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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Micklewait and George Sherman were
Ottumwa visitors Monday
Mrs. Will Moxley and children of
Mount Pleasant came over Saturday
to remain for the Woodman Picnic and
Home Coming.
Misses Nellie Anderson and Charity
McLeland went to Burlington Satur-
day for an over Sunday visit.
r. A. Graves and family and o. C.
Newbold and family left Saturday for
the State fair.
Dale Ellis and Paul Farley were Ft.
Madison visitors Monday.
Mrs. Charley Logan and daughters
Ruth and Mary went to Birmingham
Saturday.
Mesdames S. G. Boley and Robert
Eyre are enjoying visit from their
brother, Mr.. Brown and family from
Ohio.
large number of our people at
tended Old Settlers reunion in Salem
Saturday.
P A. Blackford and family were
Sunday visitors at camp meeting in
Robert Dick of Big Mound W.
speak at the M. e. church Sunday
morning Sept. IL.
| Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Boley and G. w.
Boley and wife were in Birmingham
! Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
THE NORTH POLE AND SOME
CRITICS.

There seems to be more of an incli-
nation abroad to credit the discovery
of the North Pole by DR.. Cook than
there is at home. Lieut.. Shackleton,
the Englishman who has the record
for reaching the farthest south, speaks
with admiration of DIR. Cooks feat and
holds that no one has right to be
skeptical In Copenhagen, where the
discovery was first reported, there Is a
general belief in the success Of DR..
Cooks expedition. Some of our own
scientists. however, insist on being
shown.
For instance there is Professor At
wood of the University of Chicago.
When asked of what value is DR..
Cooks discovery, he intimated that
DR.. Cook wouldn't know the pole if he
saw it, and that the Eskimos who &C
companied the expedition could give
more reliable information. No one"
said Prof. Atwood, would believe
what Cook said We know in the pro-
fession what his reputation is. His
geological information would be of no
value, and l doubt if he would know
when he reached the pole, even If he
did get there. The Eskimos would
know more about it than he would.
You know he claims to have reached
the top of Mount Mckinley, too, but no.
body in America believes it."
Rear Admiral Melville, who con-
Quoted several expeditions into the
arctic regions, believed it was "just
possible the story emenated from some
Danish skipper who has just returned
from the north"
There is divergence of views as to
what benefits, will be derived from the
discovery of the pole. Some authorl.
ties insist that the only use to which
the discovery could be, put would be
of q scientific nature. If the exact
place of the pole has been located,
they assert, it would be possible TO
send party of scientists there and by
erecting a pendulum and measuring
its movement and later removing the
same pendulum to the equator fol
similar measurement there the exact
height of the earth could be computed
The attraction of the earth to heavenly
bodies and vice versa would also be
thereby determined.
Others hold that the benefits to be
derived will be entirely geographic
From scientific Investigations, they
declare, the magnetic and meteor
illogical conditions existing at the
pole have been largely determined and
the knowledge to be added to science
by the actual discovery Of the pole
will deal with the conformation Of thai
part of the universe.
But it might be expected that the
scientists would find something to
argue over as to the benefits to be de
rived from finding the pole. There
does not seem to be any reason, how
ever. for doubters to discredit DR.
Cooks discovery until he has beer
given an opportunity to advance in
person his claims for recognition and
show his proofs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
DISMISS RArTlN CASE.
Bloomfield Man Freed of Charge OF
Enticing Girl; Elopement Ends

Bloomfield. Sept. -(special)
case against Archie Battin, charged
with enticing girl in connection with
the recent elopement of Leila McMain
of this place, was dismissed in Justice
Days court this morning and aBttin
was released from custody. The par
ents of the girl, it is said, have also
decided to take no steps toward at
tempting to prosecute Clyde Corrick,
the young man Leila was fastening to
join when apprehended. The family
Is said to have no objection to Corrick,
other than his youth and that of their
daughter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
new ATTENDANCE:
MARK AT FAIR
LAST YEARS TOTAL ALREADY Elk
cEEDED; RECEPTION BY
OFFICIALS.
state Fair Attendance.

