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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
OSKALOOSA NEWS.


Miss Lizzie NBlackburn of Des
Moines spent Xmas with ner mother,
Mrs. A. Blackbudn.
Maria Read of Washington, Iowa,
is spending the holidays with her aunt.
Mrs. A. G. Clark.
Sarah Topson Of Enterprise, Iowa, Is
visiting Mrs Ed. Murray.
Eva Hart and Eatnle Buckncr spent
Xmas in Buxton.
Presiding Elder Gaines and Elder
Jackson of Buxton held quarterly con-
ference Tuesday, December 20, at the
A. NJ. Il. church, which was well at
tended.
, Mrs. Jennie Jones, the Sunday
school superintendent, had charge of
the exercises and Christmas tree for
to enjoy.
Rem Smith spent few days in Ot-
tumwa visiting friends.
Mrs. Bell Bush has been very sick,
but is convalescing at this writing.
Miss Anna Smith spent her holidays
with her brother at Buxton.
Bernice Lee of Cleve, Iowa. Is visit
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. N. Kim
brough, on North Market street.
Herman Moore. Of Hedrick was the
guest of his aunt, Susie Allen.
Hester Carter, who Is attending high
school, spent her Xmas with her par
ents of Buxton. She was accompan-
led by Berth Straughter.
Ed Carter of Iowa City passed
through the city en- route to Buxton.
Mrs. Straughter anu Mable spent
their holidays in Buxton, Iowa.
Kitty Jones and Mrs: w. Jones o
Ottumwa were visiting for few
hours at the Franklin home.
Mrs. l.. Froster of Buxton was in
the city on business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
MT. PLEASANT.

Rev. J. M. Smothers, clerk of the
Iowa Baptist association, has been in
the city for several days. He preached
at the Second Baptist church on We'd
nesday night and also conducted the
services there on Sunday.
On Thursday evening at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Clarke occurred
the wedding of Mr.. Harry Burnaugh
TO Miss Myrtle Taylor. After the cere-
mony wedding supper was served at
the home of the groom's mother. Mrs.
Martha Burnaugh.
Mr.. Roscoe Henderson. who is here
attending the !. w. u, left Saturday to
spend the holidays with his parents in
Canton, Mo.
Mrs. G. Beckley and sister, Mrs. 4.
II. Hackley, are visiting relatives In
Kansas City, Mo.
Miss Myrd Carter is visiting friends
in Ottumwa.
Irhe A. NJ. E. Sunday school had
their Christmas tree Saturday night.
The Christmas cantata Santa Claus
Honey Moon was very nicely rendered
by about twenty-five of the Sunday
school children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Reed went to
Burlington Saturday to spend the hol-
idays with their daughter, Mrs. Fate
Martin.
Mrs. Geo. Colson and Miss Ethel
Williams of Fairfield are visiting in
the city with the formers sister, Mrs
f. Richmond.
Mr.. Henry Caters of Des Moines Is
| visiting at the McCrackin home.
Quite a number from Fairfield at
| tended the possum supper given by
Prof. F. L. Burnett on Monday night
Mrs. John Hedge entertained friends
at dinner on Sunday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
GATE CITY NOTES.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. s. Will
liams, 2O1O Des Moines street, at 8
O'Clock sharp the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Tda May, to Mr.. N.
Mitchell took pace. Rev. j. w. Crush
shon, pastor of the Seventh Street
Baptist church, otficiated. The bride
and groom received many congratula
tons from Is or more invited guests
The couple was handsomely attired
for the occasion, with every appear
ance of satisfaction and delight. Mrs.
w. NJ. Dixon. Mrs. l.. Mather, Misses
A. Marion. BERTHE Smith, Amanda
Brown and Ethel Crushshon rendered
very efficient all In entertaining the
guest. Mrs. r. Wilson, Miss B. Stew
art and Mr.. A. Nathom assisted at the
table. Many handsome presents were
received by the bridal couple, which
shows the high esteem by which they
we're held among their friends. We
wish for them a happy and prosperous
career.
Union Lodge celebrated the anniver
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Soon it will be 1905 and the leap
year will go out with sadness for some
who were disappointed and joy for
some. The old bachelor clubs can dis
band and live in ease for four years
hence.
The A. NJ. F. and Mt. Zion churches
will hold watch meetings Saturday
night
THE Silver Leaf club met with Mrs.
Lizzie Smith Tuesday evening
Mrs. w. S. Stokes and Priscilla,
her daughter came down from Yank
ton, S. D.. to sperd the holidays with
her sister. Mrs. Charlotte Lee.
Rev. r. Knight of GaIesburg, ILL.,, ar
rived in onr city Saturday to take
charge Of the A. NJ E. church. He
filled the pulpit Sunday There were
many pleasant smiles among the mem
bers. MAY he have success in his new
field of labor
The A. M. E. Sunday school he'd
their Christmas exercises Saturday
evening. The children received their
gifts from an Xmas tree
A beautiful cantata was presented
at the Mt. Zion Baptist church by the
children Saturday evening, entitled
Santa Claus in the Klondille Reg
ions." 1t was under the management
of Mcsdames Cora Harrison and c. e.
Stubb,efn1d
Mr.. William Young gave an oppos-
sum supper to manv of his friends
Saturday evening. They retired at
late hour, voting Billy a good enter
taine;.
Mrs. Jessie Merryweather arrived in
our city last Saturday to visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carr.
One of the greatest fires in the his
tory of our city occurred here Friday
night Over two blocks and half
was destroyed in it's course Of destruc.
ton. Some of the finest buildings in
the city went down in the ruins. Mrs.
Katherine Come'y had very narrow
escape for her life. She escaped only
in her night robe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

