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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-22
Wednesday.

1. s. Riggs, of Eddyville, was in the
city yesterday looking after business
matters.
AL Mendenhall was called to st.
Louis last evsning to care for bust
ness affairs.
James Stanton returned last ever
ing from a..short business trip to Grin
nell and.other points north.
Mesdames T. b. Parry and g. d.
Miller, of Abba, were in the city yes
terday shopping and calling among
friends.
Mrs. E. ID. Mobley returned to her
home inI Givin last eveningiafter a
few days. visit with her son, Lon
Mobley.
Mrs. Mary A. Dunsmore went to
Webb City, Mo-, this morning to be
the guest of relatives and friends for
q few days.
Mrs. Hattie Conover, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Ed Mason,
departed this morning for her home
In Ottumws.
Mrs. Aleck Baird, who has been q
guest at the Ira Thomas home during
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-22
WINDOW AWNINos.

We have Thorn as low as $3.50
per window; also Adjustable avn
Ings to fit any window up to 8 feet
In width az low as $500.
219d1-43w1 Vim. MattIson a. Son.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-22

business. Mrs. Coke expects to re-
turn the last Of the week and will re-
main in Oskaloosa about six weeks,
then she returns to Knoxville to re-
side permanently.
A number of the G. A. r. boys of
the city departed this morning for
Des Moines and the state meeting of
the association. Among those going
were John Baer, Ben Mccoy, G. w.
Lafferty, W. w. Brown, Captain Ev-
ans, James Willis, A. J. BASE, L. d.
Potter and NJ. Young.
sigourney News: Alex. j. Weller
left Sigourney Tuesday for Center
vile where he has bought the Red
Cross drug store of Carl Weeks. His
family will follow in a few days. The
drug store Mr.. Weller purchased is
an old, established business and one
of the finest in that city. The stock
will probably run up to s $4,000.
Brooklyn Chronicle: AT a meeting
of Blakeney Chapter of the Epworth
League connected with Grace M. E.
church, held on Wednesday evening,
Misses Honora Morris and Dilla Phil
lips were elected delegates to the
Oskaloosa District Epworth League
convention, to be held in Oskaloosa
on the 18th, 18th and 18th of June.
The ladies of the P. E. o. met at
the home of Mrs. A. P. Spencer last
evening and a very enjoyable session
was held. Miss Lena McCurdy gave
the report as delegate in attendance
at the state convention. Miss Carrie
Van Glider read a paper that was
much enjoyed. bMrs. Belle Ray as
sisted in the evenings entertainment
with musical numbers. Refreshments
were served.
Delta Enterprise: a. Rose and My
ron Parks have bought the Snerm
England livery barn in O%skaloosa 10
Gated on South First street, and are
already in possession. 1t is said to be
a profitable business, and the friends
of Messrs. Rose and Parks will hope
their expectations may be fully real
lied. The only occasion for regret
will be that the deal makes necessary
the removal from Delta of these good
citizens.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-22
Clubbing List.

The Weekly HERALD and the Sat-
urday HERALD, two big papers each
week, and any one of the papers
named below will be sent one year
to any subscriber, repayment to be
mi full year In advance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-22
severely Hurt.

Mrs. Elizabeth McCready, of Col
lege avenue, vas quite severely in
jured in an accident Monday evening
on North Market street. The lady
was knocked down by a delivery rig
and the wagon passed over her. The
horse very fortunately did not step
upon her body but her head was
struck by n of the animals feet.
The injured woman was picked up
and taken to her home on College
avenue where she has been confined
since.
Bear, til. The Kind You Have AIKsTs Bought
sIs. q &MNlzM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

ask a question on the subject OF wheat
culture that cannot be promptly and sat
isfactorily answered by the authorizes
here. Professor Heiges tells me that
he is ready now to show samples OF
wheat grown in Virginia with those
from any other section of the country.
satisfied that the context will not
be unfavorable TO the Virginia article
Was it not true that prior to the war
between the States the flour made from
Virginia wheat had better sea legs than
any of its competitors?
PRODUCTS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY.
The products from the garden on this
farm for this season are of superior
quaIity-sweet potatoes averaging 80
bushels to the acre. would make old
Nansemond look well to her laurels, while
the celery. a luxury so many farmers
fancy they cannot raise, has nothing to
fear when brought in contrast with the
best Michigan variety known to the
market The stalks are much larger tnan
usual and yet as crisp as ice from root
to bud While looking into the workings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

