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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
WANTS the BEST
OF iowa APPLES
HORTICULTURAL = SOCIETY Ex.
PECTs TO SHOW UP IN THE
NO. I CLASS.

Ames, Nov. 16.-(Special.) Iowa
doesn't need to take back seat for
any state when it comes to apples.
The Iowa Horticultural society ex-
poets to prove this with an exhibit
that will demonstrate that Iowa orch
ards can produce better fruit at
cheaper prices than the orchards on
the east or the west. The state is to
be searched for No. 1 apples; they will
be packed in boxes by an expert from
the famed Hood River country and
then displayed in Des Moines the Sec
ond week in December for all the
world to see what Iowa can do in the
apple line.
Iowa orchardists who have apples
that are No. 1 in quality are asked to
write at once to Laurence Greene, Iowa
agricultural experiment station, Ames,
and tell him what kinds Of apples
they are willing to show. Mr..
Greene will then arrange with them
for their shipment and packing and
display. Every lot will have the per-
sonal attention Of the expert, who will
be A. B. Cooper who conduct
ed the packing school at the state fair
recently and in several southwestern
Iowa towns. Arrangements are being
made for prizes for the best exhibits.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
MALVERN MAN A
.-. REAL CIDER MAN

Malvern, Noy. 16.-W G. Bingaman
installed large cider mill with a
hydranticc press recently and although
he did not get started making cider
until little late in the season, he re-
ports having had about all he could do
and has already made about 10000 gal
Ions of cider. The cold weather of last
week will stop those who were han II 8
cider apples, unless they were already
piled up in the orchard. George F.
Salyers OF Strahan also has a large
plant for making cider and has done a
good business. ..@& &.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
i. W.. NEASHAM
The Leading Je,ueler
I2O East Main
Revival At THE
MISSION HELPS
SPECIAL SERVICES BY EVANGEL.
IsT KNOWLES AND SINGER
ARE MUCH ENJOYED

The interest in the special revival
meetings at the Open Door Rescue
mission, 1926 East Main street every
evening is now at white heat. The at
tendance last night was large and the
enthusiasm was intense. Mr.. Knowles
gave stirring sermon on 1.-TWO Some
Things and One Some One" Harry
Cornish, the talented baritone singer,
who was heard for the first time here
last night, gave two solos, 1.-THE Model
Church." and "He Threw Out The Life
Line to Me-" Tonight Mr.. Knowles
will talk on Excuses" and Mr.. Cor
nish will sing Mothers Prayer and
when Jesus Was Born in the Man
ger" Mr.. Cornish plays his own ac-
compartment on flutina.
A new feature at the Open Door
mission will be started next Monday,
when a part of the auditorium will be
fitted up as writing and reading
room for the use of everybody. The
room will be in the nature Of rest
room. where warm fire will also be
kept and where farmers and their
families may rest, eat their meals,
etc. superintendent Catherman stated
that when the room is completed, he
desires the public to understand that
it is tor the use of all. Writing ma
terra, and good books and papars will
be available. The rest room will be
open from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
ANOTHER POISON
CLUE is PROBED
Evidence Found Of Sickness In An
other Family Where Mrs.
Vermiiya Lived.

Chicago. Nov. 16.-Detectives from
Coroner Hoffman's office were assign
ed today to work on clew which was
given that official and which is being
Investigated for the purpose of reveal
ing further evidence against Mrs.
Louise Vermilya. accused of the muir
der of Arthur Bissonette.
The coroner was told that Mrs. Yer.
milya formerly lived with family of
the name of Dorm on Groveland ave.
nue., and while the accused woman
was there a daughter OF the Dorns
had frequSnt attacks OF stomach trou-
bic. It was said the girl quarreled
with Mrs. Vermilya and that these at
tacks usually followed the quarrels.
Miss Dorm, who was 1S years old, is
said to have died in one of these at
tacks. The cause Of her death was
given as gastritis. The officials be-
lieve she may have been poisoned.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18

