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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL.

1HE CoNlNG YfAR WILL BE- AN UNUsU.
Ally INTERESTING CNE
To mary New England bones the req
lar visit Of the b yston Weekly journal il
particularly welcome The Dolly Issue OF
the Boston journal tt.uds at the hesd Of
the dsilv psprs published in that city
and the same is true OF the week = edition
Tue paper Is specially adapted to the
wants OF New E1glsud homes, and con
tslns the vital features OF the news OF each
ve,k. 10 addition to a number of special
Gestures which are attractive aud il tereet
log. If you csnuot take tie Boston Dolly
Jeutusl, be ture that you have the Boston
Weekly Journsl IN sddiuon to your own
local paper
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Whst wonl be m IRE ,iur.l ard lngical
su1 sensible ssk- the Nss York Times
th.n for Sir NJ ktnley n choose Us ns
tor minds - seer t,ry Of Stit-2 Wore
~onId he hod, in bis parry, man better
fitted 10 character, sbll u or tIptri nee ?
We hs.e our dtf r'uces, and serious OF e.,
with Srust r Eiuurds His We've OF the
tsfIil and bis rtsfoti regarding It have
from tim TO tim Inspired us With AZ dee p
dissppfovSl sud spd a. mach tewllcer
mtnt ss have those OF Mr. NJ rkluley b N
selt He IT, a. to some other ma ttrs, q
pretty It tense. petbsps marrow partisan.
Bot be matntaIoed ~ the Senate for msny
years tie best traditions ot that body at
It's beet. He was alSsys CONSCIENTIOUS and
lsbOnous, be- wss hot merely we'll inform
I'd, bnt deeply aad carefully Informed E:
b. never ceased l. study d his stsudsrd
vas slssys Lish He has been 90 honor
to bis state aud to tho ralion, tnG be
would slssys be ~ 10 suy station TO which
be uish t be called
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

II Tor nothl x else, Pfesiirnt Ceve
lsuds la't N sssage TO Co1Rrtss lsissys
be memorable from the fact that 10 1t the
bead OF a nstolal parry congr4tu ,tes the
County on the defeat OF that party, OF
all the possitIe ,hauses OF politics, who
could hsVe dreamed that The l.st import
aut sot OF he mao raised to power by
s~e'uins party Vlctry tour yesrs ago
would be 10 Ipfesn puLiio lrl'cHstuu 90
be overthrow Of the ,eme party orssptz,
nonl oucu ST occurrence Is wi.hout pre-
oodrut Ioltto tl-my
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

The sir DAYS bicycle tsce cIossd a, Mad
son Square Garden SUNDAY night. There
were fifteen couittts ard Hale, an
lri,bmsr, WOO mstIHe 1910. miller, and
Rice, 90 American was stcoad witL 1882
nIles. All Of teen made ovtt loco lice
esoh, tLoatne thsI toe bicycle j. a. nder
fol help 10 loeomotIOn The ,onts,t II
cited great deal Of inifre,t SUD towards
tie lAst tbs garden ~as crowded wiih
visitors. TIE riders sho~ed great Ioxsrs
Of indusuoe b1, the msnner 10 which
they wsre ufssd "a by their ttsiuer' 81
The elose made the eIhbition smost
3 ratal
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
Bennington CO. Savings Bank
BENNINGTOE. VERMONT
J. n. WHIPPLE.

TRusrEgs-A. b. Valentine. Pee. l. Z. Glib
son, Wee. rres, g. " Hartman, Olin Scott, J. I
shurtlef, J, X Judson, John Robinton.
Tine Bennington Comfy Savings Bank at its
new banking h0u,e on the oorntr il open
daily for the uAus4ctlon q business from 8
clock a m 10 I O'Clock ?. IN, Sundays aud hOli.
dave excepted
Interest TO drpositor- strictly IN accordance
with the laws Of the state Of Vermont, Money
deposted sultime after the first dsy Of esch
mouth draws tnltre-l from the fret day OF The
next succeeding month. Iatetest computed
January lst and july let and n not v thdrawu
will be added TO principal, and Interest there.
after Will accrue upon il,
Loans solicited upon real estate and undoubt
ed personAl securities
Safe deposit bores for rent, jewe'rv ard plate
received 90 storage sta very moderate charge
Willie scaled and registered sBd receipt given
Tor came. Private coupon and writing rooms
Tor dealers
All busineu' strictly Occidental, and given
most careful attention.
On DEWEY. Treasurer,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

