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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
MEETING POSTPONED.
Old Settlers Gathering Will Not be
Held for Few Weeks,

Blakesburg. August /. = The
"Big Four" old settlers asso'
citation has been postponed.
Mrs. Aaron Harlan will visit friends
in Kansas for g few weeks.
Mrs. Newt Vancleye will visit nea,
Fairfield this week.
Mrs. Ida Pickeral and daughter
Mrs. Ziglar, will go to Colorado for ar
indefinite period. in hope of better
health for Mrs. Ziglar.
Mrs. G. T. Chidister has gone to Os
kaloosa and Grinnell for a visit.
Ernest Finney has sold his farm
near town to H. N. Thomas of Potts
vile, Iowa.
Charles Moore is here from Kansas
and thinks he will remain permanent
ly. Charley is a son Of Mrs. F. M
Tinsley,. whose former name wa'
Moore.
Norine Jacobson and wife have re
turned from Oklahoma to remain.
Miss, Rose Vancleve of Ottumwa ha
arrived for an extended visit will
friends in this vicinity. s
Noah Smith has sold his herd O
short horn cattle to the Woods In
I.vestment company of Lincoln, Nebras
ka.
+. S. H. Poland of Indianola is visiting
his son.
Operator Wagner has gone to Lons
mont, Colo, for rest. -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
But One Explanation.

Commissioner Ware had heard that
there were many applications from
veterans of the Spanish-American war,
but the figures were far greater than
he had imagined.
81 am at loss to explain the great
number of applications and shall have
some Of my clerks examine into the
records of their regiments" Colonel
Ware said. 81 can think of but one ex-
PLANTATION for this astounding number
of pension applications. When the
regiments returned from Cuba the men
were probably suffering from the eff
fects of the tropical climtae, and felt
that their health was greatly impair
ed. On this superstition claims were
doubtless filed by many who have since
recovered their health completely
When 1 left the service at the end OF
the civil war my health was poor and
I felt as though l would never recov
err. A few months in northern climate
restored me completely, and this was
probably the experience of many 81
the boys who campaigned in Cuba"
North and East Lead.
Western and southern regiments
have been much less active thar
northern and eastern regiments IL
their attempts to draw money from the
United States treasury. When the
Eighth Ohio landed in Cuba it hat
1880 members. Veterans of this regi
ment and relatives of deceased mem
bers have filed 705 pension claims
The government is asked to pay pen
sions for the services of 80 per cen
of the men who served in that regi
ment. This regiment was much lars
er than most regiments which servet
| in the Spanish war. Consequently it
greater number of pension application
will not bring the percentage abov
that of many others.
A company which served in a Gel
tain volunteer regiment Of northerl
state had a captain who was a pensio
attorney. He did not forget his forme
profession when he left the service
and it is said that practically ever
member of that company has an al
4 plication filed for a pension.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
ONE OF LIFE,s MYSTERIES.
creston Newspaper Makes Comments
on Suicide of Hon. J, r. Burgess.

w. H. Robb, editor OF the Creston
American, had known Hon. j. R. Bur-
CESS, who suicided in this city Satur-
day morning, for twenty-five years. In
this mornings issue of his paper, Mr..
Robb pays the following tribute to Mr..
Burgess memory:
"The tragic death of the Hon. j. R.
Burgess at Ottumwa, by suicide, will
cause profound sorrow among his nam
erous friends, and the circle of his
friendship extended throughout the
state.
"Mr. Burgess and the editor of this
paper had known each other for
quarter of a century. They were both
enlisted in the currency reform move
| ment during the days of the greenback
party and were both members of the
| legislatures of 1886 and 1888, occupy
ing adjoining seats in the lower house
at both sessions.
'Wapello county never had more
able man in the legislature. He was a
hard worker for every measure in the
interests of the people and made
strong fight for legislation in aid OF the
miners.
Mr.. Burgess was afterwards elected
mayor of Ottumwa, which office he
filled with great credit to himself and
the city. He was also postmaster at
Ottumwa under the Cleveland admin
istration, since which time he has been
engaged in business in Ottumwa. He
was one of Iowa's prominent demo-
Gratis and three years ago was talked
of as a candidate for governor.
Mr.. Burgess was always of cheer.
full disposition and his suicide comes
as complete surprise to his numerous
; friends. What mental strain, or aber-
ration Of the mind could have led a
man like ]. r. Burgess to seek rapose
in death by such means is one of the
mysteries of life
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
WORKING OIL INTO ROADS.
A Process of OiIing and Rolling That
Gives a Hard Surface.

