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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
RETURNS THEFT
and INTEREST.
Conscience Stricken Ones
Pay up Old Debts.
TWO UNUSUAL CASES
$40 Taken Six Years Ago,
with 81 Interest Returned.
| S-yt
Another Sends Fifty Cents fol
Groceries Purloined Years lAgo-
| A. J. RObinsOnl Recipient

That still small voice, known
among the philosophical few as con-
science has been going about sting
ing folks in the same place of late.
The last heard of the little obtrusive
miCrobe Is lowering about in the VI
cimity of The Robinson-Nlartin groc-
cry on East Center street, having
made its entrance through the med
hm OF Uncle Sans mail department
today.
Evidently Mr.. A. j. RObinson's
good fairy was keen on the job this
morning, for when he opened per
fectly innocent looking envelope IN
his mail, n real ten dollar bill rein
forced by two crisp one spots starec
him in the face Robinson thought
"iWhats the Use of Dreaming ol
something TO that effect until he read
the enclosed note which informed hin
that six years ago the little TX
was unlawfully taken from him and
the two dollars represented interes
on the original graft.
On the same day the county treas
urer was exposed 10 an attack Of
heart failure by the mysterious re
ceipt of FIVE hundred doTiars in rea
money Robinson was surprised witt
fifty cents, sent in the same way
with the explanation that the amour
represented articles of food flchec
from his store, then at the corner o
Windsor and Columbia street. Some
body's hands had been sticky anC
the fod stuff just naturally stuck.
At last reports the conscience mi
crobe was still at large, noatini
stealthily through the ozone seeking
out another likely victim to sting
"You can't tell me the world ism
growing better" declared Robinson a
he thumbed the long green and no
body disputed the statement for fea
the queer little germ might be IurK
Ing in the corner and pounce upo
the doubter
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
PITTSBURG

pitsburg, Pa, Eeb .12. Supply
light; market steady. Choice G.25
IA Gao: prime a a. 30, good, 5.25
a 6; toidy butchers, $50 a 5.75;
fair. $50 a. g. 25: bulls, 3 a 8.
Sheep and lambs Supply light
market strong. Prime wethers 5. 4C
a $780, god mixed 3 a. 5.35; faii
mixed, 4.5O az 4S5; culIs and com.
mon, 2 a $50; veal calves D $50;
heavy and Thin calves a $50:
lambs. $50 a 8.
Hogs-ReCeip IL doubledecKs;
market aciye Prime heavy hoes
7.15 (G 100; medium 7.OJ a 71O;
heav workers, Sos a los; light
yorkcrs, go @ ESQ; pigs $40 a
G,GO; rouehs $50 a C.3j; stays,
$50 IA 5.25.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
LEGAL NOTICE

In the Probate Court of Marion
County Ohio, Tillie Keightley, Ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Matilda
Austin, deceased, plaintiff against
Bell Adams, ct al, defendants, Mum.
ber $3.50. Legal Notice to non-resl-
dents.
William ID. Austin and Rosa Aus
tin his wife, whose residence Is Col
ller, Kansas, Edith Soul and High
land Soul, her husband, whose resi-.
dence is Macic. Michigan, Cid.
Flant, whose residence is Albuquer-
que, New Mexico, Delmer Clark
whose residents is Delphi, Indiana
and Merdlth Clark, a minor under
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
NEARS
JOURNEY END
Wireless Communication
Established Between
Fleet and Ship on Way
to Meet 1t.

washington, Feb. l2 The battle
ship fleet is in touch with home.
Wireless dispatches were received at
the bureau of navigation today from
Admiral Arnold who with three bat
tleships OF ne third squadron, is on
the way TO meet the incoming battle.
ships.
According to Admiral Sperry's mes
sages the fleet was IN latitude "a SO
north and longitude 80. 10 west, at 8
O'Clock last night, about 100 miles
southwes; of Fayal, in the Azores.
Admiral Sperry reports good wealth
err lliIIK
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
CLEVELAND

Cleveland Feb. ~. Hogs-Re.
ceipts so; market lower. Workers,
go "a G.7j; mixed $50; heavy,
G.s5; extra lights GEO. bcs. pigs
G.40; stays and roughs a G.
Calves-,Receipts 100 head; steady
sheep and lambs -,- Receipts 10 cars;
market steady
Receipts & cars, steady.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
Pythian Sisters Hold Sue
cessfuI Convention.
PROGRAM IS RENDERED
Lodgewomen Listen to In
teresting Papers.
Elks Arrange fol Dabce --Waytide
Confers Degree-Will Sec Tstt
Made Mason.

