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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-05

Pleasant Gathering at His Home on Wednesday-serena by Grand Ave. for Years-Marriage of EVaIine A. Jacobs and Framk F. Butler.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
sale at his residence. two and one-half
miles southeast of Fremont on, Satur-
day, October 3, 1908, commencing at
10 o'clock a. M, sharp, the following
described personal property, to wit: IL
head of horses, among which are 8
standard bred horses, 5 of the mares
being sired by Red Baron. Also match
ed pair of red roam mares, four ana
five years old. both sired by Red Ba-
ron, dam by Onslaught. Two standard
bred trotting stations. Ten List, bay
horse, foaled in 1898 by Red Baron
10000; dam Miriam c., by Shadeland
Onward SOLO; grandam Jenny c., by
Onslaught, S,T44. Bred by Geo. q.
Cowan, Ottumwa. Iowa and passed to
G. w. Helm, Fremont. Iowa. Ten List
37,3S7 by Red Baron, 10, ,909, he by Ba-
ron Wilkes 4,75S, out of Lady Wilkes;
dam Miriam c.. by Shadeland Onward
COLO out of Jenney c. Also a two
year old stallion by Entertainer, he by
Baron Wilkes 4,75S out of Lady
Wilkes; dam Miriam c., by Shadeland
Onward 6,010 out of Jenney G. so two
year old steers and / Polled Angus bull
two years old. Sixty'head of hogs; one
corn binder, ! mower and lot OF
smaller stuff too numerous to men
ton. G. w. Helm,
w. Fl. Cooper. Auctioneer
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

formed a canopy overhead, and at 4 o'clock
sharp, Rev. r. C. Mcfarland led the bril-
dal party from the library to the bower.
The attendants were Mr.. Shillings, of Avo-
ca, and the groom's sister, Miss Diedrich,
Miss Margaret Hughes and little Miss Mar
garet Billau, of Cedar Rapids, as flower
girl The bride wore silk null made over
silk, and carried white astors. After con-
gratulations a supper of two courses was
served. Four cousins of the bride, John,
Ralph, Ed. and Roy Evans, assisted in
the serving. The presents We're numerous
and beautiful, and engaged the attention
of the guests after supper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Diedrich left at s o'clock for Chicago for
weeks visit with friends. The past year
the bride taught music in the Avoca
schools where she met Mr.. Diedrich. She
formerly lived In this little city where
she has many friends who wish her sue
cess and happiness. She is the daughter
of John Hughes, representative. Mr.. Died
rich is successful business man of Avoca,
where the young couple will make their
future home. About thirty guests were
present The out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. D. NJ. Rowland, Mrs. E. D.
Brown and Miss Faith Rowland, of Maren-
go; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.F Y. Billau and little
daughter Margaret, andrMr. and Mrs. John
Fletcher, OF Cedar Rapids, and Mr.. Shil
ling and Miss Diedrich, of Ayoca,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
TO HOLD THE PICNIC.
WAPELLo COUNTY PIONEERS
TO MAKE THIRD ATTEMPT
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2.
Annual Reunion and Picnic of Old Set.
tiers and Soldiers Association at
FuIlen's Grove in Aeency-Program
As Formerly Announced.

The annual reunion and picnic of
the Old Settlers and Old Soldiers asso-
citation Of Wapello county is now slat-
ed to be held on Friday, October 2, at
Fullen's grove in Agency. The an
nouncement that third attempt to
hold this much delayed reunion and
picnic was made this morning after a
conference between number of the
members of the association residing
in Ottumwa and in Agency.
The program and all arrangements
as previously announced will be car
ried out except that there will be no
special train to Agency from Ottumwa.
Those desiring to attend from Ottum-
wa and who do not care to drive can
go on the regular passenger at 1880
o'clock in the morning and return on
the accommodation freight or the Ft.
Madison passenger which reaches OF
tumwa at s p. m.
The date for this reunion was orig
inally announced for Thursday, Aug.
27, but rain interfered and Tuesday,
September 15, was announced as the
date for second attempt Rain again
interferred and it was stated that all
efforts to hold the reunion for this
year would be given up. The people
of Agency, who were to be the hosts
upon the occasion Of the reunion were
especially disappointed at the repeat
ed failures and it has been largely
through their efforts that third date
has been set and another attempt will
be made to successfully carry out the
program.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Columbia.

