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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20
THE BIG SNOW STORM
Drifts Play Havoc With Railway
And Street Car Schedules. Il

Practically the entire middle west
was visited by the storm of Tuesday,
and while the temperature was not
low, the drifting snow played havoc
with street car traffic in all cities in
its path and greatly delayed all rail-
way trains.
The local street car service was tied
up several times during the day. The
big sweeper was busy from morning
until night keeping the snow of of
the track, which would drift up again
as soon as the car passed. The ser.
vice on the Beacon line was good all
day, the big interurban car finding no
difficulty in making its way through
the drifts. .-h
The railroads in and out of the city
were greatly hampered by the storm.
The passenger trains on the Rock Isl.
and were from thirty minutes to one
hour late. The Burlington was hit
hard by the storm. The freight from
the east due in the city at $3.50 o'clock
got stuck in snow drift near He'd
rick and stayed there. The passenger
to Chicago due out at six o'clock was
abandoned entirely. 1t will go out at
the usual time this evening.
The Iowa Central system was also
tied up for a time. Passenger No. Q
From Albert Lea was almost an hour
late in reaching this city. Passenger
No. 10 from the east due here at IL 100
p m, got as far as Wayland and turn.
ed around and went pack to Peoria.
Passenger No, north bound due here
at 1l:1O p. m, reached the city at 100
this morning. They got stuck in a
snowdrift ON the other side of New
Sharon. No. south bound, due to
reach here at 500 a. M, was several
hours late on account of the right-of.
way being blockaded by No. s near
New Sharon. No. left Abba this
morning on time but did not get here
until 1880 o'clock.
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'isit with her friend, Mrs. A. +. Mere

visit with her friend, Mrs. A. F. Mere
ness.
Miss NJ. NJ. Fansher went to Evans
this morning to spend the day at the
parental R. NJ. Fansher home at Lin
wood farm.
Miss Ida Welcn, one of the teachers
in the Oskaloosa public schools, visit
ed over Sunday at the parental home
in Eddyville.
Miss Marie Pickens returned this
morning to her home in Ottumwa after
few days visit the guest of her
friend, Mrs. Walter Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Richie and
children returned last evening to
their home in Hooking after visiting
at the parental Andrew Richie home.
Messrs. Harry Hagen and Warren
Gleason, two former Oskaloosa boys,
who have employment now in Des
Moines, visited over Sunday in the
city with relatives and friends.
Miss 10 Ramsay returned to her
studies at st. Joseph's Academy at
Des Moines this morning after few
days visit at the parental John Ram
say, Sr., home on First avenue east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bryant and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Van der
Paul and children and Miss Artie Van
der Paul, all of Eddyville, visited
over Sunday in the city at the r. W..
Rohdranz home.
DIR. A. 4. Craig, a former pastor of
the NJ. e. church at Ottumwa, now
pastor at Columbus. Ohio, was recent
ly offered the presidency of the 1. w.
U. at Mt. Pleasant, but refused to-
accept, preferring to be a pastor
rather than college president.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Hyde, of Cedar
Rapids, who were called to Monroe
by the death Of the lady's sister, Mrs.
Coburn, visited over night at the
home of the ladys sister, Mrs. Isaac
Bush. Mr.. and Mrs. Bush went toI
Monroe to attend the funeral, The
deceased lady was a former we'll
known resident of Oskaloosa.
Prof. Leona Can, who has been
teaching Greek at the Iowa State uni
versity for'27 years, has resigned her
position and will go to her parents at
Webster City. Miss Call at one time
taught in Central College at Pella and
resigned her position there to take
her brothers place at the State Uni
versity, he having died suddenly.
(From Tuesdays Daily
+. ID. Boyer was a business caller
in Des MONIES yesterday.
S. w. White went to Des Moines
this morning on business trip.
Chris Malone was passenger this
morning over the Iowa Central for
Springfield, No., on business trip.
Judge and Mrs. Ben Mccoy went to
Washington. Iowa, this morning where
hr. Mccoy will resume his tax work
James Oliver, of Sigourney. visited
Oskaloosa friends yesterday on his
way home from a business trip to
Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Graham and
daughter. Olive Irene, went to Indian.
ola this morning for an extended Wis
II with relatives.
Earl Cooper returned yesterday az
ternoon TO his home In GriDnell after
a few days visit at the parental A.
Cooper home on College avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. C. r. Anderson and
son james. OF Ottumwa. visited over
Sunday at the parental J. O. Ander.
son home on South Second street.
s. p and Fawn Reed. OF Delta. Wis.
tied 0skaloosa friends yesterday on
their way TO Des Moines to resume
their studies at Drake university.
Mrs ], W. Wagner and son Charles
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First avenue west for few days.
Geo. Patchin and party left last
evening over the Iowa Central for
Stratlord, Texas, on a land-seeking
trip.
Mrs. J. c. Cole, who has been TAX
ing treatment at the Abbott hospital,
returned this morning to her home in
Des Moines.
Ottumwa Courier: Ernest Palmgren
of Oskaloosa, who has been visiting
with friends in South Ottumwa, re-
turned to his home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Redman were
passengers this morning over the
Rock Island for Ell Reno, Okla, for
a few weeks visit with the lady's
brother, T. r. Beman.
Master Jack Maxwell returned
home yesterday from a weeks visit
in Chicago with his aunt, Mrs. James
Hayes. He was accompanied by his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stroud.
Miss Vida Loughrey is acting as
district court reporter this week dur
ing the absence of Mrs. Needham of
Sigourney, who was called to Newton
as witness in case now on trial
in the district court at that city.
Miss Maude McWiliiams, entertain
ed few friends at her home on
North d street at cards last evening,
in honor of Miss Jennie Myers of In
dependence, Miss Ethel Bartholomew
'of Peoria, ILL.,, and Miss Maude Nc
Williams of Des Moines, who are Wis.
iting her.
Messrs. l.. r. Willard and G.. II.
Ruth, of the Marshall Oil Company,
left Friday evening for Lincoln, Nebr.,
where Saturday they held a meeting
with their statesmen out of the Lincoln
branch house. From Lincoln Messrs.
Willard and Ruth went to Fargo. N.
d., where they held similar meeting
Monday.
J. G. Hanna is lying in precarious
condition at his home on Fourth ave-
nue. east, suffering with gail stones.
He has been so bad for several days
that a necessary operation was de-
ferred. He was to have been taken
to Rochester for the operation but
was so low that he could not with.
stand the trip. Relatives have been
summoned to his bedside.
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a DEPUTY HERE.

