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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-07
FairvieW.


Fairview, March miss Mabel
Swain closed very successful term OF
school at No. 4 last Friday. After the
rendering of the program in the after
noon, she returned to her home III
Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bartholomew and
sons. William, John and Ira. will move
to their new home this week. Mary,
George and Walter will remain on the
Dr. Haden farm.
John Logan,who has been visiting in
this community, returned to his home
in Bushnell, H., last Friday.
Walter Bartholomew went to Fair
field Wednesday.
M. D. Parker has gone for a few
weeks visit in Kansas and Missouri.
Ed. Pope, son Willis, and Ira Bur-
ger have gone to Oklahoma to look up
a location.
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AiIIsboro.

Hillsboro. March 6.-Mr. Pratt, of
Stockport, called on friends at this
place Tuesday.
Mr.. White departed Tuesday for Or
egon to spend some time visiting with
his sister, Mrs. Virgins.
Mr. McChoid, of Cottonwood, spent
the first of the week visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. H. Packer, of this place.
Charlie Wilson, of West Point, is
spending a few days visiting his
brother, Joe Wilson, Of this place.
The brick for the new opera house
is being hauled and work on the build
ing will be commenced as soon as pos
sible.
Miss Philis Bailey, of Mt Pleasant,
spent last week with friends here.
Mr. Whitaker, of Stockport, was a
caller in our city Wednesday.
W. e. Ferree returned home We'd
nesday after an extended visit with
friends in Kansas.
Mr.. Carson and family, of Lincoln,
H., arrived at this place Saturday
They will move on the Plummer form
southwest of town.
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North English.

North English, March 6.-Mrs.
Maude Marshall is convalescing.
Omer Thomas and wife, of Sigour-
ney are visiting at the home of the
formers mother.
c. Devore, of Marengo, spent Sunday
in town.
The Boltz school closed last satur.
day.
Mrs. c. G. Post is tending the tele,
phone at T. NJ Fosters.
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Leando.

Leando, March g. Frank Nelson
and wife buried their baby last Friday
in the Leando cemetery. 1t was about
five months old. They have the sym
pathy of large circle of friends.
The c. A. RS held an open meet
ing in the Odd Fellows hall last night
with good program of songs, recita-
lions and speeches. The school will
close next Friday with the usual pro-
gram of declarations, songs and dia-
logs by the pupils. The teachers, Miss
Hissom and Miss Leech deserve great
credit for their excellent work.
The G.. r. I. & P. railroad has re-
built the coal chutes at Douds which
are quite an Improvement
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Eldon.

Eldon, March 4.-Born, to Mr. and
Mrs. Rev. Barker last Friday, daugh,
ter.
G. Rit returned Saturday from Enid,
Oklahoma, where he has been looking
up an opening for Touring mill.
Mrs. F. G. Isbelle and daughter,
Mae. left Saturday for Atchison, Kan,
for short visit.
Ross Huntington and family are Wis
iting relatives in Centerville.
The funeral of Miss Eva, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Che
shire, was held from the NJ E.
church Saturday afternoon at 2.30
Services were held by Rev. Barker.
Ed Hamlet was called to keokuk
Saturday evening by the death of his
mother at that place.
Yesterday morning at 11:2O at the
home of Jacob Snyder, north of town,
occurred the death of Jacob Earhart.
The members of the Congregational
church gave Rev. France of Hennepin,
| ILL.,, call to fill that pulpit. 1t has
not yet been accepted.
Word was received here yesterday
that B. F.. Whitney, formerly of this
place, died at his home at Scapoosa,
|
Saturday afternoon Mayor Stauffer
fined Nose Mcclure S3.S5 for fighting.
F. G. Isbelle made a business trip
to Trenton, Mo-, today.
Miss Myrtle Dreamer is visiting
friends in Ottumwa.
Eldon, March 6.-Mrs. Ed. Hamlet
left Monday for Keokuk to attend the
| funeral of Mr.. Hamlet's mother at that
place.
Saturday morning Marshal Dreamer
made raid on two of the gambling
rooms here and arrested John Rus
sell and VIM. Johnson as running one
joint and Carter and Hearn for run
ing another. They were arraigned
yesterday before Mayor Stauffer, who
fined each $12.S5.
w. r. Brown and wife We're Ottum
wa visitors on Monday.
George Trott is running the Ottum
wa switch engine during the absence
of Engineer Hamlet.
The following from this place, to
gether with delegation of twenty
three from up the * Dr. left yester
day for Woodward, Enid, and othel
points in Oklahoma to look over the
country. Messrs. David McHaffey
Ed Cooley, M. Kirkwood, G. w. Web
err, l. Fl. Tomlinson, DR.. l.. G. Holmes
E. E. Hilles, VIM. Altman, Geo
Springer, j. o. Hummell and It. H
, Fleming.
John Lutz returned yesterday morn
; ing from Harrington. Kan, and lief
at noon for Trenton Mo-, where h.
will go to work.
Mrs. j. w. Hall left this morning 70
Ottawa, H., for a short visit.
III Holy Whitman and Jas. Walker ar
, both laying off this week as resul
: of sickness.
C. G. Stevens left yesterday for Lii
eral, where he will go to work on tn
r new extension of the Rock Island.
4 Cert Dillon returned to work on tn
road yesterday after a lay off of fiv
) months owing to sickness
! C. e. Brice and James Casey wer
! in Ottumwa on business Monday.
/, S. H. Wright left this morning fo
i Davenport on a business trip.
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Hynes.

