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Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
EAST WOODSTOCK

Francis Yetter visited his two daughters in New York city last week. He also spent a few days in Buffalo with his son.in nlaw, Frank Briggs, who returned home with him, return inc home this week with Mrs. Briggs and son Charles who have been spend- ing several weeks with her parents.
 Harley Foster left Sunday for Narra- gansett Pier where he has secured em- ployment on farm.
 Oliver Lowe and William Richard son spent the Fourth at AaITagahse1t Pier returning Wednesday.
 Mabel Harris returned Sunday from the Dav Kimbal hospital. having un- dergone an operation for appendicitis.
 Mrs. C. E. Pike returned Saturday from i've weeks visit with relatives Tn Fitzwilliam, N H., Winehendon, Worcester. Fitchburg, Milford ana Walpole, Mass. -
 Tntil further notice the library VIII he omen from 3 until Tuesdays.
 Clifford Jordan and wife of Webster ,,,ere guests of H. NJ. Giffordiand Wlle several days this week.
 ID. Sanger, Mrs. NJ. B. Morse, U. l.. Upham and Ethel Upham LOOK ah anto ride Saturday to Reading, Mass, visiting the large farm of MT. Pralt, all expert strawberry grower
 Harry May has been visiting ms uncle, Herbert May, and famiiy in tn New London the past week taxing Ill The Harvard Yale race Friday
 , oI.b W;thev and Whitney yyhaInlev speut several days last week with Harold Hibbard and wife at the "Neighborhood."
 MT and Mrs. Wendell Witter ac- companied by MT. and Ms. ,,'n '. ,ait ni Killam enjoyed a fine auto tfip iass Thursday to Worcester and Clinton
 snirited ball game was played at tWoodstock the Fourth between @ Sorth and East Woodstock. Result oi oame 20 to IA in favor of North.
 William Hastings visited Wildwood park the 4th.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Deaths

In West Woodstock, June 30th, Hat tie J Hall, aged 56 years.
 In West Woodstock, July lst, Em- ma Dougherty, aged 1T years.
 In Woodstock, July 5th, Ellen NJ !. Child, aged 79 years.
 At Day Kimbsll Hospital, July lst, Emma H. Hammond of Hampton, aged D years.
 In Manchester, N. H., June 2, Rob- ert Scholes, of Wauregan, aged 79. Member of Co. K, 18th Regt., C. Y. Funeral held Friday at l ?. ni., from the Congregational church, Danielson
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
0UIN BAUG

Mrs. Charles Aldrich spent a few days in Worcester this week with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph B. Vaughn.
 The Quinebaug lbase ball nine won two games in double header with the Southbridge eagles.
 MT. and Mrs. William Desautelle are rejoicing in Ithe birth of little daughter.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
MarrldoeS

In Danielson, June 2s, by Rev. James H. George, Edmund T. Somers of New York and Miss Lynda Whittle of Danielson.
 In nanielSon, June 26, Thomas Du- mond and Miss Alice Carron.
 In Danielson, June 26, Joseph Chroi- hard and Miss Cecelia Caron.
 In Danielson, June 26, George Brun- nelle and Miss MXelia Lasnier
 In Putnam, June 10, by Rev. F.. w Belcher, Frank A. Hayes of Putnam and Miss Clara Belle Wilcox of Put nam.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

Harvard gave Yale the worst defeat she ever suffered, at New London, Fri day, winning the varsity boat race by Is lengths. An air ship, which hove red over the river, attracted more at tention than the one sided race.
 Two earthquake shocks, the heavi- est since the big shake of 1906, and separated by only few seconds, jared the central portion of California and Nevada, Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Births

In Attawaugan, June 20, a son to MT. and Mrs. Ralph H. Tracy.
 In Central Village, June 24, d daugh- ter to Mir. and Mrs. Robert Loring.
 In Danielson, June 27, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Labonte.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
ROAD BOOSTERS
Leave FOR RIVER
BLUE GRASS ROAD OFFICIALS
TAKE TRIP THRouGH OF
TuMWA THIS MORNING.
MAKE INSPECTION
Return From Fort Madison Tomorrow
over Birmingham Route Auto
mobile Men and Map Makers
Accompany Party.

