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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

How CAME 1T THERE George Miller
of Given. was digging well on natural
surface where timber has growth of two
feet In diameter, and came to large log
IA inches in dismeter-apparently elm, at
depth of16 feet from the surface 1t was
in sand, surrounded by drift of sticks,
stone coal, bark. etc. The water poured
in SO strong they were compelled to stop
work. How did the tree come there, and
whens w. II. Tullis left us piece of the
above log.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

New SHARON NURsERY-We are put
ting out some job work for the New Sharon
Nursery, of Naylor Il Vickers, and take
this opportunity to say they have large
stock of trees on handsome 35 600 OF
10000. and are prepared to supply the
trade, Their stock is more than double
the amount they have held any season
heretofore.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

GOOD JoB.-We have just completed two
printed on folio, in good style, five to the
page, and bound in cloth, which all coed
judges pronounce superior to the Autograph
job now in use by that officer. We are
prepared to do as good work as any office
in Iowa, as our specimens prove.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

MORE LIGHT.-We learn that one day
last week as the friends were washing the
clothing of Mr. Church, (whose death was
mentioned last issue) note was found in
his pocket, directed to his wife, in which
he stated that he took strychnine because
he could not stand the pain he was suffer
ing from some neuralgia affection of the
eyes, and that he took chloroform to dead,
en- the pain of the poison. 1t appears tn at
he was in the habit of taking a walk every
morning, and that he took it on the
morning OF his death, and then no
doubt made up his mind to do the fatal
deed, though he had evidently prepared
the poisons before; and returning TO the
house retired and took the fatal step.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
n, II. UUIALlN,
General Passenger Agent

The following resolutions were passed by the
l. o. o. F.:
WHEREAS, It has pleased God in His infinite
wisdom to remove by death from our midst our
beloved brOthcrJ G. CHURCH. and
WHEREAS, In his death we recognize the loss of
an esteemed brother, good citiz en-, upright
man, respected by all who knew him, and
WHEREAS, We deeplJ sympathizc with his be
reaved wife and relatives in their great afictien,
therefore,
Rtsoiped That Mahaska Lodge, No. 16, l. o. O..
F., be draped in mourning and brothers wear the
usual badge for ne period of thirty days in token
of respect for the deceased brother and copy of
the above resolutions be sent to the family, also
to the city papers for pu blcation. and that they
be spread on the records of the ledge,
B B 7. P Thomas, Com. T. ]. Ersrsnrsern,
Sec'y.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

MONEY FoUND.-In counting up our
funds few days since, we found several
hundred dollars were not paid in that have
long been due, and We want it. The first
story of our new Office is up, and we want
money enough to put up the other and
roof it so come Gown at once. Delays are
dangerOus-to us at least
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

HORSE SToLEN.-O2e night last week
some misc reant stole a horse from the sta
BILE of CAPT. CHENEY PRoUTY in north
part of town. The only clue yet obtained
is saddle stolen near Springfield same
night. Must be some of the Keokuk Co.
horse thieves. The missing horse is a
light grey gelding, 10 hands high, the
name turned to the left side, and large
splint upon the right fore leg.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Sun STRoKE.-Several days since har-
vest hand employed by John Mechanics
was sun-struck, and thrown into spasms
from the effects thereof-having some forty
or fifty spasms in rapid succession. When
the fit was on him it took two strong men
to hold him. The first case of sun stroke
we have recorded this season.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

A CoRRECTIeN.-Last weeks Ottumwa
Democrat contained an article rejecting
severely upon G. A. Diamond, the gentle
man who proposes to open a dancing
school in this city. Since that time We
received note from the editor of the Dem
ocrat in which he says the article was com
municated, and he finds it untrue, and
makes the proper dmende to Mr. Diamond
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Notwithstanding the fact that Porter
Clay Welch has abandoned the Democracy,
he cannot so far forget old friends as to
stop his abuse of Republicans, or quit pub
fishing excuses for Southern KuKlux, with
whom he so long affiliated, and with whom
his heart is yet.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

BASE BALL.-The Nationals" acct pied
a challenge from the Ottumwa club tc
play a series of games, the first to b,
played at this place Friday next, 2Sth-
This was afterwards changed by the OF
tuRwas to Monday 31st, and now they
come and ask another change to Monday
August Z. Our boys will probably accept
even this change, for they desire to lock
horns with them. When that game comes
off. it will pay those who wish to see q
good game, to be present. Ottumwa club
has q pitcher with only one arm-tho best
PLAYER in the nine.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

