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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
BISHOP MOORE DEAD.

Especial to the Afro American Ledger.)
Jacksonville, Fla, November
27th.-Bishop Morris Marcellus
Moore, one of the bishops of the
A. M. E. church, was buried here
yesterday. Bishop Moore died
en- Friday last after a lingering
illness of several months. He
was brought here with the ex-
pectation that the climate would
improve his condition, but on the
contrary he continuee to sink url-
til the end came last Friday. He
was conscious to the last and ex-
pressed himself freely few days
before his death to bishop w. B.
Derrick and B. w. Arnett, who
were here at that time. Both OF
those bishops would have remain
edto see the end of their associate
but was assured by the physician
that Bishop Moore would last for
some time.
Bishop Moore was elected at
the last General conference of the
A. M. E. church, at Columbus,
Ohio, last May. He was taken
sick shortly afterwards and was
at no time able to do his work.
He had been assigned to work on
the West Coast of Africa, and the
Conferences of Louisiana. He
formerly held the position of Fl.
nancial Secretary of his church.
While in Florida, he was known
as the "Dollar Money King"
having raised more "Dollar Mon
cy" than any other preacher in
Florida.
His funeral was largely attend
ed, every portion of the church
was packed to its utmost capacity.
Bishop Moore was about 81 years
of age when he died.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
A DEPARTED SPIRIT
Attsnds His Own Funeral and Thanks
FIIs Friends.

AttoONS his own funeE0s SDO
His Friends.
or peculiar interest were the 1uner-
al services of Gerry Valentine MI
Valentine was one Of the early SET
tiers of this place, and was more than
80 years old. He was an ardent Splr-
itualist, and when he died he left d.
rections for his funeral, which were
intended to be a practical demonstra-
ton of his belief. The services were
held in the Universalist church. Iho
preacher was Samuel Wheeler, noted
Spiritualist of Philadelphia, and ne
chose "The Rainbow Bridge as his
subject. Then the meeting was given
over into the hands Of Mrs. Minnie
Brown, clairvoyant from Philadel'
phia. Immediately after Mrs. brown
had taken her position several raps
we're heard. Our brother has mes
sage for Cyrus f. Osgood," said the
medium, "He wishes to thank Mr.
Osgood and the others for their care
in carrying out his wishes in regard
to his funeral ceremonies Mrs.
Brown then gave the lnlorulallou 'nos
Mr.. Valentine was not alone, but that
J. O. Ransome, Mr.. Parkhurst and Mr.
Wyatt, former friends Of the dead
man, had accompanied him On his lit
tie Journey in the world" Several
other shades Of departed Spirtuallsts
had come with them. They reported
that they had made things homellke
Tor Mr.. Valentine, and gave messages
to the friends of the latter which were
intended to cheer and comfort them.
The announcements were haiied by the
many Spiritualists in the audience with
pleasure, and after few more con-
gratulatory raps Mr.. Valentines spirit
and it's companions raped "Adieu. -.
Hammanton IN. J.) Special New YORK
Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
WHAT SOCIETY AND CHURCH PEOPLE
ARE DOING.

Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Ruff will enter
tain few friends at dinner Sunday
MIR. and Mrs. H. II. Hooker entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. @. Jefferson At dinner
Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs y. & Williams will en-
terrain MI. Il. WI Hughes and Miss
Akssie Stewart at dinner Sunday.
Miss Nina Hamilton will give pre-
nuptial party this afternoon from to
6, in honor of the Misses Maud Will
liams and Bessie Stewart. Those ex-
pected are the Misses Beatrice Hicklin,
Ollie Smith, Cora Smith, Ophelia
Woods, Minnie Weeks, Ethel Wells,
Zella Davis, and the Mesdames Clifford
Williams and J. D. Hardin.
Mrs. Frederick G Branch will give a
pre-nuptial party next Friday in honor
of her cousin Miss Bessie Stewart, Mr..
Harry Hughes, Miss Maud Williams
and Mr.. Frank Johnson.
The party that was given last We'd
nesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. w Il
Humburd in honor of their neice, Miss
Nesbit. was very pleasant affair,
more than 80 young people being
presnt. The Messrs Williams and
Woodward, with q mandolin and gui'
tar, furnished some excellent music
The Mesdames c. r. Williams and j.
B. Rush assisted Mrs. Humburd in re-
ceivlng ana serving. Miss Nesbe,t in
q very pleasing manner thanked those
present for their attendance. Mr.
Humburd was called for, and he re-
sponded by delivering an Grafton or
MAN, which was highly appreciated
The guest were in unison in saying
that the host and hostess were good
entertainers. The potent regret being
they do not entertain often enough.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Miss Annas Logan who has been in
this city for the past two years, left TO-
day for her home in New Bloomfield,
No., where she will visit four or five
weeks with her parents, relatives and
friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Every one should attend the Sunday
School concert next Thursday evening
and assist the little folks in raising a
nice sum to apply on the indebtedness
of the church. Buy a ticket and en-
courage the good work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The Ladies' Pleasure Club elected the
following officers 1ast week: Presi I
dent, Mrs. ]. D. Hardin; Treasurer,
Mrs J. P. Hamilton; Secretary, Miss
Minnie Weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The BYsrANDER has received an invi-
tation from the State Horticultural
Society to attend their 35th annual
convention, to be held in the Horti-
cultural room in the capitol. December
II, 1e, l3 and Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
HELP THE GAL WESTON
D REL/EF.

