The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-02-28
THE COUNTY NEWS.
sPRINa cREEk.

Mrs. Strain of Des Moines visited at
the SAINT Graham home last week.
Sig Broerman nal valuaDle horse
to founder on corn last week The
horse is getting along very nicely
under the care of Dr. Parker
Mr.. E. Worth Colson of Oregon is
here visiting at the home of his IN
Gle, Lou Colson, and other relatives.
He. is the youngest son OF Jesse COL
son, formerly of Iowa.
The writer mad a touch of high
life last week, attending wedding
on Monday, reception on We,nes,
day, school basket dinner on Fri
day, AID Greater Oskaloosa Satur-
day
Mr.. William Whlteslie. one Of
Spring Creeks best citizens, died
since our last writing. He was a
kind neighbor and respected by all
who knew him. We extend sympathy
to the sorrowing ones.
Miss Helen Jordan closed very
successful term Of scnool at Buckeye
last Friday. The patrons attended
with well filed baskets and Il good
program was car'lel tut. +. was a
credit alike to teacher and pupils.
Grandpa Rice died Feb. 20, and
was buried Sunday in White Oak ceme-
terry. Mr. Rice was one of Mahas-
ka's pioneers and was a faithful
Christian to the last. The funeraI
was largely attended, Rev. Dugan of.
floating. We extend sympathy to
the bereaved ones. There we're no
services at Buckeye church Sunday
on account of Mr.. Rice's funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. White gave
reception at their hospitable nome
Wednesday afternoon, February 20,
in honor of A. Roe and family. There
we're about 60 members and honor
airy members of the Farmers Insti-
tute present. A short program was
carried out. Miss Ethel White and
Lillian Nelson very ably presided at
the piano. Gail Williams and Lucille
Willhoit each gave a good recital.
Mr.. w. Hull presented Mr.. and Mr.
Roe with a souvenir, large siIse1
plate, on behalf of those present, AMI
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe responded in an
appropriate manner. Refreshments
were served in very tasteful way.
A vote of thanks was extealel to
Mr.. and Mrs. White and family for
entertaining so grandly All joine
in singing God Be With You Till
We Meet Agaia," ana departed, hop.
ing the members OF the institute
would have many more such meet
ings, and wishing the Roe family
success in their new home. We are
sorry to lose all of these good PEG,
pie from our midst.
Following is the program rem Ter
ed by the Buckeye school February
%. Song, America" by school;
song, Lead Kindly Light" by school;
recitation, Thy Kingdom Come,
Mary Ferris; recitation, Thomas
Jones'" Harold Jewell; duet, BE as
Happy as You Can" Aida Morrow
and Senath Anderson; recitation, "a
Poem of Washington" Homer Towns;
dialogue, The School of Today
Zone act); recitation, "'Twas YOU"
Hazel Jewell; song, Jolly Boys" by
school; song, Tits Moonlight on the
Sea-" by school; Like george WASH
ington," Walter Campbell; reclta
ton, "A Little Boys Hatchet Story"
Frank Beach; dialogue, THAT Postal
Card" lin two acts); recitation,
George Washington" Ralph Beach;
Ratchet drill, Otis Morrow, Walter
Campbell, Frank Beach; recitation, "A
Brave Soldier" Howard Beach read
ing, John Jinkins' Sermon" Aida
Morrow; dialogue, slight Mistake, .
one act; recitation, Russell Bridges;
duet, MY Mothers Bible" Senatn
Anderson and Aida Morrow; panto-
mime, "Old Black joe; pantomime,
"Suaaee River; recitation, Red,
White and Blue" Henry Campbell;
I.recitation, My Neighbours Call" Ha.
eel Norris; recitation, Washington, .
George Craft; recitation, Henry Camp
bell; reading, Jimmie Browns Sis
ter's Wedding" Miss Jordan; song by
school, "Flow Gently, Sweet Alton;
song by school, "Bonny Flag" s.
The writer had the privilege of at
tending the Roe-Willhoit wedding at
the brides nome February IS, at 7
p. m. There were about so relatives
and friends present. The home was
beautifully decorated In red and
green and also cut flowers for the
occasion. Clara, Lucille and nellie
Willhoit received the guests in a very
graceful manner. Miss Adalyn Aug
Justine presided at the piano, while
Miss Josephine Augustine sang u
Promise Me-" Scarcely had the last
words died away when the bride and
groom entered and walked across
the room and stood under a beautiful
green arch with a large red bel
hanging over them. President Ros
enberger performed the marriage Ger
emony and then introduced Mr.. and
| Mrs Roe to the circle of friends