Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-11

freshments We're served and every
one present had most delightful
time. Rev. and Mrs. Graves lett for
their home Saturday morning.
Mrs. Jno, Jenkins of Sherburne av.
enue remains in a serious condition,
with no hope OF recovery.
Invitations have been issued for a
silver wedding given by Mr., and Mrs.
7! +. Franklin at their home, CAT Wa
basha street, Thursday eve, Oct. 10.
Mrs. VIM. jenkins has returned
from a pleasant visit in Chicago. She
said she did not want to come back,
but she did.
Mrs. NJ. A. Johnson, of Thomas
| St., is somewhat indisposed this week,
| suffering with sore throat
Mrs. Anna Hughes was hostess to
to the Self Culture club last Wednes.
| day afternoon at her beautiful home
| on University avenue. Mrs. Ora Hall
read a paper which was discussed by
| the members. Refreshments were
| served and the club adjourned to
meet with Mrs. NJ. A. Johnson.
We are very glad to note that Miss
Cleo Larson of Edmund street has
secured employment in the lunch
room OF one OF our large department
stores, the only colored girl in this
department. We trust she may prove
herself worthy by winning the es
| TEEN and respect of her employers.
TO show their appreciation for the
| return of their pastor, Rev. H. p
| Jones, the members and friends OF
st. James A. M. E. church rendered
| him q reception in the church parlors
| Monday evening. A large crowd greet
! ed him. Welcome addresses were Civ
| en- by Mr.. b. l.. White on behalf OF
the Trustees, A. J. Roberts, the Stew
! ards and Stewardesses, B. G. Archer
, the Sunday School; Mrs. Geo. Duck
EFT, Mite Missionary; Geo. Wills, Cit
liens of st. Paul; Revs. Mcdonald OF
| the Baptist church and Camp of the
| Presbyterian in behalf of the church
es. Rev. Strong was master OF cere
monies. A vocal solo was rendered
by Mr.. B. c., Archer; Piano selection
Miss Albreta Bell; pipe organ selec'
tons, Mr.. Robt. Strong. Rev. Jones
responded in his usual pleasant way
after which delightful refreshments
were served by the Stewardesses. Ev'
cry one seemed glad to have been
there.
The executive board of the State
Federation will hold a meeting Wed
nesday afternoon at the home of the
president, Mrs. w. T. Francis. ,
Miss Birdella Harris of Edmund st.
is indisposed this week.
The Williams Jubilee Singers were
greeted by a packed house at the
Pilgrim Baptist church Friday even
ing, Their. concert was an unusually
good one, which pleased all who at
tended. The manager, Chas. p. Will
liams, is an old schoolmate OF Ye
Correspondent, who entertained him
while in the city. The company will
make a tour through California this
fall and winter
Miss Washington was secured as
pianist for the Williams Jubilee Sing
ers, as their former pianist, Madam
Johnson was taken sick and had to
return to her home in Chicago.
Mr.. Augustus D. Gennett and Mrs
Frances Martin were married Tuesday
evening at the home of the bride on
Central avenue. Rev. H. P. Jones Off
cating. A reception followed the wed
ding. Congratulations were showered
upon the happy couple by their many
friends present. They are at home
to their friends at 1872 w. Central Ave.
A new order of the Household OF
Ruth is being organized in our city.
Subscribe for the Bystander and
pay when you get 1t.
Those who are indebted to the
Bystander will please be ready to see
the Agent when she calls.
Rev. Geo. Camp is the new pastor
of the Zion Presbyterian church. He
IS at nr.."Nt stopping at 2S5 Rondo
St.