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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
MAY BE MURDER.


Jewell, Dec. 18.-An investiga-
ton into the cause of the death
of William Jones at Jewell has
developed the fact that Jones was
murdered. Jones was 90 years
old and gave his home as Peoria,
Ill. He came to Jewell from
Webster City and had about $40
on his person. After drinking
about the saloons he was later
found dying in a she'd. He was
taken to restaurant, and later
examination showed wounds on
his hip, and stomach. He died
Saturday morning. The later in.
vestigation of the officers has de.
veloped evidence possibly impli.
eating some young men Of the
town, and leading concIusiveIy to
the opinion that Jones was MUIR
dered and robbed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
GAVE UP HIS WIFE.
Agreed to Severance of Marriage That
She Might Marry Another.

agreed TO severance OF wi afrIage If1at
She Might Marry Another.
Benton Harbor, Mich, Dec. 19.-The
marriage of Roger Morgan and Mrs,
Sadie Pipps is the elimination of a
peculiar romance. Morgan is presi-
dent of the Hopper-M Morgan Paper
company of Benton Harbor and son
of President Morgan of the paper
trust. He is very wealthy. The
bride was the wife of well-l1nown
travelling salesman. She. met her
present husband year ago and
srraightway fell in love with him.
Her affection was reciprocated.
When Pipps learned of this, and
was assured that Morgan would wed
her if she was free, he agreed to di-
vorce proceedings, making no con-
test. His friends say that he loved
his wife SO that he gave her up that
she might enjoy a life of ease as the
wife of millionaire. Others say,
however, that the former husband is
engaged to be married to the daughter
o! a Chicago millionaire, whose name
is kept secret at present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
incorporation Notice.

Notice is hereby given that corpora
ton has been formed under the name of
GRAND OPERA HOUSE COMPANY OF
OTTUA1WA.
Principal place of business at ottumwa,
Iowa; nature. Of business. to. conduct an
opera house in Otumwa: capital stock au-
thorized. thirty thousand (S30000) dollars,
to be fully paid when issued and non-asses-
able; to commence business December -,
1900. and to endure twenty years, Manage
ment, a board of directors of four mem
bcrs, n president, n secretary and treas
urer. all to he elected annually on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in January,
directors to be elected by the stock
holders, the other officers named to be
chosen by the board of directors. Limit
of Indebtedness, twenty thousand ($2O.0O0)
dollars: private property of stockholders
and officers to be exempt from liability for
corporate debts.
Dated, this 18th day of December, 1900.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE COMPANY 4.
of OTTuMWA.
by ]. II. MERRILL, President.
Attest: L. 4. EDGERLY, Secretary.
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Incorporation Notice.

To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the CLEYE-
LAND COAL COMPANY, a corporation of
Iowa, with its principal place Of business
at Otumwa. Iowa, has amended its articles
of Incorporation by increasing the amount
of its authorized capital stock from one
hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars to
one hundred and seventy-fve thousand
dollars. the increased amount so authorized
to be issued, paid for, transferred. and
dealt with, in all respects as provided in
Article III of the original articles of in.
corporation, and in the published incor-.
poration notice pertaining to said original
articles. Said amended articles have been.
duly recorded in Wapello county, Iowa,
and with the secretary of state for Iowa.
Dated, December IL, 1900.
GLENN w. TRAER, President.
DON NJ. SUToR, Secretary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
ANOTHER INSANE.
The Second Case GrinneII Has Elk.
perienced in Short Time.

