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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31

town, or any town, will be forced to
employ the express company to carry
their stock, as the government has re-
fused to do so, unless the stock has
been killed and the body properly
cared for before it is offered to the
postal department for delivery.
Intoxicating liquors have been under
the ban for some time and the depart
ment officials are forbidden to accept a
package containing liquor, of the in
toxicating kind and clerks are warned
to be certain that the package they
accept for delivery does not contain
any of the forbidden liquid. The fol
lowing is the bulletin which has been
received in regard to the packages: :
Reports are reaching this depart
ment that some postmasters are &C
cepting for transmission in the mails
live chickens, birds, cats, dogs and
other live animals and pets, in viola.
ton of section 472, postal laws and
regulations. Postmasters will care,
fully read this section and refuse to
accept live fowls or animals OF any
kind.
Intoxicating liquors or other article
declared to be unmailable in section
472 of the postal laws and regulations
must not be accepted for mailing, no
matter how packed. Postmasters are
expected to satisfy themselves by ex'
animation, if necessary, that packages
do not contain matter declared IN
mailable."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31

er of Ottumwa, and w. A. Martin of
Milestone, Mont, Mrs. Clara Selby of
Brompton. Mr.. Martin was a pioneer
of Iowa and was farmer in Monroe
country for nearly fifty years For
the past four years he has been con-
fined to his bed and was patient
sufferer. Short services will be held
at the residence Sunday morning con-
Quoted by Rev. E. w. f. Holler Of the
Benton Street Presbyterian church.
The remains will be taken to Bromp-
ton Sunday where services will be
conducted by Rev. Donahue of the M.
E. church of that city. Interment will
be made in the Eslinger cemetery.
M. 3. Sparks.
The funeral service of M. B. Sparks,
who died Monday, October 26, at his
home in Batavia, was held Wednesday,
October %, and was conducted at the
residence by Rev. Daniel Holder of
the Church of the Brethren, and Rev.
John Brown of the Christian church.
The body was then taken to the Breth-
rem church where public services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Holder. Mem
bers of the Jefferson county bar of
which Mr.. Sparks was a member, at
tended the funeral in a body. The
Wapello county bar was also repre-
scented and short talks were given by
Judge Leggett of Fairfield and John
Lewis of Ottumwa The honorary
pail bearers were Henry Pickeral, l..
w Shaw, Frank Forney, M. M. Shirk,
Lee Powelson and S. M. Campbell. The
active pail bearers were l.. E. Cope
land, Frank Fishel, E. Nihre, W. S.
Campbell, w. A. Lewis and S. ]. Eshel-
man. Interment was made in the Ba-
tavia cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31

The career of Chester w. Whitmore,
republican candidate for state senator
from Wapello county has been one
that should appeal to the American
voter, and bespeaks legislator of
the type that will do things worth
while and properly represent his con-
stituency in the upper house at Des
Moines. BY sheer determination to
succeed in the face of obstacles that
have met many poor boy striving to
reach the goal of success, Chester W..
Whitmore worked out his education in
a practical manner and reached his
first ambition, that of practicing law.
Since beginning law practice the same
qualities asserted themselves until
now he holds place among the best
counsellors at the county bar. Active
and energetic, he is especially well
adapted to make good senator and
as his campaign progresses his cleo
ton assumes a more certain aspect. $
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ARCE SAVING IS
MACE ON BRIDGE
WORK OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION
IN VAN BUREN, COUNTY
PROVES BENEFICIAL.

Ames, Oct 29.-The highway COM
mission saved it's entire cost to Van
Buren, county for the year 1914 except
ing S10.36 on the purchase OF material
for the floor of one bridge This saw
ing was made on the one contract that
was sent to the highway commission
for approval.
During the summer Van Buren, coun-
ty contracted with bridge company
for approximately $4,000 pounds OF
steel to replace the wooden joists on
the Bonaparte-Des Moines river bridge
a. two cents per pound. The commits
sion refused approval of the contract
because of the high price and asked
for prices on the desired metal from
other firms. Another bridge company
offered to supply the material for $1.S7
and another one for SLIT. Van Bur
en- county officials were notified. Three
days after the notification the first
bidder made an offer to cut his price
to Sits. The commission approved
the contract at this figure. A belated
bid to the highway commission two
days later offered the metal at a still
further saving, STA. The contract
as it came to the highway commission
first totalled s2,74O. AS it was approx
ed it totaled $2,397, a saving of $343
Van Buren, county paid into the state
automobile fund up to recent date,
s4.417. Eight per cent Of this, which
is the proportion that goes to the high
way commission is $356,36, the amount
Van Buren, county contributed to the
highway commission support, leaves
s1O.36, the net cost of the highway
commission to the county for the en-
tire season Of 1914.
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county attorney was yet attending college.

