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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

KEOKUK COUNTY.-The Neos has the
following sorrowful incident: "Near the
crossing of Jefferson aud Spring streets,
men with teams and scrapers were employ
ed at work. 1t seems that one team had
been entrusted to reckless boys, and the
result Was runaway. The horses had a
short run, came in contact with a tree,
loosing themselves from the scraper, after
which The dashed across the street and
plunged wildly along the sidewalk passing
DR.. Huff's residence. His little son Write
who had only moment before left the
house, was near the gate, looking, doubt
less, at his fathers team which was stand.
ing hitched after a morning drive in the
country. The little boy, conscious of his
danger, gave a scream and attempted to
run away, while his mother, alarmed by
the cry, FASTENED out. but had only time
to get near enough to witness the fearful
sight of her little boy being tram pied and
crushed under the horses hoofs. DR.. Cook,
who happened to be near by, carried the
injured child into the house, but to the
practiced SURGEON the pallid countenance
and faint means told only too we'll the sal
story that Deaths messenger had indeed
come. Severe bodily pain had been inflict-
ed upon the child's breast and shoulder
but the immediate cause of alarm was con.
cussion of the brain, resulting from a
wound on the back of the head.". The
harvest of small grain in Keokuk county
is the best garnered for number of years
Corn looks promising, but is beginning tc
need rain, and the crops of garden yegeta
bles is being cut short by the contin.
ued dry weather. "A little son of Samuel
NParker's accidentally cut his knee quite
severely with drawing knife on Tuesday
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07
CENTAUR IINIMENT

There is no pain which the Centaur Liniment
will not relieve, no swelling it will not subdue,
and no lameness which it will not cure. This ia
strong language. but 1t is true Where the pa rts
are not gone, its effects are marvellous II has
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia.
lockjsw, palsy sprains, dwellings, caked breasts,
scalds, burns, sat rheunl, ear-ache, &C., upon the
human frame, and of strains, SPAWN, gals, &C.,
upon animals in one year than have all other pre-
tended remedies since the world began. 1t ia a
counter-irritant, an allhealing pain reliever.-
Cripples throw away their clutches, the lame walk
poisonous bites are rendered harmless and the
wounded are healed without scar. II is no hum
bug. The recipe is published around each bottle.
1t Is selling as no article ever before sold and it
sells because it does just what II pretends to do.
Those who now suffer from Rheumatism, pain or
swelling deserve to suffer if they will not use
&c ntaur Liuiment. More than 1900 certificates OF
remarkable cures, including frozen limbo chron
ic rheumatism, govt, running tumors, &C., have
been received. We will send acirculal contain
ing certificates. the recipe, &C., gratis any
requesting it. One bottle Of the yellow wrapper
Centaur Eminent is worth one handred dollars
for spawn ed or sweenied horses and mules, or
for screw-worm In sheep stock owners -this
IMMINENT is worth your attention No family
shoald be without CeLtaur Liniment. j. b.
ROSE q Co, New York
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

RETURNED-Dr. Stafford and family re-
turned to our city last Monday, to make
this their home. They left last April for
California, have travelled extensively
through that State, were not satisfied W it'll
climate, soil or anything else, and went
from there to Springfield, Mo-, where they
have resided for several weeks past. Mr..
Stafford says Sprinfield is the incest town
they saw while away, but Oskaloosa is
nicer than any of them. The family is
glad to get back, and Doc says his health
has improved ever since he left California
He brought his dog back with him and
when asked why he did it he said that he
couldn't bear to leave anything with life
in it in California" which showed his
opinion of the Golden State. We bid them
welcome
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

