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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
THE RED FOX.
Broken Bow, Nebr.
Aged s.

Dear Editor:
What l am going to write about
this time Is the red fox.
One night there came a large snow
and a red fox took journey on it's
way it saw turkey on bush and 1t
ran and jumped and caught it and kill
ed it ard dragged it to its den. 1t was
about IL o'clock when it killed the
turkey and by the time it returned to
it's den it was daylight.
In the morning the man that owned
the turkey missed the turkey and set
some dogs after it. They chased it till
2 O'Clock in the afternoon. They chased
it to its den and about the time they
came to the den it heard the dogs and
ran as fast as it could. Just as it came
out of the woods it saw the dogs.
1t ran over hill just in time to
save its life.
| am a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Ray Campbell, age IS,
R. F. D. No. 6, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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The Courier Junior
Published by
THE couRiEE PRINTING CO..
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
MATILDA pEVEREAUx.
EDITOR.
VALENTINE CONTEST.

Dear Juniors: Valentine day VIII
soon be here and as we know that you
all want a valentine from the courier
Junior, we have decided to give ever!
one of the Juniors chance me
first ten Juniors sending in the best
stories on one of the following SUD
iects will each receive a beautiful val
entine' by St. Valentines day
THE MEANING OF A VALENTINE.
MY FIRST VALENTINE.
MARY's VALENTINE PART Y.
a VALENTINE PARTY Al
SCHOOL.
WHY | SEND VALENTINES.
WHY.I LIKE TO GET VALEN-
TINES. 49,. .,o
If these subjects do not suit the
Juniors. why they can choose their
own subjects, just so it is valentine
story.
Besides these ten extra nice valen-
tines. we will send each Junior that
writes a valentine story pretty little
valentine, because we want all the
little Juniors to work in this contest.
This contest opens today and closes
Friday, Feb. IL.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06

Once in valley at the foot of 4
mountain there lived some fairies and
on the mountain lived some giants.
The fairies had precious cap that
they did not want the giahts to get.
One day one of the giants wers
down in the valley and the fairies
were not there Then the giants lay
down by the stream to go to sleep.
His snoring was like steam engine
and his breath was like the wind
Soon the fairies came home. When
they heard the giants they became
very frightened. The queen of the
fairies took the cap and went in the
giants ear to hid it and the giant woke
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
FLOW Elm Wnselfisb
Bov Becanne the
Ktn0's Son

The story I am about to tell hap
pened very, very long time ago. And
the events took place in a country
across the sea-a country that does
not now exist, for not only has it's
name been change these many hun
dred years, but its people likewise have
become very different in language and
custom from those who lived there
during the period of which l write.
This country was ruled by king
whose power was unlimited. But he
was a good king, and did not abuse his
great trust. He tried to be just in his
his government, making the people
happy and prosperous. But as he ad-
vanced in years he became very much
perplexed and worried regarding the
future of his beloved country after
he should have passed out of life. His
only child, a son of IA years, was the
real cause of the good kings uneasi-
ness over his subjects future. The
boy was selfish and hayward, caring
for nothing but his own pleasures. In
vain did the royal father try to in
struct his son and heir in the lessons
he himself had learned so we'll, the
lessons of mercy and justice, but the
young prince would have none of his
sire's teachings.
when I am king" he would say,
boastfully, 81 shall change things in
this country somewhat. l shall make
my subjects build for me a palace Of
gold, and they shall serve me in way
BETTING king l shall raise vast
army and make war on my small
neighbors, taking their countries for
my own, and then l shall be more
mighty than any king who has gone be-
fore me. I shall be feared and, there
fore oteyed If one subject oppose my
wish he shall be minus head on the
instant that hear of his disloyalty."
And this boastful talk of the heir to
the throne distressed the king more
than his councillors could know. "Ah,
the prince is young and indiscreet and
proud. his councillors would say,
laughing at their kings anxiety. HE
will grow out of his foolish, vain way,
and become worthy of his great and
Just SIRE
But the king knew his son better
than the councillors knew him. And the
king feared for the future of his be-
loved realm.
One day as he sat alone in his pri-
-ate chamber thought came to him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
EIGHT RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

1. Use enc side of the paper only.
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or a sharp lead pencil.
3. Number your pages.
4. At the bottom Of the last page
write your name, age and address.
5. Do not copy stories or poetry,
and send us as your own work.
6. Always tell whether you are a
Daily Junior or a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor,
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
s. Your stories must not contain
more than 800 words.
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THELlNcoLN CONTESTS.

