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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
PRESIDENTIAL POINTERS

The ninth presidential election
in 1920 came during the So
called EZRA of good feeling" Five
new states took part, making
"a altogether, with 235 electoral
votes. President Monroe had no
opposition and received every
electoral vote but one, that of
New Hampshire elector, who
cast his vote for John Quincy
Adams. Three electors died be-
tween the general election and
the meeting of the electors.
Vice President Tompkins was re-
elected, receiving 218 of the 232
votes cast.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Two Hundred Killed.
stiII They are Twlns.

Sioux City, Aug. 9.--Sioux City is
agitated over the question of whether
or not the two daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. c. Percival of Morningside are
twins. One was born just before mid
night Tuesday night, and the second
just after midnight Wednesday morn
ing, Despite the fact the girls have
different birthdays, the parents will
call them twins.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
FIower rhIeves plspolI Graves.

Centerville, Aug. 9.-The Ladies'
Cemetery Association reports that
startling news that within the past
few weeks no less than fifty graves
and lots in Oakland have been despoil.
ed by unscrupulous persons who have
been digging up the plants and shrubs
there and running the place in various
other ways.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Two Mora Victims.

Des Moines, Aug. 9-Two new COM
plants We're received by Attorney
General Cosson from farmers who
say they were swindled by the Nabor
gang, who have been operating in the
mort hand east part OF Iowa. One
man says he lost $4,000 and the 9TH
er reports $1,000 missing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Auto Thief Gets Five Years.

Dubuque, a.. Aug. AL Francis,
arrested at Delmar a few days ago,
charged with stealing an auto here
about two months ago entered plea
of guilty yesterday and was given a
five year term at Anamosa. The car
was located near Delmar, where Fran.
els had left it.
He was also admitted stealing an
other car belonging to a Lancaster.
Wis, physician.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Army Bill Adopted.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.-The House
this afternoon adopted the conferees'
report on the army bill appropriating
267000,000 for national defence on
hand and lowering the age OF enlist
ment in the army and guard from p
to IS years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Youno Man Fatally Hurt.

Creston. Aug. 9.--Allen Hitchcock.
aged "a, was fatally injured when the
auto which he was driving with his
sister and three other women turned
The women We're uninJurca. He nas
q wife and SON.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
FIFTY CASES NOW IN STATE
One In Delaware County and One in
Hardin County Reported.

Des Moines, Aug. 9.-Infantile paral-
ysis cases in Iowa reached the fifty
mark today, the state board of health
announced in reporting two new cas-
es. One case in Delaware county and
the other in Hardin county.
So far there are no indications Of
epidemic.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Elect Officers Today.

Keokuk, Aug. 9.--Officers will be
elected and the 1917 meeting places of
the Hibernians before the convention
adjourns this afternoon for trip on
Lake Keokuk. Several social events
will mark tonight's session.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10

Audubon, Ia, Aug. 9.-Mr. and Mrs.
B. L. Black, farm people of this vicin-
ity, have lost three children within a
few days from diptheria. Two of the
children died the same day and were
buried yesterday. A fourth child is
very i'll from the same disease.
Three others in the family have not
been attacked
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
waterIoo Banker Chosen.

Des Moines. Aug. Prank Warner
employe of the Leavitt & Johnson
Bank Of Waterloo. was elected secre
tary for the Iowa Bankers Association
to succeed p. w. Hall by the associa
lions executive board today. Warner
was chosen from among six candidates
and he will take charge OF the Office
Sept. |.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Injured Man Dies.

Council Bluffs Aug. 9.--Rev. j. N.
Hosier died at local hospital last
night from concussion OF the brain
Rev. Hosier was struck by a flying
truck which had been hit by loco.
motive.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10

Abba, Ia, Aug. 9.-What is supposed
70 be an incendiary fire, destroyed the
Urban Park Skating rink yesterday.
The property belonged to the Inter
Urban company and the loss is $4,000,
with $4,000 insurance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Camp Items and Notes.

Don Russell and Ralph Fisher are
installed at the gates. Perry Kissick
Is in charge of the ticket sales and
Miss Faye Miller is located at the re-
served seat window.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Eond Riots In Petronrad.

