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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

UNDERTAKINGS "A wedding OF
interest to Oskaloosa people is thus
described in the Lincoln, (Neb.) Star
of September 10: The marriage OF
Bonnie Adams, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams TO Wray Alden Lindley
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Lindley was quietly celebrated last
night at the brides home 1410 q
street. Although quiet simplicity
prevailed. everything was beautifully
appointed. A company of seventy-five
friends were present for the marriage
service and as they arrived they were'
met by the brides mother, the grooms
parents and the bride and groom. AS
the appointed hour arrived Miss vii
cite Gould played the wedding chorus
from Lohengrin and the bride and
groom took their places before bank
of palms, ferns and pink roses. They
were met by the Rev. |. F. Roach,
pastor of ST Paul's M. e. church who
read the marriage service which in
cluded the impressive ring ceremony.
The bride wore a simple but very
dainty gown of white French lawn,
trimmed with tucks and lace insertion.
With the costume was worn white
satin sash.
The decorations throughout the
home were attractively arranged,
palms, ferns, roses and carnations be-
ing utilized to carry out a color
scheme of pink and white. The long
| table in the dining room was orna-
mented with mound of pink roses
with the wedding cake on either side.
Pink satin ribbons extended from the
chandelier to each corner and also
| each side of the taole. Miss Jessie
Doyle and Miss Helen Barstow pre-
sided at the table and were assisted
in serving by Miss Nettie Hickman,
Miss Hazel Hickman, Miss ViletIe
Gould, Miss Pauline knight, Miss Luz
/ ellie Powell, of Oakland, and Miss
Mabel Mulliner Two young girls,
Alice Brooks and Cordelia Condra
assisted in directing the guests.
The bride is the only child of Mr..
and Mrs. Adams and lived in the
south until five years ago. Since COM
ing to Lincoln she has been prominent
in university circles and a prominent
member of the University Dramatic
club, having taken the leading parts
in the numerous plays given the last
| few years. Mr.. Lindley is member
of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
and is engaged in the furniture bust
| ~ IA
Monday for a wedding journey after
which they will return to Lincoln to
reside and will be at home to friends
after October first at 440 South
Twelfth street. Mrs. Lindley's going
away gown will be brown broad
gloves and shoes to match.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17

Fine ONCE stationery at the Herald
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-09-17

WALATKA:-Born. to Mr.. and
Mrs. August Walatka, Saturday, Sep
TENDER IL. 1908, a fine ten and half
pound son. Mother and babe doing
nicely
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
SUICIDE AT BATESVILLE
Miss Edith Woodfid, Aged II, Ends
Her Life With Carbolc Acid

Batesville, March Miss Edith
Weodfill, the young an attractive
daughter of the station agent of this
city, committed suicide this morning
about 10 O'Clock, by taking carbolic
acid. She was only II years of age
and the tragic occurrence has put a
gloom over the entire city.
Mr.. Woodfill removed to Batesville
about a year ago and since his resi-
dence here his family has been one of
the most highly regarded of the COM
munity.
No cause is assigned for the young
girls deed, other than a rumor that
she had been in some way snubbed by
some of her companions, and had
taken the incident to heart so keenly
as to result in her act of self-destruct-
ton.
She was member of the Christian
church, and attended the choir practice
last evening. Nothing unusual Gas
noticed by her associates. On the con-
Continued on page 81
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
To the Voters of Arkansas:

" tuG ' OlSES VI <aEhdHSdS.
Ny attention has been called to the
arrogant boast of Mr.. George w.
Donaghey to the effect that he will
carry 60 counties in the state. Amaz-
ing modesty. Why didn' t he claim all
the counties and be generous about it?
Not content with the noise made by
his trumpeters and the beating of tom
toms by his men, he has tried to con-
vince himself that he is candidate of
great strength by adding his own voice
to the babel of noises he has created.
To tell the truth, he knows about as
much in regard to his real support as
the people do about his attitude on the
question of state wide prohibition, on
which question he has maintained 81
lence as successfully as he has avoided
meeting either of his opponents at any
time in joint discussion.
Senator Davis, too has attempted to
divert attention by proelaiming that
the contest is between his immediate
representative, Mr.. Kirby, and his
erstwhile friend and follower, Mr..
Donaghey.
Both of them know that | am the
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

WHAT ABOUT MANNING?

