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At the close of the school year of 1863, Rev. E. H. Winans tendered his resignation as principal, and Prof. O. H. Baker, A. M., of Cherry Grove Seminary, in Illinois, was elected to the position, with Mrs. Mary R. Baker, A. M., as assistant.
In 1866 Mrs. L. H. Boothby was secured as additional teacher in the Seminary.
During the vacation following the school year of 1866, Prof. Baker resigned after having been three years principal of the Seminary, and on his departure resolutions very complimentary to his management were passed and presented to him. .
At the same time Rev. S. M. Vernon was elected principal at a salary of eight hundred dollars per annum, which the board promised to increase so soon as the condition of the Seminary would justify the same.
On the 11th of August, 1866, previons to the meeting of the Confer- ence, the board of trustees met and adopted articles of incorporation as a collegiate institution under the name of "Ames College." Bishop Ames was a man of considerable wealth, and, as he was to preside at the ap- proaching Conference, the board thought, perhaps, to catch him for a good round subscription. But when they presented the matter to the Confer- ence, Bishop Ames snubbed the matter, and the name was changed to "Simpson Centenary College," in honor of Bishop Simpson.
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SIMPSON CENTENARY COLLEGE,
The Des Moines Annual Conference, at its session of 1867, in pursuance of the articles of incorporation of " The Indianola Male and Female Sem- inary," appointed a board of trustees, with authority to raise the school to a collegiate grade under the name of Simpson Centenary College.
At a meeting of this board, held October 1, 1867, a committee consisting of P. Gad Bryan, J. D. McCleary and P. P. Henderson, was appointed to prepare articles of incorporation. By special motion Prof. Vernon was added to this committee. Geo. E. Griffith was instructed to proceed to collect funds for endowment.
As early as November 5th this committee reported. The articles of in- corporation now in force were then adopted. At the same meeting the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: President, P. Gad Bryan; vice-president, John A. Olive; secretary, J. D. McCleary; treas- urer, John Cheshire. Prof. Vernon was elected president of the College. Committees were also appointed to draft by-laws and rules for the govern- ment of the institution, and condnet correspondence with a view to secur- ing additional teachers.
Prof. Bugbee, president of the Northwestern Female College, was at once addressed, and the result was the election of Miss M. J. Mckean to the chair of English literature. Several tutors were also employed, and thus was constituted the first faculty.
At a meeting held February 29, 1868, the college record shows that the resignation of the president, S. M. Vernon, was presented and accepted, and that Prof. W. E. Hamilton was elected president,. pro tem. Steps were, however, at once taken to secure a permanent president. The name of Prof. Alex. Burns, of the Iowa Wesleyan University, having been pre- sented he was unanimously elected.
The eminent scholarship of the gentleman who was elected to the presi- deucy inspired all with new zeal. The new college building was rapidly pushed forward. Neither the repeated failures of the contractor nor any difficulties sufficed to abate the zeal of the friends of the enterprise. The result was that in a short time a fine brick building was completed, afford- ing abundant facilities for classes, societies, etc.
As early as September, 1868, the faculty consisted of four regular pro- fessors, and a number of tutors. Rev. Alexander Burns, M. A., was presi- dent, and occupied the chair of mental and moral philosophy; Rev. Orlando H. Baker, M. A., that of Latin and Greek languages and litera- ture; Henry F. Douthart, B. S., that of mathematics and natural sciences; Miss M. J. Mckean that of English literature; modern languages were taught by the president; music, by Miss Florence Winkley; and Leonard Cary and Brenton H. Badley served as classical tutors. Besides, four tutors were employed to assist in the preparatory department.
During this year Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes were organ- ized, and a thorough and liberal course of study was adopted, as shown by the catalogue of '68-69. The number of students in attendance during the year was 161, of which six were Juniors, seven Sophomores, and thirteen Freshmen.
Toward the close of the year Prof. H. F. Douthart resigned on account of ill-health, and W. A. Lynch, B. A., succeeded to his chair to fill out the unexpired term.
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The faculty remained the same throughout the year, beginning September, 1869, with one exception. Prof. Geo. C. Carpenter, of the Wesleyan Uni- versity, was elected to the chair of natural science, and also assumed charge of the classes in French.
