Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-03
CENTERVILLE NEWS ITEMS.

The death of Mr.. Randle Travis oc-
Cured last Monday at o'clock a. m.
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs.
John Mays, on South Sixteenth street.
He was a native of Virginia and went
from that state to Springfield when
only II years old. He spent his SER
viceable life in that state and three
years ago came to spend the re-
mainder of his life with his daughter
Of this city.
He was born March Is, 1848. Age
at death, 64 years, 8 months and 8
days. When he died he was de-
voted Christian, having been men,
ber of the church thirty-four years.
He was member of the Second Bap-
tist church at the time of his death.
He was also a member of the V. B.
.F.'s society and an honorary member
of the Knights of Tabor. The knights
of this city acted as pallbearers. He
leaves to mourn his loss three sons
and a daughter, Mrs. John Mays Of
this city, Mr.. Harry Travis of Omaha,
Nebraska, and Mr.. John Travis Of
Gary, Indiana, and Mr.. William Ira
Wis of Kansas City, Mo-, and five
grandchildren and host of friends
of this city.
The Xmas tree and program at the
Second Baptist church was largely
attended on Tuesday evening, De-
cember "a. About fifty little children
were present, of which about thirty
eight took part in the program. Many
beautiful presents were received by
both old and young people. Mrs. A.
L. Crittendon, assisted by Miss Cor
nelia Smith, had charge of the pro-
gram and the Xmas tree. The pro-
gram was beautifully rendered and
much credit is due the Sunday school
superintendent and her assistant for
the manner in which it was rendered.
December 25th, Xmas night, the old
folks program was rendered. 1t was
an excellent program. The song by
the trio was grand, with Mrs. l.. D.
Price as soprano and Mr.. Thomas
Kidding as tenor and Rev. Evans as
bass.
Mrs. Clara Jones of West Garfield
street entertained at din14er Xmas
day several Of her friends at a five
course dinner, after which the gentle
men all went out for shooting ex-
hibition. Mr.. VIM. Noah took first
prize from the men and little Theo-
dore Jones took first prize from the
boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Price of West
Garfield street entertained at dinner
Friday, December 28th, Rev. Evans
and family.
The young people and members
and friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
jackson, who recently went into their
new home on North Third street, was
given hearty surprise. Speeches
and songs were the features of the
evenings pleasure. All went home at
an early hour wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Jackson a Happy New Year.
Last Weeks News.
Married at Second Baptist parson-
age, Sunday at high noon, December
%, 1912, Mr.. Albert Jackson and
Mrs. Lulu Pullens. They were quiet
ly married in the presence Of few
friends. The ceremony was very
impressive one and those present
passed many complimenting remarks
Mrs. Pullens is a devoted Christian
and is at present member Of the
Second Baptist church. She possesses
rare ability as business woman, hav-
ing at present the best patrons OF
the city as her customers in her line
of business, which is the fine art Of
hair dressing. She is also vice queer
mother of the childrens tent Cadets
of Knights and Daughters of Taber'
nacle. Mr.. Jackson is a thrifty
young man and devoted Christian
and a member Of the Second Bantist
church. He is of a quiet disposition
and a good financier. Their many
friends extend to them their heartiest