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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
SUIT OVER A DOG.
Two Charlton People Enter Litiga-
ton About Spitz.
SEEMS ACASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Man Placed Under Arrest With Large
Number of Pairs of Footgear in His
Possession-other News from Lucas
County's Capital.

Charlton, Jan. 31.-A dog case, that
had it gone on thru the courts, might
have proven as famous as the cele-
DRAFTED Jones County calf case, was
begun here Tuesday before Justice
Long by Lee Culbertson The case
was for the possession of white
spitz dog claimed by himself and
Miss Anna Myers. 1t appears that
both of them purchased a dog when
a pup and both attempted to raise it,
but the dog would not stay at home
and both he and Miss Myers say it
would leave them for weeks at time.
Miss Myers picked the dog up on the
street the other day and took it home
and tied it up. Lee wanted it but
she refused to give it up when he be-
gan legal proceedings and the case
went before Justice Long where it
was settled by Lees paying the costs
and taking possession of the dog.
The peculiar part was that both par
ties were positive of the identity of
the dog from a peculiar mark on it's
ear, which was on the dog in ques-
tion. Whether there were two dogs
marked in exactly the same manner
or whether someone stole the dog
when small and sold it to both par
Ties is Stlll mystery.
The officers from Lucas brought
fellow by the name of C. w. Jones to
Charlton Wednesday and lodged him
in the county Jail. The fellow had
gotten in some kind of trouble and
had a large quantity of shoes viii en-
he had been selling which were suppos-
: ed to have been stolen. He has been
sentenced to ten days in the county
Jail where he will await an inquiry by
the officers.
Ed Guthrie of Aledo, ILL.,, is visiting
his friend Oscar Clay, of this place.
H. g. Rumsey, of Des Moines, is
spending a few days in the city the
guest of his friend, George Ramsey.
w. B. Penich, of Tingley, was visit
ing relatives in Charlton on Tuesday.
Rev. J. P. Borg and wife are the
proud parents of 10-pound baby
boy
J. R. Hurford was business visitor
In Melrose on Tuesday.
V. e. Spiker departed Wednesday
for few days business trip to Kan
sas City.
Geo. Taylor of Oskaloosa. grand
chancellor of the colored Odd Fellows
lodge of Iowa went down to Cleveland
No. on Tuesday where he organized
a new lodge of forty members. Several
colored Odd Fellows from Charlton
went down to assist him in his work
4 and al report fine time =, : -
Eugene Adams, who has been work
ing for Gus Mcfarland on the south
side, has resigned his position and
departed Tuesday for Osceola, where
he will enter the restaurant and
lunch counter business.
Mrs. Holland of Leon, is visiting
friends and transacting business i'll
Charlton.
Mrs. T. NJ. Stuart and daughter
Louise are spending the week in Chi
cago.
Miss Grace Yengal entertained a
few of her friends with an evening
at cards Tuesday. There were about
dozen young people present and
progressive high five was the game
of the evening. Light refreshments
were served.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
MuntervilIe.

Munterville, Jan. 31.-Mrs. John
Rose from The Dalles, Oregon, is Wis
iting her brother, Gust Burgeson, this
week. She has been with her sister,
Mrs. Johnson, of Givin for the past
four weeks and she and her sister,
Nellie, will return to Oregon next
week.
Bernard Johnson, of Givin, is visit
ing his uncle, Gust Burgeson, few
days.
Chas. Anderson, near Willard, who
is dangerously i'll with the rheumatism
lis in just about the same condition.
William Fulgman attended church
in Christiansburg Sunday.
Frank Smith was hunting after the
last fall of snow and got on the track
|of a fox near Willard and after track
ing it for several hours had the sat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
VILLAGE Creek.

Village Creek, Jan. 31.-John En-
gels has sold his farm to Charles H.
Smyth, of Wichita, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Burton gave a
dance Friday night. A large crowd
was present and all report a good
time.
Fred Eastburn was in Ottumwa
Monday.
Mike Schwartz spent Tuesday even.
ing at the home of Peter Schwartz.
The protracted meetings at Pleas.
ant Home are quite a success and are
being largely attended.
Mrs. Lewis BOSNIAN spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Chris BOSNIAN.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
A 100000 Horse.

New York, Jan. Hamburg, the
peer of any thorobred that ever faced
a starter of royal blood lines and
kingly appearance, was knocked down,
to w. G. Whitney at Madison Square
Garden this morning for 100000, the
second highest price ever paid at pub
lie auction for a horse in America.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
Batavia.

