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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
CHICAGO STORM KILLS TWO
Wires Torn Down and Trees .Uproot-
ed-Chureh Struck by Light
ming and Set Afire.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-A wind, rain and
electrical storm which ripped its way
through Chicago yesterday afternoon
left a trail of death and destruction
behind.
Two men were electrocuted by live
wires, which had been torn loose in
the storm. A child was severely
burned in the same manner. The
dead:
William ]. Shannon.
Charles Seams.
The injured:
Christ Crince.
Shannon, Who was lieutenant of en-
CINE company 119, picked up an cleo.
trio light wire which had been torn
loose by the storm. Companions call
ed the pulmotor, but efforts to re-
vive him were fruitless.
Seams saw writhing, twisting
wire blown from a pole strike the
house and set fire to it. He started
to give the alarm. and as he laid his
hand on the iron gate the wire swung
across it. His death was instantan-
eOus.
The First Presbyterian church of
haywood was struck and set fire by
lightning during the height of the
storm.
Telephone poles and wires were
blown down. trees uprooted and avn
ings and signs blown away in all
parts of the city. although the great
est damage was done on the south
side.
One man was killed, thousands of
dollars in damage was done to crops
and several buildings were unroofed
by the storm in Aurora and vicinity
yesterday. John Allen, 60 years old,
grabbed a live wire. He was instant
ly killed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27

the baby in her arms she had found
him upon the ground and he had not
even cried.
Tie three boys were calling from
the cellar, where they were impris,
onod. The stove, organ and a heavy
desk had coaSted in when the floor
had been dropped askew, and it was
hard task to set them free, but
they, too, were uninjured. 1t is almost
unbelievable that cyclone that had
scattered their cozy home along the
prairie for Il mile or more and had
not spared enough to make a respC-
table hen-house, had left everyone Of
that large family alive and whole, eX-
.cept few minor bruises.
NJ. LOUISE FORD.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
COLLEGES Face Shortage.

Ames. Aug. 24.-Iowa State College
and probably the state university may
face shortage of chemicals for use
of the students in experimental work
because of the war Nearly all the
chemicals come from Germany and
the supply is thus cut off. The small
amount now in the country is being
bought up rapidly. Prof. r. M. Koov-
er has gone to Chicago and the east
to try to buy supply large enough
for the coming school year. Prices
are also greatly increasing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
100000 FIRE AT CHARLTON
Dust Explosion Causes Loss Of Foun,
dry, Elevator, Poultry House
and Other Buildings.

Charlton, Aug 24.-Estimates made
today place the loss of Saturday
nights fire at 100000. Following a
dust explosion, the Johnson Bros.
foundry was entirely destroyed at a
loss of 100000.
Other buildings burned are the G.
J. Stewart and Co. elevator. with a
large amount of grain. $4,000; poul,
try house of T. M. Hooper, 100000;
and the Spring Bolster factory OF
Donelson & Phielkeld, loss $4,000.
Several men were overcome by the
heat while fighting the fire.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Gored TO Death by Bull,

Des MOines, Aug. 24.-R0bert Long,
one of the oldest settlers of Douglas
township, was gored to death by a
bull on his. farm mile north of En-
terprise Saturday evening. Mr.. Long
had gone out into the pasture to
round up the cattle and was caught
by the Infatuated animal in a barbed
wire fence. There were no witnesses
of the attack, but the victim is be
lieved to have survived only a few
minutes following the first mad rush
of the bull. The body was found a
short time later.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
BUXTON F0RGER.
MAKES GETAWAY
SUNDAY NIGHT
MAN AND WIFE SLAIN BY FARM
HAND IN MONTGOMERY CO.
ALBA FAIR AND RACES TODAY
Farmer Gored to Death by Bull
Iowa's Battery Goes to Camp
Boy Killed by Train-eids for
Hotel at Ames Too High.

Abba. Aug. 24.-Fred Madiford, III
jail for forgery at Buxton, removed
the bricks from the wall of his cell
during the night and escaped. He
Offered freedom to other prisoners if
they would help him, but they refus-
ed Blood hounds have been placed
on his trail and Sheriff Griffin offers
a reward for his recapture.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
The "Rossn is Killed

Des Moines, Aug. "a. - Buddy
King, colored, known for years as the
boss of the east side gang" was shot
and instantly killed Saturday night by
Ernest Hammix, another veteran resi-
dent of East Court avenue. The
shooting took place in a restaurant
and was witnessed by Dorothy Bun"
dy Kings sweetheart.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Chance in Ownership.

