Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-24
KEOKUK NEWS.

KEOKUK NEWS. VI,
The death Of Mr.. Nelson Anderson
occurred at his home near New Bos-
ton on the 18th inst. Mr.. Anderson
was pioneer farmer living in the
vicinity Of Ne wBoston. He was 81
years Of age and is survived by his
wife, to whom he had been married
fifty years, six sons and two daugh-
tiers, all living in this immediate vi
cinity, viz, Frank, VIM. Abe, Henry,
Berl and John Anderson, Mrs. Emma
Weldon and Mrs. Jas. Mitchell, TO
whom are extended the deepest SYM
patty Of host of friends.
Mrs. Effie Galbraith recently re-
turned from Mexico, Mo-, where she
was called to the bedside of her moth
er, Mrs. Anna Caldwell, and sister,
Mrs. May Glib, each of whom are
now convalescent. Ell.
Mrs. Mary Bland, Miss Bessie
Stuart and Mrs. Etha Coins have
each returned to their homes from
the hospital.
Miss Nellie Kelles has returned
from Monmouth, ILL.,, where she has
been visiting at the home of Miss
Georgia Norwood.
The death reaper silently came in
to our mi6st last Friday night and
took from US gem of the house.
hold, the beloved wife of DR.. I. H:
Phillips. Her young life was swept
away after surgical operation at
local hospital in the midst of all the
tender care that loving hands could
do. As a church and society worker
Mrs. Phillips ability was unsurpass-
ed. She was superintendent of the
Pilgrims Rest Baptist Sunday
school for a long period and was the
M. w. P. of Wisdom Temple, No. 113,
for nine consecutive years. DR.. T. H.
Phillips, at the solicitation Of her re-
quest has under course of construc-
ton literary hall designated as a
meeting place for the U. B. F.'s and
S. M. IT'S, and which will now be
completed and dedicated to her mem
DRY. We would that space would al
low us further comment on the life
of such a character, whose works
will ever stand as fitting tribute to
her untiring labors. Funeral service
was held at Pilgrims Rest church
last Tuesday morning, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. J. H. Helm, assisted
by DR.. J. H. Garrett of Macon, Mo-,
president Of Western college. Mrs.
J. H. Garnet, M. w. G. P. Of the
grand temple of S. M. T. Of Missouri,
conducted the temple service. Of sur
viving relatives there are left to
mourn four sisters and one brother,
viz, Mrs. Dora Davis and Miss Sarah
Graves and Mrs. Hattie Rothwell of
Denver, Colo, Mrs. Maggie Johnson
of Galloway county, Mo-, and one
brother. Paul Graves, Of Lovejoy, Ill.
In loving remembrance we can but
say:
Your work on earth is now complete.
The golden shore awaits thee.
Not far distant we shall meet,
To dwell with thee in eternity.
At the Church of st. Mary the
Virgin there were baptized last Sum
day evening Stacy Flournoy Johnson,
Smith Hamilton johnson, Maxine
johnson and Miss Imogene Wilson.
Relatives here have been tpprised
of the death Of Mrs. D. L. Holmes of
Davenport. Il
Miss Nellie Kelles has returned to
her claim near Upton, Wyoming,
after few months leave of absence,
which she has been spending at home
with her parents.
Mrs. Peter King of Burlington was
an over Sunday visitor at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ashby on
the 18th inst.
Miss Dora Ware has been ill with
typhoid fever for the past two weeks.
That she may soon be able to be out
again is the wishes of her many
friends. r RI
Mr.. w. S. Burns, who has been en-
ployed as janitor at the Trinity
Methodist church (white) for several
years, has gone to Sioux Falls, S. D.,
where he has accepted a similar
position.
Mrs. Harry Ashby and her house
guest, Mrs. Peter King, of Burling-
ton, and Mrs. w. H. Jones were the
invited guests to dinner at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Freeman on
the 18th inst. ....s -
Mrs. Anna Alden recently enter
tanned a company of friends in honor
of her son Clarence's birthday.
Mrs. Hulda Moss of Hannibal, Mo-,
and Mr.. Ralph Watson of St. Paul,
Mimi, attended the funeral Of Mrs.
j. E. Phillips. -. ....
I. Mrs. Annie Geiser Of near New