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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
the Congregational
Church has Done.

For the benefit OF those who would
like to know what the Congregations
church has done, we publish the fo!
| lowing at tine request of Rev. Il, w
Porter. pastor Of the Union Congrega
tional church, Des MONIES.
They started the first foreign
missionary society in the country,
They started the first home
missionary society in the country,
They started the most effective
city missionary in the country
the society from which the other
big denominations have been
copying.
They started the greatest Chris
tian young peoples movement Of
this country, or any other coun
try, of this generation, or any
other generation.
They started the first college
in the country.
They started the first theologi'
cal seminary in the country.
They started the first religious
newspaper in the country.
They published the first hymn
book in the country.
They started the public school
system of the country.
They started the town meeting
the initiative and referendum.
They started the first temperance
society in the country,
They gave to America the great
est theological thinker that ii
has ever had.
They gave to America the most
eloquent preacher it has ever had.
They have given to America
the three greatest evangelists 1t
has ever had.
They have given more money
per member to good causes than
any other denomination.
They we're the only large de.
nomination which went through
the slavery crisis without a break
They have done more than any
other denomination to help the
colored race up to manhood.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

|, Among the many social happenings
Of last week was card party given by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Birney last Friday
evening. The first prize was .beaut;.
ful set OF white china cups and saucers
won by James Woods, the BOBBY prize
q mustard set was awarded Mrs. John
McClain. Those present from out of
the city were Miss Jessie Walker Of
Marshalltown, Kate Owens Of keokuk,
LEILA Shelly of Buxton, Mrs. Gardner Of
Ottumwa and Attorney F. Smith OF
Omaha, Nebr. At q late hour refresh
men,s were served, and guest departed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
COUNCIL eLuFFs ITEMS.

Mrs, Lydia Allen the Evangelis,
aud wife of Rev. Jordin Allen late
of Helena, Mont, has been working
through Nebr., and passed through
the Bluffs last Saturday enroute to
Kansas City where she will take UP
the work there.
Rev. Geo. w. Gaines passed
through the city Saturday enroute
to Clarinda, La, where he will hold
quarterly meeting next Sunday.
The little son OF Mr.. and Mrs, +.
Means is quite i'll.
The lawn social that was held al
Mrs. Powel's residence last Tuesday
was a pleasant gathering. The
make up Of the gypsy fortune tel
ling in the person of Mrs. Harris
was a novelty of the evening.
The Bethel A. NJ. E. church choir
elected Chas. Burk last Friday even
ing as their leader. We believe Mr..
Burk is the right man in the right
place. .s.m-..- ....a s.~ .
w. Wells is not expected to live
at this writing.
Quarterly meeting at the A. M.
church next Sunday. Presiding Ell.
der Gaines will not be able to be
with us.
Quite a number Of strangers
have come to town, and we hope
they will become subscribers to the
Bystander SO as to keep up with
the news.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

oaly credit to themselves and their
race but also to the school from
which they graduated.
Elmer Wallace is one Of our boys
who will graduate from the city
High School on Thursday.
]. r. Skinner and wife, Jessie
Skinner and Lillian Buston and
Others spent last Sunday in Gales
burg.
Mrs. Harding Wallace is quite i'll.
J. G. Johnson and wife we're rid.
ing in their new rubber tired buggy
last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
CLINTON sRiEFs.

B. r. Cooper Of buxton Was the guest
Of his mother last week.
most enjoyable social was given on
last Wednesday evening At Bethel A. NJ.
+ church, large number being in At
tendance and q good sum realized BY the
committee in charge.
This Is the last week Of school for some
it is their final, On Thursday evening
the senior class Of 1906 Of the Clinton
High School will graduate on that occa-
sion. May Taylor will receive = diploma
ot graduation, other representatives Of the
race who are STRIVING for the graduation
goal are Murda Beason who will attain
the honors in 1907 and Bertha Boyd who
will follow year or 50 later.
Eva Brown OF Chicago is in the city to
be in attendance at the High School AL
nmni.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
Unknown Friends.

