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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
SEATTLE SUICIDE ooWRIE GIRL.
Pretty School Teacher Set Fire to Her
Clothes In Western State,

7 TAIL
Fort Dodge, Feb. Mrs. Zella
Smith, who committed suicide in seat.
tie by setting fire to Her clothes, was
none other than Miss leila Furman, a
Gowrie school teacher. She was 81
years Of age and taught in Webster
county schools. While working in
western Iowa she made the acquaint.
ance of George w. Smith Of Covington,
a small mill town little distance from
Seattle, Washington, and marriage
was arranged. A few days before
Christmas she left Gowrie for Seattle
and the marriage Of the two occurred
on December 80. No one has the
slightest idea as to what was meant
by the statement that she had de.
ceived her husband. But as she is
known to be a girl with an exceptions
ally delicate conscience, the deceit
would undoubtedly be, considered trif.
ling by the ordinary person
Myrtle Furman, one Of the sisters
Of the young woman, is at present q
teacher in the primary department Of
the Gowrie schools and the other, Ivy
Furman, is attending the state normal
at Cedar Falls. The death was ter
rible shock, not only to the relatives
of the girl. but to the large number OF
friends and acquaintance that she en-
joyed In all parts Of the county. The
terrible manner Of the death adds to
the horror that is felt by all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
. PAPERS TELL OF sHERcLIFFE
He Is Alleged to Have Shot John
Marsh THROUGH Heart.

He Is Alleged to Have Shot John
Marsh Through Heart.
Des Moines. Feb. Z. Denver pa.
pers received in Des Moines tell the
alleged crime for which Frank Sher-
cliffe is wanted in Colorado.
The man whom Frank shercliffe is
accused of killing in Leadville, Colo,
was, John w. Marsh, saloonkeeper.
1t is alleged that the crime was com
mitted on June 25, 1893.
The names of eight witnesses ap.
pear upon the information.
Walsh was found dead upon the
floor of his saloon. His heart had
been pierced with a bullet. There was
mystery about the crime and the mys.
terry deepened as time passed.
In the course of time it is alleged
by witnesses, Shercliffe confessed to
the crime. while under the influence
of liquor.
shercliffe denies all knowledge OF
the crime.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
STAB FATAL TO BROTHER.
Emory and Harvey strubie Fight Ter
rihlA Dual n CanfriI

Cantril, Feb. Emory Struble, q
teamster about thirty years of age,
was probably fatally stabbed by his
brother. Harvey Struble, In drunken
fight at the home of the former In this
town about o'clock last night, The
assault followed a brutal attack by
Emory Struble upon his wife, In which
Harvey Struble came to the woman's
assistance.
According to the woman's story her
husband and his brother came home
intoxicated. After a wordy alteration
between the two, Emory Struble
knocked his wife to, the floor and be.
gan kicking and slapping her. Harvey
Struble, taking the woman,s part, ap-
preached the man from behind ana
threw him to the floor Regaining his
feet, Emory Struble seized piece Of
stove wood and attacked his brother.
who defended himself with q large
butcher knife. In the fight that fol-
lowed Harvey struble stabbed Ills
brother below the heart, also gashing
his face and severing finger on his
hand.
Harvey Struble, who committed the
assault, Is confined In the town Jail.
He bears VIGOROUSLY bad character,
having served four years In the peni-
tentiary at Fort Madison several years
ago. 1t Is stated that the brothers have
had trouble on several occasions, and
that bad feeling had existed between
them for over a year. III
The Strubles were formerly resi-
dents OF Ottumwa and members OF the
family are we'll known by the police
here and at other points In Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
The I AAPA AVER S
TAXES DUE FROM PERSONS OWN.
ING PROPERTY IN HIGHLAND
TOWNSHIP.
List Of Taxpayers In Center Township
Outside OF the City Of ottumwa Who
Pay More, Than SIS In Each Asses.
.ssor's. District.

