Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-20
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

From Thursdays Daily.
]. w. Goings of Buxton was bust
ness visitor in the city today.
John Forrest, of Blad ensbnrg, was
in the city yesterday on a short bust
ness visit.
Arthur P. Owens left this morning
on the Rock Island for Oskaloosa on
a short business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Gibson. of Mys-
tic, have returned to their home after
a short business visit in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Lockridge, of
Mystic, who have been visiting friends
in this city, have returned to their
home.
Mrs. Maggie Carey and Miss Ella
Forrest, of Agency, have returned to
their homes after a short business visit
in this city.
"A marriage license has been issued
b. Clerk Of the District Court H. w.
Michael to Heryey w. Hite and Miss
Nellie Fern McElroy.
R. A. Shafer of Charles City, arrived
in the city this morning and is guest
at the home of his brother, j. l. Shat
er, 1903 South Miner street.
Miss Ethel Cloyed, of Appanoose, re-
turned to her home yesterday on the
Milwaukee, after visiting at the home
of her uncle. Bert Ross. $40 Webster
street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barber and daughter,
Mrs. F. M. Tinsley, of Blakesburg, re-
turned to their home this morning on
the Milwaukee, after visiting with
friends and relatives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cremer and
Mrs. Frank Sanders, who has been a
guest at the Cremer home the past
few days, returned today from Eldon
where they attended an enjoyable So
cial event at the home of A. w. Rob-
erts, last evening.
Miss Edna McElroy, who is attend
ing Iowa college at Grinnell, arrived
Wednesday to attend the Hite-McElroy
wedding last evening and for few
days visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. e.. e. McElroy, corner of Miner
street and Chester avenue.
s. William j. Armstrong of Batavia,
and Miss Frances Leeling Of Agency,
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the officiat-
Ing clergyman. Rev. ]. M. McElroy on
North Jefferson street The young
couple was accompanied by merry
party of friends from Batavia num-
bering about twenty. The bride
Sc., a. 1>1 nv.
McElroy about thirty years ago. After
yhe ceremony the party returned to
Batavia by private conveyances.
The marriage of Miss Nellie Fern Nc
Elroy to Hervey Hite was solemnized
Wednesday at 8 p. M, at the home
of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
=. M. McElroy, three miles south of
the city, Rev. F. r. Stoltz, pastor Of
the First Presbyterian church officiat-
ing. The wedding march was played
BY Miss Evelyn McElroy and the bride
and groom were unattended. About
sixty guests were present and after
the ceremony a sumptuOus wedding
supper was served. The young couple
were the recipients of the heartiest
congratulations and many beautiful
presents. The bride is the daughter
Of Supervisor McElroy and popular
young woman The groom is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Luther Hite, who reside
south of the cityand is an estimable
young man. Mr.. and Mrs. Hite will
make their home on a farm south of
the city.
From Fridays Daily.
Ben M. Work left on the Rock Is
landat this morning for a short business
visit in Oskaloosa.
Born, this morning to Mr.. and Mrs
George J. Pickett, 21O North Weller
street, a ten pound son.
w. B. Bonnifeld, Jr., returned on
the Rock Island this morning from a
short business visit in Oskaloosa.
Ben. M. Work left on the Rock Is.
land this morning for Eddyville where
he will take charge of clothing house
In that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Swenson of Nun.
terville, who have been visiting with
friends and relatives in this city re.
turned to their home this morning on
tha milwaukee,