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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
Martinsburg.

Martinsburg, Dec. 11.-Misses Jen-
ME and Jessie Craig have returned
from Kansas City, where they have
been visiting.
Harve Mcclure has moved up north
of Hedrick, where he has school for
this winter
Mr.. Belveal had the misfortune to
break his leg Monday, caused by his
sled coming uncoupled.
Miss Fern Craig, who has been
quite i'll for several days, is reported
to be improving.
o. w. Glass is expected home
from Sioux Falls, S. D., where he has
been playing with Summers concert
orchestra.
Mrs. Ed. Hampton of Milan, Mo-, is
visiting at T. r. Biggs
Mrs. Wise Sylvester was very i'll
last week with heart trouble
Mrs. John Griffin of Hedrick visited
here last week with her son, Wise
Sylvester
James Hampton is reported no bet
ter.
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Batavia.

Batavia, Dec. lie. F. Peterson
delivered horse to Fl. L.. Scott of
Competine Saturday.
Messrs. Mohr Kramer and Harry
Whitmore attended the dance in
Fairfield Saturday night.
Those on the sick list this week
are: Mrs. Ida Campbell, Mrs. Laura
Perry and Mrs. Phrona Coward.
Claude Humbles team ran away
Saturday night. He was returning
from Eldon when the accident hap
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Dudley.

Dudley, December 11.-Rev. A. E.
Mcneil, who for several years was pas
tor of the Swedish Lutheran church at
Munterville, has been visiting with
friends in this vicinity for several
days. He also delivered a sermon at
Munterville Sunday. He came back to
attend the funeral of his father, who
resided in Nebraska, and he stopped
here enroute to his home, Negaunee,
Mich.
Oscar Hasselroot7 made trip to
Pekay Sunday.
Chas., Swanson is visiting with his
parents south of here.
Alex Peterson came home Tuesday
after spending few days in Des
Moines.
G. L. Swanson delivered hogs at
Chilicothe Tuesday.
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joicing over the coming of a new
daughter into their home December 6.
DR.. Hartford of Leando was pro-
fessional caller in Chequest Saturday.
L. P. Plowman and family visited
Sunday with Lew Sperbacks near Le-
ando.
Omer Cauffman and wife have
moved into the property owned by
Miss Sudie Hissem Tuesday.
Otis Plowman and sisters, Misses
Bertha and Minnie, were dinner guests
Sunday at the w. H. Harryman home,
Mrs. John Mccullough, who has
been very low with brain fever is a
little better.
Waldo and Seth Harryman We're in
Ottumwa on business Saturday.
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Hazel DELL.

Hazel Dell, Dec. 11.-Carl Harlan
has returned from an extended stay
near Oskaloosa.
Those on the sick list are VIM.
Smith, Chas. Harlem, Mike Swartz and
Mrs. Chas. Moss.
Misses Jerda and Selma Pearson, of
Ottumwa, are visiting at the parental
Parson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Harsch and chill.
dren sundayed with B. Metzger and
family.
Nal Alfred has returned from an
extended visit in Colorado and Kan
sas.
Chas. Cockerill and family were call
ers at the Geo. Wilson home Sunday
o. Albertson has traded his farm
for house and lot in Ottumwa where
he expects to move in the near future
Word was receivedgthis week of the
marriage of Frank Smith and Miss
Jennie, Wagner, both -of Grainsville
Idaho. Mr.. Smith formerly resided in
this village
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Pleasant Grove.

Pleasant Grove, Dec. I1.-F'rank
Hancock, who has been away at work
for some time, is again at home.
M. w. Wilkinson has sold part of
his farm to DR.. H. L. Stevens, of Flor
is.
Virgie and Eugene Brooks and Ken
drick Abbott visited with their grand
mother. Mrs. S. Brooks, on Sunday.
DR.. H. l.. Stevens was caller in
this vicinity one day the past week.
Frank Brooks called at the John
Correll home on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Jackson Peden, who was quite
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Hollie, left for st. Joseph Tuesday and
brought the body to Keota for bur-
ial. The funeral services were held
today.
Presiding Elder w. G. Thorn was in
Keota over Sunday holding quarterly
meeting services. Owing to his recent
illness he was unable to preach and
the sermons were delivered by the
pastor, Rev. G. w. Pool.
Mr.. Logan of Washington was in
the city Wednesday.
Roy Warrington is mastering the de-
tails of postoffice work under instruc-
ton of his uncle, Postmaster Hulse.
Frank w. Fish, one of Keota's most
promising young men, is teaching
school near Brighton.
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Dunreath.

