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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06

L. S. Coffin, the philanthropist of
Fort Dodge, Familiarity known as
Father Coffin" has made a gift of
$4,000 toward the endowment of Beu-
ma Vista college.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06
Silos at the HaWkeye
Lumber Co. 46w4

II the carnival does not bring rain
we must wait for the Yearly Meeting
of Iowa Friends. That never fails to
get the showers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06

No water fit for use and no ice
deliveries on the Fourth of July add
ed their burdens to sweltering hui
nanifY
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06
ST. Louis Wool.

st. Louis, July 5.--Territory and
western mediums, 17@19kc; fine
mediums, 16@17hc; fine 11@12c.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06

If schedule X has anything to do
with the price of potatoes, let's re-
duce the tariff at once.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06
NNlD n
Hoqs at Eleven Markets,

Eleven markets Monday received
$500 hogs, against 100000 a week
ago and a holiday year ago. Total
for 1911 to date, 12,S64,000, against
1858, 1000 same period 1910.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

Curtis ]. Musgrove, Ottumwa ..25
966 and
Iva |. Cummings, OskaIoosa ....19
DUSHOUT.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Dushout, of SIC South Second
street, Monday, uly 3, ten-pound
son.
HENRY.-Died, at her home, July
4, 1911, at 2:30 p. m. of general de.
bility of two years duration, Phebe P.
Henry aged SO years, 8 months and
Is days. Funeral services Thursday
July 6, at the Olivet church. Inter.
ment in Olivet cemetery.
The deceased was born in Virginia,
October 10. 1927, and has beena resi-.
dent of Mahaska county for 81 years.
She leaves the following brothers and
sisters: M. M. Henry, Col. r. r. Hen.
ny, Lizzie b. Henry, Mary L. Henry,
Mrs. August Henry and Jeff ]. Henry.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1911-07-06
LOCAL MARKET PRICES.

Paid by Oskaloosa dealers for live
stock, grain and produce.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens with a scream from
Dorothy March in the opera box OF MIS-
Missioner. wealthy widow. 1t is oc-
casioned when Mrs. Missioner's necklace
the floor. Curtis Griswold and Bruxton
Sands. society men In love with Mrs. MIS-.
eioner. gather up the gems Grisw9ld
doc declares IT was not the genuine. An
expert later pronounces all the stones
substitutes for the original. One of the
missing diamonds Is found in the room
Of Elinor Holcomb confidential compan-
in her innocence. Meantime. in an up
town mansion. two Hindoos, who are In
America to recover the Maharanee. dis
cuss the arrest. Detective Britz takes
DR.. Fitch. Elinor's lance, in running
down the real criminal. Britz learns that
duplicates of Mrs. Missioner's diamonds
were made in Paris on the order OF
Elinor Holcomb. While walking Britz Is
seized. bound and gagged by, Hindoos. He
makes his escape. Britz discovers in
sane diamond expert whom he believes
was employed by either Sands OF Girls
wold to make counterfeits of the Mission
IS on the verge. of failure. Two Hindoos
burglarize the home of Sands and are
captured by Britz. On one of them he
finds note signed by "Millicent" and ad-
man named MIilicent Delaroche, to whom
Griswold has been paying marked atten-
tons. Tho Swami attends a ball at Mrs.
Missioner's home. but learns nothing fur
ther about the diamonds. Britz disguised
as a thief. visits the apartment of Mill
cent He finds a box that once con-
tained the missing diamonds, but It is
empty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
"PrInce Johnv Van euren.

John Van Buren, son Of Martin Van
Buren,. at one time generally known
as Prince john" having undertaken
the representation as a lawyer of q
certain causaa before the courts. very
much to the disgust Of one OF his
friends. the latter expostulated with
him in vain, and losing his temper.
exclaimed:
Van Buren,. is there no case so
low. so vile. SO filthy. that you would
decline to represent it?"
Il do not know" Van Buren, re-
Piled. hesitatingly. and quickly ap-
preaching his ear close to the lips
of the inquirer he whispered: What
have you been doing Hilton: Fun
ny Side of Politics"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29


