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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Downey enter
tanned at family dinner Xmas.
The Second Baptist church having
engaged in four months rally and
during that time they have raised
over S456. This amount was raised
by the Benevolent club AMI Sewing
Circle. The Benevolent club raised
s25S and the Sewing Circle $21S.
The Baptist and Methodist churches
are going to unite in celebrating the
Emancipation Proclamation on We'd
nesday evening, January 1, 1913. The
Baptist church will burn their mort
gage, which they have been trying
to pay off for a number Of years. On
this evening the new orchetra will APP
pear for the first time before the
public. Other numbers will be sup
piled by talent from both churches.
On account of the excellent work
by Rev. Carr of the Second Baptist
church and to show their apprecia-
ton the members of the church pre-
scented him with a beautiful overcoat
on Christmas, which he prizes very
highly. The Benevolent club and the
Sewing Circle gave he and his son
some lovely and useful presents.
Last Weeks Items.
Mrs. Margaret Rose answered the
final summons at p. m. on December
8, 1912. The deceased had lived in
Ottumwa for thirty years and was
one of the most highly respected wo-
men of the city. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Marshall
and Mrs. Anna Foster of this city
and one son, Henry. The funeral
services were held at the Second
Baptist church. Rev. T. j. Carr, the
pastor, conducted the services. In
terment in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Esther Chapter, No. 4, O. E. S.,
held their annual election and install
alton of officers at their last regular
meeting, with the following result:
Mrs. Susan Harris, w. M; Bro. Geo.
Baily; w. P; Sister Mary Baily, A.
M; Sister Josephine Fowler, Con-;
Sister Daisy Johnson, A. Con-; Sister
Cleo Thompson, secretary; Sister Mat
tie Weeks, treasurer; Sister Mary
Taylor, warden; Bro. H. T. Elliott,
sentinel; Bro. J. H. Weeks, chaplain;
Sister Matte Williams, Ada; Sister
Mary Wilson, Ruth; Sister Mate F.
Clark, Esther; Sister Addie Elliott,
Martha; Sister Anna Rose, Electa.
The grand worthy matron, Sister
R. Bright, has changed the date OF
her annual visit until some time in
January.
The A. M. E. Sunday school had a
splendid program and Christmas tree
Tuesday night. All past records of
the officers were excelled. The chill
dren's hearts were made glad with
beautiful presents and Christmas
cheer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Fowler had the
misfortune to have their home dam
aged by fire so badly that they will
be unable to live in it until it has
been repaired.
The Second Baptist church had
their Christmas tree on Christmas
night. They also had good pro-
gram and served refreshments to a
large and appreciative audience.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
Stomach Trouble Cured.

If you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mr.. J. P. Klote of Edna, Mo-, says:
ct have used great many different
medicines for stomach trouble, but
find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets more beneficial than any 9TH
er remedy I ever used" For sale by
all dealers. @ ID. y4.. ....l..s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Pemberton were
recent visitors in Omaha, Neb.
Miss Susie Gee left for Topeka
HANS, where she will attend the SEES
sion of the Ladies' Study club,
Mrs. Libby Montgomery of Coin
Iowa, is visiting relatives in this city
Mrs. E. B. Cook and niece, Heller
Williams, are visiting relatives in Mt
Vernon, Mo-, and Hiawatha, Kans.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Headly enter
tanned a company of friends at din
ner Xmas day.
Miss Jessie Parker entertained 3
few of her friends Thursday evening
at her home on Garfield street.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, who has beer
visiting in this city, left for Crestol
last Friday.
Mrs. Allen Jones spent the holiday
in Omaha, Neb.
Mrs. Martha Wright has returned
from her visit in Forest City, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
MACON. MO-, NEWS.

