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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06
Order Limiting Time to File Claims and
for Hearing Thereon.
fEstate OF Edwin 3. Chapmanl


CTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
- Redwood. in Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Edwin o.
Chapman, decedent.
Letters of Administered this day having
been granted 10 Elizabeth ID. Chapman
1t is ordered, that the time within which
all creditors of the above named decedent
may present claims against her estate ip
this court. be. and the same hereby is, limit
ed to three months from and after the date
hereof; and that Monday, the 9Th day of
March, 1911. at 10 O'Clock a. M, in the
probate court rooms at the court house at
Redwood Falls In said county be- and
the same hereby is, fixed and appointed as
the time and place for hearing upon and the
examination. adjustment aud allowance of
such claims as shall be presented within the
time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the publica-
tion of this order in The Redwood Gazeffe
as provided by law.
Dated December 9th. 1910.
kSEAL) CHAS. T.. HOWARD.
l9-St Judge of Probate
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06
NEW AVON.

Miss Minnie Boyer spent the past
week with Mrs. G. Norman.
Miss Jessie Parrish spent Sunday
with Miss Datwyler.
August Hartwig has his new barn
completed now and it is a dandy.
Miss Marie Weber visited relatives
at Fairmont, Mimi, the past week.
Mr.. John Heck has purchased the
dray line at Wabasso and will reside
there in the future.
Miss Emma Offner and Mr.. Ezra
Offner of Peotone, ILL.,, were guests
at the Stassen home the past week.
Tom and Myrtle Wolverton re-
turned home from Belview WI, re
Belview where they were visiting
their sister Mrs. VIM. Russell.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

f you are in hurry for your pic
lures, just 60 to Andersen's and set
the time you want them finished and
you can rest assured that the pic
lures will be on time. in o. x. style.
Just try once.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

Whatever you buy for Christmas
at Asleson's. you take no chances as
to its being reliable.
Washington Irving Little minds
are tanned and subdued by misfor-
tune. but great minds rise above it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

48 cents for a regular rs cents No.
2 galvanized wash tub, at Jaehning
Bros. Saturday, Dec 10th.
Beecher Mirth is the sweet vine
of human life. 1t should be offered
sparkling with zestful life unto God
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

Policeman Lauterbach went to
New Ulm yesterday.
If you want to give some one a
present that will be beautiful
thousand years from now. select it
from Asleson's jewelrv stock.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

have the complete measurements
eof the majority of well dressed men
about town. Your husband or
{ brother probably is one them. Have
fancy vest. pair of trousers or a
suit or overcoat made to his meas
ure, by Neiman. 1872
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-12-06

Pocket book containing five dollar
/ bill and about two dollars in silver
! lost in this city last Saturday. Please
report Barnes-Smith Co. for reward.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
EDDYvILLE..

Mr.. Swinteck arrived in Eddyville on
Thursday from Wisconsin for short
visit with his brother Martin Swim
teck
Mrs. A. Bradfield who has been Wis
iting at the home Of her son DR.. N. S..
Bradfield left Wednesday for her homo
lat Payson, Ill. She was accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon OF Eldon.
w. s. Keller transacted business in
Ottumwa Wednesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs Henry Van
derpol, Jr., Thursday, son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom DOTS of Abba
visited friends in Eddyville Wednes-
day and attended the social at the K.
p. hall Wednesday evening.
Miss Smell Of Boone, Rev. Decker
and Mr.. Hawk of Kirkville are In Ed
dyville attending the Sunday school
convention.
VIM. Walters OF Rock Island visited
friends in Eddyville this week.
VIM. O'Brien went to Des Moines on
Wednesday to visit his father who Is
seriously Ill.
Mrs Harry Davis of Hiteman is the
guest Of her friend Miss Jennie Tune.
C. C. Griffith left Thursday for ABB
erdeen, S. D., on business trip.
Mrs. J. NJ Crossen Is in Columbus,
Kans visiting relatives.
C. Garrett has gone to Montana and
win look at land in different parts OF
the west.
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CHARLTON.

