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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
Administrators Notiee.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested. that on the sth day Of
January A. D.. 1907. the undersigned
was appointed by the Clerk of the
District Court of Wapello County.
Iowa, Administrator of the Estate Of
Laura Wright, deceased late of said
County All persons Indebted to said
Estate will make payment to the UNI
dersigned. and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated, to said court for
allowance.
Dated January 8. 1907.
John BurtIow
Administrator.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
MOTHERHOOD of Will.

State Of Iowa, Wapello County. S.:
To All Whom 1t May Concern: No
tice is hereby given that an instrument
in writing purporting to be the last
will and testament of j. E. Mccormick
deceased. was this day produced
opened and read by the undersigned
and that have fixed Monday, the 4t!,
day OF February. 1907 as ti.c day for
hearing broof in relation thereto.
Witness my official signature. with
the seal of said court hereto affixed
this 18th day of January. 1907.
aGeorge Phillips,
(SeaL) Clerk District Court.
James Gee, Deputy,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

Mrs. August Lock visited relatives
in Ottumwa last week
Elmer Rose and family of Pleasant
Home We're guests at the G. r. CHS
man home Sunday.
We're business visitors in Blakesburg
Saturday.
Mrs. Florence Chisman is visiting at
the Elmer Rose home of Pleasant
home.
John Ramsey of 6skaloosa, manager
of the Bidwel Coal company, was in
Bloomfield last week on business.
Miss Nellie Bateman returned Sun
day, after brief visit at the parental
home in South Ottumwa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

her daughter. Mrs. Grant Scott of Keo-
kuk, for some time, returned to her
home here Saturday.
Perry Davis and wife were Bona
parte visitors Saturday.
Max Ruble returned to Keckuk the
first of the year to resume his school
work.
Fin Elliott and Leo Musser have re-
turned to Quincy, H.. to again enter
the Gem City Business college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Main Sherrick spent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
LEGAL.
Notice-Proof Of Will.

MOTHERHOOD Of Will.
State of Iowa, Wapello County, S.,
To All Whom It May Concern: No
tice is hereby given that an instrument
in writing purporting to be the last will
and testament of VIM. Shumaker. de-
ceased. was this day produced, opened
and read by the undersigned. and that
have fixed Monday. the 18th day OF
January, 1907 as the day for hearing
proof in relation thereto.
Witness my official signature, with
the seal of said court hereto affixed
this End day of January, 1907.
tSeal) Edwin DUNCAN,
Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
Gard Of Thanks.

SdTQ OF Tanks.
We take this way of thanking our
friends for their kindness during the
recent illness and death of BENJAMIN
B. Bissell and for the beautiful floral
offerings sent by the M. w. A. camp,
No 1895; the Coopers' Union, No 1876,
and helpers of John Morrell & Co.;
the employees of Pallister Bros; the
P. H. M A. association! Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Kranz and the Iowa Steam Laun-
dry &
Mrs. B. B. Bissell and Family
]. F. Bissell and Family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
Card Of THANKS.

Mr.. and Mrs. I. H. Rasmus extend
their sincere thanks to their neighbo.s
and many friends who were SO kind to
them during the recent illness and
death of their dear little Paul
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Rasmus.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

We have few sleds and coasters
on hand that you can get with can
of baking powder. Headquarters for
all the best tea, coffee, spices, extracts
and baking powder on the market.
Grand Union Tea Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends for
their kindness during our late be-
reavement occasioned, by the loss Of
our mother, Mrs. Ellen Leonard.
The Family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
NEW Work STOCKS.

Furnished by the Cassidy Commits
sion corrra~v rooms % and 30, Hot
mann h"''ains. n. E. voigt, man
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New York Produce Market.
New York, Jan. 16.-Wheat-May
s2sa.
Conway. 51@51A.
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several days last week with Mrs. Sher.
rick's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henning.
Miss Iva Downing has returned to
Cedar Falls. where she is attending
State Normal
Sheridan Cresswell of Harrisburg
was the guest of his aunt, Mrs N.
Newton Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bon to Mr.. and Mrs Edward Lewis.
January 5, daughter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
Do You Want.
BARGAINS?