Inc SECOND Case Grinnell Has Ex-
perienced in Short Time.
Grinnell, Dec. 10, Especial. -
Charles Delay, a young man twenty
one years of age or Whereabouts, who
for several years is said to have toy
ed with the flowing bowl of the fight
ing kind. has been adjudged insane
and taken to the hospital at Mt
Pleasant. One peculiar phase of his
mental trouble exhibited itself in the
peculiar places he posted bills, he
having been employed by a travelling,
company to do that work. In the
course of his work he visited the town.
OF Montezuma. He pasted the bills in
out OF the way places and acted so
strangely that he was taken into Gus
tody and brought before the commits
sloners OF insanity with the result that
he is now sojourning at Mt. Pleasant.
Grinnell seems to have had an cpl
demic of cases where mental aberra-
ton was the rule. Recently w. H.
Wheeler, another citizen, was before
the commission and was found to be
wrong in the head, altho not to the
extent that his confinement in a de.
tention hospital was thought neces-
sary. Recently he left Grinnell and
went to Cedar Rapids. Before leav-
ing he issued a statement to the pub
lie in which he declared that eccen-
tricity is not insanity. This he de-
sired the residents of this place to
remember. To avoid any further trou-
BILE, he said, he went to Cedar Rapids.
j. B. Baldwin, carpenter of this
place. sustained serious injuries while
at work on new house here. A scat
forld more than twenty feet in height
gave way and precipitated Mr.. Bald
win to the ground. His right arm and
shoulder were injured severly and
both his upper and lower lips We're
cut thru, making it necessary to take
seyera stitches in them.
1t is said, with every assurance that
it is fact, that a wheel factory
will be established in this place in the
near future. The concern, it is said,
will manufacture carriage and wagon
wheels for the trade.
Prof. l.. F. Parker, of Grinnell col
lege, and a former professor in the
state university. will leave this week
for Denver. wtare he will spend the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
SOLD WIFE FOR TWO DOLLARS.
Woman Makes Charges Against Hus-
band in Divorce Suit.

LaPorte, Ind, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. Mary
c. Albertson, of Michigan City. this
state, in a suit for divorce, charges
that her husband sold her to William
Dennis, of the same city, for 50. This
was the price asked by her husband,
ard after some haggling she alleges
that Dennis paid The money, and since
tier she has been doing Homework
for her new lord and master. In her
complaint she also alleges that her
husband attempted to kill her with
razor, but was prevented by her
brother. Then it occurred to him that
she had market value and he offer
ed to sell her, putting the price at 50.
Heretofore the woman has made no
complaint. fearing that if she object
ed to the bargain and was turned back
by her purchaser her husband would
carry out his original project of kill
ing her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
ARTIFICIAL MOTHER.

Des Moines, Dec. ia copy Of
the chickasaw Sun, published at
! okoIona, Miss, received by seere-
tary Ward at the Commercial Elk.
! change rooms, contains report
of an experiment on premature
I Iy born child in a Des Moines In.
cubator. The child came into the
! family of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
I Howell, of okoiona, a few weeks
I ago. It was IA inches long, weigh.
ed 2 pounds, and had feet 2 inches
long. 1t was wrapped in cotton
! and other soft goods, and packed
! away in an incubator, which was
! made by Des Moines company.
! At last report it was thought the
! child would live.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
FOUND DEAD RoBRER.
A Wounded Train Robber Dies in the
Outskirts of New Orleans.

New Orleans, Dec. 1S.-The dead
body of one robber who held up the
Chicago train on the Illinois Central
Tuesday night and who was wounded
IN a running fight with the officers,
has been found near the scene of the
robbery in the suburbs of this city.
ldentitied-kilIed Himself.
New Orleans, Dec. 1S.-The dead
robber was identified this afternoon
as Claiming Barnes alias John H. Mel
son, alias Jack Nelson. He was want
ed for holding up an Illinois Cen
tral train near Wickliffe, KY, last
July, and robbing the safe of the
American Express company. Barnes
cut his own throat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
The Boer Plans Were splendidly
Laid.
Beers HELD A PRAYER MEETING.
Their Rushes Were Only stemmed by
ArtiIIery-Boers Meet With Heavy
Losses-A Colonial Shot Five Beers
Before He Died.

johannesburg, Dec. 1S.-Details of
the defeat of the British at Nooitge-
dacht indicate that General Clements
entire force had a narrow escape from
capture. The Boer plans were splen-
didly laid. If the main British column
had tarried little longer, there would
have been complete success for the
Beers, who exposed themselves I'M
dauntedly, yelling and waving their
arms. Their rushes were only stem,
med by artillery. After the British
retreat the Beers held prayer meet
ing. All accounts indicate heavy
Boer loss. Colonel Legge exhibited
splendid bravery. He shot five Beers
with a revolver before he fell with
three bullets in his body.
Beers Defeated Again.
Cape Town, Dec. 1S.-The Beers
who crossed the Orange River into
Cape Colony, west of Aliwalnorth,
Saturday, encountered the Cape Rifles
and Brabant's force, who retired with
loss.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20

winter with the family of Judge
Campbell, member of the supreme
court of the state. Mrs. Campbell is
daughter Of Professor Parker.
Prof Parker has written and pub
lished an 50 page sketch of the late
Mrs. Parker, who died in June. She
was for many. years teacher in the
co-educational department at Grinnell
college and has left an influence for
great good among the many young
lady students.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
Give Us Hope.

