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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
mine FIRE At 0LET SAM JONES is DEAD HAUL COAL BY STEAM
Big Improvement Put In Commits
sion at Bolton Mines.

Bolton Mines, Oct. 1.-THE first
trip pulling out coal by steam in the
No. l mine was made Thursday, Oct.
II, with George Wilson. mine foea-
man, at the throttle 1t was sue
cess from the start, pulling twelve
mine cars a distance of 2200 feet tn
the bottom of the slope, where the
present engine pulled it up the slope
to be dumped into the cars. This
mammoth tail rope engine has four
drums to it. 1t is so arranged that ii
pulls coal out of the No. 2 mine also.
which is 100 feet from No. mine
1t was put up in Ottumwa by a spe.
cial pattern, There is only one more
like it in Iowa. That is at Colfax.
The new mine was started on July /.
The slope was put down 176 feet
where vein of coal was found Az
feet thick of good quality. The air
shaft is 6xS, forty feet deep. 1t has
a large fan over it to furnish air fol-
the miners, run by a twelve-horse
power gasoline engine. The main en-
tries are now in 200 feet and ready
to start four cross entries north and
south. The track on the tram road
between the two mines is completed.
1t is laid with 20 pound iron. The
coal from the mine will be hauled by
steam from the start and will be de-
livered to the No. l mine, where it is
put on the cars and sent to the four
quarters of the earth. The company
expects to have the tail rope to this
mine completed this week and will
start force of men there, as they
will run the two mines. The air and
escape shaft at the old mine will be
completed this week and stairway
put in for the miners to travel to and
from their work, in order that they
may keep off the main roads of travel
during working hours, thus eliminat-
ing the chances of accident by COM
ing in contact with the train of cars.
Messrs, Wilson and Bolton are to be
complimented on their desire to re-
duce the chances of accidents to their
employees. This shaft will also aid
the ventilation greatly, as it is being
put down at the extreme end of the
workings. Mr.. Wilson is to be con.
graduated on his work here as mine
foreman, as he has superintendent all
the above improvements in person,
even to putting up the engine and en-.
tire machinery; also running them, as
we'll as doing all surveying for both
mines, which show skill and good
Judgment. When all the improve
ments are running, the Bolton plant,
under the charge of Messrs. Bolton
and Wilson, will equal the best
equipped mining plants in Iowa, as
neither time or money is spared to
make them so.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
SPEAK AT WHAT CHEER.
Secretary Wilson and Congressman
Lacey October 81.

Des Moines, Oct. 16. - Arrange,
ments have been completed by the
state committee for big republican
rally at What Cheer on the evening
of October 81. Secretary James viii.
son of the Agricultural Department
in President Rooseyelt's cabinet, and
Congressman John F. Lacey will be
the speakers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18

cars, but hope the same win soon be
eliminated, as their orders are In
creasing daily
Albert Kaskaden, our enterprislng
school director had some good out
buildings put up at the school house
this week; also some general repairs
at the school building. Mr. Kaska-
den takes keen interest in educa-
tional matters, as was evidenced in
the selection Of teacher, as he be-
lieves to get the best talent you must
pay for it. This win stimulate our
teachers to educate themselves up to
a higher standard than heretofore,
in order to obtain the best wages,
The Herald correspondent called on
Mrs. ]. w. Canty at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Braniger, on
Sunday morning. Mrs. Canty in
forms us she will remain in Iowa a
short time yet and viii then return to
her home in Florence, Colo. She is
well impressed with Colorado and
likes the climate very much. She
has nice home there about liz
miles from the mines which her hus-
band has charge of, but Iowa still
has charms for her, as she sees none
better in her travels.
q W
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
LINCOLN.
Dahlia.

