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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
Board Proceedings.

s sa ~ n
Proceedings of the board of ,superyis.
ors Monday, July 6, 1908.
+ Being the fifth day Of the June SEES
sion.
Board met.
All members present.
Quarterly report of l. H. Hammond,
county auditor, approved.
Attorney j. A. Lowenberg then ap-
peared in behalf of several of the town
ship assessors relative to the further
compensation for assessing. After
hearing the arguments the board re-
ferred the same to the county attorney.
Balance of the day was devoted to
the examination of claims.
The board adjourned to meet Tues
day, July Z, 1908, at $3.50 a. m.
John M. McElroy, Chairman.
Attest: /. H. Ham mond, County Aud.
itor.
Proceedings of the board of supervis.
ors Tuesday, July Z, 1903.
Being the fifth day of the July SEES.
sion.
Board met.
All members present.
Minutes of the previous days ses-
sion read and approved.
w. H. G. Jaques was appointed a
member of the Soldiers Relief Com
mission to fill vacancy caused by the
death of s. B. Evans.
j. B. Carman was appointed justice
of the peace in Pleasant township to
fill vacancy.
Highway petition of Samuel Dim
mitt ct al, for establishment of high
way in section %, in Highland town
ship, granted upon condition that road
be placed In good travelling condition
on or before November 1, 1903 without
expense to Wapelol county.
Quarterly report of H. w. Michael,
clerk of the district court, approved.
After examination Of claims the
board adjourned to meet Monday,
August 3, 1908.
John NJ McElroy, Chairman.
Attest: /. H. Hammond, County Aud.
itor.
II other means fail to persuade him
to cease his attentions ask him if he
is not the same Smith who was once
in the government postal service.
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RAISES CATTLE QUARANTINE.

Shipments Across Massachusetts and
New Hampshire Allowed.
Boston. Mass, July s-Dr. Austin J.
Peters, chief of the cattle bureau of
the state board of agriculture, receiv-
ed from the secretary of agriculture
at Washington an order partially rails
ing the quarantine against shipments
of cattle, sheep and other ruminants
from states not quarantined, across
and New Hampshire.
This is the first step towards the
entire removal of the quarantine which
was established last fall.
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0ttumWa Real Estate Co,

Has for sale some of as nice homes from
$1,000 to $4,000 as can be bought
We will make special effort to please
YOU and show you bargains. Some modest
homes from $500 up, and some very choice
lois all over the city, low in price, choice
locations, good terms. A special price on
Janney lot for next week, lot %, block 3.
Some choice farms at right prices. Kansas
lands and homes at bargains. See what
they are doing in Kansas this year; 81 600
men wanted to harvest.
Call and see MS and be ready to go by
July 7th. new eight room house for rent.
105 North Court Street.
Phone s07 ottumwa, Iowa.
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Homeseekers, Excursions.

One way rate with two dollars adj
ditional for round trip tickets on sale
the first and third Tuesdays of every
month, with limit for return twenty-one
days from date of sale See ticket
agents Of Iowa Central for information
as to rates, ETC.. or address A. B. Cults
G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
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PASTOR DEFENDANT.

Administrator OF Estate Alleges Rev.
II. Clay Is Dishonest.
Bloomington, ILL.,, July 8.--The Rev.
H. Clay Yates, pastor of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church and a cousin
of Governor Yates, is made defendant
in a suit, brought by Henry Becker
man of Vincennes, Ind, administrator
of the estate of William j. Gibson. He
alleges that the Rev. Mr.. Yates work
ed upon the religious zeal of Gibson
during revival meeting conducted
there and persuaded him to turn over
to him his estate, worth $4,000, for
investment. Two weeks before the
death of Gibson he sent for the Rev.
Mr. Yates to return and settle, but he
failed to obey. p
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WOMEN WANT SEPARATION ON
CHARGE OF INHuMAN TREAT
MENT.
ONE WANTS $4,000 ALIMONY
Judge Roberts Issues Writs of Attach,
nent to Secure Temporary Alimony
of $soo-August zieaer Before Board
of Insanity.

