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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

it's inception in 1855, when a number
Of colored men withdrew from the
M. q. church When it was incorpo-
rated in 1871 the membership was
600. Rev. Daniel Coke, who was tho
leading spirit in the early activities of
the church, was at one time elected to
the bishopric, but declined the office.
= The church grew in numbers and
influence, and on or about its fiftieth
anniversary the congregation erected
on Saratoga street what was consid-
cred for many years the finest church
structure owned by colored people In
this country. The edifice seated over
1900 people, and were it not for the
fact that the colored population had
drifted to the northwest section of
the city and that other churches had
been set apart by Bethel The congre-
cation would still be located In its old
home. Nearly every movement of any
importance to the colored people in
this city and state had it's inception in
Bethel church, and for many years 1t
was regarded as the forum of the peo-
pie.
Among its pastors have been the
foremost men of the denomination.
These men include the late Bishops
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
COSMOPOLITAN SOCIETY.

President Miller and D.3M. Webster
Give Facts About Amaigamation.
The subject for discussion at the
April meeting Of the Cosmopolitan So
ciety in Brooklyn was the Blending
of Japhetic and Hamitic Blood In the
Southern States" President George
Frazier Miller presided and In the
course of his Introductory remarks
cited many cases of which he knew
In Charleston, s. O., New Orleans and
other southern cities where amalga-
nation has been practical for genera
tions and exhibited over fifty photo
graphs showing the various types Of
progenic amalgamation, which varied
from the Indian to the blue eyed An
glo-Saxon type. He told of family
In Charleston where one brother was
white and the other colored, and yet
the family recognizes each Of them.
Counselor D. NJ. Webster, the next
speaker, said that at the close of the
war there were 100000 of known
colored people and thousands whose
identity has never been accurately re-
corded. This question Of color, said
he, is no longer confined to the south.
The north is becoming more and more
intensified each day. Especially Is
this condition seen in Boston, the very
cradle Of liberty and Justice.
The tendency to cater to the preju-
dice Of the south in public places has
increased with alarming rapidity.
New York Is the largest southern city
in this country, and its influence as
such is plainly seen and felt. There
are more southern people In New
York than any other city in the
United States, and they have brought
their hysterical prejudices with them.
While the arts, etc.. have been more
highly developed by the lighter races,
to the darker races belong poetry, mu-
sic and spirituality.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
IMPORTANT COMING EVENT
FOR CITIZENS OF ST. LOUIS.
Educators to Hold Eighth Annual Con.
vention There July $3.50.

Unusual interest is being taken at
this early date In the forthcoming
eighth annual convention Of the Ma
tional Association Of Teachers In Color
ed Schools, to be held in st. Louis
from Wednesday, July 26 to 80. inclu-
sive. The convention will be the guest
Of the city teachers, who will act as a
reception committee. Professor r. 81.
Cole, principal of the Simmons school,
is chairman of the committee.
Summer high school, In which the
sessions Of the convention will be held,
is admirably adapted for such gather
ings. The fact that DR.. Booker T.
Washington is to be one Of the princi'
pal speakers has created new interest
in the work of the association, and the
attendance will doubtless exceed that
Of former years.
The officers Of the association are:
President, W. T. B. Williams, agent Of
the Slater fund. Hampton. Va; vice
presidents. Inman e. Page, president
of A. and M. college, Langston, Okla;
N. B. Young, president Of A. and
M. college. Tallahassee. Fla; L. s.
Clark. president of Baton Rouge col
iege, Baton Rouge. La; F. L. Williams,
principal Of Summer high school, st.
Louis, and l. M. Terrell, supervisor Of
schools, Fort Worth, Tex; secretary,
Ida G. Plummer, city schools, Wash
ington; assistant secretary, Mrs. J.
q. Porter, city schools. Okmulgee.
Okla; corresponding secretary, J. r.
E. Lee. director academic department,
Tuskegee institute. Tuskegee, Ala;
treasurer, J. A. Martin. principal city
Jackson, Miss; registrar, G.
n. Garvin. principal city schools, Win
chester. Ky; chairman executive COM
mittee, NJ. W. Dogan. president Wiley
university, Marshall, Tex.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
resumed with the result that piece
Of property that cost $l25.OOO to build
was secured for $4,000.

