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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Obituary


Glorvina Connolly Newell was born
on a farm near Somerset in Somerset
county, Penn, October 4, 1888 and
died at Agency, Iowa, March 4, 1908. .
She was the daughter of Hugh and
Martha Connolly. In 1S45 she moved
with her parents to Wapello county,
Iowa, and settled on what was known
as the old Indian Agency farm near
the present town Of Agency. Later
they moved two miles east of Agency
and settled on what is now the John
Connolly farm.
The primitive life of those early
pioneers called for many hardships
and an endless amount Of work but
she never shirked duty; whether it
was at the spinning wheel, in the
house, or with her brothers in the
field, she put forth her best energies.
On June 80. 1854, she was united in
marriage with Demosthenes Newell
and they went to live on their home
stead in Washington township, where
they lived till 1902 when they moved
to Agency, where they have since
lived
To this union there We're born six
daughters and five sons. They are:
Mrs. John Enyart Mrs. B. F. Cremer
Mrs. ]. O. Reighard Mrs. J. M. Sirles
and Thomas H., of Agency; DR.. j. r.
Newell, of Las AnlmaS. Colo; ChaS
p, Of Larned, Kan; Oscar c., OF
Belle Fourche. S. D.. Mrs. Bertie
Comegys, of Oklahoma City and Geo
W. of Des Moines. and Winnie
who died four years ago.
Her experiences We're unique. Sixty
three years of continuous residence ir
| one county: forty eight years one one
! farm; forty-six years married life be-
| fore any of her children removed per.
| manently outside of Wapello county
| half a century of married life before
| death claimed one of her flock: all o,
her ten living children and then
| father present to minister to her il
her last illness.
In Decembed 1897 she united will
the M E. church of Agency and ha.
lived a devoted Christian life TIL
| golden rule was her motto and sht
lived beyond the ordinary conception
of it. No tramp or beggar ever lief
her door empty handed and her opel
hospitality was known far and neal
To do good and to inspire others to d.
good was her greatest desire.
In her death her husband loses
true helpmate, her children a lovin.
and devoted mother. her neighbors
genuine one her friends a never fail
ing friend, the community noble an
respected citizen, the world beautiful
life and heaven gains a rich treasure
Truly her life's work was complete
her labor ended and we can almos
hear the We'll done thou good an
faithful servant. enter thou into tn
jov of thy Lord (Contributed).
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-19
OLDEST EDITOR IN IOWA.
AFRO Benjamin Franklin Hildreth is
Over 90 Years Old and Runs

Webster City, March 17.-Azro Ben
jamin Franklin Ftildreth of Charles
City. Ia, who recently celebrated his
92nd birthday is supposed to be the
Oldest editor in America.
Mr.. Hildreth was born in Chelsea,
Vt. Feb. %, 1916. For many years he
was prominent in newspaper work in
his native state and in Massachusetts,.
In 1856 he pushed into the wilds of the
west and brought a printing outfit by
OK team from Galena. H., and founded
the Charles City Intelligencer.
So great an interest was taken in
the new paper that the whole town
surrounded the office each person bent
on securing the first copy Of the paper
1t finally was sold by auction for $40
Mr.. Hildreth tells how he carried
the boards from the sawmill as fast
as they were sawed with which ht
erected his printing office. The or
frame structure still stands in Charles
CITY, seeming to vie with it's builder
Ito see which shall hold out the longer
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MYSTIC DOCTOR
Held, ON CHARGE
PHYSICIAN ACCUSED OF PER-
FORMING CRIMINAL OPERA
TON RESULTING FATALLY

