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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
His Memory Honored All
Over the Country.
Observance by Flags Flying and
Exercises by Schools.
Many Public Gatherings in the Evening
with Patriotic Speeches.

Boston, Feb. 22.-Flags flying from
public and private buildings and bells
ringing at the sunrise hour evidenced
the universal observance of Washing
tons birthday as a holiday iii Boston
and vicinity. Business was generally
suspended and the newspapers omitted
their afternoon editions. In accordance
with long time custom Gov. Curtis
Guild, j., and Mrs. Guild held a pub
lie reception at the State House, last
ing for an hour and a half. This was
Gov. Guilds first reception to the pub
lie and he shook the hands of hun
dredS of citizens. During the forenoon
the governor also delivered a brief ad-
dress before the Boston NewsboyS
Union. Many fraternal and patriotic
bodies held meetings or dinners includ-
ing the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Co. which held a banquet at the
Quincy House.
There were numerous sporting
events. One of the most unusual for
this holiday was q golf tournament on
the links Of the Wollaston Golf Club
at MCntciair, made possible by the re-
markable warmth of the weather re-
Gently. The dog show at the Mechanics
building attracted many spectators
while others watched the play in the
national racquet tournament at the
Boston Athletic Association. or the an
nual checker match between teams
representing Boston and all New Eng
land. This evening there were many
banquets and balls while the sporting
fraternity found continued enter
tainlnent in boxing bouts at Chelsea
and basketball games at various
points.
Throughout New England the OBJ
servance of the day was somewhat less
marked although there was partial
SUSPENSION of business and there were
many exercises of a patriotic charac-
ter.
Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr.. went to the
headquarters of the Boston Newsboys
Union today and talked to several
hundred boys about George Washing
ton. He urged the boys to follow the
Golden Rule in their daily work and
in their relations towards one another.
Practically all classes and types of
citizens were represented at the
Washington's birthday reception
which Gov. Guild gave today at the
state house, following long time GUS
tom. The governor was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Guild and by the
members of his staff.
The reception began at II o'clock
and extended for one hour and Il half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23

The New York Assembly Thursday
passed the Stanley bill providing for the
taxation of personal property of non-res-
idents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
MAINE S. OF A. r
Observe Washington's Birthday With
Meeting az Portland.

Portland, Me. Feb. 22.-Following
the custom established when the So
ciety was organized Is years ago to
meet on Washington's birthday the
annual meeting of the Maine Society
of the Sons of the American Revolu-
tion was held today. The session,
which was held at Riverton park, be-
Gan with the business meeting. A re-
cantion followed. the members being
received by the speakers of the occa-
sion and the newly elected officers
CONTINUED on Page Fiye.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
Worth KNOWING.

that Allcock's are the original and gem
uine porous plasters; all others are imita-
TONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Feb. 22-Forccast for
New England: Fair Friday; warmer
in west portion; Saturday fair, warm
Ell, fresh northeast winds shifting to
south
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
The Observance in London.

London, FEB. 22.-WashlnGtoh ;
birthday was honored in London by a
dinner under the auspices of the local
branch of the Navy League of the
United States at the Savoy Hotel.
Ambassador Reid presided and about
$50 Americans were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
Boston Forecast,

Boston. Feb. 22.-Forccast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair. Satur-
day fair, probably followed by show
crs in afternoon and night; warmer,
variable winds, becoming southerly
and WcHtcrly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-23
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Feb. 22.-In the east
the weather has cleared. Tcmpcra
lures nave fallen in the middle Attain
tic states and New England. The
winds along The New England coast
will be fresh northeast to southeast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
WEST END ITEMS.

Miss Hannah Hyde, who has been
spending the week with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. John Hyde, in Phillips
town, returned home to Pennington,
Ill.,, today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Burns of Des
Moines are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. q. w.
Richards, who reside on West Second
street, Gravestown.
Mrs. William Richards Of Graves
town is visiting her daughter in Fos-
ter.
Mrs. William Harris, who has been
visiting friends in the West End, has
returned home to Hiteman.
Misses Mary and Nellie Price of
Fairview returned home yesterday
from Abba
William Copple of Batavia returned
home yesterday, after short visit with
his brother, T. B. Couple, who resides
on West Second street opposite Cald-
we'll park.
Mrs. Withrow's Sunday school class
Of the Yves. End Presbyterian Sunday
school was very pleasantly entertained
last night at the home Of one Of its
members, Charles Reese, corner OF
Caldwell and West Second streets.
Mrs. Laura Cummings, 223 Clarence
street, returned this morning from Ru-
bio, where she has been visiting sick
aunt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
EDDYvlLLE.

