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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
in session over Thursday. Delegates
will be in attendance from the churoh.
e.; in central Iowa.
WALKS IN SLEEP;
FALLS INTO RIVER

Keokuk. April 2S.-At Quincy man
named Tucker, an employee of the gov
eminent steamboat Gardie Eastman,
came near losing, his life, when he
stepped into the river while walking
In his sleep. The man awakened wher
he plunged into the cold water ant
his cries for help were heard by fe
low crew members who threw on
ropes to the man as he was strugglin
in the water of considerable dept
Much difficulty was experienced
rcscuing him, one of the other M !
finally having to jump overheard a! @
help him to place of safety. He W J
unconscious for time, but his
cuers by persistent effort fins
brought back his senses. f.,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

The fire department was called to
203 North Washington street this
morning at S:15 o'clock where lamp
had exploded. The fire was extinguish-
ed before the arrival Of the depart
ment
James Swirles of the Swirles' store
has returned from purchasing trip
In the east He was accompanied to
the city by his daughter, Mrs. B. E.
Hines and son Swirles Of Shade Gap,
Pa, who will me guests at the
swirles home. s42 North Court street,
for several weeks.
Miss Carrie Eddy, from south OF
town, left today for a visit in Abba
and Otumwa with friends.
Mrs. M. G. Tracey OF Ottumwa visit
Cd over Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
F. ]. Stewart-The Centerville Citi-
zen.
Two petitions for the foreclosure OF
mechanics liens were filed with the
clerk Of the district court this morn
ing. They are entitled Tisdale Lum'
Der Co. va. Elizabeth and r. O.
Grooms and the Ottumwa Fitting Co..
and Tisdale Lumber Co. VS.. Ora La
Point and Kate Hendershott.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
EVERS WILL SOON BE
BACK IN LINEUP

New York, April 2S.-According to
statement given out Tuesday by Her
man Nickerson, secretary Of the Boston
Nationals, John Evers, captain and
star second baseman Of the worlds
champions, is not in nearly as bad con-
dition as has been generally under
stood and Manager Stallings expects
him to return to the club by May II,
when the western clubs make their first
invasion Of the east. A thorough exam
nation of the players ankle has dis
closed that only small bone had been
moved out of place and 1t is now back
IN place. Eyers already is walking,
though he is not putting any appreci-
able weight "a che ankle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
PRISONERS GIVEN
DISCARDED SUITS

New York April 2s.-Members OF the
newly organized baseball clubs in Sing
Sing prison have fallen heir to lot
Of the old uniforms Of the Yankees,
the New York American league CLUB.
and players in the OUTLAW league at
the state prison will wear them IN
their games this summer: Baseoali
is one Of the means adopted py mos
Mott Osborne, warden Of Sing Sing.
to improve the physical condition of
the prisoners One Of the prison play
ers wrote to the owners Of the Yankees
asking for the old uniforms, with the
result that enough were given to equip
twenty-eisht players with everything,
from caps to shoes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
DECREE IS SIGNED
. IN CUNDER ACTION
JUDGE HUNTER ARRANGES FOR
SETTLEMENT IN CASE IN.
voLvING DEED.

Judge Francis M. Hunter. presiding
in the district court, has signed de-
cree in the case of Homer e. Gunder
VS.. j. E. Gunder ct al.
BY this he orders that the receiver
ship in the matter continue until the
expiration OF the redemption from the
sale of property involved in the action.
This is to be done unless the judg.
ment shall be paid sooner. Should
such be the case then the receiver IS
to account to the court first for tn
proceeds in his hands and the balance
Is to be first applied in the satisfaction
or partial payment of any part OF the
Judgment not satisfied by the sale OF
property under the special execution.
In case the judgment should be 1uily
satisfied then any balance in his hands
will be paid to the defendants, ). r..
Dings, F.. l.. Root and Ruth f, Thay'
er. The grantees will have one year
from date Of sale under the special
execution to redeem the property SOLD.
The first Of fifteen liquor cases not
ed for trial this term has been begun
It Is entitled e. D. Fowler vs.. James
F. Travis. A temporary injunction is
sought to restrain the alleged Illegal
sale of liquors and this action Is being
contested by the defendant. The case
OF e. H. Emery & Co. VS.. the Ameri
can Insurance Co. of New Jersey mas
been taken under Amusement by the
court. The evidence was given Mon
day and the arguments made tues
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
Announcement.

