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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mr.. and Misses Hattie and Marion
Mayes of Newton are in the city visit
ing Mrs. A. c. Fisher, 1115 Park street.
Miss Hattie will remain here for some
time with her sister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mr.. Edward Morton, who spent his
two weeks vacation in Chicago, re-
turned home Sunday morning. He
thinks Des Moines is large enough to
hold him for awhile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
TennesSeor Zinc Mines.

Operations have begun in the zinc
mines near Fall Branch, in Tennes-
see, where a furnace will be operated.
The zinc deposit is extensive, and one
OF the richest ever mined in that state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Colored lady just completed steno-
graphic course desires position. Would
leave city. Address l.. NJ c., $50
Eleventh street, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
York In Australia.
come Aas

Western Australia has in York a
well-known pastoral district which
bears a peculiarly appropriate name
in association with the visit to Austria
lasia of the Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall and York. It was first peopled
by immigrants mainly from Yorkshire.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mr. 81. R. Wright's family move
from Marshalltown last week and are
located at 1868 B street, where they
will be pleased to see their friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

All kinds of New oad Second hand
furniture and Household goods, Stoves
and Carpets. Repairing done at
ALBERT HILL,
9O3 Walnut
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Miss Pearl Leftage of st. Joseph
Mo-, arrived in our city Sunday the
guest of Mrs. Wilson, sos Oak street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
Sober Second Thouxht.

Sober Second Thought
Tom-"Was it hard to tell Miss Au-
tumnal you loved herr"
Jack-"Not half so hard az It was to
explain matters after I got sooer."-.
Chicago News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

VIM. Coalson, with the Governor g
staff, will leave next Tuesday for
Dubuque to attend the encampment.
A week in tent as a soldier will be
enjoyed this kind of weather by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs. Jennie B. Wilkinson of 431 E.
Grand avenue, has returned rom
Muchakinock where she spent the 4th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
MJySCATTNE.

Mrs. G. w. Pearson and children of
Rock Island are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Seay.
Mrs. Edward Barnes returned last
Saturday evening from visit in Chi
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

For room and board go to Mrs. Pow
ell & Son Boarding House, northwest
corner of Second and Grand avenue
Rates are reasonable. They also serve
ice cream.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

J 81. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs organs,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Claude Harris, who is employed at
the Savery and who has been in Keo-
kuk visiting his parents. returned
Monday after a three weeks stay,
feeling much rested.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs. James Hamilton of Ottumwa
arrived in our city this week and ex-
poets to remain here few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mr., Jas. Hardin and family who
have resided in our city several years
moved to St. Paul, Mimi, this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Harding Ice Cream is always best
and suits the people. Phones CAT.
If 762 Ninth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs. McDaniels, of Sixth avenue,
has been indisposed for a few days,
but is better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Song services at st. Paul A. M. e.
church next Sunday evening. Prof.
Holt has in store rioh program for
the music loving people who attend
this church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs z. Rudlin left last Friday night
for Chicago for few weeks visit with
friends and relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Jessie Miller of Missouri is in our
city visiting his brother, Ira Miller,
one of our policemen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

We understand that colored doctor
of good report in Tennessee will soon
locate in this city to practice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

When in Oskaloosa, Iowa, stop
at Mr.. Peter Williams, No. ZIG
North A street, for good meals
and room.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs. Anna Lobb,ns is in the city
visiting her friend, Mrs. R. N. Hyde.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Prof. Holt, the great tenor singer
sang at the Chaut4uqua music day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Miss Matte Barksdale has gone to
Kansas City for an extended visit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Hear the sacred song srrvices at the
A. M. E. church next Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
CITY NEWS

Mrs. Harrison spent Sunday in St.
Louis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Harrison Gould, Jr. returned last
week from his visit feeling much elated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge will
convene at Abba the % to 35, inst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

II We could only look at our own
troubles rs philosophically as we do
at those of others happiness woul6
come easv
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
J. |. THOMPSON. EplToR.
! =. SHEPARD. MANAGER.

Send money by post1 fnce order, money order,
.,xnress or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYsTAN-
Dra Publishing Company.
CommunScnttons must be written on one side
of the paper only and be OF interest to the pub
ic. s.Brevity to the soul of wit" remember
Wa will not return radected manuscript, un-
lsss accompanied by postage stamps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
-Four Companies Want Street
Car Franchise in City
of Oskaloosa.
OUR LINE LIKELY FIRST
Believed that Aldermen in Mahaska
County Capital Look Win Favor on
the ottumwa Project and win Like
ly Grant All That is Asked.

