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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19
Chester Johnson.

Chester johnson, of Bellevue, had not seen
Minnie Carson's sweet face for a year; but he
was so busy hewing out a home for her that ne
did not think it possible to get away long enough
to run back to the little Michigan town for day
or So until he noticed how short and uncertain
her letters had become. Then he asked his en-
plover for a week in August, but six days ago
a message came that made him lay down his pen
and start on the first train regardless of conse-
quences and only conscious that Minnie mad
broken their engagement.
Dear friend" the letter ran, Il hope you Will
not be unhappy over what 1 must say, but can
not be your wife Please do not write or come
to see me, because it will only make the head
ache Minnie
Chester looked at the letter in great surprise.
The blotted, cramped words ran over and under
the lines in a most remarkable manner. 1t looked
for all it's tragic meaning-like the handwriting
of a little child.
1t was early evening when Chester reached the
house where lived the girl he loved, and as the
door stood open he went right in to find her. He
saw her sitting by the window, and she raised
her head at sound of his steps, but gave no sign
of greeting He drew near and she rose putting
her hands before her, gropingly, her eyes wide
and turned toward him.
as that you Johnnie?" she asked. Then Ches-
ter Johnson caught her in his arms.
Minnie" he said, my poor little girl why
didn't you tell me?'
She cried out: "Oh, Chester, | am blind
blind-why did you Gomez"
He kissed her white lids tenderly.
Because you needed me, DEAR" he said Be
cause you more precious than ever in your
helplessness and shall keep you always close to
my side"
So it happened that young Johnson returned to
Chicago yesterday with his bride. And when his
friends gathered to welcome them they scarcely
could believe that the eyes full of pride and
happiness utterly blind
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19
Mary Makepeace.

Mary Makepeace sat down in her favorite chair
in her own room, and threw her head back with
a long sigh. mo words can tell how glad | am
that I've made my last visit for the summer"
she said "Now l shall have some peace, not to
mention pleasure"
my dear!" said her mother reproachfuily
81 mean it," returned Mary "Of course I like
change of scene, but 1 tired of adapting my
whole life to others, as l expected to do as
welcome guest"
my dear!" said her mother again. Think
how kind everybody has been to you'll"
"They meant to be-they were kind" Mary
said, YEARLY, "yet l feel as if | had barely
escaped with my life and you will admit that is
not just the right kind of afterfeeling.
Let me tell you, mother" Mary continued.
"At the Fosters l changed my hours for rising
for retiring and for eating my meals At the
haven't any of my own-to please Mr.. Lane
and had all l could do to keep from changing
my religion to please Mrs. Lane.
"At the Jenkinss l changed all my views
about what constitutes diversion to suit the fam
lily in general At the Pages | entirely changed
my point of view concerning music and books
And at the Nevinss, where l ill., l changed
my DOCTOR and took stuff which felt sure would
poison me- just to please them.
81 ate cheese which l abhor, and gave up
fruit, which l like, at the Fisks'. | slept with
closed windows at Great-Aunt Marias because
she is afraid of breath of air, and drank twenty
pints of hot water the four days l was at
Cousin Thomas's to flush my SYSTEM
NO." said Mary, in firm voice, 81 pay no
more visits for months to come. Housekeeping
youth may have homely wits, but if 1 go about
much more 1 shall not have any wits at all"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-19

Mabel Van Hazen was the prettest girl in
Westville, Conn, but there was not one OF the
troop of young people who spoke OF her with
envy, for she so unsefish and am1aDle no
one thought of begrudging her her position
How pretty she looked when the class of O5
fluttered across the Boardman High School plat
form! There wasn't lad in the graduating class
who did not feel willing to change places with
handsome Walter Horton when she smiled up
into his eyes every time some young essaylst
spoke of what the golden future might be. They
knew what it promised for although Mabel was
49, and three years older than the broad-shoul-
dered athlete they were betrothed lovers, and had
been for many day. Sixteen is not the age
when most boys begin serious love-making. But
Walter was a man of "a in appearance, and the
two had been sweethearts since they were chill
dren. They had grown up together in Westville,
pretty, quiet Westville, that hides in the shadow
of the granite hills, with never strange or
startling event to break the routine of the days.
Mabel sang in the Congregational choir and the
boy lover attended her everywhere, and both
families serenely waiting for the wedding
day that should cement their lifetime friendship.
Saturday Walter spent the evening at Mabels
home. But the lad was cross and the girl quick
tempered, and they quarreled. Sunday she could
not sing, and it whispered that Walter had
gone away. All the day Mabel laughed great
DEAL and the boys who called thought of Walters
absence with satisfaction. Then evening came,
and night, and she kissed her mother and father
and ran up to her little room.
"Thats a fine girl, mother" observed Mr.. Van
Hazen, proudly, and his wife smiled with moth
ers own gladness when she answered him.
Monday morning Mabel did not fill the rose
vases or show her fowerlike face in the break
fast room.
"Ill run up with cup of coffee for her." her
mother said. Then when she had been upstairs
a moment terrible cry echoed through the
house, and the father leaped up and ran wildly
toward it.
Mabel was lying with composed limbs and
serene looks on her little bed, but white powder
was on her lips and they found tnat she had
unlocked the gate of death with key called
poison.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
ENTERPRISE, IOWA.

