Iowa Old Press

Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 9, 1903

KEOSAUQUA NEWS

Van Buren County People and Their Movements.
Keosauqua, July 9
- George F. Smith, editor of the State Line Democrat, has been confined to his bed at his home since Monday of this week with sickness.
-The infant child of Court Reporter C.A. Wilkin and wife, died at their home in this place on Tuesday of this week and the remains were buried in the Purdon cemetery west of town. The child only lived about two hours after birth.
-Prin. David Williams, of this place, and Prin. A.T.S. Owen, of Farmington, on Monday commenced a four weeks' term of summer school in the public school building. This will make the term end on Friday before the county normal begins and is designed to precede the work in the normal, and is intended to give young teachers a better training and to enable the older teachers to review. There are forty pupils enrolled who are working hard and the school promises to be a success.
-Sheriff R.P. Ramsey went to Utica yesterday and sold all of the stock of merchandise of W.H. Teal, the absconding debtor, except the stock of farm implements. The same was sold for two-thirds of the appraise value or about $2,000, and the Keosauqua State bank who was the purchaser. This bank is one of Teal's large creditors. The stock of implements will be sold within a few days on an execution issued in favor of J.G. Hutchison & Co., of Ottumwa, and will be sold on their execution and after several attachments have been satisfied and the balance will be applied on the Hutchison claim.
-Born, to Dr. and Mrs. Sherman on last evening, a daughter.
-The regular monthly Congregational church social was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Valentine on Tuesday evening of this week. There was a large attendance and music was furnished by the Keosauqua band.
-S.E. Irish, republican candidate for nomination for state senator, has withdrawn from the contest. At present this leaves only two aspirants for that office, Captain James Elerick of Doud's Station, and W.S. Allen of Birmingham. It is not known who will receive the support that formerly went to Mr. Irish. In the first convention Mr. Elerick and Mr. Allen received about the same number of votes each and Mr. Irish had the balance of power so to speak.

ALBIA NEWS
News from the Capital of Monroe County.
Albia, July 9
- The Misses Lois and Clara Cresswell of Burlington are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Newell., this week.
-John Ralston has commenced work on the foundation for a new house in the Third ward.

SIGOURNEY NEWS.
Items of Interest from the Capital of Keokuk County.
Sigourney, July 9
- Mrs. Wells dropped dead about 5 o'clock last evening, the supposed cause of her death being the effect of the intense heat. She had been as well as usual, but had complained of the heat for the past few days. Mrs. Wells was about 82 years of age, and had made her home for the past two years with her daughter, Mrs. Wells, of this town.
-W.B. Wayt and family left yesterday for Walsenburg, Col., to make it their future home.
-Marriage licenses have been issued to Henry Killian, 31, and Elsie M. Wallace, 18; W.C. Parker, 23, and Dora V. Morain, 18; William Weber, 23, and Maude Walker, 16.
-Yesterday was the occasion of the old soldiers' reunion at Sigourney. There were speeches by Capt. Jack Crawford, Capt. Parker, and C.M. Brown. There was quite a crowd present despite the sultry weather and the busy work in the harvest field. A very enjoyable time was had by those in attendance.
-Misses Pearl and Lillie Jester, of South English, visited Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Elma Smith.
-Mark Chamberlain returned to his home at Ottumwa this morning. He is a candidate for State Superintendent Riggs' private secretary.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. 2004]



Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 16, 1903


CHARGES VIOLATION
Information Filed Against Eight Saloon Keepers -- Claims Defiance of Mulct Law -- C.E. Hawk, Through His Attorneys, Raney & Simmons, of Fairfield, Files Information Against Men on Charge of Violating Injunction.
Information was filed late yesterday afternoon in the district court against eight Ottumwa saloon keepers charging them with violating an injunction issued against them in January 1902, to restrain them from selling or keeping for sale intoxicating liquors in violation of mulct law. The information was filed by C.E. Hawk, through his attorneys, Raney & Simmons of Fairfield. This morning notices were served on the eight men by Deputy Sheriff J.D. Stephens notifying them to appear to answer the charge Tuesday, July 21. The saloon keepers against whom information was filed are J.E. Meecham, Jas. Beatty, John Lunkley, Michael Brennan, Joe Erbacher, John Hahn, Carr & Johnson, and W.B. Murray.

The Case in January 1902.
Injunctions were issued against the eight firms in Wapello county district court in January of last year by Judge M.A. Roberts. The plaintiff in the cases against Meecham and Beatty was Chas. Kirkland. John S. Wolf was the plaintiff in the cases against John Lunkley, Michael Brennan and Joe Erbacher, and Martin Hardsoog appeared against John Hahn, W.B. Murray and Carr & Johnson. Raney & Simmons, the Fairfield firm of attorneys conducted the case for the plaintiffs in the case when Judge Roberts issued the injunctions and these men will also fight the case for the informant in these cases, C.E. Hawk.

Openly Defied the Law
Those who were in a position to know expected that proceedings would be brought against the Ottumwa saloonkeepers for violating the injunctions brought against them. For months it has been generally known that many of the saloons have been keeping open after 10 o'clock, the hour set forth in the mulct law for closing while on Sunday many of the saloons openly defied the law by having rear doors open. Some of the saloons defied the law and kept day and night forces at work dispensing drinks to the thirsty.

On July 4.
But it was on July 4, that many of the saloon keepers committed the most glaring imprudence. The city was crowded and several of the saloonkeepers kept the front doors open and paid no attention whatever to the mulct law. The most prudent of the proprietors closed their doors on that day fearing the consequences if just such action as has been taken against them should result and their wisdom is apparent when it is seen that they have not been called to face the court.

