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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-20
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Abram w. Blair,

fAbIdIU W. oIdIT. (
At one o'clock yesterday afternoon
the breath of life fed from the enact
ated form Of Abram w. Blair, who has
been struggling against hope with tu-
berculosis of the lungs for several
months. He was brought here about
five weeks ago from Ottumwa. Iowa,
by his sister, Mrs. G. o. Netesta, and
after stopping at the hotel for a few
Gays they moved into the Blair house
on East Main street where he died.
Abram w. Blair was born May IL,
1850, on the farm now known as the
kruse farm three miles southeast of
this village and was the son of Mary
and James Blair. He resided on the
homestead until he wet west nearly
twenty-five years ago. He was mar
ried to Miss Hattie Freeman and one
daughter was born to this union. Both
his wife and daughter have preceded
him In death
For the past seven years he has had
his residence in Ottumwa, Iowa Just
when he was taken i'll with the dis
ease that brought him to death Is not
known. but he realized that he was
stricken with a disease that he could
not throw off, and great desire came
over him to visit the old farm once
more before he was called to eternal
sleep. He wrote to Postmaster Lewis
letter Of inquiry regarding the
whereabouts Of the Blair family and
stated his desire. The letter was
placed in the hands of his mother
and sister, at St. Paul, the latter Of
whom. Mrs Netesta proceeded as
quickly as possible to Ottumwa and
brought him here. His one desire,
however. was not experienced as his
weakened condition would not permit
of trip to the old farm.
Deceased is survived by his aged
mother Mrs. Mary e. Blair, who came
from ST. Paul upon his arrival here
and remained with him until his death
one sister, Mrs. Netesta. who was also
with him at the last, and one brother,
James Blair. of Lead, S. d.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow. friday morning at ten
O'Clock, Rev G. w. Stark officiating,
and the remains will be placed in the
family lot in the village cemetery
Wisconsin Sunprairie Countrymen.
The late Mr.. Blair was employed
for period of several years by w. s.
Grips & Co., Ottumwa.
Earl Ernest Reeve.
The twenty months old child Of
Joseph G. Reeve, Carl Ernest, died
August 10, and the funeral services
were conducted at the parents resi-
dence three miles northeast Of
Agency, August 10. by Rev. T. B..
Hughes, and the remains were inter.
red in the Agency cemetery. Little
Carl was very bright child and the
bereaved parents have the sympathy
OF their numerous friends in this
affiictiOn. -Contributed
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M. 3. MALT8EE DIES.
keosauqua Man Passes Away Aged n
Years-Rev. Hawk Conducts
Funeral Services.

Keosauoua.-M. B. Maltbee, age II
years, died Thursday morning at
o'clock after an illness of several
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-20

The late Mr.. Blair was employed
for period of several years by w. s.
Grips & Co., Ottumwa.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
A. K. NUCKoLLS WILL BUILD
Walnut Hill Grocer Resumes Plan of
Putting Up Structure of
His own.

A. X. Nuckolls proprietor Of a grocery
store at Fortieth and Cunning streets, is
planning to build a two-story and base
ment brick store on the lot recently bought
by him at the southwest corner Of Fortieth
and Cunning streets.
The plans for the new store are being
drawn by Architect ]. B. Mason and the
building will cost about 5000 The second
story Of the building will be used as an
apartment The lot has a frontage of
SO feet on Fortieth street and IS feet on
Cunning Bids for construction will be re-
ceived in a few weeks. as soon as the
specifications are completed by the archi-
tect.
Mr.. Nuckolls has been occupying rented
quarters owned by DR.. S. d. Mercer and
contemplated building his new store last
spring, owing to an increase OF rent, but
was delayed one year.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
FoRTY-FIVE TRAMPS ESCAPE
Carload of Prisoners slip Away From
Captain MOstyn-Many
Years Ago.

