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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
GALESBURG (ILL) NOTES
Keokuk, Ia, March 81, 1908.
March "a, 1908

March "a, 1908
Mrs. Fletcher Coleman has returned
from a visit with relatives in Paris,
Mo.
Mrs. Ora Worthington entertained .
few friends at dinner Sunday in honor
OF Mrs. Fannie Perkins Hawkins of
Cedar Rapids.
Mr.. Harry N. Beckley has returned
home after a pleasant visit with his
father in Terre Haute. Ind.
Mrs. David Garnett entertained Nom
day evening IN honor Of her nephew
Carl Fletcher. Thirty-two young peo-
Pile were present to help celebrate his
birthday. The time was pleasantly
spent in games and music until late
hour when a three course luncheon
was served.
Mrs. Charles Castleman and daugh-
ter Beatrice left Saturday for Chicago
where they will make their home.
A wedding Of interest in colored So
ciety circles was solomnizod Wednes-
day, March IS in Quincy ILL.,. when Mr..
Eugene f, Mason, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerry Mason, 734 S. Holton street, ard
Miss Z5 nobia G. Brent, were united in
the bonds of holy matrimony by Kew.
Sydes of Bethel A. M Z. church at the
home of the bride, 4Ol South 18th St.,
Quincy, III. The ceremony was very
quiet and simple owing to the illness
of the brides sister, Mrs. Chas. Bealey
of Los Angeles, Cal. The contracting
parties are we'll known and highly
esteemed in both cities. The happy
couple will make their home in Gales
burg. ....-..,.~.
Mrs. Tip Cash is much improved
from her recent Illness t"&}%;
Mrs. Charlotte Hildredge is serious
ly i'll at her home on W. FIRST street.
Mr.. and Mrs T. s. Patton entertain-
ed few friends Monday evening at
their home, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Mason.
Mrs. George Kidd delightfully."- enter
tertained the members of the Autumn
Leaf club Thursday afternoon. After
the business If the club had been
transacted the afternoon was spent in
conversation and music until evening
when six o'clock dinner was served.
Mrs, Susie Hazel entertained tho
Thimble Circle Friday afternoon. An
interesting program was given in
which Mrs. Hawkins Of Cedar Rapids
assisted as reader. a
Ms. b. E. Richardson entertained
the members of the Helping hand Fri>
day afternoon. tg.,s
The Missionry Institute was held at
the Second Baptist church this week.
A large number of delegates were pres
ent and series of interesting sessions
were enjoyed by those present. Rev.
N. Alexander is pastor at the local
! church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
Zone Touch of Nature Makes the
Whole World kin."

When . rooster finds big fat worm
he calls oil tie hens in the farm yard
70 come and share it. 4 similar trait
of human nature is to be observed
when a man discovers something ex.
cep,ionally good-he wants all his
friends and neighbors to share the
benefits of his discovery. This is the
touch of nature that makes the whole
world kin. This explains why people
who have been cured by Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy write letters to the
manufacturers for publication, that
other similarly alling may also use it
and obtain relief. Behind every one of
these letters is o warm hearted wish Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

their home, which is very nice
completely modern. Alex Will
burn has finished making his
modern. Mr. and Mrs. G.. H.
Mason has just purchased house
and lot at 1887 w. Fourteenth st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. S. Ruff who
own lot on 18th and Carpenter
avenue, contemplate building this
Spring,
Doubtless there are many we
do not now recall. This is more
improvements among the colored
people in our city than ever before.
Our only hope is that all may
buy a home soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
at the home of Miss Hockady Tuesday
evening. The study Of Rome was con-
tinued by the club. Prof. Geo. l. Holt
will entertain the club April 6 at his
residence, 762 10th street. The follow
ing program will be given: Debate
"Resolved that Hannibal was Greater
General than Ceasar." Affirmative,
Miss Anna Reeves and Miss Zoe Rich
ardson. Negative, Mrs. S. Joe Brown
and Miss Pearl Hammitt. Grafton Miss
Hockady.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

There are numerous candidates for
various places by the colored people
under the new administration. We
only hope that good worthy and repre-
sentative men may be chosen and that
they will succeed. Among those whose
names ure mentioned are; for assistant
city attorney, Lawyer j. B Rush; city
market master, J. E. Emanael; for one
of the city health officers, Hayes Bell
of Highland Park and Gus Watkins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
CITY ELECTION.

