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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22
SCHOOL CLOSING.

No ordinary event is more important or
should demand more attention tn an the
education of our children and you tn /; but
sad to say, no event ELECTS so little atten-
ton from parents and guardians. Those
who attended the closing exercises of our
public schools on Saturday last were high
ly gratified with what they there heard and
saw. 1t is unusual to have this class of
exercises upon the last day of the week !;
but it was not without its good results.
The scholar who is intent upon acquiring
an education will embrace every possible
opportunity to accomplish that object,
however much difficulty there may be in
the way. 1t was truly gratifying to see so
many present on Saturday, thus demon
strating their determination to make ad-
vancement in the work of acquiring an ed
ucation. He who undertakes to ascend
the hill of science, and wearies in swell
doing" will fail of his object. His watch
word must be onward Such was the
character of the three hundred who were
present on Saturday. They showed their
determination to help on until they have
accomplished the great purpose of liberal
education.
1t is a true saying, that he who holds
out faithful to the end shall be literally
rewarded; and this saying was fully veri-
fed in the case of the three hundred. Con-
trary to the expectation of Superintend-
eht, teachers and scholars, the School
Board had quietly prepared a palatable
and pleasant repast for the school, which
was equally and satisfactorily distributed
at the close of the exercises. 1t was hap
by surprise that will not soon be forgot
ten and illustrated the idea, that faithful
ness unto the end will not 60 unrewarded.
The occasion was happy and pleasant, and
will do those faithful officers, teachers and
scholars good many days hence and will
amply reward them flor the many days,
weeks and months of toll endured in the
discharge of duty. To impart and receive
an education is work of toll that must
he endured in order to fit the pupil for USE
fulness in the world-without education
there is almost certainty that society will
be the sufferer. Idleness is said to be the
mother of vice, and the scholar who spends
his hours, days, weeks, months and years
away from school, will as certainly run
into vice as that he neglects this plain duty;
but am saying too much.
All who were present on Saturday felt
cheered and inspired to labor on in the
glorious work of education that the SUI
perintendent, teachers and scholars were
all entitled to much praise for the manner
in which they have discharged their duty
during the school year just closed and
that the School Board proved themselves
competent to the duties deyolying upon
them. SPECTATOR,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

The Mahaska County Agricultural So
ciety has our thanks for copy of the An
uual Report Of the Secretary of the State
Agricultural Society. We would like to
know who gets the pay for the so pages
of advertisements contained therein. They
should be worth at least $1,000. We hope
the next State Agricultural Board will con-
suit its own interests, and those of the
State at large, by electing JOHN H. GREEN
of this city Secretary. Mr.. GREEN is
gentleman whom to know is to respect,
who has the confidence ofthe public, is So
Der, moral, upright t, and well posted on the
duties Of the office, having acceptably filled
the office of Secretary for Mahaska county
Agricultural Society, and who would serve
the State Society equally well. We hope
to hear more from this.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

WORKING ROADs.-We were pleased
during recent trip in the country to see
a general disposition to work the roads,
during the pleasant weather. On the
slower mill road" from the river to town
they are pretty generally worked under
some energetic Supervisor, who is remov-
ing the stumps from the track. which is
good thing indeed, and might be initiated
by other roads with profit On the up
per Mill road" near the river, Supervisor
Freeman is putting in some good work.
much needed,-one prominent feature of
which is the stone culverts, which cost
but little more than wooden, and will last
years longer, and are better every way
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

New CHURCHEs.-Harrison TIP. is build
ing two new churches-one by the Meth
odists on the corner of VIM. Beams farm,
near the Carl Phillips place, nice frame,
30x40 and the other near Prairie College,
frame, 3Ox4O, being built by the U. P.
church. These buildings will add greatly
to the good appearance of the country
Whereabouts, and greatly accommodate the
worshippers. Three churches are now in
sight on the prairie. We hope to give q
full description Of these buildings from the
pen of some correspondent. We are in
debted to Pierce Ratcliff anu Perry Shriver
for the above.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

