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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-02-06
OsKalo0sa, Iowa, Ian, 16, 10


, Board met pursuant to adjournment,
members all present .I' .. .'..
On motion of n w. Denney and
seconded by John Cleveland that the
County Board as a Board. buy all
bridge materials for use in the con,
stTuCtiOn Of roads aud bridges: ayes
all
On motion the Auditor is auth
erized to abate the taxes on Uniyer-
siiy 1884. 1886. S7SS belonging to
No 10. School District Of Spring
Creek Township. On motion OF T..
w. Denney and seconded by John
Cleveland that the Board determine
the dimensions OF the bridges before
construction is ordered, and that they
measure up said construction as a
Board. Ayes, all
Spent the balance of the day on
claims and miscellaneous busienss.
Adjourned to meet Jan IT, 1913. at
8 o'clock.
.-..a OskalOosa. Iowa. Jan. II, 1918.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
members all present.
Spent the day on claims and can
ceiling warrants. -"'' "@'
) Adjourned to meet Jan. IS. 1918. at
8 O'Clock.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-02-06
oskaloosa, Iowa, ]

Board met pursuant 10 adjournment.
members all present.
Spent the forenoon on visit to tho
County Home. and the afternoon on
claims and miscellaneous business.
Board adjourned 10 meet Ian. 10,
1913, at O'Clock.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-02-06

-re 0skalOosa, Iowa, Jan S. 1918.
Board met pursuant 10 adjournment,
members all present "
Spent the day checking Frank Shoe.
maker and miscellaneous business.
Adjourned to meet Jan. 7th, 1913, at
s O'Clock.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-02-06

UskaIOosa, Iowa, Jan, 4, 1918.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
members all present. 81 r-.
Spent the day checking L. e, Corlett
Clerk OF the District Court, and miscel
laneous business.
Adjourned TO meet Jan. 6. 1913. at
s o'clock
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-02-06
Differ on Terms Length.

There is diversity of opinion as to
the length or the term" he continued.
Some members favor a four.year
term But in order that there may be
no doubt OF the submission OF the
amendment to the states am con-
WINGED the house will accept the
Works resolution as il stands. This
will mean the adoption of the resolu.
ton before adjournment"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
MEETING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

lt has been some time since Bro.
Howard held one of his "protracted'
meetings for boys and girls.
a number of boys and girls have
assured him they win ha1p him out
IL he viii hold another, and ne has
promised TO undertake &c.
There win first bee several days
singing beginning, say Aug. rs at
$3.50 a. M. IN this the boys and girls
win learn a number of new songs
for the meeting The meeting proper
is expected TO begin Aug 20, $3.50
%. no. lt win Doe somewhat like school
ass we'll as % meeting There too, viii
De O play time as wcu as meeting
time.
Bro Howard assures the parents
and sunday school workers that De
win DO their boys aud girls good
and soliciu thoir sympathy and CO.
operation.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

day of said month. at the court
court house door in ,tc town of
snyder. Texas. within legal hours,
proceed TO sell for cash 10 the high
cts bidder. an the right. title and i'm
forest OF A. i. Mcdowell ana OF
smith in aud 10 On following de-
scribcd real estate. levied upon as tine
property OF a. j. Mcdowell and o.
smith. to-wit
100 acres OF land situated m
scurry County. Texas. abstract 80
2522 northwest one fourth ti-fl Of
section one hundred sixty-sevcn
rs1. Block %. "a. q r C.. Ry Co.
survey
The abe We sale TO be made by me
10 satisf, the above described iudg-
ment for Three Hundred. Twelve and
25-ioO ls3i2.25l Dollars in. favor
OF J. r. Huckabee. together with the
cost Of said suit. and the proceeds APP
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
sHERIFFs SALE.
NotIeo b heroby gIven. LhaL by N

Notice Is hereby given that by yir-
tue OF a certain Order OF Sale is
sued by the Clerk OF the county court
of Scurry county. on tho 9th day OF
June 1913. In certain cause where
IN J. r. Huckabec is plaintiff. and
A. J. Mcdowell ana o. Smith are de-
PENDANTS. In which cause iudg-
ment was rendered on the 21st day
OF October. 1919. in favor of the
said plaintiff. j. r. Huckabec. against
said defendants. A. J Mcdowell and
OF smith. for the sum OF Three hun
er-d. twelve ed 25-t00 tS312.25)
Dollars with interest thereon at the
rate OF 10 per centum per annum
from date Of Judgment. together with
an costs OF suit have levied upon.
and win. on the first Tuesday In
ss5temtcr. 1918. 10 being the End
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

ductcd by Rev Thos g. puuEett pas
tor off che Christian church of which
deceased was o. member
She leaves O husband and lu 'u-
FAINT only q few hours old
a great number of friends met tho
funeral party at the station to do
what they could Co comfort the sor-
rowing family
The signal extends sympathy to
the family and relatives
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
BILL BROWN'S DOG AND
WOLF TEAM IN SNYDER

