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THE HERALD OirculaOon Nearly Three Thousand. PUBLISHED BT The Herald Printing Company. At Two Dollars Per Annum. OSKALOOSA : : IOWA: December 13.1888 OSKALOOSA ranks m population and commercial Importance among the first cities In the Interior of the State. It Is the bus iness and Industrial center of a large area of thickly populated territory, and is also the cen ter of three important railroads, giving excel lent facilities for transportation. It Is In the center of the great lowa coal field, and the great mines near by have an output aggregat ing over one-third of the State’s coal produc tion. Oskaloosa has a population of about •,000; It has a system of public schools unsur- j passed by any In the State; churches of nearly every denomination are fully organized; every branch of secret society is found; one of the most commodious opera houses In the State af fords ample amusement privileges; Its people are active *’ rustlers ’’ every day In the year, and keep up the hum of business right along. Elec tric lights, water works, power house, good hotels, and good colleges are some of the many things conspiring to make a welcome to all the Industrious and enterprising men and women seeking a home in the west. We give all such a welcome, and our real estate men will answer all enquiries cheerfully and promptly, by letter or person. Brewster & Co. sell shoes cheap. Lamps of all kinds at Dutton’s. wl Look.—Look at the date on the margin of your paper, and if in arrears please call and settle. wtf Aid Society will meet at Court House, Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock. A full attendance is desired. Mahaska Taxes.— The full amount of taxes assessed for 1888, is shown by Auditor Baer’s boiks, is $18,7034.09. The Princess Tea is a perfect com bination of four of the finest teas grown, only 60 cents per pound. For sale by H. Howard A Son. 17 w 4 Appointed.—On recommendation of Gen. Weaver, Andrew T. Barnes has been appointed postmaster at Leighton, vice Mr. Gray, resigned. Headquarters at S. J. Dutton’s for Holiday Goods. 17wl Regular and Election.— Friday evening, December 13, there will be regular communication and election of officers in Tri-Luminar Lxlge, No. 18. U. R. Election.— Tharsday evening, December 20, occurs the annual election of officers in Oskaloosa Division, No. 15, U. R. K. of P, and it is greatly de sired that every member be present. W. C. T. U.—The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held in the First M. E. church Thursbay, December 13 at 2:30 p. m. Subject for the hour, “Reading and Digest' of the Temper ance Laws of lowa.” Dutton has the best Xmas Goods, wl County Officers.— The lowa sher iffs will hold a State convention at Des Moines, Dec. 19. The count” auditors will meet there also from the 14th to the 16th, and they hope to get a unani- Monet to Loan.—l have one hun- nious recommendation to the boards of dred thousand dollars to loan on real supervisors in favor of assessments on estate security at 6 per cent interest the actual value of the property. At for any length of time. Office over Ma- present this is, in some cases one-half, haska Oounty Bank. others two-thirds, others three-fourths, 22tf J. L. Warren. and soon. See That You Do.—Remember the school entertainment Friday evening, December 14. 16v»2 dsat You can borrow money in any amount of the Phelps Mortgage Go. and pay it back in small monthly payments. Also Insure your property in Chas. Phelps’ Insurance Agency the largest agency in the city. Office over Frankel’s Bank, Oskaloosa, lowa. tf Toys, Toys, Toys at Dutton’s. 17wl Oskaloosa College.— The winter term begins Jan. 2. This is a good time to begin. There will be a beginning class in Latin, Algebra and Geometry. Special advantages are offered in Music, Art and Commercial Studies. The Pre paratory furnishes a good opportunity for all high school and academic branches. tf l/J Annual Entertainment.— The an nual entertainment by pupils of the public schools will be given in the Opera House, Friday evening, Dec. 14. Pupils from each of the ward buildings will take part. m 2 dS Ahem!— Gen. Weaver has gone to Washington to resume his labors till March 4, 1889. After that date Mr. Lacey will draw the salary. He will not represent the district.—Montezuma Democrat. w Rocking Horses, Doll Cabs, Dolls at Dutton’s. 17 wl District Court.— The will of Cor nelius Bickford was admitted to pro bate. In the case of Hale vs. Richard son the Judge gave a decree in favor of Hale. Mary A. Stone was granted a divorce from John Stone. Nellie Wil son was granted a divorce from Frank T. Wilson. Come early and avoid our rush for Holiday goods atS. J. Dutton’s. 17wl Paine A Stanley have again made the great 40 pound stick of pure Candy, which will be giveu away Christmas night. Every purchaser of goods is en titled to a ticket for every 25 cents worth for the drawing. Will Take Part.— Pupils from each of the Ward schools and also the High School will take part in the an nual school entertainment to be given in the Opera House, Friday evening, December 14. Remember the date. w2dsat Pushing Along —The Rock Island is pushing its way through “No Man’s Land" in the Indian Territory,and will pierce it by two branches, one leading to Galveston, Texas, as an objective, and the other to Albuquerque and pos sibly El Paso. The Utter road will make a straight line between Chicago and the southwest. Can't Help It.— Oskaloosa comes to the front again in the pending term of court with her usual batch of divorce cases. There are eleven such casee this time. Mahaska couoty is noted for furnishing more divorce cases and bigger Republican majorities than any county in fhe District—Bloomfield Democrat. Nkw Industry.— Mrs. Geo. Gilchrist has started a soap-making enterprise, and hopes to secure the trade of this riciuity, which the excellent quality of her product justly entitles her to. All the laundries of the city are testing this soap, and give it high praise. We hope to see this effort grow into a pros* perous industry for Oskaloosa, and we believe it will. Indicted.— T. W. Hyde has been in dicted for illegally voting at the last •lection, “and knowing the same to be to." His trouble arises from his re* moral to California, purchase of proper* ty there, and repeated declarations that that State was his home. We regret that Mr. Hyde should have got himself into this trouble, when he oould bare kept out of it quite as well. Festival at White Oak. —We are requested to announce that there will be a festival at White Oak church asset Thursday evening, December 20, for the benefit of the church. The church has recently been overhauled •wi remodeled, newly painted and plastered and improved generally and It la to defray the expenee of thsee im provement*, la part, that the festival Will he fives. We are sole agents for Princess Tea. the best in the market, only 60 cents per pound. 