Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-28


in Charlton on Monday, February 10,
with Judge Eichelberger on the bench
and A. Sanders, of Ottumwa as report
er. Thursday, January 80, is the last
day for filing cases and unless an I'M
usual amount of business is manufac-
tured in the next four days, there will
not be much business to transact at
this term and it will not occupy the
full two weeks set down for its ses-
sion. The docket now contains no
cases OF general interest and all the
attorneys are complaining of the
shortage OF business as indicated by
the docket for this term. The trial
jury, which viii probably have but lit
tie business to transact and who are
ordered to report the second day of
the session is as follows ]. B. Bolts,
J. ]. Walker, G.. H. Taylor OF Lucas,
c. P Jordan of Columbia, John
Threldheld A NJ. Dewitt, Frank Yout-
sey of Russell, Henry Bertrand, Adam
Dale, j. c. Seward, w. NJ. Householder,
C. C. Burr, Chas. Foster, j. W. Ross.
A. N. Champlain, r. j. Osborne of
Charlton, NJ c. Malone, S. M. Early,
Marshall Humbert, j. G. Kenney of
.odNltS, AJhllLilCl vi SlcNSldlll
C. A Kenney and j. e. McCorkle of
Belinda.
Mc!ntire Slightly Improved.
Attorney C. c. McIntire, who was
stricken with paralysis some months
ago, While visiting his sister-in-law,
Julia Chickering, of this place, still
lies in a very serious condition, though
somewhat improved. both physically
and mentally. 1t was thought for a
time that he could not recover, and his
death was daily expected but at pres
ent he is much better and strong hopes
are entertained for his recovery He
now takes nourishment more readily,
while his spells of mental alteration
are less frequent and he takes his rest
regularly.
Much Smallpox in Lucas County.
Lucas county is filled with cases
which are called smallpox, though but
one case is as yet reported from Char
iton. 1t is now mostly in the county
and OF very mild form, only one case
being reported as in anything like a
serious condition The country
schools in five OF the townships have
been closed to prevent the spread OF
the disease.
Other Charlton News.
The Big Hill Coal Co, which has
been operating the Big Hill mine at
Lucas, seven miles west of here has
made an assignment for the benefit OF
its creditors, and the court has ap
pointed a temporary receiver for its
affairs. The company has been work.
ing under disadvantages ever since its
formation, and it is doubtful il it has
ever been q paving investment. They
had much trouble keeping the water
out of the shaft and on several occa
sions has had to shut down temporar
lily on account of the water. The min
ers Will not leave Lucas, but will Sc
cure employment in other mines in
that vicinity
Mrs. H. l.. Carter, who has been ser
iously i'll for the past few weeks, is
so much recovered as to be able to sit
up in bed.
Mrs. Fl. L. Lewis has returned tc
her home in Ottumwa after a very
pleasant visit with relatives anC
friends in Charlton.
Arthur Ruby of Liberty township is
reported as quite seriously i'll of pneu
monia.
Rev, B. T. Palmer, of Keota, the
newly elected minister for the Baptist
congregation, was in town and con
Quoted services at the church Sunday
morning and evening
Jack Mcdowell, of English township
who has been seriosly i'll for the past
few days is reported as much improv
ed and on the road to rapid recovery
Mrs. Jane Davis and sons, Carl anG
and Robert, OF Liberty township, have
returned from an extended visit with
relatives and friends in Missouri.
Mrs. Aldrich, of Knoxville, is being
entertained at the home of her son
DR.. j. A. Brown, on Grand street, fol
few days.
Mrs. Wordsworth, of Union township
is reported as being on the sick list