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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

The Grand Junction Head2jght in the
following article, exactly describes some
of our citizens fate Last spring we
shook several Iowa boys by the hand on
their departure for California. They had
good clothes hearts full Of hope ard their
pockets we'll filed. After having tramped
around among the mountains and valleys
and celestials, spent their last dime in keep
ing body and soul together, they write that
they are anxious to see Iowa once more,
and will come back even if they have
to foot it across the immense stretch of
country intervening. They have been
working for their board for two months
and very glad they have the chance. A
Chinaman can do as much work as any
of them at half the pay and live luxurious
ly on rat day. against which labor and
living there is no use in white men com
peting. Men who have homes and labor
plentiful in Iowa betray a sad streak of
foolish in selling out and removing to a
land where one hours labor finds twenty
men to do it,"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

THE PUBLIC SCHooLs-We printed the
"Rules and Regulations" governing the
public schools of Oskaloosa, for distribu-
ton, and from them learn that the schools
of the city are divided into the following
departments Primary Department, con-
tanning four schools intermediate De-
partment, three Schools Grammar De-
partment, two Schools Preparatory De-
partment and High School The following
are the teachers and the positions assigned
them: J. F. Everett, Superintendent /;
Mrs. ]. f. Everett, High School Mr.. P Il
Mott, Business Department, ii. ST.; Mrs.
M. B. Bristol, Preparatory +; Miss Swayne,
I'd Grammar, B. Miss o. Underhill, 1st
Grammar, A Miss Mary ]. Fisher, Cd In
termedate. B; Miss N. Faxon, Sd Inter,
mediate, G Miss Ella A. Hall, 1st Inter
mediate, A Mrs P. Z. Mott, New Build.
ing,) 1st Primary, A Mrs. G. W. Drake,
Normal s. b. I'd Primary, B; Miss Mich
oil, Normal S. b. I'd Primary, C; Miss
Gruwell, Gospel r. S. CO. 1st Primary, b;
Miss L. Collins, Gospel r. s. b. I'd Pri,
mary, G.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

Co. SUpERvIsoRs.-A gentleman from
the country informed us the other day, there
was ru NOR in his section to the effect, that
the town, because it had no candidate for
Supervisor, was going against the ticket
nominated. We desire to emphatically an
nounce that such is not the case. 1t was
the desire of most voters In town and coun-
try that the town should be represented on
that ticket by one man, but it cut its own
throat by raising the names of two candi-
dates, and has no one To blame but itself !;
and we feel satisfied that the gentlemen
composing that ticket will receive hearty,
earnest, full party vote Ia town, as they
deserve to, being good, honest, capable
business men, upright citizens. and we'll
acquainted with the county wants and re-
sources. Right here it would be well TO
say, that we never heard this subject spo
ken of but tscice once by the gentleman
spoken of above, and once previously by
one of the candidates, who said that there
was such thing probable he would will.
lingly Withdraw he was assured by lead
ing Republicans on every hand, to the con.
trary. Oskaloosa has every confidence In
the gentlemen nominated, and knosos thai
they will work to the interest of the whole
county and they will be elected by 70t
majority, at least
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21
PROCEEDINGS OF SCHOOL BOARD.

oskalsOOSA, IOWA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, July 10, 1870.
Special meeting. Present ID. w Hunt,
O. T. Palmer, Jno. r.. Nichol, John Siebel,
and G. p. Searle Pres't Hunt in the chair
Pres, D. W. Hunt reports S125.00 received
from sale of the School House known as
the "Birge office !" said amount having
been paid by him to the Treasurer.
Moved by Palmer thatthe Secretary draw
an order for $4,000 in favor of John White
for the payment of interest on the School
House Bonds Carried.
Moved by Searle that we call an election
submitting to the qualified voters of the In
dependent District of Oskaloosa, the pro-
priety of issuing 100000 worth of bonds
for the purpose of completing our New
School House, and the Secretary post no.
tees that the time of said election be Mon
day, July %. Carried. Sup't j, F. Everett
submitted his course of study for the City
Public Schools of Oskalooss, also the as.
signments of and rules and regulations for
| teachers.
Moved by Palmer that the report of the
Sup't be adopted and he be ordered to have
the same printed. Carried.
Minutes read and approved.
Upon motion of Searle the meeting duly
adjourned.
d. w. HUNT.
Attest, Pres.
/ HORACE FISHER, Sec'Y.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

