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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

The commission appointed to ar
bitrate between the miners and the
operators of anthracite coal mines
has rendered decision. The deci-
sion is to the effect that the miners
are rightfully entitled to an advance
of 10 per cent. over the wages paid
in 1901, and awards them such adj
vance from October, 1902, to March
81, 1906. The commission also
holds that the miners are entitled to
reforms in mining methods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

A bill to make the school tax six
tenths of a mill has passed the as
sembly and bill on the same sub
ject has passed the senate. The
senate bill provides for tax Of
seven-tenths of mill and in addi-
ton authorizes the transfer of $780,
900 to the fund from the general
fund.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

The last Congress passed an act
extending the homestead laws to
Alaska where now citizen of the
United States can take $40 acres.
The public survey of parts of the
country will be made this summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09
The territory of Alaska has an

The territory of Alaska has an
area of 329,529,ooo acres of which
272,ooo,ooo lie in the temperate
zone. In 1867 the United States
government paid for this area ST.
100000. One Alaska company
alone has paid the United States
government 100000 in rental
and royalties.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

We have had the idea that the
cost of living in Alaska is very
great. People will be surprised to
read the. retail market advertisement
of foods as published in the Daily
Alaskan. Here are9the prices Of the
leading articles of food and it will
be seen that they do not vary much
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

Kadiak, Alaska, is in the same
latitude as Aberdeen, S Scotland.
Lowest temperature ever recorded
at Kadiak, 5 degrees above zero.
Average winter temperature at Ka-
diak is higher than at Washington,
D. c..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

President Roosevelt acknowl-
edged that he had too much of
good thing in his entertainment at
Milwaukee and La Crosse. When
he could get away from his friends,
which was not until after midnight,
he was thoroughly tired out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09
RIVER FALLS WISCONSIN, April 9, 1908

tor Evans remarked in a recent
speech: GA state institution which
invites and pays such brute and
ruffian to address its students ought
to be cut off from state aid"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

The legislature adjourned last Fri
day to April - to give the members
an opportunity to attend the cleo
tons and to be at home Easter Sun
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

On the 18th of March shower
of volcanic dust fell in the city of
Athens, Georgia. 1t was almost
pure sulphur from one of the vol
canoes in recent eruption in Central
America.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

That the railroads earned II per
cent more last month than they did
in March year ago is pretty good
evidence that prosperity still sticks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

The second step of laying the
cable from San Francisco to Manila
is being taken in preparation to lay
it from Honolulu to the Midway
islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

The income of the government
for the last nine months shows a
surplus over expenditures of $685.
100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

In one respect Little Forks,
Mimi, is a good place for a resi-
dence: there isn't dog in the town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09
Business of the Legislature.

Considering the condition of bust
ness it is not believed the Legislature
can adjourn until near the last of
Nav
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-04-09

day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
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3 NEIGHBoRHOoD NEWS s
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield. Sept 2l.-'rhe Davis county
fnir closed Saturday evening. Thousands
of people We're in attendance Friday and
Saturday. Both days were ideal ones so
far MS weather was concerned and the
races were good an. at times exciting.
Saturday morning at II o'clock occurred
The stock parade which was headed by the
Bloomfield band. ,ae parade being half
mile in length and containing many fine
animals, Taken all In all the fair was Il
s,isness, and compares favorably with those
held heretofore Many visitors We're pres.
ent each day from neighboring towns Good
order prevailed during the entire time, for
which much credit is due the police force
sdnpntized for the occasion.
The high school football team of OF
tnInwa won decided victory over the
Bloomfield high school team in the game
played at the fair grounds Saturday after
noon. the game resulting in a score of "a
to o In favor of the 0ttumwans The OF
tumwa team proved to be much heavier
than the Bloomfield team which gave them
decided advantage from the start.
Charles Snoddy, of the home team Is nurs-
ing sprained limb as n result Of an en-
counter which took place during the pro
grese of the game
John Frisch, who has been clerking in a
local store for several months, departed
Sunday for his home in Chicago, having
resigned his position here Mr. FriscE, by
his pleasant manners, has made many
friends during his stay in the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

