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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

tFrcm Tuesdays Daily.J
School rulers free at Sargent's drug
store
The place to bny drugs right is
Hofmann's.
Dr. J. R. Ross of Avery is in the
,ity today on business.
Miss R. Newell, of Kirkville, was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Miss Maggie McLennan is spending
her vacation with friends at Highland
Center.
Miss Matte Wolf of Highland Cen
ter was shopping in the city yesterday
Afternoon. ssa
Mrs. H. w Nye of Lovilia was in
Ottumwa yesterday on her way home
from visit at Martinsburg
Mrs. M. r. Sellers and daughter,
Miss Celia Sellers. of Kirkville, were
shopping in the city yesterday
Mrs. NJ. j. Batchelder of Agency, was
shopping in Ottumwa yesterday, re-
turning home last night on Burling-
ton No. A.
Mrs. w. III. Nye of Lovilia, was in
Dttumwa yesterday afternoon on her
way home from visit with friends at
Martinsburg.
Mrs. NJ Graves and daughter, Miss
Grace Graves and Mrs. Earl Ogden of
Martinsburg, were shopping in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. Della Koontz, who formerly re
sided at 227 North Wapello street, left
this. morning for Des Moines, where
she will make her future home.
Mrs. M. J. Rogers of Highland Cen
ter returned home yesterday evening
after visit in the city as the guest
of Miss Anna Harlan, 100 Albany
street.
Mrs. w. ]. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Harry
DAILY and Mrs. Charles Kelly of Farm
ington were in the city yesterday at
ternoon while on their way home
from a visit at Denver, Colorado
Springs and other points in Colorado
A large number of young people lief
IN Burlington No. 10 today for Mt
Pleasant where they will attend the
iowa Wesleyan university during The
coming school year. The party wa.
composed of the following people
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20 pounds Graduated Sugar $500.

breaking and entering a freight car
belonging to the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific en- July last. plead guilty
to the indictment and was sentenced
by Judge Sloan to six months in the
county Jail.
William Johnson ard John Russell
of Eldon, indicted by the grand jury
for running gambling house, were to-
day arraigned by Judge Sloan in the
Wapello county district court. John
son entered a plea of guilty to the
charge and in compliance with the re,
quest that immediate Judgment be rem
dered, Judge Sloan imposed a fine Of
SIS.
Russell plead not guilty and upon
his statement that he was unable tc
secure the services of an attorney
Charles Hall was appointed by Judge
Sloan to act. as attorney for the de
PENDANT.
Petition for Divorce.
Late yesterday afternoon Ed Hal
fled with County Clerk H. w Mich
! aeis a petition asking for a divorce
/; from his wife, Eva Hail. In the peti
/ ton of the plaintiff states that he wa.
married to the defendant April z. 1895
| He stated that on or about the last O.
August or September l. 1900 he wa:
| deserted by the defendent withou
I cause and since that time they have
continued to live apart
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catarrh cannot "a c,,reeI

with loci APrL.C .tTrONS, as they cSo.
rot reach the seat Of the disease Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease. ana In
order 10 cnrc 1t ypu must take Internal
remedies. ilull'S Catarrh Cure is taken in.
ternally. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh C,,re IL
liz one of best Physicians in this comn.
Try for years. and Is regular prtsrrintion
1t is composed Of the best tonics known,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination OF the rwo In.
gredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testi.
i. j. CHENEY Is co. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price. Toe,
Hall's Family Pills are The best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

The corn is pronounced of exceptional
quality and as well matured as corn
usually is by October 1.
Lawrence Mangan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Mangan, who came to Law
ton from Ottumwa, Qa.,) one of the
Republican carrier boys, went hunting
just west of town and killed two jack
rabbits before breakfast. Who can
beat this record with % target rife?
-Lawton, Oklahoma, Republican.
Mrs. A. j. Templeton, 91S East Main
street, accompanied by her sister
Mrs. Edna Roebolt of Abba, who has
been visiting at the home of the for.
mer, were called to Abba this morn
mig by sickness in the family of theil
sister, Mrs. Florence Williams, who re
sides at that place. Mrs. Williams
has five children who are ill with
typhoid fever, all are in critical con
dition and two are not expected te
live. The death of Albert, aged 8, and
of Paul, eyed Z, is expected at any
time. 1t is impossible to tell at this
time whether the other three can sur
vive or not, but the danger point has
not been passed by any of them.
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MOTHERHOOD of viii.