At the annual Conference of 1870, held in Boone, Prof. C. M. Grumb- ling, of Monnt Union College, Ohio, was elected to the chair of mathe- matics and astronomy, and took charge also of the department of German. The modern languages are still taught by these two gentlemen. Professors Grumbling and Carpenter have proven to be very efficient in their work, and have contributed much to the success of the College.
During the previous two years the friends of the institution were actively engaged in raising endowment and completing the edifice already begun. Marked progress was made by the pnpils of the College, and the people of the town and vicinity vied with each other in furnishing them the facilities ot a first-class school.
At first commencement, June, 1870, B. H. Badley received first honor; Einma M. Cary second honor.
At the commencement of June, 1871, W. C. Smith, salutatorian; S. C. Foster, valedictorian.
At the close of the year ending June, 1871, Professor Baker withdrew from the college, and was succeeded by A. F. Nightingale, A. M., of the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, as Professor of Ancient Languages and Literature. The coming of Professor Nightingale marked a noted revival in the art of elocution. Great interest in literary societies and public exhibitions was aroused. Hitherto there existed two literary societies known as the Everett and Zetalethean, the former composed ex- clusively of gentlemen; the latter, of ladies.
Now, for the first time in the history of the college, an attempt was inade to establish " mixed literary societies." A meeting of all the friends of such societies was called. Professors Nightingale and Grumbling made speeches in favor of organizing at once. There being no opposition from other members of the faculty, two societies were established by the students, but soon failed. Several subsequent efforts in the same direction proved futile.
It was now generally believed that "mixed literary societies " could not flourish in the academic shades of Simpson Centenary College. Through the heroism of a few, however, who had never lost faith in the scheme, a society was finally organized under the title of " Literary Union," and sur- vived until it gave birth to the " Smithsonian Literary Institute." This society has two divisions: an undergraduate and a preparatory, and is now in successful operation, engaged in a wholesome rivalry with the old and popular societies known as Everett and Zetalethean. All are now in equal favor with the faculty, and students are at liberty to choose either.
At the close of the year ending June, 1872, Professor Nightingale re- signed to assume the superintendency of the public schools of Omaha, and was sncceeded by Rev. C. G. Hudson, a graduate of the Washington Uni- versity, having also had the benefits of training at the University of Berlin, Germany.
COMMENCEMENT, JUNE, 1872.
Alice M. Barker, Valadictorian, W. H. Berry, 1st Honor Science,
Clarence B. Kennedy, Salutatorian, John A. Everett, 2d Honor Science.
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The spring term of 1873 witnessed a number of changes in the faculty. Miss Mckean, who had been a member of it since the first organization, now resigned, and was succeeded by Miss Emma M. Cary, of the class of 1870, being a member of the first class which graduated from the insti- tution.
Professor Hudson also resigned for the purpose of entering the ministry, and was succeeded by Wm. King, a graduate of the Northwestern Uni- versity.
LAW SCHOOL.
At a meeting of the executive committee held in Des Moines, July 12, 1875, the expediency of establishing a law department in connection with the college, was discussed.
All the members of the committee, including Dr. Burns, B. C. Berry, Bryan, Phillips, ex-United States Senator George G. Wright, and Governor C. C. Carpenter, favored the enterprise, provided its financial features were satisfactory.
The department was established and a faculty elected, consisting of Judge Cole, as Dean, and Senator Wright, Col. Bissell and John S. Run- nells, Reporter of the Supreme Court, as professors.
The school, in 1876, gradnated its first class, numbering twenty-four, and is still in successful operation, graduating each year a large class of students.
At this time its faculty consists of Hon. W. E. Miller, as Dean, Hon. C. C. Cole, professor of commercial law, etc., Hon. George G. Wright, profes- sor of constitutional law, and Hon. John Mitchell, professor of bailments.
The chair of ancient languages having become vacant at the close of the year 1875-6, Prof. C. H. Burke, a graduate of the Northwestern Univer- sity, was elected to fill the vacancy.
During the vacation of 1876-7 Miss Emma M. Cary was prostrated by illness and died. Her record as a student, as well as a teacher, was an en- viable one.
Miss Felicia Jones, a graduate of the Pittsburgh Female College, was elected to fill the place of the deceased.
