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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
WHAT ROBBIE DID.

One bright morning Robbie Dale sat
on the door step. He was planning
how he could help his mother, who
was very poor, and needed money.
Baby Ruth had been sick, and there
were many bills to pay. Little Robbie
said, "Oh, dear! wish could do
something for mother" He sat awhile
longer thinking of something. Sud-
denly 8 bright idea came into his
mind. He said, II will ask mamma"
His mother was in the kitchen IRON
ing. She looked greatly surprised
when her little boy told what his plan
was. His plan was to have a stand
at the tair which would be opened next
week. He thought he could have lem.
onade and, candy. And perhaps. too,
Sister Anna would make some of her
nice doughnuts and some sandwiches
for him.
After q while Robbie obtained his
mothers consent to try his plan.
Everyone in the village who knew Rob
bic like him we'll The fair only la,.-
ed one day. It was a beautiful day.
Robbie was there early. He arranged
his stand very nice. Doughnuts and
sandwiches on one side, candy, glasses
and lemonade on the other side. The
lemonade was very good. Many peo-
pie surrounded his stand. Before night
every thing was sold. He had made
nearly ten dollars. He hurried home
to his mother and said, 'Will this
help you, mammal"
Eyes, very much" answered his
mother. Butt. helps me good deal
more to know that have a kind.
thoughtful son."
Many times after that he found
4, ways to help his mother. And he
grew to be good and useful man.
Miss Maude Kneedler. age 16.
R.. D. No. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
rHE so.PEEP PRIZE WINNERS.

After carefully going over all tne
verses. the Judges in the Bo-Peep con
test decided that Geraldine Lenore Lu'
deman was entitled to the prize, a SOU
venir spoon. wa
when we announced the contest We
~a,d All the Juniors writing verses
would receive valentine. when we
meant George washington post caro-;
However, we have been unable 70 nna I'M,
anv washington post cards, but we
have found some beautiful lnae.
nendence". souvenirs and each writer
Of a verse will receive one this week:
We viii announce another verse con
test soon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
SEVEN Ii. RULES FOR THE JuNIoRs

/, Use one side Of the paper only. : :,
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or sharp lead pencil.
). Always sign your name in full
and state your age.
4. Number your pages.
S. DO not copy stories or poetry ana
send us as your own work. e
6. Always state choice OF prize on
a separate piece Of paper, with name
and address in full.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor,
Courier Junior, Ottumwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
NY SCHOOL.

Dear Editor: will write to YOU
about my school. 60 to the Prairie
College school. It is situated two miles
west of Lebanon, Iowa. Our teachers
name Is Miss Bulah Hoskinson. She
taught the fall and winter term and
Will teach our school this spring.
There are twenty-three scholars at
tending our school now. 1 like to "a
to school. My studies are reading,
arithmetic, geography, grommer.
physilogy, history, spelling and writ
CHLOE Green, age 70,
Milton. Iowa. r.. r. No. 1.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
SELECT PAPER DOLLS OR POST
CARDS.

We are going to send out until April
a most cards or paper dolls to all the
juniors as soon as we receive their icy
tera or stories, consequently the writ
ersl will be rewarded for their eftorts
right away. We want plenty Of goo
letters and some short stories on the
following subjects:
MY FRIEND ELIZABETH.
JOHN AND HIS MARBLES.
MARY'S REPENTANCE.
POLITE JUNIOR.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
GRACE WANTS 70 BE 4 JUNIOR.

Dear Editor and Juniors:
How are you all getting along? 1t:
has been long time since I have writ
ten to you. am II lyears old. will lie
IL the goth Of this month. have two
brothers and one sister. Ny school was
out the 18th Of February. have mot,
had very much time to write to you
lately because my mamma has been i'll
for about three weeks, but she is bet.
ter now. My little cousin Lucille Boland
is staying with US for a while She was
4 years old the 21st Of February. will
be pleased to become a Junior. rs
Grace M. Thomas, age H.
Box &c. North English Ia
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GEoRGEWAsr lNG1oN.

