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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
YOUTH GETS WAR
NEWS IN ADVANCE

Keokuk, Feb. 22.-Harold Hubinger,
II years old, is getting war news in ad-
vance of the morning papers now.
Young Hubinger has complete wire
less plant installed in his home here,
and recently picked up some messages
which were being relayed to the coast
stations.
He also is able to pick up messages
on the Panama canal, and is in COM
munication with Arlington most of the
time. He is the son of the late John
C. Hubinger, who at one time was one
OF the richest men in Keokuk, and who
gave the city it's car system, and who
was the founder of the present thriv-
ing J. G. Hubinger plant here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
MRS. FREES FUNERAL
HELD AT BECKWITH

Fairfield, Feb. 22.-several Fair
field people went,to Beckwith Sunday
morning to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Harry Free, which was held at 10
o'clock at the home, the services be-
ing in charge of Rev. Carson. The in
terment was made in Mcdowell GENE
terry.
Mrs. Free passed away Saturday
morning about o'clock after linger-
ing illness with tuberculosis. She
leaves to mourn her death her hus-
band and a little son two years of
age, besides her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry White OF Moravia. A son pre-
coded her in death April %, 1912. Mrs.
Free was q years of age and was
highly esteemed by all Of her acquain-
tances.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
STRAHAN BANKER IS
NOW A FREE MAN

Glenwood, Feb. Pc. H. Ralston,
the erstwhile Strahan banker, has gone
from the county jail free man. Mr..
Ralston turned over his property to
the banks creditors and gave other
assurances, backed by bond, Of re.
endorsement, if the property does not
pay all.
The creditors accepted the offer of
Mr.. Ralston, and since there was lack
of evidence as to any fraudulent acts,
the county attorney advised dismis.
sal of the indictment, and Judge Rocka.
fellow made the order of dismissal. Mr..
Ralston departed on No. for Concep.
ton, Mo-. which was his former home
before coming to Strahan, and where
his family has been for some time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
REVIVAL MEETINGS
AT FAIRFIELD

Fairfield, Feb. 22.--As result of
the series Of special meetings which
are being held at the First Methodist
church by the members Of the Fair
field gospel team, many conversions
are being reported. A. X. Harper,
Eugene Palmer, s. A. Power, Charles
w. Wade, o. F. Fryer and other prom
inent men of Fairfield, who are work
ing with the gospel team, are address
ing immense audiences nightly.
In spite of the rainy weather Sun
day three churches in the city were
crowded for the special services held
in the afternoon. There was chill
dren's meeting at the United Presby-
terrain church in charge of Mrs. Laura
Chilcoth. A meeting for "men only"
at the First Presbyterian church. This
service was addressed by Frank Dag
gett, a painter, who told the history
of his life before and after his
conversion. Mrs. Frank Weston Of
Mt. Pleasant spoke to women
only" at the First Lutheran church.
Mrs. Weston is no stranger to Fair
field people and therefore the build
ing was crowded to hear her.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
FORMER MARSHAL
BEGINS SENTENCE
GRAVITY MAN CONVICTED OF
MANSLAUGHTER OF PARTY
HE ARRESTED.