An effort is being made to have a
state deputy veterinary located in
this city. With the passage of the
new milk and meat inspection laws
by the council there will be consider.
able work to be handled locally and
the matter has been taken up with
state officials. The advantages OF
having such an oficer in the city
would be many and the chances Of
having the appointment made are
said to be excellent.
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PHILAooRA CLUB.

interesting Meeting is Held At the
k'nkade Home.
The Philadora Club of the Christian
cnurch held their regular monthly
meeting at the home OF Mrs Kinkads
on south Market street yesterday al.
ternoon. Mrs. Andy Wymore and
MRS. Deutschman assisted the hostess
OWING 10 the storm, not as many as
usual were in attendance. but a very
pleasant and profitable afternoon was
spent The home was decorated N
the national colors in honor of Wash.
inston's birthday and souvenirs Of
tne day we're given each guest. Re.
freshments were served.
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terment and ultimate recovery.
Richland Clarion: The Misses
Blanche Ford and Viola Smith oil
Penn college came down to attend
church and to see their friend, Miss
Bachelor, the evangelist, over Sunday
Abba Republican: Miss Hannah
Carr. stenographer in the office of
the United Mine Workers at Oska,
| loosa, came over to Abba Saturday
and went down to the home of her
parents at Hooking for short visit.
W. H. Minnick, with his brother, J.
w. Minnick, and wife, of High Val.
ley, Oregon, who have been visiting
relatives in this city for about three
weeks, have gone to Yale, Okla, for
brief visit with another brother, G.
A. Minnick.
Monroe County News: Harry Bur.
dock is enjoying visit from his
father, Joseph Burdock, of Oskaloosa
He had intended returning home the
first of the week, but became $50 deep
ly interested in Rev. Gardeners reViv.
al at the NJ. Il, church that he is still
with us and may remain several days
longer.
A number of Oskaloosa people will
be in attendance at the celebration OF
the marriage of Walter Goodner and
Miss Maude Il. Kendig, which will
take place at the young lady's home
near New Sharon this afternoon. A
reception will be rendered the young
people Thursday. Mrs. Chas. s. Wall
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hetherington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Roenspeiss OF
this city will be among the guests.
Mrs. VIII Beadle is lying at her
home In precarious condition on &c
count OF blood poisoning. Several
weeks ago the young lady slipped on
the ice and fell. She extended her
hand to break the fall and received
small scratch on the finger. The
hurt was SO trivial. barely drawing
blood. that no attention was paid to it,
Two days later the arm began swell.
ing and paining to the extent that a
physician was called, Even at this
time the scratch was forgotten and
the trouble was diagnosed as other
than 1t was. Several days elapsed be.
fore the blood poisoning was recog.
niezd and treatment began and now
the attending physician is having a
battle to save her life.
Charles Phelps went to Marshall.
town this morning on business trip.
Miss Faye Lister went to Rose Hill
last evening for few days visit at
the parental Joe Lister home.
Wilbur Hoy boys secretary OF the
Y. M. O. A. Is confined to his home
Ion North C street by Illness.
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Price $500.

