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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11
COURT BUSINESS
Judge brents Kept Busy
Since Vacation Time.
DIVORCE MILLS ARE GRINDING
Two Granted Yesterday and Another
Suit Started Today--Other
Court Matters.

Since returning from his summer
vacation, Judge Brents of the Walla
Walla county superior court has beer
overwhelmed with a mass of business
Yesterday and today were extremely
busy days, no less than dozen mat
ters pertaining to court business be
ing up for disposal. Divorce suits
pending or begun, claim the greater
part of the courts attention, two be
ing disposed of yesterday and one
new suit started today.
Late yesterday afternoon the court
granted an absolute divorce to Adi1e
B. Barker from James Cassius Bark
er on the grounds of cruel and lnhu
man treatment. Mrs. Barker stated
in her testimony before Referee
George Thompson that her husband
had at divers times chOked and beat
en- her in a cruel manner Adultery
was also charged in the complaint.
Mrs. Barker is awarded the custody
of a minor child, Thelma, aged two
years.
Alcohol the Cause.
Alleging that her husband had be
come addicted to the excessive use
Of alcoholic liquors to the detriment
Of herself, Mrs. |. NJ. Ingelsby Ibis
morning, through her attorney John
against her husband, Phillip Inglesby
PedigO, began divorce proceeding
The couple were married at Lewis
ton, August %, 1898. Mrs. Ingesby
petitions for $50 attorneys fees anC
other relief that the court may III
rect.
Suits Dismissed.
The civil action Of Adella B. Puffe1
VS.. Mrs l.. Erickson was ordered dis,
missed this morning upon petition OF
the plaintiffs attorneys.
The civil ion of F. A. Fender, H
S. Fender AZ +. E. Fender, co-part
ners, doing bu-: ness under The firm
name Of FenG5c Brothers vs.. Nettie
B. Brand, was also dismissed
Suit for the recovery of a piano be
gun by D. S. Johnston of Tacoma
against ReinhOld Harras and Joseph
inc Harras was ordered dismissed
yesterday evening.
Miscellaneous.
w. D. Howells, superintendent OF
the Eastern Washington hospital fol
the insane, has notified the clerk OF
the superior court of the death OF
Myrtella Wilhelm, a patient, commit
ted from Walla Walla.
Charles Gholson yesterday applied
for letters Of administration Of the
estate of Mary Gholson, deceased
September q, at 10 o'clock in the
morning has been set as the date OF
hearing.
Upon petition of Amanda Kennedy
the name Of Sewer Kennedy was ord
cred stricken from the list Of habitua
drunkardS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Say" whispered the stranger in
church, whats this collection for?"
This Offering" replied the man with
the collection plate lis for foreign
missions" That's all right, then -
said the stranger producing dollar
Il was going to say if it's fur the
choir it amt worth it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11
CITY TREAsURER's NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that city war.
rants up to and including No. 63Ss
will be paid on presentation at my
office, No. IS, Third street, on and
after September 10, 1903.
Interest to cease on said date.
LIE F. A. SHAW,
City Treasurer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Her What's the mat
ter?" she asked. Nothing" replied
the departing caller, severely, Eek
cept tina, your dog has bitten me-
OH she exclaimed. Poor Fido.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

"She refused him eight times before
finally saying yes" why did she
change her mind?" She didn't. She
was merely learning if he would
change his"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Slinks-Yes, sir, l insist that al
water used for drinking should be
boiled at least half an hour. Drinks
You are a physician, l presume:
Slinks-No, | am a coal dealer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Thinne-Oh. l wish l had your
voice! Thiccke-No doubt you would
enjoy using it, Thinne-No; faint
that, but l was thinking if it were
mine l could stop it when l liked.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

"Is your wife a good cook?' asked
the visitors from out of town. is
she?" echoed the fiat dWeller. say
vou Just ought to be around when
she roasts the janitor.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Hes comparatively rich, isn't hep
Il should say rather that he is rela-
lively so. He has a rich uncle upon
whom he bases his hopes"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Helen-George proposed to me last
evening. He's my idea of what hero
should be. Nellie-He certainly is
courageous.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TWO NICELY FURNISHED AND
one unfurnished room for rent. 375
Grove street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

J. w. Cookery, licensed embalmer
and undertaken. Babcock block, ~
| First street. Telephone Main 379.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Kicker-I understand the fellow
Miss Manybeaus married was dark
horse BCCker-NO, he was a blond
donkey.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

LOST-POCKETBOOK BETWEEN
Park street and Madden's candy
store. Contained some money and
cards of the owner. Finder return
to Statesman Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Apprentice girls are wanted a.
Richardson's millinery parlors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Use Peacock Patent flour. Every
sack guaranteed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-11

Read the ads in the Statesman,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
HARD ON MOTHER.
Some Ottumwa Mothers Know Well
How Hard 1t Is.

