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The Gift Store
of Ottumwa
Pictures framed and un
framed, 1c to $30,
Parker and Waterman
Fountain Pens, $1, $1.50, $2,
.$2.50, $3.50, $4, and $5.
Books for children, boys,
girls, men, women, grandpa,
grandma, auntie, uncle, and
your best girl.
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TOILET ARTICLES,
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FANCY GOODS
DOLLS,
CM
DOLL BUGGIES,
GAMES
ROY P. CLARK,
230 E. MAIN STREET.
WOULD PREVENT
DISEASED COWS
D*i. HULL REPORTED TO THE
BOARD OP HEALTH LAST
NIGHT.
TO INSPECT ANIMAL
HaStti Officer Recommends That In
spection be Made to Locate Tu
berculosis—Draft New
Ordinances,
If
the recommendation of the health
officer, Dr. J. A. Hull, is taken up by
the city council, as it is expected it
•will be, every cow in Ottumwa, pri
vately owned or furnishing milk to
the thousands of families through the
numerous daries will have to pass an
examination.
Impurities In Milk.'
Dr. Hull reported that the matter of
tuberculosis in cows was taken up at
the recent meeting of the state board
of health in Des Moines and that it
was made clear that many of the dis
eases caused in cities comes from im
purities in the milk. It is not claimed
that there are any diseased cows in
Ottumwa but the inspection is desired
so that the possibility of tuburcular
cows in the city will be done away
with.
Committee Appointed.
Dr. Hull recommended that the city
council draw up and draft city ordi
nances to conform to the rules of the
state board of health, which it is be
lieved will be done as a committee of
four alderman were named to look in
to the matter. The committee is
composed of Alderman Weidenfeller,
Hartman, Spry and Nelson, who will
act in consultation with the' health of
ficer and the city solicitor.
CRESTON.
Creston.—A miniature strike took
place here recently when the men who
our
Cut Glass
Fine Umbrellas
will meet with your approval.
were employed by the C. B. & Q. rail
road ,engaged in unloading the coal
that is being stored by the company
in the yards went on a strike about
ten o'clock this morning. The company
only recontly advertised for men to
do this work and were paying them
six cents a ton, but it seems the
laborers became dissatisfied and ac
cordingly struck for ten cents per
ton.
Crane and Wieman, two leading
drygoods merchants here, have adver
tised a closing out sale and will dis
continue business.
The Cartw right house for the past
eleven years owned and managed by
AJ Bryan was sold today to Mrs, Mary
Warbinton a middle aged lady who
will take immediate possession. Mr.
Bryan will give his time now to the
grocery business which he owned in
connection with his hotel.
Mrs. J. W. Mouck, who has been
visiting here for Bome time at the
home of her son Quinn Mouck, left to
day for ChicagdJ where she will visit
for a time with her daughter, Mrs,
Walter Miner, before returning to her
home In Oklahoma.
Dr. J. W. Coakley arrived home last
night from Loulseville, Ky., where he
has been for the last two weeks taking
a post graduate course In the hospital
of the University of Louisville.
Mrs. S. W. Richardson went to
Omaha this morning where she will
spend a few days visiting relatives
and friends.
Miss Maude and Charles Heflin left
on No. 12 last night for Seatonvllle,
Illinois, to attend the funeral of their
uncle, Frank Lee.
Mrs. W. R. Stream returned thi?
morning from a visit with friends at
Des Moines.
Adam Pickett, superintendent of the
city schools here went to Red Oak to
day to attend a meeting of super
intendents.
Miss Mamie Saunders, of Lenox. wi*s
a Creston caller today between trains
enroute to Ottumwa where she will
visit relatives and friends a few days.
Mrs. Miry Wilson, who has been
visiting relat'ves and friends in Cres
ton and Corning for the past few
weeks, left last night for her home
in Wineno, 111.
