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< Rehearsals for the mammoth produc-
ton of Queen Zephra, which win he
seen ct the Grand Opera. house next
Thursday. Friday and Saturday, have
now reached a stage that guarantees
the show to be far ahead Of anyt thing
ever before attempted In q home tai
ent production. !!
There are over l75 local people in
the cast and choruses who under the
direction Of Messrs. Booth, BarnesdaIe
and Drake are rapidly being perfected
in their parts. There will be q male
chorus Of thirteen voices, and ensem.
jbles and 8choruses Of Hussars. Peas,
ants, Commodores. Kavamas. ana the
dances and drills. OF the Graces, the
Black Birds, the Tennis Dance, Flower
Dance and the Graces. s5.ss
The Story of Queen zephra.
The story fothe Spectacle Is as fol
lows: King Decius, the Storm King,
while passing through his kingdom one
day, discovers In the hut Of an old
witch q beautiful orphan girl, whom he
adopts, and giving her me name of
Neyera, DEGREES that she succeed him
to his crown and kingdom. Between
I the clans OF King Decius and Prince
Juna, who are both subj jects Of Zephra,
the Queen Of Myth. there has existed
for years a bitter fled, but Juna, being
a true type of noble manhood, /, endeay-
ors to effect. a reconciliation with the
naughty Decius; but each overture IS
|repulsed. until at last the doughty
Prince dons disguise and enters the
Storm Kings Castle, determined to SO
lingratiate himself into his affection as
to win his favor. He fails il. this, but
instead meets the beautiful Nepera,
who has now grown 70 ba.a hand dsome
nader. He wins the promise Of her
hand ii marriage, goes back to his own
country. and at the grand annual fete
of the Queen, at which time are held
all the Dances; Games and Revels Oi
the Queens subj iects. he presents him
self at court and demands the hand ot
Neyera in marriage. Enraged at this
Decius banishes the Princess to the ice
caves Of Norseland. Juna Is acquaint
4 |ed OF this BY the Fairy Godmo other d
Nepera. He ihastens to zephra. obtains
assistance from her, and after many
perilous attempts, rescues the Princess
from her captors ana reveals the per
tidy Of Decius 10 the Queen, who ban
ishes him forever from her presence
All this Ii portray yed under dazzling
/ Hight effects, beautiful costumes. and I
wilderness OF scenery. n is 20 be hop
ed that the people of Devils Lake and
district vim turn out enlnasas and ill
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
All the above games will be played
at the Stadium at Drake university.
ASSASSIN'S DEED.

Last Tuesday morning the news
was flashed over the wires that ex-
President Roosevelt had been shot by
crank named Schrank, Bavarian
Ivy descent His reason, he claims,
was to rio this country of the third
termer. 1t occurred just as the ex-
president was going to the Coliseum
to make speech. 1t is one of the
most dastardly deeds that man can
commit-a william that has followed a
man for weeks to murder him when
the man has no chance to defend HIM
self But after all Theodore Roose-
welt exhibited the greatest degree of
heroism and myrtyrdom for the cause
of the common people as he stood be-
fore that large audience bleeding
from the aAjassin's bullet in his body,
yet spoke for one hour for the COM
mon rights and equal justice to all
the American people, the greatest
exhibition OF gallantry and bravery in
this country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mrs. Julia Martin returned from
Enterprise last Wednesday, where
she went to visit Mrs. c. L. Hicks.
She reports a pleasant trip.
Mr. Oscar Peterson is a new sub
scriber to the Bystandcr.
Mr.. George Stanton of Enterprise
left for his home last Thursday af-
ter spending a month visiting his
mother, Mrs. Chas Webb. His wife
will remain few weeks longer.
Mrs. Benjamin Crank, who, has
been sick for about year, departed
this life last Thursday and was
buried Sunday. She was member
of the A. M. E. church and the fun.
eral, which was very large one, was
conducted by the Rev. J. L. Wharton
Mrs. Robt. Lowery was on the sick
list last week. She is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Mrs. Ada Wade will lead the
Christian Endeavor next Sunday
subject, Christian Virtues, Zeal.