Come and be made happy your
self. The mutual Perfecting
Association, 312 West Seventh
street, will give Is per cent of all
orders for piano tuning and per.
fecting musical instruments, for
80 days. Address manager, 312
West Seventh street.
(Mention Iowa Stat, Bvstander.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. j. II. Shepard, one of the Oldest
and highest esteemed citizens of our
city, has been appointed as janitor of
the State Auditors Office, by Hon.
Frank r. Merriam. 1t is a much de-
served appointment and MIR. Shepard
we'll meriled it, for his many years of
services to the party and race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. L. K. Palmer entertained the
II. Is. S.; notwithstanding the dreary
weather there was large attendance,
and the programme was carried ont in
full with interest. Mrs. Jackson read a
paper, which was heartily appreciated
The Circle will meet with Mrs. Smith,
and full atten dance is requested.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The Messrs and Mesdames q. W..
Henry, T. McDaniels, j. jackson, Mrs.
Martha Bass and daughter. Miss Lena
spent Thanksgiving at Give the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Bass. 10 say they had
a pleasant time is putting it very
mildly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

as time proven it was wrong.
This decision of Judge Brown is
wrong, for It does not embody
the principle Of right and justice
to all alike. The true sense of
equity and justice among the
thinking class will not sustain
Browns opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Rev. G. r. Brooking Of Mahaska
county is member of the Federal
Grand Jury, that is now in session in
this city. Rev. Brooking is the only
colored man that has been member
Of that Jury for several years. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

money you are paying rent With, and pay
fF hOme.
Also have several nice desirable resi-
denoe lots will sell on payments. you
will write me stating what you want l
will call and see on and give you prices
and terms. This Is equal to savings
bank. w. K. BJGGS.
Room 40 Clapp Block.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. VIM. Fletcher met with IN acci-
dent last week, while ascending the
steps of H. H. Hook. RS shop he slipped
and strained his back which prevents
him from working.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The North Star Lodge No. 2 will give
one Of the finest banquets on the 27th OF
this month that has ever been attempt
ed by that lodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The North Star Masonic lodge has
added over one dozen new members
growing now, and by spring it will
undoubtedly be the strongest Ma
sonic lodge in Iowa, and will reflect
credit on our race and city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. c. L. Pettigrew was elected Mon
day as ianitor OF the Franklin school
building, by the West Side School
Board, to succeed J. II. Shepard who
recently resigned MIR. Petigrew is an
honest hardworking man and we wish
him success,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Joshua Strawther, electrician, 952
West Thirteenth street. Electrical re-
pairs of all kinds. Medical, dental
and surgical instruments specially.
Dynamos and moters, light, etc. Give
me call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr. l. e. Williamson, business mana
ger of the Enterprise Investment Co.,
says they are making loans every day
and their business is increasing eontin-
ually. Read their ad ON the eighth
page.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Rev. Boyd, one of the veterans in
the A. NJ. +. church nlinistery OF Of
,umwa, spent Sunday in the Capital
City. assisting Rev. L. J. Phillips with
his quarterly meeting. He. preached a
good sermon Sunday morning and
evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Fremont Permanently C'l2p!eo.
Mrs. Jessie Benlon Fremont. who is
now in her sixty-nin:h year. is living
in Los Angeles. She Is permanently
crippled, as the result OF an accident.
.he met with early in the summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

