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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Aiah Water In RlNers.

The rains along the Des Moines
river were much more severe than
those along the water shed, of the
Skunk river The skunk, came up
about two feet and has remained at
that stage, while the Des Moines In
Mahaska county has raised between
six and eight feet and in some places
Is out over the bottoms. The water
raised steadily during the night and
the high stage has not yet been
reached.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Serious DAMAGE Done.

1t Is now estimated on conserva.
tive basis that at least 2,700, acres or
Marion county's best corn were wash.
ed out by the recent floods In the
Des Moines river and the Mhitebreast
and Cedar creek valleys.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
AT THE HOSPITAL.
Or. 6arrnger Sends Treat to En-
pIoyes and Patients. p"

y The employees and patients at the
Oskaloosa Hospital enjoyed ice cream
for dinner on Sunday, through the
kindness of DR.. J. c. Barringer. Many
empty fruit jars and jelly glasses still
remain at the hospital awaiting the
owners. The management would be
pleased to have them called for and
would not object If they were filled
again for use next winter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Fruit Was Cheap.

The canning season is on in earnest
and prices of fruit Saturday after
noon and evening were as low as they
have been in years. Crates of straw
berries were sold for one dollar and
other varieties of fruit were offered
at equally low prices.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
The Rockwell School.

The contract for the new Rockwell
City high school building was let to
George A. Netcott, OF Independence
at $2S,122 on the general contract
while the heating and plumbing con
tract was let to the Fort Dodge Heat
ing and Plumbing company for 1851,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Short of Personal Taxes.

Taxes in Oskaloosa are too high,
said an Oskalosa business man in dis
cussing local affairs. The trouble
comes from the fact that there is little
or no personal property the assessor
may get at and real estate must stand
the burden. Then, too, what is done
with the taxes?"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Goinq to California?

Professor Nutting, of the depart
ment of zoology, University of Iowa,
has been engaged by the United
States bureau of fisheries to do spe.
cial research work at the La Jola
laboratory station on the coast OF
California, near San Diego.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
At The Hospltal.

Mrs, S. #. Kinsman and Ethel l..
Kipsman left flowers at the oskaioosa
hospital yesterday for general distri-
button.
Mrs. c. w. Jordan kindly gave
bundle OF old linen.
Remember the hospital when can,
ming fruit.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
COST OF JUNkIN TRIAL.
Conviction Of Negro Comes High For
Wapello County.

Ottumwa, Ia, June 27,-The trial
of Miss Clara Rosen, the Ottumwa
choir singer, cost the county of Wa,
pello $2,829.50. the figures are as
follows:
Claims filed by Appanoose
county aggregate. 81, 2S9. 25
Preliminary trial expenses,
etc ..... ..... E. 365.25
Expenses incurred at kIbia,
Des MOines,. Sigourney,
Burlington and FIT. Madison 1880
Total .... ........ ~, 2S9.5O
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
A Good Qpeninu.

Enough paper bags, boxes and en-
velopes are used in the city every day
to furnish work and profit for large
manufacturing establishment. Such
an institution need not depend upon
local trade for existance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
A BIG INSTRUMENT.
Articles of Incorporation of Town Of
University Park Filed.

The biggest instrument filed with
the county recorder of MahasKa coun-
ty for good many years has just been
copied onto the records by the deputy
recorder, Miss Mary Roberts. 1t Is
the articles of incorporation of the
town of University Park, and com
prises Is pages of typewriter matter.
The filing fee was was over $l3.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
1o'Inforee Hunters Law.

The Iowa Fish and Game Protective
association, with headquarters in Du-
buque, is preparing to assist in the
enforcement of the new hunters IL
cense law.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
SCHOOL HOUSE BIDS
Figures Submitted By Contractors
. For New Structure.

Charles Phelps, who attended the
meeting OF the oskaloosa District
ISchool directors when bids were OPP
ened and contracts let for the new
Second ward building, has furnished
the Herald the following figures. The
low man in each case got the contract,
although some omissions and altera-
tions may yet be made 10 change
these figures and bring the entire job
down to $4,000, the amount voted by
the people at the recent election. The
Figures are:.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Items of Interest Cleaned From Pull.
pit and Sactuary.

