Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-26
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Wednesday evening, April tenth,
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Endora Ware, 1915 Morgan st.,
occurred the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Ella, to Mr.. Homer Taylor, of
St. Louis, Mo. The bride, was hand
somely gowned in white messaline
silk, trimmed in pearls. She carried
a beautiful bunch of bridal roses. The
couple marched into the parlor to the
strains of wedding march played
by the brides sister, Miss Endora
Ware. The contracting parties
flowers, smilax ribbons and wedding
bells. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. w. A. Bruce Of the Epis-
copal church. After the ceremony a
daintily appointed luncheon was serv-
ed. The bride . a sweet, capable
and accomplished young lady who
has many friends. The groom is an
excellent young man, and is likewise
popular. The couple have the kindest
wishes of all who know them. They
left on the late train for St. Louis,
where they will reside. They were
the recipients of many useful arti-
Giles.
Mrs. Rita Ashby was taken to St.
Joseph hospital Saturday, where she
will undergo an operation Wednes.
day morning. Her aunt, Mrs. Paulina
King, of Burlington, came down to
be with her.
Mrs. Daisy Ware came over from
Chicago last Monday to attend the
wedding of her sister, Miss Ella
Ware. She returned to her home in
Chicago Saturday evening.
The death of little Mary Margar-
ct Draine, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Draine, 1872 Morgan st.,
died Sunday at $50 A. M. of whoop-
ing cough. The funeral was held from
the late home Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. Brewer officiating.
Mary Margaret was about four
years old, a sweet little girl, and will
be greatly missed. There was a pro-
fusion of floral offerings which show
ed the esteem in which the parents
are held. The interment was at Oak.
land cemetery.
: Mesdames Lena Bailey, Carrie
Grump, Bertha Goens are in the city,
called here by the serious illness of
their brother, Charles Goens, who is
being retained at the Mt. Pleasant
hospital. The latest reports are that
his condition is still critical.
The next tea given for the benefit
OF the. Parish Aid society will q be
given by Mrs Nellie Kebo at her
home, 1414 Morgan street May End, to
which every one. is cordially invited.
Mr.. Louie Gregory has bought the
home recently owned by Mr.. w. H.
Shortridge at 1914 Morgan St.
There will be an apron sale and
supper given under the auspices of
the Parish Aid society of the church
of st. Mary the Virgin Wednesday
evening, May 18th, at the parish house
314 N. 14th street, to which every
body is cordially invited.
Remember the chicken pie dinner
given under the auspices of the
Steward Board at the A. M. f. church
Tuesday, April 80, 1912. Dinner will
be served at 800 P. M.
Friends in the city will be pleased
to know that Mrs. Harry Ashby, who
underwent an operation Wednesday
morning at St. Joseph hospital Is do
ing we'll.
In our last issue we informed our
readers of an unprecedented surprise
wedding that was soon to occur. The
termination of this important event
was solemnized last Thursday even
ing at the home Of the bride on Ex-
change St. When Rev. Jonathan
Brewer of the A. NJ. E. Church unit
ed two hearts that beat as one. The
bride who was formerly Mrs. Sarah
Holland has made her home in our
city for several years and has a
large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. The happy groom, Mr.. John
Johnson of Des Moines, formerly OF
this city, has many friends here who
are glad to welcome his return, and
extend to them both heartiest con-
gratulations.
The capacity of the association hall
building was taxed to the uttermost
on the first evening of the Arthur