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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
FOR The PUBLIC GOOD.
The information Contained In This
Citizens Statement is Inval-
liable to Ottumwa
People.

When resident Of Ottumwa, whose
statement appears below: who has no
monetary or other interest in the ar
ticle which he endorses, who is anx-
ious to do his acquaintance and fell
low residents a good turn, who pub
fishes in this paper his experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills-that citizen
must have good and sufficient reason
for doing SO. The following should dis
pei any doubts which may have ex-
is.ed in the readers mind on this sub
ject.
Mr.. J. P. Rees, contracting carpenter,
Of 343 S. Moore street, South Ottumwa.
says: "Off and on for some time I
had most distressing backache. When
sat for any length of time and at
tempted to rise twinges Of pain caught
me through the loins, rendering it at
times almost impossible for me to rise
at all. | concluded my kidneys were
the cause, as I noticed the kidney se-
cretions were not natural in color.
Learning about Doan's Kidney Pills l
went to Will L. Sargent's drug store
and got box. Their use soon ended
my troubles and in few weeks time
the last yestige of backache had left
me completely and l have had no re-
turn of it.
For sale by all dealers. Price, so cts.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
AGENTS for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Cold steel or Death.

"There is but one small chance to save
your life and that is thru an opera
tion," was the awful prospect set be-
fore Mrs. 1. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis.,, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her of a frightful case of stom-
ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He
didn't count on the marvellous power
of Electric Bitters to cure Stomach
and Liver troubles. but she heard of it,
took seven bottles, was wholly cured.
avoided surgeons knife, cow weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles aud never
disappoints. Price soc, at Clark s.
Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
FAMINE SUFFERERS.
Express Companies Win Convey
Donations Of Money Free.
RELIEF WORK In CHARGE COMMITTEE
Composed OF one Hundred Influential
Men = Circular Settling Forth
Briefly Conditions aud
Needs In india.

For the purpose of assisting in the
relief of the famine sufferers in India
the express companies have consented
to receive and transport free of charge
all contributions of money for this
purpose. The local offices are in re-
ceipt of full instructions which were
also accompanied by literature explain
ing in detail some of the awful suffer-
ing which the people of that country
are undergoing on account of crop
failures.
The relief work is in charge of a
committee of one hundred of the most
prominent men of the land, with head
quarters at New York. William e.
Dodge is chairman of the committee;
L. i. Chamberlain, chairman OF the
executive committee; Elgin r. Gould,
secretary; Arthur w. Milbury and F.
d. Green. assistant secretaries, and
John Crosby Brown, treasurer. All
contributions should be sent to Messrs
Brown Brothers & Co., 80 Wall street
New York, unless there is a local In
dia Famine Relief committee Or treas.
urer. Contributions of money only
will be received by the express COM
pany.
Appeal.
The following appeal has been issued
to the public by the committee OF
one hundred:
Famine from lack of rain is now
shifting sixty millions Of our fellow
beings. At this moment death by sheer
hunger and thirst, threatens one sixth
of that number. Thousands are starv.
i inn ono1, Il,
And the woe has not yet reached its
| worst. Face to face with even such
horrors still stand countless little chill.
dren, and women, and men. whom food
will save. Thank God, relief may al.
most instantly pass, by cable from
this land of plenty to that India OIL
starvation. Accordingly only gifts Of
money are solicited
What, then, shall we do? What
will you do? In the famine districts
are charitable relief agencies, efficient
trustworthy, economical. They need
larger supplies. Surely such supplies
can be provided, and yet the customary
gifts to long established agencies fol
the uplifting of the people of India
not be at all lessened.
| Meanwhile, the government of In
dia has organized relief on a scale un
approached in the history of the world
| TIE number of sufferers officially aid
ed is not less than six millions. Ever
that aid is wholly insufficient for thu
awful need. s..
| The death rate is by far the creates
in the native provinces, where the GOV
eminent has least control.
In this emergency the committee O.
one hundred gladly puts itself at YOU
service, the service of the cause.
Messrs. Brown Brothers & com
pany. 50 Wall street, have freely con
sented to receive and acknowledge III
gifts sent to them. Every expressed
wish of donors will be faithfully car
ried out, and the committee, on its
own, part, will earnestly seek the best
existing agency for the distribution o.
undesignated funds.
Together and at once let us move tx
the rescue. From two 10 five cents {
day will save a life.
w. r. Dodge, Chairman,
John Crosby Brown, Treasurer,
| L. Il, Chamberlain. Oh. Ex. Com.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
OBITUARY.
Asenath Barr Ncyvcomb

