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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10

ct al, claim.
]. P. Mccormick vs.. George w.
Helm, law.
Charles l.. Davis VS.. Mahaska coun-
ty, Iowa, damages.
The following cases were ordered
dismissed unless brought on for trial
at the next term of court.
Andrew Timlic VS.. Mahaska Coun-
| ty, damages.
Liberty Knitting Mill VS.. S. Ham,
mond, account.
Hoffman & Baker VS.. Thos. B. Cos
sage ct al, account.
| In the divorce suit of Hattie Parry
VS.. Robert Parry, the plaintiffs petit
| ton was dismissed, but the cause
was returned for trial on the defend
ants cross petition. Several motions
and other minor matters were passed
upon by the court but are of no pub
| lie interest
In the probate division, final re-
ports were approved in the following:
Estate of George b. Fraker
Guardianship of Mary Eveland.
Estate of Plinney B. Dunsmore,
Guardianship of Arthur Brown.
Guardianship of Wilbert and Wini-
fred Finerty.
Guardianship of Eva Welker.
The will of Eli H. Hawkins was ad-
mitted to probate and d. c. Quick
was appointed executor. The will of
Sarah P. Kentfield was probated and
Sarah L. Kentfield was appointed ex-
ecutrix.
Yesterday was default day in dis
trict court and, as usual, it occasion
ed the transaction of an enormous
volume of routine business. The
days grist was also augmented by
the hearing of several naturalization
petitions by Judge Talbot. The sec
ond days of the April and December
terms OF court are the dates set in
! this county for the consideration OF
these petitions. The following per
sons presented petitions yesterday,
proved duly qualified and were al.
mitted to citizenship:
William Van Wedding. Givin.
VIM. Joseph Kazzie, Oskalosa.
Arie Groenenboom, Oskaloosa.
Abraham Abdul Asis, Oskaloosa.
Gerrit Van Zee, Leighton.
Frederik Van Zee, leighton.
Nathan Halpern, Oskaloosa.
Cornelis Van Arkel, Beacon. ...
Lambert Van Wyk, Talntor.
The grand jurors for the December
term reported to Judge Talbot at
1880 yesterday afternoon and a jury
was drawn, empanneled and sworn.
| II is not believed that there is much
business to come before the jury at
this term and it will probably have
completed its Investigations by to.
morrow some time. The jurors
drawn were:
| Ed Hanna, Adams, foreman.
Willis Colt, ST., Pleasant Grove.
John Hutchinson. w. Jefferson.
John Loos, Oskaloosa.
|. B. Musgrove, White Oak.
A. p. Timbrel, Ricaland.
J. H. Williams, Prairie.
The following cases, in both the
equity and law divisions of court,
were ordered dismissed yesterday by
Judge Talbot for want Of prosecu-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10

| ried to William M. Dawson on the
cath day Of February, 1914. Her
father, William Bell, and her mother,
whose maiden name was Mary Nc
Laughlan, were bOtA born at Potosi,
Wis. Mrs. Dawson leaves husband,
". M. Dawson, and two brothers,
joe and Ambrose, at Valdez, Alaska.
Mr., Dawson has made his home in
OrBaloosa for the past two years,
during which time he has held a
responsible positions at the H l..
Spencer wholesale grocery Co. and
with the D. & w Tea Co. Just re-
Gently he was forced to resign his
position as travelling salesman for
the D. & w. Tea Co. in order that
he could be home with his wife. At
ter an absence of a week or ten days
he will return to Oskaloosa to re.
sumo his position in the employment
of the Oskaloosa Street & Electric
Railway Co. Mr.. Dawson made his
first run Monday morning and was
called on dury at 800 o'clock that
afternoon. He is practically a strau.
ger anu without relatives here, but
has many friends and acquaintance
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
BATTLESHIP KANSAS IN PERIL
Heavy Gale cornpels Big warship to
Anchor-PreViously Reported
Being Aground.

