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To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as posi-
BILE without drawing the blood and APP
ply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily; rubbing vigorously for five min
utes at each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for few days, to pro-
tect it from the shoe. Asa general lin
iment for sprains, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm is unequal
ed. For sale by City Drug Store.
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Will Make
Affidavit
New Lease Of Life for IN Iowa
Postmaster.

Postmaster R. Fl. Randall, Dunlap, t.,
says: suffered from ind geStion and re.
sulting evils for years. Finally tried
Kodol. ! soon knew had found what
/ had long looked for am better today
than in years. Kodol gave me . new
lease OF life. Anyone can have my af-
fdavit 10 theJtfuth Of shis statement. "
Kodol digests your food. This enables the
system to Assimilate supplies strengthen
ing every organ and restoring health
KOdOI makes You Strong.
Prepared only BY ETC. DEWITT 4 o., Chicago
ThS o.. n0sSie coatAinsan times shs voc, ssass
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Free for the Asking.

Our booklet, "Told by a Doctor" a
discussion of the diseases of the diges-
tive tract, and testimonials of hundreds
who have been cured of constipation,
dyspepsia and stomach troubles by the
use of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. II
interested write today to Pepsin Syrup
Co., Monticello, ILL.,, or see druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
One Minute Cough Cure
For Coughs, Colds and Group.

Purchaser want something to give
my mother-in-law- something suitable
in neck
Clerk see; you will find the axes
i'll the basement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

"Why is it the good are not always
happy" asked the Sunday school teach
er, addressing the juvenile class "Be-
cause" replied small boy, "they're
thinkin of the fun they amt havin'."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Magistrate Well, Uncle RNstus, what
brought you here?
Uncle Rastus-Dem two big perlice-
men by de railin', yo' honnah.
Maistrate - Yes, but didn't liquor
have anything to do with it?
Uncle Rastus -Yessarh; dey wuz bofe
drunk, yo' honnah. Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
FOils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so i'll that good physi-
clans were unable to help her," writes
M. NJ. Austin, of Winchester, Ind, "but
was completely cured by DIR. Kings
New Life Pills" They work wonders
in stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. csc at H.
@. Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

H. IT. Mcintyre, st. Paul, Mimi, who
has been troubled with a disordered
stomach, says, chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets do me more good
than anything have ever taken" Fos
sale by City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Magistrate-Drunk again, UncleRas-
tus? Aren't you ashamed to be seen
here so often?
Uncle Rastus-'Deed All amt, yo'
honah. Dis am respectable long side
O. some O. de places whar All is seen.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, cure feverishness, bad stomach,
teething disorders, move and regulate
the bowels and destroy worms. Over
$1,000 testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 25c. Samples free.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN.
Recommendation of Well Known Chicago
Physician.

Physician.
l use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate
CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct results.
l prescribe it to children of all ages.
Am glad to recommend it to all in need
and seeking relief from colds and coughs
and bronchial Affections. 1t is non
narcotic and safe in the hands of the
most unprofessional. A universal pan
acea for all mankind. Mrs. Mary r.
Melendy, NJ. D., Phi. D., Chicago, I'll.
This remedy is for sale by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

"How did you fall?" inquired the
sympathetic bystander.
"Down, snapped the sufferer. "You
didn't expect to see me soaring up to-
ward the sky, did Washington
Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Johnny" said the teacher, address
ing small pupil, "what are the five
senses?" "Nickels," promptly replied
Johnny, with an air of superior knowl-
edge.
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SEE The WEST IN ITS 1902 PROSPERITY

Homeseekers' excursion tickets are
sold over the Burlington Route on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month
at one fare plus So for round trip to the
territory east of the Rocky Mountains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

After snwing choice lot of wild oats
the young man in the case hopes that
something will come along to destroy
the crop.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

Stranger Why, little girl, what are
you crying for?
Little Girl-'Cause papa's lost me,
and I'm afraid he'll get an awful scold-
ing if he gone home without me.
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TO CALIF(RV VIA.

