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The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
CITY AFFAIRS.
An Ordinance Passed and Other
Business Transacted.

The city council. got together again
Monday evening after a respite Of
about FIVE weeks. Considerable bust
ness was disposed of but the stock of
affairs needing attention was piled so
high that it will require several meet.
ings to cut it down. With that end
in view at adjournment it was under
stood that there would be another
meeting of the body Thursday Q
ing of this week. 7a
All of the councilmen were present
during the course of the evening ~
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were disposed of and the council
proceeded to the consideration Of the
following petitions for sewers:
A sewer was asked for In the alley
from B to D street between 1st and
End avenues. The committee
will investigate and act.
Another sewer is desired on E
street and alley between E and L
street. The same disposition was
made as in first case. This sewer
is the one prayed for by the property
owners, F. B. Turner, w. 1. Neagle,
]. 8. Caple, Chas. Stanley, Jno. Barr,
Mrs. e. L. Downs.
There was a petition presented for
the opening of an alley in the old
Marks addition. The petition was
signed by Il. o. Winkleman, H. B,
Nelson, E. j. Paul, w. P. Southwick,
Jno. Nelson, @. F. Woods, Jno. E.
Peterson, /. G. ~Southwick, Oskaloosa
Savings Bank, Jno, B. Adlon, Samuel
Branson, II. O. Moore. ..
j. 8. Hayes, H. O. Moore and F.M.
Sheppard petitioned for the lowering
of the grade on North 3rd street from
the north end of the paving or be-
tween d and e n The city
engineer will examine and report.
The reports of the several city
officers were read and approved and
placed on file. The mayors report
shows from July 8 to August II:
Scavenger grounds.~.~~ 1910
Pound ices .".~'.4""--'" "
Miscellaneous license ~~--~-ll7,5
Total 13l. 80
Sam Jones wants a sewer extern
sion through his land. The sewer was
started but was not continued. The
matter is in the hands of the sewer
committee with power to act.
The claims list was audited and
allowed. The bill of the Water 90.
aroused considerable discussion,
There had been an assertion that the
company should not be be paid in full
on account of the very poor pressure
that was had at the burning OF the
Il. h. Sheriff property on North Third
street in April last. The signed state
ment OF men in the fre department
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
COURT HOUSE FIRE.
Small Blaze that was Discovered I'm
Good Season.

Decayed wiring in the auditors
Office of the court house caused a
small blaze Monday. The fire oc-
Cured at the noon hour when the
office was closed. The flames were
discovered in the east office room
occupied by Deputy Auditor John r.
Bear. They were seen from the
High venue side of the court house
and the officers of the building ere
notified. Assistant Janitor George
Titus was notified of the fire and
after several unsuccessful attempts
to enter the Office the young man
proved himself equal to the emer-
gency and taking a ladder to the
north side of the building he entered
from the north windows. 1t was
found that the old wiring had become
defective and had burned through
and dropped down ON a pile of in
fiammable material on the top of
some shelving. There was quite a
blaze started but it was easily man
aged and extinguished without dam
age. Had the fire occurred during
the night hours the consequences to
the room and it's records might have
been very serious.
On a previous occasion it was found
that the silk covering of a wire in
the office had been burned from the
entire length of the wire.
The attention of the board of
supervisors will be called to the old
wiring in the building and the house
will most likely be wired anew under
an up to date system that does away
with all possibility of danger.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
PLATFORM FOR 1904.
Senator Vest Outlines the Main
PIanks on which the Demo-
cratic Party VIII stand.

Sweet Springs, Mo-, Aug. 12.-Sena-
tor George G. Vest in an interview Sat-
urday said that the principal planks
of the democratic platform of 1904
should be:
First-A declaration for a gradu-
ated income tax.
Second-An unrelenting opposition
to trusts.
Third-A declaration against impe-
rialism and the colonial system.
at would be suicidal" said the SEN
ator, "to thrust the silver issue for
ward again"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
A HAPPY OCCASION.
Mrs. w. K. KembIe EntertaIns the
Missionary Society.

