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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
THE FIN DE SIECLES.

Not long ago there was in ex-
istence literary and social club,
known as the NJ. l.. C.'s. About
eight or nine of our society young
ladies composed the membership,
meeting weekly, and studied liter
ature, music and art. Oflate this
interesting club has not been heard
Of, and many, especially the young
men, have wondered and sorrowed
concerning it, and at last, becom :
ing desperate, they succeeded in
finding 1.-The Book of Books" and
therefore the society have been
obliged to confess that the once
NJ. Il. O.'s are living, but under
the name of the Fin de Sieles.
Also, these remarkable persons
have reminded the club that once,
long ago, they had become initia-
ated in the society by peculiar
yet wonderfully pleasant manner,
and thus armed they force upon us
the necessity OF making known
our rendezvous of each meeting.
We willingly acquiesce to this ar.
rangement, providing our callers
come after half past 4; for, be it
known, that even from the tall
brunette to the petite brown haired
maiden, all have their task to fin
ish before the pleasure hour. Al
though only eight in number we
have the perseverance, and forti-
tudc Of eight times eight. Last
Friday evening the first entertain
ment was given, and our friends
were received by number of
ghosts, who, with loud signs and
groans, answered every question
addressed to them. Weired sights
and sounds continually assailed
the sterner sex, until they at last
became so frightened that all kinds
Of promises were given and the
spirits returned to the region from
whence they came. Light refresh
ments were served and all seemed
delighted and wished tor many
more such pleasant evenings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
OMAHA NOTES.

Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, wife Of
presiding elder VIM. E. Wilson
is seriously i'll with lung fever at
this writing.
Mrs. w. Z. Metcalf who has
beeu so i'll ut her residence 500 N.
80 st., lis improving now.
Presiding elder VIM. E. Wilson
has an attak Of lagrippc.
Rev. Lena Mason arrivedin the
city Sunday. She was accompanied
by her ten year old daughter who
will attend the public school. Miss
Bertha will live with Rev. Owens
and wife.
The Hon. John l.. Waller ar
rived in the city Friday morning
and lectured at Zion Baptist church
Friday night, under the manage.
ment Of the Ladies Auxiliary.
BE is the gust of Geo. L. Collins,
4001 North 9th street.
Mr.. Edwsd Moseley, aged 81
years, died at the residence of his
mother, Mrs. Mollie Hayes, 34th
and Pratt streets, Monday morn
ing.
The Hon. Mr.. Waller, who has
been confined in French prison is
expected here again about the
18th Of March, 1897.
Presiding Elder Wilson has
been detained at home the past
week onCaccount of the illness Of
his wife. He expects to leave
soon for Des Moines and Oska'
loosa to hold the last quarterly
meeting, closing up with this con
ference year.
Mrs. Charles Reed, sister of
Presiding Elder Wilson's wife has
been quite i'll but is improving
slowly.
1t was quite cold Th ursday, i
being thirteen degrees below zero
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Mr.. Walker of Muchakinock visited in
our city Sunday with friends.
The A. NJ. E. church gave spelling
match at the church last Tuesday night
and Mr.. Samuel Page won the prize in the
contest as being the best speller.
A gsand musical concert and wood con-
test between six ladies. will be given at
the A. M. E. -chnrch Tuesday and We'd
nesday eve, March the 9th and 10th.
Cards are out for at home March the
4th from 2 o clock until 4: 90 at Trs. j.
E. Woods .--..... --... .-...-s.
Mrs, Sue Henderson who has been sick
all winter is improving slowly and her
friends will be pleased to see her smiling
face out once more.
Thoes thoes that were on the sick list
were Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, Rev. p p.
Taylor and wife, Mrs. Hattie King and
L. W. Fowler are better at this waiting.
Mrs. Joe Smith anc little daughter are
here visiting Mrs. Bradford and friends.
Mrs. Shelton who visited in Mt. Pleas
ant last week has returned homo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Prof. &. I. Holt returned from St. Louis,
Mo-. last Saturday, and We clip the
following from the American Eagle:
e9.'.4r. George I Holt made his initial ap.
psarance in this city Wednesday evening
before an appreciative audience of the
c,tys best musical critics, and it ID but
just and right to say he magnetized his
audience with his sweet, well-controlled
voice. which never failed throughout to
elicit encore after encore. Supported by
an sxcsllent array Of the city's best talent,
under the efficient management Of the old
campaigner, James w. Grant, with Miss
Pelagie 8. Thomas, the accomplished and
most charming pianest; Misses Clara
HUT ana Mamie J. Vars. sopranos: Mrs.
Maggie v. Cannon, l1he Halle q.
Brown), recitress; Richard d. Barrett,
barytone; VIM. A. Wilkinson, the col
arsd solo cornetlst, and john r. Fields,
harpist and trombonist, the entertainment
was . pronounced artistic success. Mr..
Hslt's rendering of "Ever" was beyond
criticism. The sweet lyric singer was in
the song, and this of itself made the quite
fastidious audience Of musical critics think
but Of one appreciablc thing. namely, q
storm Of applause, until he returned und
sang as sweetly as ever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
PHOENIX ARIZONA.

