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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
WALNUT MILLS TO !:
GET NEW PROPERTY.
TABER COMPANIES EQUIPMENT
AT kEOkUk is TAKEN OVER
At ONCE.

Keokuk, July 24.-Announcement
Mills, incorporated. have acquired the
saw mill property Of the Taber Lum-
Der company and will start operating
the plant at once. 1t will be operated
as hard wood plant and logs for the
mill already have been contracted for.
The plant when in full operation
will employ at least sixty-fve men,
it Is said. Many of the former en-
ployes Of the Taber company will be
employed with the new concern and
the opening Of this plant will be of
benefit not only to the west end OF
the city, but to the entire community.
While at first the plant will turn out
only mill run lumber, 1t will be put
in shape to take care of some addi-
tional products such as gun stocks and
the like.
The officers Of the Iowa Walnut
Mills Co., Inc, are Eli Bailey, of Cen
terville, president; T. J. Krkwood, OF
Chillicothe. Mo-, vice president and
superintendent; J. @. Adams, Of Gen.
terville, treasurer, and w. ]. Norris,
of Chilicothe, Mo-, secretary. Mr..
Bailey and Mr.. Adams are expert
epced in the hard wood business, hav-
ing been in the manufacture of mine
timbers. Mr.. Kirkwood, the superin-
tendent of the plant, Is experienced
in his work, and will turn out an ex-
cellent product at this factory.
Walnut will be used In the factory
here and it is safe to say that this
is the largest mill in the United
States cutting this kind Of logs. The
fairs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
MANY STUDENTS
IN PHYSICAL WORK
THOSE ATTENDING SUMNER SEES
SION At STATE UNIVERSITY
LEARN SWIMMING IN POOL.

Iowa City, July 24.-One hundred and
fifty women summer session students
at the State University Of Iowa are reg
istered for work in the department OF
physical education for women.
This number includes many who are
to teach physical training in the high
schools of Iowa next fall as we'll as
number Of teachers, already experience
ed in this kind Of work, who desire ad-
vanced training in the way Of teaching
methods. folk dancing, games and gym
nasium work. Under the supervision OF
the director, Mrs. Alice Wilkinson
Bates, two instructors are devoting
their entire time to instruction In gem
eral gymnasium work, swimming, play
ground games and folk dancing. In the
way Of athletics work is offered in bas'
hockey. Swimming in the womens
gymnasium pool is one of the most
popular courses. the big pool being
crowded with women teachers every
day. Jacobsen, the husky right tackel
on the football squad has been on duty
all summer as life saver" to guard
against accidents.
In the mems gymnasium, swimming
and instruction in athletics has been
even more popular. Director e. G..
Schroeder of the department Of phys
ical training for men states that since
the beginning Of the summer session an
average of 172 men summer session
students have daily used the pool. Most
of the non-swimmers have learned to
swim.
Director Schroeder is conducting a
school for high school coaches who wish
instruction in track work and gym
nastics: while Coach "Morey' Kent
each day conducts a school for foot
ball. baseball and basketball coaches.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
AVERY.

Misses Minnie Story and Winnie Ev
ans have returned from Des Moines
where they have bee nattending sum-
mer school.
W. 8. Appleman spent few days in
Iowa City recently.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
Youngquist, a baby girl. This Is the
first born in the family.
George Moore spent few days In
Hiteman last week.
Ethel Angel was, an Abba visito,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore and son,
George, and Mrs. J. w. Richter will
leave for Omaha this week, going by
auto.
Winnie Evans was an Abba visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. John Moore and son, George
and Mrs. A. J. War; and family
Of Hiteman went to Charttan River
Sunday.
Misses Nellie Gilmore and Edna
Fry of Des Moines are visiting at the
Chef Money and Frank Cook homes
A crowd of relatives enjoyed pic
mic dinner and supper at the Harve
Forsythe home last Sunday. Among
those present were the following anc
their families: Mary Johnson, Harve
Forsythe, John Moore, George Moore
w. o. Appleman, J. W. Richter and A.
J. War;.
Mrs. Story and daughter, Minnie,
spent Sunday at Abba.
Mrs John Meadows and children of
Des Moines, who have been visiting at
the parental Deskin home, have re.
turned home.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Clapp and son,
Robert, of Hoteman spent Sunday at
the Frank Allen home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen and
George Allen motored to Buxton No. Is
Friday evening.
Mrs. Joe Woodruff an son visited rel
atives in Ottumwa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Reeves spent Sun
day with relatives at Abba.
Joe Woodruff Of Texas is here tc
spend the summer with his son, Joe,
and Smith Woodruff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
WARMING TO BAThERS,