OF course the Lincoln contests are
closed now, but we can TRULY say that
the Juniors wording in them
have done excellent work. Our Lin
coin paper will be splendid one Next
week we will publish the prize stories.
Every Junior working in the contest
will receive a Lincoln souvenir. we
have the Lincoln postals all addressed
and ready to mail. These are intended
for the Juniors who have written nice
little stories on the various subjects
given during the month Of January
Watch out for the Lincoln page and
tell your papas and mamas and grand
narents to be sure and read 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
ANNE'S PET COW.

This is story about Annes pet
cow Anne's father and mother were
poor and they are going to sell Anie's
COW so they can have some money.
The soldiers came to get Anne's COW
and Anne is out begging them not to
take her pet. Her mother is standing
in the door crying because it will
make sad.
The soldiers are sitting around the
trees laughing because Anne thinks
SO much of her COW. The house is
small, with a door and a window in it.
The trees are pretty and green.
Grace Barker, age
TOnka Mont
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06

up and lifted the little creature out
and he took the cap and saw that 1T
fitted his head. He set the creature
down and started off, and all the fair
les were crying for the cap. The giant
hid it under a rock on the mountain
The queen went to the house of the
giants to get it but they would not
give 1t up An eagle went and got the
cap and the giant threw stone at
it and where there were any blood or
feathers there grew tree with feath-
ers like leaves and the fairies gave a
feast for the eagle.
Vera Heath,
915 w. Fifth ST., Ottumwa, Iowa.
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SOUVENIR POSTALS AGAIN.

We will still send out postals to all
the Juniors the week following the
day on which their letters, stories or
receipts appear We do not want the
Juniors to acknowledge them by
simply thanking us or writing re-
ceipt, but we do want them to write
a nice little letter telling us of their
pets, their homes, or something else OF
interest,
We will still give souvenir albums
to- the Juniors when they have rs pos
tails from the Courier Juniors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
POOR WINNIE HAS NO PETS.

AS my papa IS a sui scriber to the
Tri-Weclily ttiri,r 1 will write a let
Ter for your Juri;r page. For pets
have none. ] have been going t.
school ever since the first of Septem-
Der and had not missed a day until
the bad weather set in. attend school
at Derby. My brother Edwin is Is
years old and he has been driving and
taking my sister Macel and l. This
is MY first letter to the Courier Junior
Winnie Cook,
Derby, Kansas;
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The white Of one egg and an equal
amount of water, flavor with lemon
extract. Beat until well mixed Then
add confectioner's sugar until dough
Is stiff enough to mould. Break off
In pieces the size of a nutmeg. Roll
them in the palm Of the hand until
smooth and round. Press the halyed
walnut meats on each side, letting the
cream show slightly between. It will
take about IA pounds Of sugar.
Albertina Park,
100 N. Elm ST., Ottumwa.
Aged 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
GLENWOOD GIRL WANTS
TO EXCHANGE POSTALS

Dear Juniors:
I have been reading the Courier
Junior. I find it verv interesting and
would like to add my name to your
list of correspondents.
I have about four hundred post
cards and am adding to my collection
all the time I would be very glad to
exchange with any Of the Juniors.
l am gettine along fine in school.
Mrs. Grisham is my teacher.
I have two pet bantams. Their
names are Judy and Punch. When
first got them they would stand up in
small oatmeal box. which they were
brought to me in. They are now five
years old and have raised probably
two hundred chicks.
Florence Smith.
Aped ID
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of hunters came across Mr.. Fox's den.
The hunters had some dogs. Mr.. Fox;
thought he would hide himself and
his family but the dogs found them.
Mr.. Fox killed one dog and the hun
tiers tried to shoot him, but could not.
They let him alone that time, but in
a month came back to the place and
found him there as usual But this
time they shot him and he never stole
Mr.. Smiths fowls any more.
Lille Myers.
HyneS Iowa =
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STORiES-LETTERS.
ss - = r. - .
GEORGE AND FRED.

