Iowa
Old Press
The Loyal Citizen
Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa
Wednesday, May 8, 1867
MARRIED.—On last Sunday evening by Judge
Moore, Mr. W. B. Alexander to Mrs. M. C. Shields all of
Centerville. Our thanks are due the bride for the usual cake.
ARRESTED.—We are told that the murderers of
General Bailey, Sheriff of Vernon County, Missouri, were arrested
at Unionville, in Putnam County, last week, and taken back to
Vernon County for trial.
ESCAPED.—A gentleman from the southern part
of the county tells us that a few days ago Wm. Stinson induced
the wife of another man to elope with him, and that many of the
citizens of Unionville went in pursuit. While the town folks were
after the fugitives, four criminals who were confined in the log
jail succeeded in pushing out a log, and made their escape. The
fleeing couple, however, were overtaken, and the wife returned
home with her husband.
RETURNED.—Mr. Wm. P. Morrett, formerly of
this place and who went to Pennsylvania a few years ago, has
again returned to stretch his tent among us, and share the
prosperity of our growing county. This last
move is good evidence that his head is level. We seldom see any
one who has lived in our county any length of time, that is not
desirous of setting his stakes with us for life. All of which
goes to prove that Iowa is a good State, and Appanoose a good
county.
TONSORIAL.—A new barber shop has been
opened on the west side of the square, one door north of W. T.
Swearngin's provision store. The proprietor, Frank Green,
understands his business, and will insure satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage.
TAX COLLECTOR.—Our County Treasurer, Dr.
Stansberry, has appointed Mr. Noah Lantz, to visit the several
townships of the county to collect taxes. He has full authority
to receive taxes and receipt
for the same. He will also receive subscriptions for the CITIZEN,
and is authorized to receive money due on subscriptions that have
expired.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.—On last Saturday
morning the barn of Mr. R. N. Glenn, of this place, was struck by
lightning and burned to the ground.—There was no stock in
the barn except one cow, which was
burned to death. The contents of the barn including hay and corn
were entirely destroyed.—No insurance.
We also learn that on the same day the lightning struck a rick of
hay belonging to Mr. John Felkner, a few miles from town. The
stack was the middle one of three, and was entirely consumed, the
others remaining unscathed.
PUBLIC DEBATE.—The Lyceum will entertain
the public, at the Courthouse, on Thursday evening, May the 16th,
commencing at early candle light.—The only exercises will be
a debate between Messrs. D. D.
Sturgeon and C. N. Udell, affirmative, and Messrs. R. Stephenson,
Jr., and L. C. Mechem, negative.
THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.—The Board of
Directors for the Independent District of Centerville have
received a new draft for the school house, and steps will be
taken immediately to put the building under contract. The design
was drawn by Mr. C. A. Dunham, of Burlington. The building, it is
estimated, will cost between eleven and twelve thousand dollars.
It is a beautiful design, and, in our opinion, is better suited
to our wants than the old draft; besides, it will cost less money
to erect the building. The building is to be about 38 x 74 feet,
three stories high, and will contain six rooms.
A NARROW ESCAPE.—Dr. Smith, of Orleans,
informs us that a few days since as he was going to see a
patient, his horse took fright and threw him off, his foot
hanging in the stirrup.—The horse ran through the brush
dragging the doctor with him. Fortunately the doctor retained his
presence of mind. He seized a bush, but it pulled up by the
roots. He then seized another and held to it with the grasp of a
giant. The saddle girth broke and the doctor's life was saved.
A RUNAWAY.—Last week as our friend, Charlie
Bowen, was on his way to Ottumwa in company with his wife and
Miss Boyles, the horses took fright beyond Soap Creek, and ran,
for the distance of half a mile. Finally the team ran into the
brush, pitching Charlie and the ladies out of the wagon.
Fortunately the fright proved worse than the injury, and Charlie
hitched up his horses and went on his way.
THE OCCIDENTAL CIRCUS.—Caldwell's
Occidental Circus will exhibit at Centerville, on Tuesday, May
the 14th. This circus has the reputation of being a first class
troupe, and, judging from present indications, it promises to
afford entertainment and amusement for all who may see proper to
patronize it. Mr. Oliver Bell is posted to leap through a hoop
surrounded with daggers. A superb chariot drawn by ten horses and
containing a silver cornet band will enter town at the head of
the procession; to be followed by Dr. J. H. Caldwell driving his
trained horses without bridles.
Admission, 50 cts. Children under 10 years, 25 cts. Performance
in the afternoon and evening. Doors open at 1 and 7 p.m.
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