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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

The oldest of the sixteen battle
ships on the way to the Pacific was
completed since the war with Spain.
Style in warships seems to be almost
as varying and as expensive as IN mil,
linery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Goodbye to
the Iowa Base Ball League" 1t was
a name to conjure with, and many
fans will regret to see it go. But
the new Central Association viii be
Just as strong, and it is hoped will
win just as much favor in the base
bail world as the Iowa League" did
in past years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

John Sharp Williams, the minor
ity leader in the House, has introduced
a bin for a minimum tariff. Even
Mr.. Williams lacks the courage to call
free trade by its right name.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Beacon number of years. He was
retired, but was considered quite act
i've. He was well known about the
place and his untimely death causes
general regret
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

Otto Strauss, Waterloo. ....... rs
456 .,v. and
Marie Burk, oskaloosa. ........ IL
Ole NJ. White, Eddyville, ........ rs
457 and
Maggie E. Howell, Oskaloosa. !. !, .l9
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Nov let Ding" take Dolliver out
OF the ~Sweat-box" He has given
the Messenger boy the proofs. And
let him put the Governor in the box
instead.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
Mus, Not Splice Poles.

The state railroad commission ruled
that rural telephone companies shall
not use spliced poles when crossing
railroad tracks on account of the dan
ger from wind storms and the serious
results which might follow
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Plenty of rabbits in market since
the crowd came home from New Shar-
on and Searsboro.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
A Long Time Service.

Twenty-four years in the services of
one railroad without missing a month
ly pay check in all that time is the
remarkable record of w. G. Wagner.
the new Iowa division freight agent
of the Burlington road.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

The country roads are in bad
shape. occasioEed by the thawing and
the nightly freeze.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
Notice Of Purchase Of Land for Taxes.

~ -e''S ~ SSNSS'
State of Iowa, Mahaska County, IS.
To Gilbert Murphy.
You are hereby notified that on the
9Th day of December, 1904, NJ. E. Ben
nett purchased the following describ-
ed real estate at tax sale in said
county: The undivided one-half (h)
of part of the northwest quarter (A)
of the southwest quarter (A) of Sec
ton No. seven %, Township No.
seventy-five (75), Range No. fourteen
Q4 west 9Th P. M, paying 1891 there
for.
You are further notified that unless
you redeem said land within ninety
days of completed service of this no
tice as provided by Section 1441, of
the Code of Iowa, of 1897, your right
of redemption will expire and deed
will be made to the undersigned by
the Treasurer of said county. The
certificate of purchase of said land at
tax sale is assigned to me.
Alice M. Bennett.
Dated this 18th day OF December,
1907. 21w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Learn 10 read the want ads. They
are interesting and very profitable.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
AROUND The CIRCUIT.

Bussey Press: There are ten young
people from Buxton attending college
and high school in Oskaloosa. OF
these nine are young ladies'. Some
people are wondering why it is that
young women are taking prominence
in social literary and business cir
cles as they are. Does not the above
item tell the story? If the present ra-
ito goes on for another generation and
nine girls to one boy attend school
and acquire an education, the girls
will have nine-tenths of the good po-
sitions and they should have them.
HH
Cedar Falls Record: If anyone ever
supposed that Major John F. Lacey is
dead one simply because he was de-
feated for congress down in the Sixth
district theysa mistaken. In the abb
sence of a republican congressman
from that district he is practically in
charge of the official patronage the
same as when in congress. The Iowa
delegation expect his endorsement
when the names of candidates are sug-
gested and President Roosevelt gives
JUNCTION to his recommendations. That
candidate for the postoffice at Ottum-
wa will find It profitable to get La
cey's endorsement
ee
Abba Union: The vindication OF
John P. White at the miners conven,
ton last week shows that when they
once understand the situation miners
are reasonable and square. Tho
work of Mr.. White for the Iowa min,
ers has been a conscientious and
faithful observance of all their rights
and they have stayed by him in the
end
Montezuma Republican: Sheriff Val
entine of Mahaska county has an.
nounced his intention of being can
didate for that Office again. His
friends in this county wish him sue,
cess and feel that Mahaska will make
no mistake in nonoring him.
re
Knoxville Express: Some thief stole
Editor Rosecrans' new overcoat from
the Oskaloosa Times Office, Friday
morning. Served him right! A new
oyercoat for an editor, indeed. What
is this world coming to?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
"COL," WILLIS DEAD.
Well Known Citizen and Soldier
Passes Away.

