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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

MALAYSIA CoUsTY.-The Herald
reports the recent organization of a
Lodge of Good Templars at Beacon
with 80 charter members. 80 petitions
for membership were presented the
first evening. Fifteen years ago this
would not have been surprising. Then
almost every town in Iowa had live
working Lodge. The Order is good
and useful, but unless it has changed
materially in late years, lacks some
element to give 1t permanence.
The Herald is preparing for publica-
ton, statistical table showing the
amount coal mined in the county in
1873. 1t can make a good showing.
Give us also the amount shipped, Bro.
Leighton. We want to show our peo-
pie how much more profit there is in
raising coal than in raising corn.
Luther Hoffmire, 30 years of age,
who has been Justice of the Peace in
Union township for II years was late
~ admitted to the Bar. He had stud
led only at home, from his own books,
and never recited to u preceptor
"Mahaska county, and indeed Iowa,
is getting more free advertising on ac-
count of our artesian we'll, than any
one would think who has not large
lot of exchanges on hand. 1t will pay
us i'm that manner If we never reach
wate-.n
Oskaloosa, through committee,
now offers bonus of$20, 900 to COM
pany proposing to build corn starch
mandatory there of capacity for con-
Stunning 1900 bushels per day; bonus
TO be paid In Nov. 1875, or as soon
thereafter as the factory is ready for
operation.
Under the heading Marriage IN
High Life" the Leader publishes =
notice Of the marriage OF Byron V.
Sewers and Miss Laura, daughter oi
Hon w. Il. Smith.
William Gilmour of Scott town
ship, shipped a barrel of apples to his
native land, Scotland. He says his
friends who received them write back
that the freight on them Was $3.50
and that the apples We're cheaper than
they could get them at home" Sl3.5t
IL probably meant instead of $3.50.
The Leader has just finished the
printing OF 1000 pamphlets devoted t.
Home Manufacture, and presenting Q
history Of the Oskaloosa Agriculture
Works. Port asks the farmers and
business men to take hold of the en-
terprise to the full extent of 100000
and establish work which will be Q
credit to the State.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

"GoT ESouGH.--Thee editor of the
VOTER has got enough of the very
small personal squabble in which the
VOTER and Democrat has been en-
gagged in for some time. Very we'll,
80 have we. Democrat.
The falsity which has characteriz-
ed the Democrats part in the "squab-
bile" from the beginning is patent as
ever ut the close. The editor secs
low he was injuring himself and his
paper by his nntruthful and vulgar
slang, and wants to stop it. So he
'ries TO make ii appear that the Vo-
YER has cried ''hold, enough" when
the fact il it has all the while said
Lay on, McDuif." The VOTER ac-
complislled j nst what it started out
10 do---induce The Senator to make a
fool of himself. If he can Oh
has the disposition to do any
good for his constituency or the State
ahile he remains at Des Moines we
are willing to let him do so with
nut further disturbing him for the
present, as ha says he has enough
sad admits That he has hee:i engag
"a. Ia very sulall business.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

PARTS UNKNows," says the Dan
bury Nc,cs, "is where they don't adj
vertise." Roclsafellow appreciates
The truth Of Bailey's remark, and
keeps the location OF his grocery es-
Establishment known by the very best
means, and his trade shows the re.
suits. Call at Rockafellow's, east
eide of Public Square for anything
you want IN the grocery line, and
John will give yon the best figures the
market will afford.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Eotice to C0n:rac,..,

The undersigned will receive s..,.
proposals up to 2 p. m. of Tile 5,L ned
of February, 1874. for furrishir, Gay
terial and building "a frame ma,
House 2ix30, in independent n ls,'1.
Of Pleasant Ridge. Knoxyilla I'm
ship. The right is reserved 10 81, -,
ali-bids If deemed too high. snan;sI rsi
tions may be seen at the ra.j s'lIca'
Of the undersigned. a'Ne" et
az J BRITT.
l5z-5f'l Pres't Of Board
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

