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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-18
FARMERS INSTITUTE
Fifth Annual Meeting of Mahaska
County Agriculturalists.

The fifth annual meeting of the
Mahaska County Farmers Institute
came to an end Friday afternoon and
the management is to be congratu-
lated on the success of the meeting,
unfavorable circumstances to the
contrary Notwithstanding The in
stitute is,igrowing. 1t is out of its
teens as it were. Short skirts and
pinafores are now things of the past
for this pretty daughter of Proud
Mahaska and the blushing maiden is
now calling for attention from
sourcesthat couple ofyears ago were
denied her. Il The trend of the insti-
tute has been continually upward
and the meeting is calling for more
commodious quarters and a wider
recognition at the hands of the city.
For example, "a couple of years ago
there was room in the court room
for the declamate contests. The in.
terest in this! feature of the meeting
has become so great that the audi
ences could not be accommodated in
the court room and quarters were Sc
cured in the larger auditoriums of
the churches. And this will be the
way with the main body of the insti-
tute. There will have to be more
room for the exhibits and the people
who take an interest in the meetings
of the association.
Another evidence of the growth of
the socie ty will be readily cleaned
from a glance of the report of the
treasurer.
The sum received from the auction
of the exhibits that was held after
the close of the meeting on Friday
afternoon was over $40 or twice the
amount received at last year auction.
Another proof of the growth.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-18
LOTS MORE LIKE IT.
Plenty More Proof Like This
and All From Oskaloosa
People.

No chance for argument here.
No better proof can be had.
What an Oskaloosa citizen says
Is the best evidence for Oskaloosa
people.
Read this case.
We have lots more like it.
Mrs. John Loos of Seventh avenue
east says: my daughter suffered
most keenly with pain in the small
of her back, and was at times wholly
unit for any work, in fact, was al
most down in bed. About this time
we learned of Doan's Kidney Pills
and got them at Blakeslee & Heinz
mans drug store. After taking them
a short time she commenced to feel
better, and they finally set her kid
neys working properly, and with this
change came the gradual lessening
and final complete removal of the
backache. I also used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and the result in my case
was equally satisfactory. Anyone
who doubts any particular of this
statement will find it gladly verified
by calling at our house."
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the e-Doan's-and
take no substitute,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-18

WANTS A MATCH. There ia a gem
tleman in the city who is accredited
with being crack live bird shot and
who is desirious of making a match
with any man in the county for a
purse of 5000 a side. The statement
was made by the shooter, who is To-
cally called "The Unknown at the
shooting grounds one day last week,
so here is a chance for another big
match. No forfeit money is vet
posted, and Mahaska shooters have
peculiar habit of saying, "money
talks"
TO ACCOMMODATE those who are
partial to the use of atomizers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
Catarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price
including the spraying tube is Is cents.
Druggists or by mail. The LIQUID en-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation Cream Balm is quick
ly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the secretions but change,
them TO natural and healthy Character.
Ely Brothers, 5 Warren ST.. N. Y.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-01-18

Green & Bentley drug Co. guaran-
tee every bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and will refund the
money to any one who is not satisfied
after using two-thirds of the con-
tents. This is the best remedy in the
world for la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough, and is
pleasant and safe to take. 1t pre-
vents any tendency of a cold to re-
suit in pneumonia.
jan-feb-nov-dec.
NEW CROSSINGS There have been
recently added to the paved portions
of the city that have been without
the crossing plates on the intersect-
ing streets, number of the plain
curbing approaches and the con-
venience is one that is appreciated
by the general public.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
DEATH OF N. R. LEVERAGE
DIED OF GRIP AT DAUGHTER s
HOME IN PHILADELPHIA.
spoeial b the EvenIng Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal
Dover, April l9.-This section of
Kent county was shocked to learn of
the sudden death Of Nathaniel r. Lev
erage. one of the most prominent farm
ers in the neighborhood of Downes
Chapel. He died in Philadelphia short
ly after midnight ON Tuesday morning
Mr.. Leverage had gone to Philadel-
phia a week ago to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Dalson. who resides at No. 2l42
Percy street, in that city, and on Fri
day last was seized with the grip. which
developed into pneumonia and caused
his death. His funeral took place this
morning at 10 o'clock, services being
held at Kenton NJ. E. Church. Inter
ment was made at Nenton Cemetery.
Mr.. Leverage was known all over the
county. He was prominent and active
in Democratic politics for many years.
He had just been drawn as a member
of the grand jury for the term Of
court which opens next week.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
SOCIAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
WHEREABOUTS OF A NUMBER OF
WELL-KNOWN NEW CASTLE
PEOPLE.
SPECIAL 10 lho livcnlng journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle April 19.-Miss Virginia
Cooper left yesterday for an extended
visit to Mrs. Edward Dent, formerly
of this city, at her home, in Washing
ton.
Miss Harriet Challenger has return
ed from attending a house party given
by Miss Marshall. of Philadelphia, at
her cottage. in Ocean City, n. J.
Frank DeHaven Janyier returned
yesterday from a visit to friends in
Norfolk, Va.
James Darling. formerly of this city,
returned to his home. in New York
yesterday after spending five weeks as
the guest OF Charles Hofmann, pro-
prletor Of the jefferson House.
William Vincent, an attendant at the
County Hospital. at Farnhurst, has
resigned his position, TO accept an
other with Theodore Rogers, OF Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Snavely attended
the wedding of George Saavely, In
Wilmington. last evening.
Rev. r. Irving Watkins visited his
Wilmington friends yesterday ano
bade them goodbye previous to his
departure for Covington, Ky.
George Pierce, OF Philadelphia, spen
yesterday with the Misses Spottswoods
of this city.
John r. Roach, OF Maytown, Pa, Il
registered at the Jefferson House.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
REGISTERS ORDER
REGIsTER's ORpER.

