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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Yankton. s. D., Oct. 15.-The treaty
ecure with the Rosebud Sioux IN
dams in Inspector James Mclaughlin.
hroue the agency of Senator Gamble:
for the cession OF all OF
Gregory county not already plated.
The county contains $4,000 acres; tina
included In the treaty amounts to 49,
600 acres. 1t will probably be opened
n settlement next spring.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
NORTH DAKoTANs PLEASED.
Election of Chaplain Pierce to Sue
ceed ishop EdsaU.

Fargo, N. D., Oct. Is. - No class of
people will he more pleased than the
military over the election of Chaplain
Pierce of the regular army to be bishop
of the Episcopal church of North Da-
kota. He was chaplain in the Eighth
army corps in the Philippines. and In
that position endeared himself TO all
the members of the different regiments,
and especially to the North Dakotans.
to whom he had been especially kind.
When a movement was inaugurated in
North Dakota to make him the success
sor of Bishop Edsall the officers of the
North Dakota volunteers Immediately
began to work In his interest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
SMOKE IN THEIR TENT.

Two Old Soldiers Burned, One Per-
bnpS Fatally.
La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 15.-Henry Hud-
son and John Benson, two old soldiers,
aged sixty-one and sixty years, re-
spectively, were nearly burned to death
while camping near Capol Bluff, only
a few miles from here. They were
asleep in their tent, but previously had
been smoking. and it is thought sparks
fell in the straw in the bottom of the
tent. Both men were seriously burned
and Benson nay die.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
.or,pEp rY
!. FAMILY Has Unpleasant
I~antnre.


bpeso' Adventure.
ua,ls. S. D.. Oct. 13. - Mrs.
w. uall a Minnesota woman who,
husband. was travelling
the country in a covered wag-
sIved here ina badly wounded
~. as the result of an adventure
highwayman. While encamped
tight near Pipestone, Mimi,
.s,t was entered by two men who
rsvolvers in Mrs. Halls face as
$50 from her bed. The visitors
All, ssr TO throw up her hands. At
s,me time they fired their revol-
bullet struck Mrs. Hall In the
4 several other shots were fired.
.ore Of them took effect. When
nan attempted to eject the men
4 sleo covered him with their weap-
"A after ransacking the contents
NJ tent. departed. The robbers took
\, dollar Hall possessed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week Co
Northwestern Inventors.

John Nj. Bryant, Minneapolis, Mimi.
thill coupling; Fred Cooley, Minneap-
ellis, Mimi, fire-prcof grain elevator;
Robert Helmer. Hutchinson, Mimi. BIZ
cycle support; John A. Larson, Hay
field, Minns fertilizer distributor;
Halver O. Sageng, Minneapolis. MIMI,
vehicle tongue: Gilbert Syvelson. Wall
nut Grove. Mimi. tongs; William Will
Jams. Austin, Mi1n.. hot-air
Lothrop 4 Johnson. patent attorneys. OH q
OH Pioneer PrN1 Bldg. st. Paul. Mimi.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
nv RALLonN.

Paris. Oct. Is. - Count de la vauIx.
who is attempting TO cross the Med
~itesranean In a balloon. started from
Toulon with some companions at 11:l5
Saturday night. The airship Travelled
slowly to the southwark n was soon
lost TO sight.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Searching for His mother,

ssha' Wis, Oct. 10. - Earl C.
an prominent manufacturer of
49, Colo, is in Kenosha making
hsr ! md some trace OF his
~ MRS James Brown, who dis
n. from Kenosha under the mys-
81, circumstances more than TWEEN
Snt years ago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Theke Good New pays.

Are my Goldfish balls as good II
those your mother made. David?"
Better, my dear. 100 per GER better.
We didn't have any homeless Goldfish In
those days. and every time we had
Goldfish balls somebody got choked."-
Chicago Record Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Farmer. Are nuyinr Land.

