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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
MADISON.
A happy new year to all.

A happy new year to all.
J. B. Cruzen and wife spent Sunday
at his brother J. F. Cruzen's.
Mrs. Mary Ferree was among those
who ate Christmas dinner at the
Ernest Day home.
Chas. Bailey and family sp Mt
Christmas at a reunion at the paren.
tai Abe Bailey home.
Mrs. Fred Coffin sold four dozen
Buff Rock hens to Mrs. Peter Hassei.
man, near Lacey, last week.
Misses Fern and Emma Stanley, of
Eddyville, are visiting their relatives
the Ferrees, here this week. b"
Mrs, Clyde Shoemaker and son J. C.
from Des Moines, is at the J. F. Cru
zen home to spend the holidays.
Neva and Ed Coffin entertained
their friends. Miss Alice Westercamp
and Frank McFadden, last Sunday.
Will Else and family, from Kansas
is spending the holidays with relatives
here and with Supt. Else, of the city.
Elmer Bailey and family, of Valley
Junction, was at his brothers last
week and is visiting his father this
week.
Will Cruzen and Harry Hicks and
families went to the J. B. Cruzen
home on North D street for Christmas
dinner.
Mrs. Ed Harvey has been suffering
with felon on her thumb for several
weeks and is now at the hospital in
Oskaloosa. ""
viii Cruzen. sold and delivered his
hogs last week and Fred Coffin sold
and delivered SO head TO Chef Quick
Monday of this week. f
G.. B. Coffin and family went to
Washington and spent Christmas at
the parental Schilling home, return
ing home Saturday.
Arthur Dilley and wife, Chas. Dilley
and family and two grand children of
]. F. Cruzens at Christmas dinner,
together on the farm.
Harrison Trout sold bunch OF
steers to John Prime and John Mes.
bergen sold a bunch OF two-year.old
steers to Chef Reed last week
Miss Leichtle ate Christmas dinner
with her brother, Nick Moore. and
Saturday went to New Sharon toI
spend a week with her parents.
Fred Coffin, Elmer knight and Carl
Beal and their families attended al
family reunion at the Erasmus Cot
fin home on West High Ave in the
city Christmas.
Mrs, Keel preached Sunday evening"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

Macy OF Des Moines
Song Miss Prirrier's Glass.
Recitations-Ethel slack and Jennie
IBeckman.
Song-Class No. z.
REGULATIONS \ Hazel Conn, Stella
Rumbaugh, Glass No. 8, Mary Sage,
Mary Davis, Silvia Dimond and Jen.
'nette Paynter.
Song-Little Girls under Z years OF
age,
REGULATIONS by Lens Parron and
Francis Butler.
Dialogue-Seven girls.
Reeitation-Sarah Shocks.
Song-Miss Davis Glass.
Distribution of presents from the
tree. After the treat OF candy and
oranges had been given to every
child, Mrs. o. B. Rumbaugh, the super
intendent, was presented with beau.
tiful sewing rocker and Mr.. H. Prir.
rier, secretary Of the school, was Civ.
en- a Bible.
Dec. 20. j. A. B.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

J. e. James and family called a
the N. S. Hensyl home Sunday.
G. w. Gable and family spen
Christmas in Des Moines with rela
tives.
w Wynn went to Warren county
last Saturday, where he expects tt
buy farm.
Dexter Carter and family and Or
va Verwers visited Sunday at the j
M. Carter home.
Miss Ethel Lundy, of Harvey, il
spending a few days with her aunt
Mrs. c. D. Hodgen.
Nathan sayles ana family from neal
Rose Hill, spent Christmas here, re
turning home Sunday.
A very successful Christmas ire,
was had at the lower grove churcl
Thursday evening and a fine program
was rendered.
Those on the sick list are c. d
Hodgens, who has been having lum
bago, Mrs. Victoria Russell, WalteI
Jackson, and some have had chicken
pox,! but all are reported better a
this time.
r-loJc that ate Christmas dinner a
&C J. -. HCASyl home were: J. M
camos and family, o. w. Lawrence
and family, Benjamin Wynn and wife
ad G.. w. Farr and wife.
The house owned by John Crook
ham was destroyed by fire Wednes
day night. No one was living in it a
the time and there is a rumor tina
it was set on fire by some miscreant
SNOWFLAKE.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
AEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Items Of Interest Gathered By Her
ai,; Correspondents.
WHITE OAK.

