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The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
MEETING At LAKONTA.
w. S. Kenworthy Is Speaker at Re-
publican Rally.

Lakonta, Ia, Oct. lathe republi.
cans of Lakonta and from all over
this part of West Des Moines town
ship, had fine meeting in the Truax
grove yesterday afternoon. Hon. w.
S. Kenworthy, of oskaloosa, was the
speaker, and he delivered fine ad-
dress, filed with genuine republican
doctrine and Astounding in convincing
argument for the success of the en-
tire ticket. Always interesting, Mr..
Kenworthy yesterday fairly outdid his
own record, and his hearers were
sorry when his talk was finished.
The Lakonta brass band furnished
Nmusic for the occasion and the boys
acquitted themselves nicely. Sing
ers from the Pleasant Ridge school
were also in attendance and the cho-
rus was enjoyed by the assembly.
There is no apparent dissatisfaction
here, and republican leaders are as
sured that this section Of the county
will give a good account of itself on
eelction day. The address of yester.
day will help the cause materially.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
THIRTY INDICTMENTS.
Mahaska County Grand Jury Re-
ports to the Court.

The grand jury for the October
term of the Mahaska county district
court concluded their labors this (Sat
urday) morning and filed their re
port with the clerk of the courts. In
addition to the reports upon the cases
investigated, reports upon the condi-
lions existing at the county infirmary
and the county jail were submitted to
the court and are made of public rec.
ord.
About thirty indictments were
found and the grand jury has been
one of the busiest in the recent his.
tory of the court.
Bills of indictment against the fol
lowing who are now lodged in Jail
were announced:
Two bills against Frank johnson
and William Maloney, held for break
ing and entering a car on the Iowa
Central
Two bills against C. G. Campbell
for breaking and entering car of the
Burlington road.
Thomas Elmore, colored, of Buxton
indicted for assault with intent tc
commit murder. This is the case
where Leonard Roberts, colored, was
shot by Elmore for attempting &C
light a cigarette.
Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Guy, colored
were indicted for the stealing of q
pocketbook from Mrs. NJ. J. Nudge, OF
Ottumwa, at the Rock Island station
in this city. r. Williams, held with
these parties, is discharged, as no bill
is brought against him, no evidence
being produced that connected hin
with the theft
David Dewitt is indicted for obtain
ing property by false pretense.
A true bill is lodged against Her
bert Parker, charged with attempted
rape upon the person of Catherine
Wells, assix-year-old child.
The other cases have not been made
public, as arrests have not yet been
made. Bench warrants were issued
this afternoon and were being served
as rapidly as possible.
Gases Are Dismissed.
No bills were found in cases
brought before the jury in the follow
ing cases:
D. Thomas, charged with dispens
ing liquors.
Maggie Gerotti, charged with adul
terry.
Chas. White and Fred Taylor, held
for breaking and entering at the @
depot at Stark.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
SOME DEALS IN DIRT
Record in Recent Real Estate Trans
fers in County. "

G.. G. Nicholson ct al to Am
menus Forbes, lots l and 2
blk McCann's add Indian
apolis, Iowa .............$ 10000
B. Frankel ct al to K. Van
Zoe, west u of sw Il and
Sc Il of sw Il 80, and 1
acre lying II it east NV cor
81, and SO acres lying
north and east of Pella
road in ne Il if NV "A, all
1915 .......... -. 949O. o
Heirs of John Burdess to
Chas. Hale, lot 16 I. S. Sc
Il of Sc "A 22-75-16 ..... 1.Ot
R. V. Satchell and wife to
E. w. Thomas, undiv II
int lot 2 sub out lot l Os-
kaloosa ........ ......... 1925. o,
Mrs. E. ]. Warden to w. A.
Waddell, lot ISL Rose Hill, ..s
Iowa 49,. ............. 45O. O'
Rob McCord and wife to ]. E,
Fleener, lot 1S Ninde,
Williams Co. add Oskaloosa 600 0,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Items Of Interest Cleaned from Pull
pit and Sanctuary.

