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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
FRAUD is UNCOVERED.
Arrests Follow Investigation Of condl-
dtions on Great Western.


Des Moines, Dec. 10-With the ar
rest of ]. B. Hollenshors, roadmaster
II the Great Western division between
IS Moines and Oelwein, at MARSHALL
town yesterday. the officials of that
railroad have, they allege, broken a
chain of conspiracy which has for the
last several years caused the road to
lose several thousand of dollars annual
ly. Hollenshors is held on the charge
of conspiracy, it being alleged that
while acting in the capacity of road
master he permitted the forging of
time checks and was a party to a
scheme whereby fictitious checks were
sent TO Waterloo, there cashed and the
money divided up among those who
had hand in the deal.
The arrest of Hollenshors at Mar
shalltown yesterday morning, is the
second chapter to the story of the ar
rest of w. " Sibert at Cedar Falls a
few days before. The claim is made
that these men worked hand in hand
and were responsible for the defraud-
ing of the company to a considerable
extent. AS soon as placed under ar
rest Hollenshors asked for hearing
and he was brought before Justice
Clerk, where, on arraignment, he was
held under bonds of $780, Bonds were
furnished by H. A. Morris of Mel
bourne, who deposited that amount in
Melbourne bank in the name Of the
court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
PLEASANT HOME.

Pleasant Home, Dec. Married, at
the Pleasant Home parsonage, Sunday.
December q Lloyd Smith and Miss
Title Chance, Rev. Randolph off1ciat-
ing. They were accompanied by En-
met Smith and Miss Lulu Harlan. The
groom Is son Of Marion Smith and
is successful farmer. The bride Is
the daughter Of John Chance and is a
charming young woman, well beloved
by all who know her.
The series of meetings which have
been in progress at the church during
the past three weeks, still continue.
On account of the inclemency of the
weather the attendance has not been
very large.
Herbert Willard has moved to Of
tumwa. where he will reside the COM
ing winter.
Miss Clara Lathrop OF Bidwell led
the Endeavor service Sunday evening.
Charley Harlan is on the sick list.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Her DREAM OF
LOVE HAS FADED
MARRIED BLISS Is MARRIED TWO
WEEKS AFTER THE
I CEREMONY
Mrs. Mary Ambridse Asks Divorce
Because of Cruel and Inhuman
Treatment-state Asks Continuance
Of e. H. Skinner Case.

After two weeks of married life her
dream of happiness faded, says Mrs
Mary Armkridge in her petition for a
divorce filed today In the Office Of the
clerk Of the district court. She states
that she and her husband, James A.
ArmDridge, were married in Ottumwa
July 2S. In less than two weeks after
the ceremony she alleges he struck
her with his fists and abused her and
cursed her. On October 90 he used her
SO badly, she claims, that she was
afraid he was going to kill her as he
threatened to do. Then she left him.
she states. Now she asks for divorce
and that her maiden name be restored
to her
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11

His desire for drink disappears abso-
lutely and he will even abi1or the very
sight and smell Of whisky.
The vigor he has wasted away by
drink will be restored to him, and his
health and strength and cheerfulness
will return to brighten your home.
most violent cases in days time. This
fact is proven by many ladies who have
tried 1t.
Mrs. Matte Balkins. vanceburg, KY,
says:
my husband took two doses of your
medicine about five months ago and
has not taken drink. or had any de-
sire for liquor since then. Our home Is
SO different now"
Mrs. Mabel link, r. F. D. No. 6, Sal
EN-, Oregon, says:
"Myshnsband has not touched liquor
since ! gave him the sample package
of your Golden Specific"
Save your loved one from premature
death and the terrible consequences of
the drink curse and save yourself from
poverty and misery.
1t costs absolutely nothing to try.
Send your name and address to DR. j.
w. Haines. 1870 Glenn Building Gin
cinnati, Ohio, and he will at once send
you a free package of the marvellous
Golden Specific in a plain, sealed wrap
per.
He will also send you the strongest
conclusive proof of what blessing 1t
has been to thousands of families.
Send for free trial package of Gold.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11

