Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-20
CHARLTON.

Chariton.-L. A. Botkin and Mrs.
Rebecca Young Were united in mar
riage in this city Sunday afternoon at
the home of the bride, Justice Z. H.
Storie performing the ceremony. They
will reside in this city. Both have
lived here for some time and their
friends will extend hearty congratula-
TOMS and good wishes.
The Lucas County Normal Institute,
under the supervision of the county
superintendent, Mrs. Laura Cow, con-
vened in this city yesterday and will
continue in session until Saturday
night. The enrolment was large an l
it is expected that others will enroll
today. The following efficient corps
of instructors has been secured: Prof.
r. G. Barrett, of Ames, history
psychology and didactics; Sept. w. N.
Clifford, of Council Bluffs, geography;
Supt. c. j. Johnson, of Charlton, arith-
metic and photography; Prof. w. E.
Hays, of Charlton, music and penman-
ship; Miss Minnie Rozelle, of Des
Moines methods and nature work;
Miss Emma Moulton, of Des Moines,
English and reading. Last evening
Prof. r. G. Barrett, of Ames, delivered
an interesting lecture and this even
ing A. e. Kepford, state lecturer on
tuberculosis, will speak.
Miss Bess Stanley has returned from
an extended visit with relatives in
Chanute, Kan
Mrs Clarence Wildly and children
have gone to Des Moines where Mr..
Williby is engaged in carpenter work
and where they expect to reside in the
future
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Bevard, Of Union
township, have gone to Broken Bow,
Neb., to spend two or three weeks with
relatives.
Mrs. s. H. Smith returned yesterday
from a few days visit with relatives
in Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Western, Of
Beaconsfield who had been visiting
near Newborn with her mother, Mrs.
]. j. Mason and others relatives, re-
turned home Yesterday.
County Treasurer f. p. Wright and
wife have returned from Waterloo
where he attended the state conven-
ton of county officers.
Mrs. Reuben Martz and children, of
for a few days visit at the home of
her father in-law, VIM Wartz.
Mrs. Roy McEndree has returned
from visit with relatives in Humss-
ton.
Mrs. Matte West, of Alton, who had
been visiting in Benton township with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Giles
PIE returned nome yesterday.
Mrs. j. w. Clayton went to Mel
rose yesterday to spend few days
with her daughter. MRS. Essie McCul-
Tough.
Alva Boydan Of Lincoln township,
departed yesterday for visit in ST.
Joe with his daughter, Mrs. George
Calhoun. From there he will go to
Atchison. Kan, to visit with rela-
tives.
eileen Jennings, of Confidence. form
erly of this city, was greeting his old
Charlton friends yesterday.
Miss Gladys Nolan Is spending the
week in Brookfeld, Mo-, with her
uncle Robt. Nolan and family.
Wesley Bryant. we'll known resi-
dent, of Benton township, died at his
home Thursday night after an extended
illness with dropsy. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. D. j. Shenton, Of
Russell, were held at the Salem church
this morning at 10 o'clock after
which interment took place in the
Salem cemetery. Deceased was held
in high regard by all who know him
and the sorrowing relatives will have
the sympathy of many friends.
number Of the members Of the
Woodman Circle drove out to the home
Of Lee Tacker, east Of this city
Thursday evening and spent a few
pleasant hours. Delicious refreshments
We're served, games were played and q
delightful time was had by ALL