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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
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TABERNACLE CHURCH NEWS,

AHDnNA>1SA| SAAoNSAA ANIVSp
The church is still in line Of progress
Mrs. Mary White of Oskalo"sa, Iowa,
is visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Laura White.
Mr.. Henry Russell is away on three
weeks vacation. -. ..si.
Mrs. Bennie Saunders of Des Moines
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Green
The Mission circle rally last Sunday
was success. ''s
Rev. Z. G. Green preached at Green
ridge last Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Clay desires to thank all
who assisted her during the short ill
ness and death of her husband.
Mrs. s. B White entertained at din
ner Sunday Rev's. C. H. Mendenall and
c. G Green.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Clarence Began, an employee at the
State Capital, is having his vacation
and left for Moberly, Mo, Tuesday to
visit with his mother, Mrs Nanny Skill
man. Clarence owns nice home and
is doing we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Harvey Brown left Wednesday
for Bowling Green, No., to visit with
her mother Mrs. Nora Wilson. She
will also visit awhile in Hannibal, No.
with Mrs. Lucy Page. $.-1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Misses Lizzie and Nora Brown of
Denver, COL, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Wilkinson and other
relatives in our city for the past
three weeks, left for their home Tues
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Messrs Lawrence and Enzie Morgan,
two of Des Moines favorite musicians,
are now filling an engagement at Mil
wauke's famous Palm Garden for the
summer. N #a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Hutton of Omaha, Neb, is in
our city, visiting friends and acquaint-
ances She is the guest of Mrs. Davis
also Mrs. Henderson. 4-.A ,"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
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Il ,..rS" nslAteo sore Eyes Cured.
= ror twenty years Isuffered from
: sops VAC case Of granulated sore eyes,"
IT., ,s - y q artin Boyd Of Henrietta. KY.
II - = .ftepruarys 1903, a gentleman ask
So, ~ 81, me to try Chamberlain's Salve. |
tghTagnt th,.gs one box and used about two,
1 s.us q It and my eyes have not
s,tsn ss,,.a me any trouble since.'' This
1"'ye' is for sale by ALL DEALERS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

II was cured OF diarrhoea by one
dose of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes N.
E. Gebhardt, Oriole, Pa. There Is
nothing better. For sale by all deal
ers. @5+ ~ e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Mr.. ". r Graves of Boonville, Mo.
arrived in the city, Monday night and
has accepted a position in the Palisade
barber shop 1910 W. Center St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Luther~Abbey and son Leon will
arrive in our city Saturday, from Min
nerpolis, Mimi, at quest Of DR.. and
Mrs Dulan 1919 E. Walnut St. -F
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

The Dramatic Art club meets next
Tuesday afternoon with Miss Georgia
Blagburn. The study of the lesson
from book II of Paradise Lost.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

choir of Allen chapel, Tuesday even
ing was decided success financially
and socially.
Miss Susie Brent of Quincy is vis-2
iting her sister Mrs. Eugene Mason.
Mrs. Hattie Frazier of Elgin was
visitor here last week.
Those who have news items for the
Bystander will please phone 513 and
the correspondent will be glad to send
them in, T-%
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Mrs. H. E. Jacobs and daughter,
Lillian, are spending very pleasant
two waek's visit at the farm home of
Mrs, Scott Of Indianola.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Miss Allen Bolden of Indianola, Ia.,
is in our city visiting with Mrs. A. G.
Fisher. .s ,.,. g.. g...
Mrs. Chas. J. Roy has been quite
sick the past week at her home on
Crocker street. a#Ha .st
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
THE GRAND LODGE SESSION.

The annual session of the Grand
Lodge of the Knights Of Pythias was
held in our city last week. 1t was
the most successful session the or
der ever held and district Grand
Master l.. w. Williams report was
very encouraging. This order is now
on the increase. L. w. Green, Grand
Keeper of Records and Seal, says the
future is bright for the order. Much
business of Importance was transact
ed and a Grand Banquet was given
the body by the local lodge, which
was well attended. Some OF the
leading men present were L. w. Will
liams, Allen Jones of Clarinda, Fred
Anthony of Boone, w. H. Wilson,
and VIM. Bailey of Ottumwa, John D.
Reeler of Mason City, Richard Good
Of Centerville, Ia, Richard johnson
OF Buxton, Flem Bassett Of Daven.
port. The following are the newly
elected Grand Officers: rs
. 3 Grand Lodge Officers.
L. w. Williams, G. G., Clarinda; F. s.
Johnson, G. v. G. Des Moines; A. l..
Mcdonald, G.. M. w., Ottumwa; VIM.
Warfield, G.. Prelate, Des Moines;
VIM. Bailey, G.. M. E., Ottumwa; l..
u. Green, G. K. r. S., Des Moines,
Richard Johnson, G. M. A., Buxton;
Flem Bassett, G. o. G., Davenport;
Morris Taylor, G. Il G., Buxton; A.
L. Mcdonald, Supreme Rep, Ottum-
wa and H. Gould, Director.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
MOLINE GREETINGs.