80 rails, Mimi, Oct. 13.--Auditor
conducting a state land sale
aaa the crowd is finding 1t difficult
sanding Don in the court
land is bringing about 50
Farmers are buying most of
u, SPECTATORS finding 1t difficult
FApete with the farmers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

N = y, Oct. 13.-Harry Wilson.
|se,t le 10 In Michigan. fell into
N seder of a separator on John
ana iour miles southeast OF
hxss. received injuries which will
shase ne ampctation OF his left
N ~ me elbow and his left leg
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

crookston, Mimi. Oct. 15.-John Hoff-
man. a farmer living south OF the city.
attempted TO drive home his cattle.
which had strayed on the land OF his
neighbor, when the latter and his hired
man set upon Hoffman and mauied him
numerically. They also compelled
norman 10 kneel and pray at the point
NJ a revolver. Warrants for the arrest
of both assaiIants have been issued.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Played with a Loaded shell.

mVur, ). D., Oct. 13.-Roy Couron.
son OF N. A. Couron OF this city,
10oner victim of the careless use Of
E.*oer. While at school he OBJ
a loaded 4i-shell, and in trying
~ y through a hole I'm a piece OF
J exploded, the ball going
.sa the fleshy part Of his left leg,
ABOVE the knee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Oct. 13. - Gov. Van SAINT,
Tomlinson of the st. Peter insane
Pln and President Leavitt of the
beard of control were present at
graduating exercises of the atten-
Is training class at the Minnesota
Pl for the feeble-minded. The class
smaller than usual, having but
I members. The diplomas were
Eefred by Coy. Van SAINT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
y Ferrets Found Five Millions,

IVA Falls, Iowa, Oct. 13.-Five mill
|coliars of property that has escaped
Fuon since 1896 is the astounding
: made by the tax ferrets en-
BY the board of supervisors OF
Fly county to unearth property
nas escaped the assessors the past
years, or has been purposely con-
~ Dy the residents of that county.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
why He Did IL.

Mother-Goodness gracious. Williei
What do you mean by spllling the milk
and honey on the floor?
W~illie-Susie wanted to play we was
in Canaan. the promised land, Juse like
the Rible.-Fliegender Rlaetter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Piaywright-I a mgoing TO call my
new farce An Eight Day Clock"
Asklt-Why?
Playwright-So 1t win be sure OF a
weeks run whenever I start st.-Baiti-
more American.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
nona Tor CbIp..e Tra.rn,,~

Pekin. Oct. 15.-The Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries yesterday performed their
last official act and forwarded to the
Spanish minister. who is the dean Of
the diplomatic corps. a bond for the In
demnity of 45o. 00o. 900 taels.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Firc Cause. Heaxy TO-.

Baltimore. Oct. is. Fire which &C.
Cured yesterday In the notion house OF
John Al. Horner Il Co. caused q loss OF
so. 0c0; fully insured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
Flax Baa,x go.

Of N. d., Oct. l3.-Twelve
NJ hss over this section OF North
AZ thoroughly soaked the un-
gh. ana even stacks are wet
aot 4. undreds Of acres OF nax
threshed this fall.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
MRS. RDAD.

She Vas N Great Granddaughter of
Benjsmfn Franklin.
Philadelphia, Oct. Is. - Mrs. r. d.
Gillespie. a great granddaughter OF
Benjamin Franklin and one OF the
city's most prominent women, died at
her home here, aged eighty years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17
y" Had to BE Amput.,.d.

