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The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
PROMISED NEXT WEEK.
"Nearly Married."

Following $50 Much For So Much" the
Poll Players will be seen next week In
Edgar selwyn's hilarious farce. Nearly
Married." in which Bruce McRae. Jane
Grey. ana Ruth shepley wsre seem at the
Belasco Theater in this city last spring
after q long winter run at the Gaisty
Theater. New York.
Nearly Married" tells the divertfng
story Of Harry and Betty Lindsey whose
marital troubles originate not with .
mother-in-lsw. but with q brother-ln-law
who Ii actuated BY q desire for . ''case."
being q young lawyer Just admitted to
the bar. He employs q professional CO.
respondent to supply the evidence In the
suit against Harry. but Just at the mo-
ment when the divorce seems settled the
two young married people arc left to-
gether and they discover that they really
love each other after all. They decide
to "elope." But the young brother Of the
wife II not to be cheated Of the spells
I of law. He calls to his assistance two
friends Of the married couple and in
forms them that q terrible scandal IL
about to ensue for the decree Of divorce
has already been signed.
Tho "elopefs" arc overtAken and q
highly amusing scene follows when they
are told that they cannot adjust their
differences and live happily ever after.
but eventually these experienced lovers
find . way. and the meddlesome friend
and relatives are inesoriously defeated.
Vaudeville.
Naximova in war Brides'' win Be the
conspicuous attraction At Keith's next
week. Marion Craig wentworth's play
Of the protest Of universal motherhood
against rearing sons to be slain - SOL
diers IN needless war has struck q
chord Of sympathy that 10 vibrating the
world around and women everywhere
are joining voices and activities In its
behalf. In the Same bill the other fea-
lures IN light and happy vein embrace
Ben WEIGH, the character comedian:
Harry Tighe and Babette; Grace De
Mar: the Fridlowski troupe: Eddie Carr
and company; Schooler and Dickinson:
NeWhouse, Snyder and company; the or
ean recitals and the Pathe pictorial.
-ssHarxy Hastings' Mig Show"
At the Gayety the Offering for next
week win b Harry Hastings' Big
SHOW" presented b III HAx1y HAsting1'
|Amuoounnt CoOpony. n voooo ~ n
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
Theatrical Candle of 1914-15
Will Make Brilliant Flare
Before 1t Is ExtinguiShed
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.


upon
Saturday this will mark the of the current dramatic
season in all the leading theaters of WASHINGTON leaving paygoes no al
seek their diversion vaudeville and stock productions
until September shall the curtain theatrical
There however little balm Gead for the of the dying
being we'll worth hearing beginning does
Wednesday with the musical show under the dec
group
collect for production for the have reached
recalled New York. thus beratng players from long
Joseph santey impression along
Hopper appeared
several similar productions three ago became the
of comedy saney
scored marked and in which he has continued for three
during which time by unaountabe twist booking Office
have neither the piece nor its
Mr. saney himself the author the book of his vehicle which
his the designing furnished
announced
of the features of the entertainment
may prove
this
that the engaged the the sufficient that
every of will footlghts
the place JONES' comedy
is closely associated with the tremendous of THE Third Party
which its premiere here before went to long New York
through which Mr. Jones shared stellar honors with Taylor Holmes
Sharing responsibilities musical
comedy will be Roy Atwe the comedian who has enabe
his credit the notable of which is that achieved by
saw this delightful operetta forget Mr. INSTALLATION
Jenkins with the pills. his bug song which of the
most ludicrous things of the entire production
Still another distinguished member of Mr. Sankey's in AL
reputation produe
Midnight which
Maid" following which
of "ky Panky achieved distinctive
zesd Foles" of exhibitions of modern France
Castle
during illness Castle upon
Sebastian addition
terpichorean accomplishments Miss Allen has had
which
with role An Over Town addition
Mr. Sankey's in the and dance numbers
While awaiting the production booked Wednesday evening
will
the Wig Club the
Tuesday Christian Hemmc
Pipe play her the benefit of the
a magn-
the legitimate Miss Charlotte Walker private
life the wife of Walter the graphic meodaa plays
Miss Walkers adom has been marked by that
ladder of famebu has
which Miss Walker interchangeable
wokher failing insiene
had for her reward placing her
here
Walker entered her
which she podded through
until she the leading Hket
high his
appearing
following engagement
her elevation sardom Boots and Saddles
"The Trail of the Lonesome play
furnishing suitable
Miss Walker appeared here early the premiere
modama "The Way
the
also rams" after a short tour.
Walker play by Robert
sheldon headnng the bill Kehs claimed to BE-
exqusitey fancful conception
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
Vaudeville.


