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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
Commissioners Notice.

f.. w. Craig, ADMINISTRATOR of the estate OF
Schuler, Leonard a. Schuler, Lizzie Kimes
and John II. Klmcs, her husband, Joseph
Helm, Peter $; Lewis, and others.
n LII persons interested in the above named
~ cause, now pending In the Circuit
Court OF Mason County, West Virginia, Will
m t'SH e by the said Circuit Court, in the
above named cause on the 9th day of De
cember, 1895, will ut the Office of IL. II.
son County, West Virginia, on the 9Th day of
January, 1896, proceed to take, state and re-
port the following matters and accounts;
John d. SCHUYLER died seized and possessed,
situate in Mason County, West Virginia,
giving description of the same.
is susceptible of partition and whether dow
er could be assigned to defendant, Eva Schu-
Ter, widow of said John b. Schiller.
Third. To report the age OF Eva Schuler,
widow of John II. Schulcr, deceased.
Fourth. Tho liens, IL any, upon the real
estate of which the snid John ID. Schnlcr
died, seized ana possessed, the amounts and
prIorities thereof and to whom due.
Fifth. The Indebtedness of said John Is.
Schiller, deceased, and what Indebtedness is
entitled to preference In payment and their
Sixth. TO settle the accounts of -. w:
Craig, Administrator of the estate OF said
John b. Schnlcr, deceased.
seventh. TO report such other matters as
said Commissioners may deem pertinent, or
any party in interest may, in writing, re-
quirc, the same being pertinent.
count be not completed on the said 9th day
of January, 1896, the same will be adjourned
from time TO time until completed.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of Dc
GEORGE POFFENBARGER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

You can now secure space in our
eight page edition to be printed on
the 18th of this month. Several
thousand copies of the Daily will be
printed on that day, and sent all
over tho county,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

One Minute Cough Cure is rightly
named, 1t affords instant relief from
suffering when afflicted with severe
cough or cold. 1t acts on the throat,
bronchial tubes, and lungs and never
fails to give immediate relief "A. c..
Van Glider.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Senator Cass once remarked con
corning diplomatic dispute with
England, that tbrco courses were
open to the United States-to draw
back, to stand still or to go forward.
The State OF Oregon, as it exists, is
tho result of tho decision to go for.
ward. When tho time comes to
test tho Monre doctrine tho words
of Cass will not be forgotten.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Ifsunering with piles, it will interest
you to know that De Wits Witch llaz
ell Salye will cure them. This medicine
is specific Tor all complaints of this
are simple) are carried out, n cure will
result. We have tested this in numer-
Gus cases, and always with like results.
It never fails. a. Q. Van Glider.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
children cry for
Pitchers Castorias

Politics in West Virginia will
from now on begin TO sizzIo. Trot
out your horses, aud show off their
PAGES.
A man was recently brought BIO.
toro the mayor here on Il charge of
drunkenness, 1t happened the
mayor, who is an attorney, was en-
ployed by the year as this mans
lawyer. When time Tor trial came
on, tho man insisted that the mayor
who is his attorney take his case.
At first tho mayor objected but his
client insisted and tho mayor con-
scented and plead guilty for his eli.
ent and fined him $50.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

=, In all great arts, as in trees, it is
the height that charms us. We caro-
nothing for the roots or trunks, yet
it could not be without the aid of
these.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Horny Scamon, tho Wheeling sto
gio manufacturer, will movo his
plant to Moundsville, and will en-
ploy IS hands.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Ono of Ravenswood's business
mon presented his wife with check
for $4,000 as a1 Christmas gift. he
is Republican and is reaping the
benefits of Democratic prosperity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

"Tho usc Of 'c,.s.oria' il 70 universal and
it1 merits 20 we'll Known that 1T sccIns a work
OF supcrcrogatton to cndorcois IL. Few arc tho
Intelligent families who 90 not keep Casto-ia
within easy reach"
CARLos liARTYE, ID. D.,
New York City.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
1t is said that GIG passenger trains
arrive aud depart from Pittsburg
each day.

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for CastOria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorta.
When she had Children she gavt them castorta
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
ChIIdren Cry for
Pitchers GasGoFIa.

