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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
HUNTER SHOOTS A COMPANION
Aims at a Rabbit, But Hits Rola
Wilkins.
tFrom Fridays Daily.l

u
While hunting yesterday afternoon
near Keswich, Rolla Wilkins, of that
place, was shot by a companion, the
bullet lodging in the joint of the left
ankle. Wilkins had picked up a rab-
bit which he had just killed and was
holding it up at arms length admiring
it, when his companion. Vergil
Looney, raised his rife and taking aim
at the rabbit, pulled the trigger, but
instead of hitting the mark the bullet
struck Wilkins in the left ankle. DR..
H. H. ConrOy, of Keswick, was called,
but being unable to locate the bullet
by probing, he came with the patient
last night to Ottumwa. This morning
in consultation with DR.. d. G. Brock
man at his office the bullet was dis
covered by the use of the X-Ray, which
located it in the joint OF the ankle.
Shortly before noon the bullet was re-
moved. Dr. Conroy will return to
keswick with the. patient this even
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
FIRE AT BLOOMFIELD.
New Residence of Joseph II. Roming.
err Burns to the Ground,

Bloomfield Nov 29.-(Special.)- =
The handsome new residence of JOS
eph H. Rominger burned to the ground
last night. The loss on the house and
contents is estimated at $4,000; in
surance, $1,000. The fire caught in
the basement about $50 o'clock and
is supposed to have been communicat-
ed from the furnace to kindling near
it. Mrs Rominger detected the smoke
and gave the alarm. The fire depart.
ment responded but the dwelling was
located outside the water limits and
they could not reach it. All the wells
in that vicinity were dry and the
flames ate up the structure while the
people stood helplessly by. The house
alone cost in the neighborhood of 3d..
500
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
A Fireman's Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, altho every
joint ached and every nerve was rack
ed with paiu," writes c. w. Bellamy,
a locomotive fireman of Burlington,
Iowa. Il was weak and pale, without
any appetite and all run down. AS
was about to give up, got bottle
of Electric Bitters and, after taking it.
felt as we'll as l ever did in my life -
Weak, sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor from
their use. Try them. Satisfaction
guaranteed by Clark & Mollison.
Price so cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
Much Coal.
Saws He Was Tortured.

81 suffered such pains from corns I
could Aardly walk" writes H. Robin-
son, Hillsborough, ILL.,, "but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve completely cured them"
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises.
cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers.
Perfect healer Of skin diseases and
piles. Cure guaranteed by Clark C
Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
Working "a Hours a Day.

There's no rest for those tireless lit
tie workers-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills. Millions are always busy, cur
ing torpid liver, jaundice, biliousness,
fever and ague. They Danish sick
headache, drive out malaria. Never
grippe or weaken. Small, taste nice,
work wonders. Try them. Csc at
Clark & Mollison's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
CUMMINS' PARTNER MARRIED.
Becomes Benedict at Alerton Last
Niqht,

Corydon, Nov Especial JAS
P. Hewitt, of the law firm of Cum
Minis, Hewitt and Wright, of Des
Moines, and Miss Nan Shields were
married at Allerton last night The
affair has been kept very quiet. They
arrived from Des Moines at 5 o'clock
and were married at s, and left for
Chicago at IL.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

their opinion there should be change
in the general financial statement of
the college as made by the board of
control Items amounting to $416,000,
it is held, should be stricken out in
determining the funds received and
used by the college. After the s416,-
900 is stricken out. it is pointed out
that over 100000 of the balance rep
resenLs new buildings
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

George A. Points, Upper Sandusky,
o., writes: Il have been using Foley's
Honey and Tar for hoarseness and find
it the best remedy l ever tried. 1t
stopped the cough Immediately and
relieved all soreness" Take none but
Foley's. Sold by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