Eddyville, Dec. 3.-The dance in the
Pytl.ian hall Thanksgiving night was
attended by thirty-four couples, In
Guiding a number of persons from OF
tumwa, Oskaloosa, Abba and Cedar. A
good time is reported
j. s. Oldham returned to Stansberry.
Mo-, Friday night, after spending two
days at home. Fro mthere he and his
family will go to Carmel, Oklahoma,
to visit Mrs. Oldham's brother.
Frank Baum and family have moved
from the $. M. Davis place, just north
Of town, to Mrs. Avis Bourke's prop
erty on North Second street.
A Thanksgiving dinner was served at
the Abe Rose home. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Clark and FAM
lily, Mr.. a dnMrs. frank Pierce and
daughter, Oracle, and Mrs. Mary john
son.
Joshua Peart has moved his family
from Pekay to the Joseph Mariner ten
ant property on North Second street
A Thanksgiving dinner was served at
the Abe Rose home. Those present
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Clark and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Piesce and
daughter, Oracle, and Mrs. Mary
Johnson.
Jashua Pcart has moved his family
fhom Pecav to the Joseph Warner ten
ant property on North Second street.
Henry RoLde and daughters, Misses
Anna and Grace, and Miss Hazel Pos
spent Thanksgiving at New Sharon.
Mrs. M. j. Mercer has gone to Nor
walk to spend the winter with her
daughter.
Miss Bertha waugaman has been
visiting friends at Oskaloosa.
Frank Mooney has returned from a
weeks visit at Creston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
HEDRicK.

Hedrtck, Dec. S.--County Treasurer,
Elect Schwenke, of Sigourney. was IN
town yesterday on his way to Ollie for.
a visit with relatives.
Paul Wilson is visiting relatives and
friends In Mt. Pleasant this week
Mr., and Mrs. I. III. Hammond OF Ot-I
tumwa spent Thanksgiving at the F.
w. Heidenreich home in Hcdrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. HI. Tinsley returned
home yesterday after several days.
visit with relatives at Batavia.
w. T. Kirkpatrick of Sigourney vis-l
tied friends in town Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. e. q. Phelps of Sigour-
ney visited at the j. w. Roop homo
Thursday.
Miss Faith McWilliams has returned
home after short visit with relatives
In washington.
j. McCreery has moved to the farm
he recently purchased from J. M. Mil-
Ter. formerly owned by 4. 7. Reames.
Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Wilson are visit
ing with relatives in Des Moines this
week.
DR.. Guy Goldthwait OF sigourney vis-
tied at the w. c. McWilliams home
Thursday.
Miss Elsie schilling spent Thanks
giving with her parents in Sigourney.
| Union Thanksgiving services were
held in the Christian church Thursday
morning. Rev. Orr Campbell. pastor OF
| the local Baptist church, preached.
| Mrs. Paul Hines of Mt, Pleasant vis-
! tied at the Mrs. G.. Hines home yester-
day,
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Olive.
Wednesday, boy.
| Miss Erma Krout spent Thanksgiv-
| Ing with her parents In Fremont.
! Miss Alice McMullen Of OttumwN
visited friends In town yesterday.
| Wesley McCarty Of Ollie was In
town yesterday on business.
James Reeves Of Fremont was In
town yesterday
G. G. Steiner OF Highland Centerl
| was in town yesterday.
DIR. T.. G. Polemeter Of Hedrick. ana
Miss Baker, Of Sigourney, were united
In marriage in Sigourney Thursday.
Both the contracting parties are grad
yates Of the Kirksville School Of Os-
teopathy and are we'll known in this
vicinity. DR.. Polemeter has been los
Gated here for several months. Their
| many friends wish them well. They
will reside in Hedrick. 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
SOUTHEASTERN
IOWA SCHOOL
CORN EXHIBIT UNDER CONTROL
OF PROFESSOR HOLDEN OF
IOWA STATE COLLEGE
Stock Judging Department by Profes.
sors Bliss and sinsmore-Mt. Pleas
ant Making Arrangements to Re-
ceive Many Farmers.

