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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
NEW HOSPITAL: TO.
Be VERY COMPILE
PRESENT CONGESTION At STATE
UNIVERSITY WILL BE RE-
LiEVED BY ADDITION.

Iowa City, Aug. 26.-(Spe ciaD: A
new isolation hospital is being erected
at the state university of Iowa.
The building will be four story
structure of. brick, measuring SSH
feet by 100 feet, and will cost $4,000.
1t will have a capacity for forty pa
TENTS In addition, there will be ]iv-
ing quarters for the nurses who are on
Isolation duty" Offices for doctors, an
operating room, sterilizing rooms,
kitchens, elevator service and service
rooms. 1t will be modern and COM
plete in every respect. On the south
side is large triple deck sun porch
upon which patents may be wheeled
directly from their rooms.
The erection of this building will re-
lieve somewhat the congestion at the
main university hospital which, with
a capacity for BIT patients, is often
crowded to the limit. At present two
small houses In the hospital block are
being used for isolation purposes. y
Contrary to the usual custom of let
ting buildings out by contract, the new
hospital is being erected by the de-
partment of grounds and buildings un.
der the direction of Supt. J. M. Fisk
and Arthur A. Smith
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
IOWA UNIVERSITY
CLOSES SESSION
THIRTEEN DEGREES ARE CON,
FERRED At END OF FOUR
WEEKS SUMNER SCHOOL.

Iowa City, Aug. 26.-(Special:
Thirteen degrees and certificates were
granted Friday at the close of the four
weeks summer session of the state
university of Iowa. Five received the
degree master of arts, one the degree
master Of sciences, four the degree
bachelor of arts and three the certih-
cate in education. Prof George Thorn.
as White Patrick of the department
of philosophy delivered the address of
the occasion on the subject, Social Re-
Taxation. .. eE-s-
The following received degrees or
certificates:
Master of arts-Glen Ray Arlington,
Lyle, MINI: Early Taylor Housh, Car
roll; Clarence F. Hansen, Iowa City;
George H. Brinegar. Lucas; William
Samuel Miller, Gladbrook, ~
Master of science-Victor August
Hoersch. Davenport.
Bachelor Of arts-Earl Glen Black
stone, Iowa Falls; Donald Alcott Lis
ter, Sibley; Clara M. Travis, Cedar
Rapids; Samuel Tyler, Cottonwood
MINI.
Certificate in Claire Cor
don Applebee, Iowa City; Earl Glen
Blackstone, Iowa Falls; Samuel Tyler,
Cottonwood, Mimi.
The sumper session just closed lie
the largest ever held at the state uni
versity. The total registration, ex.
Guiding those who were registered for
swimming and gymnasium work alone,
was approximately 700. i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
EXPLORING PARTY
WRECKED At START
MILLIONAIRE sPoRreMAk's tx
petition INTO ARCTIC
COMES TO GRIEF.

On Board U. 8. Coast Guard Cutter
McCulloch, Boring Sea, Aug. rs. (vla
wireless to Seattle) The power
schooner Great Bear, carrying the
Arctic expedition headed by John Bov-
den OF Chicago and Capt. Louis Lane
of Seattle, was wrecked on pinnacle
rock in Bering Sea August 10. The
vessel was a total Toss, but the entire
party landed safely on st. Matthews
island where they were found yester-
day by the McCulloch.
The members of the party aboard
the Great Bear were able to land tents
and provisions on st. Mathews island
and lived comfortably fifteen days un-
til the McCulloch, which had been
sent from Nome to search for the YES
sell found them yesterday. Mr.. Borden
and his entire party were taken aboard
the McCulloch which started back to
Nome last night. Ill.,. .u
John Borden, a Chicago capitalist,
sportsman and traveller, with Capt.
Louis Lane of Seattle, was joint own
er of the power schooner Great Bear,
which. including her equipment cost
$4,000. The boat was 1877 feet long,
thirty-two feet beam and had a draft
of fourteen feet and speed OF seven
knots an hour. t,
The Great Bear carried 5000 gallons
of fuel and about $4,000 worth of pro-
visions ar
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
CHARLTON WOMAN !.
NINETY YEARS OLD

