The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-04-09

Rev, j. W, Somerville left this af-
ternoon for New Sharon and Lacey
where heiwill fill Rev. j. @. Willitts'
appointments. The latter will preach
in the Central Methodist church to-
morrow.
Miss Sophia Sickle, of Dubuque
who haslbeen visiting in the city at
the home of her sister, Mrs. T. J.
Maher, for the past few days, re-
turned to her home this morning via
the Iowa Central
Mrs. E. F. Fairchild Jr. who has
been visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Stumps has returned to her
home in Clinton Ia. She was accom-
panied by her sister Mrs. Stumps
who will visit for short time,
The Junior class of the High school
had a party at the home of Ray Du-
Doc, on North Market street, last
evening. The evening was spent
with games and otherfor of amuse-
ment and was greatly enjoyed by all
present. Light refreshments were
served.
The condition of o. R. Gaskill is
reported some better this morning.
Drs. Hugg and Hoffman remained
with him until two O'Clock this
morning and from all appearances
he was somewhat improved though
still in a very low state. He has
partially regained consciousn ess and
the paralysis of the tongue has dis
appeared SO that he is able to answer
questions put to him. His age is
against him but his friends have
hopes that he will recover.
Pierce Ratliff has been in New Shar-
on on business for several days past.
Chas. M. Porter, of the Porter Lum-
Der Co, went to Brighton Friday on
business.
Mrs. G. E. Kent went to New
Sharon this morning to spend the
day with friends.
Miss Grace stringfellow went to
Rose Hill last evening to spend.a few
days with her grand parents.
Mrs. Stella Dandy went to Evans
this morning to spend few days at
the home of Mrs. May Fuller.
A. G. McMannis departed yesterday
afternoon via the Rock Island for
Clarence, Mo-, to look up farm lands.
MissI Pearl Hiner, who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
to her home in Rose Hill this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. @ Reed and daugh-
ter Fawn, of Delta, spent yesterday
in the city visiting friends and trad
log.
Mrs. Linda Mahaffy went to New
ton this morning to attend the funeral
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Black
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 81. Williams left
last night for Marshalltown to attend
the funeral of their niece, Pearl Will
liams,
Mrs. Mayne Arnold departed this
morning via the Rock Island for Obi
cago to visit her son, Francis Arnold,
for a few days.
Miss Joy Schreckengast, of Wash
ington, is the guest of her friend,
Miss Margaret McCanpbell, for an
over Sunday visit.
DR.. w. 8. Windle, DIR. j. O. Bar
ringer and Miss Carrie e. Pickerell
were in Fremont on Friday attending
the Harkins inquest.
Miss Agnesl Portwood, who has
been visiting at the home Mrs. A. T.
Murphy for the past several days,
returned to her home in Muscatine
last evening via the Rock Island.
Ernest Starr, of Grinnell, spent Fri
day with friends and relatives in the
city. He is student of Iowa Wes-
leyan university, OF Mt. Pleasant,
and member of the college Glee
Club which has been touring the
state Mr.. Starr left this morning
for visit in Des Moines before re-
turning home.
Mrs. w. P. Johnson arrived In the
city last evening after an absence OF
several months from the city. Since
Mr.. Johnson returned to this city
from their California pilgrimage and
residence the lady has been visiting
among friends snd relatives in the
north and west. Mr.. Johnson went
to st. Paul to meet her. They were
accompanied home by their daughter