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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
WILL LECTURE ON
CITY BEAUTIFUL
IOWA CITY PROFESSOR TO TELL
OF ITS VALUE AS CONNER.
CIAL ASSET.

Iowa City, July 23-Dr G. H. Weller,
professor of Greek and archaeology in
the university of Iowa, will spend the
month of August lecturing throughout
the state on 1.-THE city beautiful as a
commercial asset" The lectures will
be under the auspices Of the extension
division Of the university, and the lee
turer will at the same time collect ma
terial for the division on what Is being
done and what can be done in Iowa in
the way of modern city planning.
The summer lectures will be given
under the direction of commercial
clubs in a number of the leading cities
of the state. The schedule Is not en-
tirely completed and applications may
still be sent to the extension director
to obtain the lectures.
Professor Weller is widely known
over the state as an enthusiastic Iowa
booster and as actively interested in
business He is director of the Iowa
City Commercial club, was for two
years the president Of the Iowa City
Ad club, and Is now serving his second
term az president of the associated ad-
vertising clubs of Iowa. He has had
the advantage of continued residence
In some of the cities Of Europe.
"Civic attractiveness is beginning to
be regarded as business asset second
to none other" said O. E. Klingaman,
director of extensions in speaking OF
Prof Wellers lectures. "A healthy,
clean and beautiful city Is the best
municipal advertisement. Some phases
of city Identification will be brought
out in DR.. Weller's lectures, which will
be richly illustrated by lantern slides"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
CHARLTON.

The remains of Mrs. Ella Wills, Of
Chicago were brought to this city Sum
day morning and inferred in the Chart
ton cemetery. Deceased was formerly
Miss Ella Ford, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Davis of Wash
ington. Iowa, are here for visit with
their son, c. w. Davis and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Prather visited
1~yer Sunday in Woodburn with her
,4-pther, Clarence Moore and family.
&. Miss Nora Johnson of La Grange,
Mas been spending a few days with
Miss Cecil Holmberg.
Frank Elliott returned yesterday
from few days trip to Burlington.
Mrs. w. H. Collins, of Knowlton, re-
turned home yesterday after visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Moore.
Mrs. Amy Fitzpatrick and two chill
dren left yesterday for visit with
friends in Osceola.
Mrs. Richard Cook and two children
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
WILLIAMSBURG

John Jones of West Troy trans
acted business here Monday and
made short visit at the home of his
father and sister.
Mrs. George Stake is away this
week visiting at the home Of her par
ents at Oxford.
Rudolph Sherman of Iowa township
was in Monday for treatment of q
broken arm caused by his runaway
team.
G. P. Gallagher of York Center was
a visitor here Monday at the home
of his brother, J. P. Gallagher, of the
Journal.Tribune.
r. J. Hughes Of Cedar Rapids was
visitor here last week at the home
of his parents and with other rela
tives and friends of this vicinity.
Robert Edwards shipped car
load Of hogs from his farm east of
the city to Chicago last week. for
which he received 1910 per hundred
weight Robert is a graduate of
Ames and his farming operations
plainly indicate that he is thoroughly
applying his intelligence and energy
to the Improvement of farm condi-
lions. He reports a pleasant visit
with his former schoolmate, John
Fletcher, president of the Drovers' De-
post National bank, Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Williams are
away for a few days visit with their
pson, Arthur, at Moline, III.
Miss Lou Dillon of Upton, Iowa, is
here for few days visit at the home
of her friend, Miss Emma Watkins.
Sherman Daniels of Hamilton, Iowa,
Is here for a few days visit at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Daniels.
William Rusbult and family were
visitors here Saturday at the home
of the formers sister, Mrs. George
w. Rooster.
Workmen are now engaged In ex-
cayating for a new modern residence
for G. F. Gallagher in the Yoss & Wal
lace addition.
F.. B. Cresswell Of Ottumwa was
here last week attending to his bust
ness interests and visiting with
friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
CENTERv|LLE TO
HAVE CELEBRATION
OTTUMWA, OSkALOOSA AND Al.
BlA WILL GO FOR LABOR
DAY OBSERVANCE.