With the eastern dajlies, the Mystery
of Edwin brood" sinks into insignificance
by the side of the Mystery of Mike Nc
Coole," who was in some mysterious way
wounded in the arm by a pistol bullet,
fired by some unknown person, in his st.
Louis saloon.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

THE MONEY ORDER BusINEss-From
the LIST of January to the 1st of July--six
months, the Postmaster at this place issued
974 money orders, amounting in the ag-
gregate to large sum. This safe system
of transmission of funds is coming fast in
use. and is generally liked by all who thus
remit funds. The number oforders issued
since the establishment of this as money
order Office, is nearly 1900
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ofour employees
having been troubled of late by the filling
up Of the pump with twigs, sticks, moss,
feathers and 'sich-like ; and being wholly
unable to account for il, determined to have
that pump watched. The guard was sta
toned with strict orders to catch the Of
fender, when 10, it proved to be wee sma'
birdie, not bigger than mans twa thumbs.
Having secured twig, Birdie would
alight on the extreme end OF the pump
handle and run up 1t ard into the cavity
Just over the handle, arrange the little ad-
dition to Its nest, and out and away for
another. Each day the nest Ia torn out
only to be built again. The persevering
little fellow deserves q homestead but 1t
was unfortunate in its selection of a site.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

KEoKUK CoUNTY.-Some young Fourth
of July celebrators, near Sigourney, got to
racing and upset q wagon containing eight
persons, five of whom were badly injured.
Several bones were broken, and many
bruises received. The celebration on the
4th at Lancaster was grand affair. Rev.
VI. Holloway was the orator. The Meas
correspondent says. ellis description of
the pelting storms that that tree had with
stood, and how the American eagle had
watched over that liberty tree, was truly
grand. The effect produced by one re-
mark will never be forgotten. They may
forget the speaker, but they will not for
get the words. 1t was: "When that tree
falls, it will be when every freeman lies
weltering in his gore. 1t will only be
when the last American is dead" Every
heart thrilled with emotion and said
Amen" Rev. Armistead followed in a
very appropriate address.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

The C0pPerhead says: 1--WE had a very
plea. ant call from Capt. Rutledge of the
Bancroft House Oskaloosa. The Bancroft
is full all the time. We don't know why,
except it is Capt K. and his lady know
their business" AS We have just finished
working the fourth thousand cards for the
Captain since he took charge of that house,
only a few months ago, we might answer
Sans query, by giving his liberal adver-
Using some credit.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

HORRIBLE-People will never learn
care, no matter what the experience of
others may be, until they experience some
dread evil themselves. The Gate CITY of
Tuesday contained the account of a lady
named Ginley, of Keokuk, who on Sunday
last lit fire in the cook stove, and it not
burnt ng brisk enough, she took the coal
oil can, and poured from it upon the blaze
The result was what every one with COM
mon sense could foretell The flames fol-
lowed the stream, exploded the can in an
instant, envelopipg the wretched woman
in flames, and ere assistance could
arrive, burned her to crisp. She suffered
untold agony for few hours, and was re-
lieved by death. This should be warn
ing to the thousands who will read
it, but many will heed it not We venture
the assertion that one hundred ofthe HER
AID readers have kinded fire with coal
oiI-many when they did not know but a
coal lay in the ashes, which would ignite
the oil, and infict the most horrible OF
deaths upon them.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

