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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03

to pass from the kindergarten to Tuske-
gee proper The play element is iessened
and a more definite shape given to their
lives and character by introducing car
pentry gardening. cooking and sewing
into the upper classes.
Dear teachers. We leave you with many
regrets for We realize and appreciate how
closely your lives have been associated
with ours. Cur troubles have been your
troubles and when would have done
unwiseiy YOU guided us with hands that
were firm. yet gentle Through IL all you
have striven to give us instruction that
would prepare us for useful life We shall
endeavor to show in our lives the result
OF your teaching
Dear principal. the class of 1911 bids you
farewell We shall strive to reflect in our
lives the fundamentals OF education tha;
you have SO wisely laid down for the ocne-
fit of humanity We shall always remem-
Der the dignity of labor and to do with
our might what our hands find to do. Our
lives shall prove to the world the COM
potency of Industrial education in raising
our standard to a higher life of service.
Classmates. we must bid farewell to all
these scenes made dear by pleasant and
helpful associations. We must leave be-
hind us the friends who have contributed
much to our lives. and. hardest OF ALL
We must bid each other farewell. Tuskc-
gee is sending us out. We go where duty
calls. md. though we shall often be weary
with overcoming difficulties, yet let us
keep ever In mind our motto. There is
no victory without conflict" Let us do
our best and trust in God
Schoolmates. teachers and principal. the
class of 1911 as class bids you farcwali
Following the valedictory. the COM
mencement address was delivered by
Judge Robert II. Terrell OF Washing
ton. Then the diplomas were given
out TO the members OF the graduating
class by Princinai Wassiiisi,x W:ass.iiisi, xto.,. and the
meeting CLOSED with the singing OF the
"Hallelujah Chorus" by the choir.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
LAWYER TOWNSEND WINS A DIFF
FICUlT CASE.
Mildred McCray. Who Made a Tar
get of Man, Freed.

Mildred McCray. who shot Robert
Miller three times, once in the neck,
the ball coming out under the shoul-
der. another shot tearing off finger,
and another shot entering his watch.
tearing it to pieces. passing out and
cutting a cash six inches long in his
side and embedding in his hip. was de
Tended by Lawyer Townsend Thurs
day and set free.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
LARGE HOUSE PURCHASED.

Dr. Justina Ford has purchased the
ten-room brick house situated at 23S5
Arapahoe street 1t is a modern house
Of pleasing appearance and excellen.
arrangement. The doctor will con
tinue to live and have her office as ut
present. at 234I Arapahoe street.
This is the largest purchase made .-e-
Gently by member OF the race. The
rrice is understood to be near $500.
1t has barn in the rear.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
Rev. ). .. Jackson For Zion sl.hopris

NeV' d q JHckuoU ror &tou ots"oPr'o'
Seven conferences of the A, NJ. f,
Zion connection In session at Birming-
ham. Ala. recently indorsed for the
bishopric of that church Rev. J. 5
Jackson. the present financial secre
tnry. Whose phenomenal record Is com
mendinH him to the favor of his breth.
rem The conferences taking action
We're the Alabama. north Alabama.
central Alabama. Florida. south F,ort
da, south Mississippi and Georgia
branches nf the church Or jackson
is ai~u serving rnpahiy ia pastor nj TN
Price Ntr,nnrta, A. NJ. u Zion church
Atlantic Guy \ j.. in addition I" his
duties NJ the financial headquarters II
Philadsahhia
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
SPORTS FOR DENVER.

The young people OF Denver have
taken hold OF sports In a big way
and from the appearance Of different
little clubs. this Is going to be . very
busy summer
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
Now Odd Fellows Tempt. Dedicated.

