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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-03
Boone HOST
TO EDITORS
PROGRAM ISSUED FOR UPPER DIES
MONIES AS
ISOLATION

Boone, March, 1.-The program COM
mittee of Upper Des Moines Editorial
association, Hon. Paul Stillman of jeff
G. A. Roberts of Fort Dodge, have is
sued the program for the meeting OF
the association at Boone, March "a
and 25. 1t is as follows:
Thursday, March "a, $3.50 P. M.
Session at Ericsson library.
1. Should Newspapers Refuse
Competitive Advertising from Outside
?"-J. F. Dalton, Manson Demo
crat.
2. ITO What Extent Should Week
ly Newspapers Give the General News
of the World?"- Walter Williams,
dean of the Editorial School of Mis-
souri,, Columbia, Mo-; general dis
cussion.
8. Appointment Of committees on
finance, resolutions, new officers, next
place of meeting and any special com
mittees
4. Question box will be provided
and questions will be answered by
president, secretary and other intel
lectual members at opportune times
.during the session; adjournment; p.
M, editors dinner at New Hotel Hoist.
Evening Program.
At Lincoln armory, 80 o'clock; ex-
hibitian drill by Company |, I. N. G. Al
B. of R. T. hall at $3.50 o'clock.
Mayor G. l.. Wilder, presiding;
music; address Of welcome, Hon. =. >.
Moore Of Boone; response by AL M.
Adams, secretary of the association;
music: illustrated talk by Ding g..
N. Darling.) Des Moines Register and
Leader; music; refreshments; social
evening and dancing; music by EppeIs
orchestra; adjournment.
Friday, March rs, 9 A. M.
Session at Ericsson library.
/. "The News Features VS.. Editorial
Features a Business Proposition" =
BENJAMIN Brothers, Nevada Journal.
2. advertising Legitimate and
Free Graft, "-Lafe Young, Des Moines
Capital.
8. "The Religious Influence Of the
Gasoline Engine, Edgar Nye Bailey,
Britt Tribune; Echoes by Peter
Dunno Swick, Boone Independent.
d.. "The Increased Cost-How to
Meet TT. w. Purcell, Hampton
Chronicle; E. B. Mendsen, Pratt
Mendsen Paper company; G. P. Soule,
manager American r. F. company, Chi
cago.
g. Election of officers and selection
of next place of meeting, by reports OF
committees and action thereon; report
of committee on resolutions; adjourn
ment.
Friday Afternoon.
Editors automobile ride about the
city and to outlying enterprises and
places of interest.
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en- route home from visit in Bloom.
ington, ILL.,
B1ackleg vaccination serums at Sar.
gents.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Fishel of Batavia
after a short stay in Ottumwa, left
this morning for visit with friends In
Bloomfield.
Mrs. H. J. Easter Of Bonaparte, who
has been visiting relatives in Bloom
field, passed through Ottumwa today
en- route home. ...
Fulton's wonderful renal compound
and diabetes remedy at Sargent's Six
for S.. s.....
Mrs. J. B. Gray of Agency has re.
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. o. Black Of Wash
ington were visitors In the city yester-
day, guests of Mrs. M. I. Gordon, ola
Meadow street.
Fruitola, the gall stone remedy, at
Sargent's. =.
Mrs. Edna Carnes and Mrs. J. W.
Parks Of Kjrkville were business call
ers in Ottumwa yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Cummings Of
Kirkville were visitors in Ottumwa
yesterday.
Mrs. Homer Miller of Fairfield, was
a shopper in Ottumwa yesterday.
NV farm of $40 acres for rent-John
H. Curl, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Miss Marie Crane Of Lockridge
passed through Ottumwa last evening
en- route home from short visit with
relatives in DoudsL eando.
Mrs. d. B. Van Bushrk Of Selma
was in Ottumwa yesterday.
Mrs. J. w. Logue Of Eldon was a
shopper in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Alma Plowman of Douds-Le-
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Judge the confession made to him by
Mr.. Price, don't think he would ever
have sent that letter. They kept this
Shaw business from me. didn't know
anything about 1t.
Nov gentlemen" Mr.. Wilson con-
tinued, IT know comparatively nothing
Of what you are considering here. /
have read something about it in the
papers and know what the president
has said. Mr. Pinchot wants you to
believe that because I have raised no
objection to him writing letters to Sen.
ator- Dolliver regarding departmental
matters he had a right to write what
he did. He had no such authority from
me. know nothing Of 1t. The ques-
ton before this committee is, Did he
have my consent to write that letter.
"He did not. never saw it'll never
heard of it until read 1t in the Con-
gressional Record"
Richie to Retain Charge.
The war department has issued an
order transferring Major Richie from
Rock Island to Detroit He will still
be allowed to have charge Of the sur
yey Of the Des Moines river
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Wants an Orphan Farm.

