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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09
Observation-Disclosures
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Charlton.

Charlton, Jan. 6.-There has been
an effort made to secure signers to a
petition for pardon for one Byron
Quinn, who was sentenced to the pen
tertiary for life for the murder of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Shocks, in 1891.
The crime was one of the most fiend-
ish and cold-blooded ever recorded in
the criminal history of the county and
aroused public indignation to such an
extent that the county Jail here was
heavily guarded for two successive
nights to ward off an attempt of lynch
ing which was threatened by the
aroused neighbors and friends famil.
lar with the detailsof the crime. GUM
and Shocks had quarreled over a trivi-
al matter and Guim went home and
returned with double barrelled shot
gun. He called Shocks to the gate and
shot him dead, discharging the second
barrel after he had fallen. The petit
ton which will be presented to the
legislature this session sets forth the
fact that GUM has been converted to
Christianity since his confinement, and
that he now has a good position offer
ed him outside the prison. 1t already
contains the names of a number of
good citizens of the county but large
majority will not sign it. There will
be some personal effort brought to
bear upon the legislature to induce
them to refuse the pardon by many
influential citizens who believe in a
criminal serving out the full term of
his sentence, and who are becoming
Disguised with the many pardons is
sued to Lucas county convicts who
have been duly convicted and sentenc-
ed.
The funeral services of ex-Auditor
P. P. Shellar, who died Friday evening
after prolonged illness of stomach
trouble held, Sunday afternoon from
the family residence, Rev. B. F. Miller,
of the M. q. church, officiating Mr.
Shellar was 55 years old and one of
the best known and most highly re-
spected residents of the county where
he whs raised. His early manhood
was spent upon 8. farm, after which he
moved to town and was engaged for
several years in the grocery business.
When he closed out his store he was
employed as clerk in several stores of
the city and afterwards was elected to
the position of county auditor on the
republican ticket. He filled this Of
flee in a most satisfactory and accept
able manner two terms and made him
self so thoroughly conversant with ev-
cry department of county business
that even after his term had expired
he was frequently called in to assist
the officers with their work and for tn
past few years he has been serving as
deputy auditor He was prominently
mentioned as candidate for repre-
sentative but refused to allow the use
of his name. He was straightforward
and honest in all his business dealings
and made friends wherever he went.
For years he has been an earnest,
faithful member of the M. e. church.
Mrs. w. S. Milliken, of this place.
is $500 richer today than she was a
week ago, the result of securing first
prize in an educational contest inau-
5gurated by. a Chicago paper some
months ago. 1t was known as the
who, when and what contest and the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09

