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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
NAME MEN FOR
COUNTY FAIR
MONTGOMERY AND GRANT ARE
CHOSEN BY MT. PLEAS
ANT DIRECTORS.

Mt. Pleasant, Nov. 27-The annual
meeting of the Henry County Agricul-
tural association was held at Score
tary C. H. Tribby's office.
The reports Of the various officers
were read and approved and they all
showed that the association wa sin a
flourishing condition. The election OF
officers for the coming yeas was then
held. T. F. Campbell, who has been
the most efficient president for some
years, refused to be a candidate again
F. B. Montgomery and George Wright
were nominated for president A. s
Loveland and Henry Grant were nomi
mated for vice president. Messls
George Wright and A. S. Loveland
withdrew their nomination and Mr.
Montgomery was elected presiden,
and Mr.. Grant vice president by accla
nation. Levi Wenger was elected
chief marshal and r. c. Campbell was
elected chief of police. w. D. Worth
ington, treasurer and c. H. Tribby, sec
rotary. were reelected. The auditing
committee elected is as follows:
Fred Oldt. F. S. Finley and Cash Car
nahan. The directors who were elect
ed are Messrs. c. Millner, Elmer Reed.
B. F. Vincent, Osbert Allender, F. A.
Rhynas, Fred Wiley, Ralph Crane, W.
T. Wright, Morris Green. Elmer Sea-
man, T. F. Campbell, Sam Milligan,
George Wright, J. v. Moore, A. S.
Loveland, Isaac Yount, Henry ellis
and George Bird.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
BURNED CHAPEL
HAS BEEN REPLACED

Eddyville, Nov 2s.-Hayden Chapel
which was destroyed by fire a few
months ago, has been replaced with
a beautiful modern church which will
be dedicated Sunday, December q.
Three services will be held during the
day. DR.. Minear, district superin-
tendent, will preach at the morning
service. DR.. l.. NJ. Grigsby will dedi-
cate the church at the afternoon ser
vice and Rev. L. l.. Smith will preach
in the evening. Special music has
been prepared for the occasion and
large attendance is expected at each
meeting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
BOARD DENYING
THEY WANT DAILY

Muscatine, Nov. 2S.-The board OF
directors and principal stockholders
of the Muscatine, Burlington ard
Southern have authorized General
Manager Krein to issue denial OF
tie published reports of the plans OF
the minority stockholders to again sc
cure the services of former President
Maurice nn''v rs c-'0cutjva head "F
the road. They claim the report
originated in Burlington.
The directors have highly compl'-
mented Mr.. Krein upon his manage
n,cnt of the line and they say it has
been highly satisfactory at all times.
Minority stockholders are wonder
irg just how representatives of the
majority stock can issue denial of
any plans the minority people have.
The publication of the minority stock.
holders plans caused sensation,
both here and in Davenport.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
GOVERNMENT PLANS
TO SPEND 100000

Bellevue, Nov. %. = The United
States government plans to spend
100000 on it's testing ground oppo'
site Bellevue, as soon as possible after
the courts give the government title
to the land consisting of 5000 acres.
It is expected that about 1000 men
will be on the grounds the coming
year. The highway between Savan-
ma and Rock Island is to be hard sur
faced, and will take about two years
to complete.
Permanent buildings, including tar
gets, ETC., will be built; and tests OF
all the artillery made at the Rock
Island arsenal will be made on these
grounds. Caterpillar tractors, great
motor trucks, armored motor cars.
and antiaircraft guns, mounted on
trucks, will be sent over the highway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
CHURCHES HELP
BELGIAN RELIEF

Eddyville, Nov. 2s-The different
church societies have been engaged
for some time in Belgian Relief work.
Each society has prepared large
box of clothing which was taken to
Ottumwa on Tuesday where it will
be taken care Of and sent to those in
need The societies were aided by the
citizens in general in the collection
of the clothing. For the present the
ladies are devoting their time to the
making of surgical dressings, meeting
three afternoons each week at Red
Cross headquarters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
FIRE VICTIMS
IN NEW HOMES
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE At
BLOOMFIELD MAY BE OUT
GROWTH OF BLAZE THERE.

