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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17
DEGREES CRITICS
Rev. Stanton &. Lapham Defends
Rockefeller.
Pastor of Portland. Oregon, Baptist
Church says lie Can Only BE Charg-
ed With Motives That Actuate
Others.

We clip from the Morning Oregonian OF
Portland, part Of sermon delivered by
Mr.. Lapham, nephew of the edit or ot
the Banner, formerly resident Of Mich-
gan:
REV. s. c. Lapham, pastor Of the
Second Baptist Church. East Seventh
and Ankeny streets. last night spoke on
the topic The Crime of Being Rich, ano
took occasion to make defense of John
D. Rockefeller and his methods. Mr.
Lapham said in part:
REV. n. S. Johnson, Baptist pastor
OF Boston, has edited the Baptist broth
erhood and the people Of Oregon by the
assertion that John D. Rockefeller is the
most dangerous man out of pri son in the
United States. both to Christian religion
and to Republican government; the tig-
gest load the Baptist denomination is
carrying today, and the greatest obstacle
to our religious influence. ! am not an
apologist for Mr.. Rockefeller or his bus-
ness, and realize how difficult 1t is to
treat the problem of the rich and the
poor fairly and impartially without being
misjudged and criticised. and | wish to
enter my protest against a criminal Wilt
flying of any mans character by a man
who claims to be follower and teacher
Of the Christ. The Christian minister
ought not to stoop to the level of the SEN
sational mudsliRger and TO assert that a
man is criminal and the greatest foe to
all that men hold dear in government
and religion; he should be compelled to
prove, or suffer for such unwarranted
attack upon his fellow man. As to the
greatest load of the Baptist denomination
the sensational rot and hot air of those
who are forever playing to the galleries
for publicity is quite as heavy.
81 believe that a calm and impartial
examination of Mr.. Rockefeller's person
al character, his morals. his religion, his
family life and business acts. will not
warrant such wholesale condemnation
Even Miss Ida M. Tarbel admits the
weakness of her long TRADE against Mr.
CONTINUED ON LAST PAeE)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17
Ills Rrother IL nend.

Adam Wagner was called to Grand
Rapids this morning TO attend the funeral
Of his brother John Wagner, who was 80
years old at the time Of his death which
occurred Monday. The deceased was a
pioneer Of Ottawa Co, having settled near
Eastmanvlle in 94z He was progress
siye in business circles in the early days
and many years prominent member OF
the Masonic order The deceased has
visited in this city number Of times dur
ing his brothers residence here.
When his wife died several years age
he moved to Grand Rapids to reside with
his son.
Chas Wagner accompanied his father
to Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17

who sacrificed his life for his friend and helper
dying in an attempt To save him.
Aaron J, Osborne, died Aug 10, 1905,
aged 40 years. He leaves mother, Sis
ter, brother and heart broken wife and
little daughter to mourn his untimely
death. Mrs. Osborne has the deepest
sympathy of the entire community in this
the greatest sorrow in her life, may God
in his infinite mercy give to her and her
child the strength to bear this great loss
Mr.. Osborne was born on the old home
stead of Oliver Osborne near Smyrna,
where he grew to manhood. He was the
youngest Of eight children, his own mother
having died when he was three years old
He was married to Susie J. Curtis Feb
%, 1882, he was kind father, loving
husband and a friend to those in peril or
distress, as the last act of his life has
shown. in giving his life to save another
Mr.. Osborne has shown his great unself-
ishness and may his heroism be rewarded
in that better world where sorrow and
pain are unknown,
The funeral over his remains was held
at his late residence in Belding, Sunday
afternoon at clock where large num-
bsr Of neghbors and friends and members
Of the Knights of Maccabees were present
to pay their last tribute of respect to the
deceased.
Mr. Osborne in life had been an ardent
worker in the order of Maccabees and
was Commander of the Smyrna tentmak-
ing very popular and progressive pre-
siding officer.
Rev H. N. Spear delivered fine ser
mon, his subject being an appropriate one
for the occasion, Life a Vapor The
floral tributes we're profuse and testified
to the respect and esteem in which the
deceased was held.
The order which he had commanded
and also many other members of the fra
ternity were present in body and con
Quoted the services at the Riverside GENE.
terry where the interment took place
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17
THE DEADLY DAMP
There Are Two Kinds. Choke-Damp
and Fire Damp Latter Is Ex-
plosive-Former prevents
Respiration of Air.

