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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26

tons in his state:
1.-THE change in Montana toward
Taft within the last two weeks has
ago the republicans were apparently
discouraged and inactive. Today there
is tremendous feeling in favor of
Taft all over the state. Many who
were non-committal three or four
weeks ago are now wearing Taft but
tons. The Billings Gazette, one of the
best known papers in the state, which
supported LaFollette and then re-
manned neutral, has declared for
President Taft and is leading an &C.
tive fight in the presidents behalf.
THE reason for this Taft uprising
is to be found in the fact that the
republicans now believe that the
president can be elected. They feel
also that he must be elected. The
wool industry of Montana is very
large and the wool growers will be
ruined by the importation of wool
from Australia. The cattle raisers
have also awakened to a realization
Of the ruinous effect which a demo-
cratic victory would have upon them
l have been to the three largest cities
in the state, Helena, Butte and Bill
lings, and now confidently believe
that the electoral vote of Montana
will be given to President Taft"
Encouraging News From Indiana.
A report received today from the
republican state chairman, Fred A.
Sims of Indiana, states that the Roos-
evelt followers are returning so fast
to the republican ranks that the poll
books have to be changed every TWEEN.
ty minutes. He states that all over the
state the republicans have become
convinced that with the reuniting Of
the republican party and with the
large number Of democrats who state
they are satisfied with present condi-
tons, the state can be taken from the
doubtful column and placed in the re-
publican list.
A letter from Huntington, from
the vice chairman of the county COM
mittee, corroborates the report made
by the state chairman, and concludes
as follows: 1--WE know we are going
to get the vote of many democrats
who are satisfied with the present
conditions.'
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kIRKVILLE.

Misses Jennie Cook and Ethel Guth-
RE spent Monday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Harry Reed.
Mrs. John Parks and daughter Mrs.
George Bennett were shopping In Of
tumwa Tuesday.
Barton Pelham was shopping in Of
tumwa Tuesday. --
Misses Jennie Cook and Ethel Guth-
RE spent Tuesday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Jonathan Parks. .s
Mrs. Charles Stroud and son Howard
returned home Tuesday after few
days visit with friends in Ottumwa.
M H. Nelson Of Ottumwa was a
business caller In Kirkville Wednesday
Miss Jennie Cook of Ottumwa re-
turned home Thursday after a weeks
.,isit with relatives and friends here.
Misses Iris and Mary Funk were in
tiyes and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Belford and little
daughter Helen, Misses Bertha and
Margaret Parks and Roscoe Marshall
spent Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dawson Funk.
Loyal Hawke Of Ottumwa was calling
on friends in Kirkville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Masters spent
Sunday evening at the home of his
grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Pike.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26