CHANGE IN D. v. R. r. RUNNING TIME.
"A note from the General Ticket Agent
Barker, of the Des Moines Valley Road,
says: Train No. Q now makes the follow
ing connections: At Ottumwa, with trains
east and west on the B. & M. R. R; at
Ashland with the G. & s. w. train for the
southwest, and at Keokuk with the G. B..
& O., the NJ. V. & w., the T. P. & w., and
the T. W. & W. Railways This latter
hasjust put ON lightning express from
Keokuk to Toledo in 16 hours as the con-
neetions are close, the time from points on
our road will be most excellent. Just think
for instance, from Des Moines to Toledo in
"a hours, faster time than ever before made
and hours shorter than via any other
route, and of course that much gain to all
eastern points, including Cincinnati, Pitts
burg. New York, etc.
Train No. A connects closely at Eddy
vile with the Central X. r. for travel from
that road and at Ottumwa with trains
east and west on the B. & NJ. at Ashland
with the G. s. & w. for travel to the south
west, and at Keokuk with the last trains
of the T. W. &W., the C. B. s. O., aud the
nj. ". & w. Ry's.
Train No. l connects at Ashland with
the G. 8. & w for travel to the southwest !;
at Ottumwa with the B. s. NJ trains for
east and west at Eddyville with the c..
X. of Iowa train for the north, and at
Grand Junction with the G. s. N. w. for
the east
Train No. connects with the G. & s..
w. a, Ashland for the southwest at OF.
tumwa with trains both east and west on
the b. & NJ, and at Eddyville on the G. R.
X. train for the north.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

EDS. HERALD.-The harvest is ended
and the political contest is at hand, and re-
form is demanded by all. But where is
the man that will indicate the mode by
which this reform is to be effected Is it
to be done by State legislation or by the
slow process of Congressional enactments,
or must we look to the people? As the
people are the source of all polit ical pow
er, they alone are able to correct the many
evils that are go much complained of at
the present time, and 10 do this we must
reduce our expenses by less legislation and
reduction of salaries; have but few
courts and less number of lawsuits !;
elect none to office but those that have the
courage to do the right-goOd men and
true, and never ask what church he is
member OF, but let the test be, is he honest
and has he the capacity. Let such a course
be pursued and in three years the taxes
will be reduced thirty per cent, and capital
will seek investment in our State and the
people be happy and free of debt Let re-
form commence at home by cultivating re
ligion and morals, and the social virtues
cease to fight among ourselves and live in
harmony as free and intelligent people
should and all will be we'll P.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

RAILROAD MEN.-Just before going to
press we received a call from Mr.. Van
Vleet and Mr.. Hinckley, who accompanied
by Hon. e. Clark and Col. Milo Smith, are
here looking after the Southwestern. Mr.
Hinckley, as all our members know, is the
builder of this road ; Mr.. Van Vleet repre-
sents corporation of Holland Capitalists
Messrs Clark and Smith are directors in
the road. AS We write they are examin
ing some of our immense coal banks, to as
certain if all reports told about them are
true. They will find ten feet veins of al
fine coal as the State of Iowa or any ives
tern State can boast Of A favorable re
port from Mr.. Van Vleet will procure the
money and resumption of work on this
long needed road.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

SEVERE ACCIDENT Tuesday sev-
eral members of William Kemper's family,
and relative-Mrs. Allen, of Ohio, were
riding in the country, and by sudden jolt,
the back Sc at was thrown cut, and Mrs.
Kemper and Mrs. Allen thrown violently
to the ground, producing severe conclusion
of the spine in each case. DR.. Hoffman
was called and reports the injuries severe
Init not necessarily dangerous
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II an editor omits anything he is lazy.
If he speaks of things as they are. people
get angry If he CLOSES over, or smooths
down the rough points, he is bribed If
he calls things by their proper names he
is unfit for an editor. Ii he does not fur
nish his readers with jokes, he is mullet.
If he does, he is rattlehead, lacking sta
bility. Ii he condemns the wrong, he IS a
good fellow, but lacks discretion. If he
lets wrong and injustice go unmen toned +,
he is coward. If he exposes a public
man, he does it to crafty spite-is the
tool of clique or belongs to the "outs. "
If he INDUCES in personalities he is black
guard; if he does not, his paper is dull
and insipid,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

Lightning Cufs.-The promptrelief afforded
in numerous cases by the use of DR.. Trask's Mag
netic Ointment has not only persuaded people
that 1t contains Magnetism, but they call ii the
Lightning cure. In rheumatism. wanderiI z
paine, neuralgia and irrtabiIity, one application
gives instant relief. and continued use win usu-
ally accomplish permanent cue
See advertisement in another column. As
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

