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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Walter Davis, Of Warren St., il
spending few days in Fl Dodge with
her daughter Miss Berniee Davis.
Mrs, Ella Wilburn of Des Moines
spent two days in the city visiting re-
litaves and friends, and left Thursday
for. Ft. Dodge accompanying with Mr..
and Mrs. John Beverly.
Master. Johnnie Bradford is still very
i'll at this writing.
There will be a picnic party given at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Claud
Carr Thursday Oct. 8.
Knights of Tabor will give musical
entertainment at Woodman Hall Wed.
Oct. 9th.
Mrs. J. D. Reeler, arrived in the city
this afternoon after 1C days absence.
The Golden Shield tabernacle gave q
chicken social Monday Sept, 3Oth, for
which large sum was realized.
The Union Memorial Literary society
will meet Friday evening Oct, 4th the
topic for debate will be suffrsgists.
Mr.. Edward Robertson, of Keokuk is
expected in the city Wed. Oct End. on
business.
Mrs. Manson, has returned back to
Chicago, after being In our city for
about three weeks.
The Ladies Aid Society, will meet
Friday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. Maggie Carter, on 9th street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS,

Mr.. Walter Shelton of Chicago is vis-
iting at the home of his Uncle and Aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, Miss
Lizzie Allen who has made her home
in California for the past number of
years is visiting old friends in the city.
A aeception was given Monday after
noon lin honor of mrs. Lizzie Allin at
the home of Mrs. Clara Harrison by the
members Of the j. S~Y. and Culture
clubs. All who attended Conference
report time,
Rev. Patterson our new minister
preached to large audience Sunday
night. We wish him him success in his
new field Of labor,
The members and friends of the
church are sorry to lose Rev. Hackley
for he did good work while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Price and Mr..
James Warren entertained Mr.. and Mrs
w. l.. Warren at dinner Sunday. -.
Miss Mabel Price continues to be on
the sick list. ~
Mrs. A, J. Gray and son are still ma
king an ostensive visit through Iowa
and Illinois. = rs.
Miss Clara Geber of Chicago is visit
ing her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Holly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The Missionary Society met Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of the presi-
dent, Mrs. F. P, johnson, it being the
first meeting in the month. Most the
afternoon was spent in business. The
party planned to have Fish Fry next
Wednesday at O'Clock. at the Union
Congregational church. The remainder
of the afternoon was spent in music,
The society adjourned to meet next
Thursday afternoon at which time the
following program will be rendered:
Song by society.
Paper-What the Missionary circle
is to the church.
Mrs. Sophie Brumfeld- Discussion
led by Mrs. H E Jacobs.
Selection by the ladies quartette.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
EDITORS OBSERVATION.

Across the Big Muddy into the city
of the Omahans. This is the me-
tropolis of Nebraska, the home OF the
famous old war chiefs; where many
of t. cir chiefs would meet and make
out their line of battle against the
pale face pirates as they termed the
Afro-Americans, some doing well,
some struggling to make a good citi-
zen, and others doing nothing but
to hang on the street corners and talk
against those who are trying to sue
ceed and are dragging the race down
.rd.
Mr.. H. X. Hillon has sold out his
barber shop and has quit that trade,
which he has followed for more than
IS years, and nas started a factory
to manufacture his new patent bur-
glar proof window fastener, which
Dids fair to be very useful and SER
viceable invention. We wish him
success.
M. E. s. Clenlens is still head of
the Mailing Clerk division in the
Post Office, where he is the oldest
employthere. He has been In the
been in the service more than quar-
ter of century.
w. H. Washington, highly res
pected citizen, is still at the same
place. He owns beautiful place
and has a lovely family.
DR.. A. G. Edwards, a former Des
Moines physician. is still practicing
here and doing we'll. He owns a
valuable home.
Also our old former Des Moines
family, Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. LoCour, are
living here. Mr.. La Cour is still EN-.
ployed by the Ry. Company. Their
only daughter, Marguerite, Just grad.
uated from the Omaha High schools
with special honors, which we OF
Iowa are glad to note. She will take
a higher course. Miss La Cour is a
talented young lady.
Leo T. Crockett is another Des
Moines boy working at the Nebraska
Clothing Co., doing well.
Rev. w. F. Bolts, pastor of the
Zion Baptist church, is making good
here.
Mr.. C. C. Trent is emplowed at the
Colored fire station.
We must congratulate the colored
people of Omaha in still keeping
their colored fire station up to that
high standard of efficiency. In fact
we know of no other city in the Mid
die West which maintains an exclus'
i've station, conducted by colored men
Rev. John H. Williams still has the
Episcopal Parish, doing well.
Sioux City was our next stop. This
busy city has about 1000 colored
people.
Mr.. C. C. Stubblefield is still carry
ing mail. He owns nice home and
has lovely family. A fine man to
meet
Mr.. T. H. Sturgis is also still car
rying mail. He is the Oldest man in
point of service there. He has been
on for more than a quarter of CEN
tury.
Mr.. w. P. Shields has left the
FRANKIE Clothing House. He has at
last taken unto himself better half.
DR.. J. Wilbur Norris is still doing
a thriving business in his parlors in
the Lyttle Block.
Mr.. J. H. Hudson is employed by
the Railway co. \
The three Askew Bros. are all do
ing very we'll at their various places
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Meeting of Executive Board and
Board of Directors Of !. S. r. c.
w. Clubs.

