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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
FORMER oTTuMwAN DIES.
E. Adams Holt Passes Away at Lock
port, New York.

port, New York.
[From Tuesdays Daily.]
Miss Emma Holt received tele-
gram this morning announcing the
death at Lockport, New York, of her
father, e. Adams Holt, formerly we'll
known and highly respected citizen
of Ottumwa, but of late of Lockport,
where he lived prior to coming to this
city. The message did not state the
exact cause of Mr.. Hollis demise nor
the arrangements for the funeral SER
vices.
E. Adams Holt was for several years
well known in the business circles in
Ottumwa. He was engaged in the
real estate and insurance business in
this city for several years, and less
than one year ago he returned to
Lockport, New York, which place had
been his home previous to his reno
val to this city. He was considerably
advanced in years and before he left
Ottumwa he showed the effects of the
! ills of old age, but withal his many
| friends here were much surprised and
deeply grieved today to hear of his
death
Miss Emma Holt and brother, Stew,
| art, daughter and son respectively, OF
| the deceased, reside in Ottumwa
where Stewart is attending the high
school, George, another son, is en-
ployed by the Illinois & Iowa Goa
Co. at Keb, and Maurice, another son
resides in Chicago. Besides these
| children he is survived by his wife an(
| two married daughters, Mrs. Glen
1 Summers of Juneau, Alaska, and Mrs
Samuel Shelter Of Australia The en-
\ tire family is well and favorabl.
known in Ottumwa, and the members
! have the sincere sympathy of The
4 whole city, in their affection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
Burlington Fast Des Moines Service
Highly Appreciated.


Although the new plan for fast
transportation between Ottumwa and
Des Moines over the Burlington has
been in effect but week, the travel
ling public has already showed its ap-
probation of the innovation by pat
ronizing the new train extensively 1t
is something entirely new to Ottum-
vans to be able to leave this city at
3:23 O'Clock in the afternoon and ar
rive in Des Moines atF6:40 that. even
ing. Heretofore the afternoon trip
consumed four hours, whereas 1t takes
now but two and one-half. No. 10,
the fastest train on the road, carries
the passengers to Abba, where the
Des MONIES branch passenger waits
for the connection instead of starting
lat once for Des Moines upon the ar
rival of No. 9 at Abba, MS has former
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons in
that on the 9th day Of December,
A. D., 1901, the undersigned was appoints
ed by, the clerk of the district court OF
Wapello county. Iowa. executors of the
estate of &. T.. Overturf. deceased. late of
said county. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the under
signed and those having claims against
the same will present them legally authcn-
ticated to said court for allowance.
Dated December o. 1901.
NJ. w. OVERTURE. w. w. HUNT and
MINNIE OVERTURE, executors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Estray Notice.

Taken up as estray by W. II. Baddeley
pelo county, Iowa, on the 2lst day Of No
vember, 1901 one yearlng heifer calf, red
white spot in forehead. some white on
belly, white spot or streak on left side
bush of tail white, and valued at S12 by
J.. Beadle and Geo. Hatch, and posted be-
fore j. A. Ballard, justice Of the peace.
|. Fl. HAMMOND,
Auditor Wapello County.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Rock island Excursions.

Home seekers excursion sale first
and third Tuesdays of each month,
good for 81 days at one fare plus 81 to
points north, west, south, southwest
and northwest. For full information
call or address w. S.. Parker, ticket
agent. Union depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
R. G. REEFS DEAD.
Prominent Bonaparte Man Passes to
Great Beyond

Bonaparte, Dec. 24.-(Special)- R.
G. Rees, proprietor of the Rees Car
rage Works, and member of the
city council here, died Sunday morn
ing from an injury received while at
work in the pumping station of the
waterworks here week ago. Mr..
Rees was an energetic worker for
Bonaparte and he will be greatly miss
ed. He was member of the K of P,
and Woodman lodges.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Memory of General j. M. Street to
Be Perpetuated.
A PIONEER OF WAPELLO COUNTY
Was Indian Agent at Agency Long Be-
fore Iowa Was Made State and His
Remains Are Now Buried Near That
Place.

