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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
OUR COLORED SOCIETY
In and Outs of the Local Colony and
Their Friends.

The funeral services over the re-
mains Of Mrs. Mary Murray who died
at the home of her daughter Mrs. Liz
zie Topson, in Des Moines, Friday
morning, Jan, 3, 1913, were held at
st. Pauls A. M. f. church in that city
at 300 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and
was attended by large concourse
of friends that filed the large audi
ence room of the church. Rev. w. l..
Lee, of Burns Chapel, for five years
pastor of Wesley Chapel in this city,
of which Mrs. Murray was a member,
had charge of the services and deliv-
cred an address that was touching,
its reference to the beautiful Christ.
ian character OF the deceased. Revs.
Griffith and Bates OF the Baptist
churches and Rev. Taylor of the A.
NJ. f. church assisted in the services
and all testified, tQ-the Christian lie
and character of44Ae deceased, Mrs,
Murray was one of the best known
woman of her race having lived in
the city for more than thirty years.
She early identified. herself with Yves
ley Chapel, and no member OF that
organization has been more consist
ant or faithful in their labors to sus'
tain the church than she. Born into
the world with sweet disposition
that afterward was baptized with the
love of God in her heart she went
through life carrying sunshine and
smile to cheer where ever she
CHANGED to be A victim OF pneu-
monia, she was sick but a few days,
but when the hour of death came,
/ he welcomed the grim monster with
that same smile that for so many
years had greeted her friends and had
made her a welcomed visitor in hun
dreds of homes in our city She pass
ed into the possession of her God
smiling, happy, Contented. She leaves
daughter, son, 5tep-son and sister,
all OF whom were present at the run
eral
! Mrs. John Banquet, Mrs. Robert
Johnson, Mrs. A. G. Clark and John
and Margie Lewis went to Des Moines
Sunday morning to attend the tuner
al of Mrs. Mary Murray.
/ Hobe White went TO Des Moines
Sunday TO visit his mother, who re-
Gently moved there.
John Wright, OF Buxton, was called
to Peoria this week to attend the
funeral of a relative. He returned
Friday.
Mrs. Robe Johnson left this morn.
ing for a weeks visit with friends in
Chicago.
1t is reported that Miss Leah Bar
iquet, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Banquet, of this city, and Charley
Payton, son OF Rev. and Mrs. M. Pay
ton. formerly pastor of the A. NJ. E.
church here, were married in Mime
apolis Christmas. Congratulations.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
RESIGNATION REFUSED
Councilman Seibert of Third Ward
Wants to Quit Job.

Jacob Seibert, councilman from the
Third ward, again rendered his resig-
nation as a member of the city's gov
erning body at the mid-month regu-
lar meeting held at the council cham
Der Monday evening. Again did the
council vote to lay it on the table, all
but Campfield. He voted against
tabling. The trouble all started over
Mr.. Seibert's motion that the council
proceed with the election of coun-
Gilman at large to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of j. l..
Milligan. Then followed warm dis
,cussion, introduced by the subject.
When the motion came to a vote
Messrs. Blattner, Campfield and Min
nick voted against the Seibert meas
ure, while Lafollette, Penders and
Seibert supported the motion. Tie
vote. Mayor Reynolds being called
upon to decide the tie voted against
the motion and declared it lost. Then
came the fireworks, in which person
ialities were INDUCED and the resig-
nation OF his seat was presented by
Mr.. Seibert.
! At the opening of the session Mr..
Bernstein presented a matter about
d leHCe DIT his Juuh ydIu' Hc uldI-
ter will be investigated by the city
attorney, H. B. mcCoy, and an ordin-
ance will probably follow governing
the height of fences about junk yards.
James Tickling, residing at the in.
Itersection of Third avenue and
Eighth street, wants the city water
extended to his corner. He was told
to present a petition signed by the
requisite number of consumers and
the relief prayed for would follow.
Bills were allowed and warrants Or
dered issued.
City Engineer Bridges was called
upon to explain the reason of sewer
assessment by area instead of by front
foot. Lengthy discussion was indulg-
ed on the subject.
Railway gates made another bone
for contention between members.
Campfield brought the matter to is.
sue i'm Offering motion to place the
gate ordinance on second reading
On roll call Campfield and Minnick
voted to read, while the others voted
the motion down. A new ordinance
providing for gates or fiagmen" will
likely be introduced.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

