Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-08-15

| Misses Lena and Maymie Lewis Of
Des Moines entertained large CON-
pany Of friends last Friday evening
at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Jen-
ME Freeman, in honor of Mrs. Drew,
Miss Carey and Mr., and Mrs. Wilson
of Des Moines. Excellent music was
rendered by the ,Robbins-Mills orches-
ira during the evening.
! Miss Anna Sasley OF Hannibal,
Mo-, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Jerietta Sasley.
Mrs. Mary Fields, Miss Anna Sas-
ley and Mrs. Jerietta Sasley went to
Burlington one day last week on the
steamer Dubuque, enjoying pleas
ure trip over Lake Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Darden and a
party Of friends spent August 4th in
Quincy, going by way of auto. A
large crowd of Keokukians was
there to help celebrate.
Mr.. Arthur Frye has just returned
from an extended touring trip with
the family of E. Ross Baker (whitel.
Mr.. Frye is an expert chauffeur.
Some specimens Of the quality Of
productions that are grown by Mr..
Silas Keller on his ranch in Wyom-
ing were received by his parents a
few days ago, consisting of wheat,
rye, oats and alfalfa. Miss Nellie
also sent US sample Of the beans
she raised. These exhibits are high
ly appreciated by the many friends
Of Mr.. Keller and his sister, Miss
Nellie. We are glad to know that
these young people have seated upon
claim of their own and are meeting
with much success in the far off
west and hope others may emulate
this example.
We are indeed sorry ,c record the
illness of Rev. J. H. Helm, who is,
under the care of an attending physi-
clan. ~
Mr.. Ed Robertson and Miss Isabelle
Aikens left last Monday for Buxton
to attend the annual grand session
Of Knighas and Daughters Of Tabor.
Mrs. J. P. Sims and Miss Kittie
Owens attended the missionary soci-
ETY., which convened in Ottumwa,
The First African Baptist church
will give barbecue in Rand park the
22nd inst. All are asked to come out
and help us through a financial strug-
gle.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Owens,
son. Papa can now smile broader
than ever. .~
Mrs. C. E. Beckley and son, Mon
trose, have returned from Mt. Pleas
ant, where they attended the funeral
of Mrs. Beckley's brother. Much
sympathy is extended them.
Last Sunday was mems day at
Bethel church. OF course the ladies
had to help them. A neat sum was
raised.
Mr.. David Leslie and a party of
friends went to Quincy by auto the
4th Of August. s.
Others going down by auto were
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Freeman and
daughter, Verna, and the Misses Lena
and Maymie Lewis.
4 Mrs. Maria Greene is visiting with
her niece, Mrs. Myrtle Holder, in
Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. L. c. Lowe has organized q
choral study club, with Miss Daisy
Ware as instructor. Miss Ware is
highly cultured vocalist and no doubt
this club will be of great benefit to
our musical talent. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Tebeau entertained
at dinner one day last week Prof. A.
j. Slaves of Kansas City and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Gross and daughter, Miss
Elizabeth. as |
Mrs. Luella Prophet of Chicago is
visiting with her mother, Mrs. Aiken.
Mr.. Harry cambridge of Des
Moines, who has been visiting his
parents, left last Wednesday for Lake
Okoboji, where he will spend few
days before returning home. |
Invitations have been received Wy