Newton Steddom is on the sick list
1t still continues dry, No rain
since Old Settlers day.
Joe Stephenson is attending court
acting as one of the jurors.
A. r. Hellings, from Sedalia, Mo.
visited relatives in this vicinity.
Terrell Steddom and family are Wis
iting at the Newton Steddom home.
Alva Reynolds and family called al
the s. Aldrich home Sunday after
noon.
Samuel Steddom and George Prime
are each having furnaces put in their
houses.
Alva Reynolds was looking after
his farm interests in Adams township
on Tuesday.
Marie Prime is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Prime.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Briggs and son
Howard visited at the Carl Anderson
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Farr and chill.
dren were entertained at the Sylves.
ter Aldrich home on Sunday.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Friends church will give social at
the college Thursday afternoon.
Rachel and Newton Steddom have
returned from brief visit with their
sister, Mrs. Hellings, at Sedalia, Mo
]. S. Reynolds and family and Geo
Smith and family visited recently at
the E. .. Masteller home near Lacey
Oct. II. G. e. Ranium.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
oHERIFR,s SALE

. OaLE
y Notice is hereby given, that by
virtue of general execution to me di-
rected by the clerk of District Court
of Mahaska Co., Iowa, against the
goods, chattels, lands, tenements etc.
of II. w. Lyman and Oskaloosa Land
and Loan Co., defendants, in favor
of Oskaloosa Savings Bank. plaintiff
will offer at public sale to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the door
of the Court House, in the city of
Oskaloosa, county of Mahaska, Iowa,
on the 9th day of October, 1906,
all of the defendants right, title and
interest in and TO the following de-
scribed personal property situated in
Mahaska County, Iowa, to-wit:
Two card ledgers, one note in favor
OF ii W Lyman, amount $25 dollars,
signed by Mrs. Ringo, nine Office
chairs, one desk and contents, one
table, one Faysho typewriter with
desk for same, one electric fan, one
hat rack, one lounge, one letter hold
or, four maps and rack for same,
one supply cabinet and contents,
three gas mantles and globes, two
thermometers, two glass ink stands,
one pen rack, one picture and frame,
about two thousand envelopes, one
cupboard and contents, one Code of
Iowa (1s97), one book of Law and
Forms, and six real estate list books,
one letter scale, ~ two fibre Office
rugs.
Sale to commence at the hour of
1900 O'Clock p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 9Th. day
of October 1906.
e. l.. VALENTIAE, (12w2)
Sheriff Mahaska County, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
THE ROGERS COAL COMPANY
susTAlNs A SEVERE LOSS
THIS MORNING.

Olivet, Ia, Oct. 1e.-The shaft
house and top works of the Rogers
Coal and Mining Company, located
here, were destroyed by fire that
was discovered about $50 o'clock this
morning. The structure is totally de.
stroyed, entailing loss of about two
thousand dollars. Some insurance
was carried on the buildings. The
works will be rebuilt at once and the
forty men employed in the mine will
be out of work only temporarily. The
origin of the fire is not known. The
fire had big start when discovered
and had been burning SO long that
the original starting place could not
be ascertained.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
LACEY At WHITE CITY
Republican Meeting Largely Attend
ed and Successful.

Congressman John f. Lacey and the
candidates on the county ticket held
a rousing meeting at White City last
evening. Major Lacey made fine
talk, was roundly applauded and was
warmly greeted at the close Of the
meeting.
The meeting was held in the Thorn.
as hall and good sized audience
came out to hear what he had to say.
About two hundred voters were gath.
cred in the room. The meeting was
called to order by County Committee.
man Frank Barnett, who called
esquire" Chew to the chair to pre-.
side. He in turn, following few re.
marks appropriate to the occasion, in.
troduced Major Lacey, who started of
in good-natured way. His talk was
highly entertaining and interesting
1t was instructive and contained a
thread of anecdote and good humor
that was pleasing. He was accorded
the closest of attention by the crowd
present and the meeting was fruitful
in results. Major Lacey talked prin
cipally Of mines and mining matters
and concerning labor problems, as be-
fore the congress and to be before that
body The address was highly pleas
ing and Major Lacey was warmly
congratulated by the crowd at the
close of the speech.
The several county candidates pres
ent we're introduced at the conclusion
Of Major Lacey's talk. Hon. A. f. N.
Hambleton and Attorney John Mccoy
made talks concerning the county sit
uation that were well received.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
Other Bolton News.

