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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
MRS. WIN. CLIFFORD
DIES AT BLOOMFIELD

Fairfield. Aug. ia message was
received in Fairfield Wednesday fore
noon announcing the death Of Mrs
William Clifford at her home in Bloom
field at o'clock Wednesday morning
after an illness of several weeks. The
remains were brought to Fairfield last
night and the funeral services viii
probably be held Friday morning.
Mrs. Clifford was a resident of this
city practically all Of her life until
about a year ago when she with hel
husband and children moved to Bloom
field to make their home. She is sur
vived by her husband and two daugh
tiers. Mary. who is at home and Mrs
Wallace Compbell, who resides al
Douds-Leando. She also leaves hei
aged mother, Mrs. John Cammack and
one sister, Mrs. David Grail and a
brother, Samuel Boughner, all OF this
CITY
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RlCkLAND o.

Mrs o. L. Davis. who has been
visiting her aunt. Mrs s. R. Tracy. the
mast two weeks will return Tuesday to
her home in Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wonderlich and
1anghter Of CAMBRIDGE Neh. were Wis.
itine relatives northwest OF town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Nelson and
dauehte-. who visited relatives and at
tended the chautaunua. have returned
to their home in Ottumwa.
Mrs. l.. G. Lemley and daughter OF
Grinnell are quests Of Mrs. Lemleys
father, Aaron Stalker, two and one-halt
miles north of town.
A large delegation of our citizens
attended the county fair in Fairfield
Thursday and Friday.
Milton Bales and wife. visited rela
tives near Seournev Sunday.
Mrs. Naomi Day of Bloomfield deliv
cred lecture Sunday at the M. E.
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swinnev Of Bloomfield
were guests last week Of DR. and Mrs
Swinnev.
Robert Payne of Mt. Pleasant was in
town last week visiting his grand
father, DR.. r. H. Payne.
Frank Chacey and family. Mrs. s. R
Tracey and Mrs. Orville Davis visited
relatives Sunday in West Chester
Elder Ellis OF Thornbnrg filled the
nnlpit Sunday at the Christian church
The members are planning to employ
him a part Of his time.
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.ss.as 49,. .- ------
EORIcK.

Davis Hinton is spending few days
visiting with Mrs. Charley Mullenix,
near Highland.
Mr.. and Mrs Cleve Goehring of
Osceola are visiting at the parental
Goehring home, southeast Of town.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Milf
ken, August II. daughter.
Carl Newquist, employe of the Stan.
dard Oil company. visited over Sunday
with his parents. NJ w. Newquist, near
Dudley.
Born recently to Mr.. and Mrs, Frank
Grisson, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Arganbright drove
to Ottumwa Sunday evening.
The Buds Of Promise" Sunday
school class of the Methodist church
surprised their former Sunday school
teacher. Mrs. A. J. McMickle, with a
shower for the baby, Emma Ruthzada,
who received many useful presents. A
dainty lunch Of ice cream and cake
was served.
Miss Edythe Buck is visiting her
friend. Ruth Ritter near Delta.
Mrs. Gladys knight and baby have
returned to their home at Hayesville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
RECORD OATS
CROP FOR IOWA
WEATHER BULLETIN SAYS YIELD
WILL BE 235,o00,o0o BUSHELS
BEST EVER.

The biggest oats crop in the history
of Iowa is estimated in this weeks
weather and crop bulletin issued by
George NJ. Chapel director of the Iowa
weather and crop hervice at Des
Moines. The bulletin for the week end
ing August Ia follows
Des Moines Aug. 1.-THE past week
was characterized by unusually cool
nights. and in some sections by heavy
local showers. The average daily deftc-
iency of temperature was about ! de-
grees. and the average rainfall was
somewhat below the normal, although
all sections received some moisture
and In many localities the amounts ex-
ceeded 1.50 inches. The showers in
terfered with threshing In some dis
tricts. and warmer weather is needed
for the rapid development Of corn, but
as a whole the week was favorable for
agricultural interests. Corn Is still ten
days to two weeks late but otherwise
it is in fine condition and tho earliest
fields are now in the roasting ear stage.
The rains were very beneficial to late
potatoes, pastures and garden truck,
and In some OF the southern counties,
where the rainfall was heavy. put the
ground In fine condition for fall plow-
ing. which has begun. Threshing 10
now general In the northern counties
and is nearing completion In the south
ern part Of the state. Late reports con-
tinue 20 show large yields and ins
quality Of all grains, and II final
reports maintain the present estimate.
the state will produce moro than
crease Of about 150,O00.000 as compar-
ed with last pear, and 10000, 900 moro
than the largest crop ever before pro-
duced in the state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
VISITS FORMER
FRESH AIR FRIEND

