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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-02

AussSNrs rerarts, an irlsarrectiou aIth-
in mr. t-ariers. Moyer, Heysa.5d & Co.
rHu.t haye established foreign corres-
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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-02

a Lacst. resident remarked tiiai the al
vent x Fa-.e1 marked a Expression Ct he
average married MAN s t,9cset-booS.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-02
subscription. 50 Per Year

THE freguens ne,es q Tire fall q Port
Arti.ar suggest the stesy Of sog agaia, on
asair. gone again Fiuaezau-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-02

FoR RBxr-Houses on Sunnyside q
500, $50 and tIo-oo. Inquire Of W.
s. Mafxhall-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-04-02
MINING APPLICATION no I7ss.

Firs, pub. Feb. ~. o4
Last pub April :, OF.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28
WHEN THE BANANA is FIT TO
EAT

Considering the proportions to
which the use of the banana has at.
tanned, it is of importance to settle
not only when it is in the best con-
dition for consumption, but also when
it has passed the stage at which it is
tit for human food. Says the British
Medical Journal, in a note on this
subject: I'm their native countries ba-
nanas are seldom eaten before the
skin is discolored and the pulp Of so
soft consistenee that it can be SCOOP
ed out with a spoon Under the art
fetal conditions in which they are
placed in these chimes they undergo
somewhat rapid changes, and the
times at which they are best suited
for consumption may be short and
difficult to predict with any degree of
precision. Authorities. however, claim
that they are habitually eaten here be-
fore they have reached their most
suitable stage. Before they are thor
oughly matured, moreover. they are
apt to be insipid in flavor and to cause
dyspepsia and other forms of intestin.
al disturbance. They should not be
eaten before the skin is blackened in
places, or when there is any reluet-
ance in the skin to separate from the
pulp. Housekeepers know how bana-
mas will change in the course of a sin
gle night from manifes.y sound con-
dition to one in which the skin is
blackened and the pulp soft and slight
ly discolored. Now, children infinitely
prefer these last bananas to those that
are apparently sounder, although their
elders may hesitate to crafty their
taste in this respect from q fear as to
the wholesomeness of such fruit. At
lacks of gastric or intestinal disturb
ance from the use of unsound bananas
are far from common, and it may we'll
be that in this instance the natural in
clination of the child covers more wis,
dom than the caution OF its elders-in
fact, experts say that the banana. like
the medlar, can hardly be in too ripe
condition for eating. With the ra-
pid changes the fruit undergoes it is
hardly surprising that cases of fric-
ton between the sanitary authorities
and the vendors should be of frequent
occurrence as regards the fitness. or
not, of the fruit for sale or consump-
ton. II would seem to us that in many
sUch cases the importers and retail
dealers have possible grievance, and
their contention that sanitary inspect
ors require a more thorough knowl-
edge of the different phases bananas
undergo is valid one. The general
public, too, would seem to need CON
yincing that at present they habit
ualiy eat their bananas in far too
hard and immature condition.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28

.sIn a little bay around the point
there" replied the doctor, pointing
1T is a very nice walk to 1t, and the
place is well worth seeing, II you care
to-"
mo. thanks" drawled his lordship
81 hate that kind of thing: Good-morh
ing" and he turned and sauntered OH.
On the day of his chat with Lord
Carr-Lyon, the doctor was most cheer-
full over his patient.
He'll do very well, now, he sala'
nodding, with a look of satisfaction
cts been a tough fight, but we have
won II, you and l. Miss Nellie. we
shan'n't have to trouble the under
taker this time, Mr.. Raven. I've sent
you some tonic; that's what you want
now-that and freedom from worry
you're not worrying yourself, are you?
and he looked searchingly at the thin
face
NO" he said; 81 am not worrying;
but want to get well and about again,
for I've something to do that must be
uOuG dl OuC0s
"Oh, nonsense. said the doctor. IF
it's the work at the quarry, Mr..
Wood
'Says as there amt any call to
think about that" said Mr.. Wood him
self, entering at that moment. THE
only job that's urgent is getting holo
of that Frenchy Vyse; and I'll have
him if I have to spend a hundred
pounds" and his face grew red.
Clifford's brows came together
thoughtfully. Then he glanced at
Nellie. who sat with her face down
cast, and turned away from him.
'Mr. Wood" he said, in his thin,
clear voice, 81 want you to do me a
favor. l want you to let poor Vyse
alone
LET him alone. by Jlggers!" ez-
claimed Mr.. Wood; that's a likely
story I'll let him alone when I've
hunted him into Exeter jail"
NO" said Clifford, gently but
firmly. "We won't take any trouble
about Vyse The fault was not alto
S6lner Hlm--
Then you admit as he did it?" said
Mr.. Wood, sharply
L admit and tell everything to you,
my friend" said Clifford, with a smile;
"but to no one else, If you caught
Vyse l should not prosecute him OF
give evidence against him"
"You Wouldn't"
mo! You don't know all the story
but you'll admit that he received some
provocation when | tell you that
threw him off the ledge and nearly
killed him.
What did you do that for?" de-
manded Mr.. Wood. in amazement.
To be continued
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28
CHAPTER XXI.
ain Three Weeks"

