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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16

Treasurer captured the prize which
was fine painting. A delicious lunch
con was served at o'clock.
The Hiteman band concert given
at the opera house Saturday evening
was a decided success. Prof. P. Welsh
is director of this band The house
was packed to it's utmost seating ca
pacity At the close of the concert, a
one act farce, entitled "The Crowded
Hotel" was presented by the Hiteman
Dramatic Co., which was very anus
ing.
Charles Rounds gave a party at his
home on Friday evening to number
of his young gentlemen friends. Re-
freshments were served at a season
able hour, and all enjoyed themselves
hugely.
Faust" was played at the opera
house Monday evening to crowded
house.
Mrs. T. J. Avery has recovered from
her recent illness.
Master Harvey Wagner, who has
been sick for several days, is improv>
| ing.
The teachers meeting of the Con-
gregational Sabbath school was held
at the home of Mrs. John McCarty
Friday evening. They will meet at
the home of H. j. Roberts this week.
AS this is the week of prayer, meet
ings will be held at the Congregation,
al church Monday and Tuesday even,
ings and at the Baptist church We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings. The
meetings will be conducted by the
Rev. James and Rev. Miller.
Grandmother Young, mother of Mrs
w. l.. Morgan, was found dead in he1
bed early Sunday morning. She had
retired Saturday evening as usual
When members of the family went
to her room to call her for breakfast
they made the discovery, which was
quite a shock to the family. Grand
mother Young had made her nome
with her daughter for some time. The
funeral took place Tuesday Afternoon
at the Baptist church and the remains
laid to rest in the Abba cemetery.
The child of Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Forsburg is critically i'll at the pa
rental home and it's death is momen
tarily expected.
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Lebanon.

Lebanon, Jan. 16.-Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Conner, of Troy, visited Wednesday at
the R. G. Conner home.
BERTHE and Myrtle Wilson, from near
Milton, attended services here Sun
day.
Several from this place attended the
funeral of Mrs Warren Powell at Can
tril Sunday.
Stella. Humphrey and Geo. Manning,
of Keosauqua, Sundayed at Lebanon.
Ora Brown and family, of Stockport,
are visiting at G. P. Wilson's.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. Conner Wednesday.
Mrs. H. Clafflin went to Davis. coun.
ty Friday to visit with her daughter
Mrs. Cain Evans,
Louis Conner and sister, Miss Abbie
went to Floris Monday for visit with
relatives.
Jim Humphrey and wife, of Eldon
were over Sunday visitors at the pa
rental home near here.
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Winchester,

Winchester, JAN 15--Alex. Morrison,
living south of town is quite ill with
pneumonia.
Charles Hawbaker had a sick spell
last week. Miss Maude Mccall was
also suffering with a severe cold,
which is much better.
Mrs. John Beans had the misfortune
to fall on the frosty sidewalk one day
last week. No bones were broken but
she was badly shaken up and bruised.
Richard Workman has been buying
last springs lambs. He has secured
quite a number.
The NJ. E. pastor is holding a series
of meetings In the church here. Ray
Whittlesey and wife are going to move
into o. Manning's house, in the eastern
part Of town.
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Bunch.

Bunch, Jan. 16.-There was a birth
day surprise on James Zigler last
Thursday, given at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Walker Smith.
Aaron Mott has bought the J. D.
Jones farm that is near the Pleasant
Hill church.
David Goodwin has sold his farm to
Tenny Morrison.
The rural mail route from Union
vile will begin to do business on Feb
ruary l.
Oliver Adams is giving his barn a
fine coat of paint.
Noah Smith has built new barn.
Burl Hull is building a large barn
and also is figuring on a fine dwelling
house on his farm west of town.
There was surprise birthday given
at the home of VIM. Clarkson Tues
day, Jan. IA, 1902, in honor of MI
Clarkson. Quite number of friends
and relatives were present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
Board Proceedings,

Proceedings of the board of super
visors Tuesday, January T. 1902, being
the second day of the January session.
Board met, all members present.
Minutes of the last days session read
and approved.
Annual report of James Stephenson,
ship, and Geo. A. Wilson, steward of
the poor farm. approved. Official
bonds of B. F. Mefford, constable of
Competine township, and NJ c. Gil
more, clerk of Center township, ap-
proved. After the examination of
claims the board adjourned to meet
Wednesday, January s, 1902, at $3.50
a. m. j. H. R. Spilman, Chairman.
Attest:
I. H. Hammond, County Auditor.
Board Proceedings.
Proceedings of the board of super
yisors, Wednesday, January s, 1902
being the third day of the January
session. h.
Board met, all members present
minutes of the last days session reaG
and approved.
| Petition of John P. Hurd, guardian
for abatement of taxes rejected. Re
port of o. G. Truitt, justice of the
peace Green township, and officia
bond of John Oswald, justice of peace
Adams township. approved.
Balance of day was devoted to the
examination of claims.
The board adjourned to meet Fri
day, January 10, at $50 a. m.
]. H. R. Spilman, Chairman.
Attest: l. H. Hammond,
County Auditor.
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DrakeSville.

