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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03
CLINTON.

Rev. B. u. Taylor and the members
OF Bethel choir were most royalty
entertained recently at the home Of
Miss Missouri DOzier and brother 4.
g. members Of the choir, the evening
was spent most enjoyably by those
present, during the evening choice
refreshments were served In three
courses. at q late hour the guests bid
the host and hostess good night,vot-
Ing them the peers Of entertainers.
Miss Ida Taylor has returned home
from q Thanksgiving visit In Chicago.
Mrs. NJ O., Culbertson was on the
sick list most Of last week.
Mrs. %. O. Greene Of Chicago IL the;
guest Of her sister. Mrs. A. a. Bush
and family. ,s.s
Subscribe for the Systander.
Y The dinner given at Bethel A. N. u.
church Thanksgiving, was = success
In every way, q large number being IN
attendance. In the evening 4 large;
audience was present to listen to the
concert rendered by the choir, n 4
varied pfogranl. each number was
,hsArtiiys AncoFsd - many s0sy ~
praise were accorded the sslaysrss =
neat sum OF nearly $50 was realized
as result of the effort.
Mrs p. P. Taylor was q Chicago
visitor short time ago.
Bethel sunday school has recently
purchased q beautiful bible for the
pulpit Of Bethel church.
Mrs. ThOs. Wallace of Dewitt was
the guest Of relatives last week.
Mrs Holland Williams is reported
as being indisposed for the past few
days. but is much improved at this
writing.
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The members and friends Of st.
Paul's "A. M. E. church rendered q
welcome to their newly appointed pas
tor, Rev. /. N. Daniels and his wife on
Wednesday evening. Welcome ad-
dresses were delivered as follows:s. ''In.
behalf Of the stewards by Harrison
Gould; trustees, w. H. Humburd;;
stewardesses, Mrs. E. L. Shaw: dea-
conesses, Mrs. Lizzie Glass: Sunday
School. Atty s. Joe Brown; Callahan
club, Mrs. E. B. Elliston; Missionary
Society, Mrs. Emma Fisher; Pastors
Aid society, Mrs. Lena Krays and the
city pastors, Rev. II. w. Porter; after
which responses were made by the
pastor and his wife, and all presei I
were served gratuitously to Z dainty
two course repast preeared and served
by committee Of the ladies Of the
church. s
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EMANCIPATION PROCLAlATI0N.

EMANCIPATION PROCLAlATI0N.
81. Headquarters lows State a Afro-A Nm
|erican Council: N ISL
~ all ltosMh0m these presaAtA Gonna.
Be It known that whereas, PURSUANT 70
the resolution Of the National Afro
American Council, the first day OF
January of each year has been set
apart as the day for the annual OBJ
servance Of the issuing Of the Emanci-
patton Proclamation Of Abraham Lin
coin; now, therefore, I, 8. Joe Brown,
by virtue of the authority vested in
me as president of the Iowa State AT
ro-American Council, do hereby re-
quest that all local Afro-American
Councils, Negro Churches, Clubs and
other race organizations observe the
first day of January, 1910, by appro-
pirate ceremonies consisting Of the
reading of the Proclamation, the sing
ing of patriotic songs and the delivery
of addresses commemorative of that
memorable occasion.
Done at Des Moines, Ia, this 1st day
of December, A. D. 1909, and IN the
year of our freedom the 46th.
S. JOE BROWN, Des Moines.
Pres. Ia. Afro-American Council
Attest: Mrs. T. Hughes, Newton,
Acting Secretary.
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Church Builder
And Organizer.
Brilnant Social Function Gkea a 81. PAib's
Pc. Church. Jacksomile. Fla. b noaos
Of Rector {. Z. Beaaett's Promo.
tloa to To AcAdsacoasy n
the Diocese Of floslda.

