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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
CREW IS Blamed
FOR FATAL WRECK
EIGHT PERSONS ARE KILLED IN
HEAD-oN COLLISION
ORDER IS DIsREGARDED
Crews Of Both Engines Die When Lo-
comotives Leave Rails and Plunge
Down Steep ENHANCEMENT
One Passenger Killed.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. SIC. w. Gal
loway, general manager OF the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad, gave out state
ment here In which he said dis
obedience of orders was responsible
for the collision OF passenger trans
No. 2, bound from st. Louis to New
York, and No. %, from Cincinnati to
st. Louis, near North Vernon, Ind.
Seven trainmen and passenger were
killed and 20 others injured in the ac-
cident.
THE investigation indicates clear
ly," says the statement. that the CON
ductor and engineer Of train No. 2
held an order which required them to
wait at North Vernon for, No. %. For
some reason not yet determined this
order was disregarded.
Both the order, which was a hold
order, and the automatic signals,
which are supplementary safeguards,
were, for some reason not yet ex-
planned, wholly disobeyed and on this
violation of the rules by the crew Of
No. 2 rests the responsibility for tie
accident t% ai5iH bSafo
The engine crews Of both trains
We're Killed The conductor of train
No. 2 ives so seriously injured that he
has been unable to make any state
ment. ts &&Jl
North Vernon, indie Dec. 31--Eight
persons were killed and 20 hfRjured as
the result of head-on collision he
tween Baltimore & Ohio trains a mile
east of here late Saturday night. The
west-bound train carried several ssols
diers, according to REPORTS bat it is
not known if any of them were among
the injured.
The trains in collision were BaltlL
more e. Ohio passenger trdin No. q
east-bound, st. Louis to New York,
and special. west-bound,- from Gin
cinnati to st. Louis.
Names of the Dead. 4'
The names of those known! to have
been killed follow:
Harry French, SEYMOUR Ind, en-
gineer, west-bound trains Horning.
Seymour, fireman. west-hound5 train I;
NJ, G. Harvey, Cincinnati, 81 baggage
man on west-bound train Frank Day,
Seymour, engineer on east!bound
train; H. E. Matthews, Seymour, fire
man on east-bound train; Albert Shur,
Cincinnati, baggageman On caste
bound train; ]. III. Kempton, Clncin-
natl, brakeman on eaSt-bOund train !:
unidentified man. .ta '-.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
WALLACE JOHNSON, AGEDNso YRS.
DEAD AT EDDYylLLE. 4

eEddyville, Dec. 29.--Wallace John
/, son died at the home of his daughtcl
MRS. Brunt, Wednesday night at (;
O'Clock. Mr. Johnson had been very
| III for some time suffering with stom
! ach trouble He was so years Of age al
the time of his death. He leaves K
mourn, six children, Mrs Stella Thorn
as of Marengo, Ia, Mrs. Cora Hibsor
Of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Gertie zingg Of
Wyoming, Mrs, Alma Brunt Of Eddy
vile, Harry of Waterloo and Frank
OF 4aarengo. The family has the sym
pathy of all in their sad bereavement
The funeral was held Friday p. m, al
O'Clock from Bluff creek church
with interment in Bluff creek GENE
terry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Emanuel OF
Bloomfield are visiting this week at
the parental Emanuel home and with
other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Ida Blackwood who recently
underwent an operation in the hospit.
dl at OltuulWd ICtuInSu W nSI HOlllc
in Eddyville Thursday.
VIM. Longcor and children have re.
turned from visit with relatives at
Greenridge, Mo
Ellis Keller spent Thursday in Wash
ington visiting friends. 100
Eva Moline returned Thursday from
a short visit with relatives at Knox.
VILE
Vic McGee who has been Ill for
some time in the hospital at 0ttunwa
was able to return home Thursday.
frank Berry was a business caller
in Leighton Thursday.
Miss Pearl Williams went to. 0ttum
wa Thursday to take charge of pa.
tent - , i ,.,fs
Friends in Eddyyille received the
sad news Thursday of the death Of the
little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hui
bregtse which occurred at their home
in New Sharon Thursday morning
Rev. and Mrs. nulDregtse who former
ly lived in Eddyville have the sym
pathy of their many friends.
Mrs. Gerritt Verrips is spending the
week in Wapello visiting relatives.
Robert McCrea offMason City is a
guest at the James McCrea home.
Mrs. C. Bosworth tof Centerville is
visiting at the home of her sister Mrs
Florence Dunkle.
g Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Barnett have re
turned from short visit with Mrs
Barnett's mother at Des Moines.
Mrs. w. L. Sacket has returned to
her home at Grand Junction, Col, af
ter an extended visit with her mother
Mrs. Jane. Walker. a.
Rev. A. S. Kilbourn was a'business
caller in Oskaloosa Thursday.
~. 4f III 3 L..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
ENDORSE Y. N. c. A.
CLARENCE GIBSON SAYS "Y" Is
GREAT FOR OUR BOYS.