It is now on display In our
Photograph Department and we
would be pleased to have you call
and examine this wonderful instru-
ment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

Not much Of contest is anticipat.
ed at the time OF the next annual
school election IN the city; March. . !.
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Mrs. w. J. Carson. of 3O4 North c
street, is confined to her home, seri-
ously i'll. Her many friends extend
their sympathies and hope for her bet.
terment and ultimate recovery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

James Powell, of Searsboro, is Wis.
iting at the j, w. Myers home at sos
First avenue west for few days.
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Reese was called to Oskaloosa Thurs
day morning, on matters connected
with his mission as commissioner for
the coal operators.
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Victor viCtrOIa

So many people, who dislike
the prominence of the horn,
demand the character of draw
ina-room entertainment which
only the Victor can supply, that we
have secured this instrument, with
the horn, all moving parts, and
place for one hundred and fifty
records and accessories, entirely
concealed in this handsome solid
mahogany cabinet,--an ornament
in any drawing or music room.
The Metal Parts are all Gold
Plated. It's simple, dienified and
beautiful design conveys no hint
Of its purpose, and while the won
derful melody pours forth the me-
ehanicaI sounds are practically
gone.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

Geo. Patchin and party left last
evening over the Iowa Central for
Stratford, Texas, on a land-seeking
trip.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-20

Richland Clarion: The Misses
Blanche Ford and Viola Smith oil
Penn college came down to attend
church and to see their friend, Miss
Bachelor, the evangelist, over Sunday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

PASSING or AN OLD PIONEER.

The death Of Mr.. Israel Parsons on the farm 70
which he moved in the year 1864. was chronicled
in previous issue Of this paper. more ex-
tended notice is here given. Mr.. Parsons was
originally from the sturdy Quaker stock of Penn
syyania- His parents moved from that place to
Morgan county. Ohio. before the birth of Israel
II was on December H. 1882, that he was born
There also in 1882, he was married to Miss Helena
Kelley. After IL years spent in Ohio they moved
10 this state. They had FIVE children, all living
follows; Charles. Mrs Oleva Brce. Mrs
Amanda jackson. Daniel and James. Nineteen
grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren
Of MIR. Parsons are also living The wife died in
1888. and was buried in Viroqua. Mr.. Parsons
had been a member Of the Masonic fraternity for
about 80 years. having been a member before he
came 10 Vernon county. Funeral services were
held In the M. f. church in VirOqua under the
auspices Of the local lodge Of Masons. Rev Chas
Buffers preached the sermon, Rev Potter as
sisting. Mr.. Buffers dwelt upon the fact of
the simple life exemplited in the life Of the de-
ceased. His was the simple life of the Quaker.
His wish that no display flowers be at his fun
eral was carefully observed. The Masons followed
the sermon with their ritualistic ceremony at the
church and at the place Of nterment in Viroqua's
cemetery. The relatives wish 10 thank all the
friends who contributed to the comfort of the de-
ceased and sympathzed with mis- kindred in their
bereavement and especially the Masonic fratern-
~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
In the Social Swim.

