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Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
StelC
Woven

When shown positive and reliable proof that a certain
remedy had cured many cases Of female ills, wouldn't any
sensible woman conclude that the same remedy would also
benefit her if suffering with the same trouble?
Here are five letters from southern women which prove
the efficiency Of Lydia 3. Pinkaams Vegetable Compound.
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
EIiston, Val feeli my duty to express my thanks to You and your
fined in bed over one third of my time for ten months. ] could not do my
housevork and had fainttng spells 50 that my husband could not leave me
Now l owe my health to Lydia Il. Pfnkhama Vegetable Compound and
Blood Purifier Whenever see a suffering woman want to tell her what
them."-Mrs. ROBERT BLASKENsHar, Eliston, Montgomery CO.. Va
LETTER FROM LOUISIANA.
New Orleans, La-"I was passing through the Change Of Life and be.
fore took Lydia D. ISnkhams Vegetable Compound was troubled with
get up in the morning feeling tired out and not 1T % do anything.
Since have been taking yoar Compound and Blood Purifier feel all
BIoNpEAu, 1871 Poymnia sts New Orleans, IA
LETTER FROM FLORIDA.
Wauchuia, Fa--"Some time ago wrote to You giving you my symp-
toms headache, 6ackaehe, bearingdownt and disccmforti AZ walking, caused
IN cot t%woIpitcs of Lydia = IinEham's Vegetable Compound and .
~ am satisfied that + had done like good many women, and had
not taken your remedies you'd have been q great sufferer. But / started
in time with the right medicine and got we'll 1t did not cost very much
either. I feel that you are a friend to all women and ] would rather use
your remedies than havea DOCTOR Mrs MATTE HopSors Box 4e, Wau-
LETTER FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Martinsbug, v. ya--s1 am glad to say that Lydia I. Pinkhams vege-
table Compound has done wonders for my mother, daughter and myself.
She hears & pd coapIa5n3pp@ pth 9%Sn As sTs asrls & "a t @Es an Conn., Conn
pound'-Mra Many a. HocKENnEsEy, M n. srd ST., Martinsburg, ". Va.
ANOTHER LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
Newport evsVa-.Abou Ave years ago was troubled with such pains
"a friend told me to take Lydia y. Pfnkhams Vegetable Compound and
soon found relief The medicine strengthened me in every way and my
II viii be glad if my testimony win help some one who is suffering
News Va.
Why don't you try this reliable remedyr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

R. G. COLLINS, Postmaster. Barne-
sat, n. j., was troubled with a e
we're La Grippe cough. He says:
I would be completely exhausted
after each fit OF violent coughing. I
bought a botsle Of Foley's Honey aud
Tar Compound and before l had talk
en- u an the coughing spells had
entirely ceased. It can't be beat
otle Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
a HIGH rRtsuTE.

The Rev. w. w. Phares, pastor Of
the A~nardarko, OKLA Christian
Church, Of which Mrs. NJ, A, Nor
ris, who recently died here. held he
membership, wired the following mes
sage to her family; May the Faith
.er richly bless those who suffer the
loss OF this dear soul and may II
be an inspiration to them to prepare
to go where she has gone. Bid them
'castall their cares upon Him. for
He careth for them"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Mike Shorts who has charge d
the Jefferson City train OF the All.
ton fell at Bowling Green Thursday
morning and severely lacerated his
right hand Doc Edwards has beer
assigned to This run in Mr.
Shorts place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

When you have rheumatism In you
foot or tnstep apply C~hamberlain's
Lniment and you viii get quick
relief. It costs but a quarter. Why
suffer? For sale by all dealers,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
EGGS. Eggs. EGGS.

