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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25

Mass, says: I'm
1898 l was suffering
so with sharp pains
in the small Of the
back and had such
frequent dizzy spells
that l could scarcely
get about the house.
The urinary pas
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
A Dampener.

From the New York Weekly.
neutrality-suspicious. sale-GoinS!
Going. Gone Here. sir. it's yours.
Great bargain. sir. The frame alone is
worth TIL price.
Con.oisseui-ripping out the picture
The raine was what l wanted.-New
Hork Weekly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
WHO SHE WAS
SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF LYDIA E. PINKHAM
a True Story of How the Vegetable Compound
Had Its Birth and How the 'Panic Of '73'' Caused
1t to be Offered for Public Sale in Drug Stores.

This remarkable woman. whose
maiden name was Estes. was born in
Lynn, Mass. February 9th. 1919, COM
ing from IA good old Quaker family.
For some years she taught school, and
became known as u oma of an alert
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
Insurance Pointer.

Insurance Superintendent. suspiciously-
How did your husband happen to die SO
soon after getting insured for IL large
amount?
Widow-He worked himself to death try
Ang to pay the premiums.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
A Lively Catch.

From Harper's Weekly.
Mrs. S. And so you are to leave us.
Bridget? And what are you going to o q"
Bridget. Please. mum. I'm goini; to ge.
married."
Mrs. S. Dear me. Isn't tina rather
sudden? Who is the happy man"'
Bridget. "Dou o remember. num-, me
askin' you about four weeks ago to go to
the funeral of a friend? Well, ] do be yoin'
to marry the ccrpse's husband. Sure. he
told me then 1 wuz the life O. the party"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
Tale of Travellers.

From the New York Weekly.
First Traveler-While in Africa l
faced two lions. a tiger and three ele-
plants. in the same jungle-and I'm
alive yet.
Second Traveler-Huh! That's MOTH
ing. While in Texas l bowed to a
girl that three Mexicans We're in love
with.-New York Weekly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
Mark rwain's Story for schooIboy

From Harier's Weekly.
Mark Twain on MS last visit to his old
ho~me.Hannibai, Missouri-told to the
school childr. ii Il true story about n school,
boy.
This boy" he said, "awoke one morn
ing very i'll. His groans alarmed the house
hrld. The doctor was sent for. and came
,ost-haste.
We'll said the doctor. as he entered
the sick-room. what is the trouble?'
"A pain in my side, said the boy.
"A pain in the head?'
Yes. sir
lis the right hand stif?'
"A little
How about the right foot?'
That's stiff. too
The doctor winked at the boys mother.
Well he said. you're pretty sick. But
you'll be able to go to school on Monday.
Let me see. today is Saturday. and
is today Saturday. said the boy in a
vexed tone. L thought 1t was Friday
Half an hour later the boy declared
himself healed. and got up. Then they
packed him off to school, for it was Friday,
after ALL
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
Worth KNOWING

that .Allcock's are the original ana
only genuine porous plasters, all other
so-called porous plaSters are limitations
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-25
AN EVERYDAY STRUGGLE.
Many Won,en Garry the Heavy
Load of kidney sickness.

Mrs. E. ~. Wright of 172 Main
Chicago eagle., 1906-05-19
$05O.OOO
COOK COUNTY 40 GOLD BONDS
Netting the Investor per annun, 365% Interest


Comptroller
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
He will leave with Mrs. Dunlavey fol

He will leave with Mrs. Dunlavey fol
that city in a short time.
Master Glenn Van Duyn, of Des
|Moines, is visiting at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. Will Ritchie.
Mrs. Henry Curaway returned on
Tuesday from Canton, ILL.,. where She
has been spending three months with
relatives. She was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Louise Harder, who
will visit her for a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Taylor left Tues
day for Little River, Kansas, to spend
three weeks with Mrs. Taylor's Sis
ter, Mrs. Eta Brou1ard, while Sena-
tor Taylor Is convalesctng from his res
cent illness.
Robert Mcclure, OF Troy. who res
Gently purchased the M. Brenneman
residence property, will move his fam-
ily to that place this week, Nj.
Brenneman will move into the Aaron
Plank home on the college block.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. X. Herr left Tues-
day for Memphis, Tenn, to spend ten
days with their daughter. Mrs. I'll. Fl
Johnson.
Miss Alma Allender will enter thu
public school for the first time aftei
serving a few years in other schoola
in the county. The school has been
working successfully during the year
and the instructors are men and wo-
men who set high stands which they
will strive to realize In the next years
work.
Miss sena Swift, Of Centerville, is
enjoying a weeks vacation from her
duties Is a teacher in the public
school and Is visiting her mother at
this place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
IOWA TO HAVE sANiTARiuM.
Continued from Page ~
under the law appropriating $4,000
only wing Of such a structure can
be built to begin with.
Who May Be Admitted.

