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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
HIS oFFENSE.

''What is your charge against the
defendant" asks the magistrate OF
the complainant
"He stole the words of a popular
song | wrote"
"Sing the song," orders the magis-
trate.
The witness starts, but is interrupt
ed at the second chorus;
"That1l do. I'll commit the defend.
ant for insanity"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Summer Resort Tale.

Boston.-The largest turtle seen on
the Chelsea beach this season was
captured last night by Romano Giaen-
nette, an East Boston shoemaker.
When he seized 1t by the tail and
turned 1t over a large copper penny
dropped out of its shell. The coin
was minted in ITO and marked with
the name of George III. of England.
Chelsea residents are divided as to
whether the turtle is actually l41
years old or has been delving into
Captain Kidd's pirate chests some
where below the waters Of Massa-
chusetts bay. o.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
No Use WASHING Il,

Mother-Charles, see you have
written me a little letter to say how
sorry you are you took the jam! Well,
l forgive you for your thoughtfuInes5.
Charlie-Yes, ma. Please don't tear
the letter.
Mother-Why not?
Charles-'Cos it'll do for next time.
STRAY Stories.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
CALL STUDENTS SOD BUSTERS
Amherst Girls Have New Name TOR
Those Seeking Agriculture Lore
Clearer Distinction Needed.

Amherst. Mass.-"Sod busters" Is
the appellation coined by Smith ana
Mount Holyoke college young women
10, designate Massachusetts, Agricui
tural college students. Heretofore the
abstraction between the towns two
colleges has been Amherst and AM
haratl Aggie.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Iinguist Out for Mayor.

David Goldberg, one of the best
known interpreters of the pennsyl-
vania Railroad Main Line and
prominent Republican Of the Eighth
Ward, took out papers to be a can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for mayor. Goldberg speaks a
dozen languages and says he will
make an active canvass.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17

New York.-An important change is
about to be made in the German sys-
TEN Of national education, according
to advlces received here. Greek, which
has hitherto been the pride of the Ger
man gymnasium" is no longer oblig-
atory. and English is to take its
place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
EXPRESSED More Clearly,

"a man." quoted the graybearded
philosopher, "is Just as young as he
looks, while a woman"
is just as young as she used to
be-" supplemented the man with the
introspective eyes and the cynical
whiskers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Londoner, In India, Discovers New
Method Of Capturing Wild Animals
Tragedy Made Farce.

London.-A new way to catch tigers
has been revealed by Payson stew
art, who has just returned from In
dia, where he learned about 1t,
A certain Indian gentleman oil
wealth and title had hobby of tam
ing and domesticating wild animals
His last experience, according to Mr..
Stewart, was with tigers which he had
captured and brought to his place al
great expense. For a long time they
were kept in a compound until they
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
u s Reindeer Herd 10000.

Seattle, Wash.-The reindeer herds
of Alaska have been increased by
nearly 5000 head during the last year.
according to C. w. Hawkesworth, dis
trict superintendent of reindeer for
northern Alaska, who has just arrived
in Seattle. The government reindeer
in Alaska now total more than 100000
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Impressive.

Wasn't that scene where Othello
killed Desdemona just awful?"
wasn't it though? | did feel so
sorry for her"
20, 1t was terrible!"
"Yes. Poor thing Her hair came
down, and anybody could see that
most of It was Just a switch"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Sympathy.

"Yes, she is going to marry me-"
proudly says the homely man.
The other cannot conceal his sur
prise.
"You?" he cries.
Eyes, sir. Love is blind. you
know"
At this the other, who had fondly
hoped to win the lady himself, re-
marks, sententiously:
Luckily"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
He Deserved Il.

mo" said the Roman conqueror to
the court fool of the defeated king,
81 will not chain you to my chariot
wheels"
Thank you, your majesty" says tue
court fool. 81 have always heard that
you were chariotable."
For this the Roman conqueror COM
pels the court fool to enter a pie eat
ing contest In the coliseum.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
OriuinaI "HeIlo Bill"

William G.. Meyers. who died In
Philadelphia, Pa. January I, 1911, Is
said to have been the original Hello
Bill" of the Fraternal Order Of Elks.
From the Magazine Of American
History.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Eroa Eats Many Flies.

Chicago.-As a part Of the swat
fly" trained frogs are being put
on the job. The Lincoln park zoo
claims the champion in Jumbo, who
devoured 26S disease spreaders in one
hour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Dvnamjte for Mosquitoes.