George Washington was a very
brave man. have not read about
him only / have heard my mother
speak OF him.
George Washington was born in Vir-
ginia, February %, 1892. he used straw
for bed and once it became afre; ne
might have been burned If the people
had not awakened him., My grand
pa was soldier, and l wonder II all
men are brave like Washington. A
month ago my papa had his leg broken
and is up now. we'll will close for
this time.
Cuba West,
1917 Fairview, Ottumwa, la.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11

Dear Editor:
vour sent me and I want TO thank
YOU and Vida Wahle for received q
Christmas card from her. The stories
liked best in the Courier Junior were
"Discontented May and the Juniors
in an Air Ship" thought l woulo
write for paper dolls. we came ron ron
health. I watched every week for the
Courier Junior and was always glao
when it came and especially glad when
] saw the little story had written was
printed.
= Bloomfield, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
THREE BOYS.

Once there was three boys and. they
did not care for anybody but them
selves and they just hated girls:
Their names were John, Joseph ana
Charley. John was the largest. Joseph
next and Charley the smallest.
There was river not far from tnelr
home and they often went there ana
PLAYED and waded in the water.
One day their mother got q letter
from one Of her friends and she SAID
that one of her other friends had cleo
and left q little girl and she asked
their mamma If she might take care OF
her and keep her.
When the boys heard it they went
out in the orchard in an old apple
tree where they always talked ABOUT
their troubles and when their mamma
wanted to go to the depot to meet the
little girl they would not help her
hitch the horse up. Their mamma
got ready and started for the depot.
While they sat In the tree, taking.
John says. 1--WE don't want any sister,
do we, Joseph"
mo. indeed" said Joseph.
"Of what use arc they ANYWAY,
said Charley.
.Why OF no use at all" said John
and Joseph together.
.There they come. Let's go down
to the river and stay a long time"
suggested Joseph.
After they had stayed quite whlle
they started for home.
When they got there the mother and
little girl were eating supper. The
gill was in Johns place and he did not
know what to think. she nad dark
eyes and black hair.
When they had eaten supper they
had to shake hands with her.
one day they started for the river
and the girl right after them. They
called her all kinds of names Iney
soon gotNthere and went out into the
river to wade In the cool water.
There was great holes In the river,
and it was awful dangerous.
John said to the girl, Come on here
you old tom boy, come and wade IN the
river"
Il am afraid I will fall said the
girl.
Come right on here now" sa:
And she took one more step and fell
right in a big hole. John was scared
and ran to pull her out. She was
frightened too and screamed and cried.
They took her home and she was sick
for three weeks, and they were all
very sorry. But John felt the worse
because he had done 1t all.
One day when she was about well
she wanted to see John, and their
mother sent for him and they all went
out but John cried and she told
him not to cry, because she had three
brothers once and they treated her the
same way, but they are dead now.
And AFTER that they were all good
to her and always liked her after
that. She fixed their things when
they were broken.
Mabel Guthrie,
Carnegie, Okla, R. r. 1, box 70
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11

Dear Editor,
received your pretty valentine and
thank you very much for. it. We are go
Ing to move to Batavia this month.
Papa has been superintendent Of the.
tile factory down there for over two
years.
polly while they went to Colorado. He
can say just lots of things We were.
very sorry when they took him home.
Alberta Lewis, q
Williamsburg, iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
a new JUNIOR.

Dear Junior: AS l have never
written to the Courier Junior before
thought would write. am 10 years
old. / have been reading the stories
and letters In the Courier Junior and
think they are fine. Every time I gel
a chance read them all. I have foul
brothers and sisters their names are
CLYDE, Bonnie, Ruby and Lora. MY
birthday Is the LIST Of April. ! nave
four dolls 1 like to play with them.
have ten chickens, gather the eggs IN
the evening.
Dova Rees, age 10,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
ANNA HAS A BABY BROTHER.

Dear Editor:-I go to school every
day. My teachers name is Maggie
Hawthorne We go to Sunday school
every Sunday that we are all we'll
My Sunday school teachers name is
Mary Buchanan. Sc gave box OF
candy for Christmas. I have little
baby brother. His name is Everett
I will close as my ietter is getting
long.
Anna Dillon,
Hedrick, Iowa.
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RosETTAs THIRD LETTER.
Dear Junior:

Dear Junior:
T though I would write and tell you
about my school. There are seventeen
scholars in our school. like to go 20
school. l am ten years OF age. My sis
ter's birthday is the 10Th Of the month.
She is years old. have three sisters
going to school and two of my BROTH
ers go. MY playmates are Ethel Nor :
row. Grace Morrison. Anna Lauson,
Carrie Chamberlain. wish some of the
Junior: girls would write to me and
/ will write to them. There are nine
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
ANNIE is EIGHT YEARS OLD.