Cutting across the state on what will
probably prove to be the shortest
route over Iowa from river to river, a
party representing the Blue Grass
route with map makers, automoplle
publication representatives and the
vice president Of the Iowa Furnishing
Co. stopped over night In OttumWa and
at $50 o'clock this morning were
again on the road chug-chugging to-
ward the father of waters where the
party will put up tonight. After their
rest for the night the party will again
return to Ottumwa by q different
route tomorrow.
The party included President Joe
Long of Osceola, who is, the head OF
the Blue Grass route, Secretary Frank
A. Nimocks OF Ottumwa, Vice Presi-
dent n. Hubinger of the Iowa Publish
Ing Co., Des Moines, John p. Dodds, OF
the Motor Age and the Automobile
Blus Book, Chicago, G. H. Babcock,
official map maker for the Iowa Pub
fishing Co., and l.. M. Maynard, driver
Of the Iowa Publishing Cos. car. Grant
Myers of Ottumwa in his car carried
the Blue Grass route representatives
and ]. P. Dodds. The party with the
exception of the town members,
stopped over night at the Ballingall,
and all left the hotel this morning at
about $3.50 o'clock.
The cars will stop at most OF the
places en- route to Burlington and pass
ing through the river city, will con-
tinue their trip to FIT. Madison, where
they will stop for the night An In
spection by the officials will be made
an route and 80 map men will make
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
ASKS MAYOR TO
GET HIM A WIFE
MoRAvIA MAN DECLARES THAT
HE WANTS a GOOD WOMAN
COUNCIL HAS ITS JOKE.

The chief executives OF the city OF
Ottumwa seemed to be favored by his
mythical majesty Dan Cupid, but In all
probability, through no deed or action
OF their own. Ex-Mayor Phillips and
Hartman received during their admin
istrations, several letters from men
desiring wives, and now the benedic.
ton OF matrimonial Cupid has fallen
upon Mayor Harper and elevates him
to the position Of chief of the Bureau
OF Matrimony in Ottumwa. The may
or received his first letter yesterday
and his applicant desired good,
hard working woman. Thomas Henry
Of Moravia is the man whose inclina-
lions point to the state OF welded bliss
The letter which Mayor Harper receiv-
ed was unintelligable In part but
enough of 1t WAS translated to show
that Thomas wants a woman, good
woman, and a woman willing to work
with him in double harness. Thomas
is better known in Moravia as Sport
Henry since the return on the en-
yelope was marked thusly by another
and more eligible hand.
The letter was read to the city
council last night. that part which was
translated into English, at least, and
resulted in many puns and jokes on
the part of the aldermen and the a,l-
thorization OF Mayor Harper to ar
swer the communication and ask
Sport" what kind of a woman he
wanted, white or black.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
fire DRILLS
ARE C0MPuLS0
STATE FIRE REGULATIONS IN.
SYST ON SUCH PRACTICES
ONCE A MONTH.
NOT NEW IN OTTUMWA
Teachers In Local Schools Have Re
hearsed Children for a Long
Time; Must Report Al
Fires to Marshal,

Under the present fire regulations
of the state, a fire drill has been made
compulsory in the schools OF the
state that occupy buildings of more
than one story In height, and these
drills shall be held once each month.
Ottumwa has long had a fire drill In
force in the public schools, periodical
training OF the children on how to
leave the building in case of fire TAX
ing place. In statement recently is
sued by the new state fire marshal,
Ole Roe, the following appears:
Section II of the act requires
teachers Of public and private schools
in all buildings of more than one
story, to have at least one fire drill
each month 1t also requires all
teachers of such schools, whether oc-
cupying buildings of one or more
stories to keep all doors and exits of
their respective rooms and buildings
unlocked during school hours and the
teachers are furthermore required to
instruct their pupils in at least one
lesson each quarter of the school year
in reference to the causes and danger
of fires.
at is the aim of the Office to
reach, through the public schools, all
the children Of the state for the pur-
pose of instructing them with refer
ence to the causes and dangers OF
fires. 1t will furthermore be the aim
of the office to get in touch with the
various municipal authorities with a
view toward securing building ordi-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
parties in each town who covered a
portion of the route with the tourists.
Dodds Thinka Route Good.

