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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
EIdon,

Eldon, May 26.-Harvey Woods and
Frank Hughes left today for West I'm.
ion with a string of horses to put in
training.
Mrs. Frank Huey and children re-
turned Saturday from Muscatine
where they have been visiting rela-
tives the past week.
Mrs. T. Madden returned Saturday
from Chicago after short visit with
relatives at that place.
Mrs. Frank DOMAIN of Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, is visiting with her par
ents at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis of West
Branch are visiting relatives at this
place.
Everett Bates and wife, who have
been visiting here, returned to their
home at Cedar Rapids today.
Mrs. Fred James and daughter
Grace, of Horton, Kas., are visiting
friends at this place.
Miss Minnie Wright is visiting
friends at Agency.
]. F. Farmer, foreman of the round
house, is able to be back at work after
a long illness.
Miss Ella Thompson visited over
Sunday with her parents lat Brighton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
CAN'T GET HARRISON.
.chicaso's Mayor Already Engaged for
Speech July q.

lFrom Fridays Daily.1
Mayor Picker, Calvin Manning and
Capt. S. B. Evans, the committee in
charge CT the work of getting a speak
er OF speakers for the celebration of
the Fourth of July today received from
Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago,
whom they had intended to deliver the
address of the day, a letter in which
he says that although he regrets it
very much and thanks the people of
Ottumwa for selecting him from SO
great number, he is previously en-
gagged. Mr.. Manning may go to Des
Moines in a short time for the purpose
of trying to get Governor A. B. Cum
minis to come to Ottumwa and address
the thousands of people who will come
to Ottumwa from the surrounding
towns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
shortTales Concerning People You
Know.
THE VICINITY OF OTTUMWA IN BRIEF
Births, Deaths, Marriages, Movements
Of Your Acquaintance as ChronicIed
ny courier's Staff Of Correspondents
Who Know Whereof They Speak.
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, May 26.-The republican
mass convention held at the court
house Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose OF selecting delegates to the state
judicial and congressional conven-
tons, although not largely attended
owing to the heavy rain of the morn
ing which rendered the roads impass-
able for the day, the convention was
successful and perfectly harmonious
throughout the session. The Bloom
field cornet band called the people to-
gether at l:3O p. M, playing until
shortly after o'clock when the CON
Nention was called to order by the
county chairman, w. S. Zook BY the
wish of the convention Col. S. A. Moore
presided and addressed the convention
at length, relating much of his expert
ence in the legislature during the past
winter. AT the close of the address
he exhibited to the convention the
beautiful Tippecanoe silk flag pre-
scented to Davis county for having
made the highest percentage of gain in
the republican party of any county in
the state of Iowa at the last preceding
election. Col. Moore also exhibited
handsome chair presented to him by
the state representatives at the close
of the winters session. Hon. w. H.
McAchran was chosen as secretary af-
ter, which a short talk was made by
Ellsworth: 2ominger, who offered to
the convention the resolutions which
were heartily endorsed. A motion hav-
ing been made and seconded that the
convention name nine delegates to- the
congressional convention not yet call
ed, the following nominations were
made: Ellsworth Rominger, Captain
]. "A. Warrington, Al. Power, ]. M. Duff
field, G. w. Phillips, w. S. Mcfarland
#. G. Martin. w. R. Gibson and John
Elliott, Hon. B. f. Carroll candidate
for state auditor and Judge F.. w.
Eichelberger, candidate for district
judge, having been called to the ros-
trllm. Mr.. Carroll addressed the con
vention thanking them for the privi-
lege granted Judge Eichelberger and
himself, that of selecting their own
delegates to the state judicial conven-
tions, and stated that after holding
short consultation they had decided to
ask further time to confer together be-
fore selecting their delegates whose
names would be announceds through the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
Will Often Help You GreaGy-Read
What an Otumwa Citizen Saws.