Newark, N. J.--Four hundred pounds
of dynamite were exploded by the Jer-
sey Mosquito Exterminating bureau
near here in its campaign against the
monsters of the Jersey swamps.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
He Had Tried Il.

"That is Mrs. Whizzan-Whoop. Her
husband says she is going on the stage
next fall"
'Is he going to manage herr"
mo. He says he doesn't believe 1t
can be done"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17

had soreness IN eacn Slde, cOuld not
stand tight clothing, and was irregular.
l was completely run down. On ad.
vice l took Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegc.
table Compound and Liver Pills and
am enjoying good health: 1t is now
more than two years and ! have not
had an ache or pain since do all my
own work, washing and everything,
and never have the backache any more.
/ think your medicine is grand and /
praise it to all my neighbors. If you
think my testimony will help Others
you may publish it"-Mrs. OLLIE
WoopALL, Morton's Gap, Kentucky.
Backache is a symptom of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache don't neglect It, To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing We
know of will do this so surely as Lydia
L. Pinkham's Compound.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, for special advice.
Your letter will be absolutely
confidential, and the advice free.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
Indefinite.

THAT man is always running down
people
with gossip or in an automobileT
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17

my nealtn was very
bad and l had a
continual backache
which was simply
awful. l could not
stand on my feet
long enough. to cook
a meals vic tua Is
without my back
nearly killing me,
and l would have
such dragging sen.
a tions / could
hardly bear it. |
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
THAT
AWFUL
BACKACHE
Cured by Lydia E. Pinknam's
Vegetable Compound

Morton's Gap, Kentucky.-T suf.
fered two years with female disorders,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
A Hopeful Fellow.

"What is an optlmist?"
"A man whose bump Of hope Is big
ger than the rest of his head
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17

moreover, is frequently addicted to
gorgeous hosiery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17

For HEADACHE-Hick CAPUDINR
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's liquid-pleasant TO take-acts immedl'
ately. Try 1t. i0c., 25c and 80 cents at drug
stores.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
CHARLTON.

Charles Harding, of Whitebreast
township. died at his home on Satur-
day, at the age Of SO years, after an
extended illness. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. w. L. Scull, pastor
of the United Brethren church, were
held at the home on Sunday afternoon
at o'clock, after which the remains
were laid to rest In the Charlton GEM
etery The Borrowing relatives who
survive will have the deep sympathy
Of the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. HI. Maxwell and
little son returned yesterday from a
few days visit In Indianola with Mr..
MaxwelIs brother, Chas. Maxwell and
family.
Miss Mollie A'Hern Of Des Moines
has returned home after weeks
visit with her brother, Michael A'Hern
and family.
Mrs. Belle Mason Of Council Bluffs,
returned home yesterday after a visit
with her cousin, Mrs. Joe Poush.
Miss Mona Mercer, of Abba, re-
turned home yesterday after few
days visit with Miss Edenia Kridel-
baugh.
Mrs. Roy Enslow returned yester-
day from a visit in Indianola with
her two sisters.
Miss AIDA Mallette, of Humeston,
returned home yesterday after a visit
with the Misses Hazel Scott and
Cecilia Lyons.
Mrs. w. F. Burgess left yesterday
for visit in Garden Grove with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Richards.
Mrs. r. r. Rasler Of Des Moines,
who had been visiting In Charlton
with her sister, Mrs. c. L: Byers, went
to Lucas yesterday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Sylvester Shelton Of Abba,
arrived yesterday for visit with her
mother, Mrs e. H. Perry and with
her husbands parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Caleb Shelton.
Mrs. Clarence Frazier of Davis
City, and sister, Miss Louie Reick, Of
Garden Grove, returned home yester-
day after visit with Mrs. o. E.
Hoskins.
Murray Kitchener Of Des Moines,
formerly of this city, returned home
last evening after few days visit
with his old friends here.
Ed. D. Cow was taken to the hos
pital at Clarinda last evening for med
ical treatment.
Miss Blanche Robinson of Fort
Morgan, Colo. arrived last evening
for a visit with Miss Fern Enslow and
other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Hasselquist
have returned from Des Moines,
where she recently underwent an
operation at the hospital for the re-
moval Of a tumor. Her many friends
are glad to learn that she Is improv-
ing rapidly.
Miss Maud Updyke of Phoenix,
Arizona, is visiting in this city with
her brother, Fred Updyke and family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
CHINESE DOCTOR is
HELD AS SMUGGLER
Wealthy New Jersey Celestial Charged
rs With Plot to Ship 100 Country
men Into Country.

