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caused the decline here to-day. The ,enr OF nherni
tcnisrs tomorrow induced locsi selling Of November,
MErAts-lron-Pig iron warrants were duh and
cssier SPOT and oci9hrr, g. '5"s $780, November
and GeSemoer ot o'ISsSnv No., C~oprcr-Easier at
and January. Lead-Easy. Sro;. Gc,oicr, Sovcm,,
her. and DGGtmlr r, a.S9TSaS6G.' rIH"LIcw;cT spot,
Spelter-Uurchanged at I lau+..5r.
age; common :, good strlined tosin, silOGSi.IS.
rrTuoikuM-CruI ccr'ihget"s were unluoted here
Philadelphia napliha, 5000.
, FE0y'f SSS msss. s IS% e. 3D. r, G1 'M ',s? FORK IN IN:
low. she. B~ut;er..Creatn' ny. wrsurn ~ qc. Eggs
State, ]tNc.yUc; Western, i7E@l>c. chicago. Oct:
decline, the market closing aulc, It a light rally
were generally ON the selling sid,. and here was
ZONE realizing. By LOCAL loag., shouts aud pt traders
being very light. Tie cash demand for inruts was
fairly good, Tough mostly for small lots. with the
s~uuAn-KHw, nominal; 50, test. y o.iCc; eG' test,
S1SS Soo k "HTSr W 2HiS' f ana i M%SS, ouo,cs domestic woo,.
In the grease. as follows; TcSaN-Spring. Il months.
Sh 81 : ;D ]l;%} H. ! ,, sTF ss.F All ! ,IS.c Voc i 49, =, sp' tOI
average. %iasiAc Geiifornia-N, hcrn spring.
t tsSsi isSs sSiins. "'G isS,S fG"n'i Eur s,''o saa %''S SliS:,
tive, ;soc.;' free .fell northern, Ill fail.
Eastern Oregon. choice, liGlfr: eastern uscrGn.
average. l'Glic: eastern oregon. heavy, llG
oregon nTSty >% No, >, y . s5%a Zee. S" valcy 6 5s"S,' N E""f ].
l%a@slG. valley oregon, lambs i5%lec' Art
lIv.l5c. Territory -ldoho. tnc, l?ullc.; .daho.
NM medium. l&~ lrc; idaho, %ia"d'um, TO
l"c.; Kansas, nnc nnG hnc mctiuin, ljr l5c.i Kan.
Lac wyoming, fna medium. bile wyoming,
medium. loo 11c.; Utah, fnc, l2opi &c; Utah,
fine medium. ~ldrtiic.: Utah, medium. lSG.
2oc; DAKOTA: nn". %lgotlic; DAKOTA. g,nc mra'um,
i5pl.c; Dakota, medium. lSo, NC; Montana. fnc
cloicc, l1W I've; Montana. fnr average, ~liwlBc.i
Montana, fine medium rhCicr. l6n Use; Montana
iluc medium nvcrHE l5Hl1c.; Montnna. m"diuT
choice, %ln@2oc;: Mrnt"nn, medium avernEe' 5~is SC,
low Montana, l~M.0r., Washington. nnn, 10" lie.
Washington, iue medium, l2ctl"c.; .Washinrt"n
medium. 1tnl5. Colorado AMI New Mexico I'M
proved. liH%2c. ;Coars" nrl carpet, lI@ I've; ii"ur
gia and Southern. g2u2lc.
CHICAGO, oct. 20. - These were to-day's prices
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Cupartnership 3lotirrs.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIvEN OF the intention Of =.
~ u. lah"ock. August belmont, Y. J, Berwiud.
Chauncey NJ, Ecpew, e, d, pi':cy. Elbrldge T. derry.
MarcclluS Hartley. q. q. Haven, Joseph e. Hendrix,
James II. Hyde, \, Isrltn, Jr. A. 4. JuilIiard, II. II.
klug, lr, Daniel Lord, ~. II. = oaur. Fran TIIfurI,
aai william q. Whitncy a. proposed lnc0s rUr4;ori
Ia nrEaniZ" a Tru>; company, to he known as tho
Iifh ANrnu" Trust COMPANY. to do pu,InCss In tho
clty 81 New furS At FUrH. tnirl street ami F,tG ave-.
nus. "ul 60 have % raj itAl Of $500, 900. rhIs notiSa
Is published IN pursuance Of Section 1871, Article Nv.
OF the Banking Law Of tue state Of New York.
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Runaway hoy Ask. to he Sent Home.