Bloomfield, Nov. 27.-Those inter.
ested in the fire which destroyed the
Masonic building and Davis County
Savings bank building, are re-estab.
fishing themselves in temporary quar-.
ters until the new building is erected.
The Masonic lodges. Franklin
lodge, A. F. and A. M, Bloomfield
chapter, r. A. M. and Friendship
chapter, o. E. S., have been accorded
the use Of the X. of P. hall temporar-
lily. The Blue lodge have held their
meetings there since the receipt Of
their duplicate charter from the grand
lodge Of Iowa. DR.. H. c. Young is now
located in the office of Lieut.. G. j.
Shelton The Red Cross headquarters
are now in the office room of Lieut..
Fred Allender over the Bloomfield
State bank. A. B. WEIGH has secured
the location in the old Higbee build
ing, and Payne & Goodson are tenn
porarily located over the Sheaffer &
Spilman jewelry store. The room and
fixtures of the savings bank were
quickly made ready so that they could,
after a weeks absence, return to their
old home.
MI. 11DUOHS anu Lie MdSOHAC uOuASo'
have not settled upon definite ar
rangement as to the replacing Of the
burned building. The stronger senti-
ment among the Masons is in favor of
an exclusive Masonic temple. At the
last meeting of the Masonic lodge
committees were appointed to report
upon both arrangements. If the tenn
pie plan is adopted work will be begun
early in the spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
NEW LONDON PLANS
HOME GUARD UNIT

New London, Nov. 26.-The meeting
held at the opera house las week for
the purpose of organizing Home De.
tense league was success in every
way Over $50 membership pledges
were turned in. The audience was
large and enthusiastic. Frank e.
Thompson OF Burlington delivered an
address.
At the close of the meeting the or.
ganization was completed. r. W.
Walter, who presided, was elected
president; Chas. Anderson, vice presj.
dent; J.iB. Doodside, secretary; w. Fl.
Bangs, treasurer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
KELLYsMAY GO ON
TRIAL AGAIN SOON

Des M0ines. Nov 2S.- Rev. Lyil
George ]. Kelly, acquitted Saturday OF
tie murder of Lena Stillinger, one of
the eight Villisca ak murder victoms,
can be indicted again and retired for
the other seven deaths, Attorney Gen.
eral Havner announced when he re-
turned from Red Oak. He said that
each death in the 1912 murders con.
stitutes a separate count by which
Kelly can be indicted.
Attorney General Havner refused
to say, however, whether he would
push the case further.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
FRITZ KREISLER
WILL NOT APPEAR

Des Moines, Nov. 2S.-Fritz Kreis.
Ter, famous Austrian violinist, will not
appear in Des Moines in March to
fill his scheduled concert engage.
ment.
Attacks made upon him in various
parts of the United States, and fire..
quent cancellations of concert per-
mits by city officials, have caused
Kreisler to ask releases from all ex.
listing contracts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
kAHoKA PIONEER DEAD.

Kahoka, Mo, Nov. 2S-Frank Hal
beck, one of the pioneer residents Of
Clark county, Mo-, is dead at his
home in Kahoka He was past 81
years old at the time of his demise
He had lived in Clark county for over
half century and was we'll and fav-
orably known in that entire commun-
ity. Frank Halbeck was born in Ger
many, March 13, 1886.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
THE HURLBUT FUNERAL.

Abba, Nov. 2S.-The death of Frank
Hurlbut occurred in the hospital in
Dubuque the last of the week. The
funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock
in the Christian church. The de-
ceased was raised in Abba, but at the
time of his death was a member of a
band and had spent some time on the
Pacific coast,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30
RED CROSS BENEFIT DEG.

Abba, Nov. 2S-A Red Cross bene-
fit entertainment will be given at the
Tyrone school Saturday night, De-
cember 1. Speakers and music from
Abba will add to the program.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-30