Seymour Webb, MORA, N. Y. writes:
II had been troubled with my kidneys
for twenty-five years and had tried
several physicians but received no re-
lief until l bought a bottle of Foley's
Kidney Cure. After using two bottles
| was absolutely cured. earnestly
recommend Foley's Kidney Cure
Take only Foley's. Sold by all drug
gists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar.
It positively prevents pneumonia, or
other serious results from colds. 1t
may be too late tomorrow. Sold by all
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
GAVE HIMSELF UP
Matthias P. Brown Tires of Life of a
Deserter.
WAS TAKEN TO DES MONIES TODAY
Says He Quit Fourteenth Regiment
After Serving Through Chinese
and Philippine Campaigns-Had
Less Than Six Months to Serve.
[From Saturdays Dally.I

[From Saturdays Daily.]
After having served his country
faithfully for nearly two years and
half first in the great campaign in
the Philippines, as a soldier in the
Fourteenth infantry, and then through
the memorable campaign in China, in
which his regiment played such a
thrilling part, and being close to the
spot where its gallant leader fell
pierced by Chinese balls, Matthias Por-
ter Brown, a young man we'll known
in Ottumwa, and whose aged father
lives here, gave himself up to Sheriff
Suits late yesterday afternoon a con-
fessed deserter.
A Sad Story.
The story told by the young man
was a sad one. He had returned to
this country with his regiment, and
obtained furlough. He came home
to visit and failed to return to duty.
After brooding over the matter for
several months, he concluded that the
best thing was to give himself up,
and this he did. Sheriff Suits allow
ed the young man to return to his
home to spend the night, and this
ulSL lIlI1 uI LllC obiol uSDOI
where he was taken to Des Miones
and turned over to the federal author
tiles. From there he will be taken
back to his regiment. and will be CIV
en- a trial for desertion, the penalty
in such cases being generally about
eighteen months in the military pris-
ons.
Served in China.
Porter Brown, as he is best known
in this city, enlisted in Company K,
fourteenth infantry, March 2S, 1899,
and served until September "a, 1901.
His enlistment was for period of
three years and it will be seen that he
had but little over five months yet to
serve in the army to complete his term
of enlistment. Shortly after he had
enlisted. he was sent with his regi-
ment to the Philippines, where it did
valiant duty in the defense OF its
country for long time. Afterwards
the regiment was sent to China, when
the war in that country was at its
height, and it's deeds in that cam
paign are yet fresh in the memory of
every American citizen. During all
these trying times Brown served his
country faithfully. He was to the
front in every battle and skirmish, and
when his regiment was ordered home,
his record was one any young Ameri-
can could be well proud of.
Returned to States.
When the troubles in China were
settled the Fourteenth regiment was
ordered home. After arriving in this
country it was sent to Fort Niagara,
N. Y, one of the most desirable posts
in the United States, and where it is
yet stationed.
Obtained FurIoueh.
After his regiment had gotten set
tied down to routine work at the post.
Mr.. Brown obtained furlough and
| came home to his aged father.
Home Life Tempting.
This was during the first part of
September, and after he had remained
here until his furlough had nearly ex-
lpired he was so fascinated with home
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

Admiral Schley's losses by reason of
the court of inquiry will probably not
be offset by the amount realized from
his libel suit against Historian Maclay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

While the ordnance department is
collecting new supply of ammunition,
civil government will be given fair
trial in the Philippines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
SAWS OFF FINGERS.
Steam Wood Saw Mutlates Hand of
IOWan

Cedar Falls, Nov. 27-(SpeciaD-
Frank J. Hale lost the first and second
fingers of the left hand and suffered
a mutilation Of the member yesterday
while saving wood with a steam saw.
The hand will be saved with two fin
gers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

If Tower, Mimi, with a population
of 5000, can erect $21 900 manument
to Mckinley, what can the great Amer
lean nation do?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

The Burlington fast train, No. 13,
now carries parlor buffet car from
Chicago to Lincoln.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

Bloody Brides" Waite went to his
grave with the satisfaction of knowing
that he had outlved the populist party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

life that he was loath to give it up.
AS heremained here day after day, his
leave of absence had expired and the
first thing he knew he was a deserter
After this he was afraid to return to
his regiment, and has remained in this
vicinity since. He has worked as Of
ten as possible, but he would remain
in one place but short time, being
afraid of the officers all of the time,
and would move about from town to
town
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03

