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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18
iva has just gone on record as

TiDg fewer elections than she has
. .ad in the past. A popular vote of
the people resulted in a good major
ity for the biennial election bill. Should
the legislature. which is supposed to
represent the people, decide in favor
of the Crossley primary election bill,
which proposes to put the number of
elections back to the old figure, the
Hawkeye community would present to
the world about the best example of
completely Hopping" that could be
conceived. Before the biennial cleo
tion bill became law there was an
election every fall The new PROPOSE
ton is to have an ELECTION every sec
ond August and again in the following
November, making two every two
years, with only a short breathing
spell between.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

-,.l.l0rHCdl0 n - :. 80 r7sS
- bill is the fas. oNsE it's

- -lfs.0y. used tl3G1l... \.
least soften I'm outlines OFF, minor
buildings, and the value Of 'Sss 9ss...- sirla
cannot be overestimated. NsEa
II remember the station especially
which I wanted to improve. 1t was
small and the grounds were tiny. In
fact the place was too cramped to
carry on the work of the road This
station agent was polite to me, but
he told me at the start that he didn't
believe I could do anything. we
haven't an inch Of space to spare he
Yet was determined to do something
for that ugly little station. watched
the men driving up to loading plat
form, and there was not room for
them to reach It without hitting the
building each time. There surely
wasn't an inch to spare. But said
drive into the angle Of the building,
can they? Well, can put little
green in there. I did put it In that
angle and In the opposite one, and Z
trained a hardy vine over the little
building, and really 1t didn't look sd
badly, after all"
Keeps Busy All the Year.
The work which Mrs. McCrae does
is carried on the year around, as the
winter months are spent in the warns
er states.
The homogeneous Of the railroada
which have spent SO much money and
effort on the identifying Of their
properties claim that they receive a
direct return for their money.
"This work." said one railroad man,
simply is in line with our general
effort Of lettering in every way our
service. OF course, where there is no
competition a man will ride In the
train he must to reach his destination,
but with choice of roads, the one
made as beautiful as possible and the
other neglected, there is no question
choose that which has been most inn
proved. We have found 1t pays, and
the day Of the old, ungainly stations
| is past"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

healed and grown fast to the meHl-
brane Of the stomach. \
In appearance Smith was as healthy
looking as any man. He lost little
time from his duties despite his
wounds, and took a prominent part in
ledge work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18
RETIRES FROM FIRM.
GEORGE 3. SIMMONS SEWERS HIS
CONNECTION WITH HARDsoce
MANUFACTURING co.
After Thirteen Years As Secretary
and Treasurer and One of Its Prlnci-
pal Stockholders, Mr.. Simmons Dis
poses Of His interests.

George B. Simmons, for the past
thirteen years associated with the
Hardsocg Manufacturing Co. in the
capacity of secretary and treasurer
and one of its principal stockholders,
has withdrawn his interests in the
concern and will, within a short time.
sever his connection with the estab-
lishment. Mr.. Simmons has not def
nitely decided what business he will
follow in the future having several
proposition to consider.
Mr.. Simmons became identified with
the Hardsocg Manufacturing Co. in
1898, and through his careful manage
ment and discretion in business trans
actions, the plant has grown to be one
of the factors of Ottumwa's industries.
For the past thirteen years, Mr.. Sim.
mons has given all his attention to the
success of the plant, and his good ef-
forts have been blessed with prosper.
| ity
His retirement from the firm is
keenly felt among the large force of
men and women employed at the plant
and also among the other stockhold-
ers and officers. Should he elect to
enter another mercantile line, his many
friends will join in wishing him the
success he deserves.
Hardsocg Sells Farm.
| Martin Hardsocg has disposed Of his
excellent farm property north of the
city to a syndicate Of Des Moines and
i Ottunwa men, The entire tract OF
land, SIS acres, will be subdivided into
small farms. The deaf was consum
mated yesterday. the new owners tax
4 ing possession today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

The Rockwell City Advocate ex-
presses the hope that the Legislature
may live peaceably and die happily.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

Entered as second class matter Oc-
soper II, 1903, at the postcface. Ottum-
va, Iowa. under the Ac. OF Congress Of
March 8. 1879.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18
Tri-W eekly Courier.