Registers Office,
New Castle County, Del, April a. 1900
Upon the application of George A. Eli
lott administrator cum testamento an
neXo of Mildred =. w. Fraser, late OF
Wilmington hundred, IN said county, de-
Register that the administrator C. I. a.
aforesaid give notice of gralling of Let
ters of Administration upon the estate or
the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements 10 be
posted within forty days from the date
of such Letters in six of the most public
places of the County of New Castle re-
quiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same,
or abide by an act of Assembly IN such
case made and provided. and also cause
the same to be inserted within the same
period IN the Evening Journal, news
paper Published in Wilmington, Del, and
to be continued therein three weeks,
Given under the hand and seal Of
office of the Register aforesaid, at
IL. s. Wilmington, in New Castle county
- aforesaid, the day and year above
... CALVIN W. CRossAN. Register.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of
Administration were in due form of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the
fourteenth day of April, A. ID. 1900. and
that all persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present
the same. duly attested, to the said Ad-
ministratOr G.. Z. a. on or before the four
teenth day of April. 1901. or abide the Act
vidod.
GEORGE A. ELLIOTT,
Administrator c. {. a.
Address: Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
TO WELCOME NEW PASTOR
COMMITTEE TO MEET REV. EU-
GENE THRAsHER IN WHINING
TON TO-NIGHT.
snnnInl IL lhn ErnnInr InnrnnI

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle, April 19.-Preparations
have been made to receive the new
pastor at Nazareth NJ. Il. Church by
members OF the congregation, and the
parsonage has been put in iirst-class
order for his occupancy.
At a meeting Of the official board OF
the church held on Monday night. a
reception committee was appointed to
greet Rev. Mr.. Thrasher on mis- arri-
val. This committee, composed Of
James IA. West, John B. Manloye. DR..
T. B. Manchester. Robert G. Gordon
and Bennett f. Lancaster, will go to
Wilmington this evening and meet Mr..
Thrasher at the p. w. & b. railroad
station on his arrival at 7.03 o'clock.
They will escort him to his new home,
in this city.
Arrangements have also been made
to hold a public reception for members
of the congregation on Thursday night,
next In the Sunday school room of the
church, at which time the new minister
will be personally introduced to mem
bers and attendants of the church.
The new minister's household goods
have already arrived and he and his
family, composed of wife. and son and
an attendant, will come direct from
Boston.
Rev r. Irving Watkins, the retiring
pastor, left this morning with his fam
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
HER MARRIAGE ROMANTIC
WENT ON A VISIT AND RETURNED
HOME A WIFE.
Special TO the Evenlng Journal

Special TO the Evening Journal
Smyrna, April 19.-Mrs. Jay Davis,
nee Wells, has returned to Smyrna af-
ter a brief honeymoon. The marriage
OF Miss Wells, who is the only daugh-
ter of Mrs. Joseph Primrose, to Jay
Davis. teacher Of the public school at
Bear station. was a surprise to social
circles in this town, savoring. as Il did,
Of an elopement.
On Thursday last Miss Wells left
home for a visit with friends in Mid
dletown and at the station in that
town she was met by her lover The
couple proceeded to Wilmington and
were married by DR.. King. pastor OF
Grace Church. The news of the mar
riage did not reach here until Sunday
evening, when Mrs. Primrose could
hardly believe the report Mrs. Davis
mother opposed the match on the
grounds that her daughter was toe
young Mrs. Davis last evening was
warmly congratulated by many OF heI
friends. who called 10 learn il the ru-
mcrs Of the marriage We're true. Sh,
stated she realized the consent OF hei
mother could not be obtained TO hen
marriage for sevral years. and decided
to take matters in her own hands. The
couple will make their home in Middle.
town.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
DIED.

