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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26
What Follows Grip?

Pneumonia often, but never when
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
is used 1t cures Colds and
Grip. Soc. $1OO. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

silberman Bros, 124 East Second
street, pay the highest market prics
for wool.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26
BoiIs, Sores and FeIons

Find prompt, sure cure in Bucklen.s
Arnica Salve, also eczema, salt rheum
burns, bruises and piles, or no pay
25c. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

To Cure Cold in One Day
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Don't fail to see Silberman Bros,
124 East Second street before selling
your wool.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Physical culture gives many traubles
a hard twist.
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sWITcHMAN is KILLED.
chas. Ryan Meets Death In Milwaukee
Yards at Marion,

Cedar Rapids, May 22.-(Special) -
Charles Ryan, aged Fl years, was killed
in the Milwaukee yards at Marion
today. Ryan was employed as a
switchman for that road.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

If there were no filling In dentistry
it would be an empty profession.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26
Mother Had Died.

But there was one who was not there
to greet me.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Read the Courier for news.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

The opposition to President Roose-
velt's nomination next year, which. was
fostered by Washington politicians for
a time, has entirely disappeared, and
even in the present political famished
time it is not used as a topic for con-
versation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-26

Again, today we think about our
soldier dead Yes, but let us not for
get what heritage they helped to
preserve for us and for posterity. Were
George Washington and the makers
of this republic with us today they
would consider our present condition
new condition, aye. miracle of
Cod The three millions of population
have grown to eighty millions. The
two billions of national wealth, are
now more then seventy billions.
America, like Milton's Behemoth, is
now ''the biggest born of earth" The
land was a wilderness. now it is in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
KLOTz & GOLDMAN
PRATT CITY
Woodmen of the World Hold Interest
 ing Meeting-other News.

Pratt City, May 5.--(SpeciaL)-T Woodmen held an interesting meeting last night which was prolonged till 11:So o'clock. Five new members were initiat- ed, Sunday. May 10, was selected as the time for the unveiling of the two monu- ments which the Woodmen have placed over the graves of J. T. Wakefield and Mir Bruner. On the Fist of May Palmetto Camp and Magic City Camp will have union picnic The place will be announced later.
 At the meeting of the board of educa- tion last night P. M. McNeil was re-elect- ed superintendent of the public schools for the tenth consecutive term, which bespeaks the high esteem in which he is held by the board and community. The commencement will be on June 3. Exer- cises will be held in the various class rooms in the morning. and the graduat- ing exercises will be held in the even- ing; the place has not been decided on yet. Examinations for teachers will be held June 10 and Il.
 About fifteen or twenty men from Pratt City have made application to Judge
 
 commissioner, to enter land in Winston and Fayette counties.
 G. M. Mecham, chief engineer for the Tennessee company at this place. has ten dered his resignation to take effect June 1. J. c. Harper of Birmingham paid Pratt City business trip yesterday.
 Miss Dora McAlister of Inka, Miss, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. George Burke She will probably be in the city 6 month.
 Mrs. Haralson of Birmingham is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. V. Brown. Mrs. l.. A. Wakefield is visiting her parents in Birmingham.
 A number of Endeavorers attended the echo meeting of the local Endeavor union at the Central Presbyterian church in Birmingham this evening.
 J. D. Duncan, delegate from Enoch Lodge No. 57, K. of P. attended the meeting of the Grand Lodge of K. of P. in Birmingham today.
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with the Bessemer Rolling mill. but his resignation will not take effect for ten days, during which time he will remain in the city. MT. Baker is now a member of the firm of Baker, Stillwell & Hart. manufacturers agents of Birmingham.
 The funeral of Lee Holmes, colored, which was held today was immense, eighty-1ve carriages following the remains to the cemetery, besides numerous lodges and orders on foot.
 The new equipment for Company H, Bessemer Rifles has arrived and the com pany will appear in their new regalla at an early date.
 Miss Mamie D. Wood, daughter of the late E. D. Wood of New Orleans, who has been the guest of the Misses Lula and Grace Judson for the past ten days, leave tomorrow for Pittsburg and Phla- delphia.
 A large contingent of Bessemer citizens went to Birmingham tonight to attend the minstrel performance of the T. P. A. The next meeting of the Young Ladies' club will be held with Miss Carrie Cock rell.
 Services over the remains of Mrs James Nolan were held this afternoon. the Rev. J. l.. Thompson of the Baptist church officiating. A large assemblage of bereav- ed relatives and friends were present
 The friends of I. o. Jones and Miss Bertha Adams have just learned of their marriage in Birmingham last Sunday The young couple left for Birmingham pre- sumably for a ride. but were married while away from home MT Jones is with the s. E. Jones Real Estate company and is quite popular in this city. Mrs Jones. nee Miss Adams, is the daughter of Charles Adams and Is a charming young woman. They will make their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
BESSEMER HAS
 NEW CORPORATION
TRUST AND BANKING COMPANY ORGANIZED WITH CAPITAL OF $25,ooo, WITH PRIVILEGE OF IN- cREAsING-GENERAL NEWS.

