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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
MARY AND HER LITTLE LAMB.


Mary had little lamb, t
Its eyes were heavenly blue
& And il you touch that little lamb, e..
IN put head on YOU"
And so the teacher put him out,
But still he fingered near.
And waited patiently about, | F" ...
. ssThen walked Off on his ear 81
She put him in his little bed,
And babe him go to rest. t."e ".
You bet,' the little lambkin said, #.,H
"TIl do my level best" sr.s.e rH.. ...
Mary had Won leedle scheep,
His vofl vas black as ink .a.. .. Ed.
IL She dock him oud to schkate Won tay, ~.
Und tround him in der rink.
Und ven she got NIT bedt dat night,
She tream she hear him pleating;
But ven she wake, she was mistake,
He only vas a exceeding. .....
Mary had little lamb ..
And snow white was its skin;
But when it followed her to school,
The bows said ''Tha is too thin
She missed it from her side "Alas ~
She said, ''my lambs goner,"
But he was only nibbling grass '.
BY the Little Church round the Corner"
Mary had little lamb,
its tail went with jerk,
So she cut it off behind the ears,
To ''see the old thing work"
Mary had little lamb,
Its fleece was white as snow,
And every time it heard a "ba-a- AN"
1t bleated mot for joe ...
Mary had little lamb,
1t drank cold water freely,
And looked so innocently wise,
She called it Horace Greeley.
And Mary had another lamb
That didn't drink pure water down, ..
She thought he wasn't worth a dime
SO she called him b. GratZ Brown.
And Mary had another lamb,
OF spirits it was full,
Uncertain whick 'Iwas--ewe or ram,
She called it Vic. Woodruff. --...
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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
No GREELEY TAKERS IN ON

No GREELEY TAKERS IN OHIo.-
The Ravenna Democrat says
"There is not the least foundation
for the statement that Ohio will go
for Greeley and Brown. 1t is an inn
possibility. AS friend just said,
the people of Ohio have been too
we'll raised There are no Greeley
shouters in Ohio. There are no
newspapers in Ohio that adhere to
Greeley. Up here, in Northern Ohio
the people have seen Horace Gree
ley go to sleep in a gentleman's house
in Akron, at reception given in his
honor, and thousands from all the
region round about saw and heard
him at Garrettsville and Cleveland.
Before he was seen or heard, there
was the charm about the name of
Horace Greeley that distance lends,
but that charm was cruelty 1ispelled.
He came, he was seen, and it was
all over with poor Horace Greeley.
There will never be any enthusiasm
for him in this section, no matter
what happens at Philadelphia or
RaItimOre
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

In little village in Vermont there
lived a family named Ransom. They
were no pious people-rather on the
reprobate order in fact--and they
never went to church. Onee,z how
ever, during a revival, the family
were prevailed upon to attend preach
ing. When they made their reluct-
ant and tardy appearance the ser
vices had begun, and they had scarce
ly taken their seats when the preach
er gave out the first hymn, reading
it somewhat thus: "Return, We ran
SOM sinners, home" "All right 20
cried the head of the Ransoms, get
ting up in rage and clapping his
hat on his head, "oome along, ole wo-
man and gals, Wen go home fast
enough, and everybody in this ole
church knows we didn't want to
come. "-Hearth and Home.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
PRODUCTS.

The soil of this county is the rich
prairie loan, underlayed with a sub
stratum of clay. This affords fine
drainage, and heavy rains do not
deter cultivation; and yet it is one
of the best soils in the world to
withstand the drouth. Wheat, Oats,
Corn, potatoes and barley flourish in
the greatest protusion, and crops
famous for tEeir heaviness are pro-
duced. No better corn land is found
in the world, and the crop never
fails, We can conceive of no more
productive lands than these. No
floods or rains destroy the harvest,
and one unceasing, Dountitul return
rewards the farmers toll.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

