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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
D/CTRICT S. s. CON EN-
2ION.
FIRST DAYS SESSION.

THURSDAY MORNING.
Devotional services led by Snrerin'eH-
dent Herbert Wright.
Appointment Of committees.
Roll call.
Organization.
j. +. Smith, secretary; Miss Mary Mays,
assistant secretary.
Finance committes-Mrs.T Tilman, Mrs.
Krsnic, Mr.. Terry and MIR. Greenway.
Committee on how the convention shall
be ruled.-Rev. j. &. Anderson, Mrs.
Eliza Bell. and Rev. Bush.
Address Of Welcon,e-E. c.. Thomas.
Response, W. $. Page.
Annual Address, Supt. Herbert Wright.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Examination.
Paper Oh tsmperance-keV' ). w. Ma
lone.
EVENING SESSION.
Discussion on temperance.
Reception.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Devotional Service led by Mrs. Iilman.
Papers by Miss Ida Godfrey, Kew. Bruce
and Tilman.
Devotional by Rev. W. Williams
Roll call.
Report of finance committee.
DiscusslOn.
Election Of officers. s.-Mrs. l.. A. kagan,
district supt., Mr.. A. A. Bush, asslsta"'
supt. Simon Terry, secretary; Mr.. Green
way, treasurer; Mr.. Dameron, cores
ronding secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Roof Garden Opening

Next Monday the famous Geor-
g;a University Graduates, will
open the Roof Garden by present ..
ing first class Minstrel show
they will be here about one week.
They come highly recommended
by the press and have some Of the
foremost theatrical performer is
before the public. Thoy have the
famous ladies' trio. The leading
men are Watkins, Gillian, Oliver,
McKinger. Misses Goft, Allen,
Watkins and Gillian. 1t will he Il
grand minstrel festival.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

At No. SIG Iark-st., is located the beau-
tiful little cottage residence of Mr.. $. ID.
Miller. At No. 1872 Ninth ST., will be
found the little cozy htme Of DR.. and Mrs.
f. /. johnson. The a. NJ. + choir is
holding All extra rehearsal each week,
while preparing for song service, June
9Th, and on Wednesday niSht of this week
they met with the doctor and his wife.
Now, our friend Miller. wishing to break
the rule that ''all that is good has
its origin with woman" at the same
time he invited the choir to go with him
after rehearsal to No. SIG Park st. All
necessary arrangements had been made
for the refreshments by way Of strawher-
ries. ice cream and cake. While they were
being seated still. small voice seemed TO
whisper in the ear of every one, saying.
"I.ct Coalson bc toast master" So, with
one accord he was given the seat at the
head of the banquet table. Those seated
aro,,ud he festive board, were Mesllames
Coalson, blagburn, Johnson, Capart and
Steward. MeSsrs. Coalson, j. +. Blag-
burn, DR.. johnson, S. u. Miller, Vim
Foster and Moseley. For some cause Mrs.
w. II. Birney and Mrs. J. II. Shepard
were unable to attend rehearsal therefore
they missed the treat. We will not try to
repeat the many nice things they said to
the host but It all meant the same thing
thanks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Gov. Francis Drake is a candi-
date for his second term. lie has
made an excellent chief executive,
and has honorel a our state, Iowa
should congratulate herself in hav'
inc such broad minded, liberal
hearted christian gentleman, and
the republican party should feel
honored to offer such good mate
rial to the intelligent people this
fall as our standard bearer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
CEDAR RAPIDS BI'DGETARIAN.