-..- Lh-gsH ,
This HIST is not an official tax list.
It Is transcript from the original rec
ord prepared for the use Of the county
treasurer by the county auditor. It
may be found subject to many changes
when payment is made at the treasur.
er's office. No account is made of
sales, trades or other deals during the
past year which may affect the pay.
ment Of taxes. A portion Of the total
list only is published each day. Only
where the, taxes paid by the individual
In each township or assessors districts
amounts to over SIS is the amount
used.
These taxes are due now and have
been since January /. If not paid be-
fore March 1 the taxes become delin.
quent. If not paid before April / tax
Of / per cent per month is added to
the total. If, however, one.half of the
amount of the tax is paid before April
1 the balance may be allowed to run
until October 1 before the penalty is
attached. The land sale for property
upon which taxes are not paid is held
ON the first Monday in December.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
ALBA.

Abba, Feb. 7.-ottokar Malek, the
noted pianist, was at Kings opera
house last night under the aus
pices of st. Mary's Catholic church.
The whole performance was most en-
joyable and the large audience present
gave the musician very enthusiastic
applause. Those who were unable to
be present missed rare treat.
The Case of r. p Smith, Son & Co.
VS.. S. s. Smith occupied the attention
OF the court during the whole Of yes
terday. The petit jury was called at
ii a. m. today and the jury cases be-
gan this morning
F. M. Rizer is having Ave four-r room
cottages built on his farm about one
mile south of Abba
Vim. Moore was in the city today
looking after some business matters.
The Sorosis club had a most enjoy
able gathering yesterday afternoon at
the home of DIR. S. r. Gray on South
Main street. Interest was centered
about "Othello" and the talk given on
the same by Mrs. Smith, who was the
guest Of the club, was appreciated very
much by the members.
w. B. Griffins little son w. B. Jr., is
at present much better and will with
tack of scarlet fever with which he has
had rather a long struggle.
Walter A. Riggs was an Oskaloosa
business visitor yesterday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fos-
ter, Of West Fayette street Is danger
ously i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. H. S. Cunningham and children
Genevieve and Terol, OF Moberly, Mo-.
are the guests of friends In Abba.
Mrs. ]. Gerrews, Of Bussey. was an
Abba visitor yesterday.
L. H. Neimeyer, Of Ottunnwa, trans
acted business at this place Monday.
w. s. ,Jamison, Of Eddyville, made a
business trip to this city yesterday
morning.
w. A. Hand and G. r. williams, of
Ottumwa, were business visitors in
Abba recently.
Abba still continues to have her
proper share Of the cold wave. A
rather heavy snow fall Saturday night
adds much to the severity OF the
weather.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09

latives In the county, left Monday for
Kansas City to visit at the home OF
her nephews, Julius and Curtis Plank
and other relatives while erlroute to
her home in Holden, Mo.
The remains of Richard Guile, one OF
Davis countys pioneer farmers, who
died Sunday in Moulton, where he
made his home with his children were
brought to this place for burial Mon
day and were inferred in the Lester
cemetery. During the years of active
farm life he cultivated a large farm
near Drakeville. The past ten years
have been spent with his children al
Moulton.
Prof. G. III. Althride favored the M
p. congregation with the pleasing
rendition of the beautiful vocal solo
Jesus is Knocking" preceding the
usual sermon Sunday morning. He
leaves the last Of the week for Beaver
City, Neb., to conduct the song service
for Rev. Harriet, pastor of the Chris
tian church Of that city in a series OF
revival services beginning Feb. 10 and
closing March 10.
A musical program of more thar
usual merit was given at the Presby-
terrain church Sunday evening under
the supervision Of U. S. Miller. The
house was well filled the program was
monettes, the theme of which was
found in the sentiment of the songs
We're delivered by the pastor, Rev. j
G. Wilson, giving pleasing variation
to the entertainment
Jake Ellenberger, Of Laramie, Wyo.
who has been absent during the past
nine years, is visiting at the home OF
his father Martin Ellenberger, with
whom he will spend month or more
Albert Walthers, Of Davenport, is
visiting at the home of his father-in
law. J. K. Warrington, while on bust
ness In this city
Mrs. Joe Ford is visiting in Des
Moines at the home of j. r. Ford and
will visit friends in Marshalltowr
while enroute home to last Of the
week.
The young men Of the city paid Rev
J. c. Wilson, pastor Of the Presbyter-
ian church, a very pretty compliment
on Monday by presenting him with q
beautiful rug. The gift was the out
ward manifestation of the appreciation
of his championship of their cause iii
the recent public attack made upon
them regarding some forms of amuse-
nnent in which they have been engag
Ing of late.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
CROKER AND WIFE MAKE UP.
Death Of Son Reconeiles the Elk Boss
and His Spouse.

