The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

A double surprise party was giver
when on December 9th the member.
of the Coloridge Taylor Glee clut
arrived at the residence of Mrs. VIM
Stevens to surprise her on her birth
day. After being ushered in the hal
by Miss Parker the door of the music
room swung open and Madam Stew
ems, arrayed in party costume anc
holding a birthday cake with twenty
four candles, greeted her guest with
the knowing smile. The double sur
prise was heartily received and very
delightful time enjoyed.
, Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rap
ids was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Washington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Williams enter
tanned Christmas eve complimentary
to the soldiers who were home on fur.
Tough from Camp Dodge.
Mrs. L. Washington entertained
with six-course dinner on Christmas
day. Music was furnished by DR.. J
E. johnson, Leo Johnson and Odel
Smith. A delightful time was en-
joyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brooks enter
tanned the soldiers home on furlough
from Camp Dodge on Christmas eve,
Madam Fanny Parker entertained
with dinner Christmas.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout of S. Adams
street entertained company of
friends at supper the 18th of Deem
bre.
Mr.. Al Ackman was a recent visi-
tor at Camp Dodge.
| Mr. Crawford has returned from
Cam pDodge, having been exempted.
He was too short in stature, but not
in patriotism.
Miss Mary Brooks was hostess of
the Progressive club Monday. After
the usual transaction of business a
dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess, assisted by Elsie Williams.
The club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Manola Belle at the parsonage
! Monday next.
The C. T. G. club gave adelightful
the 18th, the event being her birth
day. Mrs. johnson was hte recipi-
emit of a beautiful birthday cake
holding thirty-nine candles, the gift
of Mrs. Fannie Parker. Vocal and
Instrumental music was the even-
ing's diversions.
Mrs Chas. King visited in Louis
lana during the holidays.
Mr. Geo. Tyler paid brief visit at
Camp Dodge last week. He brought
home the soldier boys who were on
furlough to spend the holidays. The
trip was made in the large touring
car of Mr.. Aleck Moir.
Mr.. Chas. McGinnis is in the city
for an indefinite stay.
The funeral of Fred Woods, oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Woods,
was held at the Underkirchur chapel
on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
January End. Rev. J. T. Belle Off
ciated. Many friends were in at
tendance and extend their sympathy
to the bereaved family.
Miss Thelma v. Smith Of Keokuk,
Iowa, is the guest Of her cousin,
Mrs. Lottie Nelson.
Miss Jessie Parker was hostess to
the A. I. club last week.
Pearl, the Oldest son Of Mrs. Beat
rice johnson, passed away last week,
after an illness of many months.
The funeral services was held at the
A M. E. church, conducted by the
| pastor, Rev. J. H. Belle. -,~-~.,
Pearl was an exemplary young
man. His illness and death has been
a sorrow to the community. Mrs.
Johnson and family have the SYM
| pathy Of all. Arthur, johnson of
Camp Dodge was in attendance at
his brothers funeral.
Mr. VIM. Ashby was called to
Canton to@the bedside of his mother,
who is quite i'll.
Mrs. Alice Dunn, who has been in
disposed for some time, is slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. Mary Edwards, who has been
ill, is able to- be out again.