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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
GREATER OSKALOOSA.

The last of the five spring elections
In Oskaloosa will be held on Monday
when our people shall be given oppor-
tunity to say whether or not the city
limits shall be extended. The area
to be taken in Is densely populated,
and the people therein enjoy all the
privileges of the city. On the theory
that the greatest good should extend
to the greatest number, all who en-.
Joy city life should bear their share
of the burdens, of keeping up public
institutions, etc. By taking in the
new territory city taxes willlbe mat
erially reduced. Those who are TAX
en- in may have little more to pay,
but owing to the large increase in
valuation, the levy can be cut down,
so that in the end all will be benefit
ted. A ten acre tract that is not
plated will still be considered as
farm property and will not be effec.
ted by being encompassed by the
city limits. The absorption of the
new territory will add about $500
people to the population and will lift
Oskaloosa out of the 1900 into the
$4,000 class and will put her among
the foremost cities of Iowa. The in
crease in territory is not extravagant,
Ia fact 1t is not equal to other neigh
boring cities, as was shown some
time ago by an investigation made by
Postmaster Hoffman,. As Oskalooss
now stands her corporate limits GOV
er an area of scant 2H square miles
and her population as per the 1901
census was s212 or 4O95 people to tn,
square mile. Des Moines has onl.
1l5o people to the square mile of he
area; Creston 300; Burlington 1888
Muscatine 2165; Waterloo 2516; Mar
shalltown 230s; Fort Dodge 24s2
Keokuk 1862; and Fort Madiso
1887.
Every friend Of the propositio
should be sure to vote on Monday
: II you fall In this duty you cast hal
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
OIL AS FHEL.

The discovery of great oil field
In Texas, a region in which the de-
mand for coal exceeds the ready
supply, has awakened much interes,
in the use of petroleum for fuel on
ships, locomotives and in factories
carefully prepared paper was reao
before the institution of Naval
Architects in London the other day
in which it was stated that twenty
English vessels are using liquid fuel
regularly, and that dozen are build
ing in which steam will be genera ed
by the same means. The list of these
ships includes some belonging to
lines between England and Australia,
eastern Asia, Africa and the gulf OF
Mexico. 1t has been proved that
long runs with petroleum fuel are
successful in every way. British
naval architects have devoted much
time to the use of oil on battle ships,
and it is admitted that when this
PAoDAohl hnNO ah SiOuoCA LoASC VI
action, with a saving in space.
Fuel oil is subject of espe cial i'm
portance to the United States in con-
nection with our commerce on the
Pacific, an ocean on which coaline
stations are inconveniently far apart.
English experts say that by employ
ing oil as fuel an Atlantic liner of the
first-class could carry 1000 tons more
freight, that a warship could run
half further with the same weight,
and that nine-tenuhs of the space
now occupied by coal bunkers could
be saved. The oil may be stored in
the double bottom and spaces for
water storage. An isthmian, canal
will largely add to the commercial
importance of oil fuel. California is
thousands of miles nearer eastern
Asia than are the great trading pI.
tions of Europe. Texas oil is con-
veniently located for the coming de-
mand on ships and the multiplying
railroad trains that cross the south.
ern half of the continent, where Goa
is scarce and expensive.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
on will rebound to the good of the
city. Among other things he said:

on will rebound to the good of the
city. Among other things he said:
AS prosperity reigns over our
beautiful city with it's IL 900 souls and
all wide-awake az to the future growth
of our Greater Oskaloosa, would
recommend to your honorable body
as members of the city council ana
the legislative body of this city, not
to lose sight of our progress as city.
The improvements that have been
made the past " ar as shown by the
report of the several city officers is
evidence of our progress. would
advise to this honorable body the
matter of improvements of all kinds
for the further upbuilding of our city
30 far as the finances will admit.
Paving is an improvement that has
advertising it abroad than any city
in Iowa, as we have more paving than
any city in Iowa of same population.
l would also recommend to the coun-
Gil to remove all board sidewalks
and replace them with cement, as
every year comes some damage suit
for defective sidewalks; also relief to
Ir perty owners in the way of lateral
re sers and aid in what might be the
clty's duty to property owners in the
way of filling the parkings and side
walks, that property owners may be
encouraged to beautify their homes,
and last but not least to the improv-
ing of our public park. And would
recommend that the heads of the sew
eral committees look we'll to the ex.
penditure of money that is assigned
to the different appropriations and
at the end of the year have balance
in the treasury toward decreasing our
present indebtedness which is not
great for city with five and one
half millions valuation as shown by
the assessors books But l would
recommend that you do not increase
it,"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

