The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-06-25
MADISON.

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Ter.
Oscar Blair, from near Evans, was
over fishing Saturday.
! Lebert Cruzen is at the Ernest Day
home for an indefinite stay.
Fishers are numerous; we don't
know with what success.
Ralph Cruzen and family spent Sun
day at Oscar Blair's, near Evans.
Mrs. Frank Waters, of the city,spent
day with her sister Ida last week.
C. w. Bailey and family we're visit
ing at the George Cruzen home this
week.
Mrs. Sarah Dilley, of North Mar
ket street, is out canning cherries and
visiting the children.
George Cruzen and wife drove to
Peoria Saturday to visit relatives, re-
turning Sunday evening.
Mrs. Kirk from east of the city,and
Mrs. Carrie Ferree were visiting at
Sam Cruzen's last week.
Misses Nellie and Verla Cruzen are
at home after spending a week with
relatives east of the city.
Mrs. Baxter has returned to her
home east of the city after spending
three weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Dilley.
Charles Dilley is much improved in
health and is helping his brother Ar
thur with his corn, as one of his
farm hands is not able to work.
Fred Coffin was again the victim of
excruciating pain last week. DIR. Jer-
rel was called L. Coffin and wife and
M. J, Cruzen and wife were out last
Friday.
Mrs. Ben Crusen returned to the
city Tuesday after spending several
days assisting her daughter in caring
for her husband, who is now conva-
descent.
There was no Sunday school or
preaching last Sabbath, as all the men
in the neighborhood were, at the fire
giving what assistance possible, an
account of which has been given in
the Herald, and it is unnecessary that
reiterate it. Friends extend sympa-
thy, and to verify it, number of our
men well equipped went to the scene
of action Monday and put forth their
best efforts at carpentering, with Isaac
Knight as foreman. BY shutdown
cook room 12xlS was completed and
the stove in place. Another proof
that "a friend in need is a friend in
deed" and is appreciated by all con-
cerned.
The writer takes pleasure In giving
the readers of the Herald an account
of very pleasant day at the Abe"
Bailey homo last Saturday Cards
were sent to relatives and friends re-
questing their presence at the celebra-
ton of the fiftieth anniversary of the
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bailey.
Among those from distance were Ell
mer Bailey, wife and son Silas, from
Valley Junction; George Campbell,
wife and daughter, from near New
Sharon; John Bradberry and wife,
from near Sedalia, Mo-; Mrs. George
Miller, of Wapanoketo, Ohio, who is a
cousin of Mrs. Bailey and Laban John
son, as their mother and Mrs. Millers
mother are sisters. The lady is also
a cousin of Lewis and Ben Cruzen of
the city, as her mother is sister of
their father, Harvey Cruzen (de-
ceaseO. Mrs:Mller was coming west
to visit her mothers people later in
the season, but decided to come ear
lier that she might be present at tho
Golden Wedding" celebration. Re-
membranes were received from those
present and were sent from the ex.
IRENE ends of the continent and are
still coming, and are highly appreciat,
ed by the recipients. The most unique
of all was a real live red pig. "A
| golden pig for a golden wedding"
weighing perhaps 40 or 80 lbs, given
by Wesley Shoemake and wife of
the city. The dinner was all the most
fastidious or ravenous appetites could
uShohh, anu Ndo oClNtu ny luC lWO
sons wives, assisted by willing hands,
as this was day the bride of fifty
years was not to serve, but, attired in
her white dress, to enjoy the day, sur
rounded by a number of associates and |
schoolmates of former years. Music |
both instrumental and vocal was one |
feature of the afternoon, Mrs. Byron |
Cruzen presiding at the instrument |
and Elmer Bailey on the clarionet.
The day was an ideal one, and will
be bright spot in the memories of |
those present. Friends who were not |
present join those who were, in wish
Ing for Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey many |
years to come of undisturbed felicity.
June 20. No Sidam.