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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE SEC'Y. SHAW COMING.
Father Accused of Criminal Assault
Upon His Daughter.

Greenberry Elkins, man about for
ty-two years of age, is confined in the
county Jail on a most serious charge,
that of making criminal assault up
on his own daughter, girl between
fifteen and sixteen years of age. The
outrage was committed at the Elkins
home Sunday. 1t appears that the
father and his daughter and another
little girl were at the house alone.
Elkins sent the younger girl away to
neighbor upon some pretext, and in
her absence accomplished his pur-
pose. He then threatened the girl
should she tell or leave the place.
She slipped out to a neighbor's in the
afternoon and upon her statements an
information was made out and war
rant issued before Squire l. NJ. Reed
upon which Elkins was Immediately
arrested. 1t is said that the man
acknowledges his guilt, excusing his
dCLS Oh dCCOuuL VI lu6 use VI luIOAl-
cants.
Squire Reed having made an exam
ination into the merits of the case,
held the defendant to the grand jury
and in default of a good sized bond
the man was brought to Oskaloosa
Monday and placed in the county jail
to await the action of the grand jury.
Upon advice of authorities medi-
cal examination of the victim, Dolly
Elkins, was made and evidences OF
the outrage were readily found.
Greenbury GElkins has lived about
Rose Hill Tor some time. He he
been day laborer and has worked
with the section gang at the place a
great part Of The time. The wife died
some time ago and other relatives
have been living in the home with
the man, sister and MS son, lad oi
about nineteen.
The mans bond was placed at two
thousand dollars. No effort is being
made to procure bail as the fellow
might not be safe did he return to
his home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
HANGED HIMSELF
| IN COUNTY JAIL
GREEN8ERRY ELklNS ExPiATES
HIS RENoLTlNG CRIME.
MAKES MOOSE OF A BLANKET.
Work is Done So Quietly That Other
Inmates Of His Cell Are Not
Aroused From Their
Sleep.

Greenberry G. Elkins, of Rose Hill,
committed suicide by hanging in his
cell in the Mahaska county Jail last
night. The body was discovered
hanging against the side of the door
grating about two o'clock this morn
ing by one of the cell inmates. 1t
was quite cold at that time. The
turn key, Perry Black, found the body
still hanging when he opened the cell
room at seven o'clock this morning.
The fact of prisoner hanging him
self in such a manner seemed ridicu-
lous to Mr.. Black and for moment
he was amused at the thought that
the boys should try to play a joke
like that on him. But as he turned
on the gas he learned that the thing
was a reality. The man was dead
and Mr.. Black lost no time in cutting
the strip of blanket with which the
victim had ended his existence.
Elkins waited about in his cell last
night until the other occupants had
retired to their hunks. He then quiet
ly went about his WORK He had torn
one of the stout bunk blankets into
wide strips, and twisted them into
rope. One end of this he tied around
his neck. He then clinbed up
against the grating at the front of the
cell room and tied the other end of
the strips above the cross bars to
prevent its slipping. With this Sc
curely fastened he let himself go and
with his feet just touching the floor
he let the weight of his body do the
work of strangulation.
Coroner Chas. Foehlinger was sum
moned and the body was given into
his charge. 1t was taken to his
apartments on First avenue east,
where 1t was prepared for burial.
Elkins was confined in the 1ail
Tuesday, having been arrested, charg-
ed with an unspeakable crime, the
rape of his own daughter, Dollie Ell
kins, a girl of sixteen years, at Rose
Hill Sunday. Since being placed in
the Jail the man has been sullen and
has talked but little to any one. He
seemed to be studying or thinking
yesterday. He deliberately worked
out his plan and without a word to
anyone carried it out and ended his
life rather than face the charge for
which he was being held. He had
acknowledged his guilt to the officers
and the evidence against him was Of
nature not to be disputed. His
punishment would have been certain.
Hence the fellow took the law into
his own hands and the crime, bad as
it was, has had swift and complete ex-
piation.
The coroner will hold an inquest
over the remains at the supervisors
room in the court house this evening.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
Will Deliver an Address in 0ska-
loosa, November 1.

Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of
the United States Treasury, will be
in Oskaloosa on Thursday, November
1, and will deliver the address at a
grand republican rally that day.
Such is the good news that came to
Chairman atterson of the Mahaska
county republican committee today,
from the state organization. Plans
for the meeting have not been ma.
tured as yet, but effort will be made
to make this the big rally of the cam
paign.
Secretary Shaw is one of the most
talked about men in the nation today,
is probable candidate for president
two years hence, and is one of tha
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
Original Notice.
Josephine McBeth

James B. McBeth.


In the district court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Mahaska county,
December term, A. d. 1906.
&C. To James B. McBeth:
You are hereby notified, that on or
before the 22d day of October, 1906,
petition Of Josephine McBeth will
be filed in the Office of the clerk of
the district court of the State of Iowa,
in and for Mahaska county, claiming
of you divorce from the bonds OF
matrimony on the grounds of cruel
and inhuman treatment; also asking
for the care, custody and control of
your three minor children.
land that unless you appear hereto
and defend before noon of the second
day Of the December term, A. D. 1906,
of said court. which will commence
on the 4th day of December, 1906, de.
fault will be entered against you and
judgment and decree rendered there
on as prayed in said petition.
w. r. Nelson,
12w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
TWO men ARE KILLED
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
NEAR MELBOURNE.
Special to Daily Herald.

Special to Daily Herald.
Marshalltown, Ia, Oct. pa two
enginemen were killed in wreck or
the Chicago Great Western of trair
No. S, south bound, three miles west
of Melbourne. The dead:
ENGINEER HILL. of Des Moines
killed on his engine.
FIREMAN MITCHELL, Oelwein,
scalded; died in hospital here.
The wreck was due to either a
broken fange or a broken rail, caus
ing the engine to jump the track
Earlier reports that the locomotive
went through bridge which work
men had been repairing proved un.
founded.
None of the passengers were hurt
Later developments show that the
pilot dropped and derailed the engine
while the train was running fast in an
attempt to make up lost time.
The body of Engineer Hill was sent
to Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
CEDAR.

Frank Moore, who is lying i'll with
typhoid fever, is reported better al
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Newell of Ere
mont visited at Mrs. Mary CARROTS
home Sunday.
Charley Fox and family went to
New Sharon Saturday to visit with
relatives over Sunday.
Mrs. Cora Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs
Jake Whitman, visited at the Charley
Fox home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. German and son, who
live north of Oskaloosa, visited with
her sister, Mrs. Lon Boles, Sunday.
The Friends missionary meeting
met at the Mrs. Charley Witt home
Thursday. Quite a number attended
Mrs. Kate Pickens and Mrs
Wroughton of Oskaloosa came to the
Chas. Witt home Thursday to attend
the missionary meeting.
Mrs. Charley Witt and daughter
Belle and Mrs. Mary Riggs went t.
Chillicothe on Friday to take the train
to; go to Ringgold county to visit
with relatives.
A number of the community gather
ed in at the Rev. Mcbride home or
Friday, taking in AN old fashioned
donation, all kinds of eatables, bott
for man and beast; all having goot
time; spent the evening in singing
Mr.. Boyd leading in prayer, and ther
they all departed for home, wishing
them all goodnight.
Oct. 13. BIB.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
Notice Of Removal.

DR.. w. W. Talbot, veterinarian, has
removed his office to a new location,
the Morris Freeman brick building.
406 High avenue west, first door east
Of Scott Longs feed yard, where he
Is ready to attend all patrons prompt
ly. Residence, corner South B street
and Third avenue west. Telephones,
once 240, Residence s1S Black. Good
hospital accommodation
3Sds-12wS
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25

finest speakers in the country. His
services are in great demand every
where, and Oskaloosa and Mahaska
county are fortunate In securing him.
Mr.. Shaw will make an address that
will offend no one, even his most bit
ter political enemies, and voters Of
all parties and creeds should arrange
to hear him on November /.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25
MEETS IN LYNNVILLE.
0skaloosa District Conference Or
October 20 to 80.