New York, Feb. THE death Of
Frank Croker has brought about re-
Cancellation between Richard Croker
and his wife. Mr.. and Mrs Croker
have, been separated for some years.
Long before Mr.. Croker took up his
residence abroad he and his wife had
practically separated, although they
continued to live In the same house
at s East 74th street. There never has
been any particularly bitterFfeeling be-
tween the couple. but their interests
lay along different lines.
Frank Croker was the favorlte son of
his father and he was very devoted
son to his mother. His death was a
terrible blow to her. There was much
conjecture when Mr.. Croker arrived as
to where he would stay while in town.
He settled all this by going to Mrs.
Cookers home. He has been there
ever since. 1t was his request that no.
body bother him while he was in New
York and his friends have left him
alone In his grief. He has been con-
stantly with his wife and family dur
Ing his stay and only,a few 81 his init
mate friends like John Fox, pthe presi-
dent Of the democratic club. have seen
him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
DEATH OF SALEM RESIDENT.
Harrison John, Aged e5, Passes Ava,
Funeral Today.

Salem. Feb. Z. ~ Harrison John, son
of Griffith and Caroline John, who was
born in Ohio, October IL, 1870, died
at his home in Salem, February 5, 1905
He moved to Iowa with his parents
when quite young and has resided In
Salem. and vicinity ever since, with
the exception of ten years spent In
Nebraska. Mr.. John WIS a man OF
large heart and was respected by all
who knew him for his many kind
deeds to others. There are left to
mourn his loss. three brothers and
three sisters. Funeral services were
held today at / o'clock at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. conducted by
Rev. Hankins. He will be laid to rest
by the side of his faithful wife in the
Friends cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
MINER DIES FROM EXPOSURE.
Fred Bradley Passes Away In Des
Moines.

Des Moines, Feb. Fred Bradley,
a miner at the Klondike coal mines
died Saturday night suddenly through
the bursting of a blood vessel In the
lungs. Bradley was thrown into chill
sand poisoned with cold by coming
from the mine in damp clothes into the
bitter cold during his last working
days.
Bradley was 81 years of age. On his
death bed he suddenly became aware
OF the fact that his relatives were un.
known to his friends here. He made
frantic efforts to tell them but died
before he could do SO. All efforts to
find two sisters who reside somewhere
In America were fruitless and the min
ers' union buried hin Sunday In tho
local cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
FOR NEW UNIFORMS
CAPT. c. E. cAueHLAN OF CO. 6
IN FAVOR OF THRlFTs CAM.
PAIGN.
The New Adjutant General Of the
Iowa National Guard Will Go to
Washington and Present Claim In
Person If Necessary.

Il am heartily in favor Of the pro-
posed campaign, to secure for the Iowa
National Guard the new uniforms re-
qufred by the new army regulations
TO be made at once by Adjutant Cen
erai' Thrift" said Captain c. E. Caugh-
Ian OF Company G. While the guard is
not exactly in rags yet it has been COM
PEELED to wait for more than year
for the new uniforms by the war de,
partment, and Its acquisitions have
been turned down by the quartermas-
ter general at Washington
According to a Dubuque paper, the
requisition which General Thrift will
file very soon will be followed up Wig.
orously, despite the fact that the quar-
termaster general holds that the new
uniforms will not be issued until the
old style uniforms have been ex-
hausted
General Thrift will go to Washing
ton, personally if necessary, to secure
favorable action on the part of the
war department. This could not have
been done with force when the first
requisition was made last year, for the
guard then was well clothed. But at
present its members need new uni
forms and only wait the favorable &C.
ton Of the government at Washington
to secure them
Uniforms Are Different.
There is decided difference in the
old style and the new regulation uni
form. If the Iowa guard accepts the
former 1t will be behind times in the
matter of dress and appearance for the
next two or three years or more, and
the guardsmen are unalterably op-
posed to that situation. They will
fight for the new and up-to-date uni
forms and they are being backed by
General Thrift vigorously, and it is
believed effectively.
The commander of one company has
reported that it has been necessary to
patch the shoulders of the dress uni
forms of the members of his command
for. the reason that the boys, in actual
drill practice, have worn thread bare
the shoulders of their blouses with
their rifles in shouldering arms, When
the guard gets into that sort of condi-
ton it is entitled to the issuance of
uniforms. The question is between the
old and the new. Iowa demands the
new and it is thought that it will be
successful in securing them.
Illinois, it seems, is one of the fav-
ored states which has been successful
in getting the new uniform for its
guardsnen. Iowa military men wonder
why Iowa is behind the times. But 1T
has company among many other
states.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
A BILL AGAINST DRUNKENNESS.
If 1t Becomes Law It VIII be Danger
GUS to Get Drunk In Missouri.