Creston lodge No. 207 and Progress
ive lodge No. 580, Independent order
of Odd Fellows will be consolidated
about January first, both lodges hav
ing bailotted favorably for the Issue.
Creston lodge No. 207 will retain its
charter .lodge No. 680 surrendering
theirs that the combined organization
may still be under theorigtnal charter
first organized in Creston. The
name of the united order will be
Progress Lodge No. 207. At the meet
ing of the Creston lodge last night
Messrs. Ira Morrison and Jos. McDow
ell were appointed as a committee of
two to go t) Des Moines and confer
with the Grand officers as to changes
to be made under the new arrange
ments. The new order will number
over 230 members.
MOULTON.
Moulton.—The Moulton High school
football team played a post season
game Saturday with the Albia high
school, winning by a scoie of 11 to 0.
The teams averaged nearly the same
and a good game was put up. Al
though visiting, tae speed of both
teams was not checked and while
Moulton's goal line was never in dan
ger the visitors often made large
gains and broke up the local's
guides. In the first half Moulton lo«st
the ball on the one yard line, but in
the next play pushed Albia over for a
safety, but It was not allowed and
Moulton was penalized five yards for
offside. The tfcin ball exchanged in
punts and finally Tyston, Moulton'3
full back went over for a touch down.
Time of first half was called with the
score 6 to 0. In the second half the
ball was kept in air the most of th-3
time by punting. For a long time 'r,
looked as thugh score would be
made, but Moulton ppunted the Gale.
Moulton's left end secured the ball
and walked down the field with it for
a touchdown. No goal was kicked.
The second half ended score 11 to 0.
The forward pass was successfully
II
ARNOLD'S
JEWELRY & MUSIC STORE
Christmas Suggestions
For All In Fine Jewelry
THamnflfU ^ur ^iamond business is keeping pace with the other departments of
l/lalilUllUd
rapidly growing store, Diamond Rings for Ladies' Gentlemen,
Misses and Children. Brooches, Studs, Stick Pins, Cuff Links, Earrings. "VVe warrant
our diamonds and assure you our prices are right.
WofpW A lasting and appreciated gift for a man, woman or boy is a good reliable
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clltllcft time keeper such as you can get here. We have Elgins' and Walthams, in
prices from $5 to $100, or if you want the very best thing you can possibly get the How
ard is the thing, from $35.00 and up to $1 50.00.
.vou want to make a present of a Ring, a plain, band or a beautiful set
iiilJ^o Rings can be selected from our stock, which is the largest in Southern Iowa.
Over fifteen hundred Rings are carried in stock, set in all the precious and semi-precious
stones. Prices range $1.00 to $350.
To the one who values a beautiful gift, one that shows the good taste
of the giver apiece of cut glass is the most appropriate gift you can
give. Our assortment of the celebrated Hawkes and Libbv cut glass embraces Bowls,
Nappies, Baskets, Trays, Compotes, Jell}- Dishes, Almond Dishes, Flower Vases, Whis
key Sets, Decanters and many beautiful lines of stem ware.
For Ladies a nd Gentlemen. Priced at $3.50 to $15.00. We
used particular care in selecting this stock and are sure it
PanPQ Genuine Ebony Sticks, mounted in best Gold filled, $5.00 to $15.00.
IjdIIcS It is impossible for us to enumerate all or Vi the many appropriate things
we have for Christmas. Suffice to say, we ask you to call and see Hie LARGEST aiul
MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF JEWELRY and kindred lines in Southern Iowa.
Visitors always welcome. Come and see fo yourself.
worked by Moulton many times. Car
son of Moulton refereed and C. Blsar
of Albta umpired. Time of halves,
20-25 minutes.
Emil Shultz is home from Chicago.
The Troubadours gave an excelle it
and entertaining program at the M.
E. church Saturday night.
Miss Christine Coney of Des
Moines visited relatives and friends
in Moulton, the past week.
James Bolton was in La Plata last
week, looking after the electric light
business.
