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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-26
NEWS ITEMS FROM MiLNER

On Saturday night at s 80 O'Clock {
meeting was called in the Office of l.
w. Howard & Co., in the bank build
ing for the purpose of organizing
a Miner Commercial and Boosters club
and about twenty five of the heaviest
property holders and business mer
were on hand Officers were elected,
who will be mentioned in next weeks
paper, and everything points to a very
successful organization. Lets all get
in and boost for Miner.
John Okleberry has contracted for q
large dwelling on his two corner lots in
block (2) and expects to move his
family in by the first of the year.
F. R. Cellenbeck, manager of the
Riverside Inn, returned from two
weeks business trip to Ogden Monday
morning.
A. j. Henry was a business visitor in
Twin Falls the first of the week.
Lots and in block % were trans
ferred Saturday through L.W. Howard
& Co.
The work on the North Side Canal
out of Miner is progressing nicely and
the work will be completed very early
in the spring.
Stanley A. Gillespie of Greenville,
Pa and t. H. Howard spent Monday in
Oakley looking over the Oakley Segre
cation and returning the same day.
Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie have visited a
great many towns in Southern Idaho
and made the statement that Miner
was the best town to live in and build
up business in the whole state. Mr..
and Mrs Gillespie left on the noon
train for their home in Greenville and
expect to return in short time and
locate in this vicinity.
The Idaho Southern Railroad from
Miner to Oakley is no more a Christ
ian Science proposition but has three
miles entirely completed and trains
will be running to Oakley on Christmas
day. Several of the farmers in the
Oakley district secured very high
prices for the right-of-way through
their lands.
See L. W. Howard & Co.. for good
investment.
D. D. Mac W alters left the middle of
the week for California to be gone for
some time. Mrs. MacWatters is visit
ing relatives in Ohio.
Grants construction camp including
about fifty teams pulled in from the
Salmon river the first of the week and
will be engaged on the North Side
Canal work through the winter.
v. R. Cockburn of the company house
left Saturday night for Salt Lake to
meet his wife and child who will reside
in Miner hereafter
The enrolment of the Miner School
now stands at forty and it will be ne
cessary to erect a new building for the
next school year.
There we're some large trout caught
below the dam Sunday and fishing is
getting to be favorite pastime.
See L. w. Howard & Co., for all
kinds of insurance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-26
sHosHoNE LINCOLN COUNTY IDAHO FRIDAY NOVEMBER z6 1909

the planting of selected, adaptable APP
pies all through this part of Idaho, as
the greatest money maker of all the
profitable crops that might be grown
here. Richfield Recorder
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
DAVENPORT NOTES.

General Houston, an old resident of
this city, is very sick at his home. The
doctors have given him up and there is
no hope for his life.
Sunday was Stewardess day at Beth
ell A. M. e. church, and was success.
After the program was rendered,
Mrs. Cass Lambert of s. R. /. made the
financial report. Mrs. Lambert had
good success, and reported neat little
sum in the SteWardess treasury.
The Church Aid Society held its Jap
anese entertainment at the Bethel A.
M. E. church Monday evening. A fine
audience was had, from the trilcities.
Those taking part in the drill were
Mrs. A. D. Sumlin; Misses Flora, Ma
BILE and Eleanor McGraw; Miss Nor
ris; Mrs. G.. Smith; Mr.. Myer; Mrs.
Christina and F. Foster. Others ap-
pearing on the program were Miss
Chas. Shepherd, Mrs. Davis, Master w.
Busey. The schoolroom and the din-
ing rooms were beautifully lit up with
electricity, which was paid for by this
society. Mrs. R. Bright was the chair
man. They are doing great work
for the church
Rev. T. B. Stovall was somewhat In
disposed Sunday, and was hardly able
to fill his pulpit. He Is some better.
Mr.. J. R. Busey was confined to his
room for few days last week. He Is
at his post now.
Davenport will soon be blessed with
a colored brass band.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24

strides from nothing to something we
are developing race pride and self re-
lance. In the grand Aarch toward
success Baltimore's c6iored people
have not Jagged behind. We have
probably the best housed colored peo-
pie In any city in this cSuntry, and we
have good schools. plenty Of churches
and many successful business and pro-
fessional men. s
Our public spirited \ citizens and
business men are II favor Of the pro-
posed 5sxposition being shsld here for
lnaHy reasons ne II thfscitS
is only forty niles from Washington
and less than 100 miles from Philadel-
phia would give many Of our southern
friends a chance to visit those cities.
This city is rich in historic associa-
tions, and the liberal spirit manifested
here makes Baltimore the most desir-
able city for such an ambitious project.
Let our friends not overlook the
many claims of this city of 10000 pro-
gressive colored people.
Mr.. Elliott is one of the most sue
cessful funeral directors. white or col
ored, in Baltimore. During. the fifteen
years he has been in business he has
made such rapid progress that he has
probably the largest undertaking busi-
ness among colored people III the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN.