DR.. ShallsnbefEer In an eminently successful
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
He has a long-estabEshed reputation. resulting
experience, which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate your disease In q
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
Of men and women. That is why his reputation
has spread,-why ne has continued his visits
year after year. while other doctors have made
a few visits and stopped.
Dr. Shallenberger treats Diseases OF the Eye.
Ear, Nose. Throat, Lungs. Heart. Blood. Skin.
Nerves. Liver. Stomach. Intestines. Kidneys and
bladde. Consumption IN an early stage. Ca
Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Sick Headache. Goitre.
Eczema. Scrofula, Appendicitis. Gravel, Rheu-
matism Of joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases ofwomen scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Pissure. Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
SURGICAL Cases ard Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent; easily excl
MORNINGS; without ambition. energy or strength;
lfeess. easily fat.gued; distrustful. and without
confidence in yourselfr Have you sunken. red
or blurred eyes: pimples on your face; weak
back. or deposit IN urinee
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted in the worst Affections. varicocee,
Hydrooele Blood Poison. Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges. Weakness. Emissions, Debility,
Nervousness. Dizziness. and Defective Memory.
which ruin body and mind. II Is highly impor-
tant you obtain the services of q physician who
has established good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DR.. ShallenberHer has made years OF study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods OF
treating them. Hundreds of women suffer un-
told agony with diseases which have been neg
Jected or,unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him If you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
Ialist who has made a lifetime study of such
diseases Is ,certainly prepared to give you the
best results. and If you are sick. 80 nsed scien-
tiic treatment.
Dr. Shallenberger spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient. Most OF his new.
patients come through the recommendation OF
others whom he has treated.
Cons ultatiop and Examination Free anu
Confidential.
Address letters to
DIR. j. f. SHALI.RNRERGER
760 Oakwosd Blvd. CHICAGO. ILL
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ITO be continued.
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"You told me to dispose of them
last night sir. I've thrown them out!'
Anthony caught his breath.
where have you thrown Them"
"Out with the other refuse of the
day, sir-in the dumbwaiter.
"Then-well, never mind. That is
all. Wilkins" said Anthony Fry, his
voice thickening somewhat.
The invaluable one retired, with a
last disappearing glance at the frowzy
David, and Anthony's forehead wrink,
led. David, the while, sat hunched on
the bed and seemed altogether unaf.
fected by the disaster.
well, you'll have to make the best
of some of my wardrobe, l fear" the
master of the apartment smiled.
"Yours?" Mary cried.
'.They will be trifle large, but
you'll have to hitch them up in spots
and in other spots and make the best
of it." Anthony pursued firmly. Its
too bad, of course, but it is unayoid-
able. Those togs of yours were decid-
eddy shabby and l had meant. while
supposing you to be boy. that to-
day we'd have some shopping done
for you. Just moment, please"
He left the room with a nervous
stride altogether unlike his usual dig
nified glide. He turned, wildly almost,
into the nearest closet in the corridor
and switched on the light There was
the dark gray suit. which was too
loose even for Anthony. and the dark
brown suit. which happened to be too
long for him; but the old blue suit
alb, that was the one!
Very earnestly, Anthony tried to as.
sure himself that it had been both far
too tight and far too short in every
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
Deserves a Gold
Medal For This
Cincinnati Authority Tells How
to Dry up any Corn or Callus
so it Lifts Right Off

You corn pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the
shoes that nearly killed you before,
says this Cincinnati authority, because
a lew droops Of freezone applied
directly on tender, aching corn stops
soreness at once and soon the corn
ioosens so i; can be lifted out, root
and all,without a bit Of pain.
A quarter Of an ounce Of freezone
costs very little at any drug store, but
i sufficient 70 take oG every hard Or
aait corn Or caIlus This should 10
ssled. " lis illexpsnsiss andis spia
nol u inllame Or even irritate the sars
rounding tissue or skin.
II your wife wears high heels she
will be glad to know this. adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
ST. LOUIS LEADS N
PLANS FOR THE SALE
OF LIBERTY BONDS
McADoo ACCEPTS ST. LouisAh's
IDEA OF SENDING 100000
LETTERS TO FARMERS TO
AID IN SALE OF BONDS.
Text Books on Liberty Loan sent to
Every Postmaster, School Teach
or, Railroad Agent, Telegraph
Agent in United States.

