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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
An "Ornery" Mule.

What Cheer. Feb 19.--Whi,e at
tending William Covers sale, three
and one-half miles north Of Sigour-
ney, Milt Noller was kicked in >the
face by mule. The mule kicked
with both feet striking three men.
The other two were not seriously
hurt. Miller was taken to Iowa City
immediately where a partly success
full operation was performed, leaving
him near death. The same mulc
kicked another man two weeks ago,
breaking his arm.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Needle in Foot.

What Cheer. Feb. 19.-Through an
X-ray examination by Or. Fl. w.
Rayner, a piece of knitting needle
two inches long was found to be
lodged just below the bone in the
arch of the foot of Mrs. Jilnmock
Cowan
Twenty-three years ago she acct
dentally run a knitting needle into
her foot 1t was supposedly re-
moved but continual trouble with
this foot led TO the examination. The
piece will be removed as soon as ar
rangements can be made.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Something for All.

Entertainment enough for alrnos.
any one town was staged in Oska.
loosa Tuesday evening. The home
Military Company coming back from.
the front; Christian Science lecture;
Princess Pat at the Masonic, Mason
Slade In an Organ Recital at the Con.
gregational church. not to mention
smaller attractions.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
voIIey Ball Games.

Secretary Kramer of the M. C. A.
is planning for two. volley ball games
and bowling contest between the
teams of the Oskaloosa and Ottumwa
associations Thursday night, Two vol
ley ball aggregations and bowling
team are expected from Ottumwa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

FANSHER-"Andrc J. Fansher,
son of Thomas and Mahala FanSher,
was born in Rush County, Indiana, APP
ril 8, 1910. Came with his parents to
Iowa in August 1S43, settling on a
claim in the timber Southeast of Bea-
con, later moving in to an 80 acres all
of which is now in the west part of
Oskaioosa. Remaining there until the
Spring of 1855 when his father sold
out and moved west OF the city eight
miles, where Mr.. Fansher remained I'M
til q years of age, or the year of 1851.
July q of that year he enlisted in P.
Cad Bryan's Co. ID 1st Iowa Cavalry in
the old Downing Hotel, then called the
Madison House, OSkaloosa Iowa, leav-
ms next morning for Burlington, Iowa,
where on the 31st day of July 1861, he
was sworn into the United States Ser
vice, later going to St. Louis and from
there into the Western part of Mis-
souri,. His three years and two months
service was in Missouri and Arkansas.
He was mustered out of service Sep
TENDER IA, 1864 at Davenport, Iowa,
returning to his old home at Oskaloo-
sd.
He was married on December Is,
1854 to Miss Maria L. Reeves of near
Oskaloosa whom he had known before
going to the War. To this union were
born nine children, five dying in in
fancy and early childhood. One Lenora
e. died September 81, 1909, being Al
years old, the Oldest of the family.
Three are yet living, J. B. and l.. NJ.
Fansher and Mrs. Emma Ryan, all liv-
Most of his life has been spent in Ma
Mst of his life has been spent in Ma
haska County, his last years in the
city of Oskaloosa. In November, 1865
he and his wife joined the Ebeneezer
church OF Old School, or Primitive
Baptist. He was baptized by Elder Jes.
Sc Jackson of Indiana. In the Year OF
1881 he was ordained Deacon in the
church. Later he was elected one of
the trustees of the church, and later
appointed church clerk"
The above faithful portrayal of the
life of one of Mahaska's pioneers was
written by Mr.. Fanshcr himself only
~ few days before his death which oc-
-curred on Feb. 8, oil 9:35 p. m. and Is
lert as mute evidence Of the abiding
faith which. enabled him to stand
ready and willing for the peaceful de-
partnre on that unknown Journey to
evcrlasting life. $50
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

Elk from the Yellowstone park
were shipped to Washington, largely
for their sentimental value, but it has
been found that these animals can
make themselves considerable OF a
nuisance. 1t is said that in short
time damage to the extent of $4,000
has been done to the apple orchards
of these animals.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Still on Job

Malaska County Federation says
that although there is not anything in
the field just at present against when
its attention is directed it still In
tends to remain in fighting trim
against the possibilities OF the future.
II does not propose to be lax in vigil
encc
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Fire Cause of TWO Deaths.

