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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-20
RUSSELL CHAPEL.

Russell Chapel--Mr. and Mrs. ]. ".
Buchanan and children attended the
wedding of Joseph Buchanan and
Drusia Davis last Wednesday evening
near COMPETING.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. McElroy and son
Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Gilyeart
and children and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G.
A1bertson and son Harlia and daughter
Ethel. attended the M. w. A. supper
at Fremont Wednesday evening.
j. M. Epperly moved his family last
week to the farm vacated by George
Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bertnut of South
Ottumwa, returned to their home after
a few days spent with c. G. Specks,
who is very feeble at the home of his
daughter Mrs. C. w. Crawford.
A. G. Phillips, T. r. and Orval Funk,
and Roy Citizens, attended the Mick
sale at Hedrick Saturday
G. f. Dooley, Ross Whtmer, j. V.
Buchanan, Mr.. and Mrs. e. f. GilAaart,
w. H. Pendegraft and Mrs D. r.
Evans were visitors in Fremont Satur-
day.
Mrs. j. V. Buchanan was calling on
Mrs. C. w. Crawford Saturday after
noon.
G. w. Crawford was shopping in
Ottumwa Saturday.
Freeman Wolfe and children attend
ed church In Fremont Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Citizens and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. e. Clark and son Dale
and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Citizens, attend
ed church at Kirkville Sunday evening
Allyn Phillips and Clarence Barcus,
OF Fremont. came out on Cedar Creek
Monday on Business.
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BLOOMFIELD WOMAN cELE-
BRATEs saRD BIRTHDAY

Bloomfield, Feb. 16.-(Special.)- y
Mrs. Maria Wiley Hamilton passed
her 83rd birth &ay at her home In this
city Sunday February IA. She was
born in Geneseo, New York, Feb. IA,
1926, and was united in marriage to
VIM. ]. Hamilton, young attorney
OF the same place. To them five child
rem were born. Of whom only one
daughter is living, Miss Antoinette
Hamilton.
More than fifty-four years ago they
located at Keokuk, Iowa. After spend
in: few years there they came to
Davis county, and were among the
first settlers. In q log cabin, the pre-
yailing mode of architecture at that
time, Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton began
housekeeping near the J. b. Woolsey
home In the north part of the city.
Never strong physically, but Of a
sweet, sunny nature, always seeing
the bright side of life. When the
shadows fall across her pathway, as
they do In all lives. she seems more
patient and is more helpful TO those
around her. 1t Is this disposition, no
doubt, that has prolonged her life to
such a ripe old age.
Many were the tokens Of love re-
ceiyed by Mrs. Hamilton during the
dav. and although the weather was
stormy great number called in honor
of the occasion.
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PULASKI.

Pulaski-Joe Stevig has purchased
the OF Mack property. Consideration
$500. Mr.. Mack will move to his farm
about March list.
Mr.. Blanchard, who has been living
on the Joe Murphy farm for the last
two years, has rented the Ed Carmen
property and will move to Pulaski in
the near future
Pete Mussellman and wife, Joe
all Of Morton, H., visited in Pulaski
and vicinity recently
The oyster supper given at the hall
by the ladies of the Christian church
was a success.
The Masquerade spelling match at
the public school last Friday night was
well attended and netted the school
$1,000
A boy at Jim Wrays, and one at c.
G. Burrows, and a girl at John Wheat
ems. were born recently.
Misses Eliza and Minnie Weidrick
left Wednesday evening for Chicago
and other points in the east.
j. C. Brenneman Is improving and
is able to be about on the streets of
late.
Miss Lillian Jay arrived home from
Ralston, n. M, Wednesday afternoon
for q visit at the parental home
Jim Baughman left Tuesday morn
ing for Billings. Mont, to be gone a
couple Of weeks on business.
DR.. D. D. Jay left for Mt. Pleasant
Friday evening to see his grand
daughter, who is quite i'll.
Rev. Dunkleberger preached at the
Christian church Sunday morning and
evening.
Frank Blair moved to the Chris
S. wig farm last week.
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LoVlLIA.

