Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-11-17
KEoKuK NOTES.

A6OnOA NO1&a0s
Union Lodge No. !, will give an en-
tertainment at their hall, No. 10 North
Fifth street, Thanksgiving evening, No
vember Both. There will be splendid
literary program rendered, after which
the committee will have charge. A
dainty luncheon will be served. The
committee are f. I. Bland, VIM. Dixon,
James Brooks, VIM. Mills, John Bland,
w. s. Burns, Geo. Ashley, Alonzo
Draine. They will also celebrate st.
Johns day on Christmas night, Decem-
her IS, l9l1.
MRS. Rowen, who has been visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. w.
Draine, left Friday for her home in
Cape Grardeau.
The Rev. w. A. Bruce is in Peoria
this week, where he has started = lit
tie mission.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. al.
den, located at 1907 Morgan street. has
been repaired and lovely new kitchen
added.
Mr.. w. G. Mott, attorney 1t law, in
Davenport, Iowa, was in our city as .
guest Of his brother, G. w. Mott. :
few days last week. Mr.. Mott enjoys
a lucrative practice at Davenport. We
are proud Of him because he 10 one Of
our home boys that has won for him
self a place among the front ranks
of our typical self-made men.
Ex-senator D. A.~'Young is still com
tending in the courts for immediate
possession Of his farm near Argyle, 0c-
cupied by Mr.. John Baily. This case
was taken before justice of the peace
in Franklin township, where q decision
favorable to the defendant was rem
dered, the plaintiff then moved to the
superior court here. Mr.. Bailey won
out again in the second round. IT was
then thought and hoped by those inter
ested, that the finale had been reached.
However, Mr.. Young seems to possess
tenacity for holding on, and has fled
suit against Mr.. Baily in the district
court,
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
ley South was almost totally destroyed
by fire on the 11th inst.
The penalty Of lifetime punishment at
hard labor in the state penitentiary was
inflicted upon John Roland, the con-
victed murderer Of Lille Jones (white).
Hon. Jno. E. Craig, attorney for the de-
Tense, made.a strong fight in his be-
half. 1t is expected that a motion for Z
new trial will be fled.
The Coleridge Taylor music club was
organized last week at the home Of the
president, Mrs. Anna Holmes. All low
ers Of music should appreciate and as
sist in this movement.
We were struck by q cold wave on
the 11th inst. After heavy precipi-
tation Of rain, the temperature dropped
from ~ to 81 in less than an hour.
This is reported to be the most decid-
ed change in 50 short time ever re-
corded at the local station.
Mr.. Rufus cambridge, who resides On
4 farm near Argyle, has been xfliiHSiitts
ing cabbage heads he has raised thaf
-eigh Is and IS pounds each He u now
offering challenge as the champion
cabbage grower.
Mr.. G. w. Mott does general con-
tracing. He solicits your patronage.
Dr.. j. G. Reid Of Ottumwa, is sched-
uled to lecture at the Seventh street
Baptist church November 18th.
Memorial services for the late Rt.
Rev. Bishop Handy was held at Beth
ell church the 18th inst. A program
was rendered that was q source Of
Inspiration to all present.
A paper on the life Of Bishop Han
dy was very impressively read by Mrs.
L. M Brewer. A paper written and
read by Mrs. Jennie Freeman, subject,
ga Preacher and His Duties. - Rev.
i. A.. Joplin spoke briefly and with
reverence regarding the late Bishop
Handy as a preacher and as bishop.
Rev. j. Fl. Helm and wife, Of Pill
grim IS Rest Baptist church, Was ten
dered surprise party last week by the
members Of his congregation.
The Inauguration of minister's
union, shows signs of a forward move
ment.
We're hoping that some future de-
velopment will attract our great edu-
Gator, Booker T. Washington, to the
Gate City.
Mrs. Sarah Smith is reported to be
i'll at this writing.
We were glad to hear from Ft. Madi-
son last week through the columns Of
the Bystander, as we were beginning
to wonder what Was the matter with
the Gem city.
The reception that was rendered Rev.
and Mrs. "A. J. Brewer last Tuesday
evening, was a most enjoyable affair.
Representatives from each church were
present and joined in the welcoming
festivities. A program was rendered by
some among our city's best talent. Rev.
VIM. Brown Of the Seventh Street Bap-
tist church gave the welcome address
in behalf of the ministers Of the city.
Mr.. Young, the Sunday school superin-
tendent, spoke in behalf of the Sun
day school, which was responded to in
a most graceful manner BY Mrs. L. NJ,
Brewer. Mrs. Ethel Brooks Watkins
gave a recitation. Mr.. Alonzo Draine
acted as toastmaster. The auditorium
and parlors and tables were decorated
with a profusion Of green's and cut
flowers, and the missionary ladies' who
had charge Of the affair, entertained
their guests in a most royal manner.
Quite a good deal of credit is due Miss
Kittie Owens, president Of the society
for the successful way in which the
affair was managed.
Il A Friend to Negroes
Lew Arntz. the well known Doctor
Of Optics, believes in treating the color