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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-06-04

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A Chicago woman has new solu-
ton of the servant girl problem. Not
only this, but she has offered plan
which may also help to solve the
mother-in-law question. She would
take an elderly woman, preferably a
mother-in-law, into her home as gener-
al household boss and treat her as
a member of the family, paying her.
not wages, but an allowance Then
she would have girl to do the heavier
work. Of course the girl that does the
heavy work might have a kick If her
superior eats at the table, but that is
a problem for the household boss and
not the mistress to settle. The only ap-
parent weak spot in the plan is that
there would not be sufficient crop
OF mothers-in-law to go around.
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A HEART LONGING.

should like to go back to the little
old town
Where she lived in the long, long
ago,
When thought that her eyes were the
loveliest brown
And her brow was far whittier than
snow.
should like to go back to the tree
shaded lane
Where we strolled in the hush Of
the eve,
With my heart throbbing swiftly a
drumming refrain
While her hand rested light on my
sleeve.
should like to go back to the banks
Of the brook
Where she told me it never could
To go back to the shade of the vine
powered nook
Where pleaded my suit on my
knee.
should like to go back, just to see
her once more
1t would give me great joy to do
that;
Since she married my rival who work
ed in the store
She has waxed most excessively fat.
should like to go back, for they say
he is bald
And in manner is wondrously meek,
And they whisper at times he is vic
iously mauled
If he pricks up his courage to
speak.
I should like to go back, just to stroll
to their gate
In the beautiful hush of the night,
And to thank him for thus interrupt
ing my fate,
And to tell him it served him just
right!
Wilbur D. .Nesbit, in Munsey's.
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CHARLTON.

Chariton-Carl Sigler of Indianola
spent the day yesterday with William
Eikenberry
Miss Sophia Humphrey of Lucas
spent Decoration day in the city will,
relatives.
Miss Nellie Sellers came down from
lndianola Wednesday for brief visit
Decoration day proved very unpleas-
ant, as it rained most of the day. How
ever, the old soldiers carried out thei,
program.
The Concordia society will meet
with Mrs. c. w. Slattengren this even.
ing.
o. Pearson Of Cambria was bust
ness caller in the city Thursday.
Mrs. E. e. Carroll and daughter went
to Knoxville yesterday for visit al
the home Of her brother, William
Lever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry White have re-
turned to Chicago, after a pleasan,
visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. William frost return
ed yesterday from a visit in Ottumwa
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gookin left to.
day for trip to Spirit Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. OHM White of New.
burn were in the city yesterday
Miss Nellie Saunders Of Melrost
spent Decoration day In Charlton.
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a DESERVING COMPLIMENT,

- S.S-NVb SSN' S's'' -
The Des Moines Mail and Times
turned a pretty compliment and a de-
serving one, too, when in referring to
Major Lacey 1t said:
Hon. John F. Lacey is a man who
loves nature. He has large heart and
a broad mind. He was constantly
making effort to save the birds, the
forests and the wild animals by giving
them protected by national legisla-
ton. He was helpful to all the socie-
ties working along these lines and he
accomplished much. You can always
trust man who has his life attuned
to the beauties of nature. And Lacey
is such a man.
There is so much truth in the Mall
and Times closing reflection that f'you
can always trust a man who has his
life attuned to the beauties of nature, :
and truly Maj. Lacey Is such. He is all
naturalness There is nothing Of bonn
basity in his makeup. Modest and re-
firing when his own interests we're
concerned, his colleagues in the house
learned years ago that he was an indie
fatigable and tireless worker when the
interests of his constituents was in
volved.
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Pace, G. G. Post and daughter, Miss
Mabel, We're Charlton visitors Tues

