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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
SUIT is
FILED WITH CLERK

A claim for 1895 damages is made
in petition filed with the clerk Of
the district court by j.. F. Bier. ad
ministrator of the estate of Oliver p.
Bier, Jr., against the Ottumwa Rail
way & Light Co. The defendant com
pany, is alleged to be responsible fol
the death of Oliver Bier on June 20
1911, on West Second street, when s
horse Bier was riding became fright
ened at the car and threw him in front
of the car. The company is charged
with not having the car under proper
control and also exceeding the speed
limit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
MANUFACTURERS
NAME NEW OFFICERS

Henry Phillips ives elected presl.
dent of the Ottumwa Manufacturers
association yesterday at the annual
meeting held in the rooms of the Of
tumwa Commercial association. Lunch
con was served at 1890 o'clock. The
other officers of the association elect
ed follow:
First vice president-D. f. Morey'
Second vice president-Walter l.
Hall.
Third vice president-Allen John
ston.>
I Treasurer-Lester c. Hardsocg.
secretary-J. N. Weidenfeller.
nirectors-T. D. Foster. l.. R. Clau
sen. G.rB. Simmons, NJ P. Duffield, j.
Wv. Neasham, julius Fecht, W. E. Cook
VI. T.. Crisman and ]. F. Powell
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Subscriptions taken for all period
icals-Crescent Drug G. Book Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Riley and sor
Leo, $40 East Fourth street, have goa'
% Knoxville where they will visit
relatives for several days.
Mrs. G. ]. Kleinhan of Abba, ha:
returned home after visiting Mrs. Wal
ter Chenoweth, JAG Cooper avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellmaker Of Lincoln
Neb.. are visiting with relatives In
this city.
Miss Angela Dunning. $40 South
Elm street, has gone to Omaha where
she will visit relatives.
Mrs. W. S. Asbury, 40S North Green
street, left this morning for Glen
wood where she will make a short
visit with relatives.
Mrs. H. d. Miller of Beaconville
/ has returned home after short visit
| With her sister, Mrs. J. F. Malone, 10
South Fellows avenue.
| Miss Esther Hutchinson who is at
! tending Northwestern university, has
returned to this city where she Will
spend the holidays at her home, LAT
East Court street.
James H. Conroy of Fl Dodge, ar
rived last night to spend the holidays
with his mother, Mrs. P. H. Conroy,
lib North Mclean street.
Mrs. G.. R. Ingram of Joliet, ILL.,, is
spending the holidays with her mother
Mrs. Catherine J. Murray, 521 Pone-
NAH street.
|, Miss Eva Pearl. physical director
~ the Y. w. c.. A., left Saturday to
1epend Christmas with Chicago rela-
dves.
Miss Mary Hyde, general secretary
of the Y. w. c. A., has gone to
Prairie City to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Mrs. J. C. Cawiezeo of Jordan. Neb.
has returned home after visiting with
her sister, Mrs. George Welch, 524
North Jefferson street.
w. M. Edwards, 1854 North Mclean
street, left Saturday for Los Angeles,
Calf. where he will spend the winter
months.
Mrs. Jay Fellows has returned to
her home in Keosauqua after spending
several days shopping In OttumWa.
Miss Mabel Wright Of Nora, Neb,
has returned home after visiting With
relatives in Ottumwa and keosauQua.
John Miller of Los Angeles has
arrived In the city to spend the holl-
days.
Miss Lillian Rector has returned to
her home, 200 North Wapello street,
after an extended visit in Denver.
Mrs. H. S. Anderson. 1915 East
Main street, has gone to Lucas, where
che will spend the holidays with her
daughter, Mrs. e. r. Clary.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Caughlan OF
Charlton are visiting with Mrs.
Caughlan's mother, Mrs. Louise
Kaiser, 233 West Fourth street.
Frank Miller Of Austin, Mimi, is in
the city and will spend the holidays
here.
Mrs. C. H. Ferguson and son vern,
300 Jay street, have gone to Peoria,
I'm, where they will spend the hoh'
days.
Miss Ethel Dunlavy has returned to
her home in Chillicothe after short
visit here.
Miss Gladys Cockerill Of Avery has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
DEATHS.

