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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Trinity Episcopal Church.

The services in Trinity Episcopal
church, tho following the usual line OF
Christmas services, were of high Or
der, and they were very appropriately
rendered. The church decorations
consisted of evergreens and holly.
Early communion was celebrated at
1880 a. m, and the regular Christmas
service was observed at 1920 a. M,
with communion. The choir rendered
very beautifully number of Christ
mas anthems, and the sermon was de-
livered by Rev.. Hollister Lynch. The
children's services will be observed
Friday evening (Holy Innocents' Day.
in the crypt, and they will commence
at Z o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Had a Ferris Wheel.

Presents were picked from a nam.
moth wheel at the Presbyterian
church Christmas eve. The wheel
which was designed by G. Campbell
Janney, and manufactured under his
direction at the Janney plant, was sit
uated in the main auditorium of the
church. 1t was 20 feet in diameter,
and from the various bars and cross
sections depended large baskets filled
with presents. Santa Claus < Conner,
occupied position high up in the
wheel and he took from the several
baskets the presents they contained
and called off the names of the happy
children. The affair was gotten. up
by a sommittee from the Sunday
school and twas one Of the best
successes of the Christmas holt
day. The attendance was very large.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
THR OTTUMWA COURIER: THURSDAY, DECEM BER 81 1900

African M. e. church. The program
as published in the Courier Monday,
was faithfully observed, and it was
meritorious in every particular. The
attendance was quite large, and all of
the little people who comprise the
Sunday school were made happy in
the distribution of gifts. There was
well loaded tree and the usual Christ
mas cheer. Refreshments were serv-
ed after the gift distribution.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Swedish Lutheran Church.

The Christmas entertainment of the
Swedish Lutheran church will be held
this evening. 1t will be under the aus
pices. of the Sunday school and first
class program will be rendered There
will be tree loaded with presents
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
South Side Baptist.

The. Sunday school of the South
Side Baptist church gave cantata,
The Counterfeit Santa Claus Christ
mas eve. A fireplace was erected on
the platform, and Santa Claus made
his descension down the chimney.
The cantata was very interesting and
was enjoyed by all present. A treat
was given to the Sunday school pu-
pills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Christmas Ball.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 26.-The charity
ball appears this year under new
name, the ladies of the woman S hos
pital and Foundlings home having
concluded that it would be more APP
propriately named if called Christ
mas Ball" 1t will be held tonight at
StraSsburgsr's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
St. Mary's Catholic.

The regular Christmas services
were observed in st. Mary's Catholic
church. The days worship opened
with high mass at 5 o'clock in the
morning, and this was Immediately
followed at o'clock by low mass. At
1890 high mass was again celebrated.
Vespers at s o'clock in the evening
closed the days services
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

The usual Christmas services were
observed at this church. The church
was appropriately decorated with
flowers and large number OF, the
members of the congregation was
present at each service. The music
was under the direction of j. Maurice
Kroeger, and it was very elaborate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Swedish Mission Church.

The Sunday school of the Swedish
Mission church rendered an excellent
program in connection with its Christ
mas tree exercises in the church last
night. The attendance was good and
the number of presents given the little
folks was very large.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

organized body, but would cheerfully
treat with the telegraphers as a body
of Northern Pacific employees. In the
refusal of the request to adopt the
rules and recognitions of the order,
the committee loses the principal OBJ
ject of it's negotiations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Army Post site in Iowa Selected.

Des Moines, Dec. Chairman
Hull, of the house military affairs
mittee that Secretary Root has APP
proved the selection of the Brisco-
Denny farm, four miles from Des
Moines, as the site for the new army
a donation by the city of 400 acres or
land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
.Methodist Protestant.

The cantata, Santa Claus Dream
which was given by the Sunday school
pupils of the Methodist Protestant
church last evening. was very good
and those taking part are to be con-
graduated upon it's success. A tower
built on the stage was brilliantly IL
and with its beautiful deco
rations it made very pretty scene.
Gifts were given to the pupils.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

Song, quartet of girls.
Recitation Floyd Stemple.
Recitation, Curt Hoaglund.
Recitation, Opal Wilson.
Recitation, Wayne Finch.
Recitation, Villa Stemple.
Recitation, Ralph Finch.
Recitation, Paul Beard.
Song, Ethel Whitcomb.
Distribution of presents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
A. M. E. Church.

