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New-York tribune., 1903-07-23
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following petitions in bankruptcy were fled
yesterday with the clerk of the United States Dis
trct Court
New-York tribune., 1903-07-23

Brings mail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
DIRECTORS.

J..
THOMPSON presden Raleigh Cotton Mills
CAREY HUNTER sup Central Life Insurance Company
r ANI2Y, Penna
THos II BRIGGS OF H. Hardware.
JOSHUA HILL of Teral
JAMES Of SHEPHERD shepherd
HENRY LONDON Attorney Pttsboro X.
JOHN SCOTT Capitalist. Sanford, N
rector American Tobacco Co. Durham " c.
y DIKE President Fidelity Durham. " c.
Clayton Ban king Co, Clayton NJ O.
FRED PHILIPS Capitalist y. C. -
D y COOPER Capitalist Henderson. n. c. sT-wyg
President Virginia Cotton Mills wTFJ T
Depository 10 North carln
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

OUR FIRE-PR0OF VAULT
Fitted up with Burglar-Proof Safe with
Time Locks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22
Facts to Remember.

corporations for the
wery diamonds ana
be
them 8 not be in the South
making changes
opening CT all customers
facility accommodation which
their balances Southern Banking lns
tuition is better prepared to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-22

OFFICERS.
J. J. THOMAS. President B. s. JERMAN Cashier
ALE 4 THOMPSON vicepres H Assistant Cashier
JAMES e. SHEPHERD, Attorney.
R b. AND CAREY j. HUNTER
Depository of North Carolina County OF Wake
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
A THOUSAND WEDDINGS
Rev. Moses Downing Of
Bloomfield, Holds An
Unique Record.

Bloomfield, Nov. 27.-(special) J.
"Whom God hath joined together, let
no man put asunder.''
For the one-thousandth time these
solemn words have passed the lips of
Rev. NJ. Downing, united in Hymen's
bonds thousand pairs of lives, and
"Uncle Nose, as he is Familiarity
known throughout Davis county is
still, as he terms it. Sin the marry
ing business" For years he has lived
in Davis county. as boy and man. He
has served the people as school
teacher, minister of gospel, and as a
public official, and his name is house
hold word throughout the entire
county
"Uncle Nose is a preacher of the old
school. He first entered the ministry
when little more than a boy, and on
February %, 1868, he performed his
first marriage ceremony. He delights
In the fact that the couple who stood
before him on that occasion to answer
the solemn questions ne then asked Tor
the FIRST time. are still living. They
are Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Ritz. who re-
side on farm in Union township,
Davis county.
Moses Downing was born in Foun.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
Pan.An7ericau EXPOSITION. '

four hundred pounds, that he had prob
ably eaten all the food supplied for the
inmates. In reply to direct question
whether there was man there by the
name of Jim Sawyer, Mr.. Waters said
"yes," but that he was sick abed and
had been for the last week.
He coughs awful said Waters;
sin fact, had to change his room be-
cause the rest of us couldn't sleep.
When we tried to move him he became
sort of crazy like, and it took three on
us to get him out of the room and
take him upstairs. He, seems sot on
getting back in that room. The other
day he crawled down stairs and we
found him trying to get into the room,
but | had it locked and we had anoth-
er fight to get him upstairs again"
"Well,'' said Quincy, Il would like
to see him; it may be he is a distant
relative of our family. My father
wishes me to talk with him and make
the inquiry anyway"
what moueht your name be?"
asked Mr.. Waters.
"My name is Quincy Adams Saw
yer"
oh, yes, remember you" said Wa
tiers. Wasn't you the singer that Mr.
Strout hired to come down from Bos-
ton to sing at his concert Strout told
| me he paid you $50 for singing that
night and by gosh it was worth it."
| Quincy was not q profane young
man. but he had to smother an oath
on hearing that. NHe replied, Eyes,
sang that night
"And,' said Waters didn't you
whistle that piece, Listen to the Bobo-
link fne?"
Here, Sam" said he to young fell
low who appeared in sight, SHOW this
gentleman ND to Jim Sawyer's room;
I'm getting kind Of pussy, and don't
go upstairs much"
i Sam performed his mission and Quinn
cy was ushered into the room and
found himself with the sick man.
SIS your name James Sawyer" ask
ed Quincy.
/ Yes said the man. az used to be
proud of it once"
did you have brother?" asked
Quincy.
/ well" said jim. 81 don't think he
would be proud of me now. so | guess
l won't claim any relationship"
/ Quincy stopped for moment Evi
i IDENTIFY the mans pride would keep him
from telling anything about himself
He would try him on new tack. The
nan had long fit of coughing. When
it had subsidized, Quincy said. at wear
lies you to talk. | will do the talking
and if what saw is true you can nod
your head" Quincy continued, "Youl
name is James Edward Sawyer. YOU
brothers. name was Nathaniel" The
man opened his eyes wide and looked
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
coIonist Rates to California.