DR.. H. W. Roberts has returned
from Florida fully recovered from his
severe illness and will be found in his
Office in the Hoffman, building, at the
usual hours, where he will be pleased
to meet his friends and where he is
ready for business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
BIG CHURCH MEETING.

Nevada, April 28.-One OF the great
es4 church meetings to be held In
Iowa this year will be the laymens
conference. which convenes in the
Methodist church here and continues
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Jayne Of indie
pendence returned home this morning
after visiting at the home OF the
formers sister. Mrs. Charles Swartz,
at Cherry Hill farm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

The Three-I league opens its season
Thursday. Bloomington is to play at
Davenport, Moline at Quincy, Peoria
at Decatur and Rockford at Dubuque.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
Tri-weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postohice to which tho paper mas
been sent az well as the postoffice
Were they desire 1t to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

The boating season on the Des
Moines will be under way in few
weeks and then, perhaps, some one
will get regatta started.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

The field and track meet to be held
at Fairfield will be attended by about
forty high schools. The local high
school is going to send team.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

Hampton and Barden will probably
represent the local high school at the
rack and field meet to be held at Des
Moines May 81. Both men are good
sprinters and should show up to
GOOD advantage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

The Ad Wolgast-Freddie Welsh
bout has been set back from May 4
10 May TO- Wolgast has started train
lng at Milwaukee and says that he
will whip the Englishman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

A match is being arranged between
Abe Attell and Johnny Kilbane,
ieatherweight champion. Abe Is con-
6dent that he can whip Kilbane and
Win back the title which he formerly
held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

Horse market active and believe It
will continue good for several weeks.
Advise all dealers to get busy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29

]. Frank Hanley, former governor OF
Indiana and regarded as the peer OF
any temperance orator in America to-
gether with his coworkers make up
the personnel of the third and last days
program for the session of the Flying
Squadron which has been In progress
in Ottumwa since Monday afternoon.
John B. Lewis Is former member of
the Massachusetts, legislature and
Oliver Wayne Stewart Is former
member of the Illinois legislature.
Miss Vera X. Mullin, the soloist, is
well qualified for her work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-29
SPORT GOSSIP

With the Twilight and Commercial
leagues. Courier, Red Sox, Blue Sox,
Ottumwa Federals and few more
pemi-pro teams Ottumwa should not
want for good baseball this summer.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22

The County Press has been very kind to the school interests of the county and especially so to the School Fair. We thank you for this and we trust that we may continue to work to- gether for betterment of school conditions in Monroe county.
 We appreciate very much the work done by the judges and the department managers. They worked long and faithfully to render impartial decisions in their different departments.
 The Brinkley Merchants Band and the teachers of the public school have our gratitude tor valuable aid rendered in pro- noting the Fair.
 Sincerely.
 The County Superintendent.
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lEvEE DISTRICT SPRINGS A SURPRISE
Seek to Collect Taxes on Many Thousands of Acres
 Monroe County Land Not Effected at all.

