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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
Young Colored Man Charged With
Seduction.
BOCH PARTIES WELL CONNECTED.
Court Signed Number of Final Or
der-Divorce Case Filed-Dr. Loar's
Bond Is Reduced-Minor Court
News.
From Fridays Daily.


Charles Taylor, young colored man
who formerly lived i'll Ottumwa is I'M
der arrest at Macon, Mo-, charged with
the seduction of Miss Anna Spencer,
la young colored girl who resides in
this city. Young Taylor is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. z. Taylor, of South OF
Itumwa, who are most highly respected
colored people. He has lived in OF
tumwa nearly all his life, but left the
city few months ago, and it was I'M
derstood that he had gone to st. Louis.
ut row develops that the authorities
have been looking for him for some
time, and the search finally resulted
IN his arrest at Macon few days ago.
He will be brought to Ottumwa by
Sheriff Suits, who will leave for Ma
con tonight.
Miss Spencer is comely young col
Iored girl, and has always borne an
excellent reputation She lives with
her mother, Mrs. James Crawford, on
blackberry street
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TO WATCH THE WATER.
A River Gauge Will Be Established
in OttumWa.

[From Fridays Daily.l
DR.. George M. Chapel, NJ. D., local
forecast official at Des Moines, is in
the city today for the purpose of es-
tablishing here a river gauge, which
is an instruSnent used to record the
rise and fal of the water in river.
This gauge will be installed at one Of
the bridges, probably the Market
street bridge, and a man will be APP
pointed to observe it and keep a rec
ord of the state of the water. This
is one of the provisions of the fore
cast department of the United States
Weather Bureau, and the readings
taken here in time of high water will
be telegraphed to Keokuk and other
points along the Mississippi river be-
low the mouth of the Des Moines. to
aid in forecasting the rise or fall of
the Mississippi. The observer has
not yet been appointed, but will be in
short time. DR.. Chapel will re-
main in Ottumwa tomorrow, or until
the guage is in place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
SUBURBAN FRUIT FARMS.

Within one mile and quarter of the east
limits of Ottumwa we have plated a 90 acre
Gated for suburban homes. We are selling
these pieces at $500 and $3.50 per tract on five
years. time. upon the following terms: You
piece at time of contracting and the same
amount per month pays both interest aud prin-
cipal until paid out in full. When you con-
slider that each of these pieces is equivalent to
get them by paying ont less than 81 90 per
month, don't it look like you had better secure
one of them?
There is plenty of room on them to keep a
COW or two, horse, few hogs, raise your own
chickens, garden and fruit, and every dollar
you pay on It will be applied on home of
our office or ring up phone 444 and look over
this plat and select place before they are all
taken.
MORRIS WILLIAMS,
Baker Building. Ottumwa, Iowa.
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We Want to Buy

{ A small stock of hardware in small town not
too far from Ottumwa.
We have stock of hardware, in good city,
worth about $1,000 to trade for real property.
erty in the city--9 room, modern house. Price
less than would buildsit Must be sold soon if
sold at present price.
Several other city properties at prices to sell
them.
Still a few farms that we can give possession
of on March /, 1901.
oklahoma land to trade for stock of goods or
for horses
Next excursion Feb. 10. Can sell you asfarm
in Oklahoma with payment down and time on
balance, Call on or write to us if YOU wish to
buy, sell or trade.
L0WENBERG & CO., 10Y S. Court.
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BROKE HIS LEG.
A. J. Grover Fell on Sidewalk and
Snapped Bones.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursday's Daily.
EARLY this morning, while on the
way to work at the Morrell packing
house, A. j. Grover, who resides at
the corner of Green and Fourth
streets, slipped and fell ON the icy
sidewalk in front of the residence Of
Charles Fisher on Green street, be,
tween Second and Fourth. He was
unable to rise after falling, and his
means were heard by Mr.. Fisher,who
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