sary Of St. John the Evangelist at
Gibbons opera house in a most lavish
manner. Past Master VIM. Grose in
stalled the following officers: j. w.
Bland, w. NJ; Geo. w. Snoddy, 8. W.;
II. Jones, J. w. All report as hay-
Ing fine time.
Mr.. Homer Jones left last night for
Topeka. Kansas, to visit relatives and
friends.
Mrs. A. J. Fields is expected home
in a few days from several cities in
Michigan, being called to Mendon by
the death of her father. She will also
visit a sister in Chicago on her return
trip.
Mr.. NJ. Donald of Bushnell, H., Wis
tied Keokuk Christmas.
Mr.. Ollie Folks Of Burlington was
also a Christmas visitor.
Mrs. LYDIA Smith Johnson of st.
Paul is visiting at lne home of her
mother. S04 Morgan street.
Mr.. Geo. Kellar is home from bus
mess trip to Springfield, III.
Mr.. John Hoskins will spend the
holidays visiting friends and relatives
In Ft. Madison and Burlington.
The Misses Maud and Jenette Jeffer-
son of Chicago are visiting their moth
er on the West Side. ."..
Mr.. VIM. Fox Of Des Moines is visit.
ing in the city for few davs.
Mrs. F. D. Band is spending the hol-
idays in Des Moines.
Mrs. F. D. Fields at her beautiful
home on Thirteenln and Morgan Gee
brated ner birthday anniversary De
cember the twenty fourth. Quite a
number of ladies were present and had
! an enjoyable time playing cards. The
decorations were very elaborate, con-
sisting of holly, smi'ax and cut flow
ers. A bouquet of which each lady re-
ceived. A delicious supper was served
on lunch cloths designed with cards.
Miss Artisha Fields was presented
with a beautiful portrait as the first
! prize. Mrs. VIM. Gross the second
prize. also portrait, and Mrs. G.
Gains received an Egyptian decorated
vase as BOBBY prize. Mrs. Fields was
| the recipient Of many expensive and
| useful presents. with congratulations
from her lady friends, who wished she
| would have another birthday party
next year, as they had such delight
full time. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Ottumwa, Iowa, Dec. 20.


Mr.. J. L. Thompson: While looking
over your beautiful paper | thought /
would ask to speak word in behalf
of it. l don't think l could get along
without it. see so much in regard
to our race and about the colored
women's cubs, and the great work we
are doing. I think every colored fam
lily in Iowa ought to subscribe for it.
shall insist on all of my friends and
also the members of I. B. w. R. c. to
subscribe for it. Our club is trying
to reach the top Of the mountain and
if the Lord is with us we will be like
Moses, will look in the Promised
Land and see the fruits OF what we
have done here. SO grand success
to the co'ored women's clubs in Iowa
and wherever one Of our race Is
formed. Every man and woman should
take the Iowa State Bystander next
wear, Mrs 2. A. Taylor.
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ALBA.

