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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
LOSES HIS LIFE IN
BIG ICE GORGE
CONTINUED From Page ~ =

The rescue was nearly baked by
death though at the last minute. In
his slide down the rope, Thomas, ex-
hausted. fell and dropped into the Wa
ter. He sunk, but the boy IN the ooat
seized him when he came up ana drag
ged him into the skiff. ...
RonmeI Well Known. ~.
Rommel and his party in company
with the Mahaska county board OF SUI
peryisors, passed through here at >
o'clock Saturday morning on their
way to the river. Fear was felt Tor
the safety of the Gately and Eveland
bridges near Rock Rifle, close to
Given. ....-.
The men began the work OIL
dynamiting the gorge as soon as tney
arrived and kept it up all day until
the time of the accident.
It has put quietus on the work. for
the time being anyway, and there mas
not been much done today. The gorge
is still practically intact and the PROB
lem of loosening it is a serious one.
1T extends for about eight miles up
and down the river, beginning at a
point several miles above here.
Still Hunting Body. ~
Mr.. Romell's body has not yet been
recovered although searchers have
been working to find it since the
drowning He leaves wife and three
children. He was well known IN tnis
part of the state as an active WORK
along engineering lines. ne was
popular in Oskaloosa social circles and
took an active interest in music, being
a member of the X. P. glee club OF. that
city.
Gorge is Immense. -,
The ice gorge is tremendous IN us
scone and the problem of what to dc
With it is a puzzle for the Mahaaka
county supervisors: 1t has frozen 50 70
solid that travel has been possible
over it. There does not seem 10 De
enough water in the channel to carry
away the ice after it has been loosen
cd The bridges near Given are In
great danger and are being closely
!; watched. "..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
.ELDON FAIR WILL
Be HELD EARLIER
ANNUAL EVENT OF BIG FOUR OR
GANIzATlON SCHEDULED FOR
AUGUST TO 4.

The Big Four fair at Eldon will be
held one week earlier than usual this
year, the dates having been fixed for
August l to 4. ... ......
The annual business meeting re-
Gently held there resulted in the cleo
ton Of w. f. Haywood as president.
succeeding DR.. J. A. Jay, who for
years has held the place. The vice
president is new man this year, too,
Will Michael Of Selma having been
chosen for that place.
H. r. Baker of Eldon is to be the
secretary again and J. w. Hall, chair
man of the Wapello county board OF
supervisors, has been chosen as treas
urer. Everything is in fine shape,
financially and otherwise. and all in
dications are for splendid fair this
year. ..4.... ...".
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
GERMANS STATE
PLEDGES ARE o. X,
Continued From Page l.,

Secretary Lansing is understood to
have advised neither of the Teutonlc
dinlomats what the views of the Unit
ed states would be toward the com
munication. =
It was understood that the note
would be brought to the attention OF
president Wilson before night and
that nothing definite regarding !,
would be decided until after it had
been submitted to the cabinet tomor
row.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
COUNTY HOME IS
WORTH $4,000
ANNUAL TOUR OF INSPECTION
AND INVOICE MADE BY AUDI
TOR AND SUPERVISORS.

According to figures compiled by
the county auditor and the board OF
supervisors on their annual tour OF
inspection and invoice of the county
home, made Friday, the place. build
ings and land are worth $119, 200.
The value Of the buildings Is placed
at $4,000 and the land at $4,000. The
other valuations have been placed as
follows:
Live stock and poultry. 5 4,475.0O
and equipment. 3,634.O0
Household furniture and
utensils 1,7O7.10
Provisions and supplies 49,. 2,640.6O
Hay. grain and feed 1888 90
Total .$15, 400 70
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29

Verna Rosencrans Of Elliott, is also a
guest at the Jarboe home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelsey Of Gal
lup, New Mexico, are visiting Mr.. ket
sey's mother, Mrs. E. j. Kelsey, 1112
North Court street, and other rela'
tives in and near Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Notice.

The trustees of Richland township
will meet in Kirkville, Iowa, March Z,
1916 for, the purpose of receiving bids
for road work for ensuing year. All
bids to be in before noon Of above
date. Bidder may appear in person be-.
fore board or send bids by mail to G..
w. Thompson, president, Kirkville, Ia,
or |. S. Miller, clerk, Ottumwa, Iowa,
Route No. s. .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
HUGE CRANE FALLS.

