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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
AN UNUSUAL CASE.
Milford Family to Take a Dying Or
Phan and Care for Her

Rev. J.E. Van Wrinkle, field superin-
tendent of the Iowa children's home
society, reports very unusual affair
which occurred recently. An orphan
girl of this city had been placed in a
family in northern Iowa by Rev. Van
Wrinkle about year ago. The girl
became ill soon afterwards and the
case developed into consumption. The
family in which she had been placed
refused to longer care for her when
this became known and the child was
returned to the home in Des Moines.
After having been treated for a mum.
Der of months in the hospital there at
the expense of the society, the girl
was returned to this city, where She
would probably have ended her days
in the county hospital had a family
named Brown, of Milford, not heard
of the case. These people after
thinking the matter over felt that the
Lord wanted them to come to Ottum.
wa and get the girl and take care of
her during the remaining weeks or
months, that she may live. The girl
is far advanced into consumption and
these people are aware she cannot
live long. but they are willing to take
her for humanity's sake. Rev. Van
Wrinkle says the family comes highly
recommended and he is sure they are
doing the work because their hearts
have been touched with Christ-like
pity.
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w. A. JORDAN g. SONS :
TEACHERS TROUBLES
Trying Occupation for Wom-
en- With Delicate Nerves.
The Hard Work Entailed by the Charge
Of school Room Often Causes the
Health to Break Down.

Teaching school is an occupation
which has many attractions for Gull
tured women, but it also has many
drawbacks and often affects their
health seriously. Especially is this
so in the case of women with delicate
nervous systems and those with ten
dency to pulmonary troubles. Miss
Mary X. Powers, of Ellsworth, Wis,
is teacher whose health was broken
down by the hard work which the
charge of large school entails. She
says:
During the winter of 1898, while
teaching school. | became subject to
nervousness, which grew worse until
my whole system was run down. My
back ached and at times l was SO dir
zy that | could scarcely stand My
limbs were swollen and always tired,
SO that l felt no more rested in the
morning than when l went to bed. l
was also troubled with a cough and
the food | ate did not strengthen me.
This condition, accompanied by palpi.
tation of the heart, kept up for sever.
al months until in March, when read
about DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People in juneau, Wisconsin,
newspaper.
Il began taking the pills and in
about a week | noticed change for
the better | felt so encouraged by
this improvement that | kept on TAX
ing them until had used three boxes
and was entirely cured. | always
keep DR.. Williams Pink Pills by me
and | take them occasionally when
feel the need of tonic.
81 believe firmly in the good done
by Pinks Pills for Pale People and
have advised my friends to use them. .
The pills which cured Miss Powers
are not patent medicine, but pre-
scription used for many years by an
eminent practitioner who produced
the most wonderful results with them,
curing all kinds of weakness arising
from a watery condition of the blood
or shattered nerves, two fruitful
causes of almost every i'll to which
flesh is heir. Acting directly on the
blood and nerves these pills have prov
ed boon to women, invigorating the
body and regulating the functions of
the exhausted patient.
They are an unfailing specific for
such diseases as locomotor ataXia, par
tial paralysis, St. Vitus' dance, sciatica,
neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous head
ache, the after effects of the grip,
palpitation of the heart, pale and sal
low compilations, and all forms of
weakness either in male or female.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are sold by all dealers, or will
be sent postpaid on receipt of price,
fifty cents box, or six boxes for two
dollars and a half, by the DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Be
sure you get the genuine; substitutes
never cured anybody. Look for the
full name on every package.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
Late Court News.

After being out nearly twenty-four
hours the jury in the case of Robert
Pasnau, charged with assault with in
tent to murder G. w. Houston, at IL
o'clock today brought in verdict
finding the defendant guilty of an as
sault with intent to inflict great bodily
injury. The penalty for this crime
would be a jail sentence. Judge Sloan
fixed the time for judgment at 4 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The verdict in
this case is the same as that against
Charles Pasnau. Although nothing
has been said officially it is understood
that the case will be appealed to the
supreme court.
Decree Signed.
Judge Sloan today signed decree
in the case of c. e. Norton vs.. Wapel-
10 county, where the plaintiff received
verdict for $3.50 in the case which
was tried during the early part of the
present term.
Wants Divorce.
F. G. Orelup, attorney for Peria A.
Hartley, has filed a petition in the
county clerks Office asking for di-
vorce for his client from her husband,
Alexander Hartley, whom she charges
with cruel and inhuman treatment.
The petition alleges the parties were
married in Ottumwa, August 8, 1884,
and that four children have resulted
from the union. The plaintiff asks for
the custody of these.
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The Telephone Men.
rom Wednesdays Dally.l

