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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-04-30
Village of Readstown.

Owners Name. description
John o Leory. Part sNAnwA
sec S I IL II 3 Acres 6-lo0
VIM Crook. A tract Of land COL
at waters edge on : line OF
wAnwk following water
edge to u line of said tract
tn nee W to sec line thence e
to beginning S-ll5. ~ :
VIM Crook. Com at ne cor OF
land owned by VIM Crook W
2s rods d 4 rods g % rods = 4
rods to place of beginning n
swhnwA S-I1-3 70-100 A.
Unknown. Com at sec line lot Z
d 5 where line crosses north
bounds of block 6 W side Of
river u on said line 40 rods
and links n from Sc cor Sc
of neA sect I ii r 3 y ROD
to line thence along n line OF
block 6 IS rods to beginning.
swAnwA S-ll-3 8 A.
Unknown. Com 80 rods 6 links
II quarter stake between sec
z IL s % rods ;and 2 Inns n
3 degrees W 40 rods thence W
20 rods Is links 40 rods TO
beginning thence n along e
line to u line swAnwA thence
10 beginning. S-11.3' . acr.
Parker Davis. wy of lot 5 blk 5
Parker Davis. A iQt com 80 rds
of sc cor blockf5 4 rods Il :
rods W 4 rods rods 10 be-
ginning.
Harvard Campbell. Lot 3 Blk Z
Cora PettygrOve. Lot 4 Block !
W w K X. Part Of swAswA
abOuJ s acres more or leas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-04-30

Township IA Rane ! East
Owners name. Des. &c Acr.
Elwood Stanley s1ssv Is
Wa ,....-.-.. 800 20 1910
Elwood Stanley owA w z 40
Susan Allen skn sse@ 10 40
Township IA r. West.
Owners Name. Des &c. Aer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

twelve years. .
The members of class No I, are
preparing pleasing entertainment to
be held October 30th at the A. NJ. +.
church. >.....f ts
Mesdames Lloyd and Willie are suf
fering from severe colds.
Mrs. Fair is reported quite sick.
Do not forget the Christian Endeav.
or Sunday evening at $50, led by Miss
Greenway. All are cordially invited.
We hope that all the young people will
attend as the future of the race de.
pends upon us. Then let us be up and
doing. - ..l.
We hore every woman will watch
with interest the space that Bystander
has so kindly permitted Mrs. Helena
Donney OF Ottumwa, to use in order to
give the public an idea as to what the
good women are doing for the uplift.
ing of the race. We urge every mem
Der of the clubs that are federated will
give her your aid in this very import
ant step.
Misses Maude Ousley and Florence
White were on the sick list last week,
but are better at this writing.
Mr.. Samuel Baines will entertain
his Sunday school class Wednesday
evening. They will attend to some
unnnished business in regard to their
entertainment.
Subscribe and pay as you go for
The Bystander
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
EDITORIALS.
President Interviewed.
FRoWNs ON SOUTHERN ACT.
President Roosevelt Gives Assurance
to the CoIored Men-Delegation
Headed by Bishop Walter Pays a
Visit to the White House.
From the Record d-Herald.