The exercises given by the A. M. f.
Sunday school children Christmas eve
and conducted by Miss Tena Tolson
was very successful, each person rem
dering their part very nicely.
Mr.. Gene Morris of Virginia is Wis
iting relatives and friends in our city
Miss Eva Johnson Is back home on
visit from Missouri.
The Masonic order celebrated Xmas
by giving a reunion dinner for the Ma
sons and all their friends. Addresses
We're given by Messrs. V. S. Jones, w.
G.. Davis. VIM. Bennings, Art. Ester
The opening address was given by II
Jones and closed by V. S. Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
BURN
BEN NETT BROS
COAL
3l7 4th St. Phone 665.
British Commons "Eoo Boiler"

British Commons "Ego Boiler"
In the British house of commons. -
soon as the question to be decided 10
put from the chair, clerk at the ta.
bic sets in motion huge sand glass.
familiarly known 70 members as the
) egg boiler" probably because It takes
three minutes to run out. AS the last
sand runs through the glass the SER
geant-at-arms instantly locks the mas
sive oak doors of the chamber, and
only those members who have sue
ceeded in getting through the doorway
cs1 vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Editor Bystander.-Sir: In reply to
your request will say l have taken
the Bystander for nearly two years,
and throw all other papers aside on its
arrival at my door. 1t keeps pace
with the day, and especially the race
matter. Also the politics, the new
comers and the outgoers, societies.
church services and whist clubs. |
think every co'ored citizen ought to
take the Bystander. We realize the
fact that it is edited and managed by
Christian men who believe in cultivat-
ing the brain reforming, the hearts OF
the people of the community, and are
interested in the general welfare OF
the race. M. G. Newman, City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

We extend to our friends New Year S
greetings with many thanks for their
interest manifested in our work, and
with the new year January 1st 1905, we
continue our services at the corner OF
Tenth and Park streets; to which we
welcome all.
Morning Service, topic-"The Lapse
OF Time should awaken us to duty"
Evening Service, topic" thy days
40 shall thy strength be-"
David and Jonathan League at 200
p m, REV. Fl. W. PORTER Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Cocaine in India.

The natives of India are becoming
SO much addicted to the use of CO.
caine that the British authorities are
taking measures to restrict the dis
tribution of the drug. The Hindoos
chew it in leaf, mixed with areca
nuts and various aromatics. Within
a few weeks $4,000 worth of cocaine
was shipped from London to Calcutta.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Invitations are out announcing the
r'arriage of James Shackelford, form
erlr o. Iowa, who attended Simpson
college. but now of Leadville. Colo, to
Miss Leona Robinson 213, West 9th
street, Leadville, Colo, December 81
at 4 O'Clock p. m. James was born In
Taylor county on his fathers. Samuel
farm, and he recently moved with his
parents to Hennessey, Okla. Young
James has been attending college in
Colorado. We extend congratulations
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
WHAT OUR READERS SAY.

The Bystander, Des Moinss, Iowa.
displayed great enterprise in getting
up a holiday edition, which was fully
illustrated with cuts of many Of the
representative Afro-American men and
women Of that city. The holiday mum
Der of the Bystander shows, what
could be accomplished in the newspa
per world if the colored people would
promptly come down with the coin
Chicago Broad AK.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

The full report of the exc ecutiva com,
mittee of the Woman's State Fedora
tion meeting will appear next week.
Only few of the committee were
able to arrive here. Some were snow
bound. Those present from abroad
were Mrs. c. B. Lewis of Davenport,
Miss Leah Shiffly of Oska 'oosa, Mrs.
Emma Gardner of Ottumwa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Schoolboy's Composition.

Here is a schoolboy's composition:
year. because it comes mostly in the
winter. In some countries winter
comes in the summer, then 1t isn't so
worse. I wish winter came In sum-
mer here, then we could go skating
barefooted and make snow balls with
summer they call it rain.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
No lpcumbrances,

Have you any children?" he asked.
mo-" replied the beautiful grass wild
ow; their father wanted his people to
bring them up, and my lawyer thought
It would be foolish of me to fight for
possession Of them as long as they
could have such good care and so
many luxuries if I let them co."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Wronu End of the aaroSIn.