BURTON.-1n this city, on April II, 1900,
Margaret H., daughter of Margaret ana
the late Eurris Burton, aged - years
CuMAfINS.-On the 10Th instant, IN the
10Th year of his age, William Cummins.
GRUBB.-On the 18th instant, at his resi-
dence, No. 1916 Van Pelt street, Phila-
delphid. William ii. ii. Grubb, son OF
the late James and Ann Perkins Grubb,
and husband OF the late Kate u. Grubb.
and formerly Of Wilmington, Del
JlsSTER.-In this city, ON april H. 1900,
Charlotte, wife of the late ManloNe
Jester, IN her 9lst year.
NAYLOE-ln this city. on April II,
1900. Mrs Catherine II. Naylor.
PIERCE.-On April j., 1900, William Il.
Pierce.
REEsE.-In this city on April Is, 1900,
. Emmor Joseph, son of Thomas i. and
Ella M. Reese, aged 10 years and 3
months.
SHIPLEY I'm this city on April II, 1900.
Sarah NJ, widow of the late Jonathan
r. Shipley. in her Goth year
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
FEWER SHAD
WERE CAUGHT
The Storm Of Yesterday Inter-
lered With the Work of
Local Fishermen
ABOUT 5000 FISH BROUGHT IN
MANY FISHERS DID NOT WET
THEIR NETS, BUT SPENT THE
DAY IN REPAIRING SEINES.
PRICES SAME AS TUESDAY.
special to he EvenIng Journal.

Special TO the Evening journal.
New Castle, April l9.-Rainy wealth
or yesterday had the effect of decreas-
ing the catch OF shad materially, as
only about 5000 fish We're brought toI
the wharf. compared with $4,000 the
day before.
AS Wednesday, however. is generally
considered "mending day" during
which time the men repair their nets,
a number of fishermen did not go out
at all. but spent the time in patching
up rents in their seines. The heavy
rain also deferred q number from ish-
ing who would otherwise have taken
the tide.
The day at the wharves was a dreary
one, and fishermen. shippers and deal
ers stopped and slipped about in the
mud and rain in a listless sort Of way
evidently being tired out by their extra
work OF the ten days previous. Al
together, two carloads of shad were
shipped TO outside markets. A NUM-
ber of dealers. with their wagons, were
also on the scene from Wilmington,
oxford. Unionville, Kennett Square
and other points who bought up FISH
In small quantities.
Prices We're about the same as those
OF the day previous-straight shad
bringing SS per hundred: roes, SIG, an
advance OF 81, and bucks, 81 per hun
dred. 10 Is probable that the prices
viii advance somewhat to-day.
W. l.. Sterling. a representative OF
tho large fish dealing firm of John Dias
a Co.. is in the city soliciting consign-
ments for his house. Mr.. Sterling will
remain here a week.
sALTING DOWN FISH.
The Lancaster Brothers on Tuesday
began the work OF sailing down shad
for the Winter trade. Captain +. Il
Rogers OF the launch U. S. ". ant
Harry Lancaster. are engaged in buy
ing up fish for the Lancasters, and OF
Tuesday secured 300. Only the bucl
shad are used for sailing purposes, an'
yesterday about 500 were packed away
AS the Winter season approaches thi
shad will be taken out, smoked an'
shipped to New York and Boston mar
kets in large quantities. The catch o
shad this year far exceeds that of las
season, although the prices are by M
means as good, owing to the marke
being already ovorstOcked. A few day
of poor fishing, however. would haV
the tendency to drive the price u
again.
The weather yesterday was extreme
ly unpleasant for those on the river
the steady rain beating in the face O
the fishermen and wetting then
through. Work of this kind is harI
even on the best OF days. but Il be
comes dOubly arduous on stormy ones
The largest shad caught this seasoi
was netted yesterday by John FOste
and George Russell. Last evening the
brought in q fine specimen that tippe
the scales at 94 pounds.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
ENDORSED PROPOSED CARNIVAL
DELEGATION OF ELKS APPEARED
BEFORE POLICE COMMISSION
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

