Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-16


it began The punctuality Of the
true Mason is something to astonishnian.
Solomon and David were examples he
also spoke Of the peculiar degrees; the
33d can be obtained in the United States,
Great Britain, Asia and Canada. The
Dumus choral society rendered some
good pieces. The society is growing
and doing well. After singing the party
partook of a bounteons supper, which
was enjoyed by all.
/ Mr.. Henry McCrayens and editor
Thompson spent Thursday in the min
ing camp around Youngstown. In Boogs-
town most of the colored people are
working there are about 35 coored people
and most OF them advocate free silver
to my surprise and sorrow. Mr.. Tom
Sanford is candidate for Justice OF
peace. Mr.. L. Woodard candidate for
constable both on the free silver ticket
| the only colored candidates in Polk Co.
except Mr.. l. Il. Williamson who is u
candidate for clerk of Des Moines Town
ship. In Youngstown the colorcd people
are nearly all rpublieans. We next went
down to Carbondale where the new
colored miners have been imported from
Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. There is
about 110in all, they seem satisfied and
like Iowa They are all republicans yet
cannot vote this year because they have
not been in Iowa 6 months.
The First African Church Of Christ is
making rapid progress in putting up their
new church. The first story is complete,
the rough floor having been laid, and the
| walls of the superstructure will be com
pleted within the next two weeks. The
roof will then be put OH Immediately and
the lecture room will be plastered at once,
SO as to begin services in it aboutthe latter
part Of November. Sunday, October lS,
is rally day preaching at1l a. m.,3 p. N.
and p. m, by Rev. DR.. Howell of Kan
sas City, Mo-, and other visiting preach
ers. Many OF the members ard friends
| have pledged dollar for that day. All
who love to see the race advance should
| be present and participate in the grand
effort which is being put forth by DR.. f.
Lomack in building this grand church.
Tha young Mems Imperial club was
organized last "Wednesday with member
ship not to exceed % The officers
selected were Charles S. Ruff, president.
James Wood, vice president. Tracy
Blagbuln, secratary. j. Il. Williamson
treasurer. executive committee, G. w.
Hodges, VIM. r. Frazier John Rogers
Perry Richmond. The purpoee of the
| clubis to afford pleasure and entertainment
| for its members and friends. 1t will take
the place ofthe well known Pathfnders.
St. Paul A.w M. f. church2 End and
Center st. T. Reeves, pastor. Sunday
School ats p. m. Epworth League G:30
| p. m. Preaching morning and evening.
Subject at 1880 a. M: THE good will
march on in the realms OF truth until they
shall see Jesus, the embodyment Of truth
as he is. AT Z SO p. m. Subject. "Scatter
the sunshine wherever you so A
word to the Epwarh League. Good
music by The choir. All are anyited
The FL. b. S. Il. c. met at the home of
Mrs Holt. The following officers were
! installed: President. Mrs Cleggett; vice
president, Mrs. Palmer; secretary, Mrs.
Bassileld; assistant secretary, Mrs. War
icks; treasurer, Mrs Holt; oracles Mes
DANES Barton aad Blackburn. Each
member present will beexpected to appear
OH the programme in her own way Oct.
%, at the home of Mrs. Denny.
/ The ladies of the Afternoon Social club
net in regular session with Mrs. B Griffin ;
the president, Mrs. w. NJ. Fletcher, in the
chair. Needle work was taken and pleas
ant conversation was INDUCED in. The
hostess entertained the guests in the din
ing room at 5 o'clock to an elegant repast
which was heartily enjoyed. The club
adjourned to meet with Mrs. j. FL. Shep-
ard.
| Mr. Wm. Mash left last week on his
wheel for Kansas City. 1t is the opinion
of his frinds that he boarded train at the
first station. Mrs Mash preceded him.
They report pleasant time visiting
relatives and friends.
Notice, to whom it may concern. Mr.
Thad Ruff has severed his connections
Oh the Bystander. The Bystander will
accept no accountsor orders unless ordered
by the officers ftae' company.
MIR. and Mrs. John Capart who have
spent the summer at thelakes in lowe
have moved here and will live on 10th
and Park st.
Archie Pergerson will leave for a long
trip to EIdora, Iowa. on his wheel to visit
his brother and viii return Friday.
Miss Zella Davis has again taken upnel
work in business school.
Miss Nettie Wood who has
been sick the past week is slowly
improving.
Mr.. Henry McCraven will preach
Sunday morning at Youngstown
| at 1920 o'clock A. M,
Mr. Claude Lorey of Leon la
has accepted a position on tht
, Bystander composing force.
Mrs. j E. Todd the wite' of ON
, genial policeman has been quite
! sick with lntiamatory rheumatism
but is improving now.