From Famous Fawn and White II
dia Runner Ducks. They lay white
eggs and lots OF them. Am booking
orders Cor hundreds Of eggs for
spring delivery.
Perry Poultry 6 SQUAD Co,
5etf J. A. Williams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
sHoRTHoRNs So mrII

In Chicago last week a load Of
Prime shorthorn cattle averaging
1852 lbs, were sold for $3.50. They
We're among the best that have been
sold there for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
TAFT MEN PREDOMI-
NATE IN REPUB-
L|CAN CONVENTION

The Republicans OF Audrain Coun-
ty en- a convention assembled,
met In the Circuit Court room on
Monday afternoon. John X. Brown,
chairman Of the Audraln Republican
Committee called the meeting to or
der. Judge John s. Gatson was I'M.
mediabely named temporary presl.
dent and Kenneth Kennen, secretary.
The call Of tho convention was
then read. 1t set forth the purpose
Of the convention, which was to 80.
lect elk delegates and six a~Iternates
to the Congressional Convention to
meet here April 10, and six delegates
and six alternates to the state
Convention to meet In St. Louis on
April Is.
On motion Of Clarence Barnes,
five members each for the commit
tees on Order OF Business, Resolu.
tons and Permanent Organization
were named.
The committee on Order Of Bust
ness set forth the order in which
the business Of the day was to be
taken up.
The committee on Organization
recommended that the temporary Of
ficerH be made permanent and was
adonfed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
FINE DINNER.

Mrs. William Rose entertained a
number OF her husbands friends, on
Sunday, In honor Of his birthday.
A nest delicious meal was served.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

! Dossie Frazier of vt ~.
! visiting Relatives and friends
! city. Miss Frazier formerly
b Mexieo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

\ SALE I 600 Feet of Lumber
be in Elevator building at
|Hll, No. .. A. Feutz. Rush
gtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

be proper column Of me Daily
geekly Ledger viii be found
lnouncement Of chas. G. Bled-
Judge Of the Western DIS
object to The Democratic prim-
Il. 6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

A. F. Neat and sons Ande
NJ Sidney, have returned TO
AOme in Columbia utter a pleas
vita Mrs, G. R. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

BY Sheriff Crockett Woolcry
h F, Clark and Ed. Pierce,
|entenced FOR two years on a
BY charge, to The penibentiary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
ERulr TREES EoR SALE.

Wilkerson, Nursery G o. q, will
have a fine lot of Nursery stock for
sal this spring at their old stand.
lust north Of Hotel IBoxsey, Mexico.
Mo, d1-3-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
BRICK FoR SALE.

pave plenty Of good Building
pr fire brick for sale az prices
Eou can't beat. None
or cheaper. Mexico Fire
nd Clay Company. 34-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Mrs. Ella Bedbury departed on
Monday for a visit at Wellssyille.
She will also visit relatives ait Hawk
Point and st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

]. II. Bcokley Of AuxTasse,
een visiting hor parents. Mr..
be- Taylor Brett Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
FARM FOR sALE.

Acres, Z miles from Mexico
miles from shipping station;
land, nearly ali In cultiva-
|pd all fenced hog tight. Will
a bargain. Terms If desired.
b, D. D. Sullivan. 4o7 Com
Bldg, Kansas City Mo.
d s-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

When you want letter beads %
pour farm see the Ledger. Our
mk d Fine and prices right
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

i Willie Lghtner. OF stur
attended ths Ellus dance here
tsek and was The guest Of Mrs.
Bruton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Is or Domestic Finish. Grown
Iry. 955t w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

bert Tucker Is home from Elk.
h Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

]. Il. strieff has moved 10 the
John T. Mason property on South
Jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

km Boles was over from Aux.
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Is or Domestic Finish. Grown
By. 95-5t WI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Miss Rachel Crews OF Brownfs sta
ton is the guest Of relatives in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

bton Ellis may leave shortly
slahoma to play ball.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Fiage license was issued Mon
P A. ]. cauthorn and Miss
N. Bates, both Of this coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Claude Fowies was in Columbia
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

or Domestic finish Grown
INV. 96-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Henry Clark is now manager
|chas. Karnes' billiard hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

