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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
OBITUARY.
Thomas B. Tate.

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Abba Union: For some time the
illness of Thomas B. Tate, pioneer
citizen of Monroe county but lately of
Ottumwa, caused anxiety of relatives
and friends and after making brave
fight for his life he succumbed and
'apassed to his final reward the first
day of the present month. He was
well known in this community where
he spent most of his life and where
he counted his friends by the scores.
He was a good citizen, great lover
of his home and family and will be
missed by all who knew him.
The funeral was conducted from the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. James
Clutch, in Abba Wednesday afternoon
at three-thirty o'clock, Rev. James A.
Burns officiating, and the remains
were laid to rest in Oak View Gene
terry, followed by many sympathizing
friends.
The pastor read the following obit-
uary, which attests the bravery of
Thos Tate when his country called
for volunteers and shows that his
service was record of which his chill
dren have reason to feel proud:
Thomas B. Tate was born in Rush
county, Indiana, on May 10, 1S45, and
died in Ottumwa, Iowa, July l. 1912.
at 1910 a. m, fran the effects of
Brght's disease, fran which he had
suffered greatly for the last thirty
days When four years OF age he
moved with his parents to Monroe
county, Iowa, where they settled on a
farm seven miles south Of Abba.
When he was seventeen years OF age
and Lincoln was calling for volun-
teers, he enlisted in the 22nd Iowa
INIT. in 1862 and served until the
siege Of vicksburg where he was bad
" wounded on May %, 1863, having
Lis ankle shot out. From this wound
he had been constant sufferer until
the time Of his death. He was the
son OF James and Sarah Tate and was
one of nine children all Of whom have
passed away except one sister. Mrs.
Sarah Sheer, who now lives In Wheel
er, Ill.,, and one brother, DR., Frank
Tate Of Keokuk, Iowa. He was mar
ried on Feb. /, 1870, to Eliza Piper.
TO them were born three children,
who are all living: Mrs. James Clutch.
VIM. J. Tate and Charles G. Tate. His
wife passed away Feb. ~, 1909, and
since her death he had been making
his home with his children.
Briefly his army record is as fol-
lows: Thomas B. Tate enlisted in Co.
D, 22nd Iowa VOL Inf, Aug. 9, 1852.
at Abba. Iowa He was discharged at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, Jan. 80, 1854,
on account Of wounds received at the
assault on Vicksburg, May %, 1868.
He was engaged in the following bat
ties during service: Port Gibson,
Champion Hill, Black River Bridge,
and the battles in and around the
siege OF Vicksburg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
GERMAN LUTHERAN
MINISTER DEAD

Pennington, July 9.-Rev. r. Pfister
passed away Saturday evening after a
lingering illness Of stomach trouble
The deceased was a German Lutheran
ed by his widow and four children
Mrs. Martha Hoyer Of Cottonwood
Misses Marie. Lydia and Amelia Pfister
Of Pennington. who have the sympathy
Of this community in their time of
sorrow. Funeral services were held
from the home Monday afternoon con-
Quoted by Rev. fHaeffner Of Muscatine
who was an intimate friend of the de-
ceased. Interment was made in Farm
ington cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11

The United States cannot increase
her lead today because in the only
event which is to be concluded, the
javelin throwing E. E. Fleming Of
Sweden is sure Of the victory.
Americans Win Heats.
The fourth day of the athletic action
of the Olympic games began in dull
weather and with rain In prospect
Several thousand enthusiasts assemb-
led for the principal event of the morn
ling, which was the decision of the
first three trial heats of the 5000
meters fiat race.
Americans were we'll represented on
the spectators benches in the stadium
and had the satisfaction of seeing two
of their men run away with two first
places.
George v. Bonrague Of the Irish
American A. G. gave fine exhibition
in the first heat. Louis Scott Of the
South Paterson Y. M c. A. took the
second heat by hard work. Garnet
Wyckoff, university of Ohio, was the
only representative of the United
States in the third heat and he was
unable to finish.
Wrestling proceeded simultaneously
with the running. but slow Roadway
was made with that part Of the pro-
gram. The list of competitors runs
into the hundreds and in some quarters
it is said that bouts will not be finish
ed until 1t is time to begin again at
the Olympic games to be held in 1915
The principal events to be decided
this afternoon include the finals of
the javelin throwing and the 400
meters relay race, two more trial heats
in the 5000 meters fiat race and, if
time permits, all the trial heats of the
1900 meters fiat race, for which there
Is big field.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
BOARD OF PAROLE
AT FIT. MADISON

