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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
lndustrIaI PROGRESS and Growth.

Thomas D. Foster-"I see no reason
why the year OF 1907 should not be ar
improvement over the year 1906 In
manufacturing circles Of this city anG
|of the country. The wealth of the coun
try depends more upon what we take
loft tho ground than upon what we take
|out Of it. 1t has struck me that good
crops and good prices for them make
prosperity all along the line. Poor
crops are always followed by genuine
|shrinkage of business in every branch
AS we have had good crops and they
are being marketed at unusually high
prices considering the grade and
amount that has been raised, cannot
see but that the coming year will be
an Improvement over the past one.
Again, the railroads are now equipped
to handle shipping more promptly and
more satisfactorily.
"Of course there are always contin-
sencies that we cannot foresee. Our
money conditions now have a cloud
hanging over them that may or may
not develop into storm. The cloud
speak of refers to the excessive specu-
lation at this time.
Local Industries.
AS to local Industries, there is every
indication that the growth which has
been enjoyed up to this time will con-
Itinue. Every line of manufacturing is
crowded to the limit and l see moth
Ing to Interfere with the forward
march Of Ottumwa's Industries and a
general increase in the amount, quality
and value of the products turned out.
In regard to our own industry there
is general shortage Of hogs all over
the hog-raising section of the states at
this time. We are, of course short in
the amount packed this winter as COM
pared with last, but believe the new
crop Of hogs will give as large or
larger a supply of hogs than ever be-
fore, and we expect to handle
our share of them We are
fully equipped to handle all
classes of our products, and the
demand for our goods locally continues
ito increase. l believe that when the
changes brought about by the govern
lment are inaugurated and in operation
there will be a greater demand for
for straight goods such as hams, ba-
cons, ETC., as compared with the con-
sglomerate canned stuffs.
outlook is Bright.
II believe that the outlook is good
for the securing Of one or more new
industries during the year 1907 1 be-
lieve the Commercial association
should take on new life with the new
year and be more aggressive in look
ing out for the right kind of factories
There are such Industries looking for
new locations that we are not coming
in touch with as our association now
stands. believe the result of the con-
ference held recently with Mr.. Manss,
industrial commissioner of the Bur-
Ilington, has thrown new light on the
possibilities for Ottumwa. It seems
to me that we ought at least to try the
experiment Of employing a secretary
who can investigate in such PROPOSE
tons and also look afte. traffic
matters of interest to this city Manu-
facturers and merchants should take
liberal view of a step of this character
and give it a fair trial."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
Street Cars in 1907.

I w. F. Raber-"The year of 1907 shall
see a continuation of the program OF
active work towards the end of giving
to Ottumwa one of the best street car
lines and electric light plants in the
middle west, which program was be-
gun during the year just closed" said
Nv. p. Raber, general manager of the
Ottumwa Railway & Light company
in a recent interview.
"Of course the plans for the coming
year are not yet definitely settled The
Immediate work which faced this COM
pany after the purchase Of the car and
light facilities here has been almost
completed The power line which we
have Just commenced to install is the
last of the necessary immediate work,
This line will be part of the work of
the year 1907, as it is only just COM
menced.
"The only new car line now being
seriously considered for construction is
the Chester avenue line. While moth.
ing has been settled in regard to this
it is quite possible that the construc-
ton of this line will be begun this com.
ing spring.
/ Has Confidence In ottumwa.
"The amount of work tina. has al
ready been done in the city of Ottum-
wa by this company is an Indication
of The confidence which the
concern has in the future of
this city. The citizens have shown us
by their Increased patronage that the
improved service which we have given
them is appreciated and our improve.
ments are only beginning to make
themselves noticed.
The new power line which we are
in the process of installing will be of
great advantage to the city as it will
be an inGucement to small manufac-
turers. ] am not stating my own views
in that remark, but merely repeating
what Mr.. Manss," the industrial com.
misslone.' of the Burlington, said to
me on his recent visit here.
This lie will give three phase al.
jternating service and will be of special
value to small manufacturers.
New Cars Ordered.
i 1--WE have ordered three new cars for
delivery in the middle of January
These cars are for use on the hill lines
and are radical departure from the
types now used here. They are equip
ped with special safety brakes and
built after the manner Of railroad cars
with rows of seats facing the front OF
ithe car and with an aisle down the
center. They are of the style known
as the semi-convertible, meaning that
they can be converted into partially
open cars for the summer season. The
Iseats are finished in rattan.
| THE year of 1907 we expect will be
ia prosperous one for the Ottumwa Rail,
way & Light company and the city and
Icitizens of Ottumwa will receive the
Ibenedt of our prosperity"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
Plans for Better Park system.

s. L. Vest-Much of the park
improvement for the past year
has been confined to the
beautifying the several small parks
in different parts of the city. It is
hoped that the work for the COMING
year will consist in improvements for
the parks that are in keeping with the
growth of the city.
1T has been felt among the people
of Ottumwa that the city ought to
have better park system and part OF
the work for 1907 will be the move.
ment for the advancement of plans
for better system
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
Property Values.

