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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-09-09
The Pioneer
skaloosa Herald

of Sept. IL, 1867
BY w. II. Bowen.
Ye of the Olden Time, we of the New,
Ye who the work of empire building do
Join in glance at the beginnings
rude
From whence this teeming population
grew.
! To scan the varied records of the page,
From bounding youth to palpitating
age,
Makes a short reading. yet it tells
the tale
OF proud Mahaska's wonarous herit-
age.
1t were not seemly to essay the praise
Or tell the story of those grand old
days,
Or paint the picture of Mahaskas
birth,
In page worn platitude or ornate
phrase.
Modest and simple were those men OF
old,
Rugged and honest, unassuming, bold,
Who in their might the wilderness
subdued;
In your fair fertile fields their tale is
told.
Their minds were gentle though their
hearts were stout,
Their friendship staunch, their piety
devout,
And on each hospitable cabin door
The latch string hung invitingly with
out
Decades have stretched eventful trails
along,
Since nrst began the coming OF this
throng, ..r
And history set her everlasting seal
On the achievements of the brave and
strong.
Less than century ago there strayed,
Unchecked, unchallenged, fierce and
undismayed,
The lordly Savage, who in naughty
pride,
Naught save his own unbridled will
obeyed.
The mighty buffalo, the timid deer,
The prowling wolf, found habitation
here,
While wooded stream and prairie's
virgin waste
Lured like bride the lusty Pioneer.
Came first the hardy and determined
few,
With hearts attuned to high endeavor,
who,
Home-seeking, scorning hardship,
founded here
you.
Where once the lonely settlers cabin
stood,
On swelling prairie, or in tangled
wood,
Though rich in promise, yielding
slow to toll,
Ye now behold the thrifty neighbor'
hood
Most of these first reclaimers of the
soil,
Who reaped the first glad harvests OF
their toll,
Sleep their last sleep within the
silent home,
Earned in the narrow span of life's
turmoil.
All honor and all gratitude belong
To the brave spirits of this rugged
throng
Who blazed the pathway. Peaceful
be your rest,
o Pioneer of Story and of Song!
Are they forgotten? No; nor will
they be,
When this fair land full centuries
shall see!
Their deeds are monumental, and
will live,
A page undimmed in deathless his
| TORY.
When all who now are here within our
| ken
Have joined the multitudes Of silence,
when
We are as dust forgotten, still will
/ live
The memory of these experimenting
men.
Some sturdy few survive, and here
today,
Feeble and hating, linger by the way
Their work is done; they wait the
final call;
Greet them and honor them while yet
We may.
Old Settlers, we who fifty years OF
Have lived your lives and gathered
here your store
OF gracious substance, high In hon
or hold
Those silent ones who firsrt your bur
dens bore.
What we have earned of bounty or o
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-09-09
Summary of Epistles.

Total Jamaica membership. 1886
Net pain-q1
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-09-09

Summary of Epistles.
Everyone was delighted with the
system adopted this year OF preparing
a summary OF the epistles from other
Yearly Meetings to be read instead
of reading each epistle separately.
The summary was divided into sub
heads on the various subjects as fol-
lows: Greetings, doctrinal, evangel-
ism, education, missions, peace, Bible
schools, C. E., suppression Of liquor
traffic, and miscellaneous. Extracts
were included from epistles from In
diana, Western, Nebraska, New Eng
land, North Carolina, New York, Ohio,
Kansas, Oregon, Baltimore, California
and Canada Yearly Meetings.
Trustee Penn College. ,.-.
Frank w. Sprague of Des Moines
was elected as trustee of Penn col
lege to succeed Rev.. Sweet Of Des
Moines, resigned. - ...
The report of H. d. Lane as treas.
urer of Penn college was read and
approved, as was also the report OF
the endowment fund committee.
Saturday Afternoon.
Miscellaneous business occupied
the afternoon and. the work of the
Yearly Meeting was closed. The let
ters to be sent from Iowa Yearly
Meeting to other Yearly Meetings
were read and adopted. Report of
Wells & Johnson fund was approved.
The committee on soliciting shares of
stock for church extension work re-
ported 10 additional shares sold, max
ing over $50 shares in all at S. yearly
each. The report of the five trustees
of Penn college appointed by the
Yearly Meeting was approved. The
reports of the committee on returning
minutes and devotional services were
approved. The caretakers reported
work done and they were thanked for
their services by the meeting.
Ernest l.. Gregory, of Weldon, Ia,
was reappointed statistical secretary.
Elwood Tatum was elected one of
the custodians of the ministerial re-
lief fund, succeeding Eli Mendenhall,
resigned.
Saturday Evening.
The devotional service was led by
J. Morris Lemon, of Oskaloosa, Ma
linda Hunt of Iowa Falls preaching
upon the theme OF the responsibility
resting upon the preacher and the
Christian. She dwelt earnestly upon
the depth of Gods love and said she
did not believe Christians and preach
ers magnify their offices as they
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-09-09
Wall Paper Sc per roll and up at
Central Book Store. 32tf