The terrible accident which snuffed out
the lives of the two unfortunate men so
quickly last week, in the well on Matt
Jonas farm has brought up the question
of poisonous gases that accumulate in
wells and mines which are so destructive
to life, and il has afforded a subject for
much discussion.
Webster's definition for Fire-damp is,
the explosive carbureted hydrogen of coal
mines He defines the word damp as
gaseous products that are eliminated in
coal mines. we'll. etc, these he says are
the choke-damp consisting principally of
carbonic acid and so called for its extin-
gushing flame and life and fre-damp
consisting chiefly OF light carbureted hy-
drogen and so called from its tendency to
explode when mixed with atmospheric air
and brought into contact with flame.
Another definition for choke-damp he
gives as carbonic acid gas accumulated
in wells, mines, ETC.. so called because
often destructive OF life by preventing the
respiration of air.
II was the latter damp into which Mr..
Fisher and Osborne passed while being
lowered in the well following each other
to instant death. undoubtedly they lost
consciousness almost the instant they
came in contact with it, as it is stated by
scientific men that the inhalation of few
breaths of it proves fatal. Frank Brooks
Of this city who is partner with John
Sayles in the we'll digging business and
who we're called there by phone says, he
put light down and it was extingushed
seven feet below the top. A graphing
hook was secured and attached to the
rope by him and with the aid Of looking
glass which threw light into the bottom
where the bodies lay they we're soon en-
able to take them out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17
BEGINNING at RIpht End Vow.

Work on the digging Of the Panama
canal, which has been proceeding in de-
sultory way so far, has now been suspend
ed entirely, and the whole effort at the
sthmus will be centered for the present
on improving sanitary conditions and pro-
viding for the accommodation Of the large
force, numbering many thousands who
will be set to work on the canal as soor
as their wants can be provided for and
their lives safe guarded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17
North side school House.

At recent meeting OF the School
Board Mr.. Wright was present and con-
ferred with the Board in reference to
plans for the new school house on the
North side and in few days the archi-
tect will have plans drafted ready to sub
init to the board at the special meeting
TO be called for considering the subject Of
building.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17

If you are troubled with dizzy head
&C he, Indigestion. constipation, Holl-
ister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make
YOU we'll and keep you well. If II
fails get your money back. That's
fair. 80 cents Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-17

"ltching hemorrhoids were the
plague of my life. Was almost wild
Doan's Ointment cured me qnickly
and permantly. after doctors had fail
ed" G. f. Conwell, Valley Street,
Saugerties, N. Y.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
OUR SALE A SUCCESS.

