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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Rev. M. J. Burton, former pastor 0
the Third Baptist church, is filling tn
pulpit in the absence Of Rev. d. A
Holmes who is holding series Of NEE,
ings in Galesburg.
Mrs. L. Jackson is in the city pre-.
pairing to move her mother, Mrs. Miller
to Atchison, Kansas, where she will
make her future home with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jackson.
The 7. L. o. club met with Mrs.
Jennie Christina last Friday. The club
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Christina, presi-
dent; Mrs. T. Adams, secretary and
Mrs. c. B. Lewis, treasurer. They
also elected Mrs. T. Adams as delegate
to the State Federation and Mrs. F.
Walker.
The church Aid gave an entertain
ment last Tuesday evening. The char
acters were all male. 1t was one of
the best concerts given in Davenport
VI COlOE Aux q lew uOy0s 1ieAAOuSu ~
was bad rainy night the church was
packed with people from the tri-cities.
1t was great success financially for
the Aid society.
The District Superintendent, Mr.. M.
%, Culberson Of Clinton, accompanied
by his wife and daughters made his
annual visit to Davenport Sunday. He
addressed the Sunday School at the
usual hour in the morning, the Junior
Allen League in the afternoon and the
Senior Allen League in the evening.
Sunday being Stewards Day he re-
NAMED over to the exercises in the
evening, which were under the auspices
Of Mr.. Eugene Green.
At the Mems Concert they cleared
$55. 80. Good for the Men! Mr.. R.
Bright is president Of this club.
Mr.. H. McGaw, an old member Of
Bethel A. M. E. church, who has been
confined to his home all winter was
able to attend two services Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
OBITUARY.

The sad intelligence came to
our office of the death of Mrs. J.
G. Yaucy, the wife Of one of our
highly esteemed citizens. She
died at the Mercy hospital April
18th, where she was taken to be
operated on. Mrs. Yancy was
born in Missouri in 1841 and was
married twenty years ago to Mr..
Yancy. They came to our city
seven years ago where they have
since lived at 9O8 Twelfth street.
Funeral services will be held at
. o'clock Sunday afternoon at the
Corinthian Baptist church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

selves with views from natures gar.
den.
Out in Missouri the Kansas, City
Royal Giants opened the seasop at
their home grounds on Independence
avenue, Kansas City, on Saturday,
April 16, in the presence Of hundreds
Of spectators. They were cheered to
the echo as they marched upon the
field and took their respective posi-
tions. The Giants will be stronger
this season than ever, as Manager
Jack Johnson has already secured sew
eral players Of reputation as fast base
runners.
1t is the intention Of President NJ.
B. Garrett and Secretary George w.
Walden to so conduct their team this
season as to leave no room for con-
lecture as to the ability Of the Giants
to meet all comers and win. They are
out for clean sport, the elevation Of
the game and square deal for each
member Of the team. The club has re-
ceived new impetus from the hearty
interest and cooperation which q large
numbef Of well known business men
Of Kansas City have manifested in 1t
at the very beginning Of the season.
Backed BY men like NJ. B. Garrett,
q "a. Galloway. George w. Walden
and Manages Jack johnson, . known
baseball enthusiast and one who knows
tne game the clilh atarfa Ont with Nv
ing colors and a determination to win
success. The schedule Of games as ar.
ranged at present includes nearly all
Of the leading colored and many of the
white clubs throughout the country.
All first class teams wishing to book
games for the season should CORE.
spond with the Royal Giants, at 1905
McGee street, Kansas City, as speedily
as possible.
The officers Of the club have pledged
themselves to see to it that every man
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
KEOKUK NOTES.