Close Early Since Fourth.
Shortly after the Fourth the saloon men seemingly awoke to the realization of the results that might follow from their actions on the nation's holiday and soon a change was seen. It is not known who gave the orders but early last week the doors of the saloons were closed promptly at 10 o'clock and there was "nothing doing" on Sunday. Last Sunday two of the proprietors, Tim Mack and Chas. Allen, failed to close their rear doors and Monday morning they paid fines of $25 in police court. The early and Sunday closing orders evidently came too late, however, and the eight men will be compelled to appear in district court to answer the charge of violating an injunction.
--
Mrs. James King, 93 Years of Age Passes Away in South Ottumwa
Was One of the Earliest Settlers of Wapello County- Old Resident of Ottumwa-
Funeral Friday Morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Mrs. Mary King, wife of James King, died at 5 o'clock last evening at the family residence, 311 South Ward street. The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church at solemn requiem mass. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father John O'Farrell. The interment will take place in Calvary cemetery.
Was 93 Years of Age.
Mrs. King was 93 years of age and was one of the earliest settlers of Wapello county and oldest residents of Ottumwa. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, September 29, 1810. In 1834 she was married to James King and in 1848 the young couple moved to this country and to Wapello county, where they lived for many years on a farm in Green township. A few years ago they left the farm and moved to Ottumwa to the family residence in South Ottumwa where Mrs. King's death occurred.
Her Death Unexpected.
About six weeks ago Mrs. King fell on the sidewalk and injured her left hip. At her advanced age the shock was a serious one and she never fully recovered. Her death last evening came very suddenly and was wholly unexpected. Mrs. King was widely known and she leaves a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, Jas. King, and three children, Joseph King of Omaha, Mrs. Andrew Smith, 309 West Second street, and Miss Mary King, who resides at the family residence.

Neighborhood News

Chariton. [Lucas Co.] Chariton, July 15
- Mr .and Mrs. Bert Murray and little daughter left yesterday on a few days' business trip for Mexico, Mo.
-Miss Carrie Duckworth returned yesterday morning from a two weeks' visit with relatives near Russell.
-Mrs. Amy Yengel and son Jacob expect to leave next week for a visit with Mrs. Yengel's mother at Cedar Rapids, Neb.
-Miss Edith Stephens came up from Grant City, Mo. last evening for an extended visit with her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Hass.
-N.E. Mitchell of Vandalia, Mo., formerly of this county, is visiting with relatives and acquaintances here.
-Mrs. Eva Sherman of Woodland, Ill., returned home yesterday after a pleasant visit with her aunt, Mrs. McMasters.

Albia [Monroe Co.] Albia, July 16
- George E. Duncan, who is traveling out of Denver, Col., is visiting at the parental H.M. Duncan home this week.
-Dr. W.B. Cousins who conducted a drug store here for years but who is now located at Hudson, Ohio, in the same business, is visiting relatives and friends in Albia this week.
-Dr. Ralph O. Early, who was located at Alliance, Neb., but who recently moved to Centerville, is visiting at the parental J.P. Early home today.
-A marriage license was issued yesterday by the clerk of the district court to Jos. L. Allender, aged 38, of Albia, to Miss Leona Clark, aged 27, of Batavia.

Sigourney [Keokuk Co.] Sigourney, July 16
- Herman Duensing, the 13-year-old son of H.F. Duensing, a farmer living three miles east of Sigourney, died yesterday afternoon, his death resulting from a tumor in his head. Two operations had been performed upon him and one of his eyes was removed a couple of months ago, but all to no avail toward saving his life.
Wm. Dulin, of German township, who has suffered with concussion of the brain as a result of an accident incurred during the storm Friday evening, died early yesterday morning. He did not regain consciousness from the time of the accident to the time of death.
-Dr. and Mrs. J.J. McElwee, of Chain of Rock, Mo., arrived yesterday evening to visit several days at the home of their daughter, Mrs. F.L. Goeldner.

Hedrick. [Keokuk Co.] Hedrick, July 16
- C.J. Hagan has exchanged his lumber yard for a farm near Winterset. Mr .Hagan is one of Hedrick's pioneer business men.
-Jas. Ward has gone to Mason City where he has a position in the Anderson hotel.
-Miss Kate Hines, deputy postmistress, is enjoying a vacation this week.
-Anson Hayes has resigned his position as night operator at the union station. Norton Night is his successor.
-Miss Nellie Timmonds, of Bladensburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C.L. Eller.
-Paul Houghton is acting deputy postmaster during the absence of Miss Hines.
-Jas. Fickling will occupy Mrs. Anna Heidenreich's property on east Fifth street recently vacated by T.H. Shaw.
-L. Sheets has placed a new brick walk in front of his residence on East street.

Bidwell [Wapello Co] Bidwell, July 15
- A fine mare belonging to James Johnston was badly injured last week by coming in contact with a bar wire fence.
-Mr. and Mrs. Harve Marts are rejoicing over the recent arrival of a twelve pound boy baby.
-James Johnston, accompanied by the Misses Navy Small and Eunice Chisman enjoyed a fishing excursion near Chillicothe Tuesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Gosney attended the interment of the late Mrs. William King in South Ottumwa Friday.

Chequest. [Davis Co.] Chequest, July 16
- John Hendrix, of Douds, was in Chequest Tuesday buying hogs.
-Mrs. Jane Hissem and daughter, Miss Sadie and Grant Ruckles and family of Leando, attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Parks, near Troy, Tuesday afternoon.

Batavia [Jefferson Co.] Batavia, July 16
- Walter Monger, formerly of Batavia, now of Wakee, passed through Batavia on No. 4 Saturday enroute for Mt. Pleasant to visit his mother.
-Misses Madie Shaw, Katie and Oral Wilson, Pear Garrett, Ella Lawson and Hester McNeil returned from Ottumwa Saturday where they have been attending the Wapello county institute.
-Mrs. Frescoln is in very poor health at the present time.
- "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was played here last night.
-Peter Nelson's new residence on Main street is nearing completion. It is a very handsome upto date house and improves the looks of East Main street.
-Miss Nellie Cramer, of Ottumwa, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peebler.
-J. Mohler is reported very ill.

Hazel Dell -Hazel Dell, July 16
- Miss Elsie Steller, of Ottumwa, is visiting this week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Hollingsworth.
-Richard Carson is spending this week with his sister, Mrs. J.P. Hollingsworth.

Munterville. [Wapello Co.] Munterville, July 16
- Oral Anderson, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Anderson, died last Saturday evening, July 11 at the age of 13 years 0 months and one day, after several months' sickness. His older brother Marvin died five week ago with the same sickness, which leaves Mr. and Mrs. Anderson without any boys at all. The funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran church, of which the family are members, the pastor E.T. Lindeen, conducting the same, after which the body was laid to rest beside his brother Marvin. The family have the sympathy of all in their double sorrow.
-C.F. Swanson has gone to Excelsior Springs for his health.
- Miss Alice Johnson is visiting her parents after being away from home for some time. She is employed in Moline, Ill.

