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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-11
TROY"

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Ross spent Mon
day in Pulaski.
Harry Floyd has purchased the Mrs.
Wiley property in the east part of
town and is making arrangements to
rebuild the house.
The second entertainment of the
lecture course was given Tuesray
evening. The church was full and all
enjoyed the exercise.
DR.. Sweeney went to Bloomfield
Friday night and installed officers in
the camp" He was accompanied
by E. B. Parks and J. c. Evans.
Will Daily of Kansas City is visit
ing at the parent Daily home.
Alfred Lemons is visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs Lawrence, of Hit, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Floyd spent
Monday night at the Robert Pearson
home in Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Russell are
visiting relatives and friends in and
around Troy.
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WOMAN'S GUILD
ELECTS OFFICERS

Williamsburg, Feb. 9.-The WON
ems Guild of the Presbyterian church
has elected officers for the ensuing
year. They are as follows
President-Mrs. Henry A. Halver,
son.
Vice president Miss Laura Sey'
mour.
Missionary president-Mrs. Thomas
e. Sherman.
Missionary vice president - Mrs
q. S. Butler.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. c. Moon.
Recording secretary - Mrs. Bert
M. SheetZ.
Corresponding secretary = Mrs. r
E. Jones.
Secretary of literature-Mrs. A. B.
Ogden.
This society is one Of the most en-.
terprising in the town. They are
good business managers and succeed
at whatever they undertake They
have put on splendid lecture course
for the past three years = one that
has been credit to the community.
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WOMAN CANNOT
FIGURE OUT AGE

Fort Dodge, Feb. 9.-Whether or not
she is centenarian is the perpleXlng
promblem Mrs. Rory O'Mere, VINO
lives near this city, is trying to figure
out. She was born in Ireland maybe
a hundred years ago in large family
where Birthdays are a common event
and Of small importance, and for
ninety-eight years. more or less, never
gave the matter a thought. But now
a year means something to her and
Mrs O'Mere said the other day TO a
doctor who drops in on her occasion
ally: Doctor, it's my age I'd be after
knowing. Sure's there's no telling
whether I'm SO or 100 and it's annoy
ing. There was once man who lived
next county to me in the old country
who was born on the same day | was
and they told me how old he was. But
he is in his grave these twenty years
and | never asked him what his age
might be. This very day ! might be
hundred, and the newspaper men
making great to do over me, trying
to get my picture. And doctor. what
will they be putting on my tombstone
when I'm dead2%
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LEE COUNTY NOT
PAYING WARRANTS

Keokuk, Feb. 9.--Lee county is not
paying her warrants at the present
time, but the financial condition OF
the county organization is not quite
so serious as some might infer from
that available for the warrants that
are now being issued for current eX-
penses. Twice year preceding the
two active tax paying periods the
county treasurer experiences more or
less stringency and during those
periods the banks throughout the
county have honored warrants so the
cash would be available to the hold
ers The banks are not cashing them
at the present time.
Treasurer Reimbold stated that on
the first of January there were
stamped warrants bearing 5 per cent
interest amounting to Sal, 1856, AMI
that these would have to be paid out
of tax money that is expected in the
near future.
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MAN is GAMER BY
$4,000 ON THREAT

Shenandoah, Feb. 9.--How threat
made one man profit Of $4,000 is
told by friends of Thomas Gwynn,
grain dealer at Yorktown. Some. time
ago the station agent at yorktown
and Mr.. Gwynn became involved IN
a controversy and both swore out war
rants against the other, 1t Is said. The
grain merchant made the assertion
that he would never ship another
pound over the railroad as long as
the agent remained. ...
He abided by his word.
The grain kept coming in. The
elevator was crammed to the top,
grain was stored in every available
place.
Still the agent remained on the job
and then the market began to go
up 1t broke records.
And the grain that was stored pend.
ing the dismissal Of the agent piled
up and made the little profit of $2,ooo.
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visit at the parental Doughman hone