more startling happens to distract Its
attention"
Rather looks as II we were trap
ped" Britz said.
Somewhat" rejoined Fitch. We're
here to stay unless that reptile goes"
Can we kill 1t. do you Think" asked
the detective.
1--WE might II we had machine gun
have you got pistol?"
II brought one into the room." an
swered Britz, feeling in his pockets,
but laid It on that table when was
going through those drawers. Pretty
careless. eh?"
Fitch nodded. He was racklng his
wits for some means Of escape which
meant. SO far as he could see. a meth
cd of killing the snake. 1t seemed use
less to expect help from outside the
house. The door between the hall and
the room in which they were was
closed, and before 1t hung portieres
heavy enough to muffie their loudest
shouts. Their only probable chance OF
relief lay in the hope that the blue
coat would become sufficiently anxious
at their failure to return and would
enter the house in quest of them.
Even In that rather remote contin-
gency, however. It was far from GER
tain they could warn him before the
strike him to death. No. they were
thrown utterly upon their own re-
sources. Britz agreed with the doctor
on that point, as in low tones. SO that
they might not further Infiame the SER
pent. they discussed their situation.
Guess there's nothing accidental
about this little sunshine being in the
room," said Britz musingly. Those
Oriental strong-armers probably fig
ured 1t out that one or both of us
would come here, and SO they arranged
this pleasing little surprise party.
think 1t is worthy place in the society
columns as one of the successes of the
season."
He made light OF the danger because
that was his way when he was in a
particularly tight place; but he rea-
lized the peril by this time as fully as
did the doctor. There was nothing hu-
morous In the fact that all the time
they were held prisoners atop the chif-
fonier by the gray death before them,
the Hindoos we're doubtless making the
most Of the time thus gained for es-
cape. True. he had asked that all the
ordinary avenues OF escape from the
city be watched. and although he took
1t for granted Chief Manning would
carry out the request conscientiousIy
he was not at all confident the men
sent from the Central Office and from
the various precinct headquarters
would be proof against the adroitness
Of Indian noblemen, adopts. and thugs.
Moreover. 1t was es good as certain
that the Swami. the Prince. and their
followers would not seek to fee the
city by any ordinary route. Britz him
self. had he been free to continue the
pursuit. would have looked first to the
most extraordinary modes Of night
compatible with practical conditions.
From what he knew Of the men, by
this time 1t would not amaze him
greatly to find they had left the city
by airship or submarine, slightly i'm
probable as either means of transit
might have been few years be-
fore.
Bottled up. docl" he exclaimed
gloomily.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29

kerchief, which. crisp one instant. was
limp the next.
Pretty close CALL" he said, when
speech was restored to him.
what is it?" asked Britz.
What is it?" exclaimed the doctor.
well. only the most dangerous thing
infinite wisdom has seen At to place
in that wonderland of the East"
Shaker" asked the detective.
"Snake!" cried Fitch. That's not
the word. man. It is the most poison
GUS serpent known to scientists-the
terrible cobra dl capello, of Hindo-
stan. A single touch OF its fangs is
the beginning of the end-the way to
a swift finish"
Hurt much?" asked the detective.
coolly.
1T is said to be the most frightful
torture man can experience-death by
cobra's poison. Science has not yet
found an antidote. II rattler bites
you, you may save your life with
whisky II you get 1t soon enough
When a cobra sets his teeth In you,
you don't have time to drink the whis-
KY. even II the glass is at your lips,
and nobody knows whether It, would do
any good II you had time to drink it."
long low whistle was the detec-
tive's only expression of his apprecia'
ton Of their predicament. His study
Of Oriental lore did not acquaint him
with the characteristics Of the cobra.
But the doctor was a scientist, and
Britz was willing to take the informa-
tion on trust. 1t was a situation In
which he felt he could afford to dis
pense with experimental knowledge.
The thick. beautifully rounded snake,
ashen In color and sinuous of move
ment, apparently was not alarmed by
the scramble Of the doctor and the de-
tective to the top Of the chiffonier. nor
even by the swing Of the divan under
the vigorous push of Fitch's foot. 1t
lowered the head 1t had lifted few
inches from the floor. and continued
its passage across the room; but a
short, dry laugh from the sleuth evi-
IDENTIFY angered 1t more than any louder
noises. 1t stopped midway of the
room, turning its head once more to-
ward the men on their narrow perch.
An involuntary shiver ran through
Fitch, and even Britz felt little un-
comfortable under the serpent's gilt
tering gaze. The creature coiled itself
In the center of the floor, its head lift.
ed. and those beady eyes twinkling
furiously. Then began motion of the
head like that of waterspout to a
point at least knee-high OF tall man.
The head bent forward slightly, and
the neck on both sides distended slow
ly until the loose flesh formed a sort of
hood behind and slightly above both
sides OF the narrow. wicked forehead
of the serpent.
'Look!" cried Fitch. That is the
unmistakable sign of cobra, the dead
ly hooded snake of India 1t is like no
other member of the serpent family.
When you see that hood commence to
come out-don't wait to see the rest"
About how long do you think 1t will
stay there. Ioctor?" asked the detec-
tive.
Until It either gets us or forgets
u.s." answered the physician "The dis.
tension Of the skin about the neck In
that way means that the beast is an
CRY. Once It is thoroughly aroused, 1t
never gives up until 1t strikes its VIC
tim. or is hlled-unless something
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
Matter Of Rreathlno.

