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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
Three MONTHS
BRIDE A SUICIDE
MRS. BEN F. JENNINGS TAKES
HER OWN LIFE BY DRINKING
CARBOLIC ACID.

Mrs. Helen Jennings, the three
months old bride of Ben F. Jennings,
i112O Railroad street, committed sui
eide at her home Saturday evening by
drinking one-half ounce Of carbolic
acid. Misses Edna and Ethel Jennings,
Thomas Lunkley and John Dunn were
present at the time the tragedy oc-
Cured.
The cause which lead the young
bride to take her life is not known &C.
cording to a statement issued by rela-
tives. Shortly before drinking the
acid she wrote letter to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs c. Nicely of Rock Island
which is thought will explain her
reasons for the act. Her parents ar
rived in Ottumwa early Sunday morn
ing and had not received the letter be-
fore their departure from home. Mrs.
Jennings showed no signs of despond-
ency or had not mentioned any trouble
to anyone. Shortly before the act she
had been up town with some relatives.
She purchased the carbolic acid at 8
o'clock and drank it at about 9:15. She
poured the acid into glass and after
drinking it she called for Ethel and
Edna Jennings, asking them to give
her drink. She then told them what
she had done and they Immediately
called a physician. She died six min
utes after drinking the acid.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. conducted by Rev. William H.
Horned. Interment will be made in
the Ottumwa cemetery
Coroner Slaught was called to the
scene and after hearing the details of
Mrs. Jennings death he decided not to
hold an inquest, stating that it was
case of suicide.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
BOY LOST THREE
FINGERS SUNDAY
Ellsworth Rabens Burns Thumb and
Fore Fingers OFF Left Hand At
Agency.

Ellsworth Rabens, 203 North Fellows
avenue, lost three fingers yesterday
afternoon at Agency. Rabens in COM
pany with four other youths left OF.
tumwa shortly after dinner for a hike
to Agency. Enroute the boys found
two dynamite cartridges in an old mine
east of the city. Rabens picked the
cartridges up and upon arriving at
Agency examined them more closely.
When he took pin to scratch some
dirt from the cartridge, it exploded in
his hand. His two fore fingers and
thumb were burned SO badly that 1t
was found necessary to amputate them.
Rabens and his companions are all
about Is years Of age
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
DIRECTORS WILL
TALK OVER PLANS

The directors Of the Ottumwa Com
mercial association at their MONDAY
luncheon tomorrow will devote their
attention to the question Of the com.
mission form of government. The d.
rectors are expected to arrange for the
public meeting to discuss the plan, or
to appoint committees to circulate
petitions for special election.
The special committee appointed by
the association on the matter of the
annual banquet, decided to hold the
event in the Armory January 16. The
Ottumwa Hospital association ladies
will have charge of the service.
Among the speakers will be the rep
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
men TO
MEET MONTHLY
CHICKEN FANCIERS WILL IN
CREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE
ON BIRDS BY TALKS.