resumed with the result that piece
Of property that cost $l25.OOO to build
was secured for $4,000.
DR.. Hill. the present pastor. il q
native Of Hagerstown. Md. After re-
ceiving preliminary training in the
schools of that city and at Storer col
lege. Harpers Ferry, w. Va, he enter
ed Lincoln university. where he re-
ceived the degree of bachelor of arts
in 1886. Among the members Of that
class were Harry w. Bass, a member
of the present Pennsylvania legisla-
ture, DR.. George @. Hall of Chicago
and City Councilman Harry 8. Cum
mings of Baltimore. DR.. Hill then
entered the theological school Of his
alma mater. graduating in 1889.
During the twenty years he has been
a member Of the Baltimore conference
he has been regarded as one of its
most influential members. He has
served as pastor Of the Metropolitan
church, Washington; presiding elder Of
the Hagerstown district, and pastor of
the Trinity and Bethel churches. Balti-
more. He served number of years
as secretary of the conference and for
the past five years has been treasurer
Of the same. He is regarded as
model minister Of irreproachable char
acter. DR.. Hill has large family.
presided over by Mr4. Margaret Peck
Hill. one of the mosi active religious
workers in the stateS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
MT PLEASANT NOTES.
(Last Week )

Mrs. Buckner of Keokuk and Mrs.
'Starnes of Kansas City visited Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. X. Bart
lett.
A family reunion was held at the
home of Mrs. Reece, Monday evening.
Those present were Mrs. Amanda Reece
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Reece, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. M, Watts, Mr. Will Reece. Miss
Anna Reece, Genievie F, Herthel
Waits and little Memories Reece.
Mr.. Will Reece of Chicago is visiting
relatives and friends here.
Miss Winnie Coats of Chicago is vis-
iting herparents here, Rev. and Mrs.
Coats.
(This week)
Rev. S. B. Moore of Oskaloosa, was
here Sunday morning and preached
very interesting sermon.
VIM. Reece left last Tuesday for
Chicago after few days visit with rel
atives.
Mrs. Green Terrell of Ottumwa, spent
Sunday here at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Bartlett.
A very good program was given at
the Second Baptist church. Sunday af-
ternoon. It was well rendered and
very interesting.
In the evening the A. M. E. Sunday
school gave an Easter program which
was very interesting and enjoyable.
Mr.. Ed. Pickett sold one of his homes
on w. Lee St. to H. Keith. Mr.. Pickett
is one of the prosperous men of the
town
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
KEoKUK ITEMS.