BUSINESS DIREcTeRY.-Every business
man should have his card in the Business
Directory of Oskaloosa" we are now print
ing. Only 500 for card therein. CAN
at once with your copy; 5000 copies will
be circulated, with one side of the sheet
filled with description of the county, its
resources, soils, climate, educational ad-
vantages, railroads, Goals, ETC., and the OPP
posite side will contain business cards
Bring'em in at once.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

We heard a man say recestly that he
would vote the Democratic ticket because
the Republican party passed the railroad
law. BY reference to the journal he will
find that the party lines were not drawn at
all, and that the most prominent Demo
Gratis of the Assembly worked and voted
for the bill-not only did they do this, but
the Democracy refused as party in the
late State Convention, to pass resolution
advocating the repeal of the tax law, in
troduced by Mr.. WEIGH of this city. Now
if you desire to vote the Democratic ticket
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22
A CARD.

AS matter Of justice to ourselves we
make the following explanation. At the
urgent solicitation of some of the ministers
of the Gospel in our city, We prepared and
caused to be published, for four consecu-
tive weeks, call for Mass Sabbath
School Meeting, to commence on the even
ing of the 18th inst, in this city. What we
did was done in good faith but without
consulting US or speaking with US upon the
subject, the notice was recalled, and there
was no meeting-notwithstan some
parties were here to attend the meeting
As our names are the only ones that ap-
pear in connection with the proposed
meeting, and we had nothing to do in re-
voking the notice, we feel impelled, as an
act of justice, to make this explanation,
that the responsibility may rest where it
properly belongs.
JOSEPH KELLY
w. A. HUNTER.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22
TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned at the office of the County
Treasurer, in the city Of Oskaloosa, until
noon OF Saturday, June cath, 1871, for the
erection of a Wooden Bridge on the Bur
lington Road, near the G.. B. Nelson
School House, and also two others near
Reynolds, about mile east of Warren's
mill on = the Sigourney road Also for
building two piers on Cedar Creek, one
and one half miles south of Bellefontaine.
There will be about one hundred and sixty
yards. The work to be first class pitch
faced asher partly laid in Hydraulic Ce-
ment and part in quick lime mortar and
thoroughly grouted throughout. Pay
ments to be made in monthly estimates as
the work progresses, by warrants on the
Bridge Fund Of the county, less fifteen per
cent retained as security for fulfllment of
contract The Undersigned will not be
bound to accept the lowest nor any bid.
400 N. CAvEN, Com'r.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

Our friend HORACE LYMAN of Jefferson
Tp., called in one day last week, and added
another HERALD to the number he was
sending of, -making four copies now in
all. He says wheat has been greatly dam,
aged by the dry weather, and as he has
modest little field of 800 acres, he is no
doubt we'll posted. Mr.. Lyman is one of
the largest and most successful farmers in
this section, having nearly 1000 acres in
this and Marion counties He reports corn
looking we'll.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

ACCIDENT-One day last week as
Robert McClelland was sinking coal
shaft for w FL. Green, near Beacon, he
felt evidences of damps, and was drawn
out; recovering soon he again descend
ed and soon called for Mr.. Green to raise
him which was done, but just as he
gained the top his strength gave out and
he loosed his hold, but Mr.. Green grasped
his wrist and held him, yet was unable to
draw him out, and held him thus until his
children who were near by, ran across the
field for assistance, when he was drawn up
to terra firms The strain must have been
great for that length of time.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

BURNED,-Judge Sewers was badly
burned about the hands and legs by gas
oline lamp, last Thursday night. He was
in the habit of leaving it burning all night,
and on this occasion after he had retired,
he observed it burning up very high, as
though about to explode. and arising
attempted to throw it out of doors. but it
burned his hands so badly he was compeli-
ed to drop it. but with the assistance of
Mrs. S. managed to smother it out-though
narrowly escaping a conflagratlon. The
Judge was confined 10 the house several
days.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