At the close of the first year Miss Jones tendered her resignation, and in August following Miss Ida M. Pierce, of Sedalia, Mo., was elected to the chair of English Literature, which position she still holds, having proved herself an efficient teacher.
During the latter part of the year 1877-8 the president, Dr. Burns, was elected Principal of the Wesleyan Female College, Hamilton, Ontario, and consequently resigned. His resignation was accepted and Prof. T. S. Berry, an allumnus, both of the Northwestern University and of the Garrett Bib- lical Institute, was promptly elected to the presidency.
At the meeting of July 24, 1878, the board accepted Dr. Burns' resig- nation and passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Rev. A. Burns, D. D., has resigned his position as President of Simpson Centenary College and accepted the charge of an institution in the East, therefore,
Resolved, That the long period of the Doctor's connection with this college as its Presi- dent, embracing a decade from the beginning of the institution as a conference college until date, through years of unparalleled success in growth and usefulness, has united us as a bond to him in personal esteem and high regard for his fitness for the position he has so ably filled. And that we consent to the severance of his relations with sincere regret.
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Resolved, That the great success that has attended the institution since Dr. Burns has been associated with it has been very largely due to the earnest, faithful work he has given the College and his executive ability as its President.
Resolved, That we commend Dr. Burns to any educational institution with which he may become connected, as an educator of scholarly attainments, possessing in a high degree qual- ifications for educational work in any position to which he may be called, and a Christian gentleman of rich endowments and a man of rare social worth.
Under the new administration the college has maintained its former effi- ciency and grown in favor of the people generally. A most commendable spirit has been manifested, especially by the people of Indianola and vi- cinity, in providing means for the liquidation of the debt that accumulated in former years. This town and vicinity alone have pledged, within the last year, some $6,000 toward meeting present liabilities. Much of this has already been paid and appropriated. The last annual conference ap- pointed one of its most energetic ministers, and one especially qualified to inanage large financial interests, as college agent. With such an agent as Rev. L. M. Walters, and such a treasurer as G. A. Worth, cashier of the First National Bank, Indianola, together with the enthusiastic support of the community, the friends of the college are confident of success, not only in removing all indebtedness, but in enlarging the sphere of usefulness of the college itself.
The available permanent endowment fund is now over $40,000 besides $3,000 in due, but unpaid interest.
The entire indebtedness of the institution is about $24,000, for the pay- ment of which $15,000 in new notes have been pledged for its redemption, and the agent, Rev. L. M. Walters, a very efficient worker, will probably secure the remainder ere the close of the year.
The current expenses of the college are abont $52,000, which is met by the interest collected on endowment notes and by tuition paid by students, which latter amonnted last year to $2,677.92.
The attendance has generally been good, and for the fall term of 1879 is about one hundred.
Considering that if Mr. Berry has been called to the presidency of the college it is interesting to know that he has always been its friend when he himself was a student of another institution, pursning his theological course. It is from a letter to the editor of the Indianola Journal, dated Evanston, Illinois, October 14, 1869, and the portion referring to Simpson Centenary College is as follows:
"Unless some providential cause shall change my purpose, I hope to be- come a permanent citizen of Iowa in one year. I am glad that Simpson Centenary is moving so grandly-hope the friends of the institution will come on with the endowment, and put it beyond the reach of embarrass- ment. I do not know of a single institution in the church which was any- thing like as good at the same age. The course of study in Centenary is substantially as extensive as that of the oldest colleges in our churches, and having enjoyed one term's instruction in your course, I am satisfied that the ladies and gentlemen who complete the course will compare with the graduates of any of our institutions. If anyone should ask my ad- vice as to going further East for a course of study, I should, without hesi- tation, recominend him to stay at liome. Peculiar circumstances might alter the case. Some advantages might be gained in some cases, but in al- most every case, real disadvantages would be experienced in more respects than the bill of expenses. Of course a young and partially endowed in-
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stitution can not afford large libraries and extensive apparatus; bnt after all, libraries and apparatns will not educate a man, and not even do they help to such an extent as inany suppose. Good brains and a mind to work, on the part of students, with efficiency in instructors, are the important factors in working out a good resnlt. I mean this to be a private note, but I make these remarks because students are apt to become restless and de- sire change. If anyone asks your opinin, give him mine in addition. Change of pasture may be good for sheep, but change of school is rarely good for students. American education is better for Americans than Euro- pean, and in its degree, Iowa education is better for the man who intends to figure in Iowa, than the same thing taken from Illinois. I hope the young people of Des Moines Conference will be loyal to their own institn- tion. Diplomas well earned there will be as great an honor to them as to have them from anywhere else. Moreover, the people represented in the institution are bound by honor to come up and make the institution per- fectly permanent, that its paper will always represent a living sonl.
