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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the
eighth annual session of the Iowa
State Afro-American Council will be
held at Mt. Zion A. M. e. church
Ottumwa, Iowa, on Monday, July 5,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m.
All local councils, Negro churches.
lodges, clubs or other race organiza.
tions In Iowa are cordially invited to
send one delegate for each ten mem
bers, accompanied by 800 member
ship fee for each delegate.
The recent unsuccessful attempt to
have our last state legislature pass
such law as would make unlawful
almost every Negro lodge in Iowa,
and the refusal Of that body to open
the doors of all higher institutions
Of learning to the youth of our race
In this state render It highly expedi-
ent that every organization in the
state having for It's object the promo
tion Of the welfare of the race should
be represented In this meeting.
The OttumWa Local Council will
provide free entertainment for lodg-
ing and breakfast.
BY order,
s. Joe Brown, Pres,
Rev. 7. L. Griffith,
Chairman Elk. Com.
Des Moines, June Is, 1909.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
kEokUk NOTES.
(Last wssk.l

The remains OF the late John Hos.
kins who died in Chicago, was brought
here for burial Saturday morning May
81, accompanied by his son Hugh Hos.
kins and friend Homer Singleton. The
remains were taken TO the home Of
Miss Katie Owens, 1928 Morgan street.
The funeral occurred from Pilgrim
Rest church Sunday efternoon 1t 1880.
A. large concourse Of sorrowing friends
gathered to pay their last tribute Of
respect. Mr.. HIskins formerly lived
in Keokuk and was good citizen and
greatly respected by all who knew
him. He was Is years Of age and had
been i'll about one year. The remains
inferred ia Oakland cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Trent Of Bnrling-
ton attended the funeral Of Mr.. Trent's
uncle, John Hoskins.
Mrs. Mary Giyens and Mrs. America
Lewis Of Kahoka and Mr.. Rutherford
OF Macon City attended the funeral Of
their brother John Hoskins.
Mr.. I've Hoskins Of Davenport at-
teneed the funeral Of his uncle. John
Hoskins. Z
Mr.. Trent Of st. Joseph. Mo-. was in
attendance at the funeral o. Mr.. John
Hoskips. ss
IL Nm Sslby -Johsson ia on The sick liat-s
Mrs. M. n. Bland, 1929 High street,
has been very sick but is some better
IT this writing. Friends hope for her
speedy recovery.
Miss Myrtle Craig is reported quite
i'll at her home, Gil N. Fifth street.
Mesdrmes Emma Teabeau, b. l..
Anderson, A. j. Fields and Rev. w. A..
Searcy attended the Grand Court Of
Heroines OF Jericho last week, which
convened in the city Of Davenport, Ia.
A three days session was held under
the splendid presidency Of Of Mrs. Ella
Walknp Of Moline, Ill, who was re-
elected to the Office of M. "A. @. NJ.
The session OF 1919 ,yill be held in the
City Of Keokuk, Ia.
Miss Mabel Bland, q graduate Of the
class OF 1909, won the second Kilbourn
prize at the commencement exercises
OF the Keokuk High School, amounts
ing to forty dollars. We are pleased
to give this report Of this charming
young lady who is scarcely II years
Of age. We consiaer it great honor
TO hetself and family. This is the first
time that any thing Of the kind has
occurred in Keokuk High School, and
she is being congratulated on every
side. Miss Mabel has the opportunity
Of accepting scholarship in the school
Of Booker 4. Washington in Tuskegee,
Ala, with the privilege Of selecting
any course she may choose, with all
expenses paid This is the third
daughter to graduate from Keokuk
High school, and two more will come
out in two years hence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
A. M. E. Church Annual Dist
Conference.

This week, Tuesday and Wednesday,
the annual meeting of the A. M. p.
church conference held its session at
the "A. M. E. church, Second and Center
streets, Bishop C. 7. Shaffer of Chica-
60, ILL.,, Of this bisopric district pre-
sided, and good attendance Of about
fifty ministers and church workers
were present. Many good reports and
papers were read. Among those who
addressed the meeting were Miss Jen-
ME Jones of Oskoloosa, Miss Fannie
Oliver, w. S. Page, Timothy Tyler, w.
H. Robinson, P. NJ. Lewis, P. s. Err
vim, H. Lackey, R. Knight, R. B. Man
ley, A. L. Johnson, j. W., Dowden, D..
A. Butler, M. G. Newman, u. D.
Peterson, S. w. Stansberry, G. w.
Gaines. ". R. Morgan; ]. H. Bell, p.
E. Butler, Jessie Walden and G. Cole
man.
The meeting adjourned Wednesday
evening and Thursday morning the
District Sunday School convened their
annual meeting. Full report next
week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Noted Baptist
Clergyman Dies.
Rev. WlllIam 7. Dixon. DID,. Pastor Of ths
Concord Baptist Church Of Christ.
Brooklyn. n. T.. For Fort.sk
Years. Passes Away.
~ N. a. popsoN.