Mrs. Peter Taylor is very poorly
this winter.
pap Douglas helped w. A Moore
butcher last Tuesday
Fred Sumner sold and delivered for
ty-ive head of hogs to Tom Emmert
Tuesday.
The farmers have been using the
road drag, by the appearance Of the
roads.
f. R. Hackley has commenced
school again after two weeks inter-
ruption.
Nora Alexander, who is teaching at
Keswick, is spending a weeks vaca-
ton at home.
u. G. Morgan will occupy the Selma
Woods property the coming year, and
moved in Wednesday.
Bertha and Lily Alexander, who are
attending high school at Oskaloosa, are
at home for a vacation.
Jack Douglas will occupy the Hiram
Alexander farm the coming year. Mr..
Alexander is not able to farm any
more.
Arthur Fowler and wife were look.
ing for Santa Claus in Oskaloosa
Wednesday.
The patrons OF our school are well
pleased with the services of Miss
Fritz, as the children are making good
advancement. .s.' 'f''r. Vs..
Selma Woods moved his household
goods to Oskaloosa Thursday and will
try city life. Several of the neigh
bors helped him move.
Another old landmark has been re.
moved. The old Bobbitt barn was
built over fifty years ago and there
was not another Ike it in the county
at the time. of its erection. The roof
was built double. decked and twas COW
cred with oak shingles.
Rec. 26. T.. T. A. b.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE
MAYNE ARNOLD thanks the many
friends whose good words bringing
him large business made 1908 pros
porous year.
Nothing but the kind recommends
tons of delighted patrons made such
result possible.
In commencing Prof, Arnold for de-
feetive eyes many things should be
considered. First, not another town
in America the size of 0skaloosa has
an exclusive optical store and relia
BILE optician, which makes Mayne Ar !
nold's residence here credit to Os-
| kaloosa.
Second-The extensive variety OF
stylish frames and glasses especially
rimIess eyegIasse, gives opportunity
for satisfying selection at Prof. Ar
| nold's.
Third-Extremely 'ow prices and
glasses of finest quality gives ad
vantages to buyers equalled by no
other cry in Iowa.
Fourth-More important than all,
Mayne Arnolds lon experience and
trained judgment, modern appliances
and accurate methods oives assur
rance of the utmost benefit for eyes
possible to accomplish by optical
science.
What follows is proven as conclu
sively as the presence of the sun at
MONDAY that because of benefit fot
precious eyes, the saving of money
the credit to our city and county
makes it duty to say a good word
| for Mayne Arnold and boost for
him is boost for Oskaloosa and for
eyes.
Finest guaranteed solid gold spec
| tacles and eyeglasses--rim and rimiess
fitted with Mayne Arnold's New
European indispensable method, SIS
Many inexperienced dealers dwell
on what becoming eyeglasses they
can sell you. Don't forget that eyes
can be easily ruined with glasses
] which are becoming, IL not skilfully
adjusted, and that so far as hand
some glasses go, Prof. Alnold has the
most extensive variety of stylish
elegant glasses in Iowa, and positive
ly lowest prices.
At his optical store, 321 West High
you get not only the most handsome
glasses, but also faultless fitting and
safety for eyes. Eye medicines free.
Permanen price for solid gold glass;
es, $500. Everything low prices in
proportion.
These extremely low prices will not
be increased until Jan. 1, 1910.
I A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
CARRIERS CHRISTMAS
Mail Men In Town and County Are
Remembered