Batavia, Jan. 31.-Mrs. G. d. Tinsley
and brother, Lee McNiel, attended the
wedding of Miss Burnaugh and Mr..
Broadfield, at the brides home near
Bladensburg last Wednesday night.
Miss Pearl Spelman, of Danville, is
visiting friends in our city.
Meetings closed az the Christian
church last Thursday night.
Mrs. H. l.. Ogden visited in He'd
rick last week.
Clate Monger, of Canbul, was on
Cur streets last Thursday.
John Lutz spent Sunday with his
parents.
Mrs. Birdie Hillhouse, Of De Beque,
Colo, arrived Friday for an extended
visit with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Gabbert.
John Puffenborger is moving to Sell
ma:
Miss Esther Lutz went to Clarinda
Sunday to spend few weeks with her
sister.
Miss Mae Belvel. from Des Moines,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
Contest Over Rice VIII.

New York, Jan. 31.-The citations
in the proceedings for the probate of
the alleged second will of millionaire
William Marsh Rice are returnable
today. As both wills are to be con-
tested Surrogate Fitzgerald decided
to consolidate the proceedings, and
will hear both cases on Monday,
Feb. 4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
Drive Out Slot Machines.

Kansas City, No. Jan. 31.-A lively
war is in progress against the slot
machines. The grand jury has con-
sidered the cases and District Attor-
ney Hadley is proceeding vigorously
in the matter. He is determined to
drive every slot machine out of the
city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
LEGAL.

"A hereby given to ali persons interested, that
on the 31st day of January, A D. 1861, the
undersigned was appointed BY the Clerk of the
District Court of Wapel1o County, Iowa, Ad-
ninistrator of tile estate of r. c. Citizens,
deceased, late of said County. All persons in
debted to said estate will make payment TO the
undersigned, and those having claims against
the same will present them, legally anthem
ticated to said Court for allowance.
Dated January 31st, 1901.
MARTHA A. CITIZENS.
Administrators.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
LOSES VOICE THRU GRIEF.
Sad Case of Benton Harbor Girl, De.
serted by an Actor.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Jan. 81
Friends have received word from Miss
Lillian Hittell, the beautiful singer
who recently married Lewis Kirby,
champion whistler of the world" and
alleged bigamist, stating that worry
over the disappearance OF her hus-
band has resulted in the loss of her
voice. The unfortunate girl is at War.
saw, Ind, where Kirby left her in his
flight from justice. Miss Hittell is
without money and her only means of
livelihood was in her sweet voice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
Fairview.

Fairview, Jan. 31.-Revival meet
ings at Mt. Zion are progressing very
admirably under the leadership OF
Rev. Eyestone.
Fred Haynes transacted business
in this section last Friday.
Miss Mabel Copeland and brother
Wade, of County Line, attended Sun
day school at Fairview last Sabbath
Rev. B. Peebler and VIM. Stapleton
of near Batavia, were business callers
here Monday.
Miss Mabel Swane returned to her
school duties last Monday morning
and reports her sister much better.
G. E. Valley, assessor, has finished
his work in this precinct.
Some of the sick people of this com
munity are convalescent
Orris Campbell called on friends
here Tuesday evening.
In the absence of the presiding ell
der, Rev. Cooper, Rev. Boyd, of Selma
conducted the quarterly meeting ser
vices at Mt. Zion last Sabbath.
Miss Clara B. Grice visited Sunday
at the Parker home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31

IS spending few days with her sis
Ter, Mrs. H. H. Brown.
Wesley Bradfield, of Fairfield, was
In town last Thursday
Cora Mcneil resumed her school
duties Monday after weeks Illness.
w. S. Campbell is on the sick list.
Mrs. McNiel and daughter, Mrs. G.
D. TiIsley visited friends at Compe-
tine this week.
MIR. Nehre made business trip to
Fairfield Monday
Mrs. Foreman ana daughter. Miss
Mary, visited over Sunday with Mrs
Jas. Under, of Libertyville.
MIR. Wagner spent Sunday at Roy
Glotfeltie's, near Libertyville.
John Foreman, of Agency, was in
our city last Thursday.
Rev. Shane filled his regular APP
pointment Sunday night.
Mrs. Lizzie Copeland is improving
slowly.
Frank Tinsley, cashier of the Stock
port bank, spent Sunday with his par.
ents.
There was a sociel dance at the
home of Vol Orndorfs Wednesday
night, also one at Enoch Deans Tues.
day night. A good time was enjoyed
at each place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31

Chairman to Address Business Men.
Jersey City, Jan. 31.-The Jersey
City Board of Trade will have their an
nual dinner tonight at the Jersey City
club house. WI Ting Fang, the Chi
nese minister, will be the principal
speaker. Major General Joseph
Wheeler and Bird S. Coler, controller
of New York will deliver addresses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
Rathburn.