! Letter received from Clarence Glib
son who is with the Company FL boys.
) Dear mother, sister and all: We ar
rived in England all o. K, feeling fine
and dandy. We are in large camp
with soldiers of all kinds. 1t is raining
a very fine mist today. I would like
to tell you the name of the place
where we are but it is impossible be-
cause there are SO many spies. We
had quite a march after we got off
the train in England to our camp. The
roads are very muddy and 1t was aw-
full hard to walk, and our packs were
very heavy because we had not had
them on for so long a time. ! am writ
ing this letter in our u. S. Y. M. C. A..
The "Y" is sure a great thing for we
boys here. Ross is fine and dandy. 1t
is somewhat chilly here today (Dec.
10Y. When come home | will tell you
lots OF things about the war, when it
Is over. Well dear mother, when yon
and all orners write, send just as Ions
a letter as you can because / do like
to hear from tho good old U. s. A. and
folks. believe you can send that
Christmas box if you will. | sure en-
~joyed my trip across and we all had
a good time. Well dear mother, this is
all can write this time. Write as soon
as you get this letter. Your son, Clar-
ence Gibson, Co Fl. 16S U. s. Inf, "a
Brigade, 42nd A. E. F. with New York.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
VA Ill ss4.rs4. ~ = q Y y
'5I1 RESIDENT DIES boys RAVE BIC DAY
CONFERENCE, BANQUET AND
SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES

1
/ Union services in the Central M. r.
church Sunday evening marked the
close of the first annual local boys
conference Of the oskaloosa Y. M. G..
A.. Attorney Harold Wilson Of Bur-
tlington, member OF the stately. M
C. A. committee, was the speaker and
delivered an address on the subject,
1.-THE Challenge to Sacrifice" Attorney
Wilson's address was intensely patri-
otto and had for its theme national
sacrifice for victory in the world war
Music for the occasion was furnish
ed by the Farmhouse Orchestra.
The Central M. g. church was. well
filed for the occasion. Older boys
we're especially in attendance.
Sunday afternoon G. w. Kelsey,
state high school boys secretary of
the Y. M. c. A., addressed a special
boys meeting at the Congregational
church Although the stormy weather
cut down the attendance a rousing
meeting was held. Sec. Kelsey took
for his subject The Challenge to
Live" and presented to the boys the
challenge to clean, pure and Christian
living. The speaker declared the times
now demanded clean boys and clean
young men. At the close Of the talk
invitation to live a better life was
given. Many boys accepted.
!, The male quartette of Penn college
was present and favored the boys
with number of choice selections.
Special services ,orI- the boy and
young. man problems were held in
local churches Sunday morning and
special sermons on the subject were
given.
OF course the banquet held in the
Y. M. c. A. dining hall Saturday night
appealed to the boys. Over fifty OF
the older lads were present for the
supper. A spread such as appeals to
the boy was served by the ladies OF
the Y. M. c. A, auxiliary.
c. Ed Beaman was POSTMASTER for
the speech program which followed.
The principtl talk was given by Sec.
C. w. Kelsey, who spoke upon The
Challenge to Serve"
CeCLlOUdi COllCiCuC OSSuphSu eAAS
greater part Of Saturday afternoon,
Mr.. Hotton led one group, talking up
on the efficient older. boys Sunday
school class. Mr.. Notions 1alk was
constructive and outlined many meth
DDS of building efficient boys cltsses.
The Hi Y Club was discussed in an
other grou under the leadershi OF Sec.
Kelsey. Mr.. Kelsey makes the form
alton OF these cubs a socially and has
"a wide range of knowledge concerning
their organization and effectiveess.
Prof. Z. H. Stranhan of this city, who
has had much experience in boys
work. was the leader of the third
group conference and led in the dis
cussion of the church in; war times.
Sec.> Harry Goodrich Of Des Moines
was also speaker. 4 III.
= Weather conditions Saturday after
noon made are taking of the confer
ence picture almost impossible, and
the matter was finally dropped.
This first local conference for old
er boys was most successful and the
event promises to become an annual
affair, Boys of the Oskaloosa Y, NJ. c.
c. A. took keen interest in the SEES
sions and derived great good from
them. ..s. ,.... D.,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
YANKEE SLAIN BY MEXI-ANS
ing Americans Near Mercedes, Eek. =
-Paymaster Wounded. r