Bil Brown passed through sny-
der Thursday morning on his Ocean
TO Ocean overland trip with his little
dog wagon drawn boy dogs and wolves
he drove in carly and his funny team
was viewed boy a curious crowd of
mon. he says he travels about 45
miles q day and his real objective
point now is Austin His team con-
si1ts of four dogs and two wolves.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
piled to thc satisfaction thereof
j. b BOLES.
Sheriff Scurry County Texas
snyder. Texas. July 20. 49,.
S-ft


Mrs W. p Anderson. a daughter
of AIR. and Mrs } A. smith of this
city licI Monday boz Houston and the
remains were brought 90 Snyder for
burial arriving here over the b. S.
d r. railroad. Wednesday morning
Mr. Jewell Garner OF Post city and
Mira. j. G.. witt OF swcctwater, came
in Tuesday Co bee with their sorrow
ing parents and to attend the funeral
OF their sister
The funeral took place from the
family home az O'Clock wednesday
afternoon. attended hy quite a large
number OF fr.crdl. Services were con-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

We would have great sympathy
for those who have Co scratch con-
ununlly. DO there wasn't q remedy for
the trouble. but as Hunts Cure is
Guaranteed 20 cure or money refund
cd. O. would seem that those who
scratch do 70 just for the FUN of &c.
It's special remedy 70 Itch. Ec-
zeaa. tc.tcr .r.rcuorm. e.. Est
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
SERVICES At THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

.Thc Lamb. was tho subject
growing out cf the Passover. last
sunday The audience gave good at
tontiou 90 the Thought of Christ AS
our Passover
NcVt sunday "Tho Blood of the
Lamb. win probably be as interest.
mr to them
An Interesting evening service is
also being planned
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
Ernncn-AmnrLcnn IIrelcnc

A great many of our leading ladies
of snyder and surrounding cities are
using Frauco-Amer'cau Iygienlc
toilet requisites and $50 want every
lady in the country TO DO the same.
We can please YOU CAN at a. ID.
Dodson's and sumsou Dry Goods g.
Grocery Go, Tor same Eyerythiur
pure and sweet the best m the world
Mrs. w A Watkins.
ST. Representative
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

These are only a few of the prin-
cipal points.
Get away from the heat and spend
the vacation I'm q comfortable re-
gion
For further information call az or
phone Santa Pc depot
r. p. JOLLY AGENT
Phone 253.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

lm prepared ,o take orders for
your winter coal amy kind you want
Phone 272 S-tf
JIM DAWSON.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

IT.. A. \. Harkrlder was hostess
Iday mornlns TO the members or
Al. and a few invited guests
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

Special Summer Bargains iu
Straw Hats. Shoes. Dress Goods etc.
&c.,. Coatcs-Colcman Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

Mrs. G w Brown spent the firs.
of the week in the country visiting
her friend. Mrs. y. IT. Hamlet
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

when % stranger tells You oi the
greatness of his home city respect
him and his opinion, for Doe is usually
% good citizen and @ ncighbor to b.
proud of
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08
KuMy
NOW ON SALE
Round Trip

SUMMER TOURIST TICKETS TO
THE FOLLOWING DESTINATIONS
LIMITED UNTIL OCTOBER 3isT
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-08-08

The pemagoguc usually travels a.
lone. while the progressive citizen
finds companionship i'm vast army
of up-bullders
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
DAIRYING WILL BE
GIVEN PROMINENCE

Ames, Dec. 22.-Recognition of the
growing importance Of the dairy farm
ing industry in Iowa is given the
large part assigned to dairy cattle
Judging and instruction at the annual
farmers short courses at Iowa state
college, Ames, which begins Dec. 20.
The evening of January 1 will be
dairy cattle night" at the short
course. State dairy and food inspec-
tor w. B. Barney of Des Moines, will
address the farmers interested in
dairying on practical Dairying in
Iowa." Chas. B. Hill of Rosendale,
Wis, will deliver an illustrated lee
ture on "The Isle of Guernsey" In
the afternoon G. A. Nelson, Holstein
breeder of long experience, will speak
In the work in the judging rings
high class herds of the four dairy
breeds, Holsteins, Ayeshires, Guern-
seys and Jerseys will be used. The
advance inquiries for information
about the work in dairy farming indi-
cate large enrolment at the short
courses this year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
OLIVER REVEALS
CLOSED SUNDAY

