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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
MRS. M'klNLEY's SIGNATURE.
Old Release Discharge Notice Found
by a Slater Banker.

Slater, April 16.-Of the large num-
Der of legal papers that have been eX-
ecuted though the local bank this
spring a little the most interesting Sc
ries that Banker Holland has handled
was a release discharge notice signed
by Mrs. Ida Mckinley, of Canton, O.,
wife OF the late President Mckinley.
The papers in question concerned a
piece of real estate owned by Mrs.
Liva Lande and dates back to the sos,
when the land was the property of j..
A. SaXton, Mrs McKinley's father Mr..
SaXton had extensive property inter-
ests in Iowa and the west at that time,
but as emigration moved westward he
disposed of the bulk till in 1886, when
he died and the property was sold and
distributed among the children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
IRISH BEND.

Irish Bend, April 14.-Leonard
Roush was calling on friends in Lean
do Saturday.
Albert Roush, formerly an old resi-
dent here butlate of Nebraska, who was
called here by the death of his brother
John, was calling on old friends and
neighbors last week before he re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Written were
callers at the Danford home recently.
James Parsons and Miss Eva Han
shaw passed through here enroute to
tKeosauqua Thursday where they were
united in marriage
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
L j. Cheney e Co., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known f. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon, the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 10 cents per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
BRYAN ST AVS.
JUDGE CLEVELAND REFUSES TO
40 REMOVE HIM FROM
ExEcUToRsHIP.

New Haven. Conn, April .1e. - A
decision denying in effect the applica-
ton for the removal of William J. Bry-
an as EXECUTOR of the estate Of the late
Philo s. Isennet was rendered today by
Judge Cleveland in probate court The
APPLICATIONS was brought by counsel for
the residuary legatees on the ground
that Bryan was acting contrary to the
interests of the estate. The matter
now goes to a higher court on an an.
peal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
J. B.1MoRToN DEAD.
Passed Away Last Evening at Homo
in Douds.

Douds, April ;le.-(special)-Th COM
munity was shocked this morning to hear
of the sudden death last night of John sB.
Morton. Mr.. Morton was in apparent good
health yesterday, attending to his usual
work and ate supper at usual time; about
o'clock while sitting in, his chair, he com
planned of severe pain in breast and mo-
ment later fell forward to the floor dead,
The cause of death was rheumatism of the
heart. Mr.. Morton was born in Pennsylya.
MIA, sixty-one years ago, came to this vicin.
ity about thirty-five years ago, has served
as Justice of the peace the past twelve
years, has been operating coal mine the
past year; was member Of the G. A. R.,
the X. of p. the A. F. & A. NJ, and also
member.o the l. o. o. f. the past forte'
one years, That order will have charge
the funeral ceremonies which will occnf
tomorrow afternoon, at O'clock. Inter
ment will be in the Zion Lutheran GENE.
terry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

For ten years l had chronic bron-
chitis so bad that at times l could not
speak above a 'whisper," writes Mr.
Joseph Coffman, of Montmorenci, Ind
81 tried all remedies available, but with
no success. Fortunately my employer
suggested that | try Foley's Honey and
Tar Its effect was almost miraculous,
and | am now cured of the disease. On
my recomm endation many people have
used Foleys Honey and Tar, and al
ways with satisfaction. Sold by w. D.
Elliott
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
PAPER HAS SUSPENDED.
Polk City Tribune Gives Up Ghost in
journalism.

F., Polk City, April 16. - The Polk City
Tribune published by Stader & Horn
ing suspends publication this week.
The announcement is made in this
weeks issue of the Tribune and the
reasons for suspension are set forth
in a column of editorial enclosed in a
turned rule. The valedictory is head
ed THE Last Gasp" The plant will be
removed to Sheldahl where Mr. Stader
and Mr.. Horning will begin the publ
cation Of q paper in few weeks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
No Influence.

