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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

81 was laid up during the winter of o4-o,
with sciatic rheumatism and nervous prosra.
ton brought on by severe attack OF La
Grippe. The rheumatic pains were so Sc
we're at times that 1t was impossible Tor me t,
turn in bed. was unable to sleep. ! had
two of our best physicians in attendance
took all the advertised reweoles far troubles
of this Kind but got no help whatever until
took DR.. Miles Restorative Neryiae. Six
bottles restored me to health; am better
than for years; in fact am entirely relieved.
can say with clear conscience that it was
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine that restored
me to health. When the pains OF sciatiea
and rheumatism were most severe ! secured
almost immediate relief BY the use of DR..
Miles Anti Pain Pills. Ihave recommended
Pr. Miles Remedies to many people. Fired
Myers, Redfeid, S. D.
y was taken with pain in my heart and
under the left shoulder; with such heavy op.
pressed feeling in my. chest that could
hardly breathe. ! had palpitation 50 bad
and my heart would throb SO thatiit would
shake my whole bed. | also, had weak, all.
gone feeling in the region OF my heart. My
doctor treated me for liver and stomach
trouble but | failed to receive any benetl,
until friend recommended DR.. Miles Heart
Cure and Restorative Nervine. used both
and one box of the Anti Pain Pills.
believe | am completely and permanently
cured. Mrs ]. w. Golding, Noblesyille
Ind.
All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
tie DIR Milss' Remedies Send for free hool
OF, Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. miles Medical Co. Elkhars lad.
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Leon June 15-Director John Ledgerwood
visited Des Moines last week to attend a
meeting of the directors of the Iowa state
fair.
Elizabeth Kennel has applied for di-
vnrce from her husband, A. o. Kennel on
the grounds of drunkenness and cruel and
thurman treatment. She also asks for the
CUSTODY of the two minor children. The
parties were married in Centerville in 1886.
Judge Parrish left Thursday for Rollins
Vile. Colorado. on business trip and will
return about July 1.
John Edwards of Grand River was sen
fenced to the incbriate department of the
Mt Pleasant asylum for a term of two
wears, by Judge Parrish, the first of the
week George Stone. prominent farmer
north of Decatur, is also charged with in
cbriacy but his case has been continued
until July 3D.
The graduating exercises Of the Leon high
schuol will be held in the opera house next
Friday evening Following is list of the
graduates: Mabel Chase. Jessie 1ssley
Gretchen Myers. Maud Stocker, Rollin Ben
Crawford, Edwin Farquhnr. Frank Forbes,
Joscphine Johnson. Letha Newlin, Alberta
P,gh. Grover Quiet.
Jenkins & Sons have been awarded the
contract for building the new Christian
church. The building will have n seating
capacity of 500 and will cost $1,000.
4 light frost WAS noticed here Friday
morning.
Farmers have improved Il week of clear
weat her by finding corn planting. There
will be n big yield of oats and hay and
there is time enough yet for good corn
crop,
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KirkviIie.

Krkville, June 15.-The Kirkville Presby-
terrain church will be dedicated June 81.
The following named ministers from dis
tallcc will assist in the dedicatory services:
Rev. Geo. II. Doty. Bonaparte: Rev. F.
F. Stoltz, Ottumwa;, Rev. II. f. Chambers,
Newton; Rev. Jno. NJ. McElroy, Ottumwa:
There will be meetings in the morning, at
ternoon and evening
On June 4, Clyde Johnston entertained a
few of his little friends alta birthday par
w Those present We're Carl and Grace
Stiles, Frank and Avis McGlothlen, Maud
Lottie. Mearl. I.ottie and Ira Pelham. Ethel
Jchnston. Ray McDonough, Dale and
Blanche Zentz. Gladys Foster. Z Ills Sci
grist Gertrude, Alma and Jessie Johnston
and, Efie. George and Floyd Brown. She
little folks had a very pleasant time. hnd
we're sure that Clyde and his mamma knew
how 10 entertain little folks.
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Blakeshuru.

