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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
GREAT TIME AT RlCHLAND.
Features Were Major Lacey and Re-
nrnduntinn Of Ra+tIashin In,ma

Richland, July 5.-The celebration
of the national birthday was the most
successful ever held in this part of
the state. The plans and prepare.
lions commenced long ago bore ex-
cellent fruit and resulted in the best
celebration imaginable. Between six
and eight thousand people were gath
cred into the town. The parade was
one of the neatest ever attempted for
July 4th celebration. A feature
that attracted particular attention
and elected applause from all sides
was huge battleship, Iowa." built
about traction engine. 1t was sixty
feet in length and had all parts com.
plete in miniature. There were
quite number of other floats, but
the Iowa" took the prize. Major
John F. Lacey was the orator of the
day and he entertained in a speech
that set high the standard of patriot
ism and citizenship. Congressman
Lacey is great man and any COM
munity is benefited in thus coming
in contact with his thought and his
personality.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
Y. M. c. A. DEDICATION.
Buxton Celebrates National Holiday
in Unique Way.

Buxton, July 5.-The Fourth, of July
celebration at this place was more in
the nature of local jollification than
an observation of the national ami
versary. The day marked the COM
pletion of the handsome new $4,000
Y. M c. A. building, and it's dedica,
ton to the purpose for which it was
intended. The whole town and com.
munity participated in the dedication
of the new building. The affair was
certainly the most noteworthy that
has ever been recorded in the history
of Buxton. The program as planned
by the committee was carried out
with only few changes. The entire
town of Buxton takes pride in the
new building and the institution, and
it will be productive Of great and
lasting good.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
RUSSEY GETS BUSY.
1t Makes the Eagle Scream in the
Good OId-Fasbioned Way.

Bussey, July 5.-The people of Bus
sey and the country for miles around
gathered together in an old-fashioned
Fourth of July celebration that was a
big success. The rains of the day
preceding made the affair all the
more enjoyable and the plans and
program as arranged by the commit
tee could not have been worked out
to better advantage. Rev. J. W.Som-
erville, pastor of the Methodist Epis.
copal church of Oskaloosa, made the
principal address of the day. He gave
expression to thoughts and, senti.
ments that not only drew the plaudits
of the multitude but they will remain
with us food for thought for many a
day. All parts of the program were
fully carried out No distressful ac.
cidents occurred to mar the pleasure
of the day, although the fire-cracker
artillery was present on all sides.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
PRIZES AT EDDYVILLE.
Many Awards of Merit Are Given For
4th of July Exhibits.

Eddyville, July 5.-An immense
crowd spent the day at this place yes
terday. The crowd seemed unusually
orderly and quiet and fortunately
there were no accidents during the
day. At the horse shows in the morn
ing John Cummings won first prize for
the finest driving team. Miss Una
Padgett first for best single driver.
The /. S. Riggs Lumber Co.'S team
took first for the best draft team.
The little daughter of Cnas. Ogdon
won first prize in the pony race.
Among other prizes awarded were to
Ed Mclaughlin, wheelbarrow race;
Robert O'Connor, foot race, and the
country team in the tug-of-war. The
Eddyville band furnished music for
the day. They seemed TO be living
high when they went on the roof of
the city hall in the evening to give
their concert. At 1880 in the evening
the boat race pulled off. The candi-
dates for the prize were to row from
the wagon bridge up the river to the
railroad bridge, around the pier and
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
LOST CREEK WAS FOUND.
The Little Mining Camp Proves That
II is patriotic
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Lost Creek, July 5.-The people of
Lost creek celebrated the Fourth
among themselves and had a time
that was participated in by the peo-
pie Of the surrounding country, one
that will be remembered for the cor
diality and the thorough good fellow
ship that prevailed on all sides. The
Hawkeye band of Oskaloosa was pres
ent and made music for the occasion.
There was a program Of speeches and
and four base ball games also served
as a means of entertainment. A
game of ball by the young ones Of the
place made more fun than all of the
other games put to gether. Edwin
Perry, secretary of the Iowa United
Mine Workers of America, officiated
as talk maker" for the occasion. Mr..
Perry, VINO is an old time favorite
here and always has a good thing to
say, was right at home and ne said
many good Things to the large assem-
bly, addressed He made splendid
talk agd grew quite eloquent as
he wafMed up to the possibilities OF
his theme. The only unpleasant
feature of the entire day was the in
ry of lady at one of the ball
nes. She was struck on the shout
\ by foul ball and rendered un-
conscious for some time. She faint
ed from the fright Of the accident
more than from injury. She was Sc
yerely bruised but not seriously hurt.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
HORSE tanner MARRIED.
Prof. o. r. Geason,the Famous Horse
Trainer and Breaker, Weds.