Sandy Hook, N. J., Dec. S.-Because
Of the fury of the storm sweeping the
Atlantic coast, the United States bat
tleship Kansas has been compelled to
anchor off Ocean City. Nd. according
to wireless message picked up here
Reports last night said that a war
ship was aground off Ocean City. but
the Kansas is not ashore. She will be
able to resume her journey when the
gale lessons, the wireless said. ''
Washington, Dec. San unidenti
fed ship with four tunnels is ashore
off Ocean City, Md, and blowing for
assistance" according to message to
the navy department from the keeper
at the life station there. The Kansas
has only three tunnels.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Dispositions of Various Matters BY
Judge and Jury

Judge John F. Talbot opened the
December term of district court in
Mahaska County yesterday afternoon
at 1870 O'Clock and transacted the US
ual first day volume OF business dur
ing the afternoon. The greater por
ItiOn of. the matter handled was in
the nature of cases settled and dis
posed of outside Of court and suits
dismissed by the plaintiffs, Today is
the usual default day in court and, in
addition, is the time set for the semi
annual hearing OF naturalization pc
titions. The grand jurors for the term
reported this morning at ten o'clock
The following cases were settled yes
terday, costs paid and the causes
crossed off the docket:
Henry KreEing, ct al, VS.. Katherine
kreling, ct al, partition suit.
Fred Williams VS.. N. J. Darland
equity.
Stella A. Cook VS.. Nelson j. Cook
partition.
Anna L. Weatherwax VS.. William
H, Weatherwax, divorce.
United Laundry Workers Union VS.
E. H. Schultz, injunction.
E. S. Roberts VS.. Helen Roberts, di
vorce.
Application of John Cleveland
Ioverseer of poor, law.
William c. Stimson vs.. William J.
Nicholson, law
b. o. Jerrel, ct al VS.. E. H. Schultz,
law. u
Charles Notar VS.. Excelsior Coal
Co., damages.
Luther and Ethel Prather vs.. State
Insurance Co, damages.
Myron Pyle VS.. Henry Garman ct al
damages.
Harvey Brick and Tile Co. VS., Lion
Bonding and Surety Co, law.
The following cases were dismiss
ed and the costs were ordered taxed
against the plaintiffs unless they are
paid during the term:
r. C, Winter VS.. e. e. Crete, equity
Frank A. Winder VS.. Emma c.
Winder, divorce.
Fern Lois Melton VS.. Hal William
Melton, divorce. ~. -.
May Johnson VS.. Q. A. Johnson
divorce.
Title Mitchell VS.. F. W. Jones ct
al, law. E. - 3.
G. P. Ensley VS.. James ]. Burrier
law.
c. o. Keiser VS.. James J.. Burrier
note.
G. F.. Spratt ct al VS.. J, d. Snlder
ct al, damages.
Charles e. Spratt VS.. J. D. Snider
appeal
B, o. Jerrel OF al VS.. E. H. Schultz,
account.
The following cases were ordered
omitted from the docket;
Fl. N, Hamilton VS.. Cecil Broherd
Jet al, note.
George +, Heki VS.. Bryant b Hekl
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
GERMANS GAIN r.. .
+. 4 IN MARCH ON
COAST To CALAIS
Belgians Blow Up Bridge and
Y XIII 5000.
0pST DUNKERKE IS SHELLED
Teutons 5ombard Town Near Men,
port-AIlied Armies Advance
in France and Occupy -
n Another Town.
1psT DUNKERKE IS SHELLED

London Dec. 8.--The German army
In Flanders has made a perceptible
gain along the coast southwest OF
Newport and has established heavy
artillery, which today began a vigor
Gus cannonade of COST Dunkerke, two
and one-half miles west Of Newport
The French, on the other hand, have
advanced at sections of the battle line
In France w #.
This is the first time the German
guns have found target so far west
p Of the User at this northern extrem.
lily of the allies line.
The allies are continuing their at.
lacks against the positions still re-
tanned by the Germans on the left
bank of the User from Dixmude north
to Newport with considerable sue
cess, although these efforts have not
yet forced the dislodging of the invad.
ers.
5000 Germans Killed.
The positions the Germans occupy
are so isolated and they are held in
such small numbers that the fighting
over their possession is more or less
Of the caliber of skirmishes.
AT one point where the Belgians,
operating with the British troops,
blew up a bridge, a body OF 5000
Germans were cut off and annihi-
lated.
Not only on the Ypres front, but
n hn -
gonne region the allies are pressing
the offensive. ~
u Germans on Defensive.
The French now are completed. in
control of the village of vermelles
reported captured last week, an6
have so far advanced eastward in
the direction of Lens with their ad
vanced posts that they are now firm.
ly established along the railroad
leading to Lens. Their advance has
passed LIE Rutoire, which the Ger
mans have been forced to abandon.
Fighting has been renewed with
great energy in the old ,Santerre dis
trict lin the departments of the
Somme and the Oise), where, In the
region of Rouvroye, Parvillers ant
LIE Quesnoy-en-Santerre, the French
have been able to record an appre
ciable advance.
French batteries have won series
Of engagements in the champagne
country, where the new field how.
tiers of the French artillery have
hPen giving an excentiOnal1y ooOd
account of themselves.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10

