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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
MEXICAN WAR IN TOWN
Three Citizens from Across the
Border Put UP Stiff Fight.

Vera Cruz had nothing on Oskaloo.
sa this morning in the way of a Mex
lean war battle At least that is the
opinion of Constable Shaw. Chief OF
Police Stoler and Policeman Henley.
Three natives of the greaser country
landed in town some time during the
early hours of the morning and pro.
.ceeded to load up on whiskey. About
$3.50 Constable Shaw spotted them on
High avenue. west lined up along the
curb taking turns at q bottle. The
Immediately proceeded, upon seeing
the officer, to notify him that there
weren't enough men in Oskaloosa to
put them in Jail. The constable sent
in call for the wagon and Officers
Stoler and Henley responded. Then
ensued one of the bloodiest SCRAPS
local officers have been forced to In.
dulge in for some time. One OF the
imbibers in particular put up a great
scrap and attempted to bring into
use. big pocket knife, with spring
opening attachment, that measured
nearly foot in length and resembled
a butcher knife. One blow from the
chiefs club quickly silenced any fur.
Their trouble from him and inflicted
a cash that the fellow will carry for
a time. II was a lively mix while IL
lasted but within few minutes the
trio were landed in the city jail.
The three of them will be arraign.
ed before Justice Hawkins tomorrow
morning on charges OF intoxication.
and the wielder OF the big knife Will
be held to answer TO the charge OF
carrying murderous concealed
weapon. None OF them were sufiic.
iently sober to teel their names,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
SuLLY.

Wednesday afternoon tle lightning
struck Mrs. Baarda's house over in
the east part of town and set fire to
it. 1t struck the chimney, tore off
lot of shingles, plastering and win
dow casing, then ran over to an iron
bed and set fire to the bed clothing
and ran out along the telephone wire.
Mrs. Baarda had the fire put out be-
fore the fire department arrived.
The Reformed church people gave
their minister, Rev. Danaof, and fam
lily a farewell party Monday evening
in the basement of the church. A
large crowd was present and al
though they regretted TO part with
their minister all had a nice time.
Nellie Burnham and Nellie Boat
went to Newton Wednesday and visit
ed until Saturday with Nellie Boats
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wisgerhof and family. "-- -rr
Mrs. Mary Davis, who has been Wis.
iting here with her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Holdsworth, was called to Oskaloosa
Saturday evening by the serious Ill
ness of her husband. ..v 81.
Miss Laura Van Gorkum, our Hello
girl, is having a vacation for a few
days. She went to Eddyville Wednes-
day, and expects to visit at Oskaloosa
and return Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. Danhof and two chill
dren left for their new home at
Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tuesday
morning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
{. LAFFER IS DEADBG BARN DESTROYED
Well Known Former Resident of
Sigourney Passes Away.

M. H. l.. Spencer received tele-
Los Angeles, of Mr. E. LATER former
ly of Sigourney, and father of Mrs.
q. N. Spencer. Death occurred Sun
day evening and interment will be
made at Hollywood, a suburb of Los
Angeles.
M. LATER was we'll known in Os,
kaloosa having visited here many
times when Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Spen
Ger were local residents. He was IN
the Jewelry, Clothing, and Genera
Merchandise business at Sigourney
for many years. He enjoyed a large
trade and prospered in business. Ht
was well known and greatly beloV
ed by all
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
DELLA.

The Herald representative was in
our town one day last week. He sure
ought to get a good patronage for the
Herald has all the war news In the
afternoon that is in all morning
.dailies the day after.
The brick and tile company will
close down for this season this week.
Melons are scarce in this market.
A son of Charles Merryffeld fell
from tree at Howard Moore's last
week and broke the femur bone. He
is about ten years OF age. M... L..
Fred Strohman, whose residence
was 3 miles south OF Delta, died Sun
day evening, Aug. l6, of blood poison
ing caused by an operation performed
about two months ago. He leaves a
wife and four children. .,. 2
Mrs. James Beatty died Wednesday
Aug. IL, and funeral Friday at 200
p. m. at the residence. She leaves a
husband, one son, Tom Beatty, of
Rose Hill, and Mrs. Kate Augustine,
near Delta. The deceased has been
an invalid for years. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. A. A.
Heath and interment in Sigourney
cemetery. ..... -..
One OF the old landmarks of Delta
business houses, built by Prentiss
Bros. thirty-five years ago in a corn
field was torn down by W. A. Dunn
for their new, stucco garage, size 50x
80. The !i.stumps of corn stalks still
standing were found under the build
ing. III G.... s
s. A. Molyneux went on his motor.
cycle to Deep River Sunday.
Dan Cupid has left this neck of the
woods. Not heard Of since in June.
Aug. II. F .rtE "a
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
Fire Supposed to Have Started from
Spontaneous Combustion.

