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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-04-02
ALBA.

Superintendent J. B. Swift Of Chi.
cago and two Pinkerton detectives, G..
H. Brown and e. D. Clithero Of Wa.
terloo are investigating the robbery
of the Adams Express company at
this place last Friday night Tho
greatest secrecy Is being maintained
in regard to both the investigation
and the crime. The three above nam.
ed spent the day yesterday at Hook.
ing.
The clerk of the court granted mar
riage licenses yesterday to Nicholas
H. Liscoe, age e. of Bussey and
Chloe v. Crawford, age %, Ottumwa;
and to George Duckworth, age 20, Of
Hiteman and Gladys Crowell age 49,,
Abba.
George Monteith of Lovilia has re-
turned from Foley, Ala, where he has
spent the past four weeks.
Miss Chloe Griffith of Hopkins Mis-
souri,. has accepted . position In the
music store OF r. C. Hammond.
B. c. Scarcely is getting his RAGS
horse, Carney G.. in condition for the
Eldon races which open June Is.
s. J. Cam of LOvilia was an .'lbia
visitor yesterday.
The county treasurer and assistants
have been kept busy the past three
days receiving tax payments. The
time for paying the first installment
expires today
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faculty members, after "tryouts,' IS
as follows: ~
Helena-Ruth Hindman, Iowa City
Hermia-Meta Raney, Marengo.
Titania-Helen Struble,. lie Mars.
Hippolyta-Tacle Kneese, Iowa City.
Puck-Josie-Myril Morse: Gilmore
City.
Lysander-Clarence Coulter, Iowa
City.
Demetrius-Gerald Yoakum, Eagle
Grove.
Theseus-Chester Corey, Iowa City.
Oberon-Joserl. J. Mcconnell, Cedar
Rapids.
Egeus-Clifford Powell, Red Oak.
7hilostrate-C. e. Williams, Iowa
City.
Nick Bottom-Walter L. Stewart,
Des Moines.
Ouince-Leon o. Smith. Paullina.
Flute-Lawrence Mayer, Iowa City.
Snout-Frank Jones, Lamont.
Starveling-Nelson Crawford, Coun-
ell Bluffs.
snug-Lloyd A. Kennel, Keota.
Fairies-Audrie Arle Alspaugh, Chi
caeo. Ill: and Marjorie NJ Oliver,
Onawa.
Peas Blossom-Olive Williams, Iowa
City.
Cobweb-Helen Williams, Iowa City.
Mote-Mary Bowen, Waukon.
Mustard Seed-Vernon Moulton, Ma
quoketa.
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CORN SITUATION
IS HELD SERIOUS
HOLDEN SPECIAL FINDS that
NOT HALF OF THE SEED
WILL GROW.

Avoca, Iowa. March 31.--Two WeeRs
travelling back and forth over iowa on
Holden seed corn specials conN1nces
even the most incredulous that the
corn situation is more serious in iowa
this spring than it has been for years.
Not more than one half of the seen IN :
tended for planting will grow. rms IS
the result of the first weeks observa-
tons and is confirmed by the exper-
fence this week on the seed corn spe--
cal being run over the Rock lslanu
railroads The Ames experts, (Pro1. r.
G.. Holden, Prof. M. l.. Bowman, Prot.
A. H. Snyder and Prof, M. l.. Moshlerl
are urging on farmers the necessity OF
testing their seed corn, grading the
shelled corn, calibra ting the planter
plates so that they will drop only three
uniform sized kernels to the hill ana
finally establishing q five-acre SEED
patch in which to plant the best seeo
corn so as to have sure crop for next
year. The Rock Island is cooperating
with the farm experts in every way
and has decided to devote still announcer
week to the campaign.
Prof Bowman sounded the keynote
of the campaign yesterday .When ne
spoke as follows to 800 interested
farmers:
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. Women Poisoned Eating pie. j

Iowa City, March 31.-Mlss Emma
Holiday, of Rock Rapids, and Mrs.
