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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
MINNEAPOLIS pUDGETARIAN.

We are having real winter wea1her
here at this writing.
Death has again entered our midst
and this time taken from us Mr.. Nor
gan Jones, the aged father of Mrs.
VIM. Smith of 1920 Garfield, where
he passed away last Thursday morn
ing at 2:3O o'clock, at the ripe old
age of 1O1 years. He was one Of the
pioneers of Minneapolis. A charter
member Of the Bethesda Baptist
church. Mr.. Jones' was sick q long
time at the home of Mrs, Smith and
the family never tired of : doing Gor
him. In fact It. was only the good
care that he received that prolonged
his death. He left to mourn ms ue.
mise daughter, two grand children
and many friends. His funeral oc.
Cured Saturday afternoon from Be
thesda church, Rev. Withers ofictat-
ing. assisted by Rev. Wade.
Mrs Curtis, sister OF Mrs Henry
Roberts, left for her home in Chicago
last week, after being in attendance
at the funeral Of Leroy. ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
DUBUQUE DOTS.

M. w. G.. M, w. H. Milligan vis-
tied Dubuque Lodge No. % on We'd
nesday December S and found the
lodge in good condition. He gaJe a
lecture that was very much appre.
ciated. He was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Logan, 102 Julien avenue.
Mrs. Wilkerson OF Keokuk, Iowa,
is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs John
Wells, 2G3 Julien avenue Miss Will
kinson will make Dubuque her home
for awhile. We are glad to have her.
Come on girls. We will be proud OF
several more of her stamp.
AT the home of DR.. and Mrs. H. G.
Rose on Thursday, December 6, the
Jolliers once more held sway. The
guests OF Messrs. Will Johnson and
Henry A. Martin. A splendid repast
of several courses was served. Card
games was the chief amusement.
Members OF the club and families all
present. The guests were Miss vii.
keron of Keokuk and Mrs. Gus Rose,
Messrs:: Harry and Willie Rose, Rev.
B. r. Cain, Charles Jones and M. w.
|G. NJ. W. H. Milligan Of Cedar Rap.
Ids. The guests departed in the
..wee sma" hours after very pleas.
ant evening
Mr.. J.. 8. Mcclure has returned
after an absence Of year and will
resume his position as chef at the
Paris hotel.
Dubuque Lodge No. 20 met in regu-
lar, communication on Tuesday even
Ing, Dec. II and elected the follow.
ing officers for the ensuing year: y.
w. Martin w; NJ; G. G. McGregor,
s. W.; J. w Logan, j. W.; Rev.
b. r.. Penn, secretary; DR.. H. g.
Rose, treasurer. s@
installation will take place Decem.
her 27. 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

The Intellectual Improvement Club met
last Friday evening at the home Of Mrs
S. Joe Brown 1857 7th street, after the
regular business, the secretary then read
q letter from Mrs. W. l.. Grant corres-
ponding secretary of the Interstate Lit
erary Society OF Kansas and the West
which will be- held in st. Joseph, Mo !,
Christmas 1906 inviting them TO send a
representative, they may comply with
this request. There were three new
members added to the club in the persons
OF Mrs. Jennette L. ifIer. Mrs. j. h. Woods
and Mrs. Chas. Cousin. The CLUB then
decided to meet, every Tuesday evening
instead of every first and third Friday Of
each month. The club then arjournea to
meet next Tuesday evening at the same
place 1lS7 Tn street win Miss Martha
L. ffl ,r as hostess. with the following pro-
gramme. Prayer; Music, Mrs. VIM
Smith; Quotations from Mary Church
Terrrl!; Lectute by the president Miss
Zsl!a Davis; Select reading from Paul l..
Dunbar, Mrs .Ienne'ta Ltffller; Reading
By the Secretary, Miss Martha Y fllsr,
5MESjc }~s%,zs5 r a-5tfe2 1T
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
oskALoosA, IOWA.

Miss Leila Fields Of Des Moines Is
visiting her parents.
Mrs. N. Grapon Esters, after spend
ing several days with her husband,
returned home Saturday. 815y
The Misses Davis Of Abba spent
Thanksgiving In the city.
Among the many visitors from OF
tumwa on Thanksgivi evening were
Messrs. Jene. Campbell and William
Bibbs. who returned home Friday ey'
Sening #5 s-.z
Mr.. and Mrs Archie Won of Bux.
ton we're In the city shopping Mon
day. S. b. y .....3
Miss Agnes Lewis of Evans was In
the city shopping Tuesday.
Junie Taylor Of Centerville returned
home Monday after pending several
days in our city. NJ H;
Rev. Joseph Coleman preached d!
excellent sermon Sunday evening at
the African M. e. church.
The program given on last Friday
evening at Wesley chapel church was
well rendered and enjoyed by all who
attended.
The Misses Franklin spent Thanks
giving in Evans and reported . very
nice time. .si. 4 5zs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
! BURLINGTON NEWS.