visit at the parental Doughman hone
in Knoxville.
The township trustees met on Mon
day, Feb 1 and let the contract lcr,
road work this summer. There were
fifteen applicants for four jobs, all
farmers. ir
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Greenland Of
Pella, spent Sunday in town at the
parental William Greenland home.
H. Anderson of Des Moines, was in
town on Monday on business with X.
Williams.
Mrs. A. Brown the teacher at Burr
Oak, attended the teachers examna.
ton in OskalOoSa this week.
H. Noll of burlington, was in town
this week looking after business.
Miss Mary Top spent Sunday in
Harper at the Bonnifeld home.
The, recent cold weather certainly
has been boom for the coal man. We
have trains running all hours taking
care of the trade from Knoxville 10
Evans on the Rock Island.
D. Redding of Harper was in town
on Saturday looking for car of oats
for the ST. Louis market.
H. Fandy of Penn college spent Sun
day at the parental w. T. Tandy home
south of town.
The recent cold spell stimulated the
coal trade on this line from Evans to
Knoxville. They put on an extra train
this week to handle the business.
A. Belknap of Knoxville, was a bust
ness caller In town on Monday.
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MAN IS INSTANTLY
KILLED BY TRAIN
FARMER RETURNING FROM MAR
kET DRIVES ON TRACK AND
rs STRUCK.

Mt. Pleasant, Feb. 9.-William Ed
gar. a farmer living five miles east OF
here. was struck by the fast c. B. q q
passenger train No. / and instantly Kill
ed fate Monday afternoon at Hanson
crossing, mile east of Mt. Pleasant
Mr.. Edgar had brought load OF corn
to the market and was returning home
with the empty wagon. He failed to see
the oncoming passenger on account OF
a freight which passed at this point,
and drove across the tracks just IN
front of No. l, which bore down on nm
before he could get out of the way.
The face and skull we're mangled al
most beyond recognition and the right
leg was broken. One horse escaped in
Jury but the other had to be shot. The
wagon was demolished.
The remains were brought to MT.
Pleasant on No. and were taken TO a
local undertaking parlor, later being re-
moved to his home. Mr.. Edgar is sur
vived by his wife, two daughters, Tres
sic at home and Inez of California ana
three sons, George, Joe and Arnle, all
Of whom reside at home. Funeral ar
rangements have not been completed.
Mr.. Edgar was 70 years OF age.
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SIGOURNEY WANTS
BOARD CANDIDATES

Sigourney. Feb. 9.-As the time for
the annual city school election draws
near the people of Sigourney are De-
ginning to cast about for suitable can.
didates to fill the places on the board
Of the men who are about to retire.
The terms of Edwin Franken and h. u.
Brown will expire in March and nelth-
er of these two gentlemen VIII accepI
a reelection. Another member OF the
board D, M. Patterson who has served
in that capacity for the past SIX years
recently filed his resignation with the
secretary, thus making three places on
the board to be filed at the coming
March election. The president of the
board. Edwin Franken has been a
member of the board for the past M
teen years and for nine of the fifteen
years has served in the capacity or
president.
More than usual interest is being
taken by the voters of the district, as
to who is to be selected to fill these i'm
portant positions An important fac
tor that enters into the duties Of presi-
dents of school boards is the fact that
under the law passed by the last legis-
lature the presidents Of The several
several school boards of the county
must meet in convention in April next
to elect successor to the present
county superintendent, H. S. McVlcker.
Mr.. McVicker has held the office OF
county superintendent now for the
past six years and is candidate for re-
election. So far he is the only candl-
date In the field for the place.
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FIT. MADISON HAS
COMMISSION CASE

TT Madison, Feb. 9-In the case OF
Joseph n. Ames vs.. J. J. Crimmins,
sheriff, and ]. E. Branner, Judge Bank
has overruled q motion to dissolve the
temporary injunction and defendant
was given to February 20 to answer.
The suit involves piece Of property
at Argyle. Branner, in suit for land
agents commission against 0. 0. New
berry, was given Judgment AMI
Hereunder sought to levy on the
Argyle property. In the meantime
Joseph N. Ames purchased the prop
erty from Rosalie NeWberry, to whom
O. o. Newberry had decided the land.
Crimmins had advertised sheriff's
sale Of the place but Ames appeared
in request to enjoin the sheriff from
selling the place, claiming the place
was his. The injunction was granted.
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Iowa State News
BAPTISTS GAIN IN
IOWA DURING 1914

