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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
TIE MODERN HOUSEWIFE

A writer in a recent NUMBER OF liie
Ladies Home Journal in dealing WIN
the problems that confront the modern
housewife, announces that the house
wife of today is no longer producer
as in "grandmother's day. but is now
a consumer. The writer has it right.
The days of spinning, weaving, gar
dening, dairying and general home pro-
duction, are past and the housekeeper
of today buys at the market what the
housekeeper of "grandmother's day
produced herself
Just as it was an art of some years
back to be able to produce nearly
everything that the family needed to
eat and wear, it is now an art to buy
to the best advantage, those same
things in the market. The modern
housewife, then, must change her
course of studies. Shem ust possess
much of the knowledge that her grand
mother had to have and she must add
much to that. She must understand
marketing Marketing so as to get
the best the market affords at the most
reasonable price, to get variety that
will make healthy diet, to get good
service from the trades people and to
keen within certain stated bounds in
the matter of expenditures, is real
art, even without considering the prep
aration of the purchases for final con-
sumption.
If the woman who is bored for some
thing to do, would take up housekeep-
Ing as profession, make an intelligent
study of it and look upon it as
sphere in which she wishes to excel
and not merely "get by" she will find
1t as interesting profession as there
Is under the sun
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
DAUGHTERS BREAK
FATHERS WILL
CHILDREN OF CHESTER A. PERRY
SEEK REDRESS IN kEokuk
COUNTY COURT.

Sigourney, Dec. 31.-The contest OF
the last will and testament Of Chester
A. Ferry, deceased has been on trial In
the district court, before jury. since
Monday. In September 1910 the deceas-
ed executed will whereby he gives
his four daughters, Martha Loughridge'
Mary Bowker Lille Wood and Lisetta
Price each the One-seventh part OF his
estate during their natural lives and
after the death of his daughters their
respective shares to revert to their
children. The four daughters are the
plaintiffs in the action to have the will
set aside. Their petition alleges that for
a number Of years prior to the execu-
ton Of the will the said Chester A.
Ferry was suffering with senile demen-
tia and was incapable of making will
and that the same was produced by the
undue influence of others.
His three sons and grandchildren are
made defendants in The action. The
sons take no part in the action and by
their inaction are apparently willing
that the will should be set aside The
court appointed Attorney D. T. Stock
man guardian adlitem for the grand
children, all of whom are minors who
through their guardian ad Item are
opposing the setting aside Of the will.
Mr. Ferry died In April 1918. and his
Will was prODated IN May or tnaI year.
In July following the plaintiffs filed
their petition to have the will set aside
and held for naught.
The deceased left an estate, con-
sisting of real estate and personal
property valued at $4,000, of which the
widow, Elizabeth Ferry gets the one
third. Late Wednesday afternoon the
arguments to the jury were concluded
and after the courts instructions retir-
ed for their deliberations on the case
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02
THE VOTERS RESPONSIBILITY.

Inc greatest political reform tndt
this country could possibly have would
be an awakening of the great mass
Of the voters to their responsibility
In the matter of choosing the officials
who are called upon to make, inter.
pref and enforce the laws Of the land.
To the listlessness of the people them
selves can be traced most of the in
competency and laxity in Office. All re-
forms that start out upon some basis
other than getting the people them
selves interested in the government
that is supposed to be their will, are
bound to fail. 1t is up to the individu-
al to secure good government by TAX
ing sufficient interest in government
to see that the proper kind of officials
are chosen. Few evince any interest
In it. That is one of the infirmities
of popular government
The state legislatures committee
on retrenchment advocates in its re-
cent report that there be fewer cleo
tives officers and more appointed by
the governor with a consequent heap
Ing upon the shoulders Of the COVER
nor and his chosen few, the burden
of responsibility. Continuing, the re-
port says: Men Of the class who
will fill these responsible offices will
hesitate to endorse unreasonable ex-
penditure. All recommendations will
thus be open to public inspection and
criticism before final action is taken"
The theory of the committee Is fine.
But actual results show that it, is
nothing but theory. The commission
form of government when adopted by
n{%t !, cd in q ri hn
officials feel any added responsibility
over that felt by them under the al
dermanic system. The people, collec-
lively, pay but little attention to. gov
eminent, good or bad. Many officials
soon realize this and involuntarily
fall into doing it as others have
done it before them" The public will
not take up sufficient interest in the
matters Of government to furnish the
check that is depended upon to
force good conduct of the peoples
business. The people take interest
only when personal or political
fight is on and then many Of them vote
their prejudices rather than their
Judgment. In other words, they vote
against somebody rather than for
some measure.
Furthermore it is the duty of the
citizen to suggest to and counsel with
the officials after they are elected.
Officials would often do. better work
If the people, or some of them, would
show some interest in what the Off i
cfal is doing or is expected to do. The
duty of the citizen does not stop with
the election.
Many political reform suggestions
are worth while considering and adopt
ing but none of them will gain the
desired end until this government "of !
the people and for the people, becomes,
In reality "by the people,
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ASK 500 TEMPERANCE
WORKERS TO ATTEND

