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Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
The pastor of one of Denvor's aris.

The pastor of one of Denvcr's aris-
tocratic churches Methodist
preacher at that-told his congrega-
tion in n sermon the other night
that he'll. as signifying place OF
eternal punishment, is myth. That
sort of teaching Is wrong, and the
preacher had no business to say 1t.
even II that is his honest belief.
The fear of hell is about tho only
thing that can keep a majority OF
Denverites half way straight, and
once they get to thinking there is
nothing Of the sort coming to thcm
hereafter, the limit will be taken off
cntirely.-Craig Empire.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
SUPERINTENDENT TO MEET.

Tho Goth annual meeting of the
state association Of county superin-
tendents will be held at the East
Side high school building, Denver,
March 2Sth and Goth.
The fourth annual conference Of
institute conductors, instructors and
superintendonts will meet at the VOL
colt school auditorium, 14th and Mar
ion streets, Denver. March 30th and
31st. HELEN NJ. WIXON,
State Superintendent.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

The Eagles intend to give smok-
er and boxing tournament in the
opera house on tho 11th Of ncxt
month. Rube Smith. OF Denver, and
RED" Ferganchich. of Russell Gulch
will figure in tho main evcnt. There
will be prellminaries between Denver
and Gilpin county boxers and the sf'
fair in every respect promises to be
up to the standard Of like attractions
given In the past by the Eagles
lodge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Irba Mae Ballantyne, of Denver,
and Orbille F. York, of Empire, were
granted a marriage license in Denver
on the 3rd inst. The young couple will
reside in Empire. The bride is a
daughter of VIM. Ballantyne, for
fner well-known mine operator OF this
and Clear Creek county. The bride
is we'll known to many in this city
who extend their hearty congratula-
tions.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Albert Sobey. one of the familiar
characters on tho streets OF Central,
died Saturday of tuberculosis. Mr.
Sobey had been ailing for several
years and his passing away was not
unexpected. He had resided upwards
OF 20 years in Gilpin county and was
Al years of age at tho time OF death.
The funeral was hold from tho res-
iience Tuesday. He leaves wifc and
ono child.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

A meeting of the Central City fire
department has been called for to-
morrow (Friday) evening. A good at
tendance is desired as several mat
ters of Importance are to be transact
ed, among them being the election
of n department secretary to finish
the unexpired term of the late j. w.
Sigi.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Sheriff Mitchell received letter
from Governor Shafroth.a few days
ago. instructing him to stop all card
playing for money. The order has
been complied with. II you herr OF
anyone playing cards for money kind
ly notify the sheriff. Arrests will
then follow and there will be some
news for the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Those attending the supper last
Friday evening. given by tho ladies
Of the NJ. E. church, enjoyed one Of
those good old meals like mother
used to prepare. Only % cents was
charged for the supper and the meal
was easily worth double the money.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Richard Floyd, who has been clerk
ing the past two or three years In
the Golden Rule store, leaves tomor
row for Payette. Ida. to enter q
store of the Golden Rulc syndicate
there. He will have charge OF the
shoe and clothing department {.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Miss Clara Mosher, Of this city,
who is candidate in the European
contest OF the Rocky Mountain News.
and who has the largest number Of
votes In Gilpin county, would appre-
ciate both old and new subscriptions
to tho paper: also daily coupons.
Please address care of Mrs. ]. Reck-
ling or phone Red IA.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Frank McGinnis went to Denver
Sunday to close a contract for res
idence in that city. Mr.. McGinnis cx-
poets to leave the latter part OF the
week for Golden. to remain perman'
emily.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

The fire department was called out
yesterday morning to extinguish a
small blaze at the rear of the Davies
pharmacy. a small shed which was
used to store straw, excelsior, etc,
caught fire from chimney. The
damage was small.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

At the opera house Saturday and
Sunday evenings views Of the Col
den smelter were shown. The pic
lures were most interesting and gave
the people present an idea of the ex-
tent of the Golden smelter.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

The Presbyterian ladies' will have
homo made bread, pie, cake, cookies.
rolls and doughnuts on sale Satur-
day, March 25th. at the Hyndman
book store. Como and get something
good for your Sunday dinner.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

County Clerk F. G. Moody today Is
sued q marriage license to Joseph
Casper and Mrs. Julia Menhennett,
both Of this county.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Tho Women's Home Missionary so
cicty will meet at the home OF Mrs.
j. Rule, on Wednesday, March 29th.
Programme will commence promptly
at half past two.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

