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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
FARMER CUTS THROAT.

Corning, Aug. 4, IS. H. Preston, a
farmer living near Mount Etna, this
county, attempted suicide by cutting
his throat. He secured razor and
slashed his throat three times. Friends
staunched the flow Of blood until the
arrival Of physicians and 1t Is thought
the patient will recover.
Family difficulties occasioned the
calling the sheriff by members Of Pres.
tons family, ..-s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
BIG HOG SALE IS
HELD IN COUNTRY

Mt. Pleasant, Aug. "A number Of
Henry county farmers attended the
big hog sale held by Messrs. Hanks
and Bishop on the Perry Hanks farm
two miles east of New London. Forty
head of Duroc Jerseys were sold and
the average price realized was $104.
Six spring boars, being little brothers,
averaged 1928 each Hog enthusiasts
from all over southeastern Iowa were
present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
Morris Williams
HORSE MARKET
OPENING AUCTION FRIDAY,
AUGUST II.

On the above date we will hold our
onenine fall auction sale and will have
a fairly good supply Of horses; Ensli.h
ana French war horses will be N
strongest demand. but We can also sell
some lax to 15h hand geldings for use
in the u. 9. army. Right now 10 the
time to work of these small geldinss'
Will also try and have buyers for east
ern horses and for southern mares. IL
YOU have something to sell and can
come in phone or write me AZ once aho
we'll have q buyer out.
NORRIS WIILlAMa,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05

COMPANIONS SEE BOY DROWN.
Hugginsville, Mo-. Aug. 4.-Ernest
Sanders, IL years old, son of Henry
Sanders, a Huggtnsville contractor
was drowned here while number OF
his boy friends looked on. The boys
were swimming in a pond. None OF
the others could swim enough to save
Sanders. a~- RI
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
HIS ASHES INFERRED.

Iowa City, Aug. 4.-George W.
Davis, a pioneer, died in Denver His
ashes were brought to Iowa City by
his brother, e. G. Davis Of Omaha, and
were taken to Middleburg and inter
red. He was a shoemaker of Richmond
for years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
Wanted

WANTED - YOUR OLD CARPETS
70 make into rugs, beautiful and dur.
able rugs from old carpet at reason-
able prices. Write for descriptive
catalogue. Bloomfield Rug Works
Bloomfield, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
Diseases u Wou,sn,

Dt0easss ~ Wonsen.
treat a great many women Hor
their ailments and cure many caaos
whore 1t is said surgical operation 50
the only method. Healing. ooothlna
methods are better in many caaes 49,
radical means.
Catarrh Of nose, throat bruoghaal
troubles treated BIZ methods tha4 ~
move the obstruction from nose -
throat. Diseases Of tho stomach -
bowels cured by electrical massage
and vibration.
Rheumatism 10 treated ~ slesep
thermol baths which start To oaruk
lAtion and eliminates tho cause q -
disease. Il
Varicocele Or fs1se rupture. Thlp
resembles rupture, but II an snlas1s-
ment Of the veins. csnDes pain IA beok
and becomes larger In STANDING OVvP
200 cases cured.
Hydrocele (wstsr IN sack) rsseua-
bles rupture, cured without knife
operation.
Private blood and skin disoasea
cured and patient 90 afflicted should
have the best treatment obtainable.
have besn locstsd In Ottumva
twenty years. Call for further refer.
ence -
Or. J. c. BONHAm'
EIks' Block. ottvmwa. lo~s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
MISSOURI EDITOR DEAD.

s~ MISSOURI EDITOR DEAD.
West Pains, MO-, Aug. Al. c. Ker-
by, editor Of the West Plains Gazette
and one of Missouri's oldest newspa.
per men, died at his home here. He
was IS years old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05
Farm Property For Rent

FOR SALE-FINE EIGHTY. GOOD
Improvements. Near biggest mine IN
state Will accept a town property In
a good town as part payment. Ad-
dress Box 424, Abba, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05

chroats dloeaeee
o. oil ktnde are
trsa%sd ard eur.
Cd BY modern
mseheds. Ries-
trSelty and ~
ehanboai msaas'
ars ussd In many
cures.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-08-05

FOR SALE-A FARM OF 100 ACRES
located within mile Of the street car
line. w. D. Elliott. Office Taylor
Bldg, corner Main and Court SITS,
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Presbyterian Church.