Mt. Pleasant, Dec. 3.-The South
eastern Iowa Short Course Sschool In
Live Stock and Corn Judging will be
held here December II to %, in the
new Y. M. c.. A. building.
The corn school and exhibit will be
under the direct management of Prof.
Holden of the State Agricultural col
lege at Ames.
The stock Judging department will
be held at the new pavilion on the fair
ground, conducted by Professors Bliss
and Sinsmore of Ames.
Instruction in domestic science will
also be given in the we'll equipped
kitchen OF the Y. M. G. A. building
under the skillful direction of Miss
Rauscn.
w. r. Debson, who handles more
high class light harness horses than
any dealer in Iowa, will show things
that have cost him thousands of dol
lars to learn.
The program for the evening meet
ings is as follows:
Monday, Dec. 17.-Dr. Storms. Sub
ject, The Age of Science.
Tuesday, Dec. 1S.-George NJ Rom
mel. Subject, The American Carriage
Horse,
Wednesday, Dec. 1s--c. F. Curtis
and w. Fl. Manse, industrial commits
sioner, c., B. & Q. railway. Subject,
Agricultural Conditions in Iowa. The
Possibilities of an Iowa Farm.
Thursday, Dec. 20-Mrs. Nellie Ked-
zie Jones. Subject, Domestic Science.
Friday Dec. 21-Jubilee and corn
show. Short speech by Asa Turner,
president of the Iowa Corn Growers
association, Farrar.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
AN AGED CITIZEN DIES.
Alexander Stephenson Of Tyrone Passes
AMSV

Alexander Stephenson of Tyrone Passes
Away.
Tyrone, Dec. 3.-The death of Alex
ander Stephenson occurred at the resi-
dence of his son-in law, John F. She
han. here at ~ o'clock, noon, Saturday.
after about two weeks illness. Mr..
Stephenson was stricken with paralysis
two weeks ago and never rallied. While
knowing those about him he was UNI
able to speak. He was born in Down
patrick, County Down. Ireland, In 1922,
and was 81 years old at the time Of his
death. He was one Of the hardy pio-
neer element who helped open up the
west to civilization. In 1849 he crossed
the plains, but later returned to Iowa,
where he purchased a farm in Jackson
township in this county and he resided
thereon up to few years ago, when he
retired from active work. For short
time after leaving the farm he and his
aged wife resided in Melrose, but later
| removed to Tyrone, where they made
their home with their daughter. His
wife preceded him to the land beyond
a few years ago. The funeral was held
Sunday from the residence to the
cemetery at Greenville in Lucas coun-
tyr, where he is laid to rest beside the
remains of his wife.
Other Tyrone News.
Mrs. Thomas Collins Is seriously i'll
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Gomez, in Guilford township.
The entertainment given by the
women of st. Patrick's parish at
Georgetown on Thanksgiving evening
was success in every way. The pro-
ceeds amounted to $3.50.
j. p. Myers enjoyed visit from his
brother Of Chillicothe day or two the
latter part of the week just passed.
@. r. Ziegler and family left for
Streator, ILL.,, Friday, where they will
visit for a short time prior to remov-
ing to Oklahoma.
Rev. e. F. Gaule of Des Moines vis-
tied with his brother, Rev. P. j. Gaule,
at Georgetown, few days last week.
Mrs. Stephen Carr returned home
from Melrose, where she visited few
days with her daughter, Mrs. w. w.
O'Bryan
j. f. Fitzpatrick was transacting
business with Abba merchants Satur-
day.
Mrs. M. Greene was Melrose visitor
one day the latter part of last week on
business.
Mrs, carp of Pueblo. Colorado, is
visiting with her brother, Morgan Sim
mott, near Georgetown.
r. D. Kelley and son, Clarence of
Iconium We're doing Abba in business
way Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
KEosAUouA.

Keosauqua, Dec. S.-H. E. Wilson
visited over Sunday in Ottumwa.
George Howard. who has been in
Oklahoma the past summer, arrived
here Saturday to spend few months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Halbert and
child of Sedalia, Mo-, are visiting at
the home of William Holbert.
Miss Carrie Bell was a visitor in
Douds Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Roberts of
Bloomfield spent Thanksgiving at the
home of A. w. Roberts and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Walker of OF
tumwa are visiting at the home of P. e.
Walker
Mrs. C. N. Eastman gave a dinner
party Friday in honor of her Grand
father Johnson, who was eighty five
years old on that day. Those present
We're the children and grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. L.. McCoid were
visitors in Keokuk last week.
Charles and Willie Starr Of Keokuk
We're visiting in town last Friday.
DR.. Countryman moved last Saturday
to the Johnson house, which he recent
~ purchased.
Miss Maud Miller Of Sedalia, Mo-, is
visiting at home.
Miss Fay Alderdice who has been
visiting Miss Dorothy Davidson for
several weeks, left for her home in
Ottumwa Friday morning.
Miss Grace Pearson visited her
brother in Des Moines last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Dodds were
visiting in Des Moines and Alnes last
week.
Miss Ida Moore and Miss Dona
Sloan visited with Robert Sloan ond
family in Leando last Thursday.
Clint G. Rowley and Miss Emma
Ficky were married at the home of
Rev.HC. L. Wheeler Sunday evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION ENDS
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR THE
COMING YEAR AT YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON SESSION
Resolutions Adopted by the Associa-
ton Given Below ttumwans Take
Part in the Prosram-The Delegates
Return,

