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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
cApELL,s BROTHER DIES.
Former Cttun1wan,, Dropped Dead at
Home in Rrasher Falls, N. ~
III Was Old Soldier


Va Was Old Soldier.
W. H. Capell, brother OF G: F: Cap
ell CT this city, died suddenly in
Brasher Fails. n. Y, on January H.
Mr.. Capell formerly lived in Ottumwa
coming here with his brother George
In 1869. The following account of his
-aeath was contained in an eastern
paper: ~
Our village was thrown into great
sorrow and surprise on wednesday
morning wheR--th word went tortn
that ". H. Capell was no more. After
eating his breakfast he went TO the
postoffice for the morning mail ana
dropped dead there. He had been on
the street the day before and In TACT
every day and this sudden taking ON
could not. be realized at first. Ills
wife and he went to spend Inanks'
giving with their son and wife at Can:
astota and finding her sons wife Ill
Mrs. Capell remainded to care 1or hel
ard Just reached home the next morn
inc accompanied by her son and Wl1e'
which was sad home coming indeed
Harvey was 6S years OF age ana was
bern in Parishville, but came mere
when quite young and has spent the
most of his days here where he con-
Quoted sash and door factory. he
was a prominent Mason and was sec
rotary of the lodge for 80 years. also
veteran of the civil war, enlisted IN
Company B. 9Th Regiment OF the N.
Y. Heavy Artillery and was one OF cur
most popular and highly esteemed
citizens appreciated and respected ~
all, not only here but by his large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintance IN
the surrounding country. He was an
exemplary husband and father. He
leaves beside his wife, three sons,
George of Winthrop, Fred n, OF this
place, and Elmer of Canastota, the
daughter Gladys Of this place, two sis
tiers, Mrs. D. N. Richardson of Win
tfrop and Mrs. Martha Taylor of this
place, one brother George of OttumWa,
Iowa. r....s.. ..
His funeral was held at the Presby-
terrain church, Saturday, Rev. Brown
fficiating, and was one of the largest
held at this church in many years, at
tended by friends from all the sur
rounding county, although the weather
was SO inclement. There, were beau
tiful floral designs and cut flowers
from friends in different towns, also
from the Masonic fraternity, and vet
Grams of the civil war. Thus ends
another life and another warning to be
ready for roll call and shows us that
the death messenger comes to us like
thief in the night and may God grant
we will be ready. The Masonic order
and the G. A. r. attended in body.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
DIES MONIES LIFE
SOLD TO NATIONAL

Des Moines Jan. 24.-The sale of
the Des Moinesl Life Insurance Co., to
the National Life Insurance Co., of
Chicago, was formally announced to-
day. Stockholders Of the Des Moines
Life Insurance here last night ratified
the contract made between the offic-
ials of the two companies transferring
the business of the Des Moines COM
pany to the Chicago concern. The
reinsurance contract merges the two
companies.
The National Life Insurance Co.. is
said to have paid approximately $780,
900 for the majority stock Of the local
company of which G.. E. Rawson was
president.
Officers Of the two companies were
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25


meal scientific fact that the aldheaded always
which
to offendth
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25

in conference several hours yesterday
in the office of Gov. Carroll. Later
the governor and attorney general APP
proved the contract and the merger
was announced. The deal is said to
have been pending for several months.
President Rawson who has been in ill
health for several months, will retire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
aorning with his gun and two dogs,

morning with his gun and two dogs,
he had gone hunting. 1t seems that he
had been on the brush heap soaring
out the rabbits, had become un-
steady and with his left hand an the
muzzle had stood the gun on the
brush to steady himself. By some
means the gun exploded and killed
him. The load entered his body at the
lower edge of the heart and ranged up
ward. His left hand was terribly
powder burned His clothing caught
fire and the smoke attracted atten-
ton which led to the discovery of his
body One Of his faithful dogs was
by kim.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
TWO WOMEN ON
LIBRARY BOARD

Bloomfield, jan 24.-James Dunn,
IS. F. Mcconnell, A. G. Sax, Mrs. O. D.
Wray, o. o. Hayes, Major Doke. H. G.
Taylor, Mrs. w. ]. Steckel and Prof
III. G.. Brown have been named by
Mayor Leach as library trustees. The
council directs that Ave be men and
four women.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
OFFICERS OF ALBA
FAIR REELECTED

