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The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
ICE CLOGS NIAGARA FALLS
FURY or THE GREAT WHIRLPOOL
is LOST.
American Side Only a Tiny RivuIet
and Flow Over Horseshoe
Is Diminished.

Niagara Falls, N. ", Feb. 15.-Only
q tiny rivulet, not deep nor swift
enough to carry pulp log over the
brink, Is flowing over the American
side of Niagara Falls. A strong north
east wind which has blown since Fri
day has held back the water and al
lowed the ice to gain a foothoid.
Two employees of the American res
ervation walked from Prospect point
nearly to Bath island yesterday morn
ing. They desisted from completing
the trip merely because they did not
care to get their feet wet, a stream at
one point being few inches above
the tops of their boots.
A great wall of ice runs from the
head of Goat island to the American
mainland through which only tiny
streams are able to trickle. This wall
has even encroached on the Canadian
channel, extending out some 200 feet
beyond the Third Sister island and
greatly diminishing the flow over the
Horseshoe. Only the very apex of the
Canadian falls is left and that is
robbed of half its flow. The gorge be,
low is choked and the rapids have lost
their fury, while the whirlpool is
barely in motion.
This is only the third time that this
combination of wind and ice has thus
affected the falls since the white mar
came here. The other occasions were
on March 20, 1S4S, and March %
1908.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
CAPT. COMSTOCK DEAD
0skaloosa Man Killed by Accident
In California.

A telegram received this morning
by Mrs. Maria Comstock states that
Captain A. J. Comstock was killed by
a train at Moorpark, Ventura County
California. No date and no particulars
are stated and the family must await
detailed information by letter.
Captain Comstock was well known
farmer residing northeast of the city
and near the Glendale Mills. He was
the first person to conceive the idea
of local pleasure park at the river
and a number of years ago he estab'
lished Riverside" or "Comstock Park
which was a popular resort through a
number of seasons. He was veteran
of two wars being the only man who
went from Mahaska County to the
Mexican war in 184S. He was serious.
ly i'll during his time in this campaign
and came near death, but he returned
and when the a. nirty-third Iowa In
fantry" was organized for the civil wal
he was a valuable man in making vi
IHG TeSllllSLll. 5I16 OI5dlllHCu SOAi
pany c Of the S3rd Regiment and re
manned in constant service until 1864
He was Seriously wounded at the bat
tie of Jenkins Ferry and was takeI
prisoner. When. he. came cut OF thu
hospital he resigned and returned t
his home near Oskaloosa, wnere HI
lived until few years ago. He was
an enthusiastic member of the g. A. X
and had missed only one of the regi
mental reunions of the 33rd Iowa. lie
was a remarkable man in many ways
He had achieved success in business
and several fortunes had been made
by him during his life. r.
1t is understood that the body will
be brought to Oskaloosa for funeral
and Interemnt. Telegraphic instruc
ton to that effect was sent this morn
ing. Other announcements will be
made in due season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
PUBL IC SALES
sSsSgSS SsSSSSxS1S'SS88N6
Il. ]. sarNls

will sell at public auction at his place
adjoining Rose Hill on Monday Feb.
%. al 10 O'Clock a. m, II milk COWS,
2with calves at side, others to be fresh
soon; 10 yearling calves, 6 steers and
h heifers; 2 Duroc brood sows, safe in
pig; hay in barn and stack, 500 bush
els corn in crib, 10 bushels of Dota-
toes: cider mill, household and kitoh-
en- furniture, etc. Free lunch al noon.
Easy terms. /. NJ. Reed, auctioneer.
j. r. Busby, clerk s
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

More than dozen people fell on the
slippery walks Saturday and sustain.
ed injuries which will require treat,
ment for several days NO one has
reported any serious injuries sus-
tanned from falls, but several Of those
who were severely bruised called upon
physicians for treatment. It is to be
wondered at that there We're no more
disastrous results, as the ice was as
bad as has been seen in the city for
several years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
DEATH RATE LOWER.
State Statistics Make Good showing
For Mahaaka County.

According to the report of the state
department of vital statistics, which
has just been received by Clerk oil
Courts l.. e. Corlett, there were 3l5
deaths in the county during the fiscal
year, ending June 80, 1908, compared
with 1854 for the year ending June so
1907, as shown by the report of the
same department for the year previous
These figures might give room for an
interesting theory regarding the de
crease in the death rate in Mahaska
county, but on the face of it the re
port is very incomplete. The Herald
has published more than that number
of deaths in the year and 1t undoubted
ly has missed some.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
Public sale.

