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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
HISTORY OF IOWA
JUST OFF PRESS
NEW WORK BY JOHNSON BRIG
HAM TREATS ON LIFE IN
HAWkEYE STATE.

A new history of Iowa by State
Librarian johnson Brigham Is made
the subject of following mention in
the Des Moines Register and Leader:
What is the meaning of the word
Iowa."
II probably is not Beautiful land
as most people think. Some think it
signifies This is the place." Others
say it means gray snow
Was the original word spelled
"Akavois," "Pyhoias" or "Aiodais?'
Was 1t the name of a tribe, of place
or Of quality?
These questions are fully dis
cussed in the introduction to Iowa
It's History and It's Foremost Citi
zens," by Johnson Brigham, state Ii
brurian. The first volume is just of
| the press.
Mr.. Brigham's work is a monument
to Iowa's historical literature. 1t is
no dry chronicle of events; but q
scholarly analysis an Interpretation
! Of midwestern life written from the
viewpoint of personality The events
are all there, of course, but they are
presented with the sympathy and
keenness of understanding thai
should be part of every historians
! equipment.
AS Woodrow Wilson has pointed
out in his mastery essay entitled
"The Truth of the Matter a vivid
Imagination is necessary in order tc
portray historical truth; not an
Imagination that invents, but one that
sees the events and causes as they
really were.
This scholarly Imagination Mr..
Brigham possesses to remarkable
degree, and it has enabled him to lay
before the people of his state Won
defully lifelike picture of Iowas his
tory. standards and ideals.
The first volume consists of 725
pages and contains great number
of expensive plates. Among the prin-
cipal divisions of the subjec are
"The Discovers "The Indians"
"The Explorers. 1.-The Pioneers"
'Icwa a Part of the Louisiana Terri
tory and 'Iowa's Development as a
State
One cannot lay down the volume
without feeling that the state should
be proud of having such a history
and such historion
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
ANNIVERSARY Of
AARR|s0N'5 VISIT
PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES
WAS oTTUMWA'S GUEST
/ 25 YEARS AGO.

Thursday, Oct 8, 1890, just twenty
five years ago Saturday, Ottumwa was
entertaining Benjamin Harrison, pres1-
dent Of the United States.
The nations, chief executive came
here during the coal palace time and
spent most of the day as the guest Of
the city and for a personal visit with
his sister, Mrs. T. J. Devin, who now
lives at Fourth and Cass streets,
where she entertained her distinguish
ed brother on that day. The presi-
dents special arrived over the Burling-
ton at o'clock in the morning and af-
ter the arrival of Governor BOies and
his party from Des Moines, about 9
o'clock in tie morning, the executive
made a quiet inspection of the coal
palace, appearing on the balcony OF
the building at 10 to welcome the
crowds which had gathered to greet
him.
He was entertained at lunch at the
Devin home while the governor and
his party were at A. G. Harrow's, oil
rectly across the street At 1:30 the
big parade began and it is estimated
that over 10000 people saw the presl-
dent as he was driven about the bust
ness section of Ottumwa. Eighteen
special trains brought the crowds to
the city that day. After the parade
the program was carried out at the
coal palace and the president, the gov
ernor, Senator Allison and Major John
F. Lacey were present. Old soldiers
companies were here from all over the
state and many cities sent bands as
we'll as hundreds of citizens.
A. G. Harrow, vice president Of the
Ottumwa National bank, prizes very
highly a souvenir of the day in the
form of special edition of The Cour-
Ter printed on white silk. The regu-
lar edition for that day was twelve
pages, largely devoted to the presi-
dents visit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
|0T7UMWANS ARE
! IN HARVARD SCHOOL
IOWA STUDENTS RANK HIGH IN
THEIR STUDIES FROM RE-
PORTS BEING SENT OUT.