Santa Barbara has just completed
some careful and industrious expert
ments in the line of oiling public high
ways. Work has been finished on elev-
en- blocks of streets located in various
parts Of the city and at this time pri-
vate individuals are engaged in oiling
streets in front of their properties. In
all there will be at least four miles of
road oiled in that city and in its vicin-
ity, and the effects of oil will be very
fully tested. 1t is the intention of the
city to do a large amount of oiling, ow-
ing to the scantness of the supply OF
water for sprinkling streets. The gen
eral opinion in Santa Barbara now is
that the process used there is sue
cessful one and in all probability most
of the principal streets will be treated
with oil in the near future.
The process used has been carefully
followed. There are several stages and
care at each Is the secret of the sue
cess attained. The streets are first Of
all brought to a clean round grade. The
dirt is made fairly fine, a spading har-
row being used This implement very
much resembles gang of cutters with
deep notches cut from each cutting
circle. This grading does away with
chuckholes and makes the street as
even as possible before the oil is plac.
ed.
Sprinkling with water follows the
grading. On several blocks sprinkline
was omitted to see what the effect
would be- The best blocks laid are
those where the sprinkling was done
/. The oil was heated in its car tc
make it run easily and was then haul
. ed to the streets in sprinkling cart
| The cart is driven slowly over the
| street and the oil runs upon the sur
1 face. Then comes second treatment
with the harrow and then secont
coating of oil. Narrowing for thu
i third time mixes the oil well with tht
earth, but gives the street a very mast.
appearance.
4 Next comes the chief feature of thu
i process used by the contractors, Mes
i Sis. Doulton & Stevens of Summer
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
oTTuMwA BOY MARRIED.
Former South ottumwa Man Welded
In Illinois,

in Illinois.
Nevin e. Lyon, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. NJ. Lyon, 604a Bardell street, South
Ottumwa, was married July II in
Roodhouse, ILL.,, to Miss Florence
Thompson, of that place. The news
of the nuptials is contained in a copy
of the Roodhouse Record, which says:
Nevin e. Lyon of Peoria and Miss
Florence Thompson of Roodhouse were
married at the home Of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Todd of this city at 8
o'clock Thursday, July II, 1902. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. w.
P. Clark pastor Of the Baptist church,
in the presence of number of rela-
tives and friends. The bride is mem.
Der of one of the pioneer families of
this community, daughter of the late
George w. Thompson, one of the first
settlers Of Roodhouse, and resided
here all of her life, where she is high
ly respected and known to be a very
worthy young woman. The groom is a
man of fine appearance and is said to
be an industrious energetic young man
of excellent character and habits. Aft,
er the ceremony congratulations were
extended, and refreshments served
The newly married couple left on the
o'clock train Thursday evening fol-
Peoria where a furnished house was
in waiting and where they will make
their future home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
SOCIALISTS MOVE
Will Place Candidate for Congress
in the Field.
HOLD A MEETING LAST EVENING
Decide to Select Choice for Congress
by "Initiative and Referendum" and
Petition-The Matter is placed in.
Ottumwa Mans Hands.

