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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Rev. M II. Newman has been sent
back to his old charge for another
year pastor OF the A. NJ. T.. church, we
certainly welcome him in our midst
He has re organized all or the depart
ments OF the church and has started
out to make this year of jubilee.
The A. NJ. E church had church
conference last Wednesday and layed
out the work for the ensuing year.
Master Emmett Morgan left this
week for Omaha, to visit friends and
take in the street fair also.
Mrs G. w. Newman organized a
club for young people at the parson-
age Monday evening, their work will
be to raise money to finish the inter-
ior Of the parsonage recently built,
they have stan ted out with a good
membership. <.r5 49,.
There was an entertainment given
at the Simeon's hall, for the benefit of
the Mt. Zion BAPTIST church, a literary
program was rendered after which
light refreshments were served. A
good time was reported by all present
it was under the management of Mr..
Alfred Morgan.
Master Earl Higgins has gone to
Omaha to work, he expects to make
his residence there. ,@F
Mrs. Fannie Pindard of Council
Bluffs, was in the city few days the
latter part of last week TO visit her
aunt who is in poor health.
Mrs. Chas. Watkins has been quite
sick at her residence on Center street,
but is better at this writing. i,
A select dance was given last week
at Sim cons nall by Messrs Green Goals
and Abe Casen, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs Albert Williams who returned to
their home the last ofthe week in
Aberdeen, s D., voting good time
on the visit.
Mrs. Anna Parker is very sick at her
home s02 west 7th street. We hope
for her recovery
Mr.. Thomas Gee brother of Mrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Newman returned to our city after an
absence of two months, TO spend the
winter among us we welcome him.
To whom it may concern, wish
those parties who were so kind In
sending special writ.ups for said paper
without the agents consent, would be
just as kind in paying the Bystander
their back dues, the notes appeared in
last weeks issue.
There will be literary society or
ganized at the A. M, E. church for
the benefit Of the young people to
train the minds for future work in
life.
Sioux City had a rousing time Tues
day by the presence of our candidate
for president Mi. William H. Taft.
A large committee him, those among
the Colored citizens who were on the
committee were Rev. M. g. Newman,
Rev. j. G. Reid, Louis Grant, WILDER
j. Norris.
Your agent has been confined to her
home with the asthma for the past two
week but is able to be about her work
again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The ladies of the Household OF Ruth
gave an entertainment at the Calder
hall last Tuesday evening, good at
tendance was present and pleasant
lime enjoyed.
Mrs. Bush Of Davenport. is a Cedar
Rapids visitor this week the guest OF
Mrs. William Morgan of SAT sth.,
street west.
Mr.. Harry Martin was in the city
last week u visitor at the PARENTAL
home.
Little Forest Martin has been quite
sick for the past week.
Mrs. W.. Nj. Lowell has been indis-
posed but is much improved.
Mr.. Gus Smith entertained party
of ladies at dinner Tuesday at Jones
restaurant, complimentary to his sis
ter Miss Emma Smith, who was visi-
tor in the city last week.
Mr.. Arthur jackson is in the city
otter u prolonged absence. He expects
MS VIE dAu IulauV SOl oOOu' ! Htt
many friends receive them with a
hearty welcome.
The mandolin club had better get
busy.
The Christian Endeavor is to be re-
organized and will hold regular meet
ings at the usual hour at the church.
Mr.. 5. L, Terry gave the Sunday
school most excellent paper on the
theme Of the lesson, Temperance, =
the paper was very much enjoyed by
'all.
On account of the inclement weather
the congregation at the church Sunday
was not large but those who braved
the weather felt amply repaid by the
beautiful sermons delived by Rev.
Taylor Subject in the morning "Thl
boundless efficiency" evening, ITEM
peronce' You who do not attend are
missing vast amount of wholesome
instruction as spiritual benefit, Why
not make up your mind to attend
church, start this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