Columbia, Sept. 24.-Preaching services
next Sunday morning at Columbia.
Mrs. c. e. Hawk and children and Mrs.
Clump visited friends in this neighbor-
hood over Sunday before going to Durham
where Rev. Hawk has been assigned for
the coming conference year.
Patrick Cogly and George Tennison were
In Ottumwa Saturday and attended the
democratic convention as delegates.
Miss Clara Abegg, of Ottumwa, visited
Sunday at Charles Olneys.
c. H. Stuber and wife were in Ottum-
wa Tuesday shopping.
N. B. Holloway, Of Eddyville, was In
the neighborhood last Friday and put in a
phone for 7. C. Carman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Olney were in OF
tumwa Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Chisman visited
friends in Chillcothe Tuesday.
John Dible was in Eddyville Monday on
business.
Lew Cramblitt is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ell Warren, of Chillicothe, visited
Tuesday at the home Of her sister, Mrs. j.
II. Olney.
Mrs. F. L. Cramblitt and children visit.
ed at the home Of ]. r. Stodghill Monday.
Mrs. c. C. Olney and son Sackett visited
Sunday at the home of d. M. Sackett.
VIII Barnes, of Cuba, and Miss Grace
Miller visited Sunday at the home of T. c.
Carman.
j. W. Gardner and family visited Sunday
at the home of j. r. Stodghill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
MATT LOVE, RAILROAD LABoRER,
MEETS DEATH AT oscEoLA.
BROTHER OF A SUPERINTENDENT
Dead Man Said to Have Relative
Who is Superintendent on the Penn
syIvania system-Nothing Has Yet
Been Heard From Him.

osceola, Sept. 24-(SpeciaD-
Love, a railroad laborer who was en-
ployed on an extra gang working on
the Burlington tracks near this city,
was run over and killed by train in
this city Tuesday night. 1t is said that
the dead man was brother of the
superintendent of the Pennsylvania
system and efforts are being made,
thus far without success, to commune
cate with this man. Meanwhile the
body is being held at Osceola.
1t is said that Love was intoxicated
at the time of the accident, which oc-
Cured one block west of the northwest
corner of the square. 1t is supposed
that he fell in front of the train and
was unable to get UP in time to escape
the engine. The body was badly man.
gled and both legs We're cut complete
ly off. No one witnessed the accident.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Batavia.

Batavia, Sept. 24.-Miss Emma Nehre
left for Fairfield Monday where she will
attend Parsons college.
Rev. Erskine and family left Tuesday for
Bonaparte.
John McNiel went to Ottumwa Monday.
d. f. Vannoy, of Competine, was in Ba-
tavia Saturday.
Rev. Sinclair filed his first appointment
as pastor here Sunday evening
NJ. ID. Wilson and family are visiting at
Leando this week.
John Ornduff, of Bladensburg, was a
business caller here Monday
Donald, the S-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Lawson, had quite n painful
accident Saturday. While playing with a
little wagon he was caught in the barb
wire fence and cut a large place on his
throat. DR.. Baldridga was called and sew
ed up the wound and at present Donald is
getting along nicely.
Mrs. Jennie Wright has accepted posi-
tion as night watch at the county farm.
She left Tuesday morning to begin her
work. VIII Walker and family will occupy
the house vacated by Mrs. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr left last week for
their future home in Seymour. Mrs. Burr
formerly Miss Una Moss, is one of Bata-
Was best young women and will be missed
by her many friends.
The county Sunday school convention
will be held in the Batavia Methodist
church Monday evening and Tuesday, Sep
tember % and 20. A large delegation is
expected. Both churches are making all
needful preparations for the entertainment
of all who come.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, Sept. 24.-Miss Maud
Corrick entertained a few friends
Tuesday evening upon the occasion of
her sixteenth birthday. The time was
spent playing finch. Refreshments
We're served and very enjoyable
evening was passed.
Henry III. Henderson of West Grove,
transacted business here Wednesday.
O. z. Ten Eyck Of Pulaski was look.
ing after business affairs in this city
Wednesday.
John @. Adams. a prosperous young
farmer who resides near Drakeville,
made a trip to Bloomfield Wednesday
on business.
G. e. Fenton of Mark was looking
after business affairs in this city Wed.
nesday.
MIR. and Mrs. William Cochran of
Drakeville were in this city Wednes-
day on legal business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Eldon.

