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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Mrs. z. Ware. who for some time was a guest of her friend Miss Hattie Gillctt. on St. Emanuel Street, returned to-day to her home. St. Andrews Bay, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Miss Katrina Ruse, who has been visit ing Miss Mary Pillans is spending a few days with Misses Margaret and Saida Billups.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Another entertainment in compliment to Miss Whiting was the theatre party given last evening by Mir. Morton Kirk Moore of Birmingham. The theater party ended with a most enjoyable supper at the Battle House enjoyed by Misses Whit ing, Fullerton, Marcia Burgess, Rosa Mo Bee, Mildred Hutton and Messrs Perrin Bestor. A. P. Bush. A. W. brooks, w. G. Horn and c. E. Furst. The table decorations were pink roses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Mrs. A. K. Cawthon and little daughter Margaret and her mother, Mrs. M. j. Harrison left yesterday for their hom in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

MT. W. F. Tebbetta entertained yester- day afternoon a party of young people on the Alert in compliment to Miss Jessie Whiting and her guest, Miss Fullerton The party included Mrs. L. c. Parker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

The directors of the Mobile and West Alabama Railway Company held bust ness meeting at the Commercial Club last night for the hearing of reports from field operators and transaction of other busi- ness.
 The many friends of H. Minor Friend, the back tax commissioner of Mobile County, will regret to know he is i'll at his hone on Government Street.
 w. S. Irby, Lower Peach Tree; George P. Thornton, Birmingham; w D. Nc Cure. Wagar; R. J. Riggs, State Line are registered at the Windsor.
 Colonel Frank B. Merrill, president of the Mobile Jacksonville and Kansas City Railroad, left today for New York on a business trip.
 Colonel F. L. Russell general counsel of the Mobile and Ohio, left for New Orleans last evening.
 Lag. Schwarz, member of the General Council is quite i'll at his home on St Francis Street.
 Charles B. Jones, popular young Montgomerian is in the city.
 J. D. Riggs of Selma, is registered at the Battle House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Miss Whiting. Miss Hutton, Miss Fuller ton, Miss Annie Louise Harrison, Miss Kirkpatrick of Montgomery, MT. L. c. Dorgan, MT. c. B. Furst, Messrs Steed and Merriweather of Louisville and Mr. Shackford of the United States steamship Luzon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Mrs Muggins-My servant girl breaks everything she touches. Mrs. Buggins- Mine even speaks in broken English.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Miss Mattie Lou McCreary of Ever green, Ala, arrived this afternoon |, visit her sister, Mrs. J. T. Gaillard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

Mrs. Fanny Pollard Is the guest for a few days of Mrs. H. P. Vass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

The Isfa de Luzon, the Amer1canized Spanish ship which was to have accom- panied the Alabama on her visit to this city, came a few days late, but she got here just the same Captain Colwell who Is most cultivated and charming man. Is entertaining and being entertained on all sides and has made many Mobile friends
 On Sunday the ship was open to the public from Il a. m. to p. m. and was inspected Dc hordes of visitors. The great public evidently enjoyed the novelty of treading the decks of a vessel once belonging to an enemy, ours by right of conquest, sunk by an act of American braervy and raised from the deep by American skill.
 The captains cabin Is said to be unu- sually commodious and luxurious and one object in particular that has attracted considerable admiration Is a large arm chair, exquisitely carved out of a single piece of ebony wood. The captains ser want Is also an object of considerable in- terest He Is an East Indian and dresses in the Eastern costume. making a most picturesque spot in plain American sur- roundings.
 Today Captain Colwall gave a luncheon on board ship in compliment to Miss Amanda Moore and Miss Meta Huger and this evening Colonal and Mrs. D. E. Huger gave dinner in his honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
The NewC of Mobile.