c. N. Anderson, who had resided in
home In southwest Charlton Thursday
1norning at o'clock. after an extended
Illness with tuberculosis. He is sur
vived by his wife.
Miss Oreno Morse OF Des Moines is
visiting In this city with Mrs. Fred O..
Derrough and Mrs. ]. D. Beaman.
DR.. G. T. Brant departed Thursday
for 9 visit in Minneapolis, Mimi, with
his daughter Mrs. Bess Roberts. From
there he will go to Mayville, N. D., to
visit another daughter Edith, who Is
teaching there in the State Norman
college. He expects to be absent about
two months.
J. w. Reese has returned from Riv-
erton where he had been called by the
death Of his nephew.
Mrs. J. e. Riggs of Liberty township,
left yesterday for a visit with rela-
tives in Morrill,, Nebr.
VIM. Wilson Of near Newbern, has
gone to Coshocton, Ohio, for a visit
with relatives
Mrs. E. H Perry has returned from
Princeton, ILL.,. whore she was called q
few weeks ago by the fitness of her
brother whom she left greatly improv-
ed.
Noah Roberts left yesterday for
Gaiena. Mo-, where he expects to
trade for farm.
MrB. Villas, OF Chicago, who had been
visiting In Charlton at tho home Of
her brother Rev. Webster Hakes, re-
turned home last night
Oren B1rry. who was called home a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
BARTLETT HERE
TOOvERSEEW WORK
CONTRACTOR OF NEW POST.
) OFFICE VISITS BIG FEDERAL
JOB TODAY.

c. l., Bartlett Of Bartlett & King,
the contractors Of Cedar Rapids, who
have the construction of the new fed
eral building in charge Is In Ottumwa
today looking after the work Of cree
ton. Mr.. Bartlett states that the work
is moving along as fast as the firm ex-
pected it and said that the first floor
will soon be far enough along to per-
NIT of the other work. The iron and
steel work will be erected during the
winter months when the weather will
forbid masonry to be done. Carpenters
are making the frames for the laying
of the cement floor between the steel
floor beams. Much Of the granite is
set and some of the stone work has
been laid in position. The construc-
ton is being pushed by Dennis
Reardon and local Superintendent
Hopp rapidly to get all possible ac-
complished before freezing weather
stops much of the work.
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Or. PETERSON
ASSESSED A fine
CITY PHYSICIAN MUST PAY $500
FOR EXCEEDING THE
SPEED LIMIT.

City Physician A. H. Peterson was
assessed fine Of IS in Police Judge
Morrissey's court this morning for vio-
lating the city ordinance regulating
the speed of automobiles. The offense
for which DR.. Peterson was fined oc-
CURED on or around November l, the
charges being fled by Patrolman
Frank Harris, who declared that the
physician was going at the rate OF
twenty-eight to thirty miles an hour.
The case was heard before Judge Nor
rissey yesterday morning. He rendered
his decision this morning. City Ply
stefan Peterson Will probably take an
appeal to the district court.
Investigation by Chief Peter Gala
CHER has resulted in the bringing out
of the information that Newton Cooke
fair. the Kirkville farmer who myster-
iously disappeared Monday morning,
stayed at the Central hotel Tuesday
night. No trace has been secured Of
him since that time and 1t is believed
that he has left the state.
Police Judge Morrissey was very
lenient this morning. William Harri-
gan and A. L. Younkin were the two
lone Offenders before the magistrate.
both being charged with intoxication.
After hearing their stories Of it being
their first offense, he gave both their
liberty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
YOUNG JOCKEY
F|N0S new HOME
REV U. 3. SMITH LOCATES PLACE
FOR MASTER w; Il KELLER
&, At EAGLE GROVE.

& The career OF Master William Tog
gard Keller, the youth from Farming
ton, whom his former caretaker would
send to the reform school, was short
lived in the local home Of the Amer
lean Home Finding association. The
boys career there while it lasted
served only to impress the manage
ment with his good qualities. This
morning, accompanied by Rev. U. -
Smith. the head Of the association, ne
and another lad were taken to Eagle
Grove where homes for each have
been found on farms near that place
Rev. u. B. Smith when asked about
the bow whose induction into OttumwA
was unfavorable to his good name,
showed the high standing In which he
made himself felt by those in charge
at the local institution. He stated that
the boy is very intelligent and per.
feet little gentleman. Those who at
the court house few days ago were
impressed by the marked intelligence
Of the youth, and felt that he was
being unfairly treated, are pleased
with their success In having had him
accepted Ivy the local home. 1t Will
be remembered that this boy was said
nv Mrs. Jennie Ficktenmiller Of Farm
ington, with whom he was making his
home, to be incorrigible and possessed
Of an unusual degree of mean traits.
Among those recited by his accuser
was that OF driving another persons
team around q. portion Of Pennington
when sent to Sunday school. He
stated that he was nephew of the
famous jockeys Tod and Bob Sloane
and that he did some jockeying him.
self Rev. u. B. Smith Is hopeful that
the home found for the boy will bring
out the good qualities that he pos
sesses and Is confident that someone
will secure a good boy in taking the
lad.
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YOUNG Man BEATS
FATHER TO DEATH.
INDIANA FARMERS SON CON-
FEssEs HE cLUHRED PARENT
UNTIL UNCONSCIOUS.