THE ELITE Restaurant, 314
W. Third street. Best 15c meal
in the city. A trial will convince
Won. E. q. MCAFEE Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

FOR SALE-Ladies' cloaks, capes
coats must be sold to satisfy mortgage.
Come early and have your choice, and
gel a bargain. geo, East 5th street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Josie Wa!don nee Whitsett OF
Newton will arrive in our city Sunday
to visit her cousin, Mrs. j. l.. Thomp-
son.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. E., T. Banks has been reappoint.
ed as one of the janitors at the Court
house by the newly elected Auditor.
Mr.. Banks has been employed there for
several years and has always given
good satisfaction, His friends arc
pleased to hear of him being selected
again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

w. 81. Jones of Muchak,nock was
capitol city visitor this week. Mr..
Jones was an employee of the Senate
during the session of the Legislature
last winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Rev. Joplin OF Boone was in the city
Monday on business with the Presid-
ing Elder. Rev. Joplin is one of the
pioneer preachers Of the A. NJ. E.
church in this state. He preached at
the St. Pauls A. M. e. church in the
evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. A. Pierson, who has been very
sick for more than n month, is not
improving as fast as his friends
would like to see him regain his
lormer health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

GERMAN REMEDY Cures Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Maleand Female Weakness.
Send $3.50; German Medicine Co. Des
Moines, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

WE WANT colored organizers for
the best thing on earth for co!ored
people. African Monarchs Of America,
Sioux City la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Miss Cora Smith who spent Thanks
giving at Knoxville returned nome
Monday. j.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Claughton and family will leave
Monday for Denver, Colo, where tney
will make their future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs Geo. w. stanton hiss been very
sick this week with nervous prostra-
tion, but is convalescing now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The masquerade ball that was given
last night at Painters hall, by the
Young Ladies' Social club. was well
atteded. Some very unique costumes
were worn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Order the BYSrANDER sent to your
home and you will know what the race
is doing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

WRITE The African Monarchs OF
America. They have something to tell
you. Sioux City, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

From the present indications we Will
soon be able to announce some more
weddings. ......
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Rev. L. J. Phillips preached
two sermons last Sunday in the morn
ing at the A. NJ. E. church and out
at Saylor mine in the evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mr.. Douglass Miller, one OF our
best citizens and head waiter at the
Savery house, has been quite i'll the
past week. Several days he was un-
able to be out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

have several small houses with 3 to 6
rooms that can be sold on payments and
bargains, Stop paying rent and take the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

SECRET Fraternal Beneficiary lodge
for the colored people only. African
Moparchs of America, Sioux City, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Send in your orders for coal to the
Thompson Bros, 4O5 Marquardt block.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Misses Nellie Scott and Katie Lapoy-
cd OF Minneapolis are visiting IN the
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Presiding Elder Bundy was in our
s,eitY Mqndsy On his quarterly visit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Miss Cora >smith spent Thanks
giving at knoxville. 2s%
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

J H. Nixon, Jeweler, No. BIG West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs Organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Sam Wilson was visitor IN
uushakinock last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Geo. Fl. Woodson OF Muchakinock
was in the city last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Read the BYsTANDER, trade with our
advertisers and be happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The big rally at the A.. N. +. church
will be on the 16.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Bicycles repaired-Dawson's Hard
ware
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Ada Williams 312 West Fifth
street is on the sick list this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Dorsey of Bone is visiting Mrs
T.. Williams of Twenty-second and Cot
atape Grove. avenue this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

s Midway Coal, 2l2 w. 7th street. both
Phones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

All the members of Naomi Court No {.
3, are requested to meet at the Masonic
hall, Dec. 10, at s:l5 p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Our Ii loliday nu,nbe will be 9 gem OF
] literature. Send in your orders at
II once.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

3 New So bsoribers are being added to
our list daily. You are next.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

"A number of visitors will be in our
city during the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Miss Ethel Wells has accepted a po'
sition as office girl for Dr.. Callahan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Weather Strips-Dawsons Hardware,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Skates, Skates-Dawscn's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Sleds, Sleds -Dawson's Hardware.