Iowa City, Feb. 26.-The huge crane
that is being used at the new dental
building for the lifting and placing OF
the steel beams and other work, col
lapsed with crash, and fell across the
structure where several men were
working. No one was caught beneath
it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Franklin |. KrideIbauqh.

Franklin I. Kridelbaugh passed away
Sunday evening at 1928 o'clock at his
residence, 319 Church street, at the
age of 70. He was born July 4, 1886,
at Huntsville, Ind, and moved to Clar-
india in 1860. He enlisted in Co. +.
23rd regiment Iowa infantry in 1864.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
and three sons, L. W., of Pueblo. Colo,
A. L., Of Ottumwa. and ]. O., of Kan
sas City, Mo. Also one sister, Mrs. S.
X. Owens of Kansas City, and one
brother, P. Kridelbaugh of Hynes.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
will be conducted by Rev. M. e. Gengc.
Interment will be made in the Shaul
cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
TRI WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the names OF
the postoffioe to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postofice
where they desire It to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Birth Notices

BORN-Saturday February 49,, 1916,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Howard, 412
North Benton street, daughter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
E,E1cHER IS CONFIRM 10.

FIE1CHER IS CCNFTHMEU.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 26.-The
senate Friday confirmed the nom1na-
ton of Henry P Fletcher as ambas-
sador to the government Of Mexico.
The vote was 40 to 16. ~.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
William c. Rahrer.

William C. Rahrer, 915 North Elm
street, passed away at the Ottumwa
hospital Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock, from injuries received from a
fall at the John Morrell & Co. pack
ing plant in the morning at the age
of So. The deceased is survived by
his widow. 1s
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at 1870 o'clock from the
Daggett chapel and at 2 o'clock from
the East End Presbyterian church,
conducted by Rev. G. A. Montanus.
Interment took place in Ottumwa
cemetery The pail bearers were his
fellow workmen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29

Special Notice to Mail
Subscribers
Be sure to give your old
and new address when or
dering change of delivery.
Also specify whether Daily
or Tri-Weekly Courier. This
will avoid any delay.
.. 49,. ...-s 1t
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Obituary
Infant Howars,

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Howard, 412 South Benton street.
passed away at o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon.
Private funeral services were hold
this afternoon at the residence and in
terment took place in Ottumwa GENE
terry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
AnseI Cook.

... Ansel Cook.
The remains of Ansel Cook who
passed away in New York City, early
Friday morning, arrived in the city
Sunday morning.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
dence of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Cook, AIT Church street, and
were conducted by Rev. D. G. Smith
and Rev. Isaac Bussing. Ipterment
took place in Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Edward Winnemore.

Word has been received in the city
by David Higbee of the death Of Ed
ward Winnemore, former conductor
Of the G. M. & st. p, running in pas.
senger service between Ottumwa and
Chillicothe, Mo. At the time of his
death he was working as conductor
between Deer Lodge, Mont and Har-
lowton, Mont .-.
The remains will be taken to Chilli
cothe Tuesday morning and the fu-
neral services will be held at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Hoge, Chillicothe, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-29
Mrs. Hugh Roarty.

The funeral services of Mrs. Hannah
Roarty, wife OF Hugh Roarty, who
passed away at the noon hour Satur'
day at the family residence, 346 Nc
Pherson avenue, were held this morn
ing at $3.50 O'Clock from the residence
and at 9 o'clock from the st. Mary's
church, conducted by Very Rev. F. w.
Hoppmann. Interment took place In
Calvary cemetery. The pail bearers
were Arthur Devlin, Sam Hawks, M.
]. Canny, Charles Koran, James Nc.
Monigle and William Maloney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
GIRLS GIVE RECEPTION
H0N0RING TWO BRIDES

Fifty members OF the Children Of
Mary Sodality attended a reception
given in the Sodahty rooms. Friday
evening. in honor OF the Misses Es-
telle Bauerlein and Isabelle Ernst,
who are brides OF the month.
Games were enjoyed. Contests
were also a feature. An old fash
Toned spelling bee furnished much
merriment In the "chrysanthe-
mum" contest Miss Marie Krone
witter received the favor. Miss
Theresa Kraus was awarded the
door prize.
Miss Bauerlein is 70 be married
TO Herman Miller and Miss Ernst
20 Otto y Klein. The two BRIDES
elect were each presented with a
picture OF the Madonna.
A delicious luncheon was served.
The committee in charge OF the
party was composed of the Misses
Mildred and Frances Herzog. Anna
Bauerlein, Anna Ganser and Clara
Buchheit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
WILSON-MARSHALL
PARADE TONIGHT
Arrangements Completed For
Celebration in Honor of
Democratic Victory.