Mcfarland lodge. No 2soe. Grant.
United Order of Odd Fellows. Is to be
congratulated upon the successful
completion OF the new Odd Fellows
temple buit under its direct super
vision In Washington. Pa. The hand
some etiilce was duly dedicated on
Sunday, May -
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03

DOG LOST-May II. Black Cocker
Spaniel. male. eight months old, stub
tail; wore collar and bell. 1888 Cali
fornia St. Reward
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03

Cheers and Jones, a clever team OF
no small means. introduced their new
act last week at the Crescent theatre.
New York, and were given high praise
by all the critics, as it is something
new among the colored actor folk
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03

Al Bryen, eccentric singing and
dancing comedian, is still holding his
own with an act that is hard TO beat.
playing at the Star theatre, Red Bank.
n. j.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-06-03
GRADUATION
AT TUSkEGEE
INSTITUTE
A Week of Joy and Satisfaction for
the Students and Faculty
FEATURES OF THE EXERCISES

institution Founded and Made Famous
by Booker T. Washington Rounds
Out Thirty Years Work Amid Bril-
liant Scenes, Surrounded BY Many
Distinguished Visitors.
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OFFICIAL CENSUS OF WAPELLO COUNTY
INCLUDING THE CITY OF OTTUMWA

The
1an 0and1a1 as nloxs:
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RUSSELL.

Benjamin Milleson returned home
Friday from St. Louis, Mo-, where he
has been visiting his brother.
Miss Ethel Woods of Des Moines,
spent Sunday at the home of her par
ents Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Woods.
Prof. Frank Robb Of Washington,
spent Saturday visiting his father,
DR.. J. B. Robb.
Mrs. Sherman and son of Tracy,
came Saturday to visit at the home OF
Harry Kline.
A. Smith spent Saturday in Chair
ton. .F.-z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pyle are the
proud parents of q new baby boy since
Thursday. -. .
Mr.. King of Creston spent Friday in
Russell on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stech of Garlic
ut the P. H. Stech home.
Mrs. jeff Hancock Of Corydon came
Saturday for visit at the P. H. Stech
home.
Louise Good was taken sick Friday
with scarlet fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Fern Jennings re-
turned home the last part of the week
from Junction, Wyo., where they have
been visiting relatives.
Miss Holsclaw of Salt Lake City,
Utah, who has been visiting her aunt
Mrs. Miller spent Friday and Satur-
day in AlbiG.
Harry Keller spent Sunday in Des
MoinNo,
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CAPTAIN SCHAMP
RECEIVES ORDERS
LOCAL GUARDSMEN WILL PROB.
ABLY LEAVE SATURDAY TO
ATTEND MANEUVERs.

Captain Clarence E. Schamp Of
Company G who was appointed by Adj
jutant GUY Logan to attend the arn,v
maneuvers at the Mexican border as
one of the five representatives Of the
Iowa National guard will leave Satur-
day night or Sunday morning for the
south. Captain Schamp received his
oruers this morning from Adjutant
General Logan ordering him to report
to the commanding general Of the
army maneuvers at San Antonio. Tex,
not earlier than April 8, nor later than
April 5. The order requires him to ap-
pear in full field equipment including
his bedding and mess kit. Upon his re-
turn from the maneuvers he will be re-
quired to make report to the war de-
partment.
Captain Schamp this morning re-
ceived thu medals for shooting on the
local range. Alfred Garry. Harry
Slaughter, Obie Nelson and Elvera
Powell received expert badges. Cap
tain Schsmp and Sergeant Kohl re-
ceived sharpshooters medals and forty
one marksmen badges were awarded to
other members in the company.
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BENTONsPORT.

Catherine Moon was born at Tren-
ton, New Jersey, July 10, 1S43. She
came to Iowa in 1846 with her mother
and became acquainted with the early
history of the state and the hardsh1Ds
of frontier life. She was the Oldest
child and at an early age began to
contribute to the family support be-
ing employed with a number OF
friends in the paper mills at Benton
sport. She was loving daughter and
much devoted to her mothers comfort.
On February II, 1862, she was uni
ted in marriage with Henry Fulton.
To this union six children were born,
four sons and two daughters, all OF
whom are living and were present at
her bedside when she was called home.
Her children are as follows: James.
Noah and William of Valley Junction,
Hal H., Mrs. Kate Rebin~on and Miss
Minnie of Bentonsport.
Mrs. Fulton for the past thirty-five
years has had poor health and on the
evening of March 6, 1911 the messen-
ger of death came for her and she
passed away at the age Of 81 years, 7
months and 26 days.
In her young womanhood she united
with the M. E. church, but on account
of i'll health she had been unable to
attend services, but through life she
was faithful to her master and when
the summons came she was ready.
She was loved and respected by all
her friends and neighbors and was a
most faithful, loving mother to her
children.
Besides her children she Is sur
vived by her aged husband, one broth
er and number Of grand children.
Funeral services we're conducted at
the home Wednesday, March at 2
O'Clock by Rev. w. S. Right of the M.
E. church of Valley Junction, assisted
by Rev. Taylor of Bonaparte.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. The order of Railway car
men of Valley junction sent a beauti-
full wreath and many other beautiful
flowers were presented by friends and
relatives. ...
The Fall bearers were the four sons
and two grand. sons of the deceased.
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CHILDREN TAKE COMMUNION.

