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The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

Bradstreet says that the great under
lying features of trade and industry re-
main favorable with jobbing distribu-
tion naturally less active than earlier in
the season, but still of liberal volume.
The winter wheat crop is invariably in
a promising condition. Especially good
crop reports come from the central west
and the southwest. The number of
hands who profit Ivy increased wages, in
cotton mills is estimated to be 10000.
Special promise Of activity is held out
this year In the building trades.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
has been invited to deliver the Memorial
day address at the customary exercises
to be held on that holiday under the
auspices of the local G. A. r. post at
Bangor and has announced his intention
of accepting, unless something unfore-
seen arises. 1t is expected that he will
be accompanied there by General Nelson
A. Miles and delegation of knights
Templar, of which order Admiral Schley
is member.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

The funeral of Sumner Whittier oc-
Cured March 9th, at the home of Mrs.
Frank Rowel, South Scion. The re-
mains, accompanied by his only daugh-
ter, Mrs.. Crossman, OF Chicago, were
carried to Illinois for lnterment.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

Russia makes another move on the
diplomatic chess board. She agrees to
quit Manchuria and has signed a conven-
ton with China to that effect. 1t is to
take place within three months.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

The Paraguay river, So called from
the republic of the same name on its
banks, is 1.So0 miles in length At
points in its lower course it is from five
TO fifteen miles wide.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

"Who is thu responsible man in this
firm asked h' brusque visitor
Il don't KNOW who the responsible
party is, answered the sad cynical Of
fee boy. hut am the one who is al
ways 10 blame Washington Star
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

On Sunday, Mrs. AdeIine Walker of
Peaks Island was l02 years of sge and
the event was quietly celebrated by her
children, childrens children and q few
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

In a letter to Mr. Geo. Otis Smith, Mr..
Clifford Piuchot, U. $. Forester, writes
as follows regarding bug-killed timber
in Maine, reference to which was made
In a recent issue of the REPORTER: "Dr.
Hopkins has demonstrated that there Is
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

The Republicans of Bueksport, Satur-
day, renominated Oscar F. Fellows for
representative. The next Speakership
OF the House is conceded to Mr. Fellows.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

The muuupai election ut Calais VAS
held Monday, j. NJ. Johnson, the Re.
candidate being chosen Mayor
By a margin Of l54 votes over his Demo
cratic opponent. The board of aldermen
will be four Republicans and three Demo
Gratis
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

Thanks TO the Apple. she's Clothed.
Tess-I detest apples. don't you?
Jess-Oh, no, Every time put on n
nice new gown I'm thankful that there
was an apple for Eve to eat-Philadel
phia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10
More Work Than Play.

Does she play whist?'
"No. She makes the worst work OF il
you ever saw."-Philadelphi Bulletin
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

Stops the Cough and works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures q cold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price rs cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10
1hnt beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish 10 Deyoe's Var
nish Floor Paint; costs > cents more \
quart though Sold by Rawles Il Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n s,.rrH e.. MoNEELIE
I. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
l,o WATER STREET, sKOWHEGAN NE.
ApyFRTIsMENTs;- buslness ana legal adVer
,,aamepts inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
10 the space used, and the position given
Prices quoted on application.
cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
inserted at cents per line.
BuBsChIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ana YEAR .S 80 Six months, .............. 75c.
Three months, .............38c.
ALB will be charged If not paid until end Of year
ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

ENOlGES TON, resulting from
] weakness of the stomach, As relieved
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great stom-
ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-10

wvrFRED AZ sEo0ND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

child whose name now is or ever has
been Smith, residing in the United
States and the possessions beyond the
sea, are expected to be present. A
large number of huge registers have
been ordered and will be installed for
the reception of the autographs of all
the Smiths, in the building OF the fair
grounds which has been set aside as
reception room for the visitors be-
longing to the family. Invitations have
been sent to all the Smiths who have
been or are now members of congress
or of the Iowa legislature. and also to
those who have ever held any federal
or state office. To all the other Smiths
in the world a general invitation is
issued hereby. The event cannot fail
to be one of great historical interest,
as the family is popularity supposed to
be the most numerous family in the
United States. To add to the local in
terest in the reunion, liberal premiums
will be given to the oldest Smith, the
youngest Smith, the shortest Smith,
the heaviest Smith and the lightest
Tin weight Smith. The entire fam
lily will indulge in picnic on the
grounds, and the local members of the
family will act as a reception commit
tee and committee on arrangements,
Correspondence is now in progress
with view to securing for president
of the day Smith of national reputa-
ton, whose name will be announced
early this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
sc. Cullen 4 Co,
12s-1so, MAIN STREET. 12s.tso.
DEATH OF c. A. TATE.
Passed Away at His Home in Cedar
Rapids YESTERDAY.