Large congregations for both morn
ing and evening services greeted Os.
kaloosa ministers Sunday. The day
was pleasant and warm. just the sort
of fall day to invite church attend.
ance and the people responded. The
morning program at the Congrega.
tional church was made attractive
with special music, Mrs. Ray on the
organ, the church quartet, Miss Leila
Beckman with harp solo, and a
charming vocal solo by Miss Pidgeon
Boyer, contributing to very excel
lent program.
Central M. (. Church.
The services at the Central NJ E.
church for some time past have been
strengthened through the splendid
work of the choir, under the, direction
of Mrs. Davies. The music Sunday
was especially excellent, the program
causing comment Large congrega-
tons we're in attendance and Rev.
Someryille delivered two good dis
courses during the day.
United Presbyterian Church.
Rev. c. c. Kayle, pastor of the
Monroe church, occupied the pulpit
of the U. P. church and his sermons
were much liked by large and dt-
tentive congregations.
The Friends Church.
The Friends at their meetings of
Penn college chapel were addressed
by the Rev, Levi Mills, who gave a
couple of strong sermons. Rev.
Mills, since leaving oskaloosa, served
the Friends church at Whittier, Calf,
as pastor, but year ago returned to
the old home at Warrington, where
for many years he has been promi-
nent and useful citizen and minister
of the gospel. His daughter, Miss
Mary Mills, is professor in Whining
ton college. He also has a married
daughter living at wilmington. Thus
surrounded by his family and amid
old scenes and associates, he is en-
joying the good things Of life.
Holiness.
The Pentecostal Mission people
held two large meetings Sunday after
noon and evening and we'll attend.
ed meeting at the mission room on
South Market street. Rev. M. L.
Williams spoke at the college chapel
in the evening to large gathering.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
EXTORT|ONER FOUND.
DEMANDED FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS OF RICH MAN BUT GETS
IN JAIL INSTEAD.

Fonda, Ia, Oct. Charles Stef.
fens, laborer, was arrested yester-
day and bound over to the grand jury
on the charge of writing threatening
letters and trying to extort $500 from
G. E. Hughes, a prominent local CAPT
talist. Steffens has confessed to the
crime, but has not divulged what
prompted him to the deed. His case
viii be taken up by the grand jury
which convenes next week.
G. e. Hughes received the threat
ening epistle from the local postoffice
as a drop letter, it commanding him,
under penalty of dire calamity ITO
himself and lifelong misery for his
family, to place $500 in a package and
deposit the same at the foot of the
rural mail box post at the corner
zone mile north and one mile west OF
the Kennedy school house" driving
by without looking back; that at the
end of two years the money would
be left at the First National bank of
Fonda with per cent interest.
Inc ndltSL was ouUlulIICu " avn
ney F. H. Bond and plans laiu for the
capture of the writer or writer's of
the letter. AS a result of these plans,
Marshal Nolan and an assistant Sc
creIed themselves in nearby corn
field short time before the appoint
ed hour, o'clock in the evening, and
a short time afterward Mr.. Hughes
drove by with his auto, stopped at
the post, left dummy package, and
whirled away. .~
After about thirty minutes wait, the
silent watchers in the corn field dis
covered form approaching the mail
post who, arriving there, stopped and
grasped the package. Instantly the
two watchers were upon him and it
was discovered that he was ditcher
named Charles Steffens, who has been
working in the vicinity Of Fonda for
some time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
An Enjoyable Gathering at the Abe
Rodgers Home.

An enjoyable birthday celebration
was held at the hospitable home of
Abe Rodgers five miles northeast OF
the city on Thursday evening, Octo-
Der IL.
Comrades of Mr. Rodgers who ac-
companied him to the national en-
campment at Washington in 1902
with number of friends, were invit.
ed to help celebrate the anniversary
of his birth.
A four course dinner such as only
prosperous Mahaska county farmer
can furnish was served by Mrs
Rodgers, assisted by the wives of the
three sons, all living within mile OF
the parental homestead.
Three comrades, Ellis Prime, NJ. D.
Burket and VIM. Kirkpatrick, who
were in the party in 1902, have pass
ed into the great beyond. Kindly
mention was made and goods words
only, were spoken of these, for a.
"The muffied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo;
No more on life's parade shall meet
The brave and fallen few.
On fame's eternal camping ground,
Their silent tents are spread;
And glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead"
The invited guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc
Glumphy, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Jones
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Reid, Harve and
Will Zane and C. w. McFall
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
COAL TRADE REVIEW
CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS AS
POINTED OUT BY LEADING
TRADE JOURNAL.

