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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
APPANOOSE COURT
OPENS OCT. ~

Centerville, Oct. 23.-Only few
more cases were filed In the clerks
office the last day of filing to get on
the docket for the term Of court open
ing Oct. a.
Elenora Belle Turnbull brings suit
against John j. Sales to have the sale
of her home set aside. 1t is charged
that the sale was made under misrep-
reservations as to the value of the
property and less price was paid
than should have been. This Is her
home and all the property she has and
without 1t she would be deprived Of a
main reliance for the future.
The Western Newspaper Union
brings foreclosure proceedings against
A. r. Scott Of Mystic, for printing Of
fee material sold last January on
which it is claimed payments have not
been made. The amount claimed Is
S173.41. .r
Rebecca Elliott sues Mrs. z. A.
Hawn for $500 damages for breach OF
contract to rent hotel property.
Fred Buckmaster asks for a d.
vorce from Nettie Buckmaster, alleg-
ing that she has grown cold and cruel
towards him, no longer loves him, says
she is done with him, and destroys his
home happiness. ~ ~
John A. Thompson is held on action
in justice court for alleged breaking
and entering the Hanson garage at
Moulton. 49,.
The Collins Oil Co. appeals from
Judgment in case of Dave Bromberg
against 1t. re-
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METHODIST MINISTER
TAKES OUT PAPERS

washington, Oct. 23.-The Rev.
Richard Taliesin Richards, pastor of
the Methodist church at Iowa City. was
In Washington yesterday taking out
his second papers for naturalization az
an American citizen. He is native
Welshman and is relative OF Hum
pllrey Richards OF Washington. His
first papers were taken out at Iowa
City, but as Washington was more
convenient place for certain witnesses
the second ones are being secured
here. Mr.. Richards was accompanied
by his father, John Richards, r. L.
Richards, cashier of the bank at Cot
ter, and HUMPHREY Richards.
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WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR HER PICTURE

Cedar Rapids, Oct. ga pamphlet
showing the picture of a beautiful
young woman with pretty set of
teeth on one page and on the reverse
the same young woman with poor
molars has been paraded daily before
the eyes of twelve men, the Jurors
hearing the evidence In the district
court Of Miss Bessie Hoffman, stem
ographer Of Waterloo, against DR.. w.
K. Harmon, local dentist.
Miss Hoffman, pretty young wom-
an Of twenty, with wealth OF wavy
hair and a set of pearly teeth, Is seek
ing to recover $4,000 damages from
DR.. Harmon as a result of the publica-
ton of her picture in his advertising
pamphlet. 1t Is said that 10000 of
these pamphlets were sent out,
Miss Hoffman and Mrs. Mcdonald,
daughter of DR.. Harmon, were girl
friends and the two families were
brought frequently together. The
Hoffmans and Harmons visited back
and forth. One night, so it is alleged,
Miss Hoffman was at the home of DR..
Harmon, when he asked for her pic
ture, saying that he would like to have
It showing her beautiful set of teeth.
The defense claims she consented to
give him the photograph, knowing
what use would be made Of it. The
plaintiff admits giving her consent,
but denies she had any knowledge that
it was to be used as it was in the PAM
phlet. 1t is claimed that DR.. Harmon
had two pictures made for ! his PAM
phlet. -
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.SULzER FAILS TO
PAY HIS LAWYERS
COUNSEL FOR DEPosED GOVERN.
OR LOOKING 70 STATE FOR
PROFESSIONAL FEES.

Albany, N. Y, Oct 23.-Unless a
special bill is introduced in the legis-
lature for the payment Of the fees Of
William Suffers counsel, they prob
ably will not receive q cent for their
work. Nor will they take the initiar
tive in having such bill introduced,
Judge D. Cady Herrick said today.
1--WE shall not ask the state to pay
u.s." he said, NOR do we expect any
pay from Mr.. Sulzer. He has not paid
us anything and we shall not ask him
for a cent. II the state feels that It
does not want US to be In its debt,
and any legislature voluntarily intro
duces bill granting US = tee, we shall
not oppose It,"
The Judge said he spoke not only
for himself but for all of the former
governors counsellors.
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''FAINTING BERTHA" ..
PLANS TO REFORM