The past week has been busy and in
terssting one in our city. Quite number
Of visitors were in attendance at the dis
trIct conference and :. $. convention. A
pleasant time was had.
Miss BIanch Y. Shaw, tho lecturerfrom
Chicago is stopping with MIR. and Mrs.
Henry Davis Of Nin,h-st.
Mrs. Buford, Of Davenport. is visiting
with Mrs Ella kippers.
A number of ladies and gentlsmen cha.
peroned by Mr.. .. B, Claire, and conslst-
ing of Mesdames Ida Claire. Matte Wade.
Catherine d. TiIlnan, Misses Bianch Y u
Shaw, Mary and Ellie Greenwry. Ida
Brown, Messrs. Wm. and Louis Green
way, j. l.. .Dameron and Archie Price,
took drive through the city in a carryalj,
Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock. OF
course they had pleasant time.
The visitors attended the Masonic L..
brary, Friday afternoon in a body,
through an invitation. The library is one
Of tho finest in the state.
Mrs. S. L. Persons entertained at dinner
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. &. II. Wade and
Mrs. X. ID. Tillman.
Rev. Peterson filled the pulpit at the A.
NJ. L. church Sunday morning, and Rev.
Ford at night.
Mrs. NJ. L. Lowery enter tanned at din.
ncr Sunday, Mes,lames Buford and Kip.
Mers, Rev. Ford and Mr. Thos. Lowry.
Mrs. Claire entertained at dinner Sun
| day, at her home near Kenwood, Rev.
and Mrs. e.. NJ. TiIlman, Mesdames A.
Oliphat, Matte Wade. Misses E. Oliphant,
Bessie Oliphant and Ida Brown.
The Light House society meets Friday
night with Mrs. e. H. Wade, Tenth ave.
Rev. Peterson conducted evangelical
service at the A. NJ. E. church, Monday
night.
The A. NJ. E. church has been painted
on the outside and makes quite a neat
| appearance.
The High House" entertained at
formal reception, Tuesday evening. at the
residence of Mrs. Ben. Hawkins in honor
Of the visitors in the city. Music ard
readings were indu!ged in until about 10
p. M, when refreshments were served
Prot. Brown was present and furnished
music the entire evening. There were
about thirty five present, and most e!e
CANT time was had nntl late honr, when
all repaired to their homes.
Mrs. Chas. Searcy entertained at tea
Monday evening. Mesdames X. Ti!man.
IL. Persons, NJ. Wade, Ii. Davis, Miss
Blancll Y. Shaw.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Quite q delegation Of our citizens waite

Quite q delegation Of our citizens waited
on Harris Emery Co. to inquire Of the
cause OF laying off the only colorcd en-
ployee. They were glad to moet the dele
CATION and explain the matter to the satis-
faction of the gentlemen, stating, hiring
the young man was only teelcr, and that
this fail one would 50 Oh permanently.
This meeting WAS good idea; it show
ed to those men that the colored citizens
appreciated the act Of employing a colored
clerk, and wouldsustain any good reliable
person they might employ. The delegates
consisted of Rev. Timothy Reeves. Rev.
Stewart, Messrs. Coaison, Banks, Weeks,
Frank Blagburn, Shepard, Clay and Will
Jams.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

On last evening, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l. Holt was given
a surprise party III honor OF Mr..
HIS thilty.tirst anniversary by the
"Dumas chorus society" The
Prof had been informed that the
club would meet ut his home tor
rehearsal about $50, but it was
8 o'clock before they arrived. So,
Mr.. II. had prepared a speech to
ccnsurc the club for not being
there earlier, and had started TO
deliver it when the president of
the club, L. S. Willctt informed
him that this was his birthday, and
that we had come for pleasure and
not to study music. and to say that
every one enjoyed themselves is
putting 1t very mild. Those that
were present who were not mem .
bers of the club were Mesdames
Willett, A. Wilburn, and +. john. |.
son; Messrs. Bas6eld, johnson,
Moselcy, Williamson. and the
Misses Hannah and Hamilton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28


John Armstrong, n janitor in
the building at the southeast cor.
ncr of East Fifth and Locust SITS ,
fell out of Il window in Justice Bly,
ler's court Wednesday afternoon
and was badly burt. The office is
in the second story and Armstrong
was engaged in washing windows.
He was washing an upper sash
when lie slipped and fell to the
paving below. lie struck on his
hip and was severely bruised,
although no bones were broken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Iowa Gets a Ministership.

