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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

Whereas, Sister Morgan, wife of Mr.
E. S. Morgan, has ben called from labor
to reward, by the hand of the omnipo'
tent; be it
Resolved, that the Princess Fora Chap
ter, No. 10, extend love and tenderes1
sympathy to Mr.. E. S. Morgan and chill
dren in this, their saddest hour OF griet
be it .
Resolved, that we ask them to be cheer
ed by the thoughts that we ask themwyp
ed by the thought that as the wife and
mother was devoted to them in life, Sc
her angel eyes will ever watch them from
on high. Be it
Resolved that wherein The husband has
lost an affectionate, dutiful wife, the
children never firing and loving moth
er, and the church jealous selt-sac-
rifcing christian. We sorrow that heI
face shall be seen no more within the
Star. We extend to the family our warm
expression of sympathy and commend
them to the Great God, and IN his far'
seeing wisdom will sustain them under
the dark hour of affliction.
Be is Resolved that copy OF these
resolutions of coincidence be placed on the
record, and copy be sent to the be-
reaved family and one to the Iowa state
Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
CLARINDA ITEMS.

Mr. Mack Going returned from Kansas
City, Sunday, and reports his health
much improved,
Miss Crrrie Oldham is on the sick list
Mr. E B Cook made q business trip to
st. Joe last week.
Rev. c c Galloway, who has been
pastor Of the Second Baptist church Of
Of this city for sometime. resigned his
position and left last week for his new
charge in Keokuk, Iowa.
The sewing circle was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mrs Drake
last Friday afternoon.
Mrs Fannie Jackson and Misses Bes-
sic McClain, who have been in this city
for sometime visiting their sister, Mrs
Jeffries, left for their home in Des
Moines, Tuesday afternoon.
The members of the End Baptist
church, had their regular monthly rally
Sunday, a neat sum of 500 was raised
for the benefit of the church.
Mr.. John Arnett Of Toxic, Mo, spent
Sunday with his family in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
FORT MADISON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Eubanks, who
have been visiting in Chicago for week,
returned home Friday morning.
On the Fourth lawn social was CIV
en- by the Sunday school of the Second
Baptist church at the home of Mrs. Fred
Henry, 1902 Des Moines street.. All who
attended had delightful time.
Mrs. G. H. Jackson, our state mis-
sionary, was in Burlington on business
last week.
Mrs. Fred Henry and little son, Ma
Geo, went to Lagrange, Mo-, Saturday
morning and returned Sunday, bringing
with them her sister, Mrs. Rena Blades,
who is convalescing.
Under the direction of Miss L. E. Will
Jams and Mrs. Geo. Obannon, with Miss
Agnes Stewart as organist the following
program was rendered at the Second
Baptist church, July Sth.
Prayer, Rev. J. w. Evans. Anthem, by
the choir. Instrumental solo, Miss Ag-
mes Stewart Recitation, Mrs. Geo. Oban-
non; vocal solo, Miss Naomi Harker
reading, Mrs. J. w. Evans; song, Mrs
A. L. King and her Juvenile choir; pa
per, Mr.. Ernest Harper; vocal solo,
Miss l.. E. Williams; reading, Rev. ]. w.
Evans; song, Mrs. A. L. King an dchoir
recitation, Miss L. z. Williams; song,
Mrs. A. L. King and choir.
Rev. J. w. Evans went to Des Moines
Saturday on business. Rev. Oscar Clel-
land filled the stand during his absence.
Mrs. G. II. Jockson, state president of
the Fl. and F. Mission Work, left for
Wichita Kan, today to attend the West
ern convention. b.
Miss Maggie Ewing, who has ben sick
for two months is somewhat improved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

dience greeted her.
MIR. John Patterson took company
on the road to give concerts at several
places on the fourth of July. They
played at Cherokee and Sheldon. Those
who went were Messrs. A. Cason, Sr.,
Terrence Cason, Jr., Green Goats, Fred
Baker and John Norris. They returned
home Wednesday.
The Sioux City Giants played the Law
ton team on the Fourth of July. The
game was IS to IL in favor of the Sioux
City Giants. %
Miss Lulu Sturgis and Mr.. Arthur
Webb were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony last Tuesday evening Only
a few close friends and relatives were
present. Rev. DR.. Knight invited them.
The bride is one of our leading young
ladies and the youngest daughter of Mr..
T. II. Sturgis. The groom halls from
Clarinda, but has been resident in our
city for the past seven years. He is a
promising young man, We extend our
congratulations and may their lives be
bright and happy. They will live with
his mother for a while.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