Mrs. q. Letcher OF Chic is visiting
81 Mrs. NJ. Powell
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Lock kSmith-Dawson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Prot. Geo. 1. Holt will sing solo ut
this Sunday School concert.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Skates repaired-Dawson's Hardware
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks,
JeWelry, SilverWare
and other pleasing Christmas gifts at
S. JOSEPH, Fourth and Walnut s

'roube
All invited to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

IT, (Last Weeks Items)
LOCALS.
Mr.. II. Massey is now employed at
the Depot hotel at Ottumwa-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-01
ORDER OF EAGLES

TaHE Fraternal Order of Eagles had
 it's birth in Seattle less than two years ago, yet already there are in ex- is,ence more than fifty aeries, and the membership of the order has reached many thousands. In this short time it has grown to be international, as il has spread all over the United States and British Columbia. Its growth has, there fore. been pheuominal; but when one ex- amines into it's principles and objects, we readily perceive the reason for this prodigious growth
 Skagway Aerie No. 2S r. O. E. was instituted last June and already has a membership of more than two hundred, with additions at each session. IL has a good strong fund in it's treasury, and during the coming year will buy or build home of its own. Its meetings are we'll attended and it's members en- thusias,ic. The present officers are; Frank Clancy. W. P. P; Dr. l.. S. Kel- Ter, w. P; Robert Smith, w. V. P; II. Friedenthal, w. S; John F. Quinn, w. T.; Dr. Whiting. II. Pratt and John F. Dillon, board of trustees. To all worthy men we extend an invitation to join us,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-01

of Porcupine. MT. ClIrk had to give up his Skagway hotel at the request of it's owner, Mir. Burkhard, Skagway's pion- eer merchant, who needed ths space for the extension of his business as a wholesale and retail merchant. Before Mir. Clark's lease expired MT. Burk- hard had erected large iron ware house, occupying a space of fifty by one hundred feet, and this was soon stored with goods from top to bottom; while in the store itself, Mir. Burkhards sons Frank aud Herman, Colonel Lokowitz and Captain Robinson complained that they hadn't room to show goods to customers. All of which goes to show that the natural growth of the business necessitated and warranted the large improvements that have recently been completed.
 The whole'of the Burkhlrd hotel has been added to the store, the whole front of which was torn out and replaced with large plate'glass windows. These win dows at Christmas time were as taste fully arranged as if done by a big-sala-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-01

ried expert window dresser" ir one of the large cities. One of them was an exhibition of fine footwear: another of rich furs and robes; another of clothing and overcoats; the next had a Christmas tree and was fancifully stocked with toys and articles appropriate for gifts. and the other two windows sported pyramids of canned goods and fancy groceries. No such large window dis play has ever before been made in the business part of the city.
 The int rior of the store bears out the promises of the gaily dressed win dows. Everything is tastsfully ar- ranged with an eye to economy Of space, and yet this increased space is as fully stocked as whom the store was half its present size Its floor space Is larger than that of any store in Skag- way, measuring no less than 3io4 square feet. Burkhard & Co.'S. is great house, built up entirely on its merits, and on the ability of its members and their confidence in Skag- ways future.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-01
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HOW THE TENT GREW

Beans were the great commodity and the great sustainer of life at the tune in the history Of this community when 10 get away and over the trail was more of consideration than that of stakiug town lots and becoming wealthy cn the unearued increment. and Charles F Kelly, of Kelly & Co.,. must have found and planted a bean of the early growing variety by meaus of which Jack of the nursery fable was enabled 10 ascend to the monopolislic heaven and slay the ruling giant. For Mir. Kelly, with a barrowiul of goods. opened the drug store of Kelly & Go. in an eight by ten tent, and this tent somehow rapidly grew into the Kelly block of handsome business houses. in which the drug store occupies the site of the old land mark and is the center of attraction.
 Mir. Kelly doubtless never dreamed that the little tent would grow so fast to such important dimensions, and that his company would by this early date Le carrying such a stock of absolute luxur- ies and goods more particularly essential to the refuements of life. He always be- lieved in Sksgwsy-so he says-bu, all the same he left here for Dawson and established branch store there. which did not show the confidence in this young community of which he now boasts. But this may have been merely the prompt ing ofhis energetic, en.erprising nature, for in few weeks he starts for Nome to hang out the shiugle Of Kelly & Co. there.
 As soon as this IS accomplished, how ever. he will return to Ssagway. This, he declares, is his home. It is difficult to imagine him enjoying life anywhere