the same views as | now entertain on
the specific requirements necessary to
fit man for Office [ used to act on
the theory that politics was at best a
dirty game and if you would win you
were justified in getting the Office in
just any old way. [ look at things
different now and am glad I do.
feel now, as never before in my life,
the individual responsibility incumbent
on ever honest man to diligently seek
to elect only the BEST MEN for Office
and because of that | am taking time
to write you as fully as [ AM You
will make no mistake in supporting
Manning for Congress for we need such
men as him in that responsible office.
In conclusion would say that every
preacher, every teacher, every farmer,
every banker, every lawyer and every
officer in Monroe county, regardless
of any personal feelings, is an ardent
supporter of Mr.. Manning for Con-
gress and this in itself speaks of the
remarkable fitness of the man for Office
Command me when | can serve you.
Sincerely Your Friend,
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

a Journal representative spent Sat
urday at Sulphur Rock and heard the
county candidates speak. A large
crowd was out to hear them and they
were given good attention.
Albert Sims, the genial and accom-
modating county clerk, who is a can
didate to succeed himself, acted as
chairman.
The first candidate introduced was
w. f. Daniels, for assessor. He was
followed by Messrs. Lindsey, Lenehan,
Finn and Jernigan.
The candidates for minor offices con-
fned themselves merely TO an an
nouncement of their candidacy and
no personalities we're INDUCED in un-
til Mr.. Fike was introduced and spoke
for j. A. lancaster, candidate for
sheriff. He charged Sheriff Dunlap
with having failed to enforce the law
against the blind tigers.
MIR. Dunlap followed, and in his
speech called attention to the fact that
there are less blind tigers in the coun-
ty now than when Mr. lancaster was
sheriff.
The candidates for county and pro-
bate judge were the next to inject per-
sonalities into the discussion. They
dug into each others records consid-
erably, and charges and counter
charges were filed.
Judge Al. Craig was first introduced
and after touching briefly upon road
matters, devoted some time to an effort
to explain the charge of tax-dodging
which had been brought against him.
John T. Tharp was the next speaker.
He assailed the record of his oppo-
nents, devoting his time chiefly to a
discussion of the record of Mr. Pearce.
He said Judge Craig was not a Demo
crat, and as proof of this assertion
produced copies of the county records
showing that Judge Craig had served
as member of the county commission
of accounts as a Republican. The
law, he said, provided that the mem
bers of the board should not all bt
members of the same political party
Judge Craig accepted an appointment
and served on the board in 1906 wher
the board was composed of A. J. Craig
John T. Tharp and Franklin Perrin
Himself and Perrin, he said, wer,
known Democrats and had been elected
to Office as Democrats, therefore Judg,
Craig could not have been a Demo
crat at that time. The speaker mex
assailed the record of Mr.. Pearce
charging him with having failed t.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN
Dates and Places Where the County
Candidates VIII Speak

The Democratic candidates for the
various county offices will address the
people of Independence county at the
places and dates mentioned, as follows:
Greenbrier, jamestown, Friday,
March 18th.
Salado, Salado, Saturday, March
18th.
Cushman, Cushman. Monday, March
10Th.
Ashley, Brewers School House,
Tuesday, March 18th.
Barren, Gray's School House, We'd
nesday. March 18th.
Black River, Black River Academy,
Thursday, March 10Th.
Magness, Magness, Friday, March
Goth.
Big Bottom, Newark, Saturday,
March 2lst.
Washington, Bethesda, Monday,
March 23rd.
Rudden, Court House, Tuesday,
March oath.
The speaking will begin each day
promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. and an
invitation is extended to everybody to
come and hear the candidates.
Election to- be held Wednesday,
March 18th. ALBERT SIMS.
Chairman Candidates Meeting.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

