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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
GRIM REAPER
An Unusual Number Of Deaths
Reported From CITY and
rby Sections.
MRS. MARY SNYDER.


One of the Oldest inhabitants of
Stark county, Mrs. Mary Snyder, Of
Malvern, died at her home Sunday at
the age of SO years. Death came from
the inflrmities of old age. The de-
ceased was well known in Canton
whore two children Miss Margaret
Snyder, 533 South Market street, and
Paul G. Snyder, 131 Earl street, and
number of relatives reside
Mrs. Snyder was the widow of Henry
Snyder. ex-postmaster at Malvern. A
native of Belgium, she came to Ameri-
ca while child and until her marriage
which occurred at an early age, she
resided in Philadelphia. From that
city she removed to Malvern, where
she has since lived.
Deceased was the mother of thirteen
children, nine of whom survive. She
was prominent member of the Lu-
theran church of Malvern. at which
the funeral services will be held Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
View of Lynchiuas.

The record of this year proves that
lynching is by no means confined to
the south. We. are obliged to confess
that the evil is national evil, the
most sinister in its possible conse-
quences that has confronted the nation
since the civil war Does it mean
that the people, the ultimate source of
authority among us, demand change
IN our judicial procedure by which the
execution of justice shall be rendered
swift and more certain? This is the
view taken by many of our judges.
Are we then to admit that public opin-
ion has a right to express itself by
murder?-New York Commercial 40.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
Hinton was miner living

his hip. Hinton was miner living
near 'Osnaburgr and was recently
committed to the county hospital. The
deceased was a native of Germany.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning at o'clock from st. Mary's
church, and interment will take place
at st. Peters Catholic cemetery. The
deceased is brother of Andrew Hin
ton, of Allen street, this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
NuuM1 n IN NJL< 100 SOUTH SQUARE
DIll\ E'NfAlVEAS TUSCARAWAS STREET.
property has been ordered.

property has been ordered.
In the assignment of Jacob w. Foltz
Of Massillon, the first account has been
filed.
In the guardianship Of Marville Mot
finger of Canton, the first partial ac-
count has been filed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of Andrew Yoder of
Canton, the widow elects to take un-
der the will.
In the assignment of John Cow &
Co. of Massillon, sale of personal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
MRS. CLARA MEYER.

Mrs. Clara Meyer, daughter Of Mrs.
Abram Eitneier of 1856 East Seventh
street, died very suddenly about $3.50
Sunday morning in the st. Alexis hos
pital in Cleveland of Inflammation Of
the bowels Mrs. Meyer, who former
ly resided in this city with Mrs. Chas.
Gonder of East Fouth street., went to
Cley Gland several months ago where
she was employed as a dressmaker.
About three days ago she was taken
down sick and removed to the hos
pital where her demise occurred. In
addition to her mother there are two
children surviving, Babe Meyer. of
Canton and Ralph Meyer of Mime
apolis. She leaves two brothers Harry
and Fred Kaemper, three sisters, EN-
ma, Minnie and Josephine Kaemper
and several half brothers and sisters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-27
PETER HINTON.

PETER HINTON.
Peter Hinton. aged 45, died Satur-
day at the county infirmary from blood
poisoning, caused by an abcess upon
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
RAILROAD TIME CARD
BIsMARCK, ,WASHBURN & GREAT FALL
RAILWAY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
sberiff ... 80. OLE GRADIN
Treo snrer +. IRWIN ROOF
Ard,+or O. b. WING
c,,o,,, of court Peter A. Schmidt
ct,+o, A++ornnv j. r. McCu!])ch
County Judge ............... H. a. LIN" "
supcrintcndent of Schools 49,. Henry OLSON
Register of Deeds. ........ HANS NiGAAhp
Physician ..........-...... Dt' hi'-'o
County commissioners-N w. SolcnberGer.
Frank Putz and SIMON JAHk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
ONepNAaf@ af@s&6ee&(>s1eGA