county attorney was yet attending college
In speaking Of his record he says he has served
without deputy (Which is true), making saving
of $240O00 but he neglected to state that he had had
a straight allowance Of onehalf the deputys salary,
so that in fact s1,2OO00 Of the $4,000 was saved
to himself instead of the county, This allowance is
something his predecessor did not get and so far as
/ can learn no other county attorney has ever re-
ceived. He further states that he has success
fully defended the county in all civil cases brought
during his term in both district and supreme courts"
He evidently overlooked the Maddy case tried year
ago. in which judgment rendered against the
county for $4,000 damages and S22l5O costs; as al
50 the Kews and Mitchell cases, which were trans
ferred to the Van Buren, district court Of which
was tried and judgment rendered for $4,000 be-
sides COSTS There was also a judgment for small
amount rendered against the county in justice court
the district court appeal | only find two other
civil cases brought against the county, and it is only
fair to say these were successfully defended. One
of them with the aid of special counsel
He states that he has convicted 70 per cent of
the men tried on all charges. | am unable to make
my figures agree with his, so simply state what
find the record shows During his occupancy OF the
office convictions by jury have been secured under
indictments the defendants have been acquitted by
the jury. In two other eases demurrers to indict-
ment were sustained and the defendant released In
twentyth (23) cases the charged have been dis
been secured in forty-six (46) cases. This state
ment includes nearly as can ascertain from the
records, all criminal in the district court dur
ing his incumbency Of the office, except some cases
now pending, and others in which the defendant was
apprehended At the last term Of court, Of the
four criminal cases tried three resulted in acquittals
and the fourth in conviction for lesser offense
than charged This statement is not made in
criticism Of Mr. Steck might not have been able to
do any better had been in his place. simply make
it to show that his record is not exceptional but
that "a new and untried man" might reasonably
aspire to do as we'll
One word more ~ The law prohibits the hiring
of workers at the polls to further the interests of
candidate There will therefore be no paid workers
at the polls to look after my interests My candi-
dacy will be in the hands of such friends volunteer
to help me- You have stood by me Loyalty this far;
is asking too much Of you to take care Of me at the
polls? Thanking you for your kindly assistance,
remain.
Sincerely yours
E.. x. DAUGHERTY.
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AGED PIONEER IS
CALLED BY DEATH.
MRS. MARY M, OvERMAN PASSES
AWAY AT THE HOME OF HER
DAUGHTER.

Mrs. Mary M. Overman, wife of p. T..
Overman, passed away this morning at
o'clock at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Hattie Michaels, south of the city
at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Overman was born in the state
of Ohio in 1882 and has been resident
of Wapello county since 1916. In the
year 1856 she was united in marriage
to p. T. Overman and the aged husband
and one daughter Mrs. Harriet e.
Michael, survive her.
The decedent has been resident of
Wapello county for the past sixty-eig
years excepting short period when
she accompanied her husband on an
overland trip 10 California in 1854, re-
turning to Ottumwa in 1871.
The funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 from the res
idence conducted by Rev. M. E. Reusch
of the Willard Street M. E. church. In
terment will be made in the Shaul
cemetery.
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ELDo.N.