From Saturdays Daily.
The annual convention OF the Wapel-
10 county Sunday school association,
which was held In Kirkyille Thursday
and Friday, closed last evening. The
delegates who attended from Ottum-
wa returned to this city yesterday and
last evening.
The officers Of the association who
are to serve for the coming year were
elected yesterday afternoon. They
are as follows:
President-Rev Isaac Goodman, OF
tumwa.
Vice president-A. 3. Brown, Kirk
vile.
Second vice president-John Worm
houdt, Ottumwa.
Secretary and treasurer--A. B. Run.
dell, Kirkville.
Superintendent of the primary de-
partment-Mrs. H. e. Bishop, Ottum-
wa.
Superintendent Of the home depart
ment-Mrs. Helen r. Andrew, Ottum'
wa.
Superintendent OF the House to
House Visitation department-Miss
Emma Wolf, Kirkville.
Superintendent Of the Temperance
department-Miss Elsie Anderson,
Kirkville.
Superintendent of the Missionary
departme Ora Siberell.
Resolutions adopted by the associa
ton follow:
Having in view the growing need
I for the most approved methods in the
Sunday schools of our county we
would urge the adoption of the follow.
| ing lines of work in all schools where
they are not now being carried on.
/. Teachers Training.
"A group of adults should follow
one of the excellent normal courses
now provided, under the leadership 81
the pastor, superintendent, or some
other earnest teacher. We consider
this Of vital Importance and the only
way Of solving the teacher problem.
Q. "The bible should be placed In
the hands of every scholar in place
of lesson leaf or quarterly and teach
ers should accustom themselves t.
| teaching from the bible rather thar
from any help, no matter how ex
cellent
8. "a home department should bt
organized as part of the work o
every school and greater attentio,
should be given to the cradle roll.
| I'VE would also recommend "a tina
the county officers bring about town
slip organization and a township con
yention. (2) That delegates be sen
to the state and national convention!
and (3y that teachers and officers b
urged to attend some summer schoo
for the training of Sunday schoo
workers. Such a school is held a
Clear Lake, Iowa.
1--WE desire especially to urge upo1
teachers the necessity of working tt
lead their scholars into personal saw
ing touch with Jesus Christ as thi
must be regarded as the supreme pur
pose of all Sunday school endeavor.
B. A. Barlow, Ottumwa.
Jewell Brandt, Ottumwa.
Prudence Thompson, Kirkville.
DR.. F.. F.. Stoltz, B: A.. Barlow, Jr
and Miss Jewel Brandt of Ottumw,
participated in the program.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
WILLIAMSBURG.

williamsburg, Dec. s-Miss Mae Git
tins, student at Drake university
Des Moines, spent Thanksgiving at
home.
Harold Evans returned Tuesday
from visit with relatives In st. Louis
and DeSoto, Mo.
H. E. Hull and mother in-law, Mrs
Benjamin Harris, spent Thursday in
Cedar Rapids.
Prof. and Mrs. w. L. sheetz and
daughter, Beatrice, of Burlington, Wis
tied Friday with Mr.. Sheetzs brother
B. = Sheetz.
Mrs. Evan F. Evans died suddenly at
her home early Thursday morning
Heart trouble is supposed to be the
cause.
The music for the skating rink
THURSDAY evening was furnished by the
Williamsburg band.
The farmers held their annual insti-
tute Friday afternoon. Every one pres
ent enjoyed the program.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
OTTUMWA TO HAVE
LARGE POTTERY
ILLINOIS PARTIES SECURE oP,
TON ON PHILPoT LAND
NORTH OF CITY
New Company Organized In That State
mo ottumwa Capital Interested In
Proposed PIant-RurIingten May
Build Spur.