We are glad to say that the popula-
ton of this city is increasing so rapidly
that the company are adding fifteen
more houses.
The grand master of Masons was
here and met the lodge on business
Thursday, the ninth, and made his de-
parture for Des Moines Friday morn
ing. 49,. :.
We have progressive B. 7. p v.
society here. The concert given by the
members was grand success, both
entertainingly and financially.
On account of the new edifce not
being completed our pastor, Rev. j.
Boles, did not preach his first sermon
until Sunday, January 18th. His morn
ing subject was, "What will Thou Have
Me To Do" Evening subject, (which
God Will Thou Serve. G@ .5.@
Mr.. Peter Carter, who was shot, is
able to be at work again.
Mr.. Percy Jackson, whose foot was
mashed by falling slate, is also at work.
Mr.. J. M. and Harry Franklin Of
Saylor are residents Of this city.
Mr.. D.lJ. Mosely, after weeks
visit with friends in Cleveland, has re-
turned home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
spect, etc. That's all we ask in our
second item.

second item.
Third--It is in our minds and in our
hearts-just how It got there | can't
tell you--that II Is the duty OF the
stronger to help the weaker. That
when God favors race with superior
blessings 1t Is that they might be .
blessing to others, especially the weak
er ones; and HE has put us right at
your doors, and somehow we feel that
the black mans burdens are also the
white mans burdens. In the struggle
OF life we look to you for sympathy and
help. May we not look In vain. II we
as race are immoral beyond what you
ingrained in us during the institution OF
slavery, do set before our eyes your
lives Of moral uprightness.
II we as race are ignorant deny
not to us the blessings OF education.
II we as a race are indolent and void
OF ambition, open to US the door Of
hope, that the black boys and black
girls may be fred with the same ambi-
tioE to occupy positions of responsible
ity and dignity as the whites. Don't
close the doors Of every avenue Of USE
fu! service in our faces and then curse
us for being void Of ambition. @
And in conclusion let me say little
equal chance and little fair play will
do more for the help Of the Negro than
your millions Of charity.
w. w. Walker, D. D.
. Rome, Ga.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

One of the best Musical and literary
programs ever given in the city Of Des
Moines, was presented at the Corinth-
ian Baptist church on Friday evening,
January 10, for the benefit Of the Miss
ion Circle. Representatives, from the
various churches participated; the ma
jority being members of the Des
Moines Lyceum, which is synonymous
of excellency in musical and literary
fields. Beginning with the first and
ending with last, every number on the
program was greeted with hearty
applause, showing that the large aud
ience present appreciated the excellent
rendition of the various numbers. Des
Moines people should be proud Of the
bright galaxy of musical and literary
lights that can be presented to the pub
lie on any occasion from the citizens
residing here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy Safe
Medicine for Children.

In buying cough medicine for chill
dren, never be afraid to buy Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. There is no
danger from it, and relief is always
sure to follow. tits intended especial
ly for coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough, and there is no better medi-
cine in the world for these diseases
1t is not only a certain cure for Group.
but. when given as soon as the croupy
cough appears. will prevent the attack.
Whooping cough ia not dangerous
when this remedy is given as directed,
1t contains no opium or other harmfu
drugs, and may be given as confident
ly to baby as to an adult. For sale
by all druggist, !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
MOLINE GREETING.