Eva Fishel. her sister, of Elgin. Iowa,
were poisoned by ptomaines In can
ned cherries, used in pie. served to
them at lunch in Cedar Rapids rest
aurant, they allege. They ar i'll In
Iowa City, Miss Holiday. at hotel,
and Mrs. Fishel in hospital. They
stopped off at Cedar Rapids, enroute
here, lunched at a restaurant, and be.
came violently i'll shortly afterwards.
They were deathly sick, on the inter.
urban car, all the way to Iowa City,
and Miss Holiday was so severely al
flicted that her arms and legs were
stiffened and she had lost control OF
them, when they carried her from the
car to cab. A local doctor was sum.
moned at once, and after few hours
work, averted dangerous develop
mente
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CELEBRATE GATH
WEDDING DAY
Mr.. AND MRS. LEWIS FORDYCE
OF LIBERTYVILLE ENJOY
UNIQUE ANNIVERSARY.

Libertyville, March 81 Lewis
Fordyce and Mary Newly were mar
ried March 81, 1886, in Green Bay
Bottom, Lee county, Iowa. In 1S49
they moved to Van Buren, county, in
1873 to Jefferson county, two miles
west of Libertyville. They still live
on the old home place with their son
Lew. Mr. Fordyce is in his ninetieth
year, born in Wabash county, Illinois,
and enjoys reasonably good health.
Mrs. Fordyce is in her eightieth year,
born in Wayne county, Indiana. They
are the parents of eight sons, six OF
whom are living, DR.. w. H., Fordyce,
of Fairfield, being one Of them. Two
sons are in California, two sons being
doctors. Mr.. Fordyce was formerly
pastor of the Christian church for
forty years at different appointments.
but of late years has not been in the
service. On March II, 1910, a few in
vited friends spent the day with MI.
and Mrs. Fordyce to help them cele-
brate their sixty-fourth anniversary.
An elegant dinner was served and
their friends left wishing them many
more years of joy together along the
journey Of life.
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UNCLE SAM is TEARING DOWN.
Refuses to Sell Fort Dodge People
The Postoffice
Buildng.

Fort Dodge, March 31.-The work
Of dismantling the $4,000 federal
building, scarcely fifteen years old, a
structure of considerable beauty OF
architecture and we'll built, began in
this city today in spite Of reported et-
forts on the part of citizens to save 1t
from destruction because larger
building is needed. The efforts OF II!
fuential men. including Senator DOLL
yer. could not change the decree OF
congress that this, like the majority
of other government buildings, must
be destroyed rather than sold by the
government and though it was hoped
to secure it for a city hall. though
private interests had offered excel
lent propositions, that they might Sc:
cure it to convert into theatre, all
was of no avail.
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with number Of passengers left with
his launch "Keosauqua" to be pres
ent. a.
Little Johnnie Dodd, aged about
years, while playing in the school yard
Monday evening, fell breaking his arm.
DR.. Craig was called. to set the broken
bone. which is giving the little fellow
Ia great deal of pain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Strick!1ng OF
Burlington are guests Of relatives in
Keosauqua. -,
Mrs. F. l.. JOY and children will
leaveW ednesday for their new home az
Prairie City.
Miss Eva Sherman left Monday for
Iowa City where she will enter a
tuberculosis hospital. Her father, Dr.
E. E. Sherman, accompanied her. r.
Mrs. Mary Palmer and sen. Frank,
who have been visiting the formers
brother, M. l. Burkett, left on the Mon,
day morning train for their home At
Springville. Iowa.
Mesdames Harry White and Frank
Truax spent the day in Ottumwa Mon
Mrs. Henry strickling and little
daughter left Monday for Eldon
where they will visit relatives for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Miles and chill
dren departed for Bernhart a small
village near Fairfiel,' where Mr.. Miles
has position.
Mrs. John Pilot went to Washington,
Iowa, Monday, where she was called by
the illness of her mother. Mrs. HaneY.