A revival meeting is being held al
Tabernacle Baptist church. All are
cordially welcome, both saints ,and
sinners.
Rev. S. S. Mahan of Ottumwa wa.
in the city last Sunday and preached
at the evening hour for Rev. Wood
ard.
News came to US that Miss Elnor:
Eubanks and Mr.. Sam Davis were
married last week, are are now max
ing their home in Kirksville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
COLFAX, IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown and
family moved the past week to Say.
lor. We regret very much to lose
this amiable family from our town
and church circle. But what is Col
fax's loss is Saylor's gain.
Mr.. J. w. Holmes and Mrs. Anna
Holmes We're Capital City visitors
Sunday
Rev. White of Enterprise has been
called as the pastor of the Ethel
Baptist church and was greeted by an
appreciative audience Sunday.
Mrs. Mckee will leave Monday to
visit her daughter. Mrs. Matte Butt
ram, of Buxton, Iowa.
Mr.. M. R. WEIGH spen, Sunday in
the city as the guest of his cousin,
Mrs. Mcdowell.
Mrs. Lizzie Lucas was a Newton
visitor Wednesday and also transact
ed business during her stay.
Mr.. J. w. Holmes was attending to
business matters in Newton Friday.
Mr.. Coffin, an advance agent, was
billing the town for Blind Boone Con-
cert Co., which will be held at the
white Christian church November 10,
1912. Everybody come out and help
to make a large crowd.
Mrs. Adline Brooks is In our city
visiting at the parental home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Terrell.
Mr.. Bonnie Crank was called to
the bedside of his mother at Buxton,
who passed away Thursday. We all
extend our heartfelt sympathy to
Mr.. Crank in his sad hour of afflic-
ton.
Mrs. Alice Battles will leave Tues
day for the southIto spend the winter
with her son, DR.. L. E. Welker of
Nashville, Tenn. We regret very
much to lose Mrs. Battles from our
city, as she was an earnest church
worker and an ever prompt an ever
willing '"d"o member and a good cit
izen and kind neighbor, ane ever
willing to help in the time of need.
She expects to visit sister in Daven-
port and friends in Chicago on her
trip to the south.
Mrs. Lulu Egar is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Mary Cheatam leaves Monday
For Spokane, Wash, to spend the
rest Of the winter with her sister.
Mr.. Greed Taylor and Mr.. Terrell
were Newton visitors Monday and
they also listened to the political
speech of Mr.. Brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
CLARINDA. IOWA.

Mr.. Clarence Baker and Miss Siba.
line Criggs were united in marriage
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
p. m. at, the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Griggs. The
ceremony was performed by the
groom's father, Rev. Andrew Baker
after which an elegant dinner was
served. Only relatives of the couple
were present. The happy couple are
housekeeping on E. Garfield street
Their many friends wish them a long
and happy life.
Rev. Morgan, who has been as
signed here as pastor of the A M. E
church of this city, was present Sun
day and delivered his first sermon to
a good congregation. He is we'll
liked by his people.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Farrier have re-
turned home, after a short visit with
relatives in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Arnett are the
proud parents of new baby boy,
born Friday, October 4th. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
Mrs. Callie Muker of Kansas City
is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Farrier
and Mrs. Hedley, of this city.
Messrs. Frank Wilkerson of Escsex
and Charlie Page Of Tarkio spent
Sunday in this city.
Messrs. Jenett Alexander and Jim.
my Johnson of Creston spent last
week in this city.
Mrs. Jessie Carson, who has been
visiting her parents in Glenwood has
returned home.
Mrs. Laura Jones and daughter,
Alice, are visiting in Blair, Neb.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones have re-
turned from their visit in Omaha.
Miss Susie Lee is visiting friends
in Omaha.
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fist church, of which she is member.
Shd is also secretary of the Iowa and
Nebraska Sunday Sschool State con-
vention. We have four big schools
here that are we'll attended by the
colored children of Centelville and
vicinity, and one among the finest
high schools in the state.
