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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
MACON NEWS.

The log cabin which was at the
Baptist church on Christmas eve was
greatly enjoyed by the children.
The musical concert which was ren4
dered at the church by Prof. E. W.
Perkins was success.
The B. Y. P. U. gave an excellent
concert Monday night at the V. and
B. church, under the auspices of Miss
Margaret Oliver.
The Xmas tree which was enjoyed
at the A M. E. church was beauti-
fully decorated. ...
Hazel Brummall and LYDIA Pitts
spent few days in Macon
Several of the Macon girls attend
ed the dance in Brookfeld on Xmas
night.
Mrs. Mary Scott Of Chicago, ILL.,, is
the guest of Mrs. Mary Angel.
Mrs. Allie Campbell and Mrs. Beat
rice Sanders of Omaha, Neb., are the
guests of their father. J
Mrs, Sarah Engram Of Helena,
Montana, is visiting relatives in the
city. =
Miss Blanche Brooks spent Xmas
holiday with her mother.
Mrs. Vicora Brassel entertained at
a o'clock dinner Friday,
The Mission Circle met at the resi-
dence of Mrs John Garnor on Friday.
A delicious two-course lunch was
served and all enjoyed themselves ex-
ceedingly we'll.
Misses Mary and Bertha Wallace
and Aline Thompson spent Sunday
night in Macon.
The Garnor brothers, Raymond
Houston and Darlington spent Xmas
night in Moberly.
Several Macon knights attended
the dance in Clarence on Friday
night.
Mr.. Rollie Harris of Broukfield
spent Sunday in Macon.
The bean supper which was rem
dered by the old soldiers on New
Years night was success.
Mr.. Don Cranshaw has returned to
resume MS StudleS III w. -.
Pay your subscription. How do
you expect the paper to run.
The sacred concert which was rem
dered by the evening choir Sunday
night was deemed excellent.
Miss Ida Garnett, the teacher of
the public school in Quincy, spent the
holiday with her parents.
The Georgia Jubilee Co. passed
through Macon on Sunday en- route
for Gallo, Mo-, where they are pre-
pairing to render musical entertain
ment Monday night.
Breakfast was served at the V. and
B. church New Years morning. A
number of people ate breakfast with
the Willing Workers.
Misses Alberta and Hattie Young
spent few days in Chillicothe visit
ing friends.
Miss Bertha Harris Of Ottawa,
Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city
Mrs. Jane Robue spent Xmas day
in Macon.
Mrs. Essie Kellie of Hannibal, Mo-.
is the guest of her mother.
Mrs. Alice H. Crewes and baby
will spend the week end visiting in
Columbia, Mo. '.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

ed Mrs. Lizzie Washington in Corn-
ing, Iowa. s..a5 s@g
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G.. Jones, Jr., took
Xmas dinner with their mother, Mrs.
T. G. Jones, Sr.
Watch meeting will be observed at
both churches. u. ....- IA (. "a. /
A winter picnic was given by MRS.
Cook, in which free dinner was given
to every colored child and all greatly
enjoyed the treat. < u. I.
Miss Susie Lee Of Des Moines Isl
visiting her mother, Mrs. T. Lee.
The X. p. annual banquet was held
at the Armory on December Gath.
Covers were laid for eighty-five. In
stallation of officers for the ensuing
year was conducted by State Grand
Chancellor L. w. Williams. Then
the grand march, after which q
lengthy program was given. rf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
MOLINE. ILL.,, NEWS.

Miss Clara Tarver is spending the
holidays in Chicago. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander of St. Paul
are in the city visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Curtis of Chi
cago are in the city and will spend
the winter at the L. B. Tarver resi-
dence. ,.<.
Mr.. Henry Wood is spending the
holidays with his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Rodgers of Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. Bellfield Nusence of
Bloomfield are visiting at the Clar-
ence Epps residence on Thirty-frst
street.
Mr.. Will Ingram spent Xmas in
Peoria and Galesburg. & .@-s,a
The Misses Allie May and Virgie
Hunter have returned to their home
in Macon Mo-, after an extended visit
with their auntie, Mrs. Eugene Brad
shaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bradley spent
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper OF
Clinton.
Mrs. John L. Jones was called sud,
denly to Chicago to the bedside Of
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Pollard
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
CLARINDA, IOWA.

