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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
THE PERFECT WAY.
Scores of Ottumwa Citizens Have Learn.
ed Ii.

Scores OF Ottumwa Citizens Have Learn.
ed 1t. j,
II you suffer from backache
There is only one way to cure 1t.
The perfect way is to cure the kid
neys.
! A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles follow
Doans Kidney Pills are made for
kidneys only.
Are endorsed by Ottumwa people.
Mr.. G. A. Lindquest, of 321 West
Ottumwa street, carpenter, says: Il
have reason to regret that there are so
many humbugs on the market in the
shape of medicine, for paid out many
"a dollar for prescriptions and sure
cures for backache, which chung to me
despite all my efforts to check it.
'Everv one who has had, or has kidney
complaint, or any of the train Of con-
sequents which follow in the wake of
that trouble, knows lust exactly how
one suffers, but few know how to rid
themselves OF the pest. My advice is
to do as did, go to Will L. Sargent's
drug store, procure Doan's Kidney
Pills, take them according to direc-
itions and the results are certain to fol-I
low. Minute particulars OF my expeJ
irience can be had in a personal inter-
view"
) For sale by all dealers. Price Sol
cents. Fester-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NJ
Y, sole agents for the United States.
i Remember the name Doan's and take
10 other. !
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
Saves Two From Death

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis, writes Mrs. w. X. Havi-
land, of Armork, N. Y, but when all
other remedies failed. we saved her
life with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Oar niece, who had Consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this won.
dsffsl medicine and today she is per.
fettly well. Desperate throat and
lung diseases yield to DR.. Kings New
Discovery as to no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. soc and 81 bottles guaranteed
by Clark & Mollison. Trial bottles
free.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
Something to Appreciate
In the Work of the British Doctors at
Il3 South Court Street. These Emin.
ent Gentlemen are Giving Their Ser
vices Entirely Free TO all Invalids
Who Call Upon Them Before July 81.

A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
of a large number of patients under
their care in this country, established
a permanent branch of the institute in
this city, at 113 South Court street, be-
tween Main and Second streets, over
Wyman's store.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months, medicines ex-
cepted) to all invalids who call upon
them before July 31st. These services
consist not only OF consultation, exam
ination and advice, but also of all min
or surgical operations.
The object in pursuing this course is
to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no conditions will any
charge whatever be made for any SER
vices rendered for three months, to all
who call before July 81.
The doctors treat all forms of dis.
ease and deformities. and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview thorough examin-
alton is made, and, il incurable, YOU
advised against spending your money
for useless treatment.
Male ana female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness also rupture.
goitre, cancer, all skin diseases and all
diseases OF the rectum, are positively
cured by their new treatment
The Chief Associate Surgeon of the
Institute is in personal charge.
Office hours from 8 a. M until D.
m. No Sunday hours.
SPECIAL NOTICE.--f you cannot
call.send stamp for question blank for
I aIaa treatne nt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
LOSS is HEAVY.
The Drouth Has Cost Farmers Ssa,.
0o0m0.

Chicago, July 1.-THE sssrehiRg
which the grain crop, especially cstn,
has received, together With disassrSss
possibilities of further drouth, was re-
fiected in an exciting advance in that
cereal on the board of trade today.
September corn sold at 54As, three
cents higher than yesterday. Septem-
Der wheat at 6SM, three and one-quar-
ter cents higher. September oats at
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

1iSal ZIG ldIueS, tIle
streets echo with ap-
plauding shouts.
And yet if that
woman had persisted
in the flames it is pos
.sible that she would
have suffered less
than she suffers al
most daily from the
inflammation which
disease has lighted in
the delicate won1anly
organism.
That fire of inaarn-
nation can be put
out. The gnawing
ulcer can be cured.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription not only
establishes wonlanly
regularity and dries
embedding drains, but
1t heals Inflammation
and alterations and
cures female weak
ness. 1t makes weak
women strong and
sick women we'll
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

al suffered for four years with what four ply
sicians pronounced liberation and prolapsts of
the uterus,nn writes Mrs. Ada Brooks, of Kirby
Vile fancy Co., Missouri. uAlso inflammation
of bladder and urethra, My case was chronic
and complicated. Had several good physicians,
but kept getting worse. Had been confined to
my bed five months when wrote to YOU I
received your reply very soon and then dis,
missed my. physician and began taking DR.,
Pierces medicines. / took eight bottles OF his
!. Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical
Discovery, and began TO get better at once. In
two months L could sit up in chair and Kept
getting better. In four months could do all my
house work, including washing and sewing"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of 81 one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address Or.
y. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. =
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
FLAGS TRAIN WITH HER APRON.
Woman Prevents Wreck Where BRIDGE
Had Burned,