&
Rathburn, Jan. 31.-The hopes of
the ice men are rising again as re-
suit of the recent cold weather.
Mrs. Lowthers spent Sunday and
Monday with home folks in Center
vile.
Miss Agnes Patterson returned to
Centerville Tuesday after ten days
visit at home.
The mines are working every day
and could employ more men.
George Vedas returned Monday
from Roslyn, Wash, where he has
been working the past several
months.
Mrs. E. Simmerman and Mrs. G.
Simmons were Mystic visitors Tues
day.
T. R. Rody of Forbush, was in town
Monday.
Frank Bunetta has just completed
new barn on his premises on East
Elm street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
DAMAGES HEAVY.
Beers Destroy Property of the Value
of 100000 Pounds.

Cape Town, Jan. 31.-A Boer atck
on the Boksburg mines resulted in
100000 damage. TIL commissioner
at Krconstadt reports that Andres
Vessels, one of the peace ENJOYS, was
shot at Klipfontein Monday by order
of DeWet
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31
BidWelI.

Bidwell, Jan. 31.-Misses Mary and
Bridget Gowen are visiting near Mel
rose.
Marion Johnson and wife, of Kan
sas, are visiting relatives here.
A goodly number of the young peo-
pie in Bear Creek neighborhood per-
petrated surprise on John Traves
one evening recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Grooms gave a
social dance Thursday night.
The Glentzer family are entertain
ing relatives from Hiteman.
Andrew Johnson and wife and Miss
Cora Johnson and wife and Miss Cora
Johnson, of Munterville, visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Chisman
Sunday
Mrs. P. R. Brooks has had quite a
siege of grip, but is now much better.
Ben Cottrell went to Mystic Tues
day.
Alfred Perry is expected back in his
old position Wednesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-31

isfaction of getting shot and killing
it. 1t is very seldom any hunters get
such game nowadays.
Sven Pearson and brother N. P.
Pearson, went to Hiteman today in
response to a call from their brother,
Alex Pearson, who is quite sick.
Rev. A. E. Mcneil went to Hiteman
Wednesday to attend missionary meet
| ing of the Lutheran congregation
which is in progress there this week.
Anyone wishing to subscribe for the
Courier can hand in their names any
time to l.. l.. Swenson, who will be
glad to forward their subscriptions to
the Courier office any time Also any
one having any news items please
hand or send them to him as all the
Munterville readers will be interested
in any such items.
Miss Annie Warren commenced
school again last Monday after a
weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hall visited Mr.
and Mrs. julius Fulgman Sunday.
Sven Pearson and family and Miss
Ella Hall visited with L. L. Sven.
sons Sunday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05
Pretty Fancy Stocks.

For stock which can be depended
upon to look well, wear well and be be-
coming there can be mentioned the one
turnover edge of lace. The edge can be
Of embroidery II desired. though lace is
daintier. There are two trimmings
very popular, one of which may be en-
tirely new. 1t Is that of the hand paint
ed Spanish lace applique, which is to
be used so extensively this year upon
yokes and fiounces and upon skirts If
enough of 1t can be obtained. Down in
the old treasure chests there are un-
doubtedly yards and yards of Spanish
lace, says the Montreal Star. This, If
brought out, will be found to contain
some lovely roses and leaves and other
floral designs. Women OF taste are
painting these in their natural colors,
choosing pink designs and coloring the
Spanish lace roses until they are in ex-
quisite bloom. The roses are then cut
out and are appliqued upon the yollcs
OF satin waists or upon skirts as side
panels, or are used for hip treatment.
Flounces of net lace are appliqued with
these Spanish lace flowers with most
delightful results. Quite different
style of applique. though not less
beautiful one, is that of the cretonne
flower. CretOnne, with many women
is associated with chair coverings and
cushions, but there comes this year a
fine, dainty variety of this goods beau
tlfully figured and suitable for gowns.
A whole gown of cretonne is scarcely
to be thought of, but if the figures are
cut out they make very pretty ap-
plique and can be used in place of lace,
especially upon cloth gowns or upon
wash dresses,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05
The DlIatory Woman.