Abba, Dec. 22.-The tabernacle
meetings conducted by Rev. Oliver for
the FAST six weeks closed last evening.
The tabernacle was filled at all Of
the meetings yesterday and at the fare
well meeting yesterday evening, when
he spoke On the objectionable Sin"
the people could not all get in and
about fifty went forward when he gave
the invitation. There have been about
600 conversions during the meetings.
They gave him about $500 for his work
here.
All the churches are going to hold
special meetings and they hope to
have most of them join church.
The tabernacle is being taken down
today and they expect to have it all
down tomorrow.
Rev. Oliver and assistants left last
night for Maquokata where they will
hold a meeting, the tabernacle there
being all ready.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
EODYVlLLE.

Mrs. Mary Banner was called to Des
Moines this week by the serious illness
of her son-in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Norwood enter
tanned a number of friends on Wed
nesday evening at their home. Cards
were the entertainment of the even
ing. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Harding will
leave Saturday for California where
they expect to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Morris of Beacon
spent Wednesday IN Eddyville visiting
at the home of Mrs. Rhoda Briggs.
Mrs. George Chord, Mrs. Gertie Law
less, Clara and Ollie Bolibaugh and
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Swinteck were
recent Oskaloosa callers.
Mrs. B. o. Worrall came up from Of
tumwa Wednesday for visit with her
mother Mrs. Florence Dunkle.
Frank Lafferty Of Los Angeles Is
expected to arrive in Eddyville Thurs
day for an extended visit with his
mother Mrs. Lucy Lafferty. "....
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Templeton left
Thursday for Wichita, Kan, for a
visit with relatives. 1.
E. L. Bay of Chicago, is visiting this
week at the parental S. B. Bay home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
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GSALEM

The Ladies' Aid society Of the NJ. e..
church held called business meeting
with Mrs. Rhoda Wilmeth Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Woolman are en-
loying a visit with the latter's cousin
Sylvanus Baldwin from Wichita, Kans.
The M. f. and Congregational Sun
day schols are preparing for Christmas
entertainments TO begin on Christmas
eve.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
hold a bazaar and oyster supper in the
basement of the church on the after
noon and evening Of Dec. 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Berry had for
their guests last week Mrs. Clark
Raines and Mrs. Phoebe Raines from
New London.
Clarence Bunker and wife motored
over from Stockport and spent Thurs
day with the formers parents Mr. and
Mrs. William Bunker.
Max Weeks came from Hamilton, Ill.
to spend his vacation at the parental
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Weeks and
children are guests of relatives and
friends here. They will soon go to their
new home in Burlington.
A Christmas and missionary program
will be rendered at the Friends church
On the evening OF Lee. Il.
Mrs. AID Myres went to Lowell Tues
day and remained until Friday with
her mother Mrs. John Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Scott arrived
from Brasear, Mo-, for visit at the D.
A. Fem home.
Mrs. Verne Chambers came Thurs =
day to visit her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
II. S. Brown.
Mrs. Jonathan Crosbie has gone to
Valparaiso. Ind, to make her home
with her children.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Masden and son
are guests at the Bert Tyner home neal
Moravia.
william Geese has gohe to Aurora III.
to spend some time with relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. j. w. Slime visited rel
atives at Abba and Des Moines last
week.
Sherman Pitman has sold his harness
shop to AZur Barton.
Max Hester who has been quite i'll Is
reported better.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
RICHLAND.

A number of citizens were Sigourney
visitors last week from here.
Mrs. Sam Evans of Ottumwa, spent
last week with her brother-in-law, &.
L. Evans and sister Margaret.
Mr.. Chalupa Of Pleasant Plain, was
in town Thursday attending the poul'
try show.
The poultry show closed Friday ev-
ening. The association feels gratified
over the success of the exhibit. -,
At a recent meeting of the town
council a committee was appointed to
look after the installing Of electric
lights for the city
After the work of initiating several
candidates and comforting the first de-
gree the Odd Fellows served oysters
to the large crowd present Saturday
night at their hall.
The merchants are dressing their
places of business in holiday attire,
preparatory to rush business for
Christmas goods.
Rev. w. S. Right, grand chaplain
of the grand lodge Of I. o. o. F. will
address the people in free lecture on
Odd Fellowship Friday evening, Dec.
10, at the opera house
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
Wednesday from few days visit at

