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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17
Special meeting of the Board of Super

visors.
OsKALOosA, Iowa, July II, 1873
To JAMES RUAN, County Auditor, and Clerk OF
the Board of Supervisors of Mahaska Co., Iowa.
You are hereby requested to call special meet
ing OF the Board of Supervisors of this county to
take into consideration the matter of establish
ing free ferry across the Des Monies river at or
near point known Eveland's ferry. Also to
act on the matter of erecting a bridge across
Coal creek in section l, tip. "a, north range II
west. The above i. pursuant to the urgent de.
mands of citizens interested therein.
lSgnedl JNo r. BARNES,
J. K. WOODS.
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MARRIAGES.

BhOERMAN-COWEL Elton July Is, 1873. by
Rev X. A McAyeal, JOHN II. BRoERMAN to
ELIZABETH CowELL, all of this city.
Grabbed age and youth cannot live together r,
Youth is full OF pleasure
Age is full of care;''
but in this case the youth ia left out, and age ia
joined to age. We trust that the young bud OF
love that now blooms in their hearts may be an
evergreen, and that they together may stitch the
time away for many a roseate year May the hap
ply groom SO assert his manhood az to satisfy his
life partner that the tradition that ia or is only
thu ninth of ii man " is elander
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SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

osKALoosA, Iowa, June 16, '7a.
Adjourned meeting.
Present. LeSuer, Childs, Searle, Jones, Green,
Wells and Seibel.
President LeSuer in the chair
On motion of Mr.. Jones, VIM. Lyle was cleo.
ted superintendent of the city schools for the en-
suing year by unanimous vote
motion prevailed, that the Board proceed nv
ballot, to elect teachers
The following named teachers were declared
duly elected.
L. B. Mott, c. A. Sawin, E. j. Pickrell, A. p.
Gruwell, Amanda Kinney, Nettie E. Faxon, Stel-
la V. Orvis, Lou. j. Hawkins, Ida Collins, Kate
A. Wright Alta L. Orvis, S, s. Kemble, Ella L.
Hall, j. Truman Wells.
On motion the president and secretary were in
structed to issue an order on the teachers fund
for one hun dred dollars in favor of VIM. Lytle.
On motion adjourned.
VIM. BURNSIDE, Secy.
Oskaloosa, July z.
Regular meeting.
Present, LeSuer, Wells, Childs, Seibel. Jones.
Green and Searle
President LeSuer in the chair.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved.
On motion Miss Sarah L. Phelps was elected
German teacher and assistant in the High school
at fifty dollars per month
On motion W. W. Hawk was elected teacher
for the ensuing year at fifty dollars per month.
A motion prevailed that the Mayor be request.
ed to have the police detailed to protect the city
school property.
On motion the following bills on contingent
fund were allowed. In favor of
w. Burnside, for two months services az
Secretary 80, m
D. Il. LeSuer & Co., for lumber 81
VIM. Lytle, for labor and sundries paid for
by him OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. so
Call, Bristol Il Co., for Advertising ...... 8 80
On motion adjourned to meet SATURDAY. even
ing the 18th inst.
w. BURNSIDE, Secy.
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On Monday last vender of wonder
full tooth soap opened business on the
streets of Bloomfield, drawing crowd by
means of a banjo, tin whistle, songs, etc.
He sold his little packages for dollar each
and gave two or three chances in a lottery
scheme, in which most of the envelopes
drawn contained blanks or % cent prizes.
He was doing fine "biz," until INVITED to
appear before squire Hamilton. Fifteen
dollars fine and costs was what he paid for
having violated the law, and suddenly con-
cluded that Bloomfield was not good
town for his like Served him right.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

Castorla Ia more than substitute for castor
oil. It's the only SAFE article is existence which
is certain to assimiate the food, regulate the
bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natural
sleep. 1t contains neither minerals, morphine
or alcohol, and it is pleasant to take. Children
need not cry and mothers may rect "a
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice ia hereby given 10 al! persons interested
that the 30th day of june A. d. 1873, the
undersigned was appointed by the Circuit court
OF Mahaeka county, Iowa, administrator of thees
tate of Elizabeth Mechanics deceased, late of said
county. All persons indebted to said estate, will
make payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same, will present
them legally authenticated to said court for al
lowance. STEPHEN HICKOX,
Dated June 30, 1873. Administrator.
43 C.P. SEARLE, Clerk.
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The Ottumwa Courier says: "Mrs.
Joseph Fry, who some years ago was de-
livered of four children at one birth, was
delivered of twins this morning. She is a
woman about thirty five years of age. She
has had four single births, four at one
birth, three at another, and two this morn
ing, making thirteen children in all.
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T EGAL NOTICE.
TATE OF IOWA,

