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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-04
BONAPARTE COUPLE
MARRIED so YEARS

Ronaparte. June 1.--Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Eich Of Bonaparte celebrated
their 57th wedding anniversary Friday.
The wedding which united Agnes Rose
Beck to Jacob Eiche occurred In Mis-
souri, in 1855 and was performed by
Squire Mckee who was noted pioneer
at that time. Mr.. and Mrs. Eich were
the parents Of eight children, seven of
whom are living. Mr.. Eiche may we'll
be called one Of Van Buren's pioneers
He came here with his parents In 1874
from Berlin. Pa, and setting near Har-
risburg where they lived for years.
MIR. Eich was also one Of the gold
seekers Of '49 making the trip to Cali
fornia by driving across the plains. The
parents Of this worthy couple were
Philip and Catherine Eich. the former
soldier in the war Of 1872 and George
and Helen Beck, parents of Mrs. Eich.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Eich have a host Of
friends in and near Bonaparte who
wish for them many years Of health.
wealth and prosperity
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new
CHURCH TO OPEN
OBLIGATORY SERVICES IN THE
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUNDAY
SERMON By REV. LONG.

Eldon, June Sunday is to be {
red letter day in the history Of thu
Christian church Of this city. Il
marks the completion and dedication
of their enlarged and beautiful build
ing. ...
The membership and building com
and zealously at the task and are
happy in the completion OF their
work.
Many friends and visitors will be
present. The big basket dinner fol.
lowing the morning service lis open to
everybody. All are invited to bring
baskets and join in the happy fellow.
ship. All will be provided for, and
the stranger and everybody will be
made welcome. People are invited
to come for the great bible school
service and remain throughout the
day to all the services
The program for the day follows:
Arthur Long of Des MONIES, master
OF ceremonies. ~
Part l. ~. :.
Sunday Morning. "
Bible school at 10 q. m.
Sermon-Arthur Long, II a. m.
Basket dinner in church basement
and on lawn.
Part II.
Song and praise service 8 p. m.
Communion service.
Fraternal greetings and congratula-
lions.
Brief sermon-Arthur Long.
Song and benediction.
Part III.
Big c. 2. praise meeting $50 p. m.
Song and praise service, 1880 p. m.
Sermon--Arthur Long 8 p. m.
Song and benediction.
Special music in all services.
Nearby and home ministers and 9th.
er speakers will have a part in this
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ESTATE MUST PAY
$500 GROCERY BILL
Estate Pays $500 Grocery Bill.

Estate Pays $500 Grocery Bill.
Sioux City, June Mrs. Martha A.
HINES will be required to pay a $500
grocery account to Frank A. Savage,
her brother-in-law, even though she
did not know the goods were being
charged to her. The decision was
handed down by Judge Frank r. Cay
nor in the district court.
Between 1907 and 1911 Mrs. HINES
was quite poor. the testimony showed.
Mrs. Savage was her sister and gro
ceries we're willingly furnished by the
storekeeper. William Benton, father Of
Mrs. HINES and Mrs. Savage, died last
August, leaving an estate mostly com.
posed of South Dakota farm lands.
Savage then presented his itemized
bill, which covers forty-six type-writ.
ten pages. The bill was turned down
by Mrs. Kimes.
Testimony in the trial showed that
Mr.. Benton had secretly instructed
Mrs. Savage to keep an account Of the
goods sold to Mrs. Hines. The father
assured the storekeeper and his wife
that Mrs. Kimes would come into
possession Of property later on. Mrs.
Hines has come into her inheritance
since the fathers death. ST..
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BALDWIN HEIR
LIVES IN KANSAS
THINK BENEFICIARY OF ENDoW.
MENT POLICY, HAS BEEN
3D.. LOCATED

Des Moines, June 1.-Elias B. Bald.
win, formerly of Aurora, ILL.,, who Is
the holder Of a large paid up endow-
ment policy and Who Is being sought
by an eastern company which wishes
to turn the money over 10 him, now
is in Edna, Kas. according to his
brother, N. A. Baldwin, who is in Des
Moines today. Mr. Baldwin noticed a
dispatch from Aurora saying that his
brother could not be located and
stated today that it is his belief that
his brother, who now is more than
eighty years old, has forgotten that he
was holder of the policy.
Several years ago my brother left
Aurora and went to Kansas where he
has resided since,' said Mr.. Baldwin.
mo doubt he has forgotten the exist
ence Of the policy"
Elias B. Baldwin is the father of
Captain Evelyn Baldwin. the explorer
who accompanied DR.. Frederick Cook
IN his excursion in search for the
forth pole. The money will be turned
,ver to the elder Mr. Baldwin as soon
Is he can be located by the insurance
company.
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MRS. STEVENS IS
CALLED BY DEATH
FORMER oTTUMWAN, WELL
KNOWN HERE, DIED At HIGH.
LAND CENTER.