ONCE: 117-lis East Second street
Telephone editorial or business of.
fice) No. ~.
Address the Courier Printing Co. OF.
tumwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

The Marion Register suggests that
the Iowa members of the cabinet and
most If not all the members Of the
Iowa delegation in congress. also have
been lied about, adding Let no man
think he can be a candidate for or
hold an important Office and escape"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-18

"In politics as well as in business
it is possible to be square without be-
ing angular" says the Jefferson Bee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29

delightful summer spent in Ohio. On her
way home she was the guest of Mrs. T..
P. Ayers for fortnight in Nashville.
Capt. and Mrs. A B. McEachin have
returned from a pleasant sojourn at Chi
cago and Waukesha On their way homo
they were Joined at Jackson, Tenn, by
their little grandson, William Wallace
Wood.
Mrs. A. G. Gorgas and Miss Jessie Cor
gas, who have been spending the summer
in the mountains of Virginia, have re-
turned to their home at the university.
VIII Lane and John Stone engaged in
a quarrel over a game of domipoes in
VonHoose & Grays pool room yesterday
afternoon. The former stabbed the latter
in the back and was arrested on charge
of assault with intent to murder. Stone S
wound was severe, but not necessarily
serious.
A short time before noon yesterday the
brick and galvanized iron cornice across
the top of A. Holczstein's store was blown
down. 1t came with quite a crosh and 1t
was fortunate no one was passing by at
that time, though a gentleman had just
cleared the threshold when the crash
came The cornice WAS a high pointed
affair, principally of galvanized work.
An order has been issued by the county
commissioners for an election to be held
on November TO determine whether 1t Is
theFwill of the citizens of the county to
issue $4,000 of bonds for the purpose OF
erecting a new courthouse. This will be
grateful news to many, for while new
court house was voted down several years
ago. the sentiment has changed since
then and there will doubtless be general
satisfaction at the opportunity to instruct
the proper authorities to proceed with SO
valuable a work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
News of AIbertvlIIe.

Albertville, September 2S-(Special.)-J.
B. Roberts has sold his interest in the
business hitherto conducted by Roberts
Bros, to II. p. Crocheron of Gadsden
and w. A. Flemming of Wylam, who
with T. R. Roberts will continue the bus
mess.
The firm will do business under the
name of Imperial Trading company.
The continued wet weather has greatly
interfered with cotton picking in this sec
ton and the cotton will be damaged to
great extent by the wet weather.
Never before In the history of the
town has Albertville enjoyed such an
era of building as is In progress now.
More than fifty new residences are in
course of erection In different parts of
town and yet the supply is not great
enough to fill the demand. Prospectors are
here every day to secure houses, as they
wish to move here to take advantage of
our splendid school systems.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
ASSESSMENTS ARE LOW.
Kinds County, Mississippi, Returns
Offer Food for Reflection.

Jackson, Miss, September 2S.-(Special)
The personally assessment roll as filed
with the auditor of public accounts by the
assessor Kinds county, furnishes food for
reflection and PORTS to the real secret OF
high. taxes in many of the cities and coun-
ties of the state Property is simply not
given into the assessor, and great deal
that is given in is not at one-half its real
value. For instance, Kinds county shows
only $1,000 worth of jewelry when the
fact of the business is that there are
single families in the city of Jackson who
have diamonds and other jewelry worth
that sum. Pistols furnish another example
of grave inconsistency. Only 375 pistols are
reported by the assessor for the entire
county of Kinds, when the chances are
that every man and boy in the city or
Jackson has at least one, and no doubt
there are five or six thousand in the coun-
ty and worth SIS each instead of the av-
erage price of 81 as given into the county
assessor on the 375 he found.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
STEEL CITY IRON
MARKET Is ACTIVE
UNABLE TO MEET THE DEMAND.
RAIN STORM FLOODS TUXEDO.
TAX ASSESSMENTS SHOW A
LARGE INCREASE.