Eldon, Sept. 24.-Misses Esther and
Jane Lutz were Ottumwa visitors to-
day.
Mrs. Hugh Hout left today for a
visit with relatives in Centerville.
Mrs. Weldy Lutz was an Ottumwa
caller today.
George Richly was in Ottumwa on
business today
Miss Eva Ganatt left today on a
visit with relatives in Exline.
Mrs. E. Evans was an Ottumwa Wis
itor today
Mrs. Frank Weber left today for
Abba to attend the wedding of Mr..
Webers sister, Miss Lena Hartzer, to
G. G. Guthrie.
Mrs. George Miller returned from a
visit with relatives in Eddyville re-
Gently.
Mrs S. Stone was an ottumwa visit.
or today
Miss Zula Friend left today for a
visit with friends in Ottumwa.
Mrs. G. McCrary was an Ottumwa
caller today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Butler.

Butler, Sept. 24.-Frank Lantz, Of New
Sharon, visited friends here last week
Miss Carrie Burgess begun her school
near Wright last Monday.
Mrs. Flora Bennett is on the sick list
Will and Fred Darner and ]. t. Bur
CESS were in Fremont Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mullenix, Wm.
Mulleniz Mrs Myrtle Miller and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Newt, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Crawford were in Ottumwa
Saturday.
day night at the parental McMickle home
in Ottumwa.
A. ]. Burgess was in Hedrick Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leggett were Sunday visit
ors at Chas. Nevis.
Rev. c. L. Tenant, of Fremont, preach,
ed his farewell sermon at Russell Chapel
Sunday.
Fred Darner and Harry Burgess were in
Fremont Saturday night seeing the sights
j. C. Kennel was in Oskaloosa Monday
George Arganbright went to Oskaloosa
Tuesday to attend Penn college.
Mrs. A. j. Burgess and daughter Ella
We're visiting at Mrs Harkins in Hedrick
Wednesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
North English.

North English, Sept. 24.-Niiss Luella H.
Ferguson is here in the interest of the
Chicago Lyceum Bureau. 1t is believed she
will be successful in getting up a lecture
course consisting of six numbers, which
are all very good.
Married Tuesday evening at the home Of
the BRIDES uncle, r. r. Markwell George
Gilchrist to Miss Josie Seward. They
will begin housekeeping in short time.
Mrs. Leighton Row, of Parnell, spent
Wednesday here at the home Of her mother
Mrs. Dole.
Rev. r. Breeden left yesterday for So
nora. Mrs. Breeder and the children eX-
pect to leave here today. These people
have made many friends during the two
years they have lived here who regret
their departure. Their address will be
Gilman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
PEOPLES PULPIT.

The ministers of the Gospel Of this
vicinity almost without exception,
preach in funeral services that babies,
children under age, and men of age,
go to Heaven when they die.
The Bible says: .Then shall ye re
turn and discern between the right.
eous and the wicked" Mat 3:1S. Can
it be true then that every one goes to
his own place at death; if not, where
do they goo What do the Scriptures
teach on this subject? If there is some
of Gods loving people that do know,
i pray let me hear from you, through
the columns of this paper or by letter.
l will be very thankful.
Thos. w. Bowen,
Mystic, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Milton.

