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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-01
NEWS FROM CHICAGO

Mr. Geo. Hancock a prominent colored
Mechanic was severely injured by losing
three fingers of his right hand in the ma
chine shop where he was working.
Lawyer franklin A Denison was married
last week to Miss Edna A. Brown a very
accomplished young lady of this city.
Mr.. Geo. Reynolds an old citizen Of
Chicago is dead.
DR.. Spencer Dickserson of New Bed
ord, Mass. is on a visit to his many
friends in this city.
Mrs. Minnie Lee of 1926 Wabash Ave.
has gone to St. Paul MINI on a visit. -
Mrs. Sonora Selden Yerby of cath and
Eyens Ave. who has been iudisposed fer
some time is now improving.
Mr. Robert Leach Of 36l State St.
now on visit to some ofhis friendi in Ohio
\ special session of the United Supre-
me Council of 33rd. Degree masOns OF
the United States will be held in Chicago
= next week.
A rouIing revival meeting is being
carried on at the Bethesda B1ptis
Church in this city, and much good ia
being done by the ExhouatiOns Of ih'
Rev. Brother Crawford, of Atlanta, Ga,
Lawyer Jno. G, Jones has just returned
p from a trip to Montgomery, Ala. and
, while at Seals, Ala. he addressed meet
ing at the Courthouse in that city, anC
the meeting was attended by 1900 PersOT
both white and oolored. May persons
came from I5 and 40 miles to hear hin
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KaHsan Writes Of The
mighty Progress
Of II Struggling Race.
Editor Montana Plaindealer:


convention of the National Negroe
Business League. Its precedence con-
vinced me that we the American peo-
pie are living In the progI essiye age
this is the age of originality both the
individual the race the State and the
Nations development at this age of
rapid development in the literature in
the arts and in the science it needs no
second look to discover, no second tho
ught to imply the belief that this re-
Gently should becalled the age of orig
nality the rapid growth of moderate
invention with its adaptation to the
practical purpose of life while the
world is now Revolutionizing itself it
2
women at drift in the rapid channel
of thought and discovery for some
new means of profitable and renuitive
labor Nations though like as indvid-
ual all yies with each other in the
great struggle for prominence and
/ in the race for thelirst and tirmest
/ footholds upon the domain of other
lands and Nation with less known in
teligence and skill and perhaps far
less richly endowed with resource than
themselves yet, however the wonder
full progress of to-day clearly demon
strates the fact that nothing now
seems to escape man and women suit
able intellect ann divine power fer
lie seem ingly linit,ess llain Wien
wills to penetrate the deep hidden
mysterious deiber action of some new
hleds origin and discovery We see
no longer months of time apart as
once ago. But instead of a few
weeks at most sufficlng to join the
far distant points togeather Unite
and make them as one while language
itself requires no length of days and
nights forts transubmisson aud recep-
ton with kindered friends in lands re
motive bounds but minutes and sec.
nds only one now required to trans
port hither and thither this great
medium of communication whilst
human voice in speech or songs are
instrumental tones stikes upon the or
gan of our quickening sence as tho
we ware In the very midst of thier pei
formance once yet separated perhaps
it NAV be at far distant by hills and
Iand miles started or country these are
some of the wonders that are now be-
ling complished in the present progres
stye age. Truely then future told no
thing impossible of the attainment
of the bound ess measures from the
American matches genionsy and II
the dispromotion of life and things a
we see the human families growing
weaker we also discover its growing
wiser and over the wonderful force o
nature and the achievements OF a
thing both terrestrial and celestial
1t is of the present age that man ant
woman is proving themselves the M
ter pitce of creation as Divine "ri
has told US centuries gone by. Wh'
could have dreamed or thought muci
LEES believed thatthe American Negr
be emancipated from under the iro
! heel of bondage A yrs. ago now pa
J X on 800 100000, dollars which
! does. saving nothing about his Churc
property, his and theological College
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It looks as though it will be a
Case Made that Roosevelt ana lalI
along with Foraker are the true
friends of the race after all.
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nm T7ZTlYA PLAINDEALER.

.ad weekly by The Mont"n"
Plaindealer Company
BASS. EDITOR
Inscription $500 per year. Strictly in Ad-
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ADDE'S. all Communications to The Montana
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The Right Move.