Fl. Madison, July 24.-None but ex-
perienced swimmers should battle In
the Mississippi river until the new con-
tour Of the bank has been we'll ex-
plored. The high water this spring
and the ice have 50 changed the bed
of the river that it altogether unsafe
for any but the best swimmers to en-.
ter the water. Where it was shallow
in many places last year, deep holes
have been carved out, while many
holes have been filed in and are now
shallow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
SCIENTISTS PLAN TO
BUILD NEW CHURCH

Fairfield, July "a The First Church
of Christ Scientist of this city is plan
ming to erect church edifice in the
near future which will be a credit to
their organization and a notable addi-
ton to Fairfleld's public buildings.
In furtherance Of their plans they
have purchased the property at 81 E.
Washington street, directly back of the
library building from Mrs. j. A. Spell
man. The consideration was $2,477
and the members of the church are
greatly pleased to have been able to
purchase It clear of debt The present
building on the lot is to be sold and re-
moved by August Is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
PENNY PAPER TO GO,

Washington, D. c., July 24.-Secre-
tary of Commerce William c. Redfield
said in Washington today: THE
1-cent newspaper will be thing of the
past within short time Prices have
increased all along the line on nearly
all commodities and within the last
few months there has been a steady
increase in the price of the materials
entering into the making of news print
paper and an increased demand for
paper. From information which has
reached me, am of the opinion that
advertising rates will have to be in.
creased also, as it appears that the In
creased cost of paper cannot be made
up alone by the increase in the price
of the newspaper"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
GET LIBRARY CONTRACT.

Columbia, Mo-, July "a. - The Mis-.
souri, Store company of Columbia has
been awarded the Missouri state
library contract for the next two
years The contract calls for the sup
plying of books for every high school
and rural school library and amounts
to about 100000. 1t is the first time
the contract was ever awarded to a
Missouri firm. There was one other
bidder A. C. McClurg & Co., of Chi
cago, who had had the contract for
ten years
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
NEAR BEER DRINKS
ARE BEING "SPIKED'

Des Moines, July "a. Prohibition
advocates here today professed to see
the beginning of a state wide crusade
against near beer saloons" in the fu.
ture, as the result of the failure of
local drink parlors to close yesterday,
in compliance with an agreement said
to have been made with the author
tiles.
A delegation Of drys, who called on
the chief of police, is said to have told
the officials that the temperance beer
parlors are a menace. 1t was charged
that a practice of "spiking" the tenn.
perance drink with alcohol or whisky
is becoming prevalent.
An Investigation has been started.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
LONG.VIGIL MADE
BY MOTHER ENDED

Waverly, July "a. - A mothers
long vigil over her son came to an
end when Wallis A. Terry died at the
age of As years. Never during that
time, excepting on two occasions, was
his mother away from him. Once she
was taken to Cedar Rapids to receive
medical treatment and was absent
several days, and the other time she
was called to the court house to trans
act business and her absence was
only an hours duration. The rest of
those forty-six long years she gave up
to her son, who needed her attention.
When a small child Wallis received
an injury from which he never recov-
cred, in spite of the best medical aid
which could be secured. His mind
became affected and while physically
he grew to manhood, he always re.
manned as child who needed q
mothers care, and her unfaltering de-
.votion kept her with him for nearly
Al
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
HAS MANY FATALITIES.