ton. Also during these seven years
friends of the family have kept up the
payments on Andrew Olson's insur.
ance policy.
Proceedings Are Instituted.
In the August term of court proceed.
ings were instituted to legally adiudi.
cate the matter Of Olson's life or
death. In the meantime every effort
has been made to find trace of him
and notices addressed to him have
been published in many newspapers.
After the matter hal been taken into
court. Judge G. w. Vermilion pro.
scribed the legal notice to be publish.
ed and this first step IVES taken lead.
ing toward the lawful killing Of An.
drew Olson.
Court Kills Olson.
Finally the case came up before
Judge F. w. Eichelberger and the
court legally and lawfully killed Olson,
and he is now just as dead as far as
the law is concerned, as if the physi.
clans certificate were issued.
His friends are fully convinced that
he is dead and it is believed by some
that he met his death in the great
Galveston flood though there is no evi.
dence to establish this fact.
1t was Stated by Miss Olson's attor.
neys that proceedings looking to-
ward the collection of the amount of
his policy from the fraternal order Of
which he was a member will be in.
stituted at once.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
eRIDlRoN CLUB DIMES.
Twenty-Third Annual Dinner of News.
paper Men.

1
Washington, D. c., Dec. 1o.-with
the President Of the United States and
the vice president. with the ambassa-
doris from Italy, Great Britain, Rus
STA and Japan, with the speaker of
the house, senators and representa-.
tiEes and with many Of the great
captains of industry present, the TWEEN.
ty-third annual dinner of the Gridiron
club Saturday night marked the high
tide Of the clubs prosperity and it's
achievements. Throughout gentle sa-
tire, burlesque and straight comedy
were the dominating notes.
Throughout the dinner, bulletins
we're read from the White house by diff
ferent members of the club, outlining
possible cabinet changes. at the end
of which the club members sang to
the tune Of Hes a Jolly Good Eel
low"
mo More Cabinet Changes"
No more cabinet changes,
No more cabinet changes,
No more cabinet changes,
Till Roosevelt changes his mind.
There were songs without number,
the President, Taft, Shaw, and Fair.
banks being introduced with character
istic melodies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
FIREMEN's BANQUET.
Entertainment at Charlton a Grand
Success,

Entertainment at Charlton Grand
Success.
Charlton, Dec. 6.-The flremen's ban
quet and entertainment last evening
was a grand success in every particu-
lar in spite Of the inclemency OF the
weather. The supper was all that any
one could ask. Following is the pro-
gram as rendered:
Standardization orchestra.
Address-Rev. Evans.
Song by five little girls.
Solo-Prof. Downing.
Recitation-Helen McGoughy.
Instrumental duet-Margaret and
Dogma Johnson.
Solo--Miss Stoddard.
Address-Rev. Dunkleberger.
Solo-Fred Stafford.
Presentation of diplomas-Hon. j. II.
Darrah.
Every number on the program was
fine and much talent was showed
Messrs. Samuel Book, Arthur Ketch-
UNI and James Hickman were granted
their ten-year diplomas for continuous
service
The net proceeds will amount to
about 5000.
Other News Items.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Huston of Russell
were visiting in the city last evening
and attended the firemen's banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pleasant Cackler Of
Norwood were in the city Wednesday.
Miss Anna White went to WOODBURY.
Wednesday for few days visit
d. M. Gentry went to Winterset this
morning on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Adams Of Pella
arrived Wednesday for visit
Rev. Palmer was called to Pleasant
Vile Wednesday to preach a funeral
sermon.
Ed Northcut Of Centerville is spend
ing a few days in the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Ames Gets Champion Steer.

Chicago, Dec. SIT was announced
definitely last night that Peerless
Wilton, the thirty ninth defender, the
grand champion steer of the show, will
be taken to the Iowa State college to
be fed for next years exposition. A
number Of the stock yards officials
wished to purchase the animal for
slaughter in order to observe prece-
dence, but Professor Curtiss, in charge
of the Iowa exhibit, decided to allow
the calf to live at least one year longer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
BoNAPARTE,

Bonaparte, Dec. S.-Mrs. Mary Ran
dali returned to her home in Canton,
ILL.,, yesterday after an extended visit
at the home Of her cousin, q. T. Cox,
an dfamily.
Miss Mary Council of Des Moines
is guest at the #. M. Sturdivant
home.
Frank Shinbloom went to Fairfield
yesterday for visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Morrison and lit
tie son left Friday for their new home
near Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Elmer Stahl and baby have re-
turned to their home in Keokuk, after
q short visit with relatives here.
Messrs. Herman Busse, William
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
BLOOMFIELD REBEkAHs.
Leaders Named for Coming Year
Other News.