At the Gayety the Offering for next
week win BE- Harry Hastings' Big
SHOW" presented b ths HAIRY AastinOn'
AUuoo@Gnt Co0pony. ~ yoooo ~ n
The Washington herald., 1915-04-25
be what he dreamed while asleep in the

be what he dreamed while asleep in the
box.
When the opera il over he is awakened
by his friends. and 1t IL disclosed that
he has been INDUCING in a wild, mad
dream. Harry s. Smith and Silvio Helm
have provided twenty-five musical num-
bers for 'All Over Town" The cos
TUNES from designs by Melville Ellis are
said to be magnificent
"The Spring Maid's- Columbia.
THE Spring Mhid," the sprightly and
tuneful operetta that in 1911 scored an
uninterrupted run Of ono year at the
Liberty Theater In New York. will be
this weeks attraction at the Columbia
Theater.
This musical comedy. which added
greatly to the fame Of Miss Christie Nc
Donald, il an adaptation from tho Ger
man by the old Smith family Of play
makers. Tho compositions are the work
of Henry Reinhardt, and 1t was staged.
on its original presentation. by Frank M.
Ranger, director OF the Columbia Mu-
steal Comedy Company. The production
is characterized by fne stage settings,
and the costume plot 10 very elaborate.
Among those who have parts are
Miss Eleanor Henry. Carl Haydn. Miss
Leonore Novasio. Harry Short. Phillip
Sheffield. Miss Lucille Saunders. Miss
Dorothy Walker. and the other princi-
pals of the Columbia Musical Comedy
Company.
The Spring Maid" was tho FIRST
managerial effort Of werba & Lue-
scher. and after its years run In New
York was revived and ran for three
months. In the meantime three road
companies were touring the country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
ELM crow aARElELp.

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Plate attend
ed the fair AT Dies Moines and visited
relatives. They have an uncle visit
ing them from Dies Moines, ..
The Butler family drove up to DeE
Moines to the fair.
The boys and girls of the neighbor
hood have started to SCHOOL, Tbs
two Miss Berners are teaching neAl
Lacey. Anna Moladden is teaching
at Evans, Margaret ,McENaddent il
teaching at 0skalOosa, Blanche
Worthy will attend school. at Ames
Wilbur Peters and Clayton Berner go
to Oskaloosa Y. NJ c. A. The follow
ing have started to the Oskaloosa
High schools Lucille Workman. Harry
Mather. Marguerite Worthy, Herbert
Worthy, Ada Peters, Agnes Kirk and
Mary and Martha. Reynolds. 4, d ala
The f. c., Reynolds, family inter
tanned company Sunday among whom
were the E, Natter family from near
Blyth. a.... =.... 49,. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peters and
daughter Marjorie, started Tuesday
night for Montana where they will
visit with their daughter, and sister
Mrs. Richard Lewis. - lntf+aiss,.
Blanche Shaw carried off two prizes
from the state. fair on fancy work.
Art Shaw brought home a trophy
A silver cup on one OF his pigs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Kirk started on
their trip Tuesday night. They ex
pect to visit with relatives in Kansas
and Colorado, and after attending the
fair a few days will visit. with thefi
daughter, Mrs. James A, Rhea in New
Mexico. ...,,y.. q sr,s.> ,. & Il,
Several from around here attended
the fair, Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Worthy
Mrs Marshall Baldwin anl daughter
Baulah and Mrs, Andrew Bescoe.
Elm Grove was represented at the
Friends Meeting Sunday. D., z
The Nicholas Vanderlinden family
visited Sunday with her parents al
Leighton. III ..- r...y g., =. .
win ami Mary Lewis spent Labor
Day in Ottumwa. ., a.s .:....,, Ystus
There was family reunion at thu
John Morgan home Sunday. The FOL
lowing were present: Mr. and Mrs
Dave Williams and family, OF Givin
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilson and daugh
ter of Adams Twp, Mr.. and. Mrs. VIII
Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Moffei
and Mr.. and Mrs, h Ralph Moffet and
son Albert. H. .lE "a. a. ,,;.
Sept. II. ..-.. T.. *.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
HOLD HALLBOY FOR
|. MURDER Of WIDOW
Aged New York Woman Muir
dered for Jewels.
THIEVES GET $4,000 GEMS
Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, RePuted to BE
Worth 100000, Died Of Fright
Following Attack Made by
Masked Men.