Pace, G. G. Post and daughter, Miss
Mabel, We're Charlton visitors Tues
day.
The high school students held a res
ception at the home of Mrs. A b
Sprague Saturday evening and every
one reports very enjoyable time.
About thirty were present. Refresh-
ments of ice cream and Nabiscos were
served.
Mrs. Myrtle Long and baby returned
Monday from a two weeks visit with
Mr.. Longs mother at Belinda.
Harley Pace left on No. 8 Monday
for St. Joseph on business.
Clarence Dewey left-on No. 9 Tues
day for South Dakota, where he has
taken a homestead.
Mrs. Ellen Boyd spent Tuesday In
Melrose on business.
w. B. King returned Tuesday from
South Dakota, where he has been Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
King, who moved there this spring.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis of Charlton
spent Tuesday with Mr.. Curtis SON
William Curtis. in Russell.
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Judge Goodrich Of Kansas City has
always been a stickler for compelling
veniremen drawn for jury service to
fulfill their duty to the state. There
are few records in his court where a
juror has been excused. This worried
Henry Axene, a tailor, when he asked
to be excused by the. Judge the other
morning just as court was converting,
why should excuse you Judge
Goodrich demanded.
Because the stork brought twins to
my house last night" the tailor re.
piled.
well l should say you will be ex-
cused," Judge Goodrich said, and he
began searching diligently for the
printed list of jurors that he might
scratch out the name Axene.
"That isn't all of it. the tailor vol
unteered. "The stork was at my house
a year ago and left twins that time
have two sets OF twins now
Judge Goodrich dropped the printed
list Of Jurors and the smile Of approval
on his face spread wider and wider.
I'll think you have served the state
pretty WE'LL the Judge said, 81 guess
the state can spare you from jury ser.
vice"
Even President Roosevelt could ask
no more.
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MRS. soTToRFF DIES.

Hedrick. May 29.-After very brief
illness Mrs. W. H. Bottorff died at her
home three miles south of town yes
dition was known to be dangerous, the
news of her death came as shock to
the community. The deceased was
about 80 years Of age, was daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Sheets of
Hedrick.
She leaves three children, her hus.
band and three brothers. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been an.
nounced
The Moore Funeral.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Moore
! who died Sunday at her late residence
four miles south Of Hedrick. was held
this morning at 10 O'clock at the Meth
odist Episcopal church. The services
were conducted by Rev. T.sJ. Perritt of
Highland Center, and the remains
were inferred in the Dickins cemetery
near Farson. Mrs. Moore was only
81 years Of age. Her maiden name
was Miss Alice Johnson. She leaves
four small children, the youngest OF
which is only a few weeks old, her
husband, father, mother, one brother
and four sisters.
Mrs Winifred Gordon of Cedar Rap.
ids visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. W. Roop last week.
Mrs. H B. Speck of Oskaloosa is
visiting relatives in town.
r. P. Wilson left for South Dakota
Monday evening. wnere he expects to
| file a claim for a homestead
Allen Hawk was passenger to OF.
tumwa Tuesday.
Mrs. A. L. Tolles and daughter OF
Beatrice, Neb., are visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
Paul Houghton was passenger to
Fairfield yesterday.
Mr. Carson of North English was in
town Monday on business.
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RUSSELL.

Russell.-Mrs Esther and Elma
Werts left on No. Monday for
Hemingsford, Neb., called there by the
serious illness of the formers grand
daughter, Miss Myrtle hockey.
George Ewald returned to his home
at Pratt, Kansas, Monday. after two
weeks visit with his parents. His sis
ter, Miss Ida accompanied him for a
two months visit.
Oliver Hardy returned TO South Da-
kota Monday. He took two of his
children, Lyle and the baby, with him
Mrs. Ollie Goltry and two children
left Monday with thier household
goods for Melrose, where Mr.. Goitry
has accepted a position with the C1ar-
linda Pslltry Co. at that place.
Mrs. Jessie Plots entertained the
Thimble club Monday afternoon in
honor Of Miss Wayne Lewis, who left
Tuesday. A dainty two-course lunch,
con was served and everyone reports
a very enjoyable time
The annual meeting of the won,an's
Home Missionary society Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will have an
entertainment and social at the par
sonage Wednesday,. Everyone is in
vited.
Sadie Pyle came home from Rippey
Saturday evening. where she has been
teaching the past year.
Mr.. ana Mrs. u. A. ShifdS returned
Friday on No. from Chicago and
Minneapolis. where they have spent thu
past month.
Viola Hancock spent Sunday with
Hazel Werts.
orville werts returned Monday from
| several days visit with friends In OF
tumwa.
| Miss Mayme Lewis left Tuesday on
No. for a visit with her brother al
Leroy before returning to her home at
Williamsburg. to spend the summer
vacation.
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CLERK GETS
A LETTER
CALIFORNIA WOMAN WRITES IN
REFERENCE TO PROPERTY
WHICH CANNOT BE FOUND