State of Iowa, Wapel!o county, IS. In
the district court
10 all WHOM ii may concern:
Notice Is hereby given, that an instru-
ment in writing. purpQrEng TO be the last
will and testament of Michel Tullis, de-
read hy the Undersigned, ana that / haya
fixed Monday. the 2and day Of sept, 1902,
rs the day for hearing proof in relation
Ghrreto
Witness my Official signature with the
seal of said court hereto affixed. this 2eth
day OF August, 1907.
lSeall II. w. MICHAEL,
Clerk DisLnct Court
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from Wednesdays naIly.l

From Wednesdays paily.J
AT 1880 O'Clock last evening, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rusch, at
the corner of Jefferson street and
Pennsylvania avenue, the marriage of
Mrs. Ruschs daughter, Miss Nettie
Sessinger, to Jesse Grammer was sol
emnized, Justice o. l.. Campbell per-
forming the ceremony. Only few
people witnessed the event, the rela-
tives and intimate friends of the bride
and groom being the only guests. AT
ter the marriage wedding supper was
served and after an informal reception
Mr.. and Mrs. Grammer departed for
their home, ITO South Davis street
where they will at once commence
housekeeping. The bride, who was
formerly employed as an operator by
the Ottumwa Telephone Co., is most
amiable and popular young woman and
has hosts of friends to whom her many
womanly characteristics appeal
strongly, and who wish for her most
successful and happy married life The
groom is night desk sergeant OF the
Ottumwa police force, and enjoys the
confidence and respect of his superiors
and co-workers. The many friends OF
the young couple predict for them a
most happy career.
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LEGAL.
Administrators Notice

tercsted. that on the 2Sth day of August
A. D., 19O2, the undersigned was appointed
by tue clerk OF the district court Of Wa
peiio county Iowa. administrators of the
estate of ID. ii. Michael. deceased late of
sad county. All persons indebted TO said
estate viii make payment 10 the under
signed, and those having claims aguirss
the same will present them. legally atthen.
ticated To said court for allowance
Dated Aug. 2S 1902.
Jane and II. f. Michael
Administrators
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MORE BIG APPLES.

A. F. Landcn, of Batavia, Has Some
Choice Specimens.
A. F. Landen, who resides one mile
south of Batavia, was in the city to.
day and while here called at this Office
to exhibit specimens of the apples he
has on his farm. The samples he had
We're certainly of a high order, both in
size and in the quality of the fruit
The largest one measured four inches
in diameter and although the
name of the apple is unknown to Mr.
Landen, the fine favor OF the fruit
makes it all right regardless of name
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Administrators Sale.

Notice is hereby given. tnat the I'M
dersigned administrative of the estate
of James r. Burgess deceased will by
authority of the district court of Wa
pello county, Iowa, sell the entire
stock of buggies, carriages, wagons,
harness, pumps, and farming. imple-
ments, owned by said decedent, and
conducted in the name of THE OF.
tumwa Buggy Company" at pri-
vate sale, at any time within the next
80 days. that she has bid thereon,
that will be satisfactory to the court.
said stock of goods has been apprais,
ed at $4,000. and it cannot without
further order from the court be sold
for less sum than the appraisement
This sale presents rare opportunity
to anyone desiring to buy an estab,
lished business, together with the
good will thereof. Said sale to take
place at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Elizabeth Burgess, Administrators.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

The Hub sells lots of clothing be-
cause the prices are so low that the
people can afford to buy. Never any
fancy prices. You pay for nothing but
the goods at The Hub.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Just Your STYLE.

