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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
EXPRESS REGRET
At RESIGNATION
FIRST NATIONAL AND UNION
TRUST e. SAVINGS BANKS
PASS RESOLUTIONS.

Martin B. Hutchinson whose election
to the board Of directors Of the Chicago
federal reserve bank has necessitated
his withdrawal from the directorate of
the First National and the Union Trust
& Savings banks, Is the subject Of
resolutions drafted by both these insti-
tutions. The directors of both banks
were called in special meeting to con-
slider the resignation of Mr.. Hutchinson
from their boards which was filed I'M
der date of May 25, but action deferred
on it by the bankers until after his
election. The following resolutions
are expressive of the high regard in
which Mr.. Hutchinson is held by his
former associates:
Whereas, M. B. Hutchison, having
been elected a director in the federal
reserve bank of Chicago, finds it nee
essary under the law, to sever his con-
nection with the board of directors of
the First National bank;
Therefore, be it resolved, that while
we are compelled to accept his resigna-
ton, breaking an association of over
twenty years, we know full we'll that
we are losing member whose expert
ence and advice have been of great
value and whose presence will be sad.
ly missed.
We want to heartily congratulate
Mr.. Hutchinson on the honor that has
come to him and wish him abundant
success in his new official capacity.
Whereas, M. B. Hutchinson, vice
president and director of the Union
Trust & Savings bank, has been high
ly honored by election as director
in the federal reserve bank of Chicago
and while we extend to him, with q
spirit of pride, our heartiest congratu-
lations, we greatly regret that the laws
which govern the federal bank organ
ization, necessitate his resignation as
an officer of this bank.
Resolved, that while we as directors
accept his resignation, we fully realize
that we have lost valuable member,
whose experienced service has been
highly appreciated.
! We sincerely wish Mr.. Hutchinson
abundant success in his new and re-
sponsible position.
The vacancy left by the resignation
has been left temporarily open by the
directors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
FORMER 0TTUMWA
MAND|ESSUDDENLY
e. J. GAVNEY WHO RAN AN EN-.
CINE ON BURLINGTON HERE
EXPIRES SUNDAY.

The death of Edward J. Gavney at
his home in St. Joseph, Mo-, Sunday
night Is reported in an issue of the st..
Joseph Gazette of Tuesday. Mr.. Cav
ney was we'll known among the Bur-
lington engine and trainmen all over
the Ottumwa and Burlington divisions.
He had been round house foreman and
travelling engineer on the Ottumwa
division and pulled passengers over
this division for many years. His wife
was former Ottumwan. The account
of his death follows:
Edward Joseph Gavney, 81 years old,
a veteran engineer on the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad, died un-
expectedly of heart disease at his
home, 1915 Sylvanie street, late Sun
day night He had not been working
for the last few months on account Of
Ill health. He had just returned from
a car ride with his wife and was seated
in chair when stricken, dying few
minutes later. He was a member OF
Molla temple of the Shrine, Hugh de
Payens commandery No. and Charity
lodge A. F. & A. NJ, No 331. He is
survived by widow, one son, Dean
Gavney, and brother and sister OF
Aurora, Ill. Funeral arrangements will
not be completed until the arrival Of
Mrs. Gavney's brother, r. T. Shea, New
York city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
WHAT WILADY WILL WEAR THIS FALL
IS SEEN IN THE SHOPS OF OTTUMWA

AS the summer season Of dances,
picnics and teas wanes, the feminine
world begins to look forward with
pleasure to the crisp autumn after.
Moons when the club year opens and
to the evening parties Of the pleasant
mid season. The question which you
were asked in your pink tea days,
when you wore perky bows In your
hair and, ruffly knee dresses, is equal
ly important today: What shall you
wear to the party?"
The styles of early summer have
been succeeded by some radically diff
ferent fashions and 1t is perplexing
question to decide on a dress or Co.'S
tune which will be correct for any
length Of time. The conservative
woman or girl who has the well bred
sense of fitness and charm in costum-
ing, will be able, however. with a lit
tie study, to select some very attrac.
tive clothes for Indian summer.
Without doubt, the long tunics have
come to stay, displacing the ruffles OF
few months ago. A pretty develop
ment of the idea Is the redingote style,
which. In numerous variations, means
a long tun1c cut open IN 'front.' ana
closed behind. In many costumes 1t
takes the form of bolero blouse at
tached to the cut-a-way tunic. In the
party dresses net lace and the lovely
soft silks are always most popular.
Some beautiful charmeuse, crepe de
chine and silk poplin gowns are
shown in wistaria, several lovely
shades of green and black and white.
Long sleeves of net are used with low
necks finished with the exquisitely
sheer collars and vests Of organdie,
either hemstitched or embroidered.
These gowns are equally correct for
the afternoon party or club meeting,
or the more informal evening affairs.
The girdles are quite wide and rather
palmer than formerly, finished with
variety of bows in the back.
A good many dresses are shown in
the soft silks in the new basque style,
either gathered on each side Of the
front closing or straight. Small COW
cred buttons set very close together
are used and the effect Is frequently
most attractive. AS to the question Of
how we'll they will be received, no
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
LACK OF POTASH
TO AFFECT FARMS