The A, N. 3. church under the leader
ship OF Rev. VIM. A. Moore Of Carbon
dale, H.. but formiy OF Bloomingtou, 1t.
is progressing nicely. % is proved BY the
following plan he haa put In force. Coal
committee, j. L. Brooks, Captain. Sophia
Bird; Gas Committee. Ida Palmer; Cap
tsin l.. WeldAn; Committee on Christmas
entertn tninmants, Mrs. Einora Palmer and
Mrs. "A. Newton; Committee on Presiding
Elders interest Mrs A. L. Drew; Cap.
tain, Fred Williams; Mite Missionary /;
Isora Mackey; Mrs. B Johnson, Miss
Estelle George and Miss Nellie Johnson
home mission guards In Sunday School
Wards; Mrs. l.. Welden, chairman Of
stpwardesses board.
M. aud Mrs. Alex Drew have moved
to town,
Bradley the chiropodist has gone to
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
BUXTON NEWS.
Church Social and Buslness

The third number OF the Y M. G..
A. lecture course was given at the
Auditorium on last Saturday night
by DIR. Harry Grannison Hill on "One
Sided People," The lecture was a
rare treat. For more than an hour
the speaker held the audience charm
ed with his wit, wisdom and elo-
quence. Musical numbers were given
by the orchestra and piano solo by
Mrs. A. l.. DeMond.
The mems meeting at the Y. M.
c. A. on Sunday afternoon was ad-
dressed by DR.. Harry Grannison Hill
on "The Average MAN. DR.. John
w, Hancher, president of Iowa Wes-
leyan University, Mt. Pleasant, Ia,
was present and made a few re-
marks.
Prof. c. w. Rodgers OF Omaha,
Nebraska, lectured at the Mt. Zion
Baptist church on Sunday night.
The St. John A. M. Il. church was
favored with having sermon an
last Sunday night by DR. Hill The
choir under the leadership Of Prof.
Oliver rendered special music for the
occasion. 4
The Monroe Mercantile Company
Is making special preparation for the
Christmas trade by putting in large
and varied stock of holiday goods and
elaborate decorations in keeping with
the season.
Mrs. il. w J. Stalworth has been un'
Eder the doctors care during the past
week. Vi IL M Is.s
Miss M. Z. Blair of Das Moines is
In the city for a few days on busi-
ness.
Rev. A. l.. DeMond will visit Des
Mcinas the last Of the week to par.
ticipate in the anniversary ce.,bra.
tion Of the Union Congregational
church Of that city.
Secretaries Johnson and Tucker
returned from Ashville, N. c., with
glowing accounts of the convention,
graphic descriptions of the Jim Grow
cars and highest praise for the large,
liberal hearted southern hospitality
of which they got their first taste
and over which they are still smil.
| ing @ Ssfs s III t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
oskAloosA, "a.

Rev o. H. Johnson Of Des Moines
was . business visitor Tuesday In
the city.
Messrs. Cooper, Burns, Williaml
and Shelton Of Buxton came over u
attend the "Shoo Fly Regiment
which WAS given ut Masonic opera
house Tuesday evening.
MisVes Agnes Lewis and Minnie
Coleman Of Evans spent Tuesday aft.
ernoon with the Mises Franklin.
Mrs. Frank Durdin is ON the sick
list this week.
5 fne supper given by the ladies Of
A. N. b. church on Saturday even
ing Was quite success.
Walter Smith Of Chicago is visiting
his parents on West G street.
Oscar Rooper, one of the O.. H. 8.
was selected as one Of the debaters
on the debate which is to be held
at the State University In December.
We all wish him success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Mt. Olive Lodge No II A. r. and A.,
F. and A. NJ. met in regular session on
The lsh OF December and elested the fol
lowing officers: w NJ. John Van Camp;
s. W.. w. M. Robinson; j. w. Geo.
LIZ Ter; Treasurer, Thos Jackson; Secretary
L. D. Lowery. These officers will be In
stalled on the 18th.
The j. F. j. orchestra held their
monthly dance at Clement Hall last
Thursday evening Notwithstanding the
severe cold 4 large crowd was present
and spendid time erjoyed By all.
The Plantation Melody Concert for
which humber Of persons has been
training under Mrs Lewis for several
week took place Thursday evening It the
auditorium. The financial benefit was
not as much as had been hoped for. but
The concert is reported to have been
splendid.
The normal class continues to meet
each week 1t the homo Of Mrs. A. Ford.
Ths lesson gets more Interesting each
evening. come out and ] lin.
Mrs. .. ". Holly Is confined to her
bed this week with illness.
The annual fair will be held at the
church next week, everybody come
out and bring something or bring some-
thing.
Mr.. h. w. Milligsn = away on his
official visit Of the lodges ofthe state.
On Nov. -. nun Der Of ladies and
gentlemen were invited TO spend the even.
ng with Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Gray. The
y ussts were pleasantly sur prissd- during
the evening when amid the sweet strains
Of ofmuslc Mr.. II, G. Thomas and Mre.
Mary r. Gle were led forth and quietly
married BY Rev. +. N. Lewis. The
guests y ere then seated ata beautifully
decorated table where covers we're laid
for flftesn snd : dainty thres course lunch
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are at
home SlS SO. 7sh street. where they win
be glad 70 meet thsie friends.
Mr. Arthur J J.ckson will rsorgsniss
the lsdies' mandolin and g1itar club IN !
fsw days. All tia ladies are requested q
dix ont their dusty in.tru,nsnts and bs
ready 70 snswer his Gall % looms " IA
Mrr. Laura Brook = wAs quite III 8 lev
days last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Mr.. Dooley's New Observations.

