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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
TfLEGRAPHIC BRIEFS
Fried Chicken Galore-Elevel

Fried Chicken Galore-Eleven
thousand chickens were burned to
death when fire destroyed the plant of
the United States Packing company
at Hutchinson, Kas., yesterday. The
loss will reach nearly $4,000.
Killed by Thermometer-As 4
result of swallowing mercury in a ther-
mometer which she crushed between
her teeth as her father was taking her
temperature, Cecil, the five-year-
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl p.
Atwa, is dead at Roswell, n. NJ,
Dog with Dead Master-With
his little white poodle curled up in the
blankets by his side, an unknown tour
list was found dead in his wagon in
Fresno yesterday afternoon. The man
came to Fresno and established him
self on vacant lot four days ago.
Railroad President Resigns
Alfred ]. Davidson. president of the
st. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
company, rendered his resignation yes
terday. Carl r. Gray, first vice presi-
dent, was recently elected to Mr.. Da-
Wilson'S place on the board of directors
Holding Secret Sessions-The
Coast Electrical Workers, in conven-
ton at San Jose, are holding secret
sessions and are carefully guarding
the nature of their proceedings from
the public. The wage scale is one of
the most important matters before the
convention.
Gleaves Made an Aide-Com-
mander Albert Gleaves of the st. Louis
was designated as naval aid to Assist
ant Secretary Winthrop yesterday by
the secretary of the navy. In this po-
sition he will succeed Rear Admiral
John Hubbard, who has just been
appointed to command the third squad
ron of the Pacific fleet.
No Snap in Alaska-Census
taking in Alaska is no soft po-
litical snap. 1t means journey by
dog team over 2300 miles of icy noun
tain and morass. Adolph Hackmeier
of San Francisco left yesterday for
Seattle and Seward to take up this
long journey for the government. He
was forced to leave his bride of three
days
Killed While Seeking Safety
A man whose identity the police have
been unable to establish was killed in
a peculiar manner yesterday when ne
attempted to avoid Brooklyn trolley
car. Dashing for the curb, he ran his
head into the halter of a horse which
was tied to a post. The horse jerked
his head into the air and broke the
mans neck.
School for Ministers-A cor
respondence school for ministerial stu
dents is an innovation which is to be
started in connection with the Chicago
Theological seminary by the Congrega-
tional church It's establishment was
decided at the eighteenth triennial
convention of Congregational churches
now being held there. The special aim
will be to reach those preachers al
ready in the field but who need more
training.
On Trial for Counterfeiting--
The trial of Fred A. Foster, charged
with having made counterfeit coins'
was begun yesterday before Judge De
Haven of the United States district
court in San Francisco. Foster was
arrested at Marysville on April % last,
with Thomas Grove and William
Wakefield both of whom were con-
victed and are now serving sentences
for participation in the crime of which
Foster is accused.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

Anybody who would be able TO find an
address in the directory would be able to
and your CLASSIFIED ad.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

DON'T simply allow It to die-that plan OF
yours Find little capital through advertis-
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
Rlu DAMAGE Suit Reaun

Trial of the suit of Christine Neason
and other heirs of Phillipa Squires
against the Pacific Electric company
for $40, 900 damages on account of Mrs.
Squires death, was begun before a
Jury in Judge Hervey's department
Of the superior court yesterday. Mrs.
Souires died as a result of injuries
sustained when she was struck by a
car on Brooklyn avenue near Cum
mings street, September Is, 1908.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
Looking for More strap-Hansers

Church-"At the present rate of in
crease in travel it is estimated that the
railways Of Manhattan and the Bronx
will carry 1,7000O0,000 passengers in
1920"
Gotham-"Railroad people had bet
ter hurry and get in their orders for
straps. ."-Yonkers Statesman
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
General Rochester Dies

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-General
William Beatty Rochester, u. S. A.,
retired, grandson of Nathaniel Roch
ester, the founder of Rochester, N. Y,
died here early today following a
stroke of apoplexy. General Rochester
went to California in 1850, locating at
Sacramento.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12
STATES GHOST OF HUSBAND
LED HER TO BURIED MONEY
Widow Declares She Followed Vision
to Drain Pipe Where Bills
Mere Hidden