Charlton, Aug. 26.-Mrs. Catherine
Maxwell. of this city, celebrated her
ninetieth birthday on Thursday, and
in commenoriation Of the event a fam
lily reunion was held at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. Joe Curtis, all Of
her children, except one, being present.
Aside from Mrs. Curtis and family,
those in attendance were her sons,
Thos. Maxwell and family, of this
city; Monroe Maxwell. wife and three
daughters, of Warrensburg, Mo-; Chas.
Maxwell, wife and daughter, Vera, Of
Indianola; VIM. Maxwell, of Oakland:
her daughter. Mrs. Carl Hannah and
husband and daughter, 1mogene, Of
Oakland; one son, Albert, of Los An
geles, Calf, was unable to be present.
Other relatives In attendance were her
granddaughter. Mrs. Amy Nash and
Mrs. Bert Bruin and son, Max, of Oak
land, and a brother-in-law, Mr. Brooks
Strong. also of Oakland. 1t is need
less to say that the event was thor
oughly enjoyed by all, and host of
friends trust that Mrs. Maxwell will
live to enjoy many more birthdays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
GREEKS AROUSED
OVER INVASION BY .
THE BULCAR|ANS
FACTION THAT FAvORs JOINING
IN WITH ENTENTE GETS UP
DEMONSTRATIONS.

Saloniki, Aug. ga large popular
meeting was held here last night to
protest against the occupation of
Greek territory by Bulgarians. 1t was
followed by a demonstration for veni.
zelos and the singing of the national
hymn. H. -.
The crowd then marched to the
headquarters of Gen. Sarrail, the en-.
tente commander, and sang the Mar.
seillaise. A formal protest against
the Bulgarian occupation was drawn
up and left with the project Of police.
Athens dispatches say the govern
ment Is much concerned about the lib
eral party manifestation which is be-
ing organized for Sunday and threat
ems to hold counter demonstrations of
supporters of the king.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
;ONv|CTS ESCAPE
MISSOURI PRISON
IN THUNDE RST0RM
FOUR DESPERATE MEN, ONE A
MURDERER, SAW THEIR WAY
OUT OF CELLS.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. rs. line
4 most daring escape in years from the
state penitentiary here became known
today when prison officials learned
that four convicts, one Of them serving
"a life term for murder, sawed their
way out of their cells last night and
during severe thunder storm scaled
the prison walls.
Bloodhounds Immediately were put
on the trail The convicts are Will
liam Weber, serving a life term Tor
murder from Jasper county and Tho
mas Finnery, jackson county, Thomas
Mccall, Jasper county and Harry
Morris, Marion county, each serving
ten year sentences for robbery.
Warden McClung has offered re-
ward Of 500 each for their capture:
He said he believed the escape had
been planned weeks in advance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
AIDS GUARANTEED
FAMILY: CLAIMS FEE

Township Clerk H. H. Evans has
filed with County Auditor Fred L. Bis
sell, claim for $2.55 submitted by
Della Jones. of Bear Creek, for ser.
vices rendered the family of John
Richards while quarantined for infan.
tile paralysis. Della Jones, according to
her letter to Mr.. Evans, went to the
grocery store and carried water for
seventeen days, for which he is to
receive fifteen cents a day. Mr.. Rich.
ards young son was stricken with the
child disease. The claim will be
turned over to the board of super.
visors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
FOOTBALL PRACTICE
ON AT CALIFORNIA

Z Berkeley, Cal, Aug. 26.-Football
practice began at the University Of
California Friday, the players of the
Berkeley institution being the first in
the country to don their moleskins in
Droparation for the 1916 campaign.
California is believed to have some
excellent gridiron material this year,
and there will be no end of competent
coaches to whip 1t into shape.
I'M Andy Smith is to continue in charge
Of the team, and among his assistants
will be Bobby Vaughn, his old time
mate at Purdue, and Eddie Mahan, the
former Harvard star.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
WATER LILY BEDS
FOUND NEAR TOWN

McGregor, Aug 26.-The water lily
beds near McGrekor have never
bloomed more profusely than this sum-
mer though it was feared earlier in
the season that the unusual high water
would make. them less beautiful than
usual. Within the last two weeks III.
orally thousands of the lilies have been
gathered within a mile of McGre gor
There are several beds Of the yellow
lilies in this vicinity. They are found
at only few places on the Mississippi
and are said to be Of the same species
as the famous lotus lilies Of the Mia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
ASSEMBLY CLOSED
BY GOOD PROGRAM
FAIRFIELD cHAUTAUQUA A
GREAT SUCCESS; DIRECTORS
ELECTED At MEETING.

