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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
In THE DISTRICTCOURT
Disposition Of Various Matters by
Judge and Jury.

w. L. Mcmahon of this city, through
his lawyers, Bolton & waggoner, has
brought suit in the district courc
against the Iowa Central railway Co.
for $1,000 damages as the result OF
being injured in the Iowa Central
wreck that occurred near Richland in
Keokuk county July IA, 1905. McMa-
hon was fireman on one of the loco
motives of the train being pulled by
double header. Mcmahon was the
only one Of the engine crew to escape,
the rest of the engine crew and one
brakeman being killed. In the petit
ton he claims that he was thrown 100
feet and badly injured and was laid
up three months on account of the
accident.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
SUDDENLY SUMMONED
Mrs. Francis Castle Drops Dead at
Her Home this Morning.

Mrs. Margaret Castles, wife of Fran.
els Castles, died suddenly and unex-
pectedly at her home, corner Second
avenue and d street. about fifteen
minutes after eight o'clock this morn.
ing, of heart trouble. The lady was
engaged in her usual domestic work,
and was making her bed when the
summons came. The husband was
in an adjoining room and heard her
fall. He fastened 70 her side to find
her on the floor by the bed in an un-
conscious state. He ran across the
street for help and a doctor was sum-
moned, but the lady was quite dead.
She never ,regained consciousness at
ter falling.
The deceased was about seventy
three years of age. She was born IN
Abingdon, Virginia, and came to Iowa
in 1854. She was married to Mr.. Cas-
ties in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1852.
The couple settled in Oskaloosa and
resided here until about 1869, when
Mr.. Castles purchased a property
south of Givin. They resided thereon
till about four years ago, when they
returned to this city.
Ten children came to the union,
eight of whom survive the mother:
James, of Nashvine, John and Franz,
of ST. Louis, ana Phil, of Oskaloosa;
Mrs. Agnes Smith, of st. Louis, Mo-;
Mrs. Clara Barton, o. Oskaloosa; Mrs.
Annie James, of Eveland, and Mrs.
John Lewis.
The funeral will be held at the resi-
dence Sunday at two o'clock p. M,
and interment will be made in Forest
cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
NATURALIZATION LAW.
New Statute Revolutionizes Pro-
cedure of Courts.

County Clerk L. E. Corlett is in re-
ceipt Of copy Of the new naturaliza-
ton law which goes into effect Sep
TENDER 27. The statute is one of con-
siderable Importance, as it almost
revolutionizes the mode and procedure
of changing an alien into an Ameri-
can citizen. 1t was passed to correct
certain evils, and will no doubt have
very salutary effect when it's provis-
ions become understood.
The law strikes a blow at the whole
sale naturalization of foreigners just
preceding general eelction. Under
it's provisions, no man can receive a
certificate of citizenship within thirty
days of an election. This abuse has
been very prevalent, especially in the
larger cities where large numbers of
aliens have been rushed into court to
secure naturalization papers on the
eve of an election in order that they
might be able to vote.
To become a citizen a foreigner
must be able to read and write the
English language and have some
knowledge of the constitution. This
is one of the essential features of the
new law. 1t will thus be incumbent
upon the immigrant to study the Ian
guage and become familiar with
American institutions or otherwise he
can never hope to become a citizen.
Other provisions of the statute are
that the applicant must deposit with
the county clerk sum large enough
to pay the fees of his two witnesses
at such time as he appears. The court
must designate certain times at each
term of court to pass upon the appllca-
tons for citizenship. If an applicant
does not appear within seven years
after making application he can never
become citizen. Information con-
corning each person naturalized must
be sent by the clerk of the court to
the bureau of naturalization of the
United States government. Herein is
one of the distinctive features of the
law, as it virtually makes the clerk an
officer of the fedora government.
The law does not apply to parties
who took out their first papers under
the old law.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
The new SHARON FAIR.
Great Crowds See Some Splendid
Attractions.