The sun pouring into Hates room.
had awakened her ffom short and
ftful sleep, which had been haunted
by two distinct dreams. lifelike ana
vivid IN their reality.
In one she had been haunted by the
presence of Clifford Raven and the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28

Ethel Barrymore and John Drew
have returned from London. Miss
Barrymore will go to San Francisco
to begin an engagement in Cousin
Kate, and after the holidays viii re
turn to New York to appear in The
Third Moon. Mr.. Drew will begin re-
hearsals on August / of The Duke of
Killiecrankie.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28
CHAPTER Xxx.

1t was the morning after the ball,
and Lord CarrLyon. in a gaudy and
elaborate dressing gown, reclined in
the depths of a luxurious chair.
He looked pale and used up, very
much. indeed, like sick monkey,
and smoked his cigar in the half
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-07-28

Joseph Arthur has gone to Europe
and viii later go TO India to secure
costumes for his oriental play of
Seirine which David Beiasco is to
produce.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

Proceedings OF the board of super
visors Monday, January 4, 1904, being
the first day of the January session.
Board met according to law and jsaf-
ter completing all unfinished business
adjourned to meet at /: 80 p. M.
Board met, John M. McElroy, the
newly elected member of the board
then took the oath of office and the
new board of supervisors, consisting
of A. j. Gardrer, TT. Reineir and John
M. McElroy,was convened by the coun-
ty auditor and upon motion of McElroy
seconded by Reineir, a. ]. Gardner was
elected chairman for the. ensuing year.
The following official bonds were
then approved: M, j. Q'Brien, consta-
bic Keokuk township; John Murray.
justice of the peace Pleasantstownship
Emma Nye, superintendent of schools;
Henry Hollen, justice of the peace
Washington township.
Reports of Beniah Dimmitt. county
superintendent of schools, and j.. S.
McClung, justice of, the peace Dahlon-
ega township, approved.
Balance of the day was devoted to
the examination of claims.
The board then adjourned to meet
Tuesday, January 5, at $3.50 a. m.
A. j. Gardner, Chairman.
Attest: |. H. Hammond
County Auditor.
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Russell.