DSS hoiHSS, DSpI. e. I'LL lis
$4,000 people who passed through the
gates yesterday, the total attendance
for the five days of the state fair was
boosted to 1880 beyond that of the
entire week in 1908.
The feature Of the day was the re-
ception for the people of Iowa by the
delegation at Washington, the state
officials and members of the legisa-
ture. The distinguished Iowans re-
ceived the throngs on the east veran-
da of the administration building.
Their heads were bare, but several of
them wore overcoats and depended
upon the hearty handshakes to keep
their blood circulating.
Many Officials in Line.
The visitors were introduced first "a
Governor Carroll by Adjt. Gen. Guy Il
Logan. Following the governor in lite
were Senator A. B. Cummins, Secre
tary of State W. c. Hayward, Audi
tor ]. l.. Bleakly, Attorney General
H. w. Byers, Superintendent of In
struction John F. Riggs, Supreme
Judges Evans and Deemer, Supreme
Clerk Henry Bousquet, Speaker Guy
Feely, Congressman j. A. T. Hull, Wal
ter |. Smith, Frank P. Woods and N
E. Kendall, and Supreme Court Re
porter w w. Cornwall Senator Dol
liver was unable to attend because O
illness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Mrs. Elizabeth Baird secretary OF
the Iowa Humane society, who has
been five times married and five times
divorced, has brought suit again for
divorce. Mrs L. S. Coffin of Fort
Dodge is preparing to file suit for
divorce from Father" Coffin, we'll
known as reformer. Evidently Mrs.
Baird and Father" Coffin have had
greater success in reforming outside
their own homes than in reforming
conditions within
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
art in the State fair.

part in the State fair.
Marley Curry has resigned his posi-
ton and left last week for Des
Moines, to attend the State fair, after
which, he will be connected with his
father in the auctioneering business.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Davis County chautau-
qua association will be held at tbs
court house Monday evening, Sept. s
at 1880 to hear reports for the pas,
years work, elect officers and for 9TH
er business that may come up. If inn
possible to attend mail to or leave q
signed statement with the secretary
setting forth your choice for president
vice president treasurer, secretary anc
eight members of the board.
The Home Missionary society of the
Methodist church will hold meeting
at the home of Mrs. Henry Wishard
Thursday afternoon, Sept. 9.
All parties interested in the Lester
cemetery will please meet Tuesday
Sept Z at p. M, for the purpose Of
cleaning the same.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
BUXTON.

Ruxton-Mr. and Mrs Lewis Lieby
and Mary, and Miss Jennie Pollock
were in Bussey Wednesday.
Mrs. C. A. Cox and two children
Joined her husband here Thursday and
all are visiting M. D. Cox and wife
here.
Miss Charlotte Woodward was in
Abba Thursday.
Mrs. Jas. Smith and children visited
in Abba last week.
A large and attentive audience lis
tanad To the Sarmnn by the visiting
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Many people delude themselves by
saying 1T will wear away" when they
notice symptoms Of kidney and blad
der trouble. This is a mistake Take
Foley's Kidney Pills and stop the
drain on the vitality They cure back
ache. rheumatism, kidney and bladder
weakness, and urinary trouble disap-
pear. Clark's Drug Store; Swenson's
Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

III you lOdu IL It IlC IliLHiS
When you want shot or two?
Do you wind it with a watch key
Like your father used to do?
How'd you like to hop horse-car
Like you did long years ago?
Don't the auto beat the OK cart?
Well, I rather reckon so.
Do you argue that an hour-glass
Beats a Waltham all to smash?
Do you use the same old system
Keepin' books and countin' cash?
Do you trim a goose-quill neatly
When you want the ink to flow?
Don't you think there's been improve
ment
In the last decade or so?
Tell us, are you advertising
In the same old foolish way
you,
And persist, "It doesn't pay?
Think the whole world knows your ad-
dress?
Cause it hasn't changed in years.
Wouldn't the pathos of such logic
Drive q billy-goat to tears?
Gust card is Ill you care for,
Hidden, lonesome, and unread,
Like the sign upon tombstone
Telling folks that you are dead.
Wake up, man, and take tonic.
Bunch your hits and make drive,
Run page and change your copy,
Advertise and keep alive!
Exchange.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
Leehart- Hughes Wedding at Charlton


