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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
NOTICE.

This is to notify all persons not to har-
hor or give credit to my wife. Maud May
t'nShard. on my account, as shall pay
no bills of her contracting after this-la te.
Alfred Pushard.
Gardiner. Maine. Oct. 9TH, 1903
oct5dl W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Alice White left. Thursday, 70,
IL visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Gardiner
have returned from their carriage drive
to New Sharon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Miss Annie Calden of Hudson, Mass.
left. Thursday. for a visit in Richmond
after n visit with friepds i'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Charles +. Miller is spending few
days in Boston, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

The Rummage sale in the store next
below Wards drug store under the aus
pieces of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will begin. today, and continue.
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Louis +. Goue left. Thursday.
ON her return. to New York. after pass
ing the summer at her former home
in l'armingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Keene arrived,
Wednesday, from Northwood Narrows,
and are the guests of Mrs. T.. p. Keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Weston. of Bos-
ton. who have been visiting in this vi
entity. returned. Thursday, to their
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

DIR. and Mrs. w. p Giddings have re-
turned home after short hunting trip
to the vicinity of Holeb and the doctor
brought back q fine buck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

T.. P. Libby went to Augusta,
Wednesday. to see the football game
between Cony and NJ. C. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

S. c. Thompson. State Grange lectur.
er was in the city, yesterday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

II. A. Harlow and family of Auburn.
nave moved to this city and occupy
the house No. 20, Autumn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

The schooner Theresa Wolf has arrived
with Il cargo of coal for the Eastern
Steamship Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Rev. II. +. Harding of Machas, was
calling on old friends in the city yes
tcrday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Miss Ethel Staine. who is employed
in the Maine General hospital at Port
land is at home for two weeks Naca
tion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

William Morrell was drawn. Thursday
as 4. juror at the November term of thu
supreme court at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

John Longfellow of Windsor. formerl
OF Hallowell, has been here on bushes
for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
cLOTHIERs
School Pants for Bows.

Just received another large line Of these
goods: quality of which are even better
than before. which warrants them to sell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. George Kendall returned to he:
home i'm Boston. Thursday. after visit
with friends in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

John +. Mcnamara is in this city
from Providence, for an extended visit
at his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Clay returned to
their home in Boston. Thursday. after
an extended visit with relatives and
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Several course tickets and a goot
number of single tickets have beer
sold at DORIS for the entertainment!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Nahum Roberts and two daughters of
South Monmouth are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Frost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
WATERVILLE.

The slate was clean at the municipal
court, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Little Mildred Klbreth is proud OF
her find of ripe r;.Spberries, taking it
for a lucky omen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Millett have re-
turned to South Paris, after Il visit of
several weeks in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

III. p. Holland was in Portland, o
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

The cost for talking over the telephone
me between England and Belgium is
about 81 for three minutes time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Hannah Dudley has gone tC
Iitchlield for Il visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

A. Fl. Libby, VITO has been spending
Il few days in Boston on fbusiness. has
returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Joseph Dubois of Lewiston, was ar
raigned before Recorder Fuiiei VI -,
Winthrop municipal court upo'' 'Ae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Arthur Church has returned from a l(
DAYS visit to New York city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. George w. Colburn is seriously
i'll ut her home on Neal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Miss Fanny Pease of Wayne, was in
town, yesterday, the guest of Mrs. A.
w. Wilkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs fKdwatd Purinton' ar,
spending a few days in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Jonas S. Stone, who has been spending
a few weeks in Boston, returned, Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

William A. Luther returned to camp
Thursday. from furlough to Providence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

f. T. Getchell of Washington, d. c., i
making a visit to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. T.. f. Williams is very i'll with
gastritis ut her home on Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. Mabel Cook is making q visit to
friends in Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

H. c. Sinclair has bought out the under
taking business of T.. NJ Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
NATIONAL HOME.

