Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-11
sIGouRNEY.

Sigourney, Jan. 1O.--W. ]. Moore,
while wrestling with friends in front
Of the Armstrong meat market, Tues
day afternoon, had the misfortune to
fall and strike the back of his head
upon the frozen walk, which rendered
and carried into the Wertz restaurant,
where under the care of DR.. Lathrop
he revived a few minutes later.
The firm of Hanlon & Adams, on the
northwest corner of the square, has
dissolved partnership. The deal was
closed last Monday by which Mr..
Hanlon takes possession Of the place,
while Mr.. Adams retires from bust
ness. The invoicing was finished on
possession. The place will now be run
under the name Of w. c. Hanlon.
The g. A. RS and the Women's
Relief corps held public installation
at the G.. A. r. hall last Monday ev-
ening. After installation refreshments
and entertainment occupied the time
until a late hour. A good crowd was
In attendance and enjoyed a treat.
Rev. A. e. Jameson is the new
church here. He has commenced his
pastorate and expects to stay perma
nently. hi
DR.. Newson, of South English, was
caller in the citv Tuesday and put
In part of his time renewing friend
ships, while attending to business.
This is the week of prayer and the
four denominations that have united
to hold revival meetings have arranged
| for prayer meetings each evening this
| week but Saturday. Monday evening
! the meeting was held in the Baptist
church and lead by Rev. Martin, of
the Dfciples church. Tuesday evening
they met at the Presbyterian church,
led by Rev. Moore, of the Baptist
church. This evening they will meet
at the Methodist Episcopal church, led
by Rev. Palmer, of the Presbyterian
church; the subject will be 1.-THE I'm
saved Aroused to Seek Salvation"
Thursday evenin~ at the Disciples
church, led by Rev. Pace, of the NJ. E.
church; topic, Society Evangelical"
| Friday evening the meeting will be
| held at the Diciples church also, led
by 3. e. Phelps, of the Baptist church.
The meeting on this evening will COM
| mence one-half hour earlier than usual
F, SO as to give those in attendance a
| chance to attend the Keokuk County
| Farmers institute, which will be in
session at that time. Each of the four
churches has selected four ushers to
| have charge Of the seating during the
series of meetings, and they will ar
range among themselves for divi-
sion Of the work. Hs but four will
serve at time. The meetings will
be held in the Baptist church, as their
building has large seating capacity, a
good heating plant and the church
building Is centrally located in the
center of the population Of the town,
The finance committee have been
working quite steadily for the last
two days, and though considerably
discouraged on the start they report
a successful solicitation now.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds is on the
sick list.
drawn to serve during the coming
February term Of court: Harley Adj
ans, Of Benton township; Elmer AL
Ian, Adams; John Runge, Van Buren,;
Henry Benke, German; W. d. Bam-
ford, East Lafayette; John Friedrich
Clear Creek; II. A. Watts, Benton; D
NJ. Storms, Sigourney; Charles Brol-
liar, East Lancaster; Dan Dill, Lib
erty; W. ?; OFT, Benton; Stephen
Prairie; Albert Sheridan, West Ian
caster; A. H. Dawson, Washington;
Andrew Hoffman, German; A. G. Red
man, Benton; c. w. Hanley, Liberty,
Joe Clarahan, German; w. N. Var
Tuyl, West English River; G. G. Beall
West Lancaster; Peter Heisdoffer
Clear Lake; J. w. Patterson, Jackson;
w. s. Dunn, Steady Run. Judge Glenn
ents will sit upon the bench and Mrs
Nell D. Needham is the court reporter
The volume of business it is though
will be light, as so much has been done
at the two previous terms of the win
ter.
i B. Bean, of North English, was her,
on business Tuesday. Mr.. Bean will
move to Keokuk county soon. He 1.
to take charge Of the Savings banl
at Webster.