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STATE OF VERMONT. !
District oil BauuiuutOu

In Bennington. In said district and at a SEES.
sion Of the Probate Court, within and for said
district on The 10th day OF May A. ID 10 3, per
SOnally appeared the above named Ida NJ
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10 be her free act and deed.
Before me, JOHN v CARNFY, Judge.
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thereof AMI tins, the order OF said court there
on, three weeks sucressiyely the Banner and
In said district
A record Whereof is ordered to be made.
A true record,
Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge
A true copy of the lginal record
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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-06-04

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CnALLENeE FRoM W. l. aoKAY.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
4 USEFUL GIFT.

The past week Rev. "A. A. Johnson,
pastor Of the Burns M. E. church,
ordered. some books Of the Western
Methodist Book Concern Of Ch,c.-o,
with branch ofaces :ats Cincinnati and
Kansas City. In the letter that accom-
panied the order he said that they
were building q new church and as
they had only small membership he
would like sixty days credit on the
order. Below is copy of the letter
sent to Rev. Johnson by that COM
pany: Il
Kansas City, Mo-, Nov, 10, 'O3.
=. A. Johnson, Des Moines. Iowa.
Dear Sir: In reply to your favor of
the 18th, we are sending you twelve
copies Finest of the Wheat, twelve
Bibles, and two Hymnals, Choir Edi.
ton.
We have heartily considered the
necessity of your case, and have con-
cluded to donate the entire lot to your
church. We hope they will be Of
great service to you, and help you
materially In your work.
Il The books have been sent by ex-
press, charges PREPAID.
Il Yours truly, \,
Jennings & Pye.
Per w. e. O'Hare.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
eUxToN COAL co.'s 1ENEFicENT
GIFT.

Certainly the good colored people of
Buxton ought to feel like giving dou-
BILE thanks on this Thanksgiving day
for the large and generous gift that
the Consolidation Coal company of
Buxton has given, viz, $4,000 for the
erection of a Y. M. G. A. building,
which we have mentioned more fully
in another part of this paper. Only
a few weeks ago the Bystander pub.
lished a complete history of Buxton in
a special souvenir number, illustrated
with cuts of a few of the frugal and
prosperous homes of the miners at
that time, paying tribute to the wis
dom and broad, liberal minded men
who have made this mining town
what it Is, viz, Mr. B. G.. Buxton, gen.
seral superintendent, and w. A. Wells.
Surely we cannot praise these public
spirited business men. While the AS
sociated reporters say tits the first Of
its kind in the wOrldsfor colored peo-
pie, which Is not true, there is one In
.Keokuk, Iowa, and many in the south.
ern cities, yet this will be perhaps the
largest and finest in the United States.
We as race cannot. but feel proud Of
our coloreds community Of Buxton. II
only more colored communities had
such fair opportunities greater devel-
opment for the race would soon be
realized OF substantial nature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
A RUSH TO OKLAHOMA.

Oklahoma has lately come to the
front as possible field of mining de-
velopment, and already there has been
something like stampede to the dis.
trict around Lawton, from which prom
ising reports of the discovery of gold
have come.
At the present time treatment facili-
ties are lacking. The only ore thus
far shipped was'sent to the smelters at
Denver. The shipment comprised q
carload, and the returns reported will
give y great impetus to the excitement.
Considering the fact that the material
was not sorted, the returns, showing
up in two figures, must be considered
very good indeed. Assays made on
samples carry very much higher. but
after al it is the smelter returns that
count. The result attained on the car
Of unsorted ore will appeal more TO in
formed mining men than all the pic
ture assays which could be reported.
There is talk Of installing smelter
in the district, and, Judging BY the
character Of the men becoming inter.
ested, 1t is not unlikely that other
similar enterprises will be started in
the near future,-American Mining
News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
EX-GOVERNOR pRAkE's DEATH.

The sad announcement Of the sud
den death OF Ext Governor Francis M.
Drake came here last Friday as q
great shock to. his acquaintanceSs and
friends, rs \ he wis only sick three
days. Thus death came and ended the
life OF a great, brave, tender Christian
character which was noble and gener-
Gus, . benefactor to many churches
and educational institutions. He start
ed out In life poor boy and died
worth nearly $4,000, 900, after having
given Drake university which was
founded BY him. $500, 900 In the way Of
donationa, His life history, which oc-
ours In another part of this paper,
reads more like q romance. He CROSS
ed the western American desert in the
4Os In search Of gold, and the daring
enGAgements and narrow escapes he
had with the Indians. Then when the
civil war. summoned the boys to pre-
serve the nag and save the union he
81 once organized ~ company and Of
{ered his life. Although wounded, yet
be remained till. &of the. war;;
III civil life he planned and built sew
seral railroads ii this and other states.
As governor he exhibited that same
bravery and kindness with that high
moral attainment that made him ad-
mired by all. He was true friend Of
the colored race, a statesman, brave
soldier, a successful politician and sue
cessful financier His history and
character is an !. inspiration to the
youth and worth initiating. Our sad
consolation is mingled with thousands
of others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
MUscATlNE NOTES.

