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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Programme for the P. l.. D. liter
airy society July "a, is as follows:
Opening Address, Mr.. Gould;
Reading, Mrs. Ella Wilburn; Elk
perience as a United States Cavalry
man, Clifford Williams; Recitation,
Claude Bynum; How to Succeed
Commercially, Rollen Weeks; In
strumental music, Miss Maple Nor
ton; Journal, ]. 7. Blagburn. Quo
tations from Phillis Wheatly; Critic.
Meet at Miss Maple Morton, 779
Tenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
DAVENPORT REPORT.

Miss Fletcher of Galesburg Ill.,, is visit
ing her sister Mrs. w. D. Parker.
The D. L. G. Band has secured en-
p,oyment for sc veral musician at one Of
our Leading hotel, so come on boys and
take a part.
The G. U. o of .. F. grand session
number 80 convened at its Eighteenth
Annual session Tuesday Julythe IS and
will continue until Thursday, as it will be
rather late for press this week we will
only publish Tuesdays session.
The first session was very interesting
after the adjournment for the day. they
retired home to prepare for the reception.
which occurred $50, given py the Hous .
hold Of Ruth. The following programme
was rendered w. D. Parker Of Davenport
acted 40 master of ceremonies and intro
duced Rev p. P. Taylor of the A. M. E.
church who offered prayer, nextssMrs. w.
D. Parker w. S. of Ruth who gave the
welcome address which was very highly
spoken Of P. 6. NJ, g. o. Terrell of
Muchakinock responded to the welcome
address in . way that done honor to him
and bis great city
F.. w. Eubanks e Fl. Madison was
introduced and spoke briefly but to the
point. d. &. T. j.. w. Smith ofkeokuk
was introduced to speak on friendship
which no did IN noble manner. D. q. S.
$. L. Tigg of Burlington was introduced
to speak on love which he did in . way
that showed he is worthy OF the position
he holds. D. D. &. NJ James Dixon OF
Muchakinock spoke on Truth which was
very good. D. G. Nj. j. Thomas OF
Fl. Madison responded to The welcome
address. Rev. Smothers Of the city was
assigned The Word OddfeIlowship which
he handled to perfection. After a nice
prt gramme was rendered Tho House.
hold Ruth served ice cream and CAFE free
to about 30s people and all had nice
time. Will publish balance OF the session
nsxt week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

poultry house as assistant foreman
Several men work in the Burlington
Lumber Mills. Mr.. H. Cooper. sue
cessful business man, is a Collector anG
Real estate man. The churches anG
secret orders are doing fairly we'll
We we're soon in Fl. Madison where
there are but few colored people. Rev
J. w. Muse is the minister, he is rec
emily from Keokuk, but formally from
Jackson, Ill.,, he is very able Baptist
and has been elected as the delegate
from Iowa to represent this state in
the National Missionary Association,
which meets in Washable, Tenn, in
September. Arriving in the Gate City
where now rest the case awhile.
The colored citizens Of Quincy, ILL.,,
will give Midsummer Union cslebra'
ton of the Emancipation Of slaves OF
the West Indies August 3. A grand
time is anticipated, as there will be
bicycle races, street parade, etc.
A CELEBRATION.
Auguse the 18th is the day selected
by some people of Keokuk to hold q
celebration. There will be- a band
tournament and bicycle contest for
both ladies and gentlemen, and a prize
of diamond medal. They anticipate
. large crowd and good time. A street
parade, and excursions from different
towns are being arranged for For
further information address S. j. Scott
Sixth and Main street keokuk, Iowa.
A CUBAN LECTURE.
Rev. l.. N. Cheek of St. Louis, .
graduate of Macon City, Mo-, College,
is touring part of Iowa in . Cuban
lecture tour, accompanied by grapha-
phone and stereoptican views of the
Spanish American war. It is very
good and we'll worth seeing by all.
The reverand is . cultured young man
and a very entertaining speaker. He
will soon be in TT. Madison, Burling-
ton, Mt. Pleasant, Ottumwa and Mucha.
KNOCK. Please watch your local
papers and posters for the date in your
town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS.