Sioux City, Iowa, July 11.-Mrs.
Frank Zurcher, a farmers wife, liv-
ing near Osmond, Neb., saved the train
leaving Sioux City over the Pacific
Short Line bound for O'Neill Neb.,
Just before it reached bridge that had
been on fire and was unsafe. After
fighting the flames the woman ran
down the track and tagged the pas
senssr train with her apron.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
Job SsuIsn't Have Stood II

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're
terribly aHnsying; but Bucklen's Ar
nsea salve will eSrs the worst case Of
piles sR earth. 1t has cured thous.
ands. For Injuries. Pains or Bodily
ErUprl0ns it's the best salve in the
world. Price 25c a box. Cure guaran.
teed. Sold by Clark & Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
e percentages:

1t will be seen that in all impor-
tant crops there is a falling off, but
especially of corn and oats. Potatoes
are also in slightly worse condition.
The apple crop shows the most depre-
citation as compared with last year,
however, the percentage being only 81
as compared with rs. Prospects for
a good yield of apples in Iowa this
year are poor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
What's Your Face Worth?

Sometimes fortune, but never, il
YOU have a sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin,--all signs of Liver Trou-
Bile. But DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give Clear Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich.
Complexion. Only 25 cents at Clark
& Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
Morrens Buy Fewer Porkers This
Week Than Last.
TORRID WEATHER is THE CAUSE
Number Packed This Week 1920 as
Against $1,000 Last Week-Reports
From Other Pork Packing Concerns
East Ottumwa News.
[ From Saturdays Daily. ]

IFTom Saturdhy'S DalIyJ
Owing to the extreme hot weather
business at the Morrell packing house
this week has been exceptionally dull.
1920 hogs were packed this week
against 1890 of the previous week
showing a decrease of 400.
Special reports to the Cincinnati
Price Current show the number of
hogs packed since March ] at under
mentioned places compared with last
wear. as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

Mrs. Anna Wolf of Luverne, the
largest woman in the state, has, just
died. She weighed $50 pounds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

c. l. Dice, the farmer who suicided
near Sioux City a short time ago, left
property valued at $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

Miss Elsie Gibbs, Des Moines
young lady, fell from a cherry tree
and broke her shoulder blade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
Fire !! !! Fire !! 7!

When that cry sounds how people
rush to help ard sy,npatilize! And
when soma :i-eausG ,sscuas a woman
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16
ERROR CORRECTED.
N. r. Parvin Is Successor to Fathers
Masonic Office,

Cedar Rapids, July 1O.-Masons all
over Iowa are smiling at the extreme
ignorance Of Masonic matters display
ed by the Des Moines Register and
some other papers of the state in dis
cussing question raised by them
alone, 'the probable successor to the
late r. S. Parvin"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-16

Read the Courier for news.
Evening star., 1901-05-04
SUMNER CYCLING FASHIONS.
Dish. Tray and Boat Snapped Hats,
With SpOrtinE Clothes.

