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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
MONMOUTH (ILL.) NEWS.
(Last Week

Mrs. Eva Monroe, State President,
visited Agnes Moody club April ssth.
She gave very interesting and help
full talk. s
Mrs. j. e. Johnson entertained Ag-
mes Moody club and ais. Mrs. Monroe
April %. All present had a very en-
joyable time. The house was beauti-
fully decorated in the club colors, to-
gether with carnations and ferns A
two course luncheon was served. The
ladies voted Mrs. Johnson grand
hostess.
The Agnes Moody club met with
Mrs. Leonard Simms Monday after
noon May 8. A large number Of ladies
were present and a delightful luncheon
was served. All had a lovely time
and wished the met every week with
Mrs. Simms.
Mrs. Mary Neil who has been quite
i'll is better; also Mrs. Paine is better.
Mr.. Chas. Bai{y and family haye
moved into the property recently pur-
chased by him. We wish for him suc-
cess.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. John
May and family have also moved into
property they have purchased. We
are very proud Of this start and hope
that more OF our young people viii
take example.
Mr.. ). Il. Skinner has also purchased
property to add to that which he al
ready owens. We congratulate him.
He will soon own the block in which
he lives il he keeps on. II seems as If
Monmouth folks are wide awake It
is the spirit Of most Of them to own
homes and we have some homes that
we are proud Of.
The A. M. =. church held = rally
May end. Rev, Moore Of tlalesburg
assisted Rev. Mcdowell.
F..TAguesaM Moody club meets with Mrs.
Ham Stoke Thursday, May u
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A GREAT GOOD MAN GONE.

Mr.. Anderson Perkins OF Buxton,
Iowa, died in California on May 3rd
and was buried in the Buxton ceme-
terry, May 18th. He was over oi
years of age and is survived by his
wife, four daughters. five sons, one
brother and host of friends. His
funeral was held from the Mt. Zion
Baptist church and was the largest
ever held In that place. The mines
and company store were closed In his
honor and all Buxton mourns his
death. The Masons, the Odd Eel
lows. both held services over the re-
mains and the funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. r. sB Wo0dard, the
pastor, assisted by Rev. T. l.. Griffith
Of Des MOines. In the funeral pro-
cession was the Buxton band and
nearly three hundred members of the
Masonic and Odd Fellows fraterni-
ties of Buxton.
Mr.. Perkins came from Virginia to
Iowa nearly 20 years ago. In addi-
ton to laboring in the mines he
made several ventures in business.
In Muchakinock he operated a res
taurant and later operated a private
mine on his own farm. When the
camp was moved to Butxon, he built
and operated the hotel and received
the patronage Of the leading people
regardless of race. Lately he was
induced to buy land in California
from a company that was opening
up Negro colony. He bought sew
eral acres and went to California last
March to care for his land. While
there an attack Of appendicitis re-
suited in his death.
He was for many years a member
of the Baptist church and has been
deacon and Sunday school superin-
tendent and was always faithful to
his Christian profession and his
church obligations.
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PATRIOTIC RECEPTION.
Military Orders Unite In Brilliant So
ciai Function at Boston.

Military Orders Unite In Brilliant So
ciai Function at Boston.
The first grand union military recep-
ton, which was given by the Mrs.
Roger Walcott auxiliary, No. IS, and
Peter Salem garrison, No. 16, Of the
Army and Navy union at Berkeley hall,
Boston. recently, was in every respect
a brilliant and successful affair. The
orchestra, which was led by Fred p.
White, furnished excellent music, Civ
ing many Of the old time patriotic
strains. The attendance included
many distinguished military person
ages from out Of town, who Joined
heartily in the festivities of theSocca-
sion. The grand march was a feature
of the evening previous to the serving
Of supper. 1t was led BY Commander
Seamon of Peter Salem garrison and
Lady Commander Mrs. M. Cravath
Simpson OF auxiliary No. IS. The ma
tional colors were presented by Mr..
Charles Alexander, who in turn pre-
sented them to Lady Commander NJ.
G. Simpson. The c0iors, with a set Of
regalia. were given by Mrs.. Roger
Walcott, widow Of the late Governor
Walcott Of Massachusetts, after whom
the auxiliary is named. 81
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! . & & y. AZ :. !. . % .
\ Elsewhere will be found the an
no lncement Of the death of Anderson
Perkins Of Buxton, who died very sud
denly in California where he was pre-
pairing to move. He was without doubt
the best all around man in Buxton and
had been with the Company for more
than twenty FIVE years. He was the first
.colored postmaster in Iowa and was a
true race leader, not in words but in
action, and in council great church
worker; lovable husband and Master
Mason. He gave We editor his first
clerical position when he left college,
clerk in the Star Grocery Store Of
Muchakinock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
OBITUARY.
AGED PIONEER DIES,
Henry Bell a Unique Figure.