A tablet to the memory of General
Joseph M. Street is being prepared in
Fairfield and will soon be ready to be
placed in position. The order for the
work was given by e. A. Howard,
right of way agent for the Burlington
route, and it is surmised that road is
behind the project. The older inhab-
itants of this vicinity are quite ia
miliar with the history of General
Street, who was one of the best known
pioneers of the state. The tablet to
his memory which is being made from
Bedford limestone is 36X72 inches in
size and bears the following inscrip-
ton:
In Memory of
GEN. JOSEPH M. STREET,
Son of Anthony and Mary born in
Virginia, October 10, 1882.
Firm in the hour of danger he had a
soul sincere and heart fraught
with the best feelings of hui
mainly. Virtue, Honor and
Piety were his
guides.
He died at the Sac and Fox Agency,
May Is, 1910.
Say to the righteous that it shall be
the fruit of their doings. lisa, 3 10.
Government Agent.
General Street was for many years
agent for the government with the Sac
and Fox Indian tribes at their agency
on the Des Moines river, where the
town of Agency now stands and
whence it derived its name. He had
formerly been agent for the Winneba-
goes at Prairie du Chen, Wis. Under
a treaty made in 1886, the Sacs and
Foxes ceded the Blackhawk purchase
to. the United States and were remov-
ed shortly afterward to the Des
Moines river agency. They were a
turbulent and warlike people and Gen.
eral Street had so won the confidence
and good will of other tribes with
which he had been associated that his
selection for this position was consid
cred a mark of honor. He selected
lands, erected necessary buildings and
conducted a farm built two mills and
endeavored to start the red men in the
ways of civilization. The Sacs and
Foxes relinquished their title to these
lands, and to all others in Iowa, Octo
Der IL, 1912, and all were removed
from the state within two or three
/ years following.
His Last Resting Place.
j General Street died at the agency
and his remains were inferred there
a short distance east of the town. The
remains of his wife, Eliza Maria
Street, and Wapello, a well known
chief of the Sacs and Foxes are inter
red in the same plot Of ground, as wei
as those of other persons of lesser
note. Their graves can be seen from
passenger trtains of the c., B. & @
railway company, to the south of the
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Succeeded by a Good Man.

Now, just at time when his new
division is in a way to settle down
and prepare for fast running, Mr.Stew-
art is transferred to Creston, and dur
ing the next year or two he will be
kept busy there with the construction
work west of that city. He could not,
however, leave the Ottumwa division
in better hands than those of G. w.
Fabens, who has been appointed to
succeed him here Mr.. Fabens is one
of the most successful, reliable and
practical railroaders in the employ OF
the Burlington company. and the uni.
versal opinion of all who know him
and his record is that the officials of
the company did well in promoting
him to superintendency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Burlington Superintendent Trans
ferred to Creston Division.
TO BE SUCCEEDED BY c. ". FABENS
Present Trainmaster viii Be Superin-
tendent of OttumWa Division-M.
w. Robinson, an OLD Conductor,
Takes Fabens' Place.

| From Tuesdays Daily.l
According to unofficial news receiv-
ed in Ottumwa today, but withal news
which has practically been verified by
local officials, o. E. Stewart, of this
city, superintendent of the Ottumwa
division of the Burlington railway, is
to be transferred to Creston, where
he will take charge of the Creston di,
vision extending from Creston to the
Missouri river. G. w. Fabens, train
master at this city, is to succeed Mr.
Stewart as superintendent of the OF.
tumwa division, and M. w. Robinson
of Burlington, passenger conductor
between Burlington and Creston, vii
become trainmaster here to succeed
Mr.. Fabens.
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Notice-Proof Of Will.

State of Iowa, Wapello county, IS. 1nthe
district court.
To all whom it may concern
Notice is hereby given, that an instru-
mont in writing, purporting to be the last
ceased, was this day produced, opened and
read by the undersigned, and that l have
tixed Monday, the 18th day ofsJanuary.
1902. as the day for hearing proof in rela-
ton thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
seal of said court hereto affixed, this 18th
iseail H. w. MICHAEL,
Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26

When some people stand on their
dignity it wobbles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26