GREENWICH. Conn.,. Oct. 26.-A boy 16 years
old applied to Sheriff Fitzroy tonight for ,odg.
ing in the lookup. On close questioning he
broke down and said his name was Walter Heis-
Ter of Long Island City and that h. had run
away from home. He said he was tired and
hungry and wanted to be sent home in the
morning. He is apparently not over bright, and
was locked I'D for the night,
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Court or Appeals decisions.

ALBANY, Oct. 26.-Thc followinr decisions
were handed down to-day by the Court of APP
lc0ls:
reaple VS.. Edward I~Irghson. arpellant-Iudgment
James Roosevelt We. the Land and Improvement
Company. appellant; " lillian Hani. vs.. Dry Dock
savings Institution and eth r., appellants: Jan" Me-
keElic and ano.her. appellants. ". L. u. liattoni
Maria D Mitchell. appellant. ~. Frank II. FAN and
another; Henry W. L.RytOn W. New York central and
linirnn River Railroad Company. nnpcllnn,i Wini
81. Louis Railroad COMPANY: frclCrika i. Mum,
appellant, vs.. ETnts. N, Mum; Nicholas GCpfroy ",
Alex Hiltcrt and another, appellants! Edward =
Burns ". Augustus i. Allen AMI another. app IlantH'
jonathan Unlikely and others ". joseph J. Little. re
cciN"r. observation-disclosures affirmed with costs.
William W. Nunforh VI. GrOrHr ", crouch AID TN
Other. appellan's-Ord"r anlrIu'i and judgment absp.
lut" ordered against IN" defendants With costs On
opinion below.
Rarll"S, dercGsed-orlcr appealed from affirmed with
Curts.
Su.an Hamilton, appellant. vs., Catherine brennan
judgement ard order aNlrrcd with costs,
william lOid rS. John II. CrOniU. appellant Judg.
ncht affirmed and JuiSm mt absolute ordered against
dvfcndnut with costs.
The Poodle vs.. Martin V. Strait, Rppcllant-Judg.
mcnt reversed and new trial granted,
william G. HAMMERS vs.. j. II. Lancaster aud an
other: samuel i'nchrarh w. Manhattan Railway com.
InnE ana M tlet, appellants, IN r., probate 81 the
VIII Of Angelina Crane: Hawley u ClHpp VS.. William
i. NCtahF. arp llHpt Charles HutChIn' On ~. Mary !.
loui, rppc!lahi-Motions 20 dismiss denied with so
william G.. Plat aud Others vs.. Sew York anil sea
Beach Halfway, Augrst M"idling, Lr, ap "ilant; In re-.
n'rl witr SO costs.
william F"rnrchii I. appellant. vs.. u, q. Y~GcuglinG
Rrrwiu- COMPENSATION Ia pr, fer granted.
| Lana T.. Newell VI. JOSenhinr IOiuCrUN and others
Morton t. dismiss denied withOut Trriudi"U to the re-
,pond,ut's right 10 raise thc auction Of the appel
lRnt's ,tatns upon the argument NJ the appeal.
ilprthA l.. seymour. appellant, ~, Spring Forest
Cemetery AssociatioI-MotiOn to place cause on
calendar gr-ntcd.
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Futures here declined - to 20 points, closing w'H1kL
with safes of $4,000 bags, 'In,re Ir''lnrH a. e % n nj
100 reis decline; receipts IN tw" day. noon;, ;lSSGSGI'
lii.OGOi EXCHANGE. 7 l'2d. an alyaN'. OF , ~,
two days. - 400; stock, l,l12.nOO: L"wer cables, u.
gethor with lIQuldAting sales for European ACCOUNT
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Dividends mud Nnterest.