The most notable event ID Afro.
American church circles at Jackson.
willie. Fla. was the reception recently
given In honor OF Archdeacon Edmund
Robert Bennett. who has the unique
distinction Of being the tirst Afro
American archdeacon OF the diocese Of
Florida. Az rector Of St. Philips Prot
,estant Episcopal church at Jacksonville
be has done work of both spiritual
and material upiift among our people.
Rector Bennett is the only mum Of our
race who has thus fur graduated from
the famous Nashota seminary. He
was ordained ut Milwaukee, Wis.. and
afterward established the Afro-Aner-
ican mission ut st. Paul. Mlnn.. which
under his leadership grew rapidly.
Rector Bennett on leaving the mission
at st. Paul was called to WilmingtOh.
N. G.. to take charge Of st. Marks
Protestant Episcopal church there.
which Ind run down In attendance
and had little or no means with which
to pay current expenses. Having had
considerable experience as an organizer
and religious worker. he soon revived
the interest OF the members Of tho
church and perfected plans for build
ing up the membership and securing
means for the maintenance Of the
church work. Rev. Bennett's next OBJ.
jective point was the hundreds Of per
sons In the community who were not
at all interested In church work or
In the moral uplift OF themselves. He
went INTO the .thickly settled sections.
among the poor and neglected Of our
people, and by his consistent Christian
life and teaching he Impressed upon
the people the necessity Of leading bat
ter lives and how they would be bens-
nted BY connecting themselves with
the church. The result was that with
IN short time hundreds united with
the church. which soon became ths
strongest and most induentiAl parish
Of Afro-American copallauS 10 VIII
mingtou. NJ osganised snd wAa tte
sdrst president of the local Nero Busl.
No. isaepe II ystI1tBEyl IN; \
III the United Charities aasOctation.
chairman Of the board of directors Of
the Mems forum aud was the wor-
shipful master Of Hanover lodge. E.
and "A. NJ. He Ia for any movement
that will give Afro-Americans 0ppor-
tunities for self help and greater USE
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Jack johnson On Honor 70 His Rae.

Jack johnson IN Honor 60 His Race.
Ever since Jack johnson c0rnered
Burns in Australia and 'knocked him
out" American newspapers. sporting
writer's and the general public have
been declaring that the Negro cham
pion heavyweight had . .'streak Of yel-
low" and that Tommy Burns was q
.ibur fiusher. OF course there have
been some exceptions. Some sporting
writer's have been em!nentIy fair. and
no doubt Jack johnson. along with the
entire Negro race. appreciates their
manliness. Prizefghting is not neces.
sarlly profession to rave over. but it's
here, and white men indulge In 1t.
Why not the black? johnson as heavy
weight champion of the world is a
credit to the race. and every Negro
should be proud Of his achievements,
He has .made good in his chOsea vo-
cation. Denver Statesman.
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fulness. His eloquent and convincing
speeches before various bOdies OF bis
church and especially at the general
convention before the committee on
missions and bishops made him q pop
ular favOrite with his associates. "a
Rector Bennett's influence has been
felt for good among the members Of
the Grand Fountain. United Order Of
True Reformers. and knights ct
Pythias very effectively. His work In
Jacksonville Ii In keeping with the en-
viable and praisew0rthy record which
has characterized him In every place
In which he has iabOred.
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KEOKUK NOTES.

Messers Homer Taylor and Law
renee Bryant visited In Quincy I'LL,
and Palmyra Mo-, few days last
week.
The Whist Courterea, club, was very
pleasantly entertained Monday even-
ing by Mrs. Garnett Tebeau johnson,
at the home Of her brother, Charles
Tebeau 1902 Timea street, q dainty
luncheon was served by the hostess,
after which whist was indulged In .:
til q late hour, Mrs. Johnson has prov
ed herself royal entertainer.
Mr.. william Martin Is at Centerville
on business.
Mrs. Ella Lay and granddaughter
Ruth McCOnel who has been visiting
at the home OF Mrs. Lays son. has re-
turned to their home In Chicago.
Mr.. John Harris Jr. Is Ill at the
homo Of his father 1919 Morgan
street.
Mesdames Hattie Tiggs, and M.
Martin Of Burlington, was the guest or
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Holmes over
Sunday.
Mr.. Selby Johnson is recoverins
slowly after q serious attack OF rheu-
matism.
The wedding Of Mr.. Wayne Smith
and Miss Hazel Singleton, both OF
KeOkuk. occurred at the home OF the
brides mother, Mrs. Bell Singleton
10 Fulton street. Thanksgiving eNe-
ming at 8 o'clock p. m. Rev. Sanders
Of Pilgrims Rest church Oficiating,
after the ceremony dainty luncheon
was served to the guests.
Miss Myrtle Craig Is quite i'll at her
home Gil N. nth street.
4 Mrs F. D. Bland very pleasantly
entertained the Gate City Whist Club
at her home 1918 High street. Friday
evening, splendid time was reported.
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lstes Bro. I. L. Brnwn in receiving this
honor and wish him success, as he is q
young man who can be a light to our
race.
ALBA, IOWA.