10 to 1880. Devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. w. S. Fracke elton.
1880 to IL. Address Of welcome by
Rev. f. l.. Briggs, and response by
Rev. II. f. Wallace.
IL to IL. What are the results to be
aimed at by this convention? Opened
by Rev. J. T. bly,.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
to 1870. Open with prayer by /.
Y. Atherton. Reports o. Superinten-
dents.
1880 to 2:1O What methods can be
employed to induce the Churches to
pecuniarly sustain the Sabbath
Schools? Opened by w. b. Young.
2:l0 TO 3. Is the present system OF
music beneficial to Sabbath Schools ?
Opened by G. b. Boydston.
3to4. The uudeveloped talent in
our churches: How can it be brought
out and used in our Sabbath Schools
Opened by e. l.. Briggs.
EVENING SESSION.
G. Devotional exercises.
$50. Children's meeting and object
lessons. /. Y. Atherton.
1880. Miscellaneous business clos
ing with the doxology.
j. G.. YOUNG,
Chairman Committee.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Legal Notice.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court of Marion Coun-
ty, Iowa, an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and tss-
lament of Sarah Jane Silby, deceased,
which will come on for hearing on
the 1st day Of the next June term OF
said Court, commencing on Monday,
the LIST day of June, 1874, at which
time and place all persons interested
may be heard.
Dated at Knoxville, Dec. 81, 1879.
ALLEN HAMRTCK,
1924 Clerk Circuit Court.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

Nor AaREEp.--We last week pubiish>
oh an article from the Oskaloosa Leader
In reference to Railroad project. To
this article the Abba Unisn answers as
follows:
You are very correct, brother WEIGH.
i'm saving that the people of Abba and
Knoxville want the A. h. " ID. X. Ii.
built and ought to have it. You arc very
generous, too, in Offering us ten miles OF
your Malaska county railroad iron, and
it does look as though the D. V. and the
Central might as well use the same track
from Oskaloosa and Eddyyil!e and estab-
lish union depots at the two points. fonr
plan, however, is too intricate for our
comprehension. We do not see how 1t
would make the Central a more paying
road TO bend it around and run 1T 10
Knoxville from Abba. IF the Sleeps
leg bend" was "a wild and uproiitabie
enterprise" why would a fish-hood bend
be wise and profitable oneE The hook
might do much toward feeding the Is. "
NJ, but that is not what the people put
their money into the Central to accom-
plish. They wanted and still want rail-
road to st. Louis. If the ten miles OF
spare iron lying between Eddyviile and
Oskaloosa could be used South of Abba
and enough more added to it to extend
the Central to Moulton. it would begin
to look like business, and If equitable
arrangements could be made with the
St. l.. X. G. 81 n. we believe the entire
limo of the Central, including the ''sheep's
leg bend" would he a paying investment
for both the company and the people.
wish the South end of the Contra
completed we would have no fears about
the A. *. It d.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

OTLEy makes the following show
ing of business transacted by the ID.
V. r.. II. Company at that place dur
ing the year 1879. Mr.. NJ. G. Geb-
hardt, Freight Agent, furnishes the
figures TO Mr.. Craddiek, Secretary Of
our County Agricultural Society for
transmission to the State Society, as a
part of his annual report. Shipped
from Otley
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

To THE FARMERS. know man.
of you want to sell your farms. fyor
do, now is the time to leave descyin.
ton with me, as | want to try and in.
duce Eastern men TO come here and
buy. Put them down 10 SELLING
price and come on at once. ivan,
100 at least. / mean business. Ma
cost to you unless ! sell the land. Cali
soon. (2otf) T.. 7. SPEPRy
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

A GRANGE WEDDIHG.--At tho resi-
dence OF j. X. Clark, in Red Rock town
ship, few days since, by VIM. Hughes,
Esq, was celebrated the first Grange
marriage we'have heard OF, Mr.. Simon
Summerlott and Miss Arsedora Ruble.
When all WAS ready, the groom and bride
marched out of the house, and taking
their stand upon Il wood-pile, were made
man and wife. About sixty guests were
present to witness the novel wedding.-
Democrat.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

BLANKS. very full assortment OF
blanks will always be found on hand
at the VOTER Office, including deeds
warranty and quit claim; mortgages
real estate and quit claim; bonds-ti-
tie, official, etc.; Justices notices.
Contstable's sale notices, snp9nas; ex-
ecutions, warrants, promlssory notes,
etc., etc.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Wanted, to sell

Coop PICS. Mr.. w. B. Young, Jr.,
sold last week, from his farm four
miles northwest of this city, ten pigs,
cross of Chester White and Poland
China, nine months old, which averag-
ed 275 pounds each-a little over a
pound for each day OF their age.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Chairman Committee

THE burning OF the house of l.. L..
Burch in Union township was recor-
ded last week. Citizens of that vi
cinity have contributed generously to
replace his losses.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
JoLLY's Ready Writer.

