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Burlington Social Notes Mixed With Local Moves
Mrs J Fred Clarke and Mrs W P Sullivan returned from Des Moines where they attended the State Convention of the D A R. Mrs L L Corey and others from Birmingham spent yesterday with Mrs Charles Conlees and others visited friends in the city last evening. Mrs B T Buckles was called to Phoenix by her mother’s illness. G A Spielman of Packwood bought the Spiers property on South Main street and will move April 1. Ed Bell is ill with diabetes on North Fifth street. J W Rawson of Burlington was a city visitor yesterday. Mrs Ed Glotfelty visited Libertyville. Funeral for Mrs Mason Lewis will be Sunday at 2 p m from her Otoma home. Vera Lindeen, former nurse at Burlington Hospital, is ill with an ear condition but not believed serious. Frank Jacobs and Leland Linn bought Alex Smith restaurant in Lockridge and will take possession. Mr and Mrs Alva Wright will live in Lockridge with Mrs Wright’s mother. Mr Shields and Mrs Shields plan to Chicago. Miss Merle Wright returned from visit with Miss Blanche Culbertson. Beatrice Lally contralto, Miss Mahr soprano, Mr Blake Ottumwa tenor, and E John Richards organist will give a sacred concert at Mt Pleasant’s St Alphonsus Sunday. George Zika of Ottumwa spent yesterday in the city.