17w4 Our Corn Train.— Allowing 600 bushels of corn to the car load the Monroe Mirror figures that it would take 616,000 freight care to move the lowa corn crop. If each car occupied fifty feet, the line of loaded cars would extend 5,833 miles. IOWA: Madam Camilla Urso, the great violinist, assisted by an excellent quar tette, will give a grand.'concert at the Opera. House, Monday evening, Decem ber 17. Reserved seats, 75 cts.; admis sion, 50 cts.; gallery, 35 cts. d2-wl Xmas Trees, Xmas Holly, Xmas Green, Xmas Flowers, at Kemble’s Flora House, 87&17-H Oskaloosa. “Mr. Miller has a well-trained tenor voice, which he uses to fine effect. His group of German songs were charm ingly rendered, his phrasing being art istic and hisenunication very distinct.” — Minneapolis, Minn., Tribune. At the Opera House Monday evening De cember 17. dl-wd All kinds of sets at Dutton’s. wl Coal Find.—We have a fine speci men of coal before us from a new find on Geo. Arnold’s farm 3J>£ miles north east of Rose H ill. The vein is 6 feet deep and as clean, pure coal as we have seen. Mr. Arnold will operate a local bank, and is now negotiating for a rail road switch to bis mine. Playing Ball.—Be it remembered that on Saturday, December 8, 1888, within the limits of the city of Oska loosa a game of base-ball was played by young America. The players had their coats off and a number of them were in their bare feet. Where can you find a climate that will beat this at this season of the year V Corn-Husking.— Our correspondent from Wright tells this good one: Elmer Votaw who is yet in his teeus went out in his father’s corn held last Wednes day, and although it was a very poor day to husk, for the wind whs so high, yet he put in 114 bushels of corn. He says he would like to see brother Harris or any other corn husker beat it if he can. At Dutton’s.—Everything to eat and to eat with. 17wl Dissatisfied.— “ There is to be held soon at Albia a meeting of the coal operators and miners of the mines on the line of the C n B. & Q. road, to de liberate on mining rates. The miners in these mines are dissatisfied with their payment because it is not fixed at 85 cents as paid by the Whitebreast Company at Cleveland. The discon tent is greatest at Albia.”— Knoxville Reporter. Toy Trunks, Cabs, Sets, etc., at Dutton’s. 17 wl Fink Rainbow.— At two o’clock to yesterday a handsome rainbow, with three sun dogs, opened up for exhibi tion In the heavens, and drew all eyes. It was a glorious picture, and probably resulted from some of the upper crust painting things red because of Ben’s election. It may, however, have been a frost cloud caught in proper degree for the reflective effects. You may take your choice. Meets Here.— The Des Moines Valley Medical Association holds its next semi-annual meeting in this city, Thursday. Iu the evening the Oska loosa physicians will banquet the visit ing physicians, the Congregational ladies serving the meals at the old church. Dr. Wilkins will give the ad dress of welcome, while Drs. Druett, Young and Stephenson will have tech nical papers. These doctors have a royal good time together when they meet, and then they don’t bother about cadavers or material for such. Wesley Chapel Notes.— Rey. J. B. Blakeney preached a fine sermon last night on “The Duty of Christians in the Church,” after which he held the second quartetly Conference and an nounced that he would bold the Quar terly meeting next Sunday at 2:30 p. M. The Elder was was well pleased with the work done during the past quarter. The church is doing better.than it has for years, with Wm. Pre9Bly as Pastor. London Standard: “The playing of Mddle. Camilla Uriso more than jus tided all that has been stated of her remarkable talents to style, tone, com mand over the Qnger board of the in strument, we know nosuperior and few equals, whilst in grace, expression, re finement and every charm which pro claim a great artist, she excels marvel lously.” At the Opera House Monday evening December 17. ld-wl Work Baskets, Vases at Dutton’s. G. A. R —Phil Kearney Post had its annual election of officers, Tuesday night resulting as follows: Command er, W. R. Cowan; S. V. 0., N. D. Porter; J. V. C., D. D. Downs; Chaplain, Prof. A. Hull; Surgeon, Dr. T. H. Whitaker; Quartermaster, J. L. Moore; Officer of the Day, Robt. Kissick; Officer of Guard, Thus. 11. Shockley; Delegate to State Encampment, J. L. Moore; Alternate, Hon. J. F. Lacey. P. M. Bird was chosen for janitor. A public installa tion of these newly-elected officers will probably occur in January. Wiiy pay 75 cents to 81.00 per pound for tea, wheu you can buy the Princess at 60 cents. 17 w 4 Mk. Frank A. Fuller, baritone, is endowed with vocal and dramatic gifts of the highest order. Mr. Fuller baa the further advantage of three years’ culture abroad, under the tuition of the great master, Cima. Mr. Fuller’s voice is uniform in quality, of wide range, and especially excellent in works of an emotional or dramatic nature. Signor Sigismundo Martinez, the emi nent, will make his first appearance at these concerto. Signor Martinez is well known throughout Italy, where be appeared in all the principal cities, as orchestral conductor, composer and pianist. At the Op?ra House Monday evening December 17. dl-wl Will Puzzle Them.—Our low prices puzzles them. If it takes cheek to get through this world our competitors must be on their second trip, judging from the amount they display in copy ing and imitating us, as will be seen in their copy of our illustrated advertise ment, which we have bad in the Weekly Herald for three weeks pest. If they hsvn’t originality and gumption enough to do anything nntii somebody else leads, they cannot be ex pected to have pride enough to keep them from following them; but they will find it harder to follow oar low prices than they have to imitate us in everything else that we have done in the part two years. Our low prices will puzzle them. The New Palace Furniture tttore. ttsl7.it Btbom & Henkt. THE HERALD: OSKALOOSA. MAHASKA COUNTY. IOWA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1838. H. Howard & Son. H. Howahd & Son. New Year’s Cards.—We have a nic line of samples, just received. Come quick and get first choice. Also nice line of “Regret” cards. tf Those Crossings.—The crossing on the northwest corner of the Park is being replaced with harder brick, and the new one is being put in on the northeast corner. Gospel Meetings.