George Lee, J. w. Brewer, Thorn
as Bass, B. R. Middleton, Hamil-
ton Bros. and Moore & Noel all
bought horses at Houchin's big
sale a. jefferson City,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

A. Brooks was here from
"a on business Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

r. D. Rodgers is home from
short trip to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

4 n and ihere was no cure. l al
thought q aagie FOR my breath
rsaBs aad ] could not eat any
rloas sFsat misery and / grad
'rstT s.
|apg ! eonrlE1ed to try Pefuna.
|esad rsiicf and cure for that
y alsease catarrh. J took Ave
sa rnna and Two or Manalln,
iOa Eel IKE q new man. There
better than Faruna, ana /
bottle o. it in my house an the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

Luke Brown Of Browns station
visited friends In Mexico on sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

II you can't find II, a Ledger
want al is what you want.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
Hides, Furs, PeIts.
Sam Morris wants
them at the highest
cash price.
Sam Morris.

W. D Lee is I'M Kansas city buy
ing horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28
Baking Helps

n. Valuable Suedestions
N| %s' ATada Brggs, Ersoge,t
ne IN 4Bakiae, as dUeSJ 2
ms. Janet Mckenzie HW


ne H7 0Bakiae. al kgeGt p
Ms. Janet Mckenzie E1y
hslpfui Cake natlas El.,.
always sittfour and K CBak;no
Powder at least three times my
more sitting, the lighter the cate
remember that TO cream bl,,.
ter and sugar quickly, warm y sbs
sugar slightly. Beat yoIks Of eos
with rotary heater. Whip WITS
o. eggs with flat spoon Wiz
Water makes lighter cakes. NH.
makes richer cakes. @
To mix a cake, first cream brt-
terard sugar thoroughly then ssd.
yolks, if used. Then a-lterrasaaa.ul
add moisture and -four that has
oeeh sifted with baking povdsT
and stir until smooth and giossS
mixing.
Aiaqys use K Bakixr Po.sa,y
Biscuit Helps
Alwayssift -four and Bating
fowder at least three times.
Have shortening cold and firm
MIX dough as soft as II can he
handled. The Softer dough Goes
INTO the oven. the lighter ne
biscuit when it comes out. n l.
easier for K c Baking Powder 70
do its work in soft than ii stiff
dough. Mix biscuits very little.
Do not knead. Stir up with spoon
O knife and press In shape TO roll
on Toured board.
With K c Baking Powder re-
suits are sure and certain. Ask
your grocer for K c. se
Mrs. a. J.. Hoxsey is home IRON,
Jacksonville, Fla, where she spent
The winter with her parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

-
MRS. ~ J. Hoxsey is home from
Jacksonville. Fla. where she spent
the winter with her parents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

! Nannie Myers Is III OF the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-03-28

LETTER FROM LouIsTANA

New Orleans, La--AsI was passing through the Change of Life
fore l took Lydia i. TSnkhams Vegetable Compound l was troub
hot flashes, weak and dizzy feelings. baekache and irregularities.
get up in the morning feeling tired out and not it to do anything.
Since | have been taking yoar Compound and Blood Purifier
right. Your medicines are worth their weight in god.p-M Mrs.
BIoNpEAU, l5tl polynnia St.. New Orleans, La
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
DEDICATE CROSS
LANES CHURCH
PRESBYTERIANS HAVE IMPROVED
EDlFiCE ERECTED IN LOCUST
GROVE IN 1877.

