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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
s.TAMA JIM" ATTRACTS
CROWD AT INSTITUTE

Cedar Falls, Jan. 29.-"Tama Jim"
Wilson was the big attraction at the
Black-hawk County Farmers institute
at Hudson this week. The genial ex-
secretary of agriculture gave remark
ably comprehensive address on the
business of farming His talk while
sparkling with witticism was intense
ly practical, and lent much encourag-
ment to the big gathering of farmers.
He warmly commended the work OF the
Black.hawk County Farm improvement
association.
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CORNELL WILL HOLD
COURT AT ALBA SOON

Abba, Jan. 29.-The Monroe county
district court will convene Monday,
February /, with Seneca Cornell
on the bench. The docket for this term
Is just about the usual size. The Grim
inal portion contains a less number OF
cases than usual. One noticeable feat
ure Of the docket is the divorce entries
which are twenty-seven in number.
This will be Judge CoTnelrs first term
in. Abba, he being one Of the Judges
elected for the first time at the Novem-
her election
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
ACCUSE WOMAN OF
SELLING LIQUOR

The preliminary hearing of Mrs.
Rachel Goscie was begun this after
noon in Justice H. G. Nosler's court
on the charge of engaging in the sale
of Intoxicating liquors Mrs. Goscie
was arrested upon information sworn
out in the justice court by AL Lem.
ming. The action is the outgroWth OF
a case filed about ten days ago when
Lemming and others allege they lost
a considerable sum of money while at
the woman's house on East Hayne
street
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. G. M. Clark, sos North Wapello
street. spent the day in Abba visiting
friends.
Miss Fay Ullen Of Moravia has re,
turned home after visiting relatives IN
the city.
Miss Opal Weir of Sioux Falls, S. d.,
Is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Mary Reece, 300 Grand avenue,
has gone to Centerville.
Mrs. J. r. McCune of Hammond
avenue, has gone to Eldon to attend the
funeral of relative.
Mrs. Frank Jaques, PA North Marion
street, has gone to Eldon to spend the
day with relatives.
Mrs. Ben Boyd, 4O5 Lillian street, has
gone to Douds to visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ramey, of
Kingisher. Okla, have returned home
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. M. A.
Phillips, 1900 Samantha street.
Mrs. Ida Pearson and daughter, Belle
Of Sumner have gone to Blairstown,i at
ter visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nc.
Coy, 215 North Wapello street.
Mrs. R. L. Croft, 2S4 Richmond
avenue, has gone to Bear Creek to visit
friends.
Mrs. K. Leininger, 204 South Jeffer-
SON street., has gone to Hannibal, Mo-,
to make her future home.
Miss Loretta Parker of Bear Creek,
has returned home after visiting at the
home Of I. E. Ware, 1906 West Second
street.
Mrs. Mary Lee Of Kansas City, has
returned home after visiting at the
home Of her father, William Hanrahan,
south of the city.
M. E. Darkenwald OF Davenport has
returned home after visiting friends IN
the city.
Mrs. r. ]. Armstrong Of Batavia has
returned home after visiting friends in
the city.
Mrs. w. r. Cadwallader, 701 North
Jefferson street, has gone to Oskaloosa
to visit her parents.
Mrs. A. D. Ward of Des Moines has
returned home after visiting relatives
in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
HOBBS AND DODGE
SPAR AT EACH OTHER

Information has been sworn out in
Justice H. G. Nosler's court by A. e.
Dodge against Thomas Hobbs charg'
ing his with. assault with intent to
commit great bodily injury and Hobbs
has filed information in the same
court against Dodge alleging that ne
has threatened to commit a public Of
Tense. Dodge claims that his neigh
Dor shot several times at him recent
Nv and Mr.. Hobbs retaliates by stating
in his information that Dodge has
threatened his life. Both of the men
are out on bonds and the cases have
been set for Femruary l at 1:30.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
0TTUMWA PASTOR
is GIVEN Office
REV. p. o. BERSELL ELECTED VICE
PRESIDENT OF ANTLSALoON
LEAGUE.