Dunreath, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Aplen is
on the sick list
Leonard Roush was a Des Moines
caller Thursday.
Grace Love visited with zada Poin-
ter Monday. r. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Dedeth andsson. and
Miss Nellie Rogers visited at the Pat
tison home Sunday.
Cora Maplethorpe called on Mrs.
Smith Friday evening.
Charley and Bert Hesser, of Des
Moines, visited at the Mickle home
Sunday.
Rabbit hunting is the order of the
day.
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BIadensbura.

Bladensburg, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Laura
Brown has returned to her home in
Chicago after visit with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Boyd visited
friends at Hedrick Sunday.
The business meeting which was to
have been held at the Christian church
last Saturday, was postponed by the
storm, so it will be held next Saturday
If the weather is favorable series
of meetings will begin at the Christian
church Tuesday night, December 16.
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Exline.

Exline Dec. 11.-Geo. Cochern and
family visited over Sunday in the
country,at the home of Benton Mckee
han.
Miss Grace Farnsworth spent Sun
day in the country with her parents
Two children of John Mccoy are sllf-
fering with lung fever
Rev Dwire is holding protracted
meetings at the Eureka school house.
Mrs. Annie Shrake is moving QUITO
her property in the country
Two children of Ed EXline are very
i'll.
A. l.. Caster, who was sick last week
is able to resume work again.
Several four-horse teams from Moill-
ton, are hauling coal from the Lone
Star and Oregon coal mines, this week.
Miss Bowie and Miss May of Gin
cinnati, have been visiting friends in
Exline.
Mr.. Fridley has purchased property
of N. N. Erwin.
T. B. McKeehan has the position of
weighman at the Lone Star mine.
The want columns bring results.
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Blakesburq.

Blakesburg. Dec. 11.-F w. Hall
now has his lunch counter
in full blast in connection with his
jewelry and confectionery store. Call
and get cold or hot lunch and see
his fine holiday goods.
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Cheuuest.

Chequest, Dec 1.-THE Chequest far
mers meeting. which was held at the
beautiful home of Mr. and Mrc. Sam
uel Roush last Thursday, was a very
grand affair.
Grover Shaffer is on the sick list
this week. ia,l ~
Mr. and Mrs. f. S.. Harryman are re-
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ill with neuralgia of the heart on
Thursday night is some better.
Richard Swinney of near Dunville,
was in this vicinity on Wednesday
looking after herd of cattle in pas.
ture on the Dr.. LaForce farm.
D. A. Hagerty and wife visited rel.
atives over Saturday night and Sun
day.
Otis Crist and wife and little daugh
ter, Marie, visited at the f. NJ
Brooks home on Wednesday.
Mrs. John Cornell and son, George
of Eldon, We're in this vicinity ON
Thursday.
Alvin Brooks of Ottumwa was an
over Sunday visitor with relatives
here.
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Willard.

Willard, Dec. IA box supper was
given at the Willard school house Mon
day night. A pleasant time was re-
ported.
Doctor Terrence, of Blakesburg, was
in the camp Tuesday morning
number of the young ladies of Will
lard spent Tuesday evening at the
home of Hugh Anderson.
Mrs. Wake is on the sick list
Miss Maggie Richard, of Fishville,
is visiting her sister this week, Mrs.
Edwards.
Sarah Haughton, of this place, ar
rived Tuesday evening after a visit
with Foster friends.
Katie Wagers spent Sunday after
noon with her friend, Lavina Payne.
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RUSSELL.