Mrs. E. Bridgnen departed for Aur-
ora, ILL.,, on the Monday morning train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cormack of Centerville
have been visiting Keosauqua rela :
tives the past week. ~,
Judge Robert Sloan left Tuesday for
Ottumwa on a business trip.
Mrs. Eliza Prall returned home Tues
day from a two weeks visit with rela :
tives in Sedalia, Mo.
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Miss Sylvia Grow has returned from
a visit Of week at Grinnell.
A 6 o'clock dinner was served at
the home Of Mrs. Lille Vass. West
Church street, Wednesday evening, IN
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Whist
Ter of Kansas City and Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Srtickling Of KeosauQua.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Whistler, who
have made Eldon their home for many
years are preparing to move to Kan
sas City. Mo-, where Mn Whistler
takes run on the Rock IA1DfAs con-
ductor in place Of his run. Eldon,
to Sylvis. Their removalsiV4 1e felt
by their relatives and many friends.
The we'll wishes Of all so With them
to their new home. a .ss;Iss
The LRhe Jean club will hold q
meeting at the Odd Fellows hall to-
night. - 1ats II Fas::s..
The ladies Of the. Congregational
church meet at the church this even
ing and in the lecture room a lunch
will be served as we'll as Ice cream.
All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Strickling Of Keo-
sauqua are visiting at the home of
Aul w l1Chus Gf<scS G$AA0A. 100
Mrs. Robert Israel Of Ottumwa and
Mrs. Kreigh of Batavia are visiting
this week with Mrs. Ira Israel on
West Church street.
The Fortnightly club will meet at
the home of Mrs. Chas, Needham,
East Eldon, this evening.
H. w .Enyart, the newly elected
mayor, has been holding daily re-
ception at his place Of business on
West Elm street all week, and has
been receiving congratulations from
his many friends. "Harve," as he is
called promises to give a good admin
istration Of his ofIlcial duties and OBJ.
serve the laws In every respect.
Monday is pension quarterly pay
ment day for the old veterans and
their widows. J. e. Houghland has for
Is years done their work at his ONCE
Prof. J. W.. O'Brian of Ottumwa Is
in the city today.
Asher Lutz of Ottumwa is visiting
in 'Eldon.
Harvey Mohler, travelling auditor Of
the Rock Island, is In the city today.
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DIES MONIES CAD" REACHES CITY.
It Will Appear in the Saturday Even
ina Post of April

Des Moines, March 81 When you
buy your Saturday Evening Post
on Thursday, April %, look first
for the page advertisement about
"Des Moines: The City of Certain
ties" That phrase will hear the
page. A column at one side of the ad
proper contains story by w. D. Mes
bit entitled, "a Day in Des Moines.'
This first copy of Des Moines' first
ad in the big advertising campaign OF
the Greater Des Moines committee
was received in the city today. The
story of the al tells of Iowa as an
agricultural empire of Des Moines
as it's heart, of Iowa's great system OF
railways, and of the combination
that makes certainties."
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Mrs. Ezra Mendenhall and daughter
have returned to their home in Oska
loosa after pleasant visit here witt
relatives and friends.
+ F. M. Beatty of Hedrick was in towr
Thursday, looking after his political in
terests. He is a nominee for county
attorney.
The rterly meeting of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church was held Satur
day and Sunday. Quarterly conference
Saturday evening. DR.. Stafford deliV
cred an excellent sermon Sunda!
morning and Sunday evening to large
audiences.
Four candidates were initiated into
the mysteries OF the order OF Odd Eel
lows Saturday night. A large GROVE
was in attendance.
. A large number Of farmers are
through sowing oats and many per'
sons have their potatoes and hard!
vegetable seeds planted.
+ Mrs. Matilda Pickerel who visited
several weeks in town and vicinity
has returned to her home in Cherokee
Okla.
Mrs. Evan Morgan is visiting rela
tives in Fairfield.
Miss Flo Harkins returned Saturda.
from a visit in Fairfield with rela'
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Kent. who spen
couple of weeks here at the parenta
John Kent home, left Saturday TO
their home in Goodland Kansas.