Miss Emma Johnson, the talented
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Johnson of West Garfield street, Is
classed among the best musicians of
the city and bids fair to be great
leader in the musical world.
The young people are forming a lit
erary club that will meet each week
for general discussion in the liter
ary..
The charter of the new Taborian
Temple that was set up here some
time ago by I. c. M. Edward Rober-
son of Keokuk, Iowa, has arrived and
the sir knights are safely sheltered
in their temple on Van Buren, street.
Hurrah for the knights and daughters
Of Centerville.
Those on the sick lise are Deacon
Price, Mr.. Travis, Mr.. Edmund, Mrs.
A. L. Crittenden, Mrs. Laura Bell and
Mr.. Eugene Reed, Jr.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
ORIGINAL NOTICE,

In the district court ef Iowa, IN and
for Polk county, November term,
1912.
Myrtle V. Needham, plaintiff,
VS..
Charley Needham, defendant.
To Charley Needham:
You are hereby notified on or be-
fore the 22d day of October, 1912.
the petition Of the plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will be filed in
the Office of the clerk of the district
court, in and for Polk county, claim
ing of you an absolute divorce, on
the grounds of desertion, for period
of two years, habitual drunkenness,
and such inhuman treatment as to
endanger the life of this plaintiff.
For particulars see petition when
filed. And unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the next term, being the No
vember term of said court, which will
commence on the 4th day of Novem-
Der, 1912, default will be entered
against you and judgment and decree
will be rendered thereon. BIZ r,#%
Dated this I'd day of October, 1912.
..s.-. Sampson & Dillon, "a
Ny Attorneys.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
CENTERXILIE low 4

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Richmond cele-
brated their second wedding anniver-
sary on Thursday evening, October
10th, at their beautiful home, 601 N.
Main street. The home was beauti-
fully decorated with autumn leaves,
carnations and roses. About forty
people were present and a dainty
four-course luncheon was served. Mrs.
c. B. Baker was chosen mistress OF
ceremonies and gave beautiful rec
itation from Kipling. Many beauti-
full presents of paper were given,
water colors of painting, etc.
The many friends of Mrs. VIM.
Noah of East Bank street gave her a
surprise last Tuesday evening, Octo-
Der 1st. She received many beauti-
full presents in token of her 33d
birthday. Covers were laid for forty
seven people and all enjoyed fine
evenings pleasure.
The new lights are in at the Sec
ond Baptist church, which adds much
beauty to the interior of the church.
The revival meetings began Sun
day evening, the 18th, at the Second
Baptist church. Rev. Evans, the pas
tor, will conduct the sertices for ten
days.
We are very glad to note that five
hundred colored miners Of Centerville
are enjoying plenty of work. The
mines are working every day.
We have some very energetic young
colored men here, who work both in
and out Of the mines They hold po-
sitions as janitors, porters, etc.
We also have some business colored
men and women in the city who share
a large part Of the business along
their lines. Mr.. William Price runs a
second hand store on North Eigh-
teenth street and he is dong a big
business with both colored and white
Our professional ladies are Mrs
Scott Richmond, who is one among
the leading dressmakers of. the city
and enjoys a big trade from both
races. Mrs. Lulu Pullen is fine hair
dresser and has the town at her CON-
mand without competitor. Mr.. Gut
Ter Robinson, the manager of the
Jolly Entertainers Show company
which is mixed troupe Of colorec
and white, has the main business Of
the city's fancy trade at his big pan.
tatorium on North Van Buren, street
opposite the court house square
where he has employed three people
who keep busy six days in week.
Mr.. Harry Noah, the only frs
class tonsorial artist of colored in tn
city, is located at his residence, 101(
East Bank treet.
Those who are attending higl
school this year are as follows: Mis-
Cornelius Smith, fourth year; Mis-!