When Oskaloosa becomes con-
nected with Tama by electricity, our
people must expect such local items
as this one from the Press: "Ma-
Que-Push-E-To, Pa-Ke-To and Geor ge
Jesus Plus took their annuity money,
which they have refused to take fog
the past seven years, at the quarterly
paym ent at the reservation last week.
Each of the Indians received between
S7OO and S8OO,n
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The Abba Republican says one of
the many Oskaloosa citizens who re-
Gently emigrated to that village at
tended a revival meeting last week.
He was pressed to repent and at last
got up. Dear friends" said he, II
feel the spirit moving me 10 talk and
tell what bad man / have been, but
can't do it when the grand jury is
to be in session next week" "The
Lord will forgive you," shouted the
preacher. 81 guess that's all right"
said the sinner, "but He's not on the
grand Jury"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The February term of the district
court has adjourned sine die. Judge
Clements has made splendid record
in the work that he has done. His
firm grasp of the business in hand is
never relinquished until there Is a
disposition of the matter. The capa-
city of the Judge for ridding the
docket of cases that have been
"hangers on" has been generally
recognized. Judge Clements has
given the best of satisfaction to Ma
haska county and Oskaloosa people.
No one has fault to find with the
work done and all give the record of
the gentleman the recognition it
richly merits. He has made many
friends during his visits to this city.
He is looked upon as one of the fair
est men upon the bench and this
sentiment and opinion prevails
throughout the district.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
secured it for the town. Its ignorance
is pitiable.
-sigourney Review: oskaloosa i

-Sigourney Review: Oskaloosa Is
making wonderful strides in progress.
They are holding an election of some
kind every other day over there, and
are bound to be great city il they
have to annex Tama, Marshalltown
and Ottumwa. Chicago in her palm
lest days never made such progress
as Oskaloosa is now making, judging
from the papers of that city. The
first thing we know that town will
invade Keokuk county and Oska-
loosaize Butler and What Cheer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

AS test of pronunciation the
London Chronicle submits the fol-
lowing:
"wife, make me some dumplings of dough.
They will be betIe er than meat Tor my cough,
Pray let them b. boiled till hot through
But not till they are heavy or tough.
Now, must be off 10 the plough,
And the boys. when they've had enough,
Can keep off the flies with bouRh,
While the old mare drinks cut of the trough" e."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
AID FOR SUFFERERS.
Proceeds of the Minstrel 20 be Distri.
buted at Lost Creek

The Clerks Union that fathered
the Minstrels for the benefit of the
Lost Greek sufferers were very sue
cessful in their efforts and after all
expenses have been met and bills
paid it is fou I'D that the Union has
the sum of 5000 90 to apply to the re-
lief OF the bereaved families. The
total amount of the net proceeds will
be distributed among the families at
Lost Greek this week and the amount
due each family will be paid in cash.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
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PAID COSTS.
=. y. Phillips Settles for Kicking Rob
Moore.
J. T. RI,

Ottumwa, April 15.-Thei damage
suit brought by "Bobn Moore of the
Ottumwa Saturday Herald against T.
j. Phillips, late Democratic candi-
date for governor of. Iowa, claiming
of him $4,000 damages on account of
of personal assault in which Moore
euffered on account of kicks admin
istered by Mr.. Phillips, was settled
in the Wapello county court this
morning upon payment os costs BY
Mr.. Phillips.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
The Iowa Homestead nree