Charlton, Sept. ESPECIALLY --Wn,.
E. Leehart and Miss Minnie A. Hughes
We're united in marriage yesterday aft
ernoon at o'clock at IL home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j.
Hughes, near Lucas. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John Lovett,
of McCracken, Kansas, who officiateG
at the marriage of the brides parents
thirty-six years ago. The bride was
attired in a neat travelling suit of stone
gray with hat and gloves to match. Mr.
and Mrs. Leehart left last evening on
short trip to Des Moines. The bride
was few years ago employed in one
of the millinery establishments at this
place. She is a refined and charming
young lady. The groom, with his broth
err is engaged in the drug business at
Lucas. He is a worthy young man and
enjoys the confidence and esteem of all
who know him. Both bride and groom
have a host of friends who will extend
hearty congratulations and good
wishes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
HILLsBoRo.

Hillsboro-Miss Daisy IIixson and
Mrs S. c. Ellis were shopping in OF
tumwa Monday.
John Parker has sold his residence
in North Hillsboro to Bill Yargus.
]. w. Blackboard, Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.
HoaGlin and Charley and Ralph
Wheatley left Monday for Des Moines
Mr. Ellis and son Roy of Kansas
visited Monday and Tuesday with ais
brother S. G. Ellis and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Mickelwaite, ]. w
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
Testis;es After Four Years,

Carlisle Center, n. Y, G. B. Burhans,
writes: About four years ago | wrote
you that I had been entirely cured OF
kidney trouble by taking two bottles
of Foley's Kidney Remedy, and afte,
four years / am again pleased to state
that 1 have never had. any return OF
those symptoms, and / am evidently
cured to stay cured" Foley's Kidney
Remedy will do the same for you
Clark's Drug Stor; Swensons Drug
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

The Kansas board Of railroad com
missioners have served notice to
baggagemen that bouncing trunks
from the top of truck to stone or
brick platform must stop. This is a
move in the right direction. With all
the reform movements turned loose
lately it is strange that no one has got
after the baggage smasher
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Chicago may be the birthplace ef
the prohibition party, but short
stroll around the business portion of
that city will lead one to believe that
said party left home when quite
yopDg
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
talnly should be a wireless station cs.
tablished there at once.

Chicago is trying a new numbering
system for It's houses. Ottumwa Is
sadly lacking in this matter and In
street markers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Mayor Phillips hasn't issued a straw
hat proclamation this year, but here
is one: Wear tho lid as long as straw
hat weather lasts and soak anyone
who tries to josh you about it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
A Total EcIinse

Of thu functions OF STOMACH. liver,
kidneys AMI bowels. is quickly dis.
posed of with Electric Bitters. Soc.
F. B. Clar. :. H. Swenso, & Co
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Marriage license book No. 81 is rap
idly filing at the court house. You
better hurry or it may be % for you.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
Babies Stranded

by Group, &C ughs or colds are Instant
" relieved and quick, cured with
Dir. Kings New Discovery. SEQ. ana
$1.0O. F. 3. Clark. ]. r. L. SVEN
so-l & Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

The mutiny on that boat at Alton
must not be construed as an act
against the deep waterways move
ment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

The Minneola bank robbers were
lost sight of when they got in corn
field Corn is used for many things.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Foley's Kidney Pills cure backache
rheumatism, kidney, bladder and urin-
ary trouble. Do not risk having
Bright's. disease or diabetes. clark
Drug store; Swenson's Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Eldon promises splendid enter
tainment at the Big Four fair next
week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Assemblyman R. j. Conklin of New
York certainly has sized up the pri.
mary as 1t Is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Think Of it! The north pole discov-
cred nearly year and half ago and
the news just received. There ce.-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Sixty thousand people in one day al
the state fair That's a good record
for the officers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

The new battleship Michigan could
be used to take the delegates to the
next peace conference.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Ottumwa wins three straight from
Jacksonville That helps some.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
Ohio Iurist Dead.

