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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Rev. P. M. Lewis closed Sunday even.
ing three weeks revival meeting.
The aem bers of the P. L. D.LiterarY
society are preparing to give drama in
the near future, the name to be given
later
The J. 8. 7. club held an interesting
session vt the home OF Mrs. Downing last
Wednesday. Theprogramme which con
cluded with lively discussion On rog.
time music was very interesting. Light
refreshments were served by the hostess,
concluded the afternoon meeting.
Word was received here Saturday OF
the death Of John Green Of Upton. Mr..
and Mrs. Green were for sometime q
resident Of shis city and members of the
A. M. 4 church and their many friends
extend to them their deepest sympatby to
Mrs. Green in her bereavement!
Rev. z. NJ, Lewis was in Upton Tues
day where he officlated at the funeral ol
John Green.
ACARD OF THANKS.
wish TO extend eaad Of thank,
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coLFAx NEWS.

Clareucc Toliver was a visitor in Colfax
over Sunday.
Florence Miller OF Newton was visitor
in Colfax visiting friends.
Rev. Il, B. Manly preached at the A.
M. e church Sunday morning and even.
ing and at the Baptist Mission at 2 80 in
the absence of Rev. T. l.. Griffith.
Mrs. w. B. Battles and Mrs. r. A.
Nelson were visitors In the Capitol City
last week.
The Phyllis Wheatly Reading and Art
clsb met Wednesday evening in their Sc
oond monthly reception at the residence
OF Mrs. J. H. Harris with Miss EsseIla
Virden hostess. The parloss were decor
ated with pink and white carnations. the
topic Of the evening, Club work among
Colorsd Women by Mrs. w. B. Battles
followed by an informal discussion BY
Mrs. W b. Lowry, good programme
was rendered, after which four couls
luncheon was Sci we'd.
Mrs. Foeman Of Des Moines was q visi-
tor In Colfax the guest OF Mrs. Samuel
Dean.
The Concert given at the A. M, e.
church was largely attended. quite few
strangers being in town.
Edward Williams and Miss Maud
Gains were united in marriage Sunday q,
Seeveirs. We congratulate them.
The masquerade entertainment givsr
BY the 9. y. N. 9. club Monday evening
was . success and was largely attended
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YANkToN ITEMS.

The first robin Of the year has made its
appearance, greeting its old friends with
. hearty cheer up from the tree tops.
Mrs. A Allen who has been under the
weather for qsite awhileis reported better
at this writing.
Allen Robinson who lett here several
weeks ago to join the Maharra's Minstrel
is now located in Sioux City.
Mrs. d Marion who has been sick for
several weeks is improving nicely.
The Blakey brothers and their wives
have moved out on farm few miles
west Of the city. It's hoped that they
will be able to Do with us on Sundays.
Little Camille Allen and baby Howard
Marion are getting along as nicely as they
can be expected
Little Helen Dowdy celebrated her
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ath birthday Saturday by inviting dos
en- Of her little friends to epend che after.
noon and enjoy light rsfrsshment with
her.
Wyatt Dowdy having finished High
School here last week, returned Saturday
to Morningside College IN sioux City to
complete the studies begun there last tall.
Mrs. A. E. Lewis who has been Ill. is
able to be out again.
A club hinder the name Of Allen Chapel
Willing Workers was organised at the
home OF Mrs. Dowdy, the officers Of
which are; President, Mrs. NJ. D. Robin
son; Vice. President. John Jones; Secre-
tary. Arabella Dowdy; Assistant Secretary
Katie Goodlow. Treasure. Byrdie Dowdy;
Chaplain, G. j. Marion; Usher, K. b.
Ruffin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
JOHN LUCAS.