ing in session five weeks. Two men were
sent to the penitentiary and twenty five
divorces were granted besides doing lot
of business in other lines.
Mrs. Mary Mitchem, of Marshalltown, is
visiting her son, George Il. Mitchem.
j. c. Mabry spent part of the week in
Council Bluffs attending federal court.
Mrs. Sophia Osterzetter, of Brushland.
ILL.,. is visiting with her mother, Mrs. B..
Strasburger, who is quite i'll.
Horace Barnes left yesterday for Kansas
City where he has accepted q position on
the Kansas City Star.
Mrs. Il. A. Prizer, of Holden. Neb., Wis
tied with Mrs. ]. S. Moon Thursday.
Mrs. Creswell and daughters, Louis and
Clara, of Burlington We're visiting the pa
rental S. A. Newell home Saturday.
Miss Maude Fisher visited Centeryille
friends last week.
i Rev. j. w. Hastie attended the district
lington this week.
Mrs S. A. Newell entertained number
of her lady friends Saturday afternoon.
j. A. Davis, f. c. Lofiand and T. NJ
Averill. of Oskaloosa, were transacting
business In town Saturday.
A. l.. Whalen, of Milo, was in town on
business Friday.
Fred H. Taylor, of Charlton. was trans
acting business in town Saturday morning.
G. L. Saunders and l.. A. Langley, of
Grinnell were Abba visitors Friday.
AIinos Powell and Lee Long, of Oskaloo-
sa, were transacting business in town Fri
day,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
Milton.

Milton, Sept 21.-The following were the
delegates from Milton to the recent repub-
lican conventions: George Weiny, II. G..
Poe, J. A. Campbell W. e. Sheyli w. q.
Tateman, w. S. Campbell and j. H. He'll
wig.
Z Rev. ]. F. Barnett returned last week
from attending conference at Muscatine.
He was returned to the Milton Methodist
Episcopal church for another year.
Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Runnels have moved
to Ottumwa.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bales, n
daughter, and to Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Ed
mondson, son. B
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Romick are visiting
in Manhattan, Kansas, and other points.
William Miller and wife have left for
Dover Oklahoma, where he has an inter
est In a Touring MILL
Protracted meetings will commence at
the Christian church about October /. The
pastor will be assisted by an evangelist.
DR.. l.. Il. Summers, of this place, was
nominated for representative at the recent
republican convention at Keosauqua. He
is citizen of much influence and has been
an important factor in the growth of Mil
ton.
Miss Florence Willets left last week for
Mt Vernon to enter Cornell college,
j. i. Paxson is piping his residence for
gas lights.
DR.. W. w. Atkins has located at Thomas,
Oklahoma.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

week and sold his property in the east part
of town TO Joseph Hockett, consideration
500
A very enjoyable party was given We'd
nesday at the Methodist Episcopal parson-
age. 1t was surprise and was planned
by the members of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Tuesday evening Rev and Mrs
Sinclair returned from attending confer
ence ut Muscatine Wednesday morning
Mr. Sinclair not suspecting a new program
for the day, boarded the train for the
county seat. The church flock arrived with
laden baskets, and themselves were sur
prised to learn that their pastor was
spending the day at Mt. Pleasant. They
and the minister's family partook of q
lunch. The afternoon hours were socia-
bly, spent and were soon numbered with
those of the past. AT 4 O'Clock an elabor-
ate dinner was served. Rev. and Mrs. Sim
clair were the guests of honor and We're
the recipients of useful and beautiful pres
ents, tokens of the high esteem felt for
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinclair and their good and
faithful work during the past three years.
Rev. Sinclair and family will move to his
appointment at Batavia this week.
Wednesday Mrs Adelia Sharpless was la
ken to Chicago with the hope thata surgi-
cal operation and medical treatment might
restore her to health Her sister. Mrs
Phoebe Johnson and son. Ernest, who had
been called to Salem from Rhode Island.
and DR.. Dlts accompanied her to the city.
DIR. Dilts returned Saturday with an UNI
favorable report Rev Sharpless left Sat
urday evening for Chicago 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Conner will depart
this week for southern Kansas. Salem has
always been the home of Mrs. Conner and
her many friends wish her happiness and
pleasure in the new home; which Mr.. Com
er has prepared for his bride.
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Abba.

