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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Hiteman.

| f1itendn.
Hiteman, July 29-Miss Grace Lam
bingham returned home Monday after
| several days visit with friends.
The following compose the Hiteman
lecture course for the coming winter:
The Wesley Qaurtet, the Richie En-
tertainers, z. HI. Brooks and Prof. Hop
kins.
Miss Katie Jeffreys entertained a
small company of young women friends
at her home Tuesday evening in honor
OF Miss Mamie Richardson of Hook
ing, who is visiting here with relatives.
Refreshments We're served and good
time was enjoyed by the guests.
Miss Mary Greeley returned home
Wednesday after several days visit
with friends in the country near OF
tumwa. S
DR.. Winifred Robb narrowly escaped
being seriously injured Wednesday, In
returning from making call one side
of the shafts broke from the buggy
soaring the horse. The buggy upset,
throwing the occupant to the ground.
Except being shaken up and few
bruises the doctor escaped uninjured
The Hiteman Juniors crossed bats
with the Abba aggregation Wednesday
at the latter place. The Abba boys
We're always easy for the locals this
making the third victory for them.
The score was II to 7.
Miss Mae Hartsuch of Abba, who is
a nurse in a Chicago hospital, spent
Thursday with Miss Lottie Williams
before returning to her duties.
John Werner, state mine inspector,
was in town on official business Thurs
day.
The fat men and the lean men play
ed a game Of ball Thursday. The fat
men came out victorious by score of
Is to S.
Mrs. F. Ella McKillip of North Eng
fish visited few days with friends.
Hiteman citizens are we'll pleased
with the appointment of Henry j.
Longaker as postmaster here, to sue
Gees Mrs. Clara Alderman, resigned.
Mr.. Longaker well deserved the ap-
Sans volunteers during the late war.
He served three years with the Fifty
first in the Philippines and is an hon
est and industrious young man.
The Misses Eschbach of Abba are
visiting few days with David and
Harrison Waterman.
John Canning of Omaha, Neb, visit
ed Thursday with his brother, o. T.
Canning
The Hiteman team crossed bats
with the Beacon team Saturday and
Sunday at the latter place. The first
game stood to in favor of the Hite-
man team and the second game to 1
in favor Of Beacon.
| Mrs. P. H. Waterman entertained q
company of children Saturday in honor
of the Misses Erbacher who are visit.
ing there. Refreshments were served
and good time enjoyed by those
present in playing games. ~,
| Miss Mae Davis of Abba was Sun.
day visitor with her cousin, Miss Edith
Samuel.
James McCauley and family of Abba
visited over Sunday with relatives.
Miss Bell Of Bluff Creek is visiting a
few days with Mrs. C. B. Rounds.
Rev. J. W. Megan of Eldon exchang.
ed pulpits with Rev. A. w. Miller of
the Baptist church Sunday.
| The following Hiteman teachers are
attending normal at Abba: Misses
Edith Samuel, Aggie Barry, Nellie Mil.
Ter, Josephine Miller and Lottie Will.
| liams.
J. c. Wagner spent Sunday at Abba
a guest of the Tobey family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Powell returned
home Friday after months visit with
relatives in Colorado.
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SiQourneV.

Sigourney, July "a Masonic pic.
mic under the auspices of Webb lodge,
No. 1872, Of Sigourney, was held today
in Spilman's Grove, southwest of town.
A sumptuous basket dinner was serv-
ed to the participants, consisting of
Masons and their friends. Rev. ]. w.
Hackley of Burlington is the orator of
the day. Mrs. Alice Head Mendenhall
of South English addressed the people
in the afternoon in behalf of the East
ern Star. Mr. Holland of Mt. Pleasant
rendered a baritone solo.
George Myers, boss of the concrete
gang Of the c., r. /. &, P. visited at his
parental home in Eldon over Sunday.
Robert Goeldner left last night for
an extensive tour Of the west. He will
be in San Francisco.
Homer Ramsey, the Rock Island
agent, has been transferred to West.
chester.
w. F. Asbury visited in ottumwa
Monday.
j. l.. Richardson was an Ottumwa
visitor Monday.
Bert II. Brooks, formerly druggist
here is visiting in the city today.
The normal institute will be adjourn
ed this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Men
denhall's address at the Masonic pic
mic. She was formerly an institute in
structor here
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Russell,