Prof. o. r. Geason,the Famous Horse
Trainer and Breaker, Weds.
Prof. o. r. Gleason, who has been
in this city as a horse tanner, has
given up the occupation of breaking
and training horses and has started
on two years trip around the world
with young rich and beautiful bride.
The wedding took place a couple of
weeks ago at Weleetka, Indian Terri
tory, and the Winfield (Kansas) Cour-
Ter Of June IS, gives three and a half
columns to writing up the ceremony
and the incidents that led up to it.
The train in which the professor and
his bridal party went to Weleetka
was caught in a cloud-burst and il
took three days to make a Journey
which less than one should have &C.
complished. At one time they feared
to cross a bridge, but Gleason order.
ed the conductor to go on, and they
had hardly got on the other side of
the bridge when three miles of track
behind them, including the bridge,
was swept away by the surging wat
ers.
The party arrived finally on Mon
day, June s, and the ceremony which
was to have taken place the Saturday
before, was performed that evening.
Miss Florence Chester was the bride,
and she is described as being very
beautiful young lady, and also as be-
ing immensely wealthy. She was a
former resident Of Beardstown, Ill
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
Q. n. Hare, Dentist, room 10,
Evans block, home Phone 400.
SOCIALISTS OF IOWA.
Delegate Convention at MarshaIrown
and State Ticket Named.

Delegate Convention at Marshalrown
and State Ticket Named.
Marshalltown, Ia, July 5.--The SO.
cialists of the state of Iowa celebrat-
ed the glorious Fourth in state con-
vention assembled, nominating a full
state ticket, and placing their declar-
alton of principles before the voters
in platform unanimously adopted.
The ticket is as follows:
Secretary of State-J. E. Shank, of
Sioux City.
Auditor-ATrs. Carrie Twiller, of
Dubuque.
Treasurer-Joseph Holmes, of Mar
shalltown.
Attorney General. S. McCrilIis,
Des Moines.
Judge of the Supreme Court-W. J.
Martin, Sac City.
Clerk of the Supreme Court-Jacob
Rapaelson, Davenport.
Reporter of Supreme Court - DR..
Enos, Waterloo.
Railroad COMMISSIONER. W. Zet,
ler Muscatine.
Presidential electors at-large-John
M. Work, of Des Moines, and Henry
Bilterman, of Avery.
The gist of their resolutions Is:
ITO every worker the full product
of his labor. Workers of the world,
unite. You have nothing to lose but
your chains. You have a world to
win"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
THE EAGLE AT HAMILTON.
A Great Crowd Hears Fine Speech
and Has a Good Tiroe

Hamilton, July 5.-Music, noise, fun
OF all kinds, a big feast, morning and
afternoon programs of excellent char
acter, fireworks by night, were the
features OF a celebration here that
was the largest Hamilton folks have
ever seen. Crowds poured into our
little city from all directions and the
place was occupied as never before in
its history. The day passed off pleas
antly and without interruption of any
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

dent with big firecracker Monday.
The cracker exploded in his hano
and burnt the flesh on three fingers
of his left hand. The hurt is not SER
ious.
Harry X. Spencer was thrown from
his saddle horse yesterday. The ami
NAL slipped and fell and the rider
was thrown in an opposite direction,
sustaining fracture of the clavicle
or shoulder blade. The hurt is not
serious but is very annoying and
somewhat painful.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
ernoon, conducted by Rev. Engstrom,

ternoon, conducted by Rev. Engstrom,
Of the First Presbyterian church of
Oskaloosa, who used as his text the
last clause Of Acts VII.-60:"And when
he had said this he fell asleep" The
hymns sung were most expressive of
the life that was ended, Rock of
Ages" Going Home" and ASLEEP in
Jesus" The smile that came over
her face, just as the vital spark flick
cred and went out, and was chiseled
on the features by death, told of a
life we'll lived,and of "the peace which
passeth understanding,"-the herit-
age of the children of God.
e. c. H.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

The delivery team of the Davis
grocery ran away on South Market
street late Saturday afternoon. The
harness was broken and The horses
separated. One Of the animals fell
and in sliding over the rough pave
ment was badly hurt. The flesh was
scraped from the knees and the cords
severed and the bones exposed. The
animal was taken to the equine hos
pital and it is the opinion of the vet
Urinary that the injuries will not be
permanent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Births, Marriages and Deaths.