Drakesville, Jan. lev. Tannehill
was sufferer from the grip last week
and during his illness j. p Brown, of
Promise City. took charge of his store
Mrs. Newkirk and two daughteds
spent Sunday in the county at Mrs.
Newkirk's son, Ed. Newkirk
Miss Bertha Hull is visiting here
with Mrs. VIM. Cochran
Mrs. Alec Fouts is seriously ill with
pneumonia and rheumatism.
Lora Sayles, of the bridge gang, was
home Monday on business.
Miss Lou Truitt closed a five
months term of school last Friday at
Hazel Dell, Wapello county, and arriy-
ed home Wednesday.
| A dinner was given Tuesday at the
| Clarkson home west of town, in honor
of Mr. Clarkson's birthday. A large
number of friends and relatives were
present and reported an enjoyable
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Brown and daugh
ter, of Promise City, who are visit
ing here, spent Tuesday at the VIM
Sayles home.
Mr. Mclean, of Weaver, Boone coun
ty, is here visiting his daughter, Mrs
John Thompson.
Miss Ada Caldwell is dangerously
i'll with pneumonia.
Frank Slagle, who returned some
weeks ago from Quincy, ILL.,, where he
had been attending business college
is slowly recovering from an attack o
malarial fever.
Rv. G. w. Barber attended the birth
day dinner at Mr.. Clarkson's Tuesday
Revival services will begin mex
Monday night at the M. E. church
The pastor G. w. Barber, will be as
sisted by Rev. Taylor a
Vivian Brown spent Sunday in tn
country, the guest of her grandpal
ents.
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Willard.

Willard, Jan. 16.-L. L. Lodwick, the
coal operator, has made extended i'm
provements on the mining property.
Gull Lodwiclk is home on vacation
from the State Agricultural college at
Ames. a5sA
David Savage made business trip
to Ottumwa Friday. ah
Jas. Newell and family spent SUN
day with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Lodwick.
Magdalene Price returned to Ottrm-
wa Saturday evening. $ ~.
Luther Smith and wife have begun
| housekeeping. aGtI
John Foulkes left for Ottumwa Mon,
day evenings z f74.z
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Mr.. Stephen Barnes, of ottumWa,
Iowa. says: Il was cured OF 1nclplent
Consumption some four years ago and
am well today
chas. Ingali, Ottumwa, Iowa, says:
81 was cured of bad case of catarrh
and have not had a cold since being
cured four years ago."
Mr.. John Quick, Sigourney, Iowa,
says: 81 was cured Of Piles some five
years ago and have never had symp-
tom since"
T. o. Bottorff, Hedrick, Iowa, says:
my wife suffered with Female disease
and was not cured until she treated
with DR.. Bonham.'
Mr.. Jacob Donover, West Point,
Iowa, says: 81 was cured of bad
case of Piles by Drs. Bonham & Lam
bert. l was cured in one week.
Jas. Wall, Ottumwa, Iowa, says: II
was cured of bad rupture six years
ago, and have had no trouble SINCE
Mr.. N. Glue and John kleinert, of
Ottumwa. Iowa, say: 1--WE work in the
packing house and were cured of rup-
ture several years ago, and are sound
today"
Jesse Jenkins, Oskaloosa, Iowa, says:
"Dr. Bonham cured me of rupture five
years ago. Am sound today"
Peter Swanson, Muchakinock, Iowa,
says: 81 am happy to say am cured
of Rupture, after a course of treat
| ment three years ago."
Lizzie Smith, Beacon, Iowa, says:
81 was cross-eyed all my life and was
cured by painless operation"
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assu Floris.

Floris, Jan. ,16. Ethan the oldest |
son of D.. w. Hastings, died at his
home in this city January 10. Deceas-
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Collect.