Fire, caused by spontaneous COM
bustion, destroyed the barn on the j.
B. Moody place, seven miles west on
the Knoxville road about eleven
O'Clock Sunday morning. Thirty tons
of new hay had been stored in the
except to get the stock out. A guam
tity OF small grain, corn and clover ,s
and were a total loss, Mr., MOODY
estimates his loss to be in excess Of
1900. No Insurance was carried OF
the building or contents.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
LARGE Shipment Of chickens.

W. l.. Woodrow. No. 1907 south
Seventh street last week shipped
1900 single comb. White Leghorn
chickens to Lancaster, Missouri TO be
used in stocking a ranch. The birds
were shipped by express. There were
seven hundred birds in the last lot.
sent out Friday evening. This is the
largest shipment of the kind ever
made from Oskaloosa. Our town is
becoming something Of poultry
shipping center
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
EXTREME HEAT HARD ON CORN
Fields in Southern Part Of State Said
to be Suffering the Most-DaiIy
Loss is Enormous.

Des Moines, Aug. 17-Hundreds of
thousands of dollars a day are lost in
Iowa corn fields through the contin-
ued drought, according to advices to
the local weather bureau. In the
southern part of the state especially
the yield is being lessened rapidly,
according to observances of the bu-
reau in connection with the depart
ment of agriculture. ...
In the northern section Of the
state, however, weather conditions
continue favorable for the corn, and
drought did not set In until the crop
was far enough along to Withstand it
well.
Smaller grains have an abundant
yield in nearly all sections of the
state, and conditions have been splen-
did for harvesting and threshing. The
usual amount of fall blowing, which
generally is done after the hay and
small grain have been removed from
the land, has not yet been done, ow-
ing to the difficulty in breaking the
dry ground.
Rain Needed In Jones County.
Monticello, Aug. 17.-Corn In this
vicinity on the sander soils is be-
ginning to show the effects of the dry
weather, while that on the heavier
soil Is still In fine shape. However,
rain Is badly needed at this time. The
pastures are badly burned. Thresh-
ing is. in nearly all instances, COM
pleted with great variety In the
yield per acre of oats.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
JAP ULTMATUN
SENT TO KAISER;
TINE UP SUNDAY
TOKYO GOVERNMENT ORDERS
EVACUATION OF KIAUcHAU.
TO PROTECT u. S. INTERESTS
Teuton 5attIeships Must Be With
drawn From the Orient Within a
, .Week-Promises to Uphold
-.. Chinese Integrity.

Copenhagen, Aug. 17.-Russia has
demanded that Turkey give unrestrict-
ed passage through the Dardanelles
to the Russian Black Sea feet, accord.
ing to the newspaper Politician,
st. Petersburg, Aug. 17.-ofhcial an
nouncement was. made that Austrian
troops have evacuated the towns OF
Relce and Chencin, in Russian Pol.
and. Russian cavalry dispersed the
Tenth regiment of Austrian dragons
and q detachment Of 500 Slavic citi'
zen soldiers from Sokel, who were
fighting under the Austrian standard.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-two Ger
man torpedo boat destroyers have
bombarded Pelangen,. on the Baltic
coast, but the bombardment did little
damage. ''E.~
Tokyo, Aug. Japan has sent an
ultimatum to Germany demanding the
evacuation of Kiauchau and the with
drawai Of all German warships from
the far East. The ultimatum expires
next, Sunday. ..E go -.
Following the sending of the ulti'
matum. Takaaki Kato, the Japanese
minister of foreign affairs. assured
United States ambassador George w,
Guthrie that American interests in the
far East would be safeguarded and
the integrity OF China upheld.
1t is the desire of the United States
government that, In the event Of war
In the Orient, China shall not suffer
loss Of territory. r. 3d. 'a.
~.,. No Threat to America.
Washington, Aug. IL In the absence
of Secretary of State Bryan In Vir
ginia, Counselor Lansing of the state
department, who was in charge, de-
clined to discuss for publication any
phase Of the problem opened by the
uitimatum of Japan 10 Germany.
Won't Threaten u. 8. fseiations.
d, 1t was learned on the highest an
thority, however, that Japan wilr moi
threaten her relations with the United
states. by seizing German territory ii
| the Orient She will not attempt Z
acquire German Samoa, German New
| Guinea, the Caroline islands or thu
German leasehold of KiAuchau, China
In the event OF war and her defeat Of
the Germans now in possession.
HasSS Action on Treaty.
Japan, in demanding the withdraw
al OF the German forces from Kiaa
chau justiles her action upon the
terms Of the Anglo-Japanese treaty
which calls for the preservation o.
pease in the far East Japan claims
that Germany's war feet at Kiaachar
disturbs the peace of not only Great
Britain, but Japan. Japan hopes there
will be no fighting, but Is prepared fol-
battle II the Germans refuse to com
ply with the terms of her ultimatum
She will justify her Intervention, how
ever, by refusing to seek territoria
ACKNOWLEDGMENT as a result of victory
The fate Of the German possession
In the far East in case of Germany
defeat at the hands OF the allies hal
not been settled. 1t is assumed, how
ever. that Kiaachau will be returned
to China. This would cement tn,
friendship between China and Japan
established at the time Of the Russian
II. e
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
WAIVED TOCRAND JURY
Philemon Jackson Avoids Prelimin-
airy Trial and Will Give Bond.