Mrs George Hollingworth entertain
ed at Thanksgiving dinner Thursday
the following persons: Mrs. Nellie
Ester. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy A. Grayson,
Mrs. E. Grayson and Miss Hattie Gray
son.
/ Misses Zoe Boman and Hattie Gray
sson spent q holiday of their school
vacation in Hooking.
S The A. M. E. church choir and few
other Albians spent Tuesday evening
in Hooking. They are preparing for a
musical entertainment to be given un-
der the supervision Of Mr.. Washing
ton.
Mr.. Will Randolph Of Hiteman was
In Albia Saturday of this week.
Miss Eva Morris of Buxton passed
through Abba Monday enroute to Tren-
ton, Mo-, for visit at her home dur
ing Thanksfiven.
Mrs. Thomas Washington entertain
ed at Thanksgiven dinner Mrs. M. F..
Ward, little Pauline Thomas and Miss
Ada Davis.
Mrs. G. G. Tolson of Buxton spent
Sunday in Abba. She was enroute to
Hooking for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hook
ing spent Sunday in Abba,
Mr.. Charlie Tolson Of Buxton and
Mr.. Washington attended the Thanks
given entertainment.
The Thanksgiven entertainment was
given at the A., M. E. church. Mr..
John Washington's recital was the
principal feature Of the evening with q
few selections from the choir.
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We have one OF the best choirs In
the city at Burns n 4. church. Song
services every Sunday night. Song
services begin at 1880 p. m. led by
Prof. H. w. Warricks. He is giving
the very best of service In this line Of
work. Special service ut our church
every Sunday night Rev. f. Douglass
Is teaching on 'noctr're = Cove snnt
and hear him. Our Literary Socaety
Is open to the public e,e.y rrluay
night. Come and take part with them
in this grand work. We open at 8 p.
m. William r. Banta, president
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Negro Soldiers Loyal 70 the FLAG.

The Boston Transcript says that col
0red troops serve nobly. DesertiOns
from colored regiments do not aver
age one-tenth Of those from white
regiments. This fidelity to the colors
may be partly due to the truth Of an
old army saying that the service offers
to the white man a refuge and to the
colored man a career. Men pass life
times In the coiored regiments. cons
tented In the assurance Of the retired
pay that awaits long service and good
records. Between officers and men
grow up long trust and confidence TINT
even Browasvillc has bees powerless
TO shake.
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Forth Star Lddge No. 2, A. +. & A..
1. are sending out some beautiful in
Citations to their friends, and from the
htsrest already manifested it seems as
hough Cycling Hall, Sixth and Locust
6treet, viii be filled on Thursday even
hg December 23rd with beautifully
nade eowns worn BY the ladies wiie
Nill attend. s
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Thanksgiving Week at Zion Church.

Thanksgiving Week at Zion Church.
The jackson Memorial Zion church
at Hempstead. N. y. held special re-
ligious and literary exercises during
Thanksgiving week. which attracted
large crowds nightly. The Rev. r. H.
Otterly. pastor OF the church. is one Of
the most energetic ministers Of his de-
nomination id Greater New York and
is doing u splendid work among our
people in Hampstead. He Is also ip-
3terested ID. other lines Of work for the
fbenefit 0f the race and has 4 large cir-
ssie 0f friends. iron, which ne receives
much encourugement.
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Rkv. s. Bates Of the Maple Street
baptist church is holding very sue
Dssful ptotracted meeting; while the
|Etendance il rather small owing to the
esry damp weather. although much
aesrsst is manifested. 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

North star Lodge No. 2 A. F. and
\. N. held their annual election last
thursday night and the following OIL
Sers for the ensuing year were elect
III: w. M, James H. Woods; s. w.
benjamin y. Hack; J. w., Geo. I. Holt;
treasurer, n Tracy Blagburn; Secre-
Sry, Herbert e. Jacobs. The past
Masonic year shows q very successful
fear. hi .I
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cottoms very
pleasantly entertained = number OF
friends and relatives at q o'clock
Thanksgiving dinner, those present be-
Ing Mr.. and Mrs.. N. Kitchens, M. and
Mrs. G. G. Clay, Mrs. J. HI. Perkins,
Mrs. Sadie Garth. the Misses Rosa and
Mable Carter and Mr.. Harry Carter Of
Marshalltown and Miss Rosa Cottoms.
The remainder Of the evening Was
spent In music and general c0nvsrsa-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