Brownsville, Tex, Dec 31.-GordOn
Parmalee was killed and Charles
Greenslade, paymaster for the Bor-
derland Sugar corporation, slightly
wounded when their automobile was
fred upon from the brush one mile
south of Llano Grande station, near
Mercedes, Tex, by alleged Mexican
bandits. Greenslade speeded UP the
car and escaped. Sheriff A. Y. Baker
OF Hidalgo county and deputies with
citizens posse are searching for the
bandits, and one report says trail
has been struck.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
WOMAN is SLAIN IN MYSTERY
Mrs. George Bartholomew, Former Chi
cagoan, Murdered at Milford,
Indiana.

Warsaw, Ind. Dec. 90 Mystery In
the death by violence of Mrs. George
bartholomew, aged forty-fiye years. Is
being investigated. She was found by
her husband at their home in Milford.
near this city, with three bullet wounds
In her body and several knife cuts
across her face and throat. A revolver
with five empty shells and large
butcher knife were found near the
body. Mrs. Bartholomew formerly lived
In Chicago st
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
DIVERS CRASH UNDER SEA
American Submarines Collide While
Submerged-SmaII Damage Re-
ported-officer Tells Story.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Two United
States submarines have collided 30
feet underwater and both have come
eafely home to port. No one ever had
suspected that two submarines could
bump and not both be crushed like
eggshells. No accident of this sort ever
has been reported before. The only
injury was that the. stem Of one YES
sci was clipped off and some rivets
were sprung on the other. The COM
handing officer of one vessel told the
story on recent visit here. The navy
department now permits 1t to be made
public. ia .,.. ....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
BOMBS KILL TWO IN GERMANY
British Air Raid on Mannheim Result
ed in Two Deaths and Dozen
Wounded-French Soldiers Hurt.

Amsterdam, Dec. 31--A semi Official
communication printed in German
newspapers referring to the British air
raid on the city of Mannheim on De
cember Is says that no military dam
age was done. Two persons. were
killed and about dozen were wound
ed, no soldiers being among them, a
number Of French war prisoners were
injured, the communication says. and
one British airplane was brought down
In PaIatina and the occupants made
prisoner. ~ ~ 49,,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03

leaving with the happy couple a
pleasing gift of their remembrance in
the presentation of beautiful silver
fruit dish. They are highly esteem
ed in this locality and all will wish
for them long and useful years to
come. r.. -@t ~ 1''m
Bank Elections. .ef eN'lI r
Bank elections for directors for the
ensuing year, are to be held/soon by
the stockholders and the meetings Of
the Delta Savings Bank and the Peo-
Pies Savings Bank, will develop a
splendid condition of affairs and a
large increase in business over pre-
vious years and the present officers
are entitled to considerable common
dation for their good work
Want Better School.
Carl Nelson, superintendent of
schools, has made a fine report Of
the work of the Delta schools and
they are working, hard now to make
the Delta High school an accredited
school, according to the state law.
This result will give them added priv.
ileges and larger and better chance
for extended work. Prof Nelson is
highly regarded by all in. Delta and
particularly so by the teachers and
scholars of the schools. He is max
ing fine record andaa the schools
should be at their best under his
! management a!ic a5hi' ls aJSs
Prosperous Town..
\ In spite OF the large subscriptions
that have been made in the various
war campaigns, the business inter
ests of Delta are in remarkably
prosperous condition and there is
scarcely line that has not given
indication of progress and change
for the better during the past year
Delta is located only a short distance
comparatively from Sigourney on the
east and Oskaloosa on the west and
both county seats with all that it inn
plies, and yet in spite of these at
fractions to draw away trade, the
Delta business men have had a fine
! year of profitable trade and right wei
do they deserve it.
A Happy New Year to all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
German Held for BLAST.

New Orleans. Dec. 2p.--Hugo II.
Rylings. German. is In government GUS
tody here. Representing himself ms q
Belgian. he Joined the crew OF ship
here Sunday. and then an oil tank ex-
ploded.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
nonsted Mamhership.

