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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
TWIN SISTERS TO .
BATTLE IN court
UNIQUE WILL or FATHER COM
PELs DAUGHTERS TO
MARRY.

Sioux City, Nov. lit may be a
I, case of twin sister against twin sister
in the district court if Myrtle Benish
fails to become bride by December
2, and she says there is no prospect
of such move on her part.
The will of Burton Benish, who died
on October 20 at his farm in Wood
bury county, was filed for probate in
the district court yesterday. He leaves
an estate valued at about $4,000 to
be divided equally between his two
twin daughters, Myrtle and Mary, in
case they are married before Deem,
Der 2, 1910, when they will be Is Yeas
of age. The will is dated September
16, 1910. Benish recently came to
Woodbury. county from South Dakota.
where he purchased considerable land.
His home had been in Pittsburg, Pa,
and his daughters are there with an
aunt. His intention had been to make
a home for them on bis farm here,
their mother being dead.
BY the terms of the will, IL neither
of the daughters are married by their
twenty-dfth birthday they are each to
receive only $4,000, the remainder OF
the estate going to Pittsburg charity
If only one is married she is to re-
ceive the entire estate, with the ex-
ception of $4,000, which goes to the I'M
married sister.
1t is declared at the court house
that Miss Myrtle Benish is in cores
pondence with a Sioux City attorney
relative to contesting the will, her sis
ter having become bride short time
before her father died
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
THRUST.

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Thomas Ruckman, b42 West MAIL
street, Ottumwa, Iowa, says:
About four years ago SUFFERED
from backache and other symptoms Oh
kidney complaint. Headaches caused
me much annoyance and a distressing
kidney weakness was in evidence
Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
I procured a box at Sargent's drul
store and I had not used them Iona
before / improved. At that time A
publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pill
and l am now pleased to confirm my
former statement. recommend THU
remedy in the highest terms"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
RIcHLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Stalker, who
have been visiting relatives in Marys-
vile, Tenn, have arrived at home
much pleased with their trip.
Miss May Rambo who visited rela-
tives here has returned to Packwood
where she is teaching school.
| Joe Orr and wife of Trinidad, Colo,
have been visiting relatives in this
city and vicinity.
Frank Greiner and r. p. McCarty
have returned from their auto trip to
Chicago.
The Richland Poultry association
met Monday night to adjust their
premiums and arrange for their ex-
hibition in December.
Mrs. George Trigg who was over to
Ottumwa has arrived at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Steele were
over to Martinsburg Monday attend
ing the funeral of their grandmother
Day.
A. L. Swank Of Butler, O.. is here
enjoying visit with his brother Ed
and WIFE,
Mrs J. b. Fox of Brighton is visit
ing relatives here.
Clayton Brady of Washington came
over election day to spend a few
hours at home.
Mrs. Laura Green has returned from
a three weeks engagement to sing
for a protracted meeting at the
Christian church in Lancaster.
Neil Callister went to Chicago the
first of the week.
The members of the w. G. r. U. bet
for business this afternoon with Mrs.
Aldo Drummond.
Mrs. Dena Keck has moved to Cedar
Falls to be near her daughter Mrs.
Mathes.
John Coffman started for Ohio to
visit relatives.
Mrse. l.. E. Tracy of Alabama, Ore,
have been visiting relatives in town.
VIM, Schreiver who has been In
business here for nearly thirty years
departed Tuesday evening for Moline,
ILL.,. where he will reside near his
daughter and oversee his business.
Miss Lottie Roop who was an Ollie
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

$10O. Other farmers pledged smaller
amounts but on the suggestion Of
Mayor Hartman, this method of pro-
cedure was done away with and a
committee composed of Mr.. Abegg,
and Fred Jones was appointed to see
the farmers along the route and see
how much they would subscribe for
the improving of the road. The OF
tumwa and Abba enthusiastics prom
ised that they would aid in the work
ing by subscribing to the funds
The Ottumwans were conveyed to
Blakesburg In the machines of G. B.
Baker, Major T. P. Spilman, w. H.
Heating, Roy Stevens, e. Webb Phil
lipi, G.. G. Thomas, Joseph Dain, Mar
tin B. Hutchinson and Charles Wellman.
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Tri-Weekly Courier
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
From Thursdays Daily.
lesasaam sells the best watches.