AS notable an event as marks the
history of the local order OF the
Pythian Sls.ers was the convention
held in this city Thursday afternoon
and evening at which nineteen d.s'
trfcts of the order were represented.
AT the afternoon session, an inter
esting program was carried out and
a part of the time given TO soc.ai
inierminglng OF the lodge member
ship In the evening secret sej-
sion was held at which R.tualist.c
work was done by Candy Temple
NO 50 of this city.
Shortly before two o'clock the del
evates were called to order in the
Candy Hall by Maggie Cramer, dis
tlict deputy, after which ''America'
WIS sung and devotions conducted.
Mary Kleinfelter, of this city, gave
an address of welcome, the response
being Liven by Maggie Cramer d.
ID. G. Miss Fleeta Thomas contrib
uted a piano solo Following the ad-
mission of the grand officers was the
roll call of the districts showing "A
full attendance The reports OF the
delegates were received at this time
and Emma Stiverson, OF Kenton
Temple, read an interesting paper
why Should Petty Jealousies In
wade Our order?" Mrs. Stiverscn
made a direct, plea for the elimina-
ton OF minor troubles among indiyid-
uals for the common good OF the
order. Following a vocal solo by Miss
Eva Meley, Orpha Myers, of the local
Temple discussed Are Not Temple
Proceedings Discussed Too Freely in
Public"
Features of the evening program
aside from the ritualistic work were
an address by Mrs. Frances Hardman
grand chief, of Cleveland, vocal
solo by Delbert Hunter, Of this city,
music by Carrie Meyer, OF Bucyrus
and a pleasing duet by Hazel Robin,
son and Alba Handley. OF Redwood
Untl a late hour In the evening, the
delegates fingered and spent the time
I'm social chat
The local reception committee IN
charge of the AFFAIR was composed OF
Mamie Morsanlhaler, Catherine Cor
don, Alma Mason, Sabina Parish,
AMollie Hammon Harriet Mumford
and Lucy Creasap The following are
the district Officers of the order:
Maggie Cramer, district deputy grand
chief Josephine Uncapher, district
treasurer and Jennie NJ Straw, dis
trlct secretary
WThe convention was the ninth an-
nhal OF the eighth district of the
Sisters.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
Marion, ono, Feb 10, 1909,

To My Many Patrons and Friends:
am glad to announce to you that
! am able, after one year Of dsabil-
ity, to again assum ceontrol of my
real estate business situated at IA
Court street, Marion, Ohio. Trusting
that my future deaiing with you VIII
cause your continuance in trusting
your business with me. also ask
others to investigate my business
record. | think my dealing will
merit many new patrons, and as
sure you | will use my greatest en-
doavors to please any one intrustins
their business in my care. Hoping to
enlarge my usefulness to my patrons,
as we'll as myself
Respectfully,
J. w. CLARK.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
CRRANRR WANTS CHANGES
IN STATE DEPOSITARY LAW

Columbus, Feb. 12-Treasurer of
State Creamer appeared before the
house cities committee today anO
urged two amendments 10 the state
depository law. He wants amend
ments providing for competitive bids
f1r state funds, and also wants tho
Governor made a member of the state
department. Doard.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
CHICAGO GRAIN

Chicago, Feb. 10 Eggs--Extras,
"a l-2; prime frsts, 20 l-2; nrsts,
81 ~; seconds %.
nmtter-I1Xtra creamery 30; firsts
25; seconds %; dairy, 25
Live poultry-Turkeys, II; chickens
l3; springers 10; ducks II 10; geese
s "a 10.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET

Corrected Daily hv Chas Turner l. G,
PAYING PRICE.
Butter, 2lc per ID.
Eggs 25c per dozen.
Lard--S 1-2o per Id.
.Popcorn--2c.
Potatoes, per bI., $50.
SELLING PRICE.
Butter, per To-. $50.
Eggs. SOC per dozen.
Cheese, N. Y. cTeam-20c per ID.
Lard--l2 1-2c per lb.
Syrup-40c per gar.
Sugars sc to lie per ID.
Teas-lOa to 800 per Ii.
VInegar--25c per gal.
Salt--sl 25 per bbl
Hand picked Navy Beans--6c per ID
Carolina Head Rlce-lOc per ID. o.
3lbs., for 25c.
Lima Beans-l0c lb.
MarrOwfat BeaAs--7s ID. or llbs. 10
25c.
Cracked HomIny-+s or = be. 70
1Oc.
Graham Flour zoe per sack.
Pruns-8 1-S to l5c per ID
Seed Raisins-l3c per lb, 2 los, 25F
Cleaned cTrOnts, los per III.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell at public sale on the
farm known as the G. II. CrOmer
place, 3 1-2 miles south of Marion
on Friday, Feb. 10, 1909, commencing
at 1890 n. m, the following property
to-wit:
8 head of horses. milch cows
farming implements OF all kinds
practically new and including wag.
ons, buggies and harness. Also all
kinds Of household goods.
2-l1 -Gtd1twlIlypd GRANT KEY.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
Market Report
EAST BUFFALO