Preparations are completed for
the great Wilson Marshall celebra-
ton tonight in which everyone is
invited 20 take part The marchers
will begin 10 line up at democratic
headquarters at 1870. and half an
hour later the parade will COM
mence on its peregrinations through
the city Frank Yenn's drum and
bugle corps will lead the procession.
1t has been suggested that each of
the participants bring along a cow
bell or similar instrument Of noise
producing quality. so that the din
will convince the populace that VIII
son and Marshall have both been re-
elected. This will be the last public
notification they will receive.
Any old kind of old costume can
be worn, just as long as il is in
proper keeping with the occasion.
All the girls from the wooden COM
pany and other establishments are
invited 70 take part. 1t is expected
there will be several floats, and the
farmers adjacent TO the city have
promised TO make a good display in
this line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
IRISH REVOLT RELICS
BRING HIGH PRICES
Counterfeits Are Being Turned Out
and Makers Take Down
Big Profits.

DUBLIN, Oct II. - Counterfeit
relics of the Irish revolt are being
sold here in quantity. One of these
is a so-called Irish republican stamp.
There is no such thing. although
Sein Finn ornamental stamps have
been circulating for eight years.
A copy of the declaration of the
Irish republic is valuable, however.
Some hundreds were printed at
Liberty hall on the eve OF the ris-
ing and displayed in the streets
Easter Monday afternoon. Dealers
pay $40 TO $25 apiece for these
declarations.
Copies of the Irish War News. 8"
printed at the general postoffice
here after the rebels had seized il,
also fetch fair prices Only one
number of this newspaper appeared
Curio dealers are also purchasing
arms. belts, clasps, buttons and
badges of the Sein Finn volunteers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

STATE OF INDIANA ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, ssh the st. Joseph Cir
cult Court. September Term, 1916.
Cause No. 17129. Action TO FOreclOse
Mortgage.
The Singer Manufacturing Company.
A Corporation.
VS..
The Michigan Central Railroad Company.
Indiana 4 Michigan Electric Company.
The Lasalle Paper Company,
Frank Z. Nicely.
Elya o. Nicely,
Michigan Air Line Railroad Company,
onion Trust Company OF New York,
New York Trust Company OF the City Of
New York. y. Y.
ern Railroad Company.
Be n known. that the above-named
plaintiff has filed in the office of the
Clerk Of said Court its complaint against
said defendants in the above cause to-
gethel with a proper affidavit that said
defendant. The st. Joseph. South Bend
and Southern Railroad Company. is not
a resident Of the state Of Indiana.
Said defendant is hereby notified that
said cause will stand FOR trial on the
21st day of December, 1916, the same be-
ing the 2Sth day Of the next term Of said
Court to commence at the City OF South
Bend. on the Bird Monday IN November
next, on which day said defendant is re-
quired TO appear u said action.
GEORGE NJ RAAB, Clerk.
Harry Il. WAR, DrummOnd *
Drummond, Attys. for Plaintiff.
2S-4-I1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
ADVERTISE GAME
BY BIG PARADE

Two hundred high school students
paraded through the streets last
night advertising the Mishawaka
high-South Bend high football game,
played this afternoon on the north
side grounds. With horns blowing.
yells and many witty signs and
stunts. the effort 10 advertise were
successful. Several students carried
a long rough box, which carried
the placard South Bends Doom. .
Girls came next with baby buggies,
also representing the visiting eleven.
on the corner of Main and Lincoln
way, the cheer leaders led the
school yells. The parade wendell it's
way TO the north side and back.
A large crowd is expected at today's
game, which starts at three o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
CHE FOUND HIS TONGUE"

Frank Russhut, a Russian. took
one too many drinks of vodka"
Friday night and was "pinched" BY
big Bob" Fitzsimmons.
Saturday morning in court Judge
F'eig asked If he could speak Eng
FISH. He couldn't speak a word. al
though he claimed to have lived
here four years. Judge sent him
back to Jail, but just as Chief Krei-
ter was locking the door. he sud
denly found his tongue and said.
Me talk" Brought back, he said
that he did take a little beer. Judge
Feig fined him 81 and costs and
suspended IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
CHURCH NOTICES.

