Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1889-06-10
O.IKLANp ITEMS

Andrew ]. Gross has, and ia, putting in
farm
Mr. II. T. Greene has completed very
neat job ol painting upon the family residence
u Z. q Young on OAK street.
Miss Mettie Rapp and Miss Eva Taylor Of
I;oseburg have hecn visiting with Miss Mary
Thomas IN Oakland this week.
Nh r. +. Dmmick made a visit TO the
parental holne on last Tuesday. Says he en-
loyed the tip very much indeed.
There is TO l.e seen at the Drug store, Oak
land sample of orchard grass grown by
Uncle Harry Pinkston, which measures seven
feet and eight inches in length.
Hon G.. A. Taylor and vile were the
guests OF George Hall during part OF last
week. II is no small privilege 10 enjoy the
hospitality Of this superb country home.
Mr.. J. c. Baird has about finished the in
terror of his new family residence on his farm
recently purchased from James Richards.
This fizes the permanent residence Of an eS-
cellent family in our community.
The festival given by the ladies of the
Christian church last week, was a very graft
lying success. a very large crowd was pres
ent, partaking freely OF the good things as
prepared By these enterprising ladies.
Willie Vail has just put the finishing
touches upon Z. H. Pinkston's residence on
Locust street, this repaintIng improving very
much the appearance Of the place. Willie IS
skillful mechanic for his experience.
The Perrin brothers are now guests of Mr..
Woolsey. These gentlemen are from Onawa,
Iowa, Mr.. Wooiseys former home. They
are looking for homes here and are SO far per
fectly delighted with this country. We are
glad 10 welcome such men to our midst.
A team belonging TO Mr.. D. ]. Hirstine,
took lively spin around town one day last
week, resulting very much in favor of the
wagon. maker and blacksmith 1t is wise
idea to Tie team of horses when having to
leave them, no difference how tTusty they
1nay appear to be.
Rev. Mr. MarcelIus preached very inter.
esling sermon in the Methodist church on last
Sabbath to large and appreciative congrega-
tion, after which the Sacrament Of the Lords
Supper was administered. Rev. Mr.. Smlck
who was expected 10 be present at this ser
vice, failed II appear, for what reason We
cannot say las many friends would have
e,,eeted him cordially.
Chas. NJ. Hall and family lett Oakland on
last Tuesday morning for Salem where they
will visit relatives for few days, and then
continue their journey to some part OF w. I.
7here Charlie will engage IN business. We
wish this family much real prosperity.
Charlie Hall has been in business in Oak.
land for many years, and IN the business rela-
lions Of life, every one will say with US that
he is the soul Of honor, truth and veracity.
A few evenings previous to their leaving,
Miss Hay with her school Of little folks, gave
Miss Carrie and Master Willie Hall very
pleasant surprise party at their late home. Not
withstanding the feeling of sadness that took
possession Of every little heart present. where
thinking of the final good bye TO those two
most genial schoolmates. The evening wa;
passed very pleasantly by such amusements
as had been arranged for the occasion by thei
teacher Miss Hay, than whom but few know
so well how TO arrange an entertainment tol
the little people. These two bright llttl'
faces will be sldly missed, not only BY
their class and schoolmates, but by the Older
people as well.