Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-08
BUXTON BRIEFS.

BUXTON BRIEFS.
! Mrs. Jno. Rice of Kansas City,
Mo-, cousin Of Mr.. Moses Candy. is
in the city for a short visit, and to
recuperate in health.
, Mr.. Stewart Rhodes, who has been
travelling with the Wallace Circus,
has returned for the winter. He re-
ports a pleasant season.
Mr.. James Coins was in Alba last
week on business.
, Rev. Lucius was in Oskaloosa last
week attending to some business.
! The Mt. Zion Mission Circle was
entertained by Mrs. w. A. Brown
last Thursday and will meet in the
home of Mrs. Samuel Burkett of
Number II, East 9Th street, next
, Thursday. go ..
The Tabernacle Baptist church had
its baptizing in the Mt. Zion church
, pool last Sunday. A large number
witnessed the ceremony.
Sunday was regular covenant and
secrement day at Mt. Zion church
and those present enjoyed spiritual
feast.
After the expenses of Rev. Burton,
who preached the anniversary ser.
mon last Sunday, were paid, there
still remains $18.54 to be paid on
the tower, which amount is expected
to be raised next Sunday. Rev.
Woodward is doing a splendid work
and aside from baptizing some con-
verts now and then, he has made
some substantial improvements on
the church property.
Hon. N. E. Kindall made fine ad-
dress in behalf of Attorney, Geo. H.
Woodson, Monday night at Y. M. G.
A. auditorium and urged the voters
to go to the poles and do their duty
by voting for him. -
Rev. Mendenhall is on the sick
list. -. r. ~. ~ +
w. A. Brown, Jr., is the latest ad-
dition to the Monroe Mercantile
Companies employed force.
Chester Dishman, who was quite
i'll for about three weeks, returned to
his stand at the M. NJ. Companies
soda fountain last Monday morning.
While he is a little thin from his ILL
ness, he is feeling fairly we'll.
Mrs. Anna Humbles, president of
the Church Organ Club, with her
corps of officers and members gave
Hallore'en party at her home last
Thursday evening, with splendid sue
cess.
A number of men were in the
woods hunting Tuesday. The poor
rabits did not see any peace that
day. Even "Glen" took a shot at
them, but those were not in mucn
danger.
Miss Ruth Gonthall was quite ok
with Group last week.
Miss Trilby Walker was in Crick-
EFT last week.
Don't forget your "Uncle George"
at the poles Tuesday.
Mr.. E. F. Butler of Abba was in
Buxton Monday.
Christian endeavor will be led next
Sunday by J. r. Newsome. Topic,
Lesson. There will also
be duet by Mrs. Rosa Guy and r.
J. Potter.
The boys department of the Y. NJ.
C. A. will give grand reception.
%, under the auspicious
of the Drum and Fife Corps.
Several ladies' met at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Smith and organized
a Pastime Aid society. They will
meet again next Tuesday at the
residence of Mrs. Myrtle Steward.
The Halloween social given at
the residence of Mrs. Humlbes by
the Organ club was, as usual, sue
cess.
The Sleeveless and Deaconess'es
will have business meeting Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30.
The choir rendered some beautiful
new music Sunday.
The endeavor was led last Sunday
by r. J. Potter. ". ">' Z.
Rev. Wharton slipped and fell on
the doorstep Sunday morning and
consequently is not feeling so we'll.
Mrs. Villa Roberts united with the
church Sunday evening.
The missionary Ladies met at the
residenceof Mrs. ]. T. Johnson last
Wednesday afternoon. After busi-
ness they were served with delight
full three course dunch. a."~ . =:
The pastors aid society will give
social at the Y. NJ. C. A. next Sat
urday. Your are invited to come
and help make it a success.
The Organ Club will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Ada Monroe next
Tuesday. Each member is requested
to be present. 49r. :.&
D. T. Whitaker editor of the Bux-
ton Leader, visited the Allen endeay-
or last Sunday, was introduced oy
the president and he made a very
interesting address, which was high
ly appreciated by all present.
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