w Aoh "a OttahiWa SitiLCu SdVS.
You may hesitate to listen to the adj
vice of strangers but the testimony
of friends or residents of Ottumwa is
worth your most careful attention. 1t
is an easy matter to investigate such
proof as this. Then the evidenced
must be conclusive. Read the fol.
lowing:
Mr.. Geo. Winpigler, of. West Second
street. carpenter by trade, employed
at the Ottumwa Brick & Construction
Co, says: Besides my own expert.
ence | have other reasons for considJ
erlng Doan's Kidney Pills a remedy
for kidney complaint uneoualled by
anything which has come to my no,
tice. | suffered from this trouble and
ats consequences SO much that ardent
ly longed for something to bring me,
relief, and was constantly on the look
out for the same. When Doan's Kid
ney Pills were brought to my notice
reasoned that if they performed half
what they promised they might do me
little good, and procured them at
Will L. Sargent's drug store. They
cured me. You are at liberty to send
anyone suffering from kidney com
pldlHt OF any OF the symptoms which
Indicate that far too prevalent dis
ease to me for minuter particulars and
assurances that the remedy which cur
ed me, namely, Doan's Kidney Fills,
can be depended upon to act up to the
representations made for it,
Sold for SO cents per box. For sale
by all dealers Foster-Milburn Co..
Buffalo. N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the namo, Doan's, and
FAKE no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27

columns of the Davis County Repub
llcan. The convention closed with a
few brief remarks by Judge Eichel
berger
Judge and Mrs. F. w. Eichelherger
have returned from Centerville where
the judge has closed the spring term
Of court and will spend the summer
vacation in this city, Mrs. Eichelber
ger has greatly improved in health
during her absence, having almost en-,
tirely recovered from the late severe
illness.
Captain a. D. B. Cutler of Glenwood
Mo-. has been visiting the Greenleaf
family this week.
Mrs. l.. L. Pittman left Friday after.
noon for Sterling, Colorado, to spend
the summer with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G: H. Wilson and other relatives.
Mrs. Pittman was accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Wilson enroute to
her home in Merino, Col, after short
visit at the Pittman home.
Mrs. Ed. Johnson returned Saturday
to her home in Quincy, ILL.,, after a
short visit at the home of her brother,
Claud c. Mccain.
Miss Maud Dabney is spending a
week in Centerville a guest at the
home of Miss Ada Harris.
Miss Ada Spencer left Saturday for
Lancaster, Mo-, where she spent Sun
day at the home of her cousin. Miss
Ella Walton.
DeWain Hull of Kansas is visiting
at the home of his father, John Hull,
of Dunville and also his sister, Mrs. j.
G. Harton of this city.
Mrs. Arthur Healey of Ottnmwa
spent a few days at the home of her
father, E. B. Kinnick, where she was
called Thursday by the death of her
little nephew, the young son of her sis,
ter, Mrs. Will Sales, of Kansas City.
Miss Iona Sturtz returned Saturday
from Genoa, where she has been
spending the past month with rela-
tives.
R. Fl. Holbrook, superintendent of
the electric works of Ottumwa was a
recent guest of Phil A. Palmer, man
ager of the electric light plant of this
CITY.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
GOES TO DIES MONIES.
Undertakers Will Hold Convention
There Next Year.

Creston. May 23.-(SpeciaD-
Moines gets the next undertakers con-
vention. Chas. Emerson of Creston
was elected president; J. H. Hadley,
Eldora, first vice-president; c. NJ.
Wood, Woodward, second vice-presi-
dent; w. S. Carpenter, Des Moines,
third vice-president; c. F. Foehlinger,
sergeant-at-arms; Fred B. Neff, Cedar
Rapids, secretary-treasurer. The
following are the delegates to the ma
tional convention: F. w. Alexander,
J. M. McCurdy, G. H. Gregoire, C. S.
Hopkins and ]. M. Bruner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
Democrats and Populists to Fuse.

