Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
KEOKUK NOTES.
(Last WeSk.l

me season was the luncheon given by
Mrs. John Craig at her palatial home,
Franklin street, Thursday afternoon,
Jan. 4th. The home was artistically
decorated in ferns, smilax, cut flowers,
and chr stmas bells. The color scheme
in the dining room being in pink and
green. Covers We're laid for twelve
ladies' and splendid five course lunch
con was served, after which two guess
ing contests was INDUCED in which adj
ded greatly to the enjoyment of the
occasion. The first, vegetable guess
ing contest in poets and prizes, being
won by Mrs. VIM. Shortridge, the sec
ond flower guessing contest in poets.
The prize also being won by Mrs. Short
ridge. Every one much elated over
Mrs Craig 8 manner Of entertaining.
Little Mary Margaret Draine has
been suffering for the past week with
a Serious cold. We hope she will soon
recover. Also has little Miss Louise
Martin has been i'll with cold but con-
valescent.
Nj. George Gibson who resides at 518
North 18th ST., is suffering from bad
ly swollen hand caused from cement
poisoning Friends hope for speedy
recovery.
An event which will long be remem-
bered by those who were fortunate
enough to be invited was the party CIV
en- at Mr.. Robinson's ice cream parlors
18th and Main Sts., Friday evening,
Dec. % The affair was compliments
ry to Clyde Glass Of Des, Moines, who
was visiting in the city and the Misses
Ella and Margaret Draine who are
teaching in Missouri, but was spending
the holidays in the city and Miss Maud
jefferson Of Chicago. The affair was
given by Miss Nellie O. Kellis as hostes
and Mr.. Silas Kellis as host. Who
proved themselves quite equal to the
occasion after dispensing with various
games. The guests Eartook of dain-
tily appointed luncht on.
Mrs. F. D. Bland is recovering after
q serious attack of illneess at her home
1916 High street.
Clarence Alden who was quite i'll q
few days last week, threatened with
has recovered,
The Bishops committee Of the church
Of st. Mary the Virgin, met with the
Priest in charge, Rev. Sage, at Saint
Johns Parish house, Monday evening,
Jan. 8. Business Of Importance being.
transacted ,ss,
Relatives of F. w. Dedrick are in re-
receipt Of a letter from him stating
that he is attending school at Louis
vile, KY. Frank, as he was familiar
ly known as a boy here several years
ago was reared by sympathetic rela-
Lives without mother or father, his fu
lure seemed one of despair, but since
manhood. He has stealthily
advanced until today he occupys a place
among the ranks Of our foremost d.
vines.
Mr.. Edward Alexander Of Croton was
in the city a few days last week.
We very much regret receipt Of in
concerning illness Of Mrs.
Narcis Phillips Wright Of st. Louis.
Several couples were in attendance
it the Leap Year ball given at Masonic
,all last Thursday evening notwith-
it was the ccldest night Of the
reason, the thermometer registering TO-
legrees below zero. but even this did
lot discourage the young people who
evidently realized the fact that such An
opportunity could only be afforded
very four years. W n d 4
Miss Madah Lewis visited in Fort
Madison New Years.
Mr.. Elmer cambridge, one Of our
,oung farmers drove to town 1 distance
# twelve miles with : load Of corn last
the effect resulted in q fro
en cal. from which he is suffering very
much pain.
Mr.. Chas. Alden, another Of our en-
rgetic young men employed at the N.
1ounker dry goods store, is missing
rozen ear 90 q result Of the extren
old weather.
Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Brewer
ppen IL y SisvssrsiT days ii the country last
veek % the guests ii MI. and Me-.
;has Buckner.
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