sthool hhl 81 1l6eseenlEs
No, left Sunday evening for Maysville,
Mo-, to see his best girl.
Mrs. NJ. 7. Clark and Mrs. Anna Ma
bion are visiting relatives at Excelsior
Springs this week.
The rhetorical exercise at Lathrop
school on last Friday proved to be quite
interesting and large number OF visitors
were present. .~f
The leading feature Of the exercise was
debate, Resolved, That the U. s. should
adopt penny postage. Miss Myrtle Scott
and Mr.. Charles Craig chose the atfirma-
tive and Miss Flossie McGruder and Mr..
Thomas Allen the negative. The discus
sion resulted in favor of the negative.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Austin delightfully."-
entertained number of their friends ut
dinner last Sunday Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Harris. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
P. Whitsett. Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Whit
sett, Mr.. and Mrs. R Bogus, }. Hamm,
principal of Lathrop school; Prof L. 4.
Brown, of Mecca. NO.: Mrs. D. Devers,
Mr.. John Mott, deDuty citv marshal. The
table was laden with all the delicacies OF
the season, and our genial host and host"
ess asked us to help ourselves and we
did not decline, J. Hamm.
NEWTON OTES.
Rev. Bastield was called to Colfax last
Monday to preach the funeral OF Mr.. and
Mrs. kobinsons little son.
Mrs. Ella Mayes has been dangerously
i'll with la grippe, but is slightly improved
ut this writing.
MIR. James Hayes has secured the po-
sition of second cook at Mr.. Columns
restaurant.
Miss Mary Wright, of Charlton. IS
spending the holidays with her COUSINS
the Misses Green.
Mesdames Lee. of Des Moines, are
spending the holidays in our city, the
guests Of MIR. and Mrs. A. Hayes.
Mr.. Henry Wilton, Of Des Moines' IS
visiting his mother, Mrs. John Hale.
Mr.. George Lucas, Of Ewart, spent Sum
day with Newton friends.
The A. NJ. E. S. S. gave a splendid
Christmas entertainment Monday even
ing. The programme was intefestlns'
The principal feature was fishing pohd'
which afforded an endless amount OF en-
joyment for the children.
Mr.. Marion Mayer is receiving many
| compliments upon his cornet SOLOS.
Marion is young man who should re-
ceive encouragement to continue MS hl''
steal studies.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hayes entertained a
number of their family at an opossnm
dinner on Christmas day. Dinner was
served in four courses. Mr.. ana Mfs'
Halves are royal entertainers and spare
no means for the pleasure OF their guest guest
This occasion was one long to be relne'l''
bcred. oe oou
nloining would hand their items TO the
Rvstonder agent, as it is impossible to
hunt for them, :.,d
:. = Nv .ra Nlryt John Miller entertained
> a " of their >eiends at New Year $ o'n'
ner.
Mr.. y. To'1iver. of Rock Island: spent
i. th" h"'i>vs with friends in this city
BYSTA\ER THREE ...;''
. Miss T., Fine entertained number
u of hnr frios at dinner Sunday.
Miss Hal, Mayer is nrenar'n" u
. wake en- eya1pd visit with friends II
:. Nchrasta. I
Nv. Wm. Nlter Of Davenport, was
!. Newton visi- Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05

MIR. G. Wates, Of Fishville, was 1 Sun.
day caller on Mrs Steel. 53
Mr.. Clay. Of Hshville. was hit bv :
tram Saturday evening. It was said hs
was intoxicated. but he was not badly
injured. ~. ~. :" 7 4" = q 4
Mr.. 5. B. Steel purchased a turkey Sat-
urday which weighed q pounds.
Miss Maggie Alexander was enter
tained by host Of friends Sunday after
noon.
Grama Jones is on the sick list.
1here was cantata here Christmas
gwen by the young people. 1t was we'll
attended: The Young Peoples Union
met in the Baptist church.
Mr.. Hoard Steel, of Colfax, made q
visit to his home Christmas and left for
Colfax Wednesday. +
A large number of young people at.
tended the ball in Oskaloosa Monday
night. and on their way home the rig
broke down and they had to walk nearly
two miles back to Oskaloosa. ~
Miss Neal. Of Montezuma, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Smith, =.
The home of Mrs. Alexander was we'll
crowded with young people. where they
were entertained by music furnished by
Frank johnson. 't..
Mrs. s. Harris will leave for St.. Paul
Monday night. -
Mrs. j. johnson has been on the sick
list but is convalescent.
Mr.. V. NJ. Burgess is building a new
hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-01-05
ALBA NEWS.


