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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
CLAIMS $4,000 AS
VALUE OF TONSILS

Des Moines, Oct. 16. Although
most people class their tonsils as IL
abilities and pay $25 or more to get
rid of them, one Des Moines man
values pair at $4,000 and is suing
for that amount in district court.
John Dzure is attempting to recover
that amount from DR.. L. M. Scruby
and School Physician R. R. Morden.
He says the doctors removed the tom
sils from his eight year old son. John
without first obtaining parental per-
mission.
Trial of the case is now in progress.
The father says the operation was
performed Oct. 16, 1915. When the
patients mother heard of it, she drop.
ped sick baby on the floor. The in
FAINT died Of shock two days later.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
[NHERITS FORTUNE
WHILE IN PRISON

TT. Madison, Oct. 16.YTo come into
the possession of quarter Of mil
lion dollars while serving time in the
state penitentiary here is the lot OF
Guy Baker, fifteen years for second de-
gree murder in Johnson county. To
further complicate the case Baker has
had to manage his large estate in the
odds and ends moments he has when
not satisfying the terms OF the COM
mitment to the institution. Thus far,
though, he has been successful.
Executive clemency was secured
from the governor end Baker has
made more than one trip to his prop.
erty, usually in the custody of the
deputy warden.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
Infant WInInohan.
FISH STATION IS
DOING GREAT WORK

North McGregor, Oct. 16.-This gov.
eminent fish station is doing some ex-
cellent work this season and exceed.
ing all records in shipping the tiny
fish rescued from the Mississippi
sloughs. The work here is in charge
of Ira B. Clark OF Lacrosse, Wis, who
has crew of experienced men helping
him.
On October 8 car No. I was loaded
with 100 cans in which were 1900 sun
fish, 1850 cat ash, $50 yellow perch
and 5000 black bass. This shipment
went to Chester. The car then return
ed and was reloaded October with
100 cans in which were $50 yellow
perch. $500 cat fish. 1000 sun fish.
$500 black bass. This shipment went
to Galena. III.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
TROUBLE BREWING
ON AMES SECESSION

Ames, Oct. 16.-Innumerable COM
plexities are presenting themselves to
the citizens of Ames, concerning the
severance of the fourth ward from the
main section of the city.
Questions are being raised as to
how the school districts will be affect
ed, az well as other problems dealing
with the supply Of water. gas, sewer
age systems and police and flre pro-
lection.
Residents Of the ward, in which is
located Iowa State college campus and
a large portion Of its property, have
filed petitions in the district court OF
Story county for the separation Of the
district to be taken up in the October
term Of court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
.TN-LAWS" ORDERED
OUT OF THE HOUSE

Sioux City. Oct. ia motherin.
law in the house is frequently cause
Of friction between young married peo-
pie, but to allow the mother of one
and the father of the other to remain
long under the same roof with said
couple is to invite an irreparable
breach, in the opinion Of Foster ID
dings, Sioux City's police Judge.
i Judge Iddings said as much in de-
Gliding the domestic row of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Priest Mrs. Priest had
her husband arrested for slapping his
mother-in-law and pushing her from
the house. The evidence developed
that Priests father also forms a part
Of the household. The court dismissed
Priest with the admonition that the
couple dismiss their relatives II they
hoped to live in peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
TWO LADS IN DUEL
FOR AN IOWA GIRL

Des MONIES, Oct. 16. -Reviving the
custom in vogue when knighthood was
In flower, two boy rivals for the hand
Of an 1S year old Des Moines Girl,
fought duel with knives to decide the
issue.
The joust WAS staged In barn.
Ray Momine, 10 year old, is In the
hospital. His condition 10 serious.
Hugh Marshall, also is, grocery
clerk, will be tried on charge of as
sault with intent to commit great bod
lily injury.
The two young men have been rival
claimants for the hand Of Miss Mary
Nutter for nearly q year. It is said.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
PLAN PROTECTION
AGAINST ICE FLOEs

IT. Madison, Oct 16.--Work Of back.
ing up the line Of poles belonging to
the Mississippi River Power Co. and
carrying service wires across the Mis-
sissippi just east of the Santa Fe toll
bridge, has been completed by the
Schafer Construction Co. for protec-
ton against the heavy ice foes this
winter and next spring. Several
barges Of rock are being towed up the
river from the Schaefer company's
quarries and banked around the poles
in order to strengthen the resistance
against the currents. Without such
support it is doubtful whether this
line would be able to Withstand the
heavy forces operating against It.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
FREAKISH BETS ARE
MADE ON ELECTION