—An interesting series of meetings are in progress at Simpson church, afternoon and even ing. To’all.these meetings the public is cordially invited. Rev. Teter has charge of the work. “Miss May’s vocal numliera were beautifully rendered. She has a de lightfully sympathetic voice, and was greeted with much applause.”— Boston Traveller. At the Opera House Mon day evening December 17. dl-wl Literary.—The “Charles Summer Literary Association” has been formed in connection with the A. M. E. church, and meets on every Wednesday even ing, with a good programme of literary excellence. Col. Jones is President and Miss Dora Sims Secretary. Short Horns.—lt will be exceeding ly gratifying to those of our readers who are interested in the Short Horn cattle industry to know that at a recent sale of these cattle—the herd of the estate of Rigdon Huston—at Dexter Park Chicago, 9 females of the Duchess family sold for average of $2,611.11. 3 bulls sold for an average of $1,850.00. The 12 animals bringing an average of $2,420.85. 7 animals of the Barringtons family brought an average of $360. 6 animals of the Kirklevingtons fam ily brought an average of $352.50. The whole sale was 79 animals, em bracing the above named families and also the Acombs, Hilpas, Bates Places, Moss Roses, Ooustances, Georgianas, Fawsleys, Rose of Sharons, and Y oung Marys, and brought an average of $548.- 35. A Candidate.— Whenever a candi date “bobs up serenely” and aggres sively pushes for public favor and pa tronage, it is the privilege and duty of the people to investigate and examine into the merits of the case and pass judgment thereon and this they are not very dilatory in doing, and when their verdict is in favor of that candidate no power on earth can worst him in gaining what he seeks. And now comes Sam Baldauf who announces himself as a candidate for public favor and patron age in the Holiday trade, and his rea sons for the candidacy and the merits of bis case are plainly set forth else where in this issue. After reading what he has to say, he wishes you to visit bis place of business and “talk ovxr matters” with him. Girls at It.—The girls have been doing their share in the field this fall, corn busking. The crop has been so large that the girls had to drop the work indoors and help out. Then the fine weailier and good wages have of fered further inducements and many bright, honest dollars have been earned by rosy-cheeked, enterprising girls on the farms. Some of these will go toward buying a wedding outflt, for such girls are always in demand, and if they do not marry early it is not for lack of chances. We hope they will all be happy. We hope the young men who take these good practical girls in their keeping will try to relieve them of some of the hardships that oppress their mothers. We hope they will try to keep the bright roses in their cheeks, the vivacious light in their faces, and the healthful glow in their hearts. They are the best part of the farm,— take care of them. The Charity Ball.— The charity ball at Seevers’ hall was well attended Thursday evening, and netted the Aid Society about 3200.00. Never before in this city has an effort to raise funds for alleviating the sufferings of the poor met with so much opposition, some of it bitter and vindictive, and from sources where something differ ent was, with good reason, expected. We have no words of censure for any one, but praise is certainly due those ladies and gentlemen who have worked so untiringly for the financial success of the ball. We don’t advocate that an elastic conscience is altogether the cor rect thing, but none are perfect, in dividual belief to the contrary notwith standing, and a conscience without any “spring” at all is very liable to break and go to pieces from trivial cause. People, so ready to condemn methods, should suggest a better plan for ac complishing the desired result, and be willing to go to work in that better way and not pose as stumbling blocks in the way of those who are content to make the most of the means within their reach. The ladies of the Aid So ciety have worked hard in this as well as in other matters pertaining to the relief of the poor and needy of our city, and they are grateful for the generous aid extended them nearly everywhere, without which they could not have suc ceeded. The Agassiz Societies -Among the foremost of our city societies the two Chapters of the Agassiz Association stand. These known as 540 A, and 653 B, are each composed of about 50 boys and girls, mostly pupils of our schools, and meet once a week to dis cuss and study subjects in natural his tory. At the Convention of the State Assembly of the Agassiz Assocations, Oskaloosa carried off highest honors. Chapter 653 B, being awarded first diploma for best work done during the vear. For five years the State assem blies have been convening once a year, and a noticable fact is, that the number of delegates attending each year has been increasing rapidly. At Mt. Pleas ant this year 15 chapters were repre sented by 75 delegates. Oskaloosa will receive the convention in August, 1889, and it is safe to say that all attending members will be well received and en tertained. Their President, Arthur G. Spilman, of Fairfield, was here Friday, looking over the ground and getting acquainted. In the evening at the home of Misses Annie and Gertie Spen cer, a reception was tendered him when he met about 75 of our city members. Bkeciilek Brothers.—No reader of The Herald has to stop and inquire, “Who are Beechler Bros. V” Their long continued residence and business career among us have acquainted them with ail. Nor does the reader ask, “What business are they in?” for too well and favorably is that name identified with the drug, book, fancy stationery, and fancy article trade of this city for such interrogatory to find expression. What then is the object of this men* tion? It is simply to call your atten tion to the display of holiday goods now being made by this store. As has been their custom horetofore, so has it this year, in making selections for this festival season, to study the wants and likes of their patrons, to combine the useful with the ornamental, to select only such articles as are of real value no shoddy flashy articles which are dear at any price—and their efforts this season sre highly pleasing to them and they are satisfied will be to tneir pa trons. While their stock is as above described, yet are their prices extreme ly low, and it will be well worthy your time to call and see whst they have in beautiful books of science, history, re ligion, travel, story, poetry, art, and miscellany, Christmas cards' in most beautifnl designs, albums in blush or leather, vases and decorated ware, and aevelttet ef all kinds. , Lynnville Scorched.