Thomas P. Brown reported for duty
Thursday, from furlOugh to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Elrs. J. Fl. Bates and Miss Anna Bate:
made a trip to Lewiston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

w. Stevens has gone to Boston, for Il
short vacation trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

S. L. Preble and C. A.. wood have re-
turned from short hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Guy Longfellow has resumed his stud
les at Shaw's Business College in Angus
tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

A. L. Smith of Madison. was among
the city's business callers, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Miss Annie Bane of Sebattus is the
guest of her friend. Maude Stackford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Miss Elsie Pike is attending school
at Shaw's business College, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

JAMES n. LEIGH q CO.
Dealers in Dry Gcods,. carpsta and
Feathers, Ready Made Clothing, Gents
FurniAhing Goods, Hata and Caps.
LEA and 156 Water st. uailovsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. c. w. Taggart is visiting friends
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

FredFfigginsof SUI ffafbor IL
in towns This week, son friends
Mr.. Higgins is 81 pte of Maine
Central Institute, elassstT 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

William Ware has recently purchased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. A. X Baldwin is visiting relatives
in Paris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Jennie Parrish of Boston, is in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
T ED.

b. S. Matthews was ss(ew York, on
business. Thursday.
Elmer a. Daniels S p III Augusta on
business, Wednesda ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
Daily Kennebsc Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call. 3-12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09

j EDen Ltttlsaela n q, i
90, was in town q alling 81
friendsssS sSss &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-09
WINTHROP.

John Cover Of Portland, is in town.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
keosauuua.

Keosauqua, Aug. 13.-y. L. Wilson of OF.
tumwa visited In this place with relatives
and attended county normal one day, as
has been his custom for many years.
Benjamin Ketcham of Bonaparte, was in
Keosaqua Tuesday of this week on bust
ness.
David Gilchrist, a farmer residing on
the south side of the river, purchased a
new buggy yesterday evening and tied it
on behind wagon to take 1t home. His
two daughters, who were with him got
into the buggy to ride home and when
they were about half way up the hill lust
across the river from this place the rome
WITH which the buggy was tied to the
wagon broke, letting the buggy containing
the girls to back down the hill. Luckily
no damage was done and the girls were
not hurt. 1t was a narrow escape as
the buggy came near going over high
bank.
Mrs. Aaron " Blackford of Bonaparte
visited here the first of this week with
her mother.
william M. Walker has been in ottum-
wa two days this week taking dispositions
to be, used in case pending in Wapelle
county wherein an alleged fraudulent sale
Of the lines, ETC., from the Ottumwa Long
Distance Telephone company to the Bell
company Is sought to be set aside.
Postmaster A. Wilkin was In Milton
yesterday on business.
Mr.. Lynch and family Of ottumwa visit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Little Journeys in Colorado.

There is Colorado's greatest attrac,
tion-the number and variety of thu
one-day excursion trips 1t offers.
Denver has at least dozen that are
worth while: Around the Loop; to
the summit Of Pixies Peak; to Cripple
Greek; to Colorado Springs and Mani.
tou, to Platte Canon; to Fort Collins,
Greeley and Boulder.
The famous around the Circlea
trip takes considerably longer-four or
five days. 1t costs $2S, and is nearly
thousand miles long. No trip id
America surpasses it in beauty or ini
terest.
Denver, Pueblo. and Colorado
Springs are best reached from all
points east by the fast and splendidly
equipped trains of the Rock Island
system.
Exceedingly low rates to Colorado
are now in effect.
Tickets, berths and full information
at any Rock Island ticket office or by
addressing,
S. F. Boyd,
D. P. A., Davenport, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
spending a portion of this week at Hick-
ory Ridge, with their uncle, Bryant De-

spending a portion of this week at Hick-
ory Ridge, with their uncle, Bryant De
Good.
Mr.. and Mrs. los. Martin started for
Chicago last week and got as far as Mr..
Martins old home, Kewanee, where they
are now with his mother and unable to
go further They have had two physi,
clans from Chicago, but both pronounced
the case hopeless. Mrs. Martins sister
will arrive here today from Kewanee to
take charge Of their house during Their
absense.
Maude and Guy Baker attended church
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ireland of Fairfield
visited here last week with their SON
WILDER and family.
Jonathan Walker aand Ed Pagan were
business visitors at the county seat Mon
day.
Miss Maggie Schooly spent Sunday at
Abingdon with her parents.
Mrs. Clara Smith is visiting this week
with her aunt and uncle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Rural Route No. /, Batavia.

