Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-19
e. MURPHY SPEAKS AT
THE X. p. CONVENTION,

Chariton.-A large number from q
distance were in attendance at the
twenty-third district convention of the
knights of Pythias held In this city
yesterday. A special train was run
from Centerville by way of Humeston.
An open meeting was held at the
Castle hall at 80 o'clock and was
largely attended. The meeting was
called to order by L. E. West of Cory
don. An address of welcome was de-
livered by Attorney e. S. Wells Of
this city, and was responded to by Mr..
White of Centerville, and DR.. ]. M.
Mccoy of Corydon. A male quartet
composed of Messrs. l.. H. Busselle,
5. M. Greene, S. G. Hickman and DR..
w. L. Anderson, sang a couple IF
pleasing numbers. Grand Chancellor
Bilby of Knoxville spoke on "Our
Grand Domain" and made a splendid
address. Supreme Representative B.
I. Salinger Of Carroll, made an excel
lent talk of "Pythianism.' Hon. Ber-
nard Murphy of Vinton spoke on the
subject, when Knighthood is in
| Flower" Miss Octavia Bellor gave a
reading that greatly pleased. his hear
ers. In the evening school of in
struction was conducted by the Grand
Chancellor, which was followed by
the comforting of ranks by the Cen
| terville, Seymour and Osceola lodges.
The program closed with a banquet,
served in the Pythian temple. The
Charlton orchestra furnished splendid
music throughout the program.
The funeral services of the late
Grover Taylor of Whitebreast town
ship, were held at his late home this
afternoon at o'clock after which
interment took place in the Charlton
cemetery.
Frank Brennaman and Miss
Esther Miller were united in
marriage at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Cyrus Miller, in English
township, on Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. c. E. Wells, pastor of the
Christian church, in the presence Of
about thirty guests The bride wore
a dainty and becoming gown Of white
silk and carried brides roses. At the
conclusion of the ceremony a bountiful
repast was served The groom is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ Brennaman
young farmer. His bride is one Of
Lucas County's fairest and best young
ladies. After June Is they will be at
home to their friends at Bovina, Tex,
where he has purchased land. Both
have many friends, who will wish
them long, happy and prosperous
welded life.
R. G. Hatcher was the victim Of a
pleasant surprise last evening, per-
petrated by his wife in honor OF his
birthday The members of the Chart
ton orchestra and a few other friends
were invited to spend the evening at
the Hatcher home and merry time
was had. Light refreshments were
served Roy was the recipient of
number of useful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Ashby, Of Otter
creek township are rejoicing over the
recent advent of son at their home.
| Miss Maggie Smith, Of English
township went to Des Moines yester-
! day to visit her sister, Mrs. Hubbard
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Peterson have
returned from Newton, Kan, where
they had been residing thei past few
years and will again make Charlton
their home.
Mrs. c. E. Mowery, of Pleasanton. is
visiting in Charlton with her daugh
| ter. Mrs. l.. w. Moffett.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Jones and two
children have departed for Shawnee.
Okla, where they will reside in the
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Yengel have re-
! friends in Creston.
(! Mrs. John Newsome and daughter,
Reba, have returned from visit with
relatives in WOODBURY.
Mrs. J. B. Alter of Tacoma was a
guest of friends in Charlton yester-
day.
Mrs. M. E. Corbin and baby of NAL
vern came yesterday for a visit with
Mrs. Corbin's mother, Mrs. Amanda
Edwards, and other relatives and old
| friends.
Mrs. M. A. Turner of Grant City,
who had been visiting in Charlton
with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. c. Ben.
nett went to Villisca yesterday to visit
relatives.
Eric Johnson, who is constructing
residence in Council Bluffs, returned
to his duties yesterday after few
days visit with his family and friends
here.
The Charlton business houses were
Prof. I. r. Seybert Will