Wednesday from few days visit at
,Keokuk.
The funeral services Of Mrs. w. II.
Hanna who died at her home at Dan
vile. December 9Th were held at Fort
Madison Tuesday and the remains
were brought here for burial Wednes-
day. A short service was held at the
grave conducted by Rev. G. w. Armick
Of Fort Madison. Mrs. Hanna was a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lenhart
and was a former resident Of this
vicinity.
Caroline, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Conrad Pollmeier died Dec. 7, 1913 at
8 a., m. aged year and months. The
little one had been i'll for some time,
death resulting from meningitis. The
many friends Of the parents sympa.
thize deeply with them, this being the
third child they have lost within a
few months, Funeral services were
held at Fort Madison conducted by
Rev. Father Kern.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Whiteliff OF Ma,
con, Ga. have been visiting at the T.
J. Bergthold home. Mr. Bergthold &C.
companied them to Des Moines.
Misses Edna and Emma Schenck Of
Fort Madison were recent visitors to
West Point.
At recent meeting Of the CONNER.
cial club ARRANGEMENTS were completed
for the annual banquet TO be held New
Years eva. The following members
will arrange for the same: Craig Ell.
lis, Gus Lehman, Glen Strothman, VIM
Brinck, and Chris Fichtenkort.
Prof. Ryan the man with wooden
family will he the attraction at the
Electric Sunday evening.
John G. Fogg and daughter, Fern
Mrs. Andrew Foggy at Fort Madison
Wednesday.
J. G.. Boeding left Wednesday for an
extended visit in Kansas and Okla
homa
Mrs. Butcher and son Frances OF
Wapello, Iowa have been visiting at
the Chas. Heberer home east Of town
A number OF the ladies met at the
homo Of Mrs. John Shepherd Thursday
afternoon and formed the Sew-So club
The making of fancy work is the OBJ,
ject Of the society. Weekly meetings
will be held.
Miss Lillian Harmeyer spent Wed
nesday with friends in Fort Madison
The members Of the basket ball
teams enjoyed a pleasant social SEES
sion at the opera house Wednesday
evening. The affair had been planned
as a compliment to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Hall who have been making prepare
lions to move to Keokuk. The many
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will be
glad to hear that they have changed
their plans and will remain residents
of West Point.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
FREMONT A BIG
POULTRY MARKET

Fremont, Dec. 22.-Whitmer & Fox
ship an immense amount Of poultry
from Fremont in the course Of a year.
the most of which is brought in to
them. Mrs. IT. F. Shultz brought in L.
004 pounds for which she received
s1O0.4O Mrs. John Purdin had 152
spring chickens of the Rhode Island
Red variety that weighed s79 pounds
which Melted her 5000 But probably
the heaviest spring chickens marketed
at Fremont this season were brought
in by H. H. Humphrey. He had twen-
ty-two that weighed 157 pounds, an
average Of and 1872 pounds each,
that brought him S1727.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
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: CHARLTON.

Mrs. w. L. Scull visited In Clarinda
yesterday with her husband.
Mrs, w. w. Beardsley went to Osceo-
la yesterday to spend few days with
friends. She was met here by her
daughter, Mrs. Bertha Mcbride and
baby, Dorothy Deleith, Of Abba, who
accompanied her to Osceola.
Mrs. F. j. McMannama went to AL
bia yesterday for brife visit with
relatives.
Clarence Morgan, of Roggens, Colo.
returned home yesterday after visit
near Newborn with the family of Tom
Norris and with Mrs Josie Keene, and
other relatives at Oakley.
Miss Lulu Moore of Russell visited
over Sunday with relatives and friends
in this city.
Mrs. H. L. Merryman and two chill
dren, Marshall and Harry L., Jr., have
gone to Abingdon, ILL.,, to spend few
weeks with her mother, Mrs. e. H. Gar
rett.
Mrs. Georgia McMains Is enjoying
visit from her daughter, Mrs. r. M.
Bailey and husband and little daugh-
ter and from her little grandson, Earl
Hanson. al lof Dundee.
Miss Twyla Lugar, Of Derby. return
ed home yesterday after few days
visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Lugar.
Carl Olson left yesterday for two
months visit with relatives In ST. Joe.
J. O. Christie of Murray returned
home yesterday after brief visit with
F. J. Parker.
Frs. VIM. Rhinehart of Blooming
ton, Indiana, returned home last night
after an extended visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. W. G. Largely.
Mr.. and Mrs. -Orvai Werts and chill
dren. OF Garland. Wyoming formerly
Of this county came Saturday for a Wis
1t at Russell with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM Curtis and with other relar
tives and friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23