New York, Sept. 10.--0wney Talas
"a Russian Finn, for two and one-hali
months hallboy in the home OF Mrs
Elizabeth Nichols, the aged widow
who met death at the hands OF
masked men. who robbed her Of gems
valued at $4,000, was arrested after
he had confessed, the police assert,
having played part in the crime.
He was formally charged with muir
der. The masked robbers looted the
premises. Apparently their first act
was to strip the diamonds from their
victims fingers. The earrings also
were taken. The value of these gems
was placed at about $4,000 by Mrs.
Nichols nephew, Maitland r. GTiggs.
Mrs. Nichols was the widow Of
James Edwin Nichols, founder of the
wholesale grocery firm of Austin.
Nichols & Co She was reputed to be
worth about $2,O00.OOO and it was
known that much of this was invest
ed in gems, which she kept in the
house. She was sixty years old and
quite stout. Because OF her physical
condition, Mr.. Lord said, it was rea.
sonable to assume that she had died
of fright.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
KEEL OF CALIFORNIA LAID
Work 10 5ttlun on the Construction Of
the First Electrically Propelled
5attleship. ~

New York, Sept. 1O.--Work on the
construction of the first electrically
propelled battleship ever projected
was begun ~ the government navy
yard here today with the laying OF tho
keel Of the California
The American navy blazed the way
In the Introduction OF electrically
driven war craft when the collier
Jupiter was commissioned last year,
The new idea In propulsion. success.
fully developed on the Jupiter, viii
now be adapted to the needs Of d fifst
line battIeship- The experiment Is
one which has aroused the interest OF
naval constructors the world over.
The new dreadnaught win dispiace
$1,000 tons. or 1000 tons more than
the Pennsylvania. Her length over
all win be ga feet. with 97-foot
beam and q draft of 30 feet. She will
have q speed OF ri knots. The cost
viii approximate s15,000.00O. half OF
that amount being put into her armor
and armament. For her main battery
she VIII mount twelve 14-inch guns
three abreast IN four turrete. The
secondary battery win comprise TWEEN,
fy.two 5-inch rapid IRE guns and she
viii carry four Submerged torpedo
tubNe
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
THE EXHIBITION HALL
OF, the Fall Festival Will be Located
. in the Schee Garage. r

!. Mnhaska Fall Festival exhibits
have been located They will be
housed in the Schee garage building,
corner First avenue west and A
street
Mr.. Oren F. Schee, who befriended
the Festival two years ago, turning
over his new building TO the uses OF
the Fall Festival, again comes to the
rescue and will turn over part OF
his big Oskaloosa house to the people
of the county. Al THAT portion OF
the garage east OF the office apart.
ments, about sixty feet wide, by one
hundred and twenty long, will be Civ
en- over to the Fall Festival displays,
This same space was large enough to
hoouse the show in 1918, but this year
additional shelter will be necessary
This will be provided on the old site
of the Congregational church, south
of the Schee Garage. Either a tent
or tabernacle will be erected here,
on and suitable accommodations pro,
vided for the use of the Festival. p.
Official communication has been re,
ceived by Secretary George c. True,
telling of the Kindness. of Mr.. Schee,
and his action will meet with wide.
spread appreciation at the hands OF
the people of the county in general
and the FAN Festival association
members in particular. @t@ 49,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
JEFFERSON.

