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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
In Memoriam.

Father Barrett has gone
Crossed over the line
To greet the redeemed
In the church divine.
Another Soldier
Has been called above
To join the ranks
In the land of love.
Weary of life,
His burdens DER,
To be with Jesus
For evermore.
But our hearts are sad
And our eyes grow dim,
When we see the chair
Left vacant by him.
Yes, he in the Christ
Has fallen asleep
To waken in glory
Where none ever weep.
Mrs. Olive Gilmore.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Mems Gospel Team.

The Mems Gospel Team meets at
the Baptist church Friday of this week
at o'clock, dismissing in time for the
entertainment course number. Prof
W. W. Nusbaum, leader. Nuff said.
1t will be good meeting. We hope
to perfect plans for our proposed Pay
cite trip. Forty-four men were out
to the meeting last Friday evening
and we want 100 men this week All
men cordially invited.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Turkeys to Frisco.

Henry Goul this week SHIPPED car
load of Emmett turkeys to San Fran
cisco. Besides, he assisted l.. L.
Miller of Nampa buy another car
load, half of which came from this
section and the other half from the
New Plymouth neighborhood, and
this car was also sent on its way to
Frisco.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Lighting system Completed

The crew of men who had been re-
modelling Emmett's street lighting
system completed their work Satur-
day and left for Huntington. Among
the workmen is Charles Knouse. Dur
ing last summer he was an operator
at the Ok Bow station and will be
transferred to that position when
spring comes again. His wife is en-
oloyed in the Golden Rule store in
POiSe
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

The death of Mr. Womack and Mr..
Barrett leaves only two resident liv-
ing charter members of Fremont Post,
G. A. R. They are John Daily and
George Gardner. The post was or
ganized November 27, 1891, with Ro-
bert Bailey, George Gardner, John
Daily, Alex Womack, Richard Barrett
and A. Miller The last named is now
a resident of Oregon. At one time
its membership numbered 45, and the
post was the third largest in Idaho,
Boise and Lewiston posts exceeding it
in membership. Today only eight
members are enrolled.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Alexander Womack.

Born in Springfield, H., March 26,
1896. Died November 10, 1916, aged
/ 80 wears, s months and "a days. In
1855 he was united in marriage with
Phebe A. Perkins. For 81 years they
journeyed through life together till
death claimed the wife three years
ago. To them were born 10 children,
10 of whom are now living. In 1868
he enlisted in the 45th I'll. infantry
and served until the end of the Civil
War. In 1871 he came to Idaho, and
his wife and children followed him
soon after, arriving in the Payette val
ley exactly As years TO the day OF
his death. He followed his trade OF
blacksmith continuously until about
IA years ago. His first shop was To-
Gated at the stage station at the ford
of the river near the mouth of Willow
creek. Then he moved to Falk, then
to Emmettsville. His first shop here
was located on the site of the house,
lust across the railroad tracks IN
West Emmett, recently sold by Mrs.
Turner to the B.-P. Lumber company.
Then he moved the shop to the corner
now occupied by the Corner Grocery,
then to its present location, where the
business is being continued by his son
William. He was of an inventive turn
of mind and secured patents for sew
eral of his creations, the last one be-
ing a keyless lock, which he perfected
during the last five years.
To his life and services, Rev. S.
Mex. Hunter, who conducted the fun
eral services at the home Tuesday
paid the following tribute:
"In trying TO describe his character,
one word looms so big in my mind as
to overshadow anything else | could
say. That word is upright Upright
in his dealings-upright in his judg-
ments of his fellowmen-upright in
his daily life and actions Those who
knew him best loved him best. Of
his home life one could only say words .
Of praise. He was more than father; /
ne was friend, counsellor and we'll
owed comrade to all his children, and
sad are the hearts that mourn him to-
lay"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
HELPi

The Index will be issued on Wednes-
day next week, instead of Thursday,
in order that the force may enjoy the
Thanksgiving holiday. If correspon-
dents and advertisers will send in
their copy day earlier than usual
the Index boys, as we'll as the old
man, will greatly appreciate the favor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Thankgiyinr Service

The annual union Thanksgiving
service will be held this year in the
Methodist church at 7:30 on Thanks
giving evening, November 30. The
Rev. E. E. Coulter, pastor of the
Disciple church, will preach the SER
mon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

The loss to the garage company is
severe and deep sympathy is ex-
pressed for them on every hand. The
members of the firm are splendid
young business men and deserving of
better luck. With true enterprise they
are already arranging for machines
and will open again for business.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Thanksgiving Day.