ltfom Wednesdays Dally.l
The third annual meeting of the
Southeastern Iowa Independent Tele-
phone association was held last evening
at the Ballingall hotel. Men repre-
senting several companies included in
the association were present, and the
meeting was a highly profitable one
in many particulars. Questions which
are vexing to Independent telephone
managers We're discussed and explain
ed by those who are most conversant
with them, and the entire evening was
very pleasantly and profitably spent.
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year. as follows:
President-C. B. Doble, Sigourney
Vice-president-J. c. Thorn, Fair
field
etary-treasurer-C. NJ McFat.
fridge, Moravia.
Executive committee-H. E. Pan
cost, Ottumwa; w. d. Dunsmore. Os-
kaloosa; w. H. Fowler, Pella.
The association decided to hold the
next annual meeting at Oskaloosa, the
second Tuesday in October, 1902.
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ington street, left this morning for
Phoenix, Arizona, where she will
make her future home.
Miss Jessie White, of North Liberty
who has been visiting with Mrs. Ed.
Harper, south of Ottumwa, returned
to her home last night.
Miss Dora May and Mrs. e. E.
Phelps, of Fedrick, spent the day in
the city yesterday shopping, returning
to their homes last night.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
I'D Jordan, of the Hughes addition, fell
this morning and cut her lower lip
making an ugly, though not a very Sc.
rious wound.
M. T. Foster, of Colorado, who is
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Foster, near Ashland, was
calling upon old friends in this city
this afternoon.
Marriage licenses have been issued
as follows: Charles Eaves and Miss
Anna May Eaton; Howard Woodford
and Miss Pauline Tinsley; John Carl
berg and Miss Anna Marie Anderson.
Clarence Berrier and Miss Margaret
Veitch We're united in marriage last
evening at o'clock, at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Veitch, 604 Chester avenue, by Rev. D.
Q. Smith. The ring service was used.
Last evening, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs F. M. Buckner, on West
Fourth street, the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Lulu M. to Roscoe S.
Kelsey, was solemnized About seven
ty-five people, relatives and intimate
friends of the families of the bride
and groom, were in attendance.
marriage of Orville E. Linton to Miss
Margaret T. Johnston at the home of
the brides parents, Rev. and Mrs. G
T. Johnston, 125 Park avenue. The
wedding was a very quiet one, only
the immediate families of the con-
tracing parties being present
Rev. NJ. |. Gordon, the new pastor of
the African M. E. church in this city,
has entered upon the duties of his pas
torate. Mr.. Gordon comes to Ottum-
wa from Muscatine, where he has been
for the past two years and where he
succeeded in paying off an old church
debt that had hung over that congre-
cation for many years. Mr. Gordon
finds the Ottumwa church with an in
debtedness of $3.50 and is greatly in
hopes that means and methods may
be devised for paying the same at an
early date. Mr.. Gordon is an intelli-
gent man, jealous in his work
and is well educated having spent
three years at the college at Mt. Pleas.
ant.
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Read the. Courier for news.

Reliable footwear, the kind thai
looks well, and yet is dependable. is
now ready for inspection at John
Jennings shoe store at 222 E. Main
st. The prices on these goods will
agreeably surprise you. when you con
slider the quality they possess. They
are neat. serviceable and stylish, and
If you wish to purchase good shoes at
low prices it will be to your advantage
to look at our large stock, Our line of
rubber boots is now unbroken, and if
you need any we can fit you out. Call
and examine them whether you wish
to purchase or not
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to be quite ill at her home, 612 wa

Word has been received from Brook
Ign, N. Y, telling of the death of Cyril
Ellis, a former South Ottumwa young
man. No particulars as yet have been
received.
Word was received this morning
from Columbus, Ohio, stating that
Rev. w. w. Davies, wife, and son Ern-
est would arrive in Ottumwa Friday
afternoon. Mrs. Davies and son have
been spending the summer with rela
tives and friends in Ohio. Rev. Dav
les is the new pastor of the Second
Congregational church. and will be
gin his preaching services at the
church Sunday.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
lFrom Mondays Daily.]
See Ottumwa Poultry ad or

