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The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Dinner Csc at the Senate
IN THE NEW HOME NOW
q. L. Spencer Co. Transacting
Business in New Building.

AT home in their new building OH
First avenue west between the M. &
st. l.. and the Burlington Railway
tracks, the II. L. Spencer branch OF
the Western Grocer Company is to-
day transaCting business and hand,
ling merchandise from the new loca
ton, the first time.
Office furniture and equipment
was transferred from Saturday to
Monday, and yesterday witnessed the
occupancy of the offices in the new
building, than which there are no
better or more complete in the state
Equipment is lacking in some mi
nor details but the rooms were ready
for occupancy in the main features
and the transfer was made accord,
ingly
The Gibbs building, at the intersec,
ton of High avenue and A street
which has been the home of the Spen,
Ger Company since away back in the
seventies, is vacant today for the
first time, as the Spencer Company
was its first and only occupant.
Building operations for the hand
some new structure now owned and
occupied by the Company, were in
augurated early in the season of
1912. Construction and finishing
have required practically one year.
The structure is one of the largest
as well as one of the best in Oska.
loosa. 1t has one hundred and thir-
ty-six feet front on the north side OF
First avenue, opposite the Sewers
Manufacturing Company, and occu-
pies the entire lot back to the rear
line of the property, including drive
way.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Johnnie Jones stock
inas. 15c or 2 for CSC,
gives most wear for the
money. Waltons.
Farms Electric Liahted.

Within a short time the majority of
farm houses between Davenport and
Muscatine, adjacent to the interurban
line, viii be lighted by electricity.
The company has made very salts.
factory rate to the farmers for this
service and within a few days con-
tracts will be signed and the work OF
wiring begun. Not only the dwell,
ings but barns and other outbuildings
on the farms VIII be thus lighted
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
2 MEN SLAIN AND EATEN?
Brother Planters in Australia Set Up
on by Tribe OF cannibais.

Sydne., Australia. Jan. Clutch
cred by natives. in New Guinea was
the fate of two planters named James
and Herman Weber, brothers, who
had a plantation in the heart OF the
niger country" They we're set up
on by a tribe OF cannibals,. who came
from the UNEMPLOYED regions. No
trace OF their bodies has been found
and 1t is believed that they were
devoured. The news was brought BY
friendly natives, who stated that the
same tribe has been carrying on =
campaign throughout the district.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
HORSE Thieves AGAIN
Farmer Near Grinnell Loses Fine
Dapple Grays.

More evidence of the work of the
gang of horse thieves was received
this morning when Sheriff Reed re-
.ceived telephone message from
Grinnell stating that fine team of
dapple gray horses were stolen from
N. r. Phipps, a, farmer living west of
Grinnell, some time during the night
last night. They were a mare and
a horse and were FIVE and six years
old respectively. Their weight was
about 5000 lbs. Barefooted when
taken. set of work harness and a
single buggy was also taken.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

"A Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 2lst day OF
December A. D., 1912, the undersigned
was appointed by the District Court of
Iowa, in and for Mahaska County,
administrative of the estate of Elias
Henley deceased, late of said Mahaska
County, Iowa. All persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to the
undersigned, and those having claims
against The same will present them
legally authenticated to said court for
allowance.
Dated this 2lst day of December 1912.
IDA WORKMAN. Administrative.
l.. E. Corlett, Clerk. 23W3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
MAN IN 200 FEET FALL
Otto Rossner Drops Over ciiH at
Avalon, Point, Cal.

Avalon, Cal, Jan. 6.-While attempt
ing to descend a steep cliff beyond
Avalon point today, Otto Rossner of
2747 West Monroe street, Chicago,
narrowly escaped being killed by fall
ing to the beach, distance of more
than 200 feet. Frank Arcy, a Gaia,
lima boy, made his way to Rossner,
and with the aid of rope succeeded
in rescuing the mani by helping him
back to the top OF the hill.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
FIND HISTORICAL RELIC
Old English Bell Dated 1902 Found in
Newport Church. ..

Newport, r. l., Jan. 6.-What is re.
garded as the most interesting his.
torical discovery of decade was
made here when an old English bell
dated 1902, bearing an inscription
showing it to have been presented by
Queen Anne of England, was found
beneath an old stage in the Guide
hall OF Trinity church. This bell.
which was one of several given to
American churches by Queen Anne,
ia recorded in history as having been
melted years ago with other material
10 make larger bell for the tower
OF the church. ..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Dinner Csc at the Senate
A UnIuue Method.

