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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-01-23

The Catholic young people held
social at the home OF Frank Braun
and wife, up in Hamlin township,
last Thursday night. the proceeds
to be invested in incidentals for
Saint Boniface church, in this city.
"A large crowd went from here and
report SPLENDID time. After the
repast was served the hours were
passed at cards and other pastimes
and all vote Mr.. and Mrs. Braun ex-
cellent entertainers.
Rev. Hartsough, DR.. OIdaker. Real
estate agent ]. b. Rendleman and
Attorney Copeland drove to Audu-
bon last evening and attended the
service in the M. E. Church, con
Quoted by Evangelist Sunday. His
discourse was directed principally
to the the back sliders who he pro-
ceeded to dissect in his usually
thorough manner. The church was
crowded to its utmost capacity.
John Hay, one of those prosper
Gus farmers of south Greeley ar
rived at the half century mark, he
being just fifty years old on last
Sunday, when his brethren of a (
certain lodge in this town conclud-
ed that this was the proper time to
snow their fraternal feeling and
good will presented him with a fine
willow rocker, wishing him MANY
many more returns of the anniver-
sary before being called to the lodge
on high. Johns emotions on the
receipt of this token were too deep
to be expressed in words but his
LOOKS were more expressive than
words. and he wishes to thank all
interested in making the presenta-
ton.
Last fall when the meetings in the
Tabernacle in the Park closed ar
engagements were made that when
Rev. Sunday went to Audubon he
would stop off and preach to the
people. Pursuant to plans Messrs.
sunday and Fischer arrived Mon
day evening. They were met at the
depot by committee from the Y.
NJ. z. A. and driven to the Metho-
dist church where large crowd
awaited their coming that they
might hear them sing and preach
again and that they might wish
them God-speed in their work. Rev.
Sunday preached at four o'clock
and at eight o'clock to large audi
ShSe VI attentive listeners. Tues
day morning they attended an in
formal reception at the Y. NJ. C. A.
rooms where they were royalty well
coined and greetings exchanged.
They departed for Audubon on the
evening train where they commence
ed their meetings. These deople
will always find the people of
Extra ready to welcome them and
their best wishes and prayers will
attend them in their labors WHEREBY
or thew NAV ro
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-01-23
schIey at Savannah.

Savannah. Ga, Jan. 11.-Rear Admi-
raj w. S. Schley. accompanied by his
wife, arrived in this city yesterday
afternoon an hour and half late. The
depot was thronged with people, who
waited patiently to greet him. Mayor
Myers and delegation of aldermen
extended the admiral cordial official
welcome and asked his consent for a
formal reception this afternoon at the
city hall. The admiral agreed. Car
riages were then taken for the resi-
dence OF General Gordon, where Admit
rad and Mrs. Schley will visit for a
few days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-01-23

YOU should know that FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR is absolutely the best for all diseas-
es of the throat and lungs. Dealers are author
Ized to guarantee it to give satisfaction Nick
Dot fling &Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO Produce Market,

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Wheat, No. red
No. 8 red 1917 @s01a; No. 2
hard 741a @761a; No. 3 hard 74h@76;
February IA; May opened 76A @761s
highest 77@771s; lowest 1875; closed
763s.
Corn, No. 8 5s1a@59; No. 3 yellow
$1,000; February 59as; May opened
60& @61; highest 62@621s; lowest
COZ @605s; closed 613s.
Oats, No. 2 43k@44;No. 8 43@431a;
No. 2 white 44A @4SA; No. white
441a @45; No. white 431s@44; Feb
ruary 43; May opened 431s; highest
Al; lowest 43A; closed 431s.
Pork, February 1905; May 1925.
Lard, February 9.17; May $50.
Ribs, February S.25; May S.35@s.37
Rye, SIN.
Barley, 5S@62h.
Flax, 163@1.6S.
Timothy 6.45@6.50.
Glover, SO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Agency Couple Celebrate Their Golden
Weddinu

