The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-11-03
SPOOKS And WITCHES
Hallow Fen Fittingly Celebrated in
Various Ways.

were closely watched by a
large force Of special officers, and
while there were a number Of depre-
dations committed, the amount of loss
is small in comparison to what it has
been in years past, In some cases
private officers were employed to
guard premises during the night. So
cially the city was alive with parties
and doings of n sort or another.
oskaloosa College Party.
The Oskaloosa college students en-
gagged in a sort of a travelling party.
A company of young lady students
gathered at the college and clad in
ghostly raiment went to homes of the
gentlemen escorts, who had been pro
yiously selected by lot. The gentle
men were supposed to guess who was
their companion by the time a certain
place was reached, or pay forfeit. An
unheard of thing occurred. The girls
dressed in sheet and pillow case COW
ering would not talk. They never
said a word, and how could the poor
boys tell who they were with. Most
all of the boys guessed wrong, ex-
cepting n or two, and the charge is
made against these that the thing was
tipped off or they would not have
been wise enough to do it. Sand
wiches and coffee were served at one
home, and other refreshments at this
and that home about the, city until
the girls had the boys about trotted
to death. The affair was pleasant
and enjoyable in every way.
The X. of p. Party.
The hard times party given by the
Knights of Pythias at Castle Hall was
largely attended and was a most hap
py affair in every way. The hall and
club rooms were beautifully decorat-
ed with autumn leaves and jack-o'-
lanterns. The HawKeye orchestra
looked like it had just blown in out OF
a brush heap and caught the spirit or
the occasion in an appropriate man
ner. Some Of the costumes were
unique, some ridiculous and some de-
cidedly Weary Willie" George
True vas awarded the prize of a SOU
u # PlpS " bSl16 IuC DSoI SNSl.
Pumpkin pie,doughnuts and other reg
ulation Halloween refreshments were
served, and if everybody did not have
a good time it was his or her own
fault.
Penn College Students.
A company Of about thirty of the
students of Penn college chartered a
street car and had a fine time about
the city. They landed at the Thorn
burg home, southeast of the city,
where a regular old time pumpkin par
ty was INDUCED in for a number OF
hours.
Home Parties.
A company of Penn college students
enjoyed the hospitality of the John p.
Hiatt home on North Third street.
A company of the Pfeifer-Belmon
lady clerks spent the evening in a
very pleasant way at the home of Mrs.
Dade Hamen.
The Baldauf employees made up a
number of theatre parties and spent
the evening in an enjoyable way at
the Masonic opera house.
Miss Winnie Bomar was at home to
a number of friends in an informal
way at her residence, corner Third
street and A avenue. A pleasant ev-
ening was passed.
A number of friends dropped in up
~ A 1ion Dr1rpcflA ID 3hA W., D,,rr
side home southeast of the city and
were entertained in an informal way
during the evening.
A company OF the teachers of the
Oskaloosa schools were entertained
at the apartments of one of the num-
Der at the William Bailey residence
on North Third street.
Fred Preston entertained a compa-
ny of friends all Unexpectedly just as
he was preparing to go to the dance.
"Alls well that ends WE'LL" however,
and Fred wasn't much late after all.
Ask MIN. air.
The D Junior class of the high
school were entertained at the Brad
ley home in Burnsides addition last
evening. This was a genuine Hallow-
cen party and a Jolly good time wag
had by all.
Catharine and Edith Coats enter
tanned a number of their young
friends at a genuine Halloween party.
The evening was enjoyed to the full
est extent and the young people went
home happy.
Miss Grace Pierson, of Denver, en-
tertained atsnall company of friends
at the home of her grandfather, DR..
]. M. True, on South Market street.
Refreshments were served. games In.
dulged in and a very pleasant evening
acknowledged by all.
A party of young people gathered
at the Chas. Strohmeier home on Sec.
ond avenue east for a masque party
and had a most enjoyable time. Some
Of the elders even a to grow Young