The Executive Board and the Board
of Directors of the Iowa Federation
Of Colored Women's Clubs held their
first meeting for this Club year in
Clarinda. A large number of laiies
were present at both sessions. The
Board of Directors decided to have
the outlines Of the various chairmen
printed in pamphlet form and send
to each of the Federation Clubs. Ex-
cellent outlines for study in the var
1ous departments were handed in.
At the Executive Board meeting
the following district chairmen were
named: Des Moines District-Mrs.
J. B. Rush, chairman Mrs. S White,
Indianola, assistant chairman: Day.
export District-Mrs. Alice Thomp-
son, Muscatine, chairman; Mrs. R.
wa District-Mrs. Emma Gardner, Ot-
tumwa, chairman; Mrs. H. M. Hutchi-
son, Buxton, assistant; Sioux City
District-Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Atlantic,
chairman; Mrs. L. NJ. Coates, Sioux
Lity, assistant
The district chairmen will compose
the committee for arranging the pro-
gram for the State meeting in Daven-
port, May, 1918.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to incorporate the State Fed
Grafton: Mesdames Thompson, Ham
ilton, Lewis and Gardner, the presi-
dent being a member ex-officio. Mes
danes Rush and Hamilton made fav-
orable reports concerning the open
ing of the Industrial School for Girls
in the near future. The chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee sub.
mitted plans for g. booster day in Or
der to increase the sinking fund.
The plans were endorsed by the
board A number of recommenda.
tions were accepted to be presented
to the State body. Mrs. S. Joe Brown
the State organizer, reported three
new clubs, two in Second district and
one in the First.
In the evening the ladies Of the
Study club gave grand reception to
the board members, also an excellent
program was arranged. Mrs. Clark
| (White) an active club woman OF
! Clarinda also a member of the Iowa
Federation was present and made the
welcome address in behalf of our fair
club sisters. Mrs. Maud Jones gave
the welcome address in behalf of the
Study club. Both addresses were in
teresting and to the point. Vocal and
instrum entail selections, readings and
essays made up the rest of the pro
gram. An apetizing banquet closed
the evenings entertainment. 49,.
! On Saturday the members of the
Board were entertained at the beau
! tiful home of Mrs. Henry Johnson
in Gravity. A chicken dinner and an
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA

Mrs. Joseph Roman entertained at 6
o'clock dinner
Mrs. John Reeler of Mason City. Mrs
Howard of Albion, Mrs. L. Taylor,
Mrs, Reed Warn and daughter, grand
mother, sister Mrs. Geo. Sutor, Miss
Carter of Texas, and Mr.. AL. Walker.
She was assisted by her daughter, Miss
Richey and Mrs. Renfrew of Des Moines
and Mrs. Bertha Angel, who has just
returned from the Lakes. The house
was beautifully decorated with potted
plants:
Hon. s. Joe Brown of Des Moines
and Mrs Ruth Bright of Davenport are
expected to set up an order of the Eas-
tern Star in our city on Oct 9Th.
Mrs. Donley who has been visiting
friends in the city the past week has
returned to her home at Rockford, Ill
She reports pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
automobile ride were the principle
features.
GRADUATES OF VIRGINIA UNION
UNIVERSITY HOLD MEETING
in HOUSTON TEXAS,

