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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
FORT MADISON NOTES.

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Mrs Lydia Turpin and daughters Ellis
and Beatrice Of Galesburg, Ill. arrived
Wednesday to visit her mother Mrs,
Chas. Thomas. ss
J. Davis Of Chicago is visiting his 10
latives after years absence.
George Stewart was in Davenport last
week visiting bis father.
Mr.. Geo. Woodson Of Muchakinock.
was in the city last Friday on business.
Ben q. Winfrey y ho has been sick the
past few days IS able to be- out again. II
Rev. SIS. Miller will preach morning
and evening at The Second Baptist church.
Miss Polly Dandridge i q home AFTER
five weeks visit At New Boston.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Rev. j. R. Clemens who was a
delegate from the Sixth Congressional
District to the Republican convention
held in Newton was in the city this
week the guest of his niese Mrs.
Howard Craven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
NJ. ". UNITED GRAND
LODGE. a. F. & 4. NJ.
Especial to the BYsrANDER

~ Especial to the BYSTANDER
Continued from last week.
Wednesday was taken up with
the report of the representative
of the various lodges, committee.
work and the report of those rep
resenting foreign Grand lodges
The afternoon session was de-
voted to the election of officers a.
follows:
Grand Master-I. L. Brown
Marshalltown.
Deputy Grand Master-W. w
Garry, Buxton.
Grand S. Wv. H. Milligan
Cedar Rapids.
Grand J. W.. T. Harris, OF
tumwa.
Grand Treasurer-Wm. Coal
son, Des Moines.
Grand Secretary-A. A. Blan /,
keokuk.
Grand Lecturer-H. x. Hillon
Omaha, Neb.
Grand Chaplain-T. A. Cole
man, Buxton.
Grand Register-L. H. John
son, Marshalltown.
Grand Senior Deacon-F. D.
Fields, Keokuk.
Grand Junior Deacon-Wm,
Gross, Keokuk.
Grand Sword Bearer-U. S,
Jones, Abba.
Grand Standard Bearer-R. r.
Richmond, Charlton.
Grand Senior Steward-H. H,
Lewis, Des Moines.
Grand Junior Steward-J. H,
johnson, Ottumwa.
Grand Marshal-E. E. Jones,
Oskaloosa.
Grand Master of. Ceremonies
c. c. Allen, Davenport.
Grand Pursuivant-George r,
Warn, Marshalltown.
Grand Tyler-Geo. Taylor, De:
Moines.
Committee on Foreign Cores
pondence-J. H. Shepard, chair
man; G. L. Suter, w. A. Searcy.
In the evening memorial servi'
ces were held in the A. M. E.
church in honor of those who
have passed to the great beyond.
The following program inter
spersed with music by the choir
was rendered: The roll call of
the dead by the Grand Secretary,
J. Frank Blagburn; Oursdeparted
dead by Past Grand Master, J.
H. Shepard; The secrecy Of
masonry, F. D. Fields; How we
miss our departed brethren,
Grand Master l. L. Brown.
Thursday morning was con-
sumed with committee work and
such matter as committee work
brings up. At 5 o'clock the Grand
Lodge, escorted by York lodge,
paraded the principle streets. In
the evening the citizens gathered
at Rand opera house to witness
the installation of the Grand Off
GERS. After the installation cere-
monies all who desired enjoyed
dancing until late hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

The members of the Iowa Negro Bar
Association attended the lecture given
by Hon. w. M. Chandler at the Chau-
tauqaa Park last Sunday afternoon.
His subject was, " The Trial of Jesus
from Lawyers Standpoint"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

James Shackelford, . student Of
Simpson College, who was brought to
this city several weeks ago and placed
in the hospital Tor treatment, is re.
gaining his strength sufficiently to leave
the hospital. AS soon as he is able I
travel he will return to his home in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
MUSCATlNE NEWS.