A. G. Leighton-In the years
that have passed Ottumwa has
had good, healthy growth and
there is no reason why it shall not
continue for the coming year. While
there are no booms, property values
are increasing. They would increase
very much faster in the city, If OF
tumwa could get four or five interur-
ban lines running into the city. The
city is especially we'll situated for
lines of this sort and it would greatly
increase the property values in the
future
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
LEGISLATION for 1907.

Senator e. G. Moon-"In re.
CARDS to the legislature for
the coming year, there is liable to be
important legislation on things that
were not discussed during the cam
paign.
Among the important things that
will in all probability be acted upon,
will be the railway passenger rates,
the insurance question, primary cleo.
ton law and the question of excluding
corporations from taking part In poll.
ties
Then in all probability bill will
be introduced in the state legislature
regulating vestibules on street cars,
Also an attempt will be made to pro
hibit the running board on street cars
and provide for an aisle through the
cars"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
better inducements for factories than
any other part Of the city This is due
to its physical conditions"

poIISl Inducements LOT IactOrleS CnaNl
any other part of the city. This is due
to its physical conditions"
S. H. Harper-'The present indicasl
lions are very favorable for a pros.
porous year for ottumwa,s jobbers.
during the coming twelve monthss'
For the past three months prices In
nearly all lines Of merchandise have
advanced. There has been practically
no. decline whatever. While the adj
vance has not been large one yet it
IS sufficient to give the jobbers who
have watched the markets closely an
opportunity to make good profit dur
Ing the coming year. 4
1T is the custom of jobbers to make
their contracts in the fa.- for the conn
ing year. Those contracts are generJ
ally made at the prices ruling at the
time Of contract and are guaranteed
for from three to six months. AS the
prices have been advanced above
those considered in the contracts
there is no doubt but that the jobbers
of Ottumwa will make good profit
during 1907.
"Ottumwa has become well esq
tablished center for the jobbinga trade
1t has long passed the experimental
stage and is recognized by great:
many manufacturers as a jobbing cen-s
ter. The buisenss of Ottumwa in aS
jobbing way has grown from year to
year until now it is we'll up into the
millions Of dollars. &
'The jobbers of Ottumwa cover a
large territory comprising all Of south.
ern and southwestern Iowa and NORTH
ern and northwestern Missouri. The!
Ottumwa jobbers are today carrying
a much larger stock and employing;
more travellers than ever before They
are in a position to sell goods within
their territory cheaper than the iob-I
bers Of St. Louis and Chicago can:
sell them In the same territory be-
cause o fthe advantage in freight
rates."
cttun1Wa in the Coming Year.
Hon. William McNett-"I am strong.'i
ly in hopes that Ottumwa will secure,
the federal court which we SO desire
during the coming year." said Hon.
William McNett, vice president Of the
Wapello County Bar association to d
reporter yesterday afternoon when
questioned in regard to the movement
toward this end
Favorable petitions from all OF the
Continued on Page A,
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Federal improvements


Fred Wilson-The outlook for the
future as ia as federal work in OF.
tumwa is concerned, is good. The
plans for expanding the $685..
900 appropriation for the en-
largement OF the postoff1ce. is
being pushed the supervising archf-
tect's Office at Washington. They
have called for good deal of infogma.
tion in regard to the sewage, site and
other, points in connection with the
work, which has been furnished by the
city engineer, G.. Allen.
Il expect to see the work begun in
early spring. If anything definite in
regard to new federal building is
done, the original ideas for the en-
largement of the postofice will most
likely be changed some, providing that
1t is built on the grounds adjoining
the postotfice grounds. With the re-
cent additions to the force, the Ottum-
wa postofice is in good shape to han
die the work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
The Coal Situation

