Ottumwa Daily Courier from Ottumwa, Iowa • Page 5

MONDAY January 26. 1903. CLERT RETIRES Officer Closes. Up Work For Jeff- THE OTTUMWA- COURIER. erson County.

J. F. QUITS OFFICE Books and Records of Clerk of District Court Are Examined by A. W. Miller, of Henry County, Who Makes Report to Supervisors.

Fairfield, Jan. 26--(Courier Special Service) According to the custom prevailing in Jefferson county for many an expert was employed to examine the books and records of John F. Merckens, the county clerk who retired from office recently A W. Miller, county clerk ot Henry county, was secured to make the examination and as the result of his work will submit to the Jefferson county board of supervisors tomorrow the following report: "Mt Pleasant, Jan. 26, 1903.

the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County, Iowa. Gentlemen: "In pursuance of instructions from Samuel Billingsley, chairman of your board, I have made an examination of the books and records TM Merckens, ex-clerk of ning from a three weeks' trip on the road. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Adams are the happy parents of a ten pound daughter at their home since Friday.

H. A. Baker of Russell was a county seat visitor Saturday. A. C.

Reibel and family spent Sunday in Benton township at the home of Miss Maggie Reynolfls. John Hoskins of Osceola was the city Saturday on business. John Warner of Warsaw, arrived the last of the week for a visit with relatives and friends. Helene, the little daughter of Mrs. Eugene Crowell is seriously sick with pneumonia.

Carmi McKinley of Chicago spent Sunday in the city with friends. Virgil Eastman made a business trip to Russell today. of John F. i the district court of Jefferson county, Iowa, from January 2, 1899, to January 4, 1903, inclusive, said period being his entire term of office, and submit my report to said examination. affairs of the office and the general conduct of the same, as evidenced by the books and records therein, show a very satisfactory condition, and indicate a and prudent management of- affairs.

"The record work done by Merckens will compare favorably with the best in the state. "I find from an examination of the fee books of the office for the above named period, that Mr. Merckens has paid to the treasurer of Jeff- iersnn county on account of the county and school tund's, for district court and probate fees, marriage licenses, mechan'cs' liens, naturalization, fines, and miscellaneous items, the sum of 55,880.42, and that receipts for this amount are properly on. file with your Bloomfield. Bloomfleld, Jan.

adjourned Saturday afternoon until Monday morning when the trial of the will contest case of Brown vs Huff was resumed. There was a meeting of the members of the committee appointed by the Davis County Agricultural society to revise the premium list for the fair in 1903, at the court house 'Saturday. The members of the committee were: Jas. A. Dunn, E.

Cleland, George Good, O. D. Wray, J. C. Browherd, Harvey Wray.

The newly elected president of the association was also present. W. F. Shannon of Seymour, spent Sunday in this city, a guest of Dr. and Mrs A.

M. Ford. Mr. -Shannon is a brother of Ford. Mr.

and Mrs. C. D. Apley returned Friday morning from an extended visit in Belvidere, and other points. They report a very pleasant trip.

8 Times 1.20 A two-pound package of Pillsbury's Vitos makes more than twelve pounds of cooked breakfast food eight times as much as ready-to-serve cereals sold at the same price per package. A Dollar Saved! Pillsbury's Vitos is made by the millers of Pillsbury's Best Flour. Ask your grocer about copies of famous paintings absolutely free to purchasers of Pillsbury's Vitos. county auditor. "I find that the collections have been properly accounted for, with the exception ot some slight clerical- errors and omissions and the true amount due the county for the period is $5.878.47, making his account stand as follows: "Amount paid Jefferson county, by John H.

Merckens. for within period Correct amount due Jefferson county, for within period. .5,878.47 Amount o-. erpaid by said Merckens lor within period 1.95 Amount dise John H. Merck- ens by Jefferson county.

1.95 "I have examined the deposit book and the judgment dockets and find that all monies received on these accounts have, as I believe been properly accounted for and paid to those entitled to receive them. "In this connection I wish to express my hearty appreciation, of the valuable help rendered me in this examination by Mr. Merckens, and his son, W. C. Merckens, and for the many courtesies shown me by all the county officeis of Jefferson county during my short stay in your city.

All' of which is respectfully submitted." (Signed), A. W. Miller. ivlr. and Mrs.