A mothers cares are never light.
and it's no wonder. Backache, and
other kidney ills increase her daily
burden. There is one sure way to
make the burden lighter. Let an OF.
tumwa mother show you how.
Mrs. G. H. Sponsler, of Burnside,
near Sheridan Ave-, South Ottumwa,
says: Our little girl, when about a
year and a half old, had an attack
of lagrippe, which affected her kid
neys and the auxiliary organs, leav
ing them in weakened condition.
She partially lost the power of con-
troll and as result was annoyed dur
ing the day and her rest frequently
disturbed during the night. l saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised for
such troubles and went to Will L.
Sargent's drug store and got box
for her. Before she had used half
of it we noticed decided benefit and
continuing the treatment for a time
longer her kidneys appeared in a
normal condition. After stopping the
use of the remedy the weakness did
not return"
Sold for so cents per box. For sale
by all dealers. Foster ilburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
Davis County Line.

Davis County Line. Aug. 26.-Iee Lawson
of Davis county was Il caller here one day
last week.
Girls kunzman and wife spent Friday af-
ternoon at the parental Miller home.
John Lee was threshng in this vicinity
last week.
Jacob Hamm ami wife spent Sunday at
the home of Mrs. Rachel Lawson.
Jake Schlotter made Il business trip to
Bloomfield Saturday.
Mrs. S. b. Carroll returned home Satur-
day from an extended visit in California.
India Hamilton preached n very interest
ing sermon Mt White Elm Sunday evening.
Albert Anderson, of bloomfield. spent a
few days ut home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l., +. Perry and family
spent Sunday at the parental Perry home.
G. L. Lasley and family visited friends at
Olive Branch Sunday.
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Dudley,

Dudley, Aug. 26.-Quite large number
from this vicinity attended the packing
house picnic at Kirksville, Mo-, last
Thursday.
Rev. L. T. Linden, OF MunterviIe, left
| from here on No. 4 Sunday evening for
| Mt Pleasant to visit relatives.
Miss Teresa Hasselrooth of Ottumwa
spent last Saturday and Sunday with her
parents at this place.
Several from this community attended
the Old Soldiers and Settlers reunion at
Blakesburg last Friday and Saturday.
George Withers and family from north
of Ottumwa visited with Il. L. Peterson
last Sunday.
o. w. Hasselrooth and wife entertained
a number of their friends at their home on
last Sunday. Those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames John Burgeson, Chas John
son, of Munterville, Andrew Carlson, An
ton Honson, William Larson and Pete Pier
son.
Mrs. T. II. Shields and daughter, Wessie,
We're Ottumwa callers last Friday.
Roy L. Gardner who has been attending
the state normal school Mt Kirksville, Mis-
souri, returned home last Friday. Roy has
completed a course in the normal and has
secured life diploma. He will teach this
year in Missouri. His many friends around
Dudley wish him success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Peterson, Of South
Ottumwa. came up last Friday to visit rel
atives. Mr. Peterson and oldest son, Carl,
returned home on No. Sunday evening.
Ezra Stevens has begun the erection of a
new residence on his farm near here.
C. L. Swanson, living southwest of here,
has begun the erection of a fine barn.
Andrew Stodghill, the road superintend-
roads in this vicinity during the past
wv
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Eldon,

