Newspaper Page Text
> THE FTERALD PUBLISHED BY THE Herald Printing: Company. Thursday and Saturday. OlromlfttlM Nearly Tkraa Tkouaad. TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM 7 OSKALOOSA, : : IOWA. December 17, 1885. COMING EVENTS. LILLIAN ALCOTT, Id “DARK DAYS,” on Thursday, IH'oeinber 31. Always.—lt pays to always read Steward Bros, locals. Don't Forget the “Grab Bags” at Willard A Weeks Co.’s. 17 Inducements.— R. Wilson tells you where to find them in his line. m ** The Handsomest line of neck ties in the citv, at the lowest prices at the Golden Eagle. A Ten Cent grab l>ag, filled with nice Christmas presents worth ten to fifty cents, at Willard & Weeks Co.'s. Useful and Ornamental.—Read Miss C. M. Anderson's locals about Christmas gifts. Willard & Weeks Company offer ary thing for holidays. See their Grab Bag notices. The Famous.—As is usual the locals of The Famous are good, and you should look them up. Game.—The market is ipplied with one kind only—rabbits, and they sell at retail at ten ceuta each. Hear, Yk.—lf you are looking for something for Christmas cast your eye over Beechler Bros, locals. Tiie Golden Eagle is cutting prices on suits and over coats as they have never been cut before. Five Cent grab bags, ten cent grab bags, twenty-five cent grab bags at A Weeks Co.’s. 17 Five Cents invested in the grab bag will give you something at five to twenty-five cents at Willard A Weeks Co/s. 17 Where?—Will S. Mays has informa tion touching whereto buy a holiday present, in another column in this issue. Wanted.— Two or three copies of The Herald of November 12, con taining tiie obituary notice of Mrs. Dodge. Christmas Presents.—W. P. Hawk ins offers some most appropriate and useful goods for that purpose. Look up bis locals. Read Them.— The holiday issue will contain several original Christmas sketches illustrated, and worthy of the attention of all readers. If You Want to see the finest line of silk or worsted mufflers at the low est prices, call at the Golden Eagle, one price clothing house. Fine Prize.— up what Dutton & McCulloch offer as an inducement for you to purchase your candies of them before December 23. No Service.— Owing to Rev. Mor row's absence from town, there will be no services at the U. P. church next Sunday morning and evening. Just Call Around at the Golden Eagle and see the elegant line of ties they are selling at 25 cents, none of them worth less than 50 to 75 cents. That’s Him.—Should you hear the people talk about “the dishman” you may know it applies to S. J. Dutton whose locals appear in another column. Girl Wanted.— For general bouse work, enquire at the residence of H. I. Little on Chestnut street. East Oska ioosa. 17wl T 7 • > •=> For twenty-five cents in grab bag at Willard A Week Co.’b, you will find elegant presents«*jyorth twenty-five cents to one dollar. 17 For Cash Only.— Your attention is called to an article in another column of this issue, where Messrs. Shaw A Loring tell you why they have resolved to adopt the cash system. Mum!— The good Marthas of Simp son church will have a mum social and lunch in the lecture room of the church on to-morrow (Friday) evening. It will be (rood to be there. Masonic.— Regular meeting of Tri- Lumiuar lodge. No. 18, A. F. A A. M., at Masonic Hall, to-morrow (Friday) evening. All members urged, and all visiting brethren invited to be present. K. of P. Social.— Ladies list for the social Christmas night, December 25, 1885, can be found at Green A Bentley's drug store. Invitations will be issued to-morrow. Wesley Chapel.— There will be a social at Wesley Chapel on this Thurs day evening, to which all are invited. Wesley chapel will have a Christmas tree. Santa Claus has contracted to be there. . Buy Useful Presents.— For those who desire economy as well as excel lence in their holiday gifts, Messrs. Baldauf Bros, have a few words to say that will strike the purchaser most favorably. Golden Bunch.—Andy Parkhurst, who, with his family, are at Biloxi, Miss., sends The Herald a very hand some hunch of oranges on the stem. They were superior to the Mahaska oranges,—Andy wanted them compared —and they were also very sweet. ft; JM »«ri% Not So.—The rumor which the Time m gave Saturday that Moses Sopher had been killed in the penitentiary at Fort Madison, is entirely unfounded, as Sopher has had no trouble with the authorities. He is obedient, healthy and fat We speak by authority of the warden. Fmtival.