Muncie, Ind, Nov. 19.-"I thought
he was dead. loaded the body into
the buggy and started for the old well.
l had the body propped up on the seat.
"On the way my father revived a
little and threw his arms around my
neck. Then l beat him over the head
again until he was quiet Just as /
was about to throw the body into the
WELL he groaned and gave a long
sigh"
This, according to the police, is part
of the signed confession of Benjamin
Smith. 20 years old, farmer, now in
the Muncie Jail. 1t was the climax OF
a remarkable recital OF murder.
Thursday night Smith, with blood on
his hands, staggered into the home OF
Oscar Shaw and told story Of having
been waylaid by highwaymen.
Smiths father was mysteriously
missing and suspicious were aroused
which led to his arrest. Under examin-
alton he finally said that he would
show the police where his father was.
QuarreIed Over Board.
He led the way to an abandoned
well and pointing, said: There he Is"
From the old we'll the police took
the body Of Charles Smith, his father.
The police learned that the father
and son had quarreled because the IA
Their wanted young Smith to pay board.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
VOLUNTEERS To
FEED CIT Us POOR
cAPT...IN AND MRS. HENDRICKS
ASK CITIZENS FOR MONEY
AND FOOD DONATIONS.

Following their old time custom, the
Volunteers of America will feed the
needy mothers and children of OF
tumwa Thanksgiving day They will
furnish bountiful dinner to those
who are unable to enjoy dinners OF
their own. Captain and Mrs. H. +.
Hendricks in charge OF the local
branch of the Volunteers of America
have, commenced soliciting provisions
and money from the citizens of Of
tumwa in order that the poor mothers
and children can enjoy. good dinner
Thanksgiving day Any donation in
the way of food or money will be
thankfully received and persons hay-
ing donations to make should call Cap
tain and Mrs. Hendricks by either
phone. The telephone numbers are
Iowa-1O9 Black. and Ottumwa- 82S-L.
The feeding Of the poor of the city on
Thanksgiving day has been in prac-
tice by the Volunteers each year and
last Thanksgiving several hundred
children and their mothers were given
warm dinners. The poor children and
their mothers will be gladly received
at the Volunteers Of America hall 1886
West Main street, Thanksgiving day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
CELEBRATE VICTORY
BY SUMPTUOUS DINNER

In settlement Of an election promise,
five girls from the several offices in
the court house were given q chicken
dinner at the county farm last even
ing. In the role Of chaperon co was
John Reinhard of the board of super
visors who furnished the carriage and
drove the team which served as con-
veyance from the court house to the
county institution north Of the city.
The party left the court house at 4
D. M, and did not return until late
hour last night. The occasion is the
talk Of the hour among the feminine
gender at the county building today
and their auditors are made to long for
a taste Of the splendid repast that was
served to the party by Mrs e. Lowen-
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Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.
A class Of seventeen boys has

A class Of seventeen boys has been
organized and meet every Wednesday
evening from GAS until 7:15 o'clock
at the Hayne street chapel and hold
bible class and study. They are study
ing the men who dare and Old Tesla
meqt heroes. This class consists OF
boys from 10 to 13 years of age.
Eugene Palmer has charge Of the
class. The members are John Styles,
Clarence Cline, Thomas Hadder, Clar-
ence Walker, Ralph Richie, Kennel
Baker, Lawrence Brown, Samuel
Brown, Earl Courtney, Archie Carnes,
Thomas Duly, Albert Fern, John
Lunkley, James Peters, Pearl Duly,
Melvin McFadden and Carl Melquist.
A class Of older boys meet at 7:15
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MEETING ENDED FRIDAY
Complete List Of Officers Elected at
Equal Rights Convention at
Corydon.