The superintendent Of public in
struction is petitioned by the Net
tie Greek settlement to have the
Russian Jews removed from the
school section adjoining Painted
Woods Lake. A colony of some
30 or 40 families had squatted on
the school section and were making
themselves Objectionable to the
settlers Of the neighborhood. 4
village of adobe houses We're built,
and the place was known as New
Jerusalem. They finally dispersed,
locating on farms north Of Wilton,
but after trying five years at farm
ing, they moved out one by one
and now not u single family re-
mains in this county.
Bachelors We're in those days, as
now, numerous. and the following
complimentary notice was given
them:-"Dakota is empllatically-
we were about to say the paradise
Of the bachelors: but that is am
absurdity on the tace of it. A par
adise of this cless Of humanity is
the kind that every member is
rather more than willing to lose.
But bachelors are here in force
They are not here alone for fun
nor for the benefit Of their health.
They are Of the pushing, driving,
fearless class whose energy lays
the foundation Of great states
But does anyone suppose that they
came to the prairies to remain
alone? Not that anyone knows Of
They have come to prepare for the
building up Of happy homes, when
they have brought the wilds under
suhjection. They are not the reck,
less, rowing sort, whose only aim is
to get away from the refinement
and restraint. However uncouth
the pioneer may appear today, he
is at heart far too earnest and true
and tender to remain longer in lon
illness than necessity compels. Da-
kota wants more women, young
women especially.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
The Value of Creameries.

: Some idea can be realized Of the
benefits to community of the es-
tablishment of creameries by ref
erence to the experience of the
people Of Ashley. Before the es-
tabliShment of the creamery here
last May, the average weekly ship
ment of butter was 1000 pounds in
round numbers. Since the advent
of the creamery this AMOUNT has
been increased to 10000. \
Nor is this all. Under former
conditions the price realized ran
from six to eighteen cents for the
butter. while now patrons of the
creamery get the latter figure for
the butter fat in their cream, and
are saved the work and expense of
making the butter. The item of
ABOUT Pl,JVO increased weekly caSl
assets III a small community means
not a greater volume Of trade
among local merchants. but a
greater degree of prosperity among
the farming community. Tho
foundation wall for a creamery
building 24x62 feet has been COM
plcted al WTishelz, and it is hoped
to have the building finished and
equipped by October lst. Stuff
cient patronage has been vouched
by the farmers Of the surrounding
country to insure the enterprise OF
a successful run throughout tho
coming winter Harvey Herald,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
Wants Court To Pass.

Not being a lawyer, we do not
know, but it would seem that the
the state constitution could be SO
fixed that the state supreme court
should pass on the constitutional
ity Of all bills presented to the leg
islature before they were passed
and became laws. Certainly this
would be a big job and would re
quire more energetic action than
the usual deliberate movements of
that body would indicate, although
our court is one of the best in ex-
istence, but think Of the good that
would be accomplished and Of the
annoyance saved! The record of
the state since it's infancy is filled
with a lot of meaningless, senseless
and useless-because unconstitu-
tional-legislation. Probably as a
matter of fact, the constitution
should be revised. North Dakota
has outgrown the infantile consti-
tuition given it at it's birth. It was
good enough fifteen years ago
but not today. A new constitution
could be adopted which would sim
plify many, and do away with more
Of our present ws.-The Walhalla
Mountaineer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26

The adoption Of the "Star Span
gled Banner" as the national air is
likely to prove generally satisfac-
tory. There is no more beautiful
tribute to the flag in the language
than this sweet song written by
Francis Scott Key. Its beautiful
air and soul inspiring words are
potent to stir to it's deepest depths
the heart Of any man who loves his
country and his country's flag.
Written at time when the safety of
the flag was questioned, and grave
doubts were expressed, the song
which has immortalized the name
of Francis Scott Key has the true
ring Of ardent and pure patriotism.
-Bottineau Courant.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
OF Interest to Merchants.

A correspondent at Irvington.
Ill, writing to one Of our exchanges
gives some very pointed facts about
mail order houses ana how to les
sen their trade, and how some mer-
chants hold their customers.
This ii: is what he SAYS
eff our home merchants would
advertise their goods properly the
large supply houses would find
their trade falling off in the coun-
try districts.
:s'The big department stores adj
vertise and give prices on every
article, while the home merchant, if
he advertises at all, seldom quotes
prices.
eve like to read in our home pa
pers the price for which we can
buy goods from our home dealer,
together with the description of
the goods, SO that we may know
what we can purchase from our
home stores.
''The home merchant, nine times
out Of ten, sells his goods as cheap
as the same grade Of goods are sold
by any of the big supply houses,
but their customers don't know it..
ga merchant must not think that
even his best customers are so fa-
miliar with his goods and prices
that he knows all about it without
being informed.
eve can buy as cheap at home
as we can anywhere, and it is the
merchants duty to educate his GUS
toners to that belief:
Printers ink is the great busi-
ness educator.
can average Of about $500 per
month is sent away from Irvington
to mail order houses in distant
cities for supplies, the greater part
of which could be bought at home
as cheap"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26