DIMMITT- Monday, December 70,
1912, Winifred Dimmitt, aged 20
years, died at 11:20 p. m. at her homo
eleven miles north of Ottumwa in
Highland township. She is survived
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Dimmitt. The funeral services will
be held at the residence Thursday
at u o'clock, noon, and at the Round
Point school house at 2 D. m. Rev.
w. H. Hormel pastor Of the East
End Presbyterian church. will have
charge of the services Burial will be
made in the Round Point cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
FUNERALS.

Tribute to the memory of John Dunn
mler, who passed away Thursday ev.
ening, was paid by scores of friends
and neighbors who attended the fun.
eral services at ST. Patricks Catholic
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. James Bulger. pastor, told of the
high esteem in which the deceased was
held. The pallbearers were Edward
Watcher, Charles Souders, Joseph
Bauer, w. Whitney, Henry Seabure
and Charles Mitchell. The remaint
were laid to rest in Calvary cemetery
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
SCHOOL MATES TO
CARRY KEARNY

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 24.-With the
members Of the high school society to
which he belonged, as pail bearers,
funeral services for Horace F. Kearny,
the young aviator who lost his life in
a flight from Los Angeles Dec. IA,
were held here today. Realizing the
hazardous nature of aviation, Kearny
soon after his first successful flight
sent substantial sum of money to his
mother here to be used to pay funeral
expenses in case of his death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
RURAL TELEPHONE
CONCERN TO QUIT

Monticello. Dec. 24-The Jones
County Telephone Co.. will shortly be
sold under a foreclosure proceedings
for the benefit of it's creditors. A re.
ceiver was appointed some time ago,
and as it has never been a paying
proposition it has been decided to
dispose Of it, The Iowa Telephone
Co., is a bidder for it. Should the
Iowa people become owners Of the line,
quite a change will be experienced in
this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
cIar,nda Has Shaft for Soldiers.

Clarinda. Dec 24.-The soldiers
monument, the purchase of which was
provided in a public fund started tWen-
ty-nine years ago, when $500 was sub
scribed and remained in the fund, was
placed in position the past week on a
corner of the court house grounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
Plenty In Iowa State Banks.

Des Moines, Dec. 24.-The bank
statement issued by the state auditor.
of Iowa banks under the state law, had
in November, deposits Of $2S5,283,72
decrease since September, OF ST.
5S4,922, but an increase over year
ago at this time Of over 100000. G
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

Proceedings of the board of super
visors, Monday, December 2, 1912, be-
ing the 7th day of the November ses-
sion. The board met pursuant to adj
journment, members all present, Presi-
dent H. B. Patterson in the chair. The
minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved. The day was spent in allowing
claims and transacting other business.
On motion the board adjourned to
meet Tuesday, December 3, at 9
O'Clock
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

returned home after visiting Mrs. o.
|. Higgle, 1926 North Elm street.
Miss Pearl Ryan, 62S West Main
street, has arrived home from Mime
apolis where she has been visiting
for several months.
B. A. Sterling has returned
from Omaha, where he had been on
business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

Proceedings Of the board of super
visors, Tuesday, December 3, 1912, be-
ing the Sth day Of the November ses'
sion. The board met pursuant to ad-
journment, members all present, Pres1'
dent H. B. Patterson in the chair. The
minutes of last meeting read and ap'
proved. The quarterly report Of E. S.
Lowenberg. steward Of the county
home, for quarter ending November
80, 1912, was approved. Upon recon-
mendation c. S. Britt was appointed
as Justice of the peace in and for
Columbia township to serve the term
of George Stevens, resigned, and until
his successor be elected and qualified.
The balance Of the day was spent in
allowing claims. On motion the board
adjourned to meet on Friday, Deem
Der 20, 1912.
H. B. Patterson, chairman.
Attest: ]. F. Stevens, auditor.
Proceedings of the board of super
visors. Friday. December 20, 1912, be-
ing the 9Th day Of the November ses-
sion The board met pursuant to adj
journment, members all present, Prest-
dent H. B. Patterson in the chair. The
minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved. The day was spent in making
settlement of some old claims due
from Monroe county, also settlement
with S. E. Bennett of Des Moines. Ia,
for traction engine. Some miscellan-
eous business was also transacted. On
motion the board adjourned to meet
according to law on Thursday, January
Q 1919 at Q o'clock q. m.
H. B. Patterson, chairman.
Attest: J, F. Stevens, auditor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
MUST ANSWER TO
CHARGES TUESDAY