FERGUSON Born, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Ferguson, Monday, July
4, 1904, a ten and a half pound son.
ZOLLARS.--Died, of dysentery, at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria
Ellwood, at 10 F avenue east, at 1870
a. m, Tuesday, July 5, 1904, Mrs.
Mary collars, aged 81 years, s months
and % days.
The lady was born in Green county,
Pennsylvania, and for the past forty
years had lived in Iowa. Funeral
from the residence of her daughter,
Mrs Charles F. Foehlinger, at 436
North Market street, at $3.50 p. m,
Wednesday, July 6, with interment in
Forest cemetery. Mrs. collars leaves
the following children to mourn her
death: Charles collars, of Fremont;
Morgan j. collars, Mrs. Maria Ell
wood, Mrs. Hannah Hart, Mrs. Belle
Prime and Mrs. Emma r. Foehlinger,
of this city.
ENGLAND - PORTUGAL. - Mar.
AASo Ill ShASuSOs IhS IlOLlt VI lie
bride, Tuesday, June %, 1904, Miss
Annie Portugal to Mr.. Sherman Eng
land, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. England came immedI-
ately to this city and are at home in
a suite of rooms in the Wigntman
building, corner Second street and
High avenue. The bride formerly re-
sided near this city and is q very
pleasant and interesting lady. Mr..
England is a well known Oskaloosa
boy. He is a son of Harve England,
and for a number of years has been
conducting a livery and sale stable
business in the city. He has success
fully operated a number of places and
through sales and trades has more
than held his own and has made a
success of his business. "Sherm" IS
a popular fellow among a large circle
of acquaintance and hosts of friends
are extending 'the glad hand" in con-
graduation of his latest venture.
M'FADDEN.-At a stated communi-
cation of Eddyville Lodge No IA, A.
+. and A. NJ, at their hall in Eddy
vile, Iowa, on the 21st day of June,
1904, the following preamble and res
olutions were adopted, to-wit:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Su.
preme Grand Master to remove from
cur midst our friend and brother, H.
F. NcFadden, who departed this life
at his home in Oskaloosa, Iowa, May
3, 1904, and
Whereas, By his death Eddyville
lodge has lost a worthy member, the
community a good citizen, and his
family kind and affectionate father,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we deeply deplore
the loss Of our brother, and extend
to his bereaved family our heartfelt
sympathy. .. ~
Resolved, That this lodge extend
its grateful thanks to the brothers Of
Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the fraterna
kindness Shown our late brother and
his family in their hour Of affection
and that they be furnished with a
copy of these resolutions, and that a
copy be presented to the family of
the deceased.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this lodge.
and that the lodge room be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
D. w. Ward,
S. A. Shawner,
]. S. Oldham,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

kind Nor was there accident or In
jury to mar the pleasures of the day,
John p. White, president Of the Iowa
Mine Workers. was the speaker Of
the day and he appeared upon both
morning and afternoon programs. His
talks were of the sort that attract
and hold all hearers, simple but
forceful, and bearing lesson Of pat
riotism and love of country that all
should heed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

The Glorious Fourth
And How Our Neighbors Celebrated the Day.


back down the river to the wagon
bridge. Guy Nair and Dolph Temple
ton won by about IS yards. After this
occurred the storming of Port Arthur
on the river. For illumination ana
noise it could not be equalled. After
the fireworks display the majority of
the crowd dispersed quietly and the
glorious Fourth was over.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

