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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
OBITUARY.
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George Mowery, of COMPETING, born An
I'll u. 1911, Knox county Ohio. departed
this life December IL, 1902, aged CD years
s months 5 days. He was married to Miss
Sarah Grow, September 10, 1910. who de-
parted this life September .. lSc9, to this
happy nnion were born six children. Jacob
c. Moweiy, Of Greeley. Col: James p.
Mowery, Baker. Oklahoma; Mnlissa A.
Mowcry, who departed this life 1891; Per
ella NJ. Mowcry. wife of Balls Burgess,
of Baker, Oklahoma; Benjamin r. Mowcly
conpetino, da); David NIowery, who
died in youth. September, 1861. Mr.. Now
cry was married to Eliza Wright December
=, 1870 who was called from her abors
March II, 1896 In November, 1856. Mr.
Noweiy was married to Miss Martha Bent
ley, who with four children are left to
mourn Il kind and loving husband. He
embraced the Christian religion and was
faithful to the end.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
R U Pr u Re

have made the greatest record Of
any physician in Southern Iowa. I.
have cured hundreds of cases in and
around Wapello county. Cases have.
come here from Colorado, the Black
Hills and other states to be cured.
My treatment stands the test of time
as you will see by the testimonials
Children and women cured as well a.
men.
Sexual Diseases, Nervous Diseases,
Lost Manhood, Impotency cured by
Especial Methods. also cure diseases
!of secret and private nature which
people dislike to go to the family
doctor. ..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

Washington d. c., Dec. 22.-The
Hepburn bill appropriating $5OO.OO0
for the use of the attorney general to
enforce the Sherman antitrust law
has brought forth various criticisms
Mr.. Hepburn got his bill through the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
K r Az

In curing Cancer and Hidden Dis.
leases. Cancer and Lupus are cured
iby the wonderful X-Ray. Several
cases we have treated are cured II
you are afflicted or have a friend who
has a cancer send them here.
Diseases of Nose, Throat and Lungs
cured by Special Inhalation treatment.
Catarrh of Nose, Throat, Lungs, Sto-
mach and Bowels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
POSTMASTER is ARRESTED.
NeIs. c. Matson, Of MlddIetown, Iowa
Held for Embezzlement.

Peoria, Dec. 19-Nels. c. Matson,
postmaster at Middletown, Des Moines
county, wanted by the government
since May S, last for the embezzlement
of postoffice money order funds to the
extent OF $500 Is under arrest in Pekin.
He acknowledged his guilt and was
remanded to the county jail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

An amazingly large number of pos
tai cards are mailed throughout the
United States in year. During the
year just ended 74O,O87,S sos were used.
The weight of these cards is estimated
at 5,469,592 pounds, and they would
more than fill 1T freight cars. If
placed in single pile they would
reach to the height Of It's miles and
when spread out lengthwise the ends
touching they would cover distance
of 6,424 miles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
AL L
Chronic Diseases

such as Rheumatism, sciatica, Neural
gia Chronic Headaches, Nervous Dis
eases, Piles, Fistula, Diseases OF Wonar
en-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
X e IN 6 III b e +

after December ID, will be located in
the new Elks Building, corner Second
and Green street, one block north Of
the Ballingall Hotel.
Mr.. Frederick linn, now of TT. Scott,
Kansas, says: | was cured of the
worst case of Piles any man could
have. was cured within two weeks
time. have new lease on life.
3. H. McEwen, Fremont, Ia, says:'
II was completely cured of very bad
case of rupture two years ago.
T. H. Baker, Ottumwa, Iowa, says:
= was cured of Double Rupture and
would advise all men to take the
treatment.
( Mrs. Henry Jackson. Hooking, Iowa,
says: had Double Rupture and
was very bad. took treatment of
Dr. Bonham and was cured.
Mr.. Frank Eberline, Belknap, Iowa,
says: had very bad case Of Ca
tarrh and was cured by DR.. Bonham.
Mr.. Eberline also sent several people
to my Office for similar treatment.
4 Victor Bell, of Belllnap, Ia, says:'
DR.. Bonham cured our little
daughter Of bad case of eating Ca
tari'h.
John Stimmits, of Ottumwa, says:
DR.. Bonham cured me Of very bad
case OF Fistula. l am thankful
was cured in June.
Mr.. Nevil Glue, Ottumwa, says: II
was cured of a bad Rupture nine years
ago; am well today"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

better; but as l am q
girl, I must turn my
affections to another
species of the animal
kingdom.
Two years ago when
1 was visiting my un-
Gle in Colorado, he
gave me a pony; and
as I always had wish
ed for it by the first
bright evening star, I
named him Starlight.
Starlight was an In
dian pony and was as
homely as any pony
could be, but I grew
very fond Of him.
When I first began my
riding lessons Star
light walked very
slowly. It did not
take me long to learn
and then Starlight
and his rider could b
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
A SoIace to Maid