John W.Higbee of Ottumwa, spent Sunday in this city at the parental Higbee home. Valentine Moore of Marion township, was a business caller at the court house Saturday. J. A. Inskeep of Stiles returned Thursday from an extended- visit in Linn and Henry counties.

Leslie Eastburn of Corydon, is visiting relatives here. C. E. Fenton of Mack, transacted business in Bloomfleld Saturday. Sherman Dawning from near Bunch, was a business caller in Bloomfield Saturday.

I Davis of Salt Creek township, came up to Bloomfield Saturday on business. B. F. Leyd'a of Mack was looking after business affairs here Saturday. Rev D.

W. Hastings of Floris, transacted business in Bloomfield Saturday. Mike of Marion township, made a busine.s strip to Bloomfield Saturday. Will Shreeve of Troy come up to Bloomfield Saturday on business. C.

C. Collins of Stiles made a business trip to Bloomfield Saturday. Bud Allbright of Ashgrove came to Bloomfield Saturday on business. Lee Kirk of Pulaski was a business caller at the county treasurer's ofiice Saturday. J.

R. Shepherd of Drakesville, transacted busin3ss here Saturday. W. L. Foster of West Grove transacted business at the court house Satur- rick where he has been visiting friends for a few days.

The O'Brien boys are having their hay and straw baled this week. John Horn of Honey street is shipping wood to Otumwa. George Rhodes of Sorghum Ridge, had a narorw escape Friday. He was husking corn for L. S.

Wood, when the team lost their footing and fell, one horse falling on the other, and turning the wagon entirely over, throwing the contents of the wagon in a ditch, and narrowly missing Mr. Rhodes. As Austin Simmons was returning from church at Mar's Hill last Sunday evening, a fence rail became entangled in the spokes of his buggy wheel and wrecked the left front wheel. He was compelled to leave the buggy and made the remainder of the trip on horse back. from Ottumwa, where he has been employed at the pump house.

Elias Hall bought a large drove of sheep tnis week, which he will feed for market. The Courier is the only paper that comes here regularly any more. occasion being the dedication of the new Odd Fellows hall. Over 375 visitors were present -from various out of town lodges. At one o'clock a parade consisting of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows marched from the old hall to the new in double file which was over two blocks long.

This was followed by addresses by O. E. Garrett and Rev. C. C.

Harl. Jesse Landis, of Osceola. was in our city on business yesterday. Edith-Dale, of Lucas, visited friends here Saturday. Word was lately received from Ran- gooni, Burma, that Miss Emma Stockwell, the missionary from this place, has been very ill with fever, but is slowly gaining strength.

Mrs. Sarah Dana, of Nebraska, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P.

Root. Joe Soil, of Marshalltown, has been visiting friends here. Blanche Bishop, of Des Moines, is visiting Mrs. J. A.

Allison. Mrs. A. Watts is visiting her son, O. E.

Garrett. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, living three miles northwest of Murray, died at 10 o'clock a. m. Friday, from paralysis.

The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, interment being made in the Murray cemetery. Ezra Dufur, of Lorimor, was on our streets Saturday. Ida Hallam is very low with neuralgia at her home in East Murray. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx COURIER WANT ADS GIVE THE NEWS. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXj Ceiar Jan.

Cedar. Rennie and Agency. Agency, Jan. seems to day. C.

Smith of Wyacondah township was a business caller at the court house Saturday. J. P. Horn of Fabius township, transacted business Saturday at the county treasurer's office. Russell.

Russell, Jan. and Sam Boyd have gone to Texas to look at land there with a view to purchasing farms, Mr. and Mrs. John Steck and sister Nora went to Creston on No. 9 Saturday to visit for a few days.

Miss Elizabeth Davies returned to her home at Fairfield Saturday evening after a two weeks' visit with her friend, Mrs. Mabel Allen. The W. R. C.

are going to observe McKinley's birthday with a specia" program to be held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon. Harley Childs came home from hie work Sunday to visit his mother. Chiliicothe. Chillicothe, Jan. and Mrs.

John Miller of Ottumwa are guests at the home of'their daughter, Mrs. D. F. Rambo. Mrs.

E. S. Warren and- children spent Sunday at Columbia at the home of "her sister, H. Olney. The Epworth League will give a free entertainment at the church Tuesday evening, January" 27.

Bvrybody is cordially invited. Mrs. Abe Stuber and daughter of Ottumwa are visiting at the home of her parents. Mrs. G.

