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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

Withstand any but the smallest fire.
3. The need of good window pro-
lection where the sweep of the flames
is parallel to division walls and the
necessity of blank walls or properly
protected window openings and para
pet walls at right angles to prevailing
winds.
4. The vulnerability of any ordin-
airy buildings to sparks and embers,
provided the .bombardment be long
enough, even though the space separ.
ating them from the burning buildings
is great.
(. 5. The slight value of streets Of
ordinary widths in holding fire when
there is strong wind blowing and the
lighting force Is scattered.
s. That municipalities cannot vio-
late the laws of good construction and
ire protection without inviting con-
fagration.
I. That more cooperation is need
ed between city officials and insur-
ance interests in regard to protection
against fire.
The Tribune holds that the warn
Ing involved in the last two of these
findings should gain an intelligent re-
Spouse from progressive citizens, civic
societies and competent officials every
where. that building laws should be
carefully amended and expansion reg
ufated with the end in view Of proper
protection, as well as of immediate
utility.
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Obituary
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Oskaloosa Misunderstanding In
health for number Of years, Mrs..
Il. A. Ayers, widow Of L. B. Ayers.
succumbed to the weakness resulting
from her old age and passed to her
eternal reward at 8 o'clock Saturday
afternoon. May 16. at her home at 400
South First street. She was in her
eighty second year. Last Thursday
she accidentally entered the wrong
doorway and stumbled down the cell
lar stairs. The injuries sustained
were not serious, but the lady WINS
much frightened. The accident YVES q
severe shock to her feeble condition
and perhaps fastened the weakening
which eliminated in her death two
days later.
The deceased was one Of the pioneer
residents of this city and county, hay
ing moved to Oskaloosa from her
birthplace in Newark, N. j., over AZ
years ago. She was the widow Of
Lewis B. Ayers, now deceased, who
was at one time q prominent business
man in the city and member Of tho
grocery firm of Howard & Ayers. Ho
died In 1878 Two children were the
issue Of their marriage and both sur
vive to mourn the loss of loving ard
devoted mother. They are Mrs. Lau-
ra Hostetter, Of this city. and s. E.
Ayers, of Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services at the home Of her
daughter, 406 South First street Tues
day afternoon Nav, 19, at Q: 80 o'clock,
conducted by Rev Robt j. Locke, Of
the Congregational church at OttuIn>
wa. Interment in Forest cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

Commenting on the reported resig-
nation of Secretary Wilson of tho ag-
ricultural Department. report that
has since been denied-the Chicago
Inter Ocean recalls the good work
done by the Iowan in his department.
The Inter Ocean reviews the condi-
tions existing before the election Of
President Mckinley and the appoint
.ment of '"Tama Jim" to the post Of
secretary Of agriculture and points
out how since then corn, wheat, oats,
barley, rye and garden truck, not
alone in the west, but everywhere,
have made new records and the cot
ton boil weevil disappeared, the Colo
RADIO beetle vanished, the chinch bug,
the drought, the flood. the rust and
the rot have passed out of the mem
DRY of happy people.
Secretary Wilson has not been re-
sponsible for all these things. But
there is no question that his practical
knowledge has been utilized to won
derful extent in lettering conditions
in the agricultural districts and in
creasing the crop yields. His denial
Of the resignation report will be graf
flying news to the friends and well
wishers who have witnessed the
transformation he has brought about
in his department.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