Hastings, Neb., Oct. S.-"Fainting
Bertha" Leibke, completed here today
a two year sentence for shoplifting,
and was released from. the d criminal
insane ward Of the state sse hospital,
where she was brought after spending
a short time at the state penitentiary
at Lincoln. '
Miss Lfebke, who gained notoriety Of
a criminal character along with her
name by her fainting spells, declares
she has reformed, and is to be mar
ried shortly. She says she is to be on
probation for thirty days, however.
She declined to give the name Of her
future husband.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
WOMEN UNITE TO
FIGHT LIVING COST
THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSEWIVES
PLAN TO CUT MIDDLE
MANS PROFITS.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 23.-Philadel'
ganized yesterday to fight the high
cost Of living by cutting out the mid.
dleman's profits Leaders In the
movement promise that the price of
meat, butter and eggs will be reduced
10 to 20 per cent below current rates.
The housewives under the leadership
of Mrs. VIM. B. Derr, who conducted
the egg crusade here last winter,
agreed to give their patronage to the
butchers who are forming to buy beef
directly from the producers.
Efforts are being made to enroll six
thousand butchers in the organization
which proposes to buy beef directly
from Argentina and eggs and butter
from western diaries and creameries.
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TRYING TO SHOW
THAW IS insane
LAWYERS IN NEW YORK TRYING
TO PREVENT INDICTMENT ON
CONSPIRACY CHARGE.

New York, Oct. ga blanket ,
indictment charging Harry K.
Thaw and four others with con-
spiracy In connection with his
escape from the Matteawan hos
pital for the criminal insane In
August last, was returned by the
grand Jury here this afternoon. It
will be used as weapon by VIII
liam Travers Jerome In his efforts
to extradite rhaw from New
Hampshire. ... 49,.
New York, Oct. 23.-Twenty wit
nesses were under subpoena to testify
before the supreme court grand jury
which met today for an investigation
of the charges Of conspiracy In con-
nection with the escape Of Harry K.
Thaw from the state hospital for Grim
iilal insane at Matteawan on August
II. Former District Attorney William
T. Jerome was designated by Attorney
General Carmody to present the evil
dence.
The witnesses summoned we're resi-
dents of Matteawan and New YORK
through whom Mr.. Jerome hoped to
show a conspiracy existed.
Counsel for Thaw, on the other hand
were prepared to make strenuous ef-
forts to prevent an indictment on the
ground that he Is insane and therefore
cannot be called to trial. This stand
will be taken on the basis of Justice
seabury's recent ruling that Thaw
was an insane person. when called
as a witness in, the recent investiga-
ton of charges against John N. Anhut.
John Collins, proprietor Of an Eighth
avenue garage, was one Of the first
witnesses to appear. Collins, It was
said, was asked about the renting OF
the black machine in which Thaw
made his dash for liberty.
The Duchess county grand jury, In
which Matteawan Is situated, failed to
return an indictment against Thaw for
and an indictment is sought
here as a weapon in the fight to extra
dite him from New Hampshire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Consumption

Eighteen months ago DR.. Myerly an.
nounced treatment for consumption
that has resulted in larger per cent
Of cures than any other known treat
ment. While he does not claim a cure
for all stages of the disease there are
many cases In this community that
owe their lives to this treatment. A
few who are now in good health the
attending physicians claimed could not
possibly live more thai, few weeks
DR.. Myerly treats all chronic dis
eases of men and women. He is always
willing to give aid and advice to any
sufferer who, has failed to find relief
elsewhere, at his Offices.
119 e. Main Street. opposite the S
and 10 cent stores. Hours 9 to s. Of
fee closed Sundays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
EMPRESS WILL AID
FIGHT ON PLAGUE

Berlin. Oct. 23.-The German EN-.
press attended the formal opening OF
the International tuberculosis confer.
ence here today. Delegates from
twenty-five nations were present. Her
majesty, in accepting designation as
a patroness of the conference said,
"she was intensely interested in the
endeavors to combat the scourge of
tuberculosis"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
THE BLOOMFIELD REVIVAL.

