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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
Sheriff's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by vir
tue of special execution in landlords
attachment to me directed by the
clerk of the district court of Mahas
ka county, Iowa, against the goods
chattels, lands, tenements, etc., OF
Chiyington & Conway ct al, defend
ants, in favor of John A.a nd Geo. Kal.
bach. plaintiffs, will offer at public
sale to the highest bidder, for cash,
at the door of the store room, West
High avenue, in the city Of Oskaloosa,
county of Mahaska, Iowa, on the 10th
day of December, 1903, all Of said
defendants right, title and interest
in and to the following described
personal property, situated in Mahas.
ka county, to-wit:
The goods, wares and merchandise
and fixtures contained in brick store
room situated on west one-third of
lot z, block IL, Oskaloosa, Iowa, o. p,
being located in the lower story ana
cellar, together with the north part
of second story, of the brick store
room situated on the west one-third
of lot z, block IL, oskaloosa, Iowa,
o. P.
Sale to commence at the hour of 2
o'clock p. m, Of said day.
Witness my hand this 7th day of
December, 1903.
VIM. Cricket,
Sheriff Mahaska County, Iowa.
Per H. III. Fry. Deputy 1qu1
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
EPISCOPAL Bazaar.
Ladies' Guild of st. James Church
Meet With Success.

The Ladies' Guild of st. James
church held very successful bazar
Wednesday night in the parlors of
the church. The booths were most
artistically arranged and the pretty
and sometimes unique gowns of the
ladies presiding harmonized beauti-
fully with the fiower-draped white
ness of their surroundings. The de-
signs Of both booths and gowns were
novel and the ever changing crowd
which filled the rooms were pleased
with the entire plan and bought free
ly Of the articles displayed for pur-
chase. The sales will approximate
$4,000.
The following ladies' presided at
the different booths:
Infants, Mrs. F. M. Sheppard, Mrs.
Alice Bennett, assisted by Mrs .Chas.
Huber and Mrs. Rose Jerrel; school
girls, Mrs. F. E. Wetherell, Mrs. J. G..
Hammes, Miss Kate Adams and Mrs.
Mabel Martin; sweethearts, Mrs. Will
Kalbach and Miss Helen Kalbach;
ancient maidens, Mrs. Will Lacey,
Mrs. Byron Preston, Mrs. j. G. Will
liams, Mrs. Joseph Stumps; young
matrons, Mrs. Carroll Sawyer, Miss
Daisy Sheppard, Mrs. Warren Kali
bach and Miss Irene Roberts; moth
ers, Mrs. H. w. Gleason, Mrs. ]. A.
Davis and Mrs. Carrie Adams; grand.
mothers, Mrs. M. c. Wolcott, Mrs. A.
M. Abraham, Mrs. Orvis and Mrs. c..
D. Alexander; homemade provisions,
Mrs. Chas. Hoffman, and Miss Lizzie
HOFFMAN,. Tulip bed, Mrs. Fred
Green. Sybil and the Leaves, Miss
Phelps, Miss Nellie Davis. Coffee
and sandwiches were served dur
ing the evening by Mrs. Frank Mar
tin and Mrs. Brown.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17

