The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-03
77e. INDEPENDENCE DAY. 1873.
ain God we Trust.

"In God we Trust"
Celebration AMI Basket Dinner under the
auspices of the Patrons of Husbandry in
Ingles' grove betwe en- Oskaloosa and Bea-
con-
President-Dr. Jarvis.
Marshal of the Day-Geo. Gilchrist.
Music-Sacred Chorus, 101a a. m.
Chaplain Hill.
Music-By the Band.
Reading Declaration-Mrs. G. w. Car
penter.
Music-Patriotic Glee.
Oration-Hon. NJ. nj. Walden.
Music-By the Band.
DINNER 1917 p. NJ.
Music-Song and Chorus.
Oration-Wm. Duane Wilson.
Music-By the Band.
Short Speeches on Patriotic Topics
By Citizens
Music-Sacred Song.
Benediction
A general invitation is extended to ev-
erybody to be present and participate
Process ions leave Oskaloosa and Beacon
for the grove at 10 a. m.
The Osceola Sentinel edited by the Hun
ter Bros, has this to say ofour place. Just
at this time, when we are working for an
other railroad, it may prove valuable
reading to some of us:
We had occasion this week to visit Oskaloosa,
the capital of Proud Mahaska." Although our
stay in the city was of but few hours duration,
it was long enough to convince US that the "City
of Trees" lie making rapid strides in progress and
Improvement. Exchange block" is to be filed
out to the corner; and South Side is to be built
up from street to street, with the exception of
one lot, and We unde rstand that negotiations
were pending for the purchase of that lot, which,
if successful, would result in Its being built up
with the balance. The buildings being erected
are of su bstantial character, such as would do
credit to the first cities of Iowa. The citizens
kave shaken off their ethargy and are waking up
to active life. The time was when 1t was diff
cult matter to push any public enterprise to a
was projected the people were wont to believe
that no particular efforts necessary on their
part to secure it. They had no objections to a
railroad, in fact rather wanted it, but they laid
the flattering JUNCTION to their souls that it was
bound to come anyway" that it could never
pass by the immense coal fields of which Oska-
terprises. The people would smile approvingly
and say, "Yes, that's so; that would be a good
thing for the town -" and then they would relapse
into their usual quiet condition, and wait for
those everlasting and eternal coal mines to do
the business But a change appears to have come
over the spirit of their dreams in this respect.
They are getting their eyes open to the FACT that
a town which relies entirely upon its natural
resources" is in danger of falling behind in the
race for prosperity and position, and are shaping
their course accordingly. Oskaloosa is surround
ed by splendid country, and she can achieve a
proud place among Iowa cities, If her people con-
linue TO adhere to the same line of policy that
they have pursued i'll the past few months. We
enjoyed the pleasure Of clasping hands with
many old and valued acquaintences. We called
at the HERALD office of course, but it being after
business hours, we didn't find any one at home.
Doc. jackson (vho is sort of privileged character)
however, piloted us through the establishment,
which has undergone many improvements since
we last visited it, and it is now one of the most
complete printing houses IN central Iowa. The
HERALD is a recognized power in Mahaska, and
has attained TO degree of prosperity that IL
highly fattering to Messrs. Leighton d Needham,
the energetic boys who preside over its des-
tinies."