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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

IFrom Tuesdays Dailv]
Frank Shane of Eldon was in the
city on business today.
Chris Meirolto, of Martinsburg,
brought car of hogs to Ottumwa yes
terday.
Mrs. M. J. Batchelder, of Agency,
was a caller in the city this morning
on her way to Eddyville on business.
Miss Nora Fuqua, who has been TAX
ing treatment at the Ottumwa hospital,
returned today to her home at Pleas
ant Plain.
Mrs. T. Brokaw returned to her home
at Batavia today after visit with her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Freiberg, North
Court street.
Mrs. J. N. Elliott returned to her
home at Eddyville today after a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. j. NJ Kussart,
1877 Albany street.
Mrs. J. M. Fleener of Hedrick ar
rived last evening to visit her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Ostrander, patient at
Ottumwa hospital.
Miss Clair Jones, 400 Hamilton
street, has resumed her school duties
as teacher at No. 6, Keokuk township,
after a short vacation.
George Schlageter of Chillicothe
visited yesterday with B. Huffman at
314 West Second street, before leav-
ing today for Ogden. Utah.
Miss Eunice johnson, who lives three
miles north of Ottumwa, went to Mt.
Pleasant this afternoon to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. o. V. Abrahamson.
J. J. White and family commenced
moving to Ottumwa Monday. Sorry to
see them leave, but success to them in
their new home.-Moravia Tribune.
Mrs. Jas. Clark returned to her home
at Hines today after visit at the
home of her husbands parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Clark, 1912 West Second
street.
Eight cars of farm machinery We're
shipped from the Dain Manufacturing
Co.'s plant in this city today, to Oma-
ha, Kansas City, and other points in
Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Gates, of SGT
Rock Island train for Valley junction
home. Mr. Gates has secured a posi-
ton with the Rock Island road
Prof. A. F. Stolebarger, who for ten
years has been instructor in penman.
ship in the public schools of the city
has resigned this position and will
leave the city in the near future. His
resignation took effect last Friday and
Ottumwa will probably be without a
special writing teacher until next fall
Mrs. Hannah J. Curtis, an aged resi-
dent of this county, passed away at
o'clock this morning at the advanced
age of II years and II months Mrs
Curtis has been resident of this cit,
for forty-eight years and was vel
known by a large number of friends
who will deeply regret her death. Mrs
Curtis was left alone by the death o
her husband a few years ago and fo
a number of years lived by herself OF
Center avenue.
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six Foot Felt Window Shades &c.

fixtures complete. Boys shirt waists
15c, cheaper than you could sew on the
buttons" Garden hoes Csc, rakes 15c
and 25c, feltless collar pads 35c, buggy
whips 10c, mems work shirts 22c
Funk Bros, 637 West Second.
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Wanted, at once, to sell or trade
good mill for stock of groceries or
general stock or property, doing a
good business, which can be increas-
ed; reason for selling. Address at
once, F. B., Care Courier.
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Semi-Weekly Courier
CHANaINa ADDREss.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
Will please give the MATTE of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
Changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-03

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the east
est to use. With them there is no
muss or complicated process. Boiling
the goods for half an hour is allthere
is 70 it. They are simple, safe, sure.
Sold by druggists, 10c. package.
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Rev, Jonathan Lee, of Henry county,
recently performed his 507th wedding
ceremony. His first ceremony was
performed in 1857, when he was IL
years old.
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Read the Hub advertisement OF
page this paper.
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SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
[From Wednesdays Daily,1
Prescriptions filled at Mynard's.

