The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

hot the army worm, however, but the
ing has had more to do with spelling the
meadows, than all the worms. The worms,
bugs, and other pests, are bad enough, but
incline to the opinion that our farmers
are too prone to let their fears overcome
their judgment in deciding upon the pros
pect.
The usual quiet of Jefferson was disturb.
ed about the list of the month by an ARRAY
in which Mr.. Branonn and j. Fl. Strain
were the principal actors. Mr.. S. received
injuries at the hands OF the former from
which he is but now recovering. The
right or wrong of the individual parties
will be determined on the list of July before
the proper authorities at Oskaloosa, unless
a compromise is effected. which seems to
be desired by many neighbers and friends.
The religious interest is represented by
the Christian denomination, Methodist
Episcopal, and Methodists, formerly
known as Protestant Methodists, each of
whom have large and handsome houses of
worship. Seven school houses affor place
aud opportunity for the training of the
young and rising generation.
Among the largest farmers are Horace
Lyman, A. J. Wharton, Robert Wharton,
J. Way, D. Sullivan, A. Boles, 8. Moore,
]. L. Henness, ]. H. Strain, N. Cone, j.
Long.
TOO POOR TO TAKE PAPER.
Calling at q large farm house, l made
known my business, and was answered
that "we're too poor to take paper"
Passing by an old stable l was assailed by
three great dogs, of the negro hunting
kind, fortunately for me they were chained
with log chains worth 50 each) so that
could get out of their reach. Here, then,
was the reason they were "too poor to take
a paper" A few such dogs would keep q
man from taking mis- dinner. should
state in connection that the owner was
down at the river fishing, probably for q
mess for the dogs.
Although not the usual time for improve
ments, found Mr.. P. G. Butler very busy
putting up house 2Sx46. he having just
finished large barn. Many OF the larger
houses and barns have been built within
the past two years, and though not new
improvements, are evidence of the contin-
ueG success of the farmers of Jefferson.
Many farms are just opening, and q
large amount of land remains unbroken.
saw several teams engaged in breaking
prairie. Three horses, and pillow bearing
the imprint of 81, H. Green & Co. Oska-
loosa," are mostly in use now for such
work. saw Mr. Robert Campbell with
three horses and pillow as described. break
ing land upon which hazle brush was
growing from two to five feet high, and
very thick. The price for such work il
from $3.50 to $500 per acre.
The HERALD has many staunch friends
IN Jefferson, to enumerate whom, would
consume too much space.
BRIDGE WANTED
In connection with the good people of west
Des Moines Tp., our Jefferson folks are
laboring to secure measures for the con-
struction of a bridge over the river, at
some point that shall accommodate the
greatest number. Petitions have been
circulated and received many signatures,
asking our Board to take steps to this end.
1t is argued by tn m that having been
taxed to assist in constructing several
bridges over the Skunk rivers, 1t is no
more than simple justice that they be served
now with as good as they gave. There is
no doubt but that bridge somewhere be-
tween Gately and Evelands Ferries. would
be of great service, not only to the people
OF these townships, but to the trade of Os-
kaloosa. found many farmers who go to
Abba or Eddy, lille. rather than cross the
ferries and come to Oskaloosa. Especially
is this the case with the movement of
stock
Jefferson has the honor of being the
home OF our County Superintendent, Mr..
E. Baker, of whom shall say more in my
next From here l go to Des Moines Tp.,
and will notice it in your next Issue.
G. RI.