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put- Julia' SpauMlng has returned
16 lifef homfe after tt two weeks'-visit
4n Salem.
0 White, a, colored miner from
Rutledge, was brought to the hospital
this morning dangerously ill.
Misses Esther and Bella Ritchell, of
CenterviUe, returned home today after
spending the holidays in Ottumwa with
friends.
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Prom •Wednesday's Daily.
IXL Cough Cure, guaranteed, by Elliott
F. M. Hunter -was in Keoeauqua to
day on business.
-JS?5DaVid Cosper of Willard is in the
"'My today on business.
J. SI. Russell has been appointed
clerk of the grand jury.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Ii. Stockberger re
turned today from a brief visit with
friends at Hedrick.
MiBB Maude Merrltt, who has been
visiting here during the holidays, left
last evening for Iowa City to resume
her studies in the state university.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jordan of
Birmingham, returned to their home
this morning on the Burlington after a
tJhort visit in this city with frlendB.
Mr. iand Mrs. Charles G. Ferguson
of Centerville after a short visit with
friends in this city returned to their
home on the Rock Island this morning.
Mrs. Chas. Tetts and Miss Edna Ul
ster of Seymour who have been visit*
Ing with friends in this city returned
to their home this morning on the Mil
waukee.
.- Marriage licenses have been issued
by- Cierk of the District Court Edwin
Ettngan, to Earl Birkenbine and Miss
Nellie B. Leggett, to Oliver C. Quirk
A Good New Year's
Resolution
do to Stockberger's to buy your
Groceries. It will pay you and
please you. We have a nice line
of up-to-date Groceries which we
will be glad to show you. All old
stock going at actual cost. Every
thing guaranteed. Phone us your
next order and we will do our best
to please you.
New Phone 1005. Old phone 1194
STOCKBURGER'S CASH GROCERY
903 Church Street.
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Mrs. Jane McConvllle, 308 -South
Willard street, who has been 111, Is a
little better today.
Overcoats and Suits for men and
boys at prices that will move them. A
look will convince you. Palace Cloth
ing Co., 404 Church St,
Miss C. May Manners, of Milo, Iowa,
arrived today on No. 10 for a few days'
visit at Elder and Mrs. C. E. Wolfs.
A full line of Men's, Boys' and Chil
dren's Rubbers and Overshoes at prices
lower than the lowest at the Palace
Clothing Co., 404 Church St.
S. Manlove and son, Glen Monlove,
of Kansas City, returned to their home
this morning, after spending 'the holi
days with relatives and friends In Al
bla, Danville and Ottumwa.
Men's heaw fleeced Underwear for
26c at the Palace Clothing Co. Buy
now and save money. 404 Church St.
Rev. Hamilton, pastor of the Metho
dist Episcopal church at Barnes City,
who was on his way to Trenton, Mo.,
stopepd off last evening and attended
the revival service at the Willard
Stret Methodist Episcopal church.
One thousand pair men's Pants, all
sizes, kinds and colors, from 98c up', at
the Palaoe Clothing Co., 404 Church
St.
Robert Weir, of Omaha, has returned
to his home after a visit at the home'
of his sister, Mrs. Martin Schwartzen
bach and Mrs. Mahala Weir, 102 South
Ransom street. Mrs. Weir and little
daughter will remain for a couple of
weeks.
YOUNG PEOPLE WED.
Wm. C. Horne and Miss Blanche Mae
Bell Were Married Last Evening.
The marriage of Wm. C. Horne and
Miss Blanche Mae Bell, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bell, took place
last evening at the rectory of St.
Mary's Catholic church. Very Rev,
Father F. W. Hoppman,officiated. Both
young people have lived in this city all
their lives and have hosts of friends
vjho will wish them much happiness.
The bride received her early educa
tion at St. Joseph's academy and later
entered the high school, from which in
stitution she graduated with the class
of 1898.
MINER IS CRUSHED BY SLATE.
Lucas, Jan. 4.—Thomas C. Monger,
a miner employed at the Skidemore
coal shaft, was caught under several
tons of slate yesterday morning and
so badly crushed that the physicians
say he cannot live. All his ribs were
broken.
