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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
STARBUCK IS OUT
OF CUSTODY NOW

Iowa City, Aug. 23.-Arthur Star.
buck, son of DR.. e. D. Starbuck, pro.
fessor Of philosophy at Iowa univer,
sity, has been released from the GUS
tody Of Chief of Police John w. Miller
and turned over to County Attorney
e. B. Wilson, who will have charge OF
future Investigations of the Country
club case.
If the county attorney wishes to
bring the mysterious robberies at the
club before the grand jury, this will be
done next month. Chief Miller al
leges that Starbuck has confessed to
the theft of a gold watch, and two
hauls OF $40 each lost by prominent
members of the club.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
CANTRIl.

Mrs. Fred Moore and son Jessie re-
turned to their home in Keokuk Sat
urday.
The union Sunday school picnic held
at Moore's Bluff Thursday was de-
cided success and much credit is due
the superintendents, Chas. Vale of the
NJ e. Sunday school and Lee Cunning
ham Of the Christian Sunday school
The day was an ideal one for the oc-
casion and at an early hour cars load
ed with happy children and well filled
dinner baskets were on their way to
the grounds A number Of contests were
staged, among them a ball game be-
tween the married men and the single
men, the score being tie. Another at
traction was the balloon ascension. The
entire day was a happy one enjoyed
alike by old and young.
Mrs. G. A. Theme and Ruth and
Florence are visiting relatives in Keo-
kuk
I. c. Jones and family of Des Moines
spent the week end at the DR.. w. A
Jones home.
Mrs. Sara Moore returned to Milton
Saturday.
School will begin Sept. 4. More non
resident pupils will be in Cantril this
year than ever before. Superintendent
Vale made Cantril school last year a
decided Improvement over what it had
ever been before. The fine new school
building is now we'll equipped. Domestic
science and manual training will be
given special attention this year. The
teachers selected are Superintendent
Charles Vale; assistants in high school,
Fremont Henrichson and Lora Pierce:
Henrietta Chalfont, 7th and 9Th grade;
Ruth Allendar. 5th and 9Th; Mary Can
nady, Sd and 4th; Mary Creath, prim-
airy.
Lebanon band was in Cantril Satur-
day boosting the Epworth league pic
mic there for Aug. "a.
Mrs. VIM. Miller returned Saturday
from st. Joseph's hospital at Keokuk
Louise Noben of Mt. Sterling was in
Cantrl Friday.
Frank Solver left Tuesday with 40
head Of hogs for the state fair at Des
Moines. From there he will go to Lin
coin, Nebr.. Topeka, Kansas Oklahoma
City and then back to Omaha; from
there to Atlanta. Ca, and three other
state fairs in the south. He had fifteen
Hampshire hogs at Burlington Tri-
State fair and won thirteen frsts.
John Saar, S. H. Bennett and w. II
Harryman were visitors at the county
farm Friday.
Rode Polling, a young man living
south of Cantril was seriously hurt by
threshing machine Friday and is in a
critical condition.
Glenn Grant Of Fairfield was in town
the first Of the week in the interest OF
Iowa Wesleyan.
Flossie Powell Of Centerville is Wis
iting relatives here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
LIQUOR CRUSADE
ON AT MUSCATINE

Muscatine, Aug. %. twenty-five
were arrested and it was expected that
more would be taken in crusade
against bootleggers in Muscatine. The
raids were conducted by three state
agents, James Risdon, of Cedar Rapids
James W. Terrill, of Mt. Ayr, and G
Brunson, of Algona, and Davenport
detective giving the name of A. M
Green.
An immense quantity of beer and
whiskey fell into the hands Of the
raiders. The raids were conducted
without the knowledge Of the police
department or sheriff's office.
More arrests are to follow, it is
believed, as "A warrants were issued.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
RACES FEATURE
FAIR At ALBA
OAKLAND DARE DEVIL AND JEN.
ME MORRIS WIN; EXHIBITS
GOOD THIS YEAR.

