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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
oskALoosA oRAToRY.

While Oskaloosa will not celebrate
the Fourth of July on a big scale, she
will furnish the oratory for a number
of other places. Congressman John
F. Lacey will deliver an address at
Richland, and w. S. Kenworthy will
tell the good people Of Fremont and
vicinity all about the nations birth.
day. Rev. Jay w. Somerville is en-.
gagged to go to Bussey and will also
help in the dedication of the new Y.
M. G. A. building at Buxton. Rev. w.
H. Frost will be orator of the day in
the big celebration at Rose Hill. j.
P. White, president of the Iowa Dis.
trict United Mine Workers of Amer.
lea, will speak before big picnic and
celebration given under the auspices
of the Foresters of America at Ham.
ilton. Edwin Perry, secretary of the
Miners, will be the speaker for a
great occasion at Lost Creek. 1t is
needless to add that each town rep.
resented on the list will be favored
by patriotic and inspiring talk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
Find BODY In WELL

Davenport, July 2.-The body of a
middle-aged man was found today In
a we'll on the Maxwell farm, three,
quarters of mile northwest of Mer.
cy hospital. The body from all ap.
pearances had been in the well for a
long time, as it was practically worn
away to bare skeleton, and could not
be identified.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
Writing from Iowa Falls to Il

Writing from Iowa Falls to the
Times-Republican, Mr.. A. P. Thayer
says: "The now almost certainty that
the Marshalltown Interurban electric
railroad will be built to Conrad, Bea-
man and Grundy Center has given
Marshalltown "a send-off' in the minds
of outsiders that was not edualled
when they secured the Soldiers
Home, the glucose works or even the
big trunk lines. In other words, 1t
caused revival of former reputa-
ton Marshalltown had, as "a git up
and git there town."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
MILK WAGON ACCIDENT.
J. T. Thornburg Meets With Wreck
and Sustains Some Injury.

j. T. Thornburg and his milk deliy.
cry outfit had mix-up this morning
on South Eleventh street. The team
became frightened as it left the
Thornburg place southeast of the city
and made hot tracks to the vicinity
OF the Burnside residence, interssc-
ton of Ninth avenue. The rig was
completely wrecked in the turn over
that occurred. Mr.. Thornburg was
thrown violently to the ground but is
not badly hurt, although considerably
bruised. The milk and the ice were
scattered from the wagon in all di.
rections, the entire load being spilled.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Missouri last year surprised all
the other states in the Union in the
production of corn. This bumper
crop showed an aggregate yield Of
10000, 900 bushels, worth to the far
mers more than $10O,000,0O0. This
production was greater than the
combined crops of thirty other states,
including the whole of New England,
Idaho, Rhode Island, Utah, Washing
ton and Wyoming.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
Phil Honmann, Of the oskaloosa Her

Phil Hoffman,. Of the oskaloosa He
aid"
Well, here goes:
Roosevelt! Roosevelt!
There to stay!!!
Fairbanks! Fairbanks!!
Hip! Hurray!!
Four years more give
Business room!
Get there! Stand patti!
Bling! Bang!! Boom!!! =
Now, Sam, will you be good?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

-Keokuk Gate-City: The presi.
dent of the Iowa State Base Ball
League proposes to wipe all the fig
ures off the slate and begin anew on
July 4. The arrangement has all the
earmarks of special dispensation Of
Providence in behalf of Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

EVERY man can tell another how
to improve himself; which is to say,
If men would practice what they
preach the world would quickly be
converted to righteousness" saith the
preacher of the Sioux City Journal.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

