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The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
TRACY FIRE Loss
WILL Be $4,000
Stephens Store and Masonic Hall
Are Destroyed.
BIG START WHEN DISCOVERED
Flames so Far Advanced and Means
Of Fighting Fire Being Lacking
Nothing Could be Done to
Save Property.

Tracy, July l9.-The town or
Tracy was visited by the most serious
fire in its history Saturday evening
when the Stephens store building con.
tanning large stock OF general ner-
chandise in the basement on the first
floor and the Masonic hall on the
second floor were wholly destroyed by
FIRE, entailing a total loss of over
twenty thousand dollars, which is not
half covered by insurance. The loss
is practically total, very little Of the
goods from the store being saved and
nothing of the property from the lodge
quarters could be reached. The town
Is without an organized force of fire
fighters and the efforts put forth by
those who heard the alarm were I'M
availing. ... ...a
The fire originated either on the
ceiling of the Stephens store or on
the floor of the lodge apartments
The flames are thought to have been
started in the ceiling by gas lamp
and to have burned through into the
floor into the lodge rooms. The fire
was discovered at fifteen minutes OF
eleven o'clock. The business for the
day was done and the store had been
! closed. Few people were about and
the fire was first seen by people pass
ing the store in rig. They gave the
alarm but by the time help came the
| fire had a big start and was coming
| through the roof of the big building
and was burning along the ceiling OF
| the store and had caught all OF the
inflamable material on the shelves.
Those who tried to get into the store
were soon driven back by the smoke
and the heat, which soon became UNI
bearable. The fire had cut or any
| entrance into the Masonic rooms and
records, books, property and para
phrenalia of all kinds, together with
robes, pictures and historical matter
| that money cannot replace, were en-
tirely consumed, making an irrepara-
BILE loss. The fire burned itself out
about half past one or two o'clock
Sunday morning and the building and
contents together with large ice
house that supplied Tracy customers,
with ice, and a number of smaller out
buildings, sheds and stables were en-
| tirely consumed.
The Stephens store was the largest
mercantile place in Tracy and carried
an extensive stock, having a good
trade from the country side in the
east portion of Marion county. The
stock would invoice twelve to fifteen
thousand dollars, the loss of the stock
together with the building and the
property of the Masonic orders, the
outbuildings and contained property
that will bring the loss in excess OF
twenty thousand dollars. The extent
of the insurance is not definitely
known at this time. The insurance on
the stock of goods of Stephens store
is about eight thousand dollars. The
extent of the insurance on the build
ing and that held by the Masons can
not be determined at this time.
The fire was distinctly seen from
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
Not Enouoh Money,

Because the last legislature appro.
priated only $4,000 for finishing the
state historical building. imitation
bronze must be used for the grand
stairways and the plan OF mural deco.
Iraticns must be abandoned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
John Brown Ieqion.

Rev. ID. e. Butler, pastor OF the AT,
rican Methodist church of Mt. Pleas.
ant. has organized what he calls the
John Brown Legion, the purpose be-
ing to improve conditions in the coll
ored race. ....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

Hereafter patrons OF the rural free
delivery In the Des Moines district,
composed OF several counties In the
southern part of Iowa, can get their
mail on Sundays and legal holidays.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
Damp Weeds.

Complaint is heard about the weeds
growing over the cement walks and
in some places growing in between
the walks where the cement Is
cracked. 1t is necessary for a person
to take foot bath in passing through.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
New Shoe Factory.

The United iowa Shoe Company,
with a capital stock of $4,000, has
filed articles Of incorporation with
the secretary OF state to manufacture
shoes at Waterloo, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

Alton Catholics Wednesday dedi.
Gated their new $4,000 church and
celebrated the silver jubilee OF Rev.
#. J. Brun, the pastor,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

Oskaloosa has been in need of many
things. but one OF the most needed of
these necessities Is an interurban
line to Cedar Rapids or Des Moines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
PAID FINE FOR BEER
Driver of Wagon Puts UP One Hun
bred Dollars and Costs.