M. E. McQueen of Springfield, Mo.,
has accepted a position at the Cres
cent meat market.
Parties from Centerville have rent
ed the Mace building and will start
up a moving picture show this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Holbert have re
turned from a short visit in Chicago.
They also attended the "stock exposi
tion.
Some of the prominent Yeomen
from this city attended the dedica
tion of the new cast., at Des Moines
Thursday.
MARS HILL.
Mars Hill.—Clarence Morgan is out
spending a few days with his uncle,
George Deiter.
Mrs. D. Mowery and family and
Miss Leona Speer, spent Thanksgiv
ing with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tees
dale.
Mrs. I. D. Mowery gave a farewell
dinner to Mrs. Bucholtz. A number of
her lady friends were invited and all
spent a lovely day.
George Deiter is attending the jury
in Ottumwa this week.
Percy Moraine, who has been visit
ing his brother at Richland for a few
days returned home Saturday.
Misses Iva and Millie Turner, and
Lois and Lakie Kendrick, attended
church Sunday evening at Floris.
Willis Moraine and Ross Turner at
tended church at Floris Sunday even
ing.
A number of people in the vicinity
of Mars Hill are attending the meet
ings at Floris, conducted by Miss
America Sea-
Otto Buckholtz had a large sale
Monday. A large number of people at
tended. Mr. Bucholtz and family will
soon leave for the west to make their
future home.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Hancock gave a
dance at their home on last Wednes
day evening. A large crowd attended
and all had an enjoyable evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Hazen White were in
Floris today shopping.
MTS. Earnest Bucholtz expects to
leave for her home in South Dakota
in a few days.
Marsena Mowery was in Floris to
day on business,
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fitzgerald .-pent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hazen
White.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Alderman were in
Ottumwa Saturday shopping.
Miss Minnie Coutney has been
spending a few days in Ottumwa.
CHARITON.
Chariton.—Miss Katie Walker of
Chamberlain, South Dakota, visited
friends in this city yesterday, while
on her way to Woodburn.
Q. O. Clark and family of Liberty
township, left yesterday for Sterling.
Neb., where they expect to spend two
months with relatives,
Mrs. Lizzie Vickers and Miss Hilda
Hatcher of Shenandoah, returned to
her home yesterdav, after a visit with
their aunt, Mrs. R. A. Day.
Mrs. J. L. Long and Mrs. Marion
Haines viBited friends in Russell yes
terday.
Mrs. George Dovensplke of Wood
burn, returned home yesterday, after
a few days' visit at the home of her
son. Frank Dovensplke.
Mrs. W. W. Swisher of Derby arriv-
E O W A O
ed yesterday for a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Mary Martin.
Miss Ethel Callahan returned ves
terdo- from a two weeks' visit in
Kansas City with her sister, Myrtle.
Merwin McMalns of Davenport is
visiting In Chariton with his brother.
Will McMains and family.
Mrs. Bessie Wetzel and baby, Hlele'n,
of Chicago, returned home yesterday,
after a brief visit with Mrs. Wetzel's
mother, Mrs. S. D. Hickman, and other
relatives and old friends.
Mrs.' Albert Russell and daughter,
Hazel, visited in Russell yesterday
with the former's brother. Harry Lar
imer, who ,1s seriously ill.
Rev. W. S. McCullagh. pastor of the
Presbyterian church, was called to
Osceola yesterday to preach the fu
neral of a lady of that place.
Mesdames J. N. McDowell and Chas.
Brown, of Lincoln township, went to
Humeston yesterday to attend the
poultry show.
Mrs. A. B. Tansey went to Wei don
yesterday to spend a few days with
her husband's parents.
Mrs. Joslah Smith and children went
to Woodburn yesterday to visit until
Monday with her sister, Mrs. Nancy
Wilson.
Mrs. J. H. Carroll is spending a few
days with friends In Des Moines.