lr'rom tuesdays Daily
The Ottumwa-Osk inJer-urban
electric line was given its first Official
notice last night whea the proposition
was discussed by the city council of
loskaloosa. After talking the matter
i'm an informal manner for some time
that body decided that it was a good
proposition, and when the proper time
comes it is believed that oskaloosa
viii do all that is asked from it in the
proposition. Besides the local deal
three other street car propositions
were talked Of by the council. but no
action was taken on any of them.
Mr.. Taylor OF Omaha was present
and talked for his new traction sys
TEN, which was purely a local con-
Germ, and the representative of the
.oskaloosa-Tama iuter-rban project
presented his proposition. The repre-
sentative OF the old Oskaloosa company
was also present and asked for con
tinuation of mis- Franchise. Harry f.
Nelli' VINO was TO have been present
to present a formal proposition for the
ottumwa-0skaloosa line decided to
wait until the new year before he en-
tered actively into the. competition,and
MS idea was only talked over informal
Is.
It is the general feeling IN Oska-
i9|Qsa that the Lama slad O ttp5uwa lines
VII De given the first attention. These
Two roads can be started at once and
they VIII not cause any trouble i boil
aIe BENG worked at the same time.
The projectors OF both companies are
greatly enthused over the manner in
winch their IDEAS have been taken up,
and they feel inclined to the belief
mat each proposition will help the 9th
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
A GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
Accident at Home of H. w. Sprague
Resulted Fortunately Today.

| [From Tuesdays Duily.i
I The explosion of a can of gasoline in
the cellar of the home of H. w
Sprague. in Central Addition called
1.-THE fire department to that place short
~ after II o'clock today. The flames
We're extinguished with but little loss
and no one was injured. The cause
icf the explosion is not known. Fire
man Albert Scott had a narrow escape
! from serious injury while the depart
iment was making the run to the fire
IS the wagon turned west at the cor,
ner of Second and Market streets, the
wagons struck the railroad track and
threw Scott of his balance. He had a
igood grip on the handrail of the wag-
on however, and, although his body
was dragged along the street for q
short distance, he finally pulled him
iself up on the steps again. In the
short turn, a piece Of the step on the
rear end of the wagon was knocked
off, Mr.. Scott received a severely
bruised arm as a result of his expert
euCe
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
BOUGHT BICYCLES.
Novelist Who Made $4,000 Invested
in Wheels

Z
in Wheels.
Ottumwa people who read prize
story in a Chicago newspaper about
five years ago, entitled Sons and
Fathers will be interested in the fol
lowing story of what the author of the
tale did with the check of $4,000
which he received for the production
The good of money is to get things
lyou want. This is the creed of Harry
Stillwell Edwards, the Georgia novel
list.
Mr.. Edwards decided to write a
story in competition for $4,000 prize
offered by a newspaper for the best
American story of mystery. Mr. Ed
wards was Il writer of southern verse
and of dialect stories of that pictur-
Eesque people of the south known as
Georgia Crackers. He surprised his
friends by saying that his wife had
furnished a splendid plot for the tale
of mystery that he was TO offer.
"The couple went to work enthusi-
lastically on the story, entitled it
Sons and Fathers and it won the
first prize.
ITO the question. What will you do
with the money? the Edwardses saiu
not word. Weeks passed and the Gu
riosity of the townspeople was still on
edge Then, one day, an express wag-
on delivered twenty Grated bicycles
before the Edwards piazza.
Every single relative of mine
said Mr.. Edwards, has wanted a BIZ
cycle, and not one of them would have
la poor wheel. There are twenty of
us, all told, in the two families, and
SO when | got check for $4,000
just sent $4,000 to the best bicycle
firm in the country, and got twenty
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. bicycles And
what's money for, if it isn't to get
what you want?'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.
Gang of Fake Canvassers Said to Be
at Work in the Vicinity.

Warning comes from many parts of
the county to all the farmers and oth-
er rural residents and people in the
city, too, for that matter to fight shy
of piece goods oanyassers. There is
a gang Of them at work in the neigh
boring states. working game
on the gullible public. The members
of the gang have made all kinds of
representations 10 their victims, and
in some instances were enabled to sell
them bills of goods amounting TO from
SIS to 500. The goods We're for mems
wear, and the buyer was made to be
lieve he was getting them for a ridicu-
lousy low price. The goods Were pur-
ported to be of foreign make and
smuggledanto the country Therefore
it was claimed that they could be sold
ct much lower price than they could
be obtained for in town. When the
buyer came to consult tailor about
having it made up. he found that net
only had he paid more than the goods
were worth, but the cost of making
them up would be greater than the
cost of the goods
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Mailman Fires at Prominent
Southern Man.
LAWYERS MIND FAILS
Former Consul to Honduras Under
Cleveland Goes Suddenly Insane and
Attempts to Take the Life of Client
GRABS Pistol and Shoots.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 24.-W. M.
Little, a lawyer former consul to Hon
duras under Cleveland, shot William
L. Dodd. president of the Southern
Mutual Aid association in their room
this morning. Little had been repre-
senting Dodd, who was on the trial on
the charge of using the mails for 9
fraudulent purpose. Little became de-
ranged as the result of mental strain
in the conduct of the case and entered
the room declaring he was going to
die. Seeing a pistol on the table Lit
tie grabbed it and emptied every
chamber at Dodd and his brother,
James l.. Dodd.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
REESE DENIES REPORT.
Says He Will Not Desert United Mine
Workers of America