The day of good cheer-the day to
spend with ''the folks" Excursion
'ates Nov. 29 and 30th, good returning
o December 4th. Consult Agent
0. S. L. R. r.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

The cash register was saved, but
someone robbed the till while it was
laying in the street.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

So far as known, only one of the
cars was insured. John Mcconnell
carried $1,000 on his Olds.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Attention

am working for the pony, as most
everybody knows. Please get your
votes in for me before December 9.
LUCILLE LARKIN, No. 90
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

Whitman for Plumbing and Tin
work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
COURT LETS GIRL
CO INTO CIRCUS
JUDGE At PERRY DECIDES THAT
IT Is NO WORSE THAN
SOME HOMES.

Perry, March 81. - Judge w. w.
Cardell of the Superior court Of this
city, has decided that the life of cir
Gus performer is not such bad one
when compared to some homes and
has issued an order placing twelve Year
old Edith Smith in charge of her aunt,
Mrs. r. 2. Orion, of Ortonville. The
latter is the wife of the circus man Of
that town and has an active part In
the management of the show.
The parents of the girl were divorc.
ed some time ago and later the mother
married again. The child and the fos-
ter father did not get along very we'll
and the mother sent the child to her
relatives. Later she signed an agree
ment by which the girl was apprentic.
ed to the owners of the Orion show for
term of three years. The child has
a natural aptitude as bareback rider
and acrobat and soon showed that she
would be star performer. After her
training had started, the father of the
girl sought to get her away from the
Ortons and started legal proceedings
here. Because he Is without a home
and because the girl loves her work
and is contented with Mrs. Orion, the
Judge allowed her to remain with the
circus folks. Under the ruling OF the
Judge the girl must spend portion OF
her time in study.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
HAVE TROUBLE IN
GETTING MARRIED

Sioux City, March 21. - "The Way
They Do 1t in Sac County" is the title
of a one-act tragedy enacted in the Of
sfice Of Clerk of Court Johnson.
Deputy Clerk Harold Henderson had
entered the names of 19-year old Mrs.
Daisy Strickland, a grass widow, Of
Lake View, Iowa and Peter Harris
Lambros rs, of Carroll, on the mar
rage license book before he thought to
ask Mrs. Strickland If she had been
divorced within year.
When informed the decree had been
granted less than six months ago, the
deputy told Mrs. Strickland he could
not give a license without special or
der from the trial judge.
Mrs. Mary Robinson, mother of the
bride that would be, told the clerk it
was an outrage, that she had two other
daughters who had remarked in Sac
county short time after being grant
ed divorces.
..In Sac county you can get divorce
one day and be married the next" Mrs.
Robinson said.
Mrs. Strickland made a face at the
deputy as she strobe from the room.
We'll go over on the Nebraska side
and get married." she told him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
BIBLE CLUB HOLDS
BANQUET AT CHURCH

Bloomfield, May 22.-The mems
bible club of the Christian church at
Bloomfield celebrated the fifth ami
versary Of it's organization with de-
lightful banquet and after dinner pro-
gram Tuesday evening. Covers were
laid for LOG members and friends,
numerous guests being present. A
three course dinner was served by the
Ladies' Aid society, the decorations
being carried out effectively with cut
flowers. The principal speaker of the
evening was Rev. G.. L. Lind of Queen
City, Mo-, who conducted revival serv-
ices recently in Bloomfield. John
Kline acted as POSTMASTER, the fol-
lowing responding with clever and in
teresting talks: Rev. G.. E. Purdy, Rev.
Won Hagen. Prof. J. w. Lockhart and
DR.. B. F. Shreve. The class history
was read by DR.. Shreve. Brief talks
were also made by other members of
the class.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
BELkNAP.