One of the happiest Christmas gath
erings was that Of last niSht in the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

oskaloosa is to have $4,000 cold
storage plant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

ing entered but failing to appear. Ac-
cordingly these ladies were awarded
the prize, having. in the opinion OF
the adjudicator. more than merited
their success.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

NWdTutH9 tHc TTlZSS.
After the second number on the
program, the announcement was made
that the delivery of prizes would take
place. Heretofore, at the meetings Of
the Eisteddfods the awarding of the
prizes followed the announcement of
1.-THE successful contestant, but in yes
terday's program, is was decided to
present the prizes at one time and ac-
cordingly all the successful contest
ants were called upon the stage and
Miss Maud Edmunds, of this city,
dressed to represent Columbia, 7 in a
few we'll chosen words presented each
victor with his or her prize.
Following this came the ,competi-
tion duet for soprano and contralto, II
Live and Love Thee. Mesdames
Swenson and Hughes were the only
contestants to appear. two others hay
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The sportsmen in this vicinity are
particularly pleased with the activity
OF the fish and game commission this
season and the apparent desire on the
part Ct its representatives to strictly
enforce the law and punish those who
disregard its provisions. Monday
Warden Kent, of Milaca, captured two
barrels OF white fish at Mora and con-
fiscated. the property. The fish were
from Mile Laos lake and were part
OF last falls catch which had been
spirited away from the wardens. The
'fishahad been salted::s$5 5z'Nts' ae.'%jess*% X
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

'sDobley7' .Thielman today received
an invitation from a Princeton man
to come to that place and play ball this
season. He is promised a good job if
he will only come out and play. Dob
ley has written the management that
if he is assured of a good, sunshiny,
outcof-doors job-something like work
in a brickyard where he can. harden
his hands-he will probab bly, be found
wearing a Princeton uniform next sea-
son. That village expects to have a
great team.-St. Cloud Journal P1es,s. :
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22
800 Reward .tHIO0

! The readersof this papermill be plaased IA
learn that there is at least one Dreaded diseas @
snat science @ has % cure III iii is
Cure is the only positive cure now kn6n 10 IT,
medical fraternity iCatarrh being q constitmo tn
Tlonal disease r. requires constitutional treat
acting directly upon the blood and mnn',a,ySs,
surfaces Of the ne system, thereby destroying the
Of the disease and giving the
as1en5 ho1 S Sse5enGsa ny building up the constitue
The proprietors have so much faithin its c,,ra.
tive powers, that they offer one Hundred Dol Dol
df 5Pf anX ease that + fails to Send
Sold by druggists, nc ' ~ 4Ae'l1 Ao4coo, o.a6
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

IN. ii S. Rutherford has a; :letteer from
eyames Il n. Hill stating that: the Eastern
Minnesota. has long had sunderconsid4
Grafton a change which,will give the
towns e along the Princetonr branch an
improved y e e.. train service. He states
'that los, the company 'r a1y hopes to put the new
&c schedule in operation early .-in the
.spring. AS we have already; e entered
upon the welcome season we hone that
The proposed change viii be, made as
&es.E X Cd ..tsas,s -, !.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Keafon Chapter 1o.t 3. 81 held is
at which one application for member
shipWas received. After the meeting
an entertainment was furnished by the
second committee. Another enter
tainment will be furnished at the next
meeting which occurs April6.s =sssS:as &
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

:: Col. FEED E! Wheaton, Of Minneap-
oils, was in the village Tuesday apd
this time brought an unlockable grip.
IF anyone missed any of their valuables
on that date they will confer favor on
the colonel's friends by notifying them
at once. They we're unable to inspect
his luggage when he left and knowing
mis- failings on former occasions they
are somewhat worried! The colonel's
specialties are grindstones and railroad
iron. '''> '''-': '.'
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

