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The Washington times., 1912-06-15
Bow Bitten by a Dog.

yesterday afternoon. Lucien Lardy.
ten years old, of Twentieth and l.
streets northwest, was bitten on the
leg by a dog. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital. where the
wound was cauterized.
The Washington times., 1912-06-15

ssI.oo to Chicago, Ill, and return. Bal.
timore a Ohio R r., June Il to IT. valid
for return until July 8. Fast through
trains with Pullman and Dining Cars,
morning, noon. evening. and night
Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-15

sI.oo to Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg; S1.35 Berkeley Springs; 500 Cum
berland, and return, Sunday, June 16,
Baltimore & Ohio. Special train leaves
Union Station $40 q. m.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-15

S1.as Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
and Ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Good to return until 300 a m. Train
ing the Royal Limited.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-15

$37.5s To St. Louis and Return. Bal
tinore & Ohio r. r., June IS to 20; valid
fop return until June 30 Ask agents for
particulars as TO train servtce.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-15

Summer Tours via Baltimore & Ohio
r. r. Daily to Jersey Seashore, Adiron-
dack Mountains, and all New York,
New England, and Canadian Provinces,
Nova Scotia and Quebec, and Allegheny
Mountain Resorts; also to Western
points. If contemplating a rail or water
trip for pleasure or on business, consult
agents at 18th st. & N. Y. Ave, or SIS
Pennsylvania Ave. They will help you.
-Adyt
The Washington times., 1912-06-15
FLOR $3.50
$780,, Cash
(s22.5o r, ns,,,

The price is $2,75O-$2,75o whether you pay
cash take advantage of payment terms easier
than paying rent.
The first cash payment of $3.50 makes you the
immediate owner-gves you immediate possession
And now you pay but $3.50 per month-less
than rent-until the home is paid for. This $225O
each month applies directly the property, includ-
ing all interest the unpaid portion of your home.
In few years your home is entirely paid for
and you have accomplished this great feat with the
money that now goes for rent. In less than two
years time the total amount you have paid, in
Guiding the $3.50 cash payment will be less than the
amount of money it would take to rent $50 home
for like period of time.
Now just consider the kind of home you can
purchase at such economical price and on terms
easier than paying rent. And do not overlook the
location Columbia Heights, in the fashionable
northwest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
Governors message will be read pre-.

Governors message will be read pre-.
ceeding the sermon. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Hoskins of
West Eleventh street are visiting rel
atives in Fl. Madison this week.
DIR. R. S Taylor, although not
thoroughly settlel in Davenport yet,
is kept busy. This is just as it ought
to be. DR. Taylor is thorough schol-
ar and deserves the patronage of his
own people.
In Washington, Iowa, the following
is the new stewards and stewardesses
of Bethel A. M. E. church: Bros.
Thos. Mitchell, E. Green, B. F. Hop
kins, D. S. Johnson, w. ]. O'Neal,
Geo. Hawkins T. L. Davis, H. M.
McGaw and T. L. Dalnvi. Mksd5rrs
McGaw and Daniel Delward; Stew
ardesses, Mesdames, C. H. Marshall,
Sarah DAME, Hattie Lambert, Alice
Richardson, George Perkins, JOSE
phine O'Neal, Flora Mitchell, Lucy
Hopkins, Rosa Corbin. The steward
esses' day at Bethel on Sunday was a
fine success. The program IN the
evening was up to the standard.
Lookout for the big Thanksgiving
dinner at Bethel church on November
28th. Served from 1890 p. m.
throughout the afternoon and even
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
DAVENPORT NOTES.