According to Rabbi Glazer's "His-
tory of the Jews in Iowa." Oskaloosa
has two orthodox congregations, con.
sisting of about fifteen families each.
One is said to practice the identical
Jewish faith of 1000 years ago, being
exceptionally devout. They follow
the Sphardic dogmas and the very an.
cient customs of Judaism.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Down at the st. Louis fair they
have on exhibition goose which laid
an egg big enough to make seventeen
custard pies. If you don't believe
the egg was that big they will show
you the man who owns the goose.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The supreme court Of the United
States has decided that guessing con-
tests are illegal THE rule doesn't
apply to the outcome of the political
campaign, however" observes the
Keokuk Gate City. "The election of
Roosevelt and Fairbanks isn't a guess
its an assured fact"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The psalmist of the Des Moines
Capital sings: IF you are FEELING a
trifie blue, improve the very first op-
portunity for a country visit. Linger
amid the growing crops awhile. You
will return With a clear mental sky
and with the sunshine in your soul"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Buxton Gazette: We are glad
Major Lacey has been re-nominated.
He will get about 500 good negro re-
publican votes this fall from Buxton.
We want Lacey back to strengthen
Teddy when he returns.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Our misfortune has led to the
coming of new word by the Hawk
Eye, which says: "Burlington's base
ball element came nearly being Oska.
loosaiZed by Umpire Flynn yesterday
afternoon"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The Des Moines News believes
men generally ought to feel under
greater obligations to support the
curches. The burden should not fall
heavily upon a few faithful adher-
ents. What sort of a community
would you have without the churches?
What would your real estate be
worth 2"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Alex Miller says in his Washing
ton Democrat that when stranger
comes to town inquiring for the
preachers and teachers he knows that
simply another book agent has got
loose ..... ...
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The Keokult Gate City entertains
no doubt that a large majority Of
Iowa republicans would like to see
LATE Young honored by an election
to the governorship. eff he isn't
chosen it will be because he has will
ed it otherwise" the Gate City con-
clI1des
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The Re,cordHerald is disposed to
believe that those people who are Of
fering to bet that Cleveland will be
elected if he is nominated are proba-
bly, trying to make Colonel Bryan
cons down with nervous prostration
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The newspapers at st. Peters
burg are protesting that the Japanese
are using brutal tactics in the war.
Their complaints might appeal more
forcibly to the civilized world if the
incidents at Kishenef were not still
fresh in the public mind.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

No one will object If Ottumwa
succeeds in building an interurban
line to Eddyville and then west into
the big coal fields, but everybody in
Oskaloosa will have kick coming if
perate effort to build the line to Bux-
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

If the report proves true that the
Japanese are holding all the passes,
BrNer Hughes may have them jerked
up before the railway committee or
the next legislature.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
VI Sharon Star: Edit

New Sharon Star: Editor Rhine
hart of Newton still declines to be
a candidate for congress against La
cey. Several other democrats have
also declined the tnankless task of
getting licked at their own expense.
Don't blame them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The grants shower is the latest
thing for prospective brides. Happi.
ly the St. Joseph News and Press ex-
plains that it is not a rock-throwing
contrast
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07
,RAH FOR ROOSEVELT

Bussey Banner: Where is the cam,
paign poet who will first construct
an ornate poem in which Roosevelt
and Fairbanks can be got into proper
position in the rhymes? It's up to-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The third ballot for election of lieu
tenant colonel Of the Fofty-sixth regi-
ment, !. N. g. resulted in no choice.
Inos. Z. Cooke, Of Des Moines, LED.
with l72 votes, Morse of Algona, sec
ond, with LAT.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

After July assault with intent
to commit murder is punishable by a
thirty-year penitentiary sentence in
stead Of one limited to ten years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Prizes for the brightest red.haired
baby" and for seven or eight other
distinguished youngsters will be
awarded this week at the first baby
show of Sioux City.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

-Des Moines Capita1: A republic
can platform invariably sounds like
a song of joy. A democratic platform
just as invariably sounds like dirge.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

1t is the observation of a writer
in the Des Moines News that there
are lots of ten cent cigars in "two-fer"
mouths.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

He jests at cucumbers, observes
contemporary, who never felt their
energy below the belt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The Des Moines Capital says that
Senator Fairbanks is not the scales
man, but that his name nevertheless
seems to carry great weight.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

The general verdict is that vice
president on the Fairbanks scale will
be all right.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

II should never shrink from the
charge of craftsmanship, for the high
est kind of craftsmanship is the highest
kind of patriotism. Frank S. Black.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-07-07

Talk about getting rich quick!
Wiley Scott, of Abba, bought horse
last week for $25 and sold it this
week for $125.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
A. F. COWLRS' Every Day Counts One Less Fol
 the August Clearing Sale.

