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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
MASON CASE WAS
AN EXTRAVAGANCE
Cost Of Prosecuting Of Federal Officer
Was $4,000 and Judgment
Obtained Was S3O7.97.

Des Moines. Dec Self there are
persons in Iowa disposed to complain
because of waste of the money or the
taxpayers by reason of mismanage-
ment in state affairs they should make
a study Of federal government methods
as shown in the suit against Ed Ma
son, former clerk of the United States
courts. The legal department of The
government spent probably $50, 900 O.
more. making a case" against Mason
on an original claim Of $4,000. and
in the end got Judgment for $301.o7,
of which 5000 was not in controversy
at all, and the defendant won't admit
now owing even the s107. The case
illustrates how poorly some national
business is done. An Inspector Went
through the old papers and found that
receipts and vouchers way back TWEEN
ty and thirty years ago were not In the
files. Hence the conclusion was reach
ed that the clerk owed these sums.
Sut on the trial. Mason sent for the
litigants and one by one they denied
having any claim against him. One
man was brought from Chicago to
prove that Mason hadn't paid him 81
cents fee. The man declared he got
the 81 cents and remembered it be-
cause it was such small amount r.
1t was largely a case of carelessness
in bookkeeping, but instead of the fed
eral government making an effort to
arrive at a settlement a desperate ef-
fort was made to show up bad case
and it failed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
FARSON.

Ed Hawthorne of McCook, Neb.. who
has been visiting here left for his home
Thursday morning.
Roy Dickens Of Hedrick was a caller
in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dickey Of Mar
tinshurg attended the, Christmas pro-
gram at the Methodist church Tuesday
evening.
Clarence Davis, after few days
visit with his parents. has returned to
his school work at Anes.
Nathan Widner came back from FIX =
celsior Springs. Mo-. Sunday.
Bert Riley of near Cedar Rapids is
spending Christmas with his family.
R. l.. Scott of Plano, Ia, has been
visiting at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Chas. Baughn.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex. Hawthorne OF
Agency spent Christmas at this place.
Ed Davis who is engaged in school
work at st. Peters. Mimi. is spending
his vacation at home.
Ray Morrison is visiting for a few
days at keosauqua.
Oscar Sward left Wednesday for A
few days visit with relatives at Cam
bridge, Ill.
Miss Icel Woodruff who is attending
school in Des Mones is spending her
vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs.
S. f. Woodruff.
Mrs Albert Burke was q shopper in
Ottumwa Thursday.
Bert Morrison and family were Wis
ting in Bonapartn Christmas day.
Or. Jesse, Scott Of Seymour has been
visiting here for a few days.
Mrs. Wilbur Davis and children
spent Saturday and Sunday in Hedrick
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

sen, Of Davenport Mr.. Peterson
travelled the River-to-River road i.
Driving fifty miles an hour through
streets crowded with shoppers, Nc.
Clure, plotting an Oaklend roadster.
skidded around corners up to the Grand
hotel at Council Bluffs at Asst o'clock
In the afternoon There was not an
ounce of gasoline left in the tank and
the muffler was held wide open.
Half an hour later, at $3.50 o'clock,
Just as it was getting dark. Mr.. Peter
sen dashed up to the hotel at the
wheel Of the Pope Hartford. He had
driven daring race and had lost by a
margin so small that it scarcely could
be considered a defeat. Although dis
appoint !, he took his misfortune
gracefully. '. "--
There are no better roads anywhere
than along the Great White Way, ac-
cording to Mr.. Mcclure, who attributes
his victory to the excellent condition
of the highway that made possible un.
usual bursts Of speed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
DAVENPORT FIRM
WANTS A CHARTER
Big Manufacturing Concern Wants
Right to Form Holding Corn
pany-Busi~"~- Successful.