"Yours indeed, "THOMAS S. BERRY."
GRADUATES OF THE COLLEGE.
1870.
Brenton H. Bradiay, M. A., B. D., Lucknow, India, Miaeionary.
Emma M. Cary, A. M.,+ Prof. Simp. Can. Col.
Leonard B. Cary, A. M., Hampton, Principal of School.
Louisa Andereon, A. M. Dexter, wife of Rev. W. F. Burke,
Imogane Hallam, A. M , Indianola, wife of H. Mc- Nail, Lawyer.
Martha Posegate, A. M., Evaneton, Ill., Teacher. 1871.
S. C. Fostar, M. A., Kirkwood, Ill., Druggiet.
W. C. Smith, A. M., Scranton, Minister.
Ella Ford, S. M., Des Moines, Teacher. 1872.
Alica M. Barkar, A. M., Indianola, wifa of W. H. Barry, M. S., Lawyer.
Clarence B. Kennedy, A. M., Villiaca, Journaliat.
D. O. Stuart, A. M., Dea Moinea, Lawyer.
Herman J. Lauder. A. M., Muscatine, Lawyer.
John T. McFarland, A. M., Minister.
Smith D. Fry, A. B., Minister.
T. McKendree Stuart, A. M., Chariton, Minister. Wm. H. Berry, S. M., Indladola, Lawyer.
John A. Everett, S. M., Des Moines, Real Estate Agent.
Harriet Walker, S. B.,* Lacturar.
Wilber D. Sheetz, S. M., Indianola, Lawyar.
Loue Dimmitt, S. M., Chicago, wife of J. S. Richards, Eag.
Peter S. Smith, S. M., Des Moines, Real Estate Agent. 1873. 1878.
Sarah Roberta, A. M., Des Moines, wife of D. O. Stuart, A. M., Lawyer.
Philena Everatt, S. M., Indianola, Teacher.
W. Fred. Powell, S. M., Indianola, Lawyer.
Ch. Wealey Honnold, S. M., Indianola, Marchant.
Albert Jewett, S. M., Indianola, Farmar. 1874.
Thoa. Everett, A. M., Boston, Divinity Studant.
George A. Gilbert, A. B.,* Preparing for Minietry.
Rebacca Braucht, A. M., wife of the Rav. C. Hager, LL. B.
Irena McCleary, A. M., Oskaloosa, wife of the Rev. Joa. Cooka.
Samuel W. Morria, A. M., Palmyra, Farmar.
Emma M. Sheatz, S. M., Indianola, Teacher.
Susan Winchell, S. M., wife of €. L. Bara, Missionary in India.
1875.
Dora Gifford, A. M., Indianola, wife of C. W. Hon- nold, S. M., LL. B.
Whiting Carpenter, M. S., Neleon, N. Y., Taachar. Madison Cart, M. S., Knoxville, Iowa, Principal of High School.
Elizabeth E. Cooke, M. S .. Indianola, County Super- intendant of Public Instruction.
Louella Greene, M. S , Villisca, wife of Claranca. B. Kennedy, A. M. 1876.
Edwin D. Samaon, A. M., Indianola, Lawyer. Alice Braught, M. S., Indianola, Teacher.
Evelyn M. Chapman, M. S., Des Moines, Teacher.
Anna Hamilton, M. S., Des Moines, Teacher.
Frank B. Taylor, M. S., Indianola, Journaliet.
Eetalla E. Walter, M. S., Des Moines, Teacher. 1877.
Charles L. Bare, B. A., Missionary in India. Flatcher Brown, B. A., Boaton, Divinity Student. John B. Fisk, M. A., Keokuk, Medical Student.
Hattie M. Johnson, B. A , Indianola, Teacher.
Roas P. Anderson, B. S., Indianola, Student at Law.