The Rev. William T. Dixon. d. D..
who died at lis late home in Brook
lyn, N. u, recently. was one Of the most
distinguished as well as widely known
Baptist preachers among Afro-Ameri-
cans In the United States. At the time
his death occurred he had been the
faithful pastor Of the Concord Baptist
Church Of Christ. Brooklyn, for nearly
forty-six years, having taken charge
In October, 1868. He received his IL
cense to preach from the Abyssinia
Baptist church, New York, In 1869.
Before entering the ministry DIR. Dixon
taught public school at Stonington,
Conn; Flushing N. y, and at Balti-
more. 1t was while he was teacher
in the latter city that he met Miss Ma
tilda A. Wilson. whom he afterward
married. Five children were born to
them, two Of whom survive him.
Mrs. Dixon, however, did not live very
long. DIR. Dixon's second marriage
was to Miss Angeline @. Frazier Of
Arlington. Va, who, with two children,
survives him.
William Thomas Dixon was born In
Elisabeth street, New York, Sept. 8,
1888. His parents were George l.. and
Matilda Dixon. He received his etlu-.
cation in the public schools Of Brook
lyn, where he lived nearly all Of his
life. Among his closest friends in
the ministry for a nusnber Of years
were Henry Ward Beecher, DR.. Storrs.
Hiram Hutchins, Rufus Lewis Perry,
Amos N. freeman, T. Doughty Miller,
r. D. Wynn and William H. Philips,
OF whom only the latter two are liv-
ing. DR.. Dixon was not rated as a
pulpit orator, but an effective preacher
Of the simple gospel of Jesus Christ.
As a pastor he was faithful and true
to the members Of his church and con-
gregation and the public generally,
for he visited the sick, aged and infirm
Of all denominations and was called
the pastor Of all the people, the dean
of the Afro-American clergy. The
Concord Baptist Church Of Christ, OF
which he was the pastor, was started
In little frame building on Concord
street, near 3old. AT the time Paator.
Dixon took charge Of It there were
about fifty scattered members, few OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
THE oLAss-PERRY NupTlALs

Missouri mad Iowa united in holy
wedlock last Saturday. June 18th at
high noon, when Oscar 1. Glass ct
Des Moines, Iowa, was married 10
Miss Louise M. Perry Of st. Joseph,
Mo-, at the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. Perry, who Is well knowli
mattress maker Of st. Joseph. There
we're only about thirty of the friends
who witnessed the wedding cere-
mony. after which a wedding dinner was
served, then the parties left immedi.
ately for Des Moines where they will
be at home at 1921 Chestnut street,
to their friends. The groom is one.
Of our well known industrious young
society men, and the bride is a So
ciety lady Of her city, a school teacn-
er in said city for the past four
years. They received many useful
and valuable presents. We extend
to them congratulations and wish for
them a long successful married life:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
OF Interest to Farmers and rlechanlc

Farmers and mechanic frequently
meet with slight accidents and injuries
which cause them much annoyance
and loss Of time. A cut or bruise may
be cured in aboat one-third the time
usually required by applying Cham
berlain's Lininent as soon as the inju-
ry is received. This liniment is also
valuable for sprains, soreness Of the
muscles and rheumatic pains. There
is no danger Of blood poisoning result
ing from an injury when Chamber
lain's Liniment is applied before the
part become ;nflamed and swollen.
For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Annual Meeting 81 X. Of p.

The next annual meeting Of the
grand lodge Of Knights Of Pythias Of
the District Of Columbia and Maryland
is scheduled to be held at Cambridge,
Nd, for four days beginning Monday,
July 10. Chancellor George a. Watty
has done an admirable work for the
order during his administration both
in bringing up the membership to
large numbers and in strengt gthenins
the subordinate lodges In finance.
Harmony seems to peryade the ranks,
and the Institution IS In fourishing
condition. "A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Mrs. Genevie Briggs Of Ft. Dodge
las in the city this week and visited
Y Eer parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell.
She was enroute to Davenport to at
tend the Baptist Sunday School Con
$vention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
CLAY-GRAY NUPTIALs.

