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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-06-25

have been thinking for some
time that | would take up with you
the question of school consolidation.
1t is no longer an experiment Even
in Mississippi-more especially the
southern part-we have succeeded
admirably well, not only in consoli-
dating a few schools but in demon
stratng the fact thatitis a success.
The day is rapidly approaching
when therural child will have equal
opportunity with the town child. Its
approach depends on the rapidity
with which our people accept the
consolidation idea.
am not going to try to dictate
to you Of this neighborhood-net
even my own school disriet,-wha
you shall do, but I have studied
your school problem seriously for
the past twelve months and firmly
believe that it is best for us of
Houlka to invite you to come, and
for you to accept the invitation.
Whether you agree with me ornOt,
] do not know. | hope this state
ment will put you to thinking, cause
us to have a few Get together"
meetings, and finally result in that
which, after mature deliberation, we
decide it best for all concerned.
The New Houlka School is not a
Separate District, but merely a pub
lie school Of Chickasaw County, sup
plemented by a town levy and the
balance paid as school buttons by
those sending. We need a separate
School District OF a Consolidated
District. To have the former, we
need a larger assessed valuation"
and that is gradually coming as our
Town impfOves-but we cannot af
ford to wait-Ourchildren are grow
ing into womanhood and manhood
1t is up to us to do the best for them.
To have the latter, we must open
up the way for consolidation, by in
viting our friends to join US. We
must have not less than II square
miles-25 being the ideal The con
solidated District has all the advan-
tages of the Saperate School Dis
trict and more. It has not only the
right to raise finds, by taxation, OF
float bonds for building purposes;
but in addition it is still a County
Public School under the watchful
care of the county superintendent
It may also transfer, at public ex-
pense pupils who live more than
two miles.
Now to get the benefits of con
solidation this year It must be
done not later than JULY. Think
of i'll JULY It is almost here now.
If you want to look into the mat
ter let me know. I will try to find
a time when our county superin-
tendent can be with Us, also Mr..
Calhoun, Rural School Supervisor
with whom / talked over the mat
ter at Oxford last week; and let you
know through the columns Of The
Hummer. The paper that huns to
to the tune Of Progress.
Sincerely,
J. J. Weaver
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-06-25

ANCA uOuy SoAAAC 90 NAAG
all. See next weeks paper
Mrs. o M Harrin left Saturday
evening for a few days visit to
friends and relatives in the growing
city Of POntOtOc.
On the 18th Hall Hollingsworth
brought in one Of the biggest cotton
squares ever seen in this Office. 1t
was plucked on the well titled farm
Of Win Cole east Of old Houlka
The Hummer happily thanks Mr..
R B Richardson for a big heaping
peck of juicy peaches, apples and
plums. He has a fine orchard and
always realizes a nice amount from
the summer sales Of eager custo-
mers. Thanks once more.
The tennis boys in town are
showing championship form all at
once, Attic they serve to the by
ISLANDERS much interest it is also
observed that they raise many
rackets with good net results.
Several onlookers are yet dubious"
as to "love-iorty.
Mr. Newt Marion and Miss Carrie
Marion we're in town Saturday
Thanks to them for some nice apples
from their big orchard.
Hon P S Stovall, prominent can
didate for Governor, spoke a few
minutes to a small sized crowd last
Saturday morning. He was on his
way to fill a date south of here but
the car breaking down had to stop
over for a few minutes. He left on
the train for Mathiston.
Mr. Elliott Parker Of Houston was
in town Saturday.
Hon jeff Busby Of Houston was
in town last Saturday.
You can get filtered gasoline at
the Cash Grocery Company at 15c
per gallon.
Threshing is all the 60 now.
Hon Mesley Williams, one of the
hpapy candidates for tax assessor,
is fmiling with the voters of the
Houlka community this week.
Mr. Wade Burgess and son, Ro-
land are still on the job with the
thresher. They have coaxed the
machinery into a rate of so bushels
of oats per pour and 48 of wheat
and if they can keep up that rate
for few weeks the amount of
Drain handled will materially aid
the pocketboOks and stomachs of
the whole country. From Mr. In
grams field where the yield was
above the average, or about IS
bushels to the acre, they went to
the fields of the Marion Boys to
make another good run of fine
wheat. From this place they 60 to
Calhoun county for more big runs
Of both wheat and oats. This evil
dence of prosperity looks good to
the fact that that you can't eat
cotton and that cotton is not the
whole show anyhow. The Hummer
hands them now a glad hand Of
thanks for getting BUSY with the
good old song I'm Livin at Home" 4
Hon j E Harrington, prominent
in the race for County Attorney, /
rode among the voters of HOulka
community last week
Messrs JOdie Lester, Stanton
Stewart and Claude Thomas were /
visitors in the Harrill-Reed /
home last Sunday afternoon.
We wish to correct a mistake
made last week, that Stanton Stew
art was a candidate for Supervisor.
He informs us that he is not a can
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-06-25