—On Thurs day night the town of Lynnville, Jas per county, was visited by a severe fire, which originated in a building occupied by J. R. Merehon Sc Son, millers of New ton, with a stock of flour and feed, and owned by N. B. Mayfield, which was consumed, togther with Mayfield’s har ness shop, insured; a blacksmith shop, a building formerly used as a hotel and occupied in part at the time by the Lynnville Sentinel, insurance on build ing $800; Gray’s hotel, owned by W. T. Little, of Newton, and valued at about $1,500, no insurance. The contents of the hotel and harness shop were nearly all saved. The Sentinel had but re cently been started, and sustained an most tota 1 loss of material. The fire originated in a defective flue. Oskaloosa College Lecture.— Liston McMillen lectured two morn ings last week iu Oskaloosa College chapel, on the subject: “The Hygienic Value of Grammar.” He urged the importance of living in the present tense, rather than brooding over the past or forboding the future, basing his line of thought on certain precepts of Christ: “Sufficient unto the day is the trouble thereof;” “Take no anxious thought for the morrow;” “Now is the accepted time; now is the day of salvation;” “The Lord is a present help in time of trouble,” not a past or future help— but a present help. He elicited hearty applause in clos ing by quoting the stanza: “Tears for to-morrow love Smile tliou to-day.” If we rejoice to-day, our hearts will always be glad, for to-morrow never comes. Our Holiday Edition.—Accompa nying to-day’s issue we greet our read ers with our annual holiday edition or supplement, forming as it does a hand some souvenir to our subscribers and a monument to the enterprise of our business people. These special holi day editions were inaugurated by The Herald years ago, almost we might say in the pioneer days of journalism in lowa, and year by year it has ever been the aim and purpose of The Her ald to make them more and more attractive, useful and sought after, un til they have come to be looked for ward to by our readers as a part and parcel of the very life of their subscrip tion and reading, and many of our sub scribers have these annual editions filed carefully away, and with each re curring one bring forth !its predecessor and compare the one with the other, read over again last year’s and the year before. This year we present one well worthy the closest attention in every line. Upon its pages are happy Christ mas scenes surmounted with glad tid ings from our merchants whose shelves and counters are laden with the goods mentioned and whose anxiety and abil ity to please is not excelled by mer chants anywhere, and to every line they have we ask your closest attention, for in their words you can place your con fiJence and they deserve your patron age. Each page also contains much interesting reading matter that will be found very appropriate for this fes tival season. All in all we come to you this year with the most entertaining, most pleasant appearing and neatest holiday supplement yet issued by the country press of lowa, and excelled by less than a third of a dozen of the more metropolitan papers. In the enter prise of holiday .issues the footsteps of The Herald have been followed and imitated in all ends of the State, many of them worthy and many the reverse, and for them all we wish prosperity, and stand at the head of the proces sion to bid them all a Merry Christmas and a Happyy New Year. Delightful Lecture.— Nothing so good in the way of a lecture has been given in Oskaloosa for a long time as that by Dr. Bernard Bigsby, of England, at the Presbyterian church, last night, on “Arnold, Rugby and Tom Brown.” It was an extempore talk, by a man who was educated at Rugby, on the system and habits of the English school system, and was a revelation to all who had not read “Tom Brown” of the se verity of the discipline of these fam ous schools. He described the sur roundings of Winchester first, where Dr. Arnold was educated, and made a word-picture of such vivid coloring that the fine old garden in front of the head-master’s house, and the “dream in stone” of the carving in the old church, seemed visibly before the au dience. Those who listened could also see from the windows of the school that pathetic lettering on the hillside two miles off, covered by the little homesick feet of the lonely lad, who, unable to master the severe tasks given him, was not permitted to go home to the widowed mother, from vacation to vacation, until at last his little heart broke—the “Dulce Domum,” Sweet Home—now cut so distinctly through the green turf to the white chalk beneath. There, too, is the old iron gate covered with horseshoes, the cards of the many kings who have vis ited the historic school; and the moss grown stones in the court left as they were knocked from the wall at the time of the Cromwell siege there. Then he passed to Rugby, and to the master work of the greatest schoolmaster that ever lived. Dr. Thomas Arnold. He illustrated the method by which Arnold held the hearts of the boys, by a little incident that was impressive. One of the teachers complained to him that he had one boy who was absolutely incor rigible. “You should rejoice,” was the quaint kind of consolation offered, “be cause you have it now in your power to make a man of one boy.” This is the key to the great work of Dr. Arnold, and the lesson is one for educators to take to heart. He made men of his boys. He played foot-ball with them, and was their companion. He trusted them and when compelled to punish them they knew the pain was infinitely keener to their revered head-master than to them. But the great life was cut short by such a tremendous drain ou his vital forces, and when ill-health forced him to resign he lived but a little while, and died broken hearted. It was a lecture so pleasing, so refined and so suggestive that no intelligent teacher and no thoughtful parent can afford to have missed it. We have merely sug gested the line of thought. It was thoroughly wholesome and instructive. Strange Freak.—The sensation at Mitchellvillethe past week has been the sudden disappearance of Dr. O. K. Oarr, who went to Des Moines the first of the week, negotiated an additional loan of 81,000 upon his farm (heretofore mortgaged for 82,000), squared up a few outstanding bills in the capital city and made himself scarce, after enclosing 8300 in a letter to his wife in which he announced that when she received that, bis last communication to her, he would be in Canada; that he wished all who bad heretofore known him as a friend to regard him as dead, as they should never see or hear from him again, etc. Mrs. Carr, who is a most exemplary woman, is, of course, greatly grieved over her husb&nd’s action, does not be lieve that he is far away, and looks for his return as soon as he shall realize the consequences to his family of this ill-advised step. Mr. Carr’s financial mat! era are not in bad shape, there is no domestic trouble to which this set can be traced, and, taken altogether, it is one of the strangest of the many strange acts of this strange and talented man. His wife and family have the sympitby of all who know them.