At the last regular monthly meet
ing of the City Federation Of Colored
Women's clubs, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year, Mrs.
Francis Baker, president; Mrs. Clara
B. Sheppard First Vice-President;
Mrs. Emma Beard, Second vice-presi-
dent; Mrs Jennie johnson, recording
secretary, Mrs. Lulu Watts, cores
pondence secretary, Mrs. Josephine
O'Neal Trea. The next regular meet
ing will be held the First Tuesday
afternoon in December at the Third
Baptist church. Much good can
come out of these federated clubs,
providing they work in harmony to
the glory of God.
Mothers meetings are much needed
in this circle, why not have them?
, The funeral Of the late Frank
Smith was held from Bethel A. M.
E. church at 2 o'clock, Sunday after
noon, intermen. in Oakdale cemetery.
Rev. S. NJ. Stovall officiating.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Sam
Green was held from the Third Bap-
fist church Monday afternoon. Rev.
M. Toomey officiating. 1nterment in
Oakdale cemetery.
Mrs. Clara Martin, Mrs Lena James
Mrs Ida Cunningham, Mrs. David
Underhill, Jake Busey and David Del
ward are all on the sick list land have
the sympathy of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock
Island, Ill.,, was making calls on the
sick in Davenport Monday. Mrs.
Lambert always brings sunshine
when she comes. Thus she is a very
welcome visitor.
Mrs. VIM. J. O'Neal and Mrs. ].
H. Merchant returned from a three
days. visit in Chicago Tuesday morn
ing.
Mrs. C. B. Lewis returned from
Burlington Friday morning, where
she went to be present at the funeral
of her cousin, the late Rev. S. Nc
Dowell.
The following will be the order of
service at Bethel A., M. E. church,
Thursday, Thanksgiving day, Novem-
Der 28th, at 1890 a. M. Thanksgiving
services between the A. M. E. church
and the Third Baptist church sermon
at II o'clock sharp by Rev. Toomey.
The two choirs will furnish the music.
The Presidents message and the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
CEDAR RAPIDS.

Miss Matcl Price, who has been
seriously ill, is gaining her strength.
Mrs. Lena Green is quite i'll at her
home on Seventeenth avenue.
Mr.. James W. Warren has changed
his run from Cedar Rapids and
Minneapolis. to Burlington and Cedar
Rapids, and expects to locate in
Burlington.
Miss Fern Martin has been on the
sick list, but is able to be out again.
Mr. Aaron Gates has returned to
the city and has opened up a pana-
forum. We all wish his success.
Mrs. M. F. Lowery has returned
from visit to Michigan and canada.
She reports a fine trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan en-
tertained a large number Of friends
at a house warming in their lovely
new home. A fine program was rem
dered by some of the pest talent OF
the city.
The Imperial Art and Needle Work
club observed their first anniversary
last Thursday evening, in the form OF
reception at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Fields of Arondale.
The J. S. Y. citizens were guests OF
honor. A, lovely program was rem
dered, and all departed at a late
hour reporting a fine time.
Mrs A. M. Boyd is busy rehears-
ing the children of the, Lilies of
the Valley, for concert to be given,
Thanksgiving night.
The Culture club is preparing to
give Japanese drill some time this
month.
Mrs, M. F. Lowery's neice Of Mich
igan returned home with her.
Mrs. S. V. Holley has returned
from Oskaloosa, after accompanying
her neice, Mrs. Clara Leber, that far,
and after visiting her brother, Mrs.
Leber returned to her home in Chi
,cago.
Mrs. Lulu Horne entertained in
honor of Mr.. William Cullers, who
has left the city to make his home in
Chicago.
Mr.. Charles Molten has also left
for Chicago to take UP railroad
position.
Mr.. Chas Browns mother and
cousin of Ellsworth, Kansas, have
arrived in this city and expect to
make this their future home.
Mrs. A. J. Gray and little son, Del
mas, who have been visiting in Hi
nois for the past seven weeks, have
arrived home and report nice trip.
Mr.. Walter Bowlin is quite i'll at
his home on Eighth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
ALBA NEWS.

Editor J. S. Thompson OF the Iowa
State Bystander was an Abba visitor
on Thursday looking after the In
terest of his paper.
Editor Whitaker of the Buxton
Leader was hustling new subscription
and looking after other interests OF
that newspaper in Abba Tuesday.
The R. B. M. Literary society met
on Tuesday evening at the A. M. T..
church. The program was as fol-
lows: Inaugural address by Mrs.
Nellie Esters, which was very tine'
showing her ability as president.
Respond by Mr.. Ed Butler. Solo en-
titled, Garden of Roses, by Miss Ora
Lewis. Reading of Literary Digest
by Mr.. Ed Butler. Solo, Mr.. Cornelius
Miller. After which banquet was
given by the society in honor OF their
anniversary to which Madame 4. b.
Manly and Mrs. Esters served sand
witches and coffee. Visitors, Mr..
Henderson of Chicago. who spoke
very highly of the society. Mr.. Harte
of Oskaloosa, who spoke Oh The Neg
70 in Politics. Mr.. ,Wiiiiamn, Mr..
Young and Miss Young of Hooking.
The White Missionary society had
a call meeting at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Whitaker
of Buxton addressed the ladies Of the
society. 81.
Quite a number of strangers were
in town the past week.
The trustees of the A. M. +.
church will serve 6 o'clock dinner at
the church on Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson ard son,
Ben, was in Abba on Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
MONMOUTH, ILL.

