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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
Births, Deaths, Marriages
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following Is list of the mar.
rage licenses issued by the clerk since
our last report:
NO. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE.
e,,z Chas. Lettow, Oskaloosa. "a
0fa' Grace Helm, Oskaloosa...... %
e,oCD. F. Ellis, Evans. .......... 2s
ofao | Amelia Truman, Des Moines %
MARMON.-Born, April Is, 1901, to
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Jay Marmon, OF
Thornburg, Iowa, an S-pound daugh-
ter.
ELLIS-TRUMAN.- Married, lat the
office of Esquire Rice, at $3.50 O'Clock
A. NJ, Monday, April %, 1901, d. F.
ELLIS and AMELIA TRUMAN.
LM.-Married, at the
office of the justice of the peace, at
10:30 o'clock A. NJ, Monday, April %,
1901, CHAs. LETTow and GRACE HELM
Esquire Rice officiating.
PEARSON-FLEAK Married in
Peoria, Sunday, March 81, 1901, at
the residence of the groom's cousin,
Mr.. j. o. Knapp, by Rev. G.. b. Van
Arsdall, pastor of the Central Chris
tian church, CHA9. NJ. PEARSON and
MARY l. FLEAK.
Nh. Pearson is the editor of the FIRE.
mont Gazette and is capable young
man. He is graduate of Penn col
lege and during his residence in this
city he made many friends. He was
connected more or less closely with
the business life of the city and is
known to large circle of friends
who will wish him much Joy in his new
relations in life.
SWAYZE.-Died, at her home, 410
South First street, at $3.50 o'clock A.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
LARGEST IN THE WORLD.
Iowa VIII Build the Largest Tow
Boat i'm the World.

Dubuque, April 22.-The Iowa Iron
Works of Dubuque has been awarded
contract to build the largest tow
boat in the world for the Monongahela
Coal company, Pittsburg. She will
be able to tow steel barges. Her
cost will be $3.50 900.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
Fixing Up

Ticket Clerk George Martin OF the
Iowa Genital passenger station, has
been sprucing up bit about his of
fee. He has a brand new ''local
ticket" case and the last addition is
a plate glass desk top for the ticket
window. This will do away with the
annoying loss of change that has
dropped into a crack in the former
desk top.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
False Alarm

An alarm was turned in Friday
evening about o'clock for blaze
that attracted attention near the Os-
kaloosa College between First and
High avenues. The fire company re-
sponded Immediately but found that
the flames were confined to a huge
bonfire that had been started by some
small boys.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

NJ, Monday, April %, 1901, of old age,
MRS. ELIZABETH SwAYZE, aged 81
years, months and % days. Funeral
from the home at 2:3O P. NJ. Tuesday,
April %, and interment in Forest Gem
etery.
The deceased was the wife of John
Swayze, and leaves her husband, a
son, Phil Swayze, of this city, and
daughter residing in Knoxville. The
lady has been ailing for a number of
months, but it was only within the
past few weeks that her illness be-
came alarming. The deceased was
we'll known in the county where she
has resided for over forty years, and
many friends will regret to learn of
her death. The family has the SYM
pathy of all who knew her.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
At a regular convention of Head
light Lodge No. 112, K. of F. Beacon,
Iowa, held April Is, 1901, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 10 view of the loss we
have sustained by the decease of our
friend and brother, Thomas Davis,
and of the still heavier loss sustained
by those who were nearest and dear
est to him, therefore be it
ReSJtned, That it is but a just trib
ute TO the memory of the departed to
say that in regretting his removal
from our midst we mourn for one who
was in every way worthy of our re-
spect and regard.
ReS3tred, That we sincerely condole
with the family of the deceased on
the dispensation with which it has
pleased Divine Providence to atflict
them, and commend them to Him
who orders all things for the best and
whose Establishments are meant in
mercy.
ResaIoed, That this heartfelt testi-
monial of our sympathy and sorrow
be forwarded to the family of our de-
parted brother and a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the records
of the lodge and be transmitted to
each Of the county newspapers.
Nv. J. EDWARDS,
Committee ! JOHN F JONES,
Sol MEEK.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
ua,xineGrass

The Rock Island Co. has again
commenced at its task of trying to
make something out of its Oskaloosa
station property. The enclosure
north of the station is being sodded
and leveled for lawn space. Let
the good work proceed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

Jennie - To have a round beautiful
ne-k wiggle your head from side to side
every night take Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's short cut to a graceful form 35c.
Bertsch-Boal Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
THE STATE Fair