c r. } Il
which thrives upon misery, degreda-
ton and woe, it is the establishment
of shooting alley in. my neighbor-
hood, and my boy (being human, and
no better than a thousand who have
fallen) Is set up as a target at whom
this skillful, flendish archer is permit
ted to shoot his poisoned arrows with
an absolute certainty of bringing
some one down.
l am asked by the lawmakers of
what is called a Christian people =
how much want for my consent to
this bargain, this compact with Satan
and agreement with He'll. How high
shall the license be? What shall be
the fee? Oh, shame! that in an en-
lightened age such q question can be
asked. | answer, o We rumsellers, go
gather in your illgotten gains for a
thousand years. pile up your gold un-
til it Is so high that it casts dark and
dismal shadows over the highest
mountain peaks and lay it at my feet,
Land you have not tempted me. Go.
bring from among your kindred as
many victims as you have made in
ours-as many desolate homes, as
many bitter tears. AS many heart sobs
EYE for eva tooth for tooth. blood
for blood, soul for soul--and you have
only strengthened my resolution not
to sell. You don't wish to buy at such
a price! But wait; have not told you
all, Before you get my signature to
this hellish compact you must, at
the peril of your life. sever my right
arm from my body, disconnect it
! from the heart and brain, before these
fingers viii sign your league with
death. This is my price, Mr.. Rummy,
and these are my terms. No sale, you
say? Very good! No sale, no saloon =
that is, no license that is, prohibit
ton.
Printed at request of Fannie V.
Rupe.
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DO NOT PLow ROADS.
Officials Find Some Roads in Bad
Condition.


After an inspection of the rural
routes from Ottumwa, the Courier is
requested by the officials to call atten-
ton to section 4S0S of the code of
Iowa. 1t provides penalty for plow-
ing or digging the roads without per-
mission from the supervisors, and is
as follows:
Section 4SOs. Obstructing or defac-
ing roads. If any person without
authority or permission from the pro-
per road supervisors, shall in any man
ner obstruct, deface or injure any
public road by breaking up, blowing or
digging within the boundry lines there
Of, he shall be fined not less than five
nor more than twenty-five dollars, or
be imprisoned in the county jail not
more than thirty days, at the dis
erection of the court. us G. A., CHI. 10 +.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21
THE CHELSEA FIRE REPORT.

The Chicago Tribune believes that
the report on the Chelsea fire made
by the Underwriters bureau of New
England is worthy Of the careful con-
sideration of every community on the
continent. In summing up the gen.
eral conclusions the report holds that
the excessive loss was the result Of
the inadequacy of building laws, the
neglect by authorities strictly to en-
force the laws existent, and the in
,suflciency of water supply and fire
fighting equipment. In addition the
following special findings were made:
l. The dangerous nature of pitch
Or mansard single roofs, frame
porches, piazzas, and accessory wood
work in spreading confagration.
2. Complete failure Of any roof sup
ported by unprotected steel or iron to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

Henry Clews says you cannot hyo-
notize prosperity, nor bring 1t about
by a process of mental healing" He
was discussing the campaign of the
Prosperity league for a revival of
business by optimistic treatment Mr..
Clews said
1t must be recognized that our bust
ness system is fluctuating one; that
progress goes in waves; that pros
perity is always followed by adver-
Hlty; that contraction follows expar-
sion, and that high prices must be
succeeded by low prices. Such If his
tory for ages, and such is the econo-
mic course Of business affairs. Surg
cry and medicine are Just as neces-
sary In the economic world as in the
physical We have already endured
some rather severe surgical opera
tons, and have taken some very bit
ter medicine during the last few
months; all of which, in due time,
will work out beneficial results. The
worst has been passed, and better
times are surely ahead. Meanwhile,
we must be patient; and the more
hopeful our mood, the better. The
only wise course to now pursue is not
to antagonize curative methods, how
soever disagreeable they may be, but
to recognize the changed situation and
adapt ourselves promptly to these new
conditions. Those who are the first
to do the latter will be among the
first to regain their financial health.
All the same, though, a little cheer
full faith will help drive the clouds
away.
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MuNTERvILLE.

