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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

eriy, left for Europe for his health. Hs
died suddenly from apoplexy at Paris,
August 16, 1894.
A Tribute.
The following written by Hon. q.
n. Harper and published in the Cou.
rier at the time Of Mr.. Edgerly's death
indicates the esteem in which MI.
Edgerly was held in the community:
GAIL that is mortal Of John w. Edg.
erly has passed from earth. A good
man has been called home. An hon.
est man is the noblest work of God.
Such q man has just been taken from
our midst. He will be missed. First
of all he will be missed in the circle
of that noble family he loved SO we'll.
He will be missed by our older citi-
Zens who have seen his familiar hg-
IRE upon our streets for the past thir-
ty-flye years He will be missed by his
late partners in business, by the many
who have had business relations with
him, by the promoters OF pubic enter
prises.
"Mr. Edgerly was an educated, mod
est, unassuming man, college gradu.
ate, he made no assumption on &C.
count of his great learning; first
class business man, he never boosted
of his ability; man Of spotless integ-
rity. he never prated of his honesty;
a liberal supporter Of charitable and
public enterprises, he claimed no cred
1t for it. He was cool and even temp
cred, who, when he took position on
a question could not be swerved from
it. He was a great reader and we'll
posted on all the questions Of the day
He was easily approached. A child or
i the humblest citizen would always re-
ceive respectful and courteous atten.
ton when they called upon him. We
need more business men like Mr.
Edgerly was. Young men OF, Ottumwa
initiate his example and leave rec
ord of which your friends will be
proud"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
Il n Il 4 n :" 4
Built with fund
Founded by
~ JOHN w. EDGERLY.
A Faithful Citizen.
A True Friend.
An Honest Man.
Tho Donor,

2 John w. Edgerly was born in Bos-
ton, Mass, Oct. 3, 1888. He gradual
ed from Harvard college in 1856 and
iii 1857 came west, being connected
with the building OF the Burlington &
Missouri River railroad across Iowa.
When the road reached Ottumwa he
engaged in the hardware business I'M
TIL 1873 when he became connected
with the Ottunwa Iron Works. He
was elected vice president OF the Iowa
National bank January I. 1S47, and in
November of the same year became
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

who is attending Iowa Wesleyan uni
verslty at Mt. Pleasant, was called
home to attend the funeral of her sis
ter, Mrs. George Sims, who died Sat
urday afternoon.
Prof Hibbs, principal of Lovilia
schools, spent Saturday In Abba
Miss Katie Cashier and Miller Cast
ner spent Saturday in Abba.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Mahin of
Union Chapel spent Sunday as guests
of Mrs. Skies Of Lovilia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

tumwa school board for many years,
always took an active interest in poll
tics and public affairs and was promin-
emily identified with the progress,
growth and development Of Ottumwa.
Early in June 1894, Mr.. Edgerly &C.
companied by his son, DR.. q. 4. Edg-
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oTTuMwAN SPEAKS.

Or. q. C. Brockman Delivers Com
mencement Address at centerviIIe.
Dr., ID. C. Brockman of Ottumwa de-
livered the address at the commence
ment exercises of the Centerville hos
pital training school held at the First
Presbyterian church at Centerville
Thursday evening. The graduate
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The declaration of Il. Benjamin an
drews, of Nebraska university. III de-
Tense of Rockefeller, that "the main
business in life is the piling up of dol
lars? is commented upon by the Sioux
City Tribune as "oniy frank way Of
putting what lot of other people
seem to believe"
1.-THE worst thing about these in
s,rance grafterS is the GOODNESS with
which the recount thsir misdoings,"
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
THE burning question is. where Is
the money coming from to pay the.
lawyers who open UP the way for the
cirty to spend those hundreds of thou
sands of dollars to be put into a water
plant?" Thus the Council Bluffs Nom
ypareil sums up the municipal owner
ship problem.
The Des Moines Capital reminds it's
readers that:
THE chilling winds of autumn
Point directly to the day,
When the coalman-not the iceman,
Z, Will be clamoring for his pay"
Governor Hoch should beware of
the fate of the man who worked him
self out of job" is the warning of the
Sioux City Journal.
The Dubuque Times suggests tina,
an excellent method of obtaining reli-
able information concerning public af-
fairs at Washington is to avoid read
Ing the correspondents who are under
obligation to send story every day
whether there is any news or not.
"There is much for the democrats of
Ia, t1 I, no., f,,1 fo, lie. ~
says the Manson Democrat 1T will
be one year that the republicans will
not lick the stuffing out of them at
the polls"
The editor of the Odebolt Chronicle
states that he signed a petition re-
u"esting the Iowa legislature to sub
the electorate. although it does re
believe, in womans suffrage. The
Chronicle sees no good reason, how
ever why the matter should not be
submitted to the electors. Their de-
cision," it says, would end the agita-
ton and give the agitators a chance
to spend their time in some more use
1fnl occupation"
The DEBORAH Republican says that
| the good people down south may not
| like President Roosevelt's politics, but
| they will hereafter love the man.
| Roosevelt has said he will not be
a candidate in 1908. and he is man OF
his word, bnt there is going to be a
mighty pressure brought to bear says
the Ames Times.
| The Waterloo Reporter is disposed
to regard apologizinglN the activity ir
| Iowa politics "Perllaps Iowa people
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