St Louis, Most. Louis in the
first Liberty Loan campaign origi-
mated many novel features as well as
efficient methods of distributing the
Liberty Bonds, and in publicity lines.
a gain in the second issue st. Louis is
leading in original ideas. James e.
Smith OF the st. Louis Chamber of
Commerce presented Hon. VIM. G. Nc
Adoo, secretary Of the treasury, plan
for reaching the farmers. Secretary
McA6oo Immediately wrote Mr.. Smith,
telling him that the plan had been
accepted.
Smiths plan is to have a special
letter sent to the farmers through
fourth-class postmasters OF the coun-
try, and the rural free carriers. This
will practically reach every farmer
III the United States. A letter will
be sent TO 100000 farmers explain
Ing the Liberty Bond. and appealing
tu them for their patriotic support.
This letter will be supplemented By
special letter to a selected list OF
100000 farmers who are prosperous
s..ld Aave money for the purchase OF
the Liberty Bonds.
In addition to the Smith plan the
National Publicity Committee for the
distribution of the Liberty Loan are
sending direct to each postmaster,
railroad agent, telegraph office mana
ger in the country a textbook that
they may inform themselves and be
able to answer questions and explain
the Liberty Loan. Textbooks are also
being sent to every schoolteacher in
the United States, especially in the
rural districts.
The distribution of the second Lib
erty Loan Bond = $3,0OO,OO0,0O0 : will
open this morning at 10 O'Clock. This
il the time designated by Hon. Will
liam G. McAdoo, Secretary of the
Treasury.
The Liberty Loan Organization of
the Eighth Federal Reserve District
has placed the sales of these bonds
under the direction of the Investment
BLANKETS WAlGn hdO Va our
lied an efficient sales force of bond
and insurance statesmen into teams
with captain for each. The bond and
insurance statesmen offer their serv-
ices without remuneration and the de-
voting their entire time during the
month of October to the placing OF
this loan for the United States Govern
ment.
Arrangements for large military
parade Tuesday afternoon, October 2,
commencing at $3.50 O'Clock. Cover
nor Frederick d. Gardner and Mayor
Henry w. Kiel, and the officers of
the Liberty Loan Organization had
been invited to review the parade
from the reviewing stand in front OF
the Star Building. The parade was
composed of United States Army In
fantry, two St. Louis regiments of
Home Guards. Boy Scouts, associated
bankers, and large number of bond
and insurance statesmen.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
"BABY BONDS" BIRTH GIFTS;
THEY GROW AS BABY GROWS
Byron Moser, Jr., st. Louis First Baby
Bond Investor.

st. Louis, Mo.-One Of the inter
esting attractive features of the first
Liberty Loan Bond Issue was the nov
ell idea of purchasing bond for an in
FAINT son or daughter, that were aptly
called Baby Bonds"
Byron w. Moser, Jr., infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron w. Moser, 61S6
Mcpherson avenue, st. Louis, was the
first baby Liberty Bond investor and
the first to receive his bond. The
bond was purchased for him when he
was six months old Baby Byron VIII
clip his first coupon when he is l
year old, December. 1917. and there
after for 80 years he win clip, semi
annually coupon.
Byron, Jr., cooed over his bond
gleefully, his chubby hands clutching
it as firmly as a miser would grip his
gold. II his cooling was rightfully in
terpreted, he confided that he pro-
posed to start a savings account with
the first coupon which he would clip.
December, 1917. and thereby add to
his capital. His capital will be grow
ing while he grows.
A Liberty Bond is one of the most
attractive birthday, Christmas. gradu.
ating or other gift that can be made.
Il Is a sure investment and gift that
win always be sure Of appreciation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
Mr.. SMALL INVESTOR,
THIS VITAL MESSAGE
is ADDRESSED TO YOU.
How to invest Money.

T1OW " tUhCSA ttQUCIs
Joseph d. Bascom, secretary and
treasurer of the Frederick & Bas-
com Rope Co., ST. Louis, whose COM
pany has bought S25U,0OO of the
second series of the Liberty Loan.
gives excellent reasons for invest
ing in the bonds.
MIR. Rascom Is a successful busi-
ness man, and while he urges in
vesrment in Liberty Bonds as a
patriotic duty. he sees the advan-
tage from business standpoint OF
buying the bonds.
Investing surplus earnings in
Liberty Bonds, Mr.. Bascom says.
IL better than paying dividends.
The great corporations are accunu-
lating funds TO meet increased
taxes and value depreciation. What
better investment for these funds
ana other reserve funds than 4-per-
cent Government bonds-the safest
In the worldl
individually Mr.. BascOm b set
ting a good example to small in
vestors. He says that the Eastern
capitalists are investing In Liberty
Bonds and he has always found 1t
wise to follow their example. The
first rule for small investors is to
follow the advice or example OF
those experts Who know how to In
vest money to Best advantage. Men
who have made and are making
money are the best guides in money
saving and money making.
Small investors cannot do bet
ter than follow the leadership OF
the big investors and the capable
business men ct the head OF sue
cesstul corporations. Buy Liberty
Bonds.-From the St Louis Post
Dispatch.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
WORKERS VITALITY
Interested IN WAR
WAGE GARNER HAS MORE TO-
LOSE THAN ANY GLASS
eY DEFEAT.
SLAVE or FREEMAN, Choose
Secretary Wilson Points That With
Democracys Downfall Common
People WIN Lose Hard Won,
Dearly Bought Liberties.