Centerville, July 23.--The program
for the Big Four day celebration here
IN which Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Abba
and Centerville will participate, has
been completed. This being the first
year that Centerville has been q mem
Der Of the circuit among whose mem
bers the celebration Of the day alter
mates. an effort is being made to see
that the visitors are provided good
entertainment. Special trains are be-
line to Abba will be in operation by
that time. The comfort of the guests
will be we'll provided for here. Fol
lowing Is the program:
500 a. m.-Music by Four Great
bands, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Abba and
Centerville.
Vocal music at intervals during the
day.
1890 a. m.-Parade will form and
start. @
Prizes given for best floats in the
parade; for best decorated automobile;
for best labor union float.
12:O0-Dinner.
1880 p. m.-Address of welcome,
Mayor S. w. Bryant, of Centerville.
Adress, E. s. Mccullough, Monon-
gehela City, Penn, Ex-Vice-Pres. U.
M. w. A. and of national reputation as
sound reasoner and splendid talker.
Address,. C. Shannessy, st. Louis.
Mo-, general organizer In international
Barbers union, certainly an entertain.
er of national note and a good talker.
Address-By representative Of Cen.
torvi11o hu ainocs mon
Contest for first aid to injured teams,
Immediately following speaking, which
will be both beneficial and instructive
for which suitable cash prizes will be
given.
Free ttractions-Vaudevill acts;
balloon ascension and parachute leap;
potato race for boys under ~; 50 yard
straight away race for girls under IL;
suitable prizes in cash.
Good base ball game.
Committee and band will meet all in
coming trains.
Plenty of ice water on grounds In
| convenient places for everybody.
Look for complete program and list
of prizes no later than Aug. Is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
SIGOURNEY MAN
IN FATAL ACCIDENT

sigourney, July 24.-C. F. Davis OF
Jackson township In the south part OF
the county met with q fatal accident
Monday when he fell of a scaffold
which cost him his life. Mr.. Davis
was helping build a house for AL Car
ter and was on the scaffolding on the
side of the building when he fell, strik-
ing board on the edge. A man close
by went to his assistance Immediately
but could do nothing and Mr.. Davis
passed away in a few moments. Mr..
Davis was a former resident of this
city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
CHARLTON PIONEER
WOMAN IS DEAD

Charlton, July 24.-The funeral OF
Mrs. William Griffin was held yester-
day afternoon at o'clock from the
Christian Union church in Whitebreast
township, and burial was made in
Brownlee cemetery.
Mrs. Griffin passed away at her
home in Lincoln township on Monday
evening, July 20, 1914, at the age of
7s years seven months and ten days,
after an extended illness. She had re.
sided in this county for many years,
and was highly respected by all who
knew her. Her husband died about
eight years ago. She is survived by
ten children, five sons and five daugh.
tiers, who will have the sympathy OF
many friends in their bereavement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
OLD COURT HOUSE
is SOLD FOR $455

Rockwell City, July 23.-At the sale
of the old court house Saturday Fred
Hutchinson was the highest bidder, it
being sold to him for $455. hlr.
Hutchinson was bidding for the Cath
Ollie church people under the direction
of Rev. Father Marx, and it is under.
stood the building will be removed to
three lots just northwest Of the church
and converted into school building.
Father Marx has not fully matured his
plans for opening the school but will
put the building into shape to be used
for that purpose at some time in the
future.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
MASON CITY PLANS
| MANY IMPROVEMENTS

Mason City, July 23.-Contract Tor
the construction of the third big build.
ing, to be let within the next few
weeks, will be awarded July 81, with
the directors of the Armory Building
Co., open proposals for the construc.
ton of the new armory and coliseum.
Advertisement for bids for the con.
struction of the big building that is to
house Company A, another company
in process of formation, and Fifty.
sixth regiment band besides furnishing
convention hall for all large gather,
ings, are published.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
WILL TRY OIL ON
ROADS NEAR AMES

Ames, July pa car load of oil,
standing on the side tracks in Ames,
is soon to be spread over certain Sc
lected stretches Of gravel and dirt
roads in and about Ames. The oil has
been purchased by the state highway
commission for experimental purposes
The method of putting the oil on and
it's condition under actual country road
and city street usage will be carefully
studied. The use of oil as binder for
gravel roads has been very successful
on short stretch Of such road on the
college campus. Careful experiments
will be made along this line.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
). U. I. DENTISTS
LOCATE IN STATE

