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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

Students Of social conditions ara
young men prefer 10 be poorly paid
clerks rather than well paid working
men. That the desire for mock Pcntil.
ity exists Is shown by tn" "arcrncss
with which youths Who would De first
class mechanics OF able farmers rush
but hnli- qualified into the learned pro-
moro wide rcachinr ""'"ts are 10 de
priyc tn" community Of efficient work
ingmon and to multiply useless mem.
hers Of society.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

a writer In Iiarpcr'H I!alaar-a wo-
man. IT cuurac take women to task
becauSe their morals are a matter OF
habit while mems AZ" "a matter Of
principle. She admits that in actual
living wOinan'B moral habit accom-
plishcs more tor her than mans
"princlplcs" do for him bat II she
could combine both principles and
habit she would be grand aud com
plctn.' M'n should receive the need
Of praise here given for their principles
with that unprcsumins humility ,hat
cost becomes them.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
licve Port Arthu.i

II Is reported that tn" Vladivos'ok
squadron now consists Of three cruis-
FRS and four ]ironclads. It is therefore
presumed that tn" squadron has eff
fcctcd a junction win some Of the
Port Arthur vessels.
The newspapers report that there is
great distress in VIadiYoa'Dk arising
frsn the enhanced prices Of food, and
It is feared that The rtock u petroleum
and candles IS giving out
lively" trains are arriving daily at
Lao Yang with rc!nfOrccmcnt8.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
ADVANCE RUSH BEGINS


81. PAU. MINI, Jun" "a special
10 the Dispatch from Ca" Lake, MINI
says.
The adyanc" rush for Lands 10 be
opened Wednesday has begun al the
local land office. Slxty-thrcc thou2aud
mcnt in the cas- Lake district. and
about ~ men are lined up in front Of
the Onicc. Dhry began coming early
Sunday niGHt, and III" lin" is G,owlng
longer each hour. Perfect harmony
prevails amoHG the land seekers.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
~ Independence 90 ,-nr-,

Jhhn mccoy, reported dying a. In
dependence. IL sS years old and has
IN"d there for Sc years. Recently Mr..
and Mrs mccoy celebrated their gold
IN wedding. For oven "a years he has
faithfully attended tn" Sunday school
81 the First Presbyterian church.
serving as superintendent most Of IN"
time.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
U"nth ~ William u. uIIicr.

william n Miller. guprcmc master
workman Of the Ancient order Of Unit
cd Wprkm"n, died recently a, Battle
Creek, Mich Miller loinod the order
~ years ago in Kousas CITY. where he
was connected win tn" Journal He
had been secretary Of Kansas CITY
board of trade
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

hi'rr taking li5 ballots tho Third
district democratic congressional con
SullInfrr 81 King city, for congress-.
defeating Congressman John D|pughrr-
~, VINO has rcprcacniod IN" Third dis
irlct sine" the retirement Of Alexander
" Dprf"l} six years ago Sullingrr's
nomination "aS secured through tho
votes Of Ray county, Thomas \. Lave
rock, Of Richmond, withdrawing from
he rae" in favor OF Sullinp"r. Dough-
crty wa IN three votes Of the nDmina-
ton ON every ballot except the last.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
PEABODY SAYS To
BECOME WISE"
Answers Kansas City Industrial
Council in Sarcastic Vein.
DEFENDS HIS PRESENT COURSE
Declares That the strike WAS Arbi-
trnrii, called H., Executive Conn
mitt"r NEninst the Protest Of
Cripple Greet. liners.


b'hV'r, Col, June III thlhk ms
war j" E'hiIy over, "aId " PEABODY
"iohdAy. ! nave news Ir"i- Gen. helI
'hal me Cripple 'r''h mines are open
thH are running, ana mere - cnihpafa'
tlN'Iy iH'It diShh'cIi"h among INC
men. mere Is Il" new" 81 lurthct
'iouhi' or any lhcl'h"pd On any
! 90 hpi KNOW ho" many men VIII
DC d'poti'd or 'hal any VIII De. ! nave
h'hid h"IhIht on ms pom
Nih from '"p'. bnIh'!'y NciI5
q i"IIhrId", mat IN" uhIpl ih"re con
hI"rr maj 'hcir cause - iral, ana MAJ
those ~ lhcm ihal ar" acceptable t.
the mine owners are already at "orN
afain. On" hundred ana my "apnble
Ih"n, whether union or ~n"h-Gnipn, haze
been invited to 70 10 work, ana tho
n'Nli1llpn VIII be speedily accepted II
S.I'"rtoh and vdray pcan" r"igrS
Troops hhy" been ordered from Ins
hnima5 county, and only Maj III re
mains 80 lcph after tn" closing up OF
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

