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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
KATHERINE WRITES AGAIN.

Dear Juniors:
1 thought I would write letter to
the Junior page again. l wrote once
before and received a valentaine post
card
I go to school part of the time. My
studies are reading, history, arithmetic,
writing. grammar, physiology, geog-
raphy and spelling. l am in the sixth
grade.
I am a girl ten years old. have two
sisters and a brother Their names are
Ray, Edna and Mabel. Ray is II years
old. Edna is 8 and Mabel is 6.
Katherine Maurer, age 10,
Batavia, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
Florence's in Batavia. had good
time while there.

On Saturday my cousins Mamie
Charley and Gerald Maring, my sister
Maude and went to Bernhart to see
my cousin VERNE Kitchen. We
stayed over night there and on Sun.
day afternoon VERNE and her husband
took us back to my aunts. ~
On Monday evening Mamie, Maude
and went to a house there in town
and when we started home the buggy
upset the horse Runaway, but not
other house and broke the fence down.
On Tuesday my uncle Jim came to
Batavia and Maude and went out to
grandpa's with him.
We, Pearl Miller, Maude and went
down to my Aunt Nell's. We were
down there on Saturday and Pearl
called us and told us that grandma had
gotten home and wanted us to come
and see her. We went up there then.
While down to grandpa's we also
went down toEthel Gillaspie. We
also got acquainted with the Teeter
girls. Well as told you how I spent
my vacation last year, l will now tell
you how expect to spend my vacation
this year, which Is from the eighth of
May until in September.
I don't know much about cooking
but I am trying to learn. 1 know how
to make bread now. I am also going
to pick berries but don't suppose that
that will be much pleasure. don't
know as 1 have never picked berries
before. Although I do think it is
pleasure to cook, also intend to
make visit or two this summer.
From a Daily Junior,
&c.,. Mabel Skirvin, age IA.
Agency a.. R. R. No. 1.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
GLEN AND RoVs PETS.

Dear Juniors-I never have written
a letter before. Roy and I are going
to school. Our teachers name Is
Leila Sanders. like her fine. have
seven studies, arithmetic, language.
reading, geography, writing, history,
and spelling. We have five more weeks
Of school.
will be glad when lis out.
have four sisters and one brother.
We have a little mule. It's name is
Jenny and a dog named Kid. We
have thirty.six little pigs and one Of
them is a pet. We have one calf
Mamma has one hundred and TWEEN.
ty-f1ve chickens.
- Glen Warning, age 10,
Pulaski, Ia, r. r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08

five girls. Elva was 10 years old. She
told them to go out to the garden ana
play and she would come and tell them
when to come into the house. So the
girls and boys went out and played
several games and then Elva's mamma
called them and served ice cream, cake,
pie and cookies. They were then all
seated and pretty post cards were
given. Elva got bracelet, ring, some
ribbons and some handkerchiefs for
her birthday present.
Her mamma and papa got her the
ring and bracelet and the guests got
her the handkerchiefs and ribbons.
I would like to exchange postcards
with some of the Juniors
Sarah Snow,
Belknap, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
JESSIE'S BIRTHDA YJULY 9.

Dear Editor:
AS have never written to the Cour-
Ter before l thought I, would write a
letter.
I live three quarters of a mile west
Of Highland Center.
I go to school at Highland Center.
My teachers name was Lena BottOr1f.
Our school was out May II.
I have one sister and one brother,
Matte age II and Glenn, age 5.
My birthday is 9th of July.
Jessie Weaver, age 9.
Hedrick, Ia, r. No. 5.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
ELVA'S PARTY.

