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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The revivals which has been going
on the past three weeks at the A. M. E.
church, under the leadership of Rev. j
L. Wharton, of Council Bluffs, has come
to close, the result being five conver,
sations and the members of the church
spiritually revived.
Rev. ]. L. Wharton left for his home
at Counril Bluffs, Thursday. =
There will be1a Leap Year social at
the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Thursday,
Feb. 1st.
Mr.. Lewis, market gardner in Da-
kota City is quite sick at his home with
Bright's disease
Presiding Elder, S. B. Moore left
Friday for Yankton, S. D. to hold quar-
terly meeting. He assisted With the
reyivals while in our city.
Rev, J. E. Roberts Is touring differ
ent cities in Iowa holding meetings in
the churches.
A donation party was given on Rev.
B. F. Abner and wife last Wednesday,
night. A nice little supply was left.
Mrs. Gill of Omaha, Messrs. Frank
and Austin Curtis, cousins of Mr.. Hen
ry Ridings The deceased is in the city
Strengthening the estate, which they
came in possession of.
A church conference was held at the
A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening to
lay plans to carry on the work of the
church in its departments
P. E., S. B. Moore preached Wednes-
day evening. He left for Council Bluffs
Thursday to hold the next quarterly
conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Quite number of Davenporters at
tened quarterly meeting Services at
Moline, Sunday afternoon.
There will no doubt be large attend
ance at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sun
day, Feb. 4th. Rev. J. P. Simis, D. D
Faster St. Paul A. M. Il. church, Mo-
line, ILL.,, will preach at p. m. The
Rev. |, N Daniels states his district in
fine condition with few except .ons.
The Dist Conference will be held at
Fairfield, Iowa, March 27-28. 1912.
The late Geo, william died a. the
residence Of his daughters, Mrs Eu-
gene Allen, Sunday evening, Jan, 28th.
Funeral conducted by Rev. r. B, Sto
vail rnd Rev. }. M, Burton. The body
was taken to Ksokuk, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Eugene Green is keeping mighty
busy these cold days in his line of busi-
ness. " .r.
Tn. Economic Committee was ente, ,
tanned at the residence o, Mr. and Mrs,
James Christian last Tuesday evening.
After a nice pIogram an Economic
lunch was served. f'',5T" II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
NOTICE,