All. Relcher rode the Woodman
goat last evening. and says that he
enjoyed little bit the speedicst
ride he had ever undertaken.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Brighton, Colo. is to have three
tickets in the city election-Wet.
Dry and Water Meter. Presume tho
latter is cross between the other
two.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Henry Peck has received a con-
tract to put up a shaft house on the
Gilpin-Coaley mine, below Black
Hawk. Stroehle has the contract for
the machinery. Eugene Perley will
manage the property. The Gilpin-
coaley is a silver proposition and
when worked years ago was a very
rich producer.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23
Mining Epitone

r. L. Martin and r. Demeter are
having the machinery on the Fourth
Of July mine repaired and intend
resuming operations in a few days.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Judge w. c. Matthews loft Mon
day for Hot Sulphur Springs on le-
gal business.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Trade at Hawley's and get your
moneys worth.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Born-Tuesday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Valentino, Of Eureka street, girl.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Only $500 per year-the Observer
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

The sale of the National, Nam
moth and other properties, to the
North American S. & R. company
will likely be closed this week. The
amount involved is 100000. The
property comprises fourteen claims
and in this group are some of the
biggest mines in the county. The
Mammoth has been idle for some
time, but the National has been work
ing the past six months under lease.
1t has big bodies of ore averaging
$1,000 a ton, with occasional pockets
Of ore of pretty high grade.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

The Golden smelter people who
took hold of the Anchor mine several
weeks ago, this week put several ma
chine men to work and will increase
the force from time to time. There
is an immense ore reserve in the
Anchor and the property is capable
of maintaining a heavy tonnage. The
smelter people are getting in shape
to start work on several properties
they have recently acquired.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Read the observer-s2.oO a year.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Read tho observer-sa.oo a yoar
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

Read the observer-$2.oo a year.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-23

John Keys, fer years an old mill
man of Gilpin county, arrived from
Denver last week to take charge of
the new Gilpin- Eureka mill. He is
making some changes in the table
equipment and expects to commence
running two batteries no later than
tomorrow. Just one battery, has been
wide experience and the Eureka plant
unie- his management ought to give
good satisfaction.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
Want New HOLIDAY

The 1912 session of the state legis.
lature will witness a statewide effort
on the part of the Knights of Column.
bus to have October 18th set apart
as holiday to be known as Columbus
day or Discovery day." and to be
celebrated in commemoration of the
discovery of America. The state
delegates who attended the national
convention, held last week in Detroit,
decided upon this movement.
October 18th is now a Holiday II
the following states: California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kan.
sas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachu-
sets, Michigan, Missouri, Montana,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Penn.
sylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, In
diana, Idaho, Maine, Oregon, Oklaho-
ma, West Virginia, Washington, Della
ware, Alabama, Arkansas and Texas.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
Manqled Body Found.

Sioux City, Aug. 12.-Special: Evi,
dences of a murder that occurred
probably two weeks ago, were dis.
covered yesterday afternoon when
the mangled and bruised body of an
unidentified woman was found on a
farm two miles south of the city.
Mrs. George Bennett, wife of the ten.
ant on the farm, found the body in a
ravine where she had gone to pick
plums. The limbs of the woman pro-
truded from a pile of brush. The tree
branches which covered the body still
were green, apparently having been
broken off within the last two days
and this shows, it is believed, the
murderer still is in the vicinity. In
vestigation disclosed that the woman
had been dead about two weeks. Her
head was gashed and the body was in
such condition that identification was
impossible. Bullet wounds from re-
yolver were found in both arms. One
shot had penetrated the body, coming
out through the chest. There are no
clues either to the identification of
the murdered woman or the circum-
stances surrounding her death.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
SUNDAYSCHOOL PARADE
All Workers Urged to Have a Part
in the Great Feature.

We fear that our church and S. s.
people in the county are not catching
the full meaning and purpose of this
proposed parade on Aug. IS. Every
preacher and superintendent in the
city, village and county should give
this parade a boost Sunday morning
and every other morning, until it falls
into line. Other counties and cities
turn out by thousands. Men and
women of all ages in large numbers
are glad to demonstrate for such a
splendid cause. The old idea, the
Sunday school Is kindergarten, is
dead. 1t is a movement of the best
men and women in the world The
interest and which Gov. Carroll has
manifested in 1t should bring several
thousand into line. Don't call your
self Sunday school man or woman
and not be at that parade. 1t is an
expression Of confiding trust in the
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
TAKEN IN BY CYPHES
Master Paul Hoover Reports an
Unpleasant Experience.

