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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-06-30
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte, June 29-Ray Junkins
left Thursday for Deadwood, S. D..
where he has position as stenograph-
er in the c. B. and @ offices. John
Moore Of Pennington, will manage the
Junkins shoe store.
Keith Humphreys was in Mt. Zion
yesterday.
Austin Sivl Of st. Louis arrived yes
terday for visit with relatives.
Jas. HARDWOOD Of Keosauqua, was a
bushes visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Ed. Coolidge and baby are the
guests of Mrs. Cooldge's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. B. Sheath of Bentonsport
Benz. Trow and wife, who have been
visiting at the Mrs Henry Jones home,
returned to Eldon Thursday.
Mrs. Cynthia Meek celebrated her
eightieth birthday yesterday. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Daniel Of Keokuk, and
Mrs. Kenneth Kellogg of New Britain
Conn.,, were among those present.
Mrs. Henry Easling and daughter
Josie returned from Peoria Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Collins and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Schneider of Chicago.
are guests at the Conrad Henkle home.
Rev. G. w. Barber and son Harry re-
turned to Unionville yesterday,
Will Sivil went to Keokuk yesterday
to spend few days.
Miss Edna Dulip| Is visiting friends
at Bentonsport.
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SISTER is DEAD.

Henry Robbins, Dragged and Robbed
at Missouri Valley, Former ottumwan
Henry Robbins, the man who died
Wednesday night at Missouri Valley
and who is supposed to have been
drugged and robbed of a considerable
sum of money, is a former Ottumwan,
having lived in this city about Is years
ago. A. that time he was employed on
farm north of the city.
Mrs. Nellie Hall, the sister men,
toned by the man just before he died,
also formerly lived here but she moved
away many years ago and has since
died. At the time of her death her
name was Mrs. Nellie Hulan, having
married again. She was living at
Kansas City when death called her.
Chief Of Police Daniel Harmon noti-
fed the authorities at Missouri Valley
today that as near as he could ascer-
tain Robbins had a father, brother
and sister living at Aurora, Ill. The
fathers name is Henry Robbins.
The Travis Funeral.
The funeral of Miss Mary Ethel Ira
Wis, 507 Chester avenue, who passed
away Wednesday afternoon at her
home, were held at 1880 o'clock this
afternoon from the family residence.
At the st. Patrick's Catholic church
Father James Dunnion said requiem
mass at 8 o'clock this morning. Inter
ment was made in Calvary cemetery.
The West Funeral.
The remains of little Barbara Carmin
West, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 1. H. West, 1922 West Main street,
were taken to Mystic this morning on
the Milwaukee for interment. Brief
services conducted by Rev. w. H. De-
Harpport, pastor of the Free Methodist
church, were held. this morning at the
family residence. The inrtement was
made in the Mystic cemetery at 2
o'clock this afternoon. The last sad
rites were held in the Mystic Metho-
dist Episcopal church.
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.SWITCHMAN HURT
w. g. ELLENBEReER INJURED IN
SMALL WRECK AT MlLwAU.
kEE JUNCTION
Loses Part Of Right Hand-Foot Is
Badly Crushed-Not Probable That
Either Member Will Have to be Am
putated-Railroad News.

From Fridays Daily.
A small wreck resulting in the seri-
GUS injury of William G. Ellenberger, a
sWltchman. occurred early this morn
ing in the yards at the Milwaukee juno
tlon. The switch engine with a string
OF seven empty cars ran into some cars
which were standing on track No. 5,
and Mr.. Ellenberger, who was riding
on the footboard between the engine
and the first car, was caught between
them and badly injured The thumb
and first finger of his right hand were
taken off and his hand badly mashed.
bis right foot was also badly crush
1t is not thought, however that it will
be necessary to amputate either the
hand or the foot. He was also badly
bruised about the body. This afternoon
his condition is very good considering
the nature of his injuries.
The switch engine went to the coal
shoots with some empty cars, running
over track No. 5, then clear track.
While the engine was at the shoots,
the downtown switch engine backed
some cars in on the No. 5 track, and
when the engine with some empty cars
came back over it, the collision result
ed.
William Moss, another switchman,
was standing on the first car, but was
uninjured. In the wreck one coal car
was completely wrecked and some of
the other cars and the engine were
Slightly damaged.
Youth Killed Yesterday.
Glen Koenning, the 17-year- old son
of Burlington employee, residing at
Quincy, ILL.,, was almost instantly
killed yesterday morning at Abiding
don, ILL.,, by being struck by a Burling-
ton passenger. He was sitting on the
track and failed to hear the whistle
sounded by Engineer Brown, who was
unable to stop the train in time to
avoid the accident. His skull was frac-
tured and one arm broken. He died
within twenty-five minutes from the
time of the accident.
Blows Out Cylinder Head.
Burlington passenger No. - last
night blew out cylinder head near
Chillicothe, but managed to run on in
to Ottumwa, where the damage was
repaired. About half an hours run
ming time was lost.
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ABIN GDoN.