John Lucas the present City Auditor
has announced his name as . candidate
for City Treasurer to succeed Harry
Gross, who is not q candidate. Mr..
Lucus has made one Of the best city
officer Des Moines ever had. He stands
for cleanliness and honesty in city
government, against graft, and favor
tism to any class or corporation. His
record is an open book to all and no
one can classify him with any of the
cliques of the City Hall gang. It was
Mr.. Lucas and Harry Gross who stood
out out against the $50. 900 loan to the
Army Post water main and would not
issue warrents for the loan, even
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Hon. John R. Lynch soon
to Leave.

The military authorities have
ordered the United States pay
master, Hon. John r. Lynch to
to prepare to sail for the far off
Philippine where he will stay for
three years. While we are very
sorry to loose Major Lynch from
our district, as he was an agree
able, social and true race man in
every sense, never Yielding or
compromising with wrong. He
is now in San Francisco, CAL,
preparing to leave in a few
months. May you have good
health and return to us still
active.
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

A son was born to: Mr.and Mrs Henry
Rhodes the night Of Monday Jan. "a.
Mother and son doing well. Mrs. Rhodes
was formerly Miss Myrtle Hall.
Mrs. Sallie Davis will spend the rest of
the winter her old friends Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Riteenhouse near Lexington Iowa.
Mrs. Frank Walker has returned from
her visit to her daughter in Chicago.
A. L. Hallowas unfortunate last week
in loosing his two horses that got found
cred on corn.
Next Sunday Feb. 1. will be quarterly
meeting and the presiding elder will bs
here.
A very interesting teachers meeting Of
the sunday school was held at the home
Of Mrs. Lewis Wallace "Wednesday night.
The new superintendent Henry Hickman
is working as hard as be can Tor the
building up OF the Sunday Scnool and We
believe his efforts will he rewarded as
new scholars are appearing each Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. w. Black is better.
The Canadian Colored Concert Com
pany gave one of their entertainments at
the White Methodist church last Friday
night and was enjoyed BY all present.
The concert netted their Sunday school
over $40 90.
Jas Red is eonvalescent.
Mrs Lizzie jackson and children who
have been sick are getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L Hall will leave the
!arm and move to town shortly.
MIR. Eaton has returned from few
days visit in Chicago and resumed his
run on the Milwaukee.
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Very Low Rates to the Mardi Gras al
New York, to Mobile, Pensacola
and winter Resorts,

Via the Northwestern Line. On ac-
count of the Mardi Gras, excursion
tickets with certain stop-oyer privileges
will be sold to New Orleans, Mobile
and Pensacola, Feb. 21 to IS, inclusive.
also on Feb. 26, for trains arriving at
destination by noon of Feb. ~, with
favorable return limits. Excursion
tickets are also on sale daily, at reduc-
ed rates, to the principal winter resorts
in the United States and Mexico. For
full information apply to agents Chica-
go & North Western BY
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ought to know the real needs of said
ward. He is member of the firm of
Maine & Sons, Contractors on Eighth
and Mulberry. Young maine attend
ed the Ames Agricultural College.
Mr.. Maine is actively identified with
the Republican party and is friendly
toward the race, as they have employ
ed colored men. He is careful, pains
taking and conservativ ,, and if elected
will make good alderman. His many
friends are working hard for his nomi-
nation.
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improve, beautify and make our parks
more attractive that ever before. He
Is life long Republican and power
In the party; true friend of the com.
mon people and especially the colored
people. A safe judicious business man,
courteous ana accommodating, and his
many friends believes he is entitled to
his second term.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

NEGRO Republican Club of Polk
ewillhold q specialopen session
esGourt House on Tuesday even.
9th. 1905, for the purpose of
4he various candidates for nom.
ut the coming city primaries
rtunity to meet and address
lro voters of the city All Ne
srs are urgently requested to be
NJ said meeting by order Of
s)s 8 R. N. Hyde. President
ass s. Joe Brown, Secretary
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ty in 1872; attended the common school
and took course in Highland Pack
College. He was deputy county
treasurer under Murphy and Mckay
when he resigned to accept first depu-
ty under the present city auditor, John
Lucas. which position has thoroughly
qualified him for the office he now
seeks. He is very efficient and his
father is an. old soldier. being senior
vice commander of Klnsman Post.
Young Hawk solicits your support.
His friends ure working hard for his
nomination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
c. q. VAN VLlET.

