The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-31
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES


BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES.
Observation-Disclosures, at 3
o'clock p. M, Wednesday, Dec. 2S'
1903, at the residence Of the ofhciat-
ing minister, Rev. ]. w. Somerville,
Miss Gertrude r. Cubit to Mr.. T. l..
Belzer, both of Givin. Best wishes
from many friends.
BENNETT-PRICE.- Married, by
the Rev. J. w. Somerville, at his resi-
dence, Wednesday, Dec. %, 1903, at
$3.50 o'clock p. m, Harry Bennett and
Elizabeth Price, of Pekay Friends
extend congratulations.
ER-SHOTWELL- Married,
at the home of the brides sister Mrs.
N. H. Parker, in this city, on Christ
mas Eve at $3.50 o'clock, Mrs. Minnie
Shotwell and Mr.. Frank c. Parker,
Rev. A. NJ. Duboc officiating.
The wedding was quiet home af-
fair, there being but a few relatives
and friends of the family present.
An elaborate supper was served, the
table decorations being pink and
white carnations and hyacinths. Mrs.
Shotwell was one of Oskaloosa's pop
ular dressmakers and Mr.. Parker is
an Oskaloosa railroad man. Mrs. N.
H. Parker, in whose home the we'd
ding took place, is sister Of Mrs.
ShotwelI. Their many friends will
wish these good people the best Of
life's blessings.
JENKTNS.-Died, at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. P. ]. Ellsworth, at
Sis o'clock a. m, Friday morning,
Dec. 25, 1908, of dropsy and heart
trouble, Jesse H. Jenkins, aged S3
years lacking two days.
The funeral was held Saturday af-
ternoon at one-thrrty o'clock p. m,
from the Ellsworth residence. The
old gentleman has been i'll during
number of months and his passing
away has been anticipated number
Of weeks. Everything that medical
science and skill could do to relieve
his suffering and proIong his life was
brought to his assistance, but the end
could be delayed but a short time at
most. The deceased was born Dec.
27,1823, and came to iowa in 1916. He
settled in Mahaska county near the
Walker school, and he was one of the
sturdy pioneers of the early day. He
toiled and sacrificed and the years
brought their reward. He has lived
his life well and has not been without
a portion of the better things Of the
world. He was a we'll known man in
the county and the city and the news
of his passing away will be received
with regret by host of those who
have known the old gentleman.
Observation-Disclosures, at IL
o'clock Thursday morning, December
"a, 1903, Mr.. Pete r. McCosh, Of o.
kaloosa, and Miss Grace Moody, Of
Leighton, Rev. Lochs, of the Meth
odist church of Leighton, officiating.
The happy event was witnessed by
a small company of relatives and i'm
mediate friends. The home was pref
tily decorated for the event and hap
piest atmosphere surrounded the &C.
casion. A sumptuous dinner was
served at the home, following the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. McCosh de-
parted this afternoon for Chicago,
where they win be guests during a
honeymoon visit with friends and rel
atives Of Mr.. McCosh. They will be
absent on the trip about ten days,
after which they return to their per-
manent residence in Oskaloosa. The
bride is most estimable young lady
and is quite we'll known in the coun.
ty. She is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Moody, old residents of the
county, and was born at Leighton.
pete" McCosh is a popular young
business man Of Oskaloosa where he
is favorably known. He served on
the Iowa Central road a number OF
years in the train operating depart
ment and left the service to enter
business for himself in the city OF
Oskaloosa. He now has livery bus.
mess located on First avenue west
and is quite successful in its opera
ton. Both Mr.. and Mrs. McCosh are
well known in the city and the con.
gratulations that are extended from
all sides are seasoned with the well
wishes of hosts of friends.
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