sion, extending fran Ottumwa to Cres-
ton, and has hold that position until
the present time. For thirteen years
he has lived in Ottumwa, where he
has done well for his company, not
only by looking after the business in
terests, but by being a popular man
among his acquaintance. All this
time he has looked after his entire di-
vision in a manner that has been, as
is demonstrated in many ways, entire
ly satisfactory to his supeMors.
A Promotion.
1t goes without saying that one so
admirably situated in Ottumwa as is
Mr.. Stewart would not consider pro-
position to change his residence to
Creston unless that proposition con
tanned special inducement in the
form of an increase in salary, in rec
ignition of the sacrifice the change
means to Mr.. Stewart. The many
friends of the official, while they re-
greet to have him leave the city. are
glad to learn that his transfer is in
the form of well deserved promotion.
A Splendid Record.
| Mr.. Stewart, when the work shall
have been completed which will install
double track on the Creston division
of the Burlington, will have a perfect
right to claim more credit for the con.
struction OF this great work than any
other man connected with the Bur
lington. When Mr. Stewart had
charge of the east division he super
intended the construction of the dou
BILE track as far as Street, Just east OF
Agency. When this was done his dI
vision was extended westward so as
to include the work between Murray
and Creston. whore magnificent rec
ord has been made during the past
year, the last foot of double track hav
ing been opened for traffic Sunday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
puhuuue Diocese Formed.

l decided that mass could be celebrat-
ed anywhere.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Was Decided Yesterday.

The announcement of these changes
is the result of a conference yester-
day at Burlington between c. E. Per-
kins of Burlington, formerly president
of the Burlington and now one of the
principal stockholders; c. M. Levey
of Burlington, superintendent Of Iowa
lines; o. e. Stewart and G. w. Fab
ems. both of Ottumwa. This confer
ence lasted nearly all of yesterday
morning, and when the Ottumwans re-
turned home they refused to say any
thing regarding the outcome. Howev-
er, as stated IN last evenings Courier,
a strong rumor in this city was to the
effect that Mr.. Stewart was to be
transferred to Creston and succeeded
by Mr. Fabens here. This could not
be verified, however. and was contra
dicted by a report in Burlington that
Mr.. Fabens was to go to Creston
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
A Long Felt Want.

ly been the case before the new time
card went into effect.
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G. w. Fabens' Progress.

For several years Mr.. Fabens has
been an able lieutenant to Mr. Stew
art, and the latter's task have been
! lightened by the excellent work done
by the new superintendent. Mr.. Fab
ems entered the service of the Bur
| lington company twenty years ago,
| starting at the bottom in order to
| learn all there was to be known. In
time he became a foreman and rose
| to prominence among extra gang fore
men on the Iowa division. When a
4 roadmastership became vacant he was
! given the Office, and from that time
| to this he has been spoken
of as an able official. What
ever he does is done with a thor
oughness that cannot be questioned,
and he does great deal in just this
way because he! is constantly at work.
AS rcadmaster he kept the track in
exemplary orders and very few ii any
were the slow orders trainmen were
4 compelled to observe at that time.
This, however, does not reflect upon
the ability of the present officials, fol-
construction work, such as is in pro.
gress now means slow orders .inevi
tably, However, Mr.. Fabens' work in
every place he has been has been be
You'd reproach.
Goes Up in OttumWa.
He was transferred from Burling
ton to Ottumwa as roadmaster late il
the eighties, and occupied that posi-
ton to the entire satisfaction of his
) superiors until 1898, when he sue
| ceeded J. H. Mcfarland, now assist
ant superintendent at Burlington, ant
became a trainmaster in this city
What was true of his work as read
master regarding thoroughness has al
J, SO been true of his work as trainmas
ter, and will no doubt be the same nov
e that he has become superintendent o
e an important division.
/ Although the double track is now il
a use all over the Ottumwa division
there is yet much to do in the way Q
> perfecting the roadbed and putting
:, in condition for fast running. Nj
4 Fabens' knowledge acquired as tract
{ man will be of inestimable value t
= = the company at this time. Indeed tn
= change is most advisable one.
/. M. w. Robinson.
u M. w. Robinson, who is to succee
N Mr.. Fabens as trainmaster on the o.
!, tumwa division, is one of the oldes
II and best conductors in the employ c
the Burlington. Mr.. Robinson reside
at Burlington, and for years he ha
s run passenger trains out of that cit
e over the Burlington. His record is
l. good one as conductor, and for som
S time it has been conceded that if g
It any time man should be picked frol
o the road to take the place of Trail
D. master Fabens, Nose" Robinso
t. would be the one.
r The appointment of Mr.. Robinson
$ something of surprise to all VIII
e have not been on the inside regardin
II the change. 1t has been understood
since the announcement of Mr.. Storr
resignation was made public, that +
$. one from the train service would b
IS selected to take the place of Mr.. Fal
4, ems, and for that reason Robinson wa
e left out of the consideration of I'll
n matter by everyone, it seems, eXcel
S the officials themselves. Howeve
I. they recognized the ability of Mr.. Ro
IS inson and were not slow to show the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
No Real Official News.

