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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10
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Vreeland for Treasurer.

Mr.. M. V. Vreeland of Oskaloosa is
a candidate for county treasurer, sub
ject to the republican voters. He was
born in N. J. in 1874, came to Mahas-
ka county many years ago. He is a
mighty good careful safe business
man, q clerk in Huber s. Kalbach
Hardware store, when Abe Lincoln
called for volunteers to save the
Union. This young man enlisted in
Co. H llth III. Cavalry and served 4
years in the army. He solicit your
vote ---.---
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10
IOWA CONVENTIONS.

Iowa State. Federation of Colored
Woman's clubs will be held in Sioux
CITY, Iowa, May % to 30 inclusive. d
The Iowa State Chapter Of O. E. s.
Grand Chapter will be held at Des
fMoines, Nav 21-c3 inclusive. n ~
" The North Missouri S. S. Conven-
tlon will hold their Annua! Session
at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Ke-
$okuk,N Iowa, June 49, RI *, :.
The 18th Arnral Grand Session ct
the International Order of Twelve
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10
REV. CLARK DEAD.

The funeral services OF Rev. lnOmas
A. Clark, one Of the former pastors OF
st. Paul's A, M. E. church, Des Moines,
were held Wednesday morniug, May ].
1912, at 10 o'clock from his late resi-
dence 6552 Champlain avenue, Chicago,
Ill. "a u, 81 ..
The. services were conducted by Rev.
Timothy Reeves, assisted by the follow.
ing minister's: Rev. W, D. Cook, Rev.
James Higgins, Rev. Jessie Woods,
Rev. Cato, Rev. R. E. Wilson, Rev. S.
L. Brit, Rev. N. Webb and Horace
Graves. T.. .%...@
The subject of the sermon by Rev.
Reeves was taken from Acts. 1886.
''For David after he had in his own
age served the Will of God, fell on
sleep"
His discourse was very beautiful and
impressive. .> &,.,
A large concourse of friends attend
ed the aervices. The floral tributes
were many .and beautiful. Interment
Z
OBITUARY.
Rev Thos. A. Clark was born in
Greensburg, KY, June 26, 1845. He
departed this life, April %, 1902, at
12:45 p. M, at Chicago. ILL.,, at the age
of 66 years, 10 months and days.
He was converted and joined the A.
M. E. church in 1872, under Rev. VIM,
Jackson at Cairo, III. He was married
during the same year to Miss Fannie E.
Vaughn. To this union three children
were born. one of whom survives him,
Rev. August T, Clark, pastor Of A. M,
E. church. at Harrodsturg, KY.
In 1877 his wife departed this life,
and in 1880 he was married to Miss
Helen J, Kirk, daughter of one of the
pioneer farmers of Southern Illinois,
and to this union were born five chill
dren, four of whom survi.e him, two
sons and two daughters. "
He was licensed to preach in 1872 un-
der Rev. VIM. Jackson, at Cairo, Ill.
He joined the annual conference in
1879. and has served the following
charges in the Ills., charges: 3D.. g.. 4
Jerseyville, Elizabethtown, Harris
burg, Litchfield, Nation, Pontiac, Poor
ia, Bloomington, st. Johns church,
Springfield, and Edwardsville.
1t 1892 he was transferred to the la.
conference by Bishop Wayman and 4
served the following charges: Burling
;on, Clarinda, Des Moines. Sioux City,
Davenport, Lake Forest, Avondale,
LAGRANGE, Trinity Mission and Redeem
,r Mission, Joliet and Hyde Park.
He felt that he had served God and
His church to the best of his ability
md he was wholly resigned to whatever
vas Gods will. He said he fe.t that his
ife work was done, and he was ready
:or the end, if it please the Lord to call
lin. .-as IT, .E.4. ..-,r ~ =. a
Servant Of God we'll done, <@,s
Blest by thy late employ,
s'~ And while eternal ages run,
Rest in thy Savior's joy. ..s
He leaves wife, three sons, and
TWO daughters, one grandson four sis
;ers and host of relatives and friends.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep, +
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unshaken by the last Of foes.
Lame back is usually caused by rheu-
matism of the muscles Of the back, for
which you will find nothing better
than Chamberlain 8 Linimant. For
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NOTICE..