It pays to heed our advertisements as when We offer our Trimmed Hats for half price and less it means Just what We say. August will soon pc gone and our best bargains in Irlm- med Hats will then have been picked up by the smart money savers, ana why should you not be classed among them? It's much to your credit to be shopping with those who know bar gain when they see 1t. Be an up to date buyer in our Millinery Clearing Sale and you will keep your bank ac- count.
 ts AND 55 CENTER STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
CHILDREN NEARLY DIED.
Grandfather Found Them Alone
 Parents Mentally Affected.

Hartford, Aug 23.-Because their parents were in this city disregarding their welfare, two little children of West Higganum nearly died of neg lect last week. The parents are MT and Mrs Charles Phelps. Mir Phelps, has been in poor health for the past year and has taken powerful drugs un- til they have affected hIs mind. His mother finally brought him to Hart ford the first of the week in hope that the change would benefit him.
 Mrs Phelps and the two children one IS months old and the other a babe of weeks, were left at home Last Tuesday Mrs Phelps stopped at a grocery store in Higganum, bor- rowed money and came to Hartford after her husband. The following morning Mrs Phelps father, Rev Will liam Knowles, called at the Phelps house to see his daughter.
 He found the windows and doors open and the two children in the house. The oldest was asleep on the bed. The baby was in the cradle in an exhausted state. It had evidently cried until it's strength was gone. Its only covering was a mosquito netting and it was very cold. Neighbors cared for the children, the baby re- qui11ng constant care to save its life, and MT Knowles began search for day that he traced her to this city. He came up and took her home and she is now at his house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TAX BILL OF $2. .56.
Town Has Taken Possession of Wood.
 land on Foreclosure Judgment.

Ridgefield, Apg 23-Seyeral months ago the town of Ridgef1eld undertook to collect a tax bill of S2.56 against Edward Lahey of Danbury, the levy being on piece of woodland of some 80 acres in remote part of the town. Never before in the towns history had such a small bill been the basis of suit, and now the town has won it and taken possession of the land by foreclosure on a Judgment The unique formalities were observed yes- terday for the first time Tn the town probably, Constable Taylor serving the papers in the presence of two free holders, Samuel A. Coe and Hen ry M. Smith. On going to the land Constable Taylor entered thereupon by right of a court order and picking up a clod of earth read over it the de- cree of judgment of the court, and the papers of foreclosure. He then handed the clod to First Selectman Richard W. Keeler, the official repre- sentative of the town, and the prop erty was declared to have been hand ed over to fhe town by due process of law. The town will now hold 1t in fee simple. The costs of court pro- ceedings were about $150, a very large sum in comparison with the original bill. The woodland is all most inaccessible, rough road over hills and through valleys having to be covered to reach it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
WALLER WILL NOT ACT.
Condition of Health Forces Him to
 Decline-Will Take the Stump.

New London, Aug 23.--In letter to Mayor Bryan F. Mahan of this city, chairman of the committee ap- pointed by the democratic state cen tral committee to notify ex-Governor Thomas M. Waller of his selection for temporary chairman of the demo- cratic state convention, the ex-gover- nor regretfully declines the invitation. MT Waller writes that only the condi- ton of his health prompts him to de- cline, and though his illness is not confining he fears that the arduous duties of the place would have a se- rious effect upon his constitution. In this letter he says that he is heart and soul with the democratic commit tee and the national ticket and re- grets that he must forego the pleas ure of presiding at the state conven- ton. MT Waller promises, however, to take the stump in Connecticut for the state and national tickets and hopes that he may be able to accept engagements to speak for Judge Par ker in other states. Upon the matter of the probable selection of the state central committee for chairman May or Mahan said that nothing could now be said with any degree of definite ness and he declined to predict a pos sible selection.
 The ex-governor is out of town and MT Malhan in his absence refused to make the full text of the letter pub lie until he has received permission from Governor Waller. The abstract given by MT Mahan, he says, covers all the matters of importance in the letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
POOR MANS FARM.
Farmer Curtiss Loses Home After
 40 Years Foil.