No one was more surprised at the
size and success of last weeks Horse
Sale than I was. I did not expect
very much of a sale, and said so in my
newspaper mention of the prospects.
The facts were we had many more
horses than we looked for, and a sur
prisingly large attendance Of southern
and eastern buyers. In fact I heard
one well-posted horse dealer make the
remark that he had been at the Chi
cago horse market when there were no
more buyers than we had right here
In Ottumwa last Friday. We are add
ing both new buyers and new con-
signners at each sale, which is evil
dence enough that we are steadily
growing. Several shippers who were
here told me we could have easilv sold
at full market value 800 or more
horses. One Chicago buyer told me he
would be back on the oath, our next
sale date, and would buy anywhere
from one to three loads. We are adj
vertising these sales very widely.
Don't fear but we will always have
the buyers. The most difficult point is
to get horses enough. We had horses
led in here at the last sale from
Bloomfield, Floris, Ollie, Hedrick, FIRE.
Dudley and many more places that
don't occur to me at this moment.
But we want double. Yes three times
the number for our next sale. An
other thing 1 want to speak Of again,
to our farmer consigners Get your
horses here as early as you can In
the morning. so they can be sold be-
fore noon, and tried at noon. This,
for several reasons. One is that you
may get through and go home; an
other is to protect you against the
1,,ct y7rrSS hoh ~ nf h,try
ers. Most our buyers are fair, square
dealers. but we occasionally have a
shipper here, who makes a business
Of asking something off the sale price
when he examines his purchase.
Sometimes it is due him, if the animal
is not as sold, but often it is simply
an attempt to get them cheaper Now
you try them at noon, If the buyer
wants to bush" you unjustly, simply
tear the sold" tag off and put your
horse in the ring again. We will sell
Represent your horse exactly as he is,
then If the dealer insists on your talk
ing something off the price, just put
him back and sell him over.
We want to play absolutely Square"
with both parties but we are going to
protect our consigners all we can
against Inscriptions dealers.
For our sale on Nov. "a, we will buy
horses Of all classes at the following
places on dates named: Eldon, Satur-
day, the 18th; Melrose, Monday, the
Goth; Moravia, Tuesday. the 21st;
Blakesburg, Wednesday. the 22d;
Floris, Thursday, the Esd.
We will buy in Ottumwa any day.
Write me or call me up by phone and
tell me what you have.
Office phone 444; residence, 424.
MORRIS WILLIAMS.
Baker Bldg, ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
LEGAL.
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of Fred
eric Dings, deceased.
To William Dings and TIME B.
Dings, Of st. Louis, Mo; Lena Jaccard
of Kansas City, Mo-; Emily B. Saw
veil, Of San Francisco, Cal; Charles
Dings. Amanda Dings, ]. F. Dings and
Caroline r. Dings, all of Ottumwa,
Iowa, and to whom it may concern:
You are hereb-- notified that the final
report 6 the undersigned Executor of
said estate will be filed in the Office
of the clerk of the district court of
Wapello county, Iowa, on or before the
18th day Of December, 1905, and un-
less you appear and show cause to
the contrary, if any there be, on o.
before said day as special ordered
by Hon. Frank w. Eichelberger, judge
said report will be approved and the
undersigned Executor discharged from
further duty and responsibility there
in. ]. A. Pallister,
Executor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 9Th day
of November, A. D., 1905, the UNDER
signed was appointed by the clerk of
the district court of Wapello county,
Iowa, administrator Of the estate of
Mary L. Leighton, deceased, late of
said county. All persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to the
undersigned. and those having claims
against the same will present them,
legally authenticated to said court for
allowance.
Dated, November 8, 1905.
A. G. Leighton,
Administrator.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
Notioe-Proof Of viii.

State of Iowa, wapello county, IS.
To all whom it may concern; No
tice is hereby given that an instru-
ment in writing purporting to be the
last viii and testament of Louisa L.
Peters, deceased, was Noy. II, 1905,
produced, opened and read by the I'M
dersigned, and Hon. Frank w. Eichel-
berger, judge. has fixed the second day
Of December, 1905, as the day for hear
ing proof in relation thereto.
Witness my official signature, with
the seal of said court hereto affixed,
this 18th day Of November, 1905.
Edwin DUNCAN,
Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

wANTED-AT ONCE, YOUNG MEN
for firemen ana brakemen; high
men get 500, become engineers at
$175; brakemen get $50, become
conductors at 5000 per month; in
structions by mail; send for particu-
lars; positions secured as soon as
competent best opening in the
United States; state age. National
Railway Training School, 66 Boston
Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
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WANTED.
INTERESTED

wANTED-ANYoNE INTERESTED
in studying social and economic
conditions in moral and intellectual
Improvement. in free thought and
free expression, send name and adj
dress at once to Miss Maude Jacobs.
Hayesville, Iowa, and receive free
some interesting literature, interest
ing information, and an introduction
to some interesting people. Spencer
Whitman Center. 223s Calumet Ave-,
Chicago, ILL.,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
FARM LOANS.