The Sunday Lecture club had a mock
trial At the church last Thursday even
Ing. A very large crowd was present
and the trial was very interesting. After
which supper was served BY the Church
Aid society. t,s s@
Mr. and Mrs. James entertained
Rev. T.sW. Lewis and family n dinner
Sunday. ssssEi
Miss Mabel G. Tarver has been on
the sick list a few days, but is much
better now.
Messrs. Earl Bradley and William
Goodwin spent Monday evening at the
Tarver residence.
Mrs. Charity Day is on the sick list,
but is much better.
The H.. Q. B.: club met with Mrs.
Charles Eonach last Thursday.
MRS. John L. Jones entertained the
stewardess board at her home last
Wednesday. +y .. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
MARRIED THIRTY-NlNE YEARS.
A Brilliant Marriage Anniversary.

Mr., and Mrs. Edward T. Banks Of
1916 Enos avenue celebrated their
thirty ninth marriage anniversary last
Thursday at their beautiful home. A
very large crowd of their neighbors and
friends answered the invitations by
their presence. 1t was without doubt
the greatest and most elaborate we'd
ding ever given in our city. Fully $50
guests were out to enjoy the kind and
generous hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Banks and to wish them many more
happy anniversaries. This much re-
spected couple was married on the 5th
day Of January, 1869, in Baldwin coun-
~, Ala, came to our city twenty-six
years ago total strangers, but by their
honesty, social disposition and hard toll
soon won the respects and affections OF
both white and colored, and today after
twenty.six years Of residence still high
" esteemed by all IS indeed the great
test tribute that can be given on earth.
Mr.. Banks IS one of the janitors at the
court house, where he has been for
twelve or fifteen years. He is an ac-
tive Masonic and church worker. Their
house was beautifully decorated with
flowers, palms, wedding bells hanging
throughout the house. The color scheme
was red and green. Music was fur
nished from the graphaphone by the
Misses Iona and Lorna Wilson. The
dinner menu consisted Of chicken pat
ties, pickles, gelatine, salt waters, cof-
fee, parsley trimmings, ice cream with
pineapple in peach sauce, white and
chocolate cake and mixed candies. The
elderly ladies came in the afternoon
from 2 till S o'clock and the balance
in the evening. The presents were the
most numerous and costliest that we
have ever seen on such an occasion.
Below we publish list OF the presents: ::
Souvenir teaspoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Woodson; library gas lamp, Messrs.
and Mesdames Gus Watkins, H. Jacobs,
!. Woods, ]. H. Sheppard, VIM; Coal
son; large cut glass berry dish, MRS. L..
R. Palmer; exquisite large cut glass
dish, Miss Olive v. Smith, Mrs. z: ;.
Ruff; handsome cut glass dish, MISS
NAV Bennett; cut glass water set'
Messrs. and Mesdames Elliston, Holt,
S. Ioe Brown; one-half dozen dainty
cut glass sherbets, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
Gould: one.half dozen sherbet glasses,
Mr.. and Mrs. Humburd; Whittier's
,"Voices of Freedom" green undressed
leather bound with brass trimmings,
Mrs Lucille Edwards; dainty pale blue
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
LARGE UNIVERSITIES TEACH
COOKING. ...t
Columbia, Cornell and Wisconsin
Have Schools of Domestic
Science.

The woman Of to-day is Going things
with her head that her grandmothers
had to do with their hands, says The
Delineator$ for'Jsnuary, The kitchen
now 10 reached across the threshold Of
laboratory and the classroom. Other
arts to other ages. It has remained for
for the twentieth century to develop
the highest art Of all, the art of home.
making. And science has made 1t pos-
sible. The women's clubs are studying
home.making The, schools are teach
ing it; the Universities Of Wisconsin
and Cornell are DING notable work in
this line; and one OF the Oldest institu-
tiOns Of learning in the country, CO.
lumbia University. is just now erect
Ing q four red.thousand-dolla
building for q school of domestic
science to stand alongside OF its other
colleges Of law and medicine and ped
agogy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
NEGRO TAUGHT WHITES
Henru Kirkland oncc'en Instructor
In Missouri University.
He is an Expert Horticulturist and In
structed Classes in Grating Trees
Now is Thrifty Gardener
'E. and Well to Do.