Des Moines, July 9.-The state
board of parole, after a meeting here
this morning left for Fort Madison to
visit penitentiary and gain informa-
ton concerning the several cases
which are under consideration.
Among the cases are those of sew
eral "Lifers' whose names the board
will not reveal 1t is thought that a
report will be made by the last of the
week.
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PROPOSES CHANGES
IN PENAL SYSTEM

Des Moines, July 9.-Several import.
ant changes in the penal system of
Iowa are proposed in bill which has
been prepared by Rev. J. w. Graves,
with the aid of Mayor Hanna, Attorney
General Cosson and several others.
The bill would provide for 1000
acre farm upon which state prisoners
may be employed in place of the pres
ent factory system. It also provides
for smaller district farms throughout
the state for county and city prisoners.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
RICHLAND D.

Miss Halle Wilson of Ottumwa was
a guest of Miss Lula Green last week.
r. o. Hill of Chicago is visiting his
sister, Mrs 0. N. Johnson and friends
of his youth.
Alpheus Hinshaw of Union, who at
tended the funeral Of his brother Os-
car last Tuesday, has returned home.
Mr.. and Miles Neff Of Wayland
were visiting with the w. F. Barnett
family last week.
Harry Davis of West Chester spent
Saturday in town with hts sister, Mrs.
Tracy.
Mrs. Clarence Noble and daughter
have returned from West Chester.
McLain Morgan Of Moline, Ill, is
caring for his father, Thomas Nor
gan, who has been i'll for some time.
DR.. r. H. Payne and wife, who have
been visiting a son in Kansas City.
arrived home today
Rive. John Brown of the Christian
church delivered an able sermon on
Sunday evening in the park at the
union meeting.
Mrs. Brown went to Oskaloosa on
Thursday to spned few days.
Mrs Holland and Mrs. Fitzgerald
went down near Centerville, Saturday
to visit sister, who is seriously Ill.
DR.. Levi Tracy Of Albany. Oregon,
is spending week here with MS SIS
ter-in-law, Mrs. S. r. Tracy.
Albert Tracy Of Red Oak was a
guest Friday of Mrs. Tracy and other
relatives.
The ladies of the w. F. NJ. s. were
delightfully."- entertained Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs George Long
and a social and interesting time was
enjoyed by the many ladies present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
TRAP SHOOTERS AT
18TH ANNUAL MEET

Fort Dodge, July 9.-The thirty-fifth
annual trap shooting opened here to-
day with about $50 crackshots from
Iowa and other states in attendance.
The Iowa sportsmen's association, un-
der whose auspices the shoot Is being
held, announces cash prizes Of over
$1,000 and many cups and medals.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11
CHARLTON
MINISTER DEAD

Charlton, July 9.-Relatives and
friends here have received the sad in
teIligence of the sudden death Of Rev.
Richard Matheney, which occurred at
his home in Nevada. He formerly re-
sided in this county and was pastor
Of the NJ. E. church at Newbern. Fun
eral services will be held at 1ndianola
tomorrow
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Overcome by Heat, Woman IN.

Des Moines, July 9.-Little hope is
expressed today for Mrs. Virginia VIII
who was overcome by the heat yester-
day while on her way to consult a
physician. Mrs. Will has been in i'll
health for some time, and was dis
charged from the hospital only last
week.
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LlBERTYVILLE.

Mrs. Elk Carter is seriously i'll at he"
home here.
James Peebler of Hillsboro was in
Libertyville Friday on business.
Mrs. Will Robertson and children
returned home Saturday from Kansas
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Examination, Day for Veterinarians.

Examination Day for Veterinarians,
Des Moines, July 9.--This is exam
nation day for seventy students from
the local state veterinary college at
Ames, the Kansas City veterinary col
lege, the Chicago veterinary college
the Grand Rapids, Mich, veterinary
college and the Ontario Toronto col
lege The examinations are for their
certificates to practice in Iowa.
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]. S. OLYMPIC
CONTESTANTS
GAIN THE LEAD
American Team Leads by
Five Points in All Of the
Events at Stockholm ;Swe-
den in Second Place.

