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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-05
FAIR
OPENS--FINE
RACES ARE ON
PERFECT SPLENDID
ATTENDANCE PROGRAM OF
RACES FOR THURsDAY-sHoW.
ING INTERESTING EVENTS.

Eldon, Sept. 4.-The Big Four fair
opened today with the best attendance
ever known. The weather is perfect,
and every one is enjoying the exhibits
;:rd the races. Tomorrow's program
Of races follows:
2:2o Pace, Purse, s3oo--Entries.
The Dostor, g. g., Searcher R. s.
Stock Farm, Eldon.
Major Ensign, b. s.. Sardis Ensign.
E G. Willard, Burlington.
Myrtle c., br. M, Bazant Rule JOS
eph Carson, Washington.
Online End, b. s., Online 2:04, S. T.
Hills, Mt. Pleasant.
Halson, S. s., Gov. Strong, James
Hall, Hedrick.
International Bill, S. g., Rinaldo, w.
A. Vaugn, Hedrick.
Radium, b. s., Cav zue, Morgan &
Singleton, Hedrick
Gooseberry, b. g., Strawberry A. M.
Utterback, Hedrick
Juggler, b. g., Green Rush King,
George Andrews, New London.
Leora D., br. m Allerio, w. L. King,
Ottumwa.
Nancy Nc, w. H. Cessna. shellbina,
Mo.
Bob Morton. b. g., T. R. Davis, Green
City Mo.
Running race Y mile and repeat,
purse, $10O.
Running race, u mile dash, purse.
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FIRST MEETINGS HELD BY REvs.
sMock AND M'cuNE, TWENTY
THREE MEMBERS ORGANIZING
A CHURCH AS THE RESULT
ONLY TWO OF THIS
BAND ARE LIVING
REV. sMock WAS CHOSEN PAS
TOR IN 1853, AND HIS OLD
CHURCH BUILDING STILL
sTANDs-ls THE DELoNG HOME
(By a Staff Correspondent.)

Sfgourney, Sept 4-Fifty years of
history! Fifty years of following the
footsteps and precepts Of the lowly
Nazarine! Fifty years of struggle,
disappointment, achievement, and vic
tory! Fifty years standing for those
things in life which count for the
most and which serve to make life
brighter and friendships dearer. This
is the proud record Of the Presbyter.
Ian church of Sigourney. This will be
the incentive to keep going forward
and doing greater things for the
Master and Guide.
May 10. 1874, Dr. George H. Stone
appointed commissioner by the Iowa
Territorial legislature, laid out and
named Sigourney, as the county sent
of Keokuk county, and through his
admiration for the poetess, Mrs. Sigour.
ney, gave this new place which he
had created, her name. One by one
settlers began to come in to the new
town, after the year 1874.
In the year 1857, Rev. D. V. Smock
esho IVY ,NlSStuHO, lIOlll
Fairfield in the Presbyterian faith
held a series of meetings in Sigour
ney. AS result Of these meetings
church was organized with twenty
three active members, and they were
not misnomers, as they were active
In the work which they had started
At this time, only two are still iivins
OF that band Of twenty-three, and one
of these. Mrs. Susan Legg, is still q
member of the church which she help
ed organize The other, Nathan Fl
Hall, is resident Of Bentonsville
Ark.
The following year, Rev. smocE
came to supply the church here, in
conjunction with church in Lafay
cite township, at the same time hold
ing the Office of county superintend
ent The building in which the con
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Chicago, Sept "A unique double
wedding, in which three generations
of the same family took part, occurr
ed yesterday afternoon at s o'clock
at the residence of Mrs. Pauline Har-
riette Lyon. 1776 Sheridan Road, who
resigned as secretary of the Woman's
Athletic club some months ago.
Mrs. Lyon herself was the bride in
the first of the two wedding ceremon,
les, the groom being Albert Richard
Pritchard, of Rochester. N Y. In the
second, which Immediately followed
the first. Mrs. Lyons son. Curtis Bur-
rows Lyon was the groom. His bride
was Miss Sara F. Allen Of Fall River,
Mass.
To the two generations of the Lyon
family participating in the novel
event. was added a third. represented
by Rev. William Putnam of Lansing,
Mich, father of Mrs. Lyon, who Off
ciated at both ceremonies.
Mr. Putnam first read the marriage
service over his daughter and Mr..
Pritchard and then over his grandson
and Miss Allen.
Both Ceremonies Simple.
The entire affair was quiet in the
GAIL ClhlC, IuOoC PlSochL UClHS
to members of the families. There
were no attendants upon either Of
the bridal couples except William P.
Lyon, who acted as best man for his
brother Curtis.
Mr.. Putnam is SO years old and Is
state chaplain for Michigan of the
Grand Army Of the Republic Curtis
Lyon is %, and is In business in Chi
oago. Mr.. Lyon and his bride left last
night for the northern woods, where
they will remain month or more.
Mr.. Pritchard is manufacturer
and comes of an old Rochester family.
Mr.. and Mrs Pritchard left for
an extended wedding trip to the
Thousand Islands and the Berkshires.
They will take up their residence in
Rochester. where they will be at home
after Nov. Is.
The double wedding ceremony
came about through the decision of
Curtis Lyon to make the occasion
memorable by getting married on the
same day as his mother, who arrang-
ed the date Of her marriage some
time ago. Young Mr.. Lyon communi-
Gated his idea to Miss Allen. who ar
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President Goes
To Washing ton
September rs