If so, get your money and
come to the Modern Grocery
Co., lI2 South Market Street.
we save you 20 to rs per cent
on your grocery bill.
Flour, per bag, 90c, 81, SI.05
Potatoes, per bushel, ...... $50
10 bars Diamond C Soap. CSC
10 bars of Swifts Pride Soap Csc
75c Tea at per pound soc
soc Tea at per pound. -. $50,
4Oc Tea at per pound. csc
roc bottle of Olipes. J. -. &c
I5c bottle of Pickles for. loo
6 glasses of Mustard for. .25c
Bulk Mince Meat per pound SC
Je.lo-O, per package. 49,. TIC
Zoe package Allspice, Clopes,
Cinnamon, per pkg. only. SC
Canned Corn, per can SC, 71sc,
and SC
Epaporated Cream, large can
only ....................7H c.
Everything in Proportion.
The Modern
Grocery Co.,.
lI2 South Market Street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17
SHOE H&F STORE
HAGRERG & HARRINGTON,
1874 East Main.
ri-W eekly Courier.
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

CHANGING ADDRESSES.
Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name of
the Postoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the PostofIlce
where they desire it to be changed to.
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nue., and with her son, William Bunch,
who reside on East Main street.

nue., and with her son, William Bunch,
who reside on East Main street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Llewellyn, deputy re-
corder of Wapello county, returned
yesterday from a brief visit in Sig
Quincy.
Mrs. c. D. Chandler of Packwood
who has been visiting her sister. Mrs.
Charles Carlson, LA James street, re-
turned home last evening on the Mil
waukee.
Mrs. c. w. Smith of Dudley, was In
the city a short time this morning on
business, en- route to Agency, where
she will visit at the home of her faith
er, w. H. Lint.
Misses Ida Norby and Cora Oster-
dock, evangelistic workers of the Free
Methodist church, who have been in
the city for the past two weeks, left
yesterday for Eldon.
Try Sargent's. 1t will pay you.
Mrs. Martha E. Bennett of Kirk
vile. was in the city short time
this morning on business, en- route to
her home, after visiting with relatives
in Gainesville, Mo.
A. F. Harter of Norton. Kas., former
ly of this city, returned to his home
today after visiting for some time
with friends and relatives in Ottumwa
and vicinity.
Evangelist and Mrs. B. ]. Talbot,
who have been conducting revival SER
vices at 624 Church street, left yes
terday afternoon for Titus, where they
will assume charge of revival meetings
Rev. D. w. Hastings Of F.oris is the
guest Of DR.. j. G. Box, lis North Moore
street, and is attending the revival
meetings being conducted by Rev. o.
P. speigel at the Davis street Chris
tian church.
County Clerk George Phillips has is
sued marriage licenses to the follow
ing: Pearley Hampton and Miss Myrtle
Hudileson, Roy A. Fletcher and Miss
Maude Doggett, P. H. Howard and Miss
Cora Parham, John F. Terrill and Miss
Olive Flossenburg.
From Wednesdays Daily
DR.. S. A. Spilman is IN Parnell to-
day on business.
Sargent fits trusses.
o. sinnif of Kirkville station left
this morning on the Rock Island for
St. Joseph, Mo-, to visit at the home
of his aunt, Mrs Mary Duane.
Miss Gladys Masters of Kirkville
was in the city today on business.
Mrs. C. N. Butin of Chillicothe is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. L.
Civey, 217' West Fourth street.
Itch cured with Woolford's sanitary
lotion. Sargent's only.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson, 1915
Orchard street, left last evening for
a months visit with relatives in Rome,
Mrs. Henry Spilman of Highland
the Milwaukee after visiting at the
home of DR.. S. A. Spilman, 125 East
Maple avenue.
Conkeys rupe cure at sargent's.
Mrs. C. G.. Taylor of Fairfield, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G.
E. Knowles, 116 East Fifth street, re.
turned home last evening.
Miss Agnes Anderson, corner Of
Court and Maple avenues left last ev-
ening for Beacon, called there by the
illness of her father, Albert Ander-
sen.
Sargent returns your money if any
Rexall product fails.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

