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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-24
BURNS HARDY HOME
Fire Destroys $4,000 Bloomfield
Residence Yesterday.
INSURANCE SAID TO Be $500
Blaze in Elegant Home Gets Beyond
Control and Races Residence to the
Ground-Greater Part of Furnish
ings Are Saved.

Bloomfield, Feb. 20.-(SpeciaD =
Notwithstanding the strenuous efforts
of the fire department and citizens of
Bloomfield, fire which started late
yesterday afternoon totally destroyed
the residence of Baptist Hardy, caus-
ing loss of $4,000, partially covered
by insurance. Part of the household
goods were saved.
Origin Unknown.
Just how the fire originated is not
definitely known. 1t is stated, howev-
er, that Mr. Hardy had had trouble
with some of the water pipes in the
house freezing and that he had se--
cured machine thawer to put the
plumbing of the house in working or
der. This had been placed in the rear
part of the first story, and as the
flames were first discovered in this
part OF the residence. it is supposed
they We're started by the thawer.
The alarm was Immediately given
and the fire department and citizens
rushed to the scene of the blaze. The
blaze had, by this time, spread to 9TH
err parts of the house. A bucket bri-
gade was formed and the department
made every possible use of the city
water facilities, but it was soon dis.
covered that in the face of the most
vigorous efforts the fire was making
rapid Roadway. Attention was then
turned to the assistance of those who
had been working TO remove the
household goods. In the face of. the
smoke and blaze the furnishings OF
the house We're carried from the burn.
ing building, until almost overcome
by the intense heat and flames, the
fire fighters were compelled to cease
their efforts.
Was Frame House.
Mr.. Hardy's residence, located in
theh north part of the city, was a
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EddyyjIle,

EOOyVlIiSs
Eddyvile Feb. 20.-The funeral of the
late I. S. Riggs, who died so suddenly Sun
day forenoon. was held Wednesday after
noon at 30 o'clock from the Baptist
church, OF which he was member. Rev
Yard, of Pella, and Rev Davies. of Ottum.
wa, conducted the services. and Day lodge,
A. F. & A. NJ. had charge of the funeral.
Although the day was quite cold the church
was packed and all could not gain adms.
sion. Among those present from distance
We're A. IA. McHahan, of Oklahoma, a
brother-in-aw of the deceased: D. f. Nor.
ey, of Ottumwa; Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Mel.
son, Mrs Th0s. Lewis and daughter, Miss
Gre, c. p. Sipes, Mrs. Geo. Middleton and
John Slemmons, of Oskaloosa, together
with the intimate relatives who reside at
distance. The place of interment was
Highland cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard. of near Abba. Wis.
tied a few days ago with Mrs. Howard S
mother. Mrs. Joe Watkins.
Mr.. Heron, a former citizen of this
place, arrived Monday for a visit with his
sister, Mrs. Jonathan Linderman, north OF
town.
The first of the series of entert ailments
to be presented by the Epworth League OF
the Methodist Episcopal church was giver
last evening, lasting from s O'Clock unit
9:15, and was composed of musical mum
bers. The attendance was fairly good, but
owing to several of the participants not
being present several numbers had to be
omitted. The -Four r orchestra also failed
to be there. Rev. W. 4. Howe sang two
very comical songs which were much ap
plauded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Emanuel visited a
few days ago with Mrs. Emanuel's sister
Mrs. Ben Townsley. at Kennebec
Miss Grace Stonaller, of Pella. arrived
Tuesday to be the guest of her friend, Miss
81 n,,,,l liz, hi ,,la ,N,.an
other relatives and friends.
Jas. T. Johnson, who was taken serious
ly i'll at the home of his brother, Mel John
son. has so far recovered that he was able
to be taken to his home north of town
Wednesday.
c. Whitlock. of Osceola, was II town a
few days ago visiting and transacting bust
ness
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-24
Increase of Population.