Teachers will be Interested in the
experiments of DIR. Noble. connected
with tho New York schools He ends
that many boys are vicious looking
and bad because they do not breathe
properly. One boy who scowled at
his teacher and frequently played
truant. after a course In breathing
lessons became bright. upright-iook-
ing boy and fond Of school
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-12-29
Tit for Tat.

why was Muggles so angry with
his wife?"
because she took the money to Jay
for her new harem skirt that he In
tended to use for his Turkish cigs-
rettes.''
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
A S0CiaIEyent.

On Wednesday evening the new
cotton office of the McShane Cotton
Co, was the scene of a most festive
social event, when the Misses Nc
Shane so highly complimented their
charming visitors, Misses Fugate
and Rallaw and Bass, of kentucky
who were without a doubt the most
graceful and. poplar dancers on the
floor,
Ross Orchestra furnished music
for this delightful occasion, while
fully twenty five graceful couples
glided over this SPLENDID floor,
each vieing with the other to wiring
the greatest degree of pleasure.
Many visiting young ladies graced
the occasion and all of Greenwood's
set were out to thoroughly enjoy
such hospitality as was dispensed
by the charming hostesses,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
Philip on Boom.

Philip, o the Ta~lIahatchie river and
Charleston branch Of the Y. & n. v.
railroad just across the river from Le-
fore county is reported az booming
with $4,000 In building in course of
construction. Philip has one Of the
largest lumber plants in Mississippi,
and is on navigable water with rich
virgin territory for support. Phillip
practically . new town and Lee After
bury, the Greenwood real estate man il,
one Of the chief promoters of her pros
perity.
FL B. Hull, Of Jackson, Miss, will fill
In and beautify the old brickyard
section Of Market street. This will add
about 81 building lots to that section O
the city.-Jackson News
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
What New York is in Popular
Songs.

Spring is here and with it come the
song birds with their haunting, 1e-
witching airs and clever euphonious
lyrics: Some of these melodious
creations enjoy but a brief existence,
while others make a more lasting I'M
preston on the busy throng aud come
in for a longer period of popularity.
Two of these favored ditties mana
ting from New York, tho birthplace of
popular songs, have just come to our
notice and we print q small extract of
each.
The first of these, "1'M LOOKING
FOR A NICE YOUNG FELLOW, WHO
IS LOOKING FOR A NICE YOUNG
GIRL is n of those ingenious num-
bers calculated to appeal to the boys as
we'll as the girls. 1t has a most tanta-
LIKING tune, set to q playful, bubbling
lyric. This musical hit, as they term q
success in professional %parlance, will
surely DO all the rage during the Sum-
mer season and will hold sway with tie
bands and dance orchestras.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
The Rev. George Myers, tho gifted

The Rev. George B. Myers, tho gifted
ycnng r ctor Of tho church Of the
ma ivi ysf Greenwood, who has been
.ppci-,.d by the Bishop priest in
charg- # nc Episcopal Mission Of All
Saints Of .!is city, came for his initial
service Ia, day evening much to the
d-iight :f his little flock. Owing to
the s. rvices in the other churches only
asma!l congregation created Mr.. Myers,
but what it lacked in numbers made up
in appreciation. A fine sermon this
little fl ek enjoyed, and are enthus-
. site yer their good fortune in haviog
such an able and consecrated man to
lad them. May they reapond to the
generosity and spiritual interests of
Mr.. Myers and before many months
rear in our midst a chapel Of "All
Saints consccrated to the work Of our
Lord.-Charleston Herald.
TIL re is one medicine that every
family should be provided with BOD
especially during the summer months;
viz, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is almost cer-
tain to be needed. 1t costs hut a
quarter. Can you afford to b without
1t? For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
..PersonaL.