to work for Carey Cooper, who then
operated one of the largest hardware
stores in Iowa, in the building now
occupied by the Fritch Cigar Store.
Three years later. and about the time
that another boy, w. H. Kalbach, en-
tered the employ of Mr.. Cooper, Mr..
Huber set up in business for himself,
in the building at 201 High avenue
west. Later his brother, joe Huber,
became associated with him under
the firm name of c. Huber C Bro. &
In 1886 the other boy, after sue
Icessful business career in New Shar-
on, returned to Oskaloosa, and be-
came associated with Mr.. Huber in
the business "at the old stand" I'M
der the firm name of Huber 4 Kali
Ibach. Later this firm took over the
Knapp & Spaulding stock of hard
ware located at the corner OF High
avenue and First street, and after
disposing of the stock on High ave
nue. west. devoted all their energies
in building up the business that be-
came so well known. not only local.
ly, but throughout the state. The
firm was incorporated in 1890, un.
bach Company.
This incorporation continued until
the last few weeks when the name
was changed to the Hayes e. kalbach
Co, with Mr. J. S. Hayes as head OF
the concern, and Lee Kalbach, son
of W. II. Kalbach, as the junior part
ner in the active management OF the
business. Mr.. Huber still retains an
interest in the house, and is as am
bilious as ever to see it continue in
the same successful way that has
marked its history for forty years.
Mr. Huber is entitled to the freedom
from business cares that his busy ca
reer has earned for him, and all will
be glad that while his name is no
longer associated with business cir
Giles, his heart and good wishes are
still with us
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

fTludy lllc paper Oh NiiS
Care and Management of the Orch
ard" written by w. Fl. Gray, was read
to the Institute Mr.. Gray was to
have had charge of the meeting Wed,
inesday morning, but on account OF
illness ne was unable to be present.
The paper, which is adjudged one OF
the best on that subject ever given
before this Institute, will be publish
ed in the Herald later.
The Boys Contest.
The result of the boys acre of corn
contest was announced Friday. This
lis a contest for boys under 20 years
Iof age and the prizes are awarded to
those raising the most corn at the
least cost on one acre. Leslie Har'
Ivey won the corn planter, which was
given for the first prize, by raising
1O5 bushels on his acre. Ole ]. Pom
croy was second with 961a bushels;
Charley WillhOit third with 81 bush.
els, and Arthur Rinden fourth with
i92 bushels. Rinden's acre cost him
more to raise than Willhoit's, thereby
losing him third place.
c. NJ. Kisor, an old Mahaska county
farmer, who was always one of the
foremost in the pushing of the Far
mers' Institute, sent a very interest
ing exhibit from his ok Ranch near
MOnte2uma, Texas. This is in the
Pan Handle region and Mr.. kisor
shows some very good products
among which are cotton, millet, etc
A mistake was made in the naming
of the. baby which won third place in
the baby show Friday. David Abram
received third place instead of Robert
Owen, as announced.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
EnarN allsY WEARS.