IFrom Mondays Daily.l
See Ottumwa Poultry ad on page 2.
John Monroe, the alleged partner of
tain burlap from William Potter was
today sentenced by Judge Sloan to
sixty days in the county Jail
Elder ]. M. Bailey of Richmond,
KY, who has been conducting series
OF meetings at the church in this city
for some time, has been extended a
call by the official board of the West
Second street Christian church
After being out all night the jury in
the case against Enoch Gee and Will
liam Hammersley, charged with lar
ceny returned. a verdict at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, finding the defend
ants guilty of petit larceny. Today
Judge Sloan sentenced Hammersley
to pay fine of 500 or serve thirty
days in the county Jail. 1t is said he
will pay the fine, and has made ar
rangements for the part payment of
the same. Gee was sentenced to thir-
ty days in jail, and it is understood he
will serve the sentence.
The supreme court of Iowa yester-
day reversed the decision made by
Judge F. w. Eichelberger, of Bloom
field, in the case of ]. T. Hackworth,
ct al, VS.. the City of Ottumwa, and the
front foot rule of assessment is de.
clared. by Iowa's highest tribunal to
be valid. The decision has far
reaching result, especially in Ottumwa
where there are several cases brought
!. by property owners against the city,
seeking to have the tax for paving as
sessed according to the benefits ac-
crulng'' to the people, not according to
the amount of frontage.
tFrom Tuesdays DailyJ
N. L. Calhoun, of Birmingham, was
transacting business in the city to-
day.
A marriage license has been issued
to Charles Lawrence Garner and Miss
Abbie Jordan.
Mrs. D. H. Criley, 1923 North Willard
street, has gone to West Grove for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M. Fry.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burkland, former.
~ of this city, left today for Buffalo,
MINI, where they will make their flu
ture home.
John Ward of Hedrick, who has been
visiting at the home of son, c. e..
Ward, for the past week, returned to
his home last night.
Mrs. l.. Giles, from near Blakesburg,
returned home this morning after a
Short visit with her mother, Mrs. q.
Scott 1OS East Second street.
Mrs. Maggie Filter, of williamsburg
was In the city today on her way to
Marysville, Missouri, to visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan
Springer.
James Hamilton, well known col.
ored man of this city, today received
q telegram announcing the death OF
MS son, Harry, at Larimore The tel,
egram contained no particulars, and
up to the present time it Is not known
how the young man met his death.
Rev. and Mrs. Coggeshall, of Chilli
cothe, arrived in Ottumwa this morn
ing from trip to Cedar Rapids. Rev.
Coggeshall reports that he has been
transferred to the Upper Iowai con-
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Read the Courier for news,
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P. M.-Band concert at headquar-
ters and grand ball at McGrath's hall.
Wednesday, October /

|
8 a. m.-Grand lodge convenes in
court house.
1:3O p. m.-Grand street parade, all
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs participant.
ing under the direction of P. G., ]. E.
Cherry, as chief marshal.
p. m.-Assemble at Pats opera
house. Address of welcome by the
mayor of the city, Hon. Scott Skinner,
In behalf OF the order, Rev. C. e.
Schaible. Responses by the grand
master, president of the assembly and
others. Music by the osceola band.
z p. m.-Memorial services, held in
the Congregational church, Bro. Will
w. Tufford, of Clinton, presiding.
s p. m.-Rebekah Degree work in
Academy hall by the Marshalltown
and Council Bluffs degree STATS. fol
lowed by a banquet under direction of
Royal lodge of Creston
Thursday, October IL.
A. M-Session of grand lodge as,
sembly.
P. Nan entertainment at Acati-
envy hall for all Odd Fellows and Re.
bekahs under the direction of N. G.,
NJ Sarah J. Sawyer, of Creston.
Now is the time to get school SUIT
for the boy at The Hub
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

Now is the time to get a school suit
for the boy at The Hub.
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Large Potatoes, Per eushel soc.

Lion or Arbuckle coffee, lie; Quak-
er or Friends oats, 3 pkgs., 25c; gallon
can California table peaches or april
cots, 3 for 81; gallon tomatoes or ap-
pies, 2 for 55c; Pillsburys Vitos, 8
pkgs 35c; Best cranberries quarts,
15c. Funk Bros Cash grocery,
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SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
[From Mondays Dailyl
Mrs. Fred Eaton of Mary street is
reported to be quite ill.