Abba, Aug. %. The annual Mon.
roe country fair opened here Tuesday
with large crowd in attendance. The
racing was the feature of the days
program while the exhibits In art and
live stock are very good this year. A
balloon ascension and parachute drop
was staged and ferris wheel and
merry-gO-round are among the enter
tainments offered.
In the races Oakland Dare Devil
took first money three straight times
and In the running race Jennie Morris
finished first easily. Following Is the
program for Thursday:
2:18 Pace-Purse $3.50.
Dan Gamelion, Porter Bros.
Jack c., b. g., Colwell & Antrum, At.
lantic, Iowa.
Tommy Rex, bl. g., Ben Morrison, Al
bia; Iowa.
Nancy Davis, 6. m, N. R. Eye, Ollie,
Iowa
J. H. Bottger, b. s., J. H. Bottser,
Ollie, Iowa.
Babe McGee, b. M, J. H. Bottger, o.
lie, Iowa.
The Pugilist, br. g., H. Coon & Co.,
Abba, Iowa.
Emily Earl, b. M, F. Strickland, AL.
bia Iowa.
Champblack, br. g., F. A. Grimes,
Amarillo, Texas.
Prince Albert, b. g., Sam Virgins,
Amarillo, Texas.
The William, b. g.. Ruth Wood, Hell.
ena Mont
Red Clipper, BIB. g., R. R. Chandler,
Kress, Texas.
Oakwood Dare Devil, b. g., e. w.
Miller, Springfield, Mo.
1924 1rot-Purse $3.50.
Danelle, b. g., Larkin Bros, Win
field, Iowa.
Fritizie Laveron, b. M. r. D. Baker,
Winfield, Iowa.
Opie Dildock, b. s., 3. Strickland,
Melrose, Iowa.
Charley Friend, b. g., E. w. Binga-
man, Osceola, Iowa.
Black Silk, bl. M, M. Mc1nery,
Agency, Iowa.
J. I. w. A., bl. h.. J. w. Anderson,
Des Moines.
Nellia Merriman, b. M, Hanson
Smith, Des Moines, Iowa.
Kopokane, 6. g., Joe Obreicht, Har-
Ian, Iowa.
Sumner Jay, b. h., H. Wood, Amar-
lilo, Texas.
Florence Onslow, &. M, Ruth Wood,
Helena, Mont.
Joe Bailey, b. h., John Jamison,
Amarillo, Texas.
The Substance, b. M, Joe McLaugh-
lin. Marshalltown, Iowa.
Native King II, CHI. h., Joe McLaugh-
lin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Miss Trotie, b. M, E. D. Hodgins,
Sioux Falls, s. D.
Free for All Pace, Purse $500.
]. w. Wilkinson, br. &, L. e. Eding-
ton, Sedalia, Mo.
Lawyer Swift, bl. g., E. w. Hunts
berry, Winfield, Iowa.
Little Geo.. b. g., G. E. Brent Smith
line, III.
Bell W., b. M, E. P. Harris, Chicago.
Baron Lack, b. g., e. Berry, Abba,
Iowa.
Prince verton, bl. M, E. e. Schmidt,
Chicago.
Major Ong, b. g.. Ed Cartin, Deb
orah.
Sam. b. g., Ambrose Johnson, Gran.
ger, Mo.
Running race, one-half mile dash,
purse SIS. This Is the greatest field
of horses ever entered in the county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24

