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New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
Kindness of a Cyclone

nN another occasion, g L. E. G.-Old Sailor of the
~ Rails, as he signs himself running through
Western Kansas during season when constant
high winds and cyclones brought danger with every
trip He pulling important fruit tram of
twenty cars with order to land the consignment at
the point of delivery schedule time.
AS they pulled out of the terminal there every
evidence of bad weather, and the fireman stopped
shoveng coal long enough to remark that he guessed
they for another batch of trouble before they
reached the end of the division. BY the time they
had got fairly into the fiat country there mis-
taking the signs of storm of more than usual sever
ity. Not only did it begin to get dark but the clouds
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

place known as Pic
mic Grove, about
fifty miles distant.
1t was insufferably
hot, and before the
train had made
more than half the
distance clouds
began to gather,
and soon the sky
became black as
ink. Evidently an
exceedingly heavy
thunder storm
might be expected
at any time.
AT last it came,
a regular cloud
burst. The chill
dren in the train
thought only Of a
spoiled outing; but
the man in the cab
was seriously con-
sidering the posi-
bility of a wash
out and spread
rails.
As they swung
round a curve and
bore down on a
small station at a
speed of about
thirtv five miles an
hour, the engineer.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
A Strange Act of Providence

HOW remarkable some of the experiences of
II those who drive locomotives for any length of
time may be gathered from story of early days in
the West told by engineer not long ago in the
official organ of the Order of Railway Conductors
About twenty-five years ago, while working on
what was known as the P. NJ. & O. railway, which
through the eastern part of Missouri, he left
Tacoma about ten o'clock morning with train of
twelve heavily loaded passenger cars containing the
members of Sunday school bound for picnic at a
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

brakeman cant swim, it's up to to hustle to
Ramsay as quick as we know how and let the
dispatcher know what has happened. No time for
tomfoolery just now, though I'm much obliged just
the same"
The seventeen miles to Ramsay made in
eighteen minutes, and the warning message telling
that the Disco bridge had gone sent in. At
Chapleau they wondered what had happened, since
such a message came from the conductor and en-
gineer of No. at the station next beyond this very
bridge
In due course the conductor and engineer made
reports. Dams (Which has been read by the writer
of these lines, who knew him wel) dry, terse
statement of facts That of the conductor had more
of imagination and color. Both were forwarded to
the head office in Montreal, and little later Daniel
Fairbairn ordered to report at the office of the
general manager There he presented with
of the best gold watches money could buy,
which bore inside the case suitable inscription tes-
tfyng the gratitude of the company for his heroic
action. On his return to Chapeau another surprise
awaited him. The division superintendent had re-
ceived by express from Vancouver embossed ad
dress suitably framed from the passengers who had
reached the end of their journey, with request
that it be presented to Farbarn, together with the
purse of gold that accompanied 1t.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

The engineer reversed and did all in his power to
bring the train to stop; but he knew he could
not hope to bring up in time; the speed was too
Better stick to it" he shouted to his fireman.
Il mean to, was the answer God help us''
Scarcely had the words left his mouth when a bolt
of lightning more binding than any before flashed
directly in front of the engine followed by the ter
rife and peculiar crack of thunder which indicated
that the bolt had struck something. Engineer and
fireman half dazed and by the time they had
fully recovered their aStounded to dis
cover that they had passed the switch and were
still riding safely on the main line.
AS soon possible the train was brought to stop.
and both hurried back to discover what had hap
pened.
The fireman took off his cap "If that isn't what
they speak of as the act of God, | don't know what
ISL he said
The lightning had struck squarely between the
switch and the rail- forcing over the track, and SO
allowing them to pass in safety While the conductor
hurried back to the station to make report and call
for section men to make permanent repairs to the
SWITCH the pastor in charge of the eXcursiOnsts
listening to the story OF the engineer. At the end he
gazed at him curiOusly for a moment then said
quietly:
Yes, think we should all give thanks to
heavenly Father. By the way, your hair was black
when you combed it this morning, it not?'
"Certainly, answered the driver.
I'm afraid you won't find much black left there
now" said the clergyman. 1t has become almost
entirely white"
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