GRINNELL.--A team driven by Mr.
Crawford of Grinnell, ran away, throwing
from the buggy Mrs c., and three child
rem, breaking the collar bone of one child,
and injuring the whole family more or less.
A little girl named Mooin foil into q
well that was carelessly LETT uncovered,
and came near drowning ere she was res.
cued.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
ALL THOSE KNOWING THEM
SELVES INDEBTED TO FAXON
d TULLIS, LOOK TO THEIR
INTERESTS

Having sold out our business we expect
those that owe us to come forward and
settle their accounts and notes at once
If not settled or satisfactorily arranged in
the next thirty days, will be left for i'm
mediate collection. F. & T.
Having sold out our grocery business,
now propose to pay strict attention to the
grain buying business. We have an ele-
vator here and also at Sharon, and we
think we handle grain at great deal less
expense than formerly and will always
give the highest market price. 46
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

A CARD.-Elsewhere will be found a
card from Prof A. Hull, withdrawing the
announcement of Normal School, and &C.
cepting the chair of Mathematics in Oska-
lOosa College. The Professors friends, as
we'll as those of the College, will be glad to
learn this as he is one of the best educators
in the State Read his card
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

HARvEsT.-Grain cutting is generally
over and some farmers have already
threshed. AS general thing the average
is better than was anticipated, and the
grain very good. The most We hear Of
say they will have ten bushels of wheat
per acre, while some go as high as twelve
or fifteen. All speak of the grain as plump
and good.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

The Register tells story, the pith of
which is found in the following extract ::
THE husbands face was bleeding from
sundry scratches received at the finger
nails of his wife, and the hired girl was
picking up her duds that had been thrown
into the street, preparatory to looking for
another place. 1t was no doubt tough, but
il was honest"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

REwARD.-Some depredating boys have
been destroying property about the school
houses, and the Board offers a reward of S.
for their conviction. At the Normal
school building they destroyed two clocks
and carried off the works Such vandalism
should be severely punished.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

BRIDGE AT BEACoN.-While at Beacon
II few days since, we visited the new bridge
building across Muchachinock, and which
We suppose is ere this open for travel
1t is substantial looking structure, and
we think will safely bear up all weight
that will attempt to cross it,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

CAPT. VIM PHINNEY, recently returned
from trip across the country over the
line of the Southwestern, informs us that
large force of graders are at work on the
road near Upton, and that the grade will
be finished to Cedar River this month-ten
miles. Capt. thinks there is no doubt but
the work will go through as contracted,
and even more rapidly.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

WILL RETURN SooN.-DR E. H. GAMER
ON, the oculist and aurist, whose short
stay among us won for him so many
friends and patrons has concluded to re-
turn about the first week in August, and
make this his home, establishing here an
Infirmary, which will be an honor to the
town and blessing to the afflicted. We
are glad the Doctor has concluded to make
our beautiful city his home, and are pleas
ed that all the cases he undertook are do
ing well, and have been much benefited
by his treatment.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

NEW LIBRARY.-The First M. f, Sunday
School of this city has just received an ad-
dition Of 600 new books to their already
large library. The new books are of a
high order and should be read by all The
committee on selection were very particu-
lar to secure books that were Of great in
terest to all, both Old and young. The
school meets at 2 o'clock every Sabbath
afternoon. All are INVITED to go and see
for themselves
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

CANDIDATES are mistaken when they
think we admit communications to our
columns advocating their claims TO office.
A glance at the number would show that
a communication monthly from each
would fill our paper to the exclusion of all
other matter.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
chow HIGH ISL DAT ?"

For the benefit of our customers on the
south and east side of the Square, we have
established bread, cake and pie depot
with Mr.. White at the old Steam Bakery
Also with Mr.. Courtney at his butcher
shop near the Iowa Central depot
BARR & RoBIsoN.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
MAHASkA COUNTY TEACHERS IN.
STiTUTE.

STATE OF IOWA,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Des Moines, July ID, 1871.
PROF. G. T. CARPENTER
DEAR SIR; Notice is hereby given that Il
Teachers Institute will be held at Oskaloos-, Ma
haska County for a period OF not less than six
working days. commencing on the 2lst day of Au-
gust next, and that Prot. r. G.. Gibson has been
appointed conductor of said Institute.
Respectfully,
A. $. KIssELL,
Supt. Public Instruction.
In compliance with the above order, the
teachers of Mahaska county are expected
to meet in City Hall, in the city of Oska-
loosa, Monday, August 21, at 10 o'clock, a.
M, and to be in punctual attendance upon
the sessions Of the Institute during the
week The usual number of lectures and
other attractive features of our Institute
will be provided A good time is expected
and all teachers and friends of education
are urged 10 attend.
See. "A, of the School Law, provides
that, During the time of holding Teach
ers' Institute in any county of this State,
any school that may be in session in such
county shaH be closed and it is hereby
made the duty of all teachers, and all per-
SOILS desiring teachers certificate, to at
tend such Institute, or present to the
County Superintendent satisfactory rea-
sons for not so attending, before receiving
such certificate"
(NOTE A. County Superintendent
may revoke certificates ofteachers for non
attendance at the annual Institute during
Mef full time. An attendance of two or
three days is not compliance with the
law"
That may carry out the spirit and in
tent of the law, and that may leave my
successor in Office upembarrassed at this
point, shall revoke the certificates of all
non att ending teachers holding certificates,
unless they shall submit, in aoriting, salts
factory reasons for not attending, within
one week from the close of the Institute.
The live teachers of the county will, l am
sure, approve of this course, and desire
to aid in Kidding the county of any 'dr0nes
that may remain in the teachers hive.
g. IT. CARPENTER,
Co. Supt Mahaska Co,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

