Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-28

he is regaining the use of his fingers
and is very hopeful of ultimate recov-
cry.
The sixty third birthday of T. J.Wal-
ton was remembered by his friends
who SURPRISED him On Monday evening
by gathering !. at .h1Stf.-ae and spend
visible token of esteem a handsome
rocking chair was presented to him
Rev. J. Nv. Potter making short pre-
sentation speech in behalf of the
guests. Light refreshments were
served. Those present We're w. NJ.
Wray, j. P. Fortune. G. w. Phillips,
w. A. Sheaffer, H. L. Cook, Rev. ].
w. Potter. W. H. Wiseman, F. G.
Young, Arthur WEIGH, E. X. Herr and
Fred Hesse.
Abba.
Watkins VS.. the Iowa Central railway
company, appellant, in the district
court on an appeal from the lower
court, a jury was empaneled and sworn
yesterday afternoon, and the trial pro-
ceeded. This is suit for condemna-
ton of right-of-way. The defendant
asks the court to lower the apprase-
ment made by the sheriiff's jury in
the condemnation proceedings.
The water works question in Abba
is beginning to assume tangible form.
The city council met in special session
last night, and considered the matter
of granting a franchise They adj
journed to meet tomorrow night, at
which time they will pass definitely
on the proposition.
e. G. Kelly, Ed. M. Noble, j. w. No
BILE, DR.. Burke Powell, Dr. w. John
son and others returned last night
from visit at Thomas, Oklahoma
Territory
Clarence Pyle and Ed. Walker, Of
Ottumwa, who have been at the sick
bed of their father-in-law, James Phe
ney, the past few days. returned to
their homes this morning. Mr.. Phen-
ey being somewhat improved in
health.
Tracy Whited has resigned his posi-
ton with the Adams Express compa-
ny to take effect today. He is sue
ceeded by Harvey Hartsach.
Fred S. Lambert returned home yes
terday from few weeks visit at Salt
Lake City San Francisco and other
western points.
Mrs. J. D. Farr returned yesterday
morning to her home at Kansas City,
Mo, after few weeks visit with rela-
tives here.
Miss Carrie Whited returned home
yesterday from weeks visit with
friends at Charlton.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Peterson enter
tanned company of friends at their
home on South Main street last night.
Mrs Fred S. Lambert returned
home yesterday from a three weeks
visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Chas. S. Duncan, and family, at Clar-
india
Milton Pauline, of Dallas, Texas, is
visiting at the home of his brother,
Coroner E. T. Pauline, and family.
T. Carl Hammond returned home
this morning from a two weeks visit
at the home of his brother, w. G..
Hammond. and family at Cairo, ILL.,
T. w. Thompson returned home
Sunday evening from few days visit
at Thomas, Okla Ty.
A small company of young people
INDUCED in social dance at Harmony
hall last night.
this morning from few days visit
with friends at Charlton.
Abba Aug. 27.-Nelson Brownell,
aged 6S years. months and days,
dropped dead here yesterday morning
at o'clock of apoplexy. Mr.. Brow,
nell had risen at the usual hour yes
terday morning in comparatively good
health and spirits. At the time of his
death he was talking with an old
neighbor and friend, Captain H. B
Moore, to whom he said he felt as well
as usual except that he had not slept
very well the past night. A few sec
onds later he fell to the floor and died
almost instantly. The deceased hat
been a resident of Monroe county fol
forty years, during which time he en-
gagged in farming. He has been a resi-
dent of Abba about two years. HI
leaves a wife and two children. TIL,
| funeral services will be held tomor
row afternoon at o'clock at the lat,
residence, conducted by Rev. Casio
of the Christian church.
A special venue was issued yester
| day by order of the court for twent
jurors in addition to the regular par
ell, for the purpose of securing jur
in the Montieth case in which the dc
rendant is to be tried for murder mex
week Twelve jurors were also draw
to serve during the term in lieu c
those of the regular panel who hav
been excused.
Licenses were issued yesterda
from the clerks office for the ma
rage of Guy A. Cox, aged % years, {
Clinton Mo-, to Miss Jessie Matthew
aged % years, of Abba, and Ray /
Bates, aged q years, to Miss Murre
P. Matthias, aged IS years, both {
Haynes.
j. Wesley Holland, impersonatc
and mimic, gave a recital at the Met
odist Episcopal church Monday nigl
for the benefit of the Epworth Leagu
There was a large attendance and tt
entertainment was one of the best (
its kind ever given in Abba.
I Martin and MacClane of the MART