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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
THAT NlcHT REFoRE.

"Twas the night before Christmas,
and all through the house
Not creature was stirring; not even
a mouse.
The children and mother were safely
in bed,
And Dad was out treating cold in
the head.
The buckwheat cake batter reposed in
the sink,
And Bridget had gone off to skate in
the rink
There wasn't flutter; there wasn't
a cheep
Except from the meter which works
while you Sleep"
Peoria Herald-Transcript.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
ENpEAvoR SOCIETY.
Senior Organization Of the Christian
Church Elect officers.

Election of officers In the Senior
Endeavor Society of the Christian
church held Sunday resulted as fol.
lows:
President-Roy 1ymore.
Vice-Pres-HarTy Schmitt.
Secretary-Miss Ethel Holt.
Byron Barnhart.
Chorister-Miss Verda Minkler.
Organist and Corresponding Secre.
tary-Miss Bernice Miller.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

lington the day before Christmas.
This Of course is nothing unusual. but
when it is known that the matter con-
tanned in them belonged to offices and
transfers between Chicago and Bur
lington. and that these nineteen were
just that many more than the mail
clerks could open and distribute, a
good explanation is found for the de-
lay OF somebody's Christmas gift.
Then again, such an immense business
would seem to indicate If there was a
financial stringency it surely gave way
to old Kris Kringle.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Items of Interest Cleaned from Pull
pit and Sanctuary.

There were so many requests for
the reproduction of the cantata, THE
Prince OF Peace" by the Christian
church choir that announcement was
made that second rehearsal would
occur on Sunday morning. A larger
audience was present than greeted
the singers one week previous. Its
beauty and inspiration was only inten
sifled by the second hearing. The
spirit and language of the whole pro
duction, as well as the rendition, con,
tanned most fitting Christmas lesson
The annual report of the secretary
and treasurer of the Bible school was
most interesting. Five hundred and
fifty dollars have been raised for va
rious purposes during the year, an
average of more than ten dollars and
fifty cents each Sunday. The school
raises and expends its own money
On yesterday the collection was some,
thing over fifteen dollars, which goes
to the children's ward in the city hos.
pital. The number enrolled in the
school is about four hundred. A con,
siderable sum of money goes yearly
to the st. Louis Orphans Home, the
State Bible School Work and for for.
eign missions. A good s. s. library
is maintained and new books are con.
tinually added to its shelves A full
supply of the best Sunday school lit.
erature is distributed every Sunday
The school has been. recently reor
ganized and is planning for more def.
mite work for the coming year. c. M.
Porter has been the very acceptable
superintendent of the school for some
time and will remain at the head for
another year. He has excellent tai
ent for such leadership. The officers
of the school for the year 1908 are as
follows: c. M. Porter, Supt.- Prof
VIM. Hamilton, assistant Supt.; Lee
Long, superintendent of the senior
department; Mrs. Cora Leslie, super
intendent intermediate department;
Miss A. Augustine, superintendent
junior department; Miss Gail Sewers
superintendent primary department;
Ethel Wells, secretary; John Suitor
assistant secretary Fred White
treasurer; Grace Walker librarian, as
sisted by Guy Weatherwax and John
Porter; Henry Schmidt, birthday sec
rotary; Mrs. Chas. Garner and Mrs
Lena Rodgers, choristors; Miss Der
nice Miller, pianist; VIM. Beckmau
leader of orchestra.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
One Reason Therefor.

Why do you know certain Uranus
of foreign made goods more than 9th
ers? From the fact that they are ad-
vertised more and in a better way.
Why not create publicity about your
own business and your own goods
that will have the same effect upon the
readers of the local press
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
No Liquor On Trains

1t IS rumored that no liquor will be
sold on dining and cafe cars in Iowa
after the first Of the year. The Bur
lington has already issued the order
and. in spite OF protests from holiday
passengers. 1t is effective, and the
travelling public is unable to satisfy
its thirst in Iowa until wet town
is reached.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
ASKING For Back Fees.

Former Sherifr ]. II. Cremer, who
held office from 1902 to 1906, has com
menced suit in the district court
against Wapello county for the recov.
cry of fees alleged to be due him for
mileage in serving processes, etc, in
civil cases amounting to s4SS.05.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The Chicago & Northwestern is
using a gasoline motor car on its lines
west of the Missouri River with what
are understood to be very satisfactory
results. The car at present is in oper-
alton between Norfolk, Neb., and
Bonesteel. S. D., making the trip OF
1872 mile daily in each direction.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
EDDYvlLLE.


