Osceola Herald
Osceola, MO
29 June 1871

It is thought the opium trade in India will net $40,000,000 next year.

The shipment of ore from the Iron Mountain to St. Louis averages about one thousand tons per day.

The graduating class of Harvard college this year numbers 157, the largest in the history of the college.

The total funded debt of New York city is $82,063,714. The commissioners of the sinking fund holds securities to the value of $17,784,063, so that the absolute debt is $64,274,651.

As the office of Commissioner of solutions is vacant, it is proposed to consolidate the Customs and Internal Revenue bureaus. It is claimed that there is no necessity for two distinct bureaus similar in character.

Efforts are being made by the authorities of St. Louis to break up the gambling establishments of that city. The people do not think that such establishments are necessary either for the morals or business of the community.

Nickel plating is rapidly on the increase. A new establishment is just being built at South Windham, Conn., and a plating establishment at Wallingford, Conn., employs upwards of 200 hands, and are enlarging their works.

The Printing Bureau has delivered to the secretary of the Treasury $25,000,000 of the funded loan bonds, in $40, $100, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bonds. A large amount of coupon bonds are being exchanged daily for registered bonds.

Gen. Rosecrans, chairman of the Gen. Thomas Monument association, appeals to the American people to subscribe funds. Remittances to be made to Gen. J.S. Fullerton, Treasurer and Secretary of the Army of the Potomac, St. Louis, Mo.

An imperative demand has been made by Germany for the payment of the first installment of the French indemnity, which it was agreed should be paid in thirty days after the re-establishment of the Versaillist authority.

The Methodist Book Concern Committee will not decide the Lanahan case for several days, as they propose to have the stenographers read the testimony to them before deciding upon it. That Lanahan will be deposed is deemed pretty certain, but the question under discussion is whether the verdict shall be rendered at once or postponed till he can have a chance to sustain all the charges he made.

Advices from the City of Mexico, to the 16th inst., say that the United States Consuls at that place says that a military officer arbitrarily imprisoned the Governor and Prefect Moria, but the act was disapproved by the general government and both released. Governor Bustemento died suddenly on the 14th isnt. Alfudo Chiove is the new Governor. Seno Hosjuino, a jurist, has been elected Governor of Sonora. Congress will be called in extra session.

The steamer Ida Rees, one of the Northwestern Transportation Company’s Line, struck a snag and sunk, near Sioux City, on the night of the 20th inst. She had on board two hundred and twelve tons of government and private freight and sixty-five passengers. The boat and the cargo are a total loss. The E.H. Durfee arrived at the scene of disaster next day and took on board the passengers. No lives were lost. The boat was valued at $20,000; insured for $12,000.

The wonderful ice cave in Decorah, Winnesheik county, is a vertical fissure in the face of the cliff of Trenton limestone that forms a part of the bank of the Upper Iowa river. It is about one hundred feet deep in all its windings, is from two to eight feet in width, and varies still more in height. In the winter the cave is free from ice, but upon the approach of hot summer the ice begins to accumulate and the solid, hard and dry cakes encrust the side and bottom of the cave. When the weather is hottest, the cave is most abundant stored with ice.

First of the Volume.
With this issue the herald enters upon its Sixth Volume, - the first number having made its appearance on the morning of July 4th, 1866.
For five long years we have labored for the upbuilding of our town and county, in whose progress and prosperity we have a just pride. And in this time have there not been many great changes? From a little ragged hamlet of perhaps half a hundred population, Osceola has grown to be a town of near a thousand inhabitants. Her growth has been steady, - never fitful, - pulling against the stream which drew those hunting homes toward those of our neighboring towns who then had “railroad prospects”, simply upon the merits of her location for a “future great town”. Nor have those who have put their faith in her been deceived, for it is now apparent that upon the completion of the railroad through this county that Osceola will march up to her position as one of the best inland cities not only of the South-West but of the State.
In May 1866, the town of Roscoe was unknown to fame, and to be understood it was necessary to add “the new town at Huffman’s Ferry!” yet today our neighbor has some five hundred of a population, and her merchants and mechanics are doing a prosperous business.
Appleton City, a bare spot in the prairie until but little over a year ago, now by the benefit of the M.K.&T. Railroad, presents the busy street scenes of a railroad town of a thousand inhabitants – a monument of what railroads will do for a country and a people.
Auberville, five years ago a crazy little hamlet, is today a busy town with three or four stores, and improvements are constantly being made.
While the towns of the county have prospered, the County itself has not lagged behind in the march, but has kept steadily forward, even ahead of her towns. Schools and Churches, leaders of Progress and formers of Society, have been organized in every neighborhood. Every succeeding season has given her a full share of immigration, and thousands from afar have found comfortable homes within her hospitable borders. Offering every inducement to those seeking homes, she has had and will continue to receive large additions to her population and wealth.
In all this time the Herald has faithfully labored for Progress and Improvement. With a consciousness of a duty performed in times past, we enter upon a new volume determined to take no backward steps, but to continue our labors in the same direction.
To those who have extended us a helping hand in times past, we can do no less than thank them from the bottom of our hearts: To those who in future come to our aid in the great labor before us, we will say your favors will be properly appreciated.
May the succeeding year be one of happiness and prosperity for every citizen of our county.

