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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
OUR COLORED SOCIETY
In and Outs of the Local Colony and
Their Friends.

Mr. and Mrs Claud Wheeler enter
tanned at dinner Monday Miss Bessie
Appleton, of KirksvilIe, Mo, who is
here visiting at the Wesley Hender.
son home on d avenue West.
Walter Mitchell is spending a two
weeks vacation with relatives in
Bloomington, Ill.
AS we are sending this matter to
press, word comes to us of the death
of Geo. H. Jones at his home in Des
Moines, Friday morning at 1920
o'clock The funeral will be held
from Wesley Chapel in this city Mon.
day afternoon at 200 o'clock.
The members of the Mothers club
and their families picniced at River
side Park Thursday afternoon and
report pleasant time.
Homer Jones, of Keokuk, a cousin
of Ed E. Jones, of this city, spent
few hours in the city Wednesday,
being en- route home from Des MOines,
where he had been on business.
Mrs. |. n. Daniels, of Evanston, Ill,
spent Thursday in the city the guest
of Mrs. Sarah Williams on North G
street. She WAS returning home from
Des Moines, where she had been
spending some time at the bedside
of her cousin, Geo. H. Jones, who is
sick, with no hopes for his recovery.
Mrs. G.. G. Lee, of Chicago, arrived
in the city Thursday and is spending
few days at the home of her sister
Mrs. L. KimbrOugh, on North Mar
ket street.
Mrs. Mollie Ringo was in Des
Moines over Sunday with her broth
er, Geo. II. Jones, and says he is
growing weaker very fast and that
she is prepared to expect the sum-
mons at any time. He himself fully
realizes that there is no remedy for
him and is patiently waiting, with
all preparations made to answer the
call at any time.
Willie Ringo, Who has been making
his home in Cleveland for the past
several years, has resigned his posi-
ton there to become associated with
his cousin, V. L. Jones, in the I'M
dertaking business in Dies Moines.
He spent Sunday night here with his
mother and sister, returning to Des
Moines Monday morning.
Rev. Wheeler, superintendent of
the ST Joseph district, held the quar-
terly meeting for Wesley Chapel last
|
! this week, assisting Rev. Lee to con-
duct series of meetings at the
church.
The NJ. w. United Grand Lodge of
Iowa, A. F. & A. M. will hold its 9th
annual communication in Buxton, be-
ginning Tuesday, July IA, and contin-
uing three days. A grand lodge school
of instruction will be held Monday,
beginning at 8 a. IN. and closing with
tAird degree work at night. Maple
Grove Lodge No. 16 will have its full
representation present, besides Robt
Johnson, Junior Grand Deacon, and
A. G. Clark, Custodian. while several
of the members with their wives will
attend some of these public functions
Opening reception at st. Johns A
NJ. e. church Tuesday, July IA, al
$50 p. m; Grand Lodge of Sorrow
at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Wednes
day. July Is, at $3.50 p. m, Hon. John
A. Spencer, of Grinnell, will deliver
the eulOgy; Grand Parade headed by
knights Templar, of Des Moines,
Thursday evening, July 16; tnstalla
ton of Grand Officers and closing re-
ception at Cooper's hall, Thursday
evening, July Is, Immediately fol
lowing parade Music by Colfax or
| chestra.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
JEFFERSON

The wheat and hay harvest is oy-
er in this community and the oats
will be cut this week.
About twenty young people from
this vicinity spent Thursday evening
at the A. J. Convey home in Oskaloosa
Ice cream and cake we're served and
games and music were participated
in.
Miss Mary Eveland is working at
the Frank Gay home
One of the biggest and most en-
joyable ice cream socials was that
given by Fred Heaverlo and family
at their home Saturday evening. At
tendance was very large. Prepar-
atoms had been made to serve about
fifty at one time. The usual games
and diversions we're participated in
by the young people.
There will be&a literary program
at the Riverside Grange Friday ev-
ening, July II.
The Apollo orchestra from Oska-
loosa will give a program at the
Riverside church Thursday evening.
July 16.
July IA. Snap Dragon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
'EDDYV|LLE ACTIONS
WIN. FRY DIES FROM A coMPLI.
CATION OF DISEASES AND OLD
AGE-FRANk BAY ENTERTAlNS
A NUMBER OF FRIENDS.