Joe Davis appeared before Squire
C. Woodruff Monday afternoon and
pleaded guilty to the charge of unlaw-
fully hauling intoxicating liquors, and
was fined one hundred dollars and
costs, which he paid. The costs in
the case amounted to thirty-one dol
lars and forty cents. Davis was ar
rested Friday evening by Sheriff Ed
Valentine, following complaints made
to him by members of the Mahaska
County Federation, protesting against
the Illegal hauling Of liquor to near
by mining camps. where it is alleged
that it is sold unlawfully. Twelve
kegs of beer were found which were
seized and are now stored at the court
house, and will be confiscated. Davis
arrest was the first following the fl
ing of the complaints with Mr.. Valen-
tine. According to Davis story, the
liquor which was seized was owned by
Davis and was not the property of
any local Wholesale liquor dealer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

Mason City is getting ready for the
organization OF league base ball in
that place next year. 1t will be one
of the cities OF the newly organized
Iowa League.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

The United Lutheran churches, of
Central Iowa are preparing for their
annual saengerfest to be held at Ro-
land In August.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

Joe Corhan, hailing from the tenn
perance town of Grinnell, came to Os-
kaloosa Monday and having been
thirsty for some time, he visited too
many of the local thirst pariors and
got intoxicated. He was picked up by
the police and whe narraigned before
Mayor Bacon this morning he plead
ed guilty and paid fine and costs
amounting to five dollars and eighty
five cents. .,-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22

GATHRIGHT.-We wish to thank
the many friends and neighbors for
kindnesses shown during the illness
and death of our mother Mrs. VIM.
Gathright, and for the lovely flowers.
Mrs. A. L. Jessup.
G. A. and f. h. Gathright.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-07-22
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

THOMPSON - BEST. - Mrs. Nettie
Watkins has received word of the mar
riage of her brother, Perry Thomp,
son, who formerly made his home in
Oskaloosa. to Miss Aayme Best at
Chicago, H.. Saturday, July 10, 1909,
They will make their home in Chica-
go. Oskaloosa friends join in extend
ing congratulations.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
OIL BURNER EXPLODED.
Large Crowd Saw Fire Team Make
Run up North Cedar.

The oil burner in the COOK stove
at the residence of A. r. Elwick on
North Cedar exploded this morning
about II o'clock scattering oil over
the kitchen floor.
Mrs. Elwick did a heroic act by
pulling the oil supply tank from the
kitchen and throwing it into the back
yard. The oil that splashed out OF
the burner caught on fire burning
Mrs. Elwick's hands very badly and
scorching her hair.
The fire team made a quick run
but was received by the same old
story ''the fire is out"
Over 500 people turned out to see
the fire but were only given an ex-
hibition run of the Abilene fire team.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

It is evident that the decision rem
dered by the Supreme court Saturday
in the August Frietag case is going to
mean thousands of dollars to the state
In the collection Of back payments
for care OF persons in the state chari-
table institutions. Four large cases
alone total up to about $4,000. In
addition to this there are several
hundred smaller cases where 1t is
known that persons confined to in
sane hospitals have estate.
The supreme court decided that the
state could collect from the estates
for care of persons Of unsound mind
or any other disability which PLACED
them in a state charitable institu-l
tion. Until the present Board Of Con-
troll took charge of affairs no at
tempt was made to co.iect for the
care Of patients. The present board
inaugurated a new policy. 1t held
that where patients or their relatives
were able the state should receive
money for the actual COST Ia thS
service rendered, Since the~ -sveral
thousand dollars have been collected
each year from "pay" patients
those who had estates and those
whose immediate relatives had
The Board of Control is sending
out circular letters to probate judges
and county clerks all over the state
calling their attention to the inter-
probation placed on the law by the
Supreme court and urging them to
assist In securing for the state what
was due it. There are four big cases
10 which the board will devote some
atteniton-cases where the patients
nave been in state institutions for
Years and have never paid anything
although they own property or have
relatives who are well
Ible to pay the small charges made
" the state. The four cases are as
ollowss
Vm. Albright, Rocks, Co.. .$274S.O0
3enj. Peters, Crawford Co. 1834.74
'ylvester Ripley, Montgomery
County .........,..... .zOS5.30
The board will collect for the
tate this year from regular "pay"
atients in the neighborhood of $685.
90. In addition to this 1t will make
n effort to collect some Of the older
nd larger claims.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

Locals Almost Lost Game Of Balls IN
Ninth--scOFe 4 to 8.