Easter services were held in the local
churches Sunday. In some of the
churches no special program other than
an Easter sermon was adhered to, but
in other places elaborate musical pro-
gram We're carried out One of the
pleasing features Of the A. ME-. church
services was the splendid program ar
ranged by the Sunday school; also spec
ial music in the evening. Pilgrim Rest
church had special music at all services.
Mrs. Ethel Brooks and Mr.. Lewis
Watkins, both Of Keokuk, repaired to
Kahoka. Mo Wednesday and was mar
ried.
VIM. Spencer has been seriously i'll
with lagrippe at his home 412 N. 18th
street. He is improving slowly
Mr.. Ed. Robertson opened his Ice
cream parlors, Saturday afternoon. q
8 o'clock, at 1923 Main street. He 70
spectfully solicits your patronage. a
large crowdgreeted himsboth Saturday
and Sunday.
While working in the planning mill last
Monday morning, April 10th. James
Adams. who resides at 1920 Ridge St.,
backed into circular saw and his left
arm was severely cut in several places.
1t was first thought that amputation
might be necessary, but this report was
discouraged by word from Graham hos
pital to where he had been taken that
afternoon MIR Adams was at work
cleaning around the saw at the time Of
the accident. He is GO years old and .
highly respected citizen and his many
friends deeply regret the unfortunate
circumstances and hope for him q
speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Wilson of Des
Moines, formerly of Keokuk, who was
in the city few days last week visit
ing Mr. Wilson's mother and greeting
old friends, returned to their home in
Des Moines, Monday morning.
Mrs. Margaret Stairns who has been
visiting in the city for some time, left
for home in Kansas City, Kansas, Mon.
day night.
Mrs Josephine Washington, who has
resided in the city buta short time.
passed away Saturday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs ]. B. Mathew 2l27
Bank St., of tuberculosis. She was
we'll respected and n'embep of Pill
grim Rest church, from which place tho
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
The Rev. T. L. Smith, of Quincy, Off
ciating. The deceased was 81 years
old, having been born in Louis Co, Mo.
May 80, 1854. She is survived by her
husband, Isaac, two daughters and
three sons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Youna Afro Americans Of Real Worth.
The race takes pride In the success
of the following young Afro-Ameri-
cans who will graduate from the sew
eral departments of the University of
Pittsburg this summer. They are
Hubbard Hollensworth. Riley Left
wick and Ray FL. Wooten. collegiate
and engineering department: William
WRIT. Jr.. and s. R6semond Davis.
medical department.: Leo p. Philips
and Mr.. Primus, pharmaceutical de-
partnent, while Daniel w. Hall gets
his certificate for a special course In
the Industrial arts from Carnegie
Technical schools
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Phillis Wheatley club will meet
Sunday afternoon with Bernice Mellow
ell on 9Th street, at 4:30 o'clock, at
which time the life of Mrs. Booker T.
Washington will be discussed by Miss
Catherine Windsor and reading from
Paul Lawrence Dunbar by Miss Lorna
Wilson. This club recently organized
by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, State organizer
of Iowa Federation of Colored Women
clubs, will give their first entertain
ment in the nature of May Party"
Monday evening, May lst. Further
a announcements will be made later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Daniel A. Payne. John M. Brown.
James A. Shorter, A. w. Wayman and
Edward Waters, Theophilus G. Stew
ard. retired chaplain of the United
States army; Bishops James A. Han.
,dy. Benjamin T. Tanner. G. T. Shat
fer and Levi j. Coppin and John
Hurst. financial secretary Of the de-
nomination. aE
The negotiations for the present; new
home Of the church were begun during
the pastorate of Rev A. l.. Gaines.
When Rev. D. G. ELL became pastor
Of the church the negotiations were
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
DEs MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM.

DES MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM.
The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday, April 18th with Mr.. Branhau
N Hyde at his home on 18th street.
The program for the evening was a
very interesting one and was we'll re.
ceived. The Misses Lefty Carey and
Ada Hyde, students at the State Uni
versity, and honorary members of the
Lyceum, were present and participated
in the program. The Lyceum will meet
Tuesday, April 25th with Miss Alice
Mitchell, at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Gus Watkins, 2l13, Mondamin avenue,
at which time the following program
will be rendered: Quotations. Mis-
cellaneous. Vocal solo, Mrs. Allen Cole
man; The Negro Waiter, and why he
is being shut out from the hotels, Mr..
Arthur w. Branham. Discussion led
by Mr.. w. P. Warrick. Current events.
Report of critic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
OTrUMWA, IOWA.

Easter was fittingly observed in the
A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches
Sunday The alters Of both churches
were attractively decorated with suit
able plants and flowers. Impressive
sermons and excellent programs were
heard by large crowds in the afternoon
and evening.
Miss Ethel and Maud Mcdonald of
Bushnell, ILL.,, are the guests of Miss
Cecil Spots, 32l E. Main St.
Miss Cecil Osboone left this week for
Chicago to visit relatives indefinitely.
Mr.. Grant Henson and Mr.. Reginald
Clark of Peoria, ILL.,, have returned
home after spending Easter with their
parents.
Quite number of young people at
tended the grand Easter ball in Oska-
loosa, Tuesday evening, ..
Mr.. Frank Henson has returned from
a few weeks stay in Hot Springs, Ark.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Bystander force has been great
ly crippled this week by the serious
illness Of the editor, John L. Thomp-
son, who has been confined to his bed
all week. The manager, J. H. Shep-
ard, was taken suddenly i'll Sunday
evening, and thus far, has been unable
to occupy the editorial chair. The rest
Of the force do not feel lik hive of
bees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Galloway and
daughter, Maggie of Chicago are the
guest of Mrs. Washington, for few
days of this week.
Rev. r. r. Manley was called to Chi
cago on last Friday on account of the
illness Of his daughter.
Mr.. Sim Jeffers of Des Moines is Wis
lting in Abba few days.
Mrs. Will Benning's entertained the
Dunbar club, Thursday afternoon at her
home.
Mr.. Lon Franklin was Hiteman Wis
itor Sunday.
Mr. Will Richie of Buxton spent Sum-
day in Abba.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
MOLINE ILL. GREETINGS.