May the year Of 1918 be prosper
Gus. Pay your subscriptions. How
do you expect the paper to run.
Mrs. Geo. Ruthford entertained at
d dinner Xmas day in honor OF her
daughter, Mrs. Lee, of Buxton, Iowa.
The following persons were present:
Rev. G. w. Cross and wife, Rev. b.
r. E. Gales and wife, Mrs. j. Noel
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Harris and
son, J. T., Jr. ........
G. w. Guy, formerly of Macon, was
in the city last week visiting friends.
Mr.. Woodman Coleman and Miss
Aleata Pleasant spent Saturday, and
Sunday in Armore, Mo.
Miss Addie Harris left Saturday
night for an indefinite stay in Rock
Island, Ill.
Misses Villa and Edna Gales spent
few days in Shelbina, Mo-, the
guest of Mary Picket. .... y
Mrs. Cora Harris entertained at a
dinner Friday in honor of her son,
Mr.. J. B. Harris. Several songs were
rendered and all enjoyed themselves
exceedingly well.
Miss Ora Finney was called to the
bedside of her sister, Mrs. Homer
Houston.
Misses Nellie Lewis, Elva Braxton
and Mrs. Ruth Escoe spent Sunday in
Kirksville.
= Mrs. Mildred Webster delightfully."-
entertained the Harris family at a
6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. A
delicious four-course dinner was
served. The guests departed at a late
hour lauding Mrs. Webster as an ex-
cellent hostess.
The following young ladies attend
ed the dance in Brookfeld: Misses
Hazel Williams, Alma Jackson and
Mrs. Ruth Escoe.
Lloyd Davis is spending few days
in Louisiana, Mo-, visiting his mother.
Mr.. Neal Davis Of Rock Island, ILL.,,
spent Xmas week in Macon.
Mr.. Harry Major is in the city WIS.,
iting his mother, Mrs. Matte Major.
Mrs. B. P. E. Gales left Tuesday
night to visit her mother in Chicago.
Mrs. Sarah Chairman made bust
ness trip to Macon on Monday.
Mr.. Richard Webster spent few
days in the city last week.
Mr.. Captain Austin met with sad
accident Sunday. His race horse ran
off and annihilated his fine buggy,
worth about $500.
Mrs. Susan Brown spent a few
days in Huntsville, Mo-, the guest Of
her son, Rev. D. R. Holmes.
Mrs. Raphel Garth is visiting
friends in Moberly, Mo.
While lodging in the city, go to
Mrs. Sarah Sherwood's rooming
house.
Little Edith and Watzeal Harris
end Cleo Williams were Gallo visitors
Saturday and Sunday.
The drama which was rendered
Friday evening was we'll attended and
highly appreciated.
DR.. J. E. Smith made a business
trip to Shelbina on Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Mr.. Frank Hinson is taking a much
needed rest. Mr.. Woodley is work
ing in his place for the next two
weeks
Mr.. John Harris departed this life
Friday morning at 3:15, after a lin
gering illness. He leaves to mourn
his loss his widow, one son, Forest
Harris, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Will
son and Mrs. Daisy Johnson, of this
city, and one brother, VIM. Harris, of
Chicago. He was a member of the
A. M. E. church, Golden Star lodge,
No. 4, A. F. & A. M, and Esther
Chapter, No. 4, 0. E. S. The funeral
services were held at the A. NJ. E.
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
M. l. Gordon, assisted by Rev. Carr
of the Second Baptist church. Golden
Star lodge held their impressive fun
eral services at the grave. Interment
in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Mrs. W. L. Green of keokuk at
tended the funeral of her brother-in-
law, J. H. Harris, and is visiting for
few days with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wagner of Chi
cago are spending the holidays with
relatives.
Mrs. Henrietta Horns home on
Center avenue was the scene of a
conflagration early Friday morning,
when the basement floor of her home
was badly burned.
Mr.. Robert Thomas of Eldon at
tended the funeral of j. H. Harris on
Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Bruton has been con-
fined to her bed a part Of the past
week.
Mrs. Anna Cason and children of
Newton returned to their home Sum-
day morning, after a visit at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thompson en-
tertained at family dinner party in
honor of their daughter, Mrs. Cason,
who visited over Christmas with them.
Mr.. Joe Remington has gone to
Mississippi to visit relatives. He ex-
poets to be gone several weeks.
Mrs. Luther Williams entertained
a party Of young people last Monday
evening in honor of her niece, Beu-
. lab Williams of Omaha, Neb. Music
and games furnished the amusement
for the evening. Refreshments were
esrved. .,
The Golden Art club met at the
home of Miss Blinford Robinson. A
very pleasant afternoon was spent.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Maud Marshall and Mrs. M.
1 r. Clark entertained a small COM
pany at a 6 o'clock Christmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rose enter
tanned relatives and friends at a
sumptuous Christmas dinner. All re-
port delightfnl- time. - =.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barquett is quite sick with pneumonia
and measles. "a NJ .,.!.,s sga j
Mr.. VIM, Downey of Sioux Falls. s.
D., is spending the holidays with his
family and greeting old friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
Attention To Hair and Scalp Hy'
gienic Necessity Too Often Ne
elected, Says Scientist