Abba, Jan. 24.-The Monroe county
fair association held its first meeting
for 1912, Tuesday afternoon and re-
elected the 1911 officers. The man.
agement of last year proved so sue
cessful that the association decided
to leave it in the same hands another
twelve months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25

home here Monday, was sent to his
former home at Macon, ILL., today toy
burial. Mr.. Dewey was one OF the
most prominent men in The comHun-
ity and was reputed to be wealthy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
Won WARDLOW DEATH
WAS ACCIDENTAL

Bloomfield, Jan. 24.-The funeral Of
Earl Won Wardlow was held Tuesday
afternoon at his home near Stiles, the
Rev. Downer officiating. Burial in
the Stiles cemetery.
The dead body of Earl Won Ward.
low, IA years of age, was found on a
brush pile near his home. Monday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25

full of with the mental vigor of churn and
shining dome that never grows anything but fresh
change of skull caps. Some men grow bald in early
youth and waste their substance in hair tonics and
danruff coming home to the bosom of their fam
lilies with barber shop flavor that makes the gas
flicker while others put anything their hair but
a derby hat and through fe's changeful scenes
bearing close resemblance to fern. It is
very aggrayatng thing to man with porcelain
rookery hear reproachul comments his headpiece
from wife who sails around town in an assortment OF
bright hair to which she total stranger only
few days before The baldheaded man is shining
mark for the predatory fly which loves to congregae on
his knob and hold gentle converse. Some men become
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
CITY Of Des Moines Defendant.

aDes Moines, Jan. 24.-The city OF
Des Moines has been made defend.
ent in a suit by the Welsrach Street
Lighting Co., of Chicago, which claims
that $2S, 200. 20 is due on light con.
tract.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25

Milton Dewey Buried at Macon. !.
Milford, Jan. 24.-The body OF Mil
ton s. Dewey. president of the Mil.
ford National bank, who died at his
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
departed residents are declared to be

frequent.
A ghost is said to appear each night
at or near the home of William Hoeck,
three miles west OF here. Strang rap
pings. poundings and noises are heard
nightly, and no solution OF the phen-
omenon has been found.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25

Mrs. B. H. Hendershott and son
Randolph, 1155 Elm street are the
guests of relatives in Fairfield today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
Bancroft Ghosts ~ Scare people.

CNItITUft SsFTUSIS " 0VdTN rOPISs
Bancroft, jan 24.-Mysterious visits
from q spirit world are said to be
causing CONSERVATION among the com.
munity just west Of Bancroft, and UNI
explained and weird manifestations Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-25
walk Sketches
By Howard L. Ram
BADNESS.

a break
prevalent in
kitchen
Sutherland Sisters
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Change Of Policy by Justice cIalk.

Greensboro, 20 Judge Walter
Clark of Raleigh, one of the CAN
didates for the senatorisl nomina.
tion in the November primary.
spent today in Greensboro aud
while here announcsl defnate
change of policy IF campaign.
Judge CLARK added shat he ex-
peoted to make as many speeches
as possible from nov on until the
Supreme Court convened in Sep
tember. He said that no Dsmo-
crat shall be left without an IN.
derstanding of what the election
Of each candidate means.
He declared that it " ou'd be
deplorable after the election of q
progressive President to have a
re,actionsry Senate and that
North Carolina ought not to con-
tribute anything to such q result
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Crimson CIovsf tie Best Winter Crep.

l commenced sowing crimson
clover three years ago. First
year l was too late sowing, did
fairly we'll; second year, sowed
in corn and narrowed in with six.
tooth cultivator tie first of Au.
gust, with out fertilizer. January
following covered over with stable
manure. The growth was fine.
Moved when in bloom. moving
one day and rsking the next day.
Let lay in the windrows one day
then hauled to the barn, about
five loads per acre. then turn.
I'D land, worked it in corn, max.
ing the best corn ever raised on
this land. Cultivated it lev u
and sowed it in clover when laid.
by. Again the clover 10 half that
high Low, and as thick as it can
stand ready t. com mencs feeding
on. I also am s5wi"g it with
oats making ex,ellent hay, I
have found that nothing will beat
crimson clover for hay, saying
nothing about the condition 1T
puts the land in for the following
crop.--A. G WHITE. in Progress
sive Farmer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Democrats Select Their Headquaf ers.

