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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23

MY father persuaded ms 90 take
a course In domestic scionec."
And how do you like the
courBeT'
well. II looks like ordinary
kitchen work 90 me N my sns.
plcions are confirmed shall drop
the course and make father buy mo
a $50 hat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23

DR. r. E DOOLITTLE Dr. Harvey Wley's successor
chief pure food expert. Doc DOOLITTLE must DOC
MUCH to keep up Wileys pace.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23

SENATOR PENROSE is adding insult to his attempts
njure Col Roosevelt when he that Teddy had
large contributions from big order beat that ce
and trust representative Alton b. Parker
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23

SECRETARY OF STATE KNOX last night refused to
discuss Taf chances for reelection Knox evidently wont
talk about the dead until the mikado's funeral is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23
@PUT-THE-CLAMPS-O HAY Is the putty 90

who asked the legislature in him the power appon,
every official in the state including judges of the supreme
court for l2yea terms. The only exception he made
lieutenant governor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-23

"Jess before an judges ~ux aolu'
70 award tn blue ribbon 10 Bss
Bariey's prize pvnkir. Van Frioe.
nvsh's heifer ate a. So IN 'jedpes
had ter pin IN blue ribbon on tn
hcifer."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
STEAL GUN FROM
MARSHAL'S OFFICE

Davenport, Dec. 5-The last of q
series Of almost nightly depredations
in Bettendorf, suburb of Davenport,
Office Of Town Marshal G. B. Swingle
and stole his gun.
The burglars have been breaking
into stores and stealing small change
from tills and canned fruit and cigars
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

and the tri-county short course to be
held at Eddyville this week.
John Axes Of Leon who has been the
guest Of relatives here the past two
days left for Garner, Ia.
The remains Of Ford car lies by
the roadside between Hynes ana
Avery. It is said that the owner struck
a match to see whether he had suf-
ficient gas when his machine stuck on
the hill, with the usual result OF a
contact between a lighted match and
gasoline. At any rate what was left or
the car after the blaze was extinguish-
ed Is still on the hill.
Rev. Wilson Of Minneapolis filled the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian
church Sunday morning and evening.
He will be here also next Sunday. Mr..
Wilson has a very fine personality and
those who were fortunate enough to
hear him were unstinted in their ap-
probation of his preliminary work
Sunday.
Charles Benson of Grinnell was at
Abba between trains Saturday ana
spent the time with relatives.
Miss Bertha Norton was called to
New Sharon few days ago ON account
of the serious illness of her grand
mother who suffered stroke Of
paralysis.
George Grant has returned from
Glendale, Mimi, whele he had charge
of the big potato crop on his fathers
farm and expects to remain here for
the winter ...
Mrs. Margaret Spencer who has been
i'll for many months, took a turn for
the worse few days ago and her con-
dition Is very serious
Fred I. Griffin arrived at Abba yes
terday and will Immediately take up
the work Of operator at the M. & st. l..
station. sr
James Shields Of Frederic was in
town on business yesterday.
Pal Tucker has returned from Kan
sas City and St. Louis where he has
been working. ,.-.
Mrs. William Porter is on the sick
list. Her many friends hope that moth
ing serious may develop.
Miss Jessie Johnson of Lovilia spent
Sunday with Miss Isabella Deveraux.
She was on her way to Agency where
she is teaching in the public schools.
James H. Santelle, who as singer,
has been assisting in the evangelistic
services at the First NJ. e. church, left
Monday for Illinois, his work here
having closed Sunday night.
Preparations for Christmas festiVi-
ties have begun in the various churches
and the entertainments promise to be
unusually successful.
The case of George Lane, Jr. VS.. Jeff
Parks on a landlords attachment was
awarded to the plaintiff and he was
allowed, $3.50.
The Queen Esther club of the First
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
two DAYS ROAD
CONVENTION
IOWA GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET IN DIES MONIES
DEC. II AND IS. Ee ~