Our city has been losing some OF
her old citizens this spring and on
last Tuesday evening Mr. Henry Bell.
after lingering illness OF several
months, died at his home, 1104 FIRE.
mont street He had lived In our
city nearly half century and he
lived to be nearly one hundred years
old. He Is one OF the best known
colored men in our city and highly
esteemed by all who knew him. He
was especially mourned by the old
soldiers. for during the war he had
befriended so many OF them at the
siege and battle at Corinth, Miss.
The funeral was held from his resi-
dence Thursday at 2 o'clock, conduct
ed by Rev. T. l.. Griffith, assisted by
Rev. s. Bates, Rev. Geo. w. Gaines
and DR.. j. Dulin, and Rev. b. +. Alb
ner.
The pallbearers were JEFF Logan,
James Ruff, ]. B. Rush, John Walk
er, G. +. Tapson, T. Edwards.
Henry Bell, or Henry Essick, to use
his generic name, was born In Goose
Creek, Bedford county, Virginia, Sep
temper 2S, 1911. When the boy was
sixteen his master, Col Essick, gave
him to a son-in-law by the name OF
Dobbins who started with him from
Virginia to Alabama. They stopped
at Decatur, Alabama, for several
years and Henry was married to
'Aunty" Bell, slave on the Bell
plantation. After they had been mar
ried for two years, Dobbins wanted
to take Henry away with him but the
latter demurred. Touched by his de-
votion to his wife, Bell purchased
Henry and thenceforth he was
known as Henry Bell. taking the
name of his new master as was the
custom in slavery days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
MOLINE (ILL,) ITEMS
(Last Weekly

Presiding Elder Phillips was visi-
tor in the city Tuetday.
The Sunday Lecture club held. its
semi-annual election April 26. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Mayme Richie; Vice Presi-
dent, H. G. Walkup; Secretary, Miss
Alice German; Asst. Secretary, Mr..
Wilson; Treasurer, G. 3. Walkup, Critic
o. Wilson; Race Reviewer, Miss Mabel
Hall; Chaplain. J. 5. Colquit; Organist,
Miss Mabel Tarver; Program Com.
mittee, Mrs. M. Scott, Messrs. Pollard
and Stewart; Musical Committee, Miss
es May Wood and Mabel Tarver.
Miss Daisy Settles returned to our
city last Thursday to visit f)rtnight
with her parents.
Messrs Crump and Bershears Of
Iowa City visited in our city April IS.
the guests of Miss Mae Wood and Miss
Mabel Hall.
Mr.. Edward Robinson Of Chicago
visited his wife and little daughter
Sunday.
Mrs. Eva Monroe. president Of the
State Federation, lectured to the II. I.
B. club Saturday at the home OF the
president, Mrs. S. b. Walkup After
9 very intellectual address light re-
freshments were served by the ladies
o. the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B. Tarver enter
tanned Mrs, Monroe and Miss Settles
at dinner Sunday. VI
The colored Odd Fellows of our city
opened their new quarters in to the
public last Wednesday evening with
elaborate ceremonies, William Make.
acting as master of|ceremonies. The
The lodge colors, purple and white,
were used eth American flags in an
effective decorative scheme. Follow
ing the opening ode wv a. Stewart,
Noble Grand, gave the address Of well
come, and an able response was de-.
livered by Rev. L. W. Lewis, Miss.
Miranda Ritchie extended q welcome,
on behalf Of the Household of Ruth,
and the response was BY Mrs. R. Bright
Of Davenport. G 5ss|
There was a piano solo " Miss Alice
Make; q vocal solo by Miss May Wood;
plane solo By Miss Freda Fostor; reci-
tatio1 BY Miss Madison; instrumental
Iduet by the Misses Mabel and Clara
Tarver. A potato race furnished keen
Ienjoyment and refreshment were then
servea. Winners OF the race; Miss
Beatrice Kelsoe tirst; Miss Mabel Tar
YER second and Mrs g. Scott third.
In guessing contest O DaDgerfield
won first prize. a. Lohg second and q.
Tiftin third. The rest Of the eyering
was spent in dancing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
Subscribe for the Bystander.
Whooping Cough.