automobile owners knows anything
more than what he has learned often
times by bitter experience about the
care, operation and up-keep of his car,
the most valuable single piece OF
equipment in his possession 1t is to
this rapidly growing list of autono-
bile owners in Iowa that the engineer
ing extension department Of Iowa state
college comes with the good news OF
an automobile institute to be conduct
ed for five days in practically every
town in the state where there is a de-
mand for expert instruction in this
field
BY this move, the engineering ex-
tension men at Ames will put Iowa at
the head of every other state in the
union in the attention paid by the
state, through it's technical school, to
the interests Of automobile owners.
The services of the extension expert
will be available to every community
and 1t is expected that $4,000 owners
AMI intending uprchasers viii be
reached by the institutes.
r. e. Davis, formerly chief engineer
of the Midland Motor Co., with previ-
Gus connections with the Packard, F.
A. L., and Nordyke Marmon companies
has been placed in charge of the auto
mobile Institutes. The institutes, will
not be held to further private interests
nor will emphasis be placed on any
particular types Of construction, but
instruction will be given in the prin-
ciples and operation of cars, to enable
the owner to do his own repairing, or
to see that it is properly done, and
RI on h1o him tn 1oO1y q flor tha nrODar
maintenance and upkeep of, his car.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
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OLIVET.

J. J. Top traded thirty town lots and
his dwelling for 100 acres of improved
land in Norton county, Kansas.
The county has a large force of men
grading down the bills east Of town
this week.
Leonard Top spent Tuesday in Har-
vey on business.
Jasper Nye. county surveyor OF
Marion county, was doing some sur
veying west Of here this week.
vile Monday.
the Frank Barnes home Tuesday.
J. r.. Reams of Oskalosa woas In the
city Saturday on business.
F. C. Drake spent Wednesday in Os-
kaloosa trading.
Mrs. William Druse and her aunt
Mrs Polly Clark left on Wednesday for
a visit at Mrs. Clark's home in Marion
county.
r. r. Rhys state mine inspector was
in town a short time Tuesday.
The mines on this road are running
full time. f..
P. A. Anderson Of Perry was in town
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. J. II. Johnson of Des Moines
visited here this week.
Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs. Will
liam Norwood Of Rochester spent last
Monday in town. ....
Miss Annie Top who is attending
Penn college spent Sunday at the J. J.
top home.
Mrs. S. Bartlema and daughter Edna
Tuesday in Leighton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
ARREST WIDOW
Of us. CONSUL
WOMAN GIVING NAME OF MRS
WATSON CHARGED WITH Oh.
TANNING WRONG CREDIT.

London, Dec. 22.--Mrs. Hannah Cor
don Watson, who says she Is the widow
OF former American consul at Tien
Tsin, China, was charged today at Bow
street police court with obtaining
credit from London hotel on false
pretences. The amount involved was
$40.
1t was learned later that Watson
was an assumed name and that the
defendant was the widow of the late
Sheridan Pitt Read OF New York who
was formerly American consul at Tien
Tsin and who died of heart disease In
London on October 81, 1912.
The testimony showed that Mrs.
Watson went to a hotel last week.
with four children and brought with
her two valises. When asked to pay
her current bill she left ostensibly to
cash draft. Later in the day ne
sent man for the two valises, saying
she wished to have her initials put on
them. She was arrested on Saturday
and today appealed to the American
embassy for assistance. J. Arthur
Barrett, an American lawyer practio
ing In London, appeared on behalf OF
the embassy and explained to the
magistrate that Mrs. Wilson said she
was expecting remittance from
America. The magistrate thereupon
ordered the defendant remanded for q
week and admitted her to bail on q
surety Of $3.50.
Mrs. Watson, comes from New
Hampshire. She has resided In Europe
for some time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
VILLAGE CREEK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mute are visiting
friends in Macon, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Harsch and son
Earl visited Sunday at the J. F. Hill
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heckart of Car
son City, Colo, visited Friday and Sat
urday at the J. M. Arnold home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ROUGH and
Philip and Margaret ROUGH, and Mrs.
Sinsky and little son of Melrose visited
at the l.. BOSNIAN home near Blakes-
burg.
Mr. and Mrs Martin Huber of
Blakesburg were over Sunday visitors
at the parental Henry Harsch home.
Mrs. L. E. Bivin left Monday for
Floris.
Rev. and Mrs. Lee spent Tuesday
at the J. M. Arnold home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennie Hillitson Of
South Ota,r,- 49, ~ n---A-- --l