—Col* fats Clipper. BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES. MAKKIAUE UIKSSKS. The following Is a list of the marriage licenses Issued by the clerk since our last report: So. Name. Hertdence. Age. John 8. Florence, Prairie Twp 38 2336 1 Mary A. Stone, Prairie Twp 40 j Z. N. Bay, Monroe Co 94 t Francis C. Batcher, Harrison Twp 22 „,o- I A. R. Hardesty, New Sharon 23 a 5 71 Nellie Evans, New Sharon 20 I Albert I'illey, Adams Twp 22 ****} Millie Harris, Prairie Twp 22 REYNOLDS.—Born, to Joseph F. Reynolds and wife, of Des Moines township, Dec. 10, a daughter. DE MOSS.—Died, Sunday, December 0, 1888. infaut son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. De Moss, of Spring Creek township. Funeral Monday from residence; interment in Spring Creek cemetery. MILLIKIN —Died, Tuesday afternoon, at Minneapolis, from heart disease, Charlks Millikin. aged 31 years, son of Mrs. E. P. MU likin of this city. Funeral Friday at 2 o’clock p. m. from residence of hts mother, 108 Avenue A East; interment in Forest Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. The family and friends of the late Chas. Milll kin desire to return their heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends whose aid and sympathy was so graciously extended during their sad bereavement. MALMSBERRY.—Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mickle, 603 North A street. Tuesday, Dec. 11.1888, at 4 o’clock A. M., Mrs. Maroarkt Malksbkrky, aged 78 years, 11 months and 16 days. Funeral front residence Thursday, Dec. 13, at 2 o’clock p. m., when re mains will be taken to Albion, la., for interment. The deceased was also the mother of Mrs. Wm. Battln, formerly of this city. THS LATE MRS. W. H. WARINNER. Desiring to express their appreciation of the worth and noble Christian character of Mrs. W. H. Warinnkr, the L. M. S. of the U. P. church adopted the following; W tiERKAS, It has pleased our Heavenly Fath er In His all-wise Providence to remove by death our dear sister and friend, and as we desire to hold In remembrance her Christian deportment and excelleut qualities of mind and heart, her amiable disposition and affable manners; There fore Hemloed, That we bow In humble submission to the will of our Father “who doeth all things well.” 2nd. That we bear a willing testimony to her sincere devotion to the Master’s cause, and to her consistent walk and conversation In the home, in the social circle and In all departments of church work. 3rd. That we extend our tender sympathy to the bereaved husband, parents, brothers and sister, and commend them for comfort to that Savior whom their loved one honored and served during her life. Mrs. H. A. Burnside, 1 Miss Belle Patterson, >Com. Miss Ollik Morrison ) REAM.—Died, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Patton, at Beacon, Saturday, December 8.1888, at 12:20 p. m., from old age, Mbs. Lydia Ream, aged 88 years, 6 months and 8 days. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Beacon M. E. church; interment in Old ceme tery. The deceased was born in Newholland, Lan caster county. Pa.. July 1, 1800, and was married to John Ream, in Lancaster county. Pa., August 11, 1822. She was the mother of ten children, four of whom are living and were present at her funeral. She came with her husband and family from Pennsylvania to Oskaloosa. May 31. 1855, and the next day one of their daughters died of cholera. Her husband died in 1873, and siuce then she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. William Patton, where she re ceived every attention by day and by night that loving hearts and willing hands couid render. For the last seven years she was not able to get out and around alone, and for several months she was helpless but patient, and endured the infirmities of old age with entire resigns ion. She w as raised In the German Reformed church and was well instructed In the Holy Scriptures. She remained In that church till about 1863. when an effort was made to form a Christian Union church to which she gave her name and Influence lor the few years it remained in Bea con. Her home was always open to ail minis ters, and her gifts liberal to every good work. Her Christian experience was unclouded and full of hope. Much of her time was spent In prayer for the blessing of God upon her family and friends. The leaves thirty-three grand childred and thirty-two great-granuchtldren. Her funeral was largely attended. The minister spoke words of comfort and instruction from Rev. 7:14, and her body was consigned to rest In the Old Cemetery at Oskaloosa. Alas! Mother Ream is then dead! No, that cannot be. It is not so easy for death to triumph over such a noble and good woman. She has only restored her frail and feeb e body to our common mother earth, and her redeemed and punfled spirit to our universal Father God. Faith lllumiues the future while we sing, “Yet again we hope to meet thee.” 8. H. Thomas. KISSICK.—Died, Dec. 1, 1888, at the residence of Obadiah Hull, Greenwood, Neb., Mb. James L. Kissick, youngest son of the late Thomas and Mary A. Kissick. He was born In Mercer county, Penn., June 24, 1858, and removed with the family to Ma haska county, lowa, In 1859, For the past two years he has lived with his sister, Mrs. Dr. N R. Hook, at Lincoln, Neb. At the time of his sudden death he was making a farewell visit with his sister, Mrs. Hook, at the home of his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Hull, preparatory to coming back to his former home in Mahaska county. He received his education in the com mon schools of the country, where he was a favorite, and later attended Oskaloosa High School and Oskaloosa College. He taught for a short time, but physically he was unable to endure school work. Mentally he was a man of more than ordinary ability. His ambition was great, but nis strength was not sufficient to cope with the sterner vocations of life. He was left an orphao quite young, and for 19 years has made his home with his brothers aad sisters. In a receut letter he said: “My people are good to me; but if you are like/ am you will never cease to want a home of your own.” How little we thought his wish would so soon be realized. Although a con stant sufferer he was cheerful and not down cast, remembering that there were many who had uelther home nor