Clara f. Roger will sell az public
auction at her residence, ~ miles
southeast OF Cedar 4 miles southwest
.of Fremont, and miles north Of
Kirkyilie. on Tuesday, Feb. %, 1909.
at 1000 a. m, the following Eight
head of horses. 8 Jersey milk COWS
to be fresh this spring, about 10 head
OF early fall shoats, about tons Of
timothy nay in NOV, about IL tons OF
timothy hay in stack, farm machin-
cry. and other articles. Lunch served
BY Ladies' Aid Society. Usual terms.
Joe Chandler, Auctioneer. VIM. Abesg.
Clerk. wi
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
Fine Load of Horses.

A Creston horse buyer has sold a
car load OF fine draft horses to the
Burns company Of Bridgeport, Conn
There were twenty animals in the
load and the price received for them
was $1,000. The weight averaged from
1900 to 1890 pounds.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
From Comic to Beauty.

The valentine trade which has just
closed showed that there is falling
off in the demand for cheap comic
valentines, but an Increased demand
for the pretty and more artistic crea-
tions. The custom OF sending an in
sulting or offensive sentiment under
cover OF the comic missiyes is slowly
wearing out.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
To Be improved.

Walter W. White is planning on
making extensive improvements in
his building at the corner OF Third
avenue and Seventh street, formerly
occupied by the Richie Corrugated
Metal Calvert factory.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

for the evenings program and Jake
Seibert won first prize. An old-fash-
Toned spelling school was held and the
first honors went to Mrs. ] G. Pat.
terson She proved inyincible. Light
refreshments we're served and hap.
by evening was experienced by all
present.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
aive Paddlars tha CODY.

Your home grocers keep the high
est grades Of extracts and your drug
gist the best quality OF perfume.
Have nothing to do with the cheap
peddIer who claims to give something
better for less money.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

DAVID. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Da-
yid II. David, at Beacon, Friday night,
FEB. IL, 1909, a fine ten-pound girl
baby. Mother and daughter doing
well.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

Mrs. Mary J. Watt and Mrs. Virginia
Al. Wheelock. both Of Topeka. John
H. Shoemake was brother of NJ. L.
Shoemake and Mrs. Mary Moreland OF
this city. He was an early contractor
and builder. He put up the Frankel
property on South Market street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

WRIGHT Born, to DR.. and Mrs.
w. N. Wright, of Rose HILL at Mercy
Hospital, Davenport, Ia, Friday, Feb.
IL, 1909, boy. Mother and son doing
nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

SHOGMAKE.-- Died, or congestion
of the lungs, at her homc>a Topeka,
Kansas, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Shoemake,
aged SO years, s months and 10 days.
The body arrived in Oskaloosa Mon.
day morning, February 10, at 7:45
O'Clock, over the Rock Island, and was
taken to McCurdy's undertaking
rooms until time for the funeral Ser
vice was conducted at the grave at the
Old cemetery on North Market street
at three o'clock p. m, and interment
made by the side of the husband, who
died in Oskaloosa. october 10, 1859.
Mrs. Shoemake has been away from
Oskaloosa for period of forty years,
| The deceased leaves two daughters
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

BERGEN. - Harry Dale, the LITTLE
son of Mr.. and Mrs. casper Bergen
died of pneumonia after few days
duration. He was born Oct Is, 1908
and died Feb. 9. 1909. the funeral be
ing. held Thursday at the Christian
church in Fremont and interment il
Cedar township cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
BIRTHS, DRArHs, MARRrAGRs

BROWN. Born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Brown, of Fremont, on Friday,
Feb. 5, 1909 son.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
CLUBS And SOCIETY
Enjoyable Occasions In The City's
Homes And Halls.