Fred Foy was in the city one day
last week.
Mrs. julius Seay of South Muscatine
is visiting in Rock Island with her
daughter, Mrs. Maggie Pierson.
Miss Z. Shelly, of Muchikinock, is
in the city for two weeks visit with
Mrs Nelson Carr. VII
Mr.. Horace Trusty's little son Al.
fonso arrived in the city Mon lay 10
remain with his father.
Mrs. Maggie Pierson came down
Saturday morning to accompany her
mother to Rock Island.
The Dunbar club women will give
Thanksgiving diner to few Of
their friends. Those invited are Ed
Bains, Peter Townsly. Walter Seay,
Samuel Barnes, Edward Grooms. Silas
Brown, Henry Seay, Isaac Trusty.
Steve Lloyd, JEFF Thompson, Frank
Walker, VIM. Walker, VIM. Shackle-
ford, VIM. Woodson and Miss L. Shelf
fey.
Mrs. I. P. johnson gave a dinner in
honor of her seventh anniv srsary.
Those who dined were Rev. Philips,
Mrs. r. Watson, Woodson, Grooms
and Arthur Manly.
News has just come of the severe
illness of Miss l.. Shetfey at the home
of Mr.. Nelson Carr, y, g@,. ", 3.- IS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
CEDAR RAPIDS.

On last Friday evening the Sunday
school gave their Mother Goose en-
tertainment under the leadership of
Ms. Flora Layeh. The play was ex-
cellent and neat sum was realized.
The annual Thanksgiving dinner.
which it has been customary for a
rumber Of years to hold in the church.
was not given this year. An oyster
supper was given in the evening.
Preparations are being male to hold
o fair on the evening Of D,c. II, 16
and II, with program for each even.
ing. Get ready for the soliciting
committee.
Mrs. Lewis Persons spent Thanks
giving in Chicago.
Esther Martin died at her home
Sunday morning, Nov. %, $40 o o'clock.
at the age of Ia years and months.
Throughout her life she was known as
child of quiet disposition, devoted to
her mother and home, pleasanrly
agreeable with her school teachers anu
peacemaker among her playnates.
And while she suffered for nearly
four years she was living example
of patience to all who visited her
In her last testimony to the family
she left the assurance the she was 60
ing to live with Jesus in the Glory
Land. They loved her we'll but Jesus
loved her best.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
FORT MADISON NOTES.

The body Of the late. James M.
Thomas, accompanied by the sorrow
ing wife and father Of the deceased,
arrived Saturday evening and were
met atsthe train by delegation from
Gem City lodge No. 2277. G. y. o. 0.
f.. ahd Household Of Ruth No. 947.
The body was taken to the home Of
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thomas, 327 Second street. It was
very sad for the parents, yet there was
consolation for them In the knowledge
that many kind friends were in sym
pathy with them. There were many
beautiful tokens Of esteem for the
dead in the way Of floral emblems
and bouquets. At 1870 the funeral
cortege left the home under escort of
the Patriarchs, arriving at the First
Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock, where
the funeral service took place, con-
Quoted by Rev. d. "A. Holmes. From
there the funeral procession moved
to the Aflee cemetery. where the
burial services OF the g. u O.. O. F.
and Patriarchs were conducted In sol
emn and impressive manner. The pail
bearers were Warren Mnrphy. Chas.
Prentice, Ben Davis, Geo. Harper. Chas.
Kenney, all of this city, and ]. Wi
Walker of Keokuk. The secret 30
cieties attending from out OF the city
were M. v. p. No. 1O7 Of Galesburg,
Reliance Lodge No. SO9 OF Keokuk,
also Des Mofnes River Lodge No.
3107 Household of Ruth No. 1T and
Naomi Lodge No. 2277 Of Keokuk.
Miss Merle Redfield is on the sick
list. $,
Mrs, Anna Yaser is visiting in New
Boston, Iowa. @
Mr.. George Hackney of South Will
mington, ILL.,. spent Thursday in the
citv. the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Harper.
The Second Baptist church has been
beautified with new CARPET.
The churches served diner Thanks
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Turpin Of Gales
burg attended the funeral Of the late
James NJ. Thomas, the brother OF
Mrs. Turpin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