The socialists of Ottumwa are about
to take steps toward placing candi-
date in the field for congress in the
Sixth district The choice is to be
made by Initiative and referendum"
and petition. At meeting of the To-
cal branch of the socialists last even
hands of N. A. Baker, of this city, with
members. Mr.. Baker hands the Cou-
rier the following report of the meet
ing:
The socialist branch Local Ottum-
wa" met last evening at local Main
members were added to the list A
resolution was introduced and passed
requesting the nomination of can
didate for congress in the Sixth dis
trict as indicated above. DR.. N. A.
Baker, of this city, of the state central
committee, was commissioned to look
after the matter.
A committee to solicit funds for
campaign purposes was on motion ap
pointed by the chair as follows: Com.
rade Mum, chairman, and each COM
rade of the branch as associate mem
bers. Any of these comrades are
trustworthy and will properly report
all funds donated to the financial sec.
rotary, B. Gillette.
A permanent organization was eff
fected with j. NJ. and B. Gillette as
secretaries and L.JSmith as organizer
and agent to distribute literature.
The next meeting will be held next
Thursday evening at o'clock in the
rooms of B. Gillette on East Main
street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
BURGLARS AT sIGoURNEY.
Rifle House But Do Not Find Over
Ninety Dollars.

Sigourney, Aug. 2-The home of
Jacob Bertsch, Jr., was entered by
burglars on Thursday night. They
succeeded in getting away with about
$500. Mr.. Bertsch had over $40 in the
house, but fortunately for him and
unfortunately for the rifiers, they did
not ind it,
Mrs. Frona of Harper is visiting
w. j. jenkins and wife.
Prof. Bender gave an interesting
lecture to the normal students and a
number of citizens at the high school
auditorium last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Treaster of New Lon
| don are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Gu.
Treaster of Sigourney.
Miss Tressa Goodshell is visiting
| friends at Hedrick over Sunday.
| Miss Lenora Morris of Rock Islant
and Miss Leona Johnson Of Wha
Cheer. visited Miss Johnson and Miss
Goodshell yesterday.
Miss Maud Jacobs is SPEEDING few
days at her Hayesville home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

"The value of Lydia f.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was
called to my attention by an intimate
friend, whose life had simply been
torture with inflammation and ulcer
alton, and few bottles of your Com
pound cured her; she can hardly
believe it herself to-day, she enjoys
such blessed health. l took four
hotties of your Compound and consider
myself cured. i am once more in fine
health and spirits; my domestic and
official duties all seem easy now, for 1
feel so strong / Gun do three times
what I used to do. You have n host of
friends in Denver, and among the best
count, Yours very gratefully Mrs.
IDA L. RosER, 326 18th Ave, Denver,
Col. 5000 forfeit u above testimonial is not
genuine.
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to
get q bottle of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and, write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for special advice
it is free.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
MAY BE REMAINS OF BURNETT.
Missing Bridge Foreman Thought to
Have Died in Wichita, Kansas.

Des Moines, Aug. II. J. Barnett,
the missing foreman of the American
Bridge Co., who disappeared from the
city two weeks ago with some of the
company's money, is now thought may
have died in Kansas. Word has been
received here from the chief of police
at Wichita, Kansas, that he now has
the remains of man which he be-
lieves to be those of the missing fore
man. 1t is stated that he was taken
to Wichita few days ago from Tor
onto, Kansas, unconscious and with
an ugly wound in his head and that he
never sufficiently recovered conscious
ness to reveal his identity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
RUSH FOR PENSIONS
Veterans OF Spanish American War
File Many Applications.
THE COMMISSIONER IS AMAZED
Largest Lists Comes From the North
ern and Eastern Regiments-Few
Claims Filed from South and West
Volunteers and Regulars Compared.

Washington, July %. - Pension
Commissioner Ware was very much
astonished when the pension applica-
tons growing out of the Spanish
American war were submitted to him.
A comparative statement of the rec
ords of five regiments of volunteer
and five regiments of regulars which
were before Santiago shows that there
has been great industry on the part
of the pension attorneys. The follow.
ing table sets forth the number of APP
plications for pensions filed by mem
hers of the ten regiments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
THE ROCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS,
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets to
Points North. South, Southeast
and West.