DIR. C. L.. Holcomb, Dentist, Office over
3 and1O Cent Store.
Mr.. Earnest Clark was up from
Morgan Monday.
Come to Greenwood on the 4th Of
July and enjoy yourself.
DR.. Frank Holloman was over from
Itta Bena on business Monday.
The uniform success hat attended
the use of Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it a
favorito everywhere. 1t can always be
depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
Miss Annie Collier was wei from
Itta Bena shopping Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. W. Livingston was down from
Minter City on business Wednesday.
1t is worse than useless to take any
medicines internally for muscular
or chronic rheumatism. All that 10
needed is a free applicant of Chamber
lain's Liniment. For sale by all
dealers.
Mr.. J.e. Scott was up from Morgan
on business Wednesday.
Mr.. Lee Daniel was over from AckeF.
man on business this week.
Messrs. billiard Peel and John Farmer
came down from Schlater on business
Monday.
Hon. ]. L Gillespie and Gordon
Gillespie enjoyed a visit to relatives at
Sardis and Como Sunday.
Hon. J. L. Gillespie has returned to
the and office at Jackson after
thoroughly enjoying a two weeks visit
to his friends at home.
Hon. J. L.. Haley and Hon. J. D. Nc
Lemorc were over from Itta Bena or
business Monday.
what's wrong with my chicks? Well
it's some guessing but u first would
be that it is lice. Those pests are not
responsible for all the chick losses, bu,
they are killing their share right along
If you have not used Conkey Lice
Preparations, try them. Wi!ron Feet
Store. -"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30

To His Excellency, Hon. II. r. Noel, the
Governor of the State Of
MiaaisSiDpi.

To His Exceilency, Hon. II. +. Noel, the
Governor of the State of
Mississippi:
Your petitioner, Ben Huckelby. now
. convict serving = sentence At Bel
mont farm, would respectfully show to
your Honor that at the January1000 Term
OF the Leiore County Circuit Court, he
was indie led for shooting with intent
to kill, and that the verdict OF the jury
was guilty as charged and he was
given = sentence Of seven years by the
Court.
Further that since February 9th 1909
he has been . convict at the Belmont
Farm Of the State ~Penitentiary, and
has made q most model prisoner, serv-
ing almost the whole time to date as a
trusty, enjoying the extreme confidence
Of all officials at that farm.
Further hat we deem from the
evidence Of the state introduced at the
trial that your pc sitioner has been suf-
6cently punished for the crime for
which he was convicted, and Of which
sentence Of seven years he has already
served over two years, and we are sure
that he has repented for such wrong
doing, aud il granted executive
clemency, would make a ~lawabiding
citizen.
These n other promises considered
your petitioner humbly asks for a full
pardon and that his liberty, be restored
to him, and he shall ever pray, etc.,
BEN HUCkELBY,
w. G. TAYLOR,
J. L. GILLESPIE,
and others
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
For Sale

under deed Of trust, at auction, in Du-
rant, Mississippi, o n Tuesday, July 18th,
the famous Cas- Italian Springs property,
including new $4,000 Hotel, and 35S
acres we'll improved farm and pasture
land, situated 3 miles west of Durant,
Mississippi. These springs are we'll
known throughout the South for their
curative powers Of diseases of stomach,
liver and kidneys. A splendid oppor.
tunity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
BIG POLITICAL Rally.

Barbecue and Brunswick
Stew at Owens Wells, July 4:
Hon. Wiley Nash and fandy
q. YeWell will speak ID the
morning. There will be q
game Of base bail IN the af-
tern0oO and q dance Ct night.
Joia the crowd and spend q
pleasauf 9TH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30