Our new stock Of fall and winter
shoes comprises the best lines made
in this country. We have variety
from which we can fit any foot and
suit any purse, not shoddy shoe in
the store.
See what we offer when you want
fall footwear. The Manhattan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Semi Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the name of the Post Office TO
which the paper has been sent well as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
Changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

The. corner stone of the new $4,000
Catholic church at Extra will be laid
September 16.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

All kinds of boys knee pants. al
The Hub; also a large assortment Of
boys long pants at the right prices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

All the new STYLES in school suits
and at the lowest cash prices. Cali at
The Huh and see about it.
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Northeast Missouri Farms,

The best and cheapest and the most
productive of the State. Most beau
tiiul country. If you think of buyiui.
land. write or see RICE & SEOJSE
Leading Real Estate Firm, Shelbina
Missouri.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

A nice line Of school suits at reason.
able prices. at The Hub.
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YOUTHS PLEAD GUILTY TO LARCENY
Herman Sheridan Sentenced to Fifty
Days on Larceny charae-Jennines
Gets Six ADMINISTRATION for Divorce
Filed in Clerks Office.

From Thursdays DaIly.l
At the opening of the Wapello coun-
ty district court this morning the case
of the State VS. Frank Schwartz in
which the defendant is charged with
adultery with Carrie Bryson was TAX
en- up and the hearing of the prosecute
ing witness was begun. The entire
morning was taken up with the exam
ination of the states witnesses. At
the beginning of the forenoon session
the examination was continued and
will probably continue throughout the
afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
JOINED in WEDLock.
Marriage of Miss Minnie ketchum and
Laurence Goet1rinq.

The marriage of Miss Minnie Ketch-
UNI and Laurence Goehring was sol
emnized last evening at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ketchum. on Janney street
Rev. John HASTE officiating. The
wedding was quiet one and was only
witnessed by the close relatives of the
contracting parties. After the cere
mony wedding supper was served
The young couple are both popular and
have many friends who will extend
congratulations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Gets Two Years in the Peniten-
tiary.
CRIMINAL DOCKET is CUT DOWN
Many Defendants Change Plea of Not
Guilty to Guilty and Are Given Doses
of Legal Medicine by Judge Sloan in
District Court.
From Wednesdays DaiIy.l

tFfom Wedncslay's DhiIy.l
The criminal docket of the Wapello
county district court was cut down at
a rapid rate this morning when the de-
PENDANTS in the cases assigned to be
heard at this time appeared before
Judge Robert Sloan and changed their
pleas of not guilty to guilty and were
sentenced to various terms of impris-
tOnment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

Sioux City claims a population 0
$4,000.
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pu Bose Sentenced.

G. G. Du Bose, formerly bookkeeper
for the Illinois and Iowa Fuel Co.,
charged with the embezzlement OF
funds, who yesterday changed his plea
of not guilty to one of guilty, was sen
fenced this morning by Judge Sloan
to two years imprisonment in the pen
itentiary at FIT. Madison, at hard la
Dor. He will be taken to FIT. Madison
tomorrow morning by Sheriff Harry
Cremer,
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Good serviceable school suits at less
than regular prices this week, at The
Hub.
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Case Dismissed
Petition Filed.

Today there was filed with the clerk
of the district court of iWapello coun-
ty petition by the First Methodist
Episcopal church in this city praying
the court to issue an Injunction
against the defendants, w. Hill and
H. w. Bales compelling them to re-
move certain buildings east of the
church property, city hall and fire sta
ton. and for the abatement of nui-
sance arising from the use of these
buildings for the stabling of horses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

Misses Mary Brooks and Bertha Quinn
of Hedrick; Misses Lotspeich and
Rogers from Martinsburg; Miss Kate
Beatty of Keota; Fred Wall and Oliver
Moore of Victor; Glenn Houghtor. of
Hedrick, and Frank Beatty of Thorn
burg.
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Change Plea.