Wichita, Kas., May 23.-The demo.
cratic state convention adjourned to-
day, after nominating six of the four
teen places to be filled at the Novenl-
Der election. w. H. Craddock, mayor
of Kansas City, was named for COVER
nor. The committee will meet with
the populists at Topeka June "a with
power to ratify the balance of the
ticket which is expected to be filed
out at that time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27

Invocation-Rev. j. G. Kendrick.
Song, Gently Fall o Dews of Heav-
en"-Male Choir.
Memorial address-Rev. John Pot
ter.
Song, "They Sleep in the Valley of
Peace''-Male Choir.
The audience preceded by Winslow
Post will proceed to the cemetery
where G. A. R. services will be held
about the memorial shaft and after
wards the graves of comrades will be
decorated
A cordial invitation is extended to
the citizens and all ex-soldiers of the
rebellion and all soldiers of the Span
ish-American war to fall in with the
Post in this service.
A committee will decorate the
graves of soldiers at the Brush Creek
and Temple cemeteries. Citizens and
soldiers will meet at Round Point at
10 o'clock, May 80, Rev. ]. G. Ken
drick will deliver an address after
which the soldiers graves will be dec
Grated.
Frank Walker, formerly of this
place, but now of Washington, Ind,
was calling on old friends here last
week.
Alex Giltner is visiting relatives
here
J. G Richter, of LeGrand, has been
elected as principal of the school here
and Miss Helen Beall for the third
room.
Rev. and Mrs. Perdew, of New sha-
ron, visited their parents here last
week, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Clements.
James Kendrick, who has been
teaching at Bedford, is visiting his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. &c. Kendricw.
Mrs. L. NJ. Morrison and son. Of
Olatha, Kansas, are visiting Mrs. VIM.
Page.
T. V. shearer was in Des Moines
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Best, of oma-
ha. Neb., are here visiting relatives.
Mr.. Best formerly edited paper here.
but is city editor of the Omaha Bee,at
present.
A. Humphrey is on the sick list.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
chas. Mckinley Released From the
Charge of Assault and Battery.

Snarge OF Assault and BATTERY.
tFrcm Fridays Dally.}
Chas. Mckinley. was found not guilty
of assault and battery at the trial held
yesterday afternoon in the court of
Justice ]. A. Ballard. Mckinley was
arrested several days ago on the
charge of assault and battery upon the
person of William Ford, miner living
in Gravestown, and on appearance in
police court a change of venue was
taken to the court of Justice Ballard
and the trial fixed for May 70. Yester-
day the parties in the case appeared
in the court and the hearing was held
and Mckinley was found not guilty of
the charge. 1t was claimed by Ford
that the defendant in the case on last
Thursday without any provocation
struck and injured him. Both parties
are we'll known in Gravestown and
considerable interest was taken in the
case
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27

columns of the Davis County Repub-
lican. The convention closed with a
few brief remarks by Judge Eichel-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
Agency.

Agency, May 26.-Friday. May &c,
the members of Winslow Post and all
soldiers are requested to meet at G.
A. r. hall at 1870 p. M and march
from there to the M. E. church, where
the following program will be given,
commencing promptly at . o'clock.
Song, "Sweetly Rest'Male Choir.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03

of the country. He had been West and
was familiar with its needs, and on this
subject he called in consultation the
leading scientific men of Washington, all
of them indorsing the Newlands BILL
which Endorsement was incorporated in
the Presidents message. The bill is very
far reaching.
There will be no necessity of coming
back to Congress for more legislation"
said Mr.. Newlands today.
1T is guarded in every way against
abuses and land monopoly. and l think
l am safe in saying that no measure has
been passed. within the last fifty years
" hich covers SO wide a range and is
likely to produce so much good as this
bill" Secretary Hitchcock is authority
for the statement that President Roose-
welt regards the irrigation bill as one of
the best measures which his signature
has made law.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
Caution |!