The Iowa Homestead urges farm
ers to plant good sized "patch"
from to 10 acres) of sweet corn,
drilled thick in rows, for green feed
during the dry summer season. 1t
Will pay. There is dry spell almost
every summer from four to six weeks
In which pastures are dry and short,
and this green sweet corn is splendid
for all kinds of stock besides it makes
elegant fodder for the winter.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
What Cheer Patriot. The

What Cheer Patriot: The Oska-
loosa Journal refers to Hon. John F..
Lacey as Bird Law Jack" and would
give the impression that Mr.. Lacey's
life work was to secure passage for
the Lacey game law. We would sug-
gest that the Journal take time to
look up the congressional record or
II it can't read it at least go and size
up the new government building at
'Oskaloosa and ask some one, who
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Noting the raise in the salary OF
Towa's governor, the Springfield Re-
publican says 5000 is not large
sum for big state like Iowa, pro-
vided the office is we'll filed. New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
each pay $4,000, Massachusetts
IS, 1000, Ind California, Illinois and
Nevada each 5000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Following the announcement that
King Edward will give dinner to
500, 900 poor people on the day of his
the Des Moines Register
is worrying how enough knives, forks
and spoons can be obtained for the
occasion Edward may do like Des
N1oines would under similar condi-
tions, ask the state to pay for them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

1t is not unlikely that Iowa will
be called upon to provide another
distinguished citizen to occupy a
public position of great responsible
ity, requiring the highest type Of
diplomatic. genius and far-seeing
judgment. The position referred to
is that of Minister to Cuba, and the
Iowa man is Hon. William /.
Buchanan, of Sioux City.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Among the little items of progress
in Greater Oskaloosa this year may
be m entioned, an addition of $500 to
the population, two electric lines, a
s65, 900 post office, $4,000 Y. M. o.
A. building, $50, 900 hotel, 500, 900
library, 100 new homes, half a mile of
street paving and two new factory
hnildinna
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The first meeting of the new city
council was business session. Con-
gratulations gentlemen. Keep up the
good work and the pace you have set.
You will then earn the everlasting
regard of the city, and there is no
question but that you will also earn
your salaries.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The sympathy of the Iowa press
will extend to Ross Nicholson, of the
New Sharon Star. who on Friday was
bereaved of his aged and beloved
mother. Though other ties are sacred
there is none which approaches the
one which binds humanity to the
hearts which face death for its being.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The president has determined
upon the appointment Of Jas. s.
Clar kson of Iowa, formerly first as
sistant postmaster general, to be sur
veyor of customs of the port of New
York. With "Ret" at the helm the
work will be we'll done.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The Washington Gazette brings
this inspiring piece of news: ''The
teachers OF southeastern Iowa do not
take kindly to fads,if we are to Judge
from discussions and remarks. They
have given up the idea that there is
any "royal road to learning or that
the child's education can be made
soft snap, either to pupil or teacher"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Abba Union: The Oskaloosa
HERALD has leased building for
their new Office from E. HI. Gibbs,
time mentioned in the lease twenty
years. This looks like permanence
and prosperity on the part of the
HERALD
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

-Pella will have to look to her
laurels or Centerville m ~ claim them
on unpronounceable names. The
Citizen reports a marriage license
issued to Mirko Starcevich and An
toma Krsiachich.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The sixteenth annual convention
of the State Bankers Association
will be held in Des Moines, May 21-22.
Headquarters will be at the Savery
and the convention will be at Fosters
Opera House.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The deposits in the Savings Banks
of the United States have reached
the immense aggregate of 50, SAC, ,OOO,-
900, an increase of $500, 600, 900 in the
past five years. Republicanism and
a fat bank account seems to go hand
in hand.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The Board of Education Of New
York has asked for s5, 800, 900 for new
public schools, and Mayor Low has
recommended that this amount be
raised to $4,000, 900. This is the money
that formerly went into the pockets
of the Tammany politicians.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
-Marshalltown Times. Rannhlican

