Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
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oTTUMwA. NEWS.

Special Correspondence to 7oaca State ByStd,tder
Mrs. M. O. Williams was unexpected
| ly called to Kirksville, Mo, last Saturs
day to attend the funeral of her broth
er, James Herold She returned home
| Monday
Rev. p. 2. Taylor left Tuesday morn
ing for Mystic, where he will assist
Rev. Fairas in protracted meeting.
A very sad fate has befallcn one of
Ottumwa's well known citizens, Mrs.
Maria Washington. On last Tuesday
evening it was noticed Fhe was in a
state of delirium, but little attention
was paid to her for several days. On
last Sunday she was found to be a
raving maniac. On Monday she was
taken before the physicians and they
pronounced her insane. She was taken
to Mt. Pleasant for treatment that day.
She has many sympathizing friends.
McBradley went to Oskaloosa Mon
day on business returning home in the
evening.
Mrs. Lizzie Tole, of kirksville, Mo-,
is visiting in the city the guest of her
sister, Mrs. A. Williams.
Mr.. Hugh Reed, of Peoria, H., has
been visiting in the city for several
days with friends. He left Monday for
st. Joe, where he will spend some time.
The A. M. u. Sunday school is be-
coming very active. On last Sunday
the attendance was very large. Better
order was never witnessed in the school
than on last Sunday. 1t has fine
corps OF teachers and faithful set of
officers, and most beloved pastor.
With these advantages this will be one
of the best schools in the district.
Mrs. Z. J. Shaw went to Mt. Pleas
ant last Monday, returning home the
same day.
The revival meetings at the Second
church are more interesting each night,
and will continue for some time.
There are number of new societies
being organized just now in the city.
Among them are the Kings Daughters
at the A, nj. E. church We are glad
to see this spirit manifested among our
people for this is the best way we know
of to cultivate and to elevate ourselves
in the social world The only trouble
in the past with our societies was they
were too short-lved This ought not
to be and we hope those now on foot
will be as lasting as the hills. Let
each member strive to make the society
better by them belonging to it.
The Ottumwa brass band is doing
nicely aud it is hoped before long it
will make it's appearance before the
public. Mr.. L. j. Shelton, manager, is
giving much time and talent to make
it a success.
The entertainment at the Second
Baptist church Tuesday evening was
largely INTENDED and a very good time
was had socially, but the play given en-
titled, TOO Many Cousins" we are
told was not very attractive.
Miss Ruby Hamilton is on the sick
list this week with la grippe.
MISS Corine Gooden, who mas been
sick for some time, does not seem to
get any better and we hope that her
many friends will not forget to call and
see her. 1t is christianity to visit the
sick A word of sympathy goes long
ways with sick person.
Owing to the extreme cold weather
last week the mock congress did not
meet. 1t can hardly be expected that
in great government like this that
one person will be president and jani-
| tor, too, at the same time. We hope
that this explanation will be satisfac-
| tory to all concerned. Come out next
| Friday evening and have good time.