Mrs. Breckenridge and grand.dsugh--s
tiers, Crystal Bell and Hazel White OF
Hamilton, Ill.,, were visitors in the city
saturday.
Mrs. L. Bland is on the sick list.
Mrs. L. Palmer who has been visit
ins relatives in this city returned 70
her home in Des Moines Friday.
Mrs. NJ. Graham who has been visit
ing her mother returned to Keokuk
Thursday.
J. X. Thompson was q visitor in the
city Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. Frank White, Theadoro
Brooks and Bert Bramble were cake
walkers at the Casino in Keokuk last
week.
Mrs. A. Kinney is visiting in Davsn-
port.
Mr.. Inward Of Chicago is visiting his
aunt Mrs. l.. Smith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

, often asked during the session. Sucl
men as these who have received all
the G. l.. can give them, cannot atfort
to stay away. The lodge needs then
and their council.
Memorial services were held in thu
A. NJ. E. church Wednesday evening
in memory of Peter II. Holmes OF Del
Moines and Henry Bean Of Davenport
One of the best features of the SEES
sion was an address by A. H. Richard
son, q charter member of North Sta,
Lodge No, Of Chicago. he is ninety
two years old, after his address he re-
cited poem on Masonry-he was Civ
en- cordial reception and received
every attention by the younger mas
ons.
The business Of the G. L. was com
pleted Wednesday,, Thursday wat
spend in viewing the three cities.
,SpseiAl d credit is due Worshipfu]
Marter Warren for his tireless efforts
in seeing that all members of the G. T..
were well entertained, also the mem
bers of lodge.
Bro. Pitts made an excellent Tyler,
Deputy G. M. Coalson was much in
demand because of his happy DISPOSE.
ton and his gift for telling funny stor.
les just 1T the right time.
Clinton was we'll represented by the
ladies at the installation and banquet.
The Rock Island commandry headed
the parade Thursday evening, their
marching and drilling was Of such pre-
ciseness that it called out applause
along the street. The Iowa G. L,
should be proud to have such body OF
men to lead it.
The Iowa Grand Lodge is to be com.
mended for electing its leading officers
for anoaher year, its takes the 6. NJ. a
year to get acquainted and the next
year he will bs able to do something
and if he dose it then us him as long as
he is useful.
1t was noticeable the number of
young men who were in attendance,
and they are masous too, some Masters
of lodges and others were elected
Grand officers.
Bro. Bembry of Davenport is all
right-he was often heard by the &. l..
Mr.. Archie Mitchell of Burlington
was a new members and the prospects
are he will soon be Grand officer.
Mr.. Jones of Oskaloosa was unable
to stay until the close of the session.
Mr.. McNeal the popular confectlon'
er of Clinton and leading one OF the
state was popular man during the
session.
We wish it was so we could give all
special mention, but for~lack of space
we cannot-although all who were in
attendance were interested and are
doing what they can to promulgate
Free Masonry among our people. We
trust they will continue in the good
work and that the fame of the Iowa
Grand Lodge will spread and spread
until all other Grand Lodges will turn
their eyes toward Iowa for more light
and better understanding.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

want eolored agents III every town
in Iowa to introduce high class mag
azine, the greatest educator in the
world. Agents makes from $500 to
S.. 90 per day in their own towns; liber-
al commission to either sex, send two
cents stamps for reply. Address Rev.
A. L. Warrick, Sioux City, 10 in care
ot(irreteson Hotel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

When in Muchakinock, Iowa
stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals or short orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders. ,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

The picnic given by the members of
the North Star lodge A. F. & A. NJ {.
Thursday was . success. Over one
hundred boarded the train at the c. b.
& Q. depot for the picnic grounds
where delightful time was spent in
hunting, fishing and other amusements
that such place affords. The crowd
returned in the evening feeling very
much refreshed from their days outing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
A pleasant party was given BY the
young people at the o,zy home Of Mr.
and Mrs. sturgis on last Thursday even-;
ing. music and singing were the features
Of the evening. III
ROCK ISLAND NEWS,