Maquoketa. Aug. 14.-Ten years ago
there was a fresh air movement in
jackson county, and number of chill
dren were sent out from Chicago to
different homes throughout the county
to enjoy the country life. 1t was treat
to them, they filled their lungs with
pure country air, had plenty to eat and
the times of their young lives.
Mrs. o. M. Stoughton, resident OF
this city, took a small S-year-old girl
Thelma Johnson, for week, and after
her return to Chicago has kept In con.
slant correspondence with her.
Last week Miss Johnson, now a
young lady eighteen years old, arrived
in Maquoketa to visit Mrs. Stoughtan,
and since they had not seen each other
for ten years, their visit was most en-
joyable one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
ATTACKS SHERIFF
SERVING NOTICE

vinton, Aug. 16.-Ernest Jackson,
Garrison farmer, waived preliminary
hearing and was bound over to the
grand fury on charges OF assault with
intent to commit murder.
When Deputy Sheriff A. R. Ferguson
appeared at the Jackson farm to serve
original notice and writ Of attachment
in divorce proceedings Instituted by
Ibis wife. the farmer is said to have at
tackled him with a pitchfork.
Jackson rushed into the house
secured shotgun and deliberately
shot at Ferguson. according to the dep
uty sheriffs statement. He retreated
secured the sheriff and came back to
arrest the farmer.
BY the time they reached the house
again Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson had set.
tied all difficulties between them and
the wife decided to call of the divorce
proceedings. She protested against the
arrest of her husband and denied all
allegations in regard to the alleged
assault.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
GOOD PRIZES
OFFERED BOYS
STATE FAIR STOCK JUDGING
CONTEST FOR LADS HAS
MANY INDUCEMENTS.

Four scholarships aggregating IN
value 5000 and $50 silver cup to the
winner Of the first prize, are among
the inducements offered boys on the
farm to study live stock judging. the
boys Judging contest at the state fair
this year will be held August "a begin
ming at S a. m. in the live stock pa
yilion. Boys desiring to enter the
contest should get in communication
with County Agent G. r. Scott without
delay.
The prizes should tempt any lad on
the farm for there are four scholar
ships in any OF the regular courses IN
the division Of agriculture at the Iowa
State College of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts at Ames, valued at $500.
$50, SIPS and 800 respectively. One
scholarship for short course at the
same college valued at $25 will be
awarded to the boys who do the most
efficient work in Judging classes OF
horses, cattle. swine and samples OF
corn, writing their reasons substantial.
ting their Judgment.
In addition to this. there will be a
silver loving cup donated by w. j.
Kennedy of Sioux City, awarded to
the boy who has the highest total OF
points In the contest This will sig
Nifty the honors of the contest.
The rules governing entrance in the
contest follow:
ANY boy under 81 years of age liv.
ing in the state. who has never been
regularly classified in any college or
has not won place above fifth in any
previous state fair contest may COM
pete. The restrictions do not apply
to any boy who has attended three or
five day short courses.
Wapello county boys who wish to
enter this contest, may get entry
blanks from C. r. Scott, county agent,
at the Commercial club. Application
should be made not later than Tues.
day, August 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
a19 KEOKUK co. MEN
lCLAIM NO EXEMPTION

ipsigourney. Aug. 16.-The Keokuk
county exemption board has been bus
Y engaged for the past three days
boxing over the claims for exemption
laled by the men who were called for
NE first examination. OF the 1884 men
Ialled the examining physicians found
|ifty.four unfit for military service and
hey will be certified to the department
$ such. Six of the men did not ap-
Scar for examination at all and these
bill be certified for service. One hun.
red nineteen OF the men examined
id not file claims for exemption, while
los filed claims for exemption on var
Mus grounds. The board will there
(lore most likely be busy for several
Hays more In passing on these claims
VInd il will be the fore part OF the week
Before the complete list of 1872 men
VII be made known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
DOC YAK" HAS
TROUBLES IN IOWA