Lovilia-David Strif of Des Moines,
was the guest Of his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Gabe Strict Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Goldie Smiley of Blakesburg,
visited the latter part of last week
with Miss Fern Cobb.
Miss Nettie Davis spent Saturday in
Abba the guest Of her cousin Miss
Maude Saunders.
Pew. B. G. Hankins is at Attica as
sisting in a revival meeting.
Mrs. Seth Carhart visited with her
mother Mrs. C. M. Forrest from Sat
urday until Monday.
M. B. Dean spent Sunday in Des
Moines the guest of relatives
Mrs c. M. Forrest was taken to the
hospital at Kirkville. Mo-, Sunday
morning, where she will take treat
ment for pneumonia. Her friends hope
for speedy recovery.
Miss Wayne Nedderman called on
Abba friends Saturday.
Rev. Albert Of Abba filled the M. e.
church pulpit Sunday morning and
Sunday evening.
Miss Ella Monteeth, who has been i'll
for some time is improving slowly.
Mrs. Ada Castor of Des Moines, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
| Barnes.
Mrs. VIM. Streeter and daughter
Miss Ida of Buxton spent Saturday
| here visiting friends.
Mrs. ]. H. Barnard and son spent
Sunday with relatives at Des Moines
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AVERY.

Avery--Mr. and Mrs Frank Allen
were Charlton visitors Sunday
Mrs Ellen Morgan has sold her two
houses and lot to Axel Anderson, OF
Hynes. Ia, who will use one as
dwelling and arrange the other for
store building. and will run a general
store at Avery, In addition to the one
he has at Hynes.
Mesdames Frank Allen and Jennie
Clapp were Abba visitors on Satur-
day.
mrs. John G. Evans was an Abba
caller Friday.
Walter Nelson of Abba, was an
Avery visitor Friday.
Miss Rilla Amsbury took some Of
her pupils for an internrban ride to
Hiteman Saturday. They spent the
dav taking in the sights at Hiteman
returning on No. a passenger. All re-
port good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Clapp spent sum
day with Robert Clapp of Ottumwa.
j. w. Ritcher made d trip to Batavia
Friday
w J. Evans of Abba and Harry
Evans Of Red Oak, statesmen for the
Smoky Hollow Coal Co, were in Avery
! Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Myers and baby
We're Sunday visitors with Mrs. Sam
Cooper of Abba.
+ Mrs. Graham had the misfortune Of
falling into the cellar and was badly
| injured.
| Mr.. DaTar of Salem has rented the
John Moore property and will move
| this week.
j. Fl, Miller was an Abba caller on
| Saturday.
Mrs. Nina Goodwin entertained her
class of young ladies at her home on
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. VanMatre, station agent here.
has rented one Of the Thayer houses
and gone to housekeeping.
Miss Marie Smith of Abba, spent
Sunday with her cousin Ethel Smith
of Avery.
Miss Sue Gray spent Sunday with
her parents north of Abba.
| Miss Mabel Johnson. who has been
staying at Abba, was called home by
the seriousness of her mother.
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OTTUMWA COURIER.

has been visiting friends and relatives
here for the past two days.
j. t. Graham of Tracy returned
he.ae Friday after spending some time
at the home of w. A. Schilling.
Lincoln day was observed here at
the public school. A program was
rendered part by the school, and part
by the citizens.
Mrs. David Mcmillan and two
children Miss Veda and Master War
ner of TT. badge, Ia, who have been
visiting with Mrs. McMullans father,
James Warner, have gone to Okla
homa City, Okla, to spend the re-
mainder of the winter.
Mrs. Jessie Morris who has been a
patient at the Abbott Hospital in Os-
kaloosa, has returned home She had
undergone an operation there for APP
pendicitis. and is gradually improving.
Rev. w. S. Moore was in Ottumwa
Saturday afternoon.
A. S. Dilliner and wife went to Os-
kaloosa last week to call on their son
Earl Dilloner.. who had undergone an
operation some time ago at Abbot's
hospital. Earl is now getting along
fine and will soon be out again.
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FOSTER.