Iowa City, July 23.-Nineteen mem
bers of the 1914 class In the univer.
sity Of Iowa college of dentistry have
already located in Iowa, while five
have started to practice in other
states.
Following is the list Of those who
have opened Offices:
Paul M. Anderson, Waterloo; Ray
mond James Andrews, Washington;
Leo r. Daley Marshalltown; Leo G.
Dick, Oakland; Joseph G. Esser, Ram
sen; Charles F. Huber, Cedar Rapids;
Glenn H. Humphrey, Storm Lake;
Ralph Long. Deep River; Martin A,
McDevitt, Olewein; Robert L. Morse
Waukon; Joseph c. Murphy, Cedar
Falls; Peter w. Qually, Bode; John
Scholten, Wilton Junction; Roy G.
Siple, Vinton; Earle s. Smith, Knox
vile; Roy M. Smith, Marshalltown; v
Ray Smith, Spirit Lake: Raymond D.
Temple, Titnka; o. Wormhoudt, Wat
erloo; Joseph Del Bellamy, Stratton
Neb.; George J. Denzler, Kearney
Neb.; Nobuji Fukushfma, Ogden, Utah
Oliver A. Haberdier, San Jose, CAL
Egidio A. Laraia, San Francisco, Cal
The list of engineering locations IL
Incomplete but among those who have
positions are the following:
Charles Altflllisch, with Iowa Engin
eering Co., Grinnell, Iowa; Carl T. DO
wen, with city engineer, Muscatine
Ia; Jacob H. Carmichael, with Min
nescta Steel Co., New Duluth, Mimi;
Glenn W. Carpenter, with Minnesota
Steel Co., West Duluth, Mimi; VIII
liam r. Snyder, with X. c.. Gaynor
consulting engineer, Sioux City, Ia;
Carl Trexel, with B. J. Lambert, Iowa
City. la.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
CLARION DUCKS
ATTRACT ATTENTION

Clarion, July 23.-Frank Schumpp's
duck farm in the east part of Clarion
is attracting considerable attention
these days. A year ago he secured a
setting of eggs and placed them under
an old hen He succeeded in raising
four wild Mallards. From these ducks
he saved two settings Of eggs and now
has a fine flock of fifteen young NAL
lards.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
BIRMINGHAM TO
HAVE CHAUTAUQUA
SIX DAYS PROGRAM INCLUDES
MANY ENTERTAINING
FEATURES.

Birmingham, July 23.--The Birming-
ham chautauqua will commence Thurs
day, August and last for six days.
The program is as follows:
Thursday, August 8.
Afternoon--Music, Kinley. Bull enter
tainers.
!, Entertainment-Nels Swedish En-.
tertainers.
observation-disclosures artist and
musician
Evening-Music, Kinley-Bull enter
tainers.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Swedish En-
tertainers.
Entertainments rayon Artist and
musician
Friday, AuOuse :.
Afternoon-Music-- ]. Ker-
shaw, baritone soloist.
I1ecture-Rev. Bruce Brown.
Evening-Musi Austin J. Kershaw,
baritone soloist.
Lecture, Rev. Bruce Brown.
Saturday, August 8.
Acknowledged concert. Winifred
Townsend Co.
Evening-Grand concert, Winifred
Tow nsend Co.
Sunday, August 8.
Afternoon-Sacred concert, Winifred
Townsend Co.
Evening concert, Winifred
/ Townsend Co.
Monday, August 10.
Afternoon-Musical prelude, Floyd
N. Young.
Entertainment, Thomas Lucey, mon
ologist.
Evening-Musical prelude. Thomas
Lucey, monologist.
Tuesday, August II.
| Afternoon-Music, Scott sisters.
Lecture, DR.. w. H. Blanche.
Evening-Music Scott sisters.
| Lecture, DR.. w. H. Blanche.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
DELTA WILL HAVE
GOOD ROADS DAY

Delta, July 29.-Delta is planning
upon a large crowd to attend the sec,
ond annual Good Roads Day." cele-
bration which will be observed on
August 5. The program which Is still
in the hands of the committee includes
speaking and the music will be in
charge of the Fifty-fourth regiment
band of Ottumwa. Delta is located on
the great white way river-to-river auto
road
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25

Of Bidwell, who had been visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. r. Luke, returned home
yesterday.
Marion Haines left yesterday on q
weeks business trip to Clarinda.
The Misses Lena and Elizabeth Han.
dler of Osceola came yesterday for a
visit with Miss Carrie Morris.
Mrs. Edna Stice and two sons of Al.
bia, returned home yesterday after a
visit with Mrs. Yves Anderson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
Business Opportunities

