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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
/. MAIN CAFE CASE Is
y TO GO TO HIGH COURT

Mason City, March 31.-According
to reports received the Main Cafe"
case has not been finally disposed of
but that 1t will on now from the court
of appeals to the United States SUI
preme court to determine whether the
federal government is itself right or
wrong In fact the merits of the case
are being entirely forgotten by the alb
sorbing interest of the, legal tangle in
which the government finds itself
When Inspector Whitfield, repre-
senting the government, came here he
was given no authority to open up
this case which involved the moral
standing of five Greeks who were not
as yet naturalized. He called in TWEEN
ty girls, all of whom, according to the
story, testified to very immoral con-
dition existing there. Whitfield sent
in his evidence and secured papers for
deportation. Then came the efforts of
the defendants attorneys and they re-
sorted to habeas corpus proceedings
and won out at hearing at Dubuque.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
SCOTT TOWNSHIPS
ARE SHOWING LOSS

Davenport. March 31.-The popula.
ton in most of the townships in Scot
county shows loss, according to the
latest census report, which has just
been received by County Auditor Ed
ward Collins. But three more town
ships are yet to be heard from. Allen 3
Grove township Is the only township
in the county where an increase has
been shown. The township shows a
gain of IL, according to the report.
Blue Grass township shows a decrease
of 80, which is the heaviest loss re.
ported. Reports from all but six towns
have been received. The towns, how
ever, show a slight increase. Tie re.
port from the city of Davenport has
not yet been received. Its thought
that the report will be complete next
week
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
BIG CUPBOARD FALLS
OVER ON INSTRUCTOR

Perry, March 31-An accident
which aside from some property loss,
resulted rather fortunately occurred
Monday in the domestic science room
of the Lincoln school building. The
big cupboard which holds the dishes,
cooking utensils and provisions, To-
Gated in the east part of the room sud-
denly toppled over and a great many
of the dishes were broken.
Miss Mary Vaughn, the instructor in
home economics and domestic science
in the schools, was standing in front
of the cupboard when it fell She had
no time to get out of the way, but
fortunately she was standing where
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
BIG INAUGURATION
ON MONDAY NIGHT
APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES WILL
BE HELD WHEN NEW ADMIN
lsTRATIoN ENTERS.

Commissioner Herman Bremhorst
suggested to the council this morn
ing that the inaugural ton of the new
administration be held next Monday
evening instead Of in the morning.
This will give the present council a
chance to clear up what old business
may come before it and will also give
the people chance to attend the in.
auguratiOn.
The present councilmen will all
abandon their offices on next Monday.
Fred H. Carter who was elected Mon
day will succeed Pat Leeny as
mayor c. E. Mcdaniel, commissioner
of department of accounts and finance,
parks and public property, will also
vacate his Office Mr.. Mcdaniel was a
candidate for mayor at the primary
II. ]. Bremhorst, who has had charge
o. the department of public safety and
streets and public improvements for
the past two years, was defeated at
the primaries for reelection and will
give up his Office after the meeting on
Monday morning.
Fritz Ehrmann and w. j. Berry, the
two successful candidates for commits
sioner, will take their Offices following
their Inauguration. Mr.. Ehrmann has
served in the city council as alderman
from the first ward while Mr. Berry
has served as justice of the peace for
several years. Just what departments
each of the three new men will be in
charge of has not been settled The
offices of city clerk, city stenographer,
clerk of street commissioner, city en-
gineer, city solicitor, city auditor, city
treasurer, police judge, city physician,
and chief Of police are to be filed by
the new council
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
DEFEAT SCHOOL PLAN.

Red Oak, March 31-The PROPOSE
ton to issue bonds of 100000 for the
building Of new high school was de-
feated by voters by a majority of 100
votes The total vote was 1,739, the
largest ever cast in the district. The
vote was as follows: Men 469 for;
642 against. Women, 1926 for; 2S3
against.
The result has rather stunned the
leaders of the movement who We're
perhaps, over-confident.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
|OTTUMWAN OWNER
OF SCHOOL PAPER

Iowa City, March 31.-The Daily
Iowan, the University of Iowa journal,
has been sold to Frank Baldwin, Des
Moines; Melville A. Smith, MARSHALL
town, and John Max Wilson, Ottumwa.
They succeed H. E. Webb, Marion:
Ralph Grassfleld, Cedar Rapids, and
Ross H. Beall, Marion Baldwin be-
comes editor-in-chief, and Smith and
Wilson managers. The new owners is
sued the first number under the
changed administration, Sunday. with
a handsome new dress and other inno-
vations.
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CAR TURNS soMERsAuLT.

