The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-08-16

have formerly played in bands at the
various mining camps where they
have lived Just watch us put ON
metropolitan airs.
1t affords the writer much pleasure
to note the harmony that prevailed at
our state convention. although space
filters predicted otherwise, true repub-
licans can fuss around all day and
sleep under the same cover at night.
William Wilson sold his horse and
buggy which he advertised in the
Herald. Mr. Wilson says it was the
best investment he ever made. He
advertised six days and had four buy
ers and at the same Llme sold his
horse and buggy at the price he asked.
The writer notes with much pride
the remarks of the White City cores
pondent on John Mitchell, which are
well taken, and we extend congratula-
lions to our little friend there for her
true union spirit, instilled in her by
her parents and ancestors, who were
all strong union people.
The coal company had a wreck at
the mines Wednesday which did con
siderable damage. Two box cars load
ed with timbers and left above the
chutes were to be let down to be un.
| loaded When the brakes were turn
ed loose the cars got away. The first
car ran into the chutes and the next
one bumped into it. Hence wrecked
chute, taking two days to repair, was
| the result.
The reform press raised a howl
about recent investigations made by
the government. Experience has
taught the writer that at intervals it
comes cleaning up time, as people are
getting neglectful even of their front
yard, and more so of the back one.
So our friends need not be alarmed.
1t is only a cleaning up time and they
can watch results from tais whole
some renovation.
While in Oskaloosa Saturday the
Herald correspondent had the pleas
ure of meeting George Dusenberry
and William Peterson, also Dennis
Riley, whom we had not met for sew
enteen years. Our friends have all
enjoyed life richly and prospered
greatly during our absence from the
county. In early days we mingled
freely together at Evans and built the
| first church and school house ever
erected in that place. We assure the
Herald readers it was an extreme
pleasure to meet our friends and ex-
pect to enjoy their hospitality at
their homes at an early day.
D. J. Evans, one of our most sub
stantial farmers east of town, cele-
brated his 72d birthday anniversary
on Friday. A large number of friends
were present and happy time is re-
| ported" Mr.. Evans spent the early
part of his lire in the mines, coming
to this county fifty years ago from
Ohio. Through hard work and econo-
Imy, with the aid of a good wife, he
4 became large real estate owner in
this (Garfeld) township, and is now
enjoying the fruits OF his toll in old
age in ease. His daily wants are
carefully looked after by his son
James and esteemed wife, VINO spare
no pains to make his last days on
earth very pleasant ones. His wife
preceded him in death few years
ago.
| The Herald correspondent visited
the Ramsay mine Friday, through the
courtesy of Mr.. Ramsay. We were
shown over the entire plant, which is
one of the best the writer has seen
in Iowa. They have 180-horse pow
err engine to hoist their coal. Mr..
Ramsay informs us the boilers to this
engine are two of the largest in the
state used for mining purposes. The
smoke stacks are So feet high. Their
new air compressor in the building
near by runs two cutting machines in
| the mines, also runs the blacksmith
shop at the same time. They are
putting up large fan 6x14 70 furnish
| the miners air while at their work.
The well that supplies the plant with
water is 2S5 feet deep. In their sup
ply house they keep a stretcher and
blankets to care for every one who
| gets hurt in or around the mines; also
medicine and liniments of various
kinds for immediote Use both for
man and beast, to be used internally
or externally; also linen bandages and
cotton to bind up the wounds. Mr.
Ramsay informs us he keeps this sup
ply on hand for cases of emergency
at all times, which is very thought
full and highly commendable. They
have 5S5 acres of coal at this mine,
ranging in height from to 51s feet,
and at present are working about for
ty miners. The mining is carefully
looked after by Mr.. Ratnsay's son
John as superintendent, and James
| Shevlin of Ottumwa as mine foreman.
Mr.. Ramsay himself is on the ground
every day looking after the top part
The machinery of this Dlace Ia looked