Stockholm, July 9.-The United
States led by five points in all the
events contested at the Olympic games
including swimming, athletic shooting
and all other kinds of sport up to this
morning according to the list compiled
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II. Suechting
Corner Washington and Second
Ottumwa, Iowa.

was given between Middleweight Guy
Haines VS.. Joe Barger Of which Barger
won in the third fall taking two best
out of three.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-11

There is nothing like having old furni-
ture properly done over. If you have
good frames 1t doesn't pay to buy new.
l repair and upholster so thoroughly
that furniture will look like new and
wear as we'll again. @
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
now OTHERS 30 IN.

Harry Drum automobile pathfind.
or, reports that Bhe towns in Now
Moxleo along the Southern transcon-
tinentai auto route have already
raised $4,000 FOR the improvement
OF the road. Roswell, ne says. IL
spending $4,000 on road throagh
tho Mescalero sands; several thou
sand dollars Is being expended on
the road from Deming to I'll Paso;
and all along the route every town
has a good roads organization work
ing In conjunction with that OF eveyy
other town. They are building real
road an the way along the line N
southern New Mexico.
How many thousand dollars is Al
buquerque spending on the roads into
and Out OF this oity2
How much s. she spending TO put
through the historic and picturesque
route west OF here, endorsed by tbs
biz meeting Of highway associations
In Kansas City?
How much is she spending to per
feet even the road from here to SAN
Ia Fe?
How does Albuquerque compare
do you think, with Deming or silver
city. whore they raised $40 IN sew
en- minutes, as far as real work on
the transcontinental highway, with
It's possible great tourist trafnc, Il
concernedg
Colorado was visited In a year by
5000 Automobiles who brought over
million dollars into the state
There Is no earthly reason why New
Mexico should not be getting a mix
lion dollars year out Of auto tour
lists from the east. Isn't the stake
worth playing for?
Aihenuefaue should be IN the lead
IN this movement. In proportion she
il away behind small towns like Dem
ing and behind Roswell. a city OF d
little over haif the size.
Isn't II about time we were getting
into the procession?
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
DO ro all AlRETINa roNIGHr.

AT the Commercial club tonight
there viii be held one % the most
important mas meetings for some
years in this city n VIII be held
FOR the consideration Of legislation
now pending which win TX the com
pensaiIou OF county sheriffs. assessors.
treasurers Clerks ana other county
officials. Several bills 60 this effect
have already been introduced IN the
legislature.
Bornalillo county has had enough
Of county salaries ranging from five
50 ten thousand doIlars each. Tho
people Of the county should make
their sentiments clearly known 20 the
lawmakers. what she people want
here as elsewhere Is reasonable.
fair valuation on tho services OF each
official II is quite possible 20 pay
every public servant what he is worth
without making him present OF sew
eral thousand that ne doesn't earn
and could not possibly earn IN the
office.
There Is some objection on the part
of many 10 the Hsnkic bill on the
ground that is classification Of the
counties into three divisions Is not eS-
tended enough. Many believe thai
Elk Glasses would make Il easier tc
properly adjust the salaries.
II ID hardly belieevd that the Baca
bill win III ne case. Meanwhile the
people Of Albuquerque and Berna-
lilo county may not only benefit
themselves hut the people OF ths
whole state at ehis mass meeting to-
night. BY taking strong stand Ia
favor Of reasonable salaries and maxi
ing reeommepdations along those
lines 70 the legislature.
Enough money might have been
saved in this county in the past ter
years, had reasonable instead of CUT
raeeous salaries prevailed, to com.
pldie the finest system OF roads u
the southwest. Now IL the opportu-
nifty 20 assure that this saving viii
be made Ia the future. Let Us gel
fair salaries and let rs insist on th'
worth OF our money when we pas
these salaries. It Is high time thai
county officers compensation wai
placed on a basis Of efficiency ane
economy.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01

dents OF Roswell 10 remove a techni.
cality from bond issue and u - also
urged as measure that viii permit
some Of the poorer school districts 70
build school houses and equip them
without undue delay,
The bill as II passed the house IL az
follows:
House Bill No. 1913. introduced nv
Ramon l.. Elaca. April %, 1917 An
Act TO enable school districts 10 bor-
row money for the purpose Of erect
ing and furnishing school buildings
and purchasing school grounds.
BE It enacted by the legislature OF
the state Of New dexico
Section I. That every school dfs.
trict, whothor organized under the
name OF ebosrd Of education shall
have power and authority 10 borrow
money for the purpose Of erecting and
furnishing school buildings aud pur-
chasing school grounds, but such
power or authority shall exist only
wheE the proposition 10 create the
debt shall have submitted 10 the quail
fled electors OF the district, and APP
proved hy q majority oi those voting
thereon. no such school district shall
ever become indebted IN an amount
including existing indebtedness, ex-
ceeding six per cenlum on the assess.
ed valuation Of the taxable property
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01