Creston, Dec. 19.-The officers have
given up hope of ever again recap
turing Hugh Dixon, the murderer of
Lottie Holmes, the colored woman
who was shot and killed few weeks
ago at Thayer. Dixon has disappear
ed as completely assif the earth HAD
opened and swallowed him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
shortaae is Iarne

Washington. Dec. 1s.-Since Jacob
Hite, the horse buyer disappeared
from this place, there has been ru-
mors Of big shortage in his accounts
with the firm of Smith, Taylor G Co.,
of Buffalo, New York. A representa-
tive OF that firm was i'll this place yes
terday and confirmed the report but
would not state the amount Of the al
legged defalcation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
Pinqree No Republican.

Detroit, Dec. 19.-Governor Pingree
has announced formally that he has
withdrawn from the republican party
on account of the defeat of his single
tax bill in the Michigan senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
SCOUT DEAD.
Little Bat" Meets Death at the Hands
of a SaIoonkeeper,

Crawford, Neb., Dec 19.-Baptiste
especially among army men as Little
Bat" the fearless Indian scout, who
first came into prominence for SER
vices rendered General McCook, and
later for services rendered in all the
Indian wars, is dead. He was shot by
james D. Haguewood. in the latter's
saloon. The cause of the dispute is
not known. Wood was arrested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
HUSTLED AWAY.
Thomas senters Taken to Minnesota
for Trial on Fraud Charge.

Council Bluffs, Dec. 19.-The efforts
of Thomas |. Senter's attorneys to
prevent his being taken to Blue
Earth, Mimi, failed. Governor Shaw
refused to withdraw his consent to the
reeuisition from the governor of Min
nesota, and Senter was turned over to
the custody of Deputy Sheriff Bert
Davis of Blue Earth, who at once
started north with his prisoner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
THE MAYOR WAS HELD.
South omaha's Executive May Be IN
dicted.-Bond Fixed at $1,000.

Omaha. Dec. 1S.-The hearing of the
case against Mayor Kelly, of South
Omaha, on the charge of receiving
brides from brewers to influence the
saloon to keep open after midnight
and on Sundays, has come to an
abrupt ending. The mayor waived ex-
animation and was held to await the
action Of the grand jury. His bond
was fixed at $1,000, just half the
amount he is accused of receiving.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
Washington Granite.

lr EditOr:-As the prosperity OF the State
depends upon that of its towns we wish the
public to know of the promising future which
the town OF Washington has in its stone de-
posts. 1t cannot be long before the quar-
res here will be developed to UGH an ex-
tent that not only this but adjoining towns
will derive a great benefit. Through the
efforts of DIR. II. A. Warner of the Warner
Granite Company, a lecture was given here
November g. by Rev. George l. Story OF
Milton to an appreciative audience and the
70 lowing facts were emphasized in regard
70 the stone and stone industry of Wash
ington. The fine grained, compact texture
of the granite renders 1t so nearly imperous
10 moisture that its polished surface will
retain its luster better than stone OF a
coarser grain and, rough or polished, it
will never moss and contains no iron. 1t
| has been demonstrated that its sustaining
qualities for bridges or building stone il
! greater than that of coarser grained gran.
! ties; this stone sustaining pressure OF
| twenty-seven thousand pounds to Z cubic
inch. Mr.. Story stated that the contrast
between the hammered and polished sur
| face was greater than that OF any other
stone he had ever seen. He had a polished
sample OF the stone which he had seen
heated to a white heat and then instantly
cooled The stone was in no wise injured,
even the polished surface retaining It's lus-
ter. That test alone makes this sto valu-
| able without any OF its other splendid quail
tiles. 1t shows that it is certainly fire
proof granite and as its quantity is unlim-
tied and easily accessible, it cannot be long
before it will be ranked as one of the valu-
. able stone deposits OF this country. Since
| il is only four miles to the nearest railway
| station and by actual survey there is only
nine feet of grade in the whole distance,
the construction Of railway TO this place
would be very easy.
There are now two firms here, Lawlor &
Coffin and Thomas Torgerson, who are
manufacturing monumental work from this
stone and have la ge number of contracts
! O. II. Moore and Company of Montpelier
recently have made a standing offer Of one
| dollar per cubic foot for unlimited quaint
ties of the stone and all there is now lack
| ing 70 the development of the quarries is
the necessary capital to carry on the work
Mr.. StOry's knowledge of geology and
I mineralogy, his acquaintance with Vermont
towns and industry made his lecture very
| instructive as well as entertaining.
Very truly yours,
| CITIZEN OF WASHINGTON.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
REINSURANCE COMMISSION BILL