Bristol, Aug 23.-Because George B. Curtiss, the Harwinton farmer who has paid 6 per cent interest, amounting to $720, on note of $2OO, for the past forty years, cannot raise the face of the note to pay the Ms sionary Society of Connecticut, he will be obliged to sell the farm.
 Curtiss is now over 60 years of age and has been in poor health for years so that he is now placed in distres- sing condition. The money was bor- rowed forty years ago to pay for a substitute to go to the civil war in place of Curtiss, who was obliged to stay at home and support his mother and sister Curtiss was never draft ed and the sending of substitute was entirely unnecessary. Curtiss was not 21 years of age when this trans action took place, but when he became of age he recognized the validity of the note and assumed responsibility for it.
 One of the officers of the society vis- ited him recently at his farm in liar winton, and had a talk with him re- garding the payment of the note. What the society wants, MT Curtiss says, is the cash and not the note For Mir Curtiss to raise $500 now would be out of the question, as he hasn't cent in the world outside the old, rundown farm, on which he has spent his life. He has decided to sell the farm if he can and pay up the note of $500, and then come to Bristol to live with his son-in-law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
Unrest at Cripple Creek Camp.

DENVER, Aug. 23.-Reports from Cripple Creek are to the effect that, although all is apparently quiet, feel ing of unrest pervades the camp which may break forth at any time. The inn mediate cause of the present disturb ance was the return three days ago of Robert Murphy, former president of No. 32, Western Federation of Miners, who was recently deported by the Citi- zens' alliance. The antiunion sentiment is so strong that open threats are being made of lynching any deported miners who dare to return to the district. It looks as though it might be necessary to call upon the government at Wash ington to be ready to again give timely assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
CAR CLEANER RUN OVER.
Hartford Man Killed After s Years
 Railroad Service.

Hartford, Aug 23.-After 35 years of faithful service with the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road it was the fate of Michael Fleming of 16 Howard street to meet his death under the wheels of a ten der. He was a car cleaner and was walking up the track at noon when he stepped from one track to avoid a train and was run over by the tender of an engine which was backing on the second track. The body was severed in twain and terribly mang- led. He was 55 years of age and leaves widow and family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
WAIERBURY'S FAIR.
Plans Are Under Way for the Annual
 AgriCulturaI Exhibit.

It is now up to Waterbury people to decide whether they can wrest the honors from Danbury, which for two decades has held the palm in the pro ducts and exhibition of the agricul- tural population. Such a fair as is to be given commencing on Septem- Der 20 is well calculated to stir up the farmers, fruit raisers, cattle and horse raisers, etc, and enters much into the family life of the agricultur- ists, whose wives and daughters fin- gers are busy during the long winter evenings knitting, quilt and comfort able making, etc.
 There are some desirable prizes of fered this year for the best exhibits. More will be said about the racing program later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
POLICY WRITER AFRAID.
Has Staid Indoors Ever Since Assault ' s-J Made on Him.

New Britain, Aug 23-George Hayes, the policy writer, is still under appre- hension of danger to hfs life from oth- CTS in the same line Of business. Since being assaulted by Samuel Kelly of Hartford he has kept himself closely confined to the house of his mother in Volkmann's block on Arch street. where he was staying before the at tack.
 was afraid to walk up Arch street in the evening. He still refuses to say what the policy men have against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
DRESS GOODS REMNANTS. Final Clearance of Accumulated
SHORT LENGTHS.

