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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
DAVENPORT NOTES,

Rev. Wickerson, pastor of the Third
Baptist church, is in Nashville, Tenn,
attending the Baptist National asso-
citation.
Mrs. Rev. L. Owens and Mrs. SAM
uel Sykes of Fairfield, Iowa, spent
several days in the city, the guests
of Mrs. Cecil Carter.
The following persons left here
this morning to attend the conference
at Evanston: Rev. and Mrs. Stovall
and daughter, Esther, Mesdames
Owens, Sykes, Evangelist L. A. Phil
lips, B. F. Hopkins.
Miss Gertrude O'Neal has returned
from Des Moines, where she gave a
recital, and will leave tonight in COM
pany with her mother to attend the
conference in Evanston.
Mrs. Cecil Carter entertained Mon
day afternoon in honor of her house
guests, Mesdames Owens and Sykes
of Fairfield.
Mrs. Lena James and Mrs. Chas.
Shepard attended the funeral of Mrs.
Carter in Marshalltown last week.
Leon Peterson of Beloit, Wis.,, is in
the city, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
| Maylon Marshall.
Mrs. O'Neal was indisposed several
days with hay fever.
Mr.. Bradford, master of Hiram
lodge, A. F. & A. M, is able to be
out, after several weeks illness.
Miss Ella McGaw has accepted a
position in the Bee Hive Clothing
store.
Mrs. Kate Hart, who underwent an
operation at the hospital, is home and
getting on nicely.
There will be sacred concert next
Sunday evening at Bethel A. M. E..
church, under the auspices of the
stewardesses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

Rev. F.. X. Nicholson left Monday
for the national convention, which
convenes at Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev. F. X. Nicholson reports that the
association was a grand success, both
spiritually and financially.
There will be given an entertain
ment Wednesday evening at the
church for the benefit of the church
under the management of Mr.. L..
Fuqua.
The Missionary Circle will meet at
the home of Mrs. Francis Baker, 1720
Iowa street, Saturday afternoon from
3 to 5 o'clock.
Mrs. ]. S. Jones and Mrs. l.. APP
plewhite have returned from Omaha,
where they spent several weeks visit
ing Rev. and Miss Toomey.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

Mrs. Clara Arbuckle left last Sat-
urday for a days visit in Burlington
with her daughter, Mrs. S. Jones,
leaving there Tuesday for Ottumwa
for an indefinite stay with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. Tindle.
Rev. Lasley returned = Saturday
from Centerville, where he attended
the Baptist association, and reports
grand time.
Miss Georgia Williams stopped off
for few days visit with her grand
father, E. Richman, after visiting her
mother in Abba en- route to st. Louis,
where she is attending school.
Mrs. lone Burnaugh and Miss Louis
Mason very pleasantly entertained the
Kensington last Thursday afternoon.
Light refreshments were served, Mrs.
Julia Hibbs being the out of town
guest.
Mrs. VIM. Lasley has returned
home, after a few weeks visit with
relatives and friends in Des Moines.
The many friends of Miss Hazel
Logan were much surprised to learn
she and Mr.. Howard Burrell were
quietly married in Keokuk last week.
We extend to the happy couple our
congratulations.
Rev. Lowery, Mrs. Mary White and
Mrs. Clay Reed left last night for
Evanston to attend the A. M. E. con-
ference.
Arthur Burnaugh, who is now
working in Keokuk, made a business
trip home Monday.
The reception given at the A. M.
E. church Monday evening for the
pastor and wife was a very pleasant
affair. Mrs. Martha Baugh spoke in
behalf of the A. M. E. church, Mrs.
Harriet Smith in behalf of the Bap-
tist church. Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Harris,
Mrs. Nora Burnaugh, Mrs. lone Bur-
naugh, Mrs. Louis Mason, with the
help of a few others, made the re-
ception a very pleasant affair indeed.
Mr.. Edward Prentice Of Fort Mad
ison spent Sunday in the city.
Saturday, September Il, at high
noon Miss Ida Wicks of this city and
Mr. Ellsworth Waldon of Lacrosse,
Wisconsin, were united in marriage
at the home of her grandfather,
James Wicks. They left on No. 6
for their home in that place. They
carry with them the best wishes of
their many friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