Russell, Dec. l11.--Chas. Lairmer has
moved his household goods to Ottum-
wa where he expects to make his flu
ture home.
DR.. G. T. Lawrence was acalled to
Charlton today on professional bust
ness.
NJ. c. Lorimer, the telephone man
ager, has moved in the house recently
vacated by Chas. Lairmer and which
he purchased from J. l.. Werts
Mrs. P. Fl. Steck and daughter, Nora
were Charlton visitors Tuesday.
Thos. Thorne, of Derby, spent Tues
day night in Russell, calling on old
| friends.
T. S. Crozier and ]. L. Clouser We're
county seat visitors Tuesday.
Mary Patterson is spending this
week in Charlton attending the Sun
day school institute, which is in pro-
gress at that place.
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pened. The buggy and harness were
badly damaged and Claude received, a
few bruises.
Mrs. Erskine's brother, Mr.. Zook,
spent few days with her the first of
the week.
Mr.. aod Mrs. Ed Hillhouse of Col
orado are visiting friends here.
Rose Parrott is visiting friends in
Missouri.
Willie Gahbert was in ottumwa Sat
turday
I The ball given in Nelson's hall Sat
lurday evening by F. H. Whitmore and
X. M. Foreman was well attended con-
sldering the stormy evening. All pres
,ent report good time
y Sam McCleary of near Liberty1ille,
called on friends in this vicinity Sun
day. i
Miss sHessie Bacus is visiting at the
home of Milton Wilson this week.
Miss Garmo was unable to be in
school Wednesday and Thursday on
account of the illness of her mother.
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Short Tales Concerning People y ous
Know.
THE VICINITY OF OTTUMWA IN BRIEF
Births, Deaths, Marriages, Movements
of Your acquaintances as chTonicled
by courier's Staff of Correspondents
Who Know Whereof They Speak.
Richland.


Richland, Dec. 1.-THE meetings at
the Friends church are announced for
this week. Rev. Brown is an earnest
speaker and the meetings are full of
interest.
Mr. and Mrs. James Seatoni are at
home to number of friends this eve
ming.
The cold weather has made business
livelier among the merchants.
The school is preparing for an en-,
tertainment to be given Christmas.
Miss Merle Feariss after an absence
OF over a year, is home from Chicago
The gas plant is being put in, but
on account of the cold weather, the
work progresses slowly.
The M. E. church is preparing to
give cantata on Christmas.
4 George Balderson and wife, of Clay
visited Jonn Coffmann's, Tuesday.
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LITTLE BITS OF NEWS

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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
saved From an Alligator.

While number Of passengers were
waitin- for the morning train al Pablo
Beach, Fla, they heard the wall OF
child. Jerry Delaney. Deputy Sheriff
and a former Cincinnati policeman,
headed those who FASTENED to search
for the cause Of the cry. \ short dis
tancc away they saw 4 big alligator
dragging a child away. having secured
hold of its dress in its 'mouth. The
child was shrieking. The posse rushed
TO the rescue. and the gator redoubled
its efforts 10 get TO its bayou nearby.
y big dog belonging TO the child came
running along and dashed at tie
gators head. The gator whacked it's
tail around with great force. dashed
the dog into its mouth which it opened
with gulp, taking in the dog and
swallowing him with ease. The gator
dropped hold of the childs dress in the
struggle. The posse at once killed the
gator. 1t was fifteen feet long. 1t
is thought to have been made fierce
by hunger as it is seldom that they
will attack human beings and cSpe-
rially SO near a habitation. The child
was uninjured.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

will not strike against the paper, as
IL wculG if the neck were narrower.
Gig. D.
Paste together the sides and gussets
near reck and crown first; then Covcr
the crywn with a piece OF soft white
paper 4 foot in Misunderstanding i'm
the centre O lcor OF muslin, thus Fig.
El. to Ice used To lift ard hold the bal
loon while filling il. Stiffen the mouth
Cf the balloon with a circle Of stini
wire. strengthening it for n depth of
three inches with muslin gashed and
pasted on the paper and fastened to the
wire ring Make the mouth eighteen
inches H. diameter about 3 IL times
cf a diameter makes 4 circlel Make a
car Of wire or cardboard OF any shape
desired Fig. + is sample of one.
Place In il n tin pan TO hole the heat.
ING apparatus. Heat the air by soak
ing sponge with alcohol and setting
it on fre. or 10y using tallow and lamp
wick. which gives the most brilliant
fame. The lot air generated Will
cause the balloon TO ill and rise
Washington star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

P. J. McCook, a nephew OF General An
son 6. McCook, and himself q veteran
Of the Spanish War.
During the Porto Rico campa en-
said Mr. McCook. my company was
camping in a field not far from lie
town % Adjuntas. A harbed wire
fence separated the camp from another
field. in which were a number OF cat
tie. The fence was taken as guard Inc.
and sentries ,yere posted along IL. Dur
ing the night a frisky bull 10 the ad-
Joining field took II into his head 10
charge the fence. with the idea Of GET
ting al the sentry on the other side.
The sentry naturally resented the IL
trusi0n and when the bull got within
range prodded him sharply in the uose
with his sword bayouet. The bui! re-
treated with an angry roar.
"Evideutly the injured nose troubled
the animal. for presently be made an
other rush for the fence. Again he met
a vicious stab. BY this time the IN
furiated animal was reused. lie upset
the sentry. snapped the wire fence and
was IN the midst or the camp ~ a
second. The scene that followed beg
gars description. The company was
sleeping in the little pup tent, used
in the field As the angry animal rolled
through thes~ field he tripped and
stumbled over the tent ropes. and in a
few minutes dozens OF men were >uuG-
Cling 10 get loose from the canvas ana
howling in pain as the feet OF he
animal landed on them. \ strike n
in a bowling alley is not more complete
than the way in which the indignant
bull demolished the company street II
tents There was little sleep that night
in Company A.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
How "Uncle sam" Got HisName