From Mondays Dailyl
Mrs. Fred Eaton of Mary street is
reported to be quite i'll.
Rev. d. F. Sellards, who for the
past year and one-half has been pastor
of the Davis street Christian church,
has been forcel to tender his resigna-
ton. This was made necessary on &C
count of his falling health The ac-
ton was taken yesterday morning.
About November l, Mr. and Mrs. Sci
lards expect to go to the south, al
though they have no definite place in
view. They expect to locate wherever
they find a place that gives encour-
agement of helping Rev. Sellard's
health. AS yet there has been no sue
cessor suggested to fill Rev. Sellard's
place. Although Mr.. and Mrs. Sell
lards have resided in Ottumwa but
short time they have made many
warm friends, who. will be very
sorry to learn that they are going to
leave South Ottumwa. There is
unanimous hope, that the change may
be beneficial to Mr.. Sellards' health,
and that ere long he may be fully re-
covered.
[From Tuesdays Daily.l
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Sackett, of Chilli
cothe, returned home last evening, af-
ter attending the Heacock-Bro we'd
ding.
Mrs. G. Brewington, of Lovilla, and
Mrs. G. H. Claver, of Abba, returned
home this morning after attending the
Heacock-Brock wedding.
Miss Leila Myers, of Drakeville, has
arrived for visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Steinhoff, 1O2
North Moore street.
Willie Williams, the fourteen year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Will
liams, died at 1880 o'clock last even
ing at the home of his parents, on
West Mary street, South Ottumwa.
Mrs. Bertha KILLER Eaton, well
known young woman who has resided
for some years in South Ottumwa,
passed away early this morning at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William KILLER, 600 South Ransom
street
Married, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Steele, 209 South Schuyler
street, last evening, at O'clock Wes-
ley H. Brock, of Buxton, and Miss Es-
Their ]. Heacock, of this city, Rev. D..
G. Smith officiating. The bride was
gowned in a travelling costume There
were about twenty of the personal
friends of the couple present. Miss
Holt played the wedding march. The
happy couple left on Burlington No. 2
for Columbus, Ohio, where they will
visit with friends. Mr. Brock is in
the undertaking business in Buxton.
He formerly resided in Ottumwa and
has hosts of friends here Miss Hea-
cock was an accomplished musicteach-
er of this place. After the wedding
dainty refreshments were served. Out
of town guests who were present were
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Dunagan, of Des
Moines; Mr. and Mrs. NJ Sackett, of
Chlilcothe; Mr.. and Mrs. George Ri
bolt, of Abba; Mrs. G. H. Claver. of
Abba; Mrs. w. G. Brewington, of Lo-
villa.
[From Wednesdays Dailyl
Little Cecil Williamson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. W. X. Williamson, who had
his foot injured last week by falling
off lumber wagon, on his return
home from school, is reported to be
getting along as well as could be ex-
pected.
tFrom Thursdays Daily.l
Wall paper and window glass at NY
nard's, 531 Church.
Miss Edith ,Templeton is reported
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Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the narie of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
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ODD FELLOWS MEET.
The State Convention to be Held in
Creston.

The state meeting of the l. o. o. f.
lodge of Iowa will be held in Creston,
October Is to II inclusive. Ottumwa
lodgemen are making great prepare
tons to be present, and they will
take an active part in the proceed
ings. The program for the meeting
has been arranged and it is very COM
plete. The work of each day is care
fully mapped out, and there will be
no confusion at any time. 1t is as fol-
lows:
Sunday, October 10.
Unity Canton No. AZ will worship in
the Presbyterian church at 1880 p. M
All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are
cordially invited. Rev. G. E. Schaible
will deliver an address on, "Why. Am
l An Odd Fellow?"
Monday, October IA.
Reception of delegates during the
day Reception of the grand officers
at the Summit house in the evening
under the direction of Royal Rebekah
lodge No. AT
c. E. Schaible, master of ceremo-
MES.
Tuesday, October 10.
8 a. m.-Encampment convenes in
the court house and the Rebekah AS
sembly. in Academy hall.
The Washington times., 1901-07-03
TO BE PLAYED OVER AGAIN.
Ward and Davis Meet the Dohcrtys
In n Storm.