Weekly California excursions in
through tourist sleepers. Select par
ties in charge of special conductors;
join them. Best and most economical
way to reach the coast via the all-year
and scenic route through Denver,
Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City.
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MAIN TRAVELLED THROUGH THE WEST

You can thoroughly rely on the Bur-
lington's passenger service to Denver,
Kansas City, ST. Joseph, Omaha, st.
Paul, Minneapolis to the whole west,
northwest and Pacific Coast region.
Consult your nearest ticket agent or
write us Of your proposed trip. It shall
be pleasure to send you a careful re-
ply and any of our publications free on
request.
J. N. MERRILL, l.. w. WAKELEY,
No. ON. Pryor ST., Gen. Pass Agt.
Atlanta, Ga. st. Louis, Mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-11

But few men are able to see a sea
serpent unless they are half-seas over.
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f--Flag Station. Telephone.
MEL II, WELLER, Trainmaster.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Stockport.

Stockport, May IA large portion
of the corn is planted and is germinat.
ing finely.
H. E. Schultz, of Hillsboro, spent
several days in Stockport last week.
The ice cream served by the Rath.
bone Sisters Friday evening was de.
cided success.
Twelve of the 1. o. o. F. boys at
tended lodge at Keosauqua last Satur.
day night they report fine time.
Harley Graham, of Birmingham, was
in the city Tuesday looking after his
store located here.
M. L. Sherman is preparing to build
on Mckinley avenue.
Mrs. Elmira Alvey, of Kansas, came
in on the evening train last Wednes.
day, called here by the serious illness
of Samuel Veatch.
Joseph Vance visited his father and
mother Tuesday and Wednesday re-
turning home on the morning train.
He is county superintendent of schools
in Linn county.
B. F.. Williams, who has been visit
ing in Oklahoma all winter, returned
home Monday. He is highly pleased
with the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Bloomfield,

Bloomfield, May 14.-Prof. C. w.
Ramseyer is spending a few weeks in
the eastern part of the state visiting a
number of the best schools after
which he intends entering college at
Cedar Falls, where he will graduate
In the teachers course.
Miss Ethel Gilbert is spending the
week in Centerville where she will at
tend reception given by Misses Lulu
Hughes and Gladys Foreman, while
VISITING at the home of her brother, E.
S. Gilbert.
Park Hockersmith, the 15-year.old
son OF Mrs. VIM. Hockersmith of this
city, who created sensation in Sa-
wanna last Friday by assuming the
role OF Buffalo Bill, is now lodged in
the county jail for a term of twenty
days. Young Hockersmith, so the
story goes, having became greatly i'm.
pressed with the life and exploits of
Buffalo Bill, and finding everyday life
very tame affair in comparison with
the many hairs breadth escapes and
daring deeds of that famous hero,
planned an interesting departure from
the even tenor of his way and DON
ming an attire as nearly on the Buffa-
10 Bill order as possible, entered the
public school at Savanna and flourish.
ing revolver proceeded, it is said, to
"clean out" the school. The pupils
We're badly frightened and ran home in
terror. The teacher was powerless to
control the boy. He was arraigned be-
fore Justice Small of Savanna on Sat
urday and later escorted to this city
where he was lodged in the county Jail,
Fifteen members of tha RlnnmfialS
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Birmingham,

Birmingham, May 14.-Milt Stew
art of Fairbault. Mimi. visited for a
few days last week with is mother.
DR.. G. G. Countryman and wife left
Wednesday for New London where
they visited the formers brother for a
few days and then returned to their
home in Monroe.
VIM. Shuler and Miss Helen Higley
of Fairfield were the guests of Miss
Marie Corey Thursday.
John Byers is expected home from
Ripley, Okla, this week.
Lester Woods of Stockport spent
Sunday with his family at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Graham enter
tanned the Idlers club Friday evening.
Dainty refreshments were served and
the prize was won by Mrs. W. G. Skin.
ner.
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock at
the home of the brides parents, occur
red the marriage of John Barker and
Miss Ida Anderson.
At a meeting of the school board
last week the following teachers were
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Short Tales Concerning People You
Know
THE VlClNlTl OF OTTUMWa IN BRIEF
Births, Deaths, Marriages, Movements
of Your acquaintance as chTonicled
by Courier's Staff of Correspondents
Who Know Whereof They Speak.
Charlton.