Henry Kirklin is the only Negro who
ever gave instruction in the Univers lty
of Missouri and this was several years
ago, Missouri, the Southern state that
it is, has never admitted Negroes to its
class rooms and the instruction given
by Kirklin was in the open air. Prof.
Tracy was then the head of the depart
ment of horticulture in the college OF
agriculture. He delivered all of the
lectures himself, but, owing to the
amount of work on his hands, he turn
ed the practical grating classes over
to Kirklin, who had charge OF the
greenhouses. He taught the junior
and senior classes on the horticultural
grounds for three years.
henry Kirklin was specially fitted
for this very work. He lives to.dey in
Columbia and makes an excellent living
from his truck garden. At the James.
town exposition q gold medal was
awarded Kirklin on the finest display
of canned vegetables. Among the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

WANTED Colored ladies every
where to sell our toilet articles manu-
factured especially for our race, the
colored people of America, Splendid
opportunity to make. money. Most
liberal terms. Full size packages FREE
to agents who will use the preparations
on their own hair and face. FREE
premiums to their agents and custo-
mers. Devote part or all of your time.
Write for particulars. Secure exclus
i've territory. Have pleasant and
profitable business of your own. Mem
tion this paper. The Burton Toilet
Goods Co.. Century Blk, St. Joseph
Michigan. u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

EFe received an nnouncement card
[nn the Ministerial Alliance Of Kansas
81 and vicinity, which gives their pro
Ia for three months in advance, and
e Of the ablest men of Missouri and
sas are on the program. We
~ our friend RsS. q. johnson
independence is on the program for
k1oper. @~s5 &4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

|s Rev. James Bowels, pastor of the
and Enterprise Baptist
.burch, was in our city this week The
serend with members of Mt. Olivet
|sptist church at Enterprise are max
n preparation for a grand rally the
~ Sunday in the month. the proceeds
(which will 60 towards the erection
u, church edifice for Enterprise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
GUBERNATORIAL CONTEST.

This summer the Iowa republicans
will be called upon to select candi-
date for governor to succeed Governor
Albert B. Cummins. We are to express
our choice under the new primary law.
Thus far there are only two candidates
that have announced their names, Hon.
Warren Garst, the present lieutenant
governor, and Hon. B. F. Carroll. pres
enr auditor of state. Both Of the gen
tlcmen are eminently qualified by long
years of public services. Each OF
them are high-rlinded Christian work
ers and both have labored for many
year sfor the republican party. II no
more candidates will enter it Will be
a great political battle between two
giants representing nearly the same
ideas or views at present. Yet before
long there may be some different ideas.
Both are good men. Which will help
our race the most?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
OFFICIAL DATES OF VISTA
TION OF GRAND MASTER

w. H. r1lLLlGAN.
Jan. and Z, Sioux City. Ia. No. IA.
Ladies $3.50. the 7th.
g 8 Enterprise No. 80.
IL Dss Moines No. ..
Ladies $3.50 p. m.
IA New ton, No 8.
'' Is and l6. Oskaloosa No. l6.
20 Ottumwa No. 4.
.. E. $. 2:30 p. M, II or 3Oth
81 Keokuk, o. Il. 8.
9 80 Burlington No ).
.... o. E. s. 2:30.
g % Clinton No. 81.
"a Dubuque, No. 30.
g 80 Buxton No, 1S
. 30 Cedar Rapids No. II.
0. K. 5. 2:30p. m,
Feb, A. Marshalltown 20.
Yours fraternally,
w. Eli MILLIGAN, q. M.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

~ Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
As residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. Joe
p~n, 1857 Seventh street The
tng was principally devoted to the
tion of officers which resulted
follows: President, Mr.. Jesse
ives; Vice President, Mrs. H. W.
ghes; Secretary, Mrs. Matte War
-; Treasurer, Miss Jessie Bell; Crit
Ar. Geo. H. .Mason;; G Constitutional
viscr, Mr.. Ebert Hall; Reporter,
Pearl Hammitt; Accompanist
Ethel Stewart; Program Com
zee, Misses Francis Walker, Lettle
ssy and Florence Gator; The pro-
an consisted Of vocal solo by Miss
sor;; paper ..Women's Progress IN
Business Worldly Mrs. S. Joe
swn; report Of critic by Mr.. George
'on. Following person were elected
aenbership: Prof. George !. Holt,
Lillian Fields. Interesting re-
ks were made BY Mrs. E. 7. Banks
Mss Zella Davis. The meeting
leurned to meet with Miss Florence
ton, 9l5 Center street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
ALBA NEWS.

