Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-01-31
KEOKUK NEWS.

port is that she was improving.
The body of the late Mrs. Ada Hol-
land, who died in Chicago, was
brought here for burial. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J.
P. Sims at Bethel church.
Mrs. Mamie Thomas Owen has
been very sick, but is now GONZALES
| cling. 4
Rev. DR.. T. H. Phillips was recent
ly summoned to Hannibal, Mo-, be-
cause Of illness of his son, Mr.. Will
liam Phillips, who is at this writing
reported very much improved.
Mrs. Lottie Nelson and daughter of
Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Nettie
Clark of Chicago are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Holt on
Des Moines street. Mrs. Nelson and
Mrs. Clark are sisters Of Mrs. Holt.
Rev. B. S. Sawyers of Chillicothe,
Mo-, is in our city for a few days as
guests of Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Phil,
lips. He filled the pulpit at Pilgrims
Rest Baptist church last Sunday
morning and evening. Rev. Sawyer
is recognized as one of the leading
divines of the North Missouri asso-
citation, being moderator for eight
years, and has been pastor in charge
at Dalton, Mo-, for the past thirty!
three years. 4
Friends in this city received >the
sad news last week apprising them
Of the death of Mrs. Mollie Davis of
Shelbina, Mo. Mrs. Davis was form-
erly Mrs. Chas. Meyers and is a sis
ter-in-law of Mrs. Agnes johnson,
who resides here. Her death was
very sudden, occurring in the church
last Sunday morning just at the close
of service. Mrs. johnson attended
the funeral at Shelbina.
Mr.. James Grigsby was recently
called to Missouri to the bedside of
his mother, Mrs. John Hawkins, who
has been very sick.
Mrs. j. H. Helm is now at Western,
Mo-, summoned to the bedside of her
father, Mr. Silas Vaughn, who is dan
gerously ill, with small hope for re-
covery. ...4 j.
Mrs. Anna Bates visited her father,
Edward Jordan, at Kahoka, Mo-, last
week. Z
There is so much sickness prevail
ent at this writing. Seldom if ever
has our list multiplied so rapidly.
Some additional ones that have been
and are now confined to their beds
are Mrs. Addie Long, Mrs. Nannie
Jefferson, Mrs. Birdie Williams, Mrs.
Jane Washington, Mrs. Mollie Ma
lone, Mr.. F. D. Bland, Mrs. Matte
Russ, Mrs. Mary Hardin. The last
named is the only surviving charter
member of Bethel church. .s ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Palmer
of Maryville, Mo-, are expected to
arrive in our city this week to reside
permanently. Mrs. Palmer was former
ly Miss Amanda Brown, one of our
home girls. We gladly welcome her
return.
Mr.. Everett Reed of Mt. Pleasant
was Sunday visitor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Amous on the
10th inst.
Mr.. Henry Johnson of Mt. Pleasant
visited last week with Mrs. Eta Clark
Owen and sister, Miss Elva Owen,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett and family.
Miss 1mogene Wilson, a grammer
school pupil, won second honors in
the recent examinations. Miss Will
son is bright young lady and we
are proud Of the record she is maxi
ing. She with several others entered
the high school last Monday. 49,,
The members Of Mt. Olive Baptist
church, New Boston, are rejoicing be-
cause Of the addition to their men,
bership of Mr.. Jno. Baily and Mr..
James Clark. The meetings are still
in progress and much good is being
done under the leadership of Miss
Alice Clark of Louisiana, Mo.
Mr.. Geo. Fowler of Hinsdale was
in town on business last Saturday.
The characters that are to appear
in the Queen Esther cantata are now
busy with their rehearsals. The date
will be February 3rd. It is hoped
that a large crowd will greet them.
Proceeds are for the benefit of the
Church of St. Mary The Virgin.
Mrs. Matthew Johnson entertained
a company of friends at cards last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Anna Alden, the assistant su-
perintendent of the Sunday school at
Bethel, reports continued growth and
unusual activity among the members.
Mr.. Henry Harris Of 1901 Morgan
street has been established in our
city for several years as a painter
and paper hanger. If in need of this
kind of work give him a call, as his
work is of the highest type. He So
licits your patronage and insures sat
isfaction. ....... -s
Mrs. w. A. Frye was hostess at her
home last Thursday afternoon to. a
company of friends. Cards was the
amusement feature. The prize honors
were awarded to Miss Artisha Fields,
first; Mrs. Amanda Holt, second, and
Mrs. Emma Tebsau, third. Dainty
refreshments were enjoyed.
A birthday party on last Thursday
evening at the home Of Mrs. Anna
Weldon was enjoyed by severa
friends of Miss Ella Scott, who wa.
the recipient Of many compliment
and congratulations in honor of hav
j inp reached another roilastnna |,