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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
POPULAR YOUNG DENTIST.
First Meharry Graduate to Pass State
Board Of Virginia.

FIRST Meharry Graduate to Pass State
Board of Virginia.
Richmond. Va. - The young Afro
Americans in the professions In this
city are making remarkable progress.
Prominent among them is DR.. J. Mar
Gus G. Ramsey, the son of DR.. r. B.
Ramsey, who Is among the leading
dentists Of the race. Young DR.. Ram
sey attended the public schools Of this
city and is a graduate Of Hampton in
stitute. He supplemented his literary
training by careful research Of scien-
tific subjects and the study of stand
ard literature. DR.. Ramsey is also a
graduate of the Meharry Dental col
lege. Nashville, Tenn. ~,.
Having decided to practice his pro-
fession in Richmond. he entered the
office of his father as an apprentice
and was given the benefit of the elder
Ramsey's experience. He passed the
dental state board of Virginia in June,
1907. After spending a number of
months in the well equipped Office of
the elder DR.. Ramsey he opened his
own Offices in the Well appointed home
Office building Of the Southern Aid
Society of Virginia in this city.
The modern appointments of his re-
ception, operating, consultati ton rooms
and laboratory reveal the exquisite
taste of many Of the races profess
sional men. His Offices are credit to
the Afro-Americans residing in the
capital. of the Old Dominion. This
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Rev. J. C. Reid, pastor Of the Sec
ond Baptist church left Tuesday after
noon for Cedar Rapids, where he will
attend the Afro American council.
The mock wedding given Monday
evening at the Second Baptist church
was success. The bride was little
Ruby Foster, groom, Master James
Brown, preacher Master Estella Wood
ley Recitations and music, also furn-
ished part of the entertainment. Re
freshments were served in the base
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Thompson left
Tuesday evening for Clinton, Iowa,
where they will make their future home
Mrs. Mate Clark and Mrs. Wells
Fowler attenden the meeting of the
Eastern Star Lodge in Davenport last
week. Mrs. Clark also visited several
days with her son in Peoria.
Mrs. VIM. Bailey, who underwent a
successful operation in the Ottumwa
hospital several weeks ago is now able
to be heme again.
Mrs Anna Cason, Mrs. Francis Hicks
and Mrs. Nathan Goodman are attend
ING the Federation Of Women's clubs
Cedar Rapids this week.
Mrs. Wells Fowler is also attending
the Federation in Cedar Rapids this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
KEOKUK NOTES.

Mr.. Harry King Of Burlington, Iowa,
was in the city last week enroute for
Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. Selby johnson of 1908 High St.,
was very ill a few days last week. He
is better at this writing.
Mr.. John Bland returned home Satur-
day from Davenport, Iowa, where he
went to attend the Grand Chapter o. E.
s. Of Iowa, which convened in that city
the 16:l7-1Sth inst. Mr.. Bland was
elected Grand Patron.
! Mr.. Clemens is still very i'll with can
Ger of the stomach at the home of his
father-in-law, Thos. Rush. His condi-
ton is very critical Hope for his spec
dy recovery.
The Rev. w "A. Bruce, pastor of tho
church Of st. Mary. the Virgin re-
turned home Thursday evening from
Peoria where he attended the conven-
tion Of the Woman's Auxiliary Of the
Board of Missions Of the Ills. diocese.
A party was given May 18th at the
ice.cream parlors Of Mr.. Ed. Robertson
by the Misses Margaret Thomas and
Eunic Corn.
Music and games were indulged in and
an enjoyable time was had. During
the evening refreshments were served.
A military drama in three acts was
presented by Keokuk home talent at
the Parish hall, May 10-11, under the
direction of r. D. Fields, which was a
splendid success. A large crowd greet
ed the players, both nights. The char
acters were Jose Segura, Wealthy
Spanish American, B. L. Anderson,
Col. Lawton, Commanding the Garri-
son, F. S.. johnson; Capt Paul Wynert,
Junior Officer, w. M. Martin; Judge.
Biggs, an enthusiastic citizen, F. D.
Fields; Lieut.. Cadwallader, an Ame.i-
can Autocrat, and Holiday Soldier,
Mathew Johnson; Johnnie Bangs, q
dime novel desperado, Mark Johnson;
Corporal Casey, an Old Vet, Ralph Tea
beau; Retta Seguar's niece in love with
Paul, Minnie F. Anderson; Sophia Law-
toms daughter betrothed to Paul, Fran
els Reeder; Mamie, Johnnie Lester,
bell of the 18th century, Blanch Kebo;
Mrs. Biggs, the Judges Guiding Star,
Artisha Fields.
The drama was well rendered; every
one acting their part in charming
manner which was a delight to every
one present. Miss Naomi Mill, pian-
ist rE7@ .1E .la4&sl@ t5 5aEE FL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
of the district in indorsing this splendid
man for bishop.

