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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

Many of the young men who have
finished the course DIN agriculture at
the Tuskegee Institute are command
ing salaries raging from $50 to 800
per month. The graduates Of this
department OF the school are sue
cessfully emplyed as instructors or
as managers Of important agricul-
tural operations. The school has an
agricultural faculty Of twenty In
structors; men who have received
their training in the best agricul-
tural schools In the country.
Young colored men and women
who desire to take courses in prac--
tical and scientific agriculture are
now offered the best opportunity to
pursue such courses in one of the
largest and best equipped schools for
practical and scientific agriculture to
be found In the south. The follow
ing courses are offered.
Dairying, three (3) years course,
Dairy Husbandry, two (2) years
course; Swine raising, two (2)
years course, Beef Raising, threa
(3) years course; Slaughtering,
WV w yOoIo 3SOuiSCS HAuAI AS0A0-
ing, two (2) years course; General
Farming, two (2) years course;
Care and Management Of Cattle and
Stock, two (2) years course; Poul-
try Raising, two (2) years course.
In addition there Is Z special Post
Graduate course Of one or TWO years
provided for graduates of high
schools and colleges. We are espe-
cially anxious to have q large NUM-
ber OF agricultural students who
have finished high school or college
courses. Any young man who is am
bilious enough to finish any OF the
mentioned courses can readily Sc
cure immediate employment at good
salaries.
Opportunities are now open to 500
young men and women who may
wish to take any of the above
courses of instruction. The cost of
board is $3.50 per month. No
charges for instruction. For further
Information, address:
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON,
Principal
Tuskegee, Alabama.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
SOUTH RoCKIsLAND, ILLINOIS.

Mr.. c. j. Tolliver and Mr.. George
Gamble were callers at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hilbridge in South
Rock Island Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. VIM. Moore recently organized
club among the young Misses Of Rock
Island, called the Industrial club.
Ada Chapter No. 10 Of Rock Island
were invited to Moline Sunday to take
part in the annual Easter services with
Prince Hapatha Chapter.
Mrs. Daise Lemmie Of Iowa City and
Miss Hyde of Des Moines spent Sum
day in Rock Island the guests Of Mrs.
Phoenix.
Mrs. Harding entertained the Ladies
Ladies Progressive Art club last We'd
nesday. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. H. ,Heuston Of So. Rock
Island.
The many friends Of Mrs. William
Patterson will be glad to know that
she is recovering slowly from her re-
cent operation.
Quite number of young people at
tended the picnic and dance at Gales
burg decoration day.
Mrs. Chas. Jones has been quite sick
but is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hibering are
comfortable located in So. Rock Island.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Mrs. G. II. Comely of Webster City
entertained at an evening company
Wednesday at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. N. Hyde, in honor Of her
daughter, Miss Edith. The decorations
were beautiful. Blue and white, the
Drake colors, being the prevailing
colors throughout the home. The
Drake pennants were much in evidence.
The evening was spent purely inform
ally. In a corner of the front hall
frappe was dispersed by Misses Jeradia
Clay and Maydrew Robinson. A two
course luncheon was served from indi-
vidual tables, places being found by
means Of dainty cards bearing in one
corner tiny Drake pennant done in
water colors and in the other q small
picture or Miss Comely. Mrs. Comely
was assisted by Mrs. J. w. Fields, Mrs
Gus Watkins and Mrs. j. s. LaCour.
Those present from out Of the city were
Mrs. Pearl Chrissmani Of Lincoln, Neb.,
Alice Starks Of Boone, Helen Washing.
ton Of Minneapolis, Ada Hyde and Mr..
Alexander who recently yreturned from
thd University at Iowa City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
MASON CITY NEWS.

The opening exercises Of Plymouth
Mission Of Mason City were held Mon
day evening, June 9th at half past
seven O'Clock. Many Of the friends in
the city were present and by their
helpful interest inspired the workers
for the mission to put forth even great
or effort that they have heretofore.
The short talks by Rev. R. Kennan OF
the Baptist church; Rev. w. J. Patton,
President of Memorial University and
Rev. G. E. Tower Of the Congregational
church, were enjoyed by all. The ad-
dress of the evening by Rev. H. w.
Porter Of Des Moines was most able
and helpful. All who heard it went
away feeling that truthful words had
been spoken which should sink into the
hearts Of all and bring forth fruit.
It is with great sorrow that we men
tion the death Of Mrs. Grace Stratton
Tyler, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 8
s. Stratton Of Manly, Ia, and the wife
Of Mr.. Thos. Tyler Of this city. She
passed away at the home Of her par
ents, Friday, May 9th. The funeral
was held at the Evangelical church OF
Manly. We extend our heartfelt sym
pathy to the friends and relatives Of
Mrs. Tyler. ri. !.
Mrs. e. j. Penney Of Muskokee, Ok
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
MT. PLEASANT NOTES

