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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
Black Ants in a House.

Mrs A. R.-The large black ants
in your house are probably from a
nest in some piece of wood nearby.
either sill or post attached to your
house. 1t will be necessary for you
to find the nest, when the colony can
be easily killed by pouring into it an
ounce or two of bisulphide of carbon,
or, if the whole nest be easily acces-
sible, scalding water will answer as
well, and is less dangerous, because
bisulphide of carbon is very inf1am-
Unable. 1t is just possible that before
you read this the ants may have dis
appeared and that the annoyance you
suffered at the time you wrote was
from the fact that it was just at the
time when these insects were leaving
the old nest and wandering about to
start new colonies. At such times
they frequently enter houses and
swarm everywhere, but soon dfsap.
pear again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN r
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. Is. 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

A half hour later Mamie returned
with the precise Information that Mrs.
Brown was sixty-two years, seven mon.
tbs and fourteen days old.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
Defiance Starch

should be in every household, none so good
besides 4 more for 10 cents than am
other brand of cold water starch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

A mans idea of comfort seldom
jibes with that of his wife.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

and an only son, the aunt made no
objection to the suit In fact she did
all She could to encourage it, and for
once it seemed that the course of
true love was going to run smoothly,
when just after the engagement was
announced the crash came Father
had invested heavily in some new
mining stock that S1s expected to
bring large returns, but the company
rallied and this brought on other fail
ures until in a few months his entire
fortune was swept away. The shock
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

1t is difficult for parents to under
stand where their children got theiI
bad traits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

A girl gets over her blushing about
the time she ought to begin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

Come to think of it, it's wonderful
what civilization hasn't done for man.
kind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
Quick and ThorouoI

Mrs. Paddock thought Bobbie had
q system for playing the race.
Mr.. Paddock-He had but he bet on
cleaned his system out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
A cheap Root House.

D. A. A.-Please publish directions
for building cheap root house. to
hold about 1000 bushels, in hill
side. L do not wish to use cement as
that would be too expensive. s4 Ns
- sgE- sz.ss Hzs ssz asae
A house 14x30 feet, feet high
would hold about 1000 bushels OF
roots. After excavating put down
posts six to seven feet apart where
the walls are to be. Lay cross tim
bers on the tops of the side posts and
support these with a row bf posts
down the center. Face the wallis and
cover the top with planks and cover
with earth to keep out frost
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

I'm afraid she'll not make q hit"
why not?" he queried.
BECAUSE" explained the other, ~she
looks like a fright in a bathing suit"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

USE THE FAMOUS
Red Cross Ball Blue. Large Coz package 5
cents The Russ Company, Sou IN Bend. Ind
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

BASEBALL managers should hire wo-
men as pitchers. They can get in
form in thirty minutes or less.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

Subscriber-@The ants which are do
ing harm to your organ may be kept
out by raising the organ slightly from
the ground by putting the legs or cast
ors into small saucers containin, either
insect powder, to be renewed at short
intervals, or keeping the saucers half
filled with coal oil. II the ants have
formed a nest inside the organ, it will
be necessary for you to find this and
destroy the insects either with ben
zine. gasoline. or bisulphide of car
bon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
TIE Caterpillar

In silken suit of finest thread g..
So peaceful he lives out his days.
nd never seems to care how grum
He makes some people with his ways
CT leisured life. he moves about
inviting trust. none stops to pat
i'm the back, or smooth his hair,
He feels the slight, 1 m sure of that
Meandering down a 1aGy's back
Or smuggling in shell-like ear,
He tries to win your confidence. ~
And yet inspires but silly fear.
A useless creature2 Could We view
The Elf World in the time of storm,
think we'd find that he supplies
The fairy folk with muffieIs warm
E. D. Person
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

1t is lots easier to be smart than
to keep from being too darned smart.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05
AN OLD MANS TRrsurE
An Ohio Fruit Raiser, "a Years Old
Cured of Terrible Case after Ten
Years of Suffering.

Sidney Justus. fruit dealer. of Mem
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

Markley-He began by asking for
the loan of q " or K and + was foolish
enough to give It to him.
Ascum-And he took advantage Of
you?
MarkIey-Yes. He wrote to me for
nfty to-day.
Aseum-Well. give . man . cincA
and hou ty to take IN L.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

1 Something Lacking. stF
s1s it true that Miss Tallman il 60
ing on the stage?" asked the young
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

his nose too much above liquor to keen
his head above water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

1t is terrible thing to say, and yet
many man became victim to the
bottle at the hands of his mother.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-08-05

Some men would rather be president
! than not to hold any office at all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
MARKETS THE SAME.
TRADE IN CANNED GOODS is
GOOD AT PRESENT TIME
IN GROCERIES.
Cellar Vegetables in Demand-Long-
ing is Felt for Spring and Summer
Products-The Condition Of the Lo.
cal Markets.
What is on the ottumwa markets?