He is allowed % cents per day for his
work and Will be rtd by the town until
he works out the fine imposed. It has
been twenty-five years or more since the
chair gang was in operation here. 1t
was done away with under the plea that
it Worred hardship upon laborers who
could get employment from the town
but for the chain gangs operations.
Albert Dixon. Of Buena Vista. was in
dicted by the grand jury in session In
that city for shooting at a train on the
Norfolk and Western railroad. and
special jury sent him to jail for one
yvar for the offence. Trials relative 70
two other indictments in his case were
postponed unit! the February term OF the
Corporation Court.
The property here known as Laushlin's
Hall has been sold ny the owners.
Mcssrs. William A: Anderson and P NJ
Penick. to Mrs. John ~ Graham for
$500. It is one of the most desirable
pieces of realty in the town The new
owner contemp!ates erecting a hall Of
larger dimensions upon 1t or converting
the present property into a tenement
house for families. The property faces
Jackson avenue and Washington street
ard is across from the Grace Memorial
EPISCOPAL church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
IN YE ANCIENT CAPITAL.
Municipal improvements in VIII
1iamSbur--Pcrson Notes.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December 10,
(specjal. l-When the Williamsburg Knit
ting Mil closes Gown for the holidays
ii W II be for about a months rest for
re,.:,i-s and the rearrangement CT ma,
CHR cry. The mill has done splendid
ca.acty. in order to I'LL its orders tor
The machines operated by ladies' VIII
be moved from the first. to the sec
o,i,l floor. and the men will remain on
tne first floor. New machinery will be
a idcd as needed.
The sidewalks Of this city are now un-
del;;oil7g systematic repairs. a force OF
lo IDS under the direction. of Street, Com
missioner Z. 1. Lawson is at work cut
ting the turf between the siGewalks an nc
the cutters. SO the water VIII dram OF :.
The Council will spend every dollar 1t
can judicfously to give the people of the
town good sidewalks and streets.
Inc committees appointed at the last
ton to look into the advisability Of es-
ta.,::shing canning factory, agitating 4
bond issue for street improvements and
water supply. and holding county 1alr
here next fal are are at MoT hav on eood
ports to make at the first meeting OF the
association in January:
Hunting in this section OF the PENN
Fartridges wild. turkeys. and rabbits have
been bagged in goodly numbers. but deer
arr scarce. With the destruction of the
forests deer have migrated. More are
Kent than in other neighboring sections.
In u few years the deer will be thing
Of the past on the Peninsula.
rhe congregation of Bruton Episcopal
day when it was learned that DR.. w.
E. Evans. OF Richmond, would not be
tcre to preach to them. Dr.. Evans was
detained at home by sickness. He was
to lecture at Cameron Hall tonight, .un-
der the auspices Of the Woman's Aux
iliary of Bruton church.
'rlie firm Of Johnson & Henry. mer-
chants, has been dissolved, Mr.. Johnson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
ONE GOOD BOY AMONG THEM.
yhc v. NJ. I. Third Clnssn,an Who
woulGnst Break the Rules.


LEXINGTON. VA. December 15.-(Spe-
cialD-There was at least one member OF
that now much discussed third class or
the virginia Military Institute who had
the moral courage to refrain from parti-
ctpatine in the pyrotechnic carnival OF
last Tuesday night. His classmates
begged him TO join in the fun but all
\ vain. He steadfastly refused and
showed himself proof against all persua-
sion.
The youth who thus resisted the plead
irgs OF his fellow students declared that
he was a State cadet and that he could
not violate the confidence reposed in him
by the Board Of Visitors, He declared.
moreover that his parents were max
ing great sacrifices to send him to school
md that under the circumstances he
would not engage In the proposed infrac-
lion of discipline. The young man is
now commended by all, aid even his
comrades appreciate the wisdom and
courage of his course.
4 case parallel with this occurred in
1882 at the institute when class mutinied
and refused to attend recitations for
some trivial grievance. The member OF
the class who then refused to take part
in the infraction of discipline was long
held in contempt by his class mates. hut
he ultimately won back his popularity and
when he graduated had the respect of all.
who knew him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