TAKE notice. have purchased
G.. w. Palmer's stock of dry goods,
groceries, boot and shoes, etc, and
will occupy his room on the south
west corner ofthe public square, where
| will sell as cheap as the cheapest for
cash. Will also buy wheat, oats, rye.
barley, butter, eggs, hides, pelts, rags,
and all other articles usually handled
by shippers, for which the highest
market price in cash will be paid.
Don't sell your grain and produce or
buy goods, until you first call and see
me. Remember the place, southwest
corner Of the public square-Palmer's
old stand. Ii. b. KEEFER.
Knoxville, Iowa, Jan. 10, 1874.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

QUARTERLY MEETINds.-The Sec
ond Quarterly Meetings, M. j..
Church, forthe following charges, will
be held as follows:
For Knoxville Circuit, Jan. 18th and
18th, 1874, at Huffimans School
House.
For Attica Circuit Jan. Goth and
2lst.
For Knoxville Station, Jan. oath
and 25th.
BY order Of J. B. HILL, p. f..
Per l.. J.. BRIGGS.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

BRIDGE Across Honey Creek, on the
Knoxville and Attica road, hall-mile
from the latter place, has just been
completed. 1t is wooden structure
built upon heavy stone abntments
which are laid upon piling driven
down IA feet to the solid rock. The
bridge has a span of so feet, and an ap-
proach- work Of GO feet. The span is
longer than would otherwise have
been required, In consequence of the
unavoidable necessity Of building the
bridge diagonalIy across the stream.
For the same reason the abutments
are longer, and contain an unusually
large amount Of stone.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
900 Live Agents

JAMES HAYNES, who for year past
has faithfully stood at the editorial
helm and ably piloted the Abba Spirit
Of tie West, pronounced his valedic-
tory last week. Hope the Spirit will
not.cease, by reason Of the change, to
be one of the best county papers here
about.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

JASPER CoUNTY.-Some months
ago one Hessdorfer was driving across
a bridge, and his mules advanced
backward and ran the wagon off.
The man and his family, team and
wagon tumbled down together, and
one child was killed Mr.. III. asks the
Board Of Supervisors for damages to
the amount Of over $1,000, claiming
that the bridge should have been so
banistered us to have prevented such
an accident. The Free Press says:
" Rather than go TO law they had
better give him $3.50"
The merchants at Colfax who were
burnt out recently are preparing to re-
build Immediately.
Alta recent quiet old-folks dinner
party at. Newton, the ages of the guests
were taken. Six of them averaged "!
years.
The Republican has recently been
enlarged and improved. Ii now is
printed on the cooperative plan, that
is one-half Of it is printed in Chicago.
This enable, 1t to give its readers a
better return for thc.r money in an
increased amount of matter. The
new power press does admirable work,
and the paper looks more entsrpris-
ing than ever.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

KANSAS, KANSAS, KANsAs.-Full
information, including maps, cost o.
lands, terms, ETC., furnished free.
Call and get them. Tickets, good t.
any point on the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railroad, furnished at low.
est rgtes. tlstfl f. +. .srERgy.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

PRoTRAcTED MEETING Under con-
d,rct of Rev. Shafer, M. E., Of Pleasant
Vile protractcd Meeting commenced
nj the Reese School House, in Union
township on Sunday, Sd inst. Esq,
Lucas informs us that gratifying in :
tcrest was manifested, and q number
Of accessions to the Church had been
the result at latest word. the meeting
10 was thought would continue several
weeks IL the interest continued.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

