Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-09
Short Tales Concerning People You
Know.
Know.
THE VICINITY OF OITUMWA IN BRIEF
Births, Deaths, Marriages, Movements
I OF Your acquaintances as chronicled
by courier's Staff of Correspondents
Who Know Whereof They Speak.
Bloomfield.

eight young people Monday evening at !
spread and tin shower, given in
honor Of the prospective bride and
groom, Miss Ollie Wishard and Phil
Palmer, whose marriage vii! occur at
the NTishard nome on Wednesday,
evening. Miss Alice Baumister anadi
cousin, Archie Kridler, OF Des Moines
and Miss Della White of Centerville, |
guests of the hostess. having on form
er occasions made the acquaintance
of Il number OF the young people, the
social intercourse was not the least
interesting feature OF the evenings en-
tertaiument. An impromptu musical
program was given, iii which Miss
Baumister and Miss White pleased the
guests with vocal solos. The tin
shower was conducted admirably, the
prevailing popularity Of the delicate
compliment 50 frequently paid this
season to a number of brides-to-be,
giving the hostess on this occasion the
benefit OF the practice which makes
perfect. Some article OF tin, coupled
with an original poem, was presented
by each guest and read aloud by the
guests OF honor. much TO the embarr
assment OF the happy couple and the
amusement of the guests. Fun being
the ruling spirit of the evening, no
small amount was occasoned by a
souvenir tin pie. A ribbon being be-
ing attached to each souvenir and
each guest being allowed pull" on
the pic, partners for the evening were
found thereby, and the spread" con-
sisting Of numerous dainty delicacies.
received hearty appreciation. At
late hour the guests departed, leaving
with the hostess expressions of pleas
ure for the pleasant evening enjoyed
and best wishes for happiness and
prosperous future for the guests Of
honor
Miss Eva Lester returned Saturday
from Des Moines. where she has been
spending the past two weeks at the
home of Miss Alice Baumister. who ac-
companied by her cousin, Archie
Kridler. returned with Miss Lester and
will remain her guests for week or
more, to attend the Wishard-P Palmer
wedding.
Messrs Will Dillener and Archie
Kridler. the latter of Des Moines, ac-
companied by Miss Eva Lester and
guest, Miss Alice Baumister, of Des
Monies, drove to Belknap Monday af-
ternoon to meet Miss Della White, of
Centerville. who is visiting at the Les
ter home and will attend the Wishard-
Palmer wedding on Wednesday,
Mrs. Juliet Johnson and daughters,
Misses Stella and Lillian, of Milton,
departed Monday, after spending Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ].
Sickle.
Mrs. j. T. Walton entertained
friends at dinner at o'clock Saturday,
in honor of Mrs. Wayman, of Mt.
Pleasant, who is visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Al Power. The pre-
siding elder, Rev. Cooper, of keosau-
qua, was also present, which added
to the pleasure OF the guests. The
parlors were prettily decorated with
nasturtiums. An elaborate repast was
served at o'clock, after which
social evening was enjoyed.
The M. E. Quarterly conference was
held at the Methodist church on Sat
urday afternoon, following the sacra-
mental service on Sunday Rev.
Cooper, presiding elder, preached Sat
urday evening and Sunday morning
The evening service was conducted by
the pastor, Rev, j. W. Potter. The
song service preceding the sermon in
Guided solo, ooh, Lord, Have Mercy"
rendered by Miss Alice Baumister. of
Des Moines
Rev. j. w Potter is in receipt of a
letter from Mrs. VIM Hill. who has
been spending the summer and fall at
q sanitarium in Lincoln. Neb resign
ing her position as president OF the Ep-
worth League on account of her i'll
health
w. NJ. Wray has returned from Cali
fornia, where he was called couple of
weeks ago by the illness OF his son and
daughter.
Attorney T. p Bence and family are
moving into their new home. which is
one OF the finest and most modern res
licences in the city.
Mrs. Margaret Baker, of Oskaloosa,
is visiting at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Joe Rominger.
Mrs. j. J. Tutwiler has been commits
stoned as deputy supreme oracle of
the Royal Neighbors OF the southeast
ern Iowa district.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ e. Rankin, of Perk-
ms, Oklahoma, arrived Monday even
ing at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Wishard
Miss Ollie Wishard happily enter.
tanned Ten young people at dinner al
6 o'clock Monday evening.
Messrs, John Gaines and Harry
Burchett. accompanied by Misses
Eunice Bryce and Maud Dabney, spent
Sunday in Otturnwa.
Messrs, Elmer Davis, Curtis Phillips
and Wray Curl made a pleasure trip to
0tfl,mwa Sunday
Miss Myrtle Standby has returned
from Brockton, where she has been
spending the past three weeks with
relatives.
DR.. Lula Gilbert, osteopath, success
fullyitreats acute and chronic diseases
Office at residence. Phone "a. Bloom
lleld, Iowa.
Charlton.
Charlton. Oct. Trey. Parker, faith
er of d. S. Parker, WAS stricken witt
paralysis last evening at the home OF
his son, with whom he has been stay
Ing.
Mrs. Lyons Holt of Norwood was in