davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
THE TWO NEW ROUTES
Rural Delivery out of 0skaloosa
Greatly Extended.

Postmaster Charles V. Hoffman, is
in receipt of official communication
from the post Office department to
the effect that Oskaloosa will be the
origin of five routes in the complete
rural free delivery service that is to
be established in Mahaska county,
beginning April LIST.
Routes No. / and have been
amended and improved by changes.
Route No. 3 remains as it is today,
with no changes or additions. Two
new routes, No. and No. 5, are estab.
lished out of the city.
Route No. is new route that
starts at the end of lie carrier dis.
trict, on North Eleventh street, and
continuing northeast along the old
Carbonate road, covers a big stretch
of territory northeast, east and south
east that has not been served by
routes No. or No. 2. 1t will accom-
modate over seventy-five families and
will cover distance of about twenty
seven miles. Those who know most
of the roads of this route claim that
it is no longer than has been design
ated by the department inspectors on
account of differences on that part OF
the route starting at point ON the
township line between Harrison and
Spring Creek townships, and running
northwest of the city.
Route No. 5 is another new route
and will supply patrons west, north
west and southwest of the city. The
route is in reality revision of route
No. 2, of Beacon, and it is transferred
from the Beacon office to the Oska-
loosa office. This route levaes the
city on the Knoxville State Road and
covers territory northwest, west
and southwest, and includes Evans
and Fishville.
The patrons ON these lines have
ample time to get their boxes erected
and to make all preparations for the
installation of the service, which will
be started April LIST, unless some
unlocked for conditions develop.
Postmaster Hoffman, is ready at
any time during the. office hours at
the post Office to make explanation
to those to be benefited by the SER
vice, concerning rules, regulations,
boxes, etc. H
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
MADISON.

The two young daughters of John
,Walraven have sore eyes,
Arthur Dilley and wife were at By
ron Cruzen's for dinner recently.
Walter Wing is saving wood for
Chas. and oliver Ferree today.
c. w. Bailey and family spent the
day last Sabbath at the Sam Cruzen
domicile.
Mrs. Nettie knight and daughter
Ethel were visiting at Arthur Dilley's
last week.
Clyde Kirk was visiting at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Fer
rec Sunday.
Carl Beal departed the first of the
week for Creston to visit indefinitely
with relatives.
Miss Nettie Onstien has returned to
her work In the city after spending a
week in our community.
Fred and John Else made trip to
Omaha last week and bought fifty
head of two.year-old Hereford steers.
Jim Cruzen and family accepted
the invitation to dinner at his brother
Wills, after Sabbath school last Sun
day.
G. B. Coffin, wife and SON Ed were
entertained with the new graphic
pone at Sam cruzen's one evening
recently.
MILO knight, Harley BaIlinger, Ar
thur and Ida Dilley and J, r. cruzen
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
SPRING CREEK.
VOLUNTEER.

A. ]. Jewell is improving slowly.
Mrs. Cinoa Morrow is convaiescing
Budd Perkins has moved on the Mu.
sick farm.
Rev. Purdy preached at Buckeye
last Sunday.
Clarence Rice came in from Okla
homa recently.
w. A. Hamaker visited relatives
near Tioga Saturday.
Howard Reiner and wife visited at
the Bryson home Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Stanton has been sick
but is better at this writing.
Florence Edris has been suffering
on account of a bilious attack.
Fred Nichol, of Nebraska, is visit.
ing at the Frank Edris home and with
other relatives.
Mark Beach and Lon Coulson each
are making preparations to build a
new house in the sprng.
Mr.. Tapstra, who has been living
on the Baxter place, will move on the
Frank Montgomery farm In the
spring.
Quite number OF young people at.
tended the Young reople's Christian
Union at Buckeye last Sunday even.
ing and all took an active part.
Feb. 4. Gala Lily.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
eIviN.

BoIan Baker is on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Reese are both
on the sick list.
Harley Brown has moved to the old
Alexander home north Of Givin.
VIM. Hughes is driving an entry at
the mines OF James Boggs at Mucha-
KNOCK.
Mrs. Lewis Roberts and daughter
have returned from Minnesota. They
report very enjoyable visit.
Joe johnson. from south OF Eddy
vile. was looking up some stock cat
tie in this neighborhood this week.
Mrs, A. c. Parry and son Emlyn
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
NEWS.
Items OF Interest Gathered BY Her
aid Correspondents.
oLlvET.