The members OF the Oskaloosa min
istrial association at their regular
meeting last week passed the follow
ing resolutions: .
I'VE the Ministerial Association OF
Oskaloosa, learning that the Rev. 4.
V. Dugan is about to leave our COM
munity to enter field of larger use
fulness, therefore be 1t
Resolved: first, that we express
our appreciation of the good will and
cordial fellowship which has marked
all our relations as members of this
association:
Second, also that the Ministerial
Association and the community loses
in Rev. +. v. Dugan a thorough
Christian gentleman, an. a hearty
supporter OF every righteous cause,
and an outspoken opponent of all un'
righteousness; a.< .-
Third, and while expressing our
deep regret at the breaking of the ties
that have bound US so closely together
as fellow workers in the Lord, and
our personal sorrow at his going, we
feel that the community to which he
goes should be congratulated on re-
ceiying man of such broad culture
extended experience and attractive
personality n .,.. .r.,t,
Respectfully submitted for the AS
ISOLATION i.
..-,-l J. B. Adkins and ~e.e iSs
- .... Alexander NcE'erran, Com.
Christian Church. EN
The Bible school attendance was
visibly short, only 304, and the offer,
ing $S.74. That number of young
people, however, is not scarce
audience for the lover of Bible school
work. The business mems class
taught by the pastor, is maintaining a
high standard OF attention and at
tendance. Twenty were in attendance
Sunday. Rev. Zendt entertained the
school by some very amusing and
instructive illustrations covering the
lessons on temperance. Mrs. II. W.
Hurt rendered a beautiful solo at the
Opening OF the church service. Rev
j. Mad. Williams, of Des MONIES, was
the speaker of the morning. The gen
Itleman is not stranger in Oskaloosa
Some thirty years ago he was one oil
the editors of the Evangelist and re
sided here. He is now in the ripe
maturity of his life and is the &C
credited lecturer of Drake University
of whose faculty he has been mem
Der for a number of years. His ad
dress was a broad view of the educa
tional field and was spiced with the
richest humor. He reviewed briefly
the work done by the University il
Its history of twenty-seyen years. j
mas ten buildings and an average an
Inual enrolment of $4,000 students
IGts achievements have never been ex
celled in Iowa counting the years o.
Its life, but it's real work is just be
| ginning. Its endowment fund is grow
ling rapidly. 1t is now the greatest
school in the Christian Brotherhood
and it is the plan OF the Board o.
Trustees to make its facilities for 6
ripe education unexcelled in the north
west The address was broader thar
lany one school, bounded only by the
universe of God. Mr.. Williams Is
loved by all the Iowa churches ant
his hopeful and instructive message
is received with gladness by a large
audience. The evening sermon was
one of series by the one on Incl
dents in the Life OF Christ"
HHH
Baptist Church.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01
Baptist Church.

Rev. j. A. Lapham, of Central Col
,lege, Pella, closed his work as temper
airy pastor Sunday and left this morn
ing for his home. Sunday morning
the attendance was the largest 1t has
been foy six months or more and many
.of the old members of the church who
have been prohibited by i'll health ant
infirmities from attending the house
of God were provided with a carriage
and permitted to hear Rev. Lapham
before he concluded his ministry
here. He preached an excellent ser
mon, building his theme upon the
ANSWERS to the five important ques
tions: What about God? What
ship of God to man? What about
mans relationship to his fellow men
What next? In the evening he preach
ed from the text, Casting all your
care upon Him; for he careth for
you" He emphasized the power and
need of prayer and declared that God
in His infinite power was able and
does care for us, and hears our pray
ers. The two sermons were ringing
with his characteristic hopefulness
and kindly spirit which furnished an
for the church and con
gregation. f.. " rt.em
Sunday evening the semi-annual
election of officers was held by the
Baptist Young Peoples Union, the re,
firing president, Elmer Barrows, pre-
siding during the business meeting,
The officers chosen for the ensuing
six months are as follows: g
President-Mamie Moore.
Vice-President-Cha Young.
Secretary-Ernestine Conrey.
Treasurer-Lena Manley.
Organist-Bertha Walker.
The usual standing committees
were appointed and announcement
was made of the leaders for the re-
naming half OF the year g..
Rev. w. C. Rutherford, the pastor
elect of the church. is expected to ar
rive here from Orion, H., Wednesday
or Thursday OF this week and he will
have charge OF the regular services
of the church next Sunday. July 4. II
being the first Sunday of the month,
the ordinance OF the Lords Supper
viii also be observed. u
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01

Mr.. e. w. Gregson, upon recommen-
dation of Mr.. Kendall, has been APP
pointed postmaster at Ewart, Powe-
shiek county, vice Mr.. b. N. WATSON.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-07-01

A patent has been granted to Mr..
j. e. La Dow, of Kellogg. for a wrench
which, within limits, will fit any size
pipe or other material, gripping the
pipe so firmly that same will not slip
in being turned by means of the
wrench.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
MONDAY, NOV. sTH, 7DAY OF TERM
JURY NO I.


