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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

friends will not be. Lest there be
some misunderstanding, let me say
here and now, once ana for all, that no
man ever supported his successor
more heartily or more unreservedly
than | am doing, and no man in Iowa
will be truer to the gentlemen elected
in November than will |. None of
them will ever find a thorn in their
pathway from seed scattered by my
hand. l do not need to say that the
candidate for governor on the repub-
lican ticket is an able and sincere gen.
tleman. You all know he is. | do
not need to say that the candidate for
lieutenant governor is one whose in
tegrity is not questioned by any citi-
of Iowa. Nor need l go go through
the ticket, state, district, coun-
ty and township,-and say good
words for each. A republican nomi-
nation is enough to entitle any man
to the support of his party. The fact
that he believes in and advocates the
principles of the republican party, and
contributes by his influence to the
success of the party in nation and
state, renders him by all comparisons
more entitled to support than any
nominee of the party whose record,
time out of mind, has been one of op-
position and objection. Political prin.
ciples are bigger than men. l am a
republican from principle, but it gives
me pleasure at this time to say that
the republican nominees are in each
and every instance so able, SO clean
SO honorable, that l tender them my
fealty unreservedly."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

One of the best features that ap-
pears in the Courier each week is the
Farm, Orchard and Garden" matter
edited, and nearly all of it written by
Hon. John S. Trigg of Rockford, Iowa.,
Mr.. Trigg is not.oonly an eminently
practical agriculturist, but is man of
the best judgment and his editorial ut
terances upon topics allied to farm life
are of the most valuable character.
Almost every installrnent published in
the Courier contains helpful advice
for the young, especially for those who
have their own way to make in the
world. City readers who may have
been in the habit of passing over this
feature because, forsooth, it is headed
Farm, Orchard and Garden" will find
it well worth careful reading.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
sheriH's sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
a special execution, to me directed by the
Clerk of the District Court of Wapello
County, Iowa. against the lands, tenei
favor Of the Fidelity Loan and Building
sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, at the front door of the court house
Iowa, on the 10th day Of October, 1901, be-
tween the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and
O'Clock p M. on said day, all of said w. c.
KILLERS right, title and interest in and to
the following described property situated
in Wapello County, Iowa, towit: Lot TWEEN
ty-four CD in VIM. Bakers second addition
to Ottumwa, Iowa, be sold to satisfy the
s sum ~ of fly Two Hundred FiftSS:,ssyen and
fee and oneIhalf Ga) the general costs
And that lots "a and 25 of VIM. Bakers
second addition to Ottumwa, Iowa, be sold
to satisfy One Hundred NinetyrFour and
75100 Dollars of said Judgment and
$1,000 attorney fee and one-half Ga) the
general COSTS
Sale to commence at the hour of
o'clock p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 18th day of Sep.
Sheriff of wapello County, Iowa.
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LEGAL.
Original Notice.

In the district court of the state of Iowa,
in and for Wapello county. October term
John II. Miller and Ann Rebekah Miller,
plaintiffs, VS.. the Unknown Heirs at Law
and claimants of the estate of William r.
Ross, deceased, defendants
To the Unknown Heirs at Law and Claim
ants of the Estate of William r. Ross,
deceased:
You are hereby notified that there is
now ON file in the office of the clerk of the
district court of Wapello county, Iowa,the
petition of the plaintiffs, John H. Miller
and Ann Rebekah Miller, claiming as
a decree of said court quieting the title
in them to the northwest quarter of the
southeast quarter and the northeast quar-
ter of the southwest quarter and the west
one-half of the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter OF secllon four (4) town
ship seventy three (73) north, range fifteen
Q5j west In Wapello county, Iowa, and
owners of said lands That the apparent
interest which you have in said lands, and
your interests. if.Syou have any, therein,
was derived by Inheritance as the heirs at
liam r. Ross, deceased, late of said county.
Also asking general relief.
unless Of pPe Gay and
next term of said court, being the October
term, 1901, which will commence at OF
tnmwa NWapslo county Sn1 Iowa on the 2sth
rendered thereon. Jif SHB3l
Dated this 18th day of September. 1901,
MITCHELL & HUNTER,
Attorneys Tor Plaintiffs,
| The foregoing notice having been pre-
scented to the undersigned, one of the
judges Of the district court Of wapeiio
county, Iowa, and the same having been
that said notice be published in the Week,
ly Courier, of Ottumwa, Iowa, once each
week for six successive weeks commencing
September -, 1901.
This September II, 1901. :.
ROBERT SLOAN.
Judge. of the District Court of Wapello
| County, Iowa.
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IOWA PRESS COMMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BY w. F. Muse.-What is the use of
talking about Mr.. Phillips letter of ac,
ceptance. He didn't write it and it is
doubtful if he knows all that is in it.
If Mr.. Phillips really wanted to make
the letter interesting, he should have
added-as he is alleged to have once
done on another occasion when he
had finished delivering a speech a
friend had written for him-'Now ]
want to say few words for myself u
Mason City Globe-Gazette.
Time for Thoughtful Consideration.
lit is time for the American people
to become thoughtful respecting some
of the great problems that are to be
worked out in the course of few
years. The organization of the pillow
trust is another warning of the dan.
gers ahead and it adds another diff.
Guilty to the solution of the trust ques.
ton. Men like w. d. Washburn, OF
Minnesota, are calling attention to the
situation and asking that something
be DONE The farmer now has to buy
practically all his machinery from
trusts and at prices the trusts name
Thus few men can say what every
farmer in the United States must pay
for his machinery. Good prices fol
stock and other productions tend tc
quiet public apprehension but there is
no relation between the dangerous
conditions existing because of trusts
and the high prices of cattle and hogs
The Herald knows that Clinton would
today have several other large manu-
featuring institutions were it not fol
the fact that they could not compete
| With the tszats. Apt tssast HAY could
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