IVA, Oct. 13. - Arthur Will
a :. Frank Wilkins. river land
hst osuen. was shot in the right
aehing, and the doctors had
the aim just below the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

h elections IN Cuba for all offices
sxceot president win be held Dec II
next. and that for president will take
Mace Feb. "a. Cuba's national holiday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
easier TO use and color more goods brigh-
ter and faster colors than any other dye
Sold by druggists, l0c per package
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

A race horse, travelling at fun speed.
clears twenty feet at a stride. an os-
trich. thirty feet.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Agents and solicitors should not fail
to read adv. OF Household Guest CO. in
this paper. Their offer IL very liberal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Eric permanently cured. No nts or nervousness srsur
III = FIRST days use OF DIR. khnefs Great Nerve Aestor.
err. Send for FREE 82. 90 trial bottle and treatiso
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

1t is to convince him Of the truth OF
your statement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

George III. had tie family faint Of
lunacy. and for many years was In
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

Ancestors often resemble potatoeB--
the best o them are under ground.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17


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and large !
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sutphen aa
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-10-17

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
CROP BULLETIN.
Conditions of the State as Reported by
Weather Bureau,


Des Moines. July l7.-Another week
Of Intense heat and severe drought
must be added to the record of this OK
ceptienal season. The maximum tent
peratures have ranged from 100 to 1O3
on four to five days in numerous locali-
ties, and the general excess has been
Z to degrees in the daily means. The
air has been excessively dry as well as
hot, with occasional brisk winds add
ing to the intensity of the drought.
On the evening of the 18th portion
OF the southeastern quarter of the
state was favored by refreshing show
ers, which brought temporary relief
in the dryest part of the state
The hay crop has been saved in the
best condition Harvesting has been
quite general in the prematurely ripen-
ed grain fields, with variable results
as to quality of the crop; but general
ly the small grain crops will be below
standard weight and less than aver
age yield Potatoes, pastures and
garden truck of all kinds have suffered
greatest damage.
Reports as to the corn crop indicate
that 1t has suffered some injury within
quite limited areas, and on light, sandy
or hard-pan soils; but the bulk OF the
crop, in at least four-tifth of the state,
is stoutly holding it's own with promise
OF fair output. But the result is con-
ttngent upon relief in the near future
Raspberries, blackberries and apples
have been materially injured
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

tF'rom Tuesdays Dailv.1
Lamp Oil stove soc, at Keating's.
David Ulrey, of Martinsburg, is in
the city today on business.
William Johnson, of Agency, is at.
tending to business matters in the city
today.
Samuel Harter left last evening on
the Rock Island for a business trip
through Oklahoma.
John H. Spry, country treasurer, who
has been i'll for the past week, is re-
ported to be convalescing.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Harley B. Ross and Miss Anna b.
Wilcox, Michael Rowland and Miss
Lizzie Brady.
Hon. A. c. Steck, who has been ill
for the past several days, is able to be
at his Office again today, although still
feeling somewhat the worse for his
illness.
Mrs. Mary E. Candy of Broken
Bow, Neb.. was in the city this morn
ing enroute home from Eldon, where
she has been visiting relatives. Mrs.
Candy was accompanied to this city
by E, G. Phelps. T
Rollin J. Fry, of Fairfield, and grad.
uate Of Parsons college, succeeds H .
G. Cook as travelling solicitor for the
Courier. The Courier believes in col
lege men when they demonstrate their
ability to do things" as Mr. Fry is
doing. z
The first load of new wheat was
brought to Ottumwa yesterday by
Sherman Parker, of Green township.
1t yielded twenty bushels per acre and
weighed 61k pounds to the bushel II
is of the turkey red variety and has
very fine berry.
The commissioners of insanity held a
meeting yesterday evening and found
a Ed. Eslinger to be insane and ordered
him sent to the county farm The
statement made yesterday that Eslin-
ger was at large was erroneous, as he
was confined in the city Jail at the
time, having been released for only a
short time Saturday night.
The city council held regular meet
ing last evening at which importan-
business was transacted in compare
lively short time. Among the more
notable matters passed upon were the
letting of the contract for the remodel.
ing of the city hall, the payment of
several bills and claims, the decision
to buy a new horse for the fire de-
partment, the allowing of money on
estimates for city work, the second
and third readings and the adoption
of the new Salvation Army ordi.
nance" and the ordering of special
election in the Fourth ward.
This morning Officer G. A. Pitts, OF
the local police, found in the second
hand store of ]. Redmond, in this city
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
THE M'eLRoYs.
History of the Scctch-lrsh MoE,roys
In America.