Bladensburg. [Wapello Co.] Bladensburg, July 16
- Flora Humble, of South Ottumwa, visited her grandma, Mrs. Margaret Humble, last week.
-The Misses Deca and Maud Lodwick, of Eldon, are visiting their uncle, Frank Reno, this week.
-During the electrical storm Friday evening the Christian church, located at this place, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The fire began during the hard rain. In a short time the town was full of men working hard to put out the fire, but without success. The furniture was taken from the building. The amount of the loss was something near $2,500, but the property was insured for $1,200, $100 of it being on the furniture.

Packwood [Jefferson Co.] Packwood, July 16
- Chas. Goodall, formerly of this locality, but now of Washburn, Ill, is visiting friends here.
-Mrs. Rava, of Stockport, is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Scott.
-Mrs. David Roth started to Denver, Col., Tuesday to care for her daughter, who is quite sick. Her sister, Mrs. Cochran, of London, Canada, accompanied her.
-S.A. Anderson, of Boise City, Idaho, is visiting his parents south of town.
-Mrs. Lewis Scott, formerly of this place, but now of Denver, Col. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers.

Competine. [Wapello Co.] Competine, July 15
- Ralph Henry, of Hedrick, spent Sunday here with his mother.
-Walter Parker and Miss Dora Morain, of Martinsburg, were married in Sigourney July 4. They have gone to housekeeping with his grandmother, Mrs. O.J. Harris.
-Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Dickey, Tuesday, an eight pound boy.

Keosauqua [Van Buren Co.] Keosauqua, July 15
-- Quite a number of physicians the last of last week met and organized a medical association for Van Buren county. There were about twenty-five doctors present and Doctor Roth, of Keokuk, was here to organize the society. Dr. R.N., Cresap. of Bonaparte, was elected president, Dr. Kirkpatrick of Farmington, vice president, and Dr. James A. Craig, of this place, secretary and treasurer. The next meeting of the organization will be held at this place in September.
-George F. Smith, editor of the State Line Democrat, is able to be in his office and to attend to his duties after being confined to his home for a week of sickness.
- Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Parrott returned here from a visit to Keokuk last evening. They will move to Keokuk in about two weeks to live permanently.
-Herman Holbert and Miss Alice Lagle were united in marriage in this place Saturday evening by Rev. H.A. Ingham, of the Methodist Episcopal church at the parsonage. They will make this their home and many friends extend congratulations.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. & June 2004]



Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 17, 1903

SWEENEY ESCAPES
Ottumwa Offender Breaks Away From Asylum at Mt. Pleasant
Jack Sweeney, who was sent from this city to the asylum at Mt. Pleasant a few months ago, has escaped and the officials at the state institution are sending out notices broadcast to aid about his return. County Clerk H.W. Michael received a letter last yesterday afternoon from Dr. C.F. Applegate superintendent of the institution stating that the man was gone. Sweeney was sent to Mt. Pleasant after a hard struggle. He had been arrested for intoxication and became violently insane while an occupant of one of the cells at the city jail. The police officials expect to see Sweeney turn up here and it is not thought that he will long enjoy his liberty.

Has Bad Record.
Sweeney has built up a bad reputation since becoming an inmate of the asylum. He is said to have had several fights with other inmates and has been a trial to the keepers. He is said to have once served a term in the penitentiary. During the early spring months he hung around Ottumwa and was in jail a good part of the time. He is a hard drinker and it is thought that whisky is the primary cause of his insanity.

Writes to Chief Gray.
Tuesday morning Chief Gray received a letter from Sweeney written from the asylum. Everyone at the station tried to read the letter and failed. Sweeney never fails to turn up in Ottumwa as the particular brand of whisky served here seemed to suit his taste. The officers are on the lookout for him and he will be promptly arrested and taken back to Mt. Pleasant should he return here.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. 2004]




Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 18, 1903


JOHN R KANE NEARLY DIES FROM DELIRIUM TREMENS IN JAIL TODAY.
Was Formerly Well Known Saloon Keeper in Eldon- Escaped Recently from Inebriate Ward at
Mt. Pleasant- Ziegler Taken to Hospital.

John R. Kane, formerly a well known saloon keeper of Eldon, is lying at the point of death in the Ottumwa jail as sufferer from delirium tremens. He was sent from Eldon to the inebriate ward of the asylum some time ago and escaped about two weeks ago. He was captured at Eldon yesterday by Sheriff Cremer and was intoxicated when caught. The matter was brought to the attention of Judge M.A. Roberts this morning and he ordered the man returned to Mt. Pleasant.

Will be Taken to Asylum
Shortly before noon, however, Kane was taken with a severe attack of the tremens and it was thought that he would die. Drs. F.W. Bowles and E.A. Sheafe were called and attended him and he was quieter this afternoon, although still delirious. It was impossible to take him to Mt. Pleasant today but this will be done as soon as he recovers from the effects of his debauch.

Indicted Man Sick.
August Zeigler, the man who is under indictment on the charge of breaking and entering the depot at Highland Center, was taken to the Ottumwa hospital today. Ziegler has shown signs of insanity since his arrest and a few days ago he was taken before a board of insanity. No action was taken, however, pending
receipt of word from a number of people whom he claimed were relatives. The man has been in poor health and this afternoon his condition was such that it was thought best to take him to the hospital.

Taken to Asylum.
William Jasper, the colored man who was adjudged insane a few days ago and was sent to the county farm, was taken to the asylum at Mt. Pleasant this afternoon by Sheriff Cremer. He is not violent and no trouble was encountered in changing the man's place of detainment.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. 2004]


Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 21, 1903


Taken Back to Asylum
John R. Kane, who escaped from the inebriate ward of the asylum at Mt. Pleasant a few weeks ago, was re-captured at Eldon Friday and was taken back to the asylum today by County Physician F.W. Bowles. Kane was intoxicated when arrested and Saturday he suffered from delirium tremours.

Neighborhood News

Bonaparte. [Van Buren Co.] - Bonaparte, July 20.
- T.H. McConaughey a veteran residing in this city died at his home Friday evening of a cancer of the mouth. He had been suffering for two years when death ended his misery. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Sunday morning conducted by Rev. G.H. Duty and interment was made in Salem cemetery.
-A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. N.D. Sherman, Monday.
-Workmen arrived here from Des Moines last week and are erecting the tanks for pickling for the salting station which is to be erected here. They are located on the lots east of the stockyards and are four in number with a capacity of several hundred bushels each.
-It is reported that a concrete dam will be erected across the river here to replace the old one which was partly taken out by the flood.