FOR SALE-TwO CHAIR BARBER
shop in good county seat. Only two
shops in town. Will give bargain tc
first customer. 7. r.. Probasco, Moul-
ton, Iowa.
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Don't overlook the bargains in the Courier
Want Columns. One-half cent per word each
insertion 15c minimum.
Farm Property For Sale

NOTICE TO LAND BUYERS - WE
are prepared to sell you farm at
q bargain. Sec us before you buy.
Parks 81 Son, Douds- Leando, Iowa.
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JAM PUNCH

Put tablespoonful Of strawberry jam in
glass, add the juice of half lemon and stir until
dissolved. Add a little sugar and fill the tum-
bier with crushed ice and water.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-25
For Sale or Trade

FOR SALE OR TRADE-ONE Fl.
hay press in good condition. Call
address S. Napier. Chillicothe, la.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21

troubled with constipation, and have
tried many remedies, all OF which
seemed to cause pain without giving
much relief. l finally tried DR.. Miles
Laxative Tablets and found them ex-
cellent. Their action is pleasant and
mild, and their chocolate taste makes
them easy to take. l am more than
glad to recommend them"
"Clean up the bowels and keep
them clean" is the advice Of all
physicians, because they realize the
danger resulting from habitual con-
stipation. Do not delay too long,
but begin proper curative measures.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are a
new remedy for this old complaint,
and a great improvement over the
cathartics you have been using in
the past. They taste like candy
and work like a charm. A trial
will convince you.
DIR. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at rs cents
a box containing rs doses. If not
found satisfactory after trial, re-
turn the box to your druggist and
he will return your money. ,a
MILES MEDICAL CO., Eikhart, Ind.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21

man, one who detests graft and pc.
litical chicanery to demand his rights
and keep on fighting for them re.
CARELESS of the opposition or the spirit
in which the demand Is received.
This is the reason for IL organiza.
tion-a purpose which we could hard.
ly expect Mr.. Harris from his repu.
tation to appreciate. The insinua-
ton of Mr.. Harris concerning the
teaching fraternity, of which he was
a member for many years, are not
worthy of serious consideration. Any
unbiased, zane judgement on the ques.
ton of intermarriage is frank to say
that any political barrier to marriage
of any sort whatever leads to unlaw.
full associations over which the state
has no control. If Mr.. Harris, to cur
ry favor with certain political influ-
ences, wishes to deny the protection
of marriage laws to our women, who,
despite the abuses of men both white
and black, have survived the terrible
trials and burdens of slavery as well
as supplied inspiration and ambition
for fifty years of progress, he has
forfeited wen the pity of thoughtful
men and women.
Very respectfully,
H. o. COOK.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21
ADVICE OF A SUCCESSFUL NEGRO
MERCHANT.
Very respectfully,
H. o. COOK.

If you wish me to name some of
the elements of success in conducting
a mercantile store, l would say: U)
You must have some capital to do
business with; ca you must have the
support Of your community and the
backing of the farmers, and enter
prises such as mills, gins, compress
factories, ETC., whose direct and indi-
rect patronage and support will be
helpful to you; (3) the location of
your store should be the best place
obtainable; ca you should be very
careful in buying and selecting your
merchandise, for if you buy we'll your
profit is already made; (5) you should
study the wants and needs of your GUS
toners and keep the goods you know
they must have or which they are ac-
customed to buy from your competi-
tors; co. you must keep your store
clean, and arrange your goods on your
shelves or IN your counters neatly
and attractively; ca you must make
your store as inviting'a as possible, a
place where each and every n of
your customers is cordially welcomed
and ~courteously treated; (S) if you
have show windows, keep them look
ing attractive and it matters not
what kind of a mercantile business
you are conducting, make frequent
changes in the manner of displaying
and advertising your goods and wares;
co. get the people to talk about you
and your store, and when they come
to your store, meet them at the door
and greet them, have them feel that
you are glad to see them. ask them
about their families and neighbors
and above all, give them value re
ceived for their money.-Charles w
Gillian, in the Southern Workman.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21
ALEXANDER YOUNG DEAD.