of the district in indorsing this splendid
man for bishop.
Be it further resolved that we in
struct our delegates to the general con.
ference to use their influence and votes
in his behalf until released by him or
until his election.
Mr.. Carl Culberson entertained few
of his girl and boy friends at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Cul-
berson, Friday evening, May 18th in
honor of Miss Otie McGaw Of Daven-
port. During the evening light refresh
ments were served.
Get your money ready, the agent is
liable to call on you now at any time
for subscription.
Those who spent Sunday in Daven-
port in attendance at the annual SER
mon of the G. U. 0. O. F. were Mr.. M.
o. Culberson and family, G. w. Luckey
ana Rev S. B. Moore.
The following ministers were in at
tendance at the Electoral college, Revs.
Ferribee of Cedar Rapids, Stovall Of
Davenport, Butler of Buxton and Brit
Chicago.
The McCabe Georgia Troubedours
are filling an engagement at the Clin-
ton theater, Tuesday evening Of this
week.
Miss Ida Taylor expects to leave the
last Of the week for visit with his sist-
er in Cairo, Ills.
Mrs. Geo. Robinson is around again
after weeks illness, feeling much inn
proved.
Mr.. Louis Route has purchased the
blacksmith shop of w. D. Clark. We
welcome him to Clinton as Clinton's
first colored blacksmith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Founder and principal, L. c. Jones
of the Piney Woods Industrial school
in the Piney Woods near Braxton. Miss,
delivered an address before the Y. C.
M. C A. last Sunday afternoon. He
first spoke of the marvellous progress
of the race which he pointed out was
best illustrated in his audience repre-
senting men Of several professions. He
then traced the development of the
Normal Industrial training idea from
Gen Armstrong; beginning to its tri.
umphant justifiction in the work of DR..
Booker T Washington, who has
brought to perfection theplan of indus.
trial education in the South. Professor
Jones then distributed some little
booklets that contained picture story
Of his work, and with the audience he
traced the development, step by step
from the bleak piney woods to d sub
stantial little institution With forty
acres Of land and six buildings. Thence
he branched off into description OF
the idea upon which his own little
school has been founded.
"a race just placing it's acot upon
the first round of the ladder" he said,
mot only needs to learn how to read
and write, but it needs most of all to
learn all the simple principles of right
living, it needs to learn thrift, econo-
my, patience. justice, morality and re-
ligion."
Then reasoning as General Armstrong
reasoned the problem, Mr.. Jones voic-
ed his conclusions. "What has been
and still is needed for the uplift of the
Negro race is combination of teaching
that will reach and develop the head,
heart and hands-the spiritual, mental
and the physical. /"
In Mr.. Jones' own school these prin-
ciples are carried out. Broom-making,
carpentery, baskerry,. sewing, garden
ing, printing and agriculture are being
taught to. hitherto illiterate boys and
girls. At present there are five teach
ers and 1876 pupils in the school, and MIR.
Jones expresses high hopes for the fu-
ture.
7 Rev. H. S. Graves Of Chicago review
ed the speech in his own enthusiastic
manner, which together with the ad-
dress of Prof. Jones aroused the
patriotism of the audience best express
ed in DR.. Booker starting a subscription
list with S.. 90 to purchase some sort Of
testimonial of the Des Moines Negroes
appreciation of this work Of an Iowa
graduate in helping to build race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
MASON CITY NEWS.

