Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-22
Henry Mcveigh visited friends

Henry McVeigh visited friends in
Mystic this week.
Wilson Jones, of Jerome, was in
town on Friday on business.
Thomas Rogers, of Colfax, visited
his young friend, Charles McVeigh,
this week.
Mrs. Mollie Long and sister, Jessie
Williams, spent Friday visiting the
poor farm in company with Miss Ma
mie Fugate. The ladies carried re-
freshments with them.
The members of Miners Progressive
Union 1874, at their meeting on Thurs
day night, gave an order to buy BAN
ner costing $45. A flag was also or
dered from an Indiana firm. Both ban
ner and flag will head the procession
from this place on Labor Day in OF
.tumwa. The miners are very enthu-
siastic and desire to make the best
showing possible, thus showing their
loyalty to their union and their coun-
try.
Beaman Brothers Wild West show
pulled in here Friday and pitched their
tent on Vine street. Their street pa
rade was very interesting, especially
to the small boys. Pawnee Bill gave
the lecture previous to the opening.
A large number attended as this was
the first show of the season in Keb.
Peter Williamson, of Greedy, Col,
spent two days in town. He was much
impressed with Iowa.
A. F. Kendall, manager of the West
ern Supply Store in Ottumwa, was in
town "Wednesday m, hucipocc nnnnact-
ed with his company.
The mines are running every day.
At present there is not vacant house
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hill spent a
week visiting in Avery and Hiteman.
Thomas Bagnall received a letter on
Friday from David Morgan and wife,
who are visiting in Wales, stating
they are in the best of health and will
sail for home August 20.
James Campbell, state mine inspect
or, went through the mines on We'd
nesday. He reported them in splen-
did condition. He says the mines ov-
er the state are running fairly well
and the the miners have very few
grievances which speaks well for the
mining industry of Iowa. q
A. P. Devlin purchased last week a
large water tank for his dray business.
Water is scarce.
Politics are on the wane here at
present, but if "Uncle" Thomas Phil
lips should get the nomination for gov
ernor on the democratic ticket, he
would get warm support in Keb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Kesinger, of
Pekay, spent Sunday in town, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Long.
James Price and brother, Thomas.
of Gravestown, were pleasant callers
in town on Saturday.
James Shevlin and William Connors
attended the democratic convention
on Saturday
Mrs. Charles Peterson departed on
Saturday for a visit to her native
country, Sweden.
Charles Emerson moved his tools on
Saturday to Des Moines, where he Sc
cured work in the mines.
James Nevin, our master mechanic.
received last week a diploma from the
Scranton school of mines. Mr.. Nevin
took course in engineering, mine
foreman, and prospecting. He was
awarded certificate in all of them.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lewis, of Pc.
kay, spent Sunday in town, the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Nevin, on
School street.
Superintendent w. e. Williams SAYS
he now has seven entries running in
the new slope from which rooms will
be turned off. He will soon start two
more entries. This will make places
for new men.
Elder Robert Elvin, of Lamont, is
holding series of meetings at the
Saints church on Main street this
week and will continue them all week.