St. James A. M. E. church was
quite we'll attended last Sunday.
Everyone was anxious to hear Rev.
H. P. Jones' farewell sermon. The
dollar money collection was the best
ever sent from this church, being
over $27O. AS a whole St. James had
the best financial report they have
had for many years.
Mr.. Mccormick. assistant postmas-
ter at Boley, Okla, is in the city,
stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. B. L..
White of University avenue.
Mrs. B. K. Archer, the organist at
St. James church, has returned home
from a very pleasant visit to Chicago.
Mrs. Matte Reid and daughter,
Miss Anna May, recently of Kansas
City, Mo-, are stopping at the Dodd
residence on Margaret street.
Mrs. M. A. johnson of 479 Thomas
street is confined to her bed, having
had the sad misfortune to break rib.
Mrs. Nettie Cunningham of Mime
apolis spent the day Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. Hicks, Of Thomas street.
A party comprising the following
ladies formed hiking club and hiked
over to Minneapolis on foot last Fri
day evening, making the time in
about two and one-half hours. The
following ladies made up the party:
Mesdames Mary Black, Ella Cannon,
Ida Broyles, Matte R. Hicks, Hattie
Pickett, Matte Hall and Katie Craw-
ford. The two last named ladies were
the only game ones in the crowd.
They walked back, while the others
came back on the car. Upon their
return Mesdames Black and Crawford
served the crowd to a bounteous sup
per at their home on Rondo street.
They will hike to Mendoza next time.
The testimonial concert at Pilgrim
Baptist church on the 11th for the
benefit of three worthy students was
financial success. .-,. r..
We were very much panied to learn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
Mother of Eighteen Children.

II am the mother Of eighteen chill
dren and have the praise of doing
more work than any young woman in
my town." writes Mrs. c. J. Martin,
Boone Mill, Va. II suffered for five
wears with stomach trouble and could
not eat as much as biscuit without
suffering. I have taken three bottles
of Chamberlain's Tablets and am now
a we'll woman and weigh 1853 pounds.
I can eat anything want to, and IS
much as 1 want and feel better than
l have at any time in ten years. l
refer to any one in Boone Mill or vi
cinity and they will vouch for what l
say" Chamberlain's Tablets are for
sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

The following young people have
gone to attend the different universi-
ties: The Misses Dorothy Watkins,
Ruth Endicott, Evetta Wheatley,
Beatrice Moore are at Jefferson City,
and Miss Bessie Lee is at the Perry
Sanitarium, Kansas City, preparing
to be a trained nurse. The Messrs.
H. Beshears and e. Clayton are at
the State University of Iowa, Russell
Grassland at the University of Mich
igan, Jas. Gordon, Jr., at the Univer-
sity of Illinois, John Simms at the
University of Kansas. We are glad
indeed to see so many of our young
girls and boys securing higher edu-
cation, and we as race must sup
port bur professional and business
enterprises better, so that our gradu-
ates will secure more lucrative prac-
tice and positions after receiving their
diplomas.
Rev. Harts of California is now in
the city and will assist Rev. J. H.
Brooks with his meetings.
Miss M. Moker of Prescott, Ariz.,
who has spent part of the summer
with relatives and friends in this
city, left last Tuesday for St. Paul,
MINI.
The C. M. E. church at Eighteenth
and Beattie streets is being remod
eled and enlarged. The cornerstone
was laid last Sunday afternoon in
the presence Of large crowd. The
pastor, Rev. Mccullough, says if his
members and friends continue to
work in the future as they have in
the past the building will be finished
in the near future, which will afford
plenty of room for the increased at
tendance at most of their Sunday
services In the present building
they could not afford good accommo
datiQns.
1t is rumored that a few weddings
have occurred recently among the
younger people of this city, but since
we have no proof that they are mar
ried will not call any names.
Mrs. Richard Starks, after several
weeks visit in different cities in Ken
lucky, has returned home.
Miss Zenolia Walker will leave Sun
day for Manhattan, Kans., to enter
the university. She will enroll in the
domestic science department.
Mr.. Milton J.. Thomas and Miss
Ella O. Graham of Richmond were
married last Monday. Only a few
persons were present when the cere-
mony was performed. Most everyone
was surprised to hear Of that we'd
ding, but Milt is cheerful and passing
the cigars. We extend congratula-
tions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