A modern Investigator of hygiene in
a recent article said: ''The ignorance
which exists concerning the necessity
for caring for the hair is nothing less
than alarming. Too few people know
in how great a manner the health OF
the scalp is necessary to the health OF
the body generally" Do you know
that you can't feel we'll if your scalp
is dirty and sore? Do you know that
many bodily ills result from the in
ability of the scalp to properly throw
off it's waste because of dandruff and
the conditions it brings? Madam T.
M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair
Grower will remove dandruff, relieve
an itchy condition of the scalp, stop
the falling out and splitting of the
hair and promote healthy condition
of the scalp. There are no better
hair preparations on the market than
XXth Century Hair Grower and XXth
Century Pressing Oil. Madam P. M.
Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil
straightens the hair without injury.
During the month Of January we will
send to each person who sends US
soc for one full sized package of
! Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century
Hair Grower one full sized SOC pack
age of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth
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Anybody can use them. Agents want
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30. Adv.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

To S. K. Harlan:
You are hereby notified that on the
9Th day of December, 1909, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot
thirteen l3), in block four (4), in
Jacks plat, being in and a part of
the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was
sold for the then delinquent and I'M
paid tax for the year 1908, to the un-
dersigned, Geo. Harnagle; that the
undersigned is still the owner and
holder of the certificate of purchase
issued in pursuance of said sale, and
that the right Of redemption will ex-
pire and a deed for said lot will be
made unless redemption is made with
in ninety days from the completed
service hereof.
Dated this Both day Of December,
1912.
Geo. Harnagle,
Owner and Holder Of Said Certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

! Baptist church in the near future.
|. Mrs. G.. w. Williams has been very
i'll for the past week, but is improv-
ing some now.
Little Goldie Nowlngs has been i'll
for few days, but reported some
better at this writing.
Mrs. Nancy Campbell is very i'll at
this writing. .za..
Mrs. Annie Stewart is i'll with pneu-
monia at her home on Water street.
l. Mrs. Robert Banks, who recently
| moved to Omaha, died at her home
in that city and the remains will be
shipped to this city for burial We'd
nesday, January 1. Obituary next
issue.
Mr.. Drake is on the sick list this
week.
Mr.. Charley Parrot of Essex is a
guest at the Edd Baker home this
week.
| Mrs. Reeves of Des Moines visited
her daughter at the hospital last
! week and took Xmas dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. George Jones.
| Mrs. Laveer Fields Of Omaha spent
Xmas at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edd Nash and family.
Mrs. James Pemberton is enjoying
visit with her two sister-in-laws,
Misses Barnett of Greenfield, Mo.
| Mrs. Phalbia Pemberton and chill
dren and Miss Gertrude Chapel of
Red Oak spent the holidays in this
city,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
Fever Sores.