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 11.-Mrs. Anna
Vettera says the ghost of her husband
led her to a drain pipe under her Mich
igan avenue home, where she recovered
more than $4,000 in money.
In a written statement made to DR..
A. w. Binckley the woman related how
the vision of her husband appeared be-
fore her daily. Yesterday, when she
recovered the money, Mrs. Vcttera says
the ghost of her husband appeared.
She followed it to the drain pipe, where
it disappeared. she says.
When she Investigated, Mrs. Vettera
says, she discovered two cans, one In
side the other. In the smaller can was
the sum of $4,000 in bills.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

This is a combination of silk floss
and cotton, covered with No. 1
Art ticking. It is one of the very
best mattresses on the market at
$3.50. We price it for today at
$685..
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-12

IT'S rs easy to secure bargain in used
automobile through want advertising. as It
used to be-and still is--to secure horse
ana carriage
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT.

The appointment of Senator
Simmons as member of the
National Waterways Commits
sion will be hailed with delight
by all North Carolinians. This
is one of the most important
assignments that has been
given to a Southern Senator in
some time, and it is indeed
pleasing that a North Carolina
Senator has won this distinc-
ton. The Commission to which
Senator Simmons has been APP
pointed will have charge Of the
waterway projects Of this coun-
try, and will visit waterways
in America and elsewhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
MEMORIAL TO WYATT.

The Daughters of the COnfed-
eracy Of this State, actuated by
the highest motives of patriot
ism, have determined upon a
memorial to commemorate the
bravery and heroism Of Henry
l.. Wyatt, of Edgecombe coun
tv. the first soldier killed in the
war between the States. The
General Assembly has passed
a bill to appropriate $4,000 to
be turned over when the people
of the State have raised a like
amount, to secure an appropri
ate memorial to this private
soldier who fell so soon from
the ranks Of his comrades on
the firing line of battle.
There is not person in North
Carolina who will raise a dis
senting voice to such action Of
the General Assembly, and not
one that will fail to commend
as laudible the efforts of the
Daughters of the Confederacy
in securing this memorial. The
rather will they all come for
ward with their aid, and jOin
them in their worthy endea-
VOrS.
A monument that stands in
commemOration of one Confed-
crate soldier, stands as a me-
mortal to all, and pays high
tribute to the lives of the living
Veterans, and loving honor to
the memory and deeds of the
dead. 1t is, indeed, good, wise
and appropriate that monu-
ments to the Confederate dead
are raised in the sight of the
living. Soldiers who fought
50 long and valiantly in the
cause which they espoused
should receive the love, admir-
alton and high esteem of the
people NOW, which they cannot
enjoy when they have joined
their comrades. 4. State that
raises monuments to it's dead
heroes will never be lacking in
men of heroic virtues. AS much
SO is this true when a State
shows It's living heroes tangible
appreciation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
0dd Fellows Convention.

The quarterly District Convention
for the Third District, /. O. Q. r.,
which comprises the counties Of
Halifax, northampton, Bette, and
Hartford, met at Woodland. n. c.,
February 25th and 26th. All the
lodges. with the exception of two,
were represented, and only one fail
ed 10 send in & report.
After the enrolment Of deIega tes,
the Noble Grand Of Woodland lodge
gave brief address Of welcome,
which was responded to by Mr.. j.
". House. Of this place,
From an examination of reports it
was found that the membership Of
the District, as Q whole, was on the
increase.
TIE evening session was held in
the Baptist church, and its pastor,
Rev c, w Scarborough, delivered
the address Of welcome, which was
responded to by the Grand Secretary,
B. II. WoodetI. Plato Collins, Past
Grand Master, Of Kinston, gave the
main address Of the evening.
The next Convention win be held
in Lewiston on May goth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
.ia!.faX County Teachers Association.

The next meeting of the Halifax
County Teachers Association will be
held here Friday, March 10Th, in the
Graded School building.
This promises to be the largest and
best meeting yet held. There will
he morning, afternoon and night
sessions. Prof Brooks, editor Of
North Carolina Education, viii
peak, County Superintendent A. S.
Harrison viii lead Round-Table
Conference. and there will be inter
e5ting papers by county teachers.
The night session will be devoted to
he Betterment work, the speaker
Tor the occasion will be announced
later. Supt. Wilson announces that
lunch will be served and entertain
tnent provided free for all those who
desire to spend the night. 1t is the
desire Of the officers OF the Associa-
ion that every school in Halifax
county be represented at TINS meet
ing. School committeeman, mem
3ers Of school boards, ministers, rep
EeseltaCives Of the press, and ali
others interested in the progress
f Halifax county, are urged to be
present.
The teachers Of Halifax county
are taking a deep and growing in
terest in all that pertains to their
school work, and the people Of the
county, as well as the members Of
the Woman's Betterment Associa-
tion, should give them hearty coop
Grafton, and assist them in their en-
deavors to promote the schools in
terests and TO carry the schools to a
higher state Of development.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
Corn is King.
Editor The Commonwealth