Abba, Dec. 24-John P. Reese. pres
ident of district No. 10, U. NJ w. A.,
has returned from Scranton, Pa..where
he attended the convention of the
American Federation of Labor and
says he has no more idea of resigning
the presidency of district No 13 than
Roosevelt has. Mr.. Reese denied III
the strongest manner possible that he
had hired to the operators to act as
their commissioner. He said he had
never thought of such thing Had
never been approached on the subject
and had never been made a PROPOSE
ton of any kind. He says he is at a
loss to know where the reports origi-
mated, but knows that they are entire
ly without foundation. He says the
report that he is to accept the superin-
tendency OF a mine is also without
foundation. In regard to standing for
reelection to the office of president OF
the district again Mr.. Reese said the
election would not occur until March,
and that he had not been asked yet to
be a candidate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
WILD RIDE DOWN A HILL.
One Killed and Nine Injured in Street
Railway Wreck.

San Francisco. Dec. .24.-Last night
the machinery which was used to pull
the electric cars up a steep hill in this
city, became disarranged and car
containing fifteen people, which had
reached the top of the hill. broke
loose and rushed down the grade with
frightful rapidity. AT the bottom, of
the grade it struck an empty car wait
ing to be hauled up to the summit.
The cars We're demolished and the
passengers thrown in all directions.
Mary Phelan, a domestic, was killed.
Nine others We're more or less injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
NEW HEAD FOR IOWA COLLEGE.
Practically Decided Michigan Man
Will Get Place.

Grinnell, Dec. 24.-It is practically
decided that Rev. Dan S. Bradley will
be rendered the presidency of Iowa
college by the trustees. Mr.. Bradley
is now drawing a $1,000 salary as pas
tor OF the First Congregational church
at Grand Rapids, Mich. lie has a rec
ord fer successful financial manage.
meat as acting president of Yankton
college in South Dakota. He is a
graduate of Oberlin college and ODER
lin Theological Seminary, ana is about
As years OF age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Grover Cleveland Not Able to
Leave Room.
CONFINED FIVE WEEKS
Ras Not Been Able to Leave Home
for that Length Of Tme-Mrs.
Cleveland Makes Statement Saying
Husband is Far From well.

Princeton, N. j., Dec. 24.-Mrs. Gro
yer Cleveland made the following
statement today concerning TIE health
of the former President: Reports
that have been published regarding
Mr.. Cleveland's health have been an
parently construed as indicating his
entire recovery. while his health is
such as to entirely relieve his friends
from any apprehensions, he is YET far
from well and has not been able to
leave his room for nearly FIVE weeks. =
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
RAzE OUTLAWS FORT.
British Disrupt Band of Brigands and
Destroy Stronohod.

Calcutta Dec. PA British punt
tive expedition has RACED Nodiz fort,
South Baluchistan, which has long
been a stronghold of a fierce band of
outlaws. The later held out until the
fort was demolished by guns. About
a dozen men were buried in the ruins,
five others We're killed, fourteen We're
wounded and sixty-three We're captur.
ed. The British casualties were three
men killed and eight wounded
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
PROTEST AGAINST ANARCHY.
Terrible State of Affairs Exists in
Macedonia.

Constantinople, Dec. Assassin
atoms, the pillaging of villages and
the outraging of Inhabitants has SO
increased in Macedonia that foreign
ministers have made urgent represen-
tations to the porte of the danger of
permitting q continuance of such acts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Mrs. Laura Durree Exonerated From
Serious Charge.

Mrs. Laura Durree was given a trial
in Justice BallMd's court late yestar-
day Afternoon on q charge of using
abusive and obscene language in pub
lie and with disturbing the public
peace. The complaining witness was
Mrs. Z. LibliH. After trial lasting
some time Mrs. Durree was found not
guilty and released B. w Scott con
Quoted the prosecution, while w. w.
Epps defended
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
E. w. FARNHAm RESIGNS.
Old Official on Burlington Road Gives
up His Position.