Master Hubert Foster is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Orman who was very i'll with
pneumonia, is improving.
Mrs. M. f. Carter of Mt. Pleasant IS
spending few days at the ]. B. Paint
er home.
Rev. and Mrs. Niblack Of F1oris were
guests Tuesday at the T. G.. Cree home.
A number of people from here at
tended the Birth of Nation" In Of
tumwa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. A. Guile and son
Kenneth and Clayton Of Trenton, Mo.
were guests last week at the t. G. Cree
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse McCreery Of
Ottumwa spent Sunday with G. II.
Hughes and daughters.
Mrs A. r. Van De Griff Of Selma
came today for visit at the }. X.
Hart home.
Mrs. j. r. Krusor Of Muscatine Wis
tied a few days last week at the pa
rental J. M. Eberline home.
William Dodd returned home last
week from visit at Red Oak with his
daughter Mrs. G. w. Shull and family.
School closed here Friday with an ex-
cellent program in the afternoon.
Mrs. p T. Martin and baby Of OF
tumwa are guests at the Eli Harbour
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
SEXTET IS READY
TO BATTLE HARD
RED AND WHITE BASKETBALL
TEAM WILL GIVE WASHINGTON
STIFF FIGHT TONIGHT.

The high school girls basketball
team is in the best of condition for it's
battle with the Washington high
school at Fairfield this evening and
the red and white sextet while not
confident is determined to fight until
the last in an effort to bring home the
southeastern championship. A large
number of rooters will leave this even
ing on Burlington No. at 7:15 which
will bring them into Fairfield in time
for the game.
This game will wind up the 1866
basketball season for the local school
and has attracted much interest
Washington has defeated several good
teams In this part of the state and
has claimed the southeastern cham
pionship. The red and white sextet
has lost but one game in four years
and has an equal claim to the honors.
The game will be played in the Fair.
field high school. Washington will be
represented by large number of root
ers as will Ottumwa and the Fairfield
fans are expected to join with the local
forces. v
While the lineup has not been off,
cially announced as yet Misses Brou-
hard and Reed will probably start as
forwards, Miss Cook at jumping cen
ter and Miss Peppers at side center
with Miss Avery and Miss Mcbride
as guards.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
In Memoriam
William D. Morgan.

Dr. William D. Morgan, the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Morgan, was
born May %, 1888, in Ottawa, LaSalle
county, ILL.,, where he lived with his
parents until eighteen years of age,
when they came to Iowa and set
to Des Moines where he was united in
marriage with Saphronia Williams, De-
cember 25, 1861. To this union were
born seven children. six daughters and
one son. The daughters are Matte, Net
tie, Ella, Ida, Minnie, Allie and Julius
Morgan of Des Moines.
In February Of 1882 he was united in
marriage with Miss Alice Knox Of
Chillicothe. They moved to Aurora
county, S. D., and nine children were
born to this union; William Morgan,
Morgan Mrs. Mary Owen, Mrs. Edna
Natke. Jay, Sylvia and Mark Morgan.
He Is also survived by seven grandchil-
dren. They left South Dakota and
moved to Belknap, where they lived
about fifteen years, then coming to Of
tumwa in 1902. where he had since
lived.
Mr.. Morgan graduated from the
medical department Of the Iowa state
ly after enlisted in the Fifteenth Iowa
infantry and was appointed hospital
steward in which capacity he served to
the end of the war. He practiced medi-
cine in Iowa. in and near Des Moines.
During his recent illness Of two
weeks, he was with his daughter Mrs.
Lesley Owen, 405 Ferry street, where
he passed away on Wednesday, March
Is. 1916 at $3.50 a. m.
His death came suddenly. On the day
previous to his taking, he remarked
that he felt better than usual and
walked to the table and enjoyed his
meals. On Wednesday he arose and
walked about the house and sat down.
Truly "in the midst Of life we are in
death; Of whom may we seek for help
but Of thee oh Lord" He was 80 years,
8 months and 29 days old when he was
called.
His two sons William and Ross Nor
gan both Of st. Paul, Mimi, were pres
ent at the time of death.-Contribute
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
WATER WORKS To =.
PROTEST DRAIN
TO STRAlGHTEN
SKUNK RIVER is Meeting
OPPOSITION.