Blakesburg. June 13.-Lovely Weather
now for /, few days. Roads drying but very
rough one hundred railroad men are here
now as II work gang.
The Methodist Episcopal church is being
repaired with some changes for the better.
Miss Olive Suinmeryilie. of Ottumwa, is
yisitisg her parents here this week.
Mr.. Kimbal has moved his family from
Nebraska to this town.
Plenty of home grown Strawberries in the
market now.
Miss Eva Freed has returned to her home
at IInionyilic, Mo-
Mrs. Cash and children have reached
home from their Illinois visit
4Aya Judd, Of Mt Pleasant, is visitor
among Blakesb,1gers,
i. y. McGlothln, Of Eddyyills, and Mrs.
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HayesviIIe.


Hayesville. June PA large crowd went
from here to Sigourney Saturday morning
to attend the carnival.
children's any exercise conducted by
Mesdames Libbie Jacobs and Wilmetta Ste
phenson will be given at the church Sun
day evening, June II.
Miss Lillian Harlil went to Ottumwa
Saturday.
Miss Alma Goodwin is visiting Jessie Pal
mer.
Mrs. Lottie Jacobs and daughter, Alma,
returned from Hedrick this morning.
Arson Hayes visited at his home here
Saturday and Sunday.
Misses yirgie Griffin and Minnie Crabb
took dinner with Mrs. Hermon Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Birdette Utterback are the
prcui parents of daughter.
Aaron BRYANT has erected a new grist
mill which is proving quite an accommoda-
ton to the citizens Of the town and neigh
boring country.
The new creamery is nearly ready to be-
| gin work.
Mrs. Frantic Chase and children, Of He'd
| rick. visited here last week
| Mrs. Nancy Hayes, who has been III for
some time is no better
! Leota Fredrckson, Lizzie Ray, Hattie and
| Henry Utterback. Fannie Jacobs. Vfrgie
Griffin Minnie Crabb and Hugh Richard
son called on Emma Horton Tuesday even
4 ing.
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lihertvvIlle

Libertyville. June - Married. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Park, parents
of the bride. near Douds, at 8 p. M, June
10, 1903, Clyde o. Williams md Miss Ber-
tina M Park Rev. George w. Barber. of
Lhertyvile officiating. About fifty invited
relatives and friends assembled to witness
the marriage of this couple and to extend
best wishes. Mr.. Williams is a prosperous
farmer Of Village township, Van Buren
county, and the bride has been among the
successful teachers of the county. bonn-
teous supper was served by the hostess,
and many valuable and useful presents
were left as tokens of the esteem in which
the bride and groom are held.
Married, at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonagc at Libertvville, June ., 1908, Owen
Potts and Miss Lcnora A. Robertson. Rev.
George w. Barber officiating They will
make their home in Libertyvlle for the
present.
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good considering the prices Of admission.
With the exception of few plain
DRINKS" who were promptly attended to,
good order has prevailed, as q rule. The
managers of the carnival company and the
various shows have demeaned themselves,
generally speaking, in a gentlemanly man
ner, and have made many friends during
their stay in the city
G. M. Kerns, of Ottumwa, was in the
city Thursday interviewing the school
board in regard to the plans and specifica-
lions Of the school building to be erected
here this summer.
p. Q. Dickson, of West Grove, was in
Bloomfield Thursday to attend the street
carnival
Miss Eva Moore, formerly of this place,
now of indianapolis. Ind, is here for a
two weeks visit with relatives.
Bloomfield, June 13.-Mrs. Dora A.
Smith, wife of Lon F. Smith, died at
her home in this city June II, aged 81
years. Death was caused by a chron-
ic disease. Mrs Smith was born in
Bloomfield May &c, 1852 January g.
1897, she was united in marriage to
Lon F. Smith, who survives her. To
this union three children We're born.
namely, Harry Smith, who resides at
home, and Mrs. Georgia Walters, who
resides in Moline, Ill. Deceased leaves
two brothers, William and Scott Song
er, who live in Davis county, and q
sister, Mrs. r. B. Johnson of Udell
Funeral services We're held at the
Methodist Episcopal church Friday aft
ernoon at lis o'clock, conducted by
Rev. j. w. Potter Interment took place
in the l. o. o. F. cemetery.
Prof. G. E. Akers departed Friday ev
ening for Des Moiens, where he will
enter upon two months engagement
as teacher in the summer school al
Drake University. During the past
year Prof. Akers has been connected
with the public schools of Eldon and is
known as an efficient instructor.
Morgan Dabney of Mark TRANSACTED
business Friday in Bloomfield.
S. R. Arnold of Fabins township was
a bsuiness caller in this city Friday
w. d. Tharp and Jake Glattfelter o.
Union township were looking after bus
mess affairs here Friday.
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The way to the cemetery is slow
but the return trip is quickly made.
The Realnnlna Of Trouble.