Susquchauna. Pa. Jun" 1.-THE
Erie Hallway Co. has discharged - per
cent. of It's working force, or lOS men,
from rs shops in lhis place Similar
~dIscharpes were made in all the shops
on he system This Is The second hls
charge Of 10 per cent within 20 days.
The company Is reducing expersss ~
all directions.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
VAGUE RUMORS OF
A NAVAL BATTLE
In Which Two Russian and Four
Japanese Ships Were Sunk.
RU N Is NOT CONFIRMED
Admiral Skr,dioG GETS within Tbir-
~ MiIrs OF FORT Arthur nnd
Then Bccomc nDGlc
Ip In u Fog.

ST. PETEHSH,HG JtNE 13.-Hu-
MORS ARE ~ CIRCULATION HERE
TO THE EFFECT That 4 GREAT "a
orr POUR ARTHUR, ~ WHICH TWO
RUSSIAN AND s'Oi JAPANESE bat
TIEsIIIi'S WLHE suns. No tON-
FORMATION or me HInoN a ~
OBTAINED.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

st. Petersburg, June 13.-Erlicf Is
felt in military circles at the removal
N dlsacnSion in military councils. II Is
understood that the sole responsibility
dcyOlvcs on Gen. K~urOpatkin, and that
no serious attempt VIII be made TO re-
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
nn>id Rankin orr Patch,

II Is said that David Rankin raises
mor corn In Atchifon county than f.
crown In Nevada, Oregon, Utah, WyO-
ming, Montana, Idaho Arizona, Wash
'nvtOn and Rhode Island put together.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

Rev Clolaud -. McAfcc. pastor Of the
fpriy-i first street Presbyterian church
Of Chicago. has accepted a call I o tn"
i.hfay"'t" Park Presbyterian church Of
BrpnkIyn = Y II is the second larg-
est Presbyterian church In the United
states ANA me salary offered 10 Dr..
Mchf"c is 5000 a year. until two
years aPp Or McAfeo was connected
Win PARK college at ParEyillc.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17

II Is learned that there is in central
shost and yet can play the violin
Such q prodipy should De brought 10
AMnILla-
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
Butler VIII support CoIL.

Col. Ed Butler. Of -. Louis. who was
convicted Of bribery and afterwards
released by the supr"m" court. dcclarca
in an interview that he will support
FOLK for governor. II was Folk who
prosecuted the Butler case
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-06-17
Hon. iodxed Ia Throat.

While eating supper al his home.
ll2l Harrison street, Kansas Guy, g..
lI2 inches long lodged In his throat
and could not remove H. He suffered
considerable pain until . doctor re-
licycd him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
TRADEl in FULL BLAST
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS ARE BUY.
ING EARLY TO GET THE
CHOICE OF OFFERINGS.
Noticeable Features Of the chiIdren's
Departments in Local stores-Mer-
chants Expect Large Business for
the Coming Week.

A trip through the large retail stores
of this city at this period causes the
exclamation thousand times, for
holiday shopping is on in earnest. It
is earlier than usual, earlier in fact
than in any other year in the history
OF Ottumwa merchandising, and the
ware are quaint and curious.
1t requires neither shrewdness nor
conservatism to sell holiday goods this
year. A little suggestion and little
amount Of timely advertising are all
that is necessary-the goods will do
the rest.
With business booming on all sides
and q probability that money will be
more free than ever among the com.
mon people, Christmas selling will
probably reach its maximum this year
Trade for the holidays began the
minute boxes of goods were opened
The big stores have had no time to
decorate their rooms completely, some
have not even given their windows
their second dressing. The weather
is particularly favorable for the PEG.
pie 10 'look around" If it was
severely cold, holiday shopping would
be done nurriedly. AS it is, visitors 20
to stores just to be out of doors, and
are promptly induced by the handsome
displays to buy. The warning to
shop early is not "hurry-up" state
ment this year, to force trade pre-
maturely. It is necessary to buy early
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
duce strenuous children before
first decadn IF 1iPo 10 noot