During municipal election in a
town in the west of Scotland young
lady who was canvassing on behalf of
one of the candidates called at a house.
the door of which was opened by the
good wife
Il have called to solicit your vote on
behalf of Mr.. -" said the young lady.
But it's not me that's. got the vote.
It's ma man. replied the woman.
Yes said the young lady, "but l
thought you might perhaps Use your
Influence with him."
wife. Il hiv nae infiooence wi him.
Only this morning askit him to wash
the floor afore he went out, and he
wadna due it."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
CHARGED WITH ENLIGHTENMENT.
Vernon WiIson,of Des Moines, Stopped
While on Wedding Tour,

Des lHoines, April 16.-(Special. y
Vernon Wilson, while on his wedding
tour in California was arrested last
week on warrant from this city
charging him with embezzling 500
while acting as collector for l.. Har-
bach, a-local merchant. Wilson was
brought back to Des Moines today and
pleaded not guilty. His wife returned
with him and will stay with him until
the courts decide whether he shall
serve term in the penitentiary or
shall go free.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
The Safe and Sure Kidney Ren,ea,,

The surest and safest remedy for all
kidney and bladder diseases is Folev,s
Kidney Cure. 1t will cure slight dis.
orders in few days and will cure
Brights Disease and Diabetes if taken
IN time and even in the most advanced
stages it never fails 10 give comfort
and relief. If you notice any Irregular.
tiles commence taking at once. Sold
by w. D. Elliott.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
ESTATE GETS DAMAGES.
Relatives of oeiwein Man Killed BY
Cars Get $1,000.

Cedar Rapids, April 16, - (Special)
The federal court jury today award
ed the estate of R. J. Thompson, who
was killed at Oelwein j. 1902, by a
Chicago Great Western train, $1,000
damages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
MAY CONDEMNLAND
SOUTH SIDE CITIZENS WANT WA
BASH TO HELP PAY FOR
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS
Will Petition Council to Commence
Condemnation Proceedings If 1t Is
Legal to Do So-Mass Meeting
Called for Friday Night.

From Saturdays Daily.
The right of way of the Wabash COM
pany extending along the bank OF the
Des Moines river in South Ottumwa
may be condemned to help pay for rip
rapping the river bank and making
other Improvements as a result OF a
meeting of the South Ottumwa I'm
provement association held last even
ing. The officers of the association and
the members of special committee
appointed at a mass meeting of the
citizens of South Ottumwa held sever
al months ago were in attendance at
the meeting.
1t was decided to communicate with
the city council and the city solicit
or to learn the rights of the city in
the matter and if possible to condemn
the right OF way of the Wabash to COM
pei the company to bear its share of
the expense in riprapping the river
bank 1t was the general opinion of
those at the meeting that if the prop
erty belonged to an individual it could
be condemned, but it is not known
whether or not this is possible with a
corporation, under the laws of the
state.
It is claimed that the right of way
has been practically abandoned and
that the track is seldom if ever used.
The council was recently petitioned to
make improvements on the river bank
to prevent another devastating, flood
in South Ottumwa. 1t was thought
that the Wabash would be willing to
riprap along its right of way and the
company officials were communicated
with. After several months delay
word was recently received from them
that they would pay nothing but their
share of the taxation the same as any
other property owner. If it is legal to
do so the council will be asked to com
mence condemnation proceedings at
once.
Call Mass Meeting.
At the meeting last night resolu-
ton was drawn up asking the opinion
of the city solicitor on the question
and will be presented at the regular
meeting of the city council Monday
evening by Aldermen w. S. Humphrey,
J. N Weidenfeller and Samuel John
SON.
The committee has issued call for
a mass meeting of the citizens of
South Ottumwa and all interested in
river improvement, to be held next
Friday evening at Fry's hall on the
corner of Ward and Church streets.
The meeting is for the purpose of dis
cussing further plans and all citizens
are urged to attend if possible.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
DEATH UNEXPLAINED.
coroner's Judy, Fails to Find Cause of
St Louis Editors Dan1ise

st. Louis, Mo-, April &c.. - The cor
oner's jury investigating the death of
Charles O'Brien. editor of the Ameri-
can Celt, who died from injuries re-
ceived in an assault returned verdict
today declaring the cause Of the death
to be unexplained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
Pay When Cured.