Dear Editor:
l am eight years old. 1 have one sis
ter ten years old. have blue eyes and
light hair. have three pets, banty
hen, a. cat and a dog. My teachers
: lame Is Gertie Shaw. There are twelve
scholars in our school. This is my first
letter to the Junior.
Annie Smith,
ga Batavia. Ia, r. No. 1.
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wagon, harness and saddle.
The little boy was much pleased and
thanked his parents much. Harry had
lots Of fun with his things and he got
many more.
! would be greatly pleased and
would thank the editor very much foh
q post card.
Marshall Byrum, age IL.
ChillicOthe, Ia, r. f. D. Box. II
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HER WHITE HEN DEAD.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor: II
received your post card the other
day. The little white hen / told your
days after. She was five years old. i
was very sorry to have her die.
! expect to be in Ottumwa this
month as we are going to move to Ba-
tavia. 1t vii be my first visit to ,Ottum-.
wa. = Z.
Maize Lewis,
..E WILLIAMSBURG La ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11

girls going to my school. This is nv
third letter to the Courier ! enjoy
reading the Courier Junior and IKE
to write. My studies are reading, arith-
metic, language and spelling.
Rosetta Roberts. age 10,
Agency, Iowa, r. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-11
rHEoDos,A HAD; "A BIRTHDAY.

Pulaski, Iowa r. F. D. No. 3.
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MOVING TO BATAVIA.

Maize Lewis,
WILLIAMSBURG la
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
Gets S2OO for Bird Dog

Ernest \. Nisart was yesterday giGed judgement in the First Divi- sion of the Circuit Court against the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and South. ern railway for S200 for damages sus- tained for the loss of bird dog, which was run over and killed by an Iron Mountain train on March Fl, 1909, near the County Hospital The suit was filed in the Second Division, H4t was transferred 10 Judge Lea s court. where the trial occupied the greater part of the day Many wit neSses were examined among whom were experts who are supposed to be authority on the value of bird dogs. Their estimate of the value of such dogs varied from S25 to Sl,000, the alter being the amount sued for by EiSart. At the conclusion Of the examination of the witnesses the attorneys and the court held & con- ference, at which it was agreed that the plaintiff should be given verdict for $200. Robert L. Rogers represent ed the plaintiff and E. B. kinsworthy the defendant railroad company Arkansas Democrat.
 This is the first case on record to our knowledge where damages have been given by jury for the death of a dog.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
B'Ney Israel Observe Day of Atonement

"Yom Kippur, or the day of atone ment, was celebrated with fitting ceremonies by the Jews of the city Monday Appropriate services were held at the Odd Fellows Hall by Minister Harry Criycher, of Memphis, and Prof Joseph Rubenstein, of this city. Visitors of the congregation were MT Harry Yoflie and son, Ma than. and Mr. and Mrs. D. <. Levy, of Marianna
 Those of our Hebrew fellow citizens conducting business establishments closed their places Saturday night and did not reopen until Monday al ,9
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06

IL will be welcome news to dyspep- tics to learn of remedy that, in the opinion of thousands. IS an absolute cure for indigestion and all forms of stomach trouble, and, better still 1t Is guaranteed to do so. The remedy is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
 We all know the value of pure pep sin in indigestion, and add to this some exceptional laxative ingredients and you have a truly wonderful rem edy Mr T. w. Worthy of For sythe, Ga, got to the point where he could not even eat or digest veg etables and after many years of seek ing he found the cure in Dr Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin Mir Rudy Kas- her of Moline. Ill, was in the same bad predicament with his stomach, took Syrup Pepsin and is now cured
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
EATS WHAT HE LIKES
 AFTER TAKING FREE SAMPLE

Hundreds of others would gladly tes- tify
 It is a guaranteed cure for indiges- ton, constipation, biliousness, head aches, gas on the stomach and similar complaints A bottle can be had at any drug store for fifty cents or a dollar, but if you wish to make a test of it first, send your address to Dr Caldwell and he will supply free sample bottle, sent direct to your ad- dress. You will soon admit that you have found something to replace salts, cathartics, breath perfumes and other temporary reliefs. Syrup Pepsin will cure you permanently.
 For the free sample address Dr w. B Caldwell, 402 Caldwell building. Monticello. III.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
COUNTY FUNDS LET
Bank of Palestine Secures Funds Oi St Francis County on Bid of 6 5 Per Cent. Four
 Other Bidders.