keb. Jan. Mrs. Thomas Carey is
spending tbs week with friends in
Colfax, her former home.
John Lloyd of Melrose is confined to
his bed at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
w. q. Williams, in this place.
John Price of Lucas has secured
work in the mines here as driver.
The miners of Keb are losing no
sleep over the personality of the much
discussed commissioner for Iowa to be
employed by the operators.
w. q. Williams has not recovered
from his recent illness. He was CON
fined to his bed>a portion of last week.
Or. J A. Hull reports several eases
OF sickness in town. None of them,
however, are serious.
Mrs. Adam Long was in Ottumwa
Monday shopping.
James Carey, one of Keb's most en-
terprislng young miners, who is at
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contestants were to answer certain
questions in relation to prominent his
tor1cal personages and paste their pic
lures IN the proper places in a boob
furnished by the paper. Several Char
1ton ladies entered the contest. among
them Mrs. Milliken who received first
prize of $500 cash. Mrs. Sophia B
Vale, also of this place, received s.
and Mrs. S. M. Boiling 81 for the excel
lence of their work. Mrs. Milliken en-
tered former contest of similar char
acter by the same paper and secured
a SIS prize. This last honor speaks
Volumes for her intelligence and neat
ness OF work, which constituted sc
per cent of the credits in awarding the
prizes. and the entire city is proud OF
her success.
| The Charlton Volunteer Fire depart
ment which has been organized for
twenty-five years and has done such eff
tectual work in subduing the fire fiend
in this city, is preparing to form a
Joint organization which will better fit
them for their work. During all these
years there has been no Joint organi.
cation, the engine company and the
hook and ladder company maintain.
ing separate organizations which at
times would create some friction. Thew
now propose to form a joint organiza.
ton under the name of the Charlton
fire department and members N. Lem.
en-, G. w. Huntley, G. Shelton and c.
H. Kirkhart are at work upon a con.
stitution and by laws for that purpose,
Miss Katherine Moray, of Humes.
ton, who will assist Rev. w. ]. HASTE
in his revival sermons to be begun
here January 8, was in Charlton Fri.
day evening enroute home.
B. j. Bechtel has returned from a
few days visit with the family of Rev.
Won Behren, Of Burlington, who were
old residents of Charlton.
Quite a number of Charlton people
drove out to Central church in En-
glish township and attended divine
services conducted by Rev. Aaron
Pierson, of Avery, who begun his pas
torate there on Sunday. Rev. Pierson,
formerly preached at this place and
made very favorable impression by
his earnestness and scholarly dis.
courses. His talks Sunday fully sus-
tanned that reputation and all were
we'll pleased with the sermons.
Clarence Froggart, formerly of this
place but now in business at Knox.
vile, has returned to his home after a
few days visit with Charlton friends.
Ben Clouse, formerly residing north
of town, has moved his family to Char
iton and they are now nicely located
in the house recently bought of Chas.
Rowland, on Eighth streets, where
they are at home to their MANY
friends
Mrs. Fletcher, of Lincoln township.
is able to be around again after a seri.
GUS illness of several weeks duration.
John Oldacre has returned from a
few days visit with relatives and
friends at the old home in Milo.
Miss Mollie, Fluke has returned from
weeks visit with her sister, Dora. in
Des Moines. /
Ben. j, Mellefont, who was assisting
w. e. Lewis in the grocery store dur
ing the holidays, has resigned his posi-
lion and expects to get employment in
Ottumwa in short time.
Mrs. d. S. Burlington, John A..
Holmes and VIM. futile, all of whom
have been dangerously ill for the past
few weeks, are reported as. not much
improved and it is very doubtful if any
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09
Clayton Avenue

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, of 1873 Clay
ton ave-. says: 81 found Doan's Kid
ney Pills a most valuable aid for dis
polling aching pains through the kid
neys. There was time when had
very bad back and as Ottumwa is
somewhat hilly this made it hard for
me to get around and even walking
a little fast caused the pains in my
loins to become excruciating for the
time being. This was my condition
for at least several years. Doan's
Kidney Pills which l procured at
Will L. Sargent's drug store was the
first medicine that ever gave me
real and lasting relief. l have been
subjected to exactly the same con-
ditions but my back has not hurt me
since using them. l have told my
lady friends how good and reliable
Doan's Kidney Pills are, and will
continue to do SO, for l know the
user of them will not be disappoint-
ed in securing the expected results"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09

The new state administration of
Virginia was sworn in Wednesday in
the presence of members of the con-
stitutional convention and a large
crowd at Richmond
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West Ottunwa St.

Mr.. G. A. Lindquest, of 321 West
Ottumwa street, carpenter, says: 81
have reason to regret that there are
SO many humbugs on the market in
the shape of medicine, for paid out
many a dollar for prescriptions and
sure-cures for backache, which chung
to me despite all my efforts to check
1t. Every one who has had or has
kidney complaint, or any of the train
of consequents which follow in the
wake of that trouble, knows just ex-
actly how one suffers, but few know
how to rid themselves of the pest.
My advice is to do as did, GO to
VIII l.. Sargent's drug store, procure
Doans Kidney Pills, take them ac-
cording to directions and the results
are certain to follow. Minuter par
tlculars of my experience can be
had in personal interview"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09
Hickory Street

Mrs. Elmer Rutter, of 1913 Hickory
street, says: From over exertion l was
seized with an acute attack of kidney
complaint some time ago. For few
days felt poorly, then finally was taken
quite suddenly with most excruciating
pain in my back. 1t settled in my kid
neys and l was laid up unable to do the
slightest thing and unfit even to help
myself. knew what caused the trouble.
but how to check it was a mystery In
spite of treatment it grew worse instead
of better, and you can readily imagine
what misery victim suffers who can
neither sit, stand or lie without enduring
eXcruciating torture. When at nv wits
end l noticed box of Doan's kidney
Pills in the house which my husband
brought home from Will L. Sargent's
drug store, and deciding to give them n
trial, | took few doses per directions.
finished the box and was able to resume
my household duties as of old. How
box of pills could produce such results
Is hard to explain, but it is fact, and
VIII be only too pleased to substantiate
the above In personal interview
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-09