EddyVille, July 1.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Whitsel come down from Os-
kaloosa Thursday and spent the day
visiting relatives.
VIM. Fry, an old and highly respect
ed citizen of Eddyville, died Thurs
day morning at $3.50 at the age of
81 years. Death was due to a COmpli.
cation of diseases, caused by old age.
He leaves to mourn their loss five
children, four daughters and one son,
Mrs. Ida Barker, of st. Louis, Mrs.
Sarah Smith, of Eddyville, Mrs. EN-
ma Valkenberg, of Missouri, Mrs.
Clara Rosenberger, of Canada, and
William, of California. No funeral
arrangements have been made.
boro, is visiting this week with her
aunt, Mrs. J. T. Stanley.
Miss Alberta Quarton came over
from Abba Thursday for an extended
visit with her cousin, Goldie Mater.
Mrs. LYDIA Weber is spending the
week in Grinnell visiting friends.
Miss Minta Mater went to Ottum'
wa Thursday to remain for the sum
mer, assisting in an Adventist meet
ing.
Mrs. Lloyd Bell, of Arkansas City,
was called to Eddyville Thursday by
the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. C. Leeling.
Mrs. Emmett Bay spent Friday in
Abba visiting her friend, Malsy
Schreiner.
Rev. J. H. Koch was called to Fair
field Thursday by the serious illness
of his wife.
John Powell, of Fairbury, Neb.,
and Jim Powell, of Abba, were calling
on relatives and friends in Eddyville
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. Bird and Rev. j,
H. Koch were business callers in OF
tumwa Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Morten Collier, of Los
Angeles, arrived in Eddyville Friday
for a visit with the latter's father, MT
S. A. Shaver
Mrs. H. Albaugh is seriously i'll this
week.
Mrs. VIM. Strange and children, OF
Portland. arrived in Eddyville Friday
morning for visit with relatives.
Frank Bay entertained a number
of friends on Thursday evening at
his home west of Eddyville. Seventy
five young people were present. The
evening was spent in social way
after which refreshments were served
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
COUNTY NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures lttitIllailllsti
SPRING CREEK.

Logan Graham and Sig Broerman,
each have their new houses almost
ID &completed, both are modern with
the convenienCes.
Lew Towns was among the number
selling hogs last week.
We are glad to report Hazel and
Mary Francis Norris are on the road
to Wellville.
ME-. Blair. State Grange Treas,
ured passed through the neighbor'
hood and called among some Of the
Grange people. w. A. Caldwell, State
Secretary, was with Mr.. Blair.
Mrs. L. Norris entertained some
of the Buckeye Grange very pleas
antly Friday evening.
The farmers are busy harvesting
the women canning berries. The
blackberres are of a very fine quail
ity this year.
Mrs. M. Beach spent a week al
the lakes recently with her daughter
BerniCe.
The Buckeye Grange gave the Bird
and 4th degrees to several new mem
bers last Tuesday evening.
Blanche Towns spent one day last
week at the Sig Broerman home.
There will be an fee cream social
at Buckeye church Thursday even
ing July 18th. Good music will be
furnished. All are cordially invited
July IA. Gala Lily.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
NEWS FROM NEARBY
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
GATHERED BY WIDE-AWAKE
HERALD CORRESPONDENTS IN
TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES.
WRIGHT.

" nNSTV
Mr. and Mrs. Evans, old-time
friends CT Mrs. Welton, were visiting
her last week.
Visitors to Oskaloosa Tuesday were
Mrs. Lizzie Myers, Miss Grace COch
ran and Mrs. Perry Nesbitt.
Miss Hattie Lyon, of Oskaloosa,
came down to VISIT her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Lutte Lyon Tuesday, return
ing home the same day.
Mrs. Kittie Sullivan went to Oska-
loosa Wednesday, returning home
Thursday noon.
D. K. UnsiCker was an OSkalOOsa
passenger Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Thomas, of Cedar, was
calling on Mrs. r. A. Carpenter Fri
day morning.
The w. d. s. club met at Mrs. Or
vile Linsley's Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irvie Knott and Mr..
and Mrs. Chuff Bond, Mr.. and Mrs.
Skunk, of Wright, spent Friday even
ing at Skunk river.
Friday evening a merry crowd OF
young people met at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Rice for
the purpose of a farewell party on
Miss Lulu Tucker, VINO after visiting
relatives here for several weeks re-
turned to her home in Kansas.
Clarence Faith helped tnresh 80
acres of wheat in White Oak last
week Friday. which yielded $50 bush
tels.
Leland Lyon went to OskalOOsa
Saturday to stay with his sister Hat
| tie until after the show.
J. H. Lister and family spent Sat
urday evening in Oskaloosa.
Carl. UnsiCker went to Minneapolis
and ST. Paul on tae excursion Satur'
day evening.
Miss Blanche Lister and Miss Pear
Howell, of What Cheer, visited theil
homes mere Sunday.
Tom Emmert shipped car of hogs
Monday.
WIN Gunsaullis had the misfortune
to break some part of his threshinl
machine and had to stop for repairs
He begins to thresa for Yves Moore
TUESDAY.
! Miss Lulu Tucker and Mrs. Jessie
Witt went to Des Moines Monday
where they will visit relatives for |
few days. Miss Tucker will then re
turn to her home in Kansas and Mrs
Witt will return to her home a
i Wright, a..
/ Ernest and Elsie Oelson visited a
1.-THE Clarence Faith home Sunday.
/ Mrs. Wroughton went to IndianaI
lolis, Iowa. Saturday for a few days
visit with friends. ~
Mrs. Mary Riggs is expecting he
lgrand daughter Miss Ethel Windle, Q
kansas. for a two weeks visit.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. c. Morgan, OF Osks
tlloosa, were in Wright Monday,
II Jesse Sisco begins tnreshing nea
! Fremont Tuesday,
! rbe Wright Threshing Machine @
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Unwarranted Increase Of the New Ha-
ven liabilities from ss3,ooo,OOo in

