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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
INTER-URRAN LINE.
New Line From ottumwa to Wright
is Being CONTEMPLATED.

There is possibility of an inter-ur.
ban passenger and traffic line being
built from this city to Wright, giving
Ottumwa direct connections with the
great Northwestern system and direct
connections with the Iowa Central and
the Burlington & Western branch of
the Burlington. Secretary Mitchell of
the commercial association has been
in correspondence with party of Chi
cago capitalists for some time and last
evening the matter was placed before
the board Of directors of the associa-
ton with the result that the secretary
was instructed to secure proposition
from the Chicago parties and make a
thorough investigation.
A glance at the railroad map will
show just what this means to Ottumwa
If the deal can be carried through.
Wright is situated between Fremont
and Oskaloosa on the Central and is
the junction of the G. G N. W., the B.
& N w. and the Central. A line to
that place carrying freight and pas
sengers would permit the former to
make connections which now cannot
be made without loss of time and mile
age while the benefit to the shippers in
providing connections with the three
lines and direct connections with the
Northwestern would be inestimable.
The proposition was first made to Secre-
tary Mitchell In a letter from Chicago
attorney who stated that he hid several
clients who wished to know the practical
bility Of building an inter-urban line from
Ottumwa to Hedrick, connecting there
with the Central Secretary Mitchell then
answered by suggesting that Wright would
be the proper destination for the proposed
line and inelosed pencil drawing Of the
most direct route between this city and
that place. His letter met with favorable
consideration by the Chicago parties and
now that the board has given It's sanction
to the proposed scheme it is probable that
arrangements will be made for the Chica.
go capitalists to send a civil engineer here
to look over the ground.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
INSANE MAN NEAR DEATH.
Jumps From Barn While Suffering
DeIusion.

Iowa City, June ga sudden return
OF the insane delusion that some one
was trying to kill him, caused Michael
Spratt to jump from the top Of barn
some thirty feet to the ground, thereby
seriously injuring his back and break
ing an ankle in the fall. Mr. Spratt
is farmer living near williamsburg
Two of his daughters reside in this
city. He had been suffering the de-
fusion, that someone was prosecuting
him, for some time. However, he had
been rapidly recovering and was con-
sidered by his friends as nearly cured.
1t is supposed that it suddenly returned
and he left his room, climbed ladder,
which some carpenters repairing the
barn had left, and jumped to the
ground below. Being nearly so years
old, it is doubtful if he can recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
TlLLMAN MAKES NEW MOVE.
South carolinian Asks For Change Of
Venue On Murder Charge.

Columbia, S. c., June 23.-Applica
ton for change of venue for janet
II. Tillman, former lieutenant governor
of this state, charged with the murder
of N. G. Gonzales, editor of the State
in this city, last January, was made
here. In making the motion the de,
Tense alleged there was a prejudice III
this county against the accused and
that it would be impossible for a faif
and impartial trial to be obtained The
defendant showed no Ill effects of hif
confinement, which has lasted since
last January. United States Senator
Tillman and several members of tina
defendants family We're in court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
OUTLOOK FOR CORN GOOD.
Reports From leading States Show
CnhdiAinps Eauor.hla


New York, June 22-Reports to
Dun's Review iron branches of r q.
Dun & Co., in Important corn centers
show that preseint conditions are quite
favorable. Theae has been an abund-
ance of moistuh, and where the crop
has suffered mih CHI from floods much
replant1ng has been done or is now UNI
der way. Fields that were planted in
other crops hasy9e been put down in
corn, and from present indications
there will be no ultimate reduction n
acreage.
A G aod Start.
The plant is reported to have GER
minated we'll antE to have made fair
start. Much of III has been cultivated
in spite of the Wet weather, Reports
from Iowa, Illinch and Nebraska. the
three leading scoTh states are exception
ally favorable. WEATHER conditions In
the past few days have shown a mark
ed improvement.
In Missouri the damage by foods
will not be as heavy as first reported.
81
Des Moines, June. 23. The daily mean
temperature for the past week ranged from
4 to 6 degrees below the normal The first
p'''s t'iip NY, TIE luSI
half was partly cloudy. with showers
which brought Timely moisture to ali sec
lions, and excessive downpours In some
localities. The rains were generally bene
fetal, softening tn clods and encrusted
| surface of fields that were previously SAT-
urated or flooded. On the whole the gen.
eral crop conditions have been improved
Field, work has betan vigorously pushed In
all sections, with rtslatiyely little hfndrance
from wet weather. The area Of the corn
crop has been considerably enlarged by
continued planting, while in early planted
fields good prosress has been made in sub
DUNG the weeds and putting the soil II
better condition for growth of the plant
which now shows q healthy color, though
smaller than usual at this season of tho
| year
Spring wheat, ohts and harley are il
the heading stage of growth, and are doinf
| fairly well, consid hing all the vicissitudel
OF storms and tlootRs. The heavy hay croi
Is nearing the time for harvest, and cIoyel
| cutting is In proglsess in many places.
The apple crop appears to be doing fairly
| well with less than the usual complaint d
damage by blight or dropping. Berriel
and garden truck are very thrifty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
PEOPLE TO ELECT A SENATOR.
Mississippi to Select Next Representa-
tive by Popular Ballot