Fl. Dodge. March '2s.-ln all, one
hundred. sixty-nve children will have
taken their first communion In the
Roman Catholic church before Easter
day. One class of eighty children
observed this first formal function Of
entrance into church membership Sun
day at the $3.50 mass at Corpus
Christi church.
March 10, at Sacred Heart church
a class Of thirty-f1ve were given the
first holy communion and three weeks
from next Thursday, another class of
fifty or more will be ready for their
first communion.
An almost equal number of boys
and girls who will form the impressin
sight at Corpus Christi church Su.a--
morning, as they are dedicated to the
Christian life and brought into closer
touch with activity in the church.
There are thirty-nine boys and forty
one girls in the class.
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GRAND JURY is
NOW ON THE JOB
SHERIFF KNOX BRINGS PRISON
ERs FROM oskALoosA FOR
INVESTIGATION. -.

The grand jury was impanelled by
Judge c. w. Vermilion this morning
about II O'Clock in the district court,
and shortly after the panel was COM
pleted the body of jurymen filed into
their room in the northeast corner Of
the building. This afternoon the grand
Jury is taking up the cases of some
prisoners who have been held in the
iail of Mahaska county at Oskaloosa
upon an order of the court. Sheriff w.
q. Knox brought quartet of offenders
from Oskaloosa this morning and it
will be necessary to return with two
of them this evening on account of
no place to hold them. The men who
we're brought to Ottumwa were Claude
De Barr, the holdup suspect; Charles
Mabon, John Cornelius and Charles
McNavin.
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Julia Ann Muldoon VS.. ]. J. Smith,
trustee. etc.
jeanette A. Helm VS.. A. M. De
Hannah J Huffman VS.. Andrew Z.
Margaret NJ. Douglass VS.. Archibald
a. Douglass.
Friday, March 81. 1911
r. A. Mills vs.. Manus Gallagher.
r. A. Mills VS.. james Beatty.
r. A. Mills VS.. M. Brennan.
R "A. Mills VS.. Chas Dutton.
r. A. Mills VS.. E. e. Queeney.
Monday, April 3, 1911
VIM. j. Free VS.. Town of Eddyville,
ct al
Keith Furnace Co., VS.. Harper McIn-
tire G. Co. ....
Jas. Cuiran eco. Treas) VS.. w. H. II.
Asbury, ct al.
Jas. Curran eco. Treas) VS.. w. H. H.
Asbury. ct al.
Cora Sullivan VS.. Eugene Sullivan.
Tuesday, April 4. 1s11-
Ida G. James VS.. S. H. Brinley.
Pleasant Hill & Munterville Tel. Co.,
ct al. VS.. Fred .Fredrickson.
Lou G.. Turner VS.. Libbie Turner.
Anna X L. Anderson VS.. Mary Win
blade, ct al.
Wednesday, April s. 1911-
George S. Wright VS.. a. c. Davies, ct
al.
Nav Garner VS.. Samuel f. Garner.
w L. King VS.. Sarah J. Hoyt.
State of Iowa VS.. City Hall.
State Of Iowa VS. John w. Terrence.
ct al.
Frieda Toland VS.. Fred J. Toland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-30
EDDYvILLE.