The 400 club met at Miss Ellen Pick
cts residence and gave their maiden
reception Of the season, in honor OF
Mrs. Malinda Woodson of Chicago.
The affair was noteworthy throughout
for it's grandure and excellent program
that was rendered, after which the
many dainties of the season were serv-
ed and all went home after a late hour
of'real enjoyment.
Mr.. Harry Read is very i'll at this
writing. AZ
Mr.. Dowie Arbuckle of Chicago is in
the city, the guest Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. C. Arbuckle.
Miss Birth Harris Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is the guest Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Harris.
Miss Lille Washington has returned
after an extended trip through the
south.
The district conference and Sunday
School convention is in session in our
city this week.
The young men Of the 400 club enter
tanned at the residence of Mrs. Melvina
Harris last evening. An interesting
program was rendered. A very inter-
esting paper was read by Miss Nora
Harris, subject "The Spirit Of the
Club. z Vocal solo, Miss Wilma
Brooks; paper, 1.-THE Aim Of the Club
Mrs. Hattie Hedge; piano duet, Miss
Nora and Miss Grace Harris; reading,
Mrs. j. w. Fidler, my Mission" solo
Mrs. Smith. Remarks by Miss Birrha
Harris and Mrs. Malinda Woodson. A
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
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A Beautiful Home Wedding.
GRAvEs-MoRToN.

The marriage of Miss Alice Nor
ton, daughter of Mrs. N. E. Morton
to Mr.. Thorton Graves Tuesday eve
ming was attended by about loo
guests. The home was beautifully
decorated in palms, ferns, peonies
and carnations. The wedding color
was pink. As the bridal party de-
scended the stairs the strains TO
"Lohengrin' wedding march was
played by Miss Effie Mason. The
bride was attended by Miss Alyce
Starks OF Boone and Mrs. g. y.
Chrisman Of Lincoln, Neb., as guests
of honor. The bride looked very
charmingly gowned in white SIX
null with cluny lace and cream sat
in ribbon. The bride carried .
beautiful boquet Of American beauty
roses. Her attendants were also
dressed in white. Among the out OF
town guests were Mrs. Bolden ana
daughter Helen of Indanola, MRS:
Comely Of Webster City, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson of Give. The guests
were received by Madams Ed. Nor
ton Phelps sister Of the BRIDE,
Miss Bertha Lewis, Electa Lewis
and Rachel Elliott, Miss Lulu Vau-
chm presided at the punch bowl q
dainty three course luncheon was
served. The bride received many
useful and beautiful gIts.
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The Leisure Hour club met with Mrs.
l.. Woodson Thursday afternoon.