Our city witnessed another wedding,
the contracting tparties were Miss
Louise Clay to Mr.. William Gray, both
of this city. The wedding took place
last Monday evening at Mrs. Adams,
mother Of the groom; Rev. Geo. w.
Gaines officiating. Quite few friends
were present and enjoyed the elaborate
bridal dinner. May the best wishes 60
with them through this vale Of life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Nj Nj Mr. Arthur Pittman, who is student
sSt the State University, entering the
Senior class this coming school year,
visited in our city Sunday, enroute to
his home in Omaha, Nebr. While here
Vie was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
EN. Hyde.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Mr.. ]. E. Todd who has been cook
ing at Estherville. Ia, was called home
on account of the illness of his wife.

Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock
Island, ILL.,, arrived in the city last
week for visit of several days with
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. A. Fulton Of
1920 Park street. On her return home
she will take her little grand daughter,
Irene, for short visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

n Rev. Chas. Mclean Called Schlatter
Ethe faith preacher) will preach next
Sunday at 2 p. m. and at 2 o'clock at
Nngersoll park. All the sick will be
Ehealed free; daily healing will be given
free at the Sabin House, 527 Fourth
SStreet free. All are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

The Masons Of North Star Lodge
&have sent out invitations to their festi-
Wal ST. Johns Day, Thursday June "a,
IND are expecting quite few from out
ssf the city. Many pretty gowns will
Sbo worn that evening. " "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

u Miss Mary Montague, one Of our
Ewell known and highly esteemed ladies',
Ecame home last week from California
where she has been for the past two
years. She was called here at the bed
|side Of her only brother, Artemus, who
Eis very sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
The Ice Cream Method Of Reforming
Homes Found for 500 Children.
The Place Of Women's Clubs.
Especial to Bystander.)

Chicago, Ill. Miss Myrtle Arbuckle
received Freshman class prize at
graduating exercises Of Provident Hos
pital Training School for nurses, held
at Abraham Lincoln Centre in Chicago
June 8. Miss Arbuckle is completing
three mounth's course in I tDiatetics,
and milk labratory training at North
Western University where milk feed
ings are prepared for 35 infants day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

4 Regular services at Union Congre-
&gational church Sunday June 20. 1890
@a. m. special sermon to the youths,
Iyoung men and young women.
10 m. Children $ Day exercises.
E1 8 p. m. topic, A Tired Man and the
ERemedy.D All are invited to attend
Ethe services. s3
IA. w Porter minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Grand Chancellor Of the Iowa K. Of
B. was in our city Wednesday on busi-
6ess, He says that tn ortlsr meets ins
buxton tris year the fourth Tuesday IN
July, and they expect profitable
meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Our collector will be in Davenport,
SMuscatine, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
and Marshalltown this and part Of
next week. We urge upon every sub
sscriber to be prepared to settle their
sback dues to the Bystander, for many
Edid not pay anything last year except 2
broken promise; 50 be honest and pay
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

q Mr.. and Mrs. j. i. Thompson served
- 8 o'clock dinner to Mrs. Henry
oberts Of Minneapolis and Mrs. R. N.
hyde last Friday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
He Guessed il.

Howell What became Of Rowell
Who was here when lived here?
Powell---TIe died OF throat trouble
Howell Well. I'll be hanged.
Mi Powell--Yes that's the way he died
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

h Rev. M, G. Newman Of Sioux City
was in our city this week attending the
VA. M. E. church Dist. Conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Oscar Glass while in st. Joseph last
Friday night attended the annual COM
|mencement Of the High School.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

H Rev. burden, formerly Of this city
hut now Of Boone, made q visit to our
city Monday and while here called at
Rnt the Bys, ander Office. !.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Misses lone Wilson, Pearl Hammitt
md Jessie Bell formed theaterical
party Saturday at the Majestic. All
report . fine time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

w. H. Milligan, G. M, of Cedar
Rapids was in our City Saturday and
Sunday on official business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
H. E. williams Of Ottumwa was call
"a to our city on business Saturday.
] Miss Marie Crosby one Of our young
girls, left this week for Oskaloosa to
Ito spend the summer.