Wilton, March 31.-Dr. F.. S. Abbott,
veterinarian of Wilton, is confined to
his home with broken shoulder
blade and his automobile is wrecked
as result of the steering gear of the
machine refusing to work properly as
he was returning from call in the
country Monday. The machine turned
half way around, made a complete
somersault and landed on it's wheels.
1t is so wrecked, however, that it is
doubtful If it can be repaired. The
machine was a runaboiit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
FIT. MADISON MAY
BE NAMED AS UNIT.

TT. Madison, March 31.-That the
city OF Fort Madison may be named
as one Of the units OF an extensive
plan to erect warehouses along the
Mississippi river from New Orleans
to Minneapolis by big syndicate, az
gregating total cost of $4,000, 900 in
buildings, Is stated as very probable
in local river circles. Fort Madison
as railroad junction of some import.
ance will assure it one Of the large
warehouses according to the reports.
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NEARLY 500 PEOPLE
IN FUNERAL PARTY

Maquoketa. March 31.--Probably the
largest funeral attended by fraternal
orders ever held in Jackson county
took place here Monday when Alfred
Hurst of Huntsville, was buried in Mt.
Hope cemetery.
Following the service at the Hurst
home which was conducted by Rev. A..
M. Lewis of st. Marks Episcopal
church, the members of the Masonic
order escorted the funeral party to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01

there was door opening and the cup
board fell around her instead of bury
ing her underneath. She was slightly
hurt, but considers herself very for
tunate. The cupboard is about eight
feet high and twelve feet long and was
loaded with dishes. It was not Sc
curely fastened to the wall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
BOOST NORTHERN IOWA FAIR.

Mason City, March 31.-Some two
hundred ladies living in rural districts
were guests at banquet gwen by the
officers of the fair association at the
K. of p hall. Betterment Of condi-
lions for North Iowa fair we're thor
ough discussed and the ladies show
ed a great deal of interest in it. AZ
result the managers will broader
out perceptibly in the conduct OF the
coming fair.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
CORNELL OPENS COURT.

Centerville, March 31-Judge Sen
eca Cornell opened this term of the
district court Monday. A large number
of cases are on the docket. This is
the first appearance of the new Judge
and he entered into the business like
an old hand at the work The grand
jury also met and will have number
of cases to sift out before the court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
NEARLY LOSE sleHr

Geneva, March 31.-Halbert Raeschy
a farmer boy, aged II, narrowly escap-
ed losing his eyesight by the prema-
ture explosion Of giant powder He
was attempting to split a log and ii
is supposed that the explosion was'
due to his. inexperieRce in handling
this high explosive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-01
THE CORNELL MUSIC
FESTIVAL APRIL 29-3O

Mt. Vernon, March 31.-The patrons
of the Cornell Music Festival, April 20,
30 and May l, will not only enjoy an
evening with Julia Culp, the greatest
song singer OF the world, but in addi-
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-02

bouts.
Chemical Hose-AbOut 200 feet
Ladders-About 20 feet extern
sion, with roof ladder, together
with suitable number and quality
of lanterns, axes, crow bars, and
other apparatus, appliances, and
paraphcnalia constituting a com
pletc and adequate fire protection
apparatus, generally a part OF
such engine.
Each bidder will furnish detail
ell specifications of all apparatus
also an acceptable bond in the
sum of 500 as security for the ex.
ecuuon of contract as agreed AMI
specified.
Sealed proposals will be receiy-
ed by Tom Dillon, ST., Mayor, un-
ul December 10, 1919, al ; o'clocb
Z. NJ, however personal rcpresen-
mtlycs or demonstrators, of any
and all bidders or proposed bid.
dcrs, are permitted and request
cl to demonstrate or solicit the
purchase of said engine 10y proper
and lawful means and methods.
Each proposal or bid shall be a..
companied by a written guaran-
tee against latent or contra, d
defects IN said engine and appa.
raiuS generally.
Terms Cash, upon acceptance
and delivery.
Dciivcry-'ro be f. o. 3, Hick-
man, Ky.
Nothing herein contained is IN
tended. nor shall it exclude bids
upon combination hose wagon
with booster pump cXtlnguiNher
10 be- equipped with p inch sue
ton hose, with strainer and coup
lings.
The Mayor and Board OF Coun
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-02