Quite a delegation of Monroe county tax payers left Brinkley Tuesday to appear before the Board of Assessors of the White River Levee District at Cotton Plant to appose the proposed plan of the District wherein they have planned to extend the bounds of the Levee District so to take in many thousands ot acres of Monroe county land not now included in this district.
 The act whereby the district is enabled to extend its limits was passed in 1913. It extends the district down the east banks of White river a point about 5 miles north of Clarendon to the line seperating Township I IN. and 2 N. and thence due east on this line to the Mcbride farm, South East corner of section 32, |T. 2 N, Range 2 west, thence the new territory runs north fol | 13 miles to a point, 3 miles north by 2 miles west of Brinkley ano thence west to the old district lines and on to White River.
 This territory includes lanc considerably east of Keevil anc fully 3 miles or more south ano east of there and hence it car readily be seen that there is 9 serious condition confronting property owners who are thus taxed without a show of benefits Among those who appeared before the Levee District officials against this proposed extension of territory were Attorneys J P. Lee of Clarendon and G. Otis Bogle of this city, Mir. w. k Dougherty of Brasfeld.
 1 J. P. Lee of Clarendon appear ed for the w. P. Brown Lumbe |Co. of Louisville, Ky. and hat J. c. Doyle oyerseer for sait company sworn and he explain ed to the board the approximate amount of land owned by hi
 people that is not benefited b. said Levee and maintained tha to build a Levee from lower Surrounded Hill to within miles of Clarendon as the origi nal bill above mentioned covers would only be to form a pont south of the Rock Island By.
 which would be covered by bacl water and the land would b. worth just as much without it
 He also explained that his people
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From The County Superin.
 tendent

It will be impossible for me to see personally and to thank every one who helped to make the Third Annual School Fair for Monroe County a success. l therefore take this means of letting you know that l appre- ciate your friendly attitude to- ward the School Fair and your cooperation to make ita success. Some have done much to promote the Fair who do not wish the fact to become known. Again, it will be impossible for me in this brief article to men, ton all who have worked faith fully for it's success.
 To the teachers of the county who contributed and to the business men o.s Brinkley who gave 50 literally we are very grateful. It takes money to promote anything and we are glad to say that the contribu- tions were liberal. The financial success of the Fair is in large measure due to Mir. John Baum gartner. superintendent of the Brinkley public schools, who personally solicited and collected for the Fair $156.50.
 The Brinkley s. l. A. was responsible for the bountiful supply of good things to eat at the picnic dinner and for the ex- cellent plan of serving the same. In many other ways the mem- bers of this organization exersed themselves to make the visite rs comfortable.
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Blackton Items

Business is booming in Claren- don. Cotton seed bringing around the $40 mark.
 Mrs l.. R. kenner left Tues day for Memphis.
 Mrs. A, J. Cannon of Claren- don is guest of Mrs, c. w. Fer. Till.
 Miss Beatrice Burkett of Clar. endon visited in Blackton over Sunday the guest of Miss India Peterson.
 Notice has been given the ARGUS to announce that Dr. C.. E. Hayes the Arkansas Presby- terian Supt., will preach in Blackton on Sunday morning and night Nov. 14th. The Black
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22

were assessed for about 45 acres on the right of way of the R. R. leo. Mir. Lee asked that this right of way assessed to them be eliminated from the assessed, The board also agreed to re- survey some of these lands and see what the amount of protect ion were received on the lands.
 Andrew Flora called attention that he was being assessed on 200 acres and about l20 acres of which had never overf1owed and asked that his also be sur veyed.
 w. R. Dougherty of Brasfield. asked that about 70 acres assess ed to him and which was not covered by the last high waters be exempted and also about 300 acres of Tupelo gum on his land also be exempted as same was covered by water the year round, so was in no way benefit ed.
 It was agreed by the board that questions of like nature as those enumerated above would be referred to the Levee Engi- neers and corrections made according thereto. The board of assessors then adjourned to meet Nov. 17th., at o'clock at Cotton Plant, believing by that time the engineer could have his report on the questions raised ready for them to act upon.
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En~s,Atn =, rslr asnrnn
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FARMERS, MtRcNITnl
They Decide to pu, :. othe. Proftable
 ing Campaiss ss X
 nonroe CouS,.