Editor The Commonwealth
1t will soon be planting time again
and | suggest to our farmer friends
that they plant more corn this year. 1t
means a great deal to have a big
barn full of corn to start with the
first of the year. We all know corn
is high now and has been for quite a
long time, and generally the Yves
tern corn that we get is Of a very
poor quality, and it does seem to me
that this state Of affairs should re-
mind US of the real Importance Of
raising more corn at home.
Good bread is the staff Of life and
corn is the drive wheel and steam
power to do things with. And when
/ say corn of course mean all of the
grain that is used for men and
horses. And what is good for men
and horses is a good thing to have a
plently of at home, and other things
we need will be easv to raise. HOME
RAISED CORN is what we NEED and
a plenty of it. And we can keep our
horses and mules fat for less per
head than $4,000 per month, and
have a lot Of good cows, hogs, chick
ems, etc.
believe our farmers are going tc
profit by past mistakes and raise a
great deal more corn this year. Its
an easy crop to make if given atten
ton. }. D. RAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11

The bill that passed the Senate
to authorize the county boards Of
education to purchase sets of the
History of North Carolina" by
Capt. S. A. Ashe, for the rural
schools, was killed in the House by a
vote of 80 to Sc.
The House passed the Senate bill
assuring a $1,000 statue of Wyatt, of
Edgecombe, the first soldier to fall in
the civil war, this statue to be in the
Capitol Square, Raleigh.
The House concurred in the Senate
amendments to the appropriations
bill. The bill to increase the appro-
priation to the State board of health.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11

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-, -: 49, ..a,. 49,. -, 49, :
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600 - &C. 400 +bo ,,,,aro,t ,,,r,,.r,,,.;
alton be;no 81 00O The bin naesad
and was sent to the Senate.
Practically all the measures of
State interest are now disposed Of or
at least being enrolled SO that they
will be ratified tonight and Monday.
SENATE
Monday March 8tb-Tbo KI,,++z
ras,l,,tion fo,. the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT If
tho h1,;Idi,7a, If ey3ad ,.oade. l.a,,,.,,;,,(.
~, animal annronria+ion If $40 A09
,,a.sad fba Senate On its third ,osa
mo. and was ordered eont to the
Honso
rrho Dool,ory Elliott hill o.1l;,,,. .
.,,s+;+,,fio,,a1 .oovor4 ;o,, vroe +oblod
The Senate tabled the bills to ask
Conrrase to assist in the construction
of most roads and to prevent canitaI
n,,nishn,ant excenf in cases of ,,ana
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11

STATE or ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
ao is senior partner Of the firm Of T. j.
Cheney & Co, doing bushes in the city
If Toledo, county and State aforesaid
and that sand firm viii pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
md every case OF Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the Use OF Halls Catarrh
Cure.
l--, A. w GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catamh Cure is taken intern
lily. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
or testimonial free
f. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O..
Sold by Ill Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills constipa
non
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-03-11
Thursday, March II, 1908.
Publishers Announcement.

II a settled point in newspaper ethics that
editors and publishers not responsible for The
views OF correspondents and the pub location OF
communication does not mean that the editor or
publisher Ell dorses the communication. HE
COMMONWEALTH adheres to these general prlci-
piles.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
SEWERS.

e. A. Davis is having an attack Of
the grippe. "".' .#
John South has gone to Missouri and
bought a fruit farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Gums youngest
child was bitten by a dog last Thurs
lday. The animal was killed immedi'
lately.
The officers and members of Poca.
hontas Lodge had fine time at their
last regular meeting. One candidate
twas initiated into the mysteries of the
order, after which refreshments con
sisting of ice cream and cake were
Iserved.
John P. White, of Oskaloosa, presi
dent Of the U. M. w. of A. of this state
gave fine address here Tuesday even
ing. His advice was suond in regard
! to what ought to be done, when and
how to do it. His remarks were nigh
ly instructive to those interested in
the labor organizations throughout the
land. He told of the sad conditions
that he found in the South and the ex
Iistence Of such conditions are a shame
| to a country that claims freedom OF
speech and government.
April 90 j. A. B.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
JEEEE RSON.
T. A. b.

