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The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Atwood, the aviator, made the trip from St. Louis to Chicago in three hours and twelve minutes actual time. He will break an other record to Boston.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The Arizona state fair promises
 to be a hummer this year. The board of managers are doing all in their power to make it the greatest ever held in the territory.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

A man at Kansas City took a cold bath and died shortly after. Water in such quantities seems to be bad business for even Mis- sourian,
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Some of the inhabitants of Mex ico have asked Diaz toreturn and restore peacel ye gods and little fshesl
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Senator Bailey of Texas has de- clared that he is in favor of dry state. Too late, Senator the election is over down there.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The Verde country is attracting some attention as an oil possibility. The northern part of the territory is destined to be hummer.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Fl Paso has expressed her de- sire to join with Arizona and New Mexico in celebrating their ad- mission into the union. But that time may be long way off.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

They are still shooting things up occasionally at Juarez, Mexico, but the craftsmanship seems to be poor.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The Phoenix Sun says that Joe Bailey of Texas has gone to swopp- ing horses. Hobbies, we pre- sume.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Publicity is said to be the Sa- viour of the trusts. It will be the salvation of the people, that is a cinch
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The tariff question will be opened up by congress and it IS a question as to what will be the out come.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The Fl Paso and Southwestern Railway is in the, swim-has a real hreman's strike, and the matter may not be settled in day.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Artesian Water has been discov- cred in many sections of the terri tory and from present indications our state will be ever wet one.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Other sections of the country are advertising as great summer re- sorts but we think Flagstaff has them all beaten for sum m T climate.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

So far the postal banks of Ari- zona are leading those of the west and southwest. We've got the dough" out in this country.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The big international typographi- cal union meet was pulled off this week at San Francisco.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Readjustment of express and freight rates for the west would be a very acceptable reform--if they werN adjusted downward.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Some one has discovered that there is graft system in San Francisco-how strange.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The president was disappointed when congress decided to knife the arbitration treaties.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The harvester trust denies that that it is a combine or trust. And who will deny the statement2
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Alter thefood resolution itseems that there was not even Noah to send out the dove of peace
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The monetary commission seems to have evaporated. But what's the difference?
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

President Taft will make his trip to the west as soon as con gress adjourns.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Senator Tillman has passed his 64th birthday-but h South Carolina gentleman is still a scrap ,ar
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

What calm after the storm in Washington.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

The territorial highway is ex- pected to be completed by Sept. Ist.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Issued every Friday. Subscription price two dollars q year in advance Every paper Is stopped at the expiration of the time paid for.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Wyoming has had killing frost. So has Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Entered in the Postof;ice at Flagstaf, Arizona,
 as second class matter
The Coconino sun., 1911-08-18

Dmuha California Watemons weighing o pounds
 unloaded fresh Meal both white yellow of mills n the Also
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04

and in giving them proper burial was
deplOrable. Leaving the wreck to rot
in the mud of Havana harbor for SC
many years can hardly be excused
When the United States interfered in
the Cuban war and rescued a suffering
people from the thralIdOm of Spanish
tyranny, it won the respect of the
world. All the money that was needed
was appropriated by congress and the
country stood solidly behind President
Mckinley in that trying hour. Our
soldiers and sailors were animated by
the most lofty and noble motives. But
after that war was over we married
the admirable record by leaving the
pathetic wreck of the Maine in the har-
Dor Of Havana as an object lesson Of
forgetfulness and neglect.
Congress has spent hundreds of
millions Of dollars for pensions with
OUT twinge. Costly public buildings
have been erected galore. This is not
a nation Of quibblers. But in the matter
Of the Maine the policy of congress
has been narrow and grudging.i The
money necessary to raise the wrecked
vessel and dispose of it properly is a
mere drop in the bucket The Cubans
cannot be blamed for pointing the fin
ger Of scorn at nation which boasts
of wealth, enterprise and unlimited re-
sources, and which wastes ten years
and more caviling over the expenditure
of few hundred thousand dollars to
preserve its national honor. There is
little wonder that some Of the Latin
Americans are losing respect for US"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
ESTABLISHING
VALUE OF LAND.
TRY TO DETERMINE WORTH OF
PROPERTY BEFORE AND
AFTER FLOOD.