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In our treatment that warrants us In
adopting the above terms. We do not
require any money Except pay for
me diciae) until perfect cure is
ma de. ~
In Stockdale's reputation for cur
ing chronic diseases is unsurpassed by
any other specialist in the state. He
is thoroughly reliable and invites any
Who are interested to investigate his
sta nding, both financially and profess
sionally. ~
lie positively cures Chronic Cstarrh,
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat,
Lungs and Kidneys, Dyspepsia. Con-
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Ven who are suffering from nervous
ana physical debility, positive guar
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Blood and Skin Diseases and
Diseases of Women. Consulta-
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ADDRESS,
DIR. b. A. STOCKDALE
Citizens National Bank building.
Des Moines, Iowa.
To see DR.. s,tockdale in Des Moines
ofai:ei call Mondays and Saturdays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
CHURCH DYNAMlTED.
Worshippers Injured in Panic at Small
Indiana Town,

Evansville. Ind, April 49, - The
Evening Lights church at Blackburn
in Pike county, was dynamited last
night while filled with people. A dyna-
mite stick in an iron tube was placed
under the front end OF the building
and exploded, tearing out one end of
the church No one was killed, but
several people were hurt in the panic
that resulted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27
BREEZE AGAIN UNDER FIRE.
Explains the Signing of Another Mans
 Name to Notes.

Charlotte, N. C., July 26.-William E. Breeze was again under the fire of Dls- trict Attorney Holton's cross-examina- ton in the United States district court today. Major Breeze again went over the Rollins notes and explained why he had signed the name of Maj. w. w. Rollins (the present postmaster at Asheville) to two notes for 5000 each. Major Rollins was out of town and 1t was necessary to make payments on two of his notes held by other banks. His relations with Major Rollins were close and intimate, and he did not hesitate to sign the name of the absent man to two notes, which were promptly forwarded to banks hold ing other paper.
 Immediately he wrote Major Rollins of his action, and this was confirmed upon the return to Asheville of Rollins, who signed a note to take up the other two notes at maturity.
 The district attorney called Major Rol- lins to the stand who reiterated his testi- mony of last week when he charged for gerry, denying that he ever gave Major Breeze authority to sign his name to any paper. Major Rollins stated that he had TO knowledge of a note to which some one else had signed his name until he had come to this court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27
HLoUNT SPRINGS HOTEL,

Open all the year. Recommended by all physicians for. all diseases of the stomach, liver and kidneys and power ful alteration tonic. Ffrst-class hotel ac- commodations. Own dairy and livery sta- ble. hot sulphur baths. bowling alley. ten- his. croquet. pool and billiards. Rates per lay, $2; $9. 50 to $l2b0 per week.
 BLOUNT SPRINGS co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

Harpers and some other magazines Tor twenty years back, he will find that the same sets of names and articles appear again and again in their respective publi- cations and infrequently elsewhere The Century early perceived the narrow and poor policy of this and sought to do just the contraryi to get away from clique ism. coteries and ruts And this is prob ably what the brilliant newspaper gradu- ate George B. Mcclellan Harvey who un- dertook the colossal task of restoring the Taiper business after the great failure aims so do
 Facilis descensus Averni, sed reYocare gradum superasque evadere ad auras. Hoe opus hic labor est. It is indeed, hard task, but Colonel Harvey can do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