Better poultry is destined for Wa.
pello county. The Ottumwa Poultry
association is going to be responsible
for the betterment due to the feather.
ed tribe Of these parts, for at the en-.
thusiastic meeting of the organization
Saturday night in the Commercial asso-
citation rooms it was planned to hold
meetings on the evening Of each first
Monday in the month to discuss the
question of lettering the breed of
chickens.
The program for the first monthly
meeting in December, scheduled for
Monday evening December will con-
sist of talk by P. T. Fisher one Of
the hest breeders Of Rhode Island
reds and buttercups in this section of
the state. Mr.. Fisher will deal entire
ly with his particular birds, and much
valuable information is expected frof
the talk. Verdon Reinhard will tell
of the condition of birds for the show
room. Mr.. Reinhard has won numer-
Gus prizes with his birds, and he is
eminently qualified to speak on this
subject. The feature of the February
meeting will be talk by W. S. Russell
on the different birds from Judges
standpoint. He will tell Of points that
are scored on and will also enumerate
what will disqualify bird Mr.. Rus
sell will have demonstrate his talk
with a live bird.
The members Of the Ottumwa Poul-
try association extend a cordial invita-
ton to all chicken fanciers and the
public to attend these monthly meet
ings, and all poultry lovers and breed
ers are urged to join the association.
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and accepted T. D. Foster made few
remarks. He said: II endorse the Open
Door Rescue Mission in every way.
The mission Is always ready and open
for the people to attend. The churches,
the Y. NJ. c. A., the hospital all have
their hours for the public. but the
mission stands in the downtown dis
trict always open, always ready to
help.
81 feel that the city would be i'm
perfect if we failed to keep open the
mission. 1t is blessing and a comfort
to sufferers, to down and outs. It's a
necessity to the city, It's systema-
tized and organized good for the spir-
itual welfare of the people.
IF there had not been a mission in
Chicago,~I feel that l would not have
been as good a Christian. 1t was the
kindergarten of my Christian life
u. V. Silaway of Milwaukee, super
intendent Of the $4,000 mission build
ing there, was then introduced. He is a
man spreading cheer oyer the country.
Once a drunkard with no hope, he was
saved from the life of sin by driftin1
into the rescue mission and taking the
stand for Christianity. He is unafraid,
a forceful speaker and a man with 4
personality that convinces every one
with the sincere and earnest worth of
his life His plea for millions is far
reaching and earnest. He believes the
mission Is the representative of the
churches, the necessary school for the
down and cutters. His power Of oratory
stirred the hearts Of every one pres
ent. He made the light to shine in dark
places. He gave hope and courage, and
abundant good out of his knowledge
and salvation. - So, q:
The pledges Of financial aid were
then taken. The meeting closed with
the chorus choir singing and the bene-
diction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
BLOOMFIELD COUPLE
CELEBRATED BIG EVENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Coy of Bloom
field celebrated their seventy-first
wedding anniversary yesterday. The
relatives who attended the celebra'
ton fro mthe south side were Mr.. and
Mrs Omer Haines and children
Harold, Gladys and Lucille. 404 South
Madison avenue: Mr.. and Mrs. Will,
liam Henness and four children, 913
Queen Ann avenue; Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles Haines, Mary street; Mrs.
Hendricks and four children, TOP Ellis
avenue.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
ED MANCHESTER
BURNED SATURDAY

Ed Manchester of the Ballinghall
hotel, sustained very painful acct
dent Saturday evening at his country
home, north of the city. Mr.. Man
chester was firing his furnace, before
retiring for the night. While poking
the fire, the gas in the coal exploded
and badly burned his hands. A ply
stefan was called who gave the neces-
sary medical attention. While the &C
cident is very painful Mr. Manchester
is resting easier today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
Straighten That Lame Back


Ott,ln1wa Proof
Testimony of a Resident of
West Main Street
Thomas Ruckman, SAP w.
Main St., Ottumwa, Iowa,
says: about four years ago
I suffered from backache
and other symptoms Of kid
ney complaint. Headaches
caused me much annoyance
and a distressing kidney
weakness was present. See
ing Doan's Kidney Pills ad-
vertised, I procured a box at
Sargent's Drug Store and ]
had not used them long be-
fore I improved. l recon-
mend this remedy in the
highest terms"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
PREPARING TO
CIRCULATE PETITION

A saloon petition viii shortly be
circulated in Ottumwa, If the prelim-
mary preparations now being made
count for anything. This week a
complete copy of the poll books used
at the last election will be made by
typewriters, and an effort will be
made to safeguard against securing
signatures that do not conform with
the election records. The day the
petition will be put in circulation has
not vet been announced.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
MRS. F. II. MERRILL
PAINFULLY INJURED

While out motoring yesterday after
noon in the Merrill car, near Wildwood
Mrs. +. H. Merrill was struck in the
face by a batted ball. Her nose was
broken and one eye bruised. A crowd
of youngsters were playing ball near
tie road and as the motor passed. the
bali coming on fly from the bat
struck Mrs Merrill before she could
avoid it. The injury is very painful.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
REVIVAL AT A. NJ. E.
CHURCH ATTRACTS

Great interest was manifested in the
meeting last night at the African
Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs.
Carey, the evangelist. was at her best
and preached strong sermon. TWO
united with the church and number
asked for the prayers of the consrega-
ton. Last night the pastor invited
everybody to come and take part in
the work and the unsaved were asked
fc come and give I'D their sins.
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nnzaz2f
~ - -.