Fairfield, Dec. 30.-The cross lanes
Presbyterian church which has been
recently remodeled and improved Will
be dedicated with appropriate cere-
monies on Sunday, Jan. 5, 1913. Dr.
John F. Hinkhouse of this city, Is the
pastor, and to him Is due in large
measure the credit for the improve
ments which have been made IN the
building and to the church property.
About $1,000 have been expended by
the congregation in making their
church property up to date. A spac-
ious basement has been added to the
church and both the exterior and in
terror of the building has been re-
modelled. A furnace and acetylene gas
lighting plant have been installed and
the members are greatly pleased over
the result of their plans and labors.
. The Cross-Lanes Presbyterian
church is situated in Locust Grove
township, one mile north of Bernhard
and the history of the organization
runs back at least two generations. 1t
was on September Is, 1S49 that a few
neighbors met together at the home
of one Michael Cosell, who resided
some miles west of the present church
site, and organized a Cumberland
Presbyterian church with Rev. Will
liam l.. Lawrence as pastor. The
body was organized as the COMPETING
congregation and was under the care
Of the Iowa Presbytery.
The charter members Of the church
were: Andrew Smith. Jonathan
Laughlin. Alexander Laughlin. Jane
Laughlin, Harvey Ornduff, David Par
rett, Rachel Fansher, David Fansher,
Barbara Parrett, John Vaness, Rachel
Vaness, Zalman Smales, Robert
Smales, Andrew Oranduff, Levina
Laughlin, Amos Vaness, Lovisa Hend.
erson, John Pufinbarger, and William
Gilmore.
For twenty-five years this congrega'
ton worshipped in private homes
school houses and groves, and it was
not until April 2, 1874, that a definite
movement was made to secure place
of worship. On August o., 1877, the
new church was dedicated. The pas
tor at that time was Rev. E. J. Nugent
now residing at Monmouth Springs
Ark. --s.:.s
On October 3, 1912 meeting was
called by the acting pastor Dr. j. F.
Hinkhouse of this city, and it was de-
cided by the membership OF the
church to overhaul the building and
make it place of worship in keeping
with the prosperity of the community
The members and friends have re-
sponded generously to the calls Of the
committee and a commodious church
building is the result. The acetylene
gas lighting plant was the gift of Hon.
George Ball Of Fairfield, and other
friends have been likewise generous.
The dedication of the church will
take the entire day Sunday, JAN. S,
and at this time Homecoming of the
older members of the organization will
be held.
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TUESDAY NIGHT
BEGINS CHANGE
sHIFTslN STATEsPOSITIoNs START
WITH OPENING OF NEW
YEAR-NEW FACES.