"AF. OOOleyS New observations.
In the language of friend "Dooley
is gittin' gayer and wiser all tn tonne.
He has never written so brilliantly as
in the new series of Dooley articles
which are now appearing in The Chica-
go Sunday Record Herald. His views
on "Me Young Frind Count Boney's
Love Affairs, 'The Prisinint's Activ-
ities' and other timely observations in
the new series are the choicest things
the author has ever offeredhi thousands
of admirers, full of witty sayings which
will be quoted for years to come. These
"Dooley" articles, each complete in
itself, will appear in successive Sunday
issues of The Record Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
CEDAR RAPIDS.
(Last Week.

!. .
Last Tuesday was parents day for
the j. 8. Y. In the AFTERNOON was
mothers meeting and those present
received a rare treat in hearing the
address OF Mrs. r.. Ford on 1.-The
Teaching OF the Child's Mind Spir.
itually."
The evening meeting was especial.
ly for the fathers and young men.
The speakers were Rev. Lewis,
whose subject was THE Necessity of
Harmony in the Home Rev. "A.
Ford gave most excellent address
to the fathers. Pro. W.. b. Low.
cry addressed our young men on
Citizenship. All the addresses con-
tanned sound, practical advice SO
much needed by our people.
Wednesday afternoon the J. s. Y.
held pleasant session at the home
of Mrs. F. Perkins. Visitors were
Rev. and Mrs. A. Ford and Miss
Hattie Martin.
Mrs. Robinson is indisposed at this
writing.
Mrs. Alene Thompson was last
Wednesday evening the victim of a
pleasant surprise party led by Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Jackson. Every
body reports an enjoyable time.
Mr, w. M Robinson was painfully
injured at the packing house one day
last week. He Is much better at
this writing.
A number of persons were invited
last Thursday evening to spend the
evening with Mrs. A. J. Gray And
what was their surprise during the
evening when Mr.. E. G. Thomas and
Mrs. Mary Price came forth amid
the soft strains of music and was
quietly united in marriage by Rev.
P. NJ. Lewis. Both parties are well
known in the Rapids and everybody
wishes them the choicest blessings OF
life.
The Plantation Melody Concert will
be given December at the Auditor
ium.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Remember the six o'clock supper
next Thursday evening at the Union
congregational church, all invited

Mr.. Leo johnson entertained at din
ner last Sunday week ago at the
nome OF Mr. George Lee, ll9 Locust
street, Mr.. D. Houston Of Omaha,
Neb who was here visiting his moth
er Mrs. J. W. Campbell at 1888 w. 18th
street, good time reported
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

We forgot to mention that the Miss
sssM z. and Winnie Blair gave SIX
o'clock dinner in honor Of Mrs. !. =.
johnson st Buxton, very elegant
dinner was served. The table fairly
groned With good things, some Of the
things being raised on their South =
Dakota farm. Those present were
Mrs. Z. E. johnson, Rev. and Mrs. q
". Porter, Mr.. and Mrs, John =.
Thompson : pleasant time reported;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

The Iowa State Bystander have just
finished two weeks ago printing the
minuets Of the Iowa Baptist Associa-
ton. It's a very neat and beautiful
job, one Of the best job work we ever
done. If our race would only patronize
their own race enterprise, they would
Don be a credit to the race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Habit and Imitation.