Russell, July 29.-Mrs. Jessie
Blanchard and children left Thursday
evening for Chicago to join her hus-
band and they expect to make that
their future home. Mrs. Blanchard's
father accompanied her and will re-
main until they get settled.
Dennis Ford and Sadie Ladge were
married Thursday evening at the M.
b. parsonage. They will go to house
keeping at once in the Thompson prop
erty, which they have already furnish
ed.
Miss Helen Woodman went to Chi
cago to spend few weeks.
Miss Eva Curtis returned home from
Des Moines Thursday evening, accom-
panied by her sister, Harriet.
Fl. M. Thatcher and j. w. Fryer
made business trip to Missouri the
first Of last week.
Harriet DeLano is visiting in Chart
ton.
Mrs. J. H. Clinton went to Chicago
Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Bender.
Mrs. Ed. Hill is sick with malaria
fever. with strong symptoms of ty-
phoid.
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Charlton.

Charlton, July 29.-Roy Webb Of
Lincoln township, expects to leave in
few days for a visit with his par.
ents at Alliance, Nebraska, from there
ne VIII go on to Wyoming for visit
with his brother.
Mrs. Kate Pearsbacker of Belinda
was In the city a few hours yesterday
While on her way home from visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Brightwell in Russell.
Miss Edith Kay returned to her
home in Lincoln township yesterday
after a few days visit with her aunt,
Mrs. Anna Commans.
Will Maverick came down from
Creston yesterday for few days Wis,
it with friends.
Pat Bevard of Derby was among
the out of town guests in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. w. D. Simpson and son Rosco
went to Russell last evening for a
few days visit with relatives.
Mrs. R. M. England of Newburn
was visiting with friends yesterday.
Frank Clark left yesterday for OF
tumwa, where he will have position
on the road as brakeman.
Miss Ardie Edwards returned yes
terday from weeks visit with rela-
tives in Indianoia She reports her
mother, who was hurt in a runaway a
couple OF weeks ago to be much bet
ter.
Mrs. J. B. Alter of Lacona spent the
day yesterday with Charlton friends.
Miss Myrtle Eastman has returned
from visit with her brother at Jay.
Rev. Written of Fairfield came last
evening fc" a visit with his old ac.
quaintances.
Jake Burlington and Albert Wardlow
left last evening for Ottumwa, where
they will enlist in the regular army.
Miss Dolly Baker returned last
evening from weeks visit with rela-
tives in Centerville, she was accom-
panied home by her sister, Miss Grace
iGilcrest and two children
Alvi Andrus returned to WOODBURY.
today, after visit with his father,
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Eldon.

Eldon, July 29.-The P. E. O.'s will
hold their picnic this evening at 9
O'Clock, on the lawn of Mrs. ]. u. Var.
NUNS.
Lyle Hall was an Ottumwa visitor
today.
The Rock Island is doing heavy
freight business at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Townsend and
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H0MESEEKERS
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Southern
Railway

20 points in
Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
! North and South Carolina,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Tenn
essee and Virginia on
7mesdays-dVay Goth, /une .7rd
} and 18TH, July Isl and 18th, dng,
i5M and 19th, Sept end and roth,
! oct. 9TH and elSf
! at the very low rate of one fare
for the round trip, plus $500.
Tickets are good going fifteen
! days, and for stop-over south of
/ the Ohio river, with final limit
! for return of .twenty-one days
\ from date of sale.
For information about rates.
etc, call on your nearest ticket
agent, or write
]. S. MCCULLOUGH,
! N. W. P. A. 225 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
For information about farm
lands, business locations, ETC.,
ETC., write
]. F. OLSON,
Ag't Land and Industrial Dept,
Chicago, Ill.
G. B. ALLEN, A. G. P. A..
Saint Louis, Mo.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
IOWA CENTRAL HALLWAY.
Vine of trains carrying passengers

Time OF trains carrying passengers a.
Hedrlck, Iowa. Effective July LIST, 1901.
Going North.
No 3-St Paul Express daily. .1o;3o D m
No. 5-lIason City Mall Qix. SUM 2:i0 3 m
10, Way Freight lex. Sun.)... 500 IL
Going South.
No. 6-Peorla Mail (Ex. SUM. .12 20 D m
No. Way Freight tex. SUM- Ian a "a
No: 4-Peoria Express daily -. 3:10 m
United States, Canada and Mexico. Eos
rates, folder, ETC.. call on or addrens
GEO. g. BA1TY nv. =. H. KENNY.
Marsha,ltown. Iowa. Hedrick. In.
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TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION STATION.
A. 5. Packard, Agent,

Arrive. Depare
kansas City & st. Louis a6:15 am $50 pm
Freight trains carrying passengers be.
tween Ottnmwa and Monlton:
Tast freight 49,. .a12:10 p m a2:30 n M
faca,. freight .h8 100 D "a 1890 n n.
aDaily. hExcept Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
New Advertisements.