Mississippi river today is the activity
of the railroads in buying up shore
lands and, thus preventing the use OF
many desirable terminals.
Col. Richie and A. C. Miller left this
afternoon at 1920 for Keokuk where
Chief Engineer Hugh Cooper of the
big power dam at that place has in
yited Col. Richie to visit and inspect the
huge works. Col. Richie is no small
parsonage in the army circles wherein
engineering matters are considered.
He is perhaps best known by his con-
nection with the building of the 500
locks in the ore regions of the north
and also the river work at Moline, Ill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
PAINTERS AT .@
WATERLOO JAN. 1912

Waterloo, Nov 16.-The executive
committee of the State Master Paint
ers' association held meeting in
this city Sunday afternoon and COM
pleted arrangements for the conven-
tion of the association here January
10. III and Il. This will be the first
state convention and from all indica-
tions between two and three hundred
delegates will attend the convention.
The headquarters will be at the
Ellis hotel, but all meetings will take
place in the new Pythian ter-ple on
Commercial street. Exhibits, which
will be a feature of the gathering, will
also be housed in the convention hail.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
GIRL HID IN CLOSET
TO AVOID SPANKING

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-Fearing her
mother would spank her for being late
to school little Hulda Gunderson,
aged seven years, stood in dark
closet in her home here for thirty
hours, while her frantic parents and
other relatives searched the city In an
effort to locate her.
When sent home Tuesday morning
for a written excuse for tardiness,
Hulda took up quarters in the clothes
closet. When found yesterday after.
noon she was exhausted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
OIL
DISTRIBUTION
PLANS FOR CONFORMING WITH
F.. COURT DECISION MADE
PUBLIC

New York, Nov. 16.-PlanS for the
distribution of stock Of the thirty-four
subsidiary companies of the Standard
Oil CO. of New Jersey to conform with
the mandate OF the United States su'
preme court were made public here,
The basis of distribution was deter
mined by the capitalization of the
Standard Oil Co., of New Jersey, and
it's subsidiaries. Thus in the case OF
the Atlantic Refining Co., a holder OF
one share of the Standard Oil Co., OF
New Jersey, received a proportionate
interest in the capitalization of the At
lantic Refining Co., in this case
49996-9S33S3rds of one share.
The stocks, with the exception of the
stock Of the Anglo American Oil Co.,
limited, will be ready for distribution
by Dec. /. The stock of the Anglo
American Oil Co. will be distributed
later.
The Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey,
having iivested itself of it's subsidi-
aries will be maintained in its present
corporate form with the same officers.
Col. Oliver H. Payne has resigned as
director of the Standard Oil Co. as he
has not been active in the company's
affairs for some years past. His sue
cessor has not been, yet chosen.
Standard Declares Dividend.
The Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey
today declared dividend for the last
quarter Of the yard Of 81 a share. This
Is the last dividend to be declared be-
fore the company dissolves under the
mandate of the supreme court.
The Standard Oil Co. of New York
also declared a dividend Of $50 a share
which is equivalent to a dividend of
1895 share on the stock of the
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey.
Since the Standard Oil Co. was given
corporate form in 1882 it has distrib-
uted about 1851, 100000 In dividends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Two Important Rail Hearings.

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-Two import
ant hearings were scheduled to be
held by the state railroad commission
today. The board will decide what
m industrial vicinity" is, in the hear
ing to establish limits OF localities
that should enjoy switching charges
The long contested minimum live
stock weight case also is up for a
rehearing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Uniform Fire Rates Sought.

Des Moines, Nov. 1G.-Uniform fire
insurance rates for Iowa will be asked
of the Iowa legislature at the next
session, by the farmers mutual CON-
panies Of the state, in accordance with
q resolution adopted by the Iowa
Mutual Insurance association in con-
vention here yesterday. The resolu-
ticn was adopted after bitter fight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
DECEMBER So
POULTRY SHOW
EIGHTH ANNUAL EVENT OF THE
SOUTHEASTERN FANCiERS AS
SOCiATlCN BEST YET.