the said Motor Chemical and
Pumping Engine, ladders, hose,
and other iirc protection appara-
ius, from tbr lowest and best bad
der therefor, upon the following
terms, AMI upon the following
specifications, and the CITY Clerk
of SAID city Ia hereby ordered and
authorized 10 give notice Of said
purchase by publishing same IN
The Hickman Courier, a newspap-
er published IN said city, for al
least two ISSUES prior 20 sad pur-
chase date.
Engine 10 be combination
Pumping, Chemical, and Hose Car
completely equipped, total cost
mot over $500.
Motor-Not less than four cyl
nicr, nor less than 10 horse pow
Ter.
Pump Capacity, not less than
POO gallons and not more than
900 gallons per minute al not les,
than 40 pounds pump pressure.
Transmission Three speeds for
ward and reverse.
Frame and whccls-To be OF
suitable and frstclass material
| and type.
Tires Single, front dual rear
solid, with rough, or non skiddng
surface, and OF best quality manu-
iacturc.
Hose Body Capacity. not less
| Than 1900 feet 2i3 inch hose.
Lighting SyStem-Two electric
head lights. one electric search
Hight. one electric tail light, and
with first quality scli-starting APP
IpIlanccs.
Siren Horn Highest quality.
Chemical Tank-Not less than
40 gallons capacity or therca'
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-02
800 TURKEYS ARE
DRIVEN 20 MILES

What is believed to be the larg-
est turkey drive ever seen in this
section was that Thursday when
X. b. Griffin, of kirkmansyille,
delivered 500 to live produce
house at Hopkinsyille.
The turkeys walked every step
of the twenty miles, and 1t took
three days TO make the trip.
They Were herded the same as
hogs or sheep and We're attended
by three men.
The herdcS said they had no
trouble, except that Thursday
when il rained all day and the
roads were very muddy they were
kept busy cleaning the mud out
from between the turkey S toes.
When their feet became clogged
with mud the turkeys would not
stir, 50 the men had all they coulc
do.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-02

ID OF the City of Hickman, KY,
retain the right 10 reject any
an bids.
whereas, upon a canvas of the
votes east at the above mention
ed election held in the City OF
Hickman, Ky, of date November
2nd, 1913, 1t appearing that two
thirds of all the qualified cleo
tors in said city having voted in
favor of the said City of Hickman
incurring the above mentioned
expense, of $500, due IN ten
years from date and bearing in
teneSt at q per cent per annum
payable annually, and 1t being
necessary therefor 10 raise an
nually by special tax levy OF -
cents per hundred dollars upon
all real and personal property IN
said city. the sum of $1,000 per
annum, which sum to constitute
all interest and a sinking fund %
retire said bonds at their ma.url-
".
Therefore the City Council of
the City Of Hickman, do orda'n
that the debt of 81 500 be incur
red for the purposes and in the
manner herein and above proyld-
ed. that special tax levy of y
cents per hundred dollars upon
all real and personal property IN
said city be ASSESSED against said
property and owner, same beng
included IN the assessment roll
for the fiscal year of l9l'-l'i".
and due and collectahle On or be-
fore the LIST day OF sept. l9lo'
in the manner provided 10y law
for the assessment, collection
and enforcement OF taxes. and the
| City Assessor is hereby instruct
ed to make said assessments, and
report same to the City Tax Col
lcctor for collection N addition
to the taxes authorized under the
general tax law of this state. ~ u
tax when collected shall be kept
in the treasury, and in the custo-
! DIV of the Treasurer of the Clly
OF Hickman rs a separate lund to
be inviolably appropriated to tn
payment OF the principal OF sand
/ bonded indebtedness at lis ma
mrity. and the interest upon sad
indebtedness as it annually ma.
lures. Provided, however, W"'
said sinking fund shall draw Surh
interest, and in such manner as Is
reasonable, proper and TO the bcsl
/ advantage OF the taxpayers oI
said city, 50 long rs such m'rN''
ment is with the best security
and placed with careful prudence
by said Treasurer, by and Wltl'
the consent of the council OF th'
said city.
Attest. Jno. Pyle, City Clerk
Tom Dillon, Sr., Mayor
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DECIDED LAND TO LORD
TO ESCAPE PAYING TAX.