we did. The mess halls of Co.'s e, d
and L were lying fiat and the head.
quarters of the officers had been con-
verified from very pretty quarters to
| small lake. A number of the com
mands were forced to find quarters in
the city of Brownsville. The first bat
talon of the second Iowa infantry
staged pep" parade In the city dur
ing the storm. They gave yell for
the city and then let the town people
know that they were from Iowa.
The first Iowa was in fairly good
condition after the storm except for
two or three companies in the middle
Of the regiment. The land is lower
at this point and they were forced to
hall blown over.
All during the storm it kept the men
in the squads busy keeping the can.
vas from visiting elsewhere. The
stakes were driven as far down in
mother earth as possible and boards
were nailed down on the skirt of the
tent to the board floor to keep the
wind from making balloon out of the
only covering between us and the sky.
This yell was heard many times:
Hold her boys, she's going!" All
would make dash for the tent on the
side against the gale to try and keep
the canvas with us while longer.
After hours of struggle trying to keep
our home the boys became some
what tired of the job and everyone
seemed to feel the same way about
the task, giving vent to their weari
ness by saying, well, If she's going,
we should worry, let 'er co. They
calmly gathered together on the squad
| chest and sang parodies on Uncle
Sammy" and many other songs.
You should have seen the boys after
they had packed all their equipment,
and personal belongings, making ready
to leave for the city Of Brownsville
The army pack mule had small pack
compared to that Of the boys.
A few Of the boys engaged in mud
fight during the storm, clad in the
regulation army underwear.
Late this afternoon everything was
going along good and 50 far the boys
are not enrolled with the sick.
I0Q. TdTkcT cuu dluc UTdV6u the
storm to see the condition of the Iowa
boys. He was seen riding through the
camp in the very worst of the storm.
Gen. Parker is in command Of the
southern division of the U. S. army.
He visited the camp again this morn
ing to see the condition after the
storm. -+.
At one time during the day only a
little stake held Captain Schamp's
| home" from the mud and water. All
! during the storm the captain was busy
trying to keep everything together as
much as possible. After the storm was
over he went from tent to tent issu-
ing orders and feeding the BRIDES
| quinine, the value of which was prov
en- today when sick call sounded.
The Y. M. c., A. building quartered
a large number of the soldiers during
the storm.
The beds are being made ready for
the night and all hope for a good
nights rest. 1885,,
~ Yours,
Corp. Phil Binks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
WEST LIBERTY FAIR on.

West Liberty, Aug. 23.-The annual
fair opened here under auspices the
most favorable in the history Of the
local association. The entries exceed
ed expectations. Especially is this
true of the live stock exhibits. Be-
cause of the unusual number Of entries
1t has been found necessary to erect
temporary sheds to shelter the animals
on exhibition.
The race program will open tomor-
row. The number of horses entered
in this event are more numerous than
in other years and some spectacular
harness events are anticipated.
A special feature of the fair this
year will be the night entertainment
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
PROBATION WORTHLESS.

Sweetland, Aug. 23-When c. Bry-
ant returned to his home near Sweet
land, after an absence of month and
a half, he found the place had been
ransacked by thieves. The rear door
had been broken open, indicating the
manner in which entrance had been
gained. A set of heavy express har-
ness with nickleplated mountings was
the only loot taken.
Incensed by the robbery Bryant
today offered a reward of SIS for the
apprehension Of the thieves. He has
no suspicious or clues which would
prove important in running down the
robbers.
Before Bryant left his home in July
he took especial precaution to see that
every window and door was securely
fastened, The screen Of the door
which was forced had been nailed shut
from the outside.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
LONG SENTENCE
FOR TWO CRIMES

Marshalltown, Aug. 23.-Robert ].
Williams aged % years, was sentenc-
ed to life imprisonment in district
court here for the murder of Mrs.
Matilda c. Steward, the house
keeper for Wendell P Foote, near Dill
lon, on the night Of July 20.
In addition to the life term Judge
Cummins imposed sentence of thirty
years upon the prisoner for the at.
tempted murder of Foote at the same
time. Williams made a confession OF
both crimes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
TEACHERS BEGIN
THREE DAYS WORK

Fifteen teachers, who have had
their special twelve weeks norma,
training work this summer, are begin.
ming a three days examination TODAY
at the county superintendent Office
at the court house. Their work is to
continue through Thursday and Fri.
day. The different subjects, arran Pod
by the state department, are siven
during the period.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
BED STAT WEAPON
THAT CAUSED DEATH

Keosauqua, Aug % &C. J. Anderson
died Monday night as the result Of a
blow on the head with a bed slat in
the hands Of Chas. Cassidy. Cassidy
lived on a farm about four miles north
west of Mt. Sterling. The farm was
owned by Anderson. It seems the
two men had disagreements short
time ago. Mr.. Anderson had served
notice on Mr.. Cassidy to vacate. Mon.
day he was moving and Anderson was
there A dispute arose, hot words
following, in which Mr.. Cassidy
struck Mr.. Anderson over the head
Physicians were hastily summoned but
Mr.. Anderson passed away at II
o'clock Monday night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
FIND SNAKE HAS
SWALLOWED EGG

.McGregor, Aug. 23.-Mrs. Walter
Davies, who lives on a farm near Nc.
Gregor had been suspicious for a
week that some agent other than her.
self was gathering eggs from the nests
in the chicken coop. She heard com
motion among the poultry and on hur
rying to the hen house found large
blacksnake curled up in the nest.
She called her husban and he killed
it, On picking it up he noticed lump
in the snakes body which felt hard to
the touch. Curious as to what II
might be he cut the snake open, when
out rolled a nice large white china
nest egg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
INCREASED TAX
IS NOW ON BOOKS