James Lawrence has purchased the
interest OF his partner Edward Mad
olson in the coal mine by them oper
ated east of town last season and
will operate the mine this winter un
der the name OF Lawrence & Co. Mr.
Madison has purchased piece ol
land near Abba and moves thereto
soon "
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27

Stranahan was formerly secretary of
the Religious Work department of the
Y. M. C. A. in Wichita and also secre.
tary of the city church federation,
and for some seven years has been
an enthusiastic worker among the
religious interests of the city. He
is on the program for the principal
address at the large Sunday school
rally at the auditorium ON Wednes-
day afternoon and will also take an
active part in the work of the
Friends Yearly Meeting, which comes
early in September. His work was
highly regarded in Wichita and his
coming to Oskaloosa will make new
era of progress in the work of the
Friends church and indirectly to the
interests of Penn College.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
NEW PASTOR ENROUTE
Rev. E. II. Stranahan Comes From
Wichita to 0skaloosa.

Rev. Z. Fl. Stranahan, the new pas
tor of the Friends church, left Wichi
ia, Kansas for Oskaloosa on Monday,
August "a Prior to his departure,
he was given a farewell supper at the
Y. M. c. A. building in Wichita, at
which was present practically all of
the pastors, Sunday school supern-
tendents and prominent Christian
workers of the city churches. Rev.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Husband and Wife Slain.

Red Oak, Aug. 24.-Roy Clark en-
tered the bedroom of Mr.. and Mrs.
John r. Bell, who live on farm near
here, Saturday night, and shot them
both to death. No motive for the
crime has been discovered. Clark
was employed by Bell as farm hand.
He is % years old. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark had three daughters, who we're
in the house at the time of the muir
der
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Bad Electrical Storm.

The worst electrical storm ever ex
perienced struck. West Liberty early
Thursday and ragged for three hours
Many buildings we're struck by light
ming and rain fell in torrents.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Eunitive Gives Self un.

: EstherVille, Aug. 24.-William Ryan
who fatally stabbed Clause Griese
near GruVer Friday night, gave him
self up near Cyone, Mimi, Sunday.
Sheriff Butler and posse of men were
hunting him with bloodhounds.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Bids Are Too Hiuh.

Ames,. Aug. 24-Bids for the new
Ames hotel to be erected by Mum &
Sheldon have been opened. The low
est bidder was w. J. Zitteral, of Web
ster City, who asked $S5 1880. This is
too high and changes in the plans to
bring the cost down will be made.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Annual Reunion,

The Jacpbs4Utterbach. Richardson
annual reunion will be held in the
Aunt Saloma Jacobs grove near Sig
Quincy September 6. A big program
is being arranged for this year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
o'AbrurrI Heads italian Navy,

Rome. Aug. c4.-The Italian govern
mert announced that the Duke dab
riszi has been appointed commander
in-ohief Of the Italian navy. This 10
an important step in this country's
preparations for war.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Bow Killed by Train.

Seymour, Aug "a. - Sunday morn
ing Lester, the 16-year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. WilcoXen, while driving
home from Numa, was killed on the
crossing by an eastbound passenger
train on the Rock Island.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Aassssments lncreassd.

The state executive council has or
dered an increase in the assessments
of personal property in Poweshieb
county. The increase is from 3 to 6
per cent on live stock.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Monroe County Fair.

Abba, Aug 24.-The Monroe county
fair commences today and continues
for four days. Three harness races
each afternoon and a running race
make up the program for the three
days racing events. Seventy horses
have been entered. There is every
promise that this years fair will
eclipse any ever held in Monroe coun
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Bio Yield of Oats.

The oats yield in the vicinity OF
Bagley in Guthrie county, seems to
have been exceptionally good. Some
farmers had as much as seventy
bushels to- the acre. e-..-.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Abba Man Killed.

Abba, Aug. 24.-The body of Guy
Conwell. brother of County Clerk
Conwell, has been brought home from
rarkersburg, where he was killed
while working for the Burlington as
brakeman. He was caught between
two cars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
punwoody BUYS Garaae

& The Brownell & LAGRANGE Auto
Company at Grinnell has sold out its
business to Dewey Dnnwoody, of New
Sharon. The old firm Is dissolved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
a,.,L eirds J., rJooEs.