fireman Eveland and wife, and Mr.
Mark Eveland and wife attended the
state fair AMI visited at the home OF
their son and brother, Claude Eve
land of near Indianola.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Mary Hites Thursday ar
lternoon. .stS
The Union School started Monday
with Miss Edith Sharp OF Beacon as
teacher.
e. o. Gay of Houstonia. No, and
two daughters, Ruby and Blanche are
Visiting relatives and friends here
They spent a few days last week at
the G.. F. Gay home.
Miss Mary Eveland. and John Eve
land and John Eveland and Hubert
Evans have taken up their school
work at Penn College.
The local Gospel team had charge
of the church services at Coal Greek
Sunday evening
oliver Frye, Gerald Gay and Frank
IEnoch will start to school at lAmes
saturday They are taking a two-yeai
course in agriculture This course he
offered by the state college TO meet
the demand OF young men who have
not had the advantage OF high school
training and who wish to obtain such
preparation for practical agricultur.
al work as two-yeaf course viii al
ford. 1t gives special application e
practical problems In agriculture IN
its various phases.
Sept. 10. Snap Dragon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16

Mabel HOsklns and other iriends h6ft
llthe past week
Will McBurney unioaded car Of
sheep ami one Of cattle here Thurs
day morning.
Some from here attended the
Moore reunion at the H. G.. Moore
home last week All reported pleas
ant day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier left here ON
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Black and daughter
Grace started for Illinois Thursday
morning .. I-.. t...
Mrs. KnudsOn and Kennith went to
New Sharon Tuesday afternoon to
spend week with her mother.
The new. Friends minister will
preach his first sermon at the Union
church at p. M, Sept. ~. Everybody
invited to attend both services.
Mr.. and Mrs, Horace Slater, visited
at the d. l.. Allsup home on Weines
day. trsp asi 81. .. 49,
Sept. 10. Joe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
GERMANS WIN IN ARGoNNE
Berlin Claims Gain of Quarter Mile
Along MiIe-and-ouarter Front
1000 Captured.

London, Sept. 10.--What appears to
be the final desperate effort of the
German crown prince to smash the
French line in the Argonne has come
to sudden halt.
After penetrating the allies front,
according to Berlin reports, to the
depth of about quarter OF mile
on a front OF a mile and a quarter,
capturing more than LOO prisoners,
thirty-eight Of whom were officers, the
Germans ceased their attacks as sud-
denly as they were begun. The Ger
man report details captures of forty
eight machine guns and more than
sixty mine throwers. Paris asserts
that the French lines were maintained
except to the east of Layon-de- Binar-
vile, where the Germans captured
part of a tren III.
Unofficial reports from French
sources credit the artillery with stop
ping the German drive, the French
gunuers infiicting such heavy losses
on the storming columns of Wurt.
tembergers that the attackers were
forced to desist after their first fu-
riOus assaults.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
ELM eRovE--MAplsoN.

More rain stops threshins again.
John Redpath and Lille, Dewitt
were married. at Rev. Minear in os
kaloosa Wednesday at 3 o'clock. AL
friends wish for them a long and hap
Ply life Quite a crowd, of young PEG
Pile gathered in, the evening and gave
them roaring reception with bells anC
good wishes. 9,- la4l a.33 ...sa p
Most everyone around here attend
ed the state fair ..f..y IT,. 's t..r,
Harry Long has purchased a new
automobile. - .rs |.t*. -. r..
Mrs. Wallace of Nebraska is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Sarah McCissiek
Jerry Stout lost good steer from
clover bloat. -r- 40 ,#-s.-.. s.' f.
Monroe Redpath and family visited
Sunday at Leonard Stouts. H-tt&,
Preaching and Sunday school al
Greenwood Sunday Sabbath schO0
every Sunday. Everybody come.
Sept. TO- ~. ,,s Dew Drop.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Disposition of Various Matters by
Judge and Jury.

