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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Our city il experiencing some very
warm weather.
Sunday is quarterly meeting 1t the
A. N. =. church and presiding elder
n. !. Gordon Is expected to be present.
The Porter's club gave . picnic yes-
ter at Talbot's farm. They went in On
automobile that Mr.. Barnes kindly let
them have. A delightful time was had
by those who attended
Mr.. Potts orchestra will give q
dance at Sellers hall on Thursday
July 10Th. There will be three prizes
offered for the best dancers. Refresh.
ments will be served, general admis-
sion so cents.
Mr. Draper has come to our city aud
has been employed in Mr.. Dou Cloyd's
dye and repairing shop
Mr. and Mrs. John Shores have
purchased q nice six room house out at
Crescent Park, and have moved in
They have found the old adage "a long
headed man pays no rent)
Mrs, Margret Smith who lives on
Ester street has two very sick children,
Laura The oldes. girl is very low with
consumption.
The A. NJ. M. church will have their
rally on the first Sunday in August to
raise the debt on The :.hurch which is
5000.
Mr., Westly Barnum still remains
very low with the bright's disease. the
worst is expected most any time.
Mrs. Craig mother Of Mrs. Wilkerson
returned to her home in Kansas City.
after months pleasant visit.
Mr., Louis Smith came down from his
farm in South Dakota for few days
visit with friends, he is the guest OF
Miss Emma Crawford.
The Porter's club m t Monday even
ing at the home If Mr.. Percy Lamear.
Mrs, Matthews and three children
have been quaranteenett because OF
diptheria.
The Collector of the Iowa State By
stander will be in our city Monday
July 26th, please subscribers greet him
witE smile and open pocket book.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
Als,A Nsyys.

Mrs. Washington - Ilockiug WAS u
Albia on business Saturday and Son,
dAy.
Mrs. Wystt ~ Cent~rv'lle, passed
through Abba rueaday Of this week
enr6nte from Des Moihes where sha
had been on businecs.
Mis-. Ads Reed waa ! Hooking visi
tor sundey the gueat Of Nrs. washing
tor.
Rev. Rhinehsrt Of Buxton. spent
Sunday IN Albia. also Measrs Elz's
Martin and Johnson IL Buxton.
Toe annual picnic Of the "A. NJ. E.
Sunday school was held q the city
park Thurday, It being fine dsv 70,
picnicing all present had a .lightful
time. q
party was given by few Albiana
on Mr.. and Mrs. Jehries and the Jen
ries family on Friday evening, n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
LODGE NOTES
{ ont,n . flo q Page !

0nun Q y 1i0 n rage J
w. H. NilIigac, T. Il. sturg,s, w. H.
London and w. p. Wade.
A. a. Bland entertrined J. H. Shep-
ard.
Orange Fields entertained H. X.
Hillon, John L. Thompson. A. L. Drew
Robert johnson, Simpson Mitchell. w.
j. Shepherd and Mr.. Craddock.
Fred Fields entertained Mr.. and Mrs
James H. Woods, Miss Cecil Harris.
and Tolbert Woods.
Mr.. A. ]. Fields entertained I. L.
Brown, George L. Suter, AL Walker.
Mrs. w. H. Jones served q fashion
able dinner Thursday to ]. H. Shepard,
VIM. Jones, Miss Mabel Hall Of Moline,
ILL.,, and John L. Thompson.
A beautiful and unique typewriter
invitation inviting twelve master ma
sons to q o'clock breakfast Thursday
morning was the finest and most elab-
crate party during the G. L. session.
The fortunate twelve were w. II. Mil
ligan of Cedar Rapids, H. X. Hillon
and w. P. Wade Of Omaha, Nebr., j.
H. Shepard and John L. Thompson of
Des Moines, T. H. Sturgis OF Sioux
City, I. L. Brown and Geo. Suter Of
Marshalltown, w. H. London of Bux-
ton and John W., French and A. Al.
Bland Of Keokuk. The breakfast was
served in courses, the two little grand
daughters Ruth and Eva serving. 1t
was unique and historical breakfast:
three generations being represented,
age 6 to SO years. A photograph was
taken Of this party on the porch.
Keokuk has more good looking young
girls then any other town of its size in
the state.
This meeting will be noted for its
stormy session and FIRE works display.
More Masonic law and history was
produced then ever heard at any prev
ious session.
Alonzo Drains ice cream parlor was
a very popular place.
Orange Fields was at his best when
telling his early Masonic experience
and smoking good cigar.
Union Star hall was very beautifully
arranged for the craft.
Some of the best colored men in Iowa
were in Keokuk last week.
John w. Bland, the Master of Union
lodge and q successful blacksmith, de-
serves much credit for the way he
cared for the grand lodge while here.
The white citizens of Keokuk COM
plimented the colored masons on hav-
ing such fine body Of intelligent men
at the grand lodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
MT. PLEASANT NOTES,

