The Oskaloosa herald., March 11, 1886, Image 4

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OSKALOOSA. : : IOWA.
March 11, 1880-
S. T. Slade & Co, at Muchakinock,
pay cash for butter and eggs. 29w4
Go.—Subject at Kalbach Hall Sun
day evening, “Christianity vs. Ohurchi
anity.”
Boys.— Remem l»er Whitaker &Shriv
er have just bushels and bushels of
marbles.
Keows.—Hawkins, Garretson and
Henry have several good milk cows
for sale. See them.
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One Week.— Baldauf Bros, quote
prices on carpets elsewhere that will
hold good for one week only.
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Miners Wanted.— Wm. Whitelaw,
of Omio, Kansas, wants ten coal min
ers aud promises an all summer’s run.
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Beeohler Bko. talk wall paper and
ceiling decorations in another column,
and you had better read what they say.
Left Over.— An accident to the
copy sends critical notices of the musi
cale and band concerts over to Satur
day. Prof. Goericke got the copy !
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Business and resident property for
sale at a great bargain. Resident prop
erty for reut within a block of square.
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Rooms to Rent.— A suit of four
rooms Seated with steam, very desira
blefor small family. Inquire of Impe
rial bakery for particulars. s&tlw
Attention, U. R. K. of F.—There
will be special work of importance to
all this Thursday evening. You are
earnestly requested to be present. By
order of J. C. Barringer, Commander.
A Card.—To the friends who so
kindly ministered to us during our re
cent sad l»ere:tvement, we wish to
acknowledge our gratitude and offer
sincere thanks. Mrs. E. Quillen.
District Court.— Judge Johnson’s
District Court opened on Tuesday. The
Grand Jury waseinpannelled, with Mr.
Caldwell as foreman, and is now at
work. Its session will not be prolonged.
Rink Races.— There will be this
Wednesday evening aud this Thursday
evening a 25 mile race at the rink, in
which the Indian lad Deerfoot will do
some fast running. Admission 15
cents.
Seeds.— Plants and trees at the Os
kaloosa Seed House, southeast corner
of public square. You are especially
requested to call and see there garden
flower seeds and also price of trees.
K. F. & S. Co.
Lent.— Yesterday was the com
mencement of the Lenten season. At
the Catholic church the ceremonial of
distributing the ashes from the palms
of the last lenten season was had, with
•.large congregation in attendance.
Youk Attention is called to L
Har bach’s advertisement in this paper,
and any one in search of anything in
the line of furniture, carpets, or win
dow draperies will have no difficulty
in procuring just what you want at
his establishment. 29
Closed Down.— The Whitebreast
Coal and Mining Company lessees of
the Frederic and Zero mines, closed
down the works on Wednesday last,
throwing about three hundred men out
of employment. The reason ascribed
by the company is scarcity of orders
for coal. >
The GjMJuND. —Tue following
appointed to select suit
able campihg grounds for the Ist Bri
gade 1. N. G. in Oskaloosa: Albert W.
tai. John F. Lacey, John N. Martin,
y S. Slone, and Chas. A. Dix,
BPkn selection is made by order of
Bohn N. Martin, Capt. commanding 00.
Monster Egg.— Mr. Nate Spencer
presented this office with a monster
hen egg, the largest we ever saw. The
actual measurement of the egg is 16)4
inches by 18 inches in circumference.
N. B. The egg was laid by a “hen” os
■\trich on one of the California ostrich
>»<ms which Mr. Speneer visited last
summer.
P&fular Health Lectures.— Dr.
N. E. I the “Hawkeye Phrenolo
gist,” welt known to the people of this
community. Hmraenced a course of
lectures at .Mkory Hall, Tuesday
evening. continue dur
ing this and v every body
cordially invite his stay in
the city Dr. 1 faei 78 receive callers
at the Asher Houst. \
Will be Enjoyable.—An eibcu
tionary contest, with Indian Club ex\
ercises and refreshments for the
hungry, will be the order at Oskaloosa
College, on Friday evening next. A
very desirable prize, consisting of Irv
ing’s works, will be awarded by com
petent judges to thesucce sful reader
from any of the schools. Admittance
to building, 10 cents.
Sorry For It.—A Marshalltown
correspondent writes the Register:
“The ‘Art of the Episcopal
church, which for its merit should have
been extensively patronized, was a
financial failure in spite of the efforts
of the ladies, who have wrought so
faithfully to build a temporary struc
ture in place of the beautiful stone
structure which was lost to the congre
gation through financial etn harass
ment*"
Bio Run.— Our Excelsior correspond
ent gives the particulars of a big run
made at Shaft No. 2, of the Excelsior
Coal Company, one day last week
one hundred and twenty-one fiats of
lump coal being hoisted 120 feet and
dumped, or l7so,U>ns of coal. This is
the largest jump of coal from one shaft
yet made in lowa, and it is quite a long
feather in the cap of the Mahaska
workers. It is also extremely credit
able to the men at the mine who so
well managed it for the work done.
A Long Lease.—'The Central lowa
company made a ninety-nine year con
tract, which went into effect December
Ist last* with the Minnesota & North
western railway for through train ser
vice between Lyle, Minnesota, (the
northern terminus of the Central lowa
railway) and fcR. Paul, Minnesota. This
gives lowa another Trunk Line, con
necting the northwest with the east
and southeast. On March 15th next a
new time card will be put into effect
and trains thereafter run through solid
between Peon* and Ht Paul.
Removal. —The Imperial Bakery
will to-day remove to the east room of
the Palace Rink, which has been fitted
up for their use. The Imperial Bakery
has become one of the permaigmt and
popular institutions of the ctif, and its
business grows with the speed of the
city. There has been added to the in
stitution a flue lunch counter which
will be well patronised, because it will
be kept up with the bast and most in
viting lunches. Their old friends and
many new ones will hunt up the new
location, which is only a few doors east
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Commendable.— We the undersign
ed hardware merchants of Oskaloosa
agree to close our respective places of
business at 7:90 p. m. from March 15 to
October 1,1886:
Huber & Kalbach,
Wells Bros.,
H. R. Kendig,
N. J. Smith, Agt,
Knapp &- Spalding Co.
Hunt & Son. ‘
Death Again.— Death entered the
Way household on Monday morning,
and Mother Way was called to her re
ward. For some months she had been
suffering, and for a while it seemed as
if she would weather the rough storm
beating about her. Last week, however,
a new trouble came on, involving the
heart, and from thence on she failed
rapidly, and her most worthy career
ended at the time stated. The funeral
occurred yesterday afternoon, from the
family residence on East High. Death
has indeed been a frequent visitor in
the household, and now the parents
are both taken, leaving loving children
alone to meet the world and its buffet
ings.
Wiieel Men.— The Oskaloosa Wheel
Club met at their rooms Monday even
ing, March 1, and elected the following
officers for this year: W. L. Howe,
President and Captain; W. D. Forsythe,
Vice President; F. P. Monfort,Secreta
ry, Treasurer and Bugler; F. S. Loomis,
Color Bearer. They had a lively dis
cussion in regard to ordinance as passed
by the city fathers prohibiting bicycle
ing in the city, and it was a unanimous
vote of the club to present a petition,
signed by all members of the club, to
the Council to have said ordinance
stricken out The club expect to do
more riding this season than ever if
the roads are ridable. There are 12
members at present and will be more
as soon as the roads get smooth.
Sad Suicide.— The Newton Journal
brings the report of the death by sui
cide of Frank Scarth, on Sunday last,
by shooting. He had been ill for some
weeks. He was fifty years old.'and had
lived in Newton during the last nine
teen years. He was in several respects
remarkable; he was always poor but
proud-spirited, and never did anything
not in strict keeping with a very high
ideal of manhood and honor. About
thirty years ago he, with a single com
rade, crossed the continent from Min
neapolis to Oregon on foot. During
this trip, which occupied over six
months, many thrilling incidents of
encounter with Indians and bears oc
curred. He traveled in every State in
the Union, was in the army, and spent
several years with the Indians. He
was kind in manner, refined In his
tastes, and he also had true courage.”
Help The Hoys.— Company F is one
of the most creditable militia com
panies in the State. It is a company
that we ean all take a local pride In, and
one that we should aid in maintaining.
They have a fine armory, the furniture
of which the boys have secured and
paid for. The gun rack is a model of
neatness and handiness. But the boys
need help. In other towns, many citi
zens become honorary members of the
company, and for that honor contrib
ute to the company fund the sum of 85
annually. We can count a good hun
dred citizens who could very easily
make this sort of a contribution, and
we trust the company will look the
matter up, and not fail to get the names.
In this way the company can be well
aided, and much of the burden now
upon them carried by others. It should
be remembered that we shall probably
have the brigade encampment here
during the summer. As citizens of a
live town we certainly want the boys
to look well, and to that end let them
be generously helped.
“Spot Casii."—Mr. B. Curtis, in “Spot
Cash,” or Sam’l of Posen on the Road,
will appear at the Opera House on to
morrow—Friday—evening. As the
Detroit Free Press well says: “There
is no comedy that is more familiar to
the American public than this, of which
Mr. Curtis is to all intents and pur
poses the author, and by that token
there is nothing that can be said of it
that has not been said many times in
many ways. Hatn'l is alone of his kind
and there is but one Curtis. No matter
how often we see him we may trust
him to entertain us. There is that in
his droll looks, in his queer twist of
language, in his unspeakable assur
ance, in the laughable emphasis of bis
dress, and in the sharp resemblance to
truth which is seen in his broadest
caricature, that makes this impersona
tion elemental, human, real. It owes
its life to its many touches of nature
and it will continue to live and flourish
so long as we have a Curtis to give it
breath.” Admission 75 cents, gallery
50 cents. Call early as there will be a
rush.
Man’s Inhumanity.— At ten o’clock
on Saturday night the “bus” brought a
woman from the train and left her at
the Asher House. It was soon discov
ered that she was either demented or
crazy, however, she was taken in and
and cared for until Monday, when Mr.