The New Sharon district fair was
closed Friday evening after the most
successful meeting in the history OF
the organization. The crowds and the
attractions were all record breakers
and the people focked to the fair
from all parts of the county. 1t has
been estimated that fully 1000 admis.
sions from Oskaloosa alone were re.
corded on the four days of the meet.
ing.
The paid attendance Thursday was
in excess of 5000 and more than 5000
people were on the grounds during the
day. This breaks all former records
of the attendance. This was followed
on Friday, the last day, by crowd
that rivaled that of the ''big Thurs
day" and numbered almost 5000 paid
admissions.
Something was going on all of the
time. A heat of the race was no
sooner finished than something else
was on the track, wild west race,
chariot race, or something else of the
kind.
Don Mcclure, the expert auto driv-
er of Oskaloosa, was entered in a car
race, but the test was not possible
on account of the breaking of his OPP
ponent's car. Mr.. Mcclure gave an
exhibition of his driving ability on
the track, however, and sent his car
at speed about the track that was
remarkable. The rate at which he
moved the car was not only astonish-
ing but the crowd held its breath in
fear that the daring chauffeur would
be dashed to pieces. The gentleman
was roundly cheered by the thousands
Of spectators.
The results of Thursdays races
were as follows:
In the 2:16 pace, $500 purse, Tom,
my P. took first, Frank A. second,
and High Card third.
In the 2:40 trot, $3.50 purse, Dewey
took first, and Garnet P. second.
In the running race, SIS purse,
Fawn E. took first.
The base ball game between Oska-
loosa and Marshalltown was a big at
traction and paying one for Fridays
program.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
IN JUSTICE COURTS.
WouId.Be Suicide is Released When
Sobered Off.

VIM. Gossage, the man who tried to
commit suicide in the shooting gal
lery on West High avenue, was re-
leased by the mayor. The man had
been drinking, which caused him to
try to take his life.
The trial of Willis Parker on the
charge of secreting mortgaged proper
ty which was to be held in Justice
Bacons court this morning, was car
ried over until next Monday at 10
a. m.
The trial of the State VS.. Bruce Ar
mold on the charge of mayhem is be-
ing tried in Justice Prichett's court
today. John N. Mccoy is appearing
for the state and w. R. Nelson for the
defendant. A large number of wit
nesses were examined this morning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
CHURCH IS ORGANIZED
0skalo .sa Is to Have Another Place
of Worship.

TbJ members of the Reformed
church who are interested in the es7
Enlistment of an American Reformed
S1urch and Sunday school in Oskaloo-
sa met yesterday afternoon in the Y.
M. C. A. building and created tenn
porary organization. The following
officers were selected:
Ambrose H. Tandy, president.
John H. Beagle, vice president.
Mrs. j. A. Van Dis, secretary.
Stephen B. Onstine, treasurer.
A committee was also appointed to
secure a house for the purpose OF
holding regular services. A pro.
nounced interest was manifested and
the money necessary to begin the
work and carry it on for the first six
months was readily subscribed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
OUR COLORED SOCIETY.
Ins and Outs of the Local Colony
and Their Friends.

Viva Jones returned to his school
duties at Wherefore college Monday
morning.
Mrs. Mollie Ringo has been quite
sick at her home on North A street
for the past. week.
Rev. Smith will preach for the Bap-
lists at the Red Men hall next Sunday
morning and evening.
Miss Josephine Blaney, of Buxton,
has been enjoying pleasant visit in
the city for the past two weeks, being
guest of the Ed Murray and E. E.
Jones homes.
Rev. J. B. Stovall, pastor of the A.
NJ. E. church for the coming year, ar
rived here with his family Wednesday
evening and will conduct the regular
services at the church Sunday.
Miss Anna Miles received word Sat
urday that her father was i'll and not
expected to live, and she left that
evening for Lexington, Va, near
which place her parents reside.
Mrs. Benning, wife of the man who
has the contract for the plastering at
the Holiness university buildings
came up from Abba Sunday and
spent the day with her husband and
son.
J. Young Chism, who is now living
in Versailles, Mo-, was in the city a
few hours Tuesday, being on his way
to What Cheer, where he will visit
with his parents and take in the fair
next week. ....
Mrs. Lizzie Grayson and her daugh,
ter, Miss Nellie, of Abba, spent Sun
day in the city with her son, who has
been employed with the plasterers at
the Holiness university buildings dur
ing the summer.
Mrs. Elmer Williams and baby,who
have been spending the summer at
the home of her husbands father, John
Williams, on North G street, left for
Rock Island, ILL.,, Saturday morning
where she will join her husband and
where they will make their home dur
ing the fall and winter.
Will Howard, of Des Moines, arriv
ed Saturday evening per expectations
He was the guest of the Robt. Frank
lin home and seemed to be enjoying
his visit very much. He returned
home Thursday evening. Will is a
real manly young man and has our
permission to come again.
Mrs. Morris Mitchell, of Chicago
arrived on the Rock Island Tuesday ev
ening for an extended visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert John
son. Mrs. Mitchell is slowly recover
ing from a protracted seige of rheu'
matism and comes back to her old
home in the hope that the change will
aid in restoring her health.
Mrs. Emma Gardner, of ottumwa
and Miss L. S. Shelly, of this city, re
turned from Davenport Wednesday
where they went to attend a meeting
of the executive board of the State
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Mrs. Gardner spent the day here az
the guest of the Geo. H. Woodson
home, and went to her home in OF
tumwa Thursday morning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Cross the Burning Sands to the
Shriners Haven.

