The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-11
OTTUMWA BRIEFS.

Dir. and Mrs. B. F. Abner were en-
tertained at luncheon Wednesday even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Greenup.
Mr.. John Cheshire left Monday for
Keokuk, where he is to serve on grand
jury in the federal court.
DR.. B. F. Abner has been rendered a
qua circuit. DR.. Abner needs to be con
graduated in securing such prominent
position. !
Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, who has been
spending the winter in Chicago, Ill,
with her daughters and granddaughter,
has returned home.
Mrs. Alice Gilbert s health condition
still remains bad.
Mr.. Jordan Harlan of Nogales, Ari-
iona, Camp Stephen D. Little, is a Wis
itor in our city, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Robinson in Garfield park.
Mr.. Harlan is a first class private in the
Twenty -fifth infantry, a Christian young
man. He paid a visit to the Mt Zion
A. M. E. church and Sabbath school and
made a few interesting remarks to the
school
The Ida B. Wells Barnett Society met
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Bibb. The meeting was in the form of
pre-nuptial in honor Miss Margaret f.
Davis, who is soon to become the bride
of Attorney w. B. Bruce of Kansas
City, Mo. After a picnic luncheon of
best quality was served, the members Of
the society rendered Miss Davis a towel
shower. The gifts were presented by
Mrs. Helena Downey with a few fitting
remarks, and accepted with response.
Toasts of best wishes to bride to be
were given by all members and by little
Louise Downey, the baby prospective
member of the society, and other baby
boys present. A responsive toast to the
prosperity and growth of the society
and its members was given by the guest
Of honor. ~
The local branch of N. A. A. c. p is
now conducting quiet membership
drive, and expect soon to celebrate their
first anniversary in grand style.
The two weeks revival conducted by
Mrs. Hattie FOLLY for Mt. Zion A. M. Il.
church was success. Twenty-one adj
dition to the church was the result.
Mrs. OWE Gooch was called home to
Moberly, Mo-, on account of the death
of her father, Mr.. Derrick. s...- :".
Last Week.
Mr.. J. E. johnson of Gladbrook, Iowa,
chief cook Of the new hotel there, spent
the week end the guest Of Mrs. Flossy
Williams.
Mrs. U. A. Searcy, who has been as
sisting in the care Of her mother, who
has been quite i'll, has returned to her
home in East st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. G. A. Johnson has returned to
her home in Clinton, accompanied by
her little daughter, Lucille.
Rev. Rhonenee of Council Bluffs, Ia,
was in the city on business recently.
Mrs. Harry Owens entertained at 10
0 clock breakfast Rev. J. H. Ferribee,
Rev. Rhonenee and Rev. E. R. Edwards
Covers were laid for five. A lovely time
was enjoyed by all.
The Faithful Fed Society were de-
entertained by Mrs. Henrietta
Horn at her residence with a dinner
served in three courses. Place cards
were laid for fifteen. Mrs. Horn as
usual proved herself to be a splendid
hostess. h@;.s..
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Hearold enter
tanned Mr.. j. E. johnson at $3.50 dinner
Tuesday evening
DR. and Mrs. B. F. Abner entertained
Mr.. j. E. johnson at 2 clock dinner
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John Che
shire at 'clock breakfast Thursday.
Mrs. F1ossy Williams entertained
few friends last Sunday afternoon to
honor Mr.. j. E. Johnson. ~