The Misses Mayme and Bessie Rich
ardson Of Galesburg, ILL.,, were the
guest of Miss Mayme Ritchie for a few
days. Mrs. Reed of Rhockford, ILL.,, is
in the city.
Mr.. Tarver of South Moline was qui-
etly married at the parsonage.
Miss Mayme Ritchie entertained a
dozen of her friends at dinner Sunday,
in honor Of her house guest, Miss
Mayme Richardson, +.
Misses Genieve and Eta Searcy Of
Monmouth, Ill.,, were callers in the city
last week. Mrs, Searcy was also q
caller. t.. .5..r ~. ,.....,.. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
IOWA CITY NOTES.

The Misses Letta Carey and Adah
Frances Hyde of Des Moines were
graduated Friday afternoon from the
Liberal Arts College of the State Uni-
versity, receiving the degree Bach.
elor of Arts. Those who attended
from out Of the city were Miss Cert
rude Hyde, Messrs. Blanchard N.
Hyde, Atty. S. Joe Brown and Jesse
H. Graves of Des Moines.
DR.. and Mrs. lockwood entertained
at an evening party Friday in honor
of the graduates. The evening was
pleasantly spent in conversation and
music. A luncheon concluded the
pleasures of the evening.
Mr. Wesley Thompson entertained
at four course dinner at the coun-
try club Friday in honor of the Miss
es Adah Hyde and Letta Carey.
Promptly at five o'clock tho guests
took their places at one long table
having as it's centerpiece q great
cluster of cut flowers. Covers were
laid for Miss Gertrude Hyde, Mrs.
Daisy Lemme, Messrs. B. N. Hyde,
Atty. S. Joe Brown and w. Jesse
Graves of Des Moines; Alphonzoe
Keane Of st. Louis, guests Of honor
and the host.
Mrs. Stansbuerry entertained Miss
Gertrude Hyde of Des Moines at din.
ner Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02

Remember, that to be of service to
the race and the community and to
contribute your portion to the Me-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-08-02
THE NEGRO NATIONAL CIVIC
MOVEMENT.

Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 20, ~, 22, q,
1912.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
HIS TROUBLES
COME BY THREES

John Laiashia. who was given one
week to replace some silverware he
took from his mothers home by for
mer Judge Cochran early last month
wnen Lafashia was charged with lar
ceny and who later disappeared, was
held under $500 bail in City Court
today for the Court of General Ses-
sions on that charge as we'll az under
a like bond for highway robbery and
as a climax he was fined $40 and
costs for contempt Of court.
When the case was called today
Judge Churchman announced he
would hear the evidence in the two
cases before passing on the contempt
charge. The charge Of larceny was
called first. his mother, Mrs. Annie
Lafashia. Of Seventh aud Lincoln Sts.,
telling Of a S12 silver set being taken
from her home by her son. The youth
admitted the larceny.
The charge OF highway robbery was
denied by Lafashia. but after hearing
Isaac r. brown. Jr.. aged II years,
tell Of playing golf at the Country
Club on October II, and how John
PasQuale. a small boy, came along
with Lafashia and took his money
which story was corroborated by
Charles Hagerman. aged IA years
who also was robbed by Pasquale
The defendant was held under $500
bali and fined on the contempt charge
Evening journal., 1912-10-31