BOVELL. - Elizabeth Williamson
Means, daughter Of William and SUI
san (SeaD Means, was born at Mari
eta, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1922.
When she was six weeks old, her
parents started by boat, and then on
horseback, to Paris ILL.,, where the
family settled, and where many Of
the name still reside, her brother still
owning the same place his father pre-
empted at that early date. In early
girlhOod she was led to see her oblf-
cations to the Divine will, and united
with the Presbyterian church of Par
is, of which her parents were charter
united in marriage with John Vance
Bowel. This union terminated with
the death of the husband, Dec. II,
1900, after a married life of over fir-
ty-six years. The golden wedding
was celebrated at Paris, ILL.,, in 1894,
while on visit to their daughter
Flora, whose home was the old Means
homestead. Five guests were pres
ent who had witnessed the ceremony
so many years before. In 1850 they
removed to Iowa, and two years later
"entered" the land in Harrison town.
ship, Mahaska county, which was
their home for over forty years, and
where all their children were born
excepting the three eldest. During
this long term of years, they endear-
ed themselves to all who knew them.
No friends were truer, no neighbors
more kindly than were the Bowels.
Of their nine children, two died in
infancy, and Emily at the age of ten.
Five daughters and one son are left
to mourn the loss of a faithful and
true mother,-Mrs. j. A. Stephenson,
of near Oskaloosa; Mrs. Anna Nor
dyke, Mrs. Mary Selby, Mrs. Flora
Means, Mrs. Ollie Riggs, all Of Taco
ma, Wash, and Mr.. E. N. Bowel, of
Omaha. Ten years ago she suffered
a stroke of paralysis, a second stroke
occurring five years ago last April,
since which time she was well nigh
helpless, and tenderly cared for by
her daughter, Mrs. Stephenson, with
whom she made her home the greater
part of the past decade. Some weeks
ago she began to fail rapidly, and
peacefully passed away at 1880 the af-
ternoon Of Tuesday, June 21, 1904,
there being with her at the time her
daughter. Mrs Stephenson, Mrs. w.
s. Means, and her son, f. N. Bowel.
The funeral was held Wednesday az
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
FATALITY AT NEWTON.
Ruth 'Pierson Killed During Fourth
of july Celebration.

Newton, Ia, July 5.--While enjoy
ing the pleasures Of Fourth of July
picnic in a grove near the home OF
William Neshem, three and one-half
miles southwest of this place, Ruth
Pierson, II years old, was shot and
instantly killed by William Marshall.
The shooting was purely accidental.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

Going to the fair? Don't miss the
HARPER whiskey display in Agri-
cultural BuildiDg-the finest Dis
tillery exhibit in St. Louis.
Sold by
M. & M. Star Bottling Co.. Oskaloosa,
Iowa g..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

A black sturgeon Weighing over if
ty pounds was caught in the Missis.
sippi at Burlington.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07
A BRACE OF ACCIDENTS.

Fred Green and Harry Spencer sus.
tain Painful Injuries.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-07

Fred Green met with 4 slight acct.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-11-12
THE CALIFORNIA COAST.
it's Goodness Produced by n Current
F~om the Antarctic Ocean.

E'~Om the Antarctic Ocean.
A great scientific mystery of the Pa
cific ocean has just been solved. at
least theoretically The experimental
verification will come later or perhaps
the new theory will be accepted or re-
jected without other test than that Of
O thorough discussion of the facts on
which IL rests.
The mystery in question relates to
the origin of the immense current OF
cool water which sweeps southwark
along our Pacific coast from Alaska TO
southern California. the antithesis in
relative temperature and I'm direction
to the gulf stream Of the Atlantic
coast, but mightier than the latter in
volume and modifying the land eli
mates all along its course To n greater
extent possibly than any other known
ocean current In short. this current is
one of the greatest agents employed by
nature in producing the famous ell
mate of the Pacific coast. The magniti-
cent forests of Washington and Ore
gon and the rich orchards and vine
yards of California owe their existence
largely to the influence of this vast
river in the sea. which flows swiftly
by the shore. tempering with Its cool
ness the arid heats of summer. rolling
in vast mantles of fog which distribute
moisture like the gentlest rain and
mitigating the severity of the winter
months with its equaliZing influence.
u-lf No a
ture of the water is much below that
Of the adjoining land in the summer.
IL is considerably above it in winter.
Nor is this ALL Turning westward,
after skirting the shores of California,
the great current spreads out over the
center of the Pacific. touching the Ha-
waiian Islands. where again its genial
influence is beneficently felt. with the
result that those islands enjoy IL more
uniformly agreeable and salubrious ell
mate than any other land lying In q
similar latitude.
Now. I'm u general way. and without
much critical examination. geographers
and photographers have hitherto as
sumed that this Pacific current was an
offshoot of or complement to the
northward flowing gulf stream of Ja-
pan. the kuro siwo. This Rev. y. +.
Bishop. widely known for his research
es on similar subjects. disputes. and
he sets forth the very interesting and
surprising proposition that the great
current begins near the south pole.
from which 1t follows that all the IN
vored regions mentioned above owe
their felicitous climes TO the transmit
ted GOODNESS of the illimitable Ice fields
which border the Antarctic continent.
that GOODNESS having been brought TO-
600 miles under the sea in order to
reach their shores.-Garrett L. Serviss
In Success.
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Diamond Cutting.