This is . more dangerous disease tha n
is generally presumed. It will be q
surprise to many to learn that more
deaths result from it than from scarlet
fever. Pneumonia often results from
ii. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in many epedemics OF
whooping cough, and always with the
best results. Delbert McKeig Of Har-
Ian, Iowa, says OF II; NY boy took
whooping cough when nine months
old. I got bottle Of Chamberlain 4
Cough Remedy which proved good.
cannot recommend it too highly. !
For sale BY all druggists.
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CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.
(Last W0ek)

The song recital given at st. Paul's
M. e. church April IS by Mrs. Craw-
ford Minor OF st. Paul was a splendid
agar. The patrons Of the concert
were enraptured with he beautiful
music of Miss Minors voice.
The loca, talent who assisted her
were the M ssrs. Gates and Bouey and
Mrs. Hawkins who gave three of her
best readings.
|. Miss Tavetta Little Of Monmouth,
III, is the guest of her siste, Mrs. Orc
Morris. ,Se
Mrs. Robert Thompson was hostess
OF pleasant party last Wednesday
eve ming, complimentary to Mrs, Geo,
Marshall OF Rock Island, who was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Marshall.
Miss Mabel Price was hostess OF the
Culture club at their last meeting
Mrs, Harry Horn win represent the
club at the coming State meeting in
Ottumw soon. .3, II.
Mrs. w. M. Lav.ll was elected .tc
represent the j y. Y. at Ottumwa.
Several people Of the city expect to
atterd the District Conference and
Sunday School.
Mr.. Edward Milligan who has been
quite sick at the home of his father
for the past two weeks is slowly i'm
proving. s.s5
Mrs. 5 u. Terry has returned from
"a pleasant visit with relative put O.
the city.
Miss 3. Terry of Boone was visi
tor in the city the past week, the guest
of her brother and sister. .in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. $. Y. Terry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
The Mission of
The RoebuCks.
New Secret Order n New York. Based on
African ideals. Seeks to FEEDER.
ate Negroes Into One Great
fraternal Union.
BY JOHN EDWARD "BRUcE CRIT"

BY JOHN EDWARD BRUCE GRIT"
There has recently come into exist
ence new Negro fraternal order called
the Benetcent and Philanthropic Or.
der of Roebucks Of America aud Eke-
where, incorporated under the laws Of
the state Of, New York. The name is
significant. and it is also expressive Of
the feelings Of its founders. The
prophet Isaiah, Kill. IA. in picturins
the condition of Babylon, which had
been threatened with destruction be-
cause Of its wickedness, said: 1T shall
be as the chased roe and as sheep
that no man taketh up. They shall
every man turn 10 his own people and
flee every one into his own land" !"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
some PEOPLE WE MEET
BY Edward stan Correspondent,