Mrs. D. S. Delward of Davenport
made fashionable calls in our city last
Wednesday.
At her home 62O Railroad avenue,
Thursday evening occurred the mar
riage of Miss Beatrice Kelsoe of this
city and Mr.. Rufus Bassett of Rock Is
land. Promptly at o'clock to the
strains of Lohngrin's wedding march
W hich was played by Miss Clara Tar
yer, Miss Isabelle Morgan as Maid Of
Honor, Miss Myrtle Madison, as brides
Maid, and Mr.. Lawrence Tarver as best
man. preceded the bridal pair to the
left wing of the parlor, where the SOL
emn rites were performed by Rev. ",
H. Saunders, in the presence of fifty
guests. After the ceremony hearty
congratulations were extended Mr.. and
Mrs. Bassett. The bride was gowned
in pale green silk messaline, trimmed
in real Irish lace and carried beauti-
full bouquet of roses and ferns, which
when thrown were captured by Miss
Hannah Davis. Miss Morgan wore pale
green batiste. trimmed in insertion
and lace. Miss Madison wore beauti-
full white embroidered dress At late
hour an elaborate two-course supper
was served Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett
were recipients of many beautiful gifts
consisting Of linen, silver, glassware,
and china. Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett will
be at home to their friends after the
18th, Rock Island.
Mrs. B. F. Cranshaw Of Mattoon is
the guest of her son this week. Mr..
Lawrence Williams.
The Trl-City Sunday School associa-
tion held it's regular monthly meeting
at st Paul's A. M. E. church Monday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ford entertained
sixteen young people at their home,
Saturday evening. A pleasant time
was had by all. At late hour two
course luncheon was served by the hos
tess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Colored ministers Of Des Moines
met in the month Of November, 1910
and organized Ministerial Alliance,
for the purpose of looking after matters
spiritual, and otherwise effecting our
people in Des Moines and vacinity.
The Alliance holds regular meetings on
Monday after the first, third and fifth
Sundays in each month.
Rev. I. N. Daniels, President
Rev. Leroy Woolrich, Sec. Treas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Electa Grand Chapter order of tho
Eastern Star, State Of Iowa will hold
their fourth communication beginning
Tuesday, May 10th, at o'clock sharp.
in Davenport, Iowa. All chapters take
notice and be well represented, as there
is business of Importance. Send names
and number of delegates from your
chapter at once to the Grand Secretary,
Mrs. Ruth Bright, 1l06 Ripley Street.
Davenport, Iowa.
Mrs. Mate F. Clark, w. G. NJ, 118
w. Div. St., Ottumwa, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The party that was to be given Sat
urday afternoon by Miss Marie I. Bell
for the Kinder Garten department of
Union Congregational Sunday school.
will be postponed on account of the
death Of little Charley Turner, who was
a member of that department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
STREATOR. ILL.
Especial to Bystander.) }