@. S. Long, w. H. Berryhill
w. III. McLain, T. J. Ratliff.
Ed Chapman, o. E. Martin.
Joe Wynn, J. H.. Nicely.
j. E. Johnson, F. W. Little.
Will Ainsworth, C. w. Pope
JURY NO 2.
Tom Ainsworth, H. A. Patrick.
w. c. Johnson, J. w. Plowman.,
J. N. Slaughter, Tom Brinson.
w. H. Boyd, J. D. Barksdale.
]. r. E. Kersh, D. NJ. Robbins.
]. T. Gray, w. S. Rhodes.
w. H. Landers VS.. Edda Mer. Co-set-
tled---at defendants cost
Jackson Vinegar Co. VS.. w. T. Sandi-
fer-dismissed at defendants costs.
Sam Johnson VS.. A. and V. railroad
continued.
James Lewis VS.. A. and V. railroad
continued.
State VS.. J. B. Walters-charge with
murder--jury and verdict of not guilty.
w. w. Robson, A. B. Stubblefield, w.
A. Mcdonald and J. w. Simmons were
sworn in as special bailiffs.
S. D. Russell VS.. J. B. Massengale and
o. S. Johnson-continued
w. w. Womack VS. w. M. Renno-
continued.
Mrs. ]. P. Maxey VS.. S. r. Myers
plaintiff allowed sixty days for giving
security for costs.
B. E. Sutterfield VS. w. H. Puckett-
continued.
State VS.. Ras continued.
Cedar Rapids National Bank vs. Berry
and Murray-dismissed and plaintiff taxed
with costs.
Cedar Rapids National Bank VS.. w. ].
Butler-dismissed and plaintiff pays costs
A. and V. railroad VS.. w. D. -Heslep-
continued.
Richard Wilson VS.. G. and S. I. rail-
road-continued.
Mrs Nellie Williams VS.. Onion Tele-
praph Co.-dismissed at defendants cost.
Dan Butler VS. @. and S. I. railroad
jury and~verdict for plaintiff $500 and
costs.
Interior Lumber Co. VS.. Harvey Howard
continued
Mrs. Virginia Bell VS.. G. and S. |.
railroad-jury and verdict for plaintiff
| $500 and costs.
Ernest Powell VS.. w. U. Tele. Co.
continued.
1T. French VS.. G. and S. I. railroad
continued.
Laura Lee Rodgers VS.. Jack Richie
continued.
w. H. Landes vs. Worley Bros.-con-
tinued.
Green and Sons VS.. c. c. McKaa-
continued.
State Bank and Trust Co. VS.. George
w. Holmes-continued
Anthony Wells VS.. G. and S. /. rail-
road-continued.
]. F. Baugh was allowed statuatory re-
ward of $4,000 for arresting Griff
Weathersby.
State VS.. Phil Rankin-plea of guilty
on all old charge of retailing and was
sentenced to serve one week in jail
commencing Monday morning, November
9Th next
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
NOTICE.

Tax payers of the corporation of the
town of Brandon are hereby notified that
the tax book for municipal taxes is at
the Brandon Bank and all are requested
to call there and settle up. The town
needs the money and would appreciate
early settlements. T. r. COTTRELL.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.

State VS.. w. G. Worley, continued
State VS.. Charlie Garner, continued.
State VS.. Carrie Lewis, appeal with
drawn.
Town of Pelahatchie VS.. S. S. Myers,
dismissed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
GRAND JURY REPORT.

State of Mississippi, Rankin county, Cir
cult court, November term, 1909.
To the honorable ]. r. Byrd, Judge;
We the grand jury of the aforesaid term
of court ask to submit our last and final
report.
We have examined r22 witnesses and
have found IS true bills. Also have ex-
amined the Jail, poor house and county
farm and find the same in good condition,
save dilapidated buildings on sthe farm.
The county officers books are we'll kept
and all money accounted for SO far as
our investigation disclosed. We wish to
thank the court and officers for their
kindness shown us this term of court.
Now having completed our work we
beg to be discharged.
l.. r. ROBINSON, Foreman.
G. A. HARRISON, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
10TH And List DAY.

