Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-16
Daily Doines ofsomeof ottumwa's
Close Neighbors.
Personal, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to
the Philosophical Observation of
Sages, Are chronicled by The cour.
ler's Special Correspondents.
Charlton,

Charlton, May 1.-THE Epwortn
League of the M. e. church of this
place celebrated the twelfth anniver-
sary OF their founding Sunday evening
by a special program. Both Junior
and Senior societies took part in the
program which was interesting and
entertaining. The music was special
ly prepared for the occasion and was
both beautiful and inspiring. The
program consisted of music, talks,
songs, prayers, recitations and special
papers. The newly elected Epworth
League officers were installed during
the course of the evening. Miss Rena
Criswell read very interesting and
instructive paper on the history of the
BpWorth League. Miss Margaret
Z Cow delivered very appropriate reci-
ation that was well spoken of by those
present. Miss Maude Teas also gave
recitation in her usual charming
style, while Miss Daisy Dent read a
very scholarly and we'll written paper
on Our League" Altogether the pro-
gram was one of especial merit and
will do much toward increasing inter-
est in the Leagues work.
Miss Newton, of Des Moines, who
was in town last week for the pur-
pose of Organizing a kindergarten class,
met with fiattering success, having
secured about twenty-five pupils for
the beginning of the term. Miss New
ton has been employed as supply
teacher in the Des Moines school and
lis thoroughly qualified for the work,
which she will begin in couple of
weeks
II hos ,.nf, b. L.,
home after weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Sells, of Murray.
The cold weather of the past few
days finally resulted in a heavy frost
along the bottoms and low lands Sun
day night. There have been reports of
no serious damage to crops, however,
though garden truck and house plants
We're somewhat nipped
Geo. Won Behren has a large photo
graph of the wreck of No. at Thayer
last week, and has it displayed in his
store window. Both he and Ed. Car
ter, who were hurt in the wreck are
getting along as nicely as could be
expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Pollard, form
erly of Derby, have moved to Charlton
and will make this their future home
he having secured employment in Nc
Collory's dry goods store.
Miss Anna Lingrene, Misses Josie
and Minnie Linquist, Miss Alma Clay,
Swan Nelson and Rev. and Mrs. P. J..
Borg have returned from Ottumwa,
where they have been in attendance
at the missionary conference of the
Swedish Lutheran church and all re-
port most inspiring and enthusiastic
meeting.
Attorney c. E. Conner and wife are
in Bloomington, ILL.,, where they were
called by the serious illness of Mrs.
Connor's grandmother, who is not ex-
pected to live.
Mr.. Leech of Chicago was here
Monday.
Geo. Sage, who has been visiting
relatives and friends in Charlton for
few days past, returned to his home
in Greene River, Wyoming, on Satuc-
day.
Chas. Hass, who has been visiting
relatives in Mt. Ayr for the past week,
returned home Sunday and went out
on his run Monday morning. His
wife, who has been visiting there with
him will remain for more extended
visit.
Charlton, May ia. N. Wright
and family for a long time residents
of Charlton, but who for the past few
years have been located in Portland.
Oregon, are spending a few days In
the city renewing old acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Martin, who
have been travelling as musicians with
the Breezy Time" company are spend
ing short vacation with Mr.. Martins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Martin of
this place, before going out with a
musical team act of their own.
At an official board meeting of the
Christian church the pastor, Rev. G.
F. Sanderson, who is to be married
this evening, was granted a week 8
leave of absence for his wedding jour-
ney. They also made preparations to
begin protracted meeting Sunday,
June 26, to continue as long as the in.