Collett, Jan. 16.-Erank Freeburg
and wife are rejoicing over the arrival
of a bouncing big boy at their home.
Jas. Thompson left Saturday for
western Missouri.
Miss Sarah Lawson, who has been
seriously i'll with rheumatism is re-
ported much better.
Al Cassidy from near Richland was
in the vicinity of Collett last Monday
looking for a farm.
Rev. Trimble. of Birmingham, will
preach at Hebron church next Sunday
at II a. m.
There will be regular preaching ser.
vices at the Dunkard church on Sun
day evenings beginning with next Sun
| day
Peter Oestook is moving to the farm
he purchased last fall, south of the
Des Moines river.
Mr.. James from Batavia, who pur-
chased the Ed. Baldwin farm, has
moved to the same. n51r
Carter and William Lawson made a
bushes trip to Birmingham Monday
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Butler.

|
/ Butler, Jan. 16.44hMiss 5Inez Saryis is
still very poorly.
Mrs. Addie Arganbright, of Fremont
and Mrs. Mettie Carter, of Kansas
City, visited at A. j. Burgess Friday
Ezra Johnson, of; Keota, spent Mon
day night with ]. A. Sarvis.
The neighbors and friends to the
number of about seveaty-five came in
/ Saturday night and surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Scott. - s'stas,@ ~
4 John Darner wass5in ottumwa Mon
tday. y 17s'
Lily Palmer spent Saturday and
Sunday at home. '@s
/ Carrie Burgess is visiting relatives
at Rose HILL
]. w. Morrison was in Hedrick Sat
Iurday.
Peter Roberts 4hd9daughter, Minnie
were IN HedricR Saturday.
Ed. Tobin was in Hedrick Saturday
Ella Burgess spent Sunday nigh
with Mrs. Addie Arganbright in Ere
mont.
G. w. Harkins and D. Downey, o
Hedrick, were at A. J.. Burgess Wed
nesday.
Mrs. J. G. Watts planed surpris
on her mother last Tuesday. Mrs
Stroud was 70 years old. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. M. Stroud an,
children, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Strou
and an aunt of Mrs. Stroud's, Mrs. Ma
bel Beck, Mrs. A. j. Burgess and sor
Harry. Harry entertained them il
the afternoon with his graphophone
All enjoyed themselves very nue.
and wish for Grandma Stroud man
returns of her birthday.
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Troy.

Troy, Jan. 16.-H. R. Giller and wife
of Mt. Pleasant are visiting relatives
and friends at this place.
The young people gave party at
the home of Mr.. Grays Saturday night.
Rev. Daley is holding protracted
meeting at Oak Hill.
w. B. Shreve has purchased the
John Brown farm, west of town.
The sale of Wesley Starks was well
Iattended Thursday and everything sold
well. Mr.. Starks will move to Selma
where he has purchased the hotel at
that place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16

are at the bedside of their daughter,
Mrs. j. B. Boyer, who is quite low with
the consumption.
Mrs. Frank returned Thursday
from a weeks visit with her daughter
in Arson, Mo.
Elmer Stahl returned last week from
visiting friends in Mt. Pleasant.
Andrew Page and Grin Smith OF
Bonaparte spent Sunday evening in
town.
The P. E. o. chapter held a called
meeting January IA at the home OF
Mrs. Conrod Hassler, at which the
state organizer was present
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan O'Neil of Rose
lands, ILL.,, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Edla Morse of Willitts, spent
| Sunday with her parents.
Ed. Musgrove of Excelsior Springs
returned home Friday after a few
days visit at the parental home.
H. A. Caughlan of Ottumwa was ;
bushes caller here Monday.
Ed. Folker of Acasto, Mo-, was il
town Saturday.
Miss Carrie Townsend is suffering
from dislocated wrist
The Red Men give their annua
dance at their wigwam Friday evening
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
-Y..us an Irish smli.

II, fore the days of proper safeguards
n good nanny cattle got in the PATHS OF
NJ ,.lli-Hn railroads and We're Killed
Outright or 50 badly injured rs to ne
ce,siiate putting thcE cut OF misery.
These happening, frequently afforded
the owners of the cattle an opportunity
70 |ling suit against the railroad COM
panics, SO that the employees were re-
qu.c,l to h. Very careful as to details
and to Keep c strict record of the man
ncr of Il COWS death, etc Regular
printed reports OF such cases had to
DC turned IN by the section master,
who Wa; required TO ill out blanks
stating the probable age of the lcccas-
cd animal, weight. cclor distinguish
ing marks and disposition of carcass,
tho animal being sometimes cut up
and sold i..' beef
Naturally it was an Irish section
"schuperintindher" who. like Finni-
gan in his teise report of a wreck,
simply stated "Off as1in, on ag'in-Fin-
ncgan." made out the record of GER
tain bovine tragedy i'm a characteristic
way. Mike guessed pretty we'll at the
age and weight and color of the dead
COW, blt when he came to the line
his heal rcfirctively.
Sure he muttcrcd. "she doicd aisy,
anyway Then opposite the line he
scrawled, "lIind and gentle'-Detroit
Free Press
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
The Tunpel Wa. Forgotten.