Biggest focks of black birds seen
here about In years are nightly ny
ing over the outskirts of town. The
birds appear to be roosting some
where near.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27


warlike preparations, while it's armed
vessels, cruising the seas of eastern
Asia, are threatening our commerce
and that of our ally. Peace of the far
East is thus in jeopardy. j.,
Acts With profound Regret"
Accordingly our government and
that Of his Britainic majesty, after
full and frank communication with
each other, agreed to take such meas
ures as may be necessary for the pro-
lection of the general interests con-
templated in the agreement Of ALI
ance, aud we, on oar part being desir-
Gus to obtain that object by peaceful
means, commanded our government to
offer with sincerity an advice to the
imperial German government.
by the last day appointed for the
purpose, however, our government
failed to receive an answer accepting
their advice. II is with profound re-
greet that we, In spite Of our ardent
devotion to the cause of peace, are
thus compelled to declare war, espe-
cially at this early period of our reign
and while we are still in mourning for
our lamented mother. Pc
1T is our earnest wish that by the
loyalty and valor of our faithful sub
Jects a peace may soon DE restored
and the glory of the empire be en-
HANGED"
Not Sent to Germany.
The declaration was not officially
transmitted to the German govern
ment, since 1t took the form merely
of a proclamation to the people OF
japan.
| The German residents of Mukden
Chang Chun and Dalny, Manchuria, are
being expelled. Japan is preparing to
order the expulsion OF all German res
idents of Tientsin, despite the fact that
this city is on Chinese soil and sub
ject to the administration Of the Chi
nese government. All Germans in that
\ part Of the Orient subject to Japanese
influence are under surveillance.
| Many German noncombatants have
taken refuge on merchant ships in the
Yellow sea and others have gone to
Shanghai.
For the first time since the Russo
Japanese war war gun" was fired in
Tokyo to give proclamation to the PEG
pie that the forces of the empire have
taken up arms against a foreign foe
Crowds gathered in front of the pal
ace and the war Office awaiting bulle
tins of the actions of the japanese
fleet in the Yellow sea.
Japan has a powerful feet in the
Yellow sea and is prepared to lane
an army of nearly 10000 men on the
Shantung peninsula
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-08-27
Zeppelin No. 8 Destroyed.

Paris, Aug. 24.-The Zeppelin air.
ship No. s has been destroyed by
French shells at a point between Celle
and Badonviller, in the department Of
Meurthe-et- Moselle, it was officially
announced here. The airship was
sailing from the direction of Strass-
burg at the time.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
Dividend Day.

The following corporations on yes
terday paid out to the stockholders
dividends as follows:
Bank of Lancaster per cent quar-
terly dividend.
Lancaster Cotton Mills per cent
semi-annual dividend on common
stock and 3 u per cent semi-annu6l
o nthe preferred stock.
First National Bank 4 per cent
semi-annual dividend.
The Jones Mercantile Company
paid It's usual 10 per cent dividend.
Other corporations will declare
dividends later In the month.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
LOCAL DOTS

"Wednesday night as the old year
was making its exit, there was a con-
siderable fall of sleet and snow.
We hope to publish from time to
time news letters from the various
colleges which our young folks at
tend. Several having promised us
frequent communications.
MIR. w. II. Bell, having resigned
as constable to Magistrate John L.
Caskey to accept the Office of chief
of police of the town. Mr.. David r
Williams of the Antioch section has
been appointed his successor by the
magistrate.
The Star Theatre is an enter
prising institution. Just now they
are waking up the kiddies of the city
by offering an auto truck to the hust-
Ter, who rustles the greatest number
of coupons and then they make the
mother of this rustler happy by pre-
senting her with $500 in gold.
Through some miscarriage we
have failed to receive for several
issues the newsy letters of our Heath
Springs correspondent. We hone
during this year to continue being
able to furnish our subscribers reg
ular news of the happenings of this
progressive little town.
Our town will seem quite de-
serted when our attractive young col
lege students have returned to their
respective institutions of learning
after the Christmas holidays. The
Winthrop and Clemson scholars will
leave Friday, beginning their work
on Saturday. The other colleges
opening on Monday, the 5th, on which
day our graded school children will
again resume
school days, school days,
Dear old golden rule Gays
Reading and writing and rithmatic
(But not, we hope)
All to the tune Of the hickory stick -
Here's wishing the students, one
and all, most pleasant and profit.
able session.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
MIR. w. Il. CLOYD DEAD.
Worthy Citizen Passes Away After
Long Illness

