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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
CHICKEN THIEVES ACTIVE.

Dubuque. Feb. 2s.-During the past
two weeks the chicken thief here has
lived strenuous life. Coops in all
parts of this city have been raided by
the midnight prowler. And he is i'm
partial in his pursuit, blooded cocks
and boarding house kinds. tough old
hens. all being bait alike for his net,
several poultry fanciers having report
ed the loss Of choice birds. In an eff
fort to check the thief's activity the
Dubuque poultry show will give large
rewards for the capture and conviction
Of the miscreant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
MAN FOUND DEAD
IN CITY WE'LL PIT

Blairstown. Feb. 2S.-Mayor A. j.
Wilson aged 60. was found dead in
the we'll pit of the city water plant by
searchers summoned by his daughter.
who said he had been missing Tor
some hours.
The body was in shallow we'll pit
near the engine and death may have
been caused by heart disease or he
may have been knocked into the we'll
by the engine which he was trying to
start.
Wilson had gone to the city pump
ing station TO start the engine. When
he did not return his daughter went
to the plant and found his coat. Alarm
ed she summoned help and the body
was soon found.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
ORIGINAL Notice.

In the district court of the state oil
Iowa. in and for Wapello county,
March term. 1917.
Stephen II. Overturf and Sarah u
Qverturf. Plaintiffs.
VS. Original Notice.
James keverny and Mrs. James KEY
erney. James Keveney and Mrs
Mrs. r. NJ TAYLOR. Richard NJ. Taylor
ard Mrs. Richard N Taylor, Mary
s Hungerford. widow of Maurice Hun
serford or Morris Hungerford
Thomas Hungerford, Mrs. Thomas
IIurgerford Edgar NJ. Hungerford
AID Mrs. Edgar NJ. H1ngerford, John
Hunserford and Mrs. John Hunger
ford. Catherine Hungerford. E!iza
beth Hungerford. Julia Hungerford,
Hannah .Hungerford and Bridget
Hungerford, their husbands and
wives heirs at Law. executors. admin
istrators, assigns. devisees." legatees,
and the husbands wives. heirs at
law. executors, administrators. as
sigr,s. devisees. legatees of the SAID
defendants and claimants, ana IN
known claimants and unknown de-
PENDANTS and claimants to the nortn-
east que rter (NEL) of the southeast
Quarter SEQ of section two 2),
tornship seyenty-two (12) range
fov~tenn 40. Wapelio county. Iowa,
aaferdants
To James ILeverny and Mrs. James
Keverny. James Keyeney and Mrs
James Kevernev r. NJ TAYLOR and Mrs
r. NJ. Taylor Richard NJ. Taylor ana
Mrs. Richard NJ. Taylor. Mary Hunger
ford widow Of Maurice Hungerford or
Morris Hunserford, Thomas Hunger
ford. Mrs Thomas Hungerford. Edgar
NJ Hungerford and Mrs. Edgar NJ
Hungerford John Hungerford and Mrs.
John Hungerford. Catherine Hunger
ford Elizabeth Hungerford. Julia Hun.
rerford. Hannah Hungerford and
Bridget Hungerford, their husbands
and wives. heirs at law. executors. ad-
ministrat tors. assigns. devisees. lega-
tees. aud the husha IDS. wives. heirs at
law. executors administrators assigns,
devisees lega,ees OF the said defend
ANTS and claiman hts. and unknown
claimants. and unknown defendants
and claimants to the northeast quarter
tNEA) of the southeast quarter (SEA)
Of section two (2), township seventy
two (72). range fourteen 90. Wapeilo
county. Iowa. defendants.
You are hereby notified that the petit
ton Of the plaintiffs in the above en-
titled cause is now on file in the office
of the clerk of the district court OF the
state of Iowa. in and for Wapello coun-
", stating that the plaintiffs are the
absolute and unqualified owners of the
northeast quarter (NEA) of the south
east quarter (SEh) Of section two (2).
township seventy-two CID. range four
teen uD Wapello county, Iowa, and
that they and their prior 3 rantors have
occupied same and have been in pos
session thereof in uninterrupted, peace
able, open notorious and adverse pos
session for more than forty years prior
to the fling Of this petition. but that
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1iDW ELL.