This is not a gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to pur-
chase for 75c the only remedy universally
known and a remedy that has had the
largest sale of any medicine In the world
since 1865 for the cure and treatment Of
Consumption and Throat and Lung trou-
bles without losing it's great popularity all
these years. you will be thankful we call
ed your attention to Boschees German
Syrup. There are so many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists and
others that are cheap and good for light
colds perhaps, but for severe Coughs.
Bronchitis. Croup-and especially for Con-
sumption, where there is difficult expec-
toration and coughing during the nights
and mornings. there is nothing like Ger
man Syrup. Sold by all druggists In the
civilized world.
G. g. Green. Woodbury.. N. ].
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has Eeen
used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed at
night and broken of your rest by sick
child suffering and crying with pain Of
cutting teeth send at once and get bot
tie of Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon 1t, mothers, there Is no mistake
about it. 1t cures diarrhoea, regulates
the stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gum and reduces inflammation.
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup
for children teething is pleasant to the taste
and Is the prescription of one of the old
est and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Price twenty-five
cents bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world Be sure aid ask
for MRS. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
Wanted.

We would like to ask. through the col
umns of your paper. IL there Is any per-
son who has used Green's August Flower
for the cure of Indigestion. Dyspepsia.
and Liver Troubles that has not been
cured-and we also mean their results.
such as sour stomach. fermentation Of
food. habitual costiveness. nervous dys-
pepsia, headaches. Respondent feelings.
sleeplessness-in fact. any >-ouble con-
nected with the stomach or liver? This
medicine has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish to cor
respond with you and send you one of our
books free OF cost. II you never tried
August Flower, try one bottle first. We
have never known of it's falling. If SO.
something more serious is the matter with
you. Ask your oldest druggist.
@. g. Green. Wood ,ury. N. J.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
Won't Follow Advice After Paying ior 1t.

In a recent article a prominent physi-
clan says" 1t is next to impossible for
the physician to get his patients to carry
out any prescribed course of hygiene or
diet to the smallest extent; he has but
one resort left, namely the drug treat
ment." When medicines are used for
chronic constipation, the most mild gentle
obtainable, such as Chamberlain's Stom-
ach & Liver Tablets. should be employed
Their use is not followed by constipation
as they leave the bowels in a natural
and healthy condition. Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
Vacation Days.

Vacation time Is here and the children
are fairly living out of doors. There
could be no healthier place for them.
You need only to guard against the ac-
cidents incidental to most open air sports.
No remedy equals De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve for quickly stopping pain or re-
moving danger of serious consequences.
For cuts, scalds and wounds. II used De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve for sores. cuts
and bruises" says l.. B. Johnson of Swift
Tex. ut is the best remedy on the mar
ket." Sure cure for piles and skin dis
eases. Beware of counterfeits. Brown
Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03

MY mother suffered long time from
distressing pains and general Ill health,
due primarily to indigestion" says L. w.
Spalding, Verona, Mo. Two years ago |
got her to try Kodol. She grew better at
once and now, at the age of seventy-six,
eats anything she wants, remarking that
she fears no bad effects as she has her
Kodol handy" Don't waste time doctor
ing symptoms. Go after the cause If
your stomach is sound your health will
be good Kodol rests the stomach and
strengthens the body by digesting your
food. 1t is natures own tonic. Brown
Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
Poisoning the system.

1t is through the bowels that the body
Is cleansed of impurities. Constipation
keeps the poisons in the system, causing
headaches, dullness. and melanchola at
first, then unsightly eruptions and finally
serious illness unless a remedy is applied
De Wits Little Early Risers prevent
this trouble by stimulating the liver and
promote easy, healthy action of the bow
els. These little pills do not act vio-
lently, but by Strengthening the bowels
enable them to perform their own work.
Never grippe or DISTRESS. Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned. have known F.
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years.
and believe him perfectly honorable In
all business transactions, and finan-
cially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Price. 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug
glsts. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
seml.Annual Teachers, Examination.

The regular semi-annual teachers ex-
animation will be held at the Humboldt
county courthouse in the town of Win
nemucca, commencing at $50 A. M. July
H. 1902. All persons desirous of taking
the said examination are respectfully
requested to notify the County School
Superintendent on or before July H.
1902.
BERT L. HOOD,
County School superintendent.
je27td.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
.je27td,
Acts Immediately.

Colds are sometimes more troublesome
In summer than in winter, it's so hard to
keep from adding to them while cooling
Off after exercise. One Minute Cough
cure cures at once. Absolutely safe. Acts
Immediately. Sure cure for coughs, colds,
Group. throat and lung troubles. Brown
Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-03
HOITT'S SCHOOL.