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 21.-The at
tention of farmers in Connecticut, es-
pecially potato raisers, was directed to-
day by Prof. E. H. Jenkins, director of
the agricultural experiment station to
the approaching scarcity Of potash for
fertilizer. The bulk Of the supply has
come from Germany. Prof. jenkins
saws that while crops may not be ma
terially affected next season, lean
crops may come the year following.
He warns farmers against placing too
much confidence in fertilizers in which
insoluable potash is theb asis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
PICNIC IS HELD
At CALDWELL PARK
OLD SETTLERS AND OLD SOL
DIERS ENJOY ANNUAL GATH
ERING TODAY.

The Old Settlers and Old Soldiers
picnic held at Caldwell park this af-
ternoon was the scene of happy gath
ering of pioneers and war veterans
and their families. Many who came to
this and adjoining counties in the time
when the state was in its infancy were
present at the park and greeted OLD
friends and neighbors, while the little
bronze emblem of the Grand Army was
everywhere In evidence.
The program, which was to have be-
gun this morning, was postponed until
after dinner as many did not arrive
until near the noon hour. Those who
did come earlier spent the time in So
cial chat and here and there groups OF
men could be seen recalling incidents
which had happened back in their
more youthful days, whether on the
battlefield or in the wild frontier.
At twelve o'clock the families separ-
ated and enjoyed their dinner picnic
style with the grass for a table and
the trees for a roof The old soldiers
selected nominating committee COM
posed of M. H. Skinner, T. w. Holdings
worth and J. T. Beagle, while the old
settlers chose Jacob Lowenberg, l.. j..
Newuuist and F. l.. Daggett. At one
o'clock the committees reported their
nominations, which were unanimously
accepted in both cases. The new Of
flcers for the old soldiers are: presi-
dent w. A. Work; vice president, j..
F. Beagle; secretary H. G. Nosler:
treasurer w. H. Thompson. The old
settlers elected for president; ]. G.
Kendrick; vice president F. E. Baker;
secretary F. L. Daggett; treasurer Car
ey Inskeep; historian Louise Adler.
Music by choirs and martial band,
parade of the old soldiers led by a
drum corps. and speeches by M. B.
Hutchinson. John M. Fish, and several
representatives Of various townships
took IN the afternoon program.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
ENGLISH ORDER TO
MEET HERE IN 1915

]. Harry Carbon of this city, who
represented the local Captain Scott
lodge No. 532, Sons of st. George, at
the recent convention Of the grand
body at Peoria, ILL.,, was successful IN
securing this meet for Ottumwa IN
1915. The date will probably be the
first week in August.
The grand body Of the order con.
sisted, in this years convention, OF
ninety delegates from Illinois and
Iowa 1t is probable that the 1915 con-
vention will bring even more to this
city. The sessions last for three days.
This will be the first time that the Or
der has ever held it's convention In an
Iowa city, and Ottumwa is fortunate
in being privileged to extend the first
invitation from the Hawkeye state to
the Illinois members of the order, as
we'll as to those living in other Iowa
cities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
FACTIONS OF MINE
WORKERS IN FIGHT

Mulberry, Kan, Aug. 21.-Defenders
of the Sheridan mine No. 10, near here
who are intent upon having the mine
continue operations while mine work
ers are quarreling among themselves
as to whether they shall return to work
in other mines in this district, fired
on a party of invading miners today.
No one was injured.
The approaching miners, who are of
a group favoring continuing the recent
mine strike in this district, first march
ed to the mine and made a hostile
demonstration. Armed working min
ers shot into the air when the march
ers approached and the invading party
fled This afternoon the same group
approached the mine but when they
were one hundred yards away the mine
defenders opened fire. Further trou-
BILE is feared.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
NEW AERIAL WILL
COME NEXT WEEK
CHIEF SLOAN BACK FROM SEA-
GRAVE PLANT WHERE He
INSPECTED TRUCK.