~ Erlate Of HEnEHf J.. BauRS
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the II on. Probate Court iot the District OF Maj.
chester Commissioners to reooly examine, and
.diuet all claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate Of
Hcbeit l. Bourn late Of Manchester
In said DIulot deceased, aud all claims exhibit
ed 10 offset thereto, hereby give notice that We
will meet for the purposes aforesaid Vt
Hards Drug store 10 Manchester on
the 1911 day Of May next, from
O'Clock Nj until I O'Clock = N on said day aud
that ell months from the 18Th day OF November
A. u 1r06, IL the time limited by said Court
FOR tsi1 creditors to present their elaine to us
for e. ! animation and allowance.
Dated al Manchester this 18th day Of N0vem
Der A. b. 1905.
}. y. HARD I,.-,
gl9w THFO SWIFT ( '"'h '''
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Are yCu disturbed at night and broken
5ryluR slth pain OF cuiting teetht II SC
send al ouce aud get bottle Of Mrs Wiz,
,los's Soothing syrup for children teeth,
Iug. l. cures dysentery, dtsrhoea, reeul
ls,es tie stomach aud boWela, cures wind
collie. soIte the gums, reduces iLhamat
ton, eud gives tone and energy to the
ELglr sYst ID Mrs Wiuslogs Soothing
syrap for Children Teelhing Is pleasant
10 the taste anf Is the prescription OF one
Of the Oldest aud best Tensile pbysicisB
aud nurses 10 the Uaited State and lie ioF
sale by ell drugsists throughout the world
price Is cts bottle
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
Iht lUnn(br5irI1 lnrunl
THURSDAY DECEMBER u. Isse
D. y slgJADs eater Gae FroPr.stsf

tAEaata Aaa EarlaEsE $ AeMat bTH "a
VI ataa tla FtgatB RI MGEsa. isu Va
Lrsu ALL Nvtae ~ MHTFkeTrmFa.
IHpsr tHr FET TnaFErn vBfeH VI rENa
ArTra fvrsgF HIsH rtars - fnrLeIHt
I4Hrr IA Hr arHEu egsrrW TuH1sH
saa nuEs ~ rE9uuHTIt IHuF -
- aaEhgrr "a TnF WORLD WINS tHr,
vocal rsruTIIsH mas FucH WIZ All
r4tu btAgE ttH wuut 7HE 1rn75Vt
WV. ArklNLEi. ~
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Semi ~ 'Isl announcement IL made by
ssust5i G0tmAa that the Congress t. be
ss'tm blei after March utIt Oil be able
10 pee k.p 4blicsa t,rif measure. sinee
ssoiid Democratic upposilion vill DOT be
offered 70 the Senate to The euds.vors q
hspabiicaus 10 mails las that wul rto
vile more revenue Tor The government sod
Il 81 lhs We've Of lAs people n to tie
neei' Of protection. 4, is the opiaiou Of
the Press that Ia the esrlst mouths Of its
en'orcsnsut snch lawwill be baily ertp
pied by Ibe sati slpstory imporl.ti8us Of
articles nos psytgg los dates Ct DO do
tee At slls bat sincs it il rot posstbls both
- provide Immediate rsVsbass aud 10
give ptuIsoti3a 10 The neE tAuG lsw br
pss'tHs The ptaglsy emergency u.uars.
TIE ae1t Congress aus, msls the bee, Of
ia opportunity. B.publ,c.ss Who are 70
Be 10 the utIl Congress should prepare
10. tor the .oti shieA vii Be tier high
eel daily after A.reh
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