Des MONIES, March flames Nc
Neill of Osceola, is engaged in inter-
esting state officials and others in a
plan for the purchase, by popular sub
scription of large farm to be used in
connection with a proposed new
orphanage in southern Iowa. He
would have the farm made practically
selfsustaining and thus relieve the
state of some cost in maintaining its
present large institution at Davenport.
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To Cut out "center."

Guthrie, March 1.-The general city
election will be held here March %
for the purpose of electing mayor,
five councilmen, treasurer, assessor
and three park commissioners. Also
at this election the proposition OF
changing the name of this city from
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

From Tuesdays Daily.
Neashan sells the best watches.
Fresh sassafras bark at Sargent's.
Mrs. John Healey, formerly OF Mel
rose. passed through Ottumwa today
en- route to Eldon, where she Will
make her future home.
Miss Gladys Thomas OF Seymour,
who has been visiting Miss Bessie
Cooper, 2l4 North Marion street, re-
turned home today.
RexaM celery and iron tonic builds
up. Sargenfs.
NETS. William Abegg Of Kirkville is
a shopper IN the city Today.
II. M Rider OF Fairfield was visit
orsnun q. short time this morning in OF
tu1uWa en- route TO Bloomfield.
MrsM, ]. CoJltpsr of West Grove
messed through Ottumwa this morning
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AuTOISTS PLEDGE
ROAD FUNDS
IOWA OWNERS OF MACHINES TO
MEET IN SIOUX CITY THIS.
WEEK..

Sioux City, March IA sum OF
$40, 900 will be raised in Sioux City by
the members of the Sioux City Auto
mobile club during the coming season
for building good roads. This was an
nounced by H. B. Groves, president OF
the Interstate Automobile company
who has returned from attending the
Omaha automobile show held last
week. The announcement was mace
after a conference with DR.. T. 3.
Lacey of CouHcil Bluffs, president OF
the low Automobile association,
with which the Sioux City club IS
affiliated.
A meeting of the board of directors
of the state association will be held
in Sioux City this week during the au-
tomobile show at the auditorium. Art
er a lengthy interview and persistent
efforts on the part Of the Sioux City
members, Mr. Groves landed the meet
ing for Sioux City. 1t was to nave
been held next week in Des MONIES
during the show there, but Mr.. Groves
induced President Lacey to change the
meeting place.
A campaign for raising funds for I'M
proving the roads in all parts Of the
state will be outlined during the meet
ing in Sioux City this week. The
Sioux City automobilists haxe been
pledged to raise $4,000 and the other
clubs of the state organizations will
raise a fund in proportion to the Sioux
City fund. This means that at least
SITS, 900 will be spent in improving the
roads within the state bu the autolsts
during the coming year. The legis!a-
ture will be appealed to to make a
large appropriation for similar pur-
poses.
The good roads movement as advo-
Gated by the different clubs Of the
state organization has aroused the
members Of other clubs which are not
affiliated with the state organization.
Eleven of these clubs have filed ap-
plications for membership, and these
will be acted on at the meeting this
week.
The attendance at the directors
meeting will not be large, but the
gathering is of Importance to auto
mobile men, and will be increased in
attendance by the presence Of interest
ed autoists not members Of the board.
drawing larger salary than he would
if placed out of service. He sent his
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Twins Follow TrlpIets.

Nevada, March DIR. and Mrs.
Ketchum of Elkhart, are the parents of
five healthy children in less than a
year. When triplets gladdened their
home nearly year ago they got
recognition from Theodore Roosevelt.
A week ago they were blessed with
twins
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Certificates to insurance Agents.

Des Moines, March 1.-Over $4,000
agency certificates went out from the
office of the state auditor the past
week to insurance agents in Iowa.
These must all be In the hands Of the
agents by March 1, when the in
surance year commences. These GER
tificates are for all companies other
than life. The number Of agents re-
ported is larger than usual.
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"Guthrie Center" to Guthrie will be
voted upon. This movement was start
ed by the Commercial club and it is
generally conceded that it will carry
with very little opposition.
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Saws He Was Deceived.