Washington, Oct. 10.-Colored men
from the South called upon President
Roosevelt today and were given as
surances that he was not in sympathy
with the action of the republican lead
ers in certain southern states to ex.
clude the negro from their councils
One of the delegates said the Presi
dent assured the party that in making
appointments he had sought character
intelligence. fitness and the esteem in
which the appointee was held in his
own community, the question of color
not entering into his estimate OF the
applicant.
Those who waited upon the Presi.
dent were Bishop Alexander Walters
Of New Jersey, Bishop G. w. Clinton
of North Carolina and Rev. l.. l.. Car
ruthers of New York, representing the
executive council of the Afro-American
Council. They were especially solic-
itous OF ascertaining whether the
President endorsed the action OF the
Republicans in North Carolina and
Alabama.
They were presented to the Presi-
dent by General James S. Clarlison,
surveyor of the port Of New York.
Postmaster General Payne arrived at
the White House while the confer
ence was in progress and was present
part of the time After the interview
the colored men expressed themselves
as highly satisfied with what the Pres
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
A Woman millionaire
TEN YEARS AGO ShE BOUGHT A
MINE THAT is NOW A BONANZA.
A Western Syndicate Has Offered Her
100000, But Her Price Is a Million
If She Gets 1t She Win Be Ameri.
cas- Richest Colored Person.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Miss Lulu r. Davis, coiored, aged
thirty years. divorced from her hus-
band, Robert Davis, claims to have a
mine in Colorado for which she has re-
fused the sum Of 100000. She wants
Isl 100000. If the syndicate which is
now dickering with her yields to her
demands for this amount she will
convey her title to a lot 125X15O feet,
located in the village of Plainfeld Col
Otherwise she will keep the lot and
WORK the gold out of it. She says
that for fifty feet below the surface
on her place there is little eise except
sold. She has had reports from assay
ers ara mining experts, who have told
her that she would be foolish to sell
for less than the figure SIZE now asks.
Her home at 1927 Prairie aveneue
is modest enough in appearance. The
steps are old, the paint on the outer
walls has long since been driven away
by wind and rain. Cucumber vines
almost hide the doorway. Over in the
corner OF the little piazza there is a
gOurd vine that has thousand leaves.
The seeds were brought from Ken
lucky, the former home of Miss Davis,
But Miss Davis does not use gourds
for drinking purposes as do her coun-
trywOman at Owensboro.
Owensboro is her native town. She
resided there until eight years ago,
when she came to Chicago. At Owens.
boro she lived with DR.. w. S. Stirman,
man of considerable wealth and
standing in that part of the blue grass
state. She was maid to Mrs. Stirman
and as such accompanied the family on
it's winter and summer tours. She
has visited every state in the union,
traversed Mexico, climbed mountains
in Alaska andsshot the rapids in Can
ada. @4
In 1890 an agent for mining prop.
critics in Colorado visited Owensboro.
1t was not long before he had inter-
ested DR.. Stirman. DR.. Stirman talked
about his investment at the dinner
table one evening and Miss Davis
listened. The next day she sought
the doctor in his Office and asked him
if he thought it profitable for her to
invest a few of her saved dollars in
Colorado real estate. Her employer
told her tLat he did. At that time
Plainfield bid fair to become one Of
the great towns of the Rockies. Grip
pie Creek was then unknown. STRAIT
ton, subsequently the king Of miners.
was then pursuing his vocation as a
carpenter There was little mining
going on in and around that part OF
the undeveloped west Real estate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

agents and land boomers had gone to
Plainfield and had selected 1t as a
spot that would ultimately outrival
Denver. Flaming circulars were scat.
tered over the country singing the
praises of this marvellous region.
Miss Davis has never been to Colo.
RADIO. In all the long years she had
owned property there she has paid
taxes and trusted to luck. A month
ago she was informed that gold was
found on her lot. This information did
not surprise her, according to her
statement. She had a dream. The
dream was vivid and she had not
eaten lobster for supper. In the night
she saw yellow ridges of gold dust. To
the north loomed huge mountains. For
down in the valley she saw sea of
smoke. Around here were huge bould.
ers. Jack rabbits shot in and out from
under the scrubby bushes. The shin
ing Of water as it coursed through
pebbles was music to her ears. Above
were stars of indescribable luster. She
did not wake up until next morning.
Then to her mind everything was set
tied. Her place in Colorado would not
be sold for its taxes, as was threaten.
ed. She would work harder than ever
that she might save enough to satisfy
the demand of the assessor of the
county.
The first year Miss Davis owned
the lot her taxes amounted to $3.50.
Last year gold was discovered in a
ravine near her property and the as
sessment was raised to $44. This she
paid. She calculates that it will be
fifty times this sum when the assessor
interviews her representative in Jan
uary next.
Now. however, she declares that her
brother has supplied her with funds
and that she will go within the next
fortnight.
when | return" she said. 81 ex-
pect to be the richest colored woman
In the world
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
~ We want you to subscribe for
the Iowa STATE BYsTANDER. .-Ba
THE NOVEMBER DELINEAToR.