What was expected to be one
sided game by the fans proved to be
a fast and exciting game of baseball
between the Talmage aggregation and
the Abilene TryouIs in which the
Tryouts won by the score of 4 to 8.
The first two innings were fast and
snappy but when the third arrived
Abilene received its batting eye and
run In four scores. The score stood
4 to 0 until the ninth inning when
Talmage punched its hits and Abilene
mixed In few errors allowing the
Blue-jackets to chase in three scores
across the counting pan. Lynn
pitched fair game but weakened to-
wards the last, Malon relieved. Will
son, who hurt his hand on first and
displayed some classy playing as he
does in the field. Arnold on short
was weak in the knees letting q roll
er pass him at the needed moment
ofaan out and was unable to hit the
ball for anything. Bechtold was
there as usual and Thompson in right
gobbied UP a pretty fly. The game
was fast throughout with the excep-
tion of the third inning, Score by
innings:
RHE
Talmage 100000 90 OI3--3 8 2
Abilene .....0 400 0 0x-4 9 3
Batteries: Chapman and Huff;
Lynn and Miller. Umpire Siegler.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
FINE STOCK SHOW.
Fair Association Making Arrange
ments for Big Exhibit.

The Fair Association takes great
pleasure in announcing that they
have secured the consent of the Agri-
cultural College at Manhattan to
make their full exhibition of live
stock during the coming fair. This
exhibit is much sought after by
county fairs and agricultural socie-
ties, and the directors feel they have
made a ten strike in securing this
engagement. Other agricultural and
mechanical exhibitions are under con-
sideration, and the directors believe
they will have greater fair for 1903
than in previous years.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Weston, Ocean-to-o ocean walker,

Said recently: when you feel
down and out, feel there is no use
living, Just take your bad thoughts
with you and walk them off. Before
you have walked a mile things will
look roster. Just try it," Have you
noticed the increase in walking OF
late in every community? Many at
tribute 1t to the comfort which Aliens
Foot-ease, the antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes, gives to the
millions now using it. As Weston
has said, 1T has real merit"
2Sd24t
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
More Book Depositories.

E. T. Fairchild, state superintend-
dent of public instruction, has been
notified that for this years business
all Of the book companies holding
contracts for Kansas school books
would establish book repositories
in all cities Of the first, second and
third class. A law passed in 1908
requires this, but as the contracts
had been let previously 1t did not
apply but the book companies agreed
to do It. Formerly only one depos-
tory was required for each county.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
DIRECTORIES OUT.
Over 1000 Telephones in Abilene
$3.50 in Dickinson County.

About 1000 new telephone direc-
tories for the Brown Telephone Co.
have been printed by the Reflector
and are ready for distribution. The
book contains over 5000 names and
is the best Telephone directory that
has been put out by the company.
There are over 1000 Independent
telephones in Abilene and 1850
miles Of telephone wire. There is
also four miles of lead covered cable.
About 5000 telephones are scat
tered over Dickinson county. 1t takes
about 1900 miles of wire to connect
these phones.
The Brown Telephone Co. has IL
telephone girls at the board during
the day who answer over 1000 calls
daily, The long distance operator
handles about $50 long distance calls
day.
The company has about 40 en-
ployees on its pay roll monthly and
in this way it is able to give the
public excellent service considering
the amount of work to be handled
daily.
The new directory Is ready for dis
tibution and will be given to sub
scribers as fast as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

In sickness, If certain hidden
nerve goes wrong, then the organ
that this nerve controls will also
surely fail. 1t may be a Stomach
nerve, or 1t may have given strength
and support to the Heart or Kidneys.
It was DR.. Shoop that first pointed
to this vital truth. DR.. Shoop's
Restorative was not made to dose the
Stomach nor to temporarily stir1u-
late the Heart or Kidneys That old
fashioned method is all wrong. DR..
Shoou's Restorative goes directly 10
these failing inside nerves. The re-
narkable success of this prescrip-
ton demonstrates the wisdom OF
treating the actual cause Of these
falling organs And it is indeed easy
to prove IA simple i've Or ten days.
test will surely tell. Try 1t once, and
seel Sold by All Dealers
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
The Fire at A. r. Elwick,s.

The cause of the fire at A. r. e.
wick's house on North Cedar yester-
day has not been definitely fixed. A
patent coal oil burner was used in
the cook stove. This must be heated
with kindling before 1t is ready to
burn. After Mrs. Elwick had done
this she turned the oil on and applied
a match. An explosion followed that
filled the room for minute and
continued to burn freely in the ash
pan which Mrs. Elwick succeeded in
dragging out of doors. AS to whether
the pipe leaked or too much oil was
turned on, opinions differ.
Mrs. Elwick who was burned ON
the hands and arms is rapidly re-
covering. 1t was a close call.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
seiIer.Makins.

