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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-05
NO UNFAIR TREATMENT
OF COLORED SOLDIERS
Tales OF Discrimination Branded
False by Secretary OF
Wnr Baker.
PART or HUN PROPAGANDA
No Trutl, in Statement That Negroes
Are Given More Manual Labor
Than Is Their acknowledgements.
cd Hysterin" Responsible.

w a S II ING y, December g.
In ordering all investigation OF COM
plants of alleged discrimination
against negroes in the National Army.
Secretary Baker to-day made II plain
that he considers most OF the COM
man propaganda The inquiry is TO
determine whether the War Depart
rlcrts instructions have been carried
out that the nee""cs be not required
to do an unfair share of tho manual
labor cf the arm:.
The secretary, in memorandum TO
Emmett J. Scott. former secretary {"
Booker r. Washington. and recently
named an assistant in the department
TO loon after the interests of the negro
soldiers. calls upon all citizens OF both
races TO cooperate end prevent ;hc
enemy propagandists from attaining
their object.
Racial discrimination. tho mcmoran-
dunn said. had been discouraged both
as a matter of policy and t. safe
guard tho very institutions which We
arc now at the greatest sacrifice en-
racial disorders must cndnnScr."
81 vcr% much regret what seems
I" he a certain amount of ovcrworkcd
hy.toria." the secretary says. 'on ;hc
par; <f some Of tho compartments. who
sccm to lhinls that only "olorcd
draftecs arc hcing assigned TO duty in
service bat,alicns. whereas thousands
OF white droftccs ALREADY have. and
more OF them uccc.sarilv Will Inc as
signed TO duty in such service bat
t;lirns'
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
MAY GAIN RELEASE
JOHN klRkMAN, SERVING TIME,
SAID TO BE INNOCENT.

Deputy Sheriff E. A. Allender re-
turned home from Des Moines this
morning with George Kirkman who
was picked up in the capital city.
George Kirkman was recently indicted
by the grand jury of Mahaska county
for the crime of grand larceny. He is
charged with having hand in the
theft of machinery from the Bolton
mine. George Kirkman's brother, John
was convicted of similar crime and
is now serving five year sentence in
the state penitentiary at Fort Madi-
son. George Kirkman declares his
brother John had no part in the theft
Signed statements to the effect by
George irkkman and another young
man known to have participated in
the theft may bring about John Kirk
mans release.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
PROMOTIONS GIVEN TO POPULAR
.r M. g., St. L. BOYS.

John Gallagher, for several months
ticket agent at the union station of
the NJ. & st. L. and c., r. l. & P. at
Grinnell, Iowa, will succeed John H.
Terril, city ticket agent for the NJ. &
ST. L. in Oskaloosa. John Terril has
been promted to the position of city
passenger agent for the road at Des
Moines, and leaves Wednesday to as
sun'e his new duties. John Gala.
CHER was night ticket agent for the
road here before his transfer to Grin
nell. He is well known in Oskaloosa
and his return is most welcome. John
Terri in going from Oskaloosa leaves
d host of friends, who regret his de-
palture, yet wish him success in his
new field. Terril has been ticket
agent here for over two years. He
will move his family to Des Moines
Is soon as he becomes we'll located.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
To REGISTER BIRTH
NEW RECORD is COMPULSORY
AFTER JANUARY I.

Birth registration becomes compul-
sorry after January 1, 1918. A law
enacted during the last General AS
sembly of Iowa provides that the
county clerk of each county shall re-
cord all births, it being the duty of
the physician, parents, or other re-
sponsible persons to report each birth
within ten days. The clerk of the
court is required to submit a monthly
report to State Board of Health. Fail
ure to report a birth is punishable by
a fine of not less than IS or more than
800, or Imprisonment not to exceed
thirty days, or both a fine and inn
prisonment. The initial supply of
birth certificates, and supplemental
reports arrived here this morning,
All county physicians, osteopaths,
midwives, undertakers, etc. received
supplies of the blanks. A record book
has also been received for the use of
the clerk of the court.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
REALTY TRANSFERS.
RECENT SALES OF MAHASkA
COUNTY PROPERTY
Warranty Deeds