Douds. [Van Buren Co.] -Douds, July 20
- H.L. McGrew of Keosauqua was in town yesterday making arrangements for the interment of the remains of his wife's mother, Mrs. Mary Culbertson, formerly of this place, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frances Miller, at Brookville, Mo., on Saturday evening. The burial will be at Mt. Moriah cemetery, two miles north of this place, on Tuesday afternoon.
-The board of directors at their meeting on Saturday, extended the time for receiving bids for the erection of the two-room school house until August 8. The warrants to be issued will be taken at par at this place.
-Miss Ethel Skinner of Kilbourne visited over Sunday with the family of her uncle, O.A. Hootman, returning home today.
-L.W. Cheney of Bonaparte has been visiting with his son, D.W. Cheney, railroad agent at this place the past few days, returning home at noon today.
-George Camblin will start his steam thresher this week, commencing on the farm of Dr. T.G. McClure.

Batavia. [Jefferson Co.] -Batavia, July 17.
- Mrs. Ruckman, of South Ottumwa, was an over Sunday visitor with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Alford.
-Mrs. Blanche Truax and baby, Glenn, from Beatrice, Neb., are visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Wright.
-David Wisenberger is very ill at his home in the North part of town.
-Mrs. Blanche Truax and Miss Madge Wright spent Monday in Ottumwa with their aunt, Mrs. W.H. Giltner, on North Benton street.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb.& Mar. 2004]


Ottumwa Courier

Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 22, 1903

Neighborhood News

YOUNG COUPLE WEDS.
Miss Bessie Whitmore and A.M. Kraner Married Sunday Evening. Fairfield, July 22. (Special)
- At the home of the bride's parents five miles northeast of Batavia, occurred the marriage of Miss Bessie Whitmore and A. Mohr Kraner last Sunday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.A. Saex of Fairfield. Miss Whitmore was formerly a school teacher, having filled a position in the public schools of Batavia last year. Mr. Kraner is a farmer and stock raiser and expects to go to his farm in Minnesota during the coming month. He will be joined in September by his wife. The many friends of the young people join in extending their most hearty congratulations.

Keosauqua. [Van Buren Co.] Keosauqua, July 22
- Mrs. Cultertson, mother of Mrs. H.L. McGrew, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Miller, at Brookville, Mo., and the remains were brought to Douds, her old home, and will be buried in the Mt. Morah cemetery, north of that place. Mr. Culbertson died about 18 months ago. The deceased leaves surviving four daughters, Mrs. Miller of Brookville, Mo., Mrs. Don Strong of Oklahoma, Mrs. H.L. McGrew of this place and Miss Jennie Culbertson of Des Moines to mourn her loss.
-Miss Lizzie Wright, after a several weeks' visit with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. C. Wright, and other relatives, has returned to New York City to resume her work as teacher in a Deconness school.
-Miss Jennie Ferris of Douds Station, is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Harwood.

Salem. [Henry Co.] Salem, July 22
- Sunday was a day long to be remembered by the people of Salem, it being the day for dedicating the new First M.E. church. The program was carried out as arranged. Dr. I.B. Ives, D.D., of Auburn, N.Y., preached in the forenoon and evening and conducted the dedicatory services. Dr. F. J. Myres, D.D., of Mt. Plesant presiding elder, Rev. Powellson of Burlington, Rev. A. Telfer of West Point, Rev. Roberts of the Salem Congregational church, assisted by Rev. J.A. Sinclair, pastor of the M.E. church, participated in the services. Mr. S. Southerland of Donnellson, rendered the beautiful solo, "The Holy City" and Miss Bessie Garman of Mt. Pleasant gave the solo "Fear Not." Both solos were highly appreciated by the large audience that filled the sanctuary. The cost of the church was $6,800, $3,400 of which had been raised previous to the dedication, $3,600 was provided for at dedication time. The church is substantial, commodious, neat and beautiful, is lighted by gas and heated by furnace. It is a building of which all Salem should be proud. The members of the church are very thankful to the community for their ready response in contributing the needful church fund. The Willing Workers society purchased a beautiful vocation organ, costing $350, and placed it in the new church.
-The remains of the late T.H. McConnaughey were laid to rest at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Friends' cemetery at Salem. The funeral services were held at the family home at Bonaparte.
-Mrs. Wilhelmina Bailey Jones passed away Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The large concourse of friends attended the funeral which was conducted by Rev. J. Lee at the family residence Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The sorrowing husband and four children survive her.
-Cards were received this week announcing the marriage of Charles H. Holt and Miss Zella La Pearl Mauzy, Saturday, July 11, at Quincy, Ill. The bride was formerly one of Salem's most estimable young women.
-Mrs. Dora Wood of Mulden, Ill, Bert Bailey of Salina, Kan., Lester and Herman Bailey of Missouri, were called to Salem last week by the death of their sister, Mrs. Jones.
-Mr. Wallbank of Mt. Pleasant and William Goy of Salem returned from Kansas City Saturday and brought with them a car load of fine cattle, which will be placed on Mr. Wallbank's farm east of town.
-Mrs. Rachel Gough enjoyed a visit last week with her sister, Mrs. Mary Parkins, at Fairfield.
-Sunday of last week J.M. Triplett returned from Washington, Ill, where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Anna Kern.
-Mrs. Arvilla Carpenter is suffering from a felon on her finger.
-David Grim and family will move to Marshalltown in the near future. Eugene Rapalyea and family will occupy Mr. Grim's house.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davidson welcomed a daughter Tuesday.
-Miss Maude Hawkins will depart this week to visit relatives at Quincy, Strongherst and Basco, Ill, and at Keokuk.
-Miss Bessie Gordon of Minneapolis is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frazier and other relatives.
-R. Tomes of Mediapolis is enjoying a visit with his daughter, Mrs. O.H. Tyner.
-Horace Lester and family arrived from Pierceville Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Lester Johnson of Green Castle, Mo. will arrive this evening. They were called to Salem by the sudden death of their sister, Mrs. Jennie Lester Hasket.

West Van Buren. [Van Buren Co.] West Van Buren, July 23
-Otis Plowman purchased the Lewis Seamster farm recently. The consideration was $1,500.
-Clive Badgely was thrown from a horse Saturday and seriously hurt.
-S.S. Harriman sold his fine driving team last week.

[submitted by C.J.L., March 2004]



Kills Son: Then Suicides
Wm. Laird Commits Horrible Deed Because Boy Refused to Get up
Knoxville, July 22. -- (Special) -- In what was supposed to have been a temporary fit of insanity, William Laird, residing near Attica, ten miles southeast of here, about 3:30 o'clock this morning killed Charles, his 14-year-old son and then turned the gun on himself with fatal effect. It is stated that Laird had asked his son
to assist him in corralling his cattle which had broken from the pasture. The boy, however, did not get up and when the father returned, it is said, that he went to the room and deliberately shot the lad and then himself. Laird is said to have had considerable domestic trouble.

