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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The H. b. s. Reading Circle celebrated
their sixth anniversary at the home OF
Mrs. J. P. Hamilton's. The tables were
beautifully decorated with roses and COR
nations. Mrs. w II. Waricks, the presi-
dent, welcomed the guests and spoke
beautifully OF the departed members, Mrs.
Topson. and Of the regretted absence OF
Mesdames Bell and Level. Mrs. Basfeld
responsed to the toast Of "Wonen's
Cubs " Mrs. A. o. Smith responded to
the toast, "Women in Politics. Mrs. r.
A. Wilbunr's toast, Our Husbands was
humorous and greatly enjoyed. Mrs. &.
I. Holt read beautiful poem dedicated
to the H. B. S. Reading Circle; "The old
ancient History, the morocco bound His
tory, the dust-covcrcd History we all
loved so WE'LL" Mrs. Blagburn's, solo,
"Fleeting Days" Yves sung in her most
pleasing style. Mrs. Denny and William
son gave quotations from their favorite
authors. An elaborate lunch was served,
and all voted that the sixth anniversary
was the hoppiest day spent in the II. B.
$. Reading Circle. Mrs. G. W. Newton,
of Burlington, was guest of honor. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. L. f.
Barton. Longfellow's day will be OBJ
served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Miss Carrie Owens has returned home
from Oskaloose, where sho was visiting
for couple Of days. She reports lovely
time.
The young gentlemen of Ottumwa en-
tertained the young ladies Friday evening
at the residence of Mrs +. w. Fowler.
The evening was spent in games. singing
and music. Mr.. Sheldon and Mr.. Sam
uel Weeks furnished tho music. Mr..
Samuel Weeks had his guitar. and Mr
Shelton, his mandolin. Refreshments
were served. Those present were Misses
and Msssrs Blanch Bell, Msmmio and
Queen Horn, Carrie Spicer, Ida Hamilton
Ellie Smith, May, Carrie and Bessie
Owens. Mesdames. Emma Fields, Anna
Johnston, Bette Fields, E. W. Fowler
and Misses Nellie and Edna Fowler. The
young men that entertained were, Messrs.
Johnnie Davis, William Freeland, VIII.
lam Woods, Thos. McElroy, Budd Bell,
Wesley Fields, Thomas Scott. Joseph
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
MuCHAkINOCK NOTES.

Robert Drew has bought one of John
Baxter's home occupied by constable New
ton Cary. and will arrange to move to our
town shortly.
w. II. Reaves and wife has been made
happy by the arrival of baby girl.
Rev. P. p. Taylor OF Ottumwa arrived
In our city Saturday aud remained over
Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Tate of Oskaloosa is spend
ing several days in our city at this writing.
Have you noticed how ]. H. McDow-
ellis choir sings? They arc improving
wonderfully.
Mrs. Sam. Mease got her face badly
burned few days ago.
Those on the sick list are, Mrs. Minnie
London, Mr.. All. Tnson, Mrs. Mathews,
John Farror, who was found guilty as
accused at his last trial. has been granted
new hearing BY Judge Mccoy.
Master Hcrburt London has been visit
ing with his grand mother Brown for
several days. --..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
AN INFANT TERRIBLE.
She Made Man Feel Cheap and Caused
the Girls to Giggle . Bit.


the Girls to Giggle . BIT.
From the Washington Star: "Lit-
eral children, or, more properly. chill
dren who take your chiding literally.
are holy terrors," relates young man.
noted for his politeness to ladies. II
was in herdic the other day which
was much crowded, though no one.
vas standing at the time. Presently
Q lady and gentleman got in and gave
my seat to the lady, leaving the old
gentleman standing. Immediately a
young lady sitting in one end OF the
herdic called to her little sister, child
Of six, perhaps, who was sitting near
the door at the other end, to come
to her and give her seat to the elderly
gentleman. The child came willingly
enough, and while the sister was read
ing her a lesson in manners pas
senger got out, and took seat. New
er let me see You remain seated again
when people older than you are stand
ing closed the lecture, ard the child
was crowded, half sitting. half stand
Ing, between the older sister and the
lady next to her. Two minutes later
pretty girl got in and, Of course, as
the only gentleman in the herdic,
gave her my seat. No sooner had |
done so that that small terror was on
her feet. oh, mister she said in
sweet. shrlll accents, you take my
seat, you's older than me- Everybody
laughed, of course; trust lot of gig
Cling girls for that, for the only place
on earth that could have taken a
seat was on the sisters lap. didn't
take the seat, but / did take to the
street, and walked five blocks In a
drizzling rain to get away from the
giggle of those girls
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
window Glass Fool Planned