Mrs. W. A. Gillespie of Pueblo, Colo
rado, formerly of this city, arrived
yesteray for a visit with her brother
in-law, Thomas Maxwell and old
friends.
Thp Misses Smith, Suton, Hobba
Burkhart and Talbott, teachers in the
Milo schools, visited the public schools
here yesterday.
J. H, Ostranger of Keokuk is spend
ing a few days with her sister. Miss
Minnie Canfleld, and old friends.
A letter from Mrs. Jessie Mallory
Thayer, one of the stockholders In the
bank, written for herself and her
mother. Mrs. Mallory, to a Charlton
editor, makes certain that the defunct
bank will not be put on its feet again.
Her letter also makes certain that the
Mallory Interests will not be able to
do anything more than meet their leg
al obligations to the bank and Its de
positors, If that much. The stockhold
ers are legally responsible for twice
their holdings. Replying to a direct
inquiry as to what the Mallory inter
ests would do about the bank, Mrs.
Thayer said that as they now' under
stood the affairs of the defunct bank,
they could not possibly reopen It nor
pay the depositors»in full. "We do
expect to meet our legal obligations
to the depositors in full, in so far as
we are now informed of the condition
of the bank," she wrote In effect, "but
more than that Is utterly Impossible
and useless to trv to do." Mrs. Thay
er suggested that If any legal obliga
tions of any magnitude not now
known were to arise, they mlsrht pre
vent a payment even of legal obliga
tions in full.
BATAVIA.
Batavia.—Mrs. Mattie Stever of
Fairfield visited last week with her
mother. Mrs. John Ellenberger.
Mrs. Una Moss Burns and children
left Friday for their home in Seymour
after a two weeks' visit with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Eph Moss.
Mrs. McCarty of Stockport spent
Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs.
Peter Nelson.
Misses Helen and Mildred Copeland
visited last week at Hiusboro with
their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.
T:'Copeland.
Professor Moreland spent Thanks
giving with relatives at Stewart.
Miss Cora Reno returned to Bloom
field after spending Thanksgiving
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis
Reno.
Miss Beadle returned to her school
work Monday after spending Thanks
giving at her home in Bloomfield.
Miss Blanche Stever of Fairfield
spent Sunday with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Allen were pas
sengers to Fairfield Tuesday.
B. F. Pettit of Albia is visiting with
old friends and attending services at
the Christian church.
Mrs. S. D. Long of Bladensburg
visited Sunday 'With her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Harris.
Will Yeager and family of Bladens
burg attended church here Sunday,
and visited with Mr. Yeager'B sister,
Mrs. Mary Tail.
KNOXV.uLE.
Knoxville.—Mrs. V. H. Lyons, wife
of the county attorney, visited rela
tives in Deo Moines the first of tasi
weelr.
Mis-.s Dot Carroll of Chariton is vis
iting with her aunt. Mrs. Mary Mac
Gowan in this city.
Mrs. Fred Rmehart ci Marysville is
here on a two weeks' visit with he:
son, 8. S. Rinehart..
Mrs. Frank K. Core has returne
from Mltchellville, where she ha
been visiting with her sister, Mr:
Wilda Barrett.
Henry McCleary of Mishawaka,
Indiana, is visiting with his brother
Walter McCleary, who lives near Dal
las.
Dr. J. V. Brann and wife left Mon
day evening for Denver, where Mr.
Brann will attend the annual meeting
of R. I. Railway Surgeons of which
association he is a member. On their
return trip Mrs. Brann will stop in
Lincoln and visit relatives and
friends. The doctor expects to re
turn next Monday.
Geo. C. Inlow and P. R. Craig have
finished a big piece, of carpenter work
in Pleasantvule the past \feek. hav
ing been at tnat pla^e for the past
three months.
J. W. Overton has just finished a
fine dwelling on his farm two and a
half miles southeast of town, to re
place the one which was destroyed
by fire five weeks ago. The place is
known as the Elder place, but
known by most people as the former
heme of Dell Prlngle, the actress.