What is on the Ottumwa markets?
Last week, bananas, oranges, apples
and cellar vegetables. This week
cellar vegetables, apples, oranges, ba-
nanas. Next week. apples, oranges, ba-
nanas and cellar vegetables, and SO on
1t will continue for some weeks
Plenty of it. but very little variety and
from this time on, the cook will have
her hands full to provide something
for Sunday that don't look just like
every other meal of the week There
is absolutely nothing new on the mar
kets, and the prices even remain I'M
changed.
The trade on canned good is now at
Its height. Here, at least, there is a
chance to get something differing
from the regular routine of stuff, and
the gilt edged brands Of fruit put up
by the leading canning houses of the
country are selling well at all the
stores of the city. The longing for the
things OF spring Is getting more and
more predominant as the time drags
along toward April and the only way
to appease it in any degree is to pur-
chase the spring and summer fruits
In the can, along with the peas, string
beans, corn and sundry vegetables.
Tho Local Markets.
Hogs, poultry, hay and grain prices
are changed this morning in the local
wholesale markets. Butter and eggs
have also changed in the retail mar
kets.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
CHARLTON.

Charlton, Feb. 13.--The funeral Of
the late Samuel ST. John was con-
Quoted Saturday afternoon in place of
Friday afternoon, as was announced.
The delay was caused by a blockade of
the trains.
Alfred Wordsworth, a highly re-
spected citizen of Pleasant township,
died Friday morning after brief I'LL
ness with paralysis. Funeral services
were conducted Sunday from the
late home and the remains were laid
to rest in the Belinda cemetery.
Will Smith of Lucas was in the city
last evening.
Voices Out of the Night" was the
subject of Rev. Palmer,s sermon at the
Baptist church Sunday evening.
Miss Anna Lundegreen has returned
to Des Moines after a pleasant visit
with relatives and friends.
Company H gave their annual ball
Friday evening A most enjoyable
time was had by those present.
The Misses Marguerite Lockman
and Cora Loeb Of Abba came last even
ing for visit with Mrs. Simon Open
heimer.
John Ryan has returned from trip
to Lineville.
A bobsled load of young people drove
out to the home of Miss Esther Arid
son in Whitebreast township Thursday
evening, where they spent most en-
joyable time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
sleouRNEY.

Sigosirney, Feb. 13.--Mrs. Cole of
Seward, Nebraska, Is visiting at the
/ F. Pennington home.
DIR. A. p. Johnson was a Hedrick
visitor last week on business relating
to his law suit against the c. r. 1,
& P. railway company.
DR.. s. r. Bainford was In Kansas
City last week.
]. @. Lewis and wife are among the
an excursion.
The Free Methodists intend to corn
mence a revival the coming Friday
night. Presiding Elder Anderson of
Cedar Rapids, will assist the pastor to
conduct them.
Miss Ethel Darden and Warren
Norton were united in marriage at
at 1880, Rev. 7. B. Hughes oficiat-
ing. The brides home is near
Grinell and the groom is from
Washington. They drove to washing.
ton in a sleigh Immediately after the
ceremony.
Mrs. J. K. Seymour who has been
ON the sick list since early in Deem
Der Is much improved now and ex-
poets to be around as well as ever be-
fore long.
A crowd of the young people are
Miss. Mary Seaton the coming Thurs
day evening to help her and her
school enjoy box social.
The remains of Mrs. Jas. Lough-
ridge were brought from the home OF
her son near Ottumwa where she
died, to this place Wednesday even
ing and funeral was held in the
Presbyterian church here Thursday
morning, at 10 O'clock. Interment at
West cemetery.
The aged mother of Andrew Shift
lett, died at her home in West Sig
Quincy at 1880 o'clock Wednesday
morning. Funeral was held at the
home Of her son at o'clock Thursday
afternoon conducted by Rev. T. B.
Hughes. Interrnent In West cemetery
Born Friday to Mr.. and Mrs. 8.
Walt Richardson, q daughter.
Mrs. Geo. Warner Is on the sick list.
The grand Jury brought in It's re-
port to the court last week and were
discharged for the term. They visited
the poor farm and in their report to
the court -clomplimented the stefard,
James Wyllie and his assistants. on
the condition of alters, but snuggest
that the board of supervisors spend
more money on the farm for repairs
and Improvements which are much
needed. They visited the jail and
complimented very highly the condi-
ton of affairs there, and praise the
present sheriff, John Baty and wife
for the clean. healthful and COM
Portable condition of the place and
their manner Of handling and caring
for the. prisoners.
The home talent at the opera house
| Thursday night in the rendition OF
the, Sacred Cantata, Ruth, was an ex-
cellent entertainment. The talent from
Oskaloosa did excellent service and
were much appreciated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
I Il / 1 AAP Az Err S
TAXES DUE FROM PERSONS OWN.
ING PROPERTY IN WAPELLo
COUNTY.
List of Taxpayers In chillicothe and
cass Township and Agency City
Who Pay More Than SIS in Eact,
Assessors District.