to the people of the state, and quoted
figures showing that the state was
largely in favor of prohibition if the
question should be left to a statewide
vote. He was roundly applauded
several times during his speech and it
was plainly evident that Brown car
ried off the honors Of the day.
Hon. |. J. Matheny was the next
speaker, but cut his speech short in
order to catch a train for Batesville.
He touched upon the statehouse ques-
ton and the prohibition question and
said he was not in favor of Indepen-
son, Pulaski or any other county,
and the only way he would vote for
statewide prohibition would be TO SUBJ
nit the question to the people in the
form of constitutional amendment
Hon. A. G. Gray followed, and dis
cussed the statehouse, penitentiary,
taxes and other qustions and declared
himself opposed to the present anti
bucketshop law, as it hurt the farmer
by putting the small cotton buyer out
of business and benefited nobody but
the man of wealth. He referred briefly
to the prohibition question, and said
that while he had voted for. prohibit
ton in the last two elections, he would
not favor statewide prohibition ex-
cept upon the initiative and referen-
dunn plan.
Hon. w. M. Thompson was then in
PRODUCED and discussed the several
issues brought out by his opponents.
There is but one new issue in the
present campaign, he declared, and
that is the prohibition question. He
favored statewide prohibition, but
was willing for the people to settle the
question. He ridiculed the statement
of one of his opponents that the last
Legislature accomplished nothing.
Some of the best laws the state has,
he said, were passed by the last legis-
| lature. He referred among others to
the Amis anti-racing law, the anti
bucket shop law, the law against
drunkenness on trains and at public
gatherings.
Rev. j. L. Brown was then given a
FIVE minutes rejoinder, during which
he quoted some figures on the whiskey
question and got off joke on one of
his opponents which created an uproar
of laughter.
The candidates are at jamestown to-
day, at Salado tomorrow and will
spend next week north of the river.
They will be at Newark on Saturday
the Dist.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
Vol. s. No. II
HINEMON'S STATEMENT

candidate who has revealed strength
in every township in the state, that my
supporters are made up of the quiet
and conservative men in the state who
have scant patience with the methods
of my opponents in which all sorts of
charges and counter-charges are made
with no serious attempt to answer or
disprove any of them, and that there
is no hope for either of them except in
an attempt to divert some Of my friends
to some other candidate.
These methods will not succeed. The
people have become familiar with the
methods practiced by the trained poll
ticians and are not deceived by the
prating of camp followers who hope to-
profit by the success of a certain cam
didate or the rawlings of henchmen who
make it their trade to howl for any
man who is willing to present certain
silent but persuavise influence for sup
port.
The people are tired of the wrang-
ling and turmoil of recent campaigns
They want man whose backing does
not consist of political rings and in
trigues, but who stands in opposition
to all their influences and who relies
for support upon those citizens who
believe in sobriety, law, order and
fidelity in the discharge of public duty.
In this class l confidently look for
triumphant nomination, and | warn
my friends to give no heed to the wild
claims of my opponent.
JOHN H. HINEMoN.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
COUNTY POLITICS GETTING WARrl

promptly file his reports as circuit
clerk and saying that he was short in
his accounts.
Cul. L. Pearce followed, and was
the only candidate whose introduction
was greeted with applause. After dis
cussing road matters, county finances
| and other matters, he answered the
charges brought against him by Mr..
Tharp by saying that Tharp had been
a member of the county commissioners
of accounts for number of years and
well knew that it was impossible for
the clerk to file his reports without
some delay. ne n,4owves s,.l,ie
predecessor, MIR. Wycough, had been
no more prompt in this matter than
himself, and that Tharp had been
aware of the existence of these con-
ditions for several years, but had
never mentioned it until he got in the
race for county judge against him.
The grand jury, he said, inspected the
reports of the county officials, and if
there had been anything wrong or any
shortage in his accounts, the grand
jury would certainly have indicted
him. There is absolutely nothing in
| the charges, he said, and Tharp was
only trying to manufacture little
cheap campaign thunder. But Tharp
| fought him like tiger, he said, and
as it was generally known that Tharp
| had kept his Office in a blind tiger at
Newark when he was justice of the
peace, CHATS a lie retorted Tharp
from his seat in the audience) he
would hereafter refer to him as John
Tiger Tharp. He then exhibited some
papers which he said were affidavits
from parties who had bought whiskey
from Tharp while he was justice of the
peace.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Pearce' S
speech, the meeting adjourned for din
ner
The candidates for representative
spoke immedi ately after noon, Rev
J. L. Brown being the first introduced
He devoted the principal portion o.
his speech to the prohibition question
4 saying that this was the paramount
issue before the people of Arkansas
today. With the whiskey question
properly settled, the penitentiary
question, which had been bone O.
contention in the legislature for years
would become matter of small mo-
ment. He wanted to go on record il
favor of statewide prohibition, but ht
wanted it distinctly understood tina
he was not afraid to refer the question
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
STATISTICS ON EDUCATION
Some interesting Facts About the
Public Schools of the Country