Parents desiring home influences, beau
tiful Surroundings. perfect climate. careful
supervision. and thorough mental, moral
and physical training for their boys, will
find all these requirements fully met at
Hoitts School. Menlo Park. San Mateo
County. Cal.
Send for illustrated catalogue.
Twelfth year begins August 18th.
IRA G. HOITT. Phi. D.. Principal
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16

Everybody said l had consump-
tion,7 writes Mrs. A. NJ. Shields, Of
Chambersburg, Pa, Il was so low
after six months of severe sickness,
caused by Hay Fever and Asthma,
that few thought I could get well, but
learned of the marvellous merit Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. used it, and was completely
cured" For desperate Throat and
Lung Diseases It is the safest cure In
the world, and is infallible for Coughs,
Colds and Bronchial Affections, Guar
anteed bottles soc and s1OO. Trial
bottles free at Wheeler & Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
PEAeoDYs MEMORY HoNoRED.
lBy Associated Press.

Wy @AnobNAaAAh ANaas
Peabody, Mass, June 16.-The
semi centennial of the endowment by
George Peabody of the well known in.
stitute bearing his name was signal.
lied today by the unvelling of a tab
let marking the birthplace of the fam
GUS banker and philanthropist. The
tablet is of bronze, and bears the fol-
lowing inscription: Birthplace of
George Peabody. February IS, ~
Placed by the Peabody Historical so
ciety June 10, 1902 The tablet is
bolted TO a rough stone post which oc-
cupies a conspicuous position direct
ly in front of the old part of the
house in which Mr., Peabody was born.
The unveiling was attended by brief
addresses appropriate to the occasion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
FOR HIGH TREASON.
Preliminary Hearing in London Of Col.
Arthur Lynch.
lBy Associated Press.

London, june l6.-Bow street Do
ice court was crowded when the in
vestigation INTO the charge of high
treason was brought against Col Ar
thur Lynch, formerly of the Boer
army, begun. Lynch, who was elect.
ed member of parliament for Galway
in November last, was arrested Wed
nesday upon landing from France.
Mrs. Lynch and other friends of ac-
cused were present.
The solicitor general, opening for
the prosecution, said Lynch in Jan
uary, 1900, took service with the
Transvdal government, raised reg
iment of which he acted as command
er. to fight in behalf of the Beers and
actively fought against Gen Buffers
operations. In signing a field comets
certificate he had described himself
as an Irishman. Lynch had also is
sued an appeal inviting Irishmen to
assist the burghers.
Hon. Charles Russell, in behalf of
the defendant said that Lynch ha
faced the proceedings like a man.
What he had done, had been done
openly and he desired to facilitate
the inquiry as much as possible. The
prisoner was remanded to June 21.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
cIouderoft

is a splendid summer resort, high up
IN the Sacramento Mountains, in New
Mexico, on the El Paso Short Line
(Great Rock Island Route). II you
are looking for rest and recreation,
you can find them at Cloudcroft. The
mountain breezes. fresh with the fra
grance Of the great pine forests, bring
health and cool nights. Cloudcroft
gives all the pleasures and benefits OF
a soiourn in the mountains. It's story
is best told In a handsome booklet
just published by the Great Rock
Island Route and which can be had
free on application to q. W. Thomp-
son, A. G. p. A., Topeka, Kas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-06-16
viruIsnt Cancer Cured.

Startling proof of wonderful ad-
vance in medicine is given by druggist
G. w. Roberts of Elizabeth, w. Va
An old man there had long suffered
with what good doctors pronounced
incurable cancer. They believed his
case hopeless till he used Electric
Bitters and applied Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, whic htreatment completely
cured him. When Electric Bitters
are used to expel bilious, kidney and
microbe poisons at the same time this
salve exerts its matchless healing
power, blood diseases, skin eruptions,
ulcers and sores vanish. Bitters soc,
Salve 25c. at Wheeler & Son.