Miss Marie Hill has returned from
Central City where she was called to
see her brother who was seriously
burned, but is getting better slowly.
w. H. Enyart made business trip
to Batavia Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Y. Reynolds visited
in Abba last week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12

There's too much suffer
ing among older folks from
achy, stiff, lame backs, dis
tressing urinary disorders,
weak eyes, dropsy and
rheumatic joints.
These are signs of kid
ney weakness, which, in
youth or age, poisons the
blood, disorders the urine
and lanes the limbs or
back.
There's help for weak
ened kidneys. Doan's Kid
ney Pills have brought re-
lief to thousands. Here's
OttumWa testimony. go.
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AGENCY.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Shearer and
Mrs. Lucy Dunbar went to Mystic on
Saturday for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. jesse Ankrum left Sunday for
Omaha where she will visit her daugh-
ter Mrs. G. r. Long.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
PIE SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY EVENING

There will be a pie social at No 9
school on the Blakesburg road We'd
nesday evening, November 10. All are
cordially invited to attend. Ladies are
requested to bring pies. BY order Of
Gladys Doherty, teacher.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12
DEATHS.

CHADWICK. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1912,
at $50 a. M, at her home, 529 Al.
bany street, Rosa v. Chadwick, aged
rs years. Blood poisoning OF two
weeks duration caused her death.
The deceased was born In Ottumw4
August 80, 1885,, and has been resi-.
dent of this city all her life. She 10
survived by her husband, two children,
Roy and Winfield, and her parents.
Short services will be conducted at the
residence, Tuesday morning at $3.50
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Edwin
Priest. The remains will be shipped
to Hedrick where burial will be made.
WHALEN. IN Monday, Nov. II, 1912, at
1915 a. M, at the home OF her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Whalen.
k 1915 East Main street, Miss Gather
inc Whalen, aged Is years.
The deceased is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Whalen. She
was beloved by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held from the
Scored Heart church, Thursday morn.
ing at 9 o'clock, conducted by Father
,ev. short services will be held at
the residence at $3.50 o'clock Inter
ment will be made in the Calvary
cemetery.
Thomas Sullivan OF South Ash
street, who is working in Oskaloosa,
spent Sunday in the city with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Oscar Gardner and little daugh-
ter Marjorie. who reside west OF the
city, are visiting the formers brother
J. G. Edwards, at uds-Leando, for
few days. ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12

While the Courier's Dictionary sale
is now on we advise you to buy one
for your friend as a Christmas gift
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12

The Dictionaries now on sale at the
Courier office would make suitable
Christmas gift to your friend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12

Get those articles out of the attic
and sell them by Courier want ad.
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Foster Endorses Mission.
After the above reports were read
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-12

Thomas Sullivan of South Ash
street, who is working in Oskaloosa,
spent Sunday in the city with friends
lott
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
CHARGED WITH MURDER
TO VENT A GRUDGE
BERT a..0RRISON OBJECTED TO
CAROUGALS OF COMPANIONS
NOW HELD FOR KILLING.
HIM.

Rapid City, S. D.-Following the
action of the grand jury which found
true bills against Francis M. Gage
and Henry (Tony) Andrews who are
charged with bieng accessories to the
murder of Bert Morrison here last
November, both men were placed UNI
der arrest and are now in the county
Jail. States. Attorney Denu has been
investigating the murder for some
weeks and has worked up a ease
which involved the two me.,, through
the aid Of detectives. Morrison's
charred remains We're found in an
abandoned shack near here Nov. 81
and as both men had been living i n
the house with Morrison and later
disappeared, they were suspected.
According to the evidence thus far
obtained, the suspected men with
others, had been carousing and are
thought to have entertained grudg-
es against Morrison because he
threatened to put them out. Gage has
since been identified by Mrs. Hend.
erson, wife of a local storekeeper, as
one of two men who inquired about
a gun, shortly before the murder
Morrison had lived in and around
Rapid City for years and was an in.
offensive character.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
PATTON GRAND MASTER
OF THE ODD FELLOWS
SIOUX FALLS MAN Is PUT AT THE
HEAD OF GRAND LODGE IN
STATE AT ANNUAL
MEETING.