Lewis Gibbons moved his family to
Fraker Monday.
J. H. Young of Perry was in town
Wednesday on business.
David King of Evans was a bust
ness caller in town Thursday.
w. H. Anderson of Perry was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Long and Mrs. ]. H. Fred.
rickson spent Monday in Oskaloosa.
Henry Jones of Belleville, Ills, was
a pleasant caller at the A. Long home
Monday night.
Ralph Crook and his brother Rowe
of Dunreath secured work in the
mines this week.
Miss Eta Hughes of Evans shared
the hospitality of Mrs. A. Long We'd
nesday for supper.
William Wilson, the boss driver in
the mines, is having a round with
rheumatism this week.
John CouTson of Des Moines spent
Saturday in town, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. George Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawrence
also Mr.. and Mrs. Rolly Woodcock OF
Evans, spent Sunday in town at the
Kaskaden home.
What they all say-Mrs. George
Wilson says, "Tell the Herald folks
to send me the Daily Herald; I can't
keep house without it."
Henry Jones of Abba secured work
in the mines this week. He will oc.
cupy the house recently vacated by
George Cramer on Vine street.
A. P. Jones of Kellogg was in
town short time Tuesday. Mr..
Jones is staunch friend of Major
Lacey and says his election is sure,
The change of weather has had a
stimulating effect on the coal trade.
The mine ran nearly five days last
week. Some new men secured work.
Bruce Evans secured work in the
mines this week. His many friends
welcome him back to Bolton. Mr..
Evans is devout union man OF
bright lucas,
Henry Jones of Hilton moved here
this week. The writer has known Mr..
Jones and his accomplished wife
from their youth and know them to
be model young people. We extend
to them hearty welcome in their
new home.
The Herald correspondent has had
very smooth sailing on the political
sea in Bolton so far. Up to date he
has had no occasion to discuss the
political question with anyone, for
everybody is going to vote for Lacey
and Cummins from top to bottom
Senator F. M. Smith Of Burlington
j. G. Cliff of Los Angeles, Calf, w
d. Dunsmore and Dan Corcoran OF
Oskaloosa were in town Tuesday
looking after their mining interests,
The gentlemen expressed themselves
as being well pleased with the inn.
provements being made at the mines
and regret very much the shortage OF
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
DANCER From Eire-

The pasture, lands Of this part of
the state are dry as finder and all
water has disappeared from ponds
and streams. Prairie fires are num-
erous and damaging and greatest care
must be exercised along the railway
right-of-ways. Several of the roads
in this part of the state are purposely
burning their rlght-of-ways under the
supervision of the section gangs to
prevent possible damage to adjoining
property or to bridges.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
EvANs.

Mrs. Frank White is sick.
Little Vera Wilson is very sick.
Will Hughes got his foot hurt at
the mines Friday.
Tom Harris has moved into the
Alex. Knox house.
Mrs. Ben Hughes has been very
sick for several days.
Mrs. E. Davidson went to Alliance,
Nebr, Monday to visit relatives.
Mrs. VIM Patterson was calling
among friends Friday afternoon.
John Lenze is remodeling his house
and making great Improvement.
One of Will Hughes little boys had
the misfortune to get his arm broken.
Dr. B. G. williams, of Oskaloosa,
was a professional caller here Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hancock spent
Saturday evening in Oskaloosa among
friends.
Gus Green has moved his family in
from the country to one of Robt Nc
Morran's houses.
Miss Stella Harris has accepted a
position in the company store as as
sistant book-keeper.
Miss Gail Satchell, of oskaloosa,
spent Sunday at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. r. e. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Reed went to
Monroe Thursday to visit a few days
at the parental Reed home.
Mrs. Canty and Mrs Will Branniger
of Bolton were callers at the j, L..
Davis home Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Butts and Cora and
Mrs. John Lenze spent Monday in the
country at the Charlie Dean home
Mr. and Mrs Will Edwards and
Master Harold, of Oskaloosa, are Wis
iting at the parental Edwards home.
Born, Oct. 6, 1906, to Mar. and Mrs.
Bastard Edwards, fine baby girl.
Mother and babe getting along nicely.
Mrs. M. Terrence, Mrs. VIM. Patter-
son and Mrs. S. Davis were at the
home of Mrs. Harris at quilting on
Tuesday.
Harry Moulton, of Blythe, spent
Sunday here with his family He
expects to move his family to Blythe
in the near future.
Evans friends extend sympathy to
the family of the late r. T. Davis
and to the family of the late Willie
Canty in their bereavement.
Mrs. J. w. CAVITY and daughters
Wayne and Eliza, and Grandma Can
ty, of Bolton, and Stella Davis of Ev-
ans, spent Sunday at Beacon at the
Beitel home
Mrs. Katie Jones returned from
Abba Thursday evening, after a visit
of several weeks at the home of Joe
Pretheroe. Miss Pretheroe returned
home with her for short visit,
Mrs. Charlie Dean entertained the
members of the j. w. Club at her
home one and one-half miles west of
town, Thursday, and a very pleasant
day was spent by those present.
Mrs. A. Bowser, of What Cheer, is
here visiting among old time friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hancock and
children went to Eddyyille Wednes-
day to visit relatives a few days.
Evangelist Mesch and several of
the students from the Holiness uni
versity in Oskaloosa are holding re,
vival meetings in the M. E. church
here. Several souls have been saved.
Everyone is invited to come out and
hear this able speaker.
Oct 16. Dahlia.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
FELL FROM scAFFoLD.
John Byers sustains Severe Bruises
at National Bank.