coIonist Rates to California.
Another period of low rates to Cali.
fornia has been arranged for by the
Rock Island System.
The first selling date is September
Is; the last, November 80. The rates
are the same as were in effect last
spring.
$4,000 from Chicago.
S31.00 from Peoria and Rock Is
land.
1920 from st. Paul and Minneap
oils.
$31.7O from Cedar Rapids.
$29.25 from Des Moines.
$500 from Missouri river points.
Corresponding reductions from all
other Rock Island stations.
Tickets are good in tourist sleeping
cars.
Go now before the rush begins
There will be no reduced rates TO Cali
fornia during the winter.
The Rock Island System offers tive
routes TO California Scenic" and
Southern"
Ask nearest Rock Island ticket
agent for folder, Across the Cont
nent in Tourist Sleeping Car" i
gives full information.
S. Il. Boyd. d. P. A., Davenport. la
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01

tain county, Indiana, January 10, 1888.
In 1913 he came to Iowa with his wild
owed mother, and they resided for
some years on a farm in Salt Creek
township, this county. There the son
grew to manhood. At the early age
OF IL years he was united in marriage
with Martha Robbins, who is still liv-
ing. They have four sons. all of whom
live in Oklahoma
During the winter of 1886, Mr..
Downing taught his first term of
school, and for period of twenty
three years he acted as pedagogue in
the schools of this county Entering
the ministry he was appointed pastor
of the Mount Gilead church in Salt
Creek township, and for fifteen years
he acted in that capacity. In 1870 he
was elected county superintendent of
schools, holding the Office one term.
He also served two years as deputy
county treasurer under ]. N. Sloan, a
son of Judge Robert Sloan, OF Keo-
sauqua. In 1885 he was elected re
curdsr of deeds for Davis county, and
held this Office through three terms
At present he Is deputy recorder under
P. r. Jarvis.
Uncle Nose" probably holds the
record for Iowa AT least. and might
well lay claim TO the distinction OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
COMMITTEE OF TWELVE CAM
vAssED WAPELLo COUNTY
TO AID RAILROAD.
MANY FAMILIAR NAMES
Citizens Held Meeting at Court House
Fifty Years Ago to Discuss and Fur
ther Sale of Bonds to Secure ottum-
was First Railroad.

Fifty years ago there was held at the
old court house a meeting of the citi-
zens of Ottumwa and residents of this
vicinity at which the matter OF COM
pleting the subscriptions to the Bur.
lington railroad bond issue which
should insure the railroad line for
Wapello county was placed in the
hands of committee of twelve who
were to make an active canvass OF
the entire county. Among these
twelve men, who were able in a very
short time to report the subscription
completed are several names, that re-
present number of the oldest famil-
les in the county.
The following report of this meet
ing as published in the Courier of that
early date will be interesting not only
to the old but to the more recent set.
tiers Of Wapello county:
Railroad Meeting.
cat a large and enthusiastic meet.
ing of the citizens of Ottumwa and
vicinity held at the court house on
Tuesday evening last Joseph Hayne
Esq, was called to the chair and r.
H. Warden was appointed secretary
The object of the meeting as stat
ed by Judge y. Biggs to hear a re.
port from d, r. lnskeep, Esq, as to
what was done in regard TO our rail
road project at the meeting at Bur,
lington on the 18th inst. and TO con
suit as to what further steps should be
taken to insure the building of the
road
MIR. 1nskeep then addressed the
meeting briefly. stating that all the
amendments proposed were adopted
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01