street will be married in the month Of
October. Reception ut the home OF the
bride.
The Violet club invited the l.. l., ID.
Toussaiut Overture and Autumn Leaf
cubs to join them in grand outing
which was held at Central Park. The
ont of town guests were Mrs. Gertrude
Culbertson, ex-president OF the Federa-
ton, Mesdames Henderson, Williams,
Aikens and many others who were all
from Clinton, After the days outing
they departed for home on the z p. IN.
train reporting lovely time
Mr. o. W. Culbertson OF Clinton was
the guest of Mr.. Z. Green at 3l6 West
5th street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hills OF Halnp-
ton, Ohio, who was called here by the
death of his father. w. Hill, after
spending several months with her
mother-in. law returned home Sunday
morning.
If you have news for the paper call
C. p johnson, phone $50 new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Rev w. w. Williams of the A. NJ. e.
church returned from the conference
to serve in this city one more year.
Mrs. Ben bright Of ll06 Ripley ST.,
was called to Ottumwa this week on
lodge business, She returned home
Wednesday morning.
Rev. Gordon and wife are in the city,
guests Of Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bright, HOG
Ripley street.
The Y, 2 ,. c. are preparing to give
q grand entertainment in the near
future Mrs. E Green is manager.
Mrs G. B. Lewis, 4ls west renlh St.,
Mrs. A. D, Sun bills Of west Eleventh
and Mrs. Mott attended the call meet
ing of the board Of Federation at Gin
ton, returning home last night.
Mrs Ballard attended a surprise
party in Rock Island Thursday evening
and reports very nice time.
Mrs Price and daughter of 513
Western avenue departed for the South
Friday morning to visit relatives aud
friends They returned home Tuesday
morning.
The grandest picnic of the season
was held at Northwest Davenport,
Turner Garden, A very nice program
was carried out. Speakers OF the day
were Mr.. Mark A Walsh, candidate for
Congress on the Democrat ticket;
Mayor Geo, Scott and Mr.. Roberts of
New York. A paper on Emancipation
Proclamation wal read by Mrs. c. b.
Lewis, and paper on the Declaration
of Independence by Mrs A. D sumb-
lin, after which the Stewardess Of the
A. NJ. +. church served very nice
dinner. i
Funeral services OF Fay Deising's
baby which smothered to death at 223
E. 4th street, was held at Roies unter--
taking parlors Tuesday afternoon at
$40. Mr.. and Mrs. E Green Of JIG w.
5th street tficiating.
Listen for the wedding bells, th' y
are to ring soon. ~ p.
Mr.. Anderson Jones Of 3lG W. 5th
street and Miss Laura Britt Of E. 10th
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

deavor to have other Negroes do the
same. think he is not safe voter to
follow. See the inconsistency of the
Negro who denounces the Clansman,
Tillman and Vardaman and jimcrowism
and Acknowledgement of the Negro,
and then come out aud advise the Neg
no to vote for the Democratic party.
1t is time for us to be mon and remem-
Der that those who will fight from
principle will in the end win and even
our enemies will respect us.the mare.
Grant that the Republican party has
made mistakes; will not the mistakes of
the Democratic party exceed those of
the Republican party? Can the party
which has done SO much for the good of
humanity be held responsible for the
mistake Of one man? Then what shall
we say of the mistakes of the many
men of the Democratic party? ! am a
Republican from principle, and not
to please Roosevelt, Taft or any other
Republican. And l believe that the
men who placed the man Taft in nomi-
nation for president of the Uuited
States did the thing that was best for
the country at large and it is the duty
of every member of that party to fall
in line and stand by the grand old party
that has done so much for the good Of
this the richest and most prosperous
country in the world.
l think it the duty of every Negro to
leave heritage to his posterity Of
which he will not be ashamed and which
will in nowise humiliate his posterity.
Be honest to yourself and be what you
knew you are, full fledge Republican
and not a Democrat.
If l am defeated l shall vote the
Republican ticket, and live under the
winning party until can vote the Re-
publican ticket again. IL
Rise up and collect your forces and
do not suffer yourself to be hoodwinked
by Organism, vote for Taft in Novem-
Der, for you can vote for Bryan any
time.
Watch the Democrat Negro, who like
the goddess of spring, appears on the
scene to be known only for moment.
Watch the Bryanitics who outwardly
entrerts and persuades you to vote for
Bryan but inwardly exclaims what fools
We Negroes ore.
Rev. H. w. Porter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
EDITORIALS.
REPUBLICAN, PARTY.