When women have an appointment
to meet down town at certain place,
each fingers in her own apartment un-
til the hour set for the meeting so that
she won't have to wait an unconscious
bic time for the other at the rcndez-
vous. Femininity is almost invariably
late, even for business engagements,
and any excuse it offers, however triv-
ial, it thinks should be accepted as
valid.
At catching trains and boats the dila-
tory sex is nevertheless unusually
adept. 1t is said by those who are fond
of gathering such statistics that one
woman misses a train to about ten
men. Madam, however oblivious she
may be of time in other matters, If she
is going away is sure to be at the sta
ton bright and early and with 90 min
utes to spare. Whether this proves that
the sex is selfish or merely that it is in
the language of the times, "long head
ed" is question for consideration.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05

1t Is fact seemingly known to very
few people that there are actually Ia
dies who have the right and privilege
to sit in the British parliament, writes
Clement Scott in The Free Lance.
There can be no doubt, according to
many excellent authorities, that those
few people who are 'peeresses In their
own right" can claim to sit in the house
of lords during any ordinary assembly
of that hoHse.
Such ladies' as the Countess of Gro
martie, the Baroness Conyers and the
Baroness Burdett-Coutts might at any
time create a sensation throughout the
empire by appearing In person and
claiming to take their seats In that
house, and if they can sit and vote
there they can certainly take part in
actual debates of the house.
What would happen should any such
lady venture to exercise her peeress'
rights In that direction the Imagination
fails to conceive, but 1t is easily seen
that with the ideas which are at pres
ent in the air with regard to the adj
vance of women we may ere long have
some peeress in her own right or even
more than one who will insist on these
rights being accorded. Then what an
upheaval of parliamentary tradition
and custom there will be!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05
Chicago Women Who Swim

The white marble swimming pool of
the Chicago Womans Athletic club Is
one of the most largely patronized
places in that town now that warm
weather is approaching. During the
morning hours the bath is in constant
use, and here may be seen many of the
leaders of Chicago's swell set, arrayed
In gorgeous spring style bathing gowns,
doing aquatic "stunts" copied from the
mermaids. The most skillful of all
these fair swimmers is Miss Stella
Amick, the swimming Instructor. At
some time during every morning the
women pupils all sit around the edge of
the pool with their feet hanging in the
water and watch Miss Amick while she
performs tricks which would make
even the fishss stare, If there were any
there.
Among her accomplishments is her
ability to float on her side, which, it is
said, not one person in a hundred can
do. She can entirely submerge herself
and walk on the bottom of the pool
One OF her diving speclalties is called
'the sea lion" because, instead of
pointing her hands over her head in
the usual manner, she keeps her arms
at the side. And when 1t comes to
somersaults in the water she can outdo
even the small boy on terra tirma
Among her more humorous perform
ances is her imitation of startish
when her arms and legs revolve in
rapid succession about her body, and
her Imitation of bicycle scorcher,
only the head in strained position be-
ing out Of the water, while the pedal
ing motions are made by climbing, as
II were, through the water.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05
Children and Sweet Stuffs.

1t Is necessary to make some kind of
stand against the physical demoraliZa-
tion of the rising generation by the in
ordinate consumption of cheap confec-
tionery. Mrs. Creighton, the wife of the
late bishop Of London, has urged again
and again the necessity for checking
the wholesale consumption of sweet
stuff by the children of the poorer
classes, and it is admitted by the doc
tors in poor neighborhoods that 1t is to
the continual eating of lollipops that
the wretched digestlons, frequent gas
trio troubles and enfeebled stamina of
those who are to form the future back
bone of the nation are due. What the
public house is to the father, the sweet
stuff shop has become to the child.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05

since its inception, first as recording
secretary and then as corresponding
secretary, she is qualified to hold the
Official reins for two years. Aside
from work IN the Des Moines Woman's s
club she is connected with the d. A.
Il. and a conversation club In her own
city. She Is also known to club wo-
men outside the state and as an active
alumna of the University of Wiscon-
sin.
There Is one splendid thing Mrs
Bailey proposes to do as president, and
that is develop the rural club idea
There is the Harrisburg Literary club,
near Bonaparte, Ia., for instance, made
up Of 20 farmers wives, many OF
whom drive miles every two weeks to
hear n literary programme in some
centrally located farmhouse. 1t is not
the city club woman who needs the in
spiration of club life 30 much as the
isolated country woman, so contends
hrs. Bailey, and It is hoped to make
the Club for country women" numer-
Gus In Iowa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05