GRANGE OFFICERS. Knoxville Grange.
No. 81, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Master-Stephen w. Woodruff.
Overseer--W. j. Willard, jr.
Leeturer--Isaac Kneeland.
Secretary John c. Gibson.
Observation-Disclosures Jenkins.
Steward. r. Vincent.
Assistant Steward--James Mathews.
Chaplain--Osbin Marsh.
Gate keeper-Samttel Huffman.
Ceres Mrs. Isaac kneeland.
Pomona Mrs. James A. Storer.
Flora--Mrs. Elizabeth 5. Shlvers.
Lady Asst Steward-Mrs w J Willard.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

COUNTY the special meet
ing of the Marion County Central AS
ISOLATION Of Oranges OF p. of IL. held in
Knoxville, OH Saturday the Sd inst, the
name of the Association was changed to
that of "County Council Of +. OF III. of
Marion County" in order TO conform TO
the 2srd Article of the Constitution of the
State Grange and the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year:
President--James Mathews.
Secretary-W. j. Willard.
Treasurer-John &. Gibson.
County Agent-Virgil Roberts.
Trustees j. 5. Shaw, z. Apologize,
w. Is. RouZe.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

ANTIDoTE FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the medical fraternity have considered
that there was no antidote for poisoning
by aconite. A few years since a lady in
Winterset was poisoned by this drug,
given to her by mistake, and a dozen
physicians, under oath, stated that it had
no antidote. DIR. Grimes appears to have
been the discoverer Of a course of treat
nent that will neuiralize the effect of it,.
lie developed it in the case of j r. Mont
gomery, whose attempt at suicide was
noted in the Register. Montgomery
swallowed about three ounces of this
deadly drug. 1t was discovered soon
after it was taken and two physicians
were summoned but did nothing for him,
stating that he must die. Dr.. Grimes
was called, and as soon as he arrived he
administered dose of morphine. This
| was followed with thirty drops of bella
! donna and a teaspoonful Of chloroform,
given every three hours. BY daylight
the spasms ceased and the patient was
| given brandy. Whenever there were
sym ptoms of return of the spasm the
belladonna and chloroiorm were renew
ed. The result is that the patient has
recovered Des Noines Register.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
HOME MARKETS. Our city dealers
afe paying cash at following rates for

ARTISTS, ATTENTION. The under.
signed has new and good Car, with
full outfit of materials for taking pic
lures. which he wishes to sell at very
low figures. Address
r. J. PRENTICE,
1922 Pleasantyille, Marion Co., Ia.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

FRIEND BARKER The protract-
ed meeting at the Hale School house
south of Columbia, closed last Sab
bath evening, having resulted in
twenty-four conversions to the NJ. +.
Church, and one to the Christian I'm
ion.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

In ERRoR.-We erred last week in
stating that the Board Of Supervisors
had fixed the penal amount Of the
Treasurer's bond at 100000. We
should have said S10,0 900.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

MARRIED Jan. Sth, 1874, at the
Office Of the officiating Magistrate, by
Jno. III. Templeton, Esq, Mr.. Chas.
w. Hams and Miss Martha Tennis,
all OF Marion County, Iowa.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

A DEBATE upon the question OF
Compulsory Education took place one
evening last week at Pleasant Hill
School House, five miles east of town.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

CASTDkIA IL more than sue'tit1te i"I ras
tor Oil IL is tho only safs article In rh.sn.
which il certain to sssimilate the food rrSpls'. Wv
bowen, wind collie, and produce nature, sSss
it eontsins neither minerals, morphine or sieolet
and is pleasant 10 take Children need not cry sN-
mothers mNy rest.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

WILL Do.-Mr. Virgil Roberts re-
ports that on New Years Day Mr..
Hiram Briggs and his wife, resident
near Attica. were weighed he bal
anced the scales at 1877, and she at 2S3
pounds. Total 4S0.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

THE Board Of Supervisors have
fixed the salary Of the Auditor at
81 200, with an-allowaneo Of $500 for
deputy.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

FURs WANTED. Cash paid o
FuPs OF all kinds at the Cincinnati
Clothing Hall, Knoxville. go
ELI OPPENHFIMER.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

