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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
ISSUE LICENSES TO 4
Quartet Of Couples Granted Passport
to ConJugaI Bliss
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The patriotism of that little love god
Dan Cupid asserted itself yesterday
when he ushered a quartet of couples
to the office of the clerk Of district
court and after three couples were
granted the permit to wed, brought on
the fourth pair late in the afternoon
to duly celebrate the glorious ami
versary Of independence by making
four pairs inter-dependent. Miss Clara
Peterson, deputy clerk of district
court welded the pen that opened the
portals OF matrimony to the SWANS
who were inscribed In the big book
as follows:
William P Dey to Ina Henness,
Frank Valentine Ritter to Cornelia
Lee Bircher, Maurice Gilmore McClay
to Jessie McLennon. and Charles
Warwick to Nora Alexander.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
Three ARRESTED
FOR B00TLEcGINC
eEEMAN DECLARES THEY WERE
NABeED DEAD TO RIGHTS
AND WITH THE GOODS.

Caught with the goods" was the
declaration of Chief Beeman this morn
ing when he, with Oficer Gershon
Lewellyn marched three negroes, Fred
Creighton and wife, Laura, and Henry
Stafford, into the police station. They
had been captured in bOotlegging
raid on the Creighton home on South
Vine street early this morning, and
about fifty bottles of the amber fluid
were seized at the same time. Chief
Beeman states that the capture is the
best yet and that he has clear case
against the three negroes
He stated that about 1880 this
morning man called him over the
telephone and told him to come down
by the gas plant, that he had some
thing for him. The chief with Oficer
Lewellyn Immediately went to the
place They met the man who had
telephoned and he handed over bot.
tie of beer which he declared he had
purchased right off the ice" at the
Creighton house. Chief Beeman paid
him 80 cents for the bottle Ind gave
another man, standing nearby, 30 cents
to go buy another In a very few
moments he came back toting large
cold bottle of the hop fluid. Con-
WINGED that he had the evidence the
chief went to the front door and
Lewellyn to the back door of the
Creighton home. Entering the house
they caught two white men, Harry
Smith and Fred Watts in the very act
of buying two bottles Of booze. The
.a>er was on the counter and the money
Fad just Neen put down. The whole
outfit was Immediately nabbed. A
search of the place revealed tub with
about case of beer in it. covered with
ice and suitcase near by with about
twenty-five more bottles. All were
hauled to the police station to await
! -ial tomorrow morning
Chief Beeman states that this Is a
s~--t capture not because OF the
amount of booze or the prisoners but
because they have the evidence. He
declared that the police were never
up against harder proposition than
they are on this bootlegging. Al
though they may be sure 1t is going on
it is. in nine cases ont Of ten impos-
sible to secure suf'iclent evidence for
conviction of the place raided. He
further declares that he will be sure of
the evidence as he is in this case be-
fore he seizes a place and that the Of
tenders may expect to receive the
limit of the law. Creighton is the man
recently bound over to the grand jury
for attempting to murder his wife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
KILLS HIS WIFE
BABES AND SELF
LESLlEMILLER, FARMER OF NEAR
DEVON, RESPONSIBLE FOR
FIVE DEATHS.

Elma, July 4-Leslie Miller, 33 years
old, residing on farm mile north
east of Devon, yesterday afternoon
murdered his daughter, Lillian, nine
years old, killed his son Victor, eight
years old, calmly drove to New Hamp'
ton, where his wife had been taken
for medical treatment, and after a few
moments of pleasant conversation,
without warning. shot her twice. Be
fore he could be apprehended, the
crazed man walked to the rear of the
house in which his wife had been stay
ing and sent bullet into his own
brain, dying instantly. The wife died
within an hour after the shooting.
It is alleged domestic troubles caus-
ed the tragedy. Netghbors report that
many times during the last year, Mil
Ter has threatened to kill his wife and
children, and 1t is believed that nerv-
GUS breakdown, caused by frequent
quarreling, necessitated the removal
of Mrs. Miller to the home of George
Bailey in New Hampton several days
ago.
b. Were Five Children.
There were FIVE children In the fam
lily, and two of them, Mandel and Ted
dy, were left with relatives when Mrs.
Miller went to New Hampton. Lillian
and Victor were left ON the farm with
their father.
Yesterday afternoon he attacked
them with shotgun. and, the bodies
were found by neighbors, the heads
Of both the boy and girl practically
were blown off. 1t is evident that
both made a brave attempt to escape.
The body of the girl was discovered
in dark garnet, and the mangled re-
mains of the boy We're taken from the
cellar.
His two children murdered, Miller
calmly hitched horse to single bug
gy, placed the shotgun in the seat be-
side him, and drove to New Hampton.
Leaving the gun in the buggy, he went
to hardware store, purchased re-
volver, and went to the George Bailey
home, where his wife was staying.
She met him on the porch, and they
engaged in a pleasant conversation. He
was heard to tell her that the girl, Lii
liam, had stepped on nail and hurt
her foot, but that she would be better
within few days.
Shot Wife Twice.
Suddenly, without word of warn
ing, he drew the revolver from his
pocket and fired two shots One bull
let entered Mrs. Miller's neck. and the
other her head. She died within an
hour after the shooting, uniformed
Of the previous death of her two
children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
DEATHS