A card table, around which five men
sat in what the claimed was quiet
game of pitch was seized by Chief
Fielder and Patrolmen Smith and
Lightner Saturday night about $3.50
O'Clock in a room over 234 East Main
street. in the old Sax building. A
quantity of poker chips and cards were
also taken. j. Graham and his four
companions We're arrested and charged
with keeping a disorderly house and
being inmates thereof. In police
court this morning the quintet
pleaded not guilty and their trial was
set for Tuesday morning, December 81,
at 10 o'clock. The names of the pitch
players" are being held up by the
police pending the trial. The officers
first arrested the men and took them
to the station and later returned for
the para hernalia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

she is resting quite comfortably today,
Shortly after the Howell accident an
automobile driven by B. Hoffman
struck a street employe and knocked
him down. Except for a few scratches
the old gentleman was uninjured. HOff
man saw the man but was unable to
stop the machine in time to avoid the
accident.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
BIRTHS.

BORN-Tuesday Dec. "a, 1912, to Mr..
and Mrs. P. B. Zell Of Ottumwa, 8.
D., at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Johnson, Ala North Sheridan avenue,
an eight pound daughter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

largely due to his grit and stamina
and he underwent this surgical
operation with that same determine
ton that characterized his battle
against death on the Pacific coast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
OskaIoosa Had Fire.

Oskaloosa, Dec. 24.-Oskaloosa was
visited by two destructive fires yes
terday. The home of P. J. Hainne was
badly wrecked and the millinery store
of Mrs. NJ Buford was completely
ruined. The loss will be about $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
Llohts at Skating Pond.

Malvern, Dec 24.-L. w. Boehner
has had three electric lights put at his
ice pond for the benefit of the skaters
Mr., Boehner is owner of the power
plant, and charges no admittance to
the skaters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs A. Beauchamp and
daughters, Misses Lucy and Navine, OF
Atchison, Kan, are visiting with the
formers daughter, Mrs. Boyd Hand
.216 North Schuyler street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26
DRAIN TILE
For prices and informationwrite
Mercy Clay Products Co
OTTUMVA, IOWA
Tri-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postoffice
where they desire 1t to be changed to-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

Mrs. John Langin, 221 Fairview
avenue, is in Indianola visiting rela-
tives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-26

II, B. Patterson. chairman.
Attest: J. F. Stevens, auditor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
Presid2.t Tells Ideals of the State Federation
and the Work 1t Is Doing

suspicion and distIust. But-Witu-
out undertaking the sincerity ana
the zeal with which some may feel
called upon to wage battle in this
cause, the vast majority Of US, |
am sure, prefer just now at least
not to enlist actively for the fray.
I'VE are content to commit to
God and to our brothers the pres
ervatiou and extension Of such
rights as it may seem necessary for
us to possess in order that we
may be better and happier women
and more valuable and efficient cit
liens Besides, the performance
of our clear and undisputed duties
leaves US no time to spare, no en-
ergies TO waste Extension of our
duties, our responsibilities, our
power may best be secured by
worthy performance of those al
ready in our hands.
The individual woman should be
better, happier, wiser. and more in
telligent woman through member
ship in her club. Personal culture
is secured by association with 9TH
ers, cultured or seeking culture.
The extent and the great variety IF
the activities Of our clubs looking
to personal culture of the members
is Indicated in many cases by the
names OF the local clubs. The indi-
vidual woman should he a more
competent and useful woman
through her club associations.
CAS- keeper Of the individual
home and guardian Of her own
children. she may learn much OF
value 10 her in her own Offices from
interchange of thought and eXpe-
rience with her sisters. but it is
in meeting the larger responsible
ties which have cemented US and
which are not individual or per
sonal that the club organization
demonstrates its necessity and
proves it's efficiency
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26