INV wal SleuaItOu
Henry Phillips-Although l know
of no actual figures in regard
to the matter, it is my
impression that the total tonnage of
coal mined in Wapello county during
the year 1906 is materially less than
that of the previous year." said Henry
Phillips, president of the Phillips Fuel
Co. of this city. when interviewed in
regard to the outlook for the county's
coal business for the ensuing year.
But I believe am safe in saying
that the year 1907 will show marked
increase over the year Just past" Mr..
Phillips continued. Several mines
near Ottumwa have been abandoned
during the past year and also the
large mine at Willard has ceased oper-
ating, and most of the team mines in
the vicinity have produced less coal
than formerly.
There has been but very little new
development in this industry. Phillips
Fuel Co. have opened new shaft, No.
Z. near Rutledge, which has not as yet
reached a very large production, but
which promises we'll for the coming
year. Their old shaft, No. 5 at the
same place. has increased consider
ably in production and as a single
mine has produced an unusually large
tonnage of coal. A new tail rope haul
age system will be installed in. this
mine the first part of the year which
will facilitate the work of the mine,
thereby increasing the tonnage.
A New Mine Promised
1T is probable that new shaft will
be opened some time during
this year on the South Side on
the Wabash railroad, but 50 far moth
Ing definite has been announced by
the company controlling the coal land.
The new shaft near Rutledge will. of
course, increase it's capacity as the
mine grows, and with the improved
facilities for handling the cars in the
mine, installed in the old shaft, there
is no reason why the total tonnage for
the coming year for this county should
not surpass the figures of the outgoing
year."
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Would Advertise ottumwa.

j. u. HackwOrth-"The tn
terests of the banking and
commercial interests Of Ottumwa are
1nseparably connected with the man.
ufacturing interests. Whatever tends
to build up the manufacturing inter.
ests, tends also to build up the bank.
ing and commercial interests. The
commercial club should be kept in a
prosperous condition. AS many as
possible of our business men ought to
belong to this association.
The natural advantages of this 10.
cality ought to be largely advertised,
such as our coal, stone and clays also
our street car system, our waterworks
schools and library privileges. The
fact of the success of all our manufac.
turing interests is a demonstration of
the place being we'll adapted to such
enterprises. The city is well supplied
with churches of all the leading de-
nominations. Also the Y. M. c. A.
and the Y. w. G. A. are we'll sustained.
ottumwa Is Interesting.
1--WE have fine hospital for the re-
lief of the afflicted. The city is going
ahead, each year sees more improve
ments than the preceding one. OF
tumwa Is an interesting place to live
in. The farmers who wish to retire
from active work and capitalists from
the surrounding country are coming
here and helping to build up the
place. Trade from longer distance
Is coming to Ottumwa.
"All these things and many more
are building up our city and with it
the banking and commercial interests
are being enlarged. We are having
our full share of the general prosper
ity of the country. Tie enterprising
spirit Of our citizens and their dispe,-
sition to work together for the ad-
yancement of the city and the inclina-
ton of each citizen to invest his
money at home, all help in our pros
perity.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
Building in 1907,

George Kerns-As to the build.
Ing in Ottumwa for the year
of 1907. the present indica.
lions are that it will be about the
same as it was in the year just past
There are quite a number of buildings
that were commenced during 1906 that
will be finished during the course of
the coming year. Among these are
the new Christian and Friends
churches.
Ut u little early to predict the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05

amount of building that will be done
during 1907 for the work generally
opens up along about the latter part
OF the month of January. Things may
then develop that will change the as
pect Of work for the future"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05

prices to fasteners, and then have
moved further west Particularly
strong is the immigration to the Big
Horn Basin country in Montana.
"As the government opens up more
lands for settlement, of course the
movement will naturally be stronger.
The American public is rapidly being
educated to the fact that in no other
quarter of the world can the same
pleasing surroundings be found for a
few months recreation. and with the
same small expense as can be obtained
in the new countries Of the northwest -
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Passenger Business for 1907.

W. S. Parker-'T know of no town
that is better supplied with conditions
70 enable the people to come and go.
than we are righe here in Ottumwa,' .
said w. S. Parker, ticket agent of the
burlington and Rock Island roads.
when interviewed recently in regard to
the present passenger traffic of the
city.
Any number of Iowa people are
moving westward and I thin. hat in
1907 the movement ii the northwest
country will be double what it has been
IN the year just past 1t has Leen a
very good year for the railroads. MANY
people from the middle western states
have sold their farms at very good
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
The Water Works.

I James Winans-"The laying of
eight miles of pipe, the
building of sendimentation basin,
the rebuilding of the North Court
street reservoir wall. the filling uD al
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-05
The Retail Merchants, Association.

