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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
A Cruel Smart Missionary.

1ncy say that inc last missionary
who was attacked by the hungry
members of his church out in Fiji
was entirely too much for the con-
grcgation. 1t seems that in his sin
full youth the missionary had been
q travelling professor of mesmcrism,
but had abandoned the business TO
60 into the ministry and to preach to
the heather. Well the elders of his
church got up Sunday school pic
mic, it appears, and, when the people
all arrived upon the grounds, it was
with pain they perceived that the
provisions had not arrived. A meet
ing of the vestry was called, and
after n brief consultation it was de-
cidcd that the only thing which
could be done to meet the emergen-
cy was to barbecue the minister.
The induCcmcnt to this course
was all the stronger because his
salary was six months in arrears,
and the church was entirely out of
funds. So those benighted heathcns
built q huge fire, and selling the mis-
sionarv, they began to strip him and
stick him with forks to see if he was
tender. In order to save himself he
Immediately mesmerizcd each men,
Der of the vestry, and, when they
were all fixed, he called up the Sum
day school scholars class by class, and
put them comfortably to Sleep"
.IIaving them all completely under
his influence, he gave an entire class
to each II of the vestrymcn, and
assured them that the children were
the most lucious kind of missionary.
T%hcreupon the hypnotizcd vestry i'm
mediatcly ate up the somnambulistic
Sunday school and picked the bones
clean. The missionary was o con
scicntiOus man in the performance of
his sacerdOtal functions; so he read
the funeral service over each class as
it disappeared. This dcne, he whis-
percd to the magnetizcd wardcns
that their acknowledgment were also
succulent p%ropagatOrs of the gospel
in heather lands w%hereupon the un-
conscious wardcns instantaneously
fell upon their colleagues, and in a
few moments nearly the whole vcstry
inIthe process of assimilation.
There remained now but the two
and the missionary, having
prevailed upon the younger and
moro vigorous of the two to eat the
then seized the slumbering
body of his converted brother, and
stood it on its head in the fire. The
missionary went home alone from
that distressing picnic, and he went
with a heavy heart. When no got
home they asked where the rest Of
the folks we've, and he said they were
mp there in the woods having fun in
their own nntutOrcd way. And
hen he packed his trunk and got
over the back fence all Of a sudden,
md borrowed a canoe, and padded
away to some SUMMER cline where
Inc heather rage less furiously, and
the popular appetite for warm
Is moi so intensely vivid.
--
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07

Among the manuscripts which
were probably burned in the recent
co%nflagration of the archicpiscopal
palace ut BOurgcs, in France, the
most remarkable was, without donbt,
the order for the execution Of Jesus
Christ, which was the personal prop
erty of the family De Ia Tour
d'Auvergne. The order runs thus -
Jesus of Nazareth, of the Jewish
tribe of Juda, convicted OF imposture
and rebellion against the divine au-
thoriiy Of Tibcrious Augustus, en-
pcrOr of the Romans, having for this
Sacrilcgc been condemned to die on
the cross by sentence OF the judge,
POntius Plate, on the prosecution of
our lord, Ilerod, lieutenant Of the
Emperor in Judcah, shall be taken
tomorrow morning, the 22d day Of
the idcs of March, to the usual place
of punishment, under the escort of n
company Of the Prmtorian guard.
Tho so-called King of the Jews shall
be taken out by the StruncAn gate.
All the public officers and the sub
jccts of the Emperor are directed to
lend their aid to the execution of this
sentence. (Signed) CArEL.
Jerusalem, 22nd day OF the idcs Of
March, year Of Rome, 1888.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
EVERY FARMEp

Should send sI;5o for OWARA,s poo,...
ulhNl ooKN SuELLER. Shelf SSirrppCkET
IGr hhsS yI weighs only 70 ounces, SIX O1slhels
faTre! se wis s % f in :. every County PS 1o9ID,
VAN SICKLEN, li3 West Fourihbd Ssrea CT,
%cinnati, o Oui'n Street, Gin.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07

PAIN K~ILLER.-In another column
will be found the advertisement of Da-
Wis., Pain Killer. There Is probably no
other preparation manufactured that has
become so much oi II household word M
the Pain Killer. For thirty years II has
stood before the public, and the innunl-
Orable testimonials that have been call.
ferth voluntarily. testify fully to its
merits. When you need a family medi-
cine buy the Pain Killer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07