Eldon. Aug. 26.-Alrs, L. Z. Sayles left
today for visit in Ottumwa.
Master Donald Sayles left yesterday for
visit in Drakeville with relatives.
Mrs Il. Mckee, of Ottumwa, passed
through the city enroute to Centervillo
yesterday.
Miss Floy Murphy returned from bust
ness trip to Des Moines last night.
Miss Mayme Dooley left yesterday for a
visit with relatives in Des Moines.
Mrs Clara Hienz returned from a visit
with friends in CenteNille.
Joe Robinson returned last evening from
a visit with relatives in Atchison, Kan
w. j. Dooley returned to Washington
yesterday to resume his work after two
weeks lay off on account of illness.
Mrs NJ. T. Lawson left today for a visit
with relatives in seymour
Mrs. C. c. Kennedy and Miss Katie Wal
tiers left today for u visit in Williams
burg.
Peck Middleton, of Bonapartc. visited
over Sunday with C. S. Glasscock.
The Rock Island ice house caught fire
yesterday afternoon, but the flames were
extinguished before much damage was
done. Cause unknown.
j. E. Houghand has returned from n
business visit in Howell county, Missouri.
j. Terry has returned from a business
trip to Keokuk.
MIS-, w. herman ana son. FRANK, left
today for Council Bluffs to visit relatives.
The ice cream social given by the Congre-
gational Sunday school last night ut the
home of Mrs. u. Black was a great sue
cess. All present report a social good
time
Mrs. A. Russell left today for visit
with friends in Ottumwa.
Daisy Lyons of Floris is visiting
friends in this city.
Mrs. A. Hamilton and children OF
Abba are visiting at the home of j
Roberts
Mrs. j. Correll was an ottumwa Wis
itor today.
Mrs. Will Brown was an ottumwa
caller today.
Mrs. U. Hysmith was an Ottumwa
visitor today
Mrs. L. Huey was an ottumwa visit
or today.
G. l.. Sparks was in Ottumwa or
business today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27

turned Monday to her home in Browning.
Miss Clara Berry accompanied her.
Invitations have been issued to the mar
riage of Ross Hendrickson, of Kansas, and
Miss, Dena Ross, of this place. The cere-
mony will take place today at the home Of
the BRIDES parents. They will leave I'm
mediately for their new home in Kansas u
Most of the people from this place at
tended the picnic in town Saturday.
w. L. Carey and Mr.. Overture were in
the county seat Monday
Bert Williamson was in Blakesburg Mon
day.
Philip Schwartz is having his house plas-
tered
tended the packing house picnic Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Brock called at VIM. Raj
ston's Monday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
CoiIett.

Collett, Aug. 60. o. Bradford and
wife are spending few days at VIII Hall
ferty's at New Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. James Work returned Mon
day from few days. visit with relatives
in Ottumwa.
The house and barn of the Heatos farm,
which is tenanted by Sam Schwartz, is be-
ing remodeled.
Burwell r. Price sold large bunch of
fat hogs Monday which brought sc per
pound.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Doty. of Birming-
ham, spent Sunday at Marion Stansberry's.
j. 3. Thompson and family spent Sun
day at Frank Sullivan's near Leando.
Harvey Thompson started for the state
fair Monday evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
Hazel Dell.

Hazel DELL Aug. 26.--Rev. r. L. Patter.
| son will deliver his last sermon before the
Methodist Episcopal conference next sun
day, Aug 80, at the Zion Methodist Epis-
| copal church at p. III. Sacramento SER
vices will also be held Everybody is in
vited to attend.
number of the people from this village
| attended the packing house picnic Thurs
day.
John Fleming. of Drakevlle. accompa-
MED by his daughter, Miss Bessie, passed
through here Tuesday enroute for Ottum-
wa on business.
Mr. ana Mrs Jack AIcAIaster visited the
latter part of last week at the parental j.
B. Jackson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J.. Dexter and little
daughter, Irene. left Thursday for Madrid
to visit with Mrs. Dexter's sister, Mrs. J.
=. Oglevie. Mr.. Dexter will also attend
the state fair.
Prof. II. c. Hollingsworth. of Abba, Wis
tied relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Overturf and little
son, Beryl, of South Ottumwa, spent Sun
day at the Stephen Overturf home. Miss
| Goldie Overturf accompanied them home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson, of Ottumwa, Wis
| tied Thursday with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Parson.
| b. NJ Eastburn is attending the state
| fair at Des Moines this week.
| Mr. and Mrs. Vim. Hunt, son Charlie,
and daughter Hazel, of Ottumwa. visited
Sunday evening at the home of o. G.
| Trnitt.
Prof II. c. Holingsworth, of Abba, also
J. p. Holingsworth and o. G. Truitt were
| callers at the John Rinehart and w. r.
| Beamer homes on Friday.
The Hazel Dell school house is being re-
paired
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Yahn have moved
| to Ottumwa.
| W. d. Beamer and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman Cohagan attended the old set
tiers reunion at Bakesburg Saturday.
Mrs. Fannie Gephart, of South Ottumwa
visited Tuesday with her brother, J. p.
| HollingsWorth
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Maple Grove.