[From Wednesdays Daily.1
Prescriptions filled at Mynard's.
Mrs. j. L. Robertson is very i'll at
her home on Sheridan avenue.
Palmer Pinder, 1O2 North Ward
street, has gone to Kansas City where
he has accepted position.
Simon Collingwood and family, PIG
North Moore street, are expecting to
go to Seymour to make that place their
future home.
Porter Wagner, 213 North Davis
street, has gone to Charlton where he
has accepted a position as cashier in
the Burlington office.
Walter Peck, 100 North Ransom
street, will leave soon for Brainerd,
Minnesota, where he has secured po-
|sition in the machine shops at that
place.
Our Easter trade was fine, our prices
are good, up-to-date dress shoes are ap.
preciated. They are making a rush
for our odds and ends at any old price.
We are ahead. That's Church's South
Side Shoe Store.
From Thursdays Daily.l
Miss Leona Baldridge is quite ill at
her home, 704 Wabash avenue.
Little Mabel Mitchell, 102 South Da-
Wis street, is suffering from an attack
of the measles.
Mrs. Anna Buckner apd two chill
dren, 1241s North Davis street, went
to West Union. ILL.,, today to make
their home at that place.
John Myers and family, who reside
near Drakeville, spent yesterday at the
home of Mrs Myers sister. Mrs. Louis
Steinhoff, 102 North Moore street.
Concerning the marriage of Pearl
E. Veitch son of Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam Veitch, of Chester avenue, whose
marriage occurred Sunday, to Miss
Emma E. Allen of Oklahoma City,
Okla, at the home of the groom's par:
ents. the What Cheer Patriot says:
Mr.. Veitch lately accepted position
in Baines Bros store where he has
made many friends by his unfailing
good nature and obliging disposition
He is a former Sigourney boy and 6
brother of Mrs. w. H. Richardson and
Mrs. Bruce Minteer, both of Sigoul.
ney. We are unacqualnted with his
bride but feel assured she will re
ceive a cordial welcome from What
Cheer people. The Patriot extends
cordial congratulations"
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[From Wednesdays Daily.l
Mrs. VIM. Lock, of Hedrick, was in
the city shopping yesterday.
Miss Dottie Miller, of Agency, was
in the city shopping yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Surbuer, of Ag-
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Mrs. Norris represented noble
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

mine is in the west-he was . daring fellow, but brave one.'
 Then he is fitted for the west. Such, men are its pride-if they have the right ways" He added the afterthought and noticed that she started and studied him keenly, as if to be certain that he meant nothing of direct application. '"There is more than one kind of bravery" he went, on, more to keep up the conversation than because the thought was original.
 She did not answer, and the stage hur- ried on through the gathering darkness, Once there was a coyote yell in the dis, tance, and Carlin felt glow of satis-. faction as the graceful form beside him leaned closer to his ulster, as. if for pro- tection. ..t
 Suddenly, as they went rattling down a. slope, the horses on the canter, the dead sunhowers standing on either side of the ecad like sentinels, there was shot fired and cry of "Halt!" They halted.
 Then happened what usually happens when a masked group assaults the stage, srd in short time the five passengers and the driver were standing in lone some row in the struggling moonlight.
 Hands up!" and their arms were ex- tended toward the stars. Miss Macon, even in her terror, noticed that the con Gtellation of Orion was nearly overhead. And then the chief of the robbers came to her side.
 .Quiclz, ma 'anl, what have you got 2"
 Something in the tone aroused her and she looked anxiously into the half-masked face of the handsome frontiersman who sen. tAEard her. in New England men
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
9ecreTs of Trces.

Nobody seems to know what cause it is which produces those delicate and beautiful lines in maple, known as birds eye. Some people think that they come from the hundreds of little branches which shoot out all over the trunk of the tree as soon as clearing is made around it. Expert timbermen say that is not the case. The only way to tell bird's-eye maple is to cut it.. There are no outward signs by which one can judge. The Railroad Gazette tells story of the late George M. Pull man. Many years ago he was offered mahogany log for $3,ooO, to be cut into veneers. It was supposed to be very fine piece of wood, but this could only be determined by cutting it. He declined the offer, but agreed to take the log cut into vcneers for what it was worth. The owner had it sawed and was paid $7.00O for his veneers. Anyone who can discover the secret of determining the interior na- ture of wood from the outside will have fortune.-Popular Mechanics.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