Former residents of Abba. who were
home during the holiday week were Mr..
and Mrs. Bitton Thomas and baby. of
Muchackinock; Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl
Thomas and little girl, OF Muchakinock;
Miss Cora Thomas. Mr.. Will Williams.
Miss Sula Jones, of Muchakinock; Mr..
John Thomas, Miss Bulah Canaday, of
Oskaloosa; Mrs. I. L. Griffith, frob Vir-
ginia; Mr.. and Mrs. Elzie Martin, Of Car
den Grove.
Mrs. Jameson. of Oskaloosa, made
visit to Abba couple of days last week.
Mr.. Burt Jones visited in Oskaloosa
this week. ..E ..,-s=.
Mrs. Josie Meadows entertained at Tie
home of her mother on last Wednesday
evening Miss Lula Jones, Mr.. Will Will
liams, of Muchakinock; Mrs. Carrie Grif-
fith, and Mrs. Lou Miller Mr.. Reese Un-
derwood, Miss May Davis and the family.
The evening was spent with music and
conversation. A very enjoyable time was
had.
The minister of the A. NJ. f. church
has been 9uarantined for the last two
weeks. so we have had but very little
church services. Z
Mr.. and Mrs. u. 5. Jones are visiting
in Des Moines this week. .-
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler visited few
days of this week in Newton.
Lawyer Woodson visited in Abba and
vicinity this week.
Mrs. Mary Ward entertained few of
nor friends at dinner Saturday afternoon
in honor of Rev. and Mrs. T. L. Griffith.
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WESTERN LINE AND SAINT
.D, LOUIS, VIA DIES MONIES
y...s@ AND WABASH r. r.

BY recent change in time on tho Wa
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form, and which should enable you to
increase your sales to points on the
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
GENEROUS ACT.
Col. Felix R. Wends|sChasfer
TO Furnish Good Entertain
ment al State Prison

Col Felix r. wendelschaefer, the mana
ger of the Providence Opera House. is
ever ready. when opportunity offers, 10
afford recreation To those who are un-
able to procure II but at rare intervals.
The Fact that the Providence Opera
House will be closed for the balance OF
the wees has afforded him one of these
opportunities, and this evening he will
give the inmates OF the state prison at
Howard a genuine treat,
The Providence Opera House orchestra
of ~ pieces. under the direction OF Mr..
Raymond Ladd, will be taken to the
prison at 5 o'clock, by Col. Wendelschae-
fer, together with several clever vaude-
willie people. and an entertainment will
be given In the prison chapel
Among the guests invited b. Col Wen
deischaefer are Gov. Gregory, Executive
Secretary Charles ~. Rowland. Mr.. Fred
=. Farwell. Mr.. Eugene r. Nendelschae-
fer. Treasurer OF the Providence Opera
House: Robert ~. Hamilton and several
others. all OF whom have accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
ON JAMAICA.
Lecture Delivered Last Even.
Ing Before the horticultural
Society by Mr.. FarQahaT.

At the regular meeting of the r. /.
horticultural Society in Tillinghast hall
last evening I. X. l.. NJ Farquhar of
Boston gave an illustrated lecture on the
island of Jamaica. A good sized audi
ence was present and they were both in
structed and entertained. Prior 10 the
lecture a business meeting was held, pre-
sided over by Pres. j. r. c. Farnham.
After the usual routine business had been
disposed of. the chair appointed the
following committee: Silas ~. Manches-
ter, Levi w. Russell and Thomas Hope
to nominate officers 10 be elected at the
annual meeting In January. The meeting
was then brought To close, and Mr.
Farquhar proceeded to take his auditors
through the beautiful island
Views of the grand scenery, the diver
si1ed Inhabitants, the magnificent foli-
age and the peculiar customs Of the peo-
pie were thrown on the screen by the
stereopticon and were explained by the
lecturer.
Mr. Farquhar rendered his lecture i'm an
interesting manner, and at the conclusion
was literally spplauded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20

