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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE.


Whereas as it has pleased Almighty
God in His wisdom to send affliction
upon Mr.. and Mrs. O. L. Glass by
taking unto Himself their baby son,
Pierson, and
Whereas as Mrs. o. L. Glass is a
valuable member of the Intellectual
Improvement club, being an effi"ient
member Of it's executive committee,
therefore
Be it resolved that the members Of
the I. |. club extend deepest SYM
pathy to the bereaved parents and
commit them to the loving care and
mercy of Him whose ways, while
uften inscrutable, are just.
BE it further resolved, that copy
Of these resolutions of coincidence be
sent to Mr.. and Mrs. O. L. Glass, a
copy 20 the Iowa Stale Bystander and
one spread VI on the face of the clubs
,ninutes.
Mrs. Jessye E. McClain
Mrs. Robt. Patton.
Mrs. Harvey Brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETIN

The Iowa Negro Bar association
held their eleventh annual meeting
and banquet Wednesday at the resi-
dence of Attorney, S. ]. Brown at
1858 West Fifth street. Plates
were laid for just twelve, including
the invited guests. Speeches were
made by S. Joe. Brown, John L.
Thompson, Geo. H. Woodson, DR.. A.
J. BROKER, Rev. Brice U. Taylor,
Rev. Thomas M. Brumfeld and Miss
Zella Davis. Lawyer J. B. Rush, the
president, was master of ceremonies.
A splendid time by all present. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, John
L. Thompson; secretary, S. Joe
Brown; treasurer, J. B. Rush; chair
man of the legislative committee,
Geo. H. Woodson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

vited.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Elliott enter
tanned at dinner Sunday. Covers
were laid for ten. A delightful time
was reported.
Mrs. Dysic Myers of East Division
street, is on the sick list this week.
The choir of the Second Baptist
church will give sacred recital of
the Life of Christ in Scripture and
Song Sunday night, December Is, at
8 o'clock. Mrs. Tina Cheshire-Abner,
choirister, assisted by Miss Editht
Williams.
The Benevolent club will celebrate
the eleventh anniversary of the Or
ganization of the club Thursday
evening, December 10. A splendid
musical and literary program viii! be
rendered. Refreshments will be
served in the basement. Everybody
welcome.
Miss Beulah Williams Of Omaha,
Neb., is visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Williams, 723 Grove
street.
Misses Edith and Leonora Will
liams entertained at 2 o'clock dim
ner Sunday in honor of Miss Ber'ah
Williams Of Omaha, Neb.
I.rs. Amanda Kennedy has re-
turned from Mason City, where she
visited her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Davis.
Miss Beulah Williams of Omaha,
Neb., and Mr.. Harold Gooch, our foot
ball star player, were the honored
guests at a three-course dinner Sun
day at the home of Miss Edith VIII
liams, North Fifth street.
Miss Birdie Williams was leader
and chaperone of linen shower
given last Tuesday night by the
young people on the newlyweds. Mr.
srd Mrs. Robinson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

At the meeting of the Intellectual
Improvement club last Friday, Mrs.
=. r. Grrseva eniadasDHAsss1xMM
q. r. Graves read an interesting
paper, on, "The Significance OF
Cnrstmas" and Mrs. H. w. Hughes
oellvered an original Christmas poem.
Mrs. E. J. Nixon, president of the
D Sailanan club was also present and
addressed = the meeting. The meeting
snls =. afternoon will be with Mrs. H.
W. ' Hughes at Thirteenth and Crock
e streets, at which time, Mrs. G. c.
yonnson = will read a paper, on, "Ideal
Womanhood." -. 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
CENTERvILLE NEWS ITEMS.

