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The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17

friends. Mr.. Jewell says they had q
grand time all the way around and he
gained ten pounds in weight, but still
thinks that Oskaloosa and Mahaska
county are as good as the best.
Montezuma Republican: A. A. Shat.
err, a brother of Ernest Shafer, now liv.
ing near Melrose. New Mexico, was in
town Monday. He lived here about
thirteen years ago, then lived in Oska.
loosa twelve years. He lives just
across the road from Alonzo Shelley.
He reports the crops fine, and that that
part of the territory is rapidly being
settled by northerners. The princi.
pal crops are kafiir corn, maize, millet,
lfalfa and broom corn. They have
had plenty of rain this summer, and
the drinking water is of good quality
and reasonably abundant, though the
wells are of good depth. This is a
great watermelon and sweet potato
country. and the products in that line,
ne says, would amaze Iowans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stump and Chas.
Brock, who we're delegates from Oska-
loosa Tribe No. 4 and Winonah Coun-
ell No. 80 of this city to the Grand
Council of Iowa, Improved Order of
Red Men and Degree of Pocahontas,
nave returned from the Great Pow
vow. They report splendid meeting
with the most lavish entertainment
and hospitality at the hands of the
people of Fort Dodge. Aside from the
business OF the council they had all
manner OF attention bestowed and
we're forcibly detained in the city over
the last night for the purpose of at
tending big ball given by the citizens
in honor of the visitors. Oskaloosa
lodge was summary honored in the
choice of Mr. Stump to the responsible
position of Grand Mishinewa of the
Grand Council This is the first time
in years that the Oskaloosa Tribe has
been officially recognized in the state
council. The meetings were held in
the new Armory hall and ample ac-
commodations for all features of the
state meeting were possible. Oska-
loosa would like the meeting of the
Grand Council again. 1t was held
here some years ago and our time has
not yet rolled around. The meeting
next year will be held at Iowa City,
and Davenport wants it in 1909. Our
turn next. Oskaloosa is recognized by
the council as one of the strongest and
best tribes in the state. The order is
growing rapidly in all parts of the
land and Iowa Council is holding even
with the best of them.
(From Mondays Daily
Ed Jordan, of ottumwa, spent Sun
day among friends in the city.
Miss Lola Simms, of Burlington, is
visiting in the city for a few days.
Miss Bulah Ross, of Washington,
vas guest Of friends in the city last
week.
Hillsboro News " p BIackford re,
turned from 2 ten days stay in oska.
loosa FRIDAY
A. p. SPENCE was passenger last
evening via the Iowa Central for Kan
sas City on business.
Art oppenheimer was a passenger
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17

enough to go in any herd. Seven head
of spring calves, 6 heifers and 2 bulls;
the bull calves are Subject to registry.
Twelve head of fine Durocs, consist
ing of z gifts and boa,s. One
Chester White boar, These are out
of prize-winning stock at Illinois State
Fair. An excellent chance to get
something good at your own price.
Easy terms. |. M. Reed, auctioneer.
Oct: 17r19-24
e. L. Thomas
will sell at public auction, miles
south of 0skaloosa and IL miles
west of Givin, on Friday, Oct. rs, 1907
mich COWS, 81 spring shoats, 2
brood sows, dozen chickens; 50
bushels early potatoes, 1S5 shocks OF
corn, l25 bushels of oats, tons of
timothy hay, stack of straw; wagon,
buggy and harness, set double work
harness, pillow, cultivator, harrow,
double shovel, wood rack; household
and kitchen furniture and other ar
ticles. Free lunch at noon. Terms
IL months. ,nH
l. M. Reed, Auctioneer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17