All members of the Polk County Ne
gro Republican Club are requested to
meet at the Young Colored. Men .
Christian Ass n rooms, 9th & Park Sts.,
Monday evening February 5th at 8
O'Clock All ether -seggS3- Ho..s=.ss- wha
are interested in the political welfare Of
cur race are urged to be present, and
help formulate plans to further our in
terests during the oncoming elections.
We solicit the cooperation of every
negro voter in the city.
j. c. Williams,
Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The colored citizens will celebrate
the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and
Fred Douglas, Monday evening, Feb.
18th at Union Congregational church.
Everybody invited. In the evening the
ladies' Of the church will serve q six
o'clock supper Look for the program
next week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The N C T club will meet with Mrs
Theodore J. Bell Monday afternoon,
Feb. 5th. The lesson will be Lay Num-
Der 2, of Macauley's ancient lays OF
Rome The Battle of the Lake Regil-
lus. A paper on the history of the
poem will be given by Mrs Chas. Tur-
ner and discussed by the club. Current
events by Miss Mayrie I. Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The Callarhan Club met with Mrs.
Thorton Adams, 2515 Center Street. The
newly elected officers we're installed as
follows:
Mrs. Edwin Nixon, president; Mrs.
E. B. Elliston, vice-pres.; Mr.. Johnnie
Johnson, recording secy.; Mrs. Emma
Pirce, corresponding secy.; Mrs. R. N.
Hyde, treasurer; Mrs. A. M. Rivers,
chaplain: Mrs. s. Joe Brown, critic;
Mrs. Gertrude Shackelford, chairman.
The program committee:
Mrs. Thorton Adams, chairman Of the
sick committee. Will meet next week
with Mrs. Adam Dixon, 1918, Day St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Mo. has opened hair dressing parlor
at No. % e. Seventh. Give her a call.
Mrs. Anna Hill of Des Moines was
called to Buxton on account of the ill
ness of her mother, Mrs. Kate Brown.
who left Tuesday for an Iowa City hos
pital where she will undergo an opera
ton. She was accompanied by her
husband, Mr. Grant Brown.
Mr.. Frank Frankel of Colfax was the
guest of Miss Bertha Strother last
week. "He looked like he was in ear
nest about it this time"
Lieut.. Gov. G. w. Clark Of Adel, Ia.
was the speaker to very large and
apprecistive audience at the Y. NJ. c.
A., Sunday afternoon. 1t was through
the instrumentality of Mr.. E. F. Brown,
the popular cashier of the Consolida-
ton Coal Co., that Gov Clark was se-
cured, and it was he who had the pleas
ure of introducing him, on this first visit
to the Buxton people.
:, The Gov. gave very splendid address
using for his subject, 'The Beauti-
tudes" from which he encouraged all
young men and women to be morally
clean and to live an altruistic life.
Miss Bertha Strother at her home %
E. 7th entertained twenty of her young
friends in honor of Mr.. Frank Frankel
of Colfax. The evening was spent
playing progressive whist. Prizes were
won by Mesdames Fred Coleman and
w. A. Bailey and Mr.. Dwight Granber-
ry. A dainty 3-course luncheon was
served.
Mrs, Owen Baker remains quite i'll.
Mr. Graves of Des Moines is visiting
in Buxton this week.
James Cheatham who had his leg bro
ken in the mine several weeks ago Is
able to be up on crutches.
Rev. Joseph Coleman, Slum Worker
of Des Moines, was in Buxton Sunday
and preached at the St. Johns and Mt
Zion churches morning and evening re-
spectively.
Rev. C. H. Mendenhall has movec
his wife to Buxton. His son Leo, viii
remain at Topeka until the close Of the
school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The delegates to the 1911 City Liter
ary convention are called to meet at
the residence of the chairman 1858 9th
street, Monday evening, Feb. 5th, for
the purpose Of closing up the business
of the old year and discussing plans for
the organization of a new convention
for 1912. S. Joe. E. Brown, Chairman,
Mrs. ]. B. Rush, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
Carvers! Bargain Prices! Dawson's
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
Mrs. A. Pleasant who has been indis-
posed IL better at this writing.
Mrs. King 10 reported as batter this

week week: - -.
Mr.: r. Jones Of Ottumva is visiting
his aunt, Mrs J. Badgett.
Mr.. B. Searcy and Long Of Monmouth
ILL.,, and the Misses Marie and Bessie
Leslie and Miss Lille Brandon visited
in Mt. Pleasan last week.
Mrs. Ford and Son Wallace OF Mon
mouth was summoned to our city to the
sick bed of nephew of Mrs. Floods.
Mr.. George McCord, who is at Saint
Francis hospital.
Mrs. Flood & Son are the guest of Mr..
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Moore Of S. 4th St.
The L. G. club give social thus Tues
day evening, at the residence of Mrs.
Pleasant.
Mrs. L. Washington Is nursing
sprained knee.
Mrs. A. Pleasant entertained with din
ner, Sunday, complimentary to Mrs.
Flood and Son, Mrs. Wallace of Mon
mouth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The February meeting of Mothers
Congress will be held Saturday, Feb.
3rd at 3 p. IN. in the Y. c. M. c. A.
parlors. "Sanitation in the Home"
will be discussed by DR.. A. ]. Booker.
Instrumental solo, Mrs. AL Cater;
discussion of 1.-THE Girl Problem, by
Atty. J. B. Rush; Vocal solo, Mrs. C.
B. Woods. All married women of the
city are invited and urged to attend
this meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
Clinker Hooks at Dawson's. 9Th Ave.

