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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED.
Home of Elijah Davis is Considerably
Damaged by Resulting Fire.

Tho fire department was called to
the Elijah Davis tcolored) home, No.
S15 c avenue west, this morning at
9:45. Fire was caused by the explos-
ion of gasoline stove. The depart
ment made quick response to the
summons and had the fire extinguish.
ed within short time after their ar
rival. The interior of the home was
damaged considerably, as the fire
seemed to be located between the
ceiling and roof. A very small
amount of, water was thrwon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
HAWK EYE.

> Fred Burl1 called on his friend, j,
Seibert, Sunday.
Mrs.. Sys'Parrick is caring for an
Oskaloosa patient.
Dry weather is still with us, but we
hope to hayeTrain soon.
Mrs. ]. Wiilders spent last Wednes
day at theuhorne of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. VanWinkle
spent the Fourth at What Cheer.
A good attendance was out to the
childrens day exercises July Bird,
Mrs. WV. VanWinkle has beer
very sick, tbut some better at this
writing.
WHITE, LILY.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
FOR WESTERN TRIP.
Roosevelt Being Urged to Visit Cali
fornia This Fall.

New York. July Especial: Col.
Roosevelt today had conference
With Clifford Pinchot and Marshall
Stimson. president of the Lincoln.
Roosevelt League of Los Angeles.
stimson wants Roosevelt to make
western trip this fall.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
Picnios.

This is great picnic weather. The
temperature OF the past week was
ideal, Twas neither too hot nor was
1t Geld and the tired shop weary,
homework people hied forth to park
and river camp for the relaxation that
an outing invariably brings.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
Bic settIlna rank.

The big tank, which will be used as
a settling basin for river water be-
fore 1t goes to the filters at the Clin-
ton water works. win have capacity
of something more than 100000 gal.
Ions Of water when it is constructed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
SOME DEALS IN DIRT
Record In Recent Real Estate Trans
fers In County.

N. M. Cory to c. A. Stringfel-
low, lot rs Crookham's S.
ID. lots 1 and A, sw ne "a.
1916 northumberland. $50 i
c. l.. Wharton and wife to
w. c. Wharton, lots 50, SO,
81, Rose Hill .........., 1000.
Jno. f. Gum and wife to
Mary e. Coats, lot Myers
& Smiths ad Oskaloosa. l..
Mary Byington to L. A.Wells,
Sc ne z4-76-16 .......... 10.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
COST OF THE PRIMARY
For the Casting of 2,760 Votes Ma
haska County Paid $1,868.52.

For each vote cast at the primary
election held Tuesday, June z, 1910,
Mahaska county paid little more
than 671a cents each, as the following
statement taken from the books of
County Auditor Briggs testifies:
The total number of votes cast in
the county by all parties was 2,760.
The costs were $1,S6S.52, divided
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
r. r. Parker, D. v. N.
VET ERIN RIAN 9.

New Phone No. GLIB. Hospital, No.
3O5 South First Street Residence.
No. 301 South First Street 46tf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
North Of Court House, up Stairs.

and well taken. He was accompanied
by his wife. e
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12
Golden Smelter Up-tO.Date

when the blast is turned into the
mammoth furnaces at the Golden smell
ter in about one month from now, there
will not be plant in the state or even
in the entire west that will be its super
ior in up-to date equipment for the econ
omical handling and treatment Of ore
Everything possible has been done by
the new owners of the plant, the North
American Smelter and Mines company,
to put the plant in such condition that
there will be absolutely no question of
the success OF its operation. Supt. My
ers has been on tho job every minute
since the improvements began and al
lows no detail to escape him that might
lead to betterment of the WORKS.
Perhaps the alterations that will do
more than anything else to increase the
output OF matte and decrease the cost
are those in the handling of the ores as
they come into the plant and the Stag
as it leaves the furnaces. After the ore.
lime rock, coke. etc, are once unloaded
into the bins every movement thereafter
Will Oe automatic. IL Tue SolOrduO anu
Southern railroad was equipped with
dump cars even the ore shoveling could
be dispensed with. Two belt elevators
and an endless bucket elevator are now
being placed to bring the, materials
from the foot of the bins to the charge
floor where system of hoppers will be
arranged for the distribution to the
charge barrows. Supt. James Myers is
keeping about sixty at work rushing the
imI 70 !ements to completion. The
company is now buying custom ore and
at the mines of the company in Clear
Creek county a large tonnage Of ore Is
being blocked out for treatment. Many
applications by mining operators for
contracts are being received and large
custom business is likely to be done. =
Golden Transcript
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12
Stanley Mine Prospering