An advertisement OF the University OF
Virginia. in this issue, announces that
the fine old institution continues to offer
to every Virginian free scholarship in
the academic department.
Once more, THE FREE Lance takes
Measure in introducing to it's readers a
coterie ofnew advertisers. As heretofore,
we desire to say that all OF these gentle
men are worthy Of your confidence. II
Won find one OF them otherwise. you Will
confer favor on us by notifying us at
your earliest possible moment, fOrnO dis
reputable advertisers will bepermitted to
advertise in this paper.
The Deering Harvester can be purchas-
ed reasonably from number OF agents
in this locality.
The RappahannOck Electric Light and
Power Plant offers its services for mo-
tors and fans.
Mr.. 4. NJ. Honey offers a splendid farm
for sale in Stafford. Apply to Capt. NJ
b. Rowe.
VIM. Heyser. OF Baltimore. does
Commission business and sOlicits you
trade. -
T. A. Denison & Co., Keister Bro, d
W. Ballinger. W. Duckett X Co. }: W
Beasley, Golden, Love 4 Co: Miller x tol
Ter. and Hickman Il CO., all OF Washing
ton. are first class commission merchants
and request you to give them share O
your patronage.
White 4 Co.. OF Baltimore. are whole
sale -four dealers. and offer an extr
quality of goods in their line.
]. W. Brian, Bird, OF Baltimore, is
commission man of highstanding an
long experience.
r. L. Thomas, of Potomac Mills, want
to rent q farm.
Gibbs & Hughes, OF RhOadesville, wal
to sell sawmill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
East Hanover Presbyiery.

The East Hanover Presbytery in SEES
sion at Petersburg received the reslgna
ton of Rev. r. T. Jones rs pastor oil Ma.
moline Church committee was appoln
ted to arrange for the celebration OF the
one hundred and Gitieth anniversary OF
East Hanover presbytery Rev. Dr Me
lntosh delivered an interesting address
before the presbytery. He spoke on evan.
gelzatiOn.
Rev. DR. X. r. Howison was chairman
of the committee on minister OF general
assembly. to report to Fall meeting, and
Rev. Dr. j. ". Rosebro was chairman ol
the committee to select preacher Tor
Presbyterial sermon.
Certificates OF dismissal from the Green-
brier Presbytery Of Rev. VIM. Met,
White. and from Roanoke Presbyiery oi
Rev. n. b. Campbell, were read and the
examination of these ministers Tor ad
mission into East Hanover Presbyierl
was conducted by the moderator and
Rev DR.. J ". Rosebro, Of Frcdericks
burg Their examination was sustained
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Reserved Cha mplOnshp at Boston won by
Amaret.

Amaret MIR G. H. Ilurkamp's crack
jumper. won the reserved championship
ut the Boston Horse Show. llornpipe
had previously won in the heavy weight
class
4 telegram from Roston to the Rich
mond Times, says:-No man at the Bos-
ton Horse Show. exhibited finer horses
than Charles II llurkamp OF Fredericks-
burg Va Whenever his horses entered
the ring they received rounds Of applause
Mr.. lIurkamp did not ride his horses him
self in the ring When he consented To
ride Miss Murchson's horses, his skill
and Judgment carried the day, and on
one occasion when becoming dissatisfied
with the showing Of Amaret, Mr.. llur-
kamp made an exhibition attempt at the
fence himself Amaret cleared thesiXiooi
hurdle easily.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
John w. Allison, Jr.
Fredericksburg, Va.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having first established the low price
10 cents per cwtl for M AN U
FAGTJRED IGEto private
families. and having notified our Gus
toners and the public generally, trough
our agents. we now wish to thank you
for your very kind and liberal response.
Our factory is located in Fredericks-
burg. we employ city labor, pay taxes
and water rent, thus helping all to bear
the city's burdens We make the best
manufactured ice that modern machin-
ery. with pure water. boiled, distilled
and filtered will produce; and having
an abundance of teams, we guarantee
early and prompt delivery. Yours truly
THE FREDERICKSBURG ICE CO.,
b. !. MARSHALL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Miss Esther BOYLE Welded to Or. Baptist.