[From Saturdays Daily.]
Word was received in this city this
morning by Mrs. Frank Berry of the
death of G. A. Tate OF Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Tate was formerly Miss Margaret
Scott of this city and well known by a
large number of friends, who will be
greatly shocked to learn of the be.
reavement that has befallen her. The
death of Mr.. Tate occurred at 1904
O'Clock yesterday morning after lin.
gering illness. No arrangements have
as yet been made for the funeral, owe
ing to the condition of Mrs. Tate, who
was taken seriously i'll Monday night.
Mrs. Berry will leave this evening fol
Cedar Rapids to attend the funeral.
Concerning the death of Mr.. Tate
the Cedar Rapids Gazette says:
Lon" Tate, as he was Familiarity
known, was born at Llscomb, Iowa,
November %, 1878. He came to Cedar
Rapids in 1892, and almost continue
ously until few months ago was in
the employ of the Republican Printing
company, being considered one of the
most expert linotype operators in the
state. He was of slight physique AMI
tremendous, energy. Determining few
years ago to equip himself for the legal
profession he took up his studies with
the energy that characterized all his
efforts neglecting his physical being
to attain his ambitious ends His only
recreation for years was obtained in
the summer afternoons as official
scorer of the baseball games, although
he took upon himself the duty of writ
ing the reports of the games for his
paper, his work being very clever On
May Is, 1901, he passed the difficult
examination necessary to secure a di-
ploma as an attorney and on October
16 of the same year he was united III
marriage with Miss Margaret Scott of
Ottumwa, Rev. E. j. Lockwood of st.
Pauls church officiating. Life seemed
to be opening out to him and for him
was predicted bright and prosperous
future. Almost without warnjng he
was stricken with the dread disease
that claimed him as victim. The
members of the Republican staff and
Postmaster Boyd were unceasing in
their attentions and the tender, patient
care of his sorrowing young wife was
augmented by willing, loving friends
and relatives.
Mr.. Tate is survived by his wife, his
parents, three sisters, Mrs A. l.. Bur
dick of Fort Dodge, Mrs. |. w. Schultz
of Kewanee, ILL.,. and Miss Cora Tate
of this city, and one brother, Frank A.
Tate, trusted and valued employe OF
the Rock Island offices in this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
kEOSAUQUA NEWS.
Van Buren, County People and Their
Movements.


Keosauqua, Aug. 9.-The teachers of
the county in attendance at the nor
NAL listened to an address yesterday
afternoon by State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Barrett. AL who
heard the address speak of it as a
treat. Beside the large number of
teachers present, a great many from
Keosauqua and vicinity availed them
selves of the opportunity Of hearing
the address.
The store room owned by Mr.. Duck
worth. which is to be occupied by the
n. Johnson store, in charge Of the
Misses Burns, is being remodeled and
reprinted, and when rearranged will
make one of the best rooms in the
town.
George w. Jack has sold his resi-
dence here to Mrs E. Manning
State Supreme Court Reporter Ben
]. Salinger of Carroll was Keosauqua
yisiter a few days ago.
George De Hart and wife returned
a few days ago from an extended visit
in California
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
HAVE PAY RAISED.
Burlington Trainmen Receive conces

Burlington Trainmen Receive conces.
sions From Their Employers.
From Mondays Daily.
W. K. Kittleman and c. w. Cope
land, who were members of the griey-
ance committee of the o. R. C. and
b. OF r. T. orders, which have inst
closed long conference with the Of
ficials OF the c., B. & @. railway, have
returned to this city and report that
the trainmen were successful in kay.
ing all their requests granted. The
committee conferred with the officials
in regard to change in the gen eral
rules, and several very satisfactory
changes will be made as a resAt. The
pay of the conductors who were fer.
merly getting 2 $40 cents per mile.
will be raised to an even three cents,
while brakemen will receive two cents
per mile, as against / $40 cents per
mile formerly. The pay Of yardrnen
has not been irefes -ed but the hours
will be shortened from twelve tt.3 ten ten
hours day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Summer
Dress Goods