Abba, Sept. pc. o. Butler, who
has been G resident of Abba for num-
her of years, left yesterday for Girard,
Kansas, where he will engage in the
mercantile business.
T. B. Shipley is building a new house
in Mock's addition.
+. j. Kuppfnger left yesterday for his
home in Mason City.
Great preparations are being made
for the Emancipation day celebration,
which is to be held here tomorrow.
M. Y. Kennedy and Fl. Hutton of Des
Moines, spent Sunday in Abba.
W. s. Carrough of Grinnell spent
Sunday in Abba.
j. j. I.oetz of Milwaukee was an AL
bia visitor Yesterday
F. G. Lofiand and Miss Powell of Os-
kaloosa were thansacting business in
Abba today
C.sM. HALEY of Buxton was an Abba
visitor yesterday
G. NJ. Carr of Bussey is transacting
business in Abba today.
Albert Stoffal of Belle Plain was an
Abba visitor yesterday.
Marriage licenses were issued Satur-
day by the clerk of the district court
to Guy Warren, aged 26, and Miss Des-
sic Nasterson aged is, both of Lovilia,
and Louis p. Lambert, aged As, and
Mrs Carrie N. Phinney. aged So, both
of klbia
ta.st,it Sept 21-Carlo Nato. the Italian
that was killed nj Foster Friday was
brought TO I ii Ioek's undertaking house
and prepared fGr l.ufial and his remains
were taken TO MciroAe TOT ntcrmant in the
Stat fla, if.. ,f,.,t. at,,5, I,t,..
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EddyvilIe.

Eddyville. Sept. 21.-After an illness of
about eight weeks, Mrs. Gus Krile died
Saturday afternoon. September 10, 1903,a
her home at Lakonta, aged 43 years Mrs
Krie was born in Ohio. but had resided in
various places, having lived in this vicini-
ty for about eight years. The family has
been living in Lakonta for about year.
She is survived by her husband. six chill
dren. ranging in age from 16 to 2 years,
one sister. Mrs. l.. D.. Parker, and two
brothers, Simon and Joe Terrell, all of the
vicinity of Lakonta The children are:
Rosa, Fred, Alice. Walter, Stella, and an
infant whose name is not known. About
eight weeks ago Mrs. Krile was taken sick
with typhoid fever, her case having for
some time been serious. Three of the
children are now lying sick with typhoid.
One of them is convalescing. but the other
two are quite sick. The funeral was held
Sunday at 2 p. IN. with burial in the Davis
cemetery. Services were postponed till
later on account of the Illness of the chill
dren. Mrs. Krles sister Mrs. Parker,
while nursing the former, also contracted
the fever, and is now quite sick.
Mrs. AL Mater and son. Roy, of Coal
field. were driving home shortly before 8
O'Clock Friday evening. As they entered
thse Bridgeport bridge they noticed some one
step from one side to the other of the
bridge AS they passed through the man
stop them, but by plying the whip they
were soon out of his reach. This is the
third occurrence taking place at this bridge
the past few weeks. None of them were
of any consequence except the holding up
and smuggling of Dr. Pay, and SO far the
perpetrators of these hold ups have not
succeeded in securing any booty. Never
theAess this old landmark is an ideal place
for a hold up. and the recent excitements
Will be the cause of people avoiding the old
brctesa as much as possible after night.
A. c. Beamer, who has been confined to
his bed the past ten days. was able to
walk: out this morning.
Mrs A. 7. Carson, who has been sick for
about three weeks, does not show i'm.
prov,anent.
Mrs. Harvey Fortune, who has been sick,
is recovering.
The, following are some of the people
who have been indisposed: John Ellen.
wood, west of town; Mrs. C. II. Crump,
south ,of town; Miss Berde Miller and Mes.
DANES VIII Stuber, d. M. Ford and D. W
ThomIk;on, of town Mrs Chandler, living
on the ottumwa road, has also been on
the SIGH list.
Phil rs ussart. who has for about fourteen
yefes held the position of foreman Of the
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Tribune, severed his connection with that
publication Saturday and may go to Abba
to accept a position ON the Republican.
Guy Carr. of Bussey, has accepted the
foremanship of the Tribune
Sunday afternoon the married and single
men played baseball on the diamond on the
thompson farm. The score was to g.,
the married men winning
Mrs. Fred Emanuel who has been quite
sick for some time at the parental NJ. w.
Barnes home across the river is no better.
Electric lights were put in the Chris.
tim church a few days ago. making n
neat and substantial improvement.
The protracted meetings which are still
going on mt the Christian church, are draw
ing good crowds nightly. The meetings
will continue the remainder of this week
at least.
The following people have improved or
are improving their properties: Phil Stu
Der, tenant property on Third street. fresh
paint and otherwise; Peter Francis, new
weather boarding and generally remodel
ing; Henry Rohde and w. II. Sumner. new
roof on part of residences; Purl Dunkle,
fresh paint.
Miss Eva Paul. of Lomax. Illinois. ar
rived Thursday to be the guest of her sis
ter. Mrs ii. S. Davis, for about two weeks.
The following delegates from Columbia
tOWusulp uPlnOpTutlc COnNpn-
tion in Ottumwa Saturday: Attorney ]. T.
Hall. township chairman: Frank Johnson,
Gideon Dotts, s. ii. Lamis, and Joe John
son.
Misses Jessie and Manita Harper, after
ten days absence, returned from Chicago
Wednesday. They had been over on bust
ness.
Mesdames S. d. and w. r. Nelson, for
merly of this place, but now of Oskaloosa,
We're in town Saturday calling on friends.
Roy Baughman, of Oskaloosa, was a
Sunday visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Coffin, of Oskaloo-
and family, northwest of town.
Mrs. Ephraim Watkins and children, Ma
ric and Johnny, spent Saturday in Oska-
loosa, shopping and calling on relatives.
David Mattix, of Fremont, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives here.
Miss Minnie Templeton, of Oskaloosa, was
a guest of her friend, Mrs. R. E. Grattan,
Thursday.
Mrs. Rebekah Vance and daughter, Miss
Sue. returned Friday morning from two
weeks visit at Oskaloosa with Mrs. Vances
daughter, Mrs. George Gilchrist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert McDole, of leighton,
were over Sunday guests of Mr.. McDole's
mother, Mrs. Rose McDole, and other rela-
tives.
w. II. Ives, of Grays Creek. has been
entertaining a cousin from Brookfeld, Mo
Lloyd Manful, of Ottumwa, an s. ID. Ad
ventist missionary worker. was with tile
Adventist people here Saturday.
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Charlton