Mrs. Mary Gudgel is visiting this
week with her sisters Mesdames In
low and Crawford.
Mrs. Moon of Elgin. 1.1.. who has
been visiting with her parents, Mr
and Mrs. L. U. Buzzard, has returned
home.
Miss Ella Frame of Des Moines vis
ited with friends here this week.
Ulrlck Harmon is preparing to re
move to his farm in South Dakota
which is situated seven miles west
of Aberdeen. He and Charles Talbot
left Monday evening to build a house
and other buildings.
Mrs. Olney. mother of Jasper Olney
is laid up with a dislocated shoulder
The accident occurred on Thursday
of last week.
Ernest Wickliff is just, recovering
from a very sever case of tonsilitls
which has kept him laid up quite a
while.
Mrs. M. J. Cruzen and children of
Oskaloosa "are visiting at the home if
Buying^Nic^
Mrs. Cruzen's brother, O. P. Menden
.all.
Mrs. C. L. Wright was a visitor at
Des Moines Tuesday and Wednes
day.
Clyde Updegraff. after having fin
ished his term of tnree years in the
regular army has returned home.
Married, at. the Methodist Episco
pal parsonage on Wednesday evening,
Decenjber 4, MJss Florence Jones to
Harry Rankin, Rev. Ingham officiat
ing.
While hauling corn Wednesday aft
ernoon. James Welch, near Attica
met with a serious accident. He was
creasing a field when accidentally ne
crossed a ditch overgrown with
weeds. The wagon was overturned
and Welch was caught under the load,
dislocating the knee and fracturing
the thigh bone. Dr. Finarty attended
the injured man and said that he
would be laid up for a couple of
months.
Burton J. Holt has shucked an
amount of corn of which he can be
justly proud. On last Tuesday he
nusked and cribbed 168 bushels aiid
40 pounds, besides hauling each load
a mile, doing all the unloading him
self. He did all the work in fourteen
hours. Mr. Holt now claims to be the
champion husker and will hold it un
til disputed by soma rival.
William Reed, one of the wealthiest
farmers in Marion count:' has failed
and he filed his petition in bank
ruptcy in the federal court last Tues
day. His liabilities are $48,000 and
his assets include a farm of 350 acres
valued at $27,000. The First National
bank of Indianola, who hold claims of
$12,000 Is the chief creditor.
Mrs. C. M. Isham of Des Moines
died Thursday of heart disease. Be
fore her marriage sne was Annie M.
Litchfield. She came shortly to Iowa,
where she grew to the age in Pleas
antville. In 1870 she married C. M.
Isham whom. was connected for a
number of years in the banking busi
ness. They removed to Des Moines
In 1895. She leaves a husband and
three daughters.,
D. B. Cherry, southeast of town is
.1xist. finishing a fine concrete house.
It improves the appearance of his al
ready fine farm. They will be ready
to move in a short time.
Bert McCoy, a student, from Knox
ville, was elected captain of the first
team of football at Diake university
lately.
FARMINGTON.
Farmington.—Misses Eva and
Blanche Kelley very pleasantly enter
tained a few of their friends Tuesday
evening at an oyster supper.
Mrs. William Stansbury was the
guest jf her sister, Mrs. T. Y. Wilson.
In Croton. Saturday.
Mrs. Joel Ketcham returned Satur
day from a visit with her brother. Rev.
John Carver, in O^den. Utah.
Mrs. Anna Miller of Fort Madison
is visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Texter.
Joseph Rabb returned to Kansas
City Saturdav. after a «hort visit with
his mother. Mrs. Laura Rabb.
Miss Thompson of Bonaparte was
an over-Sundav visitor at the home of
her aunt. Mrs John Lisle.
Bom. on Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs.
E. D. Prunty, ,a son.
Mrs. T. H. Moore is visiting relatives
In Purdln. Mo.