The Davenport Gazette says of the maple
tree louise Every suddenly indeed have
these pests made their appearance among
the trees of our city and vicinity, and up-
less something is done soon to stop their
ravsges, many of the trees will be totally
destroyed. Ifyou will look up into any Of
the beautiful trees which shade and adorn
Brady street, you will find many of the
lower branches fairly white with their silky
nests and white bodies They bore into
the branches something after the order of
loeusts, which lets the sap run out. Under
some of the trees the ground is fairly damp
from this cause. The tree soon feels the
effect of this drain, its leaves begin to wilt,
and it dies. An old horticulturist recon-
mends that several auger holes be bored
into the trees at different points and sui
phur be confined therein the circulation
of the tree will take up the sulphur and
cause the yermin to release their hold"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22
The MOnteZuma RepnMic0n saws:

1.-THE Sixteenth Annual Fair of the Mahaska
county Agricultural Society will be held at Oska
ber.-We are indebted to the Herald for a copy
of the premium list 1t was printed at the Herald
Office, and IL very neat exhibition oftypograph-
ical skill. We regret that our Mahaska county
neighbors have chosen the same days for holding
their fair that our Central Society has, as many
OF our citizens, especially in the south part of
the county, would be glad to attend both"
AS our Society chose the time first, the
blame may be laid at the gate of your own
society.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

The Eldora Tribune publishes the fol-
lowing vote of thanks from the excursion
lists who visited our place last week: First,
to the oficers.of the G. R. r. of Iowa for
liberal terms in giving US train. Second,
to Ira Robinson, for his politeness and
ever watchful care over his precious load
of human freight; also to the brakemen
for their quietness and good manners dur
ing the day. Third, to the citizens of o.
kaloosa for their kindness while we tarried
with them. Fourth, to Oskaloosa Corn ct
Band for their fine music discoursed upon
the occasion. Fifth. to the Eldora Cornet
Band for their kind attendance and the
fine music furnished by them"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22
OVER THE RIVER,

JUNE Is, 1871.
EDS. HERALD Our crops are promis.
ing considering the great drought, our soil
being among the best in my knowledge to
endure extremes. The Fall wheat is quite
good, and far more grown here than in
former years. Mr.. Cone has his crop in
shock already, and other crops about ripe.
Spring wheat is generally healthy, but in
dicates short straw and heads. Rye is
splendid. Corn will soon hide the horses,
and vast acreage Oft at that, and work
ing it over third and fourth time. Our
timothy and pasture short, of course. Moth
ing dong in trading or quarreling. Relig-
ion and politics remain in Status quo
Schools are prosperous with efficient lady
teachers, such as Elizabeth Hays, Miss
sarah Bones, and Miss Peck Our female
teachers are decidedly preferable for sum-
mer schools and here would say let us
have Edna Smell for County Superlntend-
ent. And now Mr.. Editors, why this hue
and cry about Reform Convention" &c?
Has the Ship of State got fast on pile of
Railroad iron that Republicans have 10
call upon the Hercules, Harbour 81 Co., to
help shove her off? Is there not balm
enough in our "Gilead" to heal the wounds
of our great party? Verify, let US hold
fast whereunto We have attained this is
no time for vacillation. The enemy is in
the camp, in both State and Nation. JEFF.
ferson Davis is haranguing the ex-rebels,
Toombs and others still pollute the air,
spouting treason, and even the notorious
Vallandigham of Ohio is yet unhung Now
Republicans let us remember that eternal
vigilence is the price OF our liberties, and
united we stand, divided we may fall, and
how would Iowa feel with Dodge or Dean
in the U. s. Senate? Let US watch as well
as pray. John TAYLOR.
P.S Since writing the foregoing we
have enjoyed splendid rain. and vegeta,
ton is greatly revived. A large linn tree
is burning from lightning stroke, near by.
T. T.
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MASS EETINC-PUBllC SPEAKING,
BASKET DiNNER-CENERAt SOCiA.
BILiTY ANo COMMON SCHOOL
INTERESTS