Asher had the case reported to the in-
gVe commission. This beard could
but little information concern
ing tnomaa’s history. The envelope
that eimßhd her railroad ticket was
stamped Colorado, March 5,
and in additimMe that she carried a
slip of paper ynscribed as follows:
“Mary Tuson, Okaloosa, lowa.” She
says the man that gave her the ticket
gave her the Slip of paper, but she can
not now recall the man’s name. The
insane commission concluded that her
rne.ital trouble was caused by abuse
and ill treatment, but they did not feel
justified in sending her to the Asylum,
and she was turned over to the board
offs u per visors. Subsequent enquiring
has developed the fact that some six or
seven years ago this woman lived in
Beacon with a man by the name of
James Fool, and she received very bad
treatment at his handß. It further ap
pears that Pool and this woman have
been living on a ranch near Plattville,
Col., for several years.
To our Patrons.—lt is with grate
ful appreciation of your kind favors in
past years, t'iat we return to you our
sincere tba iks, and “make our bow”
with the pening of the spring—that
season o*(the year when house cleaning
and how decorating are moet in vogue,
with I largest and most complete
stoß.l we have ever carried of wall
pap .rand celling decorations, from the
plUnest to the most elaborate and
artistic designs, from the lowest to the
highest priced; our prices are however
from 15 to 25 per cent less than any
other house in Central or Southern
lowa, in fact we might say in the State
or even in the west anywhere. Our
curtain department excel* in variety,
quality and price all our former efforts
in this line, and no matter whether you
wish to purchase or not, we want you
to come and see them. We also desire
to have your Inspection of a new lot of
photograph albums we have just re
ceived, and at the same time we would
remind you of oar stock of artists
materials, for we have everything
needed in that line But while we are
telling you of the above home decora
tions, we must not be forgetful of the
boys, and we are not for we have
marbles by the bushel, “commies,”
“streakies” and “glassies” and every
other kind made besides balls and bats
of all kinds, foot balls, etc. Don’t for
get to call and see us, we will make it
an object to you. Yours truly,
Whitaker & Shriver.
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THE HERALD: (JbKADOOSA. MAHASKA COUNTY, IOWA, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1886.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL 9 TSSIP.
Frank Hill, of Chicago, was in the
city yesterday.
W. C. Tanner, of Richland, smiled
upon us last Saturday.
John Lester was over from Barnes
City one day this week.
Charlie Evans has our thanks for
Springfield, Mo., papers.
M. F. Kemble came down from
Talutor Monday to see us.
T. M. Willet of Sully, was taking in
the sights here*yesterday.
A 1 A. Watts, of Harvey, shook hands
with friends here last Monday.
Alf. G. Cook, of Ottumwa, was seen
“running wild” In the city Monday.
L. W. Ewing from over in Keokuk
county was a caller here last Saturday.
Dr. Magoun will again preach at the
Congregational church ou;Sunday next.
Mrs. J udge Seevers has been confined
to her room by illness for several days.
Robt. Simms is again able to be up
and around, after several months’ sickness.
J. R. Weber, of Snider & Holmes, St.
Louis, was showing his wares here Monday.
Mrs. W. 9. Hawkins and Mrs. W. H.
Kalbach spent last Sabbath in New Sharon.
Dr. J. O. Barringer is ill, and will
know how it goes to take his own medicine.
Mrs. McNeilan and Tom are now in
Illinois, at Paxton, and will remain a fortnight.
Miss Julia Sullivan, of Leighton, was
an over-Sunday visitor with friends in this city.
C. A. Knapp is off to Chicago this
week, looking after business in the hardware
line.
Clerk J. T. Perdue, of Ottumwa, was
In attendance at the District Court here this
week.
J. C. Sellers, who has been laid up
five weeks for repairs, is out again and able for
business.
John G. Jones and wife, of Beacon,
start for California this week, on a health seek
ing expedition.
Ohas. E. White returned yesterday
noon after a three weeks’ visit at his old
borne in Ohio.
Charles Burnham begins the erec
tion of a neat little house on South Washington
street this week.
R. M. Doolittle, State Missionary of
the colored Baptist church, preached here on
Tuesday evening.
J. H. Wendell is home from Marys
ville, lowa, where he has been engaged during
the past two months.
Fred. E. Green is confined with a
threatened attack of pneumonia, from which
may he be defended.
District Attorney Donnell is at his
post, aud gives close and pressing attention to
the work of his office.
Misses Annie and Georgia and Mas
ter Carl Webstar entertained a small company
of friends Saturday evening.
Brinton White has returned from
Lynnville, where he has been writing insur
ance policies for a week past.
Mrs. Jennie Bradley left yesterday
for Scranton, Pa., where she will visit with rela
tives and friends for some months.
Ed. Kemmerer goes to Grinnell and
takes charge of the Central station there. Ed.
takes the commendation of all with him.
J. W. Kirfman and family, formerly
residents here, but now ef Creston, lowa, are
the guests of 8. L. Sherman and wife, for a few
days.
Fremont Robb, for two years an em
ploye in the drug house of Green & Befftley, is
now with W. S. Mays, the druggist, 203 west
High street.
C. Winter has a tine dwelling lot for
sale, or will build a house to suit the purchaser,
and give easy terms. He can be seeu at the
Oskaloosa Implement Co.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Baughman re
ceived a despatch on Tuesday from Mankato,
Kansas, giving the sad news that their daughter,
Mrs. Ketchum, was lying very 111.
W. E. Vernon was in Newton a
couple of days last week attending some mat
ters In regard to the lowa State Shooting Tour
nament, which meets In Burlington in June
next.
H. G. Parry has returned home from
Cincinnati, where he attended the Ohio Medi
cal College, and is now lying very 111 with In
flammatory rheumatism at Dr. Bevan’s resi
dence. Y
Edna Larkin a pleasant even
lag, having for her guests Master Frankie
Johnes and Mr. Stillman, of Rentfrow’s Com
pany. Songs and recitals were listened to by a
number of friends.
W. B. Loftus, a personal friend of
Manager Dudley’s, is appointed to the Central
Railway office here. He Is said to be an effi
cient railroad man, and a gentleman with
whom the public will find favor.
J. B. Moore, of Portland, Oregon,
while on his way home from Indiana, where he
has been studying medicine for the past two
years, stopped oft to visit his sister Mrs. J. J.
McDaniel, a few days this week.
The Executive Committee of the
lowa College Alumni Association have Invited
Mrs. Pauline Given Swalm to be the orator at
the annual meeting In June. The old man very
graciously has permitted (?) her to accept.
Miss Gail Huntsman was surprised
Monday evening, by the invasion of a large
company of her young friends, who took com
plete possession and control of the place for the
time being, and made themselves “perfectly at
home” for several hours.
The fifth social under the auspices
of the U. R. K. ot P., given at the armory last
Friday evening, was largely attended and the
evening most pleasantly enjoyed. The next
and last of these socials lor this season occurs
on Friday evening, May 7.
A. M. Perry and family have located
at Oakland, Cal., and Milo struck a good Job
the next day alter their arrival. We are prom
ised a letter from Mrs. P. descriptive of that
beautiful city and the advantages of the Pacific
slope as regards ollinate, cost of living, etc.
Wm. Battin and family removed last
week to Minerva, Marshall county, where they
make their home In the future. During the
several years Mr. B. and family have made their
home amongst us they have won hosts of friends
who regret greatly to part with them, and whose
kindly remembrances follow them to their new
home.
A Waynesburg, Penn., paper has this
mention of some of our people: “The first of the
series of balls to be given at the Walton House,
by the Waltonian Orchestra, came oil at that
popular public house Thursday evening. About
twenty couples were present and enjoyed the
'mlstic whirl’ until a late hour. ‘Ned’ and his
estimable lady know bow to entertain tn prince
ly style, as this occasion well demonstrated.”
The What Cheer Patriot gives this
well deserved praise to the Senator from Ma
haska: “Senator Ben MoCoy, of Mahaska, is
entitled to great praise for his untiring efforts
in behalf of bis bill In the legislature exempt
ing the homesteads of soldiers’ widows from
taxation. This will cost the State comparative
ly nothing, and will prove a lasting benefit to a
very worthy class. The nation owns and can
never fully repay the great debt of gratitude to
Its defenders, their widows and orphans.”
The regret is general that Manager
Dudley, of the Central, saw fit to remove from
1U office hero that popular and efficient agent,
A. J. Dlrr, who for nearly ten years past has
been agent for that company here. Mr. Dlrr is
one of our best citizens, and as an agent has
done much to 'popularize that road with our
people when the management has been worse
than mulish toward the city and Its people. We
all shall remember friend Dlrr with pleasure,
and hope that good fortune may be found his
oloeest attendant.
Professor 11. 8. Williams, of Cornell
University, at Ithlca, N. Y., has been In our
city a few days collecting specimens for the Uni
versity and Smithsonian Institute. He Is a
graduate of West Point, and at the time he was
wounded be was captain In the 13th regulars.
He la now on the retired list, and devotes bis
time to teaching In the University, as professor
of palaeontology. Judging from bis examina
tion of foesUs exhibited to him, be certainly is
eminently qualified for his position, and on all
subjects be has shown himself to be a gentle
man of rare culture. He found In our city much
larger collections than he expected. He was
especially delighted with the collection of th|
prs. Hoffman, spending much time In examin
ing and classifying the specimens of fossils. On
Tuesday be lectured to the High School on
sponges and corals. Tuesday evening be gave
a talk on fossils at Drs. Hoffman office to sev
eral gentlemen, who highly appreciated It. On
Wednesday morning he went to the Junction
mines with a party, and found many fine foskla.
In the afternoon be lectured to the students of
Penn College. He expects to visit us again In
May.
Oregon Weather. —Borne weeks
ago we gave some extracts from Ore
gon papers as to the weather oat there,
and a friend there contributes this
remark to the discussion: “I received
your paper containing the weather ex
cerpts. I conclude you must be in good
health, for any man who has the “gall”
to put the wind-flood-cyclone-blizzard
torrid climate of lowa as “all In all”
ahead ot ours must be hoping to live
forever and thus eecape judgment We
are now in the flush of green grass and
budding trees and flowers.” We wait
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS .
THE ANNUAL MEETING —SCHOOL ELEC
TION-SOME INTERESTING AND VAL
UABLE FACTS— MATTERS TO BE
PROUD OF.
—The school election on Monday
brought out one hundred and fifty-nine
voters, who cast their votes as follows,
there being two directors to elect:
George A. Ross 147
Mitch Wilson 86
W. H.Shaw 78
Mrs. S. A. Rice 10
Mrs. A. Foehlinger 12
Blank 5
Messrs. Ross and Wilson were again
chosen to serve in this most responsi
ble and yet most thankless task.
—The annual meeting voted a tax of
$27,000 on the District, being divided
as follows: Teachers, 817,000; school
house and contingent, 85,000 each. This
will pay the expense of the next school
year aud make good an over-draft in
the general fund of $2,600. Only about
forty people were present at the meet
ing when the action of the Board was
endorsed. This would indicate a great
degree of confidence on the part of the
tax-payers in the action of the Board —
a confidence rightly placed. Still, for
the looks of the thing, a great many
more tax-payers should have been
there.
—The wants of the north part of the
school district were considered, and
the Board were instructed to fully con
sider the matter and take such action
as they might deem advisable. A pri
mary department is needed there very
much and it will probably be estab
lished by the next winter term. A
room could be secured for that purpose
and temporary service given.
—Something unusual was done by
the meeting and that, too, by unani
mous vote —which was to thank the
Board for having bo wisely chosen in
the matter of heating and ventilating
apparatus for the school buildings.
This of course included the dry closet
system at the Second Ward building,
which has proven itself so efficient in
every way for the purpose intended.
—We annually pour a great deal of
money into our schools. The state can
ill afford an ignorant citizenship, yet
scores upon scores of boys and girls,
but chiefly boys, are found loafing
about the streets, perfecting themselves
in the pesty schools of vice and crime.
These should be compelled to attend
schools that generous people afford, so
that if we do have to hang a fellow
hereafter let us have the pleasure of
knowing that he has sufficient knowl
edge to appreciate his condition, while
the possession of such knowledge will
greatly serve to keep him from vice’s
haunts and its commission. Compul
sory education is one of the necessities
of the hour, and a resolution so declar
ing was prepared for the school meet
ings action, but it was thought that the
people were not ready for a measure
that “meant business” in this direction.
—Twoexcellent ladies were voted for
as directors—Mrs. Fmhlinger and Mrs.
Rice. We can see no good reason why
women would not make excellent
school officials—and the time will
speedily come when they will be found
in those places. However, women are
just as efficient for public place as men,
and where tried have not failed to give
to the public honest and efficient ser
vice. The country will yet place the
ballot in woman’s pure hands as a
matter of safety to the public weal.
TIIE OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS.
From an examination of the records
of the city school board, we learn the
following historical facts that are
worthy ol being known:
June 27, 1864, Joseph McCarty was
elected superintendent of schools and
remained in charge for two years. Dur
ing his term of service Rev. Ira O.
Kemble held the principalship of the
high school.
July 16,1866, J. Valentine was elected
superintendent and Rose Vaughan
took charge of the high school. In
December 3 of this year, Supt. Valen
tine was relieved of the work of super
vision and devoted all of his time to
teaching in the high school. This was
agreed to by both the superintendent
and the board.
July 1,1867, A. Updegraff was elected
principal of the high school at a salary
of 8800, with an assistant—F. L. Mc-
Grew—at the same salary. At this
time seven teachers were required to
do the teaching below the high school.
The board concluded to have the school
graded and so instructed Principal Up
degraff, who was named as superinten
dent Nov. 4, 1867, and his salary placed
at 8900.
July 6, 1868, A. Updegraff was re
elected principal of the high school at
a salary of 8800. with Miss Faxon (now
Mrs. Jerry Everett) as assistant at a
salary of 8500. The spring previous
the project to build the high school
building carried, and Sept, 28,1868, the
contract was let to Foster Bros., of
Des Moines, for 834,800.
Sept. 18,1868, Prof. J. F. Everett was
chosen as superintendent, with a salary
of 8250 per annum. From the size of
the salary we are inclined to think that
but little time was devoted to super
vision. From this time forward, how
ever, regular monthly reports of the
superintendent are noted as being re
ceived and placed on file.
July 13, 1869, A. Updegraff was re
elected as high school principal, and
besides him ten teachers in white
schools and one in a colored school.
Sept. 14, 1869, J. F. Everett was re
elected as superintendent with a salary
of 8300 per annum.
After this year a change occurred in
the work of the superintendent. The
new building was completed, and May
2, 1870, the board concluded to place
Mr. Everett at the head as superinten
dent at a salary of 81,200 per year, and
give him all his time to devote to the
interests of the schools. He was also
re-elected to the same position May 22,
1871, and furnished with sixteen assist
ant teachers, one of whom was Mrs. M.
G. Davenport.
With the opening of the new build
ing new experiences began. A janitor
who would devote all his time to the
work of sweeping and heating the
building became a necessity. The first
year (1870-71) there were three jani
tors. Jno. A. Dix was first selected at
a salary of 840 per month, but he re
signed In the middle of the first month.
He was succeeded by W. B. Ware, who
was also succeeded by M. Bacon, as we
find him mentioned in the records the
first week in December, 1870. He re
signed, however, before the year closed,
though we find no record of any suc
cessor. At the opening of the next
year T. E. Mendenhall undertook the
work of janitor at a salary of 850 per
month and stayed the year.
Nov. 28, 1871, Geo. W. Hale was
elected treasurer and has remained as
custodian of the district funds to the
present.
At the opening of this year the name
of Miss Lou J. Hawkins appears as one
of the teachers. She was elected May
22,1871. She has been in the employ
of the district from that date to the
present, which is a strong testimonial
to her success and usefulness as a
teacher.
June 19,1872, Wm. Lytle was elected
superintendent, and Mrs. M. G. Daven
port was placed in . charge of the high
school, assisted by Miss Priscilla Mill l
kin. Lida Ooilins (now Mrs. Sharra)
began at the same time to teach in the
schools, while Mr. J. B. Rickey was
janitor of the high school building at a
salary of 850 per month. From the
business of the board daring this per
iod we presume there was considerable
commotion, as there were quite a num
ber of changes of teachers.
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, June 16, 1873, Wm. Lytle was re
elected superintendent, with Misses
Amanda Kinney and Sarah Phelps as
teachers in the high school. Mrs. C. A.
Sawin’s name also appears for the first
time as one of the corps of teachers.
The marriage of Miss Kinney and the
getting of a better place by Miss Phelps
opened up chances to two young men,
W. B. Ketner and H. H. Seerley, who
appear Sept. 1, 1873, as principal and
assistant of the high school at salaries
of $75 and SSO per month. This year
the steam heating apparatus was put
in, and the schools adjourned at any
and all times when the rooms were not
comfortable. No one connected with
the school knew anything about steam
heating and the learning was a bitter
experience. There was no genuine va
cation during this entire year—the
teachers were on duty eight consecu
tive months and did not leave town
during that time.
Aug. 25,1873, Mr. W. L. Lundy was
elected as janitor of the high school
building at a salary of $45 per month.
No selection could have been wiser.
Mr. Lundy has remained in the employ
of the district ever since and has given
unqualified satisfaction. Under his
management success has been assured,
while his mechanical skill has enabled
him to be of great value to the district.
May 16, 1873, Wm. Lytle was re-i
elected superintendent, and H. H. Seer
ley was put in charge of the high
school with Miss Emma Smith (after
ward Mrs. Lee) as assistant. During
this year Mr. J. W. Johnson became
principal of “Old Normal” school, and
soon transformed that school into one
of the best in the city. In fact, his in
fluence on that school during his two
years’ working there so reconstructed
matters that its former reputation was
forgotten, and ever since that date that
division of the district has been noted
for its punctuality and its good work.
April 2, 1876, H. H. Seerley was
chosen superintendent of schools be
cause of the refusal of Supt. Lytle to
continue in charge on account of the
decline in his health. This came as a
surprise to the new officer, as no such
an expectation had ever crossed his
mind. Through the kindness of the
board of education and the forbear
ance of the people, he has been privi
leged to remain in charge to the pres
ent time. C. B. Jack and O. C. Scott
appear as high school teachers during
this year, and J. W. Johnson’s election
to the county superintendency caused
the board to call Mr. P. L. Kindig to
the charge of “Old Normal” school,
who, after a number of years of faith
ful and highly appreciated service, was
also called to take charge of the county
superintendent’s office.
THE FIRST COST
of the school property of the district
has been about as follows:
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING (OCCUPIED
SEPTEMBER, 1870).
Building and furniture $48,811 56
Grounds 1,125 00
Steam heating 3,250 00
Warm air heating 2,590 00
FIRST WARD BUILDING (OCCUPIED
JANUARY, 1877).
Building and furniture $11,634 71
Grounds 2,405 00
Warm air heating 1,300 00
FOURTH WARD BUILDING (OCCUPIED
JANUARY, 1877).
Building and furniture $11,634 71
Grounds 2,850 00
Warm air heating 1,300 00
THIRD WARD BUILDING (OCCUPIED
SEPTEMBER, 1883).
Building and furniture 813,211 77
Grounds 800 00
Warm air heating 1,300 00
Adding these amounts together we
get a grand total of 8102,212.75 put into
permanent improvements for school
purposes since March, 1867. All of
which is paid in full excepting 817,000
in bonds, which are being paid at the
rate of 82,000 a year.
AN INVENTORY.
For several years past an annual ap
propriation has been made to aid in the
purchase of books of reference and ap
paratus. The work commenced in 1878,
and Prof. Seerley very thoughtfully
prepared the following general state
ment:
REFERENCE BOOKS.
Value.