THE Rivals" Miss L. S. Smiths new
play, with cast of eighteen charac-5
sters, will be produced at Dania Hall,
corner Of Fifth street and Cedar ave-
nue., Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, 1905,
for the benefit Of the Fidelity Court of
Calanthe No. 345. Admission Csc. Cur
tain raises at $3.50 p. M. Mrs. Geo.
Barnett, w. c.; Miss Alice Marshall,
or. fs.as & !
The building committee Of st. Thorn
as Mission is delighted with the prog
ress being made by the the contractor
and builder Of their new church at
Twenty-seventh street and Fifth ave-
nue., south. The congregation expect
to hold their first ceremonies in their
new church building Christmas morn
ing. 5E
DR.. Adam Speed, chiropodist, has
arranged with Messrs. Utley & Vass,
of the Commercial Barber Shop, "a
East Fifth street, to receive patients
there. He relieves corns, bunions, in
growing nails, and all afflictions of
the feet without pain. He will call at
residence or place Of business with
out extra charge. Prices reasonable
and work guaranteed. Office hours, 8
to IL a. m. q II q.
The grand Christmas ball which was
given by the Ames Lodge No, 106, If
p. O. E. W., at Dearborn Hall last
Thursday evening, Dec. 20, 1909, was
grand affair. Refreshments were
served by the members of the lodge,
and a very ENJOYABLE evening was
spent. The music was furnished by
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
We DEsPlsE A sYcoPHAHT.
Gloomy visw Of Tafts Present Atti.
tudo Toward the NEGRO.

Gloomy View of Tafts Present Atti.
tuds Toward ths Negro.
President Taft has just recently
closed a long and most interesting
tour through the south and west. He
has been making addresses OF more or
less Importance on matters Of national
concern. Once In awhile be has had
something to say upon the race ques-
ton. He visited jackson. Miss, where
he eulogized the late president Of the
Confederacy. jefferson Davis. but we
are Informed that the Negro citizens
Of that city failed to enthuse and rrosI-
lively declined to make spectacular
affair OF themselves. saying frankly
that they did not like the presidents
Negro policy, aud we give them credit
for their mauhood and honesty. We
despise a sycophant. II you don't like
a thing, say SO. The Freeman doesn't
see very much encouragement for the
race In the present attitude OF the
president toward US as a race. He
seems to be laboring under the idea
that we are yet q child race and must
not think ourselves out OF the primary
department. He hgures that for us to
lose the franchise In the south wouldn't
do the race any special harm, and, be-
sides, II this Is accomplished. why, the
gain would be enormous for the party.
Eleven southern states would be gain.
ed for the Republican party and thus
the obliteration of the Mason and Dix
on line and q sure enough reunited
country at the expense OF the poor Ne
gro. The Negro. who has always been
true to the Republican party and has
helped to make 1t what 1t ID and has
even helped largely In the election Of
the present chief executive. Is now to
be given what his blessed Master had
offered him on the cross-"vinegar and
gall" From one cause and another
the Negro has been ball, tossed be-
tween the political parties OF the coun-
try. and charges and countercharges
have done but little to relieve him.
But he Is now wounded In the house
Of his friends" Will he profit by the
lesson? We shall see what we shall
see.-lndianapoiis QndJ Freeman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24