Eddyville, Dec. 28.-The funeral
services of the late attorney, Frank
Hall, were conducted from the late
residence on North Second street
Friday afternoon at 300 O'Clock. Mr.
Hall was a member of the K. of r
and the funeral was under the auspi
ces of the two lodges. Interment was
made in the Highland cemetery Mr.
Hall leaves a wife and little daugh
ter Vera, and his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. Reese Hall, and brother al
Boone, Ia, and one Wilbour Hall al
Los Angeles, Cal.
Miss Hazel and Craig Pos went to
Pella Friday noon and will attend q
party at that place Friday evening
and will also visit with their grand
mother, Mrs. Pos, before returning
home.
Mrs. Paul Papch, who has been Wis
iting here at the Kirkman home, re
turned to her home in Ottumwa Fri
day afternoon. While Mrs. Papch
was here she adopted her little cousin
Louise Range, who is about four years
of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stone, of MarshalI
town, have been visiting this week
at the home of Mrs. Stones brother
Martin Emanuel, and with other rela
tives and friends.
Miss Moline accompanied her sister
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Keesinger
to Bean, Iowa, where she will remain
indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. KeesingeI
arrived here last Saturday and have
been visiting with relatives and
friends, as they were former residents
of this place.
Mrs. Charles Young and children
who have been visiting over Christmas
with Mrs. Maloney. returned to hei
home in Oskaloosa Friday
Eddyville, Dec. 3O.-Born. Monday
Dec. 90, 1907, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Aurthor Chiffon, who live about
three miles from EddyviIle. near Hay.
den Chapel.
Leonard Beamer, of Oklahoma. Is
here looking after his property west
of town and will ship it to Oklahoma
where he has leased farm.
Willie Williams, of Avery, spent
Sunday visiting at the Denning home
and with other relatives and friends
Mrs. Fred Rector and children. OF
DePue, ILL.,, stopped at Eddyyille and
visited with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Eva Rector, while en- route to Chart
ton, Ia, where she will spend several
days visiting.
Mrs. Culbertson and daughters
Miss Alma and Mrs. True Rodgers
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Shockley of the Saturday Globe
who took to the tall grass because
of fast horse driving in oskaloosa, has
apparently returned to winter quar-
tiers. He now gives space to a more
severe roast on careless automobilists
than was the article he condemned so
ferociously short time ago. Chick
ems continue to come home to roost
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

This is bad time for corporations
and a good time for the plain people
Capt. Kulp is acquitted and the Yves
tern Union and the Postal Telegraph
companies have been convicted by the
court martial
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

AT ottumwa on Sunday a Retail
Liquor Dealers Association was or
ganized, and at Muscatine on the same
day a Civic League came into exist.
ence. Opinions seem to diner on the
better the day, the better the deed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
Snow Of such a depth that SNOW

SHOW of such depth that snow
plows were required to clear the
tracks for passage or trains, and two
engines were needed to pull the trains,
fell in the Panhandle country of Texas
last Sunday. Twelve inches covered
the ground at Texline and the Their
nometer registered degrees above
zero at that point.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

In 1896 Colorado gave Bryan 1884,
Ss2 plurality, which was cut down in
1900 to 30,74O. The states republi-
can plurality in 1904 was S4,5s2. These
are remarkable figures, but as the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat suspects, the
democratic national committee exam
ined none except the 100000 offered
by Denver.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The Keosauqua Republican sus.
pended publication for a week in or
der that the editor might enjoy a
Christmas vacation. Brain storms are
rare in Keosauqua
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The monthly mean temperature In
Iowa for November was s6.7. which is
IS degrees above normal The pre-
cipitation was 1.O3 inches, which is
0.29 below normal. The prevailing di-
rection OF the wind was northwest and
the highest velocity reported was "A
miles an hour The sun shone on 20
OF the thirty days. What other coun-
try or state on earth can beat this2
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Belle PLANE Union: The salvation
of the country depends less on who
shall be elected governor or senator
than it does on where the boys and
girls are spending their evenings.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Eight million, eight hundred and
eighty thousand acres of Iowa land
were planted in corn in 1907, and ev-
cry acre yielded from fair to a
bumper crop.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The Indianola Herald emphasizes
the fact that Governor Cummins
stands c6nIIcted Fi1nsr way, fiifTs RET,
ter to Torbert was either an honest
pledge or meant TO deceive"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02
/ pMIN1sTAToR,s NOTICE.