Berlin, Aug. "a dispatch to the
Overseas News Agency, reports that
% persons were killed during food
riots in Petrograd and over 100 wound
ed. sa..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
Man Killed by mobile.

Charles City, Ia, Aug. 9.--Charles
Smith, 70 years old, was killed by be-
ing run over by an automobile last
evening. He was dragged about thirty
feet
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
WHEAT HIGHEST SINCE 1915
September and December Make Big
Gains Over Night.-Graln Pits
Like Mad Houses.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Wheat scared to
it's highest mark since the war boom
of early 1915 just before the close of
the market to-day.
September closed at $1.44h, a gain
of 1OBc since last night. December
at $1.4S%, a gain of 11asc since last
night and May $1.53, gain of 11Ac.
In 1915 wheat at one time reached
$1.67 a bushel The grain pits were
mad houses at the close to-day.
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Record for Corn.

Peoria, H., Aug. 9--Missouri sec
ond year corn today sold at S6hc on
the Peoria board of trade, the biggest
price ever recorded here.
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- - =:

Jack Haworth is again on the
grounds as night Waterman. This is
his eleventh season and he is the old
est in term of service on the grounds.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
RAID ENGLISH COAST AGAIN
Three Women and One Child Killed
and Fourteen Persons Injured
This Morning.

London, Aug. 9--Zeppelins raided
the east coast of England early this
morning and another Zeppelin raided
southeastern Scotland without pene-
trating far from the coast, the war Of
flee said. Three women and one child
were killed and IA persons injured.
Two Hundred Killed.
The Hague, Aug. 9.-Two hundred
German soldiers were killed or injured
in recent allied air raid on Metz, the
capital of Lorraine. According to word
received today the station and barrick
were seriously damaged.
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PROMINENT MEN DIE TODAY
A. 3. Stickney, Founder of Great West
ern and Ex-senator Thurston
Pass Away.

St Paul, Aug. "a. B. Stickney,
founder of the Chicago and Great West
ern railroads, died here today. Stick
ney built several lines which later con-
solidated as branches of the trunk line.
Stickney's son, Sam c. Stickney, as
sistant general manager of the Erie,
was rushing here today. Another son
Charles A Stickney of Chicago, arriv-
ed yesterday. Stickney lived here since
the early sixties. Intestinal troubles
caused his death. q. "srs{a4 .-.'..a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10
The BREMEN REPORTED SUNK
Many Rumors Going Rounds. AcoI-
dent 10 Machinery Reported.
May Have Been Captures.

Berne Aug. 9.--The Berlin Tageblatt
announces that the German submarine
Brennan, which was to have arrived at
an American port, has been sunk
through an accident to its machinery,
according to a dispatch received here.
Admits Report May BE True.
Baltimore. Md, Aug. 9. - When
shown the dispatch from Berne stating
the supersubmarine Brennan, sister
ship of the Deutschland, had been sunk
Henry II. Hilken, head Of the Eastern
Forwarding company, local agents OF
the subsea line here, said the report
is possibly true"
Hilken said local agents Of the UNI
dersea line had no knowledge when
the Brennan had sailed for America,
nor had they received any work from
it since sailing
Report French Took Diver.
Columbus. Ohio, Aug 9.-That the
second German merchant submarine,
Brennan is in possession of the French
navy is the information received by
Lieutenant J. G. McElroy, United
States army officer from a relative in
the British army Lieut.. McElroy is
stationed here with the Ohio national
guard Lieut. McElroy has just receiy-
ed letter from this relative, who is
now at Folkestone. The latter declares
that the Brennan was captured on it's
outward trip to the United States.
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Senator INFUSION Dead.

z Omaha, Aug. 9.-Former Senator
John M, Thurston died here this morn
ing. He had been in the hospital since
July 16, after being Frustrated by the
heat. ...
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-08-10