Agency, Feb. N.-(Special.) Capt
and Mrs. H. G. Humbert celebrated
their golden wedding yesterday by in
viting their neighbors and friends in
The marriage notice as taken from the
home paper was as follows: Married
on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1852, H. e. Hum
bert, of Milford township, Summerset
county, Penn, to Miss Lydia Dietz OF
Fayette, by Rev. S. McHenry." They
left Pennsylvania in 1857 and settled
on a, farm in Agency township, where
they lived until four years ago, when
they moved to Agency. They are
highly respected citizens of Agency
as attested by the presence of theil
many friends who gathered to con
graduate them on the fiftieth anniver
sary.
Among the many presents they each
received yesterday was pair of gold
framed glasses. They were presented
to them in behalf of those present
The presentation speech was made by
Rev. j. w. Lambert in a very impress
i've manner to which Mr.. Humbert re
sponded in a very appropriate manner
Those present were: Rev. and Mrs
j. w. Lambert, Rev. and Mrs. J.B Hill
MessrS. and Mesdames G. e. Thomp
son, w H. Reynolds, William John
son, L. F. Striblow, Jas. H. Jay, H. N
Spry, S. G.. Rayl, j. G. Mast, B. F. Gre
mer, j. A. Vanzant, J.. G. Connolly, G
G. Peck: IL X Cremer, Samuel Ryan
e. Johnson, E. T. Allen, c. G. Cremer
G. D. Shadford, w. w. Donnelly, NJ. l.
Davis, r. c. Hixon, A. j. Reynolds, j
G. Hawkins Peter Nelson, Jesse Ank
rum, E. D. Fair, S. v. Sampson, G. L.
Nye;F Messrs. R.. c. Clements and A
e. Brainafd, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds
Misses Maud Shadford and Miss Jessie
Allen, Rev. D. M. Lower.
An elegant IL o'clock dinner was
served. After several hours of social
enjoyment,all went away wishing them
many more years of happiness to
gether.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
MAIL ORDER BUSINESS.
Goods From the Large City Mail Or
der Houses Cost More Than They
Do From the Home Merchant,

der Houses Cost More Than They
Do From the Home Merchant.
The mail order journal of Chicago,
"a publication which carries advertis-
ing for most all the large mail order
houses has the following to say regard
ing the mail order BUSINESS, Ma
There is nothing to prevent retail
merchants in the smaller cities from
doing a mail order. business. 1t has
been proven that there is nothing in
the low prices, that large houses in big
cities make. so much noise about. AT
ter the freight has been paid the
prices charged by them for goods are
often higher than what is asked for
similar articles by country merchants.
The latter are not only able to sell up
on competitive basis, but have the
advantage over outside firms. 1t lies
in. the fact that they can more easily
secure the confidence of the commune
ty lying within radius of fifty miles
about their store, than can an outsid-
err Another great advantage is the
rural free delivery service by which
they can fill their orders much more
quickly than firms further away, and
as promptness in the mail order bust
ness is an important factor in creating
and holding trade, the merchants in
the smaller towns are in better posi-
ton to satisfy customers in this re-
gard, than are the larger supply hous-
es located in the great cities"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
NEW SYSTEM DENTAL PARLoRs.
One of ottumwa's Leading Profession
al Firms.

Ottumwa has large number of
leading professional men, among whom
none are more progressive in every
sense that the word implies than DIR.
Munson, proprietor of the New Sys-
tenn Dental Parlors, located at the
corner of Main and Green streets.
Coming here in February, 1900, the
New System people have built up a
large and growing practice, and the
second year, which has just closed,
has been larger in volume of business
than the first, while the present indi-
cations point to even still more for
the coming twelve months. Certain
ly no better proof than this could be
given for the genuine merit which the
work from this place has, and the
many unsolicited testimonials which
are given DR.. Munson are conclusive
that the New System Dental Parlors
have struck a popular chord with OF.
tumwa people. His host of friends
throughout the city will be pleased to
learn of the success which he is hav.
ing, especially as it is the reward of
conscientious effort in fulfilling every
promise made his patrons.
Since his arrival in this city DR.
MunsOn has been a liberal advertiser
believing that the judicious use OF
newspaper space is as necessary and
important to his business as it is to
any other The announcements of the
New System Dental Parlors are al
ways to the point and will prove both
Interesting and profitable to the public
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Rubbers, Rubber Shoes, Rubber Boots.
Buy your rubbers fresh from the
factory, at Hale's 1874 East Main.
Special Low Rate to California.

