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 intermission
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
a 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 few weeks ago Deceased
had been a patient sufferer for near
" two years. His death was caused
by dropsy. He was highly respect
ed citizen and 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
ters, Mrs. Broils Of near Submits
Vile, Mrs. Caroline Hopkins of Rock
Island and Mrs. NJ. e. Amous Of this
city, all of whom were in attendance
at the funeral. Burial was in Oak
land cemetery. = ~ =. ,g sst''.'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 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, Wm., 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 several
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 ir
a local hospital for the past week
is reported to be doing nicely.
Little John Norwood Ashby has
been kept out of school as a result Of
burns he accidentally received.
Mrs. Sarah Holland Johnson's i'll
ness is considered quite serious. AL
hopes for her recovery is shattered
The emancipation proclamation wa
appropriately observed at 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 fnanciers and a business MAJ
of large qualifications, told man
truths that were heartily appreciated
Miss Eldora Burton has gone t
Oskaloosa to visit Miss Deborah Bar
ber.
Mr.. Taylor Robson of Bellhowe1
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 dir
daughters, Mrs. Jno. Payne, Mr.
ner in honor of Mr.. Leo Bond of Ir
dianapolis, Ind. Covers were laid fe
twelve, consisting of very delightf'
, and tempting menu. The out {
town guests present were Mr.. ar
!; Mrs. E. A. Tucker Of Carthage, IL
and Mr.. Leo Bond Of Indianapoli
Ind.
!, Among the social holiday function
was party given by the Miss,
= Bland at their home, Sixteenth al
Fulton streets. Forty-four CUES
= were present and very delight
/ time was enjoyed. ~. r. "a. IT
r Mr.. Leo Bond of Indianapolis, In,
\ was the honored guest at the hon
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Tucker 4
e Carthage, Ill, on New Years da