The S. A. S. club gave a very pleas
ing entertainment at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. Dellinger, 8l8 East 5 St.
Attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown were
present and were presented to the club
ladies and friends by the president, Mrs
M. Erwin. Mrs. S. Joe Brown gave a
splendid talk on the duties of a wife
and the mo: :her in the home, followed by
attorney Brown who talked on rescue
work The evening was enjoyed by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The J. U. B, 0. W. club met last
Monday and elected the following Off
GERS for six mouths: President, Miss
Mayrie l. Bell, Vice-Pres. Miss Lillian
Neal: Sec. Mrs Chas. Turner Assist
snt-Sec. Mrs. Theodore J: Bell, Treas
urer, Mrs. Arthur Jones
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
ID from Chicago last week for short

ed from Chicago last week for a short
visit
No doubt many of our younger class
will be glad to know that the skating
rink opened Monday night.
We have several young ladies' run.
ming for gold watch; don't turn them
down if they ask you to buy ticket.
The Allen Guards listened to an ex-
cellent address on last Sunday week by
Mrs. Ida Dodd. The address was full
of inspiration and was enjoyed by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Mrs N, Kitchens, 1906 Park st gave
/, 4.course dinner last Thursday in honor
~ Rev T. L Griffith, of ten years
service as pastor of the Corinthian Bap-
t,t church. A delightful time by those
present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

3 The Maple Street Baptist church,
s Bates, pastor, will bring to close its
series of revival meetings on Friday
evening. On Sunday afternoon at 2:3O
the baptismal services will be held
The revival Was a great success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Mrs. s. Joe Brown 1858, 9Th Street,
was hostess to the Improvement Intel
lectual club.
PROGRAM:
Instrumental Selection.
:. ..............Mr Mrs. H. w. Hughes
Biography Of France, :. E. w. Harper,
Mrs. Harvey Brown.
Book Review of the Quest of the Silver
Fleece go. Prof. w. E. Dubois
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

CORRESPONDENCE WANTED-A refined
christian lady, very light, straight
black hair, age %, would like to cor
respond with refined gentleman.
References exchanged. Miss Mary
Clifton, Springfield, Ill.,, Gen. Del.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The members of the birthday club
gave the first party of the New Year,
Tuesday, Jan S0th at Mrs J. G. Dellin-
ger, Sl8 East 35th. Miscellaneous quo-
eation and select reading by Mrs Harry
Lewis and word contest. The prizes
was awarded to Mrs Clay and Mrs Hen
ry Lee. Mrs. Erwin was present and
made an interesting address A two
course luncheon was served. The next
meeting will be held Feb 8, at the home
OF C. S. Corey in Highland Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Rsv s Bates was called to Clarinda,
rr;dav to conduct the funeral of Mr..
Thomas Jones, an old pioneer and high
" respected citizen, who died there this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

The J. U. B. O. w. club will serve
supper at the Union Congregational
church, Monday evening, Feb. 5, 1912,
under the auspices of U. c. S. S.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

our great prize contest will open
uordav Feb. 18th. A great day for
.ho heeinning, Lincoln's birthday. Get
:, vo,,r nominations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

OUTIHIHIdH DdPtISt OHuICH NOteS
SUNDAY, FEB. 4.
1890 a. m. Baptismal sermon, follow
ed by Baptismal service. Services
promptly on time.
IL M Sunday school.
300 p. m. Covenent meeting.
800 p. m. B. Y. P. U
7:30 p m. Hand Of Fellowship and
Lords supper
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02
OTY NEWS
coo, Destroyer at Dawson's 9Th Ave.
urs L. Denny, who is quite sick is a
,,..,. halter at this writing.
...v 6 Joe Brown will deliver the
,:a.oir dav address at Fayette, Mo.

Mrs p, S. Erwin is called to the sick
bedside of Mrs A. L. Bolden OF 1no'an0'
!. who is her cousin
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

y, Kew. J. A Lapham, Missionary of
sne American Baptist Publication soci-
ETY. held most helpful $. s Institute
at the church from Jan. 26 to 81. The
meetings were an inspiration.
@2~ T. L. Griffith, Minister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Sled Bargains!-Dawsons, 9Th Ave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-02

Roasters! Bargain Prices! Dawson's
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-20
How The Territory Is
Divided

The territory covered by this great campaign divided
into four districts, two for Honolulu and the island Of Oahu,
and two outside.
Contest District No. consists Of Honolulu and the Is
land of Oahu from the center of NlIlanu Street. West
Contest District No. 2 consists of Honolulu and the Is
land Of Oahu from the center Of NluIanu Street. East
Contest District No. consists of all of the islands of
Kauai and Maui.
Contest District No. consists Of all Of the island of
Hawaii.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-20
THE FOUR 500 DIAMOND RINGS

candidates finish each
Capital Prize decided These
attribute
noll Ierfec Gu color, Cearness and brlancy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-20
How Prizes Will Be Awarded