Phoenix Is the buisest town in the Salt
River Valley and the people here know
nothing of hard times as understood back
In the states. No chilling wind storms or
frosts out here. thetempature to day is 106
in the sun. The ladies are dressed like it
was mid summer. Some sickness however
prevails. Mrs. Nj. Williams has been sick
with q cold and soret throat. Also Mrs.
G. ". Teutt has been on the sick list.
All are better now. There is a move
ment on foot to call general mass meet
ing for the purpose eff assisting candidacy
Of Hon. ]. L. Waller of Kansas for Recor-
dor of Deeds for the District of Columbia.
J. w. Bolton who is our member OF the
county central committee, is veritable
race man and is using his influence to the
end of Mr.. Willer's success. Mrs. Mamie
Wilburn has quite a class and is success
fnlly conducting night school. Mrs.
Harvey Of our city is former teacher of
many years in the southern states. She
has contributed largely to the solving of
the so called negro problem. Mr.. Harry
is connected with the Maricopa Club, and
is credit to our city. Mrs. Bolton is \
graduate of Wilberforce college. and was
class mate Of J. F. Blagburn. The
Des Moines popular druggist. $. D. VAL
entine is receiving congratulations of
friends on his SUCCESS in tho WATCH CON.
TEST. Our people think the BYsTANDER
was honorable in allowing it to to come
this far west One man said 10 mo that
he would subscribe for the paper now
Mrs. Bell and myself are yet greatly
pleased with our home and acquaintances,
but VIC miss many old friends in the old
home. Our Sunday school has grown to
forty scholars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
NEWTON NOTES.

| Mortimer Moor has returned from his
visit to Des Moines.
Rev. Waldon's family are rejoicing over
the arrival ofa littlI ,on, who made his
appearance Sunde evening.
The concert zen at the A. NJ. +.
church the 10Th ult., proved to be sue
cess. Net receipts over 1925.
After a pleasant visit witt, friends in
this city, Miss Ha,nmitt returned to her
home in Des Moines.
Miss Eldora ana Gcnevie Green attend
ed the Solicitors ball, in Oskaloosa, last
Tuesday and reports splendid time, as
the ball was one of the grandest ever
given in the state. 80.
The band boys have employed Robert
Oliver of Colfax, for their instructor. A
wise selection. /
The wedding bells still ring. Mrs.
Georgia Brown Of this cit", was united
in marriage with Mr.. -,niIey of Mount
Pheasant, Wednesday evening, March Sd,
at the residence of Rev. NJ. l. Gordon.
Mrs. Brown has host Of friends in this
city who wish her success her new
home. w.
The following Afro.Anlerif IS otliclated
in The municip{ election thf week guard
| first ward. Lew Mayes; guard third
ward, r. Hudsd clerk first ward, Fred
Green. tSs''
Quarterly meeting was held the Dist
ult. Presiding. elder Buudy was present
and held four interesting meetings; there
being two acccssions. Our people are
very much pleased with the elder.
The following are the members Of the
musical and dramatic club organized
recently: Misses Katie and Emma Mayes,
Eldora and Geneyie Green, Mrs. w. E.
Fine; Messrs. Paul and Jessie Waldon,
w. Z. Fine, Fred Green and Geo. Carter.
An excellent entertainment will he given
in the near future.
Mr.. John Miller has secured the position
of cook at the Churchill house.
Those on the sick list are rapidly recov-
ering.
Mr.. Harvey Davis was removed from
the rsylum at Mount Pleasant, to the Jas.
per county Intirmary. His many friends
are glad TO know his health is improving,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
OSKALOOsA BRIEFLETS.

