The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-05-27
'LYNNV|LLE LOCALS
MRS. HADsELL VICTIM OF AP-
PENDICITIS. LYNNVILLE is ON
MAP OF NEW ROAD FROM MUS
CATINE TO DIES MONIES.
Lynnvelle Star, May 2OD

Mrs. Verne Hadsell who has been
suffering with a knee injured by
fall last winter is having more than
her share of Affections it seems. On
Monday of this week she was taken
with appendicitis. At first it was
thought an operation would not be
necessary but she was taken worse
Tuesday about noon, and DR.. Clark
of Oskalooso was called and an OPP
Grafton decided on.
Lynnville is on the map of the pro-
posed new auto route from Muscatinp
to Des Moines, via MonteZuma. Our
city boosters should look carefully to
this and see that we belong 10 this
proposed new travel route. The fact
that these roads are a help to any
community, and serve to increase the
better condition of the roads, should
awaken interest in an enterprise of
| this character.
Mrs. Geo. Chambers had a narrow
escape last Friday when her oil stove
sprung a leak AMI exploded, throw
ing oil over her clothing, which was
soon ablaZe, with the assistance OF
her daughter.inlaw she threw the
stove out of doors and heroicly put
out the fire on her clothing; her
hands were burned somewhat, but
fortunately no serious damage was
done.
AS announced, the first band con
cert of the season was given last
Saturday night, and, as was expected
was no disappointment to the people.
The leader, Mr.. Stewart, gave evi.
dence of his thorough knowledge of
the work, and the boys, that their
ability has not decreased in the
least
Mrs. L. w. Alice has been having
a serious time with her left hand. A
! few years ago she ran q needle in her
hand, head first. 1t has given her
more or less trouble at times since
! then, and the past week the hand was
swollen considerably and gave her
much pain but Is improving now.
The sale of the properties of the
late Robert Swan occurred last Sat
urday afternoon. The property oc
cupied by Jno, Lawrence was sold to
DR.. A. N Quire for $685.: the ones
Northcut were sold to w. X. Swan
lOl 9ioUuU anu 3l,6uO IbSpeCIlN6ly.
Mr. and Mrs. A. e. Farrand who
reside on South Fifth avenue east
arc rejoicing most merrily today over
the advent of their baby boy-theil
first born-who arrived at an early
hour this morning. He has been nam
ed William Eli Farrand.
The embroidery club enjoyed &
pleasant afternoon with Mrs. c. o
Macy last Thursday visiting and do
ing fancy work, Dainty refreshment;
of lettuce sandwiches, Strawberries
cake and coffee were served.
Rev. II. G.. MilliCe and wife of Rose
Hin, visited in the Star household &
few days this week, the former pas
tor having the pleasure of greeting
Iold Pensioners when he preached al
the Methodist church Tuesday even
ing.
The w c. T. U. had two most en-
jOyable meetings last Friday having
with them Mrs. Ella NJ. Hill; pre3i
dent of the Sth District of the w. c
IT. u, and Miss Bertha Bowers, edit
or, lecturer and organizer
Mrs. A. NJ. Armstrong came home
Monday from a visit with her sisteI
in OskalOosa and "Beefs" smile il
broader than ever. He said he didnt
send for her, but he was mighty GLAD
she was home.
The Fourth Quarterly meeting fol
the Lynnville charge of the Methodist
Episcopal church will be held Satur
day and Sunday, May 20 and 80.