Fairfield. Nov 16.-The program and
premium list of the Eighth Annual
Poultry show of the Southeastern Poul-
try Fanciers association has been is
sued and is the best which this assO-
citation has yet put out. The show will
be held from December to 9 inclu-
sive and will be in the new arInory
where the greatest conveniences are
to be found.
Secretary S. A. Power reports an
unusual interest among prominent
chicken men from the surrounding
cities and states. From all indications
there will be very large exhibit. All
entries must be in the hands of the
secretary not later than December 4.
C. P. Nelson will superintend the
show.
w. S. Russell of Ottumwa who is
the best known chicken fanciers in
Iowa, together with Joseph Dagle Of
Richland will act as judges for this
show and will make the awards.
Numerous special premiums and
trophies are offered at this show and
Among the latter are the following
Senator W. S. Allen, loving cup; Fair
field Commercial club officers, silver
cup; F. c. Hollister, silver cup; Mayor
J. P. Starr. silver cup; Rock River
Poultry Co., silver cup: National Part
ridge Wyandotte club, silver cup;
Successful Farming cup; Iowa State
cup of the American single comb
Brown Leighorn club will be awarded
to the club member having the best
exhibit by points. The special rizes
also includes large number of cash
prizes, offers of fancy birds and set
tings of eggs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
a HousehoId Medicine

That stops coughs quickly and cura
colds is Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound Mrs. Anna Pelzer, 1926 Jeffer-
son ST., So. Omaha, Nebr., says: Il can
recommend Fo1ey's Honey and Tar
Compound as sure cure for coughs
and colds. 1t cured my daughter of
bad cold and my neighbor, Mrs. Ben
son, cured herself and her whole fam
lily with Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Everyone in our neighDorhood
speaks highly Of it."-CiaiK Drug
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Iowa City Property Valuable.

Iowa City Property Valuable.
Iowa City, Nov. 16.-The valuation
of all the Catholic church property
here, with the exception of the hos
pital, is about 100000. This was an
nounced during the listing of the
property preparatory to placing it un-
der an incorporation in the control OF
the bishop Of this diocese as directed
by a recent order from Rome. Sim
liar action is being taken all over the
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18

floral offerings from the neighbors
and the superintendent and employees
of the Ottumwa Iron Works, and the
Shoemaker candy factory :-.nd en-
ployes and the T. A. Frazier grocery
store.
Mrs, T. T. Ru.ter and family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Gard of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our friends
and neighbors for courtesies extended
during the illness and death of our
son and brother; also for the beautiful
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Mother Of Musician Dead,

Des Moines, Nov. l6.-Mrs. Anne E.
Henry, mother of. T. Fred Henry. the
we'll known musician, is dead at her
home here as the result Of burns re.
ceived Monday when lamp overturn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18

For coughing, dryness and tickling
in the throat, hoarseneSs and all coughs
and colds, take Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. Contains no opiates-Clark
Drug Store: Owl Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
FuIIer-Davis Weddina at keokuk.

Keokuk, Nov. 16-Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Caroline T. Davis, oc-
Cured the marriage of her daughter,
Caroline Thistle, to DR.. Frank NJ.
Fuller. Cards have been issued an
nouncing that DR.. and Mrs Fuller will
be at home after December Is at 217
High street. Mrs. Fuller is sister
of James G.. Davis Of Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
A Bloody Affair

is lung hemorrhage Stop it: and cure
weak lungs, coughs and colds, with DR..
Kings New Discovery. soc and S1.0O.
F. B. Clark
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
: Pennsylvania Bishop Dead.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 16.-Bishop
Alexander Macey-Smith Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal diocese of Penn
sylvania died suddenly at his home
early today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
ed throwing burning oil over her
body. ,s

Frightened Into Fits
by fear Of appendicitis, take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, and away goes bowel;
trouble Guaranteed. 25c. F.
Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Christmas Work
In Manufacturing Department

Many will want speeiar designs In
tie pins, new ring nountinss, etc. made
TO order about Christmas time. Today
is the right time to see Us about this
character Of work. Our men can give
more careful attention to the work now
than later when many will desire the
assistance Of our manufacturing de-
partment. Suggestions and estimates
cheerfuiiy given.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Don't Let Anything Pre-
vent Your Intending This Sale.