Quite a nice assortment ~
fine Wash Goods-I,nDorted
Dimities, Wash Mousseliues,
ETC., etc.-the h5qh orade Of
wash fabrics. Closiis,q them
ont at
1715c a gard.
another small line - ooo1
STILES, all of them-mostiy I'm
Dinaities,
75c a uoyd
An especiazM fine lime Of
Wash Goods, attractive IN stale
makes nm a showu dress az
1vaist. Closinq at
1oc a yard
Il small line of La,r0s and
Batistes, odd pieces left from
summer stock, qood valates at
21ac a yord.
The reqular csc lime of Mer-
cerised Ginohn9ns IRE Nom Of
Tered at
75c a uard.
AN our ezeqant stuzes IN 800
and soc Fiqlred Linens. ara
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
RETURN FROM CAMP LACEY.
ottumwa's Soldier Boys Arrive in the
City This Afternoon.
(Fron Mondays Dai!y.J

ff'rom Mondays DARYL
The members of Company G and
the Fiftieth regiment band, of this
city, who have been in camp at Oska-
loosa for the past week, arrived in
this city this afternoon over the Rock
Island. After getting off the train the
members OF the two organizations
formed and to the strains of band mu-
sic marched to their headquarters
where they were dismissed. All the
boys were in excellent spirits and all
reported that the week spent at Camp
Lacey had been most enjoyable one
The work of the Fiftieth band was
well received by the members of the
regiment and the many people who
visited at camp and their playing was
one of the most pleasant features of
the week. This is the first experience
of the organization as members OF the
guard in camp and the enthusiasm of
the members has been greatly aroused
by the experiences of the past week
in camp.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
LOOKS DARK FOR HIM.

Raymond Chesser Arrested TODAY
May Go to Reform School.
[From Mondays Daily.j
Raymond Chesser, small boy who
has been arrested several times for
petty oifenses during the past few
years, and who still has some time to
live before seeing the last of his
teens, was 'collared" at noon TODAY
by Chief Gray in front of the Globe
Tea store. Raymond, it is said. had
succeeded in rolling big, juicy wa.
termelon from the pile in front of the
store to point out of sight of the
clerks and was proceeding toward
cliaching the deal when Chief GRAY
happened to pass in car and saw the
youthful law-breaker at work. The
arrest was made and the melon return
ed, and Raymond now awaits trial. II
is probable that he will be sent to the
reform school, as the police are tired
of being bothered by him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
LOSE VALUABLE HORSE.
n Mondays Daily

A valuable and blooded colt belong
ing to John, Gerry and Herman
Schmidt was killed last night in the
pasture at the Schmidt home on the
outskirts of the city The horse was
found dead this morning with wire
from the fence wound around it's neck.
1t was evidently strangled by the wire,
which had broken and coiIed about the
horses neck, preventing escape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
A BIG PAY ROLL.
Over $4,000 Per Week Paid for Labor
by the Janney Manufacturing Co

The pay roll of the Janney Manufac-
turing company, for the two weeks end
ing today, amounts to $4,2S1.21. 1t is
distributed among 293 employees. Ev-
cry dollar of this money will find its
way into the hands of the business
men of Ottumwa and these figures in
dictate better than anything else can.
the Importance of this prominent man
ufacturing enterprise to this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

plodes when the point Of the ROD
strikes the top pail. If it fails the fuse
finally sets off a charge of powder
which never fails to do the business.
The result is that everything is torn
loose $500 feet underground and a
good deal of it comes UP out of tho
hole. Sometimes this produces i,
gusher yielding hundreds of barrels of
oil daily. A shot of this kind costs
about $500. Frank J. Stillman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

Gov. A. B. Cummins, Lieut.. Gov. Jno.
Herriott. Jno. +. Lacey, S. F. Prouty,
D. j. Palmer F. w. Evans. Cato
Sells, Jno. P, Reese. Father Nugent,
Jesse Cole, S. R. Furgerson, Lafe
Young, Nate Kendall. JIG. Mabry, Geo.
Fl. Woodson. will address the people
at Southern Iowa Veterans and Old
Settlers reunion August 10 to 81, Lo-
villa In
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
The Plan for the Reunion.