Once upon a time there was little
girl whose name was ETva. Her mamma
told her to go over to the neighbor's
house and stay until $3.50 o'clock So
Elva's mamma combed Elva's hair and
changed her dress and told her to go
and be sure and start at $50. Elva's
mamma cleaned the house and invited
ten little girls and boys. five boys and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
WHEN THE CLOCK LADY'S WISH
CAME TRUE

"Oh, dear, sighed the beautiful clock
lady, placing the huge trumpet once
more to her lips and blowing six
times, "I'm so tired
You're no tireder than I am" re
torted the little cupid below her, pull
ing, tugging at the stout rope Of the
bell. .,
AS she pulled the rope, the deep,
meaning notes rolled forth as
thunder and mingling with these came
the sounds of the clock lady's trumpet.
my, that's quite a task" exclaimed
the clock lady Grossly, Ito blow that
horrid copper trumpet every hour III
be glad when I'm dead The clock
lady was soon lost in meditation,
thinking, dreaming and signing to her.
self.
Dear me-" she at last cried out Il
wish that the clock could talk"
"Why, I think it talks all the time.
returned the cupid lightly, Just
listen"
Listening. they heard distinctly the
tick, tick, took Of the huge old clock,
sixty times a minute.
"That isn't talking" the clock lady
Cr1eQ lTrlLdDly.
But look at her." cried the cupid
In low, awed voice. And looking at
the clock the clock lady really saw
her hands move in quick, nervous
way. Listen" cupid again cried, she
is talking with her hands" And watch
ing her closely, cupid who knew the
mute language, interpreted this much.
Quick! our years are numbered. we
must 70 slower or we will die before
our time" All the time the clocks
hands were going slower, slower, un-
til at last, horrors! she gave quick
jerk and completely stopped.
The cupid was spellbound, and be-
ing so frightened and weak, she fell
pulling the rope. The bell commenced
to cry out in an anguished voice and
then the clock lady, all the while ap-
pearing as if dead, recovered from her
fainting spell and gave one feeble blow
of her trumpet and then tainted again,
her beautiful tresses floating In the
breeze.
Watts der matter wild dat clock.
anyway" growled stout Dutchman
cycling the ever before faithful clock
with an unpleasant eye.
The workmen hurrying to the old
church tower, upon examining the
clock discovered that one Of the
springs was broken.
THAT clock has run fer nigh fifty
years without stoppin',' one Of the
men said to the Dutchman. ut was all
worn out 1t needed rest" he added
bound to defend the bell clock from
any unjust remarks.
But as for the bell clock lady, we'll
it was as the clock had said. "Her
years we're numbered But the clock
made a mistake in thinking that in
order to live longer, she would go
slower, for when she did she stopped
completely. However. the bell clock
lady's wish came true that she wished
she'd die AS for the cupid, he never
again of course was able to pull the
bell rope and lastly never again was
the BELLS wondrous notes heard by the
people-never again.
The wind now means through the
old church tower which had formerly
been occupied by the huge bell clock,
as if moaning for the beautiful lady
who had before so YEARLY sat upon
the bell clock blowing her trumpet
every hour.
If any of you Juniors desire to
know more about this beautiful clock
lady you may write me and I'll give
you full information concerning this
most wonderful specimen Of art
Your Junior,
Vida Wahle, aged IA,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
SOME UNUSUAL STORIES.

rverv once in a while some Junior
urites what might be termed an I'M
usual story. Well, in order TO en-
oourape this pleasant feature OF the
Junior we have decided to give prizes
For such stories. These stories must De
= tale of actual happenings, not an
imaginary story.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
FOR THE CHILDREN

and gone to sleep In the camp doc,
when the next he knew was an awfu
pain and then blackness until he saw
Lloyd's white face bent over him.
When they reached home Lloyd re-
ceived gold medal for his bravery
which he kept all his life among M
treasures.
Ruth Goltry. Age 10.
Route No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
AGNES AND HER FRIENDS.

Dear Juniors:
This will be the third time I have
written to the Courier Junior.
I have three dolls. Their names are
Mabel, Elizabeth and Nettie.
I am in the first reader. Some of my
friends are Christina and Nettie Wag-
ner, Florence Crabb and Loretta Lar
kin and Agnes Larkin.
Agnes Huffman, age 7,
Chillicothe, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING CO..
OTTUMWA. IOWA.
MATILDA OEvEREAUx
EDITOR.
soME MORE SHORT STORIES.

near Junior: We want SONG more
short stories and we want the juniors
tn select their own subjects for this
contest We will give ten prizes TOR
the ten best stories sent IN on VI w.
fore June 10. The last prizes we eave
for the short story contest were ooAes
Of beautiful writing paper. rms time
va will give something just as NICE
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
~,zEs NOT ACKNOWLEDGED.

