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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Duluth in July.
The choir of St. James church will
give drama on the 18th; proceeds fol
the purchase of Easter music. Every.
one should attend this noble effort.
Mrs. Narcissa Miller remeins quite
i'll at the home of her son, Charles Of
Edmund street,
Miss Lois Combs of 463 Thomas St. t.,
entertained at tea, Monday evening,
Miss Ada Lewis and Mr.. Jas. E. Combs
of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Robt Hatton remains quite i'll at
his home on st. Alpans street.
Mr.. Franklin Wright who went to the
Walker sanatarium to be t.eated for
tuberculosis returned home last week
as having been announced incurable.
He is at the city hospital very seriously
i'll.
Mrs Blanch Charleston of University
avenue will entertain the executive
board of the State Federation, Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. Noble Thompson is convalescent.
From ye editorial notes Keokuk must
be lively "up to date" citv with a
progressive set of people. Wake up ye
dead towns and see what Keokuk is do
ing.
We were sorry indeed to hear of the
death of Mrs. Carrie Goodbar recently
of Minneapolis, who passed away at
Great Falls, Montana. where she went
little over year ago with her hus-
band to reside. The family has our sin
cere sympathy
The $500.OO rally of St. James A. M.
E. church was brought to close Sun
day the 4th
The Woman's Suffrage movement is
causing quite flutter almost equal to
the Taft Roosevelt controversy. The
men seem to be afraid of the weake
sex, not wanting them to have ghost
of chance, shame on the men.
Mrs. Nora Covington left last week
for Great Fall, Mont, to join her hus-
band who has a run from there to Bill
ings.~
The ladies of the church have organ
lied new church club, with Mrs Maud
Weber as the presiding officer.
Mrs. Ida Johnson, who for % years
served as Sec'y of the Household of
Ruth was pleasantly surprised by the
members of the order last Friday even
ing, who presented her with a lovely
set Of silver. Mrs. Carrie Lindsay sue
eeds Mrs. johnson as secretary.
Mrs. Fannie Martin of Central aven-
ue was hostess to the Jacob Mite Mis-
siopary society last Thursday afternoon
r The Boys Culture club of which M. J
Bowlin is president has furnished up
rooms on Ronda street near Western
avenue, for the use Of all members. 1t
will be worth while for the all young
and old men to become members.
Miss Edith Leonard, Sec'y Y. w C.
A. is the newly elected President of
the Christian Endeavor Of Saint James
church. A good selection.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
Grand MatrOn of o, e. S. Visits
Des MOineS.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week Des Moines Eastern Star mem
bers had as their guest, Mrs Mate r.
Clark of Ottumwa. the Worthy Grand
Matrcn of the Order of the Eastern
Star for the State of Iowa and its Ju-
ri<diction. On Tuesday afternoon she
and few of the members of the order
including Rev. S. B. Moore, Presiding
Elder of the Des Moines District of the
A M E. church were entertained at
an elaborate luncheon by Mrs. E, T.
Banks, Past Matron of Princess Zorah
Chapter No. 10 of West Des Moires.
On Tuesday evening the Grand Ma
tron made her official visit and deliver
ed lecture at Princess Zorah Chapter
after which the officers Of the chapter
served dainty refreshments
Among the distinguished o. E. 5.
members present were Mrs. Mash form
erly of this city, but now matron Of a
Chapter in Spokane, Washington, Mrs.
Quarrells, a member of Chapter at st.
Joseph, Mo, Rev Moore, Past Patron
Of the Chapter at Galesburg, ILL.,. Atty.
S. Joe. Brown. Patron of Princess Oziel
Chapter. No. SO East Des Moines. Mrs
S. Joe Brown, associate Matron OF
Oziel Chapter and E T. Banks Grand
Master of Iowa Masons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
keil for Councilman.