Bedford, Feb. 22.-Henry Mott, for
mer marshal of Gravity, who was con
victed of manslaughter in the district
court here October, 1913, today left
for FIT. Madison where he will enter
the penitentiary to begin serving the
eight year sentence imposed upon him
by Judge H. X. Evans. J. S. Nevius,
clerk of the district court, accompan-
led him.
The case was one of unusual inter
est in this section of Iowa ana AFTER
conviction in the lower court IT was
carried to the supreme court ana de-
cision was not made until this month.
That court upheld the lower courts
decision.
Tuesday April %, 1918, Marshal
Mott was called to the northeast part
of Gravity to arrest Ed Brand on
charge of disturbing the peace. AS
to what took place there seemed 10
be many conflicting stories, but some
said that Brand resisted arrest ana
that Mott struck him several times
with his billy. Mott claimed that ne
struck him but once.
The blow was struck over the left
eve and Brand lived but a short while,
diving while he was being taken to
physician's office. The skull was frac-
tured. which caused his death. The
coroner's inquest was held in Gravity
and the jury's verdict was that Brand
came to his death from blow struck
by Henry Mott.
Mott was held by the grand jury Tor
manslaughter and his trial was held
in October, 1913. After twenty hours
deliberation, the jury found him gull
ty.. Judge Evans sentenced him un-
der the indeterminate sentence law
for the maximum period Of eight
years.
Mott Is now over 70 years old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. Margaret Akers, 1905 East Main
street, left Thursday for Kansas City,
and windsor, Mo-, for an extended visit
with her mother and daughter.
Mrs. w. r. Sly Of Sturgess, S. D.,
has gone to Eddyville after visiting
at the home of Arthur Johnson, 4O7
Birch street.
The Misses Bernice Oldham, GAO
East Second, and Katherine Mather,
ri North Jefferson street, have gone
to Fairfield to visit friends and to at
tend the basketball games there.
Mrs. E. M. Packard of Kansas City
is visiting at the home of Fred Pack
ard of Blackhawk street.
Mrs. G. w. Perkins of Montgom-
cry. Mimi, has gene to Blakesburg
after visiting in the city.
Mrs. A. B. Johnston, 425 Lillian
street. has gone to Blakesburg to WIS.,
it relatives.
Mrs. A. M, Schwartz, 125 North
r2avis street, has gone to Des Moines
visit her daughter, Mrs. T. F. Nc.
~.
Mrs. William Hawkins, 312 North
cc-e street has gone to Floris to
Lake her future home.
Mrs Erma Amsbaugh of Kirkville
y cone to Sigourney after visiting
4 h-r brother, w. r. Amsbaugh,
I 8 Ian street.
y. ". L. Chrisinger. east Of the
I. In gone to Winfield to visit her
q @n-s.
,,-r:. A c. Eslinger. east of Ottum.
y, . gonc to Bear Creek to Visit
J n cs.
Henry Cowger and Maud Waddle are
CHI eed with statutory offense by
ire Homen's husband, John W, Waddle
aetcrl'ng to information filed with
Justice II. C. Nosler. The court has
set Wednesday, February "a at 8
O'Clock as the time for the preliminary
hearing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23

at s:15 this morning in this city. Mr..
Keafe lived in Ottumwa from 1871 until
1887 when he went to Chicago. which
was his residence until 1913. The re-
latives who survive him are Mrs.
Charles Emory of Long Beach, Cal,
and John r. Rowe of Ottumwa, half
sister and brother.
The funeral services will be private
and will be held at $3.50 Tuesday after
noon in the chapel at the Ottumwa
cemetery. Rev. Malcolm Dana will be
in charge and burial will be made IN
the Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
DEATH RATE FOR
INFANTS DECREASES

New York, Feb. 22.-The infant
death rate in New York city in 1914
was the lowest in the city's history
says a bulletin of the health depart
ment. The rate for children under one
year was 94.6 per 1000. The next low
est rate was that of st. Louis, 1888
Baltimore was the highest 1915.
The decrease here since 1907, wher
the rate was IA per 1000, is credited
by the department to the work Of Its
bureau of child hygiene
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
PROMINENT PIONEER DEAD.

Iowa City, Feb. 22.-Vaclay Dolesh,
aged 81, is dead at his home in this
city, where he had resided forty-three
years. Surviving are his widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Frank w. Boukal Of
Omaha, Neb. Joseph Dolesh of Iowa
City, is brother. Mr.. Dolesh was a
member Of the C. S. P. S. and Slovan-
ska Lipa lodges, and was leading
Observation-Disclosures citizen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Advance
Announcement
Joseph Collinewood & Son

will move into their new Store Room CORNER
COURT AND SECOND STREETS about February "a.
We want to thank old customers for past favors
Your kind patronage has been greatly appreciated and
your future business and let it be everybOdys - IS
earnestly solicited upon the condition in the past
YOUR MONEYS WORTH OR YOUR MONEY BACK.
Your patronage has caused steady growth from year
to year. Your patronage has made us feel that we
should you better. We have confidence in YOU
We know that you have long been waiting for the very
service we are going to give you.
We intend to offer patrons the very best values in
Musical Merchandise at prices low that they will
eliminate all competition We will place the market
many new novelties and to you who are familiar with
Collingwood values, it will be thing to receive
from time to time SPECIALS which will surprise you.
ngwood, that it is NOT behind any instrument which
will not support the brand of HONESTY AND RE-
LIABILITY,
Our slogan is INSTRUMENTS OF QUALITY AT THE
RIGHT PRICE; and we do not compete where quality
is dsregarded.
We have some EXTRA SPECIAL values to offer you
and three others before February "a. We have four
pianos floor that be bought at nice saving
Just now. They are all Stock the famous Hartman
and j. & Fischer makes. Nothing better at any price,
Quick and immediate action another real Opp0r
tunity used. ACT NOW.
Terms to suit the purchaser.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
CENSUS MEN WORKING.

