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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
THE SUCCESSFUL FARMER.
tPOanOnc-ChOWan Times. }

tn Times again urges its farmer read
crs 10 consider the advantage of planting
a variety of crops "nd of stock -ra iSing.
That this is the wisesl plan for farmers
to pursue is generally conceded by sue
c'Ssful farmers.
The late George NJ. Powell was "A no.
table example OF the successful farm
ct. H was always advocate of
diVcrsifyinG crops and lracticCd what he
preached. Mr. Thomas {. PcCle, OF the
Rich Square section. i. living exam
pie CT be successful farmer. If his
ncirhborS. for miles Ground are in need
Of seed oats. wheat. corn peanuts. cot
ton scCd or any product Of the farm
from Il setting OF egg; from thorough bred
fowls to The finest milk COW their wants
can generally be supplied by Mr.. Pc"lc.
This week while in our office he in
formed US that during the year Just
closed he sold twelve hundred and fifty
pounds Of butter besides rurn!Yin- his
family Of ten members with all they
wished to use.
The average farmer cannot afford to
make a specially Of one crop to the cE-
r!uS,on Of others any more than the
saw mill man can afford TO save moth
ing but the clear hear timber. letting
all tho other go to waste. In these days
OF competition and labor wing machin-
cry there is need TO utilize all the re
sources of the farm to make it pay
good dividends on the capital and labor
Invested.
Tic average man doesn't tell his wife
everything that happens. but he cvcns it
ur hy telling her Il lot of things that
didn't happen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
DROUGHT PROOF COTTON.
tCharlOtte Observer

Nh w. w. Phifnr had a remarka Dle
success the past season with the
drought t-prOof cotton upon which he
has been experimenting. The cotton
stood the dry weather we'll. and ap-
peared green and luXuriant while fields
Of the ordinary variety were Wilt"d and
shriveled up. Mr Phifer thinks that in
this cotton he has variety that will
prove a blessing to the South. Next
year he viii plant his entire plantation
in this seed and if the result justifies
his expectations. Will put the seed on
the market. The experiment so far
proves that this variety of cotton will
.loiirisii despite Il drought.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
A Large Number of Unimportant Cases Dis
posed OF

There was dreary drizzlc o. petty
cases disposed of in the Superior court
yesterday. They were as follows:
Henry Carter. for resisting an officer
fined SO and costs.
Edgar Richardson and Rufus Dun. for
larceny and receiving, sentenced to two
years each.
Tom Holmes. for larceny and receiving
two years on the roads.
ChaS. Jones. for carrying concealed
wearCns Nol pros
Cast Yellowday. assault with deadly
weapon; guilty but judgment suspended.
Jennie Turner. stealing four diamond
rings: four months in the work house.
Adeline Lone. forcible trcspas judg-
ment SUSPENDED
Robt. Rcyster larceny and receiving;
not guilty.
Jack Wright. larceny and receiving
pleads guil'E: l. months on the roads
Will Brown. assault with deadly wed-
pom: not guilty.
James Bodie. stealing chickens: eight
months the roads
Roy Mccoy. larceny and receiving: not
guilty.
Henry Morris. larceny of COW; eight
months on the public roads
Walter King. conceal led weapons, fined
s. and costs
: Torge Bryant. larceny and receiving: -
months Oh the roads. Z
L. Whitfield, larceny and receiving;
judgment reserved
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
Investigation at West Point
(By :hc Associated rrcsS.D

West Point. y. V. Jan. 9-Thc Congress
HiurHi Investigating Committee which i.
Investigating the charges OF haZing at
'hc West Point Academy arrived mere
th.%; afternoon and were met with mill
tdT% donors and Il salute Of II guns. The
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15