The Bystander this week takes pleas
ure in presenting to its readers the
name of Phil. s. Kell, who is candi-
da for city councilman at the primar-
les, March 11th. Mr.. Kell has lived in
Des Moines over thirty-eight years
Many of the Bystanders older readers
know Mr.. Kell and will vouch for his
integrity and ability to serve the tax
payers of Des Moines, as councilman,
Mr. Kell makes the undisputed state
ment that the present city council, in
the first four years, under the new Des
Moines plan Of government. has more
than doubled the city's indebtedness.
Four years ago when the Des Moines
plan of government went into operation
the bonded indebtedness of the city was
$37s, 100000. x
The bonded debt is now 81, 495. 900,
so, besides floating debt of over $275, =
OOO 90. In order to meet this debt and
other necessary expenses to conduct the
city's business the taxes must increase.
The common people are already paying
too much tax and unless a change is
made, in the way the money collected
in taxes, is expended it will be neces-
sary each year to increase our taxes.
Mr.. Kell stands for lower taxes and
justice to all classes, rich or poor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

friends and acquaintances that regret
with sincerity his demise.
Wesley Knox died at o'clock last
| Thursday at the Lee county home
where he had been since Nov. 1910, be-
ing an invalid from paralysis; one sister
surviving in this city who took charge
Of the remains. Rev ). H Helm con-
Quoted the obsequies.
Mayor J. F Elder will address the
Young Mems club at Bethel next Sun
day afternoon upon the subject Of Com
mission Form of Government.
Revival services are now in progress
at Pilgrims Rest Baptist church, Rev.
Carter of Louisiana, Mo-, is assisting
Rev. Helm. VII
MIR. Arnold Bone of Houghton pass
ed through the city last Saturday en-
route to Kansas City, Mo, for visit
with his mother, Mrs Rhoda Bone.
The crowd that attended the dance at
Ft Madison last Wednesday night was
composed of the following young men,.
Mr. Chas. Owens, Homer Twine, Ora
Bates, Silas Kelles and Ulysses Rose.
They report an exceedingly good time.
DR.. T. H. Phillips entertained few
of his comrades at a birthday dinner
last Monday at his home.
The Sewing circle of Pilgrims Rest
church will be entertained at the home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Reed next Friday af-
ternoon by Messrs. Moses Mann and
Abraham Thomas as this is rare oc-
currence for the men to be sponsors
with such hospitality. 1t is hoped that
full attendance will be present, also
that other men may emulate this exam
pie. H..
Mrs Jane Washington has been on
the sick list for the past week Mrs.
Jno Thomas has also been indisposed
for several days.
Politicians are very much in evidence
at present, March 25th being the date
of election. @
Mrs. A. J. Fields is indisposed this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

We notice that one of our old and
highly esteemed fellow citizens Nelson
Royal of North Des Moines, is candi-
date for School director at the coming
election next Mo day. He used to be
a member of the Old North Des Moines
School board. When they built the
North High school and that building
was model so far as sanitary condi-
tion and expense was concerned. He
is tax payer, has educated his children
here. A good christian man and stands
for high morals and efficient teachers
and economical administration of the
schools. We should help him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN

Monday evening, March 4th, several
musical inclined persons met at Saint
James A. M. E. church and organized
Choral club with Mrs. Addie Minor as
directories. They went into permanent
organization with complete list of
officers and hoard of directors. The
Bystander wishes them much success
as such an organization has been and is
now much needed in the SANITY City.
Stick together and it is sure to be
success.
The Sunshine class of St James A.
NJ. E S. S. composed of young ladies
not quite and some just over their teens
gave sleighing party Friday evening,
arriving at the home of Supt. Hall,
where they spent the evening with
games and music. 1t was a leap year
affair. The girls escorting the boys,
and maybe they didn't have jolly time,
just ask them? and the boys reported
several proposals. so listen for the bells
coming off in June. The groom to be
is one of those ri~h Afro Americans we
hear about but seldom ever see-and
the bride elect most popular young
lady recently moved into our midst.
Be prepared for the shock,
Mrs Chas. Walker of Carroll avenr
was hostess to the Ladies Aid of Pill
grim Baptist church last Thursday af-
ternoon. There were twenty three
members present (not necessarily skid
doo). After the usual routine of busi-
ness an elegant lunch was served.
The exec tive club Of St. James
m eets Thursday of this eek " ith Mrs.
LIE ,vette.
The Self Culture club will be enter
tanned Wednesday by Mrs Anna Hughes
of Univereiay avenue. This has h-come
one of the leading clubs Of our city. 1t
is literary as we'll as an Art club. The
ladies expect to have some beautiful
work for the arrs and crafts exhibit at
the State FEDERATION, which meets in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
Y. C. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The supper served at the Association
rooms Monday afternoon by the ladies
of thu Mothers Congress for the bene-
fit of the "Y" was a success from
every point of view, An elegant sup
per and an elegant crowd was on hand
and it is expected thata neat little sum
viii be realized when the receipts from
ticket sales are all in.
The address by Miss Zella Davis last
Sunday on Y. W. G. A, work was one
of the best yet delivered before the
popular meetings, and was heard by
one of the best Sunday afternoon audi
ences we have had since the cold
weather set in.
On next Sunday the address will be
by w. H Humburd, the newly. appoint
ed deputy in the county treasurer's
office, but will be for men only. It 8
hoped that goodly number will be
present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
CITY Primaries and School EIec.
ton Next Monday.

