Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
KEOKUK NEWS.

KEOKUK NEWS.
No doubt the readers of The By
stander will welcome the news from
the Power City, after an intermissior
of several weeks. If an apology is
due, your correspondent gladly offers
it, but hope none Of our readers will
discontinue The Bystander for such
frivilous neglect, but trust that you
may have realized the necessity of a
live correspondent and thus encour-
age them by giving your news items
of Importance and by paying your
arrearage subscription.
The death of Mr.. Arthur Weldon
occurred a few weeks ago Deceased
had been a patient sufferer for near
ly two years. His death was caused
by dropsy. He was a highly respect
ed citizen and a kind and indulgent
father. His wife preceded him in
death several years ago. Surviving
him are eight children, viz, Mrs. Eva
Crousen of this vicinity, Oliver, Ben
jamin, William, Stella, Ella and Lulu,
all of this city, and Robert, whose
whereabouts are unknown.
The sad death of Mr.. Mack Payne
occurred in Evansville, Ind, recently.
Mr.. John Payne of this city, a
brother, was notified and sent for the
remains. Funeral was held at Pill
grim's Rest Baptist church, conducted
by the Rev. J. H. Helm. Deceased
is also survived by the following sis
tiers, Mrs. Broils Of near SUBMITS
vile, Mrs. Caroline Hopkins Of Rock
Island and Mrs. M. E. ANGUS Of this
city, all of whom were in attendance
at the funeral. Burial was in Oak
land cemetery. = = ~ .S't t -
Another visit from the death angel
within the last few weeks summoned
the spirit Of Mrs. Martha Scott, wife
of Mr.. James Scott. By this act of
Divine Providence two little children
Viola and James, Jr., were left to
mourn the loss of a loving mother
Aside from the husband and children
deceased is survived by her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Anderson, and
two sisters, Mrs Emma Weldon and
Mrs Jas. Mitchell; five brothers.
Frank, VIM, Dick, Berl and John An
derson, all of New Boston. Burial
was in the family lot near New Bos-
ton.
Miss Florence Wilkinson, who has
been teaching school near Eolia, Mo-.
came home to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Ralph Tebeau, who has been
attending school at Iowa City, spent
the holidays at home with his par
ents.
Mr.. Nathan Mitchell has returned
home, after an absence of severa
weeks.
Miss Nellie Keller of Upton, Wy.
oming, is at home for few months
stay with her parents, a leave Of alb
sence from her ranch near Upton hav
ing been granted her.
Miss Letha Johnson visited last
week with friends in Des Moines.
Mrs. Amanda Paine is now con
valescent, after several weeks
siege of serious illness.
Mrs. w. A. Frye, who has been ii
local hospital for the past week
is reported to be doing nicely.
Little John Norwood Ashby ha:
been kept out of school as a result Of
burns he accidentally received.
Mrs. Sarah Holland Johnson's ill
ness is considered quite serious. AL
hopes for her recovery is shattered
The emancipation proclamation wal
appropriately observed az the A. M
E. church on New Years night. Al
address by Mr.. C. R. Joy (white) wa
the dominant feature of the evening
The speaker, who is one of ou
leading financiers and business mai
of large qualifications, told man.
truths that were heartily appreciated
Miss Eldora Burton has gone t.
Oskaloosa to visit Miss Deborah Bar
Der.
| Mf. 1dylOI ,NoDlooIl VI bclIAo"SL
Mo-, spent the holidays with hi
Julia Outlaw, Mrs. Daisy Pettis an
sons, Arthur and Tina Robson.
Mrs. Etha Coins entertained at he
home the 10Th ult. at o'clock din
daughters, Mrs. Jno. Payne, Mrs
ner in honor of Mr.. Leo Bond Of In
dianapolis, Ind. Covers were laid TO
twelve, consisting of a very delightful
and tempting menu. The out O
town guests present were Mr.. an
Mrs. E. A. Tucker of Carthage, Ill
and Mr.. Leo Bond of indianapolis
Ind.
/ Among the social holiday function
was party given by the Misse
Bland at their home, Sixteenth an
Fulton streets. Forty-four guest
were present and a very delightft
time was enjoyed. 4 ,...rfs3
Mr.. Leo Bond Of Indianapolis, Ind
was the honored guest at the HON
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Tucker 9
Carthage, ILL.,, on New Years da!