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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-30

est landmarks Of the surrounding
country.
Isaac Swinney was born May 81,
1924, in Monroe county, West Virginia.
He was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Swinney. When five years of age the
family moved to Greensburg, Indiana.
where he met and to use his own ex-
preston fell a victim to the prettiest
girl in Indiana"
Mr.. and Mrs. Swinney left the farm
eight years ago where they cele-
brated thei rgolden wedding ami
versary, and have since lived in
South Ottumwa. Mrs. o. F. Briggs,
their daughter, also lives in South OF
tumwa. Their son, James Swinney,
resides on the old homestead, where
the anniversary celebration took place.
Ira Swinney passed away in infancy.
The guests from Ottumwa were: Mr..
and Mrs. o. F. Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Slagle, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.
Hughes. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Briggs,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Patterson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joh1, Trisler, Mr. and Mrs. M. j.
Williams, DR.. and Mrs. d. A. La Force,
Mrs. Margaret Parker, Mrs. R. Cress-
well, Mrs. ]. F. Burney of Winfield,
Kansas; Mrs. H. D. Davis of Topeka,
Kansas; Mrs s. 3. Russell of Her
man. Neb., John Peppers and A. B.
Williams.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-30

Monday at the old homestead, six
teen miles south of Ottumwa, where
sixty years ago they began their mar
ried life together, Mr.. and Mrs Isaac
Swinney of Pine street, South Ottum
wa, celebrated the sixtietn anniversary
of their wedding. One hundred and
twenty-five relatives and friends
mostly from Ottumwa and vicinity
were present At 1 o'clock dinner was
served on the beautiful spacious lawn
out under the shade trees in front OF
the home. The day was passed very
enjoyably in music and games and
other pleasant diversions. The bride
and groom mingled happily among
their guests as on that day over half
century before, seemingly defying
the lapse of time.
Olivia Johnson was born in Green's
burg, Indiana, February 2, 1929. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Johnson. May 81, 1S47 she
was married to Isaac Swinney at her
home in Greensburg. Leaving home
and friends far behind them they came
to the home sixteen miles south of
Ottumwa. where Mr. SwiniNy had
staked out claim a few months be-
fore Enduring the hardships of the
early settler in the days when the
country was new they founded the
home that now stands one of the earli-
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ard. Mrs. Leonard is a former resi-.
dent of this city.
Paris Green at Sargent's.
Neasham sells the best watches.
W. E. Griffith left yesterday after
noon for Abba on business trip.
Neasham sells the best watches.
W. W. Dyer left this morning for
Fairfield on business.
Alvan Rifle of Agency was in the
city yesterday on business.
Mrs. B. E. Whitfield of Mystic was
in the city today on business
DR.. A. o. Williams was in Agency
today on business.
Mrs. B. L. Roberts of Fairfield re-
turned home this morning after a
short business visit in this CITY.
International Louise Killer Sargent
Mrs. H. R. Lanning of Douds Leando
returned home this morning after a
short business visit in this city.
Born, this morning. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hampshire, residing on South
sheridan avenue, a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Ross of Center.
vile, returned home this morning aft
er short visit with friends in this
city.
Mrs. B. A. Curtis of Charlton left
this afternoon for Chicago on Burling.
ton No. after a short visit with
friends in this city. Mrs. Curtis is a
former resident of Ottumwa.
Lees Lice Killer.-Sargent's
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CLUB WOMEN AT kEokUk.
Mrs. Helena Downey of ottumwa on.
Of the Speakers at Fedora
ton MEETING.

Keokuk, May 2s.-The Iowa State
Federation of Colored Women's clubs
is holding it's fifth annual session here
and every effort is being made by the
two local clubs of colored women to
give the visitors enjoyable entertain
ment.
Miss Kittie Owens of Keokuk gave a
pleasant welcome to the guests, which
was responded to by Mrs Belle Reeves
of Buxton. Music was feature, not
ably pretty solo by Mrs. Cyrene
Trent of Burlington.
A pleasing address was delivered by
Mrs. Helena Downey Of the Good In.
tent club of Ottumwa, followed by q
reception with choice refreshments
Delegates are enrolled from Burling-
ton, Des Moines, Clinton, Ottumwa
Clarinda, Davenport, Buxton, Cedar
Rapids, Marshalltown and Keokuk.
Last evening Mrs. Gertrude D. Gull
bertson Of Clinton, president of the
federation. delivered her annual adj
dress and a reception given by Cleave
Circle and the Frances Ellen Harper
club, which was greatly enjoyed
Following is list of the Ottumwa
clubs and their representatives who
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-30
ARGUMENTS END IN
MERRILL-SAX CASE
JUDGE, HOWEVER WILL NOT
RENDER DECISION UNTIL A
LATER DATE

