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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
PENN's BEEEFAcToRs.
Interesting Notes Concerning Robert
and EaarIha RsIey
lFrnm Mestern work. J

(From Western Work.
In the Providence of God the schol-
astic year 10000 seems destined to
witness an unparalleled growth in Penn
College a. many ways. The large en-
rollment. the high character If the stu
dent body, the strong trend towards
studious habits that carries everyone
along Ia its sweep and the marked &C.
tivfty in earnest Christian work, are
all indicative of the healthtul and
growing life Of the institution.
While these signs of internal pros
perity are the source Of much hope
and announcement to the managers,
friends and patrons of the college,
bright and timely omens appear upon
the financial horizon giving occasion
to a double joy. On the oath day of
October Financial Agent e. H. Clifford
was invited to the law Office of Meeker
& Meeker in Marshalltown to receive
a donation to the college in the form
of a deed in fee simple to a valuable
tract of land containing 24R acres.
valued at $4,000. 1t came from the
generous hand of Robert and Martha
I. Raley, two pioneers of Marshall
county.
Early in the fifties the Raley family
moved from Ohio and the Hull family
from New York and settled in Iowa.
In 1853 Robert Raley entered a choice
quarter section of land in Marshall
county, near Bangor, to which he NOV
ed in 1856. After his marriage with
Martha t. Hull, of Oskaloosa, they
made their home and homestead upon
this land for almost half a century.
They were industrious, thrifty, peace
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
MARTHA T. RALEY

liberal provision was made for the col
lege. During all the years that this
viii has since lain In its place Of safe
ty, with the seal unbroken, they have
been happy 70 the thought that when
time should be TO them no more gen
erous portion Of their hard earned saw.
ings or three score years would 90 to
the support OF an institution that Will
continue in lie coming centuries To be
a rich blessing to the young and ris-
ing generations. So comforting had
this thought become TO them that after
the lapse Of many years. they eonclud-
ed TO add "a more sure word" BY
granting fl ZEE simple to the college
a valuable tract OF land. in which was
included the homestead--the scene Of
so ruucn toll and SO many happy years
that came 70 them by patent from
the government OF the United States
and had never known any other oceu
pant or owner.
One OF the most pleasing things con
nected with this whole transaction Is
the fact that after having the subject
under adyisenent for many years they
have taken this advanced step with
due care and deliberatiOn and from IL
are deriving much pleasure, As the
mad current OF time PUSHES by. the
satisfaction Afforded by their chari-
table gift grows in intensity and is
proving the Source OF much genuine
con1gort to their declining Years. While
with almost prophetic vision there
opens before ~neir ulinas the never,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
JUMPED ON A TEN PENNY NAIL.

The little daughter of ]. N. Powell jump
ed on an inverted rake made Of ten penny
nails, and thurst one nail entirely through
her foot and a second one half way
through. ChamberIain's Pain Balm was
promptly applied and FIVE minutes later
the pain had disappeared and no more suf-
fering was experienced In three days the
child was wearing her shoe as usual and
with absolutely no discomfort. Mr.. Powell
is well known merchant of Portland, Va.
Pain Balm is an antiseptic and heals such
injuries without maturatlon and in one
third the time required by the usual treat
ment For sale by all druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21

loving people who were greatly pros
pered bolu in temporal and spiritual
things. They have been land marks
of sobriety, orderly walk and patient
toll to that whole region of coun-
try, for they were always loyal citi-
people. They have stood steadfastly
gems, good neighbors and God-fearing
for law and order, maintained their
rights and possessions against thieves
and robbers incident to pioneer days
and pursued evil doors and law break
ers punctually and fearlessly. Their
presence has been a safeguard to the
community in which they have resid-
ed, possessing as they do the sterling
qualities that are a strong defense
against those who prowl through the
country TO catch the unwary with
their evil devices.
No children having blessed their
union. as time grew on apace they ma
turally began casting about for the
wise and proper distribution of the
abundant worldly possessions with
which God had blessed them, In years
gone by various financial agents of
Penn College have found shelter and
comfort in tueir hospitable country
home and received such monetary as
sistance as they felt able to contribute.
Sarah Jane PiCkerell makes special
mention of their kindness and aid 20
her when in the early. struggling days
she saved the institution from finan-
clal ruin by devoting months to the
raising of funds. for which she receiv-
ed no remuneration whatsoever. Lat
er on Isom P. Wooton came to the res
cue in this labor of love. visiting all
parts Oh the Yearly Meeting in the in
terests of the cause of higher educa-
ton. He assisted Robert and Martha
T. Raley in making their will in which
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21

