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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26
In Mem0rianl
Charles Wesley Friend.

Charles Wesley Friend was born
April 8, 1S43, near Charleston, Clark
county, Indiana, and died very sudden
ly of apoplexy at his home in Eldon,
Iowa, March Is, 1914, the span of his
life being 70 years, II months and 13
days. He was the eldest son Of George
w. and Catherine Friend, and his early
boyhood was spent at or near the place
of his birth. His father was a minister
of the Methodist Episcopal church and
as one Of the early pioneer mission,
aries, brought his family overland to
Iowa In the fall of 1855, settling near
what is now the village of Crawfords.
vile in Washington county. He resid.
ed with the family In various places
In southeastern Iowa until 1862 when
he answered the call for volun.
teers and enlisted in Co. G. of the
Seventh Iowa Cavalry, and served with
great credit until the close of the war.
Returning from the army service he
attended college at Mt Pleasant and
afterwards spent several years in
teaching. On November 20, 1867 he
was joined in marriage to Miss Susie
Jameson, at Winchester in Van Buren,
county. To this union were born
seven children, three sons and four
daughters, all of whom, with the de-
voted wife and mother, survive him
except one daughter who died in in
fancy. The children are Will w., of
Eldon, George W., Of Ottumwa Lora,
Zula, Edward and Audrey, all of Eldon.
Iii addition to his immediate family
he is survived by four brothers and
five sisters, They are: Edward of b.
tina, Alberta; o. j., of Salisbury, Mo-,
Thomas of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Harlan
Harlan w., of Alexandria. La, Mrs.
Emma Pickett, Of Ottumwa; Mrs.
Elizabeth Christler Of Sussex, Wyo.
ming; Mrs. Cynthia Sweet, of North
English, Iowa; Mrs. Flora Peck living
man, near Forbes, South Dakota.
Mr. Friend moved with his family to
Eldon, April s. 1879 and resided there
continually until his death. He at once
entered the employ of the Rock Island
company and was engaged in the ser,
vice of that company in different ca
pacities until about year ago, when
he met with a severe injury, which, to-
gether with his age and time Of service
he was retired on the employees pen
sion.
He was one Of the charter members
of the G.. A. r.. post Of Eldon and an
active member Of the |. O. O. F. lodge
of that place for over quarter of a
century. In his early manhood he
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church, and was an active worker in
the church and Sunday school for a
rup,hor NJ yoars and E1ia membership
was still in that church at the time of
his death.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
J. II. Skies of the Congregational
church, an old time friend of the
pioneer family were held at the house
Wednesday afternoon, and the Odd
Fellows burial service used at the
grave. The members of the Eldon
lodge I. O. o. F. attended in body,
as did also the G.. A. R. post. Inter,
ment was made in the Eldon cemetery
Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26
HILL BORO.

Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Blackford and
two children of Oskaloosa came down
Saturday for few days visit with
relatives.
r. A. Graves went to Davenport Mon.
day morning to attend Masonic meet
ing. ...
C. F. Hoaglin returned Wednesday
from Cedar Rapids and West Branch
where he was looking for Percheron
horse.
Wesley Wilson younest child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Wilson passed away at
the home here Sunday morning after
an illness of several weeks. The fun
eral will be held at the church this
afternoon. 4
C. E. Logan and John Lutte Of Mount
Pleasant were visitors here the latter
part of the week on their way to Ben
tonsport.
Misses Hazel Nelson and Bessie
Newbold and Leo Nelson have returned
to their school work In Cedar Falls.
j. w. Williams and family are load
ing their goods today to move to
Keithsburg, Ill.,, where he will work
at his trade of blacksmithing.
Everett C. Farley who spent couple
days with relatives here left Sunday
evening for Davenport.
Mrs Charley Clauson returned Mon
day from a visit in Fort Madison.
La We're Boley of New London visit
ed friends in town recently.
VIM. Plummer and grand daughter
Frances Brockman of Fort Madison
at the. G. G. Plummer home here the
latter part of the week. Y
| The residence Of Nicholas Boley
caught fire in the roof last evening
and would have burned down but for
for the prompt work Of neighbors.
Misses Leila Billingsley Lo~illa Cope.
land and Grace Billingsly were shop.
ping in Ottumwa Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kerr of Birm-
ingham were recent visitors with her
sister, Mrs. Joe Wilson.
Mrs. S. F. Bishop returned Friday
from Mt. Pleasant.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cook and the
parents of an eleven pound son born
Saturday. March 81.
Ben Harlan and Laura Schulz went
to Burlington Saturday evening.
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OTTUMWA SEED co.
lis South Court Street
SALEM.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Florence Friend Saturday afternoon
1t being her thirteenth birthday ami
versary. A jolly time is the report
of the merry crowd Of girls.
Called here by the serious illness OF
her brother, George Garmoe living
northwest Of town, Mrs. Cordelia Nc
Searr arrived from Kansas City Sat
urday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Milligan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Daily, Grant Milligan, Miss
Kate Milligan and Mrs. Bert Bunker
were Keokuk visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Ray Doanond infant spent last
week with the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John McMaster.
II. G. Cooper came from Brighton
and spent Tuesday night at the home
of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper.
Postmaster Owen Hourihan and
wife were at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday to
attend the funeral of Mrs. James
Hourihan.
Mrs. /. A. MCDANIEL has returned to
Wyaconda, Mo-, after visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hi Pickard.
last week at the parental Mr.. and Mrs
r. e. Ernest home at Mediapolis.
The W. F. M. S. met with Mrs. Van
Trump Friday afternoon.
Miss Maggie Crum returned to Birm
ingham following a visit with heI
aunt Mrs. AZur Barton.
Following a visit with his sister
Miss Eliza Francy, Robert Francy has
returned to Ottumwa.
Mrs. Kate Mcdowell is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Upton at Noble
Miss Hattie Mogel Is home from 8
visit with her sister at Fancy Prairie
III.
The Burkey family have moved from
Burlington to their farm east of Salem
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Ayers are visiting
relatives in South Dakota.
Mrs. VIII Sunkin spent last week
with her mother at Mt. Pleasant.
Charles Clawson and daughter Jen
ME are home from Centerville, Ind.
Mrs Dore Powell was at Mt. Pleas
ant last week a guest Of relatives.
Ed Lee took two car loads Of cattle
to Ottumwa last week.
Mrs. Belle Bicksler returned from
Chicago Friday morning.
Ross Kester is home from Oquawak
III.
Following two weeks looking after
their interests in Chicago, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. #. Shriner and daughter, Mrs
Ray Davidson returned home Monday
morning
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26
WE'LL KNOWN COAL
OPERATOR is DEAD

Des Moines, March 25.-Ralph Madi-
son, one Of the best known coal operat-
ors in Des Moines died following ar
operation for appendicitis. He had been
i'll only a week. He was SO years old.
Mr.. Madison was president of the
Madison Coal Co, which operates a
mine on Twentieth street. He had
lived in Des Moines twenty-five years
and had been engaged in the mining
business throughout that period. He
is survived by his wife and seven chill
dren, three sons and four daughters
The sons are George, Albert and Elmer
Madison, and the daughters are Mrs
Dwight Locker, and Ruth, Mildred and
Mary Madison. ..s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26
The Last Big Game Field

There still exists land where the sound of
rifle is unknown; as great in extent the big game
fields of British East Africa of South Africa in the
old days; swarming with untouched game; heatn c
worked edo out, easily accessible to who is willing
to 90 1.-the and work. Furthermore, must repeat,
this is the last new game field of real extent. All
the rest of the continent is we'll enough known.
Therefore we have the real pleasure, not only IN
onenine new and rich country to the knowledge of
sportsmen, but the added satisfaction of knowing
tkat we are the last who will ever behold such
country for the first time-Stewart Edward White
in April OUTING. ,....
Read the Want Ads in tOday's Courier.
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OPEN MERRILL BIDS.

new building to be erected by the J. Fl
Merrill Co. are to be opened April 8
Work on the fine new three story
structure for the big wholesale grocery
"a for, to 20 against.
Sixteen and hree-quarters section:
of land are included in the merger
which embraces the districts Of l, 2 anC
8, and part Of No. Washington town
ship, and part Of districts and 9
Marietta township.
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LAMOILLE MERGER
WINS VICTORY