certainly smell something burning. | wonder if it can be my cake in the oven, I had almost forgotten 1t, with all these other things on my mind."
 ''There comes Josiah now!" she cried ten minutes later, as she heard the door of the sitting room open. "I'll stay out here and see what he does. Well, surely he must be pleased with the decorations and the fire in the stove. It sounds as if he was doing jig all over the room-and him protesting Christian, tool"
 Five minutes later later she opened the sitting room door and stood transfxed on the threshold. "Why, Josiah Slickerby, what on earth is the matter?" she and your beard is all Singed, and what is that awful smell in here, and w-what is that you have in your hand?'
 Its your new set of furs, that's what it is" retorted Josiah, grimly, "a good set of furs that cost a lot of money, too, and looking like cat that had been sitting on a can of firecrackers when they went off"
 ,''But how on earth could"
 '1 had hid lem in the stove, that's how! you said you'd never make another fire in it now we've got furnace, and I hid 'em in it, so'saI could surprise you for Christ mas!" sz't. +t.r-
 Well, goodness knows, you have sur prised me!' -.,r --..s-
 t.Yes, and when Iacame into this room it was all full of smoke, and flames were bursting out of the stove door, it was so full, and if hadn't kept my presence of mind and hunted out that old thing to smother the flames with, the whole place might have been burned" And he held up the afghan, which was scarcely in bet ter condition than the furs!
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

fringe of black curled IfrEIe-wncCner TIT fun or contempt none could tell.
 Merry Christmas! am Santa Claus!" He bowed again, stepped back, bent his eyes on Miss Macon-and the strangers had departed
 The passengers, looking down at their watches, read the time-it was past mid night Christmas morning
 The stage reached the end of it's jour ney six hours late. Before 1t arrived Car lin had asked permission to call on Miss Macon and discuss the strange events of the ride. T am not used to receiving gifts at that time of night" said he
 Though Carlin called and they talked over the nights happenings, she did not explain. There was newspaper story of a crazy stage robber who gave back all he stole (you may have read it) and she did not correct that-not even when, a year later, Carlin made her lis bride and claimed that he had received two Christ mas presents from the chief.
 Years afterward they visited New Eng land, the guests of their brother-in-law, the mayor of Danvers. '.Do you know,'' remarked Carlif, to his wife, Frank has a fine mouth-it reminds me of some one l have seen somewhere"
 She did not reply.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

mind to make a fire in the stove just to
 please him; be kept asking for it so long though, come to think of 1t, he hasn't mentioned 1t lately, though I always told .him it only made dirt for me to clean [ lup and the furnace heated the whole place anyhow. He said his mother used
 Ito have nice fire in the stove when they came in evenings. Of course, she did; his mother never saw furnace in her life, land wouldn't have known it from tele- phone if she had" She paused, with her hands on her hips to admire the re lsult of her labors. Yes, I guess I will light fire in that stove, anyhow, it will serve as text for more remarks about the icold and a few more hints as to how I do need new set of furs this Christmas. Josiah is good man, but he is as close tWhen 1t comes to a question of money as Ia potato is to it's skin'
 She was bustling about as she talked, making her preparations to light fire in Ethe brilliantly polished stove. There, declare" she cried, as she opened the door, If Josiah hasn't got this stove all filled up with papers and trash, after all my talking; it does. seem as if you can't lteach a man to be careful about house Iany more than you can teach hen to play checkers! Never mind, I'll just lay Imy kindlings on top of the trash and not sgcold-Christmas is not the time for scold- ling, anyhow-though when you've got to Hive with man it's best to take every lopportunity to teach him whats right" l As the fire began to crackle cheerfully, she left 1t and went over to the old-fash- iiened cupboard in the corner, reached carefully to the top shelf and took down a bundle.
 ssI'll just take last peep at Josiah's present. she said. sI tell you, there was Ia lot of work in the knitting of that af- Ighan, and if he doesn't give me those furs he'll feel a good deal ashamed every time ne puts It oyer his knees in the buggy this winter-and the furs are not in the house, know that, for I've been over every square inch of it in hopes I'd find he'd hidden ,em somewhere" She had unfolded wonderful combination of col DTS in wool which would have made Jo- ,eph's coat somber garment by compari- <an- and looked at it with great admira- k:1-- Thea she carefully replaced 1t. T 6or't knew ss sss just necessary to keen H a~ay up there~-hs wouldn't se5 1E ii <z zu<.a zzez= =zzz5zz Re ~ee=s=s. Gear n@z. [
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
By CHARLES MoREAU LARGER
THAT about getting through tonight, driver?"

