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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
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FROM FOREIGN FIELDS.

From time immemorial beggarS
have been as much an institution in
Spanish towns as dogs have been in
| Constantinople. Mendicancy was
wrapped up with religion. The vir-
tue of alms-giving required an object
on which to expend itself. The idea
of impersonal charity does not appeal
| to the Spanish temperament. The
/ Middle Age point of view toward pow
erty still persists through southern
Europe, and the hope of civilization
where the poor are not with us al
ways seems utopian, if not, indeed,
| immoral. So the mendicant at the
church door, displaying himself with
all convenient responsiveness and Off
ICiousIy lifting the leather curtains for
worshippers, is as much a part Of the
church service as the priest
Another war cloud is said TO be
looming in Europe, this one in the
northwest, where Russia is reported
to be planning the conquest of Swe-
den and Norway in order to secure a
frontage on the Atlantic. There is
no doubt that Russia covets at least
the northern part of the Scandinavian
peninsula, but as Sweden and Norway
would be a unit in resisting Russian
aggression. it seems unlikely that
Russia will make any move in that
direction at the present time. The
Scandinavian peoples have a record
for warlike qualities, and as there are
about 100000 of them, they would
be able TO give an excellent account
of themselves even against Russia.
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Wine valued at S2,143 a drop is the
boast of the celebrated Bremen Rath-
shaus. It's foundation stone was laid
lin 1905, and il has the greatest and
most valuable collection of Rudde.
Isheim wines in existence. These are
the vintages of 1863, 1866, 1927 and
1874. The fabulous price of $z4, 947, ;.
767 500 is placed on a bin of Rudde.
sheim wine. This is at the rate OF
lS17,151,227 per bottle, containing
eight glasses, or $2,143,903 per glass
iof 1000 drops, or s2.l43 per drop. II
is estimated that the value of this
wine, which is owned by the city, is
eight times greater than the debt OF
the German empire. 'H
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In Germany wood is too expensive
TO be burned. and ii is made into arti'
fetal silk worth 81 pound and bris-
ties worth 81 pound; into paper
yarn, twine, carpet. canvas and cloth
From sawdusts parqaetry flooring is
made; the materials for this may be
bought by the pound and then mixed
SO that the householder can lay his
own hardwood floors according to his
individual taste and ingenuity.
A peculiar and barbaric marriage
custom OF the Kabyle women OF
Africa consists In the martyrdom OF
the bride, who, clad In her wedding
finery, stands through an entire morn.
ing against a pillar in the village
square. her eyes closed, her arms
pressed 10 her sides and with only
the narrow base OF the column for a
foothold, while ring OF villagers
comment on her appearance.
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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

paying ,7,75 for their own ten ears.
This was the highest price paid for
Va ten ear sample.
Owing to the lack of apple exhibits
this year the sum brought by the sale
of apples was not as large as 1t has
been in previous years, the total be-
ing only $145. This is a good price
however for the number of apples
that were shown.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

The suggestion looks reasonable,
that if people were credited with
their good intentions the recording
angel would be worked overtime.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

in the last year the New York
Bible Society has distributed 26S,7l2
Bibles, of which number s4,600 went
to enlisted men of the United States
Navy
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

This is the season of our dis
content" or in other words the mu-
nicipal election comes in March.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

"A soft answer turneth away
wrath, but the Keokuk Gate-City says
it has no effect upon book agent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

You seldom hear farmer com
plain about the high cost OF living.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
M. E. Sunday School.

The interest in Central NJ. e. Sum
day school is steadily increasing. No
weather condition seems to material.
ly affect the attendance. On the re-
cent severely cold Sabbath. every
teacher but one was present, and
nearly the average attendance of pu'
pills was recorded Six hundred were
present at the last session, with col
lection OF s12.7S. A large number OF
the teachers are enrolled insthe Insti-
tute. The annual Sunday School
Board meeting will be held at the
church on Wednesday evening Sup
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
Friends Church.