Abingdon, June 25.-Mrs. cordie
Nelson and children Of Galesburg, Ill.,
has been visiting the past two weeks
with relatives. They will return to
their home Sunday
Charlie Leisure and Miss Pearl
Downey, two well known young people
OF this, place. were married last week
The county convention of the Chris
tan church was held here June 20-21
There were five sessions all full of
interest and instruction. Ministers
preSent were B. s. Denny, ]. w. Byron
and g. A. Gillette of Des Moines, H.
9. Littleton, Fairfield; Rev. Paris,
PackWood; c. c. Davis, Brighton, and
the Abingdon pastor Rev. Dunkle-
burger; also ]. N. Smith of Packwood.
Rev. @. A. Gillette, a student of
Drake university, gave lecture to a
full house Friday night at the Ma
sonic hall. He Is an eloquent and
froceful speaker and the lecture was a
rare treat to this community. Mr..
Gillette is certainly a young man of
great promise.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Gobble Of Fair
field, spent the week at the parental
home.
Mrs. Florence Halferty and daugh-
ters Of Ollie, was calling on friends
here Thursday.
Charlie Hoods new house adds much
to the appearance Of this village.
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I'M POR AN 7
TO ALL!
1T HAS BEEN CIR CUSTOM

up to the present time to depend en-
t1rely upon the merits of our Pianos,
and knowing that all musicians
throughout the country who have ever
come In contact with any of our splen-
did Pianos, would speak a good word
for us to their friends, we have been
contented to rest on our we'll deserved
and highly appreciated laurels.
BUT NOW!
we are about to assu--. ;, somewhat of
an aggressive position; that is, we are
going to try to sell Piano to every
prospective Piano purchaser, or in
other words, we are resolved to make
1t possible for each and every person
interested in Pianos to see and hear
our line.
1t Is we'll Established Fact
that you can't enter our store and
leave (should you contemplate the
purchase of Piano) without being
the possessor Of a strictly High Grade
Piano.
And it Is our claim
anG always has been, t. at 1t is not on
account of our salesmalship, but pure
ly the MERITS Of our Goods that sells
tn Piano.
In order to convince all
we desire to extend to you a cordial
invitation to call on us.
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ALBA.

| Abba, June 2S-The executive board
OF the Abba Chautauqua association
held meeting with the president last
evening, and decided to add several
hundred dollars worth more of talent
to the program. Among the new
attractions, If 1t may be called such,
was the employing of Charles E.
Riser, of Des Moines, to conduct the
chatauqua literary and scientific
course for the last five days Of the
assembly. The Abba chautauqua now
has now obligated themselves to an
amount in excess of S2,400 for talent.
The police rounded up another bunch
OF suspicious characters yesterday The
men were going over the city mend
Ing umbrellas and making themselves
particularly obnoxious to the citizens
When there were no umbrellas to be
mended the men used much profanity
and there was complaint entered from
all parts Of the town. They were
ordered to leave the city forthwith.
The county board Of supervisors are
having a large stockade built around
the northern part Of the jail. The
Idea is to place rock pile in the
enclosure and the men who are sent
to jail will be put to work. The city
has pledged itself to supply the rock
for city prisoners and the mayor and
justices say they will sentence the
men to hard labor. AS 1t is now the
prisoners have an easy time
and as majority Of them think
there is no disgrace in the continent,
the sentences mean nothing to them.
1t is hoped that under the new system
there will be fewer arrests.
Rev. Bell, of the A. M. E. church, is
in Clarinda where he went today to
attend district conference and Sun
day school convention.
A. j. Graham and Mrs. w. H. Bar
clay, Of Beaver Pa, who have
been visiting in the county, returned
to their home this morning.
W. E. Giltner has returned from
trip to Winfield, Kan. He accompanied
his mother to that place and she re.
NAMED for visit of some weeks with
son.
Miss Nellie Laughlin, left yesterday
for her home in. Mt Sterling, Ill.
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LITTLE GIRL DIES
BARBARA cARMIN. WEST, WHO
WAS FATALLY BURNED MON
DAY, PASSES AWAY
Extent Of Burns Was Too Large to Al
low Reeovery-Heroic Attempt to
Save Her Life In vain-BuriaI at
Mystic.

