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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
The Beacon Revival.

Oskaloosa Metnodists were filed
with joy to overflowing Sunday even.
ing after their successful rally day
services and a number joined the Bea.
con revivalists in their meeting that
evening aad witnessed another victor
ious money campaign. The effort was
to raise $50 before the closing of the
teat meetings at that place, and Sun
day evening Rev. J. C. Willets, after
preaching at the Central NJ. Z. church
in this city at 700, went to Beacon
and took charge of the meeting there
and as a result $50 was pledged be,
fore the evening passed. The ser.
vices will continue every evening this
week under the direction of Rev. G. H.
Meyers of the Methodist Theological
Seminary at New Jersey.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
Human An,.Eater..

There is Chinaman in New York
who has a sign over his door that
reads. Strange Food Exotics." What
to Eat says that he sells a hundred Of
the funny little gray biscuits that he
keeps with his other odd stock every
month at $3.50 each. The biscuits are
made from the dried and compressed
bodies OF African white ants. and there
are people who can eat them without
saying "ughl"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

PAVEY.-The Marshalltown Times
Republican Of Saturday says: TIE
body of Mrs. Thomas Pavey, formerly
of this city who died in Oskaloosa
Thursday, was brought here this morn
ing, accompanied by the husband Mrs.
Mary Conger, the mother, and the
brothers, Messrs. Charles and Pearl
Conger, the latter of Waterloo. Also
accompanying the body were the pail
bearers, Messrs. James Elder, John
Reynolds, o. Richardson, John BTiar,
T. r. Holt and Charles Dicks, and Mr..
and Mrs. w. C. Thomas a1d Mrs. Mo-
ran, all of Oskaloosa. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Vaughan of Monmouth, Ill.,, were
also members of the funeral party.
The body was taken from the train to
the home of Miss Anna White, 507
South Second street, where short ser
vices were held at o'clock this at,
teraoon. Burial was In Riverside.
The funeral services proper we're held
from the residence in Oskaloosa Fri
day morning"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

HUNT.-Mary Elizabeth, only daugh-
ter of James M. and Viola Hunt, and
granddaughter of Benjamin F. Fer
rel, born In Lincoln township June
20, 1895, departed this life in the
early morning of July IL, 1907, at
her home. Besides ner parents she
leaves an ohly brother, Rabur1. I'm
life we are in the midst of death, "
the wisest, the purest and best of
earth born to die. Sitting beneath
the shadow that hangs like a dark pail
over our entire community, we write
of the life and death of one of hea-
ve1's sweet buds plucked IA the
springtime of life. And we write
with a heart filed with sadness and
throbbing with sympathy for those
who mourn as did Rachel, weeping
and refusing to be comforted. And
what can we write? What sentiment
can we indicate mere that will lessen
the grief and still the throbbing
hearts? At such an hour even the
luhOot, IluCSL WOIuS VI HuiudH oy III
pathy seem as mockery. But OH
though words may fail, though human
language fall far short AID mortal
pen fail to portray all that sympa.
thetic hearts may feel, still 1t is all
that We can do except that we point
you to Him who tasted death and
drank the bitter cup, breathing the
earnest prayer, Not my will, but
rhine be done"
AS child she was ever affection.
ate and dutiful loving father and mo
Their with that tender and affectionate
regard ever due from Child to parent
and they as devotedly loved her in
return. He young life was spent in
the vicinity of West Center, where
she attended school, She was a
bright. studious pupil. always mindful
of the happiness of others. being
much loved by her classmates and
friends. she displayed a talent for
drawing and painting and took great
delight in making pictures for her
friends.
President Rosenberger in well chos-
en- words spoke tenderly of the de-
parted and read words Of encourage
meat from the Book Of Books. She
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
Effect Of Sun Spots.

Prof. Peters of the United States
naval observatory maintains that sun
spots diminish the heat we receive
from the sun. but the terrestrial effect
is too slight to be perceptible. The
spots appear In the greatest number
every II years. This astronomer Is
firm IN the conviction that II we are
ever involved in a celestial catastrophe
It win not be due 20 the sun.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
STORM DESTROYS BRIDGES.
csrro eordo Reported Stripped Of
Crossings by Flood.

Mason City, Ia, July 17-From
careful estimates made by the super.
visors over thu county. the loss froa
the rain will exceed $4,000 to bri liz.
es and roadways. Almos. the entire
south part of the cou.ty is denudei
Of bridges. The streams are bank full
and travel is almost impossible. Tie
crop conditions are se.trs.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
TOOK cARBoLIc ACID.
Under Arrest For Drunkenness, John
Nordskog Kills Self.

