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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
NEICHBORHOOD NEWS.
Items OF Interest Gathered by her.
aid Correspondents.
EVANS.

L. Z. Butts spent Monday with his
parents in Monroe
Joe Mcdowell, OF Oskaloosa, was 9
business caller here Thursday.
Everett Garland was a business
caller In oskaloosa Saturday,
Mrs. win Head OF Abba, is visiting
at the parental Harvey home.
Irve Garland and wife spent Sun
day at the w. Patterson home.
Tom Cox, Jr., of Buxton, spent Sun.
day with his father and sisters.
Frank Youngberg and family were
visitors Sunday at the Bland home.
Miss Lenna Hull had charge OF her
fathers school Thursday and Friday,
Mrs. Sadie stevens spent Thursday
with her cousin, Mrs. Lewis Edwards.
Rufus Fancher of oskaloosa, spent
few days here looking after his
property and visiting with his mother.
Jim Mcconnell, is improving his
place by adding two rooms to the sec
ond story.
Johnny Patterson, of Sewers, was
visiting this week with his parents
and brother, ]. c.
Miss Bertha Brown is home again
after several months visit with rela.
4 I'll a. a.
Miss Lelah White went to Des
Moines Monday for an extended visit
with her aunt Mrs. Lena Swanson.
Mrs. Mamie Lloyd and son Jimmie
went to Knoxville Tuesday to visit
with their uncle, J. c. Ogden and
wife.
Master Andy Davidson departed
Monday night for Dakota to spend the
summer with his sister, Mrs. Brown
Jones.
Quite number from the surround.
ing country attended church here
Sunday night, We extend a hearty
welcome.
Mrs. Fisher and little grand-daugh,
ter, Myrtle Holsworth, returned from
Des Moines Sunday night after a
weeks visit at the Fred Voyce home.
Mr.. Walker left Saturday for Eng,
land to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Walker accompanied him to Os
kaloosa, visiting over Sunday with
her friend, Mrs. Carr.
F. NJ. White. an old settler Of Ma
haska county, has not taken a chew
Of tobacco for six months, and he has
: 1s-u aE9xGessiYe ehewer for the last
sixty years Mr. White says no one
can tell him they can't quit bad hab-
II II they want to.
April /. Brownie.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
Birthday Celebration.

In commemoration of the birth of
George Nail, which occurred March %,
1860. a grand celebration was held at
his home east OF town last Wednes-
day. and the amusement continued
from six in the evening until an early
hour in the morning. Thirty-eight
guests were present to enjoy the func-
ton and without doubt they real
lied one of the most joyful occasions
of the season. The guests arrived
just as the fine oyster supper was
ready to be served by Mrs. Francis
Nail. The evening was taken up with
leap year dancing and excellent mu.
sic was furnished by John Crafty and
Mr.. Andrews on the violin, accompan.
led by Grace Andrews at the organ.
q. A. Nail furnished graphophone mu-
sic for the evening Mrs. l.. M. Shaw
and daughter. Miss Villa. of Oska.
loosa, we're present. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Campbell presented the host
with gift of five dollars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
MUSICALE At |. c. c.
Students Of Miss Sanders Depart
ment Give Recital.