Bessemer, May 5.-(Special.) .)-The Besse- mer Trust and Banking company, with a capital stock of $25,000, same to be in- creased as the business requires it was organized today at the office of the Besse- mer Land and Improvement company, and bank will be conducted here under that name. Of the stock Bessemer parties subscribed $130OO. Those present at the meeting were II. L. Badham, G. B. Me- Cormack Erskine Ramsay, Walker Percy and w. A. Chenoweth from Birmingham, each of whom subscribed $25O0, and J. A. Lewis, William II. H. Judson, Lee Moody w. L. Martin, S. R. Rosenbaum, C. L. odell, George H. Stevenson. R. E. Evans of Bessemer. The following com mittee was appointed to revise subscrip- tions:
 Lee Moody, chairman; w L. Martin, c. L. Odell. As soon as the charter Is ob- tained officers will be elected. It is un- derstood that a local man will probably be made president.
 l.. w. Brown of Selma, aged about 40 years, who came here from that city several months since, committed suicide this morning at about 2 o'clock in his room over Simmons & Books grocery store by shooting himself through the brain with target rife. MT Brown, who was in poor health, and had been dis sipating, attempted suicide yesterday af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
IRONATON.
MT. Gibson Celebrates His Thirty
 ninth Birthday-Other Personals.

Ironaton. May 5.-(Special)-Th most enjoyable occasion of the season was reception last Friday evening, May 1, rendered by MT. and Mrs. D. F. Gibson in celebration of MT. Gibson's 39th birth day. Those present were. DnT nd Mrs. B. B. Pugh, MT. and Mrs. J. ,. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chastain. Mir and Mrs. J. G. Hendrlck, MT. and Mrs. NJ. W. Lide, drs. s. D. Jemison Mrs. l.. H. Blanton, Mrs. Pugh. Miss Pugh, Miss Harris, T. G. Bush, Jr., MT. Chastain, MT. Lide and MT. Jemison. MT. Gibson is superintendent of the Ironaton plant of the A. c. c. and I. Co.
 Mrs Wallace and children of Anniston are visiting Mrs. D. R. Nesbitt.
 Mrs Pugh of South Alabama Is visiting her son, Dr. B. B. Pugh. of this place.
 J. H. Taylor of Huntsville, Ala. and T. F. Harris of Petersburg, Tenn. visit ed the family of J. s. Harris last week.
 Miss Nelia Jenkins of Ashland is visit ing her aunt Mrs Robert Price.
 The school children accompanied by their mothers last Saturday. May 2, en- joyed an outing at the Falls" a pic- turesque spot about a mile from this place. At high noon they were joined by the business men to partake of an elaborate luncheon which was very much enjoyed by all.
 The Clifton Lodge, I. O. O. E.. has a large number of applications and will confer degrees on the candidates next Wednesday night Talladega and Nun ford lodges being invited to assist in the work
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ternoon by taking morphine and ehloro- form, but through the efforts of a physi- clan he was saved Last night while alone and supposedly sleeping he succeeded in taking his life, his dead body being dis covered shortly afterwards by w. A. Ma lone, who owns a shooting gallery here, of which Brown was the manager.
 Deceased is said to have been d mem Der of a prominent family in Selma, where he has a wife, and is survived by other relatives. The latter were com- municated with and requested that his remains be sent to Selma tonight for in- terment. which will be done.
 The marriage of Miss Mary Hard, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Il. Hard to Charles B. Willis will take place Tuesday evening, May 19, at S:sO o'clock, at the First Methodist church, Rev. l. c. Britain officiating. The brides attendants will be Miss Nell Hard of South Carolina, her cousin Miss Eleanor Pitcher Miss Grace Jud- son, Miss Kate Bruins of Bessemer and Miss Jennie Carrel of Birmingham. The wedding party will also include G. c. Willis. brother of the groom; Aleck Carrel. R. M MiDgea T. R. Fulton and others. Following the ceremony at the church there will be a reception at the home of the brides parents.
 MT. Willis and his bride will leave at 10:90 for Graniteyille, s. C., where they will reside.
 Miss Hard is one of the handsomest and most brilliant young women of the city. For two years past she has been a teacher in the public school of this city, and has been considered one of the brightest and most accomplished of the large corps of teachers, having been highly successful in her work.
 MT. Willis was until recently a young business man of this city, but now holds the position of cashier of a large bank at Granitevile S. C., which he was in- strumental in organizing.
 Both MT. Willis and Miss Hard are very prominent here socially, and no one of the many weddings of the past year has excited more interest than theirs.
 After an enforced idleness of several weeks. during repairs, the Little Belle furnace was blown in again yesterday.
 L. H. Baker has resigned his position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Carr Elected Mayor.