IA Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 3rd
day of December, A. d 1907, the I'M
dersigned was appointed by the Dis
trict Court Of Mahaska County Iowa,
administrative of the estate of Dayi Id
Barlow, deceased, late OF said Ma
haska County, Iowa. All persons
indebted to said estate will make
payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same
will present them legally authenti-
Gated to said court for allowance
Dated this l4th day Ut December,
1907.
Nancy A. Barlow,
Administrative.
L. e. Corlett, Clerk. 2iw8
BY g. w. Patterson, Deputy.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Gov Cummins undoubtedly had
his fingers crossed VIDA he wrote the
Torbert letter" says the Charles City
Intelligencer.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Express rates in Iowa are to be
cut 20 per cent beginning with Febru-
airy next, by order of the state railway
commission.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The Keokuk Gate-City points out
that Jeff Davis of Arkansas is the re-
suit of the direct primary, and adds:
by their fruits We shall know them. I"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Confidence is returning. But, as
the Sioux City Journal APPLY remarks:
Confidence does not make so much
noise coming as going"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

S. B. Shields has been arrested at
Sioux Falls, charged with embezzling
about $4,000 from the funds of the
Rose Hill Cemetery association of Mis-
souri, Valley.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The feet as it journeys onward
moves in a rectangle $500 yards wide
and 1900 yards deep. In attack it
would travel in a circle.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The Burlington situation is still in
the air. The fans OF the river city
are not sure that they are going to
get Egan as manager next season.
It is stated that the old Northern
league win be recognized and club
put in ST. Paul with Egan as man
ager Egan is the only manager
that ever gave Burlington -pennant
winning team, and If anything can
be done to get him to stay and take
charge OF the club next season, the
fans are going to do 1t.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Nineteen immense mail pouches
were thrown OF Of one train at Bur
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

The published statement that Man
ager Belt would manage Jacksonville
next season was somewhat premature.
1t appears that Belt is not so sure of
being retained. He has written a let
ter to the management outlining his
position in the matter and asking that
he be given an answer concerning his
engagement in as short a time as
possible, as he has other offers which
he wishes to consider 1t is said that
he is looking towards the management
Of the Keokuk club.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

1t is doubtful that the Central Asso-
citation will enter Class C this sea
son. The league has the required
population, 100000, but this mark is
only gained by taking in the suburbs,
which may not be allowed by the Ma
tional Association.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

Waterloo Courier: Pitcher Scott of
the last years oskaloosa team, has
been drafted by Wichita of the West
ern association. Scott is good man
to have on any team and his work in
this city last year attracted favorable
comment. although he was not as eff.
fective as some pitchers opposed to
the Champions.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-01-02

According to the ottphi%a Courier
"Billie" Earl, of Fa!rmont, W. ", for
the past three. seasons manager col
the VicksburG club of the Cotton
States league, is in fair way to pilot
OttumwRs base ball fortunes next sea-
son. On Friday Secretary J. C. Bon
hgm made proposition to him and
last night received telegram of ac-
ceptance. The Fairmont man will be
signed Immediately with Secretary
Farrell, says Mr.. Bonham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
REDUCTIONS OF sl.5Oo.oo0
Great Saving to Companies, But
Many Are Made Idle.

1t. Louis. Oficials Of railroads ter
minated 10 1T. Louis estimated today
that these lines, by various retrench-
ments, effective March |. have ecouo-
mized in the aggregate to the extent OF
sl,SO,Ooo a month. Today thousands
were thrown out Of work by the clos
ing OF all the shops Of the Missouri
Pacific and Iron Mountain system. in
addition tn 10000 employees in the opc-
rating and clerical departments. who
were let out Saturday. Only such men
as are absolutely necessary in the
round-houses and for the maintenance
OF trafflc are now at work
The pay checks for the st. Louis EN-
ployes were no, given out today. Al
though freight aud passenger earnings
are beginning TO show gradual improve
ment over recent traffic records, all the
Could lines in st. Louis, including the
Cotton Belt, are cutting down expenses
by dismissing men or by forcing them
to take fiEe-day lay-ors each month
without pay. The lay-off system saves
the railroads 10 2-5 per cent on salaries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
OUR SHIPS MENACE TO LIFE
Presidents Naval Aid, Condemns
Fellows Officers

Washington. - Declaring that the
shameful incficiency o, the United
States navy during the spanish war
was the most disgracrful exhibition
ever witnessed on the face % the globe. .
characteriSing the praise accorded tho
officers and men who fought the ship.
and won these battles : unmeriied aud
denouncing the marksmanship display
ed in the battles OF Santiago and Ma
nila bay A. grossly inefficient, Lleuten-
anti Commander sims. naval secretary
to President Roosevelt, today amazed
members OF the senate committee on
naval Affairs, before whom he WAS ,es-
tifying.
These sensational charges. stripping
the navy Of the laureis which have
been showercd upon it by common a.
cord and placing il before the country
asa disorgan' ID. incompetent and ut
ierly unworthy branch Of the country g
military arm. has aroused bitter resent
men; among those who commanded the
ships and were in charge Of the staS
when the historic battles 20 which he
referred sneeringly we're Won.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
rHIRTY-NINTH DAY.