The Delineator for November is one
of the most notable issues of the year
and presents an inviting display Of
fashions, literary features and ydomes-
tic matter, With the paper on Dante,
one OF the best in the whole collection,
the stories Of Authors Lev.s end in
serial form. In Thyra varrick, Mrs.
Barr's novel, the action become rapid
and dramatic, and the readers interest
is kept at high pitch. The character
development Of the chief personages is
wonderfully fine. There is an admir-
ably told story by Josephine Dodge
Daskam, entitled The Courting OF
Lady Jane. Another collection of
Historic and Other Pitchers will de.
light china lovers; and those who have
followed in the preceding issues the
triumphs and the tribulations Of Jill
in the building of her artistic house
wall be further attracted by her bright
account of how tho plumbing was done
J. Parmly Paret, the well-known play.
er, has furnished for the Athletieseries
an article on Tennis for Women which
is one of the best pu blished On this
subject. For the children the fastimes
are usually entertaining, and in addi-
,tion to natural history sketch, there
is delicious nonsense story by Carolyn
Wells, illustrated by Strsthmann. The
various departments, fancy-work,
housekeeping, etc are up to their usual
high standard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
WOODEN WEDDING.
A Large Crowd Of Society People
There,

There.
Without an exception the prettiest
party given this season was the Wood.
en- Wedding given by Mr.. and Mrs
Harrison Gould, Jr.. at their pleasant
home on the corner of Twelfth and
Crocker streets. There were about
sixty-hve present. many of the elite
Of society. and to say that all enjoyed
themselves is putting it mildly. 1t
was nice crowd Of gentlemen and
ladies, Tree from that boisterous noise
that some times attends our parties
here of late.
There were many useful presents
given, many We're given with the view
of service and usefulness. Among the
many presents, which were too num-
erous to mention. were seven chairs,
four rockers. Those who sent pres
ents from out of the city were Mrs.
Chas. r. Wicks of Denver, formerly
Miss Dickens when in this city; Mrs.
Jane Keene of Canton. Mo-, mother of
Mrs. Goulu Mrs. Whine; Mrs. T. j.
Busey of Davenport. The wedding
party appeared at $50 led by Rev.
bridesmaid and ]. l.. Thompson acted
as groomsman. Rev. Graves remind
ed them of their marriage VOWS taken
five years ago. The graphone furnish
cd music. A very elegant three-course
lunch was served by Mrs. l. E. viii.
hanson our trained cateress. At late
hour all departed wishing the host and
hostess many more similar annivers
aries. as they are two promising young
people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

B, Crawford, LETT for home Thursday.
The ladies OF Mt. Zion Baptist shurch
gave chicken pie supper lsst Thursday
evening. Il was success both tlnancial-
~ and locisliy. 4. s,
Mr.. William Gordon and family have
moved hsss from 81. Louis, No to take
up his residence In our midst. He u en-
ployed ~ engineer st the goverrment
building. We extend our hand of welcome
to them.
Mr.. and Mrs. q, G. Carr gave benefit
social At their residence Ihursday even
ing for Rev. j. w. Jetfries. Their vii
ling socials never fail TO be successful.
The infant OF Mr.. AID Mrs. w. Gordon
has been very sick, but is some better.
Mrs. Rev. w. II, Speese is eating
along nicely and will leave Saturday to
ioin her husband in Newton where he has
charge
Mrs. Maggie Thompson received the
sad news last week of the death Of her
beloved husband, Who passrd away with
the consumption. She has our sympathy
in her hour of bereavs He leaves q
wife and two children. "a mother and
brothers to mourn him. He lived In
Omaha at the time of his death.
Mrs, Shouty and daughter returned to
Charlton, Mo-, after very pleasant visit
with her daughter Mrs. H. Darr.
MIR. I. A. Tony of Duquint, Ill, form.
erly one Of the mem bers OF the Brownies
bast bal! team of Algona, Is in our city TO
spend the winter.
Me. I, A. Williams left Wednesday for
Montana to reside this winter.
Master John Sturgis. son Ot Mr..
Thomas Sturgis, is seriously i'll with the
pneumonis.
Miss Lillian Gordon Of Kansas City,
Kansat. sister OF Mrs A. l.. Morgan. 10 in
our city to spend tha winter.
Mr.. David shores Of Norfork. Neb will
soon move his family here 70 live.
Toe laying Of tee corner stone Of Mt.
Zion Baptis, church Sunday afternoon At
three O'Clock, wss largely attended. There
were six preachers to assist Rev. J. w.
Je1eries. The program was in charge Of
Rev. j. f. Watts OF the First Baptist
church,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
OTTUMWA.