At his late nome on north jackson
street, ut three o'clock Thursday after.
noon occurred the funeral OF Mr. David
Fiddler. Rev. LII. Pnillips OF O.tum.
wa officiating. The interment look
place At Forest Home cemetery. The
deceas q ha, made this city his home
for ,nlry years, working at the bar
Der trade with his brother He was
~ years Of age, was born IN Defiance,
y . AND came here when but young
inin. lie leaves to mourn his loss
three sister and three brothers as.ol.
lows: Mrs Hackley Of this city; Mrs.
hecki-y Of Keoknk and Mrs. God frey
of Kansas City; Joe and Ed, Of THU,
+ city aud CharleA OF Nebraska.
air and Mis-. Clifford Cartersof Fair
field we're 10 the city Thursday attend
{ " I'll; mineral OF Mr.. David Fiddler,
Mr.. A. Nv. Winfield OF DanyilIe, LII,
is il lhe city visiting Ar. aad Mrs
Len Page. ls
MI. Mandy Lobbins Of Buxton pass
ed through the city enroute TO Quincy,
Ill. lio viii spend few days here on
his return. Il
Lutte Miss Marie Arbuckle is seri-
ously i'll with typhoid fever ., her
home. .s
M. George Bonte, Of Minneapolis, is
visiting his mother Mrs. Rena Logan
ct 400 3. Hamilton street.
Miss Lille Washington has returned
from Peoria, Ill, she expects to make
Mt Pleasant her future home.
Mrs. Hackley left Sunday for Gales.
bl1e, H.. where she will attend the
dedication Of the Am. r. church 81
that city, Rev Haclslsy ofthis city Is
pastor, 4
Rev. Norman Of Buxton preached a
beautiful sermon u the Second Baptist
church Sunday evening.
Mrs. John Smith left Monday for
Buriina ton.
Mrs Msrcc Wicks of Fairfield is
spending y few days in the city this
week witch relatives and friends
Mrs. Maggie Walters left for Mon
mouth. III. y Wednesday, where she will
,psod 4 few days vita her sister MRS,
George kerce Of that city.
M. Teny Robertson was la st, Louis
tof ! few davs last week
HE Geneya and Bertha WAtts re-
tnrned from Galesbnrg where they
hsve been for sew weeks visiting
'riends 3!
he Misses Myrtle BurnAugt, Mnms
Logan. ;IadJ 4 a nderson MA EtheiI
asrris ana lesars ilssYert eefs yceI
A Howard Burl i,everl sni
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

The above cut is a true likeness of
DR.. Henry w. Furniss Of indianapolis,
Ind, who has been re-appointed Minis
ter to Haiti, is the highest paid ap-
pointed colored man, his salary being
$40, 900 per year. DR.. Furniss is one
of the races splendid physicians, q
scholar and a deep thinker. He has
just returned to Port Au Prince after
a vacation of two months. He says in
New York interview that Haiti has a
bright future under the new President
Simon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
PROPER TREATMENT FOR, ~,
EMERY AND DIARRHOEA.

