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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

i
Last Sunday morning she attended
church services with other members
OF the family and expressed a spe-
cial pleasure that the services shonld
have closed with her favorite HYMN
Il Need Thee Every Hour" Suffer-
iEg greatly as she has for the past
four years, she had exhibited pas
tience, endurance and Kindness Of
heart that was marvellous to behold
Her death was triumph of the beau
tsful Christian life, devoted as she
was to the true and the good, and con.
slstent in every act Called upon in
the prime of life to leave a devoted
husband and child and loving parents
and brothers and sisters, death had
no terrors for this pure soul. The
beautiful incidents of the CLOSING
hours will never be effaced from the
memory of those who watched and
| Wasted and wept at that death bed,
Conscious almost to the last and with
an afsectionate farewell for each OF
the loved ones, her beautiful spirit
| seemed to reflect the radiance Of the
heavenly home as she said, "All is so
bright, and at the same time express.
ed a regret that she did not have the
strength to tell them of the beautiful
things that she saw
20, death, where is thy sting; o,
4 grave, where is thy victory
Deceased had wide circle of friends
and the most sincere sympathy of the
public generally is extended to the
family in this sad hour of bereaye.
4 ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
MONEY RAISED HERE.
ottumwans Give Nearly $4,000 to Iowa
Wesleyan University.

wesleyan university.
approximately S5,925 was the total of
the subscription given by members of
the three Methodist Episcopal
churches OF Ottumwa toward the fund
Of $100,500 raised to pay the indebted
ness and start an endowment fund for
the Iowa Wesleyan university at Mt.
Pleasant. The gift of $1,750 by Chris
Haw also gave to Ottumwa the honor
of furnishing the heaviest individual
subscriber to the fund. George Haw
ST. of this city was also heavy con.
tributor, giving 81, 100 to the fund.
When the officers of the Iowa Yves
leyan university started out October
1901 TO raise fund OF 100000 with
which to pay off an Indebtedness OF
nearly $4,000 and to have remaining
a sum of $4,000 for the starting of ar
endowment fund, proportionate
amount of the total fund of 500, 00(
wanted was allotted to the five dis
tricts in the Iowa conference. The
Ottumwa district has apportioned tc
it $4,000.
This total of $4,000 was further ap
portionod to the various churches in
the district and the work of securing
subscriptions for the amounts as al
lotted was begun by DR.. Hancher
president of the institution, assisted
| nv several able workers, some of then
members of the ministry throughout
| the district and others members OF
the faculty.
OF the $4,000 allotted to the Ottum
wa district the members of the
| OitumWa churches have given approx
imately $5,925 Members of the First
Methodist Episcopal church have Civ
en- practically $4,000 Members O
| the Main street church haye giver
$1,000, and members of the Willard
street church 1925 To the MAR
street church of which Chris Haw il
o member, must also go the honor O.
| furnishing the heaviest individual sub
scr Der to the fund.
While it is impossible to state a
| present just what was given by thu
| Ottumwa district, Presiding Elder j
/ ". Lambert states that he believes
i the subscriptions will fall little shor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
COULD NOT LEARN
CARL LooFBuRRoW sulclDED BE.
CAUSE OF FAILURES IN
SCHOOL.
Son of Farmer Living Near Stockport
Unable, as He Said, to Learn Even
How to Build Fence, Becomes Des-
pendent and Drinks Carbolic Acid.

Hillsboro, Oct. Especial BE.
cause he was unable to succeed in
his studies and keep up with the
other members of his class, Carl
Loofburrow, the second youngest son
of James Loofburrow, well to do
farmer residing two miles from Stock
port, took his life yesterday. He left
a note written upon slate, in which
he said:
Il am no account, a big expense to
the folks, will break father up if |
live. Don't take on about me but just
let me lay. Don't go to any expense,
leave. me rot like chicken
This slate was found yesterday af-
ternoon near where the body had
been discovered. The excitement at
the time was so great that the mem
bers of the family did not think of
looking for a last word from the de-
ceased, but when the coroner, DR.. l..
Morris, of Stockport, arrived at the
Loofburrow home he made an exam
ination OF the premises and found an
empty bottle which had contained the
carbolic acid which caused the young
mans death, and the slate with the
farewell message written upon it.
Failed in School.
Since July young Loofburror had
been in poor health but was feeling
well enough to go to Mt Pleasant
where he entered one of the acade
mics. Last Wednesday he returned
home, saying that he could mot learI
and failed in his studies. He woulo
not return to school, saying that il
was useless, and he returned to the
work on the farm
Wanted His Gun.
Yesterday morning Carl was work
ing with other members of the family
building fence, but about the middle o.
the morning he returned to the house
saying that he was of no use and coult
not even learn to build fence. He
wanted to take his rifle and go hunting
but the other members of the family
alarmed by his melancholy talk, re-
fused to get him the gun and hid the
cartridges. He then went up stair:
and nothing was thought of him unit
some hours afterward, when he failed
to make his appearance at the dinner
table. A search was made and result
ed in the finding of his body in the at
tic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