+ The spring term of the Princeton
public schools will open next Monday
and parents should see to it. that the
new pupils enter promptly. Pupils
will be received in the kindergarten
department until April 9,
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

. -. Notice.
We are pleased to announce that our
store is now open for business, although
1t Will be a few days before our line
will be complete as part Of the. goods
are now being made up. We court.
eously solicit your patronage. *as =
The HUB ONE PRICE CLOTHING
:. HOUSE. =
II. -. GFrTLESON: S., E. G1rTL ESON.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

lay Donovan started to-day to drive
to Dundas near Northfields to take care
of q small place which the family lately
bought down there, and TO- enter the
Carleton college in the fall. Milton
Farnham 'af :: shares the drive as far as
Ninnea polls. @;.'>;'' -
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Ben n'Soulet n1oved Charley Sinclair's
saw Hill from Goshen to this village
last Friday. 1t was loaded on sleds
and hauled down by way of the river.
Charley has not decided just what dis,
position he will make of the mill, but
will probably set it up somewhere II,
this vicinity. qs> a. ,. ..a, rs. 4 - & 49,.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Diphtheria is reported in the family
of Gus Lind who lives in Wyanette.
His child two and one-half years of age
is the afflicted one,
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The opening chapters OF that excel
lent story, "The World Against Him."
will appear next week, Don't miss a
.chapter kitS-.E - ~ so s.l.e 5 ~ J.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

"A. H. Southerland, Peter Peterson,
H. P. Dahlin and William Nyquist, of
Cambridge, attended the K. r elbow
out'' in this village last Tuesday night.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

.>Galichio's orchestra came up Mon
day to furnish music for the club dance.
The dance wasa very pleasant affair
and quite we'll attended. Il
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

John Townsend is visiting his rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity The
boys are doing we'll with their cattle
ranch in North Dakota, which news
their friends will be glad to learn.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

) Captain I. G. Patterson came over
from Cam bridge last Saturday to be
with the boys of his old command when
they organized the local body of the
Spanish-American War Veterans. 80.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Guy Ewing has engaged with the
Bradstreet Mercantile company to can
vass this county and secure the facts
necessary for the new edition of their
financial gazette, which is soon to be
published.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

One OF the paradoxes of this season
was shown in the sales of farm ma
chlnery at T. II. Caley's last week.
On one day the boys sold five 'harrows
set of sleds and wagon. 1t is not
often that sleds and wagons are sale
able on the same day.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Prof. J.~D. ..Armitage, the. Mime
apolis optician, will be at the Office of
his brother, Dr.'T L. Armitage, next
Sunday to meet his patients. If your
eyes trouble you consult him. =: T.. II
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The county has call in another part
OF the paper for a number of its out
standing orders. The recent settle
ment gave Treasurer Burrell consider
-:
able,ready money to do business with.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

A. L. Cranb has been appointed
treasurer Of stearns: county to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
the former treasurer. Mr.. Cramb will
make an ideal officer and his many
friends in Mile Lacs country congrat-
ulate him on his good fortune.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Hon. r. G. Dunn returned to St. Paul
last Saturday, after visit of several
days with his old friends. )
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The Oak Hall Shoe & Clothing COM
pany has new ad on The second page
which will pay you to peruse..
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

There was goodly display of green
On the streets Saturday. Mike
Mahoney said we could all wear it be-
cause the queen had ordered US to-
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The vernal equinox brought all
kinds of weather. There was snow
storm every fifteen minutes Monday.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

We have a nice line of dress goods
bought at bankrupt sale which we
are selling very cheap. Come in and
seq the goods. JOHN N. BERG.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

T. Judge Dorr is confined to his bed by
a serious and painful illness. He un-
derwent an operation last Friday and
everything is not exactly as'his friends
wish. e.. -. Z. - a+. @:rrsg
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The Anoka Herald says that Mrs.
H. 81. Bolster, of Mile Laos lake, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. King, in that CITY.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