The First English Lutheran
church announces its services as
follows for Sunday; Sunday school
at $3.50 O'Clock. Worship at 10: as
o'clock, sermon, St John 4:46-54.
Luther league services at p. m.
Worship at Z p. m, sermon psalm
5O:14-15. Rev. Engers, pastor.
st. Peters Evangelical Lutheran
church services. German service at
1880 o'clock. subject The True
Christian Warrior" English SER
vices at a IA, subject The At
fiictions of a Christian" English
Bible hour at 9:45 a. m. Lesson,
Matt Is, 21-3s. English Sunday
school at $50 a. m. Meeting of Wal
Their league Tuesday night has been
announced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
CLASS OBSERVES
ITS ANNIVERSARY

Miss Kate Kern pleasantly enter
tanned the members of tho Berean
Bible class of which Mrs. J. H.
Nettleton is the teacher, at the
Presbyterian manse, Friday evening.
The affair was in honor Of the first
anniversary of the class.
A business session was held dur
Ing which plans were made for a
candy sale 10 be held at the Moth
er Goose" party Tuesday evening.
A social hour followed. Refresh
ments were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
THREE MIRACULOUSLY
ESCAPE BEING KILLED
Train Crashes Into Horse and
Turns Wagon Around
Escape Injury.

Two fifteen year old high school
girls and a grocery delivery boy, II
8 ears old. miraculously escaped be-
ing killed last night about Sis
o'clock at the Spring street crossing
OF the New York Central railway
lines. when a freight train struck
the horse they were driving. carry
ing il 100 feet down the tracks and
turning the wagon half way around.
one Of the girls. Mabel White,
frantically attempted 70 Jump clear
Of the wagon when she realized the
danger and landed but a few inches
from the tracks just far enough
away 10 escape injury. Her com
panions. Helen Doty and George
Coryn chung TO their seats and were
not harmed The horse was in
stantly killed. The shafts were
broken of few feet from the
back board.
According 10 the stories OF the
three, they were travelling north on
Spring ST. in an enclosed wagon.
As they approached the crossing
they saw a switch engine on the
flrst track. When they crossed,
they claimed. the bells were not
ringing and the gates had nOt been
lowered Just as they were near
ing the center Of the track where
the accident occurred the gate on
the north side was lowered. The
warning came too late. Coryn jerked
the horse. by which their lives were
probably saved, and the train
smashed into the animal. They say
that il was only an engine and a
caboose. and that it was travelling
at a high rate OF speed. It did not
stop.
The version OF the railway au-
thorities is that the Waterman. +.
S. Witwer. did not see or hear them
coming. However he started to
lower the gates and rang his warn
ing bells. He said that the wagon
passed under the south gates just
as they were being lowered. AS
they neared the spot where the ac-
cident happened he shouted to
them. but II was too late.
Miss White is in the junior class
at high school and lives at 121 W.
Third St Miss Doty is a member
Of the freshman class and resides
at 529 w. Seventh ST. Coryn lives
at sol W. sixth st. He drives for
the Cannoot and GraveeI grocery
firm on W. Sixth st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
GIRLS HAVE DINNER PARTY.

Girls employed in the lightweight
foot wear department of the Wooden
Co. entertained at a dinner yester-
day noon in the work rooms. Mrs.
Clara Hunt was toast-mistress. Ia
bic decorations were red and yellow
chrysanthemums. Several group
pictures were taken and a social
hour enjoyed. Miss Beulah White of
South Bend was the guest of honor
and in compliment OF the democratic
victory Wilson Special was pre-
scented her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
AV|ATORS WANTED
FOR j. S. SERVICE
Rules For Civilian Flyers For
Reserve Corps Are
Announced.
international News Service :