CENTRAL RAILRoAD-The Eddyville
a deertiser says: About one hundred
hands and twenty teams are now employ
ed on the Central Iowa, within two miles
Of this city. Work is progressing favora-
bly,. The mason work has begun on one
of the abutments of the bridge across the
Des Moines, and the foundation of the 9th
er is about completed. The piles are being
driven in the river for the
bridge. Mr. Price. who has the contract
for the small bridges, informs us that one
across Miller's creek have been completed
and that work begun upon third yester-
day"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

BITrEN.-About four weeks ago WILLIAM
DUKE, Sen, caught a rat in a trap, and
taking hold of the chain raised it up, in
tending to carry it out and kill the rat,
when il made Il spring upward, caught the
chain, and ere he could drop it grasped his
little finger in it's teeth and held on so tc-
naciouslv that he conld mt g2t il loose I'm
Ill he put it down and put his foo on the
animals head. Il got quite sore at first,
but soon got better and he thought well,
when it began To swell again from the poi
son infused, AMI affected his arm TO the
shoulder. giving him great pain, and for a
time it was feared hydrOphobia would set
in. He was delirious for day or two and
his life was almost despairee OF, but we
are glad TO learn that he is now recovering.
The bite from an enraged east, often tax es
the form of hydrophobia, and we cannot
be too careful P. S. We regret to learn
that he is again worse.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

LARGE YIELD.-The Burlington Haze Il
eye says a farmer from across the river
yesterday informed us that his wheat crop
this year is the best yield he ever had
averaging 35 bushels to the acre. The
crops in Northern, Central, and South
wester Iowa, are in fine condition-in the
latter section they are especially magnifi
cent. The wheat is turning out berry
unusually plump and large and Of the hest
quality grown for years.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

School HOUSE BoNDs-Our School
house is yet in an unfinished condition, and
will require $4,000 to put it in The shape 1t
should be, and in view of the fact the
Monday, % inst, for the purpose Of sub
hitting the question of issuing $4,000
worth Of Bonds to the votes of the Dis
trict. All who desire to see The new house
finished as such building should be. will
vote Tor the bonds.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-The fourth Quar-
terly Meeting of the first NJ. L. Church,
will be held on Saturday and Sabbath
next, 23d and Gath inst The Rev. d. G.
Smith will be present to preach on the
occasion. Services to commence on Satur-
day at 2 O'Clock p. m. The public are
cordially invited to attend. J. H.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

KEoKUK GATE CITY-We- receive this
Daily at O'clock in the morning, several
hours in advance of any other paper. 1t
says: "The war in Europe will excite
general interest, During its continuance
everybody will want the very latest intel
ligeuce concerning it. Lett he remember
ed that the Gate City will give this at all
times. We furnish the news twenty four
hours in advance of either Chicago or st.
Louis papers. Our first edition, which
reaches nearly all the stations along the
Valley Road before six in the morning, will
contain the latest Geographic news up to
10 O'Clock of the night previous. We get
the paper out in all directions at very
early hour in the morning and those who
want the very latest news that It's possible
to get, will always find it in the Gate"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

JOHN TEEsDALE for many years an Iowa
resident has gone to Omaha, to take charge
of the Republican. Mr.. T., was elected
State Printer when the Capital was at
Iowa City, and holding that office, moved
with it to Des Moines, was reelected State
Printer, served out his second term-was
appointed Postmaster at Des Moines-held
left Des Moines for Mt Pleasant where he
has resided some two years, and now goes
where he belongs. into the newspaper har.
ness again, in which he has worked since
1910.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

The editor Of the Beloit, (Wis) .fournd1,
who excursioned Iowa recently, says {:
so far as we could see, Iowa appeared a
most beautiful State, alb ,unding in fine roll
ing and undulatiug prairies, interspersed
here and there with large forests of soil |
and substantial timber The State especial
ly presented very attractive appearance
in contrast with the wilted and palch
condition of our own State. Another fea-
ture we could net but notice, and that was
the lively and business-like aspect of the
numerous cities and villages along the line y
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

