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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01

State Senator J. ]. Ryder, OF Polk
county, created sensation lately by
firing several shots from his revolver
in a saloon and upon the street in the
heart of st. Paul. He resisted arrest
for twenty minutes. Of course he was
drunk. Being Senator, he was re-
leased on bail, his name entered as
John S. Elliott, and the case finally
stricken from the calendar. Such is
drink and a great thing is it to be
Senator.
A body found in the Mississippi is
supposed to be that OF Mary Rosen-
field, aged seven, who, with her three
brothers and sisters, were drowned
by their father in April. This is the
third child's body recovered, but
atonement has not yet been made for
the awful crime of the drunken ia
Their. the saloonkeepers and bartend-
ers who sold him drink and the cltl-
zens who keep parties in power which
they know will perpetuate the saloon.
Our non-partisan friends tell us that
when prohibition is put into politics.
pulpits are closed to it and CHRISTIAN
ministers and laymen are almost COM
pelled to refuse it a hearing. Yet
John G.. Woolley was for five years
the orator at international Christian
Endeavor conventions on Temperance
Day. and this year the speakers are
Geo. w. Balm, o. W. Stewart, ma
tional chairman of the Prohibition
party, and Rev. Anna Howard Shaw;
and General Secretary Baer is to pre-
side. All of these are party Prohibl-
tionists.
President McKinley's love for his
wife would make a winning issue Tor
a third-term campaign. Millions OF
voters who for years have been look
ing, so they have said, for the day
when other issues shall have been so
settled that they can safely vote TOT
nrohibition. would consider it their
solemn duty to vote the old ticket
once more, lest love should perish
from the earth. Even Mrs. Mckinley
admits that she has the kindest hus-
band in the world and as it is I'M
likely that any other lady in the land
would make the same claim Tor her
husband, the present occupant of the
executive chair would have a walk
over.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01
EDITORIAL.
Canteen defenders can't cen tell the

Canteen defenders can't cen tell the
truth.
Be radical but not rabid, sweet but
not sickish, brave without buster,
fierce against wrong but also fair.
While others are pulling the Eagles
tail on the Glorious Fourth, pick up
a few subscriptions for Prohibition
paper. 1t will strengthen the founda-
lions of the republic.
The great need of the Prohibition
movement is to get all the enemies OF
the saloon into one party and its
friends into another. Every vote for
the Prohibition party hastens this day.
The man before the bar and the
man behind the bar unite in the per-
petration of wrong against the hu-
man body, crime against society,
and sin against God. The voter who
authorizes all this evil is also Grim
inal and a sinner.
Many wondered that the Pioneer
Press, which published that fake from
it's own Washington news bureau
about Col. Rays attitude on the can
teen question, was willing to publish
his emphatic denial in it's own col
umns on the following day. 1t was
case of have-to.
An agent of the Law and Order
League of Pittsburg, Pa, in his re-
port of Janury, 1899, said that there
were 90 licensed saloons in the CITY,
but according to information from the
CITY police, 700 "speak-easies" or blind
pigs. Whether or not prohibition pro-
hibits, license licenses.
When the defenders of the canteen
so vigorously denounce the vile dens
which are found outside army posts,
Prohibitionists are able to respond
with hearty amen. They also take
great pleasure in inviting these all
of-a-sudden philantropists to join them
in the work of exterminating the en-
tire liquor traffic and all it's allies.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01
saloon and wonder why trade isn't

saloon and wonder why trade isn't
better.
Some enemies Of the saloon help
to keep license parties in power, and
are surprised that the legislature
doesn't outlaw the liquor ira &c.
Some churches are indif rent re-
garding the prohibition is ue; and
complain that the masses are indif-
ferent toward the church.
Some PrOhibitionists fail to contrib
ute for the support Of prohibition as
literally or regularly as they give for
other causes, and think the move
ment ought to progress more rapidly.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01
ST RANGE.

