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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
TWO ALARMS OF FIRE
The A. M. Holloway Home Is Bad
ly Damaged.

II
In less than twenty.four hours after
the Barnhart FIRE of Sunday, the fire
department was called at eleven
O'clock Monday morning to the resi-
dence of A. M. Holloway, Ais College
Hill avenue, one block north of Penn
college.
The fire was caused by a defective
fiue and the entire second floor was
ablaze when discovered by the occu
pants of the house. The alarm was
turned in by the employees of the Iowa
Central round house.
The fire department made record.
breaking run to the scene OF the
flames which is over a mile and half
from the station. When they arrived
the second floor was all ablaze. The
second story was totally destroyed,
but the first floor was left in good
condition. The boy students of Penn
college rushed to the scene and lent
la helping hand. Every bit of furni.
|ture in the house was taken out by
the lads. The damage will amount to
from five hundred to seven hundred
dollars. A big part of the furniture
saved is damaged. During the fire
some one drove across the hose, burst
ing it. 1t was repaired in few min
utes and the firemen went on with
their work.
The Barnhart Fire.
The fire department was called
about 1870 Sunday morning to 512
North Third street, the residence for
merly occupied by Elmer Barnhart
and family. Mr.. Barnhart recently
moved from the property and the new
tenants, c. NJ. Hibbler and family had
started to move into the house. The
cause of the fire was of queer origin.
When Mr.. Barnhart installed the hot
air furnace in the residence, the tiue
in the kitchen was closed UP and the
chimney torn down and the hole shin
gled over. Mr.. Hibbler did not know
this and he set up a cook stove into
the closed f1ue, and started a fire.
The flames were discovered before
they had much of a start and the
alarm turned in. The fire department
made a quick run to the place which
is three-quarters of mile from the
station, and arrived before the fire
had gained much Roadway and it was
easily put out with chemicals. This
makes three fires Mr.. Barnhart has
suffered in the period of four months.
Early last fall the barn on his place
was burned. His store was found to
be in flames in December, and yester-
day his residence was scorched.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
EAST CENTER.

John Nelson delivered hogs Mon
day to Quick and Hawkins.
Capt. A. ]. Comstock fell upon the
ice last week and severely crushed
his hand. .....
Grandma Colville is making hei
home at present with her son, ]. r
Colville.
Misses Matte and Allie Gorsucf
and Gail Without spent Sunday after
noon with their little friend, Cal
Williams.
Misses Clara and Nell Without
spent Sunday afternoon with Miss
Ethel White.
Mrs. Charlie Allard, of Wright,
spent Wednesday and Thursday at the
parental Hull home.
Mr.. Albert Matter spent Monday
night and Tuesday with his uncle, W
J. Without. and family. ...
Harry Without delivered a fine
team of bay geldingS to John Baker
of Oskaloosa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. without and
daughter Gail we're callers Sunday
afternoon at Daniel Hulps.
Mrs. Eggerman and daughter Ethel,
of Denver, Colo, were visitors at the
John and Mat Nelson homes the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Starlin and Mrs,
Eggerman and daughter Ethel took
dinner Sunday with Misses Mat and
Sarah Nelson.
Feb. II. Pond Lily.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
A BUTTER RECORD.
Mrs. Hopes Makes 1000 Pounds from
Ten Cows.

A record in the making of country
butter has been made during the past
year by Mrs. Chas. Hopes. living sia
miles east of the city. She has kept
an accurate account OF all butter she
made during the year 1907 and say;
that it aggregated a total OF 3,O6l
pounds She used the milk from ten
cows, which would make an average
OF almost one pound per day from
each cow We have yet to hear Of a
better record.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
OUR COLORED SOCIETY
ms and Outs Of the Local Colony
and Their Friends.