Habit is our primal fundamental
law. Habit and imitation-there is
nothing more perennial In us than
these two. They are the source OF all
working and all apprenticeship, Of all
practice and all learning. In the world.
Carlyle. IN #
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
When In 5r1acon, rl0., go to the
Macon Restaurant for good meals
or short orders; also good rooms.
7oS North Rubey street.

Married, at the home Of the brides 9
mother Mrs. Williams on W. 18th street
last Saturday evening Mr.. Lewis Nc Nc
Guire to Miss Creola Williams only 2
few friends and relatives witness the
ceremon which was performed by Rev
II. ". ter The contracting parties
are both Eell known young people ana
We wish for them success The groom
i 81 employee at Chamberlain Medic
inc Company.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Teach Scientific GARDENING.

In the national schools Of Sweden
and in the colleges for the education
OF national school teachers scientific
gardening is taught. Children receive
practical instruction in the cultivation
OF plants, berries, flowers. herbs and
fruits, and in the management Of
hotbeds, greenhouses and so forth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

The Bystander acknowledge a pleas
ant call this week from Rev Boals OF
Marshalltown, Rev S. Bates of Colfax
Rev. M. y. Burton, Keokuk; Rev. M
E. Pierce formerly of Kansas and Rev.
NJ. I Gordon presiding elder of the
Des Moines district of Ottumwa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

Mr.. w G Coleman of Chandler,
Oklahoma arrived in our city this week
to enter Highland Park Normal College
taking q pharmacy course We vel
come the young man to our city and wish
for him success. He is stopping with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Watkins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

Rev. a. i Gordon Presiding Elder Of
the Al. N. r. church filled his first en-
gagement last Sunday at the A. M. E.
church, he speaks highly Of this work
thus far.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Men Flock to the Cities,

In the United States the cities con.,
tain a much larger proportion OF
men than the country, on the average.
The proportion of women to the to-
tai population Is greater In the VII.
lagos and on the farms, though there
are some striking exceptions to both
rules. Ss sg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Excurslon /: Rates for ti,e Holidays.

Via the North Western Line Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold At reduced
rates on nine dates: December 20, q,
22, 23, "a. 25, 80, 81, 1906, and January
"a, 1901, good returning until and includ-
in5 January Z, 1907, to stations on the
! North Western Line, (incldding G. St.
p M. 4 R'y) and TO points on certain
other lines, for full details Of which
apply 70 agents Chicago = North. Wes-
tern r y. ss N .5,la III s35s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

Club No. A Of the Union Congrega-
.tional church will give an elaborate
four course six o'clock dinner next
Thursday Dec. Goth at the church corr
ner 10th and Park street. Music will
be furnished. Everybody invited sup
per only 25 cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

s Special services at Union Congrega-
tianal church Sunday. Morning ser
vice, Anniversary sermon. Afternoon
500 popular meeting addresses by visit
ing pastors Of the city. Evening ser,
vice. Address by Rev. a. i. DeMono
pastor 81 the First Congregational
Church of Buxton IA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Pavpse c,esay,neln.

That ministsss are undsfpaid would
sesm evident from the tact that dur.
Ing the last ten yeaTs 1os clergynaen
have boen admitted 70 almshousss In
England - paupsra. 0f those. one
Was . doctor OF divinity, while the
Others held the degree Of master Of
afts. OF all the Episcopal clergymen
In England. s.00o earn less than go .
week, and the greatest majority much
less. The Sunday Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Holiday Rates Via n & st. 1 RR

On Dec. 20, 81. 90. "a, 25, Slsnd 81,
1906 and Jan. /, 1907, the Minneapolis
& 81. Louis R r will sell excursion
tickets to all points in Iowa, 3Minneso
Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dako'
"a and to many states in .heEsonth and
west at one and ons-third fare for the
round trip. Final return limit Jan. Z
1907. Purchase tickets at City Ticket
Office, SD Walnut street or Union
station D. B.. Ransburg, City Pass
Agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Lord Rose hery's Definition.

Il fs VS. Lord Rosebefy th3t .w6 afs
indebted for the most modern defini.
ton of memory. What Is memory ?
said a friend one day to him. Mem.
ory," replied his lordship. "is the feel-3
ing that steals over us when we listen
to our friends original stories"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

Invitations are out announcing an
"At Home" by Mr.. and Mrs Louis
Blagb'lrn on Dec 25th at their home
817 w. 18th street This is looked for
ward to be one Of the swellest parties
given during the holidays
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
CITY and Country Dweliers.