Zells’Cyclopedia, 5 vols 8 40 00
Lippincott’s Chambers Cyclo
pedia, 10 vols 16 00
American Cyclopedia, 16 vols.. 60 00
5 sets Peoples’ Cyclopedia, 15
vols 85 00
Encyclopedia Brit., 19 vols 144 00
9 Webster’s Diet 81 00
Harper’s Latin Diet 5 00
Adler’s German Diet 5 00
Harper’s History of War 14 00
68 vols—all in good condition.. 8450 00
THE GENERAL LIBRARY
consists of—
1. 351 vols. of old volumes obtained
from High school entertainments pre
vious to 1873 and from donation of
Harper’s Library.
2. 642 vols. of general literature con
sisting of history, travels, biography,
poetry and fiction of the most noted
authors in England and America.
This library is worth about 81,000—
were we to try to re-collect it.
APPARATUS, AC.
1. 3 sets of Gamp’s Outline Maps.
2. 1 set of Johnson’s Outline Maps.
3. 3 large Government maps of the
United States.
4. 9 maps of Mahaska county.
5. 4 Masons’ Music Charts—Series I.
6. Cutters’ Anatomical Charts.
7. Andrews’ Anatomical Charts.
8. Yaggy’s Anatomical Study,
(Manikin in plane surface).
9. Set of Geometrical Blocks.
10. 1 Baush & Lomb Microscope.
11. 1 Tee pier Uotz Electrical Ma
chine.
12. 1 Air pump.
13. Orrery—Planetarian.
14. 1 Tellurian Globe,
15. 8 Common Globes.
16. Models show ing 1, heart, 2, heart
and lungs; 3, eye; 4, ear; 5, head and
brain.
17. 110 copies, “Song Greeting,” for
High school music.
18. 230 copies, “School Chimes, for
Elementary schools.
19. Barnes’ Ist and 2d readers—sup
plementary to classes in Ist and 2d
grades of the city.
cabinet.
1. Bohmul Shimek collection of
Marine and Freeh Water Invertebrates
—about 300 specimens (different varie
ties).
2. Quite a good general collection of
fossils which fill two cases, besides
collections of rocks, &C., illustrating
the subject of Zoology. This collec
tion has been made by the Agassiz As
sociation without expense to the dis
trict
3. A collection of alcoholic speci
mens, such as snakes, alligators, etc.,
belonging to the school, the work of
the Agassiz Association.
4. A collection of dried plants,
pressed and mounted, for aids to in
struction in Botany. The work of the
Botany classes.
SOURCES or THIS LIBRARY, CABINET,
ETC.
L First Source. For the past five
years, at the annual meeting, the peo
ple have voted a special amount of
money for the benefit of this fund, vary
ing from 9100 to 0200.
XL Second Source. Every year the
High school has had some sort of pnblic
entertainments, the proceeds of which
have been devoted to the benefit of this
fund.
IIL Third Source. The pupils and
the friends of the high school have
made donations from time to time in
i the shape of books or specimens.
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IV. Fourth Source. The State and
Government publications are regularly
received.
THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS.
There is no one thing that so helps a
school as a good library and first-class
apparatus. The library ought to have
from 3,000 to 6,000 volumes and be
adapted to the needs of all the children
of the city of grammar and high school
grades. This could easily be accom
plished by the public authorizing such
a work done at the discretion of the
Board.
The high school needs more appar
atus to make the teaching of physics
more practical. It needs a better cabi
net in Geology and Zoology, and all
this could be secured in time by mak
ing a small appropriation annually.
Respectfully submitted,
H. H. Seerley, Supt.
OUR MAHASKA REPORTS.
Gleanings by Herald Reporters.
East Dm Moines.
The following are our new school directors:
Charter Oak, Wm. Crowder; Sand Ridge, D. W.
Jenkins: Union, Samuel Jackson.
H. D. Whitsel has removed to his farm.
C. B. Miller has rented the Lewis Roberts
farm.
T. L. EUis has moved on the Hugh’s farm.
Mrs. Frank Barnett is still very low, with Dr.
McCrea of Eddyvllle in attendance.
The Charter Oak school closed on Friday,
February, 26th. and gave a grand exhibition on
Saturday evening, with a program of upwards
>of sixty pieces, consisting of songs, dialogues,
declamations, sc. The program was well car
ried out, and appreciated by a very attentive
audience, which favored the school with good
order. We will state right here that the affair
was a grand success, notwithstanding the pre
dictions of false prophets. This is the third
consecutive term of school taught by William
Crowder at Charter Oak. He is one of the very
best of Mahaska county teachers and seems to
fully understand his business; but then no
teacher can advance a child that is not sent to
school more than seven days during a school
month. We are sadly in need of a compulsory
educational law, and that thoroughly enforced.
The township trustees have appointed Hiram
McKln constable.
The inclemency of the weather kept many In
these parts from taking part in the dedication
of our court house.
We have plenty of feed in these parts and
stock Is looking well.
Hurrah for Mayor Rice and the rest of your
city ticket.
March sth
The bad weather Last Saturday prevented a
Sood many of our citizens attending the court
ouse dedication.
Many are complaining of colds, rheumatism.
Sc. Mr. A. McLansborough has been on the
stck list all winter, at times better, at times
worse. Arthur Compton is quite seriously sick
at present. Mrs. John F. Allgood is also com
plaining. Report savs whooping cough Is In
our vicinity.
Charles B. Stanley received a nice pair of
buggy shafts from his brother-in-law, J. N.
Moyers, of Medlapolis, lowa.
Samuel W. Ballinger, Sr., an old time resident
of Mahaska, is here visiting relatives and
friends after an absenee of $1 years. Time has
dealt gently with him. His residence is Wa
terloo, Neb.
Mrs. Ella M. Robbins started for her home at
Rureka, Kansas, last Thursday, where her hus
band is teaching school at present.
Llteraries still in full blast. Schools closed
except the Allgood district. Singing at Center
scboal -house next Wednesday night.
The old man’s banquet was appreciated by
March 6th. Tucker,
On the evening of the 4th quite a heavv fall
of snow came, bringing out the sleigh bells', but
to-day It is beginning to disappear. We nope
this is our last snow.
The body of Mrs. Lou Wheeler was brought
here from Kansas last Thursday. Her funeral
took place yesterday at the Union cemetery,
which wss attended by a large concourse of
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Whreler went west last
fall thinking It would Improve her health, but
she gained no strength, and now she is laid
away to rest. The friends have our sympathy.
We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr.
Little, of your place. We have been acquainted
with him ever since he first came to do busi
ness at Muchaklnock and we always thought
him a straightforward business man, and strict
ly conscientious, a model man In many re
spects
We have WRTTJoKIng for some time past to
see Mr. Thomas McKatn’s name a* a soldier
who had to feed on the diet of one of those
prison pens of the south in our late war, but
have thus far failed. We take this opportunity
of letting the public know that Union township
Is honored with a man who thus faced the jaws
of death for his country. We are In sympathy
with all soldiers who suffered In our late war
for the blood bought privileges we enjoy to-day.
March 6th. w.
Health good in general.
The temperance meetings are held at Friend’s
church every Tuesday evening. Mr. Dick, a
promising young man, delivered an excellent
address; also Mr. Worther is a good worker,
and many others. The Hall family does some
excellent singing for the occasion.
Last Friday evening there was a three mile
race at the rink between two Excelsior boys
and Lightfoot, the great Indian racer. Two
boys, Slme Scool and Johnny Walton ran the
Indian a three mile race, the boys on skates,
the Indian on foot, and the boys won. Eckart,
the Indian’s backer, ran a mile race with one
of your city boys and got left.
Friday, March sth, 1886, was a remarkable
day for Excelsior, as much has been said
about mines in the west, and their capacity for
hoisting so much coal. But mine No. 2 of Ex
celsior has the honor of beating all records in
the west, if not in the United States. In ten
hours No. 2 shaft loaded 121 cars of lump coal
without nut coal or slack, making 1,727 tons of
lump coal. No wonder! because they have one
of the best underground railroads in the west,
and an 80 horse power engine to run the cars.
Mr. John O’Neil is the engineer and is a flrst
class man. Mr. Mullen is train conductor on
the north side of the shaft, and Mr. Brown on
the south side. James McNulty, James Rey
nolds, Mr. Steadman, and R. Walker did all the
caging. There is no four men that can beat
them in lowa. The drivers also deserve great
credit, as all depends on them in getting the
coal hauled to the proper places for transpor
tation; also to the top hands, and to' our effi
cient engineer, Samuel Sport, much credit is
due for handling all this coal without an acci
dent; and where is there a man that could
weigh 1,727 tons of coal but J. B. Williams, who
has proved himself equal for the business? All
deserve credit who took part. The boys are
having a general smoke over the affair, as
Supt. Weightman had to set them up.
March 6th. Watchman.
West Dm Moixies.
There is a movement on foot in West Des
Moines township for the erection of a new
bridge across the Des Moines river at or near
the place known as Gately’s ferry. ’Quite an in
teresting meeting was held at Bluff Creek chap
el on the evening of the 2d Inst., and we have
been creditably Informed that $3,000 has been
signed by men of means in West Des Moines
township, and not over half of the township
worked yet. The necessity of this move will be
readily seen when it is known that nearly all of
West Des Moines township, in going to Oska
loosa, must travel In the opposite direction to
get across the river, thus making it next to im
possible to get there in muddy or stormy weath
er.
Stock Is looking very well yet, but If cold
weather continues much longer, feed will be
about all used up. Some are already complain
ing of not having enough.
A. Flanders and little daughter have been
quit* sick, but are now better.
Wm. Flanders is butlding a house on his farm
In Jefferson township.
William and Charley Foster have gone to
Kansas.
P. A. Ptthand was elected school director In
Pleasant Ridge district.
Mrs. Jesse McClure Is reported sick.
Austin Thomas and wife started for their
home In Rawlins county. Kansas, Thursday.
Wesley Sprague and family accompanied them
and will make that their future home.