keenly on the lookout despite
the falling sheets of rain, was
Mortified to discover that the
switch for the siding was set
foul Probably a freight train
had used it and the brakeman
had forgotten to set it properly
after backing out his train.
To run over it meant a ter
rible disaster, and even the fire
man, feeling sure that his own
death was near, could only
whisper hOarsely, oh, the kids,
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
By Ernest F. McHugh
Drawings by Hubbard v. B. Kline

this man sought only his own
safety or hesitated with his duty
for one moment?
They lifted him, giant as he
was, on their shoulders, and
carried him to the dining car.
One of their number was a doc
tor, who set about bandaging
the face of the hero, much to
Dams disgust.
That's all right" said the
engineer; but first let's find
out whether they've sent a
brakeman back. It's no use our
escaping if the next fellow fol-
lowing is dumped into the
drink "
Assured that the conductor
had done his best by placing
three red lanterns on the bank
and leaving a trainman in
charge, Dan became only more
impatient of attention. Get
'em all aboard, gentlemen" D." he
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

A1O newspaper ever reported
N the deed of Dan Fair
hairn. which made his
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30
A. W. ENoCH, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE

Hbraham W, Enoch was born at Ris-
Ing Sun, Ind, on the Ohio river, March
d5. 1856. His mother having died when
he was about eight years old, his old
Scotch grandmother. Nancy Rollins,
saw to it that he was kept in school
until he was fourteen, at which time
he, with his father, came to Keokuk,
Iowa, then going into Illinois with his
uncle, Doctor Benson. Having to earn
by hard work the necessary amount Of
money for his education, he only re-
ceived common school education BY
his perseverance he became so eff
Gent that he was chosen principal Of
the high school at Dallas City, H., i'll
1877. The next year he was admitted
to the bar at Springfield. ILL.,. before
the supreme court Of that state, having
studied in law Office and taught
school four years before his admission
at the age of %. He moved to Alton,
Iowa, in 1878, and there took up the
practice of law. He was married to
Miss Emma Bagg and to this union
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Meies To Expend $4,000,

Keokuk. June 29-As q consequence
of the signing OF the river and harbor
bill by the president, orders have Jeen
received at the government locks and
drydock here for the building of many
new boats to be used in the improve
ment of the river, More than $4,000
will be expended here FOR improve
ments in the next year.
The order calls for three dredges
like the Etna. four quarter boats, three
fuel fats and forty poltoons
Major Meigs said thi1 morning that
1t would require at least year to
complete the work. 1t ill take some
time for the material to arrive, and as
soon as it comes a greatly increased
force of carpenters and laborers will
lie employed. e is not able to make
an estimate at the present time Of the
mum Jer that will be added, but the
work will require many men.
: Eight second lieutenants of the
United STATE; army are in Keokuk
the engineering projects in
this portion of the river. They will
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

two children We're born, Albert w.
Enoch, now an attorney in Chicago,
who graduated from the University of
Chicago, and Clara B. Enoch, who has
just recently graduated from the state
university Of Iowa. Mr.. Enocn was
elected prosecuting attorney in Union
county while resident of Alton. He
moved to Ottumwa in July, 1891. and
has since been successful lawyer at
the Wapello county bar.
He was twice elected county attor-
ney of Wapello county. He has been
an ardent Republican since ne wa;
old enough to vote. He has Stumped
the county and been active IN every
campaign since he has lived in Ottum-
wa, and while he is tenacious :Gr par
ty principles he has been for & square
deal and only asks that for himself.
Fe promises if nominated and elected
to perform the duties faithfully and
to all alike. He believes in
tic idea THAT the seats of the mighty
are the birthrigkts of the sons of
hone"
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Washington Has Oldest Mason Too.

Washington Has Oldest Mason Too.
Washington, June 29,-Several ar
ticles in state papers have appeared
and given accounts Of the Oldest mem
Der Of the masonic fraternity in Iowa.
These articles take in too much tor
ritory, or not enough, for Washington
has resident. the oldest member OF
the fraternity In the state, in the per-
son Of William Round. He has been
a member OF the masonic order tor S.
years. Mr.. Round WAS born in Woos-
ter county. Maryland, January IL, 1892
and moved TO Ripley county, Indiana
in 1886. He was made a mason IN
June, 1s45, in Napoleon lodge, No. 10
at that place. The following were the
officers at that time: David Liudley,
w. M. /; John L. McKasson, s. W;
Aaron Pulver. J.W.; and Miles Men
denhall, secretary. He moved to
Washington county, this state, in the
spring Of 1856 and at once affiliated
with Richmond lodge, No. 90, located
at that time In Richmond, and served
in that body faithfully, filling many Of
the important offices. In August 1895
he moved to washington, bringing his
membership to washington lodge, No.
26. Mr.. Ronud has been an active
citizen Of this country since taking up
his residence. He is republican in
politics and of the "standpat" school,
He is living retired life in his beauti-
full home in the west part of town. Can
the good people of Iowa beat this
record?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