InlS day l am ~ years or age. My
study, my speciality has been always
the eye, nothing but the eye. Four
years / studied it in my early man
hood; fifty more years 1 have prac-
ticed as an expert filter of glasses, at
the same time studying the eye, and
| am still student.
Fifty years Of large experience and
constant eye study and yet am not
too old to learn. In rsverent emu
latiOn of the Great Apostle, can say,
Il have fought the good fight, have
kept the faith" and l sincerely hope
there is laid up for me In the hearts
of my more than fifteen hundred pa
tients of Mahaska county a modest
crown of gratitude, for / have served
them skillfully and faithfully. So
much for the past. Now for tho fu-
ture. l could provide glasses for
every man, woman and child in Ma
haska county and every county bor-
dering it, and hardly miss what is
sold, my stock is so large.
In regard to my requirements and
proficiency, what wish to say can be
made short. make no failures.
Those l can not help are dismissed
free. All eye testing and a scientific
examination free. More costly in
struments and appliances for testing
eyes than any optician in America.
l appeal to more than fifteen hundred
patients of this vicinity if l have not
given them the benefit of pre-eminent
skill, sterling honesty and moderate
prices during my stay in Oskaloosa.
This being true, you should recon-
mend me to friends so they can get
the same benefit
When coming to Oskaloosa it re-
CURED two large 40-foot freight cars
loaded to the roof to bring my goods.
40-foot cars are the largest freight
cars used. / carry in stock more
than thousand gross of pairs of fin
est lenses on earth. / mean what I
say and know what 1 am talking
about. Also more than a thousand
gross of frames of every kind and de-
scription.
would like to live long enough
(but that Is impossible) to sell every
pair of glasses I am possessed Of
With my inimitable fitting, each pair
sold will give better sight, increased
happiness and. usually improved
health to every customer. BY reliev-
ing eye strain the skilled optician
often assists the family physician.
To conclude: In the future as in
the past I shall 80 conduct my bust.
ness that long years after have
passed away people, not only of Ma
haska and adjoining counties, but OF
the United States, aye, of the habit
able world, (for my glasses are worn
in all countries), will say, HE had
wonderful skill with eyes and was an
honest man." Than this I ask no
better epitaph. I will say to friends
and patrons, l have never before
written an advertisement on my 10th
birthday. If it is forgiven, I prom
Use to never do it again.
Oskaloosa, Dec. 10, 1908.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
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ArnOld's Glasses
Weak Eyes Strong
GANG OF GRAFTERS.
OskaIoosa is eeset With Number of
Confidence Men.

A gang of grafters have been OPP
Grating about the city during the past
several days and the police SO far
have been unable to round up the
gang on anything like a tangible
charge. One fellow has been trying
to dispose of lot or spoons. He goes
about town from house to house and
if woman comes to the door ne
forces an entrance and almost COM
pels a purchase of the goods at
price that is ridiculously low. He is
well dressed and clever talker. But
if the goods are not wanted the fell
low becomes insulting and even
threatening.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
MALAYSIA DOCTORS.
Annual Meeting of the County Medi-
cal Society.

The Mahaska County Medical So.
ciety held its regular meeting in the
Office of DIR. ]. G. Barringer Tuesday
evening and very interesting and
profitable session was had. The pa
per of the evening was given by DR..
Windle and was of absorbing interest.
1t was devoted to ''Nephritis," or
what is commonly called "Bright's
disease"
Election of officers for the ensuing
year was held during the evening
and the following will be in manage
ment of the affairs of the society dur
ing the next twelve months:
President-Dr. J. G. Barringer.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. A. G. Wallace,
of New Sharon.
Secretary Treasurer DIR. H. c.
Homer.
Delegates to the state convention
that meets in May, 1904, are: DR.. a.
G. Windle, of this city, and DR.. Howe,
of Leighton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
Referees Sale.

The Undersigned referee has for
sale, in section 13, East Des Moines
township, and Is, West Harrison
township, Mahaska county, Iowa, the
L. r. Thompson farm Of two hundred
acres. This land is mostly improved,
and could be divided into two or
more parts. win sell said land at
private sale any time before january
/, 1904. Said land win be sold on
reasonable terms, which can be had
by applying to the undersigned at
oskaloosa. Iowa. said farm Is weil
watered and hes some timber and
coal on Il and Is all either pIow or
pasture land
1sw4 r. n. Loring. Referee.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Presbytery Parts With Rev. II. v.
Comm Reluctantly.

The resignation of Rev. H. V. Com
in as pastor of the United Presbyter.
ian church of this city, which was
presented some weeks ago to the
board of the church, has been accept.
ed by the Presbytery, which is in ses,
sion this week at Grinnsll, and it is
thus determined that the gentleman
will leave this city.
Rev. Comm has returned from at
tending the sessions of the Presby-
terry and states that his work in the
Oskaloosa pastorate closes with the
last Sunday of the year, December q.
A half dozen places have been Of
fered the gentleman upon his COM
pletion Of the work in this city, but
as yet he has not determined upon
the location of his future work.
The official board or the church has
no minister called at this time and
no announcement OF Rev. Comin's sue.
cessor can be named.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
REAL WINTER.
First Snow Storm. of the Season
Comes Saturday Morning.