Ross Howard and Vern Carson, two
youths charged with larceny OF copper
belonging to the c.. B. & Q. railway,
appeared in court this morning and
through their attorneys changed their
plea of not guilty to one OF guilty of
petit larceny, and Monday noon was
cot fnr III q nnr,c,
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Other Sentences.

SIeuieT.
Other Sentences.
In the case of the State of Iowa VS.
John Thompson, in which the defend
ant is charged with breaking and en-
tering the building occupied by Chan
cey Hall as barber shop on April %
last, this morning changed his plea oil
not guilty to one of guilty and was
sentenced by the court to six months
imprisonment in the county Jail.
George Morrison, charged with
breaking end entering railroad car
on May last, and taking therefronl
a box of oranges belonging to E. H
Emery & Co., entered a plea of guilty
in place of his previous one of moi
guilty and was sentenced to six
months imprisonment in the county
Jail.
John Clark was given a sentence o.
eighty days in the county jail upor
changing his plea of not guilty of the
charge of larceny to one of guilty.
In the case of the State of Iowa VS.
Frank Finnegan, in which the defend
ant is charged with larceny. Finne
gan entered a plea of guilty in plac
of the one of not guilty formerly en-
tered, and a 100 days Jail sentenc
was imposed by the court.
Case Dismissed.
The case of the State of Iowa VS.
Fred Crutchfield, in which the charg,
of assault with intent to do great bod
| lily injury, is made against the defend
ant, was dismissed.
| BY agreement of the parties in th,
case of State OF Iowa vs. Marie Foil
the fine imposed on the defendant wa
reduced to 81.
Petition Filed.
Today there was filed with the clerl
Fof the district court of iWapello cour
ity a petition by the First Methods
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lbs choice Peaberry Coffee. nj
lbs choice Blend Coffee 80. MI
4 lbs choice African Java. vi
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Sentenced for Larceny.

In the case Of the State Of Iowa VS..
Herman Sheridan in which the defend
ant is charged with larceny from a
building belonging to the Eldon Han
die Co. on June % last, the former
plea of not guilty was changed this
morning to one OF guilty and the de.
PENDANT asked that judgment be ren-
dered at once. In accordance with
this request. Judge Sloan sentenced
THE defendant to SO days imprison-
ment in the county jail at hard labor.
The case of the State of Iowa vs.
Harvey Turner, an appeal from the
justice of the peace court, was heard
before Judge Sloan this morning and
continued on the application of the de.
PENDANT.
Charles Jennings, charged with
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

nj for gal. cans Table Peaches.
\ for Sgal. cans Table Pears.
WI for 8 gal. cans Table Apricots
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

TFrom Wednesdays Daily.l
Elegant souvenir free at sargent's
drug store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