AMOS HoLLINGswoRTH an old and re-
spected citizen of this city, died Monday
morning last. Mr.. III. has been sick for
over year, gradually failing, until death
relieved him of his suffering here on earth.
He was highly esteemed by all who knew
him, and an influential member of the So
ciety of Friends. He was at one time
elected Mayor of Oskaloosa, and served to
the entire ga tisfac ton of ALL His brother,
Benjamin, arrived few days before has
death. His remains were followed to their
last resting place by large number of
sympathizing friends. He leaves wifi e
and daughter
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

The Friends are erecting a large and
commodious frame boarding house or
their College lot in the north part OF town
for the accommodation of students attend
ing that institution of learning. 1t is de
signed to complete this building and open
it before Yearly Meeting, which Begin
next month.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

A PoLYaLo1 BUSINESS. widespread in
fueace Of American skill and enterprise has out
stripped the cOmpr chen sions of the Americans
themselves. The fabrics OF our mills clothe the
savages OF both continents. They wrap the loius
Of Africa, and tha tswny sklns of thes South
American pampas. But wider still are spread
the products OF our skill In medicines. A late
visit to DR.. J. O. Aver q Co.'S labratory and of.
fcein Lowell, showed us that the VIII ole surface
Of the hsbitsbis globe pays its trib ute there !;
there they cater to and serve the requiem ens OF
almost ell nations. Their publica tions are In
many tongues that wild ely severed peoples use.
Their letters must be read nom and written in
many tongues, for which there sit long range OF
correspondents with the indispens sable accom-
piishments for their duties. Their daily mail Of
half bushel OF letters brings them advices, or.
dsrs and remittAnces from the circle Of the wor Id
We were overwhelmed with amazement, and our
readers would be by an inspection Of this wonder
fully extensive. health-deaiing enterprise. Holly
Syringe (Hiss) couservator, H
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

We understand that the members OF the
Republican Central Committee for one or
two townships will try to defeat the holding
of an election therein by refusing to pre-
side, thus hoping to make capital for the
grange ticket. By reference to the call il
will be seen that the electors present on
that day, at any polls, are empowered &c
select their own judges and clerks, and
proceed the same as if the committeeman
was present Be on hand aud attend to
the matter
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

FIRE COMMUNICATING on our sug-
gestions OF last week, the boys pitched In
and organized two fire companies, and
have both the old engines in charge. They
effected their organizations in regular
style, and will dc much good, we doubt
not if they follow it up. BY the way, we
would like to have the names OF OH GERS
and members of the various companies,
steam and all, if the Secretaries viii fur :
nioh
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

Primary election next Saturday, August
9th. Be sure you attend. If your Com
mitteeman refuses or fails to attend, elect
some one from the voters present, to con
duct it as recommended in the call. and go
on with the work, Do not let design ing
men thus prevent you from voting your
preference.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

We paid visit to the ster eoscope manu-
factory of 81. N. Little, in Col. Fishers
building, opposite the Herald Block, and
found the business carried on more extern.
sively than We supposed. He has all kinds
of stereoscopes, hand and box, with hun
dreds of views of all kinds that cannot fail
to please. The price is low, within the
reach ofall, and nicer parlor ornament
is hard to find. We endorse the following
from the Iowa Homestead "As to quail.
ty, Mr.. Titles sterescopes are unrivalled.
His collections of both American and for
eign views are considered by good judges
the finest ever offered in the west"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