Thomas H. Carr was today elected mayor of Montgomery without opposi- tion All of the democratic nominees for aldermen were also elected. It was an ex- ceedingly quiet election, as is always the case in Montgomery. MT. Carr won the democratic nomination in the closest campaign ever fought in Montgomery, but being one of the city's strongest busi- ness men he was unopposed after receiv- ing the nomination.
 The following will compose the new aldermanic board, which will assume control of the city's affairs October l:
 City at Large-W. M. Tague. J. Kirk Jackson, John P. Kohn.
 First Ward-Gaston Gunter and c. B. Coins.
 Second Ward-Leopold Strauss and c. l.. Ruth.
 Third Ward-A. G. Forbes and Nathan Loebman.
 Fourth ward-c. P. Mcintyre and Adolph Roemer.
 Fifth ward-J. E. Maddox and c. A. Griffith.
 Sixth ward-J. J. Sullivan and W. J. Ryan.
 Only three of the new members of the board are members of the present board -Gaston Gunter, John P. Kohn and c. P. Mcintyre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Russian Peasant Women.
e Anglo-R Russia

From the Anglo Russian.
 By a newly enacted Russian law a peasants wife, on showing to the dis trict judge of instruction that she is habitually i'll treated by her husband CT that he will not support her and rnakeS her the drudge for his own sup port. can demand a separate passport, i:h which she is at liberty to leave her cppressor and earn living else where. Hitherto there was no possi- ble redress or release for the long suf- fering victim so long as it was obliga- tory that the wife's name was entered in the husbands passport and papers of legitimation. Any one at all inti- inately acquainted with village life in Russia will readily appreciate the re- lief this brings to tens of thousands of reasant women who are the grievously abused domestic slaves and beasts of burden to their drunken and brutal conjr ga: proprietors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Underwriters to Meet.

Many prominent insurance men of the state are here tonight to attend the an- nual convention of the Alabama Under writers association, which will convene in the council chamber tomorrow morn- ing. It is expected that the morning session will be executive. In the after noon the fire department will give an ex- hibition drill for the delegates and at 3:S0 o'clock the convention will go to the baseball park in a body. The second days session will be held at Jackson's lake, and a big barbecue will be one of the principal features of the day.
 Judge Thomas G. Jones convened the United States court in regular session here today. All of the morning hours were devoted to forming the grand jury, but the work was not completed when the court recessed until tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
JUDGE oAsToN RESIGNS.
Probate Judge of Butler County Will
 Live In Birmingham.

Montgomery. May 5.-(Special. )-Pro- bate Judge zell Gaston of Butler county will resign his office June 1. Judge Cas- ton was here tonight en route home from Birmingham, where he has just moved his family. He will resign for the pur- pose of devoting his time to the practice of law in Birmingham.
 It is thought that State Senator Powell will be appointed to succeed Judge Cas- ton. though he has made no announce ment that he will be an applicant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Postmasters Appolnted.