All the increases on personal prop
critics have been made by the Office
force Of the county auditor and az
soon as the board of supervisors
meets to make the county levies they
will begin putting the taxes on the
books. This work is being done un.
usually early and with the executive
councils new percentage all figured
and noted the way Is clear toward a
quick finish Of the other work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24

was a great sufferer from liver,
kidney and heart trouble. My limbs
were swollen and could scarcely do
any work Doctored with several diff
ferent doctors, including Rochester
doctors and received no benefit. fln-
ally consulted DR.. Shallenberger, the
Chicago specialist, and he cured me.
To any one suffering with trouble like
mine, could highly recommend him.
Mrs. Geo. Boerenz, Little Cedar Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24

would never speak to him again II ne
bot a electric fan to keep the girl that
works for him COOL"
This item concerns the champion
"cusser" Of the town: "--
got stuck in the mud by the church
but he couldent Gus because he was to
near the church"
Note this example Of business tact:
1--WE know an item about Harry White
but he said if we put it In the News
he wouldn't Buy our paper So we
can't"
Here Is sample ad:
1.-THE No. 1 Store.
Run by Jim Joe and Peat
Jim does the buying
Peat does the ceiling
Joe does the work.
That is a good place to buy Grocer
les, Hardware, chicken feed, chung
gum, garden tools and sassafras.
Trade here. Jim's wife she needs a
pair of new shoes"
Editorial Comment.
Their paper Is not limited to mat
tiers of local concern only. Note this
editorial comment on the Mexican sit
uation: There was some mexicans
in Fairfield talking shooting Ameri'
cans fast as he wood ducks in a
scouting gallery a U. S. soldier knock
ed him scenceless. We are glad OF
It,"
Just now the partnership Of these
two young Horace Greeleys has been
dissolved because they "couldent get
along" Roger is now sole owner, edi'
tor, compositor, printers devil and
newsboy. Complications have arisen
over the ONCE for, while the land on
which it stands belongs to Edwin, the
boards belong to Roger.
Declare Dividend.
These boys are both vigorous, fun.
loving youngsters, and that they
should at their age have temporary
disagreements is not to be wondered
at Last vacation, too, they dissolved
partnership for a time and declared
dividend of IS cents.
The paper is published only during
the summer vacations and with
the opening up Of school In Septembe-,
the mothers Of these embryo editors
will no doubt heave sigh Of relief, for
press day always sees the distribution
of about as much ink OH faces, hands
and clothes as on the single column
sheet of the Brighton News itself.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
.TRI WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS,

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postofice to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postomce
70 which they desire 1t changed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-24
BRIGHTON BOYS
EDIT NEWSPAPE
TEN YEAR OLD YOUNGSTERS
THERE DO ALL THEIR OWN
WORK ON IT.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Down on
! Skunk river In Brighton, the birth
place Of the late Frank B. Tracy, for
merly editor of the Boston Transcript,
: live two young journalists who give
promise of following in the illustrious
Tracy's footsteps.
The boys are Roger Heacock and
Edwin Wanerus, each 10 years old,
and they edit the Brighton News, a
single column weekly, printed on both
sides. Their equipment consists of
a helLbox and an old fashioned proof
press and they recently built back
yard "ofice" of their own.
Roger Is the son of the late G. G..
Heacock, for thirty years editor Of
the Brighton Enterprise, and the
young brother Of Gail Heacock. the
present Enterprise editor. Edwin is
the son of G.. M. Wanerus, one of the
business men of Brighton.
Start a Year Ago.
These two young editors started IN
the business a year ago during the
summer vacation when 9 years old.
They sold their paper for penny per
copy and charged a cent an inch for
advertisements. So original were
their methods Of journalism and so
fearless and daring their stories
| that the News became the sensation
of the town and on press day, Thurs
day, the town began to laugh expect
antly long before the editors, who are
their own newsboys, began to cry
their paper upon the streets.
Proof reading and spelling have no
horrors for Wanerus & Heacock edi-
torially as the following quips will
show. For various reasons, war CEN
sorship tactics have been employed IN
the quotations which follow. For in
stance, here's an item from the So
ciety news: - IS beau
came Sunday l bet she will get him to
marry her pretty quick everybody
look OUT
All the News All the Time.
Here's another from the same de-
partment: "--'s ant May sub
scribed for the Brighton News. She
don't look like him, she not bald
Here are some sample business To-
Gals: There was woman came In
for pencil and he gave her cigar"
"-- --- says HIS WIG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
JOHNSTON
 ENJOYS CHRISTMAS
 AT TEXPENSE OF FEDS
Former Baron Signed Con- tract for Two Years With Feds-Property
 of Sinclair