Martha Ellen Stevens, wife OF {, q.
Stevens died Friday evening at 80
o'clock at the family home two nniies
south Of Highland Center. She was The
mother of Roy E.. Stevens of Ottunwa
The family resided here for twenty
years and nine years ago returned "a
Highland Center, the former home
The death Of Mrs. Stevens came aftar
serious illness Of six months, she
had resided In Wapello county the en-
tire ffty-four years of her life. ShA
was born February 6, 1858, near Hirh.
land Center. Thirty years ago she came.
with her husband, o. c.. Stevens. ia ~.
tumwa. Mrs. Stevens was for manv
years engaged in the shoe business
here.
During her residence here, Mrs. Stew
ents enjoyed the friendship Of hun.
dreds of Ottumwans who have held her
in the highest esteem. She was an &C.
tiv member Of the First Presbyterian
church, faithful worker and a leader
in all movements for betterment. When
she left Ottumwa, she became q mem
Der OF the First NJ. E. church OF Hirh-
land Center and there continued the 40.
tivity that characterized her -mernhAr-
ship here. In the Aid society especially.
Mrs. Stevens was progressive and
leading force.
Besides her husband and son Row. she
leaves her father, F. M. Buckner Of
Denver, Colo, and three sisters Mrs
j. H. Spilman and Mrs. Frank Emery
Of Highland Center, and Mrs. Roscoa
Kelsey, near Ottumwa.
Preceding her in death were one
daughter Mrs. Tony LowenberR and
one son Warren Stevens.
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L0CUSTS ARE
APPEARING
n. MITCHELL FINDS THOU.
SANDS OF PESTS IN WOODS
NORTHWEST or CITY.

The seventeen year locusts, sched.
uled to appear In this country this
summer are already coming to life,
as evidenced by the discovery Of J. H.
Mitchell Of Ottumwa, this morning. In
passing twenty acre tract of woods
just northwest of Ottumwa, Mr.
Mitchell WAS attracted by the singing
Of the newly liberated pests and on
investigation, found that the woods
was full of the insects Just breaking
through their chrysalis. He brought
one small branch to the Courier Of
fee, bearing twenty-five OF the dis
carded skins" and also three locusts
who had not been free long enough to
fly. Mr.. Mitchell states that the
woods are Just full Of the locusts and
that they are just beginning to enter
their destructive state.
This species of the pestiferous 70.
Gust get their name from their ap-
pearance every seventeen years.
They pass over the fields In clouds
Of millions and devastate the crops.
Just how serious their .depredations
will be this year is not known They
have been known to cause the loss OF
many billions OF dollars in one year.
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BURLINGTON
PLEASED AL
oTTUMWANs ENJOYED VISIT IN
SISTER CITY; BAND MADEA
BIG HIT WITH MUSIC

The good natured crowd Of Ottum-
vans who made up the U. G. T. special
70 Burlington Friday returned that
night after thoroughly enjoying the
hospitality of the Mississippi river
city. The Fifty-fourth regiment band
made big hit with all who heard 1t.
The session of the grand council OF
the United Commercial Travellers yes
terday afternoon was busy one, but
last night was devoted to grand
ball. r. c. Smith Of Ottumwa was yes
terday elected to serve on the commit.
tee on state Of the order
Grand Counselor Hugh Doran's re-
port showed membership Of 2.5O9,
gain of 212 members in the past year.
The report of. Grand Secretary Con-
ant was evidence to the members that
the work was we'll done.
Grand Treasurer o. K. Palmer re-
ported that there is neaEly $4,000 on
hand in the treasury.
F. w. Houck reported a balance OF
s1,460 in the Father Houck fund"
which is being increased and will form
the nucleus for the amount necessary
to erect a home for aged travelling
men
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|. ARCE FLOWER
CROP EXPECTED
FLORISTS EXPECTING BUMPER
PRODUCTION THIS SUMNER
WEATHER HAS BEEN FINE.