The Stanley property under the man
agement of James E. Bowden is coming
to the front as in the good old days Of
the past. In addition to the ore that is
being run through the Salisbury mill
he has shipped two cars OF ore during
the past week from which returns have
not yet been received but which will
show excellent results. A big strike in
the third level of the mine has just come
to light the vein of which shows about
s5 percent silver or an average OF l'o
pounds per ton. Accompanying 1t Is
fine streak of galena ore. The various
leasers under him are taking out good
tonnage. The ordinary ore runs on an
average $50 per ton. The second level
is showing better than ever In the history
OF the mine and is the largest stope yet
encountered. The year 1910 promises
to be a banner one for the output OF ma
ny of our mines and indicates greatly
increased production.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

A few days ago the young son Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. W. Ford barely escaped
serious injury by the ovsrturning Of =
boiling pot Of coffee, and while the
wound is still painful, no permanent
results will follow. The grocer had
started the first aid for breakfast. J"
and had the coffee in fair way Of pro-
gress, when . misplaced stove-lid ever
turned the coffee pot, the contents Of
which went over the child who was sit
ting on . low stool near the stove.
Fortunately the child was just out Of
range with his head, but the boiling
fluid struck the right shoulder and
severely scaldsd it to the elbow Of the
arm. The injury il rapidly yielding to
treatment.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

During the past few days there has
been a large number of visitors to the
city and as a result the several hotels
have been liberally patronized. Some
of them have at times been crowded to
overhowing but with the aid OF outside
rooms these travellers and prospective
investors have been well cared for. Then
those who come here are full OF good
cheer over prosperous year IN mining.
There are no pessimists among them
and it is to be hoped the class Of people
in this community who are thus inclined
will take lessons from the optimlsts.
The outlook is all right, the strikes are
increasing in size and number and soon
the procession will be filed with ad-
vanced agents and advocates OF prosperi-
ty in this reliable and good camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12
Sanitarium Improvements

The Sanitarium company has re-
eeived the frame work, pulleys ca
bic and other parts of an elevator to
be install led in the hot tunnel building
The elevator will run from the office
and rooming floor to the basement.
By this means patients who are un-
able to walk can be wheeled
in chair to the elevator, TAX
en- down to the tunnel level and wheeled
to the baths. 1t will be decided i'm
provement for the advantage of those
whose are afflicted with rheumatism
to such an extent as to be unable to
walk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12
Mines Committee Gets Busy

