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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-11
OBITUARY.

Mrs. MARGARET 3. Peck.

Mrs. Margaret B. Peck, widow of
the late Jesse Peck, died Monday
morning, April 8, at 9:35 O'Clock, at
the family residence, corner of Wapel-
10 and Albany streets.
Margaret Bowlin, daughter of Jo-
seph Bowlin and Barbara Ayres, was
torn April 8, 1870, in Caswell county,
III. A few years later she removed
with her parents to Somerset county,
Penn, where she lived and was mar
ried August 81. 1855, to Jesse Peck.
Six children were born to this union,
all of whom are living In the fall of
1863 Mrs, Peck, whose husband was a
soldier in the Union army, came west
with her two small children, to visit
her parents, who then lived in Dab
lonega
Thinking that Agency was the near
est station, she left the train there,
and was driven to her parents home.
The following spring Mr.. Peck came
to Ottumwa, and worked at his trade,
walking to and from Dahlonega every
Saturday night and Monday morning,
until a few months later, when he
moved his family to a room over the
place now occupied by Sargent's drug
store. The house was built on Albany
street in 1867, where Mrs Peck has
resided ever since, with the exception
of two years spent in Chicago and one
ear in Denver. She has been wild
CIV for thirteen years, and all that
| time has been in failing health. The
past six months she has been confined
to her bed most of the time. She was
member of the w. r. G and the
Myra lodge Of Rebekahs, No. Al. She
had been a faithful member of the
Methodist Episcopal church since she
was child. and always took part II
the work Of TIE church until compelled
by failing health to cease such labors
Though shut in SO long, she was cheer
full and hopeful, trusting in the Savio
whom she had trusted SO long; ant
when the time approached when sh'
must depart, she looked calmly upol
the coming of life's close, and gentl.
; fell asleep to awaken amid the splen
, doris Of that world to which she hat
so long and patiently looked forward
| She is survived by six children an
} eight grandchildren, also three sister
} and three brothers. Her children ar
, Mrs. L. L. Arnold of Burlington; il
!, seph and Benjamin Peck of Denver
} Colo; Mrs. j. o. West, Edward Pee
and Miss Cora Peck, all Of Ottumws
Her sisters are Mrs. Mary Parnel
: Jefferson street; Mrs. Nancy ROUSE
South Ward street and Mrs Elizabet
:, Rheems, Defiance. Iowa. Her brother
q are Alfred Bowlin, Hedrick; Willia1
! Bowlin, Cumberland, Iowa; and Fran
pow1;n ~ uor1oYo Inuo
The funeral services will be hel
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'cloc
from the late residence, corner ,
n North Wapello and Albany street
IS Rev. Henry W. Hargett, pastor Of I'll
= First Methodist Episcopal church c
:: floating. Interment will be made
4 the Ottumwa cemetery.
d Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-11

port Times, who, with A. w. Lee,
president of the Lee syndicate, plan
ned the building arrangement and
equipment, expressed the opinion that
the plant is the most perfect and com
plete to be found in any city the size
of La Crosse in the country. He was
Joined in this opinion by J. F. Powell,
publisher of the Ottumwa Courier.
Type and equipment men of AL sorts,
many of whom have visited the new
plant during the past two weeks, I'M
hesitatingly pronounce it an ideal in
stitution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-11
Charlton News.

Charlton, April 9.--Charles Tullis OF
Leon is spending az few days with ms
many Charlton friends. !.
James Wishart of Olmitz is SPEND
ing few days in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Alexander OF
Derby We're in the city Monday. ).
Miss Mary Patterson of Russell is
spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. Hattie Culbertson.
Mrs. Katie Fluke and little daugh-
ter are spending few days in Pleas
ant township.
Roy stroud returned to Chicago last
evening.
list. -.
ness caller in the city Monday.
Miss Ola Bevard of Derby was VS.
iting in the city Monday.
]. T. Stewart made business trip
to Woodburn Monday
Mrs Mary Dixon is moving to
Omaha, where she will make her home
with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-11

minsotn were the guests of relatives
here Sunday.
Arthur Cocherell has returned homa.
from Lacon, III.
w. F. Haywood of Salem was
huef,ess visitor here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rees went to
IKE ckuk Saturday. where Mrs. Rees
will undergo an operation in a hospi-
H. H. Meek went to Des Moines on
Saturday for short visit with rela-
.ives.
Mrs. w. F. Gerhardt of Des Moines
is spending q. few weeks at the g.
I'ullen home.
John Frye of Utica was a oBnaparte
visitor Satu1 day.
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News From Belknap.