CENTERvILLE NEWS ITEMS. 4
The Daughters of Tabernacle gave
their entertainment at the Armory
last Saturday evening. It was well
attended and proved to be a financial
success.
Rev. J. E. Smith Of North Sixth
street is quite ill at this writing with
lumbago. /.
Prof. Rhead of Salt Lake City,
Utah, is visiting in this city and was
a caller at the residence of Rev. and
Mrs. J. w. Evans. He is closely al
lied with the high officials of the
Mormon church of Salt Lake City,
Utah. %5
Rev. Evans has been confined to
his home for the past two weeks with.
rheumatism. We are glad he was
able to fill his pulpit Sunday. ss
We are sorry to see our young men
to the extent that they come to
blows and use weapons upon each
other. Boys, you look to higher
standard of life. , N.
Mrs. D. B. Baker will entertain the
Ladies' Embroidery club Thursday
evening, the 18th, at their home on
South Twentieth street.
The cold wave that has been pass
ing over this city and county for the
past few days is pretty severe and
the coal dealers are reaping har-
vest from it's effects. s.. I'll.
Mr.. William Price and company
are doing good business at their
second hand store on North Eigh-
teenth street. Don't fail to call and
/ see their new and second hand stock
q of goods. Z
The little infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Cutler Robinson Of North
! Eighteenth street has been very i'll
with pneumonia, but is much inn
| proved at this writing. ss s$
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Brown; song, All Hail the Power of
Jesus Name; opening address, Mrs.
Ruth Black; greetings by Mrs. S. j.
Brown, state organizer; response by
Mrs. Emma Black; paper, Influence of
of Woman's Clubs, by Mrs. James
Redd; discussion led by Miss Cordelia
Whaley, followed by Mrs. Jessie Tur-
ner; song, Blest Be The Tie; dismis-
sal, United We Stand, Divided We
Fall" After which a dainty lunch
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes.
Corresponding Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
GRAND GOLDEN JUBILEE CELE-
BRATION OF EMANCIPATION

To be given by the colored citizens
Of this city January l to commem-
crate President Lincoln's proclama-
tion Of emancipation, which freed
1000, ,dOO slaves, will be the biggest
event ever pulled off by the colored
people of this city. Every colored
church in the city is to be represent
ed on the program. Hon. George W..
Clarke, governor-elect, and Hon. Al
bert B. Cummins, United States SEN
ator, will be present. Prof. Geo. I
Holt will render classic singing with
his Des Moines Choral Study club of
forty voices and the pdettiest sight
is to be fifty little girls and boys
typical of the fifty years of freedom.
Program will appear next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
ST. JOHNS DAY.

North Star lodge, No. 2, A. F. &
A. M, will observe St. Johns Day
on Friday evening, December 9th,
at their hall, Tenth and Center
streets, with a homecoming for all
Masons of the city and their auxil-
aries. A suitable program, consist
ing of some of the best talent Of the
city, will be arranged, and North
Star lodge will spare no efforts to
make this event great success.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all Masons, their families and friends
to be present and make this event
grand Masonic love feast.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

FOR;SALE-A12x12 Studio Camera
equipped with 16x16 r. r. iense, also
adjustable aside background, re-touch-
ng stand, plate holders, printing
frames, 500 assorted mounts, etc. etc.
$40 cash takes whole outfit. Formerly
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rapher of Philadelphia. Address box
A care Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Mrs. O.. H. Thomas, Mrs. J. R.
Drew and Mrs. G. S. Cary have re-
smrned =, home, after weeks visit.
lney reported a great time in Du-
puque, where Z hey were royalty en-
.ertalned :, by Mr.. and Mrs. John
!, Meils q in their lovely new home. The
iaoles say Dubuque people are the
greatest for sociability and the hills
! snd rocks are the grandest sights
!, see. Mrs. Cary's family lived in
sIe city and she met many old
trends who were glad to see her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
CARNEY, IOWA.

Enclosed find few gleanings from
this place, as we, the readers of your
valuable paper, notice that you have
no reporter from these parts. Also
as would like very much to be the
favored one, if such be the case, in the
near futude. We would like small
space in your paper for the following
items if it is not asking too much:
Items For Last Week.
Death entered our midst and took
the beloved wife of Henry Madden.
She was a faithful member of the
Carney Baptist church and leaves
many relatives and host Of friends
to mourn her death.
Mrs. Robert Davis has been on the
sick list, but is better at this writing.
Many new faces are to be seen in
our little village every day.
The MONDAY club met at Mrs. S.
Balow's on Tuesday to called meet
ing.
Mrs. Barlow entertained her two
sisters for Thanksgiving dinner.
Mrs. Henry Glispie entertained her
two sister-in-laws and families to a
bounteous Thanksgiving dinner.
The Self Improvement club enter
tanned their husbands and friends on
the 18th of November, with MIR. and
Mrs. S. Joe Brown as guests of honor.
The evening was enjoyed by singing
and the reading Of a paper. The room
was beautifully decorated in the club
colors, purple and white. A four
course luncheon was served and all
enjoyed a happy evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. William Aus
tin.
This Weeks Items.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Hon.. Geo. H. Woodson Of Buxton
was in our city Thursday to attend
the Iowa State Negro Bar Associ-
alton. He has the unique distinction
Of being the first man ever nominated
on the regular Republican county
ticket in Iowa, but was defeated at
the last election for the legislature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

