The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07

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remainder of the winter with the fan
lily of his daughter Mrs. Nilsson.
/ Mrs. Bobby Beach and daughter Ma
inc of Delta were visiting the latte
part of last week with, her mother
Mrs. John Humme vino has been in
J disposed for some time.
Peter DeVries of west of Oskaloos;
went to Rockford, Illinois, Wednesda.
| in the interest of himself and a mum
Der of his neighbors who have no seeC
corn. He will buy quantity.
Miss Zada Morgan, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Morgan of 207 Nortf
+ street, who was operated on Tues
day at the Abbott hospital is improv
ing and viii soon be able to return tc
her home. ......
Rex H. Wickham, Mahaska county
agent who was at Ames at the annual
winter short course at the state Ag,
ricultural College returned today and
he is all smiles over the promises and
prizes Mahaska county pulled down
as champion corn grower.
Forest H. StoI.er, a private in Camp
Dodge, from Delta, received the APP
pointment of Corporal, Monday. This
means better wages, and chance
for better. This places him as non
commissioned officer in the Quarter.
Master Corps. Good for Forest.-Delta
Press.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Jones of Bea-
con are in receipt of letter announc-
ing the marriage of their son, Sergeant
Lester V. Jones of Fort Hancock, New
Jersey, to Mist Matilda Hoyer, of New
York City. The marriage took place
Sunday, Jan. q, 1918, in Trinity Epis-
copal church, New York. Lester is
we'll known in Beacon and Oskaloosa
and friends will be interested in learn.
ing of his marriage, and also of his
work. He enlisted in the regular army
two years ago, and has been stationed
at Fort Hancock, New Jersey, most of
the time. He spent several months in
Cincinnati Ohio, soon after his enlist
ment, and while there attended the
Army school, determined to advance
as far as possible in his new work.
That he has been promoted over men
much longer in the service than him.
self is proof that he is succeeding.
The bride is New York City girl. The
was a quiet affair. witnesses
being a few friends of the couple.
Congratulations and best wishes are
to Mr.. and Mrs. Jones.
James Burke was here from Pella
yesterday. -... ......
Fred Stout of Rose Hill came to the
,ity Saturday.
Guy Fox, of Cedar, was in town Sat
lrday on business.
Wade Hester of Abba was in town
on business.
Miss Laura Gibbons was in Ottum-
va Sunday with friends.
Mrs. A. L. Hamilton, OF Eddyville,
vas in the city Saturday.
Mrs. Harry Ahrens, of Fremont, was
shopping in town Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Rhyme, of New Sharon was
shopping in town Saturday.
Charles Felix, of Marshalltown is
visiting friends in the city
Frank Dasher made his regular trip
o New Sharon Wednesday.
Mrs. Charlie Braslin went to Hook
ng to visI, with her husband.
Mrs. Clarence Perkins and children
Of Cedar, were in town Saturday.
Ted Bowen left Saturday morning
Tor Monmouth, ILL.,, to visit friends.
Ray Garner went to Ottumwa Sat
Irday 10 spend Sunday with friends.
H. l.. Gordon went to Eddyyille Sat.
Irday evening to have Sunday with
friends.
Miss Vera Bennett, of Searsboro
was home for the week end with her
parents.
Miss Bernice Law who is teaching
near Rose Hill is visiting with friends
in the city.
Miss Minnie Everts, of Marshall
town, was a guest last week in the G..
Z. Bennett home.
Bob Richie has been working al
the Baldauf-Rosenblatt store during
the Mill End sale.
Mrs q. T. Reed and daughter Miss
Lula, of Eddyville, were in the city
Saturday shopping.
Mrs. 10 Martin-Smith and Miss
Helen Sewers spent Sunday in Des
Moines at Camp Dodge.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Jolley visited Sun
day in Ottumwa with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Williams.
DR.. Harry Carver, of Rose Hill. left
for Fl. Des Moines TO take position as
lieutenant of the Hospital unit No. Ii.
Mrs. Chested Robert was in the
city last week a guest for few days
with Mrs. Con. Wilson at 400 North L
street.
Miss Mabel Kinsman came from
Searsboro Saturday where she ii
teaching, to spend Sunday with. hel