Marion Fields is home from Des
MONIES for visit with his mother
A horse and buggy can beat the
bus line all hollow in certain emer-
gencies.
Charley Adams has been confined
to the house several days this week
on account of stomach trouble.
Miss Bernice Davis, of Ottumwa, a
pianist and vocalist of much ability,
was guest of the Noah Kimbrough
and C. G. Lee homes Tuesday. She
was en- route to Mason City, where
she goes to fill an engagement.
The revival meetings in progress at
Wesley Chapel this week have been
well attended and much interest has
been shown. Rev. Lee, the pastor, has
had the assistance of several local
workers and some good results are
expected before the meetings close.
Young ladies who have disputes or
imaginary troubles to settle should
seek the privacy. of the home and
avoid making themselves ridiculous
on the public streets. Better still,
don't have so many disputes. Petty
rivalries and jealousies are altogeth.
.er too common in this town.
Mrs. Simpson Mitchell returned
home last week from Louisiana, Mo-,
where she was called by the illness OF
her sister, who died soon after she
arrived. She spent some time with
her aunt and other relatives and re-
newed acquaintance among the PEG.
pie of her former home town.
The ladies of the A. NJ. f. church
sewing circle gave a Valentine social
at the church Friday evening. A
large crowd of young people we're in
attendance and enjoyed the fun of re-
ceiving and sending valentines
through the post Office" Refresh
ments we're on sale and the ladies
netted a neat sum for their treasury.
Rev. G. w. Leach, noted evangel.
list, is expected to arrive in the city
next Thursday and will assist Rev.
Payton in completing the arrange.
ments for series of revival meetings
which will be begun at the A. NJ. E.
church Sunday, Feb. 20. Rev. Leach
has wide reputation as an eloquent
and earnest speaker and successful
worker in revival efforts and the
church is preparing to give him ev.
cry encouragement and assistance in
his labors here. Every one is invited
to attend the opening services and all
other meetings that will be arranged
for.
Attorney Geo. H. Woodson was TAX
en- i'll while engaged in court at Abba,
last week. Pneumonia with compli.
cations of nervous prostration and
heart trouble. He recovered sufficient
to be brought to this city Monday but
was still very weak. He rested here
Tuesday and Tuesday night, but his
condition remaining unsatisfactory he
was taken Wednesday morning to Des
Moines for treatment in the hospital,
where he could better receive the rest
and attention necessary for his COM
plete recovery. He was accompanied
by his niece, Mrs. DR.. Taylor, of BuX-
ton. Mr. Woodson has the sympathy
of large number of friends and &C.
quaintances in this and Monroe coun-
ty, who will wish for his speedy recov.
cry
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
SCOTT.
PANsY.