From Thursdays Daily.
BARBARA Carmin West, the little foul
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. /
Il. west, who was fatally burned Mon
day afternoon while playing with bon
fire In the rear of the West residence
S22 West Main street, passed away al
4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The
little girls clothing became igniteG
from the bonefire and had it not beer
Tor the prompt action of Frank Rouse
Milwaukee brakeman, who saw tn:
child struggling with it's burning cloth
Ing, the little girl would probably have
met her death at that time.
AS 1T was, though Rouse smothered
the flames by pulling his coat around
the little blazing form, the rescue was
too late and though for time it seem
ed as though the child might possibly
recover, the extent of the burns was
too great and life became extinct yes
terday afternoon.
The remains will be taken to Mys
tic for interment. leaving here tomor.
row on the morning Milwaukee train
Beyond this no arrangements for the
funeral have yet been made.
Brief services will be held at the
family residence tomorrow morning at
$3.50 o'clock. Rev. w. H. De Harport,
pastor of the Free Methodist church,
will conduct the services. The funeral
will be held in the Methodist Episco.
pal church of Mystic at o'clock in the
afternoon.
Dies Suddenly.
Miss Mary Ethel Travis, 507 Chester
avenue, passed away yesterday after.
noon at $50 o'clock. Her death was
very sudden, Miss Travis having a
hemorrhage in the afternoon and liv-
ing only few moments after the COM
mencement of the attack. A physician
was called and every possible effort
was made to save her life but in vain.
At the time of her death Miss Travis
was 81 years, month and 10 days of
ago, She is survived by her father and
mother, six brothers and three sisters.
Miss Travis was member of St.
Patrick's church. The funeral will
be held at the residence at / o'clock
this afternoon. Interment will be
made in the Calvary cemetery.
The Wachtler Funeral,
The last sad rites over the remains
OF Albert Wachtler, who committed
suicide by drinking carbolic acid Tues
day afternoon, were held at the family
residence, 1924 East Main street, at 10
o'clock Thursday morning. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev w. C..
Hengen, rector Of the Trinity Episcopal
church. The lnterment was made in
the Ottumwa cemetery.
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Unearthing Evidence.

: r III
The companies are still unearthing
evidence to sustain their claims OF
earthquake damage, and are establish.
ing an exchange SO that this informa,
ton can be available for all the com.
panies interested. Evidence has been
secured in number of cases, it is
said, where buildings were badly
wrecked by the earthquake, that they
were set on fire by the owners in order
to make sure that they could collect
indemnity.
During the progress Of the conflagra-
ton, too. the city and military authori-
ties took possession of a number of
stores not yet attacked by the flames,
and either took the goods to the relief
depots or distributed them to the pub
lie. Ten thousend claims have been
made on the city and federal au-
thorities by merchants for goods seized
in this way, but in not single proof
of loss filed upon the insurance COM
panies does one admit that all the
property insured was not in the build
ing at the time it was burned. Cases
also have been found where the mer-
chants, believeing that the canflagra-
ton would destroy their property,
threw open their doors and told the
people to go in and help themselves.
They made claim for the full value of
the property, In spite of the fact that
the contract provides that it must be
in the premises described at the time
OF the fire.
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RUSSELL.

Russell, June 2s.-Misses Elizabeth
and Jessie Evans left Monday for Des
Moines to attend the summer school
at Drake University.
Adam LaFollette and wife left Sat-
urday for Allerton, where they will
visit friends
Nora steeh Is visiting this week at
the home of Rob Lewis, near Conf
dence.
Lee Curtis of Des Moines, arrived
Sunday to visit his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Crtis.
Mrs. j, F. sprague and family Of
Russell, and nephew Lyle Ewing, of
Lincoln, Neb. went camping Monday
near Charlton river.
Howard Johnson Of Chicago, visited
Monday night with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Jas. Johnson Of Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Humphrey were
dharitoR uisitnra Monday.
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LEBANON.