Last Monday the city election
resulted in electing Judge A. J.
Mathis for Mayor, and John Nc
Vicar, John L. Hamery, Chares
Schramm and Wesley Ash, as the
four commissioners to put into
operation the new Des Moines
city plan of government. 1t was
a great battle. Over fourteen
thousand votes was cast. 1t is a
very strong board of commits
sioners and we hope that the ad-
ministration will be successful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Mr.. Thos. Stenton, postmaster Of
Pontypool, Ont. writes: "For the past
eight years suffered from rheumatic
pains, and during that time used
many different Eniments and remedies
for the cure of rheumatism. Last sum-
mer procured q bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and got more relief
from it than anything have ever used,
and cheerfully recommend this lini-
ment to all suffers from rheumatic
palms," For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Alpha club met at the home OF
Mr. Oscar Glass on Ninth street and
officers for the ensuing year were elect
as follows: President, W. Jay Howard;
Vice President, D. Thornton Graves;
Secretary O. Lafayette Glass; Treasur-
er. G Seymoure Logan; I. M. P. S.
Critic, J. Mason Hall. The next meet
;no of the club will be on the 10th of
April, entertained by Mr.. Thornton
Graves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Tabitha Mash and journal read by Mrs.
Gertrude Cannaday. The following
officers We're elected: President, Miss
Tabitha Mash; Vice President, Mrs.
Adella Morton, Secretary, Miss Lucy
Brockman; Asst; Secretary. Mrs. Mae
Elmore; Treasurer, Mrs. Mamie Mid
gett; Journalist, Miss Lulu Vaughn;
Critic, Mrs. Lizzie Walker; Program
Committee, Mrs. Gertrude Cannaday
and Reporter, Miss Electa Lewis. Mrs
Gertrude Cannaday was elected dele
gate to represent the club at the State
Federation at Buxton, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Intellectual Improvement Club
met last Friday with Mrs. H. H. Lewis.
After the regular business the pro-
gram was taken up, which was the
study Of Whittier. Brief remarks were
made by new member, in the person
of Mrs. Harvey Brown. Mrs. E. B.
Elliston was visitor and she also
made a very interesting talk before
the club, The club adjourned to meet
today with Mrs. S. Joe Brown as hos
tess a-t.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Missionary Society gave de-
lightful shoe box social at the residence
of Mrs. James Hamilton on Wednesday
evening. Miss Edith Comley OF Webs
ter city, Miss Lillian Fields, Miss fran
els Walker, Miss Florance Anderson
and others took part in the program
The affair was elegantly arranged by
Mrs w. Sampson Brook, who is the
president, assisted by the executive
committee, Mesdames Lydia Hyde and
Andrew Fisher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Rev. James Higgins who was station
ed at Jacksonville, ILL.,, has been trans
ferred to Evanston, ILL.,, just recog-
milton of merit. The Rev. Higgins is
an Iowa product and this change will
place him in the Iowa Conference. He
has relatives and a host of friends in
our state who will be glad to hear of
this change
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

who has been spending the winter in
California is the effect that she is we'll
and getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Black spent Sun.
day. March esd in Muscatine, guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Williams.
Rev. Stovall has been assigned pas
tor at this place and has entered upon
his duties. He is we'll liked and every
one is doing his best to assist in the
church work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Betterment Improvement club
met at the home of Mrs. Adam Dixon
The meeting was called to order by the
president, lid Crews and regular busi-
ness was attended to. Three access
ions were made in the persons of Helen
and Ruth Cravens and Harry Turner.
A tenor solo will be rendered by Frances
Rivers at the next meeting the IA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