Des Moines, Dec. 30.,-The state Of
ficials will undoubtedly, in day or
two, grant authority to the Betten.
dorf company at Davenport, to reor-
ganize the business on the basis de-
sired, with a company of seven and a
half million dollars capital and an.
other company to hold the physical
property, the larger company to own
the capital stock ofrthe smaller as we'll
as to hold the good will and business.
The only question raised was as to
whether or not a holding company
can be organized in Iowa, or rather
whether one company can own and
hold the stock of another. But as mat
-. o. .--, U..., ,oAips,ny Owil1g an
other is not uncommon in this state,
and in cases like the Bettendorf case
it is not at all Objectionable.
The company has had an appraise-
ment made of its property by one OF
the recognized companies engaged in
the business of, appraisement and this
will be accepted by the council as evil
dence Of the possession of the physical
property as claimed, against which
stock is to issued. s..
The Bettendorf company has been
immensely profitable. according to the
showing made With an original is
sue of 100000 common stock and
100000 preferred stock the latter has
been paid off and the common stock
owns it all In five or six years over
s19G0O.000 of business has been done,
and the company has orders ahead for
1913 Of over fifteen million dollars. AS
the profit in the past has been nearly
twenty per cent on the volume Of bust
ness it can be seen that great bust
ness has been built up State officials
will do the right thing to encourage
expansion of such business. and ln-
der Iowa laws enacted in recent years
they are in position to give the kind
Of charter needed for such business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
WITHHELD NAME;
REFUSED LICENSE
Groon,.to-be Would Not Tell Clerk
Name Of Bride and Could Not
Secure Permit to Wed

Mason City, Dec. 3O.--It was a lone
gentleman who expected to spend 1t
as man and wife. A young gentleman
appeared before the clerk Of the courts
and asked for wedding license, hav-
ing the necessary witness along. The
clerk proceeded to issue the license &C.
cording to request. He finally asked
the name of the young lady, but when
it came to that part of the program
the young man baked and answered
back: That's telling" He thought the
clerk was foolHg him and rather than
divulge the name. which was neces-
sary in order to get license, he took
his witness and marched out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

the home of Mrs. Mitchell's parents
Dr. and Mrs. Holsclaw. .....
Miss Annie Morrison came from Des
Moines Wednesday morning to enjoy
the Christmas festivities at home.
John Manly and family have return
ed from Oklahoma to which place they
went several months ago that Mr..
Manly might enter the employ Of the
Lee Hine hardware company. The lat
ter was on the point Of selling and
Mr.. Manly returned to Abba
Dr. J. r. Gray of Moravia was the
guest of his brother Dr. S. r. Gray of
this city Wednesday,
Fred White Of Alliance. Nebr., spent
Christmas at the j. X. F. White home
Frank Hickenlooper of Waterloo is
the guest of relatives and friends in
this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
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ALEIA..

The contested seat on the county
board was taken up yesterday before
chairman steve Maddy. John r. Price.
GEORGE ". Dashiell and Holm \. Ab-
egglin are representing the republican
candidate J. A. McGiivrey. John Ullmm
the democratic candidate who was de-
clared elected last November has re-
tanned Fred Townsend, David Strict
and w. S. Fall. County auditor De-
Muth Is #cting as clerk and John
Cavanaush as taliff. Only the vote OF
ore precinct was finished yesterda y
and the case promises to be long
drawn out one.
w. A. Afford Of Smith Center Kan
sas was with relatives and friends here
the past two days. He was enroute to
New York City.
WIN Darby Of Fresno, Calf, is Wis
iting the parental Darby home during
the holidays. a...
Ralph Shearear OF Des Moines
spent Christmas day with his parents
at Abba.
Charles Mitchell and family Of Os-
Ealoosa were over Christmas guests at
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
GORDON LATHROP TO
GO TO WASHINGTON

Gordon Lathrop. at present EN-
ployed en- the Daily Review, has re-
ceived official notice that he will be
appointed as personal secretary to
Congressman-elect SAINT kirkpatrick
from the sixth district. Mr.. Lathrop
vas member Of the 1906 class of the
Ottumwa high school, Shortly after
'eaving school he went west where
he has spent the past four years. He
ras engaged in railroad and CONNER
cial telegraphy and has done consider
able newspaper work in various west
ern cities. His many friends are con-
graduating him on his success.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

mother, one brother Augustus Alfred
Teeter and one sister Mrs. Louisa Ras-
mus Of Fairfield, Ia, besides host OF
relatives and friends.
She united with the German Bap-
fist or Brethren church early in life
and lived a consistent Christian lire
until death. She was loved by all who
knew her and will be greatly missed in
the community. The funeral was held
from the home Dec. 6, 1912, conducted
by Rev. VIM. Glotfelty and assisted by
Rev. Rareic, both pastors of the Breth-
rem church. The nall bearers We're the
four sons and two oldest grandsons. In
terment in the Brethren cemetery two
and one half miles northeast Of County
lIine-Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
CHARLTON.