cashier, which position he held for
many years. In 1883 he engaged in
the wholesale drug. and stationery
business which is still continued I'M
der the firm name Of J. w. Edgerly
& Co.
In 1863 Mr.. Edgerly was married to
Miss Maria L. Chambers of this city,
and they became the parents of seven
children. He was president Of the OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

When a man makes lot of money
be thinks himself smart, but his
neighbors console themselves with the
reflection that luck is the FOOLS re-
ward.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
BLOOMFIELD GIRL IN EAST.
Miss Blanche Davies Enters New Eng.
land Conservatory of Music.

Boston, Mass, Oct. 3O.-Among the
students who have entered the fresh
man class at the New England Conser-
vatory of Music recently opened for
the fall term, is Miss Blanche Davies
Of Bloomfield, Iowa. She is taking a
full course in piano, voice and Ian
guage
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
NO TWILIGHT OF LIFE.

Minneapolis Journal.--America has
been known as d place where few men
retire and where none retire until
compelled to do so. The only places
where retirement is compulsory are In
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

A lazy man seems to consider HIM
self lucky in being out Of job.
Sign painters and portrait painters
seem to view art from somewhat diff
refent standpoints, neither having
much use for the methods of the 9TH
.er.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

resting as we'll as could be expected
from the nature of the injury, and his
extreme age.
James Elder. of Chisholm, transact
ed business in Abba Monday after
noon..
Miss Jessie Lea, who Is teaching In
the Henry Berry district, near Hynes,
was, together with the Berry family.
quarantined a week ago on account OF
a case Of diphtheria which developed
in the Berry home of which she is an
inmate. The quarantine will probably
continue for two or three weeks to
come.
A case of diphtheria is reported at
the home of Joseph Bates about three
miles south of Abba. The eleven year
old daughter of Mr.. Bates is seriously
| i'll with that disease.
DR.. C. N. Hyatt was a professional
visitor in ottumwa yesterday.
John Gray recently made q trip to
Kansas and purchased 100 acres OF
| land, within 4 miles of Burlington In
| that state. Mr.. Gray has already dis
posed Of his Iowa farm which Is locat-
ed on the road between Abba and
| Avery about 4 miles from the former
place.
Leslie Johnson last week sold his
farm consisting of 40 acres to the
Clark brothers for $1,4OO. Mr.. john
| son intends to sell his stock but has
not yet decided what he will do in the
| future.
Hugh Best, from near Maxon. was
in town yesterday, looking after bus
mess matters.
Allen Hilton, from near Hilton, de-
4 liyered a load Of fine hogs at the local
markets today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
HOSTS NEW INSURANCE PLAN.