Hackensack, N. j., May 3.--Dr. jim
Fuzzy Moy, Chinese physician who
lives on alarge country estate at Wood
cliff Lake. is under arrest today,
charged with being in conspiracy to
smugsle 100 Cinnamon into the United
States from the island Of Jamaica. The
arrest was made by United States
marshal on an indictment secured in
the United States court in Massachu,
sets. The indictment charges that DR.,
Moy. together with Goodman Phillips
Harvey G. Daley and George A. Gar
diner OF Boston, entered into con
spiracy. beginning on Nov. 1. 1910, to
charter a vessel and bring 100 China.
men into the United States. 1t is said
that they were to receive from $3.50
to $500 for each passenger.
When arraigned, Dr. Moy offered a
bag containing $4,000 worth OF jewelry
as bail. but this was declined.
president Mckinley was my friend
said the Chinaman. II was an inspector
OF immigration at Boston during his
administration, and If he were alive
this arrest would not have happened.
Since he died, have been perse
cuted."
DR.. Moy's wife, an American woman,
protested angrily at his arrest.
I'm ashamed of my own country
she said.
Pm ashamed to live in a country
where so much cruelty is visited upon
my husbands countrymen. 1t makes
me sorry to think that my daughter
was born In the United States"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
heavy TONE IN
STOCK MARKET
l&ME OF IMPORTANT ISSUES A
yboINT BELOW YESTERDAY;
r MEXICAN ROAD DROPS.

i New York, May c.-(Wall Street,
IN heavy tone developed in the early
hding on the stock market today
Sexican railways lost the most. the
bond preferred dropping N. Lehlgh
Rlley receded point, Southern "a :
Aic and Westinghouse electric q,
!, fading *, and Union Pacific ana
:bPuthern railway preferred.
IEPrices were extended in all direc-
Pms some of important stock making
sbclines of point or more below yes
frday's closing before the selling
(eased. Covering of shorts and the
lxecution of some supporting orders
aused a sharp fractional rebouna.
tchison was bought freely and ad-
|anced to 110A.
The market closed strong. General
|uying marked the trading of the last
our in which best prices OF the DAY
we're made and practically all OF the
|revious days losses were more than
recovered. The buying Of READING
Union Pacific and U. S. Steel was es-
9ecially Impressive and brought the
bel of prices to the highest point 81
Ne present movement. The list reced-
m slightly.
SE5eciall tx
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
GIVE DEED TO LOT
Manning and WelIman Present Widow
Of Lot Purchaser With
Clear Title

True to the plan OF the Arm to pre-
sent the widows Of lot purchasers with
clear titles. Manning and Wellman has
sent to Mrs. Ethel H. Webster in
Mankato MINI, a deed to lot In
Dukes addition. The Mankato Daily
Review tells of the case as follows:
Mrs. Ethel H. Webster of this city
received today through c. l..
Oleson. president of the National
bank OF commerce, and trustee for
Manning & Wellman. the real estate
firm Of Ottumwa, Iowa, who have con-
Quoted sales in Dukes addition, an
abstract and deed to the lot in Dukes
addition contracted for by her late
husband.
This transfer was made in accord
ance with the terms OF the contract
which reads I'm the event OF the
death of the buyer after one-half OF
the amount has been paid, the seller
agrees to execute deed the same
as though the full amount had been
paid
! Mrs. Webster appreciates the
promptness with which the lett r OF
this most generous provision has been
carried out by Messrs. Manning &
Wellman
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
RUSSELL.

Miss Helen Van Arsdale Of Charlton
spent Sunday with her sister MRS. F.
A. Rockey.
Fred returned home Sunday from Irv-
ington. Nebr., where they had been
called by the death OF a relative.
Miss Rena Logan who Is teaching in
the Lucas schools spent Saturday with
her father John Logan.
Mrs. Archie Goltry spent few days
the latter part OF the week with her
mother at Thayer.
Clarence and Neil Loynachan were
business callers in Charlton Saturday.
Rev. Soxe Of Osceole was called here
Saturday to conduct the funeral Of
Josiah Litchebarger.
Maurice Baker spent Sunday with
his sister Mrs. Nevada Cox Of Meirose.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Steck and chill
dren of Coatsville, Mo-. came Satur-
day for a visit with the formers par
|ents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. H, Steck. They
are going to move to Garland, Wyo. IN
the near future.
Saturday to aid Rev. Soxe In a revival
meeting.
Josiah Litchebarger died at his
home Friday with Brlght's disease at
tended by dropsy and heart disease.
The funeral was held at the house on
Saturday afternoon.
Herbert Johnson was taken i'll with
scarlet fever Thursday.
The merchants Of Russell have been
holding contest for the past six
months. A vote was given for every
one cent purchase and the one receiv-
ing the highest number Of votes re-
ceived piano. The contest closed on
Saturday. Miss Bessie Westlake won
the pianA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
DOWNWARD TURN
in WHEAT MARKET
BEARisH CABLE NEWS AFFECTS
CHICAGO PIT; BETTER WEATH-
Err EAsED CORN.