Great changes had been made in the
country in these fifty years. The popula-
ton had increased at an unthought of
rate and was rapidly spreading westward.
And yet Jefferson said in 1903 that the
population would be 1000 years in reach.
ing the west. In 1900 the population of
the country was not greater than that of
the state of Illinois now, but in the year
1926 it had gained 100000. In 1900 it is
estimated that the United States had a
population of 100000 vet there were but
about 100000 voters. This was due to the
stringent laws of the time and the re-
strictions that were imposed upon voters.
In some states certain amount of prop
erty had to be owned before Il man was
given a vote, and in seven states it was
necessary to belong to one church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-24

R @ R I gf pS S l and
LSdia Co.
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Calhoun and Clay Appear.

Immediately after the war of 1912 Sc
ries of beneficial measures We're adopted.
The national bank was restored and Il
protective tariff was naugurated. Then
came broader class of statesmen. CAL
houn and Clay appeared before the pub
lie and both advocated Il general system
of civic improvements. 1t was commonly
said the republican party had swallowed
the federalists. 1t was not, however, so
much an absorption of the fcderalists by
the republicans as the assimilation of the
views of the federalists by the republi-
capS
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Was Frame House.

Mr. Hardy's residence, located in
theh north part of the city, was
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CONGRESS Made choice.


From among these four the people were
obliged to make choice for the presi-
dency in 1924. The campaign was attended
with greater excitement and when the
vote was counted the result of the electo-
raj vote was us follows: jackson received
nlnety-nine votes. Adams eighty-four, Craw-
ford forty-one. and Clay thirty-seven. For
the second time the house of representa-
tives was called upon to make II choice,
neither candidate having received u ma
jority of the votes cast as required. Clay
was left out as the house was empowered
to vote on the three candidates receiving
the largest number of votes, and although
he was left out of the race he was yet
a power as his influence and his following
We're all that was necessary to decide the
contest.
Clay Accused of Bargaining.
"Clay made up his mind to give his
strength to Adams, and when jackson and
Crawfords friends discovered this they re-
and JacksonS sympathZers had a card
published claiming that Clay had entered
into a bargain with Adams whereby he
was to be given the portfolio of secretary
of state in return for throwing his sup
port to the New York candidate. Both
Jackson and Adams vigorously denied this
but the statement nevertheless left Q
sting.
House Elects Adams.
when the house of representatives met
thirteen states voted for Adams. seven fol-
Jackson and four for Crawford Whel
the same day Adams asked Clay to be his
secretary of state the belief in the minds
of the jackson Sympathizers that there
was conspiracy was confirmed. Thus
Jackson was defeated although he had re
ceived a majority of the popular vote.
Jackson Again Nominated.
'In October, 1925, the Kentucky legis
lature nominated Jackson as It's candidate
for the presidency in 1928 and the cam
paign was at once begun. All the meas
ures of the administration were antagoniz
ed by Jacksons friends and bitter fight
was carried on during the four years. Ii
the first presidential message Adams fay
ored many measures that were consid
cred visionary by Jackson's friends ant
| furnished them with an arsenal of weap
ons to use during the coming campaign
The era of good feeling was at an enc
and the republican party of Jefferson wa.
at an end
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"The Era of Good Feeling"

ne Era OF GOOD Feeling.
'lt is customary to speak of the second
administration of Monroe as THE Era of
Good Feeling yet at that time Washing
ton was involved in a series of fractional
intrigues, the worst ever seen at the ma
tional capital and there was little good
feeling among politicians. There We're
seventeen candidates for the presidency in
1924, but only four survived. Crawford,
who was Madsons secretary of state, was
at the first the strongest candidate. He
had much influence and used the powers
of his office to further his candidacy. John
Quincy Adams had been nominated by
the New York legislature. but he at the
first was but an Indifferent candidate.
Adams would never seek office while his
rivals left no stone unturned to advance
their candidacy. He was an anstere man
who was respected for his virtues but did
not gain votes by them.
Clay and jackson Named.
"IIow different Henry Clay. This stur
dy Kentuckian had strong virtues but he
also had strong faults and it was difficult
to see which it was that endeared him
most to his friends, From most sue
ccssful law practice Clay entered con-
gress and of1lciated as speaker for a num-
Der of years. The other on the list was
Andrew jackson. the hero of the Indian
wars. When Jackson's name was pre-
scented Thomas Jefferson said he was the
one man in the country most unfit for the
nrpsidency
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29
LAUGH AND GROW FAT j..