L y Z
Arriving at Boone last Friday We
went to Mr.. fuckers grocery store
where our old friend Mr.. Fred Anthony
has clerked for years. He and his
mother and brother are still living al
their home, 1103 Lynn street. the latter
is employed at the c.. E. N. R'y.
Fred is thinking of opening a grocery
store of his own. We trust he will de.
eide to locate in Des Moines, for we
believe one owned by an Afro Ameri-
can well managed in the Capital City
would be good investment.
The Messrs. B. F. Taylor and John
Starks we were unable to see. Mr.. S.
L. Terry was in Cedar Rapids and Mr..
&. w. Williams was away on his vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Fred Taborn is studying archi-
tectural drawing, and from a few OF
his specimens that we saw, he is max
ing good progress; trust he will be sue
cessful in that work. Mr.. c. H. Cole
man still lives on the West Side and
his son is now farming in Minnesota.
Rev, j. w. Dowden and Mrs. F. M.
Durtt were among the new subscribers.
Fort Dodge. We met Mr.. and Mrs.
Cunningham, former residents Of Des
Moines. the latter's health has been
poor for some time and she expects to
60 ostthe hospital for an operation.
Her mother is living with her. Mr.,
Chas. Lewis was very busy putting in
his garden products, and as usual they
have a number of chickens. Mrs. Il.
B. Buckner. and her two children still
live here. The son is attending school.
Miss Flora Kennett will hereafter read
the news as prepared for the Bystander,
also G. P. Russell. The latter has Sc
cured some good land in South Dakota
and may move there this fall. You
will see but very few unemployed men
in this city, which show progress and
thrift. We were informed that if you
want work the police will find you en-
ployment and then, if you refuse to
work, they will escort you to the city
limit and invite you to ''move on.
Mason City. There are SO many for
mer Des Moines people here that we
really felt at home. Rev. H. w. Por-
ter Of Des Moines was in the city. Mr..
John Reeler is still owner Of barber
shop and doing an excellent business.
Claud Carr has a nice shining parlor
with an excellent patronage. He is
also president Of the Tuxedo club, a
social organization. It will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Carr and family moved
from Des Moines to this city few
years ago. His wife is member OF a
woman's club that has been organized
to assist in establishing church in
this city. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Allen are
still residen nts Of this city. Mr. Allen
has not been enjoying very good health
this spring. Mr.. Elmer Wright ex-
poets to leave sometime this summer.
Mr.. Chas. Watson, one Of the pioneer
tonsorial artist, owns lovely home.
His son assists him in the shop. Mr..
Watson is one of our new subscribers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Rev. III. w. Porter returned Tuesday
rom Mason City where he has been
plding series Of meetongs, prepara-
Iry to the organizatihn of new Con-
Fegational church at that place. He
peaks very encouraging Of the pro
psed organization which will be eorgan-
led May 81. 4 !, ,ti,.# s.z
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PERSISTENCE REWARDED.
Young Brooklyn Woman Who Wor
Teachsrship BY Hard Study.
NO pIIRY X HOOKHR


BY RUBY X. BOOKER.
One Of the most encouraging signs
Of the educational progress which Is
being made by young Afro-Ansericans
in Greater New York is found in the
fact that a larger number of them are
to be found on the records who have
passed satisfactory examinations for
public school teachers, clerks and ste.
nographers, positions in the postal serv
ice and other municipal positions than
has been the case In former years
Our young women have taken on new
inspiration and seem determined tc
overcome those difficulties which for.
merly kept back many from reaching
the goal Of their ambition. They are
learning the lessons of self reliance
and persistence, by which alone they
may hope to succeed. A young woman
in Brooklyn who is making good use
of these essential qualities Is Miss
Amelia Howard, who graduated from
the girls high school in 1907 with
honors in English, mathematics and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs Ben Lewis spent Sum
day at Lucas, Iowa.
Mr.. Ross johnson OF Buxton spent
Sunday with his family in Abba. &
Mrs, Lula Miller who has been with
her sister in Des Moines is home again
this week.
Mr.. Rineheart spent Sunday In Of
tumwa. s3
Mrs. johnson who has been i'll for
several weeks is worse.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Regular services at Union Congrega-
|onal church May 18TH. The Rev. Por-
b will fill his pulpit morning and even
y. Prof. Geo. !. Holt will speak on
ke evening Of May 23rd instead Of the
th IS previously announced. The
lends who desire home are invited
me and abide with us.
Rev. H w. Porter, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