Milton, Sept. 24.-Georgc Pennington died
Saturday morning. The funeral was con-
Quoted on Monday at II o'clock by Rev.
John Barnett, of the Methodist Episcopal
church, assisted by others. The deceased
was for over forty years a Justice of the
peace here and also for many years the
town assessor He was 81 years old and
was one of the Oldest settlers of Milton.
He is survived by his wife and five chill
dren, three of them. DIR. Sherman PEN
nington, Charley Pennington and Mrs.
Mary McCombs, being residents of Milton.
Interment was made in the new cemetery.
The Christian church people will soon
put the gas lights into the church building.
The South Prairie Methodist Protestant
church is intending to conduct a protract-
ed meeting soon. An attempt will be made
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
keota,

keota, Sept. 24.-Mrs. Hitchcock spent
Sunday with friends in Washington.
Mrs. S. Moritz left Saturday evening for
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Wellman, of Wellman, was the
guest of her nephew, Roy Turnipseed Sat.
urday.
Roy Warrington visited Homer Stephens
in Washington Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. d. "A. Foyer were in Keota
Tuesday.
Miss Mulchy, Of Iowa City, is the guest
of Miss Emma Klein
Miss Mary DeYoe visited friends in
Washington Sunday.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Webster, was in
keota recently, the guest of Mr.. McLaugh-
Inns mother.
Lee Embree left for Washington Monday.
He has position there.
The primary department of the public
school will give an entertainment in the
Methodist church Friday evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
WOUNDS NOT FATAL.
Ed Doan. Shot by Neiehbor in Lucas
County, Receivers.

Charlton, Sept 24.-Ed Doan of L,l-
cas- was in the city yesterday. Mr..
Doan is the man that was shot by
time of the shooting it was feared Mr.
Doan would die, but he has improved
steadily.
Mr.. and Mrs B. c. Terrell of Cleve-
land No. was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. G. l.. Carey of Whitebreast
township contemplates trip to Seat
tie, Washington. in the near future for
a visit with her sons, John and Mark.
DR.. j. G. Bell of Lucas was in the
city yesterday on business.
The paving has commenced in ear
nest on the South Side A force of fif-
ty men were busy all day yesterday re-
moving the dirt. The laying of the con-
crete commenced this morning. The
work is now being pushed and if the
good weather continues it will soon be
completed.
Steve Hickman is in the Windy City
this week on business.
DR.. EIroy of Columbia is in the city
today on professional business.
Joseph Prevo of Newburn was in the
city yesterday
Samuel Porter of Lacona was bust
ness caller in the city Wednesday.
Willard BEEN is in Chicago this
week on business.
John Doe the man ar.
vested during the past summer for
stealing team OF horses from William
Wyatt at Derby, plead guilty yesterday
and was sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary by Judge Eichelber-
ger.
Miss Nettie Goltry came up from
Russell yesterday for visit with her
mother. Mrs. Sarah Goltry.
At high noon yesterday the mar
riage of Charles Lewis and Miss Anna
Clayton was solemnIzed at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Clayton, in Charlton. After the cere-
mony wedding dinner was served.
Both of the young people have resid-
ed in Lucas county nearly all their
lives Mr.. Lewis is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. G. Lewis, and is well known
throughout the county. Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis will make their future home in
Charlton.
The fire department was called to
the home of H. D. Copeland, just east
of this city, yesterday afternoon, but
the blaze had been extinguished by the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Maple Grove.

Maple Grove, Sept. "a. Meeting closed
at the Baptist church Sunday evening
Mrs. George Henderson and children
spent Sunday with her parents at this
place.
Miss Gertie Large visited Miss Maude
Lowell recently.
number of friends We're royalty enter
tanned at the most hospitable home of O..
w. Moon and wife last Sunday.
Ed Derst has resumed his duties at the
Shellc home.
D. $. Kingery, wife and family visited
friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Thompson spent the
day recently with relatives at this place
Misses Arlie and Sylvia Tadlock returned
to their home Tuesday evening after a
visit with relatives
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