Mr.. w. f. Cloyd, one of the most
worthy and respected citizens of the
town, after a long and lingering ill
ness, died at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Lillian Miller, on
Main street, at 6 o'clock Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Cloyd was Ga years of
age, having been born at Taylors-
vile, n. G.. He removed to this place
with his family nearly a quarter of
a century ago to become the local
operator for the Western Union Tele-
graph Company and up to about a
year ago was continuously with this
company. When his health finally
failed he was retired on a pension in
recognition of his long and faithful
service. Mr.. Cloyd while quiet and
unassuming in disposition, was firm
and unyielding in his principles He
was always found upon the right side
of questions affecting the public in
terests. He was faithful to his en-
ployers and had the full confidence of
all who knew him. He was loath to
quit his position and held on even
longer than his strength warranted.
He never got over the death of his
youngest daughter, Miss Susie May,
his faithful assistant, who predeceas-
ed him about two years ago, to whom
he was devotedly attached.
He leaves surviving him, besides
his wife, sister, Mrs. w. A. Rawls
and three brothers, Messrs. Samuel,
James and Gus Cloyd and the fol-
lowing children, William ]. Cloyd
Mrs. Lillian Miller and Miss Halle
Cloyd.
Mr.. Cloyd was an earnest, consis-
tent member of the First Methodist
church. The remains were inferred
in West Side cemetery Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, his pastor
Rev. f. T. Hodges, officiating. The
I following were the pall-bearers: J.
NJ. Hood, o. G.. Blackmon, w. p. Ben
nett, ]. H. Carnes, ]. T. Thomasson
and w. S. Langley.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
Given a FuIl Pardon.

]. Caesar Watts, who was tried at
the October term OF the court for
Lancaster county for murder and
found guilty by the jury with rec
ommendation to the mercy of the
court and sentenced to a life term in
the penitentiary, has been granted a
full pardon by the governor Watts
killed G. G.. Faile, son OF Mr.. George
of Flat Creek township on the
- Of December, 1910, and was
.r~Ss.. at the October term OF the
>@(>t, 1911, Judge r. G. Watts pre-
Mig, and plead self-defense.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
SOCIAL NEW MS

Quite number of the younger set
were most delightfully."- entertained at
watchnight party given by Miss
Mary Moore. The hours passed
merrily by with music, games and
dancing until the clock neared the
midnight hour, when the young folks
despite the falling snow flakes,
scampered forth to toll the old year
out and ring the new year in. A
salad course was served during the
evening. Judge Ernest Moore's hos
pitable home has been the scene of
many enjoyable gatherings, none
more so than this occasion.
X X
Mrs. Hazel Witherspoon
At Home
January 1st
$3.50 to p. m.
Mrs. Springs. Auction.
The above invitations were receiv-
ed by a score of Mrs. Witherspoon' s
friends, who most gladly repaired to
her hospitable home on French
street. Four tables OF bridge players
were earnestly occupied with this
most fascinating game for a couple
of hours. While one table of finch
players were no less entertained. Af-
ter which a most dainty and elegant
two-course refreshments were served
The guest of honor prize was an ex-
quisite carsage bouquet of fragrant
Tarma violets. Mrs Charles Jones,
holding highest score, was presented
with a bunch of pink carnations.
Mrs. Ira b. Jones carried off the
prize, a deck Of cards, at the finch
table. All the guests are indebted
fnV.
joyable afternoon. The amiable hos
tess was very handsome in a costume
of black lace and Cheffon trimmed
with fur. The guest Of honor was
charming in an exquisite gown of
blue velvet with waist and draperies
of lace.
Mrs. Springs is honoree at another
afternoon entertainment today. Mrs.
M. ]. Perry having issued invitations
to large reception this afternoon.
X y X
The following is from Mondays is
sue of The Concord Times:
Mrs. j. NJ. Odell was hostess at
dinner at her home Saturday compli-
mentary to Col. and Mrs. Leroy
Springs Of Lancaster, S. G. Mrs.
Odells guests were: Colonel and
MTS. springs, Mr. ana Mrs. AlVa
Springs, Misses Selene and Annie
Parks Hutchison of Charlotte, and
Mr.. Elliott Springs"
X X
Quite a number of Mr.. George T.
Poovey's friends met informally at
the handsome new home of his father.
DR.. G.. w. Poovey, and enjoyed a
very merry evening on the 1st of
January.
The following invitations have
been received by many Of the younger
set:
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK Harper
At Home
Friday. Janaury 2rd
c. T.. Harper, Jr.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
PERSONALS

