The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 Prairie Creek items. C.H. COOK was visiting his son near Meriden last week. Capt. SHIRLEY was transacting business in Grantville last week. J.D. BALL was transacting business in Topeka last week. Mrs. L. T. COOK spent last Sunday with Mrs. HEMPHILL. Mrs. SHIRLEY has recovered from a severe spell of sickness. M. BOYLE and wife were visiting Emery WILLITS and wife last Sunday.