The Misses Reddig Newhart ant
Patterson. and Mrs. John Payne were
shopping in Brighton Saturday.
Miss Pearl Kinney and Miss Vera
Payne were over at Brighton Friday.
Frank Grimes of Ottunwa VISITED
several days with the Samuel Lewis
family last week.
Albert Pringle has arrived hom'
from trip to Arkansas.
y Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmer Chacey 0
Grinnell have returned home after
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Fairfield Doctor Out for Congress.

Fairfield Doctor Out for Congress.
Des Moines, March 31.-A new can
didate for congressional honors in the
First district appeared today in the
person of Dr. J. Frederick Clarke OF
Fairfield, who secured nomination pa
pers from Secretary Hayward. He
states that he seeks the Democratic
nomination for congress in that dis
trict.
A. Stitz of Parker has announced
himself as candidate for state rail-
road commissioner, making a total or
seven candidates for the Republican
nomination for the two places on the
board. James Wilson and Col D. j.
Palmer are the standpat candidates
for the board, while Earl Ferguson or
Shenandoah, Don Stems and G. Otto
son of Humboldt, Clifford Thorne OF
Washington and A. stitz of Parker are
the insurgent candidates.
H. r. Wright, retiring state food and
dairy commissioner, yesterday an
| nounced that he is not candidate,
despite Humboldt dispatches to that
effect.
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The Richie
CulVert Co.
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
Phones, Bell, e52 New oTs
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lanes Crogan of Leon and MISS
Helen Peck Of Linevile were united IN
marriage in this city yesterday morn
inr at $50 o'clock, at the Catholic pIl-
DRY. the ceremony being performed py
REV. rather McCallan. They were
accompanied by w. E. Mahoney anu
Miss Margaret Crogan. Ihey ,, oep paid.
I'd at 80 for Leon and VIII reeio9
On a farm near that place.
Yesterday noon the residence OF ~ ~
r. Mccoy, a few miles southwest oI
Charlton. caught fire, presumably from
spark. from the chimney, and burne1
10 the ground, together with nearly al
contents. Mr.. Mccoy is Wioo"er
and lives alone. He was WORKING IN
the field when he discovered the hle.
It Is said there was some insurance VI
the house.
Miss Jennie Curter. who Is emploEed
in Atlantic as stenographer, is visit
in1 il, Charlton with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs T. Courier, and oul frlenos.
DR.. ]. A. McKlyeen was a business
visitor in Ottumwa yesterday.
Miss Stella Cook, who has oeen
librarian at the Charlton free puouc
library for several years, has res1sneu
her position and will be welded soon
ia Carl Scott, now OF Iiawlins. Wyom-
ing. Miss Catherine Terrell OF Amcs
has been selected to fill the position
of librarian at this place.
Mrs. M. L. McFall Of Lovilia has re-
turned home after a visit with her
father, ]. L. Long, who is quite III at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. w.
Jordan. 49,.
Miss Tina Lewis Of Hun1eston arriv-
ed Yesterday for a visit with her cous-
in ,-iss Maud Taylor, and other rela-
tives
returned from visit In Abba with Mr.
Shelton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Caleo
Shelton.
Mrs. Grant Mauk of Tabor returned
~ oe yesterday after a ten days visit
. Thitebreast township with her par
u,,ts Mr., and Mrs. J. W. Mauk.
David Baughman left yesterday for
Gearing. Neb. in response to tele-
gram conveying the intelligence that
his son, Lloyd who has been Ill for sew
erai months with tuberculosis, was IN
critical condition
Mr.. and Mrs. J. v. Vaughn and chill
dren left yesterday for Omaha, where
they expect to reside in the future,
Theodore King of Humeston return
ed home yesterday after few days
visit with his brother, Selden King.
who Is quite Ill with stomach trouble.
Miss Miriam Ross OF Bridsewater
visited in this city Tuesday evening
with Miss Hazel Scott, while on her
way home from Indianola, where she
has been attending Simpson college.
IN her honor Miss Scott pleasa ntly
entertained a number Of young ladies.
