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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

The members of the Mems Forum
gave smoker in honor of their presi
dent, Mr.. Geo. Ashby. at the residence
Of Mrs. A. Boyd, Tuesday evening
Feb. goth, All present report gooe
time.
Mrs. Georgia Fray and Mr.. Ashby
have been on the sick list. Both are
reported better at this writing.
On the Fifteenth Mr.. E. C. Thomas
leader of class number one, was sur
priced. The event being in honor Of
his birthday. He was presented with
some useful presents. After refresh
ments were served all departed at q
late hour wishing him many more hap.
py birthdays.
Mr., Ben Hawkins, one of our Oldest
citizens, is very ill at this writing
Little. hope is entertained for his re-
covery, but we all hope for the best.
The Misses Fern and Helen Martin
and Mabel Price were entertained at a
house party in Iowa City last week.
All report good time.
Miss Helen Martin has just returned
recently from Marshalltown.
The Mems Forum was we'll attended
on Sunday afternoon. There were tN o
very good papers read, one by Mr..
Charles Moulton. The paper on "Char-
acter is best Fortune" by Harold Price
was discussed. The young men did
splendid as it was their first efforts
TIE Forum is growing in interest and
numbers.
Rev. Hackley preached an able SER
mon Sunday morning. The evening
was given over to the choir and orches-
ira which rendered sacred song
service. Those present were much
benefited
Mrs. H. L. Price expects to return
to Ottumwa for an indefinite time.
The Imperial Art Club gave a party
in honor of Merle Fields, one of their
members, it being her eighteenth birth
day. 1t was very enjoyable affair.
The skating rink has reopened at the
city auditorium for the young people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mrs. Della Bryant, who has been the
organist at the Corinthian Baptist
church for the past seyen years is not
playing this year. The choir to show
their appreciation Of her faithfulness
to their choir gave her surprise Sat-
urday evening, at her home. In few
but touching words in behalf of the
choir Mrs. Mary Scott presented Mrs.
Bryant with beautiful silver berry
spoon, ice cream and cake were served.
After spending a pleasant evening, all
departed, hoping to soon have Mrs Bry-
ant again with them in the choir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

St. Elmo Chapter No. 8, 0, E S +,
held public installation at the A. M. E..
church Feb. 1st The following officers
were installed: Pauline King, ". M.
Martha Claybourne, A. M j. Folks,
Sec.; S Bird, Treas ; B. Johnson, Con
A: Newton, A. Con; ". L. Douglass,
Warden J. L. Brooks, P W. P. was
the installing officers.
Mrs. A. Pleasant. Mrs. J. Ray. Rev.
R, Palmer and Mrs. Ed. Johnson are or
the sick list.
Mr.. j. Broden of Cameron. Mo-, Is
the guest Of his sister in-law, Mrs. A.
Pleasant. ~ .
T. E. Rev. l. N. Daniels conducted
quarterly meeting Sunday to larg,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
ALBA NEWS.

Attorney James H. Spears of Buxton
was in Abba Saturday. ~.
Geo. H. Woodson has been practicipg
In this term of court in the city.
Mrs Virgis Burns of Hooking was
in Abba Wednesday.
The R. B. Manley Literary society
will serve lunch this Tuesday evening.
Messrs. W. H Gordon Lewis Ed
mond Of Hooking was in town Thurs
day at Professor Washington's. They
are practicing for a musical concert.
Mr.. Burt Jones of Hiteman was in
Abba, Friday
Mr.. Roy Grayson of Hooking was in
Abba Saturday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