On Monday evening Mrs. W e. Kem-
BILE entertained at her pleasant home
the members of the Woman'sForeign
Missionary Society of the Methodist
church, with their husbands. The
affair was in honor of Rev. and Mrs.
l. o. Kemble, of Fairfield, Iowa. AS
a part of the evenings entertainment
E. H. Waring spoke on China and it's
present condition; Rev. J. w. Somer-
vile followed with a few thoughts on
the need of workers in the foreign
field. Rev. 1. o. Kemble spoke in
high terms of the work of the women
of the church along missionary lines.
In his opinion they are accomplishing
a great work, not only in sending
workers abroad, but as missionary
educators at home. Mrs. @. E.Barn-
ard, secretary of the Oskaloosa Dis
trict, gave a brief account of the work
done by the district and read tire
very interesting letters from the or
phan in India who is supported by
the society of this city. Mrs. |. o.
Kemble, secretary of the Keokuk Dis.
trict, reported the work of her dis
trict and spoke encouragingly of the
work in general. The gentlemen
present cheered the hearts of the
ladies with a neat little donation
towards the support of their orphan
in India. Refreshments were served
and the evening was much enjoyed by
those present.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
ONE MORE
Another Mahaska Resident Draws An
Farm

The reports of fortunate Mahas-
kans in the governments lottery at
the recent land drawing at Ell Reno,
Oklahoma, continue to come in. The
latest lucky one heard from is Ger
ard Ryan, of New Sharon, who re-
Gently purchased a half section near
Enid, Oklahoma, filed for the prize
drawing and was successful in draw
ing No. 1922. He will get a farm
worth several thousand dollars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
SCHWAB SPEAKS.
President of Steel Trust says
Strike will soon Collapse.

New York, Aug. 13.-The Financial
News Bureaukent out the statement
today that President Schwab of the
steel trust told friends this morning
that he wasii convinced of a speedy
collapse of the strike. The state
ment is responsible for the strength
shown by U. s. Steel Co.'S. stocks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
A Few of the Many Bargains
Offered by the Lyman Land
and Loan ComDanv.

113 North First Street, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Our lists r constantly changing.
If nothing on this list interests you,
tell US what you want.
MALAYSIA COUNTY FARMS.
NOR SALE.--160-acre farm ~
l. miles from railroad, % of a mile
from schc oil and two miles from
church; about15 acres in cultivation,
house of 8 rooms and cellar, in fair
repair; barn 30x40 with basement,
COED we'll, a never failing spring,
barn and feed lots protected by fine
grove; land ismostly level or gently
rolling. This Is a good farm and will
bear investigation.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-A farm of 100 acres in
- northwest part of the county;
good land, 100 acres in cultivation,
balance in pasture and meadow; rum
ming water, deep wen and wind mill,
and cistern underground and frost
proof, with pipes and hydrant, tanks,
&c. Grove and orchard, house of 5
rooma, cellar, bank barn, granary,
double crib.
The Lyman Land and Loan o.,
lis North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
DOR SALE OR TRADE.-A farm

NOR SALE OR TRADE.-A farm
H of S5 acres, 3 miles from Oska-
loosa; 20 acres of timber pasture,
about so acreso Of tillable land 40 acres
in cultivation, watered by a creek
through the farm; young apple, cher
ry and plum orchard, house nearly
new, 6 rooms, cave, stable, hog house,
chicken house, ETC., fences fair. Will
sell at a low price for cash or would
exchange for rentable city property
in part pay.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
u 113 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
The show Season.

E. NJ. Fritz, Of the Masonic opera
house, has booked over fifty shows
for the seaso and the work is not
yet completed. The list of attractions
viii number about sixty-dve and the
list win include some OF the best com
panies on the road.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
GETTING ALONG.
Easement Of the New FederR Build
Ing Growing Daily.

The basement of the new govern
ment building is growing quite rapid
ly and this week will see the outer
walls of the foundation ready for the
cut stone work. The foundation is a
fine peace of work and must be see
to be appreciated.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

EOR SALn.-Farm Of 40 acres, 4
h miles from good railroad town;
land is somewhat rolling, well fenced,
quite productive; a mile from school
and one mile from church; house ~
story, s rooms, in good repair, a
stone cellar 81 feet square, barn smoke
house, good orchard, splendid well,
nice shade. A comfortable home.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First ST,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-Farm OF 100 acres, 8
IL miles from Oskaloosa, school and
church-near by; about rs acres Of
rolling and pasture land, balance Of
land is nearly level; well fenced; a
house of 6 rooms, cellar, in good con-
dition, with large lawn and plenty Of
shade; good well, barn and other out
buildings complete. This is a very
fine farm home.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
1I3 North First st,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

