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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-31

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-Lots
IL and IL, block H. in Dixieland.
corner Of 4th avenue anc Park
street: 100x145 feet. Address p
o. Box 254, Barlow, Fla. 764
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-31
TOR SALE-Corner lot, 200 feet
from Lake Morton. Seventeen large
grapefruit and orange trees. 1925.
One third cash, balance eighteen
months. Box 62S, Lakeland. r.
TOR SALE-On easy terms. or will
rent, hve-room bungalow Just west
Of Florida avenue In Dixieland;
east front; electric lights and city
water. D. H. Sloan. 749

FOR SALE-One scholarship to Bag
we'll Business College, Atlanta,
Ca. cheap. Address A., Box 269,
:, Lakeland, Fla. 75s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
VISITS IN IOWA;
AWAY 80 YEARS

Centerville, Aug. ,1S.-Mrs. J. B. Nor
ris is having as her guest for few
days an old time friend and school
mate, Mrs. J. A. Thomas of Guthrie,
Okla, but formerly of Davis county. Ia.
Many will remember her by the name
Of Harriet Veach, oldest daguhter OF
]. NJ. Veach, who lived for over thirty
years on his farm eight miles east OF
Mouton Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Thomas
are having an enjoyable time talking
over the happenings Of fifty years ago
and more, for Mr.. White, father OF
Mrs Morris, moved to the Veach
neighborhood, as 1t was then called. IN
1857 and when the two ladies were
brides, one Of two years, the other.
Mrs Thomas, Of less than a year. When
the war Of the rebellion called the boys
to take up arms and go help Uncle
Sam, and the young wives, like so
many others, We're left at home where
they were as brave as their boys In
the far away, But fate was kind to
these two friends. Their husbands re-
tuned at the close Of the war safe and
sound and Mr. Thomas, at the ripe old
age of Is years, Is living In Guthrie,
Okla Mr.. Morris went to the homeland
fourteen years ago.
Mrs. Thomas has not visited In Iowa
for SO years till now, and no doubt
finds many changes. On the 18th she
went from Udell to Moulton, then to
tn cid homestead for a few days, then
to Bloomfield. At each stopping place
she meets few who remember hes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
THAW ESCAPES
FROM MATTEAWAN
CONTINUED From Page -

his horse ahead and then saw him
drive through the gateway.
"'There goes Harry Thaw,' shouted
out of the window as I saw Thaw
slip past the milk wagon and out OF the
yard
1.-THE two men caught Thaw by both
arms and dragged him into the auto
mobile, which by that time was al
ready under way. The machine seemed
to jump down the hill and to the cor
ner, where it shot out Of sight"
Fights for Wealth.
Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 18.-1t became
known here today that the Orphans
court of Allegheny county is to decide
during the September term whether
Harry K. Thaw is to receive the In
come from his fathers estate, which
since 1908 has been accommodating IN
the vaults of the Fidelity Title & Trust
Co. Of Pittsburgh. Thaw recently de-
manded 100000 from the trust COM
pany and Judge J. J. Miller OF the
Orphans court granted rule on the
trust company to show cause why the
money should not be paid. The trust
company answered 1t was willing to
pay the money II the court should 50
order and the matter went over until
the regular term next month.
BY the will Of his father, William
Thaw, Harry Thaw was to receive
81, 400 q year with the provision that
IL the executors decided he showed
capacity for management he should
be paid one-fourth Of the share of the
estate that would otherwise have gone
to him. In 1898 the executors gave
him $144,625, the one-fourth, and the
trust company paid him the income
from the remainder until 1908, when
Thaw declared to the court through
his counsel, payment was stopped.
This accumulated amount now amounts
to $16O,7S0, and according to the trust
company's report filed in court the re-
mainder of his estate now amounts to
$443,34271.
rHAw's SENSATIONAL HISTORY.
New York, Aug. 18.-The theatrical
escape OF Harry X. Thaw from the
state hospital for the criminal insane
at Matteawan adds another act to the
sensational tragedy that had its be-
ginning in New York City on the
night Of June Is, 1906. On that oc-
CASTOR, in company with his young
wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, and two
friends, Thaw went to the Madison
Square roof garden to witness the
opening performance of musical
comedy.
Near the close of the performance
,Thaw left his seat and began to pace
back and forth in the aisle behind the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
|OWAN FOUND DEAD
IN BATH AT TUB
A. w. CARPENTER OF BURLlNG-
TON, FATHER OF THE LATE
MRS. WILSON, BROWNS.