FARM FOR SALE IN SAWYER CoUN-
ty Wisconsin, in sections 3 and 4, town
ship 3S, range 6 west, together with the
stock, consisting of two horses and har-
nesses, four cows, three young head of
cattle. five hogs, lot Of chickens; all farm
machinery, including one threshing ma
chine, new McCornicks binder and
mower. seeder, horse rake, wagons. bug
gy, sleighs, cutter, blacksmith shop with
complete kit, dwelling house, 34x40 and
24x24, story and half, seven bedrooms.
dining room, sitting room, kitchen and
bar room. together with all furniture,
carpets aud bedding, barn. granary,
sheds, root house built of stone 24S3O.
and milk house, and this years crop:
twenty acres of nice timber; the farm
contains GAL, acres of land, and the
whole thing will be sold for $1,000, of
which $1,000 cash and balance on time;
the reason for selling is that the owner
is too old to attend to the business. For
further particulars apply to Otto Chris
tianson, Hayward, Wis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
WILLIAMSBURG.

Williamsburg, Sept. 24.--The marriage Of
Miss IrIna Threldkeld and Carl Diedrich
of Avoca, took place Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John Hughes, Jr. The prevailing eolors
were yellow and white and profnsion of
autumn leaves were used TO decorate. The
guests. were received BY alr and Mrs
Diedrich. Miss Faith Rowland played the
wedding march and continued playing soft.
ily during the ceremony. the sweet strains
of 20, Promise Me-" sung by Mrs. Harry
Il. Hull. The ceremony took place In the
front parlor, corner of which was con.
rerted into wedding bower. white
silk umbrella draped with feathery greens
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
LibertyyilIe,

Libertyville, Sept. s4-At the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Greenfield near Liber-
tyville, Sept %. Tull Suit, of st. Joseph,
Missouri, and Miss Della B. Greenfield,
were married, Rev. G. w. Barber, of Lib
ertyville, officiating. The bride has resided
in Van Buren, county most of her life. She
is graduate in music from the school at
Mt. Pleasant and numbers her friends by
the score. The groom was former Van
Buren county boy and is now in the EN-
ploy of the United States government as
inspector at st. Joseph, Missouri, where
they will make their future home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

FOR SALE-FARM AND TIMBER BAR
gains. 55.240 acres richest farming and
fruit land in Lincoln and Benton counties,
Oregon, including 10000 acres Oregon fir
lumber, cut 10000, 600 feet; price $3.50
will retail at IS. $4,000 acres hardwood
timber in Mississippi delta, cut 1900
feet per acre, rich corn and cotton land;
price s12: will retail for $25. 5000 acres
hardwood land in Grand Traverse county,
Michigan; price SO; will retail at ST. 50,-
GOO acres. Washington county, Alabama
peaches and farming, including 10000
acres long leaf yellow pine; will cut 49,
100000 feet: 81 buys entire tract; will
retail for S12. 5000 acres, Clark Co.,
Miss, rich corn and cotton land, I'M
proved; price S11; will retail for $50.
10000 acres in Woodward county. Okla
homa, in body for colony, rich prairie,
corn and wheat and cattle. Price $3.50;
will retail at S12. We have the best land
propositions and the most of them Cali
at our office and meet the owners Of
these magnificent properties. We would
like a representative in Ottumwa. VIM.
C. Van Glider & Co.. Land Department,
115 Dearborn ST.. Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Agency.

Agency, Sept. 24.-Dr. Campbell. of Mis-
souri,, has returned home after visiting his
sister, Mrs. VIM Marsh.
w. e. Irwin has bought seventy-acre
farm in Davis county.
Mrs. John Reeve has returned home after
an extended visit ith her daughters at
Colo
Mrs. Parthina Foster has been quite Ill
during the past week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

FOR SALE-CHEAP FARMS FOR ALL;
/ have 4O-aere SO-acre. 12o-acre and up to
l,O00-acre fruit, grain and stock farms
at right prices; l have suhdivided 1860
acres in 2, 4. 6. 10 and Is acres, adjoining
city limits of Cuba, Missouri, which will
make splendid poultry and fruit farms;
my new book, just out, giving full infor-
nation. Send for list If you mean busi-
ness. Jas. A. Green, Cuba, Mo-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
MORRIS WILLIAMS.
Baker Building.
Are You Seeking an Investmente

