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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-04
Resided Here Forty-rwo Years.

The late Nancy Petrie Pierce was
born at Little flock, New York, August
%. 1880. In 1917 she was united in
marriage to S. d. Pierce and moved
with her husband a few years later to
Illinois, afterwards moving to Mis-
souri,. In 1860 Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
came to Ottumwa. Six children were
born TO this union. Samuel M. Pierce.
George S. Pierce and Frank D. Pierce
who survive the deceased, all of whom
reside in this city, and Mary. Anna and
Charles Pierce. deceased. Mr.. Pierce
died few years ago in this city.
Died Early This Morning.
The deceased has been sick since
July 1, but was not thought seriously
i'll until one month ago, when she was
taken down and was confined to hel
bed until her death early this morning
when she peacefully passed away sur
rounded by her children. The deceas
ed had not been strong since the
death OF her husband, and when She
was taken down with her last illness
but little hope was entertained for he
recovery. Mrs. Pierce was an earnes
Christian woman and was loved anc
respected by large circle OF friends
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kirkvilie,

Kirkyille, Nov. 4.-Mr. and Mrs. P.
P. Lykins made business trip to OF
tumwa Friday.
Mrs. Myrtle B. Thompson spent Sat.
urday in OttumWa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Ward, of Ottum.
wa, were in Kirkyille on business Sat.
urday
P. P. Lykins left for Des Moines this
morning.
Hon. H. l.. Waterman gave an able
address at the town hall Friday even
ing.
A large audience listened to an ad
dress by Mr.. Brewster on Saturday
evening.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Knight
Oct 81, son.
Mrs. w. S. Pelham left on the Rock
Island Friday for Croton, where she
will visit for few days with heI
mother.
Rev. D. F. Stiles leaves for Lawton
Okla, today. In about two weeks he
will be accompanied home by Mrs
Stiles.
Roy Mccullough, of Beatrice, Neb.
is visiting with relatives in Kirlville
Miss Gertie spent Saturday in OF
tumwa
Mr.. and Mrs. Ancil Kitterman Wis
itea on Saturday and Sunday at the
home of Mr.. ana Mrs. j. H. Kitterman
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Waddell were
over Sunday visitors with relatives il
| Ottumwa.
Mriand Mrs. Martin Wood and Mr.
land Mrs John Cook. at Nebraska
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Larae EnaIlsh Yorkshires.

John Morrell & Co., Ltd, have just
received a carload of large English
Yorkshires Imported from Ontario.
Canada. These hogs are large, thrifty
growers, we'll calculated for crossing
on the native breeds; and being esps-
cially suited Tor bacon, they Pay a5e
per hundred pounds extra for thor.
oughbreds or grades of this breed.
Farmers and breeders are invited to
call and inspect them.
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Brooklyn bridge was many years IN
building, so with the young. 1t is our
heritage to continue the work of our
forefathers. Our own Christian life is
most important"
Dr.. Holmes Sermon.
The reformation, sermon by Dr.
Holmes was listened to with much in
terest. He touched upon the fruits of
reformation-the freedom, of the
faith and said no power in the world
can take from the Protestant the work
Of God.
Expressed Thanks.
The closing remarks by Rev. Norr-
bonn, whose heart and soul is with the
young peoples cause, were very enthu-
siaStic
He expressed qualification for the
success of the first great convention
of its kind. and in behalf of all sent
greeting to Augustana college through
DR.. Andreen and to the Iowa confer
ence through DR.. Holmes and to the
different leagues through their repre-.
sentatives. He extended thanks to the
local league and Rev. Gunberg, who
have worked so faithfully to make the
stay here pleasant and profitable.
Rev. Gunberg responded by saying
Our congregation and league are fan
richer today than a week ago." and
expressed his thanks for the good
things received.
Music Was a Feature.
The many excellent musical mum
bers was glorious and inspiring fea
ture of this convention. The choirs
| from the different churches combin
ing, sang with vim the David psalms
The Ladies Quartet" of Ottumwa de
serves special credit for the par
taken during the convention.
The convention is over, but it's mem
DRY will live in the hearts of those
who had the privilege Of being present
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Russell.