This weeks issue we are permitting
Mr.. Alonzo Draine TO answer Mr.. S.
Joe Browns letter in our last weeks
issue. We do not usually permit of
much discussion in our paper, vet we
think we must now close the curtain
on this subject, for it could continue
indefinitely and wrought but little
good and much harm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Iroale Club was entertained
March ~, 1908, at the home of Miss
Rachel Elliott. A very interesting pro-
gram was given by the club mem bers
1roale Hints are becoming quite inter-
esting to the club members as we'll as
the other branches of work taken up
by. the club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Miss Francis Walker has been en-
ployed as stenographer and Office girl in
general for the Iowa State Bystander
Co. The Bystander can lock back in
the past and point out with pride that
it has started out many young girls
and boys with trades and business ideas
and many are succeeding in life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

, There will be chicken dinner at the
Corinthian Baptist church, Thursday
evening, April 9th. Dinner from to
s o'clock after which will be musical
program Admission csc, including
program. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the poor. Under the management OF
Mrs. Chas. Smith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Peoples Christian Endeavor So
ciety at St. Pauls A. NJ. E. church con-
tinues to grow in spirit and interest,
and in the absence of Mrs. Gertrude
Shackelford who has bad charge OF
the Christian Endeavor. Mr.. 81. Gould
will conduct it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

At the meeting Of the board of d.
rectors of the Negro Republican club
Tuesday evening, Mr.. J. Emanuel the
chairman of the board, was unanimous
" endorsed as candidate for the ap-
pointment to the position of market
master under the newly elected COM
missioners, and w. T. Jones, w. II.
Midget, S C. Carey and Rev. S. Bates
were elected to membership in the club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The regular quarterly examination of
the teachers Normal Class Of ST..
Paul's A. M. E. S. S. was held on
Wednesday evening and was success
fully passed by Messrs. H. Gould and
w, H. Warricks. A special examina-
ton will be held next Wednesday for
those who could not be present last
Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Miss Mollie Watson who has been
spending the winter in our city with
her sister, Mrs. J. L. Thompson, Will
leave Saturday for her home in Albany
Mo. Rumor has it that she may soon
make the plateau between the Rockies
and Sierahs her future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mrs. l.. R. Palmer will leave Sunday
for two months visit in the West,
spending most of the time in San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles. She will re-
turn by the way of Spokane and Yellow
stone Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

DIR. W. Sampson Brooks has returned
from his lecture tour. He has an ap-
plication for return date at once to
Henderson, la. Next Sunday night he
will deliver special sermon on Africa
and it's redemption.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The North Star Lodge No. 2, A. F. &
A. NJ. of the Masonic Lodge will give
their Fourth Annual May Festival on
May S, 1908, at Cycling Hall, on Sixth
and Locust streets. Very fine invita-
items will soon be out to announce that
fact.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

A Grand Musical Concert at Union
Congregational church, by Highland
Park College of Music, Thursday, April
9, at 8 p. m. Admission 25c, also the
ladies' of the church will serve six
o'clock dinner. Dinner Csc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mr.. E. T. Banks who underwent an
operation last week at the Mercy Hos
pital is doing well and has returned
home. He says that he hopes to soon
be ut.again. ..s... ,...s..,..s ,s. & ,.e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mr.. C. S. Stewart and family have
moved from Highland Park to West
Eleventh and Walnut sts., Mr.. Stewart
having accepted a position at the Des
Moines Life Insurance building.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Union Congregational church, Sun
day 1890 a. M, Mrs. Ida Vose Wood
bury, field representative of the Ameri-
can Missionary Society will speak. All
are invited to hear her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mr., and Mrs. I. l.. Brown of Marshall
town. enrovte to Enterprise, are spend
ing few days with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Gould, 1910 Center st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The children of the Union Congrega-
tional S. s. are preparing for an elabor-
ate Easter exercise. Several special
numbers will be rendered that day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

A number OF young ladies Of the
Younger set will entertain few of
their friends at the home of Miss Adah
HYDE, Friday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Heath are the
proud parents of bouncing baby boy
born last Saturday. Both mother and
child doing we'll. Here is luck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Miss Edythe Comley of Webster City
IS taking course of ora atory at Drake
University, While in the city she is
stopping at the R. N. Hyde home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Cosmopolitan Art club met We'd
nesdav evening March rs with MRS.
Mae Elmore. The program Tor the
evening consisted of recitation by Miss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

The Big Four Whist Club met with
Miss Mable Magee, Tuesday afternoon.
An enjoyable time was had by all pres
ant #l .E- ....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
Mrs. Wilson Hughes, who has been
quite sick, Is better at this writing.