Centerville, March IT, Charged
with murder in the second degree, the
result of a criminal operation per-
formed on Mrs. Jessie Ball Russell,
the 19-year-old wife of Charles Rus
sell, aged 20, of Mystic, DR.. w. c.
Griffith has waived examination to the
grand jury and is held under $4,000
bond. 1t is alleged that the operation
was performed at the Office of Dr..
Griffith, with the husband of the wom-
an present. Before the coroner's jury
Russell testified that he had gone to
the doctors office, where treatment
was given her, for which he paid SO
cents. For two or three days thereaft-
er the woman seemed well, whenNshe
was suddenly taken sick and died in
short time. All are we'll known peo-
ple at Mystic and the coroners YER
dict and subsequent arrest created
| a sensation.
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man, now lecturer of national repute.
He will give his splendid stereopticon
lecture. The Greatest Pictures in the
World.' No one is ever too old to
look at pictures and such pictures as
this gentleman brings with him and
such comment thereon, will make this
lecture a feature Of the three. days
of meetings.
Gunsaulus and Starbuck.-Saturday
forenoon, April 4, this series OF iEspir-
ing meetings closes with two fine ad,
dresses, DR.. Edwin D. Starbuck, OF the
State University of Iowa, will tell us
of 1.-The Submerged Nine-tenths of
Life" He will be followed by that
great scholar, orator, school man and
| Graham to Ollie B. Armstrong: Niko-
social student, DR.. F. w. Gunsaulus
president of the Armour Institute OF
Technology. Chicago. If the executive
committee have kent the pie to the
| last in this intellectual banquet, they
are but following laudable precedent
DR.. Gunsaulus' subject is "The Next
Step in Education"
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TWO DEAD loWANs IN SUICIDE.
More Light is Thrown on Mysterious
Affair in Wymoning, Former
Arcadia Rows

Sheridan, Wyo.. March HERMAN
Hankin and W. S. Bumcker, the Iowa
young men found dead at Ranches
ter hotel Saturday night under mys-
FERROUS circumstances, undoubtly COM
mitted suicide despite the charge of
fould play wired from their home town
Arcadia, Ia, yesterday.
The corners Investigation revealed
Buncker had been shot through the
mouth by his own hand, as the ball
taken from his head exactly fitted the
32-caliber revolver found clutched in
his han d. Hankin shot himself in the
right temple, the extracted bullet
fitting his thirty-eight. Nothing in the
room had been disturbed and there
was no evidence of struggle.
edited by H. G. Gauss. Esq. Mr.. Gauss
This book not only gives list OF
the powers and duties pertaining tc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-19
Child SLAYER
IS UNDER GUARD
WATCHERS NEVER ABSENT FROM
BEDSIDE OF GENEVA SMITH
AT BURLINGTON.

Burlington, March 1.-THE condi-
ton Of Geneva Smith, the young
woman who is held under arrest at
St. Francis hospital, charged with
causing the death of her new born
babe, was pronounced improved last
night. The girl has been in an ex.
tremely nervous condition since she
was taken to the hospital Friday night
but her physician stated yesterday
that her physical condition is improv
ed and that no serious results are eX
pected
Owing to her threats of suicide, the
girl has been constantly under the
eye Of guards, Bailiff Kriechbaum Of
Sheriff Williams Office being on watch
during the day, and Eugene Boyle al
night. On Saturday night, shortly be
fore midnight, the girl attempted tt
secure brass wire that supported 6
crucifix on the wall of her room. Nigh
Watch Boyle heard her moving abou
and entered the room in time to pre-
vent Miss Smith from attempting tt
commit any rash act.
1t appears that Geneva Smith lived
in Fairfield for several years, workinl
for some time in the home of Count,
Attorney Grail.
1t will be at least ten days befor,
the girl is able to leave the hospital
and her arraignment in the polio,
court on the charge of doing ava:
with her child will take place as 500
as she is strong enough to be brough
into court.
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sIDELIGHTs.


Every one that can slide down the
brass poles at the fire station is not
a fireman, as was demonstrated to the
members of the fire department and
visitors one day last week Two brass
poles are stationed in the fire station,
from the second floor to the ground
floor. They are used by the firemen
for rapid descent Around the poles
there are openings large enough for
man to slide through, but recently
trap doors have been placed over the
openings to keep out the cold and
damp air from below. These doors
are so arranged around the poles that
though they seem to be solid the
least weight will swing them open. In
fact one can hardly tell they are there
as far as their resisting power is con-
cerned.
One day last week while some visit,
ors from Centerville were looking
through the fire station and the diff
ferent fire fighting apparatus were be.
ing explained to them, one of the local
visitors who has spent considerable
time around the fire station, at his
own suggestion was going to show the
people from Centerville how he could
slide down the pole, and before the
chief could stop him he threw his
arms around the pole thinking the
trap doors were stationary, or secure
ly fastened-and dropped down the
pole. He was out of the sight of his
audience on the second floor, with a
speed that would have done credit to
a cannon hall, and but for the rubber
hose on which he landed would have
undoubtedly cracked leg. AS it was
he received severe jolting and can
be seen limping around and telling his
friends that he is 'off the brass poles
8 r
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CHARLTON.