Sioux City Dec. 31.-Saloon men Of
Sioux City will circulate another petit
ton of consent starting probably jan
uary s. John F. Joseph attorney for
the Woodbury. County Antisaloon
league, has been informed. The league
will take immediate steps to strength
en- their organization in hopes of sue
cessfully combating the vets. Preper-
ations for the fight against the con-
templated petition will be made at a
mass meeting this afternoon at 4
o'clock at the Y. M. G. A. Five hundred
temperance workers have been invited
to attend by Rev. G. H. Mcmillan, sup
erintendent Of the Woodbury. county
league. The meeting will not be open
to the public, he said.
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TROY.
F. V. Siddons of Chippewa Falls,
Wis, is Visiting relatives and friends

F.. V. Siddons Of Chippewa Falls,
Wis, is visiting relatives and friends
here.
The Christmas entertainment at the
M e. church was well patronized and
the children enjoyed their treat.
Mrs. p. " Lindsey and two sons Of
Columbia, Mo-. are visiting friends and
relatives here.
Otto and Lester Wilson Of Richland
are spending few days with their
many friends here
Mrs. Sarah Francis has gone to
Moulton to spend the winter with her
sister Mrs. Burgess.
Elmer Chaplin has purchased the
GLASGOW property.
Chester Garrett and wife Of Ames
are visiting at the parental Garrett
home.
Miss Fry of Bloomfield is the guest
of Miss Amy Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Of Hit, Mo,
spent Christmas at the parental John
Lemmons home.
Mrs. Mary Hubbard spent several
days with home folks returning home
Sunday.
Mrs. sweeney and daughter spent
Christmas at the parental Shaw home
in Bloomfield.
Mrs. John Leach spent Christmas
with relatives and friends in and near
Troy
Mr.. and Mrs Fountain were in West
Grove Friday and Saturday.
Miss Jessie Archer who teaches near
Des Moines is spending her vacation
with home folks
Glen Rodgers is spending his vaca-
ton at home.
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ton. ooh, don't know exactly. I
think it was Boston lady who told
me-"
Among the Monday morning culprits
hailed before Baltimore police magis-
trate was darby with no visible
means of support. What occupation
have you here in Baltimore?" asked
his honor. well, jedge," said the
darby, 81 amt doin much at present
Jest circulatin' round. sah." His honor
turned to the clerk of the court and
said: Please enter the fact that this
gentleman has been retired from circu-
lation for sixty days"
A stern father who had repeatedly
told young man who was paying his
addresses to his daughter not to visit
the house again without his permission
which he never intended to give. was
surprised when he answered the door
bell late one evening to see the young
man.
Sir said he, in anger, didn't tell
you not to call again, Ell sir?"
Eyes," said the young man, 81 know,
but didn't call to see your daughter.
I came on behalf of our firm about that
little bill"
"Confound 1t ALL" the bridegroom
muttered angrily, as he and his bride
were returning from ten days honey
moon trip. why do people stare at us
500"
Probably wondering, just as we are.
or,.;nI nth - rnn1in1
the bride.
An Englishman who was well endow-
ed with this worlds goods was very
friendly with Scotchman and an
Irishman, both Of whom were some
what impecunious. In the course of
time, the former died, and the two
friends received communication from
Mr.. Graspall--the deceased mans legal
adviser informing them that they
were each to benefit under his clients
will There was, however, a rather
unusual proviso, which was to the ef-
feet that before either should receive
the legacy they must deposit E100 In
his coffin to be buried with the deceas-
ed
Just before the funeral Mr.. Grasp
all called them into thel library, and
turning to the Irishman, said:
MIR. Dorgherty, have you complied
with the condition imposed by my late
client, and deposited G100 in the cof
fin?'
81 have, Mr. Graspall' responded the
freshman. II placed hundred sover
iegns in the coffin two hours ago"
NOD pi1
the lawyer, turning to the Scotchman. |
1000, aye was the response, II did
ma happen to have ony cash or notes
abcot me, so put in check for G2O0. |
1.-TWO hundred pounds?" said the
lawyer. "But only G100 was required.
Il ken that weel," replied McPhail
coolly, $50 took cot Mr.. Dougherty's
hundred sovereigns for my change"
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D1 n n e r
S tort e j.

