Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

of the children was the reward of tn,
class who sacrificed time, money anc
energy to the work which exemplifie.
the Bible precept, sit is more blessed
to give than to receive" In the ev-
ening the class returned to the Stecke
apartments, to enjoy the hospitality o,
the home. A very delightful evening
was spent in which games and con-
tests were enjoyed. At the close OF
the evening refreshments We're served
Captain William Van Benthuysen
whose recovery was thought to be i'm
possible on Saturday when the family
ing, rallied on Sunday, regained con-
seriousness and is still continuing tc
improve.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. McCahan, OF
Kirksville, Mo-. spent Christmas at the
home of Mrs. McCahan's parents
Judge and Mrs. f. c. Traverse
Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Wallace of ST
Louis, spent Sunday at the John R
Wallace home, and left Monday for
Unionville, Mo-, to visit at the Elson
home and that of other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Van Duyn, of Des
Moines, spent Christmas with relatives
the first of the week leaving Mrs. Van
Duyn to spend a few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Hedrck.
Miss Nellie Van Duyn, of omaha,
Neb., is spending the holidays with
her sister, Mrs. Will Richie.
Miss Kate Clayton, of Chicago, re-
turned Saturday to spend her mid
winter vacation with her mother and
finding Capt.Van Benthuysen seriously
ill, took her place as a trained nurse
at his bedside.
Miss Kate Wise, whip is teaching
school at Milton, is spending the va
cation at her home in this city.
Mrs. Charles Snoddy nee Miss BERTHE
Sunday to ioin Mr.. Snoddy and make
her future home in this city.
Miss Clara Horn, of Pella, is visit
ing at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Joe
Horn.
DR.. spaulding, of Des Moines, spent
Monday at the w. Rominger home, as
the guest. of Miss Ollie Rominger.
Henry Cook, of Ottumwa, spent a
few days in the city the first of the
week as the guest of Cliff Leach.
Mayor H. c. Leach and family spent
Sunday in Troy, where a Christmas
dinner was served to relatives at the
Dr., shrieve home, Will shrieve and
family, who have been spending the
past two years in st. Joe, Mo. where
Mr.. Shrieve was engaged as foreman
of a department in a wholesale house,
will return the last of the week to
make their future home on the farm
at Troy
Joe and Harry Davis, of Ottumwa.
and Elmer Davis, OF Chicago, spent
Monday with friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Morgan, of
Chicago, are visiting at the home of
Mrs Morgan's parents, Mr. land Mrs.
w. T. Deupree. AT the close of the
holidays they will return toll Chicago,
where Mr. Morgan is a senibr in the
law department of the Chicago univer-
sity and Mrs. Morgan is engaged as
tutor in private family.
Miss Anna Swift, of Centbrville, is
spending the mid-winter holidays with
her mother and other RELATIVES in the
city.
Mrs. H. A. wishard and little daugh-
ter, Helen have returned from Ko-
komo, Ind, where they ENJOYED an ex-
tended visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Phil
Fl. Palmer, formerly of this fity.
Mr.. Duns-u, of Oskaloosa,i returned
home Monday after a short }isit with
his daughter, Mrs. John Mcqowan.
Tom Breeding has retumfd from
Kansas and Is visiting his father, Alex.
Wendell Mitchell, Of Colunf bia, Mo-,
spent SUNDAY in the city as The guest |
of Miss Myrtle Reeves.
Mrs. Fannie Gilmore andj children
are visiting at the Gilmore home in |
Cedar this week.
Misses Blanche and Ida GIBSON left
Tuesday for Milton TO spe1d a fewl
days with relatives.
The marriage Of Miss Olaf 5sensency
TO Robert Plrtle took place. Tuesday |
at the home of the ffticiating
pastor, Elder M. Downing.
On Sunday afternoon, ID c. IL
Stafford, accompanied by lumber of |
enjoyed a boHsled ride
to the county home where Short de-
service was held for khe bene-
Mt OF those under the supetvision of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Downing. The
pleasure with which then Inmates
listened to the beautiful talk by the
pastor, the songs with width accom-
paniment by Miss Kathe fryberger
who also played violin Solo, was
ample reward for those who made the
trip. The appreciation manifested was
so sincere and the desire Expressed |
that the service might be Held every
Sunday suggested the though of fire.
quent meetings that might be held
by the various denomina-
tons Of the city. Mr. and Ms. Down
ing conducted the party Though the
house in which the COUNT may well
take just pride for it is a Host com
Portable and we'll appoinst home
equipped with all modern aimprove-
lnents IN the way of heat xater and
The exquisiteB4n eat an
pearahce or all parts of ta house Is
one feature or household ] comfort
Wnlch Mr.. and Mrs. DoFTng well
know now to maintain. They are
greatly beloved by the Amates to-
whose comfort and pleasun 4hey con-
tinuallu rninistar