W. Blatkman, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Chiliicothe, died very suddenly at her James M. Hunt of Pulaski, called at home Satur( ay mor ning at 9 o'clock. Irs. Blackman came to Chiliicothe in early day and was widely known rnong a large circle of acquaintances, he was a devout' Christian and to now her was to love her.

Henry Kitterman, who has been in Chariton. Cliariton, Jan. citizens will meet in an adjourns mass meeting and hear the report of the committee thai was selected to ticket for the city election. Just before the mass meeting ther will be a ward caucus of the various wards in the court House for tho purpose of selecting a candidate for alderman from each ward. Their candidates will be put the selection of candidates nominated by the committee and the whole will constitute a ticket to be known as the citizens' ticket.

Will Pollard anu Frank Garland of Derby were in the city last evening Vfhile on their way to St. Louis. cert Harris, a former Chariton boy, but who is now located at Peoria, came Saturday for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Hoclson. Mrs.

J. M. Heil and daughter Maud and little granddaughter, Maud Silbann, departed Saturday for their home in Watsonville, after an extended visit in this city with her sister, Mrs. John Dawson. A.

Garrett of Columbia was a business visitor in the city the last of the week. Mrs. W. E. Stevenson, who moved to Oklahoma a short time ago, returned Saturday in response to a telegram announcing tne serious illness of her son at Bauer.

Miss Myrtle Kirk of Humeston was visiting with friends in the city Saturday. Eddie Woodman of Russell spent Sunday in the city with friends. the court house Saturday on business. W. Overturf of Marion township, called- at the court house Saturday on business.

EH JTruitt of Drakeville, made a busi- ness'trip to Bloomfleld Saturday. Ed Battin from near Stiles, transacted business in Bloomfield Saturday. W. P. Rime of Soap Creek township, was a business caller in this city Saturday.

W. W. Power of Pulaski, was attending to business affairs here Saturday. A. Grimes of Soap Creek township, was transacting business Saturday at this place.

J. L. Ware of Perry township, was in Bioomfield Saturday on-, business. Sam Pattorff of Wyacondah township, came up to Bloomfield Saturday on business. H.

D. Ferguson of Perry township, was a business caller at the court house Saturday. J. R. Haney of Milton, made a short visit in Bloomfield Saturday afternoon.

M. A. Jones of Perry township, transacted business here Saturday. Rev E. A.

Hastings of Floris, transacted business at the court house Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Kirton of Lacona i house Friday. Bobtown. Bobtown; and Jonah Simmons spent a very pleasant evening at the TSTews offic Friday. Mrs. Wesley Dunning of Sorghum Ridge is seriously ill.

Charles McCanal made a flying trip to Ottumwa Saturday. Dr. Charles Wood was a caller at the Courtney home Sunday. George Gordon has returned home from an extended visit at the Jessup home on Sorghum Ridge. Z.

Odenbaugh closed a sucessfu term of school at the Liberty schoo were in the city'Saturday on a shop-1 Harry Mowery was transacting busi ping expedition. ness in Ottumwa Thursday. J. C. Seward came in Saturday eve-1 Orin Hook has returned from Hed STRENGTH Twenty-five years ago in acquainting Jewelers with ths strength of tho Jus.

Bow Stiffened QoUfWntch Cases, an cnterprlsingBalesmon used the mctboolberechown. Jaa. Bosa Cases are Btill the strongest coses made. As good as solid gold in appearance. Better than gold in wearing quality.

Less than solid gold in cost. In I AS. BOSS Watch Case theielsa layer of very hard composition between an inside and outside layer of solid gold reducing the cost of the case, and adding greatly to its strength. BOSS Cases are guaranteed to wear for 23 years; are recognized as the standard, and sold as such Jewelers. Write us for booklet.

The Keystone Watch Caje Company, hiladelphii. By This Mark You Know Them 'ttumwa the past ome Saturday. week, returned Frank Moore are quarantined with scarlet fever. Miks Witt died at his home Wednesday. Funeral at White Oak Friday.

His only of Indiana, wes present at the funeral. A. G. Erskin had a public sale Tuesday. R.