Dictated. 1t Is proposed to run the line
park and running south. The condi-
ton of the land upon which the road
way would be located is not bad and
the line could be laid at about mini
mum expense. There would be one
or two hills to climb. but the bridges
would be small affairs, and the hills
would make no difference to an cleo,
trio line.
Heartily in Favors
1t is understood that che people liv,
ing along the line of the PROPOSED cleo.
trio line are heartily in favor Of the
project. The country between the
Athletic Park and the proposed 1oca-
ton of the park is quite thickly settled,
and the people living there see an
easy mode for transportation to the
city should the line be extended that
far.
Much Coal.
Another question that might in the
future be quite factor in the MATES
is the fact that practically all of the
land in that vicinity is undertake with
coal. In fact there are three or four
coal mines already in operation along
the line of the proposed railway.
Should this be constructed, those own
| ing these mines will see q chance to
place the product of their mines on
the market without hauling over the
roads, which during the spring months,
especially, are nearly impossible on
account of mud.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
PLANNING A PARK
Ottumwa Traction and Light Go
Fathers It.
IT Is TO BE ON THE SOUTH SIDE
1t is Proposed to Locate Pleasure
Ground on Land Owned by D. J.
Baum and to Extend Electric Line
Out Miner Street.
[From Fridays Daily.1

[From Fridays Daily.1
If present plans are carried out, Of
tumwa will have park before anoth-
er year rolls around that it's citizens
may well feel pround of. 1t is under
stood that the Ottumwa Traction and
Light company is negotiating with D.
j. Baum, prominent farmer. living
about one mile south of Athletic Park,
for the purchase of a body of land,
which the company will convert into
pleasure ground and extend the South
Side line to that point. After consid-
cradle search, it is understood that
the company has decided that this
tract of land would make the most
available park and that it can be
reached with but little difficulty. There
have been several conferences be-
tween Mr.. Baum and the officials of
the Traction company, and it is I'M
derstood that the negotiations are
nearly ready to be closed. When some
of the officials of the company were
asked about the matter, they refused
to discuss it, but there is no doubt but
that the plan is being worked out, and
that there is every indication that it
will prevail.
wants fafk.
The plan, at present provides for
the extension of the South Side car
line, about one mile from it's present
terminus. 1t is well known fact
that the company has been casting
about for a long time for location of
park on the South Side. At first
there was some talk of extending the
| line out Richmond avenue and obtain
! ing ground for park in that direc-
ton. Now, as the story goes, much
better location has been found, and it
has been practically decided to locate
the park upon Mr.. Baum's land.
Slight Cost.
| With but little cost an ideal park
could be located at this point. The land
| lies just at the top of rise looking
down into the Des Moines river valley,
and nearly every point in Ottumwa can
be seen from, the spot The ground is
very suitable and at present is partly
covered with natural forest Off to
one side it slopes away, finally ending
| in gully that could be made into one
of the most picturesque spots imagin-
able.
An Ideal Spot.
The tract lies outside of the city linn
| its, but it is not anticipated that there
would be any trouble in securing a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
Slight Cost.
An Ideal SPOT,

The tract lies outside of the city linn
its, but it is not anticipated that there
would be any trouble in securing a
right of way for the line to the spot in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-03
Gave Himself Up.

Finally he could stand it no longer,
and he decided to give himself up. Yes
terday evening he walked into the Of
flee of Sheriff Suits, and told that
gentleman he was a deserter, and that
he wanted to be sent back to his regi-
ment For the moment the sheriff
was dumbfounded, but after inquiring
who his strange visitor was, he soon
learned his sad story. Mr.. Suits
would not lock the man up, so he told
him to return home and spend the
night, and they would go to Des
Moines on the early train today.
Last Night at Home.
Brown did as he was told He spent
last night with his aged father, who
lives on East Main street, and bright
and early he was at the Union depot,
to await the train that would carry
him back to his regiment and pris-
on. Sheriff Suits was also on hand
promptly, and the two met as per
agreement, boarding No. 3, and going
to Des Moines, where Brown will be
turned over to Captain Scott, the re-
cruiting officer in that city, who will
in turn notify the commanding officer
of the Fourteenth regiment and de,
tail will be sent to Des Moines for the
deserter, and he will be taken back to
Fort Niagara
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
Notice of Public Sale of Unclaimed
 PrOperty..