Only patients afflicted with pulmon-
ary tuberculosis in the incipient stage.
and who show a reasonable probability
OF Improvement by treatment may be
received at the sanitarium. Persons
who wish treatment must file an ap-
pltcatfon, must submit to examination
and must be a resident of the state
When applicants are accepted, after
examination. and there is no room at
the sa1litarium, they shall be record
ed and admitted in successive order.
The sanitarium is to be open for all
patients, but all patients who are able
to pay, shall be charged such rate
monthly as the board of control may
ix. not exceedino the average actual
per capita cost Of care, treatment and
maintenance. AIN sums so collected
shall by the board of control be COW
cred into the state treasury. Ex-
penses of transportation shall be paid
by the state if patients are INDECENT.
The law says that the board Of con-
troll and the superintendent shall APP
point physiciaps inlA such localities in
.ie state as they max deem proper
whose duty shall be to examine all
persons who apply to them, and who
h superintendent to be admitted as
patients in the s%anitarium, provided,
however, that the applicant shall in
each case pay said examining physi-
clan the sum of So which shall be in
full for such examination. The exan-
lining physicians shall be graduates of
a medical college school in good
standing under the laws Of Iowa, and
shall be selected, so far as is practice
able, because of his experience with
the knowledge of pulmonary diseases.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05

legislature is not in session, an
changes in the plans are desired, bu
will incur a large expenditure, tn
trustees and regents must get tn
unanimous consent Of the executiv
council to make the changes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
News boy-Miss Minnie Loeb.

r- ooJ-VlASS 4h4lllllC LUIGI.
Preceding the entertainment the
regular business meeting was held, in
which the president appointed Mrs.
Flora McAchran, Mrs. Phillips and
Mrs. Rose Rominger as the committee
to prepare the year book for the en-
suing ear. On the motion Of Mrs.
Ella Herman it was decided to pur-
chase ten tickets for the high school
art exhibition to be placed in the
bands Of Miss Minnie Evans for dis
tribution among such pupils of the
public schools as might otherwise fail
to attend. Miss Sena Swift, Of Cen
~terville, being present, made a short
talk, bringing greeting from the Cen
terville chapter. The society adj
journed to meet April 16 at the home
of Mrs. w. j.. Steckel.
Personal and otherwi.c.
William Hull and daugh Or, Mrs.
Middleston left Tuesday for Pierre, s.
D., where they have purchased prop
erty and will make their future home
Mrs. D. H. Payne left Tuesday for
Burlington to spend a month with her
daughter, Mrs. J.. A. Glendening.
F.\H. Roberts left Tuesday for Ft.
Dodge, where his marriage to Miss
Mary Smith of that city will take
place on Thursday.
w. A. Dunlavey has been elected
principal of the public school at Mt.
Sterling, which opens April is. A
spring term Of two months vii be fol-
lowed by a fall term of six months.
Mr.. Dunlavey has made a fine record
as teacher and the principalshih of the
school was an unsolicited COMM inent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
CAN RuT-sHE CAN'T.
CONTINUED from Page ~

feat Of the proposition for municipal
operation.
OF the thirty-ive aldermen elected
yesterday Mayor Dunno claims nine-
teen are avowed champions Of NUM-
cipal ownership. The faction opposed
to municipal ownership declares they
still hold control of the council.
Besides the municipal ownership
the issue was made in many alder
manic contests Of whether the saloon
licenses will be $500 or $1,000. The
low figure was in existence up to
March 5, when the council passed the
ordinance raising the amount to
$1,000.
Liquor Interests Defeated.
The liquor interests made a strong
fight against every alderman up for
reelection who had voted for a license
of 81, 900. Of the fifteen men against
whom they put their influence twelve
were elected and three defeated. OF
the nine aldermen up for reelection
who voted for a continuance of the
5000 license all yer reelected. There
is little danger, however, that the
high license will be repealed.
The votes in several of the wards
we're so close it probably will require
the official canvass to determine the
result. but the probabilities are the re
publicans will have a majority OF
three or four.
The old council consisted of thirty
seven republicans. thirty-two demo
Gratis and one Independent.
Correct Election Figures.
Following are the correct figures or
the election:
Total vote cast on the question Of
municipal ownership, 231,171. OF this
12O,911 was in favor of municipal op
Grafton and 110,260 against. In order
to become binding, the proposition tc
operate should have reached 13S,703
The proposition to issue $75,000,00(
street railway certificates carried By
a vote of 110,Oos, against 106, $3.50. The
Question of public policy carried BY
111,862 to 0S,025.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05