Two petitions for divorce have
been filed in the office Of
the clerk OF, the district court, the
plaintiffs in both cases being the
wives and the grounds, for the petit
t1ins being charges of cruel and in
human treatment. Janet Grace Brown
and Mary A. Dowty are the plaintiffs
and the former asks for temporary
alimony in the sum of $500 and per-
manent alimony of $4,000. A writ Of
attachment was issued by Judge M.
A. Roberts late yesterday afternoon
against certain property owned by the
defendant to secure the amount Of
the temporary alimony.
The Brown Case.
Janet Grace Brown in her petition
states that she and Charles w. Brown
were married in Ottumwa April IL,
1901, and that she and her husband
lived together until April / of this year,
when she was forced, so she says, to
leave him and go to live with her par
ents at Avery, owing to the cruel and
inhuman treatment which she was
forced to endure. The plaintiff states
that the defendant was guilty of
cruel and inhuman treatment and that
he used such vile and indecent Ian
guage ais to crush her feelings. She
AYERS that her nervous system was SO
wrought upon that it was necessary
to call the services of physician to
restore her to normal state, while
she was often forced to carry coal
from the mines to supply the family
with fuel.
w. w. Epps, the plaintiffs attor-
ney, filed the petition for the attach
ment to secure the temporary ALI
mony, and Judge M. A. Roberts
promptly ordered the writ of attach
ment issued
The Dowty Petition.
Mrs. Mary A. Dowty is the plaintiff
in the other divorce. case filed and
the defendant is Daniel Dowty. The
plaintiff states that she and the de-
PENDANT We're married at Creston Dec.
Is, 1899, and that they lived together
one year, when without cause her
husband deserted her and has since
resided in Oklahoma. A. w. Enoch is
the plaintiffs attorney.
Zeigler Before Board of Insanity.
August Zeigler, the man who is
awaiting the action of the grand jury
on the charge of breaking into the
Highland Center depot a few weeks
ago, was up before the board Of in
sanity Tuesday evening C but action
was deferred until relatives whose
names the man gave the authorities
ha va bepn rom mimi tod wifi Zaip-
Ter cannot speak English well, SO DR..
A. o. Williams conducted the boards
usual examination in the German Ian
guage. Sheriff Cremer was awakened
about o'clock in the morning few
days ago and found that zeigler had
to the top of the room in
which he was confined with the aid
of benches and had attempted para
chute leap. He was locked up be-
fore he could make another such at
tempt. He will probably be sent
to Mount Pleasant unless word is re-
received from his relatives today.
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"A Word to the Wise is suHicientp