Under Holstein date the Register
and Leader, of Des Moines, gives the
following explanation of the reunion
The Smith family will hold reun
ion at liolstein, Iowa, on Tuesday
August 10. The great meeting which
will occur on the first day of the Hol
stein district fair, is on the invitation
of the management of the fair and
the members of the Smith family liv
ing IN and contiguous to Holstein. II
is. SO far as known, the first reunion
Of this great family ever held in the
United States. Every man, woman aI
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Special.

Just arrived a big line Of
ready made Skirts for fall aUear,
styles surprisingly mew, and
prices as lou as they haze ever
been.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

MISS lQd SInlIQ, $40 w. MAIN.
Albert T. Smith, $40 E. Main.
Andrew Smith, 620 e. Second.
Andrew J. Smith, 632 w. Second.
Arthur P. Smith, 629 Cooper.
Miss Carrie Smith, 631 Maple ave.
nue..
Miss Carrie Smith 226 E. Fourth.
Miss Catherine Smith, 1923 N. Court.
Charles Smith, 1914 w. Main.
Chas. A. Smith, Main, Graves add.
Chas. w. Smith, 632 w. Second
Chester Y. Smith, 574 w Fourth.
Christiana Smith, 211 N Moore S. S.
Clarence q. Smith, Main, Graves
add
Alex c. Smith, 331 w. Maple avenue
Edward Smith, 200 NJ Ransom S. S.
Louis c. Smith, 2161a N. Moore S. S.
Saniel Smith, Liberty south of Lin
coin avenue.
David Smith, 800 w. Second
Rev. David Smith, 124 N. Willard S.
Dewey D. Smith, 2O4 W. Wilson.
Duncan Smith, 1922 Railroad.
Ed. Smith, Ballingall.
Edward Smith, 2l1 N. Moore S. S.
Ebert S. Smith, 81 Richmond ave.
nue. S. S.
Miss Emma Smith, $50 N Marion.
E. o. Smith, works Dain Mfg. Co.
Francis M. Smith, 400 S. Benton
Frank M. Smith, sos E. Wabash ave-
nue. S. S.
Frank P. Smith, AGO N. Jefferson.
Fred Smith, 54S w. Second.
Fred Smith, 112 S. Cherry.
Fred D. Smith, TIA Z. Mechanic.
Fred L. Smith, 1852 w. Second.
Geo. D. Smith. 1907 Plum.
Geo. H Smith, 507 W. Second.
Geo. w. Smith, sci W. Fifth.
G. Walter Smith, AGO N. Jefferson.
Harlan G. Smith, 321 N. Washington
Henry c. Smith, 400 S. Benton
Art H. Smith, AL N. Jefferson
Miss Ida Smith, Walnut avenue north
of Roemer.
Miss Ida E. Smith, 9O3 w. Fifth.
Ira Smith, 906 Hayne.
James Smith, 1856 N. James S. S.
James Smith, 1876 Bertha.
James A. Smith, 901 w. Fifth.
James ]. Smith, 1895 N Court.
James w. Smith, 116 N. Jefferson.
Miss Jennie Smith, 233 N Mclean.
John Smith, 1919 Orchard.
John A. Smith, 3O5 West Park ave
nue..
John A. Smith, Columbus, Central
ADDITION.
John B. Smith, PIP Albany avenue.
John E. Smith, 207 Church S. S.
John z. Smith, Edwards, north of
Bertha.
John J. Smith, 921 Plum
John K. Smith, 1924 E. Main.
John T. Smith, 200 N. Ransom S. S.
Joseph Smith, Main street, Graves
addition.
J. H. Smith, 119 North Benton.
Lafayette Smith, GOT Richmond ave-
nue., South Side.
Miss Laura Smith, 507 West Second
Miss Laura Smith, S14 East Main.
Miss Lena Smith, AL North Jeffer-
son.
Miss Lora Smith, 2O9 North Ran
som street, S. S.
Leafs Smith, 507 w. Second.
Miss Lulu Smith, 315 S. Tisdale.
Miss Lulu Smith PIT S. Jefferson.
L. J. Smith, 304 Church street, S. S.
Margaret Smith, 901 W. Fifth.
Miss Mary Smith, 211 N. Moore.
s. S.
Mrs. Mary Smith, 317 N. Wapello.
Minnie Smith, 420 Grant.
Nancy Smith, 1919 Orchard.
MISS Nettle M. Smith, 211 N.Moore,
S. S.
Nicholas Smith, 500 Wabash avenue,
S. S.
Porter w. Smith, 1917 Orchard.
Roy Smith, 521 N. Court.
Roy D. Smith Columbus street, Cen
trad Add.
Miss Ruth Smith, 2O9 N. Ransom,
S. S.
Miss Sarah G. Smith, 500 E. Wabash
avenue, S. S.
Sarah j. Smith, 226 E. Fourth.
Mrs. Sophronia Smith, 1910 Railroad
Sylvester o. Smith PIP w. Albany
avenue.
S. Smith, 1873 Mabel.
Thomas Smith, 31S E. Second.
Thcs. M. Smith, 725 w Fourth
Thomas M. Smith, 9O6 Hayne.
Rev. U. b. Smith, 2o4 w. Wilson,
S. S.
Walter Smith. 1926 Hayne.
VIM. Smith. 727 f. Main.
2. Taylor Smith, AGO N. Jefferson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
SMITHS ATTENTION
Family Reunion to be Held Next
Week.
OTTUMWA PEOPLE ARE INVITED
Event is to Occur in Holstein, Ida
County, According to Dispatch to
a pes Moines Newspaper-Pcizes
Are Offered.

