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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-11-11
ARE WALKING TO
DENVER ON BET

Footing it from Chicago to Denver
on a bet whereby they will receive
$1,000 II they do not ride any part OF
the journey, beg money, food nor
sell anything to bear their expenses
o. j. Butcher and John Rochenck, two
Chicagoans, passed through Ottumwa
yesterday afternoon. They remained
in the city about an hour before con,
tinuing their journey to Abba where
they will pass the night.
Mr.. Butcher stated that he and his
partner with Charles Fromm who is
travelling with them to see that the
contract is faithfully performed. left
Chicago October rs and if they win the
money they must arrive in Denver be.
fore midnight Of December Is. This
necessitates their walking twenty-one
miles eacvh day. They made better
time yesterday going from Moravia to
Abba. Not permitted to beg food nor
money nor sell anything to pay their
way, work and donations are the only
courses left to them. They left Chi.
cago without a cent and so far have
been supporting themselves by ex.
changing their cards foN> money They
do not sell them but hand them to
persons who give if they see fit.
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TAKE UP CAMPAIGN
FOR BIG HIGHWAY
Missouri School Of journalism Back Of
: Move For North and South
H., Road

Columbia, Mo-, Nov. AT the in
stance of Walter Williams, dean of the
school of journalism in Missouri uni,
versity, the Columbia Commercial club
today formally started a movement for
a trans-continental highway connect.
ing all the state capitals directly north
and south of Missouri.
The club today appointed commit
tee consisting of Williams, William
Herth, editor OF the Columbia States.
man, and two prominent business men
of this city to communicate with the
city and state officials in the capitals
REGARDING the project.
The road proposed would link
Baton Rouge, La. Little Rock. Ark,
Jefferson City. Mo-, Des Moines and
st. Paul. passing through Columbia.
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SPECIAL RAIL RATES
FOR SHEEP FANCIERS

Omaha, Nebr.. Nov. 9-Although the
Western Passenger association has re-
fused to make special rates for the Ma
tional Western Stock association or for
the Christmas holidays. it has made Il
special rate for tho National Wool
Growers association, which will hold
its 4Sth annual convention in Omaha
on December IA to Is.
Realizing the magnitude Of the as
fs6ciAtten and the importance OF the
mammoth sheep show, which will be
held in conjunction with the conven-
ton. a two cent rate has been made II
each direction in the Western Passen
ger association territory. The same
rate has also been granted from North
Dakota. Montana. Wyoming, Utah and
New Mexico. save from common points
in Montana where q flat rate Of $4(
will prevail and in Utah where rate
OF $4a S-om common points has beer
granted. Dates Of sale being on De
cernber H..
More than 1000 sheep =, growers Wi
attend the convention, which will IL
the most important m the history Of
the association. Matters of momen
will be discussed by men high in pub
lie life who are. interested vitality r
lekislation. which affects the WOO
grower and the consumer.
The sheep exhibition will-be an OBJ
iAct lesson for the sheepnen Of the fu-
tire. Every flockmaster. who misses
this show, will miss an opportunity =
-,tlvance himself in the world Of sheer
industry. >,
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OBITUARY

la Y. Criley.Shupe, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. II. B. Criley, was born in OF
tumwa, Iowa. January Is, 1887, ane
was married to Leroy Shupe, October
20, 1908. She died at her home II
Lacona, Iowa, November 3. 1911, ano
was buried at Ottumwa. She was
graduate OF the primary teachers de-
partment Of Drake university and was
teaching the primary department OF
the Eatona schools at the time of her
death. She Joined the Christian church
at the age of ~, during the pastorate
of A. F. Sanderson. being baptized by
her brother A. l.. Criley. She was &C.
tive in all departments Of church work.
She is survived by her husband. her
father and mother, six brothers, A. l..
Crtley Of Mystic. Ia, John r.. of De-
catur. ILL.,. David II, Benner r. and
Oliver P. NJ. of Ottumwa and Fred A.
Of Agency. Iowa, and one sister, Mrs.
Ina NJ. Currier of Ottumwa.-Con'
tributed.
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WOULD SEND LAD
TO REFORMATORY