The Right Move.
The local Cooperative league
r.,v wisely decided at their meet
.nr l,.t. week to drop Mr.. Pettigrcw
IA bis movement, not on account
of,Ov ov,ract on his part, but nam
,..h.c.use i was the concensus OF
ooiOion that they were In Wrong
There was no need ofhis proPagan
da was apparent from the start and
=. failure to show results in any
way either abroad or here was DIS
oo,ointment TO his followers hence
their decision to dissolve.
Our DO Right Club is in need ol
new members
Now lets get together on a move
ment of our own, and not one that
requires us to pay high tribute to
some ilsatiable zabob Of which we
know nothing about.
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Clore St, so strong is the social lion
Clarence Meson has fresh suit every
minute.
o 90
More ofOur aspiring young men do not
take the civil service examination.
o o
Some Of our hot air merchants do not talk
less and work more.
The St. james literary does not purchase
plane
o o
All Of ourp patrons who have an account
with this paaer do not settle.
o o
Inc business League does not meet
NiO'e uAiIy
Councilman f'Nke Is alter B. r. H00P'Fs 5
scalp
krow .ba,+h.pI .1Nnp.rppu
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Who will make the first move
towaIdacquiring permanent home
of our own for the various secret
organizations amongst us.
The Rev. Pettigrew had the hit
and run proposition down to a hne
point.
Only a few more months until
City politics will have the right OF
way.
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a
Would LIKE TO KNOW
HHY2
Ward Cole sings; Let Me Down Easy
o o o
A certain man without divorce is
so insistent that a certain woman shall
leave her happy home for him.
o o o
The Co operative League did not go
through.
o o
some of the neversweats think they
can get by forever without working.
o o
Some of the fly politicians get pleas
ant at the near approach of an elec :
tion.
o o o
Some men who we are emblems of
an order are a disgrace to the same.
0
Spencer Smith does not 60 around
so much now.
A certain woman In the city pre-
sists in the idea that everybody is
stuck on her.
A certain young man saws he is 60
ing to get a corner on the votes at
the closing of the voting contest.
o o o
Some of our people interest them
selves in other peoples affairs more
than their own.
o o o
Uncle Dove Gordon is such hir a
mong the fair sex.
A certain young man boasts that
certain young lady who is prominen
in society, buys his cloths.
o
A prominent society man who play
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-01

Ihs approaching Thaw trial
managed to lie in the back ground
until the telegraphers strike had
ended.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-01

Our DO Right Club is in need OF
new members
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-01

The signs of the time indicate
mat the next presidential election
evil be a memorable one.
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So far not ripple has appeared
that would indicate any unusual
strain on the financial situation in
this city. And the indications are
as sound as the oft referred Gibraltr
The question for debate at the st.
James literary Society at this time
Is TO say the least quite musical.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-01

A prominent society man who play S
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Justice Brewer by the way speaks
ight out when it comes to the ques-
ton of human rights.
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PEACE

PEACE
PROSPERITY !
UNION!H
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-29
The Ao,.hv Of tire cherv. Girl.


The ambitions OF chorus girl. as q
rule. die Young and as many refuse
lines us accept them. There was a
girl. one of four sisters who were all
In the chorus of various musical organ
izations. One night ut the Grand On-
era House In New York the soubrette
Of the company was too Ill TO appear.
and her understudy was also absent.
IN his predicament the stage manager
appealed to this particular chorus girl
to go on and read the lines as well as
she could The girl said she would not
only read the lines, but could sing the
songs as well. all of which she did. and
did with confidence and ability, and
for the first time In her life had spot
tight follow her about the stage and
heard waves OF applause rush over the
footlights which were intended for her
and her only. After 1t was all over
she said quite casually to the admiring
throng that surrounded her: There's
nothing In II. girls. I've been n chorus
girl eight years. but I'm too old to be a
principal. Il hope it'll never happen
cylin. Prom Behind the Scenes - by
Charles Belmont Davis, In Outing
Magazine
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-29
Making Thing. Clear.

