Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-20
SHOW THEIR ESTEEM
Congregation ofSecond Congrega-
tional Church Surprises Pastor.
WELL KNOWN SOUTH OTTUNlWAN DEAD

e. S. WEIGH Passes Away Today After
Two Years IlIness-His Funeral
Will Be Held Friday-Other News
From South Ottumwa.
lFrom Wednesdays Daiiy.l
One of the most pleasant events of
the season was the surprise perpe-
trated on Rev. and Mrs ]. R. Beard
last evening, by the members and
friends of the Second Congregational
church. Mr.. and, Mrs. Beard were in
vited to take tea at the home of Mr..
Boards sister, Mrs. Emma Cornicl.
During their absence from home the
house was taken possession of by the
people to the number of about two
hundred. Roy Beard was sent after
his father, who told him he was want
ed at home to ''tie knot" When Mr..
and Mrs. Beard arrived they were
very much surprised to find number
of guests. After short time spent
in welcoming their friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beard were escorted to the cen
ter of the room where Mr.. Beard was
presented with gold watch and Mrs.
ocdlu Will d DIOOGu DIS q IOhSu
of the esteem in which they are held
by all. Walter Peck made the pre-
sentation speech which was as fol-
lows:
'As we are gathered together to-
night, it occurs to me that our rela-
ton with our pastor is rot unlike that
of family, and that the ties that have
been formed are not less strong than
1t, Dot i, Nd
Sister Beard have seen fit, through
| Gods guidance, to- sever their connec-
ton with us.
During the time they have been in
our midst we have learned to love
them, and have met to show, In a
measure, our appreciation of their
work among us. l have the pleasure
| of presenting in behalf of the society,
these tokens of our respect and
love. While we regret to see them
leave us, yet we assure them that they
have our prayers as they go to their
new field Of work and in their going
we wish them a hearty God-speed"
Mr. and Mrs. Beard each made
brief but expressive speeches in re-
Spouse. The evening was pleasant
! ly spent in social way. Refresh
| /.
Beard leave shortly to spend the sum-
mer in Colorado. During their six
years stay in Ottumwa they have
gained the good will and esteem of the
people whose best wishes for their
welfare will follow wherever they
may decide to go.
Death of e. S. WEIGH.
At Ais o'clock this morning, at the
home of Mrs. Ira Bradford, on North
Ward street, occurred the death of E.
S. WEIGH, one of the old residents OF
4 South Ottumwa Mr.. Welch had been
i'll for the past two years, suffering
from a complication of diseases. He
had made trips to Mexico and to Cali
fornia in hope of improving his health,
but all efforts were in vain, and at
last he was compelled to give up the
struggle. He was formerly in bust.
ness in South Ottumwa, and was fore.
ed to suspend on account of his poor
health. He numbered everyone in
South Ottumwa among his friends, and
his death is mourned by many. He
leaves a wife and daughter, Miss
Mary. The funeral will be held on
Friday, the hour to be announced to
morrow.
Miss Eta House departed last ev
ening for an extended visit with rela
tives and friends in Colorado.
Mrs. Susan Hawkins, of 1071s Nortf
!; Ward street, who has been very i'll fol
some time, is reported to be somewhat
worse.
Mrs Flora Workman of Linevillt
has arrived for visit at the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Phelena Stancer, I'll
North Moore street.
Miss Lottie Collingwood of 81,
NORTH Moore street departed yesterday
morning for an extended visit will
relatives in Seymour.
From Tuesdays Daily.]
Floyd Thomas, 10S South Ransom
street, left Saturday evening for VIVA
Cheer to spend the summer with rela
tives.
Miss Eta House will leave this ev
ening for an extended visit with rela
, tiyes and friends in different points il
Colorado.
Mrs. w. P. Myers, 1922 North Dav
, is street, departed this morning TO
an extended visit with her mother, il
Kingtisher, Oklahoma.
Rev. Mandus Barrett of Cresco, VIII
was rendered a call to the pastoral
r of the Second Congregational churcl
in this city a short time ago, has dc
clined the call. This news comes a
quite disappointment to the parish
oners, as Rev. Barrett has the repute
, ton of being man of more than ay
, erage ability, and it is thought woul
: : have given excellent satisfaction il
this city. The church committee ha
not as yet made any other arrange
ments, but it is understood it ha
some good men in view, and call vii
probably soon be extended to an othe
man.
4 [From Thursdays Daily.]
& Holloway Lane, who is employed i
the pattern room at the Dain Mani