Other News.
Bloomfield. Dec. 10.-At the regular
mueeting Of Rebekah Lodge No. 1 Of
the World Friday the following officers
were elected:
MI. Addie Wilkinson-Noble grand.
Mrs. Lou Wilkinson-Vice grand.
Mrs. Mollie Owens-Recoroing secre-
tary.
Ms. William Dunlap Financial sec
rotary.
Mrs. I. N. Treasurer.
AT the close of the BUSINESS session
an oyster supper was served and a
very enjoyable social hour was spent.
On Friday evening the A. o. u. w.
lodge elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
Master Workmcn-William Songer.
Foreman-Ray Colvin.
Overseer-Bert Morrow.
Recorder. q. DeVault
Financie--J. R. Sheaffer.
Receiver-T. G. Cree.
. ~
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every suddenly, having only been i'll for
few hours. Mrs. Knowles is survived
by two brothers, j. A. c. Hickman and
L. S. Hickman Of Pearl River, N. Y.
Guy Hickman, nephew of Mrs.
Knowles passed through the city last
evening erroute to Keokuk, where he
will attend the funeral services.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Drunkards Cured
In "a Hours
Any Lady Can Cure the Most Violent
Drunkard Secretly at Home.
To Prove 1t, A Free Trial Package /
Sent Sealed to All Who Write.

Let no woman despair. The sure
quick, permanent cure for drunkenness
has been found.
It is Golden Specific. 1t has no odor
It has no taste. Just little is put in
the drunkard's cup Of coffee or tea, or
in his food. He will never notice it.
he will be cured before he realizes 1t,
and he will never know why he aban-
doned the taste for liquor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Nominations in Senate.

Washington, Dec. 10.-The President
sent to the senate today the following
ominations: Comptroller of the cur
,ncy, William P. Ridgeley of Illinois;
ivil engineer to be chief of the bureau
Of yards and docks, with rank of rear
admiral, Harry H. Rousseau; colonel to
be brigadier general, William S. Muse.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11

Lackey and William Whitlock were
Pennington visitors yesterday.
Louis Ballien has returned home
from Kewanee, III.
L Il. Swisher Of Brighton was a
Bonaparte visitor Thursday.
Harrison Blackledge Of Keosauqua
was in town yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Asks Continuance.

The trial of the case of the state of
Iowa VS.. E. H. Skinner, charged with
fraudulent banking, is assigned for this
afternoon. When court convened at
1870 o'clock County Attorney w. w.
Epps filed motion for continuance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Five Dollars In Gold
FOR
THREE EARS OF CORN

The Citizens Savings Bank is again
nxious to see who raises the 5est
sorn in Wapello county. Five dollars
gold will be given as prize to the
ierson bringing in the best three ears
of corn to our bank before Deem
oer 10.
Competent judges will make the
award
We invite you to do your banking
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11
Mrs. A r. Knowles.

Word has been received in the CITY
telling of the death of Mrs A. r.
Knowles of Keokuk, which occurred
Saturday at the home of her nephew
H. r. Hickman, who resides in Keokuk
Mrs Knowles was well known in Of.
tumwa. having resided at Ala Third
street for some time. Her death came
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-11

ton. Also during these seven years
friends of the family have kept up the
payments on Andrew Olson's insur-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-27
Christmas Around
the World

HRISTMAS day begins in the
far off Pacific under the Ameri-
can flag at Samoa. 1t ends on
American soil under the Stars
and Stripes that now wave over the
Hawaiian Islands. In the Samoan ISL
ands, however, our flag divides honors
with both the British and German en-
blems. The Samoans remain in the
background while their protectors"
salute their respective flags, but the
foreign formalities of the day over, the
whites adjourn to banquets of indiges-
tible plum pudding, while the Samoans
turn to their native poi, passing the
savory dish around until all are
worked up to state of excitment
commensurate with the idea of how
Christmas should be celebrated in the
Tropics.
A few hours later the sound of mus
kerry arouses our soldier boys in the
Philippines to the knowledge that
Christmas is dawning, while the bells
of the churches summon the devOut
Philippines to early mass. Almost
simultaneously, the 100000 native
Christians in Japan begin their celebra-
ton of the day in manner no way
different from that of their white
brothers in America. But across the
Yellow Sea, in China, Christmas be.
comes serious affair. On this day all
the high functionaries and officials pay
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-27