Mrs. Hattie Lawther. of this
city departed for Des Moines
Thursday. on business.
y. F. Cooper, Of Muchy, was in
the city Tuesday.
Lizzie Tate was in Muchy Satur-
day, visiting her her sister, Miss
Mease.
MIS-. Josie Bland, of Burlington,
is visiting her relatives and old
acquaintances. She is the guest
of MRS. II. Strong, sl4 Seventh
avenue East.
Geo. Reevest who was hurt in
the Colfax mines recently, is able
to out again. "
Frank Walker, of Sigourney,
departed for home Thursday.
Frank Moor of Washington, de-
parted Wednesday for hom--?
+. G. Marshal, of Knoxville,
was in the city calling on his wife.
DR.. r. S. Brown, Lizzie Black
burn. -..~ j
mrs. Sarah Williams and VIM.
Fields are on tho sick list.
The Epworth League Of Wesley
Chapel N. E. Church are doing q
splendid work, literature and pa
per reading and such, being tho
order every Friday evening. 1t
10 growing quite interesting.
Sunday is communion day for
Wesley Chapel.
Henry Strong, one Of our popu-
lar citizens was crushed while in
the mines by falling slate. One
of his left left ribs was broken, and
scores of bruises. It is hoped by
his many friends for a speedy re-
covery. Quite number Of the
co]ored people Of Muchakinock
passed through here over the Iowa
Central enroute for Washington,
d. &. to attend the Inaugural.
Hattie Moor, Of Washington, is
taking few weeks visit with he1
ter, Mrs. @ 1:,k, tn Market
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. Orea Marshall returned home from
Burlington, Monday, and Wednesday
afternoon he went to Centervills to assist
w. G. Davis as second cook at the Cont
mental.
Washington's birthday was observed
at the Abba high school, Feb. 22d. Speak
ing and singing. the principal features.
The 6. A. r. were present. Many OF our
people were present. This shows the
right spirit you should have some interest
III the educational work.
Rev. Bruce and wife, assisted Rev. Har-
ris this week in his meetings. Mrs. Bruce
is an amiable woman, and won many
friends while in the city,
Miss Maggie Jones returned to Chicago
Saturday after visit Of two weeks at the
parental home.
Mr.. E. Butler was elected by the A. NJ.
E. S. s. rs their delegate to the convsn-
ton which convenes at Cedar Rapids,
May Goth. Mr.. Butler is a wide awake
young man, and will represent the s. 8.
at its best.
At the special meeting for the young
people Friday evening. Rev. Harris had
with him Rev, Bruce, Thomas and elder
Jason Bundy. The meeting was grand
success.
Mrs. Wilburn returned to Dcs MOines
Saturday after sojourn of three weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. U. S. Jones.
Mrs. NJ, F. Ward entertained Mrs.
Bruce and number of friend at 4 O'Clock
lunch Friday evening.
Misses Maggie and Henrietta Jones
lunched with Mrs. $. SnoddY, Friday
noon. 80
Mr.. G. G.. Tolson and son, Elmer, from
Colon visited their home Saturday and
Sunday. .-g.--
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
Hon. John Z. Waller's candi-

Hon. John i. Waller's candi-
dacy for Recorder Of Deeds are
still continues to meet the appro-
baton of every true friend Of the
race. Mr.. Waller has heen very
zelous worker for the success of
his party as a race man, he has
but few equals, and certainly he
has no superior. If he is success
ful he will represent everything
that is good and elevating to the
race THAT he has so we'll repre-
sented in the past.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
MUCHAkINOCK NOTES.

There is a great deal Of sickness in Our
town atpresent,
Miss Nellie Jones has returned from Mt.
Pleasant.
Mrs. &. Is. Brown and Mrs. John lay.
lor departed for Virginia Tuesday. Mrs.
Brown expects to remain permanently.
West Overton Of Colon was visiting
among lis Sunday and said he expected te
start to Washington, D. c., Monday. He
has not seen his mother for 16 years.
Miss Mary Rhodes is quite sick.
Miss Anna Jones Of Decatur, ILL.,, AZ
rived III our town Tuesday.
Mrs. Albert Rhodes expects to start to
Virginia tho 9th.
J. w. Mcmillan ls improving slowly
from an attack Of typhoid fever.
Richard Hoffman was called to Oska-
loosa Tuesday on account Of his mothers
sickness. Her condition Is hopeless.
Mrs. Abe Chapman is quite sick with
the quinsy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

