Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-28
Neighborhood Notes
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

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/ July 2S-A series of reunions of the
| grammar class of Mr. Jennings have
been held here in honor of Mrs. Mary
| Beeson- Dickson, of Boise. Idaho, VINO
/ has been visiting Iowa friends and rel
atives for several weeks. The first re-
union of the classmates was held with
/ Frona Page Scott, and a number OF the
class We're present, among whom was
Mrs. Sadie Updike-S teelsmith of Beth
Iany Mo. A most enjoyable day was
passed and many pleasant rem'niscenc-
es talked over. The next of the class
| who entertained was Mrs. Emma
Speicher Parker and added to the us
lual number who are able to get to-
gether on short notice We're Prof nj. r.
! Morgan, wife and son, of Deep RlVer.
Mrs. Parker is a successful entertainer
| and all enjoyed the day at her home as
much as when in pinafores and pigtalis
| they played keeping house long ago
Next, at the home of Mrs. Lou Morgan
Rogers, near Union 1.-The girls were
hidden to come and live over again the
DAYS of Aud Lang Syne. AT TINS
thine Mary BeesonDickson presented
| to each beautiful souvenir china cup
and saucer which she had brought
from Idaho. Songs and harmless
gossip" of what we had done and left
undone in the intervening years since
I'VE spelled down" made the hours fly
and this occasion was also voted sue
cess in every way
| Next, at the home of Mrs. Emma
| Van yke-Clark. of Liscomb, the class
met and with the usual good will the
Ea1y
closely about this evergreen aggrega-
ton" known in modern history Is
"The jennings Grammar Class. at
this time the girls visited Liscomp $
famous brick and tile factory, called on
old friends and paid visit TO the
cemetery. where many old time friends
lie, waiting the final reunion, Whe"e
none shall be missing.
Next on the elaborate program ca;-
ried out by these hilarious old young
sters, was a trip to Marshall county
farm. now under the supervision OF
schoolmate and his wife. who was also
member of the class, viz. Frank Bar
Der and wife The day for the trip
was ideal! Nature seemed to smile on
the efforts of the girls to have gooa
time. and the drive across the country
was n feature of much enjoyment. ME-
and Mrs BARBER welcomed the visitors
who had brought their dinner paiis
along, and made them feel at nome.
The farm is kept in first class order
and the inmates were well cared ios
Among the visitors was Mrs. Marina
Beeson. whose kindly old face seemed
as a benediction to life OF usetut-
ness and loyalty to home, family and
friends. Also Mrs. Barber, mother Of
Mr.. Barber. During the afternoon an
impromptu open air concert was held
on the lawn, in which all took part.
The day will ever be remembered, and
will add a chapter to the Wonderfai
edition, whose scenes have been en-
acted by the good girls and boys OF
time past. Do they grow Old? NO.
indeed. Time seems to pass them by
with y gentle touch, and grey hairs are
scarce.
The last of the class to entertain was
Mrs. Dema Elliott Smith and tho last
this occasion was not least. After a
Ibountiful dinner, which was a promi-
nent feature at each of these meetings.
the girls repaired to the school house
and played school; they sang songs,
stand on the floor, 50 1t would seem
natural and just as of yore. Tho all
enjoyed the meeting more than words
could express a sadness would steal IN
as thoughts reverted to other days and
voices and forms heard and seen no
more The dear old teacher, long rest
ing from the labors of life. the many
girls and boys who were present when
he taught the lessons long ago that
have never been forgotten. such re-
unions make life worth living; they
prove that ties of friendship are en-
during, and when cares and trials
come as they surely will. they are made
lighter by the clasp of friendly hands
and the sound of familiar voices.
We live again those days of yore
When all were glad and free.
We hope to meet ON some fair shore
Those dear to memory:
And clasp the hands of those we love
Whose spirits dwell in realms above.
STATE CENTER.
July 2S.-Miss Bessie Ransier. who