Reports from the office of President
Lowell OF Harvard, regarding the
young men who have won the Charles
Elliott Perkins scholarships appear to
be very gratifying to the people who
are interested in the success OF the
students.
Ottumwa has two representatives in
this group. Warren H. Gardner, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Gardner, 51S
North Green street, and Paul P. Krot-
ger, living at 500 North Jefferson
street, and the son of Mr. and Mrs.
M. E. Krotzer. Mr.. Gardner is of the
1918 class and during his first year
made three 'B's" and three "C's'' while
Mr.. Krotzer who is a member of the
same class has two CAS- three "B's'
and one &C" to his credit. officers
of the school say that these records
show conclusively that it is entirely
possible for graduates Of Iowa schools
and colleges to rank with the very
best students from the older schools
of the east.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
MR.. AND MRS. FROST
TOLEAVE OTTUMWA

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. frost, 1913 West
Fifth street, are packing up their be-
longings preparatory to bidding fare
well to host Of friends and many
relatives in Ottumwa, and leaving for
KemmereI, Wyo., which is to be their
new home Mr.. frost, a native OF
this city and member of the firm of
Cresswell & frost, has sold his inter
est in the firm to Charles Dempster,
and has accepted position with a
western corporation conducting a
large chain of stores dealing in gen.
eral lines of clothing. Mr.. frost ex-
poets to report at Kemmerer at once.
Mrs. frost will make visit at her
former home in Keokuk prior to join
ing her husband at Kemmerer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
NEW YORK VOTE
WILL BE HEAVY

New York, Oct. 11.-Political leader.
were astonished today by the heavy
registration of voters in this city as
SHOWN by the revised figures of the
total for six days. The aggregate Of
DOB, l29 was nearly 1000 more than
registered last year despite the fact
mat this Is counted an "off year"
when there is to be no election of GOV
ernor and only two members of con-
gress are to be chosen. mn
Leaders of the woman suffrage
movement asserted that the increase
was due largely to the earnest cam
paign which has been made in behalf
of the suffrage cause. The anti
suffragists claimed that the heavy
registration was an indication Of q
strong vote in opposition to suffrage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
ED. ERLAND is in
SECOND ACCIDENT

Ed Erland, TIA Cooper avenue, who
figured in an accident Friday evening
when he and his daughters were
thrown from wagon on blackberry
street, figured in a second accident
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Erland Is
employed as car inspector for the
Milwaukee and he received severely
mashed finger on his right hand when
door fell upon it. Medical attention
was Immediately given and he return
ed to work this morning. The chill
dren are both doing very nicely now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
FOUR DROWNED IN
RIVER AT BURLINGTON

Burlington, Oct. 11.-Four negroes
were drowned here Sunday in sight
Of many people when the frail launch
In which they were riding was swamp
ed and sunk by miniature Missis-
sippi river gale. The fifth and sole
survivor of the party, also colored, was
hauled from the water in half dying
condition as he was sinking for the
third time. Tracy Hughes, of this city,
and Len Early, Stell Williams and Al
Wallace of Monmouth, were, victims.
p. 7. Barnett of Monmouth was saved.
The bodies have not yet been re-
covered
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
OTTUMWA STUDENTS
WIN IN ELECTIONS

Two Ottumwa young people were
victorious in the class elections held
at the University Of Iowa Saturday.
Miss Helen Haw was elected as re-
coroing secretary Of the sophomore
liberal arts class by vote OF 142 to
81 over Frances Wyland Of Under
wood. Miss Alice Cummings was chos-
Ell as corresponding secretary of the
freshmen class over Lillian Prentiss Of
Iowa City by a vote Of 1875 to 113.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

Drakeville.
Miss Bessie, Sadie and Johnnie Gun,
ningham have moved from the A. l..
Long home to the house next door to
Harry Hall, recently vacated by Mr..
Streeter.
Mrs. Jim Brown entertained quite a
few young people at cards Friday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dock Dooley and
daughter returned Saturday from
Washington where they have been
visiting Mrs. Dooley's parents
ford
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hannah returned
Saturday from a few days visit in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
- - -
Birth Notices

October 9, 1915, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Fisher, Of Seattle,
Wash, daughter. Mrs. Fisher will
be remembered by her friends in OF
tumwa as Helen McCafferty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