Miss Dorothy Packard was hostess
for custom party Of ten little girls at
her, home, Thursday evening. Hours
were from seven TO nine and the little
guests had very happy time together
and enjoyed thoroughly dressing up as
Mother Goose, Red Riding Hood, Japa-
nese Girl, Grandmother, etc. Tables
were decorated in red and white and
nice refreshments served.
Emanuel Felix celebrated his third
birthday on Wednesday with nine little
boys. The afternoon was spent Wit
playing games and the lads had an
ce'lent good time.
Miss Pauline Opsahl entertaine
few friends at the home of H. P.
son, Saturday evening.
Miss Mary Call was given surprisO
party Thursday evening at her rooms
IN Mr.. Russelfs house. The self in
vited guests presented Miss Call with
two nice rockers.
Mrs. Nelson Bowman entertained ten
ladies Thursday afternoon at her home.
Guests brougl t their sewing and spent
the time visiting. Luncheon was served
and the ladies had pleasant afternoon
together.
Mrs. w. IL. DYSON entertained the
Bridge Whist club Tuesday afternoon.
The Woman's Literary club met with
Mrs. f. w. Hazen on Monday evening.
Mrs. G. F. Dahl entertained a party
of ladies at five hundred on Monday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. S. f. Pear
son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
To The BUILDING Public

There is a great deal said and written
about Mail Order houses and buying
from first hands. Now we wish to say
that we are not objects of charity nor
do we expect your business unless we
can sell as cheap as anybody and deliver
the goods.
We wish to say to one and all that
we can do both. We buy in large guam
titles for cash, as cheap as any of them
and can sell you just as cheap if you
willdo business with US on the same
terms they ask you. Figure with whom
you please, but just give US a chance to
sell to you and we will save you money
time and trouble, and will add you to
our list of friends and customers.
Yours for business,
JOHN +. NUZUM,
The Lumberman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
Book Earnninn-

The South Dakota man who walked
or with the sweepstakes prize between
South Dakota, Minnesota and wiscon,
sin for the best ten ears OF corn at the
Chicago corn show and won 100 acres
of Texas land, Fifty ton wagon scale
500 In cash an! an Elgln watch is =
book farmer. one of those fellows tina,
don't know blamed thing about prac-
teal farming. to hear some fellows tell
IT, II appears, however, that along
with his book farming and impractical
theories he managed to breed and
grow the hest ten ears Of Dent corn
that three states could dig up.-Klm-
bah Is ID Graphic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
aus Royalties"


One day while on hunt with a num-
Der Of royal guests the old kaiser grew
tired and decided to go home quietly.
Two Of his guests. noticing this, ac-
companled him. They had walked
along the road some distance when a
farmer with his wagon overlook them.
one of the gentlemen asked him to
take them along The farmer consent
ed and the three climbed into the
wagon.
Curiosity soon got The better OF the
countryman, and turning to one of the
gentlemen he asked.
And who might you be?"
81 am the Grand Duke of Mecklen-
burg"
Good" cried the farmer, laughing
And turning to the second gentleman
he asked. And who are your
Il nm the king OF Saxony."
'Wny. this Is getting better" said
the farmer Finally he turned to the
third
"Weil. aud who are your
81 am william, emperor of Ger.
many"
''well, this beats all" said the coun
tryman And now let me introduce
myself am Frederick the Great!
And now get along" he said, hitting
nus horse you must pranee little
In honor Of us royaltiesr'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

NOTICE OF MUSTER.

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EX-
tract l. SPECIAL Orders No. 30. A. G. o.. dated
at Madison Wisconsin, April lst 1908. and In ac-
c0rdance with Sections q and 20 Of Chapter 22s.
Of the laws of Wisconsin for the year 1901 notice
Is hereby given that the bandit stat loned at Viro-
qua. Wisconsin. viii be mustered into the service
Of the Wisconsin National Guard on Saturday
April 18th. 1908. at 3 O'Clock In the evening
Members Of the band. not exceeding twenty
eight liable TO military duty. and possessing Ike
necessary qualifications therefor will report TO
the undersigned In person at the high school
building in Niroqua at the hour and date above
mentioned
The physical and medical examinations pre
scribed viii be conducted by Captain Buffers
Chaplain ard Inf w. N. e.. and Lieutenant Trow-
bridge, Medical Department. w. N. q.
minor cannot be mustered except with the
written consent Of the parent or guardian
X. h MCCOY. Mastering officer
Colonel and Inspector Small Arms Practice
Wisconsin National Guard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

FARM LANDS Farmers Attention. F"
If you are looking for bargain in farm
lands, here is your chance: offer for
sale and must be sold within 80 days,
one of the best geo acre tracts in West
ern Wisconsin located IN Dunn Co, Wis
cousin. This is a fine tract all perfect
~ level, all highly improved and under
cultivation 2 feet Of black loan with a
clay subsoil near good markets, cream
cries, Ry. stations, good roads to all
points, one mile Of church and school;
telephone and X. +. -. connections.
good neighborhood, price $50 per acre,
easy terms. Write II. c. lnenfeldt,
Meromunc. Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
Unused Portions Of the Earn.