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Deeds Count
Talk here Is Backed up by Deeds, therefore we assure you
that you can save money by embracing this opportunity of secur­
ing your CHOICE of the remainder of our Fall and Winter Stock of
Men's Suits and Overcoats
At the following greatly reduced prices:
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$18.50 Suits or Overcoats $15.00
$15.00 Suits or Overcoats $12.00
$10.00 Suits or Overcoats $8.00
v-rcoats
$18.50 Dog
What We Advertise is So.
Doty Clothing Company
209-211 East Main St.,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
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$22.50 8ults or Overcoats $19.00
$20.00 Suits or Overcoats $18.00
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'Faijcy MtJhftitS,
Remnants arid
Ribbons, were 5c anfl 8
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Ladies' $5 Black Taffeta Silk
ruffled Underskirts 98
Skirts at Half Price
Ladies' and Misses'
and heavy Cloth
Walking Skirts ..
Ladles' and Misses' $5
Skirts go at
$5.75 and $6.50 Instep
and Dress Skirts.. ..
A big line of Extra
fine $10.00 Skirts at ..
Rev. McMillan was pastor of the
East End Presbyterian church for a pe
riod of five years, from 1891 to 1896,
and has a host of friends in the city.
The services at the church were con
ducted by Rev. W. H. Hormel. The
pall bearers were W. B. Ramsell, M.
Mofllt, R. Morrson, Prof. J. H. Rheem,
J. P. Forsythe, T. Rimmer, A. A. Lewis,
E. Manns.
Miss Isabel Wiley Dies.
The death of Miss Isabel J. Wiley oc
curred Monday evening at 6 o'clock at
her home, 521 North Court street She
leaves to mourn her loss her mother,
Mrs. Angeline Wiley, and two sisters,
Mrs. Allen Johnston, of this city, and
Mrs. Eugene Owen of Cameron, Mo.
Miss Wiley was the daughter of the
late Dr. J. H. Wiley, formerly a prom
inent physician of this city and later
of Oskaloosa. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence of
Allen Johnson, 531 North Court street,
this morning at 10 o'clock,
Dr. F. F. Stoltz, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, officiating. In-
Expert
Watchmakers
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$12.00
repair your watch
when you take it to
J. W. NEASHAM,
LEADING JEWELER.
120 East Main St.
atittuai
Dress Goods
•$»
21c
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Be grade of w4de Torchon and
Oriental
Ribbons," were 10c a
yard, now..
98c
Ladies' $4 Instep and Dress length
Skirts, a big
selection "i ....
.51.98
2.98
3.98
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75c Sateen Skirts for 35c
[0, Special Bargains In
Dress
fine
and
Silk
Underskirts, Voile and
Panama Weave Dress Skirts, as we
must reduce this stock ONE-HALF
Before Invoicing.
CALLED BY DEATH
REV. A. A. M'MILLAN, FORMERL^
OF OTTUMWA, PASSES AWAY
AT LYONS.
From Wednesday's Dally.
'Rev. A. A. McMillan, formerly pas
tor of the Bast End Presbyterian
church, died Monday at the home of
his son, Rev. D. W. McMillan at Ly
ons. Funeral services were conducted
from the East End Presbyterian church
this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Remnants !rf_B0o Wbdf Dress fotenina^ts id cent Taffeta 'v
LSilkfl InsieaHy all 4 ^O/w,'
10c grade of wide and fine
Torchon and Oriental
Ladies' $1.50 Extra fine Sat
teen Underskirts no,
$1.75 medium
Ladies' Suits at Half Price
Ladies' $5.00 All Wool O /|Q
Suits, Eton style
All our $7.50 and $8 all QO
Wool'Suits, now O.t/0
All our $15 New style ty crv
all Wool Suits.., I .UU
All our $17.50 and $20 r|
Suits, latest novelties.. .iA",UU
All our Misses' new fall Suits to
fit Girls from 12 A QQ
to 15 years rk»VO
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BMms foijc a .,yd#l4f^Rerahants-
pns, were
yardi now
Men's Buckle Overshoes only 98c.
Children's 50c heavy QCjn I Ladies' warm lined
Wool Leggins omy ..... .. Felt Shoes only ...
terment was made in the Oska
loosa cemetery. The funeral party
left on the Rock Island at noon.
Funeral of Robert Foster.
The last sad rites over the remains
of the late Robt. Hubie Foster, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D.