TT. Madison, Feb. 22.-The census
enumerators have completed the work
in the first and second wards and the
count is 2,021. These two wards are
the two lightest in the city and ten
years ago ran 2,16S, counting all in
mates of the Iowa state penitentiary
who had no homes. The first ward
shows a gain of los over the census of
five years ago as regards number of
citizens.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
WILL ERECT CLUB HOUSE.

Keokuk, Feb. 22.-Work will soon
be commenced on a preEy clubhouse
at Mormon springs overlooking the
Mississippi. The building will have
two rooms and large porch around
the sides so as to afford open air
quarters. The clubhouse will be own.
ed by Fort Madison people. 1t is their
intention to have number of camp
ing trips and week ends during the
coming season.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
PRISONERS ARE ACTIVE.

Fl Madison, Feb. 22.-The coming
of good weather has caused just a
slight movement of prisoners outward.
To further preparations for the farm
work the coming spring. Webb Wright
took 10 men to the state farm for the
purpose of fixing up the roads and get
ting the thoroughfares about that place
in condition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23

Done let yourself get into the habit
of putting everything off to the last
moment. You know what it means to
you. If your subscription to the Cour-
Ter expires within the next few weeks,
give it your immediate attention. LOOK
at the date on your paper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Obituary
Robert Enloe.

The funeral of Robert Enloe was
held Sunday afternoon at o'clock
from the May Street chapel, conduct
ed by Rev. G. A. Montanus. Interment
was made in the Shaul cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Queen 3. TAYLOR.

Mrs. Queen B. Taylor, died Sunday
at her home, 1876 North Moore street
at the age of 70 years.
The remains will be taken to Quincy,
Ill.,, Wednesday where funeral services
and burial will be held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Mrs. Albert Kari.

Mrs. W. r. Hedrick, 205 Pleasant
street, received message Saturday
evening, telling of the death Of her
mother. Mrs. Albert Kerr at her home
in Puyallup, Wash. Mrs. Kerr was a
resident Of Ottumwa until about nine
years ago and was very we'll known
here The burial will be made in
Puyallup.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
DRAIN TILE
Fer rrices and informationwrits
Mercy Clay Products Co
OTTUMWA, IOWA
Tri-W eekly Courier
cuANcINc ADDRESSES,

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OK
thu postoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postoffice
where they desire 1t to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Carrie McSparen,

Carrie McSparen.
Carrie, infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur McSparen died Sunday at
1885 a. m. at st. Joseph hospital.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at
10 o'clock at the Agency Christian
church. Interment will be made In the
Agency cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Lillian v. Genochio.

Miss Lillian Varnicia Genochio died
Saturday evening at 800 at the family
residence, 26O South Davis street after
an illness covering several years time.
She was born in Ottumwa on June 10,
1896 and had lived here all her life. She
is survived by her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs John Genochio. three brothers and
four sisters. They are John and Joe Of
Ottumwa Michael of Abba, Mrs. Mike
Daily Of Des Moines, Mrs. Ira Sherman
Of Pekin, ILL.,, Mrs. William Gilger and
Miss Josephine Genochio of Ottumwa.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning at st. Patrick 8
church at $50 o'clock with Rev. J. w.
Bulger in charge. Burial will be made
in Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23

Timothy Keafe.
Timothy Keafe was born August Is.
1S4s in Queenstown, Ireland and died
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Mary e. Carpenter.

WARY e. NdTPCNtST.
The funeral of Mrs Mary E. Carpen-
tor was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the residence, 219 East
Maple avenue, conducted by Rev. J..
H. Cudlipp of the First M. E. church.
The members of the D. A. r. attended
in a body. Interment was made In
the Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23

The funeral of Claude Chase was
held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home Of his sister, Mrs. Ed
ward Stellar, 119 North Benton street,
conducted by Rev. E. w. F. Holler.
The Fifty-fourth regiment band, of
which Mr.. Chase was a member, at
tended the services in a body. The
pail bearers were Henry Schrader,
Clarence Brown, William Smith,
George Payne, l.. D. Anthony and M.
K. Tullis.~
Interment was made in the Ottum'
wa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Mrs. Mary Ann Van Dorm.

away at her home 344 South Davis
street Sunday afternoon at o'clock. at
the age Of "a years. She is survived by
Albert and Charles EalSins, Of Ottumwa
and Mrs. Emma Gibson Of Seattle,
Washington.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
morning at o'clock from the residence
and at 10 o'clock from the Ormanville
church Interment will be made in the
OrmanVille cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-23
Cornelius G. Lawrence.

