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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
PROHlB'S CONVENTION
Delegates to State Convention. Or
ganization of County Committee.

The Saturday afternoon session be-
gan at 1870. The first matter taken
up was the report of the committee
on organization. The report was
heard and accepted. Following this
was the appointment Of delegates to
the state convention, to be held at
Des Moines April rs and ~, 1907, and
the following delegates were selected:
Chas, Anderson, G. N. Russell, W. p.
Sopher, John Pendray, Mrs. B. w.
Ayers, J. W.. Leedy, r. c. Meeker,
J. M. ,Shroyer, ]. A. Fenwick, Joseph
Burdock, Henry Tandy, E.. H. Brown,
J. M. Lennon, Mrs. Sarah c. Terrell,
v. Hites, H. r. Strong, A. d. Hastings,
VIM. Boyd Joseph Hoskins. R. L..
Turner, Geo. H. Sowden. ]. X. Lins-
ley, Geo. w. Pulley, Mrs. r. A. Knit,
Mrs. John Pendray and c. M. Downs.
The county chairman was empow-
cred to fill any vacancies that might
occur. ....
State Chairman c. Durant Jones. of
Perry, Ia, gave a very convincing
talk on prohibition. He gave statis-
tics showing the remarkable growth
of prohibition throughout the state.
He asserts that prohibition is getting
to be popular topic of the day and
is meeting in favor with the general
public. ...
After the address by Mr.. Jones,
other matters concerning reorganiza-
ton was discussed. 1t was decided
to reorganize the party at the Satur-
day meeting and the necessary steps
toward reorganization was taken.
The election of the following officers
resulted: w. P. Sopher, reelected
as chairman; r. H. Williams, re-elect-
ed as secretary; President B. w. Ay-
ers, of University Park, was elected
yice-chairman, and r. L. Turner was
elected treasurer,
The question of whether or not to
have a fall convention was settled in
the affirmative. A committee was ap-
pointed to hear reports and do other
work at that time. Those appointed
on this committee were: w. P. So
pher, Il. H. Williams, J. M. Lennon,
G. NJ Russell, and c. M. Downs.
An auditing committee consisting
of J. X. Linsley, Geo. Russell and w.
H. Bowden was appointed.
A vote of thanks was extended to
the chairman, secretary and faithful
committeeman.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
BODY CLAIMED
BY FIRST WIFE
Commits Suicide Because She Could
Not Pay Her Debts.
oTTUMWAN slAYsl HIS RIVAL
Freight Handlers Strike - Elections
Being Held--6oone Family Pols-
oned by cheese-Hamburg
Man Takes Poison.

Fairfield, Mar. 2S.--Special: Mrs.
Harry Wood, the Cincinnati woman
who claimed to be the wife of Harry
Mcdonald. who last week killed his
wife and himself here, wired Coroner
Gauner that she will be here We'd
nesday to take charge of her hus-
bands body. The coroner is placed
In peculiar situation, as he had
turned the bodies over to e. ID. Nc
Daniels, the murdered girls father.
and the two were buried yesterday.
A letter from the Cincinnati woman
described her husband exactly and
the identification was made certain
by her telling of two crossed swords
being tattoed upon his arm. which
were identically the same as Melon
aid carried.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Stays His Rival.

Ottumwa, Mar. 2S.--Special: Bruce
Grinsley, who murdered Weeden AL
bertson Saturday night after quar-
rel over Nora Hough. is still at large.
The officers thus far have failed to
apprehend him. A good description
of the man has been sent out by
Chief Gallagher. The coroner's jury
gave a verdict of murder and Grifs-
ley will be charged with the crime.
Grimsley and Albertson we're rivals
for the attentions of Mrs. Hough,
who is a widow. Afbertson got the
better of Grimsley in fist fight ear
lier in the evening, but Grimsley re-
turned to the scene with a revolver
and shot Albertson without warning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
THE AURORA BOREALIS
Most Brilliant Display in the Heav
ems Easter Evening.