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 21.-Representa.
uves Of the Pittsburg Window Glass
Company and the Indiana combine met
here Wednesday for the purpose of es-
tablish;ng central sales agency to con-
troll the output OF the country. TO &C.
complish this it will be necessary not
only for the Pittsburg and the Western
combines to unite. but the Eastern as
sociations as we'll as the independent
manufacturers must be brought into
line. To this end the meeting appoint.
ed committee to draft a plan Of pro-
cedure which viii, be satisfactory to all
concerned. Whom this committee com.
.pletes its work another meeting vii!
be Called. Tiers Is now HbUut So ,00o;;
900 capital invested in window-slass
plants, which have in use 1884 pots and
give employment to abolS 10000 men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
PHOENIX ARIZONA.

The BYsrANDER has, become regular
and welcome visitor III many homes in
this city. The news furnished by its cor
respondents, together with its editorial
worth is priced very highly, because of
tho news in the Negro world. Our legis-
lature is in session here. House bill No.
25, favoring Woman Suffrage has been
reported by the conlnitte recommending
its passage which is step in the right d.
rection. Robert Hudson is jainitor, and
good man. Among those in business
here is L. f. Tolan, exclusive carpet house,
Issac B. Atkinson, proprietor Of ''candy
Kitchen" Miss Mildred Miller, hair dress
ing porter. also Mrs. Fannie Smith, ex-
pert manicuring and hair dressing. Mr.
J. A. Wilburn accidently got his arm bro
ker a few days ago. He has the sympathy
Of all. especially as he has recently mar;
ried, and can't be at his usual business.
MI. Charles Townsend Of Ell Passo, Texas.
| lisa winter sojonrner in Phoenix for the
benefit Of his health. A Sunday Schoo
has been organized, and its success now is
All assured fact. Many Of our best citi
zens are helping in the work. n. ID. Val
entine is Supt., Miss NJ. Miller is Ass 'stan'
Supt.. Miss Eppie Williams, Secretary
Jas. j. Bradburn, Treasurer, Mrs. Ridley
Librarian: Mrs. Nancy Wilburn, organist
A church is greatly needed, and the right
man, man with good heart. strong
mind, we'll stored with useful knowledge
a willing worker; one who would dare to
do right; such man as REV. 7. REEVES
Of Iowa, would be crowned with success
The Thermometer today stands at 95 de-
grees in the sun. This territory should be
republican in politics, and the Negro voter
will be heard in Washington. One short
month moro and the wheels of prosperity
will begin to hum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
Reflections Of n Bachelor.

A man never knows how much hc
thinks of girl till she does sometime
that hurts him.
Nowadays you can't ever tell how a
girls waist fits her by the looks OF her
coat in the back.
The worst kind OF a hurt Is the ons
that seems such little thing when YOU
try to explain it.
When girl says man is a priR. he
has probably talked golf to her till she
had to admit that she didn't know how
to play It.
. The Woman who has bony neck
and always puts on low-cut dresses
ought to be compelled to marry tho
man who insists on wearing knicker-
bockers when his calves are tlc same
size all the way up.--New YorkSPress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
.Thcxe Decorative TriEes.