II Mrs. Maria Green of 1416 Morgan
street is quite i'll. She was taken to
the hospital last week for an operation
but it was found that her condition was
so critical that she could not stand an
Operation. so they decided to defer it
for while. It IS hoped by her many
friends that she may soon be able to
undergo the operation.
Mr.. John Bland of 1904 Fulton street
has been seriously i'll with stomach
trouble. He is reported little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Drain has NOV
ed into the residence recently vacated
by John Bland who moved into his
home, 1904 Fulton street.
Mrs. H. P. Jones. wife Of Rev. H.
P. Jones of the A. M. E. church, is
quite i'll with stomach trouble and does
not seem to improve much.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fielding john
son girl, Saturday April End. The
mother is reported very i'll at this
writing; severe attack of fever hav-
ing set in.
1t is with a degree of sadness that
we report the death of Miss Myrtle
Craig, which occurred at the family
home on North Fifth street, Friday
morning at $50 clock. Miss Myrtle
was charming young lady, just bloom
ing into womanhood, and her untimely
death is deeply deplored by her many
friends. She was born September ~,
1892 and is survived by her father,
mother and brother Horace and many
other sorrowing friends. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon from the A.
NJ. E. church, Seventh and Morgan SITS.
Rev. H. P. Jones officiated and paid
high tribute to the deceased. The
floral offerings were many. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Ralph Tebeau,
Clifton Ashby, Charles Alden, Leo
Reeder, Lawrence Bryant and Conway
Armstrong. The flower bearers were
Misses Bertha and Amanda Buckner,
Nellie O. Kellis and Mrs. Garnett Tea
beau johnson. Interment was made in
Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Marie Wilson and son John Will
son of Vicksburg, Miss, are in the city
at the home Of Mrs. Wilson'S brother,
Selby Joenson, 1908 High street. They
will remain in Keokuk permanently.
Mr.. Wilson has gone into the transfer
business with Sam Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dixen Wens entsrtain-
ed at an elaborate four course dinner
in honor Of Miss Nellie Opal Kellis.
Word has been received from MI
Silas T. Kellis from Upton Wyoming
where he has recently located, Of the
death Of his companion, Mr.. G. 81.
Bowen, who was prominent society
man and druggisa Iof this city. Mr..
Kellif will continue residing there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Kew. ana mrs. +. M. Lewis served
banquet to Bishop Schaffer and other
prominent persons Monday evening.
Those present were Bishop Sceaffer.
M. D., D. D.. Presiding Elder Gordon,
Rev. ]. Cornelius Reid, D. D., Atty.
Geo. H. Woodson and j. A. Spears,
Principal A. J. Hicks of Buxton, Prof.
d. T. Butler, Rev. L. Brit Of Abba,
Rev. D. E. Butler, Rev. S. Mcdowell
Of Rock Island, III.
Mrs. E. T. Butler Of Abba, Miss
Florence Griffin Of Des Moines and Mr..
letters of Buxton were in Ottumwa
Monday evening to attend the banquet
in Bishop C. T. Schaffer's honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Lewis entertain
ed at o'clock dinner, in honor of
Bishop Schaffer, few friends in the
persons of Presiding Elder and Mrs.
Gordon, Rev. j. Cornelius Reid and
Miss Florence Griffin Of Des Moines.
DR.. Clark of Oskaloosa also attended
the banquet and lectured at the A. M.
E. church Monday evening.
Mr.. Harold who has been i'll for some
time with pneumonia is some better.
The A. J. j. club will give an invita-
tional dance and banquet at the M. w.
A. hall Friday evening April Is. Music
will be furnished by Garrick orchestra.
Mr.. Wendell Johnson who has been
sick for the past week with tonsilitis is
out again.
Mr.. Milton Mcmahon Of Kansas has
been visiting in Ottumwa for several
days.
Bishop C. T. Schaffer left this after
noon for his home in Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Every family and especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with bottle Of
Chamberlain $ :Liniment. There is no
telling5when it may be wanted in case
of an accident or emergency. 1t is
most excellent in all cases of rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises, Sold by
all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Last Wednesday evening April 9Th,
8 o'clock Miss Jenevieve Bell Of Des
Moines was married to Rev. James
\ Bowles at Mt. Zion Baptist church at
Enterprise. The bride wore a lingere
dress trimmed with real lace and carri-
ed a large bo4uet Of bridal roses. The
brides maid, Miss Jessie Bell, wore
white with lace trimmings. The groom
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