The ola ssy 81 delivering messages by
pot boy. compared v.th the modem lele
ptoap, illustrates the OLD tedious methods
Of 'btesktug colds compared with their
slmast instantaneous cure by One Minute
Cough Care. pstuhous 4 CO M.uches
ter Depot, J Il WhIppIe, Manchester
Centre
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

To core I'll old tores 20 heal 90 iudolen
ulcer. Or to speedily core piles. you need
simply spply DeWItt's witch HsEi SAVE
according TO directions, It's magic like
action will surpfiseyol. Peubone & Co..
Manchester Depot, J, Il Wbippls, Man
9heftr CeuirB
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Tue exciting news from Cubs IN reesrd
t. NJ ,cfo's death hss caused several retu
lutaus TO be Ia 10 ueed 10 Congress 10 re
CORD I, interference 10y this county, some
calling + the recognition OF Cub. as a
nation. II has a.s1 stirred up the people
80 that Thousands srs oHsring to volunteer
TO 20 to the eli OF the Cob.ns OF couue
open eulirtmebts are unlawful, bot tbtre
Is 90 doubt that large uumb,r will go Sc
etetIy aud others viii contribute money
snd materials OF var
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
-NOMNIsoIONEKSl NOTICE..

" Estate Of FANNIE lARs0Ns.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court Tor tho District Of Man.
chester CommirsIunots, to receive, examine and
adjust all claims End demands Of all person,
against the estate OF
Fauue Parsons, late Of Manchester
IN said Dis,riet, deceased and all claims exhibit.
cd IN offset thereto hereby give notice that W.
will meet for the purposes aforesaid al A. l..
Graves store in Manchester Centre 10 said Man
chester on the 2jth day OF May next from /
O'Clock 4. M. until o'clockr Nj. on sad day. AMI
that sli months from the 25th day Of November
A D. 1886, Is tho time limited by sald Court ior
said creditors 10 present their CLAIMS TO us iUI
examination aud allowance
Dated at Manchester this 25th day Of hoyem.
A. 1886
Al GRAVES,
J II. MHlPrLE, Coms.
8l3w D,B WILSON,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
JONATHAN q. TAYLOR's Esr.rr

STATE oT VERMONT District OF Manchester ~
The Probdh court for TIE district n Manchester :
To all persOus interested 10 the estate u
Jonathan q, Taylor late Of Manchester IN sAId
District, ucCtasbd GHEErlNd,
Hy the authority Of the state n Vermont, you
are hereby notified 10 appear before the said
Probate Court, 1T the Probate Once Ia Man.
chester, In ssit District ou the 30th day 81
december d 1896. a. 10 oc och 10 show
cause, II any You have, why the account Of
Frederick ". Cook, Administrator Of the estate
Of sad dec aHed should not be allowed aud why
the resldue u said estato should not be dis
trlbuttd TO the parties eutitled thereto,
Dated At Mauohostcr ~ said distrlCt, this Sth
day Of December A. b 1886
3lSw ". Il EDGkRION, Rogtster'
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Free Trade 0ewspspets wLicb have
bgsu loudly expressing the lear that the
Republican party would bring about b8si
Les. chsos by reckless aud extreme tariff
lie ! l.Iion. should calm shtir perlutbed
mluds. Tue k'publiosb party IL not 10
The h,e'1 Of ptoslrsting bushes. or psral
,E'us maUui'o'urss by It's t.ufI policy
Toe pll .c'ple Of protection which ~ilI
govern The forthcoming rork OF rsvisios
the tara 10 sueh msuner thstn uIlt 81
tofi sd'qlsie reVeuue 10 consecutive, DOT
destructive. Il baiIis up ildG,tries, 10
st~sd q wrecEiug them, lights f.c DRY
fires, lustcai Of tIuhsui.hlus them
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