Chattanooga, January 4.-(Special.) Jimmy Johnston, who as a member of the Birmingham Barons some three years ago set up a new Southern league record for stolen bases, enjoyed this year the most pleasing Christmas of his life-the Federal league played the part of Santa Claus.
 Jimmy, you will remember, played last season at Oakland. He was farmed out there by the Cubs who promised to give him another tryout in 1916 They failed to recall him, however, and furthermore Oakland attempted to cut his salary.
 The local boy refused to sign con- tract at the reduced figures. Nay, even more, he jumped to the Feds and signed an iron-bound two-year contract at a bigger figure than he ever received from organized ball.
 Friends of Doc Johnstons brother thought that he had made a mistake and advised him not to play with the Feds, but instead to sign with Brooklyn. Ebbetts was hot on his trail and made a trip to Atlanta to get him in line. Jimmy held conference with friends here and was on the verge of signing a Dodger contract at less money than his Federal parchment called for when peace was declared and his contract with the Gill more circuit honored by organized ball, As a result Jimmy gets quite nice Christmas present.
 Jimmy received letter from President Gilmore of the Feds yesterday assuring him that all Federal league contracts would be honored by organized ball. He stated that his had been turned over to Sinclair for disposition. So if Brooklyn wants Jimmy the Dodgers will have to pay him the amount his Federal league contract calls for and reimburse Oak land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
SALE OF BROWNS
 ID BALL COMPLETED
Fielder Jones to Manage Team-Hedges Says He
 Is Glad to Quit Game

St. Louis, January 1.-The sale of the Ball and other stockholders of the St. Louis Federal league club was com pleted tonight, it was announced by at torneys for MT. Ball. The consummation of this deal was provided for in the tives of organized baseball and of the Federal league, which was signed at Cincinnati about two weeks ago.
 The price for the Browns was $525, 900. This sum was paid by Phil Ball, James w. Garneau and Otto Stifel for 800 shares of stock in the ball club and the Dodier Realty company, the owner of the local American League park and grandstands.
 Robert Lee Hedges, president of the old Browns, held a controlling interest in both the ball club and the realty company.
 Ball will be president of the new Browns: Stifel and Garneau first and sec ond vice presidents, respectively; l.. B. Van Weist, secretary, and s. L.. SwartZ, counsel. These five men also comprise the new board of directors of the club.
 Fielder Jones, manager of the local Fed erals, becomes manager of the new Browns Branch Hickey, former manager of the Browns, will be retained, probably as a scout.
 When the St. Louis American league ranchise, players contracts and deeds to the real estate had been transferred to the new owners, President Hedges or the old Browns said:
 q have retired from baseball and am glad of it. I received my price, and I will get no stiff neck this summer try ing to see whether it will rain on Sun day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-05
EXHIBITION GAMES WITH PHILLIPS ARE CANCELLED BY MACK
Cancellation of Games Will Not Interfere With Sched- ule-Games Cancelled
 By Phillies

Philadelphia, Janaury 4.-The number of games to be played by the Philadel- phia Americans during their spring training trip in the south, was re- duced tonight by the cancellation of all contests with the Philadelphia Nation- als. Connie Mack, manager of the Ath- letics, announced that the Phillies man. agement desired to call off certain of the games and that he had decided not to meet the National league champions at all if the entire schedule could not be carried out.
 The Athletics were to have opened their spring series with the Phillies at St. Petersburg, Fla, March 23. and were to have played seven games with them. the last at Raleigh, N. C., on April '. The cancellation of these games, MT. Mack said, would not interfere with the remainder of the southern schedule as announced yesterday.