Mrs. Sallie Johnston Of South OF
tumwa and Mrs. Orville Mollison OF
Smith Center. Kans.. visited Wednes-
day at the James Johnston home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Warner visited
recently with relatives in Blakesburg.
Mrs. Elizabeth Willard Of Ottumwa
visited Saturday and Sunday at the
Delmer Garfield home.
Selmon Lewis, Ray Fiske and Miss
Bessie Fisl1e were at the Frank Yenger
home Sunday afternoon to see Earl
Yenger who is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Delmer Garfield is still in ill
health.
Geo Chisman and daughters Misses
Romola and Mabel Chisman visited on
Sunday at the David Grooms and the
Clarence Nye homes near Chillicothe
and Dudley.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnston and
Miss Winnie Griffioen visited relatives
in South Ottumwa and Chilicothe sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martz and baby OF
Hopewell visited Saturday at the
James Wilkinson home.
Clarence Warner is visiting Few
days with friends near Abba.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Neal are moving
to farm near Munterville.
Mr.. Dale and\ family of Prairie
Chapel are moving to the farm vacact-
ed by Mr.. Neal.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Chisman VISITED
Sunday at the Elmer Rose nome OK
Pleasant Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selmon Lewis and Miss
Anna Griffioen attended the teachers
institute in Ottumwa Saturday.
Riorden Thompson of Bentonsport
and Carl Chisman OF Ottumwa. Gay
Anderson, Harold Garfield and the
Misses Carrie Anderson and Adam
TAYLOR were entertained at the Frank
Stuber home near Munterville SUNDAY
Clarence Patrick and FAMILY OF hlsn
Point visited Sunday at the Omef
Johnston home.
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FIND GRAVEL BED.

Scranton. Feb. IS. Some OF the
highways north of town are being
greatly improved this winter by good
coat of gravel and this was made pos
sible by the discovery last fall of d
fine bed of gravel on what is known
as the old Michke, farm. This pit is
about ten feet deep and of the very
best grade for country road work.
Charles Hawley has quite big con-
tract for doing this work and is busily
engaged at present spreading and haul
ing the gravel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
DES MONIES WOMEN
CARRY REVOLVERS

Des Moines, Feb. 28.-Twenty WON
'en have been given permits to carry
revolvers by Chief, Jackson at the d
rection of Safety Superintendent Ben
Woolgar.
Every night strange men are ap
pearing at windows and on the streets
insulting women in various parts OF
the city.
''The only thing ] can see to rem
edy this is for women to be armed
and prepared for these fellows" said
.Woolgar. Whereupon he urged each
complainant to secure revolver, take
out a permit-and shoot the first time
she is bothered by the culprits again.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
BRAKEMAN SHOT; SUES ROAD.

Sioux City, Feb 2S.-William Shay.
Ter OF this city has brought suit for
$4,000 against the Northwestern road,
the trial of which promises to attract
much attention. Shayler was a brake.
man on that road and was shot by a
tramp when he attempted to put the
latter of his train Shayler maintains
he was injured while performing speci.
fed duties and is entitled to recon.
pense for injuries.
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sIEEPlNe GIRL RECoVERiNG.

Burlington. Feb. 2S-Anna Feiertag
the 11-year-old girl who has been un.
conscious for two weeks as the result
of an automobile accident, has regain.
ed control of her faculties and is able
to talk for short intervals. long enough
TO recognize relatives at her bedside.
The doctors in attendance expect
her complete recovery within few
weeks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02
HOLD spUps FOR IS PER.

Davenport, Feb. 28.--Uwlng' TO the
high cost Of potatoes. Scott county
farmers are holding large quantities,
to be thrown into the market as soon
as the price jumps to S. bushel.
John H. Strobehn of Walcott is one
of the men who is holding $4,000
bushels The lowest price now Quoted
for car load lots is $3.50 per bushel.
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is by no means sudden. 1t representa-
ten years of study and thought.
Finley has been literally bombarded
with requests for the privilege OF buy
ing stock, He is permitting only few
close friends to help finance the propo
sition.
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Lost

TOST-IN DEPOT At BELKNAP
Sunday evening February 25, small
,amera IN @3A containing ,ut'
pack. Finder notify or return to MIS-
WIN. Barnett. 229 Clayton Ave. He-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-02

In the district court of the state Oh
Iowa. in and for Wapello county
March term. 1917.
Stephen II. Overturf and Sarah T.
Qrerturf, Plaintiffs.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
RUbDERP PLAYING |MP PORTANT I PART