3 The members Of the National Bap.
tist Convention who are graduates Of
the Va. Union University, Richmond,
Va, held their annual meeting last
week in Houston, Tex, and elected
officers and enjoyed fine banquet,
The officers elected are:
Rev. II. l.. Griffith, Des Moines, Ia,
president; Rev. r. c. Judkins, Mont
gomery, Ala, secretary; Rev. e. B.
Gordon, Washington, d. c., treasur-
er lne program consisted Of toasts
to the great university The meeting
was held at the home Of DR.. and Mrs.
B. J. Covington, 2219 Bowling street,
and those present were: Rev. T. l..
Griffith, Iowa; Rev. r. G. Juikins,
Alabama; Rev. e. B. Gordon, Wash
ington, D. c.; Rev. DR.. w. F. Graham,
Philadelphia, Pa; Rev. R. r. Frye,
Springfield, Ohio; Rev. DR. S. w.
Bacote, Kansas City, Mo-; Rev. DR..
J. H Eeason, Admission, Ala; Rev.
J. H. Henderson, B. D. Shreveport,
La; Rev. D. e. Murf, Rev. j. c. Ma
son, Biloxi, Miss; Prof. o. A. Fuller,
Marshal, Tex.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The A. NJ. E. church will give vel
come reception next Monday evening
to the return of Rev. B. U. Taylor.
The program is as follows:
Opening song-Choir.
Prayer-Rev. M. Waldon
Address on behalf of Trustees.rS.
Joe Brown.
Address on behalf of Stewards
Harrison Gould
Solo-Mrs. Florence Cater (white)
Address on behalf of Christian En-
deavor-Miss Effie Mason.
Address by ,Stewardess, Board No.
Mrs. j. l.. Edwards.
Quartet-Mrs. C. c. Johnson, Miss
Warrick, Mr.. w. H. Warrick, J. H.
Mason.
Address on behalf of Sunday
school Miss Zella Davis.
Instrumental solo-Clyde Glass.
Address by Stewardess, Board NO.
Mrs. C. A. Shaw.
'Solo-Prof. Geo l. Halt.
Mrs. C. B. Woods will represent
the Sewing Circle. The Choir will
be represented by Miss Bessie Mason.
G. B. Woods, master of ceremonies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
The LyCeun1.

Prof. Lawrence c. Jones and wife of
Piney Woods Institute, Braxton, Miss Z.
were present at the meeting of the Ly-
ceum, Tuesday evening and Mrs. Jones
favored the society with several select
readings.
A communication was also read from
the president, Miss Letta Cary stating
that she had arrived in her new field Of
labor at Bishop college, in Marshall,
Texas, and was much encouraged at
the outlook and pleasant years work.
The next meeting will be with Mr..
and Mrs. C C. johnson at 1904 18th st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