Hard duties cannot be sustained by a transient impulse or the strength of a good resolution. He who is going to discharge his duties as q true Christian or a true citizen will need unfaiing sources of strength, he will need to feed his soul with eternal faith. These necessities are not made of material substances. we cannot secure them hkc going to a gasoline filling station and filling our life. The real enginery of mans life. to run to successful termination, meeting and filling life s hardest duties. must he constantly re charged with Divine energy.
 This can be done every Sunday in the services at Dermott's popular friendly church where the crowds go. Next Sunday. Sunday Bible school at 945. morning service at II. evening service at k Come thou with us and we will do thee good. Pastor.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Fishing Party.

On last Wednesday morning, through the falling mist. we started on our journey to Macon Lake. Our party was composed of Mrs. Campbell as chaperone. Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson. Misses Leona Rayborn and Adelle An ,kerson, and Messrs. l.. Williams and (. M Measel.
 Three days of unequalled enjoyment spent in such pleasant pastimes as fishing, swimming. boat rowing and card playing were in store for the merry party.
 On Thursday evening We were en- tertained with card party at the beautiful new home of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Anders We also enjoyed the company and hospitality of our good "old reliable" friend R. J. Daniels who was with us a goodly portion of the time
 On Saturday morning we returned home with the hope that we might in the near future have the opportunity of another such occasion.
 'One of the bunch
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27

were on Tuesday evening delightfully."- entertained with surprise party. this one being given by Mrs. j. F. De Laney and Misses Ruth and Helen Evans complimentary to Miss Bettie Delaney. The hours were delightfully."- spent in games of various kinds. after which refreshments were served.
 Those present were Misses Ruth and Helen Evans, Bess and Nola Lowe, Mamie Lee and Bessie Mercer. Teelley Parker, Mary Boyet, Josie and Bettle Delaney and Messrs Beryl and Leon ard Evans. Willie Perry. ]. l.. Lothenore tMcGeheel, Louis Boyet and George Adams Crenshaw.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
s Double s Club.

On Wednesday evening of last week Mrs Boyet very delightfully."- enter tained the $ Double < Club with sur prise party given in honor of her daughter Mary. The evening was pleasantly spent in Rock and other games. after which refreshments of cream and cake were served.
 Those present were Misses Teelley Parker. Catherine Wooten CLittle Rock. Pearl Moore. Mamie Lee and Bessie Mercer. Bess and Nola Lowe. Ruth and Helen Evans. Josie and Bet
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
 4

Notice is hereby given that the fol lowing joint resolution, proposing an was passed by the General Assembly at its regular session of 1915. and that the same will be submitted to the cleo tors Of the State at the next general elec ton. to be held Tuesday. November :. 1918. for adoption or rejection.
 Proposed AaeaAaent No. lA
 That the following 10 hereby pro- posed ss hn amendment 10 the Consti- tuition of the State of Arksnsas. which. when agreed 10 by . majority Of hIl members elected to each house and adopted by majority of the electors Of the State voting at the next gen eral election for senators and repre- sentsti,es. shall become part of the Contribution of the Stste of Arkansas.
 Section | The county courts in their respective counties Tn addition To the county tar now allowed to be lev fed shall have power when authorized. as hereinafter prov idrd to levy Rn sn nual tsI not exceeding three ullls on the dollar on all taxable property. which Shs be collected and expended in making and repairing public roaas and bridges in their respective Couuz ties and said couft shall have power after authority Etvsn as her.lnafter provided. to levy a taN not eNeteding three mills on the dollar on Rll tRNs ss3e property for a period Of time not To -Ne"cd thirty Nesrs. to borrow neHtAs Issue bonds. and pledge the revenues
  riod of time. to pay the interest and principal of auN sum or sums so hor- rowed Al bonds issued by aHtEurliN herein given shall hear rate of inter eat not to exceed per cent Der h1pHins All sums SO borrowed shall be used "K clusively in making and repairing the public roads and bridges in the county The annual tax and the taN for period of year. shall not both he levied and be Tn force at the same time Tn any county-the levy of one shall exclude the levy Of the other.
 Before any levy of taIes herein hu- thorf1ed shall be made the question Of levving such tax shall be submitted 10 the ouslined elector. of the county st general or special election called for that pnrpose. at which s majority of the qualified electors voting at tuch an election shall have voted In favor of such levy of taxes
 Approved February I. lSls
 The above resolution was filed In the of,ce of the Secretary of State on Feb ruary 2. 1915.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this leth day of April. lel6
 EARLE W HODGES.
 kseall Secretary of state
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Warning Order.

