The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-17
PERSONAL.

ohohS thC hiduJ o,HuoiutauCCS LbotC Jul :
ing my stay in Richland, will mention a
few: On Thursday night l was enter
tanned by Hon. j. N. H. Campbell, who
formerly represented the county in the
Legislature. Mr.. c. is a gentleman of cul-
ture, most hospitable host, but alas /! for
his dscernment and judgment, he has affil,
lated with the political part Of the grange,
and believes that reform is only to be
sought at their hands He has a beautiful
farm of 240 acres, near where the sec
ond Nasty keeps his "X rodes post offs +"
James Campbell, one of the good farmers
of the township. and reader of the HER
AID for the last twenty years, lives near
the post office. l spent a few moments in
pleasant chat with him, and then called up.
on Philip Appel, a man who has honesty F"
written in unmistakable characters upon his
face Mr.. A. came to Richland during the
war, almost penniless, and by sober indus
try and careful economy now finds HIM
self the owner of fine 80 ere farm, with
the necessary amount of stock and fixtures
for its successful working AS he related
to me his experiences and successes,
could but turn my thoughts to other
branches of business or industry, and won
der what other trade, profession or bust.
ness would do as much for man, and
give such returns for the money invested.
How many merchants would like to begin
business with capital like his-$00, 000
and hope to achieve such results 4? Just 10
the west of Philip, lives his brother Peter
Appel, who has a wel!.kept farm of 100
acres. My next call was upon James Nc.
Auley, whom l found to be social enter.
tainer He feared | was candidate and
wanted 10 eleciioneer him." but learning
the object of my visit, his face relaxed, and
his invitation to "stay to dinner" was as
cordial as imperative. And such dinner
it was jolly-if you happen in that neigh
borhood and want No. meal, stop at
Mes. West of here mile or SO lives
Charley Shields, jolly good boy, who is
the owner of l65 acres OF farm, upon
which stands good house and IL splendid
barn. Charley and his neighbor Jam es
Engle, are OF anti-grange prOclivil les, ire
ferring 10 bile the ills they now endure,
than tlsa 10 otners they know not OF. Mr.
E. isa $50 acre farmer, and good one too
He also has a fine barn On Friday, the
setting sun found me away up in the
northeast corner OF the township, where !
remained as the guest of Chas Phelps, a
gentleman whom to know is pleasure
not only as friend and n brother, but as
man of good sound principles, and tiu,
Republican. On my return | had the
| pleasure of meeting DR.. }. F. Smith, O
Granville. The doctor keeps himself vel
posted on all current topics of the day, anG
after chat with him, you can but feel tina
the time was well employed, and as he ad
vances his opinions you will feel (unless I
granger) that his mind is hard, rich mug
get of innate good sense. Others there
are whom met and would be glad to NEE
again, but lest this become wearisome
will drop personals until my next visit t.
Richland, when with the acquaintance al
ready made shall be able to do more jus
tice to the people of that excellent town
ship. GEO. r. LEE.