Miss Lauretta Seller and Hobrin
Makins, son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. Max
ins, of Abilene. were united in mar
riage at the Catholic church at To-
peka yesterday morning by Father
Hayden. Mr.. Makins is an Abilene
boy, having lived here several years
until he went to Topeka a few years
ago. The bride and groom will re-
side in Topeka where the groom has
a position with the McCIerry Lumber
Co. The many Abilene friends Of the
groom extend their best wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Women VINO Are EnYied.

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy of many, who might be like
them. A Weak, sickly woman will
be nervous and irritable. Consti-
patton or Kidney poisons show in
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and
a wretched complexion. For all such
Electric Bitters work wonders. They
regulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify the lod;give strong nerves,
bright eyes,p ure breath, snoth, vel
vety skin, lovely complexion. Many
charming women owe their health
and beauty to them. soc at ]. M.
Gleisner's.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
ANY Iady reader of this paper Will

Any lady reader Of this paper will
receive on request, a clever NO
Drip" Coffee Strainer Coupon privi.
iege from DR.. Shoop, RaciAe, Wis.
II is sllver-plated, very pretty and
positively prevents all dripping OF tea
or coffee. The Doctor sends 1t, with
his new free book on Health Cof-
fee" simply to introduce this clever
substitute for real coffee. DR.. Shoop
Health Coffee is gaining its great
popularity because Of: first, its ex-
quisite taste and flavor; second. Its
absolute healthfulness; third, It's ec-
onomy--1 Y fb Csc; fourth, Its con-
venience No tedious 20 to 80 min
utes boiling. Made in a minute"
says DR.. Shoop. Try 1t at your gro-
GERS for a pleasant surprise. Bel
KNAPP & Roemer.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Editor to Float Down River.

Charles Southwick, the owner Of
the Clay Center Dispatch, has built
him an ark, which is pitched within
and without, and is several cubits
long, and he will sail down the
small rivers until he reaches the big
one, when he will proceed to New
Orleans. He expects to be gone a
year, and actually figures on enjoy
ing the trip. There are many va
rieties Of fun in this world, and
some kinds are funnier than others.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
what Paying Costs.

The cost Of brick paving is not
nearly SO great az presumed by the
majority. Of the people in Abilene.
At Emporia the cost Of the best brick
paving in that city, complete, was
all the way from s1.43 to s1.57 per
square yard. At this price the cost
to each owner of a 25 foot lot is less
than 500.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
wan Put on Home Talent.

Some of the talented actors OF abb
lene will put on a home talent play,
"The Modern WoodInan," June 2S,
at the seeiye. 1t will Be a hummer
as Mr.. Ellis, who used to be a pro-
fessional actor, will direct and man
age the play. The money cleared will
be for the b enefit Of the Woodman
Lodge of Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
RIuht Men Asid Il Omaha.

Denver June 12.-Thomas Lee, alias
Ray, a prisoner in the county jail who
claims he was d member Of the gang
suspected Of the Omaha train robbery,
but deserted prior to that hOldup.
made . confession In which he says
that Woods, Torgenson and Gordon,
tAa men now held in Omaha are thO
rohbeEa
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

1T cured me-" or ut saved the life
of my child" are the expressions you
hear every day about Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. This is true the world over
where this valuable medicine has
been introduced. No other medicine
in use for diarrhoea or bowel COM
plants has received such general ap-
proval. The secret of the success OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoe Remedy is that 1t cures.
Sold by G. e. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

When your trouble with food-di-
gestion seems to be increasing, and
various pains like stomach-ache, head
ache, backache, etc., beset you; when
your bowels and liver seem conttu-
ually out Of order, what you need Is
DR.. Caldwells (laxative) Syrup Pep
sin. 1t is safe, pleasant and far Sill
perior to all pills or cathartic waters.
Sold by all druggists at soc and 81.
Money back II 1t fails.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
The BIG Head

Ii Of two kinds -conceit and the big
head that comes from a sick head
ache. Does your head ever feel like
u gourd and your brain feel loose
ana sore? You can cure 1t in NO
time by acting on your liver with
Ballard's Herbine. Isn't 1t worth
trying for the absolute and ce' ain
relief you'll get? G. 3. North.- ait
& Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Trouble Makers Ousted.