We told you winter was coming.
We have those Rubbers, Arctics, Felt
Boots and Leggins that you ought to
have bought before. Our Goods give
honest service and our Prices are hon
est. Besides that we need your money
to pay the other fellow. Better start
those dollars moving and you'll soon
have them back.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

MIS-. b. b. B1SSeIl and Family.
j. F. Bissell and Family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-17

County Clerk George Phillips has is
sued marriage licenses to the follow
ing: Pearley Hampton and Miss Myrtle
Huddleson, Roy A. Fletcher and Miss
Maude Doggett, P. H. Howard and Miss
Cora Parham, John F. Terrill and Miss
Olive Flossenburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

beat all others in speed with autos. But he has an advantage in that he has the fastest car in all the world-that which he manufactured himself after his own pat terms and models. He also has an ad vantage in skill, with as much nerve as any man living, he stands today the champion of all countries
 On automobile day, October 1C MT, Christie will appear at the State fair grounds and race his 135 horse power car against time records and against all corners. He has been challenged by other racers who have high powered cars and the steey nerve to drive them and that day will be made memorable in Ala bama circles. General Manager Barnes is also arranging race for the Birm- ingham championship in addition to the other contests.
 Those who go to the State fair automo- bile day will witness feats that will sur pass any ever seen before. They are destined to see Christie, the speed demon. take his whirlwind racer miles that will bring the spectators to their feet with a perfect hysteria of excitement: that will set the nerves of all tingling with a sensation that is rare in the life of man and that will cause them to gasp in the astonishment of his daring.
 Automobile racing is the worlds most dangerous sport and that-in a measure accounts for the popularity 1t gained this vear Never in the history of motor cars has % much attention been given the saears e this season and never have 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

New York was talking of him. When he made his mile in 54 seconds over the death curves at Brighton he stirred that city even more than ever. He is destined to stir the south just as he did the east and west. too. when he ap pears here during the fair.
 We were exceedingly unfortunate in our races this year. At Detroit no one was killed, but four accidents marred the racing, and cars valued at $25.000 were smashed to scrap iron, while drivers and machinists suffered such injuries as broken arms, noses and gruised bodies. At Minneapolis we had the same trouble; while in Chicago one driver went temporarily blind and had narrow escape from death.
 Then came the great Brighton Beach race, where accidents were so frequent as to make us give up the game for time. A Welch car was burned up and its driver ruined from flames, due to a gasoline explosion. Three other cars were wrecked and five men in Jured before what was the most dread ful accident of the day.
 Louis Strang, driving great Pilain, French monster, was in the bad acci- dent of the meeting. He smashed through the fence with his car and plunged right into crowd of fifty spectators before anyone could make a move. Ten were badly injured. of which number two died from the ef- fects. This 30 stirred the police au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
MoNTGOM FRY.

Montgomery, October 5.-(Special) "A number of weddings during the past week, an informal german. and the business of getting ready for the season, have been the numbers of the social programme.
 The marriage of Miss Juliet Craik. daughter of MT. and Mrs. G. w. Craik, to Dr. Charles T. Pollard, was the most notable event of the week. The marriage took place in St. Johns Episcopal church, Rev. E. E. Cobbs officiating, and after ward a reception attended by relatives and a very few close friends. was held at the suburban home, Hazel Hedge. Dr and Mrs. Pollard left at Il o'clock for a stay of two weeks at Perddo Bay, where they will occupy a residence and keep house for that time. When they re- turn they will go at once into their home on Grove street. This marriage unites two of Alabama's most prominent fam flies. Miss Rebecca Pollard, sister of the groom, and Miss Cecile Craik, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids, and another sister, Miss Jean Craik. was maid of honor. Dr. J. N. Baker was best man.
 Miss Pearl Brooks and Mir. Charles R. Lewis were married on Monday at the home of Mrs. James Langsley. aunt of the bride. Rev. Robert Ellison officiating.
 Gen. and Mrs. William c. Oates have returned home, ofter spending the sum mer at Tate Springs and in New Hamp- stire. General Oates, whose health was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