With continuance of the present
good weather, this, year will see one
of the largest crops of flowers that
has been produced for many years.
Was it not for the cratic manner in
which the SUN has been conducting
itself, thiy season would be BAN
ner one for rainfall has been plenti-
full aud we'll regulated to alternate
with the sun and when he did shine,
I Old Sol was of the quality which
brings the buds to bloom.
During the early spring, the sun
would shine steadily for several days
and then would fail to make its ap-
pearance for the next week. The re-
sulting cold was far from being "a
vorable to the growth of the early
blooming varieties and this together
with the high wind made the crop OF
first spring flowers almost failure.
An abundance of late blooming flow
ers are expected however. Beginning
about the middle Of next week and
lasting we'll until September, the resi-
dence sections of the city should be
decorated with gaily colored flowers
unless different weather conditions
make their appearance-for from the
present outlook the summer flowers
will be of better quality and in larger
quantity than for many years past.
Welcome news to the young man
whose thoughts lightly turn Is the
florists announcement that roses will
be cheaper this year. A heavy crop
of indoor roses is already making it's
appearance and the outdoor variety
Is also coming along we'll. Amateur
rose growers are experiencing great
success with tea, roses while the n.y.
birds are also coming along we'll
Unless cold weather again makes It's
appearance, the beautiful Killarney
rose will be more In evidence in o.
tumwa this summer than 1t has ever
been before.
Carnations are practically the only
flower OF any great popularity that
are behind other years in quantity.
The cold Of early spring has sue
ceeded wonderfully in retarding their
growth and their price is up as a
result.
Lilacs and snowballs enjoyed an
excellent season. Less was seen Of
them this year than formerly, how
ever, except in the floral nurseries.
The iris will be plentiful this year.
From present appearances this sum-
mer will prove banner one for 9TH
er flowers while vines and creepers
will excel all previous years for
growth and beauty.
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RUSSIAN SHOT IN |
SELF DEFENSE
OTTO 1ERGHAUs MAKES STATE
MENT TO voLLMER OF THE
LEcLAIRE TROUBLE

Davenport, June 1.-Otto Berghaus
arrested yesterday, charged with
shooting Harry King, union button
worker at a button factory in LIE
Claire yesterday, has made q state
ment to County Attorney Fred Vol.
mer, in which it is said he confessed
shooting King, but claiming 1t was an
act of self defense. !.
"They had threatened to kill Inc"
said Berghaus Friday morning
loaded revolver and put in into my
pocket. went along the railroad
tracks to avoid King and the other
men. But they followed me. King mad
rock in his hand and I ran behind
o water tank. King and the others
came after me. I drew my gun ana
fired into the air once. They came on
after me. had the gun pointing IN
the direction Of King and was looking
in a different direction at one OF the
others. Suddenly I turned and sa"
King close to me. pulled the trigger.
I do not know where nit him.
Berghaus has been in this country
less than a year. He came from Nus.
sia. He lived in Muscatine and WORKED
there In one Of the factories during
the time the union men were out on
a strike. He went to LeClaire recent
ly when the plant was opened there.
Most Of the employees are union men
though the proprietors conduct an
open shop. ~
The button factory was secured for
LIE Claire as it's first step in the realm
If industrial communities. In the past
he town has been principally the
lone OF steamboat owners, captains,
md crews. The river business waning.
N effort was made to establish fac
cries. The town donated the factory
lite and building.
1--WE would rather not have q
actory at all If we are to have labor
roubles such as those which have
cen characteristic Of the button in
ustry during the past year." said w. :
. Shirk. president Of the LeClaire
commercial club.
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EMPIRE GROCERY
STOCK DESTROYED
FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN
CAUSED $4,000 DAMAGES
EARLY LAST NIGHT
WAS THREATENING
Flames Had Gained Great Roadway
When Discovered, But Quick
Work Of Firemen In Reach.
Ing Base Checked Them