every player at Ills r-
fingers ends and will keep close eye
on every man. Opponents, therefore,
need not have any fears in playing the
Giants, for their slogan is fair play and
no favors. 70 promote the business
end Of the game is the aim Of the Kan
sas City Royal Giants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
The officers Of the club have pledged
themselves to see to it that every man

booked for a game
Is qualified, in good
physical condition
and willing to obey
the rules Of the
game without be-
ing coaxed to do
so. By this means
many Of the un-
pleasant fea lures
which often render
the game one sided
may be eliminated.
Secretary Walden
has the record Of
L..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

present indications
there will be q lar
ger nu m b er Of
baseball teams and
moro efficient play
ers among Afro
Americans thi 8
season than ever
before. A mon 6
members Of t h Q
Young Mems Chris
ttan association
baseball. eric ket
and tennis will pre-
dominate, W hile
the camera clubs
will busy them
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

A mixed quartet consisting of Mes
danes Layton and Miller and Mesers.
Miller and Layton will render a few
selections at the A. M. E. Sunday
School next Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
state Fair At Columbia Nov. 4.

"a At a recent meeting Of the executive
committee Of the Colored State Fair
association held in the office of the
president. the Rev. Richard Carroll, at
Columbia, S. O.. 1t was unanimously
voted to hold the next annual fair In
Columbia from Nov. to IL, inclusive.
While the fair at Batesburg last fall
was success, the committee Is Of the
opinion that Columbia is q more suit
able place from every point Of view.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

The Ladies Pastors Aid Society Of
Saint Paul's A. M. E. church gave a
reception at the parsonage Friday af-
ternoon in honor Of Rev. Daniels and
Mrs. Daniels oath wedding annivers-
ary, and presented them with hand
some Havland china set of cups and
saucers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mr.. John cClain has the distinction
Of being the first colored man to re-
ceive an appointment under the new
city administration; that of custodian
Of the city hall, recommended by Zell
G. Roe. The place is now held by a
white man and formerly by c. H.
Browning. The place pays $1,000 per
month. Mr.. ssMcClain is one Of our
worthy and Industrious young men and
active in the Masonic lodge, also the
Y. M. P. A. and we extend to him our
congratulations. He begins work to-
dau -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Program of the Wilberforce Educa-
tional club April Is, at St. Paul's A. NJ.
E. church:
Invocation, Rev. I. M. Daniels.
Instrumental solo, Bertha Allen.
Reading, Edyth Comley.
Vocal solo, select.
NJ Reading (Dunbar) Bennie Reeves.
Duet, Violin and Piano, the Misses
Alexander.
Address, Prof. c. D. Hosmer Of Tus-
kegee.
~ Vocal Solo, Prof. G. !. Holt.
Instrumental solo, Master Clyde
Glass. y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets assist nature in driving all i'm
purities out Of the system, insuring a
free and regular condition and restor-
ing the organs Of the body to health
and strength. Sold by all druggist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Mirah Clark will spend a few
days here visiting her brother, Mr.. /,
K. Burrell on West Fifth strest, whom
she has not seen for ~ years. She is
enroute from Dixon, Ill, her birth
place. to Denver, Colo, her present
home. sst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

The Corinthian Aid Society had their
pictures taken last Sunday afternoon
at 8 o'clock by Mr.. Chas. Smith, at the
residence Of Mrs Ed Reese of Oak
Park, in honor Of Mrs. True. The Aid
met with Mrs. Helton last Friday and
went from there to Mrs. Crawford's 8
where a lovely lunch was served. The
Aid will meet with Mrs. Helton again
next Friday to finish quilting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