The basis for the sermon by Rev.
Kelsey, Sunday morning at Penn
Chapel. is found in Romans IL: l..
The theme was The Perfect viii of
God" God is perfect in knowledge,
wisdom and vision, therefore His will
must be perfect and good, and should
be our supreme rule of conduct over
riding our own stubborn and often
|erring will. What the will of God is,
is shown by the life of Christ which
was its perfect fulfillment. The de-
sire of God is infinitely more intense
than the desire or win OF the earthly
parent for his children. Gods desire
is universal; He wills that every one
should be saved We would expect
that the masses of society would ac-
cept His will and live up to 1t, but we
do not find this to be the case. Many
fail through ignorance while some
purposely fight against the will of
God. In reading the whole verse Of
the text we find that man Is expected
40 present his body, will and spirit all
.as a sacrifice. II is our duty to learn
the win of God in relation to our own
lives and to help others to conform
their lives to the same standard.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Mahaska county
ing more and more
seed corn and they
go out OF the ecu
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23
ONE PROTEST.

while a rather urgent message Is
being sent 70 the Legislators now
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

Every day cuts the winter short,
err. 1t won't be long!
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

FOSHIER-Died, at the residence
1904 Seventh avenue east, OF apop-
lexy of four months duration, at 1870
p. m. January 10, 1913, Charles B.
Foshier, aged 70 years and 10 days.
Deceased was member of the Ma
sonic lodge. Body will be taken to
for interment.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-23

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.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
VISIT OLD FRIENDS.

i {. Hattabaugh came up from
Lewiston the first of the week to spend
several days visiting with old friends
ana looking after the interests of his
insurance company, the Western Union
Llfe OF Spokane. Mr.. Hattabaugh is
recognized as one Of the leading citi-
zens of north Idaho and has friends
throughout all the Inland Empire.
This wide equaintanceship, together
with his complete knowledge of the in
surance business CLEANED from a score
or more of years in business and also
during his term as state insurance com
missioner of Idaho, fits him ideally for
his position and he is proving one of the
most valuable men in the service of his
company. He and Mrs. Hattabaugh are
making their home at Lewiston where
they have been enjoying good health
and life in general all winter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
OPEN HARNESS SHOP.

A second harness shop will be opened
IN Urangfville shortly, Messrs. j.. w
Mliief am ). b. Snyder of Pasco, after
looking Il Ne field over thoroughly, hay.
ing declded to open business in the
ilickersoH block, the room formerly oc-
cupled by the II. 4 II. grocery being
occupied. The gentlemen. who are OK.
perlenced in the business come from
fasco where they have been for a mum.
per OF YEARS and after looking the en-
tire northwest over decided Grange
VILE was the most logical point for
them. III ey will make a specially of
hand made harness and will also con
tlnue the manufacture of their famous
western saddle, which has proved so
popular among the cattlemen. The
saddle is built to suit the individual
and where once used has always
brought repeat orders. Both men are
experts in their lines, the new firm
cannot help but make success of the
business. They will be open in the
course of several weeks and invite an
inspection of their stock and work by
the public.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
MORE IDAHO LAURELS.

In the students stock judging contest
at the Portland International Stock
show last week the University of Idaho
team formed of Harry Soulen of Mos
COW, A. l.. johnson of Twin Falls
Julius NOrby of Genesee and George
Scott of Winnebago, Nebraska, won
first prize, defeating teams entered by
Oregon Agricultural college, Washing
ton State college and Utah Agricultural
college. In the live stock exhibit also
Idaho held the center of the stage win
ming first prize on every animal which
she entered. In addition to winning
first prizes on everything entered the
University of Idaho claims two grand
championships, one going to the fat
steer division and the other to the fat
sheep division.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
HAVE CHRISTMAS VACATION.
Schools Enjoy Rest During Holidays
Notes by Professor Rice.