This list is not an official tax list
1t is a 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 l. If not paid be.
fore March 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 l 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, 1905-02-14
COMPETING.

COMPETING, Feb. 13.-The Ladies Aid
society met last week for an all day
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Whites. The day was very
cold but a good number came In
sleighs, so in all there We're twenty
four present. Among those present
We're Mrs. III. r. Bishop of or
turnwa. At 10 m. all We're called
into the dining room were
fine dinner was served just
such a dinner as the Conn etjne
ladies are noted for getting up. The
next meeting will be at the parsonage.
February 5, and it is an all day meet
ing again. Every one is invited.
Frank Broodfield and wife of Will
Mansfield, ILL.,, are visiting their rela-
tives and many friends here They
are going to their farm near Hoten.
Mo. as soon as their visit is over.
Miss Maude Mowery has returned
from her visit to Pella.
]. w. Megan came home Thursday
evening from Ioka, where he has been
holding revival meetings in the
Baptist church. The meetings closed
on account of the weather.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. w. Huff We're called
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
ELDoN.

Eldon, Feb. 13-The people Of the
community were shocked and sur.
'prised to learn Of the sudden death of
D. 0. Drake, an old and prosperous
farmer of this vicinity who passed
away at his home just west Of town.
Mr.. Drake had not been well for
some three weeks but his last illness
was but of a few days duration, the
cause of his death being complica-
ton of pneumonia. The funeral ser.
vices were conducted from the fam.
lily residence Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock. The members of the knights
Of Pythias of which Mr.. Drake was a
member will have charge of the fun
eral.
Chas. A. Wood, engineer of this city
died Friday at his home after a
services will be held at Abba, Mr..
Woods old home, but the arrange.
ments are not vet completed. The
bereaved family have the sympathy OF
the community.
The management of the band boys
masquerade ball to be given at the
opera house Valentine eve has Sc
cured a large number of masquerade
suits for the occasion
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shane enter.
tanned the Fortnightly club at a 6
o'clock dinner Friday evening. A very
enjoyable evening was spent in
games and music.
Mrs. G. B. Dodge, Of st. Paul, is Wis
iting relatives in the city, the home
of W. H. Dodge.
| Claude Weaver left Friday for Cen
( terville, on business.
| Chas. Moore, who has been connect
ed with the express office at this
place for the past five years, left Sat
urday evening for Chicago where he
has accepted a better position with
the express company. T. G. Mowitt
of Grinnell will fill his place here.
Miss Virginia Haywood left yester
day for Bonaparte to visit friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14

corner on the market. Last spring,
when eggs sold cheap and space in
cold storage warehouses was going
begging Armour, Swift and q few of
the heavy dealers secured hundreds of
thousands Of cases and put them away
for time when owing to natural con-
ditions the market supply of fresh
eggs would be unequal to the demand.
The eggs were bought at prices rang
ing from Is to 171a cents dozen and
when cold weather began to fall Off
the big fellows began to reap their
harvest. Their profit on the 125,000
cases at present prices would net them
more than $25O,00o profit.
Letting go of their holdings in
quantities Just large enough to meet
the normal demands they gradually
pushed prices upward. Since real cold
weather set in the supply of strictly
fresh eggs has gradually decreased I'M
til now the weekly shipments are not
enough to meet the market demand by
two-thirds. In the past month prices
have leaped upward with startling rap
idity. The packers had suddenly
ceased to market any of the immense
supply held in their warehouses. Ac-
cording to South Water street men,
familiar with the egg market the OPP
perfume moment for huge killing in
excessive prices had arrived.
High price Of eggs is to continue.Lit-
tie prospect of a reduction is in sight.
This was the report of the dealers In
many pdaces it is said hens have been
frozen by the severe weather. Cold stor-
age eggs are also said to be scarce.
People get the impression that the
prices are boosted up arbitrarily and
that there is no scarcity In the supply
said M. j. Metzger Of the Charles
Creamery company This Is not true
The wholesale price of eggs is SO
cents. BY the time they have been
assorted the wholesale prices goes UP
to IS cents. So If eggs are sold at 40
cents. the price today there is only {
cents profit not counting reduction fol
the handling. Our agents In northern
Tennessee and southern Kentucky re
port the supply there is just one-hfth
what 1t was three weeks ago. Zero
weather prevailed there. Many hens
are kept In open houses and froze te
death. Reports from other places In
dictate an egg famine"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
WORLD TO END.
Millennium Due in the Present Year
According to Russian Infant.