Foster-Heron Hoadley went to
Abba Saturday and visited over night
with Isaac Thompson.
Samuel Saddler was an over Sunday
visitor with friends in Hooking.
Ex-county Treasurer John G. Wilson
of Abba was business visitor in Fos-
ter Saturday
James Walls has bought the dray
business of James Darby and will run
1T In competition with his livery stable.
Nels Olson moved onto his farm
just west of town Thursday.
w. H. Rowe of Farson has opened a
drug store.
I. 7. Williams and son Of Abba who
conducted drug store here for some
years. was in town Saturday looking
after business and VISITING with their
many friends.
Doster Majors moved from the farm
to town Monday and will work at the
mines.
Chas. Pabst returned Sunday even
ing from his Texas trip.
Rev. c. E. Petit was unable to fill
his regular appointment Sunday being
in the midst Of good revival at
Blakesburg. Rev. Sharp of Moravia
filled his place for him.
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FARMlNGToN.

Farmington-Mrs. R. S. Miller and
Miss Grace Browning left Friday for
Newton to visit relatives.
Miss Florence Bracy Of Keosauqua
visited Saturday with Miss Olga Nc
Cormick.
Mrs. E. Il. Manhart, who has been
visiting her son and family in Des
Moines, returned home Monday.
Mrs. c. P. Franks and daughter
Madeline left Friday for Burlington
Kansas. having been called there by
the serious illness of Mrs. Franks
mother Mrs. Proctor.
Misses Etna Barton and Mime Stir
ling visited Friday with Mrs. Minor
Cummings In Bonaparte.
Miss Gertrude Robson Of Bonaparte
was the guest Of Miss Cora Stevens
on Sat.
The Van Buren, County Teachers's
association was held at this place Sat
urday The sessions were held in the
school building. Quite a number Of
teachers from different schools In tht
county were present and q profitable
and enjoyable meeting was held.
Mrs. f. B. Newbold Of Milan, Kan
sas, who has been visiting at the home
Of her mother Mrs. James Cleave since
the holidays, returned home Monday
morning.
Miss Vera Scott of oskaloosa, re-
turned home Wednesday, after G
pleasant visit with relatives.
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WEST POINT.

West Point-Ireanous Kriger held a
very pleasant gathering at his home in
this city last Sunday evening. All of
his boy friends were invited and all in
dulged In good time.
Chas. Byers was a business visitor
at FIT. Madison last week.
Miss Mamie Jansen Of FIT. Madison
was a visitor at the home Of her par
ents in this city Monday.
John Mapes OF Burlington, spent
Sunday with relatives and friends in
this city.
Chas. Byers left Saturday for bus
mess visit to Anamosa and Muscatine.
Mrs. William Best and son spent q
week visiting relatives and friends in
this city.
Miss Mamie Brockman left Saturday
evening for a visit with relatives at
Martinsville.
Ed Loahman, VIM. Brink, Mercher
Boerger, Ben Shear and John Shep-
herd went up on the passenger Tues-
day morning to st, Paul to attend tho
funeral of Mrs. Gerhard Geers.
Hugo Ritter left Thursday for FIT.
| Madison for a visit with relatives and
friends at that city.
Lincoln's birthday was observed in
| this city and all the business houses
We're decorated that day in honor OF
the great emancipation.
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EDDYVILLE.

Eddyville-Mrs. Iantha Fish went to
Davenport recently to see her boys.
Russell and Orville, who are attending
school there
E. o. Davis of Oskaloosa, who has
been at j. e. Compstock's a week re-
turned to his home Friday.
Mrs, Shahan went to Agency to be
with her mother Mrs. McCombs who
is i'll.
Mrs. James Wilson and her daugh-
ter Miss Ella Wilson, who have been
visiting the family Of M. C. Macintire,
their relatfve~ left Friday for Fair
field Their home is in Montezuma.
Josiah Pittinger of Missouri, who
with his wife has been staying near
Abba, was in town Friday.
Mrs. Samuel Akers has bought the
William Smith property near the Bap-
fist church, and expects to move into
it the first of next week Chas. Harper
s-.id family will then move into the
property thus vacated by Mrs. Akers.
Misses Blanche Kussart and Maud
Gray, who are attending school in OF
tumwa, spent Sunday at home.
Bill Ardenotter of Mitchellville. has
been visiting his son. Jacob Ardenotter
west of town.
Mrs. John corcotan of oskaloosa.
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CHARLTON.

