The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-30
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A party of Quincy people autoed to
this place Sunday, Arthur Johnson,
Geo. Bowen. Miss May johnson and
Miss Ada Huett. and were guests at
the Bowen home.
The sad intelligence reached here
recently Of the death OF the fourteen
year old adopted daughter of Mrs.
VIM. NARROW of Clarinda, Ia, nee
Kitty Hickey, who formerly lived
here. Mr.. and Mrs. NARROW have the
sympathy OF friends here.
Miss Ida Holmes closed success
full term of school Friday. She APP
preciates the beauty OF nature as she
took her school and picniced in the
woods, where an appetizing dinner
was spread. Her work seems to be a
success as her scholars have been
prompt and orderly and the school
closed with a feeling of satisfaction
of having done something worth
while.
Much credit is due Miss Emma ].
Smith. the parish visitor OF keokuk,
for instructing the class for conflrma-
ton at this place.
Mrs. Al. Petty and Mrs. VIM. Riddle
have been chosen as delegates to the
National Grange at Ottumwa in June,
Mothers day will be observed here
May 8. Rev. Rex will exchange pull
pits Sunday with Rev. Frank Imam at
tf.1 Methodist church at Nauvoo.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Lonely of the
diocese of Iowa was accompanied here
~ Rev. John C. Sage, Miss Emma ].
Smith and Frank F. Fuller, all of
keoEuk. when services were held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
Episcopal church After Rev. Sage
had baptised three, the rites Of con-
ffrmation was administered to five,
three adults and two children. The
bishop chose for his sermon. Psalms
122-I was glad when they said unto
me. let US go into the house OF the
Lord. The bishop dwelt largely on
why people go to church, some be-
cause of the eloquent minister, others
because of the excellent choir. but
said in part: I'VE should enter the
sanctuary to praise God" His mes
sage was a most attractive one, of
commanding interest and was justly
appreciated as such. ST Barnabas
put on q new appearance with a vest
ed choir for the first time. Choir Sc
lections of anthems and cffertory
were pleasing.
Mrs. Nancy Avis was enroute to
Kaokuk Thursday.
Harry Reed of Oklahoma is visiting
relatives here.
Rev. Rex, minister OF the NJ f.
church, presented the church with
two handsome contribution plates
Nazarinss are planning for a camp
meeting at this place, with able d.
vines. n
Mrs. Anna Coll was hostess Wed
nesday afternoon to St. Katherine's
Guild OF the Episcopal church. Dainty
refreshments were served
The strawberry crop In this vicin-
city is predicted to be a bumper one.
The local Grange has reached the
ninety mark at this place and still
gaining ground. A hall has been rent
ed and much coed work is expected
BY our rural neighbors.
DR.. Buck Is improving the looks OF
his Office with new coat Of paint.
1t is good news to learn that Mrs.
James Creswell is reganiing her
health.
Miss Ella Walker of Htnsdels was
in this city recently, transacting bust
ness.
Montrose Garden Tool company has
shut down for the summer.
Robert Wilcox, brother of F. W.
Wilcox, the city druggist, has return
ed to his home at Columbus Junction
after weeks visit here.
Wheat in this vicinity Is looking
fine.
Mrs. Aryilia Coovert has been a
guest at the home OF her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Sackman. and return
ed to her home at Alexandra Thurs
day.
Memorial services will be observed
at this place.
The Burlington stone quarry is run
ming regularly and employs about
twelve men.
It IS remarkable the wild flowers
there are this spring.
Miss Martha Sawyer Of Keokuk was
Suezt Thursday Of her sister Mrs.
c. II. Younkin.
The new disease that has been
mentioned n Church Life, has reach ed
/ here sIorbus sabbaticus or Sunday
sickness is disease peculiar to
church members
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer and
daughter Barbara. sutoed from, Farm.
inrton. Iowa. Sunday and were guests
of their relatives.
Thursday night, May 6. at the
school house hall under the auspices
! OF the young mems auxiliary, an en-
! tertainment will he given by imper.
| senator Geo. n. Richie.
| Montrose Civic club will be enter.
tanned at the residence OF Editor Duty
| May 10.
4 large traction engine passed
4 lion.
| The musical entertainment given BY