SsSD
l.. Woodson Thursday afternoon.
The annual sermon to the Household
eff Ruth was preached at Allen Chapel
Sunday afternoon. The juvenile lodge
made their first appearance also, at
this meeting. The Rev. S. B. Moore
preached the sermon.
Mrs. J. M. Gill has returned from a
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Carrie Wells entertained the
Autumn Leaf club Thursday at their
regular meeting.
Those who attended the A. M. E.
Sunday School Convention We're: Rev.
S. B. Moore, Mr.. G. w, Kidd, Mrs. S.
Harris, Misses Jennie and Ella Bell,
lila Allen, Mayme and Adah Richard.
son of Aliens Chapel and Mrs. VIM.
jackson of Lincoln Memorial Chapel
They returned Thursday enthusiastic
concerning the splendid session, and
were loud in their praises of the hospi'
tality of the Mt. Pleasant people.
Children's day was observed Sunday
at Aliens Chapel. The program was
given by the Sunday School, assisted
by the choir.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Lyons are in tht
city for an indifinite stay.
The condition of Mr.. r. Worthingtor
Sr., who has been seriously ill for some
time remains the same.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Mrs. A. D. Sumlin OF Davenport was
in the city visiting her friends, Mrs.
Henrietta L. Graves and Mrs. Eadie
Murphy. She was also delegate to
the State Federation Of colored wom-
en- IS clubs.
Mrs. H. R. Grave entertained at q
three course breakfast Mrs. G w.
Mott and Mrs. A. D. Surnlin Of Daven-
port and Mrs. Erickson Of Des Moines.
Mrs. Sadie Murphy is anticipating
going south very soon to visit her
mother Of Nashville, Tenn. Quite a
few members Of the Corinthian Bap-
tist church gave a surprise party on
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Graves They were
recipients of severa useful articles,
J. L. Thompson,
Kind sir-Please correct statement
in your paper to the effect that Mrs.
Alice Thompson and Mrs. E. Townsley
were delegates from the Paul Lawrence
Dunbar club Of Muscatine. Their re-
port was written and sent by mail.
They sent no representative either this
or last year. am sure they did not
see statement or they would have cor
rected it themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Miss Edith Comely. was guest of
honor at large company of young
people given by Mrs. Gus Watkins Mon
day evening, at her home on Mondamin
avenue. The house was appropriately
decorated in blue and white, those be-
ing the colors of Drake University
from which Miss Comely graduated
June 18th. Large Drake pennants
were also used in the decorations and
miniature pennants were pinned on each
guest. The evening was spent in dane
ing after which refreshments were
served. Mrs. C. H. Comely and Mrs.
Rose LaCour assisted in the serving.
Among those from out of the city were
Mrs. c. H. Comely of Webster City,
Miss Tolbert Of Kansas City, Helen
Washington Of Minneapolis, Ada Hyde
and Archie Alexander of Iowa City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

The Stewardess will have fish fry at
Bethel A. M. E. church Friday evening
June 18th. Sunday June 10Th will be
| stewardess day. A sacred concert will
be given in the evening.
Miss Anna Cooper visited in Dixon,
ILL.,, short time ago the guest OF
| friends.
Miss Mamie Taylor returned to Chi
cago Monday morning after being in
attendance at the graduation OF her
sister Ida. She was accompanied by
her aunt Mrs. VIM. Spencer who was
also here for the same purpose. Miss
Mamie will also graduate Tuesday from
the Chicago University, having com
pleted her two years course.
M. o. Culberson returned from the
District Conference and Sunday School
convention, which convened last week
| in Mt. Pleasant. He reports a most
enjoyable time. He was honored by
being reelected as District Superin-
tendent OF Sunday SCHOOLS.
The children's day exercises were
carried out in creditable manner at
Bethel A. M. E. church, consisting Of
music, recltations, papers and an ad-
dress by the pastor. A good showing
was also made financially.
Get your money ready for the BY.
stander.
The home Of "A. A. Bush, which il
also occupied by his mother and sister,
suffered froma fire which broke out
Saturday forenoon at about 1l:4C
O'Clock. The greatest loss was from
water, which is covered by insurance.
Rev. B. U. Taylor recently launched
financial rally which will close about
the middle Of July. Fifteen clubs
have been organized amongst the ladies
who have promised to make the affair
q success. Several entertainments are
already scheduled to take place in the
near furture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
KEOKUK NOTES.

The grand couro, H. of ]. will con.
vene in this city Jnne IA, Is, and l6.
A good attendance is expected.
Presiding Elder Phillips held quarter
ly meeting at the A. M. E. church last
Sunday. While in the city he was en-
tertained at the home Of MIR. Prof.
Jones, 1918 Concert street.
The Rev. H. P. Jones returned home
Saturday morning from indianapolis
and Chicago where he visited his
brother few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson Of l2l4
Morgan street, very pleasantly enter.
tanned the Rev. Phillips and Rev. H. r,
Jones 1t dinner Monday. An elegant
three courss dinner ras served BY. th1
hostess.
Mrs. Leon Bland very pleasantly en-
tertained number of her lady friends
Monday evening June 6, it being the
occasion of her birthday anniversary.
Whist was the chief amusement. The
home was beautifully decorated in cut
flowers and ferns, An elegant two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess. She was the recipient of many
useful presents.
Mrs. Emma Tebeau of 1902 Timea
street very pleasantly entertained the
Gate City Whist club Saturday after
noon. A fine time was reported.
Mr.. Homer Jones has been indisposed
the past week.
Electa Chapter No. 46 of the 0. E. S.
observed Easter day Sunday June 5th
by repairing to the A. M. E. church
and listened to a splendid sermon de-
livered by Rev. H. P. Jones, which was
full of deep thought and inspiration,
and was kindly received by all present,
Earl Johnson who is employed at
Carthage is visiting at the home OF his
mother, Mrs. Martha Johnson, 1911
Morgan street.
The Floradora club gave another one
of their entertainments Monday even.
ing, May 3Oth, which was quite 9
success.
Mrs, Ella Haley and grand mother
Mrs. s. F0k are in the city the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Henderson, 152:
Concert street.
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OTTUnWA NEWS.