Russell, Jan. 11.-Wm. Larimer left
Thursday for Ell Paso, Texas, to visit
his son Harry From there he expects
to go to California, Oregon and other
points He expects to be gone two or
three months.
&c. McNeeley of Russell, who has
been i'll for long time, is very low
at this time.
Glenn Argo of ST. Louis, arrived
Wednesday to visit his mother and
sisters.
The third number Of the Russell lee
ture course will be given by John
Temple Graves at Christian church,
tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Childsaof Coatsville and Mrs.
Lem Childs of Glenwood, Mo-, are
visiting at the home of Mrs. Flor
ence Childs.
Charles Cessna of Abba, was in
Russell Friday on business and also
visited at the P. H. Steck home Fri
day night.
A series of evangelistic meetings
will begin in the Presbyterian church
Monday evening, January IL, at 1880
O'Clock. Rev. Rolin r. Marquis of Win
terset, will assist in preaching and
also lead in the singing. Everybody
invited.
Mrs. Laura Clinton and little son
Arthur visited Saturday and Sunday
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Beals.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Coalie1d, was inferred Wednesday at
Hayden chapel, death occurring the
day previous. The child was about
four years old.
The infant child of H. S. Davis is
reported i'll with an attack of conges-
ton of the lungs.
f. w. Schafer returned Thursday
night from Des Moines, where he had
been for a few days on business.
The following are among the grip
sufferers: Mrs. Ralph McConville and
half mile north of Lost Creek, Mrs. J.
H. Miller, Mrs. r. M. Young. S,
Pleades Lodge No. Is, Knights of
Pythias will have a public installation
of officers Wednesday evening, Janu-
airy 49,, at 8 o'clock for members and
their families and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Reddick of Clin-
ton, Mich. arrived Saturday for a two
weeks visit with Mrs. Reddick's
brother, j. A. Lafferty. Mr.. Reddicls
was former settler of Eddyville, but
had not, been here for 10 years, and
notes a great change in Eddyville
during that time, owing to the many
improvements which had been made.
Walter Coon of Abba. was in town
Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Lewis Townsley has been a
severe sufferer from sciatic, rheuma-
tisnl. -
Henry Johnson of near Pella stopped
off Thursday for a short visit with his
sister, Mrs. Samuel Williams, while
enroute home from Ottumwa.
A. u. Mattix of Ferry, was in town
last week.
A child of John Filliman of Lost
Creek, has been quite sick with mem.
braneous Group. Another Filliman
of hill e,;n ,,,
tober, it's death resulting from that
disease.
F. D. Coryell was on the sick list
with bilious attack the latter part of
last week.
The lecture at the Christian church
Thursday night was not as well at
tended as those in charge desired. FL
der c. c. Spencer of Oskaloosa, who
is pastor here delivered the lecture.
Miss Sue Vance has been i'll with
grip and throat trouble.
A deal was made Thursday through
Beamer Brothers 10y which A. l.. Car
son of Fourth street. purchased the
farm of about 1856 acres, belonging to
Jas. L. Sipes, and lying about three
miles northwest of town. The deal
will be completed and possession given
on March /, at which time N. II. Pad
gett who has occupied the farm the
PdSI year, Will move " LIE LeiWiiHelu
stock farm, now owned by T. w. Wal
ters. Mr.. Walters will return to one
of the mining. camps and again be-
come mine superintendent. Mr. Sipes
accepts the residence on Fourth
street, first door south of the Church
of Christ as part payment on the
farm.
The two-year-o old child of Mrs. Co
vart of Lost Creek, has been sick with
congestion of the lungs.
Mrs. Will Davis of Oskaloosa, spent
Friday and, Saturday at the f. w.
Schaeffel home on Third street.
Rev. Robert Alexander, the colored
Baptist mfpister Of Coalfield. has been
very sick.
Mrs. Jacob Free of Ninth street has
been a suffefer from nervous prostra-
ton and healt trouble.
Mrs. George, Gibson of coalheld, has
been sick.
Miss Stella TIayes, after few days
visit with her \parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Hayes, whS reside on First street,
returned to OsKEloosa Sunday morn-
ing.
Adam EmblinE who recently moved
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cation at the home Of his parents.
! GGMrs;g Lee johnson went tor her flu
ture home in Knoxville last Wednes-
After an interval of two Sundays,
on which he preached appropriate
Christmas and New Year sermons,
Rev. Winthrop Allison will resume his
series of sermons on the Sermon on
the Mount. tomorrow. His text for
the evening will be, An Ancient Sim
-ile.' - = ., ''-.- : =, - So
Master Arthur Ingram of Creston,
is visiting at the home of his brother,
Cordy Ingram, on South Franklin
street. ~
!, Miss Matte Salisbury Joined her
father and sister here this week for a
visit with friends.
! Mrs. Henry N md of Batavia,
returned home ye;,g lay from a holt
day visit with her brother, Jas. Fisher,
of this place.
I'D. HI. Hawthorne of Frederic was
in Abba yesterday on business.
7 I; The cash drawer from Barger's safe,
together with two half-worn over
coats. taken from the store the night
of the robbery, were found at the
Iowa Central depot last night. Aside
from this there.is no further informa-
ton Of the burglars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
Board Proc eedinas.