Nv York, July 26 The D,mo-
cratic national committee selected
headquarters today in the new
Fifth Avenne building at Twenty.
third street and Fifth avenue :.
Rooms wers taken on the fifth
floor and the oommittee will meet
there Monday when plans for sc-
lively starting tha campaign will
bs put under way.
Tide Fifth Avenue building
stands on the site occupied for
many years by the Fifth Avenue
hotel, famous fer it's "amen cor.
ner" and as the mecca of Repub-
lioan politicians during the life
time of the lste Senator Thom 10
9. Plats.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
4 New Cotton Picker.

There 10 no end cf cotton pick
ers these days, but about the most
promising, to our mind, is the
"Appleby," q two-horse machine,
weighing about 1900 pounds and
operated by one man. Expert
ments indicate that this machine
will have q wide field of ussfal-
ness. Of course, we would ad-
wise no one to Luy one of thase
machines without thorough in
vestigation, but we believe cotton
growers should keep an eve on it
and other mechanical cOttou
pickers. The cotton picker 10
bound to come Progressive Far
mer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Editors Elaci Officers and Adjourn.

Morehead City, July 25 Tho
business session of the North
Carolina Press Association closed
today, but the members will in.
vestigate the advantages of the
inland waterway camel tomor-
row, going to Newbern. This
morning a business session was
held aud James II. Cline of The
Asheville Citizen was unanimous
ly elected president. Secretary
J. R. Sheriff. was reelected for
the twenty-fifth time, and this
year will round out a service to
the association of q quarter Of q
century.
The other officials elected were {:
Vice president, w. O. Ham,
mer of Asheboro; A. J Corner of
Rich Square. and D. L St. Clair
of Sanford. secretary and
treasurer; historian, II. B De-
priest of Shabby; orator, J. B.
Farriss of High Point. poet.
Howard A. Banks of Hickory.
Executive committee. II. A Lon
don, Plttsboro; R. R. Clark
Statewide; n. B. Vlrner Lex.
iugton; R. N. Philips. Greens.
boro; D. T. Ed wards. Klnsson.-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
STATE OF OH1,. City IF
To1nn.. InnAn G0I1Nry oe

STATE OF OHI). CITY IF
TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY "
Frank J. Cheney makes oath
that he is senior partner of the
firm of F. J. Cheney & Go doing
business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catsrrh
that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Oatarrh Cure.
FRANK. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed in my presence, this 9th
day of Decem ber, A. D 1885
A. w. GLEASON.
(SeAL) NoTARY PUBLIC.
Hall's Catarrh Cure 10 taken in.
tsrnally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials
tree.
f. J. CHENEY & Co Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c. .
Take Hairs Family Pills for
constipation.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
rIaiI Carriers viii Fly

This Is an age of great discover.
les Progress rides on the air.
8 on we may see Uncle Sans
mail carriers flying in all direo
tions, transp ,rtlng mail. People
take a wonderful interest IN q dis.
covery that benefits them. That's
why DR., Kings New Discovery
far Coughs, Colds and other threat
AID lung diseases is the most pop
ular medicine in America. "It
cured me of a dreadful cough. !"
writes Mrs. J. F DAVIS. stickney
Corner, Me-, latter DOCTORS treat
ment and sll other remedies had
failed" For coughs, colds OF
any bronchial affection it's un.
equsled. Price 800 and 800.
Trial bottle free at all druggists
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
EXCISE TAX BILL PASSES SENATE.
The Democrats Stick It to The Newspapers.
Cant Keep from Playing The Donkey.

Washington July 26 Demo
Gratis and Progressives united again
10 the Senate tonight, and by a
vote of S6 to 18 passed the Demo-
cratic excise tax bill, extending
the presnt tax OH corporations,
to the business of individuals, pri-
vat3 firms and co.partnsrships.
Attached to the measure, also by
by the aid Of the Republican votes
we're amendments for the repeal
of the Canadian reclIrosity law
and the fixing f 81 psr ton tariff
on priat paper; and for che sstab'
lishment of a permanent non-par-
tisan tariff commission.
The second days victory for
the Democratic-Progressive COM
binati IN come after . debate lack
ing in interest. The passage of
the excise bill beca me certain ear
ly in the day. and the Republican
leaders ffered little opposition to
it. Senator Borah, III q fight to
have his income tax bill substitute
cd for the "tax on business lost
by a vote of 88 to %.
The Democratic majority stood
almost solidly against any change
in the House bill that would
threaten it's defeat. They de.
clared the "tax on business" was
clearly constitutional. while an in
come tax law had once been held
unconstitutional, by the Supreme
Court. aud might again suffer
that fate, until the States ratisfy
the amendment to the Federal
constitution.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
The Boosty Booster.