State VS.. Abe Armstrong-continued
State VS.. Abe Armstrong, carrying pis-
tol-plea of guilty, fined $4,000 and
costs.
Usual allowances were made and court
adjourned until next regular term.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-11-11
sTH Day.

E. H. Smith VS.. Phil Didlake-dis-
missed for want of jurisdiction in trial
court and plaintiff pay costs.
State vs.. Griff Weathersby-jury and
verdict of manslaug ughter- sentenced to 20
years in penitentiary.
]. w. Cothrell vs.. Lockwood Lumber Co.
continued.
Eugie Craig vs.. A. and v. railroad
construed. -
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

1T King Spain had better slow he
will be Obliged Join Order of Depoed Rulers
conditions that calculated to make h sleep
on howery stroll thornless Rue q
the people have rights
the aristocracy or pu
tocacy be popular they must be Just
who does not know how
obey observed oy king rcf
and poor alike.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31
Special Round Trip Homsssekers Rates to
New Mexico and Texas

On the first and third Tuesday of
each month during the year Colorado &
Southern Railway will sell round trip
Homeseekers' tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
one fare plus 50 for the round trip.
Final limit twenty-five days, allowing
liberal stop-over privileges. For de-
tailed Information. rates, etc. call on
the Colorado & Southern Agt., or
address, T. E Fisher. G. P. A. Denver,
Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

THE OF houses OF National Legislature
attending business during
coo,e, Of months there
no ulry mosquito swarming ted and IN
found on the POTOMAC has
that he National Capital.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

washout Beaver Brook on wednesday
1t would
like the railroad to make this point Sc
cure from and surely would be favor TO
appointments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

Gazette entered the
ty ninth newspaper For the twenty
eight faithfully stood for this community and
In sunshine and prosperity and
bright aud cheering for
Idaho Springs and
ward believes growing community
fifty weeks
This
wishes the that
dent efforts congratuas editor Noxon aud his
sociates past
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31
Notice to stockholder.

Idaho Springs, Colorado, July l. 1909
You are hereby notified that the an
nual meeting of The General Consoli-
dated Mines Company will be held on
the first Tuesday in August, A. D.
1903 for the purpose of electing a
board of Directors for the ensuing
year and to transact any other busi-
ness that may properly come before
the meeting.
(Signed)
JOHN T. MALLALIEU
J. ENos WAIT, Secretary.
President
Try US for ranch eggs, vegetables
poultry and meat. THERo & Co
R. H. Pearce & Co., licensed en-
balmers and funeral directors. Mrs.
Ellen Terrill, lady assistant.
Phones
Parlors-Idaho l4s A
Residence-Idaho 143 B
1913 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, Colo.
R. H. Psarce & Co, picture framing
Of all kinds. Upholstering and repair
ing furniture, furniture packed for
shipment Phone, Idaho 14S A. 1918
Miner St.
For RENT-Ten room modern brick
residence. Hanchett Investment Co.
iA31 iner street
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

AMONG probable President Taft when he
Central railroad the
is finished that but Il
McCeland 1t would be perfectly in order fol
this with those Denver who
of will be
would further be have
good will for section. shor
either the enable th
President
Virginia Canyon the early seventies hi
had visit from who has occupied the
President Taft should be made
and j would be a en- strike.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

For RENT-Ten room modern brick
residence. Hanchett Investment Co.
1431Miner street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

Springs Fall River Valley railroad should be
would the thousands of
lists would trip ST. Mary's Lake,
the James Peak Nor would be the
the would be that
would literally whether
moonlight While the travel
this would be added the thousands of
ore that shipped what will be greatest
few enterpsing citizens could form
promotion prelmnaries
long the financial advantage of
later there will be electric
running gulch that rdae from this
metropolitan business for such roads
be
the activity and push of local
people Time spent the preliminary will
the growth and increased business affairs Of
the city Enterprise charity, should begin home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

Discussion stockings catchy subject for the mem
congress- Judging from the length of time that has been
taken squabbling the tax thereon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

Chas. F. Devlan's wood yard 1897
Water st. Leave orders economy Store.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31
For Sale
For Sale
The Economy store,
stock and fixtures. A
splendid established bust.
ness. Good reason for
selling. Inquire at the
store.

