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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Charlton.

Charlton.
Charlton, June 14.-Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Knipe of Ottumwa were greeting their
old friends here yesterday.
Gross Throckmorton returned home
last evening from Ames, where he has
been attending college.
Miss Willie Elsie Brown arrived
home last evening evening from Des
Moines, where she has been visiting
her sister, Margaret.
Theodore Stuart arrived home today
from Denver, where he has been at
tending school for the last nine
months. He will resume his studies
there again this fall.
Mrs. Anna Sefrit departed Wednes-
day for visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Ollie Cooley, in st. Charles.
Mrs. e. B. Woodland of Atlanta, Ca,
arrived a few days ago for visit with
her old friends.
P. H. Grimes of Columbia was in the
city yesterday looking after matters OF
business.
j. H. Curtis returned last evening
from business trip to Creston.
Rev. P. G. Nelson of Iowa Falls is
spending a few days visiting OLD
friends in the city and vicinity. He
was pastor of May church several
years ago. -
Mrs. Fred Stanley and little son
Malon arrived home today from visit
with friends in Abba.
Rev. Thompson of Russell was IN
the city today on business.
T~4 No ic
ter spending the week with friends IN
Knoxville.
Geo. erosion of Lucas was in the
city yesterday afternoon and stayed
for the band concert in the evening.
Miss Mabe Timmons came down
from Des Moines last evening Tor
few days visit with her parents.
Joseph Braden is reported as being
on the sick list this week.
Mrs. w. F. Hatcher and Mrs. +. II
Crocker entertained the members OF
the Episcopal choir at the home OF the
latter last evening. An enJoyapie
time was had by those present.
Mrs. Craig Gookin expects to re
turn to her home in Ottumwa this eve
ming after three weeks visit with
her father, Milburn Hobson and
family.
A woman whose name it is impos-
sible to get, is quarantined at the home
of Dan futile in the southeast part
of town with smallpox.
DR. w. E. Moore of Derby was IN the
city today shaking hands with friends
Mrs. T. G. Walker enjoyed a visl,
with her sister, Mrs S. kirvin, and
Miss Edna Wilkens Of Creston yester
day.
Rev. Fred B. Palmers' subject fol
tomorrow evening will be "The Con,
version of Broken Down Merchant
or Christ, the Power Of God Unto sal
walton"
G. C. McIntire seems to be getting
stronger every day and has recovered
to the extent that he sleeps most Of
the night, without much attention.
hudson Moon of Newburn was in the
city again today on business.
Miss Maud Updike departed Thurs
day for an extended visit with rela'
tives in Nebraska.
There were good many people IN
town yesterday. 1t seemed as though
everyone that came in had poultry FOL
sale. On inquiring it was foune
that one merchant bought over 1900
hounds of hens yesterday for wh1cf
he paid 1Oc per pound. The farmer
that has poultry to sell at 1Oc pound
Is inst as well off as the one who has
hogs to sell at &c.
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ed the greater part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Wyatt, calling at
East Lynne on the outgoing and lingo
ing trips.
John Wilson, mother, and son Bert
were callers Sunday on Mrs. Thomas
Tude.
Miss Almira Carson is seriously i'll.
Miss Jeanette Jackson of Maxwell
spent last week at the parental home
Of J. B. Jackson.
Mrs Sarah Kershner Overturf took
tea with her daughter, Mrs. Delphia
Belger, Saturday evening.
William Kershner Sundayed with
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Overturf.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bartlett were
Sunday visitors at w. e. H. Overturfs
Children's Day at Sherman Chapel
was well attended and very entertain
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton went
to Bloomfield Saturday to attend the
obsequies of Mr.. Hamilton's sister.
John Kindell is building new resi-
dence for Herman Hemick.
Mrs. S. A. Boone of Arkansas Is ii
the city visiting relatives and friends.
Harvey.
Harvey, June 14.-Mrs. Fred Lennis
was visiting relatives in Pella one af
ternoon last week.
Chas. Dennis of Pella was calling or
friends here Wednesday.
J. B. Towards baby has been quite
sick, but is convalescent at this writ
ing.
DIR. r. P. Cornell of Knoxville was {
business visitor in Harvey one day
last week.
L. M. woodward and T. M. Brans
comb have been on the sick list this
week.
Thos. Davis of Marysville was il
town Wednesday.
P. G. Lankedma of Pella was in towr
Monday afternoon calling on old &C
quaintances.
Will Martin and family Of Cordovs
were visiting at the Snowdan Coz
home Tuesday.
| Mrs. Mabel Bird of Harvey went tt
Abba Wednesday morning for few
days visit with her parents.
dence painted. 1t will make fine ap
pearance when finished.
D. Haywood and wife and Franz
Baltimore, wife and baby of Goa
Ridge were callers in Harvey Tues
day.
| J. r. Fudge and Cal Murphy were a
Hamilton one day last week securing
teams for grading ON the @.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cowger and little
son Charlie Of Tacoma were over Sun
day visitors at the Ed. Mahoney home
Eugene Dennis and Peter Baer o.
Pella came over Wednesday.
Ernest Thompson Of Des Moines
came down Monday to visit his broth
er, d. A. Thompson and will go from
here to Olivet to spend few days
with his parents at that place.
Walter Ogle and Miss Edith Axlir
of Attica were in town last Thursday
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Urbana.