Chariton-The funeral services Of
the late Daniel Householder, who died
at the home of his daughter In Bloom
ington, Illinois, were held at the M. e.
church at this place Sunday afternoon
at two o'clock, and We're conducted by
his pastor, Rev. A. H. Lathrop. Inter-
ment took place In the Charlton ceme-
terry
Mrs Jas. A. Gillespie, who had re-
sided in this country for. many years,
died at her home near Russell on
Thursday night, Feb. 4, after an ex-
tended illness. Funeral services were
held at the United Presbyterian
church in this city on Saturday after
noon, conducted by Rev. Findley, after
| Charlton cemetery. She Is survived by
her husband and several grown child
rem.
County Clerk Collins on Saturday is
| sued marriage license to Alyah Nc
Collough and Muie Fortune.
| Mrs. C. NJ. Piper and two daughters
visited over Sunday with relatives IN
| Leon.
| Miss Jessie Andrew left Saturday
| for Chicago, where she will spend a
| few weeks in the wholesale millinery
! house.
Mrs. F. NJ Alternately left Saturday
! for visit in Ottumwa with her moth
| err, who is quite i'll.
| Mrs. Ira Karman and children are
spending few days with relatives In
Lacona.
Mrs. L. s. Johnson Of WOODBURY.. re-
turned home Saturday after few
days visit at the home of her cousin
Bert Tullis
The Misses Rhea and Oppenheimer
and Josie Simon went to Abba Friday
evening to spend few days with rel
atives and attend the basket ball game
Saturday evening between the Abba
| and Charlton girl teams.
Miss Fay Ewing of Lincoln, Neb., a
| former well known Charlton young
lady. came Saturday for few days
! visit with her numerous friends al
this place.
Rev Hugh Moore, pastor Of the
First Baptist church, went to Humes-
ton Saturday, where he administered
the rite of baptism to number OF
candidates.
Mrs. Leota Barr, Of Des Moines, has
returned home after an extended visit
with her mother, Mrs. S. ]. Willough-
by.
Mrs. Mary Foster of Russell, came
Saturday for visit of several days
with her daughter Mrs. Sue Garrett.
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MoULTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OBSERVE LINCOLN BIRTHDAY

Moulton-Lincoln's birthday was
f1ttingly observed by all Moulton. The
stores closed from 1 to p. M. and
attended the program given by the
Moulton public schools at the Christ
ian church at 2 p. M The parade was
probably the feature Of the day. All
the students of the school, from sem
Tors to primary formed in parade and
marched from the school house to the
church. 1t was rare spectacle-7a
parade four blocks long-honoring the
birth of the preserver of the nation
and the emancipation of the slaves,
Despite the drizzling rain the church
was crowded to the utmost The pro-
gram was fully carried out and was
the best given In this citv by the
public schools.
Other News.
F. G. Ross Is in from Stockton, Cal,
to visit his father, c. A. Ross.
Miss Lulu Bryan was over from
Centerville Saturday visiting friends.
S. p. and James Waters are here
from Virginia visiting at the John
! Waters home in north Moulton.
w. L. Blosscr was in Des Moines
| last week attending an implement con-
vention.
Rev. d. c. Bevan OF the Methodist
church preached on 1.-THE Tenderness
and Compassion of God" The rcviva
| closed at the church last Monday night
with good many additions.
| Floyd Killion was in Centerville or
business Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Gale and Mrs
j. p. Gale and N. ]. Nicolson attended
missionary rally at Bloomfield OF
Thursday
w. It. Guile was over from neal
West Grove Thursday.
]. A. Bradley was in town from
Centeryille Wednesday looking afte
the affairs of the First National Bank
! MIR. and Mrs. Carl Killion visited
at the home OF Mrs. Killion's parents
In Abba over Sunday
At a valentine party at Mrs e. C
| Iianna's home, an enjoyable time wa
| had.
! j. r. Barley was in from the roat
Wednesday to visit home folks.
Mrs. Mack Smith has sold her HON,
on Third street and moved to Oska
loosa.
Miss Ollie Snodgrass of Louisiana
Mo-. visited her mother Mrs. NJ. NJ
Burgher the past two weeks.
w. f. Garrett M II. Wood an,
DR.. f. Davis are home from Bois
City, Okla, where they have beef
looking after town property
Miss Inez Downing was home from
Des Moines last week
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D. Rhine were ottumwa shoppers Fri