Bloomfield, Oct 23.-The revival ef-
fort at the Christian church is pro-
crossing very nicely under the preach
ing of Rev. Purdy and singing Of Mr..
Millsap fairly good. The sermon
Tuesday night was preached from
Acts 3:19. Rev. Purdy is rapid and
forceful talker and holds the attention
OF his audience quite we'll
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MOTT At U. OF |. APRIL "a.

wv ~ q vt u NJ NJ 20 - Z
Iowa City, Oct. 23.-John r. Mott
will spend April "a, % and 26 at the
University of Iowa. Among all the
leaders who are endeavoring today to
bring practical application Of spirit
ual teaching into everyday life, Mr..
Mott stands at the head. He Is
known the world over. The Univers-
ity of Iowa is the only educational In
stitution in this section of the United
States at which Mr.. Mott will speak.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
BEATTY FARM OF 3O6
ACRES BRINGS $4,000

Abba, Oct. 23.-The E. G.. Beatty 306
acre farm southwest Of Abba, was sold
yesterday to A. G.. Stone OF Lovilia for
the consideration Of nearly $4,000.
Just few days ago farm of 100 acres
near Moravia was sold to Jesse Lucas
of Lovilia The consideration was S.
400. A number of smaller sales Of Mon
roe county land have just been reported
thus giving proof that land in southern
Iowa is much in demand this fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
ORGANIZE ATHLETIC
CLUB AT HJJMESTON

HumestOn, Oct. "a number OF
young men met at the Presbyterian
and organized the Humeston athletic
church and organized the Humeston
athletic association. A. E. Taylor is
president of the new organization. r..
o. Wood is vice president and Arthur
Edwards is secretary and treasurer.
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WHOLE CREW DROWNED.

Helsingfors, Finland, Oct. 23.-Forty
sailors and passengers on board the
Finnish steamer West Kusten were
drowned today when the vessel struck
reef near Vasa in the gulf of Bothnia
and went down. None were rescued.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Drs. Myerly 4 kreul
Have Always Given Their
Patients q Square Deal

That is why the larger part of their
practice Is coming from families they
worked for, years ago. Yesterday
they removed the diseased tonsils and
adenoids for Elsie Watson, of Stock
port. The parents brought this case
over 60 miles because they knew the
work would be done right and they
would not be held up for the same.
DR.. Myerly Is not CRATER. His treat
ment for
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25

Applicants must have reached their
eighteenth but not their thirty-fifth
birthday on the date Of the examina-
ton, must measure at least feet 5
inches in height, without boots or.
shoes, and must weigh at least $50
pounds In ordinary clothing, without
ovsrooat or hat.
As the eligible register for railway
mail clerk for the states and territory
for which this examination is to be
held has been depleted, the opportun-,
tiles for appointment Of qualified per-
sons are excellent. vsyrt5e es54 ~ 49, 4
This examination Is open to all men
who are citizens Of the United States
and who meet the requirements.
Persons who meet the requirements
and desire this examination should at
once apply to the United States civil
service commission, Washington, D. c..
or to the secretary OF the board Of
United States civil service examiners.
1T any place at which this examina-
ton IL to be held, for application form
304. No application Will be accented
unless properly executed including
the medical certificate, and ffad with
the commission at Washington in time
to arrange for the examination at the
place selected by the applicant. In
applying for this examination the Ell,
act title as given 1t the head Of this
announcement should be used. Z
Issued October 10, 1913. II
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
ASKS AID OF JAPS
AGAINST THE U.S.A.
MAN WANTED IN BOSTON FOR
ABDUCTION DOES NOT WANT
TO BE RETURNED.

Toxic, Oct. 23.--John Ellis business
manager of the Japan Advertiser. ar
rested here October 10 on requisition
from the American ambassador for al
legged perjury, today issued an appeal
from prison asking Japan not to deliver
him to the United States, and stating
that he desired to become Japanese
citizen. Ellis is wanted in Boston Tor
the alleged abduction Of his daughter
and for contempt of court. He SAID IN
his appeal that he is victim OF con-
spiracy to obtain possession OF MS
daughter who was awarded by the Bos-
ton courts to his wife after their
separation. He has never commltteo
perjury, he vowed.
The United States government op-
posed the admission Of Ellis to bail.
John Ellis was formerly clergyman,
telegraph operator and broker.
After separation from his wife he took
an office as broker in a back bay motel
at Boston. About a year ago he TOOK
his daughter out for walk and disap'
peared. Mrs, Ellis traced the couple
to Japan through moving pictures.
Abduction Is not an extraditable Of
tense and for this reason the Amerl-
can ambassador asked for the arrest
of Ellis on a perjury charge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25