The hearing on the above bill in the SEN
ate chamber last evening before the joint
committee on State and court expenses did
not attract large attendance, although
many in crested were present.
Secretary Rowland made a preliminary
statement as to the duties of the commits
sioners and in regard to the work perform
ed by himself and Mr.. Bacon as commits
81 ners ex- fficio. He said that one man
would be compelled to give up all other
business, and that the work has in
creased largely and is continually increas-
ing. In answer to inquiry he thought it
would require at least So, 600 and $1,000 ex-
ira for clerk hire to conduct an insurance
department in this State, which was the
cost in New Hampshire He also explain
ed the method by which the commissioners
examined the companies. He thought that
il the State would get an experienced man
with especial training and pay him from
So 500 TO SO 600 per year it would be much
better for the State, hut if the principle OF
rotation in office was kept up and less
sum paid no improvement would be found.
Therefore the fees received by the commits
sloners would pay for equally as good ser
vice by an insurance commissioner, p0ssi-
bly,, but if these fees should be taken away
from them their salaries Of $1,70O each as
secretary OF State and State treasurer
should be raised. Thought that the exam
ination OF companies could be better done
In answer to Senator Brown: Receive
So, 200 from both sources, and have other
business. The 81 500 received as commits
sioners is gross, the commissioners having
to pay clerk hire and all expenses On the
whole, didn't think good man could be
found to give up his business and who
would do as well as the present commits
sioners. Thought So. 900 head Of the de-
partment ought to have a clerk worth 81 600
per year in order to make it equally AZ good
as at present.
Commissioner Bacon read table Of his
expenses, 81 $40, to be deducted from COM
bined salary OF SO 200. Commissioners How
land said that for few months in each
year his duties as secretary OF State occu-
pied nearly all Of his time. Both Offices
took about all his time the year around
There are about $500 in fees attached to the
Office OF secretary. The secretary should
have $500 for clerk hire. 1t figured that he
would, or did, receive 81 200 per year for
one-half OF his time, net, from both offices.
| The two above named gentlemen were
the only ones examined. No remarks were
forth coming from any one, aud the com
mittee adjourned to meet on call.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21

city were united in marriage. Rev. w.
O'Sullivan performed the ceremony, Fred
Jangraw of Boston, brother of the bride,
acted as best man, Miss Julia Lmoge as
bridesmaid and A. j. Allard and L. N
Wood were ushers. The church was we'll
filled with the friends of the pair and Mrs.
7 E Callahan presided at the organ rem
dering Loheugrin's wedding march in her
usual artistic manner. Following the cere-
mony, wedding breakfast was served to
the immediate friends and relatives at the
home Of the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Kate jan
graw M. and Mrs, Gilbert were the recip'
tents of many beautiful and valuable pres
ents. Both are well known young people
in this cit, the bride having wide circle
of friends with whom she is deservedly
popular. The groom was formerly employ
ed as printer in this city but now holds a
lucrative position as q foreman OF large
pressroom of job printing establishment
in New York city. Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert
left for their future home in New York this
noon and were literally showered with rice
by the friends who had gathered to wish
them God speed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
AARON HIBBARD.
A Man and Soldier Of the Revolution.