Mrs. Andy Shelter went to waterloo
MonGay, to attend the wedding of her
brother Mavin Jaques, who was mar
ried to Miss Vera White Tuesday.
Mrs. Wayne Phelps and daughters OF
Prairie City came Tuesday for short
visit with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. X.
G. Jones.
vile, Mo-, Monday to visit her sister,
Mrs. Robert De Camp.
Mrs. Weldy Lutz and daughters
Wanda and Beatrice spent Sunday IN
Des Moines with relatives
Mrs. Sarah Greenbank of Mystic is
visiting this week with her friend Mrs.
VIM. Bishop.
Mrs Frank Rosa of Pella visited here
last week with her sister Mrs. Jacob
Baayen.
Dr.. N. B. Blish of Ottumwa was a
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gray returned to
their home in Springfield Ill.,, Monday,
after months visit here with Mrs.
Gray's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Reigle and family.
Mrs. Willis Daugherty of Ottumwa
spent Sunday here with her brother
Jacob Baayen and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pickett and son
of Ottumwa spent Sunday here with
Mrs. Pickett's parents Mr.. and Mrs
Alec Mcdonald.
Will Burns, Mr. and Mrs. George
Holland and Mrs. H. e. Ritz are IN
Waterloo this week attending grand
lodge of the O. E. S.
Harry Hammond and mother, Mrs
Ross Hammond returned home We'd
nesday from Washington where Mrs
Hammond has been for the past month
taking treatments. Her many friends
will be glad to know she is much i'm.
proved.
Mrs. Bert Ruble of Selma and Mrs
] Clare Ruble and daughter Blanche o.
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Sincerely yours,
E.. x. DAUGHERTY.

cellent program, consisting of music
and select scriptural reading has ben
prepared The pastor will also preach
a sermon on Reformation.
Gildra Jones who is employed at the
S. w. Mahan poultry house met with a
serious accident Wednesday morning.
Mr. Jones was the first one at the plant
in the morning and had opened up. Just
how it happened he does not seem to
know, but he fell down stairs breaking
one Of his legs in two places, where he
was later found by some of the other
men upon their arrival.
Judge K e. Willcockson of the dis
trict court ordered the clerk of the
court Wednesday morning to draw a
special venire Of fifteen jurors to ap-
pear November 5, who together with
the regular jurors will serve during
the remainder of the October term of
court At this time it is expected that
all jury cases for jury trial will be
tried.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
CHICKENS ARE N0TL
CLASSED As MAIL
FOWLS, DOGS AND CATS WILL
NOT BE CARRIED BY POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

A bulletin has been received at the
local postoffice announcing that chick
ems, when alive, dogs, cats, birds and
other live stock cannot be sent by
parcel post, and postmasters are in
structed not to receive them. This
order is by no means new one, but
in spite of this fact there will be sew
eral postmasters of the country who
will be surprised to hear of it, as they
evidently failed to read the first no.
tice and several parcels post packages
containing live animals were accepted
and considerable trouble was caused
the department.
This practice is strictly against the
law. and from this time on the person
who wishes to ship favorite hen or
dog or cat to a friend in the next
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
NO CONFIRMATION
OF ANGOLA REPORT

Berlin, Oct 30.-It was announced
officially in Berlin today that nothing
was known concerning the report that
G ,rman troops had entered Angola,
the Portuguese colony in West Africa
The statement was given out by the
Wolff bureau.
The dispatches relating that German
troops had forcibly invaded Angola
came by way of Lisbon, Madrid and
Paris. through a French news agency
and were received here October r..
The same message said that prepare
lions were being made at Lisbon for
the immediate dispatch OF warships
md troops from Portugal to Angola.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
ADVERTISEMENT.
C. H. CANFIELD
Candidate for County Supervisor

Mr.. Voter, how do you stand on the
good roads proposition? Henry is the
original good roads friend. He was
put with his big greys dragging the
roads, gratis, before the good roads
agitation was fairly under way.
Mr.. Garfield is especially strong in
his belief that Wapello county can get
all work done as cheaply as can a pri-
vate individual.
At playing the political game he
would probably be marked zero, but
tho coal and railroad companies say
he is hundred point man on the dirt
moving score. You will find him on
the Job when there is anything to be
done. .'.
But. if he O. KS county warrant,
he must be sure there are funds to pay
It. How does the case stand today?
Funds "overdraWn;" also $25O.OOO OF
county bonds coming due. Garfield
saws apply the brakes when you are
going down grade.
We boys here in Ottumwa want a
three-in-one man for county supervisor,
q good roads man, business man and
a good roads booster.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
TRAMP IS KILLED
BY FREIGHT TRAIN
D. M. RAMSEUR LIVED MANY
HOURS AFTER RECEIVING
TERRIBLE INJURIES.