MI G. W. Dsnney gave delightful
time & ber pleasant home on Grand ave-,
Tuesday evening. to number Of her lady
friends, and one lone gentleman to lend
zsst to the occasion. The cozy cottage
was unusually inviting on this occasion.
Covers were laid for fourteen, all of whom
responded to the Invitation. The table
decorations were white and yellow. The
remainder Of the evening was in social
conversation, a revival of one of the lost
arts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Rev. J. tioens, who has been called by
the members Of the Mount Zion Baptist
church, has been conducting . series Of
meetings the past week. Rev. Goens is a
young man Of education. He came from
Macon City, No., and is highly recon-
mended % minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Mrs. Ella Davis and daughter, Miss
Daisey Hannan, formerly ef Cedar Rapids,
have moved to this city and are pleasantly
located at 5l7 West Tenth street, where
they will be pleased to receive their many
friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
Merchants Know the Value
of a good advertising Medium
Read our "Ads."
The Real Styles.

II was downtown today looking at
the new styles"
But isn't it rather early, my dear,
for the spring goods to be in?"
''Who is talking about spring goods!
I mean wheels Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Died, Of diphtheria, on last Tuesday, the
6-year.old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. ..
Crocket, of 14O4 Bluff street, The family
is quarantined. 4 younger son is very
i'll with the same disease. It is hoped the
dread disease will be conquer before it can
snatch the second child from their loving
embrace. Mr.. and Mrs. Crocket have the
deepest sympathy of their many friends in
this their darkest hour Of trial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Owing to bad weather Thursday even
lug the Kings Daughters entertainment
was only fairly we'll attended. The presi-
dent, Miss Mcknight, wishes to thank
those who took part in the programme
and those who patronize them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Mrs. E. Davis, formerly of Cedar Rap
ids is now located in Des Moines and is
prepared to furnish meals, week or day
board. Furnished rooms for rent-fur-
mace heat, bath. Please call at 517 Tenth
and High streets and make arrangements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

IN MEMORY OF CHAEDES l.. ARTHUR.
Dearest one from lis has flown, *
Has joined the angels round the throne,
His days We're few his joys are long,
He will keep the morning song.
Yes. gone to Join them in their song,
While we on earth are left to mourn,
He lives with God above,
His work is done his rice is run,
His joys inst begun.
Though he be numbered with the dead,
A crown Of glory is in his head
Jesus saw our darlngs suftcrings;
Heard his groans and knew his pains,
Stretched out his arm OF mercy
And took him home to live
He is safe in the arms of Jesus,
His head is resting on his breast.
lie has no sickness pain or sorrow,
But THERE IS JOY PEACE AND REST.
Oh! could VIC change this wor'i Of sorrow,
For that land of peace and rest.
Oh! could we leave our heads of sorrow
Upon loving Sayior's breast.
Courage! sad hearts and weep no more,
We soon shall leach The golden shore,
And if we only faithful be, -.>
Our dearest loocd will set us free.
II. y. w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

In an article OF last weeks issue, in re-.
gard to Mr.. j. NJ. Heath. who is in tho
employ Of j. D. w. Hall, we stated that
Mr.. Heath had lost his position, which
was a mistake. Mr.. Heath is still work
ing for Mr.. Hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
AN EASYCOIN'- WELLER

Iner ain no use Ill all this STRIFE,
An hnrryin', pell-mcll, right thro' lifs,
Idon't believe in goin' too fast
To see what kind o you've passed.
1t amt no mortal kind o good. .."
NJ I wouldn't hurry ef T could.
like to jest 60 jogein' long. ,
TO timber up my soul with song;
TO stop awhile n chat the men
~ d,ink som cider now an then.
Do want NO boss q staMdin' by
10 see me work; I allus try
TO DO my dooty right straight up.
An. earn what fills my plate an cup.
An ez fnr boss I'll be my own
like to jest be let alone,
10 plough my strip and tend my bees.
An do jest like doggoned Dlea.e.
My heads all right, an my hearts meller,
But I'm easy goin' feller.
Paul l.. Dunbn in Lyrics OF Iowly Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