Charlton, May 14.-Art Andrews
came up from Davis City yesterday for
visit with his parents.
Rev. Written came up from Burling-
ton yesterday on business and for a
brief visit with friends.
Bert Kirk of Bethany, Mo-, is in the
city visiting his uncles, Charley and
M. G. Kirk.
Mrs. A. ]. Woodman and daughter
Miss Abbie of Russell, were in the city
yesterday.
The choir of the Swedish Luthern
church were entertained at the home
of Mrs. Swan Nelson in Whitebreast
township last night.
Mrs. Lena Byerly of Clarinda, stop.
Mrs. H. G. Watson, while on her way
to Chicago for visit with friends.
Mrs. Amer Peterson left today for
Beardstown, ILL.,, to join her husband,
who has engaged in the grocery bust
ness there.
Miss Alice Leonard returned yester-
day from Burlington.
The republican caucuses were held
in the different wards last night, with
the following nominations: East ward,
for central committeeman, J. D. Threl.
keld and Joe Copeland; for delegates,
A. B. Gookin, w. H. Lewis, ]. D. Threl-
keld. E. S. Jones, A. ]. Holmes, w. B.
Barger, ]. c. Copeland, J. A. Nc
Klveen J. H. Stanton, F. R. Croker,
G. G. Fancher.
West ward-For committeeman,
Frank Manning; for delegates, F. M.
Coffman, R. B. Van Dyke, l. N. Curtis,
Slant Howard, B. F. Bates, C. F. Gar
tin, G. w. Ensley, c. E. Stewart, A. D.
Gray, l. N. Funk, Lot Curtis, Clarence
Blake.
North Ward-For committeeman, E.
H. Lewis; for delegates, w. S. Long,
A. e. Dent, ]. o. Grips, L. F. Maple,
H. o. Penick, G. w. Lorimer, S. w.
Rea, S. M. Green, T. H. Maxwell, E. s..
Wells, E. A. Anderson, l. N. Bowen.
The different caucuses passed the fol-
lowing resolution: Resolved, That it
is the sense of this caucus that the
candidate from this county for the
judgeship, be allowed to select his
own delegates to send to the judicial
convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Belknap,

Belknap, May 14-Viola Sawyer of
Drakeville was caller Wednesday at
the l. Ware home.
Joel MCGEE was able to walk down
to the store Wednesday for the first
time in three weeks. His condition
seems to be still improving.
Mrs. Charley Morris and children of
Eldon visited here Friday and Satur-
day with Mrs. Almyra Morris and
granddaughter Orpha.
Ralph Hill Of Bloomfield was here
Friday and Saturday, putting up
phones for the Belknap Telephone
company.
George Cabin. wife and daughter
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Drakeville.

Drakeville, May IA number OF
the boys with the boys from Bunch
went fox hunting last Saturday night
Mrs. j. P. Browns goods were ship
ped here from Promise City last Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Truitt spent Sun
day afternoon at the Chas. Baldridge
home.
Preparations are being made fol
decoration services to be held at this
place May 80.
Miss Katie Easton visited Sunday
with friends near Bloomfield.
The new switchboard for the Nut
ual Telephone line was put in place
Saturday,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
NEARLY A RIOT.
Angry Moravia People Threatened TO
Ride Cowboys on Rail,