DR.. b. NJ. Cohron, pastor Of the
Francis Street Baptist church, St. Jo-
|Dph No., conducted revival meetings
g the Corinthian Baptist church. DIR.
oDhron5 sermons were thoughtful,
18th the church. It. is conceded that
Pully TWENTY-FIVE people have united
Nth tho chuhch. It is conceded that
his was the most helpful meeting ever
held By the church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

Mrs. 7. Robinson and daughter, Mrs.
Howard ahd Mrs H. Smite enter
lined Mrs. II Griffith and her mother
sther and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
|nd McC Carthesof Abba at Thanksgiven
Inner.
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a WANTED Good barber at once.
,o0d wages to right party.
LII. Shelton, 217 w. 9Th st.

nj. David Johnson entertained 4
|1s1 friends Informally Friday evening
k tha residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. N.
|lyds. infhonor Of Mr.. Owen Redmond
|WAo y attending college at Grinnell.
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The protracted meeting which has
BEEN going for the past few weeks at
Ne Corinthian Baptist church came to
ScloSe Wednesday. 1t was productive
z much good. !.
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was her good fortune last July to go
abroad for three months. She visited
Liverpool, London. Clapton, Oxford.
Brussels. Antwerp and many other
leading cities Of the continent. Mrs.
Treadwell Is prominent member Of
the Grand Fountain Of the United Or
der Of True Reformers and was one Of
the pioneer workers for the establish
ment Of the Young Women's Christian
association on West Fifty-third street.
New York. q few years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

H Little Lillian Russ was operated on
)or throat trouble Thursday and Is do
hg fairly we'll at present.
Rev. Dr.. Cohrofi Of st. Joseph, Mo-,
keturned home Wednesday after a,
Geek Of revival service In our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

Rev. Woodward of Burns M. E.
Aurch has inaugurated financial rally
finish paying off the church indett-
1ness. He and his members are
orking very hard to secure the neces-
hry amount.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

Mrs. p. Lacey Of Council Bluffs and
fearl Hawkins of North Dakota were
htertained at dinner party last Mon
Nv BY Mrs. J. p. Ellison.
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III Health Is Hore Expensive Than
any Cure.

X . ( y
This country is now filed with peo-
pie who migrate across the country in
all directions seeking that which gold
cannot buy. Ninetenths Of them are
suffering from throat and lung trouble
or chronic catsrrh resulting from meg
lected colds, and spending fortunes
vainly trying to regain. lost health,
Gould every sufferer but undo the past
and cure that first neglected cold, I'll
this sorrow, pain: anxiety and expense
could have been avoided. Chamber
lain's cough Remedy is femous for its M
cures Of colds, and can always be de-
pended upon. Use it and the more
serious disease may be avoided For
sale by all druggists.
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h M. Joseph Jamerson, one Of Albia's
nbstantial. citizens, arrived In our
lty this week and has accepted q
Epsition xt the Goldstone hotel. Mr..
Emerson Is gold liver.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

Ellfs. e R. Eaater md hsr. littlss chils
oar, convincing and very spiritual.
I'm Waiting several months In our
16fysthe guests Of Mrs. J. r. Elliston,
73Dturned to their homo ia Cincinnati.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

Df. CoAron Of st. Joseph, Mo-, and
Rs1 +. Z. Griffith enjoyed delight
k1a dinner Saturday at the home of
ksv. and Mrs. 8. Bates.
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Corinthian Church AnnOuneements fOl
Sunday, Dee. s

1890 q. m-Preaching by pastor
IL m. Sunday school. ss~
1870 p. m.Basket dinner /
a p. m.-Baptismal service at First
Baptist church, corner Eighth ana ~
High
$50 D. m.-Young peoples meeting.
7::30 Preaching BY pastor. Hand OF
fellowship to new members Lords
supper.
wa 4. 4. GRIFFITH
.s5s N Minister,
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I miss Lulu Jackson Of West Eighth
street has been quite sick the past two
weeks. q.
Mra. Matilda Tolliver Of East Walker
street was tsken to Mercy hospital
Wednesday to be operated on.

