The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-11
Cobb is deceased.

Emma M. Brock, George Wilbur and
Norman H. Richardson. The de-
ceased children: Clarissa A., David
A., Florence A., and John G, Richard
son.
She had 90 grandchildren. 16 great
grandchildren and 2 great great
grandchildren.
October 81, 1852, she was married
to John Wesley Richardson, who died
May 4. 1905.
In 1853 the family moved from
Ohio to Mahaska county, Iowa, and
afterward spent fifteen years in
Ringgold county, returning to Beacon
thirteen years ago.
She was concerted at an early age
and connected herself with the Meth.
odist Episcopal church OF which she
was devoted member. She was
very patriotic and while confined to
her home was an active member of
the Red Cross.
She was aware of her condition
Her last moments were spent in
prayer closing with "Bless the Lord
and "Hallelujah."
The influence Of her life was who'll
ly beneficial.
The funeral service was Held at
Beacon Sunday, March 81, conducted
by Revs. w. N. Hall and J. II.
Stoughton. Interment in Beacon
cemetery.
| fCRUzEN- - Lois Ella
Allgood and Calvin Lloyd Cruzen were
married at the brides home in Adams
township, Tuesday, April 2, 1918, Rev.
alexander McFerran, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Oskaloo-
sa, officiating. A few moments before
10 o'clock Helen Hanna played vio'
I'm solo, II love you truly" accompan-
led by Mrs. Ralph Allgood on piano.
Mrs. Allgo0d then played Mendelshons
| wedding march and as the last notes
of the music sounded the young people
came down the stairway and took
their places under a beautiful arcn OF
pink and white ribbon, white bells and
| SmilaX.
| A very pretty background was form
ed by using dark green screen
which was decorated in pink and
white with floral decorations of
palms and pink and white carnations.
The ring ceremony always beautiful
and impressive was used, the father
giving the bride away. Master William
| Ailgood carried the wedding ring in
the petals of lily. Rev. McFerran in.
PRODUCED Mr.. and Mrs Cruzen to the
company of 60 who were present and
they received the heartiest of congrat-
ulations.
| After congratulations a three
course dinner was served by four inn
mediate girl friends OF the bride, Hell
EN- Hanna, Louis Else, Garaldine
Barnes and Treva McCurdy The col
or scheme of pink and white was oh.
served n the third course which Con.
sisted o" white ice cream with pink
heart frozen in center and PINK and
white cake. Every one present enjoyed
this dinner in spite of the fact that ii
had been planned in conservative
way in keeping with the times
The bride wore a dainty, simple
dress of white crcpc-de-chene which
was drapcd with white silk lace and
trimmed with pearl ornaments and
carried a shower boduet OF brides
roses and sweet peas, the gift of the
groom. The groom wore a tailored suit
OF blue serge. .at.... ...
Lois is the only daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. j. N. Allgood. She has spent
two and one half years at Penn Acad
envy. She has love for music and
plays very we'll She has been well
ltraihed in Domestic Science, and hav
ing a sunny, cheerful disposition, she
has made many friends who will wish
her happiness in her new nome,
Calvin, is the youngest son OF j. F
CTuzen. He graduated last year from
10. Fl. s., being the honor student, win
ming the scholarship, but gave uT
school on account of the death of the
mother which occurred in February
1917. He has rented the home farm
for three years and the happy couple
will be at home to their friends on, Tho
farm in Madison township with Father
Cruzen after Afrii 18th. ~
They received many useful al ant
beautiful presents consisting tYchina
silver, linen, clock, rugs, Monarch
Range from Father Cruzen, and q
McPhail Piano from Father and Moth
er Allgood.
One of the pleasant features of this
wedding was the musical program
both instrumental ana vocal, furnished
by the young people.
| A six o'clock dinner was served at
the Cruzen home on Wednesday by
Mrs. w. e. Shoemaker and Mrs. Byron
Cruzen TO the immediate relatives.
Everyone present enjoyed this excel
| lent dinner. A beautiful cake of pink