NINNElPOLIS n Mt. LOFTS u. u. 60.
Coupons due Nov. LIST, 1897. from Consolidated
Mortgage Bonds. and from Minneapolis an Duluth
Bonds ~ this Company. viii he paid on and aftef
that date. at the once Of the Central Trust COMPANY.
No. 81 Wall Street, New York.
+. II. DAVIS, Treasurer,
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Gas Light
and Coke Co.
(OF CNICAGO).

THE syOCK OF THE A LIGHT
a CORE 4 q (oF CHICAGO having been listed on
the New York Stock Exchange, notice is hereby given
that the certificates issued by the Central Trust Com
pany OF New York for the certificates of the Fidelity
Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company Issued
upon the surrender OF certificates OF the Chicago Gas
Company. are exchangeable at the ONCE OF the
CENTRAL TRUST OF NEW YORK.
50 WALL ST.. NEW YORK CITY, for stock OF
the Peoples Gas Light s Coke Company tof ChicagoI
All certificates presented for exchange mpst be
properly endorsed in blank aud the full address OF
the persons TO whom the new stock ist be trans
fcrred must he given.
CENTRAL TRUST co. OF N. Y.
Py 4. +. HYDE, Second Vice President.
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FINANCIAL Avn COMMERCIAL

View York stock Rx~chanEe-sales Oct. 10.
UNITED STATES AND STATE ONT uN 81. ooos,.
2 5Us4s.r, lseol27is, 10 S bs, o......ll6s
4s C. 1881 2Sk
CLOSING PRICES OF UNITED STATES RoNpa.
Rfd. <aksd Bid. <skrf-
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Available cash balance.
Money in London 94m2I4 = cent. Rates Of dis
count in open markeb Tor both snort anu lhrcs
months bills, 3 q cent. Paris adviCes quote 3 u
cents Mt lO3 francs 3 confines. Exchange on
London 20 francs IN, centimcs.
Redmond, Kerr & Go. and Goldman, sachs q
Co. onor " holders OF Chicago ST. Louis ana
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Barley-Was dull. New feeding. 2sG~2si2c, cost
aud freight to Buffalo; 2et3lc., cost and freight to
New York; mailing. Sact 5uc, as tn quality. Rye
Was dun. state. soc; No. 2 Western. i0i4@i1ac.
cost aud freight to Buffalo. Corn-Spot was inar.
tive. Sales 1874. 1000 bush. including 1890 u No. =
mixed on private terms for export latc last night.
No. . mixed in elevator, 81 llc; $4,000 do. on private
terms, and 1000 yellow at sic. In elevator. Futures
advanced i4c. to &c. Future sales 10000 bush. as
follows:
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On st Is, r.
ct pl OF q. 90 -
Tn st -, r.
1907. ...1l2A l13h
Tn st -, c.
1907. ..l13N 11dhI
Tn st "a, r,
1926. ....l27 l27 y
Cn st a.. c.
1926. ....l2S 1881
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

q i /. z 81 =. = y
father. After serving an appren
ticeship of four years, he went to
Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he
took a law course in the University
of Michigan, graduating in 1876.
He located in Montczuma aud
opened an office for the practice of
the law, and after being engaged in
the practice for one year his father
died, and it became necessary for
him in connection with a younger
brother to take charge of the paper
which he edited for three years. In
1880 he sold his interest in the
paper and again entered the prac-
tlce of the law in Montezuma, in
which he had much success, until
1886, when he removed to this city,
and opened law office. Since his
residence in this city he has been
actively engaged in the practice.
For five years during the ihcumben-
cy of Attorney General Stone, he
argued the criminal appeals in the
supreme coutt of the state. In 'o3
he was nominated by acclamatioh for
Senator for Polk county, and has
served in the 25th and in the regu-
lar and extra session of the 10th
General Assembly.
He never held but one elective
office prior to his election as senator,
and that was mayor of Montezuma,
to which positian he was elected at
the age of ~. At the time he moved
to Des Moihes he was the nominee
of the Republicans of Powesriek
county for county attorney, which
he declined, preferring to come to
this city where he would have a
wider field in which to practice law.
<he Senator has proven to the
satisfaction of all that have watched
his course, that he is true friend OF
the colored people. While he has
been in the Senate he has done more
to assist them to positions than any
one before; in fact he is the friend
of the working man, and should re.
ceive the support of the laborine
men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Our Next Senator.