the men had begun work afternoon.
He was first seen by Jas. Wheeles the
driver who vas pulling coal for him and
the other men along that entry.
He had many friends among the
young men of Buxton, who will miss
him greatly from their circle. The
funeral was held from Mt. Zion Baptist
church at 2:30, Tuesday afternoon of
which church he was member. Rev.
F. B. Woodard conducted the service.
Mrs. Simon Scroggins, formerly of
Buxton but who has been living at Lo-
villa for about two years, and has
been sick for more than year depart
ed this life last Monday. and was taken
to Carrolton, Mo-, for burial. She was
accompanied by her niece Mrs. Ella
Stone.
The Buxton hotel, the most beautiful
thing of its kind in the city is having
its grand opening tonight (Monday).
Arrangements had been made to have
the opening last Saturday night but it
was deferred on account of rain. Every
room is beautifully fitted out with the
necessities of hotel. The bedrooms
have white enamel and brass beds, the
fine dining room which is fitted out
with the four 6.chair tables is also a
very beautiful place. The parlor has
beautiful upright piano, leather
covered davenport, beautiful tables
and chairs; everything is neat and up
to-date. Mr.. Oscar Peterson, manager,
and Mr.. John w. Mayes assistant mana
ger are determined to give the citizens
of Buxton and the travelling public a
decent and r spectacle place of which
they. have no no need to be ashamed:
With Mr. John w. Blaney as chef and
Mr.. Charles Jones, Des Moines, Iowa,
assistant. The meals promise to be
second to none in the city or even
in the state. Mr. Reuben Gains pro-
prletor has spared neither pains nor
money to make this an ideal hotel and
in the minds of the many persons who
visited the building, he succeeded ad.
mirably.
Rev. D. E. Butler, pastor of Saint
Johns A. M. E. church was transferred
to Aurora, Ills., at the recent general
conscience.
TABERNACLE CHUCHH NEWS.
Mrs. c. H. Mendenhall left Wednes.
day for Topeka, on account of having
poor health here. We pray Gods bless
ings upon her that she may soon be re-
stored again. ~. H.
Deacon VIM. Brooks preached hi
trial sermon Sunday Sept. q. Il il
agreed by al who heard him that hi
has made excellent beginning as 9
minister.
Rev. Mendenall desires to thank al
who contributed toward the expenenses
of the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Timber.
lick who was buried from the church
last Wednesday
The literary is still progressing anc
real interesting programs are being
rendered each Monday evening. Come
out and enjoy the evening with us.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Mrs. S. Joe Brown Organizer of the
State Federation Of Colored Women's
clubs, returned last Saturday afternoon
from Clarinda where she had been at
tending the Executive Board meeting
of the Federation. While there Mrs.
Brown was successful in organizing a
girls club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

Tuesday September 18th, occurred the
death of Mr.. J. H. Curry. after brief
illness, MIR. Purry was born in Terre-
haute, Ind. Oct. 18th l849. He was
quiet and Industrious man who had
many friends, he leaves q wife and
daughter Mrs. P. Duncan, three grand
children, a host of friends to mourn
his lost The funeral was held at Un-
terkircher's Chapel Friday at 2. p. m.
Rev Smith, officiating.
Quite few Of Burlingtonians. re-
urned last week from Galesburg, where
they had been tending conference; all
report pleasant session.
Rev. VIM. Palmer, entertained Mrs.
S. Bird and Rev. Jackson, Thursday
at five o'clock dinner.
Mrs Pearl johnson has returned from
Jackson, Tenn, where she had gone to
see her sister who was very sick, She
reported her some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, of Keokuk pass.
ed through the city enroute to confere-
nee. They were the guests of Mrs.
VIM. Palmer and Mrs. J. E. jackson.
Rev S Jackson passed through the
city from Des Moines enroute to his
field in Keokuk.
Mrs P King, returned from Colfax,
Monday, where she had been visiting
her husband who had been spending
sometime there on account of his
health. She reports him much inn
proved.
Mrs. J. Trent entertained Mrs. F.
Bland of Keokuk. Mrs. G. Taylor, Mrs
G. Young Of Peoria, and Mrs. VIM.
Taylor of Keokuk, at Garrick Theatre.
The choir of the A. M. E. church
will lgive coffee Tuesday evening, at
the residence of Mrs. j. Trent, for the
benefit Of there piano.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Jones were in the
city on a short visit enroute to their
home in Braxton, Miss. While here
they were entertained by Mrs. Ed.
Williams at dinner, Lalso Mr.. P. H.
Pruntt royaly entertained them at the
residence of Mrs P King.
Mrs. Drew Of La Grange. Ill.,. was in
tina city on a business trip. She was
the guest Of Mrs. A. Pleasant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
ANNUAL CONFERENCE A SUc-
CESS.