Chicago, Oct. 13.-The first furry
Of snow Thursday filed the coal
mans heart with Joy. This morning
almost everyone was too busy filing
orders to talk about the market
Many jobbers are already turning
down requests for many of the lead
ing brands Of coal. The little chilli
ness in the weather is having its u.s.
ual effect. On the whole the market
is on the upward trend. The prices
of screenings are better than last
week. AS the season advances do
nestle sizes are more in demand.
This, of course, is occasioned by the
starting of fires in furnaces and the
usual activity of the retailers in sup
plying enough coal to fill current or
ders. It is generally known that
there is quite a quantity of coal in
yards which must be disposed of be-
fore the retail trade viii show any
great effect upon the market. This
stock, up to the present time, has
been almost sufficient to supply the
current demand. Dealers who have
placed rush orders have experienced
much difficulty in getting coal prompt
ly. Almost all the railroads which
enter the coal fields are congested
with freight. This is due to the
large amount of merchandise and ag-
ricultural products which are being
moved at this season of the year.
There is no other factor which af-
fects the supply and demand o. coal
so much as the car shortage. This
is felt all over the country. All-rail
trade is not receiving prompt deliy-
cries. The greatest difficulty, how
ever. is experienced at the mines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
PREACHER is INDICTED.
Rev. c. S. Cooper, of Abba, Held For
Criminal Libel.

Abba, Ia, Oct. 13.-Rev. c. S. Coop
er, of this city, who is superintendent
of the anti-saloon forces for the Sioux
Falls district, was placed under ar
rest upon an indictment that had
been returned by the grand jury last
Saturday. " ..
The Indictment charges criminal
libel, and sets forth that Mr.. Cooper
was the author of signed article in
the Dial of Progress, the official paper
of the Anti-Saloon League Of this
state, which paper was freely circu-
lated among Abba people. The sub
ject matter of the article, it is claim.
ed, was libelous in regard to County
Attorney A. G. Parry and Attorney
w. e. Giltner.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
Some Fine Corn.

R. w. Campbell, who resides at the
bluffs on the Des Moines river In JET.
ferson township, has some fine corn
Of the Mckinley" variety. The ears
run over twelve inches in length, and
Mr.. Campbell states that he has thir-
ty acres of just such corn. 1t will
average fifty bushels to the acre for
the entire piece. The corn was grown
on the hill land and not on the bot
toms 1t matured during the dry sea-
son and Mr.. Campbell says he does
not understand how such fine crop
could have been grown with SO little
moisture as it has received during
its growing season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
THE BARAcA CLASS.
Young Men of Christian Church are
Active.

The Baraca class, an organization
of the young men of the Christian
church, electad the following officers
for the society at a recent meeting:
President-Harry Sopher.
Vice PRESIDENT. A. Mabie.
Secretary-F. H. White.
Treasurer. F. Cloud.
Reporter. M. Suffer.
Teacher-Lee' Long.
Chairmen of committees: Hust-
lers, Roy Wymore; membership, John
Sherman; social, H. H. Hedge.
The class now, constitutes fifteen
active and busy workers and this
number will be greatly increased be-
fore the season is far advanced.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
rraded slaht Unseen.

At the October term Of court in
Fort Dodge will be tried case that
arises from the trade of two Lehigh
men sight unseen" In the trade
Thomas Hamilton OF that place trad
ed dead horse to Edward Karasak
for a $40 gold watch. On the refusal
OF Hamilton to trade back Karasak
came TO Fort Dodge and securing the
services OF an attorney, brought an
action against Hamilton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
FINE MAHAsKA CATTLE.
Two Car Loads Are Sent to the Lon
don Market.

John Purdin, of Fremont, purchas-
ed two car loads of Black Angus cat
tie from w. H. Crozier last week.
They were .2-year-olds and weighed
around 1900. The purchasing price
was &C per ID. Mr.. Purdin had the
shipment on Mondays market. They
were sold to the s. & S. Co., Of Chi
cago, and exported to London.
Mr.. Purdin is an extensive shipper
and dealer of Fremont, Iowa, ana likes
to handle good cattle. Mr.. Purdin
bought these cattle for Mr.. Crozier
the first of last March.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
PUBLIC SALE PRICES.
Good Returns Reported at Two Re
cent Auctions of Farm Stuff.