Our Spring elections are on. Why
are we so interested? ...
Mr. Yeiser, who buried his boy on
March 28th, has since his arrival, al
most been considered the most popular
young man in Streator. ~
He came from Iowa about two years
and half ago to become first fireman
at the bottle factory, at salary of $50
month; since then he has been raised
and friends who ought to know, say for
the last six months he has been draw
ing SIS month.
Mrs. Yeiser, who has been very i'll
since the death of her baby, at the ad-
vice Of her physician, left for Kewanee
on Saturday last. If her health is such
as to admit, after visit of week or
so in Kewanee, she expects to
leave for visit of three or four
weeks visit with relatives and friends
in Iowa and Missouri.
The marriage of Mr.. Bell of Bloom
ington and Miss Evelyn Morris occurred
couple Of weeks ago They quietly
ventured to Rev. Martins home and
were married before any one could SO
much as get nickles worth of rice.
They attoned for it, for they gave
swell reception few nights later at
which about fifteen couples were pres
ent. They have host of friends who
join in the congratulations and well
wishes toward them.
Mr.. Robert Glenn of Topeka, Kansas,
who has been employed by the Santa
Fe here for the last year and half,
will return on Sunday or Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
old LANDMARK I.
OF METHOD|SM.
Pioneer Congregation Recently
Located In New Church Home.
REGARDED As PEOPLES FORUM
Large and Influential Church In 6alti.
more Makes New Financial Record
by Raising $e,51o.31 At RaIIy-Found-
ed Over q Century Ago-Pastored by
Many Eminent Divinss.
BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON.

BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON.
Baltimore.-Bethel A. M. Il. church
recently closed one Of the most re-
markable rallies ever held in a Balti-
more church The rally opened when
the congregation moved into its $780,
600 home, Druid Hill avenue and Lam
vale street. Churches Of all denomi'
nations joined in the effort to make
the rally q success, and of the &c.
61O.31 raised $2.317 .46 was contributed
by other churches and societies.
Bethel church is one of the Oldest
congregations in the country. It had
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Mrs. James B. Mitchell entertained
q few of her friends Tuesday evening
at her>home on Park street in honor of
Mr.. John Mitchell, and Mr.. and Mrs B.
johnson. Mrs. Lloyd Morton and Mr..
Mitchell rendered several beautiful Sc
lections, after which a three course
luncheon was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Rev. H. P. Pinckney of Kansas
City, Mo will preach at Union Congre-
gational church Sunday morning and
evening. He will also deliver series
Of sermons the coming week, to which
the members, friends and the public are
cordially invited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Callahan Industrial club met
with Mrs. Elliston, 10l1 Walnut street,
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Massey
was the guest of honor. The club COM
pleted their arrangements for the "Jol-
ly Fishing Party" to be given at Saint
Paul's A. M E. church, May 1st. The
next meeting will be with Mrs Elliston
and full attendance is desired
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Benefit Musical comedy 'Maids
of Blackville" with chorus of II girls
played to packed house at the Y. G..
M. A. auditorium 9th and Park streets,
Friday evening. The Misses Manual
Rhodes, Gertrude Hyde, Aurora Brooks,
Nellie Stanton, Bessie Mason, Ida Da-
Wis and Nell Leftridge, responded to
encores with their songs. Miss De Mae
Lee and Miss Shackelford were promi-
nent in the Indian scene.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
CLINTON, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

The members of Bethel A. n. E.
church and citizens Of Clinton. Iowa,
are planning to tend Rev. and Mrs, Geo.
w. Slater's Jr., who were recently
married, farewell reception, at the
home Of the bride, 333 Harrison street.
Friday night, April 81. The bride, Mrs.
Missouri Slater, has been . faithful
member Of the church for twenty-five
years and is held in the highest respect
by both race-varieties of Clinton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

The Grand court of Hereines of Jeri-
chloe will hold their annual grand ses-
sion in our city, June 13-14-15. On the
18th the session will close with grand
entertainment at Cycling hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
City Convention.

The City convention met Monday
April 10th with Mr.. Branham N Hyde,
at his home on 18th street. The conven-
tion decided to hold the annual city con-
test, which is preliminary to the In
terstate at the st. Paul A. M. E church
Monday, June 18th. The convention
decided that the names of all the con-
testants must be in by Monday, May 8.
The convention adjourned to meet Mon
day, May 8, at the home Of Mrs. War
rick, 1905 18th street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Mrs S. Joe Brown, who was operated
on for tumor at Mercy hospital, Mon
day morning. She is doing very nicely
at this writing, and expects to return
to her home in couple of weeks. She
is being attended by DR.. A. j. Booker.