Foster, who died Sunday morning after
a few days' illness from pneumonia,
were held Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the residence, Market and
Fifth streets. The services were con
ducted by Rev. W. H. Hormei, pastor
of the East End Presbyterian church,
Remnants of Children's 10c School Hose for 7c. Remnants of Infants' Woolen Hose now 7c.
Remnants of double wide 7c
India Linens 01
only.. "2*-'
assisted by Dr. F. F. Stoltz, pastor of. following the celebration of mass, the
the First Presbyterian churcli. The marriage of Mlss^Jennie P. Curry and
pall-bearers were Greenleaf Merrill,
John Janney, Joseph Brlttain, Lyle
Mosher, Eli Hill and Foster Morrell
Interment was made In the Ottumwa
cemetery,
Mrs. Scoviile Dead.
Mrs. Mary Scovllle passed away
this morhing at 4:30 o'clock at the
home of F. T. Chapman a few miles
west of the city. Funeral services
.•were conducted from the residence
this morning at 10 o'clock.
FIVE GENERATIONS LIVING.
Former Ottumwans are Members of
Remarkable Family.
The following from the Kankakee
(111.) Dally Republican will be of In
terest to the many Ottumwa friends of
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Burkhalter, who
formerly resided In this' city and who
are the parents of Mrs. Grover Lock:
"When Mrs. Grover Lpck gave birth
to a nine-pound baby boy Monday, tha
little fellow came into the world with
the distinction of being a member of
a family of which five generations are
now living. They are: I Mrs. Grover
Lock, the mother Mrs. C. L. Burkhal
ter, the grandmother Mrs. L. E. Burk
halter, the great grandmother and Mrs.
M. E. Baer, the great great grand
mother. All except the'. great grand
mother, who is 93 years old, are resi
dents of Kankakee. She lives In Albia,
Iowa."
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From Tuesday's Daily.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Pickler
to Dr. Cass Shelton was solemnized
last evening at 8 o'clock lat the home
of the bride's parents, Hfr. and Mrs.
Thomas H. Pickler, 1710i East Main
street. The wedding was a. very pretty
home afTalr and was witnessed by a
number of relatives and friends of
the contracting parties. At 8 o'clock
the bride and groom, unattended, en
tered the parlor where Dr. "F. F.
Stoltz, pastor of the First Presbyte
rian church, pronounced the simple
and impressive ceremony making
them man and wife. After the guests
had extended their hearty congratu
latlons to the newly married couple a
three course wedding supper was
served. The parlors and dining room
were decorated with a profusion of
holly and evergreen arranged with
pleasing and artistic effect.
The bride is the daughter of Mayor
T. H. Pickler and has resided in Ot
tumwa all her life. She is a beautiful
Trenton J. A. Ballagh was solemn
ized. The ceremony was performed
by the rector, Very Rev. Father F. W.
Hoppman, and only the immediate rel
atives and friends were witnesses. The
bridal couple was attended by J. E.
Cosgrove, as groomsman and Miss
Margaret Curry, a sister of the bride,
as bridesmaid. Following the cere
mony, j, wedding breakfast was given
at the home of the bride's mother,
five miles south of the city.
The bride fi a charming young wo
man, whose hosts of friends will wish
her much happiness. The groom is
head baker in the M. S. Ballagh bak
ery. Both the young people have
lived in this city a number of years
and have the very best wishes of ajl
their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ballagh will be at
home to their friends after? January
15, at 905 West Second street.
LIBERTY VILLE.
Libertyville, Jan. 4.—Gilbert Rut
ledge was born June 28, 1827, In Co
shocton county, Ohio, and died at the
home of his son-in-law, O. H. John
ston, about four miles south of Lib
ertyville, Dec. 26, 1904. He came to
Fulton county, Illinois when about 18
years of age and was married to Mar
tha Parker May 24, 1849. Eight chil
dren were born to this union. Three
died in Infancy and a daughter and
two sons survive him. One of the sons
lives in California and the other In
Oregon. Mr. Rutledge came to this
community-about six years ago. His
wife died Feb. 12 last year. He came
of good parentage. A number of his
immediate relatives were men of dls
tinctlon. Three cousins were very
prominent Methodist clergymen,
George and William in their palmy
days were leading divines In western
Illinois. Mr. Rutledge was a quiet and
peaceful citizen and was respected by
his friends and acquaintances. His
funeral was conducted by Rev. C.