w. R. Daum received a telegram
Sunday announcing the death OF A. w.
Carpenter of Burlington. Mr.. Car
penter was we'll known In Ottum wa.
where he often visited at the home OF
his daughter the late Mrs. H. P. Will
son, and also at the Daum home.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye tells OF
his tragic death in the following:
e. H. Carpenter. the we'll known re-
tired jewelry merchant Of Burlington.
died some time Saturday, night while
in his bath at his home on North Hill.
His dead body was found in the bath
tub by his son, Anthony w. Carpenter.
shortly after midnight Sunday morn
Ing. Dr.. J. w. Holiday was quickly
called. but found that Mr.. Carpenter
had been dead some three hours, and
was OF the opinion that the unfor-
tunate man had tainted while bathing
and was drowned In the water.
No one was in the house with Mr..
Carrenter at the time Of the accident.
He had spent the day at the cabin
boat OF his son, Edwin, on the river
north OF the city.
Mr.. Carpenter returned to the city
early in the evening, and finding no
street car due, walked to his home.
Mrs. Anthony Carpenter returned to
the house later with her little daugh-
ter, but made no discovery concerning
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
THE 33RD MEETS AT
OSKALOOSA SEPT. 1918

Oskaloosa, Aug. 1s.-Preparatiens
for the reunion Of the thirty-third regt-
ment to be held in Oskaloosa Sept. IS.
II and 10. are going forward in way
that is bringing replies from all parts
of the country.
Work of tho secretary, William II.
Shaw. is being vigorously pursued.
Communication has been had with al
most every member of the regiment
and replies have been received from
many Of the old boys.
Special effort has been made to OBJ
tain the address Of every surviving
member Of the regiment and the COM
pany lists in the hands Of Mr.. Shaw
are as nearly complete and down to
date as has been possible to obtain,
and every known agency has been en-
ployed in securing the record.
The addresses go into all parts OF
the land. The boys have scattered to
the seven winds and some are hard to
reach.
Many will be present at the reunion
this year who have not been at other
gatherings and some are coming from
long distances.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
DIR. GUERNSEY DIES;
BURIAL AT LEBANON

Keosauqua, Aug. 18.-Saturday night
the message reached Keosauqua an
nouncing the death Of DR.. G. s. Guer-
nsey at Los Angeles, Cal, which oc-
Cured Wednesday, August ID, 1913.
Dr. Guernsey was one of Keosauqua's
earliest settlers, coming here 70 years
ago. He was graduated when at the
age of % years, from a college In his
native state, Vermont, at once married
and soon after came west, locating In
Keosauuua,, where he began the prac-
tice of his profession. For many years
he owned and operated a drug store
here. He was a hearty, robust man,
known far and wide and rode on horse
back through the wilderness for miles
to relieve the sick and suffering. He
was a successful physician. He was
interested in anything which pertalned
to progress. He was beautiful singer
and directed the music In the church or
his choice, the Congregational at keo-
sauqua and later the Presbyterian
church at Lebanon.
After many years residence here he
moved to his beautiful farm near Leb'
anon where he continued the practice
of his profession. For short time he
lived In Council Bluffs then returned to
the farm where his faithful wife died
eleven years ago. Five years ago he
accompanied his daughter, Mrs. Leigh
ton to Los Angeles, where he passed
away Wednesday, Aug. 49,, 1913, aged
90 years. The body was brought to
Milton this morning and taken at once
tc Lebanon, where funeral services
were held this afternoon at l o'clock
from the Presbyterian church, conduct
ed by Rev. C.-E. Perkins Of Geneva, N.
Y, a former pastor of the Congrega-
tlonal church Of Keosauqua.
The funeral services were largely at
tended by old friends, many going
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
|MUSCATINE EXPECTS
FINE PEACH CROP

Muscatine, Aug 1s.-!f the peach
CROP this year comes up to all predic-
lions it will be the best ever. Farmers
and growers in different parts Of the
country surrounding this city all re-
port large supply Of fruit. It Is said
that within very short time home
grown peaches will be on the market.
Large peaches which have been ship
ped in are still coming steady notwith-
standing the report that the Texas crop
and the Michigan crop would be ship
ped to the east. Peach trees in this
vicinity are now bending with ripening
fruit. It is said that every tree that
has any life whatever will produce
some fruit The hot sun Of the past
few days is putting the finishing
touches on the peaches, and local deal
ers are now awaiting large supply Of
the luscious fruit. The freestone and
the clingstone varieties are practically
the only kind Of peaches grown In this
vicinity. Several farmers have attempt
ed to grow the Texas Alberta variety
but in all cases the severe winters have
injured the trees.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
FRIENDS MEET AT
OSKALOOSA SEPT 5.