The young people have awakened
and perceive that the higher educa-
ton is required to solve the difficult
problems of our race and we have
sixteen scholars enrolled in the high
school this year, namely, Wendell
Johnson, Harold Gooch, George King,
Mckinley Weeks, Victoria Jackson,
Mabel Spoots, Edith Williams, Leo
nora Williams, Marguerite Pertum,
Zella Clark, Ellen Williams, Arletta
Barnett, Jessie Mcclure, S. T. Cropp,
Marie Williams and Beulah Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black of Han
nibal are in the city at the home OF
Levi Palms.
Rev. M. I. Gordon left Tuesday
evening for Evanston, ILL.,, to attend
the annual conference.
Rev. James Eaves of Mt. Pleasant
was visiting friends en- route to Cen
terville to attend the Iowa Nebraska
association.
Mrs. Minona was in the city few
days, the guest of Mrs. H. Owens,
en- route to conference at Evanston,
ILL., Her little daughter accompanied
her.
Mrs. H. Elliott entertained at
breakfast in honor of Mrs. G. Alex
ander of Topeka, Kan, and Mrs. Tina
Chessire Abner Of Wenoka, Okla.
The Mite Missionary society of Mt.
Zion A. M. E. church have completed
their yearly report and were proud to
send as their conference claims $26.
Mr.. Harry Jackson of Milan is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Earl Wagner.
Mrs. Earl Wagner, Misses Hazel,
Francis and Gertie Wagner have re-
turned home from Milan, Mo-, where
they have been visiting Mrs. Earl
Wagner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
son.
Mrs. C. A. Therin Strother enter
tanned week ago Sunday in honor
of Misses Mamie and Grace Jackson
of Delvin, ILL.,, and Mrs. Tina Abner
of Wenoka, Okla.
Mrs. Tina Abner, after a pleasant
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Chessire, has returned to her
home in Wenoka, Okla.
Rev. Carr left last week to attend
the National Baptist association in
Nashville, Tenn. He stopped off al
St. Louis, Mo-, where he was enter
tanned by the PASTORAL association
During his absence Rev. McMann ant
Rev. Page will fill his pulpit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

On Tuesday evening club was Or
ganized at the home of Mrs. Lucille
Howard, to be known as the Wednes-
dly Night club. The following officers
were elected: President, Mrs. Louise
Gray; Vice Preside mt Miss Adah Hyde;
Secretary, Mrs. Edith Strawthers;
Assistant Secretary, Miss Mamie Nc
Elroy; Treasurer, Mrs. Lucille Howard.
Reporter. Miss Gertrude Hyde. The
club which will consist of twelve mem.
bers will hold its next meeting at the
home of Miss Ardella Carr.
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of the death of Mrs. Hattie Hutchin-
son Of Buxton.
Miss Edith Leonard, the efficient
secretary of the West End branch Y.
w. C. A., has returned from visit
TO her home in and about New York
City. She reports a very pleasant
time. s@
Mrs. Addie Minor, who has been
sojourning out west for few months,
returned to the city last week.
Mrs. Dovie Campbell of Winnipeg
is guest at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Adams, All Charles
street.
If you have any news for The By
stander, phone Dale 71s9. We will
be glad TO get it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