Ever have any prisoners escape from
your" asked the Anxious Inquirer of Cap
tain Mostyn.
"Oncs"
How many9"
"Forty-lve."
"Forty-iveG'
"Yepl"
How'd that happen?"
'well, 1t was rather funny DEAL said
the captain. II didn't chase them very far;
in fact didn't chase them at all. II hap
peneG like this: You see, Omaha had been
infested with a large floating population,
commonly known as tramps, and we were
rounding them up as fast as they came In.
Officer Tiedman, who is now dead, and my
self were down I'm the Burlington yards
one night, catching hoboes. We had box
car which we were using for a calaboose.
and as fast as we caught the buns we
locked them In the car. We had forty-five
In there and Tiedman and 1 went to a
phone to call the wagon to come and get
them. When we returned the car was gone.
We went far down in the yards and hunted
up a switchman and asked him to help us
locate the car. He told us that the switch
engine had picked up all the empties and
they had been taken out by a westbound
train which had just departed WELL we
didn't care, but were rather glad to get
rid Of them, only we thought there might
be a fewsamong them who were wanted for
some crime"
Ever hear from them again7"
Not directly" said the captain, but 1
read in a Lincoln paper the next day that
boxcar load of union miners who had
been driven out of Pennsylvania on account
OF the labor trouble had arrived in the
Capital City in the night, en- route to Col
orado and were being fed by the local
charity association. OF course never said
anything-except what 1 said to officer
Tiedman, and he never told"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

An attack Of grip seldom results fatally.
but II is the indirect couse OF nany deaths.
II it does not result in pneumonia. which is
frequently the case, 1t leaves it's victim
with a cough which fingers on long after
every other symptoms OF the disease has
vanished The system Is thus left in a
weakened condition and Is susceptible 70
almost every other disease. The grip can
be greatly lessened in its severity II Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is used. and any
tendency toward pneumonia is promptly
checked. There is no medicine which has
met with greater success In the treatment
OF this disease. 1t cures the cough and
leaves the system in a natural and healthy
condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
NO RELATIVE OF DYING MAN
Family Connections of william Car
son or Gordon Not Found in
Omaha.

The police have been unable thus far to
locate relatives Of William Carson or Cor
don, dying at st. Vincents hospital Bill
ings, Mont. in compliance with the request
from the hospital authorities. The injured
man is said to have murmured he has a
sister named Mrs. Belle Putnam In Omaha,
but she has not been found. It was
thought Mrs. Julia Putnam, 1904 North
Thirty-fourth street, was the woman want
ed, but she says not. The hospital authori-
ties stated the patients death was expect
cd at any time.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

few weeks. The purpose Of the meeting is
being kept secret. but It is understood to be
inducements offered to the mem
bers Of the club to remove 20 Kansas city.
Burton's New Home
1RONTON, NO, March 1S-Former Sen
ator Burton Of Kansas will be released
from Jail here next week. II is understood
that he will make his future home in Kan
sas City.
Bank of England.
LONDON, March 13-The directors Of the
Bank Of England have been in secret ses-
sion all day and Lombard street is greatly
excited over a persistent rumor that they
have about determined TO remove the bank
to Kansas City.
BinHer Hermann's Plans.
WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The trial OF
Congressman Hermann, charged with con-
pllcity In Oregon land frauds, will be con-
cluded this week Mr.. Hermann will prob
ably locate in Kansas City, unless the jury
locates him in the prison at Moundsville,
W. Va.
Improvement I'm K,Rw River.
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, March 13-The
Hack Drivers union here is I'm a panic over
the report that Secretary Taft is going to
settle the disputes between lake shippers
and water power syndicates over possession
Of the Niagara Falls by having the falls re-
moved and placed in the Kaw river, just
above Kansas City. 1t is believed that
Secretary Taft has been inspired to this
course by the Kansas City Commercial
club.
Bill Cody IL Disturbed.
CODY, Wyo., March 1s,-Buffalo Bill re-
fuses to affirm or deny the rumor that he
is going to sell his hotels, stage line and
ranches, cut his hair and leave Wyomlns
forever, but II is generally believed here
that he will do so II the report is true
that Yellowstone park is to be removed &c
Kansas City.
Zion to BE Relocated.
ZION CITY, Ill, March 13.-The full pro.
gram of the changes that will be made
In the affairs of the Zionists has not beer
decided upon, but the faithful have hat
an intimation that they had better gel
data on the price of tickets and the freight
rates on household goods to Kansas City
Gateway TO Panama Canal.
WASHINGTON, March IA messenger
bearing secret dispatches for Major Goe
thals, in charge of work at Panama, hal
Just left the White House 1t is believet
that the president has ordered Major Goe
thals TO change the plans of the Panams
canal so as to locate one Of the ship en-
frances TO 1t at Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