EOR SALE.-Farm of SOL acres, 8
l. miles from Oskaloosa, 3 miles
from K, r. station; 600 acres in crop,
balance in pasture, mostly bottom
and second bottom lands, some up
lands new house of six rooms small
houses and stables, 5 hog-tight pas
lures, fine springs, wells and running
water. This property is offered at a
bargain and on easy terms.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
1873 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

SUBURBAN PROPERTY.-3 acres
y north of town, with good house
and barn; 2I acres just outside city
limits, cheap for cash. We are sole
agents for lots in "~'Southside" where
the new school house site has been
located. These lots are in demand
and you should come early to secure
your choice.
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed.
Rooms l and 2, Evans Block.
MONEY TO LOAN.-We can loan
WI you money on your farm for
either 8 or 10 years, at 5 per cent in
t~erest, with optional payments. Also
money to loan on city property at
low rates of interest. O..l..
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed,
Rooms l and 2, Evans Block.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALESMAN farm of 10 acres
n IL miles from 0skaloosa, u mile
from school, all in cultivation; one
story house Of 3 rooms, small barn,
both new. Price 81, 300.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-56 acres of nice level
II land, nearly all tillable, located
% miles from 0skaloosa,% mile from
church and school ;fenced and in cul-
tivation; no buildings. Is offered at
a low price, or would consider trade
for good rentable property in 0ska-
loosa.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

LoR SALE.-Farm of 120 acres, 10
IL miles from Oskaloosa; 100 acres
in cultivation, balance in pasture;
about 10 ere of rough timber pas
ture watered by a good spring; house
of 8 rooms and cellar, all in good re-
pair; IN old barn and a number of
outbuildings. Can be bought at a low
price, considering it's value.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
DRoBATE NOTICE.
In m%aftars of the last will and

III VI WV Aoo1 ~ RaA
testament of w. f. Blair, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that there Is
now on file in the office Of the clerk of
the district court of Mahaska county,
Iowa, an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last will and testa-
ment of w. F. Blair, deceased, and
the same is set for hearing on the
LIST day of October of the next term of
the district court, to be begun and
held in Oskaloosa on the 1sl day of
October, 1901, at which ii ne objec-
tions can be made to the app-.S ingof
said win andits admission t~opr1Date.
Dated this 30th day Of July, 1917
Iva r. X. DAVIS Clerk
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

For variety in seeds and implements
examine the stock of Lewis Bros. &
Montgomery. They are up to date
in everything. 33tf.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-7S,acre farm 2 miles
Il from Oskaloosa; about so acres
good tillable ground, balance fine
timber pasture with creek touching
one end; 35 acres in cultivation, a
good apple orchard, 2 acres of select
ed pears and plums, 100 bearing cher
ry trees, new house of s rooms and
cellar, barn BOXES with basement,
sheds, etc., good well.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
lib North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
WANTS l. FOR SALE.

is YOUR FARM FOR SALE2-If
Il you wish to sell we can do you
good and put you in touch with cash
buyers. Call at our office or write US.
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed,
Rooms l and 2, Evans Block.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 9th day
of July, A. D., 1901, the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska county, Iowa, adj
ministrator of the estate of Toliver
F. Mincer, deceased, late of said Ma
haska county. All persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to the
undersigned, andthose having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court
for allowance.
Dated July 81, 1901.
l.. Q. MCDoNoUGH, Administrator.
/, lw3 r. X. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
EINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.
I In matters of the estate OF

Catherine Padgett, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the Sd day of August, 1901,
there will be on file in the office of
the clerk of the district court of Ma
haska county, Iowa, the final settle
ment and petition for discharge of
Reuben Coomes, administrator OF
the estate of Catherine Padgett, de-
ceased, and the same is set for hearing
on the first day of the mex term of the
district court, to be begun and held
in Oskaloosa on the LIST day of Octo,
Der, 1901, at which time objections
can be made to the approving Of said
settlement and granting the prayer of
said petitioner.
Dated this 10Th day of July, 1901.
Iva r. X. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

FoR sALE.-Farm of go acres in
4 the northwest part of Mahaska
90. House of 5 70 oms, barn, sheds
and grove, orchard, good well, etc.
Price $50 per acre.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
lib North First st.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE CHEAP.--1OO acres
Il north of town. One of the finest
farms in the county with the best Of
improvements. Can be bought at a
fair price or will exchange for q larg-
er farm and pay difference in cash.
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed, 10,
Rooms and Q, Evans Block
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

nor SALE.-Farm of $50 acres ~
Il miles from Oskaloosa; 40 acres in
timber, balance in cultivation; land
is rolling, watered by a creek and
good wells; n house of s rooms, an
other of 6; land is doubtless under
laid with coal.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First ST.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15
Wednesdays Markets
Reports Furnished by Wire from
Chicago.