written loE Inc Evening SiaE
Sporting clothes are growing dangerously
and delightfully."- becoming ard picturesque.
The directOire coat is bound. they say, to
force eventually the abGication Of the En-
glish habit coat for riding; the new brown,
red and white linen golf skirts have got
rufffed bottom this spring. and the cycling
outfits that are now turned out by the
taIlors would appear to advantage at gar
den parties and IN drawing rooms. Just
now we are hailing joyously the new sport
ing skirts of silk. linen and silk flannel.
their bosoms laid with stitched down tucks
that have a piped edge and high turnover
TAiSlon collar faced with bright plaid
silk. The sleeves of such waists are a
modified bishop in shape with small. round
stitched cuffs holding the fullness at the
waist.
Inch by inch and season by season the
cycling skirt has grown longer, and for
the warm weather that is surely coming
thy offering the most heeuiling En-
Elish mohair skirts and Jackets \ very
becoming cycling suit can he made of
mushroom gray and trimmed with blue
silk braid The jacket is also decorated
with some coquettishly superfiuous but
tons of blue enamel, and shows little
false vestletS in front of striped blue
and white silk popln. The garment
Is Worn over a jaunty little blue and white
calico skirt and the lnohar skirt is gar
nished with blue braid about the bottom.
A dish-siraped straw of blue. with a spot
ted foulard handkerchief and a blue quill
comprise the appropriate cycling headgear
1t Is an odd fact that these dish boat
and tray-shaped straws that were evolved
and introduced especially this season to
meet the demand for travelling golfing
cycling and general outdoor wear have
been bought up and worn by women as
general spring headgear. They were de-
signed only to serve as substitutes for
Evening star., 1901-05-04

alpines and sailors, and they look as out
of place with calling costumes as Yachting
caps or sunbonnetS would
The very dressy cyclist and golfer is bv
the way, ordering her next suit of serge
mohair or linen to be made with a many
sored cOrselet skirt. Eight cores will not
be considered too many for such service,
and the seams of every gore must be
strapped. stitched and piped with satin
OF course, it will require the figure of a
nymph and the grace of a Psyche to carry
off one of these skirts effectively, and it
is sad but true that along with the corse-
let skirt has arrived the satin ribbon bri-
tells or Suspenders that had a passing
vogue seven years ago, but which We're
laughed out of use and never worn by the
truly modish.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Billson-"Hello. Jimson. I've caught you
at last. I've been trying for three weeks
TO get hoid OF You so as to pay you that
$lo owe you, but every time you suddenly
disappeared.
Jimson-"Eh? Have You been wanting
TO see me for that?''
'Of course"
Great snakes! I thought you wanted to
borrow more."-New York Weekly.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

guardians Of the house have sold each
year 5000 busts of Voltaire. all made from
the soil of Ferney." These were sold at
j franc apiece.
all authentic. at ~ francs each: $40
authentic canes at 30 francs each; 300
perules. also authentic at 100 francs each.
This makes a total of $1,000 francs.
about $lI.Un, annual income from the cred
ulous public. OF course. the collectors will
affirm that they didn't buy the 800 au-
thentic wits or any of the rest of the stuff.
but they have perhaps been bitten in other
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Becomes Chamberlain to the Pope

Father Rocker secretary of the papal le-
CATION in Washington, confirms the report
that he has been designated chamberlain to
the pope. The announcement came yester-
day in letter from the cardinal prefect of
the propaganda at Rome, who stated that
the official notice would be forwarded later
The appointment carries with it the title
of monsignor and renders it's bearer a mem
Der of the pontfical household but it will
not have the effect of taking Father Rook
er from Washington.
Evening star., 1901-05-04

proved the request of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company for a per-
NIT to erect a pole on T street between
Lincoln avenue and Sd street northeast ard
also to erect two poles in the alley of
square 900, between 7th and Sth and r and
streets southeast, and one pole in alley
of square 943, between 9th and 10th and r
and North Carolina avenue southeast,
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Delegates to Mining Conure..

The District Commissioners have received
a letter from Irwin Mahon. secretary of the
mining congress, which will
hold it's fourth session in Boise City, Idaho.
July %, 24 and %. requesting the appoint
ment of five or more delegates from this
city. Commissioner Macfarland has rec
commended that MeSsrs. Myer Cohen and
w. Lee White be requested to represent the
District as delegates to the congress
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Tied Up.
From Pick-Me-Up.

