The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-13

ksoKrK IN BosroS.-Rev. A. P. Putnam
of Brooklyn, New York. who attended the
installation OF Rev. Mr.. Efinger, writes thus
OF Keokuk ard that meeting to the Boston
Liberal Christian:
We left at night for Keokuk, Iowa, by
railway, and arriving early yesterday morning
stopped III the Tepfer House We had left
two more of our party at the Southern Hotel,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aver. 70 that j. p. Walker, Of
the Sunday School Society, and myself, were
the only ones remaining now. Wehad come
to attend the installation services here last
evening at the Unitarian Church, Of which
Rev. Mr.. Efinger is the pastor elect. An
additional obj.ct with myself was to fulfil an
engag ement TO preach here next Sunday.
keokuk is young and prosperous city of
II. 600 inhabitants. situated on the west bank
Of the great river, at one OF its nobest
bends, aud about 200 miles above st. Louis
On the fac streets that run back from the
Mississippi are many beautiful residences,
and among the objects OF interest in the city
is large and excellent library, which is we'll
ps,ronized by the reading community Soon
n grand bridge il TO span the river ct this
point-an achievement which will give q real
and importan, impetus to the growth and sue
cess Of Ne okuk.
The Unitarian Church here was established
in 1868 Rev. Messrs. Whitney, Moore and
Hassell have been its successive ard faithful
I pastors. Its edifice is . very substantial,
tasteful structure, and last night il was crowd
cd with an audience of four hundred per
sons. The services opened with an anthem
by the choir and prayer BY Rev. A. P. Put
nam. The Scriptures we're read BY Rev. Mr.
Hassell. The sermon vas given by Rev.
Robert Colyer. from the text, ~ am the
vine, and ye are the branches,' aud it was
such sermon as he only can preach. Laird
Golfers right hand of fellowship, and charge
TO the pastor was admirable. Mr.. Hunting
address to the people was hearty and earnest
and good DR.. Balch of Galssburs made the
installing prayer, and Mr.. Collyer the closing
prayer. Altogether the services we're Of
great interest. and oil went away feeling that
the liberal cause here had gained new force
during the evening. Mr.. Efinaer is = most
epergetic, devoted man, Of the DR.. Eliot or
Mr.. Haywood stamp. He came here in
March and is succeeding finely The people
seem greatly attached to him, and if his
health is spared, he will ere long have large
and hourishlng society in keokuk. God
bless him aud his charge.
This forenoon was devoted to . prayer and
aconlerence meeting, and to An address from
Mr.. Walker on Sunday School interests.
This evening Dr.. Bach delivers a sermon,
and TO morrow evening Br. T. d. Howard Of
Berlin, Wisconsin, also breaches. The
church is beautifully decorated with flowers,
The people are all exceedingly hosu,able,
and shall quite reluctantly say farewell on
Monday TO such good, warm> hearted friends.
"PLArFrL" wife in Springfield, Mas.
sachusetts, cent note to her husband, writ>
ten in disguised hand, signed with fc
titious name, stating that she had often seen
and admired him, and if he would inform
her Of place of meeting she would 20 over
to the rooms and they would become better
acquainted, HusbandSmswered the note at
once, appointing time and place Of meeting,
Both parties met at the appointed time and
place, the lady heavily vailed. and proceeded
to the rooms, where the vail was removed
AID grand tableau not down in the bills en-.
eusd. Aesarsnce made on the part of the
husband taas It was nothing but joke, and
isl % knew i vas her Ill The time. Wife
y having etylish bonnet, new cloak, and
~ elegant dix dfses NED,