Before c W. Flowers. Justice ot Peace Bowie Township, Chicot Coun- ty. Ark
 H. F. Courtney Plaintiff W R Sheffield. Defendant B. F. Bush, Receiver. St Lous. Iron Mountain X southern Railway Co.,,
 Garuishee The defendant, w. R. Sheffield. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff H E. Courtney. July s. 1916.
 C. W Flowers. 7-l3-4t. Justice of The Peace
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
w arning Order.

In the Ghancery Court of Chicot
 County Ark. F. |. Remey. Plaintiff
 No 29+7 vs W \. Skipper. et al, Defendants The Defendant. Rosenthal- Sloan Mil linery Co. is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff F. P. Remley.
 Witness my hand and seal of said court this lst day of July, 1916.
 Gaines Merritt. Clerk. J. (. Giilison. Atty. for Pl;f 7-6-4t
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27

tie Delaney. Oddie and Bernice Cour- son, Mary Boyet. MT and Mrs. Hugh Crenshaw, Willie Perry, Beryl Evans, J. L. Lothenore tMcGehee). Leslie Woods. Louis and Bill Boyet, and Ad Johnson
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Odd Fellows

Meet every Friday night. l. o. 0. F. Encampment meets every End and 4th Monday night Rebekahs every Thursday night Visiting members al ways welcome.
 If E E. Evans, N G.
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Eastern Star Chapter.

Dermot; Chapter No 3s7 Q. F. <. meets tn. second Monday in each month. Visiting members are cor dially invited W NJ
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
No. 666

This is prescriptioa prepared especially for MALARIA or ChillS q FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as . tonic the Fever will not return. IL acts on the liver better than Cslomel end does not eripe or sicken. 2Se
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
Surprise Party.

For the second time within week the members of the $ Double < Club
The Dermott news., 1916-07-27
RAILROAD
 WAGES
Shall they be determined by Industrial Warfare or
 Federal Inquiry?
To the American Public:

Do you believe in arbitration or indus trial warfare?
 The train employee on all the railroads arc voting whether they will give their leaders authority to tic up the commerce of the country to enforce their demands for 100 million dollar wage increase.
 The railroads are in the public service your service. This army of employees IS in the public service-your service.
 You pay for rail transportation } billion dollars a year, and A cents out of every dollar from you goes to the employees. On all the Western 1915 of the employees earned these lowest highest and average ei alp shown by the pay rolls
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
GENERAL YOUNG IS
PRESENTED WITH MOUNT

Camp Glenn, Aug. 20.-A magnifi-
cent horse WAS yesterday presented to
General Young by the officers Of the
first North Carolina brigade. Colonel
Rodman of the second infantry, who
was introduced by Colonel S. w. Minor
of the third infantry in behalf of the
officers of the brigade, presented the
animal. The occasion was General
Young's. birthday. General Young in
a grateful and complimentary talk ac-
cepted the mount. After the speech
the band struck up "Dixie,' and the
officers Of the third infantry marched d
up toSbtigade headquarters preceded
bby thesthird infantry band which : fur ::
aished the music for the occasion.
a supply company has been. OF
ganized in the third infantry in ac
0ordaneer with the new defense act.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
WARNING INFANTILE PARALYSIS
EPIDEMIC NEXT SUMMER.

Washington, Aug. 19.-With warn
inu that unless measures are found
for it's suppression, the infantile para
lysis epidemic may advance. next sum-
mer to states not now appreciaby at
fected,, the national conference OF
health officers adjourned after adopt
ing Recommendation for control OF Tn"
n,aqi1e and naming a standing commit
tee TO study its causes.
. sDr. VS.. Rankin, of Raleigh, state
health officer: Of North Carolina, put
Ia .aonk key-wrench into the machinery
If the health authorities called to
Washington for the purpose OF eonsld
ering infantile paralysis and it's treat,
ment when he declared Friday at inc
meeting that therUpitetl States Pubic
Health Service knew absolutely noth
ing about the disease or its genesis ye
it was tr ying to deceive the public 1nt'
believing that it was possessed OF al
essentials necessary to combat the ma
!, lady.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
OF HR. HARPER AT
- .KINSToN; WIFE's AT. CoNETOE
Victims Of Double Tragedy at Weaver
~ Vile Brought Home.