Frank Vance has been papering for
the Frank Gay family.
Union school started monday with
Miss Rena Beaman as teacher.
Mrs. Nellie Gay and Gerald were
visitors in Oskaloosa Saturday.
Most of the farmers in this neigh
borhood have planted small grain.
The rainy weather of the past week
has been a great detriment to farm
work.
Jud Convey is having lumber sawed
for barn frame at the Winegardner
saw mill.
The next meeting of the Coal Creek
Cheerful Workers will be at the Bun
Blizzard home.
VIM. Spoure's little son has under
gone severe operation at the Abbott
Hospital in Oskaloosa.
An Easter entertainment was given
at the Coal Creek church which con-
sisted OF songs and declarations.
April 20. Farmer Boy.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22

Prof Hurt is making a number of
dates for his lecture on Astronomy.
Prof. Hurt spent his vacation in
Chicago looking after business in
terests.
Prof Winship went to his home in
LaSalle, ILL.,, where he reports an en-
joyable vacation.
Vacation is now over and a bright
and cheerful body of students returned
to their work Monday.
Miss Mary Dobyns, who has been
occupying Miss McCune's room on
the first floor, has returned to her
former room.
The speakers who will contest for
place on the team, which meets
Knoxville, report that they are ready
for the preliminary. which will be
held in the high school building Fri
day evening.
Some extra hard work must now
be done by the contestants on the
track team, as vacation week was so
disagreeable that nothing was done
in developing the material. The pre-
liminary contest on weights took
place Tuesday evening at the ball
park.
The athletic association Is up
against a proposition which they were
not looking for and they are perpleX.
ed as to how to handle it. The fair
grounds, which have been used for a
number of years, have been refused
their usage and they must now find
place suitable for their purposes
The boys have been given the privil'
ege of the track but not the field, so
they must look for place with both
field and track. At present they
are using the base ball park.
James Speed nature speaker, made
a short talk in the assembly Tuesday
morning. He related some of his ex
periences with the wasp and dog and
told how his career first started in
playing "sposing," in which way he
discovered many new things about
Nature. His last words of advice
were: Don't get crazy to go abroad
and see wonders, but just remember
that right here about you there is a
wonderful new unexplored country
that you can travel about and through
1t all you please"
Following is the program given by
the Lostos Society Tuesday evening
In Society hall:
Piano Solo-Blanehe Taylor.
Extempo-Nellie Cox.
Society Papor-Ruth Hall and Bes
sic Moore.
Debate-Resolyed, That the EN-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
ROSE HILL.


Last Sunday was not Easter, bur
at the Spring Valley church it was
| the regular semi-monthly appointment
| of the pastor and the Easter service
was arranged for that day. The fol
lowing program was gwen:
Opening Song-Day of Triumph
| School.
Prayer-Rev. Tenant.
Song-Bright Easter Light-School.
Responsive Reading-Pastor and
School.
Gloris Patri.
Exercise - East r Emblems - Two
little girls.
Song-Awake-School.
Exercise - Questions About Life
Primary boys and girls.
Song EASTER Blossoms" Il title
girls class.
Dialogue - The Way Unto Life
boys.
Song-He Rose Today-School
Exercise--What the Lilies Told
Primary girls. ...
Duet - In Joseph's Tomb - Lola
Summers and Bernice Brown.
Recitation-Im so Glad It's Spring
Helen Robinson.
Song-Spring is Here-School.
Butterfly Exercise-Mrs. w. L.
Wymore's class.
Remarks by Pastor, Rev. Tenant
Collection, by Earle Wymore and
Glenn Hargrave. ..
Closing Song-Triumpant King OF
Calvary-School.
The egg collection for Easter
amounted to over Sc. Mrs. j. H. Cook
Is superintendent of this splendid
school and she has able helpers in
the young people and Spring Valley
community appreciates the fact and
are all proud of the schol.
Next Saturday and Sunday are the
regular days for preaching services
at Rose Hill and Wymore, by the
pastor, but the third quarterly meet.
ing comes on that day and the ser
vice will be held at Indianapolis.
District Superintendent Stafford, of
1TinHel, VIII piedSh aI ihuiahopoiiS
Saturday at 500 p. m. and Sunday at
HOO a. m. The business meeting
will be Saturday at 200 p. IN. Rev.
P. ]. Bentley will preach at Rose Hill
at 11:00 a. IN. and at night. Al Wy
more the pastor will preach at 800
p. m.
On account of the rain and storm
last Sunday the special services at
indianapolis were postponed.-Spe-
cial. @r
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
NORTH CENTER.