and that 1t was absolutely necessary
for Wapello and the other countieS
on the line to raise their quotas OF
private stock to insure the road. Mr..
|. alluded to the difficulty of getting
individuals to subscribe stock and
gave the meeting history at length
of the progress of building railroads in
Ohio and their effect on the market
and the price of property. Mr..
stated that real estate subscriptions
would be taken and set forth in very
clear manner the duty of our citizens
in the matter. The stock books were
then presented TO the meeting and the
sum of $500 additional stock was
taken.
"On motion of r. H. Warden a COM
mittee of twelve was appointed to
canvass the county and solicit sub
scriptions of stock ID. P. Inskeep, S.
B. Turner. J. D. Devin, c. c.. Warden,
e. Washburn, J. Hawley, j. Hayne, r.
H. Warden. P. c. Jeffries, Silas Os-
born. J. Leighton, A. j. Spaulding
were appointed said committee.
con motion of j. d. Devin said com.
mittee is instructed to report pro,
soA Soo az q ollouu iuCSCin6 W JIG uClu
at the court house on Saturday even.
ing the 10th at early candlelight.
ION motion of T. G. Given, Resolved
that every citizen consider himself a
committee of one, whose especial du
ty it shall be to report to this commit.
tee as to where and of whom stock
can be obtained.
"On motion Of D. P. Inskeep, Resolv.
ed that we know no such word as fail
and that we will use every effort in
our power to make up the necessary
amount of stock.
"On motion of E. Washburn. Re
solved that the proceedings be publish.
ed in the Courier.
"On motion adjourned.
Jos. Hayne. chairman,
"R. H. Warden, secretary"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
CHAPTER XIV.

Z.
Ezekiel Pettengill owned what Dea-
con Mason did not-a nice carryall and
good road horse. Ezekiel would fix
no price, but Quincy would not drive
him unless he paid for the use of the
team. One dollar for half a day, two
dollars for whole day, were the pric-
es finally fixed upon.
, Quincy drove first to Mrs, Putnam's.
AS he was ascending the steps the
front door was opened and Indy stood
there to welcome him, which she did
: by extending her hand and then show
ing him into the parlor. She was evil
! IDENTIFY on the point of going out, for
she had on her outdoor garments. AT
ter few commonplace relating to
health and the weather, Quincy alb
ruptly approached the object of his
visit by saying, Il received your letter,
Miss Putnam, and | have come to see
ii can be of any service to you"
"On! ! know you can said Indy
you are wealthy"
. II beg your pardon" interposed Quin-
cy II am not what they call a wealthy
young man; the fact that my father is
possessed of large fortune has prob
ably given rise to the incorrect impress
sion just repeated by YOU
II understand" said Indy, with a
laugh. What I meant to say was
that you are undoubtedly acquainted
with wealthy gentlemen, who know
the best ways of investing money.
find my money great trouble to me,
she continued. Il had $4,000 invested
in a first mortgage, but the property
has been sold and the money repaid tc
me, and don't know what to do with
it,
"The obvious thing to do" remarked
Quincy, sis to invest it at once, so that
it will begin paying you interest"
THAT is just what l wished to see
you about" responded Indy. How
would you advise me to invest it?" She
+ asked.
4 would not presume" replied Quin
cy, sto give positive advice in such ;
case. / would go either to Foss 6
Follansbee, or Braithwaite & Mellen
OF perhaps Rothwell Brothers & Co
look over the securities they have TO
sale and make my own selection, if
were in your place.
Indy was manifestly disappointe,
at Quincys polite refusal to recon
mend any particular security, but sh
evidently realized that further argr
ment or entreaty would be useless, S
she quickly changed the subject by re
marking that her mother had consider
able money invested, but that she wa
a woman who never took any advic
and never gave any.
81 wonder who my mother is goin
to leave her money to-? Do you know
MIR. Sawyer"
Quincy replied that he did not. ''Bu
she did tell me that by the terms c
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
SYNOPSIS.