A large crowd of students and
friends of the Iowa Christian College,
gathered at the College Chapel last
evening to hear the program given
by the students Of the Musical de-
partment OF the school under the az
rection OF the instructoress Miss Hat
tie Maude Sanders. The program
was an excellent one, containing
many fine musical selections. ltwould
be difficult to say which were the best
members but the vocal solo Two
Marionettes" by Miss Margaret Davis,
of Kirkville, was exceptionally good
Another number which required
much musical ability was the trio
March Militaire" by Misses Bertha
Rasmussen, Fern Lewis and Frances
|O'Conner. Prof. ]. Worth Allen, fay
ored the audience with mandolin
solo and had to respond to an en-
core. The musicale was one of the
most successful held at the college
this season.
The program was as follows:
Trio-March Militaire, OPP. 81
Schubert-Bertha Rasmussen, Fern
Lewis, Frances O'Conner.
Cheerfulness, OPP. 15--Blose-Esth
er Stuber.
valse, op. S3-Durand-M Margaret
Davis.
There Little Girl Don't Cry-Parl
II aides Quartet. ~ p#3aa .,
Parade, op. 24O- Lichner--Frances
lO'Conner. q
Melody of Observation-Disclosures
Riggs.
Duet, Flower Fairies - Fearis--
Gladys Kammann. Marie Criswell.
Fifth Nocturne, OPP. 52-Leybach-
Bertha Rasmussen. .-,
Rustic of Spring - Sinding Doris
Carson.
Serenade-Schubert-Male Quartet
Springtime Dance, OPP. 1S1-Heins
Fern Lewis.
j. Worth Allen.
Duet, Valse Vinitienne-Ruiguet-
Doris Carson, Grace Riggs. .
Noctume, OPP. 32, No. Chopin
Mintie Mater.
Minon, Gavotte Gracience-Sattel
|mair-Marie Criswell. 49,.
Duet, Andante from Surprise Sym
phony - Hayden-Maude Williamson
Blanche Merkelbach.
Two Marionettes - Edith Cook -
Margaret Davis.
Tarentelle, ~Op. S5-Heller-Bessie
Funk.
Old Black 10, Transcription-Bailey
Blanche Merkelbach.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02

Of the statements as malicious lies,
and said that others were too absurd
to answer.
He testified that he had been APP
preached by agents of the Lake Boat
company with propositions for the
Electric Boat company to buy out the
Lake Boat company, the negotiations
to be contingent upon the stopping Of
the investigation. Those who ap-
preached Mr.. Rice. according to his
testimony, were U. Grant Brown and
Charles R. Flint, both of New York,
but Mr. Rice said he didn't know
beyond Mr. Browns statement that
the latter was an agent for the Lake
company. When asked how the pres.
ent investigation was to be stopped,
Mr.. Rice said that Mr.. Brown said It
could be stopped by United States
Senator Buckley OF Connecticut.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
"GLENWOOD" CHOSEN
Mrs, Snyder Gets Prize For Naming
the New Park.

"Glenwood." That is the name of
Oskaloosa's new amusement park.
The name was selected by the vote of
the special committee Tuesday night
after a thorough canvass of the list of
names that had been submitted by in
tcresteu people. The prize of FIVE
dollars in gold goes to Mrs. ]. ]. Sny-
der. The committee comprised A. l..
Snodgrass, NJ. J. CruZen and B. V.
Sewers, and they had over one hun.
bred letters and a list of over TWO
hundred names to canvass.
The name "Glenwood" is selected
as being the best adapted to the place
and to both general use and the use
of the promoter, Mr.. Hagan. 1t will
also be the name of new station on
the line of the Interurban where the
cars will be stopped for park passen-
gers. ..
Mr.. Hagan intends that the park
shall be credit to the city. The To-
cation is ideal. Those who have been
out to the site have said: Il did not
know that SO pretty spot existed SO
close to Oskaloosa and within so easy
access from the street railway" The
visitors then and there become en-
Unused over the possibilities of the
park and agree with Mr.. Hagan that
he has fine prospect.
The park is now being cleared of
the dead timber and debris that has
accumulated through years and the
task requires the effort of a number
of laborers. Other work on the place
will be inaugurated Immediately and
the buildings will be erected as soon
as the conditions permit.
The opening of the new park can
not be given out at present, but It
will be as soon as other summer
amusement places in other cities.
There is much work to be done to get
the buildings and the grounds in or
der.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
WEST CENTER.