We wish the Juniors TO Wnoni
hava. sent prizes recently Woulo
80, nice letters telling what to 40
when one receives a gl1t: ,a1i
prize winners have forgotten ~ 49,
ia whether or not they received .ne 80
rewards. We Will announce tne NAM a.ar w.
the prize winner tn the vacation s'oiS
contest next week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
COUNTRY AROUND NY HOME.

All the land around my home is roll
ing. Fields of wheat, corn, oats and
other grains may be found but corn is
the chief crop. Cattle and hogs are
being made fat for market with corn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
STILL SEND POST CARDS.

We want the Juniors to continue 10
write letters to the Junior and to each
other through the Junior page. we
hava some splendid stories today. we
will send out post caros 10 al 'ne
writers whenever their let'eis ~
stories appear. ..r.:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08

run away with all speed had not the
form put out a hand in supplicating
gesture to her. Then a voice, speak
Ing very bad English, asked for as
sistance. 0.
Concluded Next Weekly
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-08
A Maid OF
Colonial
Times

The Prince family lived on the edge
OF the great S-sen Wilderness-green
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
CAPTAIN LUND IS
NOW MAJOR LUND
Office is An Elective One and Comes
to Mr.. Lund as a Well De-
served Honor.

AT the recent election held in the
ranks of the. Iowa National Guard,
Captain Lund of the local company
c was made a major of the seth
regiment. His friends here as well
as elsewhere in the state will be
glad to congratulate him upon these
new and we'll deserved military laur-
els. Captain Lund has been active
in military circles for a number of
years and has always proven him
self an energetic and effective Of
ficer and we predict for him sue
cessfh performance of duties in this
new Office. The very fact that it i1
an elective one is strong proof of
his recognized ability and popular
ity among the rank and file of the
regiment. ~a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
HON. GEO. v. CLARKE
NEXT SATURDAY
Republican Candidate for Governor
of Iowa Will Speak at
Court House,

Hon. Geo. w. Clarke of Abel,
lieutenant governor and republican
nominee for governor, will speak in
this city next Saturday night at the
court house. Mr., Clarke is one OF
the strong men of the state. He has
made creditable record as an official
and is said to be good orator. Turn
out and hear him at the court house
Saturday night, then give your sup
port to the man whom you feel will
best serve the interests of the people
of Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15

Leona Call as chairman of the Loan
Fund department., which seeks to aid
needy students in their endeavors
to secure a higher education, will
present the report of that commit
tee for the year. The chairman Of
the National Committee of Home
Economics will speak on the FEAST
bility of teaching domestic science
in all of the schools. A symposium
on Civic Improvement and the rela-
tion of club women to this work
will be an interesting feature of the
program. Mrs. Homer A. Miller of
Des Moines, state president of the
federation, will also be present and
speak All meetings will be held
in the Universalist church of Boone.
Friday noon luncheon will be served
to the ladies by the City Federation
at Hotel Hoist.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
DATE FOR DAVID
BISPHAM FIXED
Great Baritone viii Give Recital on
Friday, November 18th, in
Opera House.

After period of anxious waiting
the management of the artist course
of concerts is able today to announce
November 18th as the date for the
first number of the great course and
David Bispham as the artist. AS is
to be expected, Mr.. Bispham, the
distinguished advocate of singing
operas and all in English, will rem
der in Webster City an English pro-
gram. BY special request he will
also read one number to an accom-
paniment by his pianist. Owing to
many obstacles in getting just the
right sequence in the seasons per-
formances, coupon tickets will be a
little late in Issuing but your name,
subscribed at Teed's or w. H. Cooks
or sent in by postal, will assure yo,
season ticket at least while they
last. ''r' r5'~
The second event in the course
will be the grand opera, "The Secret
of Susanne," by artists of the Chi
cago Grand Opera Company on the
evening Of December 3rd. Edward
Baxter Perry, the internationally ia
nous pianist and lecture-recitalist
appears on December 18th. Probab-
ly as late as March an organ event
will be arranged for with DR.. Fred
erick Rogers, formerly of London,
England, who will play upon the
new Methodist organ. Should this
prove impractical a musical of an
other character will be substituted,
an entertainment of strictly first
class order and international repu-
tation. -rF.s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Lost His Shoe.