Judge George w. Doane, anonther mem
Der Of the counsel representing Mrs. Shelby
and the McCreary heirs, also confirmed the
report that no contest would be made and
said
THE will will go TO probate without any
contest or obstruction of any sort. 1t is
premature to say what viii be done as
to conserving the interests OF those not
named in the will, but judicial eonstruc-
ton Of the instrument will be asked and
It is probable the persons interested and
not named as devisees will contest the con-
struotion now placed on certain ambiguous
clauses of the instrument"
II is deemed certain that no acrimonious
legal complications will ensue as sometimes
attends the prObating of a win Of the char
acter in question and the statements made
20 a reporter for The Bee were the first to
be given out officially on the subject. In
this connection Mr.. Keller said:
This is the first statement made by me
or my associate counsel interested In the
case and this is only done in denial Of mis-
leading stories by the press and to gen
orally clarity the situation"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
ohio Banker Ends Life.

OHIO Banker Ends Lire.
CANTON, o., March 13-Horace @. Nc
Dowell, president of the Farmers bank of
country home five miles north Of this city
this morning. He was known throughout
Ohio as a breeder of high class sheep.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
Mr.. KeIIer's Version.

Substantially the same statement was
made by Attorney Charles B, Keller, who
represents Mrs Shelby and the McCreary
children Mr. Keller said:
There has been an agreement made be-
tween certain corporations and institutions
which are benehciRries or devisees under
the will and Mrs. Shelby and the Nc
Creary heirs, by virtue OF which no contest
is to be entered into by Mrs. Shelby or the
McCreary heirs, who reserve. however, any
rights they may have relative to an in
formal execution of the will as required by
law.
1.-THE will will go to probate Saturday
without prejudice to any of the parties to
any rights they may have, Notwithstanding
the will, or to apply to the court for inter
probation of provisions or the validity Of
any of its provisions.
1--WE can't say as to what course will be
pursued regarding the will after II has
been admitted to probate but It is prob
able action Immediately will be taken look
ing to the judicial exposition of the terms
Of the document by the court.
mo questions of fact as to the capacity
Of the testator at the time OF making the
will and whether he was of sound and
disposing mind viii be raised and the ques-
lions for settlement, II any, will be purely
questions Of law"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
Bnnk of EnRInnd.

LONDON March 1S.-The directors Of the
Bank Of England have been in secret ses-
sion all day and Lombard street is greatly
excited over persistent rumor that they
have about determined TO remove the bank
to Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer I'm Nebraska and
Kansas Today, Fair Tomorrow
Cloudy in Iowa To-day.

WASHINGTON, March is.-Forecast of
the weather for Thursday and Friday;
For Nebraska and Kansas-Fair and
warmer Thursday Friday fair.
For Iowa = Partly cloudy Thursday,
warmer in north and west portions; FRI
day increasing cloudiness and warmer.
For Colorado-Fair Thursday warmer In
east portion; Friday fair,
For Wyoming-Fsir and warmer Thurs
day; Friday fair
For South Dakota-Generally fair Thurs
day and Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

few weeks. The purpose Of the meeting is
being kept secret but It is understood to be
considered inducements offered to the mem
bers of the club to remove 20 Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

I indicates trace OF precipitation
l.. A. WELSH, Local FOrecaEter.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

tRONTON. Mo. March 1S-Former Sen
ator Burton Of Kansas will be released
from jail here next week. It is understood
sas City
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
Local Record.

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March l.
and comparison with the last two years:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
NOCONTEST ON COUNTS WILL
suoh is Statement Of Three Attorneys and
Of the Executors,
INSTRUMENT GOES TO PROBATE SATURDAY
schenk, MahOney, Keller and DOane
Say No 'GBitter Contest" VIII
he waEed ~ Is RE-
ported.

