Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-09-11
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Mrs. 7. B. Smith Of Chicago, ILL.,,
who has been visiting at the home of
her brother, John Barquette, on a
avenue east for two weeks, left Thurs
day for Ottumwa to spend the day
with her nephew, Perre Barquettc.
Her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Bar
quette, accompanied her to Ottumwa.
Miss Edna Jones left Saturday,
September 9Th, for Quindro, Kansas,
to the Western university, where she
will enter the music department to
take an advanced course.
Walter Smith came in from Chi
cago last Friday to make arrange
ments to take his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Williams, to Chicago to spend the
winter. They expect to 60 Saturday,
September 9Th. Walter said he will
pass Iowa up for his hunting trip
this fall and will go to southern 1lli-
nois instead, where he expects to bag
some coon, opposum and bear. He
spent several days last week at the
state fair.
Rupert Franklin leaves Saturday,
September 5th, for Quindaro, Kansas,
where he will enter the industrial de-
partment of Western university for
a course Of mechanical engineering.
Ed Mills of Buxton spent Saturday
and Sunday with his wife at the city
hospital, where she is now recovering
from recent operation.
Will Rodgers is home from Bluff
Park, where he was employed during
the season. On his return he took
in the state fair.
The family Of F. c., Kimer has
moved in their new home at Beacon
Iowa.
Fred LETTERS has returned from his
three weeks vacation he spent in
Knoxville, Perry, Des Moines and
Lincoln, Neb. He reports a very
pleasant trip.
The home of John Barquette was
the scene of very pleasant recep-
ton Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5,
when Mrs. Barquette entertained some
thirty guests in honor Of her sister
in-law, Mrs. T. P. Smith, of Chicago.
Light refreshments were served. Miss
Leona Burk of Buxton rendered q
musical program.
The members Of Wesley chapel
served an elaborate supper at the
church Tuesday evening. 1t was in
the nature of banquet for the bene-
fit Of the pastor and drew a large
crowd, VINO were we'll pleased with
the menu.
Miss Leona Burk of Buxton has
come to Oskaloosa to make her home
with her cousin, Mrs. Fred Poindex-
ter, on South Market street.
Mrs. Anna Colston of Fairfield was
here attending the annual conference
Of the Free Methodist church. While
here she was the guest of Mrs. Sarah
Schofield.
Mrs. Ella Dyer of Des Moines was
called here Saturday by the serious
illness of her son-in-law, John Brown,
who has heart trouble.
The hall of Maple Grove lodge, No.
Is, will be put in order in time for
the regular meeting Monday night.
Robt. Franklin and son, Horace,
spent Labor day at home, returning
to Hoover On Tuesday.
Mrs. Lesley Greene has gone to
Blanchard, Iowa, for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Brown. She
expects to visit indefinitely.
Mrs. Matte Johnson is visiting in
Des Moines.
Mrs. Porter, who was visiting in
Des Moines during the state fair, has
returned home.
Rev. Woodland of Mason City was
in the city for a few days.
Sunday, September 10, will be Rev
H. B. Jones last Sunday before 60
ing to conference, which convenes in
Chicago. n
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Jones spent
Labor day in Ottumwa visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Cras. Wilson.
Mrs. Robt. Teerley has gone to Des
MONIES to join her sister, Mrs. Lee,
and from there they will go to To-
peka, Kansas, Kansas City and other
points befort returnisg home.
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