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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
CAPTURE
EXPECTED SOON
GEN. Won HINDENsERG FAST
CLOSING IN ON FORTRESS.
KOVNO AND K9vEL HAVE FALLEN
Russians Expected to Make Last
Stand Behind Forts Ct erest Lit
oVsk--Movements Proceeding
in Swampy. Grounds. .-

Berlin Cby way of The HagueD,
Aug. 25.-DeIayed only by Russian
rear guard actions, General Won Hin
denberg is closing in upon Wilma
The Russians are again in retreat
after futile attempts to block the
German advance by heavy counter
attacks The capture of Wilma, com
handing another section Of the War
3aw-PetrOsrad railroad, is expected
in a few days.
Both KOyno uEj kovel at the eX-
treme ends of the Russian defense
line of which Brcst Litovsk was the
center are now III the hands of the
Austro-Germans.
Gradno and BielostOk will be sur
rendered to Won Hindenberg before
many days, it is believed here, and
the Russians will make a final stand
behind the forts of Brest Litovsk it.
self
Despite the swampy character Of
the ground around the fortress
movements to envelop Brest Litovsk
are proceeding satisfactorily.
On the west and southwest fronts
the SlaVs have been driven to cover
of the outer works which are under
attack.
On the north the Bavarians have
fought their way several miles east
of the railroad Yards at Bielsk and
have occupied the eastern portion of
the fortress.
The Austrian forces which cap
tured Kovel are moving northward
in the direction of Daetin and press
reports say have captured a large
number of prisoners.
Balkans Reconstructed.
London, Aug. 25.-A dispatch from
Rome to the Daily Telegraph says
the Balkan league is to be recon-
structed with a provision for putting
a combined army of 100000 men
in the field.
Getting Ready to Move Troops.
Cologne tvia London), Aug. Is
According to the Cologne Gazette the
railways of Rumania have received
orders to place all rolling stock at
the disposition of the minister of
war on September IA.
To Strengthen Fortifcations.
Basel, Switzerland, via Paris, Aug.
25.-The German authorities are
making preparations to send addi-
tional troops and supplies to fortifi-
cations in Alsace.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
HIS SYMPATHIES COST LIFE
Pastor of Lutheran Church a. Gary,
is Murdered, Supposedly
BY Russians.

Gary, Ind, Aug, 25.-Feeling in Gary
was at high tension today over the
murder last night of the Rev. Edmund
Kayser, pastor of St. James Evangeli-
cal Lutheran church who had since
the European war began strongly
championed the German cause and
many times denounced the allies.
The chief of police today was GER
tain that the minister was murdered
either by one of or more of the many
Russian workers in the steel mills.
The minister's body was found in
q clump of bushes near his home.
There was a bullet wound in his shout
der and another in his neck where an
artery had been severed.
VS. ejflfW,4M.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
CUPID'S AID IS ....
UNDER ARREST
MAN AND WOMAN FOUND DEAD
UNDER TuRTLED AUTO.
c.G,W. TELEGRAPAtRS TO STRIKE
ottumwa Woman Perhaps Fatally
Injured When Auto CoIlIdes With
Street car-smaII Boy Burned
by Muriatic Acid.

Ottumwa, Aug. 25.-James McMul-
len, farmer living near Hedrick,
has sworn out an information in
court against Lester Hartley, charg-
ing him with perjury
Hartley is accused of going with
Chester Smith last Saturday to the
district court clerks office and help
ing him to secure a marriage license
to marry McMullen's daughter, Min
ME McMullen, by swearing that she
was eighteen years of age when in
reality, according to her father, she
is not yet sixteen years old Hart
ley was arrested yesterday and he
tells story that he was offered
money by Smith to go with him as a
witness to get his license.
The wedding, at that, was not
wholly lacking n romantic, virtues.
The groom-to-be came into the office
of Justice H. c. Nosler Saturday af-
ternoon and made arrangements to
be married by the court at 9 o'clock
that evening. Mr.. Nosler was in
his Office on time and waited an hour
but no bridal party appeared. 1t has
developed since, by Mr.. McMullens
discussion of the matter, that they
went to- a minister's home in Ere
mont and he, seeing that the license
was issued for Wapello county, told
them that he could not marry them
there. They are then said to have
come toward Ottumwa on the FIRE.
mont road and when far enough over
the line in this county to have been
married in the public highway. The
girls peopA, hearing of the we'd
ding, intercepted the party returning
and took their daughter home where
she has been since. 1t is probable
that the matter will be investigated
by the grand jury which is now in
session. ..... .....
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26