A. M. e. church Conference (nOW
called the Chicago Conference by or
der of the General Conference held
last May in Kansas City, MOI held
, it's regular session in Galesburg, ILL.,.
! with Rev. T. Tyler and the new beau
tiful church, which had been rebuilt.
The attendance was larger than at
former conferences and the new Bish-
op, Benjamine F. Lee, ID. D., presided
with dignity, decision, ability and
! Christian love, winning for himself
friends in the great Northwest Rev
D. P. Roberts, treasurer, of Chicago
I and B. U. Taylor of Des Moines as.
sisted in handling the finances Of the
Church Rev. H. P. Jones of st. Paul
was secretary. 1t was good har-
monious and beautiful session. Be.
low we publish the list of appoint
ments by districts A few towns
we were unable to give the name Of
pastor.
The list of appointments to the
various districts are as follows:
DES MONIES DISTRICT.
Rev. S. B. Moore, Presiding Elder.
Des Moines-Rev. B. U. Taylor.
Buxton-Rev. J. l.. Wharton.
Ottumwa-Rev. M. I. Gordon.
Clarinda-Rev. w. H. Stark.
Albia-Rev. r. B. Manley.
Council Bluffs-Rev. J. H. Garrison.
Oskaloosa-Rev. j. H. Bell.
Yankton and Sioux Falls-Rev. N.
B. Jones.
Osceola, Charlton and Garden Grove
Rev. A. l.. johnson.
East Des Moines-Rev. H. NJ. Riv-
ers.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, DISTRICT.
Rev. Timothy Reeves, Presiding Ed.
Bethel Chapel, Chicago-Rev. D. T.
Roberts.
Quinn Chapel, Chicago-Rev w. D.
Cook:
Institutional Church, Chicago-Rev.
A. J. Carey.
ST. Stephens Chicago-Rev. iona.
| than Brewer.
Wayman, Chicago-H e. Stewart.
St. Mary's, Chicago-James Hig-
st. John, Chicago-Rev. r. E. Will
Aurora, nl.-Rev. D. E. Butler.
Hyde Park, Chicago-Rev. R. E..
Cobb.
Gary, Ind.-Rev. l.. J. Phillips.
OOAACIS 1A-ASCV w. CStlHdA
---ST. PAUL DISTRICT.
Rev. E. G. Jackson, Presiding Elder.
st. James, st. Paul-Rev. H. P.
Jones.
Evanston, 1ll.-Rev. H. S. Graves.
st. Peters, Minneapolis, Mimi
Rev. T. w. Lewis.
St. James, Minneapolis, Mimi
Rev. e. R. Edwards.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Rev. J. s. Woods
Duluth, Wis.-Rev. T. Tyler.
Elgin, nl.-Rev. R. H. Cato.
Madison, Wis.-C. H. Thomas.
Beloit, Wis.--Rev. ]. .. Peterson. Z
Glencoe, Ili.-Rev. John r. Merrett
Rockford, Ill.-Rev. P. M. Lewis.
Lake Forest and Waukegan, ILL.,
Rev. E. G. Jackson.
Racine, Wis.-Rev. G. w. Mayes.
Batavia. Ill.-Rev. J. H. Forribee.
KEOKUK DISTRICT.
Rev. I. N. Daniels, Presiding Elder
Keokuk, Ia.-Rev. J. P. Sims.
Galesburg, Ill.-Rev. s. L. Brit.
Burlington, Ia.-Rev. s. Mcdowell.
Moline, 1ll.-Rev. A. Boyd.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.-Rev. J. D. Peter
son.
Monmouth, Ill.-Rev. w. A. Searcy
Davenport, Ia.-Rev. T. B. Stovall.
Rock Island, Ill.-Rev. w. H. Saun-
ders.
Clinton, Ia.-Rev. Geo. w. Slater.
Washington, Ia.-Rev. D. w. Brown
Mt. Pleasant, Ia.-Rev. w. B. Lam
cry.
Muscatine, Ia.-Rev. r. l.. Allen.
Ft. Madison, Ia.-Rev M. Payton.
Iowa City,, Ia.-Rev. B. F. Hubbard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Miss NJ E. Smith of Cheyenne,
Wyo., a student at the Boston Musical
Conservatory, who gave song re-
cital last year on her way to Boston,
will again appear only once in our
city, while enroute back to Boston
and that will be at the A. M. E..
church next Friday evening, Oct. IL.
in grand song recital. Admission
only Is cents. Everybody should go
and hear this young songster of our
race, thereby encourage and in a
small way assist her to pay part
Of her expenses through this school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Mrs. Gus Watkins, who spent sew
eral weeks visiting in Chicago, ILL.,,
Montreal, Canada, New York City,
Boston, Mass, and other Eastern
cities returned home last Sunday.
Her husband met her in Chicago and
accompanied her home. Miss Foe
Richardson, who went with her,re.
turned a week or so earlier. They
report a very excellent time sight
seeing in the great East.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Mrs. Harry Walden, 3028. 3rd. street
entertained the birthday club at her
home last Friday in honor of her birth
day. Owing to the weather there were
not many present, but all that were
reported good time. The Club pre-
sented her with q beautiful rug.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