80 you come from New York. said
an English lady to a travelling Ameri-
can. II suppose, of course, you came
from Boston, why did you think
that inquired the New York lady.
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When the. snow is soft, beware of the
!. small boy with his hands behind his
back and an innocent smile on his face
as you pass him.. Something Is coming
your way shortly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-02

DR.. sFiALLEEBERGER makes specially q
>4e treatment Of Chronic and Nervous Diseas -
sive practice. has made him so proficient that no
can successfully treat chronic diseases after 4
other physicians have failed. This Is why he has
continued his visits year after year. while other
physicians have made few visits and stopped \
You should consult him II you have any Chronic
Disease. A Specialist who has made l!fetims
study of such diseases Is certainly prepared to NJ
give you the best results. and II you are sick you
need scientific treatment. Y
DR.. Shallcnbt -ger treats Diseases OF the Eye,
Ear Nose. Throat. Lungs Heart. Blood. Skin.
Nerves, Stomach. Liver. Kidneys, Intestine /.
and Bladder; Catarrh Ringing In Ears, Deaf.
ness. Paralysis. Neuralgia. Epilepsy, Headache.
Goitre. Eczema. Scrofula. Appendicitis. Gravel !;
and Rheumatism.
PILES. FISTULA, FlsSURE, and OTHER
RECTAL DISEASES TREATED
WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATION. "A
WOMEN who are WEAK, NERVOUS,
and suffering from the many ailrneht5 peculiar
to their sex, find that his advanced ana scientific
methods. save many surgical operations.
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY. i
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
highly important that you obtain the services of
q physician who has established good repata-a
don for treating these diseases.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent; easv extt
ted and irritable; weak and debilitated; tired
mornings: without ambition, energy or strcngth;
Nteless, easily fatigued: distrustful ana without
confidence In YOURSELF Have you eunken red
or blurred eyes: pn,pes on your lace; weak
back, or deposit in urine3
Dr. Shallenperger spares no effort 70 cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean -
much to him as to his patients. Most q his now
patients come from the recommendation q
others whom he has treated.
Special attertion given to Surgical Casa
and Rupture
Consultation and Examination Free ana
Confidential.
Drcxei State Bank. Chica9o
Aaf'i pR. w. E. sHA.LENBERcER
1868 Lake Ave. CHICAGO. Ill II
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Birth Notices

BORN-Thursday, Dec. 81, 1914, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Eaton, 315
North Jefferson street, at st.
Joseph's hospital, daughter.
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A Message From the People
on Securing Foreign Trade
By Hon. Charles HI. Sheriff.
Late American Minister to Argentina


Advancement of Science Philadelphia,
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12
INSANE ENGINEER
KILLED BY TRAIN

George Lewis, the Alamosa engi-
neer who went insane two weeks ago
ut Chama. was killed last Saturday
night by having a Union Pacific train
run over him near Denver after he
had escaped from those who had him
in charge. Lewis had been exam
ined by several physicians and ex-
perts on brain troubles in Denver,
was hopelessly insane. Members of
the family then decided that they
would return with him to Alamosa
to have him committed to the asylum
and were keeping the unfortunate
man under surveillance until the
time Of the departure of their train
A short time after going to the Union
depot, Lewis slipped through the
gate which admits to the tracks and
the gatekeeper refused to pass Ed
loser, who was looking after him
the iron fence west of the depot,
Lewis had disappeared and in spite
of the police and other searchers he
was not found until the next morn
ing, when his mangled body was dis
covered near the Union Pacific
tracks. How he had gotten to that
place, being very lame from an old
injury. will probably always remain
a mystery, but the theory is that he
must have boarded an outgoing train
and fallen off, the wheels passing
across the trunk, severing the legs
and crushing the head almost beyond
Identification.
While Lewis death was most
tragic and terrible, his relatives feel
that 1t was merciful fate compared
to commitment to an asylum with
no hope for a recovery
The funeral services were held at
Alamosa Wednesday morning under
the auspices of the Engineers lodge
George Lewis was one of the old
est engineers on the road having
been in d. e. r. G. service for 2S
years, and was considered most reli-
able. He carried an accident policy
and insurance in the Engineers
lodge. He is survived by a widow.
two daughters, Mrs. Frank Campbell
and Mrs. Ed loser. son. Henry
Lewis, and number of brothers and
sisters.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12
|. l.. Baird fell from ladder while
painting house last Saturday and
sustained a badly sprained ankle.