"Mr. Pinchot didn't tell me he was
going to send letter of that kind
dealing with the president. He said he
was going to send something to Sena-
tor Dolliver regarding departm entail
matters. If he had said he was going
to pass upon the president and to
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drawing larger salary than he would
if placed out of service. He sent his
papers in case something might hap
pen, and that he might be recognized
as fu1l-fedged member to the pension
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Tri-Weekiy Courier

CHANGING ADDRESSES,
su&scribers wishing their addrest
eheneod viii pleaae give thu narao o.
the Ppstoff1cs to which the pape: mas
bsen sent ~ we'll as the Postonics
where they desire It to be changed to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-03
OBITUARY.
George H. MiIner,

The following from the Hudson Re- publican of Nov. 24th regarding the death of George H. Miner of Valatie N. Y, will be of interest to Jewett City people. MT. and Mrs. Miner hav ing lived here for ten years. Mir. NIL ner retired in his usual health on Nov 5th, and his wife was awakened early in the morning by his peculiar breath ing. All efforts to arouse him were unavailing and he was dead shortly after. He had 8 weak heart, but such sudden development was wholly un- looked for. MT. Milner was born in County Cork, Ireland. in 1S47, and emil grated with his parents to Boston when he was five years old. Shortly after the beginning of the Civil war he entered the service. being mustered as . private at Sprague. Conn., on Oct l. 1861. in Company r, Tenth regi- ment. Connecticut Volunteer infantry He served under General Burnside in several important engagements and was wounded Dec. IA, 1862, near King ston N. C., being discharged for dis ability March 27, 1863 Mir. Miner was a brave and fearless soldier and re- ceived special mention for his eff1cien- cy and gallantry. L. A. Thornton of Jewett City was in the same regiment with MT. Miner.
 In 1895 he was a resident of ValAtle and in that year married Miss Mary A. Tulln. who survives him. At that time he was with the Wild Mat1ufaotuFing ing cnmRsny. and In -1sa2 ha mosssd sn
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Local Laconics.

Now milk poison cases are reported in Westerly and Pawcatuck. caused by some foreign substances being placed Tn the milk to prevent souring Samples nave been secured for analysis, There nave been no fatal cases.
 At the monthly meeting of Phebe Greene Ward chapter, D. A R.. it was voted to continue it's scholarship of $50 to MaryVille college. Tennessee. and to send s10 to Mrs. Barrows of Helen DunRap's school at Little Rock, Ark.
 Elder George Adams, the coIorei preacher who was arrested for periu1v just after being discharged by the su perior court, pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge Lewis in the second district court. He was held in Sl'Ooo bonds for trial next Monday
 Hope lodge. Rebekah deeree, in an nual meeting elected these officers: Minnie Dewey, noble grand; Mary G. Bam1ord, vice grand; Archie C. thompson. recording secretary; Annie F. Thompson, treasurer; c. F. Wood burn, financial secretary; Eliza I. lngham. Margaret Wheeler. Elizabeth Bickneil, trustees.
 In the superior court for Washington county, in session at Kingston. Judge George T. Brown, after hearing the tes- tlmony in the divorce case Of Lila. Me Grath against James w McGrath, both Of Westerly, issued decree in favor of plalnr1ff on the ground of non-s support The custody of two minor children was given to Mrs, McGrath
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ety in the chapel Friday evening was under the direction of Miss Ella Cra- gin and Miss Abby Willard. The pro- gramme consisted of songs by the Academy chorus, vocal selections by by some Of the members, all of which were heartily applauded. After the en- tertainment the younger members en- joyed games.
 Second Anniversary.
 Colchester Baptist church, Rev. B. D. Remington, pastor. Sunday, De- cember morning worship, 10.45; Sun day school 12: P. U. at D. m. It being the second anniversary of Rev. B. D. Remington as our pastor. the day will be observed by a union serv- ice at D. m., to which all the con gregations of Colchester have been in vited to join. The features of the evening will be special singing and short addresses by the pastors of the different churches. The Lords Sup per will be observed at p. n1., of which all believers in Christ are priv ileged to partake.
 At the Fitchville Baptist church, Rev. B. D. Remington will supply. Services at D. m. Subject, The Fall and Restoration of Peter. Sunday school 3.15. Special singing and solo by Mir. Morrow.
 The Reading club will meet in the church at D. m. These services are increasing in interest and the people of FitchvilIe are enjoying their liter ary and spiritual features.
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JEWETT CITY
Has Two Wives-Afred Garceau in Jail in Default of $500 BaiI-Death of George Fl. MiIner.