duce strenuous children before the
first decade Of life is past.
Among the toys for smaller chill
dren several new arrivals are noticed.
The friction" toys have reached per-
lection and the most popular Of these
are the automobiles which sell from
25 cents to SIS. They are made in a
variety Of patterns and many of them
are loaded with fierce looking chauf-
feurs from Chicago. There are electric
cars which have paint on them and
are just like those on street car lines
in Ottumwa.
There's a mechanical monkey that
does the hoochie-koochie, and a train
ed horse that walks on his hind feet,
all bearing evidence of the progress of
civilization and the onward march of
mechanical achievement in the best
country on which the sun ever shown.
AS to the monetary situation in its
relation to the holiday trade mer-
chant said: II have watched the trade
closely this year. Last year we had
goods out a week earlier, but the trade
didn't open. This week we will sell
more than we did the first two weeks
in December. last year."
Another department store man said:
"The good weather has enabled the
farmers to finish their work. They are
now in the city spending their money.
The weather is somewhat unseason-
able, but shopper does not hesitate
to buy gloves just because his hand
does not stick to the brass handle on
| the door, when he comes in"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
sheriH's Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that by vir-
tue of special execution, to me di-
rected by the celrk of the district court
of Wapello county, Iowa, against the
goods, chattels, lands, tenements, etc.
of Marie Chenot, Dick Chenot, alias
Richard Chenot, in rem, defendants
In favor of Hattie P. Bowen, plaintiff
will offer at public sale, to the high
est and best bidder, for cash, at the
front door of the court house in the city
of Ottumwa, Wapello county, Iowa, on
the oath day Of December, 1904, be-
tween the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and
o'clock p. m. on said day all of said
Marie Chenot, Dick Chenot. alias Rich
ard Chenot, in rem, right, title and in
terest in and to the following described
property, situated in Wapello county
Iowa, to-wit: South q Of west u OF
northwest n of the northwest 4 and
the east "a of the north g Of the
southwest u of the northwest u OF
section %, township II, range 10 west
in Wapello county, Iowa; also the
north "a rods of the southeast 4 of the
northwest "A of said section %, in all
making 44h acres more or less.
Sale to commence at the hour of / (: 80
o'clock p. m. Of said day.
Witness my hand this 22d day of
November, 1904.
J. H. Cremer,
Sheriff of Wapello Cou ty Iowa.
BY John D. Stephens Deputy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
Original Notice.
1dw. DUNCAN, Deputy.

Maud R. Smith, plaintiff, vs. E. ].
Smith, defendant.
In the district court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Wapello county, jan
uary term, A. D., 1905.
To E. j. Smith, defendant
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file the petition of plaintiff in
the above entitled cause in the office
Of the clerk of the district court Of the
state of Iowa. in and for Wapello
county, claiming of you divorce from
the bonds of matrilnony now existing
between yourself and this plaintiff
You are further notified that for
cause you are charged with cruel and
inhuman treatment and adultery com
mitted since your marriage to this
plaintiff. (See petition now on file
for particularly
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the next term, being the Janu-
airy term of the said court, which will
commence at Ottumv-a on the I'd day
of January, 1905, default will be en-
tered against you and Judgment rem
dered thereon.
Dated Nov. 10, 1904.
B. w. Scott,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
Oriainal Notica..

Ida Riddles, plaintiff, VS.. Charles
Riddles, defendant.
In the district court of the state Of
Iowa, in and for Wapello county, jan
uary term, A. D., 1905.
To Charles Riddles, defendant.
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file the petition of plaintiff in
the above entitled cause in the office
OF the clerk Of the district court of the
State of Iowa in and for Wapello
county, claiming of you a divorce from
the bonds Of matrimony now existing
between yourself and this plaintiff.
You are further notified that for
cause you are charged with cruel and
inhuman treatment and desertion for
the last five years past without cause.
lFor particulars see petition now on
f1le.)
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the next term, being the Janu-
ary term Of the said court, which will
commence at Ottumwa on the I'd day
of January, 1905, default will be en-
tered against you and judgment rem
dered thereon.
Dated November 10, 1904.
B. w. Scott,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
Original Notice.


