Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
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sT. PAUL sUDoETARIAN
Died, Noble A. Thompson, son of the
Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. church
at Bethesda Hospital, Wednesday even
ing, March 9th. where he went to have
performed his twenty-ssventh opera
tion. Mr. Thompson was quite well
known in our city and comparatively q
young man being in his 37th year.
His friend which was largely attended
was held Sunday afternoon from Saint
James A. M. E. church. Rev, J. Strong
officiating. He was laid to rest in Oak
land cemetery. He leaves wife, one
brother and sister A son and host
Of friends to mourn their loss.
Palmer Sunday, was appropriately
observed at St. James A. M. E. church
which was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. A large audience listened to
a very instructive sermon by the pastor
Rev Jones who preached From the
Crescent of Olivet." Evening sermon
1.-The contamination Of Bible Stories re-
told."
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fogg will
known among US as "Aunt" Fogg who
died at the city hospital, Wednesday
afternoon was held Friday afternoon
from Pilgrim Baptist church. A large
concourse of friends assembled to pay
their respects to the deceased, who was
one Of the oldest, if not the oldest Afro
Americans In the twin cities.
Everyday we see new faces among
US. St. Paul certainly has name
abroad, and the way our people are
coming among US. There is always
room for one more.
The Self Culture meets Wednesday
April Sd, with Mrs. Gussie Jones GA
Mackubin street. Topical study con-
tinuation of ''The Life of Dunbar" by
Mrs. W. Hough.
The Mission Alliance will hold their
monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon
with Mesdames Crawford and Black
525 Randolph St.
We learn that there is on foot res
rection of the order of s. M. rs which
at one time was very strong in our city
and very good order. We wish them
success.
The Odd Fellows are preparing to
give banquet in honor of the men,
bers of the Odd Fellows Supreme Cours
-Messrs. Davis of Atlanta, L. 8. Cum.
mings of Baltimore and W. L. Houston
of Washington, D. c,
A new organization has sprung up
US known as the "Twin City Protective
League" meetings to be held monthly
alternately between the two cities. 1t
is the object to become member of
the National Association for the cad
vancement of colored people" whose
president is Mr.. Moorefield Story of
of Boston, Mass. DR.. W. E. B. Dubois
is Director of Publicity and Research.
The officers will be elected at the next
meeting. Those favoring the move
ment are asked to be present.
Probably the largest gathering of
Afro Americans in the twin-cities will
witnessed July Is to 10 inclusive when
the Negro Educational con-
gress meets in the SANITY city. The
meetings will be held in tie old State
Capital building. The grand reception
reception will be given in the Auditori-
um building, Tuesday evening, July 16.
So, ladies get your gowns in readiness
for the occasion which we know will be
equal to any affair yet given by our
people.
The Adelphi club will hold an open
meeting Tuesday evening, April 9th at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. James
of St. Anthony avenue.
Mr.. Ova Hall looked quite dignified
and in place in the pulpit of St. James
church. Sunday morning having charge
of the opening exercises We hope
soon tc have a sermon from Bro. Ora.
The Executive Board of the State Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs held meet
ing in Minneapolis, Thursday evening
of last week at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Smith.
The Bystander's contest seems to be
quite an interesting feature and we are
glad to see it's success.