On Wednesday afternoon there was a
meeting of as many members of the
Committee on Mines and Minerals as
were available. to consider matters per
tanning to the taking OF the mining cen
sus in this section, so as to have the
district placed in the proper light before
the public when the tabulated report is
compiled by the census bureau. There
were present A. r. Comstock, V. |. Nox
on aud J. T. Mallalieu. who met in the
office of the latter There was also pres
ent Mr.. Nj. II. Learnard, who has been
appointed to gather statistics for Gilpin
and Clear Creek counties. The former
county will no doubt be found in excel
lent condition for obtaining reliable
report from the various mines, from the
fact that for couple of years their etfi-
cient secretary has been compiling sta
tistics OF the mineral resources and
which can easily be placed at the dis
posal of the census sdeclal while he will
also have the active cooperation OF
Percy Alsdorf and other members OF
the commercial body. In this county
we have no such information available,
but it will all have to be dug up and
worked out by the enumerator for this
purpose and in a limited time. Mr..
Learnard stated what the bureau had
placed at his disposal, and when the
committee considered it the members
found that his information was entirely
hot hIpn yn1ld
have to be done to render the assistance,
as it was impossible for the special to
get the facts pertaining to all the work
ing and producing mine. of this district
within the time required. 1t was the
opinion of all present that our CONNER
cial organization should secure the ser
vices Of competent person to make the
| preliminary canvass of the district and
get the information as far as possible by
the time of his return here, in about 80
DAYS. To hire man familiar with all
the mines and mining conditions for
period of 30 days would be a mere baga-
telle compared with the good that would
result in showing up the district IN
proper manner. Mr.. Comstock and Mr..
| Learnard were requested to wait on the
president of the commercial association
| and present this matter, which they did
ard received the most cordial considera-
! ton. Asa result OF this consultation
the president thought that some Of the
leading operators and mining interests
could and would get together and ascer-
tain the facts wanted from good per
/ cent Of the mines, and then a competent
person could be secured to look after
| the remainder The committee was of
the general opinion that such person
should be employed at once, but no
doubt this other proposition will meet
the desired ends if the work is taken
up promptly and persistently. 1t Is
matter of vital Importance to this county
and every sectien Of the county should
be asked and urged to do the same in
their locality. II one part Of the county
does its full duty and another part
neglects to do so, the general results
will be reduced. The Committee on
Mines and Minerals here has been on
the alert all the time to benefit the min
ing interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12
Let's Get the Hatchery

A bill has passed the Senate and
is now before the House Committee
on Hateheries providing for the es-
tablishment Of another government
Hatchery in Colorado. This is a mat
ter that should enlist the hearty sup
port of our people IN the way of Sc
curing its location, it should receive
prompt attention and with concerted
action on the part of those who have
already done 80 much in stocking the
lakes and streams, success can be at
tanned. There should be no delay in
taking up this question and pushing =
vigorous campaign. 1t should receive
the attention Of the city officials, the
Fish and Game Association and Com
mercial Association. Many of our men
like ]. J. Shsrwin, George X. Kimball
"Brick" Robinson and others have
been giving much time, means and at
tsntion to this duty and protecting fish
and their efforts should be backed up
in securing for this locality this
Hatchery. 1t 10 hoped
that the different organizations emu
merated herein Is well n the
members of our sommu
nifty will start the move and push it
with all possible zeal. 1t can be accom-
plished il the right effort il put
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

The question is freq uently asked about
the number OF producing mines IN the
Idaho Springs district. No one keeps
tab on these so accurately as Fred u.
Wiley and when he makes statement
he does SO "by the card" and the state
ment is accurate and authoritative. his
record shows that from this district
alone there were 169 different properties
that produced ore last year. We hear
of the large shippers just the same as
we hear of the immense business stores,
while the scores of small shipping mines
that contribute towards swelling the
output of ore are seldom heard OF. Yet
these not only assist in the production
Showing, but the multiplicity of them
adds to the wage earning record and
the employment OF labor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Warren i Company have a lease on
the third level of the Shafter east and
in Block 6. They have good showing
gold, and 20 per cent copper with some
silver. Leaving out the last the other
minerals run the value up to approx
mately s235 90 per ton. This old pro-
ducer is as reliable a. the rising and
setting Of the sun and has forty years Of
a reputation behind it and many such
periods before it. The Shafter never
fails to turn out its quota Of the pre-
cious metals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