MUSCATINE NEWS.
Mrs. Phoenix Of Moline sister.in-law| Of
Miss Phoenix visited her three days. Mrs..
Phoenix's cousin also came with her
from Kalamazoo, Mich. who visited Dr..
Peter Townley three days.
Mr. Levi Naunly and Miss Ella Mopin
of Moline was in our city Saturday To-
visit . few days but was called home.
suddenly on account of sickness Of her
mother.
Having clear weather and oil are happy
once more. s5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. goalson entertain.
ed at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs.
-Stsrks of Peoria, ILL.,, Mrs. Whitfield of
ST. Louis, Mo-. and Mrs. Kellis of Keo.
kuk. 1t was q very enjoyable gather
ing of friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
GRAND LODGE NOTES.

Mrs. Geo. Bannister entertained in
honor OF the visiting ladies Thursday
afternoon.
Buxton has the largest membership,
they report over sixty active members.
Mrs. Geo. Young OF Des Moines was
visitor in the city last week the
guest Of Mrs. F. q. Bland.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

When In Burlington, Iowa, call at
The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool,
Billiards, barber shop and bath rooms
No. 3I5 Front street. Good accom-
modatiOns to all.
r. MARTIN Proprietor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

When in Davenport go to The
Keystone Club for wine and re-
freshments and furnished rooms,
.31S w. Trout street.
BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

orator OF the Grand lodge in the per-
son OF U. $. Jones.
Mesdames Stark and Robinson Of
Quincy, H., were ameng the visitors
and friends Of the Grand Lodge
The members of the Charlton Lodge
claim they have the finest furnished
lodge in the jurisdiction.
Mrs. Eftie Coltine of Moberly, Mo.
was visitor in our city last week.
The members of Union Lodge claim
they have the largest increase in mem
bersnip this Masonic year.
Mrs. Storms Of Kansas City was
among the visiting friends OF the
Grand Lodge.
Ottumwa and Oskaloosa were the
only lodges that did not report an in
crease in mem bsrship this Year, but
they promised to beat the best next
year.
Mesdames Johnson and Taylor of
Ottumwa were visitors in our city dur.
ing the session of the Grand Lodge.
Des Moines Lodge had the largest
delegation, they were represented by
ten of her citizens.
Mrs. James Woods and Miss Alice
Morton of Des Moines are visiting
relatives and and friends and will
spend several weeks in the city,
The Marshalltown Lodge clam to
have the strongest treasure OF the
jurisdiction, they report over 100000.
H. r. Wright one of Des Moines
attorneys is in the city visiting friends
as we'll as attending the session of the
Grond Lodge. .,
Miss Jessie Walker Of Marshalltown
is visiting friends here during the ses-
of the Grand Lodge.
"Billy" had Ihe lead as the most
popular man among the fair sex at this
gathering, while Herbert, Frank,
George, Isaac and Harrison were con-
testing his rights for this honor.
Captain Banks was the marshal and
had chargd of the parade, which was
conceded by the citizens to be the
larg est, as we'll as the finest ever seen
on our streets.
Miss Tisha Fields, our pleasant agent
was confined to her room and was un.
able to attend any Of the numerous
parties given in honor Of the delegates.
Mrs. F. D. Bland entertained q mum.
Der of delegates and other friends
Wednesday evening, in honor of her
guests, Aesdames Young and Starks.
Progressive whist and social converse.
tion was the feature of the evening.
Elegant refreshments were served.
The next session Of the Grand Lodge
will be held in Des Moines, which
promises to be the largest Us we'll as
the most interesting session in the
history of this order. -,
Mrs w. II. Jones served in b onor of
the delegates; as the guest were being
seated around the we'll laden table Mrs.
Jones taken suddenly ill and the fami-
ly physician was called. This marred
nnch of the pleasure that was in store
r The Omaha Lodge made perhaps one
of the best reports of the lodges this
year.
Cedar Rapids lodge shows its steady
increase in membership.
Rev. W. A. Sea1cy was the represen-
tative Of the Clinton lodge and made
good report. ~.
Mrs, John Craig entertained in honor
OF Miss Jessie Walker Of Marshalltown
Saturday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
MT. PLEASANT NEWS.
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Mt. PLEASANT NEWS.
Mrs. John Grsenup Of Lockridge wss
here Tuesday.
Ida Godfrey and her mother of Kansas
City Ire spending the summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Miss Hester Bartlett
Mesdames Atkins. Reed and Trimblss
were among those who attended the
son this week.
Lizzie Reed was q Burlington visitor
this week.
Messrs Frank Godfrey and Fred Nc
Cracken are expected home this week.
The Ladies Literary Society met with
the Misses Bartlett Thursday night.
Miss Arbuckls returned from Minne-
apolis last week. but have gone to
Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mrs. r. N. Hyde returned home last
Friday from Aurora, Mo-, where she
was called to the bed side of her sick
sister about five weeks ago. Her
sister died last week, age 60 years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Ringling Bros. circus was here last
Monday and as usual a large crowd
attended both performances 1t Is
useless to say that our race was we'll
represented.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