Miss NJ. Esther Boyle. daughter Of the
late Mrs. Agnes Boyle. Of this city, and
DR.. Harry Baptist, OF Albemarle county
were married Tuesday at noon at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs Wood, in that
county. Only relatives and few friends
were present. DR. and Mrs. Baptist VIII
reside nj Ivy Depot in Albemarle county
where the groom is a practicing physi-
elan upon their return from bridal trip
Among those present were Messrs
taston. Lewis, and Woodson Boyle
brothers Of the bride; Mrs II II. John
ston and MIR. W II Hurkamp, oi thin
citV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
More Room Added

The ball and banquet room on the
third floor OF the Enterprise Building
will not be used again, the space being
utilized for the addition OF fifteen more
rooms to the building Jhese rooms will
have all the modern eonyeniences, and
there are already n number of applca
tions for them. The work If now in pro-
oress and will soon be- completed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Investigating Iron Veins.

Several parties representing Pennsyl-
yania capitalists were here this week,
and left for Spotsylvania county; where
some of the old iron mines WIN De eN-
amined. with the view cooperating them
il present conditions justify. These mines
are near Germania, on the view oil the
mine worked by GOV. Spottswood' IN
Colonial DAYS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

Connections at Fredericksburg Win H. d;
A p r. r. and Meems Stramnodt 70 - q Z
Orange with southern 4 X aud the-ap'"Ae y
Ohio X. X. ,,,-,,t. and
The only line To the Chancellors'il'e anu
wilderness Battlefields .Sr,,-
Eastern standard Time. lally eh,ep.,u'
day. W II. KIT n \ No. t,b Nnt6n 4
Train No. , leaves Orahgr tue 81" '''"'-'
n each month at 7. NJ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Niustrels at the Opera House Friday Night.

Wards Minstrel Band is n wonder. lie
has all the popular music. an up-to-dat9
leader, W. F. Mason, and you can hear
his cornet above all OF the Others. This
splendid Minstrel Show will he at the
opera House Friday night Seats on sale
nj Lewis drug store Special prices
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Children's Lawn Party.

All children from to - years are
invited to call at Mr.. J. =. Rowe's resi-
dence on Saturday, April 10Th, from / To
I O'Clock p. NJ Proceeds for benefit OF
Ladies Missionary Society.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
america. lnose competing Tor

.0I america. Inose competing Tor the
medal must have their essays ready by
June LIST. Mrs. John T. Goodrich, regent,
or Miss Sallie Gravatt, secretary, will
furnish any information desired. Hon.
A. T. Embrey was chosen to present the
medal at the close of the school session.
The Chapter is in excellent financial con
dition and all dues are paid up. The
next meeting will be held at Mrs Chan
cellur's residence
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

RTUo5A NJ Sundayso only StvRatieo Ma
W.oots. Aquia. Wide Water Vuahs w.
sNrseo and OccOquan. Stnns
'"io Al A. NJ daily, except SunHlaNs ~, a.
=. sI,,nai at Brooke. Aqua, Woe Nesvi;
Sna3tIeo. Cherry hill oeeoQuan' Lor'o""''
Nf i4s =. NJ. daily except sunday Nc local
stops p NJ. daily. No local stops.
- n M. daily. No local stops ,..
~ on q. NJ daily stops on s'Sna s. a.
p-,Sa Wide Water aud Quant'co. stops
~, -J,-nal NJ OccoQuan ON SuhdoNr "n's'
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
anna NJ daily except sunday hehihonu
D'e,nrooIntiou Makes all stops IT..
= 9o ii daily. Atlahtic 1oNst ~.
..oin Stops at Milford nosweh anu - 49,
iana daily and on signal AT "'"'' '''"'
stops on Sundays only. sunday Makes
I6 a. A. NJ. daily except SUNDAY
local stops on slEn"iS 7. train stops on
~ Wufnri boswell and Ashiahu
sigma ., q, M daiiy. southern Halfway TRAM
No l1S"t s'"H daily. Atlantic Coast Line
80 S,,ns at boswell and Ashland.
H anu p n daily. Makes local stops q"
siSnat p Nj. daily. Seaboard AIT Line ira'h'
so . 'DosVyei aud Ashland On slgnal.
S'V psn-rnodation train leaves Kchmonu =
y NJ JaIly except sunday arrives re"e'''AS
burg 6.38 7. Nj. r. COX Agent.
l. II ID. MYERS. President
" ID DIXIE, General MANAGE,
W =. TAYLOR, Traffic MANAGE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