An interesting communication was
received by County Clerk George PHIL
lips today, which, however, Ia some
what of a mystery, as the property re-
ferred to in the communication cannot
fe found on the decords The letter
is from Mrs. Grace Buckmaster and IL
al follows:
Whittier, California,
May %. 1907.
To the Clerk of the District Court
Please send me by return mail court
calendar for Wapello county.
want to settle up the estate OF J.
W. Buckmaster deceased. and sell
some of the property there, so wish
to know just when such business can
be attended to.
Yours respectfully.
Mrs. Grace Buokmaster.
The clerk has written to the lady,
stating that her property cannot be
found on the records and asking fuR
further information
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in SANDY HOOK.

For downright simplicity Sandy
Hook, Kentucky carries off the palm
While the rest of the world is fight
ing twentieth century problems dur
ing the working day AMI bowling
,strenuously at a ball game, scorching
In an automobile, or racing around a
golf course for pastime, Sandy Hook
Is playing marbles. A news dispatch
from this place which is just now at,
tracing little notice as the seat Of
the trial Of Judge Hargis for the alleg-
led murder OF DR.. B. D.. Cox one Of
the cases arising from a Kentucky
feud, says:
When the town president finishes his
duties, he goes to the market square
and engages. in a friendly game with
the prosecuting attorney or some
school children. Pioneers play. with
little girls or business men, depending
upon whom they see first
Women hurry through their dish
washing that they may rush into the
street and have a friendly joust at
"mibs" with their husbands or some
passer-by.
1t is refreshing to see such childlike
simplicity existing in times so siren
uous. It is SO divertfng to find a
place, which, during murder trial
attracting such attention as to have
scores Of newspaper correspondents
from the yellows in attendance, the
people are too busy playing marbles
to heed the cry of "uxtry" when a
newsie appears on the scene with the
latest horror from the court room
Even Hargis, the accused murder
er has become so taken with the game
that he cannot restrain his Impotence
with the delays attending the trial
when he knows that the sheriff and
the jailor are preparing a ring out
side for a game as soon as the days
court session adjourns.
Who knows but that Sandy Hook is
reyiying. a childish game that may
become the rage. Stranger things
have happened.
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used up too much in merely getting

used up too much in merely getting
ready to do something.
I don't know that any of you boys
are planning to fight prize fight
II you are, I hope you will win. But
II such should be the case you would
spend two or three years In training
for about two hours work. Remem-
Der this proportion when some one
tells you you are spending too much
time in learning how to be a mechani.
cal engineer or electrician.
Chief Chemist Wiley's doctrine will
be more generally subscribed to than
that of DR.. Osler, ne who would bring
out the chloroform bottle at sixty.
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Surprise Party at Baker Homo.

