Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-25

ity, was accompanied by his wife and
little daughter and son, who we were
pleased to have with US. g..
We were also delighted to have
with us Mrs. Serelda Buckner Of Des
Moines, who formerly lived in our
city. Mrs. Buckner was the guest of
honor at the following social func-
tions while here: At the home of
Mrs. Geo. Kellis on Tuesday after
noon. Mrs VIM. Gross was hostess to
a small company Of friends in honor
of Mrs. Buckner on Thursday after
noon. At the home of Mrs. Nora
Clemens the honor guest was enter
tanned Friday afternoon. Mrs. Susie
Holmes was hostess Saturday after
noon and Sunday afternoon and Sun
day at a 1 o'clock luncheon. Covers
were laid for eight at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Craig, both Mr..
and Mrs. Buckner being present,
after which they left for the country
for few days visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Baily.
The largest crowd that it has been
our pleasure to witness at Woodman
hall enjoyed the festivities Of the
grand promenade last Thursday night,
in which it was stated that everybody
present participated. But we are
thankful to have observed a few who
were merely spectators.
The First African Baptist church
had baptizing last Sunday morning.
On July 22nd they will have a formal
opening, it being the occasion Of their
first anniversary in their present
home. A suitable program will be
rendered. The public is cordially in
vited. w. i.
Mrs. Lena Porter, who has been in
Cincinnati for several months, has re-
turned to our city. ..-s
Mrs. Cecil Carter and children of
davenport, who have been the guests
of her sister, Mrs. B. F. Carter, for
the past few weeks, left this morning
in company with her sister ard chill
dren for Fairfield, Iowa, where they
will visit their mother, Mrs. Sykes.
Mrs. Georgia Caldwell, matron Of
the Gate City Juvenile Tent, an
nounces a picnic to be held in Kill
bourne park the 17th inst. We re-
gret not getting this announcement in
our last issue. '
The Gospel Light club, which was
organized in the country few
months ago, will have their next
meeting on July 26th at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Woods.
Mr.. Silas Kellis is making good on
his ranch in Wyoming. His sister,
Miss Nellie, is with him. These are
two Of our young people whom we
point to with pride and We hope their
courage ana zeal may win 'nem un-
b. :rded success.
Mrs. Jennie Freeman received a
telegram last Tuesday from ner sis
ter, Mrs. Rosa Fuller, of Portland,
Oregon, stating that her husband, Mr..
Geo. Fuller, was not expected to live.
Pnepmonia is the cause. Mrs. Fuller
was formerly Miss Rosa Dandridge.
Mr.. Arthur Robbins, our talented
violinist, who has been suffering for
some time with an enlargement on his
wrist, caused by a sprain, submitted
to an operation last Monday. On
the same evening Dewey Holmes isuf-
fered the misfortune of running a
nail into his foot. Arthur and Dewey
are nephews of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Holmes and make their home with
them.
A picnic was given in Rand park
last Wednesday afternoon for the
delegates and visitors. "A young
horse of Mr.. Reed Lambs became
frightened and ran away, demolish-
ing the shafts Of the puggy. For
tunately no other. damage resulted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter King of Burl-
ington were the house guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Fields during the
grand lodge session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ashby have
purchased two houses and lots in
Messengerville addition. They will
reside in one of the buildings.
Miss Ida Garnett of Macon, MO-, is
a guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Tebeau.
Mrs. Lei. Baily Of Indianapolis is
Wis. lng her mother, Mrs. Coins.
Miss Letha Johnson Of Des Moines
has Joined her parents here. We are
glad to have Miss Johnson with US
again.
Mrs. Etha Coins has gone to In
dianapolis for a visit with her sister,
if,-l; W, Mrs. Carrie Crump.
Mrs. Arlington, state missionary
of Missouri, is in our city in the in
terest of Macon college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tebeau were
host and hostess to company OF ten
gentlemen, visitors and delegates last
Thursday at IL O'Clock luncheon.
The Sunday school of Bethel church
will enjoy a picnic at Wild Cat
Springs the 17th inst. A song SER
vice will be rendered by the choir
next Sunday, the 2Oth.,
hope that subscribers will not
fail to see the correspondent before
the arrival of our editor, who will
make his annual visit next month.
Let's make him smile by having all