Miss Louisa Mason Of Mt Pleasant is
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. A. Boamer
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Mrs. Henry Roberts left Monday for
Davenport, ritter spending week with
her Des Moines friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Rev. T. L. Griffith left this week for
Davenport to attend the State Baptist
Sunday School Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Mrs. j. E. Todd who is very sick at
The Methodist hospital is not much bet
Ter at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
CITY NEWS.

IN. B. I you have relatives or
! friends visiting In the city or going to
make visit, please inform US; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

THE DEL1NEAToR FOR JULY.
Saving New York in Summer.
What a College Girl Can Do.
The Ice Cream Method Of Reforming
Boys.
. Homes Found for 500 Children.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-28
Three Spools Of J.P.
Z 0 ats MactA1ne
Threa d for lOc

Genuine coWhide solid leather suit
cases, 500 and 600 values Q o.
while they last..,............" v1.0 ID
Mems heavy work shoes, solid as a
rock throughout, lis val 1 nn
ues while they last, per pr. ID y
Boys and girls school shoes, satin
calf and Dongola, sizes q to y, 1875
values, while they last n
pair ...................... OIL
Sizes Il to 2, $50 kind, I -
pair lilo
Women s Dongola lace or button shoes
medium heels, 1.75 and 200 I no
values, pair ...............-. DO
Boys high grade box shoes, all sizes.
LIS, 200 and 2. so shoes, ] 90
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W.
Ladies Juliets warm felt lined shoes
with fur tops, %. so and I mn
1.75 grade, pair ................ AuUO
Women's House Wrappers, percales
and fannelettes, LOO and 1.25 ~
values. while they last.......... JU
10000 a;'0 to 200 Wrappers '..'''''. 100
Ladies fast black Cotton a.
Hose, 1Oc grade pair ................. u
Racine feet in black or
worth zoe ls p pair, now. &C
ladies Medicated fine wool Under
wear, all sizes;1.25 CO.
values, garment. u IL
Ladies Shirt Waists, assorted colors
and fabrics, 65c and 75c 90
values, for ......................... gE Cd IL
Mems Union Made Overalls. SOC
grade. while they last, o.
pair .s...............s........ u W.
Mems 800 Fancy Vests, L M
at. .......................... l.UsJ
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-28

M0TuEQc This feature will APP
lIo lite peal to you if you are
interested in the boy or
juvenile suit question. Each mum Der
is an immense saving to you for pres
ent or future use. Note The Prices.
Boys knee pants suits, ages 5 to Is
years, all our 225, $50 and In
2.75 suits for. .................. I'D
Boys knee pants suits, ages 5 to is
years, all our 800 and 3.75 4 ~
suits while they last......... .JA
Boys knee pants suits ages to Is
years, all our 400, 425 and q NJ
4 so suits while they last. X,0H
Boys knee pants suits ages 5 to II
years, all our 500, 5. so and 600 suits
while they last, q m
suit for.,......,.'.................. 3.yJ
Child's juvenile suits ages p to 5
years, while they last nm
f............o............ uUU
Child's juvenile suits, ages p to 8
years, $50 and 800, suit N
IOf. ................... ........... Ill "
Child's overcoats, ages to 8 years
Of age, 2. so to $50 coats 1 m
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LUZ
Boys heavy REFERS with or without
storm collar, your choice [ nm
DID,. ............,,...,..... ~ ID
Boston leather suit cases 90
with brass locks. ................. III Ill
Suit cases worth to 800 nm
your choice for this sale... "a y
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-28