Notice was received at the BurIng,
ton Offices Ii this city today to the ct
feet chat E. w Farnham, superintend-
ent of car and special freight service
and industrial commissioner of the
Burlington, has resigned, and that w,
i. Barnes, chief dispatcher for the
company at Galesburg, III. has been
sent to Chicago to take Mr.. Farnhamis
place as superintendent Of car and spe-
cial freight service. No appointment
has as vet been made to the Office OF
Industrial commissioner to succeed Mr.
Farnham, and henceforth this is to be
q separate position
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
RATHsuN DECLARED GUILTY.
at JsTersonvilie. Ind. convict5
Him of Manslaunk1ter

Jeffersonyille Ind. Dec. Newell
9. Rathbun was last night found guilty
OF manslaughter in connection witn
The death OF Charles Goodman. His
punishment was fixed at from Two to
fourteen years in the panitentiary.
Rathbun murdered Goodman and LETT
his tRathbuasl papers in The dead
mans pockets, thus hoping TO deceive
the insurance company which had is
sued policy on the murderer's life,
and secure the proceeds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
PURCHASE FAIRNESS.
Eagles Made an Addition to Their Do
nation 10 the City.

James d. GRAY returned from ST.
Louis this morning, where he purchas-
ed a set of solid brass mounted har-
ness which will he presented tG the
city by the local lodge of Eagles for
use upon the ambulance which has
already been donated. Tho harness
lis the finest that could be purchas-
ed in St Louis and it will be made
to order. According to the contract
entered into by Mr.. Gray it viii be
delivered February /.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
mAcLAY REFUSES TO QUIT.
Historian" Dsfies president Roosevelt

.ITsc0rTsTT 0STT1s F-'vs.uSEIc FVostVeft
Saying He Cannot be Removed.
New York, Dec Historian
Maclay has defied President Roosevelt.
He has written a letter to Rear Adj
miral Barker, c0mmandant of the
Brooklyn navy yard, in which he refus-
ed absolutely to resign from the SER
vice as demanded by the President.
He has asked the ccmmandant that
charges be preferred against him SO
that he may have fair trial
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
DIES IN EXPLOSION.
Gas and Fire Wreck Building anc
Main People.

Kenton, o., Dec. 24.--As the result
of an explosion of gas in the store of
e. Bartholomew early today, Carl
Shields, Is years of age, was killed
and several other persons were injur-
ed. The building was partially wreck
ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
CITY TREASURER RESIGNS.
Admits Shortage of $4,000 in His
Accounts.

Buffalo, Dec. 24.-The board of alder
men has accepted the resignation of
City Treasurer Philip Gerst, whose ac-
counts are now undergoing investiga-
ton. Gerst publicly admitted there
was recently a shortage in the ac-
counts of over $4,000, but claims it
has been made good.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
The Woman is Sentenced.

Clinton, Dec. Joanna Crawford.
the prostitute who shot and killed
James Dillon the welI-known sport,
two weeks ago, was yesterday sentenc-
ed to four years. imprisonment in the
penitentiary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
An Indiana Town is Lucky.

Huntington, Ind. Dec. 24-Andrew
Carnegie has notified the Huntington
school board that he would present the
city with $4,000 for a public library
building. The council recently pro-
vided for $500 a year TO properly
sustain such an institution.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
FATALLY SHOOTS WIFE.
Farmer Tires of Living alone and
Ends Troubles.

Ends Troubles.
Peoria, Dec. 24--At Yates City last
evening, August Iceburg, a prosperouf
farmer, SO years old, living at Farm
ington. shot his wife through the alb
domen and then shot his 14-year-olt
step sen who ilterfered three times
Walking seventeen miles to the hons
OF his daughter Mrs. Davis. he shot
through the head and died in
three hours His wife is dying. but
the hoy viii recover. Iceburg shot his
wife because she refused to return to
him or let him get a divorce.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
MT. PL.AsANT MAN DIES.
Nm. Melchcr Passes Away in ST. Fran
els HospitaI, Burlinatcn.

Burlington, Dec. 10.-Wm Melcher,
one of the prominent business men of
Mt Pleasant, died at the St. Francis
hospital yesterday. His illness was
of short duration and his death was a
sad blow to his many friends in Bur.
lington as well as Mt. Pleasant. He
was brought to this city last Tuesday
afternoon and sank gradually from
that time until death came to relieve
him OF his suffering.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
HUNDRED settlement Denied.

Constantinople, Dec. Pho agree
ment has yet been arrived at with the
brigands who hold Miss Stone captive
1t is unlikely that anything will be
settled for another ten days. Adyices
received here from Sofia are to the
effect that NJ Tsilka has heard that
Nine. Tsilka, his wife, is doing well
The same advices say Miss Stone is
also well
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
BURNED TO DEATH ON STOVE.
Woman Found Dead in Kitchen of He
Home

Nevada, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Mrs. M. E.
Shaft. of this city, was burned tc
death here while alone in her kitchen
While leaning forward she fell across
the redhot stove and died almost in
.stantly. Her body was found there a
few minutes later
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26

ingenious plan for securing the re-
lease of Miss Stone The officials will
not MAKE public any details. Alr. Dick
inson, consul general at Constantine
pie, has again complained TO the state
department of the evil effect upon his
enterprise of the newspapers public