Insurance Commissioner Host of
Wisconsin, WHO has taken a great in
tcrest in the developments of the life.
tnaurance Investigations, has set forth
his views in mis- annual report, recent
ly filed at Madison in which he rec
enrnends the enactment Of state laws
providing that insurance companies
shall make annual distributions OF
tioir surplus He also recommends
{. law requiring companies to furnish
their annual statements & gain OF less
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
THE USE
ExpE RlMEMTENG

With unknown medicines when you
car Just as easily get Hostetter's. 1t
las Il 50 year -ecorG of cures back of
IT, and is being tshe:i hl- most every
bod: whose steoiacn Is weak or bowels
c0.st: Eated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

The DEBORAH Republican says that
the good people down south may not
like President Roosevelt's politics, but
they Will hereafter love the man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

Roosevelt has said he will not be
a candidate in 1908. and he is man of
his word, but there is going to be a
mighty pressure brought to bear says
the Ames Times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02
HOST ER'S
STOMACH 3 TIERS

should be ,our choice. too, because 1t
will cure you. Try bottle for Indi-
eestion, Dyspepsia, Reartburn,C Cramps,
Poor Appetite Or insomnia and be con-
yirccG ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

The Waterloo Reporter is disposed
to regard apologizinglN the activity in
Iowa politics. Perhaps Iowa people
may be pardoned." it suggests, "for q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

The Des Moines Capital reminds it's
readers that:
THE chilling winds OF. autumn
Point directly to the day,
When the coalman-not the iceman,
Will be clamoring for his pay"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

Does Mr.. Carnegie think that if
women wore shorter hair there would
be any less pulling going on?' inquiries
the Des Moines Capital
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

The Dubuque Times suggests THAI
an excellent method of obtaining reli-
able information concerning public af-
fairs at Washington is to avoid read
ing the correspondents who are under
to send story every day
there is any news or not
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

1.-THE worst thing about these in
srrance grafters is the GOODNESS with
which the recount their misdoings,
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

Governor Hoch should beware of
the fate of the man who worked him
self out of job" is the warning of the
Sioux City Journal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

There is much for the democrats of
Iowa to be thankful for this year"
says the Manson Democrat. 1T will
be one year that the republicans will
not lick the stuffing out of them at
the polls"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-02

The declaration of Z. Benjamin an
drews. of Nebraska university, III de-
fanse of Rockefeller, that "the main
business in life is the piling up of dol
lars,"@ is commented upon by the Sioux
City Tribune as "oniy frank way of
putting what lot of other people
seem to believe"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
F0UR-MASTED SCHOONER
ASHORE OFF M0NTAUK POINT

AZ the government station AZ Newport
there was report received during the
night 70 the effect that a four-nasted
schooner vas ashore near Fort W. The
message came from the Montauk station
on Long Island and ended abruptly with
tho words above mentioned
The message as received leaves the loca-
ton of tho fort in doubt and though sew
eral vessels having the wireless system
on board tried 20 obtain the remainder ~
the message all efforts availed nothing
The steamer Priscilla Of the Fall River
line was ono of those 10 make the Al.
tempt II beins on the way from FAN
River 10 Newport
The station az Point Judith as we'll ne
that ~ the Torpedo station tried 20 con
noct with rho Montauk station for tho
purpose ~ verifying the report but all TO
no avail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19

speaking after that. II was all the
chamber could do TO transact the routine
OF passing the ordinance.
Al o'clock Sergeant-at-Arms Engel-
man lost his head and rushed into the
gallery. brandishing his riot stick In an
instant II was broken and he was pinned
against the wall
Police Lieut.. Lynch. who had been mar
shaling the reserves. saw his chance.
drew his revolver and stood at one end
OF the gallery while the city hall guards
closed the other end. Tney held the
mob while the ordinance was rushed
through and into the select council,
whore IL was also passed.
The counclmen went home under
strong police guard, with hooting crowds
at their heels According 10 the pro-
gram. Mayor Weaver will now veto the
bill. which will then be Immediately
passed over his veto. but IL looks as
though gang rule In Philadelphia was
coming close 20 It's end
The committee of nine appointed re-
Gently al a town meeting. issued state
ment last night 70 The citizens OF Phila-
delphia." declaring the action Of the
councils. 10 be the most insolent affront
ever given TO the people OF any great
American city
The committee calls upon the people 10
defeat the measure when II comes mp for
consideration over the mayors veto"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
ADD|CkS'
LIABILITY
$140,867

