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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

Rev. P. C. Cooper of Matoon, Ill.
was in the city last week the guest OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper and and daugh.
ter. .
A representative of Booker +. Wash.
ingson's we'll known school in the per
son Of C. B. Hosmer of Springfield,
ILL.,, spent several days in Clinton ir
the interest of the institution. While
in the city Mr.. Hosmer had the pleas
ure Of meeting a number of people in
this city and Lyons who were more in
terested than ever in the work that is
being carried on in the Southland. Mr..
Hosmer is young man fully CONVEX
SAINT with the work in hand and loses
not an opportunity to tell of the good
work which if being carried on at
Tuskegee, last week he visited the
Tri-City down the river. After vaca-
ton he will take up the work again
visiting number of the other cities in
Iowa. 49,.
T. G. Dozier and Rev. S. L. Brit
were in Mt. Pleasant last week where
they took part on program rendered
undered the direction of Rev. Butler
of that city.
Henry Henderson has accepted a
position with the Lafayette hotel Co.. T,
as second cook succeeding Lucious Hill
who goes to the Revere House. 4 ~.
The annual picnic of Bethel Sabbath
school was held at Eagle Point park
last Thursday large numbe: Of adults
availed themselves of the opportunity
and became children again for day.
E. w. Maun is back to his former
love at the Lafayette hotel where he
has accepted position.
The concert given at Bethel A. M. f..
church Monday evening July 26th.,
was most pleasing event Miss Edna
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
Jones' Restaurant
and Hotel
IO7.Ioo A Avenue East.
Prices Reasonable. Cedar Rapids,
Give us trial. Iowa.
THE ROYAL
Mexican Chill Cafe,
Henry West. Prop.
Open all night. First-class Service
MEALS Is CENTS.
Io7 Seventh Street.
Cholera Infantum Cured

:'Somethipg like two years ago my
baby, which was then about a year old,
YVES taken seriously i'll with chole, a
infantum. vomiting and purging pro-.
fusely, writes ], +. Dempsey Of Demp.
sey, Ala. | did what could to relieve
her but did her no good, and being
very much alarmed about her went for
a physician but failed to And one, so
came back by Elder Bros. & Carter's
store and Mr.. E der recommended
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. ! procured q bottle
Of it. went home as quickly as possible
and gave the baby dose Of the reme6y
1t relieved her in fifteen minutes ard
soon cured her entirely" For sale BY
all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