Mics Marie Btonef has returned
from . visit to friends 1T 6chlatef.
Nj. Frank Gardner returned from 3
visit to Oxford the first Of the weet.
Mr.. ]. v. Roberts, Of Ruleville, va.
visitor to the city the hrst Of the
week.
Dr.. ". B. winkler VA up from
Tchula on business the first of the
week.
Mr.. ]. q. Stephens made = business
visit to Itta Bena the middle OF the
week.
Hon. ]. L. Haley made a business
Wilt to New Orleans the latter part Of
this week.
The woman Of today who has good
health, good temper, good sense, bright
eyes and = lovely complexion, the re-
suit Of correct living and good diges-
ton, wins the admiration Of the world
II your digestion il faulty Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
correct it. For sale by all dealers.
Mr.. c. c.. Nye went ov"r to Itta
po>. aud po,cla;p m hnsinela the
middle of the week.
The handsome Office building Of the
McShane Cotton Coz il certainly a
credit to Greenwood.
Mr.. W. A. Swift came up from Swift
Monday to attend the meeting of the
Executive Committee.
We are glad to Eote that Mr.. Jno.
Wingfeld is fast recovering from his
recent illness At Schlater.
Mossrs. D. c. Hill, Scion Brown, Tom
Smith, and others were up from Sidon
on business Monday.
Messrs. D. T. Mitchell. F. r. Streater,
and Giles Avent were down from
Minter City on business Monday.
Whooping cough IL not dangerous
whom the cough IL kept loose and ex-
eotoration easy by giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t has beer
used In many pidemics Of this disease
with perfect 9 Fol sale by all
callers.
Hon. r. T. Jones has just received
cd his new car, and 10 enjoying the
good roads Of the city and county
more than ever.
Eupora pulled of a series OF games
with Itta Rena the middle of the week,
but were not In the class with this pro-
gressive little city's club.
Mrs, Bessie Pierce, OF Memphis, and
Miss Alins Coates, Of Hot Springs.
were the charming guests Of Miss
lucille Richbourg, at Itta Reua, this
week.
Mrs. Lee Arterbury, Mrs. Lena
Barber and Mr.. Earnest Tillman have
returned from Crystal Springs where
they were called by the death OF their
father.
Mr.. Harry Walton, who was formerly
| connected with @. W. Chenoworth & Co
contractors and builders, has return<
to Greenwood after several months
away, and has formed . partner shil
with g. W. Chenoweth. This firm will
be = strong factor in the contracting
and building line, and we call attention
to their oard in this issue.
NJ. p. Caskey, Of Phillip. was il
Charleston this week and paid this of
Ace an appreciated call. He instructed
us to run his photo and card in thu
Herald until tho first day Of August j,
order to Offset tho persistent rumo
that Is circulated from time to tim
that he has withdrawn from the rae
for sheriff. He states positively tina
he is In rsce to stay until he is votes
out or elected, despite all rumors t
the contrary.-Charleston Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
Y. AUIfSEY
FOR CONSTABLE.
ASplreS to Serve Beat Three ID That
Capacity.

In this issue of The Commonwealth
appears the announcement Of the candi-
dacy Of Mr.. Sam v. Attlesey. who
aspires to serve the voters of Beat
Three, Lefore County, as Constable.
Mr.. Attlesey, is too we'll known to
this district for any in.rsductie a., tav
ing resided in Greenwood and Lenore
County for twenty er thirty years.
Mr.. Attlesey feels that the. Office will
be q great help, and that he is in every
way capacitated for the discharge OF
the duties of the position.
Mr.. Attlesey expects to see all the
voters in the beat before the election,
and asks a careful consideration of his
claims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
j. WIENER, Trustee,

Irtv anu r5spJS~~asAfs HSrrV wOeIngS.
Brave as the bravest, imbued always
with the deep and un~alterable courage
of his conviction, he was at the same
moment as tender and sympathetic as a
woman, and none knew him but to love
him. No pen can with proper eloquence
depict the sincereity of his great soul
and the absolute integrity Of his
righteous purposes.
Men may come and men may go in the
pulpit of this church, but it will never
be occupied by a man of more potent
influence, of stronger traits OF charac-
ter, Or who will command more univer-
al love AMI esteem. than DR., Irvine.
His utterancss always carried with
them irresistible force and the weigh
of deep conviction. His style was
simple, rugged aud powerful. God
| gives absolute soundness and BUSINESS
Of mind to BUT few, aud with this man
He was prodigious in His gifts. His
mental resources were we'll nigh mex
haustible, and he was a tireless worke
the more he was obliged to do the
more he felt able to accomplish is dis
regard of bodily fatigue, and his
vigorous and active mind actually con-
sumed the physical body.
His remains were inferred at the
Odd Fellows Cemetery, and a longer
concourse of friends and admirers never
folio wed a nobler nan to the grave
The services were held at the church
where he had labored SO hard and had
loved that labor and a few prettier floral
offerings have been seen in Greenwood
than decked the grave DR.. Irvine.
Dr. Irvine is survived by his wife,
two sons and four daughters, to
whom we extend our sincerest sy M
pathy in their loss, but like h hus
band and father, they appreciate the
fact that he has gone unto his Own
and that they must make the best O
this sweet old life by emulating the
: noble example he set for his family
!. congregation and all those with whom
: his loving nature'came in contact.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-06-30
Vacation Tours via So. Ry. Co

Greatly reduced round trip fares to
points East, West, North and North
west. Liberal return limits. Stopovers.
Plan your summer trip now. Nearest
ticket agent, Southern Ry. Co., in
Miss, will be pleased to give full in
formation regarding fares, ETC., or
write
81. D. Jones, Jr., A. G. P. A.,
Columbus, Miss.