wore black broad cloth, and the best
man, Mr.. Raleigh, wore full dress
suit. Rev. Bates officiated. The re-
ception was held at the home Mr.. Nc
Mllen. They will make their home in
Enterprise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mr.. R, E. johnson will leave for the
West the first Of the week. He has
been visiting with his sister, Mrs. John
Redman, the past three weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Ester Flemmings and Mrs. Alice
Estell Of Kansas City, Kans., arrived
in the city yesterday to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs. ]. G. Yancy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Hattie Lawther left Wednesday
evening for Denver, called ther by the
serious illness of her daughter, Mrs.
Miller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Matthews on w.
Ninth street entertained at dinner Sum
day few Of their friends in honor of
Mr.. R. z. johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. M. Graves, sister of Mr.. j.
G. Yancy. arrived in the city Thursday
from brunswick, Mo-, to attend the
funeral of his wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Early who has been at Mercy
hospital for the past three weeks was
removed home this week feeling much
improved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Prof. Brown, 1913 Walnut street,
professional advice, letter writing and
composition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15

Mrs. A. L. Smith left Wednesday for
an extended visit in her old home in
Missouri and several other Missouri
cities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
Mrs. C. B. Woods was taken sudden
ly i'll last Monday evening but is report
ed better at this writing.

The D. Y. w. X. Art club gave a
house social Monday evening at the
home Of Mrs. John Redmans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
Royal Giants Get
Rousing Welcome
Kansas City Spectators Greet Famous Bal
Team With Wild Cheers at Opening
Game on Homo Grounds ITS
Slogan Is Fair Play and
No Fayors.

Spring weather has come at last, and
followers Of outdoor sports are lining
up for their favorite exercise. From
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-04-15
CITY NEWS.

IN. B. you have relatives or
friends visiting IN the city or going to
make visit, please inform US; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
ECHO Of OLD TIME
HAMMOND DAYS

The principals in the case barking
back to the days when the G. H Ham
mond Packing company was in Ham
mond in methods employed by the Ma
tional Packing Co. in conducting it's
business were revealed to the federal
grand jury yesterday by J. P. Lyman
former president, and ]. d. Standish,
former secretary of the s15,O00,0oO cor
poration. Lyman is in the packing
business in Boston, while Standish is
president of the Hammond -Standish Co.
an Independent concern in Detroit The
two were before the grand jury dur
ing the greater part of the FIVE hours
it was IN session. The only other wit
ness of the day was Edgar Rothschfld
of the accounting department of Nor
ris & Co. At the close of the days
session the jury adjourned until Mon
day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
TRANSPORTATION MUST
HAVE NEW FACILITIES

Transportation facilities to and from
the Standard steel Car plant in Ham
mond must be improved. The necessity
for this arises from the fact that the
local plant of this company is so iso-
lated that it IS difficult to find labor
ers who will work there
superintendent Fl. B. Douglas attrib-
utes a great deal of the difficulty he
has had in the employing and retaining
of men to the fact that the facilities
for reaching the plant are so poor
1t is understood that Mr.. Douglas is
anxious that the Hammond, Whiting
& East Chicago line should make its
State street extension to his plant He
is aware of the fact that the lines of
this system reach nearly every city in
the region, and If an extension were
built along State street to the Standard
plant and on to East Chicago it would
open up an entirely new territory from
which workingmen could be secured
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
WIRELESS
TELEPHONY
COMING

The city of Hammond is said to be
listed in the mental prospectus of
the Continental Wireless Telephone and
Telegraph company for a $4,000 sta
tion.
Edison NJ. Taylor who is on the dem
onstrating end of the service, was in
Hammond yesterday to make arrange
ments for meeting of J. w Caldwell,
secretary of the promoting company,
with some of Hammond's business men.
The naturalization of the proposed
plan would put Hammond in direct
relation with the continental sys-
tenn which Mr.. Taylor says his company
is seeking to establish. BY the relay
system he says it is possible now to
transmit a message from coast to coast
and from Canada to the Gulf of Mex
leo
"Forty-seven stations are now in
operation and several more are under
construction" said Mr.. Taylor. The
messages are transmitted with more
speed than wire companies can handle
them"
The Continental company includes
the Massie wireless, on the Atlantic
coast. the Clark wireless service on
the great lakes, the Pacific Coast wire
less on the Pacific coast and the Col
lins' wireless Telephone company
Representatives hope to give a dem
onstration to business men in some
building next Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
WORK ON RED LINE
ON STATE ST. TO BEGIN

