Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28

and visitors to the church. The pro
gram from beginning to end was pleas
ing. The music was exceptionally
fine. Orations, ',Ability Versus Oppor-
tunity," by Josie Elizabeth Jones, was
we'll composed, and a voice of sweet
ness and freedom in delivery held the
attention of the large audience; I'm
portance of the Morning" was given
deep thought by Mary Alice Maris, and
the truths which she told her hearers
softly and with self-confldence, were
distinctly heard and hush and silence
showed the deep impression of her
words. Claudius X. Hayes mastered
THE Mission Of Discomfort" His
theme was we'll chosen and ably pre-
pared. Time is too short and the du-
ties of life too important. Discomfort
should not be allowed to intrude. His
production was fine. His bright and
CHEEKY manner of delivery won high
eulogy. The close application of the
members of the class of 1903 has won
for themselves the appreciation of
teachers and students and the esteem
of their friends.
On Saturday evening, May a. re.
ception for the class of 1903 of the
Salem high school was held at the
home of Prof. F. S. Hill. Those pres
ent were Miss Amy Bliss, assistant
principal; William Sinclair. Claudius
sephine Jones, of the class of 1908;
Misses Edith Turner, Mary Bliss and
Florence Edwards of the class of 1904;
and Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Hill. The Sa.
lem High School Alumni association
was organized and the following off
GERS chosen: President, Claudius
Hayes; secretary. Josie Jones, and
class historian, Mary Maris. Refresh
ments were served, after which the
young people proceeded to have good
time by means of a prize question quo
tation contest and various games
Prof. Hill and wife were very ably as
sisted in entertaining the young peo-
pie by Miss Bliss. At late hour the
guests departed expressing their ap-
probation of the evenings entertain
ment
Bert Foster and Mrs G. E. Way re.
ceived word Friday afternoon announc
ing the death of their mother, Mrs
L dAh foSlSls Which oSSuilCd at al a
pahoe, Neb. The remains arrived al
Salem Sunday afternoon. Funeral ser.
vices were conducted at the residence
Monday morning by Rev. Sinclair, pas.
tor of the M. E. church. assisted by
Rev. Roberts, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, of which she was mem.
ber Interment was made in the Low
ell cemetery The deceased had quite
recently gone to Nebraska to visit hel
son, r. F. Foster. and family, and the
news of her sudden demise was a
shock to her children and friends.
few months since her husband pre-
ceded her to the beautiful world be
yond.
Mrs John Garretson was called from
Keokuk to Salem Saturday by the sud
den illness of her aunt Mrs D. S. KEEL
| Ter.
| Rev. George Mcclellan, pastor of the
Friends church at Chapel, Mo-. attend
ed Friends quarterly meeting at Chest
nut Hill.
Mrs Will Hawkins and her little
grandson. Merrill, who has been a Wis
itor with his grandparents the past
| two weeks, will go to Keokuk Friday
| wi IldN VIII NlSll ASl oOll, Il dhf
Hawkins; her brother. L. Weller; he,
sister, Mrs Heintz, all of Keokuk 6
sister, Mrs Richardson. of Quincy. Ill.
and a sister, Mrs Shook, of Center
Vile, will also be visitors with her al
Keokuk 1t will be pleasant family
/ reunion.
Next Saturday Decoration day viii
be observed by arrangements which
will be appropriate, and call to mem
DRY the heroic deeds of the nation!
dead. will soon be completed. Orator
/ by Rev. Beardsley in the afternoon
decoration of graves by members of G
A. r., school children, etc.
Mrs Dora Wood of Walden, ILL.,. |!
with her sister. Mrs Alvin Jones, wht
is still quite ill. Gilbert Bailey, brothe
/ of Mrs Jones, with his wife and chill
dren, arrived from Salina, Kan, las
week. Mrs Gilbert Bailey will enjo.
a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mr.
James Brown.
Mr. and Mrs ]. T. Ingrim returnet
Saturday from attending the G. A. n
encampment at Cedar Rapids. and ;
visit with Mrs Ingrim's sister, Mr.
lamar Black at Belle PLANE.
| fiiudy SfCliu6, d. IL. souooh civ
family arrived home after five months
visit with relatives in California.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins, who spen
the past week at the home of thei
son. Will Hawkins and family, lief
Friday evening for Keokuk, wher
they will visit relatives before they re
turn to their home at Basco, III.
1 Miss Maud Hawkins was at Hills
boro Friday and Saturday
4 Mr.. and Mrs John Lopez are enioyin
a visit with his sister, Mrs Jane Weeks
from Kansas.
C. ]. DeLashmutt conducted service
for Rev. Tenant, at Stockport, SUI
day.
Jerome Eiglime is having new bar
erected
Prohibitionists of Henry county wi
meet at the court house at Mt. PIE;
SAINT next Saturday.
Mrs John Garretson of Keokuk. wa
called to Salem Saturday by the il
ness of her aunt, Mrs d. S. Keller.
Mrs Ed. Linn and little Harold e
route from Donnellson to Hillsbor,
fstnnnad at Salem Saturday and visite