President Mckinley appointed
Edwin IL. Conger, Of Des Moines,
Iowa, as minister to Brazil, the
same place he held during Harris
son administration. Major Con
Ger is we'll known not only in
Iowa, but the United States, hav
ing served three terms in congress-,
the same time that Mckinley was
in congress. He entered the army
as a private in Illinois, and was
promoted to captain. He is law
yer, a man of good experience and
will make u good diplomat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Thirty Years for tho Leon
Journal.

The Decatur County journal;
one Of the best and Oldest weekly
papers published in southern Iowa.
has completed one aud onc>halt
score years last week. The Journal
prints all Of its matter; it is an
eight page, eight eolum paper,
and it's columns are always newsy
and interesting to read. Long
live brother Stookey and the
Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Misses Helen Blackwell. Edora and
Gsneve Green attended the annual high
School Alumni banquet and entertainment
Friday evening. They report splendid
time, US there were 100 present.
A Hard Times sociabis will be given
at the A NJ + church. May 7th
A jolly crowd OF thirty attended an
entertainment in Colfax. Saturday syen-
ing. They returned home on the mid
night train, and to say good time was
had does not express it. 1t was simply
immense. The Colfax people are very
interesting and entertaining. and the visit
to their city was highly appreciated.
Mr. John w Lewis. OF Oskaloosa. hss
friends in this city who extend to him
their harty congratulations upon his sue
cess in passing his examination before the
State Board Of pharmacy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Remember that Moershell, Duffy \
Fotherngham have a nice line OF dress
goods, and are selling them at very low
discount. They are very pleasant gentle
men to meet Give them a call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Nlesdames Rosa LA Cour, and Julia
Hudlin, formerly known as the Misses
Blsgburn has arrived in our city to make
an extended visit with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis b. They are both enjoy
ing good health and glad 10 meet their
friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Miss Gertrude Neal Hawkins
sang in St. Joseph Mo. last We'd.
ncsday night. Willie in the city
this week. Miss II. will be the
guest Of Mrs. Geo. A. Moore, OF
Nintn-st.-Saint Joseph Protest. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

The Grand Court Of H. Of J. will hold
its next session in tile city Of Burlington,
commencing June sth. lasting three
days. This session bids fair to be the best
an! largest gathering that TINS society
aver held in the state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Ono OF our exchanges says that when
ever the collector goes ont to collect for
the paper thst no one appears to be at
home; they lock the doors, close the VIM
dows and pull down the curaius We
feel sorry that any honest man would run
from collector. We do not think that
our readers will do that when our collect
or calls next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

uarding's Ice cream Co. still
flourish as no others can Secret:
He makes the best Ice cream in
the city. Those that tried ours
will have no ether. Phone G47.
7G2 Ninth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Those who attended the s. S.
convention at Cedar Rapids, were
Rev. Timothy Reeves, Mrs. Eliza
Bell, and Mrs. Emma Morton.
All returned Saturday and report
ed 4 good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr.. Thomas f Barton, 4 prominent
Atro-American Of Dcs Moines, Iowa, has
secured through Congressman Hull, l"
good birth in one Of the departments at
WashingtN,.-Minneapol;s Appeal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr.. G. S. Steward defended Il
case last Wednesday in the court.
He won the case. Those who
heard him conduct it compliment
ed him on the manner in which
he conducted his side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Miss BESSIE Stewart is spending several
days visiting at the beautiful country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. &. II. Richardson
at Give, the guest Of Nli;ses Zoe and Della
Richardson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

The ladies OF the Afternoon 80.
cial cub and their husbands were
entertained at the pleasant home
of Mr., and Mrs. Austen. The
evening was spent in social conver-
sation, games. Delicate refresh
ments was served; the club then
adjourned to meet with Mrs. B. J.
Holmes 1921 Park street, Thurs
dav afternoon, June Sd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr., Jefferson Logan, a well known
citizen. lett yesterday to visit with his sis.
ter. in Savannah, Mo, and also in Saint
Joseph, returning next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Miss Lizzie Cowens, Of Denver, Colo
RADIO, who was summoned to the bedside
Of her sister, Mrs. Strsughter, returned to
her home last Wednesday. Mrs. $. is
much improved at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