Asenath Barr Newcomb died in Chi
cago June 8, aged SO years, months
and days. She was born in Center
county, Pennsylvania; her maiden name
was Barr, the family being prominent
one in that state. Her grandfather
and his brother were soldiers in the
Revolutionary war. She married JEFF
ferson Newcomb, March 1S55,in Mercer
county, Pennsylvania. After this mar
riage the couple came west for two
months journey, visiting Chicago, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, travelling by stage and
steamer, arriving in Kansas City when
it was mere village. In 1856 they en-
igrated to Iowa, settling in West I'm
ion where Mr.. Newcomb was for sever
al years engaged in the mercantile bus
mess. In the year 1880 the family re-
moved to Ottumwa. After the sud-
den death of her husband Mrs. New
comb went to Chicago and lived with
her sons, altho it was her custom to
revisit Ottumwa each year and spend
the summer with her daughter and re-
new old friendships
The deceased was consistent Chris
tan for over forty years, having united
with the church in 1857, and lived firm
in the faith of the Presbyterian church
!, and is well remembered by the older
members of that church in this city.
In the month of February of the
present year she was much affected by
the sudden death of her brother, Judge
Barr, of Clarion, Pa, and this seemed
to affect her health to great degree.
On Decoration day, however, she APP
peared in her usual health and attend
ed the ceremonies, but on the morning
of May 81 she was seized with a con-
gestite chill which rapidly developed
into pneumonia md after an illness of
eight days she. passed peacefully away.
Brief funeral services were held in Chi
cago June 9, and her remains were con-
lveyed to this city accompanied by her
grief-stricken children and were buried
in the Ottumwa cemetery, on June II,
Rev. DIR. F. w. limit officiating at the
funeral services. The surviving chill
dren are Charles C and VIM. B. New
comb, of Chicago, and (Florence) Mrs.
Lee ID. Lewis, of this cfty. The deceas-
ed was kid and loving mother and
was very much beloved by all who
llnev her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Convention Excursion.

On account of the following conven.
tons the Iowa Central Railway will
sell tickets at reduced rates as fol
lows:
Prohibition state and national con.
ventions, Chicago, ILL.,, June 1928
One fare for round trip. Tickets on
sale June 20, 26, 81. Limited to
return Julyo2.
Democratic National convention
Kansas City,. Mo-, July 4th. One fare
for round trip. Tickets on sale July 9
70, 4. Limited to return to July 10.
National encampment Grand Army
OF the Republic, Chicago, ILL.,, Aug 81
to Sept. 1. One fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale August $500 inclusive
Limit to return September L.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Rurlln gton Ronte Excur.lon..

Homeseekers' excursion to points in
west, south, southwest and north and
northwest. Date of sale May Is,
June and 10, July 3 and II, Angus:
I7-21, good for twenty-one days from
date of sale. One fare plus So for
round trip.
National Democratic Convention
Kansas City, Mo. Tickets on sale July
2-3-4. good for return leaving Kansas
City not later than July 9. One fare
for round trip.
Prohibition convention, Chicago, Ills
Date Of sale, June 25, 26 and %. Linn
it for return, July 2, 1900. One fare
for round trip,
Annual convention B. Y. p. u, GIN
cinnati, Ohio. Date Of sale July 9-1O-
11-12, good for return leaving Cincin-
natl not later than July II, 1900. tx
tension OF limit can be had by depos-
iting ticket before July IA, until Aug
ust 10, 1900. One fare plus 5000 for
round trip.
Biennial Conclave K. of p, Detroit
Mich. One fare plus $500 for round
trip. Date sale, August "a, 25, 2G
IN and 80. Good for return Sept. S.
Extension of return limit may he
had by depositing ticket with joint
agent on or before Septemer 1 and
paying soc fee, until September IA
1900.
Tickets are on sale also to all sum.
mer resorts east, west, north aud
south. For full information call on OF
address, w. S. Parker, Ticket Agt.
Union Depot.
cor full information call on or ad.
dress, w. S. Parker,
Tkt. Agent. Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Rock Island Excursion..