I Rev. j. S. Bouck performed1a mar.
riage ceremony on Monday which.
united, Clark Severance and Lottie
Reynolds. = -.. 50 :s7o,.,s,5s: & -
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Saturday was busy day in all lines
OF trade. The farmers came in in
large numbers and from their pur-
chases it was evident they we're pre-
pairing for the busy spring season.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Mrs. NJ. 9. Sausser is suffering from
an'attack Of sore throat and is reported
to be seriously ILL. .s,ss
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

|. E.. Burgan transacted business in
in the cities yesterday, patronizing the
day train on the trip. %fs3 u
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Elmer Chapman's child, who has
been suffering with inflammation of the
bowels, is much improved this week.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

One Of the main objects of the G.. A.
+: entertainment of April 9th is to
raise funds to put up a soldiers monu-
ment at once in the local graveyard.
The post has fund already for that
purpose and they want to add all pos
sible to it and put up the monument at
once. The entertainment charge will
be rs cents for adults aud ten for chill
dren under fifteen Years.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The potatoes stored in Easements
and warehouses are being shipped
ra pidly now.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

w. W. Crooks, the Freer post
master, was in the village last Monday.
He; says he expects to leave this county
soon and enter. business in Wright
county
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Miss Blackmore from Singapore will
speak in the Methodist church mex,
Sunday morning upon the. Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society's work.
She will also address a union service
in the evening at the same church. =.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Superintendent VanWormer visited
Milaca last Wednesday.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The mills feed store has a large
stock of L. L. Mays northern grown
seeds which are sold in bulk or by the
package. Il. t-~''r = j..s j.s ga. t:y- t3
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

L. S. Briggs returned Saturday
morning from Duluth, where he went
to attend meeting of the committee
OF this congressional district. The
congressional convention will be held
at the Zenith city May IS and this
county will be entitled to nine dele
gates. Sherburne county has eight. 1
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22
Next week We begin the nuhlica

Next week we begin the publication
OF an. eScellent serial, 1.-The World
Against Him." and we know you will
feel amply repaid for the time spent if
you read it. It is one of the best
stories We have ever secured. Tell
your neighbor about it and invite him
to subscribe. et ';*> .
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The arrival of the daily papers is
quite uncertain since the change
which is supposed to bring them by
way of Cambridge. Some of the pa
pers are frequently delayed day...
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Mrs Floyd Hatcher suffered -an at,
tack OF paralysis last Sunday. She has
lost the use OF. some Of her limbs and
for time wds stricken speechless. At
present she is recovering the use Of
her>vocal organs, but is Still in q se..i-
Gus condition. s~~ 60 -s:>s,i, =: .,..-,
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The E. Mark Live Stock company
has purchased the business heretofore
conducted by E. D. Claggett. Mr..
Claggett will be employed by the COM
pany and will remain at the old stand.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

"a. g. Smith has d telephone in Ills
meat market SO when you want him
call Sc. ~ it: sss II, 81 ss s3l ss
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

DR.. F. l.. Small, resident dentist,
Townsend block. ....
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

OF Interest :. 4
en$ from ~ \ (
[ various sources. (

George l. Staples is the only person who Is
authorized to collect money due this office. In
every case the party paying money is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving a printed
receipt. r.. DUNN. Publisher
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Frank Mcclellan came home last
Saturday morning. He has been with
the State Auditors timber force in the
northern part of the State but was
taken i'll and forced to come home to
recuperate.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

t,oR SALE-A good q inch tire farm
wagon at our blacksmith shop. -.
&:3s,:' = BUCK & CRAVENs.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Will Kaliherfhas boon off duty this
week on account Of an attack Of rheu-
matism.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Wood wanted-Dry mixed cordwood
at che starch factory: +. II. Galley,
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

The E. Mark Live Stock company
has large number of sheep and cows
for sale. Any farmer wishing to :pur-
chase any number from one to 100 can
secure them from the company for
cash Or on time.
The UNION neglected to mention a
party given by Mrs. 81. B. Jesmer last
week. the occasion being the first
birthday: anniversary of her little
daughter. The company we're. splen-
didly entertained during the afternoon
and observation-disclosures were served
at tea-time. :, =. !, .--.-..
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