Get what you ask for. Get DOANS accept something
ust good Most druggists sell Deans Kidney Pills give
what call for Some may endeavor
they make profit Insist having genuine Price so
cents Manufactured by FosterMburn Co" Buffalo, N Y.
- q @ IL o
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South Davis Street

Mr.. e. c. Bradley, of 531 South Davis
! street, says: AN honest medicine one
which does all that is claimed for it,
! deserves the endorsement of the public,
and those suffering should be made ac-
i quainted with it-such a medicine is
] Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 base my opinion
! on the following experience: l am one
] of the oldest in Ottumwa and suf-
fered for years with kidney complaint,
I two conditions which almost preclude I
j the possibility of help, yet Doans Kid 4
] ney Pills brought me much sought relief.
] Across my loins and in and through the
kidneys the twinges and constant pain
] were SO excruciating that l have been
unable to walk without support, and if
trouble with the Kidneys secretions add
ed to backache is any indication of
Bright's Disease. then had a touch of
! it: l procured Doan's Kidney Pills at
VIII l.. Sargent's drug store, POI East
Main street. Much to my surprise and
more to my qualification they went right
to the source of the trouble, and as / 4
continued the treatment, relief which / 4
never expected was received. am too 4
old to ever expect a radical cure, but !
any preparation which acted as Doan's I
Kidney Pills not only deserves my en-
p aIna !. support but it viii certainly re-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28

Constantinople. Feb. 24-Miss Ell
len M. Stone. the American mission
airy, who, with Nine. Tsilka, was cap.
tured by brigands in the district of Sa,
lonika, September 80, last, has been
released, and arrived at Strumitza,
Macedonia, at 8 o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
Nobody was at Strumitza to meet
Miss Stone, as the brigands had given
no indication where they proposed to
release the prisoners.
Nine. Tsilka and her baby were also
released at the same time. They are
all well. Miss Stone Immediately
made herself known to the authori-
ties.
The first news of Miss Stones re
lease was contained in a telegram re
.ceived by Mr.. Dickinson, the Ameri-
can consul general at Constantinople,
from the American vice consul at Sa-
lonika- The telegram gives no details
OF the release.
AS Strumitza is near the Salonika-
Uskub railroad, Miss Stone will pro-
coed to Salonika without delay.
Secretary Barton of the American
board has received the following ca
blegram confirmatory of the Assoei-
ated Press dispatch announcing the re-
lease of Miss Stone. It was dated Sa-
lonika, and is unsigned. It is as fol-
lows:
Both Miss Stone and Nine. Tsilka
and child released from confinement.
In good physical condition and good
spirits"
SECRETARY Barton regards this news
as absolutely authentic. as the mis-
sionaries of the board had been given
to send no cablegrams
based on mere reports, but to wait un-
til positive information could be given.
New York, Feb. 24.-Spencer Eddy,
first secretary of the United States lie.
cation, who had charge of the negotia-
tions for the release of Miss Ellen M.
Stone and Nine. Tsilka, arrived here
Sunday on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. In
an interview he said the brigands cap
tured an American rather than any
other missionary, because they be-
lieved the Americans had the most
money, and would be likely to pay the
ransom.
did the brigands want the money
for themselves" Mr.. Eddy was asked.
mo, they did not, and that is where
the American people do not under
stand the case. 1t is entirely a politi.
cal matter, and all the people in
Macedonia are in sympathy with the
kidnapping, for they believe it is a
step toward freeing Macedonia from
Turkish rule. the same as Bulgaria
has been, and the money they demand
ed ($100,000), was intended for the
Macedonian cause.
IF we had been dealing with the
professional brigands who wanted
money. pure and simple, instead of the
present ones, Miss Stone would have
been released long ago. 1t is very
likely that this capture was deliber
ated upon for a long time and the
victims selected were considered best
to serve the cause. when compared
with those of other nationalities."
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
DRESS FOR COLLEGE BOYS.
Laws of Harvard Prescribe the Cloth
ing students Shall Wear.