Oyster Bay N. Y, Sept At was
announced that President Roosevelt
will leave Oyster Bay on Sept. 20, in
stead of Sept. 30, as previously plan
ned. 1t was also announced that the
President will go to Washington be-
fore starting on his western and
southern trip on Sept %, although such
was not the original plan. The neces.
sity of considering several executive
matters and getting the working force
of his Office installed is the reason
given for the change in plan.
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Porter Wins At
Hague Met All
The Objections

The Hague. Sept. 4.-General Hor-
ace Porter of the American delegation
to the peace conference led his pro-
posai for the collection Of contractual
debts to practically unanimous approx.
al by the committee of examination.
The Importance of this American prop
osition. it is pointed out, lies in the
principle which it establishes rather
than in its practical application, which
may be very seldom. General Porter
met all the objections raised and fin
ally brought all the countries repre-
sented. debtor as well as creditor
countries; intoNline with the single ex-
ceDtion of SWitzarl0aG
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From Wednesday Daily.
Possibly the case around which tho
greatest amount Of interest has cen
tered is that of Miles Morrow, who
was indicted for murder in the hrst
degree. :.
Morrow resides several miles north
of Mt. Pleasant On Sunday, May D
Morrow shot and killed Benjamin Far
rell coored, on East Mill street as
result of quarrel, it is alleged, over
Mary Judson. Morrow gave himself
up Immediately and was arraigned
and heard before Justice Ayres on
charge of murder filed after a verdict
of murder had been returned by Cor
oner S. E. O'Neill
The preliminary hearing lasted four
DAYS and Morrow was bound over TO
await the action of the grand jury IN
the middle of May on charge OF
manslaughter. He has been in the
county jail since the hearing, in de-
fault Of bonds. His attorney waived
arraignment this morning and was
given until tomorrow morning to
plead
Indicted for Bigamy.
May Hayes was given until tomor-
row morning to enter plea TO the
charge of bigamy The prosecuting
witness in the case is Harry hayes
her husband Hayes claims that When
he married the woman she was still
the wife of George Boofter, from
whom Mrs. Hayes claims to have been
divorced
Mrs. Hayes was arrested in Des
Moines about May Z and brought to
Ottumwa She was arraigned before
Justice Melick and pleaded not guilty.
The first hearing lasted several days
and Mrs. Hayes was bound over to
the latter part of May
Other Indictments.
Mary Judson was indicted for prose
cution on charges filed by E. Bryant.
She pleaded not guilty this morning
Will Waites colored, was given un-
til Friday morning to enter plea to
the charge Of larceny from building
at night time, for which he was In
dicted. The prosecuting witness is
Henry Mccormick.
Charles Tarwater pleaded not gull
ty to larceny from a building. The
prosecuting witness is John Carter.
R. w. williams, colored, waived
arraignment on the charge of larceny
from the person Of George Gable and
was given until tomorrow morning to
plead.
Henry Redeke, who was bound over
some time ago for breaking and en-.
5tering a railway car, on charges filed
by John Gray. pleaded guilty. He
was fined 500 or thirty days. He
could not procure the money and WAS
MT hacl, in the county jail
Frank Fullwood, colored, of Rut-
ledge, who was indicted for assault
with attempt to murder Elijah Jones,
better known as "Crackerjack" waiv
ed arraignment and will enter plea
before tomorrow morning.
Frank Wilson, who DR.. A. o. Diller
charges with larceny from building
at night time, waived arraignment and
was given until tomorrow to plead.
No Bonds Furnished.
The prisoners in none of the above
cases were able to furnish bonds and
were put back in the county jail to
await their trials in the district court
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PRESBYTERIANS AT
SIGOURNEY HONOR
5OTH ANNIVERSARY