HOPKINS-Monday afternoon, July 8,
1911, at 4:3O o'clock at the family
residence on South Moore street,
Rev. Andrew X. Hopkins, aged 81
years.
Death came after an illness Of only
one week and was due to his advanced
age and the torpid weather. which has
caused him much suffering. For about
fifteen years he was an active minister
of the United Brethren faith but re-
tired thirty years ago. For the past
twenty years he has been resident
of Ottumwa. He is survived by six
Mrs. David Albright, Mrs.
Martin Leonard, Mrs. James Morri-
son, Mrs. Nancy Spears, all of Ottum-
wa, and Mrs Will Windsor and Mrs.
Matte Stewart, of Denver Colo. One
son William Hopkins of Agency also
survives.
The funeral services will be an
later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
May RECEIVE
PENSIONS TODAY
CLERK AND AUDITOR ON HAND
At THEIR OFFICES TODAY
TO ISSUE VOUCHERS.

Veterans of the Civil war and Wild
ows Of the veterans in large num-
bers were gathered at the court house
this morning from an early hour until
noon securing their pension vouchers.
To accommodate the persons receiv-
ing the pensions, Clerk George Phil
lips arrived at the clerks office at
5:45 o'clock this morning and before
the hour of seven had been reached,
seventy-eight persons were issued
their vouchers. Deputy Clerk Clara
Peterson Is assisting Clerk Phillips.
A steady stream Of both sexes and col
ors might have been seen in the Of
flee Of the clerk this morning. The
auditors office was also open for the
same purpose and Auditor ]. F..
Stevens with Deputy Auditor Charles
W. McCarty were on hand to assist
the persons obtaining pensions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
LENNON GOLDEN
!. WEDDING JULY 3
;EDDYVILLE COUPLE CELEBRATE
NOTABLE EVENT At HOME i'd
MONDAY EVENING. s*

Eddyville, July 4.-Mr and Mrs. l..
II. Lennon celebrated the f1ftieth an
niversary of their wedding last even
ing at there home here, surrounded by
their children, grandchildren, near
relatives and many. many friends.
This worthy couple loved and honored
by all of their acquaintances, have
lived here since 1873. In token OF
appreciation they were presented with
$55 in gold besides many beautiful
gifts of silver, cut glass. vases, hand
painted china, pictures both oil and
water colors, and clock from rela-
tives and friends throughout Iowa
and many other states.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lennon have two
sons, two daughters and nine grand
children. Their children are: B. #.
Lennon and Sam Lennon Of Eddy
vile, Mrs. Cora Snow of Ottumwa,
Mrs. Ella Grant, Illinois.
The bride of July 8, 1861, was born
in Sharon. Ohio, in ,1S47.. while the
groom, who is nine years her senior
claims Lancaster county, Penn, as
his birthplace, Feville, Ohio, was the.
scene of their wedding.
The affair of Monday evening was
a delightful commingling Of intimate
friends rs Well as near relatives all
coming to pay their tribute Of respect
to this reyered couple. The Rev. w.
G. Cochrane made a few remarks
which were timely as well as interest
ing.
. a. -.u "a, Il
Refreshments were served through
out the evening by Mrs r. J. Oldham
and Misses Mary Oldham and Jessie
Lennon, Grace Graham and Juanita
Sipes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06

of our people, that the Canadian reel
procity agreement will injure our agri-
sultural interests" said Senator Ken
yon, however, as there is now doubt
among the farmers of our state upon
that proposition l deem it my duty to
resolve the doubt in their favor"
Senator Kenyon has undertaken to
ascertain the sentiment of the farmers
Of the state on the question and has
written thousands of letters of inquiry,
from the answers to which, and per-
sonal interviews with farmers, he had
reached the conclusion that there is
doubt in their minds as to the effect
of the reciprocity agreement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
SENATOR KENYON TO COME.

