Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-20

convention at Creston this month and
it may be possible that they will Sc
cure enough members to make good
working team to enter the many con-
tests and drills that are on the pro-
gram. Should they succeed there is
but little question that they would be
able to bring home some of the prizes
offered.
Robert Becker is spending a few
days in Valley Junction, where he
went to look over the ground prepare
tory to putting in a barber shop, hav.
ing recently sold his in Charlton.
Amos Hampshire, one of the old
settlers of Lucas county, who has
been spending the past few months
with his daughter in Burlington is
making a short visit with his son
George of this place.
John Miller, who is employed at the
new coal shaft of the Inland Coal cont
pany. has returned from a few days
visit with relatives in Indianola and
will go to work as soon as the engine
is in place
Mrs. Frank Smith of Humeston is
spending few days in Charlton visit
ing her mother, Mrs. T. H. Reeves and
her sister. Mrs. c. w. Stuart
Miss Emma Andrews is visiting this
week with her cousin, Ella Carson, of
Creston.
Some of the Charlton boys have re-
turned from the o. R. of K. P. encamp-
ment at Cedar Rapids and report a
most enjoyable and profitable time.
They We're accorded first place in the
grand review on account of their ex-
cellent showing and general appear
ance. The citizens of Charlton feel
proud of the record they made and
only regret that they were unable to
take part in the competitive drills. on
account of the absence of one of their
commissioned officers who was unable
to be present at the encampment
Some Of the company remained at
Cedar Rapids to witness the drills that
We're to take place Thursday and will
| be home Friday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cook left Thurs
day for few days visit with her
friends, Mr. and Mrs. Barker of
Humeston after which they expect to
come to Charlton to make their home.
VIII Harvey has resigned his posi-
ton as night clerk at the Bates House
of this place and left for the western
part of the state where he will visit
relatives for few weeks and perhaps
secure employment and remain there.
Miss Pauline Stanley who has been
spending her vacation with her moth
er, Mrs. Milley Stanley, of this place.
has returned to Texas to resume her
duties as trimmer in millinery store.
| Mrs. Josie S. B. Reed, who has been
| c c1y Of or nh,
past few days is reported somewhat
improved though not yet able to be
about her work.
The residents of this place were
aroused from peaceful slumber about
1:30 by the vigorous changing of the
fire bell. An investigation disclosed
the fact that the fire was not in Char
iton but in our neighboring town of
Russell which has inadequate means
for fire protection and had become
alarmed over the outbreak of fire in
their city and telephoned to Charlton
for aid. The fire was located in one
of the most thickly built business por.
tons of the town and had they not got.
ten it under control. would have made
a serious fire. AS it was several build.
lngs were badly damaged. Before the
Charlton company got in shape to re
spond 10 the call for help, word was
ireceived that it was under control and
though enough of the boys remained
around the engine house to take the
engine down shold the call be report.
ed There was no use for their ser
vices and they did not go down
Miss Vernon Householder is spend,
ing a few days in Humeston visiting
her friend, Mrs. Elsie Farr.
Quite a number of old soldiers OF
/ Charlton and vicinity headed by Col
VS.. Dugan, went down to Humeston
Thursday to attend the annual re-
union of the thirty-fourth Iowa regi
ment. Col. DUNCAN was one of the
speakers on the programe and several
other of the boys from Charlton gave
short talks. All the old soldiers re
port most pleasant and enjoyable
time and though the ranks of the boys
OF 81 and '65 are rapidly. thinning OUT
there annual gatherings where they
!, renew acquaintance and talk ovel
the hardships and pleasures of the
campaign are still very entertaining
and instructive to the younger gener
ations.
John Enslow of near Derby was
transacting business and visiting his
brother, A. E. Enslow, in Charlton or
Thursday.
Charlton, Aug. Nv. P. Brown
and daughter, Maggie have departed
for Columbus, Ohio, where they go tt
attend the annual reunion of the Been
family which is held near that place
Mr.. BEEN expects to visit the Pan
American exposition at Buffalo before
his return.
Horace Erickson, of Clarinda. is il
Charlton for few days visit with hi'
; mother, Mrs. Geo. WILDLY, and man,
Charlton friends.
Rev. G. +. Anderson. of the Chris
tan church. has resigned his position
here and will leave about Septembe
for his new charge in Lenox. Thu
church is now looking for anothe
minister. Rev. Chas. Lockhart, of De-
Moines, will occupy the pulpit Sunda.
morning and evening Everybody, es
pecially the members of the congrega
ton. are invited to be present at tina
meeting.
w. E. Enox, an old settler of Lucas