Mrs. H. E Duckworth, who has been
visiting Mrs. N. P. Knight, returned
Saturday to her home in Keosauqua.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Halfman enter
tained Mr. and ilrs. Otto Halfman of
Ft. Madison over Thanksgiving.
KIRKVILLE.
Kirkville.—Thanksgiving day was a
gala day for the members of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. The ladles
prepared a dinner which was well pat
ronized and satisfactory, in the after
noon held a bazaar and sunner at
night. The net proceeds were $66,
at THE MODEL-—J. B.Sax
That we scarcely need urge you to come and shop, rummage and revel in our magnifi
cent stock and which everybody knows is the most complete and largest in Southern
Iowa. We question if in all the other stores of Ottumwa combined you will find so
many good things, so reasonable in price.
Just to give you an idea we select at random a few items which, however, are no
cheaper or better bargains than hundreds of others we haven't space to mention.
Men's Japanette Handkerchiefs, with large silk Initials, 5c each Pure Silk
1 1 1 5-1 1 T~T i)
T1 1 111 O fC! 4" A ATT CI XT w* O 4? X* a
cents Fine Dress Shirts for 59c, worth 75c and $1.00 Bovs' fina Worsted
Sweaters at 69c. and $1.00 Boys' fancy Blouses at 50c Boys' Wild West
fancy leather Gauntlets at 50c, worth 75c Fine Underwear at 50c Silk Um
brellas for Men and Women, with gold and silver handles at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50.
Boys' fancy Suits, 2hU to 8 years at $1.69, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00——Boys'
Suits, 7 to 16 years, at $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00, worth from $1.50 to $6.50--
Boys' Hunting Coats at $1.00, worth $1.50 Men's Suits and Overcoats a.t 20
per cent below any other house or money refunded Fur Coats from $10 to $50-
Best Galloways at $23.00 Smoking Jackets, Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Caps,
Shirts, Etc
We Pay Rail Road Fare
Let us ask you to come early ana not get caught in the bustle and excitement of
the last days before Xmas.
which will be placed in the treasury
for repairs In the interior of the.
church.
Last Sunday morning at the close of
the service a vota of thanks was ten
dered to the ladles for their untiring
efforth in arranging and carrying for
ward such a noble enterprise.
A union service was held in the
Presbyterian church on Thonksgiving
morning. The sermon was preached
by Rev. Thomas Howe of the Metho
dist Episcopal church. The services
were fairly well attended.
Revival meetings are being held at
'he Salem church. Everyone is in
vited to attend.
Rev. Chambers of Ottumwa is con
ducting a revival meeting at the
Christian church this week.
Rev.
w.
L. Vincent and wife are en-
Joying a visit with relatives from
Marlon.
BONAPARTE.
Bonaparte.—David Corns of Boyd
Is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Corns.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carver and
Mrs. Joe Ketchum have returned
home after a visit in Ogden, Utah.
W. S. Blackford attended to busi
ness affairs in Ottumwa Friday aiV3
Saturday.
Misses Goldie Petrie and Mabsl
Junkins of Farmlngton were the
guests of friends here Saturday.
Wallace Bradford arrived from
San Francisco Saturday for an ex
tended visit with relatives in this vi
cinity.
Meeker Raym of yincennes was a
business caller here Saturday.
Mrs. Marie Cantril Is spending a
few days in Douds with her sister,
Mrs. Nellie Cox and family.
C. A. Moore has gone to Carlisle,
Pennsylvania for a two months' visit
with relatives.
Mrs. Frank Shinbloom and children
of Bentonsport, visited over Sunday it
the H. V. Humphreys home.
G. E. Fahr was a Keosauqua visi
tor several days last. week.
Conrad Henkle was in Keokuk Fri
day.
CRESTON.
Creston.—Ed Lewis of Anita Is In
the city to visit with his brother.
James Lewis.