Mr.. B. C. Williams OF Redfeld, s. D.,
arrived in our city this week to spend
the winter. While Mr.. Williams is an
tunassuming young man, yet his history
.is very interesting. He is . single
young man and went to Dakota over
four yesrs ago and took . claim in
Sphinx county and will prove up on 1t
next year. In the meantime he has
fsrmed and bought another loo acres
which make him own $50 acres. He
has recently refused sss.oo per acre for
his Homestead. Another colored man
by the name Of Henry Blair, living
near Pierre the sapital, owns l,40o
acres Of valuable land in the natural
gas belt He uses natural gas Tor
lighting, heating and cooking in his
house. His two sons runs the large
farm, which is we'll stocked, He has .
beautiful home. Young men, 60 West
and take up ! homestead.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

In : apecinl issue devoted 70 Modern
Aids to Printing" til Scientific Ameri-
can presents to its readers . fund Of
information sboat IN industry which
plays an importsns part in the II q Of
the people, but of which little is lpopu-
larly known. The number describes
in an entertaining way the advances
that have been made in the printing.
art within recent years and strikingly
shows the economic significance of the
press or the more important articles
in this issue may be mentioned an in
structive interview with Theodore L
De Vinne, the master.printer OF Ameri-
ca; an account Of the influence of me-
chanical typesetting as labor-saver;
a description of . modern newspaper
press which prints 10000 copies per
hour; an outline of book binding which
tells how books are sewed, case-made,
and embossed. The number is dressed
in an admirable colored cover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
BOONE.

Miss Lizzie Jenkins is improving.
Mrs. Virginia Johnson was able to,
leave her home last week for the first
time in three months.
Mr. John Coates has resigned his
nosition as day porter at the Wells
House.
Mrs. Emily Terry narrowly escaped
having her house burned down, one
night last week owing to the careless
handling of matches by a little boy
who makes his home with her. How
ever the flames were extinguished by
the heroic efforts Of, her grandson,
Luther Robinson. before much dam,
age was done.
Fred Taborn is new day porter at
the Wells.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

Mr.. +. H. 8. Brown, our successful
pslmisi, gave one Of his unique read
ings in the beautiful parlors Of Mr..
Thomas Naylor (white) Ninth and
. h,ol, merchant. to . party of about
thirty live Of his friends. also one last
week at. Fifth and Center streets to
Miss Capp, who has charge of the
stationary department At Younher
Bros. store, aud last Monday night to
the lady Mattresses at the Butler res.
.taurant in the Odd Fellows hall.
These readings are proving to be 3
drawing card and the public is becom-
ing more enlighten in the palmistry.
Mr.. brown understands his business
thoroughly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

A literary society was organized at
the Mt. Zion Baptist church last
Thursday evening. They start out
with q bright prospect for success.
The following oficers were elected:
John Wilber Norris. president; w. b.
Shields, vice president; Mrs. Gertrude
Morris, secretary; Mr.. Alfred Morgan.
treasurer
MI. N. w. watkins Of slnkaid,
Alaska, arrived in our city last week
and Is the guest OF Rev. M. T. Burton.
\ Mr.. VIM. Moon left for Eureka,
Ark. last Thursday. Mrs. Moon will
remain In the city during the winter.
sf Died, Nov. Is, at s O'Clock, at st.
Joseph's hospital, Mrs. Katherine
Williams, Of pneumonia. She leaves
"a husband and brother to mourn her
departure. The funeral service was
held at Westcotts undertaking par
lors, Rev. M. ]. Burton Officiating. In
terment was In Floyd cemetery.
There will be debate given at
Mt. Zion church by the Excelsior Lit
cray society, subject, Resolved. That
TWo-1ystander
the Unions are Detrimental to the
Negro Race"
Master William Gordon Is able to
be up and around after an illness Of
six weeks. IA
The union Thanksgiving sermon for
the West Side churches was preached
ut the Nayflower, Congregational
church Thursday morning 1t 10
o'clock. Rev. Stafford preached the
sermon. ,ss
We are very sorry to hear Of Mr..
Philip D. Brown having the rheu-
matism. We hope he may get rid Of
II soon.
Mrs. Alice Dalhay and her two chill
dren, Mabel and Gussie, left last sat
urday for Lincoln to spend the win
ter.
The measuring social given by the
Trustee Aid society last Thursday
evening was not largely attended.
Those present had . nice time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. james r. Weeks, one
Of our highly esteemed families who
moved to Chicago last summer, as he
was employed by the National Life
Insurance Co which moved its head
quarters there, returned to the city
last Saturday to remain indefinite.
While they like Chicago and may re
turn, yet they have . beautiful home
here. Des Moines is glad to welcome
her pfodiRals back.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27

It was an oversight Of ours in fail
ing to mention that the newly elected
sheriff. Col. J G. Loper, had made his
appointments for the next two years.
Mr. Geo. Logan was appointrd one Of
the bsilifEs. Mr.. Logan was first ap-
pointed .bailiff f.nnder Geo. NAttern' and
served four years with credit to hih-
self and race. He is very punctual,
stndious young man and In every way
reliable. Then above Ill yosng George
Il saving his noney. ne Il the son Of
Mr.. Jefferson Logan. who Il well
sknown II ous city and stats. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
EDITORIALS.
THANKSG1VEN.