A. w. MARTINsTEIN, well known as one
of our best business men, has purchased an
interest in the Rose s. Glover foundry and
machine shop, south side of town, where
he may be found as ready and willing to
accommodate as when dishing up refresh
ments for the inner man.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

The Platndeaker says that "the long talk
ed of railroad from Fort Madison to Oska-
loosa has assumed form and shape. The
Fort Madison s. Oskaloosa Railroad Com.
pany organized Monday, July II J. G.
Walker, President Chas. Doerr, Secreta-
ry." And that is all we know about 1t.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

One of the baggagemen of John Robin
sons circus named James Guyn. was
found dead on the ground where the cir
Gus showed at Des MONIES, as that show
was moving on Monday last, and is sup.
posed to have been killed by comrade
named Abdell, in selfdefence The latter
has not been arrested
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
PEORIA, Iowa, july 22d, 1871

IEORIA, IOWA, July 22d, 1871.
EDS. HERALD We have most of our
grain in stack, the wheat got dead ripe
this year for the want Of machines, to cut
it some Oft was very badly straw fallen
so that they had TO NOW it like grass and
stack it like hay. My corn never looked
better this time of year, if nothing befalls
it from this on, l will have better crop
than I+have had since l have been in the
State. The fruit crop bid fair to be good,
but the storm relieved me of all surplus
enough left for home consumption.
Yours, HENRY WINDER.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

COUNTY FAIR.-Make preparations to
attend the County Fair this year, and
bring something nice with you. We hope
every man, woman and child in Mahaska
will be present and bring some article for
exhibition. We heard man say recently
that he never attended a Fair, and had
lived in the county fifteen years. This is
not right-not justice to himself, for he
will be benefited double the cost every
time he comes to the Fair, especially since
ours ranks as best in the State.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
BLACKSMITHING.

The undersigned having bought the Shop I'd
door East of the South East corner of the Square
Ia now prepared to do all kinds of SMITH
WORK in the best manner and at fair rates. es-
pecially Tire Shrinking; having an Iron Platform
and screw, and over 25 years experience, / defy
of all kinds taken In connection with iron work.
also have and will keep on hand FOR SALE, as
cheap as the cheapest an improved Patent Ma
attached.
aims VIM HUNT.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
Ii you want goods cheap go to
TRAsK & WILLARD's.

MISSES FAUQUIER & LOUGHRIDGE
desire to announce to the ladies that they
have removed their dress making to the
rooms over MOorehead's millinery Store
where they will be happy to receive their
patrons and will execute all orders entrust-
ed to them with neatness and Dispatch
They are agents for, and will give instruc-
tons in Madam LaMond's celebrated sys-
TEN of cutting and fitting dresses, etc
This method is unrivaled in its simplicity
and the ease with which the most difficult
form is fitted 46w2.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
NEWS NEWSl! NEWSill

That A. F9hlinger, Jr., has come to Oska-
loosa again to do some nice turning with
neatness and dispatch at the Mahaska
planning mill. All kinds of turning done
to order, &C., &C., &c.
46tf A. FEHLINaER, Jr.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

jesse LAFoLLETT showed us the finest
specitaen of Monthly raspberries We have
seen. grown by him on his lots. They are
the third crop from the vines this year.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

3ABEz SHANNoN has purchased q lot of
s'jeEsc Thomas, near st. James Hotel. and
will put up brick business house thereon.
We did DOT learn dimensions.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

The "25th President of the United States
was born last Thursday evening, at New
Shal"n. X. c. NAyLoR was the happy
PARENT.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Squire Barnett of Des Moines Tp., calls
Porter Ciays new bantling the "Deformed
Party" which is about the best name we
have heard for the effort
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

White & Men eiland have dissolved part
neTship-Mc continuing business at the
old stand, MIR. White running the bakery
on south side.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