E. N. Lawson. plaintiff, VS.. Alice
Lawson, defendant.
In the district court of the State OF
Iowa, in and for Wapello county, JAM
uary term, A. D., 1906
To Alice Lawson, defendant
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file the petition of plaintiff in
the above entitled cause, in the office
of the clerk of the district court of the
State of Iowa, in and for Wapello
county, claiming of you divorce from
the bonds of matrimony now existing
between yourself and this .-laintiff.
You are further notified that for
cause you are charged with cruel and
inhuman treatment and adultery COM
mitted since your marriage to this
plaintiff. (See petition now on file
for particularly
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon OF the second
day of the next term, being the Janu-
airy term of the said court, which will
commence at Ottumwa on the I'd day
of January, 1905, default will be en-
tered against you and Judgment rem
dered thereon.
Dated November 10. 1904.
B. w. Scott.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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LEGAL.
Original Notice.

SiiSus0i iN0sISSs
Galway Johnson. plaintiff, VS.. Texas
Johnson, defendant.
In the district court Of the state of
Iowa, in and for Wapello county,
January term, A. D.. 1905.
To Texas Johnson, defendant.
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file the petition of plaintiff in
the above entitled cause in the office
Of the clerk of the district court Of the
state of Iowa, in and for wapello
county, claiming of you divorce from
the bonds Of matrimony now existing
between yourself and this plaintiff.
You are further notified that for cause
your are charged with desertion and
adultery. (see petition now on file for
particularly
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
dav of the next term, being the Janu-
airy term of the said court, which will
commence at Ottumwa on the second
day Of January, 1905, default will be
entered against you and Judgment
rendered thereon.
Dated Nov. 28, 1904.
B. w. Scott,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
for reasons not altogether explainable
A merchant said today:
;,,a -, -

for reasons not altogether explainable
AZ merchant said today:
Lines Sold Out Early.
Here's book which tells the story.
bought five dozen copies of AN Old
Sweetheart Of Nine in beautiful IL
Illustrated edition. I thought I had
enough, but they have been picked out
and are either out of the store or are
wrapped up waiting for someone to
call. bought large number Of a
particularly striking toy. Two are left.
The assortments are large, but even
now the better things are taken. We
bought two solid car loads Of holiday
goods, but they will look like the stock
of country merchant week before
Christmas"
Only few lines are not in demand.
The clothing merchants have not sold
much, because Of the unreasonable
weather, but they have no fears. The
usual amount of ties, gloves, mufflers,
handkerchiefs and furnishings will
doubtless be sold for Christmas.
Booths are being constructed in one
or two large stores for handkerchiefs,
perfumes, handbags, collars, laces and
novelties, booths much as In a gigantic
bazaar. Another merchant Will have
his store looking like the bowers of
the Nile and large archways will be ar
ranged, along which his car loads of
holiday goods will be arranged,
Books VIII be Popular.
Books will be especially popular
this year. The handsome editions
bound In limp leather some of them in
burnt designs. will satisfy thoughtful
ones who will give to those loving
the book they love-" Some Of the ii.
ties Of these books are in themselves a
suggestion to the book givers. "Lill
GAL" by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Poems of Childhood" by Eugene
Field; "out to Old Aunt Mary's" "old
Fashioned Rose" and "An Old Sweet.
heart OF Mine" by James Whitcomh
Riley; Japan" and Russia" edited By
Singleton and beautifully illustrated
are among the choice ones which will
be purchased early.
At the big dry goods stores, the sub.
stantial goods are the most popular
Furs are bought by many. Silk waists
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
Original Notice.

Margaret Green. plaintiff, VS.. Albert
Green, defendant
In the district court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Wapello county, jan
uary term, A. D., 1905.
a To Albert Green, defendant
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file the petition of plaintiff
in the above entitled cause, in the
office of the clerk of the district court
Of the state of Iowa in and for Wa
pello county, claiming of you di-
vorce from the bonds of matrin1ony
now existing between yourself and
the plaintiff.
You are further notified that for
cause you will be charged with cruel
and 1nhuman treatment and desertion
(See petition now on file for particu-
lars.)
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before non Of the second
day of the next term, being the Janu-
airy term of the said court, which will
commence at Ottunwa on the Cd day
Of January, 1905, default will be en-
tered against you and judgment rem
dered thereon.
Dated Nov. % 1904.
B. w. Scott,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13