On Friday morning ,,., \ 50 Farmers, Bankers 's', .'s '! chants met in the ,Elt " c.' brlnkley to confer vith " mittee from the Memnh;.s s ness Mems Club to deeids s', !. CT there shall be anothe, .'p | table Farming campsien \. out Monroe county dur;ns s| ember ! ss as ; there was a yeas ,| After s. Mcdonald a, aaJ i Hague of Memphis had Y and explained the purpose X meeting, Wm. B. Folsom ,s,, ated Judge T. G. Trjce r, fo, x, c.|
 A anu W. D. Williams WI minated for Secretary.
 After discussion it was M mously decided to accent {, vitation of the Memphis k
 Men to join in this canu,;, Monroe County.
 The only expense to be K, red by Monroe county D, will be for the hotel bills oi special men and their conye,, tc points thro'out the to where they are sent to soe,k|
 An executive committee F posed of P. c. Evan of C endon, B. J. Lambert of B Grove and L. K. Brown Brinkley to have charge ol I work was appointed anla1| have called ageneral mas " ing at Clarendon Oct g,
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ton community church has a nice promise sp Our people were proud that a Blacktonian won the 1st prize for reading at the County School Fair at Brinkley, Miss Earl Bal lard
 The Card club and Ladies Aid are both progressing nicely.
 SNOW BALL.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22

their kindness at the County School Fair towards Banner School. Many thanks to Dear old Brinkley for their nice dinner and may God Bless Brinkley forever and with all His might.
 'The Little Indians"
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A Card of Thanks

Keevil, Ark, Oct. 18th. 1915. Dear Editor:-
 We hope you will give us room in your paper for a short letter. As we are anxious to thank the Dear People of Brinkley for
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22
Campbell--Sapp Marriage


 On Sunday last at Forrest City Miss Margurite Sapp and MT. Irving E. Campbell both of this city, were united in marriage. Rev. o. M. Yerger, the Episcopal rector. officiating.
 The bride is one of our prettiest best known and most universally loved girls while the groom is a worthy young man, cashier of the Rock Island Ky in this city.
 They are at home to their friends atthe Sapp homestead on South Main St.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22

To Prevent Blood Poisoning
 Spply at once the wonderful old reliable DR PoRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur kica! dressing that relieves pain and heals a the same time. Not lniment. 2Sc. soc. q .G
The Brinkley argus., 1915-10-22
Buying A Farm

Is transaction that requires good-sized amd money Few people have the ready cash laying idle ta is required in deal of this kind But you have yer money invested in other land stocks and still take a vantage of good land trades if you have favored hs bank with your business and built up credit with us Ya can use your land stocks security and borrow d money and close the deal quickly.
 If you depend borrowing from some lndludmt1 someone else will probably take advantage of your h to buy before you have located the party to accomo you.
 Deposit your money with us and you will find us a9a and willing to help you when you need help. =ts M
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WILLIAM B. FOLSOM. Editor
Subscription Price $50 Per Yesl
AINOUNCEMENTS

The ARGUS is authorized to announce Hon. C. Otis Bogle as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of this, the l7th Judlo1al District.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-30

OF cyclone! The greatest, most terrific, grand
the history of Americas. The greatest sacrifice
lat will sweep down upon the buying public of
S ever occurred within the memory of the oldest
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-17

generous salary to speak for him eX-
clusiYely during the rest Of the cam
paign. So Ronald drifted from soap
into politics, and with great success.
One evening a month later Mr.. POr-
ter went over to hisReighbor's to find
two unexpected guests there.
''My brother, just elected to the
state senatorship," introduced the ia
ther Of Constance.
''My campaign manager, Mr.. Dun
stan" spoke the fortunate politician,
and Mr.. Porter stared at his smiling
nephew. you see," resumed the
senator, ''he has elected me and I've
offered him a very fine position in
connection with the state central
committee.
Old Ezra saw that Constance and
her father were very proud of the
achievements of his nephew. A SEN
Rtormaker in the family was no trif-
ling circumstance.
HE is a natural orator Mark me,
he will make a record as future Pat
rick Henry" enthused the senator.
I Il suppose I'll have to forgive him"
observed Mr.. Porter, shaking hands
with his renegade nephew, Ronald
Dunstan, you are simply iTTesistiblep'
''He is, indeedH' fondIy murmured
the blushing Constance, and, al
though her eyes were lowered, her
lovely face was filed with pride and
confidence.
Do you JITNEY? THEN YOU
MUST WEAR THE JITNEY ROBE
Seattle Wash.-With ''Itneying,"
of course, should go the jitney robe,
as the steamer rug goes with steam
ing. That's the way Mrs. o. F. Lam
son of this city looked at it, anyway,
and without further ado created the
new robe for the new method of loco
motion.
This is how it should be made, says
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-17