Captain c. Woodruff received a mes
sage last evening from c. F. Apple
gate, superintendent of the Iowa State
Hospital at Mount Pleasant, telling of
the death of James H. Willis, which
occurred about eight o'clock Tuesday,
Dec. II, 1907, at the hospital. Death
was the result of a complication of dis
eases contracted during his gallant
service in the War of Rebellion.
James H. Willis was an old resident
of Mahaska county, living here num-
Der of years. Following his service
in the war he came to Oskaloosa,
where he earned livelihood auction.
eering, being one of the best in this
section Of the state.
The gentleman resided at No. 1901
A avenue west, with his family, prior
to deing taken to the State Soldiers
Home at Marshalltown. His health
and mind failing, the old gentleman
attempted suicide. He was removed
to the State Soldiers Home, and af-
ter a few months confinement he be-
came insane and was removed to the
State Hospital at Mount Pleasant. His
health since being removed to Mount
Pleasant has been bad and death last
evening relieved the man from his
sufferings. .
Funeral from residence of j. b.
Pearson, No. 1901 A avenue west, at
1870 o'clock Friday afternoon. Dec.
20, and interment in Forest cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Copeland Candy Co. Roberts, j. A.
Blackwelder, c. E. Shaffer, S. E.
Decker, j. Newton Thompson, Woodie
King, Mr.. Trease, M. M. ~
Paul, Elmer
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
Ladies List.

Brown, Mrs. Louisa McGill, Mrs. N,nily
Roe, Mrs. Sarah Bennington, Beatric
Cox, Mrs. Lena Wilson, Mrs. Edith
Linderman, Mrs Lizzie
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19

Parties calling for letters from this
list viii 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. HoyFMANN, p. NJ.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-12-19
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the
week ending December II, 1907.
Gents List.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Working for Miseral.

I. H. Settler, an experienced mineral prospcctor, was in from Blowedout mountain today with some fine specimens of lead and zins which he says he can find in paying quantities there. Blowedout5 mountain is about seven miles southeast of this city and Mir. Stettler intends to sink several shafts there and in fact has already commenced work. Mir. Stettler was in this country many years ago and says there evidently must be minerals of various kinds to be found here iu paying quantities if only the proper development was made.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
School Exercises at Rust.

L. H. Keener. a prominent citizen of Rust was transacting business in the city Saturday and gave the Star office a pleasant call.
 Mir. Keeuer reports that the Rust public school under the supervision of Mrs. Davis of Hat field, gave a very interesting en- tertainment Friday evenig iu remembrance of George Wash ington's birthday. A large crowd turned out and was made to feel entirely welcome by an address from one of the directors, J. w. Walker. During the even ing the audience was also de- lighted with some excellent photograph music furnished by Willard Lowthers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
wIcKEs ITEMS.

Mir. Patterson and Miss Weeks were married Sunday, Dr. Rollins officiating.
 k. D. Sale of Ardmore was in Wicks one day last week looking for a location.
 We will soon have new store house aud planer completed in cur little town.
 Rev. Russell Brown preached an interesting sermon to small cong regation Sunday.
 Loten England returned last week from Wagner, I. T., where he had been for several months visiting relatives and friends.
 J. B. Watts of Sallisaw, I. T.. and Mrs. Mollie Edmisiou of Wicks were married Sunday. Mrs. Edmiston has been making her home for the past five months with Jim kuykendall at this place.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
RATION NEWS.