During March and April the Iowa
Central road will sell one-way excur,
sion tickets to points in California
from all its stations in Iowa and Hi
nois at a special low rate, affording a
splendid opportunity to visit the Pa,
cific coast. Elegantly equipped tour.
list cars, with all the modern convent,
ences of travel, leave for the coast ev,
cry Tuesday in March and April, car,
rying the tourist through without
change and free from many of the dis
comforts and annoyances of winter
travel. For full information, reserva.
tions in tourist car, rates and circu.
lars, call on your local Iowa Central
agent or address Geo. S. Batty, G. p
and T.. A., Marshalltown, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
LOCAL NEWS Z r--.4.5.

tFrom Mondays Daily.] w
Miss Minnie Nye, of AZ 4ncy, was in
the city today shopping 4
C. D. Shadford, of 1gen,cy, was in
the city today on business.
Rev. Loveall, of Chillicothe, was in
the city today on business.
Rev. and Mrs. 1. B. Taylor. of Avery,
were callers in the city today.
Mrs. R. Newell, of KirkviEle, return
ed home today after pleasant visit at
the home of Mrs. B. F. Bigg;s, of Fair
view.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Samson Jones and Miss Nellie Co.
hour; j. G. Farmer and Miss Edna
Hodge.
Mrs. J. e. Ward, of Edfyville, re-
turned home today after visit at the
home of her father, Lewis Caring, of
Dahlonega.
Miss Agnes Smith of Lockridge re-
turned home today after "a pleasant
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Walters, who reside a short dis
lance north of the city.
It costs but trifie compared to the
results you get to use the. Want Col
umn of the Semi-Weekly, Gne-half
cent word each insertion.
Articles of incorporation of the Wa
pello County Realty comrtany were fiji
ed in the county recorders Office this
afternoon. Calvin Manning, j. H. Mer.
rill, J. T. Hackworth ana Samuel Ma
hon are the incorporators.
Mrs. Ira Bennett of st. Joseph, Mo-,
who has been very ill with rheuma-
tism for three months, lis reported to
be slowly improving. MIR. and Mrs.
Bennett are well known in Ottumwas
having lived here up to- within short
time ago.
G. F. Young, one of the stirring and
reliable young business men of this
city, will depart March 3 for Spokane,
Wash, When in the big ranch coun-
try, about fifty miles south of that
city, he will invest himsem in a ranch
and also engage in the implement and
machinery business. Mr.. Young is a
capital fellow and will make it win in
the domains of the great northwest.
fFrom Tuesdays Dailg.l
J. H. R. Spilman, OFF Laddsdale, mem
Der of the Wapello county board of SUI
peryisors, is a bust mess visitor in the
city today.
Marriage licenses! have been issued
as follows: Ellie R. Reed and Miss vi
ola H. Goering; Sflas c.. French and
Miss Mamie R. Gates.
Right now is til e time to use the
Semi-Weekly Want Column for any.
thing you wish to- buy, sell, or rent.
One-half cent a word each insertion.
Mayor H. G. Humbert, of Agency,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

explosions to occur in the coal mines
of Iowa after etery recommendation
made by the commission has been en-.
acted into law, and the law lived up to
by all parties, (snd in this belief all
other members of the commission
share) thereforeEw believe that the
Legislature should make it impossible
for scores of the mine workers to be
killed and injured by one of these ex.
plosions, and they can do so by enact.
ing into law the recommendation con.
tanned in this report, for experience
has demonstrated in several places
since the Lost Greek explosion that
two men can examine and fire the
shots for one inbred employees at a
mine; thus it will be seen at a glance
that, under the shot firing system as
recommended in this report only two
per cent of the employees of mine will
be exposed to the dangers of a social.
ed dust explosion. AS commission
we have proceeded on the theory that
one life is as sacred as a thousand
and have recommended all the protec.
ton possible and at the same time
practicable, for the protection of the
one life, but at the conclusion of our
investigation We find that it is i'm
practicable to make that one life free
from the possibility of an explosion
therefore we desiie under these condi
tons to stand on the proposition that
if life must be sacrificed, the fewer
lives necessary the better for all con
cerned, and on this proposition we rest
our case believing that the Legislature
will agree with uS that if Iowa must
lose part of her citizens by these ex
plosions it is better to lose one life
than fifty. Respectfully submitted,
John P. Reese,
John P. White"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Chicago Live Stock Market,

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Cattle. 1880;
slow and easy; good to prime 5000
7.2O; poor to medium 4.O0@6.50; cows
1.25@5.75; Texans 4.60@575; stock.
ers 2.50@475.
Hogs, $4,000; 5@10c lower; mixed
butchers 5.So@6.20; good choice heavy
6.1O@6.25; rough heavy 5.S0@6.O5;
light 5.6O@5.90; bulk sales 5.S0@6.1O.
Sheep. $4,000; weak; 3S0@5.35;
lambs 10@25c lower; 3.75@6.40.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
[From FURNISHINGS Daily. !

