Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-01-07
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Christmas day presented such beau
tiful scene as this year; the ground
wore the beautiful white carpet and
as the snow hung from the trees, and
flying through the air with the wingle
of sleigh bells it reminded one of the
old time Xmas; at the churches the
children enjoyed q heavy laden Christ
mas tree while in family circles the
Christmas turkey and pumpkin pie had
it stelling effect.
Amid the New Years resolution; one
of our most highly esteemed and pro-
minent young men Mr.. Harry Irwin re-
solved and took as wife, Miss Mabel
Holden to brighten and share his fur
ther life, the ceremony being perform
ed at the parsonage of the A. M. r..
church. Rev Thomas officiating, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin went Immediately to
housekeeping in a very coy cottage on
West Hill where they welcome their
many friends both young people have
the best wishes Of q score of friends.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. u. Washington very
delightfully."- entertained with an elab-
crate Christmas dinner which marked
their thirtieth anniversary; the table
were beautiful and the dim
tner excellent which was served In six
courses, which was INDUCED In until
late hour when the guests departed ex-
pressing their pleasures on the even
ing. Those present Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Babgett.G. Tyler Ragland, Mrs. H.
Earle, e. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
Baker, E. Johnson, L. Tyler. H. Irwin.
Out of town guests were F. Williams,
Washington, Il. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Dix
on OF Keokuk, and ]. Prerinan Cedar
Rapids, Ia.
Quite number Of young people at
tended the Mt. Pleasant ball, Christmas
Eve. ,s
Master Geo. King entertained a num-
Der Of his young friends at Christmas
tree Christmas day, many little hearts
were gladdened with presents and re-
freshments. . y e
s Mrs. Herbert Johnson Of New York
City is in the city as the guest Of her
mother Mrs. r. COwden and friends.
n Mr.. and Mrs. T. Saunders Of Des
Moines were holiday visitors Of Mrs
". Leslie, Mrs. Saunders mother.
Mrs. ]. Baker entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Mackey and family at Christ
mas dinner. Il
III Mrs. Mcdowell Of Hannibal Mo. Wis
tied with her d. lighter Mrs. ]. Trent
last week. Mrs. and Mrs. Trent left
for California for the winter Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Johnson gave a
dinner party Monday evening, Mrs.
Herbert Johnson Of New York City be-
ing the guest Of honor, cards and dane
ing were the chief amusement for the
evening, those present, Mrs. j. Baker
and daughter Marguerite, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. Tyler. G. Badgett, Z. Washington,
u. Tyler and Mrs. III. Johnson, the
guests departed at late hour pay
ing many compliments to their host
and hostess for their evenings pleas
ure. III
Before the dawn Of the New Year.
1910. death came In our midst and
bowed a many heart in sorrow, when
1t claimed as their victims two Of our
most highly respected and esteemed
ladies', Mrs. Julia Holden and Aunt
sarah Chappell. Mrs. Julia Holden
who had suffered for many months
with 4 tumor OF the breast, was reliev-
cd 81 her affliction on Friday, beside
her bed was her brother and wife, al
10 niece and many friends when
lie was estinct;; the many floral
tributes told the many old and new
friends this dear woman held IA lie,
she Was = devoted christian, = mem-
ber III the Baptist church 81 this city.
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