Nine. Hale-McCullough's full orches-
ira. There will be a public installa-
ton at South Side Auditorium some
time In January. due notice of which
will be given. The third Of the series
will be q masquerade ball In Febru-
ary.
At the B. A. C. clubs last meeting
captain and manager for It's 1910
football team were elected. Halfback
Steward was elected manager, and
Fullback Wilson captain. There was
also captain elected for the clubs
1909-10 hockey team. Harvey Moss
was the one elected.
Tyler's Dancing Academy Is now
open at South Side Auditorium, form-
erly Normana Hall, Twelfth avenue
south and Third street. Dancing
classes every first and third Mondays
In each month. A. G. Irwin, dancing
master.
Mrs. 8. Sample and daughter, Miss
Laura Sample, left the city last Sum
day evening, Dec. 20, for few weeks
visit with friends In indianapolis, Ind.
X The Choral Study Club, with Choir
us Of twenty-five voices, under the de
rection of w. G. jeffrey. will give an-
other annual sacred program at st.
Peters A. NJ. e. church, Sunday even-
ing, Dec. 26, 1909. S$ \
There will be special Christmas SER
vices at Bethesda Baptist church, both
morning and evening. Sunday, Dec.
26, 1909. In the morning the pastor,
Rev. J. T. Carter, will preach. and In
the evening Mrs. Ridges will talk.
Special music will be rendered at both
services.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24

~ ~ " Y 2
At the meeting Of the Des MONIES
Negro Lyceum at the residence OF the
president Branham N Hyde last Tues
day honored Attorney 5. Joe Brown the
found Of the organization by electing
him honorary president and also elected
the following officers for the ensuing
term: VIM. Warrlck, President; Mrs.
J. B. Rush, vice-president; Miss Jessie
Bell, secretary; Miss Collen Alexander.
assistant secretary; Mrs. J. H Mellow
ell, treasure; Mr.. Jesse Graves, cor
respondence secretary; S. Joe Brown,
constitutional advisor; Mrs. p. r. Hall,
critic; Miss Bertha Allen, accompanlst;
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Attorney }. 8.
Rush and Dr.. E. "a. Lee, executive com
mittee. There will be no meeting q
the Lyceun next week on account OF
the Inter- state meeting at Kansas City
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; but
on Tuesday Jan 4th the meeting will pc
held with Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Hughes
2O14 Center street, at which time the
newly elected officers will be installed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
CLINTON.

Mr. Rout Of Huntsville, Mo-, Is the
guest Of his daughter. Mrs. Geo, Rob-
inson, In Lyons, through the holidays.
A few Of the members Of the Wom-
ems Loyal Club dropped in on Rev.
Taylor one night last week, leaving
several articles of tinware. The Rev.
says come again, but bring more Of a
variety.
We kindly ask all delinquent sub
scribers to please pay your back SUBJ
scriptions at once. Start the New
Year right Do not wait for the agent
to ask you for 1t.
The annual Christmas tree of Beth
ell A, M. Z. Sunday school will be held
Friday night, with the rendering Of
an appropriate program by the chill
dren.
z. w. Mann Of Champaign, Ill, spent
Sunday with relatives In Clinton and
Lyons.
Married Miss Julia Wilson Of
Huntsville, Mo-, to Mr.. Ike Robinson
OF this city, at the A. NJ. u. parsonage.
Rev. b. y. Taylor ofiiciated. The many
friends of the happy couple extend
their best wishes. 5sS
Il The Deaconess Board and Normal
class gave social on Wednesday eve-
ming, Dec. Is. The proceeds were for
the trustee board. A neat sum was
realized. tSS t
Mrs. d. O. Greene. who, has been the
guest Of Clinton relatives for the past
month, leaves this week for her home
in Chicago. ss I
The Clinton girls who are pursuing
studies in Chicago schools of learning
are expected home this week for the
Christmas holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
PEORIA, ILL, NEWS.

Miss Jannette Wood Of Champaign,
Ills, is the guest Of her cousins Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Gibbons.
Rev. Hall Of Blooming was the guest
of Rev. Murrell last week fora few
days.
Mrs. Mamie Brown Rhodes who has
been making this city her home for
some time, expecss to leave soon for
her home in Buxton.
Miss Clara Gibbons assisted by her
cousin Miss Jeanette Wood and Mr.
Francis Gibbons will give musical re-
citaI in the near future. Watch for the
date.
Mrs Eliza Wood of Champaign, III.
is expected here during the holidays,
and will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbons.
The ladies Art Club Of the city will
entertain New Year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
ALBA NEWS

