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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

Mr.. ] E. Backman, is a product
of East Des Moines, having been
born in Lee Township, forty-four
years ago. He is lifelong repub-
lican and a thorough business man.
He is not a politician, has never
sought Office before, and seeks the
office now only after the request Of
many OF his friends.
If nominated and elected to this
office he Will use his efforts in hast
ening the completion 6f the New
Court House. and as an earnest adj
vocate of business methods in the
conduct Of public affairs.
Mr.. Backman is representative
of the younger and active republic
cans Of lice township, an active mem
Der of East Des Moines Commercial
League. He will treat all classes
and races with equal justice and
believes in a square deal. He solicit
your vote and Influence. His many
friends are working hard for his
nomination. ~ -. .'5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
Springfield's Disgrace
full Mob.

On last Sunday morning or
Saturday night occurred one of
the henious, the most inhuman
and disgraceful lynching of three
cclored men, by mob of drunk
en- murders in Springfield, Mo.
1t is the old, old story of the
crime of an assault upon white
girl, and it was supposed those
two men were the guilty parties,
vet there was no evidence at all
against them. The other man
who was hung to that liberty
pole and whose body while swing
ing in mid air was rid lied with
bullets, and his lifeless body was
burned at this same liberty pole
to ssres, was accused Of killing a
man year ago; although he
had no trial and proclaimed his
innocence.
We always dislike to write on
this subject, 1ynching. Some
tell us, ''do not say anything
about it," but my dear readers
can we as race men see the thing
and say nothing, should we be
quiet when people (yea not people
but brutes) are burning the very
life of our race up. No, no, never!
It is our duty and the duty OF
every law abiding citizen to de-
nounce this astounding and hell
ish burning of human beings.
Think Of what that liberty pole
means to us. What really does
the American social liberty stand
for anyhow? This horrible and
inhumau barbarity OF those
murderers have d1sgraced not
only their city, their country and
this nation, but blot on human-
ity. God is not asleep, neither
will he hold his wrath forever.
We know that the better class
aud oood citizens do not approve
of the actions of those hoodlums,
We will wait, and only hope that
Governor Joseph Folk, that noble
Young governor; will see that
those murders are justly punished
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
Impressive Ceremonies
The Corner Stone of Bethel A. NJ.
e. Church, at Council Bluffs,
Laid by Rescue Lodge.
Assisted by Rough
asher and Excel
siOr Lodges.
sior Lodges.

Council Bluffs Is at last blessed
with a Christian worker full to the
brim with energy and vim, In the
Ierson Of Rev. NJ G. Newman, pastor
of charge here under the Iowa A.
N. E. conference. Heretofore no mln-
lister has ever made farther progress
than to gather a few worshipers to-.
gether in some room of building that
happened to be available. But Rev.
Newman is of different caliber lie
has purchased a lot at 10th street
and A avenue erected a. tempory par
sonage in which he now resides there
lN dispensing with the expense OF
house rent, and with his own hands
have reared the foundation walls OF
his new chapel to the place ready to
receive the corner stone.
The spirit Of the determination
Rev. Newman demonstrates insures
the completion of the edifice in the
reasonable near future.
CORNER STONE LAID EASTER
SUNDAY.
Rev. Newman requested Rescue
Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. at
Omaha, Neb., to lay the corner stone
of Bethel A. M E. church Easter. Sun
day.
The Lodge accepted the invitation
and Grand Master w. H. Mil'igan
issued his Disr ensation to his Grand
Secretary H. K. Hillon, to resolve
Rescue Lodge into Grand Lodge and
lay said corner stone
Recsue Lodge ex. ended an invita-
tion Gas did also Rev. Newman) to
Roughashler No "a and Excelsi-r No.
10 Of Missouri Jurisdiction to as
sist, which was eagerly accepted.
A MOST cREDiTABLE AND BR.L.
LIANT AFFAIR.
The sun never shone brighter nor
the temperature more delightful than
was it at Council Bluffs on Easter
Sunday when forty-seven Masons
crossed the Big Muddy and with ap-
propriate ceremonies layed the corn
er stone of Bethel A. M. e. church
with strict Masonic usages. without a
single mistake or blunder being made
to the appreciation Of the spectators,
and credit to the craft.
The time has long since past, II
ever a Negro Masonic demonst~ alton
in these parts has been attended
with so much to call out expressions
of praise and congratulations from
those witnessing the affair, and Great
ing an exalted opinion of the Order
in the minds and expressions OF
many.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
HAMILTON FOR SUPERVISOR.