+ One of the cutest and yet deep and
most touching little plays is Little
Mischief" the production of Mrs. j.
B. Rush. 1t is in three acts we'll filled
with life from beginning to end, en-
bodies complete story true to life, it
rival Royal or Shadowed Love-" Mrs.
Rush's last production, this play must
be seen to be appreciated. Don't miss
it or you will be sorry. At Union
Congregational church Monday Aug.
9Th. Admission Is.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Tannahill of
Council Bluffs celebrated their 23rd
weddin anniversary en- route from
Council Bluffs to Des Moines as dele
gates to the grand lodge of knights
and Daughters of Tabor. Their trip
wa sa pleasant one as they passed
through their old home town Avoca
Iowa, where they, were married, and
saw old friends and the exact place
of childhood after 23 years or abb
sence. 1t was a great pleasure to
view the place once more. They de-
parted about the same time on the same
railroad they did when they left
Avoca on their wedding tour in the
days of their youth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Adkins Martin of Ottumwa rendered
several vocal numbers which were
heartily applauded she was ably assisted
by Missis by Miss Estella Buth and
Jas. SHEPPARD who rendered several
deligetful selection on the piano and
cornet. NJ
Those who attended the tri-city pic.
mic in Rock Island al Long View park
last week were the Misses Estella
Bush, May and Ida Taylor and A. A.
Bush of this city.
Mrs. Schiller Emerson and baby of
Chicago were the guest the vast week
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.. Emerson.
Oscar r. Wilkins Of Moline spent the
day Tuesday in Moline the guesa of
Miss Estella Bush and brother.
Sunday was quarterly meeting the
last for this conference year. Sunday
afternoon in the absence of Presiding
Elder Phillips, Rev. P. =. Taylor as
sisted the pastor, in the evening the
elder being present he preached most
entertaining sermon. ~ ~.
Rev. S. L. Brit performed the we'd
ding ceremony of Mr.. Albert Burris
and Miss Estella Crushon of Rock Is
land at the A. M. E. parsonage
Friends in the city regret to hear of
the death Of Mrs. Jerry Busey of Mo-
line which took place last week.
Those who came on the excursion
from Moline Tuesday were tina Misses s
Tarver, Clara Richie and James Col
quett. ,
Louis Alexander was on the sick list
this week.
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grew and became more responsible.
When the society Leld it's annual ses-
sion in Boston a few years ago Miss
NJ. G. Burdett. the president, appoint
ed Miss Johnson on the program to
speak, she being the only Afro-Ameri-
can woman to address thousands
which gathered In fremont temple on
that occasion. Miss Johnson also
worked portion Of the eight years
of her employ with the society in Brook
lyn, N. Y. While there she Joined the
Concord Baptist Church Of Christ and
was subsequently appointed as a
teacher in the Sunday school, and as
such she was one of the most faithful
and efficient. She was one of the
founders Of the Young Woman's Cul-
ture club of Brooklyn, which for a
number Of years met regularly for the
study and discussion Of prominent
American and English authors. While
in Brooklyn Miss johnson accepted
the position Of governess and house.
keeper in the family of Mrs. J. H. Eg-
gers at Summit, N. j., which she has
held for number Of years.
When Miss johnson went to Sum.
NIT there was no church for our people
in that aristocratic little town. Seeing
the need Of a place Of worship for the
many persons Of our race residing
there. she made 1t possible for the
starting of a little Baptist mission,
which. guided by her fostering care
and most the time personal support,
has grown into a regular Baptist
church, recognized by and member Of
the New England Baptist missionary
convention. Having genial disposi.
tion. willing and obliging, Miss John
son has won for herself a host Of
friends who lavish upon her their love
and confidence. She is both worthy
and deserving Of the new honor which
has come to her at the hands Of her
Caucasian friends at Summit. who
feel that she has merited the position.
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1 The Old Settlers Picnic was great
lucass and largely attended. A show I
pr of rain came up about 2 o'clock and
All went into the pavilion and pro-
gram was held as follows, John T..
Thompson presiding: Address by Rev.
Wright; Father Nugent (white) the
hoted lecturer and able prelate Of the
catholic church; Rev. H w. Porter,
Rev. O.A. Johnson Of independence,
No Rev. F. Douglass Woodford ad-
dressed the old settlers for the first
time. The president, R. F. Hyde took
charge Of the meeting and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
Ing year: President, R. N. Hyde; vice
president, H. McCravens; secretary,
ohn L. Thompson; treasurer, Jeff
Logan. Executive committee, H. Nc
Cravens, J. H. Shepard, Dennis Bur-
is, VIM. Coalson and Alex. Birney.
Eroquet, ball playing and several old
fashion games were indulged in.
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New Honor For
| Miss johnson.
Story Of the Rise Of an O,phan Gil From
Obscurity to Prominence as q Religious
and Literary Worker. Governess
and Assistant n Public .
library.
BY N. D. DODSON.


Miss Violet A. johnson. who was
recently appointed assistant In the
Cotuit Public library at Summit, N.
j., is a native of Wilmington. N. c., in
which city she received her early edu-
cation. Being left motherless when
quite young, she was thrown upon her
own resources at time when the
care and protection Of parents are
most needed. But. being possessed of
strong will power and high aspira-
lions, she made her way up through
difficulties and many vicissitudes until
she grew to womanhood. About the
first position which Miss johnson held
requiring both tact and education was
that of assistant teacher In one Of the
mission schools Of the Woman's Mis-
sionary society Of Chicago, which was
directed by Miss M. e. Doffins Of
Pittsburg, Pa. She remained In the
employ Of the society for eight years.
Her work gave general satisfaction,
and her salary. which at the begin
ming was only $40 per month, was In
creased from time to time as the work
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

