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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07
Doty & Peterson

Saturday evening at Walkers
Hall the knights and Ladies of
Security installed their officers
for the ensuing year. The new
officers as follows:
Pres. Emma Neufnd
LIST Vice Pres, Lizzie Casey
I'd Vice Pres, Mrs. Sullivan
Prelate. Mrs. O'Ciorman
Financier, Catherine Kennedy
Secretary, f. j. Dietrich
Conductor, Lillian Dietrich
Asst Conductor, Sophia Brinker
Guard, Mrs. Patrick.
Sentinel, Jno. O'Gorman.
After the Installation cere-
monies, Ambrose Burke on be-
half of the members, presented
the retiring President, l.. S.
Haskins, with a beautiful rock
ing chair, as a token of their re-
gard and esteem for him.
Mr.. Haskins responded with
an eloquent speech enjoyed by
all present. Mr.. Haskins has
presided over this Council for
the past ten years and retires
with good wishes of all. At
the close of lodge delicious re-
freshments were served. Then
dancing was INDUCED in. All
reported an excellent time. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Irish
returned from Aurora, Neb., on
Friday evening last, where they
had been the past month visi-
ting relatives and friends.
Gene Duer and wife of Lake
View, and John Duer and wife
of Charter Oak, are in the VAL
ley for a visit with relatives
They drove down to the Valley
in their automobile.
c. Carter of Council Bluffs,is
in the Valley on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Kellogg
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Dewell
and daughter Joy drove to
Dunlap yesterday in the form
ers automobile.
M. Berts one of the dredge
men east of town fell out of a
tree yesterday while hunting
for squirrels and was hurt quite
seriously. He was taken to DR..
Boughton's Hospital and after
an examination, it was found
that both ankles were sprained
and his back was hurt severely
The doctor says it will be sever
al weeks before he can walk
again and then he will be weak
for some time afterward. The
fall was..about sixty feet and
the peculiar thing was he lit on
his feet.
Fifty-three saloons in Co.
Bluffs paid the Mulct tax in
september. That ought to be
saloons enough to quench the
thirst of a city the size of Co.
Bluffs.
Williams Kidney Pills
Have you neglected your
Kidneys? Have Won ovarwnrL.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07
Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
FOR BACKACHE

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Fitz-
gibbon are spending the day
in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Jo Smiley left for Chicago
Saturday evening to continue
his studies in the Medical Dep
artment of Northwestern Uni
versity.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

w. A. Riley, wife and chill
dren, left for Peoria, Illinois, on
Sunday morning, for a ten days
visit with relatives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

F. M. Sales was a pleasant
caller at this office today
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07
Fred Orr left for S. Oak. this
on land business.

DR.. and Mrs. H. N. Warren
drove to Orson Sunday and
spent the day visiting friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Edgecomb
drove up from Omaha today in
his automobile.
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Monday Oct 4

S. B. Ross of Onawa was in
the Valley Sunday the guest of
his brother VIII. Ross the pict-
ure show man.
Mrs. Matte Hummell of Lo-
gan was the over Sunday guest
of Mrs. A. B. Berry.
Mrs. Jewell Fountain of Nor
folk is in this city visiting rela-
tives for a few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

M. O'Connor and j. Dimmick
went to Minnesota last eve
ming on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Myers
and Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Myers
drove to Modale in their auto.
mobile yesterday and spent the
day visiting relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

c. A. Puddy has completed
putting in the Parker Steam
Laundry machinery.
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c. Carter of Council Bluffs.is
in the Valley on business.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Kellogg
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Dewell
and daughter Joy drove to
Dunlap yesterday in the form
ers automobile.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

A. N. Fountain made a bust
ness trip to Council Bluffs to-
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

All the Dentists Of this city
are attending the Dental NEE
ting in Omaha TODAY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Irish
returned from Aurora, Neb., on
Friday evening last, where they
had been the past month visi-
ting relatives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Gene Duer and wife of Lake
View, and John Duer and wife
of Charter Oak, are in the Val.
ley for visit with relatives,
They drove down to the VALLEY
in their automobile.
q Cortor ~ Ca,.a;l p,m
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-07

Claud Burkett is painting the
w. C. Fensler home on 4th st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
||MethodiSts Seek
To Reach Masses
tdscatioaA Congresses Bshg Freqseats
Keld Whh View Of Stimslatlas be&
yosA sad Aduh members of
To Race Bshop ". ].
Gaines No.sbk Address.