Nearly every farm has at least few
Acres which are Of little value for
growing agricultural crops This land
should be sct aside for wood lot and
devoted to the production Of fuel. fence
posts and timber for farm uses.
The species best suited for planta
tions OF these various sorts as we'll as
planting directions and advice as 10
protective measures are given in circu
lar loo of the forest service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
MARRIED

At the horne Of C. E. Dudley in Bergen. David
f. Noble and Hattie l., Dudley by Rev. J, h. Brad
dock Of Newton. After ceremony the bride and
groom took their departure for their new home
near Newton. Mr.. Noble is well known through
out the county. He was volunteer in the Span
ish American war. Mrs Noble Is also well known,
having been . school teacher for a number of
years. They have the best wishes of their many
friends
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
WANT AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No Adj. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

FARM FOR SALE-l92 acres. Adjoin-
ing DR.. Christensen farm on West
Prairie About 40 acres improved,
balance pasture and good timber. win
sell everything with farm. Terms, part
cash. balance on time to suit purchaser
at low rate Of interest. Write, 3r call
on A, j. Bolstad. West Prairie
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
DIED

Mrs aartha J. Blowers died at the home of her
Z. c. Blowers at Olathe. Colorado. March
a. after an illness Of many weeks duration. and
was buried on March 26th at Canon City. that
state. by side Of her husband. the late Cornelius
j. Blowers. Martha j. Hayward was born in
Vermont. February 4. 1874 At an early age she
W eft an orphan. On arch TO- 1883 she was
unit, in marriage to Co, nelus ]. Blowers and
their golden wedding celebrated in Viroqua.
They came to Wisconsin about 1857. and settled
near Montello. Soon afterwards they came to
Vernon county and located on a farm in the town
Of Whitestown. Here they lived for many years
enduring all the hardships and privstions of pion-
Ger life Late in the eighties they left the farm
and lived for time in Kendall. moving to Vino
qua in 1891. where they made their home until
about year and a half ago. Within few weeks
after they reached Colorado Mr.. Blowers was
fatally injured and his aged wife did not long
survive him, Their only daughter. Mrs. Hattie
Stokes. died in this city several years ago They
leave two sons, Burton II. and Edgar c.. both of
Olathe. Colorado. and an adopted daughter. Mrs.
Ella Stadler of La Crosse
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

For SALE ON EASY TERMS Cottage
with all modern improvements, rooms
besides pantry and three large closets,
hot and cold water, good cistern, fur
mace or stove heat Good barn goes
with property. Inquire of John NJ.
White.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

We have talked to many farmers.
and where We find one who grows hts
house supplies we tind one undisturbed.
hut II he has staked his all on cotton
he Is very nervous Twas ever
thus. "-Southern Cultivation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
FOR SALE MY TWO FARMS

One 100 acres f5 improved rs timber, s-rooru
house, harm. two tobacco Sheds frranary wood.
house. flowing well IN barn yard, well of soft wa
ter Mt door. running water in pasture. one mile
from Ruckton.
Also farm Of so acres s. improved % timber
well watered fair buildings. two niles from Rock
ton. Splendid tobacco ground on both places
Have averaged $3.50 per during past seven
years. Prices reasonable Easy terms INQUIRE
Of or write 10 f w. ERICSSON. Rockton. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

lost Between Viola and Viroqua, a
small brown satchel containing camera
and other articles. Finder please leave
at CENSOR office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Frank Taylor, who lately moved to
the city has exchanged his desirable
Second ward residence for forty of
the Gorsline farm belonging to A. j.
Beat The deal was negotiated by the
Vernon County Land Company
The big forced sale at the w. F.
Lindemann companys store on Satur-
day, people locked from the extreme
hamlets of the country to take part
and share in the big bargain giving
event, which will be put down as one
of the biggest price cutting, money
saving sales ever conducted in the big
stores history. In every department
the customers is startled with red and
green tags peeping out from booths.
telling of the wonderous cuts in every
day needs Such merchandising as the
Lindemann customers are making dur
ing this ten days sale will do much
toward saving the 'hard-to-get" dollars
for purchases of other necessities.