Rev. P. o. Bersell, pastor OF the
Swedish Lutheran church Of Ottumwa.
was elected vice president OF the Anti
Saloon league at meeting or the
board of directors Of the league held IN
Des Moines Thursday. A Des MONIES
paper has the following on the meet
ing:
The board of directors of the Iowa
Anti-Saloon league in annual session
yesterday afternoon at the Young
Mems Christian association building,
indorsed a number of the temperance
measures now pending in the state
Legislature.
The officers and directory board
went on record in favor of the result
mission of the prohibition amendment,
repeal Of the mulct law and the regula-
tive measures providing for the repeal
of the drug store permit law and to
prohibit registered pharmacists from
keeping or handling intoxicating Id
uors in any form except alcohol tor
compounding purposes, publication by
transportation companies OF liquor
shinments, making bookkeeping after
second conviction felony and prohib-
iting the transportation by common
carriers of more than one pint OF
spirituous and one quart Of vinous or
malt liquors.
The list Of measures is the same
which was adopted by the Des Moines
Citizens association with the addition
OF the Whitmore "suit case liquor bill
which has been recently introduced.
While not withdrawing their support
Of the more drastic prohibitory meas
ures as the repeal of the mulct law
and the resubmission Of the prohibi-
tory amendment, the officers and mem
bers of the directory board expressed
themselves as willing to accept regula-
tive liquor measures until the legisla-
ture had adopted the more radical leg
islation.
The Rev. Charles P. Proudfit. pas
tor of the First United Presbyterian
church Of Des Moines, was reelected
president of the league, the Rev. P. o.
Bersell, pastor of the Swedish Luther
an church of Ottumwa, was chosen
vice president, the Rev. James P. Bur-
ling of the Greenwood Congregational
church Of Des Moines reelected secre-
tary and Grant Mcpherson reelected
treasurer P. B. Sheriff. was elected
to the membership of the directory
board to succeed the Rev. J. W. Graves.
The superintendent will be elected
later by he headquarters committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
MANY PRISONERS
ARE, BEING ENTERED

Fl. Madison, Jan. 29.-The district
courts are evidently getting into action.
The past few days have brought to the
prison several new inmates and the
first Of this week issued In five others,
raising the population to CAT, with a
probable increase during January and
February of perhaps thirty more. 1t Is
noticed that the number of life men IS
increasing in greater ratio than others,
and upon investigation, this Is found to
be largely due to the so-called crime OF
rape.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
1 AND co. IS WINNER.

Anamosa, Jan. 29.-Some months
ago Attorney George c. Lawrence and
the Kerr Land Co., had law suit over
a land deal in Minnesota, the former
alleging fraudulent representations
and sales, and received a verdict for
$4,000. A new trial was asked for
but was not granted and the case was
finally taken to the supreme court
which reversed the decision and "a
motion for a directed verdict in favor
of the defendant was sustained"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
CUTS DOWN BEGGING

Shenandoah, Jan. 29.-Begging has
been cut down great per cent since
the establishment of the free employ
ment bureau by the Commercial club
here, officials of the association state.
There are a number Of families now
that earn their bread and butter that
heretofore have been objects OF char
ity. Everything from Smelling corn for
the farmers to shoveling snow on the
sidewalks has been secured for the
needy ones to do.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
BRowER TO RETURN.

South English, Jan. 29.-Rev. Henry
Brewer who moved to Council Bluffs
year ago, with his family expects
to return to South English as soon as
some one can be found to take charge
of the church there. Mr.. Brewers
health has never been good since go
ing to Council Bluffs, and they have
decided to return to South English
if arrangements can be made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
GOVERNOR GIVES
GRAFT EVIDENCE
CONTINUED From Page -

and yet sinecure is an Office that
has revenue without employment
Permit me to most respectfully
suggest that senators stick on word,
drag 1t out of its relation, both as to
time and place and utterly fail to con-
slider the whole that was said, and that
It was said with reference to sys-
tenn or an everywhere indefensible
practice. Can any sentence of what
was said be denied as to facts or re.
'fults7
><'I suggest the foregoing because
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
BREAKS QUARANTINE
TO GET PROVISIONS