The great mortality from dysent
and diarrhoea is due TO q lack
proper treatment at the first ste
of the disease. Chamberlain's
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remed,
reliable and effectual medisin
when given in reasonable tin
prevent any dangerous consents
At has been in use many years b
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

and Harry Reed spent hslf day SUNDAY
r Fairfield,
Miss Wilmar Brooks returned from
Fairfield Tuesday. VI
The Willing Workers Of the Second
Baptist church met last week Vt the
homs o. Mrs.. Sara Benya. x
The Twilight Literary society met
~ the a N. =. church Tuesday even.
Ing, Miss Wilnar brooks wss enrolled
q member
Mrs. Becky returned 10 her home
Ia keokuk last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23

The city Are department gave 5
special exhibition run for the members
Of the Grand lodge Thursday.
North Star No, 2 will shine in 1910.
Well good bye craftsmen, let our
watchword be on to the capital city in
1910 where We will meet upon the Level,
walk BY TIE plumb and part upon the
square.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-23
cLlNToN HAPPENINGS.

M O. Culberson has returned from
tn. annual Grand Lodge OF Masons
held in Keoknk last week, he reports
large attendance aaS says the people
are oval entertainers
The annual picnic OF Rethel A. N. E.
Sabbath school will take place at
Eagle Point park on Thursday July
29tb,, q good time is assured to all
those who attend
The annual conference is less than
two months off. the committees Of the
conferences claims arc busying them
selves in raising funds. Thursday
evening OF last week the Mite Missions
airy society entertained at a soc al;
Saturday evening the educational COM.
mittee, and during the list the week OF
August the dollar money committee
will do the honors at 10 lavn social
which bids fair TO be one. of the lead
Ing events OF the season.
Masters N /. N. Culberson IT., and
Delight Evans are visiting in Chicago
indefinitely. .S
= w. Mann who has been in Chica.
60 for the past three months has re.
turned 70 his home in this city.
William Robinson OF Chicago visited
relatives in Lyons and Clinton This
week. 5s5S h II s333i
Mrs. Harry P..ummer left few days |
ago for visit Of an indifinite period
with relatives and friends 10 Dayton,
Ohio. Il ss8 4.
We are sorry to hear OF the death az
Mrs. z. Tillery OF Omaha, which took
place recently Weekend our heart.|
felt sympathy to- the bereaved hus-
4 Miss Edna Martin Of Ottun "a will
sing y = concert IL this city July seth
OF Bethel A. N. =. church with the
following local talent Miss Estella
Bush, Prof. w. IA Macarthur and cady
Kenney. 5s5 Iii
The last quarterly meeting for this
year will be held Sunday
Aug. lst.
B We are still waiting for you TO make
hose promises good which yon made
.eiative 70 your subscription.
Rev. Hutler 81 M. Pleasant yisite d
4 Clinton last weels.
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COMING EVENTS OF INTEREST

Iowa Nebraska Baptist Association,
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Omaha,
Neb., Sept z to IL.
NATIONAL EVENTS.
The National Business Mems League
at Louisville, KY, August
The Western Negro Press Associa-
tion, Kansas City. Mo. August.
The National Supreme Lodge X. Of
p, Kansas City, Mo-. August % to Is !,
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number Of friends from Seevers A.
tended the funeral. The remains wsrs
laid 70 rest In the Col ax csiEetery !.
The beresved family have the sympa-
thy OF the entire community 10 their
sorrow.
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Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh0ea Remedy the
Best and Surest.