]. C. Johns has gone to Mena on business.
 Maggie Maloney left Sunday to visit relatives near Hatfield.
 Mrs Ollie Winchell is having some work done on her dwelling. John Bissell, who has been at work near Hatfield for the past week, has returned home.
 Mrs. B. F. Cannon returned home Monday from visit with relatives and friends at Gillham. The Rev. B. F. Cannon has re- turned from >Mena, and leaves Wednesday to go South for a couple of weeks.
 Mir. Fights of Ashdown stopped off here Saturday on his way to Hugo, l. T.. where he goes to take charge of an extra gang.
 Lilac. '
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
s. Sleeper Dangerously III.

s. Sleeper, owner of the new Autlers hotel, who resides on h.s fruit farm on Grsndview Heights, was taken dangerously i'll yester- day. Dr. Parks is attending him and has fears that he cannot re- cover. Mir. Sleeper has been in poor health for some weeks but it was only yesterday that serious conditions entered his case. Since yesterday morning he has be, n unconscious and is very low to- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Arrived too Late.

Jesse Philpot, who was called to Hartford Sunday by telegram announcing the critical condition ot his sister, Mrs. Milhone, who resides at that place, returned home yesterday. Mir. Philpot failed to reach Hartford in time to hud his sister alive, but re. mained over for the funeral Mon. day afternoon and returned to his home in this city yesterday.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A VIEW OF LOUISIANA.
etter From Former Polk County Wan
 Who Expects to Come Back.

The following portion or a letter received from W. l.. Crad- dock. a former citizen of Polk county, who is writing to renew brs subscription to The Star' will be of interest to his frienos'
 Huntington, La, Feb. 25, 'o'. "Editor Star
 aThis is a much better country than I expected to hud, but of course does not compare favor- ably with that for home, still it appears to be moderately healthy. this immediate section, at least. being remarkably free from swamps, lakes or anything of the kind for many miles.
 "There is very little farming here, saw milling being the ch'ef occupation of the people who labor for a living. The lumber business is simply immense, or so 1t seems to anyone like myself, who never before saw anything of the kind on so large scale.
 sOf course all who leave Polk county, Arkansas, having drank out of the park spring at Mena before starting, expect to return at some future time, and l con- fess I am no exception to the rule, but cannot say at this time just when l can do so.
 "Wishing you and The Star the success you so richly deserve, aud with regards for all l am
 Respectfully yours,
 wv. L. Craddock.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
JANSEN JoTTIN0s.

There are several cases of pneumonia in this vicinity.
 Prof. Hamiter, while helping the surveying corps, chopped his foot and is now limpiug about town.
 Tom Hayes has built com fortable residence and moved to town. He IS still adding im- provements 10 his home.
 The postoifice is now comfort ably located m its neat new building. The largest mail package addressed to one person was that received Friday by Mrs. ZeIla H. Gather. It was pack age of clover and vetch seed which weighed nearly 100 pounds ard came in a seperate mail bag from the agriculture department at Washington. D. c. These seeds are to be planted on the steep. rocky hillside on Mrs. Gathers homestead for forage. The Department of Agriculture has made cooperative station of this homestead to test the soil and climate for forage crops. These seeds are to be planted on unplowed ground where the land is too steep for cultivation. It will be worth much to the Ozark Hills to demonstrate the ease with which forage plants will grow, both summer and winter.
 z. H. G.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
BOARD CAMP.

c. H. Miller is constructing s house for l.. P. Purvis.
 F.. c. Embry has been on the sick list the past week.
 Miss Alice Hilton is staying al the home of Dr. G. E, Watkins.
 Miss Jennie Miller is slowly recovering from her recent ill- ness.
 Everett Riggin has beeua ire quent visitor at the home of G. A. keunetts.
 Miss Dovie Duncan of Mena is staying at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Abe Jones.
 Dr. G. E. Watkins has pur- chased the home of w. T. Young where he expects to reside.
 A new visitor has arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Monroe Clark. Mother and baby doing nicely. Dewdrop.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
FOR N. W. A. LODGE.
Western Arkansas May Be Admitted to
 Territory of This Order.