Omaha, Neb. Dec. 2o-Young Edward
A. cudahy returned home secretely at l
a. m.
Mrs Cudahy when asked about the re-
turn OF her son refused TO answer ques-
tions and would only say that her son
was safe and well. IL will not talk about
Il tonight" she declared positively. "All
that can say now is that he was alb
Quoted"
Mrs. Cudahy parrIed all questions and
said that she would not say whether the
ransom had been paid or not II will not
talk any more tonight and that's all
there IL TO IL.
I'VE are in no shape 10 talk tonight,
said Mr. Cudahy, neither Is the boy. lie
can tell his story ia the morning Just az
we'll He was abducted all right. do
not know yet how, nor where he was
taken He was returned TO the house late
tonight by the men who took him away.
They brought him 10 the gate and left
him there lac reward will be paid. Fur
ther than that / positively decline 10
speak and nothing beyond that will be
given out now
The manager OF the Cudahy Packing
House told the following story: THE boy
was abducted shortly before o'clock on
IueSOdN nlEnl dNu az We INV i'hih ""'
taken out into the country hve miles west
OF South Omaha and was secured by the
abductors, who blindfolded him and Kept
him i'm that condition until he returned
home this morning.
"He was at once conveyed into the
country and placed in a vacant house far
removed from any other habitation and
thus incarcerated he was guarded there
all night and all OF the succeeding day
by part of the gang while other MEM
bers were I'm Omaha endeayoring 10 Sc
cure settlement with Mr.. Cudahy.
''As to the nature OF the settlement,
whether any money was paid or not,
must decline TO say.
The police are of the opinion that the
boy was not abducted but had run away
and returned home OF his own volition.
Those who have been working on the
case and who are In a position for inside
information are of the opinion that the
young man had had quarrel with some
member of the family and took this
means OF seeking revenge.
The mental strain through which Mr..
and Mrs. Cudahy have passed since the
disappearance of their son is now telling
on them MIR. Cudahy has almost totally
collapsed for the time being and Mrs.
Cudahy Is feeling the effects of her an
xiety to remarkable degree.
Later II transpired that twenty-five
thousand dollars In gold was the price
paid by Mr.. Cudahy for the return of his
son.
Yesterday. about noon, and several
hours after a letter had been left on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
He PAID $4,000
TO RANSOM HIS SON
Mr.. Cudahy Compiled With Demands
Made by AbductorS--Latte Left
No Trace Behind.

the lawn OF the Cudahy residence, anoth-
er missive was delivered 10 Mr.. Cudahy
at his residence. III came through the
mails and contained a proposition 10 re-
turn the boy safe and unharmed provided
the sum OF s95, 600 were paid that night.
In the letter were full directions as 10
where the money was 10 be left and the
assurance was given that the missing
boy would be allowed TO return home
within few hours of the time when the
cash Was received. A consultation was
held and the natter gone over In detail.
Plans were discussed for capturing the
bandits when they should make their APP
pearance at the rendezvous that had been
designated. But one after another of
these plans were dropped as being Inn
practicable. Finally, impelled by the
strain under which the entire household
was laboring. Mr.. Cudahy decided 10 com
ply with the terms offered and ransom
his son.
A trusted messenger, sworn to secrecy.
was sent for the money which was
brought 10 the Cudshy residence. After
dinner Mr. Cudahy had one OF his horses
harnessed 10 light buggy, and. taking
the money Tit with him. ieft alone. for
the designated place at which the money
was TO be left. In the buggy he carried
a red lantern. lie drove flve miles west
OF town on the Sherman avenue road un-
al he came TO a white lantern hanging on
a short stick beside the road
Alighting from his buggy Mr.. Cudahy
deposited the sack containing the money
near the stick bearing the white light.
Then, without seeing anyone, he returned
To his home.
eMantme the abductors had seen the
red light coming up the road and as soon
as the buggy disappeared they took away
the money and prepared to keep faith
into a cab and set down close by his
fathers house about / O'Clock this morn
| ing.
Where he had been he was unable to
say, but as nearly as he could estimate,
| he had been taken five miles south OF
| South Omaha. The cunning OF the gang
and their thorough knowledge of the
geography OF the city are indicated in the
plans they laid Close by the place where
Ms,-cadahy- directed -to-leaxe- thu
ransom for his son, the river approaches
| the road and II is supposed the men were
| on the watch for the millionaire and saw
| his red light from boat. As soon ak he
| had driven away and they had satisfied
| themselves that no person was lurking
near they probably clambered up the
| bank obtained the sack of gold, return
| ed to the boat again and escaped with
| out leaving any tell tale footprints.
| There Is absolutely no clew to the iden-
| tity of the men.
Whether young Cudahy will he able to
] give information that will lead to their
! capture is not yet known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, Dec 20-The principal
activity was in the Industrial specialtes
at the opening OF the market. Sugar
opened up an extreme 24 on running
sales. showing quotations that varied
lh. Gains Of point or over were made
by Amalgamated Copper and General
Electric. In the railroad list there was
heavy demand for Northern Pacific at
an advance OF q. and Wisconsin Gem
tral preferred and Illinois Central ad-
vanced a point or over There was
break OF two points in Glucose on first
sales. Changes otherwise were fractional
and very unevenly divided between gains
and losses.
The market became easy after the
opening, and although a few stocks rose
strongly, their gain was largely reduced
or entirely wiped out For instance, Illi-
nois Central extended it's rise To 1921
and fell back to l30ia. st. Louis and
San Francisco first preferred and Kansas
and Texas preferred rose a point, but
the last mentioned did not hold il. The
largest declines were I'm the specialtes
and low priced stocks. which have re-
Gently become prominent. Chicago Ter
mnal preferred, Baltimore and Ohio.
Wisconsin Central, common and pre-
ferred, Amalgamated Copper. General
Electric. Brooklyn Transit, Lead pre-
ferred and Rubber preferred were ~ off.
Sugar was teverish and vibrated point
frequently. The Changers, Atchisons,
Pacifics and Trunk lines were under
steady pressure. Toward II o'clock Peo-
pies Gas was lifted to lQi and the entire
market rallied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
TWO SUITS
Brought by Lawyer and Notary
Against Mr.. MeTlII--Ho
Denies Responsibility.

