The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-17
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Rex Pidgeon passed away at his
home west OF town Thursday morn
Inc He was i'll when he arrived home
from trip to California and immedi-
ately retired to his bed. The best of
medical aid was called, but Of no
avail Following this illness OF q
few days duration, pneumonia claim.
81 its victim Rex was a young man
of exemplary habits and sterling
worth. and was esteemed by all who
knew him. He will be sadly missed
in his home and by his legion OF
friends. He is survived by his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Pidgeon,
two halfsisters and one half-brother.
The funeral was held from the
Friends church at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Miss Florence Baker Off.
eating. Interment was made in the
South cemetery.
Rev. T. R.. Gray, who has been the
esteemed pastor OF the Congrega-
L tional church the past four years, has
accepted a call from the Congrega-
tional church at Humeston. The many
friends Of Mr.. Gray and his family
regret that they are to leave Salem,
but wish them success at their new
charge.
The annual thank offering meeting
OF the Congregational Missionary So
ciety will be held at the church Fri
dav afternoon OF this week. Follow
ing the business session, reception
will be held, complimentary to Mrs.
r. r. Gray.
On Friday Mrs. Liant Frazier re
turned from Mediapolfs, where she
vas called by the death Of her friend,
Mrs. Harpers On Monday Mrs. Fra.
zier was again called to Mediapolis
TO attend the funeral Of Mr.. Harper.
Miss Bertha Pitman, instructor IN
the grammar school, entertained the
pupils Of the fifth and sixth grades
at valentine party at her home FRI
day evening. The youngsters report
jolly time and plenty OF delicious
leo cream and cake.
Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Davis will be
hostesses to the members OF the
w. C. It. u and their invited friends
Wednesday afternoon. Following the
business session, social time will be
enjoyed and nice refreshments served
in honor Of Mrs. T. r. Gray.
Lewis Van Dorm, who has been
visiting relatives here, left for his
home at Abba Thursday. Mr.. Van
Dorm and family will soon move to
Salem.
Mrs. Sissie Taylor arrived from Ce-
dar Rapids to spend few days with
her sisters, Mrs. Levi Parkfns and
Mrs. Sam Spray.
Mrs. G. R. Pierce entertained Rev.
and Mrs. T. r. Gray, Mrs. E. J. Keller
and Mrs. Nellie Davis at 6 O'Clock
dinner Friday evening.
Mrs. Pearl Nicholson. Miss Bessie
Elmore, Lewis Van Dorm and Gilbert
Hockett motored to Abba Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Tyner and Miss
Goldie Spray attended the meeting
of the bankers association at Bur-
lington last Thursday.
Mrs. Vera Taylor Smith and child
returned to their home at Fairfield
on Wednesday following visit at
he Levi Parkins home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Doan are
caring for their son, Myron, and wife,
both of whom have been quite III.
Relatives here received word Tues
day that Conn Bailey, a former resi-
\ dent of Salem, had been taken to the
hospital at Burlington for treatment.
Melvine Smyth arrived from NAL
vern for a short visit with his mother
and his sister. Viola.
Mrs. o. N Knight, OF Mt. Pleasant.
visited Mrs. Maria knight and Mrs.
l.. M. Hartley last week.
A number from this place attended
the Eastern Star meeting at Mt.
Pleasant Tuesday night.
Mrs. Philip Brody spent a few days
last week with her brother, Henry
Spellman, and family at Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Zoe Turner is in Chicago this
week attending millinery opening.
Philip Brody and family have
moved into the o. A. Swaitz house
on North Main street.
Rev. and Mrs. T. r. Gray and sons
were 6 o'clock dinner guests OF Mrs.
Keller and Mrs. Davis last Saturday
evening.
S. Bonnell had a public sale of
household goods Saturday afternoon.
G. II. Trilby, OF Mt. Pleasant, was
business caller at this place Mon
day.
The dance was well attended last
Tuesday night.
A good crowd enjoyed tho movies
at the Foss theater Saturday night.
The skating rink was opened Sat
urday by Bert Cooper.
Miss Ruth Foss spent Thursday at
TT. Madison
Mr.. and Mrs. A. IAmm visited
relatives at Mt. Pleasant Thursday
and Friday.
Wife is Wanted.
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