Mrs. Clarence H. Eddy returned this
morning to her home In Quasqueton
after visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Will sedore, southeast Of the
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Mouth BREATHING, Snorfno

In children Is usually caused BY adj
enoid growths in the post nasal cav.
tiles which interfere with normal
breathing. If not removed they cause
catarrh and lung trouble and often
shorten life. Their thorough removal
is an operation requiring both skill
and experience. II not done properly
they soon return.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Catarrh and LunU
Diseases

has resulted In many cures. Not TEN.
porary benefit but many cases treated
8 and 10 years ago have shown no
sign of return. BY modern and i'm.
proved methods he accomlishes more
In one or two months now than could
be accomplished in 10 or IL months a
fau voaro 400 ~.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
WILL HOLD QUIZ
/. FOR MAIL CLERKS
AN EXAMINATION FOR RAILWAY
SERVICE TO De HELD IN OF.
TuMvvA NOVEMBER 10.

The United States civil service com.
mission announces an open cOmpeti.
tive examination for railway mail
clerk, for men only, on November 10,
1913, at All places at which city deliv-
cry has been established In the states
OF Arizona, Florida, Iowa, louisiana,
Montana, Mississippi, Nevada, North
Carolina. South Carolina, Virginia,
Wyoming, and at Honolulu, Hawaii.
From the register Of eliSibles resulting
from this examination certification
Will be made to NIL vacancies AZ they
may occur In this position in the states
and territory named above at 5000 per
annum, unless it IL found to be in the
interest Of the service to MI any vac
ancy by Reinstatement, transfer, or
promotion. p,
Only persons who are actual bona
fids residents Of the states and terri
tory named above will b admitted to
this examination.
Competitors will be examined in the
following subjects, which will have the
relative weights Indicated:
Subjects. Weights.
1--spelling GO words Of more than
average difhculty) ......... 10
tion, multiplication and divis
ionof whole numbers and COM
mon and decimal fractions. 20
3-Letter writing "a letter of not
less than $50 words on some
subject OF general interest.
Competitors may select either
Of two subjects given) ..... 20
4-Penmanship (the legibilty, rap
Idly, neatness, general APP
pearance. ETC., of the COMPETE
tors handwriting in subject
Of copying from plain copy. 20
Copying from plain copy "a
simple test in copying accur-
ately In the competitors hand
writing few printed lines).. 20
GEOGRAPHY Of the United States
Questions relating to bound
aries Of states, and to capitals,
largest cities, rivers and other
bodies Of water and location
by states OF prominent cities,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
A FriuhtfuI Experience

with biliousness, malaria and consti-
patton, is quickly overcome by taking
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Only 25c.
For sale by yes5 druggist.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29
RESPONSE IS QUICK
IN M|SS0ULA
SYMPATHETIC CITIZENS SEND
SUBSTANTIAL HELP TO THE
FLOOD SUFFERERS.

Ready response vas made by SYM
pathetic citizens of Missoula yester-
day. to the. call for help for the
stricken people in Ohio and Indiana.
The American Red Cross society is
recognized as the organization best
able to handle relief funds in time Of
public disaster and the Montana board
of the society received a large amount
of money yesterday donated by rich
and poor, old and young, all alike
eager to help as far as possible to al
leviate the terrible suffering of the
victims of fire and flood. In Mis-
soula, F. S. Lusk is the member of
the Montana board authorized to re-
ceive donations to the Red Cross So
cietv. Since Mr.. Lusk is absent from
the city, the. other officials of the First
National bank took the matter in
charge yesterday and forwarded such
funds as Were brought in. When the
bank closed yesterday afternoon the
list stood: .. ]. Donohue company,
$42.5o; Wolf and Ryman, $50; George
B. Conway, $40; Nita Earle, SIS; A. ].
Gibson, IS; J. H. Inch, IS; Z. A. New
Ion, IS; Mrs. Jessie Keller, IS; Dave
Won Blaricon, SO; the total being
s147.5o.
A message came to local railway Of
ficials yesterday from Traffic Man
Woodwork of the Northern Pa
cific railway at st. Paul, saying that
owing to disturbed conditions of trans
portatiOn it would be impracticable to
ship supplies into the devastated sec
ton. Relief must be given imlne-
and it should be sent in the
form of money for the purchase of
nearer to point of need.
Further contributions will be re-
ceived at the First National bank to-
day and forwarded at once to the
headqua tiers of the American Red
Cross ietY. r. A. Newton, cashier
or the bank has the matter in charge.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29