:. Kinston, n. c., Aug. 1s.-The funeral
ef DIR. Henry D.. Harper, the local den
list who suicided at Weavervi1le, near
Asheville, Tuesday afternoon after kill
ing his wife, Mrs. Dora Dawson Har-
per, was held here this afternoon. The
service was not very largely attended
The funeral Of Mrs. Harper was held
at Conetoe, where her father and -hls
family live. DR.. Harper, according to
member of the family, had feared tu-
berculosis, and remarked before 1eav-
ing here several months ago for west
Eern Carolina that he would not die OF
that disease. A medical man in advls
ting him against the use of alcohol
/ had told him that it would make hin
susceptible to consumption, 1t was sale
Fby a near relative: DR.. Harper LEI
no estate worth mentioning:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH
1s WAITING FOR JOHN BOWEN

New. Bern, Aug. -19.-One Thousand
dollars in cash and property valued at
$500 is waiting for John W. Bowen'
whose nucle died in an Arkansas town
few months ago leaving no near rcia-
tiveS.
The money is waiting for Bowen, bat
he cannot be found. The thousand
dollars in cash is from an insurance
nolicy. which tho deceased carried Win
lodge. of the Woodmen OF the W Wofld
and the officers Of the lodge some time
400 wrote Jno. M. Ballard, Newton
asking if he knew where Bowen eoul'
be found.
thinking that the latter should nave
been addressed to New Bern, Mr.. New
ton wrote to the clerk of the sueprio
court. Of Craven county and asked hli
to make inquiries for the man, % Ia
as is known there is no s'"h person
this city. ---s.:5.- -s'ee ,2'-'-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
LITTLE BOY: SUFFERS
A BROKEN JAW-BONE.

A serious accident happened We'd
nesday afternoon at the plant OF the
Askew Lumber Company, when John-
nie.-> the .ive-year old son Of Mr.. >
r. -kskew, was caught in some of the
machinery of the plant and danger
ously wounded. The boy was playing
in the building, and while trying to
shift pulley with his hand, was
cauobt -bv it and hurled into another
pulley, which broke the little fellow $
law. and inflicted other injuries: tie
was found there by his father, and
after calling the local physicians was
carried to Kinston FOR an examlnat1o'
as to internal, injuries. He was
brought back home this morning ar
:, seems to bee getting along very nlcei'
co,~ilcrirc TIE injuries which Wer
suffered.-Greenville Reflector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
CHILD LABOR BILL rs
ACCEPTED BY HOUSE
Passed W:.shout Debate ser Record Vote
-Becos1es Law in Year After
PRESIDENT Resigns.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Without de-
bate or record vote, the child labor Oil
was accepted by the house today with
the senate amendments. 1t Will be
come :; law one year after President
Wilson signs it.
The measure represents the result OF
years of struggle in Congress between
forces, urging the conservation OF chlio
life and those opposing it on many
Grounds chiefly that it was a question
FOR the states and not the federal gov
crnnent.
The law would not have been enact
cd at this session of Congress had not
President Wilson, after the Democratic
caucus decided to eliminate it from
the administration program, VIslte'
tho canital and insisted upon its In
clusion.
As it originally passed the house, tn
measure proposed to bar from 1nte'
state commerce products on wh1c
'Fchild labor actually had been emplo.
cd AS amended by the senate, an
| now perfected, it prohibits shipmer
between the states of all products
> ,anv establishment which emplo.
" child labor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
RUMANIA MAY YET
JOIN THE ALLIES
Reports to This Effect Have Been he-
newed by the Opening Of the
Salonih Offensive.