The annual holiday two weeks vaca,
tion in the local schools begins next
Monday and the old bell at the high
school building will be silent until
January 5, 1914.
Speaking yesterday Of the work of
the school to date and of school news
in general Superintendent d. F. r. Rice
said:
"Ihis week closes the fourth month
of school and in many ways these
months show an Improvement that is
gratifying. The attendance for these
four months shows figures that are
pleasing. Our daily attendance has been
366 against 343 for last year, but the
enrolment to date has been the same.
4l5 both years. Two years ago the
average daily attendance for the first
four. months was $50. The increased
attendance and yet the enrolment to
date remaining the same indicates that
our population is more stable than il
has been the two previous years. There
are more pupils belonging in the school
at the present date than either last year
or the year before.
"Throughout the school there has been
an Improvement in the character of the
work. All the grades are doing their
work well and only limited number
have tendency to shirk. The only
thing we regret at the present time is
the lack of school activities. We need
athletics in the grades, as well as in
the high school, to stimulate and arouse
school spirit to higher point.
"Both teachers and pupils are look
ing forward to the time when our ad-
vantages will be multiplied many times
by removal to the new building We
shall have there a gymnasium for games
and athletic exercises. Then there we
will have an auditorium for the cultiva.
tion of literary and social needs.
Above all, we shall have an abundance |
of light in the rooms, pure air, comfor-
table heat, in fact such perfect en-
that the school will have to |
take on new life.'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
FIRST NUMBER PLEASES.

The Stelzl quartet and concert com
pany appeared at the |. o. o. +. opera
house Monday evening as the opening
number ih the lecture course provided
for the winter months. The company
as whole pleased with varied and
highly interesting program, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stelkl being particularly talented
and clever entertainers. Mr.. Stelzl was
vigorously applauded in his numbers on
the violin and the cello and his piano
accompaniments were likewise above
par. Mrs. Stelzl's readings were greatly
enjoyed and appreciated. A large
and enthusiastic audience greeted the
attraction.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
COMPLETE STORE DEAL.

j. A. Bushue, the Ferdinand mer.
chant, was county seat visitor the
first of the week. Mr.. Bushue, who
has been in the mercantile business
over in the prosperous little westside
town for the past seven years, recently
disposed of his establishment to Messrs
wilkins & Arnold of this city and will
devote his time to farming after the
first of the year, he having secured a
farm on Kidder ridge in the deal. We
understand Ross Arnold will have
charge of the store and will move over
shortly after the first of the year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
COMMITTEE WILL MEET.

Evan Evans, member OF the state
board of education, left this morning
for Moscow to attend meeting OF
the university committee of the board
composed of Mr.. Evans Dr. Sisson,
President w. s. Bruce and Herman }.
Rossi of Wallace. 1t is not likley, ac-
cording to Mr.. Evans, that the new
president of the university will be
named just now, but number of other
matters affecting the university VIII ne
settled at the meeting.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
ENJOY CARD PARTY.

The first of series of card parties
to be given by the Pythian sisters dur
ing the winter was enjoyed at the X.
of p. rooms in the Schmadeka block
last Thursday evening. A jolly crowd
of Pythians and their invited guests
were in ATTENDANCE and all voted the
evening most decided success. The
next affair of the kind will be given
under the auspices of the lodge next
month.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
ANOTHER GOOD PLAY.

Local theatergoers will enjoy real
treat on the evening of New Year S
Day when "The Wolf" the famous
drama of the north woods, comes to
the l. o. o. F. opera house for a one
night engagement. "The Wolff is
one of the great dramatic successes
produced within the past few years
and is recognized as one of the best
plays of it's kind on the state today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
Angry Teacher Who Hit Boy to
Face Trial On Serious Charge