The pretty crinkled paper so much
in vogue, and which has been SO law
ishly used for lamp shades, is the best
of material for photograph frames.
which, when they are complete, are
not only effective, but have nothing
tawdry or cheap looking about them.
though only made of cardboard and
paper. The stock in trade must in
clude crinkled paper in different
shades: small rolls, called the Butter
fly" may be bought for penny each;
these are sufficient for the flowers.
whilst the large rolls, which are much
broader, and are used for covering
the frames, cost AID each, glue pot
and glue, plenty of cardboard (old
boxes come in very usefuD, some
glasses cut by the local glazler, 6
inches by AZ inches for cabinet sized
photographs; and, lastly few yards
of different colored baby ribbon, are
all the materials that are necessary,
hence for few shillings large guam
tity Of these aLiistic frames may be
made. Take t pieces Of cardboard
i.il esat rric size Ez1kkX
frame to be, say, 10 inches BY II .ssMO ..s!
these will make the front ap-.11cK
of the frame. The front mus9have 4
small oblong part cut out a little small
er than the size of the photograph, so
that the name OF the photographer
ETC., shall not show. Cut it little to
one side of the frame, and also about
two inches from the bottom; now cover
the board with white or dark green
crinkled paper, or any other color. The
paper should be cut larger than the
cardboard and the overlapping portion
glued to the reverse side, so that the
glue will not show. After neatly cut
ting the paper at the corners in the
oblong part where the photograph has
to come, glue it carefully at the back,
and then it will be ready for the glass,
which must also be glued on at each
corner. Whilst the front is drying
the back must be covered in the same
manner, and narrow piece Of card
board, cut. say, an inch and half
broad, and also covered; this piece
must be bent back little, about two
inches from the top, and fixed on the
back with two paper fasteners to form
the stand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
A Musical Feast.

Last Sunday evening the A. M. r.
church was crowded to its utmost capacity
with both white and colored people anx.
ious to hear the famous A, M. +. church
choir sing in their special song services
which occur the first Sunday in each
month. Special invitation was given the
members Of the legislature and all friends
in general. BY 1880 o'clock the house
was crowded, at o'clock standing in tie
aisle was at a premium and members was
turned away and could not even get in the
vestibule. The Governor, Lieut. Governor,
State officers and members of the legisla-
ture with their wives and daughters were
present. While the choir is composed OF
some Of the best musical talent IN Iowa,
and the better class Of people are fast be-
coming to appreciate this fact, and that
Rev. 7. Reeves is a great man in the right
place. The next day in the capitol it was
the morning talk, and praises OF choir and
church, Much credit is duo to Wm. Coal
son in having such crowd present. If
more OF our white friends would come out
to our colorcd churches and see the better
class OF our people they would be greatly
surprised at our rapid progress. The first
piece on the program after introduction,
was solo by Mrs. j. H. Shepard, but
being sick could not render it, and her
number was supplied by Mrs. Wm. Coal.
son with her rich sweet contralto voice in
a solo entitled, "What Will You DO. "
The next solo was "Fear Not, Oh Ye
Israeli" by Mrs. Z. F. johnson. which was
we'll rendered in her highly trained opereta
voice, followed by DR.. L. F. johnson.
with bass solo in his usual manner.
Then very beautiful duet entitled, "Holy
Mother, Guide His Footsteps" by Mes
DANES Coalson and Birney, which
was magnificent Mrs. Birney has a
highly trained voice. Come Unto Me-"
by Mrs. J. F. Blagburn was highly COM
plimentcd; she has very sweet voice.
Prof. Geo. |. Holt, the star tenor Of Iowa
sang ''The Better Land" and last was
a beautiful base solo by J. E. Moscley,
which was grand. Flo received many
compliments from the audience. In this
sketch we did not mention che pieces
sung by the choir. as a whole, which was
all good. So well pleased was the men,
bers of the legislature they want the choir
to give special sacred song service at the
tabernacle so all can be accommodated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The board of directors Of tho
State Agricultural college granted
Mr.. Wilson an indefinite leave of
absence, but he is to stand at the
head of the faculty as before, with
the hope that at the expiration of
his term as Secretary of agricul-
ture he will return to the college,.
There is no disposition on the
part of the board to let him get
away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
Money ! Make 1t Yourself !

I have never seen anything in the paper
about the Rr?ple's Wind Mill; we call 1t
the Pcoplc's' because the inventor never
patented it, but let everybody use it Tree:
Any farmer can make q mill himself, and
all the material complete will not cost over
$40. 1t is splendid mill and will pump the
deepest wells, and will last longer than
any mill l ever had. Any person can got
diagrams and complete directions tree. as
Ibid, by sending IS two cent stamps to pay
postage. etc, to Francis Casey. St LOUIS,
No. he sells pumps also, and when you
get your wind mill going would be glad to
sell you q pump if you need 1t. It IS cert
ainly useless to pay $50 or $50 70: wind:
mill when you can make one Just as good
for $40. think there could be big money
made putting these mills up through the
country rs every body wculd like them.
A READER. I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
Moro than 1t Was Worth.