The Empire Grocery Co., 212 East
Main street, lost between $4,000 and
$4,000 in stock and furnishings by fire
at 8 o'clock last night. The cause is
unknown. The loss is fully covered by
insurance.
E. L. Peterson, manager of the gro.
Gerry, declared this morning that he
was greatly surprised in the firemen
being able To master the flames 80
quickly. The entire rear room of the
store was a mass of flames when the
first stream of water was put into
play. The firemen, too, are congratu-
lating themselves on their early con-
troll Of the fire When they first ar
rived on the scene they expected the
fire to spread to adjoining buildings
as the extent of the flames seemed
beyond the threatening stage. At the
very first, however, by quick work
the firemen reached the base Of The
flames and in less than half hour
had control of the situation.
The rear room of the grocery in
which the fire started and which was
a furnace OF flame when discovered,
is only one story high. A large sky
light broken out furnished fierce
draft for the flames which were shoot
ing upward to the third story of the
adjoining building. The woodwork and
stock in the inside was seen through
the rear doors to be one mass OF
flames.
Fire and Smoke Damage.
While fire wrought the greater part
If the damage In the rear room. smoke
md water was the cause Of much loss. |
Over 200 sacks OF floor were charred |
~ the flames and numerous cases Of ,
,anned goods and perishable groceries |
tored in the rear we're destroyed. In
he front part Of the store the heat
vas so intense that 1t blistered the
tainted ceiling and fixtures and con-
equently ruined much OF the stock.
The smoke completed the work.
Smoke entered the two stories
bove the grocery and also the Martin
Iood Clothes store, but practically no
amage was done. The loss to the
took is estimated at $4,000. to the fix
Tres, $500, and to the building, $500.
Cause is Unknown.
Neither the firemen nor Mr.. Peter
On are able to give any substantial
eason for the fire. It is evident that
lie flames started near the elevator in
he rear, close to two tanks OF gaso-
ne and coal oil, as the floor Of the ,
evator was burned through The :
oodwork throughout the rear room,
, we'll as the meat refrigerator, was r
larred to cinders. The firemen en-
rtain the idea that spontaneous COM
lstion was the cause. =
Mr.. Peterson stated this morning +
lat he intended to restock the store r
Id open Just as soon as the insurance r
busters completed their work.
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WESLEYAN SOCIETY
INITIATES TEN

Mt. Pleasant, June 1.-lota Phi, Iowa
Wesleyan's honorary literary frater-
nifty, initiated its ten members-elect at
ceremonies last night at the home Of
Dean e. e. Lymer. A banquet attend
ed by alumni, and active members and
initiates followed. The new members
are Edna Warren, Libertyville; Fran.
ces Logan, Richland; Ii Ma Ii, Nau
China; Mary Frebaugh, Mabel
Piper, Mt. Pleasant; Mary Phillip,
Omaha, Neb.; William Ludwick, Mys-
tic; c. K. Hayes, Salem; Charles Pet
tit, Burlington; Luther Weaver, Des
Moines.
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VIII Welcome All
Iowans at Room S
in Convention CITY
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) A hearty Iowa welcome,
: Iowa newspapers to read, and
information relative to the ma
tional democratic convention
will be cheerfully dispensed at
the Iowa headquarters. accord.
ing to the announcement Of N.
F. Reed this morning. Mr..
Reed said that the Iowa head
quarters will be on the parlor
floor of the hotel Rennert, I
which is only three blocks
from the convention hall In
Baltimore. The sleeping apart
ments Of the delegates will be
on the fifth floor. Reservations
have been made for ninety peo-
pie. N. l.. Arrison, Of Ottum-
wa, sergeant-at-arms. and his
assistant will leave for the con-
vention city June Is and upon
the arrival of the Iowa dele
cation June "a, the headquar-
tiers will be in order. The
Iowa delegates will leave this
state on June % and 60 to Chi
cago, from which city, they will
take an Iowa special which
leaves over the Pennsylvania
lines on June %. An effort
will be made to secure tickets
to the convention for all
Iowans who wish them.
Mr.. Reed stated that M. J.
Wade would succeed himself
as Iowa's member on the ma
tionS1 committee, and it is very
likely that the we'll known Iowa
City democrat would be select
ed chairman Of the national
body. .
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TRAVELLERS END
STATE MEETING
DEs MONIES GETS NEXT U. c. r.
MEETING; DORIAN DELEGATE
TO NATIONAL MEETING

Burlington, June 3.-The biggest
most harmonious and generally sue
cessful convention OF the Iowa grand
council of the United Commercial
Travellers association closed shortly
past noon Saturday. Des Moines was
named as place OF meeting in 1913,
on June 5, and 7.
Resolutions were adopted opposing
the parcels post measure; commend.
ing efforts of the railroads to make
railroad travel more comfortable con.
demning pay telephones in hotels; op.
posing patentee bill in congress !;
thanking Congressman Pepper OF the
second district for his efforts in be.
half Of changing the day for national
election from Tuesday to Monday;
and asking other Iowa congressman
and senators to indorse the bill. The
Iowa commercial congress was in
dorsed and financial support pledged.
The retiring officers we're thanked,
and Mr.. Doran was presented with a
handsome emblem and Mr.. Palmer, re.
firing treasurer, with fine watch fob
The election of officers resulted as
follows:
d. G. Thompson Of Burlington, grand
counsellor.
c. E. Rosemond Of Independence,
junior counsellor.
H. H. Doran OF Ottumwa, past grand
counsellor.
H. w. Conant of Sheldon, grand
secretary.
James Hunt of Des Moines, grand
treasurer.
w. B. Emerson Of Atlantic, grand
conductor.
D. B. Schribner Of Clinton, grand
page.
James Townsend Of Cedar Rapids,
grand sentinel.
Executive committee For two
years: F. S. Jackson, Cedar Rapids;
c. S. Huber, Davenport. For one
year: w. A. Johnson, Council Bluffs;
J. B. Snyder, Mason City
Delegates to the supreme council,
Columbus. Ohio-O. K. Palmer. Des
Moines, D. G. Thompson, Burlington;
H. H. Doran, Ottumwa; D. p Moore,
LaMars, and L. I. Edison, Council
Bluffs. t...
The alternates are: W. A. Gray. c..
G. Porter, c. E. Roper, w. c. HILL
house and A. V. Weidel.
The delegates are instructed to sup
port L. I. Edison of Council Bluffs for
supreme sentinel,
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rebuild my reputation in the comnun.
Accepted the Proposition.