Grandma Norwood was buried al
Olivet Feb. 10.
Rochester school will close with a
program by the scholars FED. 81.
Henry Systma helped Frank Bart
low dehom cattle one day this
week.
Thomas johnson and son Gilbert
were business callers in Oskaloosa
last Friday.
Miss Stella Taylor, teacher at Jack
Oak school. and Raymond Johnson,
of Rochester, have the grip.
Tom Norwood is home from Oska-
loosa where he is attending school,
called here by the death of his grand
mother.
Last Monday the local health Off
GERS were called together to quaran.
tine a number of horses supposed 70
have the CHAMBERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, F. c. Adair
and wife and Clifford Taylor went to
town on the train last Thursday on
account of the condition OF the roads.
The members OF the A. F. and A. NJ.
of this community attended a called
meeting on the evening OF the 18th
at Leighton, to decide what should
be done in regard to their hal which
was DESTROYED by fire. ..
We are glad to report John Blakes-
lee as much improved after TWO
months suffering from rheumatism.
He Is again able to be out and call on
his trends, having spent a day at the
home of George Smith and at the Os-
wandle home recently.
The public sale of Henry Van
0enen was well attended in spite OF
the mud. Prices were high. Mr.. b.
land and Mr.. Systma cried the sale.
Mr.. Van Oenen win move to Kansas
and Mr.. Haaften OF 0liyet will move
on the Oswandle place vacated.
The Rochester Aid was postponed
on account OF the bad roads last week
but met at the home of Mrs. A. n.
Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C.
had prepared a special cold weather
lunch consisting of oysters. crackers,
assorted cake, coffee and pickles, all
of which was appreciated by the
guests. Daisy and Clara Church
served.
Mrs. Fred Oswandle entertained a
number of ladies' at a quilting We'd
nesday. A delicious dinner was serv-
ed by the host and hostess, who al
ways extend a hearty welcome 20
their guests which makes you feel at
home. Part of the afternoon was CIV
en- to graphophone music, but the
quilt was finished We did not shake
the cat for of course it is leap year,
.......-s... ..
Several of Mrs. Pearle Williams's
friends came in with well filed bas.
kets on the 9Th and helped her cele.
brate the 25th anniversary of her
birth. Those present were Mrs. r. B.
and Cora Thompson and baby, Mrs.
Harris, Mrs, Oswandle, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. johnson, the Misses Chloe and
Lulu Bains, Ollie belong, Florence
Frank and Marvin John
son and Russell Bains. A bounteous
dinner was served to which all did
ample justice and very pleasant day
It was to all present.
Feb. Is. Oncemore.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moody. of Os-
kaloosa. spent Sunday at the parental
Jake Moody home.
Rev. Dykama and sister. Miss Dy-
kama, returned form a business call
in Fulton, ILL.,, Saturday.
Richard Synhorst, a student of
Drake university. spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. John vandersyl.
Feb. IS. Spring.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
NEWS.
Items OF Interest Gathered By Her
aid Correspondents.
oLivET.

oLivET.
]. W. Rodgers was business Gale
in Knoxville Saturday
Thomas Wander Linden was a bus
ness caller in Pella Friday.
j. L Johnson. of Ankeny, was ;
business caller here Monday.
H. L. Anderson. of Dawson, was |
business caller in town Tuesday.
w. II. Anderson. of Des Moines, wa,
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. w. B. Rodgers spent Monda,
in Oskaloosa with her mother, who II
i'll.
Mrs John Rodgers spent Monday IN
oskaloosa visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Barnhizer
of Oskaloosa, attended the Norwood
funeral Thursday.
James Norwood was summoned to
Davenport to the bedside of his
mother. who is very i'll.
G. w. Fisher was a visitor at the
home of his sister, Mrs, w. B. Rod
gers, in oskalosa this week.
Martha and Cora Barnes returned
Friday from a visit at Hedrick. The
ladies report pleasant time.
Miss Alice Wharton left Monday for
an extended visit among relatives and
friends in Bussey and Abba. Miss
Alice makes her home with her aged
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dolan.
We are indebted to William Rodgers
for a great portion of this letter for
which we return thanks. Mr.. Rodgers
has taste for local news and we
hope he will continue to make note
of his observation.
John Ankeny was in Oskaloosa
Friday evening taking the first de-
gree in the Red Mems lodge. After
riding the goat he attended the dance
and concert given by the Fisher or.
chestha. John takes in all there is
going. as the above shows.
The remains of the late Mrs. James
Norwood was laid to rest In the Olivet
cemetery beside her husband who pre-
ceded her death several years ago.
The deceased was IS years of age and
leaves to mourn their loss three sons
and three daughters. She was one OF
the oldest residents of Scott township
and lived on what is known as the
George Baines place on the Knoxville
road, which was owned by them at the
time she moved from here several
years ago to Davenport with her hus-
band and remained there until called
TO her future reward. Short funeralI
serVsSees were henr at the Presbyter-
ian church by DR.. Isaac Baines after
which the remains were laid to hest
followed by large number Of old time
friends who heir her in the highest
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
home of Mrs. Thomas
Thursday at 200 p. m.
This society cares for the cemetery.
and be convinced the home of thel
dead is we'll looked after, and all one
has to do is to see. They have fine
ornamental wire fence around and
good gates also, while the ground is
always in a neat condition. The
writer called on the ladies during the
evening and had a royal good time,
for If il is anything he enjoys it is to|
be among an army of good looking
ladies. as was present on this occa,
sion. Light refreshments were serv.
ed during the evening. consisting of
cake and coffee and the writer came
in for his share. The Ladies elected
the following officers: Miss Lena
Van Incomes, president; Mollie Rob.
ertson vice president; Miss Lena
Bartlama, secretary and treasurer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
Nav Lecture n pubuaue

