Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-15

until a future date. Subject, Resolved
That woman is more valuable than
man.
The funeral Of Mr.. Joseph Releford
occurred at Kahoka, Mo-, last Tuesday
morning. The deceased died in st.
Louis. He has relatives here and a
number of acquaintance who regret to
know of his demise. Rev. j. II. Helm
otficiated at the obsequies.
The death of Mrs. Jennie V. Donnelly
of Palmyra, Mo-, has occasioned shock
to her many friends here, although it
has been known for sometime that her
condition was serious, Mrs Donnelly
was an ardent church worker, having
held various offices in some through
out.
Nearly every week records an add
ton to the number of Water Power
employees either killed, fatally or seri-
ously wounded.
The Missouri jurisdiction of S. NJ.
It's will hold their monthly meetings
at Pilgrims Rest church until ade'
ouate quarters can be obtained, there
being no constitutional restriction per
tanning to what floor the meetings
should be held
Mr.. Eli Smith is quite seriously i'll,
having suffered another stroke of pa
ralyss.
Friends of Mr.. Henry johnson are
Glad to know that he is now able to be
upon the streets.
ed two able and inspiring sermons last
Sunday morning and evening. The con
gregation continues to increase. Miss
Naomi Mills, the organist, is on the
sick list. The congregation was for
tunately blessed by having in their
midst Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson,
of Des Moines, who seemed quite at
home and rendered the choir the most
valuable assistance which was highly
appreciated. A vote of thanks being
extended them.
Miss Daisy Ware left for Minneapo-
lis last Monday evening, where she will
| appear in song recital Wednesday
night
| The Coleridge Taylor music club will
present literary and musical program
at Bethel on New Years night. A pro
! eramme composed Of local talent has
been arranged for Christmas evening.
| The different clubs Of Seventh Street
church are working very diligently en-
deavoring to meet obligations.
The members of Pilgrims Rest church
still continue to rally The edifce is
now being reshingled, their pastor
Rev. J. II. Helm, has labored unceas
ingly, and by his earnest endeavors
honest and upright dealing and Chris
ton attitude, he has won the esteem
and confidence of the members of hi:
congregation and community. His ami
able wife is an ardent church worke
and has won many friends
Mr.. Floyd Robertson of Marceline
Mo-, was guest of his father, Mr.. Ed
ward Robertson, for a few days las
week. Mr.. Robertson is employed a
cook on private dining car.
DR.. Stacy Flournoy is a young ma
deserving of honorable mention. Sine
locating here few years ago he ha
bv ingenuity and scientific skill, mad
good, and is rapidly advancing in tn
professional world.
Mrs. Anna Alden. 1907 Morgan street
very pleasantly entertained her Sunda
school class at candy pull Saturda
afternoon A fine time was reported
She alyso entertained Mrs Bcnthan
class Monday evening. This was ais
a delightful affair Mrs. Alden has tn
reputation Of being an ardent enter
tainer.
Bishop Morrison has accepted the re.
, ignation of the Rev. w. A. Bruce, t
take effect May l, 1912. He will act 9
, assistant to the Rev. J. G. Sage, VIII
} is priest in charge Of st. Mary tn
Virgin.
Little John Robinson, the young so
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. Robinson, who wa
quite ill., few days last week, is r.
, covering.
Mr.. Ollie Walker whose illness wa
} reported in the Bystander few day
ago, is still very sick. little hope
entertained for his recovery.
Revival services are in progress q
Union Baptist church, corner Thirteent
and High streets.