A strong appeal to the workingmen
Of this country to participate in the
second Liberty Loan to the fullest e1-
tent has been made by William 3.
Wilson, Secretary OF Labor Secretary
Wilson points out that the workers
have more at stake in this great CON
llict than any others, because 1t Is
only in democracy that the common
people can come into their own. Sec
rotary Wilson's statement is as iol-
lows
10 the ge-Wcrkers OF the United
States
The great European war in when
we are now involved caIae 10 the pso'
Die vi me VI csterA hemisphere IS
terrible Shock. and TO no poruon VI
Inc peopie dIu II come AS - e4e-ltrr
eAoCA .-.4u W tAe h.-s,e e.4iAe!S "a tH5
Uaited States. They DeAeVed IN ana
wanted il on d OASIS "a inte. natlondi
Jus..Oo HA4IA "o--.. t-.o--c tA~ -'S-t
of our people to govern themselves.
When the Imperial German Govern
lnent undertook to destroy the lives
Of our people and to impose a rule
OF conduct upon US without our Goa
sent in places under the jurisdiction
OF the United States Government.
there was no course left but to resist
The workers have more at STAGE
in this conflict than any others, De-
cause it is only III u democracy that
The common people can come INFO
their own. The great privilege is not
given to all OF us TO serve our country
On the battlefield OK Al the treIl.les,
but there are other ways 10 which we
can serve ana asSIst those wao are
privileged to carry our flag on the
Oattlefields of Europe. Ine Impulse
Of sacrifice lor the common gooa ID
sending the youth OF our country into
the trenches in defense OF liberty, HUI.
manity and democracy. To those OF
us VINO must OF necessity remain AT
nome TO till the soil, harvest the
crops, man the factories, mines and
mills, the way is open for additional
service. We, too, must make sacri'
fees. The men who 90 forth to do
cattle in the field must be equipped
and sustained. Funds must be forth
coming to furnish the food, the fire.
arms and other supplies for the fight
ing forces of the nation.
| am reminded of the fable of a
sreat drought when the crops were
wasting for the want of wafer, and
one little raindrop said to another in
the clouds, Il would, like to go down
10 the relief of the farmer and his
perishing crops, but am SO. little 1t
would be useless And another lit
tie raindrop replied, 1T would be use
less for you to go down alone, but
let us all go down and our combined
effort will bring the needed relief"
And so it is with the workers. Tne
funds each has available is but q
drop, but all of the drops together
can make a shower of funds that will
furnish the needed supplies, bring JOY
10 the hearts Of the boys at the front
and CONSERVATION to our enemies.
WILLIAM B. WILSON,
Secretary OF Labor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
j. J. Turner Barber Shop
Earnestly SoIlcits Your Patronage
Hair Cuts, rs Cents
Shave, Is Cents
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

The State Of Missiasippi:
To X. T. Waggoner, postoRce address
Hartford. Arkansas; and w. j. Pill
green, whose postofice address is
unknown. defendants:
You are commanded 10 appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of Second
District OF The County Of Chickasaw
in said State on the First Monday Of
December, 1917, to defend the suit
and show cause if you can why the
final account of N. L. Pilgreen. admin.
istratrix, of the estate of K. T. Pill
green, deceased, should not be allow
ed by the Court as flied and stated.
wherein you are defendants.
This 9th day Of September. 1917
w. A. WILKINSON. Clerk.
By W. j. WILLIAMS. D. c.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-10-18
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo.

State Of Ohio, City of Toledo.
Lucas County. 80.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
IL senior partner Of the firm Of +. J.
Cheney q Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day Of December.
A. d. 1885, A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials, FREQ.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. tic.
Hairs Family pills for constipation.