tirul street pageants and pretty balls and the Dragons, younger yet than either of these, gives an entertainment that Is pretty and often extremely artistic.
 But 1t remains for the Continental Mys- tics Crewe, this thirteen year-old, full grown society to lead when it comes to the matter of spectacular ballroom ef- fects. The memory of some of theil previous representations, Aladdin" The Piece Piper" Neptune" and "A Mid Summers Night Dream" still fingers with those whose privilege and pleasure it was to be present. and to-ntght's spec tacle exceIled, if possible. the high standard of excellence the Crewe have set themselves.
 The scene on the interior of the ball room was grand beyond description. Over head was mass of running rose vines, flowers of every color. here and there, with vari-colored lights, heightening the effect The galleries were packed as was the balcony around the ball room on the inside. The attendance was unusually large despite heavy and steady rain- fall.
 An orchestra sounded a march and the curtains were pulled aside, presenting a gorgeous picture. The scene was rightly named Cascade of the Revellers," and tHe grouping or the characters in apprO- pr1ate costumes was very pretty. The cascade appeared in the interior of a half-dome of the Neo-Greek style of ar chitecture. water flowing from a massive bowl down two flights of stone steps. With vari-colored lights thrown on the scene, one could not fail to applaud. Af- ter tableau, the maskers marched sev- eral times around the floor, then danced a lancer, waltz and two-step, after which general dancing was the order. Much favorable comment was made upon the artistic designing
 The first three dances were reserved for the maskers. Carriages approached from the south. The following committees served
 General Chairman, M. C. Forchheimer. Reception Committee. White Badge--J. Reiss, chairman; Albert E. Brown, Sam J. Hahn. A. Proskauer, F. Forchheimer, A. H. sptra. A. G. Levy, Sam Eichold. Henry Piser.
 Society Committee, Yellow Badge-J. w. Weiss, chairman; s. H. Solomon, Monroe ID. Bloch, Julius Hammel E. Eichold, F.. Guggenheim. Henry Hess Louis H. Metzger, R. Rosenfield.
 Floor Committed, Blue Badge-E. j.. Schwarz, chairman; Edwin Bernheimer. Esau Frohlichstein, Herman Frienden- thal Alex Strouse, Louis E. Schwarz and Ralph Richard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Has Had Phenomenal Business Dur
ina the Year 1902.

New York, Jan. 1.-(SpeciaD = 1t
will be shown by the returns of the
various banking and trust companies
that 1902 had been as profitable as
1901. The western institutions report
greater progress than in the previous
year and the several commercial
agencies in the United States and
Canada make gratifying statements as
to the general business of the coun-
try. The fire insurance companies
will show better results this year than
last.
Among the life insurance companies
the phenomenal business and gains of
the New York Life Insurance COM
pany are unprecedented. President
Mccall of that company has officially
announced that the new paid for busi-
ness of the year will exceed $300,000,-
900 ana .lle ,otal uaIuess in. .iorce will
be over s1,50O,OOO,000, a gain Of $780,
100000 over 1901.
1t is believed IN banking circles
here that congress at its present ses-
sion will take UP very seriously the re-
cent recommendation of the secretary
of the treasury on financial condi-
tions. and import Mt Ia islatiqp along
the lines of the plans presented by
President Roosevelt in his message
will follow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
NEW MILWAUKEE CARD.
Evening Train North Leaves at 7:o5
and Will Garry Chicago Sleeper.

and Will Carry Chicago Sleeper.
The new Milwaukee time card has
been received and the changes in the
trains arriving and departing from this
city are found to be somewhat differ
ent from the unofficial reports previ-
ously published The evening train go
ing to Cedar Rapids and Chicago will
arrive at 6:55 o'clock and depart at
7:05, just one and one-half hours later
than at present. This train will carry
a sleeping car, which will be dropped
off here from the train going south
west in the morning and remain at
the Ottumwa station during the day.
The sleeper leaving Ottumwa at 7:05
p. m. will reach Chicago at S:35 a.
m. and will prove a convenience to
the travelling public that will be great
ly appreciated.
The morning train from Chicago
and Cedar Rapids for Kansas City will
arrive and depart at the same time as
at present, viz, 1910 a. m. and 1920
a. M, respectively. The night train
| from Chicago, Milwaukee and Du-
buque, which has heretofore arrived
at 130 a. M and departed for Kansas
| City at 1885 a. m, will hereafter ar
rive at 1915 a. m. and depart for Kan
sas City at 1925 am. The night train
from Kansas City going to Chicago
does not change time, arriving as
heretofore at 2: 80 a. m. and departing
at 2:35 a. m. The new time card will
go into effect On Sunday next.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
Leaves Family of Tw
RAILROADS ARE ACCUSED.
Coal Operators Say Companies Ap-
propriate Coal by Carload.