Charlton. Sept. 21.-T'he Misses Ola and
Minnie Garfield will leave tomorrow for a
weeks visit in Davenport with relatives.
Miss Freda Holmes is obliged to be away
from her post of duty on account of sick
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Troxall are spending
few days in Ottumwa with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMains.
Miss Catherine Ellis. of Council Bluffs,
q foreign missionary on her way to Central
America. stopped over in the city Friday
and gave an address before the Baptist
missionary society.
Mrs. Will Schneider has returned from Il
visit in Indianola with friends.
Miss Gussie Lundeen returned to her
home in Red Oak yesterday after few
weeks visit with friends.
Carl Swanson spent Sunday in Lucas
with his mother,
Miss Ida Millison returned Saturday to
her home in Russell after an extended visit
in the city.
Carmi Mckinley, of Chicago, spent sun
day in the city.
j. 4. Crozier left last evening on week S
business trip to Chicago.
Chas Wells and little daughter came up
from Wellsville. Missouri, Saturday for II
visit with old friends in Cedar township,
their former home.
Harry Lewis returned Saturday from Il
weeks visit in Ottumwa
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Messler, of Newburn
were in the city Saturday.
The business men of Charlton enjoyed q
large business Saturday. A great many
came to the fair. although the county
roads have been in such a condition that
travel was almost impossible
Il Miss Ida Noble, of Oakley, was in the
city Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. Felix Hanson returned
Saturday from their wedding trip to Swe
den While gone they visited many places
of interest in Mr.. Hanson's native coun
try They will soon leave for Red Oak
where Rev. Hanson will have charge OF
the Swedish Lutheran church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
Ronaparte.