Special summer excursion rates to
Denver Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City, Og-
den, Hot Springs and Deadwood, S.
D., commencing June 1, 1902. Limit
for return October 81, at very cheap
rates. Call on or write the under
signed for rates and dates of sale.
Biennial meeting, K. of P, San
Francisco. Cal, Aug. 1922, 1902. Date
of sale Aug. 2 to inclusive. Final
limit Sept. 80. Round trip rate $4S
For full and complete information
regarding stop overs, dates of sale
different routings, through sleeping
car service and reservations for
berths call on or address.
w. S. Parker,
Ticket Agent. Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
RLAkEsBURe's SICK.
Considerable Illness in That Place
This Week.

Blakesburg. Aug. 2.-(Courier's
Special Service)-There is consider
able sickness in Blakesburg this week
Among those who are i'll who reside
here are Mrs. Fowler, Will Tinsley,
Mrs. Stewart, Mrs, Charles zigler,
George Thode. Maude Parker, Homer
Snow, Fred Lobar and Clair Commons.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
Fire at ormanviIle.

Ormanville, Aug. 90 Courief's
Special Service) The summer Kitchen
and sheds owned by Martin Orman are
in ruins. They caught fire from some
unknown cause and burned to the
ground. The Ormanyille bucket bril-
gade saved the residence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
MRS. ida |. RosER
Grand-Niece of Ex-President
James X. Polk, Writes to
Mrs. Pinkham Saying:

/" DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM,: II have been
married for.nearly two years, and SO
far have not been blessed with a child.
/ have, however, suffered with COM
plication of female troubles and pain
full menstruation, until very recently.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
INTERNALLY INJURE-
James Curran Falls From T.
and is Seriously He

ana is seriously nv.
(From Fridays Daily.l
Yesterday afternoon JaH'f7 n
who drives an ice wagon &C.
er, ]. B. Curran. while trying ~
on North Marion street, cranipSG 4,
wagon, which overturned, thro
him with much force to the groaal.
AS he fell a cake of ice slid from the
wagon and dropped upon him. pinning
him to the ground. DR., j. F. Herrick
was called and found that the young
man had sustained severe internal in
juries which may prove serious.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
Health at Small Cost.

A few doses of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills will cleanse, tone. and invigorate
the whole system. Try them. Only
25c. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

Perhaps the longevity of the an
tents was due to the fact that they
mad no cookbooks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
IOWA BANKS PROSPER.
Tendency Is to Borrow Larsely-Loan'
Easily Made.

The statement of. the condition of |
state and savings banks in Iowa
has been issued from the Office of
Auditor of State Merriam. The report
shows highly prosperous condition
of the banks of the state. While the
amount of deposits is not as large as
it was at the close of business April
5, 1902, the date of the last preceding
bank call, there has been an enormous
increase in the sum of the bills re-
ceivable, showing a tendency to Dor
row largely and little difficulty on the
part of the banks in making loans.
Since April the decrease in depos-
its has amounted to 81, 423 ,913.45. The
increase in bills receivable has been
in the same period 81 ,226,94 There
has also been decrease Of about
half million in cash and cash items
and of over two millions in credits
subject to sight draft.
The following is the consolidated
statement Of the assets and liabilities
of both state and savings banks:
Assets
Bills receivable $685. S1 ,S06.91
Gold coin .......... 1,422 ,273.30
Silver coin ........... 1868
| Legal tender, national
bank notes, etc. $50. 3,475,613.3S
Credits subject to sight
draft $3.50. ........ 23,So5,9 24.52
| Overdrafts -. ...... 1,7SS,0S1.72
Real and personal prop
erty ......... 4,19o,631.O5
/
Total assets ....... $3.50, I'll, 1861. II
Liabilities ,s-.za s u
Capital stock .........s 90, 2O3, 10000
Due depositors ....,... 1873, 500, 46442
Due banks and others. 341, 1886
| Undivided profits ...... S,162, 45400
| Surplus 80. .......... 1911 ,609.73
1 Total assets $3.50, I'll ,667.H
The foregoing statement made at
the close of business June IS, 1902,
shows the following changes in the
condition Of the banks as compared
with their statements at the close of
business April S, 1902:
Assets
Bills receivable, increase. 81 ,22G, 943.21
Cash and cash items. de-
crease ...... 5Ob, Oo4.f
Credits subject to sight
draft, decrease -. ;. 2,119,2O5.5O
Overdrafts, increase :. >. 35,23S.99
Real estate and personal
property, decrease -. 7,552.95
Total assets, decrease. 81, o,611.o2
Liabilities
! Capital stock, increases S2,5OO,oo'
Due depositors, decrease. 1,423.913.4t
Due banks and others. de-
crease 800. -. -. 516,305.S 81
Z Surplus, increase =. :. :. 42,37O.3'
TT 49, 4
Total liabilities, de-
crease ...9l,oi9,ol1
The following statement of state ant
savings banks since 1891, showing
punbor and amount of denOSitS a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are fast.
They are not affected by sunlight,
washing, or rubbing. Goods dyed
with them hold their colors until worn
out. Sold by druggists, 1Oc package.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