Yesterday morning the little son of
]. X. Hoover, living Az miles south
east of Oskaloosa, was kidnapped by a
band of Gypsies, near the Bloomfield
church. According to the boys story
he was riding his wheel to a field to
pull weeds when the wanderers APP
preached Because the side of the
road was very rough he dismounted
and waited for them to pass. When
they approached him two men jumped
from their rigs and grabbed the boy,
putting him in the wagon along with
his bicycle. Being scared, Paul lay
perfectly still until he had ridden
about a mile, then jumped out and
ran. One of the Gypsies, he says,
shot twice at him, SO he stopped.
Again he was thrown into the wagon
and this time bound and gagged.
The wagon drove on and on. When
five miles from Abba two men saw
him in the wagon and released him,
also gave him his bicycle. He rode
straight for home and arrived there
about SIS last evening. Mr.. Hoover
cannot understand why the Gypsies
wanted to take the boy, unless for
ransom. AS soon as he found out
where his son had been officers were
notified, but the Gypsies were head
ed toward the Missouri state line, so
there is but small chance of overtak'
ing them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
PROPERTY At AUCTION
Frank Monyer Buys L. L. Hull
Residence for $4,000.

The l.. l.. Hull residence, III High
avenue East, was sold at auction Sat,
urday morning, bringing $4,000
Frank Momyer, of New Sharon, was
the purchaser. Mr.. Momyer did not
say what he expected to do with the
property, but intimated that stranger
things had happened than for him to
come to Oskaloosa and make this his
home.
The sale was cried by E. R. Carpen.
ter, of New Sharon, and was held on
the steps of the court house at 1000
o'clock. The bidding was spirited
starting at $4,000 and running up rap.
idly to the figure at which it sold.
The property is unusually cheap at
this figure The lot is worth $4,000
and the house could not be replaced
for $4,000, so that the purchaser Is
easily $4,000 to the good on his bar.
gain.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
PRISONER SLAIN
SHOOTS UP COURT
Wounds Three When Ordered to
Jail at Christopher, III.
KILLED BY ONE OF VICTIMS
Wild Midnight Scene az Enrased
Man Draws His Revolver and
FIres-Man's Brother
Has Fatal Fall.

Benton, ILL.,, Aug. 12.-Attempting to
escape after being remanded to Jail
for examination, Martin Shadowens
shot Justice of the Peace James Man
non, City Marshal John Stakinrider
and spectator and cut Deputy Thorn
as Mackey. Mackey shot and killed
Shadowens, whose brother Charles
fell from a second story window and
was probably fatally hurt. The shoot
ing occurred at Christopher, a small
town near here.
The Shadowens brothers had been
arrested for shooting on the streets
after a man named Benges had been
Injured by a bullet. Martin Shadow
ems pleaded to be allowed to appear
in the justice court, but Justice Man
non ordered that he be taken to Jail.
Without warning Martin shot Mannon
through the right arm and then put
two bullets through the body Of Mar
shall Stakinrider. 1t is feared that
Stakinrder will die.
The courtroom was crowded by the
novelty Of a night session and Will
llhIu 0CllultL IcSSlFSu UullSt
ed for Mackey.
Mackey was injured in approaching
Shadowens before he fired the fatal
shot. In the excitement Charles Shad-
owens fell from the courtroom window
on the second floor.
Kills Policeman and ls Slain.
Louisville. KY, Aug. 12.-Policeman
Michael Baldwin was shot and killed
by a colored man and his death was
avenged a few moments later when
another patrolman shot and killed the
negro. Hearing a shot, Policeman Mi
chael Sullivan turned corner to see
Baldwin on the ground dead and the
negro, revolver in hand, running. Sui
Ivan gave chase. The negro had been
arrested on a charge Of burglary and
Baldwin was taking him to house
which had been robbed, with a view
to establishing his identity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
THE NEW SHARON CASE
Town to Operate Water Works.
Electric Light Plant to Go.