The nickname Uncle sam as ap-
piled 70 the United States Government,
Is said to have originated as follows:
Samuel Wilson. commonly called I'm
Gle sam" was a Government inspector
of beef and pork at Troy, \ Y, about
1872 \ contractor. Elhert Anderson.
purchased a quantity of provisions. and
the larrcls We're marked "E. A. An
derson's initials. and u. 5" for United
states. The latter initials We're not IA
miliar TO Wilson's workmen, who in
CURED what they meant \ facetious
fellow answered. II don't know, unless
they mean Uncle Sam" \ vast
amount of property afterward passed
through Wilson's hands marked in the
same manner, ana he has often jokcd
upon the extent OF his possessions. The
joke spread through all the depart
mentS OF the Government. and before
long the United states was popularity
referred TO as Uncle sam"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Fighting For Life in n Net.

Tangled in q big fishing seine after
the CapSiZing Of their boat one mile
from shore. Charles Beck and his son.
George Beck, two Evanston tremen.
struggled for their lives for two hours
yesterday morning in Lake Michigan.
Not until the imperlled men had cut
the net, which was 800 feet long. in
two were they able to extricate them.
selves. Then. thoroughly exhausted
with their efforts 10 keep afloat while
they were escaping from the death
trap. they battled again with the waves
and by aiding one another, swan TO
the beach in safety.
The Becks who live at 214O Maple
avenue. Evanston. had gone ont early
in the morning To take in the seine,
which they had set off Crosse Point
Lighthouse. They were engaged in
hauling in the netful OF fish when a
squall arose Their boat. a fat-bot-
toned scow. swung into the trough of
the sea and filed with water. While
they were bailing out the water with
AAfAA AdAN AAt NANN AaINlLfAAs AnAON
ing both its occupants into the lake.
Immediately the arms and legs OF the
men became entagled in the seine and
rendered them powerless 20 swim.
DiveSting themselves OF their rubber
coats and boots. the father and son.
with a fishing knife. began cutting the
cords from their hands and ankles.
When once they had cut themselves
loose and had started TO swim toward
shore they again becsme entangled iu
the big net. The sons strength began
to give out after a half hours struggle.
and the double burden Of helping the
boy>ap keep ahoat. and freeing both
himself and his son from the impend-
ing meshes fell to the father
The latter's endurance had nearly
given out when he succeeded in sonar.
ating the last strands Of the seine
Both fishermen were so prostrated
when they reached shore that they had
10 be assisted to their home. Chicago
Iuter-OcCan.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
4 Flower Clock

Probably the most elaborate floral
piece in the world is the great flower
clock in the public park in Detroit. II
consists Of a great green base. with a
huge clock dial. perfect in every detail.
some seven feet in diameter. The va
riouS dials and the hours are laid out
accurately. including the hands
The floral clock is a permanent em-
blem throughout the summer months.
The thousands OF flowers which COM
pose il are all living. They are planted
early each spring in the great base OF
earth. Tie clock is never taken apart
for repairs until the late fall Ii takes
four expert gardeners tie greater part
OF n month 10 construct the great en-.
blem.
The flowers are selected from a great
assortment. and more than 5000 separ-
ate plants are required 20 completely
cover the base These are arranged
with greatest care. 50 that the colors
will be in striking contrast. The va
rious parts OF the face may be recog
nized FOR n considerable distance. Even
when the flowers have been carefully
planted the clock requires constant
care The plants must be trimmed al
most daily to keep the face clear aud
distinct.-Jewelers' Circular Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Row 10 Make FIre Balloons.