Alexander Young, 6S years of age,
one of the best known colored men
and Masons in the state of Missouri,
passed away after a long illness at his
home in Plattsburg, Mo-, Friday, No
vember 10, and was buried Sunday
from the Baptist church under the aus
pieces of the Masons, Eastern Star, the
Knights of Tabor and the United
Brothers of Friendship, all of which he
was a member. For more than thirty
years, Brother Young was a familiar
figure in the Masonic Grand Lodge Of
this state and at the time of his death
was Worshipful Master of Star of the
West Lodge No. 1874. He was Past AS
sociate Royal Grand Patron of the
Eastern Star and has held a chief Of
flee in every organization to which he
belonged. He left a wife, son, three
daughters, several grandchildren and
numerous other relatives and friends
to mourn his loss. The funeral eulogy,
which was one of the most brilliant
and forceful we have ever heard, was
delivered by Rev. Henry Bolts, pastor
of the church, and a life long friend
of the deceased. The Masonic services
were conducted by Grand Master Mel
son G.. Crews of Kansas City, assisted
by the following distinguished Masons;
Sir Willis G. Mosely, Ri. Eminent
Grand Commander of the Grand Com
mandery of Missouri; Vice Eminent
Grand Commander p. C. Kincaid; Geo
w. K. Love, Grand Secretary and
Royal Grand Patron of Missouri; Sil
Benjamin Cave and Sir George c. Cole
all of Kansas City, Mo-; assisted by
William Scott of Leavenworth, George
Hicks and Prof. B. B. Tulley of Lath
rop; William Green, Junior Grand
Warden, and the members of the local
lodge. 1t was the largest funeral ever
held in Plattsburg and many of the
most prominent white citizens of the
cit ywere in attendance. Officer Wal
ter Howard of Kansas City is a SON
in-law of the deceased and was present
at the funeral. The Sun as well as the
entire Masonic family extend their
deepest sympathy to the family. The
floral offerings were beautiful indeed
! and came from all sections of the state.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21
PROF. COOK SPEAKS.

To the Editor:
AS a member of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Col
ored People, l beg leave to offer a
statement in reply to a letter of Mr.,
j.. Silas Harris which appeared in
your issue of November IA.
We are of the opinion that colored
men from now on should ascertain,
If possible, prior to every election in
city. state or nation, just what posi-
ton each candidate will assume upon
bills or ordinances which affect their
rights and privileges as citizens. If
we men would vote solidly against the
candidates who are unwilling to sup
port such laws as will give us unre-
stricted opportunities fox better home
life, better industrial conditions and
larger political recognition, we would
500 see a more healthy respect on
their part for the wishes of Negro
citizens. Besides, 1t is the part OF a
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-21
TROY, kAs., NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Wilkinson, Miss
Myrtle Wilkinson and Mr.. Willie
Brown drove to Elwood and st. Jo-
seph one day the past week. They
weref the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mat.
thew McCurry while in Elwood and
spent their time shopping while in
| st. Joseph. -. Mrs. Mamie j. Taylor
was called to Kansas City this week
on account of sickness. Miss Dora
Barnes, who has been making this her
home for the past year, has gone to
Hastings, Neb., to stay indefinitely.
Mr.. True Davis of Wathena, Kas.,
was the guest of Miss Beatrice Mar
tin Sunday. -. Miss Edith Rucker and
Mr.. John Wallace were visiting in FL
wood Sunday. Miss Mintle Wilkin-
son is the guest of Miss Beatrice Day
ton of st. Josephe this week. Mr..
and Mrs. Matthew McCurry of Elwood
were the guests of the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Wilkinson, of this
city, Sunday. Miss Emma aHtha-
way of Highland, Kas., was the guest
of Miss Mintle Wilkinson Saturday
and Sunday. -. Mrs. AIDA Wakefield
and daughter, Dorothy, were shopping
in st. Joseph Friday $50. Miss Emma
Starr, a teacher of Highland, Kas.,
stopped over in our city Sunday and
attended services, after having spent
the week attending the teachers asso-
citation, which convened in Topeka,
Kas. -. Mr.. Welch of Elwood and Mr..
Cliff Hammond of Highland, were
visitors in the city Sunday. The
following persons are quite ~indisposed
at this writing: Mrs. Maude Butcher,
Mrs. Louisa Holland, Mrs. Katie
Lightle and daughter, Miss Vernae
Lightle. The following persons at.
tended the party in Wathena, Kas.
Friday evening: Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Butcher, Miss Beatrice Martin
Miss Rosa Snyder, Mr.. Willie Wilkin.
son, Mr.. julius Butcher and Mr.. Bur,
CESS Snyder. They report a very
pleasant time. -. Miss Elsie Lair and
Mrs. nellie e. Howard were the week
end guests of Mrs. M. w. Webster OF
st. Joseph, and attended the Missouri
Colored Teachers Association and
banquet and also the Masonic fair.