Waterloo, Oct. ia show worth
seeing will take place on the main bus.
mess thoroughfare the day after cleo
ton, as the result Of freak bet.
B. F. Swisher, an attorney, republi.
can. in the event Of Wilson's reelec.
ton. will roll marble with tooth.
pick from Fourth and Commercial
streets to the Russell-Lamson hotel, a
distance Of block.
If Hughes is elected NJ. J. Morgan,
a clothier. will propel wheel barrow,
with Mr.. Swisher as passenger, from
Fourth and Commercial street to the
First National bank, distance Of four
blocks.
It is said more wagers are being
made on president and governor than
ever before
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
MUST APPEAR IN
COURT HE COVETED

Des Moines, Oct. 16. j. B. Bush,
negro attorney, who got big vote for
municipal Judge last spring was ar
raigned in the court he had hoped to
preside over on a charge of obtaining
money by false pretenses.
jeff Nowling. negro, says he paid
lalsh $3.50 to get permission to remar-
ry within year after being divorced.
Nowling remarked, thinking it was all
right, and then the law got him.
Nowling and Attorney Rush will be
tried on the same day, Oct. Is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
STEVER LOSS IS
NEAR $4,000
BIG BARN, NOT INSURED, BURNED
TO GROUND; SEVERAL AUTO
lists HURT.

Fairfield, Oct ia large barn or
the Solomon Stever homestead two
miles west of Fairfield, was destroyed
by fire early Sunday morning and the
structure and contents are total loss
as Mr.. Stever carried no insurance
whatever. The fire, which Is believed
to have been Of incendiary origin, waa
discovered about IL o'clock by two
neighboring young men who were re
turning from Fairfield where they had
spent the evening with friends.
The building was known as the larg
70x160 feet and had only recently been
reroofed and repaired. Five hundred
tons of hay, several hundred bushels
of oats and small grain, a valuable
horse, a mare and colt, three head OF
hogs, three buggies and large amount
of farm machinery formed the con
tents of the barn.
Hundreds of automobiles from all
over the county rushed to the scene
and it is said that fully two thousand
people left their beds and went to the
fire. A conservative estimate of the
loss places it at $4,000, while others
are sure that the loss will equal $685.
900.
Several automobile 4accidents occur.
red as a direct result of the fire and
there are several people in Fairfield
now, suffering more or less and thank
full that they escaped with their lives.
Harry I. Ball, Charles F. Ball and
Byron Neibert started for the Stever
home as soon as the alarm reached
Fairfield. When only a short distance
west of the city the automobile turned
turtle and all were thrown out. Harry
I. Ball was picked up unconscious and
was rushed to the Jefferson County
hospital where after some time he re-
gained consciousness and Sunday
morning was able to proceed to the
scene of the fire. Charles F.. Ball sus.
tanned numerous bad bruises and cuts
while Byron Neibert suffered broken
arm.
John Krumboltz and two daughters
started for the IRE in their car and
on their way took B. r. Black, q neigh
Dor. When about a mile and half
from this city the car collided with a
horse and the occupants were thrown
out. Miss Edna Krumboltz was cut
severely on the head and otherwise
bruised and it was feared f. time
was seriously injured but on Sunday
was reported as getting along nicely.
Mr.. Krumboltz and his other daugh-
ter and also Mr.. Black were madly
shaken up and bruised.
Sunday morning Mr.. Morrell Of OF
tumwa drove out to view the fire and
afterward was coming to Fairfield and
when near the John B. Stever homo
ran into buggy in which were Mrs.
Perrin Reed and two little daughters,
who were coming to Fairfield to Sun.
day school. The buggy was greatly
damaged but no one was injured. Mr..
Morrell stopped and paid Mrs. Reed
and children every attention and saw
that they secured another buggy with
which to proceed to Fairfield.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
MISSOURI MOTOR
MEN ARE ON TOUR

