Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume], December 16, 1909, Image 8

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LiCOAL NEWS ITEMS
If rom Tuesday's Daily.
Neasham sells the best watches.
Post card albums at Sasgents 25c
to $1.50.
Mrs. J. J. Action and Mrs. Frank
Hite of Eldon, are in the city today
shopping.
Miss Grace Connors of Belknap and
Mrs. Walter Hoffman of Bloomfield
left this morning via the Wabash for
their home, after being called to the
city by the death of their brother, Ja
cob Fleming, 211 North Birch street.
Kodaks and Cameras $1.00 to $35.00.
Sargent's.
Miss Grace Hoyt and Miss Laura
Snider of Albia, were in Ottumwa yes
terday shopping.
MT. and Mrs. C. C. Shields of Bloom
field passed through Ottumwa today en
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ON SALE SATURDAY DECEMBER 18. AT 8 A. M. THIS
Handsome Mission Alarm Gock 98c
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Graves and
daughter, Kathyleen, of Avery, are in
Ottumwa today shopping.
12 in. high, 5% in. wide.
Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Co.
COMPLETE HOUSE-FURNISHERS
route to Bear Creek, where they will
make a short visit.
Miss Nellie Smith and Mrs. Allie
Miller of Douds-Leando, were in the
city yesterday shopping.
C. E. Wilcox of Bloomfield is a busi
ness visitor in Ottumwa today.
Mrs. W. E. Maddix and daughter,
Miss Minnie Maddix, of Selma, passed
through Ottumwa today en route to
Fairfield on business.
Leather collar and cuff boxes. Sargent.
Mrs. John SimmB of Dudley was a
business visitor in the city today.
John W. Bowers and Miss Metta
Magee of Sigourney were united in
marriage this afternoon by Justice G.
B. Melick.
Christmas stationery 25c to $10.00
box. Sargent's.
Rev. J. D. Pointer of Farson passed
through Ottumwa today en route to
Fairfield to attend the Home Mission
ary convention, now in session in that
city.
Miss Pauline Anderson and Mrs.
Clarence Johnson of Dudley are in Ot
tumwa today shopping.
Gillette
safety razors $5.00 at
Sargent's.
Miss Mamie Fitzgerald of Melrose,
who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Montagne, 321 North Marlon
street, returned to her home today.
Auto-strop safety razors $5.00 at
Sargent's.
Mr. and Mrs. Moxley, Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Davidson, and Mrs. J. W. Dav-
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Open Evenings Until Xraas
THE TIME TO SELECT A PIANO FOR CHRISTMAS IS NOW AT HAND
THERE IS NO GIFT MORE APPROPRIATE THAN A PIANO.
NO PIANO MORE APPRECIATED THAN A
IVosc & Sons
They represent the highest standard of the piano maker's art and there
is no better piano made anywhere.
It does not depend upon the testimonials of professional indorsers for
its prestige and popularity. It speaks for itself.
We cordially invite critical inspection and comparison.
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idson of Hillsboro, are in the city to
day on business.
Gem safety razors $1.00 and $1.50.
Sargent's.
We have had a wonderful run on
overshoes and rubber goods of all
kinds. There will be no change in our
prices. You better watch us. Church
Shoe Co.
Mrs. C. A. Hockensmith of Linby,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Miss Mary Harmon of Farson was
in Ottumwa yesterday shopping.
Mrs. A. L. Fluke of Bloomfield was
in Ottumwa yesterday on her way to
Keasauqua for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Taylor of Chari
ton were in Ottumwa yesterday on
business.
Mrs. Lee Cox, Mrs. John Bowyer
and Mrs. Chaxles Brodeen of Douds
Leando were in the city last evening.
Shaving sets $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00
and $3.50. Sargent's.
Mrs. S. H. Henley and Mrs. D. W.
Parker of Avery were in the city shop
ping yesterday.
Rev. J. A. Brown, pastor of the
Christian church of Batavia was a
business visitor in Ottumwa yester
day.
Music roles $1-00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50
and $3.00. Sargent's.
Misses Beryl and Jennie Lee Davis,
of Farson, were in Ottumwa shopping
yesterday.
Manicure sets$ 1.50 to $10.00 at
Sargent's.
Mrs. I. W. Mellott of Richland was
in the city yesterday shopping.
