The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-01-21
DOW CITY ITEMS.

Mrs. Frank Comstock and son, of
Manila, came over to the Clarence
O'Meara home Monday for brief Wis
it, going on to Denison Tuesday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Weber departed
Monday evening for Iowa City for
few days visit
Miss Irene Smith entertained doz-
en- of her girl friends last Saturday at
a kensington. They visited and work
ed at their fancy work and thus
passed a very pleasant afternoon.
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs. Andrew Jackson has been on
the sick list for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers, of Denison,
accompanied by Mrs. Rogers aunt,
Mrs. Pressey, and Mrs. Brumain, of
Montour, Iowa, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. Young here Saturday.
An exciting runaway occurred last
Saturday near the John Smith home
on Pretty Prairie. Fred Bean was
hauling ice with three teams, one of
which belonged to his neighbor, Mr..
Zimmerman. The tongue of the last
wagon run through the neckyoke ring,
letting the wagon run forward onto
the horses, which in their fright, run
against the wagon preceding them.
Little Harold Bean was driving the
team hitched to the second wagon and
in his fright he dropped the lines,
causing this team to run. The driver
of the first wagon attempted to stop
the runaway horses and thus his team
ri 10 n n
away. The Zimmerman team got into
the wire fence and were very badly
cut No damage occurred to the 9TH
er two teams.
The four year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Meeves was painfully in
jured Monday afternoon while play
ing with an old meat cutter. In some
manner his index finger on the right
hand was caught and the end of the
finger nearly severed. it being cut
obliquely from the side of the finger
nail across to the first joint. The lit
tie fellow was brought to town where
DR.. Rowe dressed the hand. It is
hoped the end of the finger may be
saved. but it will be several days at
best before the physician can de-
termine if the severed ends are heal
ing properly.
Friends of Miss Belle Black, daugh.
ter of Alex Black, who lives south of
town. will be pleased to learn of her
marriage in Denver to Mr.. Matthew
Morgan On January 18th. The Black
family is well known here and the
friends of Mrs. Morgan will extend
heartiest congratulations to her.
Little Thomas Baber, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Baber, Jr, has been
quite sick for several days past
The meetings which have been in
progress at the M. L. church since
New Years eve. continue with unabat-
ed interest. DR.. Joel Smith is prov
ing live wire and great numbers
are present at every service to hear
his wonderful message. The singer,
Mr.. Mcpherson, is also very popular
and he is doing his share in this great
work in his beautiful singing. There
was another mems meeting held on
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. ]. V. Barbor-
ka. of Denison, was present and gave
a number of beautiful selections on
the harp. DR.. Smiths sermon to
men was even DeLteT IHdu Ou Iue pre-
ceding Sunday. Rev. Joseph Stephen
and Professor Mcpherson held wo-
mans meeting at the Baptist church
from to Sunday afternoon. There
are to be afternoon meetings each af-
ternOon this week at 3 o'clock and on
Sunday at 2:3O special service. An
other singer, Mr.. Heatherington, will
be here from New York to help this
week. The closing day will be next
Sunday and it is expected and hoped
that this day will be the fullest day
az the entire series. A large number
Of converts is reported.
A teachers meeting was held last
Saturday at 2 p. m. at the nigh school