J. H. jenkins, of Des Molnes, was
in town Monday on business.
]. A. Anderson, Of Calpose, was in
town Wednesday on business.
]. C. Sellers, of oskalosa, was in
town Wednesday talking up insur-
ance.
Mrs. William Rodgers and Mrs.
John Rodgers were in oskalosa We'd
nesday shopping.
Mr.. Billings, veteran postmaster,
was in oskaloosa Tuesday. He is a
staunch republican.
Thomas Nanderlinden, courteous
merchant, reported good trade this
week in his line of business.
Frank Oswandel, the assessor for
looking after business matters.
Mrs. Sadie Cornell, east of town,
was pleasant caller at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Williams Monday.
The weather man let the bottom
drop square, as the thermometer reg
istered Saturday morning Is below.
w. H. Nelson, of Lucas, was pleas
ant caller in town Wednesday He
informs us mining matters are not
very active there at present.
william Rodgers attended the con-
cert in Oskaloosa Tuesday night
given by the Fisher orchestra and re-
ports a good musical program.
The writer is panied to learn OF
Edwin Perry not being able to attend
the Miners National Convention at
indianapolis. and hopes for his speedy
recovery, as his wise counsel is need
ed there. We are indebted to Mr..
Perry for a copy of the daily indian
apolis News, for which we return
thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Thompson re-
turned Friday from Des Moines, where
they attended the funeral of their
son-in-law, William Druse. The de-.
ceased was we'll known here and held
in the highest regard by all who knew
him. The people of the vicinity ex-
tend to the bereaved ones much sym.
pathy. The wife was formerly Miss
Effie Thompson, who was raised in
this township, and her parents are
among the Oldest residents and best
citizens.
The writer was pleased to meet
Phil Campbell, travelling man from
Des Moines, Tuesday, who reports a
warm time in the city just now be-
tween the temperance an anthem
perance people there, and informs us
Ben Parker, one time the owner OF
half the saloehs of Des Moines, is a
candidate for mayor on the promise
of compelling the saloon men to walk
the chalk line when he is elected.
The writer never did take any stock in
this deathbed repentance. and for
that reason would not support him if
he were there, as experience has
taught US the wniskey law is a hard
one to enforce.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
Grand jury In Session.

At 1880 o'clock this afternoon the
members of the grand jury we're
drawn and empaneled for service dur
ing the February term of court and
sent out to start upon their inyestiga.
ton OF crime in Mahaska county.
The men chosen on the jury are as
follows: Foreman. r. N. Bennett, of
OskaToosa Fourth ward; Andrew Lar
son. White Oak; w. S. Lindley, Rich
land; A. J. Lytle, Lincoln; v. ID.
Rooyaart, Black Oak; w. d. Steele,
Cedar; and Jas. A. Thompson, Prai-
RE.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
BOIL YOUR CLOCK

To clean your clock at
home. boil the movements
one hour, then place in a
warm oven and dry thor
oughly; take the movement
apart and wash in deodor-
ICED benzine-about 40 cts.
worth will be enough; get a
good rs ct. chamois and pol.
ish the plates, Is cts. worth
of peg wood will clean out
the pivot holes nicely; after
putting the clock together.
get a 35 ct. bottle of good
clock oil and oil thoroughly.
Place the movement back in
the case and II the pendu-
lum does not hang straight.
put on a new pendulum
wire, which will only cost
you rs cts. To polish the
case use a good furniture
polish. about 20 cts. worth
will be enough. After regu- Z
lating the clock for a week it
should be in good condition.
and has cost you only $3.50
besides your work. If 1t does
not run satisfactory, bring
1t to Lewis G. Van Sickle,
and we will clean it and put
it in good condition for $1.00.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
BOLTON.
Feb. 4

Joe Wilson was in Bolton Tuesday.
A number are wrestling with the
la grippe.
Mrs. VIM. Sugget visited her sister,
Mrs. Bland. OF Evans. Sunday.
Z A box supper is in sight somewhere
about the 18th OF February
A few OF the young folks from here
attended dance out in the country
at the johnson home.
Coming events in Bolton are a
dance Fob s. box supper Feb. IA. and
hard times ball Feb. %.
scissors" II anybody felt like
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
The school Of lnstructIon.