i J. Van Reese living south of Eddy
vile was taken seriously i'll Saturda.
and a surgical operation was neces
sary. He is doing nicely since the oper
alton. ...
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W
Snyder born Friday, died Saturda,
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Bibler of Mo.
line, ILL.,, are vising relatives in Eddy
vile this week.
An addition is being built to the
Dutch Reformed parsonage and Other
improvements are being made.
| Mrs. Jake Hohl and niece Helen
Clark visited friends in Oskaloosa
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dial of Eadds-
dale spent Sunday at the parental
Baker home in Eddyville.
Gervais Fails who stopped off In Ed
dyville for few days on his return
from New York City, where he has
been visiting relatives left for his
home at Spencer Saturday.
Mrs. ]. Anderson went to Ottumwa
Saturday for a weeks visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs Grimmes and daughter
Lucille came down from Oskaloosa and
spent Sunday at the Chas. Kussart and
Geo. De Tar homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and children OF
Hiteman and Mrs. Hugh Jones and
DAUGHTERS Of White City were guests
at the Chas Tenant home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Allison of Ottum-
wa spent Sunday at the parental VIM.
Allison home in Eddyville.
Ira Balm and family Of Buxton spent
Sunday al the ]. Fleetwood home.
Miss Vlrgie Beedle entertained the
pupils of the 5th roorl Thursday even
ing at the home of Dr.. Shahan. The
young people spent a most delightful
evening.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Washington
Snyder Friday, March oath, son.
Miss Mary Schafer who has been
spending the winter with relatives at
Los Ange.es, returned to her home In
Eddyville Friday.
Mrs. w. G. Berry and Mrs. James
Powell spent Friday with relatives in
Abba.
w. Harding and Geo. Mahaffey were
business callers in OsKa!oosa Friday.
C.. f. Billick Of Oskaloosa was q
business caller in Eddyville Friday.
Miss Virgie Beedle will spend her
vacation with her parents in Bloom
field. Miss Carpenter and Miss Pierson
will spend their vacation in Ottumwa.
Miss Bridget Simmons attended the
education meeting in Ottumwa Satur-
day.
Mrs. Geo. Chord has been spending
the week in Oskaloosa visiting Mr..
Chords parepts
S. A. Shaver and daughter Geneva
were business callers in Ottumwa Fri
day.
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REV. JONATHAN LEE TOPS FELLOW
CLERGYMAN IN MARRYING MARKET

perhaps no minister in Ottumwa
and few in the state have been as fire..
ouently called into commission as per-
former of weddings as has Rev. JON
athan Lee, the venerable pastor Of the
South Ottumwa Baptist church, and
the eldest minister Of the gospel &C
lively engaged in the ministry IN any
Of the local churches. Although his
hair has long since taken on the SHOWS
of his many years, and his full flow
ing beard is likewise silvered. this OLD
| soldier of the cross is still very
active man and much younger IN vigor
and vitality than many men his junior
by many years. He lives up to the be-
lief that man is only as old as he
feels, and to see him engaged In the
work of his young peoples societies,
mingling with the youth and assisting
them in their organizations, one for.
gets that he is seventy-one years OF
age and looks for him to be still &C.
lively engaged in the ministry when
many of his juniors have been ruled
out on the ineligible list.
WEEDS 9o3 Couples.
If there has been one feature more
than any other that has featured the
ministry of the sturdy churchman OF
South Ottumwa, 1T is that of marrying
couples. These are the combinations
in which he has most faith ana per-
haps his experience coming from &C
tiyity in that particular line OF min
isterial duty, gives him right to pass
Judgment. A few days ago, Rev. Lee
solemnized his nine hundredth and
third wedding at his residence, 222 $.
Ward street. The first took place
shortly after his ordination when
youth of seventeen and was performed
in his fathers house near Mt. Pleas.
ant in 1858.
Lived Long In Ono Place.
His life has been largely that OF
patriarch and most of his life has been
spent among friends Of more than |
three generations. Until coming to
Ottumwa some two and half years
ago, Rev. Jonathan Lee resided In the
same place, on farm near Mt. Pleas
ant and most of his weddings have
been in Henry, Van Buren,, Lee and
Jefferson counties. He has married
forty-one couples since coming to Ot-
tumwa and some Of these have been
n the above counties.
Interesting Experiences. !
In telling of his experiences in the
sphere, Mr.. Lee relates
,ome unusual things. II have married
some of the grand children of my
Early marriages." said the venerable
pastor, land the first couple I married ,
vas composed OF a. bachelor OF fifty /
ears of age to young widow. Their
James were David Seaman and Lydia {
hampton, both Of Lee county. To
his union was born one son, E. D. {
seaman, who is also a bachelor, re- {
iding on the old homestead and is one +
t the best known stockmen In south '
astern Iowa. have married two h
ouples in one day nineteen different /
ines in my career as a minister. II
Cost Him 4 Quarter. :
I'm all the marriages have receiv-
d a fee of fifteen dollars but once and
en- dollars in nine marriages. In q
ew cases I have received nothing for 4
~ services but for many years past I
ave seldom been given fee less than t
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-30
COURT MAKES
AN ASSIGNMENT
cASESlN THE CHANCERY DOCKET
HAVE TIME FIXED FOR HEAR
ING YESTERDAY.