NV fayore animals belonging the cat family
may choice but what would
circus growing roaring lion? Many maid
would be worth nothing without cat 10
lonely hours -.
NV fayorite the Canary Islands This
the earliest OF dawn
deepened darkness Many sad
its II is well cared o
little while and 1T Will not ny
away The gives the sweetly VIII
-lH'as heehei'
Seventh Grade Summer School 14l0 Eighth Avenue N
VERY Particular Folk.
Australian red throat These birds are
very particular and nothing the purest things They
will not eat mixed brdseed alone They
will not water for they seem to think that K
the water is they be clean Instead OF singing
with their mouths open MARBLE in their threats choose
birds nave
such beautiful color.
have many favorte animals but the first OF the list is
Dogs They keep watch over the house.
and danger Some dogs are ugly anu
cruel but if they WELL they become very COCA
80. ~
B 18th Grade, Cleve School 262o quincy 81. NE.
BY he Bright STAR
were choose for my fa7orte amman the
yeower and homee he was the
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BIRD AND BE A ST
centin.ed f.em the fir1t Page.

favorite animal He is beautiful in FORM
graceful motion is unofending In
whether standing hillside
looking branching held proudly
drinking the clear brook while mdy watching
Of danger making use OF
toward the distance he forms
picture artists When this handsome
melancholy mine feel
spirit chivalry within that would protect him
sportsman's If had park of own,
keep many it could watch them daily
Eighth Grade, Alice e. De Kroyft,
Adams School. Nineteenth S.
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minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday, Jan. 10:
"PATRIOTIsM."

"PATRIOTISM.'
In order to get various points of view of this subject
it is divided among the grades follows
HIGH SCHOOL-An essay upon patriotism itself.
EIGHTH GRADE-A great patriot of southern Europe
prior 400. Why?
SEVENTH GRADE-A great patriot northern
: rope after 400. Why?
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE-A great American pat
riot Why?
No biographies of these are wanted. You must
deal with the which choice patriot
In other must deal with his patriotism alone,
what led to it, and what effect his act had upon his
country Papers which do follow the rules given
will not be considered The must be in the hands
of the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening, January
At o'clock. They be strictly original, written
ink, side only of the paper, than 800
words in length marked with the number
each signed with the grade school, address Of
the writer The papers must not be rolled.
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For saturday Jan. IS:
CHILDHOOD TOYS

CHILDHOOD Toys
This is topic which will appeal all Of you for
there is not of but has had in your
younger days. They not have been shop toys,
nevertheless they highly priced many happy
hour spent with them. What were Of the toys
which brought happiness to you How did lose them
break them? Or what has become of them The
papers must be in the hands of the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening, January 20,
At o'clock They must be strictly original written in
Ink, side only Of the paper, than SOC
words In length marked WITH the number Of words and
each signed with the grade school, and address OF
the writer. The papers must not be rolled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
Akin to wild Things.

(IIonorabe Mention)
me O which I like dog
useful liked horse
horse fer its beauty, If horse
useful
maybe good pet; if horse vicious, maybe
admire beauty like horses best.
all birds, like seagul best when
they happy and wish for pair Of wings
I may where they AS quiet girl,
They like
would only keep still long
enough. ssE-Marjore Borrfll
A Fifth Grade 5sAs. 1905 Dupont Avenue S.
Margaret Fuller School,
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Faithful Unto Death.

little songsters in this world but favor
bird the early spring. It flies
south tell that spring is
spring the has risen always hear
robin calling mate high in the tree tops It
lazy? The idea of their being abed
Why. the world is needing them
ment! Wake up!"
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for it is agreeable to hear smooth it's SOFT
furry coat. 1t pleasant in
with kitty lap especially
fond Of cats.
The robin bird which certainly ought
ones favorte We all sign of
all when little. bril-
it will be and fields will be filled
with flowers. robins song any birds,
surprising the larks pleasant thing
awakened robin
A Sixth Grade -Avylda De Haven
Bremen School Street N.
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A sweet, PIaintivc strain.
(Honorable Mention.)