GUS to Get Drunk In Missouri.
Jefferson City. Mo-, Feb. Tiff bill
introduced in the senate by Senator
Frisby of Harrison, becomes a law it
will be dangerous thing III the flu
ture for a citizen Of Missouri to be-
come intoxicated The measure in
question makes drunkenness misde-
meanor, punishable by a fine Of not
less than $25 and as much more as a
jury or the trial court may feel dig
posed to assess
A jury is to be the sole Judge Of a
persons sobriety or insobriety when
he is hauled before a justice Of the
peace or police Judge on a charge Of
drunkenness.
81 introduced the bill by request Of
people who live in my district" said
Senator Frisby. We have no saloons
in my district. but the drug stores do
a flourishing business in selling
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
WEEK OF CONVENTIONS.
Capital City Proves Popular for state
and Interstate ORGANIZATIONS.


Des Moines, Feb beside the Corn
Belt Meat Producers association,
which opens its session in Des MONIES
tomorrow, a number of other organic
attons will hold their annual meetings
here during the week. The Iowa State
Dental association and the Iowa State
Hardware Dealers meet simultane-
ously, commencing Wednesday,, for
their first days session. The Christian
Endeavor society's state organization
will hold an executive session on Wed
nesday.
Next month is filled with convention
dates. The State Wholesale Butter
Eggs and Poultry Dealers will meet in
Des Moines, and be followed shortly
afterward by the Des Moines consis-
tory of Scottish Rite Masons' conclave,
the Iowa Telephone association and
the State Sportsmen's association.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
LET CONTRACTS IN MARCH.
Promoter Of ST. Joe, Albany q Des
Moines Hoad Announces. aord. cnta

Promoter Of ST. DOE, Albany q Des
Moines Road Announces Bonds Sold.
Des Moines. Feb. THE contracts
for the st. Joe, Albany and Des Moines
railroad will be let early in March,
bonds to pay them have been sold and
the work of the road will be pushed
Is the statement made by r. 8. Nor
,daunt, promoter, who arrived in the
city for weeks stay yesterday. The
contracts for the forty miles OF grad
ing between this city and. Winterset
will be let in this city and Mr.. Nor
daunt Is of the opinion that a Des
Moines contractor will secure the
work. The road already has arrange
ments for entrance into this city on
the Des Moines Union, and will con-
struct a freight office on. the lots OPP
posite the present Rock Island freight
office.
Mr.. Mordaunt, through agents, has
Just completed the purchase OF lots
for the entrance Of the road into st.
Joseph and the deeds for the rest Of
the line In Missouri are already in the
hands Of the company, four.hfths OF
the right Of way having been donated
by the farmers, the Missouri laws not
Allowing q Vote Of Taxes.
While in the city the representa-
tives of other counties will meet with
Mr.. Mordaunt and 1t is thought that
the road will receive support through
all the counties through which it will
pass.
Viii Be TranscontinentaI.
The new road with It's allied inter-
ests will be line from California to
Minneapolis on the west and with the
eastern interests will furnish direct
road to the east through st. Louis, To-
ledo, Pittsburg and thence to New
York. BY the building of twenty miles
Of railroad in Iowa at some point near
Des Moines 1t will be the short line
between this city and Minneapolis, re.
ducing the distance by about fifty
miles, and giving the milling interests
of that city direct connection with
the markets Of Iowa and the grain
fields of the state.
Changes In Survey.
THE route will be better than at
first surveyed" continued the pro-
moter. 1.-TWO changes have been made
In the route since the original surveys,
both calculated to shorten the run be-
tween st. Joseph and Des Moines, and
the result is that about twenty miles
have been Topped off our mileage In
stead of going from Allendale to Mount
Ayr, around by way Of Hatfield and
Caledonia, we take a shoot straight
across as the crow flies. Again; we go
from Tingley to Macksburg in Iowa,
by way of Alton instead of via Ores.
ton, which takes a twelve-mile kink
out Of the road, besides letting us into
q better stock country.
THE result of these changes Is that
the new road will be the short line be-
tween St. Joseph ~and Des Moines In
stead Of the Chicago Great Western, as
now; and as 1t will also be the short
line to Minneapolis, 1t will be the
strongest competitor for through bust.
ness now held by the Rock Island and
Great Western,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
COL. $. A. MOORE. PROMINENT
RESIDENT OF BLOOMFIELD
PASSES AWAY.
ETERAN OF CIVIL WAR
Elected State Representative In 1900
Was Oldest Member Of Twenty
Ninth General Assembly ~ ss Year,
Of Age - Funeral Wednesday.