Aberdeen, S. D.-Rapid City was
chosen by the grand lodge OF South
IDakota as the NIX meeting place OF
the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows. This was decided by a close
vote in favor of the western city. The
contest was one filled with much in
%terest as Mitchell and Vermillior
We're in the race for the honor of en-
pertaining the distinguished visitors
Mitchell won second place by y small
margin and Nermillion came in as
Il close third.
Aberdeen, S. D.-The grand loda
I. o. O, f., and the Rebekah Assem-
bly, elected officers for the ensuin
year, at the meeting in session heIe
as follows:
Odd Fellows: Grand master, j. NJ
Patton, Sioux Falls; deputy gran
master, S. e. Wilson. Hot Springs
grand warden, Charles Barrette, Wet
ertown; grand secretary, Harvey j
Rice. Huron; grand treasurer, Geor2t
ny. Snow. Springfield; grand repre-
sentative, f. b. Raymond. Villas.
Rebekahs: President. Mrs. Matte
Chase, Frederick; vice president, Mis-.
Ida Fishbeck, Yankton: warden, MIS-
Annie Knodt Bristol: secretary, Mrs
Hattie Borland, Madison; treasurer
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
DISTRICT LEAGUE
AND GOOD ROADS
ONE OK THE SERIES OF DEVEL.
csN>;MNT LEAGUE CONVEN-
I.ONS TO HID AT
REDFIEID MAY II

Redfield. S Done of the series
OF district Development League con-
ventions will be held in this city
commencing tomorrow afternoon at
1880 o'clock, which will convene in
the Lyric theater. Two addresses will
be given in the afternoon by Prof.
III. C. Eolberg of Brookings college,
on practical Cross State Roads and
Interstate Highway Routes John
d. Deets, commissioner of immigra-
ton will speak and A. l.. Kinkead OF
Huron, will make an address. Tues
day evening a luncheon will be serv-
ed at the Northern hospital.
Wednesday among the speakers
will be NJ. p. Beebe, of Ipswich, State
Engineer Lea, H. f. Patterson, Aber.
deem, Il. X. Mather of Mitchell, II. j
Bushtield. Miller; w. G. Bierd, Min.
neanolis: j. l.. Long, editor of Roat
Maker, Des Moines, Iowa; w II
Stokes, Watertown; Governor r. S
Wesley. The subjects relate to the de
velopment OF the interests of Soutf
Dakota and good roads idea. An in
spection of a mile of model road vii
be made by the delegates.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23

those of tomorrow.
"As a state we enter the silent
city of Memory but day in each
year and as this National Sabbath
approaches let every citizen of the
commonwealth make plans for its
sacred observance. The lives of these
heroes were dedicated to the cause
of humanity; they watched over our
nation as she went down into the
shadow; they defended her in hours
of peril and finally with their life
blood guaranteed unto us a continu-
ance of that liberty for which Amer
leans are ever ready to fight and
die.
I'm view whereof I especially re-
quest that our coming Memorial day
be given over to appropriate servic-
es in honor of our beloved dead and
| earnestly urge that no games
sports or amusements which serve
to draw the attention Of the people
away from the real purpose of the
day be INDUCED in, either preceding
or following the services; further
that on this day all peace officers OF
the state give especial attention to the
enforcement of law"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
BIG MURDO AUDIENCE
HEARS BYRNE'S SPEECH
STREET. COMMISSIONER THERE
SAYS CORRESPONDENT HAS
GiVlN UP ASPIRATION
I'd b BEE iNSpEC-
TOR.

Murdo, S. D.-0n Wednesday ev-
ening, May 10, Lieutenant Governor
Frank VI. Byrne addressed the largest
audience assembled in Murdo for po-
litical purposes in many years. The
Masonic hall was rented for the ey-
ening and it was filled almost to oy-
e%rflowing with am interested, intelli-
gent audience OF citizens desirous of
knowing the truth concerning the
issues at stake in the gubernatorial
campaign.
y. c. Durham, says of the meet
ing:
Mr.. Byrne did not disappoint a
single of his hearers in his clear,
forceful speech which was frequent
~ approved by spontaneous applause.
With the mace of logic and facts he
laid low the comedy troupe OF bogies
heretofore paraded before us by his
opponent. Learning the truth of the
matter has blasted many high hopes
and many an ambition for a place at
the s~o-called '~pie-counter' has now
withered and died a psinless death.
Listening to one of the candidates
for governor had led many to be-
lieve that the remainder of the state
officers We're only messenger boys and
flunkies for the bee inspector whose
salary must at least be sufficient to
allow q life Of luxury @nd ease and
enable him to keep an automobile
without asking the county to help
support his family. After hearing Mr.
Byrne state the facts II city street
commissioner, whose pay is about SIC
per month, and who had an ambition
to be bee inspector and rule the state
informs us that the salary of his
present Office is small enough now
ami that he did not want an office
whore he would need to borrow q
reading glass and hire two men anG
a boy to help him see his salary.
MIR. Byrne stands for sane and fail
legislation based not upon prejudice
passion Oh hate. but going back to
fundamental reasons, facts and date
in the relations of man to mar he
advocates fair dealing and equal jus
tice to all people and all classes o
business entitled 10 the protection Of
the state. His candidacy is growing ir
favor in this territory at an amazing
rate and we believe the people of Ly,
man county will add their share tC
the goodly plurality which the state
will undoubtedly turn to Mr.. Byrnt
in the primaries June -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
WOLF BOUNTY CASE
DROPPED BY COURT
CHARGE CONSPIRACY AGAINST
PENNINGTON COUNTY Or
IIC1AL AND HIDE
DEALER Is his
MISSED.