gregation worshipped first. still stands
IN Sigourney, though it has been re-
modelled for dwelling. 1t is now the
DeLong property. The bell stood out
on tower in front of the church.
calling the worshippers together.
smoek Leaves Church in 1862.
Rev. Smock served the church until
1862. and was followed by McCandless
and Mathes, whose dates of service
are no longer matter of record, an
all data of the early church was de,
stroyed in fire, and facts have to
be CLEANED from the memory of those
who have long been in the church.
Then came Rev. S. G. Hair, serving
from 1870 to 1873 1t was during his +
term of service that the present build.
ing was built as the house of wor-
ship, taking two years for the erec-
ton OF the building 1t has seat
ing capacity of three hundred and In
the year 1908 extensive repairs wese
made, which puts the building in
good shape.
Names of Pastors.
The church has been mighty fac
tor in all the affairs of the town. as
the members are loyal and devoted 70
the church and all of the best inter
ests of the community. Their list Of
pastors following Rev. Hair, with the
terms of service of each, Is as fol-
lows:
III. S. Snodgrass 1s7S-1Ss2.
j. K. Alexander, 1SS3-1SS4.
III. W. Woods, 1SS5-18S6.
j. R. Gass, d. D., 1886 1890
e. c. Haskell, 1S91-1S83
f. M. Weeks. 1S941S95.
w. B. Phelps, 1S95-1902.
J. George Ph. D.. 1902-1903.
Philip Palmer 1903
During the pastorate of Rev. Weeks,
a parsonage was built in the south
part of town, and has since been trad
ed for the property adjoining the
church, which makes 1t more conven-
lent for the pastor and people.
The present pastor, Rev. Philip Pal
mer, was born in La Belle, Mo-, Aug.
the Park college, graduating June.
1890 He continued his studies In the
from there in May, 1893. His minis-
try began at Onslow and Bethel in the
Cedar Rapids Presbytery remaining
there five and half years. From these
, places he went to Schaller and his
work was very successful, having 90
accessions on his first appointment
and 60 at Schaller. In August. 1872
was called to the pastorate at Sigorr-
| neyi and is hGre celebrating the
founding of the church whose birth oc-
Cured thirteen years before his own
Fills manly bearing at all times and his
deep earnestness In his work, has won
for him the honor and respect from
all people, which he richly deserves
He is deep student and his sermons
are interesting and contain much OF
instruction and help. He is loved by
his people, who know his worth.
The church has planned thrsa
days clbration, SPIT. 6, and 8, and
several of the old pastors will be back,
to help make the occasion more enjoy
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MOORS KILL
8 FRENCHMEN
ENGAGEMENT OUTSIDE OF CASA.
..BLANcA FATAL TO MANY AR.
TlLLERY MEN.

Casablanca, Sept. 4.-Eight French
men, including two officers, were kill
ed and seventeen wounded in an en-
gagement yesterday between large
body Of Moors and the French artil-
lery. just outside of the city.
Tazzi Bros. Dead.
Letters received here from Fez de-
clare that the Tazzi brothers, Adbel-
krim Ben Silman, the Moroccan for
eign minister. and Canaan, the sultan S
second representative at Tangier, nave
been assassinated by partisans of the
Caid of Mechuar, the official who in
PRODUCES ambassadors to the court of
the sultan
The Tazzi brothers exercised almost
and to them is attributed the ruin of
the empire. 1t is alleged that they
sought only their personal aggrandize.
ment. Their fortune Is counted by
millions, and is said to be sufficient
to pay the entire debt of Morocco
Some time ago the Caid of Mechuar
was on the point of killing the Tazzi
brothers in the presence of the sui
tan.
Moors Routed in Battle.
Four French soldiers were
seriously wounded during the Sun
day engagement with the Moors. The
fanatics showed extreme recklessness,
but eventually retired under the re.
peated, sweeping charges of the
French, and the terrific bombardment
of the artillery.
The fighting was started by the
Arabs attacking reconnoitering
party. which General Drude, the
French commander, REINFORCED by
five companies of infantry and two bat
teries of artillery. and Spahis, Afri.
can Hussars and irregular Algerian
cavalry.
Missionaries Leave Fez.
Taniger, Sept. 4.-Forced to leave
Fez by the hostility of the inhabitants,
VINO believe they are French spies, the
American missionaries, Messrs. Clin.
ton, Reed and Enyert, are making a
perilous journey across the country
bound for Tangier. When the other
Christians about seventy in number,
left there, fleeing for their lives, the
missionaries decided to remain at all
costs and continue their work. The
people of Fez were convinced by this
action, however, that they were spies,
and not genuine Americans.
Foreigners Fear for Lives.
Paris. Sept 4-The cabinet minis
ters have considered the situation at
Tangier. Owing to the withdrawal of
troops of the Sultan Abd-el-Aziz the
foreigners there fear they are at the
mercy Of Raisuli, who they believe
could easily raid the city. The action
taken by the cabinet in the matter has
not been announced.
Admiral Phillbert cables that a seri-
Gus engagement occurred near Caca-
blanca, when large force of Moors
Of the Taddert and Mzab tribes was
dispersed by the French troops. The
French crnisers Gloire and Gueydon
participated in the antian- firing sixty
shells.
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ARCHBISHOP LAID TO REST.
Most Rev. John Joseph Williams ot
Boston Honored by Church
Diqnitaries and State