Dubuque socialists are arranging
that William Haywood. the secretary
of the Western Federation of Miners,
whose trial for the murder of ex-Gov.
Steunenberg of Idaho created world
wide interest, shall deliver a lecture
in that city in the near future.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
viii Be Sent to Dead Letter Office "
Not Called For.

Will Be Sent to Dead Letter Office "
Not Called For.
Following is list OF letters remain
ing uncalled for in the post ONCE at
Oskaloosa, Ia, for the week ending
February Is, 1908:
Gents List.
Anderson, ]. w. Keersey, G. w.
Bronson, Luther Lam, l.: l..
Frances, VIII Dodgers, Andrew.
Hambleton, Chas. Solan. Henry J.
Jones. John S. Q. Stewart, n. Z.
Williams, Ira A,
Ladies' List.
Anderson Mrs. Haser. Mrs. Fl. l..
Conrad Nelson, Christine
Bennett, Clara Riley, Mrs. Eliza
Parties calling for letters from this
list viii please call attention to ad.
vertised list OF this date. The above
letters viii be held two weeks from
date and then sent to the dead letter
ONCE.
chas. v. Hoffman,, P NJ
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
A vaiuabIe PUSSY.

At a recent cat show at Chicago
an Angora cat owned by woman OF
Muscatine, Iowa, took second prize.
and the owner refused $500 for the
fine pussy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

Nearly $3.50 people OF Iowa City
dance every month and they spend at
the same time $l.l95.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

John Morrell G Co.. the ottumwa
packers. killed 10000 hogs in Janu-
airy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES
Dirk Van Ommen, Pella ......,-
5 and
Jennie De Bruin, Pella. $780,

Dirk Van Ommen, Pella .......-s
1876 and
Jennie De Bruin, Pella. $780,
GARRINGTON.-Bo to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Darlington, Monday,
Feb. 10, 1908, at Beacon, fine eight
pound daughter. All doing nicely.
WILSoN.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wilson, of Beacon, Friday
morning, Feb. IA, 1908. an eight
pound daughter. Quite a pretty val
entine.
NUTT-A son came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Mutt. Of
Waterloo, Ia, Feb. II, 1908. The
mother was formerly known to Oska-
loosa friends as Miss Ella Ryan.
CLIFT.-The following further par
ticulars of the death of Rev. w. b.
Cliff are contained in clipping from
a Vermont paper received by Mrs. J.
I S. Henderson. Mrs. Cliff will be re-
membered best in Oskaloosa as Miss
Florence Cook:
THE death of Rev. w. B. Cliff, rec
| tor of st. Luke's church, Fair Haven,
occurred on Friday morning, after an
illness of but a few days with pneu-
monia The Sunday previous he
preached in Glenn Falls, N. Y, and
was taken i'll before returning to his
| home in Fair Haven.
REV. Mr.. Cliff had been rector in
Fair Haven for several years, and was
universally beloved. In his church
work he met with great success. He
was son of Postmaster Z. j. Gift, OF
Middletown Springs, and was a gradu-
ate of Middlebury College, A wife
and one son survives, also a brother.
DR.. E. B. Cliff, of Fair Haven.
/ The funeral was held from the
Episcopal church in Fair Haven Mon
day afternoon, and was one of the
largest ever held in the town. Bishop
A. c. A. Hall of Burlington oficiated.
assisted by Rev Joseph Reynolds, OF
Rutland, and Rev. ]. G. Newsom, OF
West Rutland All day Sunday and
Monday the body lay in state in the
church, guarded by two members of
the Woodman fraternity, of which ne
was an active member. A committai
service was read in the church ON
Tuesday morning, after which the re-
mains were taken to MiddIetown
Springs for burial, The bearers we're
Walter Metcalf, sr.. Thomas Metcalf,
w J, Metcalf, Quinn B. Williams, NJ.
II. Westcott and L. E. Wood,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