Webster City, Ia, July 17-Arrest-
ed for being drunk and disorderly,
John Nordskog, hotel keeper at Day.
ton, stepped into wash room of from
the hotel Office and took carbollc acid,
dying in few moments. He leaves a
wife and seven children.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

Is there anyone visiting at you.
house or at your neighbor's? The
Herald Is DESTROYS of getting all the
news possible, so help US out by giving
US an item.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

to forgive a1d forget. She leaves be-
hind her to mourn her death loving
husband, father and mother. one sis
ter, Miss Gail Satchell, and one BROTH
er, Mr.. Ray Satchell, of EldOra, anil
saddest of all, a little two-year-oI |
daughter. She IS also mourned by
other relatives and a numerous host
of frieads She will be greatly miss
ed. Her funeral was leld in the Bap-
fist church Wednesday afternoon in
the presence of a large and tesrfll
congregation. The serN ices were con
Quoted by Mr.. Whitcomb, who is a
warm friend of the family.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

HARGRAVES. - The funeral SER
vices of little Juanita Hargraves were
neld on the lawn at the Mauch Chunk
residence Saturday at a. m. with a
sermon by Rev. Lloyd Tenant of
Rose Hill. Juanita was drowned last
Thursday in the watering tank at the
home of her mother. She was born
Nov. 6, 1905, on what is known as
the Dick McDenna farm. The family
then moved to Maucn Chunk in
March, 1906, where they lived at the
time of her death. She leaves three
brothers and two sisters besides her
mother. Iaterment was made in New
Sharon cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

BARTZ- BREWER.-Word has been
received in this city from Lincoln,
Neb., of the marriage of Miss Helen
Brewer to Frank Bartz at that city
on las. Tuesday, July Q. Miss Brew
err is well known here, having been
an employee Of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine company until few days ago
when she left for Lincoln. She has
live1 in the city most Of her life and
was a student in the local high
school. Frank Bartz Is also well
known here, having worked for the
l.. s. Express company until about
year ago under his brother, VIM. A
Bartz, who was then agent for the
express company. His parents now
reside at Sigourney but Frank is in
the employ of the U. s. Express com
pany at Lincoln, where the couple will
make their home. Many friends OF
both the young people here extend
their hearty congratu1ation to them
upon their happy union.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

making tneir ante-bellum bank at
Coalfield"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

WILLIAMS The funeral of tn
late ]. A. Williams who died at hi
home near Rose Hill win be neld a
the residence Sunday afternoon at
o'clock and interment in Rose Hill
cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

KESSLER.-Born to Mr.. and Mrs
Al Kessler, ia North | street. We'd
aesday, July 10, ten and one-hali
pound boy. Mother and sol doing
nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND
DEATHS.

PARKER.-Born. Saturday, July 10,
1907, to Mr.. aad Mrs. e. A. Parker OF
North First street. boy. Mother and
baby doing nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

THOMAS.--Mrs.J Jessie Thomas de,
parted this life at the home of hei
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Satcnell
near this city, Monday evening, July
s, 1907, after an illness of long 'iura'
ton, in which she was a great suf-
ferer. She had undergone an opera
tion for appendicitis the day previous
which was one of complication OF
diseases that cut her life shot. She
was born IA Weeping Water, Nebr
Jan. 10, 1884. At the age of ii years
she came to Iowa WITH her parents
where she has since resided. She
united with the Methodist church
when young in years. She attended
the public schools In Oskaloosa and
was well and fayorably known in the
city. she was united in marriage
with Mr.. Evan Thomas In June. 1903
Mrs. Thomas was possessed of .
charming personality Was Of a
cheerful. sunny disposition, and was
fac onyersationalist She was sy n
pathetic and tender-hearted in her ma
ture and never held a grievance
against any one, but was always ready
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

EMMONS.-Word has been received
by relatives here of the death of Mrs,
Sarah B. Emmons, of Portland, Ore
gon. Mrs. Emmons, with her husband
and family, lived here about twenty
eight years ago. She was an active
member of the Quaker church during
her residence nere. Her daughter,
Mrs. o. T. Smith, lives at Washing.
ton, Iowa, and her grand daughter,
Mrs. S. G. Logan, resides in this city.
She was IS years old.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

Office directly north of court house
In Nugent Building. Notary Public
always n Office. 3ott
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

SPARKS.-We desire to express oul
thanks for the kind assistance ant
comforting words of our neighbors ant
friends during our late bereavement
in the death of our mother, Mrs. H. M
VanVliet
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Sparks.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

HARPER.-Died, at his home near
Givin, Friday, July IL, 1907, at 1870
p. m, William Harper, aged so years,
9 months and q days. Funeral ser
vices at the residence Sunday, July Is.
at 10 a. m, and intermeat at Eddy
vile. The deceased was a pioneer of
the county, having resided on his farm
near Givin for ffty-eight years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-18

noon II. Evans Building. souta
east corner square. ssu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
cArsFs OF FRIENDsHIP.