ed over the. arm, taking the place Of
a muff When riding it may be spread
over the knees without taking any
additional space in the car. 1t is just
large enough to protect the lower ex-
tTemities, which at present are pain
fully exposed to the air!!''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
j. S. BUILDINGS GUARDED
Armed Watchmen Scrutinize Daily
Crowds Which Visit Federal
Structures.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-The
watchfulness Of the guards about all
the principal government buildings in
the capital has been redoubled on
special orders. Today guards station
ed at strategic positions commanding
all the entrances in the building which
houses the state, war and navy de-
partments were under orders to ques-
ton and if necessary search any per-
sons of whom they had doubts Any
one with package of any sort was
subject to questioning. Hundreds Of
tourists pass through the buildings
daily.
Since bomb explosion wrecked
a room in the capitol last summer and
bomb plots generally have kept the
government detectives busy, there
has been more than usual activity
among the guards here but now the
watch is even more strictly kept.
Guards employed by railroad COM
panies are constantly on duty in the
railroad tunnel leading to the bridge
over the Potomac river, which is the
principal gateway to the south.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
WHITLOCK GREETED
AT STEAMER DOCK

New York, Nov. 24.-Brand Whit
lock, American minister to Belgium,
and Mrs. Whitlock, were met by a
delegation from Toledo, Ohio, headed
by Charles NJ Milroy, mayor-elect,
when they landed here today from the
steamer Ryndam. Mr.. Whitlock said
that although he was i'll when he
boarded the ship at Rotterdam, he felt
much improved today
Mr. Whitlock and his wife expect
to spend Thanksgiving day here and
will then proceed to Washington for
a brief stay. The diplomat said that
he would sail from here on Decem-
Der % to take up his duties in Bel
GUM again. Mr.. Whitlock said he
was here chiefly to rest and visit his
mother, and declined to discuss any
incidents or phases Of the war.
The Ryndam passed three floating
mines shortly after sailing from Rot
terdam
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
DEMOCRATS PLAN
EARLY meeting
SENTIMENT AMONG LEADERS IS
FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION
EARLY IN JUNE.

New York, Nov. 24.-Democratic
sentiment, judging from reports re-
ceived by William F. McCombs, chair
man of the national committee, favors
an early national convention. Mr.. Nc
Combs said today that from what he
had gathered from the members of
his committee, it was likely that the
convention would be held during the
first weeks of June
1--WE are the dominant party now"
said the chairman, and usually the
party in power holds it's convention
first. l believe we are all open mind
ed as to where the convention should
be held
He pointed out that the selection Of
convention for 1916 would not have
the same political significance rs in
1912 when he led the party to Balti-
more because it was convenient to the
state from which his candidate was
to come. Bids for the convention
have been received from Chicago, st.
Louis, Dallas and San Francisco.
Mr.. McCombs expects full meet
ing of the members of the national
committee in Washington on Decem-
Der Z, when an effort will be made to
decide on the time and place for the
convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-25
WILSON MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS HAS
FAVOR OF CABINET
PRESIDENTS ADVISORS APPROVE
EXECUTIVES FINANCE AND
DEFENSE IDEAS.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-Presi-
dent Wilson's annual message to con-
gress, approved unanimously by the
cabinet, was nearing completion to-
day. It will be featured by discus
sion of national defense and revenues,
though other questions on which the
president looks to congress for action
will be taken up. These include a
merchant marine, conservation, great
er self government for the Filipinos
and rural credits.
The message will declare that the
United States has humanitarian
mission of peace in the world and
therefore must be ready to defend Its
right to Independent and unmolested
action. Secretary Garrison's plan for
continental army Of 100000 will be
strongly supported.
The president will, as he did last
year. again declare that it is proper
for young men to learn to be soldiers
and express the belief that plans sub
mitted by the army general staff call
for standing army larger than the
country wants. In referring to the
navy plans, the president will declare
that it is as necessary to provide men,
and equipment as 1t Is to
build warships.