Some parents still set intoxicants
upon their table, and wonder that
their children go to the devil.
Some citizens still vote for license
and bemoan the ruin wrought by
drink.
Some business mer still legalize the
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01

Perry, Oklahoma, May 1s. 1901.
Publishers Backbone: found conv
of your paper at the postoffice here It
appears to have the right ring to it. En-
closed find 20 cents in stamps for a years
subscription. e. T. Bradshaw, Sr
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01

of total abstinence, but that there 10
pretty clear evidence that the beer
habit is worse for the body than even
the whisky habit, and that in any case
it sets the face towards the goal Of in
ebriety by the distilled poison"
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01

The address Of W. G. caIderwood, Secretary O. the
state Prohibition Committee is 322 Hsnnepin ave-:
MinneapoIis. n W. Telephone Co.. Main, 33lZ'l'
Miss. Valley Co.. 1914.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1901-06-01
Price as Cents in Advance.

u,re Comics a. 90. Twenty Copies, $500
Twe,ve COMES, $500. Thtrty-f1ve Copies, 800
To the same or different addresses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
oriainal Notice,

To Ottah p. Mather & Garfield Mather,
Z ct al, defendants:
You and each of YOU are hereby notified
that the petition of Rose A. Kent, adminis-
tratrix Of the estate Of J. L: Kent, deceas-
ed. and the cross petition of Rose A. Kent
Individually. are now on file in the office of
the clerk of the district court of Wapelo
county, Iowa, against you and Others ask
ing that said Rose A. Kent be decreed to
be the absolute owner in fee simple of an
>undiyfded two-thirds of the west two
Thirds of that part of the following de-
scribed so acres of land lying north of the
highway. now running across said land,
to-wit: The southeast one-Quarter of the
northwest one-quarter and the northeast
quarter of the southwest quarter of sec
ton 81 township u. range IA, and that
Rose y. Kent as Administrative of the es-
tate of j. l.. Kent, deceased. be author
lied at public or private sale to sell the
other undivided one-third of said prem
ises and the interest of said deceased in
lot PA in the Dan addition to the city. of
Ottumwa for the purpose Of pay ing claims
against the estate of J. l.. Kent, deceased.
And that unless you appear and defend
thereto on or before noon of the second
day of the next term of said court, to be
begun and held at the court house in OF
tuinwa, Iowa, on March 25th. 1901, II de-
fault will he taken against you. and de-
cree and order rendered as prayed.
Dated, Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. DIST 1901.
McELROY & McELROY
Attorneys for Rose 4. Kent individually
~ and as Administrators.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21

Prices are easy to quote, but it is
quality that tells the actual facts,
that's what is building up our bust
ness year after year.
New arrival of laces of the latest
patterns; also embroideries at per
yard 1c, &c, &c up to 48c,
Towling, just received nice assert
ment and sure to please you, per yard
4c, sc, SC, 10c and 12c.
Table linen per yd 15c, Csc and 29c.
Ladies' pocketbooks, purses, shop
ping and chatelain bags. large assert
ment for you to choose from at Sc
up to $1.25.
Fancy baskets, look our line over,
at sc, 10c and 15c.
School tablets, composition and
note books from 2 for lie and up to
15c, zoe and 25c.
Pens, pencils, crayons, slates,etc.
THE FAIR, 118 Main st.
Better satisfaction and more solid
wear
In the Boots and Shoes you get at
The Fair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21

SOCIETY CIRCLE.


A pretty but quiet home wedding
took place last evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. David N. Sprague, 720
West Main street, when their daugh-
ter, Miss Pearl E. Sprague, was unit
ed in marriage to Mr.. August X. Sven
son. The ceremony was performed in
the parlor at o'clock by Rev. F. G..
Davies, pastor of the First Baptist
church, in the presence of about thir-
ty relatives and intimate friends. The
rooms were tastefully decorated with
cut flowers and ferns. After the cere-
mony a wedding supper was served
lin the dining room. which
was appropriately decorated with
carnations and ferns. The bride
wore a gown of pearl gray cloth
trimmed in velvet applique. She is a
charming young woman, and was
born and raised in this city. She is
a member of the Christian church, and
has made a host of friends in Ottum-
wa. The groom is a young man of
sterling qualities and is a member of
the firm of A. X. Swenson & Bro. the
well known tailors and bicycle deal.
ers. He has lived in Ottumwa most
all his life and is prominent mem
Der of the First Baptist church. The
bride and groom We're the recipients
of many beautiful presents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Swenson will be at home to their
many friends after Feb. 25, at corner
of Ash and Jay streets.
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Original Notice.

