Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-10-24

MIR. G. w. Pendleton, our leading
tenor singer, was somewhat indis,
posed Sunday, but is much improved
at this time.
Mr.. P. M. Jones of Enterprise was
an over Sunday visitor in the city.
Mr.. Morris Desleet, who has beer
confined to his home, % E. Third
street, since April, is slowly improv.
ing.
Mrs. Sarah johnson of 13 Eas,
Third street, who spent several weeks
in Moberly with friends and relatives
is at home again.
Little Miss Marie Dues is this week
rejoicing over the gift of very
pretty Bible given her by her Sunday
school teacher for perfect conduct
during the Sundays Of the past three
months.
The Monday evening Bible class
was largely attended this week and
in the absence of the pastor, who is
attending the state convention
(white) was taught by ye.,con D. w.
Carter.
Mr.. j. L. Thompson, R. G. Potter
and R. H. Stewart were callers at the
residence Of Mr.. Lewis Nolan last
Sunday, who has been sick for some
time.
Mr.. J. Nj. Moore was called to Des
Moines last Sunday on business.
Mr.. Richard Oliver is back to our
city again.
Mr.. J. H. Reasby is the representa-
tive of the Buxton concert band.
We are glad to see Mr.. Alexander
out again, who was injured at mine
16, with fractured arm.
st. Johns A. M. E. Church.
On account Of the bad weather there
weren't very many out to Sunday
morning services.
We are glad to have our pastor
back this year.
Rev. J. L. Wharton's family arrived
in our city few days ago from Chi
cago.
The Christian Endeavor is growing.
Come out and take part.
Mrs. Sadie Smith, formerly of Bux-
ton, now residing in Des Moines, is IN
Buxton for a few days, to the pleas
ure of her many friends. !
Buxton Briefs.
Mr.. J. E. Downs is still on the sick
list.
Mr.. Lewis Nolen is still on the sick
list. !,
is seriously i'll.
Mr.. Peterson went to Louisville,
KY, last week to see his brother, who
Mr.. ]. l.. Thompson Was here on
business last week, getting subscrib-
ers for The Bystander.
They are having some fine motion
pictures in Cooperstown. Mr.. Asa
Williams is manager.
We are glad to see our old friend,
Mr.. John Harris, back again from
Chicago in our city.
Mr.. Andy Jeffries went to Knoxville
on Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Mary B. Brown is suffering a
verv hard attack of pleurisy.
Mr.. VIM. w. Lee, who has been sick
for some time, died Thursday, Octo-
Der 16. The funeral was held at the
St. Johns A. M. E. church Sunday,
October 10Th, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. J.
L. Wharton officiating. He was a
of St. Johns A. M. E. church
and also a member of Cedar Grove
lodge, No. 1S, A. F. and A. M. He
leaves to mourn his loss wife, two
and a mother and father,
sisters and brothers and relatives and
a, hosts of friends.
Y. M. c. A. Notes.
The Y. M. C. A. has entered into
it's fall and winter work and the men
and boys are spending many pleasant
hours each day in the two buildings.
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 there will
be the regular afternoon meeting. Be
sure that you are there to hear the
speaker of the afternoon. Tuesday
night is Bible class night. Come out
and bring a friend. A glee club has
been formed and the men are doing
fine.
The Y. M. C. A., with the aid OF
the ministers Of Buxton, are making
plans and getting ready for DR.. Drum,
who will visit Buxton some time in
The different gym classes
nave been started for both the men
and boys. Football and basket ball
practice has also started and the men
and boys are taking great deal Of
interest in these two sports, as well as
indoor baseball, handball and many
other games. Many are finding en-
joyment in our fine swimming pool.
Everything points to very busy, in
healthful and helpful sea-
son of work. ~