The next mum Der Of the lyceum course
will come off on the evening OF April g.
Keep your eyes opsn for future announce
meuts This will be the last OF the
course and it should be greeted with
large audience. II you don't go you
may regret it the same as you did the
J. Adam Bede lecture.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Aldermen Sam McGinnis, and P. j.
Peterson spent day or two in Denver
this week looking up horse flesh with
view to purchasing a team for the
city. Mr.. McGinnis is also anticipating
the purchase several teams for his
livery barn.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. C. l. Spessard received inform
alton to-day of the death Of Joseph
Hiatt whish sad event occurred at Port
Carbon Penn, on the Sth inst. For
many years he resided in this district
and is we'll and favorably known and
remembered by large circle Of ac-
auaintances. He left here several
years ago. He was . member Of the
A. O U. W. During his residence
here he was engaged in mining and
also worked az engineer at some OF the
mines. The particulars Of his death
have not been received.
Merchant N. Weinbsrger has gone
xki< L., sha.k ox1tiaeE
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Druggist Rlliott, ever alive to new
schemes for advertising, for several
DAYS the fore part of the week, dec
GRATED his principal show window with
TOW balloons which would alternate in
getting into the basket prepared for
them. The design was created to ad-
yartise the basket ball games between
the Wyoming team and the To-
calS
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr. John Gordon, travelling passenger
and freight agent Of the Burlington sys
tenn was in the city from Thursday af
ternoon until Friday morning in the
interest of the company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. NJ H. Learnard, special mining
census enumerator, left for Central City
Thursday morn NJ, where he will spend
such part of a month as is necessary in
making reports on the mining properties,
after which he will return to this county
and again take up the work, first at
Idaho Springs and then working the
districts to the west end of the county.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. J. F. CARRIER, one Of the large and
influential business men of St. Joseph,
Mo-. was a visitor the FIRST of the week
who thoroughly enjoyed the balmy air,
the excellent water and the beautiful
scenery in this section. He was also
looking over mining affairs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Bob" Wood donned his Sunday go to
meeting suit yesterday afternoon and
left for Denver to look over some horse
deals with the view Of increasing the
efficiency OF the transfer business OF
Curnog and Wood, which is even now
up to an excellent standard.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. Fred f. Angove went to Denver
Oh Tuesday to attend the laying of the
corner stone of the Chamber Of Com
merce building by the Masonic Grand
Lodge OF this state. Fred is one OF the
grand Officers, having been selected as
Grand Orator at former meeting OF
the Grand Lodge.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

DR.. J. Enos Wait, president OF the
General Consolidated Mines company
arrived in the city Sunday morning and
remained here during the week inspect
ing the workings of the several proper
ties and consulting with his associates
in reference to the future developments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

During the visit of the students OF
the mining department of the University
of Wyoming, under the chaperonage OF
Prof Dart, two games of basket ball
were played-one on Monday night be
tween the visitors and the High School
team and the other with the visitors
and the town team on Wednesday night
The university boys we're victorious in
both games.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr. w II. Bennets, formerly of Du-
mont but now one of the proprietors OF
the Clarendon hotel. 1911 Arapahoe ST.,
Denver, was a pleasant caller at this
office the latter part of last week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