Bleknap, April 10.-The Rock Island
Railroad company was surveying here
last week east of the signal tower
preparatory to putting in sidetrack.
Mrs j. B. Mccormick commenced
two months spring term of school
here Monday morning with an enroll
ment of ti1irty-two pupils
The school board has elected Miss
Zoe Mcconnell for teacher in the pri-
mary room this winter but they nave
not yet decided on a teacher for the
upper room.
Mrs. Sarah Trowell of ottumwa
spent Sunday with Mrs. ]. E. john
son.
Mrs. T. Ware visited near Carbon
last week with her daughter, Mrs. G.
D. Rime and family.
Rev. Smith of Fairfield passed
through here Saturday on his way to
Mt. Moriah to fill his appointment
there on Sunday. While here he was
o guest Of J. A. Cameron.
w. S. Cummtns was a business
visitor near F1oris on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Hawkins
and children were the quests Saturday
and Sunday of Milton Randolph and
family Of Drakeville
Mrs. Hiram Post /and children OF
near Floris visited Monday with Mr.
and Mrs. William Post.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Johnson and two
daughters, the Misses Florence and
/ Bernice of Dunville, spent Tuesday a
I the home of J. p. Johnson.
Mrs. j. B. Mccormick was the CUES
! Tuesday Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Slagl'
OF Drakeville.
II Francis Miles of near Floris was ;
j visitor Wednesday at the William
\ Post home.
!. J. E. Johnson spent Saturday in OF
i turnwa on business.
Mrs. Sarah MCGEE returned HON
!. last week from Ottumwa, where sh
r had spent the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Mum are visit
ing near Bloomfield with the familie
> Of A. j. Mum and G. w. Hockersmitl
Mrs. Nancy Rundell of Kirkvill
, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.
Mum, ono day last week.
r Mrs. Sarah MCGEE was entertaine
Monday at the J. NJ. Mccormick HON
in honor of the guests who are visit
ing there.
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voRHls POST, NO. 70.
Eldon G. A. r. and w. r. c. Lease X.
of p. HaI!--Joint Meeting April %.

Eldon, April s.-V6rhis Post, No. 73,
G "A. r. and w. r. c., have leased the
K. of P. hall for the second and fourth
Monday afternoons and nights for a
year The night of April % there will
be joint meeting OF the post and
corps. A splendid program is in prep
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Funera! of Miss B,anch Mytton

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Blanche Mytton were
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
the residence. 120 East Maple avenue,
Rev. W. c. Hengen, rector of Trinity
Episcopal church, officiating. Inter
ment was made in the Ottumwa ceme-
terry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-11
BRIGHTON News.

Brighton, April 1O.-Mrs. Eva Neil
was a Fairfield visitor last week.
The Junior League was entertained
at the Bert Tracy home Saturday from
until 8 p. m.
Mrs. Charles Robson is quite sick
with appendicitis.
& A number of teachers of this place
attended the convention at Center
vile last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
A Eeaconsfieid Story.

A lady who was his constant friend and benefactor begged Lord Beacons- field to read Mallock's first book and say something civil about it. The prime minister replied, with groan: Ask me anything, dear lady, except this. am an old man. Do not make me read your young friends romances."
 "Oh, but he would be a great acces- sion to the Tory party, and civil word from you would secure him for ever"
 "Oh, well, then, give me a pen and a sheet of paper" And, sitting down in the lady's drawing room, he wrote: "'Dear Mrs. -, I am sorry that cannot dine with you, but I am going down to Hughenden for week. Would that my solitude could be peopled by the bright creations of MT. Mallock's fancy Will that do for your young friend?"
 AS an appreciation of a book which one has not read this is perfect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Selections
THE voRAcI0Us SEA.
It Ie Eating Up the Coast Between
 Nantes and Bordeaux.