John Nowels started for California last Thurs
day.
The news was received here of the death of
Mrs. James Gerard, a former resident of this
county, but now of Weeping Water, Nebraska.
A. D. Odem started for Colorado to-day In
search of a home. Rustic.
March 9.
For several days past the weather has been
disagreeable and the roads very bad.
The literary society at Hazel Dell adjourned
last Friday night to meet the first Friday night
in November. There has been a deep interest
manifested in this society during the past win
ter by many members as well as several outsid
ers, and it Is to be hoped that after a long sum
mer’s rest from literary work all will be better
prepared for more arduous work next winter.
George Hlllery went to Kansas City last week
on business and will probably visit friends In
Southern Kansas before returning home.
Louie Hamaker Is visiting friends in White
Oak township.
I. N. Taylor, who as constable did some very
effective work during the past winter in the en
forcement of the prohibitory law, will be In
your city attendlngcourt j>art of this week.
The Friends at Bloomfield are holding pro
tracted meeting.
At the school election yesterday Lewis Towns
was elected director at Buckeye for the term of
three years. As to the other districts we are
not Informed. Observer.
March 9.
Miss Jennie Robb closed her second term of
school at Zoar last Friday.
Miss Eda Seifert, of Eddyvllle, has returned
home after spending a few days with friends lu
this neighborhood.
We attended the exhibition at Maple, Grove
last Saturday night. To say nothing of bad
roads, the bonse was crowded and the exercises
were pronounced a success.
Miss Jessie McCord, after an absence of sev
eral months with relatives in Kansas, Is With
her friends in Harrison.
The annual school meeting at Zoar district
met last Monday night and elected K. Welton,
Mr. and Mrs. Garner, of Talntor, are visiting
at Mrs. Garner’s parents this week.
We regret to say that Mrs. A- D. Coleman and
Bennie Bradley are on the sick list, and Addle
Knott, who has been sick for Borne time is no
better.
Two worthy families of our neighborhood,
Mr. John Vancieve and James Nave, Intend
making their future homes in Nebraska. Mr.
Nave starts this week, but Mr. Vancieve will
remain a few weeks with relatives in Wapello.
May they live long and be prosperous Is the
wish of their many friends. Cricket.
The city election was held on Monday, and
the following were the officers elected; Mayor,
David Bevan; assessor, J. K. M. Price: recorder,
W. W. Williams; councilmen, Wm. Beardsley,
W. H. Patton and Robert Beadle.
J. 0. Thomas, of Frederick, spent a few days
about town.
There Is considerable sickness In oar town,
mostly the result of severe colds.
The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Godfrey
died early Tuesday morning, March 2. On the
following day the remains were interred In
Forest cemetery at Oskaloosa. “He was budded
earth on to bloom In heaven.’' Mr. Godfrey has
been greatly afflicted of late with sickness and
death, and is still In the shadow of death, his
wife being very low, with but little hopes of re
covery. Much sympathy Is felt toward the
stricken family.
Mrs. Web. Brewer and sons, Clyde and Roy, ar
rived on Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs.
Chilton, and sister, Mrs. J. 0. Garland.
Wabash, Bt. Louis tt Pacific passenger and
freight run dally over this branch of the Rock
island road.
Mrs. Jaue Bradley and daughter Maggie have
departed for Pennsylvania,
Our schools are very busy preparing work for
the coming fair.
After abrief visit. Miss Mary Phillips return
ed to her home at KlrkvtUe on Friday.
Thursday of last week Mrs. Sarah J. Phillips
returned from Lucas, after several months’ ab
sence.
Mrs. Nora Harrington, nee Sullivan, Is home
for a few days.
Last Friday Miss KUa Madison closed a suc
cessful term of school at Brush Street.
Bora to Harry Lusoombe and wife, a daughter;
i to G. Thomas and wife, a daughter.
Whipporwill.
Adams.
Union.
Uxoelsior.
Spring; Creek.
East Harrison.
Flßfllißi
Fin Reams and family leave for south-western
lowa this week to spend the rest of the year.
Married, at your city on March 3, E. J. Dillon
and Miss Dora B. Mlnnlck. The bride is well
here, having been a pupil in our schools for
many years. The groom may justly feel proud
for having won sucn an estlmaple young lady
for a wife. Their many friends wish them a
happy and prosperous lue.
John Evans, of Avery, was in town on Satur-
day.
Among the surprises of the week was a party
at the home of Lottie Evans.
Rev. Griffith Griffiths, of Chicago, delivered
an able sermon at the Congregational church,
Sunday evening.
The school election was held yesterday. D.
T. Evans, W. H. Patton, R. R. Heard and Jas.
J. Price were duly elected. Liva.
March 9.
r Peter Appel sold the west 40 of the old farm,
lately occupied by Enos Wintemute, to Al.
Smith of this place.
Mr. Smith bought a good mare of Grant Dun
woody for $l5O.
Widow Buckman has a sick child.
The schools that have engaged their teachers
are Peoria, Miss Shubrink; Sheesley’s, Allie
Crayton; Osborne, Leonidas McAuley.
Cooms & Bebb started their huckster wagons
Monday morning.
Smith’s wagons are also on the war path.
U. 8. Pension Agent Mayor visited our burg
last Thursday. „
Mr. Gandy and family have arrived from In
diana.
Labotte Lundy’s youngest boy was buried here
last Friday. The funeral services were con
ducted by Rev. Weese at the M. E. church.
Elder Reynolds will preach for the Sugar
Grove people next year.
Dr. Lukens, of New Sharon, was here on busi
ness last week.
The district township meeting was largely at
tended here Monday. A new school house will
be built in district No. 2.
Cy Timbrel, Monroe Wassom, Amos Evans,
Jim Gerard and Ben Gaston are In your city as
jurors.
> a*nos Wintermute has gone to David City, Ne
braska. We wish him good luck.
March ». Richlander.
White Oak.
At the school meeting at Mission Ridge last
Monday, Mr. Richard Baxter was elected direc
tor for the terra of three years. This is a good
selection.
Rev. Pike commenced a protracted meeting
at White Oak church on last Sabbath evening.
Attendance good.
Albert Kentfleld intended to start for Nebras
ka last week, but he is down with a severe cold.
His many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
The literary society at Mission Ridge will de
bate this question Tuesday evening: “Resolved,
That the people of the United States have been
more prosperous under Protection than they
have been under a Tariff for Revenue or Free-
Trade;” affirmed by A. J. Burgess; denied by
W. W. Stewart.
Geo. Perkins sold his steers at $4 per hundred,
delivered at Rose Hill yesterday.
Miss Rena Anderson's school at Prairie Dell
closed last Friday, with regular exercises and a
spelling at night. Rena is one of Mahaska’s
best teachers. She has taught a successful
school and given satisfaction.
Will and Charley Hamaker and sisters, Louie
and Bell, were Sunday visitors at A. J. Burgess’.
Mr. Silas Perkins and son, of Monroe county,
are visiting with Mr. Geo. Perkins.
Mrs. A. J. Burgess returned home last Sab
bath from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Shipley.
Calves are looking well. Most of them will
get through the winter if they are grained well.
Farmers are anxiously waiting for winter to
break.
There is a good deal of complaint about bad
colds.
Everything sold.well at Jas Howell’s sale.
March 9. Skirmisher.
Rose RilL
A. It. Dillon's youngest child, that had been
very low for the past two weeks, passed away
last Friday night. The funeral services were
held at the residence, Sunday, at 10:30 a. m.,
conducted by Rev. Long, and the remains were
laid away in the old Rosa Hill cemetery. All
that kind and loving friends could do was done
for the little one. The family have the sympa
thy of all.
Our East school closed last Saturday. The
exercises by the little ones were good. Minnie
Barden, the teacher, has given good satisfac
tion.
W. C. Tanner was an over-Bunday guest with
his parents.
Elder Guthrie, of your city, preached three
able and instructive sermons at the Christian
church Saturday and Sunday.
The entertainment at the rink Friday evening
was pronounced by all as the best of the season.
W. A. Waddells’ parents were Sunday visitors
with him and family.
At tiie school election Monday James Stout
was elected director. This insures us good
schools next year as the board are all good men
and take an interest in our schools.
L. W. Ewing and son are just receiving their
new spring stock of dry goods, which Is the
largest and best stock ever brought to this place.
Call in and see them when in town.
Wm. Gilchrist has received his appointment
as P. M. at Tioga. His bond is made out and
starts for Washington to-day. This is a good
appointment for he will serve the people well
and make a good Nasby.
Miss Cllda Waldon, of Indianopolis. has teen
spending a few days with her cousin, Cilda R.
McLain
In the South River district, Thomas Sarvis
and Thomas Morrow wera elected directors.
They will give good satisfaction.
Elder Guthrie was the guest of Bruce Jarvis
and family Saturday evening.
Rose Hill is bouud to have a creamery. E.
and C. W. Ford, of Linn county, have arrived
and will build a creamery 24x50 with all the
modern improvements. They have bought a
lot and will commence the building at once.
They have had much experience in the busi
ness, and will be ready for operation by the
first of May. This will be a great improve
ment to our town. Help the matter along by
getting ready to patronize it.
Edward Ford and family, of Linn county,
have moved in the Waddell property.
C. J. Jackson is putting an addition to bis
tenemeut house on his farm.
Robert Wymore is building an addition to
his house on his farm.
Chet Reed, John Roberts, and Ben Ferguson
shipped six car loads of stock to Chicago last
evening; four of cattle aud two of hogs.
James Engle and wife, of Richland township,
were over-Sunday Visitors with the Doaks.
Our new Justice, L. P. Burgess, tried his
first case to-day. He did well for a new hand.
Dr. Holden performed a surgical operation
on the left ear of Julius Bump’s baby. The
lobe in front of the ear was growing down and
covering up the opening to the ear.
March to. Republican.
West Spring Creek.
