Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-01
CLINTON ITEMS.

CLINTON ITEMS.
Mrs. S. V. Williams has been con-
fined for some days past at home by
illness.
Mrs. G. M. Tillman is at home again
after a very pleasant visit with her
parents in Yankton Dakota.
Rev. Jas. Robinson and wife of Lyon
have been entertaining there sons
Albert aud John for the past ten day
the former returned to Chicago on Sun
day where he holds lucrative position
the latter returning on Tuesday, he
holding a valued position with the c.
M. and St. Paul railroad.
A most enjoyable event took place on
last Friday evening when the Chris
tian Endeavor society gave their
trolley party to Joyces Park, the trolley
err moteor with it's several blazing
lights had been engaged for the occa-
sion, arriving at the park jubilee con
cert programme was rendered. to
good sized audience, after which re-
freshments were served, the affair was
under the supervision of Miss Hampton
socially and financially the event was
success.
A number of our people talk of at
tending conference next week.
The Second Annual Fair of the
district fair association is being held
this week with prospects of great sue
cess.
Miss Addie Orr who has been visiting
Miss Myrtle Hampton for few days
returned to her home in Savannah Ill.
Monday.
Clinton's representative colored
business men were kept busy this week
waiting on the visitors to the city
Messrs Haecock and McNiel at there
popular resorts on 5th Avenue and VIM
Allen CT the little Casino restaurant on
end Street saw that no one went away
hungry that came his way, while j. L.
Culberson was found at the fair
grounds looking after the wants of
those present under namoth re-
freshment tent. N. 4. Stewart was
also on hand with his wagon we'll
loaded froln his confectionery with
choice fruits.
DUBUQUE NEWS.
The Rally at the church last week was
a grand success,
Mrs. Rober has returned from her visit
in Missouri.
Mrs. VIM Martip has returned from
Ottumwa.
Miss Washington has returned from
Burlington.
Mr.. Lewis Of Davenport is here. He
expects his family in few days.
Mr.. Jas Martin is quite sick.
Rev. Johnson and wife will leave for Chi !
cago next week to attend conference.
Messrs.L Lee and Christopher OF Rock
ford are here to attend the races.
MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.
We regret to announce that Rev. I'll.
Griffith formerly principal Of the public
schools and for the past four years . most |
successful pastor OF the Union Valley Bap-
list Church Of this city, has rendered bis
to take effect October lst.
The cause of his sudden departure from |
4 community by which he is 90 much |
loved. is bis recent electionto professor
'h!p,iu the Virginia Union University Of
Richmond Va. This school is to be en-
'arged and reinforced by the union Of
several other colleges and universities
now under the Home Missionary Society
Of the Bnptist Church. this will be the larg
est Baptist school in America. While We
IRE sorry to loose our efficient pastor. We
rejoice with him in the hope Of his future
aud reconcile ourselves with
he knowledge of the fact that our loss
10 his gain.
Mrs. Grant Thomas Of Coifax was the
guest of her cousin. Miss Susie Wilson.
Sun lay was Rev. Williams last grand
rally in his four years administration 40
pastor Of the A M. E. Church.
At the Y. M. c. A. meeting which was
led by Edward A. Carter. Sunday after
noon The subject was "Why I am
Christian, introduced by Prof. Brown,
It was discussed generally. The next
meeting will be the second Sunday in
Sept Subject, Glow can a man be born
,gain?" MIR. Lewis Perkins, energetic
Young Post Master, will lead the next
meeting. .....
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