should be the first and imperative con-
dition for the establishment of rural
mail routes. A community that will
not meet and comply with this condi-
tion does not deserve rural free deliv-
cry. Politics should be eliminated
from the question and the pull of this
congressman or that should be of no
effect in the face of impossible or
chemically bad roads.
The carriers on rural routes must
be paid more money. A salary of $500
trip of 23 to 25 miles every week day
in the year, is not enough. At least
two horses are required and it is bet.
ter to have three. A suitable convey.
ance must be furnished and the wear
and tear on it is no small item within
a years time. The rural carrier must
if the service is to be properly handled
have more pay and this should be
granted by the next congress, even if
1t means that not another. route is tc
be established for the next two years
1t might be well to grade the carriers
with some difference in pay, accord
ing to the class of Office to which they
are assigned. 1t is manifestly evi
dent that rural carrier living in OF.
tumwa or Des Moines cannot live as
cheaply as one residing in a country
village like Agency or Batavia. AT
any rate the rural carriers should be
paid, more money than they now re
ceive. This we regard as necessity
of the service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
GOVERNOR SHAW ON THE TICK.

The following remarks with which
Governor Shaw prefaced his Boone
speech are so directly to the point,
that we take pleasure in publishing
them editorially, as voicing the senti-
ment of the Courier in the present
campaign. Governor Shaw said:
1T has never been my custom to re,
fer to candidates. | do not remember
having mentioned my opponents
name during either campaign when I
had the honor of first place on the re-
publican state ticket of Iowa have
never mentioned the democratic nom
inee for the presidency in national
campaigns, except in the most kind
and courteous terms. In short, | have
never advocated men, nor opposed
candidates. have always fought for
political principles. | have both advo,
Gated and defended the policies of the
republican party, in which l intensely
believe. | have defended the record
made by the republican party of
which | have always been proud. But
l notice an effort being made by Ger.
tain independent papers to make it
appear that my support of the ticket
this year is nominal rather than real.
| had supposed and still believe that
every. true friend of the nominees of
the republican party would emphasize
the unanimity with which the ticket
is being supported, and most heartily
supported, by republicans of the state
rather than create the inference that
there is covert opposition. l have nc
fears that the distinguished gentle
men who have been nominated will
be aialed thereby. ] hope thsil
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
THE COUNTY TICKET.

The Office of sheriff is, in many res
poets, the most important Office with
in the gift of the people. The manner
in which the sheriff's Office is admin
istered tells strongly upon the finances
of the county, while for the proper ex-
ecution of the laws, it is exceedingly
important that the sheriff's office
should be occupied by a thoroughly
capable official. Harry Cremer. the
republican nominee for sheriff of Wa
pello county, is such man and every
day that the county campaign pro-
crosses is bringing that fact clearly
home to the recognition of the voters.
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sheriH's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of
clerk of the District. Court of Wapello
County, Iowa, against the lands, tens-
of J. L. Geisler, plaintiff, ] will offer at
public sale, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash, at the front door of the court
house in the city sof ;;so,stumwa, sWapello
1901, between the ehours Of 9 o'clocksa M
and o'clock p. nj on said day ailS6f said
and to the following described property.
situated in Wapello county, lowe, towiti
The undivided onefourth (3a) of the easS
half te. ~ Of the southwest quarter 20 Ok
section twenty-six (26 and the northeast
quarter In. e. VI of the northwest quarter
(n. W. 70 Of section thirty,hve fs5) and one
quarter of the northwest quarter of said
section thirty five, all in township seventy
three T3), range fourteen Q4), In all 121
acres, subject to the life interest Of Jane
Baker, widow of Lewis Il. Baker, deceased.
Sale to commence at the hour of /
o'clock p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 18th day of Sep.
TENDER, 1901. b. Il. SHUTS,
Sheriff OF MaDello County, Iowa. 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