Louiea K. Barker, B. S., Boone, wife of C. H. Mc- Cuna. Merchant.
J. M. Brown, B. S., Springhill, Student at Law. Clara H. Clark, B. S., Boone.
Ch. W. Eoo, B. S., New York, Student in Eog'r.
Ida P. Howard, B. S., Iudianola, wife of R. J. Gra -- ham, Lawyer
Addie F. Lacy, B. S., Indianola, Student at Law.
Cora E. Murphy, 'B. S., Derby, Teacher.
Louisa E. Nobla, B. S., Dea MoiDea, wife of C. W .. Curtis, Hardware Mer.
Ira DeLong, B. A., Monroa, Prof. Matha. Palla Univ., Iowa.
A. G. Foreman, B. A., Liberty, Minister.
Beasia Guyar, B. A., Indianola.
Susan F. Morriaon, B. A., Indianola, wife of G. W. Samson.
Mary E. Hamilton, B. S., Indianola, Teacher.
Ervilla Holmaa, B. S., Chariton.
Emma Patton, B. S., Newton, wife of Chaa. Noble, Grocer.
Geroge W. Sameon, B. S., Patriot, Prin. Pub. Schools,. Corydon.
1879.
C. W. Fiek, A. B., Indianola.
Laura Hoffman, A. B., Des Moinaa.
Sarah E. Johnson, B. S., Indianola.
Kata A. Page, B. S., Boone, Teacher.
J. F. McClure, B. S., Indianola.
O. E, Smith, B. S.
*Deceased.
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GRADUATES OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT.
1876.
Mertha Angle, LL. B., Randolph, N. Y.
James F. Brooke, LL. B., Des Moines.
D. B. Burton, LL. B., Marseilles, III.
A. P. Chamberlin, LL. B., Des Moines.
W. T. Dillon, LL. B., Mitchellville.
C. W. Dorsett, LL. B., Sincleirville, N. Y. E. G. Grinrod, LL. B., Knoxville.
E. J. Heiner, LL. B., Aurora, Neb.
D. W. Henley, LL. B., Hampton.
R. P. Kelley, LL. B , Bangor, Maine.
H. M. Kellogg, LL. B. Dee Moinee.
J. N. Kierulff, LL. B., Marshalltown.
S. I. King, LL. B., Logan.
S. M. Miller, LL. B., Blackeburg.
L. M. Shaw, LL. B., Denieon.
J. S. Sniffin, LL. B., Peoria, Ill.
.P. B. Tollee, LL. B., Des Moines.
C. H. Turner, LL. B., Des Moines.
D. J. Vinje, LL. B., La Grande.
.J. H. Whitmen, LL. B., Adel.
W. H. Wileon, LL. B., Shenandoah.
D. F. Witter, LL. B., Dee Moinee.
J. W. Wolf, LL. B., Dee Moinee.
Ch. S. Chase, LL. B., Shenandoah. 1877
T. M. Aekren, LL. B., Goehen.
W. W. Aekren, LL. B .. Gocheu.
D. M. Butler, LL. B., Dee Moinee.
Frenk Butler, LL. B., Des Moines.
.J. W. Carver, LL. B. (B. A. of Ind. Aeh. Univ.), Boone.
G. H. Crosby, LL. B., Grinnell.
J. E. Cobbey, LL. B. (B. S. of I. Ag. Coll.), Beatrice, Neb.
J. M. Earle, LL. B. (B. A. of Cent. Univ.), Pella.
W. H. Eddy, LL. B., Amee.
N. W. Guthrie, LL. B., Dee Moinee.
H. K. Horning, LL. B., Dee Moinee.
W. T. Hoff, LL. B., Dalle6.
J. Ledwich, LL. B., Shelby.
J. A. Mettern, LL. B., Mitchellville.
J. A. Naeh, LL. B., Stuart.
G. W. Pollock, LL. B. (B. A., Wach, & Jeff. Coll. P&.), Scott Co.
J. A. Schmidt, LL. B., Davenport. W. R. Thomee, LL. B., Sioux Rapide. C. H. Turner, LL. B., Des Moines. I878.
L. J. Blum, Dee Moinee.
Mise Jeunie Brown, Sterling, Ill.
Eugene Bryen, Des Moines.