The first blizzard of the season
came to this part OF the county early
Saturday morning. The storm start.
ed in with hail that lasted several
minutes Several inches of the beau.
tiful fell and driven by a northwest
wind drifted quite badly.
The operation of the street cars
was interfered with to some extent
and the sweeper had to be called into
commission and put to work in order
that the other cars might run.
Railway trains entering the city
were somewhat delayed during the
day on account of the drifting, but
no blockades are reported.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
JURY EXCUSED.
Owing to Lack of Business Recess
Until Monday Allowed,

The jury of the district court has
been excused until Monday at 1:3O
o'clock p. m. The cases that have
been assigned have been continued
on account Of the failure to have wit
nesses present and the court has lit.
tie or nothing to do.
The court Tuesday heard the case
of the Peoria Stone and Marble
Works VS.. Henry Wetherell. The
court directed a verdict for the de.
PENDANT, Mr.. Wetherell.
The grand jury has as yet made no
report excepting in cases where no
bill was found. The jury went to the
county poor farm this morning on a
trip Of inspection.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
Sprained Knee.

F. d. Boyer recently met with a
painful accident, resulting in a badly
sprained knee and causing the gentle.
man to get about with the assistance
OF a cane. The entrance to the
Boyer store has tile moor that has
been in place a number Of years. The
foundation Of wood work upon which
the tile was laid had rotted and the
floor broke through with Mr., Boyer.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
THE MAccA6EEs.
Special Election Held by the Local
Uniformed Rank.


On the order of Colonel A. /, Lee,
a special election Of the Uniformed
Rank of the Knights of the Macca.
bees was held, to I'LL the vacancy and
necessary change made in the officers
by the appointment of the former
captain, w. B. Buchanan, to the ma
jorship Of the Sd battalion.
The new officers elected were as
follows:
w. J. Ennis, Captain.
v. P.Wittenmyer, First Lieutenant.
Geo. H. Sullivan, Second Lieut..
AL Merkelback, Chaplain.
John Matthews. Recording Sec'y.
Appointive Ofiicers :--E. A. Farms.
worth, LIST sergeant; c. N. Cooper; sd
Sergeant.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17

The Abba lumber yard has been
sold to the Citizens Lumber company
of Minneapolis. The yard at Center
vile was also sold to the same par
ties.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17

The harp is MANY peoples favorite
instrument HARPER is everyone's
favorite whiskey
Sold by
NJ. & M. BoTTLINa WORKS, oskaloosa,
Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17

C.. n. Hare. Dentist, room is,
Evans block, home Phone ago.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17
W. W. TALBOT, M. D. C.
Veterinary

SURGEON AND DENTIST.
Diseases of all domeeticated animals treated
Once at 8. J. Walthalrs Feed Yard-just
north of Oskaloosa Livery and Transfer Co.
New Home Phone $40.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-17

Sheriff Mahaska County, Iowa.
Per H. H. Fry, Deputy. 19w2
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-20

explorers Of the Discovery went as far
as 50 degrees II minutes, south lati-
tude, which is the fGrthest south ever
attained by man, They have located,
between 400 and 500 miles OF new coast
line, New land was found at 1853 west
longitude aud south OF Ylctorlaland.
The Discovery got as far as 4 degrees
20 minutes south latitude. Then, by
sleds, the members OF her party got TO
the latitude mentioned The members
OF the party made tours on sleds FOR %
days and went In various directions.
They got on top of the so.caled lee
cap, which is an immense ice plateau,
5000 feet above the level OF the sea, but
they did not see any signs Of q tropical
continent warmed by volcanoes and
geysers and sustaining wonderful
multitude OF forms Of life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-20
AT THE SOUTH POLE.

According to the account given by
Captain Colbeck, who was sent 70 the
Antarctic regions to End the Dlscoy-
cry. the conditions there are not very
inviting. The temperature In the
south, he says is much lover than in
the north. In the summer time, In the
Arctic. the Thermometer win rise to
about 80 or 60 degrees above zero, while
In the Antarctic 20 degrees below Is
summer temperature \ lot Of new
marine fauna. he also said was dis.
covered also some marine fora. but
they are a very low type Of organisms.
Seals abound, but the polar bear and
the valus are not there. No new large
animals we're found
Captain Colbeck found the Discovery,
an light. but could not get her out OF
the ice. lie left a years supply with
her. and win return next December. At
thai time he hopes TO be able TO lib
crate the imprisoned vessel
The explorations IN the south seas do
not. so far. vibrant the fanciful ideas
that have been entertained Of q warm
country surrounded by an ice WALL The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-20
LawLEssNEss RAMPANT.