Misses Arnett, Johnson and and
Moss, also Messrs. Cook, Gipson and
Griggs, attenlel a banquet at Creston
given in honor of Richarl Pringle's
minstrel troupe.
Mr.. Thomas Dunn has been i'll, also
Mrs. Dunn with an abscess on foot.
Mr.. Charlie Oldham has been suf-
fering with rheumatism.
Rev. Mitchell has been enjoying a
visit from his son and daughter dur
ing the week. II .i
Mrs. Lottie Williams Of Peoria, Ill.
is visiting E. B. Cook and family.
Mrs. Birdie Matthews Of Burling.
ton attended the K. P. banquet.
Messrs. Herman Griggs, Frank
Matthews and Miss Sallie Able visit
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The Christmas program and ban

The Christmas program and ban
quet for bethel A. M. E. church Sum
day school was the most unique and
best attended in the history of the
school. The superintendent and pas
tor are delighted over the apprecia-
ton shown the Sunday school. Rev.
and Mrs. T. B. Stovall have been
made happy many times since their
coming to Davenport, some five years
ago, but they say this was the crown
ing Xmas of them all. "
Mr.. R.. T. Hastings, who has been
in Wisconsin for the past six weeks,
returned to Davenport in time TO
spend Xmas. ss 4
The late Lyman K. Sheppard funer-
al was held from the grandparents
home Sunday at 2 p. nn., Rev. F. B.
Stovall officiating. Interment at Fair
mount cemetery. The pail bearers
were six of his schoolmates and club
| members, Gene Thomas, Louis Henry,
Harry Roberts, Thomas Stovall, Oh-
| YER Richardson and Allen Bean.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. E. Jeffers of Des Moines is
visiting her family and friends in
Abba this week.
Mrs. Stevenson Of Buxton spent
Christmas in Abba.
Rev. r. B. Manly, Mrs. Manly, Miss
Azoe Bowman and Mr.. Earl Bowman
took Xmas dinner with Headspeath's s
In Hooking.
The sister and mother of Mrs. Hall
from Missouri are visiting in Abba.
The A. M. E. Sunday school held
their annual Christmas entertain
ment on Wednesday evening.
Those who entertained at Christ
mas dinners were Mrs. H. Bennings,
Mrs. Mary Harris, Mrs. Richly and
Mrs. Washington served Christmas
supper.
Mr.. Moler, the African lecturer Of
Oskaloosa, spoke in Abba on Christ
mas evening.
On Sunday Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth
entertained in honor of Mrs. E. JEFF
frey of Des Moines.
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OTTUMWA. IOWA.