There are many people who have
used Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy with splendid re.
suits, but who are unknow because
they have hesitated about giving a
testimonial OF their experience for pub
lication These people, ! however, are
none the less friends of this remedy.
They have done much toward making
it household word by their personal
recommendations to frieeds and neigh
bors. It is good medicine to have in
the home and is widely know for its
cures of diarrhoea and all forms OF
bowel trouble. For sale by all drug
gists. a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
TWELVE YEARS OLD.

line IOWA STATE DfSTANDEN
made its first appearance June 8,
1894, and since that date it has
made regular weekly visits 70 its
thousands of subscribers. Its
object has been to carry the news
to it's subscribers, topriut clean
newsy paper, that each member
of the home that it goes into can
read, to publish such news as will
encourage each man, woman and
child who desire to do something
for humanity. That life is worth
all the effort that one can put in
it to try and convince each boy
and girl that they owe it to the
race to secure the best education
they can, to show each parent
that to be loyal to the race they
should make every needed sacri'
fee to educate those about them,
to hold up for the encouragement
Of the young, from, time to time
those who have and those who
are doing so much for the race,
to do as little harm and as much
good as possible.
When this company was organ
lied it was composed of ten mem
bers and the most of them have
the same interest in it. Through
these twelve years there has been
but few changes in the manage
ment of the paper, and therefore
the same policy has been carried
out. We have tried to keep step
with the onward march of the
great age with its many inven-
tions. We started in a small
room with one desk and few
chairs. Today the company has
an office with phone, typewriter
and other necessary equipments
that go to fit up ? good office.
Adjoining the Office is large
composing room with all that is
required to run first class news
paper and job Office.
We will leave it to our readers
to form their own conclusion as
to the progress the paper has
made, as to its honesty and fair
dealings, as to whether it can
rely on them for their continued
support in the future.
We desire to thank you for being
our friend and to also say that
you can help the paper by getting
your friends to subscribe. Re-
member that the Bystander is the
friend of all who are friends tc
themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

The Callahan Club met with Mrs. e.
Williams on 18th, and Center streets.
The meeting was called to order by the
President, roll cali answer. d by quo-
tations. An interesting paper On Har-
riet Beecher Stowe was read by Nc
Daniels The next meeting will be ct
Mrs A. Dixon l2th and Day streets.
They have also arranged for sheet
and FELLOWSHIP entertainments at >
Paul A. NJ. E. church the l4th Ali are
Invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel
Trouble.

Mr.. N. F. Borroughs, an old and well
known resident of Bluffton, IGd., says:
IL regard Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy as the very best
remedy for bowel trouble. make this
statement after having used the remedy
in my family for several years l am
never ithout it," This remedy is al-
most sure 20 be needed before the sum.
mer is over. Why not buy it now and
be prepared for such an emergency!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

The Callahan Industrial Club was
entertained Saturday by Mrs. David
Boamer. The new officers for the COM
ing year are: Mesiames D. Scott. pre-
sident; E. Williams, ce-president;
Belle Browning, recording secretary;
E. B. Elliston, corresponding. secretary;
D. Boamer, treasurer; q. Strengthen,
chairman. A delightful lunch was
served and they adjourned TO meet at
Mrs. E. Williams l2th aud Center
streets w ednesday. m; - Z. +---.- -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Watkins OF sl13
Feline Avenue entertained about thirty
of their friends last Sunday at 500
o'clock ut progressive dinner party
in honor OF Miss Kate Owens of Keo-
kuk, Mrs. Julia Hudlin and MIR. e. w.
Thompson. An elaborate eight course
dinner was served and highly enjoyed
by the guests. 1t is claim by those pre-
sent that it was the most up to date
progressive dinner party that has been
given this season. Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Watkins are royal entertainers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

whore they will make their future home.
Mary and James will remain Ia Dubuque
Avery Wilson and Louis Evans were
on the sick list for several days last week.
The rally 1t the church Sunday netted
s29 90 and before the end OF the week
hopes are entertained th paid n sub
scriptlons will net 945 90.
| John Z, Lewis 10 able to attend Sunday
evening services. Dubuquers are doing
extremely well in church work and are
display ing the proper spirit Tor advance
inent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
Grand United Order Of
Odd Fellows.
The District Grand Lodge will
!. Convene Its Twenty-fourth
Annual Session at the
Capital City, Tuesday
June 18th.