The spirit Of lawlessness that Is
spreading over the land ought TO be dis
countenanced by every lover OF his
country, II has received encourage
ment through expressions of approval
that have been uttered. on the spur OF
the moment, by indignant persons when
some colored rufilan has outraged pub
lie sentiment by the deeds Of brute
that deserve the most extreme punish
ment The press, in some Instances.
has voiced instead OF guiding the feel
Jugs Of the populace. This is TO be re-
GREETED and ought to be corrected
This is a government. Of law. That
fact ought never 10 be forgotten. The
laws OF the land are to be observed. not
dehed or evaded. II is true that their
enforcement IL often delayed, and that
through technlcalitles that appear to
the common mind flimsy and favorable
TO crime, culprits escape or justice Is
postponed until It Is almost Il not en-
tirely defeated. The remedy for this,
however is not in lawlessness but in
amendments to the law aud It's proceed
TIRE.
In any event, the brutality exhibited
IN mary eases Of lynchlng, ought not
to find excuse among civilized people.
Such scenes as have dlsgraced some Of
them are worse than Indian tortures
and Indicate awful depravity. Mob yio-
lence IS 10 be opposed by law-abldng
people in every case. Public sentiment
ought TO be aroused against IT, Grim
lnal laws should be vigorously but
fairly enforced. Loophoes now open
should be closed or more closely guard
ed And respect for the law should be
promoted In every place. until the ter
tible reputation Of the United States
has been changed and this nation is
universally regarded as one that holds
her own laws as sacred to all her Gil.
Gems.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-20
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.

The Irrigation Congress TO be held al
Ogden September 1918 Is OF great I'M
portance to this entire State The meet
ings of this Congress held formerly
were all interesting and profitable 10
Utah and 90 the whole arid and SEMI
arid region OF the great West, The SUB
iects discussed were Of local applica-
ton, and the benefits derived have been
very valuable.
The Congress for 1908 Is expected 10
be at least as interesting and important
as any gathering of the kind In the
past. Delegates from different points
viii be present and Utah ought TO be
fully represented. Steps should be
taken In this direction without unneces-
sary delay. The National Irrigation law
Inns been secured and manifold bless.
ings win certainly result from its
operations when brought into full eff
feet. The Irrigation Congress was
largely instrumental in procuring that
desirable piece OF practical legislation,
and the subject Of Its application ana
the methods OF appropriation OF the
funds that the government will furnish
under It's provisions, will doubtless be
considered at the session In Ogden.
Utah has achieved fine reputation
for her hospitality and treatment of her
guests at conventions that have been
held within her borders. This ought to
he maintained at the coming Congress,
the care OF which win be under the
auspices OF our nelghbor on the north.
Help should come from every part OF
the State. The Congress will cost d good
deal OF money. The Legislature made a
handsome appropriation for the pur-
pose, but that will not meet half the
expense. The enterprislng people OF
Ogden VIII certainly do their part and
eealthy firms and individuals who have
general interests in the State and per-
sonal interests In the Junction city, VIII
no doubt aid in carrying the burden.
One Of the chief things now to be
considered is the appointment of dele
gates from every important section cf
Utah. They may all fairly anticipate a
warm reception and a good time They
viii meet influential people from mary
points, and learn valuable lessons on
subjects OF the greatest moment TO
those parts OF the country that depend
upon irrigation for the cultivation Of
the soil. Let us all pull together and
help to make the Irrigation Congress
OF 1908 the best that has been held in
the history OF this important move
mentl
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WHAT THEY DO nor Kyow