Chariton.--Lo Baker was the victim
of surprise last evening, the mem
bers Of the Baptist church going in
body to spend the evening with
him. Light refreshments were served
and all report a most enjoyable even
ing.
John Preston is quite sick at his
home in North Charlton
O. ]. Israel returned yesterday from
st. Paul. being called home by this
death Of his brother-in-law, J.. d.
Brown.
The fire department and the w. o.
w. lodge will have their Decoration
day exercises next Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Mcknight of
Bouer were in the city Tuesday.
Miss Mary Allison Of Humeston was
visiting with relatives here Tuesday,
while enroute to 1ndianola.
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A worthy citizen of Kansas City,
Kansas. while abroad, purchased a
piece Of statuary labeled Venus Gen
etrix and with a show Of pride present
ed 1t to the city. But Venus was too
lightly clad for Kansas and the statu-
airy was consigned to the basement of
The public library to await the outcome
OF the fight between art devotees and
the prudes Of the packing house town.
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a sPRINe DAY.

s a. NJ
It doth appear that spring is here,
For verdant blades are seen;
The robins sing like anything,
The lilac bush is green.
10 a. NJ
A summer breeze and then freeze,
Black clouds, a lusty gale;
The robins toes are deep in SHOWS,
He's buffeted with hail.
Anon a thaw, though winds be raw,
And now the Torrid Zone
Has spilled it's heat on field and street
And roasting people groan.
2 p. m
The blossoms come and young bees
hum,
We don the shirtwaist gay;
Now cooling drinks at golfing links
'It's like a summer day."
Once more it blows and likewise
SHOWS,
The lilac buds are freezing,
While home we fare for winter wear,
6 p. M
Poor spring retires, sneezing.
Charles Battell LOOMS
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c., M. & sT. p. TRAIMs
WABASH RAILWAY.
A-Daiiy; b., daily, except su

No Going South. Depart
2A-Moberly. st: l., x. G.. s:2oa. M
oB-Moperiy ana EAST 4:05 p. m.
4A--Moberfy, st. L., K c.. $3.50 "a n.
coming North. Arrive
dA-From st. Louis 1850. 6:25 a m.
3A--From Kansas City. 7:05 = M
]. P. Wheian. Ticket Agent.
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You can often lead with slken cord
Of love when all the cables Of logic
would fail.
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Entered as second class matter
October IT, 1903, at the postoff1ce. OF
tumwa, Iowa, under the Act Of Congress
Of March 8, 1879.
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ONCE: l17-11s East Second street.
Telephone editorial or business
office No. A
Address the Courier Printing Com-
pany. Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Professional Cards.
DENTISTS.

DR.. 7ULLls.
a Dentist.
Artificial teeth scientifically con-
structed.
Crown and bridge-work expert.
Office over Cullen's dry goods store.
Main street. Ottumwa Iowa.
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BURT LAFoRcE. Phi. G., M. o.
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10 to - q. m. and to and to o'clock
M. Phone, office, $50; residence. 81.
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
DRs. MYERLY & KREuL.
Physicians and Surgeons.

i Third floor Holman Block. Chronic dis.
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neys. Blood and SKIN Diseases, Catarrh.
rheumatism. Diseases of women after
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BY THE COURIER PRINTING CO.
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JAS. F. POWELL Publisher
{ J. K. DoUGHERTY. Managing Editor
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For downright simplicity Sandy
Hook, Kentucky carries off the PALM
While the rest of the world is fight
ing twentieth century problems dur
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Member Of the Lee Newspaper
Syndicate.
4. w. LEE President
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-14
He Put Him on, All Right.


"Now, see here, porter" said he brisk
~, II want you to put me off at SYRIA
cuse. You know we get in there about
6 O'Clock in the morning, and l may
oversleep myself. But it is important
that l should get out Here's five dol
lar goldpiece. Now, 1 may wake up
hard. Don't mind if kick. Pay no at
tention if I'm ugly. I want you to put
me off the train no matter how hard
fight. Understand
Eyes, sah," answered the sturdy Nu-
bian TT shall be did, sah!'
The next morning the coin giver was
awakened by a stentorian voice call
ing, "Rochester!'
Rochester, he exclaimed, sitting
up. where's the porter?"
Hastily slipping on his trousers, he
went in search of the negro and found
him in the porter's closet, huddled up,
with his head in bandage, his clothes
torn and his arm in a sling.
"Well," says the drummer, you are
a sight. Why didn't you put me off at
Syracuse?"
"Wha-atw gasped the porter, jump
ing, as his eyes bulged from his head.
"Was you de gemman dat give me 8
five dollah goldpiece"
"Of course was, you idiotv'
swell, den, befoah de Lawd, who
was dat gemman I put off at SYRIA
cuse?"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-09-14