Sioux City, Feb. 19.-Firc in a
cradle in the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Richard Marksbury, where their b
year-old daughter was asleep, caus-
ed the childs death and few min
utes later was responsible for tho.
death of the child's grandmother
Mrs. Cora Connelley. The latter
fell dead when she gazed at the
cllarred remains Of the child.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

There will be plenty of tinsel and
display at President Wilson's second
inaugural the 4th of next month. De-
spite the fact that most of the army
is on the Mexican border. Maj. Gen.
Hugh L. Scott, grand marshal, has
ordered that all army and navy con-
tingents present wear full dress uni.
forms.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

ELKIN.-Willis Clay Elkin was born
May 6, 1874, on farm in Monroe
township. near Rose Hill, and depart
ed this life February IA, 1917, at his
home in Rawlins. Wyoming being at
the time of his death AZ years, 3
months and 6 days old. He has
suffered more or less for some time
with heart disease and the grim reap
er has taken him to the above palace,
He was the third son of DR.. Garrett
and Margaret Elkin and was reared
to manhood in Mahaska county. At
an early age he went to Wyoming and
secured employment on the Union Pa
cific' Railway as engineer and for the
past fifteen years has followed that
| line of work up until about two months
preceding his death, when he was
granted leave OF absence and came
| back east in hope of restoring his
health but truly, In the midst of. life
there is death. No man knoweth the
day nor the hour; be, We ready also"
In November, 1896, he was married to
Hattie Spates and this happy home
was blessed with four loved ones,
three of them having preceded their
father to the great beyond. Mr.. Pa
rctt of Rawlins, representing the Odd
| Fellows, +. of l.. Il. and B. of l.. f. of
| e., of which the deceased was mem
/ Der, accompanied the remains and the
grief stricken family. The funeral
| was held at Wymorc church on Tues
| day, February 20, and the body was
| laid to rest in Wymore cemetery by
| the side of his loved ones who proceed
/ ed him about six years ago. Rev.
! Deyoe, the Christian minister OF Os-
! kaloosa, oiliciated, using for his text,
/ Heb. 1916. He leaves to mourn his
sad death, besides his bosom COM
panion, one daughter, Inez, three sis
/ tiers, Mrs. J. A. Moore of Oskaloosa,
Mrs. S. J. Blunt of Milford, Utah, and
Mrs. Chas. Roberts of Des Moines;
also two brothers, Charles and Gar
rett, of Oskaloosa, besides host OF
other relatives and friends. The flo
raj offerings we're many and beautiful
and the grief-stricken family have the
sympathy of the, entire community,
The Odd Fellows had charge of the
services at the, grave. The pail bear
ers were also taken from the Odd
Fellows branch.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Attempts Suicide,

Burlington, Feb. 10. Olaf Swan
son. 50 years old, is near death in
hospital here as the result OF an
attempt to take his own life by cut
ting his throat with pocket knife
Dependency is believed to have been
the cause OF his act
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Rershinn succeeds Funston.

III Paso, Feb. q. General }. j. Per
shing was made known by Secretary
of war Baker OF his appointment az
commander OF the Southern Depart
ment to succeed General Funston. Per.
shing will leave San Antonio in a day
or so.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

Owing to the war. the foreign
trade OF the port of New York for
the fiscal year has broken all records.
It amounted TO s3,s05, Ss2, 1S9. The
year previous the figures were $685.
672,244, and two years ago s2,O79, 375.-
9s7.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

The fact that the Harvard pro.
lessons. whose average salary is s4.-
GIL. teach nine months for less money
than Haryard's foot ball coach gets
in three II cited as an argument for
an increase IN the pay Of the pro,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
viii Address Congress.

Washington. Feb. %. President
Wilson has practically decided to adj
dress the present congress on the
German American situation probably
late next week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
a iusr AND LAsTiNe pEAcE.