Special excursions to Denver, Colo.
RADIO Springs, Pueblo. Salt Lake and
Ogden. Rate, one regular first class
fare, plus two dollars. Dates cl
sale, June 20, July 0 and II, and An.
gust !. Final return limit October
81, 1900.
Homeseekers' excursions to points
in south, southwest, west, north and
northwest, first and 4',ird Tuesday OF
each month. One fare, plus SO TO,
round trip, good for twenty-one days
For full information call on or ad.
dress, w. S. Parker.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
A Horrible Accident,

Steamboat Rock, j une 21.-Nlr. Lester
Smell, living one and one-half miles
south of this place, met with-a terrible
accident last Saturday morning, being
kicked by horse in the face and
smashing his nose and breaking his up
per jaw and nearly tearing off one
cheek. DR.. Caldwell is attending him.
The doctor says he may recover if
blood poison does not supervene. He
is not able to take nourishment except
ing very little that can be run thru a
straw into his mouth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
BI.marck,. Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
'ergy are not found where stomach ,liv-
er, kidneys and bowels are out of or
der If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only csc az
Clark & Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Brigham Roberts Guilty.

Salt Lake, June 2a.-The jury in the
case of b. I'll. Roberts, on trial for un-
lawful cohabitation, returned verdict
of guilty. Roberts admitted he enter
ed into polygamous marriage with
Maggie B. Shipp, and lived with her
and his legal wife, Sarah Tousa. 1t
is claimed Roberts relied on the SUI
preme court to reverse the verdict on
technical grounds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Hotel Colfax Sold.

ColfaN, June 22.-Hotel Colfax has
been sold by the Jordan estate to DIR.
r. III. Habenicht and Gust Johnson, of
Des Moines, who will convert the bull
ding into a sanitarium conducted on
Battle Creek principles, to be known
as the ''ColfaN Medical and Surgical
Sanitarium," and open it to the public
July 26, at the time of the Epworth
League meeting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Buchanan. Mich. Nav o

Genessee Pure Food Co., lie Roy, N. Y:
Geutlemen:-My mamma has been
a great coffee drinker and has sound
it very injurious. Having used several
packages of your Grain-O the drink
that takes the place of coffee, she
finds it much better for herself and
for us children to drink She has
given up coffee drinking entirely. We
use a package every week. / am ten
years old.
Yours respectfully, Fannie Williams.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

The Marshalltown capitalists are con-
sidering plans for the erection of an
automobile manufacturing plant in
that city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
GREAT CONVENTION.
Story Of the National Republican
Gathering at Philadelphia.
FEELING OVER The NOMINATIONS.
Iowa Men Think Roosevelt tho Strong.
est Candidate for Vice President
Fittings Heard by Courier
correspondent

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June
21.-(Special Correspondence.)- -Spec-
tators aud members OF the press were
on hand early, but the delegations were
somewhat late in arriving. The day
was bright and hot, but for the cool
breeze would have been quite pros
trating. There was much cheering as
the notables filed in.
At 1920 O'Clock the convention was
called to order by Permanent Chair
man Lodge and after. prayer by Arch
bishop Ryan, some unfinished business
was attended to and then the fun be-
gan. Alabama waived her place to
Ohio and amid cheering and clapping
of hands Foraker placed before the
convention the name of VIM. Mckinley.
Seconding speeches were made, as
you have learned by Associated Press
but it is well for me to say that each
speaker was received with storms OF
applause before, during and after the
remarks. The nomination of McKin-
ley was made one of unammity, and as
this was done the people went wild.
The demonstration was of such density
and duration that for fully one-halt
hour the proceedings were blocked
Hail Columbia sStar Spangled Ban
ner," AS We Go Marching on" were
among the airs sung by the audience
and amid the waving of hats, handker
chiefs, fans, pampas plumes, etc a pro
cession paraded up the aisle to the
speakers desk. A representative o.
Uncle Sam and another of an elephan'
were conspicuous, but the tumult was
so great that no one could distinguish
hardly a word.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

Fort Dodge is to have yiaduct, the
city building one-half and the Mime
apolis and ST. Louis railroad the other
half.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

The supervisors of Shelby county
have decided that the new saloon pc
tition bears a sufficient number OF
signatures.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Yours respectfully, Fannie Williams.