The Shrine meeting held in this city
Thursday, Sept. 20, by the Davenport,
representatives Of the Kaaba Temple
was not as large as some others have
been, but in point of thorough enter.
tainment and pleasure it stands fore
most in the line Of similar events.
F. d. Boyer, who is one Of the most
ardent Shriners in the state of Iowa,
and who has been repeatedly honoreG
by the organization, was the promoter
of the class that participated in the
miseries and. the festivities of last
evening. Fifteen candidates, answered
his summons to prepare themselves
for the ordeal and bowed in due ODE
dience to his dictations, making a
class that will go down in the history
Of the Shrine as record breaker.
The ceremonies and work were
commenced at the Masonic opera
house about seven o'clock. The fif.
teen candidates made the class the
right size and it was worked in way
that left no room for complaint. Con-
gratulations were extended on all
sides over the excellence of the work
performed, and the manner in which
all arrangements were carried out.
The work had been completed by
eleven o'clock and the Shriners with
their newly made mobiles all repaired
to the Hotel Downing where ban
quet BETTING the occasion had been
spread by Landlord Hen. The menu
while not elaborate, was a pleasant
surprise to the guests seated around
the board. 1t was prepared under the
personal direction of Mine Host HEN
and he seemed to have tried himself
in making the banquet in keeping
with the other happy events of the
day. The gentleman has never offer
ed better menu at a similar occa-
sion.
Mr.. Boyer in making his arrange
ments for the meeting of the Shrine,
was ably assisted by number of
lieutenants who acted as his aides in
caring for the details of the day. To
NIL n. OCflII uClCSdlOu
the after dinner program, and the
general excellence of the same attest
ed the carefulness of the gentleman's
work.
Tn following program of toasts
completed the pleasures of Shriners'
day:
L. R. Rosebrook was appointed the
POSTMASTER of the occasion. Speeches
were given by F. L. Bills, of Daven-
port, w. R. Lacey and James Dewitt,
of this city, J. L. Wilson of Ottumwa,
N. P. Harrington and others. Several
Of the new members responded to
speeches of their experiences during
the ceremony.
The Davenport delegation was high
ly pleased with the work and the en-
tertainment of the local lodge. They
departed this morning to lneir homes
in Davenport over the Rock Island.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Many WILLING Workers.

Ten teams,27 men and an equal num-
Der of women were at Fremont GENE
terry Tuesday to assist in work needed
to be done this fall to place the prem
Uses in the best condition for winter.
The men looked after the work and
the women folks furnished a dinner
and supper that was hard to beat.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Valuable Horse Dead,

j. H. Harrison, Of this city, lost a
valuable little pacing horse this morn
ing at the fair grounds. The horse
was fine animal and was a great
conner. The horse captured I'd in
fast pace at New Sharon the other
day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Enlaralnu Windows.

Williams Bros, owners Of the large
building occupied by the Huber & Kali
bach Hardware Co., are making some
improvements to the building. The
two small windows on the east side
have been enlarged to give more light
to the store. A number of other min
or improvements are to be made.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
a Monster Picnic.

The big picnic at the Cedar school
house Saturday, given by the Royal
Neighbor and Modern Woodmen lodg-
es of Fremont, was a grand success
from every standpoint. An immense
crowd was there estimated by some
to be 5000, and was entertained by
different forms of amusement.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
camels for shriners.