BEFORE POLICE COMMISSION
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
From the manner in which public Of
fcials are endorsing the proposed street
carnival IL is expected that the scheme
will be a success, so far as the city Is
concerned.
At yesterday afternoons meeting Of
the Police Commissioners a delegation
from Wilmington Lodge of Eiks, COM
posed of Robert S. Baird, Joseph H..
Martin and G. Parke POstles, appeared
before the board and explained the
plans for the carnival. All the com
missioners were favorably impressed
with the idea, and the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That we tender to the
Wilmington Lodge. No. 3e7, b. p o.
Elks, assurance Of a hearty co-opera-
tion and assistance Of the department
i'm the proposed effort to hold a street
fair and carnival during the week be-
ginning Monday, June is, and ending
Saturday. June %.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
sT. PETERS NEW vEsTRYMEN.
Special to The Evenlng journal.

Smyrna. April 19.-The following
vestrymen have been elected at St
Peters Church: Senior warden. Colo
mel j. II. Raymond; junior warden, w
Il. Dunn; vestrymen, n. b. Crieyes, Ed.
gar Spruance Crawford Stevens. J. y
HUM. l.. w. Counselman, j. B. Webb
Edward Farrell. The vestTy was or.
ganized with Mr. Stevens as secretary
and Mr.. Dunn as treasurer. Colone
Raymond and Mr.. Stevens we're also
elected delegates to the Diocesan Con.
vention, which meets in Milford IN
June.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
SAVED HORSES LIFE.
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle, April 19.-Contrary to
expectations, DR.. James r. Mahaffy, OF
Wilmington, succeeded in saving the
life of the horse owned by Morris
Crossman, of Unionville. which was
taken violently ill Tuesday evening in
the jefferson House stables. Local
horsemen stated that they would not
"give one cent for the animals
chances for life, but DR.. Mahaffy per-
formed several operations ON the horse
and succeeded in pulling him through.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
No WORK On TROLLEY LINE.

Spcclnl 70 the EVenInB JournuL
New Castle, April l9.-Owing to the
rain OF yesterday the work of leveling
and grading the roadbed for the new
trolley line to Delaware City was aban-
dOned for the day.
Since the road was commenced rain
has naturally interfered with the work
delaying the completion several days.
w. E. Anderson, contractor. is espec-
tally anxious 20 finish the job in the
time he calculated on-two months.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
STOLEN HIDES RECOVERED
THIEVES CAPTURED SHORT TIME
AFTER THE THEFT OCCURRED.
Special 10 the Evening Journal.

Dover, April 19.--lsaac Turner, his
brother Jacob, and Alexander Myers,
all colored, stole two beef hides from
the lanyard Of John Simon and carried
them several blocks away to the tan
yard Of Stein 4 Bro, where they sold
them.
Simon has the habit of putting pri-
vate marks on his hides, and when he
discovered the theft he visited the other
lanyard. and had no difficulty in iden-
ufying them. This led TO the arrest of
the thieves. and they are now in jail,
with an eXcellnt opportunity of hug
ging the whipping post before the COM
ing term of court ends.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
CHURCH APPROPRIATION
NIDED.

These apportionments Of the SlO,OeO
available for the various needy
churches were made by the Exten-
sion Board of the Wilmington Confer
ence at its meeting, in st, Paul S
Church yesterday afternoon: Vienna,
$l25; Brookview. $50; Glasgow, Sl25;
Rock Creek, $3.50; Broad Creek, $ll5;
Union (Easton district, Sl75. IL was
decided to meet annually not later
than the first week in May.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
WHOLE FAMILY AFFLICTED
-FOUR DEATHS IN HOLLAND FAM
lily IN A WEEK.
speclal to the Eyening journal.

OlVTIHI 10 IIIT TFVTIIIIE IVWI IIII'
Smyrna, April 19.-Another child Of
William Holland, a farmer living near
Smyrna, is near deaths door. Mr.. Hol-
land has been particularly unfortunate
with his family the past week. All the
members OF his household have been
afflicted with tho measles. Tuesday an
infant son, William. died. Two hours
later Mrs Holland passed away. Early
Friday morning Ruth, the youngest
daughter, died and at noon the same
day the oldest daughter Margaret,
aged II years. died suddenly. IL is not
expected his other two children will
live
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED,

These companies were incorporated
at Dover yesterday: The Federal Ex-
ploration Company, OF New York, to
operate and acquire mines, 100000;
the incorporators are II. E. Simmons,
summit n. j.; j. NJ. Jones, n. A.
Crosby. New York city; f. II. White,
Brooklyn: E. S. Irwin, Oakland, Cal. The
Olaucho Mineral Company, Of Newton
and Philadelphia. TO acquire mines and
mining rights in Central America; cap
ital, $500.00O. The Honduras Manufac-
turing Company. Of Reidsvillc, n. C.,
to manufacture horse collars and pads;
capital. $4,000, The st. Georges Store
Company, Of ST. Georges, Del, to carry
on a general merchandise business; in
corporatOrs. E II. Packard, James IA.
S. Gam, St. Georges. Del; T. Bayard
Heisel, Delaware City; capital $4,000.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
A NOTED PLACE.