Dress Goods Remnants in skirt lengths, waist lengths and lengths for children's dresses. Hundreds of pieces accumulated during three months of bdg selling.
 There are plain and fancy Dress Goods of every description, and hard Iy a kind you would be likely to want but what Is included in this clearing sale. And we have marked them while they last at just half their for mer price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
''NO, We Did Not Buy an Oil Stove,

An agent put one in on trial, but it is gone," replied the man with the cop per nose, to a Water street grocer Yesterday my wife started the oil stove, went out to talk some rubber shop gossip with a neighbor, and when she got back the house was full of black smoke, her poodle looked like a skye terrier and it seemed like a job for the fire department. She threw a pail of water on the stove and put out the flame. She started to get some thing to clean up with. The. agent called, after she had gone, and in- quired, Is Mrs Knipp in?' said, She's gone Where? he gasped. TO sanitarium, of course. Does that torpedo belong to youT He said Yes, and he grabbed the internal machine and scooted. No oil stove for me l am returning to sane and safe meth ods," he said as he swapped dime for 9 bag of Browns Quickf1re Char coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
You May Bat

Pastry, pork, cabbage, sinkers ana many other hard things to digest if you take one or two of Fitzpatrick's digestive tablets. They are won. derful help to digestion. 90 cents for a large box. Fitzpatrick's phar- macy, corner East Main and Wall streets. Telephone 68.4~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23

69c MOHAIR. SICILIAlN. 4sc. About 300 yards of AIohair Sicilian in most desirable shades of navy and royal blue, gray, green, black and the new browns so much in demand at present; these goods are 40 inches wide and have a very fine lI1stre; the price has always been 69c a yard, for this clearing sale 4S'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
SHIRT WAISTS AND HOUSE
 WRAPPERS MUCH UNDER

PRICE One lot Ladies fine white lawn Shirt Waists, clusters of tucks front and insertions of lace, price $1.88, clearing sale price Toe One lot Ladies' white cheviot Shirt Waists. pIeated front and back, price 95c, clearing sale price 50c One lot Women's percale House Wrappers, waist trimmed with wash braid, founce skirt, light and dark colors, price S9c, clear ing sale price 59c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
8 SPECIALS IN oxFoRDs.

SHEO1A1o IN -O<ApOhDO. These prices are less than the goods
 cost to make. Ladies' $3 Delsarte Oxfords, $2.39 patent colt button or lace OK lords, some with hand sewed and some with hand trimmed soles; the quality and style of - this celebrated line should need no further remarks if you have m Oxford want, clearing out sale price $23o Ladies' Evangeline and Mayfair .$3 Oxfords, in tan, patent enamel and dongola, with turned and hand sewed soles; the inspection of this line will convince you that these are no ordinary value, clearing out sale price $1.95 Misses $1.25 and $1.50 Oxfords, 9Sc, in tan, patent and dongola, not all sizes, in all styles, but bargain if we can fit you in this lot, clearing out sale price 0Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
Former Minister Prlngie Deaa

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23. - D. Lynch Pringle, formerly United States minister to Turkey and also to Gaate- mala, is dead here He leaves two sons, Captain Poinsett Pringle, U. s. N, and Julius Pringle of Baltimore
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-08
For sheriR-John T., Archer,

! believe I can get more for your
he has to sell and won't give him
very good price; and besides the law
yers and courts get too much out of
it, and you too little. Well suppose
you own a house worth $500, its mort
gagged for $1,000. you are behind in
your payments and it looks as If the
property would have to be sold; don't
wait for the sheriff to sell it for you,
but elect me as your sheriff. Under
pressure at the Court House your prop
erty won't bring more than $1,250; and
after they pay UP the money you bor-
rowed, and 10 per cent. attorneys fees,
costs of court and sheriffs fees, there's
nothing left for you; but if l sell at
the same price, you pay up the $1,000,
pay me $37 so and put over 5000 in
your pocket or what's better, take a
fresh start on the 5000 90 in a newer
and perhaps better home; and then
you have escaped the humiliation of
having the sheriff sell you out; you hint
to inquiring friends and enemies that
the neighborhood wasn't quite suitable,
or you thought you needed better
house; and they seeing you in a new
house, looking prosperous continue to
speak.
You catch the idea. don't you? The
chances are l can get more money for
your property than the sheriff, and get
it quicker. and even if 1 sell at the
same price that he would get, you
save whole lot. John L. Archer, Sor-
rel building -ad.