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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
HOTEL CLERKS
elsa Of LoAs1ns : snerer 30 q TO Fro
NJ taat 0ther Guasts N. .4 tNI n y

flan Of L0Ae1ng : snorer 30 as 70 Fro
tsst Other Guests. q *
Among group Of newly arrived
travellers who clustered about the desk
Of one OF the large city hotels the other
evening was big, jovial looking man
with Roman Nose and 4 collection Of
double chins leading down to his collar
like flight Of stairs. He nodded to
the head porter az he came in, and be-
fore he registered he shook hands cor
daily with the clerk. It was evident
that he had been there before. We'll,
my boy" he said, after hs had tn
scribed and blotted his autograph.
what can you do for me tonight:" Tho
clerk consulted the room chart. Il .an
give you 'steen eleven" he replied.
TITS very nice room at the end Of
the corridor; plenty Of light and air
and lots Of privacy. Front! show the
gentlemen to 'steen eleven!' But
hold on" protested the large man. =
don't want that room; it's too far off.
Why can't you give me my old room,
on the third floor?'' I'm very sorry.
Colonel" replied the clerk. "but that
one on the corridor is the last one on
the chart. Honestly, I'm lucky to have
anything for you, with all this Mardi
Gras rush" Well, if it's Hobson's
choice, guess III have to take 1t,
said the big guest, and moved away
toward the elevator. Later on the
clerk made confession in strict conf
dence to curious bystander. Eyes,
admit have a few other rooms" he
said, "but they are all in the middle
OF halls, and this gentleman is the
champion snorer Of West Virginia.
Last time he was here / couldn't keep
anybody on either side of him, and the
result was that we had two rooms tied
up from which we were deriving no
revenue We can't afford such waste
of space SO near Mardi Gras, SO l put
him in one of our special snorer's
apartments. OF which we have four.
all isolated at the ends Of corridors.
The wall spaces are filled with nom
conducting packing, the transom Is
nailed shut, and he can snore there un-
til the cows come home without dis
turbing anybody Oh! yes, we keep a
record Of snorers, also Of folk who talk
in their sleep and holler murder in
nightmares. Have to do it to protect
our other patrons. New Orleans
Times-D Democrat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
BAPTIST UNION MEETING

The Ministerial and Deacon's
Union of the Iowa Baptist associa.
tion convened at this place June IL,
at 1890 a. m. The president, J..
H. Jones, being absent at the hour
of opening D. ]. Tate of Evans, Ia,
called the meeting to order. The
roll was called and the following
members responded, Rev. NJ. J..
Burton, Davenport; Rev. E. Roey,
Fraser; Rev. D. ]. Tate, Evans;
Rev. P. w. Jones, Centerville. Rev.
]. H. Jones Of Ottumwa reached
the city in time for the afternoon
service, also Rev. A. M. Coalston
and S. S. Miller. The following
are, the names of new members who
Joined the Union: Rev. D. ]. I'm
derwood, Fraser; Rev. s.. NJ. Arthur,
Centerville; Rev. ]. NJ. Haggard,
Coalfeld; w. E. Eliston, Marshall
town.
Owing to the death of the wife OF
Rev. S. Bates the chairman appoint
ed I committee on resolution Of sym.
pathy, which resolutions were to be
prepared for the funeral services o.
Mrs. Bates in the afternoon. Tht
Union adjourned TO attend the
funeral, having held but a bris'
service.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
BAPTIST s. S. CONVENTION
In Their Sixteenth Annual
Meeting at the Corinthians
Baptist Church..