Q OW A THAT about getting through
 NN ssIt's all right, guess
 Drifting some on the Lit. tie Cimarron, but that won't do much damage.'
 Its 30 miles,
 Well, that ain't much. This team s ma am m?'
 The anxious traveller returned to the fire in the uninviting office of the Mid Continental hotel She was, brown haired, cheery-faced, and evidently ac- customed to looking out for herself. She vas bound for the Indian school at the other end of the stage hne-a posItlon awaited her
 All aboard!o called the driver, and the passengers hurried into the three Seated carryall that served for stage. The woman sat beside John Carin, the owner of Circle Bar ranche. He tucked the robes around her and remarked: Mighty poor day for a pleasure ride.''
 Slightly, remarked his seat-mate, smiling, eand you know what day it is ?" Yes, and we are likely to run over into Christmas, for the roads may keep us out until after midnight, ma'aln."
 Call me Miss Macon-I'm the new in- structor.''
 Better be prepared for whatever hap pens, Miss Macon; this is tough stretch of country across the territory"
 Are the Indians bad?" Her eyes grew big and wondering.
 Whites are blamed sight worse than redskins. We can handle Indians"
 But some good men go west-very good men!" The eyes grew softer as she recalled a memory of the days back east. Yes; but, blame 'em, they don't stay so.''
 The eyes flashed and she looked out over the broad prairie, stretching away in patches of brown and white to the far horizon. Nor did she renew the conversa- ton, and the handsome ranchman " sorry.
 The day wore on. They stopped at cabin for lunch.' They climbed long slopes and toiled through sandy wastes where in springtime would be rushing rivers. They rattled down the declivi- ties of ravines and more than once the weary horses were stalled in the drifts that had been heaped among the dead sunfowers and ragweeds in the draws It was tiresome, cheerless journey, and the five passengers kept mostly their own inn pressions of it's discomforts
 In the late afternoon Miss Macon broke the silence, taking up the thread of the mornings discussion: "An old friend of
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
A Whole Dinner
 zvtd Mashed Potatoes
By JESSIE LLEwELLYN.

TAHE holiday rush kept us late, and
 although thoroughly tired in mind u and body I felt no relief upon be-
 ing free to leave the crowded store, and return to my cheap boarding house. Slowly I made my way among chattering clerks, comfortable matrons and fashion able young women to the rear exit. I was horribly conscious of my. frayed jacket, and the lean leather chatelaine at my side. ttChristmas!" I smiled bitterly.
 Serves you right for not staying mar ried," could hear the last harsh words of my maiden aunt as I left the sleepy village to seek independence and self-re- spect.
 "Other women?" rang the voice, "well, men will be men; he makes good living for you, don't he?"
 heard the key turn in the great store door, but still I remained on the step, staring out at the lights tearfully reflect
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
mnrders rncreaalnr-

The number of brutal murders that have occurred in the neighborhood of New York city in the last year is ap- pa1ling. According to a statement is- sued at the coroner's office in the borough of Manhattan, the number Investigated by that office from Jan uary to October, 1901, was 52; for the same period of the present year the number was 80. From July to Oc- tober the number this year was 40 as against 21 for the same time last year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
A si,niaar Experience.