Springer at the home where he died
and interment was made in the Fell
cemetery.
The Methodist and Presbyterian
churches are holding union services
during the week of prayer.
Misses Marvel and Salla Stevens, of
Florls, were guests over Sabbath at the
home of Rev. C. Springer.
Alfred Lawson is critically 111.
There is a slight Improvements in
the case of lien Welday. He has been
very sick.
Mr. Hanna, of Canada, is spending
a few days at the home of his father.
He has been In Canada three years and
likes the country. His father will
probably move to that portion of Can
ade.
George Newlan, of Des Moines town
ship was attacked by a viclouij bull
lattnelet
aoWti to Ha)f Pr&e
s, Overcoats
ntote of Heavy-^'
.Golf^Hir|ings
Remnants of extra fine 15c
India Linens go
Remnants of Ladies' 25c fleeced Underwear for 17c. Ladies' 75c black sateen ruffled Underskirts for 35c
2 to 3 yard lengths of 45o
Unbleached Table OQ/
2 to' 3 yard lengths of two
yard wide Bleached 4-Qft
Shoes at Half Price
6dds and ends in Ladles' fine and
medium weight $1.00 anJ AQst
$1.25 Shoes
Odds and Ends in Boys' and Girls'
School Shoes, were
$1.00 and $1.25, now
Ladies' $3.00 Fine Shoes,
very latest shapes now ..
Men's $2.00 new style fine
Shoes ,a big assortment
Men's $3.25 guaranteed
fine Shoes, extra fine goods
69c
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1.48
2.48
Ladies' 2.00 Fur Scarfs for 98c.
All our genuine I Aa our $20.00 and
$17.50 Fox Scrafs O. t* $25.00 Fur ocarfs now
50 Dolls Worth from 25c to 5.00 each at 25c. Try a number.
50c large size Wool £)K., I All Millinery at cost to reduce We have a first class trimmer.
Fascinators go at stock.
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young woman of charming disposition
and has hosts of friends in the city.
Dr. Cass Shelton has been a successful
practicing physician in Ottumwa for a
number of years and is popular with a
large circle of friends. Dr. and Mrs.
Shelton left last night at 9:20 o'clock
for St. Louis and after a week's visit
expect to return to Ottumwa to make
their home.
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From Wednesday's Dally.
This morning at 9 o'clock in St.
Mary's Catholic church, immediately
.Skirt and
^tengt»6 of fl
Remnants of extra fine Lons
dale Cambric, a special Dl,
bargain O3C
Remnants of extra fine Lons
dale Cambric, a special Dl,
bargain O3C
Odd half dozens of full size
Napkins, per OQr*
Overcoats at Half Price
Men^s Buckle Felt Boot Overs only 1.19
QQn I Children's Spring Heel 1 qC
.. yO\j Shoes, 5 to 8, only lv
10.00 extra long Fur Scarfs only 5.75
.2.98
5.00
Men's heavy Oxford grey
Overcoats, $6.00 grade ..
Men's $10.00 serviceable
and stylish Overooats ...
Men's extra good custom "I fj f»A
mode stylish Overcoats .. -Lv'.vFVJ
Men's $22.00 and $25.00 new style
melted Overcoats, 1 AA
very latest novelty lw.UU
boys' new style 9 4-Q
$5.00 Overcoats only '•'•"o
I All our finest $40.00 C%C}
I and $45.00 Furs
Friday and narrowly escaped with his
life.- The animal threw him In the air
three times, when a neighbor came to
his assistance with a pitchfork and by
great effort fought the bull away. Mr.
Newlan was badly bruised but It is
thought he will recover.
P. H. Heston's brother, of Des
Moines, Is visiting here. Mr. Heston,
wife and daughter, spent Sunday at
the home of P. H. Heston In Liberty
township.
The merchants of this place had an
unusually fine trade during the holi
days.
The Junior league of this place had
an enjoyable social at the Methodist
parsonage last Friday evening.
Mrs. Charles Rlggs was a Fairfield
visitor Tuesday evening of last week.
She returned Wednesday.
Rev. Wyley expects to begin pro
tracted meetings here next week.
BONAPARTE.
Bonaparte, Jan. 4.—Abraham Dick
inson returned to Kewanee, 111., Mon
day.
Mrs. Jennie Porter, of St. Joe, Mo.,
Is visiting the Schroeder family In this
city.