John Byers, employed in the work
now being done in the oskaloosa Ma
tional bank, fell from scaffolding up
on which he was working yesterday
afternoon and was quite badly bruised
up and scratched. He was taken to
his home and medical attention was
given. He is very sore and stiff to-
day as the result of the bruises, but
will be out again within few days.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
Wants a Divorce,

Abba news: Vest Better has filed
the necessary papers in application
for divorce from her husband, Roy
Better. She states they were mar
ried in Oskaloosa August s, 1901, and
lived together until March 10, 1902,
when defendant deserted her, as she
states, without cause. One child
was born to them and she asks that
she be granted the custody.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18

by her numerous friends, as she will
be by her husband, brother, sister,
daughter and two sons, who are left
to mourn her departure. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev.Lloy6
Tenant at the M. E. church and in
terment was made in Forest cemetery
at Oskaloosa.
Oct. II. Nasty Jr.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
THE wALTHALL RuMoR.
No Foundation For the story Of AL.
legged Lynehing.

A rumor has been afioat in town
for two days that Ed Walthall, for
mer resident of oskaloosa, had been
lynched by mob at his home near
Muskogee, Indian Territory. Rela-
tives and friends have heard nothing
of the story and it is believed to be
a canard of some kind.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18

Polk county is without a Jail or a
site upon which to build one. The
taxpayers will accordingly be as;:ei
to vote tax of mill to furnish
$4,000 for the purpose.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
DMINIsTRATRIx NOTICE.

IA Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 10th
day of October A. D., 1905, the un-
dersigned was appointed by the Dis
trict Court of Mahaska County, Iowa,
administrative with will annexed Of
estate Of Anna A Cook deceased, late
of said Mahaska County, Iowa.
All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersign-
ed, and those having claims against
the same will present them legally
authenticated to said court for allow
ance.
Dated October 10, 1906.
EMMA NEY, Administratrix.
CLIFF B. WEST, Clerk.
1lw3 By L. e. CoRLETT, Deputy.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18

One colored picture free with every
dozen photos at Packwood's. 31&10tf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-18
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
~ Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the End
day of Oct, A. ID. 1906, the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska county, Iowa, ex-
ecutor of the estate of Hannah j.
Hinesley. deceased, late of said Ma
haska county, Iowa. All persons
indebted to said estate viii make
payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same
will present them legally authentic
ated to said court for allowance.
Dated October 5, 1906.
w. e. KEMBLE, Executor.
CLIFF B. WEST, Clerk
BY w. 1. MARTIN, Deputy. 11w3
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IA Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 9Th
day of October 1905, the undersign-
ed was appointed by the District
Court of Mahaska County, Iowa, ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Robert FL
Strong, deceased, late of said Nah.
County, Iowa All persons indebted
to said estate will make payment to
the undersigned, and those having
claims against the same will present
them legally authenticated to said
court for allowance.
Dated October 5. 1905.
MARY STRONG, Administrative.
CLIFF B. WEST, Clerk.
l1w3 By L. E. CoRLETT, Deputy.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