VOINSTIUS " GN"1 STI0Ss
The funeral Of Cornelius G. Law
renee was held Sunday afternoon al
2 o'clock from the residence, 2022
Bertha street, and at 2:30 from the
May Street chapel. The pail bearers
were Gilbert Donaldson, William
Kiester, Elmer Carr, Melvin Mitchell,
Harry Allison and Wilburn Hicks.
Interment was made in the Shaul
cemetery.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-09

Holder, sup't of Standard Steel Car
Co., was assassinated because of pro-
allies sympathies, officials sought an
Austrian workman Holder had dis
charged.
New York.-A mother paid 80
cents admission to movie theater for
herself and children. Fire broke
out and it took men to move them,
mother demanding ''her moneys
worth"
White Plains, N. Y.-2oo mourners,
many of them school children, at
tended funeral of Truck, dog mascot
of local fire department who died of
pneumonia.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-09
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Springfield, lII.-Dr. II. j. HaiseI-
den, Chicago physician who allowed
Bollinger baby to die without per-
forming operation, will be cited to
appear before State Board of Health
to show cause why license to practice
medicine in Illinois should not be re-
yoked, according to Sec'y Drake of
State Board of Health.
Rome.-Pope Benedict conferred
red hats on Cardinals Tonti, Gusmini,
Caglero and Mistrangelo, created
cardinals at private consistory Mon
day.
HoIbrook, Mass.-SkulIs and cross
bones, blackhand and hearts adorn
the bedroom of Levi r. Reed, neigh
Dor testified during contest of Reeds
will.
Allentown, Pa. = 25o-pound bear,
slightly wounded, chased Jacob
George, champion oarsman of Lee
high valley, half mile before it was
shot by fellow hunters who heard
Georges call for help.
St. Louis.-Mrs. Anna ShriVer had
black hair. She wanted auburn. She
dyed her hair, then she died. Lead
poisoning, said coroner.
ST. Louis.-Sam'I Edward ScoWn,
So, who had been searching 20 years
nls rather, will share in sire's
$4,000, probate court ruled.
GAINESVILLE, Wis.-Germany will be
asked to pay indemnity of $50, 600 for
life of DR.. E. F. Woods Of GAINESVILLE,
killed when Arabic was summarized.
Washington. - Eliseo Arredondo,
former Carranza agent in U. S., has
been appointed Mexican ambassa-
dor to this country.
Observation-Disclosures government
has granted American request that
no more American transatlantic line
vessels be seized, pending action OF
prize court in cases of Hooking, Gen.
ess and Kankakee.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-09
DAILY NEWS SUES TO COLLECT
PRICE OF ADS.

The Daily News isn't going to let
any of its money slip through its
hands. So when Marcus & Nemper-
er, North Side furniture house, didn't
fork over what the Daily. News
thought it had coming Vic Lawson
filed suit.
The bill in the circuit court says
that on Feb. 9, the News carried 420
lines of display ads. and on Feb. rs,
284 lines. This was to be paid for
at a rate of 40 cents line, the bills
says. ~ ...-,.
On the total of 1921. SO due. Marcus
& Remperer paid only $50, the Daily
News says. So the paper is asking
for 5000.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-09
LABOR OFFICIALS PROTEST
KRUETGEN AS POSTMASTER

Officials of the Illinois and Chicago
labor declarations yesterday protested
by kilograms to Postmaster General
Burleson against the appointment of
Ernest Kruetgen as postmaster of
Chicago.
Labor leaders say this would be
considered a direct slap IN the face
of organized labor of Hin
Opposition to Kruetgen's appoint
ment comes because of his vote on
the Loeb rule while he was a member
Of the school board. He voted for the
rule four times. Kruetgen is Harm
sons pick for the job.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
Nav. Of e..m.n.