There will be mass meeting of old and
young, held in Geo. B. Whites hickory
grove, 21a miles northeast of Oskaloosa,
on the 4th of July. Speeches will be de-
livered by Miss Edna Smell, Hon. VIM.
Loughridge and others. Entertainment of
vocal music Choir conducted by Prof
Phillips. A special invitation is extended
to the several School Districts of Town
ship District of Oskaloosa to be IN attend
ance, and general invitation to all Elk.
ercises of the day to commence at 10
o'clock, a. m. By order of the Committee
of arrangements. G. WING, Chm.
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DEAR HERALD:

When last visited you, l
die not expect to trouble you so soon, but
at length concluded to say few words
for the benefit of those who are blessed
with superabundance of wisdom, and
for their comprehension will be explicit
did not intend my quotation from Pope
to be taken in the sense that yonr CORES
pondent with her far seeing logic explains
it to the public Could not Pope, Loudon,
or any other man say: IF you believe
that you can get richer dishonesty by
laying aside true principles, 1 advise you
to try it and prove the truth of your theo-
ry." The quotation explains itself to
those of keen perception, and on the same
ground one might say, advise those who
believe in it to,
Marry for money, money still,
And then let happiness follow II she piA!
If any one else has Pope on the brain, l
advise them to visit drug store and in
quire for soothing syrup. / am sorry, o
SO sorry, that your correspondent wasted
so much time and ammunition in search
ing Pope's musty volume in order to
prove it to the people how Ignorant or
base and designing"I am. Verify would
say unto her, "be discreet and don't ven
ture beyond your depths for conscience
sake, PAULINE.
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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of
May, A. ID 1871, there was organized at Oska-
loosa, Iowa, under the provisions OF Chapter
Fifty Two OF the revision oil 1860 of the State of
Iowa corporation. The name of such corpora-
ton being the Hardin and Mahaska Coal Compa-
ny, the principal place OF business being Oska-
loosa, Mansska County Iowa. The gene raj nature
OF the business of said corporation is to mine
buy and sell coal and other mineral, and buy and
dispose or coal lands and such other property as
may be incidental TO the general business OF the
Company.
The amount Of capital stock authorized is Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars, the same to be paid
from time to time, as the Board of Directors of
said Company may require.
The corporation to commence on the 9th day
OF May, n ID. 1871, and continue until it expires
by limitation OF the statutes of Iowa, with rights
OF renewal. The business of the corporation to
be conducted by Board OF Five Directors, to be
elected by the Stockholders annually, ON the first
Wednesday of August, and the oficers of said
Company consists of President, Superintt ndent,
Secretary Treasurer, and Transfer Agent who
are to be appointed by the Directors. The pri-
vate property of the Stockholders is exempt from
corporate debts.
June IA 1871
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

TO all whom it may concern. You are
hereby notified that the Ordinances of the
city of Oskaloosa require each real estate
owner in the city to keep the sidewalks
and pavementS in good repair, and weeds
and grass cut down, or otherwise destroyed
to the centre of the adjoining ditch in front
of or alongside of his or her premises.
This ordinance will be strictly enforced.
w. H. SIMMONS, Street Commissioner
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

The following from the Prairie City
Under appears to be pretty generally the
feeling: 1.-THE Editorial Excursion was
not all enjoyment. There seemed TO be
more dead heads than editors and the cars
furnished were insufficient TO accommo-
date the fraternity. At st. Paul they
were rendered the Inequalities of the city
at 81 per day and part returned. Next
year let u 20 q county ut time"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

By the following from the Register it will
be seen that the Iowa Editorial Excursion
had the usual amount of barnacles attached,
including official dignitaries, big fish and
small fry, who struggled themselves into
the crowd on their brass:
1.-THE accidental descendency of Miss Spencer
of Clinton, down the shute at ST. Anthony 3
Falls, by which she was badly frightened and
her drapery seriously dampen ed, was one of the
accidents OF the great excursion"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