Urbana, June 14.-Miss Abbie Bur-
rell is home from Cornell college for
the summer vacation.
The G. A, r. of Benton county gave
their annual picnic at Spencer's grove
Thursday, June IL. A large number
attended despite the storm.
Urbana experienced an electrical
bombardment last Wednesday night,
lasting about two hours. Lightning
struck the steeple of the M. E. church
and burned it to the ground; loss
$4,000. insurance $1,000. The contents
We're saved. twill be rebuilt at once.
Several head of cattle were killed near
town.
e. E. Strait who has been teaching
school at Atkins is home for vacation.
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West Van Buren,.

West Van Buren,, June IA num-
Der from here attended quarterly SER
vices at Douds.
Mr.. and Mrs. F., s. Plowman were
Sunday visitors at Wade Harryman's,
Harry Boyer and family, of near Mt.
Sterling. visited with relatives here
last week
Miss Made Roush attended the pic
mic at Chequest last Friday.
George and Minnie Plowman Sun,
'dayed with friends near Douds.
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cHILDRENs DAY SERVICE.

Exercises Held at Oak Ridge School
e.,gS, House Sunday, June 8.
6ldren's Day was celebrated Sun
!. FoorYa at the Oak Ridge school
th appropriate exercises,
iita q lsage attendance
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Abingdon.

IS
Abingdon, June 14.-Mrs. NJ. j.
Johnson and son, John, returned to
their home at Fairfield after a few
days visit at the home of J, w. Flint
Tuesday.
Mrs. w. B. Gobb1e and little sons
left for Denver, Col, last week for an
|extended visit.
Elder Lee Walker. of Batavia,
preached at the Christian church Sun
day night assisted by Rev. Walters, of
Des Moines.
4 A. M. Davis was Fairfield business
caller Wednesday.
Abingdon was visited by quite Sc
we're wind and electric storm Tuesday
evening.
B. z. Snider's barn was struck by
lightning and one horse was killed.
Aside from that no damage was done
excepting trees being blown down and
fences wrecked.
The supper which was given at the
hall Saturday evening for the benefit
of the school was a success in every
particular.
Abingdon will hold its celebration
this year two miles northwest of town
in the grove owned by F. P. Mowery
DIR. and Mrs. King We're Batavia
callers Tuesday evening.
Mr., and Mrs. N. L. Downey, of Ba
tayia, visited relatives here Sunday.
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North Enalish.