Russell, Nov. 3.-Chauncey Futta is
able to be around again after an illness
of about month with typhoid fever.
Mrs. N. B. Hollinger and daughter,
of Charlton spent Wednesday with her
niece, Mrs. Jno. Vinsel.
There was a game of football be-
tween the second team of Russell and
Charlton recently. The game ended
in favor of Chariton-16 TO 10.
j. Lichebarger and wife returned
home Thursday evening from a two
months visit in Cedar Rapids.
L. M. Duckworth and George Shore
left Thursday morning for Loara, Cal,
where they will spend the winter
Miss Nellie Hatcher returned home
Friday from Ohio, where she has been
the past year.
Quite number from Russell We're
III attendance at the melting of teach.
ers at Charlton Saturday.
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Douds.

Douds, Nov. 4.--NIiss Grace Rodgers,
of near Fairfield, visited over Sunday
with the family of w D. Thomas
Mrs. Jane Reed. of Greencastle, Mo-,
who has been visiting with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thos. Phillips, east of town,
returned home Thursday
MIR. and Mrs. Winfield Leftover. Of
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
GFrom Fridays Daily.l

Butter color at Sargents Drug Store.
The marriage of Miss Zelpha Ayers
and James Dunning was solemnized
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
rooms of the officiating clergyman,
Rev. Thomas Brown, 107 South Court
street. The young people both live
in South Ottumwa and have many
friends who will wish them happiness
Sargent treats everybody right, cor
Ter Main and Market.
Whenever there is nothing else to
do in the district court Judge Eichel-
berger grants a few divorces just to
keep the ball rolling. Today he sign
ed decree divorcing Ed Hall and
Mrs. Eva Hall, another for the defend
ant in the case of Myrta Enyart VS.
H. d. Enyart, and still another nullify-
ing the marriage bonds which for
merly existed between David N.
Floyd and Caroline Floyd.
From Saturdays Daily.l
Bickmore's Gall Cure Sargent's.
Mrs. L. p Nye of Chillicothe. was
business visitor N the city yesterday.
Miss Clara Hopp of Chillicothe was
shopping in Ottumwa yesterday, re-
turning home on the Rock Island in
the afternoon.
Sargent invites you to leave your
packages at his store when in town.
Miss Margaret Ferguson and Mrs.
G. E. Whitton, of Leando, have return
ed home after a. visit in Ottumwa at
the home of John Miller, PIG Cara
street
The death of John Tilen occurred
shortly after midnight at his home
near Agency The deceased was A
years of age and died of quick con-
sumption.
IErom Mondays naily.l
Rennett and Junket Tablets. Sar-
gents.
Miss Hanna Pierson of Munterville
Is visiting in the city as the guest OF
Miss Vina Allen, who resides on Cen
ter avenue
Mrs. William Slack of Foster, returned
home today after a visit with her
mother Mrs A. j. Morgan, who re
sides at Keb.
Mrs. w. d. Houghland of Eldon,
was in the city Saturday afternoon on
her way home from visit with rela.
tiyes at Grinnell.
Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Terrence of Os,
kaloosa were in the city today on
their way home from a visit with rela,
tiyes at Hillsboro.
Miss Stella Oval of Munterville, re
turned home today on the Milwaukee
after visit in the city at the home OF
Peter Larson, 54S Mill street.
Kendall's SPAWN Cure & Blister
Sargent's. W
Miss Blanche Coleman, of Hilton
returned home this morning after 6
visit in the city with her sister, Mrs
Will Cody who resides on Cara street
Mrs. Elizabeth Courtney of Delphis
Kan, returned home this morning, af
ter visit in the city at the home OF
her sister, III. D. Ours. 209 Keota
street.
Miss Alice Nelson of Blakesburg
returned home on the Milwaukee to
day, after visit in the city as a guess
at the home of Frank Peterson, 51S
Spring street.
Mrs. A. A. Teeter and son Harry, o
Martinsburg. and Mrs. Horace VIII
lams, of Hedrick, have returned II
their homes after a short visit at til,
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Belvert
s307 West Sixth street.
Mrs o. L. Webb who resides east o
the city, left today for Bfakesburs
called by the serious Hines of he
father, Capt. S. g. Finney, whose dealt
is expected at any time. He is suffer
ing from the effects of paralysis an,
as he is eighty-four years of age, n,
hopes are entertained for his recovery
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Semi Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
willplease give the name of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as well as the
Post Office where they desire it TO be
changed to.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed
at ottumwa, Iowa, for the Week
Endinu Oct. % 1ono