JAHTTnR WANTED.-Read the notice of
President 9unt of the School Board. He
wishes TO employ Janitor for the new
building before Sept. l.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

The wColen mills of ". w. Carpenter &
Co, in East Des Meines, burned last
Wednesday evening 18th inst. Loss $37,-
600. Insured for $4,000
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

DIR. Gruwell is moving the old build
lngs from his lot corner High and Wash,
Engton streets, and will at once proceed to
pal up his new brick.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

d. r. HOPES traded his house in south.
east part OF town To NJ Larkin for an in.
telcst in the BellefOntaine mills.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Mr. o. HULL and wife who were injur-
ed Ly the falling of Muchschinock bridge
at Beacon, are recovering but slowly We
regret TO learn.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

1t is reported that there has been a con-
solidation Of the b & NJ and The g. B. &
q. Railroads, and hereafter they are to run
as one road.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

EDDYvILLE.-We spent several hours in
Eddyville last Friday, and while there
witnessed the match game Of ball between
the Eddyville and Ottumwa clubs, which
resulted in favor of the latter by a score OF
30 to IL. Both clubs played well, but luck
appeared to be against Eddyville. The
town does not present much evidence of
improvement, though many are identifying
their premises. Our typo friend Walter
Stockwell, has forsaken the case and is
now selling "sheep cloding." During the
afternoon five Ottumwa boys were sitting
on the guard of the wagon bridge on the
west side, which gave way, precipitating
one of them about thirty feet to the river
bed, where be struck the sand just be,
tween two piles of stones, badly hruislng
him, but not breaking any bones. Narrow
escape His name was Willard Rigby. The
Advertiser says "EX Gov Kirkwood, Hon.
Ezekiel Clark both of Iowa City, Wesley
Rcdhead, Esq, Of Des Moines, Mr.. Evans,
OF Beacon, and Tom Haight, have entered
INTO dTtiCitS Oh liCOTDOIdtipu iOG the puI-
pose Of mining coal at the Miller creek
banks, near this place. They were in town
the other day, engaged in this business
The engine house at Pella being de-
stroyed by fire some time since, it was de-
cided by the D. V. r. r. company not 20
re build the same, but to locate the divis-
ion of the road permanently, soon. 1t will
probably be located here or at OskaloOsa
Station, Our people are ready to respond
when the time comes, and we have no fears
but the company will let us know when
they are ready to locate So be ready,
gentlemen, when the time comes, to haul
out your weasel skins, and do thus much
for the upbuilding of our city" The Id
certsser speaks very highly of our citizen
Thos Milestone who filled the thankless
position of umpire in the game at that
place.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

An old isd. from one of the rural dis
tricts astoriGhed . clerk in the Post Office
few days ago, By inquiring if he had any
''yaller developments sick as they did up
letters in"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

AL. G. BERKEY returned to his first love
last week, and will hereafter make Oska-
loosa his home. He does not like Dacotah
very well We are glad he is back.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27
The Knoxville VOter saws g.

New PAPER.-Bro. Welch's new paper, the
LO52G Reform LeGder of Oskaoosa has made its
appearance. 1t is a column sheet marked
by Porte's customary editorial ability, and devot-
ed to the new sO-caed Reform party which a
few men in Mahaska cOSntv have organized.
While we wish our friend WEIGH the highest per-
sCna and financial prosperity, we cannot but feel
assured that this particular enterprise of his is-
doomed to an early death just for the want ofany-
thing to live for. -
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

aiisseS Fauquier & Loughridge have re-
rnoTo& their dress making rooms over
Moorsaeads millinery store. Read their
hncal
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Geo Davis sold his property west of
P:csby teritn church 10 DR.. J. p. Gruwell
for $500
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Read the local of Barr & Robson. They
are sill turning out that excellent bread,
and those luscious pies and cakes
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

We understand MARK NELSON has To-
Gated at Marysville, four miles from San
Jose Dr.. DawSon's residence.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

TnINK ABOUT lT.-The wages paid To
hanfo in the Illinois Central Machine
Shops in Waterloo amounts to $4,000 per
month.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Mitchell 81 Purdy sell for cash, and will
guarantee both goods and prices, to be as
good as the best and as cheapa as the cheap
est 46
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

RELIGIoUs.-There will be preaching ia
day, July Both, at 5 p m, by minister of
the so-called "Dunkard" denominations
All are invited.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

Read the locals of Mitchell & Purdy,
FaXon ~ Tullis' successors. They are
good fellows and will treat you well.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

NJ. w. WHiTE has purchased the Orvis
confectionery on South side, and has
opened a bakery in connection with it,
and will keep cakes, pies, ETC., always on
hand.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-27

VAL. MENDEL, editor of Abba Union,
Was in town last week. He edits good
paper.