The case of J. H. Merrill, j. w. Gar
ner and G. Manning VS.. ]. B. Sax
which has been in progress in the dis
Ntrict court for the past ten days. was
completed yesterday afternoon as far
as the arguments of the attorneys
were concerned, but the Judge has re-
served his decision in the matter until
a later date. The case is one which
has created considerable interest both
from the legal points and for the
amount of money involved. The trial
grew out of the sale of the former Of
tumwa Traction and Light company,
OF which company the principals on
both sides of the case were stockhold-
ers. The stock of the company was
sold, the deal being closed by ]. B. Sax
j. B. Sax was paid commission Of
$3.50 by the purchasers, Byllesby G.
Co. and of this sum Mr.. Sax paid
Major Mahon $500 for services rem
dered in assisting him to complete the
deal. The plaintiffs claim that the
commission above referred to was
part of the purchase price
and should have been so considered
and divided. They therefore brought
suit for their proportionate amount OF
the same, based upon their stocknold-
ings. The defendant claims that the
plaintiffs received the full agreed upon
price for their stock and that the com
mission paid him by the purchasers
was his cue for services rendered.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Special Program Given in Seymou
Methodist Episcopal
Hbureb


Seymour.-Memoral services were
held at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday morning, the address being de-
livered by Rev. McVey, pastor of the
United Brethren church Decoration
day will be observed Thursday, Cap
tain Fee of Centervile being the
speaker of the day.
The summer school for teachers I'M
der the management of Superinten-
dent Cowgirl, opened Monday. The
purpose of this school Is to enable the
teachers to take q thorough review in
all branches taught in the public
schools, preparatory to the state exam
nation this fall.
Mrs. j. C. yarney, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. T. n. O'Neil OF
Trenton, Mr., and daughter in law
Mrs. Pearl Varney of Ell Reno, Okla.
departed Monday night for Chicago
where they will visit relativec
Harry Lowther departed Saturday
for Bonnie Terra, Mo, where he has
secured position in printing office
and his wife will join him later
William Fox of Unionville, Mo-, was
on the streets of this place Monday.
Miss Shirley Of Lineville was in the
city Tuesday.
L. c. Benson made a business triI
to Des Moines Monday.
DR.. C. w. Banning reports the brit
of daughter to ]. w Gassman anG
wife THURSDAY.
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Elite Restaurant.
WILL WILKINSON
SAVES TWO YOUTHS
BOYS HAD FALLEN OFF A RAFT
AND ONE WAS SINKING SECOND
TIME WHEN RESCUED
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Will Wilkinson, aged 10, of ,267
North Marion street, was a candidate
for Carnegie hero medal yesterday
afternoon when he plunged fearlessly
into a pond near Leo avenue
and rescued two little lads,
about 6 years old, from drowning. The
two little fellows, who live in the
neighborhood of the pond were on a
raft in the pond and one of them fell
off. The other lad endeavored to res
cue him and he also fell into the
water. Young Wilkinson was out on
botany expedition, with two compan-
ions, and saw the danger which
the lads were in. He Immediately
fastened to their rescue and brought
the boys out of the pond one at time.
The last one to be saved had gone
down twice and would have drowned
in a few moments but for the heroic
effort of his rescuer
The boys hurried to their homes and
suffered no more serious consequences
from their unexpected bath than the
contracting of slight colds.
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Fire a. EIor;s

III at u|i0FlSs
oris.-Monday. May ~, shortly aft
er noon the alarm Of fire was given
and it was soon ascertained that it
was the residence OF Postmaster G. w
Wilson. The fire was in the roof
Very soon after the alarm was given
the citizens turned out in full force
men. women and boys, and deter.
mined fight was made to save the
building. After strenuous effort the
fire was extinguished. The damage Is
fully covered by insurance. 1t is
thought that the first started from a
lot of burning papers in the stove
some falling on the roof and ignit-
ing It,
Miss Irma Plank's term Of school
closes Friday evening of this week
Rolla Stevens, a brother of DIR. H. l.
Stevens Of Floris, is here for brief
visit with DR.. Stevens and Frank Ste
vens. another brother. He expects to
return to Chicago Tuesday evening
Mr.. Stevens is in the storage business
In Chicago
A. H. Plank and son, Charlie, return
ed home Friday from Deem to remain
several days.
Frank Fridley is building an addition
to his residence.
Tuesday evening on a well deserved
vacation Of about two weeks They
will go first to Nation. ILL.,. and after
spending few days in that portion of
the state will go to Chicago, where
they will remain until time to return.
home.
On the evening of June s, at the
Methodist Episcopal church in F,loris
will be held an entertainment consist
ing Of beautiful stereopticon views
and popular illustrated lecture, mar
Vicious illustrated songs and poems
from the masters