Des Moines. Feb. 9.--According to
the Baptist State Annual just issued
there are in Iowa twenty-five associa-
tons, 1913 churches and 44,928 men,
bers. Two thousand, four hundred
and thirty-seven have been received
by baptism. There are 351 Sunday
schools with 1881 officers and teach
ers. and 29,742 scholars Value of
church edifices. $2,34s, 800, and other
property $411,49S. Total, $2,760. AIS.
Debt on same, $95,122. One thousand
two hundred and forty-seven have been
baptized from the Sunday school.
Amount expended for current eX-
penses, $247,541.64; other items, $685.
141.22; Sunday school expenses, $780,
051.56; total. $312,731.42 Total
benevolence, $56,SS5.9S. Total for all
purposes, 399,62O.40.
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EXPECT CONTEST AT
BUTTERMAKERS' MEET

Mason City, Feb. AT the Ma.
tional Buttermakers' association meet
ing to be held in this city March .,
10 and II, there is going to; be con
test for awards that will be little
more lively and animated than at any
other meeting of the national asso,
citation. Minnesota has never had
much opposition in first prizes until
last year. when Iowa went right after
# and almost succeeded in getting the
sweepstakes. The national association
was last year apprised of the fact
that this year Iowa would be after it
hotter and and heavier than ever ana
there will be display here OF Iowa
butter never before equaled. The ne"
armory will be fully completed before
the convention and it is to be turned
into an auditorium for this occasion,
and it will be sufficiently 1 large no. no.
hibit but will accommodate 1000
naOn1p
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IOWA EDITORS TO MEET.

Des Moines, Feb. 9.-Iowa's editor
ial associations will hold a joint meet
ing in Des Moines on next Thursday
and Friday. About $50 delegates are
expected. The headquarters will be at
the Slavery hotel.
Among the social features will be
a dinner and theater party on Thurs
day evening to be rendered by the
Greater Des Moines committee.
Among the speakers will be Lars
Bladine Of the Cedar Falls Record, A.
W. Peterson of the Waterloo Courier,
O. E. Hull of the Leon Reporter, H. J.
hoogenaker of the Audubon Republi.
can, Horace Barnes Of the Osceola
Democrat, and Bernard Murphy of the
Vinton Eagle.
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HAVE UNITED CHARITIES.

Centervile, Feb. 9.-The organiza-
ton of united charity movement for
Centerville is reality at last. The
municipal Christmas tree committee
some time ago offered to turn over
the balance of their funds, $152 and a
little more, provided the churches or
ganized for charity work under con-
stitution which it suggested. 1t was
to be considered organized when there
were five regular members elected.
The money was then to be turned over
for the urgent cases.
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DOC ATTRACTS HELP
TOINJIJRED FARMER

Hopeville, Feb. Sc. E. Homework
. farmer residing near Hopeville, re-
Gently met with very severe acci,
dem. but is thankful to have escaped
as he did. He had gone to fleid
about one and one-half miles from his
house to chop the ice at the cattle
watering place. The cattle crowded
q round knocking him down and break
ing his leg below the knee. Mr..
Homewood was unable to move, but
fortunately thought of sending his dog
home to bring help. Tying hand,
kerchief around the dogs neck, ne
sent him back to the house. His
wife's attention was attracted by this
and with the help Of neighbors, car
Red the unfortunate man home. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Homewood is
now resting easy.
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STATE PSYCHOPATHIC
HOSPITAL PLANNED

Iowa City, Feb. "a plan for q
state psychopathic hospital is being
worked out by two of the importan,
state boards. This Is for hospital
to be erected at Iowa City in con
junction with the State university
equipment for the special study OF all
mental disorders. The plan woulo DC
to have practically all persons who
are now regarded as subjects 1or
treatment in hospitals for the insane
committed first to this state psycho.
pathic hospital for examination anu
treatment before being committed 10
a regular hospital. The board OF eau
cation and board Of control neld d
conference this week on the sub1ec1
and they found that the sentiment LOT
such a hospital is very strong
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DISTRICTS ARE CLOSED.

Des Moines, Feb. 9.-The inspectors
in charge Of the districts in Iowa which
are uuarantined because Of the foot
and mouth disease, have been notified
by J. R. Mohler, acting chief OF the
federal bureau of animal industry that
the following territory is made closed
area: The townships Of Whitewater,
Prairie and Washington in Dubuque
county; the townships of Washington
and Clay, in Jones county; the town
ships of Brandon, Butler, Otter Creek
and Farmers Creek, in Jackson county.
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EXCITED OVER DEATH.