Notice is hereby given to whom t, may con- cern, that the undersigned will on Saturday, the 23d day of November, l90&, commencing at the hour of o'clock D. m. of said day, in front of the warehouse of the undersigned in the town of Nome. District of Alaska, sell at public auction to the highest bidSler for cash the property hereinafter describQd; that said prop erty came into the possession of the under signed as wharf and warehouse keeper. and the aime has been in the possession of said com pany for more than one year last past that said sale is made for tue purpose as.. paying the freight and storage and other charges against the said property. and will be ssoid in con- pliance and conformity with the provisions Of Chapter 30, Part ,, of the Civil Code of Alaska {; that the name and residence of the parties to whom said packages, bundles and parcels were consigned or belonged are nal known.
 The following is list of said property, with such names and markings as are found upon the same. viz:
 Walter Burkman, one sack groceries: F.. B. Curtis, one sack flour: Cole Dean. two boxes, Empire Trans. Co. grip check No. is6; J. GoggeS- hall, one cFate rocker; w. II. H., enc grip: R. Haefner, one war bag: c. Johnson one bundle rifles, one wheel Fl. N. Neagle, one box vegetable soups; A. E.. Pritchard one box, one tent, ]. O. Preston. one bedStead; J. Smith. one war bag; w. NJ. J. Wilson onesgrip; l.. S. W, one bundle wood.
 Also the following packages with no names or markings thereon, viz: One box cooking utensils, four barrels, four boxes one coil 2-inch hose, five boxes filters, .one tent, one package blankets one trunk. one rocker rifle one box.
 THE ALASKA EVAPORATION Co.,.
 By w. H. DQHFtMANN.
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
Notice of Marshal'S Sale.

United states of America, Second Division District of Alaska-ss.
 Public notice is hereby given that by virtue of a writ of alias special tieri facias Cor alias special execution). dated November 5th, A. D. l90l issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Second divisioh,- District of Alaska. on judgment rendered in said court on the 30th day of March, A. D. 1901, in favor of 70. w. AXhbw and N. c. Reid. copartncrs as Ashby X Reid, and against Leigh Overman and John Meyer, co-partners as Overmen X Meyer, I have, on this sth day of November, A. D. 1901, levied upon the following described real estate, situated lo the District of Alasl<a, Second diyi- sion, to-wft:
 certain building and tract of land on tho north s,de of Front street, in the town of Nome, District af Alaska. and known as the City Bakery, and now ut this date called the YLopvre," and adjoinining and between Browns Hall on the east side and the building of one Parks on the westerly side, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at post called and marked Post No. r." being also ut the soutsyT est coTner of said tract of land and on the north line of Front street, and running thence castcrly along the north line as and mayted Post No 2.. and on the westerly line of q lot formerly owned by Charles Brown 1; thence northerlt along said line seventy-three (73) feet to q post known as and marked Post No. 3, and the northeast corner of said tract and on the southerly line of a street commonly known as First avenue; thence running west erly thirty t3O).feet along the southerly line of said First avenueto a post; called and marked Post No. +;., thepce southerly Seventy-three (73) feet to point of beginning, excepting there from strip five feet in width off the west side of said tract, and tha. will. accordingly, offer said real estate for sale at public voadue to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on the 9th day of December. A. ID. 1901 at II o'clock a. m., in front of the court house at Nome, Alaska.
 Dated Nome, Alaska, November s, A. D. 1901.
 FRANK H. RICHARDS,
 United States Marshal. Second Divf-
 siop, District of Alaska.
 FRANK A. STEELE.
 PluintiffS' Attorney. Noy0fw
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
A~MASQUERADEo BALL.
Twentieth Century social Club, at
 Golden Gate Hall Nov. Both.