Jackson, Miss, June 23.-The state
board of election commissioners has or
dered state primary election to be
held Aug. 6. This action means that
the next United States senator from
Mississippi will be chosen by popular
ballot. Senator Money, the present in
cumbent, and Governor Longino are
candidates, and are now prosecuting
an active canvass of the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
WRITES FROM LAWToN.
Courier Receives Letter From George
F. SiIvers Today.

The Courier is In receipt of letter from
George II. Silvers, formerly resident of
this city but NOW of Lawton, Okla, in
which he repews his subscription to the
Daily Courier Mr.. Silyers states that
they have been having fine weather in
Lawton, that the farmers have been har-
vesting for over two weeks and that wheat
and oats are doing fine. He reports that
all the Ottumwa people at Lawton, OF
whom there are quite a number, are in
good health and doing we'll
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
SCRAPED FLESH FROM LEG.
James Forsyth Falls From Pile Of Lun,
Der This Morning.

From Saturdays Daily.
James Forsyth, the young son Of Nh
and Mrs. j. P. Forsyth, who reside on
East Main street. fell from pile OF
lumber this morning about IL O'Clock
and scraped the flesh from his right
leg below the knee, exposing the bone,
The boy was taken to the, Office of DR.
w. G.. Newell and fourteen stitched
were required to sew up the wound.
DR.. l.. J. Baker was called to assist
DR.. Newell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
is SUED BY ITS CREDITORS.
United Locomotive Corporation is Put
Into Hands Of Receiver.

Chicago, une 23.-Bankruptcy pro-
ceedings against the United Locomo-
tive corporation. an Illinois concern
having a plant at Hand, was begun by
its creditors in the federal court to-
day Judge Kohlsaat appointed Edwin
Potter of Chicago, receiver for the cor
poration with 100000 bonds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
LAID TO MIDWAY.
Pacific Gable Landed and Connections
to Be Completed,

Manila, June 23-The Pacific cable
from Guam to Midway island was
landed at the latter place today by
the steamer Colonia. The cable ship
Anglia left Midway for Honolulu today
to complete the connections.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
BOILERS TICKET PROMISED.
Democrats of Hardin County Adjourn
Convention Till September.

Iowa Falls, June 22-The democrats
of this county adjourned their conven-,
ton to meet September when COM
mittee appointed to report suitable
nominees for the county ticket will
submit the ticket to be placed In the
field. 1t is understood the boiling re-
publicans will be permitted to name
two of the candidates, probably the
sheriff and representative, the demo.
Gratis naming the balance of the ticket,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
Karl Wayne Killed.

Council Bluffs, June 20. Karl
Mayne,. confidential clerk in the pri-
yate bank of National Committeeman
Ernest q. Hart. was accidentally shot
and instantly killed yesterday by the
discharge revolver which he had
fastened in his belt Mr.. Mayne had
been connected with the Hart bank for
eight years. He leaves wife and one
child.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Samuel Herbert DougaI Found Guilty
of Murder.

London, June 23-Samuel Herbert
Dugal was to-day found guilty of the
murder Of Miss Camille Holland, a
wealthy woman with whom he lived
at Moat house. He was sentenced to
death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25

QUICK SAYS TRUSTS
MAKE THE ISSUE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25
Other keosauquans.