The fact that the members Of the leg
islature are anxious to finish mp the
work ahead Of them was demonstrated
when the members of the House decided
To hold a night session. for the transae-
tiou of legislative floor work In addi-
tion to a number OF bills passed. several
other matters received attention. Nota-
bic among these was the adoption of a
privilege resolution offered by Mr.. Alcorn
10 appropriate the sum Of $3.50. to b.
used in the proper entertainment of Nj.
Bryan on Saturday. In moving the adop-
tion Of the resolution, MIR. Alcoru stated
that it was nothing but right that they
show their appreciation of their expected
guest by taking proper steps to do him
honor. and the House passed the resolu-
tion without dissent, the money to be
set aside out of the contingent fund
The House also tonight passed. BY a
rising vote. the Vance joint resolution
memorialzing Congress TO pass law au-
thorizing the secretary of the treasury
to pro rate the war cotton tax funds now
held in the United States treasury to the
cotton States of the South. to be dis
tributed among the soldiers and sailors
of the Confederaey. or their dependent
widows. The resolution calls on the
members of Congress and senator's from
the State to TAKE all proper steps to en-
compass the passage of such a law by
Congress.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
FORTY-SEcoND DAY.

\ notable victory for the advocates of
county prison reform and for putting an
end to the leasing Of county conviets was
scored today when the Senate. by a vote
Of p to 10 on reconsideration. passed
the Hebron bill. prohibiting the leasing
of county conyicts to so-ca1lesl contract
ors. There was a spirited and long
drawn out conflict On the floor. but those
who favor a departure from the custom
of leasing eoEvicss literally snatehed
victory from the jaws of defeat.
After a full and free discussion the
Senate this afternoon. by a decisive vote.
laid ON the table the Mct;ehec bill pro
viding for the sale of the old capital and
grounds. or rather recommitted the bill.
The House adopted. without debate.
the joint resolution to memorialize Con
gress to adopt such laws as will lead to a
broadening of the market for cotton
goods.
Two bills, one to improve on the pres
ent game laws and the other to increas..
the pay of the enlisted men of the Ma
tionsl Guard, were called up. eoasider- 4
and after much discussion were inded
nitely postponed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
TO PREVENT STOCK GAMBLING
Hepburn Introduces Bill to Put Tax
on Transfers.

Washington.-Col. William II. Hep
burn, chairman of the house COMMITTEES
on interstate and foreign commerce.
has taken the first practical step. it is
thought. to eliminate stock gambling
by dealing in margins. Today he in
troduced bill levying tax of 80 cents
q share on each share of a par value of
slOo or less sold or transferred.
This tax is the equiv alent of one-half
Of one per cent on each 800 share,
which is more than the commission
charged BY the brokers for making the
transaction. On shares OF half value
like the $50 shares of the Pennsylvania
railroad the tax would amount to per
cent. The tax added TO the commission
charged by the broker would operate to
destroy professional gambling in stocks
because il would make such operations
so expensive as to greatly lessen the
profits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
FoRTY-THIRD DAY.

The Legislature devoted itself to con
siderable routine work today in both
branches, the House meeting at night
IL order to advance the calendar matter
as much as possible. owing to the inter.
ruption tomorrow ON the occasion OF
Mr.. Bryan's visit. The Senate. by a vote
Of p TO 10. defeated the concurrent res
Olution providing for an elective Judi
eiary amendment to h. voted on next
fall. The resolution lacked seven votes
Of receiving the constitutional two-thirds
vote of the Senate. The House passe,!
the bill providing for a resssessment of
lands for the year 1905 in those coun-
ties in which the boards OF supervisors
deem it necessary. There was a warm
debate. which at times approached the
acrimonious, but the waters were Gained
and the bill passed by q good majority.
The House also passed the privilege
tax chapter Of 1906. with few amend
ments. changing certain privileges, with
very little opposition
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-03-05
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS MEET.
Nasei Defeats Niedringhsus for Mem
her Of National Committee.

81 Lnuis-Thomss X. Nicdrlng-
haus. former chairman of the re-
publican state committee and caucus
nominee for United States senator
four years ago. went down in defeat
before Charles Nsgel Of this city In
the race for republican na ionai com
mitteeman from Missouri by a vote of
$50 10 as at the republican state con
vention yesterday. which unanimously
Instructed for Secretary of War Taft
for president. and through its commit
tee on resolutions gagged an attempt
to place a prohibition plank in the
state platform Of 1905
simultaneously with his election as
one of the delegates az large 10 the
n1tional convention. Attorney General
Hadley announced his candidacy for
the republican gubernatoriai nomina-
ton
The convention which was held in
the new First Regiment armory. At
Grand and Manchester avenues. drew
one % the largest crowds 10 the city
that ever attended state convention
in Missouri Nearly the full list OF
del gates came