'It Is always we'll to know which
end of bargain you have" said an
lrishman when he first made the &C
quaintance of a bee. Another case
that proves the point was that of the
man who bought half of his son's-in-
law COW. The following morning he
went over to get his share Of the
milk. "Not on your life," responded
the son-in-law; Il sold you the front
end of that cow" ..-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Profit In City Ownership.

Street railways owned by English
municipalities make handsome profits
which materially reduce local taxes.
During the current year. 1t is esti.
mated. Nottingham will clear $4,000
from this source, Liverpool 3123.OOO.
Leeds 100000 and Manchester $780,.
900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Whales Attain Enormous Ace.

Whales have been killed whose age
was estimated at 100 years. The
method by which they determine this
question is the counting the layers OF
laminae forming what is popularity
called "whalebone." These laminas
increase yearly. as does the growth Of
the bark on q tree.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Remember that the signing of the
Emancipation Proclamation will be
celebrated Monday evening at the
Union Congregational church. Come
out and show your appreciation of the
day, as there will be good program,
which appears in another column.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
Island Acts as Maunet.

TIE island of Bornholm, situated In
the Baltic acts as huge magnet. Ie
exerts such an influence on the COM
pass that it can cause vessel to
turn percepubly from its course. The
effect Of this magnetic island is per
ceptible at a distance of nine and
half miles. .,...@
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mr.. I. P. Johnson Of Muscatine,
Iowa, one of Muscatine's influential
and successful gardeners, who lives
only one and, onejhalf miles from
town, where he owns some. valuable
land. He was here on business and
stopped with his relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

George Logan, our court bailiff, left
Friday for Savannah, Mo-, where he
will spend the holidays with his rela-
tives. AS George visits there SO regu-
lar we expect that there are other
than relatives to attract. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

I wish to congratulate your holiday
edition. It was a creditable edi
ton, the editorials good.
Rev. r.. L. Griffith,
Pastor of Corinthian Baptist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

The Bystander lacks for race news
and for well written editorial com
ments upon matters Of interest to the
race generally.
8. Joe Brown. 81,
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Besides writing for the press. she is
the author OF large number OF books.
She has summer home called Sunny
bank at Pomp'on, N, j., but at pres
ent Is living In New York City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Fer good lunches or meals go
to N w. corner Of Third and
Walnut. Open all night. Fox &
Evans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Hair switches and bangs made from
your own hair-satisfactio guaran-
te,d-come and see my work.
Mrs. Geo, Patton,
1924 ". Grand Ave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

The Misses Blanche and Electa Lewis
Of Lima, Ia, who spent several weeks
visiting relatives and friends in the
city. returned home last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mr.. Lu Sheldon made his wife hap,
,py Christmas by presenting her one of
those beautiful $40 graphaphones, the
latest style. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mr.. G. b. Woods has accepted a po-
sition in the dining car service of the
G r. I. & P. Ry., left last Thursday
for Davenport to report for duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

l congratulate you, Mr.. Thompson,
for the publishing of such clean and
good edition. 1t is helpful to the race
in the northwest. ..
Rev. H. w. Porter,
Pastor of Union Cong. Church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

J. b. Rush, attorney at law, will de-
Monday afternoon at Enterprise, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mrs, Frank Smith left this morning
for her home in Topeka. Kansas, after
a very pleasant visit with relatives
and friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

regard your valuable paper the
best in the state.
Mrs. G. c. Banister.
keokull, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Remember the Iowa State Byst tander
holiday rate is only $1.00 for the en-.
tire year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Miss Irwin Warthal of Lucas, Iowa,
Is spending the holidays in the Capitol
City, the guest of Mrs. James Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Spears entert aimed
y few of their friends at diuner last
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Miss Eldora Green of Newton and
MIR. A. G. Forney of Colfax were In the
city last Saturday.
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B4Rg@9f&R!ff&Ep & {; R!g;@'9!ft?&:!!ffEp 81
~ So 5TH STReET%

You will miss a great treat If you
don't see the drama, Thirty Years Of
Freedom. Admission Is cents.
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A Happy New Year to all.
Mr.. and Mrs Wm. Fox are spending
che holidays visiting in Keokuk.