The Masonic school of instruction
will be concluded with the meeting
tonight. Mr.. Bence is lecturing today
on the third degree ritual and the at.
tendance Is the largest OF any Of the
sessions. The number OF out-of-town
Masons present is also the largest
that 1t has been since the opening.
The closing meeting tonight viii like
NJ be the most interesting OF all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Disposition of Various Matters by
Judge and Jury.

The new dockets for the February
term of the district court, which
opens on the fourth day of this month
under Judge Clements, of Newton, are
now in the hands OF the attorneys and
officers OF the court. The business of
the term will be the lightest OF any
term for over a year, there being
thirty.five cases in ALL less tnan those
on the docket at the opening of the
December term, which has just closed.
The number of probate and criminal
matters is, however, larger tnan BE-.
FORE The, number of causes or 5scn
calendar as compared with those OF
last term are as follows: Probate
Sc, more than last year; civil lag, 81
less than last term; garnishment 2,
IL less than last term; and criminal
"a, Z more than last term. There are
eighteen damage suits and eighteen
divorce petitions. The thirteen suits
on contract, brought by the Oskaloosa
& Buxton Electric Ry. Co. to collect
subscriptions from the several defen-
dants, which nave not already been
disposed of, have been assigned tor
trial during the February term. Mrs.
Nell d. Needham, Of Sigourney, will
act as court reporter under Judge
Clements. The grand jurors have been
summoned to appear on the second
day OF the term, Wednesday. Feb 9Th,
and the petit jurors on Feb. 10th, at
1880 p. m.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
"A Pleasure To Show Goods

were over Sunday visitors at the pa
rental home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Thomas on Sand Ridge.
Walter Wing has been saving
wood at the homes of ]. d. Thomas,
Dick Brown, George Brown, E. l..
Thomas and Stephen Davies. He has
a good outfit.
Feb. s.. Nivig.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06
Lard look Fire.

A car load of lard from Omaha, con-
signed by the Armour Packing com.
pany, caught fire while en- route east
on the Great Western. A portion of
the contents was saved, but the car is
a total loss.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06

This being the second day of the
term 1t is the regular time for the
entering Of defaults in cases where
no appearance has been entered by
one or all of the defendants and this
afternoon a partial assignment OF
cases ready for trial may be made
by the court. The regular call of the
probate docket was made Tuesday
and few cases were disposed of
while in numerous others orders were
made for the posting of notices, etc,
A small amount of civil business was
also transacted.
Guardianship of d. w. Weldy, in
sane; guardian allowed as compensa
ton the sum of $50 for year 1907.
Estate of Jacob Fisher, decd; final
report approved, administrator dis
charged and sureties released.
Guardianship of minor heirs of AL
bert D. Coleman, decd; final report
approved, administrator discharged
and sureties released.
Estate of Charles B. Stull, decd
set for hearing Feb. %, 1908.
Estate of Susan W. Steddom, decd ;
omit from docket.
Estate of Roscoe H. Robertson
decd; omit from docket until report
is filed.
Guardianship of Lola and Agnes
MnnrohnaI nk nj
guardian approved, guardian discharg
ed and sureties released as to Lola
and Agnes Moorehead.
Guardianship of minor heirs Of
Warner A. Jackson, Gecd; omit from
docket.
Estate of Lydia A. Stanley, decd
guardianship of Jesse Larrance; es
tate Of Harry y. Duncan, decd; guar
dianship of Maria King, incomp; es
tate of Juan F. Coryell, decd, and
estate of Harriet T. atwood; notice OF
final report to be had by pasting one
notice at the court house door ten
days prior to Feb. Is, 1908, at which
time final report is set for hearing
Guardianship of Harry Sheahan
minor; continued.
Guardianship of Lorin A. Dickey
omit from docket. #t
Estate of Jno. D. Stoner, decd; no
tice of deposit with clerk of share OF
minor heir of Esquire Stoner to be
had by posting one notice at the court
house door ten days prior to Feb, Is
at which time deposit will be made
unless objections are on file.
Will of Francis W. Mccall, decd f;
will admitted to probate. Emma e.
Mccall declines to act as executor
and F. B. Shafer appointed admins
traitor with will annexed and to give
bond in sum of $4,000
Estate of VIM. H. Hamilton, decd ;
final report approved, administrator
discharged and sureties released.
Estate of Claude Bryan decd; final
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06