Special meeting of Federation OF all
Negro Republican Clubs Of Polk Co.,
at Elks Hail. Sixth and Walnut sts.,
Thursday evening, May 18th. All
delegates be present without fail by
order of e. M. Hendricks, Pres, J. Q.
Williams, Sec n @-.5 f &s5 $s#
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

her home in Chicago Wednesday after
being called here by the death Of her
sister Mrs. Gray.
Miss Motifs of Washington, Iowa is
visiting at the home of Mr.. AID Mrs.
Arthur Jackson. \ " &.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

Below We give our many readers of
Mahaska county brief history of
some of the candidates, so read and
select the one you want and go to the
polls June 3, and vote for them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

y M. AIHER Eldt r WANTED Good man to
s.., 'p me % lathing in Monmouth and
~. s.hlty; good wages, Colored man
Msred. Call or write ]. T. Peoples,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

S6Ss H. "O0OSON FOn nETn6'
SENTATIVE. .., e.
We present herewith the Hon. Geo.
H. Woodson, who is candidate for
the office of Representative in the
next Iowa General Assembly from
Monroe County. Il
Mr.. Woodson was born in Wythe-
vile, Va, Dec. Is, 1865. He received
his education in the common schools
of that state. Later he graduated
from the law college of Howard uni
versity and received the degree OF
LII. B. in June, 1895. Prior to this
and in June, 1883, Mr.. Woodson en-
listed in the U. S. Army and served
five years, being honorably discharg-
ed from the service at Ft. Missoula,
Mont, in June, 1888. He was admit
ted to the bar during the January
term of the supreme court in Des
Moines, January 26, 1895, and is to-
day the oldest negro continuously in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10

Knights and Daughters of Tabor In
Des Moines, Aug. 29-31.
The Most Worshipful United Grand
Loage OF Iowa A. +. and A. M. will
be held in Davenport, July ell In
elusive. E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-10
ST. JOSEPH. MO.

ST. JOSEPH. MO.
Mr.. Jasper Keene Of Bedford, iowa,
spent several days of last week in this
city. KIN, l.. ,s~
Mr.. VIM. Riley spent the latter part
of last week in Atchinson and Topeka,
Kansas. ss .s#sE.I e., .,..
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
Jacoba Piersol.

J. A. Piersol was boru in Fulton
County, ILL.,. March ID, 1888 and
died at his home near Monroe City
July 10, 1912, aged "a years, q
months and 5 days.
He was converted when about IL
years old and united with his home
Baptist Church.
He was married to Miss Eliza
beth Clark Dec 5, 1862 and moved
to Mo, in 1866, locating on farm
a few miles southeast of Monroe
City. Two lovely daughters were
born to this union Later moved
into Monroe City for the benefit of
the schools. In a few years the
youngest daughter, Minnie passed
on to the beautiful home beyond
and later was followed by Eva,
thus was their home left deSolate
yet this was a Christian home and
the sovereignty of God was recOg-
nized as supreme and not a muir
mur was heard. He united with
the Baptist Church in Monroe City
and was a faithful, consecrated dea-
con in the church of his choice,
He was quiet in manner, firm in
purpose, consistent in life. Ever
ready for every good work. He
was indeed a friend to his pastor
and a pillar in his church; as long
as his health permitted him, he
was present at the various church
services, yet for several years he
had been unable to attend preach
Ing, but he was ever cheerful and
loved his Bible and made its teach
ing the man of his counsel Dea-
con Piersol was universally es.
teemed, he had many friends and
few, if any. enemies.
He was conscious that his life
was drawing to a close and he was
prepared to meet death as only the
Christian can meet it, without a
fear. He leaves a loving devoted
wife and two brothers and two sis
tiers with many friends to mourn
his departure
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
Birds and Insects.