90 see Thirty Years of Freedom at
st. Paul's A. M. T.. church next Mon.
day, January 2. 1905.
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EMANCIPATION EXERCISES
ct Union congregational church, Mon
day evening, January 2. 1905 at 1880.
PROGRAMME

Music
Invocation
Music, Solo. H. L. BlagbuTn
Reading Emancipation Proclamation
Miss Ethel Stewart
What We have Accomplished as Race
CAPT. e r. Banks
The Negro in Business. IL. n hyoe
Music, Instrumental Solo. o.....'.....'
;. Miss Marguerite Fields
The Medical Profession........ .....
.................Dr DIR. A. G. Edwards
The Negro Attorney. ...J. b. nusn
Negro Journalist. II. +. JACOBS
Music, SOLO. L. ou>A'o
OratlOn. n........... .oanueA D0''e
Music. Mrs. M. E. Rlagburn
Grafton. ....J. l. Thompson
Music sg.
Benediction
Exercises begin promptly. All are
invited Admission free.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Subscribe for Bystander, $1.00 one
year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Miss Lizzie Blagburn left Saturday
for Oskaloosa, Iowa, to spend the holi
days at her old home.
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B4R88&fER|ff&Ep & 4 5 R!8|8|&|f!}E!||ffEp ||!}!||Ep

Mrs. L. R. Palmer will entertain the
n. B. s.. Reading club next Wednes'
day. January 4. All members are
asked to be. present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

~, NO MORENO LESS. SuitUNiON
MI orOvercoat to Order. Manp
The GLASGOW, 316 9Th av DbDG'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30

Mrs. Gertrude Cannady has SO much
improved in health that she expects to
be able to resume her position as book
keeper for her father, &. N. hyde, the
lst Of the year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-12-30
CITY NEWS.

IN. B. II you have relatives or friends visit
ing In the city or going to make visit. please
tnfCrn us; We eNlictt ali your local news--tGdl
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FORT MADISON NOTES.

Miss Luella Hall of Moline, ILL.,, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
B. G. Winfrey. :
Misses Sophia Jackson and Vallie
Bowman are visiting relatives anc
friends in Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. Walter Arnold is spending sew
eral days in Bloomington, Ill.
The Xmas program at the churches
were excellent. fl
Miss Katherine King Is home from
college at Mason City.
Mr.. James Goodwin of Canton. Mo,
who has been visiting at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mr.. Robt. Harrington of Marceline,
Mo-, is visiting in the city.
Misses Hunt and Sims of Mt. Pleas
ant were visitors in the city last waak.
Mrs Rachel Thomas and Mr.. Ev-
erett Cain spent Xmas in Ga'esburg.
Miss Miller spent Xmas at her home
in Canton. Mo.
Mr.. Arthur Weldon of New Boston
was in the city last week. Ahem! we
wonder why he comes to Fort Ma son
SO much OF late. Perhaps a certain
young lduV Can tcll you WHY.
Mrs. Harriet Mcclellan, who has
been seriously lid for some time, j
improving.
Mesdames Ida Smith and Mildred
Murphy attended Maharas binstreis at
Keokuk Wednesday.
Mr. Walter Wyatt of Moline. H., is
visiting his wife and children for a
few days.
OSKALOOSA, IOWA,
Mrs. Adlain Perkins Of Buxton was
in the city shopping Monday and
Tuesday of this week
Rev. Gaines held quarterly confer
ence Tuesday evening. Rev. Jackson
of Buxton preached very nice ser
mon.
Mrs. A. Blackburn is looking for her
daughter, Lizzie, from the Capitol
City this week.
The African M. z. Sunday school
will render a program at the church
Saturday evening.
Mr. Elmer Williams. who has been
visiting his parents, departed for his
home in Chicago Wednesday.
The ladies of Sturdess board will
hold a bazaar Friday and Saturday
evenings. We hope they will meet
with success.
Mrs, Belle Bush's father of Virginia
will spend the winter with his daugh'
ter.
Miss Kitty Jones and sister, Susan
ra, spent a few days with Mrs. Frank
lin and daughter while on their way to
Chicago to spend the holidays
Mrs, A. G. Clark is looking for her
niece of WASHINGTON this week.
Mr.. Ruben Gaines of Cooper and
Gaines town was in town this week
attending court.