Judge Walton, who presides over
court at Washing gton, is man Of grim
humor. One day, in the lobby, a men,
ber of the bar was seeking to convey
the impression to a group, OF whom
Judge Walton was the center, that his
income from his profession was very
large. Il have to earn a good deal"
the lawyer said. 1T seems large story
to tell, judge. but my personal expenses
are $4,000 year. 1t costs me that to
live" "That is too much, Brother
S." said the judge; Il wouldn't pay
lit isn't worth it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
OSKALOOsA BR1EFLETs.

| Mrs. DR.. Lawther departed Wednesday,
for Colfax, on professional business
Mrs. Mildred Brooks who has been
stopping at the home Of Mrs. Geo. T..
Tay lor for several months, departed for
Des Moines, Wednesday.
Mrs. Jacob Brown, Mrs. l.. London,
and Mrs. Effio Buyer, Of Muchakinock,
was in the city Monday.
Miss Ola Wothel. Of Colon was IN
Oskaloosa visitor Tuesday. s!
Snowtcn n Niller's Tennessee Jubilee
Singers were in our city Thursday. They
gave Penn college compliment concert
Thursday morning. At the Congrega-
tioual church in the evening they were
simply wonderful. pleasing to all who
attended, leceivipg many plaudlts. Quite
number Of our people attended.
Miss Susie Wilson and her sister, Mrs.
Edward Jones, of Muchikinock. was. in
the city Monday, shopping.
Miss Syrid Yeassr is laid up with the
lagrippe:
Aunt Eliza Warren died after q lingering
spell of sickness. She suddenly passed
away near 8 O'Clock p. M, Monday, at the
ripe old age Of Il years. She WAS one OF
the founders Of the A. NJ. +. churth OF
Oskaloosa She realized that the time
was near at hand. and seemed anxious TO
60. Her request was to have Des Moines'
eminent divine, Kev. Timothy Reeves
preach her funeral serman; taking Place
nj the A. Nj. Il. church v ednesday at Up.
m. She leaves . husband and daughter
and granddaughter, The bereaved family
has the sympathy OF the community.
Little Murtle Hall. come in from Wash
ington Saturday. to visit few days with
her father, Nose Hall.
Mr.. Willie Jones, OF Aloutszuma, is WIS.,
iting friends at the residence OF Mrs.
Amanda Blackburn, 3OS B Avenue East.
Rev. VIM. Williams of Muchikinock
and Rev. p. T. Taylor Of Ottumwa, was
in the city Monday.
Miss Mary Rhodes, of Muchakinock,
was among friends in Oskaloosa. Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Mr.. Banks, Of Burlington, Iowa,
whom the Mississippi authorities
wanted for trial of murder,
acknowledged that his name was
Banks, and confessed his guilt,
asking the sheriff to deliver him
to the Mississippi officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

We advertise in the Bystander because
We want your trade in Laundry work.
We tlo all kinds Of work and deliver to
.aS part of the city. Telephone to Cham
pagn T. Son, No. III. IT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Senator Dubois of Idaho will
not 60 back to the senate again.
His reward tor being a populist
and for serving Bryan is to stay at
home. The pops could not trust
him, he deserted his old friends
and his new friends deserted him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
How a Woman Paid Her Deb

A lsdy in Lexington says: II am out Of
debt. and thanks to tho Dishwashcr bhsi.
ness. In the past six weeks have made
$3.50. Every housekeeper wants Dish.
washer, and any intelligent person can
sell them with big profit to himself. This
Dishwasher is lovely; you can wash and
Try the family dishes in two minutes, and
without wetting your hands. You can
get particulars by addressing the Mound
City Dishwasher Co., Ct. Louis, Mo.
There is big money in the business for an
agent. expect to clear 81, 900 the COM
lug year. need the money and why not
make its Miss G. +.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
The Fabric of n DreR M.