MarshalIOWn, tMarch 25.-The school
consolidation Of Washington and
Marietta township districts carried by
almost a two-to-one vote in the cleo
ton held at Lamonille. The vote wac
business will be begun as soon after
the bids are opened and the contract
let as is possible.
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WILL REISSUE LICENSE

Des Moines. March 25.-The q
insurance department expects to
issue the Cancelled license OF the :
tional Life association Of Des Mdr
now that it has been reorganized h
cordance with the requirements q
department, as soon as the new pl
forms have been approved by the tt
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DOMESTIC SCIENCE
AT CROSS LANES

Cross Lanes, March 25.-In keeping
with the progressiveness of the COM
munity, short course in domestic
science Of one week will be given at
Cross Lanes by Miss Neale S. Knowles
April Is to 49, The sessions are free
to everybody, and detailed program
for the days will he announced later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26

FOR SALE-BRAND NEW STOD-
dard Dayton passenger auto Never
been run Will consider smaller car
as part payment. Address M-l9-D
care Courier.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26

It's license in Illinois. Michigan, Missis-
sippi and other states have been can
celed, following the lead Of Iowa, and
it is expected that these licenses will
then be renewed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26

FOR SALE-EGGS FOR MATCHING
from prize Winning Buff Orpingtons.
Would like to buy a few good large
sized pullets, any breed. Write me
your wants. C. D. Giltner & Son, r..
No. /, Ottumwa. New phone 584-W.
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grandsons of Mr.. Chisman were the
acting pallbearers.
Many friends from the city Of Of
tumwa where he resided for the last
eight years, were present to swell the
very large assemblage at the funeral
Contributed.
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AMERICAN STANDARD FAWN AND
White Indian Runner Duck eggs for
Matching 81 per Is. SO per 100. Mrs.
w. A. Fulmer. Phone 10y Eddyville
Iowa.
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For Sale

BARRED ROCK EGGS FOR SALE
from big boned birds. 75c per IS: "a. 50
per hundred. Grace Emmons. Liberty
Vile, Iowa. ....../ ....
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Political Announcement.
hereby announce that will be a
candidate for constable in Center
township, Wapello county subject to
the democratic voters at the June
primary.
Harry Skinner.
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Political Announcement

l am candidate on the demo
cratic ticket for sheriff OF Wapello
county subject to the decision of
voters at the June primary.
" Frank II. Harris.
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Political Announcement

I hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for nomination for constable
from Center township on the demo.
cratic ticket subject to the June
primary. f*.s s''sr
JOHN a. RUSH.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-26

FOR SALE-EGGS FROM ROSE
Comb Rhode Island Reds and Crys-
tai White Orpingtons. 81 per Is from
pens and 81 per Is from free range.
Special prices on incubator lots.
Bourbon Red Turkey eggs SO for g..
Mrs. Lincoln Brown, r. 8, Ottumwa,
Iowa.
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RUFF PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS, 75C
Der Is; 81 for SO; all orders for less
than so sent by parcel post prepaid
Bartha Christy, Selma, Ia.
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Wanted
For Sale

ron sAIM OR RENT-A FARM OF
Il acres. Frank II. Glen. K1rkville,
Iowa
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FOR SALE-TWO EXTRA GOOD
Angus bun calves. c. D. Giltner, OF
turnWa, Ia, r. No. /. Phone 584-W.
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SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORN
eggs, a strictly choice flock Of ma
tured winter layers. Raised on free
range. Prices reasona BILE. w. H. Boon
Batavia, la.
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FOR SALE-BUFF ORPINGTON
eggs 81 per 10, from birds of uniform
color and Of. best blood that can be
found anywhere. Why not get OF the
best? Eggs from pens prices upon
request. G.. D. Giltner. New phone
SAW. Ottumwa, r. No. 1.
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FoR SALE OR TRADE-ONE REG
. istared French draft stallion. al
dress MID care Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25
RELIEF SUPPLIES GO FREE.
Railroads of Trunk Line Association to
Facilitate Movement.