A disordered stomach may cause
no end Of trouble. When the stomach
fails to perform it's functions the bow
els become deranged and the liver and
kidneys scongested, causing numerous
diseases, the most fatal Of which are
painless therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is TIC
restore the stomach and liver to a
healthy condition and for this pur
pose no better preparation can be
used than Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by all drug
gists.
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punreath.

Dnnreath, June 13.--Cara Love returned
home Wednesday from south of Red Rock.
Harry Carpenter and Carrie Amos visited
a few days last week with Mr.. Carpenters
folks in Des Moines.
There were two baseball games here last
Sunday, Monroe and Dunreath. The first
game played run to 5 in favor of Dun
reath, and the last game run IA to in
favor Of Dunreath. Everybody was sur
prised.
Mrs. Apiin and Mrs Dearth spent Fri
day with Mrs. Patterson, of that place.
Cora Maplethorpe visited Friday with
Cora McbIaster
Mr. Gibbons and daughter Mamie were
in Des Moines Saturday.
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Bunch.

Bunch, June 13.-Rev. VIM. Ballard and
wife returned to their home at Columbus
City today after an extended visit with
relatives and friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Coop are the proud
parents of a baby boy.
Mrs. Bergie Hoover visited at the A. B.
Knott home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Burkhcart and Mrs.
VIM. Ballard visited at the Lewis Adams
home one day last week.
T. J. Morrison was Bloomfield caller
last Tuesday.
Children's day exercises will be observed
at Albany church next Sunday night.
Germ planting is the order of the day.
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Ten Years in Bed.

R. A. Gray, j. p, Oakville, Ind,
writes: ''For ten years was confin-
ed to my bed with disease of my kid
news. 1t was SO severe that l could
not move part of the time. | consulted
the very best medical skill available,
but could get no relief until Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to me.
1t has been Godsend to >me."
For sale by w. D. Elliott & Co., on
corner of Main and Court streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

Ellen Newhouse, of waterville, Washington,
visited the Wilson and Koontz families re-
Gently.
bound at Indianoa, have safely reached
their home in Blakesburg.
Chas. Sloan and wife have returned to
their home in Des Moines.
Horace Barnes, Of Moravia, paid this town
a visit this week.
Judge Fowler, the Oldest man in Blakes-
burg, is very sick.
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Hedrick.

Hedrck .June1a.-G. W. Bowen, of High
land Center, was in town wednesday,.
Wade kirkpatrick. c. j. Hngan and Dr.
j. b. Henry We're In Sigourney Wednesday
Mrs. j. ID. Beatty. of Troy. Mo-, visited
relatives in Hedrick this week
i. NJ. Young, OF Agency, has purchased
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Nav Vet Be Saved.

All who have severe lung troubles
need DR.. Kings New Discovery for
CONSUMPTION 1t cures or no pay. soc
and 81 100. F. B. Clark.
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keota.

Keota. June 12-Nrs. S. TT. Shrader and
little ones visited few days last week in
Washington.
Blanche Knickerbocker Stewart gave a
concert In the opera house Thursday even
ing She was assisted by Margaret ]. Stew
art, reader. The program was very pleas
ing.
Last Friday evening about forty of the
Junior intermediate leaguers gathered af'
the home of their superintendent, Miss Kate
Glover and took that young lady complete
ly by surprise They left beautiful iardi-
Mere and pedestal MS a token of affection
and n reminder of the occasion.
Mrs Tom Bailey and children returned
to their home in Washington Saturday after
having spent pleasant week with rela-
tives and friends here.
Bert Brown was in Eddyville few days
recently.
A fine chapter of the Rathbone order was
organized here last Friday afternoon and
evening. They have a membership of thir-
ty-two. The X. P.'s and Rathbones obsery-
ed X. p. decoration day last Sunday.
The Misses Della Daiber, Grace Lyle
Grace Stewart and Celia Warner were see
ing the sights in Sigourney Saturday. They
were the guests of Mrs. r. G. Coffman
John W. Kracaw, of Redfeld, returned to
his home Monday after a few days visit
with friends.
Miss Edna Coifman gave nef SUNDAY
school class, sixteen little girls, delightful
outing at her pleasant country home last
Saturday.
j. II. Graham is in South Dakota on n
land inspecting tour
Leland Page while playing in the yard
Tuesday evening. jumped upon a rake run
ming two of the teeth far into his foot
AIRS. T. J. Robinson, of Fairfield, return
ed to her home Monday after two weeks
visit with her parents.
Alec Smith, wife and baby, of Mira, spent
Monday with Mrs. Z. C. Bray.
| Mss Grace Stewart is in Iowa City at
tending the university commencement.
| The body of the late Earl Skinner, who
was drowned in Mexico, Missouri, Monday
was brought to Keota "Wednesday for bu
rial
| Il. B. Brown transacted business in
| Green Valley Thursday.
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Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price, rs cents.
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The woman whose waist is perfect
may be economical with her house
keeping.
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The successful tooth puller has the
nerve with him.
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Stops the Cough and Works Off tn,
Gold
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
MASONIC FAIR AT RALEIGH.