Mr.. JIG. Hamilton, one Of our
highly esteemed and we'll known
citizens, is candidate for super
visor Of West Des Moines or Des
Moines township, He is carpen-
ter BY trade and has made success
He is one of the old reliable true
blue republicansalways working
for the g. 0. p. He has never be-
fore asked or held an elective Office,
A true and tried friend of the color
ed race and is glad to see the pro-
gress that they are making. He is
honest careful and painstaking.
He will make an excellent Super
visor and his many friends are
working hard for his election. You
will make no mistake in supporting
Mr.. Hamilton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

Mr.. D. H. Hooker, one Of our
old and highly East Side citizens,
has announced his name for repre-
sentative. He is one of the pioneer
settlers. He came. to this county
thirty y-seven years ago and has labor
ed hard to do his part in up-building
our city and state. He is mem
Der of the Commercial Club; was
its dirictor for several years; and
president of the Commercial League
whose object is to make Des Moines
still greater. At one time he was
editor and publisher of the Des
Moines Daily Capital, and organ
lied the Grand Avenue Savings
Bank and was its president until
a few years ago wnen VIM. B. Mar
tin became his successor. He has
never in his life asked or held an
elective office, and with host of
friends that he has and by his ex-
perience apd interest in Des Moines
the people can we'll afford to sup
port this highly esteemed neighbor.
He is a good friend Of the colored
race and is one of the true blue re-
pubIicans. He will appreciate any
support that may be. rendered him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
kASSON FOR STATE SENATOR

The obove cut represents one Ct our
most highly respected and best known
citizens AID townsman, Mr. l.. j. Kas-
son, who has announced himself as a
republican candidate for senator from
Polk county; stands for municipal
ownership, rate regulation. lower
texes, rights OF labor and primary
elections. Rates for water in dwelling
houses upder his plan will be reduced
to one-third the present rate. The
big concerns are getting water at one
third now. Kasson advocates treating
rich and poor alike, and will fl ht
against charging the common people
three prices for water.
The above platform is no doubt what
the people OF cur city are greatly in
need Of We know Mr.. Kasson and
can say that he will do all in his power
to briug it about. He is a good honest
man, an active republican, church
worker and no dou u, il nom mated and
elected would make an excellent repre-
sentative. His friends are working
for him, He merits your support
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

1t Is indeed a pleasure for us to an
nounce the name of our friend John
B. Sullivan one of the leading young
lawyers of this state who Is a candi-
date for Representative Of Polk Coun-
ty. He Is one of the SET made men,
born and raised in Union County,
practiced there awhile and come to
Des Moines 10 years ago, he has
taken an active part in all the repub-
lican party and. has also he.led
the other fellow but never until now
ask for any elective office. He Is
POPULAR all over the State and quite
well acquainted with the members OF
the legislature, which no doubt will
give him added influence, should he
be elected as one of Polk County Rep
resentatives. We know him to be a
clean, upright, able active repub ican,
and will say that he is friend of our
race and believe in the advancement
of our race, he has ever shown that
disposition even before he came to
this state. He is social and con-
genial and his friends are wor ing
hard for his success. He merits your
support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
HIGHLAND PARK.

SLulu Yates of Highland Park
Eelled to her home in Louisiana,
SSri on account Of the death of her
M nj who died suddenly. Her sister
I henderson accompanied her who
Nv b. en- visiting her sister a wetE
and Mrs. II. McCraven of High
ark are the proud parents OF a
by boy
Minn ole u. Brown entertained
Sptist Sewing Club last Friday o
6s repast was served.
g(ieo. Laws was visiting in Col
nday and Monday and returned
n evening, Mrs Banks OF Colfax
6aning her for week visit
md MIS-. L. M. Brown entertain
Nv FRIENDS at six o'clock dinner
esday evening.
sGertie Jones Reeves of Buxton,
Ming her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Carey also Mrs. Huges is visit
Kittie Farley who mas been on
Is list is better.
Sallie Cowan of O,kaloosa is
VT the hnu,e of Mr., and Mrs
4y.
" md Mrs s. Z. Early entertainee
Selatives and friends at dinne'
l6e Carey returned Sunday morn
Ser spending two weeks in Us
& visiting her mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

This week we present the cut OF
our fellow townsman and lawyer,
Major Chas. McKinzie, who is can
didate for Attorney General OF the
State and would like the support
and Endorsement of Polk County at
the coming primaries, he has been in
our city for the past Is years and has
practiced law for forty years, born
in Dubuque in 1S43 and has always
been a republican; and when the
Civil War he, like many other loyal
men offered his services as a sac
rifce to maintain this union and 10
preserve our flag. He spent four
years in that bloody conflict In the
9th Iowa infantry and no man has
done more than this wno have been
brave enough to perform the duties
in behalf of their country when scall-
ed. He has never held an office or
asked for one befnre. and he thinks
that he ought to receive some corsid-
Grafton for the long years of service
he has endered to the republican
party. He is a true and tried friend
of the colored race and believes In
equality and justice to mankind. He
solicits your support and your influ-
ence, ". .-...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.

