The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-27
BURLINGTON ITEMS.
Especial to the Bystander.

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A large and appreciative audience
were in attendance at the sacred con-
cert, Sept. 18th, which marked the clos
ing of the conference year, and one Of
the most successful in the history Of the
A. M. r. Church. On Monday evening,
the 10th Of September, supper was
given lin the reception hall Of the
church. Over $50 was realized.
Mrs. Grace Burnley and Mrs. Lillian
Abel have registered to train for nurs-
ing under the Red Cross.
One Of the most delightful events Of
the autumn was the party given on the
18th at the residence Of Mrs. Fanny
Parker and daughter, 522 s. 4th ST., by
Mr.. E. Mason, complimentary to his
wife, Mrs. e. Mason, Of Monmouth, Ill,
who has been visiting with her husband
for few days in the city.
Mrs. Andrew Thompson was hostess
to a. company of ladies Wednesday
afternoon from two to five, as a cour-
tesy to her guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Pike, Of Quincy, III.
The Burlington Social Club was en-
tertained last week by Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. Stevens, complimentary to Mr.. and
Mrs. McPike Of Quincy, Ill.
An auxiliary Of Red Cross has been
organized in our city for the colored
women. Mrs. Eliza Ashby is acting
chairman. The ladies meet once week
at the parsonage.
In humble submission Burlingtonians
received the sad intelligence last week
Of the passing of the late J. B. Rush,
Des Moines' prominent attorney and
distinguished citizen. We extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the widow in this
her hour Of sorrow.
Mrs. Rosa Cowden is the recipient Of
letter from her son, Chester, some
where in France,' stating he is well
and quite impressed with the country
and the treatment accorded our boys
over there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ray are the proud
parents of baby boy, born at Burling-
ton hospital last Thursday.
Mrs E. Mason returned to her home
in Monmouth Wednesday, after very
pleasant visit in our city.
Mr. and Mrs. McPike, who have been
the week end guests at the Andrew
Thompson home, departed for their
home in Quincy, ILL.,, last Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Dunn of 413 s.
Adams St., have demonstrated their loy-~
atty by buying Liberty Bond.
Rev. and Mrs. J. III. Belle left for con-
ference Tuesday the 18th.
Miss Jessie Parker reports fine time
during her recent visit with friends in
Des Moines.
A life size picture Of Miss Marguerite
Pearl Martin of Dubuque, Iowa, painted
in oil by Burlington 8 leading artist,
Nine. Hawksworth (white), was award
ed first premium at the Tri-State Fair.
An oil painting Of Lincoln, by Mrs.
Bessie V. Johnson, was awarded second
premium at the Tri-State Fair in Au-
gust. The picture was also exhibited in
the window of the Art-Crafts Shop for
three weeks.
Anyone desiring the agehcy Of the
Bystander will please notify Mrs. J. E..
johnson, ia Spruce st.
The B. J. Progressive Club met with
Mrs. Bessie v. Johnson last Monday
evening. Miss Freda Hughes Of Kan
sas, Miss Francis Jones and Dorcas
Belle were visitors. Madam NJ. F.
Wiedeman (white), Burlington $ distin-
guished vocalist, was visitor and fa-
vored the members and friends with two
solos. She was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. VIM Stevens, the clubs
efficient musician.