The home of Prof. and slrs. W. Il.
Berry on K avenue East, was The
scene of happy occasion on Satur-
day afternoon when Mrs. Berry
and Prof. Rosa E. Lewis were hos
tesses to the aides OF the Penn Col
lege faculty in honor of Miss Helen
.Tostenson, whose engagement to
Prof. Howard Samuel Fawcett, of the
State University of Florida was an
nounced. This announcement came
as complete surprise to Miss Tos-
tensions friends, althouh associated
with her daily, no hint of the APP
preaching event had been given them,
until two hearts were discovered in
the folds Of some dust clothes that
were passed for hemming. Upon
these two pink hearts bound together
by a cupid's dart was inscribed,
Helen Tostenson, Howard Fawcett,
September Upon recovering from
their surprise, the guests extended
their good wishes and heartiest con-
gratulations to the bride-elect. Dur
ing the afternoon Miss Tostenson was
the recipient of magnificent bouquet
of carnations bearing the card of the
prospective groom. These Miss Tos-
tenson generously shared with her
friends as favors. After the dust
clothes were finished and presented
as nuolsous for the linen chest, the
liostesses led the way toi the dining
room which was a veritable bower of
beauty. The color scheme was pink
and white and was carried out in both
decorations and Refreshments. Misses
Anna Berry and Helen Rosenberger
assisted the hostesses in serving.
After delicious two,cours, repast
lad been enjoyed, heart-shaped pa,
pers were passed, upon which the
guests were invited to inscribe their
pet theory or law known, by expert
ment which would keep two hearts
beating as one. Some very interesting
and humorous sentiments were ex-
pressed and after being read aloud
and enjoyed were bound, and the
volume presented to Miss Tostenson
for future reference Miss Tostenson
is Penn graduate of the class OF
oil The time intervening has been
spent in one years study in Bryn
Mawr, one years travel abroad and in
teaching. Last fall she returned to
her Alma Mater as English teacher in
Penn Preparatory and Assistant 10
Prof. Rosa Lewis. She has been very
popular and her co-laborers and her
pupils and her leaving will cause gen
uine regret. Prof. Fawcett is known
to but few of Miss Tostenson's
friends at Penn, but that he is a man
of sound Judgment is evidenced in his
choice ola wife. He is now head of
the Biology department in the State
University of Florida at Gainesville,
Florida, and that place will he their
future home. That the engagement
announced SATURDAY. will eliminate
happily in September and that the
marriage be followed by a happy and
prosperous life in the Southland is
the wish of the many local friends
of the bride,elect.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

SHROYER.- William H. Shroyel
died at his home near Taintor, Feb
IL, 1909, at $500 p. m, aged AZ years
and 6 months. Death resulted from
heart. disease after an illness of one
month. Deceased was born in Black
Hawk, county, Iowa, and is survived
by wife. Funeral services Monday al
|11:00 O'Clock a. m. at Salem, with in
terment in Lynnville cemetery. /
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18
20 DISTINGUISH HIMSELF

from hordes of pretended opticians,
Mayne Arnold exhibits letters of high
eneomium from State Governors, U.
s. Senators, Members of Congress,
Superintendent Blind Institutes, and
thousands Of physicians. Eyes excIu.
sively. 32t West High. 15tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

At the close of the services Sunday
morning in the dining rooms of the
Christian church, the church board
with their families and friends gave
farewell reception to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cassidy and their interesting
family. who remove TO Texas next
week, Mr.. Cassidy having been a
member of the board for a number OF
years About seventy persons were
present All sat down to three well
filed tables and after the social meal
Christian fellowship talks were made
by different persons present, recount,
ing the changes in the church and SO,
cial life in the last two or more de-
cades. Fitting responses were made
BY Mr.. and Mrs. Cassidy. They go
to their new home in Elcampo, Texas,
with the benediction of a host OF
friends.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

HAWORTH.--Died oil asthma and
bronchitis, after an extended Illness,
at her home, No. SIG Sixth avenue
west, at GAS o'clock p. m, Saturday,
February IS, 1909, Mrs. Sarah Ha-
worth, aged rs years, months and 2
days. The funeral was held this Mon.
day. afternoon, February 10, at the
Congregational church. Interment in
Forest cemetery. | u
The deceased was the widow eA
James Haworth, who died Dec Is.
1907. Surviving sons are John j.,
William and DanIe' Haworth, and 4
daughter, Mrs. Alice Knight, OF Ca
diz Ohio. She leaves also/oue broth
er, Robert Taylor, with whom she had
her home. +
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

DICKSON,--Died, of paralysis, al
her home, 41o South First street, Tues,
day, Feb 16, 1909, at $3.50 a. NJ, Mrs
James Dickson, aged 70 years and s
days. She is survived by FIVE sons
w. E. Dickson, }. Frank, Harry e.
George e. and Ezra Dickson, and five
daughters, Amney Jane, Sarah E. Nc
Kenzie Elidezera E. Beall, Mary A
Athearn and Della M. Van Nostrand
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18