r- .. .-xsas<s
RED SOX-Scott flied out to Paskert
Speaker shot long hit down the
right field line for a three base hit.
Speaker scored on Hoblitzels sacri.
fee fly to Paskert Lewis flied out
to Paskert, who had to come in be-
hind second base to make the
catch. One run, one hit, no errors.
FIFTH INNING.
PHILLIES- threw out Burns
at first. Leonard threw out Alex
ander Also Stock flied out to Hoop
err, who made pretty running catch
of Texas Lacquer. No runs, no
hits, no errors. 81.
RED SOX-Gardner' high fly was TAX
en- by Paskert. 1t was Paskert' S
sixth putout. Whitfield took Barry s
long liner Carrigan out on fly to
Paskert. No runs, no hits, no errors
SIXTH INNING.
PHILLIES-Carrigan took Bancroft's
high fly down near the pitchers box.
Barry tossed out Paskert at first
Gardner took Cravaths grounder
and threw him out at first No
runs, no hits, no errors.
RED SOX-Leonard famed for the
second time. Luderus took Hooper's
hopper and tossed to Alexander and
the batter was out on a close play.
Scott fouled out to Burns. No runs,
no hits, no errors. .
SEVENTH lNNINH
PHILLIES-Luderus whitfield for the
third time. Whitfield was out at
first, Scott to Hoblitzel. Niehoff
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
DRAIN TILE
For prices and information write
Mercy Clay Products Co.
OTTUMWA, IOWA.
Tri-Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will plta.o give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent as well as the postoffice
where they desire it to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

RED SOX-Hooper singled to right
Scott sacrificed, Niehoff to Luderus.
Hooper going to second. Speaker
was purposely passed. Niehoff
threw out Hoblitzel at first, Hooper
going to third and Speaker to sec
ond. Hooper scored on Lewis sin
gle over second. One run, two hits,
no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

was strikeout victim, going out on
three pitched balls. No runs, no
hits, no errors.
RED SOX-Speaker got a single to
left. Hoblitzel hit in front of the
plate and Burns took the ball and
threw to Bancroft and Speaker
was forced. Bancroft then threw to
Luderus and Hoblitzel was out.
Lewis got an infield single. GRAY
ath took Gardeners fly. No runs,
two hits, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
sixth INNING.
SEVENTH INNING.

PHILLIES-Luderus whitfield for the
third time Whitfield was out at
first, Scott to Hoblitzel. Niehoff
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12

RED SOX-Barry flied out to Ban.
croft. Carrigan struck out. Leon
ard flied to Bancroft. No runs, no
hits, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
NINTH INNING.

NINTH INNING.
PHILLIES-Gardner threw out Ban
croft Paskert flied out to CARR
gan. Gardner took care OF GRAY
ath's grounder and threw him out at
first No runs, no hits, no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
EIGHTH INNING.

EIGHTH INNING. ..~
pHILLIES-Burns flied out to Speak
;er. Alexander carved the air and
was out on strikes. Stock shot a
liner right into Speakers hands. NO
runs. No hits. no errors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-12
PLAY BY PLAY
STORY OF GAME

Continued From Page ~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05

English women because they said
they were Americans.
They are Mrs. Rebecca Greaves
and her daughter, Miss Dorothy Sey-
mour Greaves. And their inadver-
tently false declaration of nativity
has made it necessary for the two
women to defend themselves in the
federal court against the deportation
order issued by the secretary Of labor.
Mrs. Greaves is the widow of the
former auditor for the United States
Steel Products Co. They arrived in
New York from England a year ago,
declaring themselves citizens of this
country, under the impression, Mrs,
GTeaves explained, that the taking
out of first citizenship papers by her
husband entitled them to call them
selves Americans.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05
TRY "KARTOFFEL-BROD"

Here's the recipe for the kaiser's
famous 'kartOffeI-brod."
It is furnished by a famous hotel
chef, Albert Stale. who has been
serving it in one of the SWEETEST Chi
cago cafes for a number of days.
Chief ingredients: cold boiled pota-
toes; whole wheat flour; whole rye
flour.
The potatoes must be thoroughly
boiled, and equally thoroughly dried.
Then they must be grated very fine.
Combine the ingredients in the pro-
portion of 1-3 grated potato, 1-3 rye
flour, and 1-3 whole wheat flour.
Make. a sponge with half of the
wheat flour; add IL ounce of yeast
and enough water to make soft
dough. Let sponge rise to double
the volume and add 1 ounce of salt.
Add grated cold potato and the re-
naming flour and lukewarm water.
Make a stiff dough and let it rise to
double the volume. Work it down and
shape in loaf form. Let it rise to
double the volume and bake in hot
oven for hour,
LOaves of bread weighing two
pounds five ounces can be baked
from this recipe at a cost of 5 cents
each. They are both palatable and
nOUTishing.i
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-05
her parents opposed, they learned

her parents opposed, they learned
next day.
Roy actually became the attorney
of Miss Hayes, and Nettie her best
friend. They soon Strengthened out
the tangIe of her affairs.
Nettie wanted her. as a sister, and
Roy as a life companion, and Violet
loved them both so much she could
not say them nay.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-05
OGE CARTER FOR FREEDOM
OF NEWSPAPERS