Women's Christian association. and
then go to their ranch near Camas for
the summer
The 10-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Sherris of South Fifth street west,
broke his arm Thursday, while en-
gagged in a friendly wrestling match
at the Willard school. The injury
was just at the. elbow and will be
difficult to heal.
Aksel jaeger of Roman applied yes
terday for homestead entry on 1891
southwest quarter of section 81, town
ship 81 north, range 81 west, and lot
2, section !, township 90 north, range
% west. The application was re-
jected.
Christine Mielke of Dixon applied
yesterday for homestead entry on so
acres in unit &C." the northwest quar-
ter of the southwest quarter of sec
ton % and the northeast quarter of
the southeast quarter of section %,
township 10 north, range II west. The
application was suspended.
Christian f. Peterson of Roman APP
Piled yesterday for homestead entry
on so acres including the south half
of the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter and the northeast quar-
ter of the southeast quarter OF sec
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29
CLOSE SHORT COURSE
FOR FOREST RANGERS

The forest rangers who have been
attending the short course in forestry
offered by the university, completed
the course yesterday. The men will
return to their respective forests in
Montana, Idaho, North Dakota and
Minnesota. This course is given f.
foresters and all Others who care to
attend. The men from the forests
under the jurisdiction of District No.
! of the forest service comprised most
of the membership Of the forestry
class. The number enrolled this year
was small but the students and the
professors concerned with the course
We're all pleased with the progress
made. This completes the fourth
year of the short course in forestry at
the University Of Montana.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29
FROM DECISION
Of SUPERINTENDENT

A notice of appeal from the decision
Of County Superintendent Edna Rein
hard in regard to the creation of a
new school district by the division of
the Arlee district, was received by the
county commissioners yesterday. The
appeal is signed by Il persons, all resi-
dents of Ariee. The county commits
~sioneTs are asked to set a date for a
hearing. Some action will be taken
concerning the petition, probably, at
the regular meeting of the board next
Monday.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29

A Cold, La Grippe, Then Pneumonia
Is too often the fatal sequence. La
Grippe coughs hang on, weaken the
system, and lower the vital resist
ence. r.. G. Collins, postmaster. Bar
negat, N. j., writes: Il was troubled
with a severe La Grippe cough which
completely exhausted me. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound soon
stopped the coughing spells entirely.
1t can't be beat" Missoula Drug Co.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29

The complete figures showing the
number of persons allowed to vote at
the coming school election. to he held
Saturday, April 3, have just been pre-
pared by Registry Clerk Jack Harrah.
These show the total number who will
be allowed to cast ballots and also the
number of qualified voters in each
precinct. There are but four voting
precincts in school district No. /.
These comprise the city of Missoula,
the Rattlesnake section and Pattee
Canyon
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29
ST. REGIS MILL OPENS
APRIL | FOR LONG RUN

F. II. Mitchell, foreman of the A. C.
M. company's logging camps that sup
ply h big mill at st. Regis, was in
the city yesterday after loggers for
the camps in the woods. He stated
that the st. Regis mill would start on
April | and that neXt Monday the log
ging train would be. started hauling
logs to the mill from Ashmond. There
will be full crews both at the mill and
in the woods and a long run is an
ticipated.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-03-29
BRISK REGISTRATION
IS REPORTED
COUNT OF VOTERS WHO MAY
CAST BALLOT AT SCHOOL
ELECTION Is COMPLETE.
THE NOMINEES.

The time limit for the filing of
nominations for school trustees to
he voted upon at the school cleo
ton Saturday, April 5, expired
Yesterday. Clerk NJ. R. Harden
burgh announced the candidates as
follows: DR.. S. II. Mccall, DR.. ].
P. Rowe, George Bomgardner
James Brown. Martha Plassman
and Mrs. Freeman. These names
will appear upon the official bal
lot for school election, two trus-
tees to be elected from the num-
Der.
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ton II, township 10 north, range 20
west. The application wa sus-
pended.
The Missoula Trust and Savings
bank will move quarters before long
into the building just across the street,
now occupied by the Wheeldon-Rossi
company. The change of location is
only temporary, during the two
months or so hat will be required for
r~emodeling h present home of the
bank.