We have divided our entire stock of
Mems Suits into separate lots, each
lot is an immense gain to you and
big loss to, us. Read each lot to See
how we are cutting prices.
LOT 1. Consists Of our Mems Sack
Suits, our former 700 and q On
800 values, while they last j %
LOT 2. Consists of our Meas Sack
Suits, our former $50, 900 n 90
and 1000 suits, pei suit...... U,JU
LOT 8. Consists of our Mems Sack
Suits, our former 1900, 1880 to Is 90
Suits, while they last, per q on
suit. ..........,................. UsU u
LOT 4. Consists of our Mems Sack
Suits, our former 1900, 1850 and
1850 suits, while they on
last, per suit I.OJ
LOTS. Consists of Mems Sack Suits
our former price 1900 to "a
5000 suits, per suit ...... 4.J4
LOT 6. Consists of our Mems Sack
Suits, our former 1900 and $3.50
suits, while they last, II "a
per suit. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. U.U
Young Mems Storm listers, deep
collars, our former 500 on
coats, while they last....... .OJ
We have classed our entire stock Of
Mems Overcoats in distinct lots,
each one is a special hummer and will
appeal to the economical and shrewd
buyer.
LOT /. Mems Overcoats, our former
700, $50 and 800 Coats, . IN
while they last .............,. y. u
LOT2. Mems Overcoats, our foraer
500, 900 and 1000 coats, l. r.
while they last................ d al
LOTS. Mems Overcoats, our former
1900, 1880 and 1900 coats, n 90
while they last, coat......,. gg.UgD
LOT 4. Mems Overcoats, our former
e CO.. It's. while ill 1 they 11 last II ,4
LOT s. Mems Overcoats, our former
1880, 1900 and 5000 Ia &C
coats. while they last...... 4,4J
LOT 6. Mems Overcoats, our former
% so and $500 coats, - m
while they last........... 100
Mems Cravenettes. our former 1900
garment. while they = ~
last. f.j3
Mems Cravenettes, our former 1900
garment while they q III
last. ............................. JsJ9"
Mems loo Pants, while they ne@
last ........................... Q u
Mems $50 pants, while 1 nm
they last. .....,................. sUU
Mems 1.75 pants. while IN
they last, pair. liz
Mems Pants. 200 and $50 1 40
values, pair .,.................. ~
Mems Pants, $50 and 2.75 values.
while they last, 90
per pair. aaUU
Mems Pants, 800, 3.25 and $50
values, while the last, q 30
per pair. ...........,.............." AaUU
Mems Pants, 400 and 45o values,
while they last, % 90
per pair. ZsOU
Mems Pants, 500, $50 and 800
values, while they last . 60
pair....................>......... UsUU
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
NORWICH suPERiNTENDENTs
 AT STATE MEETING
Seventh Annual Session Held at Mer- iden, at Which 8. p. Willard of Col chester Spoke.

Norwich was represented by Supt. W. D. Tillson of the Central district and F. J. Working of the Wequonnoc district at the seventh annual conven- ton of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superlntendents in Mer- iden on Saturday. Among the subjects discussed were the teaching boys and girls to work with their hands, so that upon graduating they will be better fit- ted for the duties of men and women, and safeguarding the health of the school child.
 The speakers in the morning were William C. Holden of the Hartford High school and Miss Anna Barrows of the Teachers college, New York.
 The afternoon session was devoted to the discussion of hygiene in public schools, and was divided into medical inspection school nurses. sanitary drinking arrangements and ventilation. Officers were also elected.
 The fourth yearly meeting of the Connecticut Association of School Boards was also held, and was given and meaning of recent educational leg islation. Among the speakers were Howell Cheney of Manchester, Charles M. Hall of New Milford and $. P. Will alrd of Colchester. The election of .offi- cers resulted as follows:
 President, Strong Comstock; Wilton: first vice president. J. M. Hubbard, Middletown; secretary. Charles M. Hall, New Milford; treasurer. G. F. McCabe, Cheshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
HOUSING sENp-oFF
Given Mir. and Mrs. Henry F. Parker in Poushkeepsie-To Take European Trip Later.

The Poughkeepsie Star of Thursday evening had the following to say of the send-off given Mir. and Mrs. Henry F. Parker in that city Wednesday eve ming of last week:
 The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Eastmead Scofield at Christ church last evening was an suspicious event at the church, and there was large attendance. The reception at the house was a pretty affair, and con gratulations were showered on the young people. The two little flower children, Annette and Lester Parker, children of MT. and Mrs. Gerald l.. Parker of Brookline. Mass, received many compliments on their appear ance
 Miss Scofeld made a charming bride and her gown was very hand some. Going away, she wore a brown tailormade suit with hat to match. A crowd of young people in a carriage followed the bridal party to the station where red lights were burned and con fetti flew thick and fast.
 The bride and bridegroom were the center of attraction and the young people made things merry for them while they had to wait. Just before the train came in all gathered around them and sang a farewell song.
 MT. and Mrs. Parker remained at the Hotel Ten Eyck in Albany over night, leaving today for Chicago and other cities in the middle west, after which they will go south. They are to take a trip abroad later in the year.