Dubuque, Aug 1e.--Sidney Smith,
originator of the doc Yak" cartoon,
has as much trouble with his machine
as his celebrated character experien-
ces each week with old "648."
Smiths auto bears the same femil-
lar license number and an original
drawing Of DOC" appears on the ra-
diator. The artist passed through
this city last week enroute from Chi
cago to Minneapolis.
A few miles south OF this city
faulty electrical connections ignited
oily parts Of the machinery and the
flames quickly put the car out of com.
mission. The party was compelled to
make their way here by taxicab and
put up at hotel until the burned
auto was repaired.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
FAIR LACKS SPACE
TO SHOW EXHIBITS

Mount Pleasant, Aug. 16.--Mor.
than 1000 attended the Henry county
fair-the first day Of the racing pro-
gram. The crowds took especial de-
light in the exhibits.
The displays are greater this year
than they have ever been. Many Of
the exhibitors were required to take
their prize fruits and farm products
home after they were judged. because
the association lacked space to place
them. The livestock show is larger
than 1t has ever been.
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cHlLLicOTHE.

Mrs. Olney from Mt. Aver returned
home after visiting relatives and
friends here.
Mrs Peter Newerf Of Ottnmwa was
a house guest at the G. E. Jenkins
home last week
Mrs. O. w Hasselrooth and her
danehter-in-law Mrs. Glenn Hassel-
ronth visited in Avery recently.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Byrum were
host and hostess at a family dinner on
Sunday including, from distance, 10
Pvri,n and family Of Ottumwa, Leslie
Pvrun and wife and Mrs Harry Mil
Ter and family of Frederick.
Miss Anna Warren was taken to the
Ottunlwa hospital on Monday for sur
giral treatment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
BISHOP WILL NOT
LET PRIEST RESIGN

Sioux City. Aug. 16.-The Rev. NJ
Cybulski pastor of st. Casimir Lithu.
antan Catholic church, who resigned
under death threats from his country.
men who believed him responsible for
the draft selections, will not be allow.
ed to quit until he finds a successor,
according to Bishop P. j. Garrigan.
THE Rev. Mr. Cybulski is the only
Lithuanian priest In this diocese and II
may take long time to secure anoth.
err" the bishop said. Federal authors.
ties are there investigating the alleged
plot against the priests life and ar
rests are expected at any time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
FAIR TO HAVE
OTTUMW
DAVIS COUNTY MEN INVITE CON-
MERcIAL CLUB TO HELP
BOOST CROWD.

Ottumwa will be represented in
force at the Bloomfield fair next
month and arrangements are In the
making this afternoon at the CONNER
cial club for an Ottumwa day at the
Davis county exhibit. A committee Of
the Davis County Agricultural society
and Bloomfield Commercial club were
guests Of the Commercial club This
noon at the weekly business mems
luncheon. A committee was named by
Chairman w. T. Hail. who presided at
the luncheon, to confer with the
Bloomfield men and they met in joint
session following the luncheon.
Fifty men gathered at today's lunch
con and a live meeting followed, at
which the visitors from Davis county
invited Ottumwa to come to Bloomfield
during the fair and lend support to the
sister county's agricultural show. The
plan is to have an Ottumwa day when
special attention will be given the
crowd that goes from here for the
races and general program.
A. r. Wray. president of the Davis
county agricultural society, H. c.
Leach, secretary, Golden Prosser, T. D.
Doke, and J. M. Krewson, president Of
the Bloomfield Commercial club were
present and made short talks. Presi-
dent C. S. Harper of the Ottumwa Com
mercial club also spoke and in vited
the visitors to Ottumwa Labor day
and to attend the big county picnic
which will be held at Agency.
j. K. Dysart, chairman. H. B. Som
ers, c. D. Evans, Harry Davis, E. X.
Daugherty, ALI G. Cook, c. D. Evans,
H. V. Mercer and F. P Baer, were
named as committee to cooperate
with the Bloomfield men in arranging
for Ottumwa day at the Davis county
fair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
BAGGAGE MAN
THROWN FROM TRAIN