J. Moody is putting up ice. Mrs. Wm. Garrett had a carpet-rag sewing Thursday.

The ladies sewed about forty pounds of rags and tacked a comfort. Miss Eva Burrier entertained some of her friends Friday. Those present were: Edith Connor of Ottumwa, Mary and Ada Slemmons, Winnie and Blanche Garret, and Stella Halloway, The Misses Slemmons -also entertained the same crowd Wednesday, including Minnie Garret of Fremont. Neil Bradley and his son, Erv, have gone to Oklahoma to look for a location. Willie Witt was called home from Elliott's business college on account of his grandfather's serious illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Roll McCord of Moravia, are visitng relatives here. Maple Grove. Maple Grove, Jan.

Chalmers Woodruff and Sherman Lee have been hauling sawdust from east of here this week. Oscar Moon and Miss Sadie Palmer called on friends at this place Tuesday night. Mrs. Martha has returned to her home after several days', visit with relatives. Miss Gillen of" near this place, has been visiting a few days in Moravia, the guest of her brother.

Several from this place have been attending protracted meeting in Moravia this week. Mrs. C. M. DuVall and children were in town shopping last Wednesday.

Mrs. J. B. Level and daughter, Miss Maude, called on friends a few days ago. Fremont.

Fremont, Jan. Epworth still be on the boom in this vicinity. Eli and George Fair sold their 300 acre farm northeast of town for per acre. T. M.

Young also sold his farm one and a half miles east of town for $80 per acre, which is said to be a considerable advance over its value at the purchase about a year ago. Miss Dora Spry went to Council Bluffs yesterday where she will attend business college. Walter Foster and Drury Fair have returned to Ames where they are attending school. Dr. J.

F. Newell has gone to Chariton to remain for some time. Miss Lura Houdyshell is very sick at her home here. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Buttoff and Mrs. William and Mrs. Thomas Buttoff ol Hedrick were calling on friends here yesterday.

The series of meetings being hold at the Methodist Episcopal church for some time will be continued during the week. Miss Edna Peck has returned from a three weeks' visit at Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Ray McCormick and Mrs. Mick who have been sick are improving.

Munterviile. Munterville, Jan. Halloway Eddyville was a Munterville visitor J. M. Nelson delivered a fine lot of to- Chillicoihe this week, receiv- ng the splendid price of $6.35 per undredweight for them.

J. M. Oval was an Ottumwa visitor Saturday. Roy Gates, the assessor, has already ommenced going the rounds of the ownship'with his duty of finding out what he can of the financial condition if the residents. Mr.

and Mrs. C. S. Smith and datigh- er Pearl and Mr. and Mrs.

W. R. Smith and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. E.

G. Allen last evening. Mrs. J. M.

Oval, who has been quite sick for the past week or more, is now mproving very rapidly, much to the of her family. Mrs. E. G. Allen, who has been very sick the past week, is much improved health at the present writing.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Swanson and Mr.

and Mrs L. L. Swenson visited with Mr and Mrs. Nels Hall last Thursday. Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Nelson a large number of their friends to a dinner last Thursday, and all there reported a very pleasant time. league gives a spelling school tonight.

The farmers are busy shucking and moving their corn. N. J. Bennett has purchased the Frank Gunn property, consideration, $2,000. He moves into this property March 1.

Miss Edith McFall went to Thayer, the first of the week for a few weeks' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Pearson of Eagle Grove, spent a few days the last week and the first of this week visiting with relatives here.

Mr. Pearson is one of the publishers of the Times-Gazette of that place. Newt Endicott moves on to a farm the first of March. He has rented a portion of the James Lathrop farm iy 2 miles east of town. Mrs.

Georgia arrived from Algona, on Tuesday, and it is understood that her household goods arrived here the same day. Joseph McFall will come down the last of this week or the first of next. Mrs. Hester Yenney has been quite bick but is better at present. Ira Barr returned this week from a three months' visit in the northwestern part of the state.

Unionville. TJnionville, Jan. party was given at the home of W. M. Dukes Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Del la Salzmann, of Wayland.

Light re freshments were served and a good time enjoyed by all present. Ruel Cox made a flying trip to Blakesburg last Friday afternoon to get his lady friend, Miss Blanche Wil Hams. Mrs. E. Miller, a resident in the east end of town, is very sick.

Glen Connolly was a visitor at tbji place from Udell Friday evening. Mrs. A. S. Dukes left for her homi in Wayland last Thursday evening.