On next Tuesday is the sitting
of the Twenty-fourth District
Grand Lodge of the state of Iowa.
At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning
the grand lodge will be called TO.
gather to listen to- a speech from
Mayor George Mattern, in which
will be given to all delegates and
visitors to the grand lodge the
freedom of the city, after which
the grand lodge will go into ses-
sion. Ats p. m. in the evening
will be the Introductory and dele
gate voting contest reception.
This is something new. Plenty
of refreshments. Admission free
to every one.
On Wednesday night when the
excursion arrives from Buxton
there will be musical and visi-
tors reception at Cycling hall,
sixth and Locust street; Kromer's
orchestra. All kinds of refresh
ments. Admission on this even
ing will be Is cents.
Thursday at 3 p. m. sharp will
be the grandest parade given in
Des Moines by colored people for
some time. The line of march
will be as follows: Starting from
Odd Fellows hall, Sixth and
Walnut, north to Cycling hall,
where all visiting lodges will fall
in line. The line up will be as
follows: Platoon of police, Bux-
ton famous Cornet Band, Colfax
lodge in full regalia, Muchakin-
ock lodge in full regalia accomp-
anied BY Buxton's Most Venerable
Patriarchie, Charity lodge in
fullregalia followed by the Dis
trict Grand officers in carriages,
followed by the Household of
Ruth, of all lodges in carriages.
They will than proceed west on
Locust to Ninth, south on Ninth
to Walnut, east to East Fift and
Walnut, north to Locust, west to
West Sixth and Locust to Cycling
hall, where some of the most
+ prominent men of the state and
order will make short speeches
and the band will furnish music.
; There will be no charges at this
time.
At 8 p. m. public installation
of grand officers will take place,
| followed By musical and soiree.
Kromer's full orchestra will furn-
ish music for this occasion. Ad.
mission on Thursday night, June
IA, will be 50 cents. Everyone
! invited to attend and make this
the grandest entertainment eve,
given in our city. $685..
Committee - Luther H. S
Brown, P. N. F.; Luciau M
Brown, D. G. D.; Simon Blakey
P. G. M. c.; Harry McCraven, P
N. f.; J. L. Lucas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
Excursion Tickets to Semi-c Center
nial and Annual Commence
nlent Western College at
| Toledo, Iowa.

Via the North. Western Line will be
sold at reduced rates on June 13 and
IA, limited to return until June Is, in
elusive. Other dates OF sales and limits
on certificate plan. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
Regular Meals Sunday Dinners
1SC. 2SC.
|Washington's Popular
Restaurant.
3O4 w. Walnut Up Stairs.
Special Excursion Rates to C0lOra'
do. Utah and the Black Hills,

Via the North Western Line. Begin
ming June 1st excursion tickets will te
sold daily to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs,
Deadwood, Lead and Custer, S d. etc. !,
good to return until Oct. 81. specially
low rate round trip tickets to these
and oSher points, with favorable return
limits, will be sold the fest and third
Tuesday of each month until Septem-
ber IL, inclusive. A splendid oppor-
tunity is offered for an enjoyable vaca-
ton trip. Several fine trains via the
North Western Line daily. Apply to
agents Chicago& North Western R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

lr. snd Mrs. s. Joe Brown enter
ltDed Attorney Fred l.. Smith OF
~ aha Mrs. EmmaGardiner of Ottum-
~ ~ and Miss Leila A. Shelly OF Oska-
(lDsa Friday afternoon to a dinner
32rty in honor Of Mrs. Cora Jones OF
Grend Matron oflowa Grand
E6dpe of Heroines of Jerico who was
Z at the State Federation
[lt week and was the gnest OF Mrs.
inwn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

There will be meeting Of the Board
~ 1pirectors of the Polk County Negro
spu blican club Tuesday evening at
1nYclock, at the Office OF Mr.. 8. Joe
Depwn, 5O7 Nu)b .rry street. Every
ector should be present as there are
Itters OF importance to be attended
|if3at this meeting. BY order of James
Nillia ms, chairman OF board; $. Joe
1pwn secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