which was Read Before Both Houses of .no-
Legislature Yesterday

l..erc both houses OF the Ccurr..
.s., VI is as follows
iA.. ~.uute and House Of l.. rr~>.n-
ta..rc~.
..~t General Assembly If tie
l....H century meets under coudI-
NOR. encouraging than tho~a
L. ...srnnted the Legislators ~ n.
.,,.. during the last dctad. Of ina
I....tn century. Events in Asia AMI
i ~, have created demand for uul.
l..ts Protective import taxes haA.-
lnlatr4 home production. tunn-
/ a-in the national currency has sent
Il ,ir.lIation vast sums of boarded
L. rh,. extension of America.
>, ttn,,v has opened up opportunities
oterp,isc- and adventure. Exports
: L.. nai5uu have enormously incrtu~-
! | ,.pttuu manufacturing in North
y l,nra ~ increasing beyond tho.
p. lms Of lnouchtful men of thu pas.
~ c-.-. - ,pu a'ion has gone up t..
tu., nilliOns.s The actual a2gI,.-
= / wealth If the State has increased
, tbat for the first time in forty years
Srohah!v equals or SurpaSSeS the
. 4s uni.h prevailed before The 4,..
q a}ru,tjUn and disasters of the CiNIl
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15

-" non You see Il ioveSick couple cooInG
iike pair of turtle doves the chalic"S are
that 1T VIII prove to be mock turtle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17
Woolson.

Woolson, Dec. IA very heavy
rain fell here Thursday.
Clark Hinshaw started last week on
his his western trip.
Mr. Collett has moved on to the
Jas. Seaton farm recently vacated by
Dayton Farmer.
Paul Young, who has been in the
Mt. Pleasant hospital for treatment
for the past eight years, has returned
to his home.
A niece of VIM. Roberts from Ne
braska is here visiting him. She is
accompanied by two little daughters
Mrs. Ann Young is in Chicago with
her daughter, Mrs. Mussleman.
Rothert Howell, of Glasgow, who
has been working at the carpenter
trade here for some time, has return
ed home.
Joseph Coleman, colored minister
of Oskaloosa, who has filled the
Friends pulpit here for the past two
Sabbaths, has gone to Pleasant Plain
Woolsons Sunday school is prepar
| ing for a Christmas entertainment
also Mcdowell Chapel.
Ethyl Edwards is staying with I'm
Gle John Davis and wife, of Richland
Fred Stinson, Of Taylor county, il
teaching the No. / school.
Barclay Johnson is staying with hi
son, Meader, this winter.
Miss Cola Hcbson is teaching in tn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17
Miss Marion Cunningham, the Popular
Young Treasurer of the Young Womans
Club of Emporia, Kans, has This to Say Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

DEAR Mrs P1NKHAM Your Vegetable Compound cured
of womb trouble from which had been great sufferer for nearly
three years During that time very irregular and would often
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Vegetable Compound and aches
while health and happiness daily experience You
any have grateful friend Empo and have praised your
Vegetable Compound large number of my friends You have
permission publish my testimonial in with picture
Yours sincerely Miss MARION CUNNINGHAM, Emporia, Kans
$4,000 FORFEIT IE THE ABOVE rs NOT GEM
When troubled with Irregular suppressed painful
womb that feeling Inflammation the oyar acache
boatng auenc general debility Indigestion and
aon bGset with such dizziness nness asstud
exciabiy rrtabl s!eepessness melancholy call
and feelings, blues hopelessne
they should remember there is tried and true remedy Lydia E.
Refuse to buy other medicine, need the best.
Pinkham advice
She guided thousands Address, Lynn,
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OBITUARY..
GoCoocooCoocoooo COooOoOo6
[From Fridays Daily.)
The Grand Army's Last Tribute to Its