[From Thursdays Daily.l
Harshman & Duncan for everything
in jewelry at closing out prices.
Mr. and Mrs. Garrison, of Dahlone.
ga, are guests at the home of Mrs. D.
D. Burtch, on Weller street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Oakley, of 119
North Davis street, left this morning
for Ellston where they will make their
future home.
Glen Manlove, of South Moore street,
while at work at the Dain Manufac-
turing Co., had the misfortune to
sprain his left wrist.
Revival meetings will begin Sunday
evening at the Davis Street Christian
church and continue every evening
through the week. Rev. Elder the
pastor, will have charge of the meet
ings and everyone is cordially invited
to attend
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Lion Coffee 10 Packages for Csc

lbs brown beans Csc. new Navy
beans TBS 25c, best Lima beans lbs
15c, best breakfast bacon 1890 fb, 81
lbs extra sugar 81, best sorghum 9
gal for 81. Yeast Foam 4c. gallon pals
best syrup soc, tomatoes 8 ID can 10c.
Funk Bros Cash Grocery
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
New York poultry Market.

New York, Feb. 27.-Poultry, alive,
weak; springers IL; turkeys 13;fowls
IL; dressed, dull; springers 10@101h;
turkeys 13@131s; fowls 101s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Not in a Trust.

The rubber footwear we sell are
made by Independent factories. They
don't cost any more but are better
than trust goods. Daniels reliable
shoe store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
LOCAL MARKETS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

There is a drop of 10 cents in the
local hogs market today. This makes
the quotations for the day from $3.50
the top price to SIS. Eggs also take
another drop today with packers pay
quoted at IL cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

New YORK Butter and Egg Market.
New York, Feb. 27.-Butter, unset
tied; weak; 1927.
Eggs, firm; 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

New York, Feb. ~ Wheat, May
|S2k.
Corn, May 66B.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

Chicago Butter and Egg Market
Chicago, Feb. 27.-Butter easy:
creameries 1S1s@264; diaries 1871 q
"a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

Latest sheet music at Harshman &
Duncan's.
Mrs. Mary Grow, of South Ransom
street, is reported to be seriously i'll
with pneumonia.
Arthur Fletcher of Queen Anne ave-
nue. left yesterday for ST. Louis, where
he has secured a position.
On Saturday afternoon, February %
at p. M, at the residence of Rev.
Isaac Elder, 106 South Ransom street,
pastor of the Davis street Christian
church, occurred the marriage or
Edna v. Hodge to John G.. Farmer,
both of Ottumwa. They departed on
the evening train on short wedding
visit. d
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
SD Louis Produoe Market

st. LOUIS Produce Market.
st. Louis, Feb. 27.-Wheat, cash
S35s; May S21a@S25s.
Corn, cash 59as; May 61ss.
Oats, cash 44A.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

Chicago Poultry Market.
Chicago, Feb. 27.-Poultry, steady
10@141a; chickens 9@101s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
Semi-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS,

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the narie of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as well as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
peoria Produce Market

Peoria, Feb. 27.-Corn, higher; Nc
3, ssh.
Oats, higher; No. white 431s,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Live Poultry Wanted.

The Poultry market Is weaker, but we are
paying top prices under existing conditions for
ready to Accommodate you in every way posi-
Bile.
SWIFT & CO..
Successors to w. NJ Rideout1
POS South Jefferson Street, Second Door Seut h
Lacede Hotel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
III E. Main ST.