Other keosauquans.
John f. Dillon of New York City, at
torney for the Goulds, was boy in old
Keosauqua, serving on the Iowa SUI
preme bench for a time. Other Keo-
sauqnans were j. G. Bonney. secretary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-25


to meet you here
we meet tonight under very differ
ent environment, and can heartily
and truthfully say that am glad to
meet you here tonight. Our good pre-,
siding elder told us to prepare to ell
terrain from 125 to $50. We were look.
ing for them. They are not here.
am reminded of the lady who wanted
her husband He had suddenly disap.
peared. She hunted the premises over
but could not find him. She went down
to the basement where her washer
woman was washing and said Betsy
Ann, do you know anything of my hus
bands whereabouts?' The maid stud.
led moment and said, thoughtfully
Pm not sure, Nom, but / expect they
are in the wash I'm not sire of the
whereabouts of our delegates, but ex
pect they are in the wash out.
An Ideal Epwo rthian.
eve welcome you for what an idea
Epworthian is. There are some things
| that they do and some things that they
will not do. They will not dance
Some parents today are sending. theil
| children to dancing school to make
them graceful. In some places Ep-
| worthians are dancing to learn grace
| fulness. The trouble is all the dancing
goes to the heels and none to the
heart. Graceful heels, graceless hearts
Our leaguers are seeking grace in the
| heart.
Do Not Play Cards.
! "Leaguers don't play cards, Some
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION uso-
lated Tract Public Land Sale
U. s. Land Office, Lewistown,
Mont.
Notice is hereby given. that in pur-
suance of instructions from the Com.
missioner of the General Land Office,
under authority vested in him by sec
ton PASS, U. s. Revised Statutes, as
amended by the act Of congress ap-
proved February &c, 1895. We will pro-
coed to offer at public sale on the
1stn day Of July, 1903. at 2 O'Clock
p. m, at this Office, the following
tracts of land, to-wit:
SEX neA, sec 20. tip 10 n, r 16 e,
Mont. =. NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands
are advised to file their claims In this
Office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement oi
said sale, otherwise their rights will
be forfeited.
Dated this Sth day of June. 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication June 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
NOTICE FOR PusLlcArloN-pe

NOTICE FOR PUBllcATloN-De-
partment Of the Interior, Land or
fee at Lewistown, Mont, June /,
1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana,
on Friday, July 10, 1903, viz:
RALPH G.. BOYLES,
who made II. e. No. 2635. for the seA
sec 20. tp IA n, r is e, Mont. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Bevie Z. Gibson, Arthur Johnson,
Philip Chase, Of Lewistown; Frank
Bristol. of Cottonwood, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication June 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
Order to Mortgage Real Estate.

In the District Court OF the Tenth
Judicial District of the State of Mon.
tana, in and for the County of Fergus.
In the matter OF the application OF
the trustees of the First Presbyterian
church. OF Lewistown, Montana, for
an order to mortgage real estate.
Pursuant to an order OF the Dis.
trict Court of the Tenth Judicial Dis.
trict OF the State Of Montana, In and
for the County of Fergus, made and
entered this 18th day of June, 1903.
notice is hereby given TO any and all
persons interested TO show cause, n
any they have, on Tuesday, the Goth
day Of June, 1903, al 10 o'clock a. m.
OF said day. or as soon thereafter as
the matter can be heard, at the court
room of said Court in the court house
at Lewistown. Montana, why the trus.
tees of the First Presbyterian church
Of Lewistown, Montana. should not b.
authorized 10 mortgage the followine
real property. situated In the town Jl
Lewistown, County OF Fergus, and
State of Montana. to-wit:
Beginning at the easterly corner oj
lot four "a, block No. JIG. OF the orig
inal townsite OF Lewistown, Montana
running thence north As degrees. west
thirty 800 feet. thence south 45 de
grees, west one hundred (1O0) feet
thence south i5 degrees, east THIRTY
800 feet, thence north IS degrees
east one hundred (100) feet to the
place OF beginning.
Also. lot number six and fractional
lot number Z, in block lettered az
and numbered sixteen 16) of III,
original townsite Of Lewistown. Mon
tana. and fractional lot numbered onf
in block numbered three OF the MorasC
~(originalD addition to the said town OF
Lewistown, Fergus county. Montana
And TO make. execute and deliver
with such mortgage a bond or prom
issory note under the corporate sea
and in the corporate name OF said
church, as evidence OF the indebted
ness secured by such mortgage.
Witness my hand and the seal ol
the said District Court this gard da,
OF June, 1903.
EDMUND WRIGHT.
tSea) Clerk District Court.
Kelly & MOulton,
Attorneys for petitioner.
First publication June "a.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