Des Moines, Jan. 1.-Des Moines
coal operators are about the angriest
people to be found on the face of the
earth They are trying to devise a
way to indict a corporation and put it
IN the penitentiary for grand larceny,
and when this is done every railroad
company operating line into Des
Moines will be incarcerated for a term
of years if the coal operators can have
their way 1t is claimed that within
the past week railroads centering here
have confiscated not less than 800 car
loads of coal that had been loaded at
the mines to supply Des Moines city
trade and to fill orders from retail
.dealers over the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
susrREAsuRY LESS BUSY.
Receipts and Payments for the Year
Aggregate Ss,427, 1927, ,sO7.

New York, Jan. Total receipts
and payments by the subtreasury for
the year aggregated $S,427,327 ,S07, a
decrease of over $137, $4,000 compared
with last years operations. Customs
receipts amounted to S1S7 7,4S1, ,4S4. an
increase of more than S2O,O0O,000
over last year.
Payments for account of interest
were less than in 1901 by $5,000,000,
while pension payments exceeded last
year by $1,5S0000. Total currency
and coin shipments amounted to $780,
422,7O0, almost $19,000,000 greater
than last year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
oDELL is INAUeuRATED.
Begins Second Term as Governor OF
New York.

Albany, Jan. 1.-Governor B. B.
Odell, Jr., was today inaugurated for
a second term as governor of New
York. In his address he said that cap
ital and labor should be in thorough
accord, that there should be no legis-
lation, which seeks to advance the in
terests of one at the expense of the
other, because such discrimination
would inevitably lead to results, which
would menace the welfare of the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
HONOR BENEFACTOR
SCIENTISTS REMEMBER SER.
VICES OF ARMY OFFICER.
Surgeon Who Solved Problems in Con-
nection With the Spread of yellow
Fever Will Have His Name Perpetu-
ated by Permanent Memorial.

Washington, Jan. AT today's
session of the American association
for the advancement of science, reso-
lutions of regret on the death of Ma
jor Walter Reed, surgeon in the
United States army, were adopted and
a committee was authorized to secure
suitable, permanent memorial to
Major Reed in recognition to his ben
efaction to the race in solving the
problem of the spread of yellow fe--
yer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
TopAYs MARKETS.
CHICAGO Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Cattle, receipts
5000; steady; good to prime, 5.400
6.65; poor to medium, 2.75@5.00;
stockers, 2.OO@4,40; cows, 1.25@44O;
Texans, 3.30@5.00.
Hogs, receipts 21,O0o; 1O@15 high.
er; mixed butchers, 6.15@65O; good
to choice heavy. 6.50@6.75; rough
heavy, 6.25@6.45; light, 5.S5@6.35;
bulk sales. 6.30@6.50.
Sheep, receipts 5000; steady; 3.25
@46O; lambs, 4.O0@59O.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01

GOVERNORS WIFE DIES.
Mrs. Dockery Expires in Jefferson
City, Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 1.-The
wife of Governor Dockery died at 6
O'Clock this morning. She has been i'll
some weeks.
Mrs. Dockery died of an affection of
the heart. She passed away qulet..
She was born in 1850 and was n;
tive of Missouri. She was lineal dc
scendant of Commodore Perry. Eigh
children of Governor and Mrs. Dock
cry died in infancy None survived.
The funeral services will be cor
Quoted at the mansion at o'clock to
night. The remains will be taken o.
a special train to Chillicothe, Mo-, TO
interEent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
oTTUMWANS THERE.
Many Go to Des Moines to Attend the
Eisteddfod.

Des Moines,s Jan. Hundreds ar
rived last night to attend the Eistedd-
fod. The Ottumwa special train ar
rived shortly after o'clock with a
choir Of siXty-eight. Many other Wis
itors are also here from ottumwa.
Mrs. Francis Clarke is the Ottumwa
chorus director. Hon. T. J. Phillips,
once democratic candidate for COVER
nor.lwill arrive today and will be chair
man of this afternoons session.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
IOWA COLLEGE SETTLES.
Grinnel Institution Compromises Law
Suit With Manning Estate.