On next Monday the voters of on,
city will be called upon to select eip lit
candidates for Councilmen and two for
Mayor to be voted upon Ma, ch Gath,
also at the same voting place You re.
quested to vote for two School direc-
tors and one School treasurer. There
are many candidates for each place and
many good responsible persons are car
didates, SO ii is up to the voters to read
their history and study thei. platform
and from those facts select the party
which will best suit your ideas then 60
to the polls Monday vote fir your choice
many have advertised in the Bystander
some would not with this suggestion
we surely know our friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Last Friday Mr.. J. H. shepard sever
ed his connection with the school board
as janitor, and the pupils led by the
teachers, assembled in room and call.
ed Mr.. Shepard in and presented him
with a fine rocking chair as token CT
the love and high esteem they held
him something never occurred to any
janitor in the history Of our city. This
act Of appreciation simply demonstrate
the fact that your good merits are seen
and appreciated, even the little chill
dren gave him. handkerchiefs, neck
ties. etc., if we all could live such
life the world would be made better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

in Abba on Thursday. They also at.
tended the r. B. Manly Literary soci-
ETY..
Mr.. Henry bowman has been quite
sick for the past three weeks but is
some better at this writing.
Mrs. Emma Washington visited in
Buxton over Sunday returning home
Monday.
Mrs. Ella Brugord of st. Louis is in
Abba visiting at the parental home of
VIM. Bennings.
An Evangelist filled the pulpit at the
A. M. E. church on Sunday evening
and left Abba for Buxton Thursday.
A heavy snow of l8 inches fell in AL
bia last Sunday and Monday and one of
about 5 inches Sunday of this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

AZ the City Convention which met
In the Y. M. c. A. parlors, the follow
/. ing officers were elected: Pres, Mr.. J.
b. Rush: Vice. pres Mrs. H. R. Graves;
S'c'y Miss Marie l Bell; Asst-sec'y,
Miss Bertha Allen; Treas Mr.. Harri-
son Gould; Reporter Mrs, Harry ".
hughes. Mr.. S. Joe Brown, former
president was made an honorary men,
ber
The next meeting is to be held on the
hrst Monday evening in April, place to
be named later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

On last Sunday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown the
girls of the Philys Wheatly club met
and listened to very instructive ad-
dress on Appearances" by Miss
Nellie A. Leftage, teacher in the public
school Of Enterprise The following
officers we're elected for the ensuing
term: President Miss Bertha Allen;
Vice President. Miss Bernie Mcdowell;
Secretary, Miss Emma Mcdowell;
Treasurer, Miss Lorna Wilson; Chair
man of Executive Committee, Miss
Nellie A. Leftage and Mrs, Brown was
elected as Critic Next Sunday after
noon the meeting will be held at the
same place. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The home of the Rev Samuel Bates
seemed one of dramatic confusion and
terror until the pastors wife acting
the heroine of the hour, came to the
door and found the supposed invaders
bunch of friends who were there in
horror cf the pastor on occasion Of his
sixty third birth1ay. The party met
at the horne of MIR. and Mrs. J G.
Davis. After social hour there they
marched in a mass upon the premises
Of the pastor. Tie evening was spent
in social conversation and all went
away wishing Rev. Bates many more
happy birthdays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
KEoKUK. IOWA.