Frank Lyon of this city is in receipt of a communication from J. H. Norton, chairman of the new territory committee of the Modern Woodmen of America. iD regard to having the western part of the state admitted to that orders territory.
 MT. Norton asks for some data regarding this part of the state and gives his opinoin that favor able action may be expected.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
sorIE DOTS FRon INK.

T. H. Embry is reported on the sick list.
 Dat sowing is about completed in this section.
 Mir. McGee who moved here recently, left this week for the Territory.
 Mrs. G. l.. Harris spent Mon- day night with her daughter, Mrs. I. E. Self of Acorn.
 Miss Minnie Garden, who is attending school at Egger, spent Saturday night week with her mother.
 Mr. aud Mrs. William White left for Winthrop. Ark, Saturday in response to a telegram an- nouucing the serious illness of Mrs. Whites father.
 Ye Pencil Pusher.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A Division or the R. W. Johnson Estate

Seneral Shaver, attorney, and Fred Wigstraud, civil engineer, left fof Hatfield this afternoon fcI the purpose of making di- vision of the land belonging to the estate of the late K. w. John. son. The purpose of the division is to set aside the dover interest of Mrs. Johnson, preparatory to s settlement with the creditors and heirs of the deceased ex- sheriff.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
PINE GROVE AND BUFFALO
 CREEK ITEMS.

The singing at w. T. Bryant's Sunday night was success.
 Messrs- Hunter X German have thelr saw mill ready to run.
 A l4-pound boy has made his appearance at the home of c. B.. Mayos'.
 The boys have ''kangroo" couit at Pine Grove every Wednesday night.
 Ed Myers Of Hatfield was buy ing steers in this settlement last week.
 Farmers are busy sowing oats, breaking land and fencing for am other crop.
 Rev. MT. Williamson failed to get 10 his appointment at Pleasant Grove Sunday.
 Some of the neighbors have got the measles. Frank Cheek
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
MRS. R. A TOMLINS0N IN A WRECK
Train Was Running Slow and Do One
 Injured.

Injured.
 Mrs. K. A. TomlinsoD returned from visit to New Orleans last night.
 On the return trip Mrs. Tom liusou had rather severe shak- ing up while passenger on the Kansas City Southern this side of Shreveport. Train No. ? on which Mrs. Tomlinson was a passenger, struck freight train at a crossing of the Texas X Pacific railroad. No. ? was nov ing slowly ln a thick fog and il IS said the air brakes refused to work causing the collision. No one was injured, but the engine and one car was quite badly dam aged and traffic seriously delayed.
 Conductor Carter was in charge of the train, and IS said to have worked earnestly for the comfort | and safety of his passengers, many of whom were taken back to Shreveport on a flat car.
 Mrs. Tomlinsou and others remained in the sleeper, and after many hours delay were brought on to Texarkana and Mrs. Tom linson came on to Mena last night.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
TlNBER LAND ACT JuNE3, 1875
noMe Eor pubIIcatlon.
UnIted states Land ofice


 Camden. Arkansas, February a6 fg0r
 Notice IS hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Con grass o, June 3. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale oi Under lands ID the states of California. Ore. gon. Nevada and Washington Territorv :, as of August 1899 "' "es
 BkNGAMAN r. HALL,
 oi Mena county of Polk. state of Arkansas h.s this day hlcd in this office hissworn stater,er, :, No Ipi, for the purchase of the southeast a,,a ter northeast quarter Section II. south,Sest quarter northwest quarter of Section NJ. is in township No. &. Range No gI, W. 5th | a Arkans $, and will offer proof to show ths sf the land sought IS more valuable for its finber or stone than Tor agricultural purposes. ana to establish hls claim 10 said land before rtere oi the County Court Of Polk County {n 6is eth day Of May. lsN7 '"s he names as witnesses John D. Graves Sa.ss V s5oore' rihnr A. Perry and Archibald whitehead, ali of Potter. Arkansas. " Any and all persons claiming adverseiv ,hs 2 ooFe -asserieed lands are requested "a eie snsAl sialns ln tnls efee or before said sth teo' -s G. friedheim Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A Fake Coon Figbt