friend*. “Jimmie,” as every one knew him, was a great reader, and, although not partial to poetry, he recently sent the following lines to a friend, as express ive of his feelings: “If I should die to-night. My friends would call to mlud, with loving thought. Some kindly deeds the icy hands had wrought; Some gentle words the frozen lips had said; Errands on which the willing feet had sped; Ihe memory of my selfishness and pride— My hasty words, all would be set aside, And so I should be loved and mourned to-night “Oh friends, I pray to-night, Keep not your kisses for my dead, cold brow, The way is lonely, let me feel them now. Think gently of me; I am travel worn. My faltering feet are pierced by mauy a thorn. Forgive, Oh hearts estranged, forgive, I plead! When dreamless rest is mine, I shall not need The tenderness for which I long to-night.” Also these lines: “When I am dead, I would not have the storied stone Placed o’er my grave, and then be left alone; But I would have some things I once did love, Ere I did leave this Joyous world above, Placed o’er me. And each succeeding year, I’d have my friends renew them, and oft lin ger near, With loving thoughts on the dear one laid be low. And talk of times departed, long ago, When I am dead. ‘•When I am dead. Forgive!—Oh this I pray far more than all— The anguish I have caused the dead, beyond recall. Think kindly on me as I lie so still, So poor a subject for an angered will; Think of some generous deed, some good word spoken. Of hearts bound up I found all sad and bro ken; Think gently, when this last long rest is mine, And gaze upon my form with looks benign. When I am dead. The funeral services at the home of Wm. Kissick, Wednesday, Dec. 6, were conducted by ltev. Keavs, who read some beautiful and com forting selections of Serlpture, and made some brief and appropriate remarks. "Jimmie” united with the Congregational church of Os kaloos in 1885. His life has been one of char acteristic beauty, exemplary and Christian. None knew him but to love him. * A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY. A happy birthday surprise occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ruby, in Adams township, on Monday, the loth Inst., be ing the anniversary of the 36th birthday of Mrs. Harah J. Ruby. Some days previous the bus band, daughter and other relatives made the arrangements, and issued Invitations on the sly to the kl'tfolk of Mrs. Ruby, who Is a daughter of John Nash, of this city. Monday morulng Mrs. Ruby, as usua , commenced the week’s washing. About 11 o’clock horses and buggies began to arrive from all directions until ihe barn lot was tilled. Mrs. R. saw what was up, aud resolved to be equal to the occasion. The washing was put aside, and lu a moment more Mrs. R. was receiving her guests in costume fit ting the occasion. Dinner followed the surprise. There must have been lively competition amoug the cake makers present, and, epicurean as we are. we could not have awarded a premium, where all was so good. Everything else about the dinner was at par with the cake, and It re minded us of all the good things at Thanksgiv ing, Christmas and a wedding combined. Din ner over, a social time was enjoyed by old and young alike; but such venerable persons as Mrs. Sarah Nash, grandmother of Mrs. Ruby, Mrs. Joseph Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. John Laughery, besides several others, who. If not venerable, could hardly be regarded as spring chickens, viz: Mr. and Mrs. John Nash, Mr and Mrs. Ben McClain, Mr. aud Mrs. Richard Nash, and last, but not the young est, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ballinger. Mrs. Ruby received valuable presents from Mr. and Mrs. John Nash, Richard Nash, John Laughrey, Ben McClain, Andrew Ruby. Mrs. James and G. C. Nash. Mrs. Mary Colville, Mr. Wesley Ruby, Grandmother Nash. Miss Cora Martin and Will Young. Farewells were said, and we separated, hardly expecting to all ever meet again on a similar occasion. Dec. 10, ms. t. B. pOYAI /j^AL«S|^S POWDER Absolutely Pure. This Powder never varies. A marvel of par* ity, strength, and wholesomeness. More eco nomical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum, or phosphate powders. Sold only in ean*. Koval Baking Fowl)a* CO., 106 Wall BL., N. Y. 44t« The correct way to wear the long veils now in use is to bring one end down beside the right ear, pass it quite around the neck, then draw it through and let the extra length at will. Much the same fashion answers for the long feather noa that hangs from the side of the new English hats, SlfcMBL v.'?- *Jj| <»? •'J r '. t C HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS. The Central lowa Rj. will sell round trip tickets to all stations on that road and to St. Paul aud Minneapolis, at one and one-third fare, Dec. 24tb, 25th, and 3ist, and Jan. Ist Tickets limited for return to Jan. 3d. wtojanl £. A. Jones, Agent. W. I. Neagle has just received anoth er car of Cream of the Pantry Flour. It is always the best. 17w3 Mince Meat, Jellies, Sauer Kraut, Buck Wheat Flour, Canned Goods of all kinds, and everything kept in a first class grocery always in stock. 16w4 H. Howard Sc Son. Candy for everybody at 17 w 3 W. I. Neagle’s. We will make prices as low as the lowest quality considered. 16w4 H. Howard Sc Son. Cabinet Photographs SI.OO per doz 605 West High Avenue. wl4tf West end Photographer. The largest and choicest stock of Candy ever brought to Oskaloosa can be found at Neagie’s. 17w3 We have a full line of Piatt’s extra canned Fruits and Vegetables on hand. 16w3 H. Howard Sc Son. Go to Wm. Harbash’s if you want to buy a nice Christmas present, 3w17 The finest line of Robes and Horse Blankets in the city is at R. Wilson’s. Call and see them before purchasing elsewhere,and be convinced that 1 have the best line and lowest prices. Retail at wholesale prices. 17wl R. Wilson. Take your produce of all kinds to W. I. Neagle. He pays the highest price. 17 w 3 We have the largest, finest, most art istic, and the newest styles of mould ings in the city, on which we will pos itively save you one-third over other’s prices. Please call and see us. Chas. F. Foehlinger Sc Co., w 17,18 Opposite the Fire Bell. FREE TRADE 1 Plows at Prentiss Bros, until Jan uary Ist at Revolution prices without interest until May Ist. 17wl The price of Imperial Flour is the same now as Spring Wheat flour, and it is much better. 16w2 H. Howard & Son. Buy Epicure Tea. It is always the best. Sold only by W. INeagle. 