The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-26
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Mr.. r. Dielman spent Sunday with
mis- family in Pella., - .,''
Mr.. VIM. weece s~ent Sunday with
his family in Ottumwa.
"A. N. Jones. of Des Moines, was in
town this week on business.
The pay roll at the mines was by
this year.
Chas. Saylor and John 1t. Clair NOV
cd their families from Bolton to Oil
vet last week.
Miss Mary Roller reports an at
tendance of 81 in her school this week
which is an enlargement. - So r
Mrs. Denny Robinson from north
of town, made us a pleasant CAL last
woek. for the latcn string at the R.
Williams home is always out for her.
Mrs. ]. E. Mcdowell, the superin,
tendent says that the Sunday school
attendance is gaining now that the
farmers are not SO busy as they We're
few weeks ago.
The board Of supervisors sent a
force OF men here TO repair the ROADS
last week and they put in some need,
ed culyerts, one being of steel. 1he
road west of town is now in good
condition. ...rt. .a.
Herman Reitveld was looking for
more coal land to the south and west
of the present mine, as the vein that
is being opened in that direction is
1-3 feet high now and gaining the
farther in they go.
Mrs. John Cole, from west of town,
called at the r. Williams home Satur-
day. She has been an invalid for
some time and her many friends will
be glad to know that Ler usual health
has been restored.
Chas. Mccall and a force Of men
from Oskaloosa last week set mp some
fine monuments in the cemetery here
that far surpasses anything in beauty
and workmanship that has previously
been in this place. liza. .s.,- ......f
Farmers that have to buy corn say
that fifty cents a bushel at this time
of year is too high, but those who
, have it to sell are we'll satisfied. Some
will feed ground -eed rather than pay
such high prices for corn.
B. F. Burnett, the candy man from
Oskaloosa, was in town last week do
at Aunt Martha Tnompson's he Sc
cured some fine chickens for his
Thanksgiving dinner, which he took
home with him.
Mrs r. Williams received pleasant
call from Mr. and Mrs. r. Redman,
Of Oskaloosa, last week and the writer
is sorry that he could not be at home
to help entertain them and we extend
an invitation to come again, for they
are well known here and their many
friends are always glad to see them.
Herman Reityeld, OF Pella, was in
town last week aud traded land in
Nebraska for the store building and
dwelling Of J. S. Oldham. Mr.. Old
ham then leased the buildings for onel
year with the option of two more.
we are Sidu lH1l ne ID " IcLldIu HeiSI
as he is very courteous and honest
merchant.
The miners at their last meeting
agreed to repair the township build. |
ing in which they hold their meet
ings and to put up storm windows.
They are thankful for the use of the
building aud will take good care of it.
oIivet was well represented in os-
kaloosa last Saturday as il was pay
day.
] wish the many members OF the
Herald family a happy Thanksgiving
and while they are sitting around the
well-laden tables ! hope all viii re-
member to return thanks to the GiyerI
OF all good We are living in land
Of plenty and prosperity and we should
show our appreciation of the wonder
Tul goodness that is extended TO every
one OF as.
The coal company last week put up
q coal chute and reduced their entries
rom twenty to eight feet wide and