Chicago, August IS. Following is a
summary of the markets for to-day;
Wheat closed "a; corn, 59H; oats,
81.
LIVE STOCK.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

STEAM ENGINE for sale at a bar
- gain. Eight-horse power strongly
built of Sewers manufacture. Used
only four months. Enquire at HER
AID office. d1IO-w25-tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-A good 47-acre farm
H 2 miles northwest of Oskaloosa;
good sized house, barn, plenty of
water, apple and plum orchard; good
neighborhood and close to good
school. Enquire of Steddom Bros,
Rural Route No. 3. 2wtf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

nor SALE.-Good house with 10
acres of improved land with orch
ard. First house west Of Yearly
Meeting house. MRS. COLLARS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

NOR SALE.-Farm of 100 acres,3 81
Il miles from town; S-room house,
cellar, cistern, 2 wells, good barn and
other o~utbildings. viii be sold reas-
onably or will exchange for other
property.
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed,
Rooms ] and 2, Evans Block.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-15

DOR sALE.-16O acres of land with
Il good improvements, located east
of Lacey. A good farm in every way
and "a be bought cheap.
Guaranty Loan and Abstract Co.,
Hare & Reed,
Rooms 1 and 2, Evans Block.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25

A burlesque is the refuge of innocent
Jokes
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25
FUTURE SEAS SPEED.
Efficiency OF Steam Power Afforded by
tho Turbine System.

Efficiency OF Steam Power Afforded by
the Turbine syStem.
Prof. Thurston, the greatest living
authority on the steam engine, has re-
Gently given 1t forth as his opinion
that the steam turbine Of the Parsons
or De Laval type combines within it.
self the greatest simplicity and the
highest thermal efficiency Of any form
of steam power. Such n statement as
this from an authority Of the weight
of Prof. Thurston must be somewhat
disconcerting to Mr.. Thorneycroft and
others, who have staked their reputa-
tion on the inherent superiority Of the
reciprocating engine. When We add
to Prof Thurston's declaration the fact
that the Parsons Marine Steam Tur-
bine company has contracted for riv-
er steamer 250 feet long for Clyde SER
vice, and that they are contemplating
the construction of a large deep-sea
boat, the prospect of the new means
of marine propulsion exemplified in the
Turbinia and the Viper would seem to
have a brilliant future. But there is
another side Of the picture. Supposing
that, in face of multitude Of current
predictions, an oceanic turbine vessel
would be so economical as to have
room for cargo during her voyage, as
we'll as coal, and be able to thrash
her way across the Atlantic at the
speed threatened us In the near future,
would the rivets Of the vessel stand the
strain Of the conclusive force implied
in forcing a vessel through seas at the
rate of even thirty knots an hour? Ex-
perienced marine sages say that no
vessel could be built that would hold
together under such conditions.-Lon-
don Express.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25
CHAPTER VII.

The ball was over and Mabel had
gone to her sisters room to discuss the
events Of the evening,
1T was delicious evening, wasn't
it?" began Mabel, enthusiastically set
Ting herself comfortably opposite her
sisters fire.
Very like all balls, think" Miss
Trevanion answered-"a mixture of
bad dancing, unhealthy eating, and
time-Worn complIments-a little sweet
ness and no end OF bitterness"
Then you didn't enjoy yourself?"
said Mabel, with disappointment in
her tone.
"oh, yes, did, immensely. Can
anything be pleasanter, more heart
stirring than to hear your own prais-
es sounded until long after midnight,
all In the same drowsy tone?"
"Of course, you refer to Lord Lyn-
don. Then why did you dance so
mach with him?"
TO see how much Of him could en-
aure-to see how much wretched dane.
Ing and idiotic nonsense | could nut lin
with during one evening, suppose,
Besides"-with a mocking laugh
have you forgotten, my dear Mabel,
what an excellent thing it would be IL
Lord Lyndon should be gracIously
pleased to bestow upon me his hand
and-ah!--fortune? Just fancy what
blessing 1t would be to the family
a real live lord as son-in-law, brother
in-law and husband!
Nonsense, Mildred; don't talk like
that, hate to hear such speeches. A
title is all very well, but 1t doesn't
make up for everything; and you
would be the last girl in the world to
sell yourself to any man."
"The very last perhaps; but who can
say what may happen?" Miss Tre-
vanion said, dreamily
"of course you would be-" Mabel
acquiesced, cheerily. And now, talk
ing of dancing, 1t is most unfair of
you to stigmatize all the dancing to-
night as bad, Why, Denzll Younge is
an excellent dancer"
Il didn't dance with him. Mildred
said, coldly; and then, after a slight
pause, "He is not in love with you
then, after all, Mabel?"
I'm love with mel" echoed Mabel.
well, that's the calmest thing have
ever heard Surely, my dear Mildred,
you would not require any poor man
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25