AT Brussels the visitor is often struck
by the extreme thinness OF the eartll
covering the Braine lie Comte tunneA
and wonders why the common sense Of
the engineers who made the line did,
not direct them to continue the cutting.
and thus avoid a subterranean pasA
sage.
The mystery is thus explained: Whem
railways We're in their vcriest infancy,
the Belgian government sent a party Of
engineers over to England to acquires
experience i'm construction Of the news
iron highways, and ON their returM
they We're instructed to lay out thS
first railway in that enterprising littlo.
Kingdom. The work was accordinglyt
Put In hand, but on it's completion onel
OF the engineers exclaimed:
Good gracious, we have forgotteM
the tunnel!'
The CONSERVATION was general espe3
cially when it was remembered that
there was not n single line in England
but could boast of tunnel What was,
to be done? Nothing but to construct
the long corridor at Braine lie Comte.l
and when & was finished the earth was;
Tut OH top. The tunnel was the glory,
OF the line.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
Knots OH Trees.

In the banks of our forest trees are
contained Il multitude of latent buds,
which are developed and grow under
certain favorable conditions. Some
trees possess this property in Il remark
able degree, and often, when the ether
parts are killed down by frost, the
property of pushing out these latent
buds into growth preserves the life OF
the plant. These buds, having once
begun to grow, adhere to the woody
layer at their base and push out their
points through the back toward the
light.
The buds then unfold and develop
leaves, which elaborate the sap carried
up the small shoot. Once elaborated 1t
descends by the bark, when it reaches
the base or inner bark. Here it is ar
rested, so to speak, and deposited be-
tween the outside and inner layer OF
bark, as can be learned on examining
specimens on the trees in the woods
almost anywhere.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
Manage For the scaIp.

The hair falls out when the strength
OF its roots is insufficient to sustain its
weight any longer and a new hair will
take its place unless the root is dis
cascd For this reason each person has
a certain definite length of hair. When
the hair begins to split or fall out, mas
sage of the scalp is excellent.
Place the tips of the fingers firmly
upon the scalp, and then vibrate or
move the scalp while holding the pres
sure steadily. This will stimulate the
blood vessels underneath and bring the
blood vessels underneath and bring
about better nourishment Of the hair.
A brush of nnevenly tufted bristles Is
also excellent TO use upon the scalp. not
thp hair
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
Something to Brace In On.

1t WAS along about noon when Il
we'll dressed man lined up against the
lar. He lia,l the air and looked the
part of Il high liver, but there was ev-
cry sign of II bad night. lie stretched
himself, rubbed his head aud said to
the bartender:
II want something to brace up on
All right, sir 'What'll it bc!'
Get the large lemonade glass and
break five eggs in it,"
Chapman, the bartender, looked at
him slspiciously and hcsitated.
"1hat's what want" he ordered.
Chapman broke five raw eggs in the
glass and waited for further orders
Now a pint of champagne"
Chapman opened the bottle, and the
customer poured it on top of the eggs
and. taking q spoon, stirred the mix
g. . Thoroughly and then drank it,.
e Il il lie paid his bill and walked out
-. ...snati Commercial Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
What n Dnub of Ink Did.

A certain newspaper proprietor had a
way of appearing i'm the composing
and press rooms at the most unexpected
times and as his visits often resulted
In Il general "slGakcup' of the working
forces of The paper they We're awaited
with fear and trembling by the en-
ployces.
One time one of the prcssmen, an eX-
ccllent workman. who had been there
many years, but was sometimes guilty
of Il lapse of solDriety. had IL black eye
and was in uuandary as to what eX-
cuse he should offer if the proprietor
noticed it. Hy Il sudden inspiration lie
seized an ink ROLLER and ,laubcd some
Ink on his face, quite covering the dis
celebration. Presently the governor
came in and, with the foreman, went
through the room. commenting ON cv-
cry detail and looking very sharply mt
every workman. When about to leave,
he suddenly pointed to the inby press
man and said, what is that mans
Nance
The man q,mkcd i'm his shoes until he
continued slowly: 81 want you to give
that man 5 shillings a week more
wages. He is the only man in the
room who looks us if lie had been
working"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
1rrcxularity ana Indigestion.