concerning that subtler more delicate and chaster genius, Robert Louis Stevenson and concerning others.
 As to MT. Alden's virtuous and very commendable genius,' has he forgotten a remark he made several years ago, be- fore the long g-prognosticated failure of Harper Brothers, that he was afraid to give American readers very much of the productions of genius in the magazine he was conducting? IIe said that an editor could only afford to give his public genius in homeopathic pellets; and this was right after he had scored the one big editorial hit of his life by producing Trilby-not exactly a work of genius, but of a high talent which looked very much like 1t in spots.
 There Is in this connection an amusing story that was current in the old Harper offices and gleefully told more than once by their former humorous editor, which bears on the point. A poet of much distinc- ton, but man so sarcastic that he made almost as choice a collection of enemies as Whistler, was talking with Mir Alden about publishing a poem in the magazine. The poet had also in his day been successful editor and was as fond as Dana of printing other mems good verses MT. Alden said: T don't think the public cares much about poetry. Why, do you know. 1 have sometimes gone month or so with out publishing a single poem in my mag azine?" "A month or so?" said the other You mean several years, don't you?' Now this retort was rather rude, but it illustrated incidentally a fact against the final operation of which this veteran magazine editor apparently deems 1t nec- essary now to defend himself
 The fact Is that the magazines in this country with just few rare exceptions. have been the prey of coteries and thls has driven many authors first into the more impartial newspaper field where work has been valued till recently for what 1t is, not because 1t was done by a certain person. If anyone will take tho trouble to collate files of the Atlantic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

All bills contracted by the Brigade Staff not already ap- proved must be presented at Room lOl, Title Guarantee building, before noon, We'd nesday, July 27th, otherwise payment will not be guaran- teed. D. M. SCOTT, Major and Quartermaster 1st Bri- gade, A. N. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

Beginning Tuesday. July 26, for one week, expert in- structions on economical use of a Gas Range given at 2026 Second ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

It. If any man can. Only 1t doesn't seem necessary, for his editorial collaboration. MT. Alden. to offer any defenses that do not defend, explanations that fail to ex- plain, or editorial walls on the way to the new day for Harpers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27

Popularly called the king of medicines Hoods sarsaparilla- It cures rheumatism and catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-27
Worlds EaIr-st. LouIs.

Tickets at low rates now on sale. For particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent. 4-30-tf
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10

Inen the conductor explained JpEs
a section of one of the mile-long snow
sheds had fallen, and that all they
could do was to wait for wrecking
train from Pueblo
"And not blessed thing to eat"
said Kitty's fellow passenger.
With trembling hands the little girl
opened her box of luncheon. Hard
boiled eggs, pot of jam, sardine
sandwiches, thick slices of buttered
bread and lots of cookies.
There's more than | can eat, sir.
said she; won't you have some?"
The cross gentleman arose. He
looked for moment hard at Kitty.
whose eyes sank to the floor, and then,
with bow as though she had been a
grown-up young lady, he crossed the
aisle and seated himself opposite to
her.
1t was not until afternoon that the
damage ahead was sufficiently re-
paired TO allow them to proceed, and
when evening Eye--came
the train was just making It's way
through the Royal gorge, nearly "a
hours late.
Their talk during the day had been
of mines and snowshoes, with now
and then digressions on her part into
confidential anecdotes concerning her
pet doll that had been lost in snow
slide week before but which she
nd In 10
Santa Claus should-and she trembled
with excitement as she mentioned it.
bring her another In the morning.
But" he had said to her just be-
fore he bade her goodnight. how can
Santa Claus catch US? We're late and
going at 80 miles an hour"
Santa Claus is like an angel" Kit
ty replied; 'he can be anywhere he
wants at any time" Then, just as
she was quite ready to go to sleep,
she leaned out between the curtains
and said: "Will you lend me a pin
to pin my stockings to the curtain !!
| can't fad any nail" He gave her
q pin.
1t was past II O'Clock whom the
lights of Pueblo were seen in the dis
tance. The cross gentleman" had
not thought of going to bed. and, what
is more, had not allowed the porter to
do SO.
Now, said he to the grinning dar-
ky as the train began to slow up,
you say we have 70 minutes hers
Do your best" The handed the porter
a bilD. Ring the shopkeeper up;
pound on his door. cry fire II neces-
sary. Get him out of bed some way
or other and buy IS much as you can
carry-toys, candles, anything. but be
sure you get doll"
See" said Kitty the next morning
as the "cross gentleman" poked his
head out OF the curtains ave miles
south OF Denver. "dion't tell you
santa claus was an Angel?'
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10
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w HEN the train IRON Ogden and
lW the Pacific coast drew up, puff
G ing noisily, at the town OF
Gunnison, Col, at two o'clock In the
afternoon of December 23, there was
seated in the middle section of the
sleeping car a very cross-looking OLD
gentleman You could see at once he
was out of humor He looked so much
as If he might, on slightest provoca-
ton, bite, you wouldnt have been sur
prised to hear him bark.
1t was a cold unfriendly stare that
he bestowed upon Kitty Waller When,
bundled up in a great red coat ana
a warm hood, with paper box under
her arm and little satchel in her
hand, she was shown by the porter TO
a seat just across the aisle from has
own.
She couldn't have noticed the look.
for as the train began to move she
plunged in among his bags and shawl
straps, almost knocking q book from
his knee in her eagerness to obtain the
last glimpse of woman on the plat
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49, so"a pronnIne Kire q Co a
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savs nus O,ss,. " Mn% ~ wss ~o,ng sIl
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The Greenville times., 1904-12-10
Origin of the Christmas Traa


