Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
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oTTUMwA NEWS.

Special Correspondence 70 Lowa State By8tauder.
Messrs Walter Lewis and d. Det-
wiler, OF keosauqua, were in the city
Last week shaking hands with cid
acquaintances. They were on their
way home from Mt. Pleasant Mr..
Detwiler is an agent for the Iowa
Steam Laundry and the Ottumwa Dye
Works.
Mrs Josie Meadows went to Abba
last Tuesday to spend Christmas with
her parents. She returned home
Friday and reports nice time.
Mrs. Jennie Hamilton is on the sick
list this week.
Mesdames II. Carter and Daisy &
johnson went 10 Oskaloosa Tuesday to
be present at the cantata of '.Queen
Esther. They returned Wednesday
and report a fine time.
Il. Taylor met wi h u serious accident
last Friday, while on his wagon. He
was unloading box of sawdust when
his hold broke and he fell back wards
out OF the wagon, alighting on his head
and shoulders, infii ting serious
wound on the back part of his head.
He was taken home unconscious and
remained SO for several hours. A
physician was called at once and
examined him. Fortunately no bones
were fractured At this writing he is
much improved and viii probably be
around again in few days
Mrs. Dora Taylor, who has been
visiting in this city the past week, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. III. Owens,
returned to her home in Galesburg
Wednesday Mrs. Taylor is /. very
pleasant lady and one of high culture
She made many friends while in this
city.
The drama given at the Second
Baptist church Tuesday evening entitled
"Thr Sleeping Beauty was II vel
affair. The participants, though
young, acquitted themselves nicely aud
showed that they had been un er the
care of skillful trainer. The attend
ance was large 1t was a pronounced
success, both socially and fnaneiallv.
Revival meetings are now going on
at the Christian Tabernacle, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. F. Lomax, assisted
by Rev. L j. Jackson
Rev. Rhinehe rt returned to his
charge at Boone Monday, after
weeks visit with his family.
Mrs. W. f. Watts returned home
Monday after pleasant visit with rela-
tives in Bloomfield Miss Mary Court.
her sister, came home with her. She
will remain over Sunday
The Sunday school of the Second
Baptist church is in prosperous con-
dition. Last Sunday the attendance
was large and great interest was
The Hon. j. E. Woods
most beautifully addressed the school,
which seemel 70 inspire them with
greater zeal for the cause
S. j. Brown, of Iowa State Univer-
sity, came home last Sunday evening
to see his father wao was quite sick.
He remained only few days. He
left Monday for Oskaloosa, where he
was to take part in the cantata. 1t
will be remembered that we said some
time ago Joe would make a brilliant
mark at the University. We have been
told that he has already won high
honor in the school, Give him a chance
and he will be success.
John Branham, of Auxvasse, Mo-, is
visiting in the city, the guest of Mr..
John Henderson. He will return home
James Hamilton is making some inn
provements on his house by building
on two story addition, which adds
greatly to the looks of the building.
Mrs. Kate Bradley met with quite an
on last Tuesday evening. As
she was passing along a narrow pass
way, she slipped and fell into sewer
about seven feet keep. She was con-
bruised which caused her to
take to her bed for several days she is
slowly recovering.
Mrs Anderson Scott entertained
Rev. Jackson Rev. Lomax and wife at
her home on New Years days. IT was
a most enjoyable occasion. The Hon.
C. Z. j. Taylor, recorder of deeds of
the District of Colum bia, arrived in the
city last Thursday, to spend a few days
with his friends and relatives. Mr..
Taylor is a fluent speaker, we'll in
formed and social in all his ways He
met the mock congress and address the
BODY most beautifully. Hepaid high
complim mt to the organizations, said
it was just what was needed all over
this country. lie said that was the
best way to get our cause before the
public. He left Monday for Indian
apolis, Ind.
KEOKUK ITEMS.