Easter Sunday locally was closed
In blaze of glory, the entire north,
ern heavens being brilliantly Hum
mated with the aurora borealis or
northern lights" The display was
the most extensive and the brightest
that can be remembered by old-time
residents. The center or origin was
several points east of north. First
there came a slight glow that ,ex-
tended into the northwest and people
mistook the lights for the comet until
the white glow began to be crossed
by brilliant streamers of white and
green light, that would sometimes
shoot almost to the zenith, widen out
and play from east to west. At times
spots of greater brightness than the
light streamers would develop. These
would move to and fro or ascend
rapidly and transform into bands Of
green and ruddy light.
The lights started about 1880 to s
o'clock and continued until half after
ten o'clock, when they we're slowly
dimmed and then made invisible by
reason of the directness of the moon
rays. Another display came out of
the northwest about 1880 or 1900
o'clock, a great white band of light
that rivaled the moon In intensity
started at the horizon and grew until
1t more than passed the zenith. This
was also mistaken for the comet.
The condition of the atmosphere
must have been perfect for the deyel-
oping of the phenomena. The lights
were watched by hosts of people until
they faded before the stronger light
of the moon. The streamers were
much brighter than the tail of the
johannesburg comet that appeared
earlier in the season. The demonstra.
ton was awe-inspirlng and many in
clined toward superstition, were some
what nervous.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
GLAD TID|NGs
CHRIST IS RISEN
Beautiful Easter Sunday School and
Church Service. @ssa
BYERS MEMORIAL DEDICATED.
$4,000 Raised at Central m. e. Church
Mems Meeting at orient--k. T.
Attend st. James-Day Hap
Py Occasion For All.

Blessed with unusually favorable
weather conditions, the celebration
of Easter Sunday for the year 1910
will go down in history as an occasion
of greatest moment. In Oskaloosa
the celebration was elaborate in al
most every church. Special decora-
tons of great beauty were to be seen,
Easter lilies and palms, hot house
flowers and house plants being used
in endless profusion. Most OF the
churches had special and elaborate
programs in both church service and
Sunday school, and large congrega-
tons at all gatherings marked the
day. The special music prepared by
weeks of special effort was of high
class and made the services enjoyable
and impressive. y...., =. 81
The Sunday schools, joining In the
spirit of the Easter celebration had
special entertainments with elaborate
and excellent programs with the
largest attendance of the season.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Published in OskaIoosa.

Rev. Alexander Corkey, formerly
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of Oskaloosa, Is author. of a
unique volume, Through Ireland With
an Areoplane." 1t is an interesting
description of the country seen on an
imaginary trip from an areoplane and
is a wonderfully clever bit of work
Mr.. Corkey is having his book print,
ed, had kindly feeling for oskaloosa
and the book was published here by
the Globe presses and bound in. the
Oskaloosa Book Bindery. The book
is also to ,be published in a foreign
edition and will issue from publish
ing house in London. England.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31

church, directed the attention OF the
worshippers and the church attend
ants to, the window in appropriate
remarks. w. r. Cowan, superintend-
ent of the Sunday school, then made
formal presentation of the memorial
on the part of Mr.. and Mrs. Byers.
He told of the life of the young man
while he had been resident of os-
kaloosa, of his attending the Sunday
school while he Mr.. Cowan, was sup
erintendent,. and of the young man be-
coming associated with the church at
later date. He also gave a sketch
of his life and work since going to
other places.
I.aC. Johnson, president Of board
of trustees of the church, who had
been the companion and the close
friend of Lawrence Byers, accepted
the gift. They were boys together in
school and college life, and it was
peculiarly fitting that Mr.. Johnson
should accept the memorial on the
part of the church officials. Miss Haz-
Ell Phillips, as another part of the
service, sang sweetly, The Light
House, solo by Mr.. S. H. M. Byers.
The entire service, the music, the
words of those taking part, we're
touching, and the affair was marked
by an impressiveness that was felt
by all attendants. H..
The window is a handsome creation
and work of art in the highest
meaning of the term. The central
figure is the Madonna holding the
child, at one side is handsome
work of lilies and on the other a
rose piece. The coloring is exquisite.
The detail work and the ornamental
ttion, all of which is carefully lead.
ed makes a handsome setting for the
subject. In a. lower frame Is the
simple statement, "ln memory of Law
renee Marshall Byers."
Mr.. and Mrs. Byers came from Des
Moines for the dedicatory service and
graced the occasion by their presence
Neither spoke, however, the formal
presentation being made through Mr..
Cowan.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
ST. James Episcopal.