OF the place was Miss X. Phillips,
now Mrs. Tomlinson, who came in
1914. Messrs. Loring, Ogilyie,
W ats, and others, are among the
pioneers OF the town. Although for
several years this place had no rail,
ROAD nearer than q miles, it held its
own, and nothing can seem to check
its growth.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, CHURCHES, ETC
Notwithstanding the fact that Ma
haska eonti3' Ias IL. court hous, and
other suitable buildings for public
use, there are Other wy fire eajfices
III the place of y hich we Will speak.
The public school building is located
III the southern portion OF the city,
and is a splendid edifce, erected at
a. cost of nearly $4,000; Oskaloosa
College, located at the west end of
the town, is an imposing structure,
having 10 acres of ground. The
main building cost some SIS, 200 and
is we'll enclosed, and the institution
10 III a nun lshInS5 COuulllOus nc
Society of Friends who hold their
State yearly meetings here, have a
large Erick meeting house, erected
at cost at $4,000. The churches
of the various denominations are neat
and tasty edifces erected at the fol-
lowing cost: First M. E. church
built in 1853, cost $4,000 NJ. E.
church erected in 10, cost 200;
A NJ. E. church built in 1866 cost
5000; st. James Episcopal church
built in go, cost $4,000; Presbyte-
rian church built "a, cost $4,000 ;
Baptist church built in 1857, cost
$4,000; U. p. church built in 1865,
cost $4,000; Cumberland Presbyte-
rian church, 81 900, built in 1910
Catholic church built in 1868, cost
$4,000. In addition to- the above
religious organizations there is an in
dependent society meeting in Union
Hall. -..r r..
A new court house is badly need
ed, and will soon be built. Mahaska
is too rich a county to longer remain
without creditable public buildings.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
WATER.

Central Iowa is particularly well
watered, and this county Is no exc ep-
ton to the general rule. The Skunk
and the Des Moines rivers are the
principal streams, which, with the
numerous branches and springs, gives
abundance of pure living water tina t
peculiarly adapts the land for stOc k
raising, which is carried on to a con
siderable extent, and is growing in
Importance, r. t... 80 a..
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SEWING MACHINES.
ABOUT SEWING MACHINES.
From the New York Daily Witness.

From the New York Daily Witness.
SEWING MACHINE SALES FOR 1s7l.-The magni
tude to which the sewing machine business has
grown is only surpassed by the rivalry of the va
rious competitors. If the number of sales be any
criterion of merit, the Singer seems to bear the
palm, as shown by sworn returns of the compa-
MES, made under the licenses granted them by
the owners of the sewing machine patents, and
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

They have two kinds of carpet
baggers in Arkansas, to. wit: the
sort like Rice, Clayton & Co., who
fought in the front all over her soil
to snbdue the rebels, and another
sort like Chaplain 10 Brooks, an ex-
lowan and ex-Methodist preacher,
who camp follower like, turned up
there for plumber after the fighting
men cleaned out the Johnnies. 1t ~
scarcely necessary therefore to re-
mark that 10 Brooks is a reform
pluuderer and leads the Greeley,
Brown, Ku Klux of Arkansas
Courier,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
HAIRDRESSING.
In N DAtL<AJk1AA
AIDES HAIR GOODS.

II ). L. Corner Square, OskelOosa, Iowa
MISS MlNDA LARSH again calls the attention
oiladies 10 her stock of Hair Goods, Chignons,
switches, Bralds, Curls, &C, made To order from
the very best imported Human hair, and in the
latest style. Imitation goods so closely resemb
ling real hair as 70 answer lite purpose for those
who desire less expensive article of ornamental
hair goods. Hair Je"elry of any design made
from hair relics of departed friends and finished
ia the most artistic manner at the very lowest
price,. Orders from distance TOR this kind OF
work or hair goods OF any description will receive
prompt attention. Can fill any order with due
notice
Anapprentice girl wanted. for terms apply TO
\ Z corner Square, Oskaloosa Iowa. ~
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TIMBER.

Mahaska county is richly supplied
with timber Of the best varieties,
such as hickory, oak, etc. Nearly
every farm has more or. less groves
on it Of great value for building and
fencing purposes, which the stock
farmer and others can so we'll APP
preciate.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

The Chicago women have decided preference
as to the machine they sew with. According to
the Tribune of that city, the Relief Committee
has supplied 2944 machines, of which 2,427 were
of the Singer patent. Each applicant designated
the machine she desired.-The Golden Age, ~ Y
It. b. Garretson is agent for the Singer for this
county. Office, N. Dodge's shoe store, west side
of square. 80
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TAXES.