North English, June 14.-Mr and
Mrs. Abel Sutton are here from War
saw, ILL.,, for visit with relatives and
friends.
Miss Minnie Roller and Jasper War
ner were married Sunday at the home
of Rev. Telford.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Worrell and
daughter, Lottie, went to Minnesota
for a two weeks visit. Mr.. Worrell
will also look after land interests in
Canada.
Mrs. Sadie Matthess, of Des Moines,
is here for visit at the parental o.
P. Swink home.
Miss Mary Brown is at home from
Buffalo Center, having finished her
school work there. She returned by
way Of Des Moines and spent several
days there visiting friends.
Miss Lydia Baird went to Marengo
last night She was accompanied by
Amy Foster, who will remain for
some time with her grandmothe Mrs.
Hopkins.
Miss Cotter, of Oxford, is visiting at
L. H. Watson's this week.
Married, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. p. Swink,
Thursday evening. June 12.at O'Clock
Miss. Anna Swink and Chas. Weimer.
They are both estimable young PEG.
pie and well known, having lived here
since childhood. They will begin
housekeeping in cottage in the east
part of town.
The ball game between Wellman
and North English, which was to have
been played here Thursday afternoon
was stopped by the storm, only few
innings having been played The
score stood to in favor of North
English.
North English is supposed to have
two cases of smallpox. Jesse Ayers
and wife are sick, having contracted
the disease from parties that were
here from Wellman.
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The more liberal and sensible are
the people who agree with us.
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a phone in Mr.. Thompson's store. Any
one wishing to talk to Batavia now
has the opportunity.
A. V. Beeman was Competine bus
mess caller Tuesday.
H. F. Davis has recently painted his
house.
H. L. Scott delivered hogs at Ottum.
wa Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Burnaugh enter
tanned a number of young people at a
party Saturday night.
Glen and Temp Hawthorne were
Batavia business callers Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Winner were
Sunday visitors with friends in Com
|petine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hawthorne of
Crocker's Neck visited Sunday with
Mrs. Mary McNew.
Lee McNiel visited in Batavia Sun
day.
The Competine boys have organized
baseball club.
VIM. Wright and j. e. Buchanan
were in Hedrick Tuesday.
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H'+ WiiltdtHSpur9.
Williamsburg, June 14-Hon. John
Hughes, Jr., spent Thursday in Ma
rengo attending court and returned
with Gov. Cummins. late in the after
noon. The governor was entertained
at o'clock dinner by DR.. and Mrs.
Moon, covers being laid for ten. Those
invited to dine with the governor were;
Hon. John Hughes, Jr., and Mrs.
Hughes, D. e. Evans and Mrs. Evans
H. q. Hull and Mrs. Hull. The table
was beautifully decorated. AS the last
course was served the young ladies'
quartet, composed of Misses Nellie
Perry, Veda Pike, Eta Evans and
Fannie Blasier, sang several selec
tions which were very heartily receiy.
ed. The governor requested that they
remain until dinner was over that he
might meet them and thank them per
sonally for the courtesy shown him
He was delighted with their singing.
The eleventh annual commencement
of the high school began Thursday ev.
ening, and although the night being
dark and rainy the house was well fill
ed. The program was as follows
Invocation, Rev. e. ]. Pike.
Solo. "Bedouin Love Song" Blaine
Nicholas.
Recitation. Jennie Williams.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
A QUIET WEDDING.
Dudley |. Craig and Miss Geraldine [. Gerald
 the Contracting Parties.

Last evening at 7:3O o'clock, at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Gerald, eight miles ,rth of Globe, Miss Geraldine E. c 4rald was united in marriage to Mir. Dudley Craig. Rev. E. O. McIntier performed the ceremony, the only wit. nesses being the brides parents and sister, Miss Geneyieve, and Mir. Rob ert A. lrion. stepfather to the groom. The young couple have host of friends in this community and else- where, and they were the recipients of many beautiful presents.
 The bride as handsomely attired in white crepe de chine over white taff5ta, and carried boquet of free. sias and ferns. She is B lovely and ac. complisbed young lady, and has made an excellent choice of husband.
 Mir. Craig is man of sterling char acter and good business qualifications. His home has been at Pinal ranch, where he is largely interested with Mir. Irion in the cattle business. He is also one of the largest owners in the Tempe Mesa Produce company, who conduct stores in Tempe and Mesa, and creamery and ice-works at the former place.
 MT. and Mrs. Craig left on this mornings train for Tempe, where the groom has a very comfortable home. They will spend their winters in Tenn pc aud the summer months at their mountain home in the Finals.
 We tender congratulations and wish them continued happiness and pros- perity
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
Resolutions of Coincidence,