George Andrews is in charge at the
Auditorium and r. l. Robson, Sam
Hendrix and Andrew Swanson are
serving as ushers. ~ NJ ) tsg
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The same old complaint regarding
parties leaving their autos in College
avenue again came to the surface.
North C street and the extreme ends
OF College avenue are available for
this purpose but In front of the
grounds along the line of the car track
the street must be kept open IN or
der to properly handle the crowds.
- - -
Quite a large number Of tents are al
ready in place and still more are to
be erected The tents are placed lit.
tie differently this year on account OF
the wrecking of the college Guiding
but in spite OF this. the prospects are
good for creditable display In the
pleasure OF those who desire to live
out OF doors. u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
NEW TRAIL MARKED.
Diamond Highway Opened Between
Montexuma and Des Moines.
Snecial. To. Time 70 = Rarall hi iann

=
Montezuma, July 31.--The Diamond
Trail is the name given new marke q
road. For long time people living
between the River-to River Road ani:
the White Way have had to drive
many miles out Of their way to go to
Des Moines because there was nj
marked road along a shorter line.
Montezuma people have driven more
than twenty miles out of their road to
get to Des Moines.
The Diamond Trail is now being
marked from Des Moines to Iowa City.
1t is miles shorter between these places
and those who have used both roads
state unequivocally that the Diamond
Trail is a better road. The line fol-
lows the White Way from Des Moines
to point about five miles east from
Prairie City then thru Rsasoner, Sully.
Lynnville, Searsboro, Montezuma, Deep
River, Millersburg, Parnell, Holbrook
and Windham to Iowa City. The dis
lance is less than 120 miles.
The official marking is unlike any in
the state and is attractive and readily
seen day or night. 4 wide yellow band
is painted around the telephone poles
and large opsn black diamond
painted thereon Those interested in
the road had meeting here recently
for organization and plan later TO have
a get together meeting of the people
along the line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
THIEVES AT cHAUTAUQUA.
Two Montezuma Homes Robbed !;
Automobile Stolen.
} TimeS-RepubliCan

Special to Times-Republican
Montezuma, July 3l.-The first local
stealing for years broke loose during
the chautauqua. Taking advantage of
an open back door some one entered
Stverling's furniture store one after
noon and secured about SO from the
unlocked safe.
Ed. Harmon brought his family and
guests in to the chautauqua one eve
ming IN his new Ford. He is using
the family carriage again, all because
some unknown drove the car away
during the evening and it has not yet
been located.
DR.. King found evidence that some
one had been proving about his home
while the family were at the chautau-
qua, so he hired Waterman.
The unlimited guests came again. The
Waterman had an exciting foot race
for couple Of blocks across back
yards. Altho not successful in getting
his man he recognized him. The next
day two young men were before Mayor
Rodgers and signed affidavits that
they had either been guilty Of break
ing and entering or of being accessory
to the crime. A third Is under arrest
and will soon have his preliminary
hearing. It IS understood that Judge
Silwold will be here early this week
and pass upon the cases.
Mayor Rodgers has recently imposed
more fines for speeding. He showed
no partially to sex in the matter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
GIVES $4,000 TO PENN.
Ames Woman Boosts Endowment Fund
By Large Contrib ution.


Ames, July 31.-Workers for the en-
lege Oskaloosa, were greatly cheered
Saturday morning when it was an
nounced that Mrs. S. S. Smith, of Ames,
had incorporated a bequest ~ 10000
for Penn College in her will, Mrs. Smith
disclaims all credit for this magnificent
gift, modestly stating that she is mere
ly carrying out the wishes of her broth.
er. the late DR.. NJ. Stalker, in this re-
spect whose desire it was that that
amount be set aside from his estate in
its final distribution for the education
al institution.
The announcement Of this provision
in the disposition of the Smith estate
would not have been made public until
the reading of the will, had not Mrs.
Smith thought it advisable at this time
to give impetus to the campaign for the
Penn endowment fund by making pub
lie her intentions. Her calcula ton
proved correct, for hardly had her offer
been received when the workers took
new heart and up to noon today in
creased the endowment fund subscrip-
tons to $4,000. Penn College trustees
yesterday made the announcement that
unless the remaining 5000, 900 out of the
aimed at fund of 100000 be secured be-
fore Aug. /, there would be no more
Penn College. The action of Mrs. Smith
has given a new stimulus to the cam
pagn and the college authorities and
the business men of Oskaloosa are
greatly encourage in their work to Sc
cure further guarantee for the perma-
nency of Penn College.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
4. Pay, Horsemsn's Fine.