of the full apportionment of $4,000
made to the district at the beginning
of the canvass. The raising of $4,000
on Thursday, the last day of the two
years time allowed for the canvass,
as described in the issue of the Cour-
Ter OF yesterday, has not only saved
the entire result of two years work
on the part of the officers of the
institution but has made almost GER
tain a successful future for the only
Methodist Episcopal institution of
learning in the Iowa conference.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
Big TOURNAMENT.
Prominent Trap Shooters Will Contest
In Des Moines.

Des Moines. Oct. 3.--On next Tues
day and Wednesday a shoot will be
held on the Gun club grounds in Union
park which will be one of the best
ever held in the city. There will be
more shooters OF national reputation
participate than any other tourney ev-
err held in Des Moines. Among 9th
ers, there Will be Gilbert, Budd, Rheil,
Kline, Lloyd, Budd and Burmeister.
Most of these shooters have just re-
turned from Peoria where they partici-
pated in the Illinois state shoot at Pc
kin few miles out of Peoria.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

Z y
pine government for $50 male teachers
at $1,000 seventy at 81 900. and fifty
five at $500 per annum. 1t is desired
to secure these teachers without I'M
necessary delay, and an examination
will be held on October 1920 in vari-
Gus cities.
Chance for Promotion.
peace has been established in the
Philippines and the conditions of liv-
ing are improving every month. This
examination. therefore, affords an eX-
cellent opportunity for young men to
enter an attractive service which of
fers excellent opportunities for promo
ton. Teachers appointed are eligible
for promotion to the higher grades in
the service, the salaries ranging from
$500 to $4,000 for teachers and from
$500 to $500 for division superin.
tendents. The commission suggests
that those who apply for this examine
ton should be devoted to their profes
sion and conscientious, energetic, and
successful workers.
Application Blanks.
foT appllcdIlon plallhS anu luTlnei
information concerning the scope OF
the examination, transportation, condi
lions of employment, ETC., applicants
should apply to the United States civi
service commission, Washington, D
c., or to the secretary of the civil ser
vice board at any postoffice where let
ter carrier service has been estab
| lished.
Persons who are unable to file
their formal applications in order t.
receive admission cards to the exam
ination will be authorized to take thu
examination, if they will notify The
commission by letter or telegram il
| sufficient time to ship examination pa
! pers and arrange for their examina
| ton"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
CEDAR RAPIDS CARNIVAL.
October 5 to 10.

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Paul railway will sell excursion tick
cts from all stations on it's line with.
in 100 miles of Cedar Rapids at great
ly reduced rates. A very attractive
program has been arranged for the
entertainment of visitors, including
fine display of fireworks every eve
ming. For rates of fare, date of sale
of excursion tickets and other in
formation call on the nearest ticket
agent of c., M. and st. P. Ry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
BAR FRESHMEN FROM DRINKING
Upper classmen At Michigan Issue
This Order to Saloon Keepers.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. S-There is
going to be an innovation in bibulous
ethics at the University of Michigan
student resorts this year. The upper
classmen who are devotees at the
shrine of Gambrinus have resolved
that it will not do to have the fresh
mems clothes rubbed up against them
when lifting a highball and to protect
their dignity an appointed committee
served notice on Parker Of Nomencla-
ture Hall and Harmon of the buffet
that hereafter they must not serve
first year men under penalty of boy
colt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
Never Ask Advice.

When you have cough or cold
don't ask what is good for it and get
some medicine with little or no merit
and perhaps dangerous. Ask for Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, the greatest
throat and lung remedy, it cures
coughs and colds quickly. For sale by
w. d. Elliott. on Main and Court SITS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
WILL FIGHT STANDARD OIL.
Rival Concern to Make Indiana Bus
mess Battle Ground.