Oskaloosa, Aug. 18.-An event OF
much significance to Iowa history, and
to the middle west. is to occur Septem-
Der at Oskaloosa This will be the
celebration Of the flftieth anniversary
Of the founding of the Iowa yearly
meeting Of Friends. At the same time
will also occur the dedication Of the
new Iowa yearly meeting house which
has been erected during the past year.
Fifty years ago Iowa yearly meet
ing was established, being set up" to
use Quaker phraseology by Indiana
yearly meeting. The founding of
new yearly meeting is an event Of
much purporf among Friends. The oc-
casion is always attended by delegates
from other yearly meetings. So at the
establishing Of Iowa yearly meeting
fifty years ago there were representa-
tives from London and Dulin yearly
meetings. At the time Iowa yearly
meeting was established 1t was the
farthest west Of any Of the American
yearly meetings. Iowa at that time
was q prairie state and was really on
the frontier. Travelling even from Ind
lana to Iowa at that date was no easy
matter.
At the present time there are twelve
yearling meetings In the United States.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
Obituary.

D. p. t Z /, : + + : = Z. ! 4
James Eli Heckart, son OF Rev. and
Mrs. Perry Heckart, was born May 8.
1892, and departed this life ct his
home near Carbon, Iowa. August Is,
1913, aged II years, 8 months and IL
days. There remain to mourn his
death the father and mother, three
brothers and two sisters, besides .
host of relatives and friends. He was
sick but few days. He realized II
his affliction how sweet 1t was to
trust in Jesus. He sang the ssop
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and, Y "a
the ending Of life came 50 suddd
but peacefully he passed away.
Funeral services were held from IL,
Zion church south Of Ottumwa at Q II
m. Friday, August is. 1913. conducted
by Rev. Alvah HUFF of Blakesburg. II
terment was then made in Zion cen, q
tery-C Contributed.
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seats occupied by Stanford White, All
architect of international fame, and
his son. The elder White was So years
old, and in his distinguished career
had stamped on many Of New York
City's prominent buildings the mark
Of his artistic genius, Madison Square
garden being one of the architects
triumphs, and he had studio in It's
tower.
In this setting Thaw drew revolt
ford Whites body. The architect
died almost instantly. It is believed
he did not see his slayer.
Gave Himself Up.
In the ensuing confusion no one
made an effort to intercept Thaw.
who for a moment stood over his vic
TINS PROSTATE body. Then he walked
to the elevator Of the roof garden,
where he met a house detective and
handed over the revolver without re-
sistance.
Thaw was then arrested by po-
liceman and while the officers hand
was on his shoulder, Mrs. Thaw
rushed up to her husband and placed
her arms around his neck. Thaw as
sured his wife that it would be all
right and not to worry.
To this Mrs. Thaw rejoined: IT did
not think you would do It that way"
and she added: Never mind, Harry,
I'll stick to you through thick and
thin"
Thaw at the time of the tragedy
was 81 years old and was known as
the young spendthrift millionaire
from Pittsburgh.
William Thaw, the father, was a
poor mechanic in Pittsburgh, who
made small ventures In coal lands
with increasing good fortune. He was
said at one time to be the heaviest In.
dividual owner of the Pennsylvania
railroad. When he died his estate was
said to be worth $40,0OO,000
Mrs. Thaw Noted Beauty.
BY the will, Harry K. Thaw was a.
lowed $4,000 year, but his mother in
creased this to $4,000 annually.
Evelyn Nesbit married Thaw IN
Pittsburgh on April 4, 1905. She was
noted among artists for her beauty,
and had been in turn model and az
tress.
With Thaw in the Tombs legal
fight was waged to free him, with the
weight of his family millions behind
a formidable array Of counsel. His
first trial resulted in disagreement.
At the second trial the jury acquitted
him on the charge of murder on the
ground that he was insane when he
shot White, and Justice Bowling COM
mitted Thaw to Matteawan as an In
sane criminal.
He entered the asylum Feb. 8,
1908 Since then the Thaw family has
spent a sum estimated at 100000 In
efforts 10 have Thaw declared sane
and set at liberty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
IN SERVICE Is YEARS;
GETS GOLD MEDAL