J. A. Collins has been visiting in Kansas City, the last week. A. Hicks and" Claude Swank went 'Forbush last Friday afternoon to sel the Forbush Coal Co.

some props. Harl Underwood has quit workini as a brakeman on the Rock Island am returned to his home at this plae last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Leavell, from Ma pie Grove district, were in our vicinitj Saturday transacting business. Ross Hicks, who has been sick a most all fall is very poorly at thi writing. W. weeks Eddyville.

Eddyville, Jan. Waugaman, after a several siege of inflammation of the bowels, now able to sit up some, although no yet strong enough to take solid food Mrs. C. S. Smith of South Fift street, has been quite ill.

William Allison is able to be ou again after a few days' illness, and Saturday he went to Oskaloosa on short trip. Born, Thursday January 22, to and Mrs. Joe Lee, of Coalfield, a seve pound daughter. Born, Saturday January 24, to and Mrs. Jas.

Davies of Lost Creek a large ten pound girl. Wm. Roberts of Lost Creek, had hi right elbow quite badly burned a fe days ago by getting against a ho stove. Mrs. Longdon of Sand Ridge is sti sick with the asthma.

Frank Parish of Chicago, who has been visiting relatives here, is quite ill at the home of his mother, Mrs. Parish on Fourth street. U. MYKKS, STt). PHONE mu when uoi'Oiug wood sawed.

LOST. LOST-- 1'. K. 0. 1'IN I A OK Mrs.

Jennie Hiioscllo engraved wiuic. 1'Imloi- please leave at rourlcr ulllee. I FOUND. Milling nt this ottit-i', lilentifylug propel ty anil paying fur Ibis nut lee. FOR RENT.

FOR KOlt CASH-- A SMALL A uliont one nilli' nnrtlieiiii of A In- nulre or address N. li. Johnson. Aijcney, Iowa. FOU RENT-WELL 1 STOCK farm four miles from city.

A. C. Lelgu- ton. K1U XT-- A UOOM I i convenienees, i Imanl, It deoU'ed. In (inlre 410 North (ircen.

KOlt UEXT-- S10VK11AL STEAM 1IKATEU ofllee suites, also desk room. Lclghtoii. KOlt I UOOMS, 3U3 'Vest Second street. KOIl RENT-- UOOM HOUSE ON West Woodland avenue. Dr.

C. It. Itus- sell. llofnmmi Building. HOUSE FOR RENT-- WEST SEVOXD ST.

Apply to J. E. Wilson, at (W4 West 2ud. FOR SALE. 2 KOlt SALE OK A KOll CITY prupeit.v, -Id ai-ie i a liees, nil lien ring, one i Ilutii- vl.l, Iowa Dr.

i 3 ISN'T THIS 7 A KK81- ilence lot near street ear line to trmle 1 fur diamonds. No ineinnhir -re. Title good. Yes! sure lint A i 11 vu loom cottage w.tli one aiTe of lino land to exoli.ingi 1 for dlanioml.s. Good title.

No Incnnilirnnce. Now, look here! il you wuit to liny, sell or a a or elty properly or borrow money, you eiin not do i i a call on W. Wyeoff, Idiom 13, i i Itloek, Ottumwa, Iowa, i. KOlt SALE-ONE A I STOVE, one soil coal healer." two healers, one double roneh, loeltws one htaud. 410 West Second street.

1- KOlt SALE Olt A OPT UN- tie smrey for a of l.liOU-puunU mares iV) West Second street. KOH SALE-1UU 0001) KAHMS IN son county. Missouri, all tlnely Improved, Invs smooth, good soil, line water, good schools, price OXZ to Rend for Hat. Winters Collins, Waiienslnn-g, Mo. IK 'YOU A GOOD A in South Dakota.

AdiUesa owner. Box 11 Colo, Iowa. Oil SALE-FINE PLATE GLASS AND innlioguuy cigar case. Miller's Cigar Store. Olt KALE-NEW DUESS SUIT.

11. i are Courier. OK A -TWO LOTS COUNER I'ONE- niah and Ash, two lots corner Enst Court and Ureen; must sell, make offer. U. OesMVell.

WANTED. A I I -rosiTiox AS or in small family. Call or address HoiiM-Keepcr. Queen A i i a I a A I TO I I A i I I A SEC-' i i l.md In I I i for i in i tire In good sized town. A i A Sclinller, lown.

A I I I A I I A i -lin I sheet. Sontli Side, per WeoK. A I 1 I 1 1 A I A Mil Kast Main. A WANTED. A A i oil I A i I wiMii.iii for geneial i i i i 1117 North i stiei'l.