Chillicothe, Mo-. Oct. 16-The Mis-
souri, Motor association, a new organi-
xation In the state by NJ. " Carroll and
e. c. Kelley of Sedalia, officers of the
association. are visiting every town
and city in the state where there are
automobile clubs and ask that these
cubs aflliate with the state organiza-
ton. These two men will probably
come to Chillicothe some time next
week and consult with the officers Of
the local automobile club.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
& PUBLIC RECEPTION
ON GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mrs. and Mrs. A. b. Phelps Of Far
son extend the following invitation to
friends here and in the county: "A
public reception in honor of their gold
enlsor fiftieth wedding anniversary
will be held Wednesday, October IS,
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Phelps In Farson, the hours being
! from o'clock until 4. Refreshments
will be served and 1t is requested that
40 gifts be presented. All relatives
and friends are cordially invited
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
ECONOMISTS WILL
MEET AT GRINNELL

Grinnell, Oct. 49, rGrinnell has been
chosen as the next meeting place OF
the Iowa Association Of Economists
and Schoolgirls. The Grinnell confer
ence will probably be held during the
first week Of October, 1917.
The aim Of the conference is to dis.
cuss public questions as well as teach.
ing problems. and number Of bust
ness men and social workers are in.
terested in the organization. It Is tbs
only association Of its kind in the
United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
FARM is HEART BALM.

Sioux City, Oct. 16.-Miss Margaret
! Morgan, clerk In Waterloo depart.
ment store, has received 800 acre
farm near Anthem from F. J. Muench,
4 former Sioux City and Nebraska real
estate man. In full settlement for the
$4,000 Judgment she obtained against
Muench for refusing to marry her.
Muench is widely known in northern
Iowa and the heart balm case attract
Cd much attention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
FURNISH HOSPITAL.

Ames, Oct 16. Work Of furnisesn
the new Mary Greeley Memorial hos
pital is being pushed as rapidly a:
possible and it Is expected to have tn.
hospital in operation early next month
Twenty-one individuals and organj
cations in the city have asked for tn,
privilege Of furnishing rooms. TIL,
reception room will be fitted ont by III
Amas Nomen's club It . cost Of 500
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
TEACHERS WILL
HAVE WORK SOON

A regular teachers examination will
be given in the county superintend.
ent's office at the court house on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday. October
rs, rs and q. This work will be Civ.
en- for the purpose OF allowing the
teachers a chance to secure certih-
Gates or raise the grades on their old
ones. All teachers using provisional
or third grade certificate are expected
to take the examinations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
HOPE TO AVERT FIGHT.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 16. I'm IN ef.
fort to avert litigation over recently
promulgated standard freight distance
tariffs, attorneys for the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific and the ST. Louis,
were here today to confer with mem
bers of the Arkansas railroad commits.
sion. The two roads last week filed
suit In u, s. district court seeking =
enjoin the commission from enforcing
Its tariffs on lumber, logs, bolts, and
rough rice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
CHINESE STUDENT WINS.

Ames, Oct 16. Pau Sien Chung, a
Chinese student at Iowa State college,
has won place on the debating team
Chinese spoke better English more
dates for places on the team.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
Obituary
Joseph P. Denote.

Joseph Patrick Dene1e, aged IL
years, died at his home, 1928 East Sec.
ond street. Saturday afternoon at 4:1d
O'Clock, following an illness of several
weeks. He was member Of the class
of 1918 O. H. s., but was unable to en-.
ter school this fall owing to his illness.
He was born March Is, 1899, and lived
his entire life in Ottumwa.
-Four sisters and three brothers sur
vive, both parents having preceded
him in death. The survivors are Mrs.
Daniel Gallagher, Misses Josephine,
Catherine and Mary Denefe and John,
Daniel and Edmund Denefe. all of Of
tumwa.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Tuesday morning to the
Sacred Heart church where requiem
mass will be sung by the pastor, Rev.
Father James Foley at 9 o'clock. In.
terment will take place in Calvary
cemetery.
The pallbearers for the Denefe fun.
eral services win be: Glenn Morris,
Leo Sullivan, Andrew Shook, James
McAloon, Charles Glew and Bernard
McInemey.
0eIoris g. spllman.
The funeral of Deloris, Gwendolyn
Spilman, the two year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spilman Of Waiver
ly avenue, was held from the River
view chapel Sunday afternoon ut 1880
o'clock. Interment took place In OF
tumwa cemetery.
los
Francis Ball.
Francis Richard Ball, six months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Ball, 215
North Cherry street, died At the family
home this morning. The funeral will
be held at 10 q. m. Wednesday from
the residence. Interment will take
place in Calvary cemetery.
tot
Els. Corn.
E. S. Corn, colored, died at the
county home north Of the city Sunday
morning at the age of IS years. No
known relatives survive.
He was buried this afternoon in the
county home burial grounds.
Infant WInInehan.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wininghan, 1888 Hayne street,
died this morning and was buried this
afternoon in Garrison Rock cemetery.
-:o:-
Mrs. Doty.
Mrs. ]. Doty, aged SO years, died
Sunday, October IL, 1916 at her home
in Blakesburg. The funeral will be
held Tuesday at p. N. at the Blakes.
burg M. e. church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
JEssuP An MICHIGAN.