STATE OF IOWA,
Mahaska County.
To Geo. Q. Orvis, M. M Orvis 4 n E;sb.r ,
L. Orvis. c. j. jackson Laban Moore Eranu-a
Il Co, G. l.. Woodman q Co James WIT
Wright q Spencer Jesse STANLEY. WIN stsn,
ley. Samuel Jackson, G. D. McFaii and Fl At
Gum:
You are hereby notified, that there ia now nm
file In the office of the Clerk of the Crcnit Cont
In and for Mahaska county, Iowa, q petition OF
The Bank Of Red Oak, claiming of NJ. M Orvis,
Geo. q. Orvis and z. 7. Fisher, one thousand
dollars on TWO promissory notes and also asking
the foreclosure OF q mortgage upon lot No 4, in
block 33, in the city of Oskaloosa Gold plat in
Manaska county, Iowa, said mortgage being exc
cuted TO secure the payment of sAii notes
And that unless you appear and answer or de-
fend thereto, on or before noon of the second dau
of the next term OF said Court to he commence4
on the third Monday of November A n 1879
your default will be entered and a judgement will
be rendered against you for the whole amount
claimed with interest and costs.
JOHN +. LACEY
n43W4 Atty for pltff
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Peoria, July 13. 1878.
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP.
Its locaton-towns-s treams-generaI to.
pograph y-people- crops-improve-
ments, -etc.,-etc

This township is situated in the extreme
northwest corner of the county, and is
without doubt one of the excellent town
ships of the par excellence count ! of Mahas-
ka. If one would have his ideas of the
ride out for day Or two, through Rich.
land for instance. The citizens of this
township think they have the township of
the county, and they are nearly right, but
there are others equally as good Rich
land is the proud possessor of two towns
Peoria and Granville.
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MONROE CoUNTY.-The Alba Union
says young man named Elan Barber,
was killed Monday afternoon In the Union
Coal Company's bank at Avery, in this
county. He was engaged in driving the
car carrying the coal from the mines when
mass of slate fell upon him, killing him
instantly. :. During the evening of the
4th, the spire of the NJ E. church, at this
place, was struck by lightning and badly
shattered The boards on two sides of il
were torn off, the timbers at the top driven
apart and damaged. The electricity de.
scended into the audience room, coming
down the chain by which one of the chan
delers is suspended, and down the rod Of
the chandelier, leaping thence to nail in
the end of pew, burning little hole
around the nail, splitting the end of the
seat and then descending by nail in the
floor. 1t is estimated that it will cost ovel
800 to repair the damages
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GOOD AND TIMELY ADVICE.

II is now fixed fact, that DIR McCabe's Medi-
Gated Blackberry Brandy is the best and surest
cure for Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Cholera In
fantum and FluX ever discovered. No other
remedy compares it. We advise all to use it.
dUo
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Who CAN BEAT IT?-We have typo
in this Office who set 10000 ems loaded
nonpareil, one day this week, in four hours
and thirty minutes If Mr.. Mcconnell, or
any other man in the State wishes to
practically find OUT, alongside with him at
the case, the exact capacity of our man,
he can have the chance almost any time.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

The Scott county Patrons of Husbandry
have resolved TO hold grand Harvest
Feast on the last Tuesday in August. We
would like to see the Patrons of Mahaska
meet in such council, compare notes of
crops and different modes of farming, etc.
We believe much good could be accom-
plished thereby
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KEoKUK CoUNTY.-The Sigourney Nesos
says The wife of Christian Duensing,
residing two miles east of Sigourney, was
thrown to the ground by some hogs that
were being chased by dog, on Saturday
last, and one of her legs broken. "A lit,
tie son ofCal. McCay was bitten by viper OF
rattle snake one day last week, and serious
fears were entertained tor few days that
1t would be fatal. On Thursday morn.
ing Lizzie Legg, aged about 10 years, daugh.
ter of Samuel Legg, ESQ.,, residing two
miles northwest OF Sigourney, was out in
the meadow where her brother was run
ninga moving machine. She went into
the grass ahead of the team to show her
brother the locality of a ditch which he
was anxious to avoid, and becoming fright.
ened at the action of the horses she started
to get out of the way and run into the sick
lie, which was in rapid motion, and boil
feet were fearfully lacerated. She will prob.
ably lose one of them entirely and q por.
ton of the other may possibly be saved.
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The Jasper Republican says "a little
boy by the name of Charley Bliss, living
in the western part of this city, was bitten
by Iattlesnake few days ago. Through
the timely and efficient aid of a DR.. the bite
was prevented from proving fatal. and the
little fellow is rapidly recovering from its
effects
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J. II. GREEN & Co, have new adv,
OF agricultural implements which you
should read. Their works are just north
OF Loriug's corner
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