Mr. Earl Palmer Of Paducah, KY.
is in the city looking after his inter
est here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
BISHOP DAVIS
APPOINTS PASTORS

Davenport, Jan. 16.-Rt. Rev. Bishop
Davis makes official announcement Of
the following transfers and appoint
ments to pastoral duties within the
Davenport diocese:
Rev. Martin O'Connell, pastor of st.
Joseph's, What Cheer, and the out
mission of st. Michael's is to be pas
tor at Knoxville, which has been
erected into an independent parish.
Rev. Stephen Davis, since his ordin-
alton in Rome nearly two years ago
assistant to Very Rev. Jas. Gillespie
of st. Peters Keokuk, is appointed
pastor at st. Joseph's. What Cheer,
and to this pastorate is added as an
out-nission Keswick.
Rev. Patrick Ryan, recently ordain.
ed, has received an appointment as
assistant to Very Rev. James Gillespie
of Keokuk
The missions of Millersburg and
North English, made vacant by the
death of Rev. Martin LOTUS. have
been added to the passionate of Rev.
Maurice Kissane Of the Immaculate
Conception church, Armah.
These appointments and transfers
are to take effect on Sunday, Jan. II.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
CANTRIL MAN DIES
OF TUBERCULOSIS

Cantril, Jan. l6.-B. !. Warner died
at his home here Friday, Jan. Is. The
funeral services will be held Sunday,
2 p, m, in the M. T.. church. conduct
ed by his pastor, Rev. Densmore.
Mr.. Warren was the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Warner, born
April 20, 1871, near Cantril. He was
married to Emma Smith June 4, 1890.
Besides his wife he leaves five
children, Theresa, Catherine, Lloyd,
Freda and Pauline, and one grand
child, Aleta NJ Parks.
-Four years ago Mr.. Warner had a
severe attack >of typhoid fever from
which he never fully recovered and
about one year ago it developed into
tuberculosis. He was patient suf-
ferer kind husband. father and
neighbor. He was converted few
weeks before passing to the other
world and united with the M. E.
church From that day his talks to
his family and friends will never be
forgotten. His great desire was to
lead others to Christ and especially
that his children should all live right.
He was member of the Masonic
order
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
TROUBLE AT CARROLL
OVER SUNDAY Kinks

Carroll, Jan. 1S.-Shall Carroll permit
the operation Of a roller skating rink on
the Sabbath or not, is the one topic up
permost in the minds Of Carroll citi-
zens. Recently the armory In this city
was leased for skating purposes. and
finding no city ordinance prohibiting
roller skating on the Sabbath. the rink
has been opened up each Sunday after
noon for skating. Although there has
been some opposition. the management
continues to open up on Sunday
There are two sides to the argument,
in which neither the "wets" nor "drys"
are called upon to participate. On the
one hand, the churches, aligned with
the ministers and the better element,
contend 1t is an open violation of law.
degrading to an unlimited degree, and
not for the best interests Of the city,
while those who participate are Of the
opinion that it is AM athletic exercise
and as such, is within the confines Of
the law
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
DIR. HUGHES DIES;
FORMER OTTUMWAN

Keokuk, Jan. 18.-Dr. A. B. Hughes.
leading physician, long time president
of the Keokuk board of education,
formerly professor of chemistry and
eminent in Nebraska education, died
Saturday afternoon at his home here.
The immediate cause Of death was
a carbuncle on his neck, but that
was superimposed on state if i'll
health of longer standing, complex in
it's nature and including diabetes.
Dr. Hughes was fifty-eight years old,
having been born August 9, 1856, in
Scotland county, Missouri. He came
to Keokuk in 1894 and has lived here
ever since, life full Of good work and
honors.
DR.. Hughes was self made man in
every sense of the word. His father
was a farmer and the son was ambi-
tious for education and the ability to
do things.
When small boy he was taken by
his parents to Ottumwa and later to
near Des Moines and at Odell where
he received his schooling.
In 1881 he married Miss Jennie An
derson of Atlantic, who survives him
with his son Horace g. Hughes or Gin
cinnati, O., and his daughter. Mrs.
George S. Yant of ST. Joseph, Mo.
DR.. Hughes came to Keokuk to be
professor of chemistry in the old
College of Physicians and Surgeons.
In that chair he made a record as one
of the best teachers of medical chem
istry in the country. He continued in
that position after the amalgamation
of his college into the Keokuk Medical
college, College of Physicians and Sur
geons, and until the latter institution
was removed to Des Moines to be a
department of Drake university.
DR.. Hughes was member of the
Westminster Presbyterian church,
a loyal Odd Fellow, Modern Woodman
and knight of Pythias and believed In
the tenets of these brotherhoods. He
was member of a number of medical
and scientific societies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
WISHARD KNOWN AS
"BALD HEADED BABY"