New York. Nov. 2O.-To facilitate
transportation of food and clothing
for Belgian relief, all railroads of the
Trunk Lines Association, covering
territory east Of the Mississippi and
north of Norfolk, Va, will transmit
such supplies without charge, it was
announced tonight. The commission
for relief in Belgium is trying to eff
feet a similar arrangement with lines
west of the Mississippi.
The next relief ship sailing under
charter of the commission will load
next week at Philadelphia taking on
supplies from the Northwestern states
and Pennsylvania. About December /
another ship will be dispatched from
New York with Il cargo of Western
contributions.
Mrs. Herr ert G. Hoover will sail
next week to ioin her husband, chair
man of the London commission. and
assist him in his work. She was chair
man of the American woman's relief
committee in London during the early
days of the war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25
GRAND CROSS FOR WOMAN.
Mrs. PCniicld llOnOrcd With Award of
Order of Queen Elizabeth,

Washington, Nov. 2O.-Omcial an
nouncement Of the award of the
grand cross of the order of Eliza
beth by Emperor Franz Joseph to
Mrs. Frederick c. Penleld, wife of
the American ambassador at Vienna,
was cabled today to the Austro- Hun
garian ambassy here. Mrs. Penlield
has done interchangeable work among
sick and wounded soldiers of the dual
monarchy.
The message to the embassy said ::
The emperor mas conferred on
Mrs. Peniield the grand cross of the
Order Of Elizabeth. The newspapers
emphasize the Importance Of this dis
tinction rs conferred for the first time
on lady not connected with the i'm
perial family, and show appreciation
of the extraordinary personal merits
Of Mrs. Peniicld which brought about
her decoration on account Of her care
for the soldiers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25
OFFICERS DESTROY STILL.
First Raid of Kind in County for
Years Brought Results.

Laurens, Nov. 2O.-Yesterday Sher-
iif John ID. Owings and party of depu-
ties raided a regular North Carolina
"moonshinc" distilling outfit on a
small stream in Youngs township; this
county About 500 gallons OF mash
were destroyed and the cap Of the
copper still, discovered several hun
dred yards from the plant" was
brought to the city by the officers. The
still was a GO gallon outfit and appar-
emily had not been in operation very
long. No one was found about the
place and no arrests have been made
in connection with the rail as yet
This is new business for the Laurens
officers, as it has been a good many
years since raid Of this kind has
been made in this section. 1t has been
suggested that this new enterprise has
been inaugurated with the idea of
helping out the grain movement"
now claiming SO much attention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25

sumter in particular being the most
important of all.
If the farmers are induced to enter
into the plan, and some have already
agreed 20 do SO. the housewives of
sumter Will have to patrOniZe the curb
market and work for its continuance
10 great extent.
AS soon as the ladies have met and
discussed the matter and given their
decision TO President HearOn and Sec
retary RcardOn, the special committee
in charge, then the city council and
the board of county commissioners
will be interviewed regarding their
attitude and support of the curb mar
ket plan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25
CALLED TO I'LORECI;.
W. Il. Oliver Accepts BAPTIST Invita-
tiOn.

W. -. tllNcf accepts IiaptiSt INV ta-
Florence. Nov. 20.-The Rev. w. f.
oliver, former pastor of the First
Baptist church in t,,iS city, has ac-
ccpted the call to irc pastoratc of
the Second Baptist church. Dn ac-
count Uf his health Mir. oliver SOM"
time ago resigned the pastorate of
the First church and retired to his
home town, Mr.. Olive. y. c., to take
charge of the church there. but he
will return to Florence very soon.
which has been very much of II home
To him and his entire family. The pru-
plc Of Florence. regardless of church
ailililtsun are all delighted with Mr..
pllvcr'S acceptance of the call
I'lorcnC" is now mallinG active
preparations for the entertainment ct
tn" council of the SINNERS which j.
to- meet here uu ThHnksGiVinG day
Tuc business, houses are hriu@ decor
aird for the occasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25