Carl sehurz-and every one knoWs what the United
States owes 10 its German and scandinavian ss'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
PRESIDENT WILL HELP.
Sends Message of Sympathy to Kid
mapped Boys Father.

Washington. March 23-President Roosevelt
has addressed letter to II. n. Marvin, OF Dover.
Del who asked the President II government aid
could not be extended toward the recovery OF his
missing child. The letter is as follows
The White House. March %. 1907.
Ny Dear Mr. Marvin %,
/ am In receipt OF your telegram OF the I'd
Instant Anything that the government can do
10 helm YOU will. Of course. be done; Tor, save
oniI- the crime OF assault upon women. there is
none so dreadful as that which has brought
heartbreakng sorrow TO your househOid. nave
at once communicated with the POStOfnce Dc
Dartment, asking that all aid we nave IN our
bower 20 give along the lines you mention. or IN
any other that may prove practicable De gwen
- 'O1' THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
In his telegram TO the President Mr.. Marvin
said that many threatening letters are sent him
every day. saying his boy may be killed by a
supposed captor. and suggested that they be
looked into He also said that he had sent out
pictures and notices regarding his kidnapped
boy, and was told that postmasters were not
allowed TO display them in public buildings. The
father said he believed word from the Presi-
dent to the federal authorities. which he sug-
Gested might be the greatest aid OF all.
Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock. on re-
ceipt of the Presidents letter, issued instructions
TO Chief Inspector Nickery 10 inveSuSate any
specific instances OF violations OF the law In
respect 10 the sending of threatening letters
which have arisen in the case. Mr. Hitchcock
said the department would DO all II properly
could to facilitate the search for the missing
child, and IL possible would run down the send
ers of the threatening letters. Respecting the
statement OF DR.. Marvin that notices concern
Ing the case were not permitted to be put up
In pOstOfiices Mr. Hitchcock said that postmaS-
tiers were bound by the regulations 10 refuse
such DermisSiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24

himself vet warm with the recollection OF the
hands Of the British people especially Of their
Me- Value and appreciate these evidence Of
friendship for they tend much to bind together
ask the Hon Joseph H. ChOate, Vice-president
Of the Pilgrims to propose the health OF our
And before he does so ask you. fellow Pilgrims:
to rise with me and make the welkin ring with
A ARE? you 5GT TeadyS HipI Hipi
After the cheers the band played strains Of
1.-THE Star spangled Banner and GOD Save the
King"
General Horace Porter made one Of his usual
witty speeches Il think the Pilgrims will be
safe in saying to Ambassador Bryce he de-
cared with smile. what little boy said to
General Grant after the war, have heard you
spoken Of sir "
He said that the POSTMASTER had asked him 70
speak Of peace among the nations. I'VE must
not be discouraged" he declared. because
whenever there has been a peace conference
some skeptics rise up to say that all the peace
the nations want is a piece OF one auothers ter
ritory" He spoke Of the real achievements Of
the peace conferences. International law. he
said had been best defined the codihcation
Of the common sense Of nations" What a ma
ton wants is Justice he said. land should
ask for nothing more. One OF the encouraging
features is that the most distinguished soldiers
after seeing the horrors OF war. have become un-
compromising apostles OF peace"
Mr. Porter spoke OF the signing OF the peace
treaty between Japan and Russia. in this eoun-
try. through the efforts OF President Roosevelt
1T was the soldier who became the pacihcator.
ho said: "the Rough Rider smoothed the paths
Of peace" He concluded by saying he hoped IL
would not be long before nations would come
to believe that their prosperity depended on
tranquility.
Patrick Francis Murphy president OF the
Mark Cross Company. who has reputation as
an after dinner speaker and humorist. followed
Mr. Porter. He referred 10 the speech he had
made at the farewell dinner given to Ambassa-
dor Bryce by the Pilgrims in London before the
latter left here for his post in this country. He
jokingly alluded to what he said had been an
apprehension by the secretary on that occasion
that as he was not diplomat. he might say
something that would lead to international COM
plications. Diplomacy he said. lis the art OF
shrouding the truth with ornaments OF language
and 20 do It with apparent frankness.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
DINNER FOR MR. SRONTS.
InterborOughs Neso Head Honored
by Fraternity Brothers.