In an old record of Huntsville,
Mo-, is perhaps the oldest land
conveyance ever made in that
State. II is a deed from johnson
Wright and his wife, Eliza Jane
Wright, TO God. Somebody pub
lished a copy Of the deed in a
local newspaper the other day
and a great many commented on
the deyOteneSs of the old people
in giving their land to the Lord.
When the tax collector called
upon Mr.. Wright the latter told
the official the land had been
decided 70 the Lord as would duly
appear in the records, and that
he was thus relieved from the
obligation TO pay taxes. The
collector went back 10 the coun-
~ seat and found the deed re-
corded just as Mr.. Wright said
it was. Then the sheriff took
the account for taxes and went
out to AIr. Wrights farm. He
proceeded to levy on some horses
IN the barn
what are you doing with
those horsesi" asked the old gen
tlemen.
Taking them to pay that
tax bill, said the sheriff.
II don't owe any taxes-thls
land is decided 10 the Lord"
But the horses amt" sand
the sheriff.
The sheriff STARTED out on the
road with the horses, and the old
gentlemen followed him and told
the officer he guessed he would
settle the Lord S bill for taxes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-02

There is no longer any doubt Of
the return of prosperity. our old
friend is with us again. lie is
not here in great chunks, with full
bags full of shtmmering gold, and
automobiles for everybody. but
the old boy has brought a steady
increase in the volume of business
and relaxation in the money
markets, and renewed confidence
IN business circles and in the agrI-
cultural districts. Men of a..
classes are louScning their purN
strings. money is on a hunt Tor
Investment, employers are taking
on more men, and the wheels OF
industry are humming at a more
rapid rate than for many months
past. Merchants report mcreaN-
ed sales and easier collections,
buyers are selecting better and
more expensive articles, and %
spirit of relief and confidence Is
in evidence everywhere. Let 5
keep Mr.. Prosperity as our guest
in Hickman by trading at home
While you will never miss the
deposit of a dime or quarter a
week in our Christmas Club fund
it will surprise you how much
YOU have accumulated during the
year. Look up our al and see
what il amounts to. You will Ger
tainly Join the club.-llickman
Bank & Trust Co.
Thousands of dollars will bee
spent by the people OF TINS com.
mmiiy in doing their Christmas
shopping. The ads in this paper
will point the way 10 the stores
with the best bargains. The 1--we
merchant will take prompt 'd
vantage of this opportunity
Your friend or relative at a
| distance will appreciate the Cou-
rier as Christmas gift y
| Christmas card sent free, bearing
your compliments. Hou can ,
spend a dollar for a gift that VIII
be appreciated more.
4 nice line of candy al
Mooney with every DC purchase
a ticket of the Charlie Chaplin
doll.
FOR SALE: Thoroughbred
Rhode Island Red CockerelS. -
Gene Blakemore. op
EAT at Moneys Cafe the
best and cheapest in Hickman
/ Dinner Doe.
Window glass, any size.-Stari
& Co.
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COMMISSIONER S SALE.
Fulton Circuit Court, ny.
W. 4. Dodds, Plaintiff.
40 aFNHarffF