ton, and the costs were ordered tax
ed against the plaintiffs:
Citizens Savings Bank VS.. Sarah
Reynolds, ct al, foreclosure.
Harvey D. Carr VS.. Elizabeth Carr
divorce.
Andrew Timlic VS.. Mahaska Coun,
ty, damages.
Liberty Knitting Mills VS.. S. Ham,
mond, account.
H N. Hamilton VS.. Cecil Broheard
ct al, note.
Geo F. Heki VS.. Bryant B. Heki. ct
al, claim.
George George VS.. ]. F. CubberIy,
contract.
Edward A. Schmidt, assignee, VS..
Arthur Walls. law.
In the following cases, default of
the defendant, or defendants, was
declared and Judgment was rendered
on a promissory note, as prayed:
George T.. Moore VS.. S. B. Sinclair,
ct al Decree of foreclosure also is
sued
Fred Mickey VS.. A. G, Watland, ct
al, note.
J. A. Gum VS. c. p. Richie. note.
Oskaloosa National Bank VS.. Davis
Bros, Inc, note.
Default was declared in the follow.
ing cases and Judgment was render
ed against the defendants as stated:
Alonzo Johnson VS.. lone Johnson,
decree of divorce issued at plaintiffs
cost:
Benjamin Cruzen VS.. Unknown
Claimants, decree quieting title as
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
yWITHHOLDSAID
Will Not Assist Further In Social
Service Work.

dissatisfaction with the agreement
entered into by the county last spring
to Ccfcay half OF the expense of hir,
ing all experienced social service
worker to supervise the work among
the Ioor of Mahaska county and Os-
k1loOsa, the other half of the eX.
pense to be paid by the OskaIoosa
Social Service League, cropped out
among the members of tie Board of
Supervisors yesterday. 1t is said
that the board members have been
dissatisfied with the work of the
League for several months and their
antagonism crystalized yesterday in
the following resolution:
Resolved, that on and after Dec.
s, 1914, it Is the sense of this board
that the. appropriation heretofore
made for the salary of the social
service worker be discontinued. and
this board now goes on record as OPP
posed to any such policy, and de-
clares ii as their opinion that the
fraternal orders and good people OF
the city of Oskaloosa can furnish
ard recommend to the board names
.os the deserving poor of this com
.mmity."
The resolution was offered by SUI
reryisor M. S. Downey, seconded by
Supervisor T. w. Denny, and passed
by unanimous vote.
The Oskaloosa Social Service Lea
CUE was organized last spring a
proposal was submitted to the Board
|of Supervisors by the league workers
thH the board pay half the expenses
of hiring a secretary for the league
aud that the secretary have charge
OF the county's charitable work The
agreement was SO entese rd into BY
tae board, Miss Hollyce Brown was
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
OUR PART IN YOUR
EYE COMFORT

To the wearer of glasses the
best lenses and mountings
are those he doesn't have to
think about. Our customers
never think about their
glasses once they leave our
store. We've done the
thinking for them.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10

PAYERS are being delivered for the
sprfaeing Of the new work on Sec
ond avenue east.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
CROWN PRINCE IS WOUNDED
mans In Flanders, Confined In
Field Hospital.

Amsterdam, Dec. S.--Crown Prince
Rupprecht of Bavaria, who has been
leading his army in Flanders, has
been severely wounded in battle
along the User river, according to a
dispatch to the Telegraph. The
crown prince is said to be confined
in field hospital He has been in
command of the right wing Of the
German army in Belgium and France.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
TWO ARE STILL HERE
Old Time Muchakinock Hack Men
Survive Their Comrades,

Au impression that all of the old
hackmen formerly making oskaloosa
their Headquarters, have gone, Is
somewhat in error, Two of the men
who formerly drove hack" between
oskaloosa and the numerous mining
camps remain in the community,
Frank West, No 402 Eighth avenue
West, 0skaloosa, and Frank BEETLE.
who still retains his home in Bea.
con, although he Is now absent In
North Carolina. where he is visiting
at the old family home Tae other
veterans OF the service so far as
known have passed away to their re-
Ward
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
sERylA NOW SEEKS PEAcE7
Dispatch From Vienna Says Nation
Seeks to End War With
Austria. II

Amsterdam, Dec S-A dispatch
from Vienna says the Reichpost says
Servia Intends to conclude separate
peace withaAnstria With the fall of
Belgrade, Servia's chief resistance has
been broken. the Vienna newspaper
asserts,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
British imports Drop So, 400, 600.