The announcements and premium
list of the Iowa State FAIR are being
distributed. The program of the
fair embraces nine days, from Aug.
% to 81, inclusive, opening on Friday
and closing on Saturday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
HOW IS YOUR WIFE 2

Has she lost her beauty1 If so. Con-
sumption, Indigestion, Sick Headache
are the principal causes. Karl's Clover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half a
century. Price as cts. and so cts. Mon
ey refunded If results are not satisfac-
tory.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
small Owls

A trio of small pets in the window
OF the 2. T Reel drug store is at
tracing considerable attention. The
trio consists of three baby owls oftbe
"great horned owl" specie. They are
but few weeks old and yet have APP
petites that demand constant atten-
ton. The birds were found on North
Skunk river in some dense timber,
by F. M. Mckinney who sent them to
this city. The progress Of the young.
sters will be watched with consider
able interest.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
Ripley Not GuiIty.

Frankfort, KY, April 2o.-The jury
in the case of Garnett Ripley, charged
with completely in the murder of Gov
ernor Goebel, at 1i:25 this morning
brought In q verdict Of not guilty.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
Another Ne,x Re.ihenee

Ed. Brewer is beginning the ex-
cavating for the cellar Of his new ten
room house on North Third street.
Frank Brewer has charge of the
work.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

If troubled by week digestion,
loss of appetite, or constipation, try
q few doses of Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets Every box warran-
ted. For sale by Green * Bentley
drug Go.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25
The uo,t Stubborn Coughs.

resulting from an attack of la grippe or
heavy cold, must yield to the wonderful
healing properties of FoLEYS HONEY
AN DTAR, which strengthens the lungs and
makes them sound.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

A fine new cigar case has been put
In the Hotel Downing. 1t is one OF
several stories and shows the goods
for sale to the best possible advan-
1aQa
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

Baekaches are caused by disorder In the
Kidneys. FOLEY's KIDNEY CURE will
snake the kidneys right Take no substi-
tate .a1hu4
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

If you want some ''just as good" 81
make it myself" Remedy, try an imita-
ton Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill make
you sick and keep you sick.
Bertsch-Boal Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-04-25

Penn College lost the Penn-simpson
debate by II points.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
JUNIORS IN COSTUME.
SUCCESSFUL LADY WASHINGTON LEvEE
GIVEN BY YOUNG NEw-ENGLANDERS.

The Lady Washington lcvee given by the New
England Juniors on Saturday at Genealogical Hall.
was brilliant success, large audience testlfylng
enthusiastic appreciation Of the various numbers
Charming costumes were worn by the partici-
-snts su Of whom were juniors" and q number
were uneal descendants OF the old New-England
families. In several cases the gowns worn were
made before or during the Revolutionary period
ana had been the property OF great-great-grand-
mothers or eunts Of the youthful weaTers.
The first scene was tea party OF Revolutionary
tines, in which Mrs Washington (Alice NJ Dem
ores) presided over the teacuPs, with Mrs Thomas
Jefferson COHye Hitchcock), Mrs. Alexander Harni-
ton CNariorie F. Shrady). Mrs Clinton Josephine
o Judson). and Mrs John Adams Cdarguerite
Dernorest) as guests. The guests were announced
with much dignity by dusky little fellow in
picturesque garb who ir1personated Sam Eraunces
During the Ievee Miss Mary Mansfield played
-Ceneral Washing gtoa's March 70 which tune the
words Of ''EaiI Columbia were written IN I7ss and
sung al e benefit IN Philadelphia
The recitation The Minuet,' with the ulinuets
from Don Juan as piano accompaniment, by Mar
gue-ite Denorest was an extremely pretty feature
and~woz loud applause
IN the third number, the Juniors. in charming
grouping sang the first verse Of the Star Spanged
Banner" while Betsy Ross Cdargaret w Shepard)
showed the American flag General Washington
a Colonial interior. with little Frances l. Cole
man as Nellie Gusts and Harold Lestrade as
Washington Gusts, made delightful picture, and
was followed by a dancing lesson, IN Whlch 1>e4le
Gusts" executed & graceIuI little oarice'
Chancellor Livingston administering the oatn OF
o-4ce 10 President Washington was highly i'm
pressive tabIeau- The Chancellor (McAhster Cole
mani wore a white wig that was perfect re-
productton OF the official and rooe that came
ron vale College. General Washington was i'm
psrsonated by Warner D. Orvis IN historically ac-
curate costume America was suns curing 'i447
1zbleau- =. 49, -. marty,
snS leyee were Mary Washington, represented py
Ms Augustus c. Dexter, president OF the Juniors
enS the only adult member Dorothy " han
coc- snnro5riatelv assumed by little Dorothy
ouby; GenecaI Isaac Putnam who haG a, F1s qigIl
In "a Gsis5de x Coates; Alexs nder Hamilton (Oon-
aid Carr. Thomas jefferson Ckenaeth Garr2 & MIS-;
19Idina r Quirnby) and John Hancock CNelson
eFter' the programme tea served TO the audi
erna fn oIsainr old willowware cups.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
THOMASS DOUBT AND HIS FAITH.
THE REV. DR. MACARTHUR'S SERMON IN
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Cos
PEI CAMPAIGN