Dodds Thinks Route Good.
John P. Dodds OF the Motor Age and
Blue Book. an authority on roads, had
glowing account to make of the
Blue Grass route over which he is
quite enthusiastic. Mr.. Dodds stated
this morning-that he has been over
the River to River road, the Trans
continental road and the north and
south roads across the state, and said
that the Blue Grass route has features
that the others have not. He thinks
that when the measurements are COM
pleted, the route through Ottumwa will
be found the shortest. He said 1t is
the prettiest and has many features
that attract There are few hills,
but these, said he, do not detract from
the route AS dirt road, he thinks
it has the other roads beat off the
boards and except for few places
that will soon be brought up to a
state of perfection. the road is ideal
in every respect as dirt road.
The Schedule.
On the return from TT. Madison to-
morrow, the trip will be over the route
through Birmingham and Libertyville
to Ottumwa The schedule for the re-
mainder of the inspection, follows:
So Arr TAopor ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
nances, more eficient inspection of
buildings already enacted. having for

nances, more efficient inspection OF
buildings already enacted. having for
their aim the prevention of fires.
"The law requires that each OF the
officials required to report to the state
cause origin and circumstances of
that such investigation shall form the
basis of his report to the state fire
marshal. 1t further requires that
the person reporting fire shall make
special investigation as to whether
such fire was the result Of careless
ness or design.
"The investigation Of any fire re-
CURED to be reported shall be begun
within two days, not including Sum
day, of the occurrence of such fire.
and the report to the state fire marshal
shall be made within one week Of the
occurrence of such fire upon blanks
to be furnished by the state fire mar
shall
"The reports of all fires in cities or
towns in which fire department is
established shall be made to the
state fire marshal by the chief OF
the fire department of such city, town
or village.
"In every incorporated town or VII
lage in which no Are department ex-
lists. the mayor of such town shall
make the report.
III the fire occurs outside the cor
porate limits of any city. town or
village, the report must be made by
the township clerk OF the township
wherein the fire occurs"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
IOWA FRUIT CROP
NEAR THE AVERAGE

Des Moines, Aug 15.-Although ap-
pies. plums and grapes are compare
lively abundant in Iowa this year, the
long drouth of the growing season has
caused them to be undersied and Of
not very good quality. Wesley Greene
secretary of the state horticultural So
ciety, finds that the condition of the
apple and grape crop seems to be
very nearly uniform throughout the
state. The average condition OF the
entire fruit crop improved slightly dur.
ing July, the percentages shown by
the reports for August being as fol-
lows: Summer apples, "a per cent;
fall apples, II; winted apples, 6s;
pears, 80; American plums, go; 40
nestle plums, 40; Japanese plums, 80;
grapek5 sA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
FAIRFIELD Will
HAVE CHAuTAuQuA
FINE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE
THIS YEARS ASSEMBLY, .
=. OPENS WEDNESDAY.

Fairfield. Aug, 15.--The eighth an
nuals assembly OF the Fairfield chau.
tauqua opens Wednesday afternoon
with Ex-Governor Robert B. Glenn OF
North Carolina as the speaker. This
assembly will last ten days and one
Of the finest programs ever heard In
Iowa will be presented here during the
sessions. Already the tents are In
place nearly hundred being taken
and there are scores OF people camping
on the grounds now.
DR.. j. w. Potter OF Keokuk Is again
to be the platform manager after
years absence from the assembly and
chautauqua goers are rejoicing for
they are assured first class manage
ment of the platform when Rev. POT
ter Is to the front.
Several new features have been adj
ded this year by the management.
The park for the use OF automobiles
the baby nursery, where babies can
be checked during the program and
the enlarged play ground for the chill.
dren are among the principal fea-
lures. There will be first class
boarding house on the ground, gro
Gerry store and a telephone exchange.
Everything will be as convenient as
thought and labor can make It.
There are no especially big days
OF the Fairfield chautauqua this year
but every day will be rare treat to
the patrons Among the noted people
on the program are, Hon. Frank Hanly,
Ex-Governor Of Indiana; DR.. Madison
Peters. Edward Reno, the magician,
Edward Amherst OFT; Senator La
fayette Young, Senator William s.
Kenyon. The schildkrey Hungarian
orchestra. Mrs. Isabel Garghill Beech
er, and the Iowa state band.
The children's play ground will be
in charge OF Miss Katherine stichter
OF washington whom the children OF
Fairfield honored with the name
STORY Lady" last year There VIII
be picnics on the grounds every day
| by the various fraternal organizations
Of the city and country, and Il 70 es.
timated that three hundred people will
camp daily In the White City
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
SATISFIED WITH
CHOICE OF KEANE

