Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

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list church Tuesday, May 3. Admission Is
cents.
Miss Efiie jackson. who has been at
the hospital, is improving end Will soon
he ont.
Chester johnson and William Garland
leave Monday to join Pernaugh Bros.
Base ball has opened up in good shape !
and the Des Moines boys are playing
good ball.
VIM. Morgan has returned to his old
home in Baltimore. Md, where he will
probably make his future home.
Its not the intention of this paper to
have papers delivered by its agents where
the person is a regular subscriber
Wednesday. Those present were Mrs. Reeves
Mrs Pondextsr, Mrs. Birney and Miss Biz
ney.
A party was given in honor of Miss
North OF Ottunswa Tuesday eve. Quite
number were present and delightful
time had.
The Ladies Afternoon Social club Will meet
next Thursday at the home of Mrs Fred Jack
son. 1929 Eighth street. All members requested
10 be present.
Mrs. Anna Jones of Abba, isaery sick at her
home Her mother, Mrs. Wiiburn of this city,
is attending her bedside. 1t is hoped by her
many friends in this city that she will fully re
cover soon.
Miles Bell contemplates remoringto Arizona
& tins summer or fail. He has been resident OF
this city for many years; has been in business
and held positions OF trust. The removal OF
himself and family will be regretted bys> large
number OF neghbors and friends.
Rev. Moody, the evangelist Will be here in
June The kind OF religion he has allows
coiored citizens to be elected from his services
without word OF opposition from him Ii
persistently alleged that he Is an evangelist Tor
revenue only
Rev, Dir. Williams is doing some good
work Tor the East Side Baptist church.
He will soon remove his congregation 70
better and more convenient location.
He will pay cash for the LOT and as much
as possible will be paid on the ediiice.
ST. Paul's A. NJ. E. church, corner Second
and Center streets, 7. Reeves, pastor. SUNDAY
school at 5 p. M, IT. E. Barton superintend-
ent, preaching at 1890 a. m; subject, The
Utility OF Brethren Dwelling Together III
Unity 80 p m, song service. The pastor
WIN give brief reproduction Of the famous
lsad psalm. All are invited.
4 John i. and Ed Thompson are attend
ING Drake University. Ed wall become
physician and John l.. will probabl,
adorn the legal profession. They arr
industrious and studious young men anf
can not well fail with such elements II
their make up.
The II. b. s. r. c. mel Mt the home OF Mrs
Wilburn The circle was Visited by Mrs
Anna Edwortley. president Of the WHARF
rinion and Mrs. y. Gordon, secretary OF tn
same An excellent time was had, Following
is the program for May Z Word lesson Mrs
Level; instrumental solo Mrs Levels; paper
Mrs Wilburn; vocal solo, Mrs. Bell: magazine
Mrs Warricks Meet at Mrs. I. f. Williamson
room is, over e2s West Walnut street,
An entertainment was given for tn
benefit Of worthy young lady at tn
Christian church "Wednesday evening
She is notherless and has been very sic
at the hospital. The object deserve
more attention and better patronage tina
it received. One cause Of failure was tn
lack Of proper publicity.
Rev, j. n. Bell, Of Tennessee, wi
hold a series OF meetings at First Afr
can Church of Christ, of this city. Il
is an able divine and is thorough
qualified in the plea Of the Christia
church and according to his telegram re
ceceiyed by Rev. F. Lomack April 30, b
is expected here in time TO fill the pulp
on Sunday or al least Sunday night. A
shonld hear him.
First African Church of Christ Schoo
between Fourth and Fifth street. Lord
day services, Rev. T. Lomack, pastor
Io:45 p. M. preaching, subject, "Lo'
Your Enemies. Pray for Them, an
Seek Their Good;;n Sabbath school 3
M; 7.45 sacred solo by Mrs. J. ]
Blackburn, piano accompaniment;
opening hymn, Mrs. j. L. Blackburn
chorister; $40 sermon. subject, "Oppo
tnnitv to Perform; Present Duty Shout
Not Be Neglected, Least it BE Foreve
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Lost"
At the regular eonyocation OF Kin
solomon Commanders last Thursda
evening the following officers were electe
tor the ensuing year: Sir Fred jackson
Z. c.; Sir r. II. Holmes, generallisimc
Sir T. f. Barton, captain genera
Sir E. I. Banks, prelste; Sir J. II. ShsI
ard, treasurer; Sir &. H. Cleggett. r.
corder; Sir II. II. Lewis. senior warden
Sir J. L. Todd, Junior warden; Sir Rob
Webster, warden Sir G. Stewart, stande
bearer; Sir Jas Wood, sword bearer
Sir ". Williams, seminal.
Elsewhere we publish an excellent SCI
mon for the benefit of those who are a
ways talking and quarreing about tn
noa-essentiaIs in religion. Creeds an
dogmas are among the non-essentiais.
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