Ensley, September es.-(Speeiai.) 1.-THE
demand f6T steel has reached a high water
mark Hnsleg IL unable to meet her orr
aersi There Is no change In the demand
for steel and all finished products inAn4
hfaetured In Ensley, Tails. rod, wire,
nails, plows and other things ind big
demand at good priees
A number of new mines are to be opened
soon. and coke ovens are now In COURSE
of construction, The railroads have reooy-
cred from their shortage of ears and arc
making large shipments, The business of
Ensley is enjoying the greatest period
OF her short life,
The torrents of rain which fell here last
night and today have done no little dam
age. Telephone service Is at standstil,
houses are flooded and wagons are hav-
ing difficulty In making their deliveries,
several having been mlred in the muddy
streets.
In Tuxedo the water backed up to the
foot of the hill and covered the floors of
some houses with several inches of water.
Those who went to work were forced to
wade out of some places up to the waist.
buSlHo5b HAS pidStlCdAly ScuSSA- 1uA Aho
the greater part of the day the car service
of the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company was discontinued Ensley
never before experienced such trying
seige of rain and wind.
Frank r. Thompson, who sailed from
Savannah on the City of Memphis for
New York last week, has returned to the
city after most enjoyable trip. A. c.
Tice who was with Mr. Thompson, is Wis.,
iting in Boston, but will return in a few
days.
Mrs. Frank e. Butcher has returned to
the city after an absence of six weeks
In Urbana. O.. where she visited her pa
rents.
DR.. and Mrs. w. T. Hendon, who have
been in New York City for two weeks,
will reach home tomorrow night or Sum
day Mrs Hendon's relatives all reside in
New York.
DIR. f. II. johnson, who has occupied
offices ON Avenue d and Nineteenth street
since his removal to this city, has fitted
up a handsome suit in the new building
on Avenue E owned by f. J. Lange.
The assessment books of Ensley for
the current year have been balanced by
the assessor and show a good increase in
values.
The real and personal taxes have in
creased $1QS 1873. The total is 81, 35S ,6S6. The
county taxes will soon be compiled and
the books will be open for payment after
October /.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
GREENSBORO DAMAGED
BY BIG WIND STORM
Big Tree Falls On Academy Roof and
May Cause Postponement
of Opening.

Greensboro, September 2S-(Special)--A
terrific rain and windstorm prevailed in
Greensboro from L o'clock Wednesday
night until about the same time Thursday
night The oldest inhabitants declare they
have never known quite so severe an
equinoxial gale. Trees were blown down
all over town, nearly all fences laid low,
the electric light wires were all down and
the horror of darkness was added to that
of the storm Thursday night. Tin roots
were ripped off and blown aside, some OF
the merchants having great difficulty in
protecting their stock of goods.
One of the large and handsome oaks
in the Academy yard was blown across
one end of the Academy crushing in the
roof and so badly damaging it that the
opening of school, which was scheduled
for Monday, October l. will have to be
postponed for several days. 1t is feared.
The building had recently received a coat
of paint. both inside and out. and other
wise put in the best of order for the open
ing of school.
Cotton in and around the town has
been fearfully damaged, sugar cane
patches are fiat on the ground and other
vegetation literally blown out of the
ground by the roots. No cotton mar
ket today and only partial communication
by wire is possible out of Greensboro to-
day.
One of the students of the Southern
university was dismissed from college
Wednesday for several misdeeds or what
might be termed "hazing'' in school boy
vernacular, but downright cruelty in the
eyes of sober people. DR.. Hosmer frowns
on hazing and will permit none of it
among the students. The enrolment now
numbers $50.
A shooting scrape took place at the
oil mill this morning resulting in the
manager, Mr. Howell, firing two shots at
Sandy Seals one of the employees, neither
of them taking effect. Mr. Seals came at
once up town and had two warrants
sworn out against the manager. one for
carrying concealed weapons and the other
for assault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
POPULAR TUSCALOOSA
COUPLE ARE MARRIED
Frank Holt Goes With Woodward Iron
Co.-Vote On Bonds for New
Court House.