Thos. A. Cheshire was born April
2, 1854. His father was one of the
early settlers of Poweshiek county,
Iowa, coming to that county from
the state of North Carolina in 1858.
His father, John W. Cheshire, en-
tered government land and erected
thereon log cabin. In this pioneer
dwelling Thos. a. Cheshire was
born. During the first ten years of
his life he lived on farm. Although
his father was Il southern man, when
the war broke out he enlisted rs
private soldier in Co. B. 4otn Iowa,
and went back to combat his kins-
men, and fight for, the preservation
of the Union. 4
In 1864 John w. Cheshire, was
discharged from the army on ac-
count of disability and m oved from
the farm to Montezuma, the county
seat of Poweshiek county. Thos. A.
Cheshire received his education in
the public schools of Montezuma,
and it was afterwards supplemented
by studies at Iowa College and Uni
vcrsity at Iowa City. On account
of i'll health he left the University
and after a short time he concluded
to learn the printing trade in the
office of the Montezuma Republican,
which was owned and edited by his
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
A Thoughtful Charge,

n lnOuRntIul Cnafge.
1--WE frequently find in articles written
by some OF our oolored men, insinuations
and intimations to the effect that colored
papers and colorcd leaders do not speak
out on subjects that concern the race
that these do not voice forth the honest
convictions Of the parties themselves. It
IS offered as a reason Tor this condition
that these men are afraid of losing their
job.
1--WE regard this charge as both unkind
and uncharitable. This charge is abso-
lutely void of the principles Of christian
ity and is too far from the truth to come
from persons who have any respect for the
truth or the least desire to be just with
their fellowman."
This article we clip from the Vir-
vinia Baptist, because it expresses
our views on this matter. We have
seen men who are continually trying
to blacken the character of some
one. Such narrow contracted men
never did nor never will have any
thing but insinuations; they have no
desire to see any one advance.
Again the writer says:
"Wise men do not change their course
without some good reason for doing so,
The judgment and opinions Of the fathers
we do not think it wise to ignore"
Wise men wilt be sure that they
are right before they assail any one.
If person is too corrupt for public
good and it is necessary to publish
him is it wise for the writer to then
turn around with this corrup: man
on his arm and ask the colored peo-
pie to follow them. consistency;
thou art jewel" He says, further:
"We hate the idea that men must be
put down as enemies to the race simply
because they chance not to agree with
some new ccmers. as to the policy of con-
Quoting affairs. These critics set them
selves up as the only loyal men in the
race
The time has come when people
will not believe everything they read
about people they have known all
their lives. The men who try to in
jure others, should be shown back
seat. Watch the man that will try
to stab an honest member of the
race. He will do the same to you.
Beware of such men. Saying, fur
ther:
1--WE trust that our labors are directed
to this end. If this be a wrong course fol
us to pursue then we must plead guilty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Judge MoCoy's Candidacy.

| We cordially second all the good
things that have been said by many
of the leading Republican papers fo1
the endorsement of Judge Ben.
McCoy's candidacy for his nomina-
ton tor Judge of the Supreme court.
We endorse him becouse he is in
every way qualified for the place.
We are glad that republicans all
over the state are working for him.
We admire him because he is one of
the Lincoln Republicans; one of
those that believe he ahd his party
owe the Negro recognition; he has
always held himself ready to assist
on all occasions.
Judge McCoy's candidacy has
tho one great advantage Of the
state acquaintance gained through
his steady and active efforts for
the Republican cause and his ser
vice Of the state on the bench and
in the legislature. His public
prominence and his long residence
in the state have given him per-
sonal acquaintance in Iowa that is
not exceeded by more than half a
dozen men; and wherever "Bcn"
Mccoy is known he has a contin-
ually increasing number Of friends:
because Of his rugged strength
and personal magnetism, his de-
votion to the interests of the peo
pie, and his high standing as
citizen, jurist and legislator. In
addition to his popularity with the
people, without regard to party
prejudice, he is especially popular
with the Republicans because he
has always taken an active interest
in the party's welfare and aided in
fighting its battles-not in an
Extensively partisan manner, but
in the manner of an earnest man
who believes in the rule Of politi-
CO! principals conscientiously be
lieved in and is willing to stand
up and be counted in favor of the
rule Of those principles every day
in all the years. His record as a
district Judge is excellent through
out, and the splendid manner in
which he has served-the people. in
the district court is the best res
commentator for advancement
to the supreme bench.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