Fortunately for those.wllo winter in Nome this year, the Twentieth Century Social Club will make life worth living. A prize masquerade ball mas been arranged for Saturday night, Novem- Der 30, at Golden Gate hall. The ladies of the various committees are working like beavers to make the ball decided success,
 Mrs. fl. WakeielG,- the dressmaker at the Hotel Lawrence, has been en- gagged to make up the costumes. The management suggests that orders be sent in to Mrs. Wakefield at the Hotel Lawrence as soon as possible.
 masquerade is just the thing to stir things up, 50 the ladies who are promoting the coming ball will have g hearty support.
 Golden Gate hall will be tastefully decorated and properly heated for the occasion. Dres' ing rooms have been secured for the evening in Golden Gate 2 hotel. and everything that will tend to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests will be attended to by the club.
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
uaitedA States Marshal Ex. ! poets a Steamer.
WiTHlN; \. FEW DAYS
fte Thinks That the Nome City rtAy
 Show Up in the Roadstead4 Within
 a4Fcw~ Days What Captaia. Ca;ae Said hooking for the Bear.

United Staies Marshal Richards. WI 0 is man of few words, is dail z scan ming the southern horizon for the ar- pearance Of a steamer. He is con ti,lelrtly expecting ore. It is the one City, well known to Nomans, and,is tine m'operty of Marshal Eiqhal-l's frend F.. F. Cainc. the well-known ship ing man of Seattle. It was Captain Caine' $ earnest desire to have one of his steamers reach Nome first last spring but, as is known. he failed bysa few days, the Jeanie having ploughe1 her way in ahead of all competitors. Cap tain .Caine told. Marshal Richards that he. intepded to haze the Nome City leave Seattle for, Nome. on or about November l, believing that the steamer would have no difficulty in reaching or leaving Nome any time in November And this is why Marshal Richards is looking for a steamer ''from below early next week.
 A we'll known Nome. ci sMer declares that if the Nome City does not arrive the revenue cutter Bear will, and that Judge Moves wall be the principal pas senger. He intimated that he had some silver that he was willing to squapder on the proposition, but when called he concluded he might put it to better use. Thereupon he bought an option on Dry creek bench claim from Kelly, the druggist.
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
Drinks 12I.7 Cents. at the, Old
 Reliable Hunter Saloon.

The, manager of the old reliable Hunter Saloon, who always has sold and will cOntinueto sell only first-class liquors, has concluded to reduce the price of drinks to l2a cents each, ashe feels ne can afford to do so better than anY other first-class house in Nome, having. over $45,OOO worth. of Iieuors and cigars stored in, the. waschouse of the N. A. T. & T. Co.,, and which must be sold during the winseF. Remember. the only whiskies sold over the Hunter bar are Hunter Rye, Hermitage Rye and Old Crow Bourbon, none of them less thsreiRht years old and all purely straight whiskies direct from the dis tiaeries. Miners going out on the trail should take a few bottles of Hunter, Hermitage or Old Crow with them. We make specially of furnishing mushers as we'll as. families with first class liquOrs at bottom prices. Physi- clans will find the same strictly pure wines and liquors as we have furnish ed in the past. If you are not already . patron of the Hunter call and you will receive tirst-class treatment.
 THE HUNTER,
 Corner First Ave. and Hunter way.
The Nome nugget., 1901-11-09
Notice of, Forfeiture.

NOME, Alaska. October 3G 1901.
 To James, Warren Dickson: You are hereby one hundred and fifteen dollars, in labor in performing the assessment work for the year laOl. upon that certain claim known as the Fish claim, containing twenty acres, more or lcss placer mining claim on Fish creek, a tribn- tary of solomon river, in the Bonanza Min ing District District of Alaska, as will ap- raar bs certificate filed August 2Sth, A. D. 1899, in the ofice of the recorder of the said dis trict, iIl-Orsier to hold said mining property under the proviSop of St1tion 232t of the Re viSed Statutes of the United States. being the amount required to hold the same for the year 1901.
 You will please take notice that if you do not within ninety days aftert he publication of .his notice pay your proportion, or if you refuse to pay yOur proportion oz such expenditure us aforesaid. us co-oWner, your. in.tTeSt t. in said claim will becOme the property of the under signed. under said section 1924 Revised Stat utes of the United States.
 Oct30 WILLIAM NIELSEN.