themselves and are doing we'll. MIR.
w. F. T. Chandler; one Of the promi-
nent Masons of the Badger state, has
first class restaurant at 317 Wa
basha avenue. DR.. O. c. Howard
! conducts one of the finest tonsorial
shops in this city at AIT Carroll ave-
nue.. He is also a chiropodist. Mrs.
Kate Crawford and sister own a
beautiful home at 525 Rondo street.
Their son, Henry, is quite an indus
trious news agent. Rev. H. P. Jones,
that able and brilliant Christian min
lister, who is destined to become one
of the formidable powers in his
church, has charge of the A. M. E.
church and it is generally crowded
each Sunday to hear his soul-stirring
sermons. They are planning to en-
large their church soon. The Baptist
is presided over by a strong, bright
young man, Rev. Mcdonald. They
are also doing we'll. The Episcopal
has Rev. Lealted as their priest and
the Catholic Colored Mission has
Father Theobald, a we'll trained man
Of experience. Mr.. John Quincy
Adams is still appealing to the peo-
pie through the Weekly Appeal Mr..
Mack Bradley, former Iowan, is To-
Gated here, doing well; also is Geo.
Burnaugh, SO we'll known in Des
Moines. They are both employed by
the railroad company. Kenneth Ham,
ilton, one of our we'll liked Des
Moines boys, is living here, doing
we'll. He is working at the same
place. He and his family have
nice home, we'll furnished. Mr.. l..
Henderson is a former Buxton boy,
doing we'll here. Hon. J. H. Sher-
wood, P. G. M. Of Masons of Mime
sofa and deputy potentate of the
Shriners, lives here. He is a mail
clerk in the U. S. postoffice. He is
one of the leading and most suostan-
tial race men of Minnesota Ye edi-
tor enjoyed Sunday dinner with him.
He owns beautiful home and some
other valuable property. He is
credit to any race. Mr.. A. D. Adams
is also a successful business man.
Miss Grace Smith, formerly of Ke-
hoka, Mo-, is running a rooming house
at 619 Temperance street, doing we'll.
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sick for couple of weeks and does
not improve as fast as her friends
would like. - vs.
The A. M. E. church congregation
gave a chicken dinner last week and
realized a goodly sum for the church
treasury. l..s&
Monday evening in the lecture room
of the A. M. f. church the congrega-
ton gave farewell to the Rev. and
Mrs d. w. Brown. About twenty-five
were present and after refreshments
were served Mr.. John Taylor acted as
toastmaster and many words of en-
couragement and praise and good
bye talks We're voiced, which proved
the high esteem in which the Rev.
and his good wife were held. The
Rev. and Mrs. Brown left Tuesday a.
m. for Evanston, Ill.,, to attend the
annual conference.
Mrs. G. w. Black and Mesdames
Frank Walker and Fred Turner Wis
tied a few days in Oskaloosa last
week. /
Geo. Burkley came in from Daven-
port and visited at the parental Chas.
Burkley home over Sunday.
Orrison Tiffin of Moline spent Sun
day with relatives and friends.
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. w. r.
Sawhill occurred the marriage of
Miss Iota Phillips to Mr.. James
Wetheral of Cedar Rapids in the
presence Of a few intimate friends,
Rev. Sawhill officiating. Mrs. Weth-
eral is daughter of the Rev. L. J.
Phillips, who during his term as pre-
siding elder Of the Keokuk district
brought his family to reside in this
city, and 1ota, as everyone called her,
has remained ever since She attend
ed the public schools here and proved
herself a studious pupil and favor
ite with her teachers. During her
residence she endeared herself to
everyone, both old and young, and all
were sorry to learn that she was soon
to leave good old Washington, but all
wish for her and her husband many
years of happy and prosperous
welded life. The groom is not much
known here, but all who have known
him speak only words of praise for
him. The happy couple left at $50
for Cedar Rapids, accompanied as far
as Coumbus Junction by two Of Mrs.
'Wethera's close friends, the Misses
Luba Gwinn and Helen Motifs, where
they expect to make their home. I
H. Rhodes has severed his connec-
tion with the Rock Island company as
janitor at the depot and Mr.. Hayes
Crayton has succeeded him.
Miss Alice Griffith of Chicago, a
Christian Science practitioner, was a
guest at the Horace Spencer home,
last week. She went on to Mason
City to visit at the Harvey Spencer
home before returning to her home at
Chicago.
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ROCK ISLAND. I'LL.

Miss Oracle Morton returned home
last Saturday, after visiting relatives
in Denver, Colo, all summer.
We are glad to know that Mrs.
Whitfield is improving.
Miss Millie Bennett, who was oper-
ated on by Dr. Davis about two weeks
ago, is able to be home again.
Mrs. Frank jackson and children
have been visiting in Springfield, Ill.
Mrs. Margaret Phoenix has re-
turned to Rock Island, after spending
a pleasant vacation in Chicago and
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cain and
Mrs. Allen of Davenport were callers
in Rock Island on Sunday.
The members Of the Rock Island
Ladies' Federation club gave sur
prise party on Mrs. Henry Houston
last Saturday evening.
Miss Lovey Travers left Tuesday
for Des Moines, Iowa.
Mrs. Jas. Ligons has returned
home, after visiting friends in Chi
cago and Henderson, KY.
Rev. Saunders has left for Evan
ston to attend conference.
Mr.. Walter w. Kimbrough of Chi
cago was visiting old friends in Rock
Island last Sunday.
Mr.. Jas. H. Ligons visited few
days in Chicago last week.
Miss Bessie Kelly spent few days
last week in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mrs. Slaughter is feeling better at
this writing.
The barbecue given by Wayman's
Chapel did not prove very successful.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
Dr.. A. J. Booker and Miss Coiston,
both of Des Moiues, iowa, were rlar-
ried Saturday evening at the resi-
dence of DR.. j. H. Redd. Rev. I. W.
Lewis performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Roy Colman Of st. Paul,
Mimi, and baby have been spending
week with her mother, Mrs. Z. W.
Lewis. Mrs. Lewis will visit wish
Mrs. Colman during Rev. Lewis ab-
sencc at conference.
i Mr.. Chas. Neal expects to leave
the 25th for Washington, D. G.. to
resume his studies.
DR.. J. H. Redd and Mr.. and Mrs. B.
S. Smith went to Anandale, Minn.,
last week on fishing and hunting
trip. DR.. Redd killed several ducks
and there was fish to spare.
Rev. E. r. Edwards of St. James
A. M. E. church, Minneapolis, left
for Evanston to attend conference.
The writer was informed that his re-
turn has been asked for by his men,
bers. ....
Mrs. r. l.. Buttner is visiting in
will take items for the paper. a.,
Chicago and expects to be gone about
three weeks, In her absence Mrs.
Luther Abbey of 2429 Fourth avenue
FIVE-Bystander- ..s..
Mrs. Ida Sellars, president Of the
State Federation, is reported sick at
/ her residence. .t >r.trt, ..ss.|
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mr. H. Beshers, formerly Of St.
Joseph, Mo, but now attending the
State University at Iowa City, passed
through the city this week enroute to
school. While in the city he was the
guest of Mrs. Louise Winn, 1920 School
street Mr.. Beshers was accompanied
by MIR. Clay ton. also of St. Joseph,
Mo. MIR. Beshers is taking dentists
course and Mr.. Clayton an undertaker's
course. Both these young men are to
be commended and we wish them sue
cess in their diffe rent branches of study.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19
CLINTON, IOWA.