Mahaska is particularly favored as
regards low taxes. No building of
public buildings or railroad tax swell
the burden. Iswa is noted as hay
ing no county or State debt, and as
a consequence State taxes are low;
and with no local burdens, this is
one Of the most favorable counties
in the State. ~.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
BUILDING MATERIAL,

In locating in section of country
the abundance and cheapness of
building material is one of the first
considerations. While there are no
famous quarries in Mahaska county,
there is stone and timber enough to
answer all purposes for foundations,
&c. Brick clay abounds and it's
manufacture into brick promises to
be an important branch of industry.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
oSKALooSA.

This town, all things considered,
is perhaps one of the finest in the
State of its size. Located in the ear
ly days of '43, and Incorporated as a
town in 1852, its growth has been
sure and steady, until now itnumbers
some six thousand people. Located
on the "divide" between the Des
Moines and Skunk rivers, 24 miles
north of the B. 81 M. II. r., and on
the line of the G.. r. of I. and ID. V.
railroads, with no large town nearer
than II miles, so that unlike many
railroad towns, Oskaloosa has no
rival and is the centre of trade for
rich tract of country, and this is one
of the causes of its wonderful and
substantial growth. 1t is now the
leading place of Importance between
Mason City and the State line on the
south, having tver seventy-five busi-
ness houses representing nearly ev-
cry branch of trade. ''
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27
From the Des Moines Republican
MAHASKA COUNTY.
ITS CHIEF TowN--LANDS-C COAL MINES
-FARMS-BUSINESS EXHIBIT.
FUTURE PROSPECTS, &C.. &.

Rich and fertile as are the lands of
Iowa from river to river, Northern
lines to Southern limits, 1t is reserved
by the central southern portion to
be designated AZ the, garden of the
State'' And Of this favored circle
OF counties, it is likewise famous for
Its immense mines Of coal, thetdeep
veins of which andgrly the whole
surface. In depth and fertility of
soil, surface, drainage, and water it
is particularly adapted to farming,
and taking with its mining interests,
and agricultural advantages, il ranks
high among the other counties in
the State in material wealth.
The county was organized about
1S43, and no better index of its rap
id growth can be given than the last
census which gives the number of
inhabitants at nearly $4,000, and the
next U. S. census will show, it is
safe to prophesy nearly double that
number. From these facts we be-
lieve that brief sketch from one of
the richest counties of the State will
be of interest to our readers. Par
ticularly description Of Oskaloosa,
the county seat and chief town Of the
county and its surroundings:
- LAND, PRICES, AND QUALITY. s..
Although the days of pre-empting
lands and obtaining farms for a mere
ly nominal sum is past, there is an
increasing tendency among capital
lists 10 invest in land. Late invest
ments have proven that the only in
vestment that is certain is in lands,
either for the purpose of immediate
settlement and cultivation, or in lar
ger quantities for the purpose OF
speculation, we feel safe to say that
from the abundance of coal and rich
ness of soil, that az the country de-
velops will advance in price. there
is no place to do better than in Ma
haska county. The county contains
about 100000 acres of choice lands,
the most of which is available and
choice farming lands, the unimproved
equaling the improved in richness.
The surface is rolling, and in some
places quite abrupt. The terms OF
sale varies in different portions, ac-
eording to location and Improvement,
the prices ranging from $40 to $50
per acre, and higher.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

VIZ L. CHAMBERLIN, 4. NJ, NJ D., will at
w tend professional calls to all. day and night
Except to those who 10 not TRY to pay him, or
are given to quibbling) Fees will correspond to
those OF "Regula- Physicians" and will be due
when the patient is dismissed.
Capt. Evans is collector of my unsettled ac-
counts the six years previous to Dec. 1, 1871.
Let his Welt be final so that there will be addi
tional expense.
Office at Drug Store and at residence one block
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1872-06-27