New York May lo.--J Edward Addicks
has been held by Augustus c. Brown, as
referee for the supreme court. 10 be liable
in the sum of $40 ss7. with interest from
1927 TO the survivors ~ the nrm Of Clark.
Ward & Co. brokers. now in liquidation.
The survivors are James F. A. Clark.
Reginald r. Ward and Frank A. Schir-
mer.
The money represents balance due
the brokerage firm. as the result Of a
series Of transactions by Addicks In stocks
and bonds Of the Bay State Gas company,
OF which he was president.
incidentally the referee finds that when
Clark. Ward e. co. get this money they
must return TO Addicks 1886 shares of
the Bay State Gas company. worth at
todsy's quotation on the curb about 1886.
and s33 200 in second mortgage and in
come bonds Of the corporation The report
was fled In the county clerks once yes
terday and will be passed upon IN a few
DAYS.
Clark Ward & co, began suit against
Addicks i'm 1901 10 recover sl30.372 on
Addicks' personal account with them and
S0.405 on another account known Il
Edward Addicks. trustee He interposed
an answer denying that he owed the firm
anything and setting up that there was
100000 due him because of damages he
had sustained through the firm retain
ing 20 their own use a large amount Of
stocks and bonds OF the Bay State Gas
company.
In one part Of his report Referee Brown
practically accuses Addicks Of perjury. In
answer TO a question put 20 him on the
stand Addicks answered that he did not
know what was the cause of the sudden
rise I'm price OF income bonds OF the Bay
State Gas company In September 1897
Reviewing the evidence IN This connec-
tion the referee comments THAT was a
statement. according to all human ex-
perience absolutely impossible To be true
1t would be too severe n strain on
human credulity To believe that he did
not know what affected the market for
these bonds i'm September 1897, and the
ingenious explanation OF one Of his coun-
sci In his brief does not tisfactorily ac-
count for that plain answer TO very plain
question"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
MINSTREL SHOW
Young Men Of S. Joseph's Parish Enter
t.Ined Large Crowd.

An excellent minstrel was enjoyed by
n large attendance for about three hours
last evening in Cleary school hall on John
street
The program was in the usual two parts
minstrel scene with the usual melange
~ song and Joke. and an oio ~ we'll
varied specialties Four end men Of good
ability for their line of work had n large
stock of Jokes on tap and turned them
loose on the audience az frequent intervals
with the most gratifying effect
The program of the first part was as
follows: Opening chorus, The Mnstrels'
Delight" and American Sailor" tenor
solo. Marie Louise" II. &, Mullen: end
song Jasper Johnson. shame on You. 4"
j. T.. @ Brien; solo. stein Song" u. r.
Linn: end song. Back 20 Baltimore -
Billy Carroll: solo. I'm the Shade of the
old Apple Tree" r. n, Halton; end song
"Tammany.' Ren Bemford solo. idle
Words" J. 4. Healey: end song Gone
Gone. Gone" c. A. Harkins; "Htidel-
berg, G. l.. Clanin; finale. chorus. Amer
ican Sailor"
The olio was opened by Dckins and
Howe. German comedians. who gave a
Rogers Brothers dialect Then the Lyric
trio consisting Of r. J. Hart Frank
Murdy and Miss Mqdge Hart. sang
the sextette for three voices
Ia Miserere" from III Trovatore" and
medley of popular and operate airs
which were received with great enthusi-
Ism Joe Johnson. dramatic whistler, snd
Matthews and McNay. sang several a.
ustrated songs which were warmly re-
'sived
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
RESIDENTS ARE ANXIOUS
Mlddlelcwn and Portsmouth Want Fire
Protection.

1hsresidsnts ~ the towns - Middletovn
and Portsmouth are trying 10 arrange for
some sort Of fre protection
Some time ago residents ~ the town of
Middletown tried 20 get the town counci!
20 place water hydrants near the city
line, but the expense was found 20 he too
great, snd " was abandoned BY the town
Now, some OF the summer rasiden
who own farms on the island arc t8kinc
the mItter IN hand and state thar thcv
are willing 10 nav half the cost of plac-
ing hvdrants and purchase of 1re lp-
paratus which. they think. Jhouli be
bought ~ once I'm view ~ tho large taxes
they nav.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
TO REDUCE
TELEPHONE
RATES

