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The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
How PelIa Celebrated.

Pella Chronicle: Pella was almost
deserted last Thursday, the Independ-
ence day celebrations at nearby
points attracting many. Monroe got
the larger part of the crowd, 1872
tickets being sold to that point, and
1873 to OskalooSa, besides the many
persons who drove across country.
Des Moines, Newton and Ottumwa
also came in sfor a Snare of the
crowd and many picnic parties were
held along the Skunk and Des Moines
rivers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
E. A. DARNELL HoNoRED.
Elected Trustee of Grand Lodge by
Iowa. Eagles.

Council Bluffs, Ia, July BE. A,
Darnell of Oskaloosa was honorei by
the Eagles in state convention here
by being elected trustee OF the
grand lodge. The officers chosen
were: President, NJ. J. Dyer Of Gin
ton; vice president, Paul Van Dyck OF
Des Moines; secretary, John p. Tin
ley of Council Bluffs; treasurer, j.. J.
Kline of Des Moines. The next con-
yention will be held in Marshalltown.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18

Northern France OF an Irish gentle
man named Arthur OLeaiy His
style is easy, his descriptions delight
full and the legends with which it Is
filed are fascinating.
80 9
The Outsider read this book many,
many years ago, under conditions the
best for q stay-at,home journey A
cold, moonlight night, warm fire, an
easy chair and a good light,--these
were the surroundings. For hours we
read, fascinated, or pausing, leaned
back in our chair to dream over the
mental picture. Once at such a pic
ture sudden sharp report startled
us, and looking out over the snow we
were amazed to see the flash of an
other light, so colily blue white, that
we thought it lightning.
Now lightning over the snow always
gives us a chill There is something
uncanny about it, and though we did
not look for ghosts we leaned back
in our chair waiting for further devel-
opments. There were none AMI wei
turned back, signing, to arthur
Later it transpirei that
the explosion and light were caused by
the great meteor which fell near Ce-
dar Rapids.
Not every stay-at-nome traveller isl
treated to a pyrotechnic display, but
on the whole they fare very well.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
YOUNGEST Train Dispatcher.

Gordon Emerson, of Burchinal, now
in the dispatchers office of the Great
Western, is believed to be the young
est dispatcher in Iowa, as ne was the
youngest operator. He began work
and had charge of the Great Western
station at Burchinal when only Ii
years of age. After holding the posi-
ton three years he spent two years in
school and now at the age of IS has a
trick in the dispatcners Office.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
THE GIRLS OF 1878.
Fremont Ladies' Hold Happy An
nual Reunion.

Il
Men are Comrades" "a happy fam
ily." "us four and no MORE" hale
fellows well met" and a. that, but in
Fremont is found one of the most in
teresting and unique societies we
have ever known.
Thursday of this week was the
thirteenth annual gathering of the
charmed circle. These ladies' were
all in school together in 1878 or there
abouts. and more than a dozen years
ago several of ''the girls" we're to-
gether and suggested an annual re-
union. The idea was adopted with
great enthusiasm, and the Royal
Band was organized. They have met
every year since at the home of some
one of the members and the last oc-
casion was at the home of Mrs. EN-
ma Springer, on Thursday, July IL,
1907. There were present with Mrs.
Springer the following ladies': Mes
danes Emma Springer, Jennie Caves,
Anna Ellis, Ida Gordon, Libbie Coen,
Laura Heinzman, Florence Eastburn,
Hattie Funk, Estella Watts, Allie
Krout, Lille McClain, Maggie Will
son, Maggie Ehrenhard, Mary Eng
lish, Addie Arganbright, and Ruth
Triplett. The absent ones were Mrs.
Kate Reese, of st. Joseph, Mo-; Mrs.
Laura Byram, of Des Moines; Mrs.
Elvira Martin, of Oskaloosa. There
are only two of their membership
who have departed for the other
shore, Mrs. Josie Higgason, who died
in 1901, and Mrs. Josie Rankin, who
died May II, 1907. This brought sad
ness to all the friends of these dear,
departed ones, foremost among whom
are the associates of other days.
On each annual reunion occasion a
handsome folder is printed giving the
names of the members, and on the
title page a photograph of the host
ess. In the fall these ladies with
their husbands and children get to-
gether for a picnic and splendid time
which they always have. We doubt
if there is another case on record
where SO many ladies of any school
or community are permitted to reside
in the same community through so
many years. 1t is marvellous to say
the least. They have happy homes.
They are an important part of this
fine town of Fremont and are all like
the man in church who did not want
to go to Heaven and said "Fremonts
good enough for me-" OF this socie-
ty the town is justly proud and the
years yet to be will be jolly and
bright for them because of this bless
ed association.
The ladies all join in aiding the
hostess to prepare the entertainment.
Mrs. Springer's home was handsome
ly decorated in colors, red and yell
low, and with flowers galore. The
food was ample and delicious and
the day was a delight to all present.
The writer of this was County Sup
erintendent when these girls" were
in. school and remembers many OF
them in those days. We would not
give away their ages in this article
except that they have it printed on
their announcement and l saw it on
the parlor wall.
J. w. Johnson.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18