—The Sunday school at Knoxville Junction will hold a festi val next Tuesday evening, Dec. 22, at the Union church on the Knoxville road. Proceeds to be applied toward paying their two ministers who preach at the Junction. Everybody is cordi ally invited. “Gold Dust."— That is the name that Eli Ketner gives to the meal made from “the Pride of the North” corn which be raises. The operator of our culinary department pronounces it the best mesl that has yet been brought into the tepee by the old man, and he endorses that view. Wirt** Fouktaw.—The demand for a reliable fountain pen is at lest filled In the Paul E. Wirt's fountain pen now handled by Messrs. Whitaker A Shriv* er. This pen is warranted to work, and without any trouble as has always been to the fountain pen heretofore. Call and see them. Thk Akt Loaj*.—Don’t fail to send to the committee to-day, the name of each picture, or article you hare prom ised to loan to the Art Exhibition. The same request is made of amateur art ists, every one of whom, we hope, will .be represented. Catalogues and insur ance cannot be arranged for till this is done. Remember also, and deliver •U articles to the f/wnpii^fo - . ; For Holiday Trade. —Messrs. Servers & Neagle, whose locals In an other column, demand your attention, have just received five thousand pounds of choice candies for the holiday trade. This is undoubtedly the largest invoice of candy ever received by one firm in Oskaloosa for retail purposes. , Christmas Flowers.—A fine assort ment of flowers—cal las, roses, hyacinth, nouvardia, painsetta, heleotrope, ger aniums, smilax, etc., etc., and plenty of them, also a lot of nice green for trimming at cents per yard. All wishing flowers for Christmas and New Year should order now to ensure their choice of flowers, at the Kemble Green House. Also head quarters for all kiuds of fruit and ornamental trees. At What Cheer.—The Patriot re ports the following: “Two men, miners, walking on the railroad track, Friday evening and blinded by the blizzard were struck by a backing train, and one of them Con Delaney killed and the other Alex McGregor badly bruised but not seriously injured. On Monday, Tom Graham, a driver in one of the mines was caught between his car and a pillar and perhaps fatally injured." Highly Appreciated.—Speaking of the Art Loan exhibit now in fine progsess at Marshalltown under the management of the Episcopal church, the Statesman of that city says: “But the gem of the whole Art Loan is a collection of rare paintings, copies and originals from some of the old masters and the most celebrated painters of Europe. This was loaned by Mrs. Lacey, of Oskaloosa, and will remain ouly until the 21st inst.” Fish Farming.— lsu#c N. Garritt, of Fremont, drops us this explanatory note: “In an editorial notice of fish add 1 find these words, substantially: ‘Now who will be the first to engage in fish farming for profit’ etc. Now as we cannot know who Ac without re porting, I report that the largest order for young fish to date in Mahaska county is from David Thatcher near your town, viz: 2,100 young fish in one order; 1,100 received and paid and 1,000 left in my care till spring." A New Departure!— A gift Christ mas, at Simpson church, an entertain ment given by the Sunday school, to which the admission will be for each man or boy one potato and for each woman or girl an apple. Liber al donations are expected. Provisions of any kind, clothing, fuel, money, any thing that will assist the needy may he sent to the church on the afternoon or evening of Dec. 24. Orders for fuel will be acceptable. The Committee will be at the church to receive at 3 p. M. All things are to be distributed on Christmas day, and tiie exercises com mence at 7:30. District Court.— lt fell to the hon or of Judge Johnson to say to Sheriff Barr, on Monday afternoon, “Mr. Sher iff, open this Court!” and for Mr Barr to make the usual declaration. It was quite proper that our own citizen. Judge Johnson, should have the honor of opening the first Court in the new building, and for the Sheriff to carry out his instructions. Six persons were presented to the grand jury by the Sheriff for their consideration. The room was crowded with citizens, while nearly every member of the bar was preseut. It was an auspicious opening of the new temple of justice. New Year’s Day.