In the town court Friday morning, Judge H. H. Burnham on the bench. Alfred Garceau, alias Alfred Marshall was presented by Prosecuting Attor-- ney A. NJ Brown on the charge Of bigamy. He was brought here by Off, ficer P. B. Driscoll, having been ar rested by Chief of Police Richmond of Willimantic on Wednesday. The man waived examination and entered a de- murrer which was overruled by the court, and he was bound over to the January term Of the superior court. In default of $500 bail he was taken to the county jail to await trial.
 Garceau was well known here, hay ing at one time been a trolley car con- ductor on the line pa ssing through this place, and later working as a carpen- ter. He married June 1, 1900, Miss Delma Girouard in 1Iarrisville, R. l.. and ten years later married Mrs. Eva denying his guilt as the evidence stands, claims that the second mar riage was contracted with the full be- lief that his first wife was dead.
 Pulpit Themes.
 Sunday morning at the C1ngrega- tional church Rev. w. H. Canes sub ject will be Facts Concerning Chris tian Life. and in the evening Tempting the Devil.
 At the Baptist church Rev. F. W. Potter will occupy the pulpit in the morning. In the evening Rev. J. E. Norcross, district secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission socfe- ty, will give an address.
 Rev. F. W. Potter's morning subject at the Baptist church is Jacob s Promise to the Lord.
 Personal Mention.
 Miss Rachel Davis of Hartford was in town on ThITrS6aV
 Rev. E. W. Potter was in East Kill lingly Friday attending an ordination and gave the charge to the church
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FOUND DEAD NEAR WESTERLY
William P. Stillman, 72, Suffocated While Drinking From Swamp Pool Jury Awarded George E. Cham pin $15000 In Suit Against Pawcatuck Valley Road Death of William H. Shppee-Elks to Hold Lodge of Sorrow.

wfzism Fl. Shippee. proprietor of th> restaurant in the Briggs building for about three years, died early Friday morning of typhoid fever after ten days sickness at his home, No. ' Chase street, Paw,catuck. MT. Shippee was born In East Greenwich, R. l., 3e years aro, and whom quite young engaged in mill work. Ten years or more ago he secured employment in the velvet mill st Stonington and later engaged In the restaurant business in Stoning'ton and for a time was employed in New Lon- don.
 A few months sgo he purchased his home in Chase street, refurnished the house and made general improvement to ths property and prepared to pro- Ey and himself.
 Mr. Shippee was widely known and was deservedly popular. He leaves whow, c daughter, Pearl, and two sons, William and Bsrtram.
 The Westerly lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Eiks, will observe Memorial Sunday in Bliven opera house next Sunday afternoon. The me- rnor-ial address will be delivered by J. Stacy Brown of Newport lodge, who is city solicitor for Newport and has rSp- resented that city in the general as- se@nbiy. There will be solos and vocal
 
 rial service according to the Elks' ritual
 The deceased members of Westerly lodge are Nathaniel P. Main, Horace Botrdick, Burrs1l N. Thompson, Milton A. Young. Joseph Graf and Joseph c. Moore.
 The complete programme for Sunday afternoon follows: Orchestral selec- tions. (a) Pique Dame, Suppe; (b) NAila, Celibes; Funeral March, Chopin, Xrw1 arfA nIf 1 1irA f@v.- opening ceremonies, officers of Wester- iy lodge, No. sTS opening ode; quar- tette, The Vacant Chair. Messrs. Clan cy, St Onse McTurk, Coleman; tenor solo. Thy Will Be Done, Marston Mar tin Fl. Spellman; duet, o Holy Father, McCabe. MT. Spellman, Mrs. Driscoll: soprano solos (a) My Rosary, Nevin; tb) Nearer. My God. to Thee. Miss Anita Arliss: memorial address. Hon. T. Stacey Brown. Newport lodge, No. 104: bass solo, Pro Peccatis. from Ros- sinis Stabat Mater. Thomas V. Clan CT: baritone solo Light and Darkness,
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COLcHES
Travel Club Sees views of Edinburqh
 -Enjoyabie Entertainment.