Maple Grove, Aug. 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Norton attended meeting at the Bap-
fist church here Sunday.
Mrs. f. NJ. Dodd and daughter, Gladys,
are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs.
Omer Thomas, of Toledo
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Lowell and son Cliff
ford visited in Unionville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Tadlock and daugh-
tiers, Misses Arie and Sylvii. departed
Tuesday morning for Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Young entertained
friends at their home Sunday.
Miss Ona Hicks returned to her home
Saturday night from visit near Union
vile.
Misses Flora and Bethel Caulson, of Hi
attsville. have been visiting their grand
parents at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kayior and family visited
at this place one day last week.
s. w. Giltner and wife spent Sunday
night with relatives east of here.
Mrs Win Palmer called on friends re-
Gently.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
BidWell.

Bidwell, Aug. 26--Thc social given at
the III. Il. Lathrop home Wednesday even
ing was highly. enjoyed by all present Ice
cream and cake We're served.
Quite number from here attended the
packing house picnic in Kirksville, Mo-,
Thursday.
Frank Lathrop was transaeting business
in Blakesburg Wednesday. ~.
Miss Nernie Small, who has been quite
Ill. is rapidly recovering.
DR.. and Mrs. L. G. Rambo, of Chillcothe,
were Bidwell visitors Tuesday evening.
Work on the new residence for Geo.
Chsman is progressing nicely.
.urs Il. L. Perry, who has been very low
for the past few weeks with typhoid fever,
is slowly recovering.
Everett Johnston and son, Frank, spent
last Wednesday quite pleasantly at the
Newton Johnston home, near Chillcothe.
Bidwell was largely represented Saturday
at the old settlers, reunion in Blakesburg.
Mrs Catherine Lewis visited last week
with relatives in Blakesburg.
C. Il. Chisman and family visited Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Rose, of Pleasant Home
Sunday.
John Fisk and family were Sunday
guests of WIN. Baldwell and wife, of Nun
terville.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac
Ncedham is on the sick list.
Threshing is the order of the day in this
vicinity this week.
John Miller, of Des Moines. who had
been visiting relatives here returned home
Friday.
George Klingemeier and Dave Grooms
returned this week from North Dakota,
where they had been to see their claims.
Mesdames John Weidenfeller and Frank
Spry. of Ottumwa, are guests of Miss
Louisa Klingemeier.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Ross. Miss Grace
Bachman. of South 0ttumwa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Selmon Jones. Miss Dena Loss of Blakes-
burg. and Ross Hcpdricksop, of Kansas.
were pleasantly, entertained at the Scott
Johnston home Sunday. 1919 : : ~ ! :
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acting business in town this morn.

acting business in town this morn
ing.
George j. Brentenstein of Keokuk,
was in town on business yester-
day.
J. G. Hames of Oskaloosa was an
Abba visitor yesterday.
J. U. Goodrich of Moberly, Mo-, is
transacting business in town this
morning.
HI. G. Wilcox of Griswold is trans
acting business in town this morn
ing.
w. c. McFate of Mason City, was in
Abba yesterday
J. D. Brown of Leon was in town on
business yesterday.
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ter Ruth Jolby, are visiting in Den.
yer, Colorado.
Percy Willis is working in the MIL
waukee round house at Marion.
The ladies of the Christian church
will have charge of the boarding house
at the fair grounds.
The fair is in full blast this week.
Large crowds are in attendance. The
main attractions are the great Derando
Amusement Co. and the races.
The j. S. Angel Co. played the COM
edy "The Village Vagabond" in four
acts at the opera house Monday night
to a crowded house.
The Milton public schools will open
Monday, August 81.
Rev. j. F. Barnett of the M. E.
church was unable to fill his appoint.
ment Sunday evening on account Of
sickness.
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HopewelI.