From Pick-Me-Cp.
Maud-"When are they to be married p
EtheI-"Never."
Maild-"Never? And why not?'
Ethel-"She will not marry him until he
has paid his debts, and he cannot pay his
debts until she marries him.
Evening star., 1901-05-04
III
other woman bent DER book

An0the woman bent o'er a book
With smile of joy and an intent look
I'LL child came up and logged her knee
And said of IN. book, Put il Gown-take me-"
Then The mother sighed rs she stroked his heaG
Saying scftly, Il never shall get 1t read;
Hni II IF by loving TO learn His will,
And His love iLto my child insill.'
That child went 10 bed without n sigh
And viii love religion-by and by
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Office. in The Star Bu1ldin<

Desirable Office rooms for rent in The
Star Building, including light, heat and
ianitor service.
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Two Religions.


woman sat hy 1 hearthstone place
RtadinI book. with a pleasant face
TIL child came up with a childish frown
Aud pushed the book, saying Put 1t down
Then the mother, siappnc his curly head
Said. Troublesome child go off to he'd
\ great deal of Christ's life must know
To train You up "s child should GO
And she child went of to bed TO cry
And denounce relgion-by and by
Evening star., 1901-05-04

Thousands Of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star., 1901-05-04
a Surprise to Society.


Society is somewhat surprised at the an
nouncement that the king has granted the
use for life of White Lodge to Mrs
Hartman, who, though an old lady, is one
of the kings friends. White Lodge" is In
Richmond Park, in a beautiful location, and
was the residence of the Duke and Duchess
of Teck for many years. 1t has always
it was believed that the Duke and Duchess
OF York would have 1t. But l intimat ed
some time ago King Edward is breaking
away from all precedentS and fashioning
plans of his own.
His majesty has been in the habit of din
ing quietly at Mrs. Hartmann's with a few
of the inner circle of his friends. There
are one or two hostesses in London society
who We're always pleased to see 1.-The
prince at their house as he was to be
there, and Mrs. Hartmann was one of them
Otherwise society sees little of the lady,
for she has no daughters for whom to give
dances and the public representation of
the family is tacitly left to her son, MIR.
Frederick Hartmann. Freddy" as his
miliar figure at Sandown and Newmarket
He is the happy owner of a big house. a styl-
ish wife and a general popularity. Mrs. Hart
mann Is wealthy, which Is fortunate since
the White Lodge requires considerable
means to keep it up. Owing to it's distance
from Richmond the tenant must always
spend goodsZed sum on the stables
The king is continuing to make Changes
There We're any number of curious sur
vivals in the royal household and connect
ed Herewith under the late sovereign. For
/ merly 1.-The clerk of the Kitchen drew f7OO
per annum, and had four assistants, with
salaries varying from fTO to $3.50. The
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Northeast Branch once,

For The benefit of residents in the north
east The Star has branch Office at
Griftlth's drug store, corner of 7th and
III streets northeast where classified ad-
ver!ise:nents of ana kind may be filed at
regular rates. Wanted Help and Wanted
Siiua lions cost one cent q word
Evening star., 1901-05-04

AhbWef OF NUH" MOI uhOT16h.
In answering a rule "a snow cause why he
should not be committed as for contempt for
alleged failure to pay certain court costs in
his former capacity administrator of the
estate of his deceased father, Adam Nc
Candlish has entered the plea that the
court is without jurisdiction over him. as
he is no longer administrator Justice Bar
nard has the matter under consideration
Evening star., 1901-05-04
Our Go=Cart Stock

contains many different styles. and our
prices are fully 2JGc below ali others
in the city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-08

''Then she said, I suppose you want
your pound of iiesh,' and 1 replied No
| got excited and said, I'll be id if
1 die until you give me a good reason
Then occurred such a scene as no
man ever witnessed. All the furies of
hell could not equal her denunciation
of me- and her agonizing cries and
wailing. Finally she quieted down and
Rugged and kissed me.
she said, Are you ready?' and re-
sponded Yes
"Then she saturated a handkerchief
with chloroform and poured out NOR
phine pills containing twenty-fOur
grains and took them, handing me the
Wall to take the rest, and did so. She
lay down. placed the handkerchief over
her mouth and nose and became half
dazed. l tried to write a letter to my
brother and spent the night in agony.
q felt of her face and found it cold.
l placed the red rose upon her breast
and waited. In the morning the police
came and 1 was arrested"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-08
Railroad
Schedule
TIME.