4 Corydon, Nov. 1s.-The state suf-
frage convention in session here on
Thursday elected following officers:
President, Mrs. H. K. Evans, Corydon;
vice president, Mrs. Rowena Stevens.
Boone; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
A. J. Eckerson. Des Moines; treasurer,
Mrs. Virginia Branner, Charlton; re-
cording secretary. Miss Minnie Littell,
Corydon member national committee.
Mrs. Mary Coggeshall Des Moines;
auditors, Mrs. Cora E. Keith, Des
Moines, and Mrs. T. r. Phillips, Perry;
executive committee, Mrs. W. G.. Har-
vison, Des Moines; DR.. Nina Wilson
Dewey, Des Moines and Mrs. Hanna
La Compile. Corydon; superintendent
church work, DR.. Nina Wilson Dewey,
Des Moines; superintendent press
work. Mrs. Mary Chambers, Boone,
and Mrs. Hanna La Compile. Corydon.
The following papers were read:
woman Suffrage In European Coun-
tries" Mrs. H. K. Evans; How Not
to Do IT, Mrs. Virginia Branner.
Charlton.
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few days ago by the illness Of his wife
returned to Mt Pleasant yesterday
where he is employed.
Mrs. Elijah Copeland and daughter
E1oise, returned last evening from a
few days visit with friends in Des
Moines.
Miss Jeanette Ostring returned
last evening from Avery where she
visited her cousin and attended a
party.
Clyde F'oltz, Of Danville. Ia, came
yesterday for visit at the home OF
his uncle J. c. Sincoa q
Mrs. Alonzo Williams of near
Lucas. returned home yesterday after
a visit Of several days with her son
Arthur Duntley and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Van Derley Of
Humeston came yesterday Off visit
with their daughter Mrs. Eli Gray.
Mrs. w. p. Brown Of Garden Grove,
has returned home after a visit OF
several days with her sister Mrs. Nan
Wilson.
VIM. Clayton, who has been the eff
ficient mail carried between the depot
and the post Office for eighteen and
one-half years, has resigned on ac-
count Of Ill health, and Frank Bean
has been awarded the contract.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
PROMINENT cLUBWoMAN
VISITS OTrUMWA.

Enroute to st. Louis, MRS Levi E..
Tracey Of Albany, Ore, spent yester-
day as q guest of her old friend, Mrs.
Sherman Nicholas, 231+ North Wa
pello street. Mrs. Tracey was for
merly of Chillicothe, Mo-, and is we'll
known among the Ottumwa club
women having appeared here at club
functions in the past. Mrs. Tracey
has for.a long time tai.en prominent
part in the federation of woman's
clubs. She left for st. Louis this
morning
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
HONOR JUDGE ROBERTS.
Fairfield Gave Banquet to Retiring
Jurist-2OO Members and
Friends Attend,

Friends Attend.
Fairfield, Nov. 1s-(Special. Judge
NJ. A. Roberts Of Ottumwa was the
guest of honor at an oyster supper
given Wednesday evening by the
members of the local Yeoman lodge.
Nearly 200 members and friends were
in attendance. Judge Roberts was the
principal speaker Of the evening and
made an address on the good qualif-
cations Of the order. He was preceded
by E. I. Stephenson, w. F. Morrissey,
foreman Of the Abba homestead, and
Fred Gilbert, overseer Of the Ottumwa
homestead.
Court has adjourned until Monday
morning when Judge Roberts will
again take up the work of the Novem-
Der term. The case of the city Of
Fairfield VS. T. j. Emry resulted in a
verdict in favor of the defendant. The
city claimed that Emry who is a dray-
man, violated city ordinance by
hauling baggage without license.
Emery was fined in Justice court but
appealed the case to the district court
He has since taken out the license re-
.Quired by the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
MILK WANTED!
Ship your whole milk to Ottumwa.
Pays better and is less work than run
ming separator.
Il We pay, the baggage charges. Write
or phone for prices.
Graham & Garretson MIX Co.

berg, who enacted the role OF hostess
in an admirable manner. Aside from
toothsome chicken, there were all Of
the usual accessories to bountiful
Thanksgiving day dinner. The party
consisted of the following young
women:
Misses Mary Price, Ellen Wilson,
Stella Oval Margaret Curran and,
Clara Peterson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22

and study until 7:45.5 These boys are
from 13 to 20 years Of age. They are
under the charge of T. D. Mahoney,
who is in the government employ at
John Morrell & Co. He is an old
teacher having served in that capacity
for the Brotherhood bible class of the
East End church.
The old chapel on Iowa avenue is
being remodeled and gymnasium
floor will be finished soon- These
classes and girls class will use the
building. Earl Paxton will be the
physical director for the boys classes.
All East End boys are invited to at
tend these classes for bible study and
gymnasium work.
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To st. Louis BY Boat.