Whereas; Death having entered the family of Brother Jas. F. and Sis ter Elizabeth Ellison and taken their little daughter, Ada: and
 Whereas; Knowing that human sympathy is weak substitute for the alleviation of the great sorrow brought upon our brother and sister, yet we desire to assure them in this their hour of aflliction that we extend them true sisterly love.
 Whereas; Having an abiding faith in the injunction that "He lUveth them whom He chaStiseth, land doeth naught in anger. While we feel the bangs of sorrow and with the be- reaved weep we can but appreciate the justice of this work, come as it may. Since He gave and has taken away; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That Lily lodge, No. 1, D. of H.. extend to the grief-Striken father and mother our heartfelt sympathy in this their great bereave- ment. Furthermore be it
 Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be printed in each of the county pap rs, a copy be sent to the bereaved parents and spread upon the minutes of this lodge.
 MoLLIE MOORE,
 HATTIE NJ. ALLISON,
 FLORA TILLMAN.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
Notice

l, the undersigned, have sold ny merchandise stock and business to W . F. Reynolds and Clyde T. Scott, they taking charge February l. 1902.
 All open accounts will be settled at the store as will remain there for that purpose until March l. 1902 After that date, unless satisfactory arrangements are made, all outstand- ing accounts will be placed with the Chicago Consolidated Adjustment Go. for collection.
 Thanking my patrons for their lib- eral patronage during the five years nave been in business, and asking a liberal share for my successors,
 I am, respectfully,
 WM. MILL WILLIAMS. Globe, Ariz., Feb. ,, 1902. Ct
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

The preliminary survey for the Durango and Clifton railroad has been | surprise to everybody. It is shown that the grade for oyer four hundred miles will not exceed one per cent at any point, and there is only twelve miles of two per cent gradient. Capt Mcconnell is now in New York ar ranging tU finance the road, aud it is reported that he has practically se- cured the money necessary to build 1t. It is expected that dirt will commence to fly between now and fall, and Fl Paso will before long have another great trunk line connection to the northwest.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Sultan Brothers wioter clearance sale is now in progress. To make room for spring stock. the following lines are being closed out at remarkably low prices LanieS dress skirts, wool en dress goods, French waist llannelS, ladies plush capeS and mems wooden underwear Call early before the stock is reduced.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
For Sale

Owing to intended removal iron Globe, l desire to dispose of my iu terest in the blacksmith and wagon making business of Parker & Hillman also my residence on the east side o the ball ground. Will sell at a bar gain. Apply at the blacksmith shop.
 Inn KNIGHT PARKER.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

St, Johns church services will be held in the court house, Sunday, March 9th, at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. In the evening MT. Eastman will speak on "Brigands in'Africa," !" where mar vicious missionary work has been car ried on, sunday school at p. m.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

It IS reported that Andre Maurel has been successful in establishing his homestead claim to the land claimed by him just north of North Globe, as against all adverse claimants. He has already notified a number of settlers to move of or pay rent.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Mrs. B. F. Butler, accompanied by Mrs. ArkillS, wife of Engineer ArkillS, came up from Globe on the Monday morning train and spent the day with Pima friends. While here Mrs. But Ter was pleasant caller al the Paragon office, and expressed herself as much pleased with life in Globe. - Pima Paragon.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

The nOrth-bOund freight train on the c. N., c. X x. railway was wrecked this morning about one-half mile south of Stafford, and several cars were overturned No one is re- ported to have been injured. nor is the damage reported to be great. Full details have not been received here. Supt Beal left here this fore. noon with wrecking crew.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
St. Paul MethodIst.tpIseopsI Church

Cedar Street near Broadl Public worship and sermon, II a. m class meeting, l2 m.
 Evening song and sermon, 7:45 D. II Christian Endeavor meeting. Sur day evening : o'clock.
 Ladies' Aid Society, Thursday ate, noon at , O clock.
 Midweek prayer meeting, ThurSda evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Choir rehearsal, Saturday evenlB. at T:30.
 A cordial welcome always extende to strangers. All invited. Seats fire,
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Dr. G, H. Mosher, resident dentist. successor to Dr. A. P. Preston. Of ice over Hitchcock drug store. Open evenings from 6;3O to so'clock, s avs from 9 to II a.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Many articles. included in Sultar Brothers winter clearance sale WI be seasonable for some months tp come. Nothing cheap about them ey cept the price.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Our winter clearance sale has begur and will continue fifteen days. Genu inc bargains in ladies' dress skirt, French fannels, woolen dress good and meus underwear. Eyerythin, included in the sale is marked with | red ticket. Sultan Brothers.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Owing to the location and nature of the fracture Of R. L. Pinyan's arm itiS improving slowly. It will doubtless be several weeks before he will have much use oft,
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Perry D. Goodner, eight wears of age, grandson of MT. and Mrs. l. Dean. was kicked by horse and died an hour later, at his home near What cheer, KeOkuk county, Iowa, three weeks ago last Tuesday. The boy was returning from school and riding un an ice sled When near his home the boy jumped of the sled, from the front, which frightened the horse and he kicked the youth m the side of the head, iracturing the skull MT. and Mrs. Dean, who are visiting their daughter here, were deeply pained by the news.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