>Des Moines. Dec. Exchanges
among the officials of the state of Iowa
will begin Tuesday at midnight when
the terms of the supreme judges and
of printer and binder end. Twenty.
four hours later or midnight Wednes'
day, the Clarke administration, minus
Geo. w. Clarke and w. l.. Harding,
lieutenant governor, will take posses
sion of the places the Carroll admin
istration vacate.
B. +. Carroll as governor will hold
his place for two weeks longer or I'M
tt! the meeting of the legislature, the
delivery of his annual message and the
Inauguration of Clarke. Harding Will
take his place when handed the gavel
at the organization Of the senate.
The changes in the administrative or
flee are made this year for the first
time on a legal date, the shift In the
past having been made generally or
near the first Of the year The time
of changing Office Of members OF the
supreme court and of printer and
binder was established with the office.
Two Justices Leave.
Two noted justices will also step
down and out with the first of the year
John C. Sherwin Of Mason City, and
Emlin McClain of Iowa City. Judge
Sherwin came to the supreme bench
in 1900, while Judge McClain followed
him a year later. Their successors are
Frank R. Gaynor Of LeMars, and By
ron W. Preston Of Oskaloosa.
State Printer Emery H. English will
be succeeded by Robert Henderson OF
Council Bluffs, while State Binder
Edward y. Chassell Of LeMars, will be
succeeded by John M. Jameson of
Casey, present deputy secretary OF
state.
Wednesday morning W. C. Hayward
of Davenport, will have been succeed
ed by w. s. Allen of Fairfield, with
Charles G.. Watkins Of Cedar Rapids
as his deputy. This change Is the on
| ly one 50 far reported from any of the
state house offices.
Three Succeed Selves.
Wednesday also W. c. Brown OF
Clarion, succeeds w. w. Morrow OF
Alton, as state treasurer. Men who
| will succeed themselves for another
term are John L. Bleakly, Ida Grove
state auditor; George Cosson Of Audi
bon, attorney general, and N. S. Ketch
am Of Marshalltown, as a member OF
/ the state railway commission.
Beginning almost with the day Of
Inauguration Gov. Geo. w. Clarke must
make appointments to various offices
throughout the state. He has thus
far kept silent regarding the members
who will be announced, even as hts
own office employees and who will gel
the plums which must be distributed
is a matter of conjecture among the
state house attendants. #
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
INSTITUTE TO
OPEN FEBRUARY
JEFFERSON co. FARMERS PLAN
BIG EXHIBIT OF PRODUCTS
AT FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield. Dec. 30.-The coming
annual session Of the Jefferson Co.
Farmers Institute, which Is to be
held on February 18th to 18th. In
elusive, promises to be unusually in
teresting. Arrangements are being
made whereby the committees and
those interested in the institute can
attend all of the sessions and enjoy
the entire program.
The first day has been set apart
for the entering Of exhibits and the
arranging of the same. On the Sec
ond day the judging will take place
and the awards will be made. When
the institute proper opens on Febru-
airy 18th all the premiums will have
been awarded and all the members OF
the various committees will have a
chance to give some attention to 9th
err things on the program. Those Wis
iting the institute will have chance
to see all of the prize winning eX
hibits during the three days.
Thursday, February 18th, has been
set apart for Women's day and the
program will be arranged especially
for them. Friday and Saturday will
be known as the Mems days. On Fri
day evening an old fashioned spelling
contest will be feature and already
good spoilers In the country are plan
ming to attend and take part.
! A number of good out-of-town
speakers will be in the city during
this institute and will appear on the
program. Every one in the county
should plan to attend at least the ses
sions of one day
! A committee composed OF RalpE
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DRAIN TILE
For rrices and informationwr't
Morey Clay Products TO
OTTUMWA, IOWA
ETri- Weekly Courier

CHANGING ADDRESSES.
Subscribers wishing their address
lehanged will please give the name OF
1.-THE postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent as well as the postonics
kwhere they desire It to be changed TO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
/. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. S. j. Brooks has returned to
Keokuk after visiting at the j. -.
Brooks home south of the city.
Miss Lydia Pfeister of Pennington
has returned home after visiting II.
lIr. Muller. 81 North Market street.
y. w. Rowley, publisher OF the keo-
keauQua Republican, was visitor IN
1.-THE city today. ~ s,
Mrs. George Welsh. 324 North JEFF
Iferson street, has gone to Harper,
where she will visit her mother, Mrs.
Mary Gross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Doolittle, 116
,South Market street, have gone to
,osauqua, where they will visit with
Relatives for few days.
Day Desk Sergeant George Rytten-
berg has returned from few days
visit in Chicago and Joliet, Ill.
Miss Blanche Richie, GOA Taylor
,street, has gone to Blakesburg cwhere
she has accepted position as teacher
In one OF the schools. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Smith and son
menzil, TT First street, left this morn
ding for Drakeville to attend a sur:
prise party given In honor OF Mrs
Robert Smiths ninetieth birthday.
Miss Yetta WEIGH, 1924 North JEFF
kerson street, is in Centerville, where
she is visiting relatives. s
+ Mrs. M. F. Saner has returned to
Bloomfeld, after short visit in "
tumwa.
: Miss Anna Davis of Belknap has re-
kurned home after visiting at the w
M. Davis home, GA East Fourth
sbtreet. ,--
/ Miss Lucille Ricedorff of Alton Is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
n. M. Ricedorff. y.
Mrs. A. w. Lee and Miss Laura Lee
have arrived home from Stamford
Conn. where Miss Lee Is attending
Uchool.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Sunderland OF
Omaha are guests at the home OF MT
and Mrs. John H. Morrell, 418 North
Market street. p
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Miller and Har'
old CLANCY of Bloomington, ILL.,. arc
holiday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kerns. 1856 East Court street.
+. M. Woods returned this morning
from an extended visit in the north.
e. w. McMcManus Of Keokuk
county attorney-elect of Lee county
was a business visitor in the city yes
ferday.
Mrs. IT. E. Routh of Chicago Is
spending the holidays with her moth
az. Mrs. Mary Rosenauer, 3O7 East
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. L
f. Caldwell of Iowa City, are also
guests at the Rosenauer home.
=. o. Linabury of Oskaloosa was 6
business visitor in Ottumwa yester
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
MRS, MARIA MAJOR
D|ED|N THE WEST
WELL KNOWN 'oTTumwA WOMAN
CALLED BY DEATH SUNDAY
MORNING.