Chicago, May 3.--Bearish cable news
today gave q downward turn to wheat
The market on the other side OF the
Atlantic showed no acceptance OF tne
advance here. but on the contrary act.
ed response to prediction OF llnerai
shipment from the Argentine. Further
more there were reports OF generous
offerings by Russia. Cash demand III
American centcrs gave no sign OF I'M
provement; millers not displaying tho
least anxiety to purchase. Besides. the
crop outlook was more favorable, goou
rains having occurred in western Kan
sas and Nebraska. Opening prices were
n to 1 cent lower, May leading. July
started at sSh to SSMc, q loss OF 4 20
n and steadied around the lower lever.
Statements by leading expert that
against 1914 last month and that spring
wheat seeding shows 100000 acres IN
crease led to further weakness. The
close. however, was steady at SSAc Tor
July, net loss Of nc.
Better weather eased prices In the
corn market. The fact. too, that shorts
had covered freely made sentiment
less bullish. July opened " to 4 down
at 52N to 52M cand declined to 52xc.
forced a further depression. The close
was steady though at 52h @52A for
July a net decline of A@H.
There was quite little selling pres
sure on oats. Not SO much changing
took place as usual. July started a
shade lower at 32Ac, touched 32A q
327sc and fell to :2hc.
A big run Of hogs made provisions
weak. First sales We're to i7hc
cheaper, with July delivery $14.S7h to
S15.05 for pork, :s.075z for lard and
3S.07h elso for ribs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
FREDRIc.

Mrs. Peter Miller was an Abba Wis
itor last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shafer and son
Mearl visited at the parental Chapman
home Sunday.
Miss Dick HogodorE Of Oskaloosa
visited her sister Mrs. Alva Miller on
Wednesday.
w. j. Gardner Of Medford, Okla, ar
rived last week to attend the funeral
Of his father Thomas Gardner.
Mrs Ethel Hawkins and little daugh-
ter Bessie and Miss Bess Moss OF OF
tumwa visited at the J. w. Moss home
III miles east of here Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Rev. w. j. Smith attended the social
Saturday night and visited friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs H. C. Moss and children
visited Sunday at the home OF Frank
Steel.
The social at Pleasant Corners Sat-
.urday night was we'll attended.
Miss Sue Gray visited friends near
Eddyville over Sunday.
Mrs Archie Miller was shopper In
Abba Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
BETTER PRICES HERE
Farmer From Near Farson Satisfied
With OttumWa's Selling
CnndI$iana sa4i3

You can take it from me" said
Mark Winter, farmer residing near
f'arson, that the Ottumwa market Is
Just as good as the Chicago market
and prefer 1t and find 1t more worth
my while to come here rather than 60
into Chicago" Mr.. Winter had just
sold two loads Of cattle and one load
OF hogs in Ottumwa, and in converse
ton in the office Of the Courier fol-
lowing the sale, stated that after he
had considered the expense one incurs
In making the trip to Chicago, and
comparing the ruling prices In OF
tumwa and Chicago for the same
period he found Ottumwa the most in
wiling market for the stock raiser in
this section. Mr. Winter pulls for
OttumWa as market center.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
BLAkEsBuRG.