The mail carriers working out of
the oskaloosa post Office enjoyed the
generosity of patrons 10 an unusual
degree this season. The city carriers
received numerous presents and ia
vors from people whom they have
been serving during the year, but the
rural mail carriers Jared sumptuously
in almost every case. All the III.
raj men received presents. and some
of the boys were generously remem.
bered by their country patrons.
The presents received ranged from
neckties and handkerchiefs to dress.
ed fowls. Many OF the mail boxes
along the routes contained great pack
ages, to which were attached cards
bearing the compliments of the con
tributors. Several of the farmers
gave chickens, roasts and fresh meat
and other provisions, apples, quanu
ties of vegetables, canned fruit, sauce
and preserves. In one case a relative
in the west had expressed farmer
fresh salmon. The mail carrier
found fine section of the fish weigh
ing several pounds carefully wrapped
and awaiting his arrival with the
compliments of the season. Numet
Gus Christmas cards carried season
able messages from patrons of all the
routes and words of commentator
and praise for the years work in the
service were many.
The carriers appreciate the atten
ton paid them and the rural men
state that they will strive the harder
to please the people of their districts.
The town carriers enjoyed a holi
day Christmas, but for some unknown
reason the department compels the
rural carriers to make their trip on
that day, the only holiday which is
not granted them. The men went
cheerfully along their routes, how
ever. Most of the presents were re.
ceiyed Thursday afternoon, but many
were found on Christmas morning
Five rural routes are worked out OF
Oskaloosa and the carriers, Hal Ccott
Percy Pugh, S. w. Mckinley, Leslie
Butler and George Sherman have en-,
deayored to give the best service pos
sible. II their efforts have met with
the approval OF those served, the boys
are pleased, as they also are at the
evidences that what they have done
from time to time has been noticed
and appreciated.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

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dinner to their children and grand
children Christmas Eve and a pleasing
Feature for the little tots was a Christ
mas tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Anderson, of Of
tumwa. left Monday after spending
Christmas at the parental John Hawk
inson home.
Lola Williams, teacher of Pleasant
Grove school, closed Thursday for a
weeks vacation and the children were
presented with neat little boxes of
candy by their teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hawknson en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson
and Miss Emma Hawkinson, of Ottum-
wa, Saturday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hawkinson, Emma and
Vida Hawkinson were entertained at
the Richard Anderson home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Swanson gave a
dinner to party of friends and rela-
tives Sunday. Those present were:
Chas. Brostrom and family, J. P. Lar
son and family. and S. ]. Swanson
and family.
Early morning services in accord.
ance with the ancient Swedish custom
were held at the Swedish church
Christmas morning. In the evening a
Christmas tree was had for the chill
dren and short program was rem
dered.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
WEST ADAMS.
T. A. b.

Charlie Russell is able to work
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett spent Sunday
at Walter Roe's.
Several in this neighborhood are
selling their hogs.
Miss Vida Anderson is spending hel
vacation at home.
Clara Anderson spent a day last
week with Mrs. Shroyer.
Mrs. Coleman went Tuesday to see
her father who is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barr spent Tuesday
at the home of their son Fred.
George Nash and wife spent Sun
day at Herman Hasselman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Diley spent Sun
day at the home of Homer Dye.
News has reached here that Taylor
Faulkner and wife nave baby girl
Frank Everett and family spent
Christmas at the Jones home in Rose
Hill.
Seth Holiday and family spent
Christmas at the home of Mrs. Holli
days parents in Des Moines.
Sunday evening callers at the Dye
home were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Roe
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Roe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith went to Oska
loosa Thursday evening to be Christ
mas guests at the parental Carton
homo.
Dec, &c, Daisy
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
GIVIN.
]. A. b.
Dec. 80.

The M. E. church is holding revival
meetings.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. David Rob-
|erts, Dec. 16, 1908, a baby girl. All
doing well.
Mrs. Paul. and daughter, of Oska.
loosa, spent Christmas at the w. w.
Hughes home.
Pet Baker and family, of Buxton, ARE
visiting at the parental Baker home
on Sand Ridge.
Hugh Jones and family, of White
City. ate dinner last Sunday at the
Geo. Brown home. ..,..
]. D. Thomas lost two-year-old Jer.
sey heifer last week, the cause of her
death being unknown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Whitsel, of Os
kaloosa, are visiting through the holi
days at the parental home.
A benefit Cantata will be given New
Years Eve at Givin blythe Jolly Far
mers." Everyone invited to come and
bring your friends.
About twenty-five from this neigh
borhood went to Ottumwa last week
to hear the Welsh singers and all say
that it was the grandest treat they
ever had and that the singing can not
be equalled. "
A Christmas entertainment was held
in the Congregational church at Civ,
in Christmas Eve. A fine program
was rendered and heavily laden tree
provided presents to everyone and all
went home happy.
Dec. 29. Niyig.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

as announced and next Suday will
pseach in the morning at eleven
O'Clock. Let everyone start in the
first Sabbath OF the new year by being
present.
+ Harry Wander Marten cut his foot
while chopping in the timber Monday.
DIR. Barnes was called and found that
an artery had been cut lengthwise
for about an inch, which caused great
loss of blood before it could be tied.
Elmer Knight and family and, Byron
Cruzen and family attended family
reunion at Mrs. Dilley's in the city
recently in honor of Mrs. Rachel
Adams. of New Providence, who is
to move to Washington the first Of
the year.
NOSIDAld.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
WHITE OAK.