Following is the program for the
Oskaloosa District Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church to be
held at Lynnville, October 20, 80 and
81, Rev. ]. c. Willis presiding and
H. c. Millice, secretary: &C.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25

"A symposium: (a) Baptism, ]. E.
Corley; (b) The Lords Supper, j. E.
Caughlin. ...
Our Benevolences-E. L. Tenant.
The Christian Faith-Curtis; a re-
VIEW. M. McClelland.
Do not forget to notify the pastor.
H. C. Millice, LynnVille, Oct. "a, how
many laymen will attend.
Train leaves Oskaloosa Monday at
1855 p. M, connects at New Sharon
for Lynnville, but does not go to
Lynnville tuesday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1906-10-25

A street rumor has it that Oskaloo.
sa will soon be given chance to
secure a good factory, one that is be.
ing sought by number Of cthec cit
les.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
REBATE CASE
First to Come to Trial in Pennsylva-
mia Under the EIkins Law.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Members of
the firm of R. D. Wood & Co.,
iron manufacturers, with plants at
Florence, N. j., and Emaus, Pa, were
placed on trial in the United States
court here Tuesday, charged with ac-
cepting rebates from the Great North
ern Railway Co. and the Mutual Tran
sit Co. on shipments to Winnipeg.
Indictments were found against
Walter, Stuart, Richard and George
Wood, but at the opening of court the
indictments against the latter two
were quashed.
This is the first rebate case to come
to trial in this state under the
ElSins anti-rebate law. The defend
ants, if convicted, are liable to a fine
of $4,000.
The Great Northern Railway Co., C.
E. Campbell, its local agent; the
Mutual Transit Co. and L. W. Lake,
New York agent for the transit COM
pany, are under indictment, charged
with offering a rebate to the Wood Co.
The Mutual Transit Co. and Paul ].
Diver, local agent for the company,
are also under indictment, charged
with offering a rebate to the National
Essence Co. for Coffee Co.
George T. Roberts, assistant auditor
of the Interstate commerce commits
sion, was the only witness heard
Tuesday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Swung Their Swords.

An amusing story is related of Law
renee Barrett and John Mccullough
when they were starring together IN
the west. The manager of some out of
the way place in Colorado got them to
play an engagement with him for "one
night only" The stage of the theater
was so small that there was hardly
standing room for the company, the flies
being about two feet above the actors
heads. The bill was Richard Ill.," and
by the time they came to the last scene
the patience of both Mccullough and
Barrett was exhausted. But they had
their revenge. Just before they rushed
on for the 'windup" between Richard
and Richmond, Mccullough, who was
playing Richard, turned to Barrett.
How in thunder are we going to swing
our swords in that space?" he asked.
'Never mind" replied Barrett, ''cut
the scenery down." And they did. They
went at each other with a vengeance,
and with every blow made cash in the
flies or cut piece out of one of the
wings. When the fight was finished
and the victorious Richmond stood over
his PROSTATE foe, the flies above him
hung in ribbons and the wings were
total wrecks.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
MAKER OF STEEL SQUARES.
Important Industry That sprang
from the Ingenuity of
Blacksmith.

The first steel square was made by
Silas Hawes at South SALISBURY, VT.
50 years ago, and the industry is scI,l
carried on at the same place.
Hawes was a blacksmith and wheel
wright and was called upon to do some
repairing to the cart OF a peddler.
These fellows were always reluctant TO
let any hard coin get away from them
and whenever possible they paid their
bills by making some sort of trade.
On this particular occasion the ped
dler had in his cart a number of saws
which had been discarded as worn past
redemption and Hawes, conceiving the
idea that he could make use of them,
took several of them in lieu of pay
ment for the work he had done. He
cut these lengths of metal up into suit
able sizes and made squares and rules
of them.
The tools became popular at once
and sold for five and six dollars, mos.
of the business being done through tha
peddler who had been the means os
bringing the saws to Mr.. Halves.
At first the blacksmith made the
tools only at odd times when he had
nothing else on hand, but the demand
became so great that he mad to mako
special arrangements for their manu-
facture, and the industry grew into
one of rather imposing proportions.
Mr.. Hawes had been engaged in the
manufacture of the squares for several
years before it occurred to him TO
take out a patent on the new imple-
ment. He did this ultimately and be-
gan the manufacture of them in earn
est, erecting factory for this purpose
The plant has been enlarged seve:a,
times, but steel squares are now mad
on the site where the first one was la
boriously formed by the old black
smith.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
THELEGALITY
Of Contributions by In
suranCe Companies to
CAMPAIGN FUNDS
To Be Tested by District Attorney
JerOme-May Involve Members
of National Committee.