Marion, Ind, Oct. S.--Local oil men
say the deal just closed transferring
the oil interests of the American and
National Oil companies to a company
of eastern capitalists for S2,O0O,000
means that the Standard Oil company
has a rival that will give it great
war and that Indiana is to be the bat
tleground
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
Spent More Than ST 600.

& w. w. Baker of Plainview, Neb.
writes: My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried
a number of doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief. She became
very low and lost all hope. A friend
Foley's Honey and Tar
and thanks to this great remedy it
saved her life. She enjoys better
health than she has known in ten
years" Refuse substitutes. For sale
by w. d. Elliott, on Court and Main
streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
PEOPLES PULPIT.
>oOoooooo oooooooos
Defends President Roosevelt.

Just a word in behalf of Roosevelt
and his equally fair dealing to all.
The restoring of a foreman who had
been expelled from a union in the
bindery of the government printing Of
fee at Washington and the declara
ton by President Roosevelt that the
Office is to be open, employing union
or nonunion help without discrimina-
ton, caused much comment, and to
some union men much uneasiness.
Some of them are making an attempt
to have the President declared unfair
by labor organizations. They hope
thus to induce him to change his de-
cision. But if they looked at the
question fairly they would see that
they are the unfair ones. Ability and
character being equal, one man has as
good a right to a government position
as another, and it would be most I'm
just TO decide that man must belong
to union before he could secure a po-
sition for many men are conscientious
ly opposed to unions governed as most
of them are. The President has given
the right decision, and we believe he
has the courage necessary to stick to
| ii. The laws of the land and equality
| is one of the first-are higher than the
| laws of unions. S. A. Roberts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
MEET WITH FAILURE.
Attempt of Dr.. Frederick A. Cook to
Climb Mt. Mckinley Meets Failure.

3
New York. Oct. 3.-The attempt
made by DIR. Frederick A. Cook of
Brooklyn, the well known explorer to
scale Mt. Mckinley in Alaska has
failed. DR.. Cook accompanied by
two or three other men left this city
several months ago and no news of the
expedition had been received until to-
day when cablegram signed by the
leader of the party was received by the
Associated Press. The message states
that the members of the party reach
ed an altitude of 11.000 feet on the
southwestern side of Mt. Mckinley. At
this point they were stopped by an i'm
passible granite slope, which extended
5000 feet above them. They believe
ascent from the western slope to be
practically impossible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
MAIL RoRBER ARRESTED.
e. a. Bell, With Many Aliases, Caught
in Denver

Denver, Colo Oct. Be. A. Bell,
who is said to have many aliases, was
arrested here yesterday. charged
with stealing mail bag and forging
the endorsements on number OF
drafts taken from it. He is alleged
to have opened an account with bank
at Lincoln, Neb., where he cashed the
drafts, securing about $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

The explosion of hall lamp in the
house occupied by DR.. G. Teske and
family in Sioux City caused the total
destruction of the residence by fire
and drove the family from the house
in their night clothes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
TEACHERS WANTED.
One Hundred and Fifty Male Instruct
ors Needed in the Philippines.

ors Needed IN the Philippines.
Male teachers are wanted in the
Philippines. Officials of the local
postoffice have received information to
: the effect that $50 male instructors
can be used in the islands and that
they will receive salaries ranging
from 5000 to $1,000 per year. Appli-
cation blanks and full information
can be obtained at the postoffice and
examinations will be held in Des
Moines, Dubuque, Fort Madison, Iowa
City, Mason City and Sioux City on
October 1920. There will be no 9ex-
aminations held in this city. The Ne
quest for teachers was sent out by
{ the civil service commission anG
reads as follows:
The Official Call
1.-THE civil service commission has
Just received call from the Philip
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
Land Seekers.

Owing to the backward season dur.
ing August and September the Iowa
Central will continue their cheap
round trip rates to st. Paul and Min
neapolis daily during October and
November. See agents for particu
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
MWatch the kidneYs.'

s'When they are affected, life is in
danger" says DR.. Abernethy, the
great English physician. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys. For
sale by w. d. Elliott, on Main and
Court streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
chamberIain's Collie, Cholera ar
Diarrhoea Remedy.

The uniform success of this prepar-
alton in the relief and cure of bowel
complaints has brought it into almost
universal use. 1t never fails and
when reduced with water and sweeten-
ed is pleasant to take. 1t is equally
valuable for children and adults. For
sale by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

Miss Amelia Brenton, eldest sister
of Mayor Brenton of Des Moines, and
George Harpel of Shendahl, were
married the last of the week near
Mitchell. S. ID.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
New Cure for Weak Lungs.

DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption cures all coughs, colds, grip
and lung troubles or no pay. soc.
81. f. B. Clark
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
"A Champion Healer.

Bucklens Arnica Salve, the best in
the world, cures cuts, corns, burns,
boils, ulcers, sore and piles or no pay.
Csc. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

No matter how tall the good citizen
is he looks down upon no one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
PREFER FARMING 70 TEACHING
More Money for Men in Kansas Fields
Than Schools.

Than Schools.
Topeka, Kan, Oct. BIN report
made yesterday State Superintendent
Dayhoff finds 17s schools in Kansas
are without teachers. The average
wage of men teachers is $40 month
and for women $26 per month for an
average term of six months each year.
The scarcity of men teachers is due
to the opportunities for labor on the
farms at better wages. The scarcity
of women teachers is due to the order
of many school boards in the state
prohibiting teachers from counting or
marrying during their terms of school.
Scores of women have baked at this
order because it abridged their per-
sonal liberties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

AS a rule, when a man has phe.
nomenal nerve there is nothing else
to him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06

The more trouble is taken to law.
yer the happier he is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day

To Cure a Cold in One Day
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money il it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
CENTREVILLE.
County Court in Session and Defendant
 Gets Rebuke.


 Centreville, July 9.-(SpeeiaL)- jury term of the County court was in session here this week, but as the docket was very light not great many cases were tried. A white man who was on trial in the County court this week was severely rebuked by Judge Pratt for contempt of court. As the jury trying the case filed out of the jury room 1t was necessary for them to pass near where the defen- dant was sitting, and as one of the jurors passed defendant he was seen to grab the hand of a juror and press it. Alter the jury had retired the solicitor called the attention of the judge to the conduct of defendant. Judge Pratt promptly ordered the sheriff to take charge of the defen- dant and placed fine upon him for con- tempt of court
 Thirty-four persons stood examination here this week for license to teach in the public schools. Twenty-two of the number were white persons and the re- mainder colored.
 N. H. Nunnallee, editor of the Centre ville Press, left yesterday for Chatta- nooga. to which place he was called by a telegram stating that his father, Capt. S. F. Nunnallee, was very III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Beginning Too Soon.

From the Detroit News-Trlbune.
 Mrs. Potter Palmer Is a friend of An drew Lang, the essayist and poet. Mrs. Potter Palmer was talking about Lang one day and said:
 He is profoundly learned in the his- tory of Scotland, and there are num- Der of Scottish stories that he tells ex- ceedingly well. l remember an instance somewhat exaggerated that he once gave me of the rigorous and aseetic life of the Scots of the past.
 Tt seems that laird in the year 1765, set out to join the pretender, taking with him his son, a youth of IS or SO. One night this laird and his little troop were compelled to sleep in the open. though 1t was showing, and snow lay deep upon the ground. Father and son kept together, and together they pre- pared to turn in for the night. The son, having wrapped his plaid about him, made himself a pillow of snow, and was about to lay his head on 1t when his father kicked the little cold white mound away
 :" This is too soon. truly he growled, for you to indulge in luxuries.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-10
Toy Pistols.

From the New York Times.
 It is difficult to understand why the known dangers of the toy pistol a play thing which has sent hundreds of children to premature graves, do not bring it's suppression as q dangerous nui- sance clearly within the police powers of state and municipal governments. Its an- nual crop of fatalities has already begun, and thus ffar Pittsburg leads with the death of ten boys from bloodpoisoning within a brief interval. Other cities are following close after. The cause of death from the toy pistol seems to be the same in every se-bloodpoisoning or tetanus, as may be. following the 1odgment in the flesh of particles of the illuminate used in the fabrication of paper caps.
 It is useless to expect that any amount of newspaper discussion will induce children to refrain from buying or using these very cheap and extremely attrac- tive toys so long as they are accessible. They do not know that they are danger ous, and if they did would not admit that they are dangerous for them. Par ents do not always know what their children play with. and would perhaps know less than they do now if they should attempt to exercise the toy pistol from the juvenile pocket. Its sale should be forbidden under severe penalties un- til 1t is established that caps are made at a price adjusted to the views and purse of the impecunious small boy, which are not so thorough in effect1ng his elimina- tion as those now offered.