Philemon Jackson, who stabbed
Tom Gosnell, of New Sharon. several
weeks ago in oskaloosa, has waived
preliminary hearing on the charge OF
assault with intent to commit murder
to the grand jury at the October term
OF court. The hearing was scheduled
to have been held before Justice l.
NJ Bacon on August 25. Jackson's
bond has not yet been liked.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20

SIDERS- Died Monday, Aug. 10.
1914, at Butte, Montana, as the result
of an accident with Barnum and Bail
ey Show. Bert l.. siders of this city,
aged SO years. He was a, son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M, Siders of Ala north
First street and had lived all his life
in this city, He leaves widow and
2 sons, brothers and sisters.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
Corn MOST Promislno.

NJ. c. Bloom shows at the Herald
office stock OF corn, Reeds Yellow
Dent" variety, carrying three large
well-matnred ears. II Is a large.
thrifty. heavy growing stock and Is
a fair sample OF the yield OF large
field,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
county Farm Prosperlnu.

( Supt. Broerman, Of the county farm
has 275 spring pigs and quite large
number OF shoats and .sows, nearly
400 in all. He hopes TO get $4,000 FOL
the county from this source before
next spring,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
Houses for Newly.Weds.

A Dubuque contractor Is building
houses for newly-weds, which consist
OF Ave rooms and bath each. The
contractor reports very active de-
mand for such homes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

GABLS-Born to Mr.. and Mrs. VII.
liam p. Gable, 1908 B avenue west,
August IL, 1914, a girl. Mother and
daughter doing nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
italian caIled Home.

An Italian workman at the What
Cheer Pottery was sent for and left
last week TO Join his couptry's arms
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
To centervilIe Labor DAY.

Negotiations are in progress for a
special train from Oskaloosa to
Centeryille on Labor day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-08-20
HGntera' Licenses.

The following have recently beer
issued hunters licenses in Mahasks
county: Porter Spain, Lacey; j. A
Stoltz, oskaloosa; Charles l.. Pagett
Oskaloosa; C. d. Hutchins, Oska
loosa; Herman Metz, 0skaloosa
Bert Crawford, oskaloosa; Howard
Stewart. Oskaloosa; J. E. Hanna
0skaloosa; Dommick De Lazzer
Blyth: Arnold Null. oskaloosa; T
II. Carlin, oskaloosa; James Meyer
New Sharon; T.. r. Anderson, Oska
ioosa; w. C. Vermilyea, Lacey; An
drew Brown. Eddyville, j. A, Wilson
Oskaioosa; e. Hartsock, Oskaloosai
William Baxter, Beacon; Edwin
Evans, Oskaloosa; F.. A. Younkin
New Sharon; George Sondregser. Os
kaloosa; F. B. Bickford, Eddyville.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
WOULD ENLIST TO
KILL A FEW "GREASERS"