Mr.. d. F. Sapp OF the New Bethel
section visited Columbia the past
week to confer with State Superin-
tendent of Education Sweringen in
reference to the needs of the school
in his township.
Mrs. Jane Cauthen of Stoneboro,
Miss Lizzie Stevens OF Rock Hill and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Outen spent the
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N
Outen.
Mfr. w. S. Blackmon of Heath
Spring spent Wednesday and Thurs
day with Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Black
mon on Dunlap street.
Messrs. Bevin Funderburk and
Charley Culp have returned to Fur
man University, after spending the
holidays at home.
Nj. A. Lloyd Moore and family are
on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c..
Elliott.
Col. Leroy Springs made business
trip to Rock Hill on Wednesday.
Mrs. w. G.. Stevens and Mrs. w. b.
Wilson of Rock Hill were the guests
Of Mrs. Hazel Witherspoon on
Thursday coming over to attend her
card party.
Messrs. Ira B. Jones, Jr., and II. ].
Gregory attended the Christmas
dance in Rock Hill this week
Miss Rosa Hill of Greenville, who
has been visiting Miss Eliza Wylie
returned home Thursday.
Misses Eliza Wylie and her guest,
Miss ReauX Jones or Columbia, went
to Camden to visit Miss Katherine
Zemp, returning to Lancaster today.
Mr.. Paul Ross Roore Of Kershaw
has been nj Lancaster several even
ings during the holidays, attending
social functions.
Misse Retta and Eva Parks spent
the Christmas holidays. with rela-
tives and friends in Waxhaw, N. c.,
and was accompanied home by their
cousin, Miss Mary Plyler.
Magistrate w. ]. Horton of Flat
Creek was in town yesterday.
Mrs. DR.. McFadden of Clinton came
over to see her aunt, Mrs. Jackson
today. Her father, DR., McKeown, OF
Fort Lawn will shortly remove to
Clinton.
their little daughter, Marian, spent
Christmas in York county visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. r. S. Stewart was in Char
lotte Thursday on business.
Mr.. John II. Caskey visited his
daughter, Mrs. w. ]. Snipes, in the
Shiloh section few days ago.
Mr.. Webster Caskey OF Elgin was
in town today.
Mrs. ]. r. Hough and children visit
ed relatives in Lancaster last week
and attended the marriage of Mrs
Hough's sister, Miss Jessie Roddey
there Saturday. Waxhaw Enter
prise.
Mr.. r. Lee Skipper Of Charlotte
was in town this week.
Mr.. G. F.. Harper Jr., OF Honea
Path is visiting his brother, Mr..
Frank Harper of this place.
Miss Jennie Beard Mackorell is
visiting her grandparents, Major and
Mrs. j. NJ. Riddle.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Bartlett have
returned home after spending the
holidays in Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Cochran and
little daughter Of Plum Branch,
Edgefield county, are on a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Green Of the
Douglas section.
Edward p. Hodges returns today to
Charleston College.
w. Carson Hodges will return to-
morrow to the University in Colum-
bia.
Mrs. c. n. Houser of Kershaw has
been the guest of Mrs. John A. Cook
for several days.
Miss Margaret Williamson returns
today to Jonesville to resume her
duties as teacher in the schools there
Misses Belle and Mildred King re-
turned Wednesday from BENEFITS
Vile, where they have been visiting
their sister, Miss Nancye King.
MIR NJ LONG nEAn
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
MIR. NJ. j. LONG DEAD.
Well-Known and Respected Citizen
Passes Away i'm Columbia.

Passes Away in Columbia.
The many friends throughout the
county OF Mr.. Marion ]. Long, will be
grieved to hear OF his death, which
occurred In Columbia on Tuesday
last. He had been in declining
health for SOME time and for the past
few weeks the end was expected. Mr..
Long was a quaint. unassuming man
but one OF stirling qualities. He
united with the Baptist church in his
early childhood and was a consistent
follower OF his Master He was SO
years old on the l 1th Of July last, and
was married to Miss Elizabeth Sims,
daughter OF the late Matthias Sims.
He was the son OF the late Jesse and
Henrietta Long. His first wife pre-
deceased him several years ago. He
is survived by one son. Mr.. r. A.
Long of this place, and six daughters,
Mrs. T. s. Riddle OF Blair, Okla, Mrs.
f. r. Smith Of York county. Mrs. ]. e.
Estridge, Mrs. w. a. Lingle, Mrs r.
A. Williams and Miss Amanda Long,
all of this county by the first mar
riage and a wife and two young chill
dren by the second marriage, who
now live in Kershaw county. Also
by one brother, Mr.. w. j. Long, and
three sisters, Mrs. S. NJ. and Mrs NJ.
G. Bowers and Mrs. J. r. Adams of
this county. The remains were
brought TO Lancaster Tuesday and in
tered by the side of his first wife at
Camp Creek baptist church We'd
nesday. Rev. b. f. Carson conducted
the funeral exercises.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-02
Junior Order Banuuets.

The local council of the Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics
had their annual banquet In the court
house last night. 1t was a most en-
ioyable occasion. National Vice
Councillor G. 3. Webb of Statesville.
N. C., and,L. ID. Mendenhall of Ashe-
boro, member of the state council Of
North Carolina were present and
made speeches.