The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity gave a dinner last
night in honor OF Theodore 2. Shonts at the Hotel
KnickerbOcker. Some Of the guests came from
Boston, Philadelphia Washington and Pittsburg to
do honor to Mr.. shonts. who became a brother at
forty-three chapters represented last night
Foraker. Congressman Watson. OF Indiana. and
Wilton d. Purdy, Assistant Attorney General at
Washington.
Walter L. McCorkle was the POSTMASTER. and
Guy Morrison Walker made the address OF well
come. Mr.. Walker welcomed the guest of honor to
New York 1.-The man who can He analysed
from the point of view OF expert the Importance
Of transportation in the development Of modern So
eietY. Mr. Walker added
No movement so III advised SO unscientidc ana
unecOnomic has occurred in our national lifo
tho recent sociastic onslaught upon those great
our gigantic transportation systems-a movement
mass on toward the standard Of achievement
reached by the few, but attack on the men who
because they can, for the purpose OF dragging.
them back into the pack
Mr.. shOnts responded briefly taking as hts
theme Team Work" He told OF his early DAYS
IN the fraternity and its influence upon him. Ha
drew comparison between the good results oh
tanned by a'fraternity and the work Of a large
corporation. Mr. Shonts emphasized the fact that
only by the application OF one of the first nrin
ciples Of fraternal organiZRtiOns-namely the thor
ough cooperation of persons I'm authority
Both, he said. called for the continual tratnTnp,
OF men fitted to assume high responsibilities anS
the willingness OF those men to work with ~.
under others as the cause might determine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
COMMENT ON ROOT PLANS.
Suggestions Regarding Canada Gen
erallg ApproUed IN London.

London. March 23-The dispatches from
Washington containing Secretary Roots pro-
posals FOR a settlement of the questions in dis
pute between tho United States and Canada are
much commented on here. The suggestions. ex-
cepting that regarding tariff. have been favor
ably received. although It is admitted that Can
ada is the best Judge OF how the various ques-
tions should be settled.
1t is officially pointed out that contrary to the
statement made in the dispatches. an agreement
in principle has not been reached with respect
to sealing 1t is true that Canada has agreed 10
accept a monetary recompense for the loss OF
this industry. but other considerations must be
discussed. 1t IS expected that Ambassador
Bryce's conferences at Ottawa will further the
negotiations. but that Great Britain does not
expect immediate arrangement is shown by
the fact that preparations have been made to
discuss the whole question with Premier
Laurier OF Canada. who is coming to London
in April in order TO attend the Colonial Confer
ence. The presence here OF Premier Bond Of
Newfoundland will also be taken advantage OF
In an endeavOr to reconcile the views OF the
imperial and Colonial authorities in the matter
Of the Newfoundland fisheries dispute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
CLOSE TO KIDNAPPERS.
British Police EGpect to Recouer the
Martin Boy.

Portsmouth March 23.-InQuiries made here
to- day confirm the statement telegraphed from
Washington last night that the American con-
sular agent here. John Main. and the local police
were I'm receipt OF information which they hope
may lead to the recovery Of Horace n. Marvin.
Jr., the kidnapped son OF DR.. Horace n. Marvin.
OF Dover. Del.
boy answering young Marvin's description
in every detail was seen here on March ~, but
has since disappeared. The police. however, are
his TRAIL and are hopeful of finding him.
This boy. who Is believed to be the missing son
Of DIR. Marvin. was seen at the harbOr station.
In company with two men, by Mr.. Phillips, a
chemist The latter was waiting for boat to
take him across the harbOr 10 his home at Ryde.
when his attention was attracted to the little
fellow by the fact that he continually asked his
companions when are you going to take me to
my father The persistence with which ne re-
tteTated the query struck Mr.. Phillips as singu-
lar. Mr. Phillips took special notice Of the boy.
and when on the following day he saw news
paper announcement of the kidnapping he
recognized in the description of the missing boy
the lad he had the afternoon before, and
Immediately reported the matter To the local
police. The latter informed Mr.. Main, who
placed himself in comm nicatiOn with Consul
Swain at Southampton. The investigation made
by Mr.. Swain resulted in obtaining Informal
ton to the effect that q boy was landed at
Transport line steamer Minneapolis. which left
New York on March 10. The boy did not go 10
london with the other passengers. but went 90
the dock station. whence IL Is thought he was
taken by train to Portsmouth.
PinkertOn detectives and Scotland Yard men,
as well as the local police are searching for the
boy, and though not inclined 20 discuss the sub
1ect they admit they are hopeful of soon finding
him and the two men seen March 10 at the haF-
Dor station. All outgoing vessels at various ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-24
TAFT BOOM GROWING.
Ohio Noso Seems Certain to Support
Him an Convention.
tRy Telegraph 20 The rribune.l

Cleveland. March 23-The Taft Presidential
boom is sweeping over Ohio like prairie fire
and there no longer seems to be any doubt IN
the minds Of politicians that Mr.. Taft will be
Endorsed for the Presidency at the Republican
State Convention next year. From all parts OF
the state come reports Of his popularity and
the statement that he will be supported by Ohio
at the Republican National Convention. There
is feeling OF confidence that he will be the
nominee OF the convention. and will be elected
The Republican press OF the state seems 20
voice in large degree the feeling Of the rank ana
ole OF the voters Of the party