Laws of Harvard Prescribe the Cloth.
ing Students Shall Wear.
The habiliments of students at the
great universities is not dictated by
caprice, as many suppose, but is pre-
scribed by the laws of the institutions.
AS late as 1928 the dress of the Har-
yard student, as the laws of the col
lege state. consisted of black mixed
coat, single-breasted, with a rolling
cape square at the end. and with pock-
ct haps; the waist reaching to the nat
ural waist, with lapels of the same
length. The senior was allowed TIC
maintain his dignity with three
crows feet" of black silk cord on the
lower part of his coat sleeve. Two
crows feet were permitted the Junior,
one to the sophomore and none to the
freshman. The waistcoat was of
black, or, when of cotton or linen, of
white; single-breasted, with standing
collar. OF buttons, which were to be fat
and covered with the same cloth as
the garment to which they We're at
tached. the students might not have
mOTe lHilH elSuI uOf less imam SlA Oh Tue
front of his coat. with four behind His
neckcloth was plain black or white, his
hat of an approved form and black.
Shoes and boots were black.
By 1900 greater variety of dress had
been substituted. Coats were of blue
gray, brooches and waistcoat of the
same color or of black, nankeen or
olive Freshmen were allowed only
plain buttonholes, sophomores leaped to
the dignity of having buttons on their
cuffs. juniors might have inexpensive
frogs to their buttonholes, except that
they might not have them on their cuff
buttonholes, and the senior enjoyed
frogs, buttonholes and buttons com.
plete.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
100000 WOMEw

Nave h80n restored 10 health
by Lydia E. PfsAs5zsss's Yeg6-
table Compound. Their Eefs
f6rs are ON fife and prove ffsfs
statement 10 be a fret, mot .
moro boast Mysess a ssseoES-
0kne haas been successful IL,
curling so many women, you
cannot w6H say without 8ry-
Ing H-n 4 cf0 NOT believe IL
will helm ssse.O
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28

The lesson had been about the prodi-
gal sou, and the entire Sunday school
had been properly impressed. The SUI
perintendent asked: Nov, my little
friends. who stood by. objecting to this
proposed banquet to the prodlgal"
And voice In far corner answered.
"The calf"
Pure Accident: Flanagan-Hivlnsl
man, phwat's the matther wild yer
face? Hanagan-F Faith. twas an acci-
lent Tn ould woman throwed plate
at me. Flanagan-An dye call that an
accident? Hanagan-Av coorse! Didn't
she hit phat she aimed at?-Philadel-
phia Press.
Father" he said, do you think
would be justified in getting married
on an income Of SIS per week" Papa
Why, you young profiigate, you never
earned a penny in your life. Son-No,
but l can marry that handsome type
writer girl that works for YOU Baltl-
more World.
His Mission: at Is your aim. of
course" said his Intimate friend, TO
make people think" NO." replied the
popular lecturer. in a burst of conf
dence. my business is to make people
think they think-Or. rather. to make
them think l think they think."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
NO" said the stubborn citizen, IL
never confess that am in the wrong"
"Why notT There is no use of It IL
man makes mistake in this life there
are thousands of people ready to take
hold and advertise 1t, without his lift
| ing his voice to swell the clamor."-
Washington Star.
you know. John. you promised me a
seai-skin wrap. and" "And you
promised to keep my stockings darned
and you haven't done it." well. you
don't mean to say you'll break your
promise on that accountY' well. it's
Just like this: you don't give darn
and don't give wrap"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
FREE Fight IN The SENATE
TILLMAN AND MLAURIN.
TILLMAN
Wild Scene During Session of the
Senate ON WashinEton's Birthday
both Senator'S Reached the OPP
ponent's Faee-Both Senator'S In
Disgrace.