was cut off and business necessarily a
a stanstill.
CLARENCE Williams, the 20 months ol,
son of Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Henderson
passed away Sunday night, Feb 1Stl
after five weeks illness The funera
was held on Tuesday afternoon from
the home on Tenth avenue. The Rev
J. H. Ferribee officiating. Intermen
was made in Sprindale cemetery.
Geo. Young and Sam Kane of Daven
port attended the Leap Year party al
Bethel A. M. E. church last week
While in the city they were the guests
of the Misses Esther and Mae Culber.
| son.
Give your name to the agent as a
subscriber to the Bystander.
Some of our young men are arrang'
ing to 60 to De Wit Wednesday night
where they will assist in a minstrel
performance.
The Leap Year party given at Bethel
A. M. E. church Thursday evening
Feb. 22nd, was grand success social
ly and financially. The supper room
was appropriately decorated in the
national colors, giving it most pleas
ing appearance. Long and small tables
were arranged in every conceivable
place for the accommodation of the guests
which taxed the seating capacity which
had been provided by the committee.
The palatial spread which the ladies
had provided for their gentlemen
guests is beyond description. Taken
all in all the event was success, and
the gentlemen only wish that if all leap
years were like this one, that it would
come oftener than every four years.
Rev. G. w. Slater has been asked by
Presiding Elder Daniels to assist him
in his work in the district. Severa
pastors also ask for him in their work
He may accept.
Mr. Frank Rogers, the we'll known
artist Of ventriloquism, appeared be
fore apps sciative audience last week Al
the family theater.
A number Of our people were confin
ed to their homes last week by illness
hut are able to be out again now Hol
land Williams seems to be the les
fortunate as he is still unable to leav'
his home.
Mrs. Ella Lucas of Cedar Rapids i
in the city the guest of her sister
Mrs. Henry Robinson.
| Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, attende
the Leap Year party last week.
At the recent reorganization Of tn
| Christian Endeavor the following off
GERS were elected: President, Rev. G
q W, Slater; Record Dg Secretary, Mis
Ethel Culberson; Corresponding Secre
tary, Mrs. Emma Heron; Treasurer
Miss Anna Culberson: Organist, Mis-
Mae Culberson: Librarian, Maste
Claude Heron.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
Back to the Farm.

Mr.. Joseph H. Shepard, janitor of
one of our public scho~l buildings has
resigned take effect today to 60 out
on a farm ga en- near Give. Iowa.
We citizens OF Des Moines feel sorry
to lose Mr.. Shepard from our city and
society, as he is one Of the strong pill
lars of of the active life among the col
ored people, One of those early pio-
neers who for nearly forty years, has
stood for those things and higher ideals
m the life of race. Ha will be geatly
missed. Mr. Shepard left the old home
stead in Decatur county, Iowa, about
decades age and now returns back to
the farm. We wish him success and
happiness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
Myerly Announcement.

Elsewhere in this paper is to be found
the announcement of Hon. J. I. Myrely
for City Commissioner, subject to the
primaries, March l1th. Mr. Merely is
an old Polk county boy, born in our city,,
and raised on farm. He is one of the
best qualified men, by age, experience,
a lawyer by profession and was at one
time member of the city council. He
was appointed Postmaster of our city
by Theodore Roosevelt He is a good
common-sense business man, owns
property and is identified with our city,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE

A nave used your Pomade. Its the
hss ss ming ! ever used for making curly
i ne smooth. / have not finished
y ntst bottle, but can see wonderful
ssulls, p, = writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
II. ~ Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh
pan auuorn and unruly hair and Ford's
a,s. syal white Skin Lotion for the COM
F.e.lon s. y = Ask your druggist for them.
1 m.s' q sure and get the genuine (Ford's)
uuiacflred by the OzonizeA OK
roW Company, Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

The Callahan club met this week
with Mrs. E. T. Banks Papers were
red by Mrs. Johnny johnson, subject.
Awakening Of Forestry" Mrs, J. F.
Massey subject, 1.-The Creation.
Scripture lesson, Markl ;l4:2s; Luke s.;
Ill. The following delegates were
elected to the City Convention, Mrs. G.
Shackelford, Mrs Emma Pyree, and
Mrs. ]. F. Massey. A very elaborate
lunch was served. Will meet next
week with Mrs. A. Dixon 1918 Day st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Our Mission circle Of the Corinthian
Baptist church is meeting this after
noon with Mrs. J. Childress of 18th st
The subject on "Love" will be discuss
ed by Mrs. VIM. Robinson. Solo by
Mrs. Walter Wells The circle will
meet next Friday afternoon March 9th
with Mrs. Esther Nichels, 1910 Walnut
St. The subject, els Baptism essen
tial to Salvation?" will be discussed by
Mrs. T. G. Griffith .... fsss ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

