Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-02

race and resemble both the Japanese
and the Chinese. Their principal in
dustry is raising rice
BURIAL OF SAMUEL STEVENS.
Funeral Occurred at Home in Bloomfield
Sunday Afternoon.
Bloomfield, Feb. 2S.-The funeral
services of Samuel Stevens, who died
at his home in this city on Saturday
morning at the age of 80 years, 10
months and 10 days, after a lingering
illness from cancer, were held at the
residence Sunday afternoon conducted
by Rev. D. A. Wickizer, pastor Of the
Christian church, Of which he was
faithful member. The I. o. o. F. lodge
attended in a body, and also the
members of the official board Of the
Christian church. Having organized
the first brass band which was ever
formed in the city, fitting tribute was
paid him by w. j. Steckel and John
Hazlewood,. who organized brass
band Of volunteers, who marched in
the pouring rain to the I. o. o. F.
cemetery, heading the long procession
of Odd Fellows in uniform who pre-
ceded the funeral cortege to the spot
where the last sad rites were held
Mr.. Stevens was born in Vigo county
Indiana, April 13. 1924. Leaving there
In 1916 he identified himself with the
pioneers who first titled Davis county
soil and here he lived out the num-
Der of his days. In 1S47 he was
elected to the combined office of coun-
the entire period of term carried the
county funds to Iowa City on horse
back. He held the office eight years
In 1853 he was appointed deputy
treasurer and continued as such for
two years. In 1870 he was elected
justice of the peace and held the Office
for four years. The year Of 1879 saw
him elected to the, office. of county au-
ditor and in 1882 he was reelected as
his own successor. He was prominent
In school work as director and clerk
OF the board. He was married in 1850
to Miss Margaret Evans to whom four
children were born, only one Of whom,
Harry O. Stevens, survives him. In
1860 he was married to Miss Catherine
Evans, sister of his first wife, and four
children were born, only one of whom
survive him. He united with the
Christian church in 1875 and held
prominent offices during his member
ship.
Personal and Otherwise.
Mrs. Henry Day. president Of the
| local w. G.. T. u, accompanied by
Mrs. Alice NJ. Wickizer will spend
today in Moulton, where they were
install the officers Of the new w. c. T.
U. recently organized by ]. w. Pierce,
/ perance meetings there. Mrs. ]. j.
Tutwiler, formerly of this city, was
installed as president. The principal
feature of the evening session will be
the address delivered by Mrs. Alice M.
| Wickizer.
Miss Fannie Patterson closed the
winter term Of the Randolph school,
seven miles southwest of the city, on
Friday. A picnic dinner provided by
the pupils was served in the school
room at noon to the parents and stu
dents. The afternoon session consist
ed of literary program which was
greatly enjoyed. Miss Patterson
taught six months term and was
very successful
The Gopher club was delightfully."-
entertained Saturday evening at the
home Of Ernest Taylor. The evening
was spent in playing whist in which
| the girls honors were won by Miss
Helen Wray and the boys honors were
scored by Ed Baldridge. Refreshments
were served.
Ray Gates, Of Hines, spent Sunday
at the home Of his cousin Mrs. H. C.
! Leach. Mr.. Gates is going soon to
Phoenix, Arizona, where he will prob
ably locate.
Mrs. Matte Johnson and baby, of
Washington, are visiting at the w. H.
Miller home.
John Harvey, who has been seri-
ously sick for some months, is recov-
ering to the extent that he is now able
to walk to the dining room and take
his meals with his family.
Miss Ella Wallace is seriously sick
with the grip
The Junior Endeavorers Of the
! Presbyterian church were happily en-
tertained Saturday afternoon at the
home of the c. e. superintendent Miss
Ethel Kelso. A very jolly afternoon
was spent.
Captain ]. A. Warrington is again
on the streets, after a ten weeks ILL
ness with grip.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Horn have been
spending the past few days in Center
| vile visiting Mrs. Horns sister, Mrs.
Amanda Everhart.
| Mrs. Allen Stansberry, of Gilman, is
visiting at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. I. F. Guernsey.
| Mrs. Fred Rocket died at her home
east of the city on Monday. The fun
eral services occurred today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boone swinney spent
Sunday in Moulton at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Walker
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tomlin have re-
turned from an extended pleasure trip
through Ohio and Indiana, where they
have been spending the past two
months with relatives. In the area
covered by three counties in Ohio and
| in Dunkirk, Ind, Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin
met and visited 116 relatives in two
months.
EDDYVILLE