Batavia, Rural Route No miss Tres
sic Reno, who has been visiting her moth
err at Centeryille, returned home Satur-
day.
Quite rain and wind storm prevailed
here last Wednesday, from which much
damage was done by both wind and light
ming
Ollie Daily has left for trip through
North and South Dakota.
James Petro visited his aunt, Mrs. Mat
tie Bebblrt, Sunday.
Willis Reno had his stockyard struck
by lightning one day last week, burning
several tons of hay before the fire could
be e2tinguished.
Walter Nafiget gave party at his home
last Saturday night Quite number of
the nearby young folks were present, and
report an enjoyable time. Those present
We're: Misses Georgia Gilbert, Mabel Hod.
SON.. Orpha Hodson, Alta Israel, Jennie
Stull, Nora Hodson Bessie Yass, Mamie
Hoober, Rena Cremet, Norma Sirles, Lou,
Use Moore, Emma Arten, Nellie Miller
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
g NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS {
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ALBA NEWS.
Abba NEWS.
News From the Capital of Monroe
County.

News From the Capital of Monroe
County.
Abba, Aug. 13.-Franl1. Cheek Of
Hooking, charged with attempted as
sault,a on the 12-yearlold daughter of
Thomas Jefferson, was released yester-
day at the preliminary trial for lack of
evidence, there being no one to cor
roborate the girls statement.
A marriage license was issued Aug
ust IL by the clerk Of the district court
to Joseph C. Jones, aged Al, and Mrs.
Lille M. Cox, aged 3S, both of Bux-
ton.
Miss Ruth Young, daughter of F.
w. Young of st. Louis, is here for an
extended visit with her grandfather,
Hon. j. F. Young, and other relatives.
q. T. Pointer, who has been at work
on one Of our local papers, has moved
to Oskaloosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Solomon of
Oskaloosa are visiting Ed and Otha
Hoskinson, near Hilton.
Miss Inez Kelley is visiting friends
In Oskaloosa this fweek.
MIR. and Mrs. George w. Fordyce are
visiting Mr.. Fordyce's sister, Mrs. Phil
ap Thomuas, and other relatives in
Washington county.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Stocker of Lockman
left yesterday for Idaho to make their
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coulter left
yesterday for College Springs to visit
MIR. Coulters brother, John Coulter,
and family.
Hon. John f. Lacey, of Oskaloosa
was an Abba visitor yesterday.
Mrs. w. A. Wright and Mrs. A.
woodruff of Knoxville were Abba Wis
itors yesterday.
j. T. Daily, wife and daughter, of
Orient, were Abba visitors yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Haines of Cen
terville were visiting relatives and
friends in town yesterday.
J. G. CATER of Cedar Rapids was
transacting business in town this
morning
& Miss Gladys Reese, who has been
employed in the postofice, left yester-
day for Des Moines, where her parents
+ live. She will attend the musical de-
partment of Drake university this win
ter
Work has been begun on the Wa
bash and Iowa Central new passenger
depot. The Wabash is re-arranging
its yards, laying new track and put
ting in more switches.
Dir. f. Il. Clutch and w. G. Hammond
returned from Chicago yesterday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
laddsdale.