All the Smiths in Ottumwa, Wapello
county, and other places are invited to
attend a reunion of everybody OF that
name one week from tomorrow. Prizes
are offered for the tallest Smith, the
shortest Smith, the heaviest Smith and
the highest Smith. Registers will be
provided in order that those who at
tend may record their names, after
which the 'talkfest" about the illus.
tr1ous men who have borne the name
OF Smith will doubtless begin.
The event is to be held in Holstein.
Ida county, a place boasting of $40 peo-
pie on the Northwestern railroad, ac-
cording to dispatch to Des Moines
newspaper. If the directory is not at
fault and a Des Moines newspaper,
which prints the story, tells the truth,
the following Ottumwa Smiths have a
personal invitation to be in Holstein
Tuesday, August 10:
Miss Ida Smith, 546 w. Main.
Albert T. Smith, $40 E. Main.
Andrew Smith, 620 e. Second.
Andrew J. Smith, 632 w. Second.
Arthur P. Smith, 629 Cooper.
Miss Carrie Smith, 631 Maple ave
The courier., 1902-10-25

Mrs. Hodgman's home. 700 North Six
teenth street. Talks will be given by
prominent women of the city on dress,
manners, health. amusements. and
other practical topics.
4 4 4
At the next regular meeting of the
Matinee Musicale. which Will occur
November tenth, a piana and song re-
cital will be given by Mrs. VIII Owen
Jones and Mrs. Mark Woods. The
names of these two ladies on a pro-
gram insures a delightful concert.
4 x 4
At a, French theatre one evening dur
ing the performance of a play by Sou
met, a spectator was observed to be
slumbering. Look said Dumas to the
author, who was sitting near him. you
see the effect produced by your trag-
edy!" Next evening at the same theatre
it happened that the play was one of
Dumas own. and ii happened also
that a gentleman in the stalls was
overpowered by sleeped. Sonnet. being
present, noticed this, and with infinite
satisfaction. tapping Dumas on the
shoulder and pointing to the offender,
he said. please notice. my dear Du-
mas. that your plays can send people
to sleep as well as mine" Not at ALL"
was the ready answer: that's our
friend of yesterday: he has not walked
up YETI
The courier., 1902-10-25

A Newcastle man. who seldom at
tends church. was persuaded to hear a
sermon and was much impressed. "You
marked confidentially to friend. NOW
1 always thought Sodom and Gomor-
rah were husband and wife. and ind
they were nothing but two cit:es."-
American Weekly.