Whereas, Sister Stella Wilburn, the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Will
burn. has been called from labor to re-
ward by the hand of the omnlpotent; oe
it o,
Resolved, that the Princess Fora Chap
ter. No. 10, extend love and tenderes'
sympathy to Mr.. and Mrs. Wllburn III
this their saddest hour of grief; be 1t
Resolved, that we ask them to be
cheered by the thought that as the daugh'
ter was devoted to them in life, so hel
angel ewes viii lever watch them from on
high. Be it
Resolved that whereas, the parants have
lose an affectionate, dutiful daughter, and
the Princess Fora Chapter, No. 10, an ac-
five member. We sorrow that her race
shall be seen no more within the Star
We extend to the parents our warmes,
expressions of sympathy and commend
them to the great God, and in his far,
seeing wisdom will sustain them under
Ais dark hour of affliction. be 1t =.
Resolved, that copy of these resolu'
t;ons Of coincidence be placed on the rec,
ord and copy be sent to the bereaveo v
family, and one to the Iowa stare ny
0'N' Committee,
Miss Marie I. Bell,
Mrs. John Wilkinson,
Mrs. Jessie E. McClaln
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
Mr.. D. w. Anderson left Tuesday
morning for Des Moines to attend the
Grand ConYocation of Masons.

Mr.. D. w. Anderson left Tuesday
morning for Des Moines to attend the
Grand Convocation Of Masons.
Mrs. Virgie Walden of Colombia, Mo.
Grand Lecturer Of the OES of 1.-THE
State Of Missouri and Jurisdiction, Wis
tied Electa Chapter No. as Of the o E
S Thursday, June 3Oth, and gave fine
lecture which was greatly appreciated.
A very delightful Lawn social was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
jenkins, at the extremity Of High st. i,
July 4th, for the benefit of the Sunday
school. The social was largely attend
ed and was a splendid success, both So
cially and financially.
Mrs. Carrie Webb returned to her
home last week, after an extened visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Turner, 1919 High st.
Miss Jennie Turner of St. Louis, Mo.
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turner.
Miss MAZDA Lewis has returned home
from Fort Madison, where she visited
for week with friends. ...
Mr.. Bertram Searcy of Monmouth
was Keokuk visitor, July 4th.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed
the barn at the Geo. Kellis home, lO17,
Fulton ST., one day last week.
Miss Beatrice Brooks of ll27, Orleans
ST., very pleasantly entertained num-
ber of her friends Saturday evening.
Whist was the principle amusument
after which an elegant luncheon was
served by the hostess.
A very high class entertainment was
given at the Pilgrims Rest church
Tuesday evening, July 9Th, when ex-
congressman Murry gave most excel
lent lecttre. A large crowd greeted
the speaker with evidence of being
greatly pleased.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Bland gave q
very pleasant lawn social Friday even.
ing.
Miss Elizabeth Gross left Monday fol
Quincy, ILL.,, to visit friends for week
Misses Melvina Page and sister Of
Peoria, ILL.,, is visiting at the home Of
their grand parens, Mr.. and Mrs. Tho
White, 1125 Orleans st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS
TEAGIJE. "".