IieC OF LStteVS remaining unclaimed
at ottumwa, Iowa, for the Week
Ending Oct. 20, 1902.
WOMEN'S LIST.
Clark Pearl Coffern Mrs. Agnes
Doty Mrs. Hannah L.Dible Blanche
Edwards Mrs. ]. w. Going Miss T..
Iiolbrook Mrs. L. ID. johnson Mrs A. w.
Jeffers Jessie Langley Dora
MaXam Mittie ~ Morris Mrs A. r.
Mills Mabel McAnce Ida
Purse Mrs. j. ID. Pearce Mrs. Villa
Smith Mrs. Earl Sampson Rhods
Thompson Jessie Wright jessie
Young Doris.
MEMS LIST.
Airison s. H. Asbury A.
Brown Chas. Beltz L.
Balm Harley Conkln s.
Dillon w. NJ. t2 Dunbam Carroll
Elwood Chas. Foster Il. W.
Hufford II. A. Jeannln S. Il.
Lee 4. A. Murphy j. p.
Marsh 8. L. Milk Lewis
Pugh j. f. Purdy Dan
Smile Robt. Smith w. p.
Sands VIM. Sutton E.
Sullivan j. Woods +. NJ
Waters Harry White ii.
Parties calling for these letters
should mention the fact that they
nave been advertised.
A. w. Lee. P. M.
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Bonaparte.

Bonaparte, Nov FIRED Watts. of
Rock Island, who has been visitine
relatives here, returned home Thurs.
day.
Geo. Blyley, of Ottumwa, is visiting
with his cousin, John King.
Professor Moore, Of Bonaparte high
school, and wife. are the parents OF a
baby girl.
Darrell McConnaugh has returned
from his visit in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. r. G.. Rees returned Saturday
from visit with friends in Wayland.
Mo.
w. B. Patton in "The Minister'S
Son. at Whitley opera house, We'd
nesday, November S.
Mrs. Mack Cox and son, Of Kirk
vile, are visiting relatives here.
Married at the brides home Wed.
nesday, October 20, Miss Clara Trout
man and Arnold Beard.
Chas. Dewitt has recovered from his
recent illness and is spending a few
days with friends and relatives in
Warsaw, Ill.
A. J. Miller, manager of the cream
cry here, has resigned his position, and
with his family will shortly move to
Chicago.
lack Cox has moved into the house
recently vacated by Phil. Eich.
w. E. Smith is having a two room
addition built on to the house occu-
Ipied by Geo. Fair.
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Parents Are Grief Stricken.
LOUIS RoMER KILLS HIMSELF.
oskaIoosa Boy Belonging to Prominent
Family Commits Suicide.

Family Commits Suicide.
New York. Nov. Louis Roemer
committed suicide here yesterday. He
left, a note directing the police to mott
fly his brother, Fred, at Oskaloosa
(Ia.), and have his sister, Frances, di-
rect the disposal of his effects.
People Astonshed.
Oskaloosa, Nov. His people here
were astounded to learn of the tragic
death of Louis Roemer. He was a
popular young man and comes of an
excellent family. He was a son Of
Samuel Roemer, retired; a brother Of
Fred Roemer of the National clothing
house, and a nephew of Sam Baldauf.
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A PIONEER DIES.

Mrs. Nancy Pierce Passes Away at
Her Home Here Friday Morning.
Iron Fridays Daiy.]
The death of Mrs. Nancy Pierce oc-
CURED this morning at 12:45 o'clock
at the home of her son. George S.
Pierce, 100 East Maple avenue. The
deceased was " years of age and was
one of the early residents of Ottumwa,
having resided continuously in this
city for AZ years. She is survived by
three sons. all of whom reside in the
oft
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Lloyd Hill, l3ryear-old Des Moines
youth, has disappeared and his
parents fear he has met with foul
play.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-04

Coroner Beck of Polk county urges
the establishment of city mcrgue in
| Des, Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-04