— We are not au thorized to definitely announce any names for the customary receptions on the first day of the year, as yet, but it is fixed that the Oskaloosa ladies will not lower the flag of hospitality, and that there will he enough “at homes” to make the day one conspicuous in good cheer and hospitable greeting. It has been suggested that if more ladies would open their homes with simple entertainment and have fewer large gatherings at single places, it would heighten the pleasure of the day and more fittingly honor a custom that time has made the expression of home hospitality and friendly greeting. A Change of Base.— After mature deliberation, the Oskaloosa Market House has decided to adopt the Cash System of doing business consequent ly on and after January 1, 1886, it will close its books, and at greatly reduced prices on the large and varied stock it carries, ask the public to pay cash for goods at the time of purchase. Under no circumstance#, will this rule be deviated from: This cause will prove very much more economical to the buyer—more satisfactory to the seller and be a mutual as well as fi nancial blessing. No house can sell goods cheap on time, especially long time, and it is very unfair that cash buyers should contribute of their means toward the payment of bad or lost debts. In other words business can be done on a smaller margin for cash than in any other way, and the (iskaloosa Cash Market House proposes to and will make it an object for the people to pay them cash. 17wl Father Turner.— ln reverent awe we chronicle the death of Rev. Asa Turner, occuring on Saturday night last, at the advanced age of 86 years,— after a .vng confinement to his bed by illness incident to such an age. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon, from the Congregational church, and was very largely attended. Father Turner was one of the early pioneers of lowa, and In his day has made a lasting impression on the social fabric of lowa. His life was one of greatest good, and he returned his gifts to God certainly well used for the benefit of his fellow man. His old friend. Dr. Salter, of Burlington, by an agreement made seven years ago. preached the funeral discourse, which will be pub lished in full next week, together with a very full sketch of this well spent life. During his long illness the most loving attentions were given him by his children here, who did all that could be done to smooth his way to the tomb— a journey that was taken by bis faith ful wife about one year ago. Fall In. Boys in Bluel— The fol lowing is the program for the Gamp Fire to be held at Armory Hall by Phil Kearney Post, G. A. K., on the evening of Dec. 21, 1885: Speech of Welcome-President Comrade H. W. qi— on. Boos— My Country, Its of The*. The Roys Who Drank from the Same Canteen, Comrade Oeo. W. Laterty. Book-John Brown's Body, etc., by all the Boys. Our Duty to Each Other,-Comrade John F. Laeey. Honu-We WiU Rally Round the FU*. The Army Bean,—Comrade Rob*t Klesiefc. Bong—The Army Bean, by the Boys. The Old Army Days and Now, -Comrade F. H. Lortng. Bung—Marching Through Georgia. Reel tat km—Miss Anna Albers. Song—to be selected by the Boys. How We Marched to the Bea,-Comrade B. H. M. Byers. It is understood that no speaker will be allowed more than seven minutes. Anyone attempting to speak longer will be Immediately placed under ar rest The program will nor be strictly adhered to; any speaker may be called on at any time. The whole meeting will be informal and the speeches and songs will only be Introduced as varie ty. A social time is the thing most de sired. Ail old soldiers, from the city and elsewhere, with their families, are earnestly requested to be present Gome in, all old soldiers, with your families, and bring with you all the oid army songs that yon may have. - , . _*n THE HERALD: OSKALOOSA, MAHASKA COUNTY, IOWA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1885. COURT HOUSE GUIDE. Where m County Officers Will Be Located in the New Build ing. The District Court, Judge Johnson presiding, took formal possession of the Court room on Monday afternoon, and as a matter of public interest, we give the following guide to the several offi ces iu the new building. It should be remembered, however, that none of the county offices, save the clerk of the Courts, has been moved into the new building, and probably none others will be moved in for at least two weeks yet. But they will all be located, how ever, according to this guide, which Supervisor Bacon assisted in making out in “official” form. After you pass under the grand archway, you