Ten thousand people attended the cele-
bration at Knoxville on the 4th. Gen. N.
B. Baker and ex-Gov Stone were the
speakers.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

ToRREY WILLARD is out in a new adv,
which you should read carefully before
purchasing your dry-goods. Torrey is a
good boy, and will do well by you if you
will give him chance
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

Ice CREAM.-One day last week FRANK
BALDWIN, OF the High street restauran {,
sent us treat in the shape of ice-cream,
cigars, etc. Franks eatables and delica-
cies are first-class, and when you desire to
refresh the inner man, you will always
find him ready to accommodate you. His
rooms are opposite Exchange Block, and
he keeps all the delicacies i'll their season.
Warm meals to order.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

Rev. B MARK of this city GRATED on the
4th, 1T Windham, in this State. The Iowa
City Republican speaks highly Of the ad-
dress
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We are willing to stand corrected il the
New Sharon Star editor can produce the
evidence he says he can, on National Leg
islation on Railroads.
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HOWARD JOHNSON left a petrified chick
en- foot for our curiosity shop; and ID. E
HEDGER added piece of iron ore from St
Lawrence county, N. Y. Thanks.
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printing and binding establishment at
Lincoln, Nebraska, with G. A. Croney bus
iuess manager. He will do well for the
firm
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The Board of Supervisors will meet in
special SC, SION, Friday, July 20.
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The new buildings on south side are
progressing rapidly, two being enclosed.
Work commenced ON the Odd Fellows
building this week
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Rev. J. T. SIMMONS breaches in the Pub
lie Square next Sabbath, at > O'Clock p. IN.
Sdbisci, Christ or Christianity vs. Ration
alism or Modern Spiritlsm.
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CYRUS BEEDE's Boot and Shoe store
has been moved 10 the Ogilvie room in
Odd Fellows Block, on north side OF the
snuare
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Cry SCALEs-S. C. Purdy Il Co, will
put in city scales. on Main street in front
OF their store, which will be great accom-
mediation To the public
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Rev. FL. Fl. kellogg will preach in the
Presbyterian clarch next Sabbath, at the
usual hours.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

J. J. BUNDY has purchased half inter
,st in the planning mill OF A. L. Bufkin &
Co, and the firm Will continue as hereto
fore AT the old stand Read adv.
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Mrs. j. p. DIXON has removed the old
building from her lot and will at once be-
gin her new brick.
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DIR COOLIDGE got leg hurt in a rail
road accident, in Virginia, as he went east
but The injury was only slight Sufficient
however to make Dr. emphatic in his re-
marks
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SPARKS" wants to knew if it is an in
dictable offence, or a breach of common
propriety, 70 go to church, get immensely
sick, and "heave-up-Jo Jonah" before you can
reach the door? We guess not.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17

McQuiston, Trask & Co. have just
opened. and have for sale $50 pair mems
kip Boots at $50 500 pair women's calf
Shoes at $50.
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SCHOOL PIc-NIc.-The picnic Of district
No z, Adams TIP. school, last Friday, was
fine affair. The exercises were held in
Harbour's grove. ana consisted of the usu-
al ceremonies on such occasions Our
friend John Dodds, of Buck Horn delivered
an address. and we doubt not it was good
The New Sharon string band was in atten.
dance, and all enjoyed the occasion finely.
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The Warren county Leader quotes our
item about Jesse SANKEY'S sheep shearing,
and says:
.'Mr. HERALD, won't you ask "Jess'' if he can't
take off ten or idozen from that seventy five?
He mast if possible"
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INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

EDS HERALD.-Please annonce the the name oil
p. c. WEIGH as an independent candidate for
Representative OF Mahaska county and oblige
MANY CITIZENS
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Public lecture at the New Court Room
on Friday evening These lectures are
given under the auspices of the managers
of the Normal School now holding in the
city, and will be popular places for our
citizens to spend the evening. Lecture
free A general invitation is extended.
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S ryices at the c. P. Church next Sab
bath at the usual hours.
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LORlNG has consented to be a candidate for the
office of member of Board of Supervisors, subject
to the decision of the Republican Primary Elec-
ton. This ia not of Mr.. Lcring's seeking, and he
only consented after the urgent solicitation of
MANY CITIzENs.
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EDDYvILLR, Iowa,

July 1Oi 1910.
F. w. Evans, Methodist, and r. G. Ec-
cles, Spiritualist, debate here next week
commencing Monday, July 81. PROPOSE
tion.-RssolUed, That the Bible, (King
James translation) sustains modern Spirit
ualism in Its teachings and phases.
j. Wilcox,
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Adjourned meetin z.