At the meeting of the Intellectual
4 Improvement club at the residence of
Mrs. Chas> Cousin last Friday the
members decided to take up and study
| sDr. Dubois recent novel ''The Quest
GSGthe Silver Fleece e The club also
n ssted as il delee II ! IL the 1912 City
Literary Convention Mrs. S: Joe
Brown, Mrs. ] B. Rush and H. w.
/ Hughes. The meeting this afternoon
will be with Mrs H, w. Hughes and
the topic of discussion will be "Votes
tor Women.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

The list of colored delegates selected
last Friday at the republican caucus
vho are Cummins delegates, John l..
Thompson, R. N Hyde, E. T. Banks,
sA, Smith, T. M. Jones Douglass Miller,
Andy Fisher and Chas. Stewart,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
BUXTON BRIEFS,

Mr.. A. G. Rhodes with his wife has
moved to Buxton from Des Moines.
Mrs. Addie johnson and her daughter
Miss Eubanks were driving to town
last Friday when their horse become
frightened at the little car that con-
veys the coal to the coal-schute, ran
down the hill and turned west on first
street throwing the ladies into ditch
with buggy upon them. Mrs. johnson
received broken collar r-bone and two
broken ribs from the fall, but fortu-
nately for Miss Eubanks, she was un-
harmed, save getting her beautiful
plush coat very muddy and greatly
frightened.
Drs. Early & Carter attended Mrs.
Johnson's wounds and this writing
leaves her resting easy.
Mrs. Elizabeth Downey arrived in the
city last Friday from Ottumwa to be
at the bedside Of her daughter. Leila,
who is threatened with appendicitis.
DR.. Fraister recommends an operation
at the hospital but it is certain that
Miss Downey will 60.
Mrs. Ed. Howell entertained the Mt.
Zion Baptist Mission circle in her home
last Thursday. The thirteenth chapter
of First Corinthians was discussed by
the sisters and splendid meeting was
had. Mrs. Howell then served the sis
ters nice luncheon.
Miss Elizabeth Price has entered the
great Bystander contest and desires
the assistance of all the old subscribers
who are not paid up in full to date, and
as many new subscribers as will help
her win one of the eight grand prizes
offered. Let every citizen of Buxton
help Its contestant to win.
w. A. Brown is now the official COL
lector for the Howard Severance Co.
on the encyclopedias put out by Mr..
Zimmerman. Please have your month
ly payments ready when he calls.
W. L. Perkins went to Iowa City
Monday to visit his mother who is in
the hospital there.
Miss Mary Perkins of Des Moines ar
rived in Buxton Monday to remain in
definitely.
The Silver Leaf Lodge No. S with
Sterling Bolden as c. C, the Progress
i've Lodge No. 16 with Moses Tandy as
C. c., Herman Court No. 256 with Mrs.
L. w. Davis, as W. C. and Sweet Beu-
lah Court No. 343 with Mrs. Rose Wat
son as W. c., met in a joint session
last Wednesday evening for the pur-
pose of becoming better acquainted
with each other. Brief speeches were
made ty the Rro+her knights and
daughters, after which the daughters
served dainty little lunch to the KS
and all enjoyed pleasant evening.
The second quarterly meeting of the
Executive Board of the Iowa Nebraska
association will meet in Hiteman, Iowa,
March 1914. The circles of the differ
ent cities are expected to send up their
quarterly assessment. A rally conduct
ed by the local circle will be held on
Wednesday evening during the meet
ing
Miss Mae Ida Davis was taken very
sick in the store last Thursday and has
been confined to her home since, She
was reported better Monday.
Miss Leila Downey is much improved
at this writing and will probably leave
for her home in Ottumwa FRIDAY or
Saturday. =". 81
W. A. Cooper who was hurt in the
mine recently from shot that was
fired, is able to be out again,
Chas. Cooper Of Tennessee, arrived
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

eli ton was visited Sunday night by
one of the worst snow storms in years.
Every avenue of procedure was cut
off by great drifts, the city railway
and interurban lines were completely
par lived most of the day Monday,
AMI al appto chas to the city by road
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