This issue we present the picture of
C e. Van Vliet who is candidate for
Alderman Of the Fourth Ward. He is
one of the young business men of our
city active and successful in the man
of his own affairs and no doubt
would be in the conduct of the city
business. He is strong republican
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

hyde Investment and Real Es-
%. at 100 West Grand avenue
~ large list Of property for sale
ade. They also have . list Of
- for rent. Both phones, Iowa
lutual 92s Main.
B. N. HYDE, Mgr.
b. N. HYDE, Sec.
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w. B. KEFFER.

1t Is pleasure for us to present the
picture Of w. B. Keffer this week, who
is q candidate for City Park Commiss-
toner for his second term. His past
record on the Commission with oil for
mer pledges redeemed, is . good guar
antee OF his honesty and faithfulness
to the people. He has done more to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS.

The weather is fine. The health of our
people ia good.
Fred TulI Is recovering rapidly.
A Nealy is able 10 be out again.
The chittlin supper given by Mrs. Rev.
Newman last Thursday night, was re-.
cord breaker for pleasure and tood.
Mr.. Logan former resident Of this city
was the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. R. v. Rob.
inson.
Ance Nealy Of Chicago is whiting biz
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Nealy,
There Il no ice In the Missouri river.
fishing 10 good.
Mrs. Ida Willlams Of Sioux City Is here
attending her sick brother Fred Tull.
The A. M. E. church expect to purchase
property soon.
Ths'Merry Makers Club is preparing
for a baby show the IL, inst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

1FBlair of Fairbanks, s. D. arrived
city TO stay indefinitely with his
SGhters the Misses Blair. MIR. Blair
ky interesting man of our race.
The father of b. P. Blair who ad-
he Mems League last summer.
me Of the oldest pioneer in South
IN, having lived there twenty
he owns 1900 acres OF good land
Natural gas district. Els sons
the ranch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

The revival meetings that has been
conducted at the First African Baptist
church came to . close last Tuesday
evening. A large crowd was out to
witness the bap,izinR. there were
eight persons baptized. On Wednes-
day evening q reception was rendered
the evangelist 9. McNeal at the recep.
ton, several white lawyers, business
men and colored men spoke, after
which reception was held and re-
freshments served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

6Srevival at St. Paul's A. M. e.
is proving quite successful, such
lxal has not been seen in the
l46for many years. About forty
lons have been added to the
k score of which are for bap-
The meeting will continue all
geek., Sacrament will be ad-
tered Sunday at IL o'clock at
estime Mrs. Howard the evange-
lA preach. A platform meeting
given in the afternoon. Preach
the evening by Mr.. Howard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

obert Watkins engineer at Carbon
la1 Mines met with slight accident
S1111ay while down in the mines a
Of slate fell on his arm and he
lnable to work for few days.
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A Habit to be Encouraged ).

- - '-'+''' 70 y s@.sssee0es36So. -
The mother who has acquired the
habit of keeping on hand q bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. saves
herself great amount Of uneasiness
and anxiety. Coughs, colds and Group,
to which children are susceptible are
quickly cured by its use. It counter
acts any tendancy of q cold to result
in pneumonia, and If given as soon as
the first symptoms of croup appear, it
will prevent the attack. This remedy
contains nothing injurious an6 mothers
give it to little ones with feeling OF
perfect security. Sold by all druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
Elaine for Alderman,

Mr.. 81. A. Maine, better know a.
"Bert" is q candidate for Alderman Of
Third ward. He is Hawkeyean by
birth, born in Newton. Iowa. he has
been in this city 90 years and in the
Third ward for 10 years, hence hs
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7ss7i " ~ n ~
JOHN ncLENNAN.

