Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-03-21
KEoKUk NEWS.
(Last Week.

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A recent issue in which our letter
failed to receive publication an &C
count was given of an elaborate din
ner that was served by the hostess,
Mrs. Fannie Stewart, at her home on
February 14th, in honor Of Mr.. j. B.
Alden Of Milwaukee, sswho has since
returned to his home. Mr.. Alden was
the guest Of his mother, Mrs. Maria
Alden, and brother and sister-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Alden. s.
The death of Mrs. Jane Taylor also
failed to appear Mrs. Taylor was
one of our most highly respected old
citizens. Her death occurred three
weeks ago. Of near surviving rela-
tives she leaves two granddaughter
Mrs. Sida Clark and Mrs. Addie
Sackey.
Mr.. Arthur Weldon, who was
stricken with paralysis few weeks
ago, is reported somewhat improved.
Mr.. Fielding Johnson was off duty
as mail carrier for a few days be-
cause of illness.
The altar at Bethel A M. E. church
was beautifully adorned with cut
flowers the 23rd ult,. presented by
Mrs. F. d. Bland in memory of her
deceased mother, Mrs. Martha
Vaughn.
Miss Minnie Green and Mr.. J. E.
Pindell were recently united in mar
riage.
Mrs. Jennie Skinner of Galesburg
ILL.,, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Ho-
BART
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tebeau enter
tanned at their home last Wednesday
evening at a progressive luncheon
Eight couples were present.
Mr.. Alonzo Drain recently passed
the required examination for the mail
service.
Mrs. Anna Holmes, president of the
Coleridge Taylor Music club, very de-
lightfully entertained the club at her
home last Tuesday evening. Mrs
Jennie Skinner of Gaiesburg, ILL.,, was
guest of honor. A musical and liter
airy program was rendered by the diff
ferent members. The next meeting
on March 18th will be at the home
of Mrs. Jennie Freeman. A paper
will be read by Mrs. Jennie Skinner
of Galesburg and a violin solo will
be rendered by Mr.. Arnold Henderson
of Boston, Mass.
A wedding of much prominence that
was not wholly unexpected by the
many friends of the contracting par
ties occurred last Thursday evening,
when the Rev. J. H. Helm united Miss
Alma Johnson and Mr.. Chas. Taylor.
The bride is a member of the younger
social set, of which she is very popu-
lar. The groom is an industrious
young man, being a blacksmith by
trade. Showers of congratulations
are bestowed upon them by their
many friends.
Mr.. SUITE Hawkins is quite i'll at his
home Grave fears have been enter
tanned
The late T. ]. Walker, who recent
ly died, conducted barber shop in
our city for many years. He is SAID
to have been one among the oldest in
his profession. He lived here contin.
uously ever since he.was small boy
being born in the state of Kentucky
He had been member of the Church
of St. Mary the Virgin for several
years.
Mr.. J. B. Matthews and Mrs. Lille
Tydings were recently quietly wed at
Kahoka, Mo.
Mrs, ]. E. Philips is reported as
being ill.
The death of Mr.. Walter Johnson
which occurred at his home last Fri
day evening, has cast a gloom Of sor-
row within our midst. He was a
young man, having only been married
about two years, and has always ap.
peared to be in the best Of health un-
til only one week prior to his death
when he was stricken with penu.
monia. His untimely end coming in
the fullness of young manhood is a
severe shock to relatives and friends
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. H. Helm at Pilgrims Rest
Baptist church last Monday after.
noon. The casket was buried be-
meath numerous and beautiful flora
tributes. He leaves wife, Mrs. Ne
vada Grigsby Johnson; a mother, Mrs
Johnson, and one sister, Miss Bertha
and brothers, Amos, Clay and Scott
all of this city.
Miss Alice Clark of Louisiana
Mo-, who has been conducting revival
n, oot;,,ne, of Eort Madison ic oxnoct,