The opening of the allied offensive
at Saloniki has been the signal ssr
renewed reports that Rumania is at
last about to throw in her lot with the
Entente Allies. These reports are more
circumstantial than before and Ger
man press comments indicate that they
are far from being devoid Of founda-
ton. One Berlin newspaper declares
that Rumania already has joined the
Allies and that plans are being iald
for the march of a Rue''an army
through Rumanian territory. MAYOR
Moraht. the German military critic, alsg
believes that Rumania is negotiating
with Russia and hints at an ultlmatum
at Bucharest from Germany and Aus
tria. :. .-:- .-.,<.
The entry of Rumania. into The :Wa1
on the side of the Entente would mea1
the forging of another link. in th'
chain of foes surrounding the Centra "a.
Powers. The material aid which Ri.
, mania could give. would be Of an i'm
portant character. She has had be
: tween 100000 and 600, 900 troops .,,1a mo
e bilized for nearly a year and her: arm arm
:, is reputed to- be one. Of the best equiI ql!I
d ped and trained in Europe.
V Apart from possible Russian re rei1
s forcement, Rumania would be IN a :p'
f sition to deal powerful blow " at t.dIs Bn
t. saris from, the north IN S. con1unctio &c
" Wit tn the Allies, driye from from the soutn .!
rs s-eIt, has been. generally understoo
e: lat ;, Russia has, been willing. to e co.
: cede the; eproxince. of Bessara ssn bia, =
!. stopafa tion7 of, which, is largely n
j.; manian,, in. return for Ru1maan1an maj >
e. operation in the war. bessara".'
e. s1s, 900, miles square in extent ent> and n;
q. a. population Of 1000, 900 80,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
CHICAGO BELL BOY
GETS INHERITANCE

Chicago, Aug. -=.EraasA-es: fiiffii5 "a q
bell boy at~the Congress hotel, found
The end of the rainbow today and the
not of gold was there with about
$2 900 in it. While. shufiing baggage
this morning Hill received a wire that
his aunt, Mrs. Ben Snow, of Rochester,
N. Y, had died very suddenly, leaving
an estate. of some $10o;eeo,~~ Of Fvhlc
Young Hill was to receive one-ffth
Hill Immediately "gave notice. an
left tonight for Rochester.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
.M11sT RETURN LICENSE
SECURED BY PERI Ukx

: Durham, August. 20-Percy ." al"
son the Young Carrboro man, who re-
centty was arrested upon q charge u
nor :;ary. = and false. pretense, after get.
fine marriage hcenses FOR an eiopmen'
v;+b-Ahaaii, -Ahaaii,s-Helene--H Hughes, daugh'er
Of R. A. Hughes, former superln'eno'
ant taof the Durham H Hosiery$ mall enefe
-. boon let off in the Person county
superior court with the payment o,
costs. However, he was forced 70 fe
turn the licenses Swanson stases III"
bo 10 not disheartened, and VIII
tor marry Miss Hughes az me me- nfs' "
portunity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
.n1o,1pNmENT OF CONGRESS
SET FOB sEPTEMBER On
En- Emergency Eevenue, Army And aen
co;t>4o sral Deficiency Bill NOW
,.~~.r, ,,r'- --,>- T,a yUavt, -. -

washin gton; Aug o'2es--Adieprnmens
Of Congress asw only the pas
,aaeIf 3 90 Iof the emergency revenue 'blil' re.
! nassage ST the army appropriation Dill
with amendments to meet fFesioeA'
wilson 81 veto; ;ecnpaetion of the gen.
eeTaaf defcie1ic:y appropriation" IN easure
and fnar action. ;om az few conference
; EiTeernoor{s, incidaifs'the government snip
Z ats111os-: - o2o;~ -'33;. 3c:
? Senate readers say they would oe
reaasvs-fee'ra raeaaasv fte radiearn next Saturday II inc
House Could be ;pre@aiaea upon 10 ae.
cent cont TIE tiffeeoam oamenaed7rev enare -e1th without
a. fe6t. This cdoes; not, seem lkeiy'
howe however, ana bessdsen's n'sf -sone discus
sion that may .7srise over general de-
ficieney appropriations Congress- prom
ably VIII not be rerdy for the aa-
;ournment gaeel 'sctcre September l
or >. fH p,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-08-22
FIVE NEGROES, TWO WOMEN
AND THREE MEN, LYNCHED

Gainesville, Fla, Aug. 19.-Five ne
groes, three men and two women were
taken from the jail at Newberry, fla.'
early today and hanged by a mob ana
another negro was shot and killed oy
denntv sheriffs near Jonesville, Fla, as
the result of the killing yesterday OF
Constable s. G. Wayne and the shoot
ing of DR.. L. G. Harris by Bo1sey
Long. a negro. The lynched negroes
were accused of aiding Long to escape