Mr.. Art Henderson left Monday for
Des Moines. after short visit with
relatives and friends in this city.
Miss Jessie Williams is on the sick
list.
A number of young people very
pleasantly surprised Miss Grace Black
at her home Monday evening. A very
enjoyable time was spent in games
and music Light refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Nellie Fullenwider left Satur-
day evening to join her husband in
St. Louis. Mr.. and Mrs. Fullenwider
expect to make st. Louis their home.
Attorney S. Joe Brown Of Des
Moines was in our city few days.
The Ottumwa people are ever ready
to shake warm hand with their
young attorney. ~--."s
The Y. l.. l. G. elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: Presi-
dent. Miss Florence DoWny, vice presi-
dent, Miss Sarah Bradford; secretary.
Miss Grace Black; treasurer, Miss
Bessie Robinson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
BASEBALL SEASON ENDED

Algona, la. The Algona Brownies
closed the baseball season Saturday.
They made very good finish, but the
players were all glad to quit as tbs
weather was very disagreeable. Tbs
Algona team during the season played
lO3 games, won II, lost 80, tied 2
making their per cent 7Os. They de-
featcd every team they played ma
jority Of games. except the Des Moines
league team, and they played this team
in Des Moines, being defeated by
score of to S. One of the best games
played by the Brownies this season
was the game at Greene, Ia, last Fri
day against the St. Paul team Of the
American Association. The final score
was to 2 in favor Of Algona. Jones
pitched = star game for Algona, only
allowing st Paul two hits, and one Of
them was scratch, and there was not
St. Paul man reached third base until
the ninth inning. Lumley pitched for
st. Paul and was hit freely, the Brown
les securing tWelVo n1tS OIL MS uellVery.
The Algona management have
already signed team for next season
which promises to be faster than the
one this year. Dates have already been
asked for next year and indications
point to most successful season. The
gold medals awarded the players are
here and will be forwarded to each
player at once.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
FOOT BALL.

The first college game of the season
was played iu this city last Saturday
between Drake University and the
Iowa College of Grinnell. 1t was a
very bad day for the game, as it ralned
all day, and there was no sensational
plays made as the ground was to wet
and slippery to allow any long runs
Had the field been dry perhaps the
score would have been different, for
Grinnell has very swift team. Drake
won the game by score of II to O..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
CLINTON.

Messrs. B. f. and Rev. P. G. Cooper
returned to their homes in Spring
field, III, and Buxton. Ia, Wednesday,
after being in attendance at the fun
eral of the late Frank Cooper.
Mrs. Jennie Dodson has returned
home after a pleasant visit with her
niece, Mrs. Alice Harris, in Dixon, ILL.,
Mrs. Abbie Parm is reported on the
sick list.
The funeral of the late Frank Coop
er took place Wednesday afternoon
of last week from the A. M. E. church,
Rev. Searcy officiating, assisted by
Revs. James Robinson and w. w. Rus
sell; interment taking place in Spring
dale cemetery.
Rev. w. w. Russell has returned
from a three weeks trip through the
state. being greeted on Sunday. the
9th inst, by large congregation at
the evening service, taking for his
theme. Separation" He endeavored
to impress upon his hearers the ne
cessity of being constantly in com
pany with Christ.
Mrs. McDorman of Dixon, ILL.,, at
tended the funeral of Frank Cooper
last week.
Mrs. Johnson of Chicago. returned
to her home last week.
Rev. w w. Russell transacted bus
mess in Camanche last week. The
erection of a parsonage is under con-
sideration by the members of the Sec
ond Bapust church on the church lot.
Rev. w. A. Searcy leaves this week
for Des Moines, where he will preach
for the Masons at the dedication OF
their new hall.
A class will take the degrees of Odd
Fellowship this week. ass- T.. 81
Sunday, October 18th, will be quar-
terly meeting. .|....
The members of the family OF the
late Frank Cooper desire through the
columns of the Bystander to extend
their sincere thanks to their friends
and neighbors who assisted them dur
ing their recent bereavement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
MuSCATINE.

We are glad to welcome TO our city
Rev. F. J. Peterson, who has been
appointed by conference to preach
the gospel in this city. Rev. Peterson
is not a stranger, he having been elder
at one time of this district.
Miss Helen Johnson left Monday
morning for Des Moines, called there
by the serious illness of her sister.
Mr. Leonard Harris of Burlington,
was a Muscatine visitor last week.
Mrs. Fannie Venderabls of Chicago.
is visiting her mother. Mrs. Mildred
Simmons, and brother, VIM. Shackle
ford, whom she has not seen for
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Mr.. VIM. r, Frazier, one of our re-
liable young men who 10 employed at
the Utica Clothing store, left last Sat.
urday for Hartford, Conn, to attend
the the national meeting of the Uuited
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows, which
eonvenes there this week. Mr.. Frazier
is one Of the leading Odd Fellows in
our city, and a faithful member. He
will visit New York City, Washington
D. 9. and his old home in Virginia,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