Devils Lake is to have an ice rink
the coming winter, says the Inter
Ocean. That will certainly ruin
the morals of the town entirely.
There are too many there already
who 90 skating C in the good old
summer time and an ice rink ad-
ded for the rest will make the whole
town "skate."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26

b. L. McCune erects a substan-
tial dwelling and barn on his farm
Sec. 10, 1851. These were the
first frame buildings 10 adorn a
Mclean county farm.
Alfred Sheldon broke 10 acres on
his claim two miles north Of town,
and reports a good crop Of corn
and potatoes. His brother, John
Sheldon, also had 40 acres broken.
The f,heldons are still here and
well. pleased with the country,
Considerable satisfaction is ex-
pressed over the opening OF tele
graphic communication with the
outside world, which is accom-
plished by building a line north
from town to connect with the old
government line mile out.
The Bismarck Tribune says the
new town Of Hancock. Mclean
county has been plated and will
compete with Washburn for county
seat honors. Now where is Han
cock? Here is an opportunity for
some ambitious newspaper man to
make a. record for himself by es-
tablishing a newspaper and revlv-
ing old Hancock.
A correspondent Of the Mandan
Pioneer said that a hotel will soon
be erected at Victoria (now Coal
Harbor) that town having passed
through all the different stages of
whooping cough, measles, Group
and Influenza, and has put off it's
swaddling clothes and put on boots
and breeches in real earnest.
Washburn was supplied with
coal from Coal Lake, IL miles north
and much satisfaction was ex-
pressed at the quality. Now that
the railroad has been extended to
this point, another year will see
mines opened up at this point on
an extensive sea le, and the dream
of it's original promoters Of twenty
years ago will have been fully re-
allied.
Charles w. Thompson, of Bis
marck, is awarded the contract for
the building Of the main capitol
building for $4,000. He COM
pleted the capitol building and
built one of the finest private resi-
dences in Bismarck. That was the
end of his North Dakota career.
He lost money on this contract and
left the state poor man.
A bunch Of 800 cattle passed
through Washburn Ell route for
the upper Mouse river country.
All that country lying north of Tur-
tie Lake and west of Devils Lake,
was then the stock mems Mecca,
and the threshing machine and the
reaper were nowhere to be seen,
and all that country was then re-
garded as unfit for agricultural
purposes. Now there is complete
transformation, railroads running
north and west and many thousand
people earning a livelihood on the
farm.
A weekly y mail service was estab-
lished between Washburn and Viii
lard on the Mouse River. Willard
was a few miles up from the pres
ent site Of Velva, the distance be-
ing about so miles, and during the
hard winter of 'S4-'S5 much diff
Guilty was had in carrying the mail
over this route. At that time there
was not a single house between
Bartel's place on Turtle Lake and
the Winston ranch a few miles this
side Of Velva. During the winter
Of 1884,, the mail was carried by
Gardipee, a half breed, and for
time dogs were employed. On one
trip the dogs perished and Willard
was without mail for nearly two
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26

OF the amount appropriated by
Congress for irrigation, there is due
to North Dakota over 81, ,l25,OOO.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-09-26
A. j. HEDRIX.

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
General Practitioner in State and Federal
Courts, Registered Attorney before, U. s. Land
Office. Office with j. L. Hoagland, 6OG Main
street, Telephone 1885, Bismarck, N. ID.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
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,oOOOOOooOoo 100000,
Douds.

.
Douds, Oct. 19.-Henry Sadler who
is employed with the c., r. l. & p. rail-
road bridge carpenters spent Sunday
at home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bell and family
and l.. Hall of Eldon visited Mrs. Bells
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. McCrary,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Sigafoose of Ell
don, are visiting with Geo. Rambo and
other relatives in this vicinity
Mr. and Mrs. E. HI. Emery and Mr..
Brown and wife of Ottumwa, stopped
at this place short time Sunday,
while on a business trip on their au-
tomobiles.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
70. Q. Hedricll drank some blueing fluid
Thursday While playing in the kitch-
en-. DR.. w. G. Bassett of Leando was
Immediately called and administered
the proper remedy and it is thought
no harmful effects will result.
Attorney Ed Irish of Keosauaua was
at this place and Leando Friday on
legal business.
The Douds- -Leando Southwest ern
Telephone company, composed of lead
ing farmers and business men, has in
corporated. Their line runs southwest
from this place and Leando. The Of
1icers are c. R. Dyer, president: ]. o
Boyer vice president; James Wains-
colt. treasurer, and W. E. Russell, sec
retary.
James Mercer and A. L. Doud were
at Keosauqua Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
Siaourney.