Is an old familiar expression but per-
sons with a disordered stomach or dys-
pepscia have neither inclination or
strength to laugh heartily Dyspepsia
and dependency are twin sisters. Get
rid OF your dyspepsia and despondency
will take it's fight. and you will feel like
laughter.
Sour stomachs make sour lives. Strong
storaachs. able to digest and assimilate
food taken, makes every nerve and fibre
OF the body tingle with new life and
energy. Every mouthful Of food taken
into a sound stomach, properly assimilat-
ed, adds weight and strength. You do not
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stomach specific ever discovered The
first dose gives immediate relief. and in
n short time n will make your stomach
over and you will gain I'm weight and
strength. because the strength OF the
body depends upon the strength OF the
stomach.
prominent physician has well said
that no man is stronger than his stom-
ach. .Chase's Dyspepsia Cure II made to
cure but one disease-dyspepsia. which
means indigestion and all stomach trou-
bles IL is not advertised as a cure-all.
Cure-alls usually cure nothing.
Chases Dyspepsia Cure has made more
lean people fat. more sour people happy
and more sick stomachs well than any
other known remedy ~ r. a prompt. posi-
tive. permanent prescription for sick
stomschs It never fails.
Price. fifty cents and one dollar a bottle
For sale and guaranteed by all druggists
or sent. charges prepaid. upon receipt of
the price. by the Chase Manufacturing
company OF Newblrgh, ~. 7.
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TIvERT0N.

The regular meeting OF Namquit
grange. p. OF r.. was held on Wednesday
evening at the Grange hall. Tiverton
Four corners.
There were seven deaths in town dur
ing the month OF April. the age OF the
oldest death beng Henry w. Hart. 81
years. the oldest female death 20 years.
the youngest death Robert Henry Slater.
years 10 months.
Miss Hattie n. White leaves town to-
day for two or three DAYS visit to his
parents residing In Plymouth. Mass
Mrs Il. G. Engle OF New Jersey. has
tskcn n cottage on the east shore for the
seascn.
Mrs u. r Medbury of Providence, IL
in town for = few days
The Portsmouth Park Land company
has awarded the contracts for the erect
ion OF q plant 10 supply the park with q
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row by the carrying out OF the program
published In the News several days ago.
The Naval Reserves and the Sons of Vet
erans will assist Bucklin post In the OBJ
servance OF the day.
After the decoration of the graves OF
deceased soldiers the veterans and their
guests will return to the hall in Rays
block. where refreshments will be dis
pensed by Buckln Relief corps.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Nothing doing in court this morning.
New railings have been provided at sew
eral places on Pawtucket avenue.
This afternoon the civil session OF the
Seventh district court will be held.
This morning there was a keeper In one
OF the local grocery stores.
There il very heavy traffic OF coal from
Wilkesbarre Pier just now. There were
nearly 200 loaded cars in the yard yester-
day. Two five-masters are unloading
there and a four-master at harrington
dock.
There was an unusually high tide both
yesterday and today. There were cor
respondingly low tides and many people
were out in search OF the famous Rhode
Island clam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29
EOGEWOOD.