The remains Of Ira w. Willoughby,
formerly of this city, who was murder
ed in a mysterious manner IN Des
Moines Monday night were brought to
Charlton Tuesday night, and Wednes-
day at 1890 o'clock funeral services
were held at Melville's Undertaking
rarlors, after which the remains were
Inferred in the cemetery in English
township. Deceased wasAa son OF Mrs.
William Willoughby, ofThis city. His
father died a few years ago. He Is also
a brother to Grant and William Will
loughby of this place. He formerly
co,ducted blacksmith shop here and
will be well remembered. The partlcu-
lars leading up to the shooting are I'M
known An aged negro says he saw
Willougtlby and en- Italian peddier
called '"Dago Nick" talking together a
short time before the shooting, and just
after he entered his house he heard a
shot and ran to the door and saw VIII
loushLy fall. The murdered shot at the
negro when he opened the door, but d1d
rot hit him, and then ran away. Will
loughby died instantly. His tragic deatn
is a great shock to his relatives and
many friends here will extend sincere
sympathy.
Delbert J. Bowman and Miss Anna
Marie Young, both of Whitebreast
~,
this city at the NJ E. parsonage Tues
day afternoon Dec. "a, 1912 at O'Clock,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
f. F. IllgenF'-itZ. Only the Immediate
relatives were present. The groom is a
son Of Mrs. Matilda Bowman, and the
bride is q daughter of M. s. Young.
Roth come from good families and are
highly regar ded by all who know them
They will reside on q farm In White
breast township. large number OF
friends will extend congratulations and
&C. wishes
.lrs. II. l.. Bowen who has been In
the Methodist hospital in Des Moines
for several weeks was compelled to un-
derzo anotaer operation and her con-
dition is very critical. Her many
friends in this county are hoping for
her early recovery.
Cyril Haugh Of Burlington came
Yesterday for few days visit at the
home of his uncle Frank Hambsch.
Miss Ruth Schneider who is attend
ing college at Grlnnell and Raymond
Schneider, a student at Ames. are
spending the holidays here with their
ps rents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Schroeder
= Mrs. Dot CroWl and daughter Merle
went TO Alton yesterday to spend a
few. days with relatives.
MI. and Mrs. Reuben Martz Of St
Joe, formerly Of this city, are guests
of the formers parents Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Martz.
Mr., and Mrs VIM. Sellers left Tues
Tav evening for a visit in Des~Moines
Nth their daughters Mrs. Nellie Bunch
and Mrs. Beulah Drake.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
WOMAN ACCUSED
ATTORNEY OF LIE
When Lawyer Stated He Would be
Able to Show Threat on Life,
Defendant Shouted "Lie."

Council Bluffs. Dec. 30.-Mrs. Kate
Maloney, who is on trial for the MUIR
der Of her husband, yesterday created
dramatic scene when she rose from
her chair and characterized az a lie a
portion of the opening statement of
County Attorney Catell to the jury.
The prosecutor had just stated that
evidence would be introduced to show
that the woman had threatened her
husbands life
Mrs. Maloney jumped from her chair
and screamed That's a lie
The court admonished the woman to
remain silent, and instructed the
bailiff to remove her from the room il
she again interrupted the proceed
ings. r
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

family in F.ddyville Wednesday for
visit with Mrs. l.. A. Rowe.
Miss Bertha Werner who has en-
nloyment in a bank at Rockwell City
is enjoying two weeks vacation with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Wer-
ner.
Or. and Mrs. n. S. Bradf1eld are
spending the week with the latter's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. Bonham If
iEeokuk
A family reunion was held at the J
z. McCord home on Christmas day. The
sight children were present besides
the grandchildren and other relatives
making 80 who enjoyed an elegant din
ner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