Boone, Nov. 19.-(Special.) MIR.
Hurst Of Luther and his six sons have
started to st. Louis from here in a
boat. They will travel along the Des
Moines river to Keokunk and down
the Mississippi from there. A late
report from them say they are get.
ting along nicely
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
FIELD LEADS TRINITY
FELLOWSHIP CLUB.

Fitz Field was elected president OF
the Fellowship club Of Trinity church
last night in the business and social.
meeting of the club in the crypt Of the
church. The other officers elected were
j. w. Brown, vice president, and Sid
new Grove secretary. A delightful must
cal program under the leadership Of
James Swirles, was much enjoyed and
a lunch was served.
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HOLT HELPS SWEETHEART.

Des Moines, Nov. 19.-(Special) y
Because Max Holt, of Runnells loved
her dearly, Miss Lottie Shook Is free
to marry him today. She was an In
mate Of the Mitchellville industrial
school and the authorities would not
release her to wed. Holt got the fam
lily bible and exhibited 1t in the disc.
trict court here today, and through
habeas corpus proceedings secured the
liberty Of his sweetheart.
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PURCHASE LOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hall Buy Site for
New Home on Court Near
Marion Street.
The record Of transfer Of one of the
most desirable lots on North Court
street is shown in the recorders office
yesterday In which A. H. and Elma
Hamilton convey to r. and Lucy X.
Hall lot with part of lots 3 and s. The
consideration is $3,461.b4 and the prop
erty lies between Marion and Ottumwa
streets on the west side OF Court
street. Mr.. Hall contemplates erecting
a pretty residence on the site, which
will be in accord with the other hand
some properties in that vicinity.
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FUNERALS.

y . u. 81
The last sad rites over the remains
of Mrs. Margaret E.. Armentrout, who
died Thursday, were held from the
residence, 4O3 North Adella street, at
11:15 o'clock, and at the Davis Street
Christian church at noon today. Rev.
s. Isaac Elder conducted the services.
The remains were inferred in Shaul
cemetery.
A change Of hour has been made In
the funeral of Mrs. Depree Gainor,
whose death took place at the homo Of
her mother, Mrs. Amanda Yates on
Columbus street, yesterday morning.
The services will be held at the Yates
home at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Rev. John Pool, pastor Of the Main
Street M. E. church will be in charge,
and the singing will be under the d.
rection OF Burchard Peck. Interment
will be made in Shaul cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-22
CANDIDATES
FILE ACCOUNTS

The candidates who participated IN
the recent election and who failed to
file their expense accounts, are avail
ing themselves Of the short time left
them and complying with the law to-
day. Twelve more persons nave tneir
accounts on file today and the balance
of the candidates who failed to file this
afternoon are expected to do so before
tomorrow. The following additional
exnense accounts have been filed with
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SELLS 10 EARS OF CORN FOR Sos.
Iowa Growers Dispose Of Their Ex-
hibit After il Has Won $275
Ia PrizAs.

Council Bluffs Nov. 19.-Ten ears Of
corn grown by Wilson and Pierson, Of
Silver City, Ia, exhibited at the corn
show, in connection with the National
Horticultural congress here, were sold
to r. B. Wallace Of Council Bluffs for
s1O5, after having won s276 in prizes.
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Weekly Bank Statement

New York, Nov. 19.-The weekly
bank statement follows:
Loans decreased, $780, 900.
Deposits decreased, $2,716,000.
Reserve increased, $9,613,oO0.
Surplus increase, 10,202, 900.
Elk u. S. deposits increased, s10,30S,-
non
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p.or;. Woman wed. Expjorer

London, Nov. 19.-Mrs- Sumner
Clarke of Peoria. ILL.,. and Col. j. J..
Harrison, the African explorer were
married at st. Georges in Hanover
Square today. Many society people
Witnessed the nuptials.