Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-10

Berkshires. . -. IT'S
This showing proves conclusively
that 1t is quite an advantage TO the
Farmer to raise this breed of Hog.
MRS. c. D. RIssLER OF cHARl-
TON pEAp-FuNERAL TODAY,
Chariton.-Mr G. D Rissler, mother
of Mrs a. L. Leonard, died at the lat
ter's home yesterday forenoon at the
age of rs years. after an extended
Hines with a complication of diseases.
Vast winter she underwent a severe
attack of grip. Later she fell
and broke her arm. Rheumatism
and other troubles then developed,
which resulted in her death. Brief ser
vices, conducted by Rev. A. L. Lathrop
were held at the Leonard residence
this morning after which the remains
were taken to Osceola for interment.
Deceased is survived by two sons and
two daughters, Mrs. Leonard of this
city. Mrs. Gotham Of st. Louis, Jas.
Rissler of Washington, D. c., and
Robt. Rissler of Burlington. All were
present to attend the last sad rites.
James Knox Dead.
Jas. Knox (colored) died suddenly
at his home in this city on Wednesday
night about midnight with heart trou-
Bile. He had been in Ill health for
some time, was but able to be about
He was stricken about an hour before
his death. The time for holding the
funeral services has not yet been de-
cided upon, the arrival of some rela-
t1veS from C distance being awaited.
Other Charlton News,
w. NJ Carruthers of Sacramento,
California, was here this week and
purchased car load of fine sheep of
Chandler Bros. for his western
ranches. Mr.. Carruthers is an extern
sive live stock breeder and has num-
Der of ranches, aggregating 10000
acres.
Jos. A. Brown of this city has do
, mated $1,000 to the Simson college
gymnasium at Indianola.
Or, J. E. Stanton, one of the pioneer
residents of this county, and who Is
well known throughout southern Iowa,
was stricken with paralysis yesterday
morning and has since been in seri-
Gus condition. His many friends hope
for his speedy recovery.
Miss Ruth Leonard, who is attend
Ing Drake university in Des Moines.
was called home last evening by the
death of her grandmother, Mrs. Kiss
Ter
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Brightwell of
English township left yesterday morn
Ing for weeks visit In Omaha with
their son, Perry Brightwell and fam
lily.
Sherman Teas OF villisca, who had
been visiting his parents and friends
here returned home yesterday.
Mrs. George Wilhby went to Os-
ceola yesterday to spend the day with
friends.
L. c. Griffith of Oxford, Nebraska.
and sister. Mrs Sarah Giffin of Bell
sire, Ohio, came yesterday for visit
with their uncle Lot Curtis of this
city. and Thomas Curtis of Warren
township.
G. F. Finley. who resides in the
southern part Of the county, returned
Yesterday from Burlington, where he
had been called by the death Of his
brother, s. S. Finley.
Mrs. Fred Hess and daughter,
Louise we're Ottumwa visitors yester-
day.
Mrs. John Kimsey visited in Russell
yesterday with her aunt, Mrs. McKin-
ley and other relatives.
Mrs. Frank Swanson and daughter.
Marie, have returned from visit with
friends in Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Kirton of near
Newbern, mourn the death of their
infant daughter, Fayetta who was
born on Aug. 10, 1908 She was I'll but
a few days. Funeral services, con
ducteG. by Rev Hubert, were held at
Union chapel yesterday and interment
took place in the Newbern cemetery
Rev. and Mrs. w E. Stephenson. OF
Botna, formerly well known residents
Of this city. were visiting friends in
this city Wednesday while on they
way to Illinois. where Rev. Stephenson
will conduct series of revival meet
ings.
visit from her sister, Mrs. c.. NJ. Cot
tam, of st. Louis. who arrived We'd
nesday.
About IS persons went to Creston
"Wednesday to attend federal court as
witnesses In the case of Chas, Mauk
VS.. c. B. & @. Railway. Mr.. Mauk is
suing for $4,000 for damages which he
claims he sustained by driving into an
open culvert which the Railway Com
pany was repairing.
DIR. and Mrs. J. Fred Greene and
Miss Nellie Belor went to osceola
Wednesday, evening to attend a dance,
l. Adcock went to Melrose Wednes-
day to spend a few days with his
daughter, Mrs. Guy Bowman
Mrs. w. A. Plynlate and daughter
Mrs. Lester Becker, went to Melrose
Wednesday, wheRe they will spend =
week or ten days with their son and
brother. Tllos Kelley.
Fred Feeley. of Ottumwa, came
yesterday for a, few days visit with
his aunt, Mrs. w. G. Kitterman.
Mrs. NJ. Conger. of Centerville. Mo.
returned home yesterday after a two
weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Roberts
County Superintendent Mrs, l.. Nj. r.