Have you ever studied the resem-
blaLcc OF soap bubbles 10 balloons
DO you know that if anything be
placed in the atmosphere which is
lighter than the atmosphere IL will
ascend? In this we nave the whole
theory Of balloons and ballOOning. The
air has weight, and being fluid per
mits objects TO move about In IL. so IL
follows that if We can find anything
lighter tLan the air it will ascend in
IL. Several gases exist which are
lighter than air. These may be used
for balloons by Confining them in a
bag.
The simplest form Of balloon is a
soap bubble Why does il ascend
Not because the air from the lungs IS
lighter than the atmosphere, it is really
heavier, but because IL is warmer
and for that reason il is practically
lighter. As soon as the air inside cOOls
the soap bubble dcscends, and you
will find the warm bubble is larger
than the cool bubble. Therefore, if
you can get hot air I'm bag you can
make balloon that viii ascend. Bal
looms may be made Of any size, but
small ones are the most satisfactory.
Three sheets of manila or tissue paper
pasted end to end, then cut into shape
and joined, make balloon quite large
enough 10 manage.
a peeled orange or lemon will give
you q good idea Of the general shape
Of the gussets Of balloon. The mar
rover you cut the gussets the neater
will be the balloon, but wide gussets
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

10 Interrupt. Ned. you see. had a
dreadful quarrel with father some
| years ago and ran away TO Africa. But
now It's all right again between them.
And father has taken the pledge: aud
| Tom says he is going 10 take care Of
mother. II seems almost too good 10
be true She paused; then suddenly.
Sir SIZE said, do you know that you
! haven't kissed me yetT
IL was waiting 10 be forgiven he
said. humbly. almost reverently. as he
bent over the pillow.
There was nothing 10 forgive, dear"
! she said, softly.
, Besides, sweethearts often have
tits, you know; and we've only had
Twelve mOnths-this very day, Tom.
| Did you remembers"
II had forgotten" he stammered.
"We've been very happy" she went
on, drcamily, AZ If speaking 10 herself.
I'VE couldn't. Of course, expect 20 have
all the sunshine; and twas only a very
little cloud that came between US"
Nell. dear" he said. with GCd's
help I'll try 10 control my wretched
temper. And nothing shall ever come
between us again
Except one thing. Tom. / know
YOU love me, dear; and If don't get
wen, if / should die, want you 20 be
brave
Sell, Ncll" he cried, with horri
bic sinking At his heart you mustn't
talk about dying. What should / do
without y0uf' Ifc paused. \ middle
had entered the room, ana in obedience
10 her signal he turned 10 Ncllie.
"And now, dear" he said with forced
chcorfulncss, II must be going. I'm
afraid I've wcLricd you"
She shook her head smilingly.
II viii come again in the morning"
hc went on we won't talk very
much. but III just SIT here beside you.
and hold your hand, like this D'ye
sccE' And bending over the pillow. hc
kissed her very tcndcrly.
"Good-by, dearest" she said. her pale
face illumincd by u smile of absolute
content.
"NOt gOod-by. sweetheart, bat good.
night" He strOvc TO speak cHecrily.
but the effort was n failure. And then
he went out into the darkness.
Next day his seat in the Drawing
Office Wa vacant For No. . NcntEor
Road was a house Of mourning. And
n mile beyond the suburb Tom. like
stricken animal, crcpt beneath the
friendly shades OF "A spinncy. and there
casting himself upon the ground,
wrcstlcd with his grief, the greatest
his life had ever known New York
News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

answer yer" well ana save labor. The
more nearly globular you can get the
balloon the more perfectly il will work.
Paste the three sheets of paper thus
Gig. A. and add a small piece ca TO
one end. Use thin paste or gum water,
applying IL with a camels hair brush
and tapping the paper. half an inch;
dry the work as you 90 along WIN a
warm fiat iron. using thickness of
flannel between the PAPER and iron.
Divide Fig \ into four sections, with
pencil marks, ana cut eff b and c.
Zig b.. Fold the paper double, when
cutting out cussctS, to insure SYM
mctry The mouth of the balloon
must bc broad Zig. c. so the flame
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
A Trick with a Piece OF Cord .

Take a piece of cord about two
yards long hold the two ends with
the thumb and index finger Of the right
hand and form the figure shown on the
left side Of the illustration on the table.
The task is TO pull the cord off the
table while another person is trying
to prevent it by placing the index
finger on any spot inside the figure
formed by the cord. You may be Ger.
tain that any one will select the part
Of the loop marked with o. When we
now pull the two ends of the cord il
will slide past the finger that is trying
to prevent it.
Let us start over again. We lay the