good farm, improved, about six miles
from Ottumwa, 100 acres, only $50 per acre.
An so acres, part bottom land, improved,
only $50 per acre.
These are only "a few Of the Wapello'
county farms we are offering you. Come
and see u.s.. BY the way this hot weather
reminds us that it is time to take trip
to Colorado and look at our irrigation prop
osition. We can show You land that never
fails to produce a crop and 1t will only
cost you from $50 to $50 per acre with per-
petual water rights, and the side trip to
the mountains will do you good. Come in
and let MS tell you all about 1t.
See us for anything in our line
Low ENBER 6 o.
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REFUGE IN ATTIC.
WILLIAM PARKINSON, BRIGHTEN.
IL I'D BY INSANE DELusIoN
HIDES FROM FRIENDS.
Yields to coaxina Of Sheriff J. H. crem.
er-Is Adiudsed Insane and Taken
to Mt. Pleasant-Case is Very Sad
One.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Frightened by the delusion that
someone was going to do him great
bodily harm, VIM. Parkinson, an en-
ploye of the John Morrell 6 Co. pack
ing plant, residing at 1885 East Main
street, climbed into the attic of his
home about 1880 o'clock yesterday
and for several hours, despite the en-
treaties OF his. friends, refused to
come down.
In Failing Health.
Mr.. Parkinson has been in failing
health for about two years. He has
been working in the box department
of the packing plant but about two
months ago his health failed him to
such an extent that he was compelled
to give up his pla-e He has been
under the care of Dr.. j. b. Wilson, but
despite every effort he has steadily
grown worse and in addition signs of
mental trouble became more and more
apparent.
III On several occasion he has climbed
in the attic of his one-story house and
remained there for several hours at
a time. He was constantly afraid that
those about him, even his best friends,
were attempting to injure him, and
he chose the attic as a place oil refuge.
Yesterday, it is stated, after climbing
up as usual he made one or two in
effeetual attempts to commit suicide
by hanging. He is said to have
placed piece Of timber across
the opening into the attic, tied strap
around his neck and to the timber
and began to let himself down through
the opening, but he was discovered
and each time climbed back again.
Takes Refuge in Attic.
Convinced that it was unwise to
allow him further freedom DR.. Will
son went before the board of insanity
and filed information against him.
j. d. Stephens, deputy sheriff, went
to the home to bring him to the court
house. Parkinson was still in the at
tic and refused to come down, threat
ening to brain anyone who attempted
to come after him.
After an hours futile effort Sheriff
j. H. Cremer was sent for and ar
rived at about o'clock. After con-
siderable entreaty Parkinson was
persuaded to rome down. He was
taken before the board and adjudged
insane and his removal was ordered
to the hospital at Mount Pleasant,
where he was taken on Burlington
No. 4 last evening.
A Sad Case.
This is one of the saddest cases
that has ever been brought before the
board of insanity Mr.. Parkinson has
resided in Ottumwa for many years
and was widely known and popular
with his friends. He has for many
years been a trusted employee of the
packing plant, having at one
time held an important position
in the office. He is the father of
of four little children, who were play
ing about the home yesterday almost
totally unconscious of the great blight
which had come upon the father. His
wife is grief-stricken over the shock.
1t is confidently believed that the treat
ment at the hands of the specialists
with which the patients are surround
ed at Mt. Pleasant, will lead to a
his speedy recovery and restoration
to his home.
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FOR SALE EAST TEXAS FRUIT
lands-3S5 acres in solid body of finest
bottom lands on Sabine river, Gregg
county, three miles from TIongyiew; I'M
eXcelled for ribbon cane, rice, fruit and
vegetables; viii sell all or part; terms to
suit. Address p. o. Box 495, Tyler, Tex.
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FOR SALE-A FARM OF 431 ACRES,
nine miles southeast of Quincy, all in cul-
tiyaton excepting seventy acres of wood
land pasture. Has a seven room house..
one ice, house and other small buildings,
two large bank barns, capacity to hold
about sixty head OF cattle; also a three
room tenant house and barn across the
road from main buildings, plenty of
water. The farm is In good condition for
either stock or grain, raised over 1000;
bushels of wheat last year. Inquire Of
Fred Meyer, T1s Kentucky street, Quincy,
I'll.
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REV. GARDNER AT MouLToN.
Former ottumwa Pastor Has Most
Prosperous Charge. 81


RevjW. S. Gardner pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal church at Moulton and
formerly pastor of the Willard Street
Methodist Episcopal church in this
city, presides over one of the most ele-
CANT church structures in southeast
ern Iowa
The Moulton Methodist class was or
ganized in 1869. with Rev. John Bur-
CESS as presiding elder and the Rev.
l.. M. kirkpatrick as preacher in
charged
In 1847 "Moulton" was made "Moul-
ton Mission" and transferred from the
Abba district to the .Ottumwa district.
In 1875 it was again transferred to the
Keokuk district in which district it
originally belonged. Moulton has been
characterized by several large revivals
two of which came about under the
pastorates of c. E. tCorkhill and w. r.
jeffrey, Jr.
The Present Church.
During the pastorate of w. r., jeffrey
steps were taken and plans perfected
that led to the erection Of the splendid
structure which was finished during
the pastorate Of Latham Ingham, in
1901. Moulton became station dur
ing the pastorate of w. r.. Jeffrey, Jr.,
and has continued to grow in influence
and numbers, notwithstanding the
many removals caused by the removal
of tie Kansas City division During the
passionate of the present pastor, re-
vival was held of three weeks dura-
ton in which there were about thirty
persons converted There have been
several accessions by certificate dur
ing the year.
Rev. Gardeners Charges.
This church is model of beauty,
modern in every respect, containing a
splendid well-toned pipe organ and a
beautiful choir loft with room for
twenty persons.
The present pastor, Rev. w. S. Gard
ner, was born in Madison county, Ohio,
brought up in Iowa, educated in Wash
ington Academy and in the Iowa Wes-
leyan at Mt. Pleasant. He was mar
ried in 1883 to Miss N q. Ireland, of
Fairfield. To them were born son
and daughter, Edgar and leila B.
Rev. Gardner began preaching at
Brookville, and has served the follow
ing charges: Brookville, Salina, Web
ster, Drakeville, Eldon, Ottumwa, Will
lard St., Oskaloosa, Fremont, Keokuk
list church) and Moulton.
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CHILD GIVEN TO MOTHER.
Little Pearl Baxter Held Nine Weeks
BY Robert Harlan.