During the past eighteen months thl sea has been making persistent at tack upon the low lying coast between Nantes and Bordeaux. At a place known as the Belle Henriette, between Tranche and Aiguillon-sur-Mer, to the north of La Rochelle, bay has been formed 1000 meters wide and 300 me ters deep. This result of eighteen months erosion is sufficiently alarm ing.
 The sea began by sweeping away | vineyard and part of a farm and then pulled down the road which ran paral Tel to the sea. Another road was con structed a hundred meters farther back, but even this is being threatened for the sea is now within twenty me, ters of the new road, which may be obliterated at any moment. Behind this are 10000 acres of marsh land which will certainly be covered by the sea at very early date unless meas ures are immediately taken for its pro lection.
 The woods and forests department first tried to resist the attack by con solidating the shore with piles, but this did not have the slightest effect upon the irresistible movement of the sea- The points ct chaussese then took the matter in hand and made an inclined wall with 1,200 cubic meters of rock. The sea demolished part of the wall doing damage to the extent of about $5.000, but the remainder of the wall has so far done good service in keeping back the invader. It is obvious, how, ever, that this can only be a temporary eXpedient.
 The state and the department have decided upon the construction of au embankment of armOred concrete hay. ing a length of GOO meters. The ar, mOred concrete will form a sort of covering for the dunes and will there fore constitute an inclined wall with foundation at the bottom extending two meters below the sand. For feaI that the sea will make flank attack" on the concrete the embankment will have masonry wall at each end ex. tending backward, but there is some doubt as to whether this will prove efficient. If, however. the experiment is successful the same method of pro lection will be adopted at the Pointe de Graves and other parts where the reclaimed marsh land is being contin. ually eroded by the seas.-Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Blind Musicians.

An unusual concert took place at Hamburg recently, of which the Nach- richten of that city says: ''The family Wische. who live at Muhlheim, fur nished the performers. who were all blind. The young woman has a fine voice, and one brother played the pi- ano, and the other is a cellist. An other blind brother, who could not be present to take part in the concert is a composer and the Organist of large church in Berlin. The programme in- cluded selections from Chopin, Brahms. Wagner, Schubert and Mendelssohn, and the concert was thoroughly en- joyed by a large audience. among whom the majority marveled at the musical accomplishment of the blind people"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
ORDER OF NOTICE.
MICHAEL J. DONOHUE vs PAS
 QUALE ANASTASIO. ct als.

MICHAEL J. DONOHUE vs PAS
 QUALE ANASTASIO. et als. State of Connecticut. District of Wa
 terbury. ss. Waterbury, October 12,
 1907.
 Upon complaint of the said plain tiff praying for reasons therein set forth for foreclosure and possession of mortgaged premises. now pending. before the District Court of Water bury. in and for the District of Wa teTbury and State of Connecticut. it appearing to and being found Uy the subscribing authority. that the de fendant. Pasquale Anastssio. is ab- sent from this stzte-gOne to parts unknown:
 It is therefore ordered. That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given to said defendant PasquaIe Ansstass0. by publishing this order in ths Waterbury Democrat. a news paper printed in Waterbury. one day on CT before the 18th day of October 1s67-
 WILLIAM II GILLETTE. Assistant Clerk of the District Court
 of Waterbury,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
HEAVY HAIR SAVED HER.
Thrown from Carriage in Runaway
 and Struck on Her Head.

Miss Maud Bockus, daughter of William Bockus of Hartford, prob ably owes it to a generous head of hair that she is not dead or suffering from fractured skull or concus- sion of the brain recently. Thrown headlong from a carriage, striking the asphalt pavement on the top of her head, she escaped with minor injuries, and all because her hair, forming a solid cushion, softened the blow. The accident occurred in an exciting run away about 12:40 Sunday afternoon. Miss BOckus, with Miss Mabel Lynch, was driving south in Main street, and at the corner of Buckingham street the horse bolted. Miss BOckus was driving and held OF pIuckily. until the horse took to the sidewalk just south of No Is engine house, when she was thrown out, falling on her head. The horse then returned to the street and Miss Lynch, unable to recover the reins, half jumped half fell to the pavement and the rear wheel of the rllnabout passed over Itl tutSt. ENut WAS uOl SPN NpItlN iH- jUred, although somewhat pained from bruises. She arose and assisted others in Quieting the horse, which was stop ped by a fall second after Miss Lynch left the carriage.
 Miss Bockus was picked up uncon- scious by Captain Mulcahy. of No 1. and another spectator of the accident, and carried to No Is fire house. where Dr H. J. Onderdonk attended her. After about an hour she recovered consciousness and was taken home Her head was badly bruised and her ankle is sprained, hut aside from these injuries she is getting along nicely. Miss Lynch tainted after the excitement was over. but she went home with the horse. and is suffering somewhat from the nervous shock Hartford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
A Iiterary Find.