lowa's Junior Senator Who Speaks at
EIdon Today viii Be at
Country Club.
Senator W. S. Kenyon, who speaks
at the celebration in Eldon today, will
be guest of the Country club this
evening at the annual celebration to
be held at the club. Senator
Kenyon will come to Ottumwa
by automobile this afternoon and be
the guest of the Country club while In
Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
.SOKOLS MEETING
IN CEDAR RAPIDS
BOHEMIAN ATHLETES ATTEND
ANNUAL DRILL AND CONTESTS
-THURSDAY CLOSING DAY.

Cedar Rapids, July 4.-The annual
drill and contest of the Sokol associa-
ton of the middle west begins here
today and continues three days.
The SokoI are Bohemian athletes.
A special train arrived from Chicago
yesterday afternoon bringing seven
teen athletes and hundreds of visitors.
Competing teams are here from Chi
cago, st. Louis. Milwaukee, ST. Paul
Oak Fark. Owatonna, Iowa City and
Cedar Rapids.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06

Misses May Freed, Edith Bergstrnm
Lucille Gilbert, who reside on
Hayne street, are spending the day
II Fuirtield.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06
chicaoo Child KjIIed,

Chicago Child Killed.
Chicago July 4.-The first death due
to fire works was reported shortly
after noon when Ira Horwitz, four
years old, died at the county hospital
as result of burns.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-06

Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Hibbs, who have
been visiting at the home of Mrs. W,
X. Farmer, 705 North Ash street, have
returned to their home in Numa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21


Four Well
) Known Makes
of ST and $1.5o
Corsets,
09c Pair.
Saturday only
latest models in
c. B.. r. e. G.,
w. r. and La
France COrSets;
all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

The rides are to be Of not less than 1--we
minutes duration. the height to be regu-
lated by circumstances and the Judgment
of the aviator. All three of the aviators
are good men, McCurdy has been in the
flying business longer than any other
aviator in America, with the exception
of Curtiss and the WrightS Beachy has
been flying for a year or two. and Robin
son. while younger in years and point OF
service. is regarded as one of the best
men in the business today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
OBJECTS TO MERGER.
Consolidation Of Trade Bodies OPP
posed bY Committee.

The membership committee Of the Board
Of Trade has placed itself on record as
opposed to the proposition to merge the
Board of Trade and the Chamber of Com
merce. adopting at its last meeting the
following resolution:
THAT the membership committee of the
Washington Board of Trade places itself
on record as opposed to a merger of the
Board of Trade and the Chamber of
Commerce. and it believes that with two
separate bodies. one working along civic
lines and the other along commercial
lines. greater and more definite results
can be obtained for the welfare Of the
District Of Columbia; that the endeavOrs
of the committee In securing the applica-
tons OF new and desirable members,
which have been very successful, are be-
ing retarded by the agitation to CONSOLE
date the two bodies at this time
The Board of Trade is adding rapidly
to its roster, and during the last two
months has added eighty-seven new and
desirable members to its list. 1t is pre-
dicted that by the time Of the annual
meeting Of the board in November next
the board will be composed of at least
900 representative business and profess
sional men Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
RURAL DELIVERY STATION.
Established at Cherrydale, Va, t,
Relieve Route Congestion.