Jud Miner and wife went to Beacon
Sunday.
Mr.. Green is baling hay at Jud
Miners.
Mrs. Miner visited her daughter
Mrs. Nancy Beal, of Peoria.
Mrs, Allgood went to Beacon Sun
day to sc cher children.
Mr.. Hunt is saving wood at Roy
Shroyer's during the week.
Win Moore and wife, OF New Shar
on, we're calling here Monday.
Charles Mattox and wife spent Sun
day at the home of Fred Else.
Charley Ferree and wife visited al
the parental Franklin home Sunday
Mr.. Hale and wife spent Sunday al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
Mr.. Freeman OF Oskaloosa has
moved out to the place known as the
Learner farm.
Mr.. Hampton was injured at the
mines by rack falling on him, cut
ting his head.
Fred Coffin and wife. Sam Cruzeu
and wife spent Sunday evening al
the Barr home.
George Williams and family visited
over Sunday with his father and
mother at the poor farm.
Mrs. Keel, of Oskaloosa. preached
Sunday at MahasKa Center and will
fill the same pulpit next Sunday al
O'Clock.
MIR. Barr has his barn moved and
the mason work done and is now
ready for the carpenters. He is very
busy improving his home, making a
big difference in the looks of the
place.
Wesley Shoemake and wife, who
formerly lived here, have returned
from a trip TO San Antonio, Texas,
where they have spent the winter.
The climate has not been of much
benefit to him, as he does not seem
much improved.
April l. West Center.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
MINERS IDLE TODAY
No Work Is Being Done In The
Iowa Coal Fields.

Iowa coal mining properties are
idle today. A suspension of opera
ton has followed the failure of the
operators and mine workers to agree
in conference concerning new agree
ment and contract.
The old contract expired with the
closing of work Tuesday, March 81.
In the absence of instructions to the
contrary, the mines are not at work
today, nor does any one know when
work will be resumed. The mine
workers, meantime, are without wage
capacity and should the suspension be
of long duration relief measures will
be adopted.
Locally some provision has been
made for the suspension and many of
the steam plants have considerable
supply of reserve fuel upon which
they can depend The local dealers
have also some fuel In reserve for sup
plying the local trade. This stock is
equal to a demand of possibly six
weeks by the expiration of which
time 1t is hoped the mines will have
resumed their work.
Work was not discontinued in some
other districts and the railways will
thus have a source of supply else
where and will not be entirely de-
pendent upon the Iowa field.
The development of the situation
and the outcome of the conference
between operators and mine workers
will be watched with considerable In
terest.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02

from several days visit at the home
of her brother in Belle PLANE.
j.. z. Padgett delivered hog Mon
day that weighed 100 pounds, and was
not extra fed-only since January.
Miss Bessie Stewart, of KeswicR,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Waiter
Beal, and other relatives in this vi
cinity.
Mrs. Mary Ferree. Miss Barbara
Leitchly, j. E. Padgett and son and
Miles knight we're entertained at the
Ollie Padgett home Sunday.
Madison school opened Monday with
an attendance of II which was fair
for SO bad a day. II is thought Miss
Leitchiy will give good satisfaction.
The driving horse of Elmer Knignt,
which has been sick, is now able for
the harness; and Abe Bailey's COW
is now in good condition and was
treated by w. L. Johnson.
The late rain will prove very bene-
ficial to pastures and meadows, which
are already putting on their robe OF
green. This has been an ideal March
and SO far the fruit has not been in,
jured. Farmers are preparing for
oats sowing and some have broken
sod for corn and the little pigs are
coming on apace. J. E. Padgett has
1O4, and F. Whitehead has forty. and
others are beginning to number their
spring swine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
DR.. RYERSON ARRIVES
New Hospital Will Likely be Open
ed This Week.