After the evidence was all in Satur-
day afternoon Judge Preston was not
long in rendering a decision in the
case of The Town of New Sharon
against the New Sharon Public Util-
ity Company and its owner, Mr.. Welt
slime. The Judge ruled that the town
had no right to ask for reCeivership
in the company, and that it could not
compel the Utility Company to oper-
ate it's plant under injunction, as the
contract had been cancelled. He
granted the town council the right to
take over the water works system at
once and operate it. He granted Mr..
Wettstine ten days time in which to
remove his electric light plant from
the city. The franchise provided that
when the contract was cancelled that
the franchise became void and that
the plant should be removed within a
reasonable length of time. The
town took immediate action, and has
set up a gasoline engine at it's wells,
and will operate its waterworks, to
give fire protection and to accommo-
date the patrons of the system.
What will be done for lights and
power in the town is unknown. The
Utility Company has been losing
money on this branch of the business
and it is not likely that other parties
will come in unless a more favorable
contract can be made. Some negotia-
lions have been carried on looking
toward having the Oskaloosa Traction
& Light Company build a line from
Oskaloosa to New Sharon and furnish
the town with power and light. If
this were done the town of New Shar-
on could get better service than it
could from a local plant, os the SER
vice would be continuous, "a hours
day and seven days in the week.
The town could also secure continu-
GUS power in this way for the opera
ton of its water system. Farmers
along the line could also be furnished
with power and light and many other
advantages would develop.
The telephone system at New Shar'
on is under the same ownership, but
as this was not brought into the con-
troversy, it was not affected in any
way.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
DECLARES PERKINS
CAUSED PANIC
Head Of Trust Company of Amer
lea Makes Statement.
FlNANCIER URGES PUBLICITY
Official of Steel Trust Asserts II
Would Do Much to Eradicate
Present Day Evils Of Great
Corporations.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Oakleigh
Thorne. president of the Trust Com
pany Of America, charged George w.
Perkins with responsibility for the
run on his concern during the panic OF
1907.
1t was in consequence Of the run
on the Trust Company Of America that
the steel trust absorbed Tennessee
Coal and Iron. The allegation Is that
the latter movement was necessary to
save the trust company from going
to the wall.
According to Mr.. Thorne, who testi-
fed at the hearing Of the Stanley
steel investigating committee, it was
through Mr.. Perkins that statement
was given to a newspaper that the
Trust Company of America was a
sore spot" in the panic situation, but
that aid would be given it.
Less than two hours before this
statement is alleged to have been
made, Mr.. Thorne swore he had told
was in good shape. The publication,
Mr.. Thorne said, started run on his
concern, which had to borrow ST.
100000 to save itself The absorption
of the Tennessee Coal and Iron com
pany followed in the excitement. This
was the concern whose collapse 1t was
reported to Roosevelt would bring
down the pillars Of the financial tenn
pie.
Prior to Thorne's taking the stand
Mr.. Perkins three days grilling was
brought to an end.
Had Told Perkins Otherwise.
A council of all the great manufac'
turers and financiers Of the nation
will be called into consultation with
congress to find a way out Of the trust
problem, according to an announce
ment by Representative Littleton OF
New York before the inquiry.
Mr.. Littleton stated that resolu
ton would soon be introduced in con
gress providing for thorough investi
CATION of industrial affairs in the
United States.
His news followed suggestion from
George w. Perkins, director Of the
steel trust, that a government com
mission which would focus the lime
light of publicity on the business al
fairs of great corporations would dc
much to eradicate present-day evilf
of trusts and preserve their virtues.
viii Be Thorough Inquiry.
81 am advised" said Mr.. Littleton
that there Is to be a thorough inquiry
into all the commercial ills of the ma
ton, and that a conference will be
called to determine the problem Of how
to deal with the industrial situation II
America.
1T Is a project that will involve 8
most drastic investigation and bring
together capital and labor In an effort
without bias, to find out just what
should be done"
That is the best news l have
heard" said Mr.. Perkins.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
IOWA BOY BROUGHT HOME
WAS VICTIM OF THE WRECK OF
BATTLESHIP MAINE.
Buried at Red Oak With Military Flu
neral Attended by Governor
and Staff.

Des Moines, Aug. 12.-Special: A
telegram from New York this after
noon says the American cruiser
North Carolina" arrived in the har'
bour today from Havana, Cuba, bear
ing the body of Lieutenant Darwin
R. Merritt, the engineer officer of the
battleship Maine" which sank in
Havana harbor at the opening of the
Spanish-American war. The body
was accompanied by Secretary of War
Simpson and other high officials of
the army. The body will be taken to
Red Oak, Iowa, where military SER
vices will be held, to be attended by
Governor Carroll and his staff. The
body has been positively identified
by the Red Oak high school class ring
that was on the finger of the skeleton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
CLOSE CALL FOR NEW BARN.
Fire Started at the J. D. Hawkins
Place on Ninth Avenue.