Oskaloosa, March 21.-The proposed
drainage district No. 8 in Mahaska
county for the Strengthening Of Skunk
river has it's advantages and its draw
backs, for those most concerned. 1t
would seem that the drawbacks are
making development more rapidly
than the advantages, but it would
also seems that the Peoples Water
company of Oskaloosa feels aggrieved
to the largest extent. They have filed
claim against the county for dam
ages to the amount OF $3eS,000 for the
removal of the dam from it's present
location in the river The commits
sioners and the appraisers who were
sent out by the county auditor, and
who were appointed by him, reported
no damage to the water company by
the removal of the DAM For the first
time since the proposed drainage ais
trict has been under discussion the
water company went before the ooard
of supervisors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
OPERATOR keeps
WORKERS GOING
THIRD TRICK MAN AT RED OAK
THINKS HE WAS SHOT
CALLS OF HELP.

Red Oak, March 21.-Queer expert
ences which railroad men have keep
them tuned up for almost anything
that may happen, but the employees on
{ the Burlington main line through Iowa
agree that the limit has been reached
and that the third trick operator at
Stanton is the star performer.
T. p. Griffith, who has not been in
this section very long, about o'clock
in the morning startled the tower man,
B. c. Meierotto, in this city, with a
cry: II have been shot in the back.
Help! Help! am all in"
The tower man had had frequent
talks with Griffith through the night
on train orders and other railroad at
fairs and when the cry for aid came
he was naturally alarmed. Repeated
attempts to raise the Stanton othce
failed and then the tower man report
ed the matter to the chief dispatcher
at Creston.
The chief ordered a special train
sent out of Red Oak for Stanton at
once and to take Sheriff Jackson. A.
l.. Burke, special agent, also was rout-
ed out of bed in Creston, and, board
ing a fast train which was given or
ders to stop at Stanton, he, too, started
for the scene of the shooting.
Meanwhile, connection was had with
the public telephone exchange at Stan
ton, a doctor and other help was Sc
cured and sent to the Burlington sta
ton to Griffith's aid and officers were
hustled out to get the murderer. Then
a long silence. 70.
Just os Shor;m Jackson reached the
station and the special, which hao
been made up, was about to pull out
for Stanton, orders came to hold 1T;
it was all mistake. And this was
what had happened:
A doctor had reached the Stanton
station and found Griffith suffering
and almost unconscious from an acute
attack of appendicitis. Griffith told his
story. While sitting at his desk he
felt two sharp pains pass through his
abdomen and heard what he was GER
tain were two shots. He sank down
HELPLESS from the pain and it was IN
this condition that the physician
found him. Griffith never thought to
take a look about to see II he really
had been shot, his state Of mind being
such that he did not think 1T worth
while to do so; he knew he had been
shot and that was all there was to it.
The hour. the utter silence and lone
liness of his situation combined to
lull his senses and produce the re-
markable conditions which set the en-
tire Burlington force on duty from the
Mississippi river to the MISSOURI river
agog with excitement. w..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
kIRKVILLE.

Lou Allender Of Fremont was calling
on friends in Kirkville Monday.
Joe Bclford departed Monday for
Dickinson, N. D.
Mrs. Jim Failyre and son Austin, Mrs.
Chas. Stout and son Howard spent
Monday at the hope of Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Stout.
Miss Emma McNair and Peter Ben
nett Of Eddyville were in Kirkville on
Monday.
Misses Bertha and Margaret Parks
psent Wednesday at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Sinnif. 30.
The home talent play given by the
Royal Neighbors Thursday night was
well attended.
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Thompson, DR..
and Mrs. VIM. Abegg and Miss leila
Pine were in Ottumwa Thursday,
Mrs. Harry Wilds Of La Verne is Wis
iting at the home Of her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Failyre.
Those who were in Ottumwa Satur-
day were Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Sinnif, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Seigrist, Misses Bertha
Parks, Edith Shawver and Gladys
Reed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
In the Religious World
6y WILLIAM T.. ELLIS.