Des Moines, Dec. 5.-Oficers of the
Iowa Good Roads association announce
December II and Is as the dates for
a statewide good roads conference
here. Sessions will start at II q. M,
on the II and all will be held IN the
assembly room of the coliseum. Fur
poses and plans Of the conference are
stated in the following announcement
issued yesterday by the officers of the
association:
sThe purpose of this conference is
to hear reports regarding the progress
of the good roads work In the state
during the past year, and to discuss
suggestions relative to new legislation
to be asked for at the hands OF the
shirty-fifth general assembly to con
yene January 10. 1t will be within
the province Of the conference to con.
slider and debate such suggestions as
may be made relative to new legisla'
ton. s...#. -. e-
Permanent Roads. .. II.
"The Iowa Good Roads association
was organized for the purpose OF pro.
noting the improvement Of the dirt
roads of the state 1t is believed now
that the time has arrived to give some
thought and consideration to the build
ing of permanent roads Of materials
other than dirt. Thus the scope OF this
association Is enlarged without In the
least losing track of the original pur'
pose of the association. The program
will suggest topics relating both to
permanent road building and earth
road improvement.
tho I.
nent roads this association does not
propose to lose that which has already
been gained in the grading and main
tanning of earth roads. We must de-
pend upon dirt roads for years to
come, but 1t is wise to have perma'
nent roads constantly In mind.
This call Is for conference. Dele
gates will be chosen from the several
districts representing all the varied
irterests-the land owner, the road
officers, the automobile user, editors
LEGISLATORS, manufacturers-all will be
represented in this conference.
THE program will be divided into
three main features-suggestio fol
Legislation, road construction and or
ganized roads The time on the leg
islative program will be conserved to
allow free discussion, lengthy speeches
being tabooed. The road building pro
gram will be illustrated by lantern
views and moving pictures Of road
construction and bridge building. Fol
the organized roads program it IL
hoped to get report from every
road, of the work already accomplish
ed and the future plans. Also plans
will be discussed for diverting the
proposed 'Ocean-to-O Ocean pike
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

Methodist church will be entertained
this evening by Miss Grace Marquis.
The Eastern Stars held the annual
election of officers in the lodge room
Wednesday evening. 81 .rt
S. D. Bryan of Melrose transacted
business at Abba yesterday. w. -
J. C. Hanson of Cedar: Falls was
elected to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of J. Franklin Hill in
the manual training department of the
city schools and began his work We'd
nesday. - 49, ... &-,s. W .. +.
Mrs. Ida Harne yof FIT. Madison is
the guest Of her sister Mrs. J. w. Har-
low at Abba.
Mrs. Beulah Horn of Frederic was at
Abba yesterday on her way to Lovilia
where she will visit her parents.
Father Mccormick of Melrose was at
Abba yesterday Oh business. -, FTP
The special meetings which have
been going on at the First Methodist
church the past three weeks will close
tomorrow night. About sixty have pro-
fessed Christianity. .-.,.
L. S. Barnes from near Lavilia was
calling on friends at Abba yesterday
and looking after business. IT,
Henry Judson Of Hickory spent
Wednesday in town.
Mrs. Harry Bassett and son Maxwell
of Marshalltown are guests at the
parental Jones home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
CHARLTON.

DR.. A. L. Yocom, Sr., has been ap-
pointed railroad surgeon for the Rock
island at this place, to take effect
upon the completion Of the extension
from Carlisle to Allerton.
Miss Elizabeth Curtis leaves today
for Kansas City to enter hospital
where she will take a course fitting
herself for the profession of nurse.
Albert Peterson left Wednesday
night for Des Moines where he will
be employed. . -s-
Charles Palmer was taken very III
Wednesday with an attack Of kidney
trouble. His condition is quite serious
causing much alarm to his family and
friends. ... -.
The friends Of the family are graft
fed over the splendid recovery thus
far Of Fred Carson who underwent a
severe operation last week. .-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
BLOOMFIELD.

J. C. Banch of Waterloo was in the
city today on business. !
Miss Eva Weatherly returned to her
home In Des Moines after an extended
visit with her friend Miss I.anchte
Schnorr.
Dr.. J. G. Stone, Hon. Ebb Dickson
and Carl Trout of West Grove were In
the city on business. NJ
Newt Howell of laramie Wyo, is
visiting friends and relatives in this
vicinity. 49,
The basement Of the Christian
church has been repaired and put In
fine shape for use by the mems bible
club of that Sunday school.
John Curl was in Moulton today on
legal business. .%t
Miss Effie Hardy entertains the Con-
versational club tonight. 0n.'' -.
Oren Thompson Of Cantril spent
Sunday with Miss Lanchie sSchnorr.
Misses Larue and Lenore Robinson
of West Grove were visitors in town
today .
Miss Ruby Barnett visited in Donel-
son Tuesday.
Charley Cruickshank Of Des Moines,
Mrs. Gertie Warrington and John
Cruikshank Of Ottumwa attended the
funeral of their father David Cruik-
shank ........
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