Easter was memorable day at ST.
James Episcopal church. 1t marked
the use of the elegant new pipe or
gan for the first time and was the oc-
casion of communion baptismal and
other special services. DePayens
Commandery of knights Teinplar at
tended the morning service in body
and about one hundred members of
the order were present in full rega.
liza. The general collections for the
day were devoted TO the organ fund
and they amounted to something over
$125.00, the morning collection
amounting to $115.62. In addition to
this the mite boxes opened at the
Sunday school services in the, after
noon amounted to $4,000. This sum
will be increased to at least $45 by
the return of several boxes that are
missionary work of the Episcopal
church at home and abroad. and
makes a good showing for a Sunday
school with only SO little folks en-
rolled. The attendance at all the
services of the day were unusually
large. The morning audience was
probably the largest the church has
ever known. Every seat, including
all the extra chairs, was occupied
and the Sunday school room was also
filed. Colored eggs and Easter cards
were given to the children at the
Sunday school hour, following pro-
gram of music and recitation by the
little folks. The vested choir fur
nished beautiful music at all servi-
ces under the inspiring strains from
the new pipe organ. Mrs. B. r.. Mar.
shall. who has been chosen organist.
presided at, the keys and drew sweet
melody from the myriad of pipes. Up
to the last moment 1t was feared that
the organ would not be In shape for
use on Easter day. 1t was tuned un.
der great difficulties because the
electric motor was lost In transit
and the pumping had to be done by
hand. The tuning was finished Sat
urday morning and late Saturday
evening the motor arrived Busy
hands went to work and before mid
night Saturday night everything was
put In shape for the Sunday services.
The organ will be formally dedicated
at later date. Mr.. Hicks. OF Mar.
shalltown, will give the recital at
that time. The sermons by Rev. w.
P. Williams, morning and evening.
were exceptionally fine, and the large
and increasing attendance at the
church attest to the popularity of his
work in the parish. The church dur
ing the last week in Lent has resem-
bled a palm garden. enbellished by
many plants of great variety, All the
ferns and palms came from the pri-
vate collection OF Mr.. and Mrs, w. r.
Lacey.
At the baptislnal service in the
afternoon little Harriet j. Cruzen,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Deed Is Flied.

|, A deed was filed with the county
recorder Saturday calling for the
transferring of the farm formerly
owned by Thomas b. White. The
farm is located north of the city
about " miles on the Glendale mill
road. and consists of about 15l 1-3
acres. This land, is some of the
choicest farm land of the county and
is as we'll improved as any farm in
the county. George X Fisher now
owns the place. the price Of $26.4S3
being paid. pa
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
rhe Orient.


A remarkable mems meeting at the
Orient Theatre was held Sunday af.
ternoon at $3.50 and in several re-
specss was a most interesting gath.
ering. Secretary 4Glazure, of the Y,
M. C. A., presided. After Mr.. Barn.
house had rendered . cornet solo,
Rev. c. wWMcCord, pastor of the
Christian church, spoke for thirty
minutes on the question SIS the
church a necessity ?" He showed by
statistics that while number of the
religious denominations are gaining
rapidly in numbers, the church as a
whole is not keeping pace with its
birth rate and there is deep under
current of unrest among thoughtful
men that the church has fallen into
Journalism and is not filling its mis-.
sion. In its beginning the most &C,
tive members of the church were
from the ranks of working men. Now
the masses of the working men are
turning to fraternal organizations for
fellowship and cooperation. At first
the speaker seemed self-aecusing and
pessimistic, but when he led up to
present day thought and church
apathy the atmosphere changed to a
deeper interest. Rev McCord then
asked his audience of hundred and
fifty or scventy-five men to express
their views. 1t was most interesting
to note how quickly they responded
For more than half hour one brief
talk followed another with singular
intelligence and directly to the point
men who were not members of any
church gave their views and observa.
tons. Mr. McCord urged all to speak
their own views, saying that II there
was a man in the audience who had
radical ideas he was the very man he
wanted to hear. A physician spoke
of the value of church life on the
homes where he was called to visit.
A teacher of the influence of Chris.
tian home on the children and others
from a business standpoint. One
stranger who had only been In the
city short time, stated that he had
visited most of the churches in the
city, but singularly enough no one
had ever greeted him or even asked
whether he were a member of any
church. The meeting closed with
everyone wishing to hear further dis
eussion. Some four similar meetings
have been arranged for at the same
time and place.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Measles.