The following prices were secured
by Auctioneer Judd NJ. CoVey for farm
property on the 10th and 18th inst:
At the James Prothero sale, west
Of EddyviIle, on the 10th, a yearling
mare, $1,000; 4-year-old mare, $135;
COWS, $50 to SAC; 10-monthsold bull,
s27.75; August 2-year-old steers, 1880
per head; June pigs, s5.35 per head;
SOW and pigs, $25.25; corn, 362lc per
bu. Amount of sale, $1,000.
At the Albert Shipley sale on the
18th, cows brought s2S to $3s; year
ling heifer. $27; pigs, SAFE per head;
corn, 41%c per bu. Amount of sale,
$500.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
IOWA EPwoRTH LEAGUE
Rev. G. |. Huffman Of Des Moines
Elected President.

Marshalltown, Oct. 13.-Rev G. /.
Huffman of Des Moines was elected
state president of the Iowa Epworth
League in convention here. Rev. r.
J. Smith, of Montezuma, was elected
vice president for the Iowa confer
ence. The other officers are:
Secretary. N. Pace Of Sigourney.
Treasurer-C. H. Ainley of Des
Moines,
Superintendent of the Junior league
Iva Ingersoll OF Keokuk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
Bio Crop of Potatoes.

John Reynolds of Grundy county
has just harvested 1900 bushels of
potatoes from four acres Of ground.
He contracted them at SO cents, or
$455 for the four acres. 1t is esti-
mated that 800 cars of potatoes VIII
be shipped from Grundy Center this
year, or about s65,0O0 worth. This
win net the farmers over $50 per
acre.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
IOWA LIBRARIANS
Association Will Meet in Council
Bluffs Next Year.

Ottumwa, Ia, Oct. 13.-The Iowa
Librarians association adjourned last
evening after selecting Council Bluffs
as the next meeting place and elect.
ing the following officers.
President-Miss Ella McLoney, OF
Des Moines.
Vice President, T. Hackwortn,
Of Ottumwa.
secretary--Mrs. A. ]. Barclay, OF
Boone.
Treasurer Miss Kate E. Thompson
of Nevada.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18
Fires Are Nunerous.

Numerous fires have been caused
in the county by sparks flying from
the steam engines. A fire in the dry
grass spreads rapidly along the right
Of way and does considerable damage
to straw, etc.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-18

Mrs. Susan Huntly, Of Rockwell. suf-
fered stroke Of paralysis at Boul-
der, Colo, where she had gone to at
tend the funeral Of her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16
WATERVILLE.
Colby College Notes.

At a meeting of the Colby College
Debating Society, held Thursday noon.
after chapel. the following officers ere
elected: President. Charles 2. Chipf1ln.
'O6, of Damarscotta; vice-presidert.
Lewis w. Dunn. '01, of Watcrvi.Ie
secretary, Millard c. Moore, 0. of
Newport, \. H.; treasurer, Isaiah A.
Bowdoin, 'O6, of Prospect Ferry: ex-
ecutive committee, Herman L. Belts.
'Ol. of Hodgdon, David NJ. Toung. 'O7.
of Sangerville. Professor Arthur J.
Roberts. Professor J. William Back.
The winter term closes for 4 vacation
Of two weeks. on Wednesday. March
Il. The term examinations begin to-
day.
AS the term nears its close. the base
hall prospects look very bright. Prac-
tice in the gymnasium has been Sis
pended owing to the necessity Of un-
divided attention to examinations. but
all the material has been showing up
well, and there is feeling of conf
dence among the students chat the
boys will make a good showing as soon
as the snow leaves the campus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16

us to join them ir the rrhabiitd ton Of
oul joint movement and the p-rpetua :
tion of the practical business relation
ship under which we have worked
With mutual advantage during the past
eight years.
IN the consideration and discus
sion Of all matters coming before the
convention, ii is my earnest hope that
acrimonious debate will be entirely
eliminated ana that we shall stand
united in an earnest effort to serve
cur people and to secure for them 4
liz Se measure Of the fruits of their
tolls. that when we leave Indiana polls,
our organization may have rcSained
&ry prestige lost as the result Of the
in,ernatiOral dissansion and that even
tfose unfriendly to labor may be sat
iSfiGd that The United Mine Workers
of America, is 4 sane. just AMI busi-
nCsS association, whose highest pur-
lCse is to not to achieve victories by
means Of its great strength, but rath-
tr through the inherent justice that
lies in the cause it represents"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16
SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE.
Kindly Help by Sending Shoe Factory
Check to Treas. Davenport.