Laddsdale, Aug. 13.-Miss Mabel Kelly
is here spending the day with friends.
-.ere will be a baseball game here
next Sunday between South Ottumwa and
the Laddsdale Grays, also one on Satur.
day at Keb between Keb and Ladds
dale.
Mrs Henry Holsey spent Tuesday eve
ming in Eldon shopping.
Mrs Earl Saxton, who las been con
fined to her room for several DAYS, is able
to be out.
Mrs Allie Hinkle is nursing very sore
hand, caused by gathering at the base
of the thum.
Tommy sconce is here spending several
days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Batavia.

Batavia, Aug. 13.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Golf, Wednesday, Aug. 5, a daugh-
ter
David Wizenbarger died at his home
here Thursday, Aug 6, after long ILL
ness. Funeral services We're conducted
at o'clock Friday Interment in the
Batavia cemetery.
Miss Mary Rodabough of Libertyville,
visited last week at the home Of her sis
ter, Mrs. John Peebler.
A. NJ. Vannoy of Blakesburg, and Jas.
Davis of COMPETING, spent Sunday at G..
B. McNiel's.
Mrs. VIM Smith and Mrs. John ornduff
and children, Eva and Hazel, of BIadens-
burg, visited at f. e. Ornduff's Mon
day.
The buzz of the threshing machine is
heard again. There are several machines
at work around Batavia. Farmers seem
anxious to finish their work
F. F.<Campbell and Geo. Whitmore left
Tuesday for Oregon and other points in
the west. If the country suits them Mr..
Campbell contemplates making that his
future home
Miss Lola Louther of this place and Har
ry Wilson of Fairfield were married in
Fairfield Saturday.
Mr.. Buchanan and daughter, visited
friends in Ottumwa Monday and Tues
day.
Jake Boysel made business trip in OF.
tumwa Tuesday.
John Lauson left last week for tour
through the western states.
Ross Walker of Mt. Aieasant, is visit.
inng his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Lee Wal.
ker, this week.
Word has been received from,
Jake Mohler. who IS taking treatment at
the ottumwa hospital. stating Lat he is
much worse and that his recovery is very
doubtful.
Mrs. r. Roberts died Monday evening OF
dropsy Funeral occurred at 10 o'clock
1nterment was made in the L.don GENE
terry. He leaves a wife and several chill
dren to mourn his loss.
Will Walker moved his family to towr
this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
c., 3. q 8. EXCURSION RATES.
Many Delightful Trips Can be Taken
at Small Cost

az SmdIl SoSts
Excursion rates to all summer re.
sorts on sale to Sept /.
One way colonist tickets to Denver,
Colo, Colorado Springs. Colo, and Pl.
.eaBI 6BM-JIgq ueql 1eqsIq VS. "aI puB
I Ieqmeldes 'sI 9snsnY slss ub oIqe
Summer excursion rates to Colorado
Utah and the Blick Hills points, Date
of sale daily to Sept. 80. Limit
for return Oct. 81, 1903. Rate, one fare
plus so cents for the round trip.
International Mining Congress. Dead.
wood, So. Oak, September I'll. Date
Of sale Sept 2, 8, 4, s, and 6. Extreme
limit for return trip Setember 3O.One
fare plus 50 for the round trip.
Sovereign Ggand Lodge INDEPENDENT
Order of Odd Fellows, Baitamnre, Nd,
FSspt 21-2s. Date OF sale Sept. il, ID
and -. Extreme limit Tor returnip bet
One fare plus 90 for the round trIp.
For full information, reservations sof
bsrths,. etc, call on Or adaress M. s..
PGSkere agent. Onion dspdt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Pulaski.