Hynes, March John Shea was
an Ottumwa visitor over Sunday.
Chas. Mcmillan called on friends in
Ottumwa Sunday.
Dave Abrahamson, oil Ottumwa,
visited with his parents over Sunday.
surprise party was given on FL
mer Johnson Friday night in honor of
his twenty first birthday. A gold
watch was presented him by his
friends. Oysters were served and a
most enjoyable time is reported.
Jas. Mcmillan and H.T. Brown Were
transacting business in Chillicothe
lSunday.
A number OF Hynes most prominent
citizens were initiated in the Rath-
bone Sisters lodge at Hiteman last
Friday night Among the number
were n. b. HassoHoth and wife, VIM.
Harrington and wife, O. F. Evans
and wife. Mrs. Dave Lewis, Mrs. Sam
4 Lewis. Mrs VIM. Earring, Mrs. Joe
; Moss, II. II. Brown.
A Alva Rankin. of FIT. Madison, is
hcre 1T the bedside of his mother,who
is reported very i'll.
/ Thos. Housey Y On the sick list.
! A little da: Il Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Kridelbousli .clS.
/ The little friends of Agnes Kridle-
burg surprised her last Monday, it be-
ling her fourth birthday. Refresh
ments were served and a good time
reported.
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Brookyiile,

Brookville, March REV Jackson
is now able to sit UP a part of the
time.
Clarkson Ashmead has sold his farm
to Mr.. Pagan, and will move March
20, of this month to place between
Brookville and Fairfield, which he has
rented. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashmead have
been here for sixteen years and have
a warm place in the hearts of the peo-
pie, and will be greatly missed, both
as neighbors and as active workers
in the church. Uel Ashmead and wife
will go with them, so Brookville is los
ing two of its best families.
Winnifred Tracy has returned from
Missouri where she has been visiting
her sister.
On account of protracted meeting
at Packwood, Rev. Caughlan did not
fill his regular appointment here Sum
day.
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friends gathered at his home. When
he returned he was very much sur
prised to find SO many of his friends
assembled and bounteous supper
spread. The guests presented him
with a beautiful rocker as a token of
remembrance of this day. They de-
parted at late hour wishing him
many returns of the day.
Tom Mohler and wife left Tuesday
for California, where they will make
their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Hawthorne of
Competine spent Sunday with friends
here.
visitor at Theo. Hills.
Mrs. Minnie Bennett of Brighton is
visiting with her parents, Rev. and
Mrs C. l.. Walker.
E. l.. Frescoln is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Henderson of
Stockport visited with friends here
last week returning home Friday.
Alma Tinsley has purchased proper
| ty of Ed Holmes on Quality street and
will move into the same the first of
April Mr. Holmes is building on his
| lot in the east part of town.
| Cal Morrison, who has been in Mon
tana for the past six years, arrived
/ here last Friday. He and his brother
Charley, will move on their farm, west
| of town.
Two candidates were initiated into
the NJ. w. A. lodge Tuesday night.
Sam Shepler is moving into the
house owned by Afford Johnson
Mrs A. S. Randall is seriously i'll
at the home of her son, Calvin Ran
dali.
j w. L. Copeland is confined to the
house on account of the grip.
William Caldwell is moving onto his
farm lately purchased from Mari
i Fishel.
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DrakesxiIIe.