The lad also bears other marks in
dicating rolgh and apparently violent
treatment, it is said
How Trouble Originated.
The story of the trouble is related
by the authorities in substantially the
following form "Last Friday Will.
school was n session disturbing noise
was made by one of the pupils. The
teacher called Young Huffman ane
another boy to his desk. Huffman i
companion denied having broken the
rule and Huffman also entered 9
denial. The teacher, however, decided
to punish Huffman and struck hin
across the hand with a stick. The boy
drew his hand away at the next blow
which landed on his wrist and forearm
The boy says that the teacher alse
aimed blow at his head which ht
ducked. Complaint was made and the
trustees called upon County Superin
tcndent Glanville to conduct an in
vestigation. Mr.. Glanville did so and
as result Drake admitted, it is said
that he struck the boy with the foo
rest stick -
County Superintendent Glanville sale
last evening that when he went out tt
investigate the trouble Drake at first
refused to permit him to proceed, claim
ing that Mr.. Glanville had no authority
that he, Drake, had state certificate
and that the matter would be settled by
the state superintendent and Drake
Later, however, he withdrew his objec
ton, it is said, and the investigation
went ahead unobstructed.
Drake came here about two years age
from Montana. 1t s said that he is q
married man but that his wife does not
reside in this country. The case ha.
caused somewhat of sensation and
developments will doubtless be watched
with interest.
Drake was arrested yesterday and
later released on his own recognizance
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
HAS FINE PAGER.

j. J. Torbett, who came to Grange
vile last fall with the idea of locating
returned last week from San Antonio
Texas, his former home, where ne set
tied up some business affairs and snip
ped car of household goods, etc, to
make his future home here. lie
brought with him a housekeeping PAGER
that has been causing all sorts of favor
able comment by those who have seen
the equine going a two ten gate down
the streets.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
SUSTAIN $4,000 FIRE LOSS
Early Morning Blaze Threatens p,.,
ness District of City.

Another early morning fire that
threatened to burn part of the bus;
ness section of the town before II wos
finally under control broke ont aho,. 0
o'clock Monday morning in the rear Of
the Penwell & Priddy hardware store
resulting in loss of about $4,000.
Fast, sure work by the members of
the fire department and other citizens
prevented what might have been one
OF the most Serious, damaging fires in
the city's history. The building is a
two-story frame structure and had tbe
blaze gained little more headwav be.
fore being discovered it would doubtless
have consumed the building entirely in
spite OF the efforts Of the firemen.
The fire started in the rear of tho
room OF the store in an apartment
where the stock of rope carried by the
firm is stored. The rear end Of tbe
room was badly charred and the flames
broke through the walls into the main
section and through the outer wall to
the street in several places. How the
blaze originated cannot be explained.
John Knight who occupies room on
the second story was awakened to find
ms room full of smoke. He sounded the
alarm, gathered up his belongings and
slid out the window and down an i'm
provised rope ladder to the street.
From the effects of breathing so much
smoke he was scarcely able to stand
when he reached the ground.
The alarm was phoned to the I'm
perial and an effort was made to arouse
the sleeping citizens by sounding the
alarm on the new fire bell but the sys-
tenn was not in working order Night
Policeman w. o. Smith says that the
bell had not been working for week
previous to that evening. James Wood
ran over from the Imperial and rang
the old bell, which never fails in an
and soon after he was
joined by Policeman Smith who put in
some good licks ringing the new bell
by hand with single rope on the
taper.
The young men who have apartments
at the fire station, assisted by few
citizens who were earliest ON the
scene, responded and soon three streams
of water from as many nozzles were
pouring INTO the burning building On
account of the great amount of paints
and oils and other inflammable material
the fire was stubborn one but the
boys were able to check it after some
hard fighting and finally controlled it
entirely.
X. G. Penwell, of the firm of Penwell |
& Priddy, says that theEdamage sus
tanned in the store from the effects of |
fire and the resultant smoke and water
will reach approximately $4,000, fully
covered by insurance.
Walter Hckerson, who owns the
building, says that the structure has
been damaged to the extent of about |
$4,000 which is also covered by insur
ance. Adjusters representing the in
surance companies interested arrived
Tuesday evening and yesterday inspect
ed the building and stock thoroughly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
RETURNS TO SEATTLE.