This morning Messrs. Stewart and
Fabens refused officially to verify the
telegram to the effect that the changes
had been announced as stated above.
However, Mr.. Stewart said that in all
probability, from what he knew of
the matter, this is to be the solution
of the problem presented by the res
ignation of H. S. Storrs, now superin-
tendent at Creston, but who on Janu-
airy l will become assistant superin-
tendent of the Lake Shore & Michi-
gan Southern, taking charge of the
Lake Erie and Western railroad. Mr..
Stewards failure to deny the truth of
the report is as good as contlrma-
l,tinn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Was Chief Dispatcher.

From Ottumwa Mr. Stewart was
transferred to the western part of the
state, what was then called 1.-THE from
tier" He worked at Council Bluffs
and Nebraska City, acting as ticket
agent and later was transferred to
Red Oak, where he filled the same po-
sition. Entering the telegraph depart
ment he was made dispatcher at Char
iton, and soon afterward he was trans
ferred to Ottumwa as dispatcher, be-
ing promoted here to the Office of chief
dispatcher.
Went to California.
The night work necessary in dis
patching had bad effect upon his
health and he went to California,
where he remained for a year, being
employed as operator on the Southern
Pacific. When he returned he was
made ticket agent for the B. e NJ r.
R. in Nebraska, at Lincoln, but was
soon sent to Creston as dispatcher.
In Burlington he held the same posi-
ton until his transfer to Ottumwa,
where he was made chief dispatcher
This was in 1880, and it was in this
year that Mr.. Stewart was called to
fChicago and given the office of super
intendent of telegraph, with supervi-
sion of the telegraph system over the
entire system, the position now held
by w. w. Ryder, of Chicago Mr.
Stewart held this place until 1888
when he was returned to the Iowa
| lines, having his headquarters at Bur.
| lington and taking the office of assist.
ant superintendent
Comes to OttumWa.
In 1883 Mr.. Stewart succeeded ]. B
Maxon, of this city, as superintendent
in this city when Mr.. Maxon resigned
Mr.. Stewards territory extended from
| Burlington to Charlton and was
known as the East Iowa division Last
February, when the divisions were
changed Mr.. Stewart was made super
Iintendent of the new Ottumwa divi
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
CAUGHT ON THE FLY.

Robert l.. Hart, formerly second mate
on Steamer Richmond, is now first mate
on the Essex.
Chiffon Pearson, Of Sharp's Wharf
was on steamer Essex Fridsy night en-
route to Norfolk.
L. b. Blackman, of Wheaton, Lancas.
ter county, left Tuesday to spend some
weeks In Absecon, n. J.
Mrs. T. S. D. Cox, of fuckers Hill
Westmoreland county, was last week
visiting Mrs. Judge Broun near Broun's
Store.
Hon. G.. j. Gouldman, member of the
Legislature from Westmoreland and
Northumberland counties, is critically
Ill at his home, Sheffield. in the former
county.
The new "Jim Crow" law went into
effect July LIST, and the Weems Line of
steamers have arranged as far as posi-
BILE 10 observe il. On the Essex ropes
are stretched and notices posted in
struciing the two races as to their re-
spective positions.
Captain II. c. Bayton's little steam
launch, "The DR.. Newbill," was par
tally destroyed by fire on Saturday
night last while at anchor in Carriers
Greek. Origin OF fire unknown. Partly
covered by insurance. The launch was
billed for Fredericksburg this week to
run excursions.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
ANrI-RAPP.

Miss Lizzie Davis. after spending a
week at the home of Mrs. p. Henderson
as the guest of Miss Blanche, has re-
turned to her home at Merry Point much
to the sorrow of some of our young gen.
tlemen.
Carroll Dunaway has resigned his
position as clerk for j. A. Robertson and
left for Baltimore, where he contem-
plates steamboating.
Walter Vinegar and Richard Hudson
were seen in our town lately,
Miss Nora Toleman, of Poplar Neck,
and Stokley Robertson, jr., formerly of
this place, spent Sunday with friends
here.
Miss Mamie Carter has left for Balti-
more, where she will reside in the future.
Bonnie Robertson is quite i'll at this
writing.
The family of w. C. Chiffon have all
been sick with the measels.
The home of II. Z. Robertson was
gladdened by the arrival OF bounc ing
boy few days ago.
Misses Lizzie Davis and Blanche Hen
derson spent the Fourth with Mrs. Icy
Croasdale.
kilmarnock boys are seen in this
vicinity quite frequently.
SUNSHINE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
WHITE STONE.