L
All the times noted in the following
schedule are given according to RI
Paso local time-Mountain standard
time.
Travellers should note that in its own
time table each road has its own stan
dard, as follows:
Santa Fe, same as Ell Paso local time.
White Oaks, same as Ell Paso local
time.
Texas and Pacific, Central standard
time, one hour faster than local time.
G. H. & S. A., Central standard time,
one hour faster than local time.
Mexican Central, City of Mexico
time, nearly twenty minutes faster
than local time.
Sierra Madre, City of Mexico time.
nearly twenty minutes faster than local
time.
Southern Pacific, Pacific standard
time, one hour slower than local time.
SANTA FE.
Depot South Santa Fe street, take
street cars.
For Kansas City, Chicago, Denver.
and California.
Leave 9:15 p. m. Arrive a. m.
WHITE OAKS.
Depot eight blocks east Of postofnce.
For Alamogordo. Captain, and Cloud
croft.
Leave 1890 a. m. Arrive 500 p. n.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
Depot two blocks east of court house.
For the Pecos Valley, Dallas, st.
Louis, and New Orleans.
Leave $50 a. m. Arrive 1920 p. m.
G. H. & 8. A.
Depot two blocks east of plaza.
For San Antonio, Galveston, New
Orleans, and the east.
Leave 1920 p. m. Arrive 7:40 q. m.
Sunset Limited: Leave Sundays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays at 500 a. m.
Arrive Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fri
days at 900 p. m.
MEXICAN CENTRAL.
Depot South Santa Fe street.
For Chihuahua and the City of Mex
leo.
Leave Ell Paso $40 a. M; Juarss.
10: 40 a. m.
Arrive Ell Paso $40 p. m.
SIERRA MADRE.
Depot in Juarez, take street cars.
For Lake Santa Maria, Casas Gran
des, and the Sierra Madre.
Leave a. m. Arrive $3.50 p. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
Depot two blocks east of plaza.
For Los Angeles and San Franchises.
Leave 500 a. m. Arrive p. m.
Sunset Limited: Leave Sundays,
Tuesdays, and Fridays at 500 p. h.
Arrive Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days at 7:40 a. m.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-08
MEXICO.
SHE CARRIED MATCHES.

A peculiar. serio-comic accident oc-
CURED in Monterey at a circus. Among
a long line of people purchasing tick
cts was woman who carried matches.
When she handed her money to the
ticket agent her matches were brought
in such violent contact with the ticket
wagon wheel that they We're ignited
and she was Immediately enveloped
in flames. The crowd scattered and
the women stood shrieking in terror.
A man beat her black and blue with
an umbrella trying to whip out the
flames but was unsuccessful. Then an
other man began tearing her clothes
off and had about succeeded in getting
rid of the fame by getting rid of her
clothing. when a peon rushed up with
a bucket of water and drenched both
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-08
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the CIV
ilized world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for Indigestion or Bilious
ness. Doctors were scarce, and they
seldom heard of Appendicitis, Nervous
Prostitution or Heart Failure They
used August Flower to clean out tn
system and stop fermentation of und;
gested food. regulate the action of tn
liver, stimulate the nerves and organic
action of the system, and that II ali
the took when feeling dull and bad
with headaches and other aches. You
only need q few doses os Green's Aug
ust Flower, in liquid form, to make you
satisfied that there is nothing serious
the matter with you Get Greene
Prize Alamnac. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-08
ARIZONA.
BOUND AND ROBBED.

On Monday night, Frank Swift, an
old man who has been an inmate of the
Cochise county hospital at Tombstone
was en- route from Tombstone to Bisbee
and had reached a point near Packard
station on. the railroad. when he was
attacked by two unknown Mexicans
He was knocked down and robbed and
was kicked, stoned and beaten into in
sensibility. His hands and feet were
bound together with a strong cord and
he was carried a distance of 200 yards
from the track and left to die. The
unfortunate man remained there for
almost thirty-siX hours before his cries
attracted any one to him. Finally Joe
Lefevbre. section foreman, heard his
cries for help and went to the post and