pie, which was decorated beautifully with
palms, roses, smilax, ferns. and other
plants. A: $50 o'clock Mrs. Claud Bland
struck Mendelssohn's wedding march;
then came the bride, resting on the arm
Of her parents. Mr.. WILDER Fields as best
man presented the groom. Within u few
minutes the solemn vows Of the sacred
rite were performed, then the bridal party
Immediately moved to the X. T. Hall.
which was also beautifully decorated,
where the reception was held. The table
was nicely decorated with flowers, and
heavy laden with the delicacies OF the sea-
son. where fully one hundred were present
OF the l4O who were invited. Mullen's
orchestra furnished the music, while
many ,ripped the light fantastic; all en-
joyed themselves. The Bystander's repre-
sentative with their many friends wish
them success and happiness in this IN:
known life below. We give you list of
lew who were there. The bride was
dressed in cream brccade silk, cream point
lace and muslin De Swan and slippers Of
the same material with white kid gloves
and bridal roses with silk veil, ornaments,
pearls and opals. The groom. conven-
tional black. Miss Marguerite Fields, sis
ter OF b, ide, was maid OF honor; her attire
xas hcliotrope organdy over lieliotrope,
trimmed IN chiffon and silk ribbon slip
pers aud gloves 10 match. The BRIDES
maids were Misses Rhoda johnson, Of
Quincy, Ills., and Lydia Ware, Of Keokuk.
The former Hole organdy and cream col
ored silk, white slippers and gloves to
match; the latter wore brocade muslin De
Swan, trimmings Of lace, white slippers
and owes. Mrs. +. ID. Fields wore green
organdie oyer green trimmed in point lace
and green silk, satin ribbon, white Slip
pers. Mrs. A. ]. Fields, gray silk, trim-
med i'll rich lace, white slippers. Miss
Lucy Bland purple organdy, trimmed III
handsome lace, white gloves. Mrs. +. d.
Bland in handsome white orgapdy, trim
med in rich lace satin ribbon, blue gloves.
Mrs. Emma Teabeal, black silk jet trim
mings; Miss Lille Russ, white organdy
over green, white kid gloves Mrs. Minnie
Bland white silk. green ribbon; Mrs. Sa-
die Brown. OF Canton, Mo-, pink silk.
black lace, overdress; Miss Jessie john
son, pink silk, green trimmings. pink
gloves; Miss Dorsie Ware, orange colored
silk, with white lace; Miss Mary Wright,
green silk, with black trimmings. There
were several others not reported to our
reporter. Little Miss Garnet Teabau. flower
girl; Otis Fields, page boy. Mr.. Ander'
son is u stepson Of j. 4. Gillian, who re-
Gently moved to Des Moines. They
received q large numbar of costly and
useful presents. They will be at home at
32l North 18th, where their friends can
call,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
kEOKUK

