Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-19
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Charlton, Jan. 16.-Mrs. A. G.. Rel
bel is enjoying a visit with his broth
er Mr. Dixon of Carmen, Ill.
Mrs. Frank McMains of Ottumwa,
arrived here Thursday for visit with
her daughters, Mesdames Lester and
Ed Carter.
Miss Ellen Johnson has been ill
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. wilberforce Coles re-
turned home during the week from
an extended visit with their sons in
Kansas City.
The jury in the case of the
State VS.. j. A. Edwards, who is
charged with selling mortgaged
property brought in verdict yester-
day afternoon of guilty. They We're
out about twenty-five hours on the
case. J. A. Penick, the attorney for
the Defense was given until 10 o'clock
Monday morning in which to file a
motion for a new trial. County Attor-
ney Drake and T. NJ. Stuart We're the
states attorneys. 1t is thought that
the jury brought in the above YER
dict in accordance with the law as
Mr.. Edwards didn't deny selling the
property but claims to have been
victim of circumstances and was SELL
ing it with the understanding that
the parties We're to assume the indebt-
edness.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Lewis of Ottum-
wa, stopped over in the city today for
a visit with relatives while on their
way home from months visit at En-
id, o. T.
Mrs. Pearl Howard of Russell was
in the city yesterday for a visit with
relatives.
Miss Amanda Peterson arrived yes
terday from Red Oak for a visit with
her friend, Mrs. Sam Book.
H. NJ. Finch of Columbia was
business caller in the city Friday.
Manuel Foster. an old and highly
respected citizen of English township,
died Thursday evening after a pro-
longed illness, he having been in poor
health for several years. At the time
Of his death ne was in his eightieth
year. He was one of the early set
tiers of the county, having moved here
in an early day from Indiana. The
funeral services We're conducted this
afternoon by Rev. Brown from the
family home, followed by interment in
Oxford cemetery.
Signs of the Coming of the End
of the World" will be Rev. Palmer's
subject for the Sunday evening dis
course at the Baptist church.
Rev. Mum returned from Winter
set today, where he has been assist
ing in a series of meetings.
MuntervlIe.
Munterville, Jan 15.-Miss Regina
Johnson, lately from Chicago,
has been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs c.
G.. Johnson. in Munterville, since be-
fore abe holidays
Oscar Hasselrooth, of Dudley, called
on John Johnson yesterday.
Otto Peterson, of Blakesburg, is Sc
riously sick with tonsilitis, having been
confined to his home for considerable
over week
Dudley, entertained large number of
their friends at dinner Tuesday.
Milt Gibson was quite seriously hurt
4 Monday while logging in the woods
south of here. He had his team hitch
ed to a log, and while driving them
the log caught on pole, bringing the
pole forward with great force, striking
him on his head, injuring him severely.
A physician was called Immediately,
and reports that he will soon be around
again.
/ Little Miriam, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. E. Hall, is reported quite sick.
There is no school being taught in
District No. this week. on account of
the teacher, Miss Mabel Upp, being
sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Miss
Regina Johnson, and Mrs. John John
son, Oscar Anderson, Cyrus Johnson,
! Chester and Eddie Johnson, spent last
/ evening with l.. L. Swenson and wife
/ The mail carrier is carrying the mail
these days in a sleigh, making fast
time, as sleighing is good over the
whole route.
Milton Roberts from near Bidwell
called on l.. l.. Swenson Tuesday.
Yampa.
! Yampa. Jan. 15.-Thomas Rifle and
family were calling on friends in Com
petine Saturday.
4 Mrs. Maggie Smith. who has beer
very sick for some time, is very little
better.
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