Tho wife of Judge Samuel v.
Woods, died latt week at her home
in PhilIippi..
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
Creditors Notice.
TO the Creditors of John B. Schiller,

7 n pursuance OF n decree of the Circuit
| Court of the County of mason, made in
cause therein pending, to subject the real sal
payment of his debts, you .9rc required TO
present your claims against the estate of the
said John Il. Schuler, tor adjudication TO
George Ponenbnrger, commissioner, at the
law Office OF IL. X. Howard in the said
County, ON or before the 18th day of Jnnu-
airy, 1895.
said Court, this 9th day of December, 1893.
Dec. Il.Mw n. E. MITCHE LL. Clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
Castoria.

"CastorIa isso we'll adapted to children tant
1 recommend IL 40 superior to my prescription
known to nc" II. a. ARcugu, II. D.,
III Go. oxford Ct. Drooklyn, MY
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
They Wont Together.

Her hat won't with her complexion.
Everybody who saw her noticed
that.
"Oh, dearr" she protested.
1t was in vain.
Wind of considerable violence 40
compaEied the rain, and in that way
it happened that her complexion and
her hat went together. - Detroit
Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

wero elected;
Mayor.-W w. Leo.
Recordor-A. w. Ashor.
CounciImen-Miko Lyons, Jenk
Burkos, Chas. Darst, VIM. Abbott
and Charley Gibson.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorias

1t seems perfectly safe to toll your
best girl how much you would like
to tako her out sleigh riding.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

John KittIc, of WomcIsdorf, kill
cd deer on n weeks hunt along
tho Gauloy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08
FINANCIAL CONDITION

or ORIENTAL Lodge No. 40, X. OF p. for
the Term Ending Dec. 81, 1894.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Jim Nichols, tho colored man Who
was recently hung in Fayetto coun-
ty, for murder, gave, from the
gaIlows, this bit of advice to those
in tho habit of carrying deadly
weapons: "Kccp guns out of your
pockets and you can't shoot"
When the Chill Mists OF the Morning
Hang like pail over the surface of the
earth, it will be we'll for you before ven
turing into the raw vaporous air, charg-
ed, perhaps, with the seeds of malaria
or prov ocative OF rheumatic twinges, to
take wineglassiul of Hostetter's Stom-
uch Bitters, and thus shield yourself
from atmospheric influences threaten
ing to health. II you happen to get
showed, sleeted or rained upon, use the
same preventive, and avoid the rheuma-
tism or dangerous cold. The agreea-
BILE warmth infused into the circulation
by this genial stomachic, its invigora-
ting and regulating properties command
it to appreciative of the fact that pre-.
vention is better than cure. Use tn
Bitters for dyspepsia, billousness, ner'
vousness and kidney trouble, sick head
ache and debility.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Wife-Heres an account OF Il nan
who snot himself rather than suffer the
pangs of INDIGESTION. llusband-The
loo! Why didn't he take De Wits Lit,
tie Early Risers? | used to suffer as bad
rs he did before 1 commenced taking
these little pills. a. Q. Van Glider.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

"The 4th Va. only had about $50
men when she wont into that fatal
charge at Yicksburg on the 10th Of
May, 1868, quito number of them
being in tho hospital, and she lost
that day in killed and wounded
267 in all, remarked Il. o. Cooper
tho other morning. = Pomeroy
Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Amt. OF funds on hand Dec. 81, 'Oi... .7I7 81
V"i aSG Of ISfs'NE eMnsis @ $40 Is
Total. &lo57 90
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

There will be four eclipses dur
ing 1896, two of tho sun and two OF
tho moon.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

The big rain in Randolph county
last week caused q freshct in some
of tho crooks, which got out of the
banks and did considerable dam
ago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

At an election held in henderson
yesterday, tho following officers
LLAMA nlnnAnh.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

One Minute Cough Cure is popular
remedy for Group. Safe for children
and adults. A. G.. Van Glider.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

De Wits Little Early Risers for bill
iousness, Indigestion, constipation.
small pill, prompt cure. A. @. Van
Glider
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Mr.. M. w. Donnally in his yes
terday's issue, offers the Kanowha
Gazette daily and weekly) for sale
He says he will dispose of it at a
big sacrifice for cash, az he has
grown tired of the newspaper bust
ness. This is a rare chance for
some ono to engage in the nows
paper business at the Capital.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

"For several years have recommended
your castorin,' and shall always continue to
do 70 as it has Invariably produced beneficial
IDwN F. PARDEE, N. D.,
125th Ctrcet and 9TH Ave, New York City.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