daughter might be able to continue
the business during his absence with
out the labor of removing the stand
to their home every evening, as has
been his custom, he presented a petit
ton to the city coulcil Monday even
ing to permit him to build a car on
that corner Of Market street to ac-
commodate his pop corn wagon SO
that it might be securely locked up
every evening and left safely IN the
street. 1t was the opinion OF many
of the councilmen that too many sucn
wagons already ,dfFfGIlfPP th Ii. beau,
ty and utility ofbhf #taHess streets
and no action was taken on the mat
ter.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
NEW SHOE STORE.
Messrs. Gosselink and Perkins Will
Engage in Business.

oskaloosa Is to have a new snoe
house and the firm will be known as
Gosselink & Perkins. The new firm
will consist of Lawrence ID. Gosselinkt
head clerk of the Clendenon Shoe com.
pany OF this city, and w. J. Perkins
Of Keokuk. Mr.. Perkins will remove
his family to the city in the near fu
ture and win occupy the c. e. Barnard
nome on North B street. He will be
In the city 70 superintend the opening
OF the new place.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
The Women's Way.

Despite warnings ianumerable many
women stil persist in stepping from
the car in the wrong direction, with
the usual results. There are always
lot of spectators who are tnrown
into panic, fearing that terrible
accident is about to happen, but as a
rule she picks herself up, smiles and
pursues her way as II that were the
regulation of falling from car.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
VOTE FOR INTERURsAN.
Five Per Cent Tax on Property Neat
Montezuma.

Montezuma, Ia, July 13.-At the
special election held here to vote on
a proposition to levy per cent tax
on all tie taxable property in this
township, to aid in the construction
of the proposed electric railroad from
Cedar Rapids to oskaloosa via Mar
engo and Moatezuma resulted 275 in
favor of the proposition land 20
against. O1ly two ballots were spoil
ed by marking otherwise than as pro-
vided by law, 3O6 votes in all being
cast.
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Missionary Meeting.

The Women's Board OF Foreign
Missions Of the Christian church met
Friday afternoon on the lawn at tne
Oskaloosa college. There was a large
attendance, over seventy-five ladies
being present. After the regular pus-
mess meeting dainty refreshments
were served. All present report a
most enjoyable time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
New Bank Booths.

The Frankel State Bank has re,
cant,v installed couple of individual
hooths for the use of customers OF
their safety deposit box vault. Ine
booths are in the private suite OF the
hank aad near to the vault. They are
nroyided with ample light and are
roomy and ample for the use intended
They give absolute privacy Tor the
customers and win be appreciated.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18