Sigourney, Oct. 19.-The members of
the Shakespeare club and few in
vited guests We're entertained infor-
mally Saturday evening at the hospi-
table home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Ut
terback. A Characteristic good time
was enjoyed by this coterie of con-
genial spirits.
Miss Grace Hankins started this
morning for Mt. Pleasant. where she
will enter the Iowa Wesleyan univer-
sity.
Clarence Rentfro was an over Sun
day visitor at the parental home.
Miss Clara McWilliams of South
English is helping, County Superinten-
dent =. Miller in his office work until
after election.
Mrs. Margery Wyles of the Sun
Flower state, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. ID. Il. Stockman and other rela-
tives.
Mrs. Jennie Gibbons is recovering
from her recent illness.
Caroline Wickenkamp was called to
Council Bluffs on account of the dam
gerous illness of her sister.
M. A. Harrod took the south bound
train Saturday morning for Ottunlwa.
He will return this evening.
AT the first meeting of the season
of the Sigourney Woman's club Mes
danes F.. b. Rossiter and F. S. Yerger
We're elected as delegates ito the sixth
district convention to be saeld at Oska-
loosa, Nov. II.
Mrs. fl. +. Wckham of Iowa City
who has been visiting with Mrs. A. P.
Johnson, will returned to her home
Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. yeitch of South ottumwa
is making an extended visit with her
daughters, Mrs. B. G. Munteer and
Mrs. w. H. Robinson.
Mrs. Latter and daughter, Mrs. r !.
Peters, of Lebanon, Ind, and Mrs. Nate
Spencer of Oskaloosa, are guests at
the e. Loffer home.
III. H. Hankins, who is teaching
school at Riverside, spent Sunday at
his fathers home in Sigourney.
The Sigourney Ladies' Bachelor clul
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
FACTS FOR WAPELLo COUNTY
TAXPAYERS.

The fact that the democratic party
has substituted national questions for
state issues in the Iowa campaign this
fall has taken the attention OF the yot-
ers away from some topics in connec.
ton with county affairs that should re
ceiye careful consideration. Among the
questions that most closely affect the
taxpayers of Wapello county is the adj
ministration of affairs by the board of
supervisors. For several years past
the business of the county has been
conducted by republican board or at
least a board with a republican major
ity. Upon the record made during this
time republican candidates for member
of the board are ready at all times to go
before the voters to ask their support.
1t is thus that J. NJ. McElroy, republi-
can candidate for reelection as mem
Der of the board. goes before the vot-
ers, willing that by his record of the
past three years may be judged his fu-
ture course in directing the affairs of
the county.
Every person who is at all familiar
with the existing conditions in Wapel-
10 county recognizes the fact that dur
ing the past decade there has been a
big development of county interests. 1t
is also known that in this period there
has been an increase of about one-third
in the business transacted by the board
of supervisors. Inasmuch as the mem
bers of the board are paid according to
the number of days engaged with the
county business it is interesting to note
the fact that during the year 1901 Mr..
McElroy received from the county
$466.30 in remuneration for his time
taken in looking after the work of the
board, while the democratic member of.
the board in 1891 received for his SER
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
OBITUARY.
100000 oOOooooooc
Court Street


Mary Sullender was born in Virginia
Dec. %, 1916. Was married in In
diana in 1885 to Mahlon Thomas. In
1886 she Joined the Methodist Episco-
pal church of which she remained a
faithful member until her death. She
and her husband moved to Iowa and
lived for many years near Kirkville.
To them were born five children, two
sons and three daughters, j. WI Thorn
as and B. F. Thomas of near Kirk
Vile, and Mrs. Roam Spurlock of Os-
kaloosa, Kan, Mrs. B. A. Picken, Fort
Collins, Colo, and Mrs. B. H. Brown,
deceased.
Mrs. Thomas died at the home of
her son, j. w. Thomas, early in the
spring, and because the roads were al
most impossible on account of the
mud the funeral sermon was postpon-
ed until last Sunday, when it was
preached at the Kirkville M. E. church
by the pastor, Rev. d. r. Stiles from
the text John 1924.
Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
North EnoIish.