Emma Johnson, first year; Miss Cor:
Crittendon, first year. Miss Smith il
a very energetic young lady. She i
devout Christian and a great love
of Sunday school work and at presen
is teaching the senior Bible class O.
her Sunday school at the Second Bap
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Sunday was quarterly meeting at
Mt. Zion A. NJ. E. church. All their
services were we'll attended The
presiding elder, Rev. S. B. Moore,
preached morning and evening and
Rev. Manly of Abba preached the
Sacramento sermon at three o'clock.
Mrs. Ida Stevens and daughter,
Miss Bayou Gum, have returned to
their home in Chicago, after several
weeks visit with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barcay of tuscaloosa
have moved to our city and are house
keeping in the east end. A number
of friends are planning to give them
surprise Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Gooden, who was oper-
ated on recently for appendicitis, is
able to be out again.
Carl Beckwith of Minneapolis,
Mimi, arrived several days ago and
expects to remain indefinitely.
Mr. McMann of Fairview is in
Buxton this week
Mrs. Lille Baily of Omaha, Neb.,
is visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. T. Elliott.
Miss Juanita Sommers of Gales
burg, ILL.,. is visiting at, the home of
Mrs. Pertain in Fairview,
Mrs. Leslie Baker is spending a
few weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. T. Elliott.
The court of Calantha will give an
entertainment at their hall Saturday
evening.
Mr.. John Harris is not improving
any but seems to be gradually grow
ing worse.
Mr.. Ben Berry of Marshalltown
was shaking hands with friends Sun
day He returned to the Old Soldiers
home today.
Mrs. John McClelland has returned
from visit with relatives in Mo.
Mrs. Hette Munroe, who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. VIM.
Beverly, of North Marion street, has
returned to her home in St. Louis,
Missouri.
The two months rally, that was
under the management of the Bene-
VIOLENT club and sewing circle, of the
Second Baptist church, came to a
close Sunday night, October, 13.
| The Benevolent club reported S134.02,
and the sewing circle reported $122.41
making grand total of $256.43,
which is to be applied on the church
| debt
Sunday, October 20, will be the be-
ginning of revival meeting at the
Second Baptist church. An evangelist
will conduct the services and great
success is hoped for.
The S. B. w. club will present the
play entitled, "The Old School At
Hickory Hollow" Friday night, Octo-
Der Is, at the Second Baptist church.
A good supper will be served in the
| basement.
Mr.. Henry Williams spent Satur-
day in Muscatine on business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
GALESBURG, ILL.

Mrs. E. J. Skinner, who has been
quite i'll is slowly improving.
Mrs. E. F. Mason was called to
Quincy last week by the serious ill
ness of her sister, Mrs. E. Fields.
Among those who attended the
grand session of the Masonic lodge
at Rock Island last week, were Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Wash ngton, DR.. An
ter and Mr.. B. E. Richardson. DR..
Anter will visit several days in Penn
sylvania before returning to Gales
burg.
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura
Chavours, who died Wednesday at the
hospital, were held Friday afternoon.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
S. B. Moore. Burial was in Linwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Ada Harper entertained
Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Miller
of Chicago and Mrs l.. Terrell Jones
of Rock Island. Mrs. Jones and child
rem left Saturday for their home, af-
ter pleasant visit with Mrs. s.
Thompson.
The reception tnedered Rev. and
Mrs. Brit was largely attended. Ar
interesting program was enjoyed
, The reception was under the auspices
of the choir, who added much to the
= occasion by their splendid singing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
DISTINGUISHED RACE LEADER
HERE.

DR.. H. H. Proctor, that eloquent d.
vine of Atlanta, Ca, pastor of the
largest colored Congregational church
in America, will be the guest of Des
Moines next week. He will preac},
at the Union Congregational church
Sunday morning at 1880 o'clock and
at the Plymouth Congregational
church at o'clock and at Greenwood
Congregational church Sunday night
at 8 o'clock, and on Tuesday DR..
Proctor will give lecture at Union
Congregational church. There will
be no charge, as the lecture will be
entirely free to all. He will then
deal with the great questions and
problems of special interest to the
Negro. Everyone should be sure to
attend this lecture on Tuesday even
ing at o'clock. Remember this lee
ture is given free. The public is in
Vited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
DAVENPORT NOTES.

