The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
PATRIOTIC DAY
IS CELEBRATED
NEW SHARON WoMAN's CLUB
BIRTHDAY PROGRAM.
M. {. QUARTERLY MEETING
Popular High School Girl Dies-Edi-
tor Taylor Talks To High SchooI
Pupils-Personal Mention and
News Notes.

News Notes.
New Sharon. Feb. Anew Sharon
has a Woman's Club and Friday ev-
ening they held a patriotic meeting
with interesting and attractive pro-
gram. They gave special attention
to the coming birthdays of Lincoln
and Washington. Mrs. c. F. Grit.
fey was in charge of the program. As
added pleasures, monograph music
and tasty refreshments were enjoy
ed. Recently some new books have
been added to the library and in all
the club is in most fiourishing con-
dition.
Talked To Pupils.
During the chapel exercises this
week at the high school, ]. II. Taylor
of the Star gave an inspiring talk to
the pupils on the subject, 1.-The
Measure of a Man." and that it was
thoroughly appreciated by the schol-
ars is attested by the wholesome
spirit in which it was received and
the cordial welcome extended.
Band engagements.
The concert by the band in coop
of New Sharon, was of necessity
postponed for one week, on account
of inability to secure adequate audi
ence room accommodations. Plans
are now perfected and the concert
will be held this week Their out
of town dates will also be carried
out as provided for in the various
towns.
Popular Girl Dead.
Miss Orville Wilson, daughter of
7. Wilson, passed away on Friday
evening as the result of tuberculosis
and as she was highly respected
young lady just budding into woman
hood, the case is a particularly sad
one. Only a short time ago she was
a bright and active student in the
high school and her loss will be
keenly felt.
Personal Notes.
Mrs B. l.. Saunders, who recently
went to Rochester, Minnesota. for the
purpose of having an operation per-
formed, has returned to New Sharon
without this kind of surgical work
being done, as under the circum-
stances it was not deemed advisable,
but she received treatment and since
her return she has been considerably
improved.
Warren Steen, Clifford Coulter and
Roy Efin last week went to Des
Moines for the purpose of enlisting
in the U. S. Navy and taking the
physical examinations. Mr.. Coulter
unfortunately did not pass, but the
other two are now awaiting orders to
report for duty.
Miss Deborah Timbrell was in Os-
kaloosa last week, taking the teach
ers' examination under the direction
of Miss Jessie Duboc, the county SUI
perintendent.
Miss Eva Frantz of Montezuma
has resigned her position there and
has accepted a place with the New
Sharon Public Utility Company. She
will do duty as an operator.
Mrs. Hattie Galbraith of Kimball,
South Dakota, is in New Sharon Wis
iting at the parental home, as her
mother, Mrs. Lewis Shroyer, has
been quite ill but is believed to be
improving.
Fuel Shortage.
New Sharon has had no serious
trouble with the coal supply so far
but the smaller towns on the Newton
branch, like Sully, have been obliged
to resort to the burning of wood and
other substances as the coal supply
is limited and so other modes OF
heating are used.
The prevailing cold weather does
not seem to interfere with the trav
e. on the railroads, nor do the late
trains have any material effect Or
Saturday the Oskaloosa trading GROVE
was plentiful and the cars were wei
filled with shoppers and parties going
/ ho2ne for over Sunday.
Tuesday. February 5, has been des
i"nated as the quarterly meeting da!
for the M. E. church and the distric
superintendent, DR.. G. l.. Minear o
Oskaloosa, will be present. Suppe
will be served ut the church in tn,
! evening