No. 10 school closed last Friday. Although
the day was uot very pleasant, a good houseful
assembled about dinner time. The forenoon
was spent in the usual recitations. We find the
teacher, Mrs. C. Ellis, very much interested in
the children, and the patrons are very much
pleased with her, as she has given entire satis
faction. All were hungry when dinner time
came and were served with everything good to
eat. We only wish such a good dinner would
come oftener. About two hours was spent most
pleasantlyiin conversation, etc., when we agaiu
resumed our seats to listen to the speaking,
singing, etc,, by the pupils, which were rendered
in a very pleasing manner. The teacher then
distributed to each one of the scholars a hand
some present. We hope she may teach many as
successful terms as this one has beeu. Before
the close of the exercises, several gentlemen
made a few appropriate remarks, which en
couraged both teacher aud scholars. All went
home feeling pleased with the exercises of the
day, and greatly benefitted by being present.
AMarch 6. Clipper.
Monroe Township.
William Tinsley has sold his farm of so acres
to Frank Augustine for two thousand dollars.
Farmer Roberts’ little girl died Monday and
was buried Tuesday of this week. This makes
the third time death has visited the family in
the last six months. First the mother and in
fant daughter, and now little Nannie. Mr.
Roberts and family have the sympathy of all in
their sad bereavement.
Miss Annie Wymore Is now at home having
finished a successful term of school near Fre
mont.
Mrs. Lord has been sick, but at last account
was Improving.
John Bartley’s youngest child Is quite sick
with whooping cough and lung fever.
At the school meeting last Monday John Witt
was elected sub-director In No 1; George
McMains, in N 0.2; Chet Reed, in N 0.3; George
Ankeny, In No. 4; Henry Moore, In No. 5; and
Robert Bass, in No. 6.
Miss Mary Bass, who is teaching at West
Valley, had a spelling last Tuesday night, at
which nine schools were represented. After
about three hours solid spelling. Misses Anna
and Lena Brown were pronounced the cham
pions.
J. Sankey has moved from the Crookham farm
to a farm north of Indianapolis. Alex. Algood
moved Into the house he vacated, having bought
It. Frank Shafer has moved luto his own, and
Isaac Summers moved into the Kirkpatrick
house.
Protracted meeting has been going on at
Springfield the past week. Rev. Dyre nas had
charge.
Property at the Kirkpatrick sale last Thurs
day brought a good price.
Mr. John Sterling, of Louisa county, is here
visiting friends.
The schools all closed Friday or Saturday,
and as far as we know they have all been
satisfactory.
Hope “Hiawath” will continue to write.
Canary.
North Spring; Creek.
Samuel Hoover is getting lumber at his broth
er’s mill to build a large barn this season.
Sylvester Barton will move on to and attend
the old Sopher place.
T. .1. Thornburg has rented the old Thorn
burg farm and will run a cheese factory this
S6ASOD.
A great many logs have been hauled to W. N.
Hoover’s mill, which he is busy converting into
lumber.
Samuel Betzer moved last week. He will
work for Mr. Hanna this summer.
Mlcajah Pickrell and family, and his son Wil
let and family left last Thursday for their new
home in Nebraska.
T. J. Thornburg was at Searsboro last week.
Jerrv Ballingers brother Samuel of Nebras
ka is visiting him this week.
Little Mabel Fauquier visited her aunt, Mrs.
Bell Stafford last week.
Isaac Roberts has been quite Bick, butts some
better at present.
MissTilltasCoxis in your city learning the
dress making trade with Mrs. Wilkins.
The debate at Hazel Dell literary last Friday
night on the tariff question was quite interest
ing, with I. Palin and W. A. Haymaker for, and
N. Cox and George Mitchell against. The liter
ary society adjourned to meet the first Friday
in November.
There will be an exhibition at Buckeye Fri
day night. Sunbeam.
Lower Grove.
School closed at Hickory Grove last
Friday. The exercises were good, con
sidering the ase of the scholars. Quite
a number of visitors were present. The
Elm and Cherry Grove schools were
represented.
Mrs. Dun woody has been quite sick,
but is now able to be around again.
0. Rothell and wife and Mrs. Parker
are soon to leave for Nebraska. They
intend to make that country their fu
ture home. They will be sadly missed
by a large circle of friends.
Our enterprising citizen, Jasper Boyd,
is doing quite well in the merchandise
business, in which he has been engaged
in, on a small scale, for several years.
He now keeps flour, sugar, coffee, coal
oil, etc., etc. He also keeps tobacco,
which is quite a comfort to the male
portion or the neighborhood.
Mr. Gabel has bis new barn complet
ed—size. 36x40. Grandpa Gabel has
been quite poorly, but is now better.
Last Thursday Mr. Daniel Hansel
and Miss Maggie Mortland repaired to
your city and were united in the bonds
of wedlock. The groom was raised in
this county, but for the last few years
he has resided in Nebraska, where he
Kes with his bride in a short time.
iss Maggie has passed all her life here
and will be sadly missed by many, but
mostly at home, as she was the only re
maining daughter. We wish them well.
The boys gave them quite a charivari
in the evening after they returned from
town, and were invited in and treated
to refreshments, Snowflake.
March 7, im.
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FACTS
—FOR THE—
PUBLIC!
—TO—
REMEMBER!
It having become the common
practice of dealers—no matter
how small, if any, claims they
have to it—to advertise with a
“ cheek” that would make a
monkey blush, “We Carry the
Largest Stock,” “We Make the
Lowest Prices,” “We are the
Leaders,” etc., etc., it is well for
intelligent purchasers to inquire,
“ What places this or that ad
vertiser in position to carry out
their promises to us I ”
You all know (and we will
forfeit SI,OOO to any charitable
object if successfully contra
dicted) that
Baldauf Bros.
carry three times the stock of
any other house in Oskaloosa.
That they are the ONLY Dry
Goods Men in Oskaloosa who
visit the New York and Boston
markets.
That they pay CASH for ev
ery dollar’s worth of goods they
buy, saving for their customers
the benefit of Cash Discounts.
That they have a representa
tive agent in New York City,
who, as fast as novelties appear,
has instructions to forward them
here.
That, having several stores in
the state, they buy largely, often
times closing large lots at half
value. :
Please remember and look
around what other house in Os
kaloosa possesses the same ad
vantages, and then consider
what their claims amount to.
Therefore, in order to fully
reap the benefit of the greatest
variety to select from, as well as
buying at the lowest cash prices,
you owe it to yourself to call on
—THE—
Only One Price Dry
Goods House,
OSKALOOSA, IA.
Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Oskaloosa, March 8,1886.
Present: The Mayor, Solicitor, Clerk, and
Councllmen Abraham, Blattner, Coffin, Drinkle,
Frankel, Haskell, Perdue and Turner.
Minutes of previous meeting read and ap
proved.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Petition of D. Martin and others asking for
sidewalk on south side of Martha street, com
mencing at Perrv street and running west to
Central lowa railroad right-of-way, passing
block 9, O. P., and block 1, White’s addition to
the city of Oskaloosa. On motion referred to
sid.-walk committee.
Petition of Adam Foehlinger and others pray
ing the City Council to purchase a parcel of land
near the city for the purpose of burying dead
animals. On motion referred to committee on
ways and means.
Petition of Oskaloosa Gas Co. asking Council
to order sidewalk from High street along the
east side of Washington street to the north line
of the old Bristol Foundry building, to which
building said compauy are about to remove
their office. Moved by Councilman Frankel that
the prayer of petitioners be granted; the walk
to be on grade, the alley crossing put in at the
expense of the gas company, aud built under
supervision of the street commissioner. Car
ried.
Communication of Mrs. S. J. Moorman asking
the Council to exempt her homestead from
taxes, aud presented tax receipt for 1885, as re
quested by council. Moved by Councilman
Frankel that an order for $4.50, being amount
of city tax In said receipt, be drawn on city
treasurer in favor of Mrs. S. J. Moorman.
Vot6S — Y6&B 8
Petition of’N. D. Porter and others for side
walk and bridge was called up, and, on motion
of Councilman Abraham, the vote on said peti
tion was reconsidered, and, on motion of Coun
cilman Haskell, the prayer of petitioners was
granted; said walk and bridge to be built at the
expense of i>etitloners and under supervision of
street committee and street commissioner.
Vote—Yeas, 5; nays, 3.
Committee on petition to open Clay street was
continued.
Gas committee reported favorably on peti
tion to light gas lamp near Methodist church on
Thursday and Sunday nights, the gas company
agreeing to light the same for 75 cents per
month. On motion of Councilman Drlukle the
prayer of petitioners was granted. Vote —
Yeas, 8.