New York.-District Attorney Jer-
ONE appeared before Magistrate
Moss in the Tombs police court
Tuesday and applied for warrants to
be used in testing the legality of the
contribution of insurance companies
funds to political campaign commit
tees. The name of no person was
mentioned at the time.
After listening to Mr.. Jerome, Mag
istrate Moss said that before he would
issue any warrants in the matter, evil
dence would have to be presented that
a crime had been committed.
To establish this evidence Mr..
Jerome asked for the issuance of a
number of subpenas in blank to be
used in John Doe" proceedings be-
fore the magistrate. Late in the day
these subpenas were issued.
In taking this action Mr.. Jerome is
carrying out the policy he announced
before Justice O'Sullivan in the court
of special sessions last Friday when
he defended the opinion he had pre-
viously rendered that there had been
no crime committed in connection
with the campaign contributions.
Mr.. Jerome also suggested at that
time that if contributing to campaign
committees by officers of the insur-
ance companies constituted larceny
the matter involved chairman George
B. Cortelyou and Treasurer Cornelius
N. Bliss, of the republican national
campaign committee, in matter of re.
ceiving stolen goods.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
SIX PERSONS ARRESTED
In Connection with Collapse of
Pittsburg Bank.

Pittsburg, Pain the face of de-
malls by government officials it was
learned Tuesday from an authori-
tative source that warrants have been
issued for four other persons in con-
nection with the collapse of the En-
terprise national bank last October.
These are in addition to the six per-
sons now under arrest, five of whom
were arrested Monday and the sixth,
ex-Paying Teller Thomas w. Harvey,
who surrendered himself Tuesday.
The federal officials declare that the
arrests made conclude the criminal
proceedings for the present, but it
was learned from another source that
the officials will not admit the exist
ance of the other four warrants until
they have been served.
The examination of the affairs OF
the bank has by no means been con
cluded and further investigation may
result in more arrests.
Assistant United States Attorney
Robert M. Gibson said the transac.
tions disclosed by the investigation
SO far made involve close to $1,000,0 900
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
DISFIGURED WITH ECZEMA.
Brushed Scales from Face Like Pow
der-Under Physicians Grew Worse
-Cuticura Works Wonders.

"T suffered with eczema six months.
had tried three doctors, but did MT get
any better. 1t was on my body and on
my feet so thick that 1 could hardly put
pin on me without touching eczema. My
face was covered, my eyebrows came out,
and then it got in my eye. 1 then went to
another doctor. He asked me what was
taking for it, and told him Cuticura. He
said that was very good thing, but that
he thought that my face would be marked
for life. But Cuticura did its work. and
my face is now just as clear as it ever was.
/ told all my friends about my remark
able cure. feel so thankful / want every
body far and wide to know what Cuticura
can do. 1t is sure cure for eczema. Mrs.
Emma White, 64l Cherrier Place, Cam
den, N. j., April 25, 1905"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Ponnlar Line to the East.

The splendid passenger service Of the
Nickel Plate Road, the care and atten-
ton shown passengers have made it a
favorite with the inexperienced as well as
those accustomed to travel. Every feature
necessary to the comfort and convenience
of the passengers, especially ladies travel
ing alone or accompanied by children, is
provided. Colored Porters in Uniform are
in attendance to serve the wants of all
and to see that cars are kept scrupulous-
ly clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains,
and an excellent Dining service, serving
Individual Club meals or la Carte at
moderate cost. When travelling East pur-
chase your tickets via the Nickel Plate
Road. All trains depart from the La
Sale st. Station, Chicago. For full in
formation regarding tickets, rates, routes,
sleeping car reservations, etc, call on or
address j. y Callahan, General Agent,
No. Ill Adams St., Chicago, Ill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Not So Excellent.