I; Miss ffenr rietsa Jone1 of Chicago ~
spending the holidays at the parental
H. Jones home.
Rev. W.. Rhineharte passed through
Abba from Hawkeye on Thursday Of
this week, enroute to Ottumwa.
The Sewing Circle Club met at'the
home of Mrs. E. Grayson on Monday
Of this week.
Mrs. Lulu Miller and Mr.. Bittian
Thomas attended holiday wedding
in Hawkeye this week, Mr.. Cornelius
Miller marrying young lady from
Yankton, Dakota, in Hawkeye. Mr..
Miller is an Abba young man and the
son Of Mrs. Lula Miller.
Mr.. Goshmer of Tuskegee Institute
passed through Abba Thursday and
visited with Rev. 8. S. Brit and at
tended the Vesta Club Concert.
Wallace M. Davis was Hooking Wis
itor Friday of this week.
The Vesta Club Concert, given under
the auspices of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Washington at the A. M. e. church,
was success financially and intellec-
tually. The music was nicely rend-
cred, the singing and speaking good.
Mr.. Washington should be commended
as trainer and cornet player. All
parts were well rendered. The Wis
itors from Hooking were Miss Bessie
Garland, Miss Robertson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Grayson.
Quite number of other strangers
were in town the past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
Poems Of First
Negro Author.
Published h Book Form BY R. R. Wright.
IT,. at Phlladobha = They Show
Marked Intelligence Of tho Writer
For That Eark Period h
Negro Scholarship.

Perhaps the most notable book pub.
lished during the year in which Afro.
Americans are chiefly concerned is the
poems Of Phillis Wheatley. There are
few Afro-Americans of intelligence
who are not familiar with the name
Of the famous Afro-American poetess
Phillis Wheatley, who evoked the pro-
foundest and sincerest admiration Of
two continents In the early days Of
the American republic. Phillis was
born in Africa and was brought to
Boston about 1761. where she was sold
as slave to Mrs. John Wheatley.
Although only eight or nine years Of
age, she was very apt to learn and
soon bad a speaking knowledge Of the
English language, to which she was
originally an entire stranger. For her
own amusement she began to write,
and soon classical Boston was attract
ed by her productions, She, though a
slave, had the association Of the best
people Of New England. and even
George Washington and Thomas JEFF
ferson complimented her In true SOUTH
ern style.
But, while Phillis Wheatley Is known
by name to thousands Of Americans
today and Notwithstanding the fact
that she was one of the founders of
American literature, she Ia to most
people, even Of her own race. only a
name. Thousands Of the best educated
persons have never seen or read her
poems because they have been genera
tions out Of print. The first volume
was published in 1773. another In 1856,
another In 1903. another In 1901. and 50
on until 1882. Her books are such
rarities as to be hidden behind lock
and key In the great libraries Of the
English speaking race, such as the
British museum. Boston Public library.
Harvard university library and the
Congressional library at Washington.
The bringing out Of this book is
quite a contribution to race history
and race literature, and It should be an
inspiration to the youth Of the race.
who unfortunately learn but little,
either ,of the history aor literature OF
the race In the public schools. M
Credit for the resurrection OF these
poems Is due to Professor r. r.
Wright, Jr. Of Philadelphia, the sue
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
MT. ~ EAsANT NOTES.

II A beautiful baby boy was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Pickett Tuesday Dec.
2l.
Mr.. VIM. Keith was very seriousl
hurt by the breaking Of q cable rode
His limb was broken in two placss i II .
IL feeling better At this writing
Invitations are out for 4 reception
given by the 400 club" Dec. rs.
Miss Lille Washington left Monday
for Aurora, ILL.,, where she will spend
the holidays with the Beckwiths,
Mr.. Elmer Richardson is on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. Mandy Lobbins of Quincy, Ill.
visited at The home Of Mrs. Maggie
Walters of 800 N. Lincoln street last
week.
School let out the 18th until Jan. 3rd
1910.
There will be Christmas tree at the
A. M. E, church Friday evening. Ali.
are cordially invited to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24