on account OF the races at Fall River
the Edgewood Yacht club decided 10 post
pone their regatta tomorrow and allow
as many OF the home boats as care TO
attend those events. The new club house
will receive its warming. however. with "A
social time and dance In the evening.
The work OF the carpenters has been
about completed and when IL II open for
inspection the members and ladies VIII
find "a model summer home for their
enjoyment. The hall Is commodious
room on the upper story. and ~ T. TO be
decorated by II. G. II. Tinkham OF Provi-
dence. The arrangements for the house
warming are. I'm charge OF committee
comprising Charles L. Brown. IA. w. Full
ford and II. r. Nennerbeck.
The Edgcwood Tennis club is To hold
Its handicap tournament tomorrow at It's
courts on Warwick avenue. large
number Of entries have been secured for
the events and some interesting contests
arc expected by the dcvotces Of the rae
quct. Tho arrangements are in charge
~ a committee comprising ". A. Noyes.
~ 4. WILCOX Warren r. Rowen and r.
W Montgomery Some valuable and o--
eirable trophies are 10 be offered and as
the club numbers many good PLAYERS in
its ranks the tourney will be well worth
witnessing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29
PAWTUxET.

The observance Of Memorial day to-
year according to he program arranged
by the Pawtuxet Veteran associa ton The
veterans are to meet nj the ramory on
Main street and receive the members
Of Thomas Post. G.. A. r.. Of Apponaug.
Sons Of Veterans and the band who come
each year i'm party wa gons. Afer the
reception the march will be commenced
along the following streets: Atlantic.
South Fair. Fair. Main. Broad. Sheldon.
Fort Broad To the Baptist church, where
a collation. Is ITO be served by the ladies'
Of the village. Short exercises are to be
held and the school children Of the VII
age under the direction OF Frank w.
Seabury are 10 sing patriotic airs.
From there the line OF march will be
resumed across the bridge up Main street
to the Greene cemetery. where exercises
over the graves Of the comrades who
have been laid away win he held.
Several speakers from this section are
TO speak including Rev. Thomas r. Bart
lett of the Baptist church and also
speakers from the visitors orga nisa ton.
Several songs by the children's chorus
are 20 be sung during the placing ri
flowers on the graves and the exercises
are 10 be closed with the firing of sev
eral volleys by the Sons of Veterans
The visitors are then 10 return 10 Ap-
ponaug. where further exercises are "a
be held and the local veterans continue
To the Highland cemetery. where there
are other soldiers graves
About 10 o'clock the volunteer Are com
pany accompanied by the Fire King hand
IL TO sart in n chartered car for Chestnut
Grove where muster is 10 be held.
Should the weather continue fair there
promises TO be a general exodus Of yachts
from the anchorage and cove tomorrow
and many are planning to go tonight and
remain until sunday night. In addition
to those who arc bent on simply cruising
many Of the faster craft are 20 go TO the
annual regatta OF the Fall River Yacht
club.
The Naval Reserve battalion are tc
Join the hitting crowd and by means ot
a white ash" breeze keep moving through
wind or calm.
There are several baseball games sched.
uled for the local grounds during the
day. which will enable many OF the youth.
ful enthusiasts to spend their holiday
IN the weather holds fair the Pawtuxet
river II 60 be- n favorite spot for picnic
parties and cozy little "twosomes" lu
canoes. with lunch baskets. cool drinks
sun shades and other creative comfort
In abundance There has airsSdy been
auiie n demand for canoes for-all day al
Rhodes on the ravtuxet. indicating ths,
there are many planning 10 spend the dsy
in the Wild region far UP stream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29
WARREN.

Decoration Day will be observed in
Warren with the usual order OF exercises.
A military and civic parade will be held
in the morning, headed by the Warren
National band, 25 pieces. 5. j. O'kcefe.
leader. The following companies will be
I'm the parade: Warren Artillery, 60 men.
Col. Charles Greene commanding. with
staff of officers: Tobin post. G.. A. r.. Ia
men; Ladies Relief Corps, carriages con-
tanning flowers. The route of march will
be over the principal streets OF the town.
stopping at the various cemeteries 10
decorate the graves OF deceased veterans.
In the evening, a cordial invitation be-
ing extended to the public consider
able amount OF excellent talent has been
secured by the committee Of arrange
ments. The speaker OF the evening is
Rev. Thomas Norris OF Riverside. X. L..
who will deliver an address appropriate
to the occasion. All places OF business
will be closed throughout the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29
BRISTOL.
Funeral Of Mrs. Lsonora Ward
we'll Held at St. MIchae|'s
Church.. Very Largely Attended