Making the best % things Ia good
plan anywhere Il Is especially good
In New Mexico where you have the
best 90 things to make the best Of.
Here n a little Bit Of rather good
philosophy from tho Es,ancia News
"The people Of the Estancla valley
may Justly complain that there are
occasional zephys that blow through
their whiskers. and these zephyrs
have also been known 10 stir up some
dust. All Of which Is annoying. ana
In the absence Of pore serious dis
turhanee BY the elements is apt 20
cause IN natured. not to say emphatic
remarka
I'VE say people may justly COM
plain. when we speak Of tho Justice
OF their complaints. the fralltles Of
human nature are allowed for. II
Is human TO complain Of little things
when there are no big things 20 COM
plain Of. Hence the people OF thin
valley are justifiable in compiainlaF
Of the breexes. for that il really al
they have 20 fuss about.
Meanwhile we should mingle with
our stumbling commissoration for
the people Of less favored regions
"Just now the timorous residents
Of the Mississippi valley are fleeing
to their fraid holes" whenever an
angry cloud appears. Within the
past week tornadoes have devastated
portions Of half dozen states east
and northeast Of US. Forty or fifty
lives have been anuffed out. several
hundred people have been MANNED
and property DESTROYED running into
hundreds OF thousands OF doliars.
Thousands % people are homeless
many have lost their lives and IN,
property ioss runs into the millions
as the result Of the Mississippi flood
Think Of this. and surely sou will
feel thankful that YOU live in such d
favored spot as the Estaneia valley
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
MADERo AND oRozco.

The following from the WASHINGTON
Post regarding the situation in Mexico
Is slgnincant
The ultimatem to Orozco ie not q
recognition OF the bclllgerents. but Il
does not fan Oar short Of having th0t
effect The state departments note
singles out and separates Orozco
from Madero AZ the responsible head
and front Of the olfending. Although
tho rule OF diplomatic procedure ev
erywhere IL 70 hold the established
government responsible for the Gets
Of les citizens. IN the present instance
the note Of warming il addressed 10
the "Moxican people" generally and
20 orosco specifically. thereby goiag
over the heads II the federal outhsf.
itlcs AZ the Mexiean capital as II they
were IN NO wise TO blame
Condiiions in Mexico may be more
aggravated than when Madero was
In OroEco's place, but, granting thar
affairs along the border were saeh
that Intervention was barely avoided.
The provocanon Tor a warming q
Madero. the rebel, WAS NO less exif
perating than 10 the case OF Orog o
his successor But Il was to nNz
that the United States looked 20 ai-
FORD protection 10 american life AID
property. Madero's rebels fired across
the boundary. killing and woundine
our people. bat the protest was made
10 the Diaz government. n We had
cut off Madero's supplies and posted
him as an outlaw. think you that he
could have gone ON ana got Mexico
into the sorry plight sho now pre-
sentsg
The statement Is authorized here
that Intervention IL not contemplated,
and this IL borne cat by our attitude
toward che Madero regime but Il can
hardly be maintained that invasion d
not iB mind and Imminent But why
split hairs and indefinitely postpone
the inevitabieg The Madero govern
mont Is responsible fof the intelerable
treatment of Americans, which b not
confined 20 chihuahua by any menas
Mali dozen independent revolutions
are in progross some OF them handed
down from the last days Of Dlaz rule
The ram of Orozco would NOT brine
security 10 Americans IN other part
of ihe republic but quite the reverse
n We are hound 20 hold somebody q
account. let Il be the rlNht man. Lei
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
Boosting Poetry From
Clayton
(From the clayton News.)
AnnnflnaIll


Continued.
Six firms compete for the grocery
trade,
And sell the very best goods that are
made.
They all stand ready TO make a good
price.
And they vie with each other IN treat
Ing you nice.
Their yeast will raise bread tlll its
three feet high.
Their sugar will sweeten gooseberry
pie;
Their coffee viii cheer like a drink
OF old rye.
And their cod fish will smell to the
COP Of the sky.
Their tea and their spices, their dried
fruit and rice
Are the very best goods you gan buy
for the price
Tixler sells dry goods made TO
wear;
they win not ravel and cannot
tear.
You don't have to patch a Tixier
lroek.
And you never need darn a Tixior
sock.
But after you've worn them many a
day,
They simply get thin and vanish
away
Frank Kllburn viii furnish your
house very fine,
And sell you wall paper Of any
design.
And when 10 the end OF our DAYS
led,
He kindly and carefully cares for the
dead
Three yards sell yon goods OF which
lumhernien boast
From q bridge timber down 20 red
cedar posi-
They will help you load up and YOU
leave with regret
And you love them all better the far
Their you set.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
Ne'O Mexico NeWs Briefs.