Boost. boost you sap-hesdsd hen,
Make the nois7 of a mule. not
men;
Tell all within your narrow space
That, like ell fast men, you'll
disgrace
Aud drive to want any old place.
If men of quieter, more sober
mean.
Don't with you agree, show not
your spleen
And with avarioe turn with envy
green,
For boosting is the prcdigs' 8
dream.
Ii may be alright for q Texas
mule
TO raise \ rough houas and act q
fool;
But If some ore does not agree
with you,
ls's no reason why all should not
have their due.
This, an era for the sway of
Lralns,
Notof y e.hunt,fs rattlii & chains,
Mt OF vandal b ,rd.s CT, ssinR
plains,
Nor yet of hraylnp asses with hot.
air schemes,
Contentm ut ii, a cottage IS sub
lime
Compared with the rip-roaring,
fraiu-storm kind,
And - hG y lily Tor dime,
For 'hlch tn Cd Pr gress,
M g NJ men swine
Y-s hoe st. boost, boost all the
time,
rhs chi-f erd of man 10 to gain
dina.
Or squeal like pig, if you're
that kind.
Boosters may come aud boosters
will 90,
And mush room growths make
quite show,
But still there are some who real.
ly do know,
That all true progress makes haste
slow .-Ooerinsky.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Design Accepted tot Horne Monument 10
Women.

The design for the monument to
Nor.h Carolina Women Of the
Confederacy, to be given by Col.
Ashley Horne to the State, has
been selected. 1t is the design
showing the figure of a Southern
woman and Southern youth 81
central figures. The other de-
sign offered was that of q South.
ern woman with q Southern maid.
en- beside hsr, both designs being
by Augustus Lukeman, seleoted
some time ag, as the sculptor for
she monument.
The idealized Southern woman
md grandson are TO be posed Oh
massive granite base on either
side # which will be in bas relief
figures illustrating the going forth
IF the Southern men to WAT with
,he blessings Of the heroic women,
and the return of the war.worn
rsmnant to wasted homes and
,eart-broken wives and daughters.
There will be q paved square
extending from the rear of the
monument to the curb about ID
feet, the paved court beirg about
80 feet long, Seats will be ar.
ranged at either end. There will
bs prlvst hedge at the back and
two sides.
The monument will have a
plac. in Capitol square facing the
main entrance to the new State
building for the erection of which
Colonel Horne is chairman of the
building commission.
II Is expected that the monu-
nent will be in place within q
ear.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Millions OF Red Cross Seals For 1912.

Ssventy-fve million Red Cross
seals are now being printed for
the holiday sale of these anti-tu-
berculosis stickers in 1912. The
National Association for the Stu
dy and Prevention of Tuberculo-
sis, which in cooperating with
she American Red Gross will con.
duct the sale, makes this an
nouncement today and states fur
ther that the outlook this year is
bright for q larger sale than ever
before.
The seal this year is said to be
the best of its kind that the Red
Cross has ever issued. The de-
sign 10 IN three colors, red. green,
and gray. A Santa Claus head in
the three colors is shown in the
center surrounded by holly
wreaths. In each corner is q
email red cross. The seal bears
the greeting "Merry Christmas.
Happy New Year, American Red
Cross. 1912"
The campaign for selling Red
Cross eeals will be oarfied on in
practically every state aud terri
try in the United States, and
even in Porto Rico. the Canal
2 Zone. Hawaii and Philippine L.
lands. No loss than 100000 vol.
unteer agents, including depart.
msns. drug aud other kinds of
stores, motion picture theaters,
individuals. and there, will be
engaged in the work. Before the
sale is completed, it is expected
that at least 100, 600, 900 seals will
have been printed and distributed,
besides several million posters,
display cards, and other forms of
advertising literature.
Last year over 100000 seals
we're sold; in 1910, ever 8l,OO0,.
600; in 1909. about 25. 900 GOO ;
aud 10 1908, the first year Of the
sale only l8 500, 900. In all, the
sale in the four years has realized
nearly 81. 600, 600 for the anti.tu-
berculosis CO mpaIgn, since all of
the monsy from this movement
goes for the prevention of con-
sumption.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
The Choice of q Husband

is too Important matter for
woman to be Handicapped by
weakness. bad blood or foul
breath. Avoid these killh pes by
taking DR.. Kings Life Pills
New strength. fine compile xion.
pure breath. cheerful spirits.
things that vim men-follow their
use. Easy, safe, sure. 200 at ell
druggists.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Aeavy Rains DO Great Damage.