Boston, Sept. ATTENDED by Car
dinal Archbishop of Baltimore and a
host OF prelates and the priests Of
massachusetts, in body, Most Rev.
John Joseph Williams, archbishop Of
Boston, today was placed in the
crypt beneath the high altar of the
cathedral Of Holy Cross. which stands
as monument to his labors. During
the solemn and elaborate funeral SER
emonies, the city bells tolled, flags
were half masted in the city and on
all of the prominent buildings.
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ON
ISLAND NEAR
PHILIPPINES
NEWS FROM YokoHoMA THAT
JAPAN HAD HoIsTED FLAG AT.
TRACTS MUCH ATTENTION IN
UNITED STATES

Washington, Sept. 4.-News from
Yokohama that Japanese explorers"
had occupied and hoisted the national
flag over the Island of Pratas near tho
Philippines attracted much attention
here, because by this act has been
added to Japanese territory an island
within 120 miles Of the Philippines,
which would furnish an admirable
naval base. Japanese possessions are
brought almost within the archipelago
because Pratas Island Is less than
sixty miles north of the twentieth
parallel, which was the northern
boundary of the former Spanish dom
inions as defined in the treaty Of
Paris.
Reef Forms Good Harbor.
The bureau of insular affairs 's
supplied with a great deal of informa-
tion about Pratas Island and Pratas
Reef, of which it is the visible part.
The island is in latitude north 2O:4 AZ
and longitude east 116:45. It forms
the middle and the west side of
Pratas Reef would be very service
half miles long and one-half mile wide
and Is shaped like a horseshoe. 1t
rises forty feet above the sea, and
Is visible in clear weather about
twelve miles
Pratas Island, In connection with
the excellent anchorage afforded by
Pratas Reef would be very service.
able to the Japanese should the navy
operate in the waters adjacent to the
Philippines The reef, the northeast
point of which is about eleven miles
from the island, is wind barrier Of
circular form inclosing a lagoon with
water Of from five to ten fathoms.
Suited for Noval Purposes.
The reef Is about forty miles in cir.
conference and between one and two
miles in breadth. There are two chan
nels leading into the lagoon, one on
either side of Pratas Island. There
are several good anchorages in from
ten to twenty fathoms of water, the
position abreast Of the south channel
being well adapted for naval pur-
poses.
The war and naval department of,
ficials say that they have no official
information about this new acauisi-
ton of the Japanese nation.
Pratas Island is composed of sand.
1t has been generally visited by Chin
ese fishermen in the early part of the
year. 1t is said to be the last land
between the chain running down TO
Formosa and beyond the Philippine
Islands.
In no way could the island be of
value to anyone except for naval pur.
poses. 1t is barren. except for busny
growth. But as a coaling and refitting
base 1t might be Of great value dur
ing a blockade of Manila or ports on
the Chinese coast.
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chewink VIII Wins at .giIboa.

Bilboa, Spain, Sept. 4.-The Amer
lean sender class yacht Chewirk VIII
won the first race today In the inter
national contest for the Marie Chris
tine cup, distance of 71s miles The
American yacht Marblehead was sec
cnd and the Spanish yacht Doriga
third
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Fire at Put in Bay.

Bay, O., Sept. 4-The Putin
Bay House. one of the leading hotels
Of the island, was totally destroyed
by fire last night. The guests were
compelled to leave the burning struc-
ture hastily, and only a few of them
saved their belongings. No one was
injured.
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THE PUBLIC DEBT is LESS.
Decrease for the Month of August is
$3,088,772 fior Your Uncle
Sans Debt.