Committee on claims reported favorably on
the following claims:
Street committee, service for one year—sso 00
Miller & Harbacb, framing profiles of city
grade 10 00
A. Ford, making arrest 85
John Melone, sand and cement l 00
J. 8. Capel, coal to date 6 26
Baldauf Bros., mdse to date 2 28
Knapp & Spalding, mdse to date 9 05
J. A. Coffin, clerks fees 29 96
Jas. A. Rice, attendance council meetings, 43 oo
Jas. A. Rice, clerk, pro tem 26 86
L. K. Dutton, Judge of Election 300
Henry Mattox, do do 3 00
Benton Harbour, do do 300
A. W. Martinsteln, do do 300
John R. Brill, do do 3 00
L. C. Marmon do do 3 oo
C. H. Phelps, do do 3 00
R. L. Turner, do do ....... 300
T. G. Phillips. do do 3 00
W. W. Haskell, do do 3 00
D. Gunn, do do 3 00
A. M. Abraham, do do 3 00
L. A. Scott, Clerk do 3 00
L. Baumgart, . do do 300
J. A. Coffin, do do 3 00
J. L. Morgan, do do 3 00
George Wilson, do do 3 00
G. C. Johnson, do do 3 00
John Gunn, do do 3 00
J. C. Barnhizer, do do 3 00
Oskaloosa Imp. Co., room rent 3 oo
Oskaloosa L. and Trans Co., room rent.... 3 oo
J. W. McMullin & Co., room rent 3 00
John A. Hoffman, canvassing election re
turns 3 00
J. A. Coffin, canvassing election returns.. 300
A. M. Abraham, 37 council meetings to
date inclusive 37 oo
Chas. Blattner, 23 council meetings to date
Inclusive 23 00
J. L. Coffin, 43 council meetings to date
inclusive 43 oo
A. T. Drlnkle, 39 council meetings to date
Inclusive 39 oo
I. Frankel, 41 council meetings to date
inclusive 41 00
W. W Haskell, 27 council meetings to
date inclusive 27 00
B. R. Perdue, 25 council meetings to date
inclusive 26 00
R. L. Turner, 38 council meetings to date
Inclusive 38 00
I. R. Eckart, printing to date 10 40
I). Martin, 2K days street labor 4 12
Ed. Fitzgerald, 24 days street commis
sioner to date 48 00
Mike Fitzgerald, 3 days street labor 4 60
C. W. Jordan, boarding prisoners to date, 77 30
Jacob Weintz, marshal, salary to date— 45 so
Jacob Weintz, serving notices to date 1 40
Jacob Weintz, killing to dogs 2 00
M. M. Rice, fees in city cases 35 75
M. M. Rice, three months salary to date.. 50 00
M. M. Rice, warrants and notices 7 00
M. M. Rice, attending 40 council meetings
to date inclusive 40 00
J. W. Daniels, deputy marshal to date... 45 00
J. D. Guthrie, balance on coal 82
Jas. A. Rice, general services to date ... 50 00
Jas. A. Rice, city cases to date 5 oo
F. D. Boyer, treasurer one year ...150 00
F. D. Boyer, mdse for city 1 00
Oska. Gas Go., gas mayor’s office, Febru
ary, 1886 11 60
Oska. Gas Co., cleaning globes, February,
jggg soo
Oska. Gas Co., electric light, February,
1886 4ft 00
Oska. Gas Go., street lamps, February,
1886 197 60
Mrs. 8. J. Moorman, rebate city tax 4 so
On motion report adopted and clerk author
ized to issue orders in accordance. Votes—
Yeas, 7; absent, 1.
RESOLUTIONS.
Be it Revolved by the City Council of the City
of Ovkaloova, lowa, That all cases now In Court
of Record, in which the city of Oskaloosa is a
My, be carried on and conducted by Jas. A.
\ until finally disposed of. On motion
adopted.
REPORTS OP OFFICERS.
Reports of Mayor, Solicitor, Clerk, Marshal,
Street Commissioner, and City Treasurer were
presented and read. and. oo motion, referred to
the finance committee.
REPORT OP CANVASSKUS OP ELECTION
Read and, on motion of Councilman Frankel,
the votes cast for J. A. Rice for Solicitor, ware
counted for James A. Rice, they being one and
the same person, and, on motion, the report waa
ordered spread on the record
On motion adjourned until Monday. March 15,
UW, J. A. Com*, City UlcrlL
milt
'CARPET DEPARTMENT!
is now stocked with all the New Patterns of Spring,
1886. As a Special Inducement to Early Purchasers
we place on sale for ONE WEEK ONLY, commencing
to-day:
f 75 pieces Choice Tapestry Car
* pets, worth 75c. to 90c. a
yard, at •
64c. a Yard.
50 pieces guaranteed quality
Body Brussels Carpet, uone
worth less than $1.25, and
some as high as SI .50 a yard,
at the uniform low price of
97 c. a Yard.
83P*Iu order to avoid any possible misunderstanding, we
particularly ask our patrons to notice that we hold ourselves
bound by these prices for One Week Only.
BIRTHS - DEATHS -
GAY.—Died at her home in Garfield township.
Marche, 1886. Clara M. Gay, aged 16 years, 7
months and 10 days.
Her remains were laid away ip Forest ceme
tery March 9.
BHEHAN— WILLIAMS.—Married, at St.
Mary’s church, Tuesday, March 9, 1886. by M.
O’Carroll, Rector of the church, Timothy She
han and Miss May Williams, all of Pella,
lowa.
SWEARINGEN.—Died, near Yankton, Da
kota, Jan. 29,1886, Mr. Daniel J. Swearingen,
in the 69th year of his age.
Mr. Swearingen was born at Maysvllle, Ky.,
Aug. 18, 1817. His father, Abraham Sweariu
gen, emigrated from Kentucky to DeWitt coun
ty, Ills., where he still lives, and will be nine
ty-three years old his next birthday. Mr. S.
was a small boy when the family moved to
Illinois, but he grew to manhood and married
a Miss Montgomery of that State. In 1840 the
family moved to lowa, then a territory, lived
a few years in the Old Purchase, including the
eastern portion of lowa, before admitted as a
State. After that Mr. S. moved west, stop
ping in Mahaska county, and was connected
with starting the town of Oskaloosa, and saw
It develop from the surveyor’s compass to a
city of seven thousand inhabitants.
Mr. 8. was a citizen of lowa about forty
years before he emigrated to Yankton, Dakota,
and in all theseiyears he led a busy, industri
ous life, sometimes buying and shipping stock;
but his main business was running a meat
market on quite an extensive scale, where he
established a reputation for honesty and be
nevolence, two grand characteristics of man
hood. The writer of these obituary lines re
members hearing it said frequently that Mr.
SwearingeD gave more meat to the poor than
any man doing business in his line at that time,
though others in that business were not stingy
or lacking in charity. Nearly all or quite all
men following that business theu aud perhaps
now, have learned to their sorrow, that losses
often occur that would hardly come under the
head of charity, but rather necessity. In such
cases perhaps there should be more pity than
praise. But let it be known that a portion of
the profits of any business are set apart to
feed the poor, clothe the naked, and help the
distressed in their afflictions, and comes in
uuder the head of “ pure aud undefiled relig
ion.” whether the parties be Jews, Pagans, or
Christians. , , _ , ,
During Mr. S.’s long sojourn in Oskaloosa
there was born to him a large family of chil
dren, eight of whom were living at the time
of his death, the majority being present at the
funeral that took place in the Odd Fellows’
hail at Oskaloosa. The names of the children
living are John H., Mary E., Lemuel A., Ellis
A., Winfield Scott, Sarah J., Theodore, and El
dora D.
Mr. 8. belonged to Commercial Lodge 128, I.
O. O. F., established Jauuanr 23, 1860, a little
over tweuty-six years ago. The records of the
lodge show that he was a charter member,
associated with Sidney S. Smith, David Roop,
Isaac Kalbach, Foster L. Downing, Francis
Huber, A. M. Abraham, George Priceler, Chas.
Blattner, and D. E. Budd. Five out of the ten
names comprising the above charter members
have surrendered all their claims to the grand
old hall where for many years they met, and
were called to order by the sound of the gavel,
their opening songs and fervent prayers to the
“King, invisible, eternal, immortal, the only
wise God.” No sound can awake them to the
joys or sorrows of all that is done under the
sun. They are dead and will not return.
Mr. S. died several hundred miles from his
former home, the weather exceedingly cold,
and nearly all the railroads blocked with snow;
yet his wife, step-son, and one more, braved
all the hardships and delays in bringing his
remains here to be interred by his brethren
of the mystic tie, who, clad in the dress aud
l emblems of the order, had made all necessary
arrangements to perform the last sad rite. He
I now sleeps by his former wife, the mother of
his children, born to them while living here.
The writer feels it a duty to say a few words
about the advantages of belonging to some
good order; yes, advantages much every way.
The mercury 15 degrees below zero seemed to
have no terrors to the brotherhood, but amidst
the piercing cold his remains were taken up
through two lofty flights of stairs to the Odd
Fellows Hall that his brethren had prepared
for his reception. The remains were enclosed
in a beautiful casket, covered with black plush,
the lid carefully removed, and all who desired
could once more behold the manly form of one
who moved among ns so many years.
There is one thing more that may be alluded
to for the sake of Mr. Swearingen’s children
residing here. Why were the remains of their
dead father taken to the hall Instead of the
house of one of the children? Any one of them
would have been glad to have honored his
memory by receiving him into their houses;
but the weather was so cold that it would have
been very inconvenient, and the members of
the order at once took in the situation, and
asked the privilege of taking his body to the
hall, the children yielding to the request, it
was done by mutual understanding.
Several times during his residence in this
county Mr. 8. was elected to places of honor
and trust, and served the county as constable,
sheriff, and other trusts, in all of which he
did his duty to the satisfaction of all.
Mr. Swearingen was married twice. His mar
riage to Miss Montgomery, of Illinois, hasbeeu
alluded to. His last marriage, to Mrs. Morrl
sou, occurred Jan. 1, 1873. Five years later,
in the month of March, 1878, they moved to
Yankton, Dakota, and engaged in Improving
and cultivating a farm of 240 acres. They suc
ceeded well, and the farm shows evident signs
of the energy and industry necessary in de
veloping a farm on the frontier of a new ter
ritory. But like thousands of others he was
not permitted to enjoy it but a short time.
“Man’s days are as the grass: the grass with
ereth, and the flowers thereof fadeth away.”
8o with all our race. “The dead know not
anything; their love, hatred, and envy, are
like them perished; neither have they auy
more a portion forever In all that is done un
der the sun.”
For more than a year before his death, Mr.
S. showed evident signs of failing healtii, and
Mrs. Swearingen thought his death might oc
cur most any time, and did take place very
suddenly, sitting on a lounge in his room talk
ing about his breakfast. This seems to be an
era of sudden deaths; we find no fault with
the living because they occur, and the writer
of this obituary was assured that all was done
that could be to make Mr. S. comfortable in
bis afflictions, and the way to death’s door as
bright and cheerful as possible. But he is
dead; but not lost, but gone before.” It is the
duty of every true minister of the gospel to
comfort the mourning, sorrowing, afflicted
hearts of our heavenly Father’s children. He
made of one blood all nations of men to live
on all the face of the earth. So it may be truly
said one God is our Father. He sends bis
sunshine and rain on the evil and the good;
in “bis bands are the issues from death. He
openeth bis hands and supplieth the wants of
every living thing; both man and beast share
of his bounties, for he reignest over all.”