We were pleased on last Sabbath even
ing TO see Mrs. j. II. Shepard, alter such
. severe illncse. occupying her seat in the
A. NJ. +. churcI, choir again, which she
has been member Of for eleven years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr.. Chas. Harris, who was House
employee during the legislature has de-
parted for his home last Tuesday after
spending pleasant time in the Capltal
CITY this winter. If Chas. continues on
lie will make his mark in life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Leo. Z. Walker, a student at
Grinnell, Iowa, attended the state
meet with his college today. lie
is a very bright young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mrs. Eliza Bell our $. 5. delegate to
Cedar Rapids, who represented the By
sTANDER, and with the able assistance of
Mrs. Wade, Of Cedar Rapids, furnisM d
us with complete reports each Of days ses-
sion. She also secured several subscribers
for which we extend our thanks to both
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
Thad. $. Ruff has accepted 4 position
with the Chicago Great Wastcru Ry.

Mr.. VIM. Smith, of Ottumwa, spent
Sunday in the Capitol city, visiting his
brother-in.law, Henry Clay, on Eleventh
street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Robert Jones of 1922 Crockor-st i,
smployec of Mr. lonnker, who
was severely kicked by one OF Mr.. Us
horses last Tuesday, IS improving
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mrs. Awsley and daughter, Gertle'
Of Charlton, Iowa, is in the city visiting
Mrs. j. Is. Vaughn, Of b street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

The East Side High School Track Team
LETT yesterday tor Marengo, where the an
nual State High School Field meet will be
hell. Kenneth Hamilton is tho only COL
ored how that is member OF the East Side
Team. lie is entered in lifty yard dash,
and l2O and 22O hurdle races. lie won
first place in the running broad jump al
the home field day. We trust that he will
win more la,lrels today at the state meet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
J. II. SHEPARD. MANAGER.

Send money by postottlcs order, money
0rdsr, express or draft, to TIE Iowa efAf1
oYsrANpER Publishing Company.
Communications mnst be written on oae
side Of the paper only and be Of interest 70
he public. "Brsvity IL tho soul Of w.t."
remember.
We will not return rejected manuscripts
snless accompanied by postage stamps.
gB- All correspondence and communica.
tions must be signed by the persons writing
the same.
All entertainments. concerts, festivals,
etc.. for which an admission fec Is charged
will be published at the rate OF 5 cents per
Line for each insertion. Lists Of presents
for anniversaries, weddings, etc, will 10
charged extra.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mrs. Isabella Clark has il,rn~
ished rooms for rent, at $3. 90 per
month at 1OS Sixth avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

A surpriseparty was given on Mrs. Geo
Taylor, at her home 7oG East Seventh,st.
last Monday evening. The evening wal
spent in music. games and social conversa'
ton. The guests departed at late holll
feeling very much pleased BY the manner
in which they had been entertained
There was about thirty present and they
were all in unison In saying that Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Taylor were good entertainers
The H, B S. K. &. met With L. a. Will
burn. After an interesting program and
a talk by DR.. johnson. we adjourned to
meet at Mrs. !. +. Williamson 1912 Mul'
berry street. Program, June3. "Maga'
zine:'' Mrs. IL. II. Lewis. Spelling Con-
test. Captains, Mesdames H IL Lewis
and W M Waricks. The club w.s visited
by Mesdames Davis, VIM Nash, Lewis
and DIR johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

James Epperson has returned from MS
Eastern trip. He will work for Mr.. Clark
nOn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
MITCHELL ron II I & II
NOND POSTMASTER.