Drakesville, March miss Letha
Hamilt1, of Kansas City, is visiting
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton, of this place.
John Stutsman is suffering from the
effects of the grip.
Miss Nellie Truitt spent Sunday
with Miss Iyah Smock
Miss Verne Hardy closed a five
months term of school at Fidelity last
Saturday.
Jas. L. Dysart, of Ottumwa, made
a business trip to our town last Sat
urday.
Geo. Taylor, who has recently taken
charge of the hotel, has put in a fine
range and is making a general i'm
provement in the interior of the build
ing.
Thos. Norris has bought the Tom
Ireland farm east of town. Mr.. Ire
land expects to locate in California
for the benefit of his wife's health.
Harry Truitt and wife spent Sun
day at the Z. Truitt home.
Enos Stutsman and family are NOV
ing into the Geo. Taylor property east
of the Christian church.
Mr. Foster is moving from the R. l..
Guilo farm to the town property OF
A. ]. Guilo.
George Patterson and wife, of Ar
kansas. arrived last Tuesday for a
visit with Mr.. Patterson's sister, Mrs.
John Fouts
The band boys gave an open air con-
cert last Friday night. The music
was greatly enjoyed.
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Highland Center.

Highland Center. March County
Superintendent Dimmitt has issued
the following announcement to the
pupils of Highland township: Ex-
animation for diplomas for the compile
ton of the course of study for the
country school for Highland township,
will be held at Highland Center school
house Monday and Tuesday, March IL
and -. The examination will begin
promptly at $3.50 a. m. 1t is necessary
for all who expect to take the exam
nation to report at the time and place
promptly as no other examination will
be held this year. All work must be
done with pen aAd ink; paper will be
furnished all pupils, but each will need
to furnish himself with pen and ink
Two days only will be given to the
work.
John Packwood and wife, of Center
vile, visited friends at this place last
week.
VIM. Packwood moved his household
goods yesterday to Foster, their future
home. E. NJ. Bowlin moved Monday
to the farm recently purchased by Mr..
Packwood.
Miss Maggie Redmon went to River
dale this morning to visit her brother
Gussie, before going to college at Ce,
dar Falls.
H. Crane, formerly of Washington
moved his household goods Saturday
to the L. c. Williams place. Mrs.
Crane and daughter, Gretna, came
Monday.
Miss Esten Vaught was a visitor in
Oskaloosa last week.
Chas. Payton was a business visitor
at Seymour Monday
The revival meetings at the M. e.
church continue with good interest.
w. G. Worries returned to his home
in County Line Monday after weeks
visit with his friends E. w. McCor-
mick.
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Milton, March 7.-Protracted meet
ing viii begin in the M. f. church the
latter part of the week. Rev. Corley
will be assisted by two women sing
ers.
Miss Ella Smith and Ernest Corcll
were united in marriage last Sunday
evening at the home of Elder Hen
erickson, also Miss Belle Munscl and
Charlie Wandel.
w. H. Royd's baby has been very
i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. C. L. Smith visited in Moulton
and vicinity last week, Master Herod
Fulton returning home with her for
a visit.
Peter Heral died at his home in Cen
terville and on Tuesday was brought
to Milton for burial. The funeral
was held from the Presbyterian
church, conducted by Rev. Sherman.
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Pleasant Hill.

Pleasant Hill, March Ed Perry
and Miss Mae Carroll were united in
marriage Tuesday, Feb. 26. at the
brides home near White Elm.
Frank Sharp was in Selma on bus
mess Saturday.
Lloyd Nicklin was elected school dr.
rector at Pleasant Hill Monday,
March 4.
A large crowd attended the James
brothers sale Wednesday, March 6.
Stephen Puffinbarger's house caught
fire Monday, burning quite a hole in
the roof. -
The age-herald., 1901-08-09
STOCK MARKET
 HAS MORE LIFE Developments Toward Operators
 For the Long Account STEEL STOCKS ADVANCED There Were Many interruptions During the Day to the General Rise On Account of Profit Taking
 and Short Selling.
STEEL STOCKS ADVANCED