D. Rhine were ottumwa shoppers FRI
day.
A. D. Rayburn and son shipped a
car of hogs to Ottumwa Wednesday.
Mrs. r. j. Harbour and daughter
1nez left Thursday night for their
home in Lenora, Oklahoma, having
been called here by the death of Mrs.
Harbour's mother Mrs. Henry Vest.
Glen and Clel Anderson spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday with friends
at Floris.
Miss Ida Bachman of Sherman
Chapel, who has been staying at Will
Cox's, returned Saturday to her home.
Mrs. Jane Putnam was called to
Bloomfield Friday by the illness of her
sister Mrs. w. S. Swift.
Miss June ellison Is the guest OF her
sister Mrs. A. G. Anderson of Bloom
field.
d. M. Mum of near Drakeville was
the guest Sunday of his parents Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Mum.
Clay and Lloyd McMains, who were
employed at bridge work near Fair
field, have returned home.
Mrs. Elmira Morris and grand
daughter Orpha Morris spent Saturday
| and Sunday with friends at Moulton
Mrs. c. It. Davis of Bloomfield visit
ed Thursday at the Mccormick home
She was on her way home from Floris
where she had spent the week with
| her sister Mrs. Sarah Swinney.
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KEoSAUQUA.

Keosauqua.-Ed Williams left Mon
day for Valley Junction where he ex-
poets to find employment His sis
ter, Mrs G. D. Higden accompanied
him and will spend week visiting rel
atives
Attorney w. M. Walker was bust
ness visitor in Mt. Pleasant the first
of the week.
Mrs. Jennie Wilkin returned Mon
day from Kahoka. Mo-, where she
went with her sister, Mrs. Jarvis Todd
who is under the physicians care.
Attorney E. l.. McCoid and wife of
Keokuk visited in town the first Of the
week with Mrs. Sarah Knapp.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Lining and
daughter, Villa and Mr.. and Mrs. P.
E. Walker and daughter, Bertha at
tended the funeral of Andrew Nc
Cullough Of Douds Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Maggie Vance is at home in
This place for short visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Vance.
Ex-Auditor E. H. Ruby has sold his
residence property in this place to
G. w. Rigus. Consideration, $1,000.
Mrs. Ora Biggs went to Ottumwa
Friday to visit friends.
A masked social and supper was
held in the l. o. o. F. hall Thursday
evening. There was a large attend
ance and an enjoyable time was had.
There was Lincoln Memorial serv-
Ice in the Congregational church Sun
day evening. The following program
was given:
THE Presidential Campaign Of
iS60"-Judge Robert Sloan.
stephen A. Douglas"-George F.
Smith.
How the Campaign 1860 Impressed
Boy. H. Lands.
"Lincoln's Conduct of the Civil
War"-Capt. w. A. Duckworth.
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cANTRIL.