Nicholas Van Arkel and wife to L.
Blanke, date 2-23-16 E1a SW Sec.17-1S
Con. $16S80.
N. J. Ferguson and wife to Tracey
H. Nicholson, date 10-13-17, land in
Sec. 22,77-15 Con. $780,
William e. Berry and wife to Walter
f, Dexter ct al date 1851 Undivided
" interest in Lots 81 Berry-Dexter
Add to 0skaloosa. Con. 81. ...g..E
Welter F. Dexter and wife to VIM.
E. Berry ct al date 1851 Undivided
4 interest in Lots Sc Berry-Dexter
Add to Oskaloosa. Con. 81.
L. E. Corlett Trustee to Esther Eos.
ter date 12-10-17, Unlived 2-3 interest
in Lot 3, Block 2, Houtz Add. to 0ska'
loosa, Con. $1466.
\. George w. Perkins, bach. ct al to
F. NJ. Bishop, date 12-1-17 MEME Sec
8 and Lots l of l. S. of NV NV Sec
O-76-16. Con. $4,000.
Leonard W. Timberlake to Katheryn
Undertake. wife, date 12-7-17 Lots
q vof d of Lot 1 of of SW NV
Sec. 19-75-15. Con. 81.
Tax Deed-T. e. Graham, Treasurer
to Carl Johnson, date 12-7-1L Lot J
Sc NE Sec. 12-75-15. Con. 1911.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
SCHOOL BONDS SOLD
GO TO HALsEY, STUART & co. AT
A $685. PREMIUM.

The Oskaloosa High School bond is
sue of $55,000 was sold by the board
of school directors to Halsey, Stuart
G. Company of Chicago, Thursday aft
ernoon, the sale being made through
the Farmers National Bank of this
city. The purchasers furnished the
bonds and expenses incidental, and
will pay par and accrued interest to
the date of delivery, plus remium
of $685..
The school board considers this a
very advantageous sale. made through
r. X. Davis, cashier of the Farmers
National Bank, who is treasurer for
the Oskaloosa school district.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
TOUCHES THE spot
SOLDIER ENJOYS THE sAMMiEs'
MOTHERS GIFT.

U. S. Reservation, Fort Hamilton,
Brooklyn, N, ". Thursday, Dec. 20,
1917
To the People of Mahaska County;
To-day / received package of
sweet eats" (Which a soldier really
enjoys) from the Sammies' Mothers
Club of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County,
Iowa
| wish to thank one and all who
showed their remembrance for me in
this way, and hope the ones who de-
voted their time in arranging this
means of remembrance shall never re-
greet the hours they spent in doing so.
My home is in New Sharon, Iowa, near
Oskaloosa, and, as | have no mother
living to do those things for me,
certainly appreciate having others
mothers do it for her and for me.
/ have been serving Uncle Sam just
four months today, and | expect to
serve him many more months, maybe
years. At present l am located on
the coast of New York Harbor, and
we expect to be going across "over
there" in a short time. We are all
very anxious to go, and will feel re-
lieved when we are on our way. We
have been drilling and training all the
while for the real game, and now as
we are all ready we want to get into
| it.
l will close, hoping and praying that
all of you who have loved ones far
away from you today will have them
delivered back to you safely.
Again l thank you all for the kind
remembrance. remain respectfully,
Sergeant Harry Bryan,
.r. Baker Co. 1886.
p. ST. did not notice the seal on
the package stating, "Do not open un-
til Christmas" until after | had OPP
ened it.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
BEGIN To FIGURE
so YOU WILL KNOW HOW MUCH
TAX you MUST PAY.