lBy Telegraph 20 The Tribuns1
Newport, r. l., Aug. s.-With the departure to-
day OF the feet OF the New York Yacht Club the
scene OF social life was shifted from the water 20
Bellevue avenue. and with the fine weather the
scenes were the most animated Of the season.
There was a constant stream OF fashionable turn
outs. while the Casino during the concert hour
was crowded with cOttagers and the tennis courts
much In demand that many could not
play. being unable 20 find vacant court This
evening the regular weekly hop az the Casino took
place, and the case last week the atten-
dance large, those entertaining at dinner On
the evening taking their guests TO the dance.
IL was day such as makes one feel as if the
season was really on. and there was not duh
minute In the entire day. The cOttagers gathered
about the Casino IN the early evening 20 watch
the progress OF the carnival parade and from their
applause IL evident that they appreciated the
display. During the bathing hour BaiIey's Beach
was more than filed with cOttagers. while even
the golf club and the polo grounds came IN for
their share OF patronage and attention.
The largest social affair Of the day was the
dinner given this evening by Mrs. Emile A
Bruguiere at CastlewOod. The guests OF the even
Ing were Mr.. and Mrs. stuyvesant Fish. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward J. Berwind. Mr. and Mrs Elisha
Dyer. 5r.. Mrs Frank Avery, Mr.. and Mrs. WILL
lam Watts Sherman. NJ. des POrtes de Ia Fosse
and VicOmte Charles de Chambrun, OF the French
Embassy; Mrs. Harold Brown, Miss Emma Stone
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Sheldon. Count and Coun-
tess Gherardesca and Bertram Whitman
Newport cOttagers looking for the arrival
In Newport Of Count and Countess Cantacuzene
the latter formerly Miss Julia Dent Grant who were
married In Newport several years ago. IL Is an
nounced that the countess will arrive in Newport
in day or two for extended visit, and num-
ber Of social affairs win be arranged in her honor
Richard T. Wilson. jr. has far recovered
from his recent operation that he is able 20 sit up
and expects 20 drive out in day or two.
Sehor Don CrisOforO CansecO. OF the Mexican Le-
cation at Washington. is visiting in the cottage
colony.
August Belmont made flying trip to Newport to-
day. returning to New York this evening on his
yacht Scout.
vicompte Charles de Chambrun, OF Washington.
has arrived at Newport.
Philip A. Carroll Of Baltimore, IS the guest OF
Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll.
Miss Blanche Oelrichs is obliged 20 go about with
the assistance of a cane. having spraned her ankle
at BaIleys Beach day or two ago.
Among those entertaining at luncheon to-day
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
not only practicable. but profitable and In all
respects satisfactory.
THE CAMPAIGN ISSUE.

The canpairn issue In the West is simple:
Note the long list of reform measures passed ny
the Republican Congress, under the lead OF
President Roosevelt. Do you want TO clip his
wings for the rest of the administration? This
will be the question addressed to the voters ao-
cording TO all signs Of the campaign as IL is now
shaping itself.-Boston Transcript.
A very good issue. and one that will be quite
as attractive in the East as in the Westl Re-
ouhIican Congress for the next two years means
the continuation of the good work of the last
two The present cry is that the reforms dld
not go far enough. but certainly no Democratic
House OF Representatives would work with
Republican President and Senate to carry con-
structive legislation any further. AS for going
back. nobody really wants that, except few
benefciaries of the old abuses. We doubt very
much il the great body of financiers who are
classed as professionally opposed to the Presi-
dent and certainly were thoroughly conservative
and fearful beforehand of his innovations,
would, now that the work is done, wish TO undo
it. Many railroad men and Stock EXchange
traders, when they speak of conditions VIII
frankly admit that bad habits had grown up
and It was time to call a halt In fact, the
whole country, radical and conservative, knows
in it's heart that reforms were needed, that re-
forms have been accomplished, and that the
President was chiefly instrumental not only IN
making the need understood but also in shaping
legislation and getting it placed upon the statute
book.
That fact stands out above all the details of
legislation and ali the fault finding of politicians
The American people feel that President Roose-
welt is a vital force for Righteousness in this
country. who has not followed, but led, the
popular sentiment, and just so far as support for
him in his work becomes an issue in this cam
paign, the voters, throwing off party trammels,
will be found on his side, as they were two
years ago.