Bloomfield, jan 16.-Harry Wish
ard, son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wish
ard of this city, has been nicknamed
by his confreres in the California leg
islature as the BALD Headed Baby of
the California Legislature" Young
Wishard is rapidly coming to the front
since his election as member OF
that body. He plans to introduce sew
eral bills at this session, among them
being one 10 place tax of $50 year
on all bachelors more than 80 years
old Another provides for the Gre
alton of a state legacy fund to which
benevolent citizens may bequeath
money and property for use as moth
ers' pensions. Wishards young wife,
who was formerly Miss Mabel Neuse
of Centerville, is an active supporter
of her husbands ideas and aids him
by speaking in their behalf.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
OFFICER HAS DUEL
WITH NIGHT PROWLER

Missouri Valley. Jan. 1s.-Night
Marshal Cook recently had a rather
narrowing experience when he fought
pistol duel with supposed night Prov
Ter whom he accosted as he was on his
regular patrol duty in the business part
iof the city Cook was entering the alley
at the rear Of a local variety store when
some one in the dark f1red at ham
twice. The officer answered four times
in return, firing in the direction from
which the shots at him had come. Later
closing in on the spot he found nothing
there. Further search revealed several
81 calibre revolver shells and an old
handkerchief. One OF the bullets fired
at Cook nicked brick in store across
tho street from the alley, where the
shooting took place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
TEMPE GRANGE LAWS
ASKED OF S0l0NS
VARIOUS MEASURES AIMED At
SALOON TO BE BROUGHT
UP IN LEGISLATURE

Des Moines, jan 16.-Temperance
forces In the senate have a number OF
bills which will be introduced prob
ably within the next two weeks, deal
ing with the liquor situation in Iowa.
The leaders probably will call a con-
ference of the "drys" early next week
in order to determine what measures
can be successfully put through the
legislature.
The proposed bills already under
consideration are:
Constitutional prohibitory amend
ment.
Repeal Of the mulct law.
Limiting saloons to one to every
1000 population.
Requiring IS per cent of the voters
to make valid saloon petition in
cities of the first class,
Closing saloons at 7 p. m. and at
noon on Saturday.
May Repeal MuIct Law.
The repeal of the mulct law APP
pears to have quite a following in the
senate, but there is feeling that it
will not get sufficient support to can
eel it from the statute books. There
fore, the "drys" are drafting the
other bills which bear down little
harder on the liquor traffic than the
present laws.
The bill to limit saloons to one to
every 1000 population in cities hav-
ing valid saloon consent petition Is
in the hands of committee In the
senate. 1t is being put In shape for
early filing. Among the "drys" 1T Is
getting wide support on the argu-
ment that if 1t proves impossible to
repeal the mulct law move to cut in
half the number of saloons now oper.
ating may 60 through. The "drys"
say that there are number OF men
in the senate who will support limited
temperance measures who can be
counted on to help cut down the
number of saloons, but who would OBJ
ject to cutting out the grog shops al
together If<passed this law would
cause Des Moines to lose forty-three
of her eighty-six saloons, providing
the establishments are not, closed
earlier by action of the city council,
as is promised at the present time.
More Help Than Needed.
The legislative committee on extra
help is insisting that Capt. w. a..
Duckworth, custodian Of the capitol,
employ twenty-three extra janitors,
elevator men and police, while Duck
worth says he only wants thirteen
men all told.
Duckworth handed in list OF
thirteen men whom he said are active
and able to do a days work. He
said this would be enough to do the
ox+r, uorl> hrouohf oho,,t hy the $685.
sion of the legislature. But the
committee on extra help added ten
names to the list and wants Duck
worth to take them all On the list
Duckworth says there are two men
whom he previously discharged a"d
four of the others opposed the re.
election of Governor Clarke in the
recent campaign.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
SANTA FE PLANS TO
SPEND LARGE\AMOUNT