Munterville-Mrs. J. w. johnson and
daughter Myrtle and Master Floyd and
Carol Johnson called at the John
Pierson home Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred johnson and
daughters, Frances and Quendolin,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burnstedt and son
George spent Sunday with Mrs. Burn
sGedt.
Miss Francis Williams spent Sun
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

To the Republican electors Of Wapello
county:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date on the republican ticket for rep
resentative In the general assembly,
subject to the decision of the primary
election to be held June 2.
Should L receive the nomination at
said primary, and be elected in No
vember, ! will support and vote for
the republican nominee TO-. United
States senator, nominated by ma
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

The newspapers Of this section Of
the state should be congratulated 70.
so steadfastly resisting temptation
which has proved too strong for many
other papers. Thus far not one Of
the southeastern Iowa papers has
found man in their home town who
was a victim of Mrs. Guinness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21
Announcements.

! hereby announce that ! am can
didate.. on the Republican ticket for
the nomination for sheriff of Wapello
county, subject to the primary of June
2. 1908. J. G. Bromwell
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tfcing. ensnaring, enslaving, the moral
degradation, the mental wreck, the
physical ruin and death Of somebody's
boy in the vicinity where it exists. It
means chance at a hundred boys,
with a certainty that more than one
will be ensnared and degraded. When
the license is granted the granters
know this fact and yet for the consid-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21
Announcement.

4 hereby announce that I will be
candidate for the nomination Of mem
Der Of board Of supervisors of Wapello
county on the republican ticket sub.
ject to the decision OF the primary to
be held June 2, 1908. G. L. Nye.
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eration-the permission is granted =
the license is given. Is not this clearly
sale Of somebody's boy-together
with his health, his integrity his in.
telligence, his moral sensibilities. his
very life and all there is OF him or IN
MIN? And while 1t is sale Of some
body's boy, who is to be sacrificed to
fill the capacious NAV Of the monster
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21
Announcement.

| hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the nomination on the
Republican ticket to ths Office Of
County Recorder, subject to the will
OF the Republican voters in the pri-
maries June 2.
L. L. Swenson.
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Announcements

hereby announce that am can
didate on the republican ticket for
county superintendent of schools of
Wapello county, subject to the decis.
ion of the primary June 2, 1908
Esther Nicholson.
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-. - -. OLD I5I soPEs

Inc underlying OF old
nooo ms ud has with
active sluggish condition of the system leaving the refuse matter the
body to be absorbed circulation throwing of through
this from hereditary tans from the long spell
leaving this
f1nda9n sore Cannot heal because with which
ION IS are being constantly discharged
ame the tissues and further disease the surrounding flesh ouy
nothing equals begins head the truhe
and drives out all place. being
BLOOD
assist cleansing the place. only be aed
through publication of the Sores
ea'eal aoV'ee ree THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA ca
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Amana Man Shot. Now r.

Amana Man Shot, Now In Hospital.
Iowa City, May 19.--Brank DelAna,
aged 80 years was accidentally shot.
last night at Amana. The contents Of
one shell shot gun landed In his face
and both eyes were peppered He was
brought to the hospital here today and
NAV be entiralu blinded :. =
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Announcement.

hereby announce that will be
candidate for the nomination for mem
Der of the board Of supervisors of Wa
pello county on the republican ticket,
subject to the decision Of the primary
June 2, 1908.
4. ]. Fairchild.
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Announcement

Please announce to the voters of
Wapello county that will be can
didate at the primary in June for the
nomination Of recorder on the repub.
lican ticket. w. s. Wilson, Jr.
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Announcement.

l hereby announce that | am a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the office of clerk of the dis
trict court, subject to the decision of
the primary election June 2. 1908.
Edwin DUNCAN
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Announcements.

hereby announce that am can
didate for the nomination for the Of.
fee of sheriff of Wapello county, on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
primary, June 2, 1908.
e. M. Bowlin.
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No one should overlook voting at
the primary election early next
month Voters should impress upon
their friends the importance of getting
out to vote.
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Announcement

!. l hereby announce myself as repub-
lican candidate 70 nomination for
Superintendent Of Schools, subject to
June primaries. James A. Yeager, Ed
dyvillle. Iowa.
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Announcement

I hereby announce that am
candidate on the republican ticket for
the nomination for sheriff of Wapello
county, subject to the decision of the
primaries Of June 2, 1908.
Alden Mcdowell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21

The Des Moines Capital expresses
the opinion that, being of an optimis-
tic turn of mind, John j. Hamilton will
doubtless regard the excessive rain
fall as an augury of success for tho
state wide prohibition cause.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-05-21
jority of the republican electors CT
the state at the primary held in June.
F. M. Epperson.
Announcement.

am candidate on the Republican
ticket for the nomination for constable
of this township, subject to the de-
cision Of the primary on June 2, 1908.
w. "A. Derby.
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Announcement.