The Republican party was
conceived in the cradle of Liber-
ty and honesty more than half a
century, ago. 1t was necessary
in that trying period of the
American Repu bic that new
party be born, pledged to cardi-
nal principals Of liberty, freedom,
loyalty, honesty and equal
justice to all men. Upon these
principles the great Republican
party was anchored and Upon
these fundamental tenents she
has won her victories, fulfilling
her promises and bringing di-
vided union into united free
people, and prosperous nation
of nearly 1Oo,oOo,ooo people. No
other American political party
can show such a marvellous re-
cord. There may be individuals
and frequently men Of high
standing in the Republican par
ty that have in the past deviated
from these principles, have done
wrong, but remeber voters that
individuals do not represent the
party, and men will pass away
but principles, if based upon JUS
tice will live forever. Thus it is
we as citizens and voters should
hold " the~principles ratherethan
the men, the principles Of the Re-
publican party has always been
for the common people, and the
Colored people, and the demo,
cratic party has always been
against the Colored man and the
common masses Of the laboring
people. For me give me the
grand cid party that has carried
us we'll thus far, or give me
something better, but not the
democratic party no never.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
GALESBURG NLL.l NEWS

Mrs. Hiram Mcgi,l is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Chicago,
Miss Marie Cess OF Peoria is the
gaest of Mrs, VIII Skinner
Mrs. Will Corn has returned from a
q visit in Fowler.
Mrs Pettis and Miss Sena Bassett of
Paris, Mo. have arrived in the city
for visit with Mrs. Henry Harmon.
Mrs, Henay Wells and Mrs. j. w,
Crew delightfully."- entertained about
1870 ladies Friday afternoon at the
home os Mrs Wells. in honor Of Mrs.
Minnie Coston OF Omaha who leaves
this week for her home. An informal
musical program was given during
the afternoon after which dainty re-
freshments were served the guest by
the Misses Ethel and lila Allen.
Mr.. Chester Cooper of Chicago spent
Thursday in the city,
Miss Laura Richardson and Mr.. Har-
ry n. Beckley were united in marriage
Wednesday Sept, 23rd,, at the home
of The brides parents, Rev, j. r Skin
ner of Monmoth performed the cere-
mony. The bridal party consisted of
the bride and groom, and Miss Stella
Carter as bridesmaid and Elmer Rich
ardson as groomsman After congrat-
ulations u wedding supper was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Beckley are well known
having lived here all their lives.
They will be at home at rio west
Knox street, after October 10Th, Those
present from out of the city were, Mr..
j. w. Beckley, OF Terre Haute, Ind;
Mable and Clara Tarver, of Moline;
Bertha Bates of Davenport; Marie
Cess, Peoria; Mary Ferguson, Char
lotte, Va; Rev. and Mrs. Skinner and
NJ ISIS Jessie Skinner, Of Monmouth,
Miss LYDIA Crawford has returned
from visit in Moline. ..-.
Miss Estella Carter departed Mon
day for. Austin, Tex, where she has
accepted position as stenographer.
Mrs. Geo, Hide entertained at six
o'clo TX d.nner Monday evening at her
home 10 honor of Mrs Coston.
The members of the Autumn Leaf
club held reception Thursday even
ing in the parlors of the A. NJ E.
church in honor of Rev. S. b. Moore
and wife quite number were pres-
ent to welcome them to their second
year rs-A- .--.. ,s
Mr. and Mrs. David Garnett ente.
tanned the musical Monday evening
The honored guest was Mrs. Coston.
An informal musical program was
rendered by the members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
WASHINGTON. IOWA, NOTES.

Nose Hall of Wellman, visited rela-
tives here for a few days en- his way
home from visit in Moline and Rock
Island, Ill.
Mrs. f. D. Motifs, Miss Marie Redd
and Mrs. s. Black are all visiting in
Chicago.
Rev. Stovall has been returned 10
this charge for another ear-mneh 10
the satisfaction Of the ,peopls Of this
place. The people here. wanted him
returned and sent a very strong petit
tion to the Bishop OF the Iowa confer
ence asking for him and the request
was complied with. we also welcome
the same presiding elder. Rev. L. j.
Phillips.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes and
children Mr.. B.veridge of Wellman,
and Mr.. Rice of Richmond, KY. were
guest at the A. L. Hall home last Sum
day.
DIR. Henry Csssell of Fairfield, spent
Sunday in the city.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Williams visi-
ted at the home Of N. l., Black a few
days last week.
Lewis Wallace who has been i'll with
lumbago is convalescent.
Mrs Dixon and Miss + Ina Strothe,s
who have been visiting at Rev Sto-
wallis home have returned TO their
home in Beloit, Wis.
Rev. Stovall is home from u visit 10
Fairfield, and WILL conduct services
both morning and evening. Sunday at
the A. NJ church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
IAN A REPUBLICAN FROM
PRINCIPLE.
Be Honest to Yourself and Be What
You Know You dre--a full
; Pledge Republican.