FIT. Madison, Jan. 16.-That the San
ia Fe will expend upward OF $4,000
in this city this season, is according
to statement gained from an author
alive source.
The improvements cover varied
list and as stated by local official
Of the road will consist of the follow
ing: The proposed extensive reading
room and Y. M. c. A. building, the
construction of two large bridges over
Dry creek at the yards, the changing
Of the passenger main line through
the yards and the elevation of same
and the completion Of the rip-rapping
of the river bank at the city front.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
PIN IS LOCATED
IN LADS THROAT

Knoxville, Jan. 16.-Thomas Osborn,
ten-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. &.
o. Osborn, swallowed pin several
weeks ago and after thorough ex-
animation under the X-ray machine,
physicians were unable to locate the
instrument which was of the long glass
headed variety. Recently, after vio-
lent fit of coughing, the pin was dis
lodged. 1t was found that it had been
imbedded in the boys throat for over
a month, with quarter inch of 1t in
the flesh and the rest protruding into
the air passages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
SMALL LAD SAID TO
HAVE DRUG HABIT

Muscatine, Jan. 16.-The case of
Verne Beyers, which was brought be-
fore the Juvenile court yesterday,
charged with stealing chickens and in
turn selling them for whiskey, brought
out. if true, startling facts in regard
to drug traffic now in operation in this
city
He claimed that the smiling Of CO.
caine was fast becoming the habit
among the members of his crowd and
stated that they had no difficulty in
securing whiskey and cocaine.
A complete investigation will be
made by Attorney Stafford and 1t Is
intimated that several will be called
to answer to the charges brought out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
MASON CITY CHURCH
EQUIPS GYMNASIUM

Mason City. Jan. Recommending
about Wednesday. Jan. 81, the Metho-
dist church of this city will make a
break into what might be styled an
institutional church. DR.. j. E. Wag-
ner stated today that the parapher-
MALTA used to equip the gymnasium
and other furnishings which have
been secured with which to fit out
the entire basement had been ship
ped and should arrive here ready to
be installed. While the object Of this
is primarily to take care of the young
people of the Methodist Episcopal
church, all young people of the city
will be welcomed. 1t costs the church
nearly $1,000 to buy the equipment
and it was all raised In cash.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
FIT. MADISON NEEDS
HUMANE SOCIETY


FIT. Madison, Jan. 18,--The needs OF
a humane society In the city has be-
come very apparent throughout the
present season. The need is shown
both from the prevention Of cruelty
and the charitable standpoints. The
presence of the ice on the payements
OF the city, making them a menace
to animals who were not sharp-shod.
and the practice of few horse own
ers in the city in permitting their
horses to remain standing in the cold
for hours without being covered with
blanket would be food for action
for such an organization while assist
ance in caring for the poor of the
city Is another channel through which
the association could find much activ.
ity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
c.. r. !. 4 p. RAILWAY.

No. Going North Depart
471B-Des Moines. Omaha 1928 p. m.
473B-Des Moines, east ana
west. ,........... 1850 .. q,
475A-Des Moines, east. west
and north ........ 6:22 q. M
Going South.
470B-South and southwest. S:45 a, m
i72B--Keokuk and SOUTH. 4:0D p. m
T4A-..... -, ...:........ 1906 p. m
Connects at Eldon east
bound at 12:45 q. m. and
Kansas City and SOUTH
west at 1852 a. m.
A-Daily.
B-Except Sunday.
j. H. Robinson. Agent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
SMALL HOPE HELD
FOR FRANK ARNOLD

Lebanon, Jan. 16.--Physicians are
holding small hopes for the recovery
of Frank Arnold, whose home is in
Chequest township. He is now at the
home of his brother, John Arnold, who
lives near here and is suffering from
an injury to his shin. Several weeks
ago he met with slight accident
which lacerated the member and gan
creme has now caused serious compli-
cations. The nature of the malady
will not admit an amputation of the
leg
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
WILLIAMSBURG
PIONEER DIES

williamsburg, Jan. 16.-John N.
Gardner died at his home in this city
Thursday, aged GO years. He was
born in New York where he lived until
26 years of age, when he came to Iowa
and engaged in farming. Some twelve
years ago he left the farm in charge
of one of his sons, and with his wife
moved to this city. Funeral services
were held at the home today at 2
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Swiggart of
the M. E. church. Interment in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
Railroad Time Tables
c. NJ. a ST. P. TRAINS