Few have doubtless really considered what big part in the present war rubber is going to play. Everyone knows what food, clothing, wool and leather mean to the soldier but those most closely in touch with the situation know that to bring supplies to the sol diers the motor truck is needed and to make the motor truck run the rubber tire is a necessity. There is no harder test in the world for tires than war time use and that is why the makers of Miller tires, geared to the road, are greatly pleased by the favorable re- ports which come of service which this tire is giving at the various fronts.
 It has been said that an army tray els on it's belly If this is true then the vehicles which bring it's food sup plies are of paramount importance and if they do their service well they de- serve attention. Those equipped with Miller tires are reported to be giving the best of satisfaction and MT Fish of the Central Auto Supply, agency for the Miller, feels that this is a matter in which he may justly find satisfac- tiOn. He has always had confidence in the Miller tire and this has but been increased by it's showing in exacting war service.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

appointed to supervise the staging of the beautiful military play "Thc Red Cross Nurse" A very capable cast of Phoenix players has been chosen and the production will be magnificently mounted under the di- rection of Mr. Brandon of the Elks theater who will also play one of the leading roles.
 Miss Jeanne Russell of the pro fessional stage and well known to Phoenix audiences will be seen i'll the title role of The Red Cross Nurse" and will have an opportunity for clever work in the strong eli maXes of the play.
 The balance of the cast will be an nounced soon and playgoers may be sure of rare dramatic treat from the array of splendid talent now be ing assembled.
 The committee from the Eastern Star, having complete charge of all details IS composed of Mrs. F.. P Biddings' chairman; Mrs. J. T. Ivy. Mrs. A. M. Mayfield and MT. Vernon l. Clark In the hands of such a committee the success of the bene- fit is already assured
 The play will be presented by the Eastern Star for the benefit and under the auspices of the Phoenix Chapter of the American Red Cross, and under the patronage of Govern
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
SOUTHS|DE GIRL
 IMARR|ES TODAY

Miss Anne Johnson, charming Southside belle, and Erin H. Peterson. member of one of the most prominenl pioneer families of the state, will be married this afternoon at the home of the bride in Chandler. Henry L. Peter son. bishop of Chandler ward of the Latter Day Saints, will read the ser vice.
 Miss Johnson, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Johnson and a cousin of J. Elmer Johnson of the su- perior court, is one of the most at tractive and best liked girls in Chand- Ter She is exceptionally pretty. her beauty being of the dainty blonde type. She has charming voice of soprano quality and has frequently appeared in public with great success
 MT. Peterson is the son of Charles Peterson, q well known political figure in the state, having served in the leg islature, in the state land department and in other capacities. His son, who is associated with him in ranching. is well liked by all who know him. He is a brother of C. w. Peterson, chairman of the board of supervisors, and of Bishop Peterson.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
HEAT LUNCHES
 WITH MOTORS

John F. Riley, now in Phoenix repre- senting the Workman Packing company of San Francisco, manufacturers of the l. x. L. brand of canned lunch goods, is responsible for the latest novel sug- gestion.
 He stated yesterday that many pie nic parties have solved the question of heating their lunches by taking his canned meats and placing them on the cylinders of the auto. The heat en- sendered from the machine leaves the lunch at the end of the trip nice and hot.
 This, according to Mr. Riley. is economy of ordinarily unused energy in the question of food supply that is worth consideration
 With this tip doubtless the large number of daily auto picnic parties on the desert and in the foothills around Phoenix will be able to enjoy hot lunches without the discomfort of building a fire from mesquite wood. The l. x. L. brand is featuring in it's sales campaign chicken tamales, chih cOncarne, devilled chili meat and rivi- olis.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
.lOEUR IS CALLED
 OFFICERS SCHOOL

TEMPE. May 13.-J. Hubbard Ioeur, the first successful appli- ant from the Southslde for the of cers training school at the Presidio, Us received his notice to report on
 y 15, and he left last night over 1a Santa Fe. He expects to go di-
 ct to San Francisco and will be adv to report at the time speci- ed.
 Moeur has been identified in mili- ry circles in Tempe for a good many years. First as a normal cadet md then after he returned from the Jniyersity of California where he was graduated ne held a commis- sion in Company c of the National Guard of Arizona and for two years IS First Lieutenant and command Is officer of the organization.
 The first successful candidate from he SOuthside is the eldest son of State Land Commissioner w. A. Moeur and he has q younger brotheh. Kelly Moeur who is now q senior at tending the normal here who has filed his application for the officers school and stands in line for an carly acceptance.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
WHY BURDEN YOURSELF DURING WAR TIMES WITH UNPROFIT- ABLE OBLIGATIONS? VOTE NO, ON THE GAS 6 ELECTRIC BOND ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY


 The Tax Payers League believe it would be municipal blunder to pur- chase and operate the property of the south Side Gas & Electric Company.
 In charitable consideration of our fellow townsmen who are stockholders in the South Side Gas & Electric com pany and who desire to dispose of their holdings to the city, we wish to state that we know these gentlemen when urging this purchase do not in- tentionally desire to injure the con- munity.
 The following sets forth a few of the purely business reasons why Mesa should vote against this purchase:
 1. We have excellent gas and electric service now. Why vote one hundred twenty thousand dollars in bonds for something we already have when we need paved streets more fire hy- drants. sidewalks, cross walks. better sprlnkling facilities, when the owning of this plant will not decrease your gas and electric rates but will increase your taxes.
 ,. Nearly a year ago MT. Chandler showed figures to prove that the city could operate this plant and save some money. As business men we seriously doubt whether money can be saved by the city TOT these reasons:
 (a) The price of oil in California is more than double what it was when Mir. Chandler prepared his figures. Also all other supplies have increased so that the profits which he showed at that time are practically wiped out.
 (b) If money can be made in the property why have not dividends been paid on the stock of the South Side Gas X Electric Company
 Co The bond interest and sinking fund will more than offset any saving which MT. Chandler has figured.
 REMEMBER-COST HAVE IN CREASED SINCE THE FIGURES WERE PREPARED.
 8. The generator at the electric plant is too small. We will have to purchase additional machinery immediately af- ter purchasing the plant, and machin- cry costs double what it did two years ago.
 4. The gas and electric properties were combined few years ago so that the profitable electric property could carry along the unprofitable gas prop ertv WHY DO WE WANT TO PUR- CHASE THIS GAS WORKS WHICH HAS NEVER BROUGHT A DOLLAR TO ITS OWNERS?
 3. The South Side Gas & Electric Company secures power from the Chandler Improvement Company. but the latter recently agreed to deliver all this nower to the Goodyear people. We possibly could secure power from The Reclamation Service. BUT WE DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH WE MUST PAY FOR POWER.
 G. The old steam plant is obsolete and useless for this city. Twenty five thousand dollars par value of stock was paid for this plant, but the stock was not worth more than 50 per cent of the par. Why should this city pay $25, OOO.0 co in cash for this old plant which is worthless to us? Also look at the poles throughout the town. especially in the outlying districts and decide for yourself when these will have to be re- placed and these with other replace
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
CHINESE FEAR
 COURT ORDEAL

Fearing that their lives would be in danger if they acted as interpreter at the trial of Ong kee charged with mur- der the local Chinese have refused to serve in this capacity at the prelimi- nary hearing of the alleged gun man and high binder in Justice Wheeler's court Monday afternoon.
 Lee Pot Ling, government interDre- ter, has been called from Tucson to serve the state in the case which will be bitterly fought. Gin Chong, cousin Of Gin Yeang. who was shot in an un- derground den in Chinatown on May }. will be one of the states witnesses. Over twenty other Chinese have been called to testify in the first tong feud disturbance in this city.
 The state will be assisted in the pros ecution by the attorney general and some half dozen lawyers will represent Kee
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

or Thomas E. Campbell, chairman Arizona Red Cross society.
 1t is confidently expected this en- tertainment will surpass anything vet undertaken in the way of local productions. Under the direction of the committee the seat sale will be conducted by ticket sellers who have volunteered their servics to hell make this fund the largest contri- button yet donated by any local organization for this patriotic cause. All the players and those in charge of the work are cheerfully giving their time and services and feel very confident of the hearty support of the public to make May 25 and 26 the time set for the play, red letter days in support of the Phoenix Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
DUSTIN FARNuM TONIGHT.