ryphoid Killing Br'tish Soldiers.
/ During tho first three months Of
this year there were, among the Britt
ish troops In South Africa s, ,25s cases
of typhoid fever, 1850 Of which proved
tAtal. .,s n y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Don't forget to give me call
Equal Rights Barbef Shop and Bath
Rooms, $50 West Third street. Bath
rooms open until IL on Sundays.
CHAs. j. Roy, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mrs. Harry Cravens returned home
Tuesday, after very pleasant visit at
the parental home in Oskaioosa for a
fortnight or more. =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
A Word to the PubliC...

l beg to inform you that the undersigned has
purchased the business located West Court avenue,
tn city, and will hereafter conduct saoon handling
on.> the very best KY. whiskcs and imported and do
mestic wines and Cigars.
Having had years Of experience as a Negro busl'
ness shall appeal especially the Aro-Amercars
of this city county for their patronage and support
Assuring them hand that shall conduct an honest
and orderly liquor business and in gambling
house.
Without attempting to question your views as to
the wisdom of the exstance of saloons, simply staa
fact the saloon is here; that thousands of dollars of
the money go towards supporting them without any
race becoming correspondngly richer; that money
accumulated by any member of the race in any legal
business endevors is just much added to the
sum total Of the Negro wealth of the country.
Thanking you in advance for any courtesies Or
favor you may extend,
Respectfully Subscribe myself
Yours Truly,
VICTOR B. WALKER
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Two young men were seen looking
st"house for rent" this week. We
suppose that one or perhaps both are
thinking about getting married.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mrs. C.. w. Henry returned Thurs
day from months visit in Michigan
and reports delightful time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mr.. Rollen Weeks was taken sudden
ly i'll last Monday, but at present il
able to be at work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

The prevalence Of the Panama hat
is another evidence of our phenomen.
al prosperity
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Miss Burah Kennedy, who has been
visiting in the city, lift Thursday for
Minneapolis to visit her aunt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Simmons are re-
joicing over the arrival of girl; moth
er and babe doing we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

Mr.. Daniel Roy, who has suffered
great deal the past month with rheu-
matism, is somewhat better this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
DES MOINES IOWA. FRIDAY, JULY Is, 1902.

Oklahoma, accompanied by his mother
and sister. who were called to his bed.
side when he was in a very critical
condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

DR.. w. w. Wilson of Chicago was in
the city Monday, the guest of Miss
Jennie b. Wilkinson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

j. q. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 3l2 West
Third street, tunes pianos and repairs
organs. a ..=
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18
CITY NEWS
John Bell spent Sunday in Adel.

Mr.. John Glass is some better at this
writing.
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Geo. H. Woodson of Muchakinock i.
in the city for brief visit.

.Mr. Chas. Harding of Chicago was in
the city this week visiting his mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-18

ORC. Houa.: /; & & & i S s !; r: 4 I.
Over 764 West Ninth Street.
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DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.

IOWA PHONE 1881 MUTUAL PHONE 40
lOmce) Miles, nrug store
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-16
HoodIums Place a Heavy Baggage
Truck Across the South Bound
Northwestern Track.
ACCIDENT is NARROWLY AVERTED
Through Freight Strikes the Truck and
Knocks it High in the Air.-Police
Asked TO Seek Perpetrators.
(From Saturdays Daily.l