Next Monday Manager Green OF the
Hammond Whiting & East Chicago
line will commence the reconstruction
of the State street line. This line is
to be double tracked eventually, but
owing to the failure of the city to make
the proposed improvements on this
street, it will be possible to build only
the north side of the double tracks at
the present time.
All of the materials for this job have
been ordered and are on hand, but it
will be impossible to use them at the
present time. The double tracking of
State street is one of the improve
ments that haev long been contem-
plated.
The work on the extensions to Dol
ton, Riverdale and Harvey will begin
about the 10th of August. This is one
of the most encouraging announce
ments that have been made by this
company in longe time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
BY ALI. MEANS
CALL The
GRAND JURY

An investigation by the grand jury
into the charges made by 15-year-old
Annie Zimmerman against a dozen
young men of Hammond, half of whom
escaped a bind over to the superior
court on a technicality, is now being
demanded by the law-abiding element
of Hammond
No steps have, as yet. been taken
to lay the matter before the grand
jury, but the sentiment for COM
plete investigation is growing as the
public is becoming more acquainted
with the state of affairs that prevailed
at the investigation.
Although some of the young men who
have been charged by the girl have had
their preliminary hearing, they are by
no means considered as having been
in jeopardy. A grand jury investi-
cation is still possible, and the state
of Indiana must provide the funds to
procure them from any other state
in the Union should any of the accused
attempt to flee from justice.
Public Is Aroused.
Unless there is a complete investi-
CATION of this matter the public will
not be satisfied that the authorities
have done their full duty. 1t is up to
them whether Hammond is to remain a
law-abiding citizen or whether gang
of hoodlums shall insult our wives and
threaten our daughters said man,
representative of the best interests of
the city, this morning.
The statutes provide for just such
a state of affairs, and I want to see a
grand jury called al once, and see the
state spend all the money, necessary to
apprehend any one whose guilty con
science causes him to flee from justice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
LUMBER
LOWER THAN
SINCE 1907

1t is expected that there will be a re-
vival OF building activity in Hammond
as a result of the settlement of labor
difficulties here. While the electricians
were having trouble and the plumbers
were out on a strike, investors seemed
reluctant to start any new building
operations
The contractors and lumbermen are
also anxious to correct the prevailing
idea that the cost of building is high
er now than it has been in recent years
past.
w. G. Paxton stated yesterday that
lumber is now lower than 1t has been
since 1907, and he is prepared to prove
this fact at any time. He says further
that the cost of labor is not any
greater than II is in the surrounding
cities where a great deal of building
is being done and is not as great as it
is In Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
VILLAGE
--s--4-ss4a -las-.z - Z .4.s rs
CLERK IN
REFUSAL

An effort was made to have the
trustees of the village of West Ham
mond agree that they would postpone
the recount on the trustees until the
courts in Cook county had settled the
election contest which has been started
by the clerk.
resolution was, prepared and sub
mitted to Clerk Ignatz Mankowski, but
according to Martin F'inneran, he re-
fused to present the resolutions to the
board at the last meeting. There are
no other developments in the West
Hammond election contest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-07-30
WILL
Fight FOR It
IN COURTS

August c. Blocki, the aged pioneer
of Gary and father of deputy sheriff
George Blocki OF Hammond, who died
early this week by his own hand while
in a temporary state of mental aberra-
ton, left an heritage for his children,
which promises to be bitterly fought
law case.
Fortunate for the estate. the case
which involves the title of a valuable
site of land, thirty-six and a fraction
acres lying within the shadows of the
Indiana Steel mills. was filed before
the old mans death. His attorneys,
Ross and Lotz, of Hammond had filed
the pleadings in the circuit court at
Crown Point only a few days before
the death of August Blocki Harry
Miller Wood Is made a co-defendant in
the case.
Land Worth Fortune.
The complaint states that the plain
tiff has had open and notorious possess
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