II. The members Of THE Tribe If
John" were not so numerous, but were
unite as conspicuous as the members
OF "The Tribe Of Dan John McCook
was a doctor, practiced at Lisbon. o.,
and served during the war as a surg
con. contributing his entire family to
the federal cause. He died at the mil.
itary headquarters OF his son Arson.
near washington, Oct. IL. 1865. He
contributed FIVE sons TO the Union
army as follows:
-. Edward Moody McCook, a lawyer
by profession, a pioneer in the gold
fields OF Pixies Peak. appointed lieu
tenant colonel OF cavalry at the out.
break of the war. performed a number
of brilliant cavalry exploits during
Sherman's march to the sea and was
mustered out a major general. He
was United States minister TO the
Hawaiian Islands and governor of the
territory of Colorado for eight years.
10. Arson George McCook, went to
California when a mere boy, during
the gold excitement Of 1Si9, returned
east lust before the war, commenced
his law studies in the office of his
cousin, George w. McCook, at Steu.
benville: raised q company at the first
call for volunteers; rose to the rank
of brigadier general before the close
Of the war. He removed to New
York, served several terms in con,
gress, was secretary Of the United
States senate for eight years, cham
berlain of the City of New York, and
is now publisher of the Legal Review
IA. Rev. Henry G. McCook, borr
at Lisbon, educated for the ministry
served through the war as chaplain
of the Forty-frst Illinois regiment ant
now is pastor of a Presbyterian church
at Philadelphia. He is distinguished
as a preacher, a theologian, and as 9
student of natural history, and is re
garded as the highest living authority
upon the habits of ants, spiders and
other insects.
Is. Rhoderick Sheldon McCook
graduated at the naval academy II
1859, served through the wal will
great credit in the navy, retired as
a commander In 1885 and died al
Vineiand, N. j., in 1886.
16. Rev. John James McCook, borT
at Lisbon, before he was II years Ole
commissioned as lieutenant in the
First Virginia Volunteers. which wal
a regiment recruited in Ohio; served
through the war, and in 1865 entere,
Trinity college, Hartford; studied
theology, entered the ministry Of tn,
Protestant Episcopal church, and Il
now professor Of modern language!
at his alma mater.
I am sure that this record Is no
equaled by any other family in Amer
lea. and perhaps not in the entir'
world.
1. Daniel McCook, major, killed ii
action.
2. Latimer A., major, died from
wounds.
3. George Wythe, brigadier gener
al.
4. John James, midshipman, die,
at sea.
5. Robert Latimer, brigadier ger
eral, killed in action.
6. Alexander Mcdowell, major ger
eral.
7. Daniel, Jr.. brigadier general
MORALLY wounded In action.
s. Edwin Stanton, major general
shot In riot.
8. Charles Maurice, private, kille,
in action.
10. John James, colonel.
IL. John McCook, surgeon, died g
military headquarters.
II. Edward Moody. major general
Is. Arson George. brigadier ger
IA. Rev. Henry C., chaplain.
Is. Rhoderick Sheldon. command
er In navy.
16. Rev. John Jones, lieutenant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
NOTICE FOR PUsLIcATloN-U. S.