The two sons Of Robert Parry, of
High avenue West, are lying very
sick at their home with measles.
Leslie, son of o. F. Boiling, who has
been laid up with case of measles is
improving at present and will be able
to be out before long.
Earl and Harold, sons of Bert Brill,
living on High Ave. West. are af-
ficted with a case of measles.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Drains Basement.

B, 0, Jerrel is making notable
Improvement to his building. No. ri
North Market street, occupied by the
0skaloosa Steam Laundry The
basement room beneath the front part
Of the building is being lowered sew.
eral feet and the place supplied with
drainage TO dispose OF the water that
had become an annoyance to adioln.
ing property.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Fine Easter Day.

No rain here on Easter Sunday.
The day was as fair and as bright as
can be Imagined A finer Easter day
could not have been made after plans
and specifications. The temperature
was somewhat elevated. but was not
too high for comfort. u was the iln.-
eEl and most thorohehiy enjoyable
Easter DAY known locally In years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
MIX inspection.

Waterloo, Mar Especial: DR..
VIM. Thompson, government veteri-
nary, who inaugurated the milk in
spection ordinance here and later
had charge of the tuberculosis in
spection in Iowa and Nebraska, with
headquarters In Omaha, has been or
dered by the government to take
charge of the animals of Honduras.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Increase the Precincts.

. The city council should give atten-
ton to the matter of increasing the
number OF voting precincts for the
fall elections. NO precinct should
have over three hundred voters and
even with that number the counting
will take long enough. Under exist
ing conditions every ward in Oska.
looss excepting the First has over
three hundred registered voters.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Teachers, Conference.

A county rural teachers conference
is in session this afternoon in the
Office OF the county superintendent.
The purpose of the conference is to
enter into brief discussion and to
offer plans for the spring cleaning of
the schools Other topics relative to
school work will be discussed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
RED WOOD ARRIVES.
Finishing Lumber for the Elks' New
Home on the Ground.

The finishing of the lodge room in
the new home of the Oskaloosa Elks
will be the most handsome piece
of work of the kind in Oskaloosa or
anywhere in Iowa for that matter.
The ceiling Is to be heavily beamed
and pencil work will be feature Of
the design. The wood for the beams
has arrived. 1t is handsome Califor-
MIA red wood, that finishes in most
beautiful way.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
BUILDS oaraae,

J. e, Whitaker, No. 5l5 Third ave
nue. east,is making numerous changes
In the appearance Of his property, He
has new walks and general repairs
and has erected a roomy automobile
garage and all OF the buildings have
been in the hands OF the painter with
beneficial results,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Maroh,s First Rain,

The first rain during March fell
Friday night. coming from the. south.
west. The. ground which was becom-
ing unduly dry was nicely soaked and
the sun was again on duty Saturday
morning to hold up the temperature.
The shower had wonderful effect on
the grass, which fairly jumped in
growth between days.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Fire: No DAMAGE.

The fire department was summoned
to the neighborhood of the Iowa Man
ufacturing Company plant about FIVE
o'clock Friday evening. A fire burn
ing in some debris and old weeds
threatened trouble and the company
was called out. The blaze was con-
trolled before the department reached
the scene. -. -.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
seed Corn special,

Des Moines, March 2S.--Special
The Holden corn seed special, which
the Rock Island will run between Des
Moines and Council Bluffs, started to-
day. The first stop was at Van Meter.
where lecture was delivered on the
necessity OF testing seed corn
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Maklnn a cAllar

L. H. Suffer. No. sl2 Fourth avenue
west, is doing considerable work in
the way of Improvement at his home
He is building new foundation un.
der the dwelling, putting in cellar.
piping the house for gas service and
installing fixtures. etc.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
AchreM .Meddinn.