-. (I1onorable Mention)
favore animal is the dog I always did, and always
because they like human
beings animal stand by and
whether it fat poodle with long, white
neck little
would be help to the
family if written published such
Beautiful Joe" and LONELINESS"
whip WILL it
when its sad sweet
in the country this summer and
every evening just the whip
poor commenced a sweet, melancholy strain.
Sixth Grade Pearl M. p Gordon
Washington School. IT'S Fifth Street s..
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"A Picture by Moonlight.


graceful and beautiful than the timid
with its long, twisted horns, is the
would hurt for the
while there will not be deer, if the
keep did this stayed farm in
night The of the walls laid
apart sleep and the night Taking lit
peep the crack in the WALL handsome big
him plainly, for the
shining white showed him clearly if in day
light suppose pretty picture choose this
creature as my favorite. animal.
The little is favorte bird 1t is net very pretty
quick and have watched it make nest many
time out be sensible. One
built nest in back porch One morning my
in the nest il there
He barely touched eggs After while
the wren came back and pieces.
A Sixth Grade, -Langdon Dunke1bergcr,
Sheridan School. 439 Fourth Street Me-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

SOLUTION OF LAST WEEKS PUZZLES
In No. /, remove matches Nos. 4, s, 6, z,
and form another square the same shape
as the first two.
In No. 2, remove matches, leaving
those that will spell the word '.ten.
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PICTURE PUZZLE

copyrighted
pretty especially when white and It
wonderful powers for jumping and hiding
"A Eighth Grade, Agnes Hixon,
School. 141O Nineteenth street Sc
o a FOrgiying Spirit
despsed rejected little After being
with in the winter,
forgiving spirit The birds which deemed
as fall flew and would be
almost without for the
The symbol purity. defiant some
animals are S always ready to do commanded
A Fifth Grade Leslie Lyons,
Monroe School. 527 Twenty second Avenue s.
a Topknot.
abber when hungry is the blue jay, and is
comfort winter when all the other
climates than for it
the
special benefit 1t tells all it's where
time it building
its nest 1t is also pretty bird
beautiful my favore among animals, be-
beauty soft, pettiy marked
SIDES ustrous and soft
ears fancy of while its milk,
cheese is of all over the world
Seventh Grade, -Erford 3. Frost.
School. $500 Thomas Avenue 5.
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ssKing of the Air"

choose worthy of being chosen name
w. the eagle My for choosing the
horse are, the horse works for his master from
early morning till late at night summer or winter ram
or shine complaint; second it stands out in
the bitter (often without blanket to keep
warm). fol while its master lounges IN warm
Mace by fire; last, least it is often almost
starved work the required stand
is often bruay punshed and this noble faithful creature
takes all of this resent it, My reasons
for choosing first it is national bird and
it powerful of all birds 1t is the king OF
the all" and America the place of its nativity
1n;phtb Grade i c. Chance
v.cbnoton School Second Avenue S.
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Those Lfkest Man.

The world is full of animals and BIRDS in the tropical eli
mates beautiful graceful and intelligent animals
but they favcrites. We
like the and the horse
they take it for granted that
all like them.
animal that interested in-I cannot adj
mire-s the monkey The monkey is like the human
than other animal and intelligence is
monkey. The word monkey little
ANIMAL that educated
great of character
many different kinds
bird beautiful pumage
with beautiful voice. most like ourselves
Think birds taing love to listen
talk; they talking about
being pleasant for
times it cracks like old wemans is what it tn It
interests Bertha M. Moorhead.
A Eighth Grade Logan Avenue N.
North Side High School,
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favorites in beasts well birds and mine
happens shepherd dog This dog is always good COM
panon anyone into danger but it
Dogs faithful the end
They Kindness and they often It,
A Sixth Grade Hazel Andrews
Sheridan School. 1907 Washington Street NE.
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WOndrOns
My avorte bird is the nightingale because of the beautiful
thought suggests and because of beautiful which
wonderful the of lily
the ugly bulb Whenawe look at the nightingale it
palmer than the little house but when
beautiful world
and certainly higher estimation while its
thrills fills with beautiful
The little wild rabbit favorte animal I
have particular for liking above Others that
admire freedom and endless
when heartess has deprived liberty The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