was taken i'll few days before the re.
Satta. He pulled on the crew represent
ing the university in 1851 against this
Vii ginia Boat Club at Richmond.
The remains were taken to Mobile for
intcrment. and left here Sunday morn
:rs over the Chesapeake and Ohio raii-
road. accompa MED by his parents. uncle.
{: representative Of the university facul-s
". and student escort. A large pro-
ress:on. composed Of the entire student
body, faculty. and president of the uni.
rtrsity. and citizens Of the town. PAID
their last respects by accompanying the
rrm1ins to the station Sunday morning.
When MT. Hall entered the university
his parents resided in Houston: Tex. and
Two years ago located in Mobile.
Mr. s. NJ. Little. OF Rockbridge Baths.
III this county. received telegram from
Huntingdon. Ore. which stated that his
son. Charles f. Little. who was aged
q years. was dead. His death was due
- INJURIES received by falling from n
bridge. and came q few hours after his
fall The body was expected to ar,
rive yesterday at Goshen. The deceased
VAS promising young man. who sew
e,ai years ago went West to seek his
fortune He had resided at times in iiii-
nos. Colorado. and finally in Oregon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
THE STATE TEST FARM.
Glimpse Of The work Done There
some Fine Crops.

some Fine Crops.
EXPERIMENTAL STATE FARM.
December 2o-Our farms are not eener-
sljv blessing to the eye in the winter
fine when the flowers are no longer in
blossom tho trees all stripped of leaves,
and The fields Of growing crops. Then II
Is ina, ;naoor-far;n life takes on new
charr1s ana the blazing fire becomes
4th,ng of beauty" and JOY 20 every
man Of good taste. On this December
6av however. on this. the States test
f,,rr, there is much even in the outer
world 10 gladden. the eye and please the
taste Of the most fastiaious. The )
acres II alfalfa present an unbrckcn
sllrf8ce Of living green" and give prom
iso OF abundant yield. Farmers from TAR
and near are watching rs growth with
Increasing interest. and it will be glad
Jay in Virsinia history when the tiiers
Of our soil become convinced of the I'M
,nense value of this princess among
grasses. Professor I4eiges points 10 II
Hith pardonable pride. and is satisfied
hat /, can he made TO approach as near
perfection on Virginia soil ana under the
Influences OF Virginia sunshine as else
where IN the world.
There arr. Sc plots of lilo acre each
devoted TO the growing of as many varie-
lies cf 9heat and thc use OF as mary
li,les Of fertilizers under care OF the
mani cement this year, and when Inc
tests have beer contaminated, II VIII ne
hardly possible for Virginia farmer %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
BIG WILLIAMSBURG DANCE
German Was Given by the Stadcnts
OF William and Mary.

| German was Given by the Students
OF William and Mary.
| WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December ID
| (Spec!al)-A beautiful german was given
| Friday night by the William and Mary
| German Club, in the gymnasium building.
| Persons orchestra furnished the music.
! I .c german was led by Mr.. j. T. Chris
| tan, who introduced many new figures
| Several members OF the Virginia German
Cub We're present as specially invited
| guests.
Those present were MISS Louise denley
with Mr.. r. B. Dadc.
Mss Ida Henley with Mr.. F. T. West.
| Miss Bessie Lamb with Mr.. Slater
Blackinston.
Miss Mary Walker Mercer with DR.. II.
| Z. Stephenson.
Miss Elizabeth Morecock with Mr.. J.
T. Christian.
Mss Beulah Brooks with MI. H. W.
Moore.
Miss Agnes Morecock with Mr.. T. B.
Miss Mary B. Spencer with Mr.. NJ. c.
Miss Mary Foster with Mr.. Malcolm
Henins.
Miss Emily Christian with Mr.. E. A.
| Smith.
| Miss Daisy Roberts with Mr.. Lloyd
Roberts.
Miss Florence Sweeney with Mr.. R. H.
! Ruffner
Miss Bessie Scott with Mr.. ]. T. Booth.
Miss Garrett Sweeney with Mr.. j. G.
! Dunford.
Miss Lucy Brunson with Mr.. Ernest
| Jones.
| Miss Kathryn Morecock with Mr.. II.
| c. TiGhtfoot
Miss Martha Spencer with Mr. W.
| Barnes.
| Miss Virginia Bruce Braithwaite with
| 1r George Mayer.
Miss Louise Harrison with Mr. M.
| Lloyd.
! Miss Ruth Braithwaite with Mr.. f. B.
| -Iobson.
Miss Lizzie Bryan with Mr.. Henley
| Sweeney.
The stage were Messrs. T. P. Spencer,
| 7. A. Hund.ey. C. Duncan. w. L. Cowles,
| Holt. Miller. Hughes. Cooley, Bernard
| Jones. Greasy j. w. Gossman, Southern,
! r. Moore, and E. S. Redwood, of Rich
| mond
| The german was gracefully chape-
| roned hy Mrs Barnes, Mrs. Norvelle l..
Henley Mrs Johnson, and Mrs. Dibble.
Delightful refreshments were served
during the evening and the dancing was
| continued till q late hour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
Fl. A. WISEMAN ILL.
Well Known Danvi!lc Druggist
Stricken mt Church Sunday.

