Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
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OSKALOOSA NOTES.
Special Correspondence to 1oua State Bystan,

Special Correspondence to Ioacd State ByStdader
Mrs Rice, of Gilman, was among
Oskaloosa people jubilee day.
Peter Ringo of Montezunla, attended
the barbecue Aug. 25.
Frank Walker, now of Sigourney,
but one of Oskaloosa's old citizens, was
shaking hands with friends last week.
Geo. Carter of Newton, was two
days visitor in this city last week. He
seemed well pleased with his trip.
The basket social at the A. M. d.
church last Wednesday was great
success. There was plenty of enjoy
ment for all The baskets come high,
but the boys must have them.
A letter from Lee Ford and Charles
Wilson, who, a few weeks ago, started
on the road with DR.. Dant, states that
they are meeting with good success.
Oskaioosa people are proud of those
words, for she always likes to see her
boys get to the front.
VIM. Chism, of What Cheer, made a
flying trip to this city last week. He
says he will be back to attend the fair.
Jubilee day was fairly wellattended.
A good, lengthy program was rendered
and everything went off nicely and
quietly The roasted beef was highly
enjoyed by all who feasted. The pro-
gram at the hall at night was greatly
appreciated. several good speakers be-
ing present. A little social followed
the speaking and everyone seemed to
have delightful time. The proceeds
are to go to the A. M. e. Church, and
we think they will realize nice little
sum.
Miss Matte Shackelford attended the
box social and jubilee and returned to
Knoxville Saturday. After visiting
there few days longer she will return
to her home at Sharpsburg, Iowa.
Mys. Addie Martin, of Dubuque, ar
rived in this city last week. She is at
the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Thos.
Martin, who has been i'll for long
time
Mrs. C. G. Lee was on the sick list
the fore part of this week. but for
tunately She is up and around now.
Geo. E. Taylor and Miss Cora Buck
ner We're quietly united last Saturday,
at the A. M. e. parsonage, Rev p. T.
Taylor officiating. George is editor OF
the Solicitor, and is one Of Oskaloosa' S
most popular colored gentlemen. Miss
Cora is one of Osl<aloosa's fairest and
best educated young ladies' and always
makes friends wherever she goes. May
their lives be long and happy and
crowned with abundant success.
1t is reported that A. d. Corbin, has
eloped with Miss Cora Buckner, Jack
Bucllners daughter) aged II. Corbin
is almost three times that age. Mr.
Buckner had ordered Corbin from his
house several times and the last time
drove him away with a club. 1t is
supposed that Corbin had given che
girl lot of 'ssoftH talk and she being
young was led astray. 1t is said that
that is the way he got his second wife,
who left him about month ago, and
goodness knows how he got his first
one Oskaloosa people are very much
stirred up over his actions Dispatches
have been sent in different directions,
and if caught the public sentiment is
that a necktie of rope would be hand
some present to such a man.
Mr.. alexander, of Chicago arrived
in the city last week with the inten-
ton of starting social club among
the young colored men of this city.
He is a hustler and the boys are taking
hold of it finely.
Frank Harms is again back in Oska-
loosa and has taken the foremanship
of The Solicitor printing office. Frank
is fine young man and we are glad to
have him take part again in our little
circle.
Frank Allen left for Canton. Mo-,
Tuesday evening, owing to the illness
of his father, VIM. Allen. Miss Lizzie
Beashers, his cousin, accompanied him
Mrs. Albert Jones spent two days
s sting in Abba last week
!. IS Mamie York is filling the
vacancy at the colored restaurant
during Lizzie Beashers absence.
Miss Josie Lewis, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Colon, with her
mother, who has been i'll for few
days.
Black & Hall are meeting with
great success in the new barber shop.
They are both excellent BARRIERS and
deserve large patronage.