The birds destroy enormous quan-
titles of insects. A conservative
estimate of the Dumber consumed
by each individual insectivorous
bird is one hundred a day.
The figures for Massachusetts
alone illustrate what birds can do:
A careful estimate gives five insect
eating birds to the acre, making a
total of at least 25,600,000 for the
state. These birds consume daily,
between the first of May and the
end of September, 2,560,000,000 in
sects, or $1,000 bushels of them.
The total for the season is about
360000,000000 insects, or 100000
bushels: If this bird population
could be increased one bird to the
acre, it would mean the destruction
of 100000 more bushels of insects
during the five months. Can we
therefore afford to sacrifice the life
of even one of these industrious
servants?-The Dumb Animals.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
A POLITICAL PICNIC.
Should Be Held In Monroe City
Get All State Candidates Here.

This is political year. From
now until after the election in Nov
ember politics will be the topic of
conversation. Missouri needs every
Democratic vote out this year as
we must carry the State by the
largest possible majority. In coun-
ties like we have surrounding Mon
roe City is where you find the Dem
ocratlc stay-at-home vote. We must
stir them all up and a picnic held
here after farmers have harvested
their big crops of hay, oats, ETC.,
and are waiting for their bum per
corn crop to get ready, will be a
mighty good time to have a rousing
candidates picnic here. Invite all
State candidates and Teddy too to
be with us. 1t will draw a big
crowd and the issue will be dis
cusSed first hand. 1t is none too
early to begin planning for the big
event. We have had picnics here
which have done Monroe City much
good and this year the time is ripe
for the greatest in the history of
Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
Great Monroe city Fair Aug. z, 8, 8, 10.

lCC III lhdIlClo DVIh ldlSC ullh oilldll
entitle him to a return. During
his twelve years service in repub-
lican House Judge Rucker's posi-
bilitieS of accomplishment were
limited to to matters largely local
and of interest to his district, but
with the organization of the pres
ent democratic House in April,
1911, he rose to his opportunity
and made for himself a place sec
ond to none in the distinguished
body of which he is a member. Of
the 400 legislators there none out
ranks him in the matter of import
ant legislation passed by the new
democratic House and enacted into
law. The criticisms we hear of his
record are not sound. Some are
puerile.
! He voted for the Sherwood pen
sion bill, as did the entire Missouri
delegation under the leadership of
Speaker Clark. This bill passed a
democratic House by an overwhelm-
ing vote. With the exception of
Southern Democrats practically
the whole Democratic membership
voted for it. The Baltimore Con-
vention placed the seal of demo-
cratic approval on the Sherwood
bill when more than once in its
proceedings by approving all the
new democratic House had done.
Judge Rucker's democracy has
never been in doubt. He is a plat
form Democrat who acts and votes
accordingly
He has been condemned for aid
ing in the passage of private pen
sion bills
In so doing he performed the du-
ties of his office and as sworn
representative of his constituency
made it possible for these old sold
iers and their widows to exercise a
Constitutional right and petition
Congress for aid. Before doing so
Judge Rucker made himself famil-
lar with the facts in every case
that he might be competent to ad-
wise as to its merits. Congress has
granted the prayers of $50 of these
petitioners in his IS years service, a
large majority of whom have passed
away
Judge Rucker has been repre-
sentative of all the people those of
high and low estate alike. He has
been a faithful servant and the new
administration will need men of his
experience and wisdom.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
Tried Men Needed in Congress.