On Thursday morning the first
session of the Iowa State Baptist
sunday Scool asshociation was called
to order by the president, Rev. M.
l. Gordon of Davenport. Thirty
minutes of praise meeting was held,
after which the president announced
the committe on credentials and
they made report.
Those reported as delegates and
were present are: Keokuk, Miss
Matte Clemens; Muchakinock, Miss
Eva Bates, Mrs. Margaret, Coleman,
Mrs. Mamie Buckley and Amanda
iGrever; Fraser, Miss Mable Cole
man; Centerville, Rev. S. NJ. Ar
thur, Rev. P. W. Jones, Mrs. s..
Noah and Maria Emanuel; Colfax,
Miss Beatrice Terrell, Rev. A. NJ.
Coalston, Mrs. w. B. Battle, Mr..
a. O. Terrell; Ft. Madison, Mrs.
Hrttie Winfrey; Keosauqua, Rev.
VIM. Brown; Des Moines, Mesdames
Henry l;rown, Rosa Johnson, Soph
ia Burnside, Mr.. Watson Erickson,
Miss Nellie McClain; Ottumwa, Miss
Ednor Martin; Marshalltown, Miss
Clara Wilkerson; Coalfeld, Rev. J.
NJ. Haggard; Evans, D. ]. Tate;
Davenport, Rev J. M. Burton, Mrs. r
Baker Mr.. J. T. Mabry, W, s. Bates
Mrs E. j. Sanders and Miss Ella Bak
er: Ft. Dodge, Miss Flora Kennel: Col
on, Warren Johnson, Rev. s. S. Miller
Rev. C. K. Brookins; Hooking, Mrs
Jennie Wright: Fraser, Rev. J, D. I'm
derwood, Rev. E. Roey. Visiting min
isters, Rev. F. W.. Walker. Pittsburg
Pa, Reverends J. E. Bell and Wood
OF Des Moines. During the time tn,
credential committee were making uI
their report the convention called To-
speeches; editor j. L, Thompsou wa
first called and made fine address
, which was loudly applauded. Rev. +
w. Walker Of Pittsburg, Pa, formsrl!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
ALBA NEWS.

Miss Henrietta Jones, has returned
from her nine moaths course in college
Johnnie Thomas, has come home to
make short visit.
Mrs. Malby, is visiting Mrs. Mead.
ows from Muchakinok.
The children's day exercise was very
nice, Mrs. Sonddy superintendent, Mrs
Meadows, organist: short address, MIR
Buttler; essay. Miss Henrietta Jones
solo. Mrs. Butler: speaches and songs
by che children. they were very inter
eating. the church was beautifully
decorated with flowers, Miss Maggi,
Carter and Miss Nsttie Hill OF Hooking
attended exercises. closing address b,
Rev. w. A. Ssarcy. ,.., X .ll:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

,A very pleasant surprise party was
planed by the Misses Alice and Nettie
Williams, on Miss Fannie Walker 1863
Lyon street. Il was q complete surprise
on Miss Walker. as she was away from
home and on her return she beheld a
bout twenty Of her friends and High
School associates. A very enjoyable
time py each was the parting words
Of all after they had been served with
refreshments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

will not cost you : cent il IL does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, frost.
bites, quinsey. pains in the side and
chest, glandular and other swsllings
are quickly cured by applying It.
Every bottle warranted. Price IS and
so cts. For sale BY all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
OBITUARY..

Died at her home on West Elev-
enth street, Mrs. Susan Bates, the
wife of Rev. Samuel Bates, after an
illness of several weeks. She died
last Sunday morning Of complication
of diseases. She was born in Troy,
Mo-, 1850; married to Rev. Bates
1897 and has been an earnest and
faithful christian worker, true
.helpmate and society lady. The
short time she lived in our city she
made many friends. She leaves a
husband, two children of former
marriage, and a host of friends to
mourn her loss. The funeral SER
vices were held at the Corinthian
Baptist church, under the auspices
of The Knights and Ladies of Honor
Of the World, which were out in full
number and with beautiful regalia.
They marched to the cemetery.
Our highlyuesteemed DR., Dulin, a
close friend Of the family preached
the funeral and many sad hearts and
regrets of sorry were seen as they
viewed the remains. which was laid
to rest in Woodland cemetery.
Many reaths of flowers were given.
The Bystander joins with their
friends in extending coincidence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Staples gave 9
most delightful birthday party on last
Friday afternoon from three to five
O'Clock, for their oldest daughter, Oracle,
il being her eighth birthday. Invitations
were issued, and all cheerfully responded
and enjoyed themselves. They served
an elegant luncheon, and when The part
ing hour came, all donned their hats,
congratulated their little friend on her
eighth summer, and wished for her many
more such bright birthdays as the one
Just passed. W.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
Putting on slate Roofs.