Mrs. Webb, wife Of the pastor Of
Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, Rev. A. N.
Webb, was visitor in this city, the
guest IF Mrs. Oscar Williams, on Pan
ANA street.
The snow house and concert at the
A. M. E. church Christmas eve was
very nice and the children had a time
long to be remembered.
Mrs. Addie Elliott gave a surprise
birthday party for Master Kenneth
Carr at her home in Fairview. The
children enjoyed themselves immense
ly playing games of various kinds.
The hostess served an elaborate three
course lunch.
Christmas night the Second Baptist
church gave their Sunday school con-
cert and tree, which was we'll attend
ed and all the children were greatly
pleased.
Mrs. Ida Stevenson of Chicago is
spending the holidays with her moth
er, Mrs. M. Taylor.
Mrs. Reginald Clark of Omaha is
the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Mate Clark.
Mr.. Thompson had a family re-
union Christmas day. Those present
were E. Thompson and wife of Peoria,
ILL.,, C. Thompson and wife and little
daughter, Clinton, Mrs. Matte
Thompson of Clinton, Mrs. N. Fine
of Clinton, Miss Minnie, Anna and
Bud and wife Of Ottumwa. Mr.: and
Mrs. Thompson are good religious
people and are members Of the A. M.
E. church. We wish them many more
happy Christmases with their family
Mrs. Jessie Renfro is visiting in
Des Moines this week.
Miss Ida Davis is visiting in Des
Moines during the holidays.
Mr.. Harry Horn and wife of Cedar
Rapids and Elbridge Horn of Cedar
Rapids are visiting their mother, Mrs.
Henrietta Horn, on Center avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allsn Of Chillicothe,
NO., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Mitchell.
Rev. T. Carr preached two, inter-
esting and soul-stirring sermons
Sunday and each service was we'll at
tended.
The choir of the A. M. E. church
gave a musical Sunday evening
Great praise is due the choir and
leader, Mrs. Carrie Smith, for such
treat. All were we'll pleased. The
solo by J. Weeks needs special men
ton, as it touched the hearts Of the
hearers and brought tears to many
eyes. We will eagerly look forward
for another.
The Mite Missionary society will
| meet at 4 o'clock at the A.. M. E
church Sunday afternoon, A special
program has been arranged and an
address by noted speaker.
Charles Owens gave \ family din.
| ner Christmas day. He soon viii
reach the 80th milestone and is still
active. May he see many more happy
Christmases.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
DAVENPORT NOTES.
Death of q Bright Young Man.

Mrs. William Piper, who spent
Xmas with her parents at the old
home in Pontiac, ILL.,, returned home
on the 9th of December, 1913, bring
ing her mother, Mrs. Robert Oss;
home with her, who will visit in Dav-
export for an indefinite time.
Mr.. Linsey Pitts, Jr., remains very
sick at this writing at the residence
of his brother, Richard, on East
Tenth street.
Mr.. William Shepard Of N. Grand
avenue is confined to his home with
rheumatism.
Little Rex Henry is some better.
Mrs. Chas. Cain of South Harrison
street entertained for Christmas
breakfast. This is an annual custom
of Lady Cain. She laid covers for
twenty-four invited guests and every
thing that goes to make up a full
and complete Christmas breakfast
was considered. Z!
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. O'Neal Of West
Ninth street served Christmas dinner.
Covers were laid for five guests.
The Misses Clara and Beulah Tom
lin of Muscatine, Iowa, were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Buckner
over Christmas. IL.
The Christmas tree at the Second
Baptist church Wednesday evening
was we'll attended Everybody re-
ceived an Xmas token.
The members of the T L. O. club
entertained December 31st at the
residence of the vice president, Mrs.
Emma Brooks, West Ninth street. =,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Fuqua laid
covers for twelve guests at their res
idence on December 3Oth at o'clock
p. m. Among the invited guests We're
Mrs. Oden of Castor, Wyo., mother
of DR.. r. S. Taylor. g., ~
Mr.. Cass Lambert of South Rock
Island, but a member Of Bethel A. M.
E. church of this city, is very sick at
this writing Many prayers are 60
ing up for his speedy recovery by
his many friends in the tri-cities.
As we 60 to press arrangements
are being made for big watch meet
ing at both of the churches. The A.
M. E. church will serve it's annual
New Years breakfast at the close Of
the watch meeting II
Wishing all Happy New Year.
Lyman Kenneth, Sheppard, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman H. Sheppard,
was born in Davenport, Iowa, June
Is, 1896, and died in Davenport, Iowa,
December 26, 1913, being at the time
of his death II years, 5 months and
6 days of age. He finished the public
schools of Davenport and entered the
high school, but did not complete the
course of studies that he had taken
up. He was member Of the A. N.
E. Sunday school, the Twentieth Cen
tury club and the Boys Athletic club.
He was also member Of Davenport
Buchanan alumni. Those left to
mourn are father and mother, Lyman
H. and Mary E. Sheppard, grand
father and grandmother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac w Sheppard, three sisters,
Irene, Vivian and Helen, two brothers,
Charles E. and Sylvester G., uncles
and aunts and host of friends.
Mrs. William Cail, is quite sick at
the Henry Allen home, her parents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
INTER-ST STATE LITERARY So
CIETY.
Iowa Won Three Prizes and Secured
Two Offices.