East Buffalo Feb. 12 2.-Cattle-Re-
reiI,s 80; market active.
Veals--Receipts $50; market active.
Common to choice, 6 % a 10.
Sheep and Receipts II 900;
active. lambs .2j a SO; sheep
2.j0 "a 6.
Hogs-Recaipts 800; market act,
i've; yorkers G.7j m 3.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Henry AmriDe Passes Alvey at
Home in Caledonia.

The death of Henry Anrine, aged
seventy-fve years occurred at his
home in Caledonia Friday morning at
$3.50 O'Clock after an Illness of seV-
eral months duration.
Amrine came to Marion counts
from Union county, hds birthplace, in
1878 and has resided in Caledonia
since that time Since the death OF
his wife three yea!s ago he has made
his home with son, Mr.. David
Amrine. Allison Amrine OF Caledonia
is brother Of the deceased
Funeral services will occur SUM
day morning at ten o'clock at the
Methodist rhurch with whiGh Mr..
Amrine has been prominently iden.
titled all of his life Rev. Mr.. Kin
near will Ofiiciate and burial will bt
made in Caledonia cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

The one hundredth anniversary Of
the opening Of the port of Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, TO international com
merce is to be celebrated next year
by a national exhibition OF industrial
pastoral and art products from
June 10 TO September l.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

Wrecks reduced the effective mer-
camille marine Of the world in 1907,
according to Lloyd's Register, by 1868
vessels, of 851 1,224 aggregate tonnage
exclusive Of vessels of less than 100
tons Great Brltaln's percentage Of
loss was the least of all the prlnci
pal shipownlng countries.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

lodge during the latter part of the
month Harry S. Elliott, chairman
of the dance club committee, ro
ported that the famous Buckeye trio
OF Colcmbus has been secured to
furnish music for an Elk's dance to
be held Friday, February 2G. The
Buckeye trio l. one ol the most not
ed organization OF it's kind in Ohio
and the Itllts a.e fortunate to Sc
cure their services.
A committee was appointed anG
Instructed to arrange for stag So
Clal to be held February 22nd. The
committee Is composed OF Mes'rs.
George Dutton, Jacob Marx and
Edward Trott.
Owing to an unavoidable delay
District Deputy C. l'urkett of Find
lay, was unable TO be present last
might but will meet with the lodge
in two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
An unsatisfaotory rranssetlon.

An Unsatisfactory Transaction.
$50 you braced up and asked that
man to pay the money he had Dor.
rowed2"
II did" answered the diffident per.
son.
with what result?"
"ln addition to going without the
money, was compelled to apologize" !"
-Pittsburg Post
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
WORK WANTED.

-tWashlngs to do at home.
Inquire at Disbennet's Grocery
Store, West Center street.
2-10-5tpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

WANTED hallway Mail Clerks, Sal
ary $500 to $l4OO. Examination
for Marion, May 18th. Common
education sufficient. Candidates
prepared free. Write Immediately.
Franklin Institute, Dept G95, Ro.
chester, N. Y. 2-lO-lmn
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

The Master and Past Masters of the
local Masonic orders today received
Invitations to be in attendance at the
ceremonies in Cincinnati on the even
ig OF February 1S, when President
elect William II Taft with be made
n Mason at sight. The work of the
evening will he out Of the ordinary
routine, Mr., Taft being one of the
few who are given this degree. Those
receiving the Invitations expect to be
in attendance and a number will go
from this city. \ social will be held
n; the close Of the meeting.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

Carnaion Flour IA bbl) Sl.60.
Git Edge ia bblD, .1.2b.
Gold Medal tl-I bblD size.
Corn Meal--2Oc per sack.
Golden Flake IA Dbl t14O.
Glover Leaf "a bblJ $17O.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
g MAv.->

rhis signature IL on every hos ot the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Quinine TroIst'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

WayIlde loRSe ], o. O. f. met last
evening with q large attendance.
Aside from considering regular busi-
ness. the third degree was conferred
Con thee candidates.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