J. Beasley and Opcar Sward of Far-
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The Dial is a Reproduction of
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son were business visitors in Ottum
wa yesterday.
Mrs. L. A. Beasley of Hayesville
was shopping in the city yesterday.
Mrs.
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Lawson of Highland Cen­
ter was in Ottumwa yesterday shop
ping.
Miss Ollie Krotz of Eldon was in
tne city last evening,
Mrs. T. O. Armentrout of Eldon has
returned home.
Miss Ethel Law and Mrs. N. Wag-
10 Grade Girls'
Cloth Coats
$2.98
Ages 6 to 14 years.
Xmas Bags and
Purses
Large Handsome
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Purses— ift.
Special .4-OC
Many others from
50c up
to ...
4.50
Boys' Neckties
—Special at ..
Men's Fancy Neckties
at 25c, 50c and
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Jewelry & Music
113 East Main 4*
$10.00 grade Women's and Misses' 52
inch Coats in black and colors—Special
Flne American,
French,
German,
English,
Dlnneru/are
Buy for Christmas something to
complete the needs of the dining roomi
the place where the family gathers at
all times.- We study table requisites
and our facilities are such, "estab
lished for over forty years," that we
offer at correct prices the best wares
produced.
Do not be satisfied with much adver
tised reproductions and types of ware
with the Real Values left out.
If possible call and see our line.
W. C. Wyman,
233 E. Main.—"The Only China Store"
All the Street Cars pass our store.
Visitors Cordially Invited.
ener of Brighton, were shopping in Ot
tumwa yesterday.
Miss Wortha Roush and Frank Elen
sohn of Douds-Leando, have returned
home after a short visit with Miss
Winnie Rolison, 431 Jennie street.
Mrs. J. F. Hall of Chilllcothe and
Mrs. C. C. Kltterman of Avery, who
have been visiting Mrs. C. W. Cornell,
1602 West Second street, left last
evening for Albia, where they will
visit a short time.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wolf and daugh
ter, Miss Ellen, of Douds-Leando, have
returned home, after doing some
shopping in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Cooper of Lib
ertyville returned to their home last
evening.
Joseph Ferguson, S. McDoud and
Frank Cox of Douds-:,eando were busi
ness visitors in Ottumwa yesterday.
The following residents of Batavia
were in the city yesterday doing their
Christmas shopping:'Mrs. Carrie Kra
mer, Mrs. H. M. Henderson, Mrs.
Frank Fishel, Miss Vera Faisher. Mrs.
Xmas Handkerchiefs
Ladies' Beautiful Embroidered and 1 A
Initial Handkerchiefs—Special 1
A large assortment of Xmas Hand- J* A
kerchiefs from 5c, each to A
Back Combs For Xmas
A large assortment
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from 35c up to V/,v/U
Ladies' Silk Scarfs CA
65c up to j.jll
Xmas Petticoats
$5.98 grade Handsome Taffeta
Petticoats in black and
colors—Special
25c
75c
Silk
Men's fancy Suspenders
25c and
Men's Silk Scarfs or
Mufflers, $1.25 grade at
Women's Coats
and Suits
$15 grade Women's fine Tan Covert, Black Broadcloth
and Kersey Coats, half Qfi
satin lined—Special J.JO
$20 to $25 grade Women's High Grade Tailor Made Suits
in Cheviots and Broad
Qfi
cloths—Special J.JO
25c Grade
FANCY RIBBONS
Nos. 60 and 80
Special
19c
4"
4.98
H. Clark, Mrs. J. W. Fansher, Mrs. N.
L. Downey and daughter, Miss Bertha,
Mrs. A. F., George and Mrs. S. Wal
ker.
Roy Hartman of Fairfield was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. V. E. Gillett of Fairfield was a
Christmas shopper in the city yester
day.
Mrs. James Ogler and son, William,
of Hedrick, passed through Ottumwa
today en route to Eldon, where they
will make a short visit.
Mesdames J. B. Kitterman, L. Gug
erty and daughter, Miss Mary of Chil
llcothe, are shopping in the city today.
Mrs. George Luke and Mrs. R. C.
Galley, of Avery were shopping in Ot
tumwa today.
Mrs. J. C. Olive and Mrs. D. C.
Olive of Richland are in Ottumwa to
day.
Mrs. G. W. Riddle, and family of
Lacona passed through the city today
enroute to Oskaloosa, where they will
make their future home.