back taxes on their defense fund.
Practically all of the material allega-
lions in the plaintiffs petition are de-
MED and a defense set out which Is
in the main part practically identical
with the statement published in the
Herald shortly after the filing of the
suit in court. In connection with the
answer complete copy of the con-
stitution of District No. 13 and the In
ternational constitution Of the mine
workers union is filed as exhibit
A." The answer is quite long and
covers the ground thoroughly, ex
planning the uses and purpose of the
fund on which the county is attempt
ing to collect taxes, and also explain
ing wherein the tax ferrets we're IN
error in figuring the amount of the
fund. They also state that during
the year 1903 the headquarters of the
district were not in Oskaloosa, mol
in Mahaska county, but in Abba, Mon
roe county, and that this county could
not, therefore, claim any taxes on
funds owned by the organization
during those years. John F. and w
R. Lacey are attorneys for the mine
workers.
Damages on Contract.
A suit has been filed by Richard
Elliott VS.. G. Wander WAL in the dis
trict court to collect damages claim
ed to have been sustained by the
plaintiff because of the defendants
alleged failure to live up to the agree
ments of an oral contract between the
two parties. The plaintiff claims IN
his petition that the defendant promis
ed to sell him $500 bushels of corn
delivered to him on a certain date al
Taintor. Having failed to do this,
the plaintiff states that he was re
quired to purchase corn elsewhere at
an advanced price in order to fill his
contracts with third party. Because
of the loss to him in paying this adj
vance price. in the hiring of livery
rigs, etc, the plaintiff asks for judg'
ment against the defendant for dam,
ages in the sum of $142.73, and such
further relief as may be secured.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06

Iowa City has new ordinance
which is to compel minors TO stay out
of saloons. Placards announcing
this order have been posted in all the
saloons in the city.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-02-06

An answer and cross petition has
been fled BY the officers of District
No. Is u. NJ w. of A. to the allega.
tions In the petition Of ]. =. Davis,
tax ferret. In the suit brought against
the miner workers union to collect
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DIsrRICr OP MAINE %
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court, held at Paris, In and
for the County of Oxford. on the third Tuesday OF
Sept, In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof he given TO all persons In
terestea, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at said Paris on
the third Tuesday Of Oct, A. ID. 1908, at
Of the clock in the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
Louise F.. Strickland, late OF Paris. de.
ceased will and cordicil thereto with petition
for probate thereof presented by Walter l..
Gray, the executor therein named.
Samuel Hazeltine, late of Paris, deceased |;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Seth Benson, the executor therein named.
Emma Elizabeth Wiske, late OF Paterson,
N. j., deceased; copy Of will presented for pro.
bate by James S. Wright, attorney for the eS.
ecutor Of said will.
Emeline IL. Cummings, late OF Paris, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Eugene +. Smith, the executor
therein named.
Lorenzo ID. Higgins, of Waterford, minor;
a. Stearns, guardian.
Eliza ii. Moore, late Of Paris, deceased !;
petition for determination Of collateral Inherit.
ance tax presented by James S. Wright, execu.
tor.
Irving D. EmmOns ct ais, minors, OF Paris (;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Annie l.. Emmons, guardian.
Lucius w. Hackett, late of scituate, X. | ,
deceased first account presented for allowance
by Walter l.. Gray, administrator.
Euleta VI. Allen, OF Hiram, ward petition
for license to sell and convey real estate present
ell by Ceba NJ. Allen, guardian.
David varney, late of Porter, deceased !;
petition for order TO distribute balance remain
Ing In his hands presented by Herbert l.. Ridlon,
administrator
Charles II. Sessions, late Of Paris, de-
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Nancy u. Sessions, administrative
Frank Packard, late Of Hebron, deceased ;
first and final account presented for allowance
by Lydia 4. Packard, administratrix.
Lucius w. Hackett, late Of Scituate, L. l.,
deceased; petition for order to distribute bal
ance remaining In his hands presented by Wal
ter l.. Gray, administrator.
ADDISON f. HERRlCK, Judge OF said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29

