Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-20

DR.. A. e. Kepford, state lecturer
on tuberculosis, will lecture at the
Peoples Institute Wednesday evening,
March 18th.
Miss Marie Lewis is suffering with
q severe throat affection.
The Coleridge Taylor Music club
will entertain at musical Thursday
evening, March 18th, at the home Of
the president, Mrs. Anna Holmes. Re-
freshments will be served and an en-
joyable time is looked forward to,
The cantata that was recently
staged at Parish hall under the aus
pices of the Choral Study club was
decided success. Miss Daisy Ware
is the efficient vocal instructor Of this
club, which alone stands for achieve
ment.
Mrs. A. J. Fields was the promoter
Of a play Of recent date that was
given at Parish hall, entitled "The
Union Depot" ls
Mrs. Bertha Cook Of Peoria, ILL.,,
and Mrs. Carrie Crump Of Indianapo-
lis, Ind, have returned to their homes,
having been summoned here because
Of the illness Of their mother, Mrs.
Jane Coins, who is now convalescent.
Mrs. Etha Coins, who has been i'll
for some time past, is slowly improv-
ing.
Mr.. Clarence Daley, the young son
Of Mrs. Lucy Daley, is very i'll at
this writing.
There is no change for GONZALES
cence noted in the condition Of Mrs.
Sarah Holland Johnson, She has been
a patient sufferer for several months
past.
Mrs. Jerrieta Lasley has been re,
stored to the name Of her first mar
riage, Mrs. Jerieta Morton, by de-
cree Of divorce recently granted from
her husband, David Lasley.
Mrs. Harriet Wathas was taken
quite suddenly i'll few days ago, suf-
fering from a slight paralytic stroke,
Several friends Of Mr.. Jno. Buford,
who seems to have disappeared quite
myseriously, are at a loss to know Of
his whereabouts.
Miss v. Olive Baily is engaged in
the practice of general obstetrical and
surgical nursing. Miss Baily is well
qualified and desires the consideration
of any one in need Of such service.
Mr.. F. D. Fields is reported to be
i'll at his home.
A musical given at the First Afri-
can Baptist church last Monday even
ing was well attended. The promo.-
ers were Mrs. Georgia Caldwell and
Mrs. Edna Alberts.
j DR.. T. H. Phillips, our. venerable
genius, celebrated his 81st birthday
on the 9TH inst. Several Of our old
soldiers and patriorchs were recipi-
ents of his hospitality. .s'',s4'r 81
MOLINE, ILL.
Mr.. Geo. German is on the sick list.
Miss Virgie Hunter entertained a
number of her friends at dinner Sun.
day.
Mr.. Herbs Walkup has gone to Col
orado for the benefit of his health.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
the A. M. E. church Sunday, March
22d.
Mrs. S. B. Walkup spent few days
last week in Galesburg visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Walkup.
Mrs. A. Boyd is on the sick list.
Quite a number of children Of the
city have been sick with the mumps.
Mrs. Matte Smith of Twelfth
avenue is on the sick list.
A benefit mask ball will be given
at the Wagner opera house Wednes-
day evening, March 25th. Music By
fuckers orchestra. Admission;
Ladies, rs cents; men, 35 cents.
A very successful social was given
by the men Of the A. M. E. church
Thursday evening. The ladies were
placed behind a curtain and sold to
the highest bidder, the lady not being
seen until after she was sold. A
three-course supper was served to the
ladies and their purchaser. A neat
sum was made. The men are nov
making arrangements for an apron
sale to be held some time in April.
A local option address was given
Sunday evening by Mr.. Clarence Ire
vor at the A. M. E. church. There
was a good crowd in attendance ana