Farmers will commence blowing
The ground is said to
be in fine condition.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-09-09

The Mahaska county farmer is
thinking more OF the silo this year
than ever before.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Little Toms Choice.

A certain small Tom was going out
to luncheon by invitation. His moth
er vas anxious he should behave well,
but, wisely recalling that simplicity
Is the essence of all true politeness,
gave him but one caution: "Act, Tom,
as If you were at home. Take what
you want with a Yes, please and de-
cline anything with a polite NO, thank
you Be as honest as at our own ta-
ble," trusting that with his confidence
established the continual home sowing
Of precept and'example would bear it's
fruit.
At night Tom reported results. 81
guess l did all right, mother, though /
got a laugh on me once"
what was that?" inquired his moth.
er.
"Well, we had baked apples, and
when 1t came my turn to be served
Mrs. G. said, Ard now, Tom, what
apple do you waEt?'"
"You told her, Of course" interpo-
lated his mother as the boy hesitated
a little. "You know, I have often ex-
planned that it is good manners to
give a choice when one is asked"
Eyes, mother, I told her, and that
was the laugh. I said, The n I
wait is gons.'"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Locals ~

Order your cut plants from
& Brimer and save ex-
press.
We have paint brushes for
every kind of work at Mallory's
drug store.
Oscar Hampstead visited at
Fargo from Monday until We'd
nesday Of this week.
Have your new gown fitted
over "a Gossard. The best $500
corset made on sale at Hurst's.
FQR RENT:-The upstairs
rooms Of the Mrs. Geo. Gray
house. j. K. Joslyn..
WANTED-Two young ladies
over IA as apprentices at Miss
'Gatz's Millinery. tt.
FOR SALE-A new improved
Reed carpet loom,
Mrs. A. Wells.
DR.. Fl. S. Fish returned Wed
nesday from a six weeks visit
| with his mother at Newark, N. j
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
industrial Demolition.

Our neighbor, the Outlook, in an.
nouncing the relation Mr.. Roosevelt is
about to assume to that publication,
says that 'the beginning Of the TWEEN
Heth century has been characterized
BY q movement toward industrial de-
mocracy," whatever that may mean.
and that in this movement Theodore
Roosevelt has been recognized as q
world leader" Some men are Of the
opinion that the characteristic move
ment Of this century so far has been
one Of Industrial demolition. Men
who are close observers Of passing
events and are accustomed toEthink
about what they see have been saying
lately that a change has come over the
minds and the mood Of the people.
They see in this psychologist change
the promise Of a prompt arrest Of
tendencies which Mr.. Roosevelt has
Immensely, encouraged, even il be ale
not initiate and set them ~ Imotian.-
New Fork Times.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Notice for Bids for the Construction
Of Cement Sidewalks.

Hope, N. D., April l, 1909,
Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the City Council of the
City of Hope, N. OAK, up to 8 p. m:
Tuesday, April 20, 1909, for the con-
struction of cement sidewalks for the
ensuing year, in accordance with the
specifications of Ordinance No. Is of
Hope, n. D., being an ordinance re-
lating to Sidewalks, and their con-
struction in the said city Of Hope,
N. D. Said ordinance being on file
in the office of the City Auditor, where
same can be seen, or copies obtained.
A certified check to the amount of $50
must accompany all bids to insure the
City that party will do the work, if he
gets the contract. The Council re.
serve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Hope, N. D., this 9th day
of April, 1909.
Signed, GEO. A. FEAD,
CITY Auditor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
WHICH our government n INSTITUTIONS

wnIcn u government ana institutions
rest are understood.
The Roosevelt conception Of efficient
government is essentially autocratic,
and in his desire to ''do things he has
little patience with constitutional or
other restraints. His theory is that
the ends Justify the means, and he is
so constituted that whatever ends he
has in view are deemed by him to JUS
tify any means that he may employ.
The good that he has worked has
shrunk UNNECESSARILY when placed in
the balance with the evils that he has
threatened Milwaukee News.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
DON'T DIE.