AAASN NASh iNSSoSo AA SOh6A SSo'
Thinking Democrats will agree
with little dissent that this is no
time to change a tried and true
Congressman for prospect.
This is democratic year. The
opposition is disorganized, mutinous
and disheartened. Victory is in the
air and democratic administra-
tion from cellar to garnet lis about
to be ushered in. With that admin
istration will come great public
questions and the responsibilities
which will attend their solution. We
have promised much and must not
fail to make good every pledge
The heaviest burden will rest up
on the shoulders of those who rep
resent US in the lower House of
Congress. They are closest to the
people, know best and feel most
acutely the needs and demands in
the way of public reforms. To
meet the new administrative condi-
ton we must rely on men whose
broad legislative experience in mat
tiers of National concern has fitted
them for the work, and whose sta
bility, integrity and fidelity in the
past has won our fullest degree of
confidence Thirteen years of serv-
ice in Congress have made Judge
Rue ker a power in that body. He
enjoys high committee assignments
is chairman of the Missouri delega-
ton, has the confidence of his COL
leagues and, altogether, is one of
the best equipped men in the House
to successfully contend with the
rpleXities of new and greater re.
sponsibilities of government.
While he is now for the first time
a member of a democratic House,
Judge Rucker has in a single legis.
lative year demonstrated what he
can do under proper political condi-
tions Two great legislative
achievements of national scope and
importance are already to his credit
and bear his name. Except posi-.
bly, in the case of Bland's Silver
Act we doubt if any Missourian in
many years has won so unusual a
distinction in Congress. Cockrell
served more than 80 years and nc
great public law does him honor
The same is true of Vest and on
down the line of distinguished Mis-,
souri, Legislators.
There should be no opposition to
Ju dge Rucker's reelection. His
no norable record and faithful serv
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
Notice to Subscribers.

The postoffice department has
written us a letter asking for a
statement of how many subscribers
we have who are one year or more
delinquent. In looking over our
books we found more than we eX-
pected. They are good people and
pay their debts -- as a rule-and
many have failed to pay. We hope
all will pay up promptly as we
must comply with postoffice regu-
lations. If you are not sure about
it better send a remittance at once
We do not question your integrity
but will have to discontinue send
ing the Democrat to those who owe
more than a year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
A SUGGESTION.
Heat Business District From Light
Plnnt Have 24-Hour Elec-
trio Service.

+. N Armstrong, of Thorntown,
Ind, is here this week looking after
his real estate interests and in con-
versation told the Democrat man
how they were turning the waste
steam from the municipal light
plant in his city into clear profit.
Thorntown is a city of about 1000
and has municipal light plant.
They have 24-hour electric service
and make it pay. Then they use
the waste steam to heat the school
building several hundred yards
away. He suggested that as our
school building is quite,a distance
that the waste steam here be used
to heat the business district. To us
the suggestion appears to be a good
one. 1t would save handling tons
OF coal and ashes and also the cost
of coal and would furnish a good
even heat 24-hours each day and
the light plant could furnish this
heat at less cost than the coal
would cost consumers to say moth
ing of handling it and this the light
plant could do at a profit to the
light plant. This would also insuret
"a hour electric service which would
pay another profit to the light plant
Mr.. Armstrong is very enthusiastic
on the subject and says that they
have found it to pay both the heat
consumer and the light plant in his
city. There is no reason why it
would not pay here. Our city offic-
ials can get some valuable informa-
tion from Mr. Armstrong. This ar
rangement would reduce insurance
rates in blocks heated this way. 1t
would save work and money for
those heating their business houses
this way and would be much clean
er. Now is the proper time to take
up the matter and be ready for
next winter Some may think that
sufficient heat could not be- obtained
in this way but Mr.. Armstrong
tells us that they have kept their
building better and more evenly
heated in this way than they ever
did before by the furnace route. Cit
liens, let US investigate this matter.
1t will save money for those who
have to pay for the heat in busi-
ness houses, be cleaner and pay a
profit to the municipal light plant.
Investigate the matter and do so at
once. See Mr.. Armstrong while he
is here as he can give some valua-
BILE Information,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

Missouri will be strongly repre-
sented at the meeting of the su-
preme council of Knights of Colum-
bus, which is to convene in Colo
RADIO Springs. during the week of
August 6. This is the first time in
the history of the order that a con-
vention has been held in cool Colo
RADIO, and this feature will prove
especially attractive to the Missouri
members. In addition to the busi-
ness program, arrangements will be
made for the delegates to visit
Cripple Creek, the summit of Pixies
Peak, Mt. Mauitou, Crystal Park.
the Cave of the Winds and other
noted scenic attractions of the
Pixies Peak region.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

A pretty school teacher, noticing
one of her little charges idle, said:
John, the devil always finds some
thing for idle hands to do. Come
up here and let me give you some
work"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
The Spalding Bunch.