turned home from brief business
visit to this city.
Mrs. R. M. Thomas, 1902 West
Main street and Mrs. James Howells,
1917 West Main street, have gone to
Keosauqua for a few days visit.
Mrs. Laura James Of Libertyville,
who has been visiting in this city for
several days has gone to Keosauqua
where she will visit with relatives.
Mrs HI. Trout and daughter have
returned to their home in Douds-
Leando after a short visit in Ottumwa.
Mrs. l.. L. Wilson and daughters
Misses Bessie and Erma Of Packwood
have returned home after visiting in
Ottumwa for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Smith of Bromp-
ton were visiting here yesterday.
Mrs Ida Mills and Miss Georgia
Kent who have been visiting in Of
tumwa with relatives for several
weeks have returned home.
Miss Dora Stout OF Red Oak left
for Keosauqua after a few days visit
with relatives here
Misses Mary Enyart, Katherine
Barley and Mabel Mccullough, have
returned to their homes in Eldon af-
ter a short visit In Ottumwa.
Mrs. E. T. Balwin and Mrs. 4. J.
Baldwin of Eldon, have returned home
after a days visit in Ottumwa.
O.
We are selling shoes to beat the
band. We certainly have what the peo-
pie want, and We are trying continual
ly to do better. Watch us and you will
get the benefit Church Shoe Co.,
south side.
, Mrs. R. B. Van Dyke has returned
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WEST POINT.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Pogge who were
married at Fort Madison Tuesday ar
rived in West Point Thursday and will
make this place their home.
Mrs. Laura Snyder left Thursday for
visit with her daughter at Ottumwa.
Gilbert Lee and family were visitors
at TT. Madison Thursday.
Mrs. Emma Daube is spending few
days with her daughter Miss Viola at
TT. Madison.
The members of the K. c. lodge en-
tertained their wives at their hall
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Meter are en-
ioying visit with their son Frank and
family at Humeston, Ia.
Messrs Albert and Guy Petit of Mt.
Sterling visited Sunday at the j. f..
Cantril home.
Mrs. Margaret Roberts of Mt. Pleas
ant has been visiting the past week at
the Henry Wilson home.
Rev. and Mrs. S. F. Bishop shipped
their household goods to Iillsboro on
Friday After a three weeks visit in
Mt. Pleasant they will return to Hills
boro to live during the year.
Miss Frances Jansen Of Burlington
arrived Saturday for a visit with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jansen.
Miss Freda Vonderhaar who Is at
tending Fl Madison high school visited
with home folks here Saturday.
Mrs. Bertha Lynn and daughter Miss
Ethel returned Wednesday from an
extended visit at Seattle, Wash. They
are moving into the NJ. e. parsonage
recently vacated by Rev. S. T. Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Chess and son Of
Milton are visiting Mr.. Cless' sister
Mrs. Lou Vanhyming.
Mrs. Chas. Heberer and Clarence
Heberer are visiting relatives at
Morning Sun, Ia.
Friends in West Point have received
invitations to the marriage of Theo
Dingman and Miss Angela Witte. The
marriage will take place at st. Paul
Tuesday Oct. %. 1912.
Miss Alma Clemens Is spending a
few days with Mrs. Margaret Estes at
Houghton.
Mrs. L. l.. Van Hyning and son
Raymond and Mr.. and Mrs. Will Chess
visited Saturday with relatives at
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HONOR name OF
FORMER LEADER

"The new school house being erect
ed in South Ottumwa will be called the
A. w. Stuart school," is the statement
made by member of the school board
this morning. The action is taken out
of consideration for the great service
Of the lamented superintendent of o.
tumwa's schools who recently died.
The matter Of naming a successor to
Mr.. Stuart has not yet been given
formal attention by the board, and no
information is vouched by that body at
present. 1t is known that numerous ap-
plications for the post are being re-
ceived and although the matter is be-
ing considered informally by the mem
bers of the school board, the next
meeting of the Board which will be
held November IL will probably make
the selection. The new school building
in South OttumWa will have high
school facilities and serve to relieve
the strain on the present high school.
President J. E. Hull of the board and
Principal F. M. Hammitt of the high
school are acting in the vacancy
caused by Mr.. Stuarts death.
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CHlLLICOTHE.

Rev. G. w. Barber attended district
conference at Cantril Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Kitterman OF
Eddyville visited over Sunday at the
parental Kitterman home.
Mrs. Jenkins and daughter Mrs.
Caldwell entertained at dinner Sunday,
Messrs and Mesdames VIM Dixon and
family and G. E. Jenkins and family.
VIM. Ramsey has returned home aft
er receiving treatment at Excelsior
Springs, Mo.
G. NJ. Clark and A. Lamis are in
Texas this week.
Mr.. Goodwin and family Of Dudley
moved Monday into what is known as
the F'rigier property now owned by A.
Lamis.
G. w. Nye of Agency was calling on
friends Wednesday.
Daniel Price and family have pur-
chased the Dixon property of J.. w.
Dunning and have moved into the
same.
Arthur Sweeney, Junior Bailey and
Glenn Hasslerooth are attending COL
lege in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Carroll who has been making
her home for the past year with her
daughter Mrs ID. N. Biggs departed
Oct. for California to spend the win
ter.
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BY SUPERVISORS HALL
AND PATTERSON ON COUNTY DEBT.