h-ufy holt r.l1 10 tne f ,fum 90, long
$40 u uudef Increased Lroslsdge PEG
pie .re tspiill srostns stronger sud more
br.uuiul --'nd r,cHsf too lue woriiup
msn lie easily three, probably 'o1r tim-s,
So riah as be sas nifty yesrs SGD, A httte
more thso II The Improvement, is 10 ~.g
&c, the rest Is the chespeued production Of
shat be buy. Ard the scrkrug vomsu
= ron iolr to III TINS as vel of IS site
s.s, her wages hsvius risen 80 much
more thsu the msnF, Moreover IN any
oo1l1h TO the wsge Garner TO know II
bis employers foHuae has not increased
al snltItos ue,r the ne rate SIS hi. own.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Let year tie tonnage Of American ships
passing betseen Likes Huron and Erie Ell
oesdrd the combined tonnage OF Loudou
snd Liverpool Tor the year 1894 The ton
usge pacing through the $40 Canal VI.
greater than tbst Of the su,z Canal by
nearly 900 900 tons 10 view OF these re
mstk.bi. h.ores, the immense osnsI TO be
bullt By the Uule States Government at
the SEQ shoud b. pu-hed forward 90 the
IL oct eners ttlo scale.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
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tIebofo 10 New Loudoo wss wrecked al a
polut mile and bali from LaslsVi'le on
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n'''''-' 'nt'e meln oe'S u 'ns ''''u Grew
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Tue hutland IRE department has adopt
ed ne@ .moke mask, when lsa "oIdet
fal iuveution. It's designed to PERMIT
6remep TO enter burning building with
out danger Of becoming sutl-d through
smoke. The mask ID made of leather With
6oe rubber clothe on the edge to make it
At eloser to the face, 10 front OF the
mask An i.ipel.ss and also an aperture
in which moist sponge. To test il. 8
small room uas filed with dsnsa smoke
and tbesnlohur. CAYENNE pepper. rubbers
ola shos. ,tc That usre hprnsd made
th,nos vsrv uncomfortable evan on the
op,s,ds If the I'm ld,no ye,tvo men p,o
v,4ea NTH ,,o,sc,ors s,a,a mazda over 1oI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

Are you suffering sih auy disease
shish vii make your life ui.fr.ble. Do
Won kuoE thst Raism's Micro be Killer
viii cure 700, soli by
Mtss MAHT FAEsux Agent,
y35n. Maple Hill. Mauchrster u poie
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

TIE length Of life m,y be increased by
lssseuIus ne dsugers To. msl1ritv Of
people die from lang troubles These
m'y lie sFsrted by promptly usibg Oos
Minats Consh Care. peuiboue 4 Co..
Manchester Depot; J, Il, Wtipple, Maa
chester Centfe,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

One losg .at lra. csmFsuy 30 Csstnt
ksasss h.I oa - ds,t 0rst tso baudfed
srslicstfaH. ~ ktasu srm LEAFS from
E.srra B vtssofs sbirA ssFe coojittoutd
GO The kepabuesu. earylrg The slste,
Wlea It -. tgsd that TIE PopuIlst
t5ctsi wss ELECTED, tLe.e .pp lcsligDs selt
scot lato toe ua.te basket
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17
Concert Roller Organs.

Any one cat play them, aud furnish nice musio
Oust only il2 For sale by
} MASON
Manchester Depot VI, April lst, 1896 az
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

EiSeuttar lo.G.is eye thst the snp
ttusg Lac sss form alsted by Mr.. L imunds
IRE m9si rrscucsl legislator d the sse,
so toe men ~bu framed tlmIlsr las
ttst 'sifsugIet o. tgsmy 70 death, There
ter. be tbirts ,ud tbe ide, seems resson
sb.r. that The uu.t' eau be smashed by
.Apy o.tutas out tbs measure 10 81
losssi sui re,olate -sy
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-12-17

C1Arles A. IrJuty OF Nsrptrt hss been
nomlnsted by lreslieut Cleveland Tor 10
tsrst lie Commetce Commissioner 10 place
Of Ja1gs Nrszy VITO resigned in couse
qaeuoe Of ouDuoued vi health MIR
Pf0uly ia one Of the brightest ls~yers 10
the state Sud vas iudoued by The ,n.lrs
Vermont deleestcn 10 Congress SOD By
tI.seoa OF Elnuuds, 4 J Phelps and
usUy other Irnmlueut resi- enIs OF Yer
mont s8i elseshere. # will be r. ogoizsd
~ htst clsss appoir tmsut
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
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ALBA NOTES.