To relieve the congestion of the mail on
rural mail route No. 4, leaving the Wash
ington post Office, a contract rural de-
livery station has been established at
Cherrydale. Va, with Ernest NJ Shreve
as clerk in charge. The new station will
be equipped with money order and regis
tered mail facilities, and stamps, stamped
envelopes and newspaper wrappers and
postal cards will be kept on SALE Resi-
dents living within half mile of the
new station will be required on and after
May l to call at the station to post or to
receive their mail.
Cherrydale is the location Of the vaca-
ton lodge of the Young Womens Chris
tian Association. Heretofore its mail has
been received through the mail box on its
place from the rural carrier. The change
is not regarded with favor by the officials
of the association.
Postmaster Merritt explained today that
no other course was possible. The mail
had grown to such proportions, he said,
that the rural carrier could not handle
1t. and several resigned the position
There was. therefore, he said. no recourse
but to relieve rural route No. of the
large mail for Cherrydale and vicinity.
The new station will serve the patrons as
If 1t were . fourth-clasS post ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
THREE FLIGHTS FREE
Coupon in SundayStar Entities
Holder to Vote.
BENNING AVIATION MEET
Each of Three Persons to Have Ride
in Aeroplane.
VOTERS TO DECIDE CONTEST
Program Of Events for May s, g and
z Embraces Numerous At
tractive Features.
HE ANTI-FLY CRUSADE IS ON.

The Star next Sunday will present the
second of the series of coupons emitting
the holder to vote in its aeroplane con-
test. These coupons are for the three
free rides in air that will be given The
Star readers during the aeroplane meet al
Benhng, May 5. 6 and Z. This meet is to
be under the auspices of the National
Aviation Company of Washington. 1t has
been Endorsed by the Aero Club of Wash
ington and the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation. There will be present, besides
Curtiss. three of his best aviators, ]. A
d. McCurdy, Lincoln Beachy and Hugh
A. Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Emperor Francis Joseph Indisposed

VIENNA. April 21.-Emperor Francis
Joseph is again having trouble with his
throat He gave a joint audience this
morning to the Austrian and Hungarian
premiers. but later II was announced
that his physicians had advised his
majesty to abandon further audiences
Tor the present The indisposition is Of
hcially stated to be unimportant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Youngest of Curtiss Team.

The latter is the youngest Of all the
Curtiss fier. He has been over most of
the world in spite of his youth and has
been experimenting with aviation ever
since it was generally known that q fly
ing machine was a possibility. He was
a balloonist and a parachute jumper. He
looped the loop on a bicycle and in an
automobile, and ran racing automobiles
and motor boats.
When he first became interested I'm avia-
ton he built a monoplane. He was IA
miliar with gas engines and had expert
mented with gliders. His monoplane was
his pet. but after 1t was built a storm
came up and wrecked it before it could be
given real test He afterward went to
France and studied aeroplanes in some of
the factories there. Then he returned to
this country. He went into training last
winter at the San Diego aerodrome with
Glenn Curtiss. He was we'll prepared for
the work and the first time he got the
machine off the ground he made a flight
of mile. Now he is a regular member
of the Curtiss team. His appearance at
Benning will be his first fight in the
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

.sI ADVISE THE Use OF SHERRY PRINTING
at all times Is The advice of FRANC. F.
SHERRY. $40 10th st. Just below + Its use
will be productive Of long life. much happiness
and prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

See THE Brothers," a tale Of life at
sea. by q master Of his theme, Morgan
Robertson, in our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

NJ. E. Wade of Buck Lodge, Nd. pos
sesses three calves of perfect formation.
They were born Of one cow several days
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21
Motorcycle Races Scheduled.

Arrangements are being made with To-
cal motorcyclists and with all the local
agents of the leading motorcycle firms
for entries in the daily motorcycle races
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

FOR SALE SEVEN ACRES EI.Ev ATED
wooded. cottage property. with running water
at Spring Hill station. Great Falls and old
Dominion railway. 81 900 cash. Address b
H. T. Star office. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

that will be a feature Of the meet. There
will be prizes for the various classes of
motorcycle races, and at the close of the
races each day the winning motorcyclist
will race with an aeroplane. 1t has been
decided that there will be woman
among the motorcycle contestants. but
her identity has not yet been announced.
The arrangements for the voting con-
test are simple. Last Sunday The Star
printed an entry blank, on which the
name of the applicant for one of the
Ge-Oplane rides was to be written. Ihese
blanks are to be filed in the case of each
contestant to keep the record straight.
In addition to the entry blanks there Is
a coupon in each Sunday Star. The cou-
pom counts for ten votes. Ihere is also
a blank for a subscription to The Sunday
Star. Such a subscription counts for 100
votes. The three applicants ranking high
est in number of votes received will each
be entitled to a free ride
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