Brown. under the firm name of Sloan,
Work & Brown, a. firm that command
ed leading parctice in the southeast
ern part of the state. In 1883 Mr.. Work
removed to Ottumwa and the firm
was continued for many years under
the same name, until Judge Sloan was
reelected to the bench. The firm main
tanned offices in Keosauqua and OF
tumwa. In 1894 Mr.. Work formed a
partnership with John w. Lewis I'M
der the firm name of Work & Lewis.
Afterwards, in 1899, this firm was dis
solved when Mr.. Works son, Emmett
Work, became member of the firm
under the firm name of v.E &
Work. Mr.. Work enjoys n ss15 the
reputation of an able tris' .H."et but
of safe and reliable co..j,A~,.; and
adviser. If nominated and elec1ed Mr..
Work will bring his large experience
and many years of the study and
practice Of the law to the service OF
the people upon the bench.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

w A. Work was born in Jefferson
county and has always been a resident
Of the state and lifelong Republican,
He was raised on farm and there
laid the foundation for sound consti-
tuition In 1863 he entered the United
States navy and was member of
Admiral Porter's Mississippi feet.
After his return from the U. S.
service, he graduated at Iowa Wesley
an university at Mt. Pleasant in the
class Of 1857. While principal Of the
schools at keosauqua, Iowa, he enter
ed the law Office Of Hon. Robert Sloan
and was admitted to the bar in 1869,
since which time he has been eontin-
ually and very successfully engaged
in the practice of law. When Judge
Sloan was elevated to the bench, MI.
Work succeeded to his law practice.
In 1882 Judge Sloan, upon retiring
from the bench, became member of
the law firm then known as Work &
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Katherine Mahoney as passengers.

Katherine Mahoney as passengers.
G. V. Frasier with A. Fl. Nelson
James Cullen and w. +. Raber as pas
sengers
Thomas Santeen with George Cline
Robert Shanal1an and James V. Cur
ran AS passengers. .2
J. A. Phillips with Simon Clark, c. c
Porter, J. F. Weber and Lawrence D
Martin, f3
T. P. spilnan with Frank Simmons
II. L. Waterman and John Simmons
AS passengers and Tom Spilman at the
wheel.
Fred Dings with J. H. Cremer, John
Peach, ]. G. Meek and E. G. Dougherty
as passengers.
G. c. Thomas with Calvin Manning,
&C.. A. Wellman and G. A. Comegys as
passengers.
Henry Phillips with ]. B. Sax, Ira
Myers. F. M. Hunter. George Haw. Jr..
FL C. Merrick and f. G. Moon as pas
sengers.
g. p Brown with Or. w. F. Creath,
Walter McNett and B. A. Hand as pas
sengers.
A. B. Williams with O. l.. Shadford,
]. H.. Anderson and Pete Leinhauser
as passengers.
hill and M. Schwarz as passengers and
Merle Edwards at the wheel.
w. Fl. Heating with Mrs. Heating, ].
B. Mirgon and Harry Throne as pas
sengers.
T. D. Foster with w. G. T'sdale and
f. A. Work AS passengers and VIII
Foster at the wheel
DR.. j. a. Hull with DR.. f. B. Howell
as passenger.
Seneca Cornell with Mrs. Cornell
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Cook as pas
sengers.
Notes Of the Trip.
The baptising Of a woman in Skunk
river near Ollie arrested tile gaze Of
the Ottumwa tourists on the way to
Keota. While the unique ceremony was
in progress, the hanks Of the river
were lined with friends and relatives
of the woman being baptised. The GER
emory was performed in the middle OF
the river and the minister was COM
pailed to have assistance in carrying
the woman to shore. she having faint
ed
Booster who met any difficulty on the
trip to Keota Two inner tubes were
employed on the trip. The return
journey however, passed without a
rnishap. end Mr.. Dinss made up for
the lost time over the straightway
roads.
F. P. Barton and party continued on
to Iowa City from Keota. They will
visit in that place for two days.
The buffalo and horse farms near
Keota were visited by some of the
Ottumwans.
All the visitors remarked on the
splendid display Of hospitality shown
by the residents of Keota,
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The BOOSTERS
ENJOYED TRIP
Continued From Page ~