Chariton.-Friday evening, Miss
Currence Bostwick, of Woodbine,
daughter of Received Bostwick,
who has been spending some time here
was given a most pleasant surprise at
the home of Miss Lecil Evans. A de-
licious luncheon was served, games
were played and a musical and literary
was beautifully decorated or the oc-
casion. A most enjoyable time was
had by those present.
George Won Behren and daughter,
Marguerite, of Burlington, formerly
of this city, returned home last even
ing after a few days visit with their
numerous friends here.
Mrs. Nellie Hollihgshead and baby
left Saturday night for visit in
Mrs. D. B. Cowles, accompanied her as
far as Council Bluffs where she will
visit her son, Joe Cowles and family.
Mrs. A. j. Peterson and Mrs John
Larson, of Lucas, came Saturday for a
visit with the formers daughter, Mrs
Harry Lundgren.
A. B. Tansey returned Saturday
from a few weeks business trip tc
Red Cloud, Neb. During his absence
his family visited relatives in Weldon
+ Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Anderson were
called to Norwood Saturday by the
| death Of his little grandchild, thu
eight months old daughter of Mr. anc
Mrs. Joseph Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Yengel went tt
Omaha yesterday on a combined bust
| ness and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Claude Younkin, of Ottunwa
was greeting Charlton friends Satur'
dav while on her way to st. Joe tt
visit her sister Mrs. N. HI. Brown.
Mrs. Arthur Curtis and little son
Dwaine. of Ottumwa, came Saturda.
for a visit with her parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. J. 0. Becker.
Leo Leinen departed Sunday fo
Kansas City, where he is employed
after an extended visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Leinen. Hi
sister, Miss Gussie Leiner, accom-
panied him to Kansas City for a few
weeks visit.
o. E. Tulis was called to Leon Sat
urday by the illness of his little son.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Smith and child
rem, Of Ottumwa, are visiting il
Withdrawals township with his sister
Mrs Jas. Lyons.
O. D. Hadding made a business tril
to Humston Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. j. Culver spen
Sunday with relatives in Garden Grow
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-19
S ENATOR LAFOLLETTE DE-
CLARES IN SENATE HIS CON-
vICTIONS THAT BUSINESS UP.
HEAVAL WAS PLANNED.
AMENDMENTS TO
THE ALDRICH BILL
PROVISION MAKING RAILROAD
BONDS ACCEPTABLE AS sECUR-
ITY FOR BANK CIRCULATION is
STRICKEN OUT.

Washington, D. c.. March IT, De-
claring that the recent financial
stringency in the country was brought
about by the influence of the Stand
ard Oil and ]. Pierpont Morgan, Sen
ator LaFollette of isconsin today
in speech practically closing the de-
bate on the Aldrich currency bill, en-
tered upon denunciation of men
high in the financial world.
There were no commercial rea-
sons for panic" said LaFollette.
"There were speculative, legislative
and political reasons why panic
might serve special interests. There
were business scores to settle. There
was legislation to be blocked and a
currency measure suited to the 'sys-
tenn" to be secured. There was a
third term to be disposed of and poll
cies to be discredited.
"The panic came l believe it needs
only to be followed step by step to
show that it was planned and eXecut
ed in so far as such proceeding is
subject to control after it was in mo-
ton"
He severely criticised the provis
ions of the Aldrich bill by which rail
road bonds are to be made security
for emergency circulation and charg
ed it was scheme to defeat legisla
ton which might lower railroad rates
Railroad Bonds Eliminated.
Later the senate committee on fl
nance voted unanimously to amend
the Aldrich bill by eliminating rail
road bonds as securities for nationa
bank note circulation. 1t was also de
cided to amend the bill so as to re
tain the provisions of the present Law
7 prohibiting the retirement by the ma
tional banks of more than $9,000,00
of circulation in any one month.
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SOUTHEASTERN
iowa TEACHERS
ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD
AT DAVENPORT APRIL
2, 8, 4.
c. e. REED ON PROGRAM
Will be Full of Interest-OttumWa
Will be Observation-Disclosures
Will Open in General
Session.