To. Moreno Swenson, Ella Nelson, Ed
ward Swenson, Leonard Swenson, Lille
Houdyshell, Laura swenson. Bertha sven.
son, J. w. Boutwell, and NJ A. Boutwell,:
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fled that the petition of w. II. McElroy,
administrator of the estate of Sarah d.
Swenson, deceased, is now on file in the
office of the clerk of the district court of
Wapello county, Iowa, asking an order of
said court authorizing him, ut public or
private sale, to sell and convey lots Eight
ls) and Nine C9) in ]. w. Bothwell's add
tion to the city of Ottumwa, Wapello
county Iowa, for the purpose of paying
the debts of said estate, and that any sale
Of said premises by him shall cut off all
right. title and interest that you or any of
yon may have in said premises.
And that unless you appear and defend
thereto on or before noon of the second
day of the next term of said court to be
begun and held at the court house in OF
tumwa, Iowa, on March 25th, 1901, default
will be, taken against you, and Judgment
and order rendered as prayed.
4 Dated, Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. 21st. 1901.
McIaLROY q McELROY.
.s------- Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Home Grown
Nursery Stock
For Home People.

The STOCK that we have to offer for
spring trade is young and healthy; all
OF it is grown since the disastrous
winter of lS97-S-by the best known
arts of the nurseryman coupled with
constant and careful cultivation we
have secured magnificent and
healthy growth-Our stock is therefore
of good size and splendid form. We
have complete assortment of Apple,
Pear, Cherry, Plumb, Peach, Apricot,
Grape, Gooseberry, Currant Rasp~
berry, Blackberry, Strawberry, etc.
Also all shade and ornamental trees
as we'll as every variety of Rose
shrub or vine-known TO Horticulture.
We wish to have it known that we
have everything needed by the planter
at prices lower than they can be had
from outside places, These facts
should procure us the home trade and
patronage-and assistance in building
up a valuable home industry.
We are located to stay at Ottu,nwa.
Iowa, and want your trade. We shall
do our very best to please you and
serve you we'll Sale and packing
grounds on Sheridan avenue near
Church street, South Side. Office at
ia North Ward street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Daily Doines of Some of Ottumwa's
Close Neighbors.
Personal, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to
the Philosophical Observation of
Sagss, Are chronicled by The cour.
ier's Special Correspondents.
Abba.

Abba, Feb. 21.-Every precaution
has been taken to prevent spread of
smallpox with which Abba is afflicted.
There are but two cases and those are
rigidly quarantined. The patients are
doing nicely.
The Grand Whist Club" met with
Code Sylvester Tuesday evening.
Those present spent an enjoyable ev-
ening.
Art. Mercer, who has been employed
in Chicago for the past few months. is
visiting at the home of his parents
here this week
On account of the illness of Lena
Harter this week, Daisy Noble is as
sisting in R. o. Creamer's store.
A club dance was given in Harmont
hall last evening. The music was
furnished by the Abba orchestra.
The pupils of the Abba high school
are preparing an entertainment to be
given Friday evening. The proceeds
are to be used to make a payment on
the piano recently installed in the
building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
S. p. Hartman &
G. III. Hartman,
You want the best
..pRIN TING.
ORDER OF THE COURIER
LEGAL.
ORIGINAL Notice.
Nurserytt1en