M. Morris Mills, one of our old and
thy citizens. who has been making
y 9;home in Upton, Iowa, is spending
;Iz$ew days in our city visiting old &C.
t52aintances
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

70 week the annual meeting OF the
ellows will come to the city. A
time is expected The excursion
Buxton is next Wednesday the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

\ The Niagara conference movement
Gghich held meeting in our city last
I3inay was almost complete failure.
INV about five outside of the city peo-
1wcre present, ard about IS or 20
cur citizens attended. The people
Se1owa don't need any such organiza-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
lice to out Of Town Subscribers

sXy|
3nr collector started out this week
4 &6Gasskis regular annual collecting tour
IL is hoped that all the delinquent
scribers will try to be prepared 10
up in full Please do not put our
(ector of with that old promise that
Elill send it soon, for you know you
IdGM mean it and another thing don't
siSimply because you are behind with
y01E payments that you don't like the
4 Ser, but be fair and honest. meet
1hiWSAnd pny him. On Friday he will
bes IN Council Bluffs; Saturday and
Monday in Omaha, Nebr. part of Mon
9daS and Tuesday in Sioux City. We'd
B lnessday in TT. Dodge and Boone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

Dsrs. Porter, Howard and Davis
ansas City, Mo-, were in Des
- Sunday on the excursion. Our
Impressed them very much.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

S6 Ira NJ. Jones, our popular res
f4Sht lady, has enlarged her restaur.
(which adds much tu its
as greatly enlarges the seating
Sity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

u NJ. Rivers is repairing his resi-.
|11I71iI De on Sixteenth and University by
ing the house and putting in new
IlEk Foundation. When completed it
fA look we'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

~ Jennie johnson Of Davenport is
city the guest of Mrs. G. Bledsoe.
1SWill remain until after the grand
Nh of the Household of Ruth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

Geo. Mason Of Iowa City was
endance 1T the State Federation,
Skas the guest Of Mrs Emma Early.
5tas entertained by Mrs. s. Joe
IA Tuesday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

Ss Mabel McGee who has been at
|pg school here leaves for her
tonight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

q. VIM Buckner entertained q
EOf the ladies of the Federation at
X Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

o. A.. Johnson left Tuesday y
boon for Oskaloosa to spend 9
with her parents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

nv, Thompson who is q student at
ECity will return this week to
the summer vacation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08

g. Rollen Weeks and little daugh.
ertha, left Tuesday for Oskaloosa
there by The illness of her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
ExcurslonTickets to Council Bluffs

Via the NORTHWESTERN Line, will be
sold June ls and 1, limited to return
until June 90, inclusive, on account OF
s. :. Assn. Apply to agents Chicago
s. North Western
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
|. Hyde WAS in Colfax last week
1ldren's day program At Burns M
Surch, Sunday from 10 to IL. All
hvited

y. Nelson Crews OF Kansas City.
ras one Of the excursionists to the
ast sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
Ars. L. B, Palmer will leave Monday
night for Omaha, Nebr., TO attend the
Grand Court.

Mira. Georgia Midget will represent
NJ. Olive Court at the Grand Court
session in Omaha next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-06-08
eITY NEWS.

I. MyoA have re,Stsves or friends ~ieit
the etty or going TO make visit, please
. MS We eOitctt ali your local news-Ed.l
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-01-10

Dr.
can be bought for from $50 to 500 pen,
ton. A roller weighing about. Ave tons
is about the proper thing. Steam roll
ers are becoming more generally used
from year to year In our cities and
towns, and there are many places
where they can be used to advantages
In consolidating the earth roads Of the
suburbs. They are generally more EFF
fecuve in their work and IL kept busy
are vastly cheaper to operate. They
weigh from seven or eight tons up
ward, the ten and twelve ton sizes be.
Ing perhaps the most popular.
Rolling should follow closely upon
the work Of the road grader or scraper
so as to consolidate all the loose earth
which the action. Of the scraper has
laid in the line Of the roadway. The
roller should pass many tmessoyer the
softer portions OF the road, and where
the road is very dry and not inclined
to pack it may be slightly moistened
to hasten. the action Of the roller. The
rolling should begin at the sides OF the
road and work gradually toward the
center-that Is, the roller should be
passed from end to end along the side
of the road, and then the second Pas
sage of the roller should slightly lap
the first until the center Of the roadats
reached.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-01-10
In the A. II. p. Church,