Miss Vera Tharp of Ottumwa re-
turned home Sunday from a visit with
her grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G.
Thompson of this place
Mrs. Joshua Cloyd Of Ottumwa Wis
tied recently with her daughter Mrs.
Soda Williams.
Mrs. kroger of Oskaloosa is visiting
her daughter Mrs c. Scott
Lester Jay is visiting in Des Moines
at the home of his wife's parents Mr..
and Mrs. Pilmer. II
Harvey Chedister and family went
TO Beacon this week where they will
reside. sa,s ,.
VIM. Smith OF Nodaway county, Mis-
souri, visited recently with his sister.
Mrs. Paris Smith
Mrs. Ed Terrence ant children who
have been visiting relatives here re-
turned to their home in Ottumwa SAT-.
urday evening -.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago. May s.-The cash grain
market follows:
Wheat-No. 2 red. s4N @s5Nc.; No
3 red, 92@95c.; No. 2 hard, OAK @
northern. $1.04@l05: No. 2 northern
$1.02@1.04; No. 8 northern. $1,000
1903; No. spring, 95@$1.00; No. 3
spring, s5@9sc; Velvet chaff, 800 S7c.;
Durum, 83@93c.
Corn-No. 2. s54@54hc.: No. 2 white,
'b4@54hc.; No. 2 yellow, 54@54&c.:
No. 3, 53hc.; No. 3 white, 53hc.; No.
yellow, 5sh@53Ac.: No: 4. 51@52c.;
S. G. NJ, 4S@45c.; S. G.. r. 44@4sc.
Oats-No. 2, 31h@32c.: No. white.
s3k @34c.; No. 3 white. s3@33Kc.; No.
a white, 32@32Nc.; standard, 33A q
S3hc.
Rye-No. 2, $1.10.
Barley-60@ $1.14.
Timothy-$12.
Clover-$15.50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
HIGHLAND ROUTE NO. 8.

Daisy Diselm and her mother Mrs.
limbaugh transacted business in CT
tumwa Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. e. Mullenix are the
parents of a son. born recently.
f. Utterbach with his bride spent
Sunday with his parents.
Miss Angeline Berry of Blakesburx
closed a very successful term OF school
at Mt. Tabor Friday
William Mullenix is recovering from
a severe attack of measles OF which
there are several cases in this neigh
borhood.
Earl Burkinbine and William n.
Robertson are now confined to thei.'
home. with the measles.
Mabel the little daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. G. G. Mullenix has recovered
from her recent illness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
FARMrNGToN.

Mrs. Albert Hartrick and baby lett
Friday morning for visit with
friends in Centerville
Roy Masmar OF TT. Madison visited
over Sunday with his mother at this
place.
Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Shipp left Satur-
day morning for Ainsworth. where Mr.
Ship has accepted call to the Bap-
fist passionate.
Miss Ruth Bowel ~ Keosauqua Wis
tied over Sunday with Mrs. P. o. Pet
erson.
Mrs. J. l.. Hamlin is visiting with
her husband In Keokuk.
Miss Mayme Reckmyer left Monday
for Chicago on business trip.
Misses Kettle Israe. of Hedrick AMI
Katherine Cresap of Ronaparte were
Pennington visitors Monday.
r. S. Merrick Of Henniba1, Mo-, vis-
tied Saturday with his family at this
place.
Mrs. GeoJ Manning and children left
Monday for Keosauqua where they
will be the guests of relatives
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
SEEK DIPLOM "A s
Pupils Of the Eighth Grade In Rural
Schools To Have Ex-
amin ation ase

Pupils OF the eighth grade in the
rural schools are making ready for the
examinations that are scheduled to be-
gin in the office OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Burgess, county superintendent OF
schools tomorrow The spring exami-
nations are set for Thursday and Fri
day, May and and the superin-
jtendent's office will be used for the
purpose! There will probably be
about twenty-five pupils to take the
examination. Some three dozen tried
for their diplomas a few months ago
at the early examination and some
VINO fa1led at that time will be givcn
an opportunity to try tomorrow and
Hrlday The children entitled to make
the tryout are those residing in the
country and attending rural schools.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
STOCKPORT.

DR.. Day Of Moravia visited his
brother T. c. Day Saturday. DR.. Day
was on his way home from California
where he spent the winter.
Hugh Walker OF Idaho IL visiting
relatives here.
H. X. Knowles was in Burlington
this week on business.
M. l.. Shelman was in st. Louis this
week.
Mr. White of Keosauqua was in the
city this week
Work on the Christian church was
commenced Monday morning with 2
rush. Two teams and large force OF
men are excavating the cellar and
preparing cement blocks for the fun
dalton.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Parish, .
son.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-04
Nav York Money; cIosina.

New York. May 3.-Prime mercan-
/ tile paper-3h @4%l
4 sterling exchange-Steady with ac-
atual business in bankers bills at
for so day bills and at $4.se.55
Nor demand.
NJ Commercial bills-$4.ssH.
III Bar silver-53Ac.
IA Mexican dollars-45c.
ds-Governmen-, steady; rail-
siroad, strong.
n Money on call-Steady, ~ @2h%;
Shuling rate, 2A; closing bid, IN; Of
:, Time loans-Dull; &C days, 2h%;
40 DAYS, 211@2N; six months. 3.