Mrs. Ella Davis who has been visit
ing her daughters left for her home
Sunday morning.
Miss Emma Oliphant left for her
home Friday.
Messrs. Woods, Of Marshalltown
Frank Blagburn, Of Des Moines, Mes
danes Gould and Ella Davis visited
the tower last Friday. All had . jolly
time.
Mrs. Lors Foy of Moline il in the
city visiting friends few days.
Miss Eta Davis of Cedar Rapids is in
the city visiting few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

VIM. Coalson returned home Thurs
day from Spirit Lake where he &C.
companied Governor Shaw and other
members of the staff, TO receive the
boys of the Fifty-second.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mr.. Jefferson Logan returned last
Saturday from visit with relatives in
Savannah, Mo. Mr.. Logan always
arranges his affairs so that he can visit
his home of thirty-6ve years ago once
year: He says that the people Of
Missouri are doing we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The ladies improvement society met at
the church Thursday evening.
Henry Ross leaves this week to join his
mother Mrs. E. A. Comfy at Winnebago
City MINI.
The two year old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. J..
w. Taylor died Friday night at their
home at 1lO9 w. 4th street. "There is
no flock howe'rs we'll attended, but one
dead lamb is there There 10 no fire-side
howso'sre defended but has one vacant
chair.
THE CHURCH QUESTION.
The question has been asked. why are
the people of this place 50 Indifferent
about going to church: The cake walk
and dance that was given few weeks
ago was we'll patronized it was said and
some Of those very ones when they come
to church must needs have q cane or q
crutoh, but in that case no support was
for the lame and the blind and the halt all
danced, yes and so.- ell down on that
CLASSY floor but they got up and danced
on until the old rooster came and tapped
his wings and told them it was time to
90 to work for there was no time to sleep
we'll some had turned so long that when
they did start for home they were so be-
wildered, hadn't danced for so long, tina.
they got lost on the streets. The circus
came along some went to it so they could
have good run orgo up with the tent or
be tlattened ont with = pole as they did
last year. you know it takes great deal
to convince some people, and old lady
said one time when asked her reason for
not going to church, it seemed like the
devil just got into her feet so every Sun
day that they could not walk well perhaps
he has gotten into the people you know
he does those things sometimes. he is
said to have pretty good staying qualities
and when he finds he has q willing sub
ject he will surely stay by It,
Last Weeks Correspondence
M. Dowdy and NJ. Askew has returned
home after weeks visite at Yankton.
Jas. Wright has removed his mother
Mrs. M. Wright from the Samaritan
hosdital to bis home at Dakota City.
Mrs. Wright is hopelsssly paralized.
Miss L. F. Foots of Philadelphia. Pa.
spent couple Of weeks in our city ex-
hibiting the Vice Shoe Polish at B.
Davidsons department. store len Sunday
for Eus Claire, Wis, Miss Hawkins
being given the position and will give the
ladies shina
Mr.. Jas. Washington has gone To-
Lexington. No. 70 visit her mother from
lhsrs shs win 50 70 0arslten, Kansas City
md Exosllsioe SpringS. ~ exposes % u
zone sbo1A six WaekA u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mrs. AZ NJ. Rivers returned home
Monday after an extended visit with
her parents in Tennessee. She was call
ed there by the serious illness OF her
father, she left him greatly improved.
Her son Alonzo will remain awhile
with his grandparents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
.GLIMPSEs, OF MIDWAY,

The Greater Midway Of the Grea-
ter America Exposition surpasses
anvthinr Of its class ever conceived
ID this country With the possible *
lception ST its famous prototype Il
the Worlds Fair. 4 ne iist 81 ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Kenneth Hamilton's orchestra and
quite q number of the dancing young
people gave another one Of their de-
lightful dancing parties last Tuesday
evening at Greenwood park. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