Some time during the night some
hoodlums or tramps placed a heavy
baggage truck on the South bound
tracks of the Northwestern Railway
company, and wreck was narrowly
averted.
Early this morning a fast freight
going through the city struck the
truck and knocked it high in the air,
but fortunately the train did not leave
the track and 20 one was hurt. There
is little doubt but that the obstacle
was placed on the tracks for the sole
purpose of wrecking one Of the early
morning South bound trains, and the
coming of the heavy freight train in
advance of the passengers probably
prevented the loss of life and property.
The agent of the company this morn
ing applied to the police of the city for
assistance in locating the guilty par
ties, and they viii be punished to the
fullest extent of the law if they can be
found. Agent Seymour states that
this is the second time that an attempt
has been made to wreck trains at the
Kenosha station by placing trucks
across the track, and that a short
time ago when he was returning to
the station late in the evening he
found one of the tracks completely OBJ
structe6 by truck.
That any one in Kenosha would be
guilty of so heinous a crime it is hard
for the officials to believe, but a special
police officer will be placed at the sta
ton to make an effort to locate the
people guilty of the dastardly act.
Besides this the detectives of the
Northwestern company have been
summoned to the city to make search
for the guilty parties, and there is
every reason to believe that they will
be apprehended.
1t is possible that the placing of the
trucks on the railroad tracks was the
work of boys, who did not understand
the enormity of the crime they were
committing, but if they are captured
they will probably discover that the
crime is one meriting a heavy punish
ment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-16
Plans Are Being Considered For an
Enlargement of the City Cemetery
In the Coming Spring.
TALK OF AN ASSOCIATION.
Many Neglected Graves in the Cemetery
Are Sadly in Need of Care and an Asso-
citation May Be Formed.

A serious problem is presenting it
self to the officials of the city, and
that is the problem for the purchase of
more land for the city cemetery. 1t is
necessary that the purchase be made
at once and on this account plans are
now being discussed for the purchase
of a tract of land early in the spring.
The old cemetery which was laid out
in 1914, and which has been enlarged
small to accommodate the large num-
Der of people who are being laid to
rest and more land must be secured,
In speaking of the matter Friday,
City Sexton Wallis stated that almost
every lot in the cemetery had been
sold, and that some new provisions
must be made. During the last few
years the increase in the population of
the city has caused most of the lots in
the cemetery to be sold and it is almost
impossible at the present time to pur-
chase single grave to say nothing of
lot. Land can be purchased adjoin-
ing the cemetery but it is probable
that it will be necessary to condemn
the land in order to get it at reason
able figure and for this reason it is
probable that the city council will
take some action on the matter in the
very near future.
In connection with the talk of en-
1arging the cemetery, several people in
the city are suggesting the old plan of
forming an association to care for the
graves in the cemetery. Many of the
graves in the cemetery cover the bones
of pioneer citizens whose families
have moved far from Kenosha, and the
old lot in the cemetery if not forgotten
is neglected, for the sole reason that
the friends are now so far away that it
is impossible for them to give the mat
ter proper attention.
The plan suggested is the same as is
in vogue in many large cities, and that
is the formation of an association in
which each grave owner pay small
tax into the treasury of the associa-
ton, and the funds will be used in
keeping up the cemetery. The small
sum of one dollar year for each grave
would make it possible for the graves
to be kept in splendid manner, and
leave some fund to assist in caring for
neglected mounds for which the proper
parties have long since ceased TO have
any regard.
Many people in the city favor the
plan, and all that is needed is for
some one to take the initiative and
start the matter going. It's success
will be assured.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-16
Earl w. Mason, Charged With Killing
Steve Pacini, of This City, Re-
leased in Chicago.
CAN LIVE BUT A SHORT TIME.
Mason Shot and Killed the Kenosha Man
Last May and Italians Had Raised G.
Fund to Prosecute.
(From Fridays Daily