[From Tuesdays Daily.J
Latest sheet music at Harshman &
Duncan's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-27

[From Thursdays Dally.]
L. R. Fleener of Hedrick was in the
city between trains on his way to Fair
field.
John Proud of Richland township
was transacting business incthe city
today.
John P. and James Wycoff of High
land Center We're transacting business
in the city today.
Harry Butorff and brother of Compe-
tine township were transacting bust
ness in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pratt, of Well
man, spent the afternoon in the city
yesterday on their way to EIdon, where
they will make their future home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-18

in the local street car system, has been
managed by him in person.
His entire life since the acquisition of
his enormous wealth has been marked
by unostentatlon and retirement OF
quiet tastes, he gathered about HIM
fewer intimate friends than could be
counted on the hand and lived his life
in utter seclusion. The only reminder
of his presence to the public was the
constant aid given to charity. his hene-
factions In the way of public improve
ments. His evenings IN the winter
We're spent reading and smoking or
chatting In his library with a few
friends. His bedtime was about $3.50.
In summer n chat with friend on the
broad, cool porch preceded his retire
:nent about 1880.
The only boy In family of nine chill
dren. Winfield Scott Stratton. was born
in Jeffersonville, Indiana, July 90, 1S4S.
His father was a mechanic and
draughtsman, n partner in firm OF
boat builders. and after an education
in the city schools that lasted from his
fifth to his seventeenth year. young
Winfield, following his natural bent for
mechanics, served an apprenticeship of
three years at the same work.
In the summer of 1872. when he was
twenty-four years Of age, he left Lin
coin, Nebraska, for the Pixies peak re-
sion In this state, arriving In Colorado
Springs in August of that year, with
cash capital of $500. He soon se-
cured work at his trade, but on account
of the close proximity of the mountains
became interested in prospecting. and
the next year made his first venture IL
mining.
He spent his summers mining in the
San Juan and his winters pounding in
his carpenter shop In Colorado Springs.
While doing the practical work OF
miner, Mr.. Stratton studied geology
and mineralogy, and in 1854 took
course In assaying at Colorado College.
After becoming thoroughly cosversant
with the blow-pipe, the practicable pro-
cess for prospectors, he went 10 Breck-
enrldge and secured employment In the
Nashold mill. and there mastered the
process OF treating gold ores by ANAL
gamatlon.
His reverses and successes until the
location of the famous Independence
mine on Battle mountain, on July 4.
1901, are matters of mining history of
the state; and his development and sub
sequent sale of the big property to an
English syndicate for S10.o00.Oo0 is still
fresh In the minds of the people of
Colorado. The millions that he secured
from the sale of the Independence he
invested in well-located Cripple Creek,
Colorado Springs and Denver proper
ties. always pursuing the same con-
servative policy that had marked him
through life.
Stratton was married soon after he
came to Colorado Springs, thirty years
ago. but on account of differences with
his wife he was divorced about 1878.
He had'one son, who is still living with
his mother, who has since been mar
rIed. and they reside at Jeffersonville,
Illinois.
Mrs. Jennie S. Cobb of San Jose,
California, sister. is the only surviv-
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-18

Then followed the gigantic plan Of
development, emInating from the fer
tile brain OF MIR. Stratton. which has
been faithfully prosecuted under his
direct instructions.
Among Mr. Stratton's large invest
ments are the Mining Exchange build
ing in Colorado Springs. the electric
street car system and much other val
liable property lie gave Colorado Col
lege at various times nearly 100000.
Mr.. Stratton's property in Denver
consists of the Coronado block, at Fiji
tenth and Stout streets: the Toltec
block. at Seventeenth and Stout; the
fine building site at Seventeenth and
Welton, and number of smaller hold
ings. 1t Is currently said that the
Brown Palace hotel Is. in part, at
least, owned by Mr.. Stratton. He de-
sired its possession and two years ago
bought n 100000 mortgage then held
upon the property. Owing to the uh-
settled condition of the Brown hotels
financial affairs, Mr.. Stratton was un-
able to close the deal for Its purchase,
though still holding the big mortgage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-18
PUMPKIN PIE DAY.
VIII Be Celebrated at Lonamons in
Famous Style.

Denver. Sept. 15.-A Longmont spe-
cial 10 the Republican says:
The races which have always been
held in connection with Pumpkin Pie
Day at Longmont promise this year
to be unusually good The purses are
larger than have been offered before
and the association has spent great
deal of study and time to make the
arrangement of the program perfect.
Sergeant Baldwin, the famous aero
naut. Will. on the first day. make a
balloon ascension and parachute jump.
and on the second day there will be a
balloon and. parachute race.
-Four fine ShorthorE beeves are being
fed for the occasion. They will be
roasted during the night Of the oath
in one large pit. and on the morning OF
the 25th the barbecued meat will be
served. together with bread and cof-
fee and pumpkin pie in plenty
H. f. Coffin, the manager. learned
how to barbecue beeves while serving
under Uncle Sam in the war of 1851
63.