From Wednesdhy's Daily.
Judge NJ. A. Roberts last evening on a
writ of habeas corpus returned little Pearl
Marie Baxter about years of age. to her
mother, Nellie Baxter. The child has been
held by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harlan for
the past five weeks because Mrs. Baxter
owes them board, according to the story
told by Mr. and Mrs. Harlan. The judge
ruled that the child was no party to the
transaction and he returned her to her
mother.
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FOR SALE-A LOVELY HOME AND
money for you in famous grazing, fruit
and lumber belt; healthful; scenery de-
lightful; soil unsurpassed in fertility and
naturally adapted to all branches of
farming; valley farms very cheap; write
for bargain. j. c. Atkins, Route 10, Sum
merville, Mo.
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FOR sALE-I HAVE ON HANDS AT MY
shop at kldon, four traction engines for
sale, one IL H. p. Stephens, one 10 III. P.
Advance, one 10 II. p Canton Monitor,
one H. r. Nichols Shepherd. The Adj
vance and Canton Monitor are thorough
~ rel,uil. end trepainted and practically
as good as new, and prices are very low.
All Inquiries answered promptly. Come
and see them. d. L. Shore, Eldon, Iowa.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR DIR. DRUM
mond's Lightning Remedies for rheuma-
tism; restores stiff joints, drawn cords,
and hardened muscles, $500 for incurable
case. When everything else fails, describe
your case to the Drummond Medicine Co.,
New York.
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HAVE FOR SALE, TRADE OR EX-
change first class, up-to-date drug bust
ness, full and complete in all Its branches
Fine modern fixtures, canopy top soda
fountain, cash register, and all appli-
ances required In q modern drug business.
Corner store room. plate glass front,
cheap rent, in residence part of city.
Established at present location some ten
years, by present owner. Other business
more important. Can remain or move to
suit purchaser. Wanted, cheap western
land, or a level headed partner to man
age the business. This is rare chance
for a practical man to secure an estab-
lished business which took years to build
up. If Interested, would be pleased to
hear from you. c. j. Canaan, rooms Z, 8,
1917 Farnam street, Omaha, Neb.
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MORRIS WILLIAMS.
Baker Bldg OTTUMWA, IOWA
MINNEsoTA LAMp.

Over $4,000 acres of timber, brush and
meadow lands in Aitkin, Itasca and st.
Louis counties, now in the market at 81
to $40 per acre. Sold on easy payments to
settlers. This is the best clover growing
country in the world. Why not go up
Right now is The time You will be well
pleased with the country For low excur-
sion rates and full description of the coun-
try write to John p. Applequist, Trav
Land Agent, c. R. I. & p. Ry. Co., 1913 E.
Main ST., Ottumwa, la.
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200 ACRE FARM TO RENT OR SELL;
clear farms, hotels, city property to sell,
rent or trade. H.. J. Simpson, Clarks-
burg, Mo.
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OTTUMWA IN 1904
sHERIFFs' AssocIA-
TON MAY MEET HERE NEXT
YEAR.
Sheriff cremer Leaves to At
tend Dubuque Meeting-Will Make
Organized Effort to Bring Next Meet.
ing to This City.

Ottumwa will be selected as the next
meeting place. of the Interstate Sher-
ifs association if the efforts of Sher-
If j. H. Cremer and fifteen other Off
GERS of this section of the state bear
fruit. Sheriff Cremer left last
night on the Milwaukee for Dubuque
to attend the annual gathering of the
sheriffs. which opens tomorrow and
continues until Saturday. When seen
just before leaving he said that for
several weeks past he has been in cor
respondence with number of officials
in this section of the state and that in
nearly every case favorable replies
have been received to his request for
their assistance in bringing the 1904
meeting to Ottumwa.
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The easiest way to sustain a repu-
tation for scholarship is not to talk
much.
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FOR SALE THREE BLACK AND
white female pointer pups. Best field
stock. John PREACHER, Main and Wapello
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FOR SALE-FARMS; IF YOU WANT a
farm in good location and good climate.
good churches and schools, good land and
good people and gond cheap homes, write
Taft & Wells, Scipio, Drew county, Ark
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FOR SALE-A QUARTER, HALF OR
whole section. fourteen miles southeast
of Sioux City and near Bronson, Iowa.
Price right; terms easy. Ill health and
improper big priced help compel us to sell
out. II. j. Dannett & Wife, Bronson,
Iowa.
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FGR SALE TWO WELL IMPROVED
five acre fruit farms near city. Inquire
Mrs. d. L. McNeal, Rural MOL, City.
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WANTE