Fire Chief Charles Sloan returned
Thursday night from his trip to the
Seagrave fire apparatus plant In Col
umbus, Ohio, where he has been IN
speeding the new aerial truck that was
purchased by the city in May. He
states that the new equipment is
beauty and appears to be modern
and useful piece Of fire apparatus. He
watched It being painted and was at
the plant for some days at the sugges-
ton of the manufacturers who wished
the work passed upon before COM
pletion in order to carry out any sug-
gestions that the city would have to
make. Mrs. Sloan and son Louis who
visited in Illinois returned with Mr..
Sloan who also visited his mother in
Rushville, III.
Chief sloan states that the new truck
with tractor is SIG feet long and the
rear of the central station that Is now
given over to stables for the horses,
will have to be cleared to take care
Of the motor equipment. The aerial
will be shipped from the plant Sept
ember 1 and is expected here about
four or five days later. The head OF
Chief Wapello will supply the design
for the hood of the motor and Mr..
Sloan says that this is beautiful In the
model. The water tower for the aerial
will be supplied with three streams
and two inch nozzle.
The present combination truck that
has been In service for some weeks
past, has been equipped with coup.
ling for the hauling wagon full OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
PRICE BOOSTERS
WILL BE INDICTED

Washington, D, c., Aug. 21-Attor-
ney General McReynolds expects sew
eral indictments to be returned within
the next few days, as the result Of the
investigation ordered by President Will
son Of the increase In food prices since
the outbreak of war in Europe.
Government officials would not say
today in what cities the indictments
would be sought, but it was declared
no effort would be made to localize
the prosecution in any particular part
Of the country
Mr.. McReynolds has been in frequent
communication with the white house
since the investigation was started and
expects to make his formal report
soon. The president has directed that
prosecutions be pressed vigorously.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22

answer has been made as yet, although
they are evidently quite popular in
the east. Notifications are numerous
and graceful and the question re-
solves itself into the recognized fact,
that when worn by the right person.
anything Is pretty. 1t Is for the think.
Ing woman to decide whether 1t Will
be becoming to her individual face and
figure, before ordering any style OK
gown wholesale.
Net over net and lace over lace
characterize the evening gown proper
for both matron and maid, both very
short and very long sleeves being used
with square or rounA low necks. wide
girdles Of silk braid, satin and velvet,
either Powered or plain are finished in
the back with wide butterfly bows or
long. narrow loops. Buttons OF Jet, or
covered with silk are much used, as are
the corsage bouquet, which may be
either one large flower or cluster OF
smaller ones. Triple founced skirts
Of shadow lace are very good, the
ruffles frequently being edged with a
three inch band Of colored silk to har-
monte with the girdle and other trim
ming. The same idea is carried out
with the tunic, which Is either shaped
or straight or cut In the redingote
style
AS to wraps-what could be prettier
than a cape Of olive green or black
broadcloth with military collar and
martial looking rows of buttons, flung
back to disclose clinging lace gown?
The capes are beautifully lined In
either gayly lowered or plain colors
and come in several lengths.
An attractive addition to the party
costumes are the cunning little leather
party bags which the Jewelers. are
showing. They resemble business
like looking little suitcase OF red, green,
black or brown suede and contain a
change case rouge stick, powder puff
box. mirror, memorandum, perfume
bottle, and space for handkerchief
While very smart and dressy, they go
very we'll with tailored suits and are
quite practical. Black gloves stitched
in white and white gloves stitched in
black, either long or short, repeat the
black and white touch which is so
good this year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
Mrs. Emma Hall,

Mrs. Emma Hall.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Hall, who
died at her home in Blakesburg Thurs.
day at the age Of SO years, was held
this afternoon from the residence IN
charge of Rev. J. E. Ward of Cincin-
natl M. E. church. 1nterment was
made at Munterville.
Mrs. Elvira Christy Cioyd.
Funeral services of Mrs. Elvira
Christy Cloyd, whose death occurred
Wednesday evening, were held at the
Blakesburg Baptist church at IL
o'clock this morning, in charge of Rev.
Jonathan Lee of Ottumwa. Interment
was made in the Blakesburg cemetery.
Mrs. John Porter.
Brief services over the remains OF
Mrs. John Porter who died Thursday
were held this afternoon at 1:3O
o'clock at the residence, $40 Ogden
avenue. The body was then taken to
Moberly, Mo-, over the Wabash at .
o'clock for interment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
LOSES LIFE IN
RESCUE EFFORT
FATHER JUMPS INTO RIVER TO
SAVE THREE DAUGHTERS;
BROWNS WITH THEM.