Angry because he had been quoran-
tined when his daughter was taken Ill.
Toe Fleming, 222 Santa Fe street broke
quarantine Thursday and called at the
police station where he demanded that
provisions and coal be sent to his
house. When told that nothing could
be done for him by that department he
left in search of a lawyer but later re-
turned home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
HOPPE EASILY BEATS
MELBOURNE INMAN

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Jan. 29.-Willie
Hoppe defeated Melbourne 1nman at
14.1 balkline billiards. Afternoon
score: Hoppe 400; high run, 1853;
Inman. rs; high run, 81. Evening
score: Hoppe, 400; high run, lat;
Inman, SO; high run, IA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
I'M REcoRps BROKEN.

Exline, Jan. 29.-The Iowa BLOCK
Coal mine has broken all records for
amor>t of production as 315 tons have
been mined in one day On that day
there were lis men at work. Several
davs this winter have seen over 800
tons as the amount of output.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
THE M'REYNOLDS !,
FUNERAL SUNDAY

Floris. Jan. 29.-Mrs. T. H. Mercy
nolds died Thursday at her home
northwest of Floris after lingering
Illness. Funeral services will be held
Sunday at her home. She will be
greatly missed in her home and the
entire community as she had many
friends who held her in high esteem.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

the general assembly in placing every
department of the government beyond
all lust criticism. l beg to ask that
your communication and this compli-
ance with it's request be printed in the
senate journal"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
NEw ALBlA ASSESSOR.

Abba, Jan. 29.-At called meeting
of the city council John Good was ap-
nointed city assessor and Howard
Atchison. assistant. The former as
SCISSOR. John Walsh, resigned on &C
count of being a board member ana
would have to pass on the claim tor
his work which is not within the
Of the law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
SCHOOL HAS EXHIBIT,

Sigourney, Jan. 29.-Thursday and
today the parents and friends of all
school children have been visiting
the high school and examining the ex-
hibit furnished by the domestic
science department OF our school. The
normal training class has been sew
ing during the last semester and at
present has nearly thirty garments
cOmDleted
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
IoHN DOE SENTENCED.

Humeston, Jan. ga man, who re-
fused to give his name but was in
dicted as John Doe, has been sentenc-
ed to the Anamosa penitentary Tor
five years on the charge of holding up
Lee Bragg, marshal of Seymour.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Clyde Thomas.

Clyde, infant son of Mr.. and Mn
Smith Thomas, six miles south or
the city passed away Thursday at 4
a. m. The funeral was held this after
noon at o'clock. Interment was
made in the Fielder cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
TEETH ARE KNOCKED OUT.

Charlton has been here to visit his
brother who was seriously injured last
Friday when kicked in the face by a
mule at No. mine. Mr. Powell re-
ceived a blow on his upper jaw. and
several teeth were knocked out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Notice..

Notice.
Bids for township road work, Column
bia township, Wapello county, will be
received up until IL o'clock noon Mon
day, February 1, 1915. Rights reserved
to reject any or all bids.
g. F. Hartman, Twp. Clerk,
Eddyville, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
MINER HURT az SLATE.

Hooking, Jan. 29.-W. F. Barker Is
still confined to his home as the result
of injuries he received last week IN
Hooking mine No. 3. Mr.. Barker was
at work when piece of slate fell upon
him. breaking his shoulder. three ribs
on one side and one on the other.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
TO HAVE ROCK PILE,

Des Moines, Jan. 29.-The city
council has voted to provide rock
pile for use in cases where men are
arrested for vagrancy and who nave
the reputation of not seeking employ
ment. 1t will be placed back OF the
CITY iail
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Matte MONTGOMERY.