One objection to the use of slate for
roofing has been the impossibility Of
removing it without breaking after
once it was laid. This trouble is done
away with by new idea. The open
Ing in the slate is cut in the form of a
teyhole, the larger part below. The
rail is driven in and the slate is hook
ID on by passing the, nailhead through
the largest part of the opening. the
slate then slides down so that the mar
-ow portion rests: on the nail. 1t 10
,aid to be Impossible to displace the
date BY any ordinary storm Of wind.
ald the work Of removal is naturally
ssy and without dangaS n brsAkaEA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
GRAND COURT SESSION.

The annual meeting Of the Grand
Court of II. of J. held its session Il thu
city Of Ottumwa; GOV, ming June the
1lth. We are unable 10 give 8 'detail
report in this issue, the followering
are the officers for ensuing year: =,
B. Palmer, 9. N. A. M; NJ. e. Dixon,
v. g. M. "A. NJ, "A. a. Bland. G. w. ",
Ruth Richardson, g. s., Anna Dodd'
u. T.. Cora E. Jones, g. 1. g. K, John
L. Brooks, John Mitchell, 6. Mclinnis,
Grand Court Directors, Ella Tarvie. g.
o. G. X.
The next meeting will be & Bur.
lington. ss3 5ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

9 pastor in Iowa, made powerful
speech, Then the nominating COM
mittee was sent out and reported the
following officers who were elected for
ensuing year: President, d. J. Tate,
Evans; Vice. Mrs. w. b. Battle, Colfax;
Recording Secretary, Miss Clara Wilker
son, Marshalltown; Corresponding Sec
retary, Mrs, H, Winfrey, Fl. Madison;
Treasurer. MISS Eva Bates, Muchskin-
ock; Members of The Board, Miss Mat.
tie Clemons, Keokuk; Miss ella Baker,
Davenport. ,l ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

NJ; Nj. and Mrs. VIM. Coalson left last
Thursday for Chicago, where Mrs.
ooalH,n will visit with relatives and
frients for fortnight. Mr., Coalson
will attend the Republican National
Convention at Philadelphia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Miss Zella Davis, the alternate dele.
gate to the "A. M. E. s.. s. Convention
left last Thursday for Keokuk to at
tend the convention Miss Davis is on
the program at the banquet. she will
!. respond to the welcome address.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

# Mr.. r. N. Hyde, a member OF the
Iowa delegation to the National Con-
vention, left Thursday for Chicago,
where he will join other 1owaians;
from there they will have special
train to Pniladelphia. Mr.. Hyde will
visit New York City before he returns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

4 Our city collector will call on our
subscribers this month for their annual
subscription and those owing us will
please be ready to pay promtly. Some
of our subscribers will remember that
they did not pay up last year and
therefore you will owe for two year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Miss Eva Bates, of Muchakinock and
the secretary Of the Baptist Sunday
School Convention, is the guest Of her
cousin Mrs. Howard Williams Of Wood
land Avenue, while IN the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mr.. Edward J. Moseley of Helena.
Montana, a well known Des Moines )
man, arrived in our city this week Q
visit relatives and friends, after an alb
scence Of q few years. We are glad to
welcome our young friend Edward.
He i looking we'll and the girls think
he II as nice a. over. he haa also yis-
tied his parents ID MI. Pleasant. II ;js7 Il s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Miss Lulu Nesbitt Of Carrolton, Mo-,
arrived in our city last Thursday to
! visit with her uncle, w. b. Humburd
and family. She may spend several
months in our city li IF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Z Eliza and Jim SDimmett who were
recently brought back from Chicago on
several charges, were were tried and
found guilty of several different crimes
and was sentenced Thursday morning.
Eliza getting in all thirty-three years,
and Jim twelve years in the pehi,enti-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