The Capital Prize, handsome 1912 Model $500
completely equipped Regal" touring with every feature
Of perfect automobile, will be awarded to the candidate
who receives more votes than any other candidate in the
contest regardless of which district she may reside in.
THE FOUR $3.50 "REMINGTON' PLAYER-PlANOS
he
Prize awarded
mscI from Ma
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-20
THE FOUR SOLID GOLD WATCHES

to
bero Capital
decided These watches eNqutey
beautiful articles jewery which
young on will be
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-20
THE FOUR KlLAUEA TRIPS


of
tru to IIOnOlul of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
F1REMEN ON ST. LOUIS QUIT.
Hut American LINE Omcials say she
viii Satl On Time.

When the American liner st. Louis
locked yesterday two delegates OF the
Marine Firemen. Oilers and Water Tenders
Union boarded the vessel and announced
that a strike had been declared agains,
the American Line for higher wages and
union conditions. A number Of the Grew
left the vessel "a soon as they were paid
on and reported at the strike hea6louartere
at 22g West street.
How far the union will succeed in incon-
veniencing the Management. OF the vesse
Will not he known until her sailing day
from this port at the end OF this week
Although the unions in trying to extend
the cpastwise steamship strike 70 the
American Line vesses succeeded in de.
laying the sailing Of the Philadelphia
eleven hours the ship went ont with a
full crew and the officers Of the line have
now made preparations in case the men
fail TO report for duty on the St. Louis
before she sails
President james Vidal. the strike
leader. said yesterday that lao oilers
firemen and water tenders have struck
on the st. Louis. More OF her crew are
expected 10 strike to-day. he said. The
tiremen want SIS month instead of $40
The strike committee reported tha,
the sailors and firemen quit the Viyilancia ia
OF the Ward Line. which arrived from
Havana yesterday. The non-union men
on the City Of Savannah. it was stated,
deserted the ship on its arrival here
because the work was too hard. The
committee reported that contracts be-
tween the unions and several smaller
companies were signed by which their
crews get IS month advance in wages
II was reported that forty members of the
crew Of the Zulie OF the Red ID Line had
struck
Leader Vidal said that one Of the Gov
ernment dredRes which sailed in the
morning with strike breakers came back
in the afternoon because the new men
co Id not do the work. He said that he
VIII have conference to-day with one Of
the United States inspectors over the
grievances Of the strikers. He also re-
ported that during the day some Of the
longshoremen OF the Panama Line refused
10 work and more Of them are expected
10 strike to-day.
Representatives of the masters and
pilots o. vesse's when asked yesterday
about the reports Of Il genera strike Of
the English masters and pilots planned
for the fall said that there was no strike
movement Of the kind in this country and
they had no official news Of any impending
strike Of the masters and pilots on English
vessels.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
GIRLS ESCAPE FROM CONVENT.
Wake Rope Of sheets and Go Out
Third story window.

CINCINNATI. july :. Three girls es-
caped from the convent Of the Good
Shepherd at Carthage. a suburb. early to-
day by making a rope Of hedshccis and
letting themselves down from a third
story window The rope "stprdcd to
the second story and all Of them were
slightly hurt in the jump ~ the erolnd
The girls are Cora Harp. II. Of DAYTON.
Ohio; Louise Fagg, Il. of san Francisco,
and Mary Hass 10. of Cincinnati.
After escaping. they went to a house
OF woman they knew in Carthage where
two Of them changed clothers.
They walked TO Clifton. about ak
miles when they were seen by Miss Emma
Ctz. juvenile court officer. who recog-
nized the dress worn by the Hass girl
az the uniform Of the convent
Cora Harp and Mary Hass we're leading
the Fagg girl The rope used in escaping
had broken with her and she had sus-
tanned n sprain Of one knee. The girls
were taken to the juvenile court
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
MRS. BRAKER WEDs TO-DAY,
william savery Lower Gets License
she's Twice . Widow.