Fairfield, Aug. 26.-The thirteenth
annual session of the Fairfield chau-
tauqua assembly closed Thursday
evening and according to the figures
of the various officers in charge there
will be deficit of almost $1,000 this
year Notwithstanding the fact that at
the close of last years assembly the
stockholders voted to increase the
price of season tickets from $3.50 to
50. The reason for the larger part OF
the deficit is thought to be due to the
fact that the programs for this years
assembly were not in the hands of the
people until few days before. the
session opened and the advertising
committees we're unable to make as
wide a campaign as has been formerly
made.
At this years meeting of the stock
holders, which was largely attended, a
real heart to heart talk on conditions
was INDUCED in and the program com.
mittee was ordered to prepare and
have ready to send out the 1917 book
lets and advertising matter at least
two months prior to the opening OF
the assembly. ..
The question of charging admission
to the Sunday programs the same as
for any other day was thoroughly dis
cussed and carried by a close vote
but there is so much feeling against 1t
on the part of some of the directors
that it is greatly doubted whether or
not it will ever be carried out. The
Fairfield chautauqua, since 1t was or
ganized thirteen years ago, has never
charged admission to Sunday pro-
gram, although giving the same high
class talent as on any other day and
for that reason the audiences on Sun
day have always numbered into the
thousands. According to some of the
directors this has been one Of the best
forms of advertising for the assembly.
Directors were elected at the annu-
al meeting as follows: e..
Term expiring in 1919-George w.
Ball, Mrs. Alice Booker, Miss Cora
Ball, DR.. J. Fred Clarke, ]. P. Starr.
Term expiring in 191s-Rev, w. r.
Keesey. ."..
The closing days of the assembly
this year were excellent. DIR. James
Whitcomb Brougher, pastor of the
Great Temple Baptist church in Los
Angeles. who has 50 highly entertain
ed Fairfield people on two former oc'
casions, was greeted by large audi
ence Wednesday afternoon when he
he gave his address, Keys and Key
Holes. Fairfield audiences do not won
der why this wiry little man with such
great big heart has. the largest
church in Los Angeles and why his
every minute is In demand. They
count themselves indeed fortunate to
have heard him three times, when he
has travelled so far to give them a
message.
The Chautauqua Preachers quartet
which furnished the musical part OF
the sessions for the closing two days,
is one of the finest quartets which
ever visited Fairfield and drew large
audiences at each appearance. All
Methodist preachers, three of them
living in Chicago and the fourth in
Cedar Rapids, they find time to bring
entertainment and pleasure to hun
dreds of people who can hear them In
no other way.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
SAFE ROBBERS ARE
AT BLOOMFIELD

Bloomfield, Aug 26.-Some one tried
to break open the safe in the office
at the Alley Bros. lumber yard late
Thursday night or early Friday morn
ing. The knob was off and lying on
the floor when Jack Alley opened up
the office Friday morning. All indi-
cations point to the work of an anna
teur. The marauder entered through
the window lifting out the screen. The
thief evidently was after cash for val
uables were lying around undisturbed.
Drawers were out and everything
about the office room left in a topsy
turvy condition. Reports of this kind
of work come from other places in
Bloomfield the past week. No arrests
have yet been made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
HlTE MAN.

Mrs. John Jeffreys, Mrs. Dave jeff
reys and Mrs. Polly Davis were Abba
callers Tuesday and attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. Samuel Williams.
Jake Wagner has accepted position
with the Maple Coal Co. as timekeeper
and went to his work last Wednesday.
Mrs. Emery Hill and children spent
last week in Tipperary. =
Mr.. and Mrs. George Montgomery Of
Tipperary spent Sunday at the Zim-
norman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phillips have
moved to Jefferson where Mr.. Phillips
has accepted a position as ticket agent
and telegraph operator.
Mrs. Alice Wiggnell and son Russell
of Ottumwa spent several days at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
higgins.
Frank Beerkle left Monday for De.
troit. Mich, where he will resume his
work.
I. ]. Phillips was business caller in
Charlton Tuesday.
Herb darlington made trip here on
Monday from Tipperary
VIM. and James Terrell were called
to Pekin. Ill. .-on account Of the illness
of their mother. They went last Friday
but she had died before they arrived.
Mrs. Terrell was 7s years old and an
old resident Of Monroe county.
Miss Mary Davidson of Charlton is
the guest of Miss Gordy Wilson.
Miss Janet Luke of Des Moines re-
turned to her home here. where she
expects to remain with her parents.
FLOYD Barker came home Tuesday
evening from Des Moines and went on
Wednesday morning to Lamont where
he has accepted position.
Miss Charlotte Hungate left Monday
evening TO meet her sister Mary in
Kansas City. Mo-, who is working in
the interests Of chautauqua work.
reception was held at the John
Kephart home over Sunday in honor OF
his mother who Is visiting at his home
Mrs. Van Wrinkle of Charlton is Wis.
ting her daughter this week Mrs. j
BiCgens.
Prof. D. A. Sawyer and wife return
ed the last Of the week from Orleans
Nebr where they had been spending
the summer with the latter's parents.
NJ ). Eaten of Charlton was visiting
her daughter Mrs. John Ore the pas
week. sit
Nellie kephart and son Maxon were
visiting at the Art Walker home las
Wednesday,
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WOMEN USED TO
ENTICE BUYERS