a ~ Z
Unwarranted Increase Of the New Ha-
ven liabilities from s93,00o,O 900 in
1903 to 100000 in 1918.
Increase in floating notes from moth
ing in 1908 to approximately $40,-
100000 In 1918
Indefensible standard of business eth
les and the absence OF financial acu-
men displayed by eminent financiers
in directing the destinies Of this
railroad in its attempt to establish
a monopoly of the transportation of
New England.
"A combination OF all these has re-
suited in the present deplorable situa-
ton in which the affairs of this rail
road are involved" says the report.
Recovery by Stockholders,
From the facts developed in this in
vestigation it would seem that there is
little question concerning the recovery
Of substantial amount Of the stock
holders money that has been wasted,
Several items Of this nature are briefly
summarized:
Overpaid Perry and Thorne In commits
sions, $3O3.750.
Illegally spent in obtaining West
Chester franchise changes, $1,524,-
07277.
In the Billiard transaction, $2,74S,700.
THE money with which Billiard &C
CURED the 1875 additional shares Of
common stock and 1926 shares of pre-
ferred stock of the Boston & Maine
Railroad company was furnished by
the New England Navigation company.
Stock TURNED Back.
This stock was turned back to the
navigation company for $3,370,OS2. 1t
would seem that suit by stoCkhold-
ers for the recovery OF the profit
which is justly due the navigation
company, II any was made by Billiard
in the transactions involving these ad-
ditional shares, could be maintained.
"If any expenditures were made in
violation Of the antitrust laws of the
United States, are not such expendi-
lures ultra wires and Is II not the legal
obligation of the directors to satisfy
out OF their own fortunes any loss
which results to the company?
Directors cannot without accounta-
bility deplete a corporate treasury in
ventures which are in violation Of the
laws Of the land"
Demand Suit for $125,ooo,o0o.
Boston, July 14.-Whipple. Sears &
Ogden, attorneys representing minor
ity stockholders oG the New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad, have
demanded that the directors join
their clients in the suit to recover
about one hundred and twenty-five
million dollars alleged to have been
wasted by the management. The suit,
which it is said will be filed this
week, is to be directed against the
estate of J. P. Morgan. William Rookie
Teller, Lewis Cass Ledyard and others
who were members of the New Haven
| directorate at the time that transac.
tons that have been the subjects OF
inquiry by the interstate commerce
commission were made.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
$50 off on Hammocks,
all 1914 patterns.
Hamilton e. Hamilton.
27O-272-w1.
Hunters Licenses.
270-272-w1.

Hunters licenses have recently
been issued to the following: J. 0.
Linabury, Oskaloosa; Geo. w. Maddi'
son, Beacon; J. d. Chrisman, Beacon;
Claire Arnold. Oskaloosa; Earl Allen
Oskaloosa; Charles Wentworth, Os
kaloosa; F. P Shafer. Rose Hill; Har
ry Moore, Tracy: Chas. Wilson, Os'
kaIoosa; Andy Kozma. Rex; Clark
Ellis, Tracy; Karl Tennis, Oskaloosa
J. V. DUNCAN, Oskaloosa; J. Carl GeG
ner, Oskaloosa; Granvil Gable, Oska
loosa; Ham Lawson, OskaloOsa; John
w. Mcvay, New Sharon; Andy Pave
ligo, Rex; John Pregun. Rex; G. A.
Nail, Oskaloosa; r. Gatewood, Rose
Hill; w. H. Sells. Oskaloosa; George
Coover, Oskaloosa; Richard Boston
Oskaloosa; w. H. Sarbaugh, Oskaloo
sa; Wilfred Turner, Oskaloosa; r. /
Garden, Tracy; NJ. Miller, Tracy; F,
w. Lyman, Tracy; Frank Strouse
Oskaloosa; J. A. Ruan, Beacon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Glad to savn hia Wheat.