i.ast Thursday evening Mrs. Jas.
Hardin and Miss Essie Neal enter
tanned at the home of the latter on
South Eighth street company OF
sixteen young people at whist party.
The evening was delighSruny spent at
progressive whist. Mrs. c. B. Cat
lin, MIR. E. r. Berditt, Miss Lois Skin
ner and Chas Croft were the winners
of the prizes. A dainty two-course
luncheon was served, after which the
guests departed for their homes, feel
ing that they had been royalty enter
tanned. The occasion was given in
honor of Mrs. Jessie Jones.
Nh. Thos. Brown of Keokuk, who
has been employed in the city for the
past several weeks, having completed
his work, left last Tuesday for Lin
coin, III. ,.r
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thos. Peoples very
pleasanaly entertained in honor OF
the A. M. E. church choir company
of twenty people last Friday evening
in their home at 518 Eighth street
A delicious five-course dinner was
deliberately served and followed by
an impromptu toast program, Rev.
w. A. Searcy presiding as toastinas-
ter. Several musical numbers were
also enjoyed. Such occasions give
new life and inspiration. May others
follow
Mrs. Jessie Jones, formerly Of St.
Louis, Mo-, who has been visiting
friends in the city for the past sew
eral weeks, left Saturday for her fu-
ture home in Washington, D. c. There
she will join her husband, who recent
ly accepted position in the govern
ment service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy Clark Of Gal
esburg were in the city for few
hours Sunday. Mrs. Clark was form
erly Miss Lavetta Little.
Mr.. Thompson of Ottumwa. Iowa,
spent short time with his daughter,
Mrs. w. A. Searcy, last week.
DR.. E. L. Scruggs of the Calvary
Baptist church spoke in Geran Mon
day evening on the subject, Missions
Among the CoIored Folk of the South.
1t was a very able address and, as
usually, was well rendered.
We trust all persons in. arrears in
their dues. on the Bystanier will be
prepared to pay when the agent calls
next week. g..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county.
R. B. Thode, plaintiff,
VS..
Middleton Manufacturing Company,
Stiff Bros, Clinton w. Sweet, Lamp
her, Skinner & Co., ct al, defend
ants.
To Middleton Manufacturing Com
pany, Stiff Bros, Clinton W. Sweet,
and Lampher, Skinner & Co., above
named defendants:
You, and each of you are hereby
notified that the petition of the plain
tiff in the above entitled cause is now
on file in the office of the clerk of the
district court of Iowa, in and ior Polk
county, claiming of you the sum Of
$594.88, with eight per cent interest
per annun1 on said sum from August
1, 1912, as justly due plaintiff upon
the promissory note for $4,000 bear
ing date the 9th of January, 1908,
made by Lille V. Heaivilin and
C. H. Heaivilin, bearing seven
per cent interest per annum from
February 1, 1908, payable semi
annually, and due and payable in the
following installments, towit: $4,000
on February l, 1909; $4,000 on Feb
ruary 1, 1910, and $4,000 on Febru-
airy 1, 1911, which note remains Who'll
ly unpaid, except the sum of $4,000
paid thereon April ~, 1909, and the
sum Of $4,000 paid thereon May 10,
1910. On April 10, 1911, the said
note was renewed and extended to
February 1, 1912, at per cent inter
est from February l, 1911. The said
note is made payable to the order
of plaintiff, who is still the holder
thereof. Plaintiff also asks judgment
for $500 paid by him for insurance
upon the building situated on the real
estate hereinafter described, and for
the sum of $1,000 expended by him
for continuation of abstract Of title
to said real estate, with eight per
cent interest on said several sums
from August 1, 1917, and for the
costs of this action, including attor-
ney's fees.
Also asking the foreclosure OF the
certain mortgage of even date with
said note and securing the same, up
on the south % feet Of lot 3, in block
81, in the Town of Demoine, now IN
and part of the City of Des MONIES.
Iowa, and claiming that the lien Oh
said mortgage is prior and superior
to the rights or interests of each ana
all of the defendants. No personal
Judgment is asked except against the
defendants, Lille C. Heaivll'n ana,
C. H. Heaivilin. For further partlcu-
lars see plaintiffs petition, and take
notice Of any amendment which may
be filed thereto. And unless you ap-
pear thereto and defend before noon
of the second day Of the next term
being the January term of said court
which will commence at Des MolneS'
in Polk rounty, Iowa, on the 9th Gay
Of January, 1913, default will BE en-,
tered against you and judgment anu
decree rendered thereon. Dated thls
10th day of November, 1872.
Geo. Harnagel.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22