Mrs. Louise Dalin Of Des Moines,
formerly OF this city, has returned
home after few days visit with old
friends here. .
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CHARLTON.
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K P. Elmquist. father of Rev. 0. A.
Elmouist. left last evening for visit
in Galesburg, ILL.,, with his brother be-
fore going to Minneapolis. where the
family will reside in the future.
Mrs Reuben Martz and children re-
turned yesterday from visit In DAVIS
city with Mrs. Martz's parents
Miss May Carpenter, who is attend
ing school at Drake university in Des
Moines. returned to her studies last
evening. after spending a few days at
her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Harding We're
called to Des Moines lart evening by
the serious illness of Mrs. Harding
sister, Miss Genevieve Bishop.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sweet of Abb
lene, Kansas, who were called here re-
Gently by the illness Of Mrs. Sweets
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Brock, re-
turned home yesterday. Mrs. Sweets
sister, Mrs. Will Knots, accompanied
them home for visit.
Mrs. J. S. Butcher and children OF
Sidney, have returned home after a
weeks visit with her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs David Stonebraker. who recently
returned from a years absence in New
Mexico and with her old friends here,
where she formerly resided.
Mrs. J. c. Robbins went to Lucas
yesterday W SPShu c" NV N'
friends.
DR.. Jeanette Throckmorton has re-
turned-to Omaha, where she Is taking
a post graduate course, after a week
visit at her home here.
Mrs. P. S. Putnam Of Denver, Colo
RADIO, returned home yesterday AFTER a
visit with her brother. Ben Brock, ana
his wife. both Of whom have been SER
iously i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Percifield de-
parted Yesterday for visit in Harrl-
sonville, Mo-, with Mrs. Perclheld
parents.
Mrs. Leroy Talcott went to Corydon
Yesterday to visit her father, L.. n.
Jewell, and sister, Mrs. w. l.. Living
stOn.
Mrs. H. A. Shrer left yesterday for
O. visit in Knoxville with her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Sue Dickerson and Mrs.
Myrtle Young.
Mrs. Annie e. Coles Of Topeka. Kas..
who was called here recently by the
illness and death of her sister, Mrs.
Geo. B. Wright returned home yester-
day.
Mrs. Leslie Mclaughlin Of Clinton
Mo-, returned home yesterday after a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Julia Hast
ings. who continues seriously III at the
home of her daughter Mrs. THOMAS
McAloonI
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Aten returned
today from a few days visit IN Garde1l
Grove with Mr.. Aten's parents.
Eugene Mcfarland Of Kansas CITY
who had been spending ten days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Nc
Farland returned home yesterday.
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Mrs. Altheide of Bloomfield filed her
appointment Sunday night at the
CONGREGATIONAL church. She was &C
companied by her husband and little
son Karl. Special music was furnished
by Mr.. and Mrs. Altheide and Miss
Nellie Spangler.
Mrs. Eliza Middleton, who makes her
home at Ratheville. Mo-. with her
sister is visiting here at the home OF
her son. G. II. Middleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Mum anti
daughters Zelda and Mrs. Eta Sample
and children Of Sherman chapel Wis
tied Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. David
Mum, who returned home with them
to spend Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Johnston anu
daughter Pearl and Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Johnson and son Doyle of Drake
Vile were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Johnston.
Mrs. Nancy Rundell of ,Kirkville
visited here last week with her sister
Mrs. J. r. Mum and husband and
with other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Wishard spent
Saturday and Sunday in Ottumwa,
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott Bach
man.
Miss Allie Hawkins spent Sunday
at Sherman Chapel where she visited
at the home of her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Hawkins and
also attended the Easter program.
Harry ziegler is spending few
weeks at West Grove at the home OF
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.
Pirth.
Miss Cora Bell is an Ottumwa visit
or.
Robert O'Neal Of Seymour visited a
few hours at the home of his aunt,
Mrs. G. H. Middleton and family while
on his way home from Ottumwa.
Mrs Sarah MCGEE returned home
Yesterday from Perry township where
she has made an extended visit.