Iowa City, Oct. 16.-Dr. w. A. Jes.
sup and DR.. L. w. Dean. dean of the
college Of medicine. s. U. l.. are to
visit the psychopathic hospital Of the
University Of Michigan. at Ann Arbor
during the week-planning kindred
institution herA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
SPEAK IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

SPEAN TN SULLIVAN VOONVV.
Trenton, Mo-, Oct. 16.-E. G. Orr OF
this city will spend the fourth week
Of the month delivering speeches in
Sullivan county in the interest Of the
democratic ticket.
Mr. Orr will make twenty-three
speeches. in that county. Mr.. Orr's
fame as an orator is known over the
entire state and he will be greeted by
large crowds during his tour Of Sulli-
van county.
Platt Hubbell Of Trenton will also
speak in Sullivan county the latter
part OF the same week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
QUILT HAS 5000 RlssoNs.

Ames, Oct. 16. Mrs. Carl Rosen-
field has Just completed a bed quilt
covered with 5000 ribbons her hus.
band has won with Aberdeen Angus
cattle 1T fairA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-17
PEOPLES PULPIT
Do not submit manuscripts
with requests that they be r.
turned II not used. The Courier
will not return them.
Mdon, Iowa.

EIlOOu, lOW0.
Editor Courier - As reader Of The
Courier, want to express my views
as to one of our candidates for mem
Der Of the board Of supervisors:
w. B. Morrison, candidate on the
democratic ticket for Supervisor OF
Wapello county for the year 1917.
was born in Pleasant township, Wap-
clio county and has lived here all OF
his life. He Is successful farmer and
stock raiser, promoter Of temperance
and Christian. He is reliable man
in his home precinct. He was NOM
mated at the primary election. He
has been the president Of the Farmers
Institute at Eldon for several years.
getting first premiums at Ames. OF
tumwa and Eldon as proof for his la
Dor. He likes good roads and is with
the good roads cause from start to fin
ish. He is public spirited and will go
out of his way to do neighbor kind
act He is financier and II elected
will give his constituents something to
be proud Of In the future. He Is self
made man competent and worthy OF
your careful consideration Mr.. Voter
on Nov. Z.
He is township trustee, member
Of the school board and Is held in high
esteem by Washington township citi.
zens.
H. J. Israel,
r. r. d. No. 1 Eldon, Iowa
TNote-The Peoples Pulpit de-
partment Of The Courier cannot be
used for the discussion Of the personal
qualifications or characteristics of in
dividuals. Articles of a political
nature dealing with principles will be
printed, but articles that are simply
one mans personal opinion Of one OF
his acquaintance. whether candi-
date for Office or not, will not be print
ed in this department.
There was. a few days ago, an
article by Mr.. Neill endorsing Mr..
Manro and now Mr. Israel's article is
printed endorsing Mr.. Morrison. No
more articles dealing with local indt.
vidualities will be printed. Editor.
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Semi. WEEKLY COURIER
chANoINe ADDRESS.

subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
The postohice to which the paper has
been sent as we'll as the postomce
to which they desire 1t changed.
The Washington times., 1916-04-14

Mexico 1t is realized that the line of communications ex-
tending to the cavalry detchmentS may be cut leaving
the and horses without supplies in desert country
In that event. the American force might suffer serious
casualties in fighting its way out
Senator Stone, chairman of the Senate Foreign Re-
laons Committee, in conference with Secretary of
State Lansing this morning He said he came to get in
formation as to the situation in Mexico, but found the
Administration had direct reports the fight at Para
OPPOSED TO WITHDRAWAL.
Senator Stone is understood to have acquainted the
Secretary with the sentiment in Congress- which known
to be Overwhelmingly opposed to withdrawing troops
from Mexico. Later Senator Stone was at the White
House.
Secretary Baker said today that the American troops
did not violate the agreement betwee nhe United States
and the Mexican de aco government by passage through
Parra.
The only agreement made with Carranza Baker said,
was that the troops would not occupy Mexican town.
Mr.. Baker had information confirming reports that the
force engaged at Para was led by Maj Frank TompknS.
Major Tompkins led the detachment of cavalry that first
crossed the border after Villas attack Columbus N M
The Washington times., 1916-04-14
Sigma M Elects
Mem Officers
w. w. Smith Becomes Lord
High Chancellor.
OF FRATERNITY. ...