SpeC1dl 10 1lINSS-IhSPboAiSsAH.
Beaman, March 9.-Mrs. Crookshank
was called to lola. Kan. yesterday by
the serious illness of her brother, Mr..
Rube Miller. Mr.. Miller will be re-
membered by many Of the old settlers
of this community. Mr.. d. d. Sinms
accompanied his mother.
Thomas Nerwitz has secured a posi-
ton with George Hitchcock and will
learn the harness and, hardware bust
ness. .t
Word received yesterday from Glad
brook announced the death of Mrs.
Maggie Benson, wife of Walter Benson.
She had been in poor health for long
time. Her maiden name was Margaret
Slesser and she was born and reared
near Reinbeck. She was married to
Mr.. Benson thirty-e eight years ago.
Two daughters with the husband sur
yive her. 500!
> At the school eelction held, Monday
Messrs. f. NJ. Myers. George Hitchcock
and d. B. Simms. the latter to succeed
himself, were elected by handsome
majorities, in recognition of their un-
firing efforts to promote the consoli-
dation of schools at this place, which
was lost by tie vote. Some of the
citizens in the country are urging the
town people to circulate another petit
ton calling for another election. which
will undoubtedly be done in few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
FIFTY MEETINGS, CONDUCTED
BY COLLEGE MEN IN WRIGHT
COUNTY THIS WEEK.
OBJECT OF MEETINGS
TO INCREASE CROPS
Demonstrations of Smut Treatment to
Be Made Feature of Gatherings
Suggestions on Tanning and Grading
Seed Bed, Preparing Seed Bed and
Seeding Early.
,ecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Belmond. March 9-Wright county,
thru it's county agent, l.. .. Wise, has
arranged for ten oats experts from
Iowa State College to hold fifty meet
ings in the county, March II and 10.
At these meetings smut treatment
demonstration will be given; also a
number of suggestions on tanning and
grading the seed, preparing the seed
bed and seeding early. These men
come to the county to help increase the
oats crop.
Friday March IL.
Wall Lake township-10 a. m, Z. n.
Littletie!d; . p m, Ernest Schroeder;
1:30 p. M, Wall Lake church.
Boone township-10 a. M. Earnest
Crofts: p. M, John sSiemons; 1880 p.
M, Luni school house.
Liberty township-10 a. M, T. A.
Knight; p. m. Charles Schupulls;
7:3O p. m. Throl school house.
Troy township-10 a. m, j. Y. Nc
Cormick; p. m, O. A. Strycker; 1880
p. M, Troy church.
Vernon township-10 a. M. j. w.
Strain; p. M, German church; 1880
p. m. Vernon church.
Lincoln townshsp-10 al M. E. Z.
Paul; p. m Charles Nelson; 1880
p. M. Lincoln church.
Lake township-10 a. m. Perry
Hoyt: p. m, -------: 1870 p. m,
Breckenridge school house.
Norway township-10 a. M. NJ. f.
Evans; > D. m, Wess McCarty; I:3O
p. m, Holm school house.
Eagle Grove township-9:3 a. m,
Goldfeld high school: = p. m, S. d.
Kennedy; 80 p. m, Evergreen school
house.
Pleasant and Belmond-10 a. m, p.
m, and 1870 p. m.
Saturday, March IS.
DAYTON township-10 4. M, j. G..
Peterson; p. M. Clarion.
Eagle Grove township 10 a. M,
Davil Olson; p. m, Eagle Grove.
Blain township--10 a. NJ, Eli Apple
by: p m, Irving Knox.
Woodstock township-10 a. m, Elmer
Hoxie, 2 p. m, Woodstock.
Troy township-10 a. M, Steve Will
cox.
Grant township-10 a. m, Cornelia;
] p. M, Renwick; . p. m, Goldtleld.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
EXPECT 1000 AT MEETING.
Attendance at Buttermakers CONVEX
ton Unusually Large.

Attendance at Buttermakers SohVeh-
ton Unusually Large.
Special to Times Republican,.
Mason City March 9.-The national
convention of creamery buttermakers
opened here this morning. 1t is be-
lieved the attendance will reach 1000
before the convention closes. This af-
ternoon a special train on the NJ. q ST.
L.. from Minneapolis, brought about
500 buttermakers and representatives
of commission houses to the conven-
ton Two special cars were reserved
for commission men from the Twin
Cities
Exhibits numbering 729 have been
entered in the competition for the state
banner for the highest scoring butter.
These exhibits have all been scored
BY the judges during the past week and
announcement of prize winners will be
made tomorrow The butter Is on eX-
hibit and fills one building which has
been reserved for the purpose. Strong
competition between Iowa and Min
nesota for the banner this year
brought an unusually large number of
butter exhibits.
The sessions of the convention which
opened this morning are held in the
new armory building. The program Is
made up of addresses by prominen,
buttermakers, most of which are of a
technical nature. The convention
closes Thursday afternoon.