Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-01
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Obie Gooch entertained
at supper Rev. S. B. Moore, P. e.,
and Rev. and Mrs. NJ I. Gordon. 1t
was delicious repast and many de-
licious delicacies of the season were
served.
Rev. M. I. Gordon made trip last
week to South Dakota, stopping at
Elk Point, Gayville and Yankton, re-
, turning home Friday feeling much
refreshed. He reports fine crops and
many of the colored farmers doing
we'll.
The Faithful Few society met at
the home of Mrs. Minnie Bibbs on
Fellows street. A good attendance
was reported and quite a number of
visitors. A very enjoyable evening
was spent. Refreshments were
served. Next meeting with Mrs. M.
f. Clark.
Miss Gertie Wagner is confined to
her home with appendicitis.
Mr.. Wells Fowler has returned
from Chicago, where he has been
visiting relatives. Mrs. Fowler ex-
poets to return in a few days.
Mrs. Q. B. Taylor has returned
from visit to Abba with friends.
The Benevolent club celebrated the
success of the rally recently held
with an indoor picnic Thursday even
ing, October II, at the home of Mrs.
Dycie Myers, on East Division street.
The evening was pleasantly passed
with music and an impromptu pro-
gram. Mrs. Tina Abner was the
guest of honor and was presented
with silver sugar shell and butter
knife as token of appreciation for
services rendered the club during her
stay in the city. Rev. T. J. Carr
made the presentation speech on be-
half of the club, which was respond
ed to by Mrs. Abner.
Rev. T. J. Carr preached a very
able sermon Sunday night to large
and appreciative audience. The
church, under the leadership of Rev.
Carr, is steadily increasing in every
way, and he is to be commended for
the Jealous work he is putting forth
towards the uplifting Of humanity.
Mrs. Helena Downey has returned
from Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
where she has been visiting her hus-
band, VIM. Downey. She spent a
few days in Mason City and Des
Moines.
Mrs. M. p. Cheshire and Mrs. Tina
Abner of GA West Mechanic street
entertained the Benevolent club
Thursday afternoon, October "a, at
a 5 O'Clock luncheon. Rev. Woodland
Of Buxton was present and spoke
few encouraging remarks which were
we'll received by those present.
Rev. Woodland, who has been con-
Quoting the revival meetings at the
Second Baptist church, left for Bux-
ton on Saturday. dc. i.
Mrs. Logan Of Macon, Mo-, is
spending few days in the city visit
ing relatives and friends. She beau
tifully sang 1.-THE Song 1 Heard on
Sunday Morn" at the Second Baptist
church Sunday evening.
There will be special services at
the A. M. E. church beginning We'd
nesday evening, preparatory to hold
ing revival. -. - -
A number of young girls met re.
Gently at the home of the Misses
Wagner and organized an embroidery
club to meet each Saturday after
noon. Miss Maggie Davis and Miss
Leila Downey are the promoters and
instructors. They have a membership
Of fifteen, with Miss Marguerite Put
ane, president; Miss Hazel Wagner,
treasurer; Miss Lila Clark, secrc-
tary. Next meeting with leila Clark,
321 w. Division street. 49,
Young Mr.. Cheatham, who was
brought to the Ottumwa hospital
short time ago from Eldon, where he
had been run over by freight train,
had his foot amputated and has re-
covered sufficiently to be sent to his
home in the south. s.. >~e&
Mrs. Chas. Wilson has been on the
sick list for several days. LIB
Mrs. Mary Green, Mrs. Frank Hen
son and Mrs. Cleo Tompson spent
last Thursday at the Clark home
lacking comforts. Almost enjoyable
day was spent. Come again.