When a sufferer from stomach
troubles takes DR.. Kings New Life
Pills he's mighty glad to see his Dys-
pepsia and Indigestion fly, but mora
he's tickled over his new, Inc appe-
tite, strong nerves, healthy vigor, all
because stomach, liver and kidneys
now work right 25c at J. M. Gleiss-
nnrtn
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
You Never Can Tell.

just exactly the cause Of your rheu-
matism, but you know you have 1t.
Do you know that Ballard's Snow
Liniment will cure it?--relieves the
pain--reduces the swelling and HIM
bers the joints and muscles so that
you will be as active and well as you
ever we're. Price 25c. SOC and 81.
G. q. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
CouItl Not Re BETTER.

No one has ever made salve, olnt-
ment, lotion or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns. Burns.
Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheuin. For Sore Eyes,
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands it's SUI
preme. Infalllble for Piles. Only
2gc at ]. N. QleIgsner's.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Levi Dunn Dead.

INEVK1 JHEuIUUy ? AU17y'T
Levi Dunn, aged 70, died at his
home on West First street early this
morning. The funeral will be held
from the home Sunday at $3.50 p. m.
Rev. c. A, Cole officiating; burial in
Abilene cemetery. Mr.. Dunn was
the father of Mrs. P. B. Ross. His
wife died only a few days ago.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

The most delicate part of a baby
is it's bowels. Every ailment that
It suffers with attacks the bowels al
so endangering In most cases the life
of the infant. McGee's Baby Elixir
cures diarrhoea, dysentary and all
arrangements Of the stomach or the
bowels. G. q. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

Summer coughs and colds are obsti-
nate and difficult to cure. The most
prompt method is to take something
pleasant which will gently move the
bowels; a good laxative cough syrup.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup will sure
ly and promptly cure your cold. Sold
by Palace Drug Store.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

Envious item from the Lawrence
World: Leayenworth is welcome to
the G. W. Parker manufacturing
plant, as far as we are concerned.
Some years ago we had occasion to
call on Mr.. Parker at his factory in
Abilene, and Bellam cannot be a cir
cumstance to the noise. There we're
mechanical pianos. brass bands and
q score Of other so-called musical in
struments. all snorting defiance to
the public. With the penitentIary,
coal mines, drunken soldiers and Par
ker's manufacturing plants all l6cst-
ed in LeaEenWorth. we can para
phrase the famous remark OF Bob
IngerDoll, who said II he owned both
rexas and Hades. he would rent out
Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
IN a Pinch use AIlen,s Foot. Ease.

A powder to shake into your shoes.
1t cures hot, tired, aching, swollen,
sweating feet and makes walking
easy. Takes the sting out OF corns
and bunions. All druggists 25 cents.
Don't accept any substitute.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

Itching, torturing skin eruptions,
disfigure, annoy, urive one wild.
Doan's Ointment brings quick relief
and lasting cures. Fifty cents at
any drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

After q heavy meal, take q couple
OF Doan's Regulets. and give your
stomach. liver and bowels the help
they VIII need. Regplets bring easy,
regular passages Of the bowels.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders 4

Successfully used by Mother Gray
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York. Cure Feverish, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regn-
late the Bowels and Destroy Worms,
Over 10000 testimonials. They never
fail. At all Druggists, 25c. Sample
Free. Address. Allen g, olmstesd,
Leroy, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17

Pain anywhere stopped in 20 min
utes sure with one Of DR.. Shops
Pink pain Tablets The formula is
on the rs cent box. Ask your doc
tor Or druggist about this formula!
stops womanly pains, headache, pains
anywhere. Write DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, Wis, for free trial to prove
value All Dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1909-06-17
ABILEEE's SOCIETIES.

A y. AND A. M.-Benevolent Lodge No,
"A. g, meets 6rut and third Monday eve.
Third and Cedar. n. 81. halot9, W n.
. u. WOrley, seoretaryi visiting brethren
Wacome.
nOYAL ARCH MAsONs-Cyrun Chaptag
fN mo. s., meets IN Masonic hall on the SEQ
ond and fourth Fridays Of each month,
w, Morse, H. p; Joseph 3. Keel, Secretary
TlRfPLE TIE BENEVOLENT AssOoIA.
TION Abilene Council No. q, meets On
seoOnd and fourth Thursday eypaihf1 @
each month. Visitors Welc0me. MA A. L.
Tonng PRESIDENT John Q. Boyer, pearslAH1