The Lynchburg. Va. Academy of Mu-
sic was destroyed by fire Thursday. in
volving loss of $4,000. Manager shield
and his wife and two children made a
narrow escape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

PIANOS - SECONDHAND UPRIGHT j.
square pianos. at special cash prices. JOHN
& ar psnpSylyaDja
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED BY FIRST
class workman. fair prices and work guar
anteed. JOHN F. ELLIS & co. aii Penna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

/ Will. NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted in my name. except those
II IITIIEI, MOORE. 2..s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-21

Remember. GICLAS, THE PI-NCTUAL. Is PER:
msuantIv located at 9TH AND j.. Galvanized
iron. As EVER. special and intricate work
tied
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-12-27
WEST RRooKsvILLE.

Mira. George H. Tapley has been III sew
eral weeks with severe cold.
Miss .. q. Ellison is At home for the
winter, after an extended visit in Bangor.
6. Roy Tapley left last week for trip
through the South ard West. He will
spend most OF the winter in California.
Mrs. Nancy L. Mills, who has been Wis.,
ting her niece, Mrs. o. L. laplcy, has re-
turned to Mili's point.
The Christmas sale, supper and enter
tainment by the ladies' circle Thursday,
Dec. Is, was success. Net proceeds s3s.
Miss Olive E. Smith, OF Bridgewater,
Mass, 10 spending few weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Domingo Smith. Mr. smith
was home from Fairfield for the holidays.
Dec. -. ToMsoS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-12-27
ing the advisability Of adapting this
work a their communities.

ing the advisability Of adapting this
work a their communities.
After these data have been gathered
experts win b. secured and special con-
ferences WIN b. held In the different
cities 10 discuss the survey gathsrod
and to map ont f1ve year program Of
work. tie Portland conference coming
Jan. Q TO IA. 1912, and the Calais.
Bangor, Lewiston and Bath confer
ences and thoss Of other sections Of
the state some time later In February
or March. For the Portland confer
ence there has been especially secured
Z team Of the best experts In America.
These men are under ths direction a
the Rev. Charles etslsis. well known
champion Of labor and connected with
the Labor tsmpls Of New York city.
Portland has appropriated 1900 for
this work. No ttms O. money vim b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-12-27
PARTRIDGE COVE.

Lcander Smith . spending Christmas
with relatives here.
John Prebse, wife and little son are
spending Christmas at Wilson Eaton's.
Joseph Leighton, Of Bar Harbor, spent
Sunday with his family at William
Emery's.
ksuei bartlett and family are spending
few days with his parents, II. Z. Bartlett
and wife.
The friends Of Mrs. William Emery
sympathixe with her In the ioss OF her
mother, Mr.. Trowsdale, who died at
her home 1t Prince Edwards Island last
week. She spont the past year with Mrs.
Emery, and endeared herself to the peo-
pie here with her kind and pleasing man
ners.
Dec. Is. HUBBARD.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-12-27
men AND RELIGION
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Nation Wide CanpaIg For Church Efficiency and Community
0etteImeni The Greatest Religious Movement
Since the Reformation

HE aim Of the Men and Re
ligion Forward Movement Is
to bring into the church and
II work the same zeal, the
same high standard Of efiiciency, the
same aggressive. manly vigor that are
manifested IN the highest type Of the
American business enterprise.
1t il an aim that will appeal to any
right thinking man.
Five vital points Of emphasis are the
basis Of the movement:
First. Evangelism. More men in the
church and those who are In at work
for others.
Second study. Every man
familiar with the word Of God and
alive to It's message.
Third Social service Every man
interested in and working for the com
munity In which he lives.
Four.-Boys' work. A square deal
for every boy that he may grow into
wen rounded, fully developed Chris
tan manhood.
Five Missions Every man inter
ested In and familiar with the world
wide aspect Of Gods kingdom.
The great meetings to be held in
Portland during the eight days begin
ming Jan. 8. 1912, are the opening guns
Of the campaign inspirational In
structive, just to help men get the
vision. The real work Is to come later.
under the guidance Of the local com
mittees. covering n period Of years.
Similar ca nina irns auch IA arc to he