Moulton, Oct. 3d.. NJ Ramseur,
aged about 80 years, and a tramp,
whose home was in Hickory, N c.,
died this morning. at the Centerville
hospital from the effects of injuries
received last night when he was run
over by a Wabash freight train at 8
o o'clock. Both of his legs were cut off.
He was given the best medical atten-
ton end was rushed to the Centerville
hospital.
His relatives have been notified and
if they furnish the money the body
will be sent homN e, otherwise it will be
inferred in the burial plot Of the Ap-
panoose county hSme.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31

The undersigned respectfully solicits
your support at the polls November
3rd. l have never held an elective or
appointive office before. My worthy
opponent on the democratic ticket has
had the honor of being your public,
servant for the past eight years being
deputy treasurer for two terms and
county treasurer for past two terms.
am asking you for the first term
Your consideration will be appreciated
cHAe o. WARREN, |
Republican Candidate for County
Treasurer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31

Valley Junction spent Wednesday here
with friends.
Miss Reva James and Fred c. Hulp-
uuisp of Ogden. Utah. were quietly
married Wednesday Oct. 7. Mrs. Hu1p-
quisp will be remembered by many
people of Eldon as the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James, formerly of this city,
but now of Ogden, Utah.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
Clark.

The funeral services of T. J. Clark,
who died Thursday October 20 at Des
M Dimes will be held Saturday afternoon
at 2:SO from the residence of his
daughter Mrs. Clark Emery, 6lS West
Main street, conducted by Hiram Baker
of the United Brethren church. Inter
ment will be made in the Ottumwa
cemetery
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
Hannah Eliza Thompson.

The remains of Hannah Eliza
Thompson, who died Tuesday, Oct 20,
at the home of her son, l. A. Thomp-
son, at Long Beach, Cal, arrived in
this city this afternoon and will be
kept at the Sullivan undertaking par
lors until Tuesday, Nov 3, when they
will be taken to Kirkville where fun
eral services and burial will be held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
James Martin.

James Martin passed away Thurs
day, October 20, at $50 p. M, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. H. II.
Schroeder, at the age of S3 years,
eleven months and twenty-eight days.
He leaves to mourn his loss five chill
dren, W. J. Martin of Ottumwa, Mrs.
Anna Morelock and Mrs. Eta Schroed-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
Obituary
Mrs. Mary Wentz.

Mrs. Mary Wentz Of Chicago, widow
of ]. A. Wentz and formerly Miss
Mary Gillaspie of Ottumwa, passed
away at the home of her daughter in
Chicago, October TO-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
SIGOURN EY.

At the German Evangelical church
next Sunday morning Nov. /, Re
formationfest service will be held un-
der the direction Of the pastor. An ex-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
FRED L. BISSELL
r EPU BLlCAN

Candidate for County Auditor.
Your support will be appreciated
and if elected will strive to conduct
the affairs of the office in business
like manner that will be to your own
interest and satisfaction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
DRAIN TILE
Fer rriecs and information writ,
Morey Clay Products Co
OTTUMWA, IOWA
Tri-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name Of
the postoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postoffice
where they desire it to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-31
JEFF SAYS:

When I think about the taxpay-
ers payin' $3.50 fer a second hand
automobeel fer the county, it
makes me laff-becoz l don't pay
any taxes. Ha! Ha!
guess us democrats is gone
this time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1914-01-09

Edward E. Mccall, regular Demo
cratic nominee for the mayoaIty ct
New York, has been chairman of the
public service commission. second dis
trict, since last February. At the time
Of his appointment Mr.. Mccall was a
supreme court justice, with four years
to serve. Before his election to the sD-
preme bench, In 1902, he had not held
public Office. but had u large practice
as corporation lawyer and had been
counsel for several big Insurance COM
panies. NE
2 Born .in::sA1bapyln 1883. Mr. Mccall
was educated ils the public schools yof
his native. city .5and = Ras graduated
from the law department. Of the New
York university. The late John a. Nc
Call. president Of the New York Life
Insurance company. was his brother.
He is q member of several clubs. In.
Guiding the Harlem Catholic and the
Lawyers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1914-01-09