John Moore \ Company, Tie Tabor .' Art
Company, august L. Richtc,. John Lucas
u Company, National Wall Paper Compa-
ny Z. Scllottc, James II. Rice < Company,
II. l.. Judd and Empire Moulding Works.
Aou and each of you are hereby notified
I,nnk as plantfr. and an amendment
thereto, and Frank S. Worcester. Emma
NJ. Worcester. and you. and each of you,
and Others as defendants, are now on file
In the office of the clerk of the district
court of the state of Iowa. in and for
sMapeio county Iowa claiming Of Frank
the sum of $7644o, with seven per cent
interest per annum from January s, 1901,
with S42.9" attorneys fees and costs on Il
%, 1896, with seven per cent interest per
amlum. payable in monthly instalments of
50 each, and asking for the foreclosure
the following described property. situated
iii Wapelo county. Iowa, to-wit: All thar
part of lot tifty-four (54l. in block four a..
In the city of Ottumwa, Iowa, described as
follows to-wit: Commencing at IL point
on the southeast line of said lot at Il dis
tance of 81 feet. northeast of the south
along the southeast line of said lot and
the northwest line of Court street. Il dis
tango of 30 feet. thence northwest at right
angles to said line on Court street across
said lot to the northwest side thereof a
distance of 81 feet and 10h inches. thence
southwest along the northwest line of
tSulu lot Il distance OF ~ rect, thence south
east at right angles to the northwest line
of said lot distance of 81 feet and i0l%
inches to the place of beginning. together
With all appurtenances thereto belonging.
That plaintiff claims that its lien on said
property Is prior, superior and paramount
TO any. right. title, interest, or lien in, to,
or against said property, which you or any
of you, may have by judgment or other
wise. That a decree in favor of
the plaintiff for $1,000, with seven per
cent interest per annum from February
20. 1901, with $42.93 attorney fees and
costs, has been rendered in favor of the
plaintiff against said Frank S. Worcester
and Emma NJ Worcester, and foreclosng
Its. said mortgage the property herein-
before described, and appointing receiv-
er to take charge of said property and rent
indebtedness. That plaintiff asks for a de-
cree foreclosing the equity of redemption
of you, and each of You, in and to said
property. and asking for general equitable
relief. For particulars see petition
And unless YOU appear thereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day of the
next term, being the March term of the
said court, which will commence at OF
tumwa, Iowa, on the 25th day of March,
A. D., 1901, default will be entered
for.
Dated February 20, 1901
AIcNETT u TISDALE.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21

the Hynes Brass and Reed band re-
Gently organized Jim Williams, solo
b fiat cornet; Jenkin Morgan, first b
fiat eornet; j. G.. Seinberger, second b
fiat corGet; Charles Abraham, second
b fiat cornet; Bert Fishes, first clar-
ionet; ]. NJ. Graw, second clarionet;
Henry sStice, second clarionet; Will
ham Bakman, second clarionet; Frank
Moss, e flat clarionet; Evan Morgan,
b fiat euphonium; HI. t. Brown. bari
tone; q. Bates, first tenor; j, G. Ev-
ans, second slide trombone; Henry
Deross, second slide trombone; E. l..
Ray, solo alto; Albert Abramson, first
alto; Ray Darlington, second alto;
Harley Miller, second alto; 2. S. Ev-
ans, BIB base; Simon Sandeen, eb
tuba; Dave Davis, eb pelicon; Hugo
Hazelroot, bass drum; Willie Lewis,
snare drum.
James and Charles Mcmillan visited
their parents at Durham Sunday.
| The Smoky Hollow Coal company
has been having considerable trouble
during the past week with their loco.
motive.
The question for debate at the liter
airy Thursday night was, Resolved,
that REORGANIZATION is a better term
than predestination." The subject
was ably discussed by the best orators
of this place.
Charles Thompson, our liveryman,
is preparing to build a 4Ox6O addition
to his barn as soon as the weather per-
mits.
H f. Brown sold his Avery barber
shop last week to Ed. Smith.
A number of our people attended
church at Cuba last Sunday night.
District Deputy Fred Cummings, OF
the Fraternal Pilgrims of America,
will organize a colony at this place
| Wednesday evening of this week with
large number of charter members
Hynes has the honor of having Col
ony No. 2 of what is destined to be.
come, in the near future, one of the
| largest fraternal societies in the
world. 1t is expected to see Hynes
Colony grow to membership of one
hundred before three months.
3. S. Cox and DIR. c. N. Hyatt. two
OF the officers of the Fraternal Pill
grims of America, came down from Al.
bia Sunday and renewed old acquain,-
ances.
Mesdames George Young and Dave
McVey of Lockman, were Hynes Wis,
itors Tuesday.
| The young people of Hynes gave a
surprise party at the home of Fred T,
Lewis, Tuesday evening, in honor OF
the Misses Lila Judson and Annice
Baines, two of our popular schoo,
| teachers. Oysters were served and a
very good time is reported.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
MINERS ELECT OFFICERS.
illinois Mine Workers Choose .Execu-