MASONIC FAIR AT RALEIGH.
The Ma8ons of North Carolina
are making a determined effort to
to erect a handsome Masonic Tenn
pie in Raleigh, the capital city OF
the State. They are now prepar-
ing grand Masonic Fair on a large
scale to be held in Nash Square,
Raleigh, Oct. - to "a, 1908. Col.
Noble f. Martin, one Of the best
managers of such events III the
United States, has charge of the
fair, while various committees are
hard at work, and Masons all over
the state are talking aud pulling
for the success of the fair. Col.
Martin will introduce many new
and novel features in this fair.
There will be absolutely none Of
the usual vulgar midway attrac
tons about 1t. Everything will be
clean and bright, and the stand
ard of Masonry will be kept ele
waited. The railroads will grant
reduced rates, so that all may avail
themselves Of an opportunity of
having a good time and placing
one or more bricks in the grand
temple building.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11
A BOYS WILD RIDE FOR LIFE.

With family around expecting him to die
and son riding fer life. 10 miles, to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton Coughs, and colds; W. H. Brown, CT
Leesville Ind. endured deaths agouies
from asthma, but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and soon cured him.
He wriJes-'I know sleep soundly every
night Like marvellous cures of consump-
ton, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Conghs,
Colds and Grip prove it's nlatchless meat
for ali Throat and Lung trobbles Guar
anteed bottles soc and S1O0. Trial bottles
free. at Johnson's Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

It is no longer in doubt
Moore is the biggest county
in the world, for DR.. Winston
says so; he says it reaches
above the moon and up to the
sun, and that if you try to
reach the bottom you will
come out on the other side.
So much for our climates; ev-
en- if you die and get buried,
you still have the benefit OF
the best climate known to the
nations of the earth, and in
larger quantities.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

II. M. Holleman has sue
ceeded in locating an Armour
agency in Moore county-at
Pinehurst. He endeavored
to have the firm locate on the
maine line of the Seaboard
railway, but the company de-
cided to go where they could
get the most local trade,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-09-11

An extreme easterner re
marked to the editor on Tues
day that in all the big crowd
of people at Lakeview Mon
day, he did not see any
drunkenness or hear any pro-
family. Very good crowd, one
which the managers might
paste in their scrap-books.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-24
LEFT BECAUSE
OF The SOLDIERS |, |
Counsel Declared 1t Was Not
a Constitutional Tri-
bundl. h

u. b e 4 J
CRIPPLE CREEK, COL, Sept. 90
General Chase produced in the District
Court to-day the four military prisoners
for whom writs of habeas corpus were
Issued. strong force Of troops was sta
toned in and about the courthouse. For
mer Acknowledgement Eugene Engley.
who instituted the habeas corpus proceed.
lngs, protested against the presence Of
thirty soldiers in the court room. declar-
ing 1t to be In violation Of the Constitu7
tIon, and as they were permitted to re-
main he withdrew from the case. i
In announcing his withdrawal. Mr.. Eng
ley said: Wien
"when +. filed the application for wits
of habeas corpus 7 supposed that these
proceedings would be heard under con-
stltutional guarantee, but It is not so.
"This is no longer a constitutional court
II Is an armed camp. The court has
been surrounded by soldlery. refuse
to proceed further In this case.
Mr.. E,nyley and his associate, John
Murphy, left the court room together.
At the conclusion Of, the arguments
Judge Seeds announced that he probn-
bly, would deliver his decision Tomorrow
The prisoners, escorted BY military, were
taken back to the guard house. No all
davits charging any Of them with crimes
have been filed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-24
W'OMA'Nl's; COLLEGE |. ]
full III OF PUPILS I Il { J;
Richmond College is to Be
Opened To-Day Vel Vel
come Exercises.