6lOOmuSl0, F6D. 1.--(Sp0Cial. l--COL
s. A. Moore, a veteran OF the civil war
and one of the oldest and most prom.
inent residents of Bloomfield, died last
night after q lingering illness. Col.
Moore was SO years OF age and had
resided in Davis county over fifty
years. E
s.. A. Moore was the son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Moore and was born In
|Lawrenceburg, Ind, in 1921. When
years old he started to learn the print.
ers trade, beginning as devil" in the
Office of the Indiana Palladium. Rich.
ard Moore died when his son was 8
years old and later his mother was
married to Jonathan Wisner. 8. A.
Moore was educated in the schools In
Bartholomew county, Ohio.
Edited a Paper.
When 81 years of age Col. Moord
was united in marriage with Miss M.
Clark OF Shelby county, Ind. May IA.
1912. For some time he was editor and
proprietor OF the Spirit of the Age"
a whig paper published In Columbus,
Ind. He came to Davis county In
1851, purchasing property In West
Grove township, where he farmed Tor
..
county Judge by the wings. serving two
six.year terms. After the expiration
OF his term, he again engaged In farm
Ing and the operation of grtst mill.
In 1860 he moved to Bloomfield and
opened general store which he con-
Quoted until the outbreak of the civil
war. IS
EnlIsts As Private.
He enlisted as q private, was pro-
NOTED to second lieutenant Of Co. g.
Second Iowa Infantry and later to
captain. He participated In the bat
ties Of Shiloh and Fort Donelson. Ha
was wounded during the battle OF Shi-
lob and was carried off the held by
General J. B. Weaver OF Colfax, e. B.
Pinnick Of Bloomfield. r.. B. Corson
of Moulton and John w. Scott Of AL
lerton. In 1863 he was elected state
senator. He re-entered the army as
lieutenant colonel of the Forty,f1fth
Iowa In 1864 and In 1865 was re-
elected to the state senate.
Oldest Member OF House.
In 1902 he was elected to the state
legislature from Davis county and
was the oldest member Of the
ltIWSHly-HlutH 8GuSTdl dSSGmDly, {UolH6
l.80 years OF age at the time Of his
election. In 1904 he was named by
Judge Travis at the county conven-
ton for representative and carried the
convention by lit majority. He was
sergeant at arms Of the house during
the session of 1904.
Prominent Mason.
Colonel Moore was a member Of the
Masonic fraternity, Odd Fellows and
Grand Army Of the Republic and had
been honored by each Of these or
carnations by being selected for high
offices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore became the
parents Of seven children, six Of whom
are living. They are III. e. Moore and
4 Miss Emma Moore Of Bloomfield; VIM.
Moore. Richard Moore, Mrs. j. B. Find.
lay and Mrs. James Cooper.
4 Funeral services will be conducted
from the Universalist church Wednes.
day, Rev. G. L. Stafford pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church of1iciat-
ing. The pail bearers will be members
.Iof Co. g and the Forthwith Infantry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09
lowan,s At WashInqton.

Washington. D. c., Feb. Z. Earl
Shaw a son of Secretary Shaw is pre-
pairing to take the civil service exam
nation for assistant paymaster Of the
navy.
Chairman Spence OF the Iowa repub-
lican central committee. is in the city
I for a week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-09

Charles Peterson and wife, of Boone
have filed a petition in bankruptcy
Liabilities are s3.479 and assets ST.
acc.