Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Special Correspondence 10 IONA otdte BystdHdt.
Misses Lizzie and Georgia Crump, of
Hedrick, were guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. johnson last
Sunday.
Mrs. Melissa Scott, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson Scott, returned to her home
in Minneapolis last Sunday.
Miss Ada Hampton left Thursday
morning for Des Moines, where she
will attend the state fair for several
days
William Freeland returned home
from Davenport Monday, where he has
been visiting his sister, Mrs F. Clark.
Mrs. James Gilbert made her daugh-
ter, Mrs Bland, feel very proud the
other day. when she purchased very
fine horse and buggy and presented
them to her. Such kindness should be
highly appreciated, as it does not occur
every day.
Miss Bernics Duvall will visit Des
Moines during the fair.
Mrs. r. M. Shelton has been reported
on the sick list this week, but at pres
ent is improved.
Rev. Williams was in the city this
week visiting his many friends He
left Friday for Mao ohakiaock, where he.
will take charge of his church.
Miss Minnie Hightet is visiting at
the home of Mrs. King this week.
Enoch Shaw went to Centerville
Wednesday to see his father, who is
reported seriously i'll.
For reasons unknown the ]. B. w.
society did not meet last week, but
they will meet this week with Mrs. L
| M. Shelton
Robert Crump, OF Hedrick, came
down Sunday to visit with his wife.
He returned home Monday, taking Mrs.
Crump with him. They will commence
housekeeping.
Rev p p. Taylor returned home
Wednesday morning from Keokuk,
where he has been attending conference.
| Ottumwa people are congratuiating
| themselves over his return to them
| this year.
Joseph FL. Shepard OF Des Moines,
business manager of the Iowa STATE
BYsrANDER, was in the city the first of
the week in the interest of the paper.
Mr.. Shepard is a pleasant and most
enjoyable gentleman to be with and
his visit to our city will add materially
to the interest of the paper. Mr.
| Shepard has many friends here and SO
| has has his paper, but to show just how
good fried we are every one should
| be subscriber. A paper that is
| advocating the cause of the race and
| the true principles of Republicanlsm,
and should find its way in every Afro
American home in this city. We
earnestly solicit your name and sub
scription regardless of race or color.
A very enjoyable surprise parry was
given on Mr.. and Mrs. John King
| Tuesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. King. A large number were
present and@a grand time was had.
| Mr.. and Mrs. e. Horn entertained
quite number of their friends at tea
| Wednesday evening. Among them
were John King and wife and Miss
Minnie Highter, Mrs. Nj. IA. Williams
Johnnie Davis who has been Ill for
several days is convalescent.
The meeting of the local organiza-
| ton of the Afro-American Protective
association was not held owing to the
fact that the members were SO slow
about coming out We should feel
more interested in matters than this.
There is much need Of us coming
together and doing something this
year and even this fall. It is to pe
hoped that these meetings will be kept
up and much good may be accomplished.