Yesterday was Thanksgiven
day :iriathes, LIpited States, made
50 by long customs and usages.
It is a day set aside BY the presi-
dent of the United States and
governors Of the several states,
whereby the people can cease
their labor and give thanks to the
All Wise Ruler Of the universe,
for the bontif,ll blessings that
we have enjoyed tor good health,
for happiness, fof peace and pros
perity, that this nation and race
as a whole enjoy. The first
Thanksgiven was made irnmedi-
ately upon the discovery Of this
western hemisphere BY Columbus
on the morning Of October ~.
1892, when columbus little vessels
landeds he md his crew 'Kneit
down and offered thanks for their
safe arrival, so il was with the:
puritans and our pilgrim fathers,
and 10 il has been from that time.
on. Therefore, let us give thanks
for the manifold blessings We,
have enjoyed the past year, and
let u try aud live; the coming
year to make the blessings still
more bounteous, and to make the
world better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
MT. PLEASANT.

Mr.. and Mrs. McCracken, assisted
y their daughter, pleasantly entertain
ed q few friends Sunday In honor ot
Mrs, George Jackson Of Asbury Park,
New Jersey.
Rev. and Mrs. Boiling very pleasant
ly entertained at dinner Saturday
evening Misses Nettie Brown and
Cora Howard and Mr.. Rufus Keith
The dinner was an excellent one. for
which Mrs. Billings Is noted for serv'
ing. The guests departed at late
hour, hoping to meet the reverend and
wife many times in their pleasant
home at dinner
Mrs. Robert Anderson very pleas
antly entertained the Sewing Circle
and Rev. Clark last Friday afternoon
at her home In the east part Of the
city. The ladies present seWed very
diligently, as they are making prepar-
atoms for their bazaar, which Will be
held during the holidays. Mrs. An.
derson, assisted by Miss O. g. Hedge,
served q very nice lunch. consisting Of
salad, fried chicken, bread and butter
and coffee, bananas and cream.
The spinster convention given under
the auspices OF the pulpit committee
last Friday night was one OF the best
entertainments that has been given
in the city for quite while. AT the
convention papers were read and
plans discussed as to how the 'spin-
sters could secure husbands. : But
are arrival Of Professor Makeover
and his assistant and their remodelo-
scope seemed to suit the ladies better
than anything. else, and right before
the eyes of the audience ten OF them
were mfraculously made over into
prima donnas, beautiful young ladies'.
little girls and anything they pre-
ferred. Two of the maids were made
into man, as one was not sufficient
to make man. One was not changed
at all on account of the extreme age,
and the last lady not giving her ex-
act age broke the machine The en-
tertainment was given for the organ
fund and q very nice sum was reai-
lied from it. "a
Mr.. Will Pickins, Of near TT. Madi-
son, came up Tuesday, returning We'd
nesday with his grandmother. Mrs. L.
G. Clay, who will spend three OF four
weeks at his home.
Rev. "A. i. Clark expects q visit
from his father. Rev. r. "A. Clark, ni
Illinois.
Mr.. Henry Reed came back from.
Omaha Saturday night and spent Sun;
day with his home folks, returning 70
Salem Monday. ss
Miss Brown Is In the city for a
visit with friends ana relatives. 80
The A. M. e. choir will give sa-
cred concert Dec. s. 4,
q, The Mt. Pleasant agent will he
pleased to receive all delinquents be-
fore, Janaury /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-27
WV 4; Nation. Wear colars.

q . K
8 Did l. ever occur to you that the
bunch Of colored ribbons ynu wear
In your huttonhole or pinned on your
dress if you are girl coinmence-
ment, o, at baseball or football
game, ie really q flag? asks = writer
In st. Nicholas. It tells to what class
or school or college you belong. or
which OF these. for the time. has your
interest and sympathy. And for some-
what similar reasons do nations wear
their col 1rs. At first. maybe, L was
TO tell one another apart: but after
awnlie the colors-the nag came to
represent the nation itself: and the
way the people acted toward the na-
tons nag was supposed to show the
way theS felt toward che nation.