ways glad to see any Of the old folks
from home. We also enjoyed the
hospitality of Miss Lucy Lindsay who
formerly visited here quite frequently
with her sister, Mrs. Ida Hall. She
has a beautiful home at 411O Calumet
Avenue, which she presides over for
her brother. Robb Motifs, owner and
manager of the Pekin Theatre, and
where they both find it pleasure to
receive and entertain their many
friends.
A few of our readers have heard Of
the Pekin Theatre, Chicago. Those
who read the Sunday papers have oc-
casionally seen extended notices of
the enterprise and its management.
But few. we believe, have really un-
derstood the magnitude of the enter
prise or grasped its real significance
as an example of the advancement
and business sagacity of the Negro
race. The Pekin is the only bust
ness enterprise of its kind in the
world. 1t was built and is owned by
a Negro, it is managed and played by
Negroes, and is patronized by both
races, although the aim and thought
of the management is to draw its pat
ronage from the race by presenting
Negro talent and giving it an oppor-
tunity for development under condi-
tions that are both inviting and pro-
fitable. The owner and manager IS
Mr.. Robb T. Motifs. He Is an Iowa
boy, having been born in Muscatine,
where his father was interested in
numerous business enterprises be-
fore the war. His father died when
he was quite young and Robert moved
with the family to Washington, Iowa,
where he grew to manhood. He went
to Chicago in 1880 and has been uni
formally successfully in his business
ventures. The theatre occupies the
southwest corner of State and 9th
street, with a sixty-foot front on
State. 1t was built new from the
ground up about two years ago ana
has a seating capacity of about 1900.
1t has parquet, dress circle, balcony
and gallery, and stage extending the
full width of the building. The dress
ing rooms, of which there are a dozen
or more, are in the basement, and are
fitted up with every convenience that
the most fastidious star could de-
mand, while thousand costumes are
always at hand in the wardrobe ready
for instant use. Mr.. Motifs is assisted
in the management of the theatre by
his three nephews, Thomas, Ralph
and Robert Motifs, of Washington ana
through their courtesy and attention
we were permitted to inspect every
nick and corner Of the building, and
to see the workings of a city play |
house from the time the box office |
opens at 10 a. m. till the curtain falls
on the last act of the play at IL p.
M, and then some. A Philippine
drama entitled *Capt. Rufus" and a
chorus of fifty voices holds the
boards this month and is giving good
the house being well fill
ed at each performance. We wish to
many courtesies from
Master Ralph, who devoted an after
noon to our entertainment and show
ed us over the city, and to the entire
management for the freedom OF the
theatre, and in return we say to our
readers, when in Chicago you will
find it interesting and enjoyable tol
spend an evening at the Pekin where
every position from manager to JAM
tor is filed by a colored woman or
colored gentleman. ..y
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
CLERKS GET INCREASE.
Seven Members Of postoffice Force
Will Get 500 Mere.

Washington, d. c., July 13.-Seven
clerks in the Oskaloosa postofflce
have been granted an increase OF 800
per year in their salaries, beginning
July 1. The highest salary heretofore
has been $500. an It will now be 81
600.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
New Laws are Here.

The session laws enacted by tne
Thirty-secoad assembly have arrived
and can now be had by calling at the
county auditors Office.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18
MANY CITY AFFAIRS.
Claims Allowed And Other Action
Taken By the Council

The city council met in regular semi
monthly session Monday evening and
disposed of minor questions in add
ton to the routine business. The us
ual list of claims was allowed, includ-
ing those audited by the claims COM
mittee and the bill of R. A. Cricket for
$12 for the serving of notices which
was handed in too late to be audited,
and also the bill of Albert Cooper Of
$3.50 for trimming trees and for new
trees furnished the city this year and
last, which bill was disallowed at the
last regular meeting of the council.
The bill of the Kemble Floral Co, OF
$71.37 for the planting of flowers in
the park, which was disallowed at the
last meeting, was again brought up
and after much discussion as to wheth-
er or not it was excessive it was re-
ported that it was less than the bill
for the same work last year, but by a
small majority it was referred back to
Mr.. KembIe for reconsideration as ex-
cessive.
Sidewalks Assessed.
Two weeks notice having been CIV
en- In advance, the cost of three side
walks was assessed to the adjoining
property owners as follows: VIM. Ben
ton, $27.60; Jack Barnes, $3.50, and
Edna McCullum, $4,000. The city
clerk was also given authority to issue
notices to five other property owners
to the effect that the cost of sidewalks
would be assessed up to them at the
next regular meeting of the council.
The petition of the residents n the
vicinity of Oskaloosa college to order
new cement walk along South l
street facing the college as far west
as the Russell property. was referred
to the street and alley committee aid
the city engineer, as it was uncertain
ais to the amount of grading which tne
building OF new walk would necessi
tate.
Too Many Street Wagons.
f. H. McDaniels, the enterprlsrne
non corn dealer, who has been enjoy
ing tremendous business on the Far
mers' National Bank corner this sum
mer, is contemplating taking vaca
tioa. In order that his wife and littl
The Oskaloosa herald., 1907-07-18

Rain like the one Sunday night Is
good for corn and vegetables put no'
lor hay and grain.
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DEATH HAS COME TO
MRS. S. E. STATHAM
Passed Away on Saturday After
Brief Illness.