Washington. May 5.-(Special.) )Postmas- ters appointed: Bryant. Jackson county S. J. Brown; Koon, Pickens county, George p. Koon; Leon, Crenshaw county, Alfred Moore; McGuinn, Jackson county. Louis A. Wheeler; Moscow. Lanier coun- ty. William A. Thompson; Thompkins- vile. Choctaw county, Ida E. Sparkman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
INSPECTION WILL
 BE HELD MAY 18
Captain Johnston Will Be Here
 to See Troops That Day.
NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY
In the Municipal Election Thomas H. Carr Was Made Mayor Without opposltion-Underwrlter Gath
 erlng In Annual Convention.

Montgomery, May -(Special)-The Birmingham companies of the Alabama National guard will be inspected by Captain Johnston of the regular army May 1S Captain Johnston came to Mont gomery from Ft. McPherson last night and inspected the Montgomery companies going south today to continue the inspec- tion. He is accompanied on the trip by Adjutant General Brandon. The follow ing is the full itinerary of Captain John- ston in Alabama:
 Tuesday, May 5, Greenville: Wednesday. May 6, Brewton Thursday, May T. Fort Deposit. Friday, May 8, Mobile.
 Saturday, May g. Evergreen. Monday, May il, Geneva.
 Tuesday, May 12. Wetumpka. Wednesday, May 13, Talladega. Thursday, May Il. Gadsden. Friday. May 15, Anniston. Birmingham, Monday, May IS. Tuesday, May 19, Woodlawn. Wednesday, May 20, Jasper. Thursday, May 21, Florence Friday, May 21, Huntsville. Saturday. May 23, Decatur.
 Monday May 25 Dothan.
 Tuesday May 26 Troy.
 Wednesday, May 27, Eufaula. Thursday May 2S, .Prattvlle. Friday May 29, Tuskegee
 Monday. June 1, Opelika.
 Tuesday, June g. Phenix.
 Wednesday. June 3, Bessemer. Thursday, June f. Uniontown
 Friday, June 5, Demopolls.
 Saturday, June 6, Tuscaloosa.
 Monday, June 8, Luverne.
 Tuesday, June g, Selma.
 Wednesday, June 10, Camden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Is here to stay.

Estcte of Berney Warnock, Ellen War noc.s and Annie Warnock. minors. April 2S 1903.
 This day came Turner R. weakley, guardian of said minors. and filed his ap- plication, in writing and under oath, ask ing to be allowed to sell certain real es- tate of saitl minors, in said petition de- scribed. for reinvestment.
 It is therefore ordered that said petition be set for hearing on May 22, 1903, at which time all parties in interest may ap- pear and contest the same if they see fit.
 J. P. STILES. 4-29-3t-wed Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

It is stated that the farmers in south Alabama are complaining of the drouth.
 The governor has appointed Val Tay- Tor member of the commissioners court of Green county.
 The First Baptist church at Anniston, which was damaged by a storm will be torn down and a handsome new edifice erected in it's place.
 Gadsden is contemplating building an electric car line to Attalla, and it is stated that dirt will be broken on the new pers can be signed up.
 The contract was let for the building of thirty more operatives houses in Roanoke preparatory to the enlarging of cotton factory to double it's present capacity Roanoke is enjoying a steady growth.
 Arthur Mershon, of Fairhope, is in Mo- bile today. says the Mobile Herald, buy ing goods and shipping a cargo of early vegetables raised in Baldwin county. MT. Mershon reports that beans and pota- toes are coming in in good quantities, giv- ing the boats all they can do to handle the crop
 Burglars entered the store of G. P. Cole, at Loachapoka, and blew open the safe, securing $3O2 in money and SAP in checks Mr. Cole was awakened by the noise of the explosion, and hurried to the store, hut tho culnrifs had fad rT,l,a ep,aI1 ;,o,, safe in which the money and checks were deposited was broken open with sledge hammer.
 The Gadsden Times-News says: The corps of surveyors who are laying out the line for the proposed extension of the Seaboard Air Line from Lock Three to Gadsden are near the city now and will be inside the corporate limits this week. It is stated that just as soon as the survey is completed work will com mence on the extension and be rushed to completion.
 Furnace No. 2 of the Woodstock Iron works, at Anniston, which has been un- dergoing repairs for the past several weeks, will shortly be put in blast again. When put in operation the plant will have a daily capacity of $50 tons of iron; it will give employment to a number of ad- ditional workmen and greatly increase the payroll of the company.
 More buildings are being erected in Montgomery than ever before in it's his- tory at one time, says the Montgomery Journal. These buildings are not all resi- dences but some of them are business houses, and are to be the handsomest and most costly ever erected in the city. It is estimated that over s1,OO0OO0 will be expended this year in the erection of new buildings.
 The Montgomery Journal says: M. R, Hutchison, the Alabama boy who was educated at Auburn and who has att tracted the attention of the civilized world by the invention of an electrical device with the aid of which the deaf are made to hear. passed through Montgomery Sat urday morning en route to New Orleans, where he goes to attend the meeting of the American medical association which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
VIM. C. BIBB DIES
 AT MONTGOMERY
PROMINENT LAWYER AND PoLlTI. CLAN AND ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MEN IN ALABAMA PASSES AWAY.