Beside members of the congregation, quite
q number OF visitors were present at the ser.
vice. last Sunday morning in the Associate
Reformed Church. Pastor and people are al
ways glad 70 nave their friends join them ir
the worship, and they hope that each and oil
may come again.
The pastor read about those laborers who
were employed for a penny a day. and where
in was recorded the dissatisfaction which
was evidenced, when the eleventh houl
Iaborers received the same pay as did those
who set in to do q whole days work.
whenever Mr.. Kennedy peaches he has
something to say. II for any reason, yon'
own church Is closed, come 10 hear hin
He boils his sermons down and you will no
grow tired. His reading OF the Scriptures Ii
clear and good, and the choI sings the songs
OF David.
ASsbbath School 10 to be organized mex
sunday In this church. The preacher urged
q full attendance ofyoung people and spoke
tof the importance OF parent' giving their aic
and sympalhy by teaching the children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-01-10
SHRINERS BANQUET.
A ID Delightful Entertainment AT the
Eureka Hotel.


At the last election of Oasis Temple, Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine, known as the Temple
OF The two Carolinas, our townsman, Frank
3. Gary Esq, was elected Illustrious Poten-
tate.
The Mobiles OF Abbeville County decided 10
show their recognition OF the high honor
placed upon one of their num Der and prepared
q banquet in commemoration OF this even,
and as q special compliment to Mr.. Gary. II
was given at the Eureka Hotel on lssI
Thursday evening, Jan. 4, and was q sump'
tuous affair. The guests sat down to thu
feast al 8: 80 P. NJ and arose at 2 A. ID.
Geo. T. Bryan Of G%reenville, 3. O., Eminent
commander OF Greenville Commandery No
TX. T., and assistant Rsbban OF Oasis Tenn
pie was q guest of honor, and delighted biz
friends with his genial presence.
Each Noble WAS accompanied by q lady
and so, beauty and chlvslry sat down to feasI
and be merry together. DR.. F. E. Harrison
acted as ToastmaSter and stated the o, lot O
the Assembly. He we. coined the guests o.
the evening in u few appropriate words and
introduced the speakers In turn. Hon. F.. b
Gary responded for the Shrine, and in chosen
and fitting terms expressed his qualification
in the honor bestowed upon him. Geo. T
Bryan, In beautiful language, set forth thu
knight Templar. n. G. Smith spoke for thu
Chapter, and E. A. Thompson for the BLU
Lodge. while several other speakers enliv
ened the proceedings.
About forty were present, and all expressed
themselves as delighted with the entertain
ment In all Its features.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-01-10
FAvoR OILED ROADS.
Tho Use Of Petroleum on Hishways
to Lay the Dust,

The Use Of Petroleum on Highways
to Lay the Dust.
The use of OIL on highways Is stead
lily increasing In favor. In Moline.
I'LL, oil has been tried In place OF water
as a remedy for dust, and the results
have been satisfactory. Bourbon, Ind,
Is considering the idea Of sprtnkling
the streets with oil. The dust problem
there is a very serious one during the
summer months, for there are no gray,
ell beds from which to construct rpadf.
The towns Of California, which have.
been doing more In this line than those
Of any other state, are testfying to the
great benefits derived from oil on the
highways, blythe continued use they
are making of this means Of laying 3
dust, says the New York. Tribune, The
board Of supervisors Of Sacramento.
are greatly In favor Of oiled roads.
Three hundred or $50 barrels OF OLA
mile are at times necessary for the
permanent packing Of a sand road, but
in many cases only $50 barrels need be
used. d,
The roads Of California are in most
cases Of sand, and the great benefits
derived from the consolidating OF this
sand with the oil Is continually test-
fed to by those In charge Of the high
ways. Not only Is the oil q better dust
layer and a more permanent one, but
It Is also more economical than water,
nasmuch as the roads need to be, oiled
but once or twice a year, while sprtn-
king with water must be done every.
little while. 4. KY;