The largest game preserve in the
world is in Randolph and Pocahon
tas counties, this State, comprising
10000 acres, owned by Pittsburgers
and several prominent West Yir
ginians. 1t is bounded on the north
by Fish Hawk Trail, on the south
by the Elk mountains, sand on the
east by the Cheat Valley for sixty
miles.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

Sour stomach, Dinrrhpa, Eructation,
Kills Worms gives rlcep. and promotes di
gcstion,
without injurious medication.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-08

TIns ctrAuF colay, murray sFaElr NEw YoRk cFFE
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-05-14
WILLIAM 7. KING,


'hAN'ffHF
William r. King Of ST. lohnthury, In
deposition taken 90 ST. JahosluD Apru @,
lyo. said lhat D., was a JIothicr and a sou-
m.aw " y. q. fluvc vt st lohnaUn tie
va, present al The hearing before noy,
Woodbury. u petition far the pardon Of
Nj. Howe, then ia The house of correction
far selling liquor, and hls examination pro,
ectded with
g. stale what was said hy Cos. Woodbury.
At that hearing with rgferruve ta huW liquor
Was procured h} guests al The Van Me-.
huusrf A. / have uR clear recollection
what Nas said by GOV, Woodbury. The im-
preston Tint was lefl with me vas tbat tho
bell boys obtained liquor for The guests OF
She house
g. 10 YOU moan by }our answer that that
Wa, the substance OF what GOV. Woodbury.
saidf IQGptluu objected 10 ns leading A..
do NOT remember that Boz stated that the
bell boys furnished IL through any knoN-
rl.r OF his. II had wanted TO obtain any
H4uor ut the Van Moss houso should hsNe
known how To have got tt through what be-
said.
b. When ,ou speak Of the impression that
Was jen upun yuur mind You refer To an Inn
preston thut vps made hy what. a, 10y
what WAS said h) toy, Woodbury. WITH ref
ofrnoc l8 the selling Of liquor in tho hotels
loo The state ot Vermont,
o. state Whist You personally know win
reference tn the furnishing OF liquor ni The
Van Ness house A On the evening Of july,
t-L5 preceding tlt hearing 10 question
Harry HIu1gcu aud / stopped at tho Van
Ness house between the hours Of ia aud II
ON that evening, while iu Harry Biodgttls
a ..f. A.F tr.lf il ID
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-05-14
E. N. HUNTER.
A Newspaper Editor Tells About It Re
publican Convention.

IhhAi'hh tbhNNh'lhha
=. NJ Hunter Of Fair Haven, in "a dcposi.
ton taken at Rutland, said that he was ed.
ttor Of the Fair Haven Record In response
to a question about Intoxicating liquor in the
Van Ness house be said :
A. AT the time Of the state convention in
1852 was there It was when Mr., Fuller wa,
nominated We ordered beer at our room,
by bell boy.
q, About how many persons were in the
room. A, ! don't rememhcr, there were
quite number. We had visitors from the
county and five or six Of the delegates.
O. Can you give the names, A, Some
Mr. Webster Of IIubbarton Mr., Reed Of
Fair Haven, Mr.. WescOu of Fair Haven. Mr..
Wood of Fair Haven, Mir. Plat OF Poucney,
and also Mr.. Lawrence Of Rutland, and !
think j, {. Jones
O. About how many bottles Of beer We're
there in the ROOM A. / could not tell in the
beginning; quite a number before morning.
q. How many before morning. A. /
should think, certainly, three or five dozen
altogether. We had all of Rutland county to
visit d. that night
q. How was that hoerordercd2 A. In the
dr-t we called q bell boy aud we ordered
some through him, which wa. brought quite
promptly. some of the members Of the
party objected to the price and one Of the
party went elsewhere and brought it to the
room.
q, Well, to whom was The objection made
a. to the price? A. The bell boy.
q. Well 4. lie said the price was made
below, he had nothing to do about 1t.
q. did YOU get any more beer Of him after
that? A. We did not
q. About how many bottles of beer did
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1896-05-14
EUGENE o. BRADY.
Lager Beer la the Van Ness House
HuF,

t.,,...,,, a praHy Of Manchester iu d
49,, ',,,.,,..,..,
deposition taken wv h""'n'' F'''" '''' "' ''o
stopped at the Van Ness house several
Times and in RESPONSE tn q question as to
.,i,,,,., ..,.. .,tI.
"Ii'h 'he I''' '''i'' ""s' A"''
\. The last time that ] stopped There was
when ] went w from hec~eNlIle. n. D.. 70
the best Of my recollection II wac 10 iAI ,
1t wa. iu December, There Nasa game OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
An Appeal to the Afro-Ameri-
cans of Iowa.

