Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-12-26
KEOKUK NEWS.

On Thursday evening, December H.,
there will be turkey supper at Beth
ell church, under the auspices of the
Sunshine club. Mr.. Hunter of Chi
cago will deliver lecture at $3.50 D..
m. 1t is hoped for a good attend
ance.
b The junior auxiliary of the Church
of St. Mary the Virgin gave market
on November 26th at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Martin.
Master John Norwood Ashby has
been sick with la grippe for the past
few weeks.
Messrs. Henry Hinch of St. Jo-
seph, Mo-, and Augustus Hinch OF
Fayette, Mo-, spent last Saturday in
our city, the guest of their brother.
Mr.. Geo. Hinch.
Mr.. Clyde Glass of Des Moines de-
lighted his hearers in piano recital
at Bethel church on Thanksgiving
evening. The recital was given under
the auspices Of the Coleridge Taylor
Music club, and to Mrs. Anna Holmes,
the president, much credit is due for
the grand success. More than $45
being realized.
The home talent program at Pill
grim's Rest church on Thanksgiving
evening more than met expectations.
Miss Daisy Ware was at her best and
the trio composed Of Mark Johnson,
Arthur Fox and Mrs. J. H. Helm was
exceptionally good. Mrs. Rosa Bow
man entertained with musical rendi.
ton. =''
The Carnation Bridge club enjoyed
the hospitality of Mrs. F. D. Bland
at her home on November 26th.
Mrs. Altha Smith is quite i'll a.
this writing.
The condition of Mr.. Arthur Weldon
is still considered quite serious
A recent matrimonial event is the
marriage of Miss Flossie Humphrey
and Mr.. Ora Weldon. Congratulate
tons and best wishes of large circle
Of friends are extended them.
Officer Thos. Freeman was off duty
several days last week, being under
the care of physician.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Green, 1416 Moragn street, one even
ing last week social time was en-
joyed by a number of their friends.
who had been invited by the hostess,
it being the occasion of the 64th
birthday anniversary of Mr.. Green
After congratulations a bounteous
spread was partaken of and the
guests departed wishing their host
many happy returns. -.
The death Of little Winnifred Fields,
the II months old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Fields, occurred last
Friday morning. Friends of the grief
stricken parents express their deep
est sympathy, as this is the second
child that death has claimed from
them in less than two years.
It's sad to part with the gems we
%.-. love,
But our Savior, who doeth all things
we'll, n - 49,. Z.
Hath need Of them in the mansion
above. ~" ~ =,
Mrs. McCutcheon and Mrs. Reuben,
two of our much loved old ladies, arc |
reported i'll at this writing.
A dance will be given at Woodman |
hall on Xmas night by the old favor
ties, Messrs. Chas. Owens and Arthur
Frye. The presence Of all is solicit
ed. "A general invitation is extended
TO all friends in neighhboring cities.
Miss Elizabeth Gross spent Thanks
giving holidays in Quincy visiting
friends. 4, ,5@--. :. .',s
Another visitation from the DEATH
angel occurred in our midst last week.
Mr.. Ephriam Hill, one Of our most
highly respected old residents, an
,wering the final summons. Deceased
1ad been in failing health for some
line. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Jennie Hill and one daughter,
Mrs. Ralph Reed, Of this city, and one