Davenport, Nov. 9.--If Judge L. j.
Koran fellows the recommendation OF
County Attorney Fred Vollmer, Chas
Healy of Ottumwa, charged with OBJ
tanning money by false pretenses, VIII
spend the next eleven months In the
state reformatory at Anamosa. =
In the Scott county district court
Yesterday Healy pleaded guilty and
his attorney, Charles T. Cooper, asked
the Judge for leniency. Mr.. VollmeI
declared, however, that because OF
Ekalys alleged previous bad record
he should receive a severe sentence
and requested that he be sent to the
reformatcfy. -
" Judge Koran will sentence the pris.
oner Monday afternoon. ~
When arrested last June, Healy had
been married only Ave days. He was
taken from his 17-year.old bride and
brought to the Scott county jail,
where he has been confined since.
Joseph Metzger of Buffalo, q saloon
keeper, is the prosecuting witness
against Healy. 1t is charged that the
defendant cashed q check for IS drawn
en- the First National bank OF Daven.
port in payment for some drinks pur'
chased 1t Metzger's saloon. Metzger
gave him forty,fve cents In change.
It ID alleged that Healy also passed
a worthless check on the Iowa Auto
and Tire Co., in payment for autorno
bile rent. At the same time that he
vas brought before Justice Roddewie
on these charges, he was arraigned
for stealing a woman's skirt. AL
ether charges, except Metzger's were
Withdrawn. ~
Healy is said to. be addicted t.
the excessive use of intoxicants, and
although but % years old, was con
fined for short time in Mercy hos
pital to be treated for alcoholism.
He admits he has been disowned By
his parents. y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-11-11

! Cures permanently the cases he TN.
dertakes and sends the incuraEle
home without taking fee from them.
This is why he continues his visits
| from year to year. while other doctors
have made a few visits and stopped
DR.. Shallenbergar is an eminently sue
cessful specialist IN all chronic dis
eases, proven by the many cures ef-
fected In chronic cases which have
baffled the cklll of all other physi'
clans. His hospital experience and
extensive practice have made him so
proficient that he can name and locate
a disease in few minutes. g..
Treats all cases of Catarrh, Nose,
Throat and Lung Diseases. Eye and
Far, Stomach. Liver and Kidneys
Gravel. Rheumatism. Paralysis, NeU.
ralgia, Nervous and Heart Diseases.
Blood and Skin Diseases, Epilepsy,
Bright's Disease and Consumption in
early stage, diseases of the Bladder
and Female Organs, Liquor and To-
bacco habit. Stammering cured and
sure methods to prevent it's recur-
renee given. A Sever failing remedy
for Big Neck.
PILES, FISTULA and RUPTURE
guaranteed cured without detention
from business Special attention given
to all surgical cases and all diseases
of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and
Granulated Lids.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and respondent
weak and debilitated; tired mornings;
no ambition-lifeless; memory poor;
easily fatigued; excitable and irrit.
able; eyes sunken, red and blurred:
pimples on face: dreams, restless;
haggard looking; weak back; deposit
in urine and drains at stool; distrust-
full: want of confidence. lack OF ener.
gy and strength?
DISEASES OF MEN AND PRIVATE
DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Blood Poison, Spermatorrhea, Vari.
cocele, Hydrocele, Debility, Nervous.
ness, Dizziness, Defective Memory,
etc., which ruins mind and body. posi-.
lively cured.
WONDERFUL CURES.
Perfected in old cases which have
been neglected or unskillfully treated.
No experiments or failures. He un.
dertakes no incurable cases, but cures
thousands given up to die.
consultatlon Free and Confidential.
DR.. w. E. Shallenberger.
1866 Lake Ave., Chicago.
Reference: Drexel State Bank.
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~ = :
Three HOMES AND
STORE ENTERED
THIEVES WERE AGAIN ACTIVE
ire LAST. NIGHT, BUT SECURED
LITTLE OF VALUE