17w3 We have just received a fresb car of Imperial Flour. It is better than ever. 16w2 H. Howard & Son. Plush, fancy Rockers and easy Chairs at Wm. Uarbash’s. Very cheap. Why should Epicure Tea be better than other Tea? It is because Epi cure Tea consists solely of the tender early pickings of the tea plant and is imported by W. I. Neagle direct from the growers. Only in Perfection Tea cans. 17 w 3 The highest market price paid for all country produce. Chickens, Turkeys, Butter and Eggs, etc. 16w4 H. Howard & Son. We are ready for the Holidays with the hnest line of Saddlery Goods in the city. Present your friends with a fine Kobe, or a string of Bells, a Bug gy, Harness, a Satchel, Valise, or Trunk. We hare them in endless va riety at lowest prices. 17wl B. Wilson. Pure Candies direct from the factory atNeagle’s. 17 w 3 You cannot buy Flour in quantities at any lower prices (quality considered) than you can of us. 16 w 4 H. Howard & Son. Our sale of Candy is so large that we have had to order already for another supply to come before holidays. Buy of me and you will get fresh candies. 17 w 3 W. I. Neagle. LAMPS. LAMPS. We are over stocked on Hanging, Fancy Stand, and all kinds of Lamps. Selling them cheap. H. Howard & Son. 16w4 Don’t feed the children glucose, but buy them pure candy at Neagle’s. 3 Until January 1, l will sell all Har ness, Saddlery, and Tourist’s Goods at greatly reduced prices. Preparatory to taking invoice, come in and secure some bargains. It. Wilson. 17wl For Cider, Mince Meat, Apple But ter, and ail kinds of dried fruits go to Neagle’s. 17 w 3 Nothing is more suitable for a Christ mas present than a nice picture. We have an elegant selection of Etchings, Steel Engravings, Photo Qravures, Mez zotints, etc., from which to select, at one-half what such pictures have been selling for. Please call and see them. Chas. F. Fcehlinger & Co., w 17,18 Opposite the Firo Bell. NOTICE. I have extended the time of low prices on pictures, from December 10 to January 1,1889, so don’t delay get ting pictures while the prices are low. W. A. Durcan, the photographer. 17w2d2 Don’t forget us on Coffees. 16w4 11. Howard & Son. NEAGLE’S PRICES. 12 lbs. Granulated Sugar SIOO 13 lbs. Confectionery A Sugar 1.00 14 lbs. White C Sugar 1.00 16 lbs Brown Sugar 1.00 8 lbs. Ground Coffee 100 13 lbs Dried Currants 100 10 lbs. Best Basins 100 25 Bars W R. Soap 100 10 Cans Corn 1.00 10 Cans Tomatoes 1.00 5 lbs Tea 1.00 Everything else in proportion at Neagle’s. 17 w 3 PEERLESS DYES Iwnttgwn CANCERS CURED. A Card.— Dr. Seth Cox, specialist in cancer, scrofula, fever sores, piles, tet ter, rheumatism and all chrouic dis eases, being permanently located in Os kaloosa, lowa, and having had an ex perience of over twenty-five years in the treatment of the above diseases, offers his services to the afflicted with a guarantee that he will do all that he agrees to do. Office at residence, 507 West B avenue, where he will be found at all times except when professional business calls him away. Persons coming from a distance should drop him a line before coming. 8-3 mo THE FINEST TRAIN IN THE WORLD. The G Iden Gate Special of the Union Pacific, "The Overland Route” between Council Bluffs, Omaha and San Fran cisco is “The Fihest Train in the World.” It Is composed of Pullman Vestibuled Cars, with dining cars, steam heat, electric light, separate bath rooms for ladies and gentlemen, barber shop, library, observation, and smoking rooms. A lady attendant for the ladies and children. A modern hotel on wheels. Leaves Oouncil Bluffs every Wednesday, 7:45 A. m. Arrives San Francisco every Friday, 0:45 p. m. Fare, including berths, meals and all convenience, 9100.00. Secure your accommodations esrly. to dec3l [ Ip any of the readers of The Her ald can remember that they are finan cially obligated to A. E. Shipley, they will confer a favor by calling and re winding him of the same. N. J. Oarey, 3w17 -why- ARE WE SO BUSY? ‘The Magnet’ loliiay Goods, Handkerchiefs BARGAINS! Art Squares Tidies, Mats and Spreads In PLUSH. TOWELS. We are showing: handsome designs. Knit Goods. Fluffs, Puritan hoods Infants’ Macques, Mit tens, Wristlets, Silk Mittens. This cut is a sample of our pictures given when 815 worth of goods have been purchased during the year. Finer pictures given with larger purchases. —lt Pays to Trade at— ‘The Magnet’ -N E W- Paintings And Engravings Given with purchases. Weeks & Steward. 1 =Sam. Baldauf, 117 and 119 Market Street Among the army of Candidates for Public Patron- age during the approaching Holidays, we announce ourselves as being unusually well prepared to serve you in the best possible manner for HOLIDAY aiFTS, Both Ornamental k Useful. In addition to our Regular Lines we exhibit an ele gant display of Novelties in ) lusli Sets! Brass Goods, Bricabrac, Statuary, Art Ware, Perfumes, Bronzes, We have not lost sight of the fact that the “ strain upon the pocket-book” daring the Ohristmas season creates a desire upon the shopping public to make a dollar go as far as possible. AGAIN we ask the public, in their own interest, to call if possible in the forenoon, thus avoiding the rush of the afternoon. COMMENCING NEXT MONDAY Our store will be open till 9:30 o’clock p. M. to accom- SAM. 117 and 119 Market Street BECAUSE Is Headquarters For Greatest Bargains -IN MUFFLERS. From 1 cent up. 19 cents to $5.00. SEE THEM. STAMPED Linens Very Cheap. JEWELRY. GREAT Silk Scarfs for Neckwear, Lace Collars, Low prices. Toilet . Manicure Shaving t . Smoking, House-decorations, Etc. modate evening trade. BALDAUF, KASONIC OPERA HOUSE. City Schools. The^Annual Library Benefit Entertainment, by the children of THE CITY SCHOOLS will be given Friday Eve. Dec. 14. at the » Opera House i Admission: Adults 25 cts. Children 10 cts. No extra charge for reserved seats. Do not fail to attend. Honda; Erening, Dec. 17. Camilla Urso Grand Concerts CAMILLA URSO, BARGAINS. Drapes. Whose triumphs In tbs past two jean In European elttM, at the New York Philharmo nic Society, the New York Bympbonlc Orches tra, under Mr. Dam roach, with Theodore Thomas’ Orchestra in New York and Philadel phia. and with the boston Symphony Orches tra, hare won the admiration of ail, and drawn the largest audience of the season. QUEEN OF THE VIOLIN. We accorded to Camilla Urao when a child, and has never been disputed since, (the re mains one of the conspicuous and attractive individualities amongst the great musicians and virtuosi of the world. Madame Camilla Urso will be assNted by Miss Phlla May. So prano; Mr. Louis Miller, lenor: Mr. Prank A , Fuller, Baritone; Signor Slgtsmundo Marttneco Pianist. Mr. Frederick Lure, Director of th company; Mr. Cbas. Edward Hamilton, bust - ness manager. Prices 36. SO and 75c. Seats on sale at Beeeb ler Bros., Wednesday, Dee. 13. £lc>2inq ‘Qut (Sale I am dosing out "my entire stock of Pianos, Organs, Small Musical Instruments, Sheet Mnsic, Music Books, etc. I have rented the room and the stock must be