Common, "COmfOrtable" Cat. -.
My avorite animal day
useful and what might call being
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A Beautiful, Prancirg steed


While thinking the topic chose many animals and
birds have sisters brothers, auns
which ferocious otherwise undeslr-
able. thinking it more thoroughly, there are
many which relatives that de-
sirable example the horse from animals and
ostrich birds.
The horse relatives that would not accept
is beautiful animal well useful and IN
telligent one. sight like see better than
beautiful arched neck, and long tail and NAME
prancng along the sound of music
is handsome bird with its long,
legs tiny head but it is valuable one for
its plumage. much for its feathers, but
like it's think there is only one bird
resembles it, and that bird is the rhea
American ostrich. Josephine ). Cantlehy,
A Seventh Grade liz seccno street Ne.
Sheridan School
o.
My favorte bird is the bird of paradise. have not
any, pictures, it seems to me the most
beautiful like this bird best because OF its
beauty My favorte animal is the lion. 1t is noted
for its fine skim have seen TINS
the circus but have not seen 1t wild ike
this animal because it is the king of beasts
Sixth Grade, James McDonougn
whittier school 2737 First Avenue S.
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! A Deep, Rich Red.
animal easily Among
family with its deep rich,
which is sweet the canarys
they stay here in
the This bird red in Color
is very tame, mostly
is the squirrel which lives in the
This smart little animal; 1t
curling branches and looking like
knot labor gathering
they work from morning till night IN
cleaning arranging the house in the tree.
Seventh Grade Benjamin Krebs,
Van Glove School
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If were boy choose for my fayorte amman the
The shorter his TAIL yeower and homeier he was the
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
Au Uuu.uaI coatriSutiSa.

A number of years ago Mir. and mrA Leland Stanford were trayeling throngn the middle west incognitn. They hap pened Co be ln Bloomington, Ind. one Sunday and. pursuant Co their usual custom. went Co church rhey attend ed the Christian church of Blooming ton. then largely lD the hands Of And Atwater. When the pinto vOs passed for the collection. Mra Stanford drop ped in Q ten dollar goldpieco Mir. At water was the deacon fin charge Of the collection taking. 10 was noticed that the ushers held a hurried conference with him when the money was taken forward.
 Al its conclusion Mir. Atwater said: Ladies md gentlemen, there has evi. deufly been e mistake. eom0 ono hRs dropped a ten dollar goldpicco Into the collection. If hc will pass up after the services, we wlll bc glad tO allow him Co exchange it for the amount he in- tended Co give"
 It is. of course. needless to say that Mrs Stanford did not take advantage of the opportunity.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
MAKE ROAD
Eagle and Chicken Are 10
 Be Connected.

L,test advless from Eigls arc Co the st- feet that the citizens of that town held a meeting and decided Co ralse money ,o build a pack trall and winter slslghlng trsll from Eagle Co sach Chicken creek. The new trall will run as far as Steele crsek, where lt wlll eonnsct with trail nov leading Co Chicken, The distance from Eagle Co Steele wlll be less than 70 ulles. and thee cabins wlll Oe built on the route and supplied with stoves for the bench, Of travellers. With the new trail, direct communication wlll be had between Chicken and Eagle the year round.
 Jus, now, when a trail Is Co oe built shortening the distance Co Eagle, comes another good concession for the miners ln the iOrm oi the establishment Of post ofhcs at Steele, so they can mall and register thslr papers from that point to Eagle. A postofhes Is also to be openet al, chicken A isuy will be operated across the FortYmlls rlysr ln cOnnecllon with the Eagle Steele tra |.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
sun.r.tltIen. Aheut nahIes.

The Manx people believe that it will dwarf or vixen a baby if any one steps over it 0r walks around it. In some parts of England people bind the in' fants right hand. SO that it may have riches when it grows up. In York shire a newborn babe is placed in a maiden's arms before being touched by any one else In order to insure good luck.
 In South America a book. a piece oi money and Q bottle of liquor arc placed before the infant the dny it is one year old Co ascertain its bent in life.
 Tn Scotland a baby is considered lucky if it handles its spoon with iti left hand. and it win be perfectly hap py and successful 1T it has Q number ot falls before It's first birthday. In the north of England. when O child is taken from e house for the first time it Is given on egg. some salt and small loaf of bread and occasionally e small piece of money Co Insure ii against coming to want.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
AFTER TRAPS
Indian Trap At Aux River
 Was Demolished.

