Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-07
KEOKUK, NEWS.

Mr.. VIM Philips OF HannlDai, VINO
has been i'll for several weeks, but
was reported in our last issue, as con-
valascent has suffered relaspe. His
father, DR. T H. Phillips, and Mrs.
Phillips went to Hannibal last Thurs
day in response to telegram. His
sisters, Mrs. Narcis Wright, OF st.
Louis and Mrs. Arlivia Watson of
St. Paul were each hastily summoned
and are in attendance at his bedside.
Mr.. Phillips has many warm friends
in Keokuk, who seriously regret his
alarming condition.
The interesting news conveying the
announcement of the marriage OF
Miss Sinnie Russ Of Pennington, la.
to Mr.. Geo. Porter of St. Louis, Mo-,
was received last week in this city
by relatives of the bride. Mr.. Porter
is an Industrious and influential man
in his home city, where he has lived
for years, being carpenter by trade,
and at present is District G. M. OF the
Masonic Fraternity of the state OF
Mo. Miss Russ has many friends here
where she is quite favorably known,
who desire to extend heartiest con-
gratulations.,
Mr.. Harry Baily of Vincennes is
quite i'll with measles, having suffered
a relapse. IT'D
Mr.. Richard Elliot, a we'll known
citiden upon our streets for years,
and who is we'll remembered by many
of US, died last Saturday morning at
the Soldiers home at Marshalltown.
He was a civil war veteran, having
enlisted in the Thirteenth United
States heavy artillery and served I'M
til the close of the war. He was
ninety-four years of age and was
admitted to the Soldiers home in
July 1908.
The Ladies' of the Trustee aid So
ciety of Bethel A. NJ. E. church will
have a market and tea at the home OF
Mrs. F. D. Bland, Saturday afternoon,
Feb. 49,. We urge all members and
friends to patronize these ladies as
they are working hard to assist the
trustees to meet some passing obi
cations. r.r
Queen Esther, the cantata that was
staged last Monday night at associ-
alton hall for the benefit of st. Marys
church, was all that could be wished
for. Each character played their role
with such marked ability, even the
finest tot, Louise Martin, that the
we'll packed audience was held in rapt
attention throughout the entire play.
Some of our friends from Quincy
came up to witness the play Of Queen
Esther last Monday, remaining until
Tuesday evening. The visitors were
Mrs. Fanny Munday, Mrs. Rosa Webb
Mrs. Olive Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Fields. .-s.+@
Mrs. F. D. Fields entertained at q
buffet luncheon last Monday after
noon in honor of the Quincy guests.
On Wednesday evening, February
18th, rubber entertainment will be
given at Bethel church under the aus
pieces of The Sunshine club, Admis-
sion is free to all those who bring
a pair Of old rubbers, otherwise the
small fee of 10 cents will be charged.
Come out to this unique entertain
ment and help us to raise some mon-
ey for the benefit Of the church.
Rev. J. P. Sims is planning for
revival in the near future.
Mrs. F. D. Bland, with q company
Of other ladies, entertained at her
home last Tuesday afternoon at
bridge in honor Of the Quincy
guests. IA
The different characters who so
successfully scored in the cantata,
Queen Esther, last Monday night
gave repition Of this classical pro-
duction on, last z Tuesday evening.
More than 100 tickets were sold to
the members Of st. Johns church
(white.)
\; Wedding bells ceased to clamor for
q few minutes, only to sound where
and when we least expect them.
Your correspondent desires to thank |
subscriber and friends who telephone
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