The last of the winter mouths Is
nan gone and yet We live in comfort.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

The Baptist people at Clearfield
dedicated their new church Sunday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

NUTT.-A son came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Mutt, of
Waterloo, Ia, Feb. II, 1908. The
mother was formerly known to Oska-
loosa friends as Miss Ella Ryan.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

WILS0N.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wilson, of Beacon, Friday
morning, Feb. IA, 1908. an eight.
pound daughter. Quite pretty val
|entine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

chas. V. Hoffmann, p. M.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

NAHhINUIUN.-BOT 10 MT anu
Mrs. Thomas Darlington, Monday,
Feb. 10, 1908, at Beacon, fine eight
pound daughter All doing nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

The Findley property just south
east of the city is having needed re-.
pairs and improvements made. A
new hot water heater is being in.
stalled by Harry Harrington and 9th.
er alterations will follow later in the
season.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-31
Dranch Of the seoOnd IegIslature. M.

branch of the second Legislature. His
constituents know rim.
Mr. Gift seems to be well posted
railroad man. lie says: coyotes are
bowling in oklahoma while trains are
whistling in the same longitude in
Nebraska, Kansas ana Texas.
Then compare this sentence Of Mr.
Gifts in the same article With the
above: Let us eliminate Kansas,
Nebraska ndTexas methods of the
views OF any man and striKe out hold
ly ana independently for that policy
that is worth most to Oklahoma.
Now for the inconsistency!
When suited to thei- efforts, those
complaining OF Oklahoma laws are
eager TO make comparisons with Kan
sas, Nebraska and Texas, but wnen
they fall face to face with the fact
that Oklahoma's laws are, in frequent
instances, identical with those of the
states named, they say: Let us
brush those states and neir methods
aside
If they were anxious that The stu
alton be fairly presented, they would
have said that railroads were COM
planning about none of these laws in
other states, or at least they do not
threaten TO 'pull OUT" whereas, in
Oklahoma the complaint is most vim
dictive Why in Oklahoma L not in
Texas, Nebraska and Kansas? Here
It is: Oklahoma is new. For twenty
years everything OF a corporate ma
ture has possessed an unchallenged
| i.f nj a oil stkrr IaUullN ~
wise. Since statehood they have been
made 10 let loose. Reason for the
present complaints is obvious.
A writer signing himself as "A. c.
r" has the same old complaint and
| makes a mistatement regarding Texas
also As "a matter OF fact the Santa
F'e anj other rans-continental rail.
roads In that state, have completed
more improvements since tao Texas
law was adopted. which they Gre oh.
| iecting to so strenuously in the Okla.
homa constitution than they did the
five wears previous to the adoption
OF said law. fsl Ho-ni aif
Tell the truth. gentlemen. Be fair
and reasonable and reasonable aud
fair. Tell US what your real com
plant isl
What is the effect Of the constant
bomDardment in the daily press and
by the circular letter routes By the
| federation of commercial clubs? The
Wall Street Journal tells Il 10 you
Here is what II SAYS: The bureau
OF state federation Of commercial
clubs OF Oklahoma presents some iR
ierssting facts and figures on tne
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-31
ooon AZ: nAlL Mgw YgAal