The undersigned have formed a Com
mission known as the Douglass-C Clark
Portrait Commission, for tho purpose Of
raising five hundred dollars to place in
the Historical department Of the State OF
Iowa, an oil painting Of Hon. Fredrick
Douglass. the Pioneer Champion Of the
Liberotion Of his race in America, and
another Of Hon. Alexander Clark, his
compeers and fellow worker.
1t is the desire Of the Commission to
make the presentation either on the first Of
August or on the twenty second Of Septem-
ber, 1897, to be determined on to suit the
convenience OF tho contributors.
DO you feel that you owe their memory
a debt, and that you would like to contri I
butte to the cause? Are you with us?
Shall yobr name be placed on the Roll OF
Honor? If so, come to the rescue, ard
help make the enterprise q success. One
good strong pull and on. object is accom-
plishcd.
The commission consists Of the follow
ing well known Afro. Americans:
.e- JEFFERSON LOGAN,
WILLIAM COALSON,
HORACE H. LEWIS,
HENRY CLAY.
JOHN WALKER,
CHARLES w. HENRY.
lsy order of the President,
II. H. LEWIS,
Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
!. Our Grand !.
Holiday Prize i
A Gold Watch
to be Givep Away
Free to Any Who Who
Will Try!

We will give to the lady or gentleman
beautiful Gold Watch " no will secure
the most cash (paid-up) subscribers for the
IOWA STATE BYsTANDER, between now
and IL o'clock a. M February 14th, 1891, !,
under the following terms:
1st. Any one may enter the contest
who will abide by these rules. I'd. The
price Of the BYsTANDER forone year will
bo only 81 90; IS cents tor six months.
Remember this is special offer and
only lasts until the contest is ended. Moth
ing less than six months will be accepted.
3d. Each contestant must send their
names in with cash each week-not later
than Thursday, so that VIC can print their
standing, and at the c.ose Of the contest
will tell the number Of subscribers that
the successful candidate received.
4th. Delinquent subscribers may pay
up and will bs counted.
The Watch will be 7-jewel, l4-harat
gold, filled. beautiful design, case either
ladies or gents size, with Waltham or El-
gin movements. as the winner may select.
1t is bought from A. e. Hanger, 514 East
Locust street, an old reliable ijeweler, well
known in Iowa. The case is warranted
for twenty years. and works sor one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGET.

Recently a called meeting was
issued by Geo. H. Wade and wife
to consider the propriety Of organ
izing society for Historical Phi
losophical and scientific research.
The meeting was we'll attended
and resulted in the permanent or
ganization Of society known as
the 'Light House, with fifteen
members. This is a step higher
than the ordinary, and cannot help
but be genera!ive Of the greatest
good. By motion Of Mrs. Wade:
Mr.. o. B. Glare, our efficient po-
liceman was elected president.
The other officers are as follows
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Below we give our readers a few
encomiums and kind words spoken
of your humble servant by our
leading,colored newspapers. Let
ter OF praise come to us every
week. We thank all for their kind
words: .-.s
Encouraging words from such men as
J. L. Thompson and j. H. Shepard are
stimulating to us,
The Bystander has made very courte-
ons announcement of our paper, and we
highly appreciate their kind words. 1t
shows to us the right spirit, that OF un-
seltishness.-Iowa State Citizen, Keokuk.
Editor j. L. Thompson OF the Iowa
State Bystander is issuing live paper,
He mas nose for live news and q head
full OF tact and good judgment.-Colored
American, Washington, ID. G.
Mr.. J. L. Thompson is printing lively
paper, the Bystander Of Des Moines, Ia.
John will make the young negroes Of the
northwest hear from h III in the future
The New Missouri, Kansas City. Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
A Grand Emancipation Celebration,
under the auspices of St. Paul's A. NJ. E.
church, cor. Second and Center streets.
January Ist. 1877, commencing at II
o'clock NJ, with fine dinner.
In the evening you will bo royalty enter
tanned in tbs auditorium of the church
The church will be decorated for the occs-
sion. There will appear forty-tive girls.
representing each State in the Union.
Miss Beatris Hicklin will appear as the
Goddess of Liberty.
The following is the program:
Rev. I, Reeves, the presiding officer Of
the evening.
Opening song by the choir, my
Country"
Address by J. l.. Thompson, editor
OF the Iowa STATE BYsTANDER; subject,
Prosperity Of the Negro in Education and
Finance.
Song by the choir.
Hon. LATE Young; subject, Lincoln and
his proclamation.
This will be proud day for every Afro
American in Polk county. Don't tail to
be present. Especial invitation to the
young people.
THE MENU.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Chicken with Dressing.
Ham Sauntec.
Roast Beet with Gravy.
%s VEGETABLES,
Sweet Potatoes. Mashed Potatoes.
Sweet Corn. Stewed Tomatoes.
SALADS.
Cold Slaugh. Celery. Sweet Pickels'
Cranberry Sauce.
DESSERT.
Mince Pie. Apple Pie.
Bread. Cake. Coffee. Cream.
(COME ONE, COME ALL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
ALBA NOTES.