Grinnell, Jan. AT a meeting OF
the trustees of Iowa college a PROPOSE
ton from the heirs of the late Edwin
Manning of KeosauQua, was received
Offering to pay the college $4,000 in
settlement of it's claim of $4,000 The
offer was accepted and the cash will
be paid soon. The college held a
claim for $4,000 due at Mr.. Manning
death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
ROCKFORD MAN A SUICIDE.
Prominent Swedish Resident Kills
Himself by Shootinu,

Rockford, Jan. John Nido, a
prominent Swedish resident, shot and
killed himself at his home here last
night He was associated with John
Nelson at the time the latter invented
the knitting machine, and was inter-
ested with him in a number of his pat
ents. Poor health is believed to have
led to his suicide.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
SAYS RURAL SCHOOLS ARE BAD

President of Iowa Teachers Assoca
ton Declares Teaching Useless.
Des Moines, Jan. 1.-At the lowe
state teachers convention last even
ing G. e. Shelton, of Indianola, the
president of the association, said
that she believed three-fourths of the
teaching in the rural districts of Iowa
is absolutely worthless, and that an
equal proportion of the money spent
is absolutely thrown away
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
WOMAN SUICIDES.

First Attempted to End Husbands
Philadelphia. Jan. Mrs. Marie
Danenhauer shot and killed herself at
home today after attempting to kill
her husband. The latter was arrested,
pending an investigation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
MINERS TAKE HOLIDAY.

Observe New Years in Wyoming and
Mines Are Idle.
Wilkesbarre, Jan. 1.-The miners of
Wyoming are keeping New Years as
a holiday. Nearly all the collieries are
idle and what few are working are
short handed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
MAY BE MAJOR FLEMING.
Rumored That He Will Become shaws
Private Secretary.

Des Moines, Jan. Politicians here
believe Secretary Shaw will name as
his private secretary to succeed Rob-
ert Armstrong, who has been made as
sistant secretary of the treasury, Ma
jor w. III. Fleming of this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
HANNA SIGNS wAdE CONTRACT.

Senator, as Street Railway President,
Makes Agreement With Men.
Cleveland, Ohio, Jan 1.-The Cleve.
land City Railway company. through
it's president, Senator NJ A. Hanna
has signed a one-year contract with
the Amalgamated Association OF
Street Railway Employees OF America
covering the scale of wages to be paid
it's motormen and conductors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
TIE UP INDUSTRY.
Carriage Workers Want Nine Hour
Day and Wage Increased.

Amesbury, Mass, Jan. 1.-Six hun
dred carriage workers began strike
mere today. AS the result of this ac-
tion the principal industry in the town
is badly crippled. The strikers de-
mand a nine hour day with an in
crease of wages amounting to twelve
per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
GAVE LIFE FOR BABY.
Mrs. William A. Clark Expires in
Butte, Montana.

Butte Mont, Jan. Mrs. William
A. Clark, wife of the youngest son of
Senator Clak, died this morning of
puerperal fever, aged % years. The
baby boy for whom she gave up her
life was born December 2.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
CHARLES o. WAY DIES.

He Was Wealthy and Prominent Cit.
izen of Marion County.
Bussey, Jan. 1.-Charles Owen Way,
a wealthy and prominent of Marion
county, is dead at his home five miles
north of Bussey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
AGED COUPLE FOUND DEAD.
Thought to Be Result of Poisoning
Son-in-LaW is Held.

Wilcox, Neb., Jan. 1-Jonh F. John
son and wife, an aged couple living
near Ragan were found dead in their
home. 1t is believed that death was
the result of poisoning. Suspicion be-
directed against the son-in-law, who
first discovered the bodies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
Italy is Informed.
kILLE DIN NEW YEARS REvEL.

Texas Man Murdered in Los Angeles,
California.
Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. John F..
Jones, of Greenville, Texas, was shot
and instantly killed at midnight at the
Lincoln hotel in New Years revel.
He fell from a second story balcony
to the sidewalk.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
THEW EATHER FOR low A

Chicago, Jan. Increasing cloudi-
ness, with rain or snow furries to-
night or Friday; warmer northwest
tonight.
Ottumwa temperature as taken by
Weather Observer Ryttenberg:
9 o'clock last night ..... ......37
7 O'Clock this morning $3.50. 80
2 o'clock this afternoon .... ......4S
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
SELECTS TENNESSEE NEGRO.

President Roosevelt Considers Ap-
pointment of Liberian Minister.
Washington, Jan. L. President
Roosevelt has decided to appoint a
Tennessee negro, j. G. Napier of Nash
vile, to succeed DR.. j. r. A. Grassland
as minister to Liberia. DR.. Grassland
will probably be recalled from his post
shortly
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
CONGRESSMAN FACES kNIFEs

John S. Robinson of Nebraska to Un-
dereo an Operation.
Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 1.-Congressman
John S. Robinson of the third Nebras-
ka district will undergo an operation
for appendicitis at his home in Madi-
son today. His condition is critical.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
CHILD scALDED TO DEATH.
Iowa Girl Sits Down in Bucket oil
Water.