The John Brown Industrial Assembly
was held here Thursday. Friday and
Saturday of last week, at the A. M. E.
church, under the direction of Rev. R.
E. Butler. All the meetings were we'll
attended; the states of Illinois and
Wisconsin being well represented, be-
sides the great number present from
all over Iowa. The delegates were as
follows: Mrs. Joe Fidler, Mt. Pleasant;
DR.. Geo. w. Gaines, Des Moines; Rev.
B. H. Thomas, Burlington; Mrs. Susan
Allen, Galesburg, ILL.,; Miss L. A. Dow
ney and Mrs. Ida Butler, Ottumwa; IB.
F. Carter, Fairfield; Mr.. Montgomery,
Milwaukee, Wis. .a
Friday during the session of the John
Brown Assembly, the feature of the
afternoon was ball game between the
Black Wonders Of this city and the
Black Giants Of Fairfield. The Fair
field boys played very good ball. but it
could be easily seen that their opponents
were far superior in their way on the
diamond, therefore causing a rather
one-sided game; the score being Z to IA
in favor Of the Black Wonders. The
Fairfield team is managed by Mr.. B. F.
Carter and captained by Mr.. Bennings.
The Mt. Pleasant team is managed by
Mr.. Steven Brown and captained by
Mr.. Harry Burnaugh. The boys are
looking for more games, as they seem
to have promising team. The visi-
tors and people Of the city were well
pleased with the game.
Mr.. Ralph Burnaugh left Monday for
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Kewanee, ILL.,, where he goes to join a
fast independent ball team for few
weeks schedule.
Messrs. Orval Colson, Chas. Ciscle,
Herbert Hutchison and Bert Gilman
were visitors in the city last week at
tanding the ball game and John Brown
Industrial Assembly.
Mrs. Bowman of Des Moines is visit
ing at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Mason at 5O3 Cherry
street.
Mrs. Geo. Colson and daughter Gladys
of Fairfield are visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Richmond at 3O9
E. street.
Rev. Roaman of Buxton has been
called to pastor at the Second Baptist
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Russell enter.
tanned at dinner Monday Mrs. Geo.
Colson and daughter of Fairfield.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff.
ford Conden, Saturday July "a.
Alice, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Pickett. has been very i'll at
her home.
The condition of Miss Marie Arbuckle
who has been SO seriously i'll, is improv-
ing very slowly.
Mr.. Arthur Smith returned to his
home in Streater, ILL.,, after speeding
few days in the city::with friends.
Miss Thelma Smith left Saturday for
Kansas City to visit her mother of that
city.
Mrs. Carl Grandson left Saturday.for
Washington, D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Fidler entertained
Sunday at dinner Rev. and Mrs. Butler
and Miss Downey of Ottumwa and Miss
Brown of Galesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Page entertained
at supper Friday Mrs. Nellie Smith,
Mr.. and B. F. Carter, Mrs. and Miss
Greenup and Miss Ciscle of Fairfield.
The Second Baptist Sunday School
hdld their annual picnic Tuesday at
Beckwith's grove. Tee weather being
fine all report delightful time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mrs. Carrie Garnett of 116 Poston
street, Clarksville, Tenn, is in the
city the guest of her sister Mrs. Adam
Dixon 1918 Day street, after visiting
Mrs. Dixon she will 60 to Buxton to
visit her sister Mrs. E. C. Strong, en-
route home she will stop over in St.
Louis and spend few days with Miss
M. Moody. ......,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

upon the World of Literature, Miss
Anna Reeves; Shapespeare and Ba-
con, Miss Iona Wilson. General dis
cussion, current events by club mem
bers. The last meeting of the ly-
ceum was largely attended, Mr.. r.
H. Parker of Abba, a recent addition
to the lyceum bein present and ad-
dressing the gathering. Mrs. Lizzie
Glass was also present and In few
brief remarks told OF the helpful in
fuence of club work. The program
was carried out as previously an
nounced, and in addition Miss Ber-
tha Allen beautifully rendered a
piano solo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

The picnic of the Corinthian Baptist
Sunday School was held at Grand View
Park last Wednesday. It was the best
attended of any ever given by the
Aool. Dinner was served at 2 p m.
supper $50. The children had q
htful time. The day closed with
Ag service in the pavilion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
DEs MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM.

