The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-03-19
our COLOREDISOCIETY
ms and Outs of the Local Colony
and Its Friends.

C1HE HERALD has arranged for a column
Of news from among the colored people OF Os-
kaloosa and vicinity once a week. If the re.
porter does not see you and you have news
that should be given a place in this column
kindly write it out and send it to this oficeO
MI. Elmer Williams, an Oskaloosa
boy who has been living in Des Moines
for the past two years, was visiting his
parents and friends in the city over
Sunday. He departed Monday even
ing for Chicago, where he has accept
ed a position on the General Man.
ayers a of the Rock Island rail-
road. We wish for him every success
in his new home.
Mr.. Ed Reeves, an old time resi-
dent Of this city, has sold his property
on North Third street, and removed
with his family to Des Moines, where
they will make their future home.
They will be missed by a large num-
Der of friends, especially in the Bap-
fist church, of which they were mem
bers, and to whose efforts that organ
ization largely owes it's existence and
maintenance in this city.
Rev. Jas. R. Clemmins al called to
Des Moines Tuesday to meet Bishop
Grant, in consultation regarding some
difficulties and MISUNDERSTANDING be-
tween the members and pastor of that
place. He returned Wednesday and
will fill his pulpit as usual Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Cheek, who has been Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. John Williams,
for the past month, departed Tuesday
morning for Keokuk to visit a few
days with friends, and from there will
return to her home in Peoria, and
from there will go with her husband
for a stay Of several weeks at Hot
Springs, Ark. "
Mr.. Simpson Mitchell was able to be
out last week after several months
confinement with rheumatism. We
hope his improvement will continue
and be permanent.
Word was received in this city this
week announcing the death Of George
Jackson. at Herrick, Saturday. He
was a grandson of Mr.. Geo. w. Black,
formerly of this city, and was well
known here, having visited in the city
frequently.
Mr.. and Mrs. herman Dyer, of Bux-
ton, were visiting relatives in the city
this week.
The colored Woman's Club was to
have met at the residence of Mrs. C.
G. Lee this week, but owing to a COM
bination of unfavorable circumstances
no quorum was present and the ses-
sion was adjourned until next Thurs
day.
Mr.. D. c. Clark of the Mission
churcn on First avenue west will
speak at Wesley Chapel Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock. He tells us he has a
special message to the colored people
and he hopes as many as possible will
come out and hear him.
Thesocial given by the stewardesses |
of the A. M. E. church at the residence
of Mrs. A. Blackburn, Friday evening, |
was one of the most enjoyable affairs |
given by the ladies this winter. A
musical program had been prepared
under the leadership of Miss Lizzie
IO"ldShuulu anu MIS-. -. ". Lee anu Ll6 1
large crowd present had the pleasure
of hearing several new stars in the
musical world. The program was as
follows:
Instrumental Solo, Piano, Miss Jen-
ME Hardy.
Recitation, Miss Charlotte Reeves.
Solo, Miss Edna Sanford.
Recitation, Miss Dehlia Neal.
Recitation, Miss lone Sanford.
Refreshments were served, after
which the Glee club, composed Of
Messrs Lee Ford, A. J. Rogers, T. M.
Moore, Pierre Barquet and G.. G. Lee
was introduced and gave a program of
solos, duets and other selections, both
vocal and instrumental which was
enjoyed by all. The ladies of
he Stewardess Board desire to thank
he young people for their services in
to make the occasion so sue
Mrs. Sam Canady is out again after
several days illness.
At this writing nothing further has
'een heard concerning Bishop Grants
condition.