O. X. Herald, the genial agent
for the Northwestern, is in receipt
OF letter today from a gentleman
in Algona complaining that Web
ster City man stole one of his shoes.
The affair happened in this way:
The gentleman from Aigona and two
Webster City men We're travelling
together to Cedar Rapids, one OF the
Webster City gentlemen occupying
the berth above the Algona citizen.
In some way when morning came
the latter found that his friend
above had departed, leaving him In
possession of one Of his own shoes
and another odd boot. He has moth
ing to complain of in the fit but be-
ing somewhat fastidious, he likes TO
have his shoes match, 50 If the Web
ster City gentleman would like to
trade back he can do so by leaving
the odd shoe at the Northwestern
station and receive his own property
in return.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
AUTO RACER
BROUGHT HOME
Marion Arnold, Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Arnold Of This City,
Injured in Race in Ma
son City.
S IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Hurt in Automobile Race at Cerr0
Gordo County Fair-Pro-
fessional Racer

Marion Arnold, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Arnold, who reside near
the Mason school house east of the
city, was brought here last evening
after lying in the hospital at Mason
City for the past four weeks, as 4
result of an auto accident. Mr.. Arm.
old is suffering with concession OF
the brain and though much improc-
ed in the past few days is still In a
very serious condition.
The accident occurred at the Ger,
ro-Gordo county fair held in Mason
City four weeks ago. Mr.. Arnold,
who is one of the fearless western
race drivers, was entered in an event
with several other professional
speeders At the start the local man
held a place near the lead but when
near the finish one of his wheels
was smashed, causing the car to turn
turtle and hurting the driver into
the air Arnold was picked up from
the ground apparently dead and
rushed to the hospital in Mason
City. Though still alive it was
thought he was fatally hurt. How
ever, since that time Mr.. Arnold has
steadily improved. Yesterday he
was brought home and taken from
the depot to the Arnold home last
night in an ambulance.
Mr. Arnold is considered one OF
the cleverest auto drivers in the
west. Several years ago he entered
into the business and had driven
many races in and around Chicago.
Some weeks ago a combination of
auto racers, called the Flying
Squad" and consisting Of Cheney.
Tanner and Arnold, came to this
state and entered races at county
fairs in different cities. AT present
the members of the squad are in
hospitals or are suffering from injur-
les received in their business. Tan
ner is in a hospital in Minnesota,
fatally injured from race held In
Red Wing, that state Cheney Is
also in a hospital suffering from in
juries that may cause his retirement
from the racing business, and Mr.,
Arnold may never be able to re-en-
ter the profession again
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
ID0INCS OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Grand Jury is Organized With Ed
- Peterson as Foreman
p" May Adjourn Today.

The case of J. l.. Kamrar VS.. John
Butler was commenced this morning
and is now occupying the attention
of the court. This is an actioi
brought to GUST Mr.. Butler from the
possession of lot or lots on cas-!
Bank street now occupied by Butte.
as home.
The grand jury was organized
yesterday, with Ed Peterson fore.
man and r. G. Remley clerk. The
jury is composed of Ed Peterson. A
J. Kahl, G. C.. Jaycox, VIM. Gerber,
N. j. Nelson, E. p. Anderson, w. E.
Pettinger. They expect to complete
their work this afternoon and ad-
journ.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Married in Kansas.

The following item from Kansas
City will be OF interest to many
Webster City people: Miss Mabel
Clare Pittman, youngest daughter of
Mary F. Pittman, 2S4S Harrison
street. Kansas City. Mo-, and Mr..
Elvin A. Young, of the editorial staff
of the Kansas City Journal, were
married Thursday, October 8, at
Leavenworth, Kansas. They will be
at home after Octobef Is at Maple
Hall, 917 Forest avenue, Kansas
City" The groom is son of Mr..
and Mrs. F. d. Young Of this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
ROOSEVELT WILL
Be Laid UP 10 DAYS
That is the Judgment of Chicago
Physicians-Hurt Worse
Than Supposed.