The Rev DR.. Robert Stuart Macarthur IN Call
vary Baptist Church yesterday morning preached
under the auspices OF the Twentieth Century Ma
uonal Gospel Campaign. His text was ST. John
y: "Bl.ssed they that have not seen. and yet
have believed He said in part:
These are the words Of our Lord TO the Apostle
Inomas- They have been finely called the last and
able group. Christ and His Apostles" by Thor
rsra wa,asen m Copenhagen the Apostle Thomas Is
holding rule in his hand. il he would measure
ment We must not however, think OF him
illustrating sceptcisu of the will He was an
tutlonal. The two instances in which he appears
rally des3oaenf SS sd sncor G5 i aH He
however, at the same time. a thoroughly devoted
loyalty might lead him to death for his master H,
Tbs e5R 5hIt Vie S66 gat - 2ea than
credulOus regarding the resurrection Of Christ. II
cepted the story Of the resurrection. Those who
declare are ignorant OF tas facts 10 these DIS. ds,
tales" They cautiously accepted and finally heart
Thomas s an ne ektreey attractive chsTscter al
though he is not entirely without blame because o,
Slightest hypocrisy and one possessed of splendid
6f Tbomes IN that day challenge our faith to-day
Ours is age of doubt but not really one OF dis
Our Lord graciously condescended TO give Thomas m
sn2ed Ins Christianity to-day willing subject
all its claims to the most reasonab.e
| see' Thomas erected false standard Of proof.
and he adhered |
But our Lord gave him proof OF his divine ornni-
science that Thomas did apply his physical test
! The woman from Samarta was convinced wnen She
discovered our Lords intimate knowledge Ct ne.
| past life There Is far higher KIND OF eVioenco
! than that of physical sight and toucn
| The faith of Thomas. when reached was as IotLy
as his doubt had been deep. Immediately he springs
! from despondency and doubt TO glorious conres--
sion not only of Lords messiahship ouI aiso os
His deity. He has sometimes OTen G -or-as
( "rationast' among the Apostles. but ne provsa
that he was a true nationalist when ne oec1Ine tle
true believer The reigionist is the rationahsS 0u.
every irreligous man is an trratlonal man IseE
is reason so thoroughy as0na6le as Taen ,S I &c
rar,a1,brance Of our Lords CHASTITY WOUNDS inat Ie
Iitifcation seemed impossible; but when laltn W
| ras+ored a glorious confession was llnnleuia00lS
made. - +h;s .,r,a had rrade
so sublime a confession. To say tndI ~. -,
~oa-e tion of surprise is 10 tax utter nor i
sense. he spoke Jesus. and not OF - = -
+bis had been a mere irrelevant cry II = aSS,,-al
tain mat the Evangelist John would nase - bis
- s bang out Of harmony with the purposS, U -,+i
CospeI our Lord did not refuse 70 acGepI ae @ rr1f
- 5ejtv He was the soul of honor ne III, ~
,csrnste and did this title not belong 20 nm. orr y
t Ne would have rejected II with supeLo ohsjeb
5 ~ i15irnatou We rise to the hopIe|
q human greatness when, falling at "a I reiisCire
| o. ascb can saw with glad hps anu
| hearts NV Lord and my God.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29