At meeting of the hospital board
last evening 1t was announced that
the subscriptions to the guarantee
fund amounted to $4,000. 1t is
hoped that this may be increased to
$4,000, not that this amount will be
needed, but that any proportionate
part called for will make 1t less on all
concerned. The larger the subscrip-
ton list, the. less each subscriber will
have to pay.
1t was decided at the meeting also
that screens on the building would be
an absolute necessity, and Messrs.
George Kalbach and Sumner Hays
we're instructed to look after the i'm.
Iprovement with power to act. One
screen does not cost much, but when
this is multiplied by the large number
of openings in the building it makes
quite an item. The screens will cost
from $125 to $3.50.
A sterilizing outfit for the opera
ting room is also another necessity
The board has hoped that some one
might give the institution good
one, which would cost about $500
But as it is not forthcoming, 1t is
necessary to make temporary ar
rangements, and this matter was
delegated to the advisory board. Of
which DR.. j. G. Roberts is chairman
! 1t is thought that the necessary ap
lparatus can be secured for about
$3.50.
Dr. Esther A. Ryerson, of Chicago
who was recently elected superin
tendent, arrived at noon today and is
In consultation with the executive
committee this Afternoon. 1t is hoped
that the institution may be opened
for business this week.
A school for nurses will be opened
at the hospital at once, and il there
are any girls desiring to take the
training they should apply to DR.. Ry
erson, or to any member of the board
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
SAYS HE LOST MONEY
But Young Man From Blythe Fails
To Appear In Court

Mike Wagons, a Bohemian miner
employed at the Blyth mines east OF
the city, came to the city yesterday
and imbibed freely. While making
the rounds of the saloons he met sew
eral good friends, who later he says
turned out to be wolves in Sleeps
clothing. They took him to the
rooms over the Campbell restaurant
on west First avenue, and in a card
game he says they won all the money
he had, amounting to about two hun
bred and eighty-five dollars.
Wagons late in the evening turned
up at the Mayors Office and reported
his loss to the police. Justice Bacon
was summoned and John Doe
warrant charging a party or parties
of keeping gambling house OF
maintaining a room resorted to for
that purpose, and it was placed in the
hands of Constable Andrews. The
night officers rounded up number OF
suspects and out of the number Wog.
onis identified two who he claimed
buncoed him out of his money. Ed
Cooper and Sherman Thagg were the
two men identified by the miner and
they we're taken to jail.
Constable George Andrews and
other officers made search of the
rooms where the alleged gambling
was carried on and gaming table
was found.
Wagons was seen on the streets
this morning and notified to appear
at Justice Bacon's court so as to as
sist the state in prosecuting the two
men. Up to noon today the young
fellow had not appeared. and 1t is
likely the charges against Cooper and
Thagg will be dropped.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
GIFT IS APPRECIATED
Flowers Are Received BY Major
F. II. LoriDg. ."

Parkersburg, w. Va. Mar. 10. '08.-
To the ladies of the G. A. R., Oska.
loosa, Iowa: Dear Sisters, you can
hardly imagine my surprise when the
wings of the morning. Wednesday
March Is, came bringing to me your
beautiful token of friendship and sym.
pathy for my discomfort in the re,
strained and inconVenient position
which | am compelled to maintain on
account of my unfortunate accident
Although | can only look up, / can
look upon those beautiful flowers as
they adorn my room and spread their
fragrance throughout.
We read in the Book that II is
more blessed to give than to receive.
II that be true you must certainly be
the most bIest of women, for hardly
do pick up an Oskaloosa paper that
do not see in it record OF simple
acts of friendship done for the com.
fort and pleasure of the comrades OF
the Grand Army of the Republic. and
when reflect on the beauty of this
elegant gift and think how much
pleasure II is to me TO possess it, 1t
seems to me that your constant
thought is. what can we do to make
the old boys happy note the boys
are passing away. Bro. Blanchard is
the last Of whom have an account,
and you viii miss him very much. Il
am better and have promise OF re
covery In due time. and hope some
time during the year to be with you
again.
And now. dear sisters, the three
strongest words III the English Ian
guage are, thank you. No addI-
tional superlatives can add to their
meaning, and now I say thank pou:
may God bless you and prosperity
and happiness be yours.
Yours in f. C. and L.,
(Dictatedl F. II. Loring.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
- s Sc shs !