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More Earthquake. il France

wore Eartnquakes - France.
Toulon. Slight seismic shocks oc.
cured again Monday in Draguignan,
Vancluse and Puy-Ste-Reparade. No.
damage is reported, but the residents
were panic-Etricken.
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Greek PrOverh.
What the wind gathers the devil
scatters.
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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-08-14

spattered and forlorn. You vos right"
he sail, slowly and sadly; "musig hath
farms not always-no. A mad yellow
out of dat house came, und me NIT a
brigg he knocked down-yes He not
like that tune-no, no. and he rubbed
the back of his head. Il thought he
wouldn't, said the landlord He's Just
done a months hard labor for stealing a
clothes line from a back garden. DUN
dee Advertiser
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-08-14

Most Rev. John ]. Glennon, archbish-
op Of st. Louis, graduate of All Hallows
college, Dublin, Ireland: ordained priest
1884; coadjutor bishop, of Kansas City
1895; coadjutor bishop of St Louis, 1903;
archbishop Of the archdiocese the same
year, viii preach the dedication sermon
at St, Mary Magdalen's cathedral, Aug.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-08-14

A [oor foreign musician was doggedly
wrestling with his trombone outside a
village inn. He knew that THE Lost
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-08-14

Chord" was somewhere in that instru-
ment, butthe latter seemed loath to part
with it. At length the landlord appeared
at the door. The poor musician bowed
and, doffing his cap, said: "Musig hath
farms" and smiled The innkeeper
smiled also and kindly. We'll, not al
ways" he said. But try that tune out
side that red brick house ard I'll give
you sixpence." Three minutes later the
trombonist was back again. mud be-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-12-21

a DAUGHTER PLAYS on THE cFrAR-
and buildings break the sound waves,
or in suburbs on the hillside the effect
Is unspeakably delightful
pieasantest of all Is it when you are
sitting in the inner court or quadran-
gle of a Porto Rican homie. Around
you on four sides the house rises above
you, and In the grounds or In great
tubs and porcelain pots, rich flowers.
graceful vines and restful trees afford
shade. color ard perfume. The sound
of the bells descends from the air
above very much like benediGtiQn.
You sit In an easy chair. and 81 hts
bring you tea or steaming coffee.
sweetnleats and biscuits, CONNECTIONS
ard cigarettes. while a daughter or son
plays ancient songs or dances upon a
mandolin or guitar.
The churches are crowded; so are the
clubs and most of the places of recrea-
ton. Every vehicle is in use, and here
and there can be seen young anen and
women trying to initiate English mod
els Some of the people of the noun
tain districts carry out many of their
early superstitions in regard to Christ
mas. They hang over the doors Of
their houses boughs of trees which are
supposed to possess charms and often
conduct marriage ceremonies under
great canopies made of these charmed
trees.
A great many wild flowers are In
bloom at Christmastide. and these are
worn by children of the mountain dis
tricts in wreaths and garlands about
their heads. necks and waists. The
Christmas giving is sadly missing in
our new possessions. The churches
hold no Christmas tree. and there are
few charitable societies TO give feasts.
However. Que hospital for old people
and orphans in Ponce gives Christ
mas fete, and the inmates have good
meal and receiveawarm clothing, med
cines and other needful gifts.
The American occupation has brought
extra Christmas cheer to the people OF
the island The American residents
celebrate the Gay in good American
fashion. and. best Of all, they put
money into circulation and give zest to
industry and business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-12-21
When Shepherds Watched BY Night.

Some historians contend that the
shepherds could not have watched by
night on the Bethlehem plains in De-
eeniber, it being a period Of great in
clemency In answer TO this n well
known student says: "Bethleaem is
not cold region. The mercury usual
ly stands ali the month Of December
at 46 degrees. Corn = sown during
this time, and grass aEJ herbs spring
up after the rains. so that the Arabs
drive their fiocks down from the noun
tains into the plains. The most deli
cate never make fires til/about the
end of November. and some pass the
whole winter without them. From
these facts ! think II is established
without doubt that our Saviour was
born on the 2sth day of December. the
day which the church throughout the
world has united 10 celebrate Ia honor
of christs coming In the flesh Wash
ington Star.