Mr.. oliver has put in new tele-
phone.
Mrs. Bartlett is some better at this
writing.
John Whitehead finished his job of
log saving last Saturday.
Bud Briley and family visited Friday
lat the Fred Davis home.
The heavy rains have caused the
river to overflow It's banks.
Harry Clayworth and family visited
Sunday with the Fred Davis family.
Mrs. II. w. Clayworth visited few
days last week with relatives In this
|neighborhood.
Miss Mabel Mcconnell returned to
her home In Bussey last Friday after
an extended visit with relatives and
friends here.
April 81. Wild Rose.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
NO MISTAKES, NO EXPERIMENTS,
NO FAILURES

was the heading of Prof. Arnolds first
advertisement in OskaloOsa papers
eight years ago.
The Professor has proven the truth
of the assertion during eight years OF
skillful eye work in Oskaloosa. Prof
Mayne Arnold will state further that
besides obtaining absolute safety and
comfort for eyes, his patrons save at
least half their money when procur'
ing glasses. Eyes scientifically exam
ined free. Eye medicines free to all
Is safety and comfort for eyes OF
value? Is superiority in quality OF
glasses desirable? Is it worth while
to save one-half your money? Then
consult Prof. Mayne Arnold for eyes
and glasses. He has skill. More than
sixty years experience. Sole agent in
Mahaska county for the recently in
vented sanitary light lenses, imported
from Europe. Office, 321 West High
Avenue, Oskaloosa. Entire second
floor. Building 80 feet deep.)
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
MOVES FOR FREE WHEAT.
Pares Bin to Be Presented
to the House.

Washington, Apr. 21.-Representa
tive Scott of Kansas will ask the ways
and means committee of the house t.
curb the wheat-corner movement be
ing conducted by James Patten in Chi
cago by temporarily removing the duty
from wheat. e.
Mr.. Scott has prepared a bill which
he will submit to the committee ask
ing it to report the bill to the house
recommending immediate action. The
bill, as drawn, suspends the duty oil
20 cents a bushel on wheat.
There is little chance that the com
mittee will confuse congress by the
Interpolation of any legislation while
the tariff bill is being considered
Members who heard or the Scott bill
could see little good in it.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
EVANS.
April II.

L. z. Butts was a Sunday visitor
with his parents in Monroe.
Mrs. Harvey was an over Sunday
visitor'with her daughters in Abba.
Mrs. Burke and Mrs. VIM. Suggett
called on Mrs. Lin Ellis in Oskaloosa
Friday.
Elizabeth Meister has been very sick
for the past week but is better at this
writing.
We extend our sympathy to the
Sherbo family in the death OF their
daughter and sister Anna.
Mrs. Arthur Hancock returned Mon
day from Valley Junction where she
has been spending several weeks.
Mrs McMann and little daughter
Gertrude returned to their home in
rEddyville Monday after a few days
visit at the Dave Edwards home.
Robert Fisher was in Beacon Sun
day looking after Sunday school BUSH
ness, in connection with the conven-
tion which Is to be held some time in
May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Garland have
moved here from Beacon and we are
glad to welcome this worthy couple.
They are earnest church workers and
we feel that they will be of great help
to Evans.
We are glad to have Grandma Davis
home again after seven weeks visit
with her granddaughter, Mrs. Fred
Stevens. east OF Oskaloosa. She is
such cheerful little body that we all
miss her when she is away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. N. Evans, VIM.
Moulton and wife, Mesdames Edwards,
Harris. Davis. Lawrence. Wilson, Har.
vey and Jack Lawrence went to the
George Wilson home Thursday to help
him celebrate his 50th birthday. ow-
ing to the inclement weather the ma.
jority OF the invited guests were un-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-22
Laymen Missionary Meetings.

Two big meetings are to be held in
Oskaloosa next Sunday in the interests
of the Laymen's Missionary Movement
which has been arousing so much in
terest over the state of late. Gen
Weaver of Des Moines is to be in the
city and speaks in the afternoon and
evening In the afternoon a meeting
for men will be held in the Central
Methodist Episcopal church and in the
evening there will be union service
in the same church.