Fevv" sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed entirely, but
should be kept in healthy condition.
This can be done by applying Cham
berlain's Salve. This salve has no
superior for this purpose. 1t is also
most excellent for chapped hands,
sore nipples, burns and diseases Of
the skin. For sale by all dealers:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

Persons troubled with partial par
alysis are often very much benefited
by massaging the affected parts thor
oughly when applying Chamberlain's
Liniment. This liniment also relieves
rheumatic pains. For sale by all
dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
Open Every Tuesday Evening
From 8 to 1870 "A
east Side
Dancing HeademY
EAST SIXTH AND LOCUST SITS,
B. J. HACK, Manager.
Music by ADMISSION
l., McGuire's Orchestra 35c

Mrs. A. R. Tabor, Of Order, Mo-,
had been troubled with sick headache
for about five years, when she began
taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She
has taken two bottles Of them and
they have cured her. Sick headache
is caused by a disordered stomach for
which these tablets are especially in
tended. Try them, get well and stay
we'll. Sold by all dealers.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR.
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! lCLAR1NDA, IOWA.

Rev. Morgan, pastor Of the A. M.
E. church, has returned from his
visit in Ottumwa.
Rev. Franklin expects to carry on
q series Of meetings at the Second
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03

When you want reliable medicine
for a cough or cold take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t can always
be depended upon and is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all dealers.
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-06
LITTLE CHANGE IS MADE WHEN
NEW NYE COUNTY OFFICIALS TAKE
CHARGE OF THEIR OFFICES TODAY

Tonopah officially enters upon a
new year today. Certain new coun-
~ and township officials. elected
at the last election, filed their bonds
with the board OF county commits
sioners today and We're duly admin.
lstered the oath of office. The
change in the personnel of the list
OF county officials was not great.
there being but one court house Off
GER not excepting the three new com
missioners, in which Hew chief
will occupy the office This is the
recorders office where William M.
Grimes relieved w. J. Stock of the
duties. Grimes was elected in No
Yember, while Stock was appointed
10 fill the vacancy caused BY the
death Of Puddy Grimes.
The new recorder and auditor an
nouneed today that his chief deputy
would be Lynette M. Grimes, widow
of his late brother. She will be as
sisted by Miss Kathleen Hafferan.
the former deputy.
In the list Of township officials,
new faces are to be observed I'm
bo the justice court and the con
stables office. Constable VIII Ev-
ans fell heir to the position of guard
ing the peace Of this township ane
the office was turned over to him
by his predecessor, Charles G. Smith
Evans will be assisted by ]. G..
Peck, as deputy constable, and Ed
Walsh as night deputy.
Harry Dun ssath, as Justice of the
peace, received the records of the
Justice court from H. II. Atkinson.
The new justice court will be located
on upper Main street and the new
justice will be at home in the new
quarters Immediately.
The board Of county commission
ers is new one without an excep-
tion. VIII Marsh long term com
missioner; A. Ferguson, short term;
and r. B, Davis, uuexpired term,
gathered at the commissioners rooms
this morning and We're greeted by
the outgoing board Through the
death OF the late T. O'Connell there
was no hold-over member on the
sS~s@~eS~SS~~~Ss~S~ Ss~S~~sSS~~~~~e~~~SS
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-06
MAKES CHANGE
IN The RULES OF
The GYMNASIUM
NEW INSTRUCTOR HAS TAKEN
CHARGE OF VOLUNTEERS,
INSTITUTION

Prot James r. Murphy recently
appointed instructor of the volunteer
firemens' gymnastics has assumed
his new duties and is now laboring
to build up a large membership for
the institution. The gymnasium is
being renovated and thoroughly clean
ed and viii be made as comfortable
as possible. In order to secure funds
to keep up the work It was aunounc-
ed today by the board Of trustees
and also by the instructor, that mem
bers in arrears will be dropped from
the roster unless all are paid up A
change has also been made in the
locker rental system.
Glasses in both sexes are now be-
ing formed and physical instruction
will be given by Murphy at specified
hours. The womans' class gives
promise Of attracting many ladies'
Prof Murphy declared today that
he would endeavor to accommodate
every member of the gymnasium
seeking exercise and that he would
box with them whenever requested.
He viii also give boxing and bag
punching lessons,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-06
youth KILLED SATURDAY WHEN
STRUCK ON HEAD BY PLANK HURLED
THROUGH AIR BY HEAVY WIND

