Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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Observation-Disclosures
Charlton.

Charlton.
Charlton, Feb. 20.-The creditors OF
DIR. C. b. Motif, formerly of this city,
has been notified that he has been adj
: Judged a bankrupt in the court of
bankruptcy for the district of Kan
sas, at Wichita. DR.. Motif formerly
resided here and was an eye special
list
Joseph Culver of Russell was bust
ness caller in the city Thursday.
The jury in the case of the state VS.
James Stevens, who was tried for per-
jury, returned a verdict of guilty late
Wednesday evening. He will receive
his sentence Monday.
Elof Peterson returned to Ottumwa
last evening, after pleasant visit OF
a few days with friends.
Nathan Jewett received a letter
from his son, All. yesterday, who is
in San Francisco, informing him OF
his marriage on February IL.
Mrs. w. F. Stark OF Woodburn Wis
tied in the city Thudsray with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Haw--
kins, on East Court Avenue.
Mrs. May Yost returned home last
evening from a visit with relatives in
Des Moines.
Charles Ramsey of Oakley was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Swanson depart.
ed last evening for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Braden, in
Arcadia, Nebraska.
The criminal case of the state VS.
Albert Poston of Cleveland, charged
with assault with intent to commit
murder, has been continued.
The funeral of Sam Halferty, of
Liberty township, was held yesterday
morning. The death of the deceased
was the result of an accident that be,
fell him the first of the week. He
was hauling hay and fell from the
load, sustaining injuries from which
he never recovered.
Miss Clara Buzzard returned to her
home near Olmitz yesterday.
Charlton, Feb. 21.-Oliver Hawkins
Jr., and family, of Cleveland No. A,
were in the city yesterday for few
hours while on their way to Fredonia,
where Mr.. Hawkins has purchased a
farm and will reside in the future.
"A Convict's Daughter" was pre-
scented at the opera house last even.
ing to a large and appreciative aud
fence.
Ira N. Curtis returned home this
morning from a two weeks business
trip to Philadelphia, Penn.
The neighbors in the vicinity of the
New York bridge. south of town, are
somewhat alarmed, especially at
night, over a strange noise that is be.
ing made by some animals. The noise
&c rat,f ft.o,, hi hot hoo
ever been heard, but resembles that
of a young mule. on its first attempt
to bray. Several attempts have been
made to capture the night intruder
, but SO far have proven unsuccessful
Mark Bailey come up from Leon yes.
terday for few days visit with rela.
tives.
Mrs. D. C. Rock of Oakley was in
the city Friday on a shopping expedi
ton.
Charles Wells came up from Wells.
vile, Mo-, yesterday morning to at
tend to some matters of business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Youtsey OF
Russell were in the city yesterday on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ekfelt arrived
Thursday evening from ST. Louis for
visit at the parental home
Mr. and Mrs. Will Shore came in
from Alton last evening, and will now
make this county their home again
He will reside on the farm of Samuel
Bennington, northwest of town.
Miss Pearl Lewis went down to Rus
sell Friday evening, returning this
morning.
Rev. Shleh of Omaha, one of the ma
tional lecturers for the order of the
Woodmen of the World, will address
the members of that lodge at their
hall next Tuesday evening.
Court adjourned yesterday until
Monday noon, the jury being excused
until Tuesday.
Rev. Johnson of Russell was in the
city yesterday
Mrs. Della Bell, who removed to
Kansas some two years ago, arrived
last evening for an extended visit with
relatives.
j. ]. Horrigan returned home from
business trip to Ottumwa this morn
ing.
There will be special services al
the Baptist church tomorrow both
morning and evening. AT the morn