There was a large gathering at st.
Michaers Episcopal church. yesterday az
ternoon at o'clock. people coming from
last rites over the remains OF Mrs. Leon
ora Frances Wsrdwell, wife OF former
Lieut. Gov. William T. c. Wardwel. who
died al her home on Bay View Heights.
Tuesday evening after a long and pain
ful illness. A large assemblage OF re-
latives and friends gathered at the
church TO pay their tribute OF respect
TO much beloved and honored friend.
The floral embems were profuse N
cuding pieces from the church and from
otner societies OF which Mrs. Wardweil
was an honored member. The services
were conducted by Rev G. L. Locke, d.
D.. rector OF ST. Marys Episcopal church.
The choir of st. Michaers church under
the direction OF the organbst and director
r. j.. Vaneltine sang the hymns, 20
Mother, Dear Jerusalem, When Shall l
Come to Thee" and Lead Kindly
Light" besides the chant, Beyond the
Smiling and the Weeping" The pail bear
ers were Herbert +. Bennett. Charles b.
Rockwell. o. l.. Bosworth. John r. Rey-
nolds. Burial was in the family lot IN
Juniper Hill cemetery.
The deeds OF piece OF land In the east
part OF the town have been conveyed by
Frederick X. Bullock and wife to Iantha
w. Ward.
Quite number OF persons went from
here yesterday 10 Somerset 10 attend
birthday party given by Thomas s.
Pearse, n former and we'll known resident
OF this town. MIR. Pearse, until about
two years ago. resided here. and was a
contractor and builder. Although he was
celebrating his SD birthday. he Is we'll
and as sprightly as man 10 years or
age. Mr.. Pearse has never had the SER
vices of a physician but once. Friends
from Bristol Providence, Pawtucket.
coined by the host and hostess, and a fine
spread was served and very pleasant time
enjoyed.
Charles Sanford and family have re-
moved to Belleyille. n. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lamont of New
London. Conn. are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs Mason on Metacom avenue.
Memorial Day will be observed here In
the usual manner. The graves of the
veterans in the various cemeteries will
be decorated by Babbitt post and friends
of the deceased veterans. An address
will be delivered at the soldiers lot In
the North burial ground by Rev. G, r.
Fields. pastor of the First Baptist church
In the afternoon a game OF baseball will
be played upon the common by the Bris-
tol team and the Pontiacs. In the even
ing services VIII be held In Grand Army
hall.
An alarm OF fire was sent in last even
ing from District No 1 at 130. which
proved to he at the residence OF Mr. Az
bert Flint on the main road. The dam
age was slight. the fire being located In
the chimney.
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water system. work on this improvement
will be commenced at once.
Mrs. Smith, mother OF engineer Smith
OF that department OF the coahng stauHl
will leave this week for her home In New
Jersey
The engineering work at the Ports
mouth ooaling station IL IL expected ac-
cording TO the contract be completed IN
August.
Miss Della Rees Of New York is spend
Ing few days I'm town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Tallman are
spending the week with their son, Ches-
ter Il. Tallman and family at Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29

station a. OF duty on leave Of absence
and will not return until his health IL
much improved.
Conductor Phipps Of the Dyer avenue
line. who has been confined 10 his nome
for two weeks. is on duty again.
The funeral OF Simon Barnes Was held
at St Mary's church this morning and
was largely attended.
Narragansett lodge OF workmen held .
smoker In Library hall last evening ana ~
was very enjoyable affair.
Byron A. Smith the we'll known drug
gist. and family have taken MP their resi-
dence at Bay Side for the summer.
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JOHN o'coNNELL,
Hats. Caps. Furnishings, Trunk Store and
Laundry Is just above the postoffice.