last evening for Kansas City on q
goods buying trip for the Golden Eagle.
Kirkville News: Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
moved to Oskaloosa Wednesday,
where they win make their future
home.
DIR. George w. Miser, of Knoxville,
was in the city Saturday caring for
business affairs and calling among
friends.
Miss Mabel Lynch returned this
morning to her school at Lacey after
an over Sunday visit at her home in
this city.
Keokuk Constitution Democrat: Mrs.
A. X Palmer, who has been visiting in
Oskaloosa, returned to the city
Wednesday.
Albert Cooper departed this morn
ing for Grinnell for a few days visit
with relatives and to look after bust
ness matters.
Mrs. Villa Lang, of Des Moines, is a
guest of her sister, Mrs. George Smith.
The ladies' go to Moline tomorrow to
visit relatives.
Mrs. ]. C. Wright and daughter re-
turned this morning from an over Sun
day visit with her mother, Mrs, Mid
ellsworth, of Eddyville.
John Christie, of Ottumwa, was an
over Sunday visitor in this city with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chris
tie, and daughter, Mrs. Isham Ewing.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Dunn, of Knox
vile, are in the city for a few days
visit among friends. They are en-
route to Davenport where they will
reside during the winter.
Miss Anna Schmitt went to Moline
this morning to be present at the we'd
ding of cousin. She expects to re-
main in the city several weeks visit
ing among relatives and friends.
Dave Lewis, of Sewers, was an over
Sunday visitor in town with friends
and acquaintances. He states that
Colfax and Sewers are about the bus
lest places in the country this fall
Richland Clarion: B. F. Stalker, of
Westfield. Indiana, came in last Fri
day to visit his cousins, Allen and
Aaron Stalker. Tuesday he and AL
len went to visit the Stalkers at Oska-
loOsa and Ames.
+ Washington Journal: Mrs. j. EN-
mons expects to leave Saturday morn
ing for a few days visit at Oskaloosa.
From there she will go to Montana for
an extended visit at the home of her
son, |. r. Emmons.
Souvenir postals to relatives and
friends here announce the return of
Emil Schmitt in New York City. Aft
ter a brief stay in the Catskill Noun
tains the young man will return to New
York where he will spend the winter.
pete" Baer, of Pella, came to the
city Saturday for a brief visit with
friends. Pete was formerly of this
city and valued member of the Iowa
brigade Band. He was disappointed
Saturday evening in not hearing a
concert.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17
BOOTH AT DIES MONIES.
The Great General Visits The Capital
City and Will Address Large
Audience This Evening.

General william Booth, the head of
the Salvation Army, is the guest of
the Des Moines Salvation Army Corps
today. This evening he delivers a
lecture in the auditorium. Several
members and officers Of the local
corps went up today to hear the great
general. Those going on the morn
ing train were William Pettichord.
Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Parker and two
daughters.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17
FIeener & Peasley

will hold their first annual sale on the
Fleener place, $40 North 4th street, Os-
kaloosa, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 26,
1907, at 1870 o'clock Ten milk cows
from to IL years old, some of them
fresh and some to be fresh soon. Sew
en- head of fine yearling heifers, sew
eral of them full bloods, bred to be
fresh in early spring. One yearling
bull, subject to registration, out Of a
dam by an imported sire, one of those
persistent mixers. This calf rs good
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17
PURCHASE PARSONAGE.
The Central M. E. Church Now own
Their Own Parsonage.

The Central M. E. church has pur-
chased the Lewis property, No. 42l
North Market street, for a parsonage
and possession will be given in the
near future. The house will be i'm
proved and conveniences added to
some extent. 1t is one of the best resi-
dences on the street as it now stands,
and the alterations will make it a
perfect home for the pastor of the
church.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17

w. N. Bair and family departed
this morning for Ladora, Ia, to attend
the funeral of me gentleman's mother
Mrs. Margaret Bair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry X. Spencer. of
Davenport, are in the city visiting a.
the home of the lady's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. w. Preston.
Mrs. Jesse Springer was a passen-
ger this morning for Davenport for a
few days visit with Mrs. C. T. Mat
thews and other friends.
Misses Lucy and Stella Van Corp
returned this morning to their schools
at Blyth after an over-Sunday visit
at their home in this city.
Mrs. M. sherman returned this
morning to her home at Des Moines
after an oyer-Sunday visit at the par
entail H. l.. Spencer home.
Miss Mamie Moore, who is teaching
school at Charlton, Ia, was an over
Sunday visited at the parental j. l.,
Moore home on North B street.
Miss Bess Brown returned to her
home this morning at Sigourney af-
ter an over-Sunday visit with her
brother, Geo. Brown, and family.
Mrs. w. NJ. Ream returned home
Saturday evening from Muscatine af-
ter few days visit with her husband
and attending to business affairs.
Miss Bessie Smith returned this
morning to her school at Eddyville
after an over-Sunday visit in the city
with her mother, Mrs. E. z. Smith.
Mrs. N. Stanton and daughter Win
fired returned this morning to their
home at Sigourney after an over
Sunday visit with Mrs Patrick Stan.
ton.
Delbert Smith and Blaine White
were passengers Saturday evening
via the Rock Island for San Francis
co, Cal, where they will make their
home. a.N.'
Mrs. Harry Cannon and children re-
turned Saturday evening to their
home at Fremont after a couple of
days visit at the parental M. Hedge
home.
Clay Bryan departed this morning
for Leighton for a visit with friends.
Dr. and Mrs. Cruzen returned last
evening from a visit with relatives at
Barnes City.
Hon. A. F. N. Hambleton, wife and
daughter Alma, Mrs. Spurgin and
daughter and DR.. Coffin are in Rich
mond, Ind, attending the Five-Y ears
meeting of the Society of Friends.
bud" Anderson, fireman on the G..
r. l. & p, has received a promotion
which will cause him to move to Des
Moines, where he has accepted bet
ter position in the employ of the same
company.
Deputy City Marshal Will Donelly
resumed his duties on the city police
force this morning after long vaca'
ton caused by an injury he suffered
by cutting his wrist. The wound Is
now healing nicely.
Mrs. John M. Price and daughter
Lenora went to Ottumwa this morn
ing to spend the day with Mesdames
Thos. Vaughan and David Davis, who
leave this evening for their home in
Denver, Col, after a pleasant visit in
this city and Ottumwa with friends.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17
No inquest.