| The robbers who operated in OF
tumwa last Saturday evening and wht
!, are thought by the police to be the
same who entered several houses
few weeks ago, were active again las
, night, breaking into three houses ane
a grocery store. The homes OF DR.. w
e. Creath, 303 North Marion street, j
r. Rowe, 324 West Fifth street. AND
| William LaPoint, 453 West Fifth street
were burglarized tokether with the
store of D. Tiechman, on East Second
street Money, watches and food seem
to be the booty for which the thieves
are working. as they passed up silver
ware and other valuables last night
! About 81 in money, pair Of shoes, a
silver drinking cup, bunch OF keys, q
piece of cheese and some apples con
stituted the hauls as far as can be
determined by the owners.
Mr. LaPoint caught glimpse of the
thief making his escape through the
pantry window where he had entered.
Hearing noise about a. m. he arose
and just as he turned on the lights,
the burglar jumped through the win
dow. Mr.. LaPoint did not get good
view of him and is unable to give but
q meager description. A candle was
found on the floor with several burned
matches near the window. The burglar
had secured pocketbook and was
Just ransacking it when compelled 1t
to flee He dropped 1t on the floor.
DR.. Creath's home was entered
through a front window in the glare Of
an arc light 1t was after midnight, DR..
not retire until late. A muddy foot
window would indicate that the
thieves who entered the house wore
overshoes or rubbers. The sideboard
was ransacked but quantity Of silver
ware was untouched with the excep-
ton of a silver drinking cup which
was valued highly because of It's being
gift. A small amount of change was
taken from the pocketbooks OF Mrs.
Creath and her little daughter, Mar
torie The greatest loss was bunch OF
keys belonging to DR.. Creath. In fact
they are so valuable to the owner that
he offers a liberal reward to anyone
for their return and will not ask where
they came from.
A rear window in the Rowe resi-
dence admitted the robbers. From the
purse of little Helen Rowe $1.15 was
taken. A pair of shoes belonging to
Mr.. Rowe and few apples are also
missed. It is thought that the thieves
were frightened away before they had
finished the Job for they ransacked
but one drawer of the sideboard. Mrs.
Rowe's pocketbook with about $40 in
1t was lying in one of the other
drawers.
Entrance was gained at the Tech
man store through the transom above
the rear door About $1.75 was taken
from the cash register. A piece of
brick cheese went to satisfy the hun
ger OF the burglars. Several drawers
were found open.
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DYSART IS new
State PRESIDENT
OTTUMWA ClOThlER IS SELECT
Ed TO HEAD NEWLY FORMED
FEDERATION OF MERCHANTS.

James X. Dysart was last night cleo.
ted to the Office of president of the
newly formed State Federation of Re.
tail Merchants, the selection being
made at busy meeting of the board
Of directors at Cedar Rapids. Inc
other Ottumwan honored with an Of
fice in the association is A. H. Nelson
who is one of the fifteen directors
With Mr.. Dysart, the following mer
chants of the state will serve as OF
flcers:
First vice president-Geo. w. Du
laney, of Clinton, lumber merchant.
Second vice president-D. w. Vroom
Of Mason City, grocer
Third vice president-W. R. Rail OF
Cedar Rapids.
:, Secretary-David ]. Murphy, Of Du
buque.
:; Treasurer-Paul Davis of Waterloo
dry goods merchant.
y The Federation Of Retail Merchants
starts out with all indications pointing
to every city association of retailers
being affiliated with it inside Of a year
Already the Ottumwa Retail Mer
chants association is a member of the
state federation. 1t is the plan tc
prosecute vigorous campaign within
the next year with the end in view Of
having all town and city organizations
in touch with the state body. Ol
course, the state federation Is mem
Der of the national association.
At the meeting Of the board of di
rectors last night, comprehensive
plan of organization work was dis
cussed and adopted.
The work Of tht federation is tt
fight the parcels post and also to pro
mulgate the home buying idea by the
people of Iowa. They are boosters
for the state OF Iowa. They have
taken into consideration that certain
laws Of the state make it compulsory
for incorporated companies to pay 8
tax to the state. The more profits
that are made by the corporations
the more taxes are paid, and In that
way the taxes Of the buyer are de
creased.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-11-11
OTTUMWA WpMAN'S CLUB
GIVES MUSICAL PROGRAM

One of the most interesting and
pleasing programs of the season was
given yesterday afternoon by the Of
tumwa Woman's club at the Y. w. G.
A. rooms when four young Ottumwa
ladies gave the program.
IT'LL We Meet Again" by Bailey.
given by Miss Grace Harlan and Miss
Catherine Weeks, called for the en-
core, Come Where The RosebIds
Sleep" by White. The accompaniment
was played by Prof. Worrell.
Miss Elizabeth Cushman Haven, A
talented reader, charmed her audience
with her Interpretation of Ben Hurs
chariot race, and responded with An
Easter Morning in Church"
April RAIN" by Ole Speeks. The
solo by Miss Celene Barger, was the
last on the program. "Of Thee I'm
Thinking, Marguerite" by Meyer Hell
mund, was beautifully given as AM
encore
A short business session and a brief
report of the departments closed the
meeting.
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FREMONT.

