Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-09-27
WILLIAMS

PooPis VI tne MetnOulSt EplScOpal
church are more than delighted with
the reappointment of Rev. H. Dllln TO
this city, was amply proven in the
warm welcome back rendered the wor-
thy pastor and his estimable wife on
their return from the Grinnell confer
ence. The church committee decided
TO hold surprise social of welcome,
and Thursday ev' ming ives fixed upon
as the time. and The church parlors.
which We're beautifully decorated for
the occasion. as the place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dillin had been invited out for
the afternoon. so the committee could
perfect arrangements; and on arriv-
ing home. We're requested to go on to
the church, where flood If light burst
upon them in the brilliancy OF the
church and the large number OF peo-
pie who greeted them. For moment
Mr.. Dillin was speechless, but the
hand shake and warm words of greet
Ing soon broke silence. very en-"
Joyable evening was spent, near the
close of which dainty. refreshments
We're served. The pastor and his wife
We're delighted and on the beginning
Of another year, Rev. Dillin can truth
fully say, MY efforts are being APP
preciated: my work is bearing good
fruit" This mutual feeling OF good
WILL respect and admiration for Mr..
Dillin, is not confined to his church
people alone: but all who know him
have the same hig. regard for this
Christian gentleman.
Postmaster Hull left Sunday for a
visit to Chicago.
Cluse Code and family We're over
Sunday visitors in Conroy.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Mccarthy re-
turned from Colorado Springs last
night, having been called there on ac-
count OF the illness of Mrs McCarthy's
sister, Mrs. M. Scott.
Geo. Won Henney left on Friday
morning for Hot Springs. Ark to try
the waters for his rheumatism.
A recent letter from County Super
intcndent of Schools T. HI. Ports. an
nounces that there will be no Ames
BILE for the Rock Island railroad to fur
nish cars for tie special train. This
is a source of regret to the rural
pupils who We've planning to see the
great agricultural college this year.
Mrs. Iaty Carney of Cincinnati, o..
who has been visiting at the home Of
Mrs Anne Boyle. has returned to her
home.
Mrs. Herbert Rntledge visited the
parental home during the absence of
Rev. Rutledge at conference in Grin
Tiffin or Friday
, Miss Jennie Flanagan of Chicago liz
visiting her sisters. Misses Winnie and
Annie Flanagan, and also her father
in the country.
John Asquith left on Friday for
Denver Colorado. where he went to
look after land matters
The M. f. Gaffney sale OF native
horses on Saturday at the fair grounds
n a a St,ayr
to town. The sale of % head realized
about $1,000 above expenses.
Miss Hammond Parry and Miss
Margaret Blythe, two graduates of the
class of 1906. left this week 10 enter
the State university at Iowa CITY.
where they will take the full college
course.
Mrs. Catherine Gallagher is on the
sick list. but is some better at this
time.
Miss Alice Scully of Ottumwa, who
has been visiting relatives in this CITY.
returned to her home on Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah McWhirter, an old ana
highly respected pioneer. who has re-
sided In this locality for thirty-fiye
years. leaves. for her new home In
Pueblo, Colorado. today. The w. r.
C., of which she has long been a mem
Der. decided to give her farewell re-
ception. Accordingly on Monday aft
ernoon the entire membership, seventy
In all. gathered at the residence of the
president, Mrs Emma Sheetz where
the guest of honor had been invited
Many little tokens of esteem and az
lection were presented to her, and the
company was served out OF a lunch
Bag which latter was surprise to all
except the president After refresh
ments. Mrs. McWhirter said Good
bye" to her large circle of friends. and
VIII carry away with her to the new
nome. the pleasant thought that she
was kindly remembered by all, and
That she will be missed in the church,
w. r. c.. and social circles.