partments In the past quarter. After
the initiation of three men into Taber-
nacle degrees nice lunch was served.
All went home we'll pleased with the
visit of the Grand Chief Mentor.
/. Mrs. J. H. Hicks and Mrs. Cutter
Robinson We're callers at the home Of
Rev. and Mrs. Evans on Friday after
noon. They were introducing the
work of the Embroidery club.
Miss Lillian Simmons Of Buxton is
visiting friends in Centerville this
week. .,:..<
+ Master James Crittendon enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, the 18th,
Master d. e. Forent and Theodore
Evans.
The Thanksgiving program will be
rendered Thursday evening at the
Second Bapaist church, instead Of the
afternoon. All those who are taking
part with the program will please
be present at 7 o'clock sharp as the
program begins at 1880 p. m.
Mrs. J. E. Smith and daughter, Miss
Corneleris, were the guests Of Rev.
and Mrs. J. w. Evans on Sunday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. L. D. Price and Mrs. Thomas
Bidding were Mystic visitors Sunday
afternoon.
The Jolly Entertainers are plan
ming to give their big concert at the
Drake opera house during the holt
days, under the auspices of the Maple
Leaf club. s-r -
Mrs. A. L. Crittendon entertained
the Benevolence society last Monday
evening. A delightful time was en-
joyed by all present and they consid-
err Mrs. Crittendon a royal enter
tainer.
Mrs. VIM. Noah entertained Sir
Robertson at 6 o'clock dinner Thurs.
day evening.
Rev. and. Mrs. Evans entertained
Sir Robertson at dinner Friday noon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22

ter.
Rev. B. r Penn of Rock Island
filled the pulpit at the A. M. +. church
both morning and evening. he de-
livered very interesting introduce
ton sermon in the morning to quite
q large and pleasing congregation.
The Great Monarch has visited our
midst and taken one Howard M. Bird,
better known as Walker Bird, at his
home 1923 Washington street, at 1850
Monday night. He was born in 1868
in Bonneville, Mo. Lived in Burling-
ton for many years. He is survived
by a widow, sister of Bonneville and
a brother in Chicago. He leaves many
friends to mourn his loss.
Mrs. King entertained at her nome
on Foster street at dinner the kevs'
/. N. Daniels, T. B. Stovall, NJ. !.
Gordon and w Searcy. v f.
Mr.. Jordan Early is improving, bpt
not able to do his work.
r. The Art Industrial club met at Mrs.
BANDS on Thursday and transacted
business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Rev. T. B. Stovall Of Davenport
formerly pastor Of the A. M. E,
church here, denvered one ofNhis soul
stirring sermons on last Thursday
evening, November 14th, to good
sized audience. The Rev. was en-
route home from Burlington, where
he had been to attend the funeral Of
Rev. S. Mcdowell, who died at that
place on Tuesday, and stopped over
here.
The members of the A. M. E.
church and Sunday school are think
ing pretty strongly of entertaining
the next Sunday school convention OF
this district here, which convenes
some time in June.
The stewardesses Of the A. M. E.
church had charge of the church SER
vices on last Sunday and they made
the day quite a success financially and
otherwise.
Mr.. Hayes Crayton, one of the eff
Gent teachers at the A. M. E. Sun
day school, has started an innovation
in that he is having his scholars take
turns in teaching the class. On last
Sunday Miss Iota Phillips acted as
teacher That class is growing fast,
too, as the average attendance now OF
the Bible class is fifteen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong of
New York are expected about the 1st
of December for visit at the home
of Mr.. AS mother. who has been
quite sick, but is some better at this
writing.
The young people of the A. M. E.
church are talking of organizing a
Bible study class to meet an even.
ing of each week for the study of the
young peoples topics of the Bible,
The Christian Culture Ladies' club
is making arrangements to have a
bazaar in the near future.
Mr.. Horace Spencer has purchased
lot on East Madison street and in
the spring expects to erect nice lit
tie cottage on it. AS Mr.. Spencer is
a first class cement worker. All are
glad to learn that Mr.. Spencer has
decided to locate permanently in our
city. We want more such enterpris-
ing citizens.
The young people Of the A. M. E.
church are to be commended for their
untiring efforts in working to pay off
the indebtedness of the organ and
they nave succeeded. In the last year
they have managed to cancel the debt
of over $40 and the church is now in
possession of fine chapel organ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
CTTUMWA. IOWA.