riage will take place on Wednesday af- ternoon. October 2S.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Lauderdale have returned to Dyersberg, Tenn, after vis- iting MT c. l.. Nolen
 Mrs. c. w. Husey and children of Mem- phs are visiting Miss Minnie Rodgers. Mss Eva Whittingham has returned to New Decatur, after visiting Miss Louise Varin
 MT. and Mrs. T. W. Pratt have re- turned from Atlantic City, N. J. where they spent several weeks.
 Mr and Mrs. John T. Jones and Misses Vivian and Annieee Jones have returned from Norfolk.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Summer of Birm- ingham are visiting relatives here.
 Mrs. Wade Hampton of Kelso, Tenn, is visiting Mrs. A. w. Feeney.
 Misses Martha Bryson Woods of Fay ettevllle have returned home after visit ing here
 Mrs. c. r. Holt of Nashville Is visiting Mrs. J. s. Yarbrough.
 Miss Mary Cayce of Citronelle is vis- iting Miss Jennie Yeatman.
 Miss Bettie Austin of Pine Bluff is vis- ting Miss John Gill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
STORY OF THE AUTO RACER WHO
 WILL TRY FOR NEW RECORD HERE

That man who steers an automobile around a race track in 52 seconds or such time is skirting the hedgerow of eternity and rattling bones with death- nothing less. But so fierce $ competition in the motor world and SC daring do men fight for records that death is defied so frequently, it's significance is lost upon the public.
 Walter Christie, the millionaire inventor and manufacturer of the famous Christie direct drive car, is an example of the fearless autoist who thinks more of rec ords than taking chances with his life. He holds the worlds mark of a mile in 52 seconds flat, made at St. Paul-but he bears frightful scare that speak plainer than words of his last attempt to lower that time.
 Christie is one of many-who aspire to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

not good before he went away has re- turned much improved; in fact, entirely recovered.
 Mrs. Nathaniel Trimble of New Mexico is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Offutt.
 Misses Virginia and Florence Norwood have returned home after spending the summer In Colorado.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Norwood and daughters, Miss Isabel Norwood and Mrs. Henry Hall Clarke, and MT. Clarke of Mobile, have returned from North Caro- lima, where they spent the summer. Mir. and Mrs. Clarke remained q few days fin the city before going to their home in Mobile.
 Mrs. W. J. Drum and niece. Miss Dixie Drum, have gone to spend a month visit ing in Jamestown, New York and Wash ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
BY HOMER GEORGE.

many thousands of spectators foelxed to tracks as have been the cases at Philadel- phia, Washington, Detroit, St. Paul. Min neapols, St. Louis New York, Boston, and hundreds of smaller places through out the country
 During the sumer l made a tour of the larger cities mentioned and with an other Birmingham man, William H. Pack ems, promoted the big 24-hour contests that set the auto world gasplng at our daring. Everywhere thousands of spec tators rushed to the parks and the great est excitement prevailed But of all these long races, none created the enthusiasm and applause as did the record-breaking of the Christie car in our races at Brigh- ton Beach, New York,
 MT. Christie was just back from his experience in Paris, where he suffered an accident when leading his field in the great Grand Prix race and all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
SHEFFIELD.

Sheffield. Ala, October 5.-(Special.) )-- Mrs. w s. Hatch entertained Friday af- ternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at an elegant reception at which the society of Shelf field, Florence and Tuscumbia were rep resented. Mrs. Hatch's home is beauti- fully adopted for entertaining and on this occasion was made attractive with golden red and cut flowers. The pink and green color scheme of the dining room was beautifully carried out in its decorations of pink carnations and ferns and the color note was repeated in the pink rose cups which held the ice cream of the same color. Receiving with Mrs. Hatch were: Mrs, w. F. Ellis of Florence, Miss Mabel Spruance, Mrs. J. II. Lester. Miss Willie Jordan of Florence Mrs. $. IS. McTyre,, Mrs. Sam Cooke, Misses Annie O'Neal and Mary Porter of Florence Lit tie Misses Martha Louise Ellis, Emma Vaughn and Olivia O'Neal served punch on the front porch and were becomingly dressed in Japanese costume.
 Mrs. c. R. Christopher of Fort Worth, Texas, is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. P. Smith.
 Mr. and Mrs w. A. Freeman have re- turned from visit of several weeks to relatives in Indiana.
 Mrs. J. r. Marichal and daughters, Miss Frances Marchal and Mrs. c. R. Ryal, have returned from an eastern trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