If you own Farm within one htln-
dred miles Of ottumwa, Iowa. and
wish to get a Loan on 1t, will fur
nish you the Money. All loans arr
made direct to me, and examine thu
security and pass on the title myself
so there is no waiting required.
J.F. WEBER,
Attorney at Law.
ottumwa, iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

451a acres of land in Phelps county,
Missouri, near Rolla, incumbered. S4od
Equity, $500. Will trade either tho
equity or clear for Ottumwa property
or live stock.
Stock of merchandise worth $1,000
to trade for Ottumwa property.
Want to Buy.
We want to buy Dain lot at once
Must be priced right and want it al
once.
House on North Side or rooms on
installments. Want to buy driving
horse. Must be worth the money. Alsa
want a good mich COW.
Sea rs or write.
LoWENBERG G. CO.
4 South Court St.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
WANTED @ 7o1ss M

To qualify for positions as Brakemen
and Firemen on Big Railroads all over
the United States. High wages, quick
promotion guaranteed as soon as quail
flied. We teach you the Standard Rules
and Signals, by mail, at your home
Write us today for full particulars.
Address,
THE NATIONAL. RAILWAY TRAIN
ING SCHOOL Unexpectedly
rs Boston Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

NOW IS THE TIME! SECURE A
place in the next excursion south
and west; it will be a mixed COM
pany of iadies and gentlemen. Fare
to Texarkana and return, $14.50; to
soloam Springs. s10.1o, and all other
points same proportion. See N. A.
Prentiss. SAG West Main street for
full particulars ON rates and 1850
acres free homestead. This Is one Of
the opportunities of your life time.
Don't miss 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

LOST - A DARK FUR ON THE
prairie road between Ottumwa
cemetery and Albert Bubles farm.
Finder please return to Courier
Office or Bee Hive hotel. All charges
will be paid.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
WANTED.

wANTED-25 CARS NEW CORN. 10
cars oats and 10 cars of good TIM
othy hay; track any station. Phone
or write, Harlie Yost, Libertyville,
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR sALE-16o ACRES. MILES
miles from McLoud, Oklahoma; ITO
acres cultivated; good house well,
outsbuildings; 10 acres orchard;
mail route and telephone. s25 per
acre. C. F. Reust, McLoud Okla
hon1a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR sALE-cHIcKENs. BARRED
Plymouth Rock Cockerels: fine large
ones, 75c throughout this month.
Mrs. W. III. Robertson. two miles
west Of Highland addition, Ottum,
wa. r. r. D. No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR RENT-FARM OF IT'S ACRES,
8 miles southwest Of Ottumwa- w.
k. Williamson, Taylor Bldg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
LOST.

FUR CoLLARETTE,
Monday afternoon near High Point
school house, on either the Blakes-
burg or old Amador roads. Finder
return to Pattersonls grocery at end
of Ward street car line.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR SALE DUROC JERSEY
swine, both sexes; prices reason
able. T. p. Box, Quincy avenue,
OttunlWa,.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

PUBLIC sALE-I WILL SELL AT
public auction, Saturday, Nov. 18th,
at my place in Agency. Iowa, the
following: 10 cords of stove wood,
10 bushels seed sweet corn 10 BUSH
els potatoes, lot Of household
goods, furniture, carpets. rugs, etc.
Tom Shear. auctioneer. William
Page, owner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