Miss Effie Smith of Evanston, ILL.,,
is a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Winfield.
The funerall of Miss May Mitchell,
who passed away at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Mitchell,
in Fulton, ILL.,, on Labor day was held
from her late home, with services by
the Rev. G. w. Slater, pastor of
Bethel A. M. E. church of Clinton,
Iowa, of which she was member,
assisted by Rev. G. E. Sanders of the
Second Baptist church. Beautiful
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

The Des Moinas Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday at the home of DR.. ]. Alvin
Jefferson. The dele gates to the City
Convention reported, after which the
society was favored with an address
from Dr.. Jefferson, subject, 1.-The
Sanitation in the Homes" Miss
Watson of Albany, Mo-, who is attend
ing Des, Moines Colleg, was visitor.
Next meeting will be held with Miss
Margaret Davis at the home of Mrs.
Allen on Park street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mrs. J. H. Perkins, $50 w. llth
street entertained yesterday in honor
of Mrs. Edward Harris of Chicago, Ill.
A large crowd of the society ladies'
were present. The table was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers, etc., and
the dinner was served in 4 courses. A
splendid good time reported by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Miss Tabitha Mash, one of our Des
Moines girls, who has made her home
in Kansas City, Mo-, for several years
returned to our city Sunday to make
her home permanently. She is a
trained nurse of several years exper-
ience and will follow her profession in
Iowa !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

The Mary Church Terrell club met
Monday at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Perkins, roll was called and each men,
ber responded with quotations and cur
rent events. An outline of work was
mapped out to be studied. At the
the conclusion of the program the hos
tess tcok the club members to the
Palace Sweet Cafe, eria for refresh
ments. Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Jessie Davis. Xxx rgj1s. A.. r., e.. 4
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r. N Hyde has returned from At
lantic City, N. } where he attended
the National Conclave of Elks. He
was appointed chairman of the COM
mittee on charters. He also visited
New York City and Philadelphia whe, g
he left some of the soap he is manu-
featuring to be placed on exhibition at
the celebration Proguess of Fifty
Years of Freedom On his return
home he storped over in Washington.
D. C. and Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mrs. w. NJ. Rice of 413 So. E. 10th
street entertained ? few of her friends
at dinner Sunday, in honnor of the
Misses Maggie and Lille Rice of
Chicago who are visiting in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mrs. Ida Wilson Of Los Angeles, Cal.
formerly of Des Moines, is visiting
Mrs. Ester Morton on 10th street and
friends Before returning home she
will visit in Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Rev. and Mrs. Brice U. Taylor left
Tuesday morning for Evanston, ILL.,, to
attend the annual conference of the A.
M. E. church which convenes in that
city this week. They expect to be
gone about two weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

The Mission Circle of the Corinthian
Baptist Church met Wednesday after
noon in the church parlors. Mr.. DEM
mitt, an esteemed member of the
church, was the guest of honor, it
being his seventy-fifth birthday ami
versary. The ladies' served an elab-
crate repast.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mrs. J. H. Brown, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Stella Stanton, return
ed home Sunday morning after a very
pleassnt visit with Mr. and Mrs. G. w.
Stanton Of St., Louis. Mo-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Hopkins of Han
nibal, Mo-, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs John McClain this week. Mrs.
Hopkins is an old school mate of Mrs.
McCIain. Mr.. Hopkins is q mail car
rier in Hannibal and has been on the
force the past twenty-five years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-09-19

The Mothers Congress held very
pleasant meeting Saturday afternoon
at Union Park. The president, Mrs.
Price Alexander. who has been unable
t, attend since May owing to sickness
was present. All members are urged
to be present at the called meeting
September. 10th with Mrs. AL Cater.
The October meeting will be. held with
Mrs. J. w. Field, 769 w. 18th street,