1.-THE Courts and Newspapers" was
the subject Of an address given be-
for the Press club by Justice Orrin
Carter of the Illinois supreme court
yesterday. Judge Carter advocated
the cooperation between courts and
newspapers in formulating public
opinion to the best advantage of the
commonwealth.
1.-THE newspaper is one of the chief
means of educating the people, par
ticularly as regards politics, govern
ment and public questions" said
Judge Carter. Indeed, the freedom
of the press is one of the greatest in
situations know Of, and l do not be-
lieve that any attempt will be made
to censor or suppress any news pub
Iication."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-05
MATERNITY HOMES HIT

Certain unnamed Chicago ma
ternity hospitals were accused of sell
ing babies for cash by DR.. w. K. Muir
ray, head of the hospital bureau of
the health department, yesterday
when he spoke asking the council
health committee to recommend an
ordinance requiring hospitals to keep
records of the disposition of new
born infants.
Five ordinances, all relating to pub
lie health, were presented to the COM
mittee. Hearings will be held every
Thursday until they are disposed Of.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-05

Joseph Geary, chief investigator
for States Atty HOyne, is now inves-
tigating the charges against the NOR
ais squad. Further action will be de-
layed until Hoyne RECEIVERS from his
present illness.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-05
THEY WANT THElR BEER

Cambridge, Mass, March 5,-That
President Lowell Of Harvard sat at
a sophomore banquet with bottle of
beer and an old pipe as happy as
lark was one Of the arguments adj
vanced in keeping beer on banquet
menus.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-05

Steel told the women that he and
her partners were "sleuths" and were
going to arrest them.
After much arguing and protesting
on the part of the women, Mrs.
Phipps charges that their troubles
ended when she paid money to Steel.
Then the men proceeded to spend
the rest Of the morning with the
women.
From that time on Mrs. Phipps
says she was bounded by Steel.
He nearly always arrived in my
fiat in time for dinner" Mrs. Phipps
said. And I was forced to tolerate
him through fear of arrest. Finally
IreBelled and ordered him out"
Mrs. Phipps and Sybil Martin de-
cided to tell all they knew about
Steel. They called up Major Grip
pen, one of the heads Of the morals
squad, who is paid a handsome sal
airy by the people to promote eff
ficienCy in the police department"
To him they told their story. He lis
tened attenuVely and then did moth
ing.
The women say that from that time
on they were prosecuted by the NOR
ais squad. On one occasion the NOR
ais squad broke down the door of
Sybil Martins fiat, treated her rough
~ and then dragged her to the sta
ton. However, they have as yet
failed to get Judge Goodnow to see
where she had violated any law.
Probably the darkest part of the
story is the charge of Mrs. Phipps
that the morals sleuths are trying to
railroad her to the madhouse.
According to her story, Dr.. H. r.
Hoffman, who had attended her for a
few days about year ago, was asked
to say she was insane.
DR.. Hoffman, who is house physi-
ofnn for Kata Adon65 To,,IFar h1,,.,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05
THREE NEW MEMBERS
TAKEN INTO FIRM
A. Carson Stamm 81 Years a
Lawyer, Retires to Enjoy
Needed Rest

Announcement of the retirement of
4. Carson Stamm from the law firm of
clmsted & Stanm to-day was followed
with the announcement that William
:. Snyder. the remaining member of
the firm, will have associated with him
Clarence r. Miller. John 4. Olmsted
and James W. Milhouse. Mr.. Stamm
will continue with the firm as counsel.
Cards inscribed with the following
were sent out by Olmsted 4 Stamm
to-day: 'MesSrs. Z. b. Miller. ]. I.
Olmsted and ]. W. Milhouse have this
day been taken into the firm of Ohm
sted K Stamm In association with Mr..
W. S. Snyder. Mr.. \. Z. Stamm retiring
from the firm. Mr.. Stamm, however.
will continue with the firm as counsel.
Il have brought to fruition," said
Mr., Stamm, hopes I've been indulg-
ing and plans Two been forming for
more than three years. For more than
thirty-four years I've done nothing but
work in a law shop, almost day and
night, and almost without vacation or
diversion. / now propose TO do some
thing else part of the time
The three new members OF the firm
have been connected with il for some
time. Mr.. Miller was formerly con-
nected with the Auditor Generals :
Office at the Capitol The other mem
bers are Well known in professional
circles. Since the death OF the late
Marlin r. OlmSted. Mr.. Snyder has
looked after much of the business of
the firm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05
Race Up Steep Slope
Ends in French Victory