I hereby announce that am a
candidate on the Republican ticket
for nomination for attorney of Wapel-
10 county subject to the primaries OF
June 2. LLOYD l.. Duke.
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Announcements,

l hereby announce my candidacy on
the Republican party for county re-
corder, subject to the primary of
June 2. John Harness.
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Announcements.

I hereby announce that l am can.
didate for the nomination for sheriff
on the republican ticket, subject to
the primary Of June 2, 1908.
L. r. Garrison,
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Announcement

Announcement.
hereby announce that am can
didate for the nomination for con-
stable on the Republican ticket, sub
ject to the primary June 2, 1908.
Dave M. Reese.
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when YOU TAKE.

Hostetters Stomach Bitters you have
a medicine that is not only guaranteed
absolutely pure but also has an I'M
equaled record of cures Of Stomach,
Liver and Bowel ailments back of it.
1t should, therefore, appeal to every
sick man or woman. Get a bottle of
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Announcement.

/ hereby announce that am can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the nomination for county auditor,
subject to the primary June 2, 1908.
j. A. Ballard.
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Announcements.

l hereby announce that am a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
nomination for county supervisor, sub
ject to the primaries of June 2.
Henry c. Vass, Eldon, la.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

am candidate on the Republican
ticket for the nomination for con.
stable of this township, subject to
the decision of the primary on June
2, 1908. A. w. Bradford.
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Announcement,

l hereby announce that / am a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
the office of County Auditor, subject
to the decision of the primaries June
2, 1908.
Fl. r. Swenson
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Announcement.

I hereby announce that / am can
didate on the republican ticket for
the nomination for the Office of county
auditor, subject to the primary Of
June 2, 1908. E
H. w. Michael.
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HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

this very day and you'll be convinced
that it can cure Poor Appetite, Head
ache, Sour Risings, Nausea, lndiaes-
ton, Dyspepsia, BilIiousness, costivi-
ness, FemaIe Ills and MalariaI Fever.
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Announcement.

Edward ]. Moore, of Eldon, an
nounces his candidacy on the repub-
lican ticket for the Office of state rep
resentative
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Entered as second class matter
october IT. 1903, at the postofice. OF
lumwa. Iowa, under the Act Of Congress
of March 8, 1879.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
STATE AND VICINITY

Alliance-Several cases of typhoid
reported and water thought at fault.
Upper Sandusky-Mrs. Elizabeth
Petry burned to death after lamp ex-
plosion.
Alliance-Arthur Shaw, guilty of
abusing seven months bride, fined IS
and costs.
ngstown-James Hager, sup
posed poverty stricken, had estate of
$500, 900.
Sebring--John Cox bit tongue nearly
off when struck under chin by fellow
workman.
Salem-School girls fearful of un-
known man who has been chasing
them.
Patmos-J. G. Zimmerman. sc, dead
after sickness of several weeks.
Akron-Walter Bridwell, So, offer
ed to marry Bertha Carroll to save
her from Jail.
Akron-Frank F. Bell, So, dead Of
blood poisoning.
Akron-Clarene o. Strunt, q, dead
Of typhoid fever,
Warren-Wm. Horton, SO, of Greens.
burg. died.
Findlay-Findlay is to have two new
churches this summer.
Bellefontaine-W. Ives knocked
from chair when lightning struck the
home of N. Ives.
olumbus-Planned to hold might
sessions in both branches of leglsla
ture for next three days.
Marion--Mrs. E. Hoch, suffering
from ptomaine poisoning caused by
eating. colored candy, is in serious
condition.
Bucyrus-Republicans of Crawford
county split on recognizing the major
ity or minority call for the congres
sionai convention.
observation-disclosures Dodig, sen
fenced to die in the electric chaiI
August 12. for the murder of Police
man Mcdonald, will be taken to tn,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
[.IGGHT
Question is Practically
Settled by Servers Who
Will Use Electric
and Gas
WANT DEMONSTRATION