-Marshalltown Times Republican
"Oskaloosa is hustling for the head
Office of the 'Fraternal Choppers,
fraternal insurance order. 1t would
go well with the eternal knockers'
apparently SO numerous in that city
Keeping everlastingly at it brings
success you know.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Editor Burrell, of the Washing
ton Iowa) Press, completed thirty
six years of service on that paper
with last weeks number, and says
that he is beginning to Steel most
'thunderin' tired of It," His readers
however do not feel that way.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

a ballot against Greater Oskaloosa.
There will be but one polling place
for the entire city and that will be
the Supervisors room in the court
house. The polls will be open from
1900 A. M to 1900 P. M.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

New Sharon Star: The Oska-
loosa Herald, one of the best Iowa
papers, is to have new home in the
near future, and that will meet ex-
pended necessities and which is richly
deserved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The Ottumwa Daily Democrat,
N'the only paper in Ottumwa that
dared to publish the news" suspend
ed Saturday evening. Yellow Journal
ism don't seem to find very soft
seat in Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The New Sharon Star is alarmed
lest Oskaloosa has contracted such
habit of voting that the mayor may
have to issue proclamation notify
ing the people when the last card has
been played,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

An increase of population of 2 800
a day is the pace set by Greater Os-
kaloosa. Our sympathy goes out to
slow plodding Ottumwa and MARSHALL
town.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
GOOD SUGGESTION.

In addressing the new council Fri
day evening upon appropriations and
city expenses Mayor Wray made some
good suggestions, which II acted up
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Knoxville Express: An automo-
bile in France killed poet the other
day. The horseless carriage is rap
idly becoming large factor in mod
ern civilization.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

The Knoxville Express got out an
unusually good paper this week This
is due to the fact that the EVENING
HERALD, which was dropped by mis-
take, was restored to its exchange
list
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

Since Harvey served notice to
the world that she will celebrate the
Fourth of July, Chicago, st. Louis
and Omaha have abandoned all pre-
parations.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
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, payment to be
- s,.l x,aor In advance
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

And our esteemed and worthy
secretary of the Board of Trade
comes in from the east and joins the
procession.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

How do you feel? Good eh,
should emile, we are Mr.. Push and
Pull both, we are. Shake!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

And in the closing scenes of our
busy lives we now know when laid at
rest in Forest cemetery we will still
be in Greater Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
SO expansion expands when you
get out the expansionists.

And Lincoln Park is also ours;
as we'll as the Quaker church.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

In our extension we are Power.
house ahead.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

You're not in Oskaloosa now. 1t
;is Greater Oskaloosa, if you please.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

He was truly good man in every
walk Of life and will be sadly missed
by Oskaloosa and her citizens.
Peace to his ashes. Life's work is
DER
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
Texa. RiglFour

If 80 years ago you had invested
s1O0 in one share of Standard Oil Co.
Stock, you would today have received
in dividends $500 and your one share
would be worth in cash s6400!!!
If three years ago you had invested
s1o0 in 100 shares of Union Oil Stock,
today you could sell your stock for
$3.50, ,0OOIl!
II two year you had invested s1o0
in 200 shares of N. Y. Oil Go. stock,
you could today sell your stock for
SAC, ,0OOl!l
If one year ago you had invested
500 in land on Spindle Top, you
could today sell your one-forth acre
for s75, ,00O!l!
If todayiyou will invest s1o0 in the
Texas Big Four Oil & Pipe Line Co.,
we predict for you results equal to
any of the above investments.
Becauselthe Texas Big Four have
the oil lands and will market 81 ,500,-
900 ,,o.th 90 oil within two vaara
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17
the task of finding rhyme for Hin
doc with this appalling result:

"The poor, beniehted Hindoo,
He does the best he kindo;
He sticks to his caste from first to last
And for pants he makes his skindo'"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-17

CAST O n Ia.
s..,.,A, The Kind You Have Alsays Bought.
''',;:'" ! Lsx4ZIM
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23