CLAYWoRTH - OLTVERSON. -
Married, Monday, February Is, 1909,
at four o'clock p. M, at the Methodist
parsonage, 421 North Market street,
Mr.. Wellington Clayworth to Miss
Beulah Oliverson, both of Oskaloosa,
Rev. Eugene Allen officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Oliverson, of SOL A avenue
west. She has resided in 0skaloosa
only few years but has made hosts
of friends during her residence here.
Mr.. Clayworth is Mahaska county
boy, having been born east of oska-
loosa The young couple will make
their nome here.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-02-18


The East End whist club Monday
evening celebrated the formal opening
of the new home OF n. J. Bentley and
family, on c avenue east, between
Eighth and Ninth streets. The new
home is a model of cosiness and COM
fort and has been much admired. Mr..
IF. e. Green assisted Mr.. Bentley in
the entertaining and their affair was
voted the most enjoyable number OF
the season. Dinner was served al
Isix-thirty o'clock. Mrs. McCarty, OF
Des MONIES, who is in the city visiting
her sister, Mrs. Walter Campbell, was
present. The after part OF the even
ing was devoted to contest at whist
The honor bearers were Mrs. McCarty
and James A. Dewitt for first place,
and Mrs. Rosenblatt and w. 7. Phil
lips consolation.
The A B Club of the Congrega'
tional church held its regular annual
business meeting Monday evening at
the home OF Miss Franciene Harring-
ton on South d street A goodly num-
Der OF the members were present and
the plans for the coming years work
were fully discussed. Arrangements
were also made for the holding of a
social session in March. All officers
were reelected for the next year as
follows:
President-Miss Everette Morsman.
Vice.President-M Vera Paul.
Secretary--Miss Bessie Stafford.
Treasurer-Miss Name Rosebrook
q e .
Friends and neighbors to the mum
Der Of about twenty dropped in upon
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Harold at their
South Second street home Monday
evening and proceeded to enjoy a
Valentine party. A contest in drawing
valentines made one Of the diversions
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
BOSTON WORLDS FAIR.


Boston is to have a worlds fair in
1920. the occasion being the three
hundredth anniversary Of the land
ing of the Pilgrim Fathers and the
founding of New England. Concern
ing the proposed undertaking the Bos-
ton Herald says:
New England alone, of all parts
of the Union, has never had it's
Worlds fair; and it is believed that
the national and universal interest
In the historic event which the ex-
position will commemorate win com
mand the enthusiastic approval and
support. of the American people of
all classes.
This early announcement has been
necessary in order that the world
shall know that the United States
reserves the year 1920 for a Worlds
fair; and that Boston and New Eng
land will give the intervening years
to plans and preparations for an ex-
position On scale and magnitude
commensurate with the Importance Of
the event which was the birth OF
the American Nation
The celebration Of the landing OF
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
Official Paper uf Lincoln [ unity

t,r fi'erim Fs,h1s with a Worlds
Exposition. Ae believe, will meet with
tac hearty apoicSal of every Ameri-
cen citizen aiG with the interven-
ing years in which to get ready,
It should Be made ne greatest af-
fair OF The kind e''fi undertaken by
nan.
Nevada not to be outdone by any
other western state, should prepare
10 be represented at Poston with an
exhibition of its products. Boston
is a gopl mining town, and millions
aud millions Of collars have been
brought from there to develop
western mines. Much of this cap
tal has come to Nevada In ten
years from noy Nevada will have
more busy mining camps and more
dividend paying mines than any
other stare. 1t should by all means,
lave & great mineral exhibit at Bos-
ten. Sc let us who live here in Ne
vad:, begin cary to see that the state
s fi'ly represented where the Pill
grim Fathers first set foot on Amer
lean soil. Success to the Boston Ter
|. Centennial Exposition of 1920.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
But are you boosting for Phoebe?
The Secret Of Happiness.

The moment We set about the task
of making every human being we
come in contact with better for know
ing us--more cheerful, more coura-
geous, and with greater faith In the
kindness of God and man--that mo.
ment we begin to attain the third pur-
pose Of life-personal happiness.
Would you possess the magic
secret of the alchemist which trans
forms all things to gold?
It Is unselfishness-or, to use a bet
ter word, selflessness.
He who goes forth bent upon being
always kind, always helpful, in the
little daily events of life, will find all
skies tinted with gold. all his nights
set with stars. and unexpected flow
ers of pleasure springing up in his
pathway.
And all his tears shall turn into
smiles.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
NEvAoA's MINERAL OUTPUT.

