The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-08-02
THE HARVEST IS On
BEST CROPS or OATS I'M WEsr
MAHAskA AND CORN CLIMBING


Oliyet. July 27-lBy w. R)--In our
conversation with the men folks they
report getting along well with the
harvest. Gilbert Johnson said that he
had cut the best crop of oats that he
had ever had on his place. Corn is
climbing high. Henry Hackert re.
ported the same about their crop or
oats that were just cut. He also in
formed us his father received l5k per
pound for the car load of hogs he
recently took to Chicago.
In our conversation with J. A. Hen.
ry whom we are always glad to meet
said everything was lovely and was
doing well. Mr. Vanzantee west OF
town said that all, he HAD been doing
in the past four months was work,
and his tan face and hands Indicated
this. h
The Ladies Aid Socienty held their
monthly meeting at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. John Cole on Thursday west
of town. The younger ladies' consumed
the evening serving on the lawn while
the older ladies had fun control Oh
the parlor. The Herald man made
them call at p. m Just in time to
come in, on the lunch, which consist.
ed of cake, sweet pickles, tea, coffee
and later ice cream and cake was
served to the hearts content of all.
Just before eating their lunch the
society assembled in the parlor and
had short devotional service led by
Mrs. s. Bartlema with Mrs. A. Bill
ings at the organ. Scripture readings,
song services and prayers were held.
Sincerity OF this devotion appealed to
us very much as well as adding cred
1t to the society. Mr. and Mrs. Cole
and his sister Miss Jane Cole together
with the sons. John and Andrew are
all good entertainers The younger
son John used his car all the after.
noon in taking the ladies to and from
the gathering. with much credit. Miss
Minerva DeCook was chaperon of the
younger ladies and there is no one
better for she knows how to do
things.
Mrs c, S. Schock, of Lynnyille. re-
turned home on Tuesday after a Wis.
1t at the George McCombs home
south of town.
Mrs. r. V. Clark spent, Tuesday in
Oskaloosa trading.
israel Thompson and daughter OF
Dexter, Iowa, visited this week with
his sister, Mrs. r. ID. Robertson. They
left Wednesday for Eddyville to Wis
1t with another sister Mrs William
Fulmer. Mr.. Thompson spent his
early life in Olivet and on growing
to manhood he took up railroading as
agent largely for the Wabash and
served for twenty years in this bust
ness then took up merchandising
which he likes better. Mr.. Thompson
informs US he has a ten thousand dol
lar stock. The writer was favored
with an interview.
S. s. Murphy the courteous and eff
ficient agent Of Knoxville extended
the welcome hand while in town
Wednesday. Mr.. Murphy is hustler
for business and always gets his
share. Merit never fails Brother
Murphy. &
The Herald reporter was pleased to
see so many good people from Oska-
loosa, Leighton and Tracy out to the
Red Cross doings on Wednesday
night, which was appreciated by all.
The Herald man is informed our
friend Charley Voss after reading
what We said about his home went
right straight to town and bought a
new car. We want John Shaffer and
Ira to read this and get them one and
stop pegging around in the same old
buggy their daddy came to town in.
! In letter from our nephew r. A.
Williams from Atlanta, Ga, he says
the embargo on goods is bringing
down prices on all general lines in
the south.
John McCombs west of town spent
Saturday in Oskaloosa looking after
business matters. Uncle JOnn re-
ports everything lovely on the county
line.
Andrew Anderson, of Des Moines,
was a caller Saturday. Mr.. Anderson
reports a large business in the coal
line in Polk and adjoining counties.
but says that he don't find anyone sat
istied.
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Mrs. George Robertson, of Oska.
loosa returned home on Saturday aft,
er a weeks visit with relatives and
friends in this neighborhood
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Robertson
left on Saturday for their home in
Cedar Rapids after a two weeks va.
cation at the parental r. d. Robertson
home.
j. F.. Shultz an old time friend OF
the writer's from Angus was caller
az this of6ce on Monday. Mr.. Shultz
was formerly a miner but Is now
farming. He says that he likes It
much better than mining.
The people OF this neighborhood