! The African Methodist Episcopal
church is making strong efforts In be-
half OF the popular education Of the
masses Of our people. 1t not only
maintains some twenty odd education
al institutions in the south for the
training Of the young. but 1t is max,
Ing an attempt 10 stimulate the adult
portion OF the race as well.
Educational congresses are being
held throughout the country. one in
each episcopal district. Recent ses-
sions were held In the Fifth Episcopal
district at St. Josept, Mo-, and in the
Second Episcopal district at Norfolk.
Va.
The last Of these congresses was
held at Asbury Park. N. j., the early
part OF this month under the auspices
Of the conferences OF the First Epis-
copal district Of the A. NJ. II. church,
consisting Of the Philadelphia, New
Jersey, New York and New England
conferences. At the Asbury Park con-
gress the ministers and laymen OF the
district rendered reception to Bishop
W. j. Gaines. at which were present
distinguished divines from all parts Of
the northeast. Bishop Gaines deliver
cd notable address on '.The Condi-
ton Of Education OF the Negro" BY
those who heard him this was said to
be the masterpiece in oratory Of the
occasion. Bishop Gaines said in part:
Nations and races have their difficulties
10 surmount and the problems Of their
iestiny to settle. No nation has ever
risen to greatness and glory which did
not meet tremendous obstacles and which
did not carve out Of their very dangers
the path to dominion and power!
Greece had such problem to solve
when the millions Of Persia were swarm
Ing on her shores. but she went bravely
10 the battlefield. and Marathon and Sala-
mis- was tho result.
Rome had the problem of her destiny to
solve when Hannibal. with his Carthe-
zenians. was knocking at her gates Eng
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
Henson Says He
Went All the Way
PeaSy's Afrs.Amercan Companion h inter.
New Says tho Report That = D'd Not Go
70 Tie North Poie Is Absolutely Untrue.
! Went the Whole Distance Side
BY Side VIII tho Commaader."

The Cook-Peary north pole contro-
versy has been doubly Interesting by
the straightforward story Of Matthew
Henson, Peary's indomitable assistant.
who, according to the most authentic
reports, made the following statement
Sept. 10:
I'VE arrived at the pole Just before
noon. April Q. the party consisting of
the commander. myself, four Eskimos
and thirty-s!x dogs. divided into two
dctachments equal in number and
headed respectively by Commander
Penry and myself.
K I'VE had left the last supporting
party Mt 81 degrees SIS minutes. where
we separated from Captain Bartlett.
Captain Bartlett regretted that he did
not have q British Tag to erect on the
ice at this spot. SO that the photograph
might show this as the farthcst north
to which the banner of England had
been advanced
''Our first task on reaching the pole
was to build two igloos, us the wealth
cr was hazy and prevented taking ac-
curatc observations to confirm the dis
tance Travelled from Cape Columbia.
Having completed the snow houses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
MONMOUTH, I'LL, NOTES.