IN political campaigns there are al
ways those who have no regard for the
truth. A case in point was recently
heard on our streets wherein republi.
can said that Frank Shsll laid wires to
secure the nomination for county su-
perintendent. Any man who has de.
sire to be fair and honest will brand
such story as absolutely false. Mr..
Shell was nominated in spite of his
protestations. The convention de-
manded his services and he had to
choose between following his Individual
desires on the one hand or his friends,
his party and the welfare of the public
schools of Barber county on the other.
and with reluctance he chose the latter.
He was chosen because of his eminent
fitness for that particular position. 1t
is freely admitted by all unbiased men
that no better official has ever served
the people of Barber county and it was
because OF his especial qualifications
that his services were again sought. In
the light of these facts, it shows q de-
praved instinct in man to even init.
mate that Mr.. Shell connived at any
scheme to secure his nomination and
any party or set, of men who ac-
lively or tacitly become parties to such
political methods will suffer at the
polls. The people Of Barber county
know Frank Shell and mud singing
Will strengthen instead of weaken him
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
Teachers Employed.

The school Board employed the
teachers for the ensuing term Thurs
day night, with the exception OF prin'
cipal. They have submitted a PROPOSE
tion to Prof. j. E. Cook, of Humboldt,
but they have not yet heard from him.
They expect to hear from him today.
Prof. Cook is brother to the late w.
w. Cook. In the event Of his refusal,
they will probably employ Prof. Slater
of Independence. He WAS here in con-
sultation with the Board Monday.
The other teachers are as follows:
Pr,mary-Anna NJ. Hahn
Second Primarv-Miss Zella Thomas
Intermediate-MissC Catherine Roder-
ick.
Grammar Room-Miss Kernohan
Assistant Principal-Mi Clara
Richards
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
/. 0. @. F. Picnic.

Coats Lodge, No. 41S, 1. o. .. +. will
celebrate their annual picnic in M. s..
Smiths grove on Turkey creek, on Fri
day and Saturday, of this week, July
25 and rs. An interesting program has
been arranged and there Will be all
kinds of amusements, including mer
ry-go.rOund.
One of the special features of the
day will be an address by Past Grand
Master w. l.. Brown, of Kingman.
You all know Major Brown and that is
assurance enough that you will delight
to hear him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
COMMON SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.
Seven Barber County Students Acquit
Themselves CreditabIy.

The commencement exercises of the
common schools of Barber county were
held at the NJ. E. Church in this scitv
on Tuesday afternoon of last week.
They were we'll attended and those
who heard the exercises speak very
highly of them. The Index was unable
to have representative there On &C
count of an unusual rush and hence we
are unable to give the individual mem.
bers of the class the mention their ef.
forts and abilities merit, but we desire
to say that they are among the coun.
ty's most intelligent and progressive
ladies' and gentlemen and we are proud
OF their citizenship.
Inc names OF those present and title
or Oratlons, are as follows:
George l.. Graves. Jr. Elwood town.
ship, Hot Axle
George Wright, Moore township,
LOOK Up''
May Heflin, Lake City, 1T is My
Mother"
Pearl Hull. Moore township, lie,
gends of Bregeuz "
Albert Griffith, Sharon township,
"Prudence."
Alpha Tincher, Sharon township,
'Swimming in the Creek"
Roland E. McGrath, Eagle township,
''How Normal Girls SIuuy."
The class address was delivered by
DIR. D. M. Fisk of Washburn College,
Topeka. 1t is spoken of as an excellent
address.
Miss CeciIe Osborn furnished instru-
mental music anu Messrs. ShepardsOn,
Jacoby, Hampshire and Rev. w. ).
Weber composed a quartette which ia
| vored the audience with some nice vO'
cal music.
The diplomas were presented by
| County Superintendent Lake.
We congratulate the class of 1902 on
i the result of their efforts aud hope that
they may ascend to still greater
achievements.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-07-23
The Lecture Course.

The management of the lecture
course met last Friday evening in the
Methodist church and selected one of
the best lecture courses in Southwest
ern Kansas. It has six numbers each
one of which is OF a very high standard.
The three lecturers are among the best,
the two concert companies are simply
fine and the magic An entertainment is
indeed excellent. Everyone can be as
Sured that our course will satisfy all
and after one lecture is heard every
body will be anxious to attend. When
the people find cut definitely Who are
On the course it will no doubt be easy
to Sell two hundred or even three hun
dred season tickets before the final at.
traction. Later there will be other an
nOuncements.