Washington, D. c., Sept. A. The
monthly statement of the public debt
shows that at the close of business
August 81, the debt less cash in the
treasury aggregated 1881, ,692382, a
decrease for the month Of s3,00S,77
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JURY RETURNS .
INDICT MENTS; 5
CHARGES IGNORED
Lester Young, Charged With
Assault l'. Wjltho W,S1ijdlto 's,sss ,ssss to Do
,eolloas!A. EXonera-
ySsNfsed = The Charges
AgainstPhillips
and Others
Ignored
Miles Morrow Will be Tried
in District Court For Muir
der; May Hayes is In
dicted For Bigamy;
Were Arraigned
This Morn
ing

, . . . . . . . = + y
district August e. the grand jury reported Judge
ignored Those against whom indictments
this
. : -. y > . . -
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No home should have a cave of
gloom where one must s~ei his way
with lantern
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Continued on Page 81
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Colorado 70 Bisbee from Denver via
etc., vii, q southern Ry. For folder
DsLvsr. 1. e. Fisher. q. p. A.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 14s OF
1907. of the City of Grand Junction
and In accordance with law pubiic
notice is hereby given that special
election will be held in the City OF
Grand Junction, Colorado. on satur-
dav the End day of November. A. d.
1907, beginning at the hour of seven
o'clock I'm. ard closing at the hour
of seven o'clock pm. of said day
for the purpose of voting upon the
following question, to-wit:
"Will the voters of the City of
Grand Junction who are taxpayers
under the law approve the erection
bv the CITY Council of said City of
a new system of water works for
supplying the said City with water
for fire and domestic purposes to
be forever owned, maintained and
onerated by the said City and to cost
in the neighborhood of Four Hun
dred Thousand Dollars and the
funds for which erection II the vote
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Entered at the Postofiice in Grand
junction, Colo. as End class matter
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

thereon be in the affirmative are To
De raised by the issuance of the
water bonds of the City?"
The proposed system of water
works is as aforesaid to construct the
necessary works to bring to the City
and distribute therein an adequate
supply of pure mountain water for
hre and domestic purposes In said
City.
The following are the polling
places for and judges of said cleo
ton:
In the First Ward at the Western
MOTEL. at Second street and Colorado
avenue, and J.. S. Whitsell, H. B.
Tyler, w. e. Pittman. Judges.
In the Second Ward at the Turn
er Hall, number One Hundred and
Ihirty East Main street, and Peter
Chelius, S. B. Eskridge, M. c. Kins-
ley, Judges.
In the East Third Ward at S. NJ.
Dowdeh's marble shop, at the north
east corner of Main street and Sew
enth street, and Fred Halbour, S.
Nj. Dowden, G. w. Caldwell. judges.
In the West Third Ward at num-
Der Five Hundred and Thirty-Eight
East Main street, and A. A. Miller.
lhomas Ryan, t. S. Ramey, Judges.
In the Fourth Ward at the City
Hall, at Sixth street ard Colorado
avenue, and James Woods, F.. NJ.
Welch, c. L. Dyke. Judges.
That the persons who at the time
of said election are voters of the
said City of Grand Junction and are
taxpayers under the law and no
others are qualified to vote at the
said election and all such qualified
voters who approve the erection of
said water works shall vote by bal
lot For the Erection of the Water
Works and those opposed thereto
snail vote by ballot Against the
Erection of the Water Works"
Witness my hand ami the seal of
SAID City this 10th day of October,
A. d. 1907.
JOHN M. CONLEY,
, City Clerk.
[City Seal.l
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24
[City seal.l

W. G. Knight, of the Silver Medal
orchard, will leave in a day or two
Tor MS former home at Colfax. Ill,
IN order to look after some business
matters. He has a large farm there
which he WIZ endeavor to sell. He
mas harvested good crop of fruit
On his part of the old Bomgardner
orchard and is perfectly satisfied
with the returns and the prospect
of the fruit industry in this vallet.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Art squares and rugs, delicately
tinted patterns foi the parlor or
best room" Heavy. warmer colors
for the living apartments. No other
dealers can meet our low prices on
these goods. Cosgrovs G. Slough,
the furniture men.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Lee Morse. of Fruit Ridge, is hay
ing small cottage built Just north
of the old home. II is reported that
wedding will take place as soon
as the cosey corner is completed.
Harry l.. Cheedle is doing the car
penter work
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Ten kinds or cocoanul candy. ITO
a pound, Saturday, at Miller's.
Plain steak, sizzring hot. for 25c,
at the Tip Top Inn. This includes
potatoes, bread and butter and cof-
fee
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

Breakfast served until IL o'clock
at the Tip Top Inn.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24

steln-Bloch clothes. Loenler.
The daily sentinel., 1907-10-24
Business Office. 115 South Fourth ST

The Daily Sentinel is on sale at the
ofiice of the paper and at the Post
office Book Store. Grand Junction