LosT-Two robes and a large brown
horse blanket on the Germany road
Friday night, March 2. Finder will
please leave at the UNION Office for =
reward.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Postmaster Cordiner has two: pairs
OF spectacles at the postofRce awaiting
their owners. One is a pair with gold
.oows and appear to have belonged to a
child or some one with a small face.
The others have steel bows and evi-
dently have been the property of some
elderly person. - A-'> =; u 3+%5 =
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Judge Doris reported to Be much
this morning although not
yet out Of danger. atssls5sss 80 ssa$Ssz.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

.EoST.-A white and brown setter
dogs: one year old and full grown,
answers sas to the name of Dream. Has
been gone about four weeks. Finder
return to 81. B. Jesmer and receive
reward. =. ;. ....,....
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22
Notice to Parents and Guardians

Notice to Parents and Guardians.
Children who would be- six years ol
age or older, at the beginning of the
next school. year, Sept. lst, 190O), will
be admitted to Kindergarten class o1
the Princeton public schools, which
will be started Monday, March 26. Nc
children will be admitted to this class
after Monday, April 8.
BY. order Of the board of education.
H. E. WHITE, Supt.
Princeton, Minn., March IA, 1900.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

foR;sALE- One span of horses, har-
ness, ss1eighs and buggies. for cash or
ON time. A good family team.
ISL. e. F.. MCCLELLAN.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Call No. 26 for best cuts of beef, pork
ana mutton.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

b FOR SAL4E.-A family refrigerator
tpaar'lfor and kitchen furniture, dishes
ana cooking utensils. All in good
order. order. Apply at this office.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

=, The Rathbone Sisters are planning
TO give domino party April is. The
exact date cannot be fixed until the
music is engaged and as soon as this is is
effected the invitations will be sent
out. The parties given BY the ladies
are always very enjoyable affairs the
people will read this. announcement
with pleasant anticipation. ..-
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

Amos Howard returned from the
woods this morning looking hale and.
hearty. a Z
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

George D. Loring has recovered from
his recent sickness and is about town
t as OF yore. He expects to go to Calf
fornia this spring.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

= e. Patterson delivers milk and
cream ss9ll to his customers twice day
morning morning and evening. Leave your
orders at NJ. C. Saussers store.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

y Callin and see my newsline Of hats,
SHOES, mackintoshes, mems and boys
suits. in fact anything in the line Of
furnishing ! e goods. Also a fine line of
groceries, fancy teas and coffees a
specially. AT the old stand 2s~. =,
II $, - ~. -- - M. c.! SAUssER. +.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

sLOsT-A logging chain about u or
IA ts feet long. Finder will please leave
it at: F. p. Morneau's saloon and get
so cents reward. HENRY. Yopp >.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

+: S: Walker speaks highly of. the
UNIONS vaaoe as an advertising mo
1dium and remarked TO the reporter
that he knew the people were reading
his ads because they told him thevy,
were. The UNIONS circulation is rap j:
idly increasing which of course adds
to its advertising value.s .%:*,>..
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

..s For Sale.
.S2O acre improved farm. Four miles
from Princeton. Will sell or exchange
Tor good improved property in Prince.
ton,s MINI. For particulars call or ad.
dress: NJ. S. RUTHERFORD.
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

: :: a. Z. Wilkes, mayor of Milaca, was
in the village yesterday on business.
.He = is interested in a company which
proposessto take up land in the west
which is valuable for its timber and
by a sale realize fair amount of profit
The scheme certainly appears feasible
on its face and we hope the boys NAV
realize their homes. - = =
The Princeton union., 1900-03-22

:. Rev. w. T. Warner writes to the
UNION torchange his address and men.
tions the fact chat the paper has fol-
lowed him like a shadow for the eight
years he has been: away from Prince.
ton, and says he would miss it just as
much. he wishes to be remembered
to all his old friends in Princeton.