A screen story of won lrOus beau ty; silent love story of sweetness and charm; a determined fighter who wins against odds, are some of the qualities of the latest Pailas-Para- mount rhotoplay that comes to the Goodwin opera house tonight. With true Irishmans "sand' and oprim- ism Dennis O'Hara, the charming character played by Dustin Farnum in A Son of Erin" lands in Amer ica to seek his furtune with his pockets empty Is he down hearted even after many bitter disappoint- ments? "Nivir bit" The interest awakened in this lovabe characters changes of fortune holds until the dramatic ending is reached.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

property consisted of household fur niture to the value cf several hundred dollars and diamond jewels testified Mrs. Esther Alice L.andon on the witness stand in the divorce court.
 Her husband owned kodak. she said. Yet fortune has smiled on Landon to such a degree that he will be able to furnish Mrs Landon S75 a month alimony and the wife was also granted the home in the decree handed down by Judge Lyman yesterday.
 Mrs. Landon brought suit on the ground of deserion, which was ad- mitted by the husband, who is an engineer or the Santa Fe. He gave no reason for leaving his wife. The only concern of the two in the court action was demonstrated over the division of prOperty
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

ments are not included in the $125,- 00000 bond issue.
 r. The city is bonded now for $129.- 00O.O0 Why should we bond our city and mortgage our property for $125,- OG0.O0 more for an unprofitable gas plant, which has from the very begin ming been unprofitable to private cor poration. How can the city operate this plant when the South Side Gas X Elec- tric Company under able and skillful management, have never paid one earned dividend? We, as tax payers are asked to take this business risk which has been a burden and an improbable investment to the stockholders of this company. Vote to protect your own property as a tax payer must pay all deficits.
 VOTE "NO" ON THESE BONDS.
 TAX PAYERS LEAGUE
 (Adv.) It
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
c1lJRCH NOTICE.

Congregational church. Clifford Not Hand. minister Services for May 13. This is Veterans Day" in the church school--a devotional ser vice in honor Of the veterans of the cross, followed by tEe usual study period. Morning worship at II. The sermon topic will be, The Praise of the Wrath of Men" The Christian Endeavor and the Vesper service will oe omitted in order that the con gregation may attend the Bacca- laureate services at the high school. A cordial welcime is always extend ed to the services Cf this church.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
LATTER DAY SAINTS

a. m.-At first ward chapel Priesthood meeting
 lO:3 a. m.-Sunday school at all wards.
 F: l2:1O-Preaching services in all wards.
 } D; m.-Stake officers meeting in second ward chapel.
 No service at night.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
NEW PRINCIPAL

At the meeting of inc trustees of Mesa Union high school Pau. Nelson, of Provo, Utah. a graduate of the University of California, was se- lected for principal, Claude Stokes of Illinois, graduate of the Universi- ty of Illinois. will fill the position of science teacher, and J. R. Gardner is retained as teacher of manual train ing
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
DOUGHERTY SELECTED.

Hon. M. J. D0ugherty, well known attorney of Mesa, left Friday even ing for San Francisco, in response to a telegram telling him to report for duty at the officers training camp. Mir. Dougherty is the only selection so far from the southside, though others have offered them selves to the service The council has appointed Frank Swenson lately of Phoenix as deputy town attorney in Dougheity's stead during the lat ter'S absence
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

the Tempe high school will occur this evening in the auditorium al eight o'clock and Rev C. H Sweat will address the graduates on the sermon theme The Largeness of Life The churches of the town vii dispense with their evening ser vices in order that the congregations may attend the baccalaureate The following program will be given: Hymn No. 225 ......-. Congregation Lords prayer.
 Scripture reading. Rev Wilbur Fisk Prayer ........... Rev C. N. Hand Chorus ......... Girls Glee Club Sermon, The Largencss of Life"..
 - Rev. C. II. Sweatt Hymn. "America' - Congregation
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
METHODIST CHURCH.

Mrs. o. II. Bokdin of Los Angeles. who is travelling in the interest of the Womar's Home Missionary So- ciety will speak st the Methodist church Sunday morning at II o'clock. There will be Eo evening service
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
VISITS ROOSEVELT.

Prof W. H. Sexton. instructor in the commercial department at the normal, leIt yesterday morning with party of boys from the dOrmitory for an outing at the Roosevelt dam.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
RED CROSS PLAY BY EASTERN STAR

Tn quick response to the urgent ap- peal of the president for all loyal citizens to rally to the support of the American Red Cross, the Phoenix chapter No Order of The Eastern Star has planned to raise a sub stantial fund for the benefit of the local organization of the Red Cross
 To this end a committee has been
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
CHURCH NOTES.

In addition to the baccalaureate services at the Episcopal church in the morning and the tabernacle at night, the following church ser vices are announced