London, Dec. S.--The Board OF Trade
report for November shows imports
into the United Kingdom is valued at
$27S, 1896, 900, q decrease from 1913 OF
$50, 100000 Among the decreases 10
/. one Of S4A5e6.60O in raw cotton. 80
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

WERNER-VAN KLAVEREN-Mr.
Dwight Werner, of Lacey, and Miss
Dena Van Klaveren, of Lacey, we're
married at one o'clock yesterday at.
ternooE at the Office of the officiating
magistrate, Justice l.. NJ. Bacon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-12-10

DAWSON. - Agnes Bell Dawson,
nine months bride of William M.
Dawson, passed away Monday night,
Dec. Z, 1874. at 11:45 o'clock, at Alb,
bolt hospital, after an illness Of two
months duration. Mr.. Dawson left
vita the body Tuesday afternoon at
1851 o'clock via the G. r, l. g. p, for
Potosi, Wis, where the funeral ser,
vices will be held Friday morning
Dec, II, at St Mary,s church, with
at the Catholic cemetery,
Agnes Bell was born January 80
1855, at Potosi, Wis, and was mar,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
KAKE cANNERY TO OPERATE,

Ernest Kerberger owner of the Rake Packing company returned on the last trip of the Al-Ki. Contrary to the general report he has determin- ed to operate the cannery again this year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
TREAowELL NOTES


 TREADWELL. April 27. - w. H. Metzner fractured his right shoulder blade Saturday afternoon while indulg' ing in some playful athletics with a companion-scuffling over tEe posses sion of baseball bat was the cause of the injury.
 The cement on the new tennis court is being poured today. The court is beautifully situated overlooking the channel and adjoining the baseball field.
 The old track and bicycle shed near the Treadwell boarding house is being removed and the place will be cleaned up.
 Fl. J. Nelson has gone to work as feeder in the Mexican mine.
 Cement finishers from Juneau com pleted the pouring of the floor for Supt. Kinzie's new office building Saturday, and today the carpenters are building the forms for the walls, all to be of reinforced concrete.
 The foundation for the fourth house in the Ferris row of cottages was laid this morning by contractor Daley. The first cottage has received it's coat of plaster and will soon be ready for occupancy.
 FOR RENT.-House suitable for . store or boarding house with rooms in connection. Phone Douglas 54 4-15-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
MRS. DANIELS WILL BE
 BURIED IN IDAHO

DOUGLAS. April 27.-W. E. Daniels will take the body of his wife, who died here last Friday, to their former home in Idaho for burial leaving to- night on the Ai-Hi. The little daughter will remain in Douglas the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Sargent until the return of Mir. Daniels, who recently took 8 position as stenographer for Super intendent KinZie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
PACKED HOUSE AT THE oRPHEuM

One of the largest crowds in the history of the Orpheum witnessed an exceptionally good show, which con sisted of the following:
 Pathe Weekly-exceptionally good
 "The Maid of Honor" featuring one of the leading stars of motion pictures, Marc McDermott, of the Edison Co.
 "The Delayed Letter" by Vitagraph graph Co.,, with Earle Williams and Edith Storey in the leads.
 Two good comedies, one of which Is "Alkali Ike in Joyville," closes the show.
 The above show will be repeated to, night
 Tuesday and Wednesday the special, two.reel Biograph feature, "The Little Tease"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
PICKED TEAM PLAYS
 SCORE OF TEN TO FOUR

TREADwELL, April 27.-The first baseball game of the spring season was played yesterday afternoon on the new grounds at Treadwen. The reg ulars started on with Putnam as pitch. CT while the picked team had John son in the pitchers box, later some changes were made, and after playing seven innings score resulted of ten to four in favor of the regulars.
 The men showed up in fine form, and the day was all that could be desired for warming up, The grounds are new and somewhat soft, but the clay and cinder top dressing is rapidly con verting the inneld into a snappy plane upon which Douglas Island is looking forward to winning victories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Ida Orenshaw will leave for the South one day this week and will visit in the States for one month.
 William Fels, deputy marshal, re- turned on the Jefferson last night.
 Capt Robert Forbes of the Pacific American Fisheries company operat- ing at Excursion Inlet is in town for Q few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27

FOR RENT.-House suitable for . store or boarding house with rooms in connection. Phone Douglas 54. 4-15-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
THANE RETURNING.