:. To the Editor: Like Banco's ghost
the Negro is forever appearing in the
expected and unexpected places; truly
he is an unsettled quantity in his own
eyesight and the eyesight of the white
man. It seemed to have been settled
for all time that the Negro was and is
and will forever be Republican; but
recently he has appeared on the scene
as full fedge member Of the Demo-
cratic party. Do you believe that any
Negro can be Democrat? No, and
neither do l. And neither does the
Democratic party believe that the Neg.
70 is in the least sincere in his promises
to support the Democratic party. What
inducements has the Negro to be a
Democrat? Disfranchisement, jim
crowism, lynch-law, burning at the
stake, and in the language of the sena-
tor from South Carolina ''to hill with
the law when the Negro is nquestion. "
Is that sufficient to make you Demo-
crat? If not think Of ever word utter
ed during the past forty-three years by
the Democratic party against the Neg
70, and then il that is not enough re-
view the two hundred years of slavery
through which our fathers and mothers
passed, then go to the polls blindly and
vote yourselves back into slavery.
Again the Democratic party never have
and never will conscientiously solicit
the Negroes vote, why be so very gen
erous as to thrust it upon the party?
When YOU would think of voting the
Democratic ticket think of party who
looks upon the Negro as being, with
no rights that the Democratic party is
in anywise bound to respect II the
Republican party has not done all that
the Negro thinks should have been done
for his good, it has done tenfold more
than the Democratic party ever have
or ever will dream of, or in the least
pretend to d. for the Negroes good.
The Democratic party has given to the
Negro Tillman, Vardaman, Dixon,
Hoke Smith and all that the stand for
and if YOU are not satisfied why they
have others in store for you. just vote
for Bryan. What think We Of the Neg
70 who would vote for Bryan and en-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
DRED DISEASE.

While sitting at home, serene and at
ease,
The people were startled with anawful
disease.
Which came in their midst with an ugly
frow.
And spread it's wings Ger country and
1t lurked about first here and there,
1t seemed to nestle high in the air
Till down it came with an easy pace,
And seized lis victims Irrespective
Then the doctor came with the yellow
flag,
With oinment and pills all tied in a
bag,
Saying, take this, be patient, it won't
be long,
Before you again can join in the
throng.
AS the flag thus tioated and play ed in
the breeze, 49,.
1t seemed with it's mission to be highly
pleased,
And said to troubles DON. stop here,
The plague of men is in hiding near.
There hung that emblem till were
tired, ..E--.r.a..
Its folds and co,ors no more desired,
And there remained ill twas clearly
seen, ..
That the doctor said raise the quarar-
tine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Prof. e. w. Perkins. has just re-.
turned from Fulton, Mo, where he
has been doing some hustling work
for the H. p. A. Prof. Perkins is the
right man in the right place, and will
leave no stone unturned to make the
Association . success.
Miss Mamie Carter left for her
school at Marceline, on the 5th., inst.
success Miss Cartar and may your
work be blessing to humanity.
Miss Wayne Martin the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Martin, left on the 9Th. inst for Pols,
Kan, to visit Miss Crysolia Runyuns,
we anticipate pleasant trip for her.
Quarterly meeting at the A. NJ. e.
church was held on the 9th, OF the
monthpresiding elder Bryant offlciat-
ing. Rev. Bryant delivered three
very excellent sermons. The quarter
II conference was held on Monday
night and after the election of score.
tary the roll was called. The total
indebtedness of the church 10 $l,352,
the quarterly collection was $l4.9l.
Next came the application for license
to preach, l.. R. Rout asked to be per.
mitted to preach, was called for exam
ination and found worthy was granted
license to preach. After reading some
resolutions complimentary TO the pre-
siding elder the conference adjourned.
sine die.
Miss Mabel Maxwell is on the sick
list at the home of Mr.. Nathan Ma
roys, she is improving slowly and her
friends hope to see her out again soon.
Mrs. Judia Holstclaw OF Fayette,
Mo-. is visiting in our city the guest Of
Mr.. ard Mrs. Bradley.
DR.. w. P. Dudley, Of Philadelphia,
who has been in our city for the past
few days epresenting a book known
as Medicology, left for Kansas City.
We wish him success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

