The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-06-04
DOW CITY ITEMS
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swept up as far as the small gate and
graves which had been nicely decorat-
ed for the following day were badly
marred The exact origin of the fire
is not known as Sexton M. A. Rigsby
with Orvie Boham, who had spent
considerable time the past week in
cleaning and putting things in good
shape for Decoration day, had left the
place before the blaze started.
Martin Wieland received word the
latter part of the week to the. effect
that his son, George, had arrived in
New York from service abroad Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Ahart, residing east Of
town, are also looking forward to the
homecoming of their son, Ed, OF whom
they received similar word during the
past week.
Miss Mildred iButterworth daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Butterworth,
who has chosen Saturday, June It'll,
as the date of her wedding to Lieut..
Floyd Sharp, is an honor guest of the
various social organizations this
week
Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Chamberlain and
daughter, Irma,, left overland the fore
part of the past week for Virginia, ILL.,,
where they went to see Mrs. Chamber
lain's mother, who has been in very
poor state of health for some time.
Misses Josephine Stepanek and
Coda Birkhofer were passengers to
Omaha Monday morning, where they
spent the day, the former going down
to, consult an Occulist.
sChas. Smith and wife, Mrs. J. w.
Mo- Jiolo n
in Denison on Tuesday of the past
week, where they attended the funer-
al of little Robert LANCER, infant babe
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed LANCER. Mr.. Lam
ger is a nephew of Mr. Wieland and
cousin of Mesdames Stepanek and
Smith.
The home of Dr. and Mrs. ]. F. Pot
ter. was the scene, of much pleasure
Saturday afternoon when their daugh-
tiers; Balbina and Adelaide, played
hostesses to the Palo Altos. A num-
Der of invited friends were included
and the attendance was large despite
the rainy condition of the weather.
The afternoon pleasantly passed with
needlework, music, ETC., and at the
close of the day a most delicious menu
was partaken Of. Guests of these host
esses are always assured of fine
time and this event was no exception.
Mrs. Minnie Collins, Of Missouri Val
ley, who was visiting at the G. NJ.
Brake home, was a pleasant guest
from out of town. ....
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Wingrove and
son, Burdette, and daughter, Ruth,
came down from Denisoh. Sunday for
visit with the Thomas Munsey and
p J: Brown families. The former
three returned that evening, the lat
ter remaining until Monday.
G! NJ. Talcott. Frank lanyard and
Floyd Sharp were among the Denison
visitors Monday. -
The every member canvass for the
centenary cause which has been in
progress here for the past week is
succeeding very nicely with every in
dication Of going over the top soon.
The quota assigned to the local Meth
odist church is $11,635. Rev. w. T.
Rink with his appointed committee
have been hard at work soliciting the
members and hope to have the canvass
completed in a short time.
NJ. H. Shearer, of Moberly, Mo-, was
visiting in town over the week end,
leaving on Monday for Ames where
he has taken up post graduate work.
Mrs. F. c. Howorth went down to
Omaha Thursday and spent couple
of days.
AS to the mysterious disappearance
of Roy Tech. the II year old son of
Mr., and Mrs r. w. Tech, from home
recently, a letter was received from
him during the past week stating that
he had accepted employment on
farm near Woodbine, This word COM
ing from him relieves much anxiety
on the part of his home folks and his
friends as we'll.
Misses Margaret Houston and Dor
othy Ahart left Monday for Cedar Falls
where they will, attend the summer
session of school, Misses Irene Smith
and Isabel Scott also left Tuesday for
the same place. The Misses Balbina
and Adelaide Potter expect to Join
the girls there next week, Miss Ade-
lajde's school closing on Friday of
this week. ~
Thursday evening of the past week
a company of young folks, numbering
about thirty-fve, were invited to, the,
0cOISc hcdlllcS uOulc III Lie CUuLtly
for a social time and needless to say
it was Almost happy gathering. Vari-
Gus games furnished the evenings ell
tertainment and the guests were treat
ed to a dainty repast which served as
a closing feature of the occasion.
Mrs John Ahart went over to Ma
pleton Sunday for a visit with rela-
tiyes.
NJ A. Rigsby went, to Wall Lake on
Monday to spend few days with his
son, Charles. Mrs 'Rigsby is spending
a week or so there assisting as cook
in their sons restaurant until some
one else can be secured
The third quarterly conference of
the Methodist church will be held on
Saturday evening of this week in the
League room and good, attendance is
desired as several matters of import
ance are to be brought up before the
meeting. District superintendent
Gable will not be able to be present at
this time as is customary
Mrs. Jesse Coburn and three chill
,dren returned to their home in Deni
son. Monday after a week end visit at
the parental, Steve Carbaugh, home.
Mrs. Gladys PETIT. Of Arion, has ac-