City and Country DWeliers.
It is a mistake to suppose that the
Oldest countries always have the
largest proportion Of city dwellers. AT.
gentine has greater urban popula'
ton, relatively to the total. than
France, and Australia than Spain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

About twenty Of the society ladies'
who are members of recently organ
lied card club, was entertained by Mrs.
w. H Birney Wednesday evening, an
elaborate luncheon was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
Uncle .Allen.

Il suppose there is such person 40
the foolkiller," mused Uncle Allen
Sparks, "but he has either retired
from business or he's hopelessly be-,
hind on his orders. Z ' N 51;#s s III
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DO TO Mrs. Vina Murrell for
rood rooms and accommodations,
,lS e. sth street, Davenport, la.

Read the Bystander and tell US how
you like it, have your neighbor to send
in for the Bystander when the holiday
rates open next week.
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Lenuthy Job.

The Pelican" Did you hear about
the boa-constrictor? He's dying by
inches The Ostrich IN glad to
hear he's in no immediate danger. s. u
Butterfly. II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
osooraphjcaj Popularity.

The most advanced grand division
Of the old world Europe has the
greatest number Of islands In propor.
tion to its area. dropping the island
continent of Australia out Of consid-
GRAFTON. Africa. the least civilized and
developed. is sinEularly wanting In.
islands Of any importance OF it,
shores. NJ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14
mosERLY NEWS.

Mr.. Walker Althouse Is rejoicing
over tho arrival OF young gentle
man and lady into his home. The
mother and children are getting along
nicely. s{ u 4
Miss Frances Fnnie Of Huntsville
:is ia the city visiting Miss Eugeta
Diggs. e .8
Mr.. Napoleon Bealley. the only col
.ored butcher In the city u TO leave
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

The aervices at st. Peters continues
with unabated interest Many M
corning into the church.
The st. James mite missionary 90
ciety held . very interesting meeting
Tuesday afternoon With Mrs. John
Mitchell, 1910 Washington avenue
south. Several new members have
Been added - the roll and the soci
ETY. is doing real missionary work.
The union entertainment given on
Friday evening BY MrA Nellie Hale
for st. James and Hethesda was g
success. The Labor temple hall
where 1t waA held was crowded. The
program was excellent
In the death OF Flora Batson,B Berger
who died suddenly 1t her home In
Philadelphia recently. the race has
lost most talented and popular yO
cal artist. Mrs. Batson.B Bergen has
stage In America and before many
stage in America and befare many
crowned head OF Europe. Her voice
WAS full Of inspiration to the millions
who" had the honor Of hearing her
Thus one by one we are losing our
leaders In prose and song.
MIc. 0CoNt 10 4ullo IA ~ ~. D0i no'
bas hospital.
The st. Thomas Episcopal Guild
met Wednesday with Mrs. Napier,
East 18th street.
Rev. I1eAltead OF ST Paul, conducts
the meetings for st. Thomas Episco
pal church each Sunday AFTERNOON
from to s,
The wedding bells will ring many
times this winter 90 we have been
informed.
"Out In the Streets" will be render.
ed at Bethesda church December Is
Come out and see this great drama.
We are proud to announce that
Halle Quinn Brown will appear In
our city at Bethesda church Dec. 2S.
Do not miss hearing this most excel
lent reader.
Mrs. Wade Is rehearsing the chill
dren of st. James Sunday school for
aa Christmas festival.
All of our churches will celebrate
Xmas with appropriate services.
The second educational session Of
the Loyal Legion OF Labor was held
Sunday afternoon at bethesda, and
was largely attended.
Sunday afternoon, December 16,
Mrs. Howard. the evangelist, will ad.
dress the ladies and girls only at st.
Peters church.
The M. T. o. art club meets next
The S. S. board Of ST. James held a
meetir Thursday evening to arrange
for Christmas.
Wednesday afternoon In their clul
rooms in Labor Temple hall.
Rev. Wilton r. Boon of Bethesda,
will spend the holidays with his far.
w III tnlcago. ".
Subscribe for the ByStander and
ly all means pay for it, as 1t cay,not
exist without financial support. Plea; -
bear in mind and if you are in ar
rears settle with the agent.
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J pIe On Mother Earth.

Those former fanatics Of India, the
sikhs, when they come to die, prefer
to expire on the bare ground. Regard
less Of rank or age, no rug interveneA
between their bodies and the earth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-14

Anybody having news for next week
don't forget to send them in not later
then Monday evening for we go to
press Tuesday.
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TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS,

Next weeks the time for our holiday
issue, and aswego to press on Tuesday
evening. We would like for all cor
respondence to reach US not later than
Monday evening. Please take notice.