ident had said to them. They announc.
ed that the President had stated to
them that he heartily disapproved OF
the efforts of certain Republicans in
the South to exclude the negroes from
participation in politics. Moreover. it
also was stated, that the President had
cited his action In removing District
Attorney Vaughn of Alabama, who was
the head of the white Republican
movement in the state as evidence of
his attitude. 1t is intimated that this
attitude would be further emphasized
in the appointment of his successor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
What Two MaidenS Want.
They Want to Get Married, and
Before Cold Weather Sets In.

Before Cold Weather Sets In.
Two lovable young maidens, now
bordering on to old maidhood. residing
on the south side of Cozens avenue, in
the $500 block. in suit of elegantly
furnished rooms. desire to enter upon
the sea of sweet matrimony before
COLD WEATHER SETS IN. Young
gentleman desiring to negotiate must
be the possessors of a modern built
seven-room cottage, with no incum-
brances, q liberal bank account that
will never run out, and must be OF
aimable disposition, and must not be-
long to any secret organization that
will ekeep them out later tina ten
o'clock at night. Ages must not be
under 25 nor over so. Must be above
reproach in character, soldiery IN
walk, and no user of Intoxicating
drinks or tobacco.-St. Louis Eagle.
We know that some of our readers
can meet the requirements OF the
above request, hencs we reproduce
the article.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

When In Burlington, Iowa, call at
The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool.
billiards., barber shop and bath rooms
No. SIS Front street. Good accom-
modations to ALL
r. MARTIN Proprietor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

The dedicatory sermon of North Star
No. 2, will be Sunday afternoon at 4:oo
o'clock instead of in the evening, Rev.
Searcy is expected to arrive in the city
tomorrow afternoon. Ali friends are
cordially invited to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

The Rev. Graves of the A. M. E
church announced to the members Of
the church that he would give to the
leader of the class whose members give
the most dollar money, according to
the membership. present. On last
Sunday evening he presented beauti-
full book entitled "Chpist's Object
Lesson" to j. H. Shepard, leader of
Class No. l.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Mrs. j. r. Busey aud her two child
ren OF Davenport, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. Hart of Highland Park
for the past two weeks, returuee home
Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Miss Nora Brown of Iowa City, who
been here taking treatment at the
Iowa Sanitarlum on East Twelfth and
!. Dss Moines streets. is improving and
will soon leave for home, She is a
sister of Miss Ora Brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

WANTED-A TRUSTWORTHY GENTL T.
man or lady in each county to manage busi-
ness for an old establ shed houss OF solid
financial standing. A straight, bona fide
weekly cash salary of SlS 90 paid by check each
Wednesday with all expenses direct from
headquarters. Money advanced for expans es
Manager, 30i Caxton Bldg. Chicago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Word was received from Mrs. Wm.
Coolson who is visiting in Washington,
y. G., that Mrs. Barton has grown
quite weak. Her condition is quite
critical at present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Leo Welker of Colfax, who is a
senior at the Iowa College, is playing
Right Half back on the foot ball team
this season, was in town with that
team last Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

I Mr.. John L. Thompson has been
seldc ed to deliver an address to the
Knights Of Pythias at Sherman hall,
East 3Oth and Walnut streets, near the
Fair Grounds, Monday evening Oct
1ath. i.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

When in Davenport go to The
Keystone Club for wine and re-
freshments and furnished rooms,
.318 w. Trout street.
Billy WILLIAMS, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

CHEAP RATES FOR LANDSEEKEkS
The Iowa Central R'y will sell tickets
to bona fide landseekers at rate OF one
fare plus So. 90 10 points in Homeseek-
ers territory in Minnesota and North
Dakota on any Tuesday, good for 2l
DAYS. For futher particulars call on
Iowa Central ticket agents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Mrs. Walter Hawkins of Milwa uk ee,
Wis, VINO has been visiting in our city
for several week, returned to her home
last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10

Miss Alice Simms who has made ibis
city her home for the past three years,
will soon leave for her home in Tuske-
gee, Ala.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-10-10
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Rev. + Il. Jackson arrived in Que city
Thursday to be pastor OF the A. NJ. E.
church.
Miss Lettie Mitchell of Yankton, S. D.,
who has been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.