Collector of Internal Revenue Louis
Murphy announces that a fedral in
come tax officer will be sent into this
county on Jan. End and will be here
until Feb 5th. He will be at the
court house in Oskaloosa from Jan.
End to Feb. Eth, both dates inclusive.
He will be on the job every day
ready and willing to help persons
subject to the income tax make out
their returns without any cost to them
for his services.
How many income-tax payers will
there be in Mahaska county? If you
can guess how many married persons
living with wife or husband will have
net income of $4,000 or over, and how
many unmarried persons will have
net incomes of $1,000 or over this
year, then you know. The Collector
of Internal Revenue estimates that
there will be 8S2 taxpayers in this
county
Returns of income for the year 1917
must be made on forms provided for
the purpose before March 1, 1918. Be.
cause a good many people don't un.
derstand the law and won't know how
to make out their returns, the gov
eminent is sending in this expert to
the taxpayer to make himself known
to the government. If he doesn't make
return as required before March list
he may have to pay penalty ranging
from $40 to $1,000, pay fine or go to
Jail. So if you don't want to take
chances on going to Jail, you better
call on the income tax man. If you
are not sure about being subject to
the tax, better ask him and. make
sure. Whether you see the income
if subject to tax.
OF course, persons resident in 9th.
er counties may, if they want to,
come and see the income tax man
who will be at Oskaloosa.
The Collector suggests that every.
body start figuring up now his in
come and expenses so as to be ready
with the figures when the expert ar
rives. Expenses, however, don't
mean family expenses, money used to
pay off the principal of debt, new
machinery, buildings, or anything like
that. They mean what you spend in
making your money-interest, taxes
paid, hired help, amount paid for goods
sold, seed, stock bought for feeding,
rent Except for your dwelling), etc.
Income includes about every dollar
you get.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
NEWS FROM BOYS
COMPANY H CROSSED OCEAN IN
PASSENGER BOAT.

John H. Blakesiee has received a
letter from Edwin l.. Olson, formerly
of the Blakeslee store, but now OF
Company H, 16Sth Inf. of the Rainbow
Division, in France, The letter was
written in an unnamed English port
and told of the boys safe arrival over
the pond" Company H and the three
companies delayed on account OF
quarantine crossed the Atlantic in a
regular steamer, being booked as
third class passengers and enjoying
unusual privileges and comforts. The
trip "over there" was uneventful ac'
cCrding to Olson, The writer stated
that during their stay in England they
lad sampled the fogs which England
has been so famous. No date was
given on the letter. Olson's letter was
briet and contained no news for cen.
sorship. He was employed by the
Blakeslee Drug Company prior to his
enlistment in the local guard com
pany. -aEm - 20 "
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
NOTICE.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The Silo Mold Company, corpora
ton with its principal place of bust
ness in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County,
Iowa, incorporated to purchase or ac-
quire all rights. title and interest to
the letters patent in the United States
of America, granted to Warren A.
Caldwell, covering the manufacture
of cement stave silos, together with
necessary for the same, to have the
exclusive right to use and control said
letters patent, dies and machinery,
exclusively, in the territory compris-
ing the State of Iowa, to sell, lease, or
license the use of said letters patent,
machinery, etc, within said state.
The Capital Stock authorized is $751;
100000, payable in cash or property
appraised, as provided by law, in full,
before said stock shall issue
Said corporation TO commence bus
mess on the day of issuance of Certifi-
cate of Incorporation by the Secretary
of State, to-wit: December 18th, 1917,
and shall terminate at the expiration
of twenty years from date. unless
sooner dissolved by majority vote
of the stockholders.
The business and prudential affairs
to be conducted by a Board of Direc-
tors, who shall elect a President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer,
and such other officers as it may see
st, or as may be provided by the by
laws; said Board of Directors to be
elected at the annual meeting of the
stockholders, which shall be on the
first Monday in December, at 10
o'clock a. M, of each year.
The highest amount of Indebtedness
to which this corporation shall at any
time subject itself, shall not exceed
two-thirds of its capital stock.
The private property of the owners
of stock in this corporation shall be
exempt from corporate liability or
debts.
W. A. CALDWELL, Pres.
C. E. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
(24w4)
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
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Notice of Levy of Execution.

