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senator, has withdrawn from the contest.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 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 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.
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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.
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