On the program of human events wo-
men are the consolation race.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

Some people swere born poor, some
achieve poverty and some thrust pow
erty upon other people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

The average mans intentions are
several laps ahead of his actions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05
Total liabilities, de-

crease ..Sl,di9,bli.UG
The following statement Of state and
savings banks since 1891, showing
number and amount of deposits, as
taken from the reports made to the
auditor of state from June 80 Of each
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-05

Total assets ........$160,711 ,667.71
The foregoing statement made at
the close of business June Is. 1902,
shows the following changes in the
condition of the banks as compared
with their statements at the close Of
business April S, 1902:
The colored American., 1902-08-09

Prof Nathaniel Guy was in the city
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Kicks are st
POmfret CenteE, Conn,
Mrs. Rosa spague is spending some
time at MOntclair, n. j.
Alphonso Arnett spent portion of
his vacation in Baltimore.
Mr.. David Messer's condition re-
mains practically unchanged.
A school for the development of col
ored printers is being projected.
Our far-sighted cOIored people con-
tinue to acquire good property here.
Miss Martena Bruce has gone to
Nassau, West Indies, TO visit sister.
Mrs. John P. Green and daughter
are at their home in Cleveland, Ohio.
Silas 8. Blount, formerly of the Re-
coNder's office, is operating grocery.
The building of low priced flats for
colOred tenants is happily on the in
crease.
Miss Bessie Z. Willis Is now in New
York Cky,, taking a special course il
hair dressing.
Miss Ella NJ. B oston showed decideL
proficiency in basketry at the Hampton
summer school.
Lieut.. Walter Pinchback has re-
sumed his duties in the office Of the
Recorder of Deeds.
Property in Anscostis and Hillsdsle
is selling cheap, and colored investors
are growing in number.
Mr.. Louis F. Chase and Miss Caro-
line e. Yates were married Wednes-
day evening of last week,
Editor Z. E, Cooper was In Rlch
mOnd, Va, last week looking after III
meeting OF the Business League.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Ban
kett, l4l4 Pierce Place northwest,
Friday, August l, tweIve-pound boy
Prof, Charles NJ. Thomas, instuctol
in biol gy in the NJ street high Shool,
has been visiting friends in B AlIimore
Miss Rebeccs Guy, who is spending
the summer at Arundel OE-the Bay
came up 10 the city 10 spend a SuA =
day.
Mrs. kite Trotter, Of Loui-vilIe,
KY, is III the city pleasure seeking
Sne is the guest of Dr.. SeatOu's 1amny
1913 L street.
Miss Lille Hill, a popular youpg
teacher OF the Indianapolis cchools
Will be the guest of Mis-. J. T.. Roper,
of Jersey City.
In the District OF Coumbia real estate
is frequently tranferred with une strict
stipulation that the pro perry shall new
er be acquired by Negro,
MIR, w. II. Wright OF the Govern
ment Printing Ofice, has been con
tined 10 his bed for the past two mon hs
suffering from rhumagIsm.
Miss Mamie L. Brown. a teacher il
the public schools of indianapolis
Ind, spent a few days in the city. el
route from Hampton Institute.
Next season the American Leagu,
bsII club will hold forth 81 the o.c
park on 9TH street, above FIJrIos ay.
ma q mora aCres-ih4a iOf ara,