Pittsburg, July 25.-When
dawn spread its slight ever west
srn Pennsy.'vanis, eastern Ohio
and west Virginia this morning
it revealed to thousands of food
sufferers ar expsnse of disolation
touched here and there with ugly
shadows of tremendous financial
loss and heavy death toll. EARLY
today there had been received in
Pittsburg reports that. If verified !,
will bring the total death list in
the thrae tide-smittsn states up
to three score.
The roll of fatalities early to.
day was:
Uniontown. Pa ID drowned
Smock, Pa. located in Red
Stone valley, ID reported drown
ed,
Grindstone, Pa, ~ minners re-.
ported drowned.
At Wheeling. W. ", 8 drswned
At Lemont, Pa four miners
reported drowned.
At Ellenwood, Pa, II. L.
KiLg, wife and child drowned.
At New Martinsville, six re.
ported drowned.
Monogsh, W. Va, two drowned.
Fairmont w. Va, two drowned.
OF this list of 81 fatalities it
has been possible to account de.
anitely for %. Those who are
at Uniont; WI, Wheeling, Ellen.
wood, Fairmont aud Aonougah.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Two Of THE ALIENS CONVICTED.
Three More TO be Tried and Two Not Yet
CAUGHT,

Caught.
Wytheville. Va. July 27.-
Claude Allen, one of the Hillsville
outlaws, wss today convicted of
murder in the fret degree for the
killing of Commonwealth At.
torney William NJ. Foster At "a
former trial he VAS found guilty
ct murder in the second degree
for the killing of Judge Thornton
l.. Massie.
lie II the second one of the Al
lei clsn to be convicted Of frat
degree murder, his father, Floyd
Allen, being ths other.
Wbeu he learned thaa he must
pay the penalty for his crime in
the electric chair, the pr souer
broke down and wept bitterly. as
did also his fianoea who was with
him in the court room. 1t was
the fist time he had displayed
she least sign of emotion since
bis trial began.
While the jury was considering
Its verdict, Sidna Edwards and
Victor and Fri,l Allen were
brought into the court rom in
order that a motion might be
made for change of venue. On
motion OF the Z ,mmonwealth q
venire Of seventy.ive will be
summoned frl M Bedford county
for the next trial. The Common.
wealth also wished to have the
three remaining cases cons ,lida.
ted, bus the defense would net
agree. and it was decided to try
friel Allen next. The trial will
begin August ID aud will be on
the indictment charging the mur-
der of William M. Foster, the
same indictment upon which
Claude and Floyd Alien have been
found guilty of first degree mur.
der.
Sentence was not passed on
Claude Allen in order that he
might testify in the other cases.
The man hunters who have been
searching for Sidna Allen ard
Wesley Edwards slncs the Hills.
vile court room tragedy March
IA. last. have demanded and re-
ceived q settlement from the
State cf Virginia for their ser
vices.
For weeks the detectives scous-
ed the mountains Of Carroll coun.
ty at great cost raiding numer-
ous houses watching the m5ve-
ments of individuals, searching
caves. and doing all thinge else
that are done by the successful
man.hunter. Bases of operation
were established and maintained
at heavy cost. Sidns Edwards
was the first of the gang to sur
render. Claude Swanson Allen
surrendered at polns of 4 gun,
aud Fsiel rurrendered at his
fathers homa. where he had re.
turned i'll and hungry after roam.
i 6 through the mountains for
many days
But Sidna Allen and Wesley
Edwards are still at large, and
despite inquiries mads in every
part of the country. no defn:t,
clue seems to have been cbtained.
The fugitives have been reported
from almost every part Of the
country, ba5 ln spite Ut tni.,
May of the residents If Carroll
county are firm in the belief that
the two men 80 much wanted are
still hiding in the mountains of
Carroll county. -
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1912-07-31
Farmers Institutes.

Farmers institutes will be held
next month in Rowan as follows:
Rockwell, Friday, August 2.
China Grove, Saturday, Au-
gust 8.
Mt. Ulls. Thursday, August g.
Woodlaaf, Tuesday. August IL.