Under the law and as advertised several weeks ago in The Times, bids were received by the County Court of St, Francis county at the Oc- tober term of the County Court for the keeping of the County Funds, There were tive bidders. as follows;
 Bank of Palestine. 3.i per cent.
 Bank of Eastern Arkat sas l-2 per cent.
 Bank of Forrest City, i per cent,
 Planters Bank X Trust Co, per cent
 Rice Growers Bank. of Wheatley, 5-s Of l per cent more than highest bid
 The Court, exercising it's right to reject any or all bids, ignored or rejected the bid of the Rice Growers Bank of Wheatley, and awarded the keeping of the funds to the Bank of Palestine, and that splendid institu- tion will hereafter for the term of two yeaaS at least, he the County Depository, and The Times congratu' ates the Bank upon securing the funds, and the County upon securing this liberal rate of interest on its l funds.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06

There being no further business council adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
HNM's This,

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by FJ. CHENEY X co, Toledo, Ohio. We the undersigned, have known I. ]. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him Derfectly honorable in all business trans actions and financially able to carry out any obligations made ny his firm,
 Walding kinnan x Marvin.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, c. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonl als sent free Price 15c per bottle. Sold by all drug
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
Foley Kidney Pills,

Supply just the ingredients needed to build up, strengthen and restore the natural action of the kidneys and bladder. Specially prepared for back ache, headache, nervousness, rheuma- tism and all kidney, and bladder and urinary irregularities.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
Cotton Meeting

There will be Cotton Meeting held at the Court House in Forrest City on Saturday October 7th, 1911, be- ginning at o'clock. All persons in terested in holding up the price of the staple and in best methods of market ing the present crop are cordially in yited to attend this meeting
 F.. A. Rolfe. County Judge
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
Gives Aid to Strikers.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and bow els seem 10 go on strike and refuse to work right. Then you need those pleasant little breakers -Dr. Kings New Life Pills-to give them natural aid and gently compel proper action Excellent heai'h soon follows Try them. 2jc at Al Druggists
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06

Tickling in the throat, hoarseness. loss of voice, indicates the need Of Ballard Horehound Syrup IL eases the lungs. quiets the cough and res torres health in the bronchial tubes. Price 25c, 50c and sl per bottle. Sell by ]. T Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
S2702.60
W. NJ. Brown, Recorder

The following claims are presented, examined. audited and ordered paid: FEB Laws, Janitor S7.00 A. D. Boyle, Mayor, fees 4.00
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
CITY FATHERS MEET.
short but Important Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening al the City
 Hall

The city council met Tuesday night in regular session at the city hall. Mayor \. b Boyle presiding, and Recorder Will Brown at the desk. Alderman ]. w. Barnes, $. r. Me Daniel and R. E. Sellers present: Alderman s. E. Conrad, L. II Mer. ritt and E. J. P'Pool absent. R. F. Sellers was sworn in as alder man from the second ward to fill the unexpired term of ] F. Bass, re- signed
 The following resolution was intro duced and unanimously adopted: Resolved. That tax of five mills be, and the same is hereby levied upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all real and personal prorerty in the city of Forrest City. for the pur- pose of city administration for the year 1911.
 It was moved and seconded that the superintendent of the Water X Light Plant be instructed To plug up all small hydrants on the streets Regarding the matter of the city S pro rata of the road tax held to be due the city from the county, yer bal proposition was made by Judge Rofe that the Bank of Forrest City would take S500 m city script at par, to help the city out. However, upoL advice of the city's attorney, this proposition was rejected, he advising that such action was not legal.
 REPORTS
 Mayor, amount fines assessed S34. 0l Marshal, amount fines collected 34.0t Marshal, amount licenses :" }2 Q,
 S66. 0l Recorder
 Script outstanding last report sl325. 3 Script issued since last report l377.2
 s27o2. 6
 w. NJ. Brown, Recorder The following claims are presented examined. audited and ordered paid EB Laws, Janitor S7.0 A. D. Boyle, Mayor, fees 4.0
 Sll 0 There being no further bushes council adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06