Land Office, Lewistown. Mont
Usolated Tract)-Public Land Sale.
Notice is hereby given. that in pur'
suance of instructions from the Com
m~issioners of the General Land Office,
under authority vested In him by sec
ton 2455, U. S. Revised Statutes, as
amended by the act of congress ap'
proved February 20, 1895, we will pro.
coed TO offer at public sale on the
10th day of July, 1903, at this office
the following tract OF land, to-wit:
Lot 4 Of sec 3, TIP Ia n, r II e, Mon
P. NJ.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
advised to file their claims in this Of
fee on or before the day above desig
mated for the commencement OF said
sale. otherwise their rights will be
forfeited.
Dated this 9Th day of June, 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication June 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication. U. s. Land
Office at Lewistown, ont. June 90.
1903.
Notice is hereby given that
AGNES VI. STRAW,
assignee of Rose Hastings. Of Fergus
county, Mont, has filed notice Of in.
~tention to make proof on her desert
land claim No. 1899. for the WIZ seA,
swh neA, ek swA, seA nwh, swA
swh, sec q. sell seA. sec 2s, tip 10
n. r Is e. Mont. p. NJ. before W. II.
Peck, U. s. Commissioner at Garneill,
Mont. on Wednesday. the 10Th day
OF July. 1903.
She names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation OF said land:
David r. Hendricks, Of Rockford;
William V. Lewis, Benjamin F. Cor
don. of TIBET: William C.. Weston. Of
Garneill. Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication June "a.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication. Department
o. the Interior. United States Land
Office. Lewistown, Mont. May 26.
1903.
Notice Is hereby given that
PHILIP |. MOULE,
assignee OF Benjamin w. Downs. OF
Bercail. Fergus county. Mont, has
filed notice OF intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 1856, for
the WIZ nwh, wiz swA, sec 90. tip 9
4, r IS e, Mont. r. M; also,
p. A. ELLIS,
husband, for and on behalf Of the
heirs of Ada Z. Rosling, deceased. has
filed notice of intention to make proof
on her desert land claim No. 1880, for
the VIZ seh. sec rs, wiz neh. sec
30. Up 8 n. r 10 g. Mont. p. NJ; also
PHILIP |. MOULE.
assignee of Clayton u. Prior. OF Fer.
gus county. Mont. has filed notice OF
intention TO make proof on his desert
land claim No. 1893. for the swh
neh. nwh seh, sec 6, tip 8 n, r is e,
MUM l. S.t dlsD,
VILLA A. SHAULL.,
Of Fergus county, Mont. has filed no
tice Of intention 10 make proof on his
desert land claim No. 1867. for the
nwh swh, sec II, e1a SEA, sec IS.
neA neh, sec 10. Up . n, r IS @. Mont.
p. NJ; also.
p. A. ELLIS,
husband, for and on behalf Of the
heirs OF Ada +. hosling. deceased. as.
signee Of John +. Chamberlain, has
filed notice Of intention TO make proof
on her desert land claim No. 1889, for
the eIa neh, eh SEA, sec p, Up On,
r 10 G. Mont. p. NJ. before William
II. Peck, U. S. Commissioner, at Gar,
neill. Mont, on Tuesday, the 30th day
of June, 1898.
They name the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation Of said land:
Clarence w. Wemple, Warwick Ay.
ers. Philip /. %sioule, William j. Bruce,
all Of Bercail. Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register
First publication May q.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION uso-

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 0so-
lated Tract)-United States Land
Office, Lewistown, Mont, Public
Land Sale.
Notice is hereby given, that in pur.
suance OF instructions from the COM
missioner of the General Land office.
under authority vested in him by sec
ton 2455. U. s. Revised Statutes, as
amended by act of congress approved
February &c. 1895, we will proceed to
public sale on the 18th day Of July,
1903. at 2 o'clock p. m, at this Office,
the following tract Of land, to-wit:
Sell swh, e 10. TIP Is n, r II e,
Mont. p. NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
~versely the above described lands are
advised to file their claims in this
office on or before the day above
designated for the commencement OF
said sale, otherwise their rights will
be forfeited.
Dated this End day OF June. 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication June 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
NOTICE FOR PuBLlcATIoN-u. s

Land Office. Lewistown, Mont
tIsolated Tract)-Public Land Sale.
Notice is hereby given that In pur.
suance of instructions from the Com.
missioners OF the General Land Office,
under authority vested In him by sec.
ton 2455, U. s. Revised Statutes, as
amended by the act OF congress APP
proved February &c, 1895. we will pro-
coed TO offer at public sale on the
10th day of July. 1903, at this Office.
the following tract Of land. to-wit:
SwA swh, sec 2S. tip is n, r II e.
Mont. p. NJ.
ANY and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
advised to file their claims in this Of.
fee on or before the day above desig.
mated for the commencement OF said
sale. otherwise their rights will be
forfeited.
Dated this 2nd day Of June, 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication June 10.