New York. August S.-Developments Ill the stock market today favored operators for the long account, and the ueiiiaio which was broader than for some lihe' carried many properties to suos'ah- tiaIly higher level. Indications were ho' wanting to show that traders were at taching more importance to the character of the crop news and the high rate Of railroad earnings. These cons1deratlons outweighed the earlier oppressive inhu- ence on the market by the announcement of the steel strike and stocks were pur- chased with an apparent great show of confidence.
 Unusual prominence was given to the trading in the United States Steel stocks' owing to the frequency with which large blocks changed hands at rising scale. Professional operators were inclined to cover shorts in these issues, owing to the resumption of work at some plants and the official announcement of the aosorp- tion of the Shelby Tube Works. When the prices of the steel stocks began to mount upwards and reached a level Of 2A and per cent respectively above yes terday's close for the common and the preferred the general market kept pace with the movement and exceeded those gains in some instances.
 There were many Interruptions to the general rise during the day by profit tax ing and short selling by the room opera tors, but these recessions were not very noteworthy except for the United States Steel stocks, which ended about point below the best when a report was circu- lated that a prominent operator was un- loading stocks purchased at much lower level. This selling soon affected the other markets, but semi-stagnation soon resulted, and the closing deals showed steadiness.
 Monetary conditions were viewed in favorable light owing to the steady gain by the banks on sub-treasury operations, this mornings statement showing a gain of over $1, 100000 on the week thus far. Sterling exchange continued upward, de- mand bills being held quite generally above $4SS while sixty day drafts brought $4S5% Commercial bills continue in scant supply, and as there is very heavy de- mand the question of gold exports IS De- ing discussed So far nothing definite in this connection has developed, but some authorities consider that price of S4 SS1s for demand bills would start an outflow of gold to Europe. The weekly state ments of the Bank of France and the Bank of England showed both institutions in a strengthened condition, which may possibly prevent early exports of gold, as they are not considered likely to offer any especial inducements to get 1t.
 The bond market was strong today, the feature being Mohawk and Malone in comes, which advanced nearly points.
 Total sales, par value, $1,50O,0O0.
 United States bonds were all unchanged on the last call.
The age-herald., 1901-08-09

points. There is no reason why there should not be a few points further ad- vance though news from the cotton belt is generally satisfactory. The damage has been done and present weather condi- tions are not such as to produce the ap prehension that has existed in the mar ket during the last two months. Should the weather continue favorable it is diff ficult to see where the necessary factors for an advancing market are coming from.
 Southern spot markets were again low CT Sales of spot cotton In Liverpool were 12,000 bales and there was a better demand reported here from spinners. But whether the demand will be suffi- cient to offset the better crop accounts remains to be seen.
 New York Cotton Futures. By Private Wire to H. D. Cothran & CO
The age-herald., 1901-08-09
COTTON PRICES
 CHANGED RAPIDLY. After the First Advance Profit Taking Caused Reaction COTTON BOUGHT FREELY f.@ ... VI Opening Decline Resulted From Very Disappointing Cable From Liver
 pool, From Favorable Weather
 Reports and Bad Trade.
COTTON BOUGHT FREELY

New York, August S.--The market for cotton futures started barely steady In tone with prices down one to five points under liquidation of small struggling lines held through the recent break in the hope of a turn and under selling for short account by the room contingent. Soon after the call there appeared to be an entire change in local sentiment and prices slowly at first but with increasing rapidity advanced to a, level nine to ten points over the prices touched on the call Later there was a sharp reaction under profit taking and selling for an- other decline, but the market displayed a. tolerably steady undertone through out the day. On the advance New or leans was a leading buyer here though. shorts took a prominent part in the de- mand for fall and winter month options. The rise carried October to 7.1S and Jan uary to 7.23 The opening decline re- suited from very disappointing canles from Liverpool, from bad European trade accounts and from favorable weather re- ports. Then came rumors that Liverpool was buying spot cotton freely in the South, that Fall River was picking up extensive lines In New York and reports of insect damage to the crop in Southern Texas The New Orleans buying orders lent color to the latter reports and prompted scattering purchases for com mission house account. Nevertheless business for public account on the whole finally quiet with prices net one point lower to two points higher.
 