Iowa City, Aug. 1s.-Col. l. J. Rowell
Of this city. has just received one OF
the most beautiful medals ever award
ed by the government. 1t was presented
to him by the state for Is years active
service In the national guard.
The medal is of solid gold carved In
tho most exquisite design. The upper
portion consists Of an American eagle
and in Its mouth hangs the pendant on
which is carved the arms of the state.
The pendant is set with diamond, a
ruby, and sapphire, representing the
red white and blue. The colonel en-
listed In the national guard over %
years ago. He fought In the Spanish
American war under Roosevelt ana
has learned the tactics of the army
both in war and peace. Col. Rowell
commanded company at Titpon be-
fore going to the head Of the SD regi-
ment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
LIGHTNING DOES
DAMAGE ON FARMS
BARN LADEN WITH OATS AND I'M
PIGMENTS BURNED TO GROUND
HOUSE STRUCK.

Lightning struck q barn and house
on two farms west OF the city during
the storm last night destroying both
buildings. The estimated damage Is
about $4,000 for both properties.
The greater damage was done on
the old Simmons farm occupied by
Mrs Nellie v. Harris. The place Is
located sbout mile from the terminal
OF the west end car line. The barn
was struck by lightning between $50
and 10 o'clock and Immediately burst
into flames. Nothing in the building
was saved and the structure was
totally destroyed.
There were twenty-five tons Of
moved oats stored in the barn at the
time as well as about $3.50" worth Of,
various farming implements and a
wagon, all of which were destroyed.
The damage Is between $500 and ST.,
600. The building was 42x52 feet in.
dimensions.
Across the river from the Simmons
farm is that Of C. " Clark rented by
Jim Huffman, constable in Justice H.
C. Nosler's court. The house on this
place, q small one story structure was
struck by lightning about the same
time as the Harris barn and burned to
the ground. No one was living in the
dwelling as Mr.. Huffman lives on an.
other place nearby. Mr.. Clark would
not estimate the loss beyond that it
was small.
Several trees in the vicinity Of the
Simmons farm were reported to have
been blown down by the wind that &C.
companied the storm.
Numerous auto parties were COM
PEELED to hasten home before the
storm and after it started. Al
though the threat of the skies con-
tinued for several hours before the
actual break came, the persons out
riding were largely skeptical because
OF the numerous rain signs failing
within the past month, and many took
q chance
Autos Go In Ditch.
Some Of these were enroute In from
camps along the river at different
places. An accident between two
autos south Of the river near camp
of Ottumwans that is located below
the Cliffland bridge, occurred In the
hurry to escape the storm last night.
An Ell 7on man enroute home had Just
left the bridge at a good clip and en-
countered J. Thompson Of Ottumwa
hurrying this way. A bad spot on the
road in which reverse curves make it
difficult for autoists served as place
for the cars to meet. A collision was
avoided only by both machines taking
to the ditch on the roadside. No one
was hurt but the machines were con-
siderably the worse for the encounter.
Mr. Thompson and party were brought
in by another car later.
SiIo Blown Down.
Jacob Harsch, residing half mile
southwest of Ottumwa, had silo
blown over In the storm last night.
The structure had wfthstood storms
Of all kinds for three years past, but
last nights gale leveled It, M.
Harsch e. reports a heavy fall Of
water dur; the night.
Telephone service was impaired
and trees blown down about the city,
but no great damage has been re-
ported here as a result of the storm.
The value Of the rain to the crops in
the, country and the lawns in the city
has made the people generally CRATE
full for the downpour. The weather
bureau records 1.49 inches Of water
falling during the night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
NICARAGUA UNDER
MILITARY CONTROL.
STRICT CENSORSHIP EXERCISED
OVER PUBLISHED ACCOUNTS
OF TREATY.

Manuguay, Nicaragua, Aug. Is
Martial law Is being rigidly enforced
in Nicaragua and the Diaz administra-
ton has established strict censor
ship over all criticisms of the govern
ment's acts.
The storm raised In some OF the
Central American countries by the
proposed treaty between the United
States and Nicaragua contemplating
the establishment OF protectorate
over this country, will not be felt here
because Of the govern
ment's action in suppressing promptly
those newspapers which dared to pub
lish, extras from the Costa Rican press.
The proposed treaty between the
United States and Nicaragua as draft
ed by Secretary of State Bryan was
rejected on August 2 by the senate
committee on foreign relations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19