The workers who are contrasting for
the trip to Buffalo and the Niagara
Falls and the bicycle are at work III
earnest. The contest is so close that
no one has sure thing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

j. L. Woods of .Marshalltown was
an over Sunday visitor in our city.
Mr. Woods is taking his vacation, from
here he went to St Louis to spend a
few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Quite number Of our young people
are preparing to. 60 to Colfax next
Tuesday. The merchants will run IN
excursion, and Us al the employees
win have : holiday they will 60 to
Colfax 70 enjoy themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mr.. Coalsou of Des Moines, the Gov
errors messenger, was in the city yes
terdsy guest of Mr.. j. D. Reeler. He
came in advance Of the Governor so that
everything would be all o. K. on his ar
rival At camp Msttocks. -Times-Herald
Mason City
It is expected that larger crowd
will attend the Sunday School picnic
this year than has ever attended here
tofore. The school has membership
of 1s5 and almost every one il prepar-
ing to go. Eachtis expected to bring =
friend or two. g.;grss.r 4, }
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mrs. James of s22 E. Maple street
met with an accident last week caus-
ing her to have very sore hand. She
is much improved at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

For Sale s ssy s!a iSea' &. eSs:::
VA ~AS old by Imp. ALBANIA,
dame May Cain by Imp. Tubal Cain.
May Cain, by Imp. Tubal Cain. Bay
Ally, three years old, by theabove de-
scribed stallion. For futher informa-
ton address, J. HAMM.
Lineville, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mrs. M. J. Breckenridge is still con-
hued to her bed most all the time.
1sr illness is wearing away her
strength.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Messrs Wesley Fields and VIM. Wal
ker returned Wednesday from Clear
Lake where they have been for several
days, They report good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Master Timothy Reeves was seriously
sick the first of the week. He is some
better, but quite weak.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

wesh Mrs. Mac Ruff returned from ottum.
the SD. Tuesday leaving her sister much
which Ioved. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

The St. Paul's A. NJ. +. Sunday
School will picnic at Greenwood park
next Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Miss Cora Smith who has been sick
the past two weeks was able to be out
last Sunday. g.. $50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Morton entertain.
cd number of their friends in honor of
their guests, Mrs. Duncan of Kansas
City and Miss Clay Of St. Paul. The
evening was spent in . social way and
q jolly good time was had by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
Excursion Tickets to the Great
American Exposition, to be
Held at Omaha, Neb.,
Until October 81, 90,

Via the North w estern Line, will be
sold at reduced rates, from certain
stations OF specified dates. For rates,
date of sale and limits Of tickets apply
to agents Chicago & North We stern
Railway.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. 4

CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARlAN.
A. M. E. Sunday School will picnic on
the Goth at Riverside Park,
Quite a number Of our people are think
ing of going up to Columbus Junction
the first of August to attend the union
picnic.
There will be q grand emancipation
celebration in the Rsp;ds tho 22nd Of
September under the auspices of the A.
M. E. church. It Is anticipated that .
good time will be had both financially and
socially. Friends from our neighboring
towns should by all means attend.
Mrs. Henry Davis aud daughter Eta
are visiting in Davenport 80.
Miss Emma Oliphant has returned
from Rock Island, where she is the guest
of Mrs. j. Bell and sister Miss D. Hannah
They reports pleasant visit. .&.s-
M. and Mrs. Archie Price arrived in
our city last week to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. Addie Perkins and little son Mayo
returned home toe 14lh from seven
weeks visit with the formers parents.
We are glad to know that 0. B. Claire
is doing thriving business At bis place
on Third street. if you want good -
cream. give him call. 90
Mr.. Starks is in our city.
Mathew White after pleasant visit
with his Aunt Mrs. NJ. A. Pierce OF End.
stree, left few days ago for bis home IN
Louisville Ky.
! Rev. Porter of Iowa City will preach At
the A. NJ. E. church on the first Sunday
in August, every one should come OUT
and hear him.
Miss Cleopatra Van Camp who mas
been quite ill is convaleseent.
We did not understand it so, that the
banner given at tho A. NJ. E. $. s. last
Year by the State Convention was to re-
main with us but for year, as 1t was
dated for '9S and we do not see how IL
could be used as '99 and YET We willing
| " returned it to the giver.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Miss leila Davis had severe attack
of cholera morbus the first of the week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
ALBA NEWS.