Feeder Hooking ID from his newspaper) Great Scott! Here is yarn about a man who spent night in a pit with Ia Bengal tiger. Just imagine how he must lave suffered! Y I@ #
 Hennypeck-I can easily do that-iI know all about it. For two weeks before the holidays was obliged to face the uni ted demands of my wife and seven grown daughters for Christmas money Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Liauid FueI.

Apropos of Lord Kevlin's assertion that in 400 years the coal of the world will be used up, M. Cartleux, chief en- gineer of the Northern railway of France, says that in ten years, between petroleum and alcohol, coal mining will not pay.-Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Iron ore DiscovereiI.

BARABOo, Wis, Dec. 23.-Great de posits of iron ore have been found at North Freedom, eight miIea. e-c;s: e:'c;.: this city. It is said by experts that the iron fields are of enormous extent, that the quality is equal to that of any iron found in either of the three great dis tricts of the lake country and that it can be taken out at small cost. t#
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Last Request.

Tom-But you may change your mind.
 Bess-Never!
 And you can only be sister to me?
 That's a1I.''
 Thanks. Now kiss me good-by as my other sister always does Chi icago Daily NeH4
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
The Height of DeIicacy.

Clara Mabel is so thoughtful about her Christmas presents.
 Belle-In what way, dear?
 fClara-Always leaves the price tag on so as to save me trip down town to find out.-Brooklyn Life
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
A sipbt for thc f,od.

The girl you'd give the world to win. To show you how she holes you dear, Now fondly ties beneath your chin
 A necktie you can never wear. IN. r. World
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Great Expe.cta lions.

The Minister-Well, Willie, what do you expect Santa Claus is going to bring you this year? s" e...,.t 5e Willie-Oh, a lot of things that ma needs around the house.-Chicago Times Herald .s- . e.,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
couadn,t Give Herself Away.

Charley Easyman-Well, Willie, your sister has given herself to me for a Christi man present. What do you think of that?
 Willie-Huh! That's what she done for MT. Brown last Christmas, and he gave her back to herself before Easter.-N. Y.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
His SaIu f1aiffnn.

She ne'er will speak to him, This stupid youth so bland @S' She stood beneath the mistletoe,
 He merely shook her hand. Washington Star. sas
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
 4 Christmas Comedy o,f Errors By ELISA ARMSTRONG BENGoUGH.

tGOnnHERE, now, we are all ready
 for Christmas said Mrs.
 u Slickerby, as she climbed stiff
 ly down from the chair on which she had been standing to deck the chandelier with holly. "How surprised Josiah will be when he comes in, cold and tired, to find the place looking so like holiday times. I declare, I have good
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

That a Telephone in. Your Office or Residence Costs but $z5.oo d Year With Quarterly Pays, ments, N
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-02-18
SHE HAS A FORTUNE.
Good Luck Of Plueky Woman in
Klondike Region.

Toledo, Ohio. Feb. l7.--Mrs. Charles
Purdy has returned TO Toledo from the
Klondike with a fortune. During her
four years residence in the klondike
besides keeping boarding house and
hotel. she bought and sold claims ag-
gregating millions of dollars. and when
she finally picked up stakes and came
away 1t was with over $l.OOOrO00 in
gold dust.
Mrs Purdy and her husband started
West nearly 10 years ago. 1t is said
that at Vancouver they disagreed about
going farther. the husband returning
to Tacoma. wher he is now said to be
a motorman for Il street car company.
Mrs Purdy went on 10 Alaska and
from all accounts prospered.
BESIDES looking after her business in
terests. she ran n hospital. where hum
dreds OF destitute miners We're entered
free of cost one of her first lucky
strikes was third interest in a claim
which she bought for few hundred
dollars and when she sold out eight
months later her net profit was $780,
900. She still has large interests in
the Klondike and holds 4 partnership
interest in half n dozen well paying
mines.