The veXatious light question, which
has been disturbing the rest and minds
of the members of the service board
for some time, was partially settled
Wednesday, at their meeting when
they passed a resolution offered by Mr..
Munter to put in seventy-five all-night
arc electric light, to supplant gasoline
and gas lights. Although the mem
bers of this organization passed a
FesolutBn to do away entirely with
gasoline and was lights a few weeks
ago, they weakened in this position
somewhat Wednesday, when they in
Btructed the clerk of the board under
another resolution to advertise for
bids for the furnishing of 200. more
or less, gas or naphtha lights. These
bids are to be opened May 49, The
ne ware lights are to be placed in
position and shed their rays by June l.
The adoption of the resolution to
advertise for the gas or naphtha
lights will not prevent the board from
contracting for more or all arc cleo
trio lights, II they see At to do so. ac-
eording to one Of the members of the
board, but it gives the company fur
nishing the gas and naphtha lights a
chance to put In their lights if they
30 desire. The members of the board
believe that If the latter lights are
used reduction in the contract price
should be had.
The members of the board are to To-
cate the new electric lights as thev
think will be to the best advantage
of the residents of the city. These
new lights are to run for the length
of the present lighting contract, which
dies not expire until Aprily 1, 1916.
Before this action was taken rep
Sesentative of the. gas and naphtha
company appeared before the board
and desired some additional informa-
tion in regard to the lighting question
and it was not intimated to him that
the matter or any portion of 1t would
be determined upon at the morning
session, but soon after his retirement
from the rooms the contract for fur,
nishing the seventy-flve lights was lei
TO the Canton Electric company.
President Lauffer of the board says
that the object in placing the seven
ty-fve lights is for the purpose OF
seeing whether they will give the sat.
isfaction that is guaranteed by the
company In localities where gasoline
and naphtha lights are now being
used. Much will depend on the prices
quoted for furnishing gas and naphtha
lights May IS, according to a state,
nent made by him.
The resolution offered by Mr. Nun
Ger and unanimously adopted is:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
R. F. Wilson to the Galbreath-
Heacock Agency Co., lot 22S6, ALI
ance, $1,612.
Cyrus H. Stoner to Orlando Stoner,
part of section q. Tuscarawas town
ship, $661.
Margaret and Charles Bright to w.
n Frederick, part of lot 3GS9, Canton,
$2,5OOOO.
Bertha and Andrew ]. Paar 20
Jacob Horing, part of lot 1853, Canton.
$4,5OO.00.
Charles w. Antram and Lou An.
tram to Samuel E. Antram and Lizzie
Galbreath, lot 2, Washington town
ship, $8,9O0.OO.
R. F. Wilson, sheriff, to Charles
Antram, part of section 2, Washing
ton township, $1S,150.
Charles and Lou Antram to Martha
Allison, Ira w. and Joseph w. An
tram, part of lot /, Washington town
ship, $S,OO0.OO.
Orlando Stoner to John E. Rudy
part of section q, TusCarawas town
ship, $1,215.00.
Magdalene Kohr to Mary Huffman
part of section 19, Perry township
100000
Emma Studer ct al to James ant
Elizabeth Appleby. part Of section IS
Perry township, $500.
PROBATE COURT CALENDAR.
In the will of Julius Gruenke, pro
bated.
In the will Of Michael Berts, pro
bated.
In the will of ROsanna Knoble, pro
bated.
In the will of Anna Weimer, flee
for probate.