Zapata ranch, on the east side of the
valley, Tuesday when j. S. Hubbartt,
aged 35, was shot in the left arm pit
riding in buggy with another man
1t seems that Hubbartt was resting
the muzzle of the high-powered rife
against his body and jolt of the rig
discharged the gun, severing an ar
terry and he bled to death in few
minutes The body was brought to
Alamosa Mrs. George Mincks, of
Monte Vista, is sister of Hubbartt.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12
PROF. JOURNAY TO LEAVE

The appointment of II. II. Jourray
to the superinteIniency of the La
lara consolidated schools at an in
creased salary was made this week
and Mr.. Journay and family will
leave for that place some time in
July.
professor Journay has been con
nected with the Monte Vista schools
for four years, during which he has
had the mathematical department
work and was principal of the high
school the past term He is cOnsid-
cred rs an exceptionally fine educator
and has assisted greatly in maintain
ing the high standard of our schools
His departure is regretted no less
from scholastic standpoint than
from the fact that he is a splendid
citizen.
Three of the La lara school dis
tricts have been consolidated and a
100000 building is being erected to
be ready for the fall term. Mr.. Jour
nay will be superintendent of the
consolidation and his task of orga-
nization will be no small one.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

A telegram received announces
the death of Mrs. r. NJ. Cochran at
Chickasha. Oklahoma. ut 2:30 o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Cochran was the
widow of r. NJ. Cochran, who died
at this place in March from the acct
dental taking of poison. She had
been an invalid for some time and
her death was caused from cancer of
the stomach.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Mrs Grace Heaton, who has been
of her health. returned to her home
in this place Friday night. She was
accompanied by her daughter and
little grandson. Her daughter, Mrs.
Shewalter, returned to her home in
Salida Sunday evening
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

THE Master Mind" the. thrilling
story of revenge, is now a moving
picture and Edmund Breese, the ia
nous dramatic star, again plays the
leading role. This picture is from
the Jesse l.. Lasky Feature Plays
company's studios and is said to be
equally as brilliant as 1.-The Squaw
Man." from the same company. "The
Master Mind" has been booked by
the management of the Iris Theater
for exhibition here on Thursday
June II.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

The author of the Black Box is
r. Phillips Oppenhiem. One of the
Universal Film Co.'S biggest achieve
ments was the securing of Mr.. OPP
penhiem's agreement to write the
great serial, The Black Box. Empire
next Monday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12
Only One Entirely s,t;s,

Il have tried various coli" 'y
d1arrhoea remedies, but the onlu and
that has given me entire satiss....o,h one
and cured me when | was as,I
is Chamberlain's Collie. Cbo,ara '''ea
Diarrhoea Remedy. recomma, ana s.
to my friends at all times w.s. II
5. N: Galloway, Stewart s r ' ne
sale by all dealers. " fo'
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

About five years ago l began TAX
ing Chamberlain's Tablets after suf-
fering from Indigestion and consti-
patton for years without finding any
thing to relieve me. Chamberlain
Tablets helped me at once and by
using them for several weeks | was
cured of the complaint" writes Mrs
Mary h. McMullen, Phelps, N Y
For sale by all dealers
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton, Mrs. Wesley
Edman, Gene Garrett and Alice
Clark formed a merry party who en-
joyed picnic in the mountains near
South Fork Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Neal Erickson and Misses Ester
and Olga Erickson. who have been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gulzow of this place, left Tuesday
evening for their hcme in Chicago.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

owing to the death of the fax.
OF one of the male quartet,o :. @'ae'
Middaugh Concert comnary :, We
cert advertised for this n,ane V0'
been indefinitely postponed A''
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Dr. Chapman, wife and Son
e. b. Hunt left Sunday evsn, ADD
the California exposition ing Ior
there the Chapmans will go ron
lulu to spend the summer ''Ono-
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Mrs. C. NJ. Corlett returned Sun
day morning from Aztec. n. M,
where she has been visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Cornelius.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

o., me producer of the BlacL
JUS turner the man who al, boy Is
that marvellous photoplav NJ ulrectet
Pythias. Empire next Mord Damon l
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Mrs. w. F. Bowers returned Tues
day from Del Norte where she hat
been visiting friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Alfonso E. Martinez, OF Monte
Vista, is member of the graduating
class of Saint Michael's college at
Santa Fe this year The commence
ment exercises take place June IT.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Prof. Journay and family motored
to La lara Saturday on business
trip.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-06-12