Montgomery, May 5.-Cspeeiai.) = Will liam Crawford Bibb. prominent lawyer and politician, died at his home here to- day. He was about 45 years old. Mr. Blbb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Range Finder Wrecked.

Newport, R. l.. May 5.-The range-find- CT tower at Fort Adams was wrecked and its valuable instruments were de- stroyed by fire today. The tower is tall structure upon the highest part of the reservation. It was strongly built of hard pine, with heavy armor plate out side for protection. The flames ate out nearly all of the woodwork
 Southern Flakes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
PULLMAN.
Prospects for Good School Are Indeed
 Bright.

Cullman, May 5.-(speciaL)--At a regu- lar meeting of the city council here last night, S. J. Griffin and S. w. Hanlin were unanimously elected as members of the board of trustees of the public school. Cullman never had brighter prospects for a first class public school The building will, 1t is said. be renodeled and greatly enlarged during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
BOYLES!

We have 40 acres adjoin. ing L. & N. Shops-key to situation. Call at once for price and terms.
 w. B. LEEDY & co.
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Fast Service "a. the Mobile q Ohio
 RaIIrcad.

Railroad for Cairo, St Louis and points in the North, East and West New equipment. through sleepers Superior service. F. 8. Hay. 6. E. P. A.. No. Commerce. street. Montgomery. Ala c. N. Shepard. O ?. A.. Aobils. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Birmingham Man Gets a Patent.

Washington, May 5.-(specfal)-A pat ent for cylinder and piston packing has been issued to John E. Douglass of Bl.- mingham and s. ". Hays of Avondaie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06
Fighter's Story
Strongest Philadelphia Fire Department the Weakest-Ganed His Strength and HeaFth by Using
 swamp-Roo the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy

MERE story he gave to special representative of Phil H adelphias great newspaper. The North American"
 will when a in such
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was we'll known throughout the state. He had served in the legislature and was recently candidate for the democratic nomination for secretary of state but withdrew before the primary on account Of declining health His trouble was acute Brlght's disease.
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HERE'S the story of who deaths door and A was saved by using Swamp-Root
 Il he to you and said My friend, do you suffer
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All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald n, graving Department.
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 my death. It was all due to kidney trou- bie. for which I could secure no relief. was under tho care of my family physi- clan for a number Of years. but he vas unable to do mo any good. also con- suited two noted specialists on kidney diseases. but they were unable to give me more than temporary xsifsf had al- ready made application to. join the army, but was turned down oH account of my bad physical condition.
 "I was advised to try that grsatesst az all edies-swAhrP-RooT.
 .T wrote to Dr. K1fmsr G O.. sz | Binghampton. N. T.. for a-saruple botties and its effect upon me was 30 noticeabf8 that went immediatelx and bought Q supplyfrom my.druggiss 1witheths result that in comparatively sbort time had entirely recovered nd1became the mau you see me now.
 'I served a number of years in the army, and for ths1pasts fOuesyears havd been connected with the Philadelphia Fire Department My work. both in the army and fighting fires in Phf1adel- ph,a. has been of the most arduons. and work that couidanot do. did not havs . strong physique.
 ''I do not know what fine words 'KidS ney Trouble" mean now. and do not sx- peot to. cannot spsals too highly of swamp-Root. A few bottias-of this great remedy did more for me than a doaan physicians couadi"
 fsisnsO HUGO HpTT.
 Ss5 stiliman, St. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-06

Hut known the strongest in the Fire Department and has taken many prizes at athletic for his prowess in the field of sports
 He is also ex-sergeant of the United States Infantry having for several years been stationed Fort Nobrar Neb Mr. Hut also served with the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment during the Spanish American war.