STEPHEN PARKHURsT, the old gentle
man spoken of by Us last week, as having
been severely injured while blowing in his
field, died on Fridsy,--his injuries being
more severe than supposed at the time of
the accident Funeral services were held
on Monday afternoon, by Rev. j. f. Childs
ofthis city,-having been delayed until
that time, that bis children might arrive.
Mr.. Parkhurst was rs years old, was born
In Windsor county, Vermont, and served
In the war of 1912. He bad been mar ried
90 years, and leaves widow and ten chill
dren to mourn his loss. The golden wed
ding of this couple was celebrated about
three years since. Mr.. Parkhurst was en-
ergetic and active and his years set lightly
upon him. Two years ago he opened the
new farm he resided on at his death, and
had everything in good shape. 1t lis sim
gular fact that two of his sons met their
deaths from accidents similar 10 the one by
which he Lost his life. The family have
the sympathy of the community In their
bereavement.
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S10 90 REWARD

Strayed from Oskaloosa about the 4th of
June, one dark bay or brown horse, six
or seven years old, about 10 hands high,
star in the forehead, heavy foretop, and
slight collar mark, tail little crooked
when travelling, rough made behind, last
seen near Eddyville. will give the above
reward for the horse delivered TO ME in
Oskaloosa, Iowa d. OGLvlE.
June Goth 1871. If
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At little social gathering. the other
evening, a gentleman very indiscreetly
asked lady her age. This is the reply
that he received "Let me see. / was
eighteen when was married, and my hus-
band was thirty now he is twice thirty,
and that is sixty 80, of course, l am twice
eighteen, that is thirty-six."
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l. o. o. F.-There will be public pro-
cession and installation of officers of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, on the
4th day of July, at Oskaloesa, Iowa. All
brothers of the Order are respectfully in
vited to meet with us.
-.. s. Fl. CHAPMAN, Com.
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THE 4TH.-There will be a picnic at p.
A. Watts grove, two miles west of town,
on the Knoxville road, on the 4th of July,
10 which all are invited. Swings, seats,
and plenty of good water will be provided
Go out and have good time.
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DROBATE NOTICE.

Samuel Thompson, Administrator of the Estate
OF Mary E. Lacey, deceased, having fled his final
settlement and petition for discharge as Admins
traitor, the same Will be heard on the first day of
the July term, 1871, to be begun on the first Mon
day OF said month, and the prayer of petitioner
granted, unless good cause be shown why it
should not.
394w c. Z. SEARLE, Clerk.
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BASE BALL.-We announced last week
that our club would play the Westerns of
Keokuk last Thursday, but after the nine
from this city and one from Eddyville
(which had also been challenged by the
same club) had assembled for play, a letter
arrived from Keokuk announcing the fact
that they would not come. All felt there
was something shabby somewhere, but
agreed to forget it in friendly game with
the Oskaloosa nine on one side, and mix.
ed nine of the Eddyville and Beacon clubs
on the other. The game resulted in favor
of our boys by score of 81 to A. The
game was umpired by DR.. Sterritt of Ed
dyville, and we can say for him that he
accomplished that almost impossible feat
of umpiring game satisfactory to every
ene-not one word of objection was raised,
so impartially was it done. A. Melck and
L. E. Sewers scored. After the game the
visitors were invited to the hotel for sup.
per, and with the most friendly feelings
the boys parted. Come again gents.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

LARGE JoB.-We are just completing
lob of 20, 900 checks for the National State
Bank, the larger part Of which are bound.
These gentlemen are satisfied That our
work is as well done, and at as low rates
az foreign offices, and prefer to zee their
money spent at home.
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The Pella Blade saws :.

premium LIsT.-We have received the Rules,
Regulations and Premium List of the Mahaska
County Agricultural Society, for the ensuing
year, and upon examination find the list of premi-
ums offered to be very liberal. The fair ID to be
held Sept 10Th, 2Oth, 21st, and 22d. The pam 9.
phlet was printed at the HERALD office, and is as
neat and tasty job of the kind as we have ever
seen."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-06-22

One of the incest Premium Lists we
have seen is that of the Central Agricultu-
raj Society of Poweshiek county, printed
at the Bulletin office. by Cheshire q Pier
son. The fair will be held Sept. 10, 20, 81.
and 22-same time as our own, we regret
10 say.