for polo ponies. Some of these will be
purchased from the ranches which make
a specially of training polo mounts for
the big clubs in the East and the Eng
fish army clubs. while others will be
raw, unbroken mustangs. These will
be trained to follow the ball by the local
enthusiasts.
The management Of Ponce DeLeon
park has been asked 10 rent the grounds
for polo practice, bur it is said the use
of this park win be refused, as polo is
an extremely rough game and the po-
MES hoofs cut the turf badly. The park
department. probably will grant the use
of the oval in Piedmont park for polo
practice, and 1t is expected that the
polo club win late- be given the use of
part Of the grounds of the Athletic
clubs country home or those OF the
Brookhaven club. Challenges will be
issued to the polo eight of the St.
Louis Country club and to the Chicago
Polo club, it is expected, those organi-
cations being comparatively new in the
held. Games with the Meadowbrook
ana other famous organizations of the
East VIII be considered after the Dixie
club has tested its strength against less
formidable adversaries.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
SLAIN MANS SON
WON'T PROSECUTE:
SLAYER SET FREE

L. h. Echols a farmer, living near
Easton, in the Piedmont road. arrested
Thursday charged with the murder OF his
brother-in-law. James Thompson, was
given his freedom by Justice Orr today.
The warrant against him was dismissed
on his plea Of self-defense
Homer Thompson. son of tie slain man,
said that lie would make no effort to have
Echols indicted By the grand jury. No
further action in the matter is contern-
plated by the authorities
Thompson quarreed with his brother
in-law two weeks ago and during the al
tercation struck him with a heavy hickory
walking stick. EchoIs retaliated with a
sand shovel. dealing Thompson what
proved to be fatal blow on the head.
Thompson died a week later without re-
vealing the name of his assailant to the
authorities. Echols gave himself up to
the county police.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
BIC ODDS IN ROSE:
BEING MURDERED
Becker Must Spend at Least
Year in Death House Pend
ing Appeal Disposition.

NEW YORK, Oct. 70 Bets of 100 20
l were offered today among gamblers
that Jack Rose. one of the states chief
witnesses against Becker, will be as
sassinated. Even money was offered
that Rose viii be killed ten days after
he leaves Jail Ten 10 one thar he viii
be killed In six months; 20 that the
four gunner win be convicted OF first
degree murder; 20 ! that Becker will
not win his appeal ON the other hand,
gamblers offered the same odds that
Becker viii NOT be convicted if he gets
new trial.
Becker convicted Of the murder
of Herman Rosenthal, will spend
at least a year in the death
house at Sing Sing before the execu-
ton OF the sentence to be imposed
1pon him Wednesday by Judge Cot
Becker win be taken to Sing Sing
Immediately after sentence. lie was
automatically dropped from the police
rolls as a result Of his conviction.
Appeal in the Becker case viii be
filed by his attorney John +. Mcintyre.
as soon as he is sentenced. This will
act as a stay Of execution and it viii be
almost a wear before final decision can
be made in the case,
Becker today appealed TO public
opinion In an interview he denied
being CRATER, and declared that his
life savings and those earned by his
wife during her Il years as a public
school teacher aggregate only $4,000.
Il see I am credited with spending
$4,000 for my defense up to date" said
Becker THAT is as true as all the
other things they have said against me-
$4,000 is $4,000 more than l ever had
or ever viii possess in this life"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
PERMITS ISSUED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF II
DWELLINGS AT ONCE

The largest number of building per-
mits in a batch during the past year
was issued this morning TO the Dillin
Morris Company for the construction of
dwellings on Lake avenue in the Ninth
ward and elsewhere. Seventeen houses
are to be erected, eleven of which will be
at 2S6, 2SS. 240, 244, 246, $50, 252, 256,
25S. 260 and 264 Lake avenue. The to-
tai is $6S,325, dwellings worth s33,S00
on Lake avenue. and others worth S29,-
526 elsewhere, as follows: Oakdale
street, near Ponce DeLeon, two story
frame dwelling. $12,SOO; 96 Greenwood
avenue one story frame, $500; 900
DeKalb avenue, one-story frame, So,
S25; 81 Copenhill avenue. two story
frame, $500; 178 St. Charles avenue,
one and a half-story frame, $4,000; SO
Copenhill avenue, two-story frame,
$4,000.
Miss Leila r. WilbuGn is architect
for the Oalldale street house. and H w.
Dillin for the others The only other
record of recent date approaching this
was the application OF the Acme Hon
Builders over a year ago to build eight
cen houses in the Fourth ward
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26