The death of Mrs. Ernest Statham,
which occurred at II O'Clock yester-
day morning, while not unexpected,
in view of her critical illness for
week past, causes deepest sorrow
among the many friends of the lovely
young wife and mother here.
A sadder death Americas has rarely
ever known.
For ten days she had been i'll at
the residence of her sister, Mrs. S.
r. Sims, and for a time it was hoped
that the approach of the grim reaper
could be stayed, but medical skill
and tender nursing were without
avail.
In the prime of beautiful young
womanhood, and when life held so
much for her, the summons came.
Mrs Statham was twenty-three
years of age and the daughter Of
Mr. W. c. Gray of this city Two
years ago she was married to Mr..
Ernest Statham, the two residing
most happily at their pretty planta-
ton home a few miles from the city.
The stricken young husband and
a little babe survive her.
The funeral services will take place
at three o'clock this afternoon from
First Baptist church, of which Mrs.
Statham was a member for many
years, and will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. o. p Gilbert, assisted
by Rev. Robert J.. Bivins.
The pallbearers will be Messrs. Ell
ton C. Parker, James Taylor, J. E..
Gyles, d. R. Andrews, S. r. Heys,
James Fort, Jessie Hill and Arthur
Rylander.
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Three Skirt Specials.
NUMBER l.

NUMBER
fully tailored tucked and peated
also folds $500 regular
/
folds and
colors black brown all the popular
$3.50
ILL.,
in Americas trimmed with
ColorsNaVy, Black
all the popular
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Silk Petticoats.

Ladies' Silk Petticoats of heavy
Rustling Taffeta Silk in Black, cut
extra full, regular $3.50 quality at SIS
Ladies' Silk Petticoats of Heavy
Rustling Moneyback Taffeta Silk,
guaranteed extra full width, plated
and tucked, worth $3.50, at $3.50.
Stylish Petticoats of Plain Black
mercerized Sateen, extra good quail
ity and very wide all lengths, reg
ular price $125, Special at CSC.
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OCCASION WAS VERY
MUCH ENJOYED

On Friday evening a number OF
the younger social set of the neigh
borhood enjoyed a delightful occa-
sion at the home of Mrs. Ruby Dews
Hoyl, on Hampton street, The hon
Gree of the occasion was Miss Emmie
Fleming of Blakely, the charming
niece of Mrs. Hoyl. Those present
were: Miss Arbie Harrison and Mr..
DIN Williams, Miss Marie Walker
and Mr.. Ben Hill Legg, Miss Mary
Hawkes. and Mr.. Will D. Fleming,
Miss Ruby Riley and Mr.. Taylor Fort,
Miss Edna Martin and Mr.. R. H.
Wells, Miss Emmie Fleming and Mr..
A. F. Crittenden.
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Underwear for Men, Women

There are 2 points about our
Underwear equipment that we strong
Iy emphasize; quality and generosity
of size We never show lobby under
wear for it always pays to get the
best at %, so, rs, $10O.
"Rubens" Infants shirt in cotton
or wool Also silk and wool at
%, so and 75c each.
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The Rug Collection.

From the small mat to the largest
carpet size rug. They are all here
and in variety great enough to suit
any taste.
Syrmina Rugs from csc to $3.50.
Administer Rugs CSC to $3.50.
Jute Rugs soc to $4O0
Administer Art Squares, all sizes,
$3.50 to $4,000.
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WEEK OF PRAYER
BEGINS TUESDAY

The Week of Prayer" of the Wo-
mans Home Mission Society will be-
gin Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the Methodist church, continuing
each afternoon during the week and
Sunday. The public is invited, and
the ladies of the church are espec-
tally urged to attend.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE
BrevitieS That Tell of Movements of AmeriCuS
Folks and Friends.
News Items of City Life That Are ChOnced Briefly for Busy
Readers.

