Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-10
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Special Correspondence to Io,ca State Bystdader.
U. S. Jones, of Abba, was visitor
in the city over Sunday, the guest or
Mr.. and Mrs. +. 7. Meadows
Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Young, on the 4th inst, tine girl.
All parties doing well.
Robert E. Crump, of Hedrick, was
visitor in the city over Sunday, return
ing home Monday morning.
At late hour last Wednesday night
fire broke odt in Mrs. Gilbert's board
ing and chop house on Second and
Green streets, and when it was dis
covered it had got beyond control and
the inmates had narrow escape for
their lives. 1t was a total loss, but
fortunately she was carrying some
insurance, which covered most all
damages. This is the third time Mrs
Gilbert has suffered loss by fire IN the
past few years, but for all this she still
conducts a good business on Second
street and keeps a lodging place on
Second street. Mrs Gilbert is an
industrious and working woman,
and by her integrity she has built up
good business in this city. She has the
sympathy of many friends.
Rev. P. T. Strange was in the city
last week on business.
On last Wednesday evening Mrs.
Molly Johnson and Mr.. Walter Green,
both of this city, were quietly united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at the
home of the groom. Rev watts
officiated.
Rev. E. r. Meadows occupied Rev.
Taylor.s pulpit last Sunday morning
and delivered an able discourse to an
appreciative congregation. His talk
was plain, practical and very lm-
pressive.
Mr.. Gordon Deggs of bloomfield, was
a visitor in the city last Sunday, the
guest of Rev. Fox and family.
The Adelphi literary society met
last Thursday evening and discussed
the silver question, but as they were
not able to finish the debate it
was continued over to this week
when it will be concluded. The
speakers are Messrs HI. Elliott and e.
G. Young for free and nlimited coin
age of silver, and Messrs. J. Hopkins
and j. johnson for gold standard.
The debate is causing considera bic
comment.
The juveniles of the a. NJ. E. church
gave very enjoyable entertainment
at the church Tuesday evening. All
present seemed to have a very good
| time.
Last Sunday was covenant and com
| munion services at the Second Baptlst
church. The meetings was well
attended all day. The discourse by
the pastor was a very impressive one.
The /. b. w. G. r. met with Mrs. H.
Owens last Friday afternoon and 1T was
an enjoyable gathering. The meeting
was called to order by the president
and opened in the usual manner. After
the regular order OF business the pro-
gram for the evening was carried out.
Lesson read from the black PhalanN by
wee president, Mrs. l.. j. Shelton;
United States history, by Mrs: a..
Owens: visitors present. Mrs. A. Elliott,
who addressed the society in glowing
terms She advised all other ladies OF
this city to visit this society and see
what noble work is being done by
the organization. After the addresses
an excellent lunch was served, then
the society adjourned to meet with
/ Mrs. Mary j. Scott, this week.
| Rev. II. N. Bowey, of Springfield
| Mo-, gave a very fine lecture at the
/ Second Baptist church Tuesday even
Ing 10 bu tiuttiChSS'
| iect, Africa We are told that it
was grand He left Wednesday for st.
Louis.
Rev. CASTOR, of Oes Moines, was in
the city ohis week. the guest OF Rev
Watts.
Rev F: Lomax re. rned home Tues
day evening on business of Importance
He left Wednesday morning again tol
the Capital City, where he will attend
the convention of the Christian
churches.
Services at the Christian tabernacle
We're well attended Sunday, both morn,
ing and evening The Puzzle Supper
given at the tabernacle Monday even
ing was well attended and all present
had an excellent time. Next Monday
evening, the 18th. there will be an or
ange supper given at the tabernacle.
Yellow will be the exclusive color.
The ladies will wear yellow aprons and
the gentlemen will wear yellow neck
ties. A special program will be rem
! dered for the occasion.