The chief feature OF the damage suit
between j. H. R. Spilman and the Rock
Island railroad is the effort being maze
today by the defense to determine the
value Of the land involved both before
and after the overflow OF Soap creek.
The plaintiff claims that much OF his
land near Eldon was ruined by the
overflow and that the soil was greatly
deprecated for growing Of farm pro-
ducts through the effects of the high
water. All this is blamed upon the
railroad, who the plaintiff AYERS was
responsible because for filing up much
of the natural channel Of the creek
when building the bridge over the
creek. The damage was done when
the debris that collected In the creek
during the high water was the means
OF causing the approach to wash out
and the land in that vicinity to over
flow. The amount involved is 1895
and few cases for greater amounts are
fought harder, or is 1t often that 80
many witnesses are brought into the
case such as the present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
SIDNEY JEHL
| SOLD BY ECAN.
FORMER oTTUMWA PLAYER la
PURCHASED BY VANCOUVER
CLUB FOR 500.

Sidney Jehl. the Ottumwa player
whose ownership was questioned by
the Burlington club. resulting n q
decision from Secretary Farrell Of til
national association in favor OF tho
local association, has been sold by
Manager Ned Egan to the Vancouver
club in the far northwest. Ottumwa
gets 500 for the player. half Of the
amount having already being re-
ceived by President Lynch.
That the ball players like Ottunwa
and the fans Of these parts IL shown
in letter received by President
Lynch from Freddie Cakes. who play
ed the third corner sack for the Speed
Boys last season. Cakes has been
wintering In Imperial, Cal, and he
writes that he has been playing short
stop for league club out there dur
ing the winter months. Cakes states
he has signed up with Rock Island for
next season. but would much rather
play in Ottumwa In his letter he tells
of the Mexican uprising and how the
revolutionists In that section scored q
decisive victory over the regulars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
LIBERTYvlLLE.

Ed Gaeber Of Fairfield spent Sun
day with his parents.
Sarah Welty Of Princeton, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Hattie Fell.
Bert Cleasby has put in handsome
soda fountain In his drug store.
. Henry Sellers Of Table Grove, ILL.,,
moved his household goods here Fri
day. He will move March on the
Isaac Newland farm west of town
which he purchased.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Martin are the
parents OF boy baby born Feb. 49,
About sixty friends, neighbors and
relatives Of Mr.. and Mrsf1 9. J. Trun-
bull went to the Trunbull home near
Libertyville last Sunday to help them
celebrate their golden wedding. The
children. presented their parents with
handsome book case and then re-
ceived numerous other presents from
friends and relatives. At the noon
hour they were all invited into the
dining room where a good old fash.
toned wedding dinner was served.
Those present from away were: Mr..
and. Mrs. John Shy. Of Packwood, s4r.
and Mrs. Steel of Richland and Mr..
and Mrs. Inggles Of Linby, la.
William Riggs went to kirkwood,
ILL.,, last week to visit his father who
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
IN MEMORY OF AM
JOHN L. MILLER.

In memory of Comrade John Leonard
Miller, late Of Co. H Thirty-sixth regi-
ment. Iowa volunteer infantry, who
died at his home in Ottumwa, Iowa,
February s, 1911, at the age of IS
years.
He was native of Germany and
emigrated to this country in 1854. He
was united in marriage to Miss Caro-
line A. C. Fleer on March IA, 1885, and
soon thereafter settled in Ottumwa
which has since been his home. His
wife preceded him In death some
years ago. His only surviving rela-
tive in this country is niece, Miss
Lena G. Fleer, who has for many years
kept house for him and cared for him
tenderly In his fatal sickness. To her
he left his pleasant little home. He
was tailor by trade which he fol-
lowed many years. In August, 1862 he
enlisted in Co. H 36th Ia, and served
honorably and faithfully for three
years. being finally relieved from ser
vice when his regiment was disbanded
at Davenport, Iowa, September 8. 1855.
He was detailed as hospital steward
to the surgeons OF the regiment after
service in the ranks for year or more
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
SALEM.