Adjourned meeting.
Present, all the me mbers
President LeSuer in the chair
On motion it was decided to have but eieh,
months school this year.
The secretary read communicate from Mics
Phelps, declining the position to which che had
been elected.
motion prevailed that the schools open Sep
TENDER 49, 1873.
On motion Miss Am nda Kinney was assigned
to the position of High school teacher at fifty five
dollars per month.
On motion Miss Nellie Bell was Gully elected
teacher.
On motion adjourned.
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Arm BROKEN Last Thursday after
noon EDDY WALTON fell on the walk in
the rear of his fathers house, and striking
his arm across the edge of the boards,
broke the bone square off, tie end protrud-
ing through the skin. 1t was set and he is
now doing well,
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l. A. SHRIvER. of Peabody, Kansas, is in
the city visiting.
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THE OSKALOOSA HERALD.
Thursday, July II, 1873.
1t is girl, and John r. Nichol is happy

Lecture at the Court Room tomorrow
evening.
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Notice the change of time for the Prim
airy Election.
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BLANK RECEIPTS. neatly bound, for sa lie
at HERALD office IT,
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Changers dalk bolidics und busht up, but
I dalk groceries all der time und sell um.
Yours druely, PETER STUMPs.
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House AND LOTS FOR SALE.
Twill sell my house and two lots at bar
gain. The house consists of five rooms
and in good repair. The lots are well fruit.
ed, splendid location, good barn, splendid
we'll of water, etc. For particulars call on
me at my shop just east OF square.
If B. r. PERDUE.
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ALBERT LeUGHRIDGE. formerly of this
city, for sometime past principal of the
High School at Newton, has recently be-
come member of the Faculty of Central
University at Pella. He is worthy
yaunu man
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GAs.-One day last week, Hon. E. Clark
President of the Iowa City Gas Company,
was in our city, examining our works,
carefully, and made arrangements with
Prof. Pinkerton to go to that city and esti'
mate the cost of changing their works
from coal to oil gas Prof. left yesterday
for that purpose. The oil gas is universal
ly acknowledged to be the best where fair
ly tried.
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ESTRAY HORSE.

U
Taken up by Isaac Day at his residence5 mi,es
northeast of Fremont Mahaska countv Iowa on
the 2sth day OF June 1873 one br;oht sorreI bnrsa
ID hands high, with small white In foreSaad No
marks or brands visible AN
Supposed to be years old Annra;sed q, s.o
before ID. Robertson j. p " WV
SEARIE Clark
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EFFIE L. HOFFMAN,. Secy.

IDA MATTox, pupil of the third Prima-
ry Grade, was neither absent or tardy du.
ring the school yeaf ending June IS, 1878.
This is goodsdeportment, enabling her
to secure very high standard in scholar
ship.
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MASONIC MEETING.

There will be meeting of the Ma
sonic fraternity holding membership in Os
kaloosa, at the hall, Friday evening, July
10, to take into consideration the propriety
of building q Masonic Temple. A full at
tendance Is desired.
BY order of Committee.
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Just received large invoice of harvest
goods such as Syrup in barrels or kegs
Fish of all kinds, Dried Fruits, everything
usually kept in first class store, which we
will sell as cheap as the cheapest and little
cheaper. Come and see US before buying
elsewhere. s. j. DUTToN & Co. 45w1
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The Marshall RepubEicau saws

ANOTHER CoURT.-Judge Sewers, of Oska-
loosa Jas referee, to hear and try the of Bepj
Binford g. Bro. vs.. H. E. j. Boardman, d. P. Car
penter and W. +. Coxhead. Caswell d Meeker,
Henderson, Merriman 81 Sutton, appear for Bin
ford Bros Parker & Rice for Coxhead; Board
man for Boardman and Carpenter. This will be
of manuscript de positions have been previously
foH
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GRUWELL g. MAYS
DRUGGISTS.

Always keep on hand full line ofDrugs,
Oils, Chemicals, notions and fancy toilet
articles, Patent Medicines and in fact every
thing usually kept in first-class Drug.
Store, remember the place in GruwelPs
Block, High Street. If
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There will be services at the United
Presbyterian church, on next Sabbath
(20th inst.) at ~ pm. Discourse by
Rev T. r. Lester. subject: The operation
of the Holy Spirit.