Mrs Katherine Gelshencn Baker,
who has been twice widow and who
figured In the Dodge Morse divorce case,
is to be married to-day for a third time.
She is to be welded at st. Patrick's
Cathedral to William Savery Lower, a
real estate broker of 81 West Forty
fourth street, in The application made
yesterday at the City Han for the mar
rlage license 1t was stated that Mrs.
Braker, who lives AT the Plaza Hotel. Is
10 years old and Mr.. Lower Is 46
Mrs I,raker was first married Ia Will
lam n. Gelshenen, president OF the Gar
field National bank and close friend of
Charles W, Morse. On the death of MIR
Gelshencn the viii showed that his
widow was To- have n life interest In an
estate which wns valued at several
millions of dollars and Mr Morse was
named In the viii M the manager ~ the
estate suhs"lu"n'iN came III. Dodge
Morse divorce case, In which was in.
Nolved n question an to the validity of
the marriage Of Morse with Mrs. Dodge
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
AGAINST MINISTER'S PASSES.
New Jersey ClerRymen Think They
Are Rebates and Cnchristtan.

BEVERLY. n. j.. July s,-Clergymen in
this part Of New Jersey are saying that
cheap railway fares to ministers are "A
nefarious form Of Relating. Burlington
county preachers. who are taking the mat
ter seriously. are winning support in other
parts of southern New Jersey.
The Rev. William T. Snead assistant
rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. New Brunswick, but whose home
ia in Beverly. declared to-day that the
matter will be made II Legislative issue
by progressive clergymen at the next ses-
sion Of the Legislature.
The movement means a statewide clash
between the pass and no pass factions
of clergymen IN the different denomna-
tions and the issue has already stirred
up considerable feeling. The matter
promises To figure prominently before
State associations in the various denomi-
nations ~ early ssssions and one attempt
hns already boen made to put the Epis.
cova liam diocese of New Jersey on record
against the passes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
HEAT KILLS Il IN PHILADELPHIA
Four Suicides and Five Cases OF
Heart Failare Also.

PHILADELPHIA. July s.-Fourteen per-
sons had died from heat before Q o'clock
tonight and reports OF prostrations
were 30 frequent there is no telling how
many victims the present heat wave
may claim by tomorrow morning,
Beside deaths due To the heat there have
been four suicides and Ave cases OF heart
failure possibly due to the terrific hu-
midity.
The mercury started its climb at S
o'clock this morning when it was touching
~ degrees. BY noon it had reached o.
and climbed steadily until o'clock, when
it touched a5 The Thermometers in
the streets showed the mercury all the
way up TO 1903 in the shade.
PITrsBURa. July s.-Three dead and a
score prostrated 10 the record OF the hot
test day of the summer in Pittsburg The
dead are;
Charles Scholl. aged "; picked up on
street. died al police station.
Harry Kane. 45. mill worker; dropped
at South Carson and Sarah streets. died
in South Side Hospital.
BENJAMIN Sanderson. aged So. walking
toward park seeking shade. dropped dead
IN MelrOse avenue.
The mercury was ~ ~ Al = o'clock this
morning. h ros. rapidiy until = tni. after :
noon. when ~ was registered al the
Government kiosk
Thousands sought relief in the public
bathing stations in the three rivers aud
extra guards we're placed at oil pools.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
REFUSES $3.50 REWARD.
Fisherman's Letter 10 Mother Of
soldier Whose body lie Recovered.

soldier Whose Body lie Recovered. ].
NEW ROCHELLE. July s.-John J. King
of Franklin avenue. who makes his
living as a fisherman on Long Island
Sound and who found the body OF William
Sleischhauer. 10 years old. soldier. who
was drowned in the souall on June 20,
has refused to accept the reward Of S7d
offered by the soldiers mother for the
recovery OF the body. Mrs, Sleischhauer
lives in Williamsburg. She is not q
woman of means. King sent her a letter
in which he said;
While sailing on the Sound Friday after
noon | recovered the body of your son
Kindly accept my sympat thy in your sorrow
! write you this letter because of a report
that you had offered q reward for the re-
covery OF your sons body. Under no cir
cumstances whatever could or would l ac-
cept such reward and pray that the finding
of the body may have eased your motherly
grief. Kindly accept my advice and pay
no attention to any one who makes any
claim for such reward.
Three Captains at Fort Slocum had
offered 325 each for the recovery of the
body and King intends to send this
money to the soldiers mother.