The funeral of Mrs. Matte Montgom-
cry was held this afternoon at o'clock
from the residence, s31 South Vine
street, conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Searcy, pastor of the Mt. Zion A. M. r.
church. Interment was made in the
Shaul cemetery
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
PIONEER FOUND DEAD.

West Liberty, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Rachel
Mead, &C years DID, pioneer of this
vicinity, was found dead in bed by her
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Evans, Thursday
morning. She had been slightly i'll for
some time. Mrs. Mead was born in
Herman county, Ohio, September 30,
1s49, the daughter of Mahlon and Mary
Hollingsworth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Epsk,NE is STEWARD.

Centeryille, Jan. 29.-The county
hoard has elected Albert Erskine stew
ard of the county farm before adjourn
Ing to the February term. He gets the
position at $S40 year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
nrpurv BEGINS WORK,

Humeston, Jan. 29-Mrs. w. G. Sci
by of Corydon, has accepted the posi-
ton of deputy in the office of County
Treasurer Paul S. Miller.
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Infant leyora,

Infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Levora, 900 Church street, died
Thursday at 10 p. m. Private funeral
services were held this morning from
the residence at 10 o'clock. Interment
was made in the Shaul cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
pEcovERs FROM INJURY.

Hiteman, Jan. 29.-Dancey Martin,
who was injured in his hand three
weeks ago while at work in the mines
has now been able to return to his en-
ployment.
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TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS
Watch the date on the slip with
your name on your paper.D Don't let yoor
subscriptions expire. Send check or
money order to the Courier Ottumwa
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
ORDERS NEW BOOKS.

South. English, Jan. 29.-The South
English school board has ordered a
complete set of encyclopedias which
will be placed in the high school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
FLOYD Tutor.

The funeral services of Floyd Tutor,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Tutor, SOC
South Elm street, was held this after
noon at 1880 o'clock from the residence,
conducted by Rev. 9. A. Montanus. In
terment was made In the Ottumwa
cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Relief From Acute rheumatism.
John H. Gronx, Winchester, n. H.,
writes: 81 suffer from acute Rheuma-
ism and Sloan's Liniment always helps
quickly, 25e
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

Do You Suffer With Colds.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery, the
best cough, cold, throat and lung medi-
cine made. The first dose helps. soc.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Obituary
Mrs. Gertie r, Hamilton.

The funeral OF Mrs. Gertie +. Hamll-
ton was held this morning at IL o'clock
at the Wesley chapel conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Slack, of the M. u. church St
Drakesville. Interment was made at
Wesley chapel
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DRAIN TILE
Fer rriees and Information writ,
Morey Clay Products Co
oTTUMvA. IOWA
Tri-W eekly Courier
cAANcING 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 1t to be changed to.
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MRS. Phoebe NJ. Grube,

Mrs. Phoebe NJ. CRUDE, widow OF
Henry c. CRUDE, died this morning
at $50 o'clock at her home, 318 West
Fourth street She IS survived by two
daughters. Mrs. Charles b. Moore, of
Kansas City. Mo-, and Miss l.. May
CRUDE Of this city, also sister, Mrs.
Frederick Klair, Of Hockessin, Del.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nOunced later
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
.R!uptureCured

Why d1d Mr.. Phil
Rettsr brf1,g his two
sons to my office to
be treated for rup-
ture2 Because l
cured his neighbors,
Mr.. H. NJ. Chichester.
Daniel Chichester.
Harry Rose and 9TH
ers of near Blakes-
burg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30
Vernon ], Gideon.