William Wolff Smith was elected lord
hign chancellor OF the Sigma Nu Phi
fraternity by the general term Of the
high court Of chancery. the governing
body OF the national organization at the
National University Law School last
night.
The meeting OF the national officers
took place following initiation cere-
monies Of the Joseph II. choate chapter
of the fraternity.
w. Gilbert Dent was elected first vice
lord high chancellor; J. v. Morgan Nor
gan, second vice lord high chancellor;
j.. jarvis Butler. master OF the rolls;
Raymond II. Berry. master of the ex-
chequer; BENJAMIN Y. Matin, custodian n
OF the seals, and Edward 8. Brashears
grand marshal.
The executive council will Ne guests
at dinner In the Dutch room OF the
National Press Club tomorrow evening
This dinner will be followed by the or.
ganization of the Washington Alumni
Club or the Sigma Nu Phi Justice Sid
dons, OF the District Supreme Court
Corporation Counsel Conrad II. Syme
Congressman Charles Carlln OF Virginia
and other prominent alumni are EXPECT.
ed TO attend.
They will be the guests OF members OF
the Press Club at an illustrated lecture
on The Navy" and later at a buffe'
supper given by the Joseph II. >Choat,
Chapter.
The Washington times., 1916-04-14
BISHOP SEES UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Prelate Speaks at Conference OF
African Branch Of Denomination.

Bishop Earl Cranston. venerable preI-
ate OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
was the chief speaker today before the
Baltimore Annual Conference OF the
African Methodist Episcopal Church.
which convened at the Metropolitan A.
NJ. Z. Church Wednesday.
Bishop Cranston spoke on Organic
Union" He told the delegates that
there was little reh distinction between
any Of the Methodist churches, and pre-
dicted that differences which do exist
eventually will disappear.
The bishop attended the conference al
the invitation OF the Rev. c. II. STEP
teau. pastor OF the Metropolitan Church
Bishop John Hurst. OF Baltimore. and
the Rev. DR.. ]. +. Grimke also ad-
dressed the conference today. Responses
were delivered by DR.. A. L. Gaines and
DR.. ]. n. Ross, both OF Baltimore.
The Rev. Arthur Randall, OF Towson,
Nd, will speak at the educational anni-
vereary celebration, which is tonight q
feature of the conference. The wom-
ans Mite Missionary Society is in SEES
sion this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1916-04-14
FORUM SPONSOR.
CAUSES SENSATION.

Edward J. Ward, one OF the principal
sponsors for the Community Forum
movement In Warrington. today FUR
nished a sensation at the hearing on
the johnson community forum bill by
admitting that he is employed by the
United States bureau Of Education at
a salary Of 81 a year. and that the rest
OF his salary is paid by one other
person"
Attention FIRST was directed to Prof.
Wards status at the Bureau OF Educa-
tion late Wednesday afternoon when he
was asked by Congressman Ragsdale
whether he was Government ofhcial.
lie said he was an employe OF the Bu-
reau of Education.
AT what salaryY' asked the Com
grcssman.
''oh, at 81 a year" replied Prof. Ward.
Everyone attending the hearing
laughed. taking the reply as joke, and
the session adjourned.
Congressman Ragsdale. however,
wrote to the Bureau of Education, and
yesterday introduced a letter from bu-
reau official stating that Prof. Ward
was employed as a specialist for COM
munity organization at salary OF 81
a year,
Today Congressman Lloyd asked Prof.
Ward. Are you employed by any other
persons that the Bureau of Education?''
Yes, by one other" replied Prof.
Ward.
Congressman Ragsdale then stated
Prof. Ward already had told him that
and had said that II he were asked the
questions at the hearing he would not
tell who employed km.
Congressman Lloyd then asked Prof.
Ward who he considered had the right
to direct his services.
To this Prof. Ward answered.: ITO
answer In the language of him who
tried for the first time to learn where
my salary came from. will say who
pays the piper calls the tune"