dustry alone, the science of chemistry
has made progress that, tho often
unnoticed, far outranks some of our
most modern inventions. In the whole
process of the industry we find nothing
that is "airy-fairy" in nature; every
thing is substantial and every step
spells success and accomplishment
Next to the paper industry, our
packers have availed themselves of
this boon in the conservation of waste
and energy about as much as any other
one industry. We have heard all sorts
of fantastic stories of "Packingtown,"
and while we know much of what has
been said is pure fiction, if not poor
fiction, it is well-known fact that we
consume almost daily, some food, some
liquid, drug or stlmulant, that, did we
know it's source or composition, would
give us something akin to NAL de naer.
Imagine, if you can, eating the horns,
hoofs, sinews and hides of cattle. We
would not think of eating it, you will
say. Yet this is exactly what we do,
but we get "poetic" about it and give
it different name, baptizing it as
strawberry jellie or raspberry gelatine.
And what is more, if these things do
not seem to agree with our stOmachs,
we go to our physician and get little
pepsin, this perhaps having been ex-
tracted from the digestive glands of
the same animal that furnished that
delicious raspberry jam or gelatine.
could 60 on indefinitely with these
examples, but l realize that our sick
Call is already quite long, and rather
than increase it l will only state that
tho these Things seem injurious and
unfit for consumption, they are decid-
eddy not so. The pure food laws per-
nit them, and people will have them
so there does not seem to be the danger
we would think there is. This is
modern life. ALI around us, day by
day, this tearing down and building uI
process goes on. What we discard to-
day we may need tomorrow, indeed, il
may be necessary for our very exist
ence tomorrow. There is great OBJ
, ject lesson that is furnished us in THU
process, namely, to preserve the sur
plus of one day for the necessity of thu
next. To waste not may imply tt
: want not, but as there must be waste
/, there is also providential agency O
reconstruction that utilities waste
: America has often been called 9Th
: land of wastefulness" in addition t.
} many more attractive and flatterini
!. names, but as we are the creates
! country on earth in all other respects
d why not also in waste and its utiliza
8 tionp We might as we'll be the Who'll
Q hog. E. w. M.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-27
The Block System.
ME recent disaster upon the
Southern Railway, in which
the highest official of that road

OOuCucFu halfway, III WulCH
the highest official of that road
met death, is claimed to have
been due to the improper handling of
the block system by the operator. To
a great many outside of railroad circles
the construction and working of the
block system is perhaps unknown. In
the standard book of rules, block is,
a piece of track between defined limits
governed and controlled by signals.
One of the strictest of rules is: mo
train, under any circumstances, must
be allowed to follow passenger train
in the block until the block is reported
clear and unoccupied." If this rule
had been obeyed, the wreck upon the
Southern would not have occurred.
Freight trains are allowed to follow
one another. in some blocks. Such
blocks are known as "Permissive
Blocks" There are other blocks in
which are curved and difficult pieces of
track, where only one train at time is
allowed. They are known as " Positive
or absolute Blocks" How then with
plain rules, based upon common sense,
to guide them, do operators make mis-
takesp Oarelessness and incompetency.
Each has its own indiyiduel cause. A
division of railroad is one hundred
and fifty miles long, we will say. The
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-27