NE Southeastern Iowa Teachers
association is scheduled to meet at
Davenport, April 2, 3, and 4. The
program has been issued and place
On it has been given to Principal G. e.
Reed of the Ottumwa high school,
The following is an outline of what
will be brought up.
The meeting of the S. e. l. T. A. con-
venes Thursday evening, April 2, an a
general session at the High school au-
uitorium. The president of the asso-
citation, Supt. r. B. Crone, delivers his
address and Prof John M. Coulter one
OF the strong mon of the Chicago uni
versity, will also appear. Friday
morning at a general session Dr. Chas.
A. McMurray, of the State Normal
school at DeKalb, ILL.,, gives an address
on THE Problem of the Common
School Course of Study" Few, if any,
are better qualified to speak on this
vital question. At the close of the adj
dress there will be the conferences in
various study and recitation rooms OF
the High school:
Rural School Problems, Miss Cora E.
Porter, Washington, la.
Industrial Training, David E. Scull,
Burlington, Iowa.
Geography, DR.. Charles A. McMur.
ray, De Kalb, III.
Language and Literature, Prof. G. P,
Colgrove, Cedar Rapids la.
Mathematics, Supt. w. F. Chevalier
Muscatine, Ia.
History, Miss Margaret Safely
Washington, Ia.
Latin and German, Prof. w. A
Writ, Fairfield, la.
Problems of the special Teacher
Miss Clara Wilson, Davenport, Ia.
Problems of Supervision and Admin
istration. DR.. Friedrich Bolton Iowa
City, Ia.
Problems of Student Organizations
Supt. H. E. Blackmar, Iowa City, la.
Problems of Science Work, Prof
Walter J. Meek. Oskaloosa, Ia.
The Section Meetings Friday after
noon will be given over to the section
meetings, which will consider a wide
range of pedagogical matters:
Superintendent and Principals
leader, Supt. F. E. Schal, West Liber
ty, Ia.
Primary and kindergarten, Miss
Ruth A. Lyman, Oskaloosa, la.
intermediate Grades, Miss Mar.
Thorne Fairfield, la.
Grammar Grades, Supt. Eugene Hen
ley, Grinnell, la.
High School and College, Prin. c. E
Reed, Ottumwa Ia.
Music, Miss Alice Rogers, Clinton
Iowa.
Drawing and Manual Training, H.
Dickinson, Moline, ii.
County Superintendent and Schoo
Officers, Supt. j. F. Riggs, Des Moines
Iowa.
Revision and Illustration.-Frid
evening another general session wi
be addressed by DR.. Frederick E. Bo
ton, of the State University Of Iowa
who takes as his subject the work {
revising the school laws of Iowa b
the commission, of which he is men
Der He will be followed by DR.. Pre-
ton w. Search, once an Iowa schot
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AlIerton Man is Winner

Iowa City, March 17.-Glenn E. Gun
ningham Of Allerton, Iowa, was the
winner in the freshman oratorical con-
test of Iowa university. His Grafton
was a euiogy of Nathan Hale. Sec,
ond place was won by Paul S. Collier
of Wilton, who spoke on THE Spirit
of the American Navy" and third
place went to Bert G. Riley Of Esther
Vile, whose subject was A Hebrew
Reformer.'
Mr.. Cunningham, the winner. is a
member of Irving institute, Mr.. Col
lier is a Philomathian and Mr.. Riley
Zatagathian The other three con-
testants were H. C. Langland of Ne
vada A. l.. Carlson of Paullina and
| Ray Latham of Boone, who likewise
were divided evenly among the three
societies The winner was presented
with the Samuel Lefevre memorial
prize of $40.
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Funeral of Mrs. Edwards.

Abba. March 1.-THE funeral OF
Mrs. Moses Edwards, was held Mon.
day afternoon from the home of her
son. l.. B. Edwards Mrs. Edwards
was staying in San Antonio, Texas for
the winter months. On the afternoon
of March 12 she was driving, when.
the horse took fright, and in turning
corner. Mrs. Edwards became
frightened and jumped from the bug
gy. She struck on the back of her
head on the curbing and her death
was instant She was one of the most
beloved ladies of Abba and hundreds
attended the funeral to pay final hom-
age to her memory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-19
CHARGED With
SLASH|NC WIFE
BUXTON MANS SUSPICIOUS SAID
TO HAVE PROMPTED HIM
TO CUT WOMAN.