The Elks annual memorial service
next Sunday at o'clock p. m. at the
A. M. E. church. All members are
expected to meet in the basement of
the church at 2:15 p. m. The daugh-
Tor Elks will also turn out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
visitor Saturday.
Mrs. H. Hodge has returned from
Wisconsin. She was accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Williams.
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor, Jr., Of
south Rock Island entertained at 3
o'clock dinner last Sunday afternoon.
Plates were laid for eighteen.
Mrs. r. Phoenix entertained last
Wednesday evening in honor Of her
birthday. DR.. Davis and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Moor, Mrs. John Spence
of Collinsville, ILL.,, and Mr.. Sheppard
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ligons on Fourteenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

The estate of the late Chas. Rich
ardson was settled in court last week.
His two little grandchildren received
$755.61 as their part of the estate.
after all expenses were paid. Their
mother, Mrs. A. L. Richardson, is
their guardian.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

The Rev. S. B. Moore, presiding ell
der Des Moines district, and the Rev.
Brice U. Taylor were entertained
Monday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner
by DR.. and Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson,
904 Fourteenth street place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
IYCEIJM

The semi-annual business meeting of
the Des Moines Negro Lyceum Associ-
alton will be held at the residence of
DR.. J. A. Jefferson, 904 18th Street
Place Friday evening Dee 18th, at
which time the officers for the ensuing
year also the alternate delegates to the
Interstate Literary Association meet
ing will be elected. All members are
urged to be present without fail.
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WASHINGTON, IOWA.

The Old Folks Concert at the A.
M. E. church Thanksgiving night
taxed the capacity of the house and
added neat little sum to the church
treasurery. Aunt Sallie Davis led
the singing, which was quite vigorous
and entertaining nature. Samuel
Hall, G. w. Black, Mrs. L, H. Wallace
Mrs. G. w. Black, Mrs. A. L. Hall, and
A. L. Hall also had prominent parts,
and the big crowd enjoyed every min
ute of the evening. This was a novel
entertainment and others Of a SINH
lar nature will be looked for in the
near future.
Mrs. Nola Walker Van Kleck of
Muscatine visited at the F. D. Motifs
home on Sunday recently.
Mrs. Robt. Evans and daughters Of
Muscatine returned home last Friday
morning after pleasant visit at her
sisters, Mrs. Walter Williams.
On Thanksgiving, Mr.. end Mrs.
Aaron Howard entertained at dinner
Rev. and Mrs. D. w. Brown, and Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Black entertained at
dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis w. Wallace
and Mr. land Mrs. Walter Williams
dined Mrs. Robt. Evans and daugh-
ters of Muscatine and Mr.. and Mrs.
N. L Black
Mr.. Will Robinson, formerly Of
Muscatine, is the new chef at the
Eldorado hotel. s X
Mrs. Merical and family have gone
to Sigourney to join Mr.. Merical,
where they will reside in the future.
Mr.. Merical has leased the barber
shop of Thos. Benton there.
/ Mr.. Chas. Berkley has returned
from Iowa City, where he was at the
hospital getting treatment for his
eyes. They are much improved.
Mrs. L. ]. Phillips has returned to
her home in Davenport after 4 weeks
visit At the parental Qhas. erklsy
home. ].
Percy Garrett arrived last week
from Michigan and will make this his
home indefinitely. St
Mrs. G. w. Black was an over Sun
day visitor at Oskaloosa, the guest
Of her sisters, Mesdames Lydia Hook
edy and Lucy Jeffers.
Mrs. Sarah Armstrong remains
about the same. A niece from Ten
nessee has arrived to care for her
during her illness. ..s.s
Mr.. Horace Spencer has accepted
the position Of stationary engineer
at the button factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Motifs Of Chi
cago are expected in Washington for
visit during the holidays.
Sarah Frostene Turner, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Turned, died
"Wednesday a. M, November II, at
500 o'clock, at the Turner home, 600
South Second avenue. The little girl
was over two years of age, having
been born in this city September 8,
1910. She/is survived by her parents
and two sisters and a brothers, Cath
refine, Robert and Jean, aged twelve,
eight and four years. The funeral
service was held Thanksgiving after
noon at 2:30 at the home, in charge
of the Rev. D. w. Brown. The symp-
athy of the community goes out to.
the bereaved ones. .~%~ a I'll
Rumor has it that wedding bells
will ring in the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Shelton enter
tanned at dinner Sunday. Covers
were laid for ten. A most delight
full time was reported. The out of
towns guest was Mr.. J, H. Coleman
Of Kansas City, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Christmas Trees

