The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-06
KEOKUK NOTES.
(Rev G.. Arthur White)

Sick for this week is not so prevalent
as it was at the last writing.
Mrs. Maggie Barnes, who has been
an invalid for nearly two years, is
much improved and able to travel about
row. Mrs. Sylvia Bennett is still an
invalid.
Mr. Walter Gross, one of Kcokuk s
highly respected citizens, passed away
at his home, 1918 Morgan streets, Mon
day afternoon at 40 p. m. Mr.. Gross
had been suffering from a complication
Of diseases for about three weeks, but
was a patient sufferer and the end was
not expected Mr.. Gross had been
resident of this city for thirty two
years, coming to Keokuk from Mis-
souri,. He leaves to mourn his loss his
wife and four children, two of whom
were at his bedside where he passed
away. His funeral was held Monday
afternoon from st. Mary's Episcopal
church of which he was a consistent
member up to the time of his death.
The Sir Knights and Daughters OF
Tabor will have their grand session at
Centcrville, August 3-S inclusive dele
gates from Keokuk to the session are
Mr.. Edd Powell, Mr.. Benz. Pyles, Mrs.
Adelia Wilson and daughter, lmogcne,
and Mrs. NJ. f. Amons.
Delegates from the First African
Baptist church have been elected to the
association which convcncs at the Ma
pie Street church, Des Aloincs, Aug. II
TO %. Those to attend are Rcv.s w.
IL. Clark, and C. A. White and Mrs. w.
II. Clark and Miss Hucrta Bennett.
The North Missouri association also
has a large delegation to the assOcia-
ton which meets in Macon City, Mo-
The Pilgrim Rest church which has the
.hrrnb in thp ritN
belongs to this association.
Lean year seems to be great year
for cupid to be about piercing the ar
row of love into the hearts of our
Young people, as many have leaped
from pleasure into the bountiful stream
Of life s JOY, the martial tie. The last
Of our weddings was last Thursday eve
ming when Miss Nrrlinc South was
united in marriage to Mr.. Otis Cat
breath at the residence Of the bride. A
beautiful wedding ceremony was per-
Termed by the Rev. j. Sterling Moore
after which an elegant wedding sup
yer was served to the host of friends
and relatives who were present.
Miss Mote Davis and Mrs. Leona
Wright have returned from an extended
visit to Franklin Grove, III. They re
port splendid trip.
Mr.. George Laskv has opened a pan
itoriun at his residence 917 Main Sts
He does fine work and has built up
srlcndid trade.
Our local ball team is instiling a
great enthusiastic spirit among the fans
winning seven game ont Of nine.
Mr. Homer Brown proprietor of one
Of our local restaurants IS manager or
this team and his fans are especially
proud of him.
II nc
limitations and many of our r"oN'c from
have taken advantage G. - "ituatlon
and tridc a ride on the
Many of our people 'pat'ng
on attending the the en- alton celo-
hration at Quincy and F'r' o7ton, Aug
Notes on the churches arc radically
improving.
Bethel church had tag day Satur-
day, July % netting neat sum. Key.
Waters extends to all his hcartfelt
thanks for their generosity to him ana
his church, Sunday picnic, Aug. II.
PILGRIMS Rest church had a bcautl-
July 90. A great time was had and
Pastor Moore is overjovcd at the great
force of workers he has among both
Old and young.
The First African Sunday school had
a program and lawn social Tuesday eve
ming. july 27. The financial assets were
rcportcd fine and Pastor Clark sees not
2 rlimmcr of darkness in KcOkuk s 10y
atty.
Rcv. G.. Arthur White and school
wish to praise and thank the people FOR
their strenuous efforts in making First
African school bonner school for sue
cess in the city.
All these churches and pastors rcnort
excellent divine service for Sunday,
Aug. !. Both of the Baptist churches
having their eauchrist service, ana
large crowds were in attendance.
Pilgrims Rest and First African are
to have picnics for their Sunday schools
IL the near future.