~ Miss Josie Meadows of Ottum-
wa is the guest Of her parents this
week.
Those on the sick list are Mes
danes Marshall, Snoddy, Lisha
and Drummer.
Mr.. Clyde Baily of Ottumwa
passed through Abba enroute for
Hlteman. -.s ."n.:
Mrs. II. Jones, who sprained
her ankle last week, is improving
at this writing.
Numerous visitors from away
will be in Abba during tine holi-
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Obituary..

Mrs. Martha Bradford died ut her home
with Mrs. Dimmitt last week Three
years ago she was sticken with paralysis
and has been confined TO- her home ever
since, taking the dropsy about three
months ago, which resulted IN her death.
She was boru September 16. 1e4e, in Sa-
line county, Mo-, and raised in Holt
county, Mo. She was good mother.
well liked by all. A large number Of
friends were out to pay the last earthly
respects to her memory. She leaves two
children to mourn her loss. one Of whom
is Chas. r. Bradford.
The funeral services were conducted at
the East Side Baptist church, by DR..
Dulin and Rev. Williams. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The Tramp Record, at Atchison,
Kansas, shows that out Of 619
tramps applying for material assis-
tance during the year, 342 were
Americans, the Germans rank
second, and there were only II
Negroes, Notwithstanding the fact
that they are slut out by the regu-
lations that govern q great many
of the laboring men societies.
They do not as q rule tramp th
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

MARRIED, At her parents home, 430
West Sixth street, Wednesday evening,
at 7 o'clock, December 10th, 1896, Miss
Cumie Dickens to Mr.. John Balm, Rev.
Samuel johnson officiating. A large
number of friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Balm
were present, all OF whom showed the
happy couple the highest esteem in which
they are held by the beautiful presents
which they contributed to the newly mar
ried couple. May beautiful sunshine OF
happiness and love crown her home. Mr..
aud Mrs. Balm will make their future
home in Minneapolis, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
not as bad as often reported.
Church property is estimated at

not as bad as often reported.
Church property is estimated at
$963, 900, 900, while there arises
on all sides mechanics, writer's,
poets, musicians, orators, song
sters, lawyers, and men pursuing
all kind Of business.
Speak of great men. Where is
a race that can produce greater in
so short period than Fred. Doug.
lass, Bishop Arnett, Booker !.
Washington, J. G. Price, John r.
Lynch, and Bishop y. A. Payne,
and this race is not without great
women, such US Mrs. Fannie Ellen
Harper, Miss H. j. Brown, Ida
Well Barnett, and = number Of
others.
This is but q synopsis Of the
advancement OF . noble and hon
orable people that has had but
thirty.iye years Of advancement
with few advantages, and much to
tardy their progress. But this is
only the dawn OF a new era for the
race through perseverance, energy
and Capitalization of thought you
will rise not by lowering the
standard Of another, or by over
looking our benefactors, for ingrat-
itudc is q crime Of which no man
should boast. But by those who
have reached lofty sphere extend
ing a helping hand to their fellow
creatures and help them to rise
and giving him justice betord God
and man. NJ. A.
'. , Abba.