Special sale $3.50 purses for $1.00
at Bells the jeweler.
Fine harness carried in stock or
made to order at Bagley's; wholesale
and retail.
{ Prof. J. T. Price came up from Les
lie yesterday morning, spending the
day in the city.
| Miss Bicey Westbrook is visiting
friends in Montezuma, going up yes
terday afternoon.
Mrs. E. D. Sheffield has gone to
Albany upon visit to her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Bacon.
Mrs. R. w. Givins has gone to Sell
ma, Ala, upon a pleasant visit of
several days to friends there.
Miss Lucille Sherlock has gone to
Macon upon a pleasant visit Of
few days to relatives there,
Back combs furnished and hand
somely engraved for SOC and 75c at
Daniels, the reliable jeweler.
The World brand silver is the best
plated silver in the world. Sold only
by Daniels, the reliable jeWeler.
See Bagleys buggies before you buy
Special price to cash customers or
will sell on terms to suit customer.
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Cato have re-
turned from Seattle upon a visit to
relatives here, where they lived be-
fore going to the Pacific coast.
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TEN THOUSAND
STRIKERS OUT

NEW ORLEANS, October s.
Especially thousand levee work
ers and cotton handlers loading YES
sells here went out on strike today
for higher wages.
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Tailor Made Suits.

The department is simply trimming
fastidious could wish for-Cheyiot
panama suits, Herring bone suits,
all prices, styles, colors. You will
fail to Sc our stock before you buy.
Americas to make all alterations
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Mems Negligee Shirts.

Just received about $50 doz. Mems
fine Negligee Shirts in light grounds
with figures, plaids and stripes, regu-
lar price 75c, Special for this week
at soc.
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Carpets.

The best product of the best MAX
ers for you to select from. Ingrains
Tapestry Brussels, Body Brussels
and Velvets, all are in readiness at
rs, 49,, $1.O0, $L15, SIPS, $3.50. Made,
Laid and Lined.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06
GEORGIA BUILDING
SOLD SATURDAY

NORFOLK, October 5-(SpeciaD-
The Georgia building at the James
town Exposition was sold today for
the sum of $4,000.
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Ansley's Store News

A solid phaIanx OF eager buyers,
throng the portals of our store.
Gorgeous Displays, Tremendous
Stocks, Complete Assortment. To
these add our reasonably low prices
and you have a measure full of sat
isfaCti0n. The Last Week a Busy
One. This Week We Expect Great
er Things.
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REWARD.

1 will pay five dollars each
for foxes killed on place of Mr..
c. C. Hawkins or myself, or fifty dol
lars for the five that were turned
loose on Mr.. Hawkins place If deliy-
cred next week. You are free to
shoot them on either place
1915 1w A. w. SMITH.
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VOille Skirts.

voille kirts and never such g.,
line at the small price of five dollras
nicely trimmed, good fitting, good
$3.50 we show the most superb line
them still finer but the general public
them the best possible valuse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

full Of everything that the most
suits, broadcloth suits, serge suits,
worsted suits, mixtures, stripes, plaids,
do yourself a great injustice if you
Large corps best operators in
promptly and satisfactorily.
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Autumn Sale of Kid Gloves.

Our Fall Importation of Kid Gloves
are in evidence, a finer showing of
standard, reputable Kid Gloves has
never been made in this section.
Prices $1OO, SIPS, 1925, $3.50, $40O
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Ladies Ready-to-Wear Department

We have had a very busy week in
early in the season many people are
can find the stock at it's fullest period
magnificent goods we are showing
as we'll as the arrangement. Almost
new things and the stock, styles, var
low prices we are making does the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Never have we had such run on
stock to show, We commence the
for a good voille skirt, well made,
style. At $3.50, 1898, $1,000 and
ever shown in Americas. We have
want about these prices and we give
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this department and while it is yet
coming and buying now while they
All are loud in their praises of the
and the convenience of the department
every express brings up punches of
iety is almost unlimited and then the
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Mr.. A. |. Bartlett of Birmingham,
was registered yesterday among the
guests of the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Mr.. R. H. Lockhart, Jr., of Mon
roe, Ca, is in the city upon a visit
arriving here on yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Mr.. J. l. Kalmon of the Georgia
Cotton Co., spent yesterday in Ameri-
Gus, his former home, on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Mrs. T. S. Brooks and Miss Mary
Brooks of Oglethorps, and Mrs. W. H.
Burgess of Wadley, Ala, are guests
of Mrs. G. L. Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-06

Mr. P. H. Johnston of Rome was
among the host of visitors coming
to Americas yesterday.
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Sale Of Skirts.

Ladies' Handsome All-Wool Pana-
ma Skirts, wide fared, plated and
finished in best style possible, Regu-
lar price $3.50, Special at $500