State of Iowa, Mahaska County, IS.
F. X. Underwood, Plaintiff,
Against
w. w. Carter ct al, Defendants.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
To w. w. Carter ct al:
Sir:-You are hereby notified, that
)y virtue of an execution issued by
he Clerk of the District Court OF
Mahaska County, Iowa, in the
tbove entitled cause to me di
rected, have levied upon and exc
cuted as your property, the following
described real estate, in Mahaska
County, Iowa, to-wit:
The West As feet Of the North Hall
If Block No. 80 Marks End Addition
to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
And have advertised the same to
be sold on the 23rd day of January
A. D. 1918, at 200 o'clock p. M, al
the door of the Court House, in Oska,
loosa. Mahaska County, Iowa.
WITNESS my official signature
this oath day of December, A. d. 1917
g d. E. HENLEY,
24w2 Sheriff of Mahaska County
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
LESS LIGHT AGAIN
SECOND OARKENED NIGHT is OBJ
SERVED IN TOWN.

Sunday night was Oskaloosa's sec
ond lightless night. People going to
and from church, or shows, or calling,
had a new experience in store for
them when they walked the darkened
streets. The observance of the orders
was more general. All are urged to
read carefully again the orders of the
fuel administration published in
thursdays paper. Some of the picture
SHOWS failed to carefully observe the
orders Thursday night, according to
the statement of the local fuel commit
tee.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
FOUR FIRE ALARMS
LITTLE DAMAGE RESULTED AT
ANY OF THEM.

Hot ashes set fire 10 trestle work
of an ash conveyer at the property of
the Traction & Light Co. property
about 5:45 o'clock Sunday morning.
The blaze was going well when dis
covered and prompt work on the part
of the fire department stopped the
blaze before any great damage had
been done.
- -
The second alarm about 145 Sun
day afternoon called the fire depart
ment to the old Pat Hughes property,
No. 3OS High avenue West, the resi-
dence of Mrs. Bertha Shaw. Sparks
from burning flue fell upon the
shingle roof, starting fire in several
places. The trouble was easily and
quickly managed with little or no dam
age resulting.
- - -
Both fire trucks and the police pa
troll answered an alarm from the Will
liam Robinson home, High avenue
West, about eight o'clock Monday
morning. Chief McCraeken and Henry
Sondregger responded to Mrs. Robin
sons call, going out in the patrol. Lat
er another call from 1904 High avenue
West, brought out both trucks. No Ere
was found and the trucks and patrol
returned Immediately to the station.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
The Buckeye W. c. 7. U.

Women of the Buckeye w, C. t. u.
met at the home of Mrs. Smith Thurs
day in an all day session and had with
them the County President, Mrs. c. r.
Barnard of Oskaloosa. The meeting
was largely attended and it was
busy session, with work for the sol.
diers and sailors inprosress. Mrs.
Barnard told of the plan for the years
work and went into details in way
that brought fullest understanding.
Dinner was served and the social
spirit OF the occasion was as enjoy
joyable. as the other features OF the
days program.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
4 DMINISTRATRIx's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO all persons in
A. D. 1917, the undersigned was appoint
ted by the District Court of Mahaska
County, Iowa, administrative of the es-
tate of Elizabeth Smith. deceased, late
of said Mahaska County, Iowa. All
make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same
will present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated this 10th day of December. 1917.
Mahaska County State Bank,
Administrator.
w. T. Martin, Clerk.
by Bess Martin. deputy. 22w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

PARR.-Mrs. Miranda Parr passed
away in Monroe township, Monday.
December "a, 1917, of leakage of the
heart, aged go years, months and 90
days, after an illness of six weeks.
She is survived by husband, Byron
Parr, a daughter, Mrs. Grace Moore of
White Oak township, and one son,
Charles, three grandchildren, and two
brothers. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday, December 26, at the
Wymore church. Interment in Wy
more cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

"A Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 18th day
of November. A. D., 1917 The under
signed was appointed by the District
Court of Mahaska county, Iowa, Adj
ministrator, with will annexed, of
the estate of Dennis f VIII te,
deceased, late of said Mahas-
ka county, Iowa. AL! persons indebted
to said estate will make payment to
the unde signed, and those cav
ing claims against the same
will present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated this 9Th day of December, 1917.
Maxwell A. O'Brien, Administrator.
W. T, Martin, Clerk.
by Bess Maratin, deputy. 22w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the lntn day of
December, A. D., 1917. the undersigned
was appointed by the Dis trict Court of
Mahaska County, Iowa, executor of the
estate of Stoffel Wander Pol, declared,
late of said Mahaska Count y,
Iowa. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the UNI
dersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court for
allowance.
Dated this 18th day of December, 1917.
Geo. I. Gaass, Executor.
w. t. Martin, Clerk.
by Bess Martin, deputy, 22w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
FOR EARLY CLOSING
PLAN SUGGESTED TO CONSERVE
LIGHT AND FUEL.