Toledo, Ohio, Sept Judge Henry
w. Seney, prominent in the Ohio bar
and democratic politics, is dead
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
ASEPTAZONF

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YOUR CHICKENS WILL LIKE 1T
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send us his name and we will send you FREE
afull sized SOC. package, enough for dozen fowls
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l160 Irapt Street /. Waterloo, lowe
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04
A DELICATE HINT.

Do you load it at the muzzle
When you want a shot or two?
Do you wind it with watch key
Like your father used to do?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

How'd you like to hop horse-car
Like you did long years ago?
Don't the auto beat the OK cart?
Well, | rather reckon so.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-04

Morgan to make the race for the may
orally OF New York City, it ought to
be done. If he could be elected it
would be the best days work New
York City ever did in the matter of
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-25
A HERO OF THE FROZEN NORTH

would judge, to have seen him romping
and cutting capers with them, that he
had never outgrown the Juvenile age or
that he had reached his second child
hood.
OF course, at times when he was not
in sportive mood he had attempted to
exert little discipline over them. but
his affection for them invariably extern
uated the severe punishment that they
often deserved, and by the time they
had reached the age for training they
friend.
Lee foresaw for the first time the
he had pursued with his young COM
panions when his master harnessed
them and placed him at their lead and
began series of short training les
sons each day around the igloo.
Lee tried bravely to rally his dormant
governing powers, and once he actually
lost patience with little Pete (who
seemed determined to make play OF his
work) to the extent OF severely pun
ishing him. but when the blood trickled
down tha~ little curl at the end of Pete's
dropping ear Lee was an tender contrf-
tion and dexterously applied NATURES
remedy with the tapping and caressing
of his big red tongue.
But this state of affairs could not en-
uure TOT all time. III little Pete and his
brothers were to grow into useful and
respected citizens In the kingdom OF
dogdom in the great north they must
some day be made to realize the i'm
portance of their future occupation.
They must be taught the responsibility
of their position as transperters of
freight, both inanimate and human.
The time of their awakening came on
a Christmas eve. The master of the lone
ly igloo, with the mistress and little
Bobbie, were on their way to Nome.
Little Bobbie was to participate in the
joys of his first Christmas tree--a tree
brought from miles away, for no un-
dertaking is too great for northerner.
With Lee In the lead and the silky
haired mother and her five robust young
offspring placed two and two behind
him, hooked to the light sled, they
should have reached Nome I'm two hours,
at the same time giving the occupants
of the sled ride to be remembered
with thrill OF intense pleasure. The
first half of the distance proved even
more delightful than could be antici-
pated. IL would be diffioult TO have told
whether the drivers or the driven
thrilled the more with the glorious, ex-
hilaration as they bounded over the
crust of snow and down onto the
smooth surface of the frozen stream,
the dogs to a unit obedient TO every
gee" "haw." STEADY" now we are
on" from the driver.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-25

self-preservation seized them with even
greater force, and, turning, they start
ed on the back track
Right here was cause for the return
of Lees lost generalship with a ven-
geanee! He hurled himself among those
young deserters, and with his electric
batteries working like lightning, he
singled out each youngster for an in
dividual shock that was remembered by
him to the end of his days. The young
dogs covered In abject submission as
Lee lowered above them, rigid with in
dignation and superb power.
The master, emerging from the snow
drift at this moment. shouted his appre-
ciation: Bravo! bravo Lee, my boy!"
Hurriedly strapping the mistress and
little Bobble tightly in the sled, almost
smothering them in furs to protect
them, If possible, from the dreaded raw
ages of the grim reaper of the north"
the master quickly Strengthened out the
tangled harness and took his place at
the rear to aid in steering the sled
then began the race for life before the
swiftly advancing blizzard. They were
in the edge of 1t even now, and dark
ness enveloped them, appallingfy.
Nine lives were entrusted to Lees
keeping. ON him, alone, rested the re-
sponsibility of keeping the trail and
reaching Nome and safety before the
full force of the blizzard struck them.
AT last his young companions ac-
knowledged Lees greatness and, set
tling into long, swinging trot, with
out whimper. they followed his lead.
When seven painting dogs, drawing d
sled containing three half frozen human
subjects, rushed through the throng at
the entrance of the brilliantly lighted
hall In Nome, and dropped, exhausted
beneath the Christmas tree in the CEN
ter of the room, the merry makers there
in opened wide their eyes in wonder
and when the people congregated there
from miles around saw that every dog
of the exhausted team, led by the noble
Lee, had left his tracks In blood on thu
floor of the hall, the wondering eye3
filled with tears and heads were bowed
in reverence to mans noblest friend OF
the north"
While the faithful Lee and the silky
haired mother with her five young off.
spring-now all useful and respected
citizens Of dogdom I'm the frozen north
were being tenderly cared for, little
Bobbie (still encased in his hooded fur
parka, trimmed in a bushy circle of fox
around his fat face, his sturdy little
legs in mukluks OF reindeer and his
small hands in little punfs of fur)
opened his eyes and his round cherry
mouth TO the joys OF his first, glisten-
ing, bespangled, toy laden Christmas
tree.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-25