Struck by huge plank that was
hurled through the air by the high
wind. John Cloud, 25, while working
at Lone Mountain, received injuries
Saturday afternoon that resulted in
his death the same evening after
being brought to the Miners Union
hospital in this city.
The property at Lone Mountain is
being operated by H. H. Cloud of
Los Angeles, assisted by his two
sons, John and George Cloud. Cloud
came to Tonopah Saturday to pro-
cure mining supplies, leaving his
boys working the mine. George was
at work down the shaft and about
l o'clock he gave the signal to hoist
ia bucket of rock. John, who was
operating the hoist, obeyed the sig.
nal and the bucket was pulled to
the surface
After waiting for an hour, during
which time no response was made to
other signals George climbed the lad
ders to the surface to Investigate
the delay He thought that the en-
gine had gone wrong but after in.
vestigating he discovered his brother
leaning against the engine house.
Young Cloud was bleeding from
wounds on the shoulder and also
on the head, He was dazed and un-
able to talk. He was made as com
Portable as possible while his brother
FASTENED to the nearest camp and
telephoned to Tonopah for an auto
and physician The injured man
was brought to this city and taken
to the Miners hospital by DR. Nc
Leod The skull was badly fractur
ed and although an operation was
performed the youth sucoumbed about
$ o'clock Saturday evening.
An investigation at the mine show.
ed that the youth had emptied the
car of rock over the dump and was
returning the car to the shaft when
a huge plank was picked from the
ground by a heavy gust of wind
and descended upon Clouds head
and shoulders He fell backwards
over the dump Later he must have
partially regained his senses fol
blood stains showed where he had
wandered about He was leaning
against the building still dazed wher
found.
The plank was found on the dumT
by the boys father, and with the
high wind that was blowing it is
almost certain that the injury wal
sustained in this manner
The body of the young man wa,
taken to Los Angeles this morning
accompanied by the father anC
brother The interment will tax,
place in the southern California city
The deceased came from Los An
geles several months ago to assis
his father in the development Of thl
property which is backed by Call
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-06

board as p. s. Booth, appointed as
the successor TO O'Connell, served
only until his own successor was
elected and qualified
The occupants of the county treas.
urers, county clerks, sheriff and as
SCISSORS, and district attorneys office
were reelected and no change was
made
Charles F. coble also assumed the
duties Of the public administrators
office.
The old board of commissioners
did not transact any business after
calling the session to order this
morning, They advised the new
board as to certain matters now
pending and then relinquished their
office after the oath Of office had
been administered to their success.
sors.
The first business TO be transact
ed was the approval of the bonds
as filed by the various county Off
GERS. In this instance Judge Averill
ot the district court was called upon
to approve of the bonds of the au-
ditor and recorder and clerk in COM
pliance with the statutes. The
bonds of w. NJ. Grimes, for auditor
and recorder, We're furnished by the
National Surety company, and to-
tailed 100000 They were approved,
as was the bond of County Clerk
Pohl, which was of the same amount
and furnished by the same company
J. A. Sanders, district attorney,
filed his bonds of $4,000, furnished
by the National Surety company.
This bond was. approved.
The board approved of the bond
of Harry Dunseath, justice of the
peace. This bond was furnished by
the National Surety company.
$. p. Santos. constable at Manhat-
tan, submitted a bond of $4,000, on
which Hugh Herd and X. Nannini,
each qualified for $4,000 The board
approved of the bond.
w. B. Evans, constable of Tono-
pah, submitted bond of $4,000
signed by w. ]. Stewart and r. C.
Mayes, each qualifying for $4,000.
The bond was approved.