Brookfield, Mo-. Aug. &c. P. Ire
land. a baggageman on train No. IA,
had a narrow escape from death. He
was standing near the door Of the bag.
gage car moving trunk. As the
train went around curve: he lost
his balance and fell from the car The
train was going about 60 miles an
hour. Fortunately the trunk did not
fall on him. Reaching Laclede. it was
discovered the man was missing. The
engine went back and the crew found
him sitting on the trunk. He was
brought to Brookfleld and DR.. Brown
field is caring for him. He suffered a
broken limb and was very badly
bruised and scratched.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
WE'LL KNOWN ALBA
WOMAN is CALLED

Abba, Aug. 1.-THE community Is
saddened because of the death Of Miss
Katherine Porter on Saturday night at
Oskaloosa. The remains were brought
to Abba Monday and the funeral held
at the home of her brother, Rev. VIM.
Porter, at II o'clock.
Her twin sister Mrs Evelyn Gordon,
preceded her by only six months. They
could not long be separated.
She leaves sister, Miss Elizabeth
Porter, and brother VIM Porter, and
nieces and nephews.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
RELEASES REFUSED
IN KEETS ACTION

Springfield, Mo-, Aug. l6.-Denial Of
the application for release on bond of
Claude Piersol, Cletus Adams and
TAYLOR Adams, charged with the kid
mapping of Baby Lloyd Keet. was an
nounced by Circuit Clerk Ira l.. Ed
monds. who said that the order would
stand unless attorneys for the state
and defense should reach an agree
ment as to the amount Of the bond to
be furnished. Prosecutor Paul O'Day
is understood to oppose any bond less
than $4,000 for each prisoner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
RED OAK BOYS
GIVEN PHONOGRAPH

Red Oak, Aug ia local music
store presented Company NJ with a
special army and navy model phono
graph. built in steel-bound case
Many gifts of records for the machine
from individuals have since been re
corded. The Elks. Masons. Odd Eel
lows, Maccabees and the city fire de-
partment have each donated $40 worth
OF records.
Captain Rose and Lieutenant Chris
TOPPER haze each been presented with
an Airedale pup by Harry Pilkington
The dogs will be given special wal
training. since this breed is very adapt
able and has performed excellent field
service In Europe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
GRAY ART EXHIBIT
BENEFITS RED CROSS

Sigourney, Aug. 16-Charles A. Gray
of Chicago will have on exhibition in
the G. D.. Woodin residence in this
city during all Of next week a large
number Of his fine art paintings. Mr..
Gray is a Keokuk county product but
for the last twenty-five years has lived
In Chicago and has during that time
become noted artist. The proceeds
of the exhibition Will be given for the
benefit OF the Red Cross.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
WANT CLEAN UP DAY.

Chillicothe, Mo-, In letter to the
district school boards, County Super
intendent Of Schools. ]. NJ. Gallatin,
suggests that the rural schools OF
Livingston connty open on Monday.
September 8. He also designated Sat
urday, September l as cleanup day
and urges that the school houses and
premises be put into condition on that
day for the opening of school the fol-
lowing Monday
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
MAsoNs PICNIC SEPT. $

Sigourney. Aug. 16--The annual pic
mic of the Masonic lodges of Keokuk
county will this year be held at Rich.
land on September 5th. Committees
have been appointed to look after ar
rangements and program. At this
meeting 1t Is expected that hundreds
Of the masons of the county will be in
attendance. Noted Masonic speakers
will be procured and good program
arranged for the occasion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
A Boys Essay on Breathing

i Breath is made of air. We breathe with our lungs,
ur lights liver and kidneys If it wasn't for
he life agoing through and when asleep
Boys thatstay in all day should not breathe They
hould wait until they got outofdoors. Boys in room
lake bad, unwholesome air They, make carbonicide
Tiers in black hole India, and carbonicile got in
hat there hole and nearly killed everyone before morning
Girls kill the breath with corsets that squeeze the dia
Era Girls can't holer like boys because their
agram is squeezed too much If was girl had rather
boy, so run, holler and row, and have great
jig diagram
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
A REAL IOWA FOG.

Knoxville. Aug. 14.-Worth Overton,
one Of the best known Marion fancy
hog raisers, has just sold yearling
boar to man in Hooppole. H.. for
$1,000. A litter mate of the boar is
held at $500 by the owner. and he
will have these two hogs on exhibition
at the state fair among others Of his
raising.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
HAS BOOZE RECIPE.