Rainsbargers secured his release on
bond
Tuesday night, Nov. Is, 1884, John
son Disappeared from home and next
morning was found in the woods dead
as If he had been thrown from his
horse while trying to ride it after a
break down. The buggy wheel was
broken, the harness was snapped and
Johnson was found dead as if he had
been dragged to death, with a Line
wrapped around his leg.
Suspicion of foul play and other cir,
cumstantial evidence led to the arrest
of the Rainsba gers.
.~a. Two Sare Hung.
Finley and tManse Rainsbarger,
brothers of Franz and Nathan, were
the victims of a 'frame-up" in con-
nection with the counterfeiting opera
tions in Hardin county, according to
the governors review of the case.
They were dragged from Jail and shot
for a crime which later proved never
to have occurred.
Frank and Nathan we're tried in
Marshall county, convicted and SEN
fenced for life and have always pro-
tested innocence.
"Asstrange thing in connection with
these cases against Frank and Nate
iss5.hat the minutes of the evidence
taken by the coroner's jury and at
the preliminary examination and the
evidence taken upon Mates trial long
ago disappeared. even before Frank
trial, and no trace of any of it has
ever been found.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
iLLIES GAIN IN DARDANELLES
Whole Tip of the GalIipoIi Peninsula
Being Rocked by Fire From
Big Guns.

London, Aug 25.-Important sue
1esses on land and sea are claimed
)y the allied forces in the Darda-
lelles, while the Balkans are decid-
ng whether they will join in the
march on Constantinople. British
troops supported by recent rein
forcements attacked Turkish posi-
tons on the Gallipoli peninsula, cap
turing nearly half mile of Turkish
trenches. A French cruiser sank a
Turkish transport, it was reported
from Paris, and a British submarine
is claimed to have sunk four Turkish
vessels bearing troops inside the
Dardanelles.
Unofficial reports said that the
Russian Black Sea fleet had added
to the battle by suddenly appearing
off the BosphOTus, sending the Turk
ish ships scurrying to safety. One
report said that Russian ayiatOrs
bombarded COnstantinOple, killing or
Nounding torty-one persons.
The arrival of more British rein
IOfCemenlS Ill the 0uNla nay region
has been followed not only by infan-
try attacks, but the renewal of the
bombardment of the Dardanelles
forts
Dispatches from Athnes this after
neon said that the whole southern
tip of the Gallipoli peninsula was be-
ing rocked by the fire of the big
guns. Several ships of the allied
fleet have re-entered the strait and
engaged the forts on both sides. The
French are attacking near Krithia
and by steady gains have made most
preCarious the position Of the Turks
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
RETIRED FARMER A SUICIDE
DanViIle, Ohio, Man Ends Life in Bur-
Iington This Morning by
Shooting.

Burlington, Aug 25.-Fred Claussen
aged 81, living near Danville, O., COM
mitted suicide here this morning by
shooting himself.
He had first tried to hang himself
but the rope failed to work and he
then fired a bullet into his right tenn
pie. Ill health for several months is
supposed to have been the cause.
Claussen was a retired farmer of
wealth. He had no relatives in the
DATED States but three brothers and
three sisters are in Germany,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Two Found Dead Under Auto.

DEBORAH, A. 25.--Parties driving
along the Ridgeway road about seven
miles out from DEBORAH found an
automobile upside down beside the
road Help was secured and the
machine righted. A man and WON
an were found dead underneath.
Investigation of the pockets of the
man revealed the name of w. c. Ho-
bart, a travelling salesman from
Minneapolis, The place where the
accident happened is on one of the
best pieces of road in the county.
The woman had a large sun of
money and considerable jewelry on
her person.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
nttumma Woman Injured.