General Manager B. L. Thane of the the Alaska Gastineau Mining company is returning to Juneau from Ketchikan aboard the Alameda due to arrive this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE Douglas branch office, Hubhard'o News Store, Telephone i9
 Bert Howdeshell, Mgr.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
 FOR LYRIC THEATRE

DOUGLAS. April 27.-On account of the odd Fellows anniversary, there will be no show tonight, as they have taken over the theatre for the evening. All Odd Fellows and their ladies are cordially invited to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
SMALLPOX PATIENT TO
 LEAVE HOSPITAL TOMORROW

It is believed now that James Nor rls, the Chichagoff miner who has been convalscent for the past several days. will be discharged from the de tention hospital tomorrow. The pa tient came to Juneau on the AK March S1, and on April ? was pro nounced Ill with smallpox and placed in the detention hospital by pr, L. O. Egginton. It soon developed into a virulent attack of the continent ma lignant phase, but careful nursing and intelligent treatment brought the pa tient through the crisis all right.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
DOUGLAS NEWS NOTES

DOUGLAS. April 27-Mayaower Isl and. where the blossoms first appear in spring. and where they finger long est. was a scene of animation yester' day; scores Of residents of Douglas Island visiting the park, enjoying the sunshine and the fragrant buds
 c. A. Popp and F. P. Rotman will leave this evening for the South Mir Popp was formerly bOokkeeper in the mining and milling department of the Treadwell company and has been sue ceeded by John K. Jones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27

DOUGLAS. April 27.-Steamer Jef. ferson arrived here last evening with the following passengers for Douglas; C. Kemimerly w. Ringnet. B. Martel, F. Roberts, Mrs. C. Carlson, Mrs. J. Berg. J. NJ. Dahlsuom. J. Peterson. G. Nelson and O. Hagnel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
FORMER GOV. CLARK
 INFORMS JUNEAU FRIENDS

Juneau friends of former Gov. Wal ter E. Clark received an announcement from him today that he has purchased the entire assets of the News-Mail com pany, of Charleston, w. Vao and that he has organized the Charleston Mail Association, of which he is president and general manager, which will con tinue the publication of the Charleston Mail as a daily newspaper at the cap ital of West Virginia.
 Announcement of former Gov. Clark's purchase was made in The Empire several weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27

WHEN THE DOCTOR SEES YOU
 bring prescription to this pharmacy, he knows that his efforts will not be thwarted either by poor drugs or in. accurate compounding. We have a reputation among physicians for per feet prescription work. You can take their opinion as authoritative and bring your prescriptions here to be filled. There's a Reason" Phone g.. Doran's Prescription Pharmacy. 4-24-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-27
SALMON CREEK QUARTZ
 MILL STARTED SATURDAY

John Perelle, superintendent of the Hallum Construction company's Sal mon creek operations. says that the new 14O-ton quartz mill was given a test run Saturday and that 1t will be all right when limbered up.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Art MADE in America"

TNHE European cataclysm has at least tenn
L porarily affected the buying of books and
attendance at the theatre. Book publishers
and play-producers are unanimous in their
opinion on that point, but they predict
boom" American novelists and dramatists
will have the field to themselves.
No one has ever contested the supremacy
Of France in the short story yet the
much-vaunted French writer's, such as Flau-
bert and Gautier, acknowledged their in
debtedness to Edgar Allan Poe The short
story has reached more perfect form in
America today than it ever has in France
We have not yet produced a Shakespeare, a
Moiere or an Ihsen. Nevertheless, England,
France, Germany and the other continental
countries can boast OF no living dramatist
whom we may not hope TO duplicate, il not
surpass.
THE adulating imitatio of Europe's
mlddle-age art has brought about mediocrity
in our own" recently declared Americas
famous sculptor, Gutzon Borglum. There
is no reason why we in America should not
produce an Angelo or Da Vinci."
Let us have a declaration of independence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
"They Who Offer Carrion for Meat

nENROSE organs. whose moral .pcrspecttve
L is so blunt that il might as well not exist.
are attempting TO pers,lada their readers that
the EVENING LEDGER has become Democratic.
Was there ever a candidate who hid SO
closely behind the marty on,rlon, as Mr.. Pen
rose? "I an, n Rcnubltcan." he saws. and all
the little satellites solnnnn1y echo. He is a
Republican." AnnarcntIv Repub,icanisn is a
cane without which tho soninr senator could
not hohble twenty Yards Yet he is not a
Renublican. His organization was dcnom-
mated by that true Republican. senator Root.
"a criminal conspiracy." n r,asouerade. 1t is
n trim garment h, winch this cotcrie of poll