Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-12-08

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The Masonic reunion held in Union
Lodge Hall Thanksgiving night was a
splendid success, A large crowd was
present to hear the excellent program
given by Keokuk's best talent. Mr..
+. d. Fields and Mrs. Garrett johnson
gave two very pleasing instrumental
selections. Mrs. Mary F. Bland was at
her best in recital from the works Of
Dunbar.
Mr.. w. w. Gross read an excellent
paper on the HOrigin of Masonry
The Patroclus Quartette was an in
Simultaneous hit. They were compelled
to respond to numerous enchores.
I Mr.. William Martin maintained his
ability as Master of Ceremonies. 4
Miss Eldora Burton entertained a
number Of her friends last Wednesday
evening. Social games were INDUCED
in until an appropriate hour when
light refreshments we're served.
The Young Mems Sunday Lecture
club at Bethel has been revived and
is doing good work.
Miss Ella Scott was hostess to afew
invited guests last Friday evening in
honor of her sister, Miss Jessie, who
spent her Thanksgiving vacation at
home.
The usual number of young men
went to TT. Madison Thanksgiving day.
information has been received in the
city of the serious illness of Mrs. Mae
Scurry, Of Chicago, who was formerly
Miss Woods Of this city. Mrs. Scurry
q in ST I1nke,s hospital
The Old Folks concert that was pre-
scented at Pilgrims Rest church on
Thanksgiving evening was largely at
tended. The solo by Mr.. Thos. Jeffer-
son, the dialogue by Mrs. Sallie Thorn
as and Mr.. Chas. Wilson, and the. chorus
led by Mr.. Lou Washington were all
star hits that occasioned much enjoy
ment for all.
Mrs. Chas. Enbanks, of TT. Madison,
who has been q patient sufferer of a
lingering malady for some time, is in
the city receiving treatment of Mr.. Ed
ward Robson, who is deserving of
because he has won fame for
himself in his ability to heal. Upon
his own merits he has gained the con-
fdence of number whom he has
helped to recovery. Mr.. Geo. Foster is
under his care. He suffered
a paralytic stroke some time ago and
was in the hospital several weeks. Mr..
Robson is truly endowed with super
natural gift.
Mr.. Geo. cambridge, of Omaha, Neb.,
has returned home after an absence of
four years. He will spend several
weeks with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus cambridge, of near Summitville.
Mrs. McFadden and daughter, of
Hannibal, Mo-, are the guests of Mrs.
Sallie Vaughn and daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Taylor. Mrs McFadden is sister of
Mrs. Vaughn. \
Remember the date Of the turkey
supper at Bethel under auspices Of the
Mrs. Ollie Reynolds, Of Chicago, is
here for a few days as guest Of her
grandmother, Mrs. Penix.
The Coleridge Taylor Music club Will
meet at the home Of Miss Nellie Kelles
on the 5th inst. Various numbers, both
instrumental and vocal, will be pre-
seinted by the different members.
Mrs. Julia Hardy and children, Of
Lagrange, Mo-, are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Hardy's mother, Mrs. Carter,
of near Sandusky. Rev. and Mrs. Har-
dy expect soon to locate in st. Joseph,
Mo.
Miss Daisy Ware, our highly talented
and cultured vocalist, appeared in song
at Ft. Madison on Thanksgiving day
to very appreciative audience.
Miss Helen Wilson, Of Galesburg,
Ill, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Maggie Smith. :,
A class Of four was admitted to full
at Bethel last Sunday even
ing, viz, Miss Mollie Singleton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fielding johnson and VIM. Mills.
A musical selection appropriate for the
occasion was rendered by Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Wilson of Des Moines.