Moravia. May 14.-(Spccial.) Two
alleged Texas cowboys were given
their choice Of being ridden on rail
or of riding bucking broncho in this
city yesterday afternoon. After OBJ
serving the determined front of the
angry citizens who had donated to the
fund asked oy the cowboys for the
performance, the latter chose the
broncho.
Two men who claimed to be able to
be expert marksmen and able to ride
anything in the shape of horse col
lected between $40 and $50 from thu
citizens of Moravia with the under
standing that they were to give a pub
lie performance of the character just
Indicated. After receiving the moneJ
they gave an exhibition of fancy shoot
ing but when they saw the animal
chosen for them to ride and beheld hi(
antics they quickly decided that thu
shooting part of the program was all
they cared to carry out. This did moi
suit the people and the men vert
quickly given to understand that thu
animal had to be ridden or they woulS
be ridden on rail. Headed by San
Hayes and William Davis the angrS
people procured fence rail and stood
pat on their proposition. The mel
saw the serious aspect of the situation
and accepted the inevitable. One d
the cowboys after much difficulty man
aged to get astride the animals back
Immediately the people began to gel
the worth of their money. The animal
with its human freight tore through
the town at a rate truly surprising. III
knocked down fences, trampled gan
dens and created other kinds of havoc
in its flight. The cowboy pluckily
stayed with the horse but it is yet de-
batable question whether or not he had
better have taken the rail.
There is no question but that the cit
liens would have handled the timer
ants very roughly had they not chosen
to carry out their contract. AS it was
Moravia had more excitement yester-
day afternoon than it has had in
months before.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Abinadon.

Abingdon, May 14-Mrs. Emma Hood
Walton, of Perry. is the guest of her
mother: Mrs. G. P. Hood this week.
Abingdon has several cases of meas.
les, one of the cases have proven fatal
so far.
Miss Lillian Harlan spent satul day
with Fairfield friends.
DR.. and Mrs. King were Fairfield
callers Saturday.
T. G.. Shooley is expecting to erect a
new residence in the near future. J.
B. Trent has the contract. VIM.
James, south Of town, also expects to
build e new residence this spring
Mr. and Mrs. G. Patterson, of Brook.
vile, spent Sunday az the home of Mrs
|C. Hood.
Nelson Campbell, who has been quite
sick with pneumonia, is much better.
Mrs. Clara Hoyt returned to her
home at Webster after weeks visi.
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mat.
lock.
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keb.

Keb, May 13.-John Mitchell of Pc
kay moved his family to Keb last
week. He will occupy part of the
David Morgan house on Main street
for the present.
William Dyer moved his family to
Lucas on Friday.
George Williams and wife spent Sun
day at the home of his parents, MT.
and Mrs. Thomas D. Williams, at the
Bear Creek mines.
The quarantine was raised on
Thursday from the residence of Chas.
Davis on Main street, and Thomas
Evans on Vine street.
John Frederickson will occupy the
Bateman house on Main street recent.
ly vacated by William Dyer.
Mrs. Waters fell down while at work
around her home last week and d;slo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15

q pleasant evening. All left wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Yates many more years
OF happy welded life.
Misses Anna and Gertrude Gittins,
and Mary Felver spent the day Satur-
day in Marengo, the guests of Miss
Faith Rowland.
Mrs. H. D. Hinkley was called to OF
tumwa Saturday on account of the ILL
ness of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Hender-
son.
The Junior Christian Endeayorers
held social at the K. P hall Tues
day evening. They had program af-
ter which Ice cream and cake were
served.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
Pulaski.