Fifteen pretended opticians who
professed to be competent to fit glass
es, have left Oskaloosa since Prof.
Mayne Arnold located here. (NextD
Their befooled and disappointed
patrons are f'in the soup" How long
will people be skinned by glass
sharks, while neighbors and friends
have comfort, satisfaction, skill, care
OF their eyes, with fine glasses, low
prices, etc, because they consulted
Prof. Arnold instead of peddlars and
new beginners? When people claim
skill as opticians, why don't they
furnish evidence aside from impu-
dent assertion Do they? Never!
Certainly they would if they could.
When they do not, it proves theycan-
not; but Prof. Arnold can and Will
prove his skill by letters of common
dation from personages of highest
distinction, viz: U. s. senator's gov
gress, supreme court judges, profess
sors of medical colleges. superinten-
dents Of blind institutes, schools of
science, etc,
The followin letter is the first of
five hundred of similar character,
which will be published from week tc
week in the Herald. A perusal of
these letters will prove to the most
incredulous that Prof. Arnold is hon
est. reliable and a fine expert opti-
clan. Mayne Arnold's prices are
about one-fourth what other reliable
eyesight specialists charge.
Eye medicines given away.
Eye EXAMINATIONS free.
321 High Ave. West: entire second
floor. -E
Letter No. I.
The first Of 500 which will be pub
lished in the Herald, to prove that
Prof. Mayne Arnold is what he claims
to be, scientific expert optician.
Every letter published can be shown:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
ONLY TWO ALARMS.
Fire Record for March is Most Salts.
factory to All.

The Fire Department has very
meagre but satisfactory report OF
fires to submit to the council for the
past month. Only two alarms were
received at the department during the
month of March. These occurred
during the past week about twelve
hours apart.
March 20, residence Of z. II. Shaw,
No. 401 A avenue east
March 80, NJ. & NJ. Star BottIing
Works on High avenue west.
The assistance of the fire boys was
required at the Royal Cafe last week
10 smother out pan of blazing grease.
No alarm was turned in for this cal.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Tax Collections On the Last Day
Were Unusually Large.

Tuesday, March 81. tax day, prov,
ed to be one of the busiest days in
the history OF the treasurer's Office lin
Mahaska county, The amount lof
cash taken in compares fayorably
with all previous records and It is
possibly ahead of all other records of
the days business.
The day was particularly busy on
account of the large number of re-
ceipts written. The total amount of
cash received was $10.7143O. and very
little of this was written beforehand.
Very little railway. telephone or ex-
press money Is represented in this
amount
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
THE EDDYVILLE NEWS.
Daily Happenings In a Live Town,
Told by J. R. Sipes.

Eddyville, April Floyd, the IT,
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim ALI
baugh, who reside about four miles
west of here on the county line road,
was injured quite badly Sunday after
noon, when in company with other
companions were playing game of
ball about two miles and half from
his home, near Bluff Creek, when the
ball struck him and in the position he
was, broke his shoulder bone.
Patrick DENIM was born March
II, 1880, in County Gavin, Ireland,
and died at this place March 25, 1908,
at the age of rs years and days. he
came to New York in the year Of lS4S
and resided there a number OF years,
then came to Iowa, where he has since
made his home. He was united in
marriage to Mary A. WEIGH April 10,
1852. To this union four children
were born, three of whom with his
wife still survive him. Thomas Deri-
ming, Mrs. r. A. Elder, of Abba, Mrs.
William Watkins and Dave Denning,
of Des Moines, who was killed in a
wreck some time ago, were The
children. The funeral services were
conducted from the M. +. church and
interment was made in the Highland
cemetery.
Among the cases of sickness that
were reported Tuesday were, Lauder
dale, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pat Smith, Miss Allie Belger,
l.. b. Sullivan, Miss Nellie Redd, a
severe attack of grippe, also Archie
Roberts.
Word was received here Tuesday OF
the birth of a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillip Jamison, of Coalfield,
which was born the oath OF last
month. .. ~
Eddyville, March 31.-Married at
the home of the brides parents, Miss
Edna Gibson to Carl Powell, Satur-
day evening, March 2S, 1908, by Elder
B. w. Pettitt of the Christian church.
Only intimate friends and relatives
we're present, to the number OF about
thirty. Carl is graduate of the class
of 1902 of the Eddyyille High school,
and has lived around Eddyville a
number of years. They will go to
housekeeping Immediately on a farm
which the groom recently purchased,
about one mile west of Eddyville.
Miss Angelina Ward was born
in Randolph county, North Caro-.
lima, September 6, 1924, and died
at her home in the north part
of town, Friday, March q. 1908 at
1880 p. m... aged SO years, 6 months
and 81 days. She was married to
John r. Jones, Nov 6, 1S4S, and TO
this union were born nine children,
OF which four still survive her. Mrs.
Ellen Rose. Mrs Abbie McNeese, viii.
liam Jones OF Osksloosa. and Mrs.
Mary Marley. of Towanda, Kansas.
She united In marriage with Benja-
min Surbaugn, Sept. Z. 1891. She
with her parents. moved from North
Carolina to Indiana when she was but
a child After her first marriage she
moved 10 Richland, Keokuk county
Iowa, and in the year OF 1872, to Ed
dyyille, where she has since resided.
She was converted when but small
girl and joined the M. e. church, and
helped to organize the first church at
Richmond, Iowa. then removed her
membership to Eddyville. The fun
eral services were conducted from
the house by Rev. w. s. Moore, the
pastor OF the M. Il. church at this
place. and interment was made in
the Highland cemetery east OF Eddy.
vile.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Chicago, April |,

