Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-06-09
MT, PLEASANT NEWS.

The meeting held last Friday in be-
half of our race was not as we'll attend
ed as it would have been on account
of the weather. A very interesting
time was had, however. Speeches were
made, prayers lifted up in behalf of the
down-trodden race.
At the close of our public schools
Miss Myra of Sixth grade, entertained
her class at her pleasant home on East
Madison street. All enjoyed them
selves nicely.
Mrs. Eli Grant Of Knoxville, ILL.,. ac-
companied by her daughter. Mrs. Hol-
Holbert and granddaughter Margie,
visited her sister, Mrs. ]. Holmes, at
Hutton, Iowa.
The A. M. E. Missionary society held
their monthly meeting last Sunday
evening. A very interesting program
was rendered. Miss lone Mason, V. p,
presided.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Miner of Keosauqua
spent Sunday in! the city.
Mr.. J. w. Fidler has gone to Chicago
to reside.
Mrs. VIM. SPOTS of Creston, Iowa,
is visiting at the parental home.
Sunday is silver rally at the A. NJ. E.
church.
Mrs. Eli Grant and daughter Mrs.
Holbert and granddaughter Margie,
returned to their home in Knoxville.
Ill.,, after pleasant visit with Mrs.
Grants sister-in-law. Mrs. J. Tally.
Try Staff Correspondent
Chicago, ILL.,. June 7.-(Special to By
stander.)-At last summer is here and
picnics are being given. The Olivet
Baptist church gave the first of the sea-
son on last Monday. which was we'll at
tended by members and friends of the
church.
The Flotilla Pleasure Club will give
tally-ho party about the 18th inst.
which promises to be one of the swell
affairs of the season.
The many friends Of J. H. Shepard
were glad to hear of him being elected
as one Of the delegates to the general
conference.
The mems Sunday Forum has been
organized with the following officers:
President, E. E. Wilson: first vice pres
ident. A. w. Williams; second vice
president, J. D. Bryant; secretary. AL
bert B. George; treasurer, VIM. L. Bow
man. They meet at Bethel church and
their aim and purpose is similar to
that of the mems Sunday club.
Our congenial friend. Will A. Moran,
is now city editor and business man.
ager of the Conservator. We wish him
success.
Robert w. Taylor, one Of the finan-
cial agents of Tuskegee Normal and
Industrial school, was Chicago visitor
last week.
The Young Mems Charity Associa-
tion gave their first annual ball for the
benefit Of Provident Hospital and the
Old Folks Home on last Monday even
ing which was we'll attended consider
Ing the hot weather. Much credit
should be given to officers and men,
bers Of the club. The officers are
President. N. D. Thompson: vice presi-
dent, David Hawley; Robert Harper,
secretary: James Mott, corresponding
secretary; A. j., Thomas, treasurer.
The Flotflla Pleasure Club met at
4 the home of the Misses Triggs. 1884
Dearborn street, and following is the
program rendered by the members:
Piano solo. Miss Taylor: recitation,
The Last Drink" Mr.. D. c. Pratt:
violin solo, Theo. Brinson; grafton. E..
A w. Thompson; trio. the Messrs. Bishop,
Scott. Tapley. Among the invited
guests were the Misses Bronson, Frazer.
4 RagIin, Nichols, Turnbo, Buford, Nor
ton and Shelby. and Messrs. Windy,
k 4 t7as Z ! T.