From Thursdays Daily.
Noaslaam sells the best watches
Attacking machine would make fine
Christmas present. Sargent has them
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bridger of Bloom
ineton Ill, are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. VALLEY 113 South
Ransom street.
Peter Valley 113 South Ransom
street has returned home after an OK.
tended visit through Illinois.
Miss Clara Abegg of Blakesburg
visited South Side friends today be
tween trains enroute to make her
future home in New Orleans, La.
Mrs. "A u. Smith, 4Os Miner street,
left this morning for visit in Blakes-
burg.
Blacklegoids and blacklegine at
sargent's.
Miss Clara Holiday, ia North
Moore street, has gone to Seymour
for few days visit with friends.
Miss Rose Walker and Mrs. Myrtle
Walker, Of Blakesburg, have returned
home after visiting at the home OF
Mrs. B. F. Black, 315 Finley avenue
The shoe question is sure to be Of
interest to you, the style quality and
price being all important. We look
after your interest in the best man
ner possible, you will do well to
watch us, Church Shoe Co.
j j. 4 Z ( -
Rexall cherry bark cough syrup at
Eargent's.
Mrs. @. Blanchard, of Mason City,
left yesterday for Blakesburg, after
visiting at the home of Mrs. ]. E. Will
hams. 624 Sheridan avenue.
Miss Clara Lathrop, Of Bidwell and
Mrs. NJ. ]. Smith, 421 South Willard
street, were in Eddyville yesterday to
attend the funeral of Isaac Herren.
Mrs. P. A. Pitcher, who resides
south Of the city, is in Eddyville for
i few days visit with friends.
Mrs. II. Peppers, of Hynes, has re-
turned home after visiting at the home
pf w. NJ. Evans, ia South Jefferson
street.
New talking machine records at
Eargent's.
Rev. Thomas Brown solemnized a
wedding at the court house this morn
ing at IL o'clock, when John H. Carter
Ind Miss Mabel Welsh were married.
Mrs. Edgar Downey, 54s West Main
street, is in Hynes for few days
visit with friends.
Miss Ethel Roth OF Fairfield, has re-
turned home after visiting at the home
pf Miss Margaret Herrick, 343 North
Market street.
Mrs. ]. johnson and daughters
Misses Kate and Louise, 901 East Sec
rnd street left yesterday for Bidwell.
Talking machines $3.50 to 5000 at
Bargent's.
Miss Grace Talbert of Mystic, has
returned home after visiting at the
home OF Mrs. v. Peck, 1912 North Wa
pello street.
Miss Lenora Gustavison of Hedrick,
returned home yesterday after attend
Z Ing the funeral of George Chadwick.
Mrs. A. Brewington, of Des Moines,
has returned home after visiting at
The home of Mrs S. NJ. Anthony, 1912
Bertha street.
Oscar Steers and Rittie Steers is
The name of a couple who obtained a
marriage license yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. M S. Fredrickson of Des
Moines, has returned home after visit
Ing at the home of Mrs. Charles Peter
4 son, 431 East Fourth street.
Talking machine needles six cents
(6c) per hundred at Sargent's.
-:o:-
from Fridays Daily.
Mrs. Clyde Pond, 100 South Vine
street, left yesterday for Lucas for a
lew days visit with friends.
Mrs. George Arnold, S27 West Main
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
STORM LAKE HAS BOOM YEAR.
Citizens Have Spent over $4,000 ir
Improving Their City During
Past Twelve Months