North English, Oct. 19-Mr. and Mrs.
Steffey of Marengo We're over Sunday
guests here at the B. B. Brown
home
Miss Josepha Greeley, who has been
living at Delta and is just recovering
from an attack of typhoid fever, arriv-
ed here SUNDAY morning and is at the
home of her grandmother, Mrs. Jacob
McCalla.
There was another freight train
wrecked about three miles east of
North English last Saturday after
noon Nine cars We're thrown from
the track but no one was hurt in the
accident.
Miss Ida o'Brien came down from
Deep River and spent Sunday with
home folks.
Mrs. Bess e. Graham returned to
her home at Montezuma Saturday af-
ter weeks stay with her parents at
this place.
Mrs. Lizzie Mccalla is visiting rela-
tiyes at Ottosen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
Cheapest Excursion of the Year.

Next Tuesday. any point OH Rock Island
system in Oklahoma, from Ottumwa SIS
round trip Excellent time to go to see
the country. We are going Can | you so
with us?
BY the way we have a 40 acre farm, nice
small improvements and can sell it to you
at 500 per acre. 1T is well located in Wa
pello county and is good land. Better buy.
Good mill to trade on land.
Want stock of merchandise on Il 200 acre
farm. well located.
Will pay cash for Ottumwa residence
worth from $500 to $1,000 IL located to
suit.
Want 10 or 20 acres near city to trade
for GO acre farm
LoWENRE ERe & CO.
Court Street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20

81
was entertained by Miss Addie Utter
back Saturday afternoon by taffy-
pulling.
Mrs. T. C. Cunningham of Washing
ton is making q visit with her many
friends and old acquaintances in Sig
Quincy the guest of Mrs. l.. A..
Frank.
Mrs. Morgan Jones of Richland vis-
tied last week with her sister, Mrs.
Ida Wheeler.
Fred Gordon of Cedar Rapids, spent
Sunday with friends in Sigourney.
John NJ. Jones, who at one time was
county recorder of this county, but
who now resides at Clay Center. Neb.,
spent Sunday in Sigourney. He has
been away a quarter of a century
j. f. Rigg, candidate for state SUI
perintendent of public instruction re-
turned SATURDAY. night from the North
eastern Iowa Teachers association
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
FoR SALE.

Eight room house, steam heat, good barn,
hne lot on West Fourth street, $2,70O.
Six room house. good cellar, small barn,
good lot, on West Fourth street, price
1900,
six room house, good lot, West Maple
avenue, $3.50.
Nine room house, furnace heat. fair barn,
good lot on Green street, $2,70O.
Seven room house, cellar, fair barn, good
lot, on Green street, $3.50
Double house, twelve rooms and cellar,
rents for $40 per month, S1,SOO.
Three vacant lots on West Maple avenue
near Court street, a bargain.
Five acres near city limits, improved,
and we'll set to fruit, VIII exchange for
city residence.
Two vacant lots in Des Moines to trade
for ottumwa property.
Forty acres joins city limits on North
Side, for sale at bargain.
JOHN H. sPRY,
q Office 1o1 North Court street,
ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
EIoris.

Floris, Oct. 19.-Mesdames II. L. and II.
NJ Stevens and sister, Mrs. Straw, of Chi
cago, We're shopping in ottumwa Friday.
Mrs. Walter Quigley and little daughter;
of Eldon, We're calling on Floris friends
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. H. Plank were called
to Pulaski Wednesday by the death of
Mrs. l. T. Plank.
Lowell Anderson spent Sunday with his
parents at Pulaski.
John Owens and Homer Plank were in
Eldon Friday evening.
Mrs. Carrie Wright. of Edon, is visiting
at the Mcclure home
Miss Fanny Roucb, who is teaching
school at Pulaski, came home Friday to
spend few days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
Reduced Rates to Twin cities.

The cheap round trip rates which
have been in effect via the Iowa Cen
trail Ry. during the summer months
will be continued daily during Octo-
Der and November. See agents for
particulars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-20
WANTED.

LIVE LAND AND IAINII-
grafton agent to sell my Colorado ranch
of 10000 acres in small tracts of 100
acres and mp. $3.50 to S4.50 per acre.
Liberal commission to right party. Write
A. n. Mitchem, 1877 n. SpaIding, Chica-
go. Illinois