fuIaSkl.
Pulaski, May 15.-R. S. Beauchamu
and T. W. Brown left Tuesday morn
ing for Statesberry. Mo-, where they
will spend few days.
Mrs. Emma Wolfe of Milton visited
A. F. Meredith Friday and Saturday
of last week.
The R. S. L. c. society gave an in.
teresting literary program at the NJ. E.
church Friday evening.
Mrs. Iva Brunk returned home Sat
urday after few weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Don.
nell of Pennington.
Mrs Jennie Merideth is visiting her
parents at Ioka this week.
Mrs. w. s. Slower of Bloomfield Wis
tied friends here last week.
Rev. U. S. Smith was a county seat
visitor yesterday.
Hazel Dell.
Hazel Dell, May 15.-Miss Lizzie
Gift took dinner Sunday at the Lyman
Cohagan home.
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Miller of Ottum-
wa visited Sunday at the home of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Workman.
Quarterly meeting was held at Zion
church Saturday and Sunday, conduct
ed by Presiding Elder Lambert Of
Agency.
G. c. Cockerill and family Sundayed
at the parental Moss home.
Miss Eta Harlem visited Sunday
with Eva Harsch.
Willard Cohagan visited Sunday att
the George Crane home.
J. R. Shields is seriously ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. P. Salter Sundayed
in Ottumwa.
Services will be held at Zion May
20, 81 and %, conducted by Rev. Lam
bert of Agency.
Miss Flora Shields of Des Moines
was called to the bedside of her father,
j. r. Shields last week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15

When the neat housewife does her
own washing she will not neglect to
hang the most presentable garments
nm the line most conspicuous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-15
CLAY COLLEGE.

Clay College, May 14.-Miss Stella
Browne, of Ottumwa, is visiting at the
home of her uncle, John Myers, this
week.
Master Don Sayles visited with his
uncle, Mr.. Duke, the past week.
John Shepherd received word that
4 his little grandson, Clair Moss, of OF
tumwa, was very ILL.,
Anna and Clay Names visited at
Clyde Adams Thursday of last week.
George Names and Walter Quigley
attended church at Ash Grove last Sun
day night,
Mrs. Eddie Patterson and children,
Gale, Gladys, Della and Dora, of Belk-
nap, visited at the home of M. Patter.
son Saturday and Sunday.
A very pleasant surprise birthday
dinner was given F. Names Sunday
May II. in honor Of his forty third
birthday, About IL o'clock the neigh
bors began to arrive with we'll filled
baskets. The table fairly groaned un.
der its weight of the many good things
TO eat. Those present were as follows:
w. F. Duke, wife and daughters, Iowa,
Ivah and Essie; John Myers, wife and
children, Leila, Bert. Edith and Glen /;
Mrs. Ollie Allen and children. Billy
and Hattie: Jas. Edwards. wife and
children, Virgil, Edna, Harlan, Marie,
BRYAN, Charlie and Dale; Ben Elder,
wife and children, Florence. Albert, Iva
and Earl: Alex. Elder and wife and
Emma Walden. Grandma Drake. Lulu
and Clara Elder. Car. and Walter
Ouigley. Stella Browne of Ottumwa,
John Morrison. Lee Latta, Marion Car.
son, Ozell Widger. Laurence Thomp.
son, Will Orman, Grant Roush.
Hiteman.
Hiteman, May 14.-Mrs. Clara Aker
man and Miss H. Dinsmore were bust
ness callers in Iowa City last week.
Mrs. McCarty of Chillicothe return
ed home Friday after a weeks visit
with her son, ]. H. McCarty.
Rev. Sheppard of Fairfield, former
pastor of the Baptist church, preached
here Thursday and Friday evenings
Jones and Garfield, contractors
have commenced grading on the
switch to Mine No. 4.
| Several of the members of the A. o.
| y. W. went to Ottumwa Wednesday
evening to visit lodge there.
Mis-. Z. n. waterman ana boys were
visitors in Ottumwa Friday.
Andrew Shannon and Mrs Nellie
Smith were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents Saturday
evening.
Prof. H~sbs Of Foster was bust
ness caller Saturday.
! Mrs. DC. Dinsmore of Kirkville is
visiting at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. P. H. Waterman
Miss Mae Davis, stenographer in
the office Of the U. NJ w. of A. at AL
bia was an over-Sunday visitor with
her cousin. Miss Edith Samuel.
The Rathbone Sisters gave an ice
cream social Saturday evening. A
good time was enjoyed by those pres
ent and neat sum was added to the
treasury of the lodge.
The Buxton band gave a show here
Saturday evening. The band played
several selections on the streets which
were fully appreciated by the citizens
but the show was not up to the stand
ard.