sold. S. W 'CORNER SQUARE. W. A SEEVERS. pKOBATK NOTICE. In matters of the last will and testament of Pieter van de Geest, deeeaaed. Notion la hereby given that there la now on (lie la tbe office of the clerk of the district oourt of Mahaska ooonty, lowa, an Instrument of writing purporting to be the laat will and tes tament of Pieter van de Geest, deceased, and same to set for hearing on the lot day of the next torn of the district court to bo begun end hold In Oe kaloosa. oa the 13th day of ftte. 1803, at which time objections can be made to the approving of aaid will aad lie admission to probate. tow! F. B. Sacra, Cloth. MADAME Tks Gnat Violinist. The Title of the Sam. Baldauf,= We Commence Oar Semi-Annnal Glean Sweep Sale THIS WEEK. Nearly a month earlier than usual, for the reason that, owing to the unusual warm weather during November and December, many winter goods would remain on our hands did we not offer extraordinary inducements in the way of CUT PRICES. We are not Questioning the Cost of J 9 £ A g / O qy © A ?Jf# $ / & S v V a® *s? / ° * 4 * f J The one and only object in view is to dispose of them at a price satisfactory to the buyer. This affords an elegant opportunity to persons de- siring to purchase Useful At Very Much Below Real Value of Goods, SAM. 117 and 119 Market Street. What’s The Hatter With Phelps? He's All Rightl Ladies’ Oil Grain Shoes, Warranted, $1.35. C. H. Phelps. Ladies’ Fine Goat, Genuine, $1.50 0. H. Phelps. Men’s Kip Boots, Solid, $1.85. C. H. Phelps. Men’s Fine Calf Boots, Warranted, $2.40. C.H. Phelps. Men,B Fine Shoes, all Solid, $2.00. C. H. Phelps. A “WORLD BEATER’’ At Phelps 9 For 95c The above prices are for goods kept in stock and not bought for the espec ial purpose of heeding or deceiving the trade. Goods all bought direct from Manufacturers for SPOT GASH. NO SACRIFICE SALES, but will discount all prices 10 per cent quoted by our competitors. C. H. Phelps Co. SOUTH SIDE. Notice. To whom it may concern: Notice to hereby given that tbe Board of Supervisors, of Ma haska County lowa, will receive sealed bids up to noon of January 8, 1889, for tbe Stewardship of tbe Poor Farm, and for County Physician. Tbe bid for physician, the lloard desire to have made as follows: First for the North iter of townships, second for tbe Mouth three-fourtns of the county, third for tbe ent ire county. Term of both steward and ph»siolau for a period of one year, from March I, 1889. All rights are reserved by the Board. 17wt John K. Baku, Auditor. Notioe to Coal Mon. Tbe Board of Supervisors, of Mahaska Coun ty, will reoeive seated bids up to noon of Janu ary 8, 1889, for the furniahiuir and delivering of all the ooal necessary to be used, at the Court House and the County Jail; also for tbe poor of Oskaiooea township for the ensuing year. Bids to be for lump and nut coal. Ihe Board reserve tbe right to reject any or all bids. 17w8 John k. Baku, Auditor. Reeolations of the Board. November 16,1888, tbe Board of Supervisors of Mahaska Comity lowa, on this day p issed by a unanimous vote of the Board the foi ow ing preamble aud resolutions: Whkbbas. Certain persons claim to hate a certain contract or contracts authorising th m to collect fines, costs and Tees due the ooun v, and Weubbas, Tbe present statute of low makes it the duty of the County Attorney to oolleot all monies due the County. Therefore be it Kbsolvbd, By the Board of Supervisor* of Mahaska County, that any oontr&ot or alleged oontract, any person or persona may elalm to have for the oolleotlon of fines, costs or fees, due aaid county are revoked, and all authority to them Is hereby withdrawn, aud the eoUeotiou of all money due the oounty to placed in tbe hands of the County Attorney, as provided by tow. Be It further resolved by the Board of Super visors of Mahaska County, that hereafter until further notioe, the Sheriff of aaid County is in structed to furnish to persona oonfiued in the County Jail on the charge of vagrancy, no other rations exoopt bread and water, and this rule shall apply to the first ten days of sakl confine ment, and the Auditor to Instructed to have this resolution published for at least four weeks In the Oekalooea Hkhald, New Sharon Star, Saturday Oiobe and Oskaiooea Times. Attest. John K. Bass, J. H. Evans, Author. Chairman Board of 17 w* Supervisor*. Hawkeye Electric Mf*. Company. Stockholders' Special Meeting. Te the Said Stockholders. Take notioe that there will be a stockholders meeting of said Company at the Company’s often on the 6th day of January, 188 ft, at t o'clock P. M., to consider the question of the dissolution of said corporation and to provide (or aaid dissolution. C. P. Sbauui, W. A. Dram, {Moratory, lew* President. its.* £ .v • ; * i 117 and 119 Market Street. Holiday Presents BALDAUF, F.J. PAGE’S Special Watch Sale Until January, 1, ’B9. Gall and see what an elegant Gent’s solid gold watch I will sell for 930.50 A fine Gent’s gold filled watch complete and fully warranted 914.75 Fine Gent’s coin silver watch warranted 9 8.75 Gent’s sllverine watch complete $ 4.75 A handsome Lady’s gold filled watch com plete. fully warranted 919.50 Fine lady’s gold filled watch complete, war ranted $17.60 Lady’s gold filled watch complete. ... #13.00 Lady’s coin silver watch 9 8.00 Also a large selection of fine jewelry, clocks, silverware and gold spectacles, all at very low prices until Jan. 1,89, when regular prices will positively be resumed. F.J. PAGE, 16W3 NORTH SIDE SQUARE. UNDERTAKING ROOMS OF S. B. Shannon & Co. of all kinds, Burial robes and habits, and everything necessary for a first class Under taker’s establish meat. R >ooh open day and night. Residence over store, P. S. Having been In the Undertaking busi ness continually since the \\ ar, at Bay City, Michigan, 1 sold out one year ago and came here; have decided to remain here. 1 claim to understand the business, and 1 shall try and do all 1 can to merit the good will and wishes of all in this city and community. P. 8. I shall have a Lady assistant who will go with me at all dmes, where the services of a lady is require ! in my business, who will make to order burial robes on short notice and attend to the many duties required by a lady In this busiuess. Soliciting at least a part of the publio patronage, I remain respectfully, S. B. Shannon & Go. W. A SEEVERS’ 12 lbs. Granulated Sugar $i 00 13 lbs. Confectioners’ A Sugar... 100 14 lbs. White Extra C Sugar.... l 00 80 lbs. Good Prunes i 00 25 Bars White Russian Soap.... 1 00 1 Box Good Cigars l oo 5 lbs. Good Young Hyson Tea.. 109 8 lbs Browned Coff * JOO 10 Cana Tomatoes l oo 10 Cans Corn i oo 10 Cans Assorted Fruits.... I 00 10 lbs. Good Raisins. 1 00 W. A. Seevers, NEW 118 West High Avenue. dBl WStf PRICE LIST