\ Sioux City, Aug. 16.-Peter Prokas
being held for federal authorities on
he ground that he Is selling a home.
hade recipe for the manufacture OF in.
bxicants. Prokas was arrested at his
boarding house and had fourteen diff
aren't bottles OF extracts. every one OF
|khich, the police say, Is intoxicating.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
ALBA MAN COURIER
|ITTRSCRIRER SINCE 1866

k3Albia. Aug. 16.-J W. Conwell en-
listed in the service of his country in
troop B, 9Th Iowa cavalry in 1868, and
1 sas discharged in 1865. In 1866 he be-
IAN taking The Ottumwa Courier and
las continued taking II all OF these
Rlears. He has the longest subscription
Record Of any on the present list.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
MARSHAL ARRESTS cHINAmAN.

Davenport, Aug. 14.-United States
Marshal Petersen is in Davenport with
Lee w. Lang, arrested in Columbus
Junction because he distributed social
istic literature considered detrimental
to the government of the United
States. Lang will be lodged In the
county Jail. The title of the literature
which was distributed at Columbus
Junction was why Should You
Fight?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
IOWA GIRL BURNED.

Denison, Aug. 14.-Tn attempting to
kindle the supper fire with oil. the
fourteen-year-old daughter of Martin
Hansen, was fearfully burned Her re-
covery is doubtful. The house was de-
stroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
FELL FROM ENGINE TO DEATH.

Trenton, Mo-, Aug. 16.-I. L. Greg.
DRY. thirty-two years old, Of Trenton.
an employe Of the Rock Island. was
instantly killed when he fell from,
freight train eight miles east of st.
Joseph
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-17
siLo AND BARN BURNS.

Abba. Aug. 16.-The barn and silo
on the farm of 0. H. and H. T. Duncan,
formerly owned by Robert Marley,
burned Wednesday. The cause of the
fire is unknown.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-12
FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS.

United States District Court,
Northern District of Georgia, West
ern Division. In re H. r. Grimes,
bankrupt. In bankruptcy.
To the creditors of the above bank
rupt, of Dawson, Ga, in the county
of Terrell and district aforesaid: You
are hereby notified that on. June 6,
1917, the above named was duly ad-
judged bankrupt, that the first meet
ing of creditors in said matter will
be held in the court house at Daw-
son, Ga, on June IS, 1917, at the
hour of 8 o'clock a. M, at which time
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt and transact such other
business as may come before said
meeting. The bankrupt is required to
be present. A. H. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-12
"WHY WOMEN CANNOT
SLEEP"

The highly organized, finely strung
nervous system of women subjects them
to terrors of nervous apprehension which
no man can ever appreciate.
The peace of mind, the mental Doise
and calmness under difficulties, which
Is necessary for happy womanhood, is
only possible when the sensitive feminine
organism is in a perfectly healthy condi.
ton. If there be any weakness or de.
rangement in this respect no remedy in
the world so completely restores womanlv
health, nervous vlgor and capability as
the wonderful "Favorite Prescription"
invented by DR.. r. v Pierce. 1t purifies
heals and strengthens; insures functional
regularity; provides physical reinforcement
and sustaining. power at periods of special
weakness and depression.
COvington, Ky-"For about twenty
years | have known Of DR.. Pierce's
tavorite Prescription. ! began using it
because friend recommended it. When
run down, nervous and dragging around
used several bottles Of this well-known
remedy. It always helps me lust as Is
Is. advertised to do. 1t is the most
pleasant and the best woman's medicine
1 have ever used have recommended
it to several others. My daughter has
also used it with just as good results as
l have. "---MRs. LUcRETgA GIBSON, 1888
Greenup ST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-12
FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS.

United States District Court,
Northern District of Georgia, West
ern Division. In re NJ. C. Bowen,
bankrupt. In bankruptcy.
To the creditors of the above
bankrupt, of Preston, Ca, in the
county of Webster and district afore-
said: You are hereby notified that on
June 1, 1917, the above named was
duly adjudged bankrupt, that the
first meeting of creditors in said mat
ter will be held in the court house
at Preston, Ca, on June 18, 1917, at
the hour of o'clock p. m, at which
time creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, exam
inc the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may come before
said meeting. The bankrupt is re-
quired to be present. A. H. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.