Though the name of Huber has
been eliminated from local business
firms, Mr.. Charles Huber still holds
large interests here. and retains his
identity with Oskaloosa institutions,
Il has been forty years since Mr.. HUI.
ber's name became part Of local
business circles. and forty years OF
success in business. and good fellow
ship in society, Is a record any man
should be proud Of. Il was about
1870 that dr, Huber IS boy, went
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Mrs. Van Rossum, who submitted
to a delicate operation at the oska-
loosa Hospital a few weeks ago, is
conyalescing rapidly and will soon be
discharged TO be taken to her home.
Mrs. Van Rossum is the patient who
was saved by the TRANSMISSION OF blood
from the arm of the father TO her own
veins. The first operation, that Of
passing vital energy from father to
daughter, necessary to make posi-
bic a second operation upon the pa
tent, while a splendid piece of work
for local physicians, has clearly set
forth the value OF the hospital and
municipal laboratory of Oskaloosa,
without either of which the operation
would have been impossible.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Hull, president of the church board,
presided. Annual reports were heard
from department heads and officers.
Bible school, report by c. Nj. Por-
ter. Average attendance for the fif-
ty-two Sondays of the year, 305, a
most commendable showing.
Christian Endeavor, report by Cora
Price. The endeavor societies show
an increased membership of fifty per
cent, a, rather remarkable. growth,
capsfdering the former strength of the
young peoples organizations.
hlhristian Wonan's Board{of Mis-
si6ns.e Report by Mrs. Chas. Briney.
Satisfactory results in all directions.
Philadora Club, report by Mrs. Sam
Hendryx A highly beneficial depart
.ment in connection with the church
work
Ladies' Aid. Report by Mrs. George
Rigger, in detailed statement of the
work done by this department.
Treasurer's report, by Floyd Dug
ger. Local receipts and disburse-
ments for the year were, $4,000. To.
tai funds provided for in all depart
ments of the church during the year,
including pledges for the support OF
all funds, $1,000.
Pastors report by Rev. Roy Il.
Deadman. The casting up of ac-
counts in the church membership
losses and gains was interesting in
detail The church membership
shows an increase of nearly one hun
bred and now stands at 944, making
one of the strongest churches of the
city. The members will make it
over the one thousand mark during
the year 1913, and the church will be
more active in words and work than
ever before.
While reports were being digested
an enjoyable entertainment was pre-
scented, the feature of which was a
series of reminiscent talks by Mrs
B. w. Johnson, Mrs. r. l., Bridges
and Mrs. Will Fl. Shaw, which were
of absorbing interest. Those assist
ing in the entertainment with music
or reading were, Miriam Eisenhardt
Velma Brown, Beatrice Boatsma, Hill
da Porter, Lucille baker, Bernice Mill
er, Mrs Homer White, L. A. Athearn
and F. J. Jarvis. Thomas SoSeman
who was to have presented the Needs
of Church." in a brief talk, was moi
able to be present.
And in conclusion, /the great church
family repaired to the banquet room
where a supper of substantial and sat
isfying nature was provided and the
details of the evenings disclosure
were gone over in person.
New Officers.
Officers elected at a meeting held
Tuesday were announced as follows:
President-Wilford Hull.
Vice Pres.-ThOmaS G.. Beach.
Secretary--C. ID. HutChins./
Treasurer-Ivo r. Thomas.
Elders-E. J. Eisenhardt, J. ID. Will
Jams, E. r. Hatcher, MILFORD Hull
w. n Brown. Hold-overs, J. f
Fleener, l.. A. Rodgers, J. A. Rhine
hart, Thomas Soseman and Manoal
Hedge.
Deacons-S A. HendryX, c. ID
Hutchins, c. NJ. Porter, w. |. Beans
Andy Fritch, Two Il. Thomas, w. S
Utterback and Eugene Cheesman
Holdovers, r. II. Bacon, o. +. Schee
FL X. Taylor. John +, Prime, H. L
! White, Floyd Digger, Thomas c
Beach and Richard Hull
Deaconesses-Mrs. r. f. Bridges
Mrs. Andy Wymore, Mrs. Ben Mccoy
Mrs. Cora Deutschman, Mrs. Bel
Cruzen. Hoidovers, hirs. +. r. Hatch
cr, Mrs. b. w. Johnson, Mrs. Will II
Shaw, Mrs. J. II. feathers and Mrs
Richard Hull.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
CHURCH IS GROWING
Annual Meeting at Stone Chapel
Tells Story,5Qf the Year, 10

Members OF the Christian church
gathered at the stone chapel. corner
A avenue and First street, Thursday
evening for the annual membership
IL was satisfactory meet
ing In most respects, but the member
ship is stirred to greater effort and
more extended endeavor for the cur
rent year. Records OF previous ac-
complishment were exceeded during
the months OF 191- and results OF
gratifying nature we're exhibited IN
the reports OF department managers.
Rev. Roy Il. Deatman. the new pastor.
is occupying the local field In a SPLEEN
did way and Is making name for
the church, as well as for himself,
\ Church membership was well rep
resented ct the meeting. WlIford
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Items of Interest Cleaned From
Pulpit and Sanctuary.
Episcopal Church.