Tuscaloosa, September 2S.-(Special.) y
The marriage of Mr.. Oscar Williams and
Miss Pearl .Darden occurred at 8 o'clock
Wednesday morning, at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. P. H. Darden. The
wedding was very quiet affair, there
being only the immediate friends and rela-
tives present. The ceremony waS pes
formed by DR.. L. o. Dawson, pastor Of
the Baptist church Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Williams left
on the Alabama Great Southern train for
a/vlsit to the formers relatives at Syld-
cauga, and they will visit several other
places before returning home.
Frank Holt has resigned his position at
Holt and win leave on the first for Wood
ward to accept opposition with the Wood
ward company under Joseph Lodge Mr.
Holt has been a popular citizen, and his
many friends will be sorry to- part with
MIN. Holt, the Central companys fur
mace town. was named for him. Tusca-
ioosa will be especially sorry to lose Mrs.
Holt and Miss Katherine Holt. The for
mer has been quite prominent in a social
and charitable way and is writer of
marked cleverness. Their residence will
he in Bessemer.
Mrs. A. B. Nichols. Gus Nichols and
Miss Catherine Nichols are in New Or
Jeans, where they went to attend the mar
,riage OF Capt Jesse C. Nichols to Miss
Florence Ellis, prominent New Or
leans belle. Captain Nichols, who is
now inspector of the United States gun
factory at Springfield, Mass. is a Tusca-
loosa boy who made a splendid record al
West Point, fully equalled by his later
career in the army, and his many friends
will congratulate him heartily, on his
marriage.
Mrs. Edgar B. Kay has returned from a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Atlanta Cries for Spirits.

Admission, September 2S.-(Special.)-
Ship by first express five cases of whisky
and three casks OF beer. We are dry" So
was worded phone order from Atlanta
to j. d. Chamblee last night. The booze
went forward promptly on Southern eX-
press train No. 80 this morning. 1t was
said by parties from the Gate City in
Admission today that orders of this kind
are being sent out to cities throughout
Georgia and Alabama, as every saloon in
Atlanta is closed and its license revoked
until October l, when 1t Is proposed to
relicense all orderly places of business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
WORK FOR PROHIBITION.
Many Want to Have Saloons Driven
Out Of Opellka.

Opelka. September 2S.-(Special) 1.-The
people of Opelika are banded together in
a strenuous effort to do away with open
saloons in this city. Weekly prayer meet
ings are being held each week by the
gentlemen, having for its one prime OBJ
ject and purpose the abandonment Of
open barrooms. now numbering four or
five Some of the good people favor and
urge a fight for total prohibition. while
others claim that a more certain plan
will be to make the race In the next
election on the platform of dlspen-
sary.
In view of this temperance fight that
is being waged, and that the Sunday
school lesson is on temperance, the SUI
perlntendent OF the Methodist Sunday
school, Mr.. J. b. Greene. has arranged
a programme for the discussion of the
subject at the Sunday school council meet
ing tonight. Taking part in this pro-
gramme with strong subjects are: A. e.
Barnett, r. ID. Power, John II. Watkins,
Prof. j. B. Chapman, Mayor B. W. Will
lams, s. r. Williams. B. n. Broomfield,
Mrs. J. c. Farley and Mrs. S. r. Will
liams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Ranlshed Jap In Atlanta.

Atlanta, September 2S.-(Special )-Toru
Sato, who says he Is the son of Japan
ese marquis, and that he was banished
from the empire, the worst punishment
that could befall native of Japan, for
thefts from his father, which he COM
mitted in order to keep up an expensive
style of living, was arrested by the police
last night In the lane back of the Bijou
theatre on the charge of idling and loiter-
ing. In police court this morning Sato
said he meant no harm and did not know
he was violating the law. He says he IS
living at present In Columbus, Ca, and
that he is an art collector
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Dave Jones Found Not Guilty.

Florence, September 28.-(Special. )-Dave
Jones, this county. was tried in the cir
cult court today on a charge of assault
ing George Dowdy with the intent to
murder him. The facts were that some-
time since Jones met Dowdy in the road
near Florence and after some alterca-
ton Jones shot the later in the leg with
pistol. The defendant plead not guilty
and self-defense. The jury found him
guilty of an assault with pistol and
fined him $35 and costs. The circumstances
of provocation probably reduced the find
ing. Jones has been sued in a civil case
by Dowdy for damages for the same Of
Tense in the sum of $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
EXCURSION RATES
To Atlanta, Ga, and Return Via South
ern Railway. Round Trip, 1925.