thorlties and ourselves that we had the hundreds on the infeld fences drawn back to the grandstands and thus prevented spectators. at least, from being hurt
 It is strange power that rules a man once he gets the speed fever, but somehow or other an attack of that disetse makes him absolutely fear less of life or limb, and the neck breaking chances autoists take are hor- rifying. Alabamians will not miss the sights they will have the chance of seeing October G. and 1t is prediction they will not cease to talk of them for months to come.
 Auto racing thrills and stirs the ut ter depths of mankind and that is the real reason for it's popularity every where-not it's being d dangerous sport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

attractive appearance last night, and the reception was most notable social event
 The house was most artistically deco rated, the drawing room being arranged in green and white; in the hall red car nations and ferns were the order and pink prevailed in the dining room An orchestra stationed in the rear hall rem dered delightful programme of music during the evening.
 In the receiving line with pr. and Mrs. Pearson were Mrs. Julia Pearson, Miss Annabelle Pearson, Mrs A. P. Hogan and Mrs. Juliette Inge. In the hall were Mrs. Henry A. Jones, Mrs R. Prowell, Mrs. Adolphe Cade and Mrs. Charles Vernar. and Misses Mary Moody and Annalee Fitts served frappe. In the din- ing room receiving were Misses Abbie and Magic Hogan, Louise Crawford, Edith Jones and Misses Leila Harris, Julia Eddins, Louise Maxwell Lucille Hester and Lela Jemson served refresh ments. Dr. and Mrs. Pearson only spent one day here and left for New York, where Dr. Pearson is actively engaged in the practice of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
Substitute for Linen.
From tho Chicago News.

From tho Chicago News
 Why in tho world have you that bunch of feathers in your hat?" queried the startled housewife. Are you playing In. dian?"
 No, num-" replied the bold tramp, with a low bow. You see, just left my automobile around the bend"
 And what has that to do with those feathers?"
 Why, this is a duster. num- You know, 1t Is always fashionable to wear n duster when motoring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
STATE
 SOCIAL
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, October 5.-(Special.) )-AIrs. Julia Pearson entertained at a brilliant reception Thursday night in honor of her son. Dr. Henry Pearson and his bride, who were married Wednesday at high noon at Galllon, Ala, the home of the bride.
 The young couple proceeded to Tus- caloosa immediately after the wedding ceremony and arrived here on the 5:i5 evening train. Mrs. Pearson's home. which has recently been extensively rem ovated and beautifed, presented most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville. October 5.-(Special) )--Mr. James Barrett has announced the en- gagement and approaching marriage of his daughter. Daisy and Benjamin W. Bowen of Glen Ford Ga. The mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

George Stewart will make a speech against whisky this aft- ernoon at 3 o'clock at the Jef- ferson Theatre. All men in- vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-06

A thousand feet of fun on the Curve. Get onto it.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-05-09
Emancipation of the Negroes.

Editor National Tribune: Will YOU
please answer this question in the next
number of The National Tribune? Did
the United States Government com
mence the war for the purpose of free
ing the slaves? ! have heard it stated
by those [ think should know better.
have all faith in, the opinion of our great
soldier paper. AS / understand it, the
Government did nothing to interfere
with the relations of master and slave
until the issuing of the Emancipation
Proclamation.-Benj amin T. Ross
Rochester, o.
From the first the Government dis
tinctly disclaired any purpose of inter-
fering with slavery in the course Of the
war, and this went so far that for
months after the beginning of the strug-
gle United States officers and soldiers
returned to their masters slaves who
had escaped and made their way to our
camps. Gen. Halleck issued an order
forbidding slaves to come into his
camps. The cOnsciences of the soldier:
revolted at being made slave-catchers
The opinion, however. gradually hard
ened against slavery as one of the main
causes of the war till it eliminated in
the issuance of the Emancipation Proc
Standardization National Tribune.