Three real live camels, the proper
ty of Fred Buchanan, and part of
his Yankee Robinson circus, will be in
the big Shriners' parade, which is to
take place in Des Moines on Thurs
day, Sept. 81, the day when the
Shrine temple is to be dedicated and
annual ceremonial observed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
SHRINERS AFTERMATH FIFTEEN CANDIDATES.
Officers Of Kaaba Temple Delighted
With 0skaloosa.

The officers Of the Kaaba temple Of
the Shriners are highly pleased with
the last meeting held in this city and
have placed themselves on record as
holding the affair as a model to be
followed in other similar occasions
Fifteen candidates took the Shrinel
degree from Oskaloosa and near by
territory. The class would have been
much larger had not sickness and
other circumstances prevented the
presence OF a number who were de-
sirous of taking the degree. 1t is pos
sible that another class will be ready
at oskaloosa about mid-season next
year.
The work of preparation for the
meeting and in the care OF the Wis
iting mobiles was revelation to many
Of the visitors in attendance, who pro,
nounced the entertainment perfect.
and superior to anything of the kind
in their experience.
Much of the success of the details
of the gathering was due to the ef-
forts and the untiring zeal of F. w.
Glaze, who worked early and late for
the carrying out of all parts of the
program. .r. ..
To z. w. Philippe, an ardent Shrin.
er, belongs considerable credit for de-
partments of the meeting. A shriner
meeting is no small affair, and the
gentleman entered into the work ac-
cepting his full share of the RESPONSE
bilities.
W. E. Richie gave valuable assist
ance in the preparations for the
meeting and the carrying out of the
plans of the entertainment. The
working together of these lieutenants
is what conspires to make Shrine
meeting at Oskaloosa always popular
and successful.
The banquet at Hotel Downing was
said to have been highly appreciated
by officers and visitors, and Mr.. Hen
has been the recipient of many COM
pliments over the same.
One of the pleasant features Of the
day was the presence of Andy" Dir,
who though an invalid and unable to
walk a step, was permitted to be
among the mobiles and to enjoy the
day with the mobiles. He was taken
to the headquarters during the day
and was given quite. an ovation. The
boys took him out to the ball game,
and wherever they were ne was made
a party to all affairs and pleasures
The day will long be a bright spot
in his experience with the mobiles of
the order.
Thanks are extended to all resident
mobiles for the part taken in making
the Oskaloosa meeting signal sue
cess and for the detail worh done and
for all assistance given the officers of
the order.
The Davenport crowd, who have
had several Oskaloosa experiences in
our town, and many of the Shriner
company, were entertained here last
summer, on the excursion of Daven-
port business men, have come to be-
lieve implicitly in Oskaloosa as city
of much worth. They say it is fine
little city and should be annexed to
Davenport What's the matter with
Davenport being made a suburb OF
Oskaloosa? That's the way we look
at things down here.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
onca Famous Iowa Horse.

Centeryille has lost its famous pac.
ing stallion, Strathbury, dying when
almost 10 years old. He was raised
by DR.. w. NJ. Scott and at one time an
offer OF $4,000 was made for him.
His. record was 2:04H.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
perfumery to Be Plentiful.

From present indications the Iowa
onion crop promises to be the largest
ever raised. l n Scott county the
fields are expected to yield as high as
600 to 900 bushels to the acre.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Will Ahate the Nuisance.

Some of the residents in dinerent
parts of the city complain of gangs Of
boys playing on the corner late in the
evening, which disturbs their rest.
The police have decided to put stop
to this nuisance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
WERE SHOOTING AT MARK.
careIessness Of Three Men Caused
Jellico Disaster.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 22.-General
Manager Evans of the Louisville &c
Nashville railway has been advised
by wire that from the best information
obtainable the explosion at Jellico
was caused by three men shooting at
a mark on the car. The car contained
400 cases of high explosives and was
consigned to Clearfield, Tenn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
treasurer Held Responsible.

The district court at Keosauqua has
held that H. L. McGrew, county treas
urer, is liable for funds of Van Buren,
county deposited in the Skinner bank
at Birmingham because of informality
in the bond. The amount in dispute,
after the bankruptcy proceedings, was
about $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
substantlal New Platform.