The visiting de1eg tes to the Baptist
US: Convention who called on the BY.
nder were Mrs. Mary Coleman Of
sser, Rev. p. w. Jones OF Centerville
M j. Tate OF Evans. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

When in Muchaklnock, Iowa,
stop at MRS. ADDIEI JOHNS y HLN'
SONS REs:TA GRANgT' J :1sl fSSt e = god !
meals orIshort orders: also lc4
Cream, Prompt attention tis' given
"a all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

There will be lawn sociable at Mr..
and Mrs. Vaughn's home near Seventh
and School Streets in honor of the del
egates to the Sunday School Conven-
tion, Saturday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mrs. c. Richardson, who was 1t
the Mercy Home, returned to her home
- Give last Saturday. She is improv-
ing at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Ben Mitchell, one OF our faithful cit
izens, left this week on his summer
tour with party to Lske Okoboji.
The band boys gave him reception.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Miss Sophia Bass has not been SO
well this week. The changea BILE
weather has been against her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
Colored Jeweler at 3l6 West Third
street; will buy old gold or exchange
for new. 4# 5sa \ y. a.5 y; 3355s8 3355s8

Miss Mollie Wood, Of Ft. Madison is
the guest Of her aunt Mrs Eliza Wood
while In the city attending the Sunday
school Convention. 55s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

q The Brotherhood Band gave an ex.
cursion to Camp Douglass. Quite q
number went out to enjoy the music Of
the new band. We congratulate the
band boys for their hard work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

The, annual sermon of the State bap-
tist s. s. Association, was preach last
Thursday evening by the Rev. P. w.
Jones Of Centerville it was very inter
eating and effectively delivered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mr.. Harrison Gould, who has been
quarantine for seveal weeks was dis
charged last Monday. He is looking
well much better than he did before
he went to the hospital. Gs Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
8 Mr.. D. Roy was quite sick this week,
but is some better at this writing.

]. H. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 3l6 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re
pairs Organs,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mr.. G, B. Woods. the delegate to the
!: a. M. E. S. S. left on Tuesday for the
I gate city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. J. Wilson, have
opened an ice cream parlor at 3l4 w.
Gand Ave-, they also serve meals and
lunches all are invited to givethem q
call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

The girls Of Mr.. Blag gburns class has
Y prepared 8 good programme for Chill
sdrsn's day, which they will present
I next Sunday at 3 o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

N Mrs. Lena Mason will be here to
6nduct : series Of meetings the latter
art of June. Ss .ss53
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mrs. R. P, Wright, Of Msrshslltown
will preach At the a. NJ. E. church
Sunday evening. .,5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15
NEWS
Mrs. Lena Reed left Thursday eve
ming for an indefinite visit in the west.

The picnic next Thursday promises
4 to be success All are invited
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Father w ood, is expected home this
Week from the southern part of the
sstat TO attend the Ministers Union and
sunday School Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

II troubled with .rheumatism, give
Chambeslain's Pain Balm tris1. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

Mrs. r. j. Wright of Marsballtown is
in our city attending the Holiness camp
meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-15

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at their hall, over the Bank of Pine Bluff, Tuesday night. They held a special meeting, and invited all the V sitlng sWorkmen who are in the city attending the Grand Lodge meeting and number over 200, to participate.
 Fred Blueroek, well known young citizen Of this city, was in- itiated, and to say that the members had ''great and glorious time would be expressing it lightly. The Worknen are crowd of jolly, good fellows, and when they get to- gether on an occasion of this kind well-it is a caution. In the words of the negro loafer; "they had time After putting Bluerock through in great style, speeehmaking was in order and the program was filled with short and lonT, brilliant and forcible talks. Hon. w. ". Wilson, of Detroit, Mieh., who is here representing the Supreme Lodge, delivered a very fine address on the good Of the order. An able and thoroughly in teresting talk was made by Grand Master Workman Joseph Saxton, of Little Rock.
 At the banquet tonight Mr. Wil, son will respond, and it will be beneficial for all the brothers to at tend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
THAT CONGRESSMAN.