Vernon j., infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Gideon, 7O8 West Mill
street, died this morning at s o'clock.
The funeral will be held Saturday at
ternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will
be made in the Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-30

clerks are often absent from the cap
ito1 because they are not needed? On
investigation you may be able to an
swer these and other questions direct
Nv. but do you not find that they state
substantially the facts? Are not door,
keepers, clerks, janitors and even
pages given places for political rea-
sons?
after your investigation will you
kindly report whether you would or
ganize your own business on any sucn
lines or if the senate We're business
corporation would you stand for an or
ganization along such lines?
I'm view of your Investigation can
Won now say. in view Of the time or
the preparation and delivery of the
message, that I said anything on this
subject that was not in accord with
truth? If these things are true does it
not tend to bring all the departments
of government into disrespect in the
minds of the people and ought not the
legislature-the greatest OF them all
and the one having authority over all
to adopt such course as will place
it above criticism and give Iowa the
distinction of being perhaps the first
American state to do SO.
Senators, it is very unpleasant, in
deed. for me to have to submit the
foregoing. The senate resolved that |
should do so and you come in obed-
fence to it's command. l have only
complied with the senate's request.
beg to assure you of my high regard
for every senator and to assure you
that l greatly desire to cooperate with
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-01
Mayor.
City Clerk.

Section Four. That the Mayor
be and he is hereby authorized to
negotiate and contract for the pri-
yate sale of said Certificates, pro-
yided that they be sold at a dis
count which shall not cause the
investment of the purchaser to
yield a greater rate of interest than
eight q per cent straight on his
Investment.
Section Five. That the proceeds
of the sale of said Certificates au-
thorized and directed to be issued
as aforesaid shall be devoted x
cluslvely to the purpose stated in
Section One of this Ordinance, and
shall at once be turned over to the
Treasurer of the School Board of
this Parish for that purpose,
Section Six. That in pursuance
to the authority vested in the May
or and Board of Aldermen of this
City, they have contracted, agreed
and pledged themselves. to Ieyee
and collect for the year 1915 and
subsequent years. until the full
and final payment of said Certifi-
Gates. the same License taxes that
may be levied by the Police Jury
OF the Parish of st. Landry for said
years, and to sacredly apply and
devote the payment of said certif-
Gates in principal and interest as
they severaily mature. The Lii
cenSe revenues collected by said
City for the year 1916 and subse-
quent years, should such a course
become necessary, on account of
shortage of the funds SO selected or
otherwise, except such portion of
such revenues as have already have
been formally dedicated and
to the payment of other
certificates Of indebtedness.
Section Seven. That for good and
reason this ordinance
hall take effect from and after its
,romulgation and that all resolu-
ions and ordinances of the mayor
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-05-01

ed by Dr.Ar ceneaux for that pur-
pose; that two hundred and fifty
dollars be appropriated from the
special taxes now to the credit OF
School District No. 4, End Police
Jury Ward to assist in the con-
struction of a school building; that
/! the President of this Board be au-
thorized to sell the site and the old
Johnson school building, the pro-
ceeds resulting from said sale to be
used for the construction and
equipment of the new building to
be erected on the site to be donated
by DR.. Arceneaux.
Voting aye: Andrepont, Guidry,
Horaist, Hawkins, Fogleman, Car
riere, Baker, Durio, Boudreau.
Voting nay: Larcade, Perkins,
Lyman.
On motion of Mr.. Carriere an APP
preparation of twenty dollars was
made for the library of the Grand
Prairie High School.
On motion of Mr.. Andrepont the
following bills were approved and
ordered paid:
T. C. Gibbons, 4 cistern, out
of funds Dist. PA Ward. $500
Henry Lastrapes, Clerk, out
Of special funds, Eunice Dis
District. :. !. :. $500. 1000
Henry Lastrapes, Clerk, out
of special funds, Opelousas
District. ). ..... 1000
H. Bodemuller, stationery and
printing. ). :. 9.25
st. Landry Clarion, printing
from January 1915 to
March BIB. :. :. -. $3.50
Jno. B. Jelks, refund of poll
tax paid in error. -. /. :. 100
Hansen, refund of poll
tax paid in error. ;. ...... 100
D. Guillory, taxes
paid in error ae. Port Barre
District. =. :. $3.50. $50
Richard, ST., taxes
paid in error &C. Lawtell
District. >. j. :. ...... 2.i5
On motion of Mr.. Andrepont the
Board adjourned subject to call.
@. P. DAILY, President.
J. THOMPSON, Secretary.