If you are interested in Furs, for service, fo1
durability, for grace and beauty, then the Kitten
plan Sample Furs will surely please you and tn
prices they will be sold for will make them still
more interesting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-18
Need Long Haul.

The long haul was said by Col.
Richie to be needed for the success Of
the river transportation, for the short
haul cannot be depended on to be Of
any good to the cause of navigation.
An inland waterways system that will
make it possible to carry freight from
Ottumwa to Chicago, st. Louis, Pitts
burgh, or other long distance places,
was the plan Of the engineer, who has
studied all of the phases Of the Des
Moines river as navigable stream.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
By
A. L. G.

is pleasant news to their many friends.
Mrs. Wilder Glover and her daugh-
ter, Amy D, spent last week with
Mrs George Camp during the absence
of Mr.. Glover and his little son, Bolan,
in New York.
Mrs. Virginia Bates Conyers is at
the Whitlock House for an indefinite
period. She has many friends in
Marietta who recall her as one OF the
beautiful bellies and accomplished
musicians of Covington in her youth.
FOR SALE-A ten syrup soda iount
at 307 Church street.
Mrs. G. T. Hawkins and Mrs.
Peter Smith will go to Atlanta next
Sunday with their children, Crawford
and Loughery Hawkins and Gertrude
and Elizabeth Smith, who will take
their first communion at the Sacred
Heart church.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
New Brass Band For Marietta.

Prof. Weinhold is instructing a
class of young men in music on wind
instruments to be incorporated in the
established Gem City Band as soon as
they learn to play we'll enough. This
will be of great value to the old band
as a means of relievingfmembers who
are i'll or otherwise busy. The new
musicians include Messrs. Albert
Dobbins, Dempsey Medford, Dan
Baker, Ernest Hyde, Roy Moore,
Stanton Read, Carl Butler, Herbert
Handy and Harold Hawkins.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
PERSONAL

Miss Irene Northcutt is improving
after an acute illness.
Mrs. A. III. Ulm, OF Atlanta, spent
last Friday in town.
Col. and Mrs. B. F. Simpson have
returned from Florida.
The entire family OF Mr.. G. W.
Carter is i'll with humps.
Mrs. S. G. McEachern is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Pace, in Rome.
The entire family OF Mr.. Price on
Whitlock Avenue have measles.
= Mr.. Bolan Brumby is away on a
ten days trip extending to Louisville,
KY.
Judge and Mrs. John Awtrey are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Awtrey.
Mrs. N. w. White is visiting her
mother, Mrs. W. M. Frey, who is
paralyzed in her limbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Sullivan
have gone to housekeeping at zoe
Inman Circle, Ansley Park.
Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Clarkes-
Vile, Tenn, who has spent the winter
with Mrs. Patton, returned home
Friday.
Col. E. P. Green's family will
come to Marietta about the first Of
June and stay until September which
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
Miss Mary Robson and
Master Lewis Hoppe Win.

The contest for honors in oratory at
the Armory Friday evening was ex-
tremely interesting and greatly en-
joyed by the audience. Miss Helen
Dumas played the accompaniment
for the songs. The judges were Capt.
Fred Morris, DR.. Malone and MIR.
Gordon Gam. Miss Mary Robson
won first prize for girls and Miss
Mary Louise Oldson honorable men
ton.
Master Lewis Hoppe won the first
prize for boys and Mr.. Charlie Gard
ner honorable mention.
All the speakers did we'll and re-
ceived applause. Following is the
program
Song-Roses. ......H High School Pupils
Bill's Boy Miss Alice Hough
A Voice From Far Country
.M Miss Mary Louise Oldson
The Polish Boy ..-......-....L Lewis Hoppe
Song-Daisies Won't Tell
.-----..----...-.---. hlgne SchO0i Pupils
AS the Moon Rose ......... Beatrice Osborn
The Deacon's New Year, Emily Griffin
The American Flag Robert Harris
Song-Sweet Roses That Wither
High School Pupils
Salathiel to Titus. Griffin Rogers
Old Mother Goose Mary Robson
Spartacus to the Gladiators
............ -. ...... Charles Gardner
Song-Boat Song High School Pupils
The school will be represented in
spelling by Misses Mabel Griffin and
Lille Boatner and in arithmetic by
Miss Ethel Moore.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