W. A. Strong and family, who have
been visiting Martin Page and family
returned to their home In Palmer, Neb.,
Monday.
Martin Wehu and Mrs. J. W. Beggs
returned to Hannibal, Mo., Monday.
Mrs. Flora Bradshaw returned to
Chicago Monday.
The Misses Seward, of Bentonsport,
were In the city Monday.
H. Rinabargfer and wife left Monday
for their home at Grlswold, la.
Jeff Cresap, of Selma, visited rela
tlves here the first of the week.
W. A. Tade and wife returned from
Des Moines Monday.
Miss Maggie Holland, of Ottumwa,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas
King.
Jas. Eddy, of Farmlngton, was in the
citv Monday.
Miss Stella Rlnabarger, of Keokuk,
is visiting friends here.
Miss Pattle Percival Is spending a
week at the Haywood home near
Eldon.
Arthur Weber, of Keokuk, Is visiting
relatives here.
A number of- Bonaparte people at
tended court in Keosauqua Monday.
Bruce Mitchell returned from Keo
kuk Monday.
Mrs. Ira Brown, of Minnesota, is vis
iting relatives here.
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WOOLSON.
Woolson, Jan. 4.—Evan Harken, who
has been visiting friends and relative
in Kansas, has returned home.
The storm of last week considerably
crippled traffic on the 'railroad through
here, but everything is In running or
dor* ELJ^Slin.
Miss Hattie Jones Is seriously
with pneumonia.
Bert Fegam, of Salem, visited friends
here over Sunday.
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Remnants of Best 12%c
Bleached Tennis
Flannels "2
Remnants of Best 12%c
Bleached Tennis
Flannels "2
Odd half dozens pure Linen
Napkins, per half 0j)|}
Clothing at Half Price.
We are overstocked with Men's
and Boys' 3uits and Pants so haw
decided to close out all ODD LOTS
at HALF PRICE.
/Miss
Coats,
Boys' $1.50 and $2 Suits,
double breasted, choice
o' lot
Boys' $2.50 and $8.00
Suits, go at
Boys' $5 and $6 Suits,
extra good quality ....
Odds and ends of
Men's $5 Sultq, now ..
Odds and ends In Men's
$10.00 Suits now
A big line of $12.50, $15, and $20
Suits, to close at 10 KA
$6.50 to
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3.50
2.98
4.98
and ends in Men's and Boys'
$1.60 to $5.50 Pants O QQ
marked down to 98c to ..
of Mrs. J. W. Holden, Thursday even*,
lng, in honor of Mrs. E. O. Soule. Light
refreshments were served. An enjoya-'
ble time is reported.
F. Brown, of Albia, and Miss Gall
HoskinBon, of this city, were united in
marriage at the home of the bride's
mother at" 10 a. m. Sunday, by Rev.
Caughlan. They will reside at Albia.
E. W. Dohrity and wife rejoice at
the arrival of a daughter New Year's
day.
H. A. Bressler, of Iconlum, was hero
Sunday.
Miss Eunice Wilson will leave Tues«
day for Oskaloosa, to attend college.
Annie Beatty, of near Iconlum,
is clerking in a store here.
H. H. McFatridge is home on a short
vacation.
Winnie Mclntire, was in Albia Fri«
day.
E. D. Lawrence got snow bound in
Centerville Tuesday, leaving his team,
which he went over and got Friday.
Charles Turner, south of town, is
having a deep well put down by R. A»
Spencer.
T. B. Perry, of Albia, was a caller in
Justice W. R. Cummins' court Friday
in a damage case of loss of hay by
fire. T. J. Turner vs. Wabash Railroad,
Co. on behalf of defendant, a continu*
ance being taken for ten days.
J. W. Calvert, Dugal Forsythe, C.
Stone and other Masons of Mystio
were here attending Masonic lodge
Saturday night.
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John Goodman and wife were bus!
ness callers at Glasgow last Friday.
Guernsey Stuart, of Des Moines,
visiting relatives at this place.
MORAVIA.
Moravia, Jan. 4.—W. C. Blair, of Pal
lisade, Neb., is visiting friends here.
R. H. Carpenter, who recently sold
his farm near here and has been look
ing over Oklahoma and Missouri, has
returned and decided to remain in
Iowa.
The Reading club met at the home
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and accessories and
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