I have heard that some folks
have died simply because they
wanted to occupy a cheap lot.
Don't do that. I can sell you a
lot, cheaper than you can buy
one in the cemetery, and which
can be used for more than one
purpose. Call at once and make
your selection. G. S. SHIPPY.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Danes of the Revolution.

The Danes of the Revolution is an
American society organized in 1886
and composed Of women above the
age Of eighteen years, of good moral
character, who are descended in their
own right from an ancestor who as
sisted in establishing American indie.
pendence during the war of the Rev
olution. It's main purpose is to fos-
ter the spirit of!patriotism.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15

M. r. church at two O'clock, the
Eastern Star Lodge having
charge of the ceremony.
The Senior play will be rem
dered at the Hope Opera House
on Friday evening, May 9TH. It
consists of two pieces, namely,
"The Burglar" and "Six Cups of
Chocolate" They are true to
life and full of action throughout.
If you feel like laughing come
and be filed. If you are grouchy
come and be cheered Remem-
Der the date.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Reaet;onary aProarss..s

Frequently we have observed the re-
dictionary doctrines and measures that
have been urged or %contended for By
Nj. Roosevelt and have been hailed biz
the thopghtiess and the sycpphantic
40 progressive while, in fact, If they
could be given force they would be de-
structive Of rights and liberties essen
tial to free institutions. And the effort
to set up the doctrine Of leze majesty
Is characteristic Of the reactionary
''progress' that has invited condemna.
ton wherever the principles uDon
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Inauguration courtesies.

Inauguration CourtesIeS.
Ex-President Roosevelt went directly
from the Inauguration ceremonies to
the railway station for the purpose Of
taking a train bound northward, but
not, we may add, because he had any
fear that he might have been unwel-
come II he had returned to the White
House to get his valise.-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Relief For Lo.b.

Secretary Loeb laid downfthe bur
dens Of official life March}. Those
who imagine that Loeb. did not lay
down much miss 1t by thousands Of
tons.-Kansas City Journal.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Strenuous Work.

By making an excursion into the
wilds Of Africa Mr.. Roosevelt will be
cutting out some strenuous work for
the clipping bureaus.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
MAY Re q Reality.

The "head of the universe" job for
ex-President Roosevelt that was start
ed as a joke bids fair to become a
reality.-Los Angeles Times. :.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
"silent Theodore"

The humorist who gave Admiral,
Evans the nickname of Fighting Bob"
would probably suggest calling Roose-
welt 'Silent Theodore."-St. LouissPost-
Dispatch.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Effect on tho Country.

Effect on the Country. .
How will the country feel now that
Colonel Roosevelt is no longer presi-
dent? One answer is that it will feel
Ike the city man who went to the
country to gain perfect rest and
couldn't sleep because there was no
noiseLNew York American.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15

..#H. E#r#..- .a ..a. I
Easter services were observed
last Sunday at the M. E. church.
In the morning communion, then
the Sunday School gave an East
er program in which the little
folks distinguished themselves.
In the evening a union meeting
was held which filed the church
to it's fullest capacity. Rev.
Hitchcock preached the sermon
and the choir rendered "The
Risen King" The platform was
a mass Of beautiful flowers, lilies
and carnations predominating.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
Mental Massage.

California is at it again in the mat.
ter Of Asiatic exclusion. What shall
we do with her now that we no longer
have a Roosevelt to give her mental
massage?"-New York World.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15

+ Last Of \Seed Paragraph.
We do not expect to see hereafter
in the news from Washington the Gus
tomary paragraph reading, ''The presi-
dent took an eight mile walk in the
pouring rain this afternoon, accom-
panied by two secret service men,
Boston Globe.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
No Hard Feelinn..

An escort Of 1000 New Workers for
the retiring president was a convinc-
ing assurance that the big city cher
ishes nc '.1rd feelings toward the
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
QUIPS ON ROOSEVELT
Diversified Comment on the Re-
. tirement Of the President.
VIEWS FROM MANY SECTIONS.