Creston, Feb 9.-The people Of
Thayer are considerably excited over
the alleged mysterious death Of Mrs
Sarah Emery of that place, whose
body has been exhumed by order of
Judge Maxwell and the stomach sent
to Des Moines for analysis. Mrs.
Emery's death was quite sudden, but
it was not until several days after her
burial that rumors resulted in de-
mand for an investigation and Cor,
oner A. NJ Reyes and DR.. Coakley
were instructed to exhume the body
It is claimed by some that poison
will be found in the stomach of the
woman.
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MARRIED IN JULY;
JUST TELL FOLKS

Clarksville, Feb. 9.-Mr. and Mrs
Charles Mott received surprise a
few days ago when they learned tina!
their daughter, Gladys Mott, mad
haen married since July 80, 1914. on
that date she was married to Lyle
leach Of Deter, Mimi, and the young
couple had kept 1t quiet .untll lew
DAYS ago when Mr.. Leach, VINO mas
secured a position as clerk IN ms
fathers store at Ogden came to claim
his bride. They then told her parents
Of their marriage and displayed Ger
tificate of marriage dated July 80
1914. It was a great surprise to the
narents of the girl as we'll as to their
friends. However, there was no ob'
lection made to the marriage by the
parents.
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SALEM CHAPEL.

James Walter Reeves Of Cedar Rap
ids and Miss Bertha English of this
vicinity were married Tuesday. January
26 at high noon at the home OF the
brides mother Mrs. Frances EngHsh.
Rev. Robert Horne, pastor or the
Presbyterian church at k1rkvllle ana
Salem officiated. The wedding was an
informal home affair. The bride wore
a beautiful gown of white crepe de
chine with silver trimmings. Following
congratulations the guests were served
with a. two course luncheon by six mem
bers Of the L. u. K. Of which the
bride was member. The happy couple
left on the evening train from Ottum-
wa for their home in Cedar Rapids
which the groom has all furnished Tor
the reception of his bride. They Will De
at home to their many friends after
March 18th at S15 North Thlrteentn
street, Cedar Rapids.
c. w. Crawford Of 1905 West street,
Ottumwa, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Norman
and daughter Lila, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
McElroy and son Ernest, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. M. MILFORD and daughter Helen took
dinner last Tuesday at the E. e.
Gilyeart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. f E. Gilyeart, Mrs. F:
w. Norman and daughter Lila and
Mrs, A. D. McElroy and son Ernest
spent ldSC w euHeoudy WAIH AHA sNAA
Mrs. Bert Deselm near Hedrick.
Mrs. A. D. McElroy and son Ernest
returned home Thursday evening after
a few days spent at the parental r. r.
Gilyeart home.
Bessie Mccoy was absent from
school part Of last week on account OF
sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. McElroy and son
Ernest spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Proud.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Norman and
daughter Lila spent Sunday at the
parental E. E. Gilyeart home.
There was no preaching at the M. f.
church on account of the pastor hold
ing revival meetings at Kirkville.
Ed Belford delivered hay to Ottum-
wa Tuesday.
E. E. Parker died at his home one
and one-half miles west Of Salem M. d.
church Tuesday morning at 7:15. Fun
eral was held at the home and inter-
ment made in Kirkville cemetery.
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WOULD REFUND LOSSES.

Des Moines, Feb. DIR. J. l. Gibson
state veterinarian, said recently that
instead of the appropriation of $4,000
included in Representative Petersens
bill. the state of Iowa should provide
for an appropriation of $25O,O0O, all but
s1OO, 900 of which could be used now
TO cover the losses and expenses due
TO the foot and mouth diseases. The
400 900 should be held in the treas
ury to be used in the event similar
epidemic afflicted the state, said Dr.
Gibson.
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REAL ROOSEVELT COW

Nevada. Feb. AT Story City there
is a Jersey cow of the Rooseveltian
type. During the past eleven months
she has given birth to four calves,
two sets of twins. The cow belongs
to Johnson Brothers. They bought
her as heifer for small price and
later sold her for $40. Then they
bought her back a short time after
wards for $50 and have lately refused
s1O0 for her She keeps the two fam
lilies supplied with butter and milk.
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CLAIM POKER WAS USED.