- GfkGkAGViV EELL
LIVELY CITY

James II. Mehaffey, Of the d. & A
Telephone Company, was the guest at
a delightful luncheon given by a
number Of prominent business men.
headed by o. c. Purdy, president of
the Board Of Trade and r. J. Maclean,
business manager of that organization,
at Hanna's today. Mr.. Mehaffey is the
chairman of the industrial committee
of the Board of Trade and returned
yesterday from a trip to Jacksonville.
Fla. where he has been attending
the convention of the Old Telegraph
ers and Historical Society. He spoke
in glowing terms of Jacksonville,
which he said, was an example for all
other cities 10 follow. The city has
increased in population one hundred
and three per cent. in the last ten
years. 1t is now about the size Of
Wilmington and is one of the great
commercial cities of the South. Its
Board of Trade, which numbers over
100 members, is now laying plans to
have the city reach the 250,0O0 pop
ulation mark within the next five
years. The city has one Of the finest
waterfronts of any city Of its size
in the United States and one steam
tons of freight away from its wharves
each week The largest ocean liners
Of the South stop there to put off aud
take on freight.
This is one OF the things declared
Mr.. Mahaffey. that accounts FOR the
rapid growth of the city. Another
is the fact that every man, woman
and child seems to be bent upon boost
ing the city. Every year many con
ventions, some Of which have as many
as 5000 members, are brought 20
Jacksonville. About $4,000 per
year is expended in entertaining the
visitors and everything possible IS
done to make their stay in the city
pleasant and comfortable.
Mr. Mahaffey also told of the many
beautiful parts OF the city and its
buildings. one OF which is owned by
the Board of Trade and is valued at
more than s250.00O.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
WIGGINS ON TRIAL
FOR Staying MAN

Homer c. Virgins, aged 10 years.
of No. 2i7 South Harrison street. this
city, who shot and killed Patrolman
Thomas Bowling, OF the Philadelphia
police force. on June 26 last. is on
trial in that city. District Attorney
Rotan personally is conducting the
prosecution
Yesterday afternoon when the FIRST
witness for the State was called. Wig
gins. attired in a shabby suit OF dark
texture with soft shirt and twirl-
ing a soft cap in his hands. exhibited
no nervousness His mother sat alone
on the irst row of seats reserved for
women. Her loneliness made her con-
spicuous and she was as much the
center Of interest as the prisoner in
the dock
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
CITY BUILDING
ON THE INCREASE

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
during October. SO building permits
for building operations valued at
S1S9,2O2. Permits issued during the
corresponding month of last year.
numbered As for total valuation Of
s13S,S27.
The increase this year is consider
able over that Of October, 1911. which
shows a healthy growth of the city.
Many improvements we're made and
started during the month just ended
and despite the fact that it is Novem-
ber, building operations continue act
i've and there will be plenty Of work
in this direction while the weather
permits Of outside work
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
PLUG HATTERS
BACK AGAIN

On hundred and fifteen members Of
the Plug Hat Association, OF Eliza
beth, ~ j.. an organization composed
OF prominent men in all walks OF life
in that city. arrived in Wilmington.
this morning on their third annual
visit to this city. The visitors came
on a special train and we're met at
the French street station by the First
Regiment Band The Jerseymen pro-
ceeded TO Market street TO the City
Hall, where they we're given a well
come by Mayor Harrison w. Howell
The latter told his visitors that he
was glad TO again welcome them to
Wilmington, and remarked that judg-
ing by the number of visits they made
here there must be an incentive and
he expressed the hope that some day
they will all become Wilmingtonians.
To this, Frederick Bender, presi-
dent of the Association, replied that
while he favored Wilmington, the
only thing that stands in the way OF
him moving to this city is Elizabeth.
This caused a good natured laugh all
around Mr.. Bender said the reason
the members Of the association came
nIlt AtA llt litiN AlHltf WAS DtIdurt
they had been royalty entertained on
the other occasions and that they
hoped to come again next year.
The visitors left the City Hall and
proceeded to the old post office at
Sixth and King streets, and standing
on the steps OF that building, had their
photographs taken. From there they
went to the Hotel Wilmington where
dinner was served. The line OF pa
rade was headed by Police Sergeant
David Wardle and a squad Of police
This afternoon the visitors will en-
gage in an individual .rap shooting
contest between themselves, al the
DUPONT Gun Club grounds, the latter
organization inviting the visitors
there, and in addition, put up a sill
yer cup for the winner of the shoot
Tonight banquet will be served al
the Hotel Wilmington and after that
the Plug Hatters vii amuse them
selves as they see At until train time
They will leave Wilmington for Eliza
beth at o'clock.
Mayor Howell was a guest at the
MONDAY meal and also was invited tC
attend the banquet this evening.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
ELOPINC HUSBAND
ACCUSED FORCER