At Union congregational the morn
ing services was largely attended, the
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers, palms and lilies, large gold
letters arched the pulpit, "Christ Is
Risen" under this arch was picture
representing Jesus, The sermon by
Rev II. w. Porter was very eloquent,
the new choir was ont in full number
and did well. The Sunday School ex-
ercises at 1900 o'clock was the largest
attendance and best services of the dav
the special programme arranged by
Miss Marie Bell was we'll received all
the little ones did well, the Cornet solo
entitled THE PALMS" by E. w.
Thompson was much eomplimented,
in fact all the services was well attend.
ed.
The services at the Corinth!sn Bap.
tist church was carried out as the last
weeks programme. Burns M E. was
uicely decorated, and the full pro-
gramme was rendered The Chapter
and Commandry of the Masonic Lodge
was out in full reg a liza in the evening.
AT the A. NJ. E, church The new pastor
delivered his initial sermon to a large
crowd, the regular programme was
well rendered, also the Sunday Schools
special programme.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
MILLER FOR JUDGE.

Among the many worthy aspiring
candidates tor one of the district JUDGE
at the coming primaries is Jessie Mil
ler, the present county attorney. He
is an active good hard working repub-
lican. He comes from the old aboli-
ZIONIST stock and has treated all races
fair so far as he has been able to see.
In the conduct Of his criminal cases.
where many Of our race are often up
before the court, he has been fair and
CONSTANT. In fact to our knowledge
he has given the colored man the best
of it. He has been assistant states
attorney. His friends think that as he
is W, II qualified, he should be elevated
to the judgeship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
CONRAD HUG For Supervisor.

II We announce the name Of one OF
Polk City's worthy townsman. Nh is
candidate for Supervisor of the Third.
Supervisor district. he is good hard
working man and from 1885 to 1896 was
connected with the PotK County mine
farm. He has dug coal side by side
with the miners and done all ether
general mine work, such as pushing.
timbering, hosting, laying track, coal
ing, draining entries, blach smithing.
etc He is true friend OF the labor
ing man and will give all classes
square deal. BY his age and expert
ence he will make a good supervisor.
His many friend are working hard for
his nomination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

This week we present the cut Of our
friend and we'll known townsman, 3 F.
Coffin, who is a candidate for re-nomi.
nation for Clerk Of Court. He is one
of the young &C i've working republi-
cans of East Des Moines He has serv.
ed the county we'll aud submits his
past record id said Office to the careful
consideration Of the public,
Mr.. Coffin has by his business methods
injected into said office and the efficient
clerks made 1t easy toaccommodate the
public. He is deserving and will ap-
preciate any support that his friends
may render him He merits your ear.
nest support. He comes from an abo-
li,ionsst S, ock, his father conductt d
the und srground road for the colored
people during serviIude.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
rlURROW FOR TREASURER.

1t is wi pltasurer that we announce
the candidacy Of Charles Il. Murrow
for County Treasurer 10 succeed him
self for his second term. Mr.. Murrow
is on ). OF the most nfluential and active
workers an ong th- younger repnbli-
cans who are entering upon the stage
Of political activity. Il. is honest, ju
dirious, courteou, to the many who call
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

bbed abolitionist. His fathers house
was one Of the underground railroads
when John Browns life was that of
Mr.. Harris. He now has some relics
Of those dark days. He was postal
clerk on the c. N. w Ry. Co where he
lost his arm. He now carries wound
received while in the civil war. He
was chief door keeper in the Senate
and assistant door keeper in the House
for one term. Mr.. Harris asks your
support us he is good friend Of the
race
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

REV. L. G. JORDAN. D. D,
Corresponding Secretary Of the
National Baptist Foreign Mission
Board, togather with Prof. Britt,
the most noted of Negro gospel
singers, will conduct revival meet
ings at Corinthian Baptist church,
Fifteenth and Linden streets, be-
gining Wednesday, April IS.
You are cordially invited.
REV. T. l.. GRIFFITH, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
Re Annreciatiye. A

Some people never dream OF prals-
Ing anything or anybody. They take
everything as matter OF course, ana
imagine that they show their SUPERB
ority by 50 doing. They little dream
mat they never get the best service
owing to their niggardllness IN show
ing their appreciation. 1t Is surprls-
ing how a little word OF praise stimu'
lates to new effort, and puts LIE ana
interest ip.o the work Of those about
~, s3 ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

~ Marian Porter of Knoxville,
1il ., who has been in our city more
year at the home Of her brother
M Porter will leave next week for
home in the Sunny South: she has
s6ae many friends while here and her
apg associates will greatly miss her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
HARRIS FOR RECORDER

Mr.. R. P. Harris who, is a strong can
didate for County Recorder, was born
In Iowa in 1874 came to Polk county
1866, and when our country was in need
Of brave men to come fourth and do
battle he obryed du'y's call and spent
three years as q private and eight
months as Lieutenant. Thus he helped
preserve the old f,g. Mr.. Harris
comes from that true and tried rock
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
BURNETT FOR AUDITOR.

