Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-29
KEOKUK NOTES.

| Miss Daisy Ware, our talented vo-
calist, Of whom we feel proud, sang
in Milwaukee last week. Messrs.
Alden and Caldwell, former residents
Of this city, who now reside in Mil
waukee, whote home to friends that
Miss Ware acquitted herself very
creditably, gained much favor and re-
ceived glowing compliments in the
famous city.
Mr.. Mckinley Broks, Of Quincy,
Ill. is visiting his sister, Mrs. EtheI
Watkins
A large audience greeted Santa
Claus at Bethel church last Saturday
night. The work Of the Sunday
school is rapidly progressing, as was
readily seen by the number Of chill
dren and classes represented, Mr..
Young, the superintendent. is man
who's heart is in the work. The pro-
groom was arranged by Mrs. Lena
Porter, who was ably assisted by Mrs.
Anna Alden and Mrs. P. A. Jones. The
children all deserve special mention
for the eagerness they displayed in
their endeavor to make the evening
one of success. The Xmas tree was
a thing Of beauty in It's artistic array
of heavily laden gifts to be distrib-
uted among the happy recipients.
While waiting for the approach of
Santa Claus, Rev. Brewer explained
in a brief way the growth of the Sun
day school within the past few weeks.
y Mr.. Aleck Morton feels very CRATE
full to relatives in the south land who
have presented him by express with
large Xmas cake. AS Mr.. Morton
is bachelor, all such gifts are doub-
ly appreciated by him.
Mr.. Thomas Robins and sister, Miss
Anna, Of Hooking, Iowa, are in the
city visiting their grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Webster. Also Mr.
Emery Burns, OF Hooking, is in our
city visiting friends.
The Xmas tree entertainment at
Pilgrims Rest church last Monday
night was one that reflects great
credit upon the Sunday school super
Mrs. j. e. Phillips, and her
worthy assistants. The children all
seemed drilled to perfection, and 1t
was indeed rare treat to see the
little tots lead out in the songs with
q spirit that few older people exhibit.
Much time was consumed In the dis
OF gifts, which were many
that adorned the tree. An original
composition upon the birth of Christ
was read by Mrs. Jennie Freeman.
AT the conclusion Of the exercises
lunch was served and everybody
seemed to have spent an enjoyable
Xmas evening.
Miss Verna H. Beamon is spending
the hliday vacation at Ft. Madison
as guest Of the Misses Harper and
Miss Maymie Lewis.
The Xmas tree entertainment at
Seventh Street church was last Mon
day night under supervision Of Miss
Imogene Wilson, who is a young girl
in the public school. Too much
credit cannot be given our young peo-
pie when they take the lead in such
work
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Morgan, OF
Carthage, ILL.,, are the guests of Mrs.
Sarah Holland, who entertained in
their honor last Sunday night at
luncheon. The invited guests were:
Mrs. Izilla Pyles, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Tebeau and Rev. VIM. Brown.
Mrs. VIM. Coleman entertained a
club that constitutes four with her
membership, last Saturday evening
at her home. A bounteous repast
was served in q very informal way,
1t being the occasion Of the hostess
birthday. Each guest expressed
themselves as regretting the awaiting
of another twelve months before the