The reception to Rev. T. B. Stovall
and family at the A. M. E. church
Monday, was indeed a grand affair.
The large auditorium was filled with
with friends and members of the tri
cities. Rev. and family were well
coined for the fourth time on behalf
of every department Of the church.
The oldest representive on the pro-
gram being 70 years Of age, and the
youngest IL years Of age. The sisters
represented by their pastors and
supterintendents of the Sunday
schools. The Rev. Stoval responded
at length, taking for his subject,
"sincerity." Rev. said he thought the
word sincerity would fit every speech
that was made. As three years
among the people of the tri cities
had convinced him that they meant
what they said. Mrs Stovall re-
sponded in her usual easy way. At
ter the program, the guests repaired
to the dining room, which was beau
tifully decorated, and were served to
refreshments, which was beautifully
prepared by the officers of the church
and to add to the beauty of the re-
ception, when the pastor and family
returned to the parsonage, to theil
surprise they found a large donation
Of the necessities Of life.
Mr.. Frank Smith remains quite
sick.
Mr.. Geo. w. Watts is quite sick.
! Mrs. Willie Busey is on the SICK
! list.
Mr.. Geo. Neal and daughter Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Monmouth, Ill.,, were visiting in Dav
export Sunday. They were visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Greene. They
returned to Monmouth Sunday eve
ming.
Mrs. Eva Gordon is quite sick al
her home on Cherry street.
The f. L. D. club will hold thei,
installation Friday evening. at the
residence Of Mrs. Josephine o. Neal
The following officers will be installed
Mrs. Hattie Green, president; Mrs
! E. Stovall, vice president; Mrs, En-
ma Beard, secretary; Mrs. Jennie
Johnson, treasurer; Mrs. George
Perkins, custodian.
The city federation will meet the
last Wednesday in October, at the
3rd Baptist church.
Mr.. w. T. Enoch of Moline, ILL.,,
and Miss Nora B. Quincy of Macon,
Mo-, were quitely married at the
residence of the brides aunt, Mrs.
Rosie Vorbin, 936 Gaines street. Rev.
W. H. Saunders of Rock Island Of
floating. Miss Jessie Brown acted as
brides maid. Mr.. Hannah Davis,
best man Mr.. C. E. Enoch and Mr..
Bee Enoch made up the wedding
party, Light refreshments were
served by the hostess. Mr.. and Mrs.
Enoch will make their home in Mo-
line, Ill.
Mr.. A. G. Clarke of Oskaloosa, Ia,
the Grand custodian of the Masonic
order of Iowa and jurisdiction, was a
guest of HIRAM lodge, No. 10, last
Friday evening. Mr.. Clarke assisted
in raising two brothers.
Mrs. F. L. Davis has charge of the
Junior League at 3 o'clock every Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Amanda Chesterfield has re-
turned home from Keokuk, where she
has been visiting relatives and
friends.
First quarterly meeting at Bethel
A. NJ. E. church Sunday, November
Bird.
The Bird Baptist church will have a
rally the lst Sunday in November.
Read the Bystander and keep posted.
Subscribers in the rears, please see
reporter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
ST. PAUL BUDGETARiAN

st. James A. NJ. f.. church men,
bers are in the midst Of 100000
rally to close January l, by grand
emancipation celebration at the
church on the evening of that date.
The new lodge of Odd Fellows will
entertain their friends at reception
Tuesday eve, in the parlors of St.
James church. An, elaborate, program
will be rendered followed by dainty
refreshments served by the ladies'.
The Junior choir of Pilgrim Baptist
church, under the leadership of j.
H. Hickman, Jr. is doing nicely.
Grandma Hart is having an extern
sive visit in Missouri. She expects
to be home soon.
Mrs. Ethel Maxwell is quite sick
at her home on Thomas street.
Mrs. Pierce Barber h returned
from four weeks visit in Chicago.
She reports