All services ut st. James Episcopal
church on Sunday, including the early
Communion at 1870, were well attend.
ed. The Sunday school had an unus
ually large attendance, and it will
soon be necessary to provide larger
for the various
classes. A new class room in the
basement will likely be fitted up.
The sermons by the Rector, Rev. w.
+. Williams, were interesting and in.
spring. In the morning the central
idea was the advancement that has
been made in sciences, in art, and in
all avenues of human endeavor,-
equalled if not eXcelled by the growth
of the Christian religion. And while
the affections of men may change, the
love of God is the same today as il
was hundreds of years ago, and will
continue unto the end of time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

There is considerable satisfac-
ton TO a republican to see newspa-
per carrying headlines like these at
the close of d republican administra-
ton of national affairs: "COuntry's
Bank Clearings Set Highest Record
More Than Average Prosperity In
1912" DRY Goods Year Satisfactory
With All Lines" Year Exception.
al Steel Mills Busy-Record Out
put-West Has Lead" New Securi-
ties Are Readily Absorbed. The
democratic party, under the leader
ship of Woodrow Wilson, or any 9th
er man, will have TO go some" to
beat that
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
~Ress-Ran Lenses Are DIHerent.

No glasses like them can be found
in Iowa. They are made from
special formula which required ~
years to perfect.
'Rest-Ra" glasses are only sold in
Mahaska County by
MAYNE ARNOLD OPTICAL co.
While costing more than five times
as much to produce, Mayne Arnold
faultlessly adjusts them to- eyes at
only from ope-fouTth to one-half what
otners charge for just glass lenses.
In Office at Oskaloosa, Iowa, every
day but Sunday and Christmas
Glasses given to the poor.
Con ultation Free
and glasses fitted by Prof. Mayne
Arnold, the indispensable Optician.
n. B. Not a Doctor.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Doubt has been expressed that
California advertisers will ever run
moving picture shows displaying the
activities of the men, women and
children on the nights of early Janu-
AIRY, 1913. out fighting the frost with
smudge pots.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

The industrial accidents in a sim
gle year in the United States cause
$4,000 deaths and 100000 INJURIES
equal to the average annual casual
ties of the American Civil War, plus
all those of the Philippine War, in
creased by all those of the Russo
Japanese War.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Cheer up" urges the Williams
burg Journal-Tribune. The winter
is already past the shank, and beyond
the blizzard blinks the sun of days
that will ride in on warm and winey
winds. Argal. cheer up. Be an OPP
timist, even though the icy fails rat
tie on your shivering bones"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

per served promptly at $50 o'clock.
Every officer and teacher expected to
be present. Election of officers and
teachers. Miss Nichols, of Des
Moines, one of the state workers, will
be present, and discuss some phases
of the graded work-Press Cores.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Such is Iowa! Clint Stimmel
delivered 40 hogs at Wellman last
Friday. They were nine months old
and averaged 276 pounds per head
or a gain of better than pound a
day for every day they were old.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
Notice Of Amendment to Articles OF
Interpretation.


To Whom II May Concern:
Notice Is, hereby given that at a
special fneeub&s OF the stockholders
OF the Hooking Coal Company. duly
called and held a. the Office OF said
Hooking Coal Company. in the city Of
oskaloosa, Iowa, OH the oath day OF
September, 1912, Article vi of the
Articles OF Incorporation OF said
Hooking Coal Company was amended
TO read as follows
PARTICLE VI.
The business OF the corporation
shall be conducted by board OF five
directors, who shall be elected on the
first Monday in January OF each year,
aud shall hold their Office until their
successors are elected and qualified"
No other change was made In the
Articles OF In corporation OF said
Hooking Coal Company at said meet
Ing,
tseal.) L. G. SCOTT,
S7w4 Assistant Secretary.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Five presidents of the United
States died while in office-William
Henry Harrison, April 4, 1871, of bill
ious pleurisy; Zachary Taylor, July
3, 1850, Of bilious fever; Abraham
Lincoln. April II, 1865; James A. Gar
field, Sept 10, 1881, and William Nc
Kinley, Sept IA, 1901. The last
three named were murdered.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

The Herald has recently received
several anonymous communications
These items have not been published
because the writer failed TO sign his
name 1t is the established rule of
this Office that anonymous communi-
cations will not be published in any
case
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
arJnerS are reallI'
Nc MalW ofigoofI
Ne Rsth to Rt h
w. kFartheFnof

they DO not Ike 10 get seeU ITUUI UUV
side of the county because they know
that corn grown here is acclimated
to the conditions and they do not
know what results they will get from
seeds outside of the county. Mahas-
ka county corn is known all over the
state ana none better can be found.
The following table gives the prices
received at the sales of corn anu APP.
pies for the last ten years:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