According to an article which APP
peared In the Ottumwa Courier three
years ago. the millennium will come in
the year 1905. James w. Moore, cor
ner Second street and Van Buren, ave-
nue., has preserved this article and
has brought it to the Office. The ar
ticle follows:
A letter has been received by Solo
mon Baldwin. a merchant of Wash
ington, conveying the information that
the millennium will come in 1906 Mr.
Berlin's letter came from his father
who lives In Russia. 1t relates that a
child three months old living in War
saw recently began to talk. The child
was left for a few moments by its
mother in charge of her seven-year-
old daughter. The daughter became
frightened at something and began to
cry, when the baby startled her by
exclairning: Don't cry, mamma will
be back soon." This speech from a
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Abba.

Abba, Feb 10. Wilkinson Davis
was found guilty of an. attempt to do
great bodily injury. The jury returned
the verdict Friday at 10 o'clock after
being out all night. Davis will be SEN
fenced Tuesday The case of Mrs. E..
r. Sayles which was tried Friday was
dismissed until next Tuesday. Judge
Sloan will return from his home in
Keosauqua Tuesday.
The Jack Bessey Company finished
a three nights engagement at Kings
Opera house Saturday evening. The
matinee was well attended in spite Of
the snow storm and gave good salts
faction. The plays Thursday and Fri
day were equally as satisfactory and
theatregoers speak exceedingly well
of the company.
Miss Monta Porter returned on
Thursday from a short visit with
friends in Des Moines.
Rev. r. T. Aiken expects to leave
on Monday for Wayne county to as
sist Rev. Ralph Atchinson in a series
of Gospel services. SO
near Loviha Wednesday and was
UuTleu .rflQd5i lOECuOUu.
The Juniors Of the First Presbyteri.
an church will enjoy a Valentine So
cial next Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Moore are moving
back to their home in Mahaska county.
They came to- Abba few years ago to
take advantage of the high school for
their daughter, Miss Lillian who has
since entered st. Joseph's academy at
Des Moines.
The many friends of Mrs. George
Robb will be glad to learn that her
physicians think now that she has
passed the critical stage and will I'm.
doubtedly recover.
Wade Cramer the violinist was in
Ottumwa this week.
The remains of Samuel Fitzpatrick
arrived here Friday from Colorado and
were buried at Service Chapel near his
old home Saturday.
Mrs. William Pauline is in Center.
vile visiting the parental Walker
home this week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
Another Drunk.
SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION.
Clinton simonton Delivers Address At
Labor Hall.

Scientific Evolution was the SUBJ
ject of an interesting address delivered
by Clinton Simonton, the socialist ora
tor of Omaha, Neb.. at Labor hall Sun
day afternoon. The attendance was
good, considering the weather and the
speaker held the closest attention Of
his hearers. Mr.. Simonton was at one
time minister of the gospel but he
resigned his place in the pulpit to de-
vote his entire time to the interests
of socialism.
Arrangements are being made to
have him deliver another address in
this city Sunday, February 26
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

list Of Letters Remaining Unclaimed
at ottumwa. Iowa. for the Week
Ending February q, 1905.
Women's List.
Cook, Jennie Clark. Mrs. J. e.
CHM, Mrs. Meyer Tibbets, Bertha
Darner, Mrs. Mollie
Hollems Mrs Sadie
Mitchell, Mrs. Nora
Reynolds, Miss Nina
Thompson, Mrs. Fannie
Waterman. Miss Nita.
Mems List.
Bigham, Ed. Craig, ]. H.
Clark, Simon,2 Casady, L. E.
Darner, Ira G. Davis A. M.
Foster, VIM. Goldenberger Bros.
Gauthier, VIM. Hartley, S.
Haughan. Sam Hanley, VIM.
LeMar, Harry, Morgan, N. B.
Penty, Paul Powers, j. w.
Rupe, Maurice, Reed Burley
Schultz, Henry Stacy Frank G.
Tibbetts, Geo. Willis, Martin.
Walker, Elmer Walker w. NJ.
zanda, John Goldberger, Emil
Fred W. Wilson, Postmaster.
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CORNER, NOT "HEN STRIKE"
425,9oo Cases. 1t is Asserted, Are in
Possession of Armour and Swift.

Chicago, Feb. 13. = Forty-fve mil
lion eggs are in cold storage in Chi
cago While a famine in the product
exists and householders are paying So
cents a dozen.
With the discovery that plenty Of
eggs are available despite the asser-
tons Of dealers that strike" of hens
has tied up the supply a revelation of
the actual cause of the apparent short
age is given. The big packers have a
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to Grinneil Tuesday to the funeral of
Mrs Huff's granddaughter Miss Mary
McMtllen, daughter of Prof. McMiiien
county superintendent of schools. Mr..
Fluff came home Thursday. but Mrs.
Fluff remained.
Ed. Nilly went to Ottumwa Thurs
day on business.