IIourished and then the outcry of the
nerves will cease as naturally as hun
CRY child ceases to cry when fed.
For nervous women there is no better
tonic and nervine than DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. 1t cures the dis
cases which produce nervousness in
women, irregularity, facilitating drains,
Inflammation, liberation and female
weakness. 1t tranquilizes the nerves,
encourages the appetite, and induces re-
freshing sleep.
UWhen began taking your medicine I was
not able to stand on my feet ten minutes at
time" writes Mrs. Hattie Borradaile, of II3
Spring Street, Nashville, Tenn. UHad falling
OF uterus, and kidney and liver disease, and was
so vesk and nervous could not keep still.
Would take nervous spells and almost die at
times. I had several different doctors attend
ing, but they could not do me any good. The
last one had said would never get up again.
Told him that was taking your Favorite Pre-
scripiion' and Golden Medical Discovery and
he said, Might just as we'll take that much
water each day But thought would give the
medicine fair Iial. Before had finished the
first two bottles l was able to get outside the
house and walk around the yard. I kept on
taking the medicines and they cured me-"
Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure biiousness.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
FOR INSANITY.
County TnGrmaTy Patient Taken 20 mt.
Pleasant for Treatment

swan der WAL" county infirmary
charge that has been a great tax up
on the management for a number of
years on account OF the nature OF his
ailment was taken to Mt. Pleasant
Monday morning by Steward II. Cos
nell and Sheriff Cricket,
The patient has recently become so
violent that it was Impossible to care
for him at the infirmary and hence
the transfer. The condition of the
fellow and his sffilction beggar
description. II is a case where death
would be blessing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Results of Recent Election Throughout
mahaska county

The official canvass by the Board OF
Supervisors reveals the following re.
suits of the election held Nov. 6. 1901,
in the various townships:
Adams Township
Justice Peace, to fill vacancy G.
w. France, 81; f. e. Colville, &C. Con.
stables to I'LL vacancy: J. o. McDon.
ough, 81; ]. N. Allgood, 90y Il. All.
good, So; Chas. Wilson, 81.
Black Oak Township
Justice Peace, to fill vacancy: ]. 3.
Moody, 60; Henry Tandy, SO. Con-
stables: A. Vanderwalt, 80; e. S.
Frey, 60; Otis Clark, 81; A. Price, S5.
Cedar Township
Justice: NJ. B. Lee, 166; A. Akers,
East Des Moines Township
Justices: ]. H. Mcdowell, 106;
Horace McKim, 81. Constables: r.
H. Diggs, 101; David James, IS.
West Des Moines Township
Justices: Thomas Lee, "a; James
Allbaugh, 81. Constables: j. B. Lee,
3d. M. Smith, 81; Chas. Odem, 62.
East Garfield township
Constables: U. G. Deck, 90; John
Thomas, Jr., 154.
West Garfield Township
Constables: U. G. Deck, 1874; John
Thomas, Jr., SO.
Jefferson Township
Constables: VIM. Harvey. 10S; d.
HaVerlo, Jr., 100; VIM. Griffith, rs;
VIM. Long. IS.
Lincoln township
Constables; J. o. Ream, 6S; Thos.
Ream, 80.
Madison Township
Constables; Guy Reynolds, 100;
Seth Holiday, 40.
Monroe township
Justices: J. A. Brown, 1O5: Sol
Morgan, 80. Constables: S. Walden,
1902; Rob Sarvis, So.
Prairie township
Justice: R. P. Allen, 252; E. M.
Rugg, 1879.
Pleasant Grove Township
Justices: Henry Grub, 81; ]. c.
Allen, 70. Constables: Frank McMa.
han, 95; E. w. Graham, 81; Chas.
Harris, II; P. V. Lash, 72.
Richland Township
Justice; Thos. Shane, La: G.
Brown, SO.
Scott Township
Justices: J. L. Billings, IS; /. w
Barr, SO. Constables: Roy Ryan, rs;
I. ]. Hayes. 104.
Spring Creek Township
Justices; R. F. Hogsett, 112; s. w
Burbee, 108; A. c. Roberts, 10. Con
stables: Robt Jackson. 113; ]. w
Crafty, 1O6; John Sage. 81: r. Thatch
er, 1913; D. Mckinley, l.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
BRANCHING OUT.
OskaIOOsa Ice Company AbsOrbs Abba
Concern