The Y. M. c. A. boys membership
list was boosted Christmas Day Many
made Oskaloosa boys presents of
membership cards, good for ayear's
privileges at the local association.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
twas Ever Thus.

Some ofthe fellows who are out
spoken and not at all choice in what
they say of others who do not agree
with them in their pet hobbies, have
so far failed to put Red Cross service
tiflags in the windows Of their homes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
Hedrlok Bow composes March

Warren l.. lawson the IA year old
son oflDr. and Mrs. F., e. lawson OF
Hedrick composed and published
new march for the piano entitled
Boys in Khaki"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
Camp Is Comfortable.

National Army soldier boys home
from Camp Dodge declare the Camp
Dodge barracks are warm and com
Portable. Men detailed each day keep
the furnace fres roaring,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
.Mahaska Earn, Bureau.

Directors of the new Mahaska coun-
ty fargm bureau of the Oskaloosa
Commercial Club will meet at the
Commercial Club headquarters this
afternoon in regular monthly session.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
Another zeppeIin pestroyed.

Amsterdam, Dec. 3i.--A Zeppelin Is
reported to have been destroyed while
on patrol duty OF Jutland.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03
You Can Search Us!

The next question is, will the rail
way trainmen wear uniforms because
they are government employees?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-01-03

FtlLN 17.T'T SIIVer euutHU.
with the advent of the holiday sea
son, Mr.. and Mrs. William Garrett
have enjoyed the privilege OF ceie'
brating their silver wedding and at.
ter spending twenty-five years In their
married life, are now receiving the
congratulations Of their friends. Some
sixteen OF their friends and relatives
came together this week and signal
ized the event by spending a delight
full social evening together and also
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
Oe OmV Rad co
&eskGssse ~

chardists know not only that they can increase their ;-i;ss!iSS and profit by spraying, but that they must spray if good fruit is to be expected. Today cream sells for anywhere from 15 to 25 cents a pint in town, while the butcher would no more throw in chunk of liver or even a piece of "dog meat than he would sell ten-dollar gold pieces for dime.
 "'Today there are few sections where the delivery service is not known, and when the farmer comes to town it is not for his mail but to attend the meeting Of the bank stockholders, of whom he is one, or to haul in load of $2 wheat and S1.5O corn. Today there are more than four million automobiles running over the highways and byways of the land.
 Today the talking machine is to be found in the living-room of thou sands of farmhouses and the old-style rubber tube attachment has disap- peared. Today the farmer who burns his straw is ostracized by his progress sive neighbors. They may still ''lis- ten in" on the party-line telephones, but bright genius has already pat Eented- a device which even makes this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
Sl)e DnRm co
5Oth serni-Annual Clearance Continuea,
&sEk1 ~

The big, clean sweep sale being held by the Caesar Misch Stores at Main Golden Hill and Middle streets is con- tinGing with a steady procession of new bargain items being brought to the front and steady recession of prices.
 This popular Cheerful Credit Clothing Department Store has been crowded daily with the people who always look forward to this event as a unique feature in merchandising time when the best values in South ern New England are offered. Con- sequently great inroads have been made on certain lines. Rather than disappoint any, these lines are not withdrawn, but sizes are completed from higher priced wearing apparel so that great values are constantly presented AS the first of February is now in sight lower prices are in order to hurry things up. Cheerful Credit is given to all who ask for it, the terms being No Money Down and $1 a WeekS-Adx.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
HOW FARMING HAS
 IMPROVED IN 20 YEARS

The January Farm and Preside, published at Springfield, Ohio, quotes from a country paper which says:
 '' Twenty years ago but few had seen silo, nobody sprayed orchards, cream was five cents a pint, automo- biles were a curiosity, the butcher threw in" a chunk of liver, straw stacks were burned instead of baled, farmers came to town for their mail, nobody listened in" on a telephone, milk shake was the favorite drink, you stuck tubes in your ears to hear a photograph and paid a dime for the experience.
 "'Today there are 65.O0O silos in Wisconsin alone, which state ranks first in the number and value of dairy lcattle. Today the farmers and Or
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Jan. IS - For Bridgeport and vicinity. Unset tied, probably local snow or rain; little change in temperature.
 Connecticut: Cloudy tonight and Saturday, probably local snows; little change fin tempera- ture; moderate shifting winds.
 The disturbance which was central over upper Michigan yesterday morning has moved very slowly during the last 24 hours. It is causing cloudy weather with snow f1urries in the Lake region, the Ohio Valley and New England. Pleasant weather prevails in the Southern and Western districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Freezing tenn peratures extend as far south as New Orleans, and zero tempera- lures as far south as Columbus, Ohio.
 Conditions favor for Us vii cinity unsettled weather and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
ITALIAN TAG DAY