with view to the utilization OF such
Information as may be so obtained IN
dealing with the native Inhabitants OF
our own tropical possessions. where.
conditions somewhat similar to those
In the interior OF tropical Africa OBJ
tain. having especial reference to the
southern portions of the Philippine Is
lands; hence the sending Of Lieuten-
ant Davis to Monroyia. which appears
to be the most available place for the
detail Of an American army officer and
the one affording the best opportuni-
ties for the purpose Of this government.
The republic Of Liberia has request
ed the assistance OF the United States
in organizing police force Of Its own,
and the presence OF an American mil
itary man at Monrovia will be OF great
assistance to the government In work
ing out the details OF such plan OF
assistance should the government. upon
full consideration of the Liberian
commissions report, decide to comply
with Liberals request.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
II DES MONIES, IOWA. FRIDAY. DECEMBER "a, 1909.
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Badgett very de-
lightfully entertained with a six
course dinner last Thursday, a few of
their intimate friends. Mrs. l.. Wash
ingto nentertained the same party In
the evening at luncheon.
Mrs. Ida Martin of Kansas City and
Mrs. Hattie Tiggs have returned from
a delightful visit In Keokuk with An
ma Holmes. Ruth and Mona Tigg ac-
companied Mrs. Tigg.
Mr.. Eugene Greene of Davenport was
In the city last week to see his sister,
Mrs. Julia Holden, who Is quite Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, Tyler entertained
a company Of friends at dinner Sun
day. A very excellent dinner was serv-
ed. Mrs. Tyler was assisted by her
mother, Mrs. H. Early.
Mr.. j. w. Macky Is suffering with a
sprained knee.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Trent will depart
for California the 1st, where they will
spend the winter.
The Independent Improvement Club
meets with Mrs. J. Drew this week.
While paying up your debts for the
old year, please don't forget The BY
stander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
KEOKUK NOTES.

The death Of Leroy HAMPTON Oc-
CURED at the home Of his father, John
Hampton, 1926 Franklin street, Satur-
day morning, Dec 11th, Of tuberculo-
sis. The funeral occurred from the
"a. M. E. church Monday afternoon at
g o'clock. Rev. Jones, pastor OF the
church. officiating.
D. w. Anderson ID recovering slowly
from his injuries received At 8 9rs
some time AEos Hesya pbliEstna4
.sssn hias po2it t3oa ~ ~ IIl.
ion Baptist church on acco1ntsof III
injuries. III ss
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
the A., M. E. church. The Rev p, H.
Phillips, presiding elder, oficfated
morning and evening.
The funeral of the late Samuel jack
son, whose death occurred in Chicago
last Friday, was held from the A. M.
E. church, Seventh and Morgan street,
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Mr..
Jackson was taken to Chicago about
one month ago for treatment, having
suffered stroke Of paralysis.
The family Of Rev. w. A. searcy left
for Monmouth, ILL.,, where is located
during the conference year.
e The Rev. William Bruce, pastor OF
the Church of st. Mary the Virgin, left
for Quincy Saturday, where he was
ordained deacon by the Right Rev.
Bishop Fawcett of the Diocese OF ILL
nois.
Mrs. B. L. Anderson very pleasantly
entertained the Coterea club at her
beautiful home at IA Fulton street,
Thursday evening, Dec. 9. Whist was
INDUCED in until late hour after
which dainty luncheon was served
by the hostess.
Little Elizabeth Gross is i'll at her
home, 1910 High street.
Miss Myrtle Craig, WHO is quite Ill,
is reported little better.
Union Lodge, A. F. A. M, held their
election of officers Tuesday evening,
Dec. IA. The election resulted as fol-
lows: A. J. Fields, w. M; VIM. Mills,
S. W.; VIM. Burnes, J. W.; A. A.
Bland, Treas; VIM. Martin, Sec.
There will be service at the Church
of st Mary the Virgin Christmas eve,
beginning at II o'clock. The Holy Eu-
charist will be celebrated. The public
is cordially invited.
Mrs. Josephine Weaver OF kalama-
ZOO, Mich, is in the city, the guest OF
Mrs. Charles Goens. She will also Wis
It at the home of her aunt, Mrs. s. J.
Goens.
The Sunday school of the Church OF
St. Mary the Virgin will have their
Christmas tree Wednesday evening,
Dec. 20, at the Parish Hall on North
Fourteenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-12-24
III Health Is nore Expensive Thas
any Cure. .s

This country is now filled with peo-
pie ho 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 catarrh resulting from neg-
lected colds, and spending fortunes
vainly trying to regain lost health,
Could 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 famous for Its
cures Of colds, and can always be de-
pended upon. Use it and the more
serions disease may be avoided For
sale by all druggists. #