Here is a point IL the conservation
OF energy: A cowboy was arrested for
looping" his pinto down the main thor
oughfsr0 of a middle western city. An
automobile man CHANGED to- see the
arrest and followed the case to court.
When. asked why he urged his 'steed
to such haste, the cowboy replied:
Because It's easier for the pinto to
90 fast than slow" And the automo-
bile man paid fines THE reason
did IT," he explained, lis this had
heard that a certain motor can travel
fifty miles an hour with less effort
than other cars travel at thirty miles.
wondered why -ntil heard that cow
boys explanation. Now ] know that
the Pinto could travel at a lope easier
than he could walk, net because all
pintos can do it. but because this
one could do it,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
GrinneII and Vicinity.

special 10 Times
Grinnell, July 31.-Rev. E. W. Cross
leaves the city the latter part of the
present week for month Of vacation
his postoffice address being Fairmont
MINI. ...
Owing to the intense heat and some
other disturbing causes the picnic of
the Congregational church and Sun
day school. arranged and announced
for this afternoon at West Westfe cid
was postponed by popular vote yester-
Gay morning until September.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Marsh have sent
out the invitations to the wedding OF
their daughter. Miss Mildred, to Mr..
+. Burton Rowe, Of Sank Center
Mimi. the ceremony to be perform ed
at the Marsh home in this city On
Wednesday, Aug. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Swaney, Miss
Lucretia Swaney and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jay Hubbard and children have gone
IN their auto to Stevensville Mont,
and word comes back that all is we'll
with them.
Miss Constance Davis completed her
work in the college office in this city
on Saturday and goes at once to Min
neapolis where she is 70 be secretary
to the dean of women Of the University
Of Minnesota.
DR.. E. S. Evans. Prof. John W. Gam
naway and Verne McDernctt are
starting by auto conveyance for Min
neapolis. where they take in E. ].
Jaqua- also Of this city, and all 60 to
Pine Lake. MIMI, where they plan a
cool vacation of pleasure in hunting
and fishing.
Miss Alice Haynes has returned to
her home in Belle PLANE. having made
good progress towards recovery from
an operation performed in the city
hospital here for relief from appendi-
citis.
G. H. Schumacher is a graduate
from the department Of mechanical en-
gineering at Ames and has been put
ting his knowledge into practice IN
harvesting machinery factories OF
Kankakee. III. From there he now
comes to Grinnell as an expert in the
Spauld!ng factory in developing the
dirt and manure loader and sprea der
they manufacture.
DR., S. A. Cravath. Of this city. who
spent several weeks recently in a
Chicago hospital trying to obtain re-
lief from his complicated troubles. has
not been benefited greatly and is now
at the home OF hs son in that city
with no very optimistic outlook.
Mrs. Edna Philpott is again at the
family home in this city after visit
OF month with her married DAUGHTER
in Chicago.
Waldo Norris and Arthur Parsons
have gone to join Prof. H. w. Norris
OF this city. and some other Grinnell
people in Estes Park, Colo.
The Misses Anna and Blanche Field
came on Saturday evening to spend
several weeks Of their vacation at the
family home, S2s Park street. The
former has been teaching the past veal
in the State Teachers Training School
at Ypsilanti, Mich. The latter taught
domestic science in the high school OF
Concord. n. Fl. Since the close of their
respective schools they have been Wis
iting at the home Of their elder sister
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
Pride in the Way.

"By golly." gurgles friend of ours
who is not contrib nor correspond
ent nor anything else but, casual
caller. by golly, l met the ncrviest
guy down here on East Sixth street
ever saw in my life go ahead
and tell us about it, we said, YEARLY.
This panhandler came UP to me and
said. Would you please help a poor
man what amt able. to work. Why,
you look plenty strong, says land
honest, he looked as II he could pick
me up and throw me across the street
like those fellows working on the Hol
lenden toss riyets into buckets. ]
may look strong answers he. an
may be strong. l am. But l can't
work What keeps you from work.
tng?' says I. My pride"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
Ackley Wins and Loses.