The United States bureau of educa-
ton has iss.-..-a
tistics of state school systems, which
presents an interesting and Instructive
array of facts.
The total population of the United
States in June, 1906, as estimated by
the census bureau, was 50, 935, 399, and
upon these figures the bureau of edu-
cation estimates the number of chill
dr6n in this population from to Is
years of age, at %, 1872, 723, the number
of boys being II, 1889, 677 and the num-
Der of girls II, S03,056
There were enrolled in the common
schools, 1906, 1854, $40 different
pupils of all ages. This was 7043 per
cent. of the school population. The
per cent of enrolment was less than in
1900 when it was 2.43 per cent of the
school population. In 1890 it was
1851 per cent; 1880, the per cent was
90 so, and 81. As in 1870. In 1866 there
were enrolled 1862, 621 boys and s,279,-
40 girls, the total, 1854, $40, being
1894 per cent of the total population
In 1866 the average daily attendance
was 70.38 per cent of the common
school enrolment, the average daily
attendance being IL, 7l2, 300.
TEACHERS AND SALARIES
The total number of teachers employ
aI NV he e,ta 10.
was 466, 063. The male teachers num-
bered 1e0, 1877, or only 1916 per cent OF
the total number There has been q
steady decline in the proportion of
male teachers since 1880, when the
percentage was 42.8.
| The average monthly salaries for
| teachers in the public schools of the
| United States for 1866 was $50. O4.
the average for men in those states
| making sex classification being $780,
81 and for women $43. 80.
There are PSI, 729 buildings used for
school purposes, whose estimated value
was 1888, 128, l4O in 1906.
/ The total revenue for school ,para
poses, excluding balances from prev
ious year and bond sales, was $780,
1885, O4. The expenditure for 1865
was 1907, 1865, $50, or 1896 per capita of
population, as compared with 81. 81 per
capita in 1900, with 1924 in 1890 and
81. so in 1880.
ARKANSAS
The estimated population of Arkan-
sas for 1906 was 1,42l, 574; estimated
number of children, to Is years OF
age, in 1906, was APO, POS; boys, PAT, 745;
girls, 237, 463; number of pupils of all
ages enrolled, 345, l46; boys, l73, 20l;
Continued on page 81
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

''little too far" even for jeff Davis.
The people have an idea that they are
competent to elect man to fill the
governors officewithout being whipped
into line by the Senator, and they are
not going to be dictated to by him or
any one else. No doubt the Senator
will soon find where he is at and will
then Skinny on his own side, get back
to Washington and let the people of
Arkansas presume to do their own
thinking. Washington Telegraph.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
w alnut Ridge, Ark.

Dear
Your asking what about our man,
Manning is at hand. Mr. Manning
IS a resident of our sister town of
Clarendon-the county site. For sew
eral years there has been a very strong
rivalry between our town and his, be-
cause of district court for Brinkley
agitation. Because of the selfish dis
position of a few leading citizens of
Clarendon fighting the movement, all
of the cost for which was guaranteed
by the people of the north end, there
was for while a strong feeling of re-
sentiment on the part of Brinkley peo-
pie against Clarendon neighbors and
this feeling, for while, took a strong
hold in politics. But eur people have
put that all away in their support of
thecandidacy of Manning for Congress
and | can truthfully say to you that [
have never in my life known of can
didate for any Office having such a
unanimous support of his people, as
is being accorded Mr.. Manning in his
candidacy for Congress.
Manning has been practicing law
Yer in this county for about 25 years
and his splendid ability and magic
eloquenee together with his knowledge
of law, has made for him reputation
of being one of The finest and most
successful lawyers in the state.
Manning has been hard worker in
his profession and it has paid him well
financially, yet | have noticed with
pleasure that he has always taken time
to attend to his religious and church
duties. His influence is always on the
side morally and right; and knowing
you, as | do, am sure that he is such
a man as you can support and recon-
mend to your friends to support.
You know | have not always had
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
REVOLT OF THE RED NECkS

Since Senator Davis has left his
post of duty at Washington and gone
out as chief engineer of the Arkansas
Aolitical machine, there seems to have
been a revolt of the red necks, and the
old gua4l does not rally to the sup
port of the senator in his effort to
elect governor. The senator will
- there is such thing as going just
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST
Comment From Various Sources or
the Candidates for Congress
Imboden, Ark, Feb. %, 100

