Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-17

1881. He was again married to Miss
Melissa Taylor, of Columbus Junction
September 1894.
Justine Howard of Powersville, re-
turned home Tuesday evening after a
short visit at the home of his sister-in.
law Mrs. John Tomey.
w. j. Steckel and H. c. Taylor, have
returned from Burlington where they
attended the Waite Davidson wed
ding, on Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs.
Steckel and Mrs. Taylor, who remained
in Mt. Pleasant visiting friends until
Wednesday evening when they return.
ed home
Geo. W. Curl who went to Chicago
Monday to consult DR.. Harper about
his eye sight which has been failing
for some time. returned. the doctor
having given him no announcement
and not being able to improve his
condition and informing him that he
was liable to lose his sight entirely at
any time. Nh. Curl leaves Thursday
for Kirksville Mo-, to consult DR..
lStill.
Mrs. Nora Hunter of ,Jetmore, Kan,
| is visiting her mother, Mrs Sarah Mil
Ter. and her sister, Mrs 7. p Beuce.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Darnell of Troy.
are visiting at the home of Mrs. Oar,
nell's sister, Mrs. ]. c. Leach.
| j. c. Leach, clerk of the court, while
Idecending the court house steps on
Wednesday lost his balance and fell
| to the pavement, no bones were broken
but both arms were so badly bruised
that he was unable to use them that
afternoon and suffered great deal
of pain. Ii the attraction of gravity
We're upward rather than downward
humping against the clouds might be
found considerably more comfortable
than striking stone pavement.
The ordination of Rev. J. w. Oliver
pastor of the Baptist church of this
city, occurred on Wednesday evening
The covenant was held Wednesday af
ternoon and was attended by large
audience together with fifteen of eigh
teen delegates from the different
churches of the association. The
church was beautifully decorated with
palms, Gala lilies and other blooming
plants. The services opened by the
appointment of Rev. Clements. of Sey
mour, as moderator, and Rev. Cantelin
Of Providence. as clerk. The board OIL
examiners was composed of Rev. Da
vies of Ottumwa, Rev. HASTE of Ottum
wa, Rev. Brvils of Pella, Rev. Evely Of
Moulton, Rev. A. K Williams of Cory
/ don, Rev Cantelin of Providence, and
| Rev Clemments of Seymour Rev. OF
iver underwent thorough doctrina
examination, replying to the questions
asked in a straightforward and earnest
manner, proving his thorough knowl
edge Of the scripture together with the
doctrines Of the Baptist denomination
4 TO the entire satisfaction of the boart
and congregation At the close of the
examination Rev Oliver retired and {
motion was made and seconded tina
he be recommended to the church fol
ordination. Following this the exam
ination of DR.. c. G. Heady and L. E
Goode for the Office of deacons was
bold. The service was short as it wa:
ldecided that if their belief in the Bible
and church doctrines conceded will
that of Rev. Oliver whose examination
thew had heard. but few additions
rneetions We're necessary. This exam
iratinn proving satisfactory DR.. Head
! laud Mr.. Goode We're recommended t
the church to BE- ordained as deacon
The regular ordination services wer
held in the evening The sermon wa
i delivered by Rev. Davies of Ottumw;
{ The members of the board of examil
eTs assisting in the services.