Story opens December 81, 1876, at
Mason's Corner, near Boston, Mass,
Introducing the reader to the queer
country people of that place and OF
Eastborough Center and West East
borough, both nearby. Quincy Adams
is staying at Deacon Abraham Ma
sons for an indefinite time, and by
his courtesy to the deacon's daughter
Hulda, and the other young women, ne
incurs the hatred of Obediah Strout,
the singing master, and Ezekiel Pet
tingill, a young farmer who loves HUI
dy. Strout's enmity grows from day
to day. but Quincy has firm friend
in Hiram, the man of all work at
Deacon Masons. Quincy visits Uncle
Ike Pettingill, . retired Boston bust
ness man and an eccentric half her
init, who is also the uncle of Ezekiel
Pettingill. To him Quincy bears a
letter from his father, the Hon. Ma,
thaniel Sawyer of Boston, who is an
like the old man despite his eccentri-
cities. Strout fails in an effort to en-
list Ezekiel on his side in his war
against Quincy. He gets Bob Wood,
the village bully to insult Quincy, who
promptly thrashes Wood and offers TO
whip Strout. Quincy calls at the Put-
nam home, finds Indy absent and re-
iCeIVGS lEOlll Tie Slulpie oid loinS -
story of the family together with the
information that he has caused a mis-
understanding between Hubby Mason
and Ezekiel Pettengill. He decides to
go and live with Uncle Ike and leave
the Masons alone. Quincy then takes
Hulda for a little ride and tells her he
b going to leave. They are thrown
from the buggy and Huldys arm IS
broken. Ezekiel's sister. Alice, has lost
her eyesight, and her brother brings
her home. Uncle Ike yields to the en-
treaties of his niece and nephew ana
goes to live with them at his invita-
ton Quincy also takes quarters at
the Pettengill homestead, where he IS
received by Ezekiel on friendly terms.
After visit to Hubby, during which
she apologies abjectly for her part in
his troubles, Quincy returns to his
room and is surprised TO find "a letter
from Lindy Putnam, in which he asks
him to call with regard to u business
matter. Another letter from his fath-
or tells him that Jim Sawyer, dying
i'll the Marlborough poorhouse, may be
his rrcle, the "black sheep" of the
Sawyer family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
A PoIiceman,s Testimony.

J. N. Patterson, night policeman Of
Nashau, Ia, writes: Last winter
had bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any bene-
fit. A friend recommended Foley's
Honey and Tar and two thirds of
bottle cured me. consider it the
greatest cough medicine in the world
For sale by w. 2. Elliott, corner on
Main and Court streets.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
HE JoKED WITH DEATH.
keokuk County Young Man Takes Fa.
tai Dose of Strychnine.

Sigourney, Nov. 2s.-George Kline,
Il young farmer, is lying at the point
of death at his home four miles east
of Lancaster, from the effects of tax
ing too much poison. Several days
ago he purchased a phial of strych-
nine to kill rats around his barn. and
in the evening at the supper table he
drew the phial from his pocket and
laughingly remarked he wondered how
much it would take to kill two-leg-
ged rat. Not knowing the power of
the drug he placed a pinch of it on
his tongue. The dose was not large
enough to produce instant death. but
no hopes are entertained for his re-
coyery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01

having performed more marriage cere-
monies than any other man. He has
always been popular, and for that rea-
son largely he has been called upon
by lovers, old and young, ever since
the call 10 arms in the dark days Of
the ctvil war brought headsrrong
maidens TO their senses. and TO Uncle
Moses" door He laughingly asserts
that he has always answered all calls
readily, and that even runaway
couples may approach his door at any
hour. day or night. without fear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
you; her maiden name was Eunice

you; her maiden name was Eunice
Raymond"
The man started up in bed, resting
on his elbow. How did you know all
this?" asked he. who has told you
this? Who are you?"
The eXertion and the rapid speaking
brought on another fit of coughing and
he fell back on mis- pillow.
'If what l have said is true re-
marked Quincy quietly, your brother,
Nathaniel, is my father. and am your
nephew, Quincy Adams Sawyer"
who sent YOU to see me?" asked
the man.
Ito be continued Thursday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
TO LAY CORNER STONE.
First Baptist Church Will Have Az
pirate Services on the Occasion.

pirate SERVICES on the Occasion.
The corner stone of the new First
Baptist church, which is located on
the corner of North Court and West
Fifth streets, will be laid Wednesday
afternoon, December 2. at O'clock.
On account of the chilly weather, ap-
propriate services will be held in the
First Presbyterian church at the
conclusion of which all those
in attendance will go to the
church, where the corner stone
will be laid. The program Civ
ing the speakers and their subjects
has not yet been completed. The work
on the church is rapidly progressing
The entire basement has been com
pleted, and one story of brick is near
ing completion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
ATLANTIC cHAuTAuoUA.
Articles of Incorporation For the In
stitution are Filed.

Atlantic, Nov. 2S.-The articles Of
incorporation of the Atlantic Chau-
tauqua association have been filed in
the office of the county recorder, with
a capital stock of $4,000, in shares of
$25 each. The officers are: President,
j. S. Harlan; vice president, DIR. ]. M.
Emmert; treasurer, r. H. Shiflett;
secretary, b. U. Wood directors, DR..
Z. S. Hill, c. p. Meredith, j. Christen-
sen, H. NJ. Boorman and ]. B. Rocka-
fellow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
New Germ Destroyer.