(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Des Moines, July 22.--Because his son Charles, aged 16 years, refused to get up when called, William Liard [sic] shot and killed the boy as he lay in bed at Knoxville early today and chased the younger son to the home of a neighbor in an attempt to kill him and then turned the weapon upon himself with fatal effect. Liard was addicted to drink and had separated from his wife, the latter taking three of the children, leaving two sons with the father.

[submitted by G.T., August 2004]




Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 23, 1903


Neighborhood News

Winchester [ Van Buren Co.] - Winchester, July 21
- Some of the young women took their dinner and drove to Bonaparte on a fishing expedition recently. Those of the party were Misses Lucy Morrison, Dana and Marie Beans, Mabel Workman, Mary Yarnell, Bertha McCall and Ruth Whiteanack. They report a nice time.
-Mrs. Margaret Hawbaker and son Frank of Kansas visited Mrs. S.F. Hawbaker last Saturday and Chas. Hawbaker's family Sunday.
-There will be singing Wednesday evening at Will Hastings.

Lebanon [Van Buren Co.] -Lebanon, July 22
- Mrs. Smith of Home Prairie spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. B.I. Warner.
-G.B. Humphrey is quite sick.
-Miss Maude Potter, who is attending school at Keosauqua, spent Sunday with home folks.
-Mrs. Jessie Davis visited with her sister, Mrs. Addie Roush, Thursday.
-Ed Harrison and wife of Cantril visited Sunday with Mr. Harrison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Harrison.
-Mrs. Anna Wilson returned home Sunday evening after spending a few days with her granddaughter, Mrs. Pesa Davis of Egypt.
-Tom Brown, Jim Brown, Moras Brown and Dorn Helsel and families, from Milton and M.H. Caufield, C.M. Johnstone and families of this place, spent Sunday with P.H. Brown, north of town in honor of Mrs. Sherman Brown, of Kansas.

Packwood [Jefferson Co.] -Packwood, July 21
- Miss Ruth Morrison, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. John Morrison, of Hedrick, is the guest of Mrs. O.B. Myers.
-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston were guests at the latter's brother and family, Jesse Buggles, at Martinsburg, from Saturday until Monday.
-Miss Eva Doty of Mt. Vernon is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs. E.A. Miller.
-Mrs. Fred Stugleder is quite sick.
-Three typical cowboys passed through here Saturday.

Libertyville [Jefferson Co.] -Libertyville, July 21
- Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin of Hot Springs, Ark., are visiting at the home of Nelson Skinner. Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Skinner are brother and sister.
-Miss Day of Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of Dr. Day of that place, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Jessie Slimmer.

Rural Route No. 1, Batavia [ Jefferson Co.]- Rural Route No. 1, Batavia, July 23
-Miss Kate Kennel of Washington, Ill, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. F.D. Mazziger.
-Mrs. H.U. Davis of South Ottumwa is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. L.W. Shaw.
-C.S. Hanna returned home from Bloomfield Tuesday where he has been visiting his son Frank.
-Harvest hands in this vicinity are very scarce. The wages are $2 per day.

JAMES KING PASSES AWAY AT FAMILY RESIDENCE IN SOUTH OTTUMWA
Was 91 Years of Age- Funeral to be Held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Tomorrow Morning at 9 o'clock at Solemn Requiem Mass.
James King, aged 91 years died at his residence 311 South Ward street this morning at 1:40 o'clock. The funeral services will occur tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the St. Patrick's Catholic church, Rev. Father John O'Farrell will celebrate solemn requiem mass. The interment will take place in Calvary cemetery. Mr. King was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1812. He was married to Miss Mary Daily in 1834 and the young couple came to America in 1840. They moved to Wapello county in 1848 and resided on a farm near Mt. Zion. Five years ago they moved to Ottumwa and have since continued to reside at 311 South Ward street. The wife, Mrs. James King, died on July 15, and since her demise the death of her husband has been constantly expected. Mr. King is survived by three children, Joseph King of South Omaha, Mrs. Andrew Smith, 309 West Second street and Miss Mary King who resides at the family residence.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. & Mar. 2004]

Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 24, 1903

MORE SALOON CASES
Charges Filed Against Seven More Liquor Dealers Today.
Cases were filed in the district court today against seven more Ottumwa saloonkeepers, the charge in each case being a violation of an injunction issued against the firms by Judge Roberts in January 1902, restraining them from selling liquor in violation of the mulct law. These are the same as the eight cases pending in the district court before Judge Roberts. The defendants in the cases filed this morning are John Lancey, Peter Maloney, Willard Webster, Chris Kaiser, John Feehan, John Wagner, and S.R. Cheadle.

KEOSAUQUA NEWS
Van Buren County People and Their Movements. Keosauqua, July 24
- Wilk Roberts had gone to Cooperstown, N.D., to visit with his brother, W.H. Roberts and family. He was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Vance of South Keosauqua.
-Ord R. Brown is able to attend to his duties as clerk in a local store after being confined to his room for several days with sickness.
-A few days ago while Dr. Sherman was driving up Main street the neck yoke to his buggy became detached in some way, letting the buggy tongue to the ground. The horses became frightened and ran away. The doctor was jerked out of the buggy and dragged some little distance on the ground by the lines before the team could be stopped. No serious damage was done.
-Arthur Rinabarger has resigned as substitute carried on rural route No. 1 from this place, and John Else, Jr., of west of Pittsburg has been appointed to take the place. He made his first trip Wednesday of this week.
-Mrs. W.C. Overman and daughters, Helen and Hazel of Ottumwa, have been visiting this week with relatives and friends, this being their hold home until they moved to Ottumwa about six months ago.
-Miss Iva Pettitt is visiting with relatives at Good Hope and McComb, Ill.
-Deputy Auditor E.H. Ruby is unable to attend to his duties at his office on account of sickness.
-Mrs. Theadore Miller of Brookville, Mo., Mrs. Don Strong of Oklahoma, and Miss Jennie Culbertson of Des Moines are visiting with their sister, Mrs. H.L. McGrew.

BURIED THIS MORNING.
James King Laid to Rest in Calvary Cemetery.
At St. Patrick's Catholic church at 9 o'clock this morning the funeral of James King took place at a solemn requiem mass. The service was conducted by Rev. Father John Farrell. The interment was in the Calvary cemetery.