William Egan, formerly bookkeeper
for the Bales-J ones Co., who has been
spending several weeks on the Bales
ranch, left for Seattle Monday morning
Chip is one of the best fellows we
know, always the same, and fellow
who sheds the rays of optimism where
ever he may be. He has been suffer
ing from rheumatism for the past two
years and for nine months was unable
to leave his bed but never blue
thought was expressed by Egan. He
has gained in health rapidly since Sep
tember and will soon be himself again.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
DIED IN CALIFORNIA.

Robert Amber received message
Saturday announcing the death OF
Homer f. Matteson at Los Angeles
Friday evening from cancer, following
an operation. Homer Matteson has
resided in Grangeville for the past
citizens of the town. He leaves wife
and child. lnterment was had at Los
Angeles.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation to the members of the fire
department and other citizens who did
such effective fire fighting in Monday
mornings fire. The flames were diff
fieult to control but the boys were
equal to the task and we are extremely
grateful to them for their effors. PEN
well & Priddy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
XMAS BALL AT THARP.

Folks who reside at Tharp and
vicinity are looking forward to the
grand Christmas ball to be given at
that place on Christmas night as one
of the most pleasant affairs of the holi
day season and already indications
point to one of the largest crowds that
has ever assembled at that busy little
town.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
., r.nw UNIVERSITY FIAT
- prrxE LIVESTOCK AND
rrpERT LECTURERS.
ENONNS CAR POPULAR
-, and Business Men Alike Profit
I. v.,u.ble Hints and Suggestions
/ BY Instructors.

approximately 600 persons were ~
o,al depot this morning to see the
..,oek on the University OF Idaho :
livestock special" to hear the talks
,bs university lecturers and to in
!, tho exhibits and witness the
.ostrations in the home economics
The train arrived last night and
ouened to the public this morning
1 o'clock. The departure was made
rpfy at 1890 a. m.
srmers came for miles around to be
sut Some idea Of the interest
IN in the affair may be Cleaned
the fact that James Surridge
Ne up from his place at Harpster
morning and arrived at $3.50, Oliver
kins says he was up at $3.50 O'Clock
! morning in order to do his chores
|tne to get here and Elmer Gilmore
Il in from his place in Crunk s. basin
posely to see the stock. Students
/ the number of 275 attended in a
\.
Gfangsville Meeting Best.
)he university instructors and rail
y men accompanying the train were
nimous in their declaration that
hngeyille's meeting was far and
by better than any he'd to date
ce the train started. They said they
counted on a large crowd and
|ch enthusiasm here and were not
appointed.
twenty head of pure bred livestock
d animal prize winner at livestock
Pvs all the way from the Chicago
lernational to the Portland Inter
llonal is on exhibition and used by
demonstrators to illustrate their
|nts. Amorita, the mare that won
grand championship at the Chicago
|efnatlonal two years back, is one of
first animals brought out for dem
P'fatlon purposes. She still is re-
Faed as the best living specimen of
FS flesh as examplified by the
feheron breed.
Two flrst prize winning Herefords
SHOWN, and broad backed ANGUS.
ntfasted with them are two dairy
= holsteln and a Jersey. The
Ouil that ever defeated the grand
'nplon holstein bull at the Chicago
eiaatlonal, is one of the animals
wn.
.P'dh, Poland China par
:, '''' mas won in championship and
= championship prizes $3.50, is
VA as the type ideal. A great
~ 'Ons Berkshire the aristocrat of
i's Tribe, a Chester White and q
: Jersey complete the swine exhi.
, ,'uf " breeds of sheep are shown.
. 'ne party are, W. J. Jordan.
, sa,'ns ~, the Northern Pacific rail.
y, a'u n's guest D. E. Willard. tho
,s.l pAent agent of the Northern
~, ,, 81. Paul Minn., Prof. W. H.
! n'''0r NJ of University extension
H.. ~ ). W. Akin, Professors
H. - m. Alnehart, Ellington, Miss
Ne ..a00' 0OVer and Miss Amy Kelly, |