-, val foremost farmers WINE otherS
are Juggling at the sod.
Mr.. Borst, the hustling Culpeper broker
has purchased lot of fine mules and
horses in Taylor district lately. lie Is n
liberal buyer, and popular.
Our Board OF Supervisors directed Mr.
W. W. Sandford, one Of its members, to
purchase twelve mules for working the
roads in the county. We hear that n
competent man will he employed for
twelve months in the year to improve
the highways in Orange which Tor han
century have been getting worse May
this move on the part OF the board be
heartily seconded by our good people,
and ere another year is numbered we can
ride with safety from home to home.
Hogs are scarce and shoats are bring
ing high prices. -, an III.
Mrs DR.. Cowardin with Miss Mamie
and Miss Clara Burrus returned To her
home in Richmond last Friday.
The popular fruit tree man, Mr. wesley
Hume, has been taking orders among
Thorn Hill people recently.
Fish. by no means the equal oil what
have heretofore come from your market
are becoming quite plentiful at from u
to sc per dOz. -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Mr.. Sill B. Quinn Accidentally Hurt in
Pittsburg.

Capt. S. ]. Quinn left here Tuesday
night for Pittsburg, Pa, in response TO 10
n telegram stating that his son, Mr.. Sill
r Quinn had been quite seriously hurt
NV an accident in that city, where he
cent n few days ago to enter upon the
duties of a position to which he had been
annointed with a railroad company
there The telegram did not state par,
ticulars. but Capt. Quinn telegraphed
Yesterday afternoon that he was improv
inc and would arrived here Thursday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
PUBLIC SALE
OF 4 FIRST-CLASS
SaV-Milling Outfit.
Friday, may 9Th 1902

One No. ] 15-hOrsepower mounted
engine in good order, | No. 3 4. Il;
Farquharsa mill with ratchet head
blocks as good as new, No. , Bow
ering saw mill, ! planning mill IN
good order, single and lathe mill,
/ log truck, log cart, l new emery
stone, l yoke oxen, 30 gallons ma
chine oil. 2cooking stoves, one heat
inc stove, 2 good shanties. ! mill
shanty and stable. We will also sell
a lot of lumber Of all kinds.
Sale to take place at 10 O'Clock ON
the mill yard, 4 miles north OF
/ Rhoadsville, and half mile from j.
/ f. Bledsoe's store.
Term OF Sale:-All machinery one
third cash, balance a credit OF Sly
and twelve months will be given
with good security, five per cent. OF
for cash. Lumber and all other arti
cles cash will be required.
GIBBS & HUGHES,
Rhoadsville, Orange County, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
81 IIE'''
DallQIOIl0Gk Electric E!Qhl lld

Power Plant
is now prepared to furnish Lights and
Power for Fans and Heaters on reason
able terms. considering splendid lights
and good service supplied;
J. B. FICKLEN. Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Hiph-Grade Fertilizers.

Their Corn and Tomato Brand is pre-
pared speedily for Corn and Tomatoes
and will We sold on reasonable terms.
Can and get prices and see testimonials
before purchasing Fertilizers Tor your
Spritg Crops. z9hhzm'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24
Help Wanted.
P. UICCTaCEel, BIO. & GO.

Dealers in Groceries, Liquors, Agricul-
tural Implements and Fertilizers, Fred.
gettysburg, Va. call especial attention OF
the Farmers to the Patapsco Guiana Go. 3
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-24

2lnIit
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-11
CONGRESS-.
Tho House Transacts Un'mporssns
Business.


Business.
Washington. Dec. 6.-The house de-
voted the day to bills on the prlva.e
calendar. The most important OH
passed was one to adjudtcate IN the
court o. cloims the claims OF certain
importers Of steel blooms. who, be-
tween 1879 and 1889 paid customs
duties equivalent to As per cent al
yalorem, when it is claimed the cor
rect rate should have been 30 per
cent. About $35o.ooo is involved. A
bill to pay Smithmeyer & Pelz. arch''
tects OF the congressional library.
$50 900 additional compensation, was
defeated.
A bill was passed authorizing the
following persons to accept presents
and decorations from foreign govern
ments: Capt. B. H. McCalla, U. S. NJ;
Doctors Eugene Wasdin and H. d.
Geddings. U. S. NJ. c. H.; Henry E.
Afford, W. A. Taylor, H. w. Wiley,
NJ. A. Carleton and John I. Shuttle, de.
partment CT agriculture; John A.
Okerman. Mississippi river commits.
sion: Casper S. Crowninshield, Unit
ed States commercial agent; Miss
Anna Tolman Smith and Lieut. Col.
F. H. Phipps.
At 4:05 p. m the house adjourned
until to-day.