Rural free delivery of mail has
come to stay. A proposition which
was looked upon at first as chimerical,
impracticable and all together an ex-
pertinent, has become a fixed fact.
Many persons feared that it would
bankrupt the country if put into actual
operation throughout the country so
as to become real factor in the Unit
ed States postal service. None of
these pessimistic predictions have
come to pass. The increase in mail
facilities has had its inevitable result.
Experience shows that the amount of
mail matter received and forwarded
by those who obtain rural free deliv.
cry almost if not quite doubles within
brief space of time and that the pos
tai revenues are largely increased
expenditures for rural free delivery
the report of the auditor of the post.
Office department shows that the postal
deficit for the fiscal year ending the
first of July last is the smallest for
years. 1t is probable that in another
year or two, with the reforms recently
inaugurated in reference to second
class mail matter, the deficit will dis
appear entirely.
Rural delivery has money value to
farmers, which is being quickly recog-
nized and appreciated. 1t is estimat-
ed that the value of land along rural
delivery routes increases from So to SIS
an acre almost as soon as the routes
are established. Besides the financial
advantages of a daily mail, daily mar
ket reports, weather forecasts, etc.,
there is distinct educational value in
that thousands more of high grade
magazines and periodicals are finding
their way to the homes of the people
in the rural districts.
Congress will at its next session be
asked for and should grant liberal in
crease in the appropriation for rural
free delivery. but this appropriation
should be accompanied by certain re.
quirements that should not be deviat-
ed from in the establishment of rural
routes in the future.
Good roads. roads that are in good
spassable condition all the year round,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

The special report of the census bur.
eau on manufactures in Iowa, shows
that Des Moines leads with 494 plants,
Dubuque comes second with Ago and
Davenport third with 416. This is the
order Of size of the three largest cit
les in Iowa, Des Moines being the lar
gest. Dubuque second and Davenport
third. The average product Of the
Qes Noinaa factories is nit down at a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
AS PHILLIPS LOOKS TO THE EAST

The Iowa democratic candidate for
governor, in his letter Of acceptance
expresses confidence in "the wisdom
of laying aside for this campaign the
principles enunciated in the Kansas
City platform of 1900" But the con
vention which nominated him, while
declaring in favor of emphasizing
state issues, also voted down a set OF
resolutions which ignored the Kansas
City platform and insisted upon reaf.
firming that platform. The candi
date seems to be cutting loose from
the convention in order to win the
gold democratic vote.-Springfiel
Mass, Republican.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

About this time, every year the
high officials of the big railroads meet
and with good deal of blow and
buster, and heralding of the same
through the Associated Press declare
that Free passes must CO." Then
they proceed to have good dinner
listen to some free and easy after
dinner speeches and go home, appar-
entity to forget all about their resolu,
ton. But possibly this year they are
in earnest; who knows?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

There is not shadow of doubt but
that annexation with the United
States is the best thing that could be.
fall the Cubans. Yet in carrying out that
policy which has characterized the
administration in its dealings with
these Southern exotics, no hint as to
this truth has or will escape the admin
istration. If annexation should come
instead Of independence it will follow
from the iniatiye taken by the Cubans
themselves. There is a chance that
the policy of reciprocity which Presi-
dent Mckinley had in mind and which
President Roosevelt favors will be APP
piled in the case of Cuba early. OF
course they may be said to be some
uncertainty as to Cuba's immediate
future. Many intelligent persons on the
ground believe that Cubans at the last
moment, will decide to forego altogeth-
er the experiment of independence and
ask for annexation to the United
States. However, they are at work
at the present time in shaping a gov
eminent for themselves, and the ad-
ministration at Washington is giving
them it's aid in this endeavor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

A telegraph dispatch states that J..
R. Wood, the man who drew claim No.
/ adjoining the city of Lawton, is hav-
ing troubles of his own with the 500
squatters who have located upon it.
This will not call out much sympathy
for this man Wood, on the part of the
public. 1t will be remembered that
instead of taking his claim in a
straight quarter section, as everyone
believes he should have done and
which was evidently the intention of
the law, Wood claimed that he had a
right to an equal number of acres in
a long, narrow strip adjoining the
Lawton town site. The woman who
held claim No. 2 was thus, in the es-
.timation of the public, cheated out of
her just rights and it looks now as if
Wood was going to have difficulty in
permitting himself to play the hog
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
A REMARKABLE ENTERPRISE
Is That of the British Doctors ut lI3
South Court Street-These Eminent
Gentlemen are Giving Their Services
Free for Three Months to all InvaIIds
Who Call Upon Them Before Nov. 6