In America.
Rev. j. M. McElroy, of this city. is
the author and publisher OF a hand
some volume of 1873 pages, entitled
The Scotch-Irish McElroys in Ameri-
ca" 1t is history of the family and
contains the geneology of the Noel
roys in the different states from Penn.
sylvania to the far west, and from the
Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. 1t
is work that displays the most care.
ful research, and is valuable contri-
button to biographical history.
There are many noted men who are
included in the McElroy clan, and
among rnose who claim descent from
the maternal side Of the house is ex.
Governor Proctor Knott, of Kentucky
There are also a number of ministers
of the gospel among the McElroys. In
this locality the members of the fam.
lily are e. E., R. N, John NJ. and Neyin
McElroy.
The book is illustrated with, por
traits finely executed. The printing Is
done by the Brandon Printing Co., OF
Albany, N. Y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18

surgical operation this morning. A
piece of bone was removed from his
right leg and it is now thought that
he will soon recover.
7. R. Cloudas, who has for some
time conducted grocery store in the
West End, has been compelled to dis
continue the business, owing to failing
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gobble of Rose
vile, Ohio, were in the city this morn
ing enroute to Khkville to visit rela-
tives. While in the city, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gobble visited at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Logan on Chester avenue.
Mrs. Ben Grips left this morning on
Burlington No. 8 for Santa Paula Cal
ifornia, for an extended visit with rel
atiyes. Mrs. Grips will also visit at
Los Angeles, and on her return to OF
tumwa, stop at Denver, Col, and Ord,
Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Langford went
to Drakeville this morning in response
to telegram announcing the death of
Mrs. Langfords father, G. w. Allen,
whose death occurred yesterday after
noon. The deceased was 76 years of
age and was born near Lexington, KY,
Besides Mrs, Langford the deceased
also leaves two sons. Jacob of Drake
vile, and James. of Bladensburg, and
one daughter, Mrs. Eliza McNulty. of
Floris.
Conductor M. T. Patton of Ottumwa
who was recently transferred to a run
on the south branch, has moved his
family to this city Mrs. Patton and
son, Teddy, arrived last Thursday
morning =" y Mrs. Fannie Bremhorst
of Ottumwa returned home Monday
evening after few weeks visit in this
city with her mother, Mrs. John Moon
IS John Johnson OF Ottumwa, one
of the employees in Scase's store, ex-
poets to spend Sunday in Charlton
with Peter Benson. 81 Mrs. Lulu
Downs of Ottumwa spent a few days
in Charlton last, week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ralston. y
Mrs. Susan Alexander of Ottumwa ar
rived Thursday for visit with hel
niece, Mrs. James Knox. $ Mrs
Florence Staebler of Ottumwa former
ly of this city spent Friday and Satur
| day with Mrs. w. H Brown and other
old friends. W. H. Heating of OF
tumwa spent Sunday in this city with
his wife, who is visiting her sister, Mrs
L. F. Maple. . Miss Margaret Freel
spent a few days last week with
| friends in Ottumwa. Mrs. F. M
Price and daughter visited old friends
| in Ottumwa last Saturday. Mrs
J. r. Barrow returned Friday from q
few days visit with relatives in Ottum
wa. Miss Helen Holmes of Ottum
wa returned home Saturday morning
after few days visit with the family
of Conductor F. M. Price.-Chariton
| Democrat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PEOPLES PULPIT.
9oOCooooooO ooocCoOoooooS