Whereas on the 18th day of Decem-
Der, 1901, Comrade James S. Porter
departed this life at Ering, Nebras-
ka. aged seventy-tive years. For about
thirty years he was resident OF this
city. From here he enlisted in 1861
into the ranks of Company D, 10Th
Iowa infantry, a regiment greatly dis
tinguished for hard service and gal
! lantry in which he at all times and up
on all occasions bore a most honorable
part rising to the rank of captain OF
| his company and at last promoted
major of the regiment. After the close
of the war he was twice elected coun-
| ty Judge by the people of this county
and mayor twice by the people of this
city. Some eighteen years or more
ago he moved to Nebraska and engag-
ed in farm life.
During all these years he was an
earnest, devoted Christian; a pillar in
the Presbyterian church of this city,
while living here, and he bore with
him during all his military life the
same unobtrusive and yet conspicu-
ously devoted Christian character
which marked his career at home. In
every position to which he was called
in civil or military life he discharged
the duties devolying upon him with
t ability and unwaivering fidelity.
AS expressive of our respect for this
: good man and beloved comrade and
rendering words of sympathy to the
bereaved relatives,
Resolved, That in the death of
James S. Porter we recognize the loss
5 of most worthy and noble comrade,
, always affable and reliable and an ex-
emplary citizen, husband and father.
To his sons, the only survivors of his
immediate family, We can offer no to.
+ ken of our sympathy for them
r SO eficacious as to point them to his
e long, useful and noble life-the best
and richest heritage father can leave
to his children, to cheer solace and
e guide them.
Resolved That this tribute be
S spread upon the records of the Post
o and copies of same be delivered to the
sons of deceased.
A. H. Hamilton,
u w. H. Fetzer.
Committee
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EddyViIIe.

Eddyville, Dec. 14.-The two rural
mail routes running across the river
west of town, which were petitioned
for early last spring, will be placed in
operation February /, 1902, with j. 3.
Carroll and Albert Epperson of this
place las carriers. This will be fine
thing for the farmers.
Rev. S. M. Skames, a colored orator
delivered a lecture at the Christian
church Thursday evening. The minis
ter was eighteen years a slave, has had
three different masters, and was al
one time a slave under Jefferson Da
Wis, but finally became free and sue
ceeded in obtaining an education
through his own efforts He talked or
slavery and kindred subjects, and tolt
of his past life, as outlined above.
Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Heacock of Sc
dalia, Mo, visited Mrs. Maggie Wat
kins recently
Mrs. Cummings is not much implov
ed in health.
Rev. F. l.. Star an S. D. A. ministe1
| from Stuart, delivered a splendid ser
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

provement; and the whole term of SER
vice, or in case of death during the
term of enlistment, the entire period of
enlistment in the military or naval SER
vice shall be deducted from the time
otherwise required to perfect the title
to the same extent as might have been
allowed the soldier. (Sec. 1907, Rev.
Stat; Appendix No. l. p. 1861
The ruling hereinbefore stated rela-
tive to the widow or minor children of
another deceased homestead party as
to actual residence is equally appli'
cable to the widow or minor children
of deceased sailor or soldier; if the
land is cultivated in good faith. the
law will be regarded as substantially
complied with, although the widow OF
children may not actually reside upon
the land
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17
More Cheap Excursions.

On the first and third Tues.
days of December low rate
round trip excursion tickets will
be on sale to all points on the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern railway
north of and including Abbott, la.
These tickets bear a q day limit,
thereby giving ample time to look the
situation over thoroughly
On same days there will be on sale
at all B. c. r. & N. stations round trip
excursion tickets, with same limit and
privileges, to points in various other
states and territories.
Jno. G. Farmer, A. G. P & T. A.
u. C. r. & N. Ry.. Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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He kent His Lea.

Twelve years ago J. w. Sullivan OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he
suffered intensely. Then the best doc,
tors urged amputation. but, he
writes, Il used one bottle of Electric
Bitters and 1Hs boxes of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve and my leg was sound and
we'll as ever" For eruptions, eczema,
letter, salt rheum, sores and all blood
disorders Electric Bitters has no rival
on earth. Try them. Clark & Molli.
son will guarantee satisfaction or re.
fund the money. Only SO cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17
Columbia.

Bert Roberts is on the sick list.
G. w. Stevens is reported as not so
well.
c. H. Stuber was in Ottumwa We'd
nesday on business.
There will be Christmas tree and
box social at the Columbia church on
Christmas eve. Everybody is invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Nye were in Of
tumwa Wednesday shopping.
J. r. Stodghill and Charles Olney
were in Ottumwa Wednesday on bust.
ness.
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Munterville.