While the soldiers stationed at the local
recruiting office were busily swapping
yarns Of experience which befell them
on the path of duty. a large, husky Ethio-
plan of such dimens ons as to look capa-
BILE o; whipping all the white hopes in
the country with one hand tied behind his
back, suddenly appeared on the scene
and demanded that he be enlisted into
the army. The recruiting officers pr.cked
up their ears and wondered what they
would next do. Finally they asked him
II he knew how long he must serve to be
enlisted. His answer was final
"Ah don cauh how long All has toh
suve. All wants toh kill a few O. them
greasahs." lie gave his name as Ray
mond johnson and said he was from Chi
cago. He was advised that there we're no
vacancies In the colored regiments and
that he could do his country a much
better service by fighting Jack Johnson
This is the second Raymond johnson en-
countered by the local recruiting office
The other was an Indian and he was ac-
cepted.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
MAKES LONG RUN ON SMALL
SUPPLY OF GAS AND OIL

The w. L.. Huffman Automobile COM
pany received a letter from r, G. Wicks
of Burwell Neb, who purchased Chand-
Ter light six last week, in which he states
that he made the run of 2sg miles from
Omaha to Burwell with gas consump-
tion OF less than fifteen gallons. one
quart OF lubricating oil and one quart OF
water taking all the hills aai sand or
high. Mr.. Wicks also states that he
expects to be in with some friends within
the next few days to pure lase moro
Chandler cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

Sixteenth and Leavenworth streets, was
arrested by Sergeant Chick Ferris and
sentenced TO sixty days in the county
Jail. Nils companion in the affair made
good his escape before the officer was
summoned
Ross. who is on his way to san Fran
CISCO. met the men while walking about
the city. but grew suspicious Of their
friendlness when the proposed the
gambling episode.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
TIBBlTS BRINGS SUIT
AGAINST NORTHWESTERN

Seth A. Tibbitts has brought suit against
the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
company in the United states district
court in behalf Of his s-year-old son, who
was injured last February by falling
from a bridge built across the railroad
tracks at Forty-second and ID streets.
Young Glen Tibbitts was playing shinny
and when he ran after the tin can which
WAS knocked over on to the bridge, he
fell, because. It is asserted. that no guard
rails had been erected on the SIDES to
prevent such accidents.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
LOCAL FIRM PREDICTS BIG
SUPPLY BUSINESS IN OMAHA

The Western Auto Supply company re-
ports that the trade promises to be far
above average in this prrI'o-y this year.
The salesmen out on the road are re-
porting best OF business and their orders
confirm their reports, Mr.. Watson. in
northwestern Iowa. is returning orders
for Bermo welders and full shop eluir-
ment faster than they can 10 shipped
from the shipping room. Mr.. Parkhurst,
the Remy service expert finds that in
qulres for Remy repairs are increasing 2
with the spring season, and Mr. McDon-
aid. in the South Platte territory; Mr..
Brubaker, in the North Platte territory.
and Mr.. Mckenzie, in southern Iowa, re-
port business brisk in every town they
have visited.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
WEBSTER SCHOOL PUPILS
CALL EARLY ON TEACHER

Miss Marie Mathews. eight grade
teacher at the Webster school, was the
unexpected hostess to thirty callers Fri
day morning at o'clock. The callers
were her pupils, who came to present
her with huge green and white May
basket. filled with tulips. sweet peas,
daisies, snapdragons and ferns. They
stayed until time to go to school and
escorted the teacher to the school house.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
LABOR PROTESTS DISARMTNG
Central Union Will Send Message
to President Wilson.
WANT LOWER WATER RATES
Declaration Made at Meeting Boss
Howell f. Employing NonunIOn
Carpenter-Tax TO Build
Labor Temple.