Though conditions are entirely diff
ferent, yet the situation calls to. mind
the wonderfully patriotic sentiments
expressed by President Lincoln, in
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

Daniel A. Polling, OF Boston, Pres
ident of the United Society of Christ
ian Endeavor, has offered 100000 men
in event OF war. to be recruited from
the ranks of the societies throughout
the country. Onward Christian Sol
dier!v
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

lit is calculated that when a man
walks a mile be takes on an average
2,263 steps; but when he rides BIZ
cycle with an average gear he covers
mile with an equivalent of only 627
steps.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
The Almighty has His own pur-
pose.-Abraham Lincoln.

I'm the light of recent events the
weather stories of the Oldest inhabit-
ant have lost their power to thrill.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

Both the municipal and school
elections are drawing near. Have you
picked out good men for the places
to be filed?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
HARNESS.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Harness, 1116 B avenue west, a
nine pound son. February 10, 1917.
He has been named Fred Maxine

FRANKLIN VoSSL Married at the
office of the officiating Justice We'd
ncsday, February IA, 1917, St. Valen-
tines Day, Miss Gertrude Voss to Roy
Franklin both of Oskaloosa, by Esquire
O. G. G. Phillips.
The wedding was quiet affair with
FGfi tI> es present as witnesses, Con-
CALCULATIONS of many friends and ac.
quaintances are extended.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

JOHNSON.-Annie Jane Johnson
was born Jan. IL, 1895; departed this
life Feb. 10, 1917, aged SO years ana
20 days. Annie Jane Watson, daugh-
ter of Mathew and Annie M. Watson,
was born at Richmond, Ohio. being
the fourth of family of ten children
of whom three brothers survive her:
John M. Watson, Wilmington, Ohio;
William Watson, White Oaks, ~ Mex,
and DIR. b. S. Watson, Eudora, Kans.
She was united in marriage tenth
month 9th, 1861, with Isaac Johuson,
of Winona. Ohio. To this union were
born three children, two sons and a
daughter, the sons dying in infancy,
the daughter at the age of nineteen.
Her husband, Isaac johnson, died
tenth month 18th, 1890. Annie Jane
Johnson was a life long and consist Z
ent member OF the Friends church.
From early childhood she possessed
an unusually patient and affectionate
disposition. Under the care of de-
vout Christian parents she early gave
her heart to Christ. She was edu-
Gated at Friends Boarding School at
Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. Throughout her
life she found great enjoyment in the
reading OF the Bible, religious litera-
ture and poetry, portions OF which she
and was able to repeat at
m advanced age. Her husband was
also an earnest Christian and during
their twenty-nine years of happy
married life they were strong and
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

Southern Illinois, composed of all OF
the rest of Illinois.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

fessors. But why not nse the same
argument to cut the coach's salary.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

GIBSON.--Mrs. Mary NJ Gibson died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ray
Dowd, 100 North G street, 1880 p. m,
Sunday night. Funeral Tuesday at
800 D. m. from the home. She has
lived in Iowa all her life and in Ma.
haska county for 3S years. She is sur
vised by Mrs. Jas. Brown, Mrs. Ray
Dowd and Charles Northcut. Burial in
the cemetery at Lynnville, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

IT'S the star-spangled banner!
o. long may it wave
Ger the land of the free
And the home of the brave!
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22

+ Il 4 !. 4. 4. i. !. 4. 4. \ i i. 1. i
Harold r. Ratcliff, New Sharon. 2S
2574 and
Charlotte NJ Groves, Barnes City.21
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
H. L0CKW00DAT
THEATER
Handsome FavOrite IN
Sparkling Comedy "The
Haunted PajamaS."