until the refunding $4,000 of bonds
was made, the present board also un-
expectedly found $4,000 more Of bridge
warrants outstanding that they were
compelled to take care Of out OF their
100000, which they did pay and had
left over for 1911 about $4,000.
And yet the board has kept within
the limit of the funds as appropriated
since taking the oath Of Office. @
And while the district court costs
and expenses are mounting higher all
the time, now aggregating $751; per
year, still the present board has been
able by their ability as business men
to keep expenses within the incomes
and in no instance have they been
compelled to issue dollar of bonds
on business they have transacted since
January, 1911.
And what is more encouraging still.
we make emphatic assurances that at
the rate the board Is going there will
not be left one dollar of county debt
in 1926, gradual retirement of debt
constantly going, resulting from the
present system of handling the bust
ness of the county.
Also it is manifestly unfair to use
a part of the statement found in the
report Of the county auditor in the
annual statement issued, that state.
ment now nearly year old and since
it's issuance there has been paid off
$4,000 of bonds.
The board not only has been able
to take care of all bridge warrants
issued since January, 1911, but have
$4,000 auto money now on hand.
(Signed)
H. B. Patterson,
J. w. Hall,
SuDpryiSOrS
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PIVOTAL STATES
TURNED TO Taft
ILLINOIS AND NEW YORK SAFE
WITHIN REPUBLICAN COL
UMN, LEADERS SAY.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Ilinois and New
York, we're put into the Taft column
figuratively speaking, at republican
national headquarters yesterday.
David w. Mulvane, director of the
western campaign, furnished the fig
ures for Illinois, and Chairman VIII
liam B. Barnes of the executive com
mittee did as much for New York.
Following is Mr.. Mulvane's state
ment concerning Illinois:
illinois is safe for President Taft
A poll of the state, begun more than
two weeks ago by this committee, has
been so far completed that the definite
and positive prediction can be made
that President Taft will receive the
electoral vote and the entire republi'
can ticket will be elected.
Half the Votes PoIIed.
About 100000 or about one-half of
the voters Of the state have been poll
ed. Upon the ratio shown by this
half of the state-and the figures in
clude all sections-Wilson will get
425,OO0 votes.
"He will not get as many votes as
Bryan did in 1908, because he will
lose the democratic farmers, who do
not agree with him in his assertion
that farmers do not need protection.
while democratic business men are de-
claring themselves In favor Of con-
tinuance of present prosperous bust
ness conditions.
Roosevelt will receive approx.
mately 100000 votes. President Taft
will get 475,000 votes, which will give
him the electoral vote of the state by
plurality of $4,000.
zone precinct in the southeastern
part of the state Is TYPICAL. In this
precinct there are ATS voters, of which
ESQ are for Taft, $50 for Wilson and a
for Roosevelt. There is not a pre-
cinct in the state in which it Is moi
evident that republicans are lining uI
for Taft in order to prevent the cleo
ton Of Wilson on a free trade plat
FORM
Chairman Barnes Figures.
Chairman Barnes figures for New
York were given out in the form OF
the following telegram from Score
tary L. B. Gleason:
chairman Barnes has given the
following figures to the press, show
lux lldJoi ouboioC VI
Greater New York. 1t will be impos
sible for the democrats to overcome
this with the city vote.
-Four hundred and ninety-five cleo
ton districts out of total Of 3,105
outside of Greater New York, report
through the canvasses completed the
following vote for president: Taft
6S,95S; Wilson, 51,264; Debs. 1885;
Chain, 3,317; Roosevelt, 1858. Taft:s
plurality, 1854.
"This ratio of vote carried ou1
throughout the entire state indicates
vote outside Of Greater New Yorl
for president as follows: Taft, 431,
1854; Wilson, 321,O37; Debs, 1884
Chain, 20,916; Roosevelt, 114,S60
Taft's plurality, 110,224.
"These canvasses are carefully
made, and have been reliable guide
to the republican state committee TO!
the past fifteen years"
Montana In Line.
w. w. Scott of Montana, who was q
visitor at republican national head
quarters recently, made the following
statement concerning political coldi
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B ELKNAP.