state, he will be big help to them and
they will vote for him at the June pri-
maries.
We believe that the most lasting and
substantial need of our race is not mere
ly to be given few political jobs but
to bring about such conditions that will
enable our young people who do qualify
and are prepared to be permitted to
have an equal chance to enter Educa-
tional, commercial. industrial avenues
eff our great state. An opportunity to
go into our factories, workshops un-
hampered by color and there prove to
the world our worth, our ability and our
skill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mrs C. S. Cary, Mrs,J. R. Drew and
Mrs. Charles Thomas was quests at the
home Of Mrs. Harry Henderson's 3O25
Third 81. last Thursday atsaal2 o'clock
dinner in honor of Mrs. Drew's thil-
teenth anniversary. All reported an en-
joyable time. " e.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
PERRY GREELY HOLDEN.
Candidate for the Nomination of
Governor of>the State of Iowa.

Mr.. Holden has rendered the people
of Iowa very helpful service during
the ten years that he has been in the
state. He is a great friend of Booker
T. Washington, who has had many
good things to say about Mr.. Holden's
lectures while visiting the Tuskegee
institute.
There are many colored people in
Iowa who feel that as Governor of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

At the meeting of the Mothers Con-
gress tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock
in the parlors of the Y. C. M, c. A.
Mrs. William Midget will give an ad-
dress on ''How the. Mothers Congress
has Benefited Me-" Said subject will
be open for discussion to all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

In the wreck Of the Wabash passen-
ger train last Wednesday night at the
Rock Island crossing by collision with
local R. freight train. fifty passen-
gers were more or less injured, among
whom was colored lady, Miss Della
Davis of Shelbina, Mo-, who is now
making ner home here. She is improv-
ing now. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mr. Voter, do YOU want represen.
tative in the council?
Do you want man who will give all
his time to city affairs?
Do you want the enforcement of al
laws?
Do you want city funds judiciously
expended? .a.'..+., &
Do YOU want business administra'
tion instead of p 'ltical cne? g..
If yon do, vote for Samuel Zion anc
Business Methods. - --..,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

". A. Brown of Buxton, Secretary
OF the Boys Y, M. C. A. was in our city
thursday and Friday attending the
. state Conference of the Koys Y. M. C..
=. while here he was the guest of Mr..
ana Mrs. N. c. Marshall 778 w. Tenth.
l' nr' Brown is one Of the coming young
men OF our young race. He is the
woe awake agent for the Bystander in
Buxton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

rhs,e will be church services Sunday
The Union Congregational church,
o. n McCraven will preach at l0:45
"a Sunday school at II o'clock. All
=. invited the election of the officers
:, the Sunday will occur.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mr.. Noble Wiley, proprietor of the
Get Busy Dress club has installed a
shining parlor and donates the proceeds
of each Saturday to the "Y." All
members and friends should encourage
him in this effort by patronizing the
parlor on Satut days if at no other time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
Deputy Clerk.

Mr.. w. H. Humburd is employed in
the County Tre.s1rer's Office as an ex-
,t,a Del utY clerk during the Spring tax
paving season nv County Treasurer,
Go, l. Dohson Mr. Hubbard IS a
re ;pectalle worthy citizen and we hope
him we'll. 55g \. .as ,ss .55s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

On tomorrow afternoon the Mothe, s
Congress will hold their meeting and
on Monday evening from S to O'Clock
this same organization will serve sup
per at the association rooms for the
benefit Of the associa ton. All mem
bers and friends should patrorize them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Al Walker of Marshalltown, Iowa,
stOuped over in our city, Monday, en-
mite from Omaha, Neb., where he had
b,en on business trip. AL. is one of
! tbe successful young men of Marshall
colntV. ~r r..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mr. Fred. Anthony, our old friend Of
Boone, Iowa, spent Sunday in our city
and was snow bound over until Monday.
He is a clerk in a store and is we'll liked
there Some attraction we presume (?)
in the Capital City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mrs A. M. Rivers, who has just re-
turned from Tennessee, where she &C.
companied the body of her mother was
called to Boone, Iowa, this week to be
at the bedside of Mrs. Marshall, who is
sick. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