D. W. Burt, Marshalltown.
S. C. Davideon, Rochester, Ind.
Geo. A. Gerard (B. S. Ag. Coll., Iowa), Des Moines.
J. F. Hardin (B. S. Ag. Coll., Iowa), Steamboat Rock. Miee Annie Holland, Sterling, Ill.
E. L. King, (B S. Ag. Coll., Iowe), Vinton.
K. R. Leech, Mechaniceville.
R. E. Logue, Memphis, Tenn.
W. C. Munk, Alliance, Ohio.
O. O. Roe, Roland.
H. H. Rueeell, Corning,
S. O. Simonde, Dexter.
L. E Spencer, Grinnell.
B. F. Thecher, Exire.
H. M. White (B. S. Ag. ('oll., Iows), Des Moines. 1879. Henry J. App, Felin'e Grove, PB.
Frank F. Brown, Des Moines.
Stephen S. Bonbright, Dee Moines.
Thomae D. Cobbey, Vinton, Iowa.
Fred W. Craig, Des Moines.
Chae. E. Cragin, Colfax.
A. G. Field, M. D., Dee Molnes.
Joseph C. Finch, Des Molnee. Weeton A. Goodepeed, Lexington, Iows.
William A. Heleell (B. S. Ag. Coll., Iowa), Ceder Rapide, Iowe.
Michael Holland, Princeton, Ill.
Richard F. Jordan (B. S. Ag. Coll., Iowa), Amee, Iowa.
Orlenda C. Kent, Bryan, Iowa. John W. McCormick, Topeks, Kaneae.
D. C. Martin (A. B. Harvard Coll.), Dee Molnes.
Chae. W. Stewart, Indianola, Iowa.
Andrew D. Storrs, Springville, Iowa.
Wallace L. Turner, Dee Molnee. .
Frank M. Van Pelt, Des Moines.
Samuel A. Welle, Sterling, Ill.
A. Herman F. Ziegler, Felin'e Grove, PB.
HONORARY DEGREES CONFERRED BY THE COLLEGE.
D. D. on Rev. C. R. Pomeroy, M. A., President of the Kanese State Normal School, Emporia.
D. D. on Rev. U. P. Golliday, M. D., Mt. Ayr. M. A. on S. G. A. Reed, M. D., Algons.
M. A. on (. W. Davis, M. A., M. D., Indienola.
M. A. on Rev. F. M. Chaffee, Illinois
M. A. on W. R. Nugent, M. D., Oekalooes. M. S. on G. W. Seevers, LL. B., Indianols.
M. S. on Mre. Lou Seevere, M. L. A., Indisnola.
M. S. on A. B. Smith, M. D., Winterset.
LL. D. on Hon. Chee. C. Nouree, LL. B., Des Moines.
NEWSPAPERS.
It is generally considered that there is no education which surpasses in practical benefit the newspaper which visits the home, and dealing withı home matters, home interests and local surroundings, appeals to the in- tellect and the pride of the family by making its readers acquainted with that which immediately surrounds them. The influence of the local news- paper is generally underrated. Its treatment of great questions may be weak, but its appeals in behalf of its county or city seldom fall unheeded, or are cast aside as useless. It is gratifying that we can enter upon the history of newspapers in this county, after a careful examination of them at every period in the history of the county since they were established, and see the good they have done, and find that they have been so strong and influential as they have. Other counties have had a larger number of papers, but there has been no time in its history, in Warren county, but its newspapers have compared most favorably with the best which sur-
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rounded them in other counties of greater population and pretentions. They have been found always on the right side of the great questions which affect the morals of a community: temperance, Sunday-schools, schools, and the higher education, and with every movement looking to progress.
The first paper published in Warren county was issned in Indianola, on the 24th day of Angust, 1855, by Mr. John W. Murphy, of Oskaloosa. Mr. Murphy had been connected with the Herald at Oskaloosa, as a printer, and branched out for himself in the publication of a newspaper. The paper was called the Republican, and the salutatory was written in Oska- loosa, by Mr. John R. Needham of the Herald. The office was over the store now occupied by Hughes Brothers as a grocery. The paper was Re- publican in politics, but Mr. Murphy gave it a Know Nothing cast, as he was a member of that order, and the new party was then only in the swaddling bands of extreme infancy.
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