Mr.. Carpenter. Later Anthony re-
turned, and. going to the bathroom,
discovered his fathers body.
Mr.. Carpenter had sold out his bust!
ness to che. Gerling and had arranged
to remove to the Imperial valley in
Lower California.
The deceased was born In BuriineA
ton IN 1843, and was son OF A. VI
Carpenter, the founder Of the jevelrs
House Of Carpenter
Mr.. Carpenter was married to Miss
Alice Durham. daughter of the late
Clark Durham, and cousin Of MRS.
w. r. Daum Of Ottumwa. To them
were born three children, Anthony w.
Edwin H., and Ruth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
MONROE co. FAIR
ALL THIS WEEK
NEIGHBORIN0 ClrY'S ANNUAL
EVENT WILL BE THE
BEST YET.

Abba, Aug. 1S.-The fair opens here
today and continues all week. The
Monroe county fair promises to
be good one. There are now forty
eight race horses out at the fair
grounds. The very best PAGERS, trotters
and runners have been shipped in
from all parts of the county. There
are stands of all descriptions set up.
Also dog shows etc. There will be a
variety of amusements aside from
horse racing, big exhibit OF the
county's best produce and workman
ship. All entries must be made today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
FILE PLANO SCHOOL CASE.

Centerville, Aug. 1S.-The Plano
school house case had another chapter
added when the directors OF district
No. 3, Johns township, H. G. Wells,
Lincoln Harbold and r. c. McCannon,
by their attorney H. E. Valentine. filed
suit in district court against G. W..
True, L. C. Darrah, Alex Haines. W. S.
Wells and L. c. Main for $500 claimed
IS damages as the result of the in
junction sued out by the defendants,
restraining the issue Of bonds for the
building Of the new school house. The
items Of the claim are 5000 for attor-
ney fee, $3.50 for rent Of additional
school room, $50 tor seats which were
purchased, and afterwards destroyed
when. the building burned, $500 for the
loss sustained by advance IN the price
the board was enjoined from issuing
bonds. The August term begins the
twenty nth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19

The hours of departure Of the Bur
lington trains that will take Ottum-
vans to the Agency home coming Wed
nesday were stated incorrectly Satur-
day. The leaving time Of No. 178 was
stated as IL: 55 and should have been
1885 instead. The other train leaves
at sos a. m. and carries an extra
coach. The return Is made by leaving
Agency at 1870 and at $3.50 p. m. for
Ottumws-
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from here. He was an uncle Of Mrs.
Frank Roush and H. N. Megrath Of
this place, who attended the funeral
He leaves to mourn his loss one SON.
DR.. ]. e. Guernsey Of near Mason City,
two daughters, Mrs. Julia Dean OF Chi
cago, and Mrs. Laura Leighton of Los
Angeles, Cal, one sister, Mrs. John
Evans of Bloomfield, besides many
other relatives and host Of friends.
Burial was In Lebanon cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
sEhNErr.cAkLER WEDDING

Charlton, Aug. 1S.-County Clerk
Goltry on Saturday issued a marriage
license to Steve Bennett, IS, and Eva
Jane Cackler. Is, both Of near Oakley.
They were married yesterday at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. B. Cackler, the ceremony be-
Ing performed by Justice Mikesell
They will reside on farm near
Oakley. '... ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-19
SINK SHAFT THIS WEEK

Seymour. Aug. 1S.-The sinking !,
the new coal mine shaft viii beg
some time this week on the Dona
Bros. land, east Of town.
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DRAIN TILE
/, For prices and informationv rits
morey Clay Products Co
oTTUMvA. IOWA
Weekly Courier

d. CHANGING ADDRESSED.
Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice TO which the paper mas
been sent ~ we'll as tho postonics
whore they desire 1t to be changed 70.
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viii Have Extra Train.

At the present time there are twelve
yearling meetings In the United States.
The Meeker herald., 1913-05-17
Blind Dog. and Rats.

CANNES born blind or Towsers that
become blind by accident are able to
smell and paw their way into the most
inaccessible and out Of the way places.
1t is practically impossible to starve
them. lose them or trap them. Further
more. blind dogs learn stunts just as
quickly as those that see. Loss Of
sight in no way interferes with their
ability TO learn tricks: acquire habits
or find their bed.
Rats. as II matter of fact, II they use
their eyes ut ala doubtful matter
can see little or nothing of the world.
The retina of these creatures has no
point Of perfect vision such as is found
in the higher animals and man: hence
their noses. muscles. touch and hearing
give them Information about the world
they live in.-New York Press.