The Sewing Circle club met with
Miss Frances Parker on Monday.
Among the number that attended the
reception in Buxton on M. Ed Butler
were Rev. ]. H. Bell, Mesdames Bell,
Davis, Grayson, Hollingsworth, Reed,
Miss Frances Parker and Mr.. Will
GraySon. n
Mrs. Bessie Davis, Mrs. e. Grayson
and Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth were In
Hooking Thursday to see Mrs. john
son. She IS very sick.
Miss Henrietta Jones Is spending
two weeks vacation from Buxton at
the parental home Of Mrs. H. Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

i i
The Callahan club met with Mrs I.
Brown on Eighth and School Tues
y afternoon, Jan l4th, The club
" called to order by the president,
lB E. B. Elliston. After business
eclub proceeded with their Bible les
a,followed with a spelling bee, in
hich Mrs. Myria Laton, Mrs. Nina
ovn, Mrs. Annie Allen and Miss
lhh Allen were the prize winners.
dainty lunch was served after which
aelub adjourned to meet at the home
Ms R. N. Hyde, Thirteenth and
aater, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. q,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

Rey. Bates, pastor Of the Maple
|sueet Baptist church, is having sue
~ with his revival meetings There
=, been five converts and one addition
The meetings will con-
|Snue about two weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

The Congregational Agsociation. a
n organization composed Of Congre-
rtonal ministers and laity of Des
bines and vicinity, held their monthly
,etng last Monday evening with Rev
)Eter, at Union Congregational church
pper was served to fully 100 by the
Ses of the church, after which Hon.
kts Young, editor of Daily Capital,
Nike in the auditorium Of the church,
lbject "The Religion Of the Orient. "
( vas a splendid address, full of inter-
ting facts. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

u..dames ]. Campbell, P. Frederick,
~ whitfield, G w. Stanton and Mr..
y Mrs ]. H. Brown were visitors
[ssnday in Norwoodville, the guests Of
|s..dames NJ. Crawford and Howard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

I'M. G. W. Stanton and little daugh-
\, Mary, have returned to the city
|I,ar 4 very pleasant visit with Mr..
a Mrs. G. Frederick Stanton Of St.
|kais, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

~ Mr.. w. H. Milligan, G. M. of the
Iowa Masonic lodge was in our city last
Monday to visit North Star lodge. A
meeting was held at night and about IS
were present. After the Grand Mas
ter's address and ritualistic work re-
freshments were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
The Price Of Peace

The terrible itching and smarting,
incident to, certain skin diseases, is
almost Instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price. Is cents.
For sale BY Ill druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

lo. After q short business session the
club adjourned to meet with Mrs. War
ricks. Program: Geographical quo
tsfions, reading Of Columbian Histori-
cal Series, Mrs. Palmer; Individual
contributions, Each In His Own Way"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

Love and Marriage.
A good bit Of love goes to waste
before marriage that would help ! los
:a1terward.-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
VI. Helena Cravens has been quite
|,,t the past week,

Y, Lee Holt is quite sick at his
..ra. Sl8 Park street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17
CITY NEWS.

have .sotS;s %.E. p 1'.s' isnds D... ,is's
In Y w. ';y -. soictt ali yOur lora) news-Edl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

x..srs. VIM. Coalson and Henry
4, we're drawn on the jury for the
Issaary term.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

Mr.. James H. Woods of 1920 South
Washington, has been quite sick the
past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

u. John Walker has been employed
NE Capitol by Mr. McCurdy as one
Nv ianitors this winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-01-17

Ihe H. B. s. r. C. met at the resi-
0ee Of Mrs. L. r. Palmer, January
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-03-27

says 1t knows Of no well informed
Republican who will not concede
tat Governor Johnson would pro-
badly carry Minnesota and perhaps
both the Dskotas. These three
states have nineteen electoral votes.
maklr z for the six states mentioned
a total of ainety-seven electoral
votes. or ten more than the necces-
sary eighty-seven. The New York
Sun adds to this lis. chance for
Wisconsin. This is the showing
upon which the World exclalms:
"On the one side is the absolute
certainly of defeat under Mr.. Bry-
ans leadership. On the other side
is rehabilitated party and pros
pect of victory under Governor
Johnson's leadership. Which do
the Democrats of the United States
prefer?-Kansas City Journal.