Abba Union: The Mobley Ice Co.,
OF Oskaloosa, has purchased ofW. A.
Gray the ice, tools, etc, and leased
the ponds and houses for term of
years, Additional buildings will be
put up here and full supply of ice
will be insured at all times as they
have a number of large houses
located on the Iowa Central at Skunk
river from which the trade will be
supplied here. G. W. Godfrey will
have the management of the business
at Abba and with the usal Iowa
winters will be prepared to talk ice
to you later.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
OskaIOOsa's Reputation Redeemed by
| High school Lads

The Oskaloosa High school foot ball
team was at Montezuma Saturday and
defeated the High school team atthat
place by score of 20 to 0, 1t is said
that the game was good one from
beginning to end, but the Oskaloosa
lads had a superior article that the
enemy could not understand, Ar
rangements are being made for a
game with the Penn College team.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
That ThrobbIng Headache

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their matchless merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and build up your health
Only 25 cents. Money back II not cured
Sold BY Green & Bentley Drug Company
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
Trngeay IN WISCONSIN.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 16.--A special
from Eau Claire, Wis, to the Pioneer
Press says: Oscar Israel, IS years old,
shot his wife with a Winchester rifle
and then fred bullet through his
own head. Mrs. Isreal win recover,
but the husband died Immediately.
He is believed to have been tempo
rarily insane.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
A WHOLE FAMILY.

Rev L. A. Dunlap. Of Mount Vernon,
Mo-, says: my children were afflicted
with cough resulting form the measles,
my wife with a cough that had prevented
her from sleeping. more or less, for Ave
years. and your White Wine Of Tar Syrup
has cured them all"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
STOMACH AND LIVER
TABLETS.

Try them
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite
When you have bad taste in the mouth
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have a headache.
When you are bilious.
They will improve your appetite, cleanse
and Invigorate your stomach and regulate
your liver and bowels For sale by ali
druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
Corning, Ohio, Nov. 9Th, 1900.

corning, UhIO, NOV. Oth, I8UU.
Pepsln Syrup Co.,
Monticello, Ills.
While visiting in TaylorVille, ILL.,, came
across your DIR. CaldweIIs Syrup Pepsin.
Have used two and one-half bottles and 1t
has done more good than all the medicine
have used for two years. Please let me
know If you will send me three or four bot,
ties and what 1t will cost to send it to
Corning, Perry County, Ohio. and oblige,
MRS. SARAH A. MCCRACKEN.
Sold by
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21

Hives are terrible torment to the little
folks and to some older ones. Easily eur-
I'd. Deans Ointment never fails. Instant
-eiief nerlnaprnt cure Al any drug store.
80 cents.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
NOT A DISSENTING VOTE.

A perfect laxative That Is the unani
nous verdict Of the people who use Dr.
caldweIrs syrup Pepsln. DOC and 800
Sizes Sold BY
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21

Girls. II You wish 70 be June bride
with red APPS, laughing eyes, lovely com.
piexion, take Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. sse.
BKETcH- BoAL pRU0 co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
WEAK KIDNEYS.