IMPORTANT RAILROAD ARRANGE
MENTs.-Some of the results of the re-
cent change in the management of the
Des Moines Valley road are beginning
to show themselves. An arrangement
has been perfected between that road
and the G.. b. IL Q. by which freight
from all along the line between Keokuk
and Des Moines will be taken to Bur-
lngton or Chicago without breaking
bulk, that from above Ottumwa being
brought direct over the Il. 6 NJ. some
thing which, until recently, has been
hitherto unknown in the history OF
these roads. The same arrange
inent will be made in regard to
passengers as soon AS it seems to be war
ranted- taking cars direct from Des
Moines to Chicago via Ottumwa and
Burlington. These arrangements will
be especially advantageous to Des Moines
and other points above Ottumwa, which
have hitherto had but one direct outlet
TO the East. They indicate also, the
slow but sure control which the G. b. d
q. is gaining of all business in Southern
Iowa, and the gradual but certain ex-
tinguishment of the old ID. V. as an indie
pend ent line.--Howkeye.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Gentagsr Imminent.

There is no pain which the Cen
tafr Eminent will not relieve, no
swelling it viii not subdue, and no
lameness which il will not cprs
This ia strong language. but TIA
true. It has produced mere cures
t....... ,,,,r.ln,i. iossiaw
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Program me

OfHe Township s. S. Convention, to be
hetd an the M H. Church ut RnOr-
Uilte, commencing Friday morning,
Jan. 30th, at 10 O'Clock q. m.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

THE Central Iowa District Agri-
cultural Society, at recent meeting
in Des Moines, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, j. ID. Wright, ofLucas county !;
Vice-P President, d. NJ, Flynn, of Dali
las; Secretary, p. III. Bristow, of
Polk; Treasurer, Larkin Wright, of
Marion; Marshall, J. C. Miller, of
Polk.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

ARTISAN WELL-.The Oskaloosa
Herald gives the following official re-
port of the work on the artesian well
now being sunk in that city, and the
depth of the various strata thus far
passed through. 1t will be noticed
that at depth of 81 feet the drill pass
ed through ten-feet vein of coal. 1t
is fair to suppose that the strata under
lying Marion county will not vary
materially from that shown at Oska-
loosa:
9 feet Of soil.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15
Agricultural 7y.eis,r

There will be meeting of tile u;
rectors OF the Marion County Act.
tural Society, at the Court House /,
Knoxville, on Saturday, Jan. "a ls-I
Mt o'clock, z. NJ, for the purpose .,
arranging Programme and Premip,,
List for the next Fair. Let there IL. .
good Attendance of all par,io.
interested.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

The rsrs0ns named dbou>, our agents IN their SEQ
syai hcJitss and are authorized d taks 'a5fcrtet,f
yS NE FOTER. and rsceire md Jorrard Do'"p' %t..
.criers We salt promptly ssad receipts % shbscri
hrs far all amounts aid % agst and hope y De
,ea,iadsd ipam1ttately n any failure.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

THE MINER, of the Sth inst, reports
quite an excitement about Marysville
caused by the appearance Of (suppos-
ed unearthly visitors at coal bank
owned by Samuel States, one and 2
half miles from town. The spirits
tso-called) made their appearance two
weeks since, and still infest the bank.
"Unearthly noises-screaIns, groans,
ETC., are heard proceeding from old
entries and large balls of fire are
SEEM Parties were at date exploring
the diggings, and were to present the
Miner with sample ghost if they sue
ceeded in capturing one.
Some boys, firing small cannon on
the streets of Marysville on New
Years Day, exploded it. A number
Of persons were standing about it at
the time, but none were hurt.
A Grange dinner is to be given Mt
the Aunspach School House, Liberty
township, on Saturday, 18th inst.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

Conn was selling at Otley last week
for As cts.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

W. w. CRADDIcK, Sec'v
Knoxville, Jan. 8. 1874. i3s+,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-01-15

BUSINESS CHANGE.--Mr. III. b.
Keefer has purchased q. w. Palmer's
stock of dry goods, boots and shoes,
groceries, etc, and will continue the
business at the same place, southwest
corner of the Public Square. MIX.
needs no introduction to this commu-
nifty as he has been in business here
for number of years as a hardware
merchant and a miller. He will
doubtless hold the excellent trade en-
joyed by Mr. Palmer, and add many
customers from among his old friend
Mr.. Palmer will remain a citizen of
our place, as we are glad to learn.