Mr.. Russell Stratton Of Manly, Iowa,
was pleasantly surprised at his home,
Saturday night by his friends Of Mason
City in honor of his birthday anniver-
sary. Music and games was enjoyed
until late hours, when a five-course
luncheon was served. He was the re-
cipient of many beautiful tokens. The
out of town guest was Mrs. May An
derson of St. Paul.
Mrs. Susan Dover of ST. Paul and
daughter, Mrs, Anderson, are pending
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.
Reeler.
Mrs Emma Stratton and little daught-
er, Estella, of Manly, Iowa, has
spent the past week with her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Penney.
Mason City has the honor of having
the finest barber shop owned by any
colored man in the state Of Iowa, and
one of the finest in the state, the honor
ed John D. Reeler, proprietor.
Rev. E. j. Penny our very able and
helpful pastor is having quite sue
cess with our church with the assist
ance Of his loving wife.
The church aid socity are progress
i've set Of ladies and has done wonder
full work.
| We have grand Sunday school under
the leadership Of Mrs. John Reeler.
Mr.. w. L jonas has returned home
from Chicago and Indianapolis.
Continued on page 4, column 6.
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Sunday dinner was served us there.
Sargent Baily who served his country
so faithfully for more than 80 years,
honorably retired has married and built
very fashionable modern seven room,
two story house in a good part of the
city, so he might spend the remainder
of his life in comfort. He has hanging
on his walls many trophies and Indian
relics. Mrs. Rosa la Cour and family
our Des Moines lady is stopping in
this beautiful home. The La Cour boys
are making good in the schools here,
they will be in Des SMoines this Sum
mer. John A. Hardy is still on the
road. All the people am now men.
;; tioning are formerly Des Moines people.
Mrs. Carter and Mrs. j. H. Smith are
doing nicely, they ae CT hrhcu =:
doing fine, they are church workers.
Miss Virginia Steele, and Miss. Viola
Turner are out here H. H. Craven is
still here. George Woods is working
here, he has bought him home on
Pinckney Street. Mrs. j. S. Sneel, for
merly Mrs. D. Patterson is here, her
husband is carpenter. Mrs. A. J.
Jackson is doing nicely, she wishes to
be remembered by her old acquaint-
ances. Mr.. HI. ]. Pierce is still run
ming on the road, he is married and
doing nicely. Mrs. Dor Rice is clerk
ing in the Peoples Drug Store. DR.. A.
G. Edwards SO well known in our city
is doing good business, he has re-
modelled his home which makes it
pretty home on valuable street, he
also owns another home. Mrs. J. H.
Nowling formerly MIS-. Seward are liv-
ing here and doing well as is Mrs. Will
kinson. We think this is all of the
Des Moines people we met. E. s.
Clenlens is still in the post office, per-
haps the oldest man in point of service.
Rev. Dyart of the A. M. E. church is
still here doing well, they have been
enlarging and remodeling the church
and will soon make more improvements
The Mt. Zion Baptist is making won
derful progress under the new man,
Rev. W. +. Bolts who came here last
April, one year ago found only $246 in
the terasury, a debt, Of $500 owed to
the American Home land Foreign Mis-
sion Board Of New York for 10 years,
he paid it and up to last April 18th
be raised from all sources $5,493.5O,
the church has bought beautiful z
room parsonage costing $4,000 and have
paid $1,000 on it. This is wonderful,
he is fine minister, leading the peo-
pie onward and upward. Rev. Father
John Albert williams, the brilliant
Episcopal minister is leading his flock
to higher and nobler things. Fred L.
Smith and MI. Robbins are still plead
ing at the bar OF justice; not all the
time for justice. The Enterprise is go
ing along, it being the only colored
newspaper in Nebraska, Brother NM
hammitt is working a summer club
house. Mr.. Pegg is still in the City
Hall. The colored fire company is Dc.
ing nicely
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
CLINTON, IOWA,