by Marshal r. c. Hamilton, the talent
ed lady musicians and the Keota Kon-
cert band, a parade was formed OF
automobiles and pedestrians and pro-
coded to the park just a short distance
from the center of town. Here socia-
bility reigned supreme during the en-
tire afternoon. After repeated calls
Of Manning, Manning" Calvin Man
ming Of this city was prevailed upon
to address the large gathering. Mr..
Manning first complimented Keota
upon the splendid hospitality shown
the visitors and then in brief man
ner demonstrated what good results
come from an interurban railroad line
that connected two cities like Iowa
City and Ottumwa, and tapping such
splendid towns as Keota. He contra
dicted the impression that interurbans
hinder instead of help the smaller
towns, and in giving concrete ex-
ample of this, told Of a farmer who
had contributed 5000 to the Abba
Hiteman interurban. This man at
frst could not be convinced that the
line would rebound to his benefit"
said Mr.. Manning, "but this idea was
not long lived. His farm was valued
at 445 per acre before the line was
built. In fourteen months afterwards
this farmer refused the sum of $65 per
acre for this land. The interurban
builds up every thing with which it
comes in contact. It adds to business
all along the line. The merchant,
manufacturer land owner and small
retail dealer can afford to brow his
contribution towards an enterprise
that will benefit all, and in conclusion
want to say to you farmer-cap-
talists to do your part and when the
road is built bring your wives anu
families to that splendid moral city
in southeastern Iowa, Ottumwa, and
give them an uplift that they will
never forget"
Iowa Cityans Talk.
Mayor Edward Gilbert of Keots
was then called for. and after bidding
the visitors hearty welcome to his
town, he proceeded to name E. E.
johnson of Iowa City as chairman of
the afternoon. Mr.. Johnston in accept
ing the Craftsmanship congratulated
Keota upon It's splendid town, and
then humorously told of the unique
meeting that was then in progress
f1STS We are, sdtd NC, Ill TIE very
heart of Iowas richest territory,
famed far and wide for it's horses. We!
came here by automobile and are here
for the purpose of putting aside both
the horse and the gasoline car for
their betters, an interurban."
Mayor Ralph Otto of Iowa City was
the first speaker. The chief executive
of the northern terminal of the pro-
posed Iowa City-Ottumwa interurban
railroad. acknowledged the great hos
pitality shown and expressed the hope
that the time would not be far distant
when Keota people would be convey
ed to his city in the interurban. and
he with other Iowa Cityens would have
an opportunity of being the hosts. Mr..
Otto reviewed what Iowa City had
done In the past to aid the Cedar Rap !
ids-Iowa City interurbsn and the DAY.
City line, and promised a |
greater exhibit of energy and cash |
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

The object Of the special session Is to
try the injunction case Armstrong and
Simmonds. George Reel and Joe Paul
Inc are defendants in the suits begun
yesterday.
Marriage licenses were granted on
Monday to Evan T. Huwelfs, % and
Mrs. Amelia Faust. 81, Oske'o0sa; to
Jas. A.. Monroe, 50, and Margaret
O'Hara, %, Abba and to Robert
Burns, "a and Mona Morrison, 80.
]. D. Webb Is on the sick list this
week.
Miss Fiossie Clark went to Cedar
Fails yesterday morning to attend the
summer session Of that institution.
The official board Of the Methodist
church met last evening to attend to
some important business
The bachelor GLASS of the First M. p.
church held picnic at the city park
last evening,
Cards announcing the marriage Of
Miss Effie Robertson formerly OF this
place to Joseph r. Stanchf1sld of Hiv-
orside, Calf, Wednesday June 20 at
2: &c p. m.
The county and state teachers en-
aninations closed Saturday. A number
Of teachers took the examination.
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All persons who have come into
close contact with Mr.. Hunter and
really know him, know he is we'll fitted
for and suited to judicial work His le-
gal learning and his experience at the
bar are ample: his common sense and
his practicability in affairs are above
the average; his industry is unflag-
ging: his temperament is judicial and
his integrity of character is beyond
question. He is only trif1e over fifty
years of age; is ambitions, and should
he be placed on the bench he will UNI
ceasingly labor to honorably earn for
himself the title of an able and impair,
tial judge.
He was born and raised on farm
in Van Buren, county. When a young
men he went into the law Office OF
Trimble & Carrothersi at Bloomfield,
and there studied law for two years
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