The annual meeting Of the Inter-
State Literary society just closed its
session in Atchison, Kans., Wednes-
day night was we'll attended and iowa
won first prize in declamatory con-
test, Miss Edyth Straughter of this
city, second prize in oratory, Miss
Gertrude Hyde Of this city, and Sec
ond prize in music, Miss Sarah John
son of Des Moines. Mr.. Harrison
Gould was called on the executive
committee to succeed Jesse Graves
and Mrs. Edyth Straughter was elect
ed second vice president. The follow
ing are the Iowa delegation from Des
Moines: Jesse Graves, Elbert Hall,
Harrison Gould, Edyth Straughter,
Mamie James, Judith Cook, Sarah
johnson and Gertrude Hyde, D. Mae
Lee of Buxton, Mrs. w. H. johnson
aud daughter, Mabel, of Gravity, and
Mrs. Adah Flummer of 1ndianola.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mr.. Dyspeptlc would you not like
to feel that your stomach troubles
were over, that you could eat any
kind of food you desired without in
Jury? That may seem so unlikely to
YOU that you do not even hope for an
ending of your trouble, but permit US
to assure you that it is not altogether
impossible. If others can be cured
permanently, and thousands have
been, why not you? John R. Barker,
Of Battle Greek, Mich, is one Of them
He says, II was troubled with heart
burn, indigestion, and liver complaint
until used Chamberlain's Tablets,
then my trouble was over. Sold by
| all dealers. d 53
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

A very beautiful reception was given
by Mrs. w. T. Buckner at her beauti-
full home last Monday evening in honor
Of Miss Letha Johnson Of Ksokuk and
Miss Maud Lewis Of Lima, Ia. The
rooms were decorated in holiday colors
and a very enjoyable evening was had
by all present.
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THE CHILD WELFARE COMMIT
TEE MAKES MANY CHILDREN
HAPPY XMAS.

The Trip Around the World, given
bv Mrs. J. B. Rush, Iowa's represen-
tative en- the Child Welfare Commit
tee of the Woman's Auxiliary N. b.
Convention, Friday evening, Decem-
ber 10, at Corinthian Baptist church
proved a grand success. All of the
addresses were carefully prepared
and very instructive. The musical
numbers and readings were the best
written. Mrs. j. B. Rush and her
committee were very much pleased
with the assistance given them IN
trying to care for the needy children
of the city, About 200 tickets We're
sold for the Trip Around the World
and large donations were given. over
$50 in clothing, quilts, blankets and
provisions was collected and distrib-
uted to make seventy children happy
Xmas. Mesdames C. c. Johnson,
Starks, G. w. Stanton, Bertha Long,
Rhone, Richard Johnson, Atty. J. B.
Rush and Mr.. Gamble assisted in dis
tributing the dinners and clothing.
Mesdames Goggins, Simmons, Carr,
Rhone, H. R. Graves, N. c. Marshall,
Bertha Terry, Miss Wilkerson, Mrs.
Geo. Law, Mrs. Garth and Mrs. Top
son. together with the other commit
tee, gave valuable service in making
the Trip Around the World a success.
NEGRO MASONS HONOR ST. JOHN
The anniversary Of the birthday OF
St. John the Evangelist was observed
by the Negro Masons of Des Molnes
this year as it never had been before.
On Saturday evening, December II,
about fifty members Of the crafts, IN
cluding entered apprentices, fellow
crafts, master Masons, past masters,
grand officers and past grand officers,
were entertained by the members OF
Doric lodge in a social session at
their hall over 318 East Fifth street,
at which addresses were made by
Past Grand Master E. 7. Banks,
Grand Master J. L.. Thompson, Wor-
shipful Masters C. F. Topson and j.
B Rush; Dr.. A. J. Booker, master
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. I. J. Robinson of 1927 Walker
street spent Thursday, Xmas day,
with her son, Mr.. H. H. Stone, Of
Marshalltown, Iowa. Thursday even
ing she was entertained at the resi-
dence of Mrs. L. H. johnson, over IL
West Main street, her sons mother
in-law. Friday evening she was en-
tertained by the ladies of the Eastern
Star chapter at the residence Of Mrs.
Walders, Ais Union street. Covers
were laid for fourteen about 1880
p. m. Mrs. Robinson arrived home
Sunday, reporting an enjoyable time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
DAVENPORT NOTES.
Card of Thanks