Ottumwa is to have a new pottery
works which will employ from 200
to 800 men and will result in the con-
struction of new suburb Of the city,
II the plans OF Illinois parties inter-
ested in the venture are successful.
Joseph F. Young, representing parties
at Chicago and Macomb, Ill, is in the
city Mr.. Young closed options on
the Philpot land, three miles north Of
the city, owned by Mr.. Smelser,
which is we'll known to be a fertile
field for the clay required in the max
ing Of pottery.
The option calls for the purchase of
this eighty acres for a large sum of
money, the exact amount not having
been made public as yet. Four acres
OF adjoining property will also be
given for the use of the new company
for locating its plant. A right of way
for a railroad track Is also considered
in the option.
Capital 100000.
This option extends for six months
and before that time, 1t is confidently
expected, the new company will be
completely financed and will be ready
to purchase the land and begin build
ing the plant. The company is to be
organized with capital stock fully
paid up of 100000, which stock is to
be sold at par.
The capital which will be interested
in the venture will be all from with
out the city, as the company will be
financed in Illinois and all of the stock
will be held by Illinois parties.
Experts have pronounced the clay in
the land covered by the option to be
of an excellent quality for the making
OF pottery and there seems every indi-
cation that the company will be able
to completely succeed in following
out its present plans
1t is stated on good authority that
If the plant is installed and put in sue
successful operation, the Burlington
will build a spur track out to the site
along the banks Of Sugar Creek.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-12-04
BLOOMFIELD.

Eioomneld Dec. 3.--James Scoles
and family have returned from Dakota,
where they located a year or SO ago.
Mr.. Scoles has purchased the T. ].
Walton property on East Locust street
which was vacated Saturday by Mr..
Hayes and family.
Miss Nancy Jones left Saturday for
Ottumwa to spend a few days with her
niece, Mrs. Claud Atwood.
g. Z. Marmon returned from Garden
City, Kansas, last week and leaves this
week accompanied by his family to
make that city their permanent loca-
ton.
Charley Dunn, who has been spend
ing few weeks with his brothers,
James A Dunn and George Dunn,
leaves In a few days for his home in
ST. George. Georgia. Mr.. Dunn was a
resident Of this city thirt wears ago
and as a carpenter assisted in build
ing the brick block on the west side of
the square. He is now in the real
estate business in ST. George, where his
sons are also located and are prominent
builders and contractors. His oldest
son, Charles, has returned from the
Philippines and China, where he spent
nine years in the United States service.
c. R. Stafford returned Friday to his
home in Muscatine, after a short visit
Will Ills tellc lllS, IISN. cIu N1TS, ".
Stafford
Cliff Leach and Samuel wray spent
Friday evening with friends in OF
tumwa.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Watts are the
parents Of son, born last week.
Mrs. Ella Brouhard of Little River,
II. Taylor and Mrs. Mary Whybrow
and will remain in the city until after
Christmas
Miss Lou Truitt of Pulaski spent
Sunday at the w. H. Taylor home, Wis
iting her aunt. Mrs. Ella Brouhard of
Little River, Kansas.
The Junior Leaguers, under the di-
rection of Mrs. Fannie Gilmore, gave a
very enjoyable entertainment at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage Friday
evening for the benefit of the league
as the result of the venture. The pro-
gram follows:
Violin solo-C Clyde Colvin.
Plano accompaniment-Ka Fry
berger.
Recitation-Edn Schwartzendruver.
Piano solo-Hazel Walton.
Duet-Hazel Wishard and Miriam
Young.
Recitation-Marg Shaw,
HecllaClOn ana SOlO-F1orenCe Gar
land.
Vocal solo-Katherine Gilmore.
Observation-Disclosures Duckworth.
Dialogue, ''Three Little Pilgrims
Florence Cook, Louise Rominger, Hell
en- Bence, Dorothy Gilmore.
Vocal solo-Robert Lorenz.
Northumberland Young.
Recitation-Ruth Fill.
Mrs. Charles Milligan OF Pulaski
spent Saturday shopping In the city
and visiting at the John knight home.
John Selman has resigned his posi-
ton as operator at the Wabash and
has accepted the position Of agent on
the Burlington at Exline He will move
his family to that point in a short
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Sewers very
pleasantly entertained few friends at
s o'clock dinner on Friday and the hos
tess was assisted in servinug by Mrs.
B. Caswell and Miss Cleo Spencer. A
pleasing amusement of the after dinner
hours was the yelled City" contest in
rhyme in which the honors being equal
ly due Mrs. D. Fl. Payne and Mrs
Henry C. Taylor, final contest was
held, in which the prize fell to Mrs.
Payne, who received a book entitled
ePansies from Shakespeare" The af-
fair was very enjoyable.