When you have pains in the back
and are unable to sleep, your kidneys
are weak. Heed these danger signals
by giving nature the aid she requires.
The best medicine to do this is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Try it
for iRdigssfOn, dyspepsia, con-
SHpsHOn, liver end kidney troubles
or mRIsris. Our Private DIE Stamp
is over the neck of the bottle.
Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21

WrLpoN. cAMRlnLL 3 %.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-11-21
FOOT BALL.

WELDON, CAMPBELL s. Co.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
Dust.

Scientific men seem to agree that
without particles of dust in the atmos-
phere for moisture to deposit itself
upon we should have no rain drops
and no rain, all precipitation being
after the manner of dew The album
dance of dust particles is thereforeuse-
full. At the Royal Institution it was
recently stated that in a London SUI
burb 10000 dust particles had been
found in every cubic centimeter of air.
and in the heart of the city 100000
PARTICLES in every cubic centimeter.
In the open air of the city was found
an average of one micro-organism to
every 1S4s0O0,OOO particles. These
facts show that the air has very few
microbes, even when it is very dusty.
They do not live long because they
cannot withstand the influence OF des-
sication and sunlight Dessication, or
drying up, is one of natures favorite
methods of getting rid of bacteria.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
Typhoid.

Responsibility for typhoid is Illus
trated by every epidemic, but in a
striking manner by that of New Ha.
ven. The excreta from a single pa
tient in a neighboring town were care
lessly allowed to pollute the city's
source of water supply and the result
is that about 500 people have had the
typhoid fever-the largest epidemic
ever known in the state. The fact.
again, shows how civilization means
the interdependence of each upon
every other, the wellbeing of the So
cial organism being bound up with
that of its units. But more than all
else does the epidemic demonstrate
professional responsibility. Each ply
stefan may have in his hands the
health of the entire community.
Thousands of cases of disease may be
due to his carelessness as to the dis
posal of the excreta of his patients.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
The Bolometer.

The bolometer, invented by Prof. S.
p. Langley and described by him at
late meeting of the National Academy
of Sciences, is an instrument for the
measurement of heat wave lengths,
and it indicates heat to the one
thousand-millionth of a degree Cen
tigrade. BY the use of this instru-
ment the Newtonian spectrum has
been increased 20 times in length,
and studies are being made that may
yet disclose secrets having an intimate
relation to the suns seasonable
changes and their effect in stimulating
or diminishing the productive energy
of the earth. Professor Langley be-
lieves that through these observations
we may yet discover how the sun
maintains all life on this planet, a
problem yet unsolved.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17

Gray chiffon, gray satin, silvery gray
brocade and black velvet are among
the fabrics that enter into ombination
TO form the gown. The brocade ap.
pears as a fiounce, finishing the over.
dress of gray chiffon. The black vel
vet forms a court train, which is con-
tinuous with touches of black on the
bodice. The bodice is of the gray chif.
fon, with corsage drapery of cream
colored lace, falling over festoons of
pink.
An exquisitely dainty gown-anoth-
er evening gowns made of pale
blue brocade, Powered with silver. Set
into the trained skirt are panels of
white chiffon, applied with garlands
and medallions of black chantilly lace
and sprinkled with clusters of tiny
black velvet blossoms. The waist
shows the same treatment of brocade.
with chiffon and lace.
One For the Afternoon.
Another dainty gown for afternoon
wear is of pinkish gray crepe de
chine. A novel effect is given to the
gown by the application between the
clusters of tucks which decorate both
skirt and waist of disks of panne vel
vet of the same shade. The sleeves
are slashed at the elbow, showing an
undersleeve of cream lace. The inev-
liable French touch of color is given
to the gown by the suggestion of rus
set in the cut-out velvet leaves that or
nament collar, front and cuffs.
Heliotrope velvet dotted with white
IS made up into a chic gown for car
riage wear or for calling. The skirt Is
full and simply made. The waist has
the effect of Russian blouse. It's only
decoration consists of applications of
lavender velvet in lattice-work design.
Novelties From Paris.
A very smart tailored gown of blue
eamePs-hair has both skirt and Jacket
trimmed with bands of Russian sable.
Another tailored gown, also of blue.
shows a quantity shaped bolero-
slashed in unique fashion and edged
with black zigzagged braid.
Separate waists of new and striking
design are also among these Partisan
novelties. One of black silk and anoth.
er of old rose cloth, show the new idea
for position backs. The black waist
follows to a certain extent conven.
tional ideas, but the old rose shows
unique treatment. Not only do the
long tabs which mark the true postil-
ion appear, but there is even a sugges-
ton of the pannier. also.
A waist by Worth has the blue green
TINT OF peacock feather. The entire
front of the bodice is embroidered in
peacock feathers, made still more bril-.
llant by the background paillettes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
Fences.