Storm Lake, Nov. 11.-Storm Lake
citizens have spent over $4,000 in
improving their city during the past
year. The most marked improvement
is that of city sewer system, costing
$4,000. The canning company has also
spent $4,000 in rebuilding their fac
tory. Other noticeable improvements
are: City grocery company, brick store
$4,000; addition to st. Mary's church,
$4,000; Brader & Son, garage, $4,000;
tBuena Vista Creamery, $4,000; cleo
trio light plant, improvements, $4,000;
harness shop, $500; c. Nicholson,
barber shop, $4,000 The building OF
residences has not been neglected.
During 1910, % dwellings, costing on
an average Of $4,000 each, have been
erected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
Pianos and Organs
Repaired Right
]. H. Rheen1
100 W. Main

visitor few days has returned home
Everything passed off quietly hero
on election day The voters were not
all out but Congressman Kendall re-
ceived 207 votes Hamilton, SO. Gov.
Carroll received 22s and Porter 6S.
Mrs. Arch Reed Of Morning Sun Is
spending a few days here with the
Jas. Greenlee family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
Dedicate Church.

Drakesville, Nov 1.-THE new
Methodist Episcopal church miles
northwest Of here. on the Drakesvflle
circuit will be dedicated Sunday Nov.
10. District Superintendent Smith will
Bring we'll filled dinner baskets and
worship with use. Cray Jones, pas
tor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

The common early signs Of weak :
ened kidneys are backache, lame back,
rheumatic pain, neuralgia, sharp pains
when STOPPING or lifting, nervousness,
drawn features. dark circles around
the eyes. dizzy spells. tired-out state.
|despondency.
And there are usually disturbances
|of the urine-too frequent passages,
|scanty passages with scalding or burn
ing pain, dark colored. heavy urine,
having to get up at night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
cIiffIand Chapel Announcements.

Sunday school at $3.50 p. m. servicea.,
for preaching and devotion at p. M
Eugene Palmer Of the Y. M. G.. A. Sec
retarial force will have charge OF the
Meeting and deliver the address. There
is certain to be helpful meeting
where Mr.. Palmer leads. Everybody
welcome at these meetings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

Mrs. M. j. Holtsinger. and grandson,
Delbert, of Peoria, ILL.,, are visiting at
the home of Mrs. Lee Duree, $40 West
Second street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

Men, women and children have bad
backs, when the kidneys are sick.
Especially do older folks suffer with
bad kidneys. for the kidneys are the
hardest worked organs Of the body,
and an active life often wears them
out before there are any other signs
of advancing age.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

Learn the early warnings of sick
kidneys and then it will be easy 10
take any trouble in the beginning
and with Doan's Kidney Pills, to make
Ia quick and lasting cure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
Miller Chapel Announcements.

There was good attendance at the
chapel last Sunday afternoon. The
pastor preached on the New Birth
and the Baptism Of the Spirit" He has
begun series Of sermons on the Holy
Spirit. He was also present at the
Tuesday evening prayer meeting.
Stephen Belger had charge OF the
meeting. There was large attendance
and ny<took part in the services.
Sunday school at p. m. Sunday.
Services for devotion and preaching at
8 p. m. The pastor will preach on the
subject THE Baptism Of the Spirit.
Prayer meeting Tuesday evening at !
o'clock. Bring your bibles with you.
Everybody welcome at these services.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12
JUST LIKE

The sharp twinge of pain in the
small of the back that strikes you after
any sudden twist or awkward move
ment. tells Of weak. sick infiamed kid
neys.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-11-12

Miss Augusta Cough of Chicago and.
Mrs. Charles Vandruff of Oakland, Ia,
have returned to their homes after o
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. r-s.. Cough,
119 West Fourth street.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
ST. MARY'S SCORES
VICTORY ON TRACK
Student Athletes of Red and
Blue Defeat Stanford Fresh
men by Fair Margin