Lebanon June 2S.-Mrs. A. H. PLANK
and sons Of F1oris spent a few days
last week with Mrs. Plank's aunt, Mrs
R. G. Conner.
Mrs. M. J. Snider and daughter, Bes-
sic, were trading in Milton Thursday
The ice cream supper given by the
Methodist Sunday school Saturday
night was success, $3.50 being real
lied.
The South Lebanon school closed
Friday with picnic dinner and pro-
gram.
w. L. Wilson and wife of ottumwa
visited last week with home folks.
g. B. Humphrey returned from Illi-
nois Friday.
silas Humphrey and daughter Iva
del were trading In Milton on Mon
day
Silva Bingham and Nellie Conner
were trading in Milton Tuesday.
Mrs. Alma Perkins and children
spent the day in Mt. Zion.
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COMMITTEE RETURNS.
Representatives of Local Butchers and
Grocers Pleased With keosauoua.

The committee upon location Of the
Grocers' and Butchers picnic returned
last evening from --eosauqua, where
they went to observe the advantages
OF the city as a picnic resort and to
make arrangements for holding the
first annual picnic of the two trades
at that place. The picnic is to be held
Wednesday, July 1S. The members of
the committee were j. j. Truman, G.
o. Nelson and G. j. Hurshank.
In talking with representative of
the Courier this morning, one Of the
members of the committee said: "The
mayor and business men Of Keosauqua
extended us a royal welcome. Mr.
Duckworth, one of the business men of
the city, and also an alderman, took
charge of our party. We were placed
in carriage and taken about the
town and shown much of the very
pretty scenery for which the place is
justly noted.
"Keosauqua is one of the most pic
turesque and quaint little cities in
Iowa. Shade trees are so plentiful
that it appears almost like dense
grove. The city park, though small, is
a very pretty grassy plot Of ground
situated on the top of a large shady
knoll, and 1t, together with the ball
park and race track near the depot.
ofrer excellent facilities for outing pur-
poses.
THE Des Moines river makes
semicircle or rather a horseshoe bend
around three sides of Keosauqua. Some
Of the most striking scenery is along
the river bank. There are two hotels
and three restaurants in the city, and
besides this the merchants promise
ample preparation to supply the food
needs Of ALL
The committee returned we'll pleas
ed with their treatment and more sat
isfied than ever that no cooler or more
pleasant location could have been cho-
sen for the first annual grocers and
butchers picnic.
THE distance from Ottumwa by rail
is only thirtyfive miles with only two
necessary stops. One hour and ten
minutes will be required for the picnic
special to reach Its destination. The
Rock Island road runs nearly the en-
tire distance within view of the Des
Moines river and its fertile valley.
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Scientists find
the Perfect Food
Pure Matted Wheat is Most Nutritious
and Strengthening Because
So Easily Dioested.

and strengthening Because
So Easily Digested.
We have lately conducted an inves-
tigation in which we believe our read
ers will be interested, for the results
are vitality important to every man,
woman and child.
We find that the food which physi-
clans and food authorities everywhere
call 1.-The Perfect Food" is whole white
wheat mixed with pure barley malt
extract The process of manufacture
is especially interesting, in view Of the
fact that the product. Malta Vita, Is
the only matted wheat food made, the
process being fully protected by pat
ents.
Every man and woman who reads
this paper should realize just what the
Malta-Vita process means to them and
their children For above all, it means
wheat containing every food element
necessary to the suStenance Of the hu-
man body is used. The wheat Is first
thoroughly cleaned, then steamed and
cooked until all the starch cells of the
grain are broken down. 1t is then
mixed freely with pure barley malt ex-
tract, which contains all the nutrition
of best selected barley in a readily di-
gestible form, of high tonic qualities,
very nutritious and Strengthening.
The malt extract converts the starch
of the cooked wheat into maltese, or
malt sugar, an active digestive agent
The result is perfect food, rich in all
the nutrition that builds UP bone and
blood, brain and muscle. healthy tissue
and nerve force, and is at the same
time easily digested by the weakest
stomach and taken UP readily by the
system. It's the food for health and
vitality, and stomach satisfaction, too.
All RrOCerS now 10 cents
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SPEECHES AND FIRE WORKS.
How the News of Statehood Was Re.
ceived In the Indian Territory.