The Practical Farmer thinks that in
skilful hands a greatly improved breed
Of hog can be established by crossing
YOrkslUires ard the Chester whites.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07

Keep the bitches open. and turn all
the roal- wash into your fields IN such II
manner rs TO have II spread over n
much sround rs possible. 1t contains
mmrh Grtilizing matter.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07

Pigeons will thrive best on u mixture
Of peas. Indian corn, and barley. Peas,
with a change ofcOrn. Is also excellent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
CINCINNATI BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

oulS STRASS Wholesale Manufac-
. turer Cigars and Tobacco. Special attten-
ton called to the big and Little Casino"
brands ofCigars. 1s7 Wslnut st. Cincinnati, o.
OUGn q PORTER, Door, Sash
. and Shutter Manurs.; Rough and Dressed
Lumber, Joists, Scantling, Shingles, Lath, &C..
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE,

AND FEMALE SEMINARY,
THE NEXT SCHOLASTIC YEAR OF
l THESE Institutions will open SEPTEM-
Der FOURTH with full corps Of Instructors.
For Catalogues, containing course of study.
terms, &c., address Prof. ID. THOMAS or Prof.
J.J. RuCkER. Georgetown, Ky.
aug 15.-4w.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
Importing a Wifc-Unsight, Unseen.

A tour Of the American Union and
Canada was recently made, says the
New York Uorii, by the Rev. James
Nugrnt, a chaplain In the Liverpool
borough jail, who, moved to a noble
sympathy by the poorly rcqnitcd toll
OF many Irish girls of the better class,
conceived and executed the idea OF com
ing across the ocean himself, and pro-
curing more comfortable homes and
more %rcmuncrativc employment for a
certain number of such especially de-
serving young women. preparatory to
sending them hitlcr. In Indiana. Hi
nOis, and some parts Of Canaia, he found
good places in American families tor
about twenty OF his self-assumcd char
yes and froman honest bachelor farmer
in Oregon accepted a particularly deli
cate commission. The farmer in question
lives in n part Of the state where there
are scarcely any unmarried women, and,
upon learning the object of Father
Nugcnt's journey, he requested that
some worthy young foreign maiden
of suitable household abilities should be
sent to him as Il wife. The request be-
ing made In perfect good faith, the
chaplain promised to honor it ifhe could;
and accordingly, among n score OF
blooming Irish la,scs now on their way
from Liverpool to the places provided
for them, Is one who comes to wed a
woocr known by her by photograph
and letter only. She is an orphan from
the north OF Ireland, who since the
death Of her parents, has earned an
average income Of about ak shillings a
week by the hardest kind OF drud1cry
in tho work-roOm of 4 large drapery
establishment In the English seaport.
Ii Is by the advice OF Mr.. Nugent that
she accepts the novel destiny offered
her In Oregon ; and, rs she Is industrious,
good looking and v%irtuOus, there can be
little doubt that the western agricultu'
raj bachelor Is n most fortunate man.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-09-07
GREAT CHANCE FOR AcFu1c

D y you want an agency, local or ,,o,J,.
Tivh a nance 10 make o. to sso W.
Cothel Linef They last foreror "sne Wire
Is. no risk. Address nj onc, 'm lhcO
River Wire Works, l3H MnidOonn al'cn
Water st. or 10 Dearborn ST. Chen LAno,,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20
FREMONT, Iowa, July II, 1871.


DEAR HERALD AS have not noticed
this portion of Mahaska represented thro'
the columns of your most excellent paper
for some time, thought would jot down
few passing events. | suppose that no
one-a resident of the county-will com
plain for a while, of the severe drOuth.
Mother Earth is most certainly well
drenched in this neighborhood. We have
had four very hard rains within the past
eight days, and now the flat prairie lands,
are almost inundated. Should the sun
shine out very warm for day or two, corn
will be materially injured thereby. Other
wise the prospect was never better, nor
larger area in cultivation. The severe
rain and wind storm of a few weeks ago
scattered the fences like 'chatf in whirl-
wind and damaged the timber north of
us to a considerable extent. Part of the
roof of the Nj. +. church was torn off, and
n. b. Alendcr's house south of town was
relieved of its roof Con sidcrable wheat
has been harvested, aud | think the crop
will be an average one. Hay is being
mown, and good judges pronounce it a bet
ter crop than last years. Candidates have
been on the war Tor rather peace path for
some time. We havn't seen all of them
as yet. Our town is usually
quiet Not many improvements noticea-
Bile. Base Ball is flourishing. We have a
nine that amt hard to beat. AS the hog
market has appeared rather dull for some
time, DR.. H., and one of our merchants are
turning their attention to the culture of
bees. They consider that bees will prove
more remunerative than swine.
Yours, Respectfully,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