st. Mary's college students scored a
track victory over the Stanford fresh
men yesterday. The points in the
track meer held in st. Mary's stadium
were apportioned as follows: St.
Mary's, 5S 1-s, stanford, 542-S.
The summaries:
Wilcox IS second Starrett Is. NJ third.
Time. 10 10.
22o low hurdles-won by Kern is.l: Hughes
e.: M.l second o'Connell Is. Nd third. Time.
40 high hurdles Won by Kern 81. Hughes
Is. NJ second. Hill tSD third Time II
20 yard dash-Won by Starrett Is M An-
"a 1-5.
40 yard dash-won by Martin Is. NJ. Lewis
tsse second Snyder Is. third Time. sc 10.
$50 yard dash-Won by Leman (S,l aud Fer
Time 2:14
Mile rull-won by Price (sl. Burke IS Nj
second. Scholten IS. M third. Time. 4;54.
Broad jump-Won by Starrett IS Mh Hill
Isl second, Dickson IS. NJ third. Distance
70 feet e1a inches.
High Won by Argabrite (s) and Ho-
rine tS.). Armstrong IS. NJ third. Height )
feet inches.
Pole vault-won by Dickson (Sv NJ. Walker
Is, NJ and Stevens Isl second. Height 10 feet
Hammer throw-won by Bonnetti is. NJ
Wheat Is. M second Lawrence Isl third
Distance 1913 feet.
Relay raee-won by Andrews, Wilcox, Leman
and Kern of Stanford. Time. 40.
Ofncials-Scott. referee and starter; Simpson
and Roth, judges at finish: Brady and Doran
field judges: Molloy. clerk of course: Mccarthy
and Diavila scorers; Donovan. timer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27

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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
ATHLETIC CARNIVAL
PLANS MATURING
Many Novel Features viii Be
Seen al Gaelic Clubs Bene=
tit Affair

Preparations are under way for a
unique athletic festival to take place
toward the end of April in the Audito-
rum The people behind the project are
the members of joint committee rep
resenting the original Gaelic dancing
club and the athletic association Of Sa-
cred Heart college.
Joseph f. kelleher, the president of
the original Gaelic dancing club, is
chairman of the committee of arrange
ments. The proposed indoor games may
be participated in by the Public
Schools athletic league, the Acadamic
league, the Catholic colleges, the Olym-
pic club, the Gaelic athletic club and
the Catholic Schools athletic league.
The regular athletic features of the
evening will alternate with exhibition
and competitive dances.
The funds received from the carnival
viii go TO the science society of Sacred
Heart college.
Prominent among the former stu
dents sf Sacred Heart college who are
working for the success of the big car
nival is James p. Reilly of the class of
'0S. Reilly is a member of the execu-
tive committee and chairman of the
subcommittee on entries. During his
student days he was distinguished in
athletic affairs and he is now men,
ber of the dancing club.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
SIPOlrLIGM1rS
ON S[pOIR rs

Maurice Savers the veteran lightweight is
anxious 70 come 10 the coast and clash Will,
seems TO improve with age. for his fights around
Philadelphia recently have been clever perform
ances. He has beaten Henry Pit. Willie Moody
and Joe Hirst Sayers pat up good exhibitions
here against Johnny Murphy and Lew Powell.
Spider Kelly thinks that Tommy Mccarthy is
the coming lightweight The clever second was
astonished al the performance of the local lad
clares the Spider lie can hit is extremely
clever and is game to the core.
George Bunker. who managed the crack Cali
Ewing for the position 10 handle the san Fran
cisco team of the State Ieague Bunker knows
the game and is popular with. the fans.
George Strange-what was weight of Ketehel
when he fought Johnson Answer-Ketcheli
weight about 1J9 pounds.
John d. McNamara. Colusa-TIoy do Won fvrra
percentage In baseballs Answer-Add the games
won and games lost and divide games won by
the total.
George W. McElwaine L. $ s PensacoIa
Who the lightweight champion when Cans
and Nelson fought at Goldfeld. Answer-The
title held and retained by Cans Nelson
won the title by knocking out Cans on fuly
Edward T. Carson city-can the catcher step
over tho home pla tc while a batter is In the
box IN cDdesvor to catch a man stealing home
from third Answer--Yes.
Subscriber Redding-A bets 4 that the Nelson
Noigast fight would NOT go 40 rounds Which
wins, Answer--A wins. The fOrtieth round
would not have been finished until the gong
sounded for the end Of the round
Suiscriber-IIow many times did Tanrforl
and johnson fight: Answer-They fought one
battle. johnson won l5 round decision on
April 26 1906. AT Chelsea. Mass
=. B.-Wh8f the ages Of Jeffries and
Johnson Answer-Johnson born March 81
1878 IedrieS Aprl Ia 1870
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
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The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
College Girls Meet In
Athletic Contests
[ Special Dispatch 10 The Call !

