Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield. Dec 3.-At the regular meet
ing of the J.. Q. o. b. lodge here Monday
evening the following officers were elected
for a term of six months: Pearl Sutton.
grand; John r. Wallace, treasurer: H. n.
Barker, recording secretary; w. w. New
ton M permanent ana Mrt secretary Sc yvro, os4
afternoon for Chicago to attend the inter
national stock show.
Mr.. and Mrs; c.. D.. Fortune, left Tuesday
Afternoon for st. Louis to select rugs and
carpets for the elegant new residence
which will be ready for occupancy in n
couple of weeks.
Mr. and Mrs: Harvey Wray left Tuesday
Afternoon for Chicago to attend the inter
national fat cattle show.
A wild commotion was caused in this
community Monday night by the report
that the nineyear-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Heiner was missing and though the pa
rents had searched diligently until about
truant could be found. Mrs. Heiner missed
the boy early In the morning but thought
that he had gone with his father who was
supper time and when Informed of his
sons absence stated that he had not been
with him. the family We're greatly alarmed
out the city No trace of the missing hoy
could be found until 1t occurred to the fpth-
er that possibly the young man might have
Quick use of the telephone soon quieSed
the fears of the family as the boy had
taken the early train that morning and
uncle.
Mrs. Goodlander. of Drakeville. spent
Monday shopping in this city.
is after a short visit at the home of his
UNCLE, Boone swinney.
Burr Burchett the most popular auction
Ger of this. city. is in receipt of a letter
from the directors Of international stock
show of Chicago, requesting that he ac-
cept the honor of selling the premium cat
nt hn aln ~ Ia tN,, rl,l
compliment is one to be appreciated
On Monday night the residence of Samuel
wayler who resides one. and one-half
to the ground. The loss including the
house and contents. is estimated at $1,000.
The origin of the fire is unknown;
from Grinnell where she was accompanied
last week by Miss Pauline Payne. both
acting as delegates TO the Epworth league
the trip to Colfax where she is spending a
short time at the home of her uncle. Jas.
b. Weaver.
at the Presbyterian church, are being well
attended in spite. of the Indictment weather.
The sermons delivered by the evangelist,
Rev. Jamison. are very earnest. being plain
common sense explanations of hiDlical
truths His sermons appeal to the deep
thinking men as he nenetrates the very
foundation of the truths that he 50 forci-
bly, and clearly expounds. Although he
deals little In sentiment he presents many
beautiful thoughts and entirely holds the
attention of the large crowd that each ev-
iening gathers to hear him.
Dahlonega.
Dahlonega Dec s.-Mr. and Mrs Hugh
Mccain. of Nebraska, have returned home
Gains mother. Mrs. Wm Lewis. and other
relatives AT. this place and ottnmwa.
Fred Hnltz has returned home aftel,
spending the summer In Montana. Wyoming
and Washington. He reports pleasant
trip.
me DAVIS s., family, Of 3 OFT & sa Ga,
n IL. Mcclung and family visited rela-
tives in Ottunwa sunday
/; l.. kttterman has rented his farm and
will move to Ottumwa about the first of
The children of Mrs VIM. Lewis planned
her Thanksgiving day. They. all took their
dinners and had good time generally.
About forty five relatives We're present;
DR.. H.. J.. Trout made Il professional trip
to Eddyville the first of the week.
Mrs. VIM. Lowenberg of this place and
her daughter. Mrs. Guy kitterinan, of
and Mrs. Edward Lowenberg in Oklahoma.
Prof. w. K. Roberts. principal Of the
school at this place. spent Thanksgiving
with friends Mt Eddyville.
b. l.. Denny. the deputy postmaster, re-
turned Saturday after a weeks visit with
his grandma and other relatives near He'd
IL.
Tho marriage of J. w. Jackson and Miss
MOllie Giitner was solemnzed Sunday.
Both parties are well and favorably known.
They have the congratulations of their
many friends.
Mis- Jennie Robson teacher of the prf-
mary division in the public schools here.
| took Thanksgiving dinner ut Mr.. Reiner's.
/ Martinsburg.
| harrisburg. Dee. :.-Fred Follman went
| to Oskaioosa Saturday whore he will make
his future home.
Wise Sylvester is on the sick list this
week.
Uncle Jim Hampton is still seriously i'll.
| John Brown has moved in his property on
Second street.
Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Glass spent Thanks
| giving at Lancaster.
| Lancaster has $685. coo raised on the court
| house deal
Mrs. Ruth Parker. of Yarmouth, is visit.
| ing relatives here this week.
| T.. L. Walton was called to Burlington
| Saturday on account of his daughters i'll
| ness.
o. W. Glass left Saturday night fol
Sioux Falls, 5. d., where he Is figuring Oh
| locating.
/ Mrs W. C. Cathey fell Sunday and broke
| both bones of her ankle.
Miss Nettie Martin, of Washington. was
! in town Saturday.
SAILOR Heninger, of Burlington, returned
/ home Saturday.
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