Miss Otie McGraw of Davenport Wis
tied in Clinton recently, the guest cf
the Misses Esther and May Culberson.
The Electrical College of the Fourth
Episcopal district of the A. M. E.
church convened in this city, Wednes-
day, May 18th, O. c Hall Of St. Paul,
presiding, Chas. Eaves Of Buxton, Sec.
While the delegation was small great
deal of interest was shown by those in
attendance. The delegates elected dele
gates to the general conference in Kan
sas City, Mo-, in 1912 were Chas. Grif-
fin of Chicago and Eugene Greene Of
Davenport. Alternates Chas. Eaves of
Buxton and G. B. Scruggs of Evanston,
Ills. The following resolution Of en-
dorsement was prtsented by chairman
Hall. asa-+
Whereas we believe that the time
has come when the strength Of African
M ethodism in the fourth Episcopal dis
trict should be Recognized by receiving
representation upon the bench of bish-
ops.
Whereas in DR.. D. P. Roberts can
didate, who in the splendid work that
has been done for Zion, in length of
service to the ties of mind and heart is
entitled to the great church he has
faithfully served and,
Whereas he has already been indors-
ed for the bishopric by three districts
of the Iowa conference, and no doubt
will be indorsed by the Annual Confer
ence, and
Whereas the laity recognize in him
qualities so much needed now upon the
bench, as never before, man of the
highest honor, clean in life, upright in
character, jealous of the good name OF
his church as well as his own good name
being so broad, 50 kind, generous. SC
respectful to the rights of others, We
believe he would lead his church tt
higher plane of power and usefulness.
Bet it therefore resolved by the mem
bers of the Electoral college, repre-
senting the general laity of the church
that we join our ministerial brethrer
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mrs Albert Rhodes Of Enterprise,
who has been in the city a few days
visiting her daughters, Mesdames Mary
Miles, Bessie Jackson and Chas. Rhodes
returned home MONDAY.
Mr.. Walker Rhodes, who has been
making his home in Des Moines and
Enterprise for the past three years, has
returned to Buxton for a brief visit.
The boys and girls are glad to see Wal
ter (better known as "Pap").
Mr.. Jas. Shade, Sr.. is still very ill
at his home on East 9Th street.
A new paper in Buxton known as the
Buxton Advocate" is being published
in Abba each week.
Mrs. Hattie Carter attended the COM
mencement exercises of Western Col
lege at Macon, Mo-, last week.
Oval Carter and Wm.A. Brown, Jr.,
students at Weston College returned to
Buxton last Friday, to remain during
the summer vacation. William will
spend his vacation in the employ of the
Monroe Mercantile company.
Miss Elsie Lowery, who has been in
ON aha the past six months has return
ed to Buxton. You should see the smile
on Bob's face.
The Sunday School Union will meet
at Bethel Mission next Sunday at 8
O'Clock. Since there will be no meet
ing in June it is hoped that the new
officers will be elected at this meeting
Prof. Hicks will read paper on '"The
Ideal S. S. Supt."
The revival meeting at Tabernacle
Baptist church is still in progress and
thus far 21 has been added to the
church. Rev. Galloway is expecting to
baptize next Sunday.
Three deacons were ordained at Tab
ernacle Baptist church last Sunday af-
ternoon. Rev. F. F. Woodland preach
ed one of the best ordination sermons
that it had been the privilege of many
who were in that assembly, to hear.
The morning and evening services
were quite we'll attended at Mt. Zion
Baptist church last Sunday. Reverned
Woodard preached splendid SER
mons
Mr.. Robt. Southers, who had his leg
broken in the mine last week is getting
on nicely.
Mrs. Julia Southall remains quite i'll
as yet.
Work on the new company store is
progressing nicely.
Mrs. Walter Blaneyhas been having
some trouble with her eyes. It was
thought to be "pink" eye.
Miss Gertrude Lucas. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Bertha Baily
returned to her home in Bedford last
week.
Mrs. Lewis Carey was on the sick list
last week.
Mr.. w. P. Lewis is enjoying a week s
vacation from his labors at Monroe
Mercantile Co.
The game of Tennis is all the rage
among the Y. M. C. A. boys, just now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
Is there anything in all this worl

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young man has the distinction Of be.
Ing the first to pass the Virginia state
board from Meharry Dental college.
DR.. Ramsey has a lucrative practice.
and his workmanship is Of the very
best People from towns contiguous
to Richmond daily give him their
work. This. with the large practice
he has in the city. keeps him very
busy. he believes in organizations
that will keep the members OF the va
rious professions up to the highest
standard. He Is a member of the
Richmond Medical society. National
Medical association and Robert r.
Freeman Dental society of Washing
ton. In civic and other movements
for the good Of the race he is quite
factor. #tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
A Friend to Negroes

Lew Arntz. the we'll known Doctor
of Optics, believes in treating the color
ed people the same as whites, This is
evidenced by the fact, he offers to sell
or rent to black or white alike, his resi-
dence at 3215 Fourth St., Highland
Park, which contains city water. sewer,
gas, barn, etc, for $1250, on monthly
payments of $1O. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
NEW member OF FACULTY.
Beach School Secures Services Of Miss
Ruth N. Peters.