The success that attended the last
dance given by the Cliff House and the
thorough manner in which tho guests
enjoyed the old fashi ned dances has
led the management to give another on
the night Of March 18th. 1t will be
accompanied by a supper that Will be
OF the most appetizing nature.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. g. A. Nolmer. general manager OF
the Hardman Printing company OF st.
Joseph, Mo-, came into the city Monday
evening to familiarize himself with min
ing conditions here and visit the proper
ty in which he is interested.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Albert and Theodosia Wall spent Sun
day in Denver visiting with their brother
Theodore. who is an inmate of hospital
there and recovering from recent oper-
alton for appendicitis.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Among the many prominent guests
is Mr.. F. Richards, mining engineer Of
Denver. He was accompanied by his
wife and also f. p. Lee and + Mann OF
Milford, Mass, and Mr.. B. r. Miller OF
Plymouth, Mass. During their stay here
they visited several mining properties
and tunnels. The exact nature of their
trip was not fully divulged, but suffi-
cient leaked out to know that there is
under consideration some prospective
important deals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mrs. Fred Nye and son went to Den
yer the first Of the week for visit
with her mother. Mr.. Nye is taking
his meals from the top of a soap box
in the meantime.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mrs. E. K. Doty, and two children,
after spending several days with Mr..
and Mrs. r. D. Blair on Sunnyside,
returned to their home in Denver
yesterday morning. Mrs. Doty is
sister of Mrs. Blair.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Angus Sutherland has acquired an
interest in the Short-Graham lease on
the Treasure Vault in Virginia canon
and upon his return from Idaho where
he will go to look after some farm land,
will devote his time to mining.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mrs Edith Scott. who has been the
guest of the family of A. l.. Seivert for
some time past. returned to her home at
Goldteld, New. last Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Jake Walstead went to Denver on the
early train Tuesday to look after some
business matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

After spending about year in Arizo-
ma Mr.. George Dunnaway has returned
to the city and will remain here on a
visit with his folk.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Cashier A A. Slower. of the Mer-
chants and Miners National bank, went
to Denver this morning on a business
mission.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Tom Bonner took day off Sunday
and put in the time in the capital city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr. Keith. formerly employed in Han
sons barber shop, stopped off the train
to shake hands with friends last Sunday.
He is interested in mining at Dumont.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Joseph II. Boyd returned Sunday from
lodge business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

E. n. 1otten, the jeweler, was looking
up new designs in his line at Denver
the first Of this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Senator Roberts returned on the even
ing train Monday from a several days
visit with his friends in Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mrs and Mrs. N. H. Brown went to
tho valley on the early morning train
today for a few DAYS visit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Druggist }. J. Sherwin was called tc
Denver Tuesday 10 look after some elec
tric light matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Hon, J. Incl, probate Judge for the
county of Buchanan, St. Joseph, No..
spent Tuesday in this camp inspecting
mining properties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Fred Stroehls has spent some time
over at Blackhawk this week owing to
the illness of his brother
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. James Sampson, OK sheriff OF bu-
chanan county, Mo-, was a visitor in the
city the first Of the week. He was on a
trip of business pertaining to some pros
pective mining investments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Buds" Oliver visited his city friends
at Denver for day the first of the week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Mr.. John Spitsnagel, after spending
six months with the family Of his sor
here, returned the first OF the week te
his home at Marion, Indiana.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Tom Evans went to the valley on the
early train Tuesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Charley Crosson always has pleasant
smile and genial hand hake for his nu-
merous friends. He belongs to the op-
timistic class and believes in looking on
the bright side of life. Then whenever
he has anything good he wants his
friends to share with him, whether it is
fish, game or his farm products. He
came to this Office Tuesday and left a
m sst liberal supply of the finest rutaba
gas and choice potatoes that one rarely
sees,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

Cashier F. f. Angove was a passen-
ger for the big city on the early train
Tuesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

A regular meeting of the volunte
fire department was held at the city hall
last Monday evening, and it was most
largely attended by members who give
of their time and efforts to prevent de-
struction Of property. The selection of
four names was made to be presented to
the city council as chief of the fire de-
partment as follows: II. l.. Robinson
Frank Walters, Oscar Dumont, John H.
Edwards. From this list will be seiec-
ted the new chief. Dick White was
again selected secretary Of the organiza-
ton, while W. A. Roberts will look after
the finances as treasurer.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

J. J. Elliott spent a couple of day
here this week looking after his prop
erty interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

The Stanley cottage is being occu-
pied this week by Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Brownles and a party of friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

George G. Weber arrived in tine city
Monday evening and spent several days
in the camp in the interest OF mining
affairs with which he is associated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

G. c. Stumm spent = day in Denver
the fore part of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-03-12

City Attorn y Fred COLON was a
passenger for the big city Tuesday