James Van Dnnikor has slguod up
about 300 acres az Aztec and 1876 acres
"a fardiiugton for raising sugar beets
under project promoted by Ward
barley OF Durango Beet seed VIII bc
furnished lrcu FOR use the first year.
Scott Rn1 Mcdowell, Oklahoma
drillega are nssqliating with Esiancia
people for NJ nking OF another deer
wen "a tear The underground flow nm
der The plateau
A meeting was held at Wagon
Mound during ihc past week at which
the firsi steps Nnfe taken toward lne
Organization ul Commercial club
which win Rai into the boosting
game at the Mora county town
Little Ruth Speckman was painfully
injured at Ewancia the other day
when the wind blew a glass door shut
and h laeeed nieog OF glass flew oui
aud cut her severely IN the back OF
the head a physician was called %
treat the wound and the child will MOI
be seriously injured
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01


(saeeial carFsapaadanca - aea Fieraldl
santa hosn ~ az April 28.-The
Democrats County convention. for
the purpose of ehsolns delegates 20
the stale conventions which meets Ia
Clovis on the ttih df May met IN this
city today, Felipe Sanchez Bacn
was made chRiriuan and }. w Comp
ton, secretary OF tic convention The
following deieEatcs ANA aiternutes
we're elected. beleEnteH- Felipe SAN
chez Rnea, q H Thurst0n, VIM,
Hunter. j. y. Mnrbut W. n. I.ovclaee,
E Il. CTuinhneld, Jesus Trancosa, G.
H. Mediums. salemon Sanchez. ana
Domacio Gonzales. Aliornatas-J. y.
Parduc. 3enluno Padilla. W. n. Tue
dor, Rnymundo Harrison. M. a. Bak-
err D. p Williams Fiorenclo q. do
Baca. Tom Fitzabhon Pat Morrison,
and y. q. AldredHe. Resolutions
were passed endorsing the admins
traiion 0f Governor william a. Me-
Donald. while the delegation goes
uninstrneted "a o. understood that
most OF the DELEGATES favor the seiec-
ton Of a Champ Clark delegation az
clovis.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
WEATHER REPORT FOR
THE MONTH OF APRIL
Record Of Rio orand1 Industrial
school Bureau shows IS clear days,
cloudy days, 9 partly cloudy.

The monthly review OF the weather
situation IN Albuquerque and sur
rounding country for April as com
piled by the observers al the ho
Grande Industrial school Observatory
south % Albuquerque Is as follows;
Mean maximum. 654; mean mini
mum. 1915; mean. lS.9, maximum, ~
April 30. minimum. 23, April lji
greatest daily range. 40 on ON; pre-
ciDiiatlOn 800 inches; greatest pre-
cipiiatiOn la "a hours 200 On April
ih; number Og days 100, precipitation
or more. two Number 81 clear days
IA April, rs. partly cloudy DAYS, W
cloudy days, 5.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01
The Democratic View.

This Is an election year Of kepIh-
lican eat Republican. n the late 4. a.
Barnam were alive today he would
bill It "the greatest show on oarth. T
Standpat Republican papers criticize
Teddy, while tho progreasiyes shoot
It into Sir. Taft. an IL behoOyea tho
Democrats now Is set more tight
yOte'er straight and watch the eie-
plant IN his sublime attempt TO walk
In both directions at once Taos Re-
Corder.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01

sailow complexion iasape ~ a tor
pld liver. HERBlNE purifica aud
Strengthens tho liver and bowels and
restores the rosy bloom OF heaith 90
the cheek Price soc. SOLD by an
druggists
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01

within the district as shown by the
preceding general assessment
Sec g Ali laws relating TO issuing
and payment or bonds, interest there
on and elections TO authorize the same
shall be and remain in force as though
this act had not been passed. except
the provisions OF said laws which are
in conflict with the provisions OF tnis
act
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-01

us strike "a iho MOST vital part Of
This complies 70 take Mexico back
from civilization b savagorN n We
strike At na d BE-, the world be
the judge.