Mrs. A. C. Black left Tuesday
evening for Pennsylvania, where she
expects to remain five weeks on a
visit
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
BIRMINGHAM

Mr.. and Mrs William Smith went
Tuesday afternoon TO Dover. y. j., t,
spend the winter with their daughter.
Mrs. u. +. Ward
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Moore. Of De-
troit. are guests In the home OF Mr.
and Mrs, Minor Spencer i'm Troy
Mrs Maude BabCock Is ili with an
pendicitis at the home OF her sister
Mrs, w. Burger. on pierce-st
Mrs. Clark Blumberg is seriously i'll
at her home on PierCe-st
The Birmingham High school Lit
erary club elected the following OFF,
GERS last Friday night. President.
RAY Vinegar. Vice president. Dudley
Hays; secretary Martha Rosso: treas
urer. -. A. Green They will hold
their hrst meeting Thursday evening.
pee. 2
Mrs James Campbell has returned
from visit with Mrs. rrecilla Ar
mold AZ Plymouth.
Announcement has been made of
The marriage Of Miss Bertha Koch 20
Fred Taylor. both Of Wee, Bloom
field.
Mrs Ruby Crombie, OF Pontiac. has
been a guest of Miss Almeida Blunt.
on Bates-st.
Philip Setback. Charles Miller
William Lake and Brit Peabody have
returned from hunting trip 10 tho
upper peninsula
Mrs Maynard Dudley and son Rov.
pf Pontiac, are guests OF her parents
Mr. and Mrs. David Roy. on Brown 81
The Log Cabin Gun club will hold
o practice shoot Thursday afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
Births
ROYS.

BOYS.
Herbert HayIloek, So Ash.st, Jo-
Stanislaw Gurak, 345 Leland d;
Fred L. Shepherd. 3s4 Euclid-sve. E, ;
Frank Less. % Reid-st.; Albert Is.
Peters, $40 Clairmount-ave.; John
Lawrence. u Kanter-ave. Richard
Foley 2S9 Thirty-second- ST., Andrew
Wrobsl. 372 Wesson-ave. Thomas
Choinacki. 19i Wesson- Peter
Polakowski, 1887 Twenty St, !,
I'd. Hui. 26 l.. Palmer ave; Martin
Sobaski, 122 Jos Campau-ave,. Paul
Benne, 1888 Gratiot-ave.; Leonard y.
Nauseda, S01 Military-ave.: Sam Fitz-
patrick, 179 Englewood- dave. John
Gentali. SSi Adelaide-st: vito Leto,
l92 Forrest; Thomas Kirby, 3I6
Parker-ave.; Harold c; Venie. 299
Gratiot-aVe.; Edward w. Day, 1873
Fifth-st. Robert j. Lewis. 566 Mont
clair-ave. Ignatz Szepsecki. 5S2
Wesson-av Edward l.. Brooks, s
koulo-pl John Scott. Grace hospital; +;
Maurice f. Fitzgerald. $40 Ferry
ave. e; Michael Gregorich, 416 r.
Philadelphia Michael KadZiol-
ka, 955 Military-ave.; a. \. Engstrom
Harper hospital; Walter @. Newt
tie lflO lroquoiis,-st
Joseph Lula, ll55 Vinewood ave. I;
Joseph siegel, Woman's hospital
John Barry. S91 Cameron ave. /:
MaNille Aguillard. 2s2 Canton-ave. ,
Alexander Violassi, 335 Erskine-st ;
Waclaw kvaienta, S15 Riopelle-st
John Brutchitsky. IS LAnzee-st. Mike
Chepko, iS6 Cardoni-ave., Antony
Stankos, 50 St Joseph-st.: VIM. MIL
ler lI9 Reeder-st; George Frederick
smith, us ST Aubin-ave.; Frank
Mineo. 21S Marsten-ave.: Michael &.
Ruen, Woman's hospital: Joseph Sa-
puto, 425 Forrest VIM. II. Parks, 3
Van Court Todero Dusan. COZ Mon
roe-ave.; Bronislaw Zakreska. lose
Junction ave- Jacob Kushmierz, 1901
Mctiraw arerEGssu- Saier.-26a Maple
st. John Domagalski. 7jT Jos Cam
pau-ave. Edgar FrankenHeld. 800
Hale st; Peter Kuap. lt9 Hammond
ave. Michael Forys. 355 Hammond
ave. Wladyslaw kwasmiewska- t5S
Otis-ave., Flip Hanicki. 955 Mitchell
ave.