Chas. Brostrom sold forty head OF
hogs to Will Harrison, of Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hawkinson gave
a dinner to their children Christmas
day.
Martin Olson has been helping An,
drew Hedlund build an addition to his
barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ingall, Of Buxton,
spent Christmas at the parental Nels
Olson home.
Simon Hawkinson and J, p. Larson
sold cattle to Dan Augustine of Rose
Hill Saturday.
Joe Swanson is helping his cousin,
Linn Johnson, near Fremont, to finish
gathering corn.
Misses Emma Hawkinson and Ellen
Anderson, of Ottumwa, came home
Christmas morning.
Miss sigma Brostrom, of Oskaloosa,
came home to spend Christmas at the
parental Chas. Brostrom home.
Will Hawkinson and family ate
Christmas dinner with Richard An.
drews and wife, northwest of Rose
Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Swanson and
daughter Eva came home Monday
from Buxton, where they visited over
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p, Larson gave a
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EARTHQUAKE
KILLS 10000
Continued from Page II
King and Queen Go to Sicily.
NosIDAd.
Continued from Page u

King and Queen Go to Sicily.
King Victor Emmanuel and the
queen, who left for the scene of the
calamity, reached Naples last night
and proceeded at once to Sicily. A
large number of people saw their
majesties depart from Rome and one
among the number Of deputies at the
station observed to the king: "The
presence of your majesty will suffice
to console the stricken population"
The king turned sharply upon the
speaker and said abruptly: Don't
talk nonsense"
Horrible Scenes in the Ruins.
The work of rescue at Messina, &C
cording to the meager details received
here, presented narrowing scores.
Hundreds of people were pinned under
walls and rafters alive, but terribly
injured, for 30 hours. One of the res
cuers found under the ruins of house
fave children, alive, but unable to
speak, clinging around the corpse OF
tneir mother. In some cases heroic
rescuers met death in the falling de.
bris. n one house 90 persons sus-
pended on the fifth floor and unable
to reach the street because the lower
floors had been torn away, were res.
cued with rope by a sailor Six
criminals were killed while attempting
to loot the Bank of Sicily, where cash
amounting to half q million dollars
lay in plain view.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
SEWERS.
Daisy.
Dec. &c

Mr.. VIM. Mabie and his brother-in
law spent Christmas in Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Patterson, OF
Evans, are visiting their son, John
Patterson. e.'.s,... I,.,,lHf .8.a
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Abrams are
visiting at the David Abrams home
west of Beacon.
John and Joseph Williams, are
spending their holidays at the par,
entail home in Carbonate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Clark ate Christ.
mas dinner at the home of Mrs.
Clark's parents in Buxton.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Spearing and two
children are spending the holidays at
the parental A. Love home in Oska.
loosa.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Walton, Howard
Davis and Bessie James went to
Frasier to eat Christmas dinner at
the home OF John Isaacson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steddom, of New Shar.
on, are spending the holidays with
their sister, Mrs. Jos. Pickles, and we
were glad to see them, for they are
old friends.
Protracted meetings began in the
NJ. E. church last Sunday night and
will be held during the week in the
school house. Two young men from
Simpson college will help Rev. East
man with the meetings. All are cor
daily Invited to come.
Ralph Duffy was arrested by Consta-
BILE j. A. Bell last Saturday on the
charge of assault with intention of do
ing great bodily injury, preferred by
Robert Mitchell and John Holmes.
When arraigned before Justice Pratt's
court he pleaded not guilty and was
placed under $500 bonds to appear in
the aforesaid court, when Mitchell and
Holmes are able to appear against him.
Sewers Sunday school gave a
Christmas entertainment Christmas
eve at the Miners Hall and the fol-
lowing program was rendered:
Song" Joy to the World"-School.
Song-School
Prayer and Scripture Readlng-Rsv.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

A few of the older girls gathered at
the Gus Swanson home Monday after
noon for a hard times" party. All
were dressed in old,fashioned clothes
and looked very comical. A general
good time was had by all and deli,
cious lunch was served.
Dec. go Autumn Child.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
First in Forty Years,

r. A. Kent says that yesterday is
the first time in forty years that he
has seen the weather in such con.
ditioh during the latter part of De
cember, that it was found necessary
to clean up the streets around the
square. Yesterday the dust in the
business part of the city became al
most unbearable and the sprinkler
and sweeper were brought into good
play. g..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
RlCHLAND.