The Cosmopolitan Art club met with
Miss Lucy Brockman, Wednesday even
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Miss Edith Comley of Webster City
Is in our city and will take q course in
elocution at Drake University.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03
CITY NEWS.

tN.B. II you have relatives or friends visit
lng III the city or going 70 make visit, please
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-04-03

Mr.. Sherman Phillips of ottumwa
is visiting in our city. .~...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Pacing Race Was One of the
 Best Of the Fair Weeks Card

The fact that the distance flag was not used in the pacing race yesterday resulted in giving a hard. five heat race to Annie Leila. the mare that won the 2:12 pace at Van1yer Park last fall when that event mad to be carried over until the next day. All the interest in the race was centered in the two local horses. W. S. Web ber's Gibson Boy and W. S. Teague's
 In the first heat the two local pacers were pretty close. together Whitehead getting the Webber pacer in front and winning in the fastest heat of the race, the Teague mare heat was the same as the first, but the half was one of the fastest that has been paced here in a race in a long time. 1904 1-2, Gibson Boy winning
 In the third heat Gibson Boy went up in the air rounding the first turn and again about the half.
 In the first heat MT. Mackay with Annie Leila simply logged home from the three-quarter. no flag being used. This left the mare comparatively fresh and when Gibson Boy left his feet in the third heat Mackay shot to the front. Lillie Pointer looking tired. Down the stretch 1t was battle be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
TULANE UNIVERSITY WINS.

New Orleans, La. Oct. 24-Tulane University defeated Kentucky Central University today ten to nothing. old style football. with plunging halves ramming the tackler was pitteI against the new style 9f forward passes. on side kicks and tricky for nations. Tulane. exponent os the old style won with touchdown in each half.
 Tulane was considerably the heavier eleven and Kentucky was on the de- fensive much of the time. Duffy. Kentucky's right end, by diving tackles. broke up many of Tulane's formations.
 Line-ups were.
 Tulane-B. Smith. L E. Brown. L T.; Beane: L G; Webb Koch. c; Yates. R G; J H Smith, R T. Woods. R F; Men nefee. c B; George, R H B; Moore F B; Dreyfuss. L H B.
 Kentucky Central-Fox L E: Seel- bach. T. Todd. L c: Harlan. c; An drews and Coleman. R G, Hogg, R T. Duffy E. Frank. c B Whayne and Andrews. R H B; Cave, F B; Ramsey, L H B.
 Summary-Touchdow Dreyfus, 1; Moore. Officials, Halligan, Referee; Wetland Umpire; Turner. Field Judge. Time of halfs twenty five minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
THE RACES
pa.,,,ta .t LatOnsa.

Results af LAtUMtMs
 r.,nctnnati O.. oct. 24-The fourth event at d mile and furlong was the feature of the card at Latonia tooay. HanbrIdge went to the front at tne start and was never heaoeo " WtS tntS easily by eight lengths oio fdoIessy easily took the place from Coionsi Jack the heavily played favorfte. Only thee horses started. Dr. Holzperg W1S tho only winning f-yorite. Track mud dy. Summaries; Ali Red. 102, (Deverich), to l, won; Dispute, 105. (Glasner), 2 10 ] place eecond; Roseburg H., 101. (Hannonl J, 6 to i to show third. Time; 1;19: MISS crittenden. Heola, Hawkes. LlgniSs AS AS piring, Light Blue, Romp. She Wolf. pr; ras: Second q race. seven fSrloass-pr. HolzberK. 1O5. (McGeeS. even: rTana Won' Alice Baird. 105, (Butlerl: 70 S 5o to { to show, third. Time 1:S0 S-5. Ray H.. Stowaway and Green Bridge
 Third race. six furlongs-Mabies S1. 105. (Butler), ' to place, second; Hop est 1O2, (AdcCee), out to show. third. Time 1:16 1-5. Stoner Hill. BonarT and Phenonist. also ran:
 Hanbridge. 93, (Martin), 1$ to 5. won; s cond; Colonel Jack, 110. (Butler), out to show. third. Time. .1:5s s-6.
 Fifth race, mile and s.xteenth-Es- telle C., 10 lGlasner). 1S to D, won Severius. s8. (McGee). to 5 place. second; Annetta Lady, 105, (Butler). out to show, third. Time: 1:5s 4-5. Tree starters.
 Sixth race. mile and three -sixteenths -Carew, 106, (McGee). to l, won; heo Gauntlet. 1O6, (Garnerl, out for place. second; Besterling. 107. (Pickens). out to show. third. Time. 2:o6 2-5. On0- re..a also ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
HORSES FOR ENGLAND.