The Worlds production of gold
I'm 1911 was estimated at s467 ,449 500
according to the United States Geo
logical Survey. Africa was by far
the greatest producer, with sl92,972.
100; the United States came second
with $96.233, 500; Australasia third
$50 1877 900; and Mexico fourth, s29,
1q6 0O0
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Any diamond ring, brooch, scarf
pin or cuff buttons in our store at
about one-fourth saving during the
next eight days. You can save $500
to $4,000 on diamonds at this store.
See the diamond jewelry displayed
in our south window. 4
Furnald & Townley
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

According to the Daily News,
Newton is now figuring on organizing
Y. NJ. c. A. II is surprising to learn
that as good a town as Newton has
not had one before.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

One OF the suggestions put out
by the postoffice department is to
mark your parcels post package
Fragile" when it contains breakable
articles, Is that a Joke?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

Henry Brummel, Leighton, ....23
1445 and
Martha Rorda, Leighton .......H
James F. Shelby, Barnes City. 81
1446ss4-sr4l and zsgaa..sss sssa, se--s. .s,s,-
Minnie Nash, GAINESVILLE, Wfs....22
John Plate, Oskaloosa .........24
1447 and
nellie Boonstra, Lacey .........24
MOORE-Word was received here
this morning of the death of Owen
Moore, formerly resident of Oska-
loosa, at Des Moines Sunday after
noon. The body will be brought here
for interment.
FOSHIER.-Died, at the residence
1904 Seventh avenue east, OF apop-
lexy of four months duration, at 1880
p. m. January 10, 1913, Charles B.
Foshier, aged 70 years and 10 days.
Deceased was a member of the Ma
sonic lodge. Body will be taken to
Marysvile for interment.
NELSON.-RObert L. Nelson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nelson was
born at Lakonta, Iowa, January II,
1911. and died at Fraker, Iowa. Janu-
airy 8, 1913, aged | year, IL months
and % days. Interment was at the
Forest cemetery, Oskaloosa. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. VIM. Cozard, of Columbus City,
Iowa.
GREEN o. DERRILn.-Married, Sun
~ al
10, 1913, at the residence of the
groom's mother, Mrs. Green, No. 4O9
North Sixth street, Miss Minnie Der
rick, of Moberly, Mo-, to Mr.. Harry
Green. Friends and relatives to the
number of about thirty-five assembled
for the wedding, which was home
affair of the happiest nature. Follow
ing the conclusion of the ceremony,
the company partook OF four-course
dinner. numerous presents were LETT
for the young folks and they enter
upon their new life with the best
Wishes and congratulations Of many
friends and acquaintances. Harry Is
an active and capable young colored
man, with a capacity for work that
does things. He is at present porter
at the Stringfellow barber shop on
t1lBu dNtUuc WGoL anu htio a hu"po'
of other jobs ION the side" He has
for bride an attractive young woman
who Is fully capable of looking after
her end of the new home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Green will be at home to friends
at No. 461 North Isinth street.
STERLING.-The funeral of the
late william II. Sterling was held
from the residence of his sister, Mrs.
Laura Foehlinger, Saturday after.
noon, January IS, at 2:30 O'Clock.
THE house was well filled with friends
and the floral tributes were many.
Rev. ]. M. McClelland had charge OF
the services, with Rev l. o. Kemble
lassistin. Music was furnished by
Josephine Reynolds and Mamie Dixon.
Those in attendance from out of the
city were Mr.. and Mrs. Stackey and
Mrs. Neinmier, of Ottumwa, and Mr..
and Mrs. Mac Coon sad two sons, of
Abba. Mac Coon and two sons,
Thomas Gossage, Mr.. Stackey and
James Glass acted as pallbearers.
William III. Sterling was born I'm this
city June 25, 1862. and spent his boy
hood and grew to manhood here. He
was the second child of Allen and
Emmaline Sterling. On March 2, 1884.
he was united In marriage to Miss
Lou Coon, of this city, and OF this
union two sons were born, who to-
gether with their mother survive their
father. A sister, two brothers and an
aged amt also sfirvjye him s1a