DR.. Kings New Discovery kills con-
sumption and grip germs. Cures
coughs, colds and lung troubles or no
pay. soc. $1.00. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
Goes from BAD to Worse.

Always true of constipation. 1t be-
gins many maladies, but DIR. Kings
New Life Pills cllre or no pay Only
25c. Il. y. Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
To cure a Cold in One pav.

TO Cure Cold m One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-01
EMPEROR wlrHDRAws OFFER.
Will Give Cup Race For Trans Allan
tic Race in 1905,

Berlin, Nov. 2S.-Emperor William
has Withdrawn his offer of a cup for
a trans Atlantic yacht race III 1904,
on account of his health and has SUBJ
stituted for the offer a cup to be raced
for in 1905
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-10
ELECTION AT FALLS CITY
Close Contest Between License and
Anti-License Elements.

The election at Falls City on
Monday was closely contested, and
resulted in a victory for the element
in favor of licensing saloons. The
fight was a very close one, how.
ever, and in many instances the
difference in the votes of opposing
candidates did not amount to more
than one or two either way. The
Prohibitionists elected the Mayor,
w. H. Milligan, and one Council
man, Joseph Trueax, and the
Citizens party captured the re-
mainder of the ticket. One hundred
and ten votes were cast.
The officers elected are: Mayor,
W. H. Milligan; councilman-at-
large, S. H. Tetherow; auditor,
A. N. Robinson; marshal, Warren
Wright; councilmen, George Gard
ner, A. ]. Syron, Zim Hinshaw
and Joseph Trueax.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-10
Played Out.

DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED BY using
Acker's Dyspepsia Teblets. One littla
Tablet will give immediate relief or money
refunded. Sold In handsome tin boxes
at 25 cents. Belt & Cherrington. Dallas,
Oregon.
Dull Headache, Pains iE various parts
Of the body Sinking at the Pit Of the
Stomach, Loss OF Appetite, Feverishness,
Pimples or Sores are all positive evidences
Of impure blood. No matter how it be-
came so, It must be purified in order to
obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir
has never failed to cure Scrofulous OF
syphilitic poisons or any other blood
diseases. II Is certainly a wonderful
remedy and we sell every bottle on a posi-
tive guarantee. Belt & Cherrington, Dali
las, oregon.
EXPERIENCE IS TE1a BEST teacher.
Use Acker's English Remedy in any
case Of coughs, cold or aoup. Should Il
fail to give Immediate relief money re-
funded 25 cts. and 50 cSs Belt & Cher
rlngton. Dallas. Oregon.
ACKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS ars
sold on a positive guarantee. Cures heart
burn, raising Of the food distress after
eating or any form OF dyspepsia, One
little tablet gives immediate reflex. =
ets. and 50 cts. Belt 8 cherrington.
Dallas. Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-04-10
Old
Soldiers Subject to
Aches and Pains.
/ Have My Share-I
Find Relief In
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
and Nervine.

81 can cheerfully recommend DR.. Miles
Anh-Pain Pills as first-class in every respect.
They have done wonders for me. | was a
soldier in the late war and am subject to and
have my share Of the aches and pains from
the hardship that usually falls to the lot Of
the soldiers who saw service. Ant1-Pain Pills
never fail to relieve the rheumatic twInges,
headache or other pains A number Of old
comrades IN this vicinity who have used DR..
Miles Restorative Tonic, Nervine and Nerve
and Liver Pills speak highly Of their virtues
in every respect. My health is greatly i'm
proved, thanks to your Restorative Nervine,
with the exception of an old wound which
troubles me somewhat" - TIMOTHY ].
LYNCH, 9TH Regt. Maryland Vol. INIT, The
Dalles, Oregon.
Rheumatic twinges, headache, and the
pains of disordered stomach are frequent
reminders of the strain and hardships Of an
army campaign. In all such cases the nerves
are affected too seriously to right themselves,
and prompt treatment is necessary. The best
treatment consists of DR.. Miles Restorative
Nervine, which restores vitality to the nerves
and helps them to throw of various dis rderS
which bring aboac pain and suffering. There
is nothing 50 good for the stomach and bow
els as DR.. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. They
act directly upon the nerves Of the digestive
)rgans, speedily restoring them to normal
activity.
All druggists cell and guarantee kTst bot
tie DR. Miles Remedies. Send for tree book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co. Elkharts Ind.