Council Bluffs, Feb. 9.-Charles Lei
brock is dead and Chris Getting is in
Jail awaiting an inquiry into the cause
of Leibrock's demise. 1t is likely a
charge of murder will be made. The
two men are said to have quarreled
in Getting's room at local hotel, and
that Getting hit Leibrock over the
head with a poker. Mrs. Getting was
a witness to the fatal quarrel. Both
men were employed by the Burlington
railroad. They came here from Sc
ward. Neb
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SUIT SOON SETTLED.

Dubuque, Feb 9.-The city council
has approved the action Of Assistant
City Attorney Cooney in making settle
ment in one case where damages were
claimed for injuries sustained by fall
and also approved of the attorneys
action in finding that the city is not
liable for damages in the case OF
Bridget Hughes. The case brought by
Mary Wolf, who asked for $4,000 was
settled for 500.
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Hogo COP TO SOLVE PROBLEM

keokuk, Feb. 9.-Lee county is get
ting entirely too popular with the
Weary Willies," is the opinion OF
the supervisors. AS means OF erad'
fcating the evil the board contemplates
the establishment Of hobo cop IN
Keokuk and Fort Madison. But one
duty is to engage his attention, ana
that is to keep all the tramps on the
move. The sheriff has been provldlng
all manner Of drudgery work this WIN
ter for prisoners, but that has caused
no let up in visitors who seek the
warm comforts of the Jail.
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STUDENTS REVOLT
ON GRADUATION GARB

Iowa City, Feb. 9.-Pvincipal L. F.;
Meade of the Iowa City high schooi
found that he had his hands full when
he declared he was soon to issue an
order that senior girls OF the hign
school must wear blue skirts ana
white middle blouses with blue cor
lars at the time of their graduation
the last of may. Also, that the DoSs
should wear dark trousers, whlte
shirts and no coats. The students op-
iected strenuOusly.
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INN FARMS COME HIGH.

springville, Feb. 9.-Higher prices
for farm land in Iowa are constantly
being reported, and ownership of soil
in the corn belt is fast becoming
nronosition for the wealthy only. The
Andrew Reed estate of this place, con
sisting of 240 acres, was sold at puolc
auction for $144 per acre, ana TWO oo-
acre tracts of the Mann estate were
auctioned off separately, one Tor $22I
ner acre and the other at $3.50.
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RUSS ELL.

Mrs. Bert Coles Of Des Moines re-
turned home Saturday after few days
visit at the parental S. Coles home.
The remains Of Mrs. John Moore OF
Charlton were brought to Russell Sat-
urday for interment in the Russell
cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Allen celebrated
their fifty intl, wedding anniversary
at their home on south hill on Friday.
Several of their children gathered at
the home with loaded baskets and
helped celebrate the event.
Miss Ruth Allen who is attending
Simpson college at Indianola is here
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs H. S.
Allen.
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CLOTHING DEALERS
OF IOWA MEETING

Des Moines, Feb 9.-Retail clothiers
from all parts of Iowa We're present to.
day when the Iowa Clothing Dealers
association opened it's annual conven'
ton to continue four days. Governor
Clarke was on the program to deliver
the welcoming address The election
of officers will take place Friday.
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MASTER At SOLDIERS HOME.

Marshalltown, Feb. ga muster was
taken at the soldiers home recently
of the members eligible to the support
fund. The government pays the state
$500 per year for the care of each vet
eran in the home who has served IN
either the civil, Spanish-American or
other wars. At present there are 575
eligibles for the fund. There are Sl2
men and women in the institution at
the present time. OF this number l94
are in the hospital
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FALL FROM TRAIN FATAL.

Keokuk, Feb. 9.-Harry Vancil, a
young man who jumped from rapid
lv moving freight train at Augusta,
ILL.,, died Saturday in a hospital at
Quincy, that city having been his
home. Vancil's wife WIS employed at
Augusta and he started for that place
to visit her. The freight train did not
stop, moving through town at thirty
miles an hour. Vancil jumped, fell on
his head and suffered fracture of the
skull. He was % years old.
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WOMEN FORM AUXILIARY.

Iowa City, Feb. 9.-Women in at.
tendance at the eighteenth annual
convention Of the Southeastern Iowa
Retail Lumbermen's association have
united into what is believed to be the
first organization of its kind when they
formed the women's auxiliary of the
southeastern association. The associa-
ton has twenty charter members. and
wives and mothers of lumber dealers
IN southeastern Iowa are eligible for
membership.