( The Iowa Central has completed
the new freight platform and shed in
Marshalltown. The platform, which
is new throughout, cost the company
$2,100.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-09-27
Lacey in Keokuk County.

John F. Lacey and B. F. Carroll
will speak at Richland Thursday af-
ternoon, Sept. 81. Major John F. La
cey will speak at Keota Saturday af-
ternoon, Sept. 20.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-01-23
Better Mail Service.

Mayor Geo. L. Light has received the
following letter from Hon. T. B. DAVIS
in regard to the arrival of mails here
Geo. T. Light. Esq. Mayor.
Charles Town. w. Va:
Ny Dear Sir:-Some days ago Sena-
tor Campbell forwarded to me copy of
the resolutions adopted by your Town
Council. demanding more efficient and
prompt mail service for Charles Town
and vicinity. To-day, accompanied by
Senator Campbell and Blaine w. Tay-
lor, visited the Postoffice Department
and had very satisfactory interview
with the Second Assistant Postmaster
General, who. after hearing full state
ment of the situation from Senator
Campbell. assured me that he would at
once take steps to improve the conditions
now existing. have no doubt that
within short time you will have no
further cause of complaint along the line
mentioned in the resolution of your coun-
Gil. Mr.. Taylor. who has had long ex-
perience in the Department. will pursue
the matter farther if found necessary.
If you have further cause for complaint,
please advise me at once.
With kind regards to yourself and my
other friends in Jefferson, am,
Very truly yours,
T, B. DAVIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-01-23
Convenient Legal Records.

A change has been made in the bind.
ing of the Supreme Court records and
briefs. that will hereafter add materially
to the convenience and usefulness of such
tones of reference. Heretofore they have
been bound according to the term of
court at which opinions were handed
down. Clerk Matthews recently chang
ed this custom, and now has them bound
to correspond to the West Virginia Re
ports, and has also added an index to
each volume of records There are
twelve volumes of records of cases con-
stituting the s6th West Virginia, the last
published report, and they have lust
been placed in the State law libraries.
They are labeled goth w. Va" from A
to l.. so that any attorney desiring to
consult the original records or briefs of
any case reported in the 56th w. Va.
can do SO upon asmoment's consultation
of the induces to the twelve volumes re-
ferred to. Formerly the uncertainty of
the style of the decision terms. and the
frequent holding up of opinions by petit
tons for rehearing resulted in confusion
and bar to this ready reference. OF
course. original jurisdiction cases are
not included. as the rules do not require
the records to be printed in such cases.
which, however, are few in number
compared with appellate cases. Had
this plan been followed from the forma-
ton of the State. such reference would
have been greatly facilitated and simpi-
fed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-01-23
Mr.. Jacob A. r. Mathena.

Mr.. Jacob A. R. Mathena, a we'll
known officer of this town and county,
died at his residence a short distance
south of Charles Town on Thursday
morning last. aged IS years. He had
served as Constable of Charles Town
District for about twenty years. and had
also been Sergeant and Tax Collector OF
the Town OF Charles Town for the past
ten years. both of which offices he filled
faithfully and efficiently. Mr.. Mathena
in his long official intercourse with the
public earned the reputation OF being
scrupulously honest and upright in his
transactions, was conscientious and fear
less in the discharge of duty. yet most
even tempered man, with kindly heart
and genial disposition, and one whom
those who knew him best held in the
highest esteem. He is survived by a
widow, one sstsr. three sons and three
daughters Charles and Rissler. at Pit
cairn, Pa; Mrs. ]. w. Smith. near Mid
dleway; and Ebra, Bessie and Agnes, at
home. Funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian church on Saturday after
noon, conducted by Rev.C. Sydenstrick-
er. assisted by Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins,
after which the body was inferred in
Edge Hill Cemetery. The Mayor Coun-
cilmen and other officials of the Corpor-
alton of Charles Town were honorary
pallbearers, and the active pallbearers
We're Messrs. Robt. H. Phillips. G. b.
Rodefer. Geo. B. Hooff, VIM. M. Burns,
H. A. Carroll and Geo. w, NARROW. "A
large number of persons from all over
the county attended the funeral, attest
ing the. high esteem in which the de-
ceased was held.