Constant Reader: To make a delicious chicken
and three-fourth cupfuls OF white celery cut into
pieces about three-eghths OF inch long. and
and one-halr cupfuls of mayonnase dressing
the white meat should be used. although the dark
meat in no way detracts from the flavor. The
meat. If chopped. will be "salyy." It should be
board. Cut the chicken and celery separately.
putting the former IN cold place and the latter IN
ice water until both wanted.
To make the dressing. put the yolks OF two
eggs into a cold bowl and beat them with silver
fork for minute or two. Add two saltspoonfuls
Of salt and dash of pepper and OF paprika-
and steadily. After Incorporating about cupful
Of oil add occasionally a few drops Of lemon Juice
Continue until at least pint Of oil has been used
In very during hot summer
weather 1t is safer stand the bowl in which the
dressing is being made in ice. Should the dress
ing curdle begin with two yolks. in the first
place, and. after beating them thoroughly. add the
curdled yolks little by little, beating rapidly all the
time. This dressing. II covered and Iut in cold
place. viii keep for week.
Almost any salad. especially chicken. is improved
by the addition of whipped cream. About cup
above. The cream makes the dressing lighter
and takes from the favor Of the Oil
When the salad Is ready to serve, dry the celery
in a napkin; mix 1t and the chicken together. toss
ing the mixture with forks, never stirring. Sea-
with salt and pepper or paprika, to taste, and
add the mayonnaise. Most people prefer a tea
spoonful Of onion juice, and many add capers
Serve lettuce leaves and garnish with white
celery tips.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Tho animal meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent
and Orphan Asylum Society OF the City OF New
York was held yesterday morning at the Heore"
Orphan Asylum, at Amsterdam-ave ana ohe-nuh-
All the officers were re-
elected with the exception OF EmahuaI 1eHi'ia I
- a+,-ss as nr.sideut after tenure OF seven
years Resolutions of regret were read by Edward
Iauterbach on the retirement Of Mr.. Lehman and
thew were seconded by Professor MOTHS Loep, ia
onb II SchffY and Nathan Straus. They all resti-
6ed 70 the able work which Mr.: Lehman had done
for the good of the Hebrews OF tne sly. me Iol-
Stsrn: vice-president. Henry Rice; treasurer Otto
81 rrusrees 70 serve for three years. Norris
T,sks Henry Newman. Albert E. Goodhart. Sig
,,rni Rosen wald William Guggenheir, Arthur T.
MenS-,cEs and Judge Joseph e Newburger. In
snecfors OF election. 70 serve for one year. H H
Moses Lewis Lewengold and Joseph Ioth-
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29

facturer of cabinet woodworkers specialries WIKI
Offices in Manhattan and factory IN Desraw-se-.
Brooklyn. Under Mayor Wurster Mr. Jordan was
a member OF the Civil Service Commission. tae
only public Office he has ever held In addition 20
being chairman of the house COMMITTEES OF ths
Montauk Club. Mr. Jordan is member Of tho
Brooklyn. Union League and Marine and Field
clubs OF the Manufacturers Association OF New
York Of the Brooklyn League and an honorary
member of Grant Post. Grand Army OF the Repuo-
lie He is also member of many Masonic organ
tZatiOnS.
Frank r Moores term of four years expired on
April Is, and Mr. Jordan will qualify and take pos
session OF the office at once Mr. Moore was noc
reappointed because for several years he has been
an auti-PlatJ and anti-organtZaIton man
Throughout his term it has been freely predicted
that he could another term hut his H.
fuence with President Mckinley through Post
master wilson who also anui-organiZaCon. tc
was thought might secure his reappointmen-
Postmaster Wilson has also been marked for re-
tireraent by the organization. but as he has long
been close friend of the President he may be re-
tained. Both ne and Collector Moore nave gwen
satisfactory administrations
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
OLD INDUSTRY REVIVED.
HoNIToN LACE WORKERS ENCOURAGED TO
CONTINUE THEIR CRAFT

Honiton lace, the priced heirloom Of generations
Of women, takes its from the district where
It is made. the quiet Old World town OF Honiton.
pcturesquely situated in the county Of Devon
England.
The origin OF the industry is obscure although II
is commonly supposed TO have been brought over
by Flemish refugees at the end OF the sixteenth
century Whatever caused its introduction, IL rap
idly took root and the neighborhood of Honiton
became famous for its bone lace the making OF
which formed the main support OF its people.
The trade passed through many vicisstudes occa-
stoned by the American and the French Revo-
luton. and IN danger of becoming lost
art, when, by a timely exercise of royal patron
age revival Of the industry effected. Queen
Adelaide ordered a dress OF Honton sprtgs on
machine net. This executed at Honiton, each
sprig being copied from nature
All the older women among the present workers
trained in what known as lace schools
several OF them often existing in the parish
These the children began 10 attend when very
young. early often five years OF age, and
twelve hours usually constituted a days work. AS
time went the younger generation ceased learn
the art OF lace making, and until recently nearly
al the workers were elderly women This fact
made Il evident to those interested in the revival
Of old hand crafts that unless steps taken
at once beautiful art would rapidly become ex-
tinct- Fortunately the question considered
formed having for It's object the restoration OF
he
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
GUARDTyG AGAINST THE MOTH.

