The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1876-08-24

/. j. nj. Jones lost COW Sunday wee
last. She was large red and white Gov
large neck, head and horns. White spt
in face and on end of tail, fresh when lief
Leave word at Seibel's mill or HERAL
= office.
Young man, if you wish to win the GOO
graces of your sweetheart, do not fail ur
der any circumstances to bring her to tn
fair, each and every day, which common
ces in Oskaloosa, August 20, and close
Sept LIST.
One of Henry p. Ninde's new houses wa
struck by lightning Thursday night last
injuring the building considerably but no
hurting any one inside of the house. TIL
righteous as well the wicked do not escap
such strokes.
Young lady this is leap year and yol
have perfect right to engage the compa
ny of young gentlemen and bring them Il
the fair. Enjoy your rights and privileg
es, and have four days of general rejoic
ing in this centennial year.
Who cares a cent for the little side SHOW
at Philadelphia, when Mahaska county
makes up her mind to have the grandes
exhibition ever held west of the Mississip
pi river. Come and see US Aug. Goth, t.
Sept. 1st, at the fair grounds.
DIR. A. j. RITCHIE of Abba, died at 10 p
m, August 20, after four weeks of most
intense suffering. The doctor was well
known hereabouts, and had many friends
who willmourn his loss. He was broth
er-in-law of j. g. Sellers of this city
j. b. Noe has opened a hotel in his old
new buildings on High street. He intends
to keep regular hotel, and will have &C,
commodations for fifty sleepers, by doub-
ling up. He has not yet named it, but
thinks of calling it Noes Ark No. 2.
Three noted English ministers will be in
attendance at the Iowa Yearly Meeting,
which commences at this place, Sept. 9th.
John Henry Douglass we understand
will also be here, and many other noted
ministers we do not now remember.
Richard Dumont has prepared O new set
of abstract books and opened an office in
the second story of bank building, over
the telegraph office. He is a careful work
er and II neat penman, and will faithfully
attend to any business in his line for you.
Persons who desire to see fast going can
be interested by attending our county fair
every day. Many noted animals will be
in attendance and compete for the prizes
! offered. Horses from different States that
! come down to time will interest the crowd.
| We have been trying for the last four
weeks to induce property owners to cut
down the weeds from along their walks,
and thus far have failed. We now give it
up and the weeds can go to hay and be
demonstrated rs nuisance for aught we
care.
Cur HIS FooT.-Charey Wray, employ
ed at Rose Hill in Leighton e. Moore's
undergrad, cut his foot severely last
Friday, with an axe, cutting through his
boot and splitting his big toe to the first
joint. 1t will be several weeks ere he can
wear his boot.
Henry p. Ninde is getting up centen-
NAL excursion from Oskaloosa via Sigour-
ney and Washington east on the most IA
vorite rates yet offered. Will start the
| fore part of September. Parties wishing
TO go to Chicago or Philadelphia will do
well to sec him.
HAYES MD WHEELER CLUB. = There
will be meeting ut Beacon, Friday night,
Aug. 25th, 1876, at schoolhouse, to organ
ize Hayes and Wheeler club. Good
| speakers will be present to address the
meeting. A good time is anticipated. All
are invited to attend and participate.
The Farmers Union Agricultural Socie-
| ty will hold their annual fair at Prairie
City, September 9th, 2Sth, and Goth. We
have received their premium list and it is
II good one. Liberal premiums are Of
fcred. Jack Reigart is the popular Sec
rotary of the society.
Remember the articles placed on exhi-
bition at the fair will be protected both
day and night by corps of good men
for that purpose. There is no danger of
articles being injured. The building is a
very fine one. 1t substantially built and
there is no danger of rain beating in.
| Ladies bring in good supply of all
kinds of articles mentioned in the Premi-
UNI List of the Mahaska County Agricul-
tural Society and help make the show
what it should be. If there is anything of
interest not mentioned in the list bring it
along and get a special premium.
ACCIDENT.-Last Sunday several boys
from the city were riding on hand-cars be-
tween here and Beacon, when two cars
collided, and caught the foot and ankle of
a young son of Prof. Bruner, between
them, putting the ankle out of joint and
breaking the bone, inflicting a very pain
full wound The boy is only about twelve
years old.
FLowERs.-Ladies remember there is q
premium of $40 on the largest and best
collection of flowers, offered by the Ma
haska County Agricultural Society, the
second premium is So, and on different
kinds large premiums are to be given. We
have said all along the ladies intended to
be on hand and assist in making good
show, and we now ask them to help us
tell the truth.
The meeting at Rose Hill last Thursday
evening was rOuser ; two good speeches
were made by Messrs. johnson and Glea-
son, and Hayes and Wheeler Club with a
membership of SO, was formed and officer
ed as follows: Dr. s. Is. Waters, Pres;
MIR. jackson, Vice Pres; A. j. Burgess,
Secretary. We are glad to see our
friends at that lively town start out with
such good prospect.
Knoxville Democrat items.-A little
child of A. j. Craig, thinking it would be
interesting to have little bonfire, procur-
ed match and went into the wardrobe,
struck light and burned up about $3.50
worth of clothing -. Some thief stole a
carpenters vest with his watch and about
six dollars in money. :. Great excitement
was hal over twn nb;ld.a,, ha;o,x Loot