New York, Aug 26.-District Attor.
ney Swami announced today he had
assigned one of his assistants to make
q special investigation of evidence that
manufacturers here are employing
women to attract buyers who come to
New York from all parts of the coun-
try. The district attorney said he had
unearthed enough facts to convince
him that men who induce women to
meet buyers may be indicted as white
slavers.
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Brownsville, Tex,
Aug. is, 1916,

,
Received your answer to my card
about a week ago. This leaves Co. G
all feeling good. Ottumwa is sure
having some hot weather from what
we read in the papers. We do not
have it near SO hard now as we did
in Des Moines in the way of drilling.
The first call sounds at $50 and we
have ten minutes to get up, dress and
get in line for roll call. Breakfast at
6. They are feeding us good and that
is what counts. At o'clock we start
on one hour hike, getting back at 8
o'clock. Then we have what's called
fatigue, cleaning up the company
street and our tents. There Is an in
spection of quarters every morning.
We go out and drill from $3.50 until
1890 and from then until 1870
O'Clock is an hour school for privates.
At IL o'clock the mess call sounds and
there is no time wasted in getting to
the cook shack. We have nothing to
do until 4:3O and then we drill until
$3.50. The drill is all the same except
on Friday afternoon and Saturday. On
shave. shine up our shoes and get
ready for inspection which comes on
Saturday morning at S o'clock. Every
body is supposed to be on line, neatly
dressed, hat on right, shoes shined,
leggings laced just right and your hat
on straight. If you can do all this and
do it right and have your rifle clean.
then you are all right. But If you
don't it generally means extra detail
and none of the boys are looking for
that Some of them are sent to the
kitchen to help the cooks and you
cannot get a leave from quarters I'M
til you do it right. 49,
When we go to town we are suppos-
ed to get pass but they have not en-
forced that much as yet. We have to
get back at taps, which sounds at 10
o'clock, unless we have pass permit
ting us to be out later. The lights in
all tents are to be out and everybody
quiet at taps. On Sunday we go to
church either at Brownsville or at
camp There is only one thing have
against this country and that is the
water. 1t sure will be nice to get back
to Iowa and get good cold drink of
the medicine they put in it to purify
II ana Is aWIully warm. pel lHe DoyS
who did not appreciate home when
they were there will when they get
back. They won't have to wash
dishes. their clothes and make their
beds like they do here. Sure would
have liked to have been at the picnic
Did you have a good crowd out? Well
this letter is getting 4 little long. VIII,
close for this time, hoping to be in
Ottumwa for Thanksgiving dinner
Respectfully yours,
Carl Criswell,
Co. G.. Third Regiment, |. N. G.
Brownsville, Tex.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
D0UDS FAMILY: !.
HOLDS REUNION
OLDEST MEMBER PRESENT, AUNT
SALLY, AGED NINETY
THREE YEARS.

.Douds-Leando, Aug. 26.-The annual
reunion of the Doud family was held
on the W. F. Doud farm, near town.
Relatives from various sections of the
state were present and after general
,handshaking and renewal of acquain.
tances, the entire party enjoyed an old
fashioned picnic dinner. The after:
noon was featured by short program
and business meeting. At that time
the next years organization was per.
fected and greetings from the ,Doud
family association, of New York, were
read. we ~ ~ ~. ~=
Aunt Sally Doud, of Douds, was the
oldest guest, being ninety.three years
old.
This reunion Is to be held every
year on the old Doud estate, SO it was
decided at the meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
Twenty- Fine Years Ago
- From The Courier Files -
August rs. DIR. Armstrong and lit
tie daughter, Vera, spent Sunday in TT.