LONDON, July 2.-The final round of
the all-comers' championship tennis dou-
bles was begun at Wimbledon in a
dronching rain today, Messrs. Ward and
Davis playing the Doherty brothers hold
ers of the title The Americans won the
first set by 6-4, and the English the sec
ond. by G-l0. After the third set the
score was nine games all, and the referee
decided to postpone the match because Of
the rain.
The playing of Davis was of the most
brilliant order. Ward and the elder
Buherty We're visibly distressed by the
hard play, which was due 10 the state
Of the ground. The lawns were decorated
with the Stars and Stripes and the union
jack. big crowd was present.
The PLAYERS later agreed to play the
match all over again.
The lawn tennis expert of the Pail
Mall Gazette in an article today on the
Wimbledon tournament and the playing
Of the Americans, Ward and Davis, says:
1T is a most interesting experience to
see Ward and Davis play For long
time l wondered what the next develop
ment in the game might be. They have
supplied it. Their play affected me IN
much the same way as tonic might. II
there is any tennis player who has not
The Washington times., 1901-07-03

fourth place. Tomorrow we may be in
some other place. but what's the use
tomorrowing?
Yesterday the Senators put up a game
that, while it was not brilliant in any
respect, would win any ordinary contest.
Patten was in the box for the locals, but
he should not delude himself into believ-
ing that the victory was due TO his left
wing work. AS a matter of fact, the Phil
adelphia young men had much fun plug
ging away at the curves of the former
the fact that he received excellent support
an the field and that the men back Of him
found much 20 admire in the collection
Of curves and the like that was placed
on exhibition by Piatt, the visiting twirl-
er, the score would undoubtedly be diff
ferent. Farrell and Gear hit the ball vi
ciously enough to warrant the belief that
they held some grudge against the leath-
er. The former hanged it for three safe
hits. two Of them doubles and the other
for a three-bagger. The latter was one
Of the prettiest bits of the afternoon.
The bah went on a journey beyond
FuItz's territory and by the time il was
within hailing distance Farrell was perch
ed on the third hassock. Gear also did
some things in the hitting line. Two OF
his whacks were for two bags, while the
third was a single.
But hit as they would. none Of the local
fellows cane up to Lajoie. The big visit
fng second baseman seemed 70 have no
The Washington times., 1901-07-03
Notes of the Gnme.

The Washington club will journey over
TO Philadelphia this afternoon for a game
with Manager Mack's Athletics. Tomor-
row the clubs viii play two gam es
Gear is developing into a great favorite
with local crowds. His stick work Is
especially good while he fields his position
Well and acts like veteran generally.
Umpire Sheridan will go away from
Washington with the reputation of being
the ables- decider Of plays that has been
seen here this season. He does not take
any talk from a player and at the first
sign Of kick warns the player that such
an act viii mean either a fine OF removal
from the game.
clingman and DUNCAN participated in
double play in the first inning and La
1oie, Dolan, and Davis doubled up two OF
the Washington men in the same inning
Detroit seems 10 be on the tobog for
fair just now. Yet the Tigers are such a
iusty lot Of players that they VIII un-
doubJedly pun up among the first three
clubs before long
There viii undoubtedly be plenty OF
players-gOOd. bad. and otherwise-On the
Of Juiy Leagues as many Of the minor or
ganizaJIons are termed, viii give up the
struggle for existence.
Clubs representing the local lodge of
IElks and the Jolly Fat Mems Club VIII
play at the American League Park to-
morrow morning. The team are said To
contain several excellent players. SO that
an interesting conflict is looked for.
The Washington times., 1901-07-03
SOLDIERS IN ATHLETICS.
They VIII Meet the Sailors and
Marines in Sharp Contests.

There will be a series of field and track
events given at the Arsenal grounds, foot
of Four-and-a-haIf Street southwest, to-
morrow at p. m, under the auspices Of
the Soldiers. Sailors, and Marines Club.
The series will consist of thirteen events,
among them being running races, broad
and high jumping, potato and sack races.
In the different events there are seventy
three entries, all of which are from en-
listed men. There will also be a game
of ball between the crack team from the
Marine Headquarters and the team from
the Fort Hunt Coast Artillery Corps The
Marine Band Will be in attendance and
render music throughout the afternoon.
The admission fee to be charged will be
small in order that a greater number of
persons wifi attend the meet The pro-
ceeds derived VIII be used for defraying
the expenses Of lifting up a gymnasium
for the club at 81 c Street northwest.
The men have trained hard for their diff
ferent events. and each man is expected
to make a first-class showing. A large
attendance is anticipated by the officials
having the affair in charge