Cures permanently the cases he uu'
dertakes and sends the incurable
home without taking a fee from them.
This is why he continues his visits
from year to year, while other doctors
have made a few visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenberger is an elninently sue.
cessful specialist in all chronic dis.
eases, proven by the many cures ef'
fected in chronic cases which have
baffled the skill Of all other physi.
clans. His hospital experience and
extensive practice have made him so
proficient that he can name and locate
disease in few minutes. -
Treats all cases of Catarrh, Nose,
Throat and Lung Diseases, Eye and
Ear, Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
Graval, Rheumatism, Paralysis, Neu.
ralgia, Nervous and Heart Diseases,
Blood and Skin Diseases, Epilepsy,
Bright's Disease and Consumption in
early stage, diseases of the Bladder
and Female Organs, Liquor and To-
!bacco habit. Stammering Gun ed and
sure methods to prevent its recur.
rerce given. A never failing remedy
for Big Neck.
PILES, FISTULA and RUPTURE
guaranteed cured without detention
from business. Special attention given
| to all surgical cases and all diseases
of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and
Granuiated Lids.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and respondent
weak and debilitated; tired mornings;
no ambition-lifeless memory poor:
easily fatigued; excitable and irrit-
able: eyes sunken, red and blurred;
nimples on face; dreams, restless:
haegard looking; weak back; deposit
in urine and drains at stool; distrust.
full: want of confidence. lack of ener.
CIV and strength? ., -. ~
diseases OF MEN AND PRIVATE
DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
blood Poison, Supermatorrhea, Vari.
cocele. Hydrocele, Debility. Nervous
ness, Dizziness, Defective Memory,
etc. which ruins mind and body, posi-
lively cured.
WONDERFUL CURES.
! Perfected in old cases which have
heen neglected or unskillfully treated.
NJ experiments or failures. He I'm.
6ertakes no incurable cascs. but cures
thousands given up to die.
lconsuItation Free and Confidential.
Address
DIR. w. E. Shallenberger
1856 Lake Ave-, Chicago.
| Reference: Drexel State Bank
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
A. T. GARDNER IS -
DELEGATE TO MEET

A. T. Gardner, SIS North Green
street, is delegate to the second
Worlds Christian Citizenship confer
ence, which will be held at Portland.
Ore. June 20 to July 6, 1913. It Is esti-
mated that over 10000 delegates will
attend this great gathering in the
western city. Some of the worlds best
known men will take part, among
them being President-elect Woodrow
Wilson of Trenton, N. j., Hon. Charles
w. Fairbanks, formerly vice president
Of the United States, and many other
speakers. This meeting is regarded as
the most important religious aud So
cial movement gathering of modern
times
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
iowa LAD SOME
BRONCO BUSTER
FRANK e. CARTER OF. ALBA Is
CROWNED KING OF ALL BRON.
co BUSTERS IN THE WEST.

| Abba, Dec. 5.-Frank Earl Carter, a
| native Of Monroe county. but now OF
La Grange, Wyo., was crowned the
worlds champion bronco buster at the
Frontier celebration held IN Cheyenne
recently. Carter won this recognition
by successfully riding "Aeroplane." the
terror Of the west. His thrilling and
clever performance it said will go un-
eQualed. s...-.
Frank Carter, the new champion 10
son of D. F. Carter Of this city. He
was born and raised here and a few
years ago left for the west to take up
claim. He was always fond Of riding
bucking horses ever since mere lad
,, and was given many opportunities to
do 50 in his. younger days az his faith
err was horse dealer. Frank returned
to this city short time ago and will
remain here until spring when he will
return to his ranch. .e,... s,....
Concerning Carriers wonderful per-
Torrance the Denver Post has the fol-
lowing to say: =-"- 81. F. ~
LAS the shades of night were falling
new king of broncho busters was
crowned when Frank Earl Carter Of
La GRANGE, Wyo., rode "Aeroplane to
a finish. Carter electrified the thou
sands Of tired but happy; spectators
with beautiful ride in the big open
air arena at Frontier park. 1T was a
fitting climax to the best bucking and
pitching contest ever witnessed here.
Garter is regarded as zone Of the
best riders in the west. He Is an Iowa
boy who came to Wyoming some time
ago. Employed constantly on COW
ranches he became an expert rider and
roper and for several years has been a
contender for the worlds champion
ship. His ride on "Aeroplane" was the
browning effort of his life in horse
manship"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
1l9 East Main Street,
Over Anderson's Clothing Store.

