Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
State Marshars Club Organized at
Bloomfield.
HANKiN MEETINGS CLOSED.
Over One Hundred Members Enrolled
in New society-capt. j. w. MILF
ken of Pulaski, Suffers Attack OF
Paralysis-condition is Critical

Bloomfield March 30.--A. z. Kan
kin closed a series of temperance re-
vival meetings here Friday evening.
The organization of State Marshals
club was perfected with member
ship of more than one hundred. The |
following officers were elected: Rev
ID. A. Wickizer, president: ID. X. Al
lender vice president; P. n. Palmer.
secretary; G. A. Harter, treasurer;
Rev. J. G. Wilson, press correspond
ent. During his stay in this city Mr..
Rankin has done much to arouse the
people concerning the evils of the IL
qnor traffic, and it is common en-
preston among those who have at
tended the meetings during the past
week that he has presented many new
thoughts and arguments on the cues
ton. He has made many friends here
and should he come among us again
at some future time he will receive a
hearty welcome.
Suffers Paralytic Stroke.
Captain ]. N Milliken, postmaster
at Pulaski, suffered a severe stroke OF
paralysis: Friday 1t is said that he
was in the building used as store
: and postof1ice quarters at the time,
and feeling the stroke coming on he
hastily summoned assistance, and was
at once conveyed to his home. where
he lies in critical condition, the right
side Of his body being totally para
lived and his power of speech consid-
erably affected Captain Milliken is
respected citizen and bears an non
orablc record as a soldier in the war
of the rebellion, and his many friends
are sorry to hear OF his misfortune
hut hope that he may recuperate.
Edith Townsend daughter OF Mrs.
Anna l.. Townsend, ente tanned about
thirty OF her young friends Friday ev-
ening. it being the occasion of her
ninth birthday anniversary. Refresh
1nents were served and games were
played by the little folks, and a very
ENJOYABLE evening was spent.
j. w. johnson, of Belknap, has re-
signed the Office of justice OF the
peace and lie; yes today for Des
Moines where he has a position at the
capitol building, having received ar
appointment at the hands OF Auditor
B. F. Carroll Mr.. Johnson's famil!
will remain at Belllnap for the pres
ent and will follow when Mr. johnson
has made arrangements and secured
a desirable house. His friends arr
glad that he has secured a good posi-
ton at the Capital city.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rowe returne'
Thursday evening from an extende'
visit in southwestern Kansas
Mrs. Harvey Barker, OF Eldon, an
son Irwin spent Sunday in Ibis city a
the ho.n of her mother, Mrs. Catha
rine Dunn, returning home today.
Matte Tomey. who represented tn
Bloomfield high school in the distric
declamatory contest at Corning
March 81, won second place in tn
humorous class. This entities Mis-
Tomey to enter the state declamator
contest which will be held in May
The prize which she received was
very handsomely engraved silver met
al and of which she and her friend
are Justly proud. Miss Tomey pos
sesses more than ordinary ability i
rendering humorous pieces, and thos
who compete against her in the stat
contest will find her worthy con
petitcr and amply able to hold he
own, and it is confidently believe
here that she will stand very goo
chance OF carrying Off first honors
the state contest.