The Eleventh annual meeting-the
tenth anniversary-of the National Ne
gro Business League, will be held in New
York City, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, August 18th, 18th and 18th, l9lo'
The Palm Garden, $50 E. 5Sth street,
near Lexington Avenue, centrally To-
Gated and commodious building, has been
secured for the meetings. Addresses of
welcome will be made among others, by
His Honor, Mayor William J.. Gaynor,
and Hon. Charles w. Anderson, collec-
tor of internal revenue for the Second
district of New York City. In adition to
those who will speak representing Me-
gro business enterprises throughout the
country, are Hon. George McAneny,
Borough president of Manhatton; MIR. Os-
wald Garrison Willard, editor New York
Evening Post, and Mr.. Jacob w. Mack,
a responsible manufacturer of New York
City.
Ample accommodations are being ar
ranged by the local Negro Business
League of New York for delegates IN
tending to be present. Those planning
to be present are urgently requested to
send notice of such intending to be pres
ent are urgently requested to send notice
of such intention to Mr.. B. F. Thomas,
213 West SD street, New York City. The
Motel Maceo has been selected by the To-
cal league of New York City as conven-
ton headquarters.
On the social side, every possible ar
rangement for the comfort and pleasure
of the delegates will be provided, includ-
ing reception to visiting ladies on
Thursday afternoon, August 18th, by the
Negro Woman's Business League OF
Graeter New York. On Friday evening"
August 18th, at 7 o'clock, banquet and
reception will be rendered the delegates
at Grand Central Palace, Lexington Az
erue and 43d street, which has been
specially secured for the occasion, by the
local Negro Business League of New
York City. For Saturday, August 2Oth
at o'clock, a large steamer has beer
chartered for the purpose Of giving the
delegates boat ride up the East anc
Hudson rivers. Many private entertain
ments Of one kind and another are also
already arranged for the afternoons O
the three days sessions.
/. Mr.. Cyrus Field Adams, Transports
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ton Agent, 934 tsreet, N W., Wash
ington, d. c., will cooperate in any way
possible with city or state delegations
in making transportation arrangements.
Mr.. Adams has already secured a rate
of fare and three-ffths for the round
trip on the certificate plan, from the
Trunk Line association, which includes
all of the territory west of New England
and north of the Potomac to the Missis-
sippi river, and from the Southeastern
Passenger association, which includes all
of the territory south of the Ohio and
Potomac, and east of the Mississippi riv-
ers. These two associations include the
most important parts of the country from
which the larger part of the delegates
come. Especial attention is directed, how
ever, to the low rates which are grant
ed each year for the month of August
for tourists going north. Delegates are
especially urged to inform themselves of
the offerings in their territory.
Further information, if desired, may
be secured from: ..
Booker T. Washington, President, Tus-
keegee Institute, Ala.
J.. c. Napier, Chairman, Executive
Committee, Napier Court, Nashville,
Tenn.
Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secre-
tary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
KEOKUK NOTES.

The death of the late Amanda Ander-
son occurred at her home l5l7 North
10Th street, June %, 1910. Her death
was due to ailments incident to old age.
She sank into her last sleep without
tremor of PAIN. She was active up
until her last illness. She was very
lovable woman and her death is deeply
depIored by her many friends. Those
left to mourn her death are her son Mr..
D. w. Anderson and one daughter, Ju-
liza Benthaa, all of Keokuk. The funer-
al was held from the late home the fol-
lowing Friday afternoon at ESQ o'clock.
A large concourse of friends gathered
to pay their last tribute of respect
The funeral services was conducted by
the Rev. H. P. Jones Of Bethel A M =
church, who paid very high tribute to
the deceased. Interment was made IN
Oakland cemetery,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Draine are the
proud parents of son, born June goth.
..
Miss Ella Draines has returned home
from St. Charles, Mo-, for her summer
vacation. Miss Draine very pleasantly
entertained number of her lady friends
Wednesday afternoon at whist. A fine line
time was reported.
Nus. Carrie Goens left Tuesday morn
ing for indianapolis, Ind, to visit hef
sister. Mrs. Lena Bailey.
Miss Francis Reeder LETT last week
for indianapolis Called there by the
serious illness of her father, Mr.. Geo.
Reede.
Miss Myrtle and Irelia Bland and Let
tie Johnson left Monday afternoon tol
Des Moines.
Mrs. w. M. Gross left Sunday nlgh,
for Des Moines to attend the Crane
lodge. .
| A. j. Fields left Monday morning tol
Des MONIES to attend the Grand lodge
which convenes in that city y, -. ane
14th inst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
SIOuX CITY ITEMS.

Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. Nj. E. church and Presiding Elder
NJ. I. Gordon was present and presided
throughout the day.
Mrs. Hill of Yankton, S. D., came
down last week for few weeks visit
with friends. She returned home Satur-
day and was accompanied home by her
son, Mr.. Woddie Smith.
Messrs Robert Simpson and Robert
Miller of South Sioux City, join the Om-
aha Giants and left last week to tour
the west playing ball.
Mr.. Lucas of Illinois, is in the city
for an indefinite time.
Miss Emma Crawford went to Sioux
Falls last week for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Florence Crawford.
Master Tom Sturgis has gone to Kan
sas City for visit.
The A. l. P. club gave lawn fete on
Friday evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Hoag, 91s Tenth street. Quite
number of people enjoyed the treat.
The Sioux City Giants will cross bats
with Hinton team Friday July 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Sturgis left for Des
Moines this week to attend the Grand
Lodge of the A. F. and A. M. 1t con-
venes in said place. ~
Word has been received of the death
of Miss Flo Jackson, which occurred
in Burlington the last part of the week.
She is the niece of Mrs. Sadie Norris,
who resides in our city. Miss Jackson
is we'll known here, HAVING visited here
two summers ago for quite while. She
made many friends while in our midst,
and her untimely death is regretted by
all who know her. The family have our
heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.
The A. M. E. church held rally on
Iuly 8, to pay an indebtedness OF $3.50
off. The members and clubs of the
church certainly rallied to the front. The
sum of $14O.55 was taken in on that day..
The church has one culb which is known
as the banner club, under the leadership
of Mr.. F. w. Roberts raised alone, $lO5.
The Philharmonic club of the A. NJ. E.
church, will give reception on Thurs.
day evening July 18th, to the Starlight
club of the same church, and her friends
at the church narlors.
The little daughter of Mrs. Roberts ar
rived in the city last week from Chicago,
for visit. Mrs. Roberts is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Irene Sturgis.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace have come back
to our city to take up their residence
again with US after being gone for sew
eral months at Grand Island, Iowa.
There is no place like old Soo
Presiding Elder M. I. Gordon lett on
Friday for Yonkton, $. D., to hold his
quarterly conference.
Mrs ]. Downs Of Chicago, gave re- re-
cital at the A. NJ. E. church on THURSDAY
evening, July Z, under the auspices OF
the Philharmonic club. Quite nice au-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
HAPPENINGS IN CLINTON

M. o. Culberson is in Des Moines this
week, in attendance at the Masonic
Grand lodge in session.
The rally, which was started some
weeks ago for the trustee department
of Bethel A M E church, thus far has
been success. The people having re-
sponded to the club captains in an ad-
mirable manner at the several enter
tainments. The rally will close next
Monday night at which time report Of
captains will be made.
Miss Minnie Taylor arrived home q
few days ago from Chicago, after COM
pleting her course in Chicago Univer-
sity, from which institution she gradu-
ated in June. 49,.
Delight Evans is the guest of rela-
relatives and friends in Chicago indef-
nitely. .g.-.
Jas. Robinson of Chicago is the guest
| of his mother and other relatives and
friends.
Chas. Moore, who has been resident
of Clinton during the past year, and
who has been confined for sometime
past in local hospitrl, passed away re-
Gently. His funeral took place from
Bethel A M E church, Rev. B. U. Tay-
lor officiating. assisted by the pastor
of the Second Baptist church. The
home of the deceased is unknown sup
posedly somewhere in Mississippi. All
A efforts to locats~r rsiatives have beer
fruitless.
/ Some of our people are thinking OF
attending the opening of the auditorium
of the new church in Davenport, Sun
day, July 18th.
Rev. B. U. Taylor received the sac
intelligence of the death of his sister,
Mrs. Lottie Stafford, at their home ir
Empuria, Kansas, on last Saturday.
Deceased leaves to mourn, besides hel
brother, her husband and FIVE children.
The many friends of Rev. Taylor con-
| dole with him in his hours of sorrow.
Chas. Johnson, the brother OF the
now undisputed Worlds champion, ar
rived in Clinton last week from his
home in Chicago. for the purpose Of
! meeting his brother who was due te
! pass through this city He was accom-
| D anied by Robt. Motifs also of Chicago
Master Ferlon Smith is still confined
to his home by illness. We hope te
soon see him out again.
A large crowd greeted Jack johnson
as he passed through Clinton last week.
He received many handshake.
The picnic of Bethel church and Sab
bath school has been postponed to the
first Thursday in August.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