A suggestion dropped by the Iowa
Fuel Administration, to conserve heat
and light, may be acted upon by the
merchants of Oskaloosa. The sug-
gestion is that during the months of
January and February that all bust
ness houses close at p. m. This
would save a lot of light and fuel, and
enable employees to do more for Red
Cross and other war activities.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Steady Business.

Oskaloosa postoffice this year, has
not experienced the holiday rush of
other seasons. While there has been a
steady stream of patrons at both the
stamp windows the business has not
upset the internal workings of the
office to any great extent. However.
il is expected that this years business
will surpass that of proceeding sea.
sons
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
PUPILS HELP CAUSE
BEACON SCHOOLS SWELL RED
CROSS RECEIPTS

Beacon high schools entertained on
IN elaborate scale Friday afternoon
with Christmas progrom of a credit
able character. Each and every one
on the program won special honors
and received the hearty approval OF
large company of patrons and friends
present for the occasion.
A Red Cross collection taken in the
several rooms of the school resulted
In q total of Sc OF collected as follows.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
citv paws 81. $50. 90

Bills for the appraisement of the
Traction and Light Company made
in connection with the auditing of the
books of the Company in the suit
pending in the supreme court submit
ted to the city council for adjustment
to date amount to $2,SS0.00.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Bio Short Horn Sale.

1t is likely that the Southern Iowa
Breeders association will put on a big
short harm sale some time early next
year. Members having animals for
sale will list them for the market and
the stock will be offered at Auction.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Two Weeks Vacation.

Beacon schools are closed for two
weeks vacation. They will resume
sessions the first Monday in the new
year, January Z. Attendance for the
fall term was somewhat in advance
of former seasons.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Accidental Shooting

Ira Proyin of Grinnell while return
ing from hunting trip recently ac-
cidently discharged his gun in such
a manner as to lose part of one
thumb and the tips of three fingers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
NOTICE.

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
Ia Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested. that on the Bird day of
December. A. d. 1917. the undersigned
was appointed by the District Court of
Mahaska County. Iowa, executrix Of
the estate of Iysn G. Mattix, de-
ceased, late of said Mahaska County.
Iowa. All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersigned,
and thos. having claims against the
same will present them legally au-
thenticated tn said court for allowance.
Dated this 5th day of December, 1917.
Give S. Mattix, Ext cutrix.
w. T. Martin, Clerk.
by Bess Martin. deputy. 22w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Professional Cards
Money to loan. Insurance.
i12 First Ave. West o-4sEPp sgsa, lows
w. n. HEATING,
Attorney--Abstractor.
NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
~ Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 9Th day
of December, A. D., 1917, the und r
signed gas appointed by the District
Court of MahasSa County. Iowa. ex-
ecutrix of the estate Of b. F. Brown,
deceased. late of said Mahaska Coun-
ty, Iowa. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the I'M
dersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said Court for
allowance.
Dated this 9Th day of December, 1917.
Anna L Brown, Executrix.
w. T. Martin, Clerk.
by Bess Martin, deputy. 22w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

of Buxton, and his mother, Mrs. M. J.
Davis, and sister, Mrs. William Ora
ham, also from Buxton, were here in
attendance at the funeral service yes
terday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
$4,000 For Six Cows

DR.. H. w. Emery and o. ID. Edick
OF the Pleasant View Farm
at Eldora shipped TO Dean Curtiss at
Ames six Shorthorn COWS which
brought the owners $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

The teaching force participating in
the special holiday efforts We're:
Misses Marie Evans, Hilma Hort.
Alice Brock, Blanche Lyle, Mary
Green, and Z. Z. Bentley, principal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Silence Sometimes Wisdom.

Silence at the proper season is wis
dom. and better than any speech
Piutarch.