An old PEBBLES worthy and an Eng
lish lady were one day recently oecu-
pants OF railway carriage In m Elm
burEh bound train The train had bsen
waiting long mt a certain station. and
there was no appearance Of its start
ing. when the worthy remarked. They
are gey taiglesome lot here
Il beg your pardon" said the lady.
.I'm sayin' they're an awfu' daidiin
squad here" said the old fellow.
Il really beg your pardon. SIR she
rejoinesl-
-.l'm remarkin' they're q vera dreich
lot here the nicht," the old gentleman
further ventured.
Really. must again beg your par-
don said the lady. with marked em-
bar1assment, -but ! do not compre-
bend yous~
n wa4 just trying to say the train
Vas late- be finally bIurted-
..Ipdeed. slr. II \ vesy iate,~ agreed
tie NY.
As1 ~ csnssr.atiea eoslaDss9 =
Dun1e Newa
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-29
Scotch puIls

Two Scotchmcn were discussing the
relative merits Of churchyaris and
cemeteries when one OF Them boldly
expressed Lis aversion to the latter
burial places In the remark. I'D raith-
er no dee ava than be buried in sic a
place To which bis companion retort-
ed. .-W'cei. n I'm spared In life an
hcalsh. iii gang uaewhere eise.~
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-29

cline TO take advantage OF your kind
ness
She fed with hot cheeks, but at heart
she was not so angry as she tried to
make herself believe She knew in
tuitively that the offer Ind not been
prompted SO much by a desire to win
favor as by real soiicitude for her
welfare.
Further proofs Of the big mans
thoughtfainess were Forthcoming. That
same evening, on returning to her
boarding place. she was met by smil-
in, landlady.
See what's come for you. Miss Van
devere" The woman triumphantly
held up basket OF delicious fruit
who sent ity' Betty asked. search
Ing for card.
None was to be found. and Mrs.
Fryitt could only tell her that the bas-
ket had been left by n messenger hoy.
Not one OF her fair weather friends
knew her present address. Naturally
she thought OF Mr.. Henderson For
some time there had been a growing
tenderness In his manner toward her.
VIXEN the anonymous gifts continued
to appear daily she took occasion to
remonsfTAte with him.
Hothouss Krapes are expensive lux
ur3ss.- - said. Don't send any more.
You ean't a1osd tp''
s:1fias yandevsae. allow me % eesrsct
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-11

occasion he delivered the charter Of
that society which WAS granted IN
July. He also installed the officers,
delivering q most pleasing and In
structiye lecture. At the conclusion
OF the business reception was he'd
for the guest of honor, refreshments
being served. A program was also
rendered, consisting Of welcome az
dress by Mrs. M. o. Culberson, which
was Y responded to by Mr.. Berry
Toasts were also given by M. O. Cul
bcrson, acting In the capacity Of
POSTMASTER. Mr.. T. G. Dozier ren
dered beautiful vocal solo, with
MISS Estella Bush as accompanist.
Miss Gertrude Lewis Of Dubuque
spent Saturday in Clinton, the guest
Il Mrs. M. o. Culberson, on her way
to Buxton.
We re yret to learn of the destruc'
ton by fire of the public school at
Buxton on last Sunday afternoon.
The Y. p. s. G. E. Of Bethel A. NJ
e. church held most enjoyable meet.
ing Monday night. One of the mat
tiers considered was reception to be
held on Wednesday evening, October
90, to Rev. and Mrs. Brit.
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kEOKUK NOTES.

Married, at high noon, Wednesday,
October I'd, at New Boston, at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Buckner, Miss Louise
Buckner and Mr.. Ernest McElroy OF
Kansas City, Kan. Rev. VIM. Searcy,
pastor Of the A. NJ. E, church Of this
city. performing the ceremony. The
wedding was one Of the most notable
events that has occurred in the local
ity for some time. The parlors of the
country home were lavishly decorated
for the occasion. There were more
than a hundred invited guests AS
the couple took their positions Miss
Leatha Johnson played Memberships
wedding march. At the conclusion of
the ceremony an elaborate wedding
dinner was served The bride was
the recipient Of many beautiful pres
ents. They will reside at 254 North
Mill street, Kansas City, Kan.
The Keokuk party who escorted
President Roosevelt down the, river to
Memphis is expected home this even
ing. Mr.. A. A. Bland, Leon Bland
and wife and VIM. Martin are with
the party. " ...tr
Monday evening. October 7, the A..
M. E. church people celebrated their
fiftieth anniversary There was a
good attendance and a very interest
ing program was rendered
Mrs. John Craig, who resides on
North Fifth street. very DELIGHTFULLY."-
entertained the Elite club Saturday
afternoon. October 9Th, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary.
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MAJOR TAYLOR RETIREs.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 20.-Major
Taylor, the crack cyclist, accompan-
led by his family, has arrived unex-
Iectedly in Worcester from France,
where he closed a wonderfully sue
cessful racing career. When he went
there last spring he was unable to
show anything like his old-time light
ming form owing to lack of condition,
but he soon struck his winning gait
aud won victory after victory over all
the crack riders Of Europe. with the
exception Of Jacquelin, who beat him
when he first arrived there. Taylor
refused later on to take on return
race. as Jacquelin had gone off form
and been beaten by second and third
rate riders.
Taylor defeated Penyon, the Eng
Iish champion; Poulain. French cham,
pion last year; llegard, the Danish
champion; Van den Born. the Belgian
champion, and Friol, the French
champion and winner Of the Grand
Prix.
Taylor announced he has perma-
aently retired.
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A FUNNY FELLOW.