KANSAS CITY. Oct s1.-The youth
ful husband OF Mrs J. A. Simmons,
who before her marriage seven weeks
ago, in Wilmington. Del. was Miss
Sadie Larkin. 10 years old, OF Phila-
delphia. was arrested yesterday by
Captain Charles Edwards and is de-
ciared by the police to be one Of the
most-wanted forgers in the United
States. Simmons admits he is wanted
in several cities. He also admits be
deserted his wife here Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31

ton. She had begun to cough good
deal and seemed melancholy by spells.
She tried two doctors but got little help.
81 cannot find words TO express my
gratefulness for what Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for
my daughter. She feels and looks like
another girl since taking il, and shall
always feel that owe you great debt.
you can use this letter for the bene-
fit Of others if you wish, as / shall al
ways recommend your medicines for fe-
male troubles. Mrs. c. COLE, Fitch
Vile, Ohio.
Hundreds Of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished have been re-
ceived by the Lydia 4. Pinkham Medi-
cine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful or
irregular periods, backache, headache,
dragging-down sensations, ,fainting spells
OF indigestion, should Immediately seek
restoration to health by taking Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
WIILTAM n. ROLPH DEAD.

William r. ROlph, manager OF the
Philadelphia branch Of r. G. Dun a
Co. the mercantile agency, died yes
terday at the Aldine Hotel. He had
under his charge the district of the
agency embracing Philadelphia, as
well as Reading. Harrisburg, Will
mineton and Trenton.
Mr.. Rolph was born in England IN
1S42 and today. his seventeen birth
day. was to have been celebrated by
a dinner given by his friends and en-
pIoyes of the agency. He came 20
This country with his mother in his
early youth. and shortly after the
close of the war settled in Louisville,
Ky. coming here in 1898.
lie was a member of the Masonic
fraternity, the Knights Templars. the
Union League. the Canadian Society
the Philadelphia Board OF Trade
Chamber Of Commerce and the Deep
er Waterways Association Committee.
Ue is survived by a widow and son.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
X. OF P. CHIEF
NAMESCOMMITTEES

The following committees have been
named for the ensuing year by
George II. otwell, Of Laurel, grand
chancellor Of the Knights Of Pythias
Clarence A. Short, No,
8, w. W. Knowles, No. 8; Clarence
n. Lloyd
Appeals and Grievances-James b
Tucker, No. 4; y T irman, No. IL
Fred A. Hubbard, No. H.
Finance. hans 4. ritz, No. /;
Jessie II. Horner, No. %; Samuel j
Beck, No 2.
Printing George Fl. Otwell, No. 2ii
James J. Cohen, No. %; Mark l.
Garrett, No. G.
Returns and dentials-Charle'
II. Lippincott. No. l ; William A. Mul
lin, No Is; A. NJ. Dawson, No. Is.
State Of the Order-Yictor c. Hitch
ems. No. "a; Samuel II Carson, No
10; W. Kirk Simmons, No. ?.
Fraternal Correspondence-Josepl
c. Jolls, No. r.
Pythian Education--John G. Kueh
borth. No 2. Henry r. Isaacs, No
25; Harry f. Keen, No %.
Special Committees-Uniform rank
Fred c. Bair, No. s; Harry Dalby, No
%; George G. souder. No. T.
Suspended members-A X. Skin.
ner, No %; Newton l. Grubb, No 9;
James Gregg, No. 49,
Deputy Grand Chancellors-Jamef
]. Cohen, lodges Nos. 1, 2, 5, 8 and
%; Charles Hillegas. lodges Nos. 9
II and 19; Theodore v. Simpson
lodges Nos. 10 and IA; Charles w
Nickerson, lodges Nos. 16 and 6: S
NJ. Yingling, lodges Nos. Ia and IS.
Under the care of grand chancellor
George H. Otwell, lodges Nos 10. II
23, "a and %.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
SEWINC CIRCIF sOCTAI-

The 4. NJ. McAllister Sewing Cir
Gle met at the home Of Mrs. Alice
Minor No. 72S Pine street. last Thurs
day evening. Those present were
Mrs. Anna Walker. Mrs. Elizabeth SUIT
ton, Mrs. Margaret Gibson. Mrs. Ella
Fennemore, Mrs. Margaret Litz, Mrs
Clara McElwee, Mrs Martha Thomp.
son. Mrs. Loleta Kenton. Mrs. MARY
Shewbrooks, Mrs. Lille Deighton, Mrs
Emma Jackson. Mrs Emma Fallow.
iield, Mrs Alice Wilnor, Mrs. Kat,
postles, Mrs May Benzik, C. Fallow
field, II. Jackson and j. Wilnor. The
circles will meet this evening at th'
home of Mrs Mary Shewbrooks. No
GIL East Seventh street
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
HFPTAsOPHS ENTERTAIN.