Mr.. Ellsworth Berger is again seen
upon our streets after an absence of
few years.
Mr.. Marshall Ward who has been a
resident of Kehoka, Mo-, for many
years, died at his home there last week.
He was buried on the 26th ult. He is
remembered here by number of ol |
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Rev. S. B Moore, Presiding Elder of
the A. M. E. Church for this district,
is making our city his temporary head
quarters while holding quarterly meet
!ngs in adjacent towns. He called at
the Rystander Office and says that
while the church work is some W hat
handicapped because of the extreme
long cold wicter, yet good interest is
still manifested. Rev. Moore is a very
nice man and is making good here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
BOONE IOWA.
Special to Bystander.

oFeCldl W bySLduueC. IS
Tuesday the 9th was quarterly meet
ing at the A. M. E. church of this city.
The Rev S. B. Moore, Presiding Elder
of Des Moines district, was with us
two days and evenings and preached
two able and instructive sermons to
large congregation. ..,. E.
Rev. Moore made a lasting Impress
ion on the people. They would like to
have him as their regular pastor ems,
day. The meetings financially were :
success.
Rev. VIM, H, Stark, the pastor, and
his good wife are strong active chris
tian workers and are holding their own
and will be able to make good report
to the annual conference next fall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Mrs VIM. Mash Of Spokane Wash
ington. formally of our city, is back
here attending the sick bedside of he"
aged mother, Mrs l. Curtley She
speaks very gloowingly of the great
opportunities in the West for our race.
She will visit her husbands parents in
Mo, before returning home in the far
West.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The Corinthian Aid Society met last
rock with Mrs. Simmins. After the
general routine of business it was de-
cided they give Leap Year social at
tho residence Of Mrs. Rhoane Feb. Is
Adjourned to meet at Mrs. johnson,
Ms Patterson as hostess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum held
interesting meeting last week Instru-
mental solo by L M Johnson address
by W. Warrick subject, Is it hard for
!: the Negro to succeed in-Des Moines?
J. B. l.ush discusses Wo ,drow Wilson's
speech at the next meeting. Mr.. C. G.
Johnson W II discuss Theodore Roose-
velt's Columbus, Ohio, speech.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Wesley Ash one of our present City
C'uncilmen, is again asking the voters
support for denomination. Wesley has
made good with the colored boys as he
mas appointed more on his department
than any other councilman. He is ma
King hard fight and his friends hore
him success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Owing to the inclemency of the
weather, the women of the Mothers
congress eld their Ma ch meeting with
Mrs c. W. Williams in Center street.
A large number were out to hear Mrs
VIM. Midget. on Benefits Derived
from the Nother's Congress. This
was indeed most splendid address.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The Bystander subscription contest
is now on in full blast. Our contestants
are getting busy. Remember, to the
faithful worker reward will come. Let
each of the workers be hasty as only
a month and half more remains tc work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The M. C. T. club will hold it's regu-
lar meeting 1906 West goth street next
Monday afternoon, with Mrs. John l..
Thompson. Paper, why women should
not vote by Mrs, J H. Perkins, violin
solo, Mrs, }. L Thompson; quotation
Miscellaneous. All members are urged
t, be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The Ladies Of the Intellectual I'm
Improvement club met at the residence
of Mrs n. W Hughes on last Friday
afternoon and discussed the subject OF
"Woman Suffrage" Mrs. ,. L Glass
serving as leader. This afternoon the
ladies' will assemble ut the home of
Mrs. Johnson at which tine the subject
Of the Modern " oman" will be dis
cuss, d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Mrs. M. Clark, the Worthy G'and
Matron of the Eastern Star of Iowa,
made her official visit in our city this
week. This is her first year in Office
4 and she made quite number of friends
while in our city. She was the guest
of Mrs E T Banks on Enos avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Barrett for School Treasurer.
We take pleasure of presenting to our
readers Mr~W. E Barrett for Treas
urer of Des Moines School district SUBJ
ject to the election to be held next
Monday Mr.. Barrett came to our city
about 80 years ago and has raised and
educated his'children here. He is tax
payer and has done much to help build
up our city. Is cashier of the Valley
National bank. He has never before
held or asked for any office, He was
the first candidate to come out on a
platform and stated that he would &C.
cept the Office without salary and would
deposit the school funds on interest
thereby saving many thousands Of dol
lars to the school board.
He solicits your vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
Checker Tourney Organized