John Jones and family called al
Edgar Wynn's sunday.
Mrs. Nina Boyd and children are
spending few days here.
Richard Russell recently purchased
a team from John Clayworth.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. T, D. Trusty. of Fort
Dodge, celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary Wednesday They have
lived a years in Webster county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31
WANTS & FOR SALE.

FARM FOR SALE The late Floyd
Dilley farm located 6 miles north
west of Oskaloosa in Madison town.
ship. The farm consists of 1870 acres
with good house and barn and out
buildings and sheds, a good orchard,
also well watered, near to church
and school. Enquire of R. A. Kent,
Referee. or of the Floyd Dilley heirs.
Phone 652. or 500 Red. 22w4
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

Hay baling is in progress in sew
eral localities of the county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-12-31

Work at Penn
| This Winter.
GLASSES BEGIN ON
JAN. 5th.
Arithmetic
beginning with Percentage.
Grammar
Parsing and Analy zing,
Physiology
Nervous System and Special Senses
Ancient History
Study of Rome.
CiviCs-
The Executive Department of G "
eminent. 500
Expression Glass
Trains for clear, forceful reading
and public speaking.
Algebra
Beginning with Fractions.
Physics
Interesting subject of Electricity.
DidaCtiCS- s.:':."
Methods in teaching; for teachers.
Penmanship-
Book Keeping
Stenosraphy-
Type Writing
Investigate the opportunities in the
Business Department.
Music
Instrumental and Vocal.
Gymnasium .-.-
Glasses for young men and young
women In the splendid new build
ing. No extra charge for this work
U. S. History.
Botany
Advanced Grammar
New classes In these subjects begin
January %. Especially helpful to
those preparing to teach.
Attractive College Courses for
those prepared to take them.
/, This year the enrolment at Penn
has been the largest in the history
Of the institution.
For information, address
PENN COLLEGE
0skaloosa. Iowa.
Remember the New Gymnasium
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Bring your eggs to D. d W. Tea Co,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-09
RIFLE BULLET
KILLS PROWLER
Unknown Man Fatally Wound
ed While Attempting to
Break Into Store.
BALL ENTERS THE MOUTH
REACHES VITAL SPOT AND
CAUSES DEATH.
BALL ENTERS THE MOUTH

An unknown man was killed at 2:S0
o'clock this morning by Anton Foster of
1924 West Fourth North street. The fatal
shot entered the head through the mouth.
There was nothing found in the mans
pockets to Indicate his identity. Evident
ly he was a laborer, for he wore the sarb
that might lead TO the belief that such
was his calling.
Anton Foster. who is about IS years
of age, lives with his wife and two chill
dren in the rear of little store at the
number indicated. which Mr.. Foster con-
ducts. At an early hour he heard a tre-
mendous kicking at the door of the store
When he arose he seized a rifle of small
caliber and fired a shot The pounding
on the door continued and Mr.. Foster
fired another shot.
When the noise had ceased, investiga-
ton showed that the bullet had made a
tiny hole through the glass of the door
outside. believed by Mr.. Foster to be a
burglar, and thence entered the brain,
causing death.
Indications are that the man who was
fatally shot was about 20 years Of age.
He was dressed in oyeTalls and bore the
appearance of a laborer. There was moth
ing in his pockets to indicate his ideU-
coins, as of pocket pieces, were found.
There were no papers. means OF lden-
LITIGATION later may be a gold filling IN
one of the front teeth.
1t is the belief of the police that he
was wandering about in a drunken way
and that he made the attack on the Eos
ter store without knowing really what ne
was doing Sergeant Hempel and Off
GERS Staines. Gulbranson and Sullivan are
at work on the case.