>SCCOOOOOOOOO SOCOC0OOOOO
Jas. Johnston's Candidacy for Sheriff.
Editor Courier: The republicans of
Polk township will present the name
of James Johnston for the nomination
of sheriff subject to the decision of
the next county convention. He is a
man in the prime Of life and weighs
221 pounds. was born and has lived in
this county all of his life thus far and
consequently is product of Wapello
county. He is a splendid specimen of
manhood He is honest in every
respect and his promise to pay is as
good as United States bank note.
He is capable of discharging the du-
ties of the sheriff's Office and in fact
he has all of the qualities combined
to make an ideal sheriff. Consequently
the republicans of Polk township will
take pleasure in presenting his name.
G. H. Chisman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18

was fortunate enough not to be sea-
sick and did not once miss meal dur
ing the whole trip 30 you see enjoy
ed it to the utmost
/ had small accident and as re-
suit, have had to keep very quiet
since coming here and SO have not
had an opportunity of seeing much OF
Liverpool / do not know just what
the outcome will be until l see doctor
again. But just now | cannot walk.
l will remain here a day or son and
will then go to Barrow in Furnace Ian
cashire, where expect to spend some
time working. will write you from
there and then give you an address
Hal, D.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
LOU KNAPP ARRAleNEo.
Trial Is Set For Monday Afternoon BY
Justice Ballard.

j. F. Dings swore out information
yesterday before Justice Ballard charg-
ing Lou Knapp with burglary of his
grocery store on West Second street
on or before June 15.--Knapp will be
remembered as the man who was shot
by officer Pack on that date while try
ing to get away with some goods that
afterwards proved to be the property
of Mr.. Dings.
Knapp, although at the county Jail,
is still unable to walk owing to the
wound inflicted by Officer Pack with
his revolver when he made$the arrest,
Knapp was unable to climb the stair
way to Justice Billiards. Office, but
the Squire went down stairs and held
court long enough to find out that
Knapp pleads not guilty, and to set his
trial for o'clock on July 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
DENIES 1T.
Selma May Says Smallpox Does Not
Exist There.

The Courier is in receipt Of con.
munication from A. B.. Adams, Of Sci.
ma. in which he says that smallpox
in any part of the township in which
Selma is located. He thus corrscts an
item in the Eldon correspondence to
the Courier of July IL. which states
that smallpox had broken out in the
vicinity of Selma. The. correspondent
was evidently misinformed, and the
Courier gladly publishes this article in
the way of a correction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
FROM LIVERPOOL.
Harry Dubois Writes to His Family
Ernn, Ennland

Harry Dubois, son of MI. and Mrs
D. G. Dubois, of this city, is in En-.
gland, and has written the following
letter to his parents: Mr.. Dubois left
Ottumwa June 10 and was formerly
employed at the packing house:
Liverpool, Eng, July 6, 1901.
Dear Folks: / arrived safely but am
quite worn out from travelling. We
had fine trip across the Atlantic
smooth water most all the way. ]
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS.
ottumwa Box Car. Loader Factory is
Beina. ENLARGED.

Extensive improvements are being
made at the plant of the Ottumwa
Box Car Loader company. A large
building is being erected just west of
the factory and will be used for a
foundry. This will furnish more work
and will consolidate the work of manu-
featuring the machines at Ottumwa in.
stead of getting some work done at
other places. 's
A Side Track.
The Milwaukee railroad is building
a side track at the factory of the box
car loader manufactory, an improve
ment that will be a great convenience
to the company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Edward p. Riley Asks to Be Leg
ally Divorced.

L. G. Hendershott. attorney for Mrs.
Katie G. Riley, has filed papers in the
Office of County Clerk Michael, asking
for divorce from her husband, Ed,
ward P. Riley. Mrs. Riley states that
she was married to the defendant in
Aspen, Col, nine years ago. and lived
with him as his wife until three years
ago, when he left her The petition
also states that Mr.. and Mrs Riley
have one child, who has resided with
its mother since the husband and faith.
er went away in 1898.