On Monday Ezra Haskins, the oldest citizen of Tucson, was blown to atoms by an explosion of giant powder while he was digging out tunnel in bis mines west of the city. The body was discovered Thursday and reported Friday.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Bob Goodwin has been appointed deputy assessor, and is around trying to find out how much you are worth in property, Every body is very poor just now.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Sickness has greatly abated in the past week. The quarantine has been raised where diphtheria was reported, and no new cases of scarlet fever have heen heard Of. A man with smallpox arrived from Colorado few days ago,
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

FoR sALE.-A ranch of So acres or upper Salt river; good land. fenced, and good tive'room house Address or inquire of s. W. KENYON, Living stone, Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Floyd Gravelle came in Monday night from Dos CabesaS, where he is m the employ of the Buckeye com. pany. He says that camp is making rapid progress in mining way. He will return in day or two.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
For Rent

The Moody -Dameron company store building, warehouse, sheds and two small dwelling houses, opposite the depot in Globe. Apply to
 SOLOMON X WICKERsHAM, Inn Safiord. Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

The ladies of Globe are cordially in- vited to attend Mrs. T. c. Hughey'S $ opening of spring millinery to take place on March F, Ia and H.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

The Cyclone mid-winter clearp, sale-all broken lines go now at hal price to make room for spring goods.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

You will find at the Globe Mea, market the choicest beef. mutton veal and pork; also poultry, tish, ranCL eggs. hnttcr and cheese. D. Murphv proprietor,
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

G. L. Young, at the Eureka Repair Shop, IS an expert locksmith. Call on him when in need of anything in that line. Chas. Palmer's old stand
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day
JULIA A. SNIFFEN

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure F. W. Groves signature iS on each box. 25c.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

We are starting the new year with everything new and fresh and up- to- date. GLOBE DRUG STORE.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

The commission of Postmaster Allison was received d few days ago, and has the autograph of President Roosevelt on the bottom of it.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

On Saturday last Judge Blake met with q very painful accident which deprived him of three fingers on his left hand. He was assisting to feed ore into the crusher at the teacher when the fingers on the left hand were caught and So badly crushed that Dr. Wish found it necessary to ampu- tate them -SlnOrd Guardian.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Buy your meats at the Globe Meat market, where the best ofeverything is kept. Orders promptly filled and de 'ivered in any part of town. D. Murphy.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Gus Plnyan came up from Salt river Tuesday on few days visit to his uncle, Robert l.. Pinyan. whose arm was broken in the Gray shaft several weeks ago.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Oliver T, Taylor of Globe, who is acting as janitor at the court house, has been granted a pension of $6 per month.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Bids for the mail contract between here and Black Warrior for the next four years will be received until March l2.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
Wall Paper Wall Psper

In order to reduce our stock We will sell Wall Paper for the next 3O days at prices never heard of before in Iiiobe
 MIDDLETON & ALLISON
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

and went to the county physician at once. He is now under quarantine. No new cases have been reported.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Notice-Everything in the furnitun line at bed rock prices at
 c. w. TULMAN's
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

This week has given us fair sample If what March winds are in the east, cold and diSagreeable.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Best goods at the lowest priceS" This is the winning combination at
 MAX LANTINS
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Sultan Brothers winter clearance sale iS on. Bargains tU beat the band
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Burt Palmer of Stafford, is now keep. ing the books of the Globe Lumber company.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Paints, oils, window shades. wa paper, at News depot.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
Arizona Silver Belt
LOCAL NEWS.

Trophy baking powder the best--at J Fl. Morehead'S
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Just received fresh supply cigars. GLOBE DRUG STORE
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Telephone to the SILVER BELT office for prices on job printing. Phone 23.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Just received, at the News DepO fine assortment bar glasses.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Owl Owl!, Owl!l cigar 5 cent.
 GLOBE DRUG STORE
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06

Paints, oils, window shades. N paper, at News Depot.
Arizona silver belt., 1902-03-06
Card of Thanks

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our friends for their many acts Of kindness shown us during the recent sickness and death of our little daughter, Esther
 J. $. SEIFFEN,
 JULIA A. SNIFFEN.