A common cause of indigestion is
ilregularity respecting the time of
meals. The human system seems to
form habits and TO be in a degree de-
pendent upon the performance of its
function i'm accordance With the habits
formed. In respect to digestion this is
especially observable. II meal is
taken at Il regular hour, the stomach
becomes accustomed to receiving food
at that hour and is prepared for it.
II meals are taken irregular.y, the
stomach is taken by surprise, SO to
speak. and is never in that state Of
readiness in which i'll should be for the
Prompt and perfect performance of its
MOrk
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
/ FOUND SUFFICIENT.
Supervisors Grant Consent Petition.
Anti-saloon League Appears on Scene
Too Late.
Failed to Present Affidavits Until
Board Took Final Action.
The Will of Eighty Per Cent. of the
People of Missouri Valley Will
be RESPECTED.
be Respected.

The wheel horses OF the Anti-S.lOon
League, who have been SD IeIsistent
in their eff ,lts to defeat the expressed
desirs of eigh.y-two per cent OF the
cit zans of the great American city of
Missouri Valley, will now pleese rapid
ly tx cote re.rograde movement 10
the extreme rea and there remain IN
state nf repose
For the past two weeks legal notice
signed by the auditor of Harrison
County has appeared in the papers of
this county notifying the general
public of the fact that petition pur-
porting to contain the signatures of
eighty per cent of the vo.ers of the
city of Missouri Valley, the same Civ
ing their consent to the traffic of lqnor
iii this city, under the restrictions of
the mnlct law The notice further.
more stated the county Board of Sup
ervisors would meet in Logan on Mon
day, January 9Th, for the purpose of
camvassing said petition. The Board
met, canvassed the petition and find
ing it sufficient gave the legal permit
A shor. time after the Board had TAX
en- final action in the matter Rev Will
hemson, Rev w l. Douglas and Rev
Campbell, all of this city. appeared be-
fore the Board and stated they had in
their possession certain atlidavits in
which the signcrs of the papers eA-
pressed desire to have their names
removed from the petition. They were
Informed that final action had been
taken in the matter and they were at
that time proceeding with other bust
ness AS canvassed by the County
Board, the petition had seventeen more
signatures than the required eighty
per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
Elliott Il Harvey.
Prof Warner Named as
Prominent didate

just at present The members of the
Sioux City School Board are busy Sc.
Letting q successor to the presen,
Superintendent OF the schools of tina,
city Speaking of the matter the
Sioux City Tribune says
Professor a Il Warner of Missouri
Valley has been here the last two OF
three days, but was not present today
Ii Is generally understood that among
the men who are making the contest
for the position on their records as
superintendent Professor McCleland
is the strongest in opinion of the
board members, while Professor War
mr. probably comes second. Boti
have excellent records, and either rs
said by school people to be we'll qlall
tied from the educational and execu-
tive point of view. Bat Professo,
Stevens has the advantage in his &C.
|qnaintance and personal pull
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-09
A Reef, n Sand Bank and q River. q

Rccf, n Sand Bank and River. u
Lord ColeriGge the famous lord chi.f
Justice, once rccounted to Sir MOune
Stuart Il. Grant Duff an incident of his
earlier life. He had to cross examine
an eminent professional witness about
& proposed harDor. In the course of do.
Ing so he said. but. Mr.. -, isn't
there u reef of rocks that would be q
great Inconvenience to you:'' 4
'Oh, yes.' replied the witness. Guns
doubtedly there is. but we propose to
get rid of it in such and such malle
ner.'
Very good" rejoined Coleridge, "bue
when you have got rid of it, would
there not be a very awkward sand bang
to contend with:'
Certainly" said the witness, "bue
against it we should provide thus AMI
thus
"Well.' answered Coleridge, "but
when you have removed both these obs
stacles would you not still have great
deal of trouble from the current of tho
river when in tlood?"
CLEARLY was the answer, but wa
should encounter that difficulty suc~
ccssfully by another eXpedient," whiclf
the witness proceeded to explain.
You have seen the place, have yold
not:' said Coleridge
.Oh, yes" replied the other.
well, l never did," was the rec
joinder. II have invented alike thd
reef, the sand bank and the river"