\ The Des Moines Negro Lyceum
I'll render a Shakespearean program
a Tuesday evening at the home Of
rof. and Mrs. w. H. Warricks. 1905
18th street, the program announced
icing as follows:
4 Quotations from Shakespeare, by
lub members: biography, Miss Adah
yde;; His Dramas and their Effect
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. John Griffin who formerly lived
an our city about twenty-five years ago,
have moved back from California and
|spurchased a ten acre tract south of the
city where they will live. Their boys
will return to Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith leaves to-
morrow for Detroit, Mich, to attend
Che National session of the B. P. 0.
r., Mr.. Smith is one of the delegates
from the nawkeye Lodge number l60
after the convention they will visit
Buffalo and Niagra Falls, New York
IND Chicago before returning home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mrs. VIM. Redmond and her daugh-
ter Miss Julia of Minneapolis, were the
guests of Mrs. Allen on Park street
this week. They were enroute to
Kansas City to visit her mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Rev. Bates and wife entertained
Sunday at 8 o'clock tea Mesdames
Dixon, Fields and Miss Dode of Keo-
kuk and Mrs. Bryant of this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

b Marrella Frances Crawford, infant
sdaughter Of Mr.. and Ms. Marshall
crawford, died on Wednesday morning
HAt the home of its grandparents Mr..
Sand Mrs. VIM. Whitfield. The funeral
was held from the same place Thursday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. L.
Griffith; interment at Woodland ceme-
stery. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Have you ever tried an alcohol heater
for your curling iron? If SO try the
"Magic" !" made by The Magic Shampoo
Drier Co. It is small and can be carri-
ed in your hand bag, See their ad on
the last page, Write them for infor-
nation. n l,.. Il..ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mrs. E. B. Elliston entertained few
friends Monday evening at six O'Clock
dinner in honor Of Mrs. Tannahill of
Council Bluffs and Mrs. Garnet of
Clarksville, Tenn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mrs 2. B Elliston was in Indianola
Thursday and Charlton Friday of last
week, where she was called to organize
club in each place, She reports great
ssuccess,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
Afro American Lawyer In Paris.

The hrst and only Afro American to
practice law in Paris, France, is a
young Frenchman By the name Of
Hector A. M. Liber. There Is a large
number Of our young men and women
from America In the various conserva-
tories and higher institutions Of learn
Ing on the continent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06
CARD OF THANKS.

4 We desire to thank our friends for
Kindness shown us during the illness
md the hour Of the death Of our dear
|fnother, Mrs. Mrs. Hicklin who de-
parted this life Sunday morning Aug
lnst 1st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mesdames Dixon, Fields and Mrs.
Dade departed Monday for their home
IN Keokuk after very pleasant stay in
the capital city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. Alex. Wilburn is building a
beautiful house on his lot at 1717 Walk
er street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

WANTED-A lady about so years
old to live with my wife; also have a
good home for boy not less then ten
years old For parciculars write Scott
Davis, Fairmont, MINI,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mrs. L. P. Blagburn will leave Sat-
urday morning for Chicago for a
visit with friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

nrs. E. B. ElIiston, $40 I3th st,
makes 9 SPECIALITY of. Human Hair
Goods, also Shampooing and straight
ening. Mail orders promptly filled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Corinthian Baptist Church.
\ Sunday Aug. 9Th. 1890 a. m. pas
tors subject, "The Hidden Mama.
h ~ m. Sunday School. &
| 8 p. m. Subject "A Lively Hope
Come early.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. Harrison Gould returned TODAY
from Lake Okoboji where he has spent
q month. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-08-06

Mr.. w. H. johnson of Chesterfield
and Mr.. F. Helton have been on the
sick list. as
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CITY NEWS.

IN. B. you have relatives or
friends visiting in the city or going to
make visit, please inform us; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed.)
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served to all.
CAFE
BAKERS

MRS. F. BAKER, Prop.
Ais Harrison St.
Near Rock Island depot Davenport, ID
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u Mr.. B. j. Shepard and Mrs. R. J.
Anderson of Give spent Thursday at
the old settlers picnic.
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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-26
STEEL'S NEW HIGH
RECORD At QUIET
MARKET OPENING
Was the Most Prominent Fea-
ture-GeneraI List Shows
Steadiness.