FARM LOANS. WANTED INVESTORS
to loan money on choice farms In Okla
homa. Seven per cent net income guar
anteed References furnished and cor
respondence solicited Address Landers
& Thomas, Lawton, Oklahoma
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FOR iE-RESTAURANT AND STORE
room cleared $1,000 last year. For par
ticulars address j. w. Smith,; WOODBURY.,
Iowa.
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GOING TO SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?
Then it will pay you ITO investigate the
Southern Iowa Normal, Bath year opens
September 1. A thorough, practical educa-
tion which prepares for business, for a
profession, or for any university within
the reach of every. earnest young man or
woman. S137 covers all expenses for 4s
weeks. Address,
A. r. Downey, Prin., Bloomfield, Iowa.
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FARMS Fol- sALE-CHHAP; TERMS
easy; write for description. d. H. Har-
per, Benton, Mo.
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-320 ACRES STOCK AND
grain farm, oil and gas belt, in eastern
Kansas, well improved. For information
write owner, Geo. II. Lane, St Paul, No.
2, Kansas.
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LOsT-JULY 4TII ON THE ROAD TO-
Monkey mountain, n gold witch fob,
with locket attached, bearing the mi
tials d. NJ. q. Finder please return to
j. w. Edgerly & Co., and receive reward.
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TO LEASE.
FOR SALE.

A WE'LL IMPROVED UPLAND FARM,
one-half creek bottom, tiled out, or some
income property to trade for river bot
tom farm, well improved, near school
and church preferred. W. A. Zollman,
Bloomfield, Iowa.
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ottumwa Favored.

Sheriff Creiner statedfthat several of the
members of the association in the western,
central and southeastern portions of the
state expressed dissatisfaction with Du-
buque as the choice of the 1903 convention,
owing to it's situation in the northeast part
of the state Ottumwa is the choice of
many of the sheriffs and as this city has
never entertained the body it Is thought
very probable that the 1904 meeting will
be secured
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LOST

LOST-ON NIGHT OF JULY 4TH BLACK
silk Jacket. Return to Courier Office and
receive reward.
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Many sheriffs Attend.

The annual gathering of the sheriffs in
an important event and it brings together
annually 100 officers in active duty as 1t
is seldom that sheriff fails to attend.
This number does not nearly cover the at
tendance at the meetings, however, as the
deputy sheriffs and eS-sheriffs are also
members of the association. There is al
ways an attendance of several hundred at
the gatherings
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II other means fail to persuade him
to cease his attentions ask him if he
is not the same. Smith who was once
in the government postal service.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-09-19

of modern progress and he recognized
the potency Of modern ideas. A man
Of narrow mind might have come forth
as champion against them, but not
such a man was Leo. Intolerance
formed no part of his creed; class
prejudiceS found no favor In his eyes.
In his mastery encyclicals he spoke au-
thoritatively and most wisely. not al
ways on purely ecclesiastical subjects.
but very often also. on subjects which
are Of worldwide secular interest.
Thus he was more than an eccelsiastic;
personal character, all who were ever
privileged to know him, have spoken in
the highest terms. That he was very
charitable and kindly is known to all.
In word. he bore himself nobly in his
high office, and now that he has gone
to his reward all who have watched his
sterling and loyal work will admit that
he was a true and eminently sagaciOus
shepherd Of the people.
Many anecdotes have been related as
Leo KILL He was accessible and affa.
bic to all who sought an audience and
consequently thousands Of those who
have visited Rome retain vivid i'm.
prosSions of the POntiff. Simplicity
and frugallty of living enabled him to
husband his strength and to accomplish
an amount of work devolving upon him
as "head of the church." which to
many men of greater physical strength
would have seemed appalling. But
Pope Leo XIII. was welf fentitled to be
considered In many respects the grand.
est Old man of the age.