Dick Brown, of Hamburg, has just
completed threshing his twenty-acre
field of wheat which yielded SIS bush
els, At the time of the Hessian fly
scare his field was said to be of little
use, as the flies had gotten in their
work. Mr.. Brown commenced to pillow
up the wheat, but something told him
to just let it alone, which he did. AS
a result he is just SIG bushels of
wheat ahead
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
First Mile Of Paved Road.

The first real mile of permanent
road to be built under the new state
law according to the rules laid down
by the state board is being completed
in Linn county. The grade is not
more than four per cent anywhere in
the course of the improvement, and
the work has all been done in man.
ner to insure the best results. The
cost is about $4,000 per mile. OF
course, that looks like lot of money.
And it is. But after all, 1t is not so
very much compared with what the
farmers and the towns lose on ac-
count of bad roads.
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25To off on Harnmocks,
all 1914 patterns.
Hamilton e. Hamilton.
27O-272.w1.
Business Change.

Francis S. Barden has sold his har.
ness manufacturing and retail bust
ness located in the old l.. L. Hull
stand. ia North Market street, to
Duncan Reid, of Rose Hill, who is
now in possession. Mr.. Barden, who
has made host of friends since in
Oskaloosa business life. has not de
termined upon his business oecupa-
tion in the future, but will likely en-
gage himself elsewhere. Oskaloosa
friends regret to lose this most ex'
ceiient family. Mr.. Reid, for the
present will continue his residence
at Rose Hill. .I. gtH. -sa
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Soma Fine Rnrries-

Mrs. Frank Eberline of the Knox.
vile road favored the Herald with
a sample of the splendid Cumber.
land black raspberry that is In per.
feet condition. The fruit Is large
and luscious and the clusters are
crowded. Seven fruit clusters were
observed on the one cane with
total of sixty-three berries in all
stages of growth from matared and
ripened fruit to the berries just dew
clipping from the blossom.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Hottest pav Of Season.

Oklahoma City, Okla. July Is
Yesterday was the hottest day OF
the year in the central southwest At
Muskogee, Okla, weather bureau
thermometer registered loo degrees;
at Fort Smith, Ark, and Shreveport.
La, the temperature was 104 degrees
and at Fort Worth, Tex, and Okla
homa City. the highest was 10 2,and
at Little Rock, Ark, 100.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
25% off on Hammocks,
all 1914 patterns.
Hamilton e. Hamilton.
27O-272-w1.
jefferson County Fair.

The Jefferson county fair at Fair
field, dates are August 4, 5, and Z.
The management promises extra at
fractions and a good premium list Is
In preparation. Several high priced
premiums are scheduled for the con,
testantg.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

Iowa state officials have begun to
take notice of the success with which
Minnesota is drawing on the popula-
ton of this state, and shortly cam
paign will be started to combat the in
f1uence of our northern sister. Mn
nesota has been very active and sue
cessful in inducing IOwans to settle
there
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
commences work this week.

commences work this week.
Mrs. Dora Perkins and daughter
Lulu helped Mrs. Clyde Perkins can
cherries Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Witt and
daughters visited Jake Wits Sunday.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs.
Ida Tennis Thursday afternoon.
July - L.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Self psniaI nax.

New York, July Is. = Campaign
funds for the suffrage fight in six
campaign states are being collected
today. The day is known as self
denial day" among suffFagettes For
several weeks they have been pledged
to deny themselves something and
contribute the unspent money to the
cause.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

Elaborate plans are being made for
Walkers annual Home Coming cele
bration to be held August IA and Is
This is to be one of the big athletic
events of the season in eastern Iowa
Three big ball games will be among
the features, and there will be long
list of athletic contests for which
liberal cash prizes will be offered.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
stafford's Cherry Crop.

J. w. Stafford this season sold $40
bushels of fine cherries. The highest
amount picked by any one person
was by Tbos. Anderson, picking s
baskets In hours. The highest
number picked by any one person was
by Mrs. j. w. Padgett. She picked
81 baskets.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
10 ceIebrate Labor DAY.