Beginning tomorrow, the Unique
presents the handsome idol Of mil
lions Of photoplay fans. Harold Lock
wood. in the most pleasing picture he
has ever appeared in. The Haunted
Pajamas."
A story bubbuug with humo-. a
plot that keeps one sulckerins con-
tinuously and many times laughing
outright. a star that is good to look
upon and who knows how to put
over" his characters in an easy man
ner that scores with any audience, all
contribute to make The Haunted
Pajamas" one of the real pIeasur-
able offerings Of the season
There is laughter. love and life IN
this picture that Will refresh our
memories and revive pleasant thoughts
Of youth. There is the sparkling sun
shine Of light-hearred youth-a su1-
shine that rsdIates happiness ana
takes US back TO the days when We
were young. carefree and gay
a picture for mother. father ana
all the children is The Haunted
Pajamas''-a picture Of many laughs
but not a single blush You VIII see
this picture at the Unique tomorrow
Today the Unique viii show the
New Current War weekly for the last
time-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully
II you want 20 keep your hair look
ing its best Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much aIkali.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle. and ruins it,
The best thing for steady use is
just ordinary muIsifed cocoanut oil
(Which is pure and greaselessl. and
is better than the most expensive soap
or anything else YOU can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls viii
cleanse She hair and scalp thoroughly.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in. 1t makes an abund-
ance OF rich. creamy lather. which
rinses out easily. removing every par
ticle Of dust. dirt. dandruff and ex-
cessire oil The hair dries quickly
and evenly and r. leaves the scalp
soft and the hlir fine and silky,
bright, Iustrous. fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at any pharmacy. it's very cheap. and
a few ounces viii supply every mem
Der Of the family for months-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
Texas Women, Attention!

Dr. Plerce's FaForlate Presentation
has been a favorite with women for
nearly Iltty years because IL contains
no alcohol or any narcotic II Is nuf
up IN 6oth liquid and tablets and is
20 be found in any drug store II
you viii send DR.. Pierce. Buffalo \
T., ten cents IN stamps or silver. he
viii send you trial package Of Fa-
vOrite Prescription Tablets.
Mrs Bette Fleming. who lives at
1925 Clinton Ave, Fort Worth. Texas.
says a Few years ago I was in very
rad health. had Eoman's trouble. Had
tried several different things and at
last / began taking DR.. Pierce's Fa-
Vorite Prescription and Golden AIedi-
cal Discovery and today 7 weigh 172
lbs, then only weighed $50. 7 praise
these medicines 70 all suffering
women. and tell them the good 1t has
done and does Till today for me"
People are realizing more and more
every day that the kidneys just as do
the bowels. need to be flushed occa-
siOnally- The kidneys are an eliml-
native organ and are constantly
working. separating the poisons from
the blood Uric acid backs I'D into
the system. causing rheumatism. neu-
ralgia. dropsy and many other Sc
riOus disorders
Mrs. n. n Flint. Of Dawson. Texas.
writes; Il gladly give a statement as
TO the merits or Dr. FlerceS Auurlc.
Am nearly 80 years OF re and think
can safely say that Anuric has done
me more real good than anything /
have ever taken for the ailments for
which IL is recommended.
II wish Dr. Pierce success in his
field OF relieving the suffering"
AnuriC is put up I'm convenient tab
let form and can be procured from
almost any progressive druggist IN
Texas, or send DR.. Pierce. Buffalo.
n ] ten cents for trial package.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
DOUBLE BILL AT GRECIAN.

The greatest double bill ever pre-
scented in FL Paso is being shown at
the Grecian today and tomorrow
The Flame Of the Yukon a seven
reel Thos. II. Ince production. IN
which Dorothy Dalton appears as a
sort Of Carmen of the uOrth-Quecu
Of the Alaskan dance halls-is a pic
ture that has never been surpassed
and seldom equalled. The story is
the rapid moving kind that holds the
audience in breathless suspense as the
mystery element is gradually IN
folded and finally reaches surprise
climax that is wholly pleasing as Wei
as thrilling.
AS The Flame Dorothy Dalton
reaches the pinnacle of her remarka-
bic screen triumph She portrays the
woman OF fire-a woman without
conscience. red-blooded. impulslVe-
daring enough 10 do as she chooses
and she plays the part with a depth
of feeling that reaches right out OF
the screen and wins the heart and
sympathy Of every spectator
As an extra added attraction on the
splendid Grecian program for today
and tomorrow the first authentic pic
lures Of Gen PershiuE and staff N
France viii also be shown These
pictures show the great American ar
irving in BouloEne-his remarka BILE
reception in Paris-an ovation never
equalled in that city-a fitting tribute
TO Americas representative
II YOU have occasion TO speak TO
anyone who saw the great bill yes
terday, you viii surely see II today
and n you see Il today viii will urge
your friends 10 see il tOmorrOw--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
SAYSU. 5. MUST
ADJUST SUPPLY
Regulate Supplies Equit-
ably For All Allies, Says
French Commissioner.