Breezy Criticisms Of tho Policies, Doc
trines and Measures That He Has
Ursed-Flings at His African Hunt
Ing Expedition.
There are those scornful persons who
would have liked to see the 4th of
March set apart as a holiday for na-
tional neutrality-suspicious. Herald.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15
VIII Still 30 In Demand.

w. Will Still Be In Demand.
Ex-President Roosevelt's likeness
will no doubt some day adorn our
bank notes. But that won't deter
Indicators of great wealth from ac-
cumulating them. ~ Philadelphia Rec
Ill.sssvs7 .ssgs 3Rs9sss sts.a
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-04-15

creations in spring hats.
Royal Worcester Bon Ton Cor
sets in the newest spring designs
at prices up to SIS at Kraabel &
Kraabel's.
Miss Belle Carlton left Mon
day for her school work at Fargo
after having spent Easter at
home.
The Rebekah's will serve ice
cream, cake, coffee and sand
wiches Saturday afternoon from
400 to 1000.
A new model hat on exhibition
every day. Patronize Mrs.
Bowen's Millinery Parlors and
money and get the best.
B. E. Warner and wife, who
have been visiting at Minneapo-
lis and Winona, MINI, returned
home Thursday.
For style, tone and beauty
there are none that can beat
Mrs. Bowen's spring hats. Make
her a call and be convinced.
FOR SALE-I have some Cam
adam field peas left for seed.
Anyone wishing pea seed can
procure them at the Dodd farm.
"Lanpher," stands for correct
style in hats, be in style and
wear a 'Lanpher" Hat. Kraabel
& Kraabel, Clothing Dept.
DR.. HARDWOOD, assisted by Drs.
Scanlon and Hedding, performed
an operation upon Mrs. Webster
Wednesday morning for appen-
dicitis.
Mrs. S. Hitchcock and little
daughter, Mary, who have been
visiting at Big Lake, Mimi, for
the past three weeks, returned
Home Tuesday. s.s'tss
FOR SALE: My photo studio
and the stock of the Variety
Cash Store. Here is a good
chance for someone to get into a,
good paying business.
A. e. WARNER.
Merriman & Loney will run
regular Saturday excursions to
Calgary all season. Rate from
Minot $500 and return, from
Fargo $25.O0 and return. Make
arrangements and meet us any
Saturday.
r. w. Soule, the Eye Special
list, will be at Fulmer & Brimer's
Jewelry store again Saturday,
April "a, one day only, prepared
to examine defective eyes and fit
glasses when needed. Don't
miss this chance.
A Mr.. Smith has taken the
place of Carl Donaldson with the
list. Anthony Elevator Co. here
Mr.. Donaldson will associate
himself with his brother in the
machinery business at gilbert
son Mont.
FOR SALE:-All of Block 81
First Addition to Hope, known
as the Stiler property. This
property can be bought at a bar
gain. Address Herschel James:
Owner, Mott, N. Oak, or Kunzt
& LOOMS. New England, N. D..
i. G. J. Sullivan, the well known
! Optical specialist, of Fargo, viii
be in Hope again, professionally
). on Wednesday p. m. and Thurs
: day a.. M, April 81 and 20. Office
New Hope Hotel. Anyone hav
ing eye trouble, needing glasses
fitted or tense changed, SHOULD
: not fail to call at the hotel.
Good Business Chance-Wil
trade 81, 500 equity in a fine Min
neapolis business, for good farm
land. This also gives an ofic
S position paying salary of $50
s per month. If interested ad
dress DR.. Hedding, Hope, N. D
Mrs. Woodwork, a forme
resident Of Hope, died at Dris
- IT RYH - HNl,
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-16