No inquest was held over the remains
of Mrs. Samuel Prentice, who was
accidentally killed on a tressel on the
Northwestern Railway Co.'S right-of-
way yesterday morning II the rail
road companyiwas to blame for killing
the woman. they could not be held
for it. as the right-of-way is the rail-
road company's property and people
trespassing on the same do 1t at their
own risk. County Attorney John e..
Williams and Coroner FoehlingeT
thought II would be useless to hold an
Inquest. SO none was held. The coun-
~ was saved a BIG bill of expense.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-10-17
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the
week ending October ~, 1907.
Gents List.
Baughman, g H Gullion, Albert
Recman, VIM Kinds, Henry
Briggs, L Hull, BENZ. E
Brown, A ] Jones, Fred
Coffin, A ] King, Bob
Dodson, d M Rose err, A M
Grace, Patsy Smith, s T
Turner,
Ladies' List.
Bender, Mrs L Jordan, Mrs. Nellie
Davis, MrsEmmaJ Knight, Mrs Flora
Gwenenboom, MrsJ Lundstrom, Mrs O
Hoover, Elsie Martin, Mrs Eta re-
Rosenberger, Sadie
Parties calling for letters from this
list will please call attention to adver.
tised list.of this date. The above let
tiers will be held two weeks from date
and then sent to the dead letter office.
CHAs. v. HOFFMAN,, P. NJ.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
THE COUNTY TAXES
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
WILL HAVE BIG DEBATE
Plan for Debate i'm January Also.
Excellent Program Ar.
ranged.

The high school debating society,
the Forum" which is composed OF
members from the junior and senior
classes. will debate on the system of
taxation in this county at the last
meeting that will be held before the
Christmas vacation, which will be
next Friday. Unusual interest is be-
ing manifested in this debate by the
members of the Forum the high
school faculty. and many citizens of
the city and county, who are all in
vited to attend the meeting.
The question is stated as follows
That the system of taxation now
used in Yakima county should be
made more just. The affirmative will
be defended by Ben Sawbridge and
Lester Paine, while Will Horsley
and Earl Waugh will debate on the
negative. Besides the debate there
will be an interesting program which
was announced Monday morning on
the bulletin board. Following are
the programs for next Friday for the
first meeting after the Christmas
holidays:
Friday, December IS.
Address, 1.-The Bright and Beam
ing Prospect of Liquid Air" Ray
Shelley.
Debate, Resolved. That the Sys.
TEN of Taxation Now Used in Yaki.
ma County Should Be Made More
Just Affirmative, Ben Sawbridge
and Lester Palmer negative, Will
Horsley and Earl Waugh.
Selection-Forum Quartette.
Critics report.
Friday, January 2, 1908.
Address, "The Present Street Car
and Paving Franchise of North Yaki.
ma'-Clyde Sampson, president Of
the Forum.
Observation-Disclosures Wiley.
Debate, Resolved, That a Portion
of the Present United States Fleet
Should Be Detained to Remain Per.
manently on the Coast''-Affirma
tive, Raleigh Johnson and Clarence
I1ibler; negative, Earl McMacher
and Horace Doust.
Critics report.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
SOCIETY
Conducted BY
MARJORIE MORAN.

