Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-16

Milton Rasby had his foot hurt in the
mine last week. He is out on his cane.
Mrs. w. J. jackson is on the sick list.
The Sunday School Union met with
Tabernacle Baptist Church last Sunday.
Immediately after the opening the
newly elected officers were installed by
Mrs. w. A. Brown. A very splendid
program was then rendered. The pa
per for discussion was read by Mr., r.
A. Booker the subject Of which was:
els the teachers meetings essential
and why?" Mr.. Booker's paper was
very good, and many others discussed
it, concurring with Mr.. Booker and
gave many good reasons, showing that
the teachers meetings were quite essen
tial to the progressive Sunday School.
Mr. Watkins of Des Moines was pres
ent at this meeting and gave to the I'm
ion some very encouraging remarks.
Mrs. Nora Reasby of Danville, Ills,
arrived in the city last Friday, and will
remain indefinitely. .....rs.s. q
Rev, C. H. Mendenhall is very sick,
having been confined to his bed for
nearly week. 49, ...8
The baby Of Mr. and Mrs. June VIM
sey fell into pan Of hot water and se-
verelly burned one of its hands and legs.
Mrs. Wimsey, with the baby left for
Enterprise, where she could be with
her mother.
DR.. Booker, of Des Moines, gave q
very splendid address to members Of
the the St. Johns A. M. E. church,
Sunday evening, his subject being:
''The Optimistic Negro. I" Those who
heard hi,n said it was fine address.
He was introduced by DR.. c. G. Rob-
son. Mr., G. Watkins the hustling
blacksmith of Des Moines made his first
visit to Buxton last Sunday in company
with DR.. Booker. Mr.. Watkins is very
much pleased with the town of Buxton
and says he expects to come again.
Mrs. Henrietta Harris received tel
egram last week stating that her son
William of Minneapolis was very sick
with pneumonia. Later she received
letter reporting him better.
Mr.. A. G. Rhodes of Des Moines.
poultry fanicer was in the city last week
visiting his parents and friends.
Mrs Anna Malone of Omaha. who has
been visiting parents and other rela-
tives since christmas, left last Tuesday
morning for home. Before leaving, she
paid for six months subscription to the
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injuries received from falling sia Is.
few weeks ago.
Rev. F. B. Woodland made business
trip to Abba Monday.
Justice of the peace Bryson, with his
lady love was in Abba. Monday. Looks
suspicious! .
Mr.. Langhorn Cheatham was cutting
kindling at his home last week when q
piece flew up striking him in the eye.
He left Monday for OttumNa tc have
it treated by specialist.
Leonard Walker is now full fedged
Sunday School scholar having joined
class &C" in Mt. Zion S. S. last Sunday.
There is still room in class &c" for
Amity, "Cooey" Walter and others.
Come on boys-fall in line.
Mt. Zion Mission circle met in the
home of Mrs. A. B. Ward last Thursday
After splendid. program had been rem
dered and Holy Ghost meeting wit
messed, the sister served an elegant
lunch. ,-~'
Miss Veetta Step is still confined to
her bed.
Mr.. Mary Wright is convalescing.
Mrs. Eva Burns is quite we'll again
and will be seen at her post of duty as
organist of Mt. Zion Baptist church. &.
The J F. Baker Printing Co. is be.
coming established very fast and doing
nice work. Give them a trial on any
job work you may have.