Following an extended visit at the
Arthur Ingrim home at Arvada. Wyo.
Miss Mildred Foreman returned nome
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Becker departed
last week to visit relatives In the
western part Of Iowa and In Kansas
Miss May Masden attended the mil
linery opening and purchased q stock
Of nice goods iyChicago last week.
Mrs Marian Parker and Miss Mabel
Smith of Ottumwa, visited at the home
Of Mrs. Parker's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Scott Wednesday,
Miss Mary Fryman came from Fair
field Thursday and remained until Fri
day q guest at the home OF her aunt
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper
E.. A. Wilmeth Is at Lincoln, Neb.,
called there by the illness Of his
mother and his daughter Miss Dora.
c. l. De Lashmutt is enjoying visit
with his brother Frank DeLashmutt
from La Plata, Neb.
Mrs. Arvilla Carpenter has for ner
guest her daughter Mrs. Boyd Beard,
from Mt. Hamill.
Rev. D. D. Tibbetts, delivered fine
discourse at the Congregational
church Sunday morning.
Miss Eva Welpton Of Denver, Colo.
made q short visit with relatives and
friends here. quite recently.
Jay Long and wife have moved to
the N. NJ. Hockett property in the east
part of town.
Mrs Sidwell Stanley and little
daughter Celia returned from Monroe
City Mo-, last week.
Mrs. Hannah Lamm spent few
days of last week with relatives at
Mt. Pleasant.
High school closed for a h ,liday on
Wednesday, Washington's birthday.
Mrs Theodore Trueblood and chill
dren came in from 4,eDraska to visit
relatives.
Mrs .Trueblood and Mrs. Wright of
Denova visited with Mrs. Elizabeth
Oldt at this place Friday.
Friends quarterly meeting was
held at their church Feb. "a, rs and rs.
]. w. Foss made business trip
last week to Twin Falls, Idaho.
O. H. Tyner came from New London
and greeted Salem relatives and
friends Tuesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04

and remained with them until muster.
ed out. He was good citizen, 9 good
soldier, man of excellent habits, a
very conscientious Christian.
Therefore, resolved by his comrades
OF Cloutman post No. SO of the G. A. T.
We honor his memory as one who
though born and reared to manhood
under kingly rule in q foreign land
became SO loyal to the land OF his
adoption as to volunteer. In her de-
tense in the hour of her peril and re-
main steadfast to her colors through
three years OF service. Such deed
we regard as priceless record IN
the life of our deceased comrade.
1t is this which makes comradeshtp
IN the grand army so dear to us all.
We extend to his niece MISS Fleer.
our sympathy in her sorrow for the
breaking of the loving tie, that has
so long been the pleasure Of her life In
the home of her uncle.
A. H. Hamilton,
George Kitterman,
Henry Kirkpatrick.
Committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
EDDYvlLLE.

Mrs. Joe johnson left Monday for
Cedar Rapids to attend the state meet
ing Of the Royal Neighbors. Mrs.
johnson was sent a. delegate from
the lodge at this place.
Miss Mary Sargent who has been
spending the winter in Wickita, Kan,
returned to Eddyville Tuesday,
Peter Post who came to this
country direct from Holland has leas.
ed the Dye property. The family will
arrive in Eddyville Thursday.
Mrs. Laura Dible visited recently
with friends in Ottumwa
Mrs. Mable Shane and niece, Miss
Jessie Williams of Oskaloosa, visited
Monday at the home Of H. e. Dyke.
The neighbors and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Willis Krizer went to their
home Monday evening and gave them
q farewell surprise party. A, delightful
evening was spent by those present.
The family will move to the Davis
farm SO they will still be in this com
munity.
George Chord and son Ralph
went to Des Moines Monday on q
business trip. They will attend the
big Yeomen meeting in Des Moines
this week.
Mrs. Oscar Emanuel who has been
visiting relatives in Eddyville return
ed to her home at Orchard Tuesday.
A remunion was held at the Thomas
Ewing home Tuesday In honor Of Mr..
Ewing's seventy-fourth birthday and
Mr.. Joke Hollis forty-fourth birthday.
Those present were. Mrs. Rhoda
Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hohl, Mrs. w.
NJ Harding of Fulton, Mo-, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Briggs and daughter, Mr.. J.
Overman, Amanda Ewing. Mr.. Ewing
who has been quite i'll for some time
Ia improving.
Ed Shields transacted business In
Abba Tuesday.
William Shea of Ottumwa was a
business caller In Eddyville Monday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
CUBA AND THE MAINE.