Davenport, Aug. 21.-Four people,
residents of Leclaire, Ia, father, and
three daughter, were drowned in the
Mississippi river near Leclaire, vii
lage about twelve miles from this city
yesterday afternoon. The father lost
his life in vain attempt to rescue
his three daughters. The drowned are !:
Thomas Thomas, aged So; Dorothy,
aged 21; Elizabeth, II, and Katherine,
aged II.
The oldest girl was wading behind a
boat containing the others when she
went in water over her head. Her two
sisters leaped in to help her and were
also caught in the current. The father
made fruitless attempt to save all
three. The bodies have all been re-
covered.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
SAYS HEADLIGHT ON
ENGINE INADEQUATE

The coroner's jury in returning its
verdict in the case of G. A. Anderson
states that the death was caused by a
Burlington switch engine Tuesday
night and 1t further finds that the
headlight on the engine was made
quate. Mr.. Anderson was not identit1ed
until Thursday when it was found that
instead of being J. M. Losey Of Fair
fax, he was an Ottumwa man and an
employe of the Milwaukee car depart
ment at the junction.
No arrangements for the funeral
have thus far been made but brother
in law from out of the city Is expected
to come here to look after the fun
eral plans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Miss Elma and Michael Carey have
returned to Council Bluffs after visit
ing their aunt, Mrs. s. J. Keller, $40
Ellis avenue.
Otto Armstrong has gone to ST. Joe,
Mo-, to attend the fair.
G. R, Chisman Of Bidwell, visited
relatives in the city today.
Mrs. Ed L. Pepper and daughter
Laura returned to Conway Springs,
Kan. today after visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben s. Pepper, West Chester avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Love and sons
Edward and Leo, 431 Chester avenue.
have left for an extended visit in the
vest and will make stops at Denver,
Salida. Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Salt Lake City.
Laurence T. Ford Of Des Moines, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Ellzaoeth
Ford and other relatives in Ottumwa
tor few days.
Louie Stark and Charlie Baker left
Tor Des Moines this morning to spend
their vacation.
Mrs. Charles Kercheval and Miss
Luna Cassel of Omaha, Neb., are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Haw. 316 West Fifth street.
Mrs. Mary Betchel of Ottumwa. is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. T. Smith, on North Third
street.-Burlingto Hawk-Eye.
Dr.. and Mrs. H. W. Roberts. 406
North Market street, has returned
from an extended eastern trip.
Mrs. R. Mccullough and Miss Hazel
speery OF Burlington spent Thursday
1t the home of Rev. A. w. Miller, 4lo
North Weller street.
Lawrence Murphy, Joe Leisenring,
Eeorg, Stutsman and Ernest Stice
leave tonight for Chicago from where
thew will take lake trip to Buffalo
and return.
Miss Ruth Goreltz, Of Burlington, is
visiting at the home Of c. E. Hoerr, 5l3
North Sheridan avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Fezler and little
daughter Edith OF Oklahoma City,
Okla. are visiting Mrs. Fezler's moth
err Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy, 514 Ches-
ter avenue.
Mrs. l.. w. Pepper and daughter
Louise have returned to Kansas City,
Mo-, after visiting Mrs. l.. 0. Pepper,
800 Wilson street.
Miss Inez Ceilings has returned to
Des Moines after visiting relatives In
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Bibb, 312 Cara
street, Mr.. and Mrs. o. 0. Rogers, 123
West Maple avenue, are visiting
friends in Chicago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
SPECIAL ESSAYS
TO Be PUBLISHED
FEATURE OF PARTICULAR INTER-
EST TO BUSINESS MEN WILL
BE PRINTED.

A series of advertising essays, OF
particular interest to the business man
and of more or less interest to every
one who is ambitious, will be printed
weekly in The Courier commencing to-
morrow. Herbert Kaufman, author of
do Something; Be Something" is the
writer of essays and his philosophy is
of interest to all walks of life. He
deals with some live topics in
his writings and in such way that
they are both forceful and interesting.
They contain many ideas that are
worth while adding to ones store OF
knowledge. The first of these special
articles will appear Saturday on the
editorial page.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
AGENCY PICNIC
IS SUCCESSFUL
HUNDREDS GATHER FOR FIFTH
ANNUAL HOMECOMING At
FULLEN's GROVE.