| remember also to have heard this
spirited saying Of that stoutest hearted
Of men, Demetrius. Eye immortal
gods" said he, "the only complaint
which I have to make of you is that
you did not make your will known to
me earlier, for then 1 would sooner
have gone into that state of life to
which now have been called. Do you
wish to take my children? 1t was for
you that l brought them up. Do you
wish to take some part Of my body?
Take it. 1t is no great thing that am
offering you. 1 shall soon have done
with the whole of it. Do you wish for
my life? Why should 1 hesitate to re-
turn to you what you gave me? What
ever you ask you shall receive with my
good will Nay, would rather give it
than be forced to hand it over to you.
What need had you to take away what
you did? You might have received it
from me. Yet, even as it is, you can
not take anything from me, because
you cannot rob a man unless he re-
sists. "-Seneca.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Timber Land, Act juno 3, 1878
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Seattle, WASH, Sept. 3, 1907

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Seattle WASH, Sept 3, 1907 !
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress of
June g. 1878, entitled can act for the sale of tim
Der lands in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 4,
1892, Louise M. Power, of Seattle, county of
King, state of Washington, has this day filed in
this office her sworn statement, No 1919, for
the purchase of the E. Il of the Sc. Il of Sec a.,
and he sw. n of the sw. a of Sec. IS, Twp s.,
Range West and Lot ), Sect'on 2, Township
IS, Range vest and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber stone than for agricultural purposes,
ana to establish he claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver at Seattle, Washington,
Friday the 9Th day of November, 1907.
She names witnesses: Harry F. Power OF
Seattle Washington; +. H. Thomas. of Seattle,
Washington; Marie Knowlton, of Seattle Wash
ington; Charles E. Power, of Seattle, Washing
ton
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abcve-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said 9Th day of
November, 1907.
]. HENRY SMITH, Register
First publication Sept. L 1907
Last publication Nov. 2, 1907
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIc
Seattle, Wash. Sept. Z. 1907

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcR,l
Seattle, WASH. Sept. 8, 1907 !
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress Of
June 3, 1875 entitled can act for the sale of tim
Der lands in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act of August
d., 1892, Cora E. Payne. of Seattle, County
Of King, State of Washington, has this day
filed in this Office her statement No 1Io2I
for the purchase of the N. u of the sw. n and
Lots S, q and 6, of Section No ~, in Township
No. Sc Range No. West, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver at Seattle,
Washington, on Friday, the 9Th day of Novem
Der, 1907
She names as witnesses: Harry F. Powers, OF
Seattle, Washington; Marie Knowlton, of Seattle,
Washington; Charles E. Powers, of Seattle,
Washington; Louise M. Powers, of Seattle,
Washington.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on before said 8th day of
November, 1907.
]. HENRY SMITH, Register
First publication Sept = 1907 Last Nov ,.,r,
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A candidate on paying second visit
to the house of a doubtful voter was
somewhat surprised at hearing him
gay that he would support him.
"Glad to hear It," said the candidate.
II thought you were against me-"
$50 was at first" replied the voter.
when you called here the other day
and stood by that pigpen and talked
for half an hour We didn't bulge me an
inch, but after you had gone away, sir,
| got to thinkin' how ye'd reached yer
hand over the rail and scratched the
pigs back till he lay down WI the
pleasure of it. I made up my mind
that when a man was so sociable as
that WI poor fellow creature wasn't
the one to vote against him."