1Ol Vi lHS SOClSty.
Ora C. Carter, of Bladenburg. thru
his attorney, l.. c. Hendershott today
filed petition before Referee in Bank
ruptcy ]. w. Lewis, asking that he be
declared a bankrupt. His liabilities
are listed as amounting to $1,356.71,
and his assets, which he claimed to
be exempt, amount to $275. The first
meeting of his creditors has been set
for March 2.
Anyone wishing to buy, sell or trade
anything will find the WANT col
umns Of the Courier the best way to
get before the largest number of peo-
pie. 1t contains news of the most in
teresting character to everyone. In
the vicinity of Ottumwa the Semi
Weekly Courier is the best medium
and gives the best results. Your ad
in the Weekly Courier will get you
before $500 people each week with
what you have to offer or wish to buy.
1t offers the advertiser the widest pos
sible publicity for the amount expend-
ed.
One of the many pleasant valentine
parties OF the past week occurred
Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Hattie Wilson, three miles west of the
city. The evening was spent in
games, music and cards. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Wilson,
Mrs. e. S. Parker, Misses Eva Wilson,
Mayme McGlothlen. Hessie Leonard
Sybil Wilson, Maggie Webb, Bertha
Wilson, Theresa Burnes. Leila Gask.
ell, Ervilla Wilson, Eda Gaskell
Mayme Burns; Messrs. Linford Burns,
Fred Wilson, Harry Leonard, Donald
Wilson, John McGlothlen, Jerry
Sweeny, Bernard Burns.
From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. w. D. Martin, of Hedrick, was
in the city this afternoon visiting
friends.
Miss Mae Musselman, of Agency,
was in the city this afternoon, the
guest of Ottumwa friends.
George and Dave Orr, of Willard
spent Sunday with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John w. Orr, on West Sec
ond street.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to P. A. Hornston and Miss Mollie
Kimblake; Chas. W. Taylor and Miss
Anna F. Spencer.
]. w. Millisack, of Agency, return
ed Thursday evening from California
where he had been travelling for tbs
past two months.
Theophilus Suits, of Kirkville, faith
err of Sheriff Frank B. Suits, of this
city, is dangerously ill at his home at
Kirkville. Mr.. SHUTS is rs years OF
age, and is very feeble.
Samuel Styre one of the proprie
tors of the Excelsior Coal Mining com
pany, who had his left leg broken in
two places below the knee few days
ago, is improving. Mr.. Styre was il
one of the rooms at the mine, and q
heavy mass OF. slate fell upon him
AS the slate fell it broke, and it is
a miracle that Mr.. Styre was moi
crushed to death. DR.. Sprague
dressed the injuries.
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$40 Per Month,

A petition of Sierra Caruthers
against her husband VIM. Caruthers
for alleged nonsupport was filed TO-
day. She asks division of property,
and asks the court to grant judgment
for $40 per month former support. She
alleges the defendant is an engineer
on the %" and that he makes a sal
airy of $3.50 per month, and that he
has refused to provide for her since
November, 1900. Judge Roberts sign
ed an order as prayed for in the petit
ton.
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To Whom 1t May Concern.

/, A. Young, of Wapello Co., Iowa,
hereby give notice that will not be
responsible for any debts incurred by
my son. Matthew Young, now about
10 years of age, he having been eman-
cipated by me some years ago.
Signed, A. Young.
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FAMOUS SOLDIER HERE.
Gen.J.B. Gordon Passed Thru the Git,
This Morning.

From Saturdays Daily.
Gen. ]. B. Gordon, of Atlanta, Ca,
was in the city this morning enroute
to Columbia, Mo-, from Osceola,
where he delivered his famous lecture
on THE Last Day of the Confeder-
acy." General Gordon served in the
confederate army during the civil
war. In the year of 1861 he was cap
tain of a company in Virginia, and at
the close of the war, he was com
mander of corps. In the battle of
Antietam, which was fought Septem-
Der IL, 1862, the general was wound
ed, and shot thru the face five times.
He is SO years of age.
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Notice

is hereby given to all persons that 1,
James McCreery, of Pekin, Iowa, will
not pay any debts contracted by my
wife. Ollie L. McCreery on account
she has left me without just cause.
James McCreery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Do Not Neglect This Opportunity to Gel
Good Instrument.