Account National Association of Retail
Druggists, southern railway will sell
round trip ticks to Atlanta at the special
low rate above named. Tickets on sale
September 29-So, and for trains scheduled
70 reach Atlanta before noon of October
1, with final limit October q 1905. and can
be extended until October 90 1906. For
complete information apply to
M. II. BONE, d. =. A.
M. COXWELL, C. p. A,
Phones: Bell 3067; Peoples 617. 9-28-5t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Business Changes In opelika.

Opelika. September 2s.-(Special.)-Ma
are the business changes that are going
on in Opelika this fall. An important
change is in the City Drug Store. Mr.. c.
L. Hightower,' the proprietor, has sold
out to Mr.. Ben Taron. who assumes
charge October l. Mr.. Taron has for many
years been employed in this drug store
and is a young man most capable for
the business he has purchased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Carpenter Has Two Wives.

Meridian, Miss. September 2Ss-(Special)
According to the claims of two pretty
young women. one from Mobile and the
other from Hattiesburg, G. w. Mitchell,
a white carpenter, occupies the unenviable
position of being a muchly married In
dividual. Two of these young women,
both claiming to have been married to
him, left this city this morning for Mem
phis, where they will confront the said
G. w. Mitchell, who is under police sur
velance there, and determine what action
will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Roof Blown From coIIeae.

Meridian, Miss. September 2S-(Special)
1t was ascertained tonight that during
the raging storm of last night the roof of
the Meridian Male college. an immense
building about three miles from the city.
toward the northwest, was blown off. Sew
eral hundred students were domiciled
there, but no physical injuries are re-
ported This is the greatest Individual loss
yet reported
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Expense Accounts In Cherokee.

Centre, September 2s.-(Special)-The
following expense accounts were filed in
the probate office by candidates in the
recent primary: ]. P. Miller, candidate
for sheriff, nominated. s21.50
Joe NJ Webb. candidate for sheriff, de-
feated. 1878.
G. P. Smith. candidate for county COM
missioner. nominated, SOLE
William Sglin. candidate for representa-
tive. defeated. So. rs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Lightning Kills Two Mules.

Jackson Miss. September 2s.-(Special.)
During the storm of yesterday lightning
struck and killed two fine mules that
were attached to one of the ice wagons.
The negro driver was stunned and
knocked senseless for a few minutes. but
he finally came around and seems none
the worse for his experience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29

Southern railway will sell round trip
tickets to Richmond, Va, on September
29-3O and October l, with final limit to
reach original starting point October S,
1906. at rate of one first-class fare, plus
% cents for the round trip. For sched-
ule and other information apply to NJ. H.
Bone, d. P. A.. or M. Coxwell, C. P. A.,
Morris Hotel building 9-28-5t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-29
Columbus, Ca, Train Delayed.

Columbus, Ca September 28.-(Special.)
The Mobile and Girard passenge train
due here at noon today did not arrive un-
til tonight. being delayed by a trestle be-
ing washed away twenty miles this side
of Andalusla as a result of the heavy
storm in South Alabama.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-01-06
pr. HYDE In Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 6.-Dr. Douglas
Hyde. tho head OF tho Gaelic League
who - now on a lecture tour through
tho United States, 20 arouse interest
In tho study Of the ancient Irish
tongue, arrived here this morning for
a days visit This evening ho will do
liver a lecture before a largo Irish
meeting 10 be held In tho old city hall
DR.. Hyde Il not only an ardent cham
pion OF tho Gaelic language, but, In
Ireland, 10 regarded as tho coming
man and leader Of tho Parnell class
Tho proceeds from his lecture will b.
used 20 advance tho interests OF Home
Rule In Ireland.
Tho United Irish Societies Of this
city had made elaborate preparations
Tor tho reception and entertainment
Of tho distinguished visitor. Upon
his arrival be was received by com
mittes headed by Mr.. J. +. oJough'
lin, whose guest DR.. Hyde will be dur
Ing the day. in honor OF DR.. Hyde, a
reception will be given In the after
noon and a banquet Ia the evening