J. IT. SANDERS.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
\ Medicine that Gives Confidence

Is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs. T. ]. Adams, 523 No. Kansas Ave, Columbus, Kansas, Writes: For q number of years my children have been subject to coughs and colds. used Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound and found that it cured their coughs and colds, so 1 keep it in the house all the time" Refuse substl- tuteS.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
foley's Kidney Remedy ys. Hopeless
 Case.

Hon, Ark, J. F.. Freeman says. ''I had severe case of kidney trouble and could not work and my case seem ed hopeless. One large bottle of Fo. ley's Kidney Remedy cured me and l have never been bothered since. l always recommend it. .
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06
P. c. FANNIN Boot= SboQ makQr
Next to Neill s Henry Blacksmith Shop.

All kinds of Repairing done on short notice and at very reasonable prices. Out of town orders will also have my prompt and careful attention. Having recently installed a Fleming Shoe ma chine, l am prepared to do half-soing at lower prices than ever before.
 GIVE ME A CALL.
The Forrest City times., 1911-10-06

Miss Ethel Brown and brother-in- law, MT. J. O. Hale, of Marianna, were in the city Monday, en route home from Little Rock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-07-14
AfterSuppcrRkS 40
MN~ Cyn4lIA Crsy 40
SHOULD 1 ASSUME THE ENTIRE CARE THE NEGHB,
CHILDREN, ASKS PERPIIEXED MOTHER.

SHOULD ASSUME ENTIRE NEIGHBOURS
CHILDREN, ASKS PERPIEXED MOTHER.
OF all the a
this think
the difficulty that devoted mother
ing the youth of her children Here's
mo affair of love courtshp this
regard my neghbors' children
Naturally having feeling
sponsibiles mother and
two little boys happy this
convert ground into a playground
Now they have ball. swing
of eight noisy happy healthy who belong neghbors
really pleased that the boys made here but
readily understand that falls bruises
and the like and all this a
one Of neighbors likes and enjoy
that she sends little girls
mix-as may imagine
Now the these neigh
bo criticize housekeeping them of
actually being girl because reminded
them dinner
good and kind especially the little folks Do please tell
me
unable entire of the neigh
bors' children. PERPLExED'
neighbors amusing that
Perhaps this good that
trouble YOU the who really should be
Tended.
Every sensible attitude in provd
at home little Just because
mother however why the neghbors should
they do
children should pymate but there's
It's quite to discomfort when
they left alone they far better off when playing with
My advice your playground to
day-excep possibly three hours
understood throughout the neghbohood that this
is positive.
And admire for sweet ideal Of
and I'm see H.
children
Companionship. which being real pal
another quality the best mothers always possess and whioh they
neyer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-07-14

A number of affairs are being
arranged in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lyons, nee Miss EN-
ma Black of this city, who are
on their way to the coast from
Green Bay, Wis, where they were
married.
DIR. and Mrs. w. A. Munroe
have returned from Portland,
where they were the guests of
DR.. and Mrs. L. Z. Storey.
|
A program of music and song
and other interesting features
will take place at the High school
building this evening when the
l'09 class meets for Jolly re-
union. A large number of the
members are expected to attend.
MIR. and Mrs. J. Il. Murphy
CAL, where they have been for
the past year.
Mrs. l.. ID. Groom of Oklahoma
is the guest of her son, Rev. f. H.
Groom, at 1921 North Anderson
street, with whom she returned to
this city after her son had been
called home by the sickness and
death of his father.
Misses Mary and Elsie Donald
are spending the summer with
relatives on a large ranch near
Mrs. Irwin f. Hoska will enter
| tain at her new residence on
North Twentieth street next We'd
nesday afternoon at bridge
party.
Mrs. Charles Wilson Mason will
give a tea Monday afternoon from
3 to 6 o'clock in honor of Mrs.
P. A. Paulson and Miss Mohr Of
Spokane.