enter a stair hall, about 14 by 22 feet. You climb the stone stairway to the main corridor, which is 17 by 88 feet. You tnrn to the right, and the first room is that for the treasurer, who has two rooms. The first is 18 by 24 feet, and is the business office. An adjoining room on the south, 14 by 16, is a private office, and contains the burglar proof safe and the entrance to a large vault, which will afford ample storage room for all the treasurer’s books, past and present. Keeping on to the right, the next room is one for TIIE SUPERVISORS. It is 18 by 33 feet, and has a private room, about 12 feet square off to the east Entrance is also had to one side of the vault from this room, which vault is to be used for the orderly stor age of the old records of the county, not often used, but yet valuable to the whole people. It will be kept locked all the time. Continuing on, and the next office is that of the sheriff, 22 by 24, with a private office in the south corner of the building, about 13 feet square. Following on about the corridor to the north,—and the door is right in the center, we find the county superintendent, who has a large room 22 by 27 feet. Now we stand up at the main stair way again, and turn to the left, the first door opening into the general office of THE COUNTY RECORDER. The first 16 by 24 feet, the second being 18 by 26 feet, and is the Record’s room, —the entire floor being covered with tiling, and in this room the records will be kept cut away from the busi ness office with two doors, one being of iron. Continuing east—from the Re corder’s, we come to THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE, whose business office is 18 by 28 feet, with a recorder’s room 15 by 30 feet suitably fixed with tile floor. A hall way leads eastward here to the base ment, and also to the upper floors. Taking either flight of the main stair way we ascend to the Court floor. If you are a young man hunting a mar riage license, you will turn your nose to the left, and enter the first door that turns to the west, where you will find THE CLERK who, or his deputy, will minister to your wants. It is a large room 26 by 34 feet, with a record room 18 by 28 feet, with a closet in the second room. The door at the south end of the Court corridor enters to THE WITNESS ROOM, where these unfortunates can be com fortably rested. A cloak room is cut off directly opposite the entrance to THE COURT ROOM. When you are in this room you will find yourself in a place second to none in lowa—a room, 44 by 70 feet, very handsomely lighted by tall windows, with squares of cathedral glass above giving the room a very rich effect. The Court room is the only one finished— and it is not done! The gas fixtures are yet to be placed, and the Clerk’s desk to be built. The frescoing of the room will he found pleasing to the multitude, for it is a work which is in fine har mony throughout, and a job that the whole people may justly feel proud of. The seats in the body are ash and oak, made substantia), and in keeping with the finish of the room, which is all of hard oak, mostly Indiana white oak. The Judge’s desk is of very substantial construction, and is hacked by an elab orate mantling, which hides the door to the J udge’s retiring room—an apart ment 15 by 28 feet, with a closet and lavatory attached. The District’s at torney will also room in this apart ment. THE GRAND JURY room is on the third floor, reached by the front stairway, and is located in the northwest corner. It is a large room, nearly 30 feet square. The PETIT-HJRY ROOM is adjoining on tue east, but it is only reached by the hack stairway. It is an apartment quite as large as the grand ury room, provided with water, closet, and other conveniences, so that there need be no leaving the room for any purpose whatever. THE FARMERS’ CLUB room is located in the southwest cor ner of the building, on the same floor, and is a handsome apartment, the same size as the grand jury room. It com fortably seats all the people who ever attend the meetings, provided not over two hundred attend. IN THE BASEMENT are located two large boilers, which furnish the heat required for the whole building—every hall, corridor and room being warmed to 70 degrees with the steam. Uriah Ballard has charge of the janitor’s service, and just now has his hands very full. Later on— at the formal dedication, about Febru ary—when all is in order—we shall have something more to say about Ma haska’s unrivalled Court House. The Supplement.