Denouncing the disarmament OF Colo
rado mine strikers. but not OF alleged
gunmen guarding the mines. as reported
from Trinidad. the Central Labor union
last night voted to send telesrams to
President Wilson. the senate and the
house Of representatives, protesting
against such action by federal troops.
The sentiment was practically unanimous
on the matter. Previous suggestions, to
wear crepe on their arms and set aside
day of mourning and silent protest in
Omaha against the Rockefeller war" In
Colorado had not met with general ap-
proval among the delegates, but they
we're solidly in favor Of the telegraphic
protests.
Censure Water hoard.
The union received an official COM
munication from local No. 80, Interna-
tional Union of Steam and Operating En-
gineers which denounced the Water
boards alleged unjust practice OF charg-
ing small consumers three or four times
tho rate charged large consumers Of
water.
ITS time we got after the Water
board" said Delegate Harry Stroesser OF
the carpenters union. Boss Howell has
been hiring a scab carpenter, too"
The complaint from the engineers
union. written by Secretary c. A. Jaml-
son on authority Of his local. asserted
that small consumers OF water should not
have to pay over IS cents per thousand
gallons, when other cities give water at
half omaha's rate. II asked that the
central union take action on the matter
and see what can be done to lower the
water rates. The union decided to con-
slider the matter at it's next meeting
The proposed plan of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor to place local organizer
In the Omaha territory was announced
Louis v. Guye was endorsed by vote foi.
the position.
To Buy Labor Temple.
A scheme was endorsed to assess every
labor union man In Omaha % cents every
three months for an Indefinite period for
the purpose OF raising a fund to buy a
site for the proposed new labor temple
Report of the committee in charge of the
matter was made by G. L. Shamp, chair
man. The stock subscription method will
net be resorted TO in the financing OF the
building, according to present plans
The union voted to continue its present
representation in tho Civic league. con-
sisting Of Delegates Norman Shamp and
Sourman.
Al its next meeting. the union viii de-
eide whether to favor or oppose the pro-
posed issue OF park bonds in the sum of
100000 which will be voted on at the
tall election.
Letters win be sent 10 the citv com.
inissioners. asking that new motorcycles
soon TO be purchased for the police de-
partment be ordered from manufacturers
not listed az unfair" to organized labor
1t was said that the machines now used
by the police are so listed.
Report was received of efforts being
made by the local bartenders' union to
uniopiEe all Omaha saloons. II is pro-
posed to blacklist certain saloons II they
continue TO hold out against the union.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
LabOring Men Will
Celebrate Today

To celebrate the occasion Of interna-
tonal labor day, May I, some local labor
organizations will gather at Labor tenn
pie. Nineteenth and Farnam streets.
today There will be speeches in sew
eral languages ans a musical program
has been arranged. The meeting starts
at D. m Workmen of all nationalities
have been invited to attend
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
PLATTSM0UTH RUNAWAY
SOUGHT ROAD TO WAR

Carl Tiekatter. aged Il years. OF Piatts.
mouth. picked up at the Union station
by officer Frank Williams, TO whom he
had complained OF losing his purse and
si1 was detained Friday evening at
police headquarters. while the police In
vestigated
A telegram to the boys parents at
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
Dies as Result of
Fall Down Stairs

{. p Cole, 1921 South Thirteenth street,
fell down a stairway near Chris Ras-
mussens saloon, Thirteenth and Mason
streets. Friday afternoon and died ter
hours later from a fractured skull. The
accident occurred at 4 o'clock, but the
mans condition was not noted until Z
O'Clock when the police we're summoned
and he was removed to St Josephs hos
pital. Drs. Edstrom and Beadles attended
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
FUNERAL DIRECTORS TO
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

Funeral Directors Association of Ne
brsska is TO hold its annual meeting in
Omaha June to II. Some 400 members
are expected to attend. Invitations are
being sent to all engaged in Omaha trade
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

Portsmouth revealed that he had run
away from home with the conviction that
he would be admitted to the army and
sent to the front to subdue Mexico. His
parents instructed the police to ttdh him
home on the next train. and he would
receive all the war he wanted
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
KERR UNDECIDED ABOUT
BELLEVUE PRESIDENCY

Willis H. Kerr of Emporia, Kan, who
was recently elected president Of Bellevue
college, is still considering the call and
is not expected to make an immediate
decision His brother, J. Fred Kerr. on
Poppleton avenue, has heard from him
to that effect
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

territory. The executive committee has
asked the bureau Of publicity to show the
Omaha and tornado lantern pictures to
the delegates at some OF their sessions
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
ROSS REFUSES TO FALL
FOR MATCHING GAME

B. II. Nils of Milwaukee. who attempted
to persuade George w Ross OF st. Paul to
engage in a dollar matching contest at
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03
DIR. kinE,. New Lie PlIl..

For constipation, torpid liver. sallow
complexion. Their frequent use will
strengthen and add tone to your system.
All druggists, 25c-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

The Persistent and JudiciOus Use of
Newspaper Advertising is the Road to
Business Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

No reason for the trouble could be
learned.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

Mammoth output has cut Goodyear costs.
Modern equipment has cut them. And we took
last year an average profit Of only 6H per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

Persistent Advertising is the Sure Road
70 Business Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-05-03

IN IdIO our price reduce
tons totaled % per cent.
Those are the reasons for
Goodyearpriees. tits easy
tomske alower-pricedtire;
but a hisher-priced tire
worth the extra price
has not yet been created.
Prove this by compare
son. Any dealer will sup.
ply you il you ask for