New York hag set apart 100000
to purchase athletic fields for its
high schools, aud has just opened
the first on Staten island for the
Curtis High School, named after
George william Curtis
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

WANTED-Cash s. 90 pays for i'm
munity from jury duty, and poll
tax for one year. Legally and with
honor. See Capt. E. o. Richard :
son OF Major J. W. McMurray.
2-9-Gt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

WANnED-,lnformation regarding
patent which would be money-mak-
er. Only inventor who wishes to
sell direct to manufacturer need
answer. Give price and descrlp-
ton. l.. Darbyshire, Box 1922 A.,
Rochester, N. Y. 2-G-6tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

A highly interesting meeting Of
Marion lodge No. 32, b. p o. Elks
was held In the lodge halls on cas-.
Center street last evening. After
considering regular business, initia
tory work was taken up and the
degree OF the order was conferred
upon one candidate.
Announcements were made of not
able social events which wnl be-
held under the auspices of the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

The American Insurance Union
met in regular session last evening
with large attendance. One ap-
iation for mcmEerihip was re-
oolyed and arrangements were made
foT celebrating Washington birth
day with an entertainment and So
cial
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

Invitations have been received by
locll members of Marion Council No.
C2, r. and s. M, 20 be present at
Mansfield February 26, when Frank
II. Marquis, district lecturer, will
formally inspect tine ledge. A ban.
quet win follow the inspection.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12

FOR SALE-iPalr draft mares weight
3ljO. For good driver city broke.
Two general purpose, weight 1900.
Inquire Implement barn, Green
wood street 2-i2-3tp
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
FLOUR

Il. p Marion ia bbl) $40.
Legal Tender TIA bblD $50.
Monarch Q-4 bbl0 $140.
Knickerhocker (i-4 bbl.J $1.30.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
FOK SALE.

FOR SAIIE--A few good robes. and
horseblankets that will sell az
cost rather than carry over, also a
number storm fronts at discount
r. B. Main, Mill street, Buggy
dealer. 212-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-12
Mirror Want Column.
WANTED.

WANrlID-l'arms and city property
to sell. City property to rent.
Phone 79O. Cox and Smart, suite
Z and 8, Darmody building
2-11-l2tpd
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
Carriers Want National Meet.

Des Moines. Sept. o. The Iowa
Rural Mail Carriers association will
try to bring the next annual national
convention of carriers to Des Moines.
The Iowa delegates to the national
convention in Rochester September
81, will make strong pull for Des
Moines and B. B. Childs, secretary OF
the state association said yesterday
this city will probably get the prefer
ence because of the large number OF
delegates attending the Rochester
meeting from Iowa.
Hospital Has Big Sun Parior.
Des Moines. Sept. 9.-The Methodist
hospital will build $4,000 sun parlor
on the roof of the new addition now
being erected.
The roof will be covered with glass
and will be built to provide a place
where Old Sol's rays will beat down
and drive away the pains and worries
of the sick patients. The new sun
parlor will be the first of its kind in
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
MUNTERvlLLE.

Munterville-Mrs. John CrambIet OF
Dudley and Mrs. John Swanson of OF
tumwa visited with Mrs. Olander
Swenson here last Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson and
daughter Hannah called at the ALI
Anderson home Sunday
Alex Anderson and daughter Paul
inc departed Tuesday for Oregon and
Washington, where they will visit with
relatives and attend the exposition
Mr.. and MRS. Chas. Carlson and
children called on Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Peterson Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swanson of OF
tumwa visited here with relatives on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Johnson and
children visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Burnstedt Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Johnson returned from
a visit with friends in Stanton and
Ottumwa last Saturday.
August Swanson of Centerville Is
visiting here with relatives and
friends.
Misses Alice and Mary Peterson OF
Ottumwa visited with relatives here
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Hannah Pearson returned or
Wednesday from Stanton and Rec
Oak, where she attended the L l.
State convention and visited with rela-
tives.
Arthur Allen visited with relatives
in Ottumwa last week
Mrs. Chas. Johnson entertained thu
Ladies Aid society Friday afternoon.
Miss Marie Kimblade and Miss Ethe
Johnson are visiting with friends il
Albert City
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
FARMlNaToN. /