most women would feel as you do, but for my part
should hate myself If knew that even to make HIM
happy | had deceived IN his last hours a man whom |
love and to whom owe everything This is, ! expect,
purely mans logic
He turned to the window again and drummcd softly
with his fingers the pane. For many minutes there
was utter silence; from outside there the mufled
growl of the traffic IN the crowded streets
4 rustic from the dyan drew Gilbcrts eyes away
from the window Stella looked up as he turned and
her eyes met his abstractcdy.
-" You right" she said very quietly You have
been very cruel TO me; but there doubt that you
right l thought Of it that way-and then,
you see" her voice became eager the whole thing
our being married-seened TO to be simply an old
mans whim but which l felt in duty bound to hu-
NOR Don't you see, Don't you understand All my
life had been trying TO express my of obligation
IN some way-and ths-ths the FIRST and only thing
that he had ever asked OF me
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Apparently" replied Stella in a cold voice
| have done the be, that could" said Gilbert
quickly GAS was absolutely unable to come to any
conclusion OF my own | went TO my grandfather and
laid the whole matter before him
you did - cried Stella What did he say?"
"You Will be disappointed" Gilbert said dryly
What did he say? Tell me- please"
"Well-he laughed"
"Ldaghcd!"
"Ycs. Laughed so heartily that was alarmed"
Stella sank back among the cushions Gilbert glanced
at her curiousy.
What did he say" asked Stella coldly when he had
finished laushng?"
g Do you really insist upon knowing?"
"Of course l do" Stella replied haughtly.
"Well, then, he sad-now don't be angry, am Civ
ing his precise words-You two have fallen in love
with each other quickly than l had ever dared
hope"
@Whdfi"
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"Thosc were his words" answered Gilbert "Of
course, he is 4 very old and invalid.
How sad! murmured Stella. His mind seemed
quite clear yesterday"
Also he said that he thought it very good plan
for me to go Immediately to Japan, and that until
sailed he did not think that should inrudc upon your
privacy; that while was gone you would have time TO
accusom yourself TO the idea OF my being your hus-
band
There was 4 protractcd silence.
Then" said Stella sarcaSticay, there appears TO
shYs s been some ''''4''" my point OF We" -is'
"Yes" admitted Gilbert 1t appears that my views
were quiXotc All the same, am glad that told hm
Neither spoke for several minutes, then Gilbert SAID;
" | hope that you will like your apartments hey are
very bright and sunny and overlook the Park he cook
and japanese boy have been there right along, and
am leaving you my man, Jerrems as butler nc chauf,
feur will call every morning for his orders Your maid
has gone up there already There IS and to spare
in the place so you like you can have any of your
friends spend the winter with you. There arc good
many of my things about the place and II they are III
the way have Jerrems pack them up
When the heavy vehicle drew up before The Mar
Quse 1t quite dark, and there was sharp Jungle
to the keen air.
| will show you the place if | may said Gilbert,
as he helped his bride from the Ihen II you are
not too tired and feel gracousy disposed you might ask
me to dinner" He smiled. There is really no reason
why we should not be good friends is there?
Stella shook her head, not quite trusting herself to
speak She hled with odd bewildering emotion
which dimmed her eyes and brought lump INTO her
throat Somewhat bludy she entered the vesubue aud
walked towards the elevators. Her maid who had Just
come down. passed her with shy bow and took her
wraps from the chauffeur Gilbert relieved her OF the
necessity OF speech by talking quietly on the way up
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-16

She stared straight in front Of her, pondering the
problem. Something III her pose the troubled eNprcs
sion in the dropping figure the sweetness Of her profile
called forth all of his protective strength Hc
ashamed Of the brutal force with which ne had pro-
tested against what he felt to be deceit Then new,
diSquicnG thought grippcd something deep within him
Tell me- he said, YOU in love with anybody
She turned her troubled face to his. No she an
swcrcd " Are you2"
"No-unlcss ono can be in love with ideal"
Arc you in love with ideal
Gilbert did not answer He did not appear to have
heard the question His face partly turned from
her and she looked curouy the lines of his strong,
features the broad shoulders and the sweep OF the
straight back.
think that perhaps have both been in the dark"
she began. gently.
Gilbert turned to her sharply" Did you think that
I had agreed TO marry you IN order to inherit his
money! he demanded
Stella nodded
Gilbert drew deep breath
Let me tell you something he said have al
ways loved my grandfather and tried 10 please him. but
do you think that would have consented tO-tls-uu-
less there had been more? When he FIRST began to tell
me OF you | was IN college. One day he sent me your
photograph. taken when you in the convent IL
think that fell m love with H. ] kept 1t 10 myself
never let another person it, Later on he sent
would tell me about YOU and when one day, he told
ne that was his wish that should marry and that
You had consented | felt as though had gained my
hearts desire IL suppose that had been IN love with
you from the time that ! first your picturc-you
know how boys arc I'm spite OF the feeling that-had
thrilled through his his speech ended lightly, but
he had grown pale and his blue eyes shone like sap
phires-
lie began again, III low, even voice: 4 never