Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-18
CLINTON, IOWA.

CLlNlUN, lOWA.
Clifford Culberson of Davenport
spent July 4th in Clinton with his
parents.
The picnic given on July 18th under
the auspices of the Deaconess Board
was a success. A large number were
in attendance throughout the day
and evening. Dinner was spread at
noon and supper in the evening, Of
which a number partook. One of the
features of the day was ball game
between the married and single men,
which was won by the latter. Vari-
Gus sports and games helped to en-
liven the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wetherall report
the birth of a daughter, born few
days ago. This accounts for the
smiles on the fathers face.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. O. Culberson were
the host and hostess at a we'll ap-
pointed dinner given at their home
on Thursday evening, July Ord, in
honor of Mrs. VIM. Graham of Min
neapolis, MINI. Covers were laid for
nine. On Friday, July 4th, fourteen
ladies were entertained by Mrs. Gull
berson at reception, the hours be-
ing from to Z.
M. 0. Culberson was in attendance
at the grand lodge of Masons, which
was in session last week in Keokuk.
He reports an enjoyable time.
Mr.. VIM. Graham of Minneapolis
is expected in the city some time this
week, when he will join his wife, who
is visiting relatives. Many social
functionsh ave been given FOR Mrs.
Graham while here Thursday even
ing, July 10th, Miss Gilla Robinson
gave a dinner at her home in Lyons.
On Monday evening Mrs. Emma S.
Heron and sister, Miss Sayles,, enter
tanned twenty-four of their friends
at dinner at natures ideal pleasure
spot at Eagle Point park, surrounded
by all the beauties and pleasures of
nature. The event was enjoyable in
the extreme. Tuesday evening Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Bush did the honors
at dinner, to which fourteen were
guests. Other functions will follow
during the week, of which we will
speak later. !!
Mrs. Schiller Emerson Of Chicago
was reported ill las tweek at the home
of her father-in-law, w. A. Emerson.
Rev. Slater and wife are home
from Muscatine, where they were in
attendance at the rally conducted by
the pastor of the A. M. E. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holland Williams Wis
tied Sunday in Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Robinson are
happy in the advent Of son, born
evening. Mother and baby
doing well.
The annual picnic of Bethel A. M.
E. Sunday school will be held On Fri
day, August 1st. A good time is an
ticipated. A number are expected
from out of the city to be in attend !,
ance.
Prof. z. W. Mitchell is IN Clinton
his week in the interest of the Loyal
Legion Cooperative Educational sys-
en-, Of which he is the founder. He
gave very interesting talk on Sun
lay to the school at the A. M. E.
.hurch, showing his interest and sim
.erity of purpose in the race.
Rev. G. E. Sanders left Monday for
Topeka, Kan, to attend the Western
District Baptist association. J
A grand barbecue and celebration
S one of the coming events for Au-
rust 4th, given by some Of our peo-
lie. Arrangements are being made
or excursions to be run here from
ther cities.
A. A. Bush received message
tuesday morning conveying the sad
Intelligence of the death of his wife's
ncle, Mr.. j. T. Blagburn, of Des
doines. He was we'll known in this
ity, where he was resident some
ears ago. His friends were num-
cred by his acquaintance, who re-
ret to hear of the closing OF his
fe's career, and who join in extend
az sympathies to the bereayed fam
" ~ .s".&
Edward Martin, Jr., and Guy Green
Dubuque, Miss Otie McGaw, Carl
,ulberson and Geo. Young of Daven-
'ort were Sunday visitors at the M.
Culberson home. The two former
etlrned to their homes Tuesday
morning. mn
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