The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-11-01
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CHARTER OAK ITEMS.

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Charter Oak people were greatly sur
prised and saddened last Monday when
they received the news of the sudden
death of Mrs. G. A. Jacobsen. She
was true and faithful mother to her
eight sons and one daughter. They al
ways consulted her in even minor mat
tiers and her counsel can never be re-
placed. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen came
to Charter Oak in 1890 and have lived
here ever since. Mr. Jacobsen died
about four years ago. Besides her
nine children she is survived by a
brother, Hans Henrichsen, of Charter
Oak, and sister, Mrs. Sievers, of Los
Angeles. All but c. A. and l.. A., Of
her children were in Charter Oak at
the time of her death. The funeral
was held Friday in the Presbyterian
church. Interment was made in the
st. Paul's cemetery.
H. Mccain moved his family to the
home recently purchased of F. S. Pro-
basco. Mr.. Collins, who formerly lived
in the house, has rented property east
lof the Mccain residence.
Misses Ethel Sturges, Beulah Crone,
Ruth Hall and Vada kevan took the
examinations in Denison last week.
Misses Maylou Richards and Lucille
Armstrong went to Sioux City Wednes-
day afternoon to hear one of the fam
GUS opera singers.
Albert and August Jacobsen return
ed to their work in Sioux City after
having attended their mothers funer-
lal.
Miss Bertha Melchert returned to
her work in Omaha Wednesday morn
ling after a weeks visit in the F. c..
Mertz home Her sister, Miss Char
lotte, accompanied her as far as Ma
nilla returning in the afternoon.
G.. H. Stark was taken by surprise
Friday evening of last week, when
Mrs. Stark, together with the clerks
of the store and their families gath
cred at the Peoples store. 1t was
Mr.. Stark's birthday and the ladies OF
the company had prepared splendid
repast. A clearing was made in the
balcony and large table was spread
with the dainties. 1t was novel and
pleasant birthday party.
Miss Loretta Hefferman has accept
ed a position behind the counters of
the Peoples store, made vacant by the
resignation of Miss Leila Gregg.
Rev. A. Amstein went to MapletOn
Wednesday afternoon in response to
a message bidding him go to that city.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hart
wig, Wednesday morning, twin girls.
Mother and daughters doing nicely.
J. F. Dean enjoyed visit from his.
brother, c. j. Dean, and wife of Mis-
souri, Valley, over Sunday last week.
Will Mertz, a brother of F. c..
Mertz, came from Nebraska Monday
visit with his brother in Charter Oak.
He left this week for South Dakota,
where he is running a MILL
Thos. Hopper came from Vienna, S.
D., last week for visit with his Sis
ter, Mrs. Maggie Winans, who is very
low. He returned to his home Tues
day.
VIM. Baak returned to his home in
Dakota Tuesday after visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Baak.
Mrs. Mitchell Cayeneau enjoyed a
short visit from her mother who came
down from Mapleton Wednesday morn
ing.
The sophomores entertained the rest
of the high school, the faculty, board
and few friends to Halloween
party Friday evening. The occasion
was fancy dress party and a uniquely
served supper. The affair was the best
yet, and everyone enjoyed themselves
to the fullest. The company broke
up at late hour after pronouncing
the "Sophs" royal entertainers.
Mrs. S. Martin leaves the last of
this week for Manning. She has re-
signed her position as housekeeper
for DR.. Waterhouse. She will be great
ly missed in church and social affairs.
Miss Rosa Sothman and DR.. c. G.
Stocker were the lucky people from
Charter Oak to draw South Dakota
claims. They both expect to prove up
On them.
Miss Leila Gregg has accepted po-
sition as saleslady in a large store at
Kingsley. She will leave about the
18th of November. Mr.. and Mrs. Stark
gave her a farewell reception Tuesday
evening, which was largely attended.
All present had an enjoyable time.
Traders at the Peoples store will miss
her from the corps Of clerks.