Dear Junior
thought would write a story about
two cousins, George and Fred George
lived by the sea. Fred visited him ev-
cry summer. They were very fond of
their books. They liked books that
contained sea stories.
Their favorite spot was a place
where the sea had washed away part
of the cliff. 1t could only be reached
when the tide was out. When it was
high tide the boys would watch the
sea cast it's spray high in the air.
and glistening in the sunlight
Their father often reminded them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06

2 cups flour.
11s cups sugar,
u cup butter.
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder,
Mix all together with hands in
crumbs, and then take out a small cup
and set aside. Break two eggs in the
remainder of crumbs, add n cup Of
milk. Beat until it looks like cream;
flavor to taste. Sprinkle the cup Of
crumbs on, and bake in long pan.
Mary O'Connor,
Agency Ia, r. No l.
Age IA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
ISAL TAKES HER LITTLE
BROTHER TO SCHOOL

Dear JUNIORS:
AS there are so many other little
children writing letters to the Junior
l thought I would write one too.
My teachers name is Miss Merle
Miller, a second cousin of mine. l have
a very long distance to walk, but have
a little brother to go with me.
! have two dolls. l have made two
little quilts for them, and some dresses
also.
For my pets, have a COW, chicken
a kitten and little colt. My cows
name is Bluebell. and my colt s name
it Topsy My COW is very gentle. l can
milk her on either side.
l must close for this time.
Your Little Friend.
Isal Miller
Broken Bow, Nebr.
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LOWELL IS INTERESTED IN THE
JUNIOR.

Dear Editor:
Ny papa is a subscri to the Tri-
Weekly and I am much interested III
the Junior page. ! have never written
before. l am a little boy 8 years old.
+ go to school, My teachers name is
Miss Florence Corrick. I help my
papa lot the sheep after school is out
and carry wood for mamma
Lowell Sullivan. age s.
Bloomfield, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
MABELLE WRITES TO ELSIE.

Miss Elsie Glandon.
Dear Friend Elsie: I will answer
our letter as I have nothing else to
d. Are you going to school this win
t.? Edna can walk every where.
When are you going to move? We are
going to move in March on Mr.. Rich
mond's farm. three miles southeast of
Sigourney. l will remain as ever
Your loving friend and junior friend,
Mabelle Northup, age 10.
r R No 3, Sigourney.
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SPORT is GRAcE's DOG.

Dear Editor:
I am little girl years old. l have
one pet dog. His name is Sport. He is
a cute old fellow. I can spell my name
and say part Of my A B C's. This is
the first time I have written. My name
is Grace DOwell.
Your Little Friend
Ottumwa, Iowa,
93S n. Ash street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
Aged 9.
SUGAR POP CORN.

Have nice pan of pop corn ready,
then make a syrup of IL cups Of
sugar and tablespoonfuls Of water,
let it boil till it threads, then pour on
the corn. Do not make into balls, but
just stir 1t around, and 1t makes o
dandy cracker jack.
Mildred Hall,
Ewart, Iowa.
Aped Z
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LEMON SAUCE.

1 cupful of sugar,
" cupful Of butter,
/ egg. beaten light.
l lemon, juice and grated rind,
Il cupful of boiling water; put in
tin basin and thicken over steam.
Anna O'Connor,
Agency, Iowa.
Aged 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
BUSTER is LUcILE's PET.

Dear Juniors
For a pet have a dog. His name is
Buster Brown.
For my tenth birthday I got piano
and baby sister. Her name is Helen
Louise. She is awful nice. She was 8
months old the tenth day of January.
l go to school. I am In the fifth
grade.
Lucille Kirkhart, age 10.
Harlan Iowa.
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BROWN CAKE.

Without molasses.
IN cups sugar.
IL cups sour milk,
" cup butter,
tcaspoonful soda,
l teaspoonful cloves,
l teaspoonful grated nutmeg,
I cup raisin3,
Flour TO Stifnn.
Try test cake.
Mabel Skirvin,'
Agency Ia, R. No. 1.
Aged TO-
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TO MAKE VINEGAR FROM
SORGHUM MOLASSES.