Waukon, July "a. Eric Thompson
was one OF the first summer viotima
to be overcome by the heat.
Chas. Adams, while haying, had two
sets OF ribs broken, one Of the ribs
puncturing his lung. He missed calcu.
lations in jumping on the hay rack and
fell under the wagon which passed
over his body when the team ran away.
Martin Larsen had three ribs brok-
en- when he upset with load Of hay
One of the ribs punctured his lung.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. r. M. Morrissey, LAG South Elm
street, is visiting in Abba.
Mrs. r. w. Pearson, Of Eldon, was
visitor In the city today.
Miss Hazel Judd, 3O2 South Willard
street. has left for Canyon City, Colo,
for months visit.
Mrs. Marian Smith, sol Hamilton
street, Is visiting at Bunch and brakes
vile.
Miss Lulu Ryder residing on Prairie
avenue, leaves tonight for a visit OF a
week with friends in Des Moines.
Mrs. O. J. Pyle, OF Des Moines, has
returned after making visit IN Des
Moines
Mr. and Mrs. Art Nicholson and fam
ily. sos West Mill street, have gone
to Everest to make their home.
Miss Margaret Sharp, 403 North
Marion street, has gone to Boone to
make visit with friends.
Philip Hoffman, 1872 West Fifth
street. has gone to Des Moines to visit
over the weekend.
DR.. ]. A. Frey, Of Sioux City, has
zone to Des Moines after making a
weeks visit with his daughter, Mrs.
q o. A.Giltner, GAG North Court street.
Mrs. Nora Gillett Of Beaconsfield. is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Wesley
Smith. $40 Hamilton street, enroute
home from Moline, Ill.
Miss Nadine Dingeman. 719 West
Second street leaves this evening for
an over Sunday visit with friends In
6igourney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl McNerney, ITO
East Division street. have returned
from two weeks visit in northern
Iowa and southern Minnesota points.
Mrs. lie Roy Christie and daughters,
Dorothy and Helen, 1918 North Court
street, have gone to Des Moines where
they will visit relatives for ten days.
Misses Dora and Pearl Hendricks,
Of Waterloo and Mrs. F. H. Bienert,
OF LIE Mars, have gone to LIE Mars,
after visiting their mother, Mrs. J. R.
Hendricks, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Garner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Greenleaf Merrill and son Green
leaf. Jr.. and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nc
Nett and son William; leave Sunday
for several weeks visit at Lake Efdora,
Colo.
Rev. M. e. Reusch, 1877 North Will
lard street, has returned after q three
weeks visit at Kalamazoo, Grand
Rapids, Albian and other points In
Michigan. Mrs. Reusch and daughter,
Cecil, will remain a few days longer.
Mrs. v. L. White and two children OF
Las Cruces, N. NJ, have returned to
their home after an extended visit
with Mrs. Whites sister, Mrs. G. O..
Warren, ITS North Ward street. Mrs
White has been here since the Column.
bus, N. NJ, raid.
II Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Starkey and son
Ralph IA North Market street, have
returned from a six weeks tour through
the east. They are entertaining as their
guest Mrs. Ernest r. Smith Of Detroit,
Mich, who Is a niece Of Mrs. Starkey.
J. B. Sax accompanied by Mrs. Sax,
leaves tonight for an extended visit
IN the east. They will meet their
Daughter, Miss Clara, at Chicago, and
Will be joined In the east by their son,
Carol. Mr.. Sax will combine business
With pleasure and make the fall pur-
8chases for his store while in the east,
Joining his family at some Of the sum-
gmer resorts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
kEOkUk SCHOOLS USE $12O,00O

Keokuk, July 24.-It will take $780,
900 to run Keokuk schools next year.
The finance committee Of the board
of education found that this amount
was needed to carry on the citys edu-
cational work and at a meeting of the
board the report Of the nommittee con-
tanning the tax levy was approved
and adopted
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
AWARD DRAINAGE CONTRACTS.

Hampton, July 24.-The board Of
supervisors at recent session, acting
upon drainage matters, awarded the
contracts for construction of five diff
ferent projects and the total amount
authorized to be expended was more
than $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
CATCHES BIG FISH.