Luncheon was served Monday
noon to the ministers of North Yaki-
ma and vicinity and their wives at
the United Presbyterian church. The
luncheon hour was spent very pleas
antly. Rev H. A. Luckenbach acted
as postmaster and DR.. c. F. Clapp
and Rev. J. n. Mcconnell, the evan
gelists who are now conducting serv-
ices in this city, gave very interest
ing addresses. G. A. Butler, the
blind evangelist, sang and short
talks were given by Dr. Charles Glib
son and Rev. H. A. Whitney Mrs.
y. F. Turner, Mrs. ]. NJ. Thompson,
Mrs. Hernick, Mrs. D. NJ. Montgom-
cry and John Van Llyke assisted in
serving the luncheon.
Frank Kuehn, who has been in
Seattle for the past few days, return
ed home Monday afternoon.
The Neighborhood Whist club met
Monday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred B. Cline. Grand was the
game which was played at six tables
The rooms were very prettily dec
GRATED with ported plants and cut
flowers. The dainty score cards were
hand-painted in a design of roses.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess, who was assisted By
Miss Helen Scott.
The engagement of Mrs. Elizabeth
Dehl and Mr.. Frank Williams was
announced Monday at a very charm
ing luncheon given by Mrs. Alex
ander Miller. 314 North Second. A
miniature bridal party under dec
Grafton of smilax and white satin
ribbon formed the decoration for the
center of the table. The guests ia
vors were dainty hat pin holders
The plan for announcing the en-
gagement was a most unique one.
During the luncheon, which was
served at 1870 o'clock, a messenger
boy delivered telegram to Mrs.
Miller, which she read to the guests.
The telegram announced the be-
trothal of her sister to Mr.. Williams
Covers were laid for Mrs. Murray
Miles. Mrs. 0. A. Fechter. Mrs. Harry
Baylor. Mrs. George Vance, Mrs. E.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
COAL STATE
Washington Promises to Equal State
of Pennsylvania.

SPOKANE. Wash, Dec Lids
coeries made near Glacier, Wash.
northwest of Spokane. and verified
by A. G. Bennett of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, formerly superintendent of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
coal mines promise to place Wash
ington second to Pennsylvania as a
producer of anthracite coal Mr.
Bennett has made thorough inspec-
ton Of the deposit and analyses of
the product and says equals the
Wilkesbarre coal. while a conserva-
tive estimate places the amount of
coal above the water level at 6,000,-
600 tons. The vein is eight feet
thick and extends a considerable dis
Jance into Whatcom county. The de-
post, which was discovered by Ar
thur Alexander of Minneapolis, While
hunting bear. will be developed by
the Washington Anthracite Coal
company. recently organized in this
state with a capital Of 100000.
Gen. Thomas H Cavanaugh of Pros
ser, Wash. who is at the head OF the
enterprise, announces that it is ex-
pected 10 begin shipments to various
points in Washington and adjoining
states within q year.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
LOOKS FOR BROTHER
TEXAS MAN HOPES TO FIND
HIM IN H0RTH YAKIMA
Civil War Separated Them and for
30 Years He Has Been Hunt
ing Him.

For nearly fifty years y. D. burst
has searched the world over in vain
hunt for his brother Jonathan. Sep
arated during the DAYS when the
Civil war was threatening. Nathaniel
burst has never heard from him.
either directly or otherwise The
boys were twins. born in Pennsyl
vania nearly 10 years ago, and grew
to young manhood without being
apart from each other scarcely
single day they were closer chums
perhaps than gen the few brothers
who are in > small way affectionate
10 each other When talk OF war
was beginning 10 be the topic Nat"
as he was called. could not for real
sons of his own be reconciled to the
position taken by the north and with
no word Of farewell left the old
home. going where no one at that
time knew Jonathan came home
one night from his days work only
TO find that his brother had gone.
Since these two bade each other good
morning some 80 years ago neither
has seen or even heard from the
other Nathaniel at the close of the
war returned TO the old home only
to learn that Jonathan had been gone
for nearly three years. Since that
time he has been a rover over the
world following first one and then
another rumor that his brother was
here or there In a pitiful letter to
the Herald this man, now almost
three score and ten, pleads to be told
where his long lost kinsman is. He
says HE must be somewhere.
think he is miner Won't you
please try and find him for me. | am
nearing the end Of my journey and
/ must see him before the master
calls me home The writer, ~ D.
burst gives his address as Fit Worth
Texas. care of 7. r. James < Sons.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
RECORD OF CIRCUS
LOCAL FIREMAN HOLDS
A DEGREE OF A. B. IN EAST
Ernest Ruth Has Had Rather
Eventful Bur Somewhat Easy
Life.