The name of John McLenusn is be-
fore the voters for City Solicitor. He
Is one IT the best tnown and rising
young lawyer in our city, was county
attorney for two terms and made E
good record, has always been Q work.
ing republican and true to his friends.
By his experience and qualification
will make good City Solicitor. HIS
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Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and may be
cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm two or three times day and
rubbing the parts vigorously at each
application. If this does not afford re-
lief, bind on piece of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm, and quick
relief is almost sure to follow. For
sale by aid druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
J. F. McKEON.

NJ. J. r. McKson announces his
name az q candidate for Alderman of
Second ward He Is q Des Moines boy;
born here in 1875, and has lived here
oil his life, never hsld or asked for an
Office before until two years ago when
he ran against A. L. Smith and lacked
only three votes Of being nominated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

q. w. Turner and Mrs. j. c.,
= entertained about thirty ladies
riday afternoon at an informal,
6ne. The ladies had q beautiful
1oon and an enjoyable time was
I9eted. The table decorations were
llets and ferns. The out OF town
Ssts were R. A. Nelson and Mrs. w,
\ Battles Of Colfax.
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He is an active Republican worker and
has been clerk for many years in the
Utica clothing store. He believes In
treating the corporations the same as
an individual, to compel them to pay
for what they get and get what they
pay for. He is in favor of encourage,
ing manufacturing and factories to
establish here, even though we have to
remit their taxes for five years. He is
q good man.
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through The Bystander 70 all those who
20 willingly contributed to my appeal 70
you for assistance ofmy nephew John
Green, especially to J. Williams, H.
johnson and j. Belle who worked 30
faithfully among the hod.carriers and
plasterers for aid. We earnestly pray
that God may bless you and may 1t be
yours to sleep away in the arms OF Jesus
as John did.
Mrs. Martin Brooks.
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3. Perry OF Enterprise was in our
Wednesday on business, his wife
npanied him. He formerly lived
Ind Is now doing well, having
been promoted to the foreman of
1ltsding gang, also air inspector.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02
ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE DIST
RICT COURT OF THE STATE !.
+. OF IOWA IN AND FOR
POLK COUNTY.
March Term, A. D. 1906.
KATHERINE M. CASPER,
Plaintiff,
Va.

e d.
VS.,
HARRY H. CASPER,
Defendent.
To the Said Defendent:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 22d of February, A. D.,
1906, the petition Of the plaintiff in the
abve entitled cause will be filed in
.--e Office of the Clerk Of the District
Court of the state of Iowa. in and
for Polk County; claiming of you a
divorce on the grounds Of desertoin
and non-support.
For further particulars see petition
when filed and unless you appear
lAereto and defend before noon on
the I'd day of the next term. being
the March term of the said Court,
which will commence at Des Moines
on the 5th day of March, 1906, de-
fault will be entered against you and
judgement and decree rendered there
on.
Dated this 18th day Of January,
1906.
Roe & Roe
Attys. for Plaintiff.
Published in the Bystander January
19tA and Goth and February I'd and
9th, 1906.
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o Cosmopolitan Art Club enter
pd at an informal at the home of
Vassie Moore last Wednesday
Ing, cards formed the entertain
= for the evening. At q late hour
ohments were served.
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oskALoosA TlDINes.