The taxpayers of Mitchell county
have a unique method of instructing
their legislator and incidentally dis
cussing matters of Importance to cit
liens and taxpayers. Every year a
meeting Is held at the court house in
Usage and number of leading ques-
tions informally discussed. Every
man and woman is invited to be pres
ent and give their views on the mat
tiers discussed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Insane.

Mrs. Flora Evans, upon complaint
was taken before the insanity com
adjudged to be suffering
from hallucinations and was taken
to the hospital at Mt. Pleasant for
treatment
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
THE SALVATION ARMY
What Was Done During Quarter
Ending December 20.

The quarter ending December 18th,
1912, was a busy one for the Saliva
tion Army folks of this city, and that
all took great interest in the work
and did much good is evidenced by
the report of Ensign Dykstra, read in
public meeting at the barracks last
Sunday. The report in detail follows:
Reraipfe
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Some splendid values
in suits and overcoats.
at Waltons. e.e
Collision Near Lookman.

At Lockman, south of Abba, Satur.
day, a collision on the M. & st. L. Ry.
caused the deraifnent of six cars,
some of them containing merchandise
and disabling an engine. No one was
seriously hurt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Heir Of CIR Getting We'll.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 6,-Crown
Prince Alexis is now permitted to
walk about his rooms In the palace at
Tsarskoye-Selo, showing that his con
valescence is progressing satisfactor-
lily.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Get sodie. Of zinc Mine vletim,.

Joplin, Mo, Jan. 6.-The bodies OF
Victor Fisher, Elmer Smith and Henry
Tickle, who were buried beneath a
hundred tons OF debris in the Imperial
zinc mine near here. we're recovered.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
penver Girl pl.appsar,.

Denver. Colo, Jan. 6.-Elsie Ches-
ley, fifteen, OF striking beauty, mys-
teriously disappeared from the Union
depot here.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Dinner CSC at the Senate

Sunday, two years ago, the mer.
curry registered an even sixty degrees
above In the shade.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
G l. A S S IF led
ADVERTISING

HoRSES.-All cases of poleval, fis-
tula or cancer warts cured. Diseas.
ed horses bought. Address Hall,
Box q, OSkaloosa. Ia, or Coats
vile, Mo. 20w-tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
Smallpox ARRESTS" Police.

Evansville. Ind, Jan. 6.--The police
headquarters here and half of the
force is under quarantine because Of
smallpox.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

SMALL. - Born. Tuesday morning,
January Z, 1913. to Mr.. and Mrs J. L.
Small, of 1902 C avenue West, an g.
pound girl.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09

FOR SALE.-Black Langshan Cocker
els and Barred Plymouth Rocks of
early hatch. For prices and partic-
lars come ind see them, or write, or
phone Mrs. J. w. Troy. Rose Hill,
Iowa. 23w-tf.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09

FOR SALE OR TRADE.-Six-room
house with bath room and toilet
on North A st. Four blocks from
public square. Sell for part cash,
balance on monthly payments, or
trade for property i'm Dallas, Texas.
e. l.. Holloway, 1850 Columbia
Ave-, Dallas, Texas. 23w4
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09

MYERS.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Myers, + avenue West, Monday
morning. January 6, 1913, about seven
O'clock. a handsome girl baby Moth
r and daughter doing we'll.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09

Chanbray Waists for
Boys. 43c at Waltons'
this week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09

MASTELLER,- Born, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard II. Masteller, Sunday
night, January 5, 1918, about eleven
o'clock, fine nine and half-pound
dauhgter. All doing well.
The little girl has been named
Franceine Eleanor. She is the first
grandchild of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Masteller, who are proud and happy
accordingly. The other grandparents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reiner,
and their JOY Is in like proportion.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-01-09
0skaloosa National Bank.