all choice patterns, put up in individ-
ual boxes and carefully made are sell
ing readily. Fine hosiery, gloves,
handkerchiefs and fancy collars in lace
and silk are among the smaller arti-
cles.
China Lines Are Large.
Nearly all stores, including the drug
gists, dry goods. jewelry and depart
ment stores, have large lines of fine
china. Hungarian hand painted ware,
Havilands and many pieces Of Japan
csc ware are popul~.. Dainty cups
and saucers, tea sets, chocolate sets,
plates. bonbon dishes, trinket trays
and other creations In china and terra
Gotta, bisque and plaster are rapid
sellers. Mosques for wall decorations
are particularly popular.
All leather handbags. made OF choice
productions Of the tanneries, leather
boxes, jewel cases. toilet set cases,
travelling bags, card cases, pocket
books and hundred other novelties
| larger stores
The toy department is the paradise
! OF the children. They are carrying
clever, sensible toys. Toy furniture is
substantial. the white enameled iron
beds, the little desks, the small bed
room suites. the cane rockers, the
trunks. the tool chests, the printing
presses, suit cases and even the toy
F amos. which are generally consid-
cred an outrage by economical holiday
1 buyers are finely finished and truly
Just like the grown up folks have,
| The pianos have been given some time
and many of them are made by piano
houses instead of by the cheap toy
maker.
Sporting Goods for Boys.
Sporting goods are the rage. A boy
may now climb into his crib, go
/ through a few motions with an "ey-
ciser," get into sweater and make
o few passes at a punching bag, his
fists protected by a pair of gloves and
after cold bath. take his toy golf
clubs and brassie for game against
the neighborhood. All these goods are
well made and sell from 81 to SIS,
made in all sizes, guaranteed to pro-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
IOWA CITY STUDENTS ELoPE.

Iowa City, Dec. 12.-Rose Mysters
of Dysart, Iowa special student at
the university disappeared from her
home here Thursday. According to
her landlady she received telephone
call that day from Roy Molsberry. also
from Dysart. She met him that noon
ON the interurban car and it Is pre-
sumed left the city with him.
At late hour last night her brother
in Dysart 'paoned her university
friends that she was in Cedar Rapids
and would leave for Dysart inmedi-
ately. 1t is believed here that size
eloped with Molsberry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
ACCUSES HER OWN FATHER.
Slxteen-Year-old Girl From Sidney
Makes Awful CHARGE.

Sidney, Dec. 12.Sadie Perry, 1e
years of age, has sworn out a warrant
against her father, charging him with
being the fa.--er Of her unborn child.
She said the old man had been Grim.
inally intimate with her since she was
Ii. The old man. who is 81 years of
age, has been living on a farm six
miles from Sidney. His wife died sew.
eral years ago. He has several grown
children. He left his home few days
ago, but mas been traced to Philips.
Mo-, where he was arrested by Sheriff
Kent and a deputy. He will be
brought here tomorrow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
FoR SALE.


30 acres miles from Ottumwa, new
6 room house and good barn, SO acres
lays level and some thing. $50 per
acre.
$50 acres, improvements, first-class
100 lays level, 9 miles from Ottumwa
S45 per acre.
70 acres " mile from city limits
improvements good, part lays rolling.
$40 per acre.
80 acres miles northwest, improve
ments fair. first-class grain and stock
farm, $50 per acre for Quick Sale.
80 acres Az miles northwest, fair
improvements good farm and worth
the money, price $50 per acre
200 acres miles northeast Of OF
tumwa, a first-class stock and grain
farm. $50 per acre.
JOHN II. SPRY.
101 North Court st.
ottumwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
Iowa Farm Land is Valuable

Marshalltown. Dec. IL. - A quarter
section farm in the north part Of Mar.
shall couny was sold for $16,475 or
S102.50 per acre. The sale was made at
public auction in accordance with a
decree of court. this sale being par
tition of the property of Rufus Chad
wick The farm is improved but is not
regarded as ah@xa the average in the
county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-13
LEGAL.
Natice-proof of Will.

Noticc-proof OF VIII.
State Of Iowa, Wapello county, IS.
To whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that an instrument In
writing purporting to be the last will
and testament of Daniel w. Earter,
deceased, was this day produced, OPP
ened and read by the undersigned, and
that have fixed Tuesday, the Sd day
of January, 1905, as the day for hear
ing proof in relation thereto.
Witness my official signature, with
the seal of said court hereto affixed
this Sth day Of December, 1904.
H. w. Michael,
Clerk District Court.
Edw. DUNCAN, Deputy.