To clean furs there two practical and effect
i've methods. One is by rubbing into the fur ma
hogany sawdust that has been first wet in benzne
or gasoene; the other is by rubbing with hot sand
BY means of either fur may be perfectly cleaned
The sawdust used by furriers Is what is called
'veneering sawdust'; that is. II is from cutting
across the grain and is short and sandlike 1t can
be procured at hard lumber sawmils or from fur
riers The sand used is that clean, yellow kind.
free from dust as sea lake shore sand. or such
as is sometimes taken from sand hills. 1t should
be made hot in a stove to the degree that II
can be borne by the hand-greater heat than ina.
endanr reriug the After cleaning furs should or
course, be beaten with rattan eeater) and aired
not summed for fear Of fading.
AS wool garments they should be carelOiIs
looked first. and all that need cleaning oe
cleaned by q professional cleaner or by home meas
ures- Il is mistake TO put things away 70 2e
cleaned IL the fall: IL is simply invitation 10
moths Before cleaning wool garments should De
well beaten aired and summed
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
THE SERVANT QUESTION.

From The womans Home Companion.
A radical change in housekeeping methods Is in
evitable. In that change will come the sure rem
edy for the phase Of industrial discomfort that We
as housekeepers confront in kitchens The rcia-
tons between mistress and maid will yet be wisely
adjusted; there will be fuller recognition by each
OF the rights and duties OF each Reciprocity viii
be strictly maintained, and domestic service given
its rightful and honored place among Ieaolng IN
dustries Then housework will attract and not as
now. repel. capable, intelligent women, without
whose faithful service an ideal home life may not
be preserved How secure the services or such
q woman is a question Of more Importance than
sny absorbing the women's clubs at present. How
TO manage the typical incompetent housema;d.
how 10 train her into comparative adequacy for
The place that she viii Ill no longer than it takes
10 ind something else almost anything else) 10 DO
how to train housekeepers, etc--why not suspend
the trite discussion for while and take up some
thing Like this Is It not imperative taat house
Leeners unite in making domestic service more
s,trsc,ive to capable and intelligent women?
New-York tribune., 1901-04-29
RECEPTION HOSPITALS FOR INSANE
FATE CHARITIES AID ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE
HAS A PLAN FOR RELIEVING BELLEVUE

STATE CHARITIES AID ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEE
u,s PLAN FOR RELIEVING BELLEvUE
~. o,arcroUding Of the State hospitals for the
INSANE having been relieved and the question: VI
nroviding for the yearly increase OF insane pa--
ba,-ir. hesn in a large measure solved the state
~-,ar,+,as Aid Association finds what il considers
, co1,nlete solution of the problem in plan wnien
iii a. the same time relieve Bellevue Hospital Oh
the necessity OF receiving insane patents tiie
associations committee the insane reports '-a'
Il can now give its attention 10 the quesuo-i9 VI t
prevention and cure Of insanity. and II Is III Gun
nection with the treatment or the lhsAie 'i' ~
relief of Bellevue is proposed -
After the new hospitals now being OulIl nave
been COMPLETED there will remain TO De found ac-
connodations for six hundred patients in order
N provide for the yearly increase for the next
three wears 1t is proposed 10 build reception nos
n+aIs in this CITY and others Of the larger cities or
the State In these would be gathered al cases OF
s,,nnosed insanity and recent cases OF the COM
r,irrad insane TO be examined and c!aSSined TOT
treatment Possibly durable cases would De kept
for some time in the reception hospitals for tnor-
ourh srudv The committee says that several OF
the best known aIenists and nsurolog1sts or thls
CITY have said that they would gladly serve as
attending and consulting physicians II sucn nos
pital were established at a convenient point
In speaking of the annual cost or nlalnt4lnIns tLo
hospitals the report says tnat u LsAS oeei
duced from S216 Il patient 10 SN9 50 d
This says. is most reasonable ugure, aIE -
tendency OF the legislature cut down the sa
Of some of the skilled employees Is depIoreo- II =
considered more economical 20 employ az sooc ss
aries competent meH who can teacn tIe -.s-
IN do much of the work than u employ many me"
az small salaries to do all the work