Candard upas quality frsclasC
kinds of soups both thick and clear Care and attention vanded de
Noble JOINTS well cooked gain chops and steaks unmatched oa
Delicious entrees and poultry find Freshest vegetables Of lnD
d"ra''' pastry as all agree Exquisite coffee most fragrant T
enowned oysters beyond compare prices both aD
nanies the finest in the land at the Standard commnn
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
POULTRY COMPANY ESTABLISHED

Sneclal % the Evening journal.
New Castle, April 19.-There has
been established here the Fort Cassimer
Fancy Poultry Association. It will
engage in the work of raising fancy
poultry for the markets. An incubat-
ing plant will be erected in a few days
The following are the officers Of the
association; Charles II. Clewell, presi-
dent Edward Mcdowell, secretary,
and James G, Shaw, Jr., treasurer
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
CAN OF BEEF EXPLODED
TWO PERSONS INJURED BY HOT
FLUID AND FLYING TIN.

NOeCllI 10 IN0 EVenIng JOurnNT.
Bridgeville, April ia can OF ex-
tract Of beef exploded the kitchen
cf p II. Willey's reidence yesterday
morning, seriously burning the cook
and Miss Hester Wiley.
The can was placed on the stove to
melt off the lid, and the cook, forget
ting II, had gone out. She was just en-
tering the kitchen, I'm company with
Miss Wiley. when there was a deafen-
ing report and the scalding liquid flew
into their faces. They were also cut
about the faces and hands by frag-
ments of flying tin.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CA
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.

As mercury win surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prcscrip-
tions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do Is ten fold 20 the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by D..
J. Cheney a Co, Toledo o. contains no
mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Hail 3
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Inc. II is taken internally. and made in
Toledo. Ohio, by T. j. Cheney a. Co. Tes-
timonials free.
sold by DRUGGISTS, price 75c. per bottle
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
HEALTH BOARD ORGANIZED.

Special to the Evening Journal
Smyrna. April 19.-The recently
elected Board OF Health of Smyrna or
ganized last night by electing DR.. c. o.
Swinney president, and G. H. Register,
secretary. The other members of the
board are j. IL. Jefferson, w. II. Ste
vens and II. L. Hudson, Sr. The sani-
tary conditions Of this town were
never better.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
BIG FISH IN DELAWARE CITY.

Special TO the Evening Journal
Delaware City, April 19.-Several OF
the flshboats caught some fine shad
yesterday. Samuel Hall caught four
that weighed thirty-one and a-half
pounds.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
no UNDERGO AN OPERATION

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Bridgeville, April l9-Charles Coates
lett for the Baltimore University yes
terday to undergo an operation for
white swelling. He is not expected TO-
recover.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
PROPOSALS FOR LEWEs PIERS.

Proposals for the new piers and
docks in Delaware bay. at Lewes, for
the Philadelphia and Lewes Transpor-
tation Company were made yesterday
with the proviso that the work begin
on next Tuesday. Ii must be COM
pleted by next June.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19

.ly for Baltimore. where they viii
spend day or two. Mr.. Watkins LETT
many warm friends in New Castle,
who regret his departure.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-All residents of this city I'm
any way interested I'm the proposed street
fair and carnival by the Wilmington
Lodge of Elks. are invited to attend a
public meeting in the Opera House on
FRIDAY evening, April 20. l.. H. Laine, of
New York, representing the BostoclS Car
nival Company, will explain the fair and
carnival.
NOTICE.-To policy holders of the
Home Insurance Company, OF New YORK:
this company. nor authorized to repre-
sent the company in any transaction
Mr. &. E pierson, of No. 9l3 Market
street. is the only agent I'm Wilmington
authorized to issue policies for us, and
we refer all our customers to him for
changes in. or renewal of policies.
The industrial Department" however.
is still in charge of Mr.. George J. Scott,
as heretofore.
WILLIAM c. GERRING,
State Agent Home Insurance CO.