Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-28
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oTrUMWA NEWS.

Special Correspondence to IooDa State ByStn',der.
Christmas festivals were the princi-
pal aetra tions this week and every
body seemed to enjoy them.
Henry Davis, of o kaloosa, is very
pleasant visitor ipsthe city this week,
the guest of his brother, John Davis.
The Christmas eve entertainment at
the A. M. Il. church under the manage
ment of Mrs. Harry Owens, was an en-
ioyable one The Christmas tree was
the center Of attraction on which hung
many valuable presents The chill
dren's exercises were grand All praise
is due Mrs. Owens for the success of
this entertainment, for she has certain
ly won the hearts of the lutte on S.
Mrs. J. e. Wood, is on the sick list
She has the sympathy OF her many
friends.
Miss Nettie Woods, of Des Moines, is
the guest of her b otner, Mr. ). b.
Woods Sha win probably remain for
some time.
Mr.. Essex Horn. of Kirkville, Iowa,
is spepding the holidays with his par
is, Mr.. and Mrs. E, Horn.
Mrs. Roberi e Crump, of Hedrick,
visit ID in the city this week, the guest
~ Miss Eva Rutn Harris.
Rev. G. w. Rhinehart is at home his
week with his i mily. He will preach
for Rev. Thomas Fri lay evening and
will return to his charge at Boone next
Tuesday.
The entertainment given at the Sec.
ond Raptistchur h last Monday evening
was a grand success, both socially aud
financially. Much credit is due Mr.
Crawford for it's success
Mrs w. f. Wat went to Bloomfield
tuesday to spend Chri mas with he.'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Caphart.
Mrs Pearl Hale is on the sick list
with throat trouble. L, is hopet that
she will SO IN recover.
Mrs. Dora Taylor, of Gales aurg, is
visiting in tn city, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. H Owens. She will re-
main until after New Vars.
Mrs. P. p. Taylor was the proud re-
cipient of $5 hat, presented her by
her many friends, for which she de-
sires to express her many thanks. Mrs.
Taylor has made many friends since
she arrived in The city and is doing
much to advance the cause of Christian
ity in this citv.
There will be a concert given at the
Baptist church next Tue day evening
under the management of Miss Helen
johnson. Miss Johnson is qui eskillful
in this art and was never known to
fail
Messrs. Isaac, Will and Samuel
Downey went to Muchakinock Tuesday
to spend Christmas. THY returned
Wednesday and report having good
time.
The Bazaar which was given at the
A. NJ q church was a success socially
and financially. A program was rem
dered each evening. wnich was quite
amusing. The participants did very
FwEf th5ugh they cUtrfd ffave done
better it they had studied their parts.
It will be all right next time. The
success of this entertainment is due tc
the faithful work of Mrs. u. Taylor,
Mrs. Jennie Hamilton and Miss Maggie
Page They were ably assisted by
others. but for lack of space we cannot
give names.
Rev. Lonax is fast getting well. lie
was seen out on The street to-day fol
the first time in eleven weeks. He
expects to begin protracted meeting a,
his church next Sunday.
The mock congress is still booming
Mnch interest is being manifested
The old year will soon pass out ano
the new one come in. Let us turn {
w leaf and begin with the year by
sui cribing for The Iowa STATE
BYsrANDER. Who will be the fl st?
The brass band which was recently
organized is beginning to make some
progress. With the Hon. l.. j. Shelter
D,.nf Allan mnSica