Accepted the Proposition.
Il told Mr.. Darrow," continued
Franklin, that II the district attorney
accepted my plea Of guilty and dis
missed the other counts, and II he
would care for my family, as prom.
ised,.I would accept the proposition.
"On another occasion the witness
said he had been informed by Davis
that the latter had serious doubts OF
the acceptance of the district attorney
Of plea OF guilty. Until asked him
what would be the best procedure In
that event and he told me that he was
not ready to concede his defeat along
that line" said Franklin.
A plea Of guilty and request for
probation also were discussed. In that
case, the witness said, Davis agreed
to give him $4,000, the amount Of the
proposed fine. and $4,000 In addition.
At later date plan was suggested
by Davis, said the witness, OF invent
ing story OF Franklin barrow 60
between in order to save the latter,
but Franklin told them, he said, that
Assistant District Attorney Ford
would never believe his story.
Offered to Shoulder Guilt.
It was at this point that Darrow
mentioned Harriman's name, and
Davis thought 1t was very unfair
thing to say said the witness.
II said It was poor statement for
him to make, duplicating another
party said Franklin Then I told
Mr.. Davis If he would assure me that
would not get over two years In the
penitentiary, would plead guilty and
say nothing"
This practically concluded Frank
Inns direct examination.
Chief Counsel Rogers for the de-
tense then began his cross-examina.
ton with questions concerning Frank
Inns past relations with Lockwood
and the formers expressed willing
ness to have Lockwood punished for
accepting bride. -"
Trying to Get Out Of serape.
II was doing my best to get out OF ;
he scrape was fn," declared Frank
in.
The witness denied that he had
'een offered immunity, but said he
NEW the law granted him immunity
when he went on the stand for the
prosecution.
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|RICHLAND MAN
COMMITS SUICIDE

Keota, June 1.-George Hubs,
whose parents live at Richland, Iowa.
shot himself through the heart with a
double-barreled shotgun this afternoon.
Young Hubbs had been working on
the farm for l.. r. Anderson this
season, and quarreled with his sweet
heart, Miss Cora Anderson. The young
man threatened Miss Cora. and, upon
her screaming, he walked a short dis
lance up the road and committed the
rash act.
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IOWA FIRE FIGHTERS
AT WALL LAKE JUNE 5

Wall Lake, June Several hundred
Iowa fire fighters will participate In
the many events at the annual tourna-
ment Of the Maple Valley Firemen's
association to be held here June 5, &C.
cording to the program which was
made public today. Several hundred
dollars have been offered In prizes and
some time records are expected to DO
made in the races.
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PERRY CARPENTERS
BACK AT WORK

Perry, June AFTER strike OF
several days the union carpenters OF
this city returned to their work this
morning and work was resumed on
several business houses in course OF
construction. much Of which was de-
layed because bricklayers were I'M
able 10 go on with the work as also
were other tradesmen during the
strike The carpenters we're granted
their request for shorter hours and
more money.
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Maquoketa Pastor Goes .ast.

Maquoketa, June 1.-The Few. W. D..
Lewis. pastor of the Congregational
church here has accepted a call to
Lancaster, Pa. and the Rev. Frank H.
Webster of the Baptist church has ac-
cepted q call to the Baptist church OF
jefferson. Iowa. Both designations
will go into effect before July l.
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Congregational Pastor Resigns.

Centerville. June AFTER four
years passionate Of the Swedish Con-
gregational church Rev. j. H. Hanson
has resigned to accept the pastorato
Of the church at Pomeroy, Iowa. He
will remain here till after Sunday,
June 16. He received the call to Pome
roy some time ago, but had delayed ac-
ceptance as the church desired him to
remain.