THE will Of Count John A. Creighton
will go to probate Saturday. There will be
no contest"
This statement is backed by the testimony
Of these authorities: John schenck, broth
er-in-law and one of the executors Of the
late Count Creighton; T. ]. Mahoney, at
torney representing the charitable insu-
tutions mentioned as benenciaries; Judge
George w. Doane and Charles B. Keller
attorneys, representing the heirs not mem
toned specifically in the mooted sections
Of the will.
I'VE may request an Interpretation OF the
thirteenth clause" said Judge Doane. And
that was the nearest contest" testimony
that was available yesterday.
Mr. schenck, confirming the report that
an agreement had been reached among the
heirs and denying the story published yes
terlay by a local paper OF bitter con-
test" pending, said:
Il don't see how a paper could make such
a statement. There Is now no ground what
ever for the assertion that bitter con-
test will be waged over the will OF Mr.
Creighton. l make this statement unre-
servedly."
statement by Mr.. Mahoney.
The agreement was reached between coun-
sci representing the devisees mentioned in
the will including the charitable institutions
which were given large bequests and mem
bers Of the family who were apparently
cut off from participation in the division
of the large estate.
After reading the account Wednesday
evening in the paper referred to of the bit
ter contest" to be entered into for the pur-
pose of breaking the will, T. J. Mahoney
said:
while I have hitherto refrained from
giving any public statement regarding the
rumored contest OF the will on the ground
that such a course would be breach Of
professional conduct, l believe It Is proper
that the matter should be set right. There
has been an understanding reached between
certain institutions, which are benefciaries
under the will, and Mrs. Mary Shelby,
daughter of a deceased brother of Count
Creighton, and the six children of Mrs.
| John McCreary, a deceased sister Of Count
Creighton, all of whom were not mentioned
in the WILL by which there is to be no
contest interposed except on any matter
which may appear to AFFECT the formalities
of the execution of the will.
| After the will is probated it is to be
open to anyone interested to make any
contention that may be thought tensble
respecting the true Interpretation of the will
or the force and validity Of any Of its
| provisions.
There is to be no attempt to settle or
adjust any point in regard to the inter
probation of the will, as none Of the per-
sons interested was disposed to seek to
get anything by virtue OF the will that the
testator did not intend to give him, and all
are willing to abide by judicial determine
ton as to what the testators intent really
was"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14
Headnunrfern fnr nnmn.

ST PETERSBURG. March ls-Your cor
respondent is unreliably informed that the
car and his councillors. after a protracted
conference. have decided 10 dissolve the
present Duma and order a new election.
The new Duma viii meet in Kansas city.
u,w,a TO- U.u,. NAL.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

ATHENS. March 1S.-General Grosvenor,
who has retired from congress after seTv-
ice OF twenty years has planned TO call a
convention Of Lame Ducks at Athens In a
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-14

Ever have any prisoners escape from
your" asked the Anxious Inquirer of Cap
toI Nogt,rp
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ment company, succeeding E. J.
Chamberlin, who is unable to
attend to the business since be-
ing called to Winona, MIMI, to
settle up an important estate.
Another large shipment of
trunks and bags, in all sizes, and
at all prices. New York Cash
Store.
The Misses Reca and Mae
Connolly and Hollie Thorson
who have been attending St.
Benedict's academy, St. Joseph,
Mimi, returned home Wednes-
day evening.
Standard patterns, ten and
fifteen cents, none higher. New
York Cash Store.
Tuesday evening the juniors
entertained the seniors at a
banquet in the Odd Fellows hall.
The decorations were in yellow
and black bunting, and cream
colored roses and smilax were
arranged on the tables. The
lights were shaded in yellow and
a coy corner was arranged at
the upper end of the hall. Six
of the sophomore girls served
the banquet in five courses.
Prof. Godward was postmaster
and Miss Fish, Howard Maher,
Frances Cowan, Juliette Short
ridge and Harold Dodge also
proposed toasts. Altogether it
was a very up-to-date and sue
cessful affair.
| Wall paper sales, have doubled
Iall former efforts. New York
Cash store.
VIM. Lindquist, who had for
some time been working for Pc.
ter Regain on his farm in Web.
ster township, secured $40 last
week from his employer to send
to his mother. After receiving
the money he slipped out, but
Peter had a warrant issued and
the fellow arrested on a charge
Of securing money on false pre-
lenses. He appeared before
Judge Henry last Thursday, and
as the judge held that William
had about $40 coming, the case
was dismissed.
Children's muslin dresses
with the dainties of lace and in
sertion trimmings, at close
prices. New York Cash Store
I "The King of Tramps,' which
is to be the offering at the armor,
Jnne 3, is one of a brand new
order of tramp plays, something
above and usually beyond tn
usual offering in this line, ant
one which appeals to old AM
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81 shoes for 50 at the I. x. L
Clothing House.