Dubuque, Aug. II. Rome has de.
cided and that settles II" seems to- BE-
the sentiment OF Dubuque Catholics
with regard to the selection OF Bishop
J. j. Keane OF Cheyenne, Wyo., to
succeed Archbishop Keane, resigned.
the archbishop has not been appraised
of the choice lest the excitement In
his weakened condition might bring
about q relapse.
Local pride doubtless made Bishop
Carroll OF Great Falls, Mont. former
president OF st. Joseph's college ut
Dubuque. the choice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
MeIrose Retains Route. !

route.
Melrose Retains Route.
But little friction was encountered
along the way. Yesterday morning at
Melrose and between Abba and Rus
sell, some little friction was encoun-
tered when the people who made a
good road at an outlay of several thou
sands OF dollars through Melrose In
sisted that the officials take no cog
nizance of what the people on the old
state road above Melrose did more
recently. It seems that the people
along the upper road laid down for q
time when the matter wee first
preached, and their nefghbors down in
Melrose when given two days to- get
busy IL they wanted the road. fell to
and spent some $4,000 In cutting hills,
making culverts and generally improv-
ing the road. The result was that the
Melrose men got the road and the
poles mark the route through the
lower section Now the people on the
hill want the state road marked and
the outcome Is not definitely stated
except that the Melrose people will not
lose out because Of their zeal.
Poles Painted.
The Blue Grass route Is marked the
entire length of the state by the paint
ing of every second pole along the line
with three stripes, white, blue and
a white. and at no time was the party
at loss for the road. All Intersections
are carefully marked on both sides to
avoid error and through the towns
every second pole ID marked.
But the most noticeable feature OF
the trip was the people passed en-
route and the change of sentiment
which the introduction of the automo-
bile into common use among the farm
ers has caused Every rural citizen
had good word and high sign for
the passing car. Every suggestion
made was received with enthusiasm
and an agreement made to fix up any
rough spot mentioned. In the towns
there were always good roads boosters
awaiting the arrival of the party to
take them on to the next town and
assist in the recording of the names
of residents along the roadside, and
had any effort been made to secure
a large party the cars would have
stretched for miles along the route.
AS it was there were NNaunteer
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
Got $415 for Seven Acres.

West Liberty. Aug. 15.---Ben Herr
Of this place holds the record for re-
turns from seven acres Of land. Mr..
Herr has secured $275 worth OF tim
othy seed alone from this little patch
of ground this year, and in addition
has $410 worth of hay from it, totalipg
$4l5 In all. George Reiland OF Lone
Tree comes next with one load Of seed
bringing 150s.72t
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
Man cored BY Sui Recovering.

Harlan. Aug. &c. G. Redfield.
more than 10 years OF age, is slowly,
recovering from injuries inflicted by
a mad Polled Angus, bull, which push
ed him into q fence and, bntted and
paved him terribly, breaking rib
and scratching and bruising him badly
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17

their notes of the route while cover
ing the road. Measurements will be
made and general outline Of the
work done, and the condition OF the
road will be noted by the experts en-
route E
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12
WEDDING OF COLORED
YOUNG PEOPLE
Miss Amanda Buckner, Daughter OF
Prosperous Farmer, Married
Arthur Holt Last Night.