A few years ago a typesetting ma
chine was placed in the composing
room on the tenth floor Of the Tri-
bune building, recalls a New York
writer. Deep mystery surround d
it. Employees Of the Tribune were
cautioned to keep their mouths shut
about il. D. o. Mills, Ogden Mills
and Whitelaw Reid were said to be
the owners. ~p'g Six" threatened
al sorts Of punishment. Presently
the Louisville Courier-Journal rent
ed a machine, and then the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette got one.
Being a great labor-sayer the me
chanism made headway despite all
opposition and today a corporation
with capital Of Sl0,OO0.O0O is
making and selling it. 1t is in use
in 1850 American offices. Of which
B7 have one machine each, 305 two
machines each, and 10 three ma
chimes each. Scores Of Offices con-
tain ten, fifteen and twenty ma
chimes each, and a number thirty.
Two large daily newspapers employ
twenty-five each, one has thirty-six,
another fifty and two have sixty
seven each
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Not finding outlaws enough at
home. the present administration
has done s75, 900 worth of basi-
ness with a band Of brigands IN
far of Turkey But just now it
looks as though the naughty bri-
eands are not dealing according
Is contract. and the administra-
tion threatenes TO have no further
dealings With them They might
deliver the goods according TO con
tract in the present case and then
10 4 land-ofice business kionap-
ping Missionaries at SIS, 900 per
each.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Two jolly New York brokers, hav-
ing finished their days work: were
discussing the latest news as they
rode homeward en- the "L-' The
car, as usual, was packed One big
man in particular made his pres
ence felt, because he occupied not
only his own seat. but projected q
little over the partition arms de-
signed to separate one passenger
from another. Il see the car IS
having a close call. one broker re-
marked, reading the dispatches from
Livadia. 'He won't be missed, re-
Piled the other. Raising his voice,
he added: Il don't 60 much on
czars anyway They are tco dicta-
torial. We had ample experience of
one. and were lucky to retire him to
private lie. He is a very decent fell
low now" GlaHchag in the direc-
lion q the big nan, who was half
hidden behind his paper, 2 reporter
detected q broad grim on the moon
face of the Hon Thomas b Reed,
former speaker and car The brck-
cr noticed it also. and. with q wink
1t his companion, arose ard left the
car.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Many people N Chickasha Will
remember D. Isom. . young swe-
de. twenty seven years Of age, who
ran a restaurant here up 10 a few
weeks sro- Since leaving here, be
he opened al eating house at Eu-
faula. 1. T.. and few days ago he
was found dead IN bis bed with q
bullet hole in bis temple. A pls-
tol. with one chamber empty, vas
living At the side OF his bed, and 8
large butcher knife was on q table
near BIZ. He vas seen with q con-
s,derable sun ofmoney the day be
fore. but only 500 vas found BY
the officers Ct the inquest. 1t is
believed that be was murdered for
his money. He left an Insurance.
policy for 81 600 in the Royal Tribe
az Joseph. HIS remains were bur
red Al Ecfaula IS order Of Or. S.
o. Marrs, Scribe Of The Chickasha
lodge of The sbove named order.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

We would not advise selfish
ness. but love of home Is true pat
riotism, end tho people Of Chick
asha should patronizs their home
merchants: and every industry in
Chickasha should have the pref
erence over all others.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Senator Ililmcn has received q
faitering offer to so on The lestare
platform. with frll privilege to s.
lo1t lis own topic and discuss it in
his own way. Tho Southerner Is q
capital story teller and has a ken
sense of humor, both Of which quail
6eations vculd stand him IN gcod
stead - q leosureT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

The first thing in the heart OF
tSis paper Is the welfare and the
upbuilding of Chickasha. You
are solicited TO watch is colums
and if you think ii worthy, pat
ronizeit yourself and speak a
good word for il to your neighbor.
We hope to make some noticeable
Improvements in the entire sheet
in the near future.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

ON account Of a break in the
machinary yesterday the Express
was not out of press before six
o'clock. Such accidents viii hap
pen. but we vii! try to have them
come as seldom as possible.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Chapped hauds. cracked lips
and roughness Of the skin cured
quickly by Banner Ssive. The most
healing ointment 10 the world
III Banner Salve does'nt cure your
piles. your money viii De return
ed. 1t is a most healing medicine.
Sold By Jas. PetsyjobLs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

ArLmore has q Curfew law.
Perhaps that's why Col. Sidney
Suggs is on the road.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Free reclining chair cars By the
~Chociav Route 30 transfer
as Memphis.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

Extry copies of this paper can
be had at this Office. Five cents
copy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25

In Oklahoma City admission to
the bar costs fifteen cents or two
for a quarter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-02-25
-Four HaIths For TFaliJ-FiT5 Cents.

Twin Territories, The Indisn
Magazine, viii be sent to any ad.
dress four mouths for twenty five
cents. Regular price one doilar
. year, ten cents a copy. This
special offer is good until March
25th. Send today, in time 10 re
ceive The Easter Eumber.and the
splendid Spring issues- More than
forty pages Of good reading. Write
to Twin Territories. MuskOgee. 1T.