Il Is evident that there Is az much lg-
n0rant speculation concerning the af-
fairs Of the Roman church as about
The church OF Jesus Christ Of Latter
day Saints especially as regards the
succession. Editors. who would be at
a loss TO name small minority OF the
members constituting the sacred coli
lege, discourse upon the plans OF this
cardinal and that, the chances each one
Is supposed to have and so on. In point
Of fact no one knows anything about
the turn affairs viii take when the car
dlnals come together to select sue
cessor. The unexpected is as likely TO
happen as that which Is expected, A
Paris reporter has gone to the length
OF making Cardinal Oreglla declare in
favor Of Cardinal Gibbons for the next
pope II is perfectly safe TO say that
no cardinal would commit the ndscre-
ton OF talking for publication on such
subject. Reporters who give alleged
quotations OF such nature are count
ing too much on the credulity Of their
readers
The cardinals who will elect the new
pope are nearly all old men, one Of
them is ~, three are upward OF So
There are sixteen whose ages range be-
tween Il and so, there are thirty.two
who are between 81 and 70, end there
are eight whose ages range between 50
and 60, The ablest men are included
In the ranks Of those who are already
past so II is quite likely that a states.
man well along In years will be chosen,
for the younger cardinals would prob
ably all vote for an old man Of ability
rather than for comparatively young
candidate. Political pressure from out
side may be applied. even II II does not
come from the powers that have a right
to veto the election.
In ten days from the death of the
pope, the sacred college VIII convene,
and then the world VIII soon know who
the successor win be.
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rBE POPE 40 MORE.


Leo XIII is dead The long struggle
for life, anxiously watched, from hour
TO hour. by the entire civilized world, Is
finally over The last OF the grand old
men of the Nineteenth century has
passed the dividing line between the
seen and the unseen. and is gone to his
reward. The message must be received
with sense Of relief, that the painful
conflict Is over. that the august patient
will suffer no more but Is at rest For
many years he has blessed the world,
The world now besses his memory
As pope, Leo will be known in history
as bridge builder between the intoler-
ance Of his predecessors policy and
the world at large. BY his bland eau
tious and concIllatory diplomacy he
has been able to gain popular favor for
his church. without abating any OF the
claims Of Rome
As a man he has acquired a reputa-
ton for pure morals, and a gracious
personality. That is the tribute given
TO him by those who claim to Know
him best. And II is peculiar fact that
the offerings OF tribute TO his Qualities
are coming from all parts OF the world
Roman. Greek or Protestant.
These. It should be added, are trib-
utes to the personality OF the pope
not TO the supreme Office In the Roman
church, or 10 papacy,
one great lesson the last struggle OF
his holiness should convey to the
world, and that Is the value Of temper
ate habits In all things. Leo was ply
slcally frall when he. at the age OF SS
years. was elected pontlff. But with his
frall physique he has outlasted his
contemporaries. and at %, he aston
ishes his physicians and Is able TO
fight for long time a complication Of
disorders. FOR which younger men.
would speedily have fallen, His life
ana death prove the value OF temper
ance.
Another lesson Is also brought vivid
IL before the world, and that Is that
the physical body IL not al there is TO
man. The pope has proved that, though
his bodily tabernacle, Oh account Of age
was falling, there dwelled within will.
an Intelligence. a personality, that re-
muined strong clear unconquered TO
the last The physical frame was al
most destroyed by the iniirmities and
disease. bat the mind was as potent as
ever. until the organism could work no
longer and the master spirit found It.
self without physical means Of mani
Testing ts presence. and left, as a cap
tain leaves a stranded ship, which has
been rendered useless.
And thus the very death Of the pontlf
h sermon on temperance ana immor.
tallly-.a fitting end TO long and well
spent lie
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RECENT PUBlICAT IONS.

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Instructor contains the following inter-
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Of Places and Their Origin" e. +.
Parry THE Builders" poetry, JO-
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Ellen Jakeman. THE First Pair Of
Trousers" Housekeeper; Damascus, "
(illustrated); THE Tower Of London -
dllustrated). Lydia d. Alder; the
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Smoke" Success; "A Boys Prayer"
song, Archibald McKinnon; "Edl-
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Preparation Religious Intolerance in
Both Russia and the United States
More Premiums" The Great Key
Special Providence, Frost Stayed--Good
Sale for Frult--Comforts Secured"
Selections: Two Kinds OF Faith
Same Fellow-Home Counsel" Cur
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VIII the Peculiar Jewish Face Ever
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Some Of our Sunday Schools the
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