New York. July l1-Equitable
fixation Of food and war supply prices
and the assurance in this respect Of
the same treatment of the armies Of
the entente allies as OF the American
army itself. were declared TO be the
great duties OF the United States at
the present moment By Andre Tar
dieu. French high commissioner in
an address before the France-America
society. at the Bankers club here to-
dav.
He proposed the formation ''iu Eu-
rope as near the front as possible, Of
an inter-allied committee 10 central
ize all the demands. 10 study and con-
troll them and submit them TO you.
grouped according TO their urgency in
relation TO military operations, on be
half Of all the allies
Put All On same Footing
The great duty Of the United States
N me present moment" he said, lis
to put on the samee footing all those
who are fighting for the same cause
Since YOU have been in the war you
have been beset with isolated flnan-
cial. industrial and military requests
by each of the powers Of the entente
You gave them a generous answer
hut you are beginning TO realize that
If your assistance should be indefi-
niteIy solicited in the same manner
your immense resources would not ne
sufficient TO comply with requests
when III regulated.
Must End Confusion
You are compelled 70 say yes 20
some. no 10 others. You must con-
slider the order Of urgency Of the so
lIcfrations which reach you You must
put an end TO confusion We are en-
titled to ask you to discipline your
means with a view to victory but also
with a view TO victory you are en-
titled TO ask US TO discipline our
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
COLO. HIGHWAY DELEGATES
MEET ON Pixies PEAK

Colorado Springs. Colo. July IL
Delegates 10 the Pixies Peak Ocean
to-Oceau Highway association confer
ence planned 10 hold today's meeting
at the summit OF Pixies Peak The
main business Of the dav was TO be
the determination Of the route for the
western extension of the road with
Indications OF a hard fiEht between
San Francisco, Los Angeles and san
Diego for the terminus Of the line
The ascent was made by automobiles
over the new automobile highway
which starts from Cascade. on the
north front Of the mountain, and
winds its way 10 the summit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
RHONDDA SAYS PRESIDENTS
EMBARGO DESERVES PRAISE

London, Ems. July 11--Lord
Rhondda, the food controller in a state
meut 20 the Associated Press today
or the embargo proclamation or presi-
dent Wilson. said:
The comprehensive and effective
character Of the presidents latest acc
tion is typical of the way in which
the United states has thrown itself
heart and soul into the war IL seems
TO me that the additional pressure
which viii thereby be brought to bear
upon our common enemy should 20
lar toward bringing this struggle 10
an earlier termination. especially in
view of the fact that in applying am
embarEo on provisions. the president
VIII have the advantage OF Nr. H0ov-
er's uuequaled knowledge of coudi-
lions ia the neutral countries.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11

table Compound is the best medicine ]
nave ever taken and L can recommend
It to al suffering women. Mrs. PERCY
PREsTIDGE, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Women who suffer from those dis
Eessing ills peculiar to their sex should
De convinced by the many genuine and
truthful testimonials We are constantly
publishing in the newspapers Of the
ability OF Lydia E Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to restore their health.
To know whether Lydia E. Pinkham' .
Vegetable Compound will help you, try
It! For advice write TO Lydia &. Pink
ham Medicine Co. CONFIDENTIAL. Lynn.
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered BY a woman and
held in strict confidence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
CARDINAL MERCER PLEADS
FOR JUSTICE, IS ATTACKED

Amsterdam. T-olIand. July 1i.-Car-
diual MERCER is again being violently
attacked in the German newspapers.
because. ir is alleged. he recently
wrote q pastoral letter stating that
-criminauy violated richt must he
restored. the guilty severely pun
ished. and the renewal Of such crimes
made impossible"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-11
WILLARD SAYS ROILROADS
ARE NOW NATIONALIZED

Baltimore, Nd. July 11.-Daniel
Willard, chairman OF the committee
On transportation OF the council OF ma
tional defence, in an interview today
declared the American railroads have
been natiOualized for war purposes
ana are working as one system during
the present crisis.
Nj Williams said.
The railroads have tremendously
increased the supply OF coal cars. the
transit Of grain and met the needs OF
the government at least as promptly
and effectually as II they were under
direct government authority"