DANv1LLE, VA. December 15.-(spe
cial)--Mr. II. A Wiseman: the we'll
known druggist. is III at his home. on
Main street Hs was stricken suddenly
at the First Presbyterian church yest"r-
day morning. and was. forced to. retire.
He left while the services were in pro
gresss going toward the anti-room His
failure to return caused no comment In
the corrroGat ton. It being believed that
he had left the church BY the side en-
trance and gore home. He was found
after the service by mt pastor. Rev.
William R. Laird. He was on the floor
of the study having just re~ained con-
upright position Al the time. The study
was somewhat disarrancnd. there being
evidences of a severe struggle. Mr.. Wise
man was conveyed to his home
who're he is resting easier to-day. = is
understood that he has been suffering
for some time. The exact nature Of his
malady is not known. His friends are
cult, uneasy about him. and his con-
dition is believed to be somewhat serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
HENRY HALLS DEATH.
Promising Washington and Lee.
Student succumbs to Typhoid

LEXINGTON. VA. December l5;-tsps-
c,aI.l--No death has occurred in this COM
munity recently has excited more sor-
row srd sympathy than that OF Henry
Hall. the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. a. S. Hall:
or Mobile, Ala. who was student at
Washington and Lee University. After
en- illness of many days. due to ~
pi.oid fever. he succumbed to the, dis
ease Friday night. His parents and un-
Gle. Mr.. Charles Hall. were at his bel,
side when the end came Henry s,,,d Hall
in the university and had made many
friends during his stay in Lexington Tor
tho past three years. this being his
fourth year here. and he would have got
ton his degree this commencement. Mr..
Hall was the best all-around athlete In
The university. Having won the first
prize during the session OF 1sOo-1sN at
The annual athletic contest. he was de-
!arred from the annual contest last ss Is.
Tie was quat r-back on the football
team during the season of 191-lao; but
did not play this season. because his pa
rents objected. lie was member OF
the winning Harry Lee boat crew IN
the annual regatta OF June. 1901, having
taken the seat Of fellow student who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
THE MILITIA BILL.
PROVISION HALT
ED by MR.. PETTUS.
WASHINGTON UNION DEPOT.
senate Bill Providing for $4,000
600 structure Passed by House
augmentation for Eradicatins the
Foot aud Month Disease.

WASHINGTON. December l5.-The Sen
ate to-day discussed the bill to promote
,l1s efHciency Of The militia. and also
the omnibus statehood bin. After agreeing
to the concurrent resolution Of the House
Tor an adjournment from December 10Th
10 january 9Th. Mr.. Proctor called up
she militia hill. An amendment by Mr..
fettus. strizing from the bill section q
having particular reference to a reserve
force OF trained men provoked some dis
cuszicn. Mr. Pet1us raising the point that
the section. if enacted into Law, would
r. an infringement on the constitutional
authority OF the States. and put the con
rrol oi The militia Of the several States
iuio the hands d The government.
The BIN Was laid aside for the or2ni-
bus statehood bjlI. Senator Dillingham;
Of Vermont. who is opposed to the latter
bill. occupied IN, time of the Senate
for the rtmainnS portion Of the day II.
T,shearsing the testimony taken by the
subcommittee Of Tho Committee on Ter
rJ0lfcs during its tour of investigation
in AIizaIla New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
After a brief executive session the Sen
DE adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tie Iicuse to-day passed the Senate
bin Tor a union railway in this city. TO
cos1 Si,plp0o9 The station is to be stu
atcd north Of the esent site OF the
3aHjrao ana Ohio depo.. at Delaware
aaG Massachusetts, avenues. ard N front
Of il to be a large plaza.
The Pennsylvania railway. by the terms
o. the bin is to remove its tracks from
tie Mall and reach The site or he pro
posed station though tunnel 10 run
between the Capitol and Library build
i cs the government is 10 pay the Penn
sgIvs MIA railway $l,5o100J and the l3alti-
more and Ohio S5o2,0oa. in addition TO
providing Tor the Plaza.
The House also passed an urgency de-
ieiency ILL., which carried. among the
other uclns. an appropriation of $ao2.'m
Tor eradicatirg the foot and mouth disease
The senate amendments TO the strike
commission hin were disagreed TO. and
.h,: b.li was sent to conference.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Cannon,
Barney and Livingston as conferees on
The part 81 the House.
Al 5:5J T. NJ lie House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