Bonaparte Sept. pa football team is
being organized here.
A social dance was held at the Whitley
opera house Saturday evening. Several
young people from Keosauqua We're in at
tendance.
A surprise party was given Miss Eta
Young Friday evening by number of her
young friends
Charles Hopkins. of Butte, Montana, is
visiting in the city with relatives.
Misses Hal Brady and Bird Day, of Keo-
sauqua, visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Rogers and baby departed
Saturday for their new home in Topeka,
Kansas
The baseball season in Bonaparte is over
for this year. The boys here lost only
one game this year and played every team
in this locality.
A son was born 10 Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Cornell last Friday.
The new pastor of the Methodist Episco
pal church, Rev. Irskine. will arrive here
this week.
The schools here started last Monday
with an enrolment of 206.
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Russell.

Russell, Sept. DIV II. Argo returned
home from ST. Joseph. Missouri Saturday
evening where he has been in the hospital
undergoing an operation for floating kid
ney.
II. s. Boyd came down from Des Moines
Wednesday to spend a two weeks vacation
at the home of his mother at this place.
]. l.. Johnson. of the Christian church re-
turned from Albany, Mo-. Saturday where
he has heen on business the past week.
]. D. Lodge and wife returned to Cory
don Wednesday after weeks visit with
relatives here.
Misses Alta and Eethel Bradshaw. of
Fairfield, came up Tuesday to visit their
friend. Mrs. O. A. Pace.
Rev. McGaughey made a business trip to
Fairfield Thursday, returning Friday.
Roy Steck spent Sunday with his friend,
Guy Hancock, near Bethlehem.
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FORMER oTTUMWAN SUICIDES.
After Endeavoring to Kill His Wife
Clare Dean Shoots Himself.

While under the influence of liquor
Clare Dean, former resident of this
city, shot and seriously injured his
wife. then killed himself, in Denver.
Colorado, on Saturday. Dean lived in
this city about six years ago on South
Ward street, and while resident here,
it is stated he was peaceable and
friendly to all. 1t is supposed that he
and his wife had some domestic
trouble, which prompted his rash act.
Mrs. Dean was shot in the right
shoulder and was taken to the coun-
ty hospital in Denver. The deceased
leaves son, who resides In Canton.
Ill
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Maple Grove.

Maple Grove, Sept. 21.-Mr. and Mrs. j..
B. Lowell were business visitors at Center
vile Saturday.
Mrs. Cora Sharp, of Moravia, called on
her friend, Mrs. f. NJ. Dodd Friday.
Rev. Smith spent Friday night Mt the
home of Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. T'a llock.
Luke Dodd was in Centeryille Thursday.
Miss Eunice Patrick called on friends at
this place recently
Misses Ona and Lottie Hicks entertained
friends from Moravia Thursday evening.
Pearl Patrick, of Berwick, is visiting his
people here at this writing.
+. NJ. Coltrain was in Morayia Friday.
The many friends at this place of j. II.
Hicks are sorry to hear of his recent I'll
ness.
The democratic convention at Centervillc
was attended by several people from this
place
A number from near here are attending
the Baptist association.
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North EnaIish.

North English, Sept. 21.-Mrs. Harry L..
Erwin and son Wendell are visiting rela-
tiyes at Bloomfield
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore seyb. of Rich
land, are spending a few days here with
relatives.
home.
]. w. Hadley went to Kansas Saturday
to look after business matters there
o. NJ. Worrell is at Cando, North Dako-
ta looking after his farm lands there.
Mrs. Martha Doll and daughters have re-
turned home from visit with relatives
near Spirit Lake.
Mrs. I. NJ. Foster and children returned
home Friday from Marengo.
Walter Coffman, Of West Liberty, spent
several days lost week here with friends
before leaving for Iowa City to continue
his school work.
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Leon.

Leon, Sept. 21.-The democrats OF Deca-
tur county held their convention here Sat
,lrday, placing in nomination the following
ticket:
Representatives j. sankey.
Treasurer-W. III. Young.
Sheriff-Tom Wallace.
SUPERVISORY. l.. Edmiston
School superintendent-Eli Hutchinson.
Surveyor-Ed eek.
Coroner--Dr. Fred Bowman.
The democrats claim that they will be
able to elect their nominee for treasurer.