courts shall he perfect Safc'::G"d:; o
our people in the true Spili of iiirTt,
restrained by law. which is the co"Ier
stone OF our republican iss;i ;!'...;!s.
The Republican, party CAV" to III,
nation the antitrust laws far III prs
lection of the people against oH:'::oi o:
the market places ly combinations Of
rapital. Ii perfected the railway rate
law, provided punishment for secret
rebatiug to favored corporations and
secured to all shippers equality in rates
of transportation. Having given us i'll.
dustries which utilize natural re-
sources in adding to the comforts Of
life. the Republican party will enact
wise laws TO prevent waste OF those
resources. With fidelity to the basic
principles of the nation, unmoved by
appeals Of demag0gues or clamor for
class legislation, the Republican party
will safeguard private rights through
the processes of the courts to the end
that justice shall remain shield and
protector to every citizen.
The Democratic party opposed the
principles and policies Of Washington
and Hamilton until the decisions OF
Marshall fixed them securely in the
laws and in the hearts and minds OF
the American people. 1t opposed the
principles of union, for which Lincoln
gave his great and gracious soul. 1t
opposed the policies of the Republican
party in meeting the issues which
grew out of the civil and Spanish
American wars. In the decisions of the
courts and in the approval of the peo-
pie the Republican party has found
complete justification.
The policies Of the Republican party
for dealing with the issues of the pres
ent are opposed by the Democratic
party. but the plaudits Of The people
will again testify to the wisdom and
patriotism of the Republican party
when it shall have solved these prob
lens IN government. as surely IL VIII II
intrusted with that duty
Devoted to principles which make
for the bcttcrment of Our people Ii
their domestic and foreign relations
steadfast in support Of policies which
have brought prosperity, honor and
glory to our country, the Republican
party exhibits in its record conclusive
proof of ability to administer govern.
ment in keeping with thH best tradi
tons of the republic. For that reason
II should be successful in November.
ARTHUR J. DODGE.
Washington. ID. c.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29
The Raby's YaIlse.

A friend of mine was about to cross
the ocean when baby was but six weeks
old. At first the undertaking seemed ap-
palling, especially as she could not af.
ford to take nurse with her.
As all mothers know, little baby re-
quires 80 many things for its comfort
that no ordinary dress-suit case could
possibly hold them all. At my sug-
gestion Mrs. B. purchased the largest
telescope basket valise' she could find.
1t was inexpensive and weighed almost
nothing in itself, and in it she was able
to pack the baby's pillow, bedding, and
sufficient clothing for the six days trip.
As soon as she got aboard the ship l
had her unpack the basket, one-half of
which she used for a wardrobe, and out
of the other half she made snug little
bed with the aid of the pillow and bed
ding she had brought along.
After having the guard-board put up
along the transom she procured two
extra pillows and with these she firmly
wedged the improvised crib between the
side of the ship and the guard-board. In
this way baby had her own safe little bed
which no ordinary amount of rolling
could dislodge and out of which she
could not possibly fall.
The trip proved comfortable one for
both mother and child, and my friend
lays it largely to the happy thought Of
the crib wardrobe valise.-Bazar.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
ofSorway, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Alvin G. Scribner, In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice ia hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Sept, A. ID. l9OS the said Alvin q. Scribncr
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the office
OF the Referee, No. s Market Square, South Paris
on the 30th day Of Sept, A. ID. 1903, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint q
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come be
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Sept II. 1908.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29

Ely's Cream Balm has been tried and
not fonnd wanting in thousands OF
homes all over the country. 1t has won
Q place in the family n edioine closet
among the reliable household remedies,
where it is kept at hand for use in treat
ing cold in the head just as some mem.
Der of the household begins the pre-
liminary sneezing or snuffing. 1t gives
immediate relief and q day or two's
treatment will put stop to cold which
might, II not checked, become chronic
and run into bad case OF catarrh.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-09-29

A new manner of fortune-telling for
the Halloween party was tried on such
an occasion last year. 1t was new only
in the sense of being novel to all those
present, for it has the sanction of long
usage In some parts of England. A
shallow box or pan has placed In 1t set
of letters of the alphabet, such as is used
In play ing the game of Letters. A num-
Der of blanks are put in the box also.
The would-be seeker for knowledge of
the future is blindfolded and puts his or
her hand into the box, Withdrawing only
one slip at time. The drawing should
be repeated until three slips have been
taken out. The letters are supposed to
show the initials of ones future partner
in life. II only blanks are drawn, then
the seeker is doomed to single blessed
ness. One letter and two blanks are held
to signify an engagement, but not q
marriage.