— The supplement ary issue of The Herald, which will be issued to-day, contains original articles from three talented ladies of this city. Mrs. Margaret Byers pleas antly tells of "Christmas in Rome,” while Mrs. Adam Fceblinger writes about the Christmas customs of South Germany. Mrs. Davenport tells what one woman would do with the liquor traffic, while a gifted writer tells about Christmas celebrations among the Sioux. William Beardsley tells what he would do to control the liquor traf fic, while Wesley Sboemake cron tri be tea an article of much practical value, as to the profit of hog raising in Mahaska. The issue will be distri buted this afternoon. In addition to other original matter touching these holiday times, filling the forty columns of the extra issue, it will be seen that onr live merchants are in the field for the Santa Claus trade, and they appear with greater stocks than ever before shown in honor of the patron saint of all good children. In their several lines offerings are made that will sat• isfy the desires of every class of buyer —he with the plethoric purse, or the boy who has saved his pennies to re member a loved mother and sister. The gift buyer will not go astray when he viaits either H. Howard A Son, C. M. Dodson, Weeks A Durfee, Hunt & Son, John M. Jones A Co., Beechler Bros., Hawkins, Wilson A Hawkins, J. B. McCurdy A Co, A. T. Drinkle, Whitaker A Shrlver, W. A. Wells A Oo„ Shipley's Market House, Steward the Golden Bagla, Dutton A Mc- Culloch, Dr. Morgan, the O. L. A T. Co„ Cruten A Bacon, and M. Nachman, all of whom have made ample pre paration to meat your demands, and they say so in the holiday issue to-day. J have just received all the cheap popular collections of new Songs and Piano Music at W. A- Seeyer's. 16w4 l®g^ ■ \ ; THE FAMOUS! By constant struggle day by day We have finally found a place to stay. We call it “The Famous” just for luck, And we keep the very best of Truck. Our object is to please you all, The rich and poor, the great and small. So give us a trial and we’ll prove to you, We right our wrongs aid start anew. Our stock of hanging lamps is complete, Our prices are laid at your very feet. We have Unity Tea from old Japan, Where it’s cured and packed in Per fection Cans. Competitors say we pack it here. That’s False, you bet your life so dear. We handle fiour in car lots From Kansas, Minnesota and other spots. We sell the Anchor for a Dollar Ten. The dear people try it and come again. It’s useless to try and mention all. Our stock is large our prices small, The Editor is ready to go to Press. So I’ll pull the string and let you rest— If you only give us a call. F. P. O’Hara & Co. 207-209 E. High St Remember Seevers A Neagle guaran tee all their Candy strictly pure and sell below them all. 17w2-23w2 Don’t forget that we present every one who purchases $2.00 worth of candy from us on or before December 23, with a Dozen Florida Oranges. 17 wl Dutton A McCulloch. ANOTHER REDUCTION IN OYST ERS at the OSKALOOSA MARKET HOUSE. MEDIUMS, 19 CENTS, STANDARDS, 29 CENTS, SELECTS, 34 CENTS. Also the finest Baltimore Bulk Oyst ers. The only house in the city that ships oysters direct from Baltimore. 17 A FINE IMPORTED PLUSH ROBE will make a most handsome Christmas present, and W. P. Hawkins has just received a large and beautiful assort ment. These robes are something en tirely new, and are indeed handsome. 17 FRESH OYSTERS. We are agents for the justly celebrat ed Farren Oyster in can or bulk. STEWARD BROTHERS. OSKALOOSA MARKET HOUSE ONLY'— FRESH MACKEREL, SEA BASS, RED SNAPPERS, FROG LEGS, FLOUNDERS, CLAMS, (in shell). 175 Oil at Seevers A Neagle’s. 15w4 SAUR KRAUT —at— Steward Bros. 17wl HORSE SHOEING. When you want a first-class job of Horse Shoeing done, call at my shop just east of the new court-house, and I will guarantee perfect satisfaction as to good work and reasonable prices. n43tf Charles Glover. Standard canned goods 10 cents per can at Seevers & Neagle’s. 15w4 Go to Dodge's buy your Boots and Shoes at COST. The closing out sale. nl7wl THE LOST FOUND. SANTA CLAUS has ar rived at S. J. Dutton’s. 17w 1 Dobbin’s Electric Soap at Shaw A Lorings. 16w2 All kinds of Musical Toys at W. A. Seever’s Music Store. 16w4 A SET OF SINGLE HARNESS. Nothing would make a more desir able Christmas present, so call and see what W. P. Hawkins basin this line. 17 Queen and King of Dakota are the best brands of Flour in the market. Sold by Seevers A Neagle. 