PREMIUM LIsT.-After 80 long a time
the Premium Lists for our county fair are
ready tor distribution. The delay was oc
casioned by misunderstanding among
the officials regarding the advertisements
which is all o. X now. The premium
have been greatly enlarged this year, and
all should strive to have something to ex
hibit
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

e. ID. GLAZE bought Samuel Kemble's
school house. and moved it to the DR.. Cox
lo' on Main street. where he will move his
marble shop in few days. Jno. Davis
a'so moved a small building on the same
lot recently, and opened a carriage trim
ming shop.
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MAHAsKA CoUNTY.-Arditor Ruan fur
nishes the following interesting totals from
his Census Report recently transmitted to
the Auditor OF State. 1t makes splendid
showing for our county. Who says Ma
haska is not an Eden? Dwelling houses
4049; No. offalnilies 41S7; No. of white
males II, 1888; No. of white females 1858
No. colored males III No. colored females
1873; voters 4,S14; foreigners not natural
lied ZIG; militia 1878; improved land
No. of acres POI ,048 total acres 36S, $40
unimproved 1877 ,592; No. bushels of wheat
for 1872, S2,2O5; corn 3,0SO,S62 oats
613,492 barley 14,O11; pounds of wool
97,673.
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stop my paper" said an irate individ.
ual lew days since "You said some
thing about MY brother who is candidate
on the granger ticket" To this risky
gent we would commend the expression OF
the boy who was accused Of hayiap odor.
oas feet 'If you think them stink you list
orter smell EN- in summer" So we saw
"you jist orter wait"
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Last Saturday afternoon we took trip
west OF town, and had pretty good chance
to see the crops. Wheat is injured in some
places; in others it is superb. Corn is
good, and with little rain soon, will do
as well as usual Other crops an average
yield apparently; grass splendid Stopped
at the residence of John Kinney and par
took of splendid repast spread by the
hands of his excellent lady. John is farm
ing 100 acres. and doing well with it.
Last Tuesday we were out southeast of
town and found the farmers busy gathering
a bountiful harvest. Called on our friend K
NJ. Ball, whose farm we found in fine
condition The wheat in this section is
generally good. but great many pieces of
corn thereabouts will not make decent
fodder; other pieces again are doing well.
The long wet spell at time of planting,
and the dry spell of late, are the causes of
failure in this section.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

Porte WEIGH undertook to explain how
he worked against Geo. Gilchrist, in the
granger convention. on account OF his re-
ligious views, but makes failure of the at
tempt to get out of a betrayal of confidence
Must mans religious views be brough,
into politics?
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JASPER CoUNTY-Besack & Rogers
of the Republican have ordered new
power press to meet the increasing de-
mands of their business. "A couple at
Prairie City wishing to marry, procured a
license from Knoxville, and when they
stood up and gave the license to the preach
er, were informed by him that they were
in the wrong county, and he could not
marry them. Nothing daunted, they pro-
cured vehicles and drove six miles, cross
ed the county line, and were duly tied. =.
Burglars at Newton relieved man named
Penn of $3.50. recently . The Republican
Primary Election in Jasper comes off Au =
gust 80
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-08-07

BRASS BAND.-The boys about towr
have organized new brass band, procur
ed instruments, and are now practicing
The members are A. NJ. Jones, Fred Kelly
Swain Hopes, Frank Lof1and, Frank
Bird, VIM. Shaler, Pierce Perdue, Ed
Walton and Lou Mccall. A fine array
of young musical talent.
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PRAIRIE TIP. CORRESPONDENCE.
SHARON Aupust 1 1877