Mrs. Fred Hall of Springfield was the guest Of friends in town Thurs day.
 The Village club met in the library building Wednesday evening. The sub- ject, Edinburgh, was illustrated with many views Of the city by the mirror scope operated by Rev. B. D. Reming- ton. The machine was equipped with an arc light, which made the views very plain.
 Entertainment at Chapel.
 The entertsinment given by the members of the Young Peoples socl-
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Jewett City, where he was overseer of the mule spinning department at the Ashland Cotton company mills, re- maining there until 1907. when he re- tired.
 Later, in order that the change would benefit his wtfe's health, they moved to Valatte.
 Mir. Miners ability in the cotton industry was substantiated by the of- fer that was extended him a, week be-
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fore he died to become overseer of spinning at the Grinneu mills in New Bedford, Mass.
 MT. Miner was kindly disposed in all ways, patient, considerate and thought full. He was essentially a self-made man and full of determination, and his integrity his splendid manhood, his high and lofty qualities of head and heart won the unfailing and lasting esteem of all who knew him.
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Stnatford.-Deputy Sherirz Charles Fl. Stagg Of Stratf0rd underwent an operation in Bridgeport Wednesday for an affiictfon from which he has been suffering for sorne time.
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Torrington.-Rev. Benjamin F. Gil- man of Hartford, formerly pastor of the Torrington Methodist church, is a candidate for appointment SIS chaplain of the house.
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Hartford.-F'ire which broke out in the basement Of St. Joseph's cathedral threatened the beautiful building for a time and gave the firemen a hard fight
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To Give Public Lecture.
MYSTIC
Funeral of Mrs. Edwin H. Consdon- Painters Injured by Fall-Lively Basketball Game Looked For.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah V. Cong don, widow of Dr. Edwin H. Cong don, was held from her home on Fri day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and was largely attended. Relatives were present from Jersey City, New York and Boston. Rev. 4. c. Jones, rector of St. Marks Episcopal church, off ciated. Burial was in Elm Grove cem- eTerv
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In Pittsburu.

Pirtsburg had only twelve minutes Of sunshine in seven days. Few, presurn- ably, noticed the difference.-N. r. World
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PortIand.-Over ninety boats of all descriptions have been hauled out for the winter by the Marine Railway and Boat Building company
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Golden Wedding Invitations.

Invitations have been received to the 50th anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Courtland Lamb. on Monday evening, December 1z, at their home in Ledyard. Mir. and Mrs. Lamb are well known here, where they have many relatives
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To Play WilIimantio.

nome 1n Ledyard. Ir. and Mrs. Lamt are well known here, where they have many relatives
 To Play WilIimantio.
 The Y. M. c. 4. of Mystic will play a basketball game tonight with the team and it is expected q good game will take place. Manager Shea stated Friday that the new sue tiOn shoes for the team have arrived and that good results will be expected now. The same team for Mystic vii play. Davis c, Wilcox If, Larkum If Gley rb, and Kuppers ID.
 Entertained States Officers.
 Mistuxet lodge, No. 42, K. of P. held an interesting session on Thursday evening, khen District Deputy Grand Reed of New London was present and spoke on the good of the order. At this meeting new parapher. nalia was ordered to replace that re. gently lost in the Central Hall fire | was voted to make the meeting o1 December E an event in the history of the lodge. At this time it is expect. ed that Trumbull lodge of New Londor will be present. After the meeting was adjourned the lodge was invited to Morgan's for ice cream and cigars
 Charity chapter, Order of Easterr Star, Sunny circle met Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. Charles Jen- sen in Noank with a large attendance Refreshments were served during tht afternoon.
 Painters Injured.
 While painting at HanIich's stor, in Greenmanville, a staging broke anC let Charles Stoddard and Gurdon Al Iyn fall to the ground. Both men were seriously injured, Charles Stoddarc spraining his ankle and breaking two ribs, and Allyn was severely shaker up. Both men were carried to theil homes and pr. Allyn did all he could to relieve the sufferers.
 Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin Jr., are spending a few days in Rock. vile.
 Lawrence r. Fuller of New Haver spent Friday with Shirley Beebe
 Mir. and Mrs Samuel Wright of Jer. sey City are the guests of Miss Lors Congdon.
 Robert L. Stone has returned from 8 visit in Boston.
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Wilson Blackburn; tenor solo, selected, James McTurk: quartette Charity, Messrs. Clancy St. Onge, McTurk and Coleman; closing exercises, Auld Lang Syne; benediction. Rev. William F. Williams