Dentistry.
DR.. W. T. Cain over Merchants and
Miners National bank.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-07-31

You should see Deis' leather novel
ties and souvenirs.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-11

Miss Marian Howe, formerly of this
city, has made final proof on her claim
near Hettineer.
Jack Field of Sentinel Butte is en-
ployed in the GARAGE of the Northwest
ern Motor Co.
c. L. Morris of New England was in
the city on business the first of the
week.
Ruth Butler was operated on at her
home Monday for the removal Of tonsils
and adenoids. She is getting along we'll
and will make a rapid recovery.
John Hartinger has sold the buildings
on his ranch to Libby butte parties and
will reside in the city permanently as
soon as he has his affairs settled.
County Superintendent Melby of Dunn
county was in the city Saturday to
meet Miss Carrie Whitmore of Monte
vido. Mimi, the new teacher for Emerson.
J. E. Cobb. a former Dickinson resi-
dent. who has been spending the sum-
mer at Bowman looking after his sheep
interests there, has gone to his home in
Montclair. Colo.
Adolph Jauss has the contract for
building a large barn for A. Schewald
south of Gladstone. He left the first of
the week and expects to be absent two
weeks.
MI. and Mrs. Geo. T. Wilson of Mason
City, Iowa. stopped off in the city on
their way home from the Seattle fair
and visited their son. F. D. Wilson,
this week.
Mrs. C. E. Allen and children, who
have been visiting her sister. Mrs Henry
Cooke, of Gladstone and her parents,
Cap. and Mrs. j. G. Saunders, in
this city, returned to their home at
Livingston, Mont, Mon day.
Good positions are always awaiting
competent boook-keepers and %stenograph-
ers. Mankato Commercial College, Man.
kato. MIMI, will send you 10 a good
position as soon a you are ready. Here
is your chance. Don't throw it aside.
1p
Dunn Co. News: Robert D. Lyle dis
posed of his property in Manning last
week to E. X. Jenkins and moved his
family and household goods to Dickin-
son Monday. MI. Lyle has been engaged
in the land business in Manning for
about eighteen months, his building
being the first erected on the townsite.
He has not vet decided upon a location
but will look around before again engag-
ing in business. The property will be
occupied by the News in the neal future.
Joseph Crosthwa!te, travelling engi-
neer for the Northern Pacific on the
list and End division. between Mandan
and Glendive, left Saturday for Denver
for the National Travelling Engineers
convention. From Denver MI. Crosth-
waite will 60 to Salt Lake City, Los
Angeles. San Francisco and Portland,
returning home via the Northern Pacific
and taking in the fair at Seattle on his
homeward way.
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-11
LOCAL NEWS
Farm loans. quick action. HI Nichols.

Farm loans. quick action. H.K. Nichols:
8-14-tf
Springfield Rifles at 1915, soules 4
Butler. 2-6-tt
Wanted-Competent girl for house.
work. Mrs. Will Carroll. 9-11-2t
Save money in fuel by using the
Waterbury heating and ventilating
system. D. E. Shipley, agent, Dickin:
son. 6-5tf
FOR SALE:-One National coffee
mill as good as new for q actual cost.
Call on or write J. CT. PARKER & Co.,
Dickinson, N. D. 5-15-tf
Hiawatha coffee is not merely good but
the most delicious, purest and health
full coffee. In 20 to 40 cent pound pack
ages at A. T. Crowl & Co.'S s 5tf
The Waterbury Heating & Ventilating
system a be investigated at the Dick
inson Business College where a plant
was recently installed. D. E. Shipley,
general agent. 6-16-tf
We loan money on Homesteads, Farm
Lands, Wild Lands, and Ranches, any
size tract. Write or call Everett Real
Estate & Loan Co., Dickinson. 7-Iotf
You can install the Waterbury Heat
ing & Ventilating System in your home
nov and pay for the same next fall after
you have tested it and found it satisfac-
tory. See D. E. SIMPLIFY, the general, at
once and save money. 6-26 If
The Dickinson press., 1909-09-11

SNAPl SNAPl
New 8-room house on Second Ave,W.,
corner lot, 5ox144 feet, opposite new
library. Six largest shade trees in city,
fine we'll. Call at residence or N. p.
freight office. w. ]. Buchner. 5.12-tf