Beach School Secures Services Of Miss
Ruth N. Peters.
The Beach school in Savannah, Ca,
which is carried on by the American
Missionary association, has been very
fortunate in securing the services of
Miss Ruth M. Peters Of Dorchester.
Mass, as one Of the faculty. This
Is indeed gratifying news to Afro
Americans, as Miss Peters will devote
most of her time to the education Of
the less fortunate members Of the
race. She believes in a square deal
and equal opportunity for humanity in
general regardless Of race or color.
Miss Peters is graduate of the
Mather Grammar school, the Dor
chester High school and Simmons col
lege, having a degree Of bachelor of
science from the latter institution. She
Is also the author Of several short
stories and is we'll known In educa-
tional circles throughout the New
England states.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
Strikes the Heart Of the Th;nn.

John Mitchell. Jr., the level headed
and aggressive editor Of the Richmond
(Va,) Planet, strikes the very heart Of
the thing when he says the white folks
are passing all kinds OF laws to get
at the Negro and oil Of these kinds OF
Jaws are embarrassing and hurting the
white man. NJ n s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Ware recently of
Minneapolis, arrived in our city last
week, and are stopping at the home Of
Mrs Coalson on Center street. They
expect to make Des Moines their future
home. Mr. Ware is employed at the
Garage on Seventh and Grand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26
BilIOusness and CONSTIPATION.

bll1OuSneSS ana NOn6tipatlOn.
For years was troubled with bilious
ness and constipation, which made life
miserable for me. My appetite failed
me. I lost my usual force and vitality.
Pepsin preparations and cathartics only
made matters worse. I do not know
where should have been today had /
not tried Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieved
the i'll feeling at once, strengthen the
digestive functions, purify the stomach
liver and blood, helping the system to
do it's work naturally.-Mrs. Rosa
Potts. Birmingham, Ala. These tab.
let's are for sale by all dealers. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Mrs. Hodges entertained at an elab-
crate course dinner in honor of her sist-
er, Miss Tabitha Mash of Kansas City.
The guests were seated at two tables
having a bowl of ferns as their cen
terpiece. The place cards were very
novel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

For the soreness of the muscles,
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

The West End Bridge club played
their usual game Wednesday, at the
home of Mrs. Edward Martin. Deli
cious refreshments were served. Mrs
Joseph Stone will entertain the club
next Wednesday evening at which time
prize will be awarded to the one hold
ing the high score.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Free colored Americans Here to Stay.
1t Is indeed refreshing to read words
like the following from the Darlington
Is. g., News and Press:
"The Negro is here to stay, not as a
slave or under conditions in which he
could be governed as in state of
slavery, but as free individual, and
his propensity to crime can be removed
only by means which operate for his
uplift." And we add. just like any
other race of people.
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Mrs. Alex Wilburn, who has been
very i'll at her home, 17l5 Walker ST.,
the past week is reported better.

Mr.. j.. T. Coleman, railway mail clerk
from Kansas City to Des Moines, was
very pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mr., and Mrs. Bryant Carr, last Tues
day.
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The Iowa Special Edition.

Contributions, statistics. and other
unknown facts regarding the Negro
race in Iowa will be gladly received up
to June 1st. Send in any facts or names
Of young girls or boys Of whom you
know are graduates from the Iowa
schools or colleges, or any one worthy
of mention in the coming edition. Lets
make this edition good issue, worthy
of the Iowans. Ask your friends to
send in if you think they have some
something worthy. Let this issue be
yours. Join with US in making it sue.
cess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Mr.. Chas. Richardson was stricken
with paralysis Monday, and was trken
to the Methodist hospital His condi-
ton is serious.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Mr.. Henry Robinson is spending his
vacation with Mr.. A. c. Fisher. He
will also visit in Newton before return
ing to his home in Clinton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-05-26

Miss Gertrude Hyde will leave Fri
day for Webster City to be an over
Sunday guest Of her friend, Miss Edith
Comfy.
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Society of Sons of North Carolina.

society OF sons OF North Carolina.
The Society Of the Sons of North
Carolina was organized in Brooklyn
some fifteen years ago. 1t has mem
bership of III men from the Old North
State and is doing a great amount of
good. Its recent financial report show
ed that it has paid to its members in
time Of illness and in death benefits of
$4,50O and still has a cash balance Of
20 sOO Jg