PUBLIC sALE-45 HEAD DURoC
Jersey swine at farm 1@ miles
southeast of Hedrick. Iowa, Satur-
day November IS, 100 p. m. George
Speirs or j. c. Speirs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR SALE = CHESTER WHITE
hogs. am making low prices on
low blocky, good boned Chester
White Pigs, both sexes, to reduce
stock, $3.50 to $500, weight 100 to
1870; also Rose and Single Comb
Brown Leghorn Cockerels at 75c
each. Bred from prize winners. Will
Michael, Selma, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR SALElPoLAND CHINA MALE
hogs Jas. Shields, ottumwa, R. F.
d. No. 5.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-25 ACRE FRUIT FARM.
inside city; cheap if sold soon. 0.
P. Pearson, Mystic, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

BRING YOUR HIDES AND FURs
to e. S. Fist. 220 South Market.
Highest cash price paid
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-FARM, KNOWN AS
the O'Malley farm. Call at Roth
Bros, Real Estate, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR RENT-160 ACRE FARM. FOUR
miles west of town; good buildings
and plenty of water. Inquire lib
North Ransom.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR SUBDIVISIONS LAND. $50
acres in Jackson county. north Of
Warren; fair soil, mostly level, no
stone, good markets, good water,
some improvements. Price $500 per
acre to close it out quick. F. G..
Warren, Warrens, Wis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR RENT-10o ACRE FARM, IA
miles southwest Of Kirkville. Mrs.
Mary Harris, corner Roemer and
Walnut avenue.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-FARMS. WE HAVE A
fine list of farms from SIS an acre
up Write for list. Long & Ray
mond, Blakesburg Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

FOR SALETwo-HoRSE POWER
gasoline engine at w. T. Hall & Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16
Lace Curtains

100 Pairs good Nottingham Lace Cur.
tains in nice patterns. Just as sale
l psif.. per .,. &. 42aac
$50 pairs splendid Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 8 yards long. 45 inches wide,
the best 81 and $1.25 co.
grade. Sale price, pair .COC
Escural Net Lace Curtains, extra wide
81 yards long, beautiful. designs, good
Price Price, s pair.. S .. so
We offer during this sale unlimited
choice of our fine $500 Gable Net.
Brussels Net, Point De Lux, Motifany,
Battenburg and Renaissance Lace
Curtains. OOs
az pOl pan -. OSOO
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-02-23
In ARKANSAS,
Our Travellers in the Southland do
Some Shivering.

Mrs. Belle Mobley tells of the re
cent blizzard and cold spell as view,
ed by them at their camp On the
White River. down in Arkansas. The
letter was a bit delayed in transit
but the dates will be recalled as
those during which we were suffering
to some extent in this locality. The
letter reads as follows:
White River, Ark, Feb. 8.-Deal
Herald:-We can have cold weather
in Arkansas, for last Friday, Feb. 8
the mercury went down to 10 degrees
above zero. 1t had sleeted nearly all
night Thursday night, and about sew
en- o'clock Friday morning began
showing and showed hard until noon
At 10 a. m. the slush ice commenced
running in the river, something the
old inhabitants tell US hasn't happen
ed here but once before in twenty-five
years. The ice at first was very
thin, being merely snow formed in
large cakes, but by five o'clock Sat
urday evening they had gathered to,
gethr, piled up and frozen until cakes
fully 2Ox30 feet ana three inches
thick were coming down. The river
was full Of them. They kept coming
until Sunday evening, when they stop.
ped, leaving the river perfectly clear
again.
Monday morning the sun came out
bright and stayed out nearly all day
but left the forest trees heavy with
sleet. Yesterday morning it began
sleeting and showing again; kept II
up until some time during the night
causing slush ice to float in the river
again. Friday the river along close
to the banks was almost black with
ducks. Lon and Charlie went out for
a half hour and when they returned
had twenty-three ducks.
Jan. 25th a pretty little gasoline
boat ran alongside and the captain
asked if they might "Intrude on ouI
camping grounds" They are a live
ly, jolly crowd, three men and their
wives and n young man, all from
EdwardsVille, Illinois. Guess we viii
not get lonesome or homesick.
Everybody well.
Mrs. Belle Mobley.