Mrs. Charley Pringle and daughter,
Miss Alta of Richland were shoppers
in Ottumwa today.
Hon. G. W. Dickins and wife of Far
son are in the city today on business.
Miss Villa Burgess of Chillicothe
was a Christmas shopper in the city
today.
Mrs. J. J. Miller and son Harry of
•Frederic are shopping in the city to
day.
Honors for Iowa W. R. C. Leaders.
Marshalltown, Dec. 15.—Frank M.
Thomas, W. R. C. of this city has been
unusually honored by the general
orders of Mrs. Jennie I. Berry, na
tional president, who appoints Mrs.
Louisa Johnson, retiring local presi
dent, and Mrs. Alice C. Reed, an ex
president as aides on the national
president's staff.
D. Ward King at Oskaloosa.
Oskaloosa, Dec. 15.—Through the
efforts of the Oskaloosa Automobile
club, D. Ward King, the good roads
expert, will be in Oskaloosa Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will give
a practical talk on roads and road
work at the court room. There will be
no admissior "ee to this lecture and
Mr. King should have a big audience
•of interested citizens of county and
city.
We Pay Railroad Fare to Our-of-Town Customers
FRIEDMAN'S
Ail Mail Orders Will Be Filled Promptly.
Persian Silk Waistings,
all colors—Special
$1.25 grade Trojan Black
Silk 36 in. wide—Special
$1.98 grade Altiora Pure Dye
Black Taffeta Silk—Special
$5.98 grade Beautiful Silk
Appropriate Xmas Presents for Men and Boys
Men's Lined or Unlined
Kid Gloves, at $1, $1.50 and
Toilet Sets, Mirrors Etc.
Beautiful Mirrors 98c and up Toilet Sets 1.48 and up
Shaving Sets 1.25 and 1 48
Smokers' Sets .... 98c and up Photograph Albums 48c and up
Fine Teeth
redeem homely feature.
Poor Teeth
Scarfing Silks
Persian and Floral Patterns of Silk
Scarfs, 2 yard lengths—Each
Xmas Suggestions from Linen Dep't
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are a blemish to beauty,
we make plain faces comely
and enhance beauty by our ex
pert skill—remember—'
Expert Skill
is bettering natural teeth
making the other kind.
Hemstitched Doilies
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Linen Doylies, 10c to $1.25
Chrochet Doilies 15c to
Table Sets, $2.98 to $15 Napkins, 75c to. .$5
25c to
Xmas Waists
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Waists in black
and colors—Special
and Net
Men's Fancy Dress O
Shirts, neat patterns, special
$2
Fur Scarfs, Muffs and
Children's Sets
$1.48 grade Brown and Black QCr
Coney Scarfs—Special JOL
$1.75 grade Brown or Black -i "JA
on S a I
$1.48 grade Black QC/»
Coney Hats—Special JOL
$4.00 grade Riv^r Mink
Scarfs—Special L,Lj
$5.00 grade River Mink
Muffs—Special
and
Opposite Ballingall.
Refuses $200 an Acre.
Belle Plaine, Dec. 15.—Sam Hall,
living a mile north of Belle Plaine, has
been offered $200 an acre for his farm
which offer he refused. This is the
highest price for farms in Benton
county, so far as known. A farm near
Vinton was sold last fall for $162.50
an acre, but that is the highest on rec
ord until this $200 an acre offer for a
farm near Belle Plaine. A farm here
sold recently for $150 per acre.
Belle Plaine Poultry Show.
Belle Plaine, Dec. 15.-—The second
annual show of the Belle.Plaine Poul
try association opened here Monday,
December 13. The prizes offered
amount to over $700, and besides there
are more than twenty handsome silver
cups. G. P. Holden, a judge of national
reputation, will score the birds.
§2.25 grade Girls:
Xmas Silks
Bear-
skin Coats
$1.69
Ages 2 to 6 years
95
1.00
1.50
1.75
Xmas
Aprons
Pretty White
Aprons—some trim
med with lace and
ribbon WP
25c to JV
Men's House Slippers'
48c, 75c, 98c and
1.25
1.25
Children's Silk Leg
Rubber Boots, sizes 4 to 10,
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35c and 39c Grade
PERSIAN RIBBON
Nos. 60 and 80
Special at
25c