Ernest Ruth. better known as
"Gircus. is recovering from his at
tack of pluerisy. which necessitated
his place at the fire department be-
ing filed by a sub. Circus" is one
OF the best known men in the city,
and certainly the happiest of them
all Worry is word he doesn't
understand, neither does he want to.
Before becoming associated with the
FIRE department, Circus" was never
known to have job more than two
weeks at any one time He would
work. any time and any place and
do any thing for any wages that
might be offered, from peddling bills
70 washing dishes or running an
errand His father. the Rev. A. J.
Ruth Of Batavia. ILL.,. was. according
10 Circus" very able man, as well
as an ambitious one. and the fact
that his son seemed 10 care very
little as to whether it rained or not
was the oeeaion for several bitter
and painful interviews between the
two, later resulting in a disagree
ment which could not be healed
"Circus" holds an "A b" degree
from the University of Wisconsin,
and for three years held the amateur
running broad jump record at that
institution. He was also one Of the
educational directors for the Y. VI.
c. a. for a season and recently re-
ceived a bill from them for $3.50
back dues. He says that to pay such
an account would cause him endless
worry and refuses to think about it.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
NEWS NOTES FROM WAPATO.
A. c. Kellogg Quits School Because
of Ill Health

WAPATO Wash. Dec. A. C.
Kellogg, who has been a teacher in
the Central school, has been compell-
ed to give up his work because of ill
health He will be succeeded By
Mrs. Kellogg, who has been substi-
tuting for him the last two weeks.
She will resign her position as dep
uty postmistress. Miss Mildred
Kaufman and Miss Wenona Lake
have accepted positions in the post
office.
Captain Martin, a prominent Yaki-
ma Indian and pioneer steamboat
man on the Columbia river, and Mrs.
Hoffer were married at the home OF
the latter in Medicine valley last
week The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Mr.. Helm, the Indian
preacher at Fort Simcoe.
County Surveyor Mcintyre came
down from North Yakima last week
and went over the proposed new
county road on the reservation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
FLOR FIRST EXHIBIT.
JOHN FEAR WILL TAKE A
DISPLAY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS
Will BE Shown at State Dairymen'.
Convention to Boost Yakima.
From Ahtanum.

John II. Fear, butter and cheese
maker for the Fear Cheese and But
ter Co., of Ahtanum, is preparing a
butter and cheese exhibit for the
State Dairymens convention to be
held at Stanwood. Snohomish coun-
ty, this month. This is the first ex-
hibit of dairy products ever sent from
this county to any dairymen's con-
vention held annually in this state.
Mr.. Fear. who is a graduate of the
Washington college and an artist in
the butter and cheese business. in
tends to do some hustling for Yaki-
ma at Stanwood by proving that
yakima Is Better" not only for the
big red apple, but for dairy products.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
BANKS GONE.
Herald Gifts Greatly in Demand
More Have Been Ordered.

Last evening the last of the little
Herald banks was gone. The bank
proposition interested hundreds OF
people and ever since the gifts were
offered the office has been crowded
daily.
Another large order has been plac-
ed for the banks, so successful has
the giving been, and it is expected
they will arrive here in about six
weeks for distribution.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
Apples Make Hit,

Apples from the Pacific northwest
have captured the Orient and Rus
STA. Yadgloglou Brothers of Vladi-
vostok, after making a display in one
OF the principal store windows OF
this city, afterwards arranging the
display in a setting of American and
Russian flags. when it was photo
graphed, 10 be reproduced in colors
for international advertising. The
display was unusual in that most OF
the boxes were shown wrapped ready
for ocean Shipment. each encased in
burlap. Varieties included the Win
ter Banana. Ortlev. Hyde's King and
Arkansas Black
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB ELECTION
S. J. Harrison Chosen President a,
Last Meeting.

The Sunnyside Commercial club
met and elected the following Off
GERS for the coming year: President,
5. J. Harrison; vice, president,
George H. Irish; secretary, j. M.
Dunn; treasurer, R. G. Page. They
also elected II trustees. A commit
tee was appointed to make all the
necessary arrangements for what
shall be known in Sunnyside as
market day." to be held once a
month. 1t is designed to make this
market day one on which the ranch
ers will bring to town whatever they
may have to sell, when other ranch
ers or buyers will be enabled to
secure what they may need with less
delay
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
Heavy Trial EXPENSE.

The month of November has been
a record breaker for the superior
court in this county. There has been
lie cost bills and the jury expense
alone was over $1,000. The larger
percentage OF the expense was caused
by the trial of Charles Matsuii, the
Jap convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree, and Joseph Flanney, an
indian found guilty of murder IN
the first degree. These two trials
alone occupying over two weeks and
neessitating a special venire of tales
men for each.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-12-11
University Enlarges Library,

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 9.-A GAL
lery will be constructed in the uni
Eersity library during the Christmas
holidays In order to make room for
10000 books which are now kept
IN the basement. This will double
the shelving capacity Of the library
and give students free access to all
the books