Rev. N. N. Pharris returned to Abba
from Msrshalltown Thursday evening.
The literary club was royalty entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. U. s. Jones
Tuesday evening after the club was dis
missed.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Griffith and Miss
Cora Thomas of Colon were called to the
death bed Of their sister-in-law Miss Jennie
Thomas
Mrs. II. Snoddy was called TO Creston
to the death bed of her sister Mrs. Betty
johnson.
Deid at her home Oct. 18th, Mrs Jennie
Thomas the wife of Mr.. b. Thomas She
was - years. mos. old, graduate of the
Abba High School a faithful member Of
the A. NJ. E. church and loving wife.
She leaves a brother, q husband and one
child to mourn her loss and the sympathy
OF the community. Buried at Oak View
cemetary Sunday afternoon.
Literary club will meet at the A. NJ. +.
church Friday evening. An interesting
program is being prepared.
The Repub' ican rally and bsrbacue held
in Abba, October Is, was one ofthe grand
est affairs ever held in Monroe county
There was 10000 people in town, 5000
being fed at the public dinner. Thespeak-
ers We're Allison, Waterman and Dolliver.
All towns in Monroe county were repre-
sented, while there were delegates from
Oskaloosa. Ottumwa and Centervile.
Music was furnished by the Ottumwa,
Foster and Abba bands. There was one
hundred colored men in the procession
Lish Drummer of Ottumwa is visiting
his father this week.
Messrs Will Ereeland. Berthe Under
wood, Cread Mason, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Owens. of Ottumwa, were up to
the rally Friday
Mr.. Ed Furgeson Of Chicago was called
TO Abba to attend the funeral Of his sister,
Mrs. b. Thomas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
KNOXVILLE NOTES.

Sdecial Correspondence to The Bystander.
Monday evening at Mrs Tiliam's resi-
dence the Children's society was well en-
tertained. After the exercises refreshments
We're served and those present enjoyed it.
They will meet every Monday evening.
Wednesday afternoon the ladies' willing
14th Will meet at Mrs. Buckyner's on High
street at 3 O'clock sharp.
The ladies' society of the Episcopal
church held their social at Miss Lucy
Band's Thursday evening. Quite num-
ber were present and delightful time
was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green entertained conf
pany in honor Of Mrs. NJ Teabeau last
Saturday evening. All present enjoyed
themselves.
Mrs. William Dixon spent Sunday at
home with his family and returned to his
work in Quincy Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Alden has removed to
their new home on Morgan street.
Mrs. Bryan is at home sick.
Mr.. Martin Bland arrived home with
his bride from st. Louis last Saturday.
Miss Kate Owens has not arrived home
from Springfield. She is well pleased
with the place
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
NEWTON NOTES.

Regular Correspondence of The BystanFer
The entertainment given at the church
on the 9th inst, though not largely attend
ed, was financial success. Much credit
is due Mrs. 6. A. Brown, who labored
under many difficulties to make it success
irl.
Wednesday evening. October IA the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Waldon
was the scene OF brilliant event, it be-
ing the marriage Of their only daughter,
Ella, to Mr.. Lewis Mayes. The spacious
parlors were artistically decorated with
flowers and smilax Rev. Waldon per-
formed the ceremony which nude this
happy pair husband and wife. The bride,
who is always handsome, looked mole so
on this occasion. She was charlningly
attired in 81 costume of gray fancy mixture
trimmed with pale blue silk, and wore
white kid gloves. The groom wore the
usual attire. The many valuable presents
told how highly they are esteemed. They
are at home to their friends in their beau
tiful residence on Temperance street.
Mrs. Good of Grinnell spent several
days in the city canvassing hair work.
Mr.. ond Mrs. j Hale entertained few
of their young lady friends at tea Sunday
evening in honor of the Misses Mayes'
departure.
Mrs. Miller and son, accompanied by
Mrs. Williams, We're Colfax visitors Sat
urday.
Fred Green rode his wheel to Uskaloosa
Sunday and spent several days with
with friends.
Miss Helen Blackwell visited friends in
Grinnell last week
Mrs. A. Hayes and Miss Emma Mayes
departed Tuesday for MoberIy, Mo, to
make an extended visit with relatives
From thence they 60 to Fremont, Neb.,
returning in the spring.
Several persons in this city received
aids announcing the marriage of Miss
Callie Garvin to Mr.. Ulysses Turner in
indianapolis, Ind, the 18th. Miss Gar.
vim is q niece of Mr.. j. Whitsett of this
city.
Miss Eta Msycs of Des Moines visited
her relatives last week.
Misses Josie Whitsett, Genevie Green
and Mrs. Green are among the sadies who
are taking lessons III silk embroidery un
der the direction of Mrs. Wallace of Chi
cago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
slaton's Concert Company.