= and ~
Union Savings Bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
COLDEST WEATHER OF
SEASON IN MADISON
Temperature Drops to % Above at
Observation-Disclosures Clerk
Badly Cut by Operative

Huntsville, February S.-(Special. THE
ooldest weather of the season so far has
come during this week and the coldest
morning was Friday. when the tempera-
ture dropped to % degrees above zero.
Weather prophets believe that colder
weather will come later on and they cite
the records TO show that most of the cold
weather of this region comes during the
last half of February.
At the monthly meeting of the Vir-
gnia Clay Clopton chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, the time
was devoted to the historical programme,
"Alabama's War Governors, was the
subject of a paper read by Mrs. Alice
McCravey and Mrs. Kate Price gave
reading, "Best Soldier
In an affray in a restaurant on Wash
lngton street last night, Lloyd Taylor, a
clerk in the establishment was sfashed
on the neck by Walter HILL cotton mill
man. The knife blade barely missed the
jugular vein. but the wound is not seri-
Gus. Hill was sentenced toa term of two
months at hard labor, after a hearing be-
fore Mayor Smith in the police court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
WITH EXCEPTION OF IMPROVE
MENTS CITY HAS LIVED WITH
IN IT'S INCOME, ACCORDING TO
ABBOTTS REPORT

With the exception Of improvement
funds the city of Birmingham has lived
well within its income. That is indicated
in the report of Charles Abbott. city
comptroller. for the fiscal year ending
October /, which was filed with the COM
missioners yesterday. That financial state
ment, although issued in the absence OF
President Culpepper Exum or the commis-
sion, indicates that statements By Mr..
Exum months ago that the city was mot
SO hard up were accurate. Al that time
associated commissioners were inclined to
think Mr. Exum was far too optimistic.
The ordinary revenue of the city for the
year was 81 ,e55. 5o0.i9 Ordinary expenses
of the city was only se95.75 in excess of
mat revenue. The expenses were si,G55.-
s55. .g2. The old ghost deficit caused by
the city failing TO realize 10000 Of the ST.
100000 bond issue is still visible. That
amounts now to 1858, l0s. 40. In that deficit.
however. improvements participate for
the year extra work has been done as
shown by the following items, under the
head of permanent investment:
New buildings and additions to old one.
,75s os;; mex equipment, s1.s6. 80. Repairs
not Including the ordinary repairs amount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Stops Tobacco Habit
In One Day
s.uitayiurr Publishes Free Book show
ing How Tobaccss Habit Can he
nnnixhed fn From One To Five
Days mt Home

q.,.e Elders Sanitarium located at 1923
Main St st Joseph, Mo, has published
4 free book showing the deadly effect
banished in from one to five days at
home.
Men who have used tobacco for more
fhan fifty years have tried this meth cd
and saw IL is entirely successful, and
in addition to banishing the desire for
tobacco has improved tnelr health Won
sire for tobacco, no matter whether 1t IL
smoking, chewing, cigarettes or snuff
KS this book Il being distributed free,
anyone wanting a copy should send
their name and address at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
ORGANIZE. z ] BOOSTER
! GLUDAT ADMISSION
Will Aid Chamber of Com
merce in Advertising City
PARK NEAR STATION
Club Owes Origin to w. H. linn, An
niston Capitalist and Promoter.
Many Witnesses Summoned
For Foster Trial

Annston, February S.-(Special.)--
The Young Mems Booster club. an or
ganization to supplement the work of
The Admission Chamber of Commerce in
advancing attractive Anniston," was
inahgurated at a banquet held ar the
Alabama hotel Friday evening. at
which considerable number of tho
better known young men of the city
were present.
The club owes its origin to William
IL Zinn. the Anniston capitalist and
promoter, who was host at the banquet.
He made the chief address of the even
ing and outlined series of operations
for the attention of the club.
Mr.. Zinn is a member of the Circum-
navigator's club of New York. He has
ibeen around the world three times and
he hopes to have Admission made so
beautiful that it will be attractive to
tourists who come to this country
from the Old World, "Civic Pride" was
the subject of the talk he made to the
: young men present. whom he termed
the real Anistonians.
Among the chief things that Mr.. Zinn
would have the Booster club undertake
$ Il X
near the Union passenger station on
the site now used as an athletic field.
He has had plans for this park draft
ed and says that il the purchase OF
the site and maintenance of the park
will be undertaken he will bear the
burden of the expense. He says that
Americans are the poorest town build
ers in the world and he would have
the young men of the city give more
at m bfa
as the Industrial promotion of the city.
lie believes that within five years or
fen years Annistons population can be
Increased to about $4,000 in the city
proper
Officers were not elected at the meet
ing Friday night, as 1t was merely for
the purpose of discussing ways and
means. Headquarters will be selected
later and. a permanent organization ef-
fected.
Susie Wallace the latest of the sew
eral victims of the crusade being waged
by the Admission police on blind tigers,
was fined 500 by Recorder Green Sat
urday.
Because his wife read the advertise
ments and could not resist the tempta-
tion to go bargain hunting, he says,
w. C. Baker of route l, this city, who
was a subscriber 10 an Admission daily
stopped his paper Saturday.
The fine for carrying concealed
weapons in Admission, and Oliver Ward,
a negro, who had been arrested once
before on the same chargse. was fined
500 and costs on conviction by Re-
corder Green Saturday morning
large number of witnesses have
been summoned by Sheriff c. T. Brooks
to testify in the case of John Fowler
who will be arraigned for trial on a
charge of completely in the Pearce-
Kennedy feud cases. Monday. The trail
will be held in the city court and a
large number of extra veniremen have
also been summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
CITY FINANCES SHOWN
TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION

ed to ss5,54o.o2 Fire department equip
Iment during the year was a large item,
being placed at s732c5.40.
The total extraordinary. revenue of the
city. taking every item into considera-
tion, is placed at s1,e59.7s9.e4. The total
extraordinary expense was 81, 1886 81.
The difference. between the expense and
the revenue, as shown here was on account
of permanent investment as betterments
are called.
The city's liabilities now are s1o,050, ,0O5 r.
The liabilities are offset by the extremely
valuable possessions of the city, including
parks, buildings. equipment and other
items -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
SPENDS THOUSANDS
ON REMODELING HOME

Anniston. February s.-tSpecial.)--
Thousands of dollars are being spent in
the Improvement of the country estate
of C. B. Henry. a Vermont millionaire
who recently. moved to the Admission
district He has erected a spacious
mansion on a farm he purchased be-
tween Admission and Jacksonville, and
among the improvements he is now
making are waterworks system a
lighting plant, barns, garages and a
$4,000 playhouse. for the children. Pipes
are now being laid for the purpose of
carrying water to all parts OF the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
THIRTEEN KILLED
BY FALLING BUCKET

Mansfield, England, February S.
Thirteen men We're killed and "a num-
Der hurt today at the Bolsoyer col
liery because of tho swapping of =
chain 10 which was suspended a bucket
containing 500 gallons Of water The
bucket crashed down the 500-foot shaft
az the bottom OF which the men we're.
working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Mayor Shank Acquitted

indianapolis, February s.--Mayor Shank
was acquitted OF damaging the highways,
but two city automobile drivers were fined
so and costs in Justice Teals court in
The mayor was accused OF driving an
overloaded automobile over the roads
when he was taken to OalSlandon jan
uary % to stand trial for speeding, while
carrying on a crusade against fast auto
mobile drivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
OAKMAN NEWS

Oakman February S.-(Speeial)- MANY
farmers were in Oakman Saturday buy
ing seed oats, farming implements. plows.
tools, onion sets, garden seed and gen.
eral supplies. From the merchants point
of view the business outlook for the town
and county is very good indeed. As the
spring months approach they expect a
good trade as the farmers are making
preparations for large crops this year.
: Trading in real estate seems to be
opening up
Reports from the mines around Oak
man for the month of January surpass
previous records.
Capt r. C. Bush, president and man
ager of the Semi ConneI Coal company,
is putting in a new opening and making
other improvements at his mines which
will double the output when completed.
Oakman has the only Semi Connel coal
in the state. 1t is a rare and splendid
coal being high in heat units. and low
in ash 1T requires very little kindling
wood to start it burning, and can often
be ignited from a lighted match
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
INCREASE SHOWN IN
BUILDING FIGURES

Montgomery, February s.-(Special.)-
Buildings and improvements in Montgom-
cry during 1912 called for an expenditure
of $52s, ,564 an increase over 1911 Of $s5.sso,
according to the annual report of the
engineering department. submitted to the
city commission today. OF the above
s1o7,52s was spent for Improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Archbishop Oppoinfed

Winnipeg, Manitoba. February SWORD
was received from Rome today that
Bishop Legat Of the diocese Of Stalbert.
Alberta, has been appointed Archbishop
of Alberta Archbishop Legat Is a native
of Brittany. and came to Canada in 1879
as missionary 10 thes Blaekfeet Indians.
in which work he continued ~ years unit,
appointed bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Mill Making improvements

Admission. February s.---(speciaIo-
Extensive improvements are being mads
at the Profile Cotton mills at Jackson
Vile. according to advices received
here, and Il Is said that a labor short
age there makes room for considera-
Bile number OF men. Five or six cot
ton warehouses, it is said, are to be
constructed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
NO MORE
DANDRUFF,
FALLING HAIR,
SCALP ITCH