The movement for the erection of a
labor temple in Des Moines is pro-
crossing and articles of incorporation
have been adopted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

Worms are causing great havoc at
Dallas Center and several hundred
acres of corn have to be replanted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

G. A. Dotson, of Colfax, is possessor
Of q stone ak, an liam relic which was
plowed up on his I'M near there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

G. A. Newman, of Cedar Falls, has
been appointed assistant adjutant gen
eral for the Gcoartment of Iowa, G.
A. r.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Great Enthusiasm.

Everybody. on their feet made it diff
cult to see anything for more than an
instant. 1t was just like a rapidly
moving panoramic view. On call OF
the states being resumed all votes'were
cast for Mckinley and the nomination
was made unanimous. I want all to
understand that at this time there was
the most enthusiasm displayed. More
noise made than has been made since
the fall of Adam.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

Odebolt has an offer of $500 for a
public library, providing the citizens
raise like amount and incorporate I'll
under state laws.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
selection OF Vice President.

On call of the states for vice pres
ident Alabama waived her right to 10
wa and LATE Young, came to the plat
form and his appearance was greeted
with the same kind of an oveatioh that
the other speakers received. He made
the speech placing Roosevelt in nomina-
,tion and again the audience Went wild.
Truly it was a day of enthusiasm.
When Roosevelt's nomination was an
nounced it looked to an> inexperienced
person asif.the convention hall would
be useless hereafter unless for llindling
wood. Thus closed the most colossal,
enthusiastic and successful republican
national convention ever held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
INTERVIEWS REPRESENTATIVES,
Expressions OF Individual Opinion on
the NOmiDatiOns.

ING ACCOMMODATIONS.
I have tried this morning to get an
expression of opinion from Iowa con-
tingents in regard to the outcome of
the vie presidential end of the ticket
but the time was SO short that l could
not get around, and I found many who
would not talk for publication. All
expressed themselves as satisfied land
some were more than satisied.) Some
of the sentiment of the Iowa people
who were willing to talk will be found
as follows:
Colonel Root says: SIT is the best
thing that ever happened. 1t (the
ticket will carry states that never had
a republican complexion before
Governor Shaw: cit is good thing.
OF course we are somewhat considera-
bly, disappointed that Mr.. Deliver was
not named but the ticket as it stands
will help us in many states in the
| west"
Hinsdale: "Altho we have worked
hard for Mr.. Dolliver and are sorry to
see our labor lost at the present time,
yet think Mr.. Dolliver has made ma
ny friends and is stronger today with
the people of the country than ever
before. We will make votes with the
ticket in all doubtful communities"
Mr.. Epperson: "The ticket will be
strong and will poll votes for the re-
publican party that have never been
cast that way before. But l am some
what disappointed.
James A. Dunn: 81 think the tick
ct with Mckinley and Roosevelt to be
the best that could be made. should
have been pleased to vote for Mr.. Dolli-
yer. but since his withdrawal am for
Teddy"
One member of the Iowa party, /
think it was Norris, said: strongest
that could be named.'
The unfortunate thing is that it will
be construed as victory of Plat,
Quay and Penrose over Hanna and the
administration. Secondly, it takes
Roosevelt out of politics, and throws
the state government into the hands of
Platt. The Ford franchise bill which
Roosevelt forced thru the legislature
will probably be repealed.
Dolliver and tho West in 1904.
1t is something of a task to chase
down all interviews credited to our
great men, but Iwant to send you the
following from the Telegraph: dol
liver and the west in 1904" said Gov
ernor Shaw "We do not yield to SUI
perior force of numbers, as there is no
such thing this year, but we do bow
to the will of the American people as
it has its exercise in this convention,
and Mr.. Deliver will present the name
of Roosevelt as only Dolliver can"
w. g. Field.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD
HOMESEEKERS
Excursions
Twice Each Month During 1900.