II the farmer would make repairs as
his fences become broken, or post
rotted, II would not be a very long Job.
and he would have the satisfaction Of
knowing that his livestock was on his
own grounds, and when he went to
look for them. he would be able 10
ind them without rowing all over the
place. The prevailing custom seems
TO be when the fence falls down or
becomes broken 70 let II lie: before
long II is beyond repair. and useless.
Let the farmer devote very small
portion Of his time now and then to
repairs OF this character. and he viii
soon have his land properly fenced in,
and once in proper shape. with little
attention. il would always remain SO
Dangerous to Give Signatures.
In the investigation being made at
Manitowoc IL develops as promised that
prominent farmers of several towns
have been made the dupes OF clever
swindling game and are out thou.
sands OF dollars, According 10 the
story told the district attorney Il Is
alleged that young man about two
months ago was in that vicinity ami
circulated among the farmers free II
charge small packages OF German
stock food for which Il is said ne
claimed To be agent II is further al
legged that he represented to them
that In order 10 receive his commits.
sions II was necessary for him TO for.
ward the signatures OF each person
who obtained sample package to HIS
firm in Chicago, which was readily
done by the ubliging farmers. Now
the farmers have been notified that
notes for various sums
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
6LIeGERSoN's DEGREE.

Thomas Henry Bliggerson
Longed for degree.
Like to sign
This name of mine
With tail Of Ii. D."
L. Said he,
"Or ph. D.. or plain A. B..
Or any o d letters would give me glee.o
And he gave away
All his cash one day
To school and college and a libra
rec.
Thomas Henry Bliggerson
Looked for his degree
Watched the mail
Till hope would fail
For note to give him glee.
You see.
He fully expected he would be
AT once created an X. w,
Or an Ii. D.,
Or plain A. B.;
But the poor old man wasn't even l-2.s
Thomas Henry Biiggerson
Now has his degree.
Each thing sent
His establishment
Bears mystic letters three.
You see,
There was no more cash in his treas
ury,
And he went down into bankruptcy.
So TO credit men,
With large fat pen.
Write IT. H. Bliggerson, c. o. d.
Baltimore American.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17
THE LITTLE WAVE mAIpENs.

The little waves came stepping
Like bashful maideas holding
And courtesying up the sand.
Each other by the hand.
They wore deep azure dresses.
And ribbons ia their curls,
And every neck was circled
With tiny precious pearls.
All day they played and chartered,
With laughter sweet and low:
But when the sunset beckoned
They all made haste to 20.
Now observation-disclosures going"
They sweetly called 10 me.
And hand in hand went singing
Back to the purple sea.
But all across the acres
or tidelands brown and bare.
They dropped the pale blue ribbons
Out Of their wind blown hair.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17

Two women. one cl whom carried
baby. entered furnishing establish
ment and asked to look at some car
pets. 1t was a hot day The sales
ma nshowed roll after roll until he
was bathed in Precipitation. At last
one Of the ladies asked the other if
she did not think it was time to go.
Not quite" was the answer of her
companion; and then, in an under
tone, she added: Baby likes to see
him roll them out, and it is not time
to catch the train yet"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-17

Little Edith had been very sick. but
was convaleseent Waking up sudden
~ and finding a strange lady at her
bedside. she asked:
Are you the doctorg"
No, Dear replied the lady, Il am
your trained nurse"
Oh" exclaimed Edith pointing TO
cage hanging near the window.
trained nurse. let me introduce you to
my trained canary"