Editor John Mitchell of the
Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va.
is a candidate for postmaster.
Mr.. NJ. is one Of the best known
and fearless race writer's in Amevi-
ca. His pen and paper has pene-
trated into all parts Of this country,
telling Of the lynchings and muir =
derings Of our race in the south.
He prints one Of the largest news
papers owned by any coloied man.
We hope that the president will
appoint Mr.. Mitchell. as it will be
a just recognition of the colored
voters.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Merchants Know the Value
of a good advertising Medium
Read our "Ads."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Bicycles regaired promptly, at right
prices. Dawson's Hardware, Fifth st
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

~ Dur collector will be around next week
no be..ready to pay your subscription.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Paint up. We carry the best line Q
mixed paints in the city at low PAIGE;
D,wsons Hardware Fifth st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

| Rev. Stewards wife, who recently mov-
\ here, is sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr.. Henry Clay and his two boys spent
last Saturday hunting. down on middle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mr.. J. W. Heath, who has been
coal deliverer for j. D. w. Hall,
has gone into the express business
and solicits tho patronage of his
friends Call at No. 315 West
Eiphth.st., or telephone No. 6G.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

QUIT Der OF our young people
1T. z. e nc band concert at Greenwood
Park last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Bicycles repaired promptly ard at rgh
nriees, Daw.on's Hardware Fifth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

TO to pawsons Hardware for Paints
Oils aud Glass Fifth st
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28
The Trouble.

The TrONbI0.
"That girl is peach" .---
eyes; but she thinks she Is whole
orchard" York Tribune,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Mss Daisy Hannah is on the sick list
- week:
III Nr. John Capart left Tuesday for the
Hkes iu Minnesota with fishing party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-28

Bicycles from $4,000 to 500 al
Dawson's Hardware, Fifth st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-15
Relief for the Klondikers.

The information that has been re-
ceiyed by the war department Is con-
Nfirmatory of the preceding rumors CT
tlestitution among the people at Daw-
son city. Provisions that were expect
ed to reach that point have 1t appears
in several instances, been delayed by
low water and other causes on the way
with the result that the necessities or
life cannot be procured except at al
most prohibitive prices and even then
in only small quantities
With this situation believed by the
war department to exist it does rignt
in recommending relief. General Alser
thinks the most feasible method or at
tempting to send in relief expedition
the success of which under the best
arranged plans is somewhat conjectur-
al, is to procure reindeer in Lapiand
also drivers for them. 1t is pretty GER
tain that whatever may be done about
this recommendation there will be
MANY weeks of suffering for some Of
the Kiondikers before their wants can
be relieved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-15

The State championship at candle pins
rests between two Carbon men.
Deceased Masons' widows are again to
receive their annual Christmas turkey
from st. CroiX Lodge. Calais.
The forthcoming fortitications of the
lower kennebec will probably be on the
site of those of the war OF 1872: on Coxs
Head.
Elliott Stone Of Rockland. has a Bible
printed in Glasgow in 1853. 1t was handed
down from the Governor Bradford heirs
to Mrs. Stone who is a descendant of one
of them.
a Bryant's Pond cat thrust its head
into an empty salmon can and was
unable to withdraw it, and was found
dead with the can over it's head.
Granville Hubbard Of Fayette. carries
the greatest record for threshing grain
that he have heard from. He says he
has threshed 81 seasons in succession
and many thousand bushels of grain.
A Caribou man died few evenings
since from an ahcess near the brain,
which resulted from getting a piece nf
brass earring on the drum of the ca,
where it remained Is months. The de-
ceased was 80 years old.
Freeman Hanson of Bar Mills. whose
head is a heefive Of inventive ideas
has patented a safety basket to go in
front of an electric car and the in
ventor guarantees that n fatality will
he impossible when street cars are
equipped with his device.
For some time the Westhrook officers
have had complaints that some one
was putting counterfeit money in cir
culation in local stores. A sharp watch
was kept with the result that the
money was traced to one man. bur
whether the officers have evidence
enough to hold him remains to be seen.
His house was searched and some
metal found and some melting pots but
no dies.
The Reverend F. w. Sandford of tn,
Durham tabernacle is no laggard. and
what he does is we'll done. He is not
satisfied with marvels Of his hillside
home in the midst of the Durham sand
hea ps and is even now working like
beaver with two tails for a hospital
and school. The hospital is begun al