Mrs. j. G Johnson entertained a few
Of her lady friends Thursday in honor
of Mrs. Frank MaIlroy Of Jacksonville,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Anna Wallace Of Gales.
burg.
Mr.. Chas. Sharpe and wife have re-
turned from business trip to Jackson
vile, Ill. sst3Z e2~'2
Mrs. Susie McWilliams was hostess
to twenty ladies last Thursday. A
sumptus five course dinner was served.
The out of town guest were Mrs. F.
Mallroy Of Jacksonville and Mrs. John
Forte and daug ghters, the Misses Nina
and Charlotte of Moth Dakota l
( The Monmouth Labor Band will spend
w ednesday in Mt. Pleasant, Ia, where
the are billed to furnish music for a
celebration.
I Mr.. Camm Collins, formerly of Mon
mouth now Of Peoria, spenta few days
here visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Frank Mallroy has returned to
her home in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Samuel Cox entertained Rev. S.
Mcdowell and choir Of the A. M. e.
church last Tuesday. Rev. Mcdowell
leaves this Tuesday morning for Moline
where he will attend the A. M. E..
conference which is now in session thre.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Sunday was the last quarterly meet
ing at Bethel A. M. f. church for this
conference year. Presiding Elder
Phillips preached two very able sermons
ofternoon; and evening.
Everyone is busy getting ready for:
conference Whicha is right at the door.
Quite number Of strangers are IN
the city. a. ss
Mrs. D. S. Johnson entertained
twelve ladies Thursday the l6 from 3 to
6 in honor Of Mrs. Garnett of Atchlson,
Kans. A daiuty three course luncheon
was served by the hostess. The after
noon was spent in playing games. The
guests departed vowing the hostess a.
fine entertainer. $
Rev. w. w. Williams is entertaining
his daughter and son-in-law from Bux-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Brown and family
Mrs. Russell Of Farnum street is.
quite sick. She has been confined to-
her bed for some time.
Miss Hazel Busey, age Is Of GIG
Eastern avenue, was awarded the
second prize in sewing contest at
Young & McCabes. Rock Island, III.
Mrs. Houston and granddaughter
lone were callers at the residence Of
Mrs. Samuels Sunday.
Mr.. Arthur A. Williams acted as
host at surprise party givenin honor
Of Miss Ella McGaw at the home Of
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott McGaw
Wednesday evening Sept is. "A three
course luncheon was served at 1880
and dancing was enjoyed until 4 late
hour. Those present from out Of the
city We're Miss Grace Morton, Messrs.
Fred Slaughter, Arthur Williams and
Howard Burris Of Rock Island.
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oTrumwA NEWS.

Miss Anna Myers entertained in hon
or Of Rev. B. F. Abner and wife at :
| Z clock dinner Friday Sept. II. ct her
home 353 N. Marion street. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
IStrothers and N Il. Geo. E.Taylor.
Mrs. Katie Richardson who has besh.
visiting her sisters, Mrs. ]. hopkins
and Mrs T. Spicer, has returned to her
home in Buxton.
Rev. Abner has recently accepted
the call as pastor Of the Second Baptist
church, and the church looks forward
to a great success during his ministery.
Miss Margaret Homes and Lorena
Tinson spent Wednesday attending the
fair at Bloomfield
Rev and Mrs. Abner were the guests
Of Mrs. Sarah Porter, sos Ogden street.
at 2 o'clock luncheon Sunday Sept 10.
Mrs Anna Rose and Mrs. Francis
Hicks gave an entertainment at the A.
M. E. church last evening for the bene-
fit of the pastor. There was a very
good attendance.
Mr.. Harold Price Of Cedar Rapids,
who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs.
VIM. Bailey, $50 Centre avenue, has
returned home. ia
Rev. and Mrs Abner were delight
fully surprised by granite shower,
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
J. Willioms Sept. 16. A two course
course luncheon was served The,
young couple were the recipients Of
many useful articles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
FORT MADISON NOTES.

Mr.. William Harper left Tuesday for
Ann Arbor, Mich, where he will enter
college.
Mrs. Mollie Eubanks returned home
this week after spending q few days in
Chicago.
miss Bessie Basfield, who Is making
tour through the West, stopped in
Ft. Madison to visit her mother, Mrs.
Nellie Castleman. She is an excellent
musician and made the home pleasant.
She also visited Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
Banister at Peoria and left for Chicago
to make her home. Id. III &t,
John Blannon died at his home, south
of Peaks amusement park, Tuesday
morning Sept. IA, at 5:45; age 66 years,
A months and days. The cause Of his
death was due to injuries received by a
fall some time ago. He is survived by
a wife and two chilren, a son daughter.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
ALBA horEs.