Because he is dying from an inCura-
bic form of paralysis Earl w. Mason,
of Chicago, who was arrested last May
on a charge of numbering Stephen
Pacini, of this city, has been released
from Jail and it is probable that the
man will stand trial before a higher
court than can be found ia the state OF
Illinois or the United States. Mason
has been i'll for many months and
for this reason his trial for the killing
of the Kenosha man has been post
poned until the man is now inssuch
condition that it is proba BILE that he
will die within a few days and go be-
fore another bar of Justice to- prove
his guilt or innocense.
Thursday the States attorney of
Illinois asked that Mason be released
on a nominal bond and the clerk of the
court went to the bedside of the alleged
murderer and took his signature to a
bond for a hundred dollars. On this
security Mason was released and taken
to the county jail hospital, where it is
expected that he will die within the
course of few weeks.
The crime for which Mason was
charged is a cold b1ooded one. Ste
phen Pacini, brother of Joe Pacini, a
former we'll known fruit dealer, had
gone from this city to Chicago and
had accepted position as a bar ten
der in a saloon at the corner of Twenty
second and State streets. During a
row in the saloon Mason pulled his re-
vo1ver and shot the Kenosha man. He
lived only few seconds. At the time
efforts were made to mob Mason but
he was protected by the police aand
hurried to nearby police station. d
The killing of Pacini caused great
indignation among the Italians of Ke-
nosha and later they raised fund to
assist in prosecuting the murderer
The money'wi1l probably be returned to
them if the case is not brought to trial
as now seems very probable.
Mason, who has just been dis
charged, is we'll known in Kenosha,
having at one time been bar tender
in this city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-16
KENosHA TO PLAY HoRLIcKs.
Series of Polo Matches to Be Played at the
Racine gAuditorium.

The Hor1icks polo team, Of Racine,
has found a worthy opponent in polo
club recently organized in Kenosha.
Thursday evening about dozen young
men from Kenosha paid a visit to RAJ
cire and watched the Horlicks prac-
tice at the Racine Auditorium. Later
they held conference with Captain
Smith and the other Racine players
and made arrangements whereby the
Kenosha players will be seen in ser
les of contests in Racine. The Keno
sha team is composed entirely of for
n1er Oshkosh and Appleton splayers,
now under the training of an eastern
professional coach. George F>inney is
captain of the team, and H. w. Dyer
manager. The other players are Ben
Leutritz, Frank Carney, Rouse Harri-
son, Stew Cober Gand D. McGunegaI.
The Kenosha team has also made ar
engagements with the management of
the Auditorium to play all their games
in that city, as the Kenosha rink is
too small. Previous to any regular
match the Kenosha boys will play sew
eral practice games with the Horlicks
at the rink.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-16
Green Goods Men Seek Purchasers in
Kenosha OF Alleged COunterfeit
Money at LOW Rates.
$4,000 SOLD FOR A SONG.
Many People IN Kenosha Receive Letters
as to HOW to Get R1ch without Work
ing Anyone Except the Government.

With the return of the Indian sum-
mer angling for "suckers" seems to be
good again, and in consequence an old,
old game is being attempted in Keno
sha as many of the people of the city
have received dainty confidential let
ters in which fortunes are offered for
song. The "Green Goods" game has
not been attempted in Kenosha for
many years but now that the men who
were caught last time have buried
their chagrin, the men who work the
smooth game are coming back with
renewed energy and possible pur-
chasers are being sought.
Of course the scheme has little of
novelty about it. It's clear business
proposition on the part of the green
goods men, and the slick individual
who in this case is located at Brook
Tyr, New York, is offering to sell ten
thousand dollars in first class Ameri-
can coin for the small sum of five
hundred dollars. The money is stated
to be of the Gust as good" class, but
the writer of the letter is honest and
tells the prospective Customer that it is
an imitation of the real thing, but so
c1ever1y done that even the representa-
tives of the government have not been
able to detect the counterfeit.
The most elaborate arrangements
are made for the stringing of the pro-
posed "sucker." He is ordered to come
to Brooklyn wearing little piece of
red ribbon in his buttonho1e, and with
this as an Identification he will be met
by a Representative of a we'll known
firm of attorneys and taken to the Of
Zee of the firm where the contract and
the delivery of the spoi1s will be COM
p1eted, Utmost secrecy is made one
of the conditions on which this
splendid chance to get fortune is Of
fered.
AS yet no one in KenOsha has been
caught IN this new red ribbon propo
sition, but several years ago a number
of men about the city bit at the bait
thrown out and it is probable that the
men will get another drag net full of
''suckers'' at this time.
Of course the whole matter is slick
swind1ing scheme and the men will
furnish him with a worthless package
of scrap paper and run their chances
of Guiding the officers of the law.