We still have some good and
beautiful tone instruments to sell at
a bargain. We sold two last Saturday
but we can suit you if you want some
thing real good for the money. We
have never been able to offer such
value in second hand instruments IS
these that we now have. Come and see
them whether you wish to buy Just
now or not. We have today,
i good square piano.. ...... ..$S5
| good square piano ............. so
l Kimball organ -. ..... Is
One slightly damaged new upFfgho
at big reduction.
All will be sold on easy terms. Call
and see them. r. S. Field,
113 East Main street.
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Attention Farmers.

The Ottumwa Pickle company are
now contracting for cucumbers for
the season of 1901 and will pay 40
cents per bushel at factory. Seed free.
Come and get your contracts at fac
tory. Ottunlwa Pickle Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
W. C. WYMAN,
crockery and Glassware
113 and lis South Court Street.
mi-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give tile nanie 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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d certain man in this city who
makes his living here but buys
everything he needs either in Chi
'cago or anywhere except at home,
wanted some goods in my line
recently. l. had what he wanted
but felt so sure he would not buy
in Ottumwa that gave him a price
20 per cent less than the goods cost
just to see what he would do. He
said che would see" and bought in
Chicago as usual. Some people don't
know when they get bargain. There
is an object lesson N the above and
another one in the following:
have about rs Dinner Sets that |
want to SELL They are of my own
importation. The styles are right and
so are the goods. / am overstocked
and propose to put price on them
that will be an object to anyone need
ing q set. Their value is $500 and
$4,000 and l will offer them at $500,
$500 and $780, They are 112 piece
sets; plates all extra sizes. If you
can beat these prices I'll give you a
set. Look at the sample lot of six
sets in my window display.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

A Vinton man raised and sold over
10000 gold fish the past year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

The town of Knoxville is to get g
cannon, trophy of the civil war.
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Decree signed

In the case of Sierra Caruther versus
William Caruthers, in which the plain
tiff asked alimony, decree was sign
cd by the court as prayed for in the
| nef;tinn
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Estate Settled.

In the following estates the final re-
ports were submitted and Judge Rob-
erts signed an order discharging the
administrator, and exonerated the
bondsmen: John w. Williamson, An
CELIA F. Parks. Margaret Chambers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

For SALE-S0o bushels of Big seed oats;
large grain, thin hull, of good quality: a
good yielding oats. Price IS cents per bushe1
Sacks furnished at cost if desired. Send in
your orders while they last. David Jay, B1akes-
burg, Iowa.
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From SATURDAYS Daily.l