Ottumwa, Mar 2S.--Special: Miss
Edith Sigel, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Sigel, we'll known Hebrews OF this
city. was welded TO Solomon Mari.
Of Moline, H., at the NJ. W. A. hall
yesterday. Over fifty prominent Jews
from other cities of the state. among
them several from Oskaloosa. were
present at the ceremony, which was
conducted by Rabbi Marquis.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Chimney Rszsd.

A tall chimney on the east wall Of
the Kalbach building. No. III High
Ave. West, has been out of line and
threatening to topple over and crash
onto the roof of the Phinney building,
story below. The possibility OF
such result has been avoided by the
Tazing of the chimney.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Makes An Addition.

James Irwin, No. $40 Fifth avenue
east, has been making somewhat ex-
tensive improvements to his property
that will cost several hundred dollars.
He has been making an addition to
the building with new roof and &C.
companying betterments much to the
improvement in the appearance of the
place.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Sent to chiIdren,s Home

Juvenile court was held before
Judge b. w. Preston Saturday after.
noon. An eight year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Atherton was ordered
taken to the children's home at Des
Moines and placed under the care OF
the Children's Home Founding Soci.
ETY..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
First Presbyterian.

A special feature of the Easter ser,
vice at the First Presbyterian church
was the dedication of beautiful
memorial window of art glass and
painting in the south side of the
main auditorium, in memory of Law.
renee Marshall Byers. only son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. s. II, M. Byers. of Des
Moines.
This special service came after the
usual praise and song service. Rev.
Alexander McFerran, pastor OF the
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Could Not Meet Debt.

Creston, March Especial: Be-
cause she owed SIC as an installnent
on furniture, which she could not
meet, Mrs. Lille Johnson, boarding
hous keeper committed suicide by
swallowing bottle of strychnine.
She came here from Clinton a year
ago.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Tim ErIteh Joins proeesslon.

Tim Fritch has been making some
betterments at his billiard and to-
bacco house, No. 119 High avenue
east. He has replaced the gasoline
light by installing gas and new fix.
lures at considerable expense and has
done other improving about his
rooms.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
More Candidates.

Nomination papers are becoming
numerous, Constable Ell Henley can.
didate for republican nomination for
shnritf has paners In circulation. VIII
Gorhee i q democratic asplrant for
the same place.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
MAT In nttnn,,.,.

The meeting OF the Southeastern
Iowa Teachers will be held In ottum-
wa April 1888, and several oskaloo.
sa teachers have part In the various
discussions that, win take place at
the convention, and large number
from here viii attend.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Big Saw Mill Burns.

North McGregor, March 2S.-Fire
Sunday afternoon entirely consumed
the Winges sawmill, an old landmark
of this place. 1t is supposed the FIRE
started with sparks from an engine.
In spite of the efforts OF the fire de-
partnent the flames spread, the wood
being so dry. Loss $4,000. No in
surance. I'm
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Poisoned by Cheese.

Boone, Mar, 28.-W. B. Spurtz, a
well-known clothing merchant, his
family and a visitor were poisoned
today by eating cheese. Their condi-
ton is critical.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Stole Brake Shoes.

Cedar Rapids, March 28.-Junk
thieves stripped thirty-four Illinois
Central cars of their brake shoes in
the yards here last night.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Aajudqed Insane.

Ella Walker was before the com
missioners Of insanity and adjudged
insane. She was taken to the stale
hospital ~ Mt. Pheasant Tor treat
menf.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31
Took strychnine.

Hamburg, March 28.-Special: Mr..
Charles Murphy is dead as the result
of taking dose of strychnine. sup
posed to have been taken accident
ally .,.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-03-31

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. ]. Cru
zen. and little George Warren Wal.
lett, son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Wal
lett, were received into the church