August 26. DR. Armstrong and lit
tie daughter, Vera, spent Sunday IN TT,
Madison.
President A. C. Leighton Of the Wap.
clio County Agricultural society, Ed
Daggett and H. w. Merrill left last
night for Independence to attend the
races.
August q. The new 1875 horse
power generator for the Ottumwa Elec-
trio Railway & Steam company arrived
to-day and will be placed In position at
once. This will give a total of 215
horse power against eighty.nine horse
power as formerly and will give the
patrons first class service.
General w. Fl. c. Jaques of Cover
nor Boies' staff was unable to attend
the review of the second regiment at
Davenport today, through press Of
work at home. -
The thoughtful street commissioner
has at last had some Of the rank weeds
on Main street cut.
August %. Miss Emma p Cooper.
one of the first principals of the Adams
school is in the city visiting with DR..
Williams family and host of other
friends. Miss Cooper Is still engaged
in the work for which she is so en-
inently fitted at Topeka, Kan, and
preserves her good looks and nature.
thirty years has been spent
in the most trying of professions,
school teaching. and Is standing proof
that she who wills may wear the years
lightly while in association with the
young. ........ .
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co. REUNION
AT DRAKEVILLE

Bloomfield. Aug. 26.-The thirty
seventh annual reunion OF the Davis
county old settlers and old soldiers
will be held at Drakeville September
1 and 2. Music by the band and big
free attractions by the Starr Colored
Minstrel Co, a merry-go-round, speak
ing. racing and other modes of enter
tainment will be features.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
Company G boys are expected home
from the encampment at Davenport
this evening. nF

company u boys are expeCtcu houlo
from the encampment at Davenport
this evening.
August 20. On account Of the good
offer that Quincy has made the Ottum-
wa club the four games scheduled with
Quincy for next week will be played
on the Quincy grounds. Those will
probably be the last games as the
league will scarcely finish the season.
August 81. The state fair crowd
has commenced to move and this
morning the trains were all crowded
and several of them carried extra
cars. ~
The home of ex-Mayor Epps was
made happy yesterday by the arrival
of boy, stirring republican who will
follow in the footsteps of his illustri.
GUS father.
September l. The society young
people gave an impromptu and very
informal dance at the armory last
evening These elements combined
with the delightful GOODNESS of the at
mosphere made the occasion one Of
exceeding pleasantness.
Pitcher Fred Orelup and Catcher
Magee went west this morning to re-
suscitate. In the meantime we shall
want to hunt up the score cards to
keep track of them.
The census of the fifth ward was
completed last evening and showed q
population of 1900, large increase
over the census of June. 1890.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
VOLGAST BEATEN IN
TEN ROUND BOUT

4 New York, Aug. 26.-Frank G. Gala.
han outfought AID Wolgast Friday in
every round of a ten round bout in
Brooklyn. Callahan forced the fight.
Ing all the way. Wolgast frequently
clinched and covered up. He was near
~ knocked out in the ninth round
when Callahan landed right swing
on the jaw. Wolgast weighed 1884
pounds and Callahan 1924.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
REEe CAUSE on ElRE.

Topeka, Kas., Aug. 26.-The attempt
of Frank Koehler, farmer. to exter-
inmate several swarms of humble bees
resulted in fire which spread over
four neighboring farms late yesterday
and which took $50 farmers to get the
flames under control. The bees had
been bothering Koehler during, hay.
ing. Several stacks OF hay and wheat
were burned before the flames wer
extinguished early today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
FUNERAL is HELD.

Boone, Aug. 26.-The funeral Of Mrs
D. L. Richardson, who passed away
Sunday at Britt, was held Wednesday
in Dodge township. Mrs. Richardson
was an old settler of Boone county.
She was daughter of John Grim and
well known in and about Boone.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
VESSEL INTERNES AGAIN.

New London, Conn. Aug. 26.-The
German steamer Willehad. which was
interned at Boston at the outbreak of
the European war and sailed from
Boston yesterday by way of Cape Cod
canal, arrived here this morning. She
is expected to tie up here for an In
definite period.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
ciRL lNHERITs FORTUNE.

New Orleans, Aug. 26.-Frances
Riley, an 8-year-old Greek girl, awoke
today. to be told she had inherited her
/ grandmother's estate, said be worth
several hundred thousand dollars,
rAeara Athsns, Greece.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29
TROOPER WRITES
TO FRIEND At HOME
CARL cRISWELL IN LETTER TO
e. A. MAINS TELLS OF GUARDS
MEMS DUTIES IN CAMP.

Superintendent e. A. Manns at Nor
rell's packing house is in receipt of the
following letter from Carl Criswell, a
member of Co. G now stationed at
Brownsville, Tex, in which the duties
Of camp life are told: -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-29

Co. G.. Third Regiment, l. N. c.,
Brownsville, Tex.