As courtesy to Miss Coleane Parker
Tho left Wednesday morning to spend
Ae summer at the lakes, Miss Estella
canton entertained anumber Of friends
st Tuesday evening at the home Of
er sister. Mrs. J. II. Brown. The
Eening was delightfully."- spent with
Lusic and games. Mrs. G. w. Stan
bn and Mrs. 7. Marshall acted as
haperones. :E5 5as.i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, editor Of The Col
|ked woman and superintendent Of the
nes Moines District A. M. E. Sunday
ehoois, is able to be out again after
bout three week S illness. Her many
fiends are glad to see her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Rev. B. F. Allen, "A. M, B. D., field
|ecretary Of the Western Baptist Con
ention, preached a splendid sermon at
eorinthian Baptist church last Wednes-
~ night and presented the work sof
he convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

The Misses Wennie and M. E. Blair
ut last Friday for their home near
Fairbanks, s. D., where they have
hoved after having lived here about
I've years. We regret to lose such in
6urtrious and exemplary young ladies'.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Mr.. Leonard Alexander, the son of
II. Price Alexander Of our city, arriv-
q in the city Monday to spend a few
lays visiting his parents. Leonard
tkes the northwest very much and says
Il ia the coming country for the young
nan. Fl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

4 The young people are preparing a
rood Musical and Literary entertain
hent tosbe given at the Union Congre-
Rational church, May 90, at 8 o'clock.
Literary and musical lovers should at
lend
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Sss The Thanksgiven sermon of the Odd
1 Fellows at Corinthian Baptist church
stas largely attended Sunday afternoon.
Att Y. George H. Woodson made the
Principle address. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Mr.. Harry Marshall and wife left
Wednesday evening for the lakes IN
Northern Iowa, where he has been EN-
Sloyed by a large hotel comphny as
hef for the coming season,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Don't fail to be present at the great
Musical and Literary entertainment
Thursday May 20, at Union Congrega-
sonal church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Miss Pearl Pritchard Of st. Louis is
visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs.
5. G. Thompson Of 524 So. E. Twenty
FIFTH street. She expects to remain
luring the summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Miss Elizabeth Pritchard who has
been in the city for the past six months
expects to return to her home in Dam
EDanyille, Va, next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

q Mrs. James P. Hamilton and family
SNill soon move to Chicago, where they
1Eill remain indefinitely. We regret
heir leave from our city.
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i Special sermons at Corinthian Bap-
list church next Sunday morning and
Evening. All cordially invited. Spec
~ music Sunday evening.
T. L. Griffith, pastor.
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Miss Mabel Bass is now employed by
Mrs. King the dressmaker.
Rev. T. L. Griffith was called to Bux-
Ton Wednesday to preach Mr.. Ander-
son Perkins funeral.

Miss Marguerite Fields is in Red Oak,
Iowa playing the piano for. company
where she is employed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Wanted Good barber, will pay good
wages. Write to H. r.. Moore, 109
avenue, Iowa City, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Mr.. Jesse Graves will leave the first
Bof the month for the lakes with crew
Sof walters to spend the summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Messrs. Archie Day and J. E. Jones
|of Chesterfield have improved their
property by adding another story.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-05-14

Wanted First class colored barber
! work in five chair shop. Apply to
lee Greenway, Muscatine, Iowa.
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Ind. .try Of w. w. Morgan.

w. w. Morgan Of Glen Ridge, N. j..
operates a. succ cessful automobile scrv-
Ice. He started in business in 1907 by
opening a garage and repair shop with
a capital Of 500. At the end Of the
first year his receipts were $2,779.63.
The second year, 1908, the gross earn
5ings were $4,4S6.27. His garage and
repair shop are kept busy all the time,
and he also keeps one large automo-
bile for hire and has established a
hack and cab service at the Delaware,
iLackawanna and Western railroad
station at Montclair. N. j.. Thus en-
couraged, Mr.. Morgan has formed a
company and had the business incor-
porated under the laws Of New Jer-
sey. which is to be known as the Au-
tomobile Service Company of New
Jersey. II NJ. St
Appreciation For Thsir Pastor.
a grand concert was given recently
by Mrs. Hannah Taylor ut Jersey
City, N. j., who was assisted by the
Misses Annie and Evelyn Gibson. who
are students at the high school. but
very much interested in religious work.
The proceeds from the concert were
given to the pastor Of St. Marks
AL. M. E. church as a token Of the re-
spect and esteem IN which he is held
by the members. ssSi s ss Ss3tI
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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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Now is the time to pay your subscrip
ton.