Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
MASON CITY, IOWA.

Since the weather has been 50 fair
it has been the means of several Wis
it's by the stork.
The stork visited the nome last
week of Mr.. and Mrs. John Stephen
son, leaving a fine baby girl. Both
mother and child are doing nicely.
We are indeed glad to report the
honor of having with US this week
Rev. DR.. Sheriff., president of George
r. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo-, who
has given US several lectures which
were very interesting and we'll worth
listening to by one of the strongest
and most ablest men Of our race.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Spencer of
Washington, Iowa, have moved to our
city. Mr.. Spencer is contractor and
expects to engage in work here. We
welcome such good men to our city.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Mary E. White of E. Ninth street is
back from her visit from the east and
reports pleasant visit. ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Stratton were
over rejoiced by the arrival Of some
realtives from Frankfort, KY.
Mrs. Henry Cabbell of Ninth street
entertained DR.. Sheriff. and Rev.
Woodford for breakfast Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Walter Davis of Warren
street entertained Rev. DR.. Sheriff.,
Rev. Woodford, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Spencer for dinner Sunday. A three
course dinner was served. .. ~.
Rev. Sherrill delivered an excellent
lecture at the NJ, E. church (white)
Monday evening, which was we'll lis
tened to by a large audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Reeler Of Eighth
avenue very pleasantly entertained at
IL o'clock dinner Tuesday. The fol-
lowing parties were present: Mr..
and Mrs. r. 0. Stratton OF Namely,
Iowa, Rev. Dr.. Sheriff. of Sedalia,
Mo-, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. James, Mrs.
M. M. Brewton, Mrs. Walter Davis
and Mrs. E. Williams and Mrs. VIM.
Carter. After each one found their
place cards they were seated to a
beautifully decorated table, m the
center of which stood a large pot Of
white chryanthemums. They were
served to a three-course dinner. All
departed declaring the hostess a
pleasant entertainer.
We are sorry to report the illness
of Mr.. Chas. Cecil, who was brought
home this morning by his brother.
We hope to report his condition better
soon.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
at Mrs Cabbels. All members are
urged to be present. Business of i'm
portance.
The Union Memorial Literary soci-
ETY. will meet Friday evening as US
ual. The debate is, Who is the most
intellectual colored man, and ar old
time spelling match will also be held.
All are invited.
We have been wondering what had
become of Mr.. Dobbins, the chef on
the Milwaukee railroad. No one had
seen him for nearly week, but we
can announce at this writing that
visitor arrived at his number, Mrs.
Dobbins.
w. L. James and family vert out
t odinner Sunday to the Stratton farm
in an auto. They report a pleasant
trip.
4 The young ladies of Mason City
and grass widows also wan: to know
if all railroad men are married. Ask
Mr.. Dobbins.
Mrs. Thomas Allen of 1923 East 7th
street entertained at 6 o'clock sup
per Tuesday, DR.. Sheriff. and Rev.
Woodford and Mr.. and Mrs. H. Spen-
Ger.
Mrs. M. NJ. Brewton will entertain
for supper Wednesday, MIR. and Mrs.
Lacey Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Sampson,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Crawford and Mrs.
Couzzins Of Yankton, S. D.