visitor Tuesday. Exhibits have come
from points as far distant as Rose
Hill, Lacey, Abba and Oskaloosa.
Wapello county is very poorly repre-
sented. The domestic science course
is also we'll attended. The prizes IN
this department were won by the fol-
lowing: Mrs. J. L. Lee, first and Mrs:
Ivan Albaugh second prize on angel
food cake; Mrs. Chas. Odem, first and
Rachel Burns second on layer cake;
Miss Clara Bolibaugh first and Miss
Mary Schafer second on doughnuts;
Mrs. Annie Davis first and Mrs. John
Koontz second on cookies; Mrs. Guy
Hols first and Mrs. John Denning
second on pumpkin pie; Mrs. J. w.
Shahan first, Mrs. Joe Johnson sec.
ond, Maggie Hall third, Mrs. J. b.
Worrall fourth, and Mrs. w. E.. Cow.
den fifth prize on bread. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

DR.. Myerlys new treatment for con-
sumption is curing many cases in OF
tumwa and vicinity. Cases that were
down In bed now well. Investigate this.
then take this treatment for it is the
only one worth trying. Many cases
have been deluded into the belief that
all was being done that could be done
for them until the end. Remember it is
your life at stage, not the doctors
good will or pocket book.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
TILTED MAIDEN
SEEKS HEART BALM

West Union, Dec. 5.-Mjss Musa
Maud Morris of DEBORAH, began suit
against Ervine Margraff, young farm
er living near West Union, for $780,
900 damages for breach of promise.
Miss Morris was employed in West
Union for several months last winter,
and she alleges that on February Ii
Of this year she accepted Mr.. Mar
CRAFTS proposal Of marriage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
ALBA.

A number Of Monroe county farmers
are in attendance at the corn show
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
CONSUMPTION -.
CATARRH, CHRONIC DISEASES
DON'T BE DEEINED. "

There is cure for tuberculosis and
almost any chronic disease. Don't doc
tor month after month without some
proof of cure.
If you suffer from consumption
catarrh or any other chronic disease
investigate DR.. Myerly's methods. 1t
will cost you nothing to Investigate
and may save your life. He will examine
all cases free for next so days at his
office
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
OTTUMWAN ELECTED
COMMITTEE MEMBER

w. S. Russell of South Ottumwa
was elected a member Of the executive
committee of the Iowa Poultry asso-
citation at its meeting at Abba re-
Gently. Mr. Russell is one of the best
known poultry men in Iowa The an
nual meeting will be held at Sioux
City nooGSaber IA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
800 STUOENTSAT
SHORT COURSE
EXHIBITS AT EDDYVILLE COME
FROM DISTANT POINTS-SOME
s PRIZE WINNERS. -'"~

Eddyville, Dec. Sit is estimated
that over three hundred students are
attending the short course here this
week. F. F. Everett, secretary 1911
short course at Oskaloosa was visitor
Monday and entered some fine exhib-
its Of corn. Loren Perrin. secretary
Of Abba Farmers Institute was
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-02-24
FUNERAL SERVICES over maine VICTIMS
United States ard Cuba Arrange In
pressive Ceremonies for oispos-
ing Of the Dead.