The Richmond Woman's College. Dr..
James Nelson president, yesterday began
the session Of 1884 with the brightest
pros ccts for large attendance in the
history OF this excellent school. In fact,
1t Is already assured that all records will
he broken In the number of boarding
pupils and In the aggregate attendance.
which promises to reach 800. This will be
fifty more than last year. and the best Vt
tendance In the history. Of tho college.
All the members ofthe faculty have arr
rived and are at{colege ready to resume
work. Y Yesterday evening between lao and
200 pupils had matrculatedy already. Tho
building is filled about to It's capacity with
turned away for lack Of room to accom-
modate them. tits the policy of the man
iagement not to crowd the building. There
are facilities for taking a few ore day
pupils yet. Altogether the outlook Is
promising, not only fora larger attend
ance than ever before. but for the best
years work Of the college The standard d
The Richmond College,, the male college,
will open the session to day with prospects
quite MS bright as could be ant icipated.
Yesterday. there were present the col;
5lege about hundred students, and TWEEN
fy-nve were matriculated. The indtcat lions
are that the total attendance for the ses-
sion will reach. If II. does not exceed, two
numbers to-day, and for several weeks
vet. This evening In the college chapel
the students will be extended formal
welcome with speeches by the pastors or
the city churches and members OF the
faculty and others, followed BY the SER
vice Of refreshments. Every student ana
the friends of the colleges Will be vel
cor 4 x
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-24
GREAT SKILL ..|!|.,l
!. OF PRISONERS.
Desperate Men Accomplish
Much With Small
Means.
Especial 10 Tho Times. DIspa tch.)

Especial TO Inc A1HneS-Dlspatch.) III.
. sTAUNToN, VA September 28.--Fur.
ther Developments OF an lnvestlga ton
into the case Of the two prisoners who
attempted to escape from the county
1ail hero early yesterday morning, re-
veals a most remarkable and skillft,
piece Of work or, tie part OF these 1nen.
William Massey, who Is awaiting trial
for The killing Of his wife near Staun-
ton during the winter, and John (sone.
times called Wlllianl) Kennedy, who Is
awaiting trial. charged with wrccklng
a Norfolk and Western train last Do
cembcr and killing he engineer, have
both bee noccupying the cell tobether, It
being one OF the strongest and most
secure cells In tho jail.
The plans were undoubtedly laid BY
Kennedy, who is a very slircwd fellow.
1fe somehow or other managed to get
piece OF wire several inches long. which
he probably got out Of his bunk in tho
cell. and with this after long and tedious
work, he drew the bolt In the middle Of
tho cage, which allowed him to open
the small window or door through which,
their meals are passed when this slide
was opened he was enabled to barely
reach the other three locks which secures
the large cell door. The middle lock he.
picked with the piece Of wire, then
with an iron bar about eighteen inches
long and Weighing about SIX pounds,
broken from tho &c sink. and large
pipe belonging togSthe steam coil, they
managed to wrench the other two locks
from the cage. e
! The two men then went to rear win.
dow on the next floor. and With the
pipe bent in such a manner by Massey.
(who had not ibeen idle while his accom-
pllce was picking the locks), as to form
a wrench they began to unscrew the
nuts from the bolts In the window. They
had succeeded in getting five of these
nuts of, and was next to esca ping when
two policemen arrived on the scene for
the purpose Of locking up a negro they
had arrested, and vas told by George
Jones, an inmate. about what was go
Ing on. s
when they entered the jail. Massey,
who is strong. muscular man. was ut
the head Of the steps with the. heavy
piece OF iron and would havea uhdoubt-
etlly Drained the first officer who entered.
but finding there were two officers In
stead OF one, they slipped back Into their
cell hoping not to be detected. When
Kennedy found that they had been foileo
In their plans to escape he pleaded with
Of1cer Hutchinson to kill him. saying he
knew no would hang anyway, and that
he would rather be killed outright
At the window where they had peen
working, several blankets were found y!
being their intention to tear them up and
make a rope with which to let them
se,ves to the ground. This was the most
daring and skillful attempt at jail de-
livery ever known in this city