WAPELLo.-The Wapello County Con-
wa, Saturday, August 5, at 2 o'clock p.
m, to nominate county officers. and Sc
lect State and Congre ssionat delegates.
Their representation is m ost unjust, each
township, without regard to population or
vote being entitled to five votes.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

"DoN'T SHOOT "A Boone county sport
was mulcted for $35, for killing seven prai-
triggers, boys, until the 1st prox., and then
"let 'em went" The season has been I'M
commonly favorable, and chickens are as
thick as Republicans in Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

MARsHAL.-At the last meeting of the
Council, J. w. O'Cain resigned his posi-
ton as Marshal, on account of the made
Qna'e salary, which by some crook OF the
law they could not change under the reign
ofthc incumbent, but after his resignation
could make it such price as they could
secure man to serve. The salary was
accordingly raised to $500 and fees, and G.
w. Norton appointed to fill the vacancy.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors of the Independent School District
in Oskaloosa, in the county of Mahaska
and State of Iowa, that On election will be
held in the Court Room in the city of Os-
kaloosa, on the 25th day of July, 1870, for
the purpose of submitting the question of
Issuing bonds to the amount of 100000
for the purpose of completing the New
School House in the city of Oskaloosa.
Polls open from 10 o'clock A. NJ, till
O'Clock ?. NJ. BY order of the Board.
HORACE FISHER, Secretary indie
pendent School District of Oskaloosa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

RELIGIoUs.-The rector of ST. James
will be assisted on SUNDAY next by the
Rev. j. E. Ryan of Ottumwa, both morn
ing and evening. The Holy Communion
will be administered at the morning ser
vice, TO which all Christians are invited.
Monday being st. James day there will
be divine service at p NJ, with lecture.
T. B. X.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

SUNDAY SCHOOL INsTITUTE.-The next
session will be held on Friday evening,
July 22d, at the First Presby .erian church.
Programme 1st Address of 20 minutes
by W. A Hunter. End. Question box
Sd. Criticism, 10 minutes bye. P. Seare.
4th. Criticism by members, each 5 min
utes. The friends will please to write
questions in advance. The clergy are ur
gently invited for special reasons.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

FAxoN & TULLIs have retired from the
Dry Goods business, selling their stock TO
Messrs. NORMAN, GREEN & MoQUIsToN.
Dry Goods dealers on the west side.
Messrs. F. & T. will devote their whole
attention to the Grocery trade, buying
grain, etc, at the old stand
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

Yankee Smith, living in Madison Tp.,
about seven miles north of town, says his
wheat. standing thin on the ground, will
average twenty bushels to the acre. He
sowfd two bushels and a peck TO the acre,
and thinks OF the kind be should have had
peck more. Yankee came near being
sunstruck few days since. The heat
oVercame him, and laid him up for some
hours.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

WAR NEws.-We shall care fully Gull
the dispatches, and give our readers the
cream of the rews during the progress OF
the War now in progress in Europe. All
persons wishing to keep posted. without
the expense ola daily, can do SO by sub
scrIbing for the HERALD. Don't borrow
your neighbours any more. He wants 1t
himself now.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

SOLDIERS REUNION counties
are calling meetings and making arrange
ments TO attend the Reunion In shape.
We have written the Adjutant General for
instructions, and If we find out what is
required, will publish it, when we think
meeting should be held and some system
adopted, that everything may be properly
ar ranged beforehand.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

Mr.. E. MUNsELL of Given, called on US
a few days since. He has been suffering
for nearly year from that terror of all
lively men .-rheumatism, and looks much
the worse for his encounter Herewith We
hope to see HIM all right again soon.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

SocIABLE.-There will be a Sociable at
the residence of Rev. J. F. CHILDs, on the
evening of Tuesday next, July Goth. A
good time may be expected. Lights will
be suspended in the trees and seats pre-
pared in pleasant places. Ice cream,
cakes and lemonade will be served. All are
are invited. Come.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