Chairman Carroll Armstrong, of the democratic state central com mittee, was in Little Rock today. He says all this talk about Ark ansas being entitled to an additional con- gressman is somewhat premature. He says 1t will be necessary for ccn- gress to act upon the matter before it will be known whether the state is entitled to another mem Der or not. As consequence. there will be no early call issued for meeting of the democratic state central com mlttee to take action relative to the selection of a candidate foriscon- grrssman at large from this state = Commercial-Appe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
LASB-STANLEY.
A Pretty Wedding solemnized at
 Trinity Church Today.

 Mrs. Maud Stanley, Of this city and Mir. Norwood NJ. Lash, of Mon treal, Canada, were married at the Trinity Episcopal church this fTues- day) afternoon at o'clock, Rev. W. D. Buck ner officiating.
 The ushers were Messrs Mack Hammett, Jesse R. Core, Phil 5rutcher and r. M. Roane.
 MT. ]. \. Douglass, of Toronto. Canada, acted as best man.
 There were nc cards. but the pretty church was filled with the friends of the happy couple. The edifice was handsomely decorated and the ceremony was very impressive.
 Mrs. Stanley is charming and popular lady of this city and we regret to lose her from our midst. Mir. Lash is one of Montreal's most prominent citizens,
 The happy couple left on the alter noon train for the North to enjoy their Honeymoon, after which they will make their future home in Mon- treai.
 We extend our best wishes and congratulations to the happy pair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
BEING HEARD FROM.
Dr. k. c. Thompson Says the Asses
 ment Increase Is Too Much.

When the Board of Equaliza tion held it's recent annual meeting. and raised the assessments of various wealthy citizens of the county, there was great howl made by some, and they inteLd to seek satisfaction from the county court
 Today fruesday) the first of the kicks was brought before County Judge Jones. Dr R. c. Thompson, whose personal property and money assessment was increased $26,000 appeared before the judge and ap- peals to him to make u reduction. He says his increase was too much.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
RO WILL BE SPONSOR i?
fuitol Arkansas to Be Launched at
 Newport News.

The news comes from Washing. ,n. b. C., that the United States ,onitor Arkansas will be launched the Newport News, Va, ship. ard about theA first of November. he exact date has not been an. but it is understood that
 VII be early in the month. The ork of oiling the ways, preparatory
 launehing the ship, has begun. ne $ hip is well advanced, aud when Ie goes over the ways will pro 4bly be nearer com pletion than any her sister monitors now in build |u The selection of sponsor will announeed in few days.
 |We would suggest that the ap= 3in tment be made from Pine Bluff, rlhere are DO f4Irer members of le feminine sex n the world than ebave here, aod a galIent selec- on could be maee from our many sant ties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10

MT. R. McCartney, who has been with the Cotton Belt office at this place for nine years, resigned yester- day to take place with the K. C. $. road at Mena. Mir. Mccartney has made the change. thinking il would benefit his health. In our loss of this clever young railroad man, Mena has made a gain. May he be comfortably placed is our wish.- Texark anian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
GRAND BALL TONIGHT.
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The first biennial session of the A. o. U. ". Grand Lodge, which has been in session in this city for the past two days, will close to- night with grand ball and banquet at the Bluff City Club hall on West Second avenue. LeMaire,s orches- tra will furnish the music. Hon. S. M. Taylor will deliver the address of welcome, which will be responded to by Hon. H. L. Cross for the Grand Lodge and Hon. w. w. Will son for the Supreme Lodge. The various committees have made elab- crate preparations for this grand affair and it promises to be the most successful event ever given by se- cret order in this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-10
ON THE SIDEWALKS SICK.

nicely dressed young woman was found quite sick lying on the side walk near the compress on West Fourth avenue. She was cared for by several ladies until the police re- moved her to their headquarters and gave her a good bed. She seems to be of good family and says she has 8 brother and father residing on West Fifth street in Little Rock. Money is beng raised to send her home.