R OMORROW IS Italian Tag Day. The Italians
 people, in Bridgeport Their have joined ranks of the army and have entered the navy large numbers The Italian population contributes largely to the purchasing of the community and in yet larger degree to it's dustra power Many members of the Italian community have prospered business have saved workers many who real estate, and many who doing the higher and better paid forms of work Under these ccm- body will help.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
STOCK MARKET
IIVIIINIIIIIIIIlIlIIIIIIlIIITiIllNTIllIIIl

New York, Jan. 1S-Opening-De ciines of one to three points in ship pings. equipments and various war issues were registered in the early
 dealings on the stock market today. Trading was moderate, the new order of the government exercising re- straining influence. Contrary to eX- pectation, there was no heavy selling from industrial centers. Marine pre- ferred last three points and United States Steel and related stocks one to two points. High grade railroads were dull and only slightly changed, except Union Pacific and Canadian
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Pacific, which reacted a point each. Liberty bonds were irregular.
 Noon-Stocks continued to sag in the dull first hour, but irregular in- provement set in toward noon. United States Steel, Marine preferred and Mexican Petroleum rallied 1 to 2 points and Texas Co. scored an actual gain of points Buying power was little more than nominal, however, traders evidently awaiting further de- velopments in the industrial situa- ton. The bond market was feature less. Liberty 31as sold at 9S60 to 9S.4S, the first As at 9706 to 97, and the second As at 96.22 to 96.14.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
New Fiction
by Crittenden Marriott.

''Va Berlin" by Crittenden Marriott A mystery story of international intrigue explaining why the American fleet made grand tour of the Paci fc, defeating the plans of the German Kaiser. S1.5O Marching Men," by Sherwood Anderson This is not a war novel. S1.35 "'No Mans Land" by "Sapper" $1.25 Grapes of Wrath" by Boyd Cable. casual glance at this book shows that is very read able, and many of the chapters were in the Cornhil Magazine and Land and Water. S1.5O Frenzied Fiction" This will entertain any human being who appreciates wholesome wit and the humor of high spirits. $1.25 you read King Coal" by Upton Sinclair? is great story in many respects. It portrays question with which the United States must deal sooner or later
 $1.5O Two Books of Interest My War Diary by Mary King Washington The simple record of the experiences through which French family has lived since August 1914. Mo- not history perhaps but just intimate account family affairs which of human interest $1.5O "A New Anthology of Magazine Verse; edited by William Stanley Braithwate Mostly poems gleanings from the magazines and superabundance of free verse.
 $500 setton
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

impossible from now on.'
 With so many things changed in the last twenty years, who can say for sure whether we may not be plant ing corn with airplanes and tlling wet fields with submarines twenty years from now?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
ERROR

Toward the latter part of the ar ticle entitled Magic Figures" pub lished Jan. 16, we made this state ment: 'FIf the bond should come due in 25 years your yearly loss is only $4." It should have read 50 years in- stead of 25 years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
The Shoe Question of Today

Just as we become very frightened that there will be no leather for shoes that may be obliged to adopt some poor substitute, conditions to ease p Good shoes are to be had and at moderate price.
 Witness this special. <
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Senator Boylan of New York intro duced a resolution in the Legislature urging New York members of the Senate to promote speedy passage of the suffrage amendment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

John P. White, former president of the Miners Union, now associated with the Fuel Administration, an- nounced that the trouble was chiefly due to the railroads for having a shortage of coal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

The American sailing vessel Moni- tor was reported sunk near one of the Canary Islands. The crew was
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
Stylish Wells
All moderately priced

A veil when becoming emphasizes a woman's beauty. The clever woman selects with oare Some times she is quite uncanny in her wisdom when it comes to meshes dots or colorings. There is good stock now of all styles.
 Secton main
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18

Members of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers urge a law linn iting the height of shoes to eight in ches
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-18
Lovely Blouses

Straight fine tucks prim and precise an easy roll back collar and all in the very daintiest workmanship Also there are beautiful hand embroidered bouses not much work, just enough.
 All moderately priced