was born eleven children. two dying in
infancy, Sander and Albert. Mr.. and
Mrs. Burgeson came to this county in
1859 and united with the Swedish
Lutheran church at Munterville, OF
which the deceased has been a member
ever since She leaves husband and
seven children, five sons and two
daughters, also four grandchildren, be-
sides great number of relatives and
friends. Services we're held at the
house Sunday Dec. Is at II o'clock,
conducted by Rev. n. Tillman, also at
the church at 2 O'Clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
JEFF SAYS:
WIS maxim q

| WIS maxim q
speech to a lot
guys today and l
sed, I'VE pals
who air agin the
commission plan
OF guvment air
not afraid to
trust the people
forever" A wise
guy butted in an
says, II wish
you'd start a
grocery store"
Now what did
he mean?
81 l4ippin cut
he sez he npEHr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
Card Of Thanks,

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors fer
their many acts OF kindness and sym
pathy during the illness and death Of
our beloved mother.
A. A. Teeter and family.
Geo. B. Teeter and family,
w. A. Teeter and family
d. A. Teeter Eva and Lizzie
Teeter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
Mrs. Christina Burae.on.

Mrs Christine Burgeson was born
Oct. II. 1916 in Italian Sweden and died
at her home Dec. 10, 1912 at the age of
sc years months and 2 days. In the
year 1869. Aug. =, she was married to
johannes Burgeson and to this union
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31

knowd that a doctor expected to be
paid-he jes' sposed they worked for
nothin -leastways he never paid EN-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-31
Aued Editor DEAD.

Little Sioux, Dec. 30.-Edltor ID. w.
Butts of the Little Sioux Independent
died here today He was 7S years OF
age.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Roy Happy.

Roy VIE is a happy man these
Gays In cause of his happiness
lies IN TIN fact that his wife
presented hN with a bouncing
BABY boy Tueaay morning. The
grandparents AID all connected
with the family AN elated by the
coming of the littl> chap and he
has a corps of retainers who will
anticipate his every wish
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
West Ward M. I. A.

Next Sunday evening in the
tabernacle j. w. Barton will
lecture to the Senior Glass of the
West Ward Young Mems Mutual.
His subject will be Training
and Organization of Farmers.
This is an interesting and in
structive subject and will be well
worth hearing. All young men
are invited to be present.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Party at E. B. DaIley's.

New Years afternoon a party
was held at f. B. Dalley's in
honor of the parents of himself
and wife. There were present a
large number of children and
grandchildren and all were treat
ed to an elegant dinner, the
lhalance of the time being spent
singing, and other forms of
ahNsement.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Mr., and Mrs. Edward Parry
Entertain.

Tuesday afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs, Edward Parry entertained
a number of relatives, old friends
and near neighbors at their resi-
dence.
The afternoon was spent in a
pleasant way in singing. social
chat and partaking of a sump-
mous supper.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

During the holidays there was
in evidence a large amount of
liquor. Where il came from hut
few know and they will not tell.
Nearly every day whisky TASKS
could be seen in out-of-the-way
places and even on the streets,
some of them without labels,
others with the words Witch
Hazel" ON them. First time the
editor of the Record ever knew
that this concoction was an
intoxicating beverage.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
A Serenade.

The Record force was pleasant
ly serenaded last Tuesday by
Evelyn Parry. He called in with
his violin and RECALLED our ears
with some very "ear-splitting"
discords on that much abused in
strument. However. Evelyn's
intentions were good. and as
such were accepted with thanks.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Received Presents
Worth While.

Two men in Cedar have re-
ceived presents lately that are
worth while, they are Edwin
Smith and DOC" Smith. The
formers wife presented him last
week with a beautiful baby girl
and the latter's wife gave him
Tuesday night a lovely boy. All
concerned are rejoicing and re-
ceiving the congratulations of
their friends.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
AN srnss IN The Rseora.

Homemade things are often
the best, Especially is this true
OF the homemade man.
The man with his all invested
in mining stocks is seldom in a
position 10 leSt on his ore.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Does your subscription expire
the first of this year? If so please
renew. You know you want
your home paper to come regular
ly, and renewal will insure
this.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

The Cedar City Drug Store
passed out to their patrons last
week a large quantity of very
neat Islanders.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

The Mutual organizations will
have a basket ball team soon and
II is the intention to defeat any
and all such teams in the Stake.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Utah's Junior Senator May
Ascend Supreme Bench.