The report OF State License and
Bullion Tax Agent James +. Haley,
printed in this issue of the Record,
makes seine interesting reading.
1t is the first time in the history
of this commonwealth where it has
been possible to gain any definite
data relative to production from
the mines yet we believe that the
figures given out by Mr.. Haley fall
away Short CT what the production Of
last year really was.
This much, the official admits, be-
cause OF lax methods displayed in
GONE quarters relative to obtaining
data and the collection Of the state
billion tax Nevertheless, he gives
the production at S14,373 ,545.36;
which, based upoi, population in
the state of 100 900, gives an average
per capita production last Year OF
S140 What state IN the Union Is
doing as well towards increasing the
worlds wealth from the treasure
vaults oi the mountainsy IN proper
ton to it's population?
Utah last year. boastad of min
eral production of about 100000 900;
but in arriving at this result, thestat-
istitiars counted in more than So
TOO 900 belonging to other states and
principally to Nevada. They took
the figures furnished them by
the smelling companies, without TAX
ing into account That's every smelter
in Utah Is fed with ore from New
ada mines.
We have no intention of belittleing
Utah as mining state. On the con-
trary, we believe it to be one Of the
great mining states Of the Nation.
It probably has more dividend pay
ing mines right now than any other
one state. bui we do know that the
report Of rullion returns over there
has been paded every year fer long
time on Mhat rightfully belongs TO
the state Of Nevada.
Be that as IL may, Mr.. Haley's re-
port gives person an insight as to
what is going or in Nevada mining
camps
And the eampaign has only just be-
gun Phoebe furnishes an example OF
this. Capital Is only beginning to find
out what wonderful mining coun-
try this really is and 1t Is but cues
ton OF d short time until the out
eide world will know that this camp
will ranL setoEd to none in the pro-
duction 81 gold. silver and lead. Some
OF the copper camps may QUITO Us
in the production of the red metal FOL
awhile: but last wait until more sys-
tematic and energetic development
is dcne cut in Stampede Gap, JACK
RABBIT and Bristol. When tha'
II done. we doubt very much II
Yerineton and other places Will keen
pace with Phoebe mines in outputtine
copper. No copper camp. anywhere
can show a better record at the smell
ers, In the way of high grade COP
per ore, than Bristol.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of County Commissioners of Lincoln
County, Nevada, will, at their meeting
1909 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, of said day,
receive sealed bids for the supplying of
steel filing cases and roller book shelves
to be installed in the vault to be erect
ed in said county. Information as to
the character and quantity of cases de-
SIRED can be obtained by calling upon
or addressing William II. Orr County
Clerk, Phoebe, Nevada
The Board of Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any and all bids sub
mitted.
BY order of the Board
WILLIAM e. ORR, Clerk.
First pub. May s.
Last pub. June H.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
JcY OF THE MOMENT.
Ard Was Fortified Against Possible
Pain of the Future.

Mr. Philanthfonssf was rcssing a
bakery, whsn he ob ervad a little girl
gazng With longing eyes at some
CASES dis layed in Sc window
The ycnags gris fN'istful gaze was
TOO much f5@ AIe pailaathropist, SO he
te9k in mediate treasures to satisfy
her longing
When size had in short order dis.
Losed Of rich bit Of rastry she calm
" asked for another
Il should like very much to give YOU
another said the kindly man, but
I'm afraid it would make you sick "
Get 1t fer me. anyway" quickly re-
sponded the little girl. Il can git all
the medicine need at the dispensary
for nuthin'."
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
a Look Ahead.

Simon had just paid long Delayed
bill at the grocefs, partly in response
to many urgin2s, and partly because
he happened 10 have the requisite
ready money. The grocer, an old
friend, in spite of his persistence in
dunning, thanked him heartily
Good for you, Simon he said gra-
ciously, you deserve credit for paying
UP this way
Il know it, said Simon, land wish
you'd give it to me sooner another
time. Youths Companion.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15

Lincoln county, as well as Clark,
is interested in the coming celebra-
ton of the Nations birthday To
show that we are still friendly COM
petitors why not get UP Clark coun
ty baseball nine to lambast the ev-
erlasting daylights out of team
from the north? We would sure
treat the Lincoln county team mighty
we'll, even if they should happen to
beat the Clarks. Las Vegas Age.
Lincoln county has some good base
ball players, Brother Squires, and
Clark county will have to go some
to beat 'em. Why not have several
good games between Lincoln and
Clark county mines this summer?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
SENATOR STEWART DIED POOR.

The will of former United States
Senator Stewart was filed in Washing
ton, d. c., last week. The document
discloses that he owned no real es-
tate and that his personal property
did not exceed $1,000 in value. SEN
ator Stewards debts are said to ag-
gregate $4,000