Mrs. George Ostman, who had been
guest at the Woolwine home, was
Joined Tuesday by Mr.. Ostlnan and
both returned Friday to their home at
Moberly, Mo. -, :.
Mrs. R. M. Garrett Of Agency is the
guest Of her mother Mrs. j. r. Hart
and family.
j. c. Thompson and sons Allen and
Owen Of Ottumwa spent few days
here last week papering and repainting
the hotel.
J. B. Mccormick is repainting his
residence T. E. Putnam. who was re-
Gently appointed sub carrier, is taking
the mail in his stead.
Mr., and Mrs. j. B. Painter were
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LOCAL, NEWS ITEMS.

( Mrs May Miller, 17O4 West Second
street, has gone to Kansas CITY
where she will visit friends and fela-
tiyes for few days.
Mrs. G. H. Israel of Cedar Rapids
left for Kansas City this morning aft
er short visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Manaugh of Los
Angeles have returned home after
visiting Henry Robertson, 1901 North
Court street. ~.
Mrs. NJ H. Harkins of Hedrick is
visiting Mrs William Hough on NC
Lean street. Vi
q Mrs. NJ. L. Toland of Des MONIES
has returned home after visiting Mrs.
G. 3. Rhoads, 1906 East Main street.
Mrs. J. NJ. Kirkpatrick of Anacon-
ia. Mont, left for Kirkville this morn
ing after visiting in Ottumwa for sew
era1 weeks with Mrs. S. l. Slebert,
3O6 Ottumwa street.
Mrs Jessie Mehanne Of Oskaloosa
has returned home after visiting IN
Ottumwa and Rock Island, I'LL.
81 Mrs. C. H. Murphy of Bloomfield LETT
Yesterday for Oskaloosa after Vlsltlns
relatives in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Kitty Sage, BAG North Marion
street, has gone to Agency, Where she
viii visit with friends for lew days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Moore OF Alola
have returned home after visiting
relatives here.
R A. Randolph and daughter, Miss
Cecil. of Hillsboro, have returned
home after an extended visit with Il.
N Randolnh who resides south OF the
city.
G. 8 Smith of Fairfield is in Ottuns>
wa on business for a few days.
L. F. Boyer of Bear Creek has re-
turned home after a day IN THIS CITY
on business.
Mrs. F. ]. Mueller of Davenport, who
has been visiting relatives and friends
in Ottumwa, returned home this morn
ing.
Mrs. M. O. Black has returned TO
her home in Dudley after spending
day ir Ottumwa on business.
Bliss Bessie Huffsteader of Eldon,
has returned home after visiting in
Ottumwa for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Jones, 1921
North Graves street, are visiting in
Keosauqua for a few days.
Mrs. H. A. Kinniman of Keokuk,
has returned home after weeks
visit with Mrs. H. P. Nudge at her
country place lakewood, north OF
the city.
Mrs L. H. Steele Of Farson has re-
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AFFIRMED DECISION.

The supreme court in passing upon
the case Of the Blakesburg Savings
bank vs.. S. NJ. Burton held with the
lower court by affirming the decision.
The case was one that was brought
by the bank to recover on note. The
defense alleged forgery but not on the
part of the plaintiff bank. The judy
ment secured for the bank was some
$500 to $500.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
BLACK HOWk.

B. E. Coop and wife were in Union
Vile Saturday.
Minor Barnes and Chunk March were
Bloomfield caller Saturday.
VIM, Elder and wife visited at the
Chas. Brown home Sunday.
Marion Benge and wife were Union
vile callers Saturday
Riley Elder and Jesse James returned
from OttumWa Sunday.
The regular services will be held at
Pleasant Hill next Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26
MRS.YOUNC IS
GIVEN VERDICT
SECURES $6.67O.5O FROM THE
U. C.. T. ON HER HUSBANDS
INSURANCE POLICY