None are without faults. Mr. Swearingen
was not an exception to the rule. He had
many noble qualities of head and heart, and,
perhaps, we would all do well, before we pass
severe judgment on others, to remember the
words of Holy Writ. “ Thou art Inexcusable
oh man, whosoever thou art, that judgest! for
wherein thou Judgest another thou coudemnest
thyself. For uuto theeO Lord! belongeth mercy,
for thou renderest uuto every man according
to his works.”
The writer will, in conclusiou, say a word
or two to the members of the deceased’s fam
ily. If you find the affairs of your departed
husband and father tied up In a net-work that
might involve legal complications, it will be
the part of prudence and wisdom to bear with
one another, and be governed by that charity
that suffers long and la kind. How many fam
ilies have wrecked fortunes accumulated by
long lives of toil and hardships, that only saw
their tolly when It was too late. The golden
rule is, ,r As you wish others to do unto you,
do ye even so to them.” Hoping you will heed
this kind and unsolicited advice by an old
time friend of him for whom this obituary was
prepared, who officiated at the funeral and
besought the God of love and mercy to take
you all Into bis gentle arms of compassiou,
that you may be at peace among yourselves.
Please don’t forget. Tuos. Baixinokr.
Okaloosa. lowa, March 1, u*6.
Order of Sorvioea for Lent, 1886, at
St. Jane* Church, Oshalooca.
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH.
Servloe, Litany and Short Address.. 10-.90 A. m.
Service, Evening Prayer and Address 7:30 r. m.
SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT LENT.
Holy Communion 9:30 A. m.
(Except on April 4tb, when the Holy
Commuuton will be at close of the
morning service.)
Service and Sermon.. .10 M A. M. and 7:30 r. m.
Sunday School 12:15 p. x.
WEEK DAYS.
Mondays, half hour Service 4:30 p. m.
Tuesdays, half hour Service 4:30 p. m.
Wednesdays, litany and Lecture ou
Church Services 7:30 p. m.
Thursdays, half hour Service 4:30 p. m.
Thursdays, at Excelsior 7:30 p. m.
Fridays, Litany and Address 7:30 P. m.
Saturdays, hall hour Servloe 4 30p.m.
OOOD FRIDAY.
Service, Holy Communion.... io.-oo a. m.
Service and Sermon 7:30 r. m.
RASTER DAY.
Holy Baptism.. 9:00 a. m.
Servloe, Sermon and Holy Commu
nion 10:30 A. M.
Children’s Festival 3:30 f. m.
Evening Service L»r. m.
Extra Services or changes from this order to
be announced from the QhaPOSl. Ail seats are
free. Rav. Amur Judd,
2»i f Rector.
No where can be fonnd the large and
varied stock of wall paper and ceiling
decorations that is fonnd at fieeehler
Bros, SShrl
#«■ A- | p SlSs|l7i
BALDAUF BROS.
50 pieces extra super, all wool
filled, Ingrain Carpets, worth
75c. a yard, for this sale only
at
58c. a Yard.
RUGS!
RUGS Worth $3 00 at $1 08
RUGS Worth 400 at 2 48
RUGS Worth 500 at 3 48
MAHASKA REAJL ESTATE.
Transfers for the Week Past--Reported Express
ly for The Herald, by Cowan <t Hambleton,
Abstractor*, Real Estate and Loan Agents,
Oskaloosa, lowa.
LANDS.
Mary H. Allgood to John S. Allgood, 60
acres. Sec. 36, Adams l 00
F. W. Scribner to John Cockrell, lot 6
and lot 2, Sec. 23, Des Moines 80 00
Enos W. Wlntermute to Peter Appel, 10
acres. Sec. 26, Richland 3,500 oo
L. B. Sheeley to Win. A. Moore, Und H,
5 acres. Sec. 16, White Oak 50 00
John S. Allgood to D. H. Colville, 40
acres, Sec. 36, Adams 1 00
J. N. Wymore to Philip Grace, Int. in 120
acres,Sec. 33, Monroe 200 00
E. M. Wymore to Philip Grace, Int. in
120 acres, Sec. 33, Monroe. 1 00
Wm. P. Smith to A. B. Henry, 74.22 acres.
Secs, l and 36, Scott aud Jefferson.... 200 oo
Arthur E. Brown to Philip R. Swayze, 120
acres, Sec. 17, Cedar 4,100 00
John Swayze, et al, to Geo. M. Tallon,
200 acres, Sec. 17, Cedar 7,500 oo
John S. Allgood to Robt. Bass, 40 acres,
Sec. 36, Adams 1.300 00
Thos. W. Strain to Sanford Graham, 40
acres, Sec. 23, Black Oak 1,350 00
R. T. Spates toDau’l Augustine, 10 acres
Sec. 27, Monroe 250 00
Edmund Dorr to Theron B. Shaw, 50
acres. Secs. 14 and 15. Prairie 1,900 oo
I>. C. Burns to Geo. M. Gibson, l acre.
Sec. 36, Harrison 20 00
Thos. Armstrong to John F. C. Nichols.
20 acres. Sec. 34, White Oak 150 Oo
Alexander Odem to Wm. Smith, 80 acres
Sec. 7, Des Moines 2,000 00
LOTS.
Thos. Coolidge to John Ream, Und. h,
N. E. part block 2, Talbott’s Add, and
lot 3, block l. West Oskaloosa 766 00
Albertus Somers to Oluf V. Ketets, lot
52, Ninde & 8. Add 450 00
John Malone to Francis M. Sipes, lot 2,
block l. Mulhallen’s Add 425 00
Thos. C. Maloue to Martha C. Martin,
lot 2, block 6, Mulhallen’s Add 125 00
John Q. White to Elvira V. White, W 20
feet, lot 5, block, 7, Fremont . 300 00
Jacob Jacobsou toC. W. Rose, lots l and
2, block 9, Sharon . 600 00
E. P. Tufts to Chas. J. Burke, lots 3 and
4, block 7, Atwood’s Add, Sharon 2,500 00
Chas. J. Burke to N. A. Baker, lots 3 and
• 4, block 7, Atwood’s Add, Sharon 2,5d0 00
All the latest designs in Wall Paper
and Ceiling Decorations may be had at
Beechler Bros, and at the very lowest
possible price. 29wl
How cheap!—those lamps at F. P.
O’Hara & Co’s. 29wl
It is impossible to buy wall paper
aud ceiling decorations elsewhere as
cheap as at Beechler Bros. 29wl
The largest stock of trunks, valises
and satchels in the city at wholesale
prices at the old reliable dealer’s, south
side. (29w1) R. VVilson.
You cau iind just what you want in
wall paper or ceiling decorations at
Beechler Bros. 29wl
Save your money by buying eatables
of all kinds at O’Hara & Oo’s. 29wl
New Perfume, New Face Powder
and New Soaps, the tinest on earth, at
W. A. Wells & Co. 29wl
Choicest green aud roasted Coffee in
the city at O’Hara & Co’s. 29wl
We buy the best at O’Hara & Co’s, 29
Try our 15 cent Cologne, W. A. Wells
& Co. 29wl
Never have the designs in wall paper
and ceiling decorations been as unique
and artistic as they are this season, and
Beechler Bros, have them all. 29wl
Farmers, we are paying the highest
price for produce of all kinds, espec
ially Good Butter. F. P. O’Hara &
Co. 29wl
A good house can be made better by
buying paints and oils at \V. A. Wells
& Co. 29wl
It pays to buy flour at the Famous.
High grades and low prices talk. F.
P. O’Hara & Co. 29wl
WALL PAPER AND CEILING
DECORATIONS.
No finer line ever shown in lowa
than is now shown by BEECHLER
BROS. 29wl
Buy a can, then you will order a case
of two dozen Archers’ Trophy Sugar
Corn. Every can bears signature of
Atlantic Canning Company. 28w4
R. WILSON, the Old RELIABLE
Harness and Saddlery dealer, on South
Side of Square, has an immense stock
of goods to select from and is putting
them out LIVELY. RETAILS all
goods at WHOLESALE prices. Don’t
fail to call on him. • 29
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The co-partnership of the firm of
Baumgart & White is this day by
mutual consent dissolved. E. C.
Baumgart assumes all liabilities and
collects all outstanding debts. The
business will be carried on in the firm
name of E. C. Baumgart.
E. C. Baumgakt,
D. K. White.
Oskaloosa, lowa, Feb. 20,1886. w 3
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.
n2otf Charles Glover.
REPORT
OF TUB CONDITION OF THE
Farmers' & Frasiers' national Bank,
st Oskaloosa, in the State of lowa, at the close
of business. March Ist, 1886.
Resources.
Loans and discounts $181,514 27
Overdrafts 1,078 a 8
U. 8 Bonds to secure circulation.... 25.000 oo
Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages. 20.703 51
Due from approved reserve agents.. St ,;m l»
Due from other National Banks 1.201 63
Real estate, furniture, and fixtures... 13,925 00
Current expenses and taxes paid l.ost 48
Premiums Paid... 4,053 37
Checks and other cash Items 3.»a 25
Bills of other banks 7,fi«o 00
Fractional paper ourrenov, nickels
and pennies 6i 07
Speoie 13,661 oo
Legal tender notes 0,000 00
Redemption fond with U. S. Treasur
er, 6 per cent of circulation 1,125 00
Total .f273.«te10
Liabilities.
Capital stook paid in SIOO,OOO 00
Surplus food 3.500 00
Undivided profits 4,460 43
National bank notes outstanding 22,000 90
Individual deposits subject to check. 98,136 11
Demand certificates of deposit 45,332 96
Total $273,Mb 60
STATE OF IOWA, i „
MAHAHK A COUHTY, {
1, Jno. H. Warren, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. Jno. H. Wababm, (’ashler.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this flth
day of March, WM. A. J. V ildaß*.
Correct-Attest: Notary Public.
John Siejmeju i
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