 New York, August S.-Cotton quiet middling, Sc, net receipts, BOA; gross re- ceipts, 24O1; sales, S45; stock, l7O,45e; ex- ports to the continent. 17@.
 Total today: Net receipts. BIT; exports to Great Britain, 254; exports to the con tinent, 1797; stock, S15,6S.
 Consolidated: Net receipts, T,l27; ex- ports to Great Britain, n,6ll; exports 10 France, 3235; exports to the continent, l6- eos.
 Total since September l: Net receipts 7,4e1 ,299; exports to Great Britaln, s,ho,- the continent, 2,563,050.
The age-herald., 1901-08-09

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The age-herald., 1901-08-09
New orIear, Cotton Market.

New orleans, August S-The market for spot cotton was quiet. Though there were some buyers engaged in oVerlookihB the tables. they showed but little disposition to trade upon the basis of current asking prices. Factors are offering the medium and low grades freely, but they are not over anxious sellers, and generally de- cline to make material concessions in or der to move stocks, while the opposing element Is equally obdurate in its de- mands for lower shadings, with the result that transactions are few and far be- tween. Sales were 1000 bales, including 200 to arrive. Quotations are unchanged. The market for contracts was not nearly so lively today as 1t has been of late. Most of the trading was in October and December engagements, and but scant attention was given by operators to the other months. However, there was enough commission business done to keep the leading floor men on the alert, while fluctuations in values were sufficiently wide to induce small measure of room work on the part of the Indian contin- gent. The market opened down to ' points, but gradually improved until the closing hour, when the entire list showed a net loss of but 1 point on the day.
 New Orleans August S.-Cotton futures quiet August, 7.70l57.73; September, 7.15 17 .16; October, 7.0SD704 November, 7.03
 P7O5; December, 703@7 04: January, 7.05 @70S; February, 706@7.0S; March, 7.oS@ 1.1t
 New Orleans. August s.-Cotton steady, sales 1000; ordinary, 6A; good ordinary. 6 7-16: low middiing, TX; middling, 8; good middling, Ssk; middling fair. Sss; re- ceipts. 1461; stock, 57, 364.
 Consolidated statement: Receipts. IT, 1H: exports to Great Britain, 11,511; to France, 32s5; to the continent. 17.6OS; stock, g5,628.
The age-herald., 1901-08-09
murnby & Co.'S Stock Letter.

New York, August S.-The stock mar ket opened strong and inactive, the main influence in the tone displayed in the ear ly dealings being the more encouraging accounts in regard to the steel strike situation around Pittsburg.
 The constituent companies of the Uni ted States Steel corporation appear to be more than holding their own in their dispute with tho strikers and In addition to the important mill reopened yesterday, this mornings news brought the intelli- pence that the Lindsay and McCutcheon mills at Pittsburg had also resumed op- erations.
 Dealings in the United States Steel stocks reflected this gratifying intelli- gence although the actual advances scored were not particularly extensive.
 The railway list was also decidedly strong and fairly active. Union Pacific, ir particular advanced rapidly, though there was no change in the opinion that onlv a 2 per cent dividend would be de- clared at tomorrow's meeting of the di- rectors. St. Paul, the Atchison issues, Pennsylyania, Southern Pacific and Nor folk and Western were likewise extreme ly firm.
 Tn the industrial quarter, aside from the steel shares sugar refining was the notably firm feature. Amalgamated cop per was fairly active around yesterday snal nrices. Little was done in the local traction stocks. in the early dealings, London furnishing irregular changes m nrices for American stocks and foreign houses again had only limited orders Tn the local market There was little or no important news this morning bearing up on the market aside from that pertaln- ing to the strike situation.
The age-herald., 1901-08-09
Bonds.
Fl-a1ci%;

New York, August s-The Commercial Advertisers London financial cablegram
 The stock market Is still stagnant, but the feeling is more cheerful. the chief in provement being in American shares. which opened better on hopes of a good crop report. The grangers led. and Erie followed. London was only moderate buyer but New York supported prices and the closing was at the best.
 Money Is scarce, as fs,000,000 must be paid on the new consols. The market was compelled today to borrow half million.
 in gold bars.
 The July trade returns show that inn pcrts increased 6S per cent, largely in