The jury in the May Baker Young
insurance case returned a verdict a.
the plaintiff Judgment in the sum of
$6,670.50. The sum sued for was a
policy on the life Of Lew H. Young,
whose death occurred May 10, 1911,
for the sum of $4,000 and for $25 per
week for fifty-two weeks 1t will be
seen by the verdict that the full
amount sued for was recovered and
interest as well. The insurance policy
was held in the United Commercial
Travellers Of America. The case was
heard during the past four days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Carter OF
Mt. Pleasant recently, bringing their
son Burton, who had been guest there
home with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Ware OF Eldon
were guests of friends at this place
last week.
Miss Cal A. Cree Of OttumWa spent
Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
T. G. Cree.
Miss Lena Anderson is spending
week or two in Bloomfield with her
aunt, Mrs Chas! Skinner and family
Miss Leila Eperline was the guest OF
her brother, o. j. Burns and family OF
near Drakeville last week.
G. II. Hughes and family spent sun
day in Ottumwa with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse NcCreery.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Mum, Mrs. Jane
Putnam. and Mrs. r. 7. Croker and
son Philip spent Sunday at Drakevllle
at the viii Putnam home.
The Soap Creek township semi an
nual union Sunday school convention IS
announced to be held at this place next
Sunday, Oct. 81. Every one is cordially
invited to attend.
Rev. Nicholson Of Woodward filed
the pulpit Sunday for the Christian
church people.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26

to her home in Eldon from short
business visit to this city.
Mrs. Paul McCune and daughter
Miss Hazel, 1T South Ash street, and
Mrs. W. Druid, 119 South Ash street,
left for Chicago yesterday for a short
visit.
You can rent your Offices by
Courier Want Ad.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-26

Albert R. Bluhm. republican ca d.
date for county auditor is strong can
didate and will poll a large vote.
His four years Of college training in
commercial and law courses have fitted
him to handle in an able manner, the
office to which he aspires.
Mr.. Bluhm has always been a close
student of current events and is one
of the best posted of the younger men
of WapeIlo county upon the political
and business history of our country.
He is a candidate that will appeal
to the younger voters of the county
and he believes that it is the duty Of
every young man to take his place in
politics and shoulder his share Of the
responsibility in the affairs of our
government.
If elected the business of the audi
tors office will be handled In a man
ner that will be satisfactory to all
fairminded tax payers, and the voters
of Wapello county will not make a
mistake il supporting Mr.. Bluhm at
the polls en- Nov s.
Mr.. B!uhm is, at present, progress
sive young farmer Of Richland TOWN.
ship. "
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Mrs. R. B. Van Dyke has returned
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-24
By Devious Ways How the Cat
 Won Out" 
By clARIssA MAcKlE

There's mere than one way to Kill cat.~ remarked Hildreth darkly.
 They say care once killed a cat '' quoted Mrs. Hndreth tiippantly
 T can dispose of this one with a well aimed bullet. Hiidreth retorted. Its all very well for you to make light of the matter. Linda. You didn't lose nights rest because of the yowl- lngs of that Infeinai eat I'm tagged out this morning.
 Have another cup of coffee. dear, soothed Linda. smoothing away the amused smile from her face as she realized that her usualty good temper ed husband was actually gfuuchy over the matter. .I'm surc ! cSn get rid of the cat before you como home to. night"
 Howl" Frank was mollihed and accepted a fresh cup of coffee
 "Mrs. Bliss wants one"
 "we1v'
 'FShe has often admired Rlcssums I win give him to Mrs Bliss
 "She won't want him after hes serc. naded her once sor twice" murmured Mir. Hudreth as be kissed hls wife, clarped on his hat and reached for his newspaper in one breath
 When his flying form bad disappear ed in the direction of the station Mrs uudreth sighed and poured herself an other cup Of tea.
 "I just hate to give Rlcssums away" she said uutinously. He has always been the dearest Cnt iu the worldsand to think Fr;iuk objects to him at this late day, cant understand it any. way. why BleSsums should take it into his blessed old hcad Co yowl under Franks window every night sup pose I've got Co go over and tell May Hiss. lt win break my heart Co Civc away my lovely cat. but it certainly wouldn't he right tn place mere cat above my husbands comfort"
 Therefore an hour afterward found her walking uN the pretty suburban street to the Queen Anne villa. where lived her most intimate friend
 "Thc darling pussy cat2 Surely Tl take him cried the delighted Mrs. Bliss when the sins of the luckleSs
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-24
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