NEW YORK, May 2e.-There was a
sluggish and irregular movement in
prices of stocks in the opening dealings
today, which was followed by heavi-
ness, similar to that which prevailed
during the greater part of yesterdays
trading. Some of the industrlaIs made
a show of strength. Z. S. Steel opened
u higher than last night and = better
than its previous record price. Ameri-
can Locomotive and Utah Copper
gained l and Amalgamated Copper and
Baltimore and Ohio preferred large
fractions. Western Maryland declined
"a. At the end of fifteen minutes
nearly everything in which there was
any business showed small net losses.
IL o'clock-Moderate liquidation OF
some of the low-priced stocks produced
a generally heavy tone. Subsequent
weakness of Reading and United States
Steel was a contributing influence. but
there were few losses of Importance in
the Standard stocks. Pressure light
ened before IL o'clock and there was a
slight recovery. Reading gave way
is. Peoples Gas Ia, Western Mary
land and Rock Island ia and Wiscon-
sin Central and Colorado Fuel l.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-26
LOCAL SECURITIES
FEATURE NOW IS 4
BROADER MARKET
Brisk Demand at Good Prices
for Bank Stocks-Indications
of Greater Activity.

The dealings in the local market
were somewhat smaller than they lave
been during the past month and the
market was a little dull compared with
trading before the 10Th of the month.
In general the market a b~roadened
considerably, as stocks that have been
in obscurity were In demand.
A feature OF the market was bank
stocks. Although there was no heavy
trading in these issues the inquiries for
them were surprisingly good. Mer-
chants National. Manufacturers, FL
deity. Federal and the rest of the bank
issues were bought, the prices being
strong in each instance.
Although the market is not as active
as 1t was for the past few months, it
is exceedingly good compared with this
time last year and a year before. The
outlook is bright n there will no
doubt be more or less activity from
present writing.
Gas stocks still remain the most
active. Essex and Hudson was quoted
at lz3, SOutn Jersey 0dS, l-o, IauuSoh
County, 125A, and Newark CONSOLE
dated Gas IS at 1854 to 1os. Public Ser
vice stock receded the ending of the
last week to LOG and this week it has
gone back to ITO, the undertone being
firm throughout. The certificates found
buyers at SO. The foul per cent. bonds
were not SO active as last week. but
nevertheless there was buying of a
strong character. White Lines sold
as high as so, United Electrics at TIA
North Jersey at 81 and Consolidated
Traction 5s sold for 106%. New
Brunswick L., H. & Power Co. stock
has been the feature of the miscellane-
Gus list. In the past month it ad-
vanced five points and is now quoted
at 20. Money remain easy.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-26
WALL STREET NOTES.

The reorganization of the Southern
Steel Company. which was placed in a
receivers hands. in October, 1907. hay-
ing been practically completed. the
permanent board of directors Of the
new Southern Iron and Steel Company
has been elected.
]. p. Morgan, jr.. has been elected to
succeed the late H. H. Rogers in the
directorate and finance committee Of
the United states Steel Corporation.
The announcement, which was made
late yesterday. was regarded in Wall
Street as significant of the further in
trenchment of the Morgan interests in
power in the corporation.
just what bearing the p-ostponement
of the foreclosure sale of the Metro
politan Street Railway Company until
November will have O n the INTERIOR
ough-M Metropolitan stocks is a question
which is agitating the followers OF
these securities. The wise assert their
belief that the postponement was part
of a far-sighted plan, involving the
marlborough Metropolitan Company.
The bears were saying yesterday that
the street was full of stocks. and that
there would have to be a good deal OF
l%iauidation before another advance
could be engineered with good effect.
The bulls retorted that if the market
was so full of stocks as the bears con
ended there did not seem to be any
Indications of their running over
Nevertheless the bears exerted their eff
forts toward forcing stocks out
The United States Sub-Treasury lost
yesterday 81. s25, 600 TO banks. making a
ash net loss since Friday Of SIS. oirl.