Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-06
BLOOMFIELD.

Mrs. George T. Sewers and Miss Mona
Garner were elected delegates to the
Epworth League annual convention of
the Keokuk district, which convenes
in Pennington June 20 ad 20. Misses
Maud Barrickman and Minnie Shaw
We're elected alternates.
John Mitchell, of Ottumwa, is spend
ing several days in the city on bust
ness.
The first reception of the summer
season was held Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. H A. Wishard
who received about eighty-five friends
from two until four and from five I'M
til six o'clock. Very entertaining mu-
sic was furnished by Misses Eva Les
lie and Ruth McAchran and a number
of vocal solos were prettily rendered
by Miss Mary Power. Light refresh
ments We're served.
The Junior leaguers accompanied by
DR.. G.. L. Stafford and a number Of
Epworthians spent Friday afternoon
ricnicking in McGowans pasture east
of the city.
Curtis Graham, who recently located
In Marriage Okla, writes friends at
this place that he has abandoned the
poultry business and has secured 100
acres of land of which he is quito
proud.
Walter Johnson, Fred Roberts, Ar
thur Wray and Harry Burchett spent
Friday evening in Ottumwa attending
the Elk lodge in which Arthur Wray
was initiated.
H. c. Leach, treasurer Of w. P,
Halls circus, vcame in Friday from
Ir speaking of the corn fields
along the route both in Missouri and
Iowa, Mr. Leach states that the corn
Is backward and the prospect of a
crop not at all encouraging.
Homer Rankin returned Friday from
a short business trip to Centerville.
Will Ritchie was called to Cedar
Margaret Richie. The remains were
taken to Eddyville for burial.
j. O. Linaberry left Saturday for
an extended pleasure trip through
Colorado. visiting Denver, Yellowstone
park and other points of interest. He
intends spending three moths in the
enjoyment of wester views and CHI
mate.
T. P. Bruce left Thursday night for
Davenport to attend the meeting of
the Masonic Grand lodge.
Bloomfield, June 5.-The Rebekah
lodge met in regular session Friday
evening and elected officers 70" the en-
suing term of six months. The staff
| follows:
Mrs. John Leach-Noble Grand.
Mrs. A. j. Clark-Vice Grand.
| Miss Jennie MISUNDERSTANDING
| Mrs. Jas. Dunn-Financial Secretary.
| Miss Callie Cric-Treasurer
| Martin Randolph left Saturday aft
ernoon for Minneapolis, Mimi, to
spend some time under medical treat
n,ent.
The real estate firm of Smith &
Marmon has dissolved partnership and
C. l.. Marnlon will take entire charge
Of the business. Mr., and Mrs; Smith
| leave the first of July for California
where they intend spending the sum-
mer.
Mrs. John Murphy and daughter,
Maggie of Warsaw, ILL., are visiting
at the S. o. Kinney home.
Irwin Barker, the young son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Barker, while play
ing in the yard Thursday evening, fell
and broke his right arm.
Trenton. Mo-. arrived Saturday and
are visiting Mrs. Guile's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. c. Cree.
| John w. Hays, of Centerville, spent
Saturday In the city on business, cons
nected with the sale of the Gus
Hiertien farm, near Bunch recently
purchased by Hon Claud Porter, OF
CenterV1lie. Inc CONSIDERATION WAS
| 10000.
Mrs. NARROW and daughter, Mrs
Van Gabbey, left Saturday for He'd
rick to spend few days with rela-
tlves.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller left sat
urday for Ottumwa to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Ida Mast.
Mrs. James England Is seriously sick
having suffered a stroke of paralysis
on Friday
Miss Lila Shelton returned Satur-
day from Keokuk where she has beer
spending week with her brother, Jas
Shelton and also visiting relatives in
Quincy. Ill.