One of the most important discover ies of classical literature in many years has just been announced It is a volume containing plays by Mensn- der. which was found over 6 year ago by Gustave Lafebvre, inspector Of the Egyptian service of antiquities. The discovery was kept secret for ten months until the ground was thorough Iy searched in the hope that further portions of the volume would be found. The manuscript oa pspyrus was ex- cavated in digging the foundations of a house in the village of Kon-Ichgzea. -Chirazo Nsws
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
The Oval Billiard Table.

Speaking of the invention of an oval billiard table which has found favor in several London clubs, the New York Times thinks its use will develop re. suit not anticipated-namely, in trans forming the game. It says: Possibly the result of entirely transforming the game was not foreseen. But the trans formation is complete all the same. The first datum of billiards as here tofore played is that the angle of in. cidence is equal to the angle of refec- tion subject to such notifications as are given by what the Americans call English and the English call side The truth becomes irrelevant and in- applicable with an angle incalculable by reason of the curvature. We ad- vance at once into the higher mathe- matics. And until the expert learns the new cushions, which is to say un- til he learns the game all over again, he must trust for his assemblage to luck and not to skill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Eoreiqn Postace.

On Oct. 1 the new foreign postal rate adopted at the meeting of the last universal postal convention in Rome in April became effective. The new rate makes the charge for foreign postage , cents for the first half ounce and 3 cents for each additional half ounce instead of 10 cents for each ounce. as the present rate prescribes. This applies to all mail sent to foreign countries. except Canada. Mexico and Cuba. To these countries the do- nestle rate of cents for each half ounce still holds. The change of postal rate from 3 to cents for each half ounce after the first is the only i'm portant change adopted by the last universal postal convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Toozcco ss a Druc.

Iknou that many are of the opinion ouF northern simples are weak inper- feet. not So well cOncOcted- of such fore. ss those in southern parts. D0t So ht to be used in Physic. and will therefore fetch their drugs afar OT- seuua. cassia out of Egypt. rhabarb from BarbaEy. aIoss from Soog1rs. tur- bith- aEaric- mfrboIa1e<. herIci2ctils from tie East Indies. tobacco from the wSt-Bar1onTs -A1ato1y o< Nslza- shsaIrs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

The many friends of the Ladies Auxiliary of the A, o. H. are cor dially invited to attend their twelfth annual social to be given in City hall Friday evening, October p. These entertainments have always been most enjoyable and no pains have been spared to make this affair outshine All previous efforts. Good music will be furnished for dancing.
 The Sterling Basketball team has re organized and under the manage ment of William Stahl has plans laid for @ very successful season. One of the Gagerty brothers, considered among the best basketball players of the state, will coach the team and may play few games with it. Man ager Stahl is endeavoring to arrange hls first game with the strong South Norwalk five for November 13. The local aggregation will be explained by William Curtiss. The candidates for the ''S'' are Cairns, Smith, Little john. Ciaffey, William and John Curtis", and Trowbridge.
 Anchor lodge N. F. F., met at Red Mems hall last night and hallOted for two candidates and initiated two members. The lodge also entertained the deputy association, after which refreshments were served. The deputy association held final regarding tine observance of the twentieth annivor sary of the order. which will be Eeld in City hall on November 6. It will be an invitation affair, and all mcln- bers who wish to attend may secure tickets from the secretaries of their lodges. Children under fourteen years of age will not be admitted. It is understood that r. T. Peabody, the supreme officer of Melrose, Mass, and Hon John Sanhorn. of Newport, supreme treasurer, will be present and represent the supreme lodge. The grand lodge of the state will be rep resented by the state officer and his honor, Mayor William E. Thoms. who is a member of the order. with officers of the local lodges. will represent Waterbury. The organization has total membership of 50,000 Of these there are 1.5I2 in the Waterbury dis trict, which includes Torrington, Thomaston. Winsted and Naugatuck The membership in the state is 13,- O0O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Fourth National Bank
Waterbury, Conn.,, Oct.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Oct. g, 1907. TO OUR CUSTOMERS:
 It has been arranged to transfer the business of this bank to the Col onlal Trust Company at the corner of West Main and Leavenworth streets.
 The transfer will take place at the close of business Saturday, November 2, and on and after November all checks drawn on the Fourth National bank will be honored at the Colonial Trust company.
 Depositors can continue to use the same check books and pass book and there will be no interruption of your business caused by the change, except that on and after November you will find all the officers and employees of the Fourth National bank at the Colonial Trust company and transact your business at that place.
 B. G. BRYAN, President. 10-12-12.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
He- Essher