The camp meeting has continued all Of
this week Elder Bundy was with them
from Tuesday until Friday. Rev. Burton
has been assisting the latter part Of the
week. Rev. johnson was with them over
Sunday, the meeting closing on Sunday
Miss Cooper Of Knoxville passed
through our city enroute to Charlton.
A wedding occurred In our city on July
Miss Maggie Gray of Lost Creek.
A number Of Hooking Valley people
attended the camp meetings Sunday.
Henry Boman will attend the Grand
District Lodge Of Odd Fellows in Daven-
port, he is delegate from the AlbiA
lodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21

Mrs. Edgar T. Blsgburn is very sicl
1t her home on School street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-07-21
CITY NEWS
James Watson is improving.

Do you want good wheel? Enter
the contest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-01
rreachcrou.ly Killed by r,,,p,no..

Manila, May 2S.--The cable ship Re
corder, while picking up cable be.
tween the islands of Negros and Cebu,
went to the town of Escalante, on the
former island. She landed a party In a
launch, consisting of the commander,
second officer and several Of the crew,
and also Captain Tilley of the signal
corps, who was present on board the
ship to observe the cable operations.
flag of truce had been hoisted by the
rebels, who waited until the party had
landed and then treacherously poured
murderous volley upon them.
Captain Tilley and one of the men at
once threw themselves into the water.
The commander of the Recorder, by
running great risk, managed to reach
the launch, and put off from the bank
to save 1t from being captured by the
rebels.
Meanwhile n rain of bullets was fall
Ing all around the fugitives. The sec
ond mate was picked up by the launch
just as he was sinking, but was alive.
He said that the last he saw of Cap.
tain Tilley the latter was swimming
feebly by his side. The steamer was
far out from shore, but those on board
could see that other Malay seamen
were caught by the rebels, logged and
then cut to pieces.
The ship returned to Iloilo and with
In an hour troops were dispatched to
the scene of the attack.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-01
DIED IN A WRECK.
Terrible Catastrophe ON the Rock Island
Road In Iowa.

Terrible Catastrophe ON the Rock Island
Road In Iowa.
Waterloo, H., May 2S.-The through
train from Chicago to Minneapolis over
the Rock Island and Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern railways, was
wrecked at l:l5 Sunday morning at the
crossing OF Sink creek, about four
miles southeast OF this place.
The train consisted Of five coaches, In
cluding mail and baggage cars, smOk.
Ing car, two passenger coaches and
sleeper. Nine persons were killed and
twenty-three injured. most OF them Be-
rously.
A cloudburst had washed out the
sand and gravel roadbcd, leaving the
track unsupported for stretch of
twenty feet. The rails and the ties held
together and there was nothing to indi-
cate the insecurity Of the road.
The engine struck the washout and
was derailed In the ditch beside the
track. Behind 1t the cars were piled In
q confused heap.
The mail car toppled over and was
telescoped by the baggage car behind,
while the rear end OF the baggage car
In turn telescoped the smoker.
The roof Of the sleeper ploughed its
way through the day coach while the
lower half Of the latter crushed through
the sleeper.
The engineer and fireman jumped
from the train and escaped with slight
Injuries.
Mr.. Schwette of Alton. Illinois, was
brought to this city alive, but died at
o'clock. He was badly cut about the
head and It was evident from the be-
ginning that his injuries were fatal.
He was on his way to Minneapolis,
where he was to be married to-day. He
asked his physician to telegraph his
father and his sweetheart.
'"Tell her." he gasped, that have
been detained by n wreck and cannot
keep the appointment on time. Don't
say any more"
VIII Schollian Of Waterloo. who trav-
els for a st. Louis tobacco house. and
makes his headquarters in this city,
suffered more severely than any other
Of the Waterloo passengers. He was
FOUND In the second passenger coach, to
which he had gone after leaving the
smoker. his arm crushed between the
front end Of the sleeper and the side OF
the car. holding him fast in the wreck.
He did not lose consciousness. but
begged that his arm be sawed on SO as
to set him free. When 1t was found
that there was no possibility of saving
the arm. this was done, the amputation
being effected by n common hand saw.
Mr.. Schollinn displayed the utmost
fortitude. and after he was released
walked to the adjoining farm house of
Mrs. Caroline Mericle. where he was
resting quietly Mt last reports. He is
much weakened by loss OF blood. but
Is not believed to have sustained any
other serious injuries.