On last Thursday afternoon the 1nde-
pendent Improvement club entertained
with a royal picnic at the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ashby og Glad
stone, ILL., Fifty were invited and car
ried abundant lunch and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashby served ice cream and cake, the
event being Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby's TWEEN
tieth anniversary. The club presented
them with beautiful set of plates; it
was one of the most delightful picnics
of the season, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby
proved to be royal entertainers.
Mrs. Mary Cooper of St. Paul, Mimi,
is the guest of her mother and brother,
Mrs. H. Tyler and George Tyler.
Mr.. G. H. Murray delivered very
interesting adress on race ideals at the
A. M. E. church Thursday evening, to
a fair sized audience.
Mrs. C. C. Belroy of St. Joseph, Mo-,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. "A. Pleas
ant.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Dozier, Mrs. Belroy
and Mrs. A. Pleasant and sons, spent a
delightful day Tuesday, with Mrs. Jen-
ME Drew, fishing being their chief amuse-
ment.
On Monday p. m. at 2:S0 o'clock, oc-
Cured the funeral of Miss Flora Jackson
age II, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
H. Jockson of S2s Washington street
Miss Jackson had been i'll for nearly two
years, being confined to her bed large
part Of her time, though she bore her sui
ferings viii true Christian spirit. She
was member Of the A. M. E. church
and also of the choir, where she will bt
greatly missed Rev. Moore Of Mt. Pleas
lmon and the choir sang several beauti
(ful selections. The floral tributes were
beautiful and profuse and the man,
friends Of the deceased were out to pay
their last tribute Of respect. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Irwin, one Of ou
prosperous young married couples, hav'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

Teething children have more or less
diarrhoea, which can be controlled by
giving Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is neces-
sary is to give the prescribed dose after
each operation of the bowels more than
natural and then castor oil to clense
the system. It is safe and sure. Sold
by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

The Welcome reception given by the
members or North Star Lodge at I'm
ion Park was well attended and a most
enjoyable time was had by all. The
basket supper was very enjoyable fea.
ture, as also was the welcome exercises
The committee received nothing but
praise for their labor in making the
whole affair grand success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

The Des Moines Negro Liceum will
meet with Mr.. Branham N. Hyde, Tues
day, July 10Th, at his home on 18th st.
The program for the evening will be az
follows:
Quotation Miscellaneous
. Solo Miss E. Alexander
The aftermath of the Johnson-J et-
fries fight. Atty j. 3. hush.
Opening Discussion-Att'y S. Joe
Brown.
General Discussion Members OF the
society.
Report Of critic.
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sIOU XCITY.
Special to Bystander.

oPSSioi " ~ otohASis
Tuesday evening closed the first quar-
terly conference at Malone Chapel. A. NJ.
E. church. The reports showed an in
crease along all lines under the leader
ship of the pastor, Rev. J. w. Dowden.
The amount of finance raised during the
quarter was $213.OO with which many
small outstanding debts will be paid and
Improvements made. There has been a
steady increase of membership during
the year. In fact, the membership has
been nearly doubled The people asked
for the return of the pastor.
The conference. by a rising vote,
thanked the presiding elder, Rev. NJ. +.
Gordon, for his good judgment and i'm
partial ruling for the past four years,
and passed resolution asking the Bish-
op to return him next year. Everybody
is happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

The aid society Of the Corinthian
Badtiss church, met at the home OF
Mrs. Fred Helton's 1922 Easton Buela-
ward, on Friday evening, July 9th in a
contest.
The first prize consisting of a silk
quilt was given to Mrs. Mary Meese,
and the second, Mrs Clara Crawford.
President, Mrs Fred Helton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

offered their new beautiful cottage for
sale and expect to leave in the near fu-
ture for the East to make their home. Il
will be with genuine regret we'll say
goodbye to MIR. and Mrs. Irwin, for they
are certainly ideal citizens that we may
be proud of.
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Miss Latha johnson of keokuk is Wis.
iting her brother, Mr. Chas Johnson
AL Walker of Marshalltown is attend
ing the Grand Lodge. He is the guest
Mr. Jessie Graves ....s-

MIR! and Mrs. T. H. Sturgis, of Sioux
City, is spending this week in our city.
Mr.. Sturgiss is grand secretary of the
Masonic Lodge, they are stopping with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w, Fields.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

Marshalltown sent the largest dele
CATION to our city the last day. SIX
yopnp men alone came as follows: Lew
Il Green and Albert Green, Fred Sims,
Walter and Harry Warren and Carl
Brown, all from Marshalltown, save the
first two, who are from Toledo, La. Ihey
are nice young men. They called az
the Bystander office. =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

Mr.. John L. Thompson entertained
the Grand Lodge at an informal recp-
tion Wednesday evening from to g.
Light refreshments were served and
all of the forty guests enjoyed the
pleasure and hospitality of their beau
tiful new home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-07-15

A smoker was given by members of
Doric Lodge No. 80 at their hall last
Wednesday evening after the Memorial
services, and quite large number of
the delegates and visitors attended. A
rousing good time was had by all pres
ent. Lunch was served. .#