The friends of James Edwards of Big Fork are having lots of fun over his coon fight. Jim saw three coous up tree the other day and called out all his neigbors with their guns and dogs After hard job of cutting down the tree three big barn owls flew out aud that was all there was to Y except the laugh on Mr. Ed wards.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
A Heavy Trader.

w. NJ. Easter, merchant at Muse, l. T., was in the city to- day buying goods. Mir. Easter Is one of the most extensive buy CTS in all of Mena's large terri tory. As a rule he sends wagons here not less shan every two weeks, always loaded with ccun- try produce and when they return they are heavily laden with mer- chandise for his store.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
NEWS FROM ACORN.


 kinds appears to be good as the frost has done but little if any damage as yet.
 The coon hunting season is over, and Joe Garland is working his big team and the road scraper is building dikes and ditches.
 We notice that The Star has a number uf correspondents about Acorn so we will confine our selves 10 the corporate limits.
 Mir. Felter and Uncle Lish Lambert are making old things new about their plantations, and Harry Petefish is learning to drive tue blow.
 Messrs. Perry X Eddleman have purchased the entire saw mill interest of E. F. Petehsh & Co. Acorn is convenient ship ping point for lumber and ties. The migrant fowl made a hasty stop in our fields while en route to their happy feeding grounds and we expect new spring to break on us when the sun spots end their performance and the legislature adjourns. We congratulate The Star on it's good management since the demise of its venerable founder and Ioajutor. Long may his memory last. Now let his sons try to emulate his example aud improve on his ways, if it is pos sible so to do.
 Our town is filling up with those who have lost their fortune and health while working at easy jobs in the Territory. but when they take on flesh and get a grub stake they will be apt to try 1t again at some other place. Acorn is u finishing peu for all who are run down at the heel and out at the toe.
 The large 40xbS-foot Acorn school building was pressed for standing room last Friday night by people, foreign and domestic, 10 witness the closing exercises of our long term school, and not withstanding the changes that have been made since the beg in- ming in July, Prof. Shiun and Miss Florence Thompson have kept the attendance up we'll to the last and ended with spleu- did exhibition. The students, both large and small, acted their part we'll. The house was in perfect order and parents ex- pressed themselves as we'll pleased with the progress their children have made. We are encouraged to hope for full house when school opens in July with Mir. Earl as principal aud Miss Thompson assistant.
 Salter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Apron Party and Taeky Dance.

The young people gathered at the home of William Patterson last Thursday night and had an enjoyable apron party and tacky dance. Jack Gosnell and Miss Leona Clover got the cake for the incest kemmed apron and the incest made tie and Charles Reynolds and Miss Laura won another cake for being the tackiest couple. Correspondent.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Polk @ County
 News Items
SHADY GROVE ITEns.

Our Sunday scnool will begin on the first Sunday iu March.
 The Rust school had an exhl- bition Friday night which was enjoyed by all.
 The little Swear old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Bales passed away d few days ago. Cause of death measles and pneu- monia. Mammals Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
n. C. Pumphrey Dead.

I. M. Davis, secretary of Knights of Pythias lodge oi p city, this morning received messagc,from the above Il a' order Of Pitt burg, kas., stSo' that H. c. Prmphrey had ~ and that the funeral would held tomorrow. Mir. PumPD's was member of the k. ol lodge here.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Box Supper.

There will be box suppe atr Salem church Friday night. A quilt will be sold during the evening, the proceeds from which. together with that derived from the supper, to go to the benefit of the church. Every body cordially invited.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28

and his sister, Miss Lods, arc both down with them now.
 There was double wedding at c. A. Crosses last Sunday. Isaac Blake and May Steward and Purby Romines and Rosa Steward, all from the Territory.
 Buffalo Housier.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-02-28
Baby Burned With Lye.

Frankie, the:little two ana 0' half years old son of MT " Mrs. R. l.. Bean, was painl'' burned about the mouth yess day afternoon as a result oi { ing some concentrated lye. Y tunately the little fellow 0's, < swallow any of the lye. Webb was called and prolnP' rendered relief.