Mai, Burnham, the American scout,
has sailed for west Africa, whore he
has been engaged to lead an expedl-
tlon through part OF the country
where hitherto no white man has ever
been. So far as his British rcputS-
tion and services are concerned, Maj.
Burnham made his career by win
ming Con, Baden Powcl's admiration
during the first Matabele war. by the
success OF his exploits, based upon an
instinct which, II Is said. equals that
OF an American Indian.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25
CHAPTER VIII.

The Younges' visit was drawing TO
close. Nearly month had elapsed
since their arrival, and Mrs. Younge
began to speak seriously of the day
that should see them depart. This she
mentioned with regret-a regret audi
bly, shared in by most of the young
Trevanions, with whom the elder pair
and Denzil were immense favorites.
Sir George, too, seemed sorry at the
prospect Of SO soon losing his old
schoolfellow, while Lady Caroline,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25
Mildred So
& Orex)onion
BY THE DVCHEss.
CHAPTER (Contlnued.J
BY THE DVcHEss.

!: x \: :i:sEEE&
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25
HUSBAND AND WIFE,
A Veteran Of the Civil War Tells an Tns
teroating story


EFFINGHAM, H., April 90 tSpe-
ciaD ,--Uriah $, AndrIck is now CT
years OF age, Mr. AndrIck served
through the whole Of the Civil War.
He was wounded, three times by ball,
and twice by bayonet.
When he entered the service OF his
country in 1861, he was hale and
hearty, and weighed 1893 pounds, Since
the close OF the War however, Mr..
Andrlck has had very bad health
For fifteen years, he never lay down
In bed for over an hour at time, He
had acute Kidney Trouble. which grew
into Brights Disease. Hls heart also,
troubled him very much
On Oct, 18th, 1900, he was weighed,
and weighed only lO2 pounds, being
but shadow Of his former self. He
commenced using Dodd's Kidney Pills
on the 26th Of last December, and on
Feb. Goth was again weighed, and
weighed lag pounds, He says;
81 have spent hundreds Of dollars
and received no benefit, until on the
26th Of December last, purchased one
box Of Dodd's Kidney Pills. am
cured, and I am free from any pain.
My hearts action is completely re-
stored have not the slightest trace
Of the Brlght's Disease. and ! can
sleep we'll all night, was considered
a hopeless case by everybody but to-
day am n well man, thanks to Dodd'S
Kidney Pills,
For the last sixteen years my wife
has been in misery with bearing down
pains, pains in the lower part OF the
abdomen and other serious ailments,
When she saw what Dodd's Kidney
Pills were doing for me she COM
menced to use them. She now feels
like another woman, her pains have all
disappeared and her general health is
better than II has been for years,
"She is so taken up with Dodd's
Kidney Pills and what they have done
for us that she has gone to Mr.. Corn
wallis Drug Store and bought them for
some Of her friends for fear that IL
they went themselves they might make
a misNke and get something else"
There is something very convincing
In the honest simple story Of this old
veteran and his wife.
Dodd's Kidney Pills arc the only
Remedy that ever cured Brights Dis
ease, Diabetes or Dropsy, They never
fail.
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A burlesque is the refuge of innocent
jokes.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-04-25

A notice board has been erected on
shore near 10 the naval anchorage nt
Woo-sung, China, with the following
information; I'VE open at Woo-sung.
on the south Of the telegraph company.
for sale OF foreign milk, tho taste are
sweet, the milk are pure, tho price arc
Just, We have not put any wuter In
IT, n examine out won't pay single
cash, II you want to buy 1t you will
know tho foreign COW chop, No, I
milk, Ylh Plngshan dairy"
Doctors never disagree as 70 the siae
Of their bills,