The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-04-04
Rose Hill

John Casford spent several days in
Keota recently.
j. H. Augustine, OF Washington,
was in the Hill last week on business.
Fletcher Bumps little boy, Mervin,
has been quite sick for several days,
but is better.
John Dunbars little daughter has
been quite sick; but is better.
Doss Billick goes to Chicago this
Wednesday evening to accept posi-
ton with Marshall Field & 90.
Henry Kriser, wife and daughter
have been at Frank Carls helping to
care for Michael Kriser, who has been
very sick. He is better now.
Mrs. Alice B. Smith and three little
children left Tuesday evening for an
extended visit with relatives in STRAIT
ton, Neb.
We had large delegation from In
dianapolis with US Tuesday and Wed.
nesday attending two law suits
brought here by parties from that
town. o. @. G. Phillips representing
one side and Q. M. Brown, of Sig
Quincy, the other.
We had pleasant call on Tuesday
from @. @. Drake son of ii. H Drake,
who committed suicide in Monroe
Twp. some time ago. He came from
Sank Center, Mimi, to look after
business connected with the estate.
He is a pleasant gentleman to meet,
The regular bi-monthly social of the
Epworth Leage wiz be held at the
home of Mrs. E. j. Warden on Fri
day evening, April 5, commencing at
1880. Judging from the program it
will certainly be fine entertainment,
and no Lacquer should miss it.
The 1. w. U. meetings will be held
for three days on the Rose Hill cir
cult with two meetings each day.
There will be at least four preachers
at each meeting. Rose Hill, Indian
apolis and Wymore will be visited.
Get ready and don't fail to find out
the date.
Next Sunday will be Rev. A. Pear
sons regular appointment at the
Christian church, and as the bad
roads have caused us to postpone our
Missionary collection until this time,
we desire all to, come prepared both
in mind and purse, to make good
liberal offering for our foreign.
The members of Tom Conner Post
G. A. 4. and other friends had din
ner for Robt. Doak, on Monday last,
reminding him of his 63rd birthday.
After dinner Commander Ed Jones
brought in fine rocking chair for
him to rest in during his declining
years. Something that Comrade
Doak will ever feel thankful to the
members of the Post for.
OBITUARY.
Linzy d. Wright was born at Rus
sellville, Ind Nov. 1, 1910, and died
at Rose Hill, Iowa, March %, 1901,
aged so years, 4 months and 80 days.
He was married to Margaret r. Mus
grove, Dec. Il, 1872. To them were
born seven children. Two daughters
died in infancy and one son in young
manhood in 1897. Two sons and one
daughter, all residing at home and
his wife remain to mourn their loss.
He was never so very strong having
been afflicted with asthma, yet he was
not easily discouraged He had been
ailing all winter but on Sunday, March
"a, hs had a severe attack and was
confined to the house. On Wednes-
day he became unconscious and the
doctor declared his end to be near
Heregained consciousness and linger-
ed until Friday morning about o.
clock, when he passed away. He was
converted in early childhood, and had
always expressed a desire to SO live
that when gone it might be truthfully
said that he had lived an honest life,
which we believe he did. At the time
of his death he was a member of the
Rose Hill NJ. E. church. The funeral
service was held in the M. E church
Saturday, March 80, at p. m. Rev.
A. W. McBlain preached by request,
the funeral sermon from his farewell
advice given to his family, For ye
know not what shall be on the NOR
row." The 1. o. o. F. had charge of
the service.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors, and especially the /. o. o.
F. members for their kindness in our
sickness and bereavement.
Mrs. Maggie Wright and Family.