We advertise in the Bystander because
We want your trade in Laundry work.
We do all kinds Of work and deliver to
any par Of the city. Telephone to Cham
pagn 8 on, No. III. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Mesdames r. Bell, 5. Burnaugh, NJ.
Morton, Heard, and Miss Stella Burnaugh
we're visitors at the Legislature last We'd
nesday afternoon,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
Easier in Her Time.
IE3t s. g7s
UnkiAd.:

''supposing," said WillieWashini
"that l were to make UP my min
earn my own living by a profess
What would you advise me to stu
And Miss Cayenne, after gazin
him thoughtfully for Q moment, !,
ply answered.: $3.50 i &
Economy. ~ ashingt0n Stak
Ssi ssS - lsflst t55sss ct
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

The Ladies' Afternoon Social club met
with Mrs. Fred Jackson March 4. Presi-
dent Mrs. VIM. Mash in the chair. The
club was opened with selection by Mr..
Sims ofSt. Louis; address Mrs. William
Mash; solo Mrs. Della Abbey; questions
Mrs. w. NJ. Fletcher; after which i'd
dresses were made by visitors as follows:
Mrs. o. Fl. Comley Of Webster City, Mrs.
VIM. Coalson, Mrs. w. II. Birney, Mrs.
Louis Washington, Mrs. F. j. Blagburn,
Messrs. VIM. Fletcher, l. C. Curtley, F.
jackson, Wm. Mash. The afternoon was
spent with pleasant conversation, games
and music, and At 5 o'clock an elegant
lunch was served, which all enjoyed, and
the club then adjourned to meet with Mrs.
K. Wilburn, 1880 Crocker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

A drama. entitled "Under the Laurels," l"
will be given at the First African Baptist
church. corner School and B streets, on
Monday, March Is, under the direction Of
Jas. Fnller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Tho senate aud house took recess from
Saturday until Tuesday afternoon. so that
those members who desired could 20
home to vote at the municipal elections.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

DR.. Johnson has moved his Office to the
I'd floor of theF Forester block, corner Fifth
and Walnut street, where he will be pleas
ed to meet his friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Rev. w. E. Wilson of Omaha, Neb.,
presiding elder Of the NJ. Z. church. passed
through this city last Wednesday enroute
to Oskaloosa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
RACE ECHOES,
Hon. John L. Waller lectured at
Parsons, Kansas, Feb. 25, on the
subject of 'An Americans Plea
from a French Dungeon"

Booker 7. Washington's name
appears in the Oberlin College
lecture course of 1897.
The city council Of Augusta, Ca,
appropriated $500 annually to the
colored troops of that city for the
purpose of paying aromory rent.
Rev. L. j Coppiu, pastor OF
Bathel A. NJ. E. Churcn, Philadel-
phia, Pa, raised recently in one
day s., 900.
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis,
the gifted elocutionist, has closed
successful season in the South,
and will spend the summer in
AshlngtOn.
A church to cost $50, 900 IS to
be built by the A. M. z. denomi
nation at Springfield. ILL.,, to be
called the Lincoln, Memorial
Temple, in memory Of the immor
tai President.
The colored regiment that il
now stationed at Fort Douglass
Utah, near Salt Lake, has exactly
525 men on its roll. Good!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05
Mr.. w. NJ. Coslson is in Washington,
D. o., this week attending the inaugura-
ton festivities. 1 ....

Mr.. Peter Holmes is confined to his
room this week with rheumatism of the
heart. T'.'' e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

More than one thousand negroes
attended the conference held at
Tuskegee Alabama BY Prof. Book
er T. Washington Of the Tuskegee
Industrial Institute The majority
being farmers. Prot. DxVid oaa' -
ner Jr., Of Guadalupe colleg
Segain made an address al
conference. We hope the &C
encc will be productive OF proc.
good. ...,,..-=---, -. -,
The coiored citizens, q D.. :, 1.
Colorado, have we'll organizeu
workingmen and women's Repnb>
lican club which has regular weekly
meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Call or telephone to the Champaign 4
Son Laundry and try our work. Phone
III. No. Sl6 and S16 w. Grand ave. tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

The Eighth Church Of Christ will give
their pastor a. farewell Entertainment
Thursday evening March the 11th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-05

Mrs. e. D. Mcdonald entertained few
Of her lady friends Wednesday at dinner,
in honor of Mrs. Comley of Webster City.