OPeCfdt DiSpdtch. 10 4 nc I all
BRKELEY. Feb. 26.-Women sath-
Ietes at the University of California
came before the college public today
in a series of athletic contests. Boat
ing. fencing. tennis and basket ball
contests We're held between the differ
ent class teams
In the morning the freshman women
took first -honorss in the regatta ,on
Lake Merritt. covering the course in
; z minutes Their crew consisted of
Harriet Robinson. stroke: Vincenta
Moorhead. bow; Irua Kendrick. cox
swain. The junior crew crossed the
finish second. with the seniors and
sophomores finishing third and last,
respectively.
The lower classmen we're also sue
cessful on the basket ball courts a
team from the freshman and sophomore
classes defeating the junfor-senior
players by a score of p to S. The win
ming team lined up as follows: Goals.
Harriet Judd, Matte Hines Daisy
Newly Elizabeth May substitute;
guards, Ruth Dennen, Edna McCoIlum
May Crystal. Eva Byrne substitute:
centers, Ciennie Gard. Anna Kidder.
Grace Hamilton, Romano Reed sub
stitute.
In the tennis matches the class
teams did not finish the tournament.
but Miss Hazel Hotchkiss in an ex-
hibition game with Miss Coda Myers
of San Francisco won both sets from
her opponent in 6-1. 6-3 style
The fencing carnival resulted in
Miss Italia de Jarnette's being de-
clared the winner.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
Sporting News
TOURNEY IS DOWN
TO SEMIFINAlS
Cutter and NOurSe HandiIy Our
play Weihe and Adams in
the Doubles
By GRANT SMITH

One seminal match was played yes
terday in the handicap doubles tourns-
ment at the California tennis club. Harry
Weihe and Sherwood Adams We're
beaten by B. F. Nourse and George Cut
ter in straight sets. The score was
81. 6-3. The winners received a
handicap of owe Is. which with their
superior steadiness enabled them To
win quite handily. The old timers
showed flashes of their former skill
but they were not as sure OF their
strokes as formerly. Cutter and Nourse
are strong combination under handi-
cap conditions and will be hard 10 beat
in the finals today.
Play was resumed by the women.
players at the park in their handicap
singles tournament for the Radke cup
Yesterday. As a result of the DAYS
play Miss Vodden. Miss Gully and Mrs
Herndon reached the finals. while Miss
Coryn and Miss JOOst will fight it out
for the fourth place.
The San Francisco call., 1910-02-27
BARBARIANS HARD
PRESSED FOR WIN
Stanford Soccerifes Surprise
Their More Experienced
Rivals by Speedy Game

Playing almost as good an article Of
football as their more experienced op-
poneIs, the Stanford soccer team lost
to the Barbarians yesterday afternoon
by the close score of 6 to T. The game
was played at the Presidio athletic
grounds. The showing of the cardinal
team was a surprise. With only a few
weeks of practice, the students gave
the experienced Barbarian players an
argument that the locals will not for
get for a long time.
Three minutes after the start. Harry
Elliot went through the opposing de-
fense and scored clever goal. but the
Stanford boys We're not long in equal
izing, fast shot from the foot of
Maloney finding the desired billet.
TEen, to the surprise of the fans, the
students forged into the lead, Hub
bard scoring from a scrimmage.
The Stanford boys were the guests
OF the Barbarians at a banquet in the
evening.