The revival services at the A. NJ
E. church are still in progress. Mrs
Carey, the evangelist, is still with us
and will hold a meeting for women
only Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
1t is hoped that all women of the city
will come out and hear her.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baily
on Center avenue, an eight-pound
daughter.
The Faithful Few society and
Stewardess Sewing Circle will not
meet until after the revival meetings
at the A. M. E. church are over.
Miss Ollie Alexander, the 17-year-
old daughter of Mr.. Frank Alexander,
died at the home of her parents on
Center avenue Saturday morning at
10 o'cock, after lingering illness.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
father, one sister and two brothers.
Her mother and one sister having pre-
coded her in death. She was a men,
Der of the A. NJ. E. church, from
which place her funeral was preached
Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock by Rev.
NJ. |. Gordon. The remains were laid
to rest in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Mrs. Jamison Of Abba spent Sun
day with friends.
The Girls Embroidery club will
meet with Miss Maggie Davis.
Mrs. Hattie Bruton has been sick
for the past week.
Mr.. VIM. Tompson has returned
from Peoria, where he visited his son
and a sick cousin.
A small child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hurt
on Mechanic street is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
To Whom It May Concern:

You are hereby notified to appear
at the court house in Polk county
Iowa, on the End day of December.
A. D., 1912, at 9 o'clock a. M, to at
tend the probate of an instrument
purporting to be the last will and
testament Of Levina Alias Lavinia
Denny, deceased, late of Polk coun-
ty, Iowa, at which time and place
you will appear and show cause, if
any, why said will should not be ad-
mitted to probate.
In witness whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of the district court at Des Moines
this 9Th day of November, A. D. 1912.
J. P. Maher,
Clerk District Court.
J. E. O'Brien, Deputy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.

Mrs. John Spence of Collinsville,
ILL.,, is visiting in the city, the guest
Of Mrs. W. H Moore, 1910 Thirty
ninth street.
The ,Wayman Mission church will
give a concert November 18th and
will also give bazaar the 29th and
3Oth.
The installation Of the new pastor
of the Mckinley Baptist church, Rev.
J. w. Whitfield, was held last Sunday
afternoon a. 8 o'clock. Rev. NJ.
Toomey of the Third Baptist church
of Davenport preached the installa-
ton sermon. The Third Baptist
church choir also furnished excellent
music for the afternoon.
Mr.. Frank Hall is suffering from
blood poison in his foot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
CENTERVILLE, IOWA.

The ladies of the Maple Leaf club
met at the home of Mrs. Scott Rich
mond on North Main street last
Thursday afternoon and organized an
embroidery club.
Sir Robertson, G. C. NJ, of the
knights of Tabor, was in the city
last Thursday and Friday. He visit
ed the Daughters Tabernacle and the
Sir Knights Temple and the Chill
dren's Tent. He was pleased to note
the progress made by the three de-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-22
What Would You Do:

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