Miss Henrietta Jones Of Chicago is
making visit at the parental home Of
Henry and Loucindia Jones for few
weeks. 35 ~
A social given BY the members and
friends os the A. y !: r. church Mon.
day evening,
Miss Matte Boman Of Des Moines
is visiting at the parental H. Boman
home since Thursday.
Mrs. E. Grayson accompanied Mrs.
H. Bell to annual conference this week.
Mr.. Udell,Lewis Of Oskaloosa visited
a the home of his parents Mr.. Ben
Lewis over Sunday Rev. ]. H. Bell left
Tuesday morning to attend annual
conference.
MIR. Wallace M. Davis of Evansville,
Ind, returned to his home in Abba
on Wednesday and will remain at the
parental home, Monroe and G. A.
Davis.
Mr.. Sim and Bud Jetfers of Buxton
was in Abba Sunday.
Miss Mildred Lewis is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Of Missouri
spent few hours in Abba visiting
friends and relatives before going to
Bvxton. to visit their daughter, Miss
Morris.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24

Rev. George w. Gaines left this week
to attend the annual Conference of the
sA.s m. E. church at Moline. III. Rev.
Gaines has only been in our midst one
year, yet he has proven himself to be a
conscientious, able christian devine;
well trained in methodism by 40 years
experience. He has built the A. M. Z.
church up spiritually and financially
and has got it on good substantial
working basis, and the best citizens OF
Des Moines are hoping that the Bishop
may return him here again the ensuing
church year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
Mrs. Birdie Bryant Of Chicago is
visiting in the city, the guest Of Mrs.

Mrs. Birdie Bryant Of Chicago is
visiting in the city, the guest Of Mrs.
Charlotte Lee.
The Porter's club met with Mrs. G..
Freemon Monday evening.
There will be union meeting be-
tween the Mt. Zion Baptist church and
A. M. e. church to perfect arrange
ments for the big revival meeting
which will take place here in October.
Mr.. Draper has gone to Akpon, H.,
to open up dyeing andrepairing shop.
We wish HIM success.
Rev. j. G. Reid returned home last
week from Omaha where he attended
the Baptist Association, which conven-
ed in that city. Mrs. ]. z. Reid who
accompanied him remained for visit.
The Porter's club gave one Of their
jolly dances at Thompson's hall. A
large number Of young people attended
Potts orchestra furnished music.
The Inter State Fair is on in full
blast in our city this week, and is
largely attended by the people Of the
surrounding cities.
A concert given last Thursday night
under the management Of Rev. r.
knight at the A. NJ. E. church was
success, both socially and financially.
Mrs. Lulu Lee has returned home
after six weeks visit with relatives
in Chicago.
Miss Ellis Of Norfork, Neb., arrived
II the city this week for short visit
with her sister, Mrs. David Shores.
Mss. Sadie Norris and Master John
came home Saturday after three ", eks
pleasant visit in Burlington with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. Cloyd of Omaha, brother of Mr..
Lou Cloyd, is in our city and has gone
in partnership with his brother in the
dyeing and repairing work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
BELL DRUG co.
MINI EApoLls, M,NN,
sLast Wsskl

The Misses Alice and Annie Gillian
and their little niece who have been
visiting their cousins, Mrs. o. Rice and
and Mrs. f. Goodbar. have returned to
their home in Little Rock, Ark, where
they teach in the public schools. Last
week they were the guests Of Mrs. w.
Ridgely of Duluth. On their return to
this city they were the guests Of honor
at dance given by Mrs. 2. A. Pope.
who is also their cousin.
DR.. Hughs Johnson; president Of the
Industrial and normal Institute Of
Petersburg, Va. was in the city last
week.
Miss Sousie B. Withers and Mr..
Jesse A. Eastin were united in marri-
age Tuesday evening. Sept. IA. at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. w. Withers.
The funeral Of Mr.. Uptegrove was
held Wednesday afternoon at St. Peters
A. M. E. church.
The great Minnesota State Fair came
to a close Saturday evening Sept. II.
after running one week with good
attendance. Many Of our people at
tended the fair.
Mrs. Love and Mrs. Blackwell Of
Chicago who we're the guests Of Mrs.
T. H. Brigham Of 36l6 Elliott avenue
for the last few weeks, started for
their homes Wednesday of last week.
A sacred concert was given at Zion
Baptist church Sunday evening Sept.
18th. The special features being vocal
and instrumental selections rendered
by Pros. Cross and Mason, Miss Beu-
lah and Miss Grazie Cordeal, Mr.. Wal
ter Wells and others.
Rev. w. 5. Malone Of Chicago and
Rev. -. w. Withers Of this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
,-sist on yellow Flour. 1