Judge Hook Of Kansas and
Senator Sutherland Of Utah are
the two men whom the President
is most seriously considering for
the United States supreme court
vacancy, and that Oklahoma and
Nebraska are joining in protests
to the President against Judge
Hook, show the matter to be by
no means settled and that Senat-
or Sutherland may be chosen.
If President Taft should finally
select the Utah senator he will
have justified his own reputation
as a Judge Of men. will have
maintained the high standard
which he has constantly kept in
mind in making appointments to
the federal bench, and will con-
fer a high honor upon the state
of Utah. The qualifications of
Senator Sutherland for the
position are unquestioned, as he
has frequently demonstrated
during his tenure as senator that
he is a lawyer of high ability, a
serious and thoughtful student,
with tendencies neither reactions
airy nor radical.
A lawyer himself, member
of the judiciary for some years,
endowed with the judicial tenn
permanent, Mr.. Taft has taken
deeper interest and given more
thought to his nominations to the
bench than to any others of the
duties which his high position
force upon him. He considers it
necessary that a federal judge,
and certainly a member of the
supreme tribunal, shall be of the
happy medium which neither
refuses to progress nor accepts
the fads of the day sas the per-
manent principles of the future.
The President desires that men,
bers of the supreme court shall
be emineatlx safe and sane.
neither carried away by the
3passions Of the hour. nor so con-
n tracted by tradition that they
are not responsive to modern
thought and advancement.
While the appointment of
Senator Sutherland might result
in a special session of the present
Legislature to choose his success
or, the honor which would accrue
to this state in the event of his
selection by the President won d
be well worth the demands
Especial session would make upon
the state treasury. Reelected
to the Senate by the Legislature
which convened in January of
1911, one year ago. five years
and two months of his term are
left to be served. The power to
appoint his successor is lodged in
the governor, such appointment
being effective only. however,
until the next regular session of
the Legislature, when an election
would -s-syaeld to fill the unex-
pircd terra,
In view Of the fact that the
present Legislature chose Mr..
Sutherland to succeed himself
and that it is still the regularly
constituted legislative body of
the state, it might easily happen
that it be called into special
session to choose his successor;
such action by the Legislature
would dispose of the question I'M
til the end of the term for which
Mr.. Sutherland was originally
elected, until March 4, 1917.
If President Taft desires an
able lawyer, a conservative jurist
for the present supreme court
vacancy, he can do no better than
I,,,,,,D MI, ,y~,Ox sarctc,.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Mrs. Sarah A. Bulloch enter
tanned the old and new Stake
Boards Of the Y. L. M. l. A. at
her home Wednesday afternoon
Mt a KensinRton.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Here's wishing the new city
admin'si o most pleasant
and successful year. best luck
and good wishes.
The Cedar City Drug Store.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

"a Gilded Fool" by the Paro-
wan dramatic troupe next Satur-
day night. In the Ward Hall.
Don't forget.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05
Write il 1912.

Miss Hilma Mailman left asst
Friday for Salt Lake City, where
she expects to spend the next
three months.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Tomorrow night at the Ward
Hall, "a Gilded Fool" by the
Parowan Dramatic Company.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Mayor Uric will have TO select
several good men to fill the APP
pointivc offices, This will have
TO be done by the first of Febru-
airy, and it is to be hoped that
he will be able TO secure men who
will do their duty regardless of
adverse criticism.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Next week the Normal students
will arrive TO again take up their
studies. and consequently the
town will take on a livlier APP
pearance.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Remember the married peo-
pies dance next Tuesday night
at the Ward Hall.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

The cold snap we have had is
the longest on record for the
past twenty years.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. "Davy" Mathe-
son of Parowan are here visiting
with friends and relatives.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

VIM. II. Adair, the Equitable
Loan man. will have Offices in
connection with M. II. Daley &
Sons In the bank building.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1912-01-05

Nothing much doing at the
stores since the holidays are
past.