Imboden, Ark, Feb. %, 1908.
Editor Observer,
Dear Sir:
I am greatly interested in Mr..
Manning's race for congress and
would like very much to have your
opinion of the Southern part of the
district. How will Prairie go and by
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

From friend of a Brinkley bust
ness man up in the chill country of
Lawrence county comes this inquiry
What about your man, Man
ming, who is running for
Congress against Oldfeld?"
The Brinkley business man, while
not politician and seldom ever TAX
ing any part in politics, promptly an
sswered his Lawrence county friend and
because of the spirit shown therin, the
Argus man asked permission to pub
Hsh his letter. Here it is, the names
being withheld
"Brinkley, Ark, Feb. %, 1908.
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13
what majority?
Thanking you in advance for the
favor, I am,
Yours respectfully,

In answer to the above and numer-
Gus letters of similar import, we take
this means of replying to such cores
pondence:
Manning is not only strong in the
Southern part of the county, but from
one end to the other. If the election
should come of tomorrow, he would
CONTINUED on page 81
The Newark journal., 1908-03-13

Spring hats for ladies and children
at Mrs. Alexanders. Latest styles,
at cheap prices.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED position by man and wife on ranch doing ranch work in gen. eral. Address Cleon Benjamin, R. F. D. No. 4.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR SALE-Ten acres, mile east, in cantaloupes and grain. s2O0O. Ten acres, mile. south, in alfalfa, 5000. Ten acres level orange land three miles northeast, entitled to water. 5000. F. Barr, West Adams.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27
OH, so HAPPY AGAIN.

Mrs. Murphy-Why say, Mrs. Ma lone, just thought I would come over this mint and tell you what I saw today. Mrs. Maione-Why, bless the sweet life of yea and what is it yea have seen again? Mrs. Murphy-Why, I was dow1l town and went into that new place just opened up. and I say, they have the finest 9x12 Administer Rugs in the Orien- tai designs I ever laid my eyes on. and they have fine Rockers and Chairs and Sanitary Couches. Mat tresses and Iron Beds and Springs and they were so nice to me. Mrs. Malone-Bless my life, where is this new place? Mrs. Murphy-Why, it is Massie & Sons. Mrs. Malone-I say. do tell me, it makes me happy all over to hear Massie's name mention. ed Where is he? am going down tomorrow and get me a 9x12 Ak minister Rug and have a long chat with my old friend Massie.
 SEE THEM.
 MASSIE & SONS 114-116 w. Washington St, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-A customer for some nice lots facing on the Capitol square. There is no better buy in the city than these lots. Special price for a quick sale. J. L. Irwin, No. Il, N. 1st avenue.
 WANTEDLyoung man as room mate at Lawn Place. Best summer ac- commodations in the city. Monroe and 7th Sts.. Phone Black 5O1. FOR EXCHANGES room furnished house in desirable location for board for one during summer. Box 1S2, City.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

AUCTION MONDAY, 1:SO P. NJ. at 924 South Second avenue. H. Pries- ter will sell the contents of his five roomed house which is all high grade and like new, having been used but a short time, a list will be given later. Hammond, Auctioneer. Tel. Red All.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27
FOR SALE.

AUCTION Saturday at 1880 p. m, at Hammond Auction House, 23 South First ave. Will sell all kinds of household furnishings. poultry, driv- ing and work horses, guns and wheels. List with me all you have to sell. Telephone red All. W. D. Hammond, auctioneer.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR SALE-Six room house, { rooms brick. barn. chicken yard, chicken house, peach. trees, two lots, corner property, block off of car line, price s1700; cash, $500, balance 3 years time, call or write owner, 725 North Sixth street.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR RENT-Four room brick, screen room and kitchen. Modern, $2000, for the summer. Apply at TIP East Adams
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR SALE-F'irst-c class apricots 1-2c per lb. at the Bailey ranch, two and one-half miles northeast of Indian school
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR RENT-To couple, nice room with screen porch for sleeping. Un- eXcelled table service in connection. Lawn Place, Monroe and 7th sts. Phone Black 501.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR SALE-A fine vacant half-block in the Brill addition. For particu lars see Clifford Smith at The Re- publican office.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-27

FOR RENT.-Furnished brick house. 5 rooms also bath and screen kitchen, gas, electric lights etc. No. 129 S. 2nd avenue. E. O. Slocum. Box 194