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. lin pur-
suance OF the plan 10 encourage the
study OF aeronautics by civilians, to
lit them for the reserve corps the
army adjutant generals Office today
published instructions for the or
ganization OF training schools. 1t
also describes the tests civilians
must pass 20 become eligible for
aviation service.
The machines used at civilian
schools must comply with specifica-
tons prescribed for regular army
schools. They are divided into pre-
liminary and advanced types.
The course consists OF two stages.
The first stage includes instruction
and qualification through and TO in
clude the preliminary flying test
This test will be held under the su-
pervision of an officer or agent Of
the aviation section of the signal
corps. The second stage, which is
optional with the school authorities,
will consist OF advanced training
necessary to qualify an aviation
student as a reserve military avia-
tor. An advanced type OF machine
will be used at least during the last
stages of this instruction. The re-
serve military test also will be held
under the supervision of an officer
of the signal corps.
The Flying Tests.
The preliminary flying tests con-
sists of:
First-Three sets of figure Fights
around pylons 1900 feet apart. In
making turns around pylons all
parts Of machine will be kept within
circle whose radius is 500 feet.
Second-Stop motor at a minimum
height Of 800 feet and land. causing
machine TO come 10 rest within $50
feet of a previously DESIGNATED point.
Third-An altitude test consisting
Of rising to a minimum height Of
1 900 feet.
Fourth-Glides with motor throt-
tied. changing direction 80 degrees
to right and left.
The reserve military aviator test
will be as follows:
First-CIimb out of a field 1000
feet square. and attain 500 feet al
titude keeping all parts of machine
within square during climb.
Second-Glides at normal angle,
with motor throttled. Spirals to
right and left. Change of direction
in gliding.
Third-At 1 ,O0G 9eet, cut off motor
and land within 200 feet of a previ-
ously designated point.
Land Over Obstacle.
Fourth-Land over an assumed
obstacle 10 feet high and come TO
rest within 1900 feet of same.
Fifth - Cross-country triangular
fight Of 80 miles. passing over two
previously designated points. Min
imum altitude $500 feet.
Seventh-Fly for 10 minutes at
1000 feet.
Upon the student passing the pre-
liminary test satisfactorily the school
will be paid $500. If the student is
continued under instruction until he
satisfactorily passes the reserve mil
itary aviator test, an additional $500
will be paid.
All candidates will be required to
pass a physical examination, must
weigh less than 100 pounds, must
furnish evidence Of having a college
education and be Of good moral
character.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
VAUDEvILLE AT CENTURY.

a good vaudeville bill will open
an engagement at the Century thea
ter tonight. The bill includes Billy
and Ada White, in harmony sing
ing and eccentric dancing; Maria,
the girl accordianist, and Barry.
Nelson and Barry, the versatile trio.
IL addition TO this program there
will be two goods reels of western
Indian pictures and two good COM
edies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PER
MISSION TO PURCHASE AND
TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF RE

TRANSFER OF LOCATION OF RE
TAIL DEALERS LIQUOR LICENSE.
Notice is hereby given 10 the citizens
OF the City Of South Bend, Portage
Township, St Joseph County, in the
State OF Indiana. that we. the under
SOOS, will apply 70 the Board Of Com
missioners in and for said count, at
their December term, 1916, for permits
sion TO purchase & certain Retail Deal
ers Liquor License heretofore granted
by said Board Of commissioners at their
August term. 1916. TO one Kalman 0r',an
and subsequently transferred 10 one
John MadarasZ. at their October term.
1916; said license being for the sale of
Intoxicating, vinOus. malt and spiritu
Gus liquors in less quantities than i've
gallons at time, with the privilege Of
allowing the same 20 be drunk on the
premises. and for the sale Of cigars.
cigarettes tobacco and Notwithstanding
beverages, and the serving Of lunch %
customers. The place Of business FOR
which said license was originally grant
ed is located at No 1909 Prairie Avenue
South Bend Indiana. Notice is also
ply for permission to change the lOca-
ton Of the said license from the above
premises to the front room. on the
ground floor, OF the twO-story frame
building. situated on Lot No. s IN
KnoblOck's Subdivision Of Bank Out
Lot No. 81. also known as No. 119 South
Walnut Street. in the City. Township.
County and State aforesaid. The dimen-
siOns OF the said room are 10 feet north
and south. and 20 feet east and west.
with entrances from the front and the
rear Of the said building.
JOSEPH SIATkO. JOSEPH SOOS.
Dated Nov. IL, 1915