FOR SALE--Two houses and lots
and one vacant lot on Powder Springs
Street, Marietta, close in. Both good
houses and desirable for a home. Two
thirds cash and balance in one or two
years. For information and price, see
John ?. Cheney at Marietta or write
me. D. B. Grist, Agent, for Miss Mat
tie b. Grist, 446 Luckie St., Atlanta,
Georgia. ieblOtf
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
Gives Aid to Strikers.

Sometimes liver, kidneys aud bowels
seem to go on a strike and refuse to
work right Then you need those
pleasant little strike-breakers-Dr
Kings New Life Pills-to give them
natural aid and gently compel proper
action. Excellent health soon follows.
Try them. 25c at w. A Sans Drug
Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

FOR SALE-Three houses and lots
in the city OF Marietta, also one vacant
lot, and also one eighteen acre farm
in edge OF town. Apply to G w. Glib
son, lis Sessions st. spr12-4t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

Buggy and wagon for sale. Al
so good set Of harness. Call at
102 Reynolds street.
March 24-tf.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

When you want Tin, Copper and
Sheet Metal Work of every description,
see Howell the Timer at 26 North
Side Square. Phone 40. dec23 If
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
CERTAIN RESULTS
Many a Marietta Citizen
Knows How Sure
They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work of
Doan's Kidney Pills in Marietta. There
is plenty of positive proof of this in
the testimony of citizens. Such evil
dence should convince the most skepti-
cal doubter Read the following
statement:
R. M. Sanges, us Gober ST., Mariet-
ia, Ca, says "Some time ago was in
bad shape with kidney trouble and lum-
bago and had been suffering for some
time. The kidney secretions were too
frequent in passage, then again just
the reverse and there was much sedi-
ment in them. l could not stoop with
out having a severe pain in my back,
and | was also subject to dizzy spells.
Doans Kidney Pills helped me SO much
from the first that I continued taking
them, and after l had used the contents
of four boxes. was without symptom
of my former trouble. l am only too
glad to advise other kidney sufferers to
try Doan's Kidney Pills" Statement
given April 4th, I9o8O
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

Mrs. Tom Wallace entertained for
Miss Irma Neal Tuesday morning and
Mrs. Chandler Jones gave luncheon
afterward for the bridal party.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

AT Mrs. Howard Perkinson's on
Thursday evening the Methodist
Philatheas entertained for Miss Irma
Neal. The house was sweet with pink
and white wild flowers. DR.. and Mrs.
E. l.. Harris were present. All the
guests wrote good wishes for the bride
on cards decorated with cupids. There
was a contest of wits in questions
about the wedding the answers being
flowers. The gift to the bride was
dozen ice-tea coasters of cut-glass and
sterling silver.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
In Marietta Social Realm
Items of Interest TO Women

Mrs. Len Baldwin gave beautiful
six-course luncheon last Friday for
Miss Irma Neal, inviting ten guests.
The center piece was crystal basket
on a round mirror, filled with paper
white narcissi showered from the cleo
trolier with white tulle ribbons edged
with gold. The place cards were white
slippers with golden heels in which
Cupids sat holding orange-blossoms.
Bouquets of yellow immortelles were
attached to the cards. White and
gold china was used and a gift of
pierced brass was bestowed upon the
guest of honor.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21

Last Thursday evening Col. and
Mrs, John P. Cheney had as guests at
dinner Mr.. Ben Brantley, of Blach-
shear, Grand Chancellor of the knights
of Pythias, Mr.. E. L, Robertson and
Mr. Len g. Baldwin.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-21
RE SEMENT.

On February I, 1917, Mr.. Sanges was
interviewed and he said at always
gives me pleasure to endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills, and gladly confirm my
previous testimonial in their favor.
still take this remedy occasionally and
it keeps my back and kidneys in good
condition"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' sand
take no other.