15w4 ' AS USUAL The finest display of handsome, and most useful display of goods for the Holiday trade is at 17wl W. S. MAY'S’. Try our Favorite Coffee, 2 packages for 25 cents. Seevers A Neagle. 15w4 DON’T FAIL to see the Dinner, Chamber and Tea Sets up Stairs. S. J. Dutton’s 17wl China Hall. Try our 30 cents Tea. It is a daisy. Seevers & Neagle. 15w l We cannot give our goods away, but on account of being overstocked we will sell for CHRISTMAS TRADE trimmed hats and bonnets, hoods, faci nators, fancy goods and a nice line of LADIES JEWELRY at a great sacrifice. This is a splendid opportunity if you wish to make a CHRISTMAS GIFT. Both useful and ornamental. Don’t forget the place—Miss C. M. Anderson, West Side Square, Oskaloosa, lowa. 17 Go to Shaw & Loring’s for holiday goods. 16w2 Go to Dodge’s and buy your Boots and Shoes at cost The closing out sale. nl7 w l A STRAND OF BELLS. Is there anything that would make a nicer Christmas present than a strand of nice bells? You’ll be convinced there is not if you will just look at those displayed by W. P. Hawkins. 17 “Rats” at W. A. Seevers’ Music Store. 16w4 Go to Dodge’s and buy your Boots and Shoes at COST. The closing out sale. nl7wl People who have time should make their selections of holiday goods now, from the large and elegant stock of new goods of the latest designs just received at Beechler Bros. 17wl We still handle Qi «n of the Pantry Flour. Seevers A N eagle. 15w4 SADDLE AND BRIDLE. What would make a more acceptable or useful present than a nice saddle and bridle? Call at W. F. Hawkins’ and see the fine ones he has. 17wl Fresh Oystera and Celery received daily at Seevers A Neagle’s. 15w4 SETTLEMENT NOTICE. We desire to close up all accounts on our books during this month. Please make settlement as early as possible. 16w2 Shaw A Loring. UNRIVALLED INDUCEMENTS for the next thirty days, in All kinds of Robes All varieties of Horse Blankets, Saddlery Goods, Whips, Trunks, V allses. and Ladies’ Satohels, at your own price for the next thirty days. Now is the time to save Money, at R. WILSON’S, The veteran and old reliable harness man of Oskaloosa. 17wl Our display of GANDY, as usual, will be the finest In the oity. Do not fail to see It. 17w2-23w2 Seevers A Neagle. Price of Accordeons reduced to about one-half what they were last year at W. A. beaver's Music Store. 16 w 4 FREHH OYSTERS. Steward Bros. iTwi New York Buckwheat Hour, mince meat and corob honey at Shaw A Lor logs. J6w2 ■ & ahfcx v- * k \ ' AT THE ART LOAN- EXHIBITION! Opens in Oskaloosa, on Wed nesday Evening, Decem ber 23d, AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, For a few days. The K. of F. band will play on the occasion. This will be one of the most com plete exhibitions of Art ever seen in lowa, and t will well repay every man and woman, boy and Kiri in Mahaska county to buy a season ticket and go there often. There will be ex hibited Ist Nearly all the good Pictures and artistic articles owned by the people of Oskaloosa and vicinity, loaned for the occasion. 2d. Amateur Pictures. 3d. Relics and Historical Curiosities, such as the Gold Sword presented by the Government of India to Frank Mills; a Deed signed by Patrick Henry; an Italian Lamp 400 years old; a Roman Urn for the ashes of the Dead—many centuries old; a Table from Castle Cbillon, 1000 years old; a chord from the harp of Josephine, wife of the first Napoleou; a beautiful clock of the year 1600; armor from the thirty years’ war. 4tn. Some of the great Woverman’s paint ings. Mrs. Schlosser was quite recently offered SIO,OOO for two of these. sth. A collection of pictures from Mr. Ab dlll, Des Moines. 6th. A collection of curious Japanese wares from Chicago, (for sale) specially suited for holiday presents. 7th. The great battle picture, “Custer’ Last Rally,” now on exhibition at Des Moines. This paint ing is 21 feet loug and 11 feet high. The owner values it at $300,000. The building will be lighted by electricity. Refreshments served to those who desire. Price of admission 26 cts Season tickets 60 cts Children. 15 cts Mahaska schools coming in a body 10 cts Admittance to room containing “Custer’s Last Rally,” 10 cents extra, paid to owner of painting. 