The treasury department has determined to protect the Alaskan salmon and will hgiily enforce Ah laws to that end, No 6sh traps that do no comply with the law vill be permitted. Already the war on traps has sEun and the first one to suffer vas the Indian trap at Aux river which was broken Co pieces under the personal direction oi hr. Coyls, oi the Treasury Department, Another oOe which Is now ,Jer Investigation Is ht Eagle river, and olhsrs wlll bs looked after Inter. The eannery situation vlll be thoroughly in- yss,lgatsd and the Alaskan >almon given every chance that can possibly be allowed foF ihslr preservation.
 Artificial propagltlng plants must 60 ln ai all Southeastern Alaskan canneries this ssa-on and be ln tull operation next SeaSoo. Or1ers Co this effect have been served upon the eannsrvnsn by the Treasury Depart msnt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
Big Sal. Filed Yesterday

Suit WIS begun h the district court vesterdAy by KTslelShslmsr Bros. against George l.. Rice & Co. for sIO3o.64 for goods sold and delivered. The Pack Trall stlOOn building and real estate was levied on under an attachment. The suit ln no way concerns the Pack Train saloon as only the real estate and building arc owned by Geo. |. Rice & Co. They have no Interest ln the saloon which Is managed bvR. C. Smith.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
At The Fifth Avenue.

The following named persons are req lsisrsd al the Fifth Avenue hotel: Mrs. c A Eastman, Sin Franelseo M Chapman and wife, Portland Rene Cacot. Portland Mrs Dayls, Dlwson Mrs James McClosksy, DAwSon C Goldsieln. Juneau JV Erchbaum, San Frlncisco Thomas Blake, Dawson Robl Anderson, London PW Graham, Seattle Mrs Keith, DaWsOn Mrs McLeOd, Diwson Mss C Muden, Dawson " Poyah. Dawson
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
RhoanAtio Care

was lald up fOr nearly a year with Sclailc Rhsumatism, a great portion oi the line was prlctcallY helpless. | tried svery remedy suggested to no purpose, ] hnally took Danish Rheumatic Cure whlch resulted ln complete recovery, there has been no symptoms oi the disease for n.nrlv a year. N. J. Black, Second Ave, SkaEwaY. AlaslSa. Nay 70 'o2 We Euarantees Co cure Rheumatism To any form or refund the money after a trial of i've bottles; sI per bottle.
 The Ross Higgins Co.
 Agents for Alaska.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
HAYNES HORSE CASE
, wsitEaAn's Suit Against Haady Bs-
 inE Tried Hare.

Hllnss Is well represented 10 Skigvay, there being fully 2s people from that town hsrs as witnesses In the Wsltzmln vs. Mandy horse Fsplsyin suit. The case was begun before Judge Rogers yesteftay and ths plaintiffs slds oi tho evidence lntro- ducsd The defendant put ono wllnSSs on the stand. John F. DlfOn represents Wslizman and T. A. MarQuam represents Mandy. The ctse will be resumed today. Thsrs Is DO jury
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
AskaEvAy Write UD

The War Cry sold on the streets, last Saturdlv, contain several pages oi scenes Of Skigway, containing birds eve view Of tho cltv; also write up Of no mean ability and several views Of White Horse.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-07-08
nou Oriental rsopIs wn.h

European tourists In the east" said Q traveller. have before now remarked on tbe various degrees of dirtinees manifested by the oriental races Rut their dirtiness Is not only to be direren- tiated in degree. but also in kind Your only partially civilized man Is clean in spOtA Civilization might Do measured by the size and number of the spots un- tl. in the perfect civilization, 1 sup pose. it yill be all clean spot But diff ferent races put tho spots in different places; SO, observing thiS thero has grown up e saying among the Euro peans in the east that tho Chinese wash their clothes. but not themselves; the Japanese wash themselves. but not their clothes. and tho Koreans wash neither. Were there nothing eise to judge by. it might be Q pretty question whether the Chinese or the Japanese arc the more civilized"