No. Going Southwest. OOpare
bA--Southwest Limited >. 1:45a a. m.
3A-Kansas City Local /, 1915 q. m
33B-Ottumwa to Seymour $3.50 p. m.
93B-Local freight ...... TOO q. m.
Going East, via Cut Of.
92B-Local ........ ...... 7:4S a. m.
SA-Davenport. Chicago. SAT- ,. n.
'12A--Leave Junction ..... 1870 .. m.
A stub train will leave station
for Junction at 11:40 p. m, re-
turning arrive at station at
1915 a. m.
98B-Local freight ,....... $50 q. N,
4B-Arrive from Seymour s:29 q. m.
Marion Line, Goino North,
4B-Ced. Rapids, Savanna,
Chicago ....... ....... $50 q N.
10SB--Cedar Rapids. Marion $40 p. m.
Marion Line, Coming South.
103B-From Marion 1890. l0:l6 Z, m
21B-From Marion ........ 1876 q. N
97B-Local freight $500. 400 y. N
A-Daily.
B-Except Sunday.
Local freights depart from ana term
mate Ottumwa Junction.
7. II. Jacobs, AEen.
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BURLINGTON ROUTE 8. .. Z q.
Going East.

No. Goina East, Depar&
12A-Chic., Dubq., Quincy 100 d. m.
10A-Chicaxo Limited -. ESQ 4. m.
22A-Ar. from Des Moinss 10: os p. m.
sA-Chicago Limited -. 1883 ,. m.
212B-Ft. Mad. st. Louis 3:S5 3, n.
4A-Chic.. st. Louis, Coy. 7:lKp, "a.
2A-Chic., Peoria, R'kfd. 11:23 p. m
17SB-Ottumwa, Burlington 1855 4 m
Going West.
5A-Omaha and Nebr.... 1:13 q, IA.
3A-Omaha, Ore. Calf. 1887 q. m
23A-Des Moineo local -. sos .. m.
213B-Ar. from Ft. Mad. II: 30 =. m
l79B-Peoria to Creston -. 1855 p. m.
1A-Chicago to Denver. 1853 .. m.
11A--Ar. from Burlington. $50 p. IN,
A-Daily.
B-Except Sunday.
@ j. H. Robinson, Agent
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FOR SALE-GOOD 14O ACRE FARM
31s miles of Blakesburg, Wapello
county, Iowa. Improved, with very
good house, barn, granaries, wells.
etc. Fenced and cross fenced with
woven wire. Black icam SOIL 100 acres
in cultivation and pasture. 40 acres
in good hardwood timber. $40 per
acre is an exceedingly low price. but
if sold before March 1, will cut to
SIS per acre. Will carry $4,000 loan
on farm for 1 to years at SO. No
trades considered No commission
paid This is absolutely the best farm
for the money In Iowa. Inquire of w
A. Day, r. 2, Ottunlwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
COLLEGE GIRLS AID.

Grinnell, Jan. 16.-Rather than
spend their time discussing the beauty
Of Keats or practicing the latest dip"
or even debating the advisability Of
bringing war refugees to Iowa-some-
time, the girls of the Aegis literary
society Of Grinnell college have de-
cided to devote all their meetings for
the next month to making clothes for
the children Of the Belgian refugees.
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MRS. LINsrRoM DIES.

Charlton, Jan. 16.--Mrs. c. 0. Lin
strom, who had resided in this county
many years. passed away at her home
in Lincoln township Friday. She was
seriously i'll few months ago, but
apparently had almost recovered
when she became suddenly worse on
Thursday afternoon and lived but a
few hours. She Is survived by her
husband and several grown children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
JEFF SAYS:

Barnum was right about the
suckers. I see where another one
il hunting for two wire tappers"
who got his wad by making him
believe they were putting one over
on the bookies These get-rich-
quick schemes usually have kick
in them somewhere.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
NEW PASTOR ARRIVES.

Fremont, Jan. 16.--Rev. Hug Neville
of Saskatchewan, Canada, has arriv-
ed in Fremont He Is the new pas.
tor of the M. q. church. The family
arrived Tuesday and is now getting
things fixed up at the parsonage. The
church has been without pastor
since Rev. Burdine moved away and
the members are much pleased to
have a resident minister
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-01-19
ERE ALARMS in 1914.

Red Oak. Jan 16.-There were for.
ty-one fire alarms turned in AT Red
Oak the past year In 1913 ther ere
twenty. The total loss by the 1914
fires was 1925, and with the excep.
ton of $500 the losses were covered
by insurance. All the calls but six
were during the day.