(From Saturdays Daily.l
An application for divorce was filed
this morning by Mrs. Undine Wilson
against her husband. Jesse V. Wilson,
in which she charges him with cruel
and inhuman treatment. They We're
married in Des Moines, October 81,
1898, and moved to Ottumwa in july
1900, and have lived on North Green
and West Fifth streets ever since
Mrs. Taylor alleges Wilson is trav-
cling collector and distributor for a
publishing house, and makes about
$25 per week She asks alimoney in
the sum of $40 per week and $50 for
attorney fees. ], W. Lewis is her at
torney.
Orders Signed.
The reports of the executors of the
following estates were approved:
Julia A. Graves and Flora B. Graves,
in the guardianship case of Grace Jor-
dan, an order was signed permitting
the sale of certain real estate belong
ing to the estate.
Motion for New Trial Tuesday.
The proponents in the Comstock
will case, by agreement of all parties
We're given until Tuesday of next week
to file such motions touching upon the
verdict as they may desire, including
a motion for new trial
Motion Is Sustained.
The motion of the plaintiff in the
case of Milton Giltner, ct al, VS.. the
town of Agency, to strike out the an
swer, was sustained and the defend
ant given until next Saturday to file
answer This is a case wherein Gilt
ner and others seek to restrain the
council of Agency from selling a por-
| ton of the city cemetery to the c. B.
& @. railroad company
From Mondays Daily.
The prosecuting witness in the case
against .'Reddy" Russell, of Eldon,
charged with robbery, has been found
and is now in the city ready to tes-
| tify. 1t is claimed that the witness,
| Charles Williams, whom it is alleged
Russell robbed in the depot at Eldon
a short time ago, has been spirited
away, and that unless he is found the
case against Russell would be drop
| ped. Lask week Sheriff Suits con-
veyed prisoner to FIT. Madison, and
| having an inkling of the whereabouts
of Williams took run over to Moline
| where he located the missing man,
bringing him back to Ottumwa and
keeping him at a boarding house in
this city unknown to Russell or to his
attorneys. When Williams appeared
in court this afternono the prosecution
was dumbfounded, but things We're
fixed SO sauirming did no good and
the matter of selecting a jury is now
in progress.
Settled by Marriage.
| Chas. w. Taylor and Miss Anna
lSpeaceg were married in the sheriff S
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

tional Importance, and everywhere
the ladies are discussing their choice
for president of the society.
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office at 1G o'clock today by Rev. Boyd.
This is the sequel to the charge of Sc
Iduction preferred against young Tay-
lor last week, and who has been in
Jail ever since. With the marriage to-
day. County Attorney Emery asked
that the charge against him be dis
missed, which was done.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

FOR SALE-Brick plant, modern; sand
mould and hollow brick. Best in Mime
sofa. $4,000; must be sold. Bargain. Write
for particulars. Mortified Brick Co., North
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MISCELLANEOUS.

CTALLTONS-I have three No 1 stations TO
~ sell, as good as can be bought. One French
draft, one Percheron, one French coach. Can
rive time or take part trade. Write me for
particulars r. L. McMurrey, Charlton, Iowa
TAGS-soc hundred for Continental Tobacco
Co. tags. Address @Tags,'' care Courier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

FINE STOCK FOR SALE.-short Horn
bulls of the low down, blocky, beefy type,
from to 10 months old, sired by Hero, No
15294S. Poland China sows, extra heavy in
bone, sired by Tecumseh 2nd. No. 2S341, and
Chief L. No. SSSll, and Look Me Over 3rd, No.
333l5. Bred for February, March ana April
Seanans, Route No. l, Salem, Iowa, Henry
county.
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Bond is Approved.

In the case of the estate of Benjamin
Young, the bond of George w. Stock
er, as administrator, for $500, wa:
approved
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

FOR SALE-A farm of 90 acres, mile north
of Abba, Iowa. Well improved house of 9
rooms, large barn and good out buildings
Plenty of fruit and water. All under cultiva-
ton For particulars address, ]. j. Vanscoiah
Abba, Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
Burglary CHARGE Dismissed.

The case of burglary against Sam
King, was dismissed today upon the
request of the county attorney The
defendant is now serving two years in
the penitentiary en- a similar charge
and it was the opinion of the county
attorney. that this would meet the
ends of Justice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19
FOR TRADE

FOR EXCHANGE-Shelf hardwa tools.
cutlery, ETC., for clear farm or land; will
trade stock or business; i'll health. Address
Box 1874, Davenport, Ia.
WILL TRADE we'll improved. half section
land in the famous James river valley,
South Dakota, for a stock of merchandise.
Subway & Thonis, Minburn, Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

CHEAP FARMS in Nebraska; $40 acres,
we'll improved, good buildings; 5000: loo
acres. $500; FARMS III South Dakota, Missouri,
Arkansas and Tennessee. Write for lists. p
l.. Spencer, St. Edward, Neb
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

FOR SALE-2l6acre iarm in Van Buren,
county, Iowa; good improved farm at $50
per acre; easy terms; miles north of Troy.
Henry Behrens, Troy, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

FOR SALE-Lots from SIS to $50. Albert
Watts, Ottun1wa Ia
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Guardians Discharged.