Chicago, Oct. Is, 2 p. m.-While
Col. Roosevelt's condition is not SER
ious it is more serious than was sup
posed last night soon after the
shooting. The bullet has not yet
been removed, but has been located
1t is in the right breast and fort
unately did not penetrate the lung,
Attending physicians and surgeons
say the colonel will be laid up ten
days, but that no serious results are
expected. OF course there is always
danger of blood poisoning or other
complications in such cases. a..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Adjourned Meeting.

An adjourned meeting of the
council was held at the city hal
this morning In connection with the
curb and gutter work now finish ed
in the paving district. City CLERK
Smock was instructed to prepare the
waivers for the signature of the
property owners on the streets
where curb and gutter work has
been done who must sign before
November 10, should they desire to
take advantage of the seven year
payment plan. The waivers will be
in readiness at the city clerks office
In few days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Social Affairs
A FRUIT SHOWER.

Miss Margie Murphy entertained
a company of friends at her home
last evening at a prenuptial shower
in honor of Miss Gladys Smith. The
dinner tables were beautifully decor
ated with white carnations and
brides roses which were also given
as favors. After the serving of the
elaborate dinner the evening hours
were spent in delightfully."- inform
al way. By way of surprise the
guest of honor was presented with a
large basket of canned fruit with
which to furnish her table during
the winter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
DISTRICT MEETING
OF FEDERATED CLUBS
Held in Boone Friday, Oct. 18th
Mrs. F. E. Whitley is District
Chairman.

A number of delegates from the
local clubs have. been chosen to at
tend the district meeting of the fed
Grated clubs of the tenth district
which will be held in Boone on FRI
day, October 18th. This district is
the largest In the state, fourteen
counties being included in its bor-
ders. Delegates from the various
clubs will be formally received by
the members of the Outlook club. as
sisted by the City Federation at Ho-
tel Hoist on the evening of October
18th. Local delegates will leave on
the afternoon train Thursday in or
der to be present at this reception
and meet the club women from 9TH
err cities in the district. a very large
attendance Is expected as each club
is entitled to two representatives.
Mrs. F. E. Whitley Of this city is
the able chairman of the district and
most interesting and profitable
program has been prepared for the
occasion. Among the topics which
will claim the attention OF the wom-
en- are civic improvement, changes
in modern education, particularly
along the lines Of the development
of the rural school and the teaching
Of domestic science in the public
schools, public health and other mat
tiers pertaining to the general hap
piness of every community. Miss
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postoffice for the week ending
Oct. Is, 1912:
c. d. Arnold. NV
David AltyZer
George Adkins. 80
Will Davis.
c. c. Egley.
AL Muir Capacciola Gueseppa.
James McKenna
Miss Ida Mallang. 4
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.. Smith.
E. r. Smith.
Mrs. John Smith.
Mrs. Callie Warren.
Miss Merith Wilson.
If not called for in two weeks
will be sent to dead letter Office
Washington. d. C.
R. G. Clark, p. n.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Elsie E. Fowler and hush to A
r. Gardiner--wd--tract commencing
SO feet south of ne corner lot IL
blk II, McV. & T. addition. -
$500.
B. c. Mason and VT to A. J. Hos
5, blk 10, Park addi-
ton. w. C.-$5O.00.
A. ]. Hosford and VT to Geo. A.
Rowe-wd--lots and S, blk 10,
Park addition, w. C.--S300.00.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-15
Taken to Cherokee.

Prof. Carl Nelson of Jewell, band
instructor, was before the board OF
insane commissioners Saturday and
upon examination was adjudged to
be of unsound mind and was taken
to Cherokee by Sheriff Brown for
treatment. Mr.. Nelson is in poor
health and it is thought rest. quiet
and proper care will restore him to
his normal condition.