Mrs. Maria s. Major beloved widow
of w. r. Major, died Sunday morning
at o'clock at her winter home IN
Los Angeles, Cal. The sad news was
received Yesterday by William McNett.
The remains will be sent to this city
for burial, but the body Will not De
shipped from the west to Ottum"a un-
til the latter part Of the week.
The death Of Mrs. Major was peace
full. She had been i'll for over week.
With her at death was her maid, MISS
Augusta Larson. who has been her con-
slant companion for the past twenty
years. Upon receipt Of the message,
Mr.. McNett wired A. l.. Leighton to
look after the body, and IN response
to his message he received this morn
ing the following wire from Mrs. Ma
tors old friend and neighbor:
everything Is properly attended to.
Gusta will accompany the remains to
Ottumwa, but she is not well and pos
sibly will not start until the latter
part of this week. VIII wire you the
day and train as soon as known. Mrs.
Major passed away quietly and without
pain"
Maria 8. Gebhart was born in Ohio
in 1886. She moved to Indiana when
a young girl and in 1846 she removed
to Ottumwa. She was married to w.
r. Major in this city in 1857, and the
couple lived happily together until
death claimed Mr.. Major in November.
1890. Mr.. Major was secretary Of the
Johnston Ruffler Co., from 1871 to the
time of his death. Three children
blessed the union. One died In In
fancy. Miss Minnie passed away in
Ottumwa in 1882 and the son, Guy
Major. died in New York in February
of this year. Two brothers, N. l.. Geb-
hart Of Ohio, and Dr. Mantord Gebhart
of California, two grandchildren Leon
ard and Minnie Major Of Toledo, Ohio,
survive.
Mrs. Major was a consistent mem
Der of the First Congregational church,
and until late years she was promi-
nent in church society work. Her
benevolence was pronounced, and to
charity she gave willingly and in
quantities. Mrs. Major had spent a
semi-retired life in her homestead,
corner Fourth and Wapello streets,
during the summer months, and for
the past several winters, she lived in
her winter home near Los Angeles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
TO LEAVE NATURE
TO SETTLE DISPUTE
Disputed Ownership of Valuable Steer
To be Decided Out Of Court
by the Animal.

Mason City, Dec. 800. J. Turvold
and Ed Harmon, farmers, both claim
the same $500 steer and to prevent a
lawsuit in the courts have decided to
turn the steer loose and see who owns
him.
They are neighboring farmers and
third man is to take the steer and
feed him one day and then turn him
loose upon the highway. When he is
loose he is expected to find his
owner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
LEAD CHILDREN OUT
OF BURNING CHURCH

Chicago, Dec. 30-Singing "Onward
Christian Soldiers" two women, Mrs.
Elmer Anderson and Miss Martha
Maruuardt marched two hundred chill
dren out of the burning Lorimer
Memorial Baptist church here yester,
day but were compelled to leave their
own furs and wraps behind.
The fire was first noticed by a
mounted policeman while Sunday
school was in session. The blaze at
this .tins was in the basemenh put by
- ~ s7me the children were out, the
-ltire structure was in flames.