The assignment Of cases in the chan
Gerry docket in which there Is twenty
nine cases to be tried, was made yes
terday afternoon. Five saloon cases
appear among the matters to be heard
and there Is also number OF divorces
in the list Of cases to be tried. The
work Is laid out for enc week, begin
ming yesterday and closing here We'd
|nesday The complete assignment is as
follows: 49,.
First Assignment Chanesry.
Monday, March 27, 1s11-- |...-
F. c. Farlow, ct al. VS.. S. F. Farlov.
Tuesday, March %, 1911
Henry B. Arnold VS.. Wapello county,
ct al.
Thursday, March 30. 1911-
Alois Schafer VS.. M e. Jackson ct al.
Ida B. LAWS, ct al, VS.. w. II. Grow.
Blakesburg Saw. Bank VS.. Lloyd D.
Burton ct al. r
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five dollars.
1T is few ministers who have
really paid to marry couple, but
have to plead guilty to this charge
once said the pleasant old man with
a merry twinkle in his eye and his
face suffused in mirth at the recollec-
ton Of an experience in his very early
days Of ministry. 1.-The case was one
of my earliest, and I was quite young
man at the time when my services
were requested in certain portion
of the country some little distance OF
a drive from my home, the name OF
the place nor the parties will not be
mentioned.
Paid In Counterfeit.
"Suf1ce to say that left my home
and made the journey without a
thought as to what was in store for
me when should have fulfilled my
mission. l performed the nuptials as
usual and when the groom came to
me to proffer the fee for my services
he rendered me fifty cent piece, and
asked me with plea to my generos-
ity if would give him quarter. He
seemed to have but little appreciation
Of the Importance Of the marriage just
performed, and l felt that if he was
willing to place so small value on
his bride, It was up to me to meet him
half way and gave him a. quarter.
my surprise when offering the
money in payment afterwards, to find
that the half dollar was counterfeit"
Among the families in which REV.
Mr.. Lee has figured as chief actor In
the marital affairs, he has record OF
seven persons out of two
families, the seventh couple joining
the two families.
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presbvtery to Meet at Wilton.

Muscatine, March 2S.-She spring
session of the Iowa City Presbytery
will be held at Wilton on Auril II and
~. and Muscatine members OF the
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church are displaying considerable in
terest in the coming gathering. The
Iowa City presbytery embraces the
Presbyterian church of five counties
and as each is generally represented
quite large attendance will mark
the meetin.
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New Church Is Dedicated.

Williamsburg, March 2s.-The new
Christian church at North English, OF
which Frank w. Sutton is pastor. was
dedicated Sunday. Evangelist William
J. Lockhart, who has been conducting
revival services at the church, had
charge of the dedicatory services.
The church will seat about 500 com.
fortably and has all of the modern
church conveniences.
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BIRMINGHAM.

William MiseSof Fairfield spent a
couple Of days of last week in town
with friends. .r..
E. P. Stump has rented the Work
property en- the northwest corner OF
the park and will fit it UP to accom-
modate the travelling public with board
ard X. lying.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1911-10-13
ANOTHER GOOD
WHEAT YIELD

Nils Larson is doing threshing in
the vicinity Of Buffalo. lie was in
Judith Gap recently and reports ii
yield Of 50 bushels of winter wheat
on SO acres on the Phillips Land 4
Live Stock company farm.
Mr.. Larson says the yields in the
territory in which he is now working
are running high. according to the
way the land had been farmed.
Judith Gap, the yield Of d", grain de-
or a grain Spectator. II he works
the land in a slipshod manner and
doesn't attempt to harrow the grain
after rains, thus preserving the mois-
ture, he is Spectator, and he looses.