1.-THE climax to all the dlscredltaDle
history OF the destruction of the
Maine in Havana harbor," says the
Kansas City Journal, would be for
congress to allow the Cuban govern.
ment to make up the deficiency in the
age. The announcement comes from
sum needed to clear away the wreck.
the Cuban capital that President Zayas
Is determined that the Maine shall be
raised or destroyed and that he will
see that enough monez is forth coming
to achieve this end yhe sum appropri-
ated by the United States will fall
short Of enough for the purpose, it is
believed, although good beginning
has been made.
"This country's course in regard to
the sunken battleship does not appeal
strongly to patriotic pride. Every
thing that has been done has been
rather tardy and insufficient. The de-
lay in securing the bodies Of the dead
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
BIRTHDAY OLA DIPLOMAT.

w. Cameron Forbes, the successor
Of Governors Taft and Wright in the
administration of Uncle Sans affairs
TN the Philippines is Al years old. He
was born at the old homestead Of the
Forbes family in Milton, Massa.
chusetts, the son Of William H. Forbes,
long prominent as business man in
Boston and brilliant cavalry officer
in the civil war. After completing
with credit, his preparatory school
work at Milton academy and Hopkin.
son school young Forbes entered Har-
ward, where his natural lent for
athletics led him to- strive for place
on the football squad. He succeeded
and become so popular as an efficient
athlete that he was made manager OF
the university crew in 1890, and presf-
dent of the boat club in 1892. For
the five years succeeding he was con-
nected with all Of the important ath-
letic events of Harvard. Liter his
graduation Mr. Forbes spent a year
and half travelling through the west
and abroad, then returned to Boston
and entered the brokerage business
as clerk. At the death OF his father
Ill LuC l6Ic ulu0LlcSy uO DCSohA0 OAiO ~
the executors of the estate of his
father, later becoming partner in the
old firm Of J. M. Forbes & Co., to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
his uncle, J. Malcolm Forbes.
Cameron Forbes is regarded as a
man of inherited ability, His father
and grandfather were great men. and
to his inheritance Of ability and in
tegrity he has added wonderful adj
ministrative genius of his own. He is
a splendid gentleman, as well as a
wonderful business man. His habits
are characterized by great simplicity,
without extravaganza in any direction
of act or thought. Since he went to
the Philippines Mr.. Forbes has de-
voted himself heartily to getting into
the closest touch with the natives,
even learning the Spanish language
and a native dialect. - recent travel
Ter in the philippines who had splen-
did opportunity of studying Mr.. Forbes
and his work is said to have told the
president that he is proving himself
unreservedly one of the most useful
and valuable members of the entire
body of Americans who are engaged
in construction work in the islands.
Although he is in sympathy with the
governments course in the Philippines
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
CLASS HAS GOOD RECORD.
Young Men In Southern Section Raise
1873 Bushels Of Corn; Unusual

Young Men In Southern section Raise
1873 Bushels Of Corn; Unusual
Acre Yield.
Des Moines, March 2.-One hundred
and thirty-three and seven-tenths bush
els Of corn per acre was the average
made by the boys in the southern d.
vision Of the government experiment
week, according to letter received by
George A, Wells, secretary Of the
Western Grain Dealers association,
from o. H. Benson, formerly county SUI
perintendent Of the Wright county
schools. Mr.. Benson is now with the
farmers cooperative demonstration
work in the United States department
Of agriculture at Washington.
Mr.. Benson enclosed table which
showed the wonderful results Of the
work done by the boys in the depart
ment with which he is now connected.
He stated that other clubs similar to
the one which made such a wonderful
record were being formed in other
parts of the United States to demon
strate the value OF intensive farming.
Mr.. Benson was one of the leading
spirits In the Iowa school system in.
the promotion of agricultural teaching
in the public schools. He left Iowa a
month ago for Washington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04

"The two Iowa senator's voted to.
gether in favor OF the popular election
Of United States senators, /" says the
Sioux City Journal. They stand to-
sether In opposing the Canadian reel.
procity pact. They will vote to.
gether in opposition to the seating OF
Lorimer. Their followers in the legis,
lature have been voting together In
support of Judge Deemer. What Is LII
the fuss in the Iowa legislature about ?
II the standpatters will continue to
stand for him what's the mater with
Young as the compromise candidate
who can open the deadlock"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
OBITUARY..
Erastus Hunter.