A i KOK I Small a i IKS X. S.leel. A I TO A A Oil' baby. Appl. i i street.

A A i To ASSIST i i i i i Ens! Second si reel. A A 1 I I I i A i Mrs. S. D. linker, North st re( t.

A A (4 1 111. KOlt i A Apply "IS West i i i St. A A A MK.N I I I 1 i i pay: clmilais. a ack slims, eir. N'n ninasslng.

a i al A a Chicago. A I A I A Ifliil a National Nurseries, Kochrster, N. Y. A A maker, good for the rich! a M. A.

Krey, St ruble, Iowa. Mention Courier i lug. WANTED- A A I SALESMEN home i and sur- i big salary or commission for right people on I'nst selling ni i de much needed In every i i of all i i or call at once. Wegnor Mfg Co Detroit, WANTWD-AT ONCK I nl old linker mine. Ilrnwn Bros.

A I A A I AT il'KBH Potter's. OR, A. J. MUMMERT, ft VlLAooDO FREE EXAMINATION. Y-- FINANCIAL.

la BU A FARM lu the alfalfa, corn and wheat country, liiiltuio comity, the hnui- of alfalfa, corn and winter wheat. Improved farms from ifiU to per acre. islnclt loam soil. Four to eight miles from town. We 1m il large is list of fine fiirnn 1 and ranches for snli! In 0 the best a i country In the west i Send for our list.

Inclose stnmn. Address W. II. Grnssmeyer llrmney. Nob, 1 Mention Otuimwn Courier when wilting.

HI spend a few days with her parents, a her brother from Mexico having come for a short visit. r. The musical program to have been sn given at the school house Friday afternoon was postponed until a week later, January 30, owing to the scailet fever. Will Page and Mra. Lucy Reed were is passengers to Ottumwa, Friday morn- ing.

ot The Weave Commission had men at work here Thursday, stringing ill up a wire to connect Oskaloosa and FINANCIAL WOULffi YOU SHYEST 9100 TO MAEC13 A PKOFffT OK lEFmtll'M A TIMIM YOUII HACK IX 11 SO, BUY COLUMBUS CONSQUOA TED GOLD MSMNG COMPANY'S STOCK nf LEAD.HUOTH DAKOTA a. 75C.persliare. Tho MottitstnkttCutiipaii) 'i nl il'unt Ji oojwrslure, nch anted 105115.1"* per sti.irc.niid 1ms bci'O iilcnds steadily for Uic past 22 ycnrs. Tlie Comiiitms Couijiany's property ailJQina Oic Hoincstnkc. nnd In-, li ot its ore Ijotlfs Sixty men arc now anil tlimll mill is in ori-mtlcm.

Proceeds ft-jin tlic sate of are lie- nifj In the further eloprnf rit of ihc nnd Itie of ulilltional inltls. No reason why tins stock should tint show profits iiinllar to ihobc of 1 helievc lliis is. the opportunity ever nflcr. to iha puMIe in tlic way of a mining sharo, an-l mUIsc tlic itnnfTdinte nur. cliasectfttt? slock, is the price 111 be advanced.

The 111 iclt IlilU region, with proper dcvcUiiunei'I. rrlly Cfjun! t.r exceed tlie fanio'is liaml district of South AMca, which Is tho creamt produrine seriion in the orld at the present time, I'eople who arc tmlllar l(h tlic Mills and ihe Raml declare in of the former. is the coming uold camp of the world. Tremendous ore bodies have been developed In the Columbian propertv. that pruve beyond all doubt thi; value of the crtiund, All that is needed to pi.t the i ompany on a dividend paving basis Is the ereclion of larye nidK for the ircntment of ore.

I ttu; piirrhase of Hidden Hnrtnnc Stock at ac. share; now srllinir at fi sg jwr Miarc, ami wilihliortlyarh.incetofa.ao 1 still nrMsc the purrhise oi this htirr stock. Hi It Ui'nlng much higher. fo- filll nirttriiHrscoiiCfTTitnB the above IB KSSCrilT S. SHAW, tlfflffi, 14 find IS, flrvtn I'tiinrc UOMVIT, i Abingdon.