Direct from forest to consumer. We
have both price and quality. Special
prices to churches and charitable insti-
tutions. Fine assortment wreaths.
holly, garland, bells, tree holders and
electric outfits for tree decoration.
Deliveries made anywhere w. c.
Church. 609 W. Grand Avenue. Phone
Waltut 4S6. 81. ',>eT r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent Jackson,
1911 Buchanan street, entertained at
dinner last week Rev. B. U. Taylor,
Miss Zella Davis, Rev. and Mrs. P. S.
Irwin and daughter. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many friends
who were so mindful of us during the
illness and death of our dear little son,
Pearson. We also wish to thank them
for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. L. Glass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

I. Miss Adah Hyde, one Of the young
noy !, graduates Of the Iowa State
.onlverslty, has been employed as
ssacner in the public schools at Og-
!. Ssn' Iowa. She will leave Monday.
I. y the first time that Boone county
..ss q ever had colored teacher in the
puDiie school. The school is about
5s'su'ally divided with both races.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle ef-
feet Of Chamberlain's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

y, 3. me Christian Culture club met at
4 ~ nome q Of Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes and
I - ,as following program was rendered
IA rssmDer 'ser s: Song, Scatter Seeds Of
aHaoness; scripture reading by Mrs,
.'aha sissel; invocation, Mrs. .. W.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

Mrs. Martha Grimes of Maple
street underwent an operation, We'd
nesday at the Methodist hospital by
Drs. Hoeve and Jefferson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

When you have bilious attack
give Chamberlain's Tablets trial.
They are excellent. For sale BY Al
dealers.
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CITY NEWS.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Roberts will
,oave this week for Macon, Mo.
Mrs. Emma e. p, Dress making,
v;sbes patronage Of friends-l315 Day
Att'y. S Joe Brown was attending
to legal business in Boone last Tues

Miss Marie Parsons of Hannibal,
Mo-. arrived in our city as guest of
DR.. and Mrs. Dulan, 1919 E. Walnut
street. . g.
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H. Foster & Son, LIST; w. C. Fitzger-
aid, I'd and Sd. Onions, Keene &
Moody, LIST. Field corn, NJ. L. Withee,
LIST; Milford Keene. I'd; Almon Smith,
Sd. Ripe tomatoes, G. II. Foster 4
Son, LIST; Mrs. Henry Manson. I'd and
Sd Turnips, Frank Tibbetts, list;
Milford Withee, I'd; Simon Pettigrew,
Sd. Beans, Mrs. Henry Manson, LIST;
George II. Foster & Son, I'd; Frank
Iibbetts, Sd. Parsnips, Mrs. Henry
Manson. LIST; Frank Tibbetts, I'd. Beete
S. f. Pettigrew, LIST; Fred H. Barnes,
I'd; S, b. Salisbury. Sd. Celery, Bur-
leigh Chase, list Lettuce, George r..
Foster & Son, LIST. Cucumbers, G. f.
Foster & Son, LIST; Frank Tibbetts, I'd;
Grapes, Ivory Lowe, LIST; Frank Tib-
belts, I'd; George NJ. Lambert, Sd; Pep
corn, II. C. Cover lst. Canned goods,
George H. Foster LIST; Mrs. Elwood
Richardson, I'd; Simon Pettigrew, 3D..
Butter, Mrs. e. E. Burrill, LIST; Simon
Pettigrew, I'd. Cheese, Mrs. {. L. Bur
rill, LIST.
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Daniel W. Harding