Miss Elsie Harris Of South Ottumwa
spent Sunday at the home Of her sis
ter Mrs. Edmund Brown.
Rev. S. e. Wilcox of Des Moines
was in town Monday on business
The football gabe between the Ere
mont high school and the Penn college
freshment resulted in a defeat for Ere.
mont by score OF ~ to 0.
The new garage has opened for bus
mess on the north side Of the street
Several Of the Girls Of IS" attend
ed the reception given in their honor
at the home Of Mrs. Will Hienzman In
Ottumwa Thursday. Those going from
Fremont were Mrs. Krout. Emma
Springer. Seward McClain, Allie East
burn, Ruth Triplet Maggie Ehrenhard
Jennie Caves. Addie Arganbright and
Miss Lora Ehrenhard. A splendid time
was had
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DR.[.J.bAkER
DIES At HOME
IN THE West
Ottumwa Physician
Claimed by Grim Reaper;
Had Suffered Three
Strokes of Paralysis.

DR.. L. ]. Baker died last night at 7
O'Clock at his home in Kalispel, Mont.
This sad news was received by OF
tumwa friends In message which ar.
rived here this morning. Three strokes
of paralysis had been suffered by the
we'll known physician, and the last
stroke, coming on September 10, left
DR.. Baker practically helpless.
The funeral will be held at Kaltspell
tomorrow afternoon. ,,.>slr=
The death of DR.. Baker removes one
of the pioneer members of the Wapello
County Medical society and a citizen
who up to the departure of the family
for the west five months ago was mum.
bered among the foremost physicians
OF the state. He had been affiliated with
the county society for twenty-five
years, serving as it's president, and in
other offices at various periods. He
was also a member of the Iowa State
Medical society and Of the Des Moines
Valley society. He served the city of
Ottumwa as city physician some time
ago, and his latest public service was
as special examiner for the board Of
education a year ago. - 80
Dr. Baker had been in poor health
for the past three years. Two strokes
of paralysis were suffered while a
resident of Ottumwa, and the third
came September TO- DR.. and Mrs.
Baker moved to Kilispell last June
in order to be near their daughter, Miss
Lois, who is teaching school in Somers,
Mont, small. suburb to Kalispell.
Dr. Baker was born in Morgan town.
ship, Green county, Pennsylvania May
49,. 1850 and located in Ottunnwa June
o. 1882. He was q graduate Of John
Hopkins university and received his
medical degrees at Jefferson Medical
college in Philadelphia in 1875. SI
His club and lodge affiliation include
several fraternities. in which he held
Offices He was elected worshipful
master of Ottumwa lodge No. 16 A. F.
& A. M. and served during the years
1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1893 ard 1898.
On June 5, 1901 he was elected grand
master of the grand lodge Of Iowa and
served one year. DR.. Baker was
member of the Royal Arcanum and the
A. o. U. w. and the Elks and Wapello
clubs His religious afhliation was
with Trinity Episcopal church.
The death of DR.. Baker. while not
unexpected by many of his friends,
will be the source of deep regret. He
was man beloved by all his acquaint-
ances. ,r.
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men whose deeds have emblazoned the
| pages of history but no name Is dearer
in the hearts Of the American peo-
solved and fall harmless through the
patient tact of this master OF men,
this greatest of diplomatists.
when he came to the presidency
he had only the experience OF two
terms in the legislature, of one term
in congress, Of the political discussions
and debates in an interior district ana
Of the great debate with Douglas. he
had no training at all in administra'
ton matters and when there was pre-
sented to him the awful task which
threatened secession of the southern
states, he had to feel his way.
Lincoln Faced Bitter Attacks
"In the outset Mr. Lincoln encount-
cred the difficulties that fall to the lot
of any responsible head Of govern
ment, difficulties which are intensl'
fled by the greatness of the issues at
hand, but which all have the same
characteristics when they arise from
the overzeal of moral reformers. Those
who wished slavery abolished felt to-
ward Mr.. Lincoln a greater degree OF
hatred and contempt during the two
wears of his administration than even
the rebels themselves. Brooking no de-
lay, accepting every excuse as mere
pretext, they bounced upon Mr.. Lin.
coin with emphatic denunciations and
bitter attack, but he knew better than
they what was necessary before he
pie than that of the simple and sub
lime Lincoln, whose birthplace was as
lowly as that of the man of Galilee,
said former Governor Folk of Mis-
souri,, at the Lincoln memorial today.
This rude cabin we have preserved
is consecrated by the life Of the man
who here came into the world. NO
poets fancy, no dream OF fiction can
equal the emergence from this humble
hut of extreme poverty of the man
whose steps were destined to shake
tho world and dedicate mighty ma.
ton to the cause of freedom.
washington fought to give US this
nation, guaranteeing rights to the in
dividuals never obtained or exercised
! by any other people; Lincoln struggled
to keep it a government of the people
for the people and by the people. I'm
til recently, this place, which should
| be an object lesson to coming genera
lions and hallowed by every American,
was unnoticed and abandoned. In
spired by the idea that due regard
for the apostle of human liberty who
sprang from this spot demanded the
preservation of his birthplace, few
patriotic men organized the Lincoln
,, Farm association to purchase this
property and to erect upon it a suit
| able memorial to the life that ex-
emplified SO remarkably the wonder
full possibilities in the American re-
public. The movement met with a
ready support from every section OF
the nation.
I'm honoring Lincoln there is Meth
er north nor south, nor east nor west;
there is only one heart of all, that is
the heart of loyal Americans. So this
beautiful memorial we today dedicate
in not only in memory of Lincoln, but
| it is testimony that the fires of fac
| tional hatred kindled by the fierce con-
; f1ict of half century ago, are dead,
and from the ashes has arisen the red
rose of patriotism for a common
country and devotion to common
| flag"
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MISS REDMAN HOSTESS
TO SMALL COMPANY