Rapid City, S. D.-After reviewing
the evidence presented in tho wo!f
bounty cases against Auditor John
p. Fall, his b1 other Deputy David
Fall and II r. x. Hewlett, president
OF the Hewlett Hide Co., Judge Lew
is in the county court dismissed the
complaint of conspiracy TO defraud
the state of the coyote bounties.
The defense succeeded in ~impeaching
the testimony of the states witness,
.Jacoby, the court holding that the
state had been unable to make out a
sufficient case to warrant prosecu-
ton. One of the principal witnesses
for the state, James Drysdale, has
disappeared and officers have been
unable to locate him. The other cases
against the defendants have been
continued until after grand jury act
ion.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
MAJORITY REPORT
CLEARS LOR|MER
OF ALL BRIBERY
Finds No Money Given
for Votes for Him
for Senator
HINES
Eleven Pages of Report De
Tense of Him Against
Charges
HINES

Washington, ID. C.-The majority
committee report generating Senat-
or Lorimer from the charge of hav-
ing secured his seat by bribery, was
submitted to the Senate today. More
specifically, the report finds hat Sen
ator Lorimer does not mold his seat
as the result of votes obtained by
bribery.
Over 80 pages art contained in the
report of the committee. However, it
is summed up in these words:
We are convinced that no vote
was secured for Senator Lorimer by
bribery; that whatever woney White,
Beckemeyer, Link and Holstlaw and
others received, was not paid by any
one on Lorimer's behalf to secure a
vote for him; and that Edward
Hines nor amy one elJe raised u
fund to secure Lorimer's election"
The majority report also says that
the case has been previously settled,
which should bar the present inves-
tigation.
Eleven pages of the report are de-
voted to the clearing of Edward
Hines of Chicago, OF the charge of
raising a $4,000 slush fund for
Lorimer.
The majority report is signed by
Chairman Dillingham;. republican of
New H%empshire; Gamble, republican,
of South dakota; Jones, insurgent
republican, OF Washington; Johnson,
democrat, of Alabama; and Fletcher,
democrat, of Florida.
The minority report claiming that
Lorimer was elected by fraud was
filed by Senators Lea, democrat, of
Tennessee, and Kenyon, republican,
of Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
is AG|TAT|NG
ANOTHER HIGHWAY
ROAD CONSTRUCTED FROM SIOUX
CITY TO CHAMBERLAIN
VIA THAT PLACE.

Pierre. S. D.-The good roads agi-
tation appears to yet hold a great deal
of attention., and road meetings are
being held along the lines of many
proposed trails. The people of Platte
are a%nXiously pushing their plan for
what they call the Sioux City trail
to reach from Sioux City to Cham
berlain through the river counties OF
Union, Clay, Yankton, Bon Homme,
Charles Mix and Brule, to connect
with the cross state trail from Sioux
Falls to Rapid City at Chamberlain.
Another plan which is being pushed
is a road from Watertown west across
the state by way of Clarke, Rediield,
l'aulkton, Gettysburg, and crossing
the river by ferry at Forest City, ON
tinuing on west along the Fox Ridge
line of the Milwaukee road. The
Platte people have held one meeting
on their proposed plan. and will hold
another on the 25th of this month
which will be attended by the state
engineer and others, who will go
across country from Chamberlain to
Platte to look owe the proposed route
There appears to be more activity on
most of the proposed lines, than there
is on the Brookings, Huron, Pierre
line, but the county commissioners
practically all along that line have
been laying out their roads, and these
will be worked for the purpose of put
ting them in shape.