Peerless Conclave. No. 10, Hepta-
sophs or S. W NJ, entertained the
members and their wives on Tuesday
evening. Piano solos we're given by
Mrs. Carrie Brooks and John Hildreth
John MALTA gave several violin selec-
tions accompanied by John Hildreth
at the piano. Winners in quot games
we're: Miss Pearl Homer, Miss Reba
Roberts, Mrs. T. y. Gemmill, Mrs. l.
T. Warwick, Miss f. Waity. Miss M
Waity. Tho committee comprised
]. H Kenton. ]. II. Walker, n. f
Collins, II. P. Frederick, o. c. Davis
c. w. Fallowiield, James Dever, S. A
Little T. 4. Gemmill.
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
SUCCESSOR
TO SHERMAN
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press
NEW YORK. Oct S1.-The call for
special meeting of the Republican
National Committee to be held in
Chicago on November 12, a week after
election to select a successor to
James S. Sherman as the Republican
candidate tor vice-president, was
telegraphed to all committeeman to-
day. Chairman Hilles said in connec-
ton with the call:
"No difficulty or Inconvenience
arises to the voters at the election
next Tuesday, because the votes then
to be cast are for electors, and not
for candidates for either president or
vice-president, and the death Of Mr..
Sherman, therefore, does not affect
the validity of the election of the
electors"
Hilles said no names had been men
itoned so far as he knew in con-
nection with the action to be taken
by the committee
For the third time within the short
space of thirteen years the United
States is without a Vice-President.
Should President Taft, for any rea-
son be disqualified between now and
March next, the presidential Office
would fall TO Secretary of State Knox.
The Office of Vice President viii re-
main vacant until March 4.
MIR. Sherman was the seventh Vice
Presndent to die while in office. They
were George Clinton, 1912; Elbridge
Gerry, 1914; William R. King, 1858;
Henry Wilson. 1875: Thomas A Hen
bricks, 1885; Garrett A. Hobart, 1899,
and James Schoolcraft Sherman, 1912.
Only two Presidents, William Henry
Harrison and Zachary Taylor, died ma
tural deaths while holding Office, and
three. Abraham Lincoln, James A.
Garfield and William Mckinley we're
stricken down through violence.
Following the death of Vice. -Presi-
dent Hobart. the same post was va
Gated through the accession Of Mr..
Roosevelt TO the Presidency. and now
comes the vacancy caused by the
death Of Mr. Sherman
The following three names have
been mentioned as MI. r.Sherman's sue
cessor; Governor Hadley. of Missiuri
Senator Borah, of Idaho. and Senator
Cummins, OF Iowa
Most realty purchases are made as
fha dfroat -ocss1f Cf Nront
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
CITY MAY GET
ANOTHER HOSIERY

Unable to meet the demands for
their products because of the scar
city OF female help. the II. SutrO
Company. manufacturers OF hosiery
Philadelphia. are negotiating for a
building here. The company has
been confering with William j. Fish
er. real estate agent for the two up
per floors Of the Sternberg building,
at Fifth and French streets.
The company has had representa-
tives here for sometime looking at va
rious factory sites believing that the
desired help Is ohtainable here. The
firm will employ several hundred
persons. Il is thought the deal for
the building will be closed soon
Evening journal., 1912-10-31
LINGO LETTER UP
TO AUTHORITIES

Major Edmond Mitchell, Republican
State Chairman, was asked before his
departure for New York today If there
we're any developments in the Lingo
letter matter. and replied that so far
as he was concerned there we're not
He said he had turned the entire mat
ter over to the Government authori-
ties and what action would be taken
would come from that source
Evening journal., 1912-10-31

Burke did not appear.
Victor Nesbit testified Martin Burke
did not have a regular room, but slept
there at night up to last Monday. He
did not pay Burke any regular salary
but paid him by the day. The ap-
peal was dismissed.
Names kept on the list by the court
yesterday afternoon are. John Chase
of the Second district OF the Fourth
ward; James Mccoy. colored, Of No
917 Walnut street, and Charles A.
Pike OF No. III Shipley street
Men denied registration yesterday
we're Joseph McKeown OF the First
ward. Albert Friesley, Raymond BEN
son. Joseph Feneman, John Blackston
and Augustus Gibson Of the Second
district OF the Fourth ward. and Dan
iel Boyle, Fourth district of the Sec
ond ward.