Ottumwa, Aug 25.-Mrs. Alice
Smith, wife of John A. Smith, night
captain of the city police force, is at
St. Joseph's hospital suffering from
a fractured skull and clots upon the
brain as the result of collision OF
the automobile in which she and her
14-year-old daughter Eva were rid
ing and street car last evening.
The girl, who was driving, saF 3
that she lost control o. the machf y.
She and her mother were Y tn
thrown out, but the girl was only
slightly injured. The car later was
completely demolished by fire, SUP
posedly from a match thrown into
the gasoline, which had trickled
down into the street.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
EXPECT TO DEFEAT TURKEY
Allies Believe That oardanelles Win
Be Forced Within
Few Weeks.

London, Aug. 25,-Reports from the
Gallipo!i peninsula convince military
experts here that a few weeks will see
the opening OF the Dardanelles by the
allies. This makes the cooperation Of
the Balkan states unnecessary for this
purpose, but the decision OF Serbia to-
day in regard to Bulgarian conces-
sions is expected to be favorable, and
this may unite the Balkans against
Austria. n.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Notes of the PAGEANT.

While the greater number of Sunday
school people marched, many automo-
biles and other conveyances were in
line. Numerous classes were seated
upon floats.
- - -
Members of the st. James Episco-
pal Sunday School were in seven au-
tomobiles carrying the insignia of
their schools and each auto was dec.
GRATED with a flag. .-s.
Bloomfield school has a company of
twenty adults in line.
First Baptist school made an excel.
lent showing that drew applause.
Emmanuel Congregation made spec
ial effort and had the first float in
line, neatly trimmed in white and yell
low, those riding were in white gowns
with yellow decorations.
Friends Sunday school workers had
numerous conveyanoes, automobiles,
carriages and floats, one in yellow
and white and the other in purple and
white with the classes similarly dec,
GRATED.
Another OF the attractive divisions
was that of the Friends North Fl st.
Mission Their classes of girls and
CONTINUED ON paga ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
U. S. WOULD RULE HAITI
American Government Proposes Ten
Year Control Over Finances
Of Country.

Port au Prince, Haiti. Aug 25.-The
American government has addressed
the government of Haiti, expressing
its desire that there be accepted with
out delay the draft of a convention for
ten years under which there shall be
established an effective control of
Haitian customs as well as administra-
tion of the finances of the country, un,
der a receiver general and American
employees.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Cana of Auto Thieues.

Mason City, Aug. 25.--An automo-
bile, the property of John Claus of
Plymouth, was stolen during the
night, Police say gang of automo-
bile thieves is working this part of
Iowa and taking the stolen machines
to st. Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago
for sale.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
EnaIand,s Proclamation.

Washington, Aug, 25.-The British
proclamation placing raw cotton and
cotton yarn o nthe contraband list
was received by cable at the state
department from Ambassador Page
at London. II was the official confir,
nation of tina British governments
action in making cotton contrahand
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
To orqanize BROKERAGE CO.

Les Moines, Aug. 25.-Authorizai
as the representative in America of a
French firm which sells to the French
war department war supplies, DR.. w.
A. Guile of Des Moines, went to New
York last night to organize with New
York men a brokerage company.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Propose Protectorate.

Washington, Aug. 25.-That the
United States has proposed the es-
tablishment of a Haitien protector
ate was confirmed today by Secre-
tary Lansing. 1t was explained be-
fore the arrangement can be COM
pleted the United States senate's ap-
prevail must be secured The plan
is understood to contain no provis-
ions for acquisition of territory.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Arrested For Embezzlement.

Cedar Rapids, Aug. rs. - Police
here have arrested Joe Smith, alias
Joe Fisher, wanted at Iowa City and
Silvia, ILL.,. on a charge OF fraud and
embezzlement.r and turned him over
to Iowa City officials today who took
him back to Iowa City on the inter.
urban.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Call New Pastor.

Iowa Falls, A g, 25.-The Friends
church here has extended call to
Rev. w. j. Hadley of West Berlin,
Mass. following the resignation of
Rev. Rentfrew, who has gone to
Maine, Rev. Mr. Hadley was for
merly pastor of the church at West
Branch, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
EIectrlc co. EnIaralne.

Iowa Falls, Aug. 25.-The Iowa
Falls Electric Co.. which is installing
a new electric light and heating
plant here. has taken over the plant
of the Iowa Gas Co., which recently
was sold 10 c. o. Jones of lndepend
ence. The plant will be enlarged
and the service extended. The com
pany proposes to build lines to the
smaller towns and furnish light and
power, among the towns being Buck
eye, Dows. Ackley and Popejoy
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
New Policy.