Washington. - Impressive funeral
from the wreck of the battelship
Maine anc for the remains Of the bat
tleship itself have been arranged by
United States and Cuba.
Shortly after March 4 it is expected
the twisted mass which has lain four.
teen years in the Havana harbor mud
will be towed into the gulf and sunk.
The scout cruiser BirmingNA and the
arn1ored cruiser North CAD tha. with
the recovered skeletons aboard, will
convoy the Maine to its final resting
place.
AS the two cruisers take the wreck
out into the gulf the batteries of the
North Carolina will roar out a salute
of twenty-one guns The short bat
teries OF Cuba wUl'answer as the pro-
cession steams out to sea.
When deep water is reached crews
will be called to quarters, funeral
march viii be played, three volleys
will be fired and as all that is left
of the old Maine disappears bugler
will sound taps"
The North Carolina and the Birm-
ingham, with colors at haf-mast, will
steam away for Hampton Roads.
There the bodies of the sailors will be
transferred from the North Carolina
to the Birmingham, which will bring
them to Washington for burial in
Arlington National cemetery with mill.
tary honors.s
President Gomez has issued a decree
calling for elaborate ceremonies in
Havana as the ships leave the harbor.
Flags On all Cuban military posts and.
public buildings will fly at half-mast.
When the bodies were taken to the
North Carolina Saturday morning the
shore batteries began an all-day firing
OF cannon, which continued every thir.
ty minutes until sunset.
A guard of honor Of Cuban soldiers
and sailors watched over the bodies
while the ceremonies on shore were
IN progress.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-02-24
CAMDEN MISS
HELPED BY CARDU1
Miss Wilson Suffered for Nine
Years, but Finally Obtained
Relief BY Taking Cardui.

Camden, Miss.-"About fve years
ago." says Miss w. e. Wilson, Of this
place, II had to undergo an opera
tfon, and after that 1t hurt me to
stand on my feet or walk much.
had suffered, more or less, with
womanly troubles. for more than nine
years. and was very weak and nerv-
GUS.
AZ soon Is commenced to take
Cardui, felt better. Now ! am not
taking any medicine. for don't need
any.
Cardui has done me more GOOD
than anything I have ever taken. Il
II the grandest medicine for women
that was ever made"
This remarkable letter, from Q lady
who has actually tried Cardui, ought
surely to convince you Of the genuine
merit Of this successful medicine, and
induce you to give 1t . trial for your
own troubles.
Cardui is the ideal remedy for all
weak, suffering women. young or old.
Cardui acts specifically on the
womanly constitution, preventing m-
necessary pain, and building up
strength where it is most needed.
During the past 50 years It has prov
en- itself to be reliable remedy for
weak women. It has helped others,
and should certainly help you. At all
druggists. Try it.
N. R.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga, Tenn, for Special Instruc-
tions, and 64-page book, "Home Treat-
ment for Women" sent in plain wrap
per, ON request.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-02-24
THE DOCTOR HABIT
And How She overcame II.

When well selected food has helped
the honest physician place his patient
In sturdy health and free from the
doctor habit" it is q source of salts
faction to all parties. A Chicago womr
IN says:
I'VE have not had . doctor in the
house during all the years that We
have been using Grape-Nuts food. Be-
fore we began. however, We had the
doctor habit and scarcely week went
by without a call on our physician.
When our youngest boy arrived. 5
years ago, / was very much run down
and nervous, suffering from indiges-
ton and almost continuous headaches.
I was not able to attend to my ordinary
domestic duties and was SO nervous
that / could scarcely control myself.
Under advice I took to Grape-Nuts.
II am now, and have been ever since
we began to use Grape Nuts food, able
to do all my own work The dyspep-
sia, headaches, nervousness and rheu-
matism which used to drive me fairly
wild, have entirely disappeared.
my husband finds that in the night
work In which he is engaged, Grape
Nuts food supplies him the most whole
some, Strengthening and satisfying
lunch he ever took with him" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Read the little book, 1.-The Road to
Wellyille," in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above 1etters A new
one appeafs from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, and full Of humas
interest.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-02-24
4 VALUABLE SUGGESTION
IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE

It is now conceded by physicians
that the kidneys should have more at.
tention as they control the other or.
gans to a remarkable degree and do q
tremendous amount of work In remOv.
ing the poisons and waste matter
from the system by filtering the blood.
During the winter months especial
ly when we live an indoor life, the
kidneys should receive some assist.
ance when needed, as we take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich heavy food. thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than
Nature intended. Evidence OF kidney
trouble, such as lame back, inability
to hold urine. smarting or burning,
brick-dust or sediment, sallow COM
plexion. rheumatism, may be weak or
irregular heart action, warns you that
your kidneys require help immediate
~ to avoid more serious trouble.
An herbal medicine containing no
minerals or Opiates has the most heal
ing influence. An ideal herbal COM
pound that has had most remarkable
success as a kidney and bladder rem
edy is DR.. kilmer's Swamp-Root.
You may receive a sample bottle OF
Swamp Root by mail, absolutely free.
Address Dr. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham.
ton. N. T., and mention this paper.