Washington. Feb %. Scene in the
senate arena on Washington's birth
day:
Senator Tillman. who was occupy.
ing his regular seat on the main aisle,
sprang with tiger-like ferocity at his
colleague (Senator McLaurin). Sena-
tor Teller of Colorado. who was sit
ting at his desk between the two
South Carolina senator's. was swept
aside without ceremony. Indeed, the
Infatuated Tillman climbed over him
in his efforts to reach McLaurin. With
out the slightest hesitation Senator
McLaurin sprang to meet the attack
half way. Senator TiIlman aimed q
wild blow at his colleague with his
right. 1t landed upon McLaurin's fore
head, just above the left eye, although
its force was partially spent upon Nc
Laurin's arm, which he had raised in
an effort to parry the blow.
Instantly Senator McLaurin's right
shot out, the blow landing upon Sen
atcr Tillman's face, apparently upon
the nose. Again Senator Tillman
struck out frantically, this time with
his left. The blow did not land upon
Senator McLaurin. Then followed a
wild scrimmage, both senators clutch
ing at each other madly.
Senators Warren and Scott, both of
whom are powerful men. rushed to-
ward the combatants to separate them.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms Layton
sprang over desks in his efforts to
reach the belligerent senators. Just
as he seized Senator McLaurin, Sena-
tor Tillman aimed left handed blow
at his colleague, which struck Mr.. Lay
ton in the face. The blow was glanc-
ing and did no special harm. Mr.. Lay
ton tore them apart. Both Senators
were still striking wildly at each other,
some of the blows landing on Mr.. Lay
ton.
An instant later the senators were
pinioned in the arms of Senator War
rens and Scott. They were dragged
further apart, although they still made
Intellectual efforts to get at each other.
Finally they were forced into their
seats.
Senator McLaurin, although very
pale, seemed to be the calmer of the
two. Senator Tillman was as white
as sheet. AS he sat down in his
seat he drew his handkerchief from
his pocket and wiped blood from his
face that seemingly was flowing slight
ly from the nose. Until that time it
had been supposed that no blood had
been drawn in the encounter.
During the fight senators all over
the chamber were ON their feet Not
a word, however, was spoken. Never
before in it's history had the senate
received such shock.
The status of Senators Tillman and
McLaurin is that they are still in
contempt of the senate, and only by a
vote of the senate can either be re-
cognized. either to speak or to vote
on any question whatever.
This is the judgment of all senators
who have considered the question, and
the presiding officer will refuse to re-
cognize their right to participate in
the proceedings until the order Of
contempt is vacated.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
State of Ohio city of Toledo, Lucas Count,

State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas County.
~
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he il the
senior partner Of the firm Of #. J. Cheney 4
Co., doing business In the city of Toledo.
county and state aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the of Halfs Catar-h
Cure. FRANK. j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day Of December. A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. D.
Sold by druggists, &c.,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 24.-James Nc
Glashan, aged 50, foreman in the con-
struction department of the Michigan Tel
ephone company, and an unidentified wo-
man were found dead in rooming house
on Park place. Gas had escaped in some
manner from the gas stove in the room
and suffocated the couple.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
A Masculine Lady's Maid.

A Bostonian while exploring the
flies of a paper printed in his town a
century ago came across this rather
stirling advertisement: III. Rogers
iaiorms those ladies who wish to be
dressed by him, either on assembly
or ball days, to give him notice the
previous day. Ladies who engage to
and don't dress must pay half price. !"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
London Paupers.

London, Feb. 22.-official reports of
the pauperism existing in London show
an increase of 3776 paupers over the cor
responding period of 1901, and the highest
total in 20 years, with the exception of
corresponding week in 1895. The increase
is partly attributable to the unusual cold
weather.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
A Cautious RenIy.

''Do you believe in Chinese immigra
tion?"
sit depends on which side I'm on"
(Which side?"
Eyes, which side of the Pacific
Washington Star.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
Not Entirely Mute.

He-What l feel for you, Muriel,
can never tell you in words. True
love is silent.
Muriel-oh, no. I assure you. 1t
speaks to papa.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28

The average woman's husband sell
dom comes up to her ideal; the ideal in
most cases has to come down to the
husband
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1902-02-28
The Candid suburbanite.

81 suppose people around here raise
their own vegetables?"
"Some do; others merely plant
them. Puck.