opening Prices
HOGS-Receipts today. $1,000.
Slow and steady to higher.
Mixed and butchers, $5,9O@6.4O.
Good to choice heavy, $610@6.35.
Rough heavy, $5.90@6.05.
Light, s5.90@6.35.
Bulk, $6.20@6.30.
Pigs, $4.90@5,S0. .....-.
Clearance yesterday fair.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow,
$4,000.
CATTLE-Steady to 10 lower.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow.
5000.
Beeyes, $4,65QZS5.
Cows and heifers, $2.00@610.
Stockers and feeders, $3,25@525.
Westerns. s4.5095.50.
SHEEP-Receipts today, $4,000.
Slow to 10 lower.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow.
10000.
Sheep, $4.90@6.90.
Lambs, s6.25@8.15.
Receipts and Shipments.
Official receipts yesterday-Hogs.
14,261. Cattle, 1917. Sheep, 1852.
Official shipments yesterday--Hogs.
1889. Cattle, 1927. Sheep, 6,0S7.
Closing Market Prices.
HOGS-Closing weak; 10 to 20 low
err than best time this morning.
Mixed and butchers, $5.S0@6.25.
Good to choice heavy $6.00@6.2eYf
Rough heavy. S5.S0@5.95.
Light, $5,80@6.2O.
Bulk. $610Q6.15.
Pigs, $4.S565.65.
CATTLE-Weak and 10 lower.
SHEEP-10 lower.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
NEW YORK MARKETS.

New York, April 1.-Butter-Flrm:
creameries, specials, 29@29sc; ex-
tras, 2S12c.
Cheese-Firm and unchanged.
Eggs-Firm; state of Pennsylvania
and nearby brown and mixed extras,
lie; firsts, 16616hc; western flrsts,
I5A 016c.
Poultry--Alive,s steady; fowls.14hc:
turkeys, 14c; dressed, firm; turkeys,
12@17c; fowls, 12@15c.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
SKUNK RlyER.

Isaac Ferree and wife entertained
at dinner Sunday.
Roy Sawyer visited over Sunday al
the Whitehead home.
Sam cruzen and wife. Fred Conn
and wife spent Sunday at the Nose
Barr home,
The Leighton huckster made hts
rounds last week and his many pat,
rons were glad.
Mrs Perry Feree has returned
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02
At the salvation ARMY.

The success of the special meetings
in progress at the Salvation Army bar
racks on High avenue west, continues.
The meeting conducted by Ensign
Harrington last evening was largely
attended and many people who have
not visited the barracks before were
seen in the audience.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-04-02

The boy or girl who plants and
cares for a garden is enriching their
mind and tneir physical being in a
manner that has its own reward lat
err on. The garden is equally valu-
able in raising vegetables and child
rem.