We have already mentioned the
date of the organization of the coun-
ty and the laying out and locating of
Oskaloosa as the county seat, which
it has ever since been. Although
the chief town of the county lies
rather south of the geographical GEN.
tire, it has its advantages as a rail
road and shipping point, AMI COM
mands the trade of a large and rich
section OF the country. In no better
way can we give an idea of the rap
id growth and importance of Mahas-
ka county than by sketch of its
shire town. Er Ea#s INA .ar.
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n COFFIN, NJ. D., Homeopathic Pnysicia

n L COFFIN, NJ. D., Homeopathic Physician,
~ OskaloOsa, Iowa. Office on Main street,
southeast corner fpubnc square, doors east !;
residence blocks due north of Episcopal church,
doors east on south side OF North street. Office
hours from Il to a. m, from 1871 to and Z TO
9 p, N. Country business promptly attended TO.
REFERENCES e Maine, NJ ID, Portage City,
Wis Ex Gov 7 Lewis, Columbus. Wis Hon
Alex Mitchell, VI c, Milwaukee, Wis o L Palm
er. NJ D. Iowa City, Iowa; \ Barry, ID ID Racine
VIE; G + Newell, NJ ID, Waterford, Wis Rev N
Woodwork, Principal OF Rochester Institute T
j Patchin, NJ ID, Fon Du Lac, Wis Hon VIM Z
Smith, Elk State Treasurer, Fox Lake, Wis /; Hon
Geo Bremner, Union Grove Wis. 4-1y
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Mahaska county, particularly in
the vicinity of Oskaloosa, has some
of the largest coal mines in the State,
and on all sides the windlass and
hosting apparatus mark the opening
of mine. Down near the station
on the d. V. r. r., are the largest
coal mines that are now being work
ed. This abundance and cheapness
of the best of fuel must go far toward
the development and fostering OF
manufactures and business enter
prise. Few counties are SO richly
favored in this respect. Over $1,000
900 bushels were mined last year.
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GROOKHAM 4 GLEASON.

ltEEVERS & QUITS,
y ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Office III Union Block, in room recently occupied
by Sewers IL Williams. MI
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VIZ L. MCALLISTER, -
w. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, New
Cba-on InXva nS5.
II {. HUNTSMAN, M ID. ID. A. HURST, NJ. b.
ii UNTSMAN q HURST, PHYSICIANS q
SURGEONS. Oskaloosa, Iowa. Special attention
given to the Practice of Surgery Office four doors
east OF north east corner Of public square. ~
AR ID. A. HOFFMAN,
ID PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Oskaloosa,
Iowa Office over N DCdge's Boot and Shoe
store. Residence on Mail street, three blocks
east of the public square. MI
I H.WILEY, NJ. D., Office and residence cor
81. ner OF Liberty and Lafayette cts, Oskaloosa.
Iowa. Special attention paid to the treatment OF
Catarrh, Eye and Ear, Cancer, Scrofula and all
Chronic Diseases and Diseases of Females. Dr.
W. effected many cures of Chronic cases
which other physicians had pronounced hopeless.
Certificates of such can be shown to those inter
ested. Country business promptly attended to.
llm6
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HOTELS.
LIVERY.
PHOTOGRAPHY
NNTAR RINGTON,

NTARRINGTON,
w PHOTOGRAPHERS, has re-
moved hls Picture Galy to his new rooms west
OF the Square. He has the best light in the city
All styles of pictures taken and good work guar.
anted in all cases, Terms reasonable.
ri A. W. WARRINGTON.
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! AFFERTY i JOHNSON.
il ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Oskaloosa, Iowa
ONCE in Union Block, North side OF the Pub
iic square, up stairs. AZ
W II. SEWERS. NE. QUITS.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

DAVENPORT, BOLTON Il FISHER,
DATTORNEYS AT LAW, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
OFFICE, on the west side of the Public Square,
in the room recently occupied by z. T. Fisher.
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CHARLES j. DODD,
u ATTORNEY AT LAW, Peoria, Iowa.
Special attention given to the collection of
claims. Business attended TO promptly. %
nun W. 1IRrrnrY L KELLY InuHsnN
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JOHN p. LACEY.
PHYSICIANS Il SURGEONS.

A LBEkT SHANNON. NJ. ID.
a PHYSICIAN, SURGEON and ACCOUCH-
EUR having located in this place, respectfully
tenders HE services to the cIt Zens OF Oskaloosa
and neighbOring vicinity, for the practice OF med
icine, surgery, &c. Special attention given 10
HI 37tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-05-04
OBITUARY..

