The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-04-22
A NOTED IMPROVEMENT
The Entrance to Forest Cemetery
One, Of Most Beautiful Anywhere.


owners and members of the organiza-
ton. A new entrance of magnificent
appearance. and massive proportions
has been erected at the north end of
Ninth street This entrance is now
practically nfiished and is thing of
imposing beauty, built of huge blocks
of grey Barre granite, in the form of a
wall across the Ninth street approach
TO the cemetery. There is a wide GEN.
trail entrance for vehicles, the main en-
trance, outlined by two great granite
blocks at either side, capped with
carvings bearing the name words For
est" on the west; side. and Cemetery"
on the east pillar. Two side entrances
in line with the side walks are at eth.
err side. The wall is built into the
southwest corner of McAuley Chapel,
making the wall part of the chapel
The granite work extends q distance
beyond the west foot entrance and
will here be Joined by substantial met
al fence OF ornamental design along
the entire south side of the property.
Material for the entrance work was
furnished by the Mccall, Granite
Works OF Oskaloosa ON contract bid
and the material furnished is of fault.
less character. and is a monument to
the efficiency of this house The work
of building the entrance was accom-
.plished under the direction Of John M.
Price, whose ability as stone mason
Is beyond question. Some of the
granite blocks exceeded, FIVE tons in
weight and the handling of these pom
derous blocks was something of a
problem -. ~ '.ta.
Inside the entrance will be paved
way extending distance of seventy
feet or more to the west of the McAu-
ley chapel, and in front of Forest Alb
hey, which stands north and west of
the entrance. e..
Contract for the paving has not been
awarded but the association is hopeful
Of having the work completed in de!
tail and ready for Decoration day.
The improvement represents the ex-
penditure. of a considerable sum of
money and the association is to be
congratulated upon the excellent judg-
ment and the enterprise shown in the
work. ,:,..'.... .. .'...
w. r. Lacey, president of the asso-
extensive trip through the south and
eastern states. He visited a number
of cemeteries noted for beauty and
improvements and managed in the
most approved way by approved sys
tenn. Mr. Lacey does not hesitate to
pronounce the new entrance of our
Forest Cemetery superior to any he
saw. on, his. trip, Many of the GENE
lefies. he saw. have: adopted the mas
siYe stone work idea at the entrance
He says the work OF Forest Cemetery
is more beautiful and slightly than that
OF any place he visited
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improvements and repairs that have
recently been in order at the dorma.
tories of the Y. NJ. c. A. are now about
completed. The ladies of the AuxiJ
liary, in their spring house cleaning
took advantage of the general upheav.
al and have made thorough work OF
the job. The walls or the rooms and
halls have been newly tinted, the wood
work thoroughly celaned. the rugs and
art squares. sent to the carpet clean
ers. new tub is being put in the bath
room and the wash room and toilets
are being oyerhamled and repaired
New roller shades are to be placed al
the windows and new sash curtains
installed. Linoleum Is being laid in
the bath and wash rooms and the walls
painted so that they can be washed
After all OF this is nifished new rub
Der mating is to be laid in the halls
and new treads placed on the stairs
The painters and decorators are now
at work on. the second floor and will
probably go through the entire build
ing before they get done. = ''' ~
tt.tftt Re-
| The Purity Drug Co, in the Nugent
building at the corner OF High Avenue
East and North First street, have. re.
Gently placed, prism, light sashes. in
their show windows, and the plate
glass was taken out and reset in small.
er size -. ~, .....'.... -,
The city sidewalks and cross walks
at various points throughout the city
have been taken up and relaid. This
has been necessary at some points on
account, of the action of the frost and
the walks being old, have dropped
own and formed a dangerous place.
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At the Lamberson-Hunt garage on
High Avenue east, a new air pump of
modern design, has BEEN placed at the
curb on North Second street. and a
brand new and up-to-date self measur.
ing gasoline tank and pump have been
placed in front on High Avenue. Other
changes and repairs are in prospect.
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1 ]. b. Doll, of s113 High Avenue West
Is among the first to get the screen
doors up. at the, entrance to his, res
taurant. He has great dislike for
flies, and wants In his place only those
who pay for their meals. So now the
vestibule is screened.
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Stores are putting up new awnings
and Offices are also placing them over
the windows In readiness for the heat
of the summer months.
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After their recent experience with
fire, the d. & w. Tea Company are
passing through with general clean
ing up and remodeling. The walls
and calling GRO haing radacoratad fha