last drawing room held by Queen Vic
toria this blond flower of the nci th
countrie came to kiss her sovereign's
hand, and, dim though the queens eye
sight was, she promptly commented on
the fair lovellness of her youthful sub
ject. 1t is said on good authority that
as Lady Henry went by the queen,
turning to the Princess of Wales said
smilingly: "If | We're young, l would
ask that pretty woman to become n
member of my household and have her
portrait painted, as Mary III had Knel-
Ter paint her court beauties. 1t Is q
delightful thing, my dear, to have
sweet women always about one"
Perhaps the present queen bore her
predecessors good advice in mind, for
her court ladies', as chosen so far, are
all fair to look upon, and Lady Henry
Bentick has been commanded to serve
In the great coronation celebration. In
appearance this lady is a rare and
very exquisite blonde, delicate of fea-
ture and possessed Of a uniquely per-
feet throat. About her neck she in
variably wears n string of wonder
full deeply pink pearls that are heir
looms In the Bentick family, which is
the family name of the enormously
wealthy dukedom of Portland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05

An ingenious inventor recently no
ticed that housekeepers frequently find
1t very difficult to keep their clothes
lines in proper position, and, investi-
eating further, he learned that all
those who have occasion to use ropes
or cords are often somewhat puzzled
when they are called upon to tighten
them or to maintain them i'll strained
position.
Consequently he set his brains to
work and invented an instrument by
means OF which any rope or cord can
be easily and securely frightened and
held in position. The instrument con-
sists of an iron rod, at one end of
which are two other small, perpendicu-
lar rods, while at the other end is a
wooden handle, similar to crank and
which serves the same purpose. The
slack portion of the cord is rolled
around two perpendicular rods, and
then by simply moving the crank the
rope can be tightened to any extent
desired. AS soon as the crank begins
to work the rope begins to wind itself
around the rods, and when it is suffi-
ciently frightened the free end can be
securely fastened by means of prop.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-06-05

For ironing fold the skirt straight
down the middle of the back and iron
the body smooth, taking care to move
the iron mainly straight with the wrap.
Next fold n sleeve fiat along the sloped
seam and iron 1t upon both sides. Iron
first through the middle, then take hold
OF the wristband or shoulder with the
left hand and hold taut till the iron
goes quite to the joint. Open the wrist
band, lay 1t fiat and iron hard upon the
wrong side, then turn upon the right
side. Then comes the tug OF war; other
wise. ironing the bosom.
First fasten the neckband properly.
Next slip the bosom board inside the
shirt and spread the bosom smooth
upon 1t, pressing 1t out simultaneously
with both hands. With thin, clean
cloth wet the whole linen surface light
ly with weak, raw starch. Rub 1t in
very well, and II any place feels sticky
wipe 1t off with cloth dipped in tepid
water. Have the iron hot enough to
yellow dry cloth II left to stand on it
ten minutes. Begin at the bottom OF
the bosom and iron straight toward
the neck, up the middle. holding the
neCkband In the left hand and pulling
hard against the iron. Here as much
depends on the left hand as the right
The knack lies mainly in knowing how
TO pull properly.
II the bosom wrinkles or forms one
OF the warps known to laundresses as
"cat faces" wet the place with clear
water, stretch 1t smooth and iron over
again. Rub the iron over the white
wax, also In the salt tray, to insure n
perfectly smooth surface. II the starch
is right-properly made and applied-it
will not stick to the face. But II n yel-
lowy crust forms upon the iron tip
scratch 1t off with blunt knife and be
sure to wax and salt polish the iron
again before settling 1t on the shirt.
When the whole bosom is smooth
and nearly dry, take one OF the polish
ing irons, not quite so hot as the 9th
ers, rub the face of it with either pol
ishing wax or white soap and press the
bosom hard all over, bearing hardest
upon the rounded iron point Iron and
polish cuffs on flannel covered board
Wet them also with raw starch or,
more properly starch water. Press
first upon the wrong side with very
hot iron snd turn upon the Eight side
only when nearly dry.