visiting her sister and niece, Mrs, Penn
berton.
Mrs. Ella Hester returned to her
home at Pittsburg, Hans. after a few
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs, A. j.
Reed.
Mrs. Stout OF Glenwood Is her visit
ing her daughter, Mrs R Banks.
Mr.. Sands Banks returned home
from Omaha after visiting friends and
relatives.
Rev. Robinson is expected to arrive
here Sunday to take charge Of services,
Miss Lulu Baker and Jessie went to
Omaha Saturday to spend few weeks
with friends and relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Miss Zellia Davis was the hostess to
the "Ioarells" Thursday evening Oct,
LIST, at their first autumn meeting
Vacstion days being over every men,
Der was present. This occasion was a
diversion from the usual Sabbath af-
ternoon meetings, in as much as the
young ladies attended the Union Con :
gregational church where an elaborate
dinner was served in the dining room.
And the "Ioareles" seated around q
special table with dainty decorations,
discussed the coming years work The
studies OF English, Ioareles hints and
photography will be continued, and
some important additional features
are to be taken up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
More Than Enough isTooMuch.

To maintain health, mature man
or woman needs just enough food to
repair the waste and supply energy
and body heat The habitual consumr-
ton of more food than is necessary for
ttese purposes is the prime cause of
stoma ch troubles, rheumatism and
orders Of tht kidneys. II troubled
with indigestion, revise your diet. let
reason and not appetite control and
take a few doses Of Cnsmberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and you
will soon be all right ag lin For sale
by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

The NC. r. club met Thursday
evening with Miss Marie I. Bell, after
the program was rendered light re-
freshments were served and the club
adjourned to meet with Miss Winnie
Blair, Thursday evening Oct, sth.,
with the following program; Quota
tions, Ralph Waldo Emerson; biogra-
ply. Mrs. Frank P. johnson; solo Miss
MarieI. Bell; paper practical educa-
ton Mrs. e. M. Mackey; followed by
discussion; journal.
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GOOD HOPE. u. C.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Black
burn, of Good Hope. D. G a daughter
Friday morning Sept, 25th mother
and little one are doing we'll under
the care of DR.. w. X. Scott, one Of the
leading Colored physicians of the Dis.
trict
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Mason's selling new frames.

The members friends of st. Paul A..
M. r church rendered their new pas
tor Rev Geo. w. Gaines, a reception at
the church Wednesday evening, a
very interesting program was rendered
each department of the church was
represented, other speakers OF the
evening were Atty. $. Joe Brown
Rev. Geiger, H. R. Wright, Geo. w.
Woodson and Rev, w. Samson Brooks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

The Mems League met last Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 p. M, at the Uulon
Congregation church. Mr.. Jesse
tiraves's paper on "Sociability' was
very interesting and drew forth lively
discussion Next Sunday MIR, Mason
1. Hall will read paper on DUTY"
AL men are requested to be present
and take part in the discussion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
CLARINDA ITEM J.

Mrs. Laura Jones accompanied by
Mrs Title Lee, and Mrs. /. g. Jones
will learve Thursday TO visit a few
eks with her mother Mrs. Sarah
Stewart of Blair, Neb
Mrs. Ed Nash left today to visit her
daughter. Mrs. A. Fields Of Omaha
Mrs. Mary Knight and little grand
daughter Celia May of Sioux City, is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Mrs. WIN. Mash, Of Spokane, Wash :,
who has been visiting relatives in the
city for the past six weeks returned
to her home Tuesday via st. Paul,
and Minneapolis at which places she
will visit for few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

The Des Mones Negro Lyceum met
last Tuesday evening at the home of
Mr.. Geo: Mason, a very interesting
program was rendered. The club will
met Tuesday evening Oct, 9th. with
Miss Frances Walker, 1853 Lyon st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Mrs. Maria Coleman. Of 9l3 l4th..
Place, died Wednesday at the Metho-
dist hospital. The funeral was held at
the late residence this morning at 1890
o'clock, Rev. Bates otticiated She
leaves husband, son and daughter.
Inter :nent will be ut Kehoka, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Mrs. Della Bryant and Mrs. Geo
Law entertained, Mrs VIM. Mash, OF
Spokane, at a o'clock course dinner
Monday evening music was one OF the
features of the evening,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Our collector is now collecting in
the city, and we urge and sincerely
hope that all of our subscribers who
are in the arrears will pay their SUBJ
their subscription when she calls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

DR.. w. Sampson Brooks will de-
aaliyer his farwell lecture in the north
west on his trip to the Holly Land.
4 Oct, 14th., at ST. Paul church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

g Mrs, Geo. Mason and daughter Effie
of Iowa City, are spending few
days in our city. They were callers at
our office this morning.