DIED IN KIRKVILLE.
Mrs. Hannah Wittenmyer Passes Away at Her Home.
At her home in Kirkville yesterday evening at 5 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Hannah Wittenmyer, the wife of Simeon Wittenmyer. She was 57 years of age. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in Kirkville and will be conducted by Rev. Stiles, pastor of the church. The interment will take place in the Kirkville cemetery.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. & June 2004]



Ottumwa Daily Courier
July 27, 1903

HOLD-UP ON “SMOKY”
Officers Fire Nine Shots At Disciple of Jesse James.
NO ONE WAS HURT IN GUN PLAY
Colored Man Robs Emanuel Higgins and Runs Amuck—Fires at Officer Nelson—Police Busy on Saturday Night.

Nine shots were fired at a hold-up man on the “row” early Sunday morning and no one was hurt.  Officers Axel Nelson and W. H. Black were the marksmen and the target was a black man who held up Emanuel Higgins and “Colie” Davis, securing $1 from the former.  All that is known about the man who acted as target is that he is a poor shot, a fast runner, and that he wore a red shirt.  He may have since changed his shirt, but the fact remains that he is a fast runner, as he got away from the officers, and that he is a poor shot, as he fired twice at Officer Nelson and scored two misses.  A colored fellow by the name of Brazil was arrested yesterday on suspicion of being an accomplice of the hold-up artist.  He was given a hearing this morning in police court and was given three days for vagrancy, there being insufficient evidence to connect him with the robbery.

It was a busy morning in police court, two men being up for the alleged theft of a suit of clothes; Frank Hutchison and his wife, formerly Marie Johnson, were up for disorderly conduct and Everett Ostin was present to answer the charge of disturbing the peace by striking his wife.  The bold bandit of the “row” was not present, but his hat was there with a bullet hole through the crown.

Excitement on the “Row.”
“Smoky Row” is not easily excited, but late Saturday night there was all kinds of excitement in that select neighborhood.  Emanuel Higgins, an elderly colored man, was sauntering down one of the avenues of that vicinity when he was stopped by a man with a big gun and requested to deliver.  One dollar was the size of the pile and it went to the man behind the gun.  “Colie” Davis was the next victim, but the ghost hadn’t walked for “Colie” as yet and he was “all in.”  The woman with him also aided in attracting from him the attention of Jesse James’ disciple by yelling vociferously in the key of C.

Higgins Acts as “Tec.”
Officer Nelson was notified and he immediately started upon the long watch.  A few hours afterwards, Higgins, the man who was “touched” for the dollar, spied his man and he started for an officer.  He found Officer Black, who immediately started after the man.  He flushed the bad one down in the brush and gave chase.  Officer Nelson was standing on the corner of College and Mill when he saw a black man tearing through “Kitten” Young’s residence on the corner. He called to the man to stop and was answered with two shots.  Axel then opened fire and he sent seven shots after the fleeing man, who was chased up the tracks and through the years of the Swift chicken warehouse.  Officer Black was standing in the shade of a box car and soon the fleeing man crawled under the high board fence a short distance away.  As he arose to his fee, Officer Black fired twice and he missed.  The last seen of the hold-up man was a glimpse of his red shirt speeding down the railroad tracks to liberty.  During the excitement the “coon” dropped his hat and it was seen that a ball had passed through the side of the crown evidently scraping the scalp.

The Suspect Held.
The man arrested on suspicion of being an accomplice of the bad one was down on the “row” yesterday telling the chocolate colored damsels that the man was his “pal” and that they made their living that way.  He told the judge this morning that he was only “joshin’.” He was held on the charge of vagrancy and in the meanwhile his connection with the hold-up will be ascertained.

Suit of Clothes Taken.
Early Sunday morning John Jones, a young man who resides in West Ottumwa, reported that a suit of clothes which he had just purchased, had been stolen from him while he was in a gambling house.  Acting Night Captain Gallagher had a short time previously seen two men walk up the street carrying a bundle and he shortly afterwards discovered them at the Park Hotel.  The men, who gave their names as Pat Brosnan and Pat McMahon, were arrested and the suit of clothes was found spread out in their room.  As the prisoners were being taken to the station Brosnan attempted to strike Officer Sutton, who was making the arrest, and the officers club was broken over his head as the result.  Jones did not file charges against the men, as they stated they had been drinking and took the bundle by mistake, leaving one in its place.  They will be tried this evening at 6 o’clock on the charge of intoxication.

For Disturbing the Peace.
Frank Hutchison and his bride of a few days were up for disturbing the peace.  Yesterday they hired a rig from the Crips barn and soon it was reported that they were driving too fast.  W. S. Crips, one of the proprietors, sent a man out to secure the team and when Hutchison came to the barn he showed fight.  Matt Mier was passing and he took the couple to the station.  Hutchison was given seven days and his wife three days.  Mrs. Hutchison was formerly Marie Johnson, and she is the woman who was acquitted recently of stabbing Tillie Poncy at a dance.  Shipping tags from an Ottumwa poultry house were found on the pair and the shippers suspect them of complicity in some of the recent chicken robberies.

Ostin Vs. Ostin.
Mrs. Lena Ostin filed charges of disturbing the peace against her husband Everett Ostin.  She accuses Everett, or “Roundy” as he is more familiarly known, with striking her during an argument last evening on the street.  Mrs. Ostin, however, seems to have been the aggressor as she says she first struck the young woman whom her husband was escorting.  The trial was set for tomorrow morning and “Roundy” was released on his own recognizance until that time.

The rest of the bunch were drunks and vags.  Chas. Spurlock was up for drunkenness and he was given three days.  Frank Cooper was up for the same charge but he was released.  Henry Hart and John Tollivar were given three days on the charge of vagrancy.



Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 29, 1903


Chariton News [Lucas Co]
-Mrs. and Mrs. W.S. Childs and daughter Miss Isabel left yesterday for a two weeks' visit through Colorado.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davis expect to return to their home in Green River, Wyo., Thursday after a pleasant visit with the former's mother in this city.
-Jesse Barker returned to his home in Humeston Friday morning after an extended stay in the city with his sister, Mrs. Otis Cook.
-Mrs. Mary Kuhns arrived from Chicago yesterday morning being called here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. B.F. Bates.