Take one gallon of soft water and
one quart of sorghum. Put it on the
stove; warm until the molasses has
dissolved Strain it in jar or key not
more than two thirds full. Tie cloth:
over the top; put in warm place for
two or three weeks, when 1t will be
ready for use.
Ella Mahon,
Abba, Iowa, r. No. 2.
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lNEZS FIRST LETTER.

Dear Juniors:
AS l have never written to the Jun
ior l thought I would write. Fort pets
| have a little dog. His name is Teddy
have six kittens. a pet duck, its name
is Midget. l have eight dolls. l have
a Teddy bear. 1t is white. Well as my
letter is getting long I will close for
this time.
IneZ Stevens,
Dudley, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
TELLS OF HER
EASTERN TRIP.

Dear Editor:
7 thought I would write and tell
you about my journey east. We left
here on No. 6 and got to CHICAGO
about O'Clock and left Chicago on
the Lake Shore road at 10 o'clock in
tn" evening. We arrived at Cleve-
land about 8 o'clock the next morn
Ing. From there we went to Geneva
Ohio. There our cousin met us and
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SADIE is IN THE SEVENTH ROOM

Dear Editor:
I am in the 5th grade and in the 18th
room. ] am 10 years old. My little sis
ter is years old My brother Is -
years old.
Sadie Redman.
Ottumwa Ia.
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LEMON CAKE.

. cups of sugar.
X cup of butter,
! cup cold water,
3 cups flour,
eggs,
2 teaspoonfuls baking powder.
Flavor with lemon.
Leila Cole,
Agency. Iowa.
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915 w. Fifth ST, ottumwa, Iowa.
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Aged 10.
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DEVILS FOOD CAKE.

Aged Z.
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CRUM CAKE.

Agency Ia, R. No. I.
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THE FAIRIES AND THEIR CAP