miners mel in secret session to pre-
pare their scale committeeman for the
sessions that are depended upon to fur
nish a solution for the mining situation
In Iowa. These meetings were held at
8 o'clock, two hours in advance of the
reconYening of the joint conference.
When that meeting was called to order
the first business was the adoption of
the report of a special committee of
six, on rules and order of business.
This report has two chief items, one of
which Is the provision that the unit
rule shall govern each side, and the
other that the sessions of the joint
scale committee shall be open only to
members of the committee and alter.
mates. The unit rule provision means
that the majority of each side shall de.
termine The position of that side as a
whole; in other words, that there shall
be no split either of the miners or the
operators.
The Emergency Men.
Yesterdays session of the joint con
ference was devoted to a mere spar
ring for time. Senator H. l.. Water
man of Ottumwa, president Of the OPP
orators association and their leader
on the floor of the joint conference
and scale committee, was called tc
Chicago yesterday and the operators
did not want to make a move until his
return to Iowa. Accordingly they de
layed going to the conference unit
nearly 8 o'clock and when they die
get there they secured an adjourn
ment until 4 o'clock. From that time
until the adjournment for the day at 6
o'clock. they discussed the question Of
emergency men with the miners. The
arrangement made on Saturday, where
by the miners agreed to furnish meI
TO keep the mines in repair during the
suspension, was construed by them te
expire at midnight last night. The
operators accepted this construction
but asked that the arrangement be
continued until an agreement shall be
made or q strike shall be declared.
The miners refused to consider such
In arrangement unless the emergency
men should be paid on the 1903 scale
while the operators offered to pay
them on whatever scale should b.
adopted at the present conference
This brought out a great deal of ora
tory but President John P. White o
the miners finally came to the from
with an offer to furnish the necessar.
men, to be paid on the 1905 scale un
til an agreement is made or found tt
be impossible. If the latter is fount
to be the case the wages for the emer
gency mel shall be determined b.
President Whitel for the miners ant
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
BOY KILLS HIS SISTER.
Eight-Year-old In Mock HoId-Up
Shoots Four-YearoId Playmate.

B%elleville, ILL.,, April 3.-Henry
Skaer. s years Of age, while playing
hold-up, shot and instantly killed Ma
tilda, his 4.year-old sister, Sunday
night while the parents of the chill
dren were absent at church. The boy
found a revolver his father kept in
the bureau as protection against the
burglars who have been raiding homes
here. He commanded his sister to
throw up her hands, following as
closely as he could the pictures in
sensational papers Of such robberies,
and in his excitement pulled the trig.
ger, the bullet crashing through the
brain of the little girl. When the pa.
rents returned they found their daugh-
ter dead and the boy whimpering and
badly frightened, hidden in a corner
of the bedroom,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
the directors Of the corporation
through their union.
The present wage scale will remain
in effect until next January.
TERM ARE EXTENDED.
Continued from Page ~