0nIITIJl The Illinois Central will run
ytIIIIUI Homeseeker's Excursions to cer-
7ntIlIlIlI tain points in the South on the
VUUllls lines of the Illinois Central and
Yazoo s. Mississippi Valley Railroads from ali
their stations west OF and including. Tara aud
from points on the Lyle, Cedar Rapids, Onawa
and Sioux Falls branches on the first and
third Monday of each month, during the
year 1900 land from all points east of and i'm
cluding Fort Dodge on tho first and third
Tuesday of each month.
The new Southern Homeseeker's Guiden de-
scribes IN detail the agricultural advantages,
the soil and products OF all points south of the
roads. For copy address the undersigned.
For Information concerning Railroad Lands
dress L. P. Skene, Land Commissioner /. c. r.
R., at Chicago
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Anltmla1l & TAYLOR

Threshers, Engines. Saw Mills and
Clover Hu1lers for sale at Gephart's
Rancho, South Ottumwa. Gail and
see them. Direct all communications
to r. Z. LOOMS, Mgr, Omaha, Neb.,
! or w. S. Golden, Salesman, Ottunlwa,
Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

take the Wabash line with through
sleeper Ottumwa to St. Louis, making
direct connections in Union depot
wit.s all lines running through cars to
above points. Time the same and rates
always the cheapest. A trial Of this
route will always convince you of its
many superior advantages. 1t is to
the eastern traveller what the Rio
Grande and Colorado Midland are to
the western. Turn up and out Of the
old rut and try a route that will please
YOU in every way.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

IIfr0Tl Homeseeker's Excursion tickets
MtvI4 will also be sold from stations In
NHAI Iowa east of and including Cedar
HLU Falls and from points on the Lyle
and Cedar Rapids branches, the first and third
Tuesday Of each month, to points on the Iili-
nois Central Railroad to which the one rate is
500 or over in South Dakota, Minnesota and
in Iowa to points west OF Ackley inclusive, tx
cept points west of I4eMars.
Homeseeker's Excursions to Points ON
Other Lines of Railroads.
The Illinois Central will also sell on the first
and third Tuesdays in June, July, August, Sep
TENDER, October, November and December,
1900, Homeseeker's Excursion Tickets to points
on foreign lines of railroads in many Western,
Southwestern and Southern States.
For rates, routes, ETC., inquire of your nearest
Illinois Central Ticket Agent.
All Homeseeker's Excursion Tickets are sold
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
ONE FARE PLUS SO. 90.

for the round trip Tickets limited to Il days
for return and good for stop-over privileges at
certain points within going limit of Is days
J.F. MERRY,
A. G. P. A., Ill. Cent. r. r.,
DUBUQUE, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
The Kidneys Are the Royal Road
to Health.

The kidneys are a most important factor in
health. They cleanse the blood of all ma1ig-
nant poisons and Impurities, all dead, decayed
or worn ont tissue. which the c1eansed blood
they are a filter. In disease, they become a
sewer, leadingthe system with viruleht, pois-
8onous elements. and permitting healthy depos-
its to escape. In time they break down or dis
integrate, and Bright's disease, or Diabetes. in
durable III their later stages, marks the victim.
Never neglect these Great Blood Cleansers.
Take a thorough course of
Dr.. A. v. Banes Kidney and Rheu-
matte Specific.
500 per bottle.
DR.. A. v. Banes Medicine Co., ST. Joseph, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-05-20
Another Choctaw Town.

Shady Point, in the extreme
eastern portion of the Choctaw
nation has gone for Wolverton
aud the correspondent from that
place, writing to the Spiro Gazette,
says of the clubs action:
Nv. a. Lewis and w L..
Henderson were declared elected
and instructed to support A. j..
Wolverton for national committee
man. Motion made by our fat
democrat of Shady Point and sec
onded and carried that if our dele
gates found that DIR. A. j. VOL
verton, was not strict Bryan man
that they were not to support him. ..
No other business. we adjourned
until the first Saturday night after
the 11th of June.