The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-02-07
THE COUNTY NEWS.
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DR.. Cone Of Oskaloosa was bust
ness caller in town Tuesday.
WIN. Hartshorn of Beacon secured
work In the mines Wednesday
Albert Pierson of oliyet was bus
mess caller in town Thursday.
Mrs. William Cantz is confined t.
the Louse this week with sickness.
Mrs. A. Long and Mrs. Henry Jones
spent Thursday in oskaloosa shop
ping.
Miss Stella Davis of Evans was
pleasant caller in town on Sunday al
the w. w. Broniger home.
Miss Eta Hughes of Evans was a
pleasant caller in town Sunday, al
the home of Mrs. A. Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hummell and
children spent Sunday in Fremont
with relatives and old time friends.
Miss Maud Edwards of Beacon Wis,
tied her friend, Miss Charlotte VIII
son, this week, remaining over Sun,
day.
w. 7. Anderson of Union was a
pleasant caller in town Saturday. Mr..
Anderson informs us coal is selling
In Hardin county for $355 ton and
scarce at that.
The writer was wrongly informed
as to Mr.. E. Morgan being the new
bookkeeper, as Mr.. Morgan informs
us he Is only here temporarily, until
a bookkeeper can be secured.
R. H. Henderson of Waterloo was
in town Tuesday on business. Mr..
Henderson reports the mines running
full time and can't fill their orders,
owing to the severe change in the
weather.
John F. Reams addressed the min
ers at their regular meeting Wednes-
day on labor and interest to the I'M
ion. Mr.. Reams made an able adj
dress and was well received by the
members.
The Herald correspondent was glad
to meet F. o. True and j. P. Siebert
of the Hub while in town Monday, on
business. Both gentlemen are good
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bright side of life at all times.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mckinney OF
Huntsville, Mo-, visited in town this
week at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Burt Henderson. Mr.. McKin-
ney was so well impressed with Boil
ton and the work that he has decid-
ed to move here.
J. Blakely and ]. D. Johnson, two
farmers west of town, were in town
Friday soliciting funds to purchase
our mail carrier uniform to wear
while on the route. The gentlemen
were meeting with success. Mr..
Marsh is a faithful young man, max
ing his trip regularly. rain or shine'
and the above donation came as re-
ward of merit.
Frank Pierson had the misfortune
to lose the ends of two fingers while
at work in the mines last Saturday.
Mr.. Pierson was coupling up the
loaded cars for the driver when the
mule started, catching his hand with
the above result. Frank says: "Know
all men from these presents that from
this day henceforth there will be no
more cars coupled by me-"
The Big Four Club was entertained
at the commodious home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilson on Vine street
Thursday night. The evening was
spent with social games and music on
the piano by Miss Charlotte. Dur
ing the evening two course luncn
was served to the club. The. club
with a hearty response voted Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson a vote of thanks for
their hospitality,
l.. C: Bolton, general manager of
the mines, was in town Wednesday.
Mr.. Bolton informs US that while IN
lincoln, Neb., he secured a contract
for one hundred tons day for sum-
h1er trade and they expect to renew
their present contract with the Q. for
another hundred tons a day, and with
what local orders they get will have
a good summer trade. He found an
active coal trade while in Nebraska
and was highly complimented on the
grade of the Bolton coal.
VIM, Wilson, one of our most in
telligent and Industrious young men,
resigned his position in the mines
Wednesday to take up twelve
months combined business course in
the Capital City College at Des
Moines. His course will consist of
bookkeeping, shorthand and all gen.
eral Office work Mr.. Wilson has
worked here about fifteen months
and through industry and economy
has saved up enough money to take
the above course, which is highly
complimentary to the young man.
The writer and his many friends join
in congratulations in his efforts to
secure a business education.
The Herald correspondent received
Thursday the sad news of the death
Of his old time friend and neighbor,
David Morgan, who was buried at
Hynes on Wednesday, January %.
The deceased was one of the earliest
settlers in Evans, living next door
neighbor to the writer in '83. Several
years ago he moved to Hynes and liv-
ed there until the Supreme Ruler OF
the universe, who has no respect OF
persons, called him to his long home.
Mr.. Morgan was an industrious min
er and a good neighbor, one who took
special delight in the interest of his
family and friends, looking on the
bright side Of i'se and at all times