DANCING ACADEMY.-Mr Chas A.
Diamond, young gentleman and very
successful teacher Of dancing from New
York, who is spending his vacation IN this
State, having closed school in OttumWa,
with grand hop last week, stopped over
here on his way TO Des Moines, and meet
ing some former pupils Of his, has con-
cluded by the solicitations of number OF
gentlemen, to remain here and give a
course of II lessons Of six weeks duration,
at City Hall From the numerous recon-
mendations we have been shown, we have
no hesitation in recommending him to the
public, and think this is u rare opportunity
offered to those who wish TO learn
this necessary accomplishment in a short
time and at little expense He will com
mence his evening class on Friday night
next, and will also teach a childrens' class
every Wednesday and Saturday morning,
commencing this Saturday morning, at
City Hall, when all parents wishing to
have their children taught department and
proper address of person, as well as dane
ing, should not fail to send. His terms are
very asonable-only 5000 for children
and $50 for adults He gives the best of
reference At Ottumwa, Taylor 81 Blak e,
Druggists, and Judge Henderson, Here he
refers to two of his former pupils. |. r.
Eckart and Geo Shinnick
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

TEA.
The following are facts Tea drinkers
should know:
WHERE TO GET THE BEST AND
CHEAPEST TEAS.
WHERE TO GET 16 o. OF TEA
FOR A POUND, AND NO PAPER.
WHERE TO GET HANDSOME CAN
LISTERS WITHOUT COST.
WHERE TO GET TEAS AS LOW AS
81 PER LIB.
WHY is THIS so?
Teas in Canisters retain natural flavor
and strength.
Teas selected with good judgment.
Teas bought and sold for cash.
Sold on smallest profit, and but two
profits to be made before reaching con-
sumner.
Buy and try, and if not as represented or
perfectly satisfactory, money will be re-
funded.
42tf HOWARD 81 AYREs
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

FOUND DEAp.-Last Sabbath morning
Mr.. J. G. CHURCH and wife arose at an
early hour, and concluding it was too
early to remain up, retired again. After
a time Mrs. Church again got up, made a
fire and got breakfast, and went to call
him dead in bed, bearing the appearance
of having died in commissions. Coroner
Needham held an inquest on Monday, at
which bottle found at his bedside. was
produced, the contents submitted to a
chemical process by Drs. Huntsman and
Hurst, and pronounced strychnine, and the
jury after examining several witnesses re-
turned the following verdict: THE jury
whose names are hereunto subscribed, up
on oath do say, that we come to the con-
clusion from the testimony and circum-
stances that the said J G. Church came to
his death by dose of strychnine, admin
tered by himself" Signed by Geo. Lieur,
ance, Noah Van Wrinkle, j. NJ. JONES'
From the testimony it appeared that he
had been taking chlorotorm to ease some
pain he was suffering from, and whether
he took the poison through mistake, or
intentionally, will probably never be
known. Why he should have purposely
taken it, no one can conceive; he was not
known to be troubled about anything but
the absence of his daughter-Mrs. Oscar
Roop, and her child, who are at Denver,
and the evening previous to his death he
had with his vile made arrangements to
go to them, 50 his mind should have been
at ease. He was buried on Monday with
the honors Of the Odd Fellow fraternity of
which he was member. AS a man lie
was quiet and unobtrusive, and all his ac-
quaintances were his friends. He is the
fourth member of the family who died sud-
denly. He was shoemaker by trade,
and worked many years for Mr.. McQuis-
ton of our city.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