County Clerk w T. Martin yester
day received word from Judge of the
Sixth Judicial District Of Iowa, John
F. Talbot to the following effect:
at is hereby ordered that the term
of the District Court of Iowa in and
for Mahaska. county, commencing on
the 4th day of October 1915, stand
adjourned until October II, 1915, at
1880 o'clock, p. M; that the grand
jury for said term appear on October
~, 1915, at 10 O'Clock a, m; that the
trial July for said term appeSr al
1880 p. m. October Is, 1915. "a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16

REDPATH-DEWITT - On Wed
.nesday afternoon, Sept. 8th, Mr.. John
&c. Ridpath OF New Sharon and Miss
Lille Dewitt of Lacey wree united in
marriage. Besides the bride and groom
the wedding party consisted of G.
Ray Dewitt, Louise Ratcliff, James
w Rfjpath, Gladys Dewitt. Walter
Dewitt and Monroe Ridpath The
ceremony took place at the home OF
Rev. and Mrs. George L. Minear, 1873
X avenue East, 0skaloosa, at three
O'clock sharp. The ring service was
used. The bride carried large boquet
OF beautiful white roses.
Mr.. and Mrs Ridpath will live on
his fathers farm near New Sharon.
They have a host OF friends who wish
for them the best things OF life.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
MYSTERY IN POWDER BLAST
Western Mill Near Peoria, H., Blown
Up-one Man Is kiIled--u. s.
Agents May Probe Explosion.

Peoria. H., Sept. 1O.-William Moon,
an employee, was killed and one of
the six-wheel mills OF the Western
Powder company's plant, Is miles
west Of here, was wrecked by an ex-
plosion. The concussion shook houses
in the residence district, breaking nu-
merous windows. Officials OF the com.
pany could not explain the explosion.
Detectives from this city win inyesti-
gate and the federal authorities here
may also inquire into the cause OF the
blast
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
SCHWAB HOME THREATENED
Letters Threatening to 5Io'@ Up Sum-
mer Mansion Are Reeel led by
the Steel Masnate.

Johnstown, Pa, Sept 10.--Charles
NJ Schwab has received three letters,
the last one recently, threatening to
blow up his beautiful summer home
"Immergrun." near Loretto, II he did
not stop shipping steel and other war
material to Europe for the use OF the
allies, according to information here.
Mrs. Schwab and the servants left
hurriedly and the big mountain man.
sion is closed right In the height OF
the early autumn social season. I'm
mergrun" is one OF the most beautiful
country places In the Allegheny noun.
tains
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
THE PICKEN REUNION
Annual Gathering is Held at the
p. McFadden Home.