17 A NEW DEPARTURE. On and after January 1,1886, we will reduce the prices on our goods to a strictly cash basis, and sell for cash only. It is well known that goods CAN BE SOLD on closer margin by being paid for at the time of purchase. We shall buy our goods for CASH and in such quantities that will enable us to get them at lowest prices. We hope to merit a good share of the trade in our new venture by giving good goods at lowest prices. We further hope to j make it interesting to those that have traded with us on account to continue. We are already assured by our large trade of cash buyers, that our plan will be appreciated. We are very THAN K FUL to our many friends for the liberal trade they have given us during the past year, and hope to have them continue with us—wishing all a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Respectfully, 17w2-23wl Shaw & Loking. MINCE MEAT —at— Steward Bros. 17wl SANTA CLAUiT is now stopping at W. S. Mays’, where he has opened his pack. Call and see his fine display. 17wl saujT kraut made from selected cabbage, to be had at Steward Bros. 17wl Candy by the ton at 17wl-23w2 Seevers & Neagle’s. ORIGINAL HOLIDAY HEAD QUARTERS. Now is the time to secure bargains in holiday goods at 17wl W. S. MAYS’. Only 10 cents per lb for pure caudv at 17w2-23w2 Seevers A Neagle’s. goldldusti I have been growing “The Pride of the North” corn. It matures early. Having some ground into meal lately 1 find it VERY SWEET and WHOLE SOME, and better than any other corn. I ask the public to try it. I call it “GOLD DUST.” It can be had at the Rocky Mountain Grocery, in Herald Block, or of Eli Ketner. 17wl A large line of fine Harps at reduced prices for the holidays at W. A. Seev er’s. 16w4 The lowest prices at the right time. Fresh Oysters; not old, stale stock, but fresh every day: Medium, 20; Standards, 25; Selects, 30. 17wl Dutton & McCulloch’s. DON’T GET~EX CITED at the so called low prices ol grocery houses on Library Lamps. The Crockery House of Dutton the Dishman is head quarters for such goods at prices too low to mention. I7wl Candy 10 cents lb at 17w2-23w2 Seevers & Neagle’s. With a Present For Father and Mother, For Brother and Sister, For the Little Ones, For your Sweetheart, and the place is S. J. Dutton’s, the Great Dishman. 1 7w 1 Fancy eating apples at 17w2 23w2 Seevers & Neagle’s. A fine line of Guitars and Banjos at W. A. Seevers’ 16w4 Christmas comes but once a year. A dollar or two spent with Dutton A Mc- Culloch will fill the house with happi ness, while fifty cents’ or a dollar’s worth of cheap poison, for sale every where, will make the whole family sick. 17wl TRUNKS AND VALISES. Practice economy in your selection of a Christmas present, which is done by calling on W. P. Hawkins and pur chasing a nice trunk or valise. 17wl Great reduction in Violins for the Holidays at W. A. Seever’s Music Store. 16 w 4 We have had a splendid trade in LAMPS this season.so now we propose to give the people a benefit. From now until Jan. Ist. we will sell all LAMFS at 10 per cent, reduction. That means a SIO.OO lamp for SJOO, a SI.OO lamp for 90c, etc., etc. These prices are strictly Cash. 16w2 H. Howard A Son. We have a car of fancy eating apples. Seevers A Neagle. 15w4 W. A. Seever’s Organ Book is the best published. Only SI.OO. 16w4 1 AM NOT selling holiday goods AT COST, but am selling at far less prices than any house in this section of lowa. 17wl W. 8. MAYS. Go to Shaw A Loring’s and buy a nice Library Hanging Lamp for your wife’s Christmas present. 16w2 Make the children happy on Christ mas, not with cheap poisonous truck, but with a box of pure Choice Candy. For sale only at 17wl Dutton A McCulloch. Be in fashion by buying your holi day goods at Beechler Bros. 17 wl H. L. Spencer Company have pur chased a car load of Archer’s Trophy Sugar Com. Bvery consumer should ask their grocer for a sample can to try its merits. Finest corn in the market. 15ml Oranges, grapes, lemons and ban anas at Seevers A Neagle’s. 17w2-23wl Make your selections now at , 17wl Beeciiler Bros. Ain’t that sweety Seevers A Nea gle’s display of Candy. 17w2 23 w 2 i 100 pieces of Music for 50 cts. at W. A. Seever’s Music Store. 16w4 COME QUICK! 1 If you want your PHOTOS FOR THE i HOLIDAYS, to 22&17wl Warrington’s Gallery. Go to Seevers A Neagle’s for your Holiday Goods. J7w2-23w8 l MINCE meat. > The finest in the market, in any ■ quantity desired at I7wi Snrv ,bd Bros. ITEMS —OF— INTEREST! —TO- PURCHASERS —OF— “Xmas” PRESENTS! “Hie lapt" —OFFERS- Matchless VALUES —IN— Every Article! THE MAGNET’S 25c DRIVES! Are Worthy Your Attention. Competitors Openly Acknowledge THE MAGNET LEADS OH LOW PRICES! For the Daily Announce they WILL ATTEMPT TO MEET ANY PRICES WE MAY' MAKE. —THE LATEST GENTS “MIKADO” SCAK7S 70 n I Worth One Dollar. £3TA NICE PRESENT.