Mi3s Helen Hewitt left this after
noon for Kansas City to make an ex
tended visit with her sister. Mrs. E. L.
Cramer.
J. C. Hughes and family left on No.
4 this afternoon tor Afton to visit rel
atives after a visit here with Mr.
Hughes' brother. E. S. Hutches.
Mrs. Man' Warbinerton left on the
South branch for Hopkins after a visit
here with her daughter. Ethel Culver.
Mrs. U. P. Lewis has returned from
a visit In Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Black have re
turned from a visit with relatives in
Collins.
H. S. Fisher was in Creston Tuesday
on his way to Corning. Mr. Fisher ip
connected with a large mercantile
company at Cananea. Mexico, one of
the big camns of Old Mexico.
Miss Ray Dillows left today for
Gaiesburg, HI., to resume her studies
in Lombard college, after spendinar the
Thanksgiving vacation here with her
mother.
Progress Lodge No. 580 end Creston
Lodge No. 207. I. O. O. F„ are about
to consolidate, forming one order.
This action will make them over 250
strong.
Five teachers are needed In Plait
township. The directors have mad
every effort to secure them but with
out avail and the county superinten
dent IR unable to help them out. Forty
dollars per month is offered to teach
ers qualified to fill these positions.
The hearing of. Everett Smith took
place Tuesday afternoon before Fed
eral Commissioner R. H. Hanna. Mr.
Smith was arrested a few days ago
with a man named Lane on a charge
of having passed valueless or spur
ious crold certificates on Creston mer
chants. He was bound over to await
the action of the federal grand jury
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Don't Forget Your Rail
Road Receipt.
Why not own a good
Banjo. They are easy to
play. Our prices are very
reasonable—$3, $5, $S and
$10. Easy payment? if de
sired.
ARNOLD'S
Jewelry and Mut! Store,
Ottumwa Iowa.
during the January term of court. His
bonds were fixed at S600, which he
was unable to furnish, and hp was
taken to Red Oak by Deputy TLTnlted
States Marshal "Wesley Bryant, and
placed in Jail.
During the month of December the
shop of the C„ B. & Q. at this place
will work only five davs out of the
week Instead of six as heretofore.
Saturday labor will be abandoned,
which will apply to all machinists, car
repairers, blacksmiths and practically
all laborers connected with the
shops.
A contract has just been completed
and necessary arrangements made for
the shipment of fortv-flve thousand
tons of coal to this place during the
month of December. This plan was
also carried out by the Burlington
system last year all along the line and
at the various divisions. The first car
load has arrived and is being unloaded
on the ground In the east end yards.
John L. Greer, an old poldier, died
Tuesday morning at Macksburg at the
age of 63 years. Funeral services will
CI'llLLICOTHE.
Chlllicothe.-.-Dr. F. H. N.ve and son^'
Frederick of Plainvlew. Neb., return
ed home Thursday after several days'
visit at the h«me of Mrs. W. A. Nye.
Mrs. W. D. Strong and sop, Earl, of
Ottumwa. spent Thanksgiving with
relatives here
Mrs. Clarissa Conwell returned !o
her home in 1 ovilia Saturday, after a
week's visit ith relatives.
Forest Wa'rcn returned to Des
Moines Monda .'. where he will resume
his studies at the Drake university.
Miss Edith Pierson of Ottumwa
spent Thanknerivine with relatives
here.
Miss Ella yye Is on the sick list.
Miss Laura Rogers of Albia return
ed home Saturday, after several days'
visit at the home of George Moss.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Moore of Albia
were Thanksgiving visitors with rela
tives here.
Mr. and. Mrs. Vern Burgess and Miss
Iva Moss of Albia visited here last
week with relatives.
Miss Jennie Cottom has gone to
Davenport, where she has secured «.
position.
Bridge
Work
Is our "long suit." So don't
think, because you have lost a
tooth or two, that they can
never be replaced. We can do
It so they cannot be detected
and all
WITHOUT PAIN.