A Checker Tourney Organized
Several men of our city have organized
a Checker tourney, the first in Iowa
ana perhaps west of the Mississippi
River, certainly draught is a nice inno-
cent scientific game requiring much
thought. About twelve men now be-
long and severa more names may soon
oe added. We may sometime have a
state tournement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

The Mission circle of the Corinthian
Baptist church is meeting this after
noon with Mrs Richard Nichols on 1910
Walnut street lis Baptism Essen
tial to Salvaticn,'' is the addr. IS to be
given by Mrs T L Griffith
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

Last week we run Miss Dunlap 8
platform. This week we run her cut.
She is the only woman candidate for
school director and really thinks that a
woman should be on the School Board
because it is the women who have the
most to do with the children. She has
made a success of the Roadside settle
ment in South East Des Moines, Her
friends ask your support at the polls
Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

. Miss Della Davis, who was injured in
the Wabash wreck last week is not i'm
nroving as fast as her friends hoped for
She at o ,e time lived in Keokuk, I'wa
Che was known there as Della Israel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
ALBA NEWS.

Miss Matte Bowman of Omaha is Wis.,
iting at the prental home, Henry Bow
man home.
Mrs. Virginia Burns of Hooking and
Miss Burns of Washington. D. c., was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
Kinney for School Director.

Kinney for School Director.
We present to our readers Professor
Charles Koyes Kinney of Drake Univer-
sity, who after solicitation by many of
the good people of our city. He permit
ted his name to be used as candidate
for one of the School directors of Des
Moines, subject to the will of the peo-
pie. He is citizen educating his child
dren here and has no axe to grand or
pledges to fulfill. He earnestly believes
that the people should rule and their
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
The Corlnthian Baptist Church
Announcement.

Sunday March 10th, 1890 q. m n. m.
Subject: Subject, The House and the
Gate - IL NJ. Sunday School. 6:3O p.
m ''The Negro in Business - A spec.
ial invitation % our business men
T. L. Griffith, Minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
CITY NEWS.
Nh nv how the Keokuk prize con-
..stont is running. She il making a
eoo start. -

The Ministerial Alliance will meet
,ext Monday afternoon Rev +. U. Tay-
Il, H. sO9 Vest l3r St., by order of Rev.
Bates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

will be carried out. He is thoroughly
in full accord with the cry ''Back to the
People," He believes in good efficient
teachers with reasonable wages, but
against wasteful expenditures of the
peoples money. 1t is with this hope
in Prof. Kinney's mind that. he can rem
der the School Board Good service,
economical expenditures Of the peoples
money and make our public schools in
every was efficient. He solicits your
support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08
Standing of the Contestants.

Orec1 provc'p.
whaS tt%a --.riA rrr'r ,'rI re dem
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-08

FOT councilman
If elebted l shall do all that is
within my power to f ulfill the
spirit of our Des Moines Plan.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-02-19

An ounce OF preparation for the
Floral Parade now Is worth u pound
0f hurry later on.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-02-19
Blind Pig men
GET HEAVY FINE

Acting under orders from chief Of
Detectives MCDutric, special policemen
visited Kakaako last night and arrested
Ben Eahaloa for selling liquor without
license. Kahaloa was brought to the
police station, where he was released
IN his own rcCogniaanCc. The liquor
which lie sold to the members Of the
detective staff was COniisCated.
Kahalua was caught in the act last
night by McDunic's men without the
lid Of an informor. This morning he
appeared In the Police Court and plead
cd guilty To the charge Of Illicit sale
II liquor. Judge Monsarrat lind him
800 and costs.