Pulaski, Aug. 13.-Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
johnson of Mt. Pleasant are visiting at
the home of Mrs. Johnsons mother, Mrs.
Mary Angspurger.
Mr. and Mrs. James Milligan of Bloom
field are visiting relatives here this
week.
Howard Thayer returned home from Ten.
nessee last week, where he has been
spending the past three weeks.
The Pulaski Telephone company got its
new switchboard in the last Of the week.
1t is now ready to commence work Mon.
day.
John Brunk of Rock Island, who has
been visiting relatives here the past week
returned to that place Monday.
There is some talk of a new railroad
through here from Mexico, Mo-, to OF
tumwa. The surveyors are here now In
the interest of the road.
Mrs. A. A. knight is visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. Dan Ginrich near Stiles, and
helping to care for the S-pound boy which
arrived at their home last Friday
Mrs Marguerite Burns was called to
Bloomfield today by the illness of her lit
tie grandson of that place.
Mrs. John Shaw returned home Wed
nesday from an extended visit with rela
tives in Massachusetts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Hurries to See Dyina Wife.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 13.-J. P. Cam
tillon, assistant superintendent of the
Ashland division of the Northwestern
road, raced through here yesterday
on special consisting of an engine
and one coach enroute to Amigo.
where his wife is reported dying. Mrs.
Cantillon was at summer resort
near Amigo and was taken seriously
ILL
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13

wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Garretson. All the c.ildren, except one,
Mrs Milton Peden Of Ottumwa, were pres
ent. The children made them a present
OF a handsome rocking chair. An elegant
dinner was served The children present
We're Mrs Ida Lester and family, Mrs.
Dora Waller and family of this place, Mrs.
Clara Cunning and family Of Ottumwa,
and Miss Cora Garretson, also of ottumwa.
A splendid time is reported
Miss Edna Axtell visited here at the G..
o. Lester home Wednesday,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
Eldon.

Eldon, Aug. ia. A. Holmes OF
Batan returned home after a pleasant
visit with his daughter, Mrs. N Lutz.
Mrs. George Whistler and son Harve
We're Ottumwa visitors today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Milks and
daughter Mable and Miss Sylvia Grow
left today for Des Moines to visit rel
atiyes.
Mrs. S. A. R.yland and family OF
Maryland, Mo-, are visiting relatives in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
WILL BUILD A NEW LEvEE.
Burlington to Put in a New Dixie Al
keb Branch.

keb Branch.
A corps of engineers are at work
near the four mile bridge on the Keh
branch of the Burlington, surveying
the ground for the purpose Of building
new levee on the river side of the
road bed. The surveyors are in
charge of acting chief engineer, g.. A.
Laubenfels Of Burlington. 1t may be
necessary that new road bed be es-
tablished and the present tracks NOV.
ed. The high waters thar have visited
this section recently have played havoc
with the dixie that is now at this place
but should the contemplated leyee be-
established, it will be impregnable,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13

sfie Morrison, Nellie Acton, Maggie StuIT,
Gladys Steward, Osa Warren and Minta
stull; 3Messrs Clifford Cole, Will yass,
Hubert Curtis, Tom Creath, Jess Moore,
less 10y, Claude Sarver, larl Israel, Jim
,Stull, Ralph Curtis Mute Moore, Ira Is
-ael, Linn and Scott Hodson, Scobb Hi.
ION, Stanley Curtis. Philip Ropp, Erney
Stewart, Robert Curtis, Fred Israel, Fred
Morrison, Will Warren, Will Bartholomew,
Glass Cremer. Arthur Moore, VIII Stull
md Parry Whitmore.
Mrs. Harry Cremer of Ottumwa, and
Mrs. Rebecca Creamer of near Ashland
visited with Mrs. Lewis Shaw last Mon.
lay.
L. a. Middleton, who was taken quite
lick last week, is reported no better.
C.. w. Morrison of Montana, visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson Sunday.
Lee Powelsen visited friends and fela.
ives at Hedrick last week.
Norman Reno and wife were transact
ing business in Batavia Monday.
Lue Weas passed through this vicinity
Sunday.
Mrs. Calvin Mum is on the sick list.
Mrs. Harmon Rhine called at the Heckart
home Tuesday.
Miss Mollia Orman and mother attended
church at Hickoryfiat Sunday.
Pete Nelson called at the Heckart home
Monday on business.
There will be preaching at Soap Cen
ter school house, Aug. 1G. at II o'clock.