Brooklyn bridge was many years in
building, so with the young. 1t is our
heritage to continue the work of our
forefathers. Our own Christian life is
most important"
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spent Sunday with their sisters Mes.
danes Bunch and Dashler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kirkpatrick re.
turned Monday from Centerviile,
where they visited their daughter,
Mrs. J. E. Hatfield
Glen Graham spent the past week
with his sister, Mrs Lille Hayes, OF
Cedar
MI. and Mrs. Austin Brown have 70.
turned from visit with Mr.. and MrA
Thomas Mccullough, Of Beatrice. HJA.
braska.
Mesdames Graham and Grares
spent Wednesday in Ottumwa, the
guests of their cousin, Mrs. Hattie
Saunders.
Mrs. Elon Graves returned to her
home at Osceola Wednesday after d
pleasant visit with relatives in Kirk-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Kitteman went
to Salem yesterday to attend the wed.
ding of Mr.. Kittermans sister, Miss
Alta.
A. D. RundeH, Of ottumwa, WAS q
business caller Wednesday,.
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[Trom Saturdays Daily.l
Robert Mills, 20 North Moore
street. is suffering from the effects
of very painful abcess.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26
RETURN OF THE FRAN.
Captain Sverdrup Imprisoned in Arctic
Ice for Three Years.

Stavanger, Norway, September 21.-
The Fran arrived here on Friday, Cap
tain Sverdrup, who received an enthu
siastic welcome from the large crowd
present. looking well.
For three years the Fran has laid
nearly motionless, imprisoned in the ice
in Jones sound, II channel between
Batfin bay and the Arctic ocean. All
the attempts to blow up the ice around
the Fran proved fruitless. but in July
of this year heavy southern stream
ioosened the vessel from the ice.
The Fran left Gothaab. Greenland,
August 10, 1902, but an accident to her
machinery compelled her to make the
homeward passage entirely under sail.
Members of the expedition shot 100
musk oxen. which We're eaten.
Surgeon Braskrug died while the
Fran was in the north. and his body
was buried in n hole cut in the ice.
After the death of the doctor. Captain
Sverdrup took his place and attended
to several cases OF Illness.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Denver. Sept. 2O.-A Boulder dis
patch to the Republican yesterday
says: Hold-ups attacked Fred Thomp
son, a young ranchman living near
Bloomfield, on the Boulevard road last
night and after shooting him three
times, kicked and beat him until he
was unconscious. They then robbed
him of s75 and escaped. One of the
bullets passed entirely through the
body of Thompson and the other
wounds are both serious. He is lying
at his residence in a dangerous condi
ton and DIR. Burns of Louisville, who
is in attendance, states that there is
little hope for his recovery. Thompson
was driving home from Denver, where
he had been to sell load of hay.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26
Odd Fellows Bar Indians.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 20.-The SOW
ereign grand lodge, |. o. o. F., by q
vote of 156 to 10. repealed the amend
ment to the constitution adopted at In
dianapolis in 1901. admitting members
of mixed American and white blood.
The debate was spirited, and the
amendment was supported in a vigor-
Gus manner by the Indian Territory
delegates. who originally secured its
adoption on the ground that many men
of high character have Indian blood
in their veins.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26
undI,puted for Han . Century.

1t is a remarkable fact, which for
half 4 century has not once been dis.
puted, that st. Jacobs OIL never fails
to cure shooting pains in the arms.
legs, sides. back or breast, or soreness
in any part of the body.
: It has for nifty years been guaran-
teed by the proprietors. st. Jacobs OIL.
Ltd, Baltimore. Md, to promptly cure
lameness. sciatica, rheumatism. lum-
bago, stiff and swollen joints. stif
Rang IA the hips and
Joins, strains, bruises, burns. scalds.
toothaehe. chilblains, and all aches
and pains. 80 ff-'-
st. Jacobs Oil costs 25 cts and so
ets.; sold wherever druggist Is found.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

A New York Guggenheim has or
dered a $1,000 pearl necklace for Mrs.
Guggenheim. Mrs. G. will have no
trouble in keeping the ornament I'M
less she should happen to go on the
stage.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Three Kentucllians who refused to
go to work were tied up by masked
men and dashed. These noble colonies
teach us that the old American spirit
which bids a man to suffer for his
principles is not dead.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Two girls of Rockford who took ar
senic for their complexion do not
know yet whether they will recover
or not. The quest for beauty should
not be pushed to the extreme of try
ing to secure halo
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Harry de Windt's description of his
attempted land trip around the world
does not inspire tourists with a wild
desire to follow his route during their
summer vacations.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The Sultan of Turkey and the Amer
lean legation are again on speaking
terms, but the renewed friendship is
liable to be rudely shattered when
ever mention shall be made of that
little bill.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