Proceedings of the board of supervis
ors Tuesday, January 5. 1904. being thu
second day of the January session.
Board met. all members present.
Minutes of the previous days seq
sion read and approved. ~
Official bonds of q. R. Allen, count 4
surveyor; J. H. Cren1er, sheriff; LIS
Wood, justice of the peace of Keoku
township; M. H. Blake, justice of pead
of Polk township, and reports of GEE
H. Smith recorder; John Springer. JUL
tice of the peace Agency township,
Levi Gates, justice of the peace Pol
township, and ]. L. Pelham, justice
the peace of Richland township, al
proved. -
Balance of the day was devoted 4
the examination of claims.
Board adjourned to meet Wednesday,
January 6, at $3.50 a. m.
A. j. Gardner. Chairman,
Attest: |. H. Hammond,
County Auditor.
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sS - - ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ -

friends in this city. aShe left for her
home lin Pennington Saturday, y
Mrs. CIV. Williams and Miss Dali
sy Craig are visiting with, friends in
OttunlWa. &s|S = r. :
! Miss Sadie Britton has accepted the
position of principal of the Donelson
high school and will take, up her du-
ties Immediately. &EE ~"
day. ssa
Mr.. and Mrs j. S. Cox went to Pee-
ria, Ill. yesterday for a visit with rel
atives. "a as,ts $50
L. II. Bailey is in Missouri on bust
ness this, week. s-
The college Glee; club is to be or
ganized next week. ~, .,
j. P. Thomas of Hastings, Neb., is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. T. Coburn and Miss Haw will
entertain at Herchey hall this after
noon in honor of the Snew preceptress,
Miss Dean.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
.How,s This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J.+CHENEY, & CO., Props,
~ Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm (.
WEST & TRUAN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Price 75c per bot.
tie. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free.
1. Halls Family Pills are the best
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Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant, Jan. 1.-THE mems
literary societies met and organized
and elected the following presidents
for the ensuing term: Philomathean,
Frank L. Beatty; Hamlin, Earl M.
Dean; Harlan, G. Edward Stuber.
Wednesday afternoon fire broke
out in the building owned by Mrs
Sergeant and occupied by e. Lenes'
jewelry store, but the quick work of
the department prevented much dam
age.
Wm Bridges of Woodbury. county,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. L. Roberts.
Charles Williams, colored charged
with breaking and entering house
in New London, was bound over to
the grand jury Friday
7. NJ. McAdam was in Burlington
Wednesday.
Miss Ella Shepherd is visiting with
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Miss Hixson gave a birthday party to
her friends in honor Of the event. They
had a pleasant social time Refresh
ments We're served and all went away
wishing them many more such birth
days. ~ 1870 49, ( : ~ n z .s.o
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hamilton and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hendrickson of Me-
this place.
r. G.. Nye has been appointed assis-
tant and Miss Ethel Hixson clerk in
the Agency postoffice. The former
takes the place of Miss Minnie y Nye
who was recently married.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
Children Poisoned.

Many children are poisoned and
made nervous and weak, if not killed
outright, by mothers giving them
cough syrups containing opiates. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar is safe and GER
tain remedy for coughs, Group and
lung troubles, and is the only promi-
nent cough medicine that contains no
opiates or other poisons. Sold by w.
D. Elliott.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
HOUNDS WORK WELL.
Track Alleged Thief From Knoxville
to Des Moines,

Des Moines, Jan. 11.-Bloodhounds
tracked Joe Chambers, an alleged
horse thief, from Knoxville to Des
Moines Friday, following the trail
to the very door of an East Des Moin-
es livery barn where the animal was
left by Chambers.
Chambers is said to have taken the
animal from his fathers barn Thurs
day night. He was arrested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
Real Estate Transfers.

sfeal estate transfers furnished by
.Lowenberg. & Co.. real estate agents.
LOT South Court street.
Louisa Steinhoff to~Geo. w. Shields,
undivided one-third southwest quar-
ter southwest quarter. section 8,
west half northwest quarter section
II; east half southwest quarter north
east quarter southeast Quarter, sec
ton 20-71-14; part east half north
west quarter. section 17-71-14, 81 and
other consideration.
Minnie Renfrew and husband, Hen
ry NJ, to Geo. w. Shields co. C. d.
east half southwest quarter northeast
quarter, section 20, and part east half
northwest quarter, section 17-71-14
$500.
Lewis Steinhoff and wife, to Geo. w.
Shields 60. c. Do, same as above
S1.00.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
WRECK AT CHARLTON.
Engine and Two Cars Derailed But
Soon Replaced.