n conference was held yesterday be-
tween l.. l.. Baker, State Farm Dem
onstration Agent, and J. Frank Will
liams, County Demonstration these
two representing the United States
Department OF Agriculture. Clemson
College and the Sumter county FARM
ers' Union, with President j. Il. Hcar-
on. and Secretary Reardon, represent
ing the Retail Dealers Association, at
Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Messrs. Williams and Baker au-
thorized the statement that they most
heartily approve of the curb market
idea and the proposition to put in ia
cilities for shucking, shelling, and
sacking corn. They went into all Of
these matters thoroughly with Messrs.
Hearon and Reardon and stated that
they feel satisfied that curb market
is very fine thing for the farmers
and the consumers of Sumter.
Mrs. Nina Solomons, President of
the Sumter Civic League has express
ed her approval o. the curb market
idea and will call meeting of the
ladies of the league or the committee
i'm charge of such matters early next
week to discuss plans for cooperating
with the commercial organizations,
the farmers. and the city council
should the latter agree to help out In
this matter.
A great deal of information has
been gotten together at the Chamber
of Commerce regarding machinery
for shucking. shelling, and sackine
corn and as regards the baling of the
shucks. Chairman w. b. Boyle, of the
special committee composed OF him
self and Messrs. III. NJ. Stuckey, Il. Il
Belser. and ID. w. Cuttino will call
this committee together early mex,
week to look further into the matter
of shucking and shelling corn ant
creating q market therefor.
The success OF the proposed curl
market will depend altogether on the
amount of interest Sumter peOpl,
show In the proposition. the endorse
ment and support Of the ladies OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25
CITY MANAGER ANSWERS.
Major Robertson Says "Inhabitant of
Wright Street" Has Done Mr.. Booth
an Inj uStiCc.

Editor The Item:
have just noticed IL Communica-
ton which appeared a day or two ago
signed by "A Wright Street Inhabi-
tant," and though the serious mean
ing and intent of the article is cloud
ed by a play on names of the resi-
dents of the street, / gather that it is
meant as a protest to improvements
on other streets. and particularly
Salem avenue, and lack of same on
Wright street. The article closes
with a covert reference to Councilman
Phil Booth and elections of the fu-
ture. This does Mr.. Booth a decided
injustice.
l presume that the writer was
forced into print on account OF some
wooden curbings recently placed on
Salem avenue. l take the entire re-
sponsibillty for so placing same and
was not directed in the disposition of
said curbing by Councilman Booth or
any other member of the council. AS
4 matter of fact at the last meeting
of council, Mr.. Booth insisted that
Wright street be clayed and argued
in no unmistakable way for that i'm
prOVement. He was voted down, and
the majority decided on North Church
street, beyond Broad as the next stree,
to be clayed.
The amendment allowing Sumter to
issue bonds for street improvements
at the recent general election was
carried. Now, if the progressive citi-
zcnship Of the city will ratily this ac-
tiOn, it will mean an advance of
twenty years in the next two or three.
a city of beautiful shade trees ana
modern strets. With this improve
ment. paved streets and concrete side
walks, with her health-giving wa
ter, mild climate. and splendid system
of public schools, Sumter is destined
w w ''AN A"S"i hoiHe CITY Ol the
South.
l have labOred now more than a
year with the three gentlemen of the
board and am satisfied that if the
necessary. funds could be cheerful
ly contributed in tax paying times,
they would gladly see every street in
Sumter adorned with all modern inn
provements. With the funds on hand
all is being done that can be done.
And complaining citizens will be all
the happier when they move to that
delightful metropolis where they viii!
not complain Of the condition of
streets for they are said to be paved
with gold, and they will not complain
Of the street lights being out for it is
said that there is no night there
In the meantime, buck up strong
and believe in the Gamecock City and
stand by her all the more Loyalty when
times are rough, for one can testify
who has lived in more than one city
that no one who knows them as does
the writer can part with the place
and people except with deep regret
and a lasting memory of their hospi-
tality and fine spirit.
VIM. F. Robertson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25

BY going to market you save money
In various ways. In most instances.
at present. you telephone your orders
and take what you get at any price
your local dealer has TO charge you.
OWNS 20 excessive express rates, and
abnormal prices. which your local
dealer himself dislikes To charge YOU
but which he can not help. and on
which he makes less profit than he
would by sellinL you produce raised at
home which he can buy cheaper. IL
costs the local dealer (which you
pay) something To- deliver your vege-
tables to- you. You can carry them
home for nothing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-11-25

The proposed curb market for sale
of vegetables. poultry, eggs, fresh
beef and pork, ETC.. is rapidly asum-
ing some kind of tangible shape. as
are the plans for creating a market
for corn by the installation of a COM
oination corn shucker and shelling
machine with sacking facilities So
that the farmers can put their corn
In clean and merchantible market
shape.