Charles Christadoro, an expert on
-four and grains, sounds the Keynote
If the new, situation brought abont BY
the bleached flour decision when he
says in communication to the editor
commenting on the bleached -four de.
cision: THE housewife VIII now in
sist on yellow tinted or creamy flour,
and will learn to realize that q natural
four very white can in no manner 4, s
compare with the creamy or yellow
Aour, IN st, far as glutens and muscle
building values are concerned.
" .As from S5 TO 80 Per cent OF the
largo .lou. mills Of the country were
using this bleaching PROCESS. the deci
:sion is far-feachinss, III National tt'f's
Magazine, .,S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24

Mr. G. w. Stanton was very pleas
antly surprised last Tuesday evening
by 4 number Of his friends and rela-
tives, who reminded him that they had
not forgotten twas his birthday anni-
versary. The evening was spent with
music and in conversation. The out-of
town guests were Mr.. and Mrs. 3.
/ Edward Watkins Of Kansas City. Mo-
The guests departed at q late hour
wishing Mr.. Stanton many happy re-
turns. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-09-24
SIOUX CRY ITEMS.

The A. M. E. Conference convened
in Moline, Ill, this week and Rev. NJ.
G. Newman. pastor Of the Malone a..
NJ. 2, church left Monday for said
place.
Mrs. Coston of Omaha. mother Of
Messrs. Herman and Chas. Murray, is
in the city for visit with her sons.
Mrs. Francis Young and children ar
rived in the city the first part Of the
week and joined her husband who
proceeded her some weeks ago from
Norfork, Neb. They expact to reside
here in the future. 3s z
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measures. is sdid to- hasc -fostt htenviiy,
4 because when the committee reported
q few days ago there was no money
on hand with which to pay certain
bills.
Well. Boston folks always do things
up Brown" but on account Of the ex-
cellent standing of the members Of the
committee this whole affair sounds
rather romantic. 1t appears that some
Of the official members Of the Bay
State Medical society were denied GER
tain courtesies which were due them
from the National Medical association,
and on this account germ Of dissatis-
faction was started which spread dis
ease thrOG c3lout the entire working
forces and consequently had it's most
dire effect upon the local committees.
In respect to the social features pro-
vided for the delegates and visitors
they were grand. The outing given
the visiting nurses. which included a
sail down the harbor to the State Hos
pital For the Poor. was arranged by
Mrs. Minnie T. Wright. chairman Of
the committee on homes In the party.
besides the thirty-eight nurses and their
friends. were several other women
whose work among their sex is widely
known Mrs. Chism. head nurse at
the hospital. and her assistant re-
ceived their guests very cordially and
impaired to them much valuable In
formation. which will no doubt be
used to good advantage in their spe-
cial lines OF ministration. After lunch
eos, was served an impromptu program
wins rendered by the visitors, in which.
the following took part: Miss Eliza
Gardner uhe julia Ward Howe OF the
race, spoke for the church women;
Mrs. Harriet A. 4 lie Jones. chairman
Of the local auxiliary Of nurses. spoke
or their behalf; Mrs.Agnes Adams for
tic. women Of Boston and Mrs. NJ
Cravath Simpson for the Northeastern
Federation Of Women's Clubs Mrs.
Wright made the concluding remarks!
which were briefly responded to BY
Mrs. Chism.