The situations in which men fire.
quently find themselves in dreamland
was we'll illustrated by an 1rishman,
who, when recently relating remark
able dream he had had, remarked
"Then 1 thought was walking about
naked. wild me hands in me pockets u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

An Exclusively Fcmale Masquerade.
A fancy dress ball is given once a
year by the women painters, sculptovs
singers and actresses Of Berlin. NJ
males are permitted at these balls, and
about one-third Of the attendants are
In masculine costume.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

George Findley has been indicted by the
grand jury, charged for attempting to
commit criminal assault upon Lavina
Diggs, the little crippled colored girl last
week. We want to see justice done in
this case. lfthe law in this case is enforc-
ed in the trial and In passing Judgment.
oil good citizens will be satisfied.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Rev, Timothy Reeves was callsd to U.s.
kaloosa last Tuesday to preach the funeral
Of Mrs. Eliza Warren, one of the oldest
and best known lady member OF the
church in Iowa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Miss Gertie McCravens has just secured
enough coupons from buying groceries
at Benders' grocery store on Tenth and
Center to entitle her to gold watch,
which will be presented to her on her
birthday, Feb. 20th. ira
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Our gold watch contest is progressing
nicely. The candidates are running very
evenly, and with extra effort on the part
of any candidate they will be the posscssor
of beautiful present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Wednesday evening, Feb. 10th, at tho
f. Side Revival meeting Rev. McCravens
filled the pulpit for the Bro. q. A. McCoy.
There were three persons converted. Let
the good werk 20 on.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

T Mrs. Ella Davis. who was expected here
last week from Cedar Rapids arrived here
last Saturday. and will make Des Moines
her future home. At present she Is stop
ping ut Mr.. j. II. Weeks, on Tenth st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The BYsTANDEK is having = large
number of new agents, or rather new ap'
plications to become agents. from various
cities in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and
Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The Ladies' Afternoon Social Club met
with president, Mrs. VIM. Mash and was
opened with prayer. Every week three
ladies bring question. One from En-
glish literature, one from History. and
one from Astronomy to be discussed dur.
ing hours of needle-work At 5 O'Clock
an elegant lunch was served. Club adj
iourned to meet with Mrs. j. Il. Eariek.
son, 519 East Sixteenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Miss Beatrice McMannus of st. Joseph
Mo-, arrived in the city yesterday to make
an extended visit at the home of Mrs.
nughlett's own Seventh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

North Star Ladge No. 2, A. F. T. A. M.
will give an entertainment at their hall on
Monday, 22d inst. Good music and re.
freshments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The watch contest will close Thursday
noon, Feb. 10Th. This is to give those out
of our city who may mail us letter Sas''r-
day, time to reach our Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

The Kings Daughters met at the home
OF Miss Marie Williams, with the Presi-
dent, Miss Della Mcknight in the char.
As thcro were net enough members pres
ent to do business. the society adjourned
to meet with Miss Josephine Rivers 900
Tenth street. All members are requested
to be present and those who would like to
become members Miss Della Mcknight,
President; Miss Josephine Rivers, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Mr.. L. T. Banks has purchas nice
home out on 1046 Enos Avenue and
moved out there last week. We are glad
to see our people at work buying homes,
it is far better to own home and pay
your taxes once year then to pay rent
once every month on some one else land.
How true is the old maxiunl, "There is no
place like home be it every so humble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Mrs. John Walker, who, has been sick
is convalescent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12
Greatest Potato Eaters.

The greatest potato eaters are the
people of Germany and Belgium. Tho
consumption OF this vegetable by them
averages 100 pounds per annum for
each pcr:oN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Some of our young people are talking
ofgetting up a sleighing party, and 60 out
to Cline, and spend the evtning with Mr..
g. Fl. Richardson's folks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

J. r. Brown has opened a tonsorial
shop on Twelfth and High street. He In
yites the patronage of his friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Mrs. p. Furgeson Of St. Louis, Mo-, arriv-
ed in our citp last week to make this her
future home. She is stopping with her
sister. Mrs, Lena Reed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Prof. Geo. L. Holt our tenor singer will
appear in Saint I4ous, Mo-, Feb. Goth, as
the star at one Of the largest theaters.
"The American Eagle" had his cut with
q brief sketch, last week. Mr., Holt is a
product of Iowa, and we ought to feel
proud OF his success iu music. But few.
if any possess the fine quality Of voice that
he has. t. 49,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-12

Pearson's Studio wish to cali your at
tention to their excellent photographs,
taking six out of eight first premiums at
the Iowa State Fair in 1896. Your con-
tinued patronage is kindly solicited.
Studio corner of Sixth and Locust.