Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

the words that united the hearts and
lives of Miss Ada Savage and Bert
Shore. The ceremony was very SIM
pie but impressive and was performed
IN the presence of the near relatives
and a few friends. The young people
are both well and favorably known in
Charlton ano anything SAID in regard
to them seems unnecessary repeti.
ton. Miss Ada is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Able Savage, of this place
She was raised on farm until about
three years ago when she with
her parents moved to Charlton where
she has since resided. She is charm
ing young Lady of pleasing manners
and bright sunny disposition that
makes her favorite wherever she is
known. Bert is the son of Al Shore
and wife. of Pleasant township, where
he was born and raised. His entire
life having been spent on farm
has instilled into him the lessons of
thrift and economy and his upright
ness of character and many manly
traits has made him a man worthy
the woman of his choice. The young
people will go to Housekeeping at once
on the old Chas Johnson farm in En-
glish township followed by the best
wishes and congratulations of a large
circle of Charlton friends.
Mrs. Ed Barrier, who has been sick
at Burlington. has SO far recovered as
to be able to be removed to her home
in Charlton and is much better.
Howard Ross delivered another of
his original lectures at : the court
house Sunday afternoon on how we
learn the science of government.
There was but small crowd present
but they were very appreciative and
We're we'll entertained by his novel
and unique arguments
Miss May McMasters is laid up with
a broken leg, the result of an accident
On the South branch train Friday ev
ening. She is engaged in teaching
school at Derby and comes up home
every Friday evening. She came
home as usual Friday evening and
had her grip with her. When she went
to step Off the car platform which was
about eighteen inches above the de-
pot platform her ankle turned and her
full weight was thrown on the foot
with sufficient force to break one of
the small bones of the foot. She was
taken home in the bus and a physi-
clan called who quickly reduced the
fracture and she is getting along as
nicely as could be expected tho she
will be unable to take charge of her
school for week or two.
Charlton, March 20.-A little excite
ment was created Monday afternoon
by small boy vicious dog and an
armed constable, The 6-year-old son
of Richard Bumper was walking along
fh1 ID wi, l,< rr~% 10
the First National bank vicious dog
belonging to Mr.. Morgan sprang upon
him and threw him on his back in the
lis no telling what might have hap
ans come along Just then and seeing
collar with one hand, drew his gun
with the other, and shot the dog. The
boy was badly chewed around the
shoulder and arm and doctor was
called who says it may result serious
ly.
Eric Anderson, an old resident of
Charlton, but now located at RUSSELL
was in Charlton Monday transacting
business and renewing old acquaint-
ances.
Mrs. Emmett Enslow and little son,
who have both been seriously i'll since
their removal to town are both report
ed as much better and on the road to
rapid recovery.
Werner James, who has been spend
ing his vacation with his parents in
Lucas county, has returned to work
in Roadmaster Wiseman's office at
Creston.
Lucas county will soon have her ru-
raj free delivery route No. running
thru Burton and Whitebr town
ships TO distance of twenty-six miles
and serving population of 226 peo-
pie. The route was petitioned for
several months ago and the depart
ment has been as prompt as could be
expected in it's establishment. While
the route has not yet been inspected
and ordered, w. G. Fuller has been
appointed carrier and received his
commission An inspector has been
ordered over the route as soon as
practicable and as it has every re-
quirement for a route the establish
ment is but the matter of short time
| The citizens of the southeast part of
the county are now circulating a petit
ton for another route thru their sec
| ton of Che county running on the New
| York and Bethlehem star route and
back to Charlton.
The M. w. A. lodge 272 of this place
hello a very profitable meeting at their
rooms Monday evening. One new
member was taken in and three new
applications voted on, and w. M.
Householder was elected escort vice
E. E. Lewis resigned. This lodge is
one of the strongest in the county
now numbering ESQ members and is
constantly growing.
Mrs. Carl Sigle: and little daughter
have returned to their home in Indian
ola after weeks visit with her moth
err, Mrs. Lizzie Eikenberry of this
place.
Eugene Mcfarland, an old Charlton
boy. who has been located in Kan.
sas City for the past few years. stop.
ped over Monday and visited his
mother, Mrs. ]. H. Mcfarland, while
on his way to London, England, where
he goes IN the interest of a large cor.
roration of Missouri.