legislature is not in session, and
changes in the plans are desired, but
will incur a large expenditure, the
trustees and regents must get the
unanimous consent Of the executive
council to make the changes.
To Restrict Withdrawals.
Heretofore the educational institu-
ton t~reasurers have drawn the funds
accruing from the collection of the
millage taxes as soon as transmitted
to the state treasury. This will be
stopped by the senate amendments re-
ferred to. if, the house concurs in
them. The treasurers hereafter will
not be allowed to draw from the state
treasury any funds unless on affidavit
that their expenditure is necessary i'm
mediately..
This looks like a small matter. 1t
means that the states funds will re-
main in the state treasury and draw
interest up to the last possible moment
whereas now the funds are trans.
ferred to local banks at Iowa City,
Ames and Cedar Falls and deposited
until needed without interest. The
state a few years ago on motion of
Lewis of Page, enacted a law requir-
ing the banks holding the state funds
to pay interest thereon. Much money
will be saved by the operation of the
amendment referred to.
Senatorial Re-distrieting Plan.
The senate had a warm tilt over the
question of when to consider the sena.
torial district plan proposed by the
committee or senatorial districts
yesterday.
The committe of which Senator
Bruce is the chairman has worked all
winter on a plan for re-districting the
senatorial districts Of the state to re-
move the inequalities in population.
At present n district in northwestern
Iowa has $1,000 people and one in
southeastern Iowa has only 1000 peo-
pie. 1t was commended and has been
contended by the people of north
western Iowa for many years that this
is eminently unfair.
"A subcommittee composed of Sena-
tor Grast, Senator Whine and others
were set to work on the task of get.
ting up an equalized bill. 1t reported
yesterday. Criticism was offered be-
cause it Lad not made a report be-
fore and vigorous protest against pro-
ceeding to consider the measure was
offered by Senator Lambert one of the
senators affected by the proposed plan
and members Of the sitting committee
including Jamison and Molsberry,
while Senator Dowell also stood for
referring the lining to the sitting COM
mittee.
The proposed bill changes sixteen
district and leaves thirty-four the way
they are. The Cedar and Jones dis
trict was affected and Senator Lam.
bert insisted that it was not fair to
spring a proposition of that character
so suddenly. He demanded time for
consideration and since there was no
time before adjournment he proposed
that the bill be committed to the
sitting committee. This was done and
1t is thought in some quarters that
the measure may lever see the light
OF day again.
Leon Brown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
NEW INTERURBAN
oTTUMWA AND WEST.
ERN ROAD TO MAKE PRoPo,
sITIoN TO oTTUMWANs

To promote a first class %interurban
line from Ottumwa to Des Moines. via
lndianola, passing through the richest
agricultural and mining communities
n touching no towns sufficiently
large to detract from the influx of bus
mess to the terminal points, is to be
the object of a visit to this city of
some Des Moines and eastern capital
lists in the near future. The proposed
line has already been surveyed and
stakes are set and options for overhaul
the right of way have been secured.
The line will enter Ottumwa from Ed
dyville on the South Side, using the
old Wabash right of way and tracks
entering North Ottumwa. The pro-
motors will hold a meeting in Des
Moines some time this week, and they
are expected in this city the first of
next week. At this time a meeting Of
the committee appointed on the Indi-
ana capitalists interurban proposition,
composed of Major Samuel Mahon,
Mayor B. F. SHUTS, w. A. McIntire, A.
G. Harrow, G.. F. Heindel, ].
K. Dysart. j. w. Neasham, ]. A. Phil
lips, W. J.. Donelan and G. ]. Ekfelt
and the promoters of the new enter
prise will hold a meeting.
The new proposition is to be ad-
vanced by an incorporated company
known as the Chicago, Ottumwa &
Western Railroad co. This corporation
is financed by the Cassidy brothers of
Des Moines and a number of infiuen-
tial eastern capitalists. There is no
question as to it being financially
fvo6 "a hr;1l fha prNrNeaI 1snN Tha
principal advantage of the new route
as surveyed is that it touches no large
towns and will undoubtedly work to the
best business interest Of Ottumwa. The
route passes through rich agricultural
and mining districts. 1t would afford
accommodations for passengers and
freight. The promoters of the enter
prise say their proposition is a better
one than has yet been presented to the
citizens of Ottumwa.
The Need Of an Interurban.j
"The need of an %interurban is get
ting more pronounced each day and
the citizens of this city and county
should act Immediately in the direc-
ton of securing a line in and out Of
this CITY," said a prominent business
man today. eff this new proposition
is a better one than has yet been pre-
scented, we should get out of the nut
that has so long been occupied by OF.
tumwa and do things" continued the
speaker.
The unanimous opinion among the
merchants of this city is in favor of
an interurban line, one that will cost
the least and one that will prove the
4 best in a commercial way.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
ELECT BLOOMFIELD TEACHERS.
Instructors Chosen for Next Session
The City Council.