Munterville, Dec. 14.-Mrs. c. g..
Hall left Thursday for Oklahoma, to
join her husband, who went there last
summer. He has bought a farm and
erected house and barn and is ready
to commence farming in the spring.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson, east OF
Munterville, gave dinner party to a
large number of their friends Tues
day, all who were there report a very
pleasant time. Those present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. H. Swanson. Mr.. and Mrs
John Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Gus
tafson, Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson
Mr.. and Mrs. Erland Allen, Mr.. and
| Mrs Gust Burgason, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
l.. Swenson, Mrs. Chas. E. Anderson
Jacob Swenson and son, Chas. Peter
son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Crambllt
last Saturday, a fine baby girl
F. w. Hall returned from West Su
perior, Wis, last week to spend the
holidays at home.
The League club meets in regular
session at No. school house tonight
| There will be lively discussion b.
some OF the most prominent members
Question: Resolved, That corn shred
ding is benefit to the farmers o
Iowa"
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson moved
into their new house today which ha
been completed by the contractor
Samuel Anderson, of Avery.
Alex Anderson delivered fine hors'
to a horse buyer in OttumWa Wednes
day, realizing the price of $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Peterson, o
Blakesburg, visited with Nels Hall
Tuesday.
, Noel Groves is doing carpenter worl
in Willard this week.
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Whites institute near Houghtop, LIE,

county.
Miss Jennie Brolliar, of Richland, is
teaching the Baslan school.
Jim Stout has been off duty for a
few days Oh account of indisposition
caused by vaccination.
Uncle VIM. Hadley is staying with
his son, w. R. Hadley, while the for
mers wife is in Kansas visiting.
Franklin Hadley, who had his leg
broken while logging has SO far re-
covered as to be out some.
| VIM. H. McCracken receives encour
aging reports from his wife, who is in
/ Tennessee for her health.
Carrie pringle is also improving il
her health resort in Colorado.
The grip held Rhoda Neville dowr
for a few days, but she is around
again.
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Siuourney.

Sigourney, Dec. 12.-Al. Harvey left
Tuesday for Manchester. He contem
plates moving there.
DR.. d. C. McFarlane of Keota died
Tuesday, while waiting on patient
He was over 60 years old. The doctor
was prominent and highly respected
citizen and was well known the coun
ty over His funeral occurred today
under the auspices of the knights
Templar.
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keoSa uoua.

Keosauqua, Dec. 13.-The jury in
the case Of the state of Iowa VS.. Char
les Boyd at 10 o'clock last night
brought in verdict of guilty after be-
ing in the jury room from noon yester-
day. The defendant will probably ap-
peal this case to the supreme court.
Boyd was charged with seducing Miss
May Alternately of Milton.
The jury in the case of the state VS..
A. G. Pickett, charged with selling in
toxicating liquors, after being in the
jury room about fifteen minutes return
ed verdict Of not guilty. This case
was tried yesterday afternoon and oc-
cupied the time of the court for about
two hours. There was little or no
evidence against the defendant. One
Smith testified that he bought one
bottle of beer of the defendant and the
defendant went on the witness stand
and testified that he did no sell Smith
any beer.
L. Luke charged with the same OF
fence withdrew his plea of not guilty
and entered a plea of guilty. He was
fined $500 and costs.
Hon. Calvin Manning of Ottumwf
was recent Keosauqua visitor
Attorneys w. NJ. Walker and w. R
Wherry were in Keokuk yesterday OF
business.
Mrs. Hattie Smith of Peoria, ILL.,, il
visiting with relatives here. She wa
Jailed home by the death of her grand
mother, Mrs. Harrison, and is visiting
for while at the old home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l. Manning have re
: turned from visit with friends in CHI
cago
Gilbert McGill of Douds was in Kec
sauuua Yesterday on business.
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Birminqham.