to the new fellowship. They would
find among themselves the men with
natural gifts for leadership. ORGAN
ization was developing both oppor-
tunity and talents The Importance
OF these three months of study of
early church history is apparent
from the simple statement that all
present discussions of religious or
ganization bark back to the forma,
i've period OF TIE apostolic church.
Tho Led Leaders.
l have in mind two religious or
CARNATIONS that have seen develop
from their beginning. Both are M.
tional and interdenominational. They
began at approximately the same time.
One has circled the earth and mum.
bers millions Of members. The other
has never amounted to much even nea,
the place Of its birth. Yet this sec.
ond organization seemed to have Ger.
tain elements Of strength greater than
the other. The whole matter appar-
emily has been one of leadership. The
first was promoted by man of vision
who quickly thought in large units.
and had the gift of enlisting other
people in the same service with him
SELF.
The importance of leadership can
scarcely be over-estimated. We
know that the early church had
great men for her leaders-men
made great not only by their task,
which is phenomenon to all stud
ents of history, but also made great
by special supernatural enduement.
These leaders Of the church were
led men. The control Of the Christ.
ian community by the spirit of God,
Christ's other self, has been the out
standing fact Of the quarters les
son. From the day of Pentecost un-
til the present moment the Christian
church has had the direction and
control Of the mysterious third per-
son Of the Trinity. Without the help
of leadership beyond themselves the
ablest Of Christian learers are made
quate for their task. In things spirit
ual service can be done only by those
who are spiritually guided.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
.EAsTBURN HEADS
SCHOOL BOARD
slcoURNEYs INDEPENDENT DIS
TRICT MEETS AND SELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR.

sigourney, March 21.-The school
board for the Independent district of
Sigourney met Monday afternoon for
the purpose of organizing. D. M. Pat
sterson who was reelected member Of
the board was sworn in an dthen the
board elected DR.. w. w. Eastburn
president of the board for the coming
year. The only other business trans
acted was the election of superin-
tendent. Superintendent George H.
Hilliard who has given eminent salts
faction during the present year was
reelected for term of three years at
q substantial increase Of salary. The
board fixed his salary for the first
year at $1,000 for the second year at
i$1,6 500 and the third year at $1,7O0
which shows that the board highly ap-
.preciates the services of Mr.. Hilliard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
BACK TO BEGINNERS.
The international Sunday School Les
son for March rs. is "Review-The
Great MuItitude."-Rev.7 1917.
(By William T. Ellis.)

The long look is the cure for little
worries. The Apostle Peter described
as blind those who see only that
which is near. Small saints grow In
circumscribed chuRohes, and naturally
fall to strife and unseemliness. Give
horizon and their pettiness Is cured.
This is day to take comprehensive
view Of all things. The war has
brought the whole earth within the
average mans prospective. Now is
the time to read history rather than
ephemeral fiction, and today by APP
pointment Of the lesson committee the
millions of members of the Sunday
schools must sweep the whole extent
of the first generation of the life OF
the Christian church. These quarter
ly reviews deliver all students from
the blight of studying the great truths
of the bible by the verse fragments.
The state of mind of many Christians
who have not got beyond the golden
text stage, is that they Cannot sec
the woods for the trees" nor the truth
for the text
Here we have a vista of the first
generation of the Christian church.
The lessons studied cover a period
that extends to as far after the resur-
rection Of Christ, as Calvary was AZ
ter Christmas. 1t is rather interest
ing to measure these first thirty odd
years. of the church with tho thirty
three years Of Christ. The material
for comparison 10 abundant.
These three decades were the plas-
tic period Of the Christian church.
Then it was taking shape. It's ma
ture and form and manifestations
were being determined practically
for all time The early Christians
were finding themselves, and discov-
ering how their new faith cut them
off from the old life and bound them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-23
APPROPRIATE 81 g..
TO MAINTAIN FERRY

Keokuk, March 21.-The board of
supervisors in session at Fort Madison
has passed resolution appropriating
81 for the maintenance of the ferry
over Skunk river. near Weaver. The
amount represented one-third the sum
needed for the operation of the ferry
for each to this county being small,
the board authorized the payment of
the other two-thirds. -
The Lee county board had recent
ly received request that they pay
one-half of the cost from the Des
Moines county board. AS the city Of
Burlington alone derives the bene-
fits of the ferry, with the advantages
to this county being small, the board
feels as if it is contributing too much
as it is.