The descendants OF Aaron Hubbard have
erected in the oldest cemetery at Bath, N.
H., monument to replace the stones which
previously have marked the graves OF their
grandparents.
The monument OF grey granite consists of
two parts, base and die measuring five feet
by three feet by thirty inches, and four feet
by two feet by twenty inches, respectively
Its entire surface is rough hewn, with the
exception OF the space on the base where
the name "Hibbsrd"i is written, and panel
on the face of the die bearing this inscrip-
ton:
AARON HIBBARD.
1761-1835
Revolutionary Soldier in the Battles
of Germantown, Monmouth and
at Valley Forge.
SARAH MERRILL,
his wife.
1772-1842.
Aaron Hubbard, the son OF Seth and Eu
stock, Conn. He settled in Bath in 1874
upon the farm now owned by Charles Hib'
bard. Besides being farmer, he was also
soldier and surveyor. He was connect
ed with the military affairs of the State and
held the Office OF colonel in the Thirty
second New Hampshire regiment. Much
OF the land in northern New Hampshire
was laid out by him.
In October, 1888, he married Sarah Mer.
rill, daughter OF Major Nathaniel Merrill
TO them fourteen children were born
whose children and grandchildren have
thus permanently marked the last resting
place OF their grandparents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
VERMONT NEWS.

The Vermont Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution held their annual
meeting and election OF officers yesterday
al ernoon In the rooms OF the State geolo-
gst. The following officers were el ,cted:
President, Gen. j. j. Estey; vice-president.
Hon #. ID. Proctor; secretary, Dol. U. 3.
Forbes; treasurer, q. l.. Smith The matter
Of marking the graves OF revolutionary SOL
diers was considered and a committee, con-
sstiug OF the president and secretary OF the
society and Judge Hiram Carleton were ap-
pointed TO confer with the Daughters OF the
Revolution in regard to the same.
IL was voted that the above named OFF,
GERS constitute committee to publish q
year book, II deemed practicable, otherwise
a roster Much interest Is manifest in the
work OF the society throughout the country
and the membership already approx mates
twenty thousand. xmD
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21

There were sore places on his limbs and
body as large as a mans hand, and
sometimes when he took off his stock
ings they would stick to his skin where
the blood had run down his legs.
ave gave him many different medi-
cines but did not find cure, until some
one recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Every soon we saw it was taking effect
and we kept on until he had taken three
bottles, when he was cured. He is now
strong and hearty, and has had no touch
OF scrofula since being cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla." w. II. GARNER, w. Earl, Pa.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21

al was afflicted with salt rheum on my
hands so severely that 1 could not
shut my thumb and finger together to
pick up pin, and / was obliged to wear
gloves most OF the time.
al tried many medicines, ointments,
etc, to no purpose, and finally began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
"a few bottles cured me, and since
then, whenever l have felt any trouble
with my hands, Hoods Sarsaparilla has
very quickly given me relief" Mrs. A.
o. SPAULDINe, North Searsport, Me.
N. b. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21

my little girls head and face were
almost covered with boils, and she also
had sore eyelds. We gave her Hoods
Sarsaparina persistently and soon no.
ticed Improvement
After she had taken three bottles
she was perfectly well, and her face was
entirely free from any marks or scars.
She is now in the best health. Hoods
Sarsaparilla will do all claimed for it,"
Mrs. MILTON BEAMsDERFER, 80 Hazel St.,
Lancaster, Pa.
"When my boy was three months old
he began to be troubled with scrofula.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
The Supreme Court.

AT the conclusion of the hearing of the
Rutland county case of Bridget Mullin ".
William G. e, Flanders the court an
nounced a decision Of the Orleans county
case OF Magoon v. Before, affl ming the judg-
mrnt Of the county court in favor OF the
plaintiff. In the case from Franklin coun-
" entered in Supreme Court, Mckinney
v. Randall and Rixford but not heard, a
decision was reached by an agreement Of
counsel, affirming the decree Of the court
OF chancery without cause and costs. The
court then adjourned sine die.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
BLOOD HuMORS

any difference whether believe in the modern
of rerabe
understood
Hoods Sarsapaia them all
bos rheum and
itself equally well to- and
troubles due generally weak condition and
catarr rheumatism malaria and all other blood
poson troubles debility and that tired feeling which just
blood lacking in vitality This merely
moder theory; S solid uptodate fact
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21
Great Luck of an Editor,

"For two years all efforts to cure eczema
in the palms OF my hands failed" writes
Editor III. N. Lester, of Syracuse, Kan,
MICA Salve." It's the worlds best for erup-
tions, sores and all skin diseases. Only %
cents at G. Blakely.