A Massachusetts man has outlived
two doctors to whom he sold his
body 1t Is understood that in each
case he refused treatment
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

In Petersburg. Va, widow lent her
lover jewels and money, and then had
him arrested for theft. She withdrew
the charge on his agreement to marry
her. This shows to what lengths
some women will go to secure hus-
band.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The society item from Newport to
the effect that the Duchess of MARI
borough appeared at Mrs Fishs col
onial dinner in pink wreath and
black velvet ribbons" indicates that
either the duchess or the reporter
omitted something.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The man who has seen every presi-
dent since Andrew Jackson is begin
ming to blow around again.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The fete champetre which was
given at Newport recently by Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt cost
them S21 900 They don't mind a
little thing like that, however. Other
people had to work for the money
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

William and Victor Emmanuel, ac-
rording to last reports. were seen lug
ging the triple alliance and kit of
plumbers tools in the direction of the
woodshed.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The Kansas City incline is equal
in destructive force to whole cara
van of automobiles.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26
The San Luis Valley.

The Sunny San Luis Valley is at
tracing great deal of attention this
year and many new people are going
there, especially to the southern por-
ton where the ROMERO CANALHAS
WORKED SUCH CHANGES. For
some particulars about this and that
fine pamphlet by Vim. L. Smythe, the
great authority on irrigation, send 4
cents in stamps to Zeph. Chas. Felt,
1O2 Boston Building, Denver, Colorado.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

DIR. Mary Walker has written an
article telling how men ought to
dress. She never had much success
in getting womankind to dress her
way.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The enterprising explorer who can
succeed in Harvesting and training
team of whales may discover the
north pole some fine day.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Any wise person who wants to re-
tire to quiet island for a few years
rest will not select Martinique.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Mr.. Schwab's firm refusal to be
pried loose from his S1,000,000 salary
should relieve anxiety as to his men.
tai condition.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

They are organizing DO Right"
clubs in Kansas. This would be an
excellent name for policemen's clubs.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The sultan of Turkey has made an
other promise. Just SO it wasn't q
payment he is satisfied.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

A Paris physician has discovered a
new remedy for boils. Nothing. how
ever, can excel Josh Billings plan on
having them on the neck of the other
fellow.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

In France they are pouring oil on
the highways to stop the automobiles
from raising dust The hired girl
may yet become the official street
sprinkler.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Russell Sage's nephew is going on
the stage. But Uncle Russ will not
be his angel"
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Harry Tracy was hardly of the
earth before they had him on the
stage.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Something should be done to pro-
tect the birthplace of John Brown in
Connecticut. John was good fell
low.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Cuba is finding ont that 1t is mighty
expensive to keep house.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The story of the damage to the
currant crop in Greece naturally
takes its place among the current
news.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

The Sultan of Morocco has decided
to give up the automobile and stick
to his harem.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

If the weather continues favorable
Kansas corn will do its best to live
up to most astonishing line of corn
ctories.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Men and women nowadays marry on
trial and are unmarried on trial in the
divorce courts. -a-e -
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26
Young Men and Women in Every

County You may earn business college
Souuky scholarship and liberal commissions
by acting agents for the Garden of the Gods Mag
azine. Good premiums and attractive clubbing
propositions. THE WESTERN PUBLISHING GO.
Box IS, Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

One kind of hypocrite is the man VINO
after thanking the Lord for. his dinner.
proceeds to find fault with the cook.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Pernins Shorthand b Tss saii he %6Yy
AL COLLEGE. $50 Sixteenth ST., Denver
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

Do rro}c Buy them now. Gentle, hand raised.
Z dITUtS The kind that talks. Write the NICTo-
NAPTO SUPPLY CO.. 9l3 Fifteenth Street. Denver.
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

DENVER NORMAL and fkTspna,ory as ; NSs-
merclal Courses. l543 dlenarm. FRED DICK, Prin-
The Springfield herald., 1902-09-26

nYEnpn Intel nth STREET.. NEAR
stzietly Hrs.-ols.s. Popular Price. C. IL Mase. Msa