Mrs f. c. White, of Athens.
president Of the federated woman's
clubs Of the state, answers the
cues ion as follows:
"As president of the Geo, gia
Federation of Women's Clubs. ] be
lieVe that the mission OF the club
woman is not 10 secure 'wouan's
rights or suffrage, but to help
WomanIind in every day things, to
tit themselves and their neighhors
for their responsibilities cid and
new"
Whether she viii or no. the
modern woman has, Of necessity,
become her sisters keeper. II may
or may not add to her value as a
member of her race: il may or may
not add to her efficiency as a citizen:
il may or may not add TO her in
diYidual happiness. All this de-
Ponds upon the spirit and the man
ner in which she meets the de-
mands upon her and the extent to
which she Keeps inViolate her eS-
sentially womanly qualities of
modesJy, gentlenes3 and conscien-
tious self sacrifice.
But it certainly adds to ner du-
Ties and burdens. For-whatever
lnay~betide in the evolution of So
ciety-Woman viii continue to
have, as she has always had. chief
part in the preservation of the in
tegrity of the fundamental unit in
any social system-she must he
the keeper of the home OF her sis
ter and her brother: she must be
the keeper Of the children of them
both.
There are some who believe that
organized womanhood is merely
engaged in propaganda for the
securing Of q larger measure of
what are designated as Woman's
Rights. These may we'll excite
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
Atlanta Athletes viii Go in for Equine Sport
POLO CLUB is PLANNED

Atlanta men are planning something
new in sports for the South--a polo
club. with ponies, grounds and an or
ganization which will include some Of
the best known society men and horse
lovers in the city.
1--WE have been talking it over, and
while our plans are still in embryo,
believe a charter for the Dixie Polo
club will he applied for soon. and We
shall start with membership of about
sixteen men" said one Of the prime
movers today. He asked that his name
be not used, and was reticent about
the proposed club, saying there We're
number OF reasons why publicity would
be premature.
A first team OF eight men will be
composed of prominent lovers of out
door and rugged sports, according to
the men behind the movement for the
club a tentative list includes ED AL
friend, Gus Ryan. Eugene Haynes. Jo-
seph Brown Connally, Bowie Martin
Winship Nunnauy Clark McMichael
and r. G.. Congdou
The club proposes to have a string Of
about rwenty-tow Montana mustangs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
COMMITTEE ASKS FOR
MATERIAL TO FINISH
OLD WOMEN'S HOME

The building committee in charge Of
the large annex to the Home for old
Women has progressed as far as it can
without additional gifts, and today
made public request for material to
complete the work. Funds are avail
able for labor but the committee needs
deadening felt, building paper, plaster.
plumbing material. paint, roof paint, tin
roofing and mantels.
The material for the annex has been
contributed by public spirited persons
and most of the building has been COM
pleted. The home has long been over
crowded and the annex will provide
room for number of women badly in
need Of ouch a refuge The building
committee is composed of Walter p
Andrews, H. Nj. Patterson and j. Lee
Barnes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-26
COLUMBUS ASKS TIME TO
MAKE TELEPHONE PROBE

COLUMBUS, GA. oct. 26-A letter
addressed to the management Of the
southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company by joint committee appoint
ed from city council and the Board Of
Trade requests that the proposed raise
in telephone rates on November be
postponed until the committee can
complete an investigation Of telephone
conditions here In the event the tele-
phone company refuses to grant the re-
quest, injunction proceedings viii be
Instituted TO stay the raise in rates un-
I'll the investigation is made
The subscribers Of the company do
not propose to submit to a raise in
rates untn they are thoroughly con-
WINGED that the company is justified.
The opposition TO the raise is based on
the ground OF poor service.