]. W. Neasham-"As far as 1 can
Judge, the outlook for the year Of 1907
for the Ottumwa Retail Merchants as
ISOLATION, is very bright. The associa-
ton will continue to follow about the
same course in Its work as it did dur
ing the year of 1906. Merchants re-
port that the last year was prosper
GUS one for them and it is believed
that the coming one will prove to be
even more So"
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S

Few are entirely free from it.
1t may develop SO slowly as to cause
little if any disturbance during the whole
period of childhood.
It may then produce dyspepsia, ca
tarrh, and marked tendency to con-
sumption, before causing eruptions,
cores or swellings.
To get entirely rid of it take the great
blood-purifer,
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In usual liquid form or In chocolated tablets
known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

4 large force Of laborers resumed
work on the paving Of Chickasha
avenue at 9th street this morning
where work had been stopped. It is
believed that material will be furnish
ed in such quantities by the contract
ing compaies that another delay will
be avoided.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Jute Askew today purchased from
Mcneil and Slusher the old DR..
Peters property on Chickasha avenue
and 18th street. The lot has front
age Of eighty five feet and has good
improvements, The sale was made
by S. w. Bird.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

The Southern Melody Ministries
will give another performance at the
Carnegie library tonight for the BEN
eft of the high school. Some new
feal1res have been added since the
last performance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Mrs. R. A. Spieeker and Miss Helen
Spiecker returned from Harrington,
Kansas last night where they have
been on a visit with Mrs. Spiecker's
sister.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

The reason we can guarantee
Lincoln Absolutely Pure Paints.
because ii is made Of strictly pure
white lead, zinc, lnseed oil and
tee finest colors obtainable. Steph-
enson Brown Lbr. Co. I8-4t.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Two tickets to Memphis from Ok
lahoma City with stopover privileges
via Fort Worth, Texas and Little
Rock to Memphis. Owl Drug Store.
21 3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

chas. A. Stevens & Bro, Of
Chicago, the greatest exclusive
establishment ID the world for
womans ware Miss Blanch John
son agent, cor 5th and Iowa. ao-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

The Chickasha Suit & Skirt Co.
cleans and presses ladies and gents
clothing. Work called for and deliv-
cred, 107 S. Srd. Phone 1876.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

DR.. Peters will be found at. the
Early Hotel. Private phone 1O6. Ho-
tel phone II. Office over First Natl.
Bank. Phone los.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Cook and Son, contractors who
have done a large amount Of work in
Chickasha have secured a contract
for paving twenty-five blocks Cf Mus
kogee's streets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Ben Hampton ard son, Ted, went
to TT. Worth yesterday afternoon to
attend the Cattlemen's convention in
session there. Although Mr.. Hampton
is no longer a member Of the associa-
tion he always attends the annual
meetings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

We are going to give away box
of candy every Saturday night. Call
in and see how it will be given away.
1t costs you nothing. Dietzel's.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Lynn Wood, brother Of Mrs.
Waiter Penquite left yesterday for
his nome in Kansas City after
pleasant visit here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

The Endeavorers of the Christian
church yesterday at their handker-
chief sale at Bailey's pharmacy sold
over sixty dollars worth Of kerchiefs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Best suit Of Clothes ID the Ter.
for the money. N. B. Mcbride,
Tailor, Oyer Chickasaw Trust
Co. I9 st..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Jno. NJ. Gitterman and J. Ira See
bacher, both Of New York are in the
city on business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

The best of everything in the drug,
and toilet line at fair prices and mon
ey back if not satisfied at the Bailey
Pharmacy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

We are agents for the celebrated
Chase & Sanborn's coffee. Phone 215.
Central Gro. Co., successors to W. G.
Wells & Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Purity in all things especially in
drugs is our motto at the Bailey phar-
macy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Clay Donovan went to Ft. Worth
and Dallas yesterday afternoon on
business matters and to attend the
CattIemen's convention,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Col. Isaac Cloud left today for
Gainesville, Tex, where he will be
present at a big reception and ban
quet to be rendered Senator Joseph
Bailey on the 23rd. Gainesville is the
old home town Of Col Cloud.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

You can buy all kinds Of tea rose
bushes at J. E. FaningtOn's Seed &
Feed Store. 2l-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
Business and Local News

You can buy all kinds Of tea rose
bushes at ]. Z. FarringtOns, Seed &
Feed Store. 2l-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

I have the latest and best select
ed stock Of spring goods. You
are entitled to look at them. NIB.
Mcbride, Tailor, Over Chicka
saw Trust Co Io-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

A car of Lincoln's absolutely
pure paint just arrived. have a
large assortment of all colors,
something new. Call at Stephen
son Brown Lbr. Co. 3I8 At.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

We desire to see you at the new
bakery, corner 9Th and Kansas.
Church 6 Prestridge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

just try Meals Market, corner Of
9Th and Chickasha, for the tenderest
meats, fresh eggs, good butter, etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

You Can by an kinds of isa rose
bushes atJ. Farringsion's Seed &
Feed Store. 2l-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

W. s. Gilkey and R. Stephens are
in Oklahoma City today at the Shrine
meeting.