They are successful young men, highly
respected by both races in this COM
munity.
Mr.. F. A. Hackley Is still in the
barber shop.
G. F. Williams Is still in the car
petcleaning business, hustling as
usual.
Joseph Norris has just opened a
first class restaurant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The May church Festivel club will
meet next Thursday evening with the
President Miss. Gertrude Hyde.
The following program will be given
Paper by Mrs. Theodore Bell to be dis
cussed by the members and piano solo
by Miss Letta Johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Don't forget the Fish Fry by the Mis-
sonary Society next Wednesday even
ing at s o, clock at the Union Congre-
gational church. Mrs. J. B. Rush de-
sres all ladies' who are inferred in the
study Of politics to meet at her resi-
dence Monday evening, Oct. z, l547 w.
Goth Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Get Ready for a Cold Winter.


If you haven't bought your stove
vet, it is high time you were doing so,
for the weather man says it is going to
be mighty cold pretty soon. Chase &
West, the furniture people, tell US they
have large stock of heaters and
ranges at moderate prices and they'd
like very we'll to sell you one. Drop in
and see them and find out something to
your benefit about prices and terms.
The point is that if you buy there you'll
get something that will be better, last
longer and won't cost you any more.
MT. PLEASANT NOTES
The members of the A. M. E. are
grieved very much at losing their be-
loved pastor, Rev. R. Thomas and wife
who was sent to his appointment, Prin-
ceton and Kewaunee, but hope will be
equally pleased with their present pas
tor, Rev. Towney.
Mr. Arbuckle, remains very i'll at
his home on West Henry St. His
many friends hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. Treas. Jones of Bushington was
called to the city last week on account
of the serious illness Of her father. Mr..
j. Arbuckle.
Mr.. Seigleman Nunnelly has gone te
Canton for an indefinite stay.
Miss Ruth, grandson, has returned
from a several week. visit in Chicago.
Mr., Harley Palmer has returned to
CenterviIle after a two weeks visit
with his mother.
; Mr.. Jay Green has returned from Wa
verify, Iowa.
Mr.. Ralph Burnaugh has returned to
Bloomfield after few days visit with
his wife.
Mr.. Arthur Burnaugh has returned
after q several days trip in different
cities in Iowa and Ills.
Rev. Thomas returned to look after
his household goods.
Mr.. Charles Watson has joined his
wife and family after stucying for some
time in Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Mrs. F. P, johnson entertained the
Holt's Progressive Choral study club
last Monday evening at her home. on
10th St. There were about thirty of
the club present, The evening was
spent in music. Refreshments was
served by the hostess assisted by Mrs.
Anderson White. Every one departed
to their homes, hoping Mrs. johnson
would entertain many times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
The Union Congregational Church

Morning Service 1890. Sunday School
L. Evening Service 8. pm. The Lords
Supper will be celebrated at the morn
ing service, lt'is hoped that the men,
oers and friends of the church will be
present to share in the celebration and
service. The doors of the church will
De open to receive those wishing to join
'he church. At evening service the
pastor will speak on the subject of the
christian home, This is he second topic
OF series of sermons bearing on prac-
tlcal christianity. We welcome all.