The Christmas tree is supposed IN
have originated in Germany, but such
is not the case. In reality the Christ
mas tree Is from Egypt. and dates
from q period long antecedent TO the
Christian era. The palm tree IL
known to put forth a shoot every
month, and a spray of this tree with
u shoots on 1t was used In Egypt at
the time Of the winter solstics Al a
symbol that the year was complete
Egyptian affections of an early date
sull linger with the Christmas tree.
The first Christmas tree was inuo-
duced into England and thence into
America by some German merchants
who lived In Manchester.
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10
The Giving of Gifts,

The custom Of giving presents at the
New Year is older than our modern
custom of Christmas gifts In the
middle ages 1t was the common usage
in churches TO display boxes for espe-
cially liberal aims giving, in honor of
the season Parents gave their chill
dren, masters their servants and en-
ployers t-eir apprentices small sums
OF money to put In the box BY and
by the money came to be given In the
form of tips. Boxing day" In Eng
land Is still the day following Christ
mas. The boxes very seldom remained
In the hands OF the recipients. Usual
ly they were passed on to parents or
sweethearts.
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10
Christmas Legend.

There is a legend in Germany that
when Eve plucked the fatal apple. i'm
mediately the leaves Of the tree shriy-
eled into needle points and its bright
green tarned dark 1t changed its
nature, and became the evergreen. IN
all seasons preaching the story Of
mans fall. Only ON Christmas doeo 4
bloom brightly with lights and become
beautiful with love-gifts-thO curse il
turned into a blessing at the coming
Of the Christ Child, and W. have our
Christmas tree.
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10

mails, horses among others, but only
the oxen, cows, sheep and donkeys
behaved, that is, remained quiet with
out disturbing the holy family. The
horses, on the other hand, kept up u
continuous row. stepping from one
foot upon the other, and kicked and
neiGhed all the time. In remembrance
of this we favor the animals who were
good to the Christ Child and HIS holy
mother, and naturally the horses don't
come in for the feast"
The Greenville times., 1904-12-10

In Roumania overfeeding Of house
hold animals during Christmas nignt
extends to several kinds Of cat
tie. oxen, cows. sheep and donkeys,
while horses are always and emphat-
ically excluded from the benefit in the
Balkan states
Orthodox peasants. whom | asked
abo,,, - -ust0In. gave this ezplana-
ton:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
inauguration March 4th. Mag!

Washington, Dec. 19.-[Special ]
The South wants to help inau-
guarate Theodore Roosevelt as
President of the United States,
and to Gen. Wilson, as chairman
of the Inaugural Committee, de-
clared te Nfaj. William Frye Teb-
belts, representing the National
Guard Of Alabama, that nothing
would give the people of Washing
ton, the mem bers of the Inaugural
Committee or the Administration
more pleasure than to see gener-
GUS delegation Of the soldiers of
the South marching in honor of
the Nation's Chief Executive on
the 4th of March.