Eddyville. [Wapello Co] -Eddyville, July 29
- Mrs. Wm. Allison Sr., who has been ill with rheumatic fever is convalescing.
-Wm. P. Broderick has been improving his property on Fifth street, by building a two room addition, 30 by 32 feet in size, to the rear of his property. It consists of a kitchen 12 by 12 and a dining room 12 by 16, having torn off an old room.
-Mrs. M.A. Lester's property at the corner of Second and Vance streets, has been generally improved with new paing, new front porch and cement sidewalk in front.
-F.A. Coakley, living north of Lakonta, was in town Saturday night attending the band concert. He was enroute home from a drive through Given, Lost Creek, Pekay and other Mahaska county towns. He says his brother, Ed Coakley, now has a position in Council Bluffs.
-G.D. True returned Saturday afternoon from a several days' visit with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Morris, in Oskaloosa.
-Miss Maggie Clark left Saturday to spend two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Henry Johnson, six miles west of Ottumwa on the Blakesburg road.
-Paul Lyon, north of town, expects to leave Wednesday for Carpenter, S.D. to work in the harvest.
-J.T. Glen and Grant Dye went to Buxton Monday to work in the mines for a while.
-Rev. W.T. Howe, the M.E. pastor, has organized a male choir to sing each Sunday evening during services and at the special song service held once a month. The choir made its first appearance last Sunday evening. It is composed of Messrs. W.S. Shinn, Ed Shields, Theo. Ott, Ed Hawke, H.R. Fortune, J.M.
Crosson, Guy Nair, C.L. Phillips, Walter Lafferty and W.T. Howe.
-The following Eddyville young women are attending normal at Albia: Misses Cora Pyatt, Laura Allen, Mellie Terrell, Roxy Saunders, Maggie Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Blanche McDole, and Chloe Gawley. The last named young woman has been engaged to teach at Grays Creek school next autumn.
-The following people went to Ottumwa Monday morning to attend the preliminary hearing of W.E. St. John and Harvey Pea, accused of attempting to murder Marshal A.E. McGaugh: A.E. McGaugh, J.H. Miller, W.T. Meeker, Albert Epperson and E.M. Fausnaugh. However, the hearing was postponed till Saturday, Aug. 8, owing to St. John's condition being such that he was unable to appear.
-Mrs. L.A. Roberts was an Ottumwa business visitor Monday. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Stuber, who had been visiting her.

Highland Center. [Wapello Co] -Highland Center, July 29
- Miss Zora Phillips of Boulder, Colo., was a guest last week at the home of her aunt, Mr.s J.W. McCormick.
-Born, Friday, July 24, to Mr. and Mrs. D.C. McCormick, a son.
-Miss Wreatha Emery entertained a few friends yesterday afternoon in honor of her fifth birthday. Miss Wreatha was the recipient of many presents. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Lela Bender, Madge Bender, Edna Goodwan, Leona Hull, Lena Emery, Ruth Emery, Nellie Bowlin, Mattie Bowlin, Esther Price, Edna Packwood, Wanda Packwood, ????? Emery, Doris McCormick, Charlotte Hill, Masters Raymond Allender, Glen Emery.

Leando. [Van Buren Co.] -Leando, July 29.
- Frank Jackson returned home from Denver, Colo. Friday where he has been for the past two years.
-Miss Mary Webster of Chequest spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Tom Gardner.
-Mrs. Sidney Boyer and little granddaughter are visiting this week with her son, J.O. Boyer.
-Mrs. Lucy Brassfield received a telegram Friday from her husband to come at once, that he was very ill. Mr. Brassfield is in Oregon.
-Mrs. Grant Buckels is on the sick list.
-Miss Effie Denning from Eldon visited Saturday evening and Sunday with her brothers, Jim and George Denning, returning home Monday.

Bidwell. [Wapello Co] -Bidwell, July 29
- Miss Dena Ross of near Blakesburg, visited her sister, Scott Johnston, a few days last week.
-Perry Smith returned to Buxton this week after a weeks' visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith.
-Miss Grace Grooms, it is reported, has 40 gallons of blackberries canned, which puts her in the head of her competition thus far.
-Mrs. F.E. Perry, who is stricken with typhoid fever, is getting along as well as could be expected.
-Alfred Perry has gone to Wisconsin to attend the funeral of his sister, whose death occurred recently.

Foster [Monroe Co]- Foster, July 29
- Samuel Hughes is a great sufferer from an attack of typhoid fever.
-There are several cases of measles in town, in the Darby, Pabst and Tolson families.
-Born to W.H. Bordan and wife, July 25, a son.
-Mrs. Annie Jones is in Albia attending her daughter Ruby, who has been very sick.
-Allen Decker moved into the McCoy Building on Fourth avenue and Mr. McCoy moved into the house vacated by Mr. Decker.
-Mrs. McCarthy of Hiteman is on an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Iver T. Williams.
-H.L. Jackson, superintendent for the Sheppard mines, met with quite a painful accident Monday afternoon while holding a plow. In some way he was thrown down and had his right foot broken just below the ankle. His brother, Dr. Jackson of Hocking, was called and reduced the fracture.

Salem. [Henry Co.] -Salem, July 29
- Miss Carrie Saint entertained a number of her young friends Monday evening.
-Mrs. Adelia Sharpless has been quite sick the past week.
-Miss Coda Mitchell is a guest of her sister, Mrs. H.G. Triplett.
-Elias Friene is having a new house built near his old house. Jesse Friend will also have a new house in the near future.
-Granville Almond was called to Plainfield, Ind., last week by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Emily Almond. A message states that his mother passed away before his arrival.
-Sam Rhode, Roy Davidson, Charles Davidson, Misses Carrie Saint, Bessie Garman, Dell and Nellie Van Scocach enjoyed a picnic on the Cedar last Tuesday evening.
-Mrs. Mary Johnson, mother of T.E. Johnson of Salem, died at her home near Hillsboro, Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock.
-Miss Nellie Tribly of Mt. Pleasant, is visiting at the home of her uncle, Levi Parkins.
-J.A. Fraizier is still quite sick.
-Miss Marriage, pastor of the Friends' church at Chestnut Hill, conducted services at the Friends' church at Salem Sunday.
-Mrs. Cora Byres and children from Birmingham are visiting her mother, Mrs. Elvira Bell.

Drakeville. [Davis Co]- Drakeville, July 29
-Henry Slagle and granddaughter, Miss Berry of Ottumwa, came last Saturday for a visit with his son, W.F. Slagle of this place.
-Mrs. Emma Williams visited last Friday with her sister, Mrs. Truitt.