SHARON, August 1, 1878.
DEAR HERALD.-After perambulating
here and there, over the beautiful town.
ship of Prairie, find myself at this sober,
staid, and withal neat city of Sharon
When say sober" city, mean it literal.
ly, for here is found strict prohibition. 1t
works well, and no drunken brawls per.
wade the Streets" A keg of beer once
found its unrighteous way to the city, but
the vigilant authorities forbade it's landing
and threatened to throw it-like tea in
Boston harbor-ovel board but finally
decided to let it pass through the city to
another place. 1t spoiled on the way and
Sharon was saved
Sharon was named after the Rose of
Sharon, and was formerly called New
Sharon, because it was new when it rose ;
but since its Incorporation which took effect
in the winter of 1871, it has dropped the
New" and now is known as Sharon.
'Nettie Sanford" interviewed this place
once, and told who the old settlers were,
who kept the best peanuts; who gave the
greatest number of inches in yard; gave
the qeneaology of several families; an
elaborate treatise OF the "fall of man." and
l am told "puffed up" number of the best
men of the city. Your readers will doubt.
less remember her with pleasure to think
that she-won't interview any more. Since
that eventful time it has been more or less
unsafe for correspondents to interview
this city. However, being thoroughly
versed in military science-I learned in
the home guards-and being EARNED to
the teeth" with pencil oyer each ear.
and an umbrella under my arm, vens.ed !,
usci-ed, oidi-ed. Ash gracefully guided
my pony up to the door of that famous
hotel. the Sharon House, who should l see
and hear but mine host. 8. W. Lewis, sing.
ing "see the conquering hero comes. !"
l"pitch In all the force and get dinner for
one"l Then with outstretched hand he
hsde me welcome as only such a landlord
can. Everybody knows Stephen, If t..ey
don't they ought to. He was named after a
celebrated saint of that name, but lam cor.
ryto say that this modern Stephen does not
emulate all the virtues of his patron saint
He Is peculiar; he keeps hotel; he lets
young people from Oskaloosa and other
places come to bis house and spend the
precious evening hours In dapolng. Oh,
he's bad AsI SAID be keeps hotel sndI
nan truly say he keeps 1t better than the
trsditionary old lady that profane juven-
lies are fond Of using a. comparison in
the hotel business. If you don't believe
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Oskaloosa, Iowa, July 80, 1873.

The Teachers Institute in Mahaska
county commences August 18th, 1878, and
will continue six days. The day sessions
will be held Sin Oskaloosa College. The
evening sessions will be held in the New
CourtI Room. Those persons desiring q
teachers certificate during the next twelve
months, are respectfully referred to sec. 81
of school laws of 1872, and notes thereto !;
or section 1862 of school laws of 1873, and
notes thereto. E. BAKER,
Aug. 2, '73. Co. Supt.
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Some people look upon newspaper as
a channel through which they may gain
notoriety, crafty personal malice, or get
free advertising, seeming to regard it no
sin to thus impose upon the publisher.
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MARRIAGES.
BUTCHER-AI4LEN-Ont the LIST day August,
at the residence Of the brides brother in law
den, j. w. BUTCHER. of st. Louis. No., to Miss
MINERVA z. ALLEN, Of this place.
The Supt. Gays that If there are any more school
misses in the county that think they can make
their wedding toilet by $50 a. m, that they are
ready to marry and have his consent.
We say that we believe there are plenty of
school marms in the comfy who can. prepare such
toilet by the time pecifed. However, 1t shows
Willingness that is coumeDdable. We wish the
happy groom and his $50 bride pleasant journey
through life; and with early start they will be
likely to have one.
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RELIeIoUs.-The Universaiists will hold
a basket meeting three miles west of George
town, in Monroe township, Lext Sunday at
10 O'Clock, August 10, at the Wymore
school house, one mile northeast of Robert
BASES. Several ministers are expected 10
be present, and good meeting is expected
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LIST OF LETTERS
FREMONT CORE sPoNoENcE.

EDS. HERALD.-In this vicinity farmers
are succeeding finely with their harvesting
although the weather is very warm. 1t is
estimated that the wheat crop is much bet
ter this year than for some time previous.
Oats were certainly never better, and
grass is as good as could be wished. Corn
is needing rain, especially the late crop,
which will not pan out without few re-
freshing showers. 1t is electioneering
time, and candidates hunting eagerly for
support at our primary, can be seen al
most any dsy. From the present appear
ances tickets will be "spht" consider
able at the coming election. Fright
against might, is our motto. but we don't
60 this thing ola might to break upIparties
political or otherwise, right or wrong, in
consideration of satisfying mere vaulting
ambition. Good men are needed, and
will receive support, regardless of parties
or cliques. Yours truly. QUINBY.
Framont Auo ? 1910
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Castona Is more than substitute for castor
oil. 1t Is the only SAFE article ia existence which
is certain to assimilate 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 rest. "a
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To the District Secretaries of Mahaska
1 County.

The District Secretaries that have not
fled with the Auditor certified plat of
their respective districts, also a certified
list of district officers to the Auditor, Treas
urer and Superintendent, will attend to
that duty Immediately.
+. BAKER, Stunt.