Diamond cutting up To II recent time
was nearly all done abroad. Holland
being the chief center of the industry
for some centuries. but of late Il good
deal of II has come over to America.
where electrical machines are used in
the work 10 great advantage in all
ways. European work has always been
done by hand, as IL still is. and the
lapidaries there are only Just waking
up TO the knowledge that artificial pow
er can be applied. Besides cutting
real gems. the machinery employed
here turns out great quantities of ar
tiicial ones. which now rule the mar
kets Of the world. They are so bril-
liantly cut and polished that only ex-
perts can distinguish them from the
genuine article. Rock crystal. the pur-
est form of quartz. is employed in max
Ing artificial diamonds. and this can
only be worked to advantage with the
electrical machines hand work leaving
no profit i'm the business. besides turn.
ing out inferior results
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-11-12
Prize Eirsf Edifiana.

The demand for first editions and
early engravings is constantly on the
increase. as the fashion of art collect
ing is growing fast If one only had
the gift of prophecy and could foretell
that n print which was To be bought
for less than s. would one day sell for
100000 or pamphlet published at a
few cents would be worth its weight in
gold at some future day. j. r. Smiths
famous print OF Mrs. Carnac." after
Reynolds famous picture. in IT'S. cost
about guinea. Today dealers pay
nearly $4,000 for the privilege of pos
sessing an example. The original
painting was bought by Lord Hartford
for about $4,000.
The first edition of Shakespeare's
works. dated 1923. was issued ut the
modest sum of a guinea. A set of the
first four editions. issued between 1G23
and 1854. appeared quite recently in a
booksellers catalogue for $l2.5O0. The
Pilgrims Progress" is an equally re-
markable instance. being published at
Is. I'D. copy. while one copy sold last
year for $500. Walton's "Compleat
Angler" the fisherman's classic, pub
lished at the same price In 1853. is
worth $1,000. and the early works Of
Byron. Burns and Goldsmith. all pub
lished at n few shillings. are now lit
orally worth their weight in gold
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-11-12
Criminal Education Society.

The academy of crime of which Dick
ems inimitable Fagin was the head
professor has lost its prestige since de-
tails of u similar institution in Italy
have come 10 light. This organization.
called the "Malavita." was situated ut
Foggia and aimed at committing all
sorts OF crime from highway robbery
to kidnapping. There We're two schools.
one to teach the use of the knife and
the other for pickpockets. \ few francs
were charged for admission. and the
pupils graduated according to the pro
ficiency they attained. If any mem
Der was arrested the other members
volunteered TO give perjured testimony
In his behalf. while few more took
charge of the witnesses for the prose
cution. whom they scared by threats
into refusing to testify.
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Censor OutcenAOrcd.

A most amusing incident took place
recently which shows the absolute abb
surdity of the censors hip in Italy.
The great actor Ermete Novelli, now
In South America. has son who lives
in Florence to whom was born a
bouncing boy. The young Novelli. in
haste TO let his father know that he
had made him grandfather, tele-
graphed: "Ermete Novelli, Buenos
Ayres. Boy. Enrico." Several hours
after he was called to the telegraph
office, where the following conversa-
ton took place:
You know we could not let your
dispatch pass"
Not let it pass But why, if you
please:'
You know you said it was boy
"And if | did, what then? Is it not
true
We'll. that is what we do not know
yet"
What. Are you crazy? know it,"
.'Well. anyway. public order de-
mands that it should not be made
public"
Made public. An | making it pub
lie 10y telegranhing to my father: And.
in any case what has the birth of my
son got To do with public order: EN-
cuse me- have you Ill taken leave of
your senses
Your SON" gasped the other. I'VE
thought you We're talegraphing about
the queen Rome Cor. Pail Mall Ga
zette.