Died, at his residence In Cheatham coun-
ty, April 18th, q. j. GUPToS, aged n years.
In his earliest years consumption mark
cd him for its Victim, and in the prime OF
manhood carried him to the tomb.
At the commencement of the late war,
he enlisted MS n soldier, though he was at
that time in feeble health; yet his noble,
chivalric disposition would not permit
him to remain idle when his country need
ed his services, and as long as his physical
strength lasted he made a good and brave
soldier.
He suffered greatly during his last Illness,
but bore II all with meek and christian for
titude. He had put his trust In the Savior
and when the summons came for him to
cross the Jordan IF death he smiled and
said TO his weeping wife and friends,
"Grieve not for me, am ready. Meet me
In heaven"
He was "a kind and obliglng neighbor, q
true and devoted husband and father, and
generous and upright in all his dealings.
He leaves IA wife, two children and n large
circle of friends TO mourr his early depar-
ture. To them we tender our heartfelt
sympathy, and would say, weep not for
Cave: he Is at rest, but live so that when
the Savior calls you may like him be able
to say, ~ am ready" X.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-05-04
FOR TAILOR.
We are authorized TO announce w. w
MORRISON, MS candidate Tor Jailer.-
Election next August.

We are authorized 10 announce w. w
MORRISON, MS candidate for Jailer.-
Election next August.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
CHARLES II. MORRlSON as "A candidate
or Jailer, Election Ia take place neat
August.
Nov. ., ls7i-to
We are authorized to announce Mr.
JACK MUIR, rs candidate for Juiler al
the next August election, subject to the
action OF II Convention.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
LEWIS W. BOURNE rs candidate for
Jailer, at the next August election.
We are authorized to nnnoupce Mr.. &. C.
JACKSON ns candidate iOr Jhiler OF
Montgomery county, at the next election
We are authorized to announce Mr.. r.
". COLLIER, MS candidate for the office
of Jailer, at the August election.
We are authorized 10 announce Mr.. w
| VI. ORGAN, rs n candidate for the office
of Jailer, AT the August election.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
HENRY LYLE, Jr., AS a candidate for the
office of Juiler, ut the August election.
We are authorized to announce OLIVER
] TINSLEl, as candidate for Jailer, AT the
August election
We are authorized TO announce I. y
| BELOTE, as IA candidate for Jailer. Flee
! ton next August.
We are authorized to announce GAR,
| NETT W. RICHARDSON rs acandidate fol
Jailurat ne next August election.
W. trc authorized To announce BEN. r
HARRIS, as "a candidatc for Jailcr at the
next August election.
We are authorized to announce W. \, ]
BITTER, as a candidate for Jailer at III,
/ next August election.
We are authorized 10 announce WILEY
| ROSE, as a candidate for Jailor OF Mont
gomory county, at the August election.
We are authorized to announce q. G
] II lfnf Iut of IN
| gomery county, at the August election,
] We are authorized To announce NEWT
] CGOkSkl as "A candidate Tor Jailcr, nj tbs
J nCXt August election,
March %, lS72.
We are authorized 10 announce NJ. Me
MURPHY, as a candidate for Jailer at TN
uyNt August election,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-05-04

1. o. o. F.-Pyihagoras Lodge. Of this
city celebrated the Fifty-third Anniversa.
~ Of odd Fellowship. on tho 2sth ult., by a
grand turn out of the members, aud wero
escorted 10 the Cumberland Presbyterian
church by the brass bond OF this city. Af-
ter The large crowd Ia attendance were seat
cd and order restored. Dr. c. W. Bea umont,
the orator OF the occasion. delivered an ad-
OF about IN hour Ia length. giving the
history and progress OF the order, and
showing In an ablo nd eloquent manner,
the great good that has been, and Ia being,
accomplished by this noble band of broth
era. The address bore evidences ofthorough
preparation. great research. and was enun-
ciated In that chaste, demonstrntiye style,
characteristic OF the speaker. lie was list.
cncd to throughout, with marked attention
By tho largo and Intelligent audience
Competent judges pronounce this effort
equal TO any they ever heard upon this sub
Ject. This is n high compliment, when IL Is
known that this theme has been handled
by some of the most distinguished speak
ers in the land-and although the subject
is somewhat hnckneycd, yet the Doctor
presented his points and arguments In new
dross, and thereby produced such an effect
upon his attentive auditory as will prove
beneficial to tho benevolent order ofwhich
he is a bright and useful member We
would be pleased 10 see this lecture in
phamphlet form for general dissemination,
TO be read anu pondcred by the masses.