under the personal direction OF the
late Judge H. H. Trimble, one of Iowa's
greatest and most practical lawyers,
He afterwards took the regular law
course at Iowa City, graduating in
1882. Thereupon for few years he
had charge of the Office of the clerk
Of the federal court at Council Bluffs,
where he had and improved the OPP
poruntities to see and learn the prac-
tical workings of a court of justice,
presided over by such eminent jurists
as Judges Love and Shiras. Since
about 1900 he has all the time been en-
gagged in the active practice of the pro-
fession since 1892 in Wapello county.
In character, ability, learning, ex-
perience, temperament, habits and
OF mind, he is well equip
ped for the bench.
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Articles Of Incorporation n.

Des Moines, June 29.-The following
articles of Incorporation we're filed
with Secretary off State Hayvard this
morning.
The Colesburg Cooperative Cream.
cry company of Colesburg, capital
stock $4,000; incorporators, Marion c..
Miller. C. w. Strader, Robert A. Gull,
G. A. Dodge, J. A. Smith, Herman
Woeste, L. A. Oldham. John Nobel.
and Ed Irmscher.
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Thomas Forbes and wife of near
Kilbourne visited Thursday at the
John Watts home.
The Wiley girls spent Saturday ut
Bonaparte
Misses Hazel and Mildred Miller at
tended picnic near keosauqua on
Thursday.
Gale VOLTS oldest son is on the sick
list.
Miss Mary HOFFMAN attended the
funeral of Mrs. Davis in Birmingham
Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

Emmett Noble and family left in
their auto for their ranch in Kansas.
They will go by way of st. Louis and
Kansas City. The ranch consists of
75o acres, 300 of which are In wheat
A special session OF the district court
orened here Monday morning with
Judge D. NJ. Anderson on the bench.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30

spend two or three weeks here and
will make thorough study of the
locks, the canal and the Keokuk-
Hamilton dam.
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Ash Grove is going to have a big
celebration Monday.
Ruel Cox and family returned to
their home Monday after spending
several days at the Fletcher home.
Aaron Leonard and wife spent Sum
day at Walter Rudd's.
Rev. Altheide filed his appointment
here Sunday.
Jesse Hunt and family of Bunch
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-30
Martin Furniture
( Carpet Co.
234EastMa
Are You Looking
For a Snap?

We are offering you one. If you are
looking for wedding gift, birthday
gift or any other kind of remember
ance, come and see us. We are offer
ing our entire stock of the most
beautiful line of hand painted china
fancy china. fine glass ware. art
pottNry, lamps, dinner sets, toilet
sets, in fact every thing that goes to
make up complete china store at
rediculously low prices.
We must close out our entire stock
by August /. Don't wait come now.
We can't help but please You and
we know that the gift will please the
recipient Lay by your presents for
future use.
Visitors cordially invited
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Colonel Mahln Goes to Amsterdam.

Colonel Mahin Goes to Amsterdam.
Muscabine, June 2S,-Announce-
ment is made that Colonel Frank w.
Mahin, who is well known in this city
will leave for Amsterdam Holland.
July list. Colonel Mahin recently re.
ceived a deserved promotion in the con
sular service having been appointed 70.
record there was most excellent, his
consul at Amsterdam. Mr.. Mahin has
been stationed at Nottingham, Eng
land for number of years and his
services merited the recent promo
ton His wife does not intend to join
him at his new post for month or So.
Mr.. Mahin is looking forward to his
arrival at Amsterdam with pleasure,
for the position is one which offers
greater opportunities than that for.
merly occupied by him.
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spent Sunday at C. F. Browns.
Russell Ross had the misfortune tt
fall from wagon and break his arm
Sunday morning.
John Wolfe and wife were recent
visitors at the August home.
Some Of the young people from here
attended the exercises at Union
chapel Sunday night
Rev. Black preached at the M. T.,
church Sunday night.
Mae Albright worked at the central
office last week.
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