George w. Mercer, ST., was at Bur
hans Wharf On business last Saturday.
Capt. F., A. Gunby has been quite
sick and is receiving the professional
attention of DR.. Treakle.
Miss Caroline Gunby left Monday to
join party of Eastern Shore friends in
Baltimore. and all will spend ten days
at the Buffalo Exposition.
G. w. Hubbard left for Baltimore
Tuesday afternoon.
Henry Rainse. of the Island. caught a
black rock Wednesday measuring feet
and inches In length.
w. G. Taylor, of steamer Essex, was
visiting his parents here this week.
Lena Ray, the youngest child OF Ray
mond and Clara McKenney, died We'd
nesday of last week and was buried at
the NJ. e. church the next day. We ex-
tend to the bereaved parents our deep
est sympathy.
Clarence K. Davenport, who has been
visiting Mrs. r. o. Davenport, returned
to his home In Baltimore last week.
Miss Lucy Haynie and Master Leslie
Haynie, of Reedvilie, are visiting friends
In this neighborhood.
pHosRv JANr
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
MARRIAGES.

Licensed to marry in Washington:
Allen Rose, of King George county, Va,
and Rose Lee.
WALKER-LEE.-O Thursday after
noon of last week at p. m. Rev. c. r.
James united in marriage at the residence
Of Robt. Walker. Jr, Mr.. Henry H.
Walker and Miss Mollie Blanche Lee,
both Of White Stone. The ceremony
was performed In the presence of a
number of friends and relatives, after
which reception was rendered the
newly welded couple.
SIMMONDS-FEBREY.-Last week
at the M. E. Church South, Falls Church,
Va, Miss Elsie Febrey, daughter of Mrs.
Margaret Febrey, and DR.. s. ]. Sim
monds, of Lynchburg, a native of Lam
caster, were married by Rev. II. G .Febrey,
brother of the bride. assisted by Rev. j,
FL. Boyd, pastor of the church. Miss
Leonora Wright, niece of the bride, was
maid of honor; Miss Edna Baily, of
Washington, and Miss lnez Vaughan, of
Petersburg, niece Of the groom, brides
maids. The church was tastily deco
rated with palms and roses. After the
ceremony a reception was held at the
residence of the BRIDES mother, where a
large number OF friends of the happy
couple paid their respects. The bride
was the recipient of numerous handsome
and valuable presents. A pleasant fea-
ture of the reception was the presence
of the Sunday school class of the bride,
the young girls all being dressed in white.
The bride and groom left for Buffalo
and other points of interest North, and
upon their return will make their home
in Lynchburg.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
ALMOST MURDER.

On the morning of the Fourth some
colored men were in Dix's store, near
Christ Church, when an alteration arose
between Robt. Taylor, who had been
imbibing two freely OF speak easy
whiskey, and John Johnson, alias John
Shad. From reports il seems that Taylor
was the aggressor and bred the row. He
got Shad out doors and attacked him,
the latter finally striking him across the
head with chunk OF wood. The wound
was severe and Taylor is stu in q pre-
carious condition.
There seems to be no question but that
this affair was caused by whiskey, which
those living in that neighborhood declare
is sold without respect to law. The
community has gotten into such plight
from Illicit .whiskey selling that the
county officials will be derelict in. their
duty to let the matter pass without
further notice.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-12
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE.

The drought ia broken at last and all
nature is benefited by the recent re.
freshing showers.
Rev. G.. r. Micou has as his guest his
brother, Richard Micou, a student at the
University.
Miss Emma Haynie is spending the
summer in Norfolk.
Rev. r. E. Bentley and sister left last
week for prolonged visit to relatives
in Mathews.
Mr.. Brandenburg. of Ramps s. Carriers
mill, and Miss Fannie Douglass recently
called upon the Misses Chiffon.
George Carter spent Sunday with his
father at Emmerton.
Mrs. Mary Davenport, who has been
spending several months In Baltimore,
returned home on Wednesday last.
Mrs. Gertrude Harding is at Heaths-
Vile, the home of Hon. C. Harding
Walker.
Mrs. Annie Daring was visitor to
our town on Saturday last.
Quite a crowd attended the ordination
services at Lebanon on Sunday last.
Misses Laura and Julia Chiffon. of
this place, and Miss Alleyne Kelly, of