A more glorious day than las
/ Thursday would be hard to imagine
/ it was a delight to everyone and none
appreciated the beauty of the day, the
sunshine and the cool air more thar
the members of the Picken family
who, on this day held their fifteenth
annual reunion at the home Of Mr.
| and Mrs. II. p. McFadden, mile west
of Kirkyille Station.
The guests began to arrive at this
hospitable McFadden home as early
as 10 o'clock and at noon about 20(
of the relatives and a few friends had
gathered together for the annual
meeting and greeting Of relatives Of
this old family. The host and hostess
mingled with the company, making
everyone feel at home and pointing
and introducing some relative who
had not before attended a reunion OF
had grown from childhood out of the
memory of some of the older ones,
They were here, there and every,
where about the house and yard and
everyone felt the genuine hospitality
of the home. ..a ~.
A large tent had been erected east
of the house and long tables were
placed therein. This tent housed the
dig attraction-the dinner. Shortly
after noon Pres. NJ. H. Picken an
nounced that the first tables were
ready to be served. After being seat
ed, the president called upon Rev.
Gilbert Ogden, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church at Kirkyille, to say
grace, and in few well chosen words
he performed the function asked of
aim. Then the company "fell to-" and
such feast of good things that greet
ed the eye Fried chicken, salads of
all kinds, pies, cakes, and an aDund-
ance of ice cream. II certainly was a
feast and none enjoy meal OF this
kind better than the Picken folks.
After the first table had finished =
second table was filled UP and from
then until about $3.50 the time was
taken up with visiting and general
good sociable chat.
At little after o'clock Pres. M.
II. Picken raped for order and an
nounced that the time had arrived
when visiting should cease and atten-
ton given to the annual business
meeting. Miss Ferne Picken, the Sec
rotary. read the minutes of the last
meeting, which were approved with
out dissenting voice. The report
of the treasurer was read and ap-
proved and il showed a small balance
in the treasury. Nomination and cleo
ton OF officers was the next in order
and Harye McFadden moved that the
old officers be reelected. The motion
was seconded and George Forsythe
put the motion which was carried
unanimously The officers are:
PresidentAW.: H. Picken, Cedar.
e-President-Wm. Picken, Fair
field.
Secretary Treasurer-Miss E. Ferne
Picken, Cedar. ... '-'.-. ILL.,.
Asst. Secretary-Treasurer - Miss
Lena Picken, Cedar.
The vote was unanimous for hold
ing the 1916 reunion at the home Of
William Picken, FIVE miles north OF
Fairfield. .-.,.
The president called for speeches
and the following responded with
short talks which were much appre-
ciated:. Jas. Picken, of Cedar; DR..
McDonough, of What Cheer; VIM.
Picken, of Fairfield, and l.. {. McDon-
ough, of Lacey.
Following the informal talks, the
assistant secretary, Miss Lena Pick
en-, read letters from some of the rel
atives who we're unable to attend.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16

the people by Mrs. g. W. Corysll and
Mrs c. III. LaughIin. The occasion
was enliyened by musical sele, tons
on the piano. by Misses Rozella and
Lureta Robinson, Mary Top and Hell
en- CoryelT. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Williams
were favored at their home by a gen
erous supply OF chicken and cake
which was greatly appreciated.
r. w.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
BIDS GRAND DUKE FAREWELL
Former Commander IN Chief Of Rus.
sian Armies and STAFF on Their
Way to TiflIe.

Pctrograd. Sept. i0.--Orand Duke
Nicholas and his stan are on their way
TO THIS. where the former command.
or in chief OF the Russian armies win
assume the leadership or the cau.
casus troops. The party left here
Wednesday night. Emperor Nicholas
went to the station to bid his cousin
farewell.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
Nearln zoo clties and Towna.

Nearly four hundred cities and
towns in Iowa are now members OF
the Iowa League OF municipalities,
and therefore a very handsome at
tendance is expected at the annual
meeting at Council Bluffs. September
.14-15-l6.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
WRIGHT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Shunt entertained
friends from Dies Mcines over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Dallen and
children are visiting friends here for
a FEW days
X Mrs Daisy EentHeld Alien from
Des Moines has been visiting with
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
To Reclaim Land.

Johnson countys board. Of supervis.
ors has decided to institute new
drainage district for the reclamation
of part of nearly 1000 acres of John.
son county land in the neighborhood
of Oxford and Oxford township, 1t
will cost about $4,000. 20.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
Yale nefeata PrInceton.

Greenwich. Conn. Sept tI.-Yale
won the team championship OF the In
tercolleglate golf association By de-
featlng Princeton Eve points to four.
Princeton won The toufsome. TO 1.
bBi ii the singles Yale won. 4 10 I'll
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16
Want Military oraanlzatIon.

A number of men and boys are be
coming interested in securing a com.
pany of infantry for Columbus juno,
tion. An organization will be formed
il they get the o. X. OF the govern,
ment officials.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1915-09-16

This II the month set aside for pay.
ing taxes and County Treasurer Ora
ham Is anxious to have everyone In
the county and city TO make their set,
Elements before October l.