Thanh. Alsace. Jan. I. via Paris.
Jan. :. 1855 4. N-A race Of three
miles Zip the steep slope at EngelburG
through thickets and up rocky stepes.
between battalion Of French light
infantry with mountain guns and n
German battery. determined the re-
suit fthc stubborn fight Tor the Alsa-
tiau town of SteiEbaCh
The French surprised movement
OF the German battery ascending to-
ward the summit OF the mountain by
road and taking "a short cut. accom-
-lished what seemed TO he impossible
The French battalion arrived five
minutes before the Germans appeared
i'm an open space and had just time
10 put into position their mountain
guns Five minutes more all was over
Too late. the Germans attempted to
retire and the battery was arnihilated.
Possession Of this point permitted
the French To cross the river Thur.
above the town of Thanh. and 20 rein
force the troops operating around
Steinbach
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05
HARRISBURG WOMAN
BURNS SELF To DEATH
Set Fire to Her Clothing While in
Lonely Spot Far From
Habitation
Speeiai to The Teiesrssh

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Alice
kerns, of 2022 Susquehanna street.
Harrisburg. who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. John MCGOWAN, on the
Andrew Oyler farm, near Center. this
county, for the past two weeks, COM
mitted suicide by setting herself on
fire yesterday afternoon, When all
of the family except the two sisters
wers away from the house. Mrs. Kerns
started out for a walk,
Her continued absence alarmed Mrs.
McGowan, who summoned TWO neigh
hors, Samuel Ensminger and Arthur
Grouse, who started in search of her.
They finally found her dead in a hol-
low about three-quarters of a mile
from home with her clothing almost
entirely burned from her body. 1t is
thought Mrs Kerns was deranged and
Intentionally set herself on fire. DIR.
Dearborn, of Mechanicsburg. coroner
of Cumberland county, is investigating
the case to-day.
Mrs. Alice Kerns. the woman who
is believed to have burned herself to
death near Newville. is the wife of
Charles {. Kerns, 2022 Susquehanna
street, n clerk in the Post Office. Two
weeks ago she left for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. John McGowan, of
NewVille. She is survived by her hus-
band, two children and five sisters.
The funeral, It is expected, will be
held here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-05
MAYOR PEEVED At
3-2" VOTE AGAIN
Angry Because Council Substitutes
William A. Blair For Jacob
Kinley as Cop

BY the same old S-do-2 vote that
made Council sessions more or less ex-
citing in the early days of the city
commission William a. Blair. police
man dismissed by Mayor Royal when
the latter assumed office. was re-
appointed to his old job on the force
this afternoon
Blair was substituted for Jacob Kin
ley, who had been nominated by the
Mayor. Commissioner Gorgas voted
with Mayor Royal against the substi-
tuition Of Blair's name.
The Mayor advanced the same old
argument about the action of Council
and peeVishly suggested that IL .he
wasn't TO be permitted to make any
recommendations as to filling Vacan-
cies in his department. that Council
pass resolution barring him from do
ing So Bair is a Republican and
held a splendid record as a policeman.
Mayor Royal this afternoon. neverthe-
less, bitterly accused Commissioners
Lynch, Bowman and Taylor of play
ing politics again in putting Blair on
the force.
why, Blair told me-" said Commits
sicner Taylor. that he called upon
you to find out why he was to be dis
missed. Mayor, and that YOU said to
him: You were not for me, why
should YOU expect me to be for you p -
Inc Mayor Indignantly denied this.
You must remember that things are
different now. The whole purpose of
the law under which we're operating
is to eliminate politics. Now tell me.
how many men that were not Repub-
leans have YOU appointed?" demanded
the Mayor.
How many that were not Repub-
licans have you ever recommended? >"
promptly returned Mr.. Taylor. so
YOU see, Mayor, it's fifty-fifty."