The gate city of Iowa, which by
her geographical location seems
sometimes to be ostracised from the
IIawkeyc atmosphere. Yet she has
some attractions which is Of interest
to the casual tourist or visitor. 1t
is according to ancient tradition the
burial place of Keokuk, the great
Indian chief, who once held full
sway of the "Beautiful Land" and
with his sun tanned followers chased
the buffalo and the deer, and danced
to the whoop. A stone monument
marked his resting place in Rand
park. The park is the finest in
Iowa, and one of the prettiest little
parks in the U. S. There they have
several pools of water, 3 artesian
wells, 3 buffaloes, several deer, 2
bear and several other lesser wild
animals, also the ostrich. Then
they have very fine athletic park,
called Hubinger park in course Of
building. When completed will be
the finest of the kind in the state.
1t has summer theater, seating
1000 people, two bathing pools
anG plunge. This is all owned by
one man, Mr.. Hubinger, who is a
past millionaire, and very liberal
minded enterprisipg man; he also
owns the street car and electric -ligh,
plant, and we are informed tha,
about 10 years ago this man was
selling peanuts on the street corner
of Keokuk. His financial success
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Bryan's organs are long and
loud in telling of the fight they
thought Senator Hanna would
have, but they fail to tell Of the
Southern vote in congress that has
been cast for high protection in
the consideration of the tariff bill
Mr.. Hanna had no fight at all.
The republicans of Ohio wanted
him, but the people of Ohio did
not want Bryan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
NUPrIALS IN HIGH CIRCLES.
KEOKUK, Ia, June 29t

This evening witnessed one Of the most
brilliant weddings that has ever occurred
in this city. 1t was the uniting of Miss
Minnie &. Fields. the daughter of Mr.. V.
Fields, to Mr.. Bartha l.. Anderson, both Of
this city. They were married at St.
Mary's, the Virgin church, by Rev. DIR. X.
G. McLlwain (white) Of the st. John Epis-
copal church. Long before the hour ar
rived the church was crowded with pso.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mr.. Harry Graham has started
the issuing of the Rising Sun, at
Kansas City. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Graham published
paper by the same name in this
city several years ago. We vel.
come the return of the Rising Sun,
and trust that it will b. OF great
benefit to the race. We always
did like the name.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Death of Colonel Catch.

The city was startled on Thurs
day by the painful announcement
that Colonel Conduce II. Catch
had passed away. Colonel Catch
was born in Ohio in 1925, served
with distinction as an officer in the
late civil war, and held various
positions of honor and trust in the
state Of his adoption, notably that
of state senator from Polk county
two successive terms. He was a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Miss Lulu and Dora Gaines returned on
last Saturday, from Hannibal and Dan.
vile. No.. where they have just closed a
vey successful year as teachers. Each
are delighted with her past years labor.
AS for hospitality and sociabiity they say
that the people Of Mo. cannot be beaten.
Alter visit of three weeks they will re-
turn to Hannibal to attend the Normal.
Miss Lula will teach in Hannibal again
this year. Miss Dora will return to her
school at Danville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

delegate to the first national repub.
lican convention. at which John g.
Fremont was nominated for the
presidency, and also to the one
which nominated Blaine. Colonel
Catch was loved and esteemed,
and in his efforts for the better
ment of tho condition of mankind
he recognized neither creed nor
race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Mr.. Jas. II. Poindexter Passes
AWaV,

Mr.. Jas. II. Poindexter Passes
Away.
James Henry Poindexter died June 80,
1897, at his residence, 77S Ninth street
James Henry Poindextcr was born ir
Hannibal, Mo-, in 7S49. When years o
age he removed with his parents to Iowa,
settling in Keokuk. He came to Des
Moines in March, 1871. and has been en-.
gagged in the barber business for the past
twenty seven years, eleven years OF tina,
time being associated in business with
w. A. Birney. In 1890 his health began
to fail. and no went to Hot Springs, Ark,
in the hope Of being restored. He grew
better for short time, but for tho pas.
year has been gradually failing, until the
last attack, which resulted in his death.
He joined the Masonic lodge in 1874, and
was one of the prime movers Of the organ
ization Of King Solomon Commandery in
this city, and was the first eminent CON-
mander. lie was married in this city
July 80, 1882, to Miss Emma Goodc, who
survives him. They had the distinction
of being the only colored couple ever mar
ried in the Masonic hall in Iowa. Beside
his wife, there survives him one sister,
Mrs. NJ. A. Cooper Of Burlington, and Il
brother. George Poindexter of this city.
Mr.. POindexter has lived consistent life
and maintained high moral character.
He died in full possession OF faith and was
ready and willing to die. Tho funeral was
to be held Friday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
from TIE family residence. Rev. Timothy
Reeves breaches the funeral sermon, and
the singing was conducted by the choir
of the A. NJ. f. church.