Washington. Aug. 25.-President
Wilson today signed proclamation
declaring the new policy OF this coun-
try in relation 70 the war between II.
ally and Turkey.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Zeppelin Headed for ENGLAND,

London. Aug. pa Zeppelin pass.
ed westward over the zuyder Zee
apparently headed for England. early
this morning, according to an Am,
stegdam dispatch this afternoon,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26
Child Badly Burned,

Portsmouth, Aug 25.-Albert, the
small son OF Peter Frederieks, was
badly burned when he swallowed the
contents of a bottle of M satic acid
Even his clothing was burned. He
NAV recover, FIJI. u.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26

Another OF the attractive divisions
was that OF the Friends North Fl st.
Mission Their classes of girls and
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-08-26

First Baptist school made an excel
lent showing that drew applause.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-05-26
ALBANY

George Ferry is home from Wolcott.
Mrs. Dwight Dow visited her par
ents in johnson.
Mrs. Orilla Watson visited in Crafts
bury last week.
Mrs. Geo. Simon has returned from a
visit to Springfield.
Leon Ferry of New York is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Ferry.
Miss Lizzie Wilcox is visiting her
sisters in Orleans and Barton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Newton were
visitors in Hardwick Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Burt was home from her
school at Sheffield over Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Hyde has returned from
visit to her children in Somerville
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Cowles and Mrs.
Mary Cowles were visitors in Orleans
Friday. - . ;sss5gss ss
Mrs. Finn and daughter. Doris,
spent the weekend with her parents
in Lowell.
E. G. Darling has returned from
several weeks spent with his son in
3 Pennsylvania.
Thomas Fisher of this place and Miss
Rena Spring of Craftsbury were mar
ried Saturday.
Several from this place attended the
sophomore exhibition at Craftsbury
Friday evening.
Mrs. Harry Dawson of White River
junction is staying with her mother
Mrs. Henry Mills.
Truman Lockwood has moved from
7. j. Newton's tenement in the vii.
lage back to his farm.
Roland Watson has moved from
Duran Nelson's house to T. j. New.
tons upstairs tenement.
Mr.. and Mrs Conroy Brown of Troy
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Brown.
The Maple Valley Grange will hole
their regular meeting Friday evening
May %. The literary hour will be ope1
to the public. A cordial invitation il
extended to all.
Mrs. Clayton George returned Sun
day from the Mary Fletcher hospital
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ALL. THE ALBANYS

| Her daughter, Thelma. who has been
staying with her grandparents in
Eden, returned with her.
SOUTH ALBANY
Mrs. NJ B. Anderson is numbered
among the sick ones.
Earl and Chas. Vance have gone to
st. Johnsbury to work.
Clarence Wilson, who has been i'll
with lumbago, is better and able to be
at work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Celer Goethe of
Greensboro spent part of last week
with Mrs. Geo. Vance.
Mr.. and Mrs D. R. Cobb have been
spending part of last week visiting
relatives in West Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Shepard of
Hardwick were recent visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Cobb.
We are glad to report that C. r.
Vance, who has been very i'll, threat
ened with typhoid fever. is gaining
slowly.
The Ladies Aid society held social
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Anderson Friday evening. Mr.. Martin
drove a double team and a good many
availed themselves of this opportunity
to attend. Refreshments of salads,
rolls, ice cream and cake were served.
Several from this way attended the
sophomores' speaking at North Crafts
bury Friday evening and also on Sun
day evening to hear the baccalaureate
sermon by Rev. w. A. Warner of
Barton.
Robert Young was injured quite
severely Saturday afternoon when he
fell from his wagon down behind his
horses and the heavy wheels passed
over him. His shoulder was dislocated
and several stitches had to be taken as
there was a cash in the back Of his
| head. He received other bruises and
| it was a very narrow escape. The
horses ran away but were caught
before much damage was done.
EAST ALBANY
Isaac Longe, accompanied by his
niece, Sadie Longe, are visiting Harry
Longe at Kennebunk, Me.
It's not too late to start reading the
Monitors famous new serial by Harold
| MacGrath. A synopsis of the two
chapters published precedes this weeks
| installment.
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ORLEANS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE


The band concert which was started
in postoffice square Friday evening
was finished at the opera hall on
account of the rain.
On Monday, May 81, the school
children will meet with the veterans
at the M. Il. church at 10 o'clock and
join in the march to the cemetery.
Mrs. G. L. Ducharme died at her
home on South street, May 20. The
body was taken to Lowell. where the
funeral services were held on the 22d.
The postoffice will be closed in
observance of Memorial day on Mon.
day, May 81 from g. 80 a. M, to IL and
from l.50 to 4.30 p. m. and at z. 80 o.
m.
Arthur Colburn of Maple street has
gone to Burlington for treatment He
was accompanied by his brother. Tom
Colburn. The trip was made in C. S.
SINNERS car. a
Hon. and Mrs. A. F. Nichols and
Judge G. G. Frye of st. Johnsbury and
II. B. Parkhurst and family of North
Troy were among the Sunday guests at
the Valley House.
Maynard Wilkie fell from platform
while installing the motor at the
veneer mill Monday and tore the liga-
ments from the bones of his right foot.
He is now on crutches.
DIR. K S Webster and Miss Sadie
Lothrop were at Newport Saturday eve
ming to play with the Burns orchestra.
DR.. Webster also played at the concert
and dance at Barton last evening.
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and short business meeting was held.
The weather prevented the covered
dish picnic which was planned, so a
lunch was served in the dining room.
About forty members and their friends
were present.
H. III. Person and Colby Stoddard
had narrow escape from serious
injury while returning from Long pond
to Willoughby lake. The team which
they were driving stumbled in hole
in a sluice and ran for some distance,
finally throwing Mr.. Stoddard out in
such way that the wagon passed over
his right leg. Mr.. Person was unin-
jured while Mr.. Stoddard suffered a
severe sprain.
Memorial services will he held at the
M. E. church Sunday morning The
decoration of graves will occur Monday
morning after which the w. r. c.. will
furnish dinner for veterans and their
families at the NJ. E. church. Monday
evening the address of the day will be
delivered at the opera house by DIR.
Ozora S. Davis of Chicago. Mr. Davis
is a native of Glover, now president of
the Chicago Theological seminary.
R. A. Bean and c. D. French with
their families toured through Lowell,
Eden Notch, Morrisville and Wolcott
on Sunday; H. M. Whipple and party
visited the Great Falls at Troy; B. H.
Alden and family visited at Waterbury
and A. r. Bennett and family at
Franconia, N. I'll. Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Webster and party spent the day at
Willoughby lake, Mr.. and Mrs. B. o.
Smith were at Long pond. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Donaldson at Bloomington
pond. People on South street planted
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-05-26

The social at the church on Friday
evening given by the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. under the direction of Mrs. 0. P.
Wright and Mrs. Fl. E.. Gray was a
great success. There were hundred
people or more present.
WESTMORE
Mrs. Joseph Wills is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Jenness and Mrs.
Hawkins of Barton were in town Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rand, who
have been visiting their parents, Rev.
and Mrs. Wilbur Rand, returned to
their home in Burlington Monday.
The meetings will continue every
night at 80 this week. 1t is hoped
there will be better attendance.
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The domestic science class of the
Orleans high school will hold sale of
sandwiches. punch, ice cream and
cake Friday, May %, at the school
building. All are cordially invited to
attend
The operetta. ''Jack and the Bean
stalk" will be given by the children
of the Orleans graded school at the
opera house Friday evening, June 4. at
7-45. General admission 10 cents. A
few reserved seats at Is cents.
w. r. Aldrich will take his annual
building up at Willoughby lake through
the month of June, but he will meet
clients at the Willoughby house, max
ing office hours from IL to 3 o'clock
daily. 21-22
The veneer mill was closed on
Saturday and Monday on account
OF the installation of the new motor
This will increase the capacity of the
plant by permitting the use of all the
steam tor drying purposes.
The trustees of the village are deter
mined to stop reckless automobile
driving within the village and have
already served notice On three or four
offenders that a repetition will be
prosecuted. They are possessed of a
worthy ambition to make the streets
safe.
The moving picture shows of the
past few weeks are receiving much
praise from patrons. the reel of last
Wednesday showing Mark Pickford
being especially well received. The
management is showing US pictures
which the very hest theatres brag
about.