Wants a School.
R.F. Thompson, of Appleton City, would like too get a school in the northern or eastern part of the county. Address at Appleton City, Mo.

Removal.
D.C. McNeil & Co. are moving to their new building opposite the Bank, on Chestnut Street, which brings them back into the business part of town again.

Everywhere.
The Charter Oak Stove is on sale in all the principal towns and cities throughout the South and West. All respectable dealers have them, and consider them their most staple article.

After More Goods.
Judge Mitchell has found it necessary to go to St. Louis to lay in another stock of summer goods to supply his customers. The new stock will be here in a day or so.

A Beauty.
Since the plasterers have put on the finishing touches on Amrine’s new building, it is ahead of anything in town as far as beauty is concerned. Tom knows how to do a neat job and has evidently tried himself on this one.

Returned.
Sheriff Donovan has returned from Jefferson City, where he had been to deposit Chas. Forsythe, who was convicted of grand larceny at the called term of the circuit court and sentenced two years in the penitentiary.

The Pioneer Store.
John Dawson, presents his new advertisement to the public this week. Dawson’s is the pioneer store of St. Clair County, and is at all times well supplied with everything in his line, such as Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.

Pic-Nic.
We are requested to state that a celebration and basket pic-nic will be held at Stockman’s Grove, five miles south of Osceola, on the 4th. Everybody is invited to come. Elder James and others will deliver addresses. It is the intention to meet at the Grove at 10 o’clock.

New Paper.
We have received the first number of the Stone County Advocate, published at Galena, Mo., by Morrow & Evans. It is a neat little twenty column paper, and will doubtless perform a good part in bringing about the development of the county and section where it is published.

Song Messenger.
We have received the Song Messenger, for July, published by Roor & Cady, Chicago, Ills. It is filled to the brim with good music and other matter. We hope to see it a regular visitor to our office. Terms, $1 per annum, with a fine lithograph portrait of Mme. Nilsson as a premium.

The Fourth.
No arrangements having been made for a celebration of the Nation’s Natal Day in this place, our people are making arrangements to “scatter” and enjoy it. Several are going to Appleton City, while others intend going to Monegaw Springs.

New Store in Osceola.
A.V. Van Epps presents his advertisements to the people of St. Clair and adjoining counties. Van has a large well selected stock of new goods of all kinds, and will endeavor to merit a portion of the patronage of our citizens. A full line of Ladies’ Dress Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes, kept on hand. Pay the “St. Louis Store” a visit.

Personal.
F.H. Clark, W.M. Prier and R.F. Thompson, of Appleton City, called on us Monday. They report Appleton improving in spite of the hot weather.

Charlie Gardner, C.S. Sweeney, John Holmes and Mr. Kirk, of Roscoe, were in town a few days ago.

Charles Kroff, of Hermitage, paid us a visit on Tuesday.

Hon. S.S. Burdett and wife returned from West Point on Saturday.

Mr. Stewart, of Danville, Ky., is here on a visit to his brother-in-law, Mr. Linney, of this place. Mr. S. intends locating in Osceola, permanently.

Peter’s Musical Monthly.
Music can no longer be considered a luxury, and those who spend fabulous sums in purchasing Sheet Music are simply throwing their money away. If our musical friends will take the trouble to procure a copy of Peter’s Musical Monthly, they will see what their wiser friends are doing – namely getting better music at one and two cents a piece than they are buying at thirty, forty and fifty cents. The July number commences Volume VIII, and contains thirteen pieces of Music, neatly bound, that would cost just four dollars and fifty cents in sheet-form. You can get it by mail, post-paid, by sending thirty cents to J.L. Peters, 599 Broadway, N.Y.

G.W. Milton, Resident Dentist, Clinton, Mo. Will visit Osceola the first Monday in each month and remain one week, during which time he will be prepared to attend to any business pertaining to his profession. Refers to any citizen of Clinton.

First-class Harness Shop! Daniel & Dierfield, have opened a new saddle & harness shop in the building formerly occupied by H. Suess corner Pine and second street, Osceola, Missouri. It is our intention to Manufacture, and keep constantly on hand, all kinds of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, and all other articles usual in our line. Remember the place! Suess’ old stand, next door to St. Clair Hotel. Give us a Call. Daniel & Dierfield.

New Furniture Store! G.H. Whitaker, Osceola, Mo. Offers for sale a large assortment of all kinds of Furniture, which he is selling Cheap for Cash! In my stock will be found Furniture of all Grades!