Men and women--do you want .
splendid head Of luxuriaut hair free
froAl scalp itch and dandruff;
10 you want hair so bewitchingly
radiant that II eompels the admiration
fof all who see it2
Do YOU want a scalp as immae9late-
ly clean and bright as newly -ninted
coin2
Do YOU want TO use hair dressing
that will surely prevent badness, that
always refreshes and invigorates and
makes your entire head feel finey
Then spend 80 cents this very day
and get bottle OF Parisian Sage at
any drug store or toilet goods counter.
Use IL as directed and YOU win never
care TO use ordinary tonics again.
No poisonous sugar of lead or In
furious ingredients in Parisian SsGe-
Ask for Partisan Sage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
STATES LARGEST
WOMAN DIES IN
CLEBURNE COUNTY

Montgomery February S.-Mrs. r. ID.
Nichols. aged IS years. who died in Gle
burne county. this state, Friday. accord
ing to q dispatch, was the fattest woman
in the state during her lifetime. At her
death she weighed little over 600 pounds.
For years she had been unable to move
about. Her mother is said to have been
a woman of equally large proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
BANDITS TAKE $4,000 IN
BROAD DAYLIGHT

Chicago. February s.-Bandits armed
with pistols held up the agent of
a whisky wholesaler nj broad daylight
this afternoon and while a gaping crowd
looked on took bag containing $1,000 from
their victim. When the onlookers recov-
cred from their surprise the robbers had
made of,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
LOVING CUP FOR
MRS. HELEN SHEPPARD

Pittsburg, Kas., February S.-Bearing a
loving cup and an autograph album, gifts
of 500 station agents, Miss Helen Donahey
left Pittsburg today to present them to
Mrs Helen Gould Sheppard. All of the
station agents of the Missouri Pacific,
Iron Mountain system are included in the
list of donors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
News Of Hanceville

Hanceville, February s.-(Special.)--
The farmers evidently intend to plant
plenty of oats this year. About 5000
bushels of seed oats have been sold by
the different merchants in town.
The Methodist church gave church
supper at the school house last night.
1t was a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
GREAT BUILDING
ACTIVITY IN TROY
Hotel, Office Building, Bank
and Other Structures
Being Erected

Troy. February ESPECIAL Great
building activity is going on in this city
now. Rapid progress is being made on
the Morgan hotel, which is to be four
stories and of white pressed brick The
structure will be modern in every respect
The final touches are. being put to the
Folmar office building. a three story
structure with five stories ON the ground
floor. The Peoples bank, on the corner
Of this building, is one of the most ele-
| gantly furnished in this section with its
new fixtures.
The new Henderson, building on the
square is being built entirely of marble
and granite and will be two stories in
height
| 1t is said in railroad circles that Troy is
soon to have a new station.
| Miss Myra Batchelder one of the state
field workers of the Sunday School asso-
citation. arrived here this morning to mako
an address at the Sunday school rally of
all denominations at the Methodist Epis-
copal church.
| The United States civil service commits
examination to be held in Troy on March
s for the purpose of filing vacancy at
Ansley and other vacancies. as they oc-
cur in Pike county.
| Col. Graph J. Hubbard of Troy, with
other military officers, Is now engaged
in making an inspection of all companies
of the First regiment He returned this
afternoon from Geneva, where he inspect
ed the company there.
The students of the state normal school
here have adopted the honor system as
regards examinations and tests. The con-
stitution was adopted today.
A Chautauqua association has been
formed in Troy and plans are already
made for a high class series of entertain
nents covering an entire week next sum-
mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
University Gets Donation

50. Louis, February s-Announcement
was made here today that Mrs. Mary n.
Culver OF st. Louis has given $4,000 to
the Christian university at Canton. Mo.
This. in addition to several previous gifts,
she has made 10 the school. brings the to-
tai to 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Prince in West Indies

Kingston, st. Vincent. II. w. j., Feb
ruary s.--The island of St Lucia was
brilliant with bunting today In honor
of the arrival of Prince Albert, second
son of King George of England. The
prince is. making tour of the West
Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
ARMY OFFICER GETS
AERO PILOT LICENSE

San Diego, February s.-First Lieut. J.
d.. Parks of the Fourteenth United States
cavalry received today his aero pilot IL
cense. after having made what is believed
to be the worlds record in aerial landings.