. = . =
Written especially for the Iowa State
Bystander)
I've labored hard. I've labored long,
And I'm funny fellow;
Some things perhaps I've done them
wrong,
Yet I'm funny fellow
I've had hardships, and plenty too,
Still I'm funny fellow,
And tried to smile and not get blue,
But I'm a funny fellow.
took a wife when ! wasyouns,
And I'm funny fellow;
When on the world my cause was
flung, ...#
I was funny fellow.
tried to work as best I could,
And was a funny fellow,
To hustle coal and then saw wood,
was a funny fellow.
MY means was slim, I needed more,
l was funny fellow;
Sometimes the wolf was near the door.
And me funny fellow
7 made my mind to be content,
Still I'm a funny fellow; .e
And be man what'ere was sent,
And yet funny fellow.
This world makes me little shy,
While I'm funny fellow;
II go to heaven when I die,
I'll be a jolly fellow.
J. H.. B.
III Moberly, Mo.
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Phillips and Bradshaw.
! Mrs. Annie Dodd Smith, President.
Mrs. James Fields, Secretary.
LAND or OPPORTUNITY.

(SpeClHI W DyptSAhuoA1 x
Haskell, Ind. Ter, is situated IN the
western part OF tho Creek Nation on
the Midland Valley railroad IN fertile
farming district, mostly colored farm
ers who own large plantations with
plenty OF live stock. There Is more
wealthy farmers to the mile than any
one community in the territory. The
resources are great. There is the coal
mines. The famous Glenn Pool OIL
district, and amid the cotton anu corn
belt. j Will give the names Of some
OF our wealthy farmers. viz: Messrs.
Harry Cobra, Jacob Simmons, Rich
ard Tucker and Richard and John
Harrison. There is three good schools
with first class colored teachers and
churches OF the A. M. Il. and Baptist
denominations. Mr.. Leonard Harri-
son, who for years has been in Burl-
ington, Iowa, has moved here on his
large farm to engage in farming and
raising live stock In general. His
wife and children will join him soon
from Sheridan, Wyo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-11
MOLINE GREETINGS.

| The Stewardesses of the st. PauFs
| A. M. Il. church will give an enter
tainment at the church Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Cora Johnson of Chica 70 Is
visiting at the home OF Mr.. John l.
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patterson are
| the proud parents of twins, boy and
girl.
Miss Mabel G. Tarver entertained
| Miss Mabel Hall and Mr.. William
| Terrell last Tuesday evening.
Misses Daisy e. Settles and Clara
v. Tarver are visiting friends and rel.
atives in Springfield, III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Of Davenport
were Moline callers Sunday.
Mrs. Rufus Phoenix is very ILL., We
wish her speedy recovery
Mrs. Townsley Of Muscatine is in
the city for few days.
Mr.. Lewis B. Tarver departed Tues.
day morning for Jacksonville, ILL.,. to
attend the grand session of the Ma.
sons.
Mrs C. J. Hardin is In Chicago Wis.
Ting her daughter, Mrs. Edward Rob.
inson.
Mrs. Mollie Robinson and little
grandson have returned home from
Chicago, after a very pleasant trip.
Misses Mabel Tarver and Hall en-
tertained Messrs. Albert Burris ana
Walter Linzy Sunday.
The Tri-City Sunday School Assoc
citation held It's regular meeting at St.
Paul's A. M. f. church last Monday
evening. =
Mr.. Charles Golden was Moline
caller last week. .g, "
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the State Of
Iowa. 10 ana for Polk County.
November Term. A. . 1907.
Jas. Washington, plaintiff,
Versus
Lizzie Washington, defendant.
TO the a bove named defendant:
You are thereby notified that on or
before the Gath day OF October, A. ID.
1907, the petition of plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will he filed in the
office of the Clerk of the District Court
in the State of Iowa, in and dor Polk
County, Iowa, claiming OF you di-
vorce from the bonds Of matriomony
on the grounds OF desertion aud adul;
terry; and, unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the next term, being the Novem.
Der term Of said court, which will com.
mence at Des Moines on the 4th day OF
November, 1907, default will be enter
ed against you and Judgment and de-
cree rendered thereon.
s Joe Brown.
Attorney for Plaintiff
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oTTUMWA, IOWA.
(Special to Bystander. J

