Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-10
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Athletic Contests

Second-Leland Simmons; prize 81.
so Yard Dash-Girls Over IA Years.
First-Carrie Sutherland; prize 50.
Second-Eva Brouhard; prize $1.50
Third-Ruth Gustaveson; prize 81.
25 Yard Dash in Stocking Feet, Re-
place Shoes and Return, Open to
all Boys.
First-Len Cherry; prize So.
Second-Louis Hess; prize 81.
SO Yard Dash-Boys Under IA Years.
First-Harry Schneider; prize So.
Second-Frank Baker; prize $3.50.
Third-AXel Oleson; prize 81.
so Yard Dash-GirIs Under IA Years.
First-Hazel Martin; prize $1.5O.
Secondary Wells; prize 81.
so Yard Dash for Men.
First-Carroll Eaton; prize S1.50.
Second-Rastur sHogue; prize 81.
Owing to the fact that the rope pro-
cured for the occasion was not deliver
ed on time the tug of war was called
off and the last two races supplement-,
ed instead.
Speakers are Pessmistic.
While the speakers Of the afternoon
spoke at length upon the steps for
ward that had been made by the labor
organizations and congratulated the
workmen upon their achievements
the evening speakers, ]. F. Byrne Of
Chicago, and w. c. Minnick, talked in
rather a different strain, dwelling more
upon what should be demanded from
now on, rather than calling attention
to the present improved conditions.
Mr.. Byrne talked first, being assign
ed the place on the program that was
to be given to Hon. N. E. Kendall. One
of the speakers statements was that
more men had been killed by the
crime of servitude" than any other
way. He declared that while the
workingman possibly had not grown
any poorer during the past twenty
five years, still 1t was an undisputed
fact that the capitalists had grow
richer and he left the audience to draw
their own conclusions.
Shifting his talk from labor toward
to Taft for going fishing when the
duties of statecraft demanded his time
and attention"
Mr.. Minnck Talks.
Mr.. Minnick made child labor a
topic upon which he talked for some
| time; saying that this great evil was
one way the capitalists had Of hold
ing the laboring man down, by maxi
| ing little children do the work that
| men should be doing. He also referred
to too much up-to-date machinery as
one reason why three million men were
out of work today.
| Quartet Was Good.
One Of the pleasing features Of the
afternoon and evening program and
one worthy of particular mention was
| the work of the quartet chosen from
the Ottumwa Choral society. The sing
ers We're Misses Sadie Robertson, Leta
Higbee, Messrs Charles Hoxsey and
w. c. Martin, with Mrs. w. G. Mar
tin as accompanist. The Fifty fourth
Regimental band and the Eldon band
throughout the day, interspersing the
program with tuneful music.
Committee Deserves Credit. h
mittees in charge of the great cele-
bration yesterday deserves much
| praise for the excellent manner II
which the festivities were handled. Tt
them belong the credit Of making yes
terdays celebration one Of the mos
successful in the history Of the OF
tumwa Trades and Labor assembly.
"The Yankee Doodle Boy is mus
ical play that is said to force laughter
from the most confirmed critic ant
smiles from victims of the most acute
melancholia. A rare musical anc
laughing treat is promised and Powell
& Conan guarantee capable company
and a delightful performance at the
Grand opera house on September 10.
Notice the drug windows.
1 Paints and Oils. Swenson's.
Mrs. S. H. Miller of Des Moines ar
rived in the city last evening and !:
visiting at the home Of Mrs. M. S
Graham, $40 West Second street
Spilman-Dana stove headquarters.
When making a train, call for
Grips carriage. Both phones.
You will look well in a Daggett rig
Mrs. S.. A. Crowley, 1926 West Sixth
street returned home from visit D
two months at Chicago, Mendoza ant
other Illinois points.
Let Daggetts' wagons do your haul
ing.
Misses Carrie Custer and Doroth!
Mccullough Of Charlton, who hav'
been visiting at the home of Mis-
Pearl Fair of Agency left today OF
No. 10 for their home.
Magis Nail Polish. Swenson.
You can depend on the high qualit,
of the candies manufactured by tn
w. T. Hall Co. They make the vel
known Puritan stick candy and tn
Lily Brand and Long Branch choco
lates. The next time, call for Halls.
The old reliable school supply store
: The Crescent.
Sanford Carlson, who is employs
J at Sunrise, Wyoming, Is in the city
, visiting at the home of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carlson, 904 Hayn
, street
t The eloquent Mrs. Shipley of De
Moines will address the women Of OF
{ tumwa on matters Of vital interest a
the Baptist church Thursday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
James Swirles, Jr., Of North Cour
, street, Kelley Jones of West Fourt
, street, and George Stutsman of Yves
Second street, have returned HON
after weeks camping at Dew Dro
Inn on Duck Island. some miles u
the river. The young men report a fin
week of shooting and fishing.
Concentrated Effierscent Phosphat
! Soda. Swenson's.
MIR and Mrs A. G. Leighton an
:. Miss Margaret Benson have returne
, homo from, an oytendpd trip Arpop