Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-14
KEOKUK NEWS.

KEOKUK NEWS.
A birthday party was celebrated al
the home of Mrs. Hattie Morris, 81
johnson street, last Wednesday eve
ming in honor Of Mr. Luther Hardin
An enjoyable time was participated in
Those present from out of the city
were Mrs. Gertie Morgan o. Daven'
port, Iowa, Miss Ruth Washington
Of Canton, Mo-, Miss Jaunita Morris
of Lagrange, Mo-, and Mr.. Bert
Baily of Burlington, Iowa. ,
The many friends of Mr.. Geo
Kelles are glad to know that he is
now engaged in the undertaking bust
ness, under the management of l. S
Ackley, (white,) as embalmer. Mr.
Kelles is a carpenter by trade and
one of our most influential men.
It is with source of deep regret
that we chronicle the death of Mr.
VIM. Philips, son Of DR.. T. H. Phil.
lips. His death occurred at Hannibal
Mo-, last Friday morning. Mr., Phil
lips was proprietor Of first class
barber shop in Hannibal, having To-
Gated there three month ago. Fun
eral service was conducted at Hanni-
bal last Sunday by Rev. C. R. Mellow
ell. The remains were taken to De-
witt, NJ, and inferred in the family
lot there. The deceased is survived by
his father and step-mother, DR.. and
Mrs. T. H. Phillips of this city and
two sisters, Mrs. Narcis Wright OF
St. Louis, Mo-, and Mrs. Arlivia G.
Watson of St. Paul, MINI.
Miss Belle Aiken is now GONZALES
cent after being quite i'll for some
time past. Miss Aiken is the grand
secretary of the Tabernacle daughters
OF this state, and has many friends.
who are glad to know Of her improved
condition. l.s. r..
Mrs. Anna Conn Of Kahoka, Mo-,
was an over Sunday visitor with her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Townsend.
The stork presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Johnson with a bright eyed
baby girl last Wednesday morning
That's the reason why Mr.. johnson
has been wearing an unusual broad
smile. - >,
Mr.. Rcbart Darden is visiting
friends in Milwaukee.
The Wi ling Workers club Of the
Pilgrim Rest Baptist church has been
inactive fer the past two weeks, be-
cause Of the death Of Mrs. }. Il.
Helens' father, Mrs. Silas Vaughn TT
Western, Mo. Mrs. Helen being pres
ident of the club. On next Friday
evening the club will resume activity
with a valentine entertainment and
on each Tuesday evening, social will
be enjoyed, a suitable program Will
be arranged and a jolly time all
around. e., -
Mr.. J. B. Allen Of Milwaukee is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Maria Alden
and his brother and sister-in-law, Mr..
and Ms. VIM. Alden.
Last Sunday was observed at ledies'
day at Bethel church. Large red
heart souvenirs were worn by the
members and friends to signify the
occasion. which was financial sue
cess. To Mrs. Anna Holmes much
credit is due for the unique plan and
the appropriate program that was
rendered during the evening. About
forty-three dollars was realized.
TIE marriage of Mr.. Thomas II.
Browne to Miss Florence M. Cain &C.
cured last Wednesday evening at the
home Of the groom's mother, Mrs.
Henry Baily, 1903 Blondeau street:
Best wishes and congratulations OF
many friends are extended them. /.
Mrs. Ora Hinch Wilson of St.
Louis, Mo-, who has been in our city
for a few weeks visiting her father,
has been joined by her husband. They
exnect to reside here permanently.
The fire department was called to
the home Of offer A: J. Fields one day
Last week, bit little damage was done.
Mss Psnsy Brown of Canton, Mo-
virited with friends here last Sun
dav. e.
;. Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Jones of 1906
Ridge street left last Tuesday after
NOON Cor visit with friends in Quin-
~ III. From there they will 60 to
Edna, Mo-, for a few days stay with
Before returning they will
pend one week in Kansas City. Their
abs nee has been planned for a six
teen dav sojourn.
W. gladly welcome Miss Missouri
H lson of Louisiana, Mo-, who has
te epora,ily located with us.
I Hazel, TIE little daughter Of Mr..
nd Mrs. Chs Wilson, has been Very
IL. The latest report is that she was
mr~oving.
M ssers Bert Rramb.e. VIM. Webb
ind H iris IN Booker visited with
friends in Quincy, ILL.,. last week.
Mr.. Ora B,tes and Mr.. Ollie Brown
ire re,orted on the sick list. Weshope
heir illness will be of short dur
alton. .3 esz
M. Maria Green and MR.. Jennie
Free-an rt+ended the funeral Of
Mr. VIM: Phillips at Hannibal. Mo-,
asst Sunday. VI s..s,,:
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