To all the colored friends who were
so kindly disposed to US in our sad be-
reavement, and especially to those
who visited end spoke cheering words
and opened their hearts in prayer. We
thank Rev. T. B. Stovall for his kindly
spoken words. We thank them one
and all.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Sheppard grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Sheppard
and family, rear 5l4 Division street.
Davenport, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. I. M. Jones gave a
grand Xmas dinner for the old people
of the city. Elaborate preparations
were made to make the dinner very
enjoyable occasion for the guests.
Mrs. Rush gathered up the old people.
Mrs. G. w. Stanton and Mrs. Nellie
Davis assisted in the serving. The
guests talked over old times and had
real jolly time. They will never
forget the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

The Mary Church Terrell club met
Monday night, December 10th, with
Mrs. j. Davis. Study Of the lesson
was Spenaer's "Fairy Queen" which
was led by Mrs. Emerald Mash. The
club will meet next week with Miss
Marie Belle. Subject, "Life of Rob-
ert Wycliff. Leader, Mrs. Arthur
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ST, PAUL BUDGETARIAN.
A Happy New Year to all.

A Happy New Year to all.
Appropriate exercises were held at
the Baptist, Presbyterian and St.
James A. M. E. churches on Christ
mas night by the Sunday schools. A
large crowd attended each church. At
the Baptist church an original drama
was presented by the young boys and
girls.
The choir of St. James church rem
dered the beautiful cantata, entitled
"The Messiah's Advent" Sunday
evening.
Mr.. Samuel Lewis passed away
Sunday evening, after prolonged
illness at his home on Western ave-
nue.. His funeral was held Wednes-
day afternoon from St. James church,
under the auspices Of Douglass lodge,
G. U. 0. F. He leaves to mourn his
loss a loving wife, one daughter and
one son, besides host Of friends.
Miss Alberta Bell is spending the
holidays in St. Louis, the guest of her
uncle and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. w. S.
Brooks. y u .7 81
Mrs. w. B. Tandy of Rondo is Wis
iting her old home in Kentucky. She
will be gone about month.
Misses Eunice Hoaga and Opal
Wade have issued invitations for a
holiday party Friday, January 2, from
to p. m. at 500 Charles street.
Mr.. G. C. Terry Of Sherburne ave-
nue. is convalescent, after a severe
spell Of sickness.
Mesdames Anna Hughes and
Blanche Charleston are both confined
to the hospital at this writing. We
wish for them a speedy recovery.
The ball given by the Shriners on
Monday evening December 29th, was
a swell affair. Everybody was out in
their best frocks and frills and de-
lightful time was enjoyed by the very
large crowd present.
Mrs. Mary Hatcher is expected
home this week from an extended
visit in her old Kentucky home. She
will be welcomed home by her many
friends.
Miss Alice Vassar, one Of our pop
ular young ladies, was very quietly
married to Mr.. J. Sutton of Canda on
the 22nd of December at the home Of
the bride on Rondo street.
The Excelsior club will keep open
house at st. James church New
Years day from 2 to 8 p. m.
The famous H. Y. w. K. club, or
better known as the Hikers, certainly
put on a stunt when they entertained
their friends at progressive dinner
Friday evening, December 26th. The
dinner was served in courses, starting
at the residence of Mrs. Taylor on St.
Albans street, thence to Mrs. Duck
etts, on to Mrs. T. H. Lyles, from
there they sped across the street to
Mrs. Quarles', and on to Mesdames
Crawford's and Blacks, ending up at
the home Of Mrs.-L. Lawrence. Every
one enjoyed the dinner as well as the
hike. The club feels proud Of their
success and will serve lunch at the
meeting Of the trustee election at St
James church Tuesday evening, jan
uary 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Parker enjoyed
a pleasant outing Christmas day al
Anoka, the guests of the Arnold fam
lily.
Mrs. 3. J. Edwards and little daugh
ter, Benneta, are spending the holi
days in Chicago.
The beautiful drama, "Hickr'y
Farm" will be presented soon, unde!
the management of Mrs. Matte R
Hicks and a strong cast of charac
ters. Proceeds for the benefit Of tn
|
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A NICE WEDDING AT ANAMOSA
fCnocia1 tn Rvstandar)