Announcement Of a reduction in rates
was made yesterday al a meeting ~ the
executive committee Of the Providence
Telephone company.
The changes. 10 take effect July I, apply
10 local service service. the rates for the
entire system. including Attleboro North
Attleboro. Woonsocket, Pawtucket, East
Greenwich, Warren and Bristol not being
revised.
The following statement shows the new
and old rates: Unlimited local service:
Business party 500, from SOS; two
party s66 from s73 Resdence-One party
$50 from SIS; two party s45. from $685.
four party sS6. from SAP Measured local
service: one party 600 calls S5s. from
500 calls $50 two party 500 calls $50. from
500 calls s42. Residence-One party 500
calls $36. from 500 calls $50; two party
500 calls $50 from 500 calls SAP
The schedule Is for stations within one
mile Of the central offices in Providence
and East Providence. A small additional
charge is mare for connections outside
this territory.
An officer Of the company stated that
the field Is too extensive 20 warrant re-
ductions for service between Providence
and other cities and towns under present
conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
ONE MIGHT TO DENVER

From Chicago and the Central states
md two nights from The Atlantic sea-
h..eH-l7-eft- the ,r'irr---rfu- special Two
fast trains daily VIA the Chicago. Union
Pacific ana Northwestern line. over the
only double track railway between Chicago
and the Missouri river summer tourist
tickets to Denver Colorado springs and
Pueblo and return datv beginning June
I tsO0o from Chicago. Corresponding
rates from other points All agents sell
tickets Via this line Send for mans
booklets. hotel lists etc Address 7 T.
Rrittain. Gcnl Agt Passenger Dept. 3oo
Washington ST Boston. Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
new PHASE OF TRADING
STAMP BUSINESS AT BUFFALO
Special Dispatch TO The News }

aeIVVIHI LIHPH'VI 7" IHV '''"NI
Buffilo. n Y. May S-Another phase
OF the trading stamp situation is agitat-
ing local collectors Some time aEo sew
erol 81 tho leading department stores
adopted their own individual trading
stamp system. but evidently the expense
~ the lack or success attendins ~ has
caused a change " front on tho part
or the merchants concerned
They have advertised that on and after
july they will discontinue their own
trading stamps This leaves the field on
trely 10 the Spcrry & Hutchinson COM
pany. which has been doAv a successful
business here for several years Buff
falo merchants evidently are convinced
that they 'an not conduct "a successful
trading stamp business and mercau-
tile business combined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
sea SO ROUND TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

From Chicago. MAY % 20 81 and June |.
via the Chicago Union Pacific and North
western line, Choice OF routes. best Of
train service. liberal return limits The
electric lighted Overland Limited less than
three days en- route. Two trains a day
Chicago 10 San Francisco Los Angeles
and Portland. over the only double track
railway between Chicago and tho Missouri
river II YOU want 10 know something
further about California. her outdoor
sports, climate. hotels. etc. send I cents
for copy ~ California folder. Address
j T. Britain. Genl Agt. Passenger
Dept, 900 Washington street, Boston.
Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19
1od4Sa~yeN
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared BY
GEORGE ORMSBf. Wig Maker and
Hairworker lG9 T,-mort street. Bos on
IL Is simple. safe and easily applied: con.
gins no lead polsons. use Il once ana
You will never use az = other. BLAND.
ING & BLANDlNG. ~ Wey bosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19

with the general government. the state
and the city all working To- deepen the
Delaware there should be- room in that
river FOR much larger run ~ shad next
season. .- Philadelphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19

Jack Gn n museumh This collection Of
stuffed animals is said 20 be v1lued At
thousands of dollars
Flo--Is it possible what are they stuf.
fed With New Yorker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-19

We newspaper men have a hard time
giving people what they want Indeed
We have We're damned II We do and
we're damned ~ we don't II John Jones
paints his barn we must put II In the
paper-if the same John Jones goes out
and paints the town we're not allowed to
say a word about n. And there YOU
arc II there is lively scandal that
everybody is talking about. the parties
concerned and their friends will say that
N it is printed they will stop The paper
they then complain that the paper is dull
and without lively news When We 60
out on the street about every other man.
and some women. will tell YOU Just how to
run n newspaper They think the world
is just wanting for them n turn their
pent-up elcquence into type and they
expect YOU ~ believe a.. too
on. We pen pushers have our own
troubles and tho above arc ONLY a Few
~ fhcm