Illinois Mine Workers Choose .Execu-
tives at Conference Today.
Springfield, Feb. 2O-At the United
Mine Workers convention of Illinois,
the following officers were elected
President. w. Russell, of Dan
willie.
Vice president ]. Rey-
|nolds, of Collinsville.
etary-treasurer-W. d. Ryan, of
Springfield.
Executive ommittee-William E.
Smith, of coal City; James Beatie, of
Coal City; John Wesley, of Wesley
City; w. B. Wilson, of Danyille; Ed
ward Cahill, of Virden; Peter Mccall,
of Glen Carbon; Thomas Jeremiah, of
Duquoin.
Auditor-W. T. Morris, of Duquoin,
and Benjamin King, of Streator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21

Frederic, at the age of SO years, 8
months and "a days. She leaves five
children, two daughters and three
sons, George Hansel, of Kansas; Han
nah Robinson, of Frederic; David
Hansel, of Frederic; Mrs. Mary Eiken-
berry, Ottumwa; Robert Hansel, of
Frederic. The funeral was held at
the Dunkard church in Frederic Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock by Rev.
Burkman. Mrs. Hansel was born in
Virginia, and her husband died TWEEN
ty-fve years ago. John Hansel, who
resides on South Willard street, in
South Ottumwa, was a grandson of
the deceased.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Pneumonia Can Be Prevented.

This disease always results from a
cold or an attack of the grip and may
be prevented by the, timely use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. That
remedy was extensively used during
the epidemics of la grippe OF the past
few years, and not a single case has
ever been reported that did not re-
cover or that resulted in pneumonia,
which shows it to be certain proven
tive of that dangerous disease.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
gained world wide reputation for its
cures of colds and grip. For sale by
druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of Charles
Lawrence. and to whom it may concern.
You are hereby notified that the final
report of the undersigned executor of said
estate will be filed in the office of the Clerk
Of the District Court of Wapello county,
Iowa, on or before the 18th day of Feb
1nary, 1901, and unless you appear and
show cause TO the contrary If any there
be- on or before the second day of the next
term of said Court converting at Ottumwa
in said county ON the 18th day of March,
1901, said report will he approved and the
undersigned and Ella L. Wilton, discharg-
ed from further duty and responsibility
therein. j. T. HackWorth =
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Wheat, Feb. 1875
OH; May 75a.
Corn, Feb. 80; May 4Oa4 @4OM.
Oats, Feb. 245s @24A; May $3.50
Pork, Feb. 1890; May 14.O5.
Lard, Feb. TAT: May 7.52.
Ribs, Feb. TOP; May 7.07.
Rye, 49%.
Barley, 5000.
Flax, 1.65.
Timothy, March 4.40.
Glover, March 11.25.
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New York Market.

New York, Feb. 21.-Butter,strong;
16@23.
Eggs, easy.
New York, Feb. 21.-Wheat-May
So
Conway 46A.
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THE MARKETS.
Chicago live Stock Market.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Cattle, 5000;
Texans steady to strong; butchers
stock about steady; good to prime,
4.90@6.00; poor to medium 3.50@480;
COWS 2.50@4.15; Texans 3.30@3.9O;
|stockers 2.75@45O.
Hogs, 10000; opened sc higher;
closed advance lost; heavy 5.40@5.52;
light 5.25@5.47; mixed 5.30@5.50.
Sheep, 10000; steady; S.60@4.60;
lambs 450@5.25.
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St. Iou,, Markets..

st. Louis, Feb. -Wheat--Casf
727s;; May 1904.
Corn-Cash 49,; May 1915.
Oats-Cash 26; May 26as.
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Peoria Market,

Peoria, Feb. 21.-corn, firm; No.
3SA.
Oats, firm; No. 2 white 271A.