[ VINO CaIl upon Them Before Nov. 6
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
of 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 for treatment between now and
Nov. g. The services consist not only
of consultation, examination and ad.
vice. but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is TO become rsSidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no conditions will any
charge whatever lie made for any SER
vices rendered for three months, to
all who call before Nov. 6.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake
At the first interview a thorough ex.
animation is made, and, if incurable
you are frankly and kindly told so; al
SO advised against spending your mon.
ey for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and CATARRHAL deafness, also rupture
goitre, cancer, all skin diseases and
al! diseases of the rectum, are positive.
ly cured by their new treatment.
The Chief Associate Surgeon of the
institute, is in personal charge.
Office is open on Thursday and Fri.
day and Saturday only of each week.
Office hours from 8 a. m. till 8 D. m.
No Sunday hours.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-If you cannot
call, send stamp Tor question blank
for home treatment.
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Notice.-Proof Oh Will.
State of Iowa, wapello County So.
Tn fine District CoCrt

State Of Iowa, Wapello County, IS.
In the District Court.
To All Whom IT. May Concerns
Notice is hereby given that an instru.
ment in writing parp9rting to 90 the last
ceased, was this day produced, opened ana
read by the undersigned, and that have
fixed Monday, the 4th day Of November,
1901 as, the day for hearing proof In fela-
ton thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
seal of said court hereto affixed, this 3rd
day of October, 1901.
(SEAL.) II, M. MICHAEL,
Clerk District Court
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EXECUTORS Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons in
terested, that on the LIST day of October
A. d. 1901, the undersigned was appointed
by the Clerk of the District Court of Wa.
pello County, Iowa, executor of the estate
of Elizabeth A. Palmer, deceased, late OF
said county. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the under
signed, and those having claims against the
same will spresent them, legally authenti-
Gated to said court for allowance.
Dated October /, 1901.
PHILIP c. PALMER, Executor.
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value of $21,231. That of Dubuque at
$23,S09, and of Davenport s27, 81.
Davenport with the adjacent cities OF
Rock Island and Moline, which are
just across the river in Illinois, is
the greatest manufacturing center be,
tween Chicago and Omaha and we
doubt very much if the manufactured
product of Omaha will exceed that OF
Rock Island, Davenport and Moline.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

Hon. J. w. Morrison of Hedrick has
been secured to deliver one speech in
Wapello county during the present
campaign. 1t will be given in Blad-
ensburg at some date in the future
which will be duly announced. Mr..
Morrison is vigorous speaker and
puts UP a political argument that car.
ries conviction. The people in the vi
cinity of Bladensburg have a treat in
store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
MOB scAREs WOMAN TO DEATH.
Shock Due tosLynching Proves Fatal
to Kentucky Jailer's Wife,

Shelbyville, KY, Oct 9.-Mrs. Ben
lC. Perkins, wife of the jailer at this
place, died today as the result of
shock and fright suffered Wednesday
morning when mob attacked the Jail
and lynched two negroes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

A 6-year-old boy has been found
murdered at New York. His name
Maa AlaaGt Evan.
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THE POULTRY MARKET
Room II, Hofmann Block.

is declining ands now is the time to
bring your chickens in before the
prices drop any lower. We have the
best place in the city away from the
cars to unload and sell poultry.
72o e. Mill ST, near Vine street
bridge, I'd door west of Bridge Works.
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Founded 9th August, 1s4e.

Published scn,i-weekly OH Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Office: III South Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business Office No. a.
Address the Courier Printing Co., ottumwa, Ia
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Money TO Loom ON Form Property

have plenty of money to loan on
good farms in sums of ST. 900 and up at
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-03
BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
Great improvements Have Been
Noted Since the Accession of
King Edward.

A complete transformation has
come over Buckingham palace since
the accession of Edward VII. At
night it no longer presents dreary
prospect unrelieved by single CLEAN
of light. The windows are illumi-
mated, the courtyards are bright
with incandescent lamps and the
whole palace looks cheerful and in
habitable, says London exchange.
Buckingham palace stands on the
site of pleasure grounds known in
the days of Evelyn and Pepys and
frequently mentioned in their dairies
as the Mulberry gardens. The prop
erty was eventually bought by the
dukes Of Buckingham, who erected
the first house, which, however, was
not very large or handsome, notwith-
standing that it was even then called
Buckingham palace. George III. pur-
chased it from the dowager duchess
of Buckingham as residence for
Queen Charlotte, whose palace, Som.
erset house, in the Strand, was re.
quired for public purposes. After
much haggling with his maiesty's
agents, the duchess parted with it
for 100000. 1t WAS not greatly al
tered till 1924, when it was enlarged
and almost rebuilt after designs by
Joseph Nash for the London resi-.
dence OF the royal family.