Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-21
SALEM.

Bicksler arrived with the remains Of
his son, Frank, A large concourse Of
relatives and friends had gathered at
the depot. A long funeral procession
wendell Its way to tia city cemetery
where prayers by Rev. T. s. Pool Of
Mt. Pleasant. and Rev. B. G. Han
kins, pastor OF the Salem Methodist
Episcopal church, were offered and
the casket was lowered into the silent
grave. James Bicksler and family
lett Salem In August. 1908, and locat.
ed near Blackwell, Oklahoma. Frank,
aged %, years, enjoyed his new home
life. A bright and prosperous future
seemed waiting for him. Saturday July
8 he went swimming with a friend
but the stream In which they were
taking 80 much enjoyment was treach-
erous, and In the midst of their pleas
ure his companion was shocked at the
discovery that Frank was not with
him. Just when or where he had dis
appeared was not known. Long and
strenuous efforts were made for the
recovery of the body, which was dis
covered on July II. Franks sudden
death is severe bereavement for the
family. The grief stricken parents,
sisters, Mrs. Robert Pool, of Oxford,
Ia, and Miss Nellie, and brother Clar.
ence, at home, have the sincere SYM
pathy of large circle Of friends.
D. e. Reeves Yves called from Chica.
go last week by the serious illness Of
his little son.
The K. P. rooms, vacated by the
postoffice have been leased by man
from Missouri He will conduct a
restaurant in them.
Miss Winifred Trplett has returned
from an extended visit in Kansas
The social in the park Friday even
ing. given by the w. w. society of the
Methodist Episcopal church, netted
SIS for the benefit of the church.
Milo Fem and family arrived from
Kansas Saturday.
Henry Holden is great sufferer
from broken limb, caused from
jumping from wagon when the team
was running away.
Misses Georgia and Eva Martin are
guests at the home of Isaac Martin
and Mrs. Bell.
The Woman's Missionary society
met at the Congregational church Fri.
day afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. T. Robert are visit,
ing relatives at Muscatine.
The Christian Endeavor societies of
the Congregational and Friends
churches held union meeting at the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing.
The quarterly conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church will be
held at the church, in the lecture
room, next Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Clyde, Of Muscatine, gave
fine discourse at the Congregational
church Sunday evening.
Miss Nellie Van Schoiack, who has
spent several weeks with her sister,
Mrs. F. S. Hill, will depart for her
home at Abba this week.
Miss Kate Fairchild came from
Stockport Wednesday, and is enter.
tanned by Miss Carrie Saint.
M. s. Poulter and family drom from
Stockport Wednesday and met Mrs
Poulter's father, Rev. T s. Pool. OF
Mt. Pleasant and brother, Rev. Robert
Pool and wife from Oxford, who hat
come to Salem to be present at the
funeral Of Frank Bicksler.
Mrs. Eta Cook is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Isaiah Hoggatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harshman went
to Keokuk Thursday
Little Cook Reeves is quite i'll at
the home of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. o. H. Cook.
Mrs. J. A. Rice, of Primrose, was in
town Thursday.
Monday, July rs. the Burlington dis.
trict conference Of tho Methodist
Episcopal church convenes at Hills
boro.
Clyde Van Wrinkle and his mother
returned from visiting relatives at
Burlington Tuesday
Mrs. Elliott, of Aurora, ILL.,, is a
guest of her sisters, Mrs. Pierce and
Miss French.
Miss Nettie Carymack came home
Monday after pleasant visit with
friends at Fairfield.
Bert Bunker has purchased the Car
Isle property in the east part of town
Mrs. Kate Carlisle bought of Mrs. j
T. Ingrim her property near the
school house.
w. H. Bliss made a business trip tt
Pierre, South Dakota. last week.
Levi Frazier is suffering from a Sc
yerely injured wrist.
Tuesday, the postoff1ce was moved
to its new location in the Bickslel
block. southeast Of the park.
Mrs. Laura Rogers and son Wayne
Mrs. Labelle, Clyde and children, after
a pleasant visit in Salem, lef
Tuesday for Mt. Pleasant where the,
will visit their brother, Judge Withrow
before they depart for their homes Ii
Wardner, Idaho.
Roy Rapalyea came from Tenver