A most delightful entertainment
was given last night at the home Of
Miss Elizabeth Redman, Ala East Main
street, where few friends of the
hostess were gathered to enjoy the
event.
The evening was spent in games,
dancing, music and impersonations,
from which an unusual amount Of fun
was derived.
A three course luncheon was served
by Miss Redman, assisted by Mrs. j.
Redman and Miss Lula Schneider.
Those present were Misses Pearl Col.
Inns, Dora Mann, Helen Barmash, Ell.
len McCaffery, Jean Zinmaster, Anna
Rosenbaum, India Reinier and Bertha
Redman.
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SOCIAL MEETING OF
ST. CECILlA'S GUILD.

The members of st. Cecilia's Guild
of St. Mary's church will enjoy So
cial meeting Friday evening at the
home Of Mrs. H. o. Holman, I12 East
Fifth street
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BIRTHS

Nov. Z. 1911 to Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest A. Hall of Pitts
burgh, Pa, a daughter. Mrs. Hall
tumWa.
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For coughing, dryness and tickling
in the throat, hoarseneSs and all coughs
and colds, take Foleys Honey and Tar
Compound. Contains no opiates-Clark
Drug Store: Owl Drug Store.
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disadvantages
The Regular and Reliable CnlcaSo
Specialist, who has visited W
tumwa since 1908, Will pc ~
Ottumwa, Ballingall Hotel,
FRIDAY. November IL
Zone day only
o..

lone day only :
ii and return every % days.
Once hours, 8 a. m. to 8 p. ~.
Fairfield, Tuesday No. IA.
Bloomfield, Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Abba, Thureday, Nov. 16.
,OttGmwa, Friday, Nov. II.
Sigourney, Saturday, Nov. IS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-07
A S5,OO0 SALARY
 FOR PROSECUTORS
House Passes the Bill and Measure Will Now Go to the Senate
 For Approval.

Little Rock, Ark, May 6.-An un- qualified limit of $5,000 per year is placed on the salaries of prosecuting attorneys in Arkansas by the pro- visions of the Newton bill, passed in the House today. Early in the session MT. Newton took up this mat ter, passing his bill on decision of the State Supreme Court, that the present statute governing the ualary of prosecuting attorneys and which pieces the maximum at $5,000 yer year, is not self-executing Addition al and specific legislation to make it effective would be necessary, said the dourt in deciding a suit carried up from this county some years ago.
 In addition 70 fixing the limit of salary at s5,O0O the bill requires the prosecutor under severe penalties for failure, to turn over to the state the fees, etc., in excess of $5,00O The bill now goes to the Senate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-07
He Was the Same Man.

\ prominent merchant of Shef1clc recently uccosted q gentleman on tlt street with:
 Good morning. MT Johnson. How E coal todayY
 Well" responded the other. "I am aot much acquainted with the coal market. but l can ascertain the price If t will accommodate you"
 II beg pardon" laughed the mer> cha@tt Il really thought you were Nr. Johnson, the coal dealer. You certainly resemble him..
 A te" days laler me merchant eG' tered T tIan car and. seating hilnSe!f beside d 9pntletmn exclaimed heartily
 "Hc.! Mi. Johusoli, t'm glad to rec ognize you today. made a Iaughabls mistake orle day last week. l mistook another iliau for you and, addressing him very Ja:niIiArly. asked how coal vas. He looked amused aud replied that iis did nul knnw much about coal but would inquire if 1t would accom-. coudate me Thrn l looked at Dim and saw that he was a perfect stranger It really was Imaginable, MT. Johnson, out he looked SO much like you"
 "Yes." responded the gentlemap looking more amused, and l am that sanic party again"
 The merchant recognizes no mors ,cpi dnaiers London Bits.