Last Sunday the famous Slaton
Concert Company we're in our
city enroute from Knoxville Iowa
to Marchaltown where they will
sing. Prof. Moore has charge of
the campany, it travels on fixed
salary under the Slaton's Lecture
bnreau. 1t is one ofthe best and
most refined colored company in
America, having such star singers
as E. S. Thomas, Bass. Nolen
Washington for his whistling
powers Mr.. B Washington trag-
edian. Mr.. Thomas and Miss
Alice Clark each sung song at
the A. M. Church, and by special
request from the company Mrs.
Coalson OF Des Moines sang a
contralto solo. After church Prof
George Holt entertained part
of the company at his home on Sth
st. 1t was musical feast to
those present, our home talent
and the company each singing the
high classical and difficult music.
1t is true that our people as a race
are higher advanced in music and
oratory than in any other science.
Prof. Burch is 4 fine pianistplay-
ing the most difficult pieces, his
wife is Il good contralto singer.
If they ever come to Des Moines
they can easily fill the Grand opera
House. Below we give you list
of the company.
Prof. Moore Manegar
Miss Mande Palmer, Soprano,
Miss Alice Clark, Alto,
Miss Alice Adams, Alto
Mr.. f. S. Thomas, Bass,
Mr.. Nolen Washington 2nd Tenor,
Mr.. b. Robinson, ist Tenor,
Prof. F. Bnrch, Pianist.
This company has only been
organized i years and has made
the greatest of progress, we wish
it continued success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
OTTUMWA NOTES.

Regular Correspondence to The Bystander.
Fred Martin of Hedrick was III the city
Saturday on business.
Mrs. Ford of Oskaloosa is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Weeks.
Rev. Smith preached at the A. NJ. h.
church Sunday evening.
Harris Owens and wife and N. s. Page
attended the rally at Abba last Friday.
Mrs. u. Dodd is out again after a weeks
illness.
Miss Ida B. Wells of Centerville visited
in the city few days, while en- route to
Chicago
Mrs. Cora Taylor of Oskaloosa spent
Sunday with Mrs. n. Dodd
Miss Frances Brown OF Muchikanock
spent Saturday and sunday in this city,
the guest of Mrs. Henderson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-10-23
kEOKUk NEWS.

Regular Correspondence to the Bystander.
An elegant reception was held IN the
parlors of Bethel A. NJ. +. church Thurs
day evening in honor of the new pastor,
Rev. G. NJ. Tillman, and wife. Address
of welcome by Mrs. Mamie Bland was re-
sponded to by Rev. Tillnan. Remarks
were also made by Messrs. Charles Alden
and Isaac Johnson. After the program
the guests sat down to well spread table
and partook of the choice viands that had
been prepared. Excellent music was fur
nished by a quartettee consisting of Misses
Maggie Draine, Florence jackson, and
Messrs. Claude and Willis Martin. The
reception was given under the manage
ment Of the Ladies' Trustee Aid society,
composed OF some of the best workers IN
the church. Mrs. Matte Woodard is the
energetic president of this society and the
originator of this brilliant affair. large