An interesting new farm product.
the '.beetato." is a hybrid. between all
Irish potato ard a red beet. 1t has
ffle shape Of a potato. the meat being
a deep purple Great possibilities are.
claimed for the product asas f::ad.. a
i farmer at Silver Springs Station. Ore.
is experimenting with the hybrid. & e .:
An English case Of separation is re-
corded where the wife waived alimony.-
stipnlatilg only TINT she should not
1 be disturbed in the use Of a room, in
I d house owned by her husband. where
she had a machine and earned her
living as seamstress. This was also
inserted in the separation papers.
II ,s.sa # ent Of ii gricul 20 has
issued 4 he la', .geest wa ter poWer permit
ever s.st: that 3 body, granting
@rigllts ii, life Light and Power
company Di hos i So to operaft.
power plants iiis tthe ssierln nafionas
& forest IS will carry electric power
8sssao miles 10 Los Angeles and vicinity
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1914-01-09
Res .sr,,e OF
he Year
Made "A Hit
INTER OCEAN READERS ENJOYED
5s$ .'5$#;5. READING HISTORY (,
4 OF 1918.

u 20 '
ID. The Inter Ocean received many
compliments during the past week for
its efforts put forth in the complia-
ton of the resume Of 1918 for Devils
Lake, a valuable piece of information
that our readers delighted in.
h Among those who were pleased with
the undertaking were Louis Mundt, E.
F.. Flynn, Martin Hoghaug, Archie
Miller, A. ~. Johnson and several
Others.
AS result of the various articles
the Inter Ocean not only enlarged
considerably on its subscription list,
but completely sold out on all the
extra copies of the paper which were
in demand. .$S @Es-> -
We have determined since our first
venture Of 1914 was a success to make
the Inter Ocean more interesting each
week and we thank our friends for
having assisted us in starting the New
Year right with lots Of cheer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1914-01-09
CONDUCTING INQUIRY
INTO COST OF LIVING
President Orders Investigation
Of High Prices.

WaShingtOn.-An Investigation into
the reasons for the high cost of living
which is nation wide iii its scope has
been going on quietly for some time
at the direction of President Wilson. r.
Administration officials are iii voting
particular attention to acknowledgements
DDS in an effort to get at the root Of
the matter. The greater part Of the
work has fallen on Secretary of A gri-
culture Houston and his department.
The problem of the high cost Of liv-
ing embraces two divisions. isoSfar as
the investigators are concerned. These
are: Z, &$
How to afford means to the farmer
to increase the production Of his land
and how to lift the burden Of thestead.
lily increasing cost of food from the
masses. e - ., q. IS 3}5s 844558y
1t Is, recognized by administration
officials that scientific farming alone
will not offer solution Of the prob
lem. but that a study must be made OF
marketing facilities organization aAd
community effort in order that some
sthing effective may be done. ~
1t is admitted that there is consider
able alarm over tile fact that indica.
tons point to Il sharp rise i'll the price
Of foodstuffs during the coming Win
ter. This is particularly the case with
eggs and beef. The former. it has
been said, will rise t0 Is cents per
dozen whila, N-arn;prS hapn hoo,, TO-
sued that beef may reach the dollar
mark before long =
Secretary Houston has formulated d
list of questions which are Icing sent
to farmers in all parts Of the. country.
These questions deal with ownership
tenantry ana credits, and from the an
sW>ets Secretary Houston ftpes to
build the groundwork for his inyesti-
rgatlcR. Y 55s %S<,,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1914-01-09
PURPOSELESS PILLARS.
Owners Would Do Better to Erec,
Lights or Flowerpots.

Owners Would Do Better to Erec,
Lights or Flowerpots.
Many real estate firms aud tract own
prs continue to erect pillars Of stone or
brick on street corners which are of no
use. possess no 1heauty and represents
decided lack Of taste and good judg-
mcnt.
Simple pillars. Shonid either carry
lights. orEHtnent:ll .,,antS and vines in
rstots, vases or better still. hollow cen
.terk,. or they should he finished by
parts of wallis ;lhuttins They should
never merely stand alone without use
. A fraction of I. wall On one or more
sides of full height against the plisr
and stepping down ly sharp degrees to
the base. would render them necessary
Ito step such winged butti,e:ss,,s b,it pill
lars alone are denominations and blots
.on~the landscape. 10 matter bow ornate
i or whatever their style