Abingdon, Jan. Lulu Snid- miles-south of town, has been suffering for a few days with the grip. The memorial services which were the neighborhood north of town, gave Fred and Miss "Una Padgett a surprise party Wednesday evening, as they and Miss Effle Warner, residing five and their parents. Mr. and Mrs.

N. H. er of Deltai is visiting relatives here! held at Lost Creek Saturday morning i -i n-rtA 0 Qfl 1T1 this week. at 10 o'clock and 2:30 o'clock in the tcu A series of meetings are in progress i afternoon in honor of the miners who Mr. and Mrs.

John arson were Ot- at the Christian church conducted were killed in the great explosion just tumwa visitors last Thursday Larson sold a fine team of horses in Ottumwa last Thursday to the famous horse buyer. "Diamond Bill" Hall. There were also quite a numler of farmers from this vicinity who had horses there-for his Inspection and it was noticed quite a number broueht their horses back home, as they did not git the price they wanted. Smith and C. S.

Smith were also Ottumwa visitors last Thursday. Winchester. Winhcester, Jan. 26-- Saturday, January 24, was Mr. and Mrs.

Thos. Williams' thirtieth wedding anniversary, and their children planned a surprise for them on the evening before. There was quite a crowd of friends gathered and a pleasant time was enjoyed. An oyster supper was served. Mr.

Dake of Keosauqua. is visiting his sister, Mrs. Scanion. Mrs. Sarah Brown of near Ottumwa visited old friends here several days recently.

Mrs. Brown was formerly Bailie Evans of this vicinity. The young people had a carrom party at Thomas Brown's west of town on Friday evening. There will be singing at N. Harvey's north of town on the evening of January 28.

C. B. McCall came home Saturday I Elder Lee Walker of Batavia. Dr. and Mrs.

King spent Sunday at the home of Frank Henry. C. B. Campbell who has been on the sick list is slowly improving. Murray.

Murray. Jan. 26--Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Linkenback are making an extended visit with their daughter in Williamsfield, 111. Last Sunday morning at the Methodist Episcopal church special services were held in rejoicing over the fact that the church is entirely cleared of indebtedness. A history of the church was read and following a financial statement then Mrs. Lorimor read an interesting essay on "Cheerful Giving." A roll call was then held to which a great many responded. Emma Claver has accepted a position in the new firm of Jamison, Lewis in Osceola.

Last Wednesday, the streets of Murray were pretty well crowded, the a year previous, were largely attended. The hall in which they were held was literally packed. Father C. F. Waldrou of St.

"Mary's Catholic church at Oskaloosa, made the address. Denis Fourtner has returned to Knoxville, after a short visit with relatives. Miss Nellie Bourke of Second street, was in Oskaloosa Wednesday, having her eyes treated. J. E.

Jones of near Taintor, spent Sunday night with his sister, Mrs. G. S. Chord of Fourth street. Mrs.

Chas. Ames, now of Oskaloosa, and whose husband holds the position of inspector over this division of the C. R. I. visited from Wednesday until' Friday with her mother, Mrs.

Ellen Rose of South Third street. James Dunkle of Ottumwa was an over Sunday visitor here Miss Ella Thompson, of the force of teachers of the Eddyville school, departed for Somerset a few days ago to Cherry Pectoral For colds, coughs, bronchitis. We have been saying this for60years.j£ Padgett will soon move to a farm the river, northwest of town. The evening was spent in orokinola and other games, thp guests departing at 11 o'clock. Those present were: Missess Minnie Bennett, Iva Smith, Florence Embling, Elizabeth Linderman; Messrs.

Harry Harding. A i Bennett, Clarence Burns, Chester and Harry Bssco. The place, on which Mr. Padgett now resides, will occupied the coming year by John Winograsky of Pc-kay. Ed DeLoug.

of near Beacon, was here Thursday and Friday on business. Mrs. Margaret Newell of Fudge who has been ill, was "nightly improved a day or two ago. Marie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Criswell, has been afflicted with tonsilitis. Mrs. R. D. Hall and Mrs Beamer have been on the sick list, afflicted with the grip Mrs Warren Rugglcs.

north of town, is still sick from chronic heart and stomach trouble Mrs Wm Stuck, formerly of this place, but now of Lost Creek, who was burned by an explosion two weks ago, is improving Now York BANKING HOUSED The Wabash Railway will the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each niCuih, round-trip tickets at one fare, plus for the to points in North wester-- Iowa. and South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Indian anc. other points. A. J.

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