Keokuk, July 24.-J. M. Wright, Of
this city, made the biggest fish catch
of the season here so far when he
pulled twenty-five pound catfish out
of the Mississippi river. The catch
is a remarkable one as Mr.. Wright
was using a very light line and a
small hook. The fish measured thirty
five inches in length.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
FIRE All PRISON.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July "a Fire
destroyed big factory building in the
penitentiary, causing loss to the
state estimated at 100000 to $4,000
and to the D. M Oberman Manufactur.
ing Co., $4,000.
The states property was not in.
sured. The Oberman company Is
fully protected. The origin of the fire
has not been ascertained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
TONSIL is TROUBLE.

Traer, July 24.-Henry Johnson, a
farmer living six miles southwest Of
Traer, has been troubled with a bad
eye for several months. He went to
Iowa City three weeks ago for treat
ment One of his tonsils was found
to be decayed. 1t was removed and
the sight is returning to the eye.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
Stafford ACQUITTED.

Kansas City, Mo-, July "a. - A jury
returned verdict of not guilty in the
trial of C. G. Stafford, charged with
embezzling $4,000 from the Mime
sofa Avenue bank Of Kansas City,
Kans. The case had been in the
Wyandotte district court for five
weeks -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
soMNAMBULIsT IS HURT.

Lansing, July 24.--Near Church, Ed
Meyers, a farm hand, who is SOM
nambulist, walked out of second
story window. A sprained wrist was
the only injury he sustained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
Obituary
William n. Gavin,

William Henry Gavin passed away
at the residence of T. ], Gloshine 1887
East Locust street at o'clock Satur.
day evening, death resulting from
Bright's disease The deceased had
been ailing for years, but became sud.
denly i'll Wednesday and gradually
sank until death resulted. Mr.. Gavin
was born in Mt. Pleasant, March 16,
1883 and spent most Of his life as
farmer at Mt. Pleasant. He came to-
Ottumwa in November, 1915 and made
his home with his sister MRS. T. J.
Gloshine. He is survived by his moth
er, Mrs. Ellen Gavin of Mt. Pleasant
and four brothers and two sisters, Mrs.
T. J. Gloshine of this city, Mrs. Charles
Glenteel of Mt, Pleasant, H. T. Gavin
of Ottumwa, j. J. Gavin of West Point,
G. H. Gavin of Fairfield and T. r.
Gavin of Burlington.
The remains were taken to Mt.
Pleasant on Burlington train No. 10
this morning accompanied by R. F.
Moroney. Requiem high mass was
celebrated at st. Alphonsus Catholic
church at 10 o'clock this morning by
Rev. Father John Laughlin. Interment
took place in st. Alphonsus cemetery.
hOWeII Z. scott.
Howell Evans Scott was born in
Philadelphia, March 20, 1865, and
passed away Saturday, July 20, 1915,
at p. M, aged 81 years. He came to
Ottumwa in 1875, receiving his educa-
ton in the Philadelphia. Dubuque
and Ottumwa public schools For a
number Of years he was clerk and
agent Of the Rock Island railroad in
this city prior to 1902 when he was
forced to give up business on account
of failing health. He was charter
member of Company G, of the Iowa
national guard and was also member
OF the Wapello club. His last illness
lasted about one week. He is survived
by two brothers, Walter J. of Kansas
City and Harry A. Scott, Of Chicago,
and one sister, Mrs. Frank B. Cress.
we'll, III North College street, Ottum'
wa.
The funeral will be held at tho
Cresswell residence Tuesday morning
at 9:3O, conducted by Rev. c. D.
Jacobs of the First Presbyterian
church. Interment will take place in
Ottumwa cemetery. The pail bearers
will be Fred Wilson, Chase Bannister,
George Chapman, Frank Won Schrader,
Ed Tisdale and e. G. LOOMS.
Mrs. Louise Kruger Rose.
Mrs. Louise Kruger Rose died at
1890 p. m. today at the home Of her
sister, Mrs H. Muller, 81 North Mar
ket street, following long illness. She
was 81 years of age and an old resi-
dent of Ottumwa. .
Two sisters, Mrs. Muller and Mrs.
William Star Of Ottumwa, and two
brothers, Carl F.. Kruger of Ottumwa
and J. G. Kruger of Kearney, Neb., sur
vive her.
The announcement Of the funeral
will be made later.
-:O:-
William Fox.
The funeral Of William Fox of Bid
we'll was held Saturday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Father J. w. Bulger
Of st. Patrick's church. Interment
took place near Seymour Mr.. Fox
was injured Thursday afternoon in the
mines at Bidwell and died at a. m.
Friday in the hospital at Abba.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
REAPER GETS GIRLS LEG