This man was talking to beau
tiful young lady, an heiress, at a
ball.
YES she was saying, when
don't wish to accept a mans atten-
tions, and he asks me where 1 live, /
say in the suburbs
The man laughed.
"'Ha! Ha! Excellent, he said. But
where do you live, Miss South?'
In the suburbs, Mr.. Jones, she an
swered."-Kansas City Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Congressional.

Washington.-In the senate on the
9th Mr.. Tillman and Mr.. McCumber
spoke on the railroad rate bill. In
the house the emergency deficiency
bill was under discussion. The house
refused to instruct delegates to the
international conference to consider
reciprocity in conjunction with the
Monroe doctrine. A few paragraphs
of the legislative appropriation bill
were considered.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
One of our clients, a

One of our clients, a
prominent, successful Cleve-
land Manufacturing Com
pany, is about to increase
their capital and will issue
$50, 900 treasury stock. We
have arranged to handle this
issue for them, and will sell
it in lots to suit.
This is a stock of unques-
toned merit, sterling value,
earns large dividends and is
desirable from every stand
point. 1t will stand the
closest scrutiny and full op-
portunity for investigation
will be given.
The Company manufac-
lures a staple product, we'll
and favorably known
throughout the country. Its
equipment is superb and
they are leaders in their line.
We shall be pleased to
confer with you through
your local attorney, or you
may visit us personally.
\ BURROWS & MASON, Attorneys,
4l3 Schotield Building,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Misapplied Energy.

Your husband has wonderful intel
lect, anyhow" said the soothing relative.
Yes" answered the woman who tells
her troubles; ''he is one of these men who
insist on worrying about the treasury
deficit instead of the grocery bill. ll."-Wash.
ington Star.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
High Life.

Knicker-What will become of their
children?
Backer-They will be taken from the
servants of the father and brought up
by the servants of the mother.--N. Y.
Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30

Terrible headaches and dizzy spells OPP
pressed me and my back was lame, sore
and stiff. A months treatment with
Doan's Kidney Pills rid me of this trou-
BILE, and now am strong and healthy
and weigh $50 pounds. l give the credit
to Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. 20 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30

of typhoid left me
with weak kidneys.
Every night 1 had to
get up frequently to
pass the urine, which
was ropy, dark and
very painful to void. 1
had no appetite, but
drank water continual
ly without being able
% nunnnh mn thirSf
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Ended in BIoodshed.

Bluefeld, w. Va.-Bloodshed and
death was the ending of a
social at the Methodist Episcopal
church at Coaldale, near here Tues
day night. One man was killed in
stantly, his wife was dishgured by
having part of her head torn away
with shotgun and several others
received serious bullet wounds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
Still Worrying Him.

What debt we owe to medical
science!" he said, as he put down the
paper.
Good garcious!" she exclaimed.
Haven't you paid that Doctors bill
yet?"-Stray Stories.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
A Ladies' Tailor.

She-Was she ever disappointed by a
tailor?
He-oh yes; she married one.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by ali Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30

Take Garfield Tea in the spring; it will
contribute much to the perfection of your
health, for its use insures pure blood and
natural action of the liver, kidneys,
stomach and bowels.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1906-03-30

y
The Passenger Department Of the Chicago
" NORTH Western Railway announces that
as means of increasing the efficiency of
the "Seeing America First' movement,
round trip tickets will he sold over that line
TO all Pacific Coast points, good on their fast
limited trains, at the rate of $3.50 from
Chicago, daily June 1st to Sept 18th. Every
facility is being provided for in the way of
stopovers and other conveniences, and the
tourist movement to the Pacific Coast for
the coming season promises to show an in
crease of many Thousand people over that of
any season ever known.
If there is really so much room at the
top, some of us exhibit great cleverness
in finding any place at all at the bottom
Home and Abroad.
There is nothing better than a cheap
phonograph for starting undesirable CALI
ers on the homeward path.-Chicago Daily
News.