How the News of Statehood Was Re.
ceived in the Indian Territory.
The Courier has received very
interesting letter from Mrs. ]. H. Hatch
of Bartlettsville, I. T., a former resi-.
dent of this city, which tells of the
enthusiasm with which Statehood"
was received in that city. The letter
reads as follows:
"Well, the long looked for, much
talked of day Of statehood has come
at last to the Indian Territory and
Oklahoma
Here at Bartlesville the news was
received with much rejoicing. On the
Tuesday following the news, the bust
ness houses put out flags, with a large
star, attached on which the word
Oklahoma was printed. Flags and
bunting were seen on almost every
business house in the city. At 7:3O
o'clock that evening all business
houses were closed by order of the
mayor. Then the noise began, such a
display of fire works was scarce
ever seen or head at a Fourth Of
July celebration
IA stand was erected on one
of the principal streets where
several of our most prominent
citizens addressed the people and
the band played several selec.
tions, ending with the beautiful piece
America while the crowds with I'm.
covered heads sang the words. The
display (and noise) of fire works and
anvils was kept up until midnight.
''The merchants had on hand a
much larger supply of fire works for
the Fourth this year than last, but
orders had to be sent in to the whole
sale houses after Tuesday for an.
other supply, as nearly all the stores
sold all they had on hand
"The only accident which occurred
was an explosion of several sky.
rockets, one of which went through a
large plate glass window of one of the
clothing stores.
II have been told that car load of
fire works were used to give vent to
the enthusiasm.
"You of the north would not wonder
why the eagle screamed So loudly on
June IA, as he fastened his talons
more deeply, nor why Uncle Sam en-.
larged his smile, II you but knew
Indian Territory and Oklahoma"
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PLEASANT GROVE.

Pleasant Grove, June 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. Dean and daughter were shoppers
in Floris Monday.
Mrs. ]. b. Strickland visited at the
H. K. McVey home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Hancock Wis
tied at the John Hancock home on
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brooks were shop
pers in Floris Wednesday,
Dewey Hancock was caller at the
w. F. Turner home Wednesday.
NJ. B. smtt was a caller in Floris
Thursday.
Harry Hancock made a business trip
to Ottumwa Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Kendrick and
daughter visited at the D. A. Haggerty
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Mcvey and son
Ronald visited at j. q. Strickland home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gid Harness and son
visited at the Dewey Hancock home
Sunday.
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daughter Mrs. William Slack.
G. G. Scott of Osceola. sheriff of
Clark county was in the city today on
business. He was accompanied by
Harry Eaton of Osceola.
Mrs Jessie Swan of Eddyville, who
has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Emma Lhost, 1121a South Davis street
returned home last evening on the
Rock Island.
Mrs. Homer Caughlin of Charlton,
who has been visiting at the home Of
Mrs. Louise Kaiser, 23O West Fourth
street, left yesterday afternoon on
Burlington No. 10, for her home.
Mrs w. F. Ware of Moulton, who
has been visiting at the home of j.
j. Tutwiler, la South Davis street,
left yesterday afternoon on the
Wabash
Mrs. j. w. Elerick, who resides on
North Benton street left yesterday
afternoon on the Ft. Madison for
Birmingham to visit her daughter, Miss
Bessie Elerick, who is a teacher in
the public schools there.
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FOURTH AT MouLToN.
ottumwans to Take Part in the Cole
bration.

Ottumwans to Take Part in the Cole.
bration.
Moulton, June 29.-The following is
a list Of tn, attractions at Moulton on
tho Fourth. There are several others
promised but cannot be declared GER
tain.
Sunrise salute of 100 guns.
Band parade and serenade.
Music by band at platform
America" led by Mrs. Garrett.
Invocation by Rev. Bevan
Music.
Declaration of independence by Miss
Lola Ball.
Grafton by Rev. T. G. Smith,
Music, dinner, etc.
Afternoon.
Grafton by Buhles Powers
Flag drill by girls representing diff
ferent states.
Orations by local speakers.
Musical concert.
Rare specialities during the day.
Two ball games, Mystic VS.. Moulto
at 10 a. m. and p. m.
The musical tramp and slack wire
walker. Gardiner.
Ottumwa's big 10 Jubilee singers.
Athletic contests, races, etc.
The thins that will call a number
Of tennis players to this town will be
the Tennis tournament and the playing
for the trophy cup, offered by Moulf
ton. Ottumwa, Abba, Centervills
Bloomfield and Moulton will have
teams present. The playing will start
on the Moulton clubs grounds at E
p. m. .++
A grand display of fireworks at
night.
Other Items of Interest.
Mrs. Lee McClug of Indian Territor
arrived yesterday evening to visit he
sister, Mrs Frank Human.
Rev. w. H. Sickle leaves tomorro
for his new charge at Clarinda.
Warren Phelps of California, is Wis
iting at the G. w. 'Blosser home TIL
week.
The county fair at the Masonic ha.
last evening was quite success ano
was well attended.
o. G. 2ook and Leo Lane were
Centerville yesterday evening.