found in each and every home in Italy. |
In Spain and Portugal the day passes
very much as in Italy.
Among the Germans, Christmas is,
of course, the great festival of the year.
There was born the Christmas-tree,
while in England the Yule-log and the
mistletoe reign supreme.
In Switzerland, Christmas is ceIe-
brated in the French, Italian and Ger
man way. In one canton, Kris Kringle
visits from house to house, the Christ
Child on his shoulder, with presents
for good little boys and girls and
switches for those who have not been
so good during the year.
In the Austrian Alps the simple
peasants believe that the beasts of bur-
den are given speech during Christmas
Eve, and the peasants disguised as ami
mails haunt the homes of the rich, de-
manding presents.
In the Swiss towns near Italy the
village carpenters build manger in
each home in which rests the waxen
b0mbinlo. Priests in white march from
house to house blessing the Holy Child
and as they leave the feasting begins.
In fact, almost every kind of Christmas
festivity may be seen side by side In
Switzerland, for the American and
English colonies add their customs to
those of the multi-populated little
republic.
Christmas Day is almost over for the
rest of the world when it dawns upon
the good New Englanders. Turkey
and trimmings make the feast here as
in the South, but while the New Eng
landers preserve the sanctity of the
day, in the South it is the time when
the small boy looks in his stockings
for the packs Of crackers and the
bundle of skyrockets which he knows
he will lind there. 3
The 4th of July is too hot day to
celebrate in the South. Therefore, the
glorious Fourth aud : Christmas are
rolled into one in the land of Dixie.
Christmas bids us good-by at Homo
{ lulu and sinks into the ocean. In
Honolulu the little boys and girls de
not write to Santa for Christmas pres
ents. They telephone, as there art
more telephones in this little city thar
, in any place of its size in the whole
, wide world. 1t is doubtful if there il
) a house In Honolulu that is not sup
} piled with telephone. Santa is called
up by the children over the phone ant
2 told what he shall bring for Christmas
] On Christmas morning he is thanket
! over the 'phone and at night the littl
e ones telephone their friend good-by TO
D another year until he once more begin
8 his round from his home in the broa,
: Pacific.-By Alexander Hume Ford
Q in The Travel Magazine.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
TROOPS AND MINERS
Fo ,ght Pitched Battle at o. K. Mine.
One Trooper Badly Hurt.
sn.cial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
It. Carmel.-~ Pa, April 3O.-State
trC BPS and the constabularly and one
hu idred foreign miners fought a
pit he'd battle at the o. X. Mines to-
day.
One trooper was badly hurt.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
A NEGRO BRUTE
ATTEMPTS CRIME
LOCKS THREE SMALL CHILDREN
IN HOUSE, SETS 1T ON FIRE,
AND COMMITS ASSAULT.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
May King, KY, April 30-An un
known negro assaulted the thirteen
year-old daughter of Richard Roberts
during the absence of the parents
He barred three smaller children in
the house, which he set on fire. A
passer-by saved the children from be.
ing burned alive.
A posse is searching for the negro
and If captured he will be lynched.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
ExTRAVAeANcE CHARGED
InS Distribution of Food Supply Il
Frisco.-Many Refused Work.

81 .cial to the Herald.
oakland, Cal, April SO.-Charges of
ex cavagances are made in the meth
cd of distribution of supplies. Seven
tn usand tons of food have been dis
tri uted within the past ten days.
he city has been redistricted
our hundred men in the bread line
to, ay were offered employment at
tW, dollars per day. Four accepted.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
=R IN THIS PART OF TEXAS TAKING PRESS DIsPI
TWO MORE SHOCKS
IN SAN FRANCISCO
TstS MoRNlNG.-SMALL DAMAGE
WAS DONE BY coLLAPSlNe
WALLS IN BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
san Francisco, April 3O-Two dis
til ct earthquake shocks were felt
heee again this morning. Small dam
as. was done. by the collapse Of walls
in me burned business district of the
cilS No fatalities are reported. The
slack was especially noticeable in
III low districts, where the shocks
~tre more serious.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
DUTY NOT SUSPENDED
On Building Material in Favor of San
Francisco.-Reduce Profits.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c., April 30.-Wat-
son of Indiana, Republican member
of the committee on ways and means,
says the committee will probably re-
fuse to suspend the duty on building
materials for the benefit of the San
Francisco sufferers, because such ac-
ton would in all probability lessen
the profits of the dealers in brick and
lumber.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
SrIial TO the Herald.

: Cleveland, Ohio. April 8O.-H. 9.
louise, president of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railroad, Texas di-
vision, died here this morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
STRAWBERRIES.

In any quantity, for preserving, etc.
All orders left at or phoned to the ice
factory will be promptly filled. Der.
ries will be delivered to any part Of
city. Phone 70.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-30
AMERICANS LEAD.
American Athletes in the oIympian
Games are Far Ahead.

Special to the Herald.
Athens, Greece, April 3O.-The
American athletes lead in the olym-
plan games with thirty-seven points.
Sweden has twenty-three, Greece
nine, France eight, Hungary three,
Austria and Finland one each.