Soon Replaced.
Charlton, Jan 11.--A small wreck
occurred id the yards here Saturday
night, in which the switch engine, one
fiat car and a caboese left the track.
They We're soon replaced without any
delay whatever. The accident was
caused by an open switch.
: A B. Alexander spent Sunday at his
home in Osceola.
A. C. Rebel left SUNDAY night for
a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee. He
expects toSbe gone about a week.
The first sleighing snow of the sea-
sonsfell Saturday night. It was made
use of yesterday.
3 ~. w. McCullom and daughter, Miss
Gertie of Lacona. were in the city
Mr. and Mrs. A. Garrett of Column
bia were county seat visitors Satur-
day. ~
David futile spent Sunday in cres-
ton with relatives.
The funeral of G. w. Ryason
was held in Greston yesterday. The
deceased was formerly a resident of
this city but moved to Creston a few
years ago. His many friends here
deeply regret his demise and extend
/. their sympathy to the bereayed fam
fly
"A meeting of the rural telephone
I companies was held Saturday in the
court house for the purpose of elect
!. ing officers for the year.
Moses Soloman will on wednesday
return to Pecos, Texas, where he is
enjoying life on a ranch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Mr., and Mrs. Within Dorothy of Mo-
ravia, returned to their home this
morning on the Milwaukee. after
short visit in this city. They were
accompanied by Mr.. Dorothy's father,
w. r. Dorothy of Batavia, who will
make a short visit in Moravia.
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Abba.

Abba. Jan. 9.-Mrs. Ed 1. Ramsay is
very low with asthma, complicated
with heart trouble, at her home in
Abba.
teur violinists, is in Chicago on a
visit.
Mrs. Ed Wright is in Centerville
this week taking much needed va
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to town, has been Quite sick with IN
1ammatory rheumatism. n
Mrs. Cal Cummings is improYihg.
from an attack ofsssnervousSs sprostra2f
ton. se5 ,,tz4ra1t> 17-E - ,
Ralph Terrell, the 8 or4fs year ==iold
son of L.sW. Terrell has been having
a siege of tonsilitis.
Miss Drake the trained nurse who
has been nursing Mrs. John Jaeger, ST.,
during her severe attack of pneumo-
MIA, returned to Ottumwa Saturday, as
it, is believed that the pat ients is on
Mrs. Charles Barnett, who has been
here the past three weeks; departed
Sunday night fer her home lat Jones'
boro. Ark. q IN $500 n
Oskaloosa business callers were,
Mrs. Jas. l.. Jones and Mrs: Frank
Padgett of Bluff Creek. A. Beamer and
C. L Clancy on, Thursday, Charles W.
Fisher on Friday.
The baby Of, Mel Jordan. of Coalffeld
has been sick with Group.
Mrs. John Donahue and baby have
both been sick lately, the former with
grip and the latter with spasmodic
Group.
D. c. Burns, Eddyville's popular as
SCISSOR was in Oskaloosa and Ottumwa
Saturday preparing to take up his
duties.
A young son of Marion Be1zer Of
Bluff Creek, has been sick with pneu-
monte. =:
W: H. Gray of Pleasant township,
has been selected as grand juror of the
February term of court at Abba be-
ginning February 1. Jas. Noonan and
Chas., A. Briggs represent Pleasant
township on the petit jury.
Miss Maggie Clark left Saturday
forenoon for an extended stay with
her sister near Blakesburg. Y
Walter Sipes of Oskaloosa, spent
Friday and Saturday in Eddyvilte.
Bonaparte.
Bonaparte, Jan. 9-The funeral serv-
ices of the late Shirley Perkins, aged
20 years, who died of consumption,
We're held from the M. E. church in
this city Tuesday afternoon, conduct
ed by Rev. Erskine, the pastor and
interment was made in the Bonaparte
cemetery. The bereaved parents and
sister of deceased have the sympathy
of the entire community.
w. D. Brown and wife of Colorado
Springs. Colo, are visiting relatives
in this vicinity.
Rev Erskine, the pastor of the NJ.
z. church, is holding series of re-
vival meetings at Vernon and they will
be no services here until the meetings
close.
Frank Sturdivant and Cal Ward left
Wednesday for California. where they
will spend the winter.
Wood Fisher and wife have re-
turned from Keokuk and are residing
in the George property on washington
street.
Sid Humphreys of Centerville, is
visiting friends here this week.
"a Messenger Boy is the next at
traction at the Whitley opera house,
January IA.
Men are busily engaged in filing the
ice house of Stadler & Meredith with
ice this week. The quality of ice this
winter is not as good as usual