James Games Of Bloomfield was a
caller at the George Johnston home
one day last week.
The post office was moved last week
to the house vacated by ]. b. McCor-
mick and Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer have
moved into the house vacated by the
postoffice.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Smell spent Sun
,,dav at the ]. NJ. Wilson home near
Dunville.
Miss Bina Albright of near West
Grove spent Monday night with Mrs
j. w. Kneedler.
Mrs. Elvira Dickson and Mrs. Hattie
Neighswonger and daughter. Mildred
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pleasant visit at the parental Matt
Conquill home.
Charles Bales arrived from Fairfield
last Thursday to spend few weeks
with relativ here.
Mrs. w. G. Clements has returned to
Newton after a pleasant visit with rel
atives here.
D. G. Olive, who made business
trip to Metz. Mo-, returned home Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Mcconnell, Mrs. lack Bales and
Mrs. Ed Swank were Fairfield visitors
last week
Seth Hart Of Brighton was a visitor
in this city last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Davis have gone
to Oregon, where they will locate.
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EDDYVILLE.

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On Tuesday the Hollanders held
reception for their minister, Rev Man
sen, in the Methodist church. Rev.
Mansen comes to Eddyville from Pella.
An elegant dinner was served. An ad-
dress of welcome was given by Mr..
Vanderpol and Rev. Seeds, and were
responded to by Rev. Mansen.
On Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock the installation of the officers
of the Dutch Reformed church TOOK
place in the Methodist church.
Mrs. George Donenburg of Noebore,
Mo, has been visiting with her aunts,
Mrs. John Chitwood and Mrs. Bud NC
Neese.
Mrs. l.. Allsworth Of Washington, D.
c., who has been visiting at the Chit
wood and McNeese homes, will return
to Norbore, Mo-. with her cousin.
Misses Priscilla and Lucretfa ROD
erts Of Olivet have been visiting at the
Former home, east of town.
On Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Davis gave party at their nome
east of town in honor of Mr.. Davls,s
mother, Mrs. Samuel Davis. 1t was
a complete surprise for Mrs. DAVIS
but helped to remind her of her fiftieth
birthday. The evening was spent in
a social way and an elegant supper
was served. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs Levi Lore and children, Mr.
and Mrs. Former, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Newell, Mrs. Dave
Newell Mr.. and Mrs. Gid DOTS, ME-:
and Mrs. Sherm Fry, Mrs. Davis ana
son, Ernie, Mr. and Mrs. j. Davis ana
daughter, Nellie. Mrs. Davis received
post card shower.
Mr.. and Mrs. OFT entertained about
forty friends Monday evening IN non
or of their crystal wedding annivers-
ary Many beautiful gifts were recelV-
ed.
Those on the sick list are: James
Meeham, over so years of age; MRS.
George Boggs, Mrs. Criswell
The funeral of Mrs. Thompson, VINO
died Sunday night, was held this aft
ernoon at Hayden Chapel. Rev. Petit
of Abba preached the sermon.
Miss Laura Ward, who has been
spending a couple of weeks visiting
relatives in Ottumwa, returned nome
yesterday. =
Mrs. Noble Holloway Of Oskaloosa IS
visiting friends in Eddyville today.
Yesterday while Ace Odem was
working in the field his team became
unmana geable and one Of the animals
was injured so seriously that 1t dleo
last evening.
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APPANOOSE co
MINERS WORK
RATHBUN MAN SAYS MINES
WE'RE OPEN ALL BUT Fl
DAYS IN 1909.

Centerville, March 31.-Miners have
had unusually steady work in this
county the past season. A man from
Rathbun calls attention to the fact
that the mines there ran all but q
days in 1909. This is exceptional.
The month of March has furnished
steady employment in anticipation OF
strike or suspension of work April
of indefinite duration. The report
of Secretary Cameron on collections
from the various locals for February
has just been published. This would
be estimated on wages from Jan. IA
to Feb. Is. For the sake Of compari-
son the report of the month before Is
also giyan