New York, Oct. 24.-on the steam CT Minneapolis, sailing from New York for London this morning Is second consignment of we'll known race horses which are being taken to Eng land and the Continent as a result of the decrease of popularity of racing in New York. following the passage ot the anti-betting law.
 Al the head of the consignment is Fair Play. owned by August Belmont and with the exception of Colin and Celt, the best three year old of the season.
 Mir. Belmont's famous stallion Octa- gon and seventeen brood mares are also on the shin.
 important races in England. The oth CT horses will be used. 1t Is said. as the foundation of a breeding establish ments which MT. Belmont. Is expected to start in England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

ond: The Squire, 1Os (Notter) third. Time 1:12 Is. Tony Bopero. LAmour and Arassee ran.
 Fifth race, handicap, mile and sev- enty yards-Question Mark, 102 (Mc- Cahey) won; Tileing. 107 (Sumter) sec ond; Gretna Green. 112 (Notter) third. Time 1:45 1-5. Brother Jonathan, Beaucoup, Gowan. Wisemason and Arnonocack ran.
 Sixth race, selling. six furlongs- i09 (Notter) second; Esotoric. 104 Yorke) third. Time 1:14. Rexane. Bellstrcme and Burgher also ran.
 To Fight for Championship.
 San Francisco, Oct. 24.-Abe Attell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
TENNESSEE DEFEATS GEORGIA.

Knoxville. Tenn, Oct. 24.-Tennes- see defeated the University of Geor- gia to-day 10 to 0. all scoring being done in the first half, when Captain Leach Tennessee, scored a touchdown and kicked goal from placement and also kicked a field goal.
 In the second half Tennessee's coach took Captain Leach and several other regulars from the game. Leach's with irawal being due to a bad knee. The bunting by Derrick. of Georgia. was a feature of the game. Tennessee play ed straight football. nothing new ne- ing sprung on account of the fact that Representatives of Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt. which Tennessee will meet in its next two games. were present to witness to-days game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

tween Annie Leila and LAllie Pointer the former winning by half a head though 1t looked almost like a dead heat. Annie Leila won the next two heats the fourth half being l;04 3-4 giving her the race " The trotting race advertised was declared off on account of sratches three two year old Tramp colts be- longing to the Mccurdies, going in- stead. The summaries were:
 2:09 pace. 3 in 5, purse, S4oO. Annie Leila. b. m, by Billie
 H. (Mackay) ...... .4 Gibson Boy. b. g., by Joe The
 Guesser (Whitehead) ..11442 Lillie Pointer, b m., by Du-
 Pointer. (Rennick) .. ..2 2 9 4 Harry A., b. g.. by Geraint.
 (Frank) .... ....3 Time:-
 ss 1:o5 1:s7 2:lO s-4
 B 1-2 1;O4 1-2 1:3s .2:11 l-4
 34 1:07 1:42 2:l4
 31 1-2 1:04 3-4 1:3S 1-2 2:12
 35 1-2 1:10 1:44 2:2O Ia furIongs. purse $50: Grenesque, won; Billy Strong, second; orebo. third. Time 1.0s Mile, purse $50:
 Jupiter, won; Clifton Forge. second; Lady Oakley. third. Time 1:43.