Before Judge Douglas I'm the jury trial
waived Lewiston of the supreme court
were tried today the two cases OF A. X.
Daggett of San Francisco aud Emilio
Lastreto of the same city against Geo.
f. Merrill of Woonsocket.
Mr.. Merrill three years or so ago had
a breach of promise Of marriage case on
his hands, and he was defending him
self against charges of failure to keep
a contract preferred by hi sformer book
keeper, Angenette G. Drury.
Mr.. Merrill had also n trespass suit
growing out OF the breach of promise
case, and in this action Deputy Sheriff
Barton A. Cook was also Interested.
Mr.. Merrill needed a San Francisco at
torney and he engaged Mr.. Lastreto. A
notary public to take depositions of wit
nesses was also needed, so Mr.. Daggett
was engaged.
Mr. Lastreto now sues to recover
$50 Is for legal services, and Mr.. Daggett
S76.70 for services in the breach Of prom
Use case and 1910 in the Cook case.
Mr. Merrill says both bliss are exor-
bitant
He also asserts that the depositions
were not delivered 10 the clerk of the
court until the day after that set for the
trial OF the breach of promise case.
He further says that neither he nor his
counsel were notified that the deposi-
tons were sent until after the case was
settled.
William q. Rich was counsel for the
pIaintiffs and Charles A. Wilson and L.
Il. Lee counsel for Mr.. Merrill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-20
ALDERMEN MEET.
Docket Of Routine Business
Disposed Of at This After
Moons Session.

The board of aldermen held it's last
session Of the year 1900, at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. Mayor Baker In the chair.
and a quorum present.
After the usual number OF nuisance no.
tices had been issued, the weekly report
OF the Dexter Asylum, for the week end
ing December IS. was received.
A resolution granting permission TO
John II. Shirley to construct vault un-
der the sidewalk on Dudley street at
southwest corner OF Culver street, was
adopted
The bond OF Henry u. Fiske was ap-
proved, and the report of committee on
layout of Stanwood street and the report
OF committee on layout OF Niagara street
were referred for further action.
The following schedule OF dances and
entertainments as recommended by the
chief OF police, was allowed: American
Eagle Social Club, at No lSa Mathewson
street. December -; Danish Brotherhood
corner Washington and Mathewson
streets. December 25. Deutsche Gesclls-
chsft. al No i55 Niagara street, Decem-
her IS: Ex-Social club, az No a. West
minister street. December ~. Frank
Vaughan. at No. S32 Eddy street. Decem-
ber 2J; German Quartet Club. at No. "a
No. Main street December "a; Harrogari
Langcrbond Society, at No. q No. Main
street. December n. John Sobieskiego
Society. az No 1856 WestiniSSter street.
December 20; ". l. Lodge. No. 1S0, ]. o.
o. r., az No. 2Os Charles street. Decem-
ber ~; x. l. hebrew Medical Assoria-
tor. az No. Gf3 No. Main street. Decem-
ber 25 The Raley Social Club. at No b62
Westminster street. December 81: Verdi
Musical club, at Music Han, December 2g,
e. 25
The following petitions were allowed.
az recommended.
To buy AID ssll junk; Frank Goldberg.
al 0'South Main street; Louis Mash. at
Robinson street. jake Kaufman. at
2.7 Willard avenue
To Keep pswnhrokor's shop: ". T.
Tiskc, at i1ii and 1921 Westminster street
To keen tavern. Fitzpatrick Brothers
az Ia Matht wEon street
To transfer yictunuinc house license.
Whiting Netcaf. 20 iIobert j. King.
The petitions 10 biy and sell Junk Of
Arthur Williams. R ca5 Eddy street. and
John Liskcr. nt 2 Caswell court were not
recommended. and the petitioners were
given leave io withdraw