In the presence Of immediate friends
and relatives, Mrs. Elizabeth Downel
and Mr. jackson Of Buxton were unit
ed IN marriage Tuesday evening. Th.
esres,ony Was pSrf fosmed ~ Rev. p
E. Butler. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson viii
make their home in Buxton.
Rev. Laurence Brit Of Abba was an
Ottumwa visitor last week.
Miss Lora Bradford and Mr.. Earnest
Goodin surprised their friends by going
to Fairfield last w Wednesday where they
were married. Both bride and groom
are we'll known here and will make
Ottumwa their future home.
The District Conference and Sunday
School convention Of the A. M. E.
church are holding sessions in the city
this week. Many delegates through
out the state are present.
Rev. Burton, state Baptist mission.
ary, spent several days last week in the
city.
Rev Mays, the full-blooded Indian,
preached last Sunday at the A. M. E
church. A large congregation was
present.
Mr.. VIM. Jackson left Sunday even.
ing to visit his parents in Delavin, III.
Mr.. Jackson will also attend the gradu'
alton of his sister, Miss Josaphine. who
completes her studies at Wesleyan
College at Bloomington, Ill.
The entertainment given at the A
M. E church last Friday was well at
tended. Piano selections and the Worl
by the Lyric quartet was the feature
Of the evening. Mrs. Brown OF Bux
ton also rendered several vocal selec
tions. All were convinced of her rart
vocal ability.
Mr.. George E. Taylor is visiting II
Buxton this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum,
met Tuesday June IA, with Mrs.
Mcdowell on 8th street. A very in
teresting meeting was held and
final arrangements were made for
the reception to be held June 2Sth,
In honor of the Negro graduates Of
the state. A communication was
read from Miss Renie Coleman, a
teacher in the public schools of St.
Louis, and also a honorary member
of the Lyceum. The next meeting
will be held with Mrs. H. w. Hugh
es goth and Center, at which time
election of officers will be held. All
members are urged to be present as
this will be a very important meet
ing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

'tIt cured me, or ''It saved the life
of my child, are the expressions you
hear every day about Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
This is true the world over where this
valuable remedy has been introduced.
No other medicine in use for diarrhoea
or bowel complaints has received such
general approval. The secret Of the
success of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is that it cures.
Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
A musical treat at Union Congrega-
tlonal church Thursday evening the %.

The Des Moines Negro Literary Con-
vention met with Mr.. E. R. Hall Mon.
DAY evening and received reports from
the various committees who had charge
OF the arrangements for the city con-
tests which were held last month. The
next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of the secretary, Miss Bessie
Mason. COL West 23rd street on the first
Monday in August at which time the
alternates for the contests and the
other program numbers for the inter-
state meeting will be chosen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

Miss Edith Comely who has made her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde
shis winter while attending Drake
University, graduated from the Dra-
matte Art Department of that institu-
ton on Wednesday morning with honor,
she being the only colored student to
graduate from Drake this year. She
received a large number Of presents
from her friends.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

Washington was we'll represented
at the district convention which
met at Mt. Pleasant last week by
Rev. VIM. Williams and A. l.. Hall,
delegate from the church, Mrs. F..
L. Wallace, delegate from the Sun
day school, Mrs. G. w. Black, sub
district superintendent, and Miss
Loyella Phillips as visitor. All
came home, speaking in the high
est terms of the treatment accord
ed them by the people of Mount
Pleasant. Also all were Of one
tongue in saying at was the best
convention they had ever attended.
But there was one mar on the con-
vention, and that was, that it could
not get recognition from from any
of the city papers. Now, If that
had been anything of criminal
nature, too much publicity could not
have been given it. And further
more, this should be little lesson to
those people at Mt. Pleasant and
get in closer touch with the public
men and public organizations, so as
to be able to affiliate and to gain
their cofidence, even If just enough
so as to be recognize in a manner
the same as convictions and gather
ings are of a similar nature among
our caucasian brothers.
Rev. Stovall spent Saturday in
the city visiting friends. He was
on his way home to Davenport from
Mt. Pleasant, where he had been in
attendance at the district confer
ence.
Percy Garrett has moved here
from Michigan, and is working for
the Spencer brothers in cement
work.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes of
Wellman, visited at the A. L. Hall
home last week.
Last Sunday was children's day at
the A. M. e. church and the program
as carried out by Miss Lovella Phil
| lips assisted by the Sunday school
was grand. Miss Phillips deserves
much praise for her work, which
showed conclusiyely that she knows
how to put on q church program
with the aid Of the children. Hel
untiring efforts were well rewarded
Miss Helen Motts assisted at the or
gan. The collections for the day
amounted to almost $1,000.
Miss Nora .Motts is home from Sig
Quincy for q short visit.
Howard Motifs is an alumnus Of the
high school now, having completed
the curse and graduating with his
class with hibh honors last week.
The church social at the home OF
Mr.. A. l.. Hall, was a success, both
socially and financially.
Walter Williams and wife are
nicely settled on East Third street.
Harvey Spencer visited friends
at Newton and brother, John, at
Grinnell recently.
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FORT MADISON NOTES.