® One-Half Dozen Pairs of The Magnet KID GLOVES 47c PER PAIR. E3TNew Shades Just Received..,#3 —NEW STYLES IN— LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS Never SOLD SO CHEAP AS WE Offer Them. HAMMERED RRASS Smoking Sets! BARGAINS $1.95- Worth Five. GENTS’ KID GLOVES! E3TJUST THE THING ! Elegant Tirze Wraps, Elegant Plush Wraps, Elegant Brocaded New markets. —NOW— LESS THAN GOST! —AT— THE MAGNET. “MIKADO” DECORim NOVELTIES They ALL Acknowledge It! The Magnet —IS THE— CHEAPEST PLACE! -FOR SUPERIOR GOODS! NEVER BEFORE SHOWN -Such GREAT VAXXJE m THE MAGNET —OFFERS IN- SILK Handkerchiefs! Mufflers, Etc. IT PAYS -TO VISIT— “The Magnet" OFTEN! tar We Want to See You Personally. Weeks & Steward. 0 ' i ,"'f i “THE MAGNET. . rut useful Honour Presents! The recipients will appreciate them more than Gifts which are neither practical nor sensible. offer unusual Attactions, both in Prices and Quantities, iu all their Departments for the coming Holidays, and Solicit a call from those in search of H —Honest Merchandise at Popular Prices! —I- JEWELRY! We carry the Finest line of JEWELRY in the City and guarantee a Saving of Fully 25 Per Cent from Jewelers Prices. purchasing. We have carried over from last Season a few very choice pieces of PLUSH GOODS, TOILET CASES, ODOR CASES, MIR RORS, WORK BOXES, &c., which we will sell at HALF THEIR VALUE, as we do not intend to carry any more of these Goods. lyryCome to Headquarters if You Want Goods at Ri 115, 117, 119 Market Street, OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Willard & Weeks Co. Specialties in Every Department I We need not detail the Immense Assortment of Fancy Goods for the Holidays. We have all the Novelties of the Season! Special Holiday Offer of Cloaks and Dress Goods 1 Having a Magnificent Stock of Fine Cloaks, We Offer: Our BROCADE VELVET NEWMARKETS at.. $25.00 Reduced from $40.00. Oar BROCADE SILK NEWMARKETS at Reduced from $30.00. Our GENUINE SEAL PLUSH at Reduced from $30.00. Our CHOICEST SEAL PLUSH at Reduced from $50.00. We offer our Entire Line of Cloaks (the largest in the city) at 33 1-3 Per Cent Below Value. —ESPECIAL DISPLAY IN LINEN GOODS 1== — Beautiful Linen Table Cloths and Napkins, Linen Spreads, Elegant Towels, Ete., Etc. Baskets of every description, Trimmed and Untrimmed. Do not fail to see them!__ . _ - -3 Our Handkerchief Stock is simply magnificent, and worthy of your v jH inspection. Our Display of Mufflers is the largest in the city. Holiday Presents for Men, Holiday Presents for Women, Holiday Presents for Children 1 Don’t Buy Holiday Presents before visiting our store, as our stock is complete and our prices the lowest. Come and see us. it i n i - y*3H WILLARD & WEEKS CO. -*.4. \ -• . a 1 .* , * %Hdauf <srotm Black, and Colored Silks. Velvets and Satins —plain and fancy. Black and Colored Wool Dress Goods , in plain and fancy Weaves . Housekeeping Linens, Damasks , Napkins, Towels and Fancy Sets. Carpets, Curtains, Rugs and TJplnolstery Goods. Hosiery, Gloves, Mitts and Underwear. Infants 1 Robes, Infants’ Cloaks, Hoods and Baby Blankets . Shopping Bags , Purses and Pocket Books. Mufflers, Silk Hand kerchiefs, Lace, Linen, and Cotton Handkerchiefs. Silk Umbrellas, Laces and Lace Goods . Shawls, Skirts and Jerseys, Furs in Sets and Single Pieces. Knit Goods, Leggins, Hoods, Skirts, Etc. Millinery Goods , Hats, Plumes, Feathers , Ribbons, Etc. Tidies, Plush, Linen, Etc., Splashers and Scarfs. Call and see our stock before OLMY ATTRACTION EVER SHOWN IN OSKALOOSA! A CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFER. DAT A T TIT DT> C 115,M7 f M9 Market Street, DALUAUr DIvUo. oskaloosa, iowa. THE GREATEST CLOAKS! We have made still Greater Reductions on Prices. Don’t buy a Cloak from a stock that in variety and price is no more to be compared with OURS than a mouse to an elephant. We mean business when we say EVERY CLOAK IN OUR STOCK MUST BE SOLD even at HALF its cost rather than carry it over. The Choicest Novelties in DRESS GOODS: Full Line of SATIN SURAHS at $ 95. Worth $1 25 BLACK SILKS at BLACK SILKS at BLACK SILKS at “ BOUCLES n at BROCADE VELVETS, BROCADE SATINS! We carry the Choicest of Dress Goods, and we offer during the Holidays, Attractive Goods at Attractive Prices. ht Prices! 1 00. Worth 1 50 ...... 1 25. Worth 1 75 1 50. Worth 225 1 00. Worth 1 50