Are You Seeking an Investment?
S5 acres near city, $4,000.
1S0 acres at $50. Would take small farm
near city for part pay This is snap.
100 acres at $45, good for the money.
195 acres at $S5, very good.
160 acres at $780, very good.
We have customers for bargains in city
property. List them now. How about TAX
ing trip to the Colorado irrigated lands.
Remember we still have rare bargains.
Likewise in Oklahoma. We can show you
lands for less money than can be bought
anywhere else, quality considered. Excu-
sions every first and third Tuesday of the
month.
WENRERG & CO.
Court Street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
FOR SALE.

Homes in all parts of the city priced from
$500 to $4,000.
Vacant lots and acre property.
Four five acre farms near city, improved
and well set to fruit.
so acres adjoining city limits, coal land.
40 acres adjoining city limits, coal land.
Farms In Wapello county from $50 to
500 per acre.
so-acre farm in Lee county. Iowa, will
take Ottumwa property as part pay.
Good six room home well located. Small
payment down, balance in monthly pay.
ments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Some Exchanges

/ have customer who will exchange a
well improved so near Libertyvllle, Iowa,
and take stock of goods.
An SO acre farm near Birmingham at $50
per acre. Will take goods as part pay.
Customer with bunch Of work horses, cat
tie and farm implements to exchange for
goods or ottumwa property.
Some fine tracts Of plantation and timber
lands In the fertile Delta country Of Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana, at $5 to $50 per
acre, land which rents at $S to SO per acre
when cultivated. Some extra fine PROPOSE
tions In tracts of saw timber.
Cheap excursions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

time of their arrival. However, if it
had not been for the timely assistance
OF two men who We're passing, the
building would have certainly burned
to the ground The fire caught from
the f1ue and the rafters were all afiame
and enough sparks had dropped to the
basement to start a blaze there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

FOR sALE--BY TIE OWNER. A FINE
405 acre stock farm at II very low price.
located six miles southeast of Windsor,
Missouri, and two miles from the Rock
Island railway. Also l25 acre farm,
good land. Fine opportunity. Desire to
sell before November, 1903. Call on or
address the owner, j. Q. Priestley, Wind
sor, Mo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

1 HAVE BARGAINS TO OFFER YOU IF
you will only come and see me. think
l can prove my statement If cannot
prove to you that | have bargains. it
will cost you nothing while you are with
me. | also have some good farms which
l can take some good trade on. o. NJ.
Wyckof, Real Estate. Batavia, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24
Rural Route No. I, Batavia.

Rural Route No, J. Batavia, Sept. 24-
j. A. Putnam was in Pekin Monday.
Mrs. NJ. b. Parker and family moved to
South Ottumwa Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Hamaker, of Des Moines, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. Spurlock.
Miss Tressie Reno is visiting relatives
near Bloomfield
Mrs. Jos. Lawson was shopping in OF
tumwa Saturday.
The Israel-Shaw picnic which was given
in the Cremer grove Saturday was grand
success. Everybody reports an enjoyable
time.
Oscar Mason, of Boone, is visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
w. r. Bean and family have moved in
the Nehre property at Batavia.
DR.. j. +. Campbell, of southern Missouri,
is visiting at the home of C. S. Hanna.
c. A, Golf and son, Roy, are building a
home for Will Thorp.
School has begun at Christian Corner
with Miss Josie Murray as teacher.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-09-24

FOR SALE LANDS IN FRANKLIN
county, Mo. We offer exceptional values
in farming, fruit and stock lands. Prices
ranging from $25 to s75, $3.50 to $35,
SO to 81. Write us for list Fair, honest
treatment and satisfaction guaranteed.
G. NJ. Schmich & Co., Union, Missouri,
Bank building.