A wedding was solemnized at high
noon Christmas day at Anamosa,
Iowa, that will be of interest to peo-
pie of Des Moines and Colfax, when
Mae Virden was united in marriage
to Harry L. Lewis Of Fort Dodge,
Rev. J. Jasper Jones officiating.
Only the family and most intimate
friends were present. The happy
couple left on the 7:04 train for Fort
Dodge, where the groom has a posi-
tion with the cooperage factory. AT
home after January 1, 1914, at 445
Tenth avenue south, Fort Dodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. John S. Wilkinson of 223 E
Thirteenth street arrived Wednesday
from Winnebago and Minneapolis,
Mimi, where she had been visiting
relatives and friends. She reports
having a Merry Christmas and says
the weather is fine. No snow has
fallen as yet through the north.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
NOTICE TO PROGRESSIYES.

There will be a meeting Of the Polk
County Progressive League at the
Randolph hotel Friday evening, jan
uary End, at o'clock, to complete
arrangements for the Progressive Ly-
ceum Course and to discuss local ar
rangements for the statewide pro-
gressive conference on January 9Th
and 9th.
All progressives of the county, men
and women, whether members of the
league or not, will be welcome.
Casper Schenk,
President of Polk County Progressive
League.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. G.. M. Wilson, wife Of our
popular East Side physician, was
operated on Monday at the Methodist
hospital. It was a very delicate oper-
alton. At this writing the patient is
resting as we'll as could be expected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

WANTED-Light brown skin or
mulatto girl to travel-singer, dancer
or pianist. Salary and expenses. An
swer quick, giving description. E. F.
Elliott, Marshalltown, Iowa, Gen. Del
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. John Jackson, 1911 Buchanan
street, left this week to spend New
Years in Kansas City, Mo-, her old
home. She will also visit Venetia,
Okla, her old homestead where her
son Rufus was born
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
who is seriously i'll.

who IS seriously Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Tarver and Mr..
Lawrence Tarver are on the sick list.
The Aid society are arranging for
. social and concert to be held Janu-
ary 22d at the A. M. E. church. A
play, "The Two Sisters" will be- rem
dered by a we'll selected cast.
Mr.. Milton Richie and daughters,
Mrs. Marion Scott and Mrs. Henry
Robinson, were called to Peoria on
account Of the serious illness of Mr..
Henry Richie.
Mr.. Ben Walkup IS on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Miss Mayrie I. Bell entertained at
a four-course breakfast Sunday as q
courtesy to Miss Leatha Johnson Of
Keokuk, Iowa, who is the guest Of
Miss Lucille Morrison. Covers were
laid for eight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

About twenty friends enjoyed the
hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Claim last Saturday evening at a
buffet supper. The hostess was as
sisted ty Mesdames Harrison Gould
and James Woods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. Harriet Lewis of Fayette, Ia.
is in our city visiting her sister, Mrs.
Martha Bass and other relatives. They
are one Of the pioneers in Fayette
county and highly respected there. %s3aaaa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Mrs. S. C. Phillips Of Holly Springs,
Miss, arrived in our city several days
ago to be with her sister, Mrs. DIR.
C. M. Wilson, who is very sick.