In the following guardianship cases,
the final reports ofAthe guardians were
approved, and the guardians dis
charged and the bondsmen exonerar-
ed: Jane Silvey, l.. R. Shields, 10 C..
Smith
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EARN FOR sALE-A 1osiS-,cr,

FOR SALE-so head of yearling steers; also
one 3-ycar-old thorobred Aberdeen Angus
bull, and one eight months old. c. B. Van
Busklrk, three miles south of Fremont.
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Case Set for Wednesday,

Unde, Amusement.
The assignment matter of j. G. Mus
selman, of Agency, was taken under
advisement today by Judge Roberts,
and he will render decision at some
future time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

THE Pasture Stock Food Co., 3,4 Times
Building, Chicago, offers SIS per week and
10 per cent on all sales for man with horse
and buggy to sell Pasture Stock Food.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

CALESMIsN For lubricating oils. mixed
paints, flexible Rubber roofing paint aud
specialties. Very liberal terms. Tie Detroit
Reining CO., Detroit, Mich.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

EURS WANTED-I will pay top prices for
good furs until Feb. 18th. Buying from,
Let me know what you have. Write for price
list l.. L. Goode, Bloomfield Iowa
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MOLER BARBER COLLEGE, Chicago,
"a ILL.,, wants young men to learn the trade,
special Inducements to applicants from dis
sented; wages Saturdays; positions guaranteed.
beautifully illustrated catalog .and particulars
mailed free.
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Or. Loar's Bond Reduced.

Allowed Temporary Alimony.
In the case of George Brooks VS..
Jennie Brooks for divorce, the plain,
tiff was granted temporary alimony in
the sum of $25, to include attorney
fees, and preparation for trial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-19

WANTlED-Men to learn barber trade Pre-
pare now for spring rush, Only eight
weeks required. Present graduates with com
competent. Constant practice, expert instruc-
tons. Catalogue and particulars mailed free.
Moler Barber College. Chicago, Ill.
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WANTED-Capable, reliable person III every
county to represent large company of solid
able weekly; 50 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bona-hde, definite salary no
commissions; salary paid each Saturday and
learlaGrI, L.,
Arizona republican., 1901-03-29
PLANNING A JOURNEY
Proposed Automobile Trip From San
 Francisco to New York.

Two years ago Mir. Alexander Win ton. manufacturer of the Winton au- tomobile, made trip from Cleveland to New York in one of his machines, covering the total of TOT miles in forty seven hours and thirty-four minutes.
 The Cleveland Plain Dealer has now offered to back him in race against time from san Francisco to New York, the start to be made about May lst. Mir. Winton has accepted, though de- tails of the journey have not yet been announced. When asked by repre- sentative of the Pain Dealer. for statement covering any possible plans for the trip which the automobOlist had formed, other than the mere fact of ac- ceptance. MT. Winton said "The proposition is such big one. and is open for so much discussion that one scarcely knows what might be said at this time
 No. | don't know what route shall hit upon as the one most likely to in- sure a successful finish. As far as can gather any of them are bad enough"
 He walked over to common railroad
  walls and remarked: The most di rect route. 1t would seem. is through California, Nevada, Colorado and Kan sas to the east. But I believe there are many unabridged rivers and can ons throughout that dense mountain country. Our machine can ford moderately deep stream, but cannot in some eases, get through where a stage coach drawn by horses will master the situation. The north route is doubt less equally bad or worse. As for the southern route, which would mean go- ing from Frisco south to Los Angeles. over across Arizona, through New Mexico and then across the state of Texas. into Indian Territory and Okla homa to the north, there is more trouble The sand deserts throughout Arizona. New Mexico and western Texas, particularly when the hot sea-