Aged s.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-09-17
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE OF
REAL. EgTATE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.
State of Washington, County of King
SIS.
By virtue of an order of sale, issued
King County, on the 9Th day of August
1903, by the Clerk thereof, in the case
of Frank S. Thorp, plaintiff, VS.. John j.
Yandle and Dora B. Yandle, his wife,
Ona Phelps and w. H Phelps, her hus-
band, William S. Caldwell and Mollie j.
Caldwell, husband and wife, and the
National Grocery Company, a corpora
ton, Defendants, No. 68,507 and to me,
as sheriff, directed and delivered:
Notice is hereby given, that will pro-
ced to sell at public auction to the high
prescribed by law for sheriff's sales to-
wit: at 10 o'clock A. M. on the 25th day
of September, A. d. 1909 before the
Court House door of said King County,
in the State of Washington, all of the
right, title and interest of the said de-
PENDANTS in and to the following de-
scribed property, situated in King
County. State of Washington, to-wit:
Lot five go, block sixteen (16), Gill
man Park in Seattle, in said King
County, Washington, levied on as the
property of said defendants to satisfy a
judgment of a foreclosure of a mort
gage amounting to Five Hundred
($500.00) Dollars and costs of suit, in
favor of plaintiff.
Dated this 18th day Of August, 1909.
ROBERT T. HODGE,
Sheriff.
By JOHN STRINGER,
August 1s-sept 10, 1909.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-09-17
No. 67911
NOTICE AND SUMMONS.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington for King County
Aurora Land Company, a Corporation,
Plaintiff, VS.. w. H. Kennedy and Jane
Doe Kennedy, his wife, whose true
Christian name is unknown, and all
persons unknown, if any, having or
claiming an interest in and to the
hereinafter described real property,
Defendants.
State of Washington, to the above de-
PENDANTS and each of them:
You and each of you, as owners, claim
ants or holders of an interest or estate
in and to the hereinafter described real
property, are hereby notified that the
above named plaintiff is the holder of
one certain delinquent tax certificate
issued by the Treasurer of King County,
State of Washington, dated the 18th day
of May, 1908, and numbered as follows,
for the delinquent taxes of the following
year, in the following amount, and upon
the real property situated in said King
County, described as follows, to-wit:
Hutchinson's End Division of Green
Lake Addition, lot 2, block 8, Certificate
No. Babel, year 1905, amount "a cents.
That the taxes for the following prior
and subsequent years have been paid by
the plaintiff upon said above described
real property, to-Wit:
Lot 2, block 8, Hutchinson's End Divi-
sion of Green Lake Addition to the City
of Seattle amount, $1.01 for year 1906,
$1.03 for year 1907, $3.50 for year 1908
Which several sums bear interest at
the rate of Is per cent. per annum from
Sdlu GATE Vi payment, ana are all IIle uIl-
paid and unredeemed taxes upon and
against said real property.
You and each of you, (including said
persons unknown, if any, are hereby
further notified and summoned to be and
appear within sixty days after the date
of first publication of this notice, eXclu-
siVe of the day of said first publication,
towit so days after the Sd day of Sep
TENDER, 1909, in the above entitled court
and action; and defend this action and
answer the complaint of said plaintiff
and serve a copy of your answer on the
undersigned attorney for plaintiff at his
office below stated, or pay the amount
due, together with interest and costs. In
case you fail so to do, judgment will be
rendered herein, foreclosing the lien of
said taxes and costs against each parcel
of said real property for the sums and
amounts due upon and charged against
each, for said taxes, interest and costs,
ordering a sale of each parcel of said
property for the satisfaction of the sums
as charged and found against it respec-
lively as provided by law and as prayed
in plaintiffs complaint, now on file in
this cause and court.
AURORA LAND COMPANY,
a Corporation, Plaintiff
F. J. CARVER, Attorney for Plaintiff
Office Address. Northern Bank & Trust
Co. Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
Sept. 3-Oct. Is, 1909
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-09-17
suMMoNs FOB PUBLICATION.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington, for King County.
Adelaide Elliott, Plaintiff, VS.. Will
liam ]. Elliott, Defendant.-No. 49,:
The State of Washington to the said
William j. Elliott, defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within sixty 600 days from and after
the date of the first publication of this
summons, to-wit: within sixty (6O) days
after the 3rd day of September, 1903,
and defend the above entitled action in
the above entitled court, and answer the
complaint of the plaintiff and serve
copy of your answer upon the under
signed attorneys for plaintiff at their Of
flee and postoffice address below desig-
mated, and in case of your failure so to
do, judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the
plaintiffs complaint, which has been
filed in the office of the clerk of said
court.
The object of said action is to obtain
a decree of divorce dissolving the bonds
of matrimony now existing between
plaintiff and defendant, on the ground of
abandonment.
MORRIS, SOUTHARD &, SHIPLEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Office and Post Office Address:
SIS Haller Building,
Seattle, King County, Wash
Dated of first publication, Sept. 8, 1909.
Last Oct. 15.
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for year 1907, $1.21 for year 1908.
Which several sums bear interest at
the rate of 15 per cent. per annum from
said date of payment, and are all the I'M
paid and unredeemed taxes upon and
against said real property.
You and each of you, (including said
persons unknown, if any, are hereby
further notified and summoned to be and
appear within sixty days after the date
of first publication of this notice, exclu-
sive of the day of said first publicatio
to-wit, so days after the Sd day of Sep
TENDER, 1909, in the above entitled court
and action; and defend this action and
answer the complaint of said plaintiff
and serve a copy of your answer on the
his office below stated, or pay the
amount due, together with interest and
costs. In case you fail so to do, judg
ment will be rendered herein, foreclos-
ing the lien of said taxes and costs
against each parcel of said real prop
erty for the sums and amounts due upon
and charged against each, for said taxes,
interest and costs, ordering a sale of
each parcel of said property for the sat
lsfaction of the sums charged and found
against it respectively as provided by
law, and as prayed in plaintiffs COM
plant now on file i'll this cause and
court.
AURORA LAND COMPANY,
Corporation, Plaintiff.
F. j. CARVER Attorney for Plaintiff
Office Address, Northern Bank & Trust
Co. Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
sept Oct. Is, 1909.