Last night at eight o'clock in the
African NJ. Z. church occurred the
marriage of Miss amanda Buckner
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Buckner. to Arthur Holt. a young col
lored man of this city. Reverend
Brewer, pastor OF the A. NJ. e. church
performed the ceremony, the father
giving the bride away.
Miss Bertha Buckner, a sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid, and there were
two accompanying maids of honor
Homer Irvine served the groom as
best man.
Following the wedding. a reception
attended by all the elegance that re
spected colored people can provide
was held in the large dining room
beneath the church. A fine oyster
supper with menu of dressing, salads
celery, fruits, Ice cream and cakes
and other dainties were served the
more than 200 guests who were pres
ent to felicitate with the newly WEEDS
and to enliven the happy event, ant
until a late hour the wedding party
made merry.
Mr.. and Mrs Buckner will make
their home at GIT = Franklin street
The bride Is the daughter of Chas
Buckner. prosperous and well-to-dt
farmer who lives near this city. The
groom is employed by DR.. H. A. Or V
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12
BEGIN EVIDENCE
IN TABER CASE
Mrs. Pearl Million, Widow, Was the
First Witness for the
Prosecution,

With the Introduction of evidence in
the case of Million VS.. the Taber
Lumber Company today, the first wit
ness offered by the plaintiff was Mrs.
Pearl Million, the widow She was
followed by Frank Garrett, brother
of Mrs. Million, and in turn by Marion
Sullivan, who as the third witness
was on the stand when trial of the
case was resumed this afternoon at
o'clock. AS usual in cases of this
character, the trial is being attended
by little interest and the court room
has been almost vacant as to specta-
tors. While it is difficult to estimate
the time to be consumed in trial, il
will continue at least unit next Tues
day it is thought.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12
w ant Column

The want advertising department
of The Daily Gate City has been put
on cash basis. Advertisements will
be accepted by phone for this column
bus the collectors will call the fol-
lowing morning for settlement for
business accepted. II is Inadvisable
to continue to operate this depart.
ment on credit system as the in.
dividual accounts are so small that
they become burdensome as book
keeping proposition. II will be prefer.
able to send the cash with order but
In case this Is not convenient the or
der will be accepted but 1t must be
remembered that cash collection Will
be made the following day by Gate
City collectors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12

the parental home in Galland over
Sunday.
j. e. Dresser and family were visit.
ing in Montrose Sunday
Mr., and Mrs. Wilson of Athens.
Missouri, returned to their home af.
ter weeks visit with their daughter.
Mrs. Ed Parks.
e. ]. Dean and wife We're among the
large number that attended the Keo.
kuk carnival from this place, but visit
ed relatives at Montrose before re.
turning home.
w A. Hennies and family spent a
few days of last week visiting rela.
tives in Keokuk.
John Bowman and Mr.. Parke and
grandchildren were at the James
Palmer home Sunday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12
PERSON AIS.

Geo. Texter of Pennington has re-
turned home after weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Lamb, 712 Palean
street
Ben Gordon, until recently pianist
at the Dodge theatre, left this morn
ing for Des Moines where he has ac-
cepted a position. Mrs. Gordon will
JOIN him there. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon have number of friends in
this city who will be sorry to hear of
their departure but wish them sue
cess in their new location.
c. D. Streeter went to Pulaski to-
day on business.
G. D. Prickett, representative of
the DUPONT Powder Co., of Whining
tor, Del, is in the city and at the
Mooar offices of the concern today.
Mrs. T. T. Hitch and Mrs j. M.
Casey of FIT. Madison we're Keokuk
visitors yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Love of Chicago, a
former Keokuk resident, is visiting
in the city with friends. Miss Love
is sister of Sidney C. Love.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. Isaac Jones of
Beaconsfield, Iowa, are visiting in
Keokuk.
Miss M. B. Stevenson of Kahoka,
visited here Wednesday
Harry Coulson of ST. Louis has
been in the city for few days visit
ing relatives and friends.
DR.. Hitler. of Kahoka, Mo-, was in
the city yesterday a guest of Charles
Kirch.
Attorney w. j. Roberts was tran
sacting business in Kahoka this af-
ternoon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-12
NOTHING LIKE
THE NEWSPAPERS
Norman e. Mack Says it is the Best
Medium for Political
Advertising.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12-"I can tell
you gentlemen that the only way to
promote campaign nowadays is to
advertise in the newspapers" said
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the
democratic national central commit
tee in an address at the banquet OF
the Sphinx Club. an organization OF
advertising men.
Il would spend fifty per cent of all
the campaign fund for newspaper ad
vertising. Should I ever run a cam,
raign again would employ this
method for it is the only way The
gumshoe method is passed and news
paper advertising is the keynote OF
success"