ENLARGED.-The Hamilton county Free
man of Webster City, published by JOHN
ID. HUNTER has been enlarged to eight col
umns to the page, and the name changed
to webster City Fireman." 1t also sports
new dress and head, and is one of the best
and best looking of our exchanges.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

In other places the city authorities are
working their prisoners on the streets at
$50 per day, instead of under the old
law allowing them in idleness to board out
their fines at $3.50. but we do hope, except
in case of resistance or attempted
escape the ball and chain will not be resort
cd to. 1t can do the prisoners no good to
degrade them.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

OVER THE LINE "A young!couple from
this city took it into their heads to cite
up," and to he a little different from any
one else, hied away to Eddyvllle, one fine
Sabbath evening, TO have the knot spliced,
The minister was procured, all was ready,
the license produced, when, 10, it was
found to be from Mahaskas Court, which
pecessitated the performance of the cere
mony in this county But Eddyville is an
accommodating town, being located in
three counties, (almost) so the wedding
party changed base, crossed the line, to
the northern part of the town, and there
the happy two were made one. John, we
know who that was, but will not whisper
a word about it.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

PAPERs.-A humber of persons, not sub
scribers, are, owing to the changes in our
carriers, getting the HERALD. Honest
men thus served will either notify the car
riers to stop, or come forward and have
their names entered on our books. We
will soon take full list as left by the car
riers, and thus correct such mistakes. In
the meantime we have room on our books
for all names.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

Is there man doing business but be,
lieVes that an advertisement in the HERALD
will bring him one new customer. The
profits off that one mans trade would pay
years advertising bill, and the probabili-
ties are you would get score instead of
one. Try it, some of you.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

UNSATISFACTORY friend Martinstein
chose an unlucky time for his visit to Prus-
STA, and as his father Is stationed on the
frontier, he will find himself in the very
midst of the turmoil raised by the war, but
being an American citizen, will not be mo-
Tested. We guess he would rather be q,
home dishing up ice.c
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

GLAD OF IT.-The Gate CITY of the 14th
announces the arrival of new steam en-
CINE, with which the machinery of that
first-class office is about to be propelled
We are glad of it, and only know of one
office that we would rather see thus decked
out, and that is,-well, the day VIII
come for it also, we hope soop In the
meantime may the Gate fatten and grow
as it deserves
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

SCHoo:. RULEs.-We have Just finished
printing large number of copies of the
rules adopted by the Board for the Gov
eminent of the Teachers and Scholars of
the public schools of this city. Persons
desiring copies can procure them at the
Secretary's office.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

New MAIL .RoUTE.-The Grinnell mail
route is to be shortened from and after
August 1, and the contract given the car
rier of the Montezuma line, who alternate
ly gees via Farmersville, Sharon, &c, to
Montezuma and return, thus giving the
citizens a tr weekly mail. The Grinnell
line will only run to New Sharon.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

The Ashland Times says "Mr. and Mrs.
6. w. Sheppard arrived in town last T ues-
day, from Oskaloosa, Iowa. George re-
ports the crops through f,wa all right
We welcome him and his fair lady to our
midst, and hope Mrs. w. may enjoy her,
self in her new home"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1870-07-21

The Centeryille, Appanoose county Ctr
zen says: About all the fall wheat is cut
and great deal of the spring. Some oats
have been harvested but the most will
not be ready until about the last of next
week. Wheat as general thing is light
on the ground, but the berry is sound and
plump, and it is thought by farmers that it
will make extra flour. There never was a
better prospect for corn
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OTTUMwA.-Con. Lewis, a livery stable

OTTUMwA.-Con. Lewis, a livery stable
keeper, OF Ottumwa, was attacked by q
young girl, formerly a resident of that
city, who fired three shots from a revolver
at him, but by good lodging on his part,
and poor aim on hers, he escaped harm.
She has entered suit against him for seduc
ton