Bloomfield, April 4.-The school
board met Monday evening for the
purpose Of making the annual selec-
ton Of teachers for the ensuing year
and the election resulted as follows:
Miss Mars, Ef1e s se,mnn room raam i; M Miss
Mary Hinkie, roo 8; Miss Helen
Wray, room 4; Miss Myra Mccormick
room 5; Miss Cleo Spencre, oom g.;
Miss Alma Allender, room Z; Miss
Minnie Evans, room s; Miss Abbie
Brown, room 9; Miss Bessie Barnett,
room 10. Prof. Wilbur York retains
his position as superintendent; Prof.
tendent, and Miss Anna Duffleld as
principal. Miss Carrie Davies, who
formerly gave efficient service as di-
rector of music, was re-instated, much
to the s~atisfwaction of her many
friends.
This veal is the first in the history
of the public school in which a nine
years work will not close until May
rs.
The New Council.
Z The town council met Monday even
ing and administered the oath of Office
to G. w: Carroll. mayor; Herbert King
and g. p. Frvberger, councilmen;
John F. Scarborough, city attorney,
and L. w. Swartzendruver, treasurer;
Battin. marshal. and Willard Shelton,
deputy. John Caswell vas elected
street commissioner. The committees
appointed follow: Committee on
finance-W. L. Saunders, Herbert
King; street committee. E. Young,
G. P. Fryberger. Herbert King; cleo
trio lights-G. P. Fryberger, c. e.
Young, S. F. Mcconnell; water com
mittee-Herbert King, S. L. Barrick-
P. Fryberger, G. E. Young, ". l..
Saunders; sewerage-W. L. Saunders,
G. P. Fryberger. S. F. Mcconnell;
cemetery-S. L. Barrickman, S. F,
Mcconnell, H. King: health, G. e.
Young, S. L.. Barrickman, G. P. Fry
berger; fire committees. L. Bar
hickman, II. King, w. l.. Saunders.
The P. e. o. sisterhood.
The P. E. o, sisterhood spent a very
happy evening Monday at the Teed
home. where the committee in charge
of the sealed program presented a. very
amusing little farce, 1.-THE Deserted
Baby" taken from a story by Mrs.
Elizabeth Champney and very cleverly
dramatized by Mrs. Efie Fortune.
The cast of characters was we'll as
signed and the play was true to life,
each acting her part to perfection. The
cast of characters follow:
Stage Manager-Mrs. Ef1e Fortune.
Jonathan Templeton-Mrs. Matte
Saunders.
Miss Winifred Molinnix-Miss Mary
Hinkle.
Mr.. Henry Molinnix-Mrs. Fife
Fortune.
Mrs. Henry Molinnix-Mrs. Mary
King:
Baby-Dimple Molinnix.
Pussy old woman passenger-Mrs.
Mamie Matthews.
Young man passenger-Miss Maude
Dabney.
Dissipated passenger - Mrs. Ef1e
Matthews.
Young lady passenger-Mrs. Fannie
Cook.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-05
IOWA MUST WAIT UNTIL
OTHER STATES ACT

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-21

Benjamin Franklin once wore hls
wig In his pocket at the court OF Yer.
sallles When he was about TO present
at the court Zoe the first time
lie was informed thlt wig was essen.
tlal Franklin's head was 50 large that
no ordinary wig would begin 90 ft &c.
However one was found sufficiently
large 10 pass him through the ante.
after which he was permit
ted 10 remove the ridiculous convon-
tional appcndagc and place II In his
ample pocket.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-21

In certain parts OF India i'm families
where there are several daughters the
youngest sisters may only marry after
the elder sister is married. or course
It frequently happens that no suitor
appears for the elder. I'm which case
she Is got out Of the way 10y a very
neat eNpedient. She is welded 10
tree or large flower. and then the
younger sister may marry The elder
sister must be careful. however. to
choose a plum. apple or apricot tree
from which she can get a divorce. for
IL she married an elm. pine or poplar
these are sacred trees and must not be
trihed with.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-21

Now. sir" said the cross examining
counsel, answer Yes or NO The
court does not want 10 know what you
supposed. / supposed that I had my
watch in my pocket this morning. but
rs matter OF fact had left Il on my
dressing room table Tho court wants
facts. sir. not suppositIon"
The witness did not quibhle any
more and the case went quietly on.
hut when the lawyer s'rivcd home that
evening the wife Of Dis bosom said 70
him.
You must have been anxious about
your watch 70 send four men after it
one after the other"
What" cried the lawyer. MS n aus.
picion crossed his mind "Dld you give
70 up o. any ~ thCmT
"Of course" she said. Il gave II 20
the first who called. Why. he actually
know whore YOU had left it,