One of the most elaborate social
events Of the season was the recep
ton given by the I. B. w. r. c. at the
home of its president, Mrs. Annie
Dodd Smith October 4. The house
was tastefully decorated with ferns
and carnations. The color scheme Of
purple and orange was attractively
carried out. The Federation song
was sung by the guest. Mrs. Ruth
Phillips Keene presiding at the piano.
after whicn prayer was offered by the
Rev. s. w. Bachalor. Short addresses
we're made by the Reverends Gordon,
Butler and Bachalor, Mr.. Weeks, Miss
Tiny Chesser, Mrs. Chesser and Mrs.
Davis from Chicago. Mrs Ruth Phil
lips Keene then rendered an impress
sive solo and received much applause,
after which the state organizer, Mrs.
Emma Gardner, gave short but in
teresting address, proceeded by Mrs.
Taylor. who was the first president Of
the l. B. W.4R G. The pro gram was
closed BY an instrumental selection
BY Mrs. Keene. !. 5ss ~. " 5
After d threecourse supper had
been served the guests departed for
their respective homes. Mrs. Smith
was assisted by MeSdames Fowler
70 n -
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NEGROES MAKE GREAT PROG
RESS,


Enrolled in the pubic schools, about
10000
Total in population, 12,0OO,0OO.
Average attendance about 10000
Colleges for training, IL.
Ne gro teachers 10000.
Negro graduates, 100000.
Graduates in training, 1900.
Graduates in special training. LOO.
Number taking special trades, 1900.
Trained nurses and physicians, 2,00O
Lawyers, GOO.
Newspapers, $50.
Negro authors OF books, $50.
Books in libraries valued at $780,.
0a1,
Banks owned and controlled by Ne
grpes, 80. 1T
Farms owned by Negroes, 100000.
Homes independent Of farms. 1870,
900.
Amount Of school property. $4,000
900. I'D
Amount Of church property, $4o,-
100000.
Amount OF taxable property. $780,.
900.
Contractors, 5000.
Telegraph operators. 100.
Steamboat pilots, Is. -.
Sailors, 10000. ..
Stenographers, 5000. ~
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

| In the district court Of Polk county
state ofsIOwa.
November term, A. ID. 1917.
George w. Green,
VS.. "" rr
Mamie Green.
TO the above named defendant, Mamie
Green:
You are hereby notified that there
will be on or before the 18th dav OF
October, 1907, filed in the office OF the
clerk OF the district court OF POLK
county, Iowa. the petition of the plain
tiff, George w. Green, who claims
from you an absolute divorce
from the bonds of matrimony now ex-
Using between you, on the grounds OF
desertion without any just cause, ana
unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon Of the second day OF No
vember, 1907, term Of thu district
court, which will commence IN Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa. on the 4th
day of November 1907, default Will be
tnte:ccss : :.-.-. -c:. .nA ind zmsnt aos
decree rendered thereon.
Dated this the 18th day OF Septcm'
Der. 1907.
J. B. Rush, !.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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Afflicted with Sore Eyes for 50 Years

have been am cted with sCre eyes
for thir,y-three years. Thirteen years
ago I became totally blind end was
blind six years NV eyes were BADLY
infi.med One Of my neighbor sinsist-
ed upoa my trying Chamberlain Salve
and gave me half q box of it. To my
surprise it healed my eyes and my
sight came back to me.-P. c. Earls,
Cynthisna, KY. Chambsrlain's Salve
j, for sale by all druggists.