Traer, July 24-While James Paus-
tain. six miles west Of Traer, was
testing a reaper his little daughter,
4 years old, stepped in front Of the
cycle while it was running. The big
tendon at the knee was severed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
FALLS DEAD ON HAY,

Milan, Mo-, July "a: William
Tunnel of Roger fell dead while
stacking hay on the farm of Charles
Harding. ...-..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25
.TRI f. WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers Wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postomce
to which they desire 1t changed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-25

The funeral OF William Fox of Bid
we'll was held Saturday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Father J. w. Bulger
Of st. Patrick's church. Interment
took place near Seymour. Mr.. Fox
was injured Thursday afternoon in the
mines at Bidwell and died at a. m.
Friday in the hospital at Abba.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-30
jim, BROWN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY AUG 30 1916
SILVER WEDDING CELEBRATED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stelljes celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary at the
Lutheran school house last Friday
evening in the presence Of large circle
OF their friends and relatives. They
were married in New Ulm just Is years
ago by Rev. Albrecht and have spent all
their married life here. Mr.. Stelljes
was born in Germany in 1868 and his
wife was Miss Margareta Gareis, daugh-
ter of Mrs. M. Carols of this city. Mrs.
Stelljes was born in Pennsylvania.
The celebrants are the parents of eight
children, Lunita, Erich, Waldemar, Ed
win, Otis, Carl, Elvera and Harold, all
of them still at home with their parents.
Rev. Albrecht was the principal
speaker at the anniversary exercises
and there was a program of recitations
and music suitable to the happy occasion.
When the guests departed after a
delightful evening, one and all expressed
their hearty good wishes that they might
all help to celebrate the golden wedding
of this highly respected couple.
The guests from out of town who were
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John Stelljes
of Minneapolis and Mrs. Peter ,Gareis
and daughter Esther.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-30
DIR. DANIELS SAYS FAREWELL

DR.. Daniels whose early life was closely
linked with the early history of Southern
Minnesota was here Monday to pay what
is very likely his last visit to New Ulm,
the scene of much that marked his life
as young physician with interest. He
was stationed at St. Peter before the
Outbreak and often was called to attend
the early settlers when herbs and homely
remedies could not cure their ills. At
the time of the massacre he was one of
the party that came to the rescue of the
besieged settlers here and nearly every
one of the older residents is thoroughly
familiar with the mans name and fame,
tho there are few now living who knew
him personally then. He was, up to
the time of his retirement fifteen years
ago, the oldest practicing physician in
the state OF Minnesota. He is 88 years
old at this time and hardly expects ever
to see Minnesota again. He has been
spending the summer with St. Peter
friends and was in New Ulm earlier
in the season but said Monday he sim
ply could not leave without one more
visit here. His son, Harry Daniels,
County Surveyor of Nicollet, accom-
panied him to New Ulm. He starts
on his return trip to California to day.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-08-30
ANOTHER BENEFIT PICNIC.

There will be a picnic given at Her
mann's Heights Sunday, September
10th for the benefit of the soldiers at
Llano Grande. The funds will be sent
to the commanding officers at the border
and there divided as they feel the situa-
ton demands. It is supposed that a
part of the funds will be returned to
assist soldiers families which are in need.
The committee having the matter in
charge met Monday evening and de-
cided upon the date but little else has
yet been DONE