NJ. and Mrs. Minor Ford of Mexico,
No srssin The, city for visit with their
cousin, NJ. r.. N. Hyde and family.
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I CI l I''Y NEWS.

(N. b. / you have relatives or
eriends visiting In the city or going to
make q visit please inform us; we
solicit al your local news.-Ed.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-03

81 Greek Hroxerb.
what the Wind gathers tho devil,
Scatters. ',
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Subscribs AZ NE Byst ~,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-01

40
Men have borne the news OF troubles
Such as ruin, with a grin,
They've been brave and never faltereu
In a battl&s roaring din,
But to some there comes moment
When they're knocked completeiY W.
This Is when. some kind friend cnuckkss'
Say, old man. you're getting fat!
Many steady heart has faltered
AS the mirror showed his hair,
Streaked with gray about the temples,
Or bald spot spreading there,
Comfort, though, was quick In coming
He could hide II with his hat
But this knocks a man twiEter; ,,,
"Bill, By George, you're getting lati
Old age comes, and we accept II,
Though with secret. panied regret
Then, our inner self keeps saying
That were really not old yet,
But, o shades of flesh reducers,
Fate deals her most singing bat
When the old acquaintance giggles;
Say, old boy, you're getting "a.
Charles Il. Barnes, in the New Aork
Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-01

The nations Of the earth They have
another the with
boring states of the of the
or the passage the Atlantic months wearisoe travel
Ship the accopshed the midst of luxurious eeg
about five days.
Is it possible to life belief
mains just fifty unless be human nature itself?
not read the books think the thoughts Of
entertain the notions
viewpoint things Larger light
superstition dspeled
asked specify point the difference bwe
spirit Of the might thus: Time
protested least to look this life state probat
endured rather than today jealous make the
life People Of intelligence have right
preparation for the life Heafu cheerful hopeful living
spirit present Truth
beauty cultivated
the utmost capacity of
mankind
figure did, in the conduct of life The laws condc
heahu living prosperity
known felt only
great That scientific knowledge wde
universal througho
leading
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-01-01
!. Washington.

: If money has anything to do with
making an EMANCIPATION a success,
that of President William H. Taft on
March 4th next, will be the greatest
this country has ever seen. Already
Chairman Allies of the finance COM
mittee has in his possession guar
antee fund of $4,000, which Is S12,-
600 larger than the total amount re-
ceived four years ago, and 1t is ex-
pected that before the contributions
cease the fund will be considerably
larger than at present. The chief
source Of revenue for the return of
this guarantee fund is the inaugural
ball, which brought in $4,000 four
years ago, while the inconqg from the
reviewing stands was about $4,000.
It is expected that theres: will be at
least 100000 visitors to washington
at inauguration time, between $4,000
and 100000 of whom will be cared for
outside of hotels.
The ways and means committee has
begun the work of framing the new
tariff bill. to be presented to the ex-
ira session of congress. Andrew Car.
negie appeared before the' committee
to testify as tS steel, its production
and cost. He was the final witness
before the committee. An attempt
was made to have him amplify with
Facts and figures his recently pub
lished statements as to the desira-
bility of reducing the present tariff
on steel and it's products. y
BY a Costa RIGA decree the impor-
tation of cattle is made FREE from
January next, when the payment Of
premium on cows and calves VIAL also
be discontinued. Until January l.,
1912 however, the government will
pavEthe sea and land freight on fine
breeds of cattle imported from the
Unittd States or Europe. "a
The president did not !eave!, Wash
ington for his last Christmas in&offlce.
Tho fact that the president%s pre-
pairing a message to congressRn the
secret service matter. perhapS may
have had something. Ito do with this
,sasisiB NAsAAsi
Fig A" Gudgeg. 9f North carolinA will
be- APPOINTED by President Roosevelt
70 be chief iustieEftiof the s9rremo
.court of the Panamagcanal zoneyfor a
term Of six years toi succeed Br. f.
Nuts Duran, whose term expirF$ on
January. l., 1T is understood thhtESec-
refarv Wright has commended tpsthe
president this appointment. Mr.. Gud-
ger is an associate Justice of the aGa-
nal zone supreme court, and has ma9e
4 satisfactory record. He formerly
was in the consular service.