All roads led to Agency Thursday,l
and all through the morning and up uny
til the middle of the afternoon steady
stream OF autos, buggies and carriageA
poured into Fullen's grove, where then
fifth annual homecoming was In prof.
gress. The weather was ideal for the
gathering, and the crowd numbered in. |
to the hundreds. Picnic dinners were
the order of the day, although dinner
was served by the Epworth league OF
the Agency M. e. church and many
took advantage of this convenience.
Rev. E. J. Shook of Ottumwa, made
the principal address of the program,
speaking on THE Ideal Home" Rev.
Mr. Shook stated that the home was
the foundation of the republic and that
the children of the American homes
were the hope of the nation. 1.-THE
home" said the speaker, lis not made
up of things, but of folks-and charac,
ter" He gave description OF the
ideal home, giving the desirable quail.
tiles of both the father and mother,
and then taking up the child question \
in connection with the government ON
the home. He dwelt upon the litera,
ture and learning, giving the bible the
first place. The home, according to
Rev. Mr.. Shook, should be a place OF
work, play and worship, and is incom.
plete without anyone of these factors,
He concluded by saying THE greatest
place on earth is the home, and the
mightiest thing among men is a moth.
er's love-"
Music was furnished by double
quartet composed of the Misses Edith
Foster and Blanche Foulke, Mesdames
M. D. Cox and Milo Whipple, and
Messrs William Connolly, Harry John.
son, NJ. D. Cox and w. H. Reynolds.
Miss Dot Miller played the accompani
ments. 1sraefs martial band, compos
ed of fife and drums, also interspersed
melody with the other features of the
program.
Giuseppe Garibaldi" and his trained
bear took the platform after the
speeches and music were over and
amused the crowd, especially the chill
dren, by going through number Of
queer antics. The bear was great
center of attraction for the little ones.
Various contests and races, including
nail driving for married women, long
distance throw, peanut race, egg race,
bun eating contest and wheelbarrow
race kept the picnickers busy until the
afternoon was we'll over. A tug of war
between Agency and Washington
townships resulted in a speedy victory
for the latter and won for the repre-
sentatives box of cigars.
While a number of people were
standing up on a section of benches
watching the nail driving contest, the
structure collapsed and John Dwire, a
resident of Agency, sustained badly
bruised and lacerated ankle. While
the injury was painful, there was no
fracture and Mr.. Dwire will no doubt
be able to be about in a short time.
The gathering broke up shortly be-
fore nightfall, many remaining on the
grounds for supper. Every one pres.
ent expressed themselves as being well
pleased with the affair and the next
will be anticipated with much pleas.
ure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-22
In MemOriam

James R. Livingstone, was born In
Shelby county, Indiana, in 1884 where
he lived with his parents until his
twenty-third year when they moved to
Davis county this state. At the age of
twenty-five he was united in marriage
to Miss Sophia Breeding. and to this
union was born ten children, two of
dying in infancy Four are living at
the present time, one son having died
June, 1918. The wife and mother pass
ed away March 8, 1918 on Sunday
evening between $3.50 and ten o'clock,
the father and husband following Aug
ust 16, 1914 on Sunday at practically
the same hour.
He was fully conscious Of the ap-
proaching end, selecting the minister
to conduct the funeral services, the
pail bearers, and the songs that he
wished sung at the service, "Meet Me
There" and Nearer my God to Thee"
being his choice.
In early manhood he united with the
Methodist Episcopal church in Indiana,
anG remained true to the faith until
death; in the church of his choice he
was true and energetic, and in his be-
lief was broad minded and liberal. AS
father and husband he was kind, and
as a neighbor highly esteemed.
He leaves two sons and two daugh-
tiers to mourn his loss, Oda Livingston
of Ottumwa, E. E., Of Sapanero, Colo,
Mrs. c. B. Logan of Pueblo, Colo. and
Mrs. w. A. Anderson Of Oskaloosa.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. W. O. Livingstone, assisted by
Isaac Williams at the Davis St. Chris
tian church and the remains laid to
rest by the side Of those Of his wife in
Shaul cemetery south Of the city-Con-
frihnfed ..-.s.. #.