Mrs. John Williams who has been very
i'll for the past few weeks is recovering
slowly.
The young Misses Of the NJ. E. chnreh
are preparing to give concert on Tues
day evening Jan. 80. O6.
Mildred Lewis Of Abba will spend Sun.
day with her brother.
$. Mitchell who sprained bis ankle last
week is able to be out to bis work.
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Ooraer Of Tenth and Park Streets,
Sunday FEBRUARY /, Morning service
1880. Celebration of the Lords Sup
per and reception of members. After.
noon, three o'clock Men's League ad-
dress By Judge McHenry. Evening
service 1850 Topic, A Vain Wish. Y.
2. 8. Christian Endeavor 700 p. m.
Sunday School 1900 m. Wednesday
evening 1880 prayer meeting and bible
study.
Rev. 81. w. Porter. Pastor.
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4 lAg Solomon Commandry No. Q will
kxeAn annual banquet ball and drill
4G6 Knights st Armory Hall on West
lAs1ad Grand Ave, Thursday night,
Z H1bth. The music will be furnish
u. Fred Henry's Orchsatrs. Ad-
81 si.0O per couple.
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letter from Clearance Early Of
~ Albay, Philippine Islands, stat
ethst he is we'll and doing nicely.
I ishes to be remembered by all
I'd friends.
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=. Baker of Buxton was in the city
&44Desdsy aud taken bis wife to the
itsl for IN operation. He 70 the
nan of the Buxton Gazette and ono
80 best typo men of our race in
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When in Buxton, Iowa stop at
Jeffers Bros. for meals, lunches
and lodging. Short order a spec
ialty, East First street.
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JOHN w. HAWK.

We present our readers the picture
of John w. aawk who is q candidate
for City Auditor, subject to the city
primaries. He was born in Polk coun-
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many friends are working hard for his
nomination and if elected he will treat
all classes fair and with equal justice.
He solicit any support that you might
render and we can say that is John
McLennsn is elected, he will make
good solicitor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

though the Council had passed the loan
and ordered them to do SO. Many
times he has stood for the people
against city abuses, and his many
friends predicts his nomination by q
large majority. He is well qualified
and will make a good treasurer. He
ask your support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-02-02

he H. B, 8. Reading Society will
- next Thursday with Mrs. ]. T.
nilton. All members ere reques ted
1lo present.
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worker loyal to his friends and stand
for good clean conservative business
administration. He believes in dealing
fair and honest with both cooperation
and individuals. He is q friend to the
colored people and his friends are
working for his nomination.
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CITY NEWS.
.1. n yuu have relatives or friends visit
n - 0ty or going TO mako visit, please
Ewo nice furnished rooms for rent
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IRE. w. e. Fine Of Newton was
tor in our city last Saturday, she
le pleasant call at the Bystander
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ling and Pressing, Dyeipg and
4Dg. Special attention given
Ngarments. Phone 1s46.M
Il Leave Orders for Coal.
RIVERS, $50 Seventh street.
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Services at Union Congregations
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-17
STATUE OF MCCLELLAN
TO BE ERECTED AT COLUMBIA
ROAD AND CONN. AVE.

The equestrian statue of Gen. Mcclellan
is to be erected in the government reserya-
ton on Columbia road at the intersection
of Connecticut avenue I'm front of the High
lands instead of in the reservation on Con-
necticut avenue at the intersection OF N
street in front of the Church of the Cove
nant, the site originally selected. The
change of site was decided upon at a meet
ing of the Mcclellan statue commission
held in the office of the Secretary of War
yesterday afternoon.
The commission consists of Secretary
Taft Senator Wetmore and Gen. Horatio
c. King of New York. In January last
the commission selected as site for the
Mcclellan statue the reservation on Con-
necticut avenue In front of the Church or
the Covenant. Since then IL has been ar
ranged to have the statue unveiled with
appropriate ceremonies on the 18th of DC
tober next, during the thirty-seventh an
nual reunion of the Society of the Army or
the Potomac.
The statue is the work OF Frederick Mac
Monies the American sculptor. now IN
Paris. 1t was cast in bronze>in the French
capital a short time ago, and accepted on
behalf of the United States government by
the United States consul general at Paris.
who was authorized to represent the statue
commission In the transaction. The statue
will be shipped to this city In ample time
for erection on the newly chosen site on
Washington Heights before the date set for
its dedication in October next.