Abba, March thames Watkins
was brought to the Monroe county Jail
last night and will be detained until
he can be given preliminary hear
ing The charge against the man is
that Of assault with intent to com
NIT murder Watkins and his wife
reside at Buxton. Last evening his
wife made the statement that she was
going to the home of neighbor and
left the house. Watkins became sus-
picious and FOLLOWED her some time
later. He found she was not at the
neighbours house nor had she been
there. He found her down near the
railway tracks and taking knife
| from his pocket he proceeded to slash
the woman in horrible manner. AS
she turned from him and started to
run he struck the knife into her
shoulder The woman ran screaming
to the company store and was given
shelter. Later the police found Wat
kins and he was placed under arrest
after putting up the hardest kind Of a
fight. The woman's wound will not
prove fatal. but she has such cuts on
her hand that she will be crippled for
life.
Fight Over Children.
(, Henry Fisher is another who was
brought to the county jail yesterday
He had fight with : man by the
name of William Yates at Foster late
Saturday evening. he drew knife
and made the effort as he said to xii
Yates. A number of men who were
standing near overrc-"red him anc
he was taken to iai' ater brough
to Abba The trouble ietween thu
two men started over some trouble
their children had had Smith is bein,
held upon the charge of assault will
!: intent to commit murder
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Criminal Prosecution Against c. 6 o.

inal prosecution. it is indicated On,
cially will be institute aeaiast
tain officials of tho C'eeanaH3 II &
Ohio railroad COMPANY and certain
vored shippers by that line on account
of what is asserted to have been ille-
gal practice relative to Interstate
shipments.
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was announced to be held at the
church tonight and the missionary
society meeting to have been held
Thursday, have been postponed.
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Iowan Loses to Roller.

Seattle. Wash, March IT, DR.. D.
B. Roller of Seattle the wrestler won
two straigh falls from Jesse Wester-
grade OF Iowa last night.
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Planning Mill ExpIodes; Kills Three.
Grandon, Wis, March II. The
planning mill of George Kemp was
completely wrecked and burned today
by an explosion in which three men
were killed
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-11
OBITUARY..
RouerS,


Mrs. Mary Ann Rogers. wife of De-
lancy Rogers, died at IL: Az today OF
the inlirmites of old age, at 4l6 Union
street, the home of her eldest son. W..
RI. Rogers, with whom the couple re-
sided Mrs. Rogers would have been
IS years of age on May 2 next. and suf-
fered severe attack of pneumonia
this winter. from which she never
fully recovered.
Mary Ann Huntley was born In
Shenango county. New York. and was
married there sixty years ago to De-
lancy Rogers They came to Iowa on
their wedding trip, settling near De-
Witt. but later removed to Lee county,
Illinois, where they remained for eleven
years Returning to Iowa they settled
in this city thirty-tive years ago where
they have since resided The deceased
is survived by her husband. three sons
and three daughters. The children are
W. H. Rogers, of this city, l.. r. and
A. L. Rogers, both of whom are in the
regular army: Mrs. j. r. Murvin, of
4lS Union street. Mrs. Andrew Nc
Farland. of Cando n. D., and Mrs. ELS
worth Biddle, an inmate of the county
farm. Mrs Fred Brace and Mrs. Lee
Moore. also of this city, are grand
children.
The funeral will likely be held some
time Monday, but no definite arrange
ments have been made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-11
DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY.
A Morning Drive Will Do You Good
Ewinqs New Drivers.


The j. A. Ewing livery has just Sc
cured several new driving horses to
take care of their increasing patron
age incident to the opening of the driv-
ing season. They have a number OF
stylish but very gentle and quiet
horses suitable for ladies to drive and
these are in great demand by country
club patrons. especially those who
drive out to the grounds in the morn
ing. These horses are always avail
able for this purpose Sunday morn
ings. The equipment of this barn Is
very complete for all kinds of light
livery. The pleasure of the drives about
the city and country is realized by very
few people. A little jaunt into the
country is worth all it costs any day
and for those who have the time the
morning drive is certainly the most eX-
hilarating and refreshing. Get up sun
day morning and take drive into the
country. Get one of EWing>s good
drivers, one of his nice rigs and you'll
enjoy every minute of the time IL $
better than medicine Ask for one OF
Ewing's rigs Sunday morning or any
morning for a drive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-11

NJ. E. church next Wednesday evening
The latest one came from Hon. w. j.
Bryan, IN a letter received this morn
ing. He says:
You have made no mistake In Sc
curing Raymond Robins. He is a man
OF great heart power. as Well as head
power He has a message and knows
how to deliver it. Get him crowd
and those who hear him will thank
you. Yours truly,
CIVILIAN JENNINGS BRYAN.
Tickets so and 10 cents, ON sale Mon
day morning ut Henry Pappe's.