Hopewell. Aug. 26.-Seyeral from this vi
cinity attended tnelreunion ut Bakesburg
Misses Maria and Laura Howk spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with Ethel owens
Ethel Odenbaugh spent Sunday with
Clara White.
Clifford Flemming called at the Owens
home Sunday afternoon.
Several young people from this vicinity
were Ashgrove callers Sunday evening.
Joe Proctor is spending few days with
his friend. Il. Doherty.
Mr.. and Mrs Jake Walker entertained
A. Proctor and family Sunday.
Bessie Odenbaugh is in Bloomfield at
tending the institute.
Char..e Walker spent Sunday with C. P.
White and family.
j. II. Odenbaugh and son, Fred, We're in
Bloomfield Friday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot he
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
II. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known n. ].
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable In all bust.
ness transactions and financially able "a
carry out any obligations made by theil
firm. WEST g. TRuAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Tolaao. b.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucoui
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by ali
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27

caller at the home of T. ]. Reinier last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Johnson of OF.
tumwa were visitors at the home of
VIM. Thompson Sunday
John Lowenberg and wife visited
relatives at Tracy few days last
week.
The school board was in session
Tuesday evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
Belknap.

Belknap, Aug. 26-Mrs. j. T. Mum, who
is i'll, is reported some better.
Mrs. Eddie Patterson and children visited
last week at the M. +. Paterson home
near Drakeville.
A little daughter was born Wednesday
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Connor.
Rev. and Mrs. w. b. Ireland, of Drake
vile, spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs l. Ware and other friends.
Miss Lizzie Mcconnell and Mrs. Charles
Pettet left Thursday for Des Moines to
attend the fair and visit at the ]. w. John
son home.
r. 70. Anderson and family were guests
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
WOMAN TAKES POISON.
ars. Arthur Cook of Newton Driven
lIild hM nnna ae&ie n.a,.LI~

Mrs. Arthur Cook Of Newton Driven
Wild by Domestic Troubles.
Newton, Aug. 26.-(Special.) kiss
ing her 2-year-old babe farewell and
bidding her husband goodbye, Mrs.
Arthur Cook, well known woman of
this city, left her home this morning
and running to neighbours house,
where she died. On the way she
swallowed quantity of strychnine,
which caused her death before medi-
cal assistance could be procured. Do
nestle troubles are supposed to have
caused her to commit suicide.
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Pleasant Hill.

T Pleasant HILL Aug. 2G-Ruth Enlow died
at her home in Selma last Thursday of
tuberculosis. She was buried Friday in
birmingham. The bercaved family have
the sympathy of ALL
Mrs. Dulin, cleo and Manic Nedrow
were Pleasant Hill visitors Sunday
Waldo IIarryman left this morning for
Columbus Junction.
Mrs. Will Michael, who has been on the
sick list. is better.
Several from here are attending the state
fair Mt Des -Moines5 this week
Perry Sutton, of Selma, had the misfor-
tune to fall and break his hand last Thurs
day evening which will lay him up for a
while. s
The farmers are about through threshing
in this community.
Guy Nicholson and w. j. Dooly are state
fair visitors this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27

of Kansas City, are sojourning at the pa
rental home.
Mrs. G. L. Moss, who has been Ill for
some time, is improving.
Quite number of people from here are
in Des Moines attending lie fair this week.
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Annador,

Amndor, Aug. 2G.-Russell Welman. of
Ottumwa, spent Sunday with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Brock. Of Wamego,
Kansas, are visiting relatives here this
week.
rand Mrs. W. T.. Casey are entertain
ing relatives from Nebraska.
Myrtle Day was visiting at the John Day
home this week.
Mrs. James Rush, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs Bert Williamson, re-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
olive Branch.

Olive Branch, Aug. 26.-Dr. 7. she
Clure, of Douds, was called here Monday
by the illness of Mrs. Christina Heger
Jacob Schlotter made business trip to
Bloomfield few days ago.
Mrs. VIM. Michael is Ill.
Wade Harryman and family, of Chequest,
Mrs D. NJ. Perry and Mrs. Hamilton were
dinner guests Sunday at the Hicks home.
Clyde Miller and wife spent Sunday at
the parental Kunzman home.
VIM. Michael and Jacob Schlotter are at
tending the fair at Des Moines this week.
Mrs. Hamilton gave a lecture on temper
ance Sunday evening at White Elm to a
well filled house.
Misses Nora and Chloe Davis were din
ner guests Sunday at G. w. Seltz.
Thomas Grinsley, of Leando, was call
er Sunday at the James Lewis home.
Miss Lena Kunzman was a caller here
Sunday evening.
Francis Knect made business trip
through here the first Of the week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Laborer in Rock Quarry Buried by a
Cave-In.

Marshalltown, Aug. 26.-(Special)-
Gulley Reierson aged GO years, employ.
ed by the Legrand Quarry Co., was
killed today near the quarry. A cave.
in of earth completely buried him and
he was dead before the dirt could BIZ
removed.