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 1.-(speciaD-
The three-year-old daughter of
Michael Shelley, of Coggon, was scald-
ed to death today. She sat down in a
pail OF boiling water.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
Run Down by Switch Engine in
the Yards.
EXPIRED IN A FEW MOMENTS
Had Both Legs Cut Off and Was 9th
erwise Cut Up by the Wheels of the
Big Notwithstanding Accident to
Well Known Railroad Man.

Eldon, Jan 1.-(SpeciaD-W
both legs cut off and his body terribly
mangled, Engineer Sherman Aren-
schield was taken from beneath the
wheels of a Rock Island switch engine
in the yards here just before noon to-
day, and few minutes later died from
the effects of the injuries. The deceas-
ed was well known in this city and has
been employed by the Rock Island for
a number of years. He leaves a wife
grief. The many friends of the de-
ceased here, mourn his death.
Was Crossing the Tracks.
1t is stated that Engineer Arenschield
vas crossing the tracks in the Rock
sland yards here and not noticing the
witch engine which was running down
rom the coal chutes, stepped on the
rack and was struck by the engine.
He was thrown across the rail and both
| / his legs We're severed and his body
ladly crushed by the wheels which
assed over him.
Did Not See Victim.
| Eaginee4 Emery Wight, who was
/ ti4lfIS-e ol tile SWItfcu eliSlle, II IS
.4ated did not see Arenschield until
| just as he stepped onto the track and
owing to the momentum that had been
acquired in descending from the coal
chutes and the proximity to the vic
tim all efforts to stop the engine or
warn the man in time for him to clear
| the train proved useless.
Was An Old EmpIoye.
Engineer Arenschield was a freight
| nginaer on the main line of the Rock
| sland, running between this city and
| ock Island, Ill. He has been in the
| ,nploy of the company for many
ears and has been a resident of FL
| ion for a considerable length of time.
ie was well known to all the older
| mployes of the road, not only in this
| ity but all along the line and he was
! lost highly esteemed by all his fel-
| 0w workmen.
Leaves Family of Two.
| Mr. Arenschield is survived by his
| fife and one child. The deceased was
| man about So years of age. The en-
ire community is greatly shocked and
;rieved over the terrible catastrophe.
No arrangements have yet been made
| or the funeral
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
oLIN CASTLE GOES WEST.
Spouse of Murdered Woman Leaves
Scene of Crime.

Ell Dorado, Kas., Jan. 1.-Olin Cas-
tie, husband of the woman whom Miss
Jessie Morrison was convicted of muir
dering, has departed for California, ac-
companied by his mother and sister,
to find new home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
SHAKE UP THE POLICE.
Neys York Man Cleans Out the NUM-.
cipal Stable.

cipal Stable.
New York, Jan. 1.-Gen. Francis v.
Green today assumed the Office OF. COM
missioner of police, succeeding Col.
Partridge. The new commissioner ap-
pointed Inspector Cartwright, chief in
spector which makes him practically
chief OF police. Gen. Green has sus-
pended without pay Inspector Donald
Grant and the captains who are under
indictment on charges.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
CELEBRATION is FATAL.
Gun ExpIodes Seriously Wounding
Several Bystanders

Newark N. j., Jan. 1.-While John
Hackel was firing shot gun in cele-
bration of the New Year, today, the
weapon exploded. Lena Neidorff was
dangerously wounded and three others
We're seriously hurt by shot and frag-
ments of the gun barrels. Hackel was
arrested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
is FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBERY.

PresIdent OF South Umaha EuucatTonaI
Board Is Convicted.
Omaha, Jan. 1.-The jury in the
case of Alon2o Miller, president of
the South Omaha board of education,
who is charged with bribery, has re-
turned a verdict of guilty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
ANARCHIST KILLS MILLIONAIRE
Armenian is Murdered While Enter
ing Church.

Moscow, Jan. Ian Armenian mil,
lionaire by the name of Schanganowk
was murdered by an anarchist while
entering a church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-01
FIRE AT FORT DODGE.
Spark on Top Floor Destroys Grain
EIevator-Loss $125.OOO.

Ft. Dodge, Jan. 1.-Fire last night
destroyed the grain elevator and a
hundred thousand bushels of oats be-
longing to the Great Western Cereal
company. The loss is $125.000.