The labor unions of Colfax are ar
ranging to observe labor day in fit.
ting manner. Plans for the event
are being made witch promise to
eclipse anything of the kind hereto
fore attempted. Rev l.. b. Pruitt
has been secured to deliver an adj
dress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Many culverts BEING Installed.

Nearly 200 concrete Culverts, from
the largest to the smallest size, are
now being installed along the River
to River road between Iowa City and
Oxford, to finish the work Of grading,
widening etc. which the county en-
gineer has been carrying out on this
highway during the spring and sum-
mPr
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
An Old Apple.

J. N. Endicott has an apple that he
has preserved for SO years. II is
ali wlthered, and Is ''aS dry as a
hone" but II Is still whole and proba'
bly, the Oldest apple in existence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Fiqhtina Over Crop Expert.

Division over the hiring of a crop
expert for Muscatine county is caus-
ing warm fight. The fight against
the agent reached it heiglt when a
government expert was refused adj
mission to the schools of one town
snip.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers, as
sociation will hold it's fifteenth annual
convention in Des Moines on July 70
and "a It is expected that 200 dele
gates will attend the meeting.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
GETS Good Position.

w. l.. Myers, formerly of West
Branch, who has taken post graduate
work at Harvard, has been engaged
as instructor in English at the state
university.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
nislncated Shoulder.

While swinging from a rope sus'
pended over a ravine, Margaret Hold
ges, of Ottumwa, dislocated her right
limb and shoulder.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
Has a Little Left.

J. N. Strickland of near Clarinda,
divided $4,000 among his six chill
dren. He has still has $50 acre farm
and some more cash.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

Heavy iron-bearing ore has been
discovered on the farm of Frank
Kern. q farmer living mile and a
half south OF Dyersvilie. along the
MaquoketaI river
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
overeome bv Hea,.

Des Moines. July l6--Mrs. Ella An
derson, aged 35. cook al restaur-
ant at S15 West Third was overcome
by heat this morning while al work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
$3.50 off on Hammocks,
all 1914 patterns.
Hamilton e. Hamilton.
270-972.w1.
A Good Gift.

The good people OF Richland raised
over $40 as a Fourth of July offering
for the Orphans Home at Council
Bluffs. ssg4
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16

Corn probably never looked better
in Iowa at this time OF the year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-07-16
J. E. Price, Oskaloosa. 20
1872 and
Lena A. Dewitt, Oskaloosa. ... 30

DAVEY. The funeral services of
the late Mrs. Grace Wesley Davey,
who died Saturday morning, will be
held Tuesday, July Ia, at 2:3O o'clock
at the Beacon Methodist church. In
terment in Beacon cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1914-10-09
FELTON,.

Farmers are about through with their
tomatoes, and are now busy digging their
sweet potatoes and housing them, hoping
later on to get better prices.
Miss Laura HEN, who has been sick
for the past two weeks, is not improved
any at this writing.
James Barcus and wife, Charles Brad
ley and son, Herman, have returned
home after spending a few days with
Chester friends.
Sidney DeLong and wife spent Sunday
with Brownsville friends.
George Vincent and wife entertained
friends from Maryland on Sunday,
Miss Elizabeth Carson was the guest
of Miss Nirgie Warren on Saturday and
Sunday.
Robert Porter. Jr. gave a very delight
tul dance on Wednesday evening of last
week, and an enjoyable evening was
spent by all.
The stork visited the home of Clifford
Holden and wife, and left them fine
baby boy.
Charles Cox and wife returned home
on Monday, after spending very pleas
ant week in New York.
NJ s. Beulah Fowler is visiting friends
in Wilmington
Harry Billings has returned to his
home IN Wilmington, after spending a
few days with his parents, George Bill
Milford chronicle., 1914-10-09
WILLIAMSVILLE.

The new public school building has
been completed and occupied. and thanks
to the Kent County School Commission
which body drove our people to provide
these new and greatly needed school
facilities, the children of this part of the
county now have as good, and possibly,
better conditions than many of the towns
and villages to get their enducation
under. In one instance the school house
at Williamsville excels all other rural
school houses, and that is in the method
of heating. The school room is large
well lighted, and the ceilirg is of a very
pretty pattern Of metal ceiling material,
while the painting is restful to the eyes.
The people of this place have built this
new building and equipped It at an ex-
pense of approximately 81 900, and they
have something to be p oud of.
The sweet potato GRIP in this section
IS turning out we'll, bus the greater part
of the crop will go into storage for mar
Set during the winter.
Apples were never 50 fine as this year
lbout here; especially those who sprayed
heir trees have exceptionally fine crops.