The Watches awarded as prizes in
the snapshot contest go today to
Alice Fontes, r. f. D. /, Fruitvale, for
the picture of THE Milkman" to Cath
crime Clement, Pine Hill farm, route 2.
st. Helena for MY Pet and to Perry
Emmett Baker Glenbrook, New, for
"A Fearless Rider.
These are all pictures that viii ap
peal to junior photographers and
writers and readers, to those who live
in the city and seldom see. a COW or
calf, perhaps more than to the boy or
girl who lives in the country or the
mountains, where they are accustomed
to seeing great herds of cattle. and
droves of horses and grow to regard
the young calves and colts as COM
panions and friends. There is story
about poor little city girl, who, when
she first went to the country was
frightened at everything she saw and
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-25

The pace set by Lee was ably upheld
by the younger blood behind him. And
it was a pace! Ten miles an hour if
anything.
Then came the incident that turned
the tide of the free and irresponsible
lives of the five, hitherto incorrigible
puppies. Suddenly, as they rounded
sharp turn in the course of the wind4
ing stream, they were met by q great
swish and swer-r-r-r and a bevy of
beautiful ptarmigan famed their very
faces with the commOtion of their
hasty effort to move away from danger
For moment the pace was checked
even to. "a standstil. Each curly cared
puppy. as well as their silky haired
mother, stood for an instant with one
forepaw raised, then, with ''Yipi
zip! yip" that told their lineage with
an accuracy to exceed that of the
lengthiest pedigree on record, they
bounded after their prey with an i'm
petus that fairly took little Bobbies
breath away. They were soon out of
the smooth, frozen stream and skurry-
ing. helter sSelter. over rough eleva-
tions, into deep ravlnes, following the
birds (Which really were flying and
alighting in a truly aggravating man
ner. When at last he did hear
his masters voice laundering in just
Indignation: "Whoal whoa! whoar'
Lee growled threateningiy at the
offenders and set back with all his
strength. But OF all the insults that a
proud canine ever received at the hands
of his fellow creatures this was the
worst. Pete and Jack, just behind their
leader. plunged ahead and, catching
Lees hind quarters with their harness
lifted him bodily and bore him along
with them, his fore legs alone being
allowed to do duty-and even they were
uncertain at times--a humiliating po-
sition for dog of Lees reputable dig
nifty! His ire began TO arise now, in
earnest. He turned on his beloved
plamates, bristling with fierceness.
Even this failed to subdue the young
hunters. who, for rNthe first time in their
lives were placed in position where
to be allowed to pursue their natural
instinct was thing not TO be ques-
TONED, even though death Itself threat
ened
In the mlxup that followed as they
lunged around the point OF a hill, the
sled overturned with such force that
the occupants were thrown out and
completely buried in huge snow drift
and this was not the worst OF the situ-
alton; they found themselves facing a
genuine northern blizzard.
This brought the young dogs to their
senses. Their mad, Joyous chase was
checked. at last, but the instinct for