"Mrs- MuiEzrsOn seems to be so sf- fected since her hushand succeeded f7 getting money
 ~Ye. she does appear to be s1sctef q little in tet way I beard her rsrsr- ring yesterday to her fat5sr. vho was a blzcksuTth. as oas -vbo Essd to bs able to make s1ch bea1nT1i dezrs ia ruEat k0a'--Chaeo Recozt-H9- .a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between William H. Kibner and Harry Gips. under the firm name of Kibner & Gips company. and doing business at Waterbury. has been dis solved.
 WILLIAM H. KIBNER.
 HARRY GIPS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
WANTED

WANTED-Position by elderly lady who is capable of doing light house. work; could also care for invalid or work in kitchen as assistant to cook; will work for small wages. Address or call 2S Washington st.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

TO RENT-First and second floor tenements of five rooms each, all improvements, s16 each, on Wal nut st and Catherine ave- Inquire Daniel T. Harrington, 40 East Main st. 1O-1O-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

POSITION WANTED--By an engi- lneer with good references. Write fbox 49, city. l0-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
LECTURE

At convent of Notre Dame Thurs day evening. October 17 at SEQ o'clock. lecture by James J. Walsh. M. D.. Ph. D., Ll. D. Tickets .O cents. 1O-16-1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Miscellaneous

LOST-String of gold beads between Gilbert st and Exchange place.
 Finder wl.. receive reward by re- turning to Democrat office. 10-14-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

leather handbag con- taining pair of eyeglasses. Finder please leave at Democrat office.
 10-14-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
TO RENT

TO RENT-Four and five room ten
 ements, with all modern improve
 ments, at reasonable rates. Inquire
 at 963 North Main st. 10-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

your fall clothing made cheap. Box pleat coat and skirt, $2.25 and up; silk waists, soc and up; children's dresses, 45c and up; every day waists, ,5c. For one week. 909 East Main st.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

PIANO INSTRUCTION few more pupils wanted; terms reasonable. Miss Rose Giberman, 523 North Main st. Will take pupils at her home or will go to home of the pu- pills. lO-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

COLLECTOR-If you haye any claims you cannot collect. let me have them, and I guarantee results. I am here on the ground and know the ropes. I have agents in all states, and can handle cases any, where. Frank j. Rametti, the col lector who collects, 16 East Main st. (rocm 3). Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

l.. P. DULAC-Stair builder and cab inet maker, jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 2-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16
Mary E. Keefe, Administratrix.
nIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PRO

' w IVV- Il, bate Court, Oct. 18th. 1901 Estate of John r. Bergin, late of Water- bury in said district decea. ed.
 Upon the application of Mary F. Keefe ad- ministratrix praying for authority to sell the real estate belonging to said estate. consisting O. m undivided one tenth interest in apiece of land with dwelling thereon, situated on Jewelry street, known as the Daniel Bergin estate, as per application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Water bury, in said district on the Fist day Of October A. D., 1907, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing ths same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 James J, CaSSin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-16

WANTED-Five or six room tene- ment, first floor preferred. in any part of the city or in Waterville. Is wanted immediately. Single cot tage with yard or garden would be acceptable. Good references. Ad- dress O." care of Democrat office.
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