Birmingham, Dec, 13.-Mrs. Porter
of ST. Joseph is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder.
The Cooking club gave spread"
at the home of Miss Nellie Skinner
Tuesday evening.
Perry Bennett. who has been work
ing in Ottumwa for several months, is
visiting his parents, east of town.
E. H. Skinner made a business trip
to Ft. Madison Monday.
Frank Anderson has purchased the
Seymour Carl farm west of town.
Rev. and Mrs. e. ]. Smith are spend
ing few days in Ottumwa.
Mr.. Cove and son of Media, ILL.,, are
inspecting farm land in this vicinity
with a view of purchasing.
C. c. Risk was a business visitor in
town Wednesday,.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

Editor Lynch, of Daily Post" Phil
Iipsburg, N. j., has tested the merits
of Foley's Honey and Tar with this re-
suit: 81 have used great many pat
ent medicines in my family for coughs
and colds, and can honestly say your
Honey and Tar is the best thing OF
the kind l have ever used and | can
not say too much in praise of it,
Sold by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Deci14.-Henry Morse of
Henry, ILL.,, is spending several days in
this city on business
Harry f. Curt of the Fourth cavalry,
Troop A, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan,
is visiting his father, ]. w. Curl, by
whom he will be accompanied to Chi
cago in few days to visit at the home
of the latter's son, George.
The Charles Hohe farm of 100 acres
lying seven miles west of the city has
been purchased by j. B. Merford OF
Alexis. Ill.
Ludwick Tommeas of Henry, Ill.,was
business visitor at this place on Fri
day.
Henry Wend of Peoria, ILL.,, who late
| ly purchased the G. w. Harvey farm
is in the city closing the deal.
Philip Palmer has reconsidered his
resignation as manager of the electric
light plant of this city and will con
tinue the good work at higher salar.
which the citizens preferred paying
rather than lose the services of one
who gave universal satisfaction
I David Pfaeltzer of Chicago arrived
in this city on Thursday to attend thu
funeral services of Otto Schnoore.
The funeral services of OFT,
Schoore, who died at his home in thi
city on Wednesday, at the age of 8
years, We're held at the Baptist churcl
Friday afternoon, at two o'clock, cor
Quoted by Rev. J. w. Stark and Eide
. M. Downing. Mr.. Schnoore came t
this country from his home in Gel
: many sixteen years ago and lived i
this CITY during that time. He wa
first employed as clerk in the clotl
ing store of David Pfaeltzer, then
merchant of this city. Some time a
ter Mr. Pfaeltizer disposed of the stor
and moved to Chicago. Since then M
Schnoore has been employed by othe
clothing merchants of the city unit
this fall when he accepted share
the clothing firm of Guthman
Schnoore. AS young man of abilit
5 and one who counted every man as
friend he will be greatly missed in tl
community. He leaves wife an
three children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

All persons having influence with
members of Congress ought to unite
in exercising the right of petition to
avert the threatened investigation of
the Spanish war.
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information Wanted.

The manufacturers of Banner Salve
having always believed that no doctor
or medicine can cure in every case,
but never having heard where Banner
Salye failed to cure ulcers, sores, tet-
ter, eczema, or piles, as matter OF
curiosity would IKE to know if there
are such cases. If SO they will gladly
refund the money. Sold by all drug.
gistS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

Chas. Replogle, Atwater. o. was in
very bad shape. He says: II suffer-
ed great deal with my kidneys and
was requested to try Foley's Kidney
Cure. did so and in four days l was
able to go to work again, now am en-
ltirelY wall.' Sold Ky ell dirgg Es.
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Rock Island Excursions,

Home seekers excursion sale first
and third Tuesdays of each month,
good for 81 days at one fare plus 81 to
points north, west, south, southwest
and northwest. For full information
call or address w. S. Parker, ticket
agent, Union depot.
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To stop a Cold

after exposure or when you feel cold
coming on, take a dose of F'oley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to stop
a cold if taken in time. Sold by all
druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

In his talk few years ago about
farmers selling corn at 10 cents a
pushel, Col Bryan must have mad ref
erence to the husks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

Aguinaldo will make no further eff
fort to regain his liberty until after
Gen. Funston is well on his way to the
United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

Burlington train No. now carries a
parlor buffet car to Burlington con-
Meeting there direct with Pullman pal
ace sleeping car to Chicago and also
St. Louis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

Prudent people talk little CT what
they see out of the corners of their
eyes,
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Stops the Cough and Works Off the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price Is cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-17

The candidate with an itch for offic
does not like to be scratched.