Cantril-Editor Knott of Pennington
was in town Tuesday in the interest
of the News.
Mrs. Bessie Fritz left Tuesday for
her new home in Oklahoma.
Grace Moore closed a successful
school at South Lebanon and has been
rendered the some school for q spring
term
Ray Pickett is in St. Louis on bust
ness.
Fl. Q. Barnes was q passenger to
Keokuk Friday. His wife Is In the
hospital at that place.
Mrs. Edith Van Fosen and children
returned home Saturday after pleas
ant visit at the home Of her parents.
Miss Kaufman closed a term of
school at Chicken Ridge Friday and
house that evening.
Mrs. John Saar entertained num-
Der of friends at dinner Thursday
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs A.
Powell, Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ Stewart
and Hannah Hall, Rev. Gilbert and
family, Mrs. Starlight, Mr.. and Mrs
7. FL. Jennings. Mr. and Mrs Robert
Delaney and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cas-
sadly.
Mrs. Lillian Haney Is in ST. Louis
this week buying her spring stock OF
millinary.
The Masons will give a banquet at
their hall February %. A good pro.
gram Is being prepared and the Ladies'
Aid society will serve refreshments.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Stott OF Boies
Idaho, are visiting relatives In Can
| tril.
| Chas Vandylse and son Herbert are
in Carthage H., this week.
Ed Yokely filed his appointment al
| the Christian church Sunday
| Leola Campbell visited her grand.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. De Fort
over Sunday.
The Lincoln program given in this
M. e. church Friday p. M. was vel
attended and interesting.
Ralph Stoops and wife are visiting
their mother and sister at this place.
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CHARLTON.

Charlton. "Wednesday at the M. e.
parsonage in this city, occurred the
marriage of Loren e. Threlkeld of
Whitebreast township and Miss Ada
L. Keene of English township. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DE-.
A. H. Lathrop and was witnessed by
the groom's sisters, Eva and Maude
Threlkeld and the brides sister,
Myrtle Keene. The bride was attired
In dark blue travelling suit with hat
to match. The bride is a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Keene and has
been one of Lucas county's successful
school teachers The groom is a son
of Mr. and Mrs. J H. Threlkeld and is
progressive young farmer. Both are
well known and highly regarded and
will have the hearty good wishes of
innumerable friends for long, happy
and prosperous welded life.
A Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion in this city is now assured. The
executive committee met Wednesday
evening and at that time the soliciting
committee reported that enough funds
had been pledged to fully equip
rooms for the organization and to keep
1t running for some time. Rooms In
the Dewey building have been secur-
ed and they will be rearranged and
will make comfortable and convenient
quarters.
A number of Catholic priests were
yesterday entertained at a sumptu'
Gus dinner by Rev. Father Gaule
Those present were Fathers Bulger OF
Ottumwa, Guinan Of Melrose, Cause
of Georgetown, Brownrigg of Melrose
and Smith of Lovllia.
The many friends in Charlton will
learn with deep regret of the death
OF Mrs. Dan Cluse, which occurred at
her home in Springfield, Mo-, after an
illness of several weeks with a com
plication of diseases. She resided
here until about year ago when the
family moved to Missouri. Messrs
Bert Smith and ]. W. Clouse left here
Saturday to attend the funeral serv
ices. Mrs. Clouse is survived by heI
husband and three children, one
daughter and two sons.
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ELDoN HOME REUSED BY
WOULD BE BURGLAR,

Eldon--A man entered the home Of
c. A. Owen Of this place between the
hours Of 2 and o'clock Sunday morn
ing. AS Mr.. Owen Is engineer on run
No. 81 he left home about a. m. and
left the front door unlocked. by which
the man gained entrance. Mrs. Owen
heard him and thought It was her
husband. who might have returned
home, SO she called his name. The
burglar on hearing this ran To tho
back door. and as the key was In the
lock, he unlocked 1T and made good his
get away.
G.. !. A. Bazaar.
The ladies Of Des Moines River
Division No. 220 q. /. A. to B. OF I. e.
rave a handkerchief and apron bazaar
Saturday night in the X. Of p. hall.
The handkerchief were donated by
the people of the vicinity. There was
valentine booth which amused the
young people. Home made ice cream
and cake and coffee were served and
all spent very enjoyable evening"
The bazaar was success socially M
well as financially.
Other News.
Mrs. Mary Stranger, aged IS years,
died OF pneumonia February II, 1909
in Des Moines. The remains were
brought to Eldon to be buried In the
Eldon cemetery. February 10.