Fulton Circuit Court, Ky.
W. 4. Dodds, Plaintiff.
AGAINST
II. c. FowlkeS and Sara
Fowlkcs. Defendant. Equity.
II. C.. Fowlkes and Sarah
Fowlkes, Defendant. Equity.
BY virtue of a Judgment and
Order of Sale of Fulton Circuit
Court. rendered at the Septeip-
Der Term thereof, 1915 in the a
boye cause, for the sum of four
hundred and sixty and 2l-lOO.doE
lars with interest at the rate OF
six Co. per cen, per annum iron
the - day of September 1913
until paid, and costs herein, | shan
proceed TO offer for sale at the
Court House door in Hickman,
kentucky. to the highest bidder
at PUBLIC AUCTION, on the
18th day of December 1913 at
Two ~ o'clock =. NJ, or therea-
bout ,bcing County Court dayL
upon credit six months The follow
ing described property, toWlt
Vicinity Lot No. l4l, as same IS
shown and designated upon the
plan. or map. OF Gourcy 5 Aidi-
ton TO the town Of Hickman
Fulton County, kentucky.
For the purchase price, the pur-
chaser. with approved security or
securities. must execute Bond
bearing legal interest from the
day of sale until paid, and hav-
inc the force and effect OF a
Judgment. Bidders will be pre-
pared to comply promptly VITA
these terms. ,,
j. X. MILNER,
Commissioner
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Fulton Circuit Court, Ky.
p. IL. Weaks, etc, Plaintiff.
AGAINST
lvie Butler Meaeham, etc. De-
PENDANT. Equity.
BY virtue of a Judgment an
Order of Sale OF Fulton Circuit
Court, rendered at the Septem-
Der term thereof, 1915 in the a.
bove cause, for a settlement of
the estate of George r. Meach-
am, deceased, and costs herein, -,
shall proceed 10 offer for sale at
the Court House door in Hickman
Ky, 10 the highest bidder, at
PUBLIC AUCTION, on the 18Th
day OF December 1915 at two %
o clock p. NJ, or thereabout (be-
my County Court day, upon
credit six and twelve months. the
following described property, to-
wit: Conveyance No. l, which is
the deed from l.. A. Chapman TO
John w. Meacham OF date Jan
uary -, lo66 and the said Jno
w. Meacham was the father of
George W. Meacham, deceased,
and was the sole and only heir
at law of said John w. Meacham,
deceased, and, said tract OF land
IS described by Meets and Bounds
as follows: Being a part OF lot
No. l2O, on the plat OF East Hick-
man, country lots, fronting the
Holly ST., 90 feet and running
back with the line OF Mari and
South course 275 feet; thence east
forty feet; thence 275 feet 10
Holly street; thence West with
said street TO the beginning.
Conveyance No. 2 Contains ths
parcel Oh land decided 10 John w.
Meacham on February ~, 1859, by
D. W. Gourly and wife, Jose
phne Gourley, and the parcel of
land is described by Meets and
Bounds, as follows. Certain town
lots Nos. IA, l47, l45, l46, l43
and las in GoGrley S Addition TO
Hickman, Ky.
Conveyance No. 3: Is a deed
from d. b. Wilson and wife 10
I George Il. Meacham OF date
January IL, 1905, and the proper
! ~ therein conveyed is described
| by Meets and Bounds Us fol-
lows About five acres OF land
out OF tract OF land supposed 10
contain about - acres conveyed
10 ID. b. Wilson by Ii. a. Tyler
Y on the first day OF March 1905 aud
recorded in DB-23, page jlJ and
described as follows Being on
the east side OF the road running
70 sulphur Springs and runs
south with said 10 a white oak
tree; thence south 10 a birch tree ;
thence north 10 the corner of said
tract; thence west TO a gate; said
tract OF land is marked Hacke
Line and contains 3 acres, more or
less.
Or sufficient thereof TO pro.
duce the sums OF money so or
Iicrcd to be made. For the pur-
chase price, the purchaser, with
approved security or securities,
must execute Bond, bearing legal
Interest from the day of sale I'M
|,il paid, and having the force and
|cficct of Judgment. Bidders
must be prepared TO comply
promptly with these terms.
j. Il. MlLNER,
Commissioner
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s. l.. Dodds has just gotten a
bunch of fine registered, thor
oughbred cattle from Central Mis-
souri,. for which he paid some
thing over $4,000. Among the lot
is a yeu-lmg bull which cost
800.