Pulaski. [Davis Co] -Pulaski, July 29
- Mrs. C.E. Bussey and little son, Francis returned home from Zion City Friday, where they have been busy spending the past two weeks with Mrs. Bussey's sister, Miss Vena Brenneman.
-Howard Thayer left last week for an extended visit with relatives in Lewisburg, Tenn.
-Chas. Manshot, wife and children, are visiting Mrs. Manshot's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kisinger this week.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. 2004]



Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
July 30, 1903


Chariton [Wapello Co] -Chariton, July 30
- Miss Emil Holmes left this morning for her home in Omaha after an extended stay in the city with her sister Mrs. Fannie Carlson.
-Misses Tillie and Manda Sandohl return tomorrow morning on Burlington No. 3 to their home in Nebraska, after a pleasant visit with relatives in this county.
-Mrs. Ferms returned to her home in Sioux City today after a pleasant visit with her brother Will Slattengren and family.

Albia [Monroe Co.] -Albia, July 30
- Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the district court to the following parties: Henry N. Campbell, aged 28,and Miss Abbie Jefferson, aged 19, both of Hocking; Charles D. Oakley, aged 20, of
Hiteman, and Miss Johanna Richardson, aged 20, of Albia; Elmer Fisher, aged 27, of Urbana township, and Miss Lizzie Bailey, aged 27, of Mantua township.
-Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson and babies and Carl Nye were in Knoxville visiting the parental Jasper Nye home last week.
-R.E. Lee is building a new house on West Benton street.
-D.W. Johnson is at work on his new residence on South Main street. It will be a nine-room structure with modern improvements.

Winchester. - Winchester, July 30
-Mrs. S.F. Hawbaker visited her daughter, Mrs. Anna McKee, near Birmingham, over Sunday.

Batavia [ Jefferson Co.] -Batavia, July 30
- Miss Grace Buchanan who has been attending school at Cedar Falls, returned home last week.
-Miss Myrtle Greenland of Ottumwa, visited her sister, Mrs. Clarke Warden, the first of the week.
-Mrs. George Jager is on the sick list.
-Mrs. D.R. Henderson and Mrs. H. Collins returned from Kansas Thursday. They were called there by the illness of Mrs. Collins' mother.
-Jacob Mohler went to the Ottumwa hospital for treatment Monday. Mr. Mohler is in very poor health and his recovery is doubtful.
-Willis Glotfelty and Miss Kate Haden were married last Wednesday. They will go to housekeeping on Mr. Glotfelty's farm southeast of town. Butler.

Butler, July 30
- Mrs. Tillie Gay of Burlington, visited her sister, Mrs. Amanda Shutes, last week.
-Carrie Burgess is in Oskaloosa attending normal.

Troy. -Troy, July 30
- Misses Edith and Minnie Rudell of Chicago, have been visiting their father the past week.
-Mr. and Mrs. David Gilchrist of Birmingham are visiting their daughters, Mrs. Iva Evans and Mrs. Maude Shreve, this week.
-Mrs. Iva Evans visited her sister, Mrs. Maude Shreve Sunday.

High Point. -High Point, July 30
- Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burton, a son.

Blackhawk. -Blackhawk, July 29
- A pleasant surprise was given at the Charles Brown home Sunday evening, in honor of Mrs. Brown's twentieth birthday. Following are the names of those present: F.W. Bean and wife, Wm. Brown and wife, Mrs. T.J. Morrison, James Albright, John Morrison and wife, Miner Barnes and family, Misses Laura and Navy Swaine, Aida, Lottie and Jessie Brown, Sylva, Bird and Florence Bean, and Linnie Chatterton; Messrs. Charlie Smith, Albert Brown, James Smith, John Coop, Jesse Albright, Lacey, Luther and Guy Morrison and Ira McConnell.
-Miss Linnie Chatterton of Unionville is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Brown, this week.
-John King was called to Lexington, Ky., last week by the serious illness of his mother.
-Mrs. Eva Struck is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Glassburner.

Keota. [Keokuk Co.] Keota, July 29
- Mrs. S.S. Wright was called to Washington Monday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Rush.
-Miss Aileen Bailey returned to Washington Monday after a few days' visit with her cousin, Mrs. Sam Shrader.
-E.A. Hulse and wife were called home from their Roseville, Ill, visit by the serious illness of their aunt, Mrs. D.P. Martin.
-A son was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Omer Singmaster last week.
-Dr. J.F. Richardson was called to Haysville Sunday to attend the funeral of his father. He was accompanied by his sons, R.L., J.C., and A.H. and his daughter, Miss Adla.
-M.S. Russell is quite ill.

Leon. [Decatur Co.] -Leon, July 30
- Miss Mabel Allen, aged 20, died in Weldon Tuesday and was buried in the Leon cemetery Thursday.
-W.W. Lee and Miss Bertha Pugh, prominent young colored people, were married at the bride's home Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock by Rev. I.N. Woodward, pastor of the M.E. church. The groom is employed as engineer at the Buxton coal mines. The bride is a singer of more than ordinary ability and graduated last June from the Leon high school, standing high in her class. After the ceremony the happy couple departed on the 9 o'clock passenger for Buxton, where they will make their future home.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stempel have been called to Fort Madison by the death of Mrs. Stempel's brother, Charles Vogt, a fireman on the Santa Fe, who was recently killed in an accident near Princeton, Ill.
-Mary A. Dooley has brought an action for divorce from her husband, Jacob A. Dooley, on the grounds of desertion.
-The Teale Bros., of Davis City, have purchased an up-to-date gasoline launch for use on Grand river. The boat has been named "The Defender."

Stringtown. [Davis, Keokuk, Henry Co?] -Stringtown, July 30
- Mrs. Laura Pifer of Detroit, Mich., visited last week with her brother, S.E. Woodruff.
-The Misses Nancy and Mary Davis visited with their uncle, S.D. Long at Bladensburg.
-T.J. Smith who has been in Missouri for the past year, came home last Tuesday.

Woodland Vale. -Woodland Vale, July 30
- Word was received here Monday that Rev. Shortess of Sigourney, formerly pastor of the Competine Baptist church, was dead.
-Born, Sunday, July 26, to Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Silvers, twin girls.
-Miss Manda Jennings left for Kellerton Thursday, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Lena Foster.
-Wm. Davis is very sick.
-Mrs. Josephine Meeker, of Oklahoma, is visiting her brother, B.E. Mefford, of Farson.

[submitted by C.J.L., Feb. 2004]




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