Last month a party of our jolly
friends went for an outing at Spald-
ing Springs, since then they have
had several delightful reunions.
First, pleasant evening with Jamie
Proctor and wife, then with Miss
Clara Dunn and next at the home
of Arthur Ely.
Last Monday they boarded the
Katy and went to Hannibal and
there they took a boat for St. Louis
where they spent the day returning
by boat to Hannibal. Those in the
party are Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson,
Mr. and Mrs. JaInie Proctor, Miss
Lenna Evans, Miss Clara Dunn, Miss
Elizabeth Boulware, Mrs. Alma P
Vaughn, Miss Winifred Vaughn
Miss Marian Boulware, j. J. Rogers
Bailey McNutt and Arthur Ely, Our
best wishes are with the bunch, foI
after all what is nicer than to see
people enjoy themselves 1t makes
the world a brighter and happier
place to live. 49,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

f. A. Thompson and wife, Mrs.
Alma Vaughn and daughter, Wini-
fred, Misses Clara Dunn, Lenna
Evans, Elizabeth Boulware and
Marian Boulware, Messrs j. j.
Rogers, E. B. McNutt and A. H. Ely
formed a merry party that went to
St. Louis on a boat, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

From all parts of the country we
hear that oiled streets are giving
satisfaction. F. N. Armstrong of
Thornton, Ind, Ga town of about
2000) tells US that they have been
oiling their streets for several years
and they like it so well that they
are now oiling all the streets of the
town. They assess a tax on all tax
able property for the purpose of oil
ing the streets, everybody pays and
everybody receives the benefit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

The Saturday evening Band Con-
certs are growing more popular
every week, The business men de-
serve praise for furnishing this free
entertainment every Saturday.
While it is free to the people the
business men pay about SIS each
month for it, Come out every Sat-
urday. You will meet many friends
and that is more than worth the
time and all enjoy the concert,
Come and get yonr part.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

The County Candidates will speak
at the North park in this city Fri
day evening at s O'Clock. Give
them a good hearing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

The Monroe Council Knights of
Columbus held picnic al Martins
Ford yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
CHRISTIAN
FIRST BAPTIST

Prayer meeting Wednesday s pm.
Sabbath School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching II a. m.
All are cordially invited to these
services. T. D. BROWN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25

The New London fair is on this
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at
8 a. M. Each Wednesday.

Rev. W. P. Wynn will preach in
the park next Sunday evening. All
are cordially invited.
Rev. J. T. Proctor, of Kansas City,
has been visiting his father. D. M.
Proctor. Rev. Mr. Proctor was re-
turning from a trip to Boston.
METHODIST
Preaching. 1O:45 "a. m.
Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Junior League 2::30 p. m
Senior League GAS p. IN.
Prayer meeting 7:45 p. m.
Public cordially invited.
GRACE BAPTIST.
Prayer service and Bible reading
Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
Subject: Mature of Gods Law"
Bible School, Sunday, 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a m. Subject:
One of Gods Promises" Heb. 1875.
A cordial invitation is given to
all to meet with us and enjoy these
services. DR.. J. w. SMITH.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-07-25
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday School at 945 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. by Rev.
J. w. Boyer. Everybody cordially
invited
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Presbyterian church will
meet at 8 o'clock Friday.
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30.
The park services will be con-
Quoted at the usual hour. Rev.
W. P Wynn will be the speaker
next Sunday. The public is cordi-
ally invited to attend these services.
W. Garnet Alcorn.