We have announced the name OF Wr.
Lew Burnett, the present County Audi
tor, who is candidate for r.-nomina.
tion for his second term. Lew has
made good, honest conservative cfR.
Ger and well may he merit the unalni-
nous support Of the people Of the
county. He is pleasant man 10 meet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

at his office, He has the largest force
Of employees and the very excellent and
sy stematic system in which he accom-
modates the public. He stands on his
record and by his thorough acquaint-
ance with every duty Of the office
makes him the most efficient Couty
Treasurer Polk county ever enjoyed.
He is friend OF our race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

we'll qualified man for the Office. He
is IAN active republican, has never
asked or held and Office before, and
by his age and experience will no
doubt if nominated make an excel
lent justice. He will treat all classes
fair and deal with each man square.
His friends predict that he will be
the one to receive the nomination.
Any support that may be given him
will BE- appreciated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
French for Justice of Peace.

This week we announce the name
of B. H. French, who is candi-
date for justice of peace from Des
NJ Moines township before the repub
lican primaries. Mr.. Frenth was
born in Illinois in 1855, came to
Des Moines in 1892 and has been
attorney for the past >a3
years which no doubt makes him a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

at all. He has been in active practice
for the past l2 years; q graduate Of the
University OF Chicago and the North
ern Illinois Law College He Is a
member Of the Masons, Odd Fellows,
Knights of Pythias and many other
secret societies. He solicits your sup
port in his behalf.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

daughters of Tabernacle will
Epu blic installation at Odd Fell
Gail. Sixth and Walnut streets,
bday evening May 2nd. Every
dted to come.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

J. f Stanton and little daugh-
imita of st. Louis, Mo. will ar
MI our city to day to visit her par.
E1nd many friends, as she was
lily Des Moines girl, :.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

EThh week many of our correspon-
Suta Items are omitted, also some
S6Sr apecial articles that are good.
WILL appear next week, Please
ith us for the announcement OF
etes use up the space.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

Beadle of Buxton was in the
Few days and called at the By.
Gfice. he els in business there
ys they have not felt the effect
gsirike yet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

01nder N. Sellars the bright young
Y of Buxton will deliver an ad-
fD The Mems League next Sun
y flernoon at 800 o'clock prompt
r nan is inv tied to come out and
si6is young man Of our race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

Nv. r. Jones entertained at the
n her mother a number of lady
Hast Friday afternoon, those
Ereport Mrs. Jones an up to date
iner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

is without doubt one of the leading
young lawyers and hest qualified man
in th race. Clean. abe, young, active
and honest and a fine specimap OF q
vel, trained man. He is assistant
attorney general Of the state of Iowa;
an active party worker. He has never
before asked or held any politicsl cff1ce
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

III Il. Brown of 1910 Mulberry
fave surprise party on her
ster Mary celebrating her 7th.
~ a jolly time for the little one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

THAN Baptist church 18th and
streets. Evening topic, A
Dance. T. l.. Griffith, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
DeGraff for County Attorney.

This week we take the pleasure of
of presenting to our readers true
like ness OF Mr.. Lawrence DeGraff OF
Highland Park, who is strong ca1di-
date for County Attorney Mr.. DeGraff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20
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md Mrs. Gus Watkins entertain
Sunday at dinner, MSS Marian
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

u. w. Waller left Saturday fer
kton 10 visit her neice Mrs.
Martin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

d. s Ruff entertained q few
lends Thursday Afternoon in hon.
rs. w. T. Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

en in Buxton, Iowa stop at
IS Bros. for meals, lunches
6g ing. Short order a spec
East First street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

and treats all with that business
courtesy that makes one welcome In
his Office. He merits your hearty en-
dosement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-04-20

Ada Cleggett entertained
her girl friends last Friday
/, and ajoily time was had
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! II you have relatives or friends visit {
= city or going to make visit, please
ID: we solicit all your local news--Ed. I
! Mast er w. Fl. Milllgan OF Ce-
pids will spend sunday here.

81. Wilson has been very sick
= week unable 10 attend his
II the Kirkwood.
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