in this State farm our farmers should
not forget to acquaint themselves with
the manner of raising good celery. II is
not only the prince Of table luxuries but
always commands good money in market.
Much of Virginia money goes into the
pockets of Michigan celery growers
wear bv year, and all of it should be kept
at home
The caulifower here this season is of
perfect development-that. too. is another
delightful vegetable which has been very
much neglected by Virginia farmers. Go
to the State farm and learn how best to
grow it.
The tobacco of this year. which prom
ised so we'll al one time during the sum-
mer, was entirely destroyed by hail. ana
this is to be more regretted because Of
the very gratifying success which had
been attained with the Connecticut variety
of cigar tobacco. If it could have been
cut and cured there would have been a
new page added to tobacco culture in
Virginia.
The dwelling house on this farm has re-
Gently. been finished and presents an at
tractive view of the surrounding
country, located as it is on one of the
highest points in the neighborhcod.
The farm is as yet untenced, put this,
too will be remedied, and then it is to be
well stocked with thoroughbred sheep.
hogs. and cattle. The old orchard on the
place is being well cared for and yields
some good fruits, but new and enlarged
one will be planted during the next year.
There are five regular hands engaged
here, and six stalwart mules. Some three
hundred bushels of wheat were harvested
this season, two hundred barrels of corn
besides an abundance of other food for
man ana beast. AS stated above, the to-
\ h hcfJ
but for this the output of the farm would
have been most satisfactory.
This test farm will prove blessing to
all Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
IuDGFNG A SMOKE.

The man who smokes. very often
forms a taste for certain kind of cigar
etteswhen he FIST puffs 1t. lie knows
the quality of that cigarette suits his
idea Of good tobacco. His judgment
IS never misplaced. 1t can't be tor
it's his own taste he is suiting. Now, to
make cigarette to suit that taste - a
dif1cult proposition. But this standard
WAS found and is maintained in Pied
mont Cigarettes. Maybe the reason lies
in The good old Piedmont tob,cco ussa
n these cigarettes. Stno ers know the
quality Is there at all events.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
TWO DAWvlLLE BRIDES.
Mr. Smith WEEDS Miss Hubbard
Bays-DarrOyys.

DANyILLE. VA. December 15.-fSpe-
c;a;)-NIiss Florence Hubbard and Mr..
Charles Smith were married yesterday
at1erroon at Union Hill church. The
ceremony was performed BY Rev ): Z:
Holland pastor of the Second Baptist
church. The marriage. although pretty.
sas very quiet and simple. There were
rrtsent only a few friends OF the con-
tructing parties. The bride Is young
woman OF rare beauty.
The home Of the Barrows. On Front
street. was the scene of pretty mar
rage yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
s,f tho house. became the bride OF nir.
John D. Bays. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. J. c.. Holland: pastor
Of the Second Baptist church. The we'd
dine was very quiet, being witnessed oy
reside in this city. The bride is II years
The senior of the groom. they being 81
ard q years of age, respectively.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16

buying out Henrys interest. The latter
viii purchase the stock OF goods in the
store of Mr.. T. 8. Malone. and conduct
! grocery business there.
Mrs E NJ. Brooks left yesterday for
Newport News. where she was siInInoneu
aunt, Ears E. j. lnriis.
Dr, A. V. x. DICKENS has returned
ford Maryland. where he went TO- be
.yitn his father. who mas been very Ill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
CHAIN GANG IN LEXINGTON
Mayor Pierson Has Put Lnwbrenk
ers To Work on the Streets,

LEXINGTON. VA, December 15.-(Spe-
cial.)-Nayor Piersnn, who has Just re-
reconstructed the chain gang for prisoners
confined in the county Jail as criminals,
and has then engaged in work on the
streets Of the town.
10, Franklin, who shot at Joe Hinton.
ia one OF the first to suffer from the
new order He is now engaged in work
Ing out his fine of SIS for. carrying con-
cealed weapons and Is also awaiting the
action OF the grand jury for shooting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-16
WINTER TOURIST RATES
via the Atlantic Coast Line II. II.

Winter tourist tickets are now on sale
TO al. Southern winter resorts via the-At,
Iautic Coast Line. This lire Is the short
eat. quickest end most elegantly-eQuipped
between the, North and South. II Offers
to health and pieasure-seekers service
edualled by none You make no changes
to Florida resorts.
For fun particulars. apply to any agen,
OF the company. or
C. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent
S3S East Main street. Richmond. va.