4 Mrs. Rachel Jefferson Of Chicago,
who was quite sick, was brought to the
home of her daughter, Mrs. c. y. Woods
Of this city last week and she is improv-
5ing very nicely at this writing. 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

ine New Bizmark Lunch Room
\ WIN be open for service Sunday, Feb
ruary lS. Meals served at all hours.
everything good to eat. Hours from
"a m to IL b. m. H.. t.
1910 Ger ter Street -
W. HIERoNYMUs, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
VI ititt

"When you feels any temptation
.omin along" said the friend and ad.
wiser, you mus say: Get thee benin
me, Satan .....= .g. $l,.
"Da's what l done said." answered
Mr.. Erastus Pinkley, AN den ]
,uagines hyuhs Satan answer naa
back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwtno
Dc same way. nohow. an II don malo
no ditf'unce to mo which leads q
puhcessjon-'" ].
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

in Buxton to take care of his brother,
w A. Cooper while he was injured.
Buxton was in the midst of one of the
biggest snow storms of the season last
Sunday night and Monday About two
feet of snow fell on the level.
Miss Veetta Step is still improving
and gaining her strength real fast. We
hope to see her out soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mr.. C. s. Cary, Mrs J. R. Drew and
Mrs. H. Henderson were the guests of
o'clock dinner last Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Charles Thomas 37th
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Tho Dramatic Art club met with Mrs
Matte warricks last Tuesday. They
Ill, meet next Tuesday with Mrs
uortun on Tenth street ard continue
~ studv Of book VII of Paradise Lost.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

ar L, w. Williams, Dist. Grand
master of the K. of P. Lodge Of Iowa
~ Clarinda, made his official visit to
the loca! lodge last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

JOSEPH l. MYERLY, Candidate for Councman.
respectfully for the of the citizens Of Des Moines at
the coming municipal primary aud election If elected pledge
my time service in the interest Of all of the people Of
city. will under obligation to draw salary from
any during my of Office, will insist
orderly efficient of city affairs
the enforcement of all laws aud regulations
looking physical moral btterment of people, will
insist that the money people in shall
pended benefit of all the people and equitable distributed
the city. 3D.. #
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
A CORRECTION

Last week in our ColfaxN News it was
stated that Mrs. Greed Taylor who was
sick. 1t should have been Mr.. Creed
Taylor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01
The Corinthian Baptist Church
Announcement,

B Sunday March 3rd, 1890 a. m. Pas
.or's subject, obedience Better Than
sacrifice " ~l2 nj. Sunday School 3p.
N. Covenant meeting and Baptismal
service. $50 p. m, b. Y. P. U, 7:30
?. m, subject "Hidden Powers" Lords
supper and Hand of Fellowship.
T. L. Griffith, Minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-01

Mrs. J. II McClain was called to the
sick bedside of her mother in Macon,
Mo this week.
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CRY NEWS
49,, r T. Woods has been quite sick
me past week

voddine bells may soon ring forth
AGAIN ere long. 'r. -
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week? If not see the agent, she will
be pleased to accept your subscription.
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! gown are here portrayed. It is a good az
ample Of the gowns that are wound about
the figure, and, while they seem to define
the figure and make it more slender. really
are the opening wedge for the fashion Of
using more materials in the up to date
gown. This model is a combination Of
pale pink charmeuse, chiffon and white
net, the latter beaded in q lacy design;
the edge of the beaded tunic shows in
front with fringe edge, but at the back
the drapery winding about the figure COW
ers the lower part of it. The beaded net
mounts on the waist into two points in
front and makes q high waist line at the
back.
To-day hairdressing has so much to De
with a fashionable silhouette that the
photographs given here serve also for
latest hairdresSing ideas.
Worn with the pale pink gown is the new
couture that has the French twist at the
back, caught by the vertically placed
comb and the couture padded enough
so that an added height is given to the
figure.
The little forehead fringe is shown In
the centre figure with the combination
of winding strands of hair. The young
girls hair gives a fashion Of dressing the
hair in keeping with the simplicity Of
the frock. the large knot Of hair at the
back, held BY tortoise shell hsirplns
showing q 6ligree gold design