The "A. M. E. church children's day
exercises which was under.the manage
ment Of Mrs. Mary Woods and Mrs.
Lucy King, was nicely arranged and
the church was beautifully decorated.
It was success. The welcome reci-
tation was spoken by seven little boys
who wore crowns; dialogue by Helen
Goodwin, Lucille and Lizzie Steward.
The last speaker but not the least was
Prof. VIM. A. Thomas Of Boston, Mass.
who made an excellent speech that will
be long remembered by the people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17

lahoma, who is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. s. w. Stratton Of Manly. has been
spending few days in Mason City at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Jones.
She has been delightfully."- entertained
at the homes Of Mrs. j. ID. Reeler and
Mrs. John Huntr.
Mrs. s. w. Stratton and little daugh-
ter Of Manly have been spending a few
days at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
l.. Jones Of Mason City.
All of US are proud Of Miss Vivian
Hunter, one of this years graduates
from Mason City high school. Miss
Hunter is the first colored girl to be
graduated from the high school of this
city.
Mr.. Thos. Huckaby Of Baltimore,
Maryland, has opened a laundry in
Mason City. He is meeting with great
success in his new enterprise. We are
all glad because it is a fine thing to
see our young men branch out and do
something in the world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
ROCK ISLAND ILL.

Sunday June the 9th the Eastern
Star Of Moline entertained the Eastern
Star of Rock Island at Easter day
services at their church. An excellent
program as follows was rendered:
Paper by Miss E. Morrison, G. M. of
Rock Island; paper by Attheda Moore,
A. M. Of Rock Island, subject "The
Eastern Star and its WORTH" address
by H. E. Burris, w. P. of Rock Island
and ]. w. Inghram of Moline; sermon
by T. w. Lewis of Moline. The atten-
dance was very good.
Mrs. F. burden, and son, is visiting
her husband at 1910 39th street.
The Sunday Schools Of the tri-cities
gave Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School a
banquet for the best attendance and
contribution during the past three
months.
Rev. F, burden is doing nicely with
his church work Second Baptist) con-
sidering the conditions.
Mrs. H. Houston entertained the
Rock Island Ladies' Progressive club at
a business meeting Wednesday. Quite
q number were out and pleasant
evening was spent.
The A. M. P. Industrial Girls club
met with Glydia Bates Saturday after.
noon in business meeting. The next
meeting will be with Miss Grace Stone.
South Rock Island.
Mt. Olive Court No. 33 meets Friday
night at the Masonic hall, 18th street
3rd avenue.
The Christian Temperance League
gave the children q reception at the A.
M. E. church.
Mrs. Bingham had dinner for Rev.
burden, wife and son Tuesday.
Mrs. Windsor and Hardings, the sick
committee of the Progressive, called or
Mr.. Coffman who has been silk fol
sometime and found him growing worse
He and family have our sympathy.
There was an entertainment given By
the Lone Star club on Thursday even
ing June 9th. They had q grand sue
cess.
Mrs. F. burden Of Des Moines gave
fine lecture at the entertainment fol
the benefit of the Lone Star club. She
also gave a fine lecture to the Sabbath
School Of the second Baptist church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-06-17
. Stomach TroubIes.

Mahy remarkable cures Of stomach
troubles have been effected by Cham-
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
One man who had spent over two
thousand dollars for medicine and treat
ment was cured by few boxes of these
tablets. Price, rs cents. Samples
free at all druggists.