Time has no opportunity to cease its
duties. hence we must bid year fare
well and welcome the coming child Of
the departing master.
The Leader has cause to feel happy
over the year past; not alone Tor the
great appreciation OF its efforts and
the splendid business given st, but be.
cause the city IN which 1t is issued has
made such wonderful advancement in
year We entered with forebodings and
doubt. The panic we started with was
lost somewhere on the turn and no
wear ia a decade has been more pro-
litic OF advancement and good feeling
than has this OF 1908.
Truly too, can we say the same Of
the great commonwealth 50 recently
bora to the sisierhood. Oklahoma has
bridged pil chosIns and rushed across
ihe arena of progress with detei in
elton 10 be at the head of the class.
List not TO the carper nor hose who
shiver at the c-ollug wind OF soln0 one
disappointment; but, bandod as a city
OF boosters in n state of pushe-s, every
resilient of the city and every rosi.
deat Of the state las but To keep
abreast of me column marching toward
The rising sun of progress. prosperity
and happiness. and uur deslderatums
viii GENE IS truly as the fruit gr ws
lusclcns on tho healthy. wcll-cared for
tree IN the orchard of plonty.
Tomorrow we take our place at the
pole for the annual race. We will on.
ter this new year flushed with knowl.
edge We were successful, even under
the difficulties of the year closing.
Then we were SO now chr loings we're
watched With curiosity. We changed
curiosity to amazement: then to adj
miration, aud are now closing with the
sisternood OF commonwealths demand.
ing OF their officials that many of our
laws be made laws also for them. and
the young state OF the sisterhood g.
heralded not as an experimental sen
iimentglist but as one dealing well and
fairly 20 all.
Anot er year dawns and other 0ppor.
tunities c-me with IT, Il Is apparent.
" not necessary for an Oklahoma
newspaper TO remind its readers we
must keep our shoulders to the wheels.
IL is the fashion in this state and the
speed with which we have gained on
older communities "a due TO our evee.
lastingly showing the advantages we
are blest with
We can do no m re than repeat our
advantages will bring wealth 10 The IN
yestor, and ask each 10 get one invcs
tigator to Oklahoma where opportuni
ties exist and where equal opportunitr
Is given unto all men.
Then good bye. dear I'D 1905.
But good day opporiunity-bringinf
1909.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-12-31
heNRY sYARR CASE.

The various items about Henry
Starr agreeing 10 surrender or a pledge
from Governor Haskell that Starr bC
pardoned, shows the rot used withou.
investigation. Mr.. Starr Is not IN nigh
favor al The state house and he will
If be surrenders, get the same sort If
a trip through the courts as criminals
should get Governor Haskell well
understands aud appreciates that
man accused OF grave offense in an
other state should be given 10 the con.
stiufied authorities for trial. There l.
nothing in ,Ae records a our neigh.
bor 90 the norta to indicate man can
not be given fair trial; In fact II
criticism be In order the iuries and
courts Of Kansas. If wandering from
exact justice, err on the side OF mercy
That however, is proper If there be
variation.
The outlaws will find In the chief
executive a man who will give them
fair trial and see that IL Is given, no
matter what the enormtty OF the OF
fense charged. But Charles n Haskell
win never allow Oklaaoma 70 be con.
sidered fence for the lawless OF
house OF refuge for those who c mmii
crime IN other states-that Is. o.
course, if ne have power. and at this
particular time he Is astride the steei
OF authority. as many lawbreakers
higher Mp in the clFcle than a mere
burglar have ascertained 20 their ais
cOmfilure
II the lawless imagine a wave OF
Indignation Is not sweeping this state
N account OF lack Of punishment they
they are sitting ON a volcano Okla.
homa Is not going into so big a whole.
safe pardon lnisiness so miuh a.
strenuous campaign 20 enforce law and
punish afuilars.a 3mlOi .NolA6
ar Sta has been accused OF many
crime4 81 was imp ssihle Tor him 10
have committed al the time OF commits.
sion, but he viii ascertain there sits
no one in the c5air OF state who IS go.
Ing 10 make Oklahomans afraid by roa.
son OF their neighbors n Starr b,
innocent he need.fear n. man; II guilty
he should suffer therefor.