The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-11-18
CHARTER OAK ITEMS.

Mrs. Almon of Platte, Neb., and
Mrs. Conant of Springfield, ILL.,, two
sisters of Mr.. Henry Robb visited in
Charter Oak last week. The visit
was surprise and altogether very
agreeble one because the brother and
sisters had not seen each other for
years.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church gave a farewell reception to
Mrs. L. E. Goodwin on Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas.
Robertson. After dainty refresh
ments were served Mrs. Geo. E.
Jones on behalf of the society pre-
sented Mrs. Goodwin with beauti-
full cut glass bowl. Miss Ethel
Sturges sang touching little good
bye song, the words of which were
composed for the occasion. Her
friends regret to see one who has
been so faithful and willing in every
way leave them.
Mrs. Victor Larson and three chill
dren left for their home in Letcher.
S. D.. last Wednesday.
Monday evening the friends of Miss
Josie French gave her pre-nuptial
granite shower. About thirty guests
were present and her future kitchen
is very nearly furnished. A very
nice luncheon was served later in the
evening. The evening was passed
in games and music and all wish
their hostess very happy future.
Wednesday evening the immediate
friends and the Epworth League sur
prised Miss Ethel Sturges by gather
ing at her home. She will go to
school at Vermilllon, S. D., later.
Quite number were present and q
delicious little collation. made al
happy. especially the boys. Music
vocal and instrumental. and games
made the evening pass too quickly.
Miss Ethel Sturges took the trair
west Saturday afternoon. She is ex
pecuing to further her musical worl
at Vermillion. S. D.. University
Miss Ethel has fine voice and il
about to take work preparatory tt
teaching.
A peculiar coincidence occurred Fri
day evening when the friends of Ethe
Sturges gave her a handkerchie.
shower. The event was held on the
18th day of the month on Friday ane
there were 10 guests present. A
trio of unlucky events. Candies Of
various kinds were made and all got
real sticky over it notwithstanding ii
was a shower. Many beautiful
handkerchiefs were received. All
say they had happy evening anc
regret to see their friend go hence
from their midst.
Gusta Wyckoff fell on Thursday last
and broke her rib and hurt her elbow
badly. She is at present getting
around nicely and as this is her 3re
accident we hope she will consider
the 3rd time the charm and refrain
from more.
The second number of the lecture
course held Saturday evening was very
fine. Mr.. Crowler impersonatee
Sam Jones in his preaching will
great effect. Sunday evening Mr.
Crowler spoke at the M. E. church tt
a crowded house which bespoke Chart
er Oaks appreciation of his effort.
Miss Ava Stackhouse went HON,
Saturday evening to spend Sunday
with her parents at Bayard, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Wickwire art
the proud parents of a fine little cir
which came Saturday, Nov. Ia, t.
gladden. their home.
Mr.. Phil Pyles. the promoter of tn,
Woodward sale left Tuesday morning
for new fields in the west.
Saturday, Nov. 81. the Rel ekah'
will give an entertainment and ;
feast called the "Feast of all Ma
tions.'' Be sure and come.
Miss Garnet Vollertsen was /:
Schleswig visitor last week, where
she is organizing music class.
Mrs. H. Lorentzen of Denison made
her mother, Mrs. Fiene, a visit the
A bunch of the Charter Oakites
attended the dance at Ute Friday
evening. There was dance at