Dshiel w Harding Of Madison died
sept 18th, aged so years, six months
and | days. He was born in Nor
ridgewock, Me. March H. 1892 He
received his education in the district
schools Soon after arriving of age
he went TO California in the iifties,
spending eleven years in that stase
mining and numbering, when he re
turned to his native state to establish
home for himself He married for
his first wife Miss Ellen Pettengill of
Madison, Sept "a, 1867, who died July
6, 1874. Three children werc born to
them, Mrs. Mabel S. Hunnewell of
Embden; Mrs Grace l.. Weeks of La
coma, n. H., and Edward |. Harding
who lives on the home place. He
married for his second wife Miss
Julia A. Hathorn of Athens, Me-, Feb
26, 1875. who died Feb. u. 1903.
Mr.. Harding is survived by three
brothers, Samuel r., Leander d. and
Willis T. Harding all of Massachusetts.
He was member of the Methodist
church at Madison.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev C. w Rogers of y. Arson.
The interment took place in the Gene
tery, south side, Skowhegan, Me.
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Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Agnes Is Fitzmorris OF Madi-
bon III the County of somerset and state OF
|gane. by her mort gage deed dated October
Il l44s and eco ded i'll somerset Registry Of
DEEDS. Book 2S3. Page Sd conveyed to me.
me undersigned; a certain parcel OF real es-
|hte situated In Skowhegan in the County of
Emerset and State of Ma me-. and bounded
h oIloWs: a certain lot or par el o land sit
rte In said Skowhegan in the village, so
kaIIed. ON the south side of the kennebec
Rver. and described as follows, to-wit: begin
hing Al stone monument on the south Side
kBi1onfleld street and ut the northeast cor
bier Of harles Adams lot; thence southerly
IN said Adams east line, seven rods more or
Is, IA stone post. thence easterly parallel
Fh BLOOMFIELD street four rods, thence nor
th-g parallel with said Adams east line to
bloomfield street. thence westerly on the
s0uh side of Bloomfield street to the point
begun at and being the same premises con-
Feged TO Agnes b FitZmorrls by Parker NJ
Unborn october 81, 1908; and
WHEREAS the condition OF said mortgage
has been broken,
NeW THEREFORE,. by reason of The
\ each of the condition thereof | claim fore
ii sure of aid mortgage.
Dated September y, 1912, ut Skowhegan.
name.
sE}g PARKER NJ. SA BORN
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Obituary
rill lst.

Dennistown, Me-, Sept 29.-Mrs.
Jane (Newton) Cratic, who passed
away Sept. =, at the home of her
daughter Mrs. w. J. Wilson of Jack
man, vas until a few months before
har death a resident of this place.
She Was the wife of Thomas Graffte
VINO with two sons Amos A. Ivan l..
and the above mentioned daughter
survive her and are left to mourn her
death. A daughter Olive NJ, died
April 30, 1910 and son Newell e,
died April 30, 1912. She is also sur
yiyed by two brothers, Sullivan New
ton and Hiram Newton and one sis
ter Mrs. Hannah Shelley, all of Jack
man.
She was a daughter of the late
Jacob and Catherine (Ray) Newton,
who formerly resided in Denmistown,
which was the birthplace of Mrs.
Graffte. For the past sixteen years
she had been nearly helpless with
rheumatism, and although at times a
great sufferer. she was one who never
burdened others with her troubles.
Mrs. Graffte was woman OF rare
qualities, always cheerful and happy
thus gaining and holding a large cir
fcle of friends She was kindly
aympathizer to all in need, and her
life long friends will miss her as one
whose sweet presence has blessed and
encouraged them through life. She
will be greatly missed in the homes
of her children, where she often
visited. and while thankful for the
brightness she brought into their life
they deeply and reYerently mourn her
loss. \ eood woman has departed 4
noble, self-sacriticing lie gone unto
her eternal reward.
Through suffering and through sor-
row thou hast passed
70 show Us what a woman true may
be.
The funeral services were held from
the Congregational church. Sept 4.
the Rev. Mr. Yrooman of Greeuyille
officiating The floral offerings were
many and beautiful and bore silent
testimony to the esteem in which the
deceased was held. The interment
was at Jackman cemetery III the
Graffte family lot.
Mourn not the dead whose lives de-
clare
That taey have nobly borne their palt,
Ter rietory's golden crown they wear.
FeserHed for every faithful heart;
they rest with glory wrapped around
amor. Is OH the scroll of fame,
heir works, their praises, shall re-
sound.
heir iame-an everlasting name.
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
George aerriam, Pastor
Residence, SO Madison Avenue
Telephone 1888

Preaching Sunday morning at 1915.
at;act The First Sermon in the First
srreh.e Quartette and chorus will
mo At Il O'Clock the Sunday
chool will meet.
Y p. 5. C. E. at o'clock and even
Il worship at I p. m.
This evening at $50 the mid-week
sryiee will be held.