81 shoes for 50 at the l. x. L.
Clothing House.
c. W. Cunningham of St.Paul
passed a day in Devils Lake last
week.
Kindle johnson is laid up
with a mild form of blood-poi-
son IN his arm, caused by a
slight wound in his hand.
Your boy will outgrow them
before he wears them those
rs cent long stockings at the I.
X. L. Clothing House.
D. D. Sullivan, Optical Spec
ialist of Fargo, will visit Devils
Lake professionally again on
June Bird and 4th, office at Hues-
gems jewelry store. All persons
having eye trouble should call
and see him. Eyes examined.
Glasses fitted. Remember the
date.
Summer suits. underwear,
shoes, and fashionable articles
at the |. X. L. Clothing House.
The Seniors were entertained
! at the Jacobson farm, thirteen
miles west Of town last Friday.
The conVeyances were provided
| by the boys. Mrs. Jacobson SER
we'd a 6-course dinner at noon.
The afternoon was spent in mer-
rymaking, and after partaking
of asubstantial lunch they began
their return trip, encountering
many small cyclones and sand
storms, but arrived safely about
dark we'll loaded with real es-
tate. They were accompanied
by Miss Fish, Miss Maggelson,
and Mr.. Miller.
To leaven is to make light.
To Tighten the trials of baking
day, use Hunts Perfect Baking
Powder.
E. D. Evans, manager Of the
Star theatre which Sam Goldberg
is financing, contemplates hold
ing the opening Monday evening,
June 3rd. Mr.. Evans is an ex-
perienced theatrical manager,
having held important positions
with some of the largest eastern
accompanies. He has been for
tunate in securing the services
Of Harry Fischer, formerly with
the Orpheum at Grand Forks,
and Miss Lulu Ripson, popular
accompanied of Grand Forks,
The Goldberg building on Fourth
street has been entirely remod
eled and is now one of the best
; finished and equipped little
theatres in the northwest.
/ Ole Serumgard has been cleo
ted manager of the Home invest
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O'Brl6n Bros.
Hardware Dealers.

young alike. The play has been
aptly termed a Yankee Doodle
comedy, being a comedy set to
Yankee Doodle music. The
King of Tramps, as played by
Victor Faust is a conception of a
genius hobo seldom presented on
the stage; not the usual rum
soaked degenerate, but a "Sun-
ny JIM always going out of
his way to spread sunshine and
kindness. Then there is the
Scarecrow, with his stuffy, tired
feeling and his wonderful Scare
crow dance and songs, some
thing that must be seen to be
appreciated. A capable company
of farciers, singers and dancers
surround the principal charac-
tiers, and patrons are assured of
a performance we'll worth see
ing.
Have you seen them? The H.
and w. waists for children at
Is cents. New York Cash Store.
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J THELOCALT lELD :

Our So shoe is a hummer. I.
x. L.
F. A. Taylor was up from the
Forks last week.
A. Mclaughlin of Cando, was
in town Tuesday.
A. j. Clure was in from New
Rockford Tuesday.
That So shoe of ours is
worth 81. I. x. L.
w. F. Boylan was over from
Oberon last Friday.
RANGES Connolly was down
from Egeland Tuesday.
II. A. Nicholson Of C1ary,
spent Tuesday in town.
G. C. Hamilton of Chicago,
spent Tuesday in the city.
E. Lovejoy was up from
Gran dForks on Monday.
J. E. Galloway of Rolla, pass
ed a day in the city last week.
Felix Reuter- is agent for all
kinds Of insurance except life.
j. w. Covers came down from
Churchs Ferry last Thursday.
J. D. Eaton of Rollette, was a
guest at the Sevilla on Tuesday.
4 Boys and Youths long stock.
ings at the I. X. L. Clothing
House for Is cents a pair.
The pupils of the Sixth grade
had 1hclI picnic at Pitchers
Saturday the 25th. !,
We are now ready to handle
all kinds of tin work. Moderate
prices-satisfaction guaranteed
. O'Brien Bros.
Put in your orders for miIlet
clover, timothy, seed corn that art
adapted to this climate or for any
other kind of seed at the Fee(
& Seed Store. West Fourth Street