Special to Times-Republican.
Ackley, July 31-The Ackley White
Sox, after winning eight games straigh,
had the streak broken by Hampton last
Friday. which defeated the locals 1 to
0, the lone tally being made in the
ninth inning. Tadlock piched 70,
Hampton and Wheeler for Ackley.
The White Sox broke seven game
winning streak for the Wellsburg
Pathfinders. yesterday. when they won
thirteen inning contest by a score OF
2 to l. Reinhart, who pitched for Ack-
ley, held the Pathfinders to five hits
while Ackley secured ten from Dohl-
man. Reinhart in addition to pitching
an air tight game got three Of the ten
hits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
Bankers Wife Dies.

Special to Times-Republican
New Hampton, July 31.-An espe-
cially sad death occurred at Alta Vista
yesterday morning, when young
mother died leaving three small chill
dren. The deceased was Mrs. George
Scholz, wife of the cashier Of the State
Savings Bank of that city,. A drop
steal condition caused her death at the
time of childbirth. The baby is liv-
Ing.
Mrs. Scholz was former resident
of Gutenberg, and has mapy friends
in that community. She was a yer!
pleasing and talented woman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
Manson Journal Again Sold.

Manson, July 31.-The Manson Jour
nal was sold last week to Tom D.
Long. who will take possession Aug
]. The Journal was sold about two
years ago by Mr.. Long to Thomas
Walpole of Storm Lake who has oper-
ated it since that time. Long Bro
theirs we're the owners OF the Journal
for years, and after the death of
George J. Long it was run by Tom D.
Long until Mr.. Walpoie took posses
sion.
Mr.. WaipoIe was county superinten-
dent at one time of Buena Vista
county, also postmaster at Storm
Lake. He Is undecided as to the fut-
IRE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-07-31
MAN "klLLED" IN 81.
1894 NOW LEAVES BIG
ESTATE IN NEBRASKA


Chicago, July 31.--Here is one Of the
dreams Of the great west, for which
in the nature Of dramas. may be await
ing a third act with a punch finish
Perhaps it will reveal a blushing de-
butante or a worthy young sutton to
whom 100000 will be happiness ever
after
But first, let the following be printed:
Personal-Wanted, addresses Of rela-
tives of George Mcqueen, age So, who
left brother and sister in Chicago
about twentysix years ago. Son OF
Robert Mcqueen in Scotland. Died
here July %, leaving estate. A. D.
Fetterman, county attorney, Hyannis,
Neb s-..s -.---., ,.-.. .... . -
Here is the place to begin the story.
George Mcqueen was long a resident
of Hyannis, Neb. He was a taciturn
man and entertained few intimates. To
these he told that he was born in Scot
land fifty eight years age. His father,
Robert Mcqueen, was extremely pune
tilious.
Driven From Home.
Then. when he had come into a
mans estate. he angered mis- elder by
AOAdS!iS ~ Aiiai y thS ST. tiS AAshNA
had chosen fer him He was disowned
and driven from MIS- home in Scotland
The young man came TO Chicago
where he had a brother and married
sister. He remained with them for a
time until his health failed. He was
ordered by the physician. TO leave for
another climate.
Mcqueen took leave of his relatives,
saying he was going east. Instead, he
boarded a train for the west. The
train he was expected to take for his
trip east was wrecked and one Of the
victims. mangled in the disaster, was
identified as Mcqueen. This body was
buried.
Keeps His Silence.
Mcqueen. now located in Nebraska
read Of the funeral. but he never took
the trouble to notify either his rela :
tives in Chicago or his father that he
was alive. ..-
He settled in Lakeside county, Neb-
raska, twenty-five years ago and SET
up in the cattle business. He was q
wise manager and soon amassed 1000
acres Of ranch land and many herds OF
cattle and horses. On July % he
dropped dead on his ranch. Friends
conducted his funeral. and now the
county attorney of Hyannis county is
endeavoring to find the heirs to a
100000 ranch. .r .~