J. ID. Hawkins has erected a new
home and barn at 313 Ninth avenue
East. Both of the buildings are near
ly completed and will soon be ready
for occupancy. If i. had not been
for some quick work on the part OF
Mr.. Hawkins last evening the new
barn would have been destroyed. He
was working on the residence when
a neighbor notified him that his barn
was on fire. With a large bucket OF
water he extinguished the flames
himself and little damage resulted
1t is supposed that the fire originated
in a barrel of waste paper.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
NEW SCHOOL TEACHERS
Board Meet and Fill Vacancies in
the Force.

The directors of the Oskaloosa In
dependent School District met Friday
evening for the transaction of an &C.
emulation of business.
E. H. Kupke, of Valparizo, Indiana,
was elected to the position of teacher
of mathematics. Miss Clara RakOw
was elected to a place with the kin
dergarten force, Miss 10 Martin to be
a grade teacher, and Miss Eva Matti-
son to a place in the primaries. APP
pointment of teachers to ward and
room will be made soon by Superin-
tendent F. w. Else.
The tax levy for the coming year
was made. The sum of 49,, 10000 will
be required in the teachers fund,
100000 in the contingent fund and
81, 100000 in the bond fund. This is
a reduction in the levy of $5,500O0.
All bonds now due have been paid.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
Will Fight State Board.

Burlington, Aug. Especial: The
state board of medical examiners
have refused to grant an examination
to DR.. H. Walter Harmer, naprapath
and DR.. c. E. LANCE, chiropractor, OF
Burlington, in order that they might
establish their right to practice in
this state. DR.. Harmer's fight will be
to compel the state board to recognize
the naprapaths and DR.. Lange's fight
will be to establish the chiropractors
The state board declares the state
does not recognize these schools. The
Burlington men say the law does not
prevent them from practicing and
that the state board cannot have ju.
dicial powers and decide what schools
shall be recognized.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
BAbC0CK TEST
UPHELD By Law
Naprapaths and Chiropractors Will
Fight State Board.
STOLE TO SUPPORT HIS FAMILY
Murder Mystery Mystery at Sioux
City. Motorman at Clinton At
tempts Suicide. Minister of
Logan Forms Cooking Class

Des Moines, Aug. 12.-Special: The
state Of Iowa scored victory today
under the first case brought under the
new law making it misdemeanor to
Overhead the Babcock dairy test for
milk and cream. w. H. Barsby, of
Woodbine, Harrison county, was con-
victed of overreading and was fined
twenty-five dollars and costs. Con-
siderable significance is attached to
the victory of the state. 1t will es-
pecially operate to the advantage of
centralized creameries who have been
at the mercy of some INSCRIPTIONS
agents.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
book you love. Count it an opportun
ity to show where you stand.
The Auto Tax.

County Treasurer Munroe has re-
ceived from Secretary of State Hay.
ward a draft for $1,O93S3. This mon.
ey will be placed in the new road
fund created by the last legislature
and is to be used exclusively on roads
outside of the cities. The fund and
work on roads is under direct super
vision of the board of supervisors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
Forming Cooking Classes.

Logan, Aug. Especial: Because
he believes that 80 per cent of the
intemperance in this country is caus
ed by poor cooking the Rev. Chas. s.
Lylless, of the Methodist church is
organizing girls clubs here. The
girls are being directed along lines
of domestic science and already sew
eral contests have been held in bread
making and the construction of apple
pie. Boys clubs are being formed
to train the boys to be patient with
whatever cooking may fall to their
lot when they reach maturity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-08-17
Escanind Convict Seen.

Cedar Rapids, Aug. Especial:
1t was reported this morning that
Charles Smitch, the escaped convict
from Anamosa penitentiary, and his
brother, who shot the guard yester'
day, had been seen near Marion
They stole two horses from Sherman
Smitt, farmer living near Viola, and
rode to the home of John Crew, two
miles east of Marion, where they tied
their horses and took a chance and
continued their fight on foot. Allen
Hamaker, the guard who was shot,
is in a critical condition this morn.
ing.