The first installment of so per cent,
&C the subscriptions fer the new shoe
factory became due yesterday ana
Tro asurer Davenport CT the Board OF
Trade has begun making collections.
This work means visiting 200 persons
wLo have signed the subscription list.
Mr. Davenport pei forms the task
without pay. and the prospective con-
tributors jnould make his work as
easy as possible by having the money
rt ady when he calls for it, or what is
still better. send their checks to Elni'
aud he viii return receipts by mail.
-lrcady Il lacgc Number of persons
1--we paid their contributions without
waiting for him to ask for their money.
Mr.. Davenport has received the sum
of S335.25 as a contribution from the
operatives employed in the Common
wealth factory.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Bcaro
Cf Trade is still active In perfecuns
their organization, and in 4 short time
will be hard at work on the work the
members have planned to do to he'l
the board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16
Frarces Floretta Currier.

Frances F,loretta, wife of Orlando Cur
rier. died at her home on Chestnut street
Thursday morning aged 70 years and 10
months. The funeral will be announced
later Mrs. Currier had been ill with a
cold and pneumonia for only a short time
but previously had enjoyed about her
usual health.
She was married to Mr. Currier 4S wears
ago and four children were born to them.
all of them surviving: Mrs Lincoln Nor
rison of Boston, Mrs. W. D. Spauldinr
and Miss Susie Currier and Ernest S.
Currier of HalIowell A sister Mrs.
George B. McClench, also survives. The
break in the family circle is the first in
the As years of Mr. and Mrs. Curriers'
married life
Mrs. Currier was Il member of st. Mat
thews Episcopal ihurch and was interest
ed In all work of the church and society.
She was dearly beloved by all and the
bereaved ones have the deep sympathy
of all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16
so MILES AN HOUR.
Heavy Snow Being Drifted and Packed
and Travel Is lmpeded.

Boston, March 15.-Travoling at 4
bringing with it wirlry conditions, the
storm which has been skirting tho
southern states for the past two day"
reached New England this forenoon
and at o'clock tonight the center o.
its gyratiCn vas somewhere near Nan
tucket. At that time snow was being
blown over a greater portion Of New
England at a speed )f 40 miles an houl
ana the drifts had already begun t.
impede tralFi: OF hG,h steam railroads
ard electric railways.
only a small potion of the coastwise
feet was caught outside safe harbors
and most Of them We're able to reach
IN anchorage before dark
One of the largest fleets of tugs and
ba1ges that ever dropped anchor at
ere time in the vicinity Of Marthas
Vineyard wS;s safely riding ont the
gale tonight at Vineyard Haven Woods
IGcle and in Nantucket Sound between
last Chop and Bass river.
Nantucket rcI orted q 60 mile-an-
hour gale at dark tonight with rain.
The weather bureau Anticipated that
the storm would keep on its way ur
the coast toward the maratime prov
inces at Il someN hat diminished speed
and that it would be followed by
hoitherly and northwest winds an1
somewhat colder weather.
The snow fan II southern New Eng
land during the two weeks OF Marcn
has been greater than either january
or February.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Alfred Lttlejohn and his family of
Portland, had very narrow escape
from being burned in their beds
Wednesday morning and were saved
by their pet dog. Buster Brown" The
house caught fire from an overheated
stove and the animal aroused Mr.. Lit
tleJohn by jumping on the bed and
barking frantically. Mr.. Littlejohn
aroused his wife and children, to find
tine house full of smoke and fire, and
escape by the hallway cut off. Half
suffoca ted, he managed to break out
window and they got out with great
difficulty in their night clothes. They
saved nothing. The house, situated at
kmghtville village in South Portland
was owned by John w. Deering and
valued at $4,000. Mr.. Deering was fully
insured and Mr.. Littlejohn was insured
III part.
One thousand Pepperell cotton mill
operatives at Bddeford Wednesday,
gazed in fearful suspense at Yvonne
Marcelle, an 1S-year-old mill girl, as
she walked 800 feet from Biddeford to
the opposite bank of the Saco river on
foot-wide girder 40 feet above roaring,
ice-clogged rapids to reach her home by
a short cut. A single misstep would
have sent the girl headlong on the
rocks. When the daring girl had safe
Iy crossed, the crowd gave a great
shout of admiration and relief. Two
women tainted During the day the
underpinnings Of the bridge were de-
stroyed by an ice jam and the bridge
came down. This necessitates a wall,
of two miles to the lower bridge Miss
Marcelle preferred the girder and Didn't
hesitate an instant. Once in tn
center the wind caught her skirt, am
for a few seconds it looked as though
she would lose her balance At the
end she gave little jump to land, and,
waving adieu to her friends, walked
leisureiy home.