Erastus Hunter, another Of Davis
county's pioneers, answered the call of
the Master Tuesday, February II,
Death occurring at his home near Ash
Grove. He had lived near Ash Grove
since the age Of twelve years, except
for period Of three years spent in
California and six years in Oregon.
He was born near Peoria, ILL.,, Mo-
vember II, 1884, being the son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Maxfleld Hunter. At the time
of his death he was IS years. 8 months
and 8 days OF age.
When at the age OF IL he accompan-
led his parents to this country and
| here he grew to manhood. He was
married to Margaret Owens. To this
union was born twelve children, eight
of whom together with the wife and
mother, survive him. Thos who have
preceded their father are Jasper, Alice,
Delilah, Frances and Mrs. Minerva j.
Hayes Of Los Angeles, Calf. who died
at the home Of her father last Septem-
Der.
The children still living are Samuel
M. Hunter of Roseville, Calf; Mrs.
Margaret Selman, Of Ash Grove; Eras-
tus Hunter of Ottumwa; Marion Hunt
er, of Ash Grove; Clara J. Roberts, Of
Ash Grove, Startling r. Day, Of Ash
Grove; Harvey ]. Hunter Of Ash
Grove and Chas. L.. Hunter Of Ash
Grove.
| Mr.. Hunter was devoted Christian,
having been member of the Meth
odist church for about thirty five
years He was good husband kind
father and an excellent friend and
neighbor. The entire community
join the family in their bereavement.
| The funeral was held at Wesley
lChapel Sunday, the services being
conducted by Rev. Jones, pastor of the
I Drakesville M. E. church. Interment IN
the Wesley Chapel cemetery.-Con-
tributed.
| James NJ, Cresch.
James M. Creech was born Oct. %,
1884. In Hoskins county, Tennessee.
He came,to Iowa In 1857. and was mar
ried to Eliza A. Clancy October 2, 1858.
To this union ten children were born.
| Six preceded him to the other world.
Those remaining to mourn their loss
are w. S. Creech Of Ottumwa: Ray G..
and Josephine of KNOXVILLE; Edgar, Of
Iataon. New Mexico. All the children
are married and have families. His
faithful wife is Frustrated with grief.
| j. M. Creech early embraced the
Christian religion and united with the
! Missionary, Baptist church of which he
was faithful member for over fifty
years. He was tower Of strength,
spiritually as we'll as mentally and
physically, The sorrowing family have
the sincere sympathy of the entire
community.-Contribu
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
FARMS CHANCE
THEIR OWNERS
RECORDERS OFFICE HANDLE
MANY INSTRUMENTS III
PAST FEW DAYS

The rush to file Instruments with the
county recorder continued yesterday
and today promises as good results.
There were twentyeight instruments
filed for record yesterday, which sum
was the same amount as recorded the
same day year previous. Among the
deeds recorded there appears transfers
Of large value which is shown a trans.
action involving 5000 and one for
$1O,0s0. The $4,000 transfer IN nlne.y
acres in Columbia township west OF
Dudley In which w. Bird and wife
conveyed the land to c. l.. Phi-.4ps.
The larger deed is ole in which eighty
acres of Highland township land
changed ownership from H. s., and
Jennie B. Woodrow to Henry Oster-
foss for $1O,o80, or 1925 per acre.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04

Although the senators who were
fighting to Dust Lorimer from his seat
n the senate, and this number included
the two members from Iowa, were un
successful in their efforts, they have
dealt q blow to dishonest elections
that should prove salutary example
in future senatorial elections. Such
bipartisan deals as that by which
Lorimer was given the senatorshtp
will not. soon be resorted to again. Mr.
Lorimer retains his seat in the senate
but he cannot be more than figure
head during the remainder of his term
There is no questioning the fact that
popular sentiment is unanimously
against the Illinois senator, no matter
how the vote in the senate resulted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-04
LlRERTYvILLE.

At the home of the bride three miles
west of Libertyville at noon March l
the marriage Of Myrrn E. Haney and
Miss Bertha Mcbride was solemnized
Rev. John Dickson, pastor Of the Pres
byterian church officiating.
The bride was beautifully attired In
lavender silk, trimmed in cream color
ed silk lace. The home was very taste
fully decorated in pink and white. The
presents were numerous and quite val
liable. The wedding march was played
by Miss Hall from Illinois, cousin of
the bride. The dinner which followed
was most sumptous. The best wishes
of the many friends go with this young
couple. They will make their home near
Libertyville.