Farmington,-The opening meeting
Of Chapter o, P. E. O., was held Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs. H.
H. Turner. The year books were dis
tributed and plans for the anniversary
on Oct. were discussed.
George Gordon of Wayne county is
visiting at the home of Lewis New
man.
w. T. Boyer has sold his residence
property on Fifth street to ]. NJ. Eddy.
G. w. Sherrick and family have
moved into the j. W. Deitrick, resi-
dence.
Miss Ethel Pyle and George w.
Reese were married Sunday at the
home OF the bride Rev. G. G. Good
enough was the officiating minister.
The happy couple left Tuesday for
Rock Island, ILL.,, where they expect to
reside.
Miss Goldie Corns left Monday f.,
Mystic, where she will teach in the
public school,
Gilbert Armstrong of Allerton visit
ed over Sunday at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. James Cleave.
Gus Vernon Of Hampton is visiting
his sisters, Mrs AL Kessler and Mrs.
r. K. Ware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Ketcham left on
Tuesday for Winnipeg, Canada
Mrs. Edward Manhard and son OF
Des Moines are visiting Mrs. E. s.
Kelley and other relatives.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mueller visited over
Sunday with his sister in Montrose.
j. w. Miller is In Chicago on bust
ness trip.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
coLuM BIA.

Columbia-School commenced at
this place Monday with Miss Stella
Baker of Ottumwa as teacher.
Messrs. Herman and VIM. Leander
and Miss Minnie Jeander visited at
the ]. R. Stodghill home Sunday.
Mrs. A. J. Cramblit of Troy. Ia ar
rived Monday noon for a visit at the
parental Cramblit home
Joe and Bessie Byrum attended the
Quaker meetings in Gskaloosa Sun
day.
Mrs. Powers of Charlton is visiting
her niece Mrs. w. A. Stodghill this
week
Mrs. Minnie Howe left last Tuesday
for her home in Minneapolis. Mimi.
after a months visit at the parental
Wilkins home.
Miss Maude Stevens of Ot.umwa
visited at the home of her grandfather
over Sunday.
Tom stodghill was Dudley visitor
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
PLACID WATERS
Of DES MONIES
WEDDING Scene
DIR. ARTHUR RoWLEs, A FORMER
oTTuMWAN, AND MISS MYTTE
MEANS OF WAYLAND, MO-,
MARRIED HERE IN LAUNCH.

Married, this morning at 1920
o'clock while floating down the placid
bosom Of the Des Moines river west of
Ottumwa, DR.. Arthur H. Bowles and
Miss Mgtte Means. Rev. r. j. Locke
of1ciated Thus 1t is that new Gret-
ma Green has been discovered by two
daring explorers of Missouri
Failing to find spot that would
provide the surroundings necessary
for this eventful step in their young
lives. the kindness of mutual friends,
Mr. AID Mrs. Arthur Miller, came to
their rescue and forthwith the launch,
"WiglSan,p of Mr.. Miller's, and the de-
Hghtfal stream west Of the Ottumwa
oarsrnen club house was utilized. The
Wedding party, composed of the young
coup, DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Bowles.
M s.hd Mrs. Miller and the Rev. Mr..
Lock cruised up the river to Rock
BluffS and while floating back amid
the Peaceful quietude of the otherwise
deserted river the ceremony was per-
formed. The 'tchug-chug" of the mo-
tor boat replaced the usual wedding
march. and the azure skies, the sweep
ing willows lining the river banks and
an occasional ray of sun furnished the
des9orations.
The groom is a former Ottumwan,
and at present is one of the prominent
dentists of Wayland, Mo. DR. Bowles
" a graduate of the Keokuk Medical
college and also of the dental depart
Dnent, having both D. D. S. degree
and that of a Doctor of Medicine. His
bride is the talented young daughter
OF. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Means of Way
land and is prominent in Wayland
social affairs. They will reside in
:Wayland
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-11
COAL ASHES DID 1T
9. E. WIdser Improves Harvest of
Grapes by Using Stove
Refuse.

If there are any Wapello county
farmers who have grape arbor
which has not been bearing a good
quality of grapes, they should follow
the example of c. 3. Widger, residing
three miles northeast of the city. Mr..
Widger used common coal ashes
around his vines and his crop of
grapes this season is not only much
larger, but are finer in quality. This
sounds like a fairy tale, but a glimpse
at the three luscious punches brought
to the Courier office this afternoon
proves the tale. While glancing
through fruit journals few years
ago. Mr.. Widger read a series OF ar
ticles about placing coal ashes
around the grape vines. He tried the
experiment. The first season there
was marked Improvement, the sec
ond season showed better results and
the third seasons test shows that coal
ashes make the grapes grow larg.
er and in abundance. The variety
raised by Mr.. Widger is the Concord
and they are larger than grapes
which are grown in California He
states that according to scientific
man there is an element in coal ashes
which is necessary for the growth
and the perfection of the grape and
he believes any WapelIo county farm
er can be as successful as he in the
cultivation of grapes.