KEoKUK COUNTY.-The Neaos has an en-
craving in its last weeks issue represent
ing the demise of the Phoenir. A sick bird
empty,ng its stomach into X. X. Coffin
with the inscription beneath, Yours in
oppression" "Ye fabulous bird Qowa
PhoenIx) died June 81, 1872. On the 4th
of July, a five year old son of Charles Kill
mer while reaching over the curb to get a
cup of water, lost his balance and fell to
the bottom of the well, a distance of 40
feet, and was dead when taken out.
James Eicher, who formerly lived near
Tallyrand, has come to grief on account
of his love for that noble ANIMAL to-wit
the horse. He was arrested in Wayne Co.,
on suspicion of being thief, having in his
possession two horses to which he could
not establish his title. A vigilance COM
mittee came very near swinging him to
the end of rope, when he finally con-
fessed that the horses had been stolen in
this county. The Deputy Sheriff OF Wayne
county arrived in Sigourney last week,
acting as an escort for Mr. Eicher, and the
horses were restored to their lawful own
ers. Sheriff Stranahan has since had the
honor of accompanying Mr.. Eicher to Os-
kaloosa, where he will board in the county
jail until our next term of court, if some
of his confederates do not furnish the nee
essary bail bond. We learn that Alex.
Hoole, bosom friend of Eicher's was ar
rested at about two o'clock a. M, last
Monday, but managed to give constable
McCarty the slip, and "cut dirt" without
hat, coat, vest or boots, since which time
he has not been heard from 1t is believed
that horse thief rendezvous is located at
certain point in the eastern portion of
this county, and that Eioher, who Is now
in Jail, is not by any means the worst of
the gang-in fact only an unskilled pu :
pill among old hands at the business.
The barn of Mr.. Miller, about two
miles west of Webster. was struck by
lightning and burned also horse and all
his grain, provisions, &C., were consumed.
His house being too small to serve as a
store house he kept his provisions in a part
of the barn. He succ eeded in saving one
horse but could not unite the other.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Burlington Haaokeye says: "The
Oskaloosa HERALD prints seven column
supplement giving a very complete and in
teresting description of the topography,
mineral and agricultural resources, and
material Improvements of Mahaska county,
one of the fairest, and in every respect
most desirable counties in the State. The
HERALDs enterprise keeps pace with
rather leads-the growth and development
of its section of our rapidly growing COM
mOnWealth"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

health so much improved, that he again
tenders his medical services to his many
friends in New Sharon and vicinity. With
many thanks to them for their past liberal
patronage with desire for the continue
ton of the same.
PS. am not in partnership with any
one in any professional business, neither
have given up my practice to any other
Physician. ID.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

CLARK PURDY and j. M. MITCHELL
bought the grocery store of Faxon & Tul'
stand. The new proprietors are both
young men, well known to our citizens as
upright, straightforward business men,
and are well acquainted with the trade,
having been for some time employed by F
& T. The retiring firm will engage exclu'
sively in grain buying.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Iowa has dozens of papers started in lit
tie towns not half able to support them,
and the result is being made apparent in
the numerous obituaries we daily see This
is hard time for papers with sound basis
to make both ends meet, and yet men will
rush recklessly on, start paper in town
of 500, pull against wind and tide for
awhile, and in nine cases out OF ten found.
er the craft and sink his capital. The Le-
grand Herald threw up the sponge last
week.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

SUrcIDE.-Last Thursday morning the
body of THOMAS A. RANKIN was found in
a grove three fourths of a mile northeast
of New Sharon. He was an Englishman,
came from Illinois an d had been boarding
with Moses Atwood of New Sharon for
some time past; had been considered
Eighty" and partial watch was kept
over his movements. He went away
Tuesday and was not seen again until his
body was discovered Thursday in the
grove, and the deed had evidently been
done Tuesday. A revolver lay under the
body, with which he had taken his life.
shooting himself through the right side,
striking the heart, and probably producing
instant death. Coroner Needham held an
inquest over the body on Thursday, and
from him we learn the above facts. The
deceased left $500 or $500 worth of prop
erty. The body was inferred Thursday.
The jury in the case were w. B. Shottrell,
G. w. Adams and G. w. Michiner.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

GRADUATED.-FromN Otre Dame SchOl-
astie, published at the University of Notre
Dame, near South Bend, Indiana, we learn
that ten young ladies had conferred upon
them the graduating crowns, and grand
gold medals at the commencement exer-
cises last month, one of whom was Miss
ALICE RHINEHART of this city. "These
ten young ladies graduated with equal
honors, each receiving beautiful gold
medal"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTs.-WILL
RAMSEY OF Pella, an old and well known
dealer in Agricultural Implements, makes
his announcement in whole column adj
vertisement this week The warehouses
of Mr. Ramsey are well stocked with all
kinds of Planters, Cultivators, Reapers,
blowers, Threshcrs, Wagons, etc, includ-
ing every machine the farmer needs. Read
the advertisement
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Eddyvi lie Adoertiser says: "Messrs.
Leighton & Needham, the enterprising
publishers of the Oskaloosa HERALD, have
published a supplement, descriptive o! Ma,
haska county. 1t is complete, and all
those persons who wish TO know more
about proud Mahaska," one of the very
finest counties in the State, will do well to
send and get copy"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Adoertiser says two horses belong
ing to John Knox, near Eddyville, were
killed by lightning, and when found lay
one across the other in the field . Two
thirds of the stock for the Eddyville Fair
Grounds has been raised and more com.
ing. The house of Lee Thompson in
Des Moines Up, was struck by lightning
last week
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Pella Blade is responsible for the
story that j. B. Grinnell is talking of run
ming his A X. & d. road from some point
east of Knoxville to Pella, and thence to
New Sharon. 1t says: "Mr. Grinnell
passed over the line and was we'll pleased
with the prospect of getting an easy grade
from New Sharon to Pella. This will also
open up railroad communication between
Knoxville and Pella, which is very much
needed. In few days further develop
ments will be made which will be given
in due time"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

MARION CoUNTY-Andrew Stone had
bis arm broken by kick from horse on
the 10th. Divine service was held in the
Poor House on the I'd for the first time. -.
The Voter tells how politeness once saved
Gov. Stones life Glad you thought to
apologize, Coy: "On the memorable 22nd
of May, at Vicksburg, the rebels had been
driven from one of their positions, and the
Governor was up in an advanced place,
standing alone, to see them run. In min
ute the gallant Col. Dunlap came up; and
the Governor pulled OFF his hat and hur-
rahed, and slapped the Col rouEdly on the
back, in his joy over the victory. Then,
happening to think what polite and cOur
teOus gentleman the Col. was, Gov. Stone
turned to him again 10 apologize for his
innocent but rather boisterOus familiarity
At this instant the skulking rebels fired Il
vOlicy aimed especially at the two officers.
A bullet struck Col. Dunlap in the fore
head and fell dead with but one groan and
struggle. Another bullet passed through
the Governors left arm, and another
grazed his chest. The direction of the bull
let was was such that, had he been stand
ing facing to the front, one OF the venge-
full missiles must inevitably have passed
through his heart 1t was only his polite
ness, prompting him to turn and apologize
to Col. Dunlap, that saved his life"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Knoxville Voter says: Lieut.. J.
NJ. Clark on Tuesday sold his town prop
erty here to J. NJ. Glenn Esq, lately from
,Oskaloosa, for $1,000 ash. Mr. Clark
proposes to remove 500 to California. we
don't want him to go, but with him all sue
cess il he does
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Cadiz Republican thinks that if an
editor deserves any credit for what he puts
into his paper, he deserves much for what
he keeps out. The truth of which every
editor of experience can attest and for
this virtue no credit whatever is given.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

VEGETABLE Observation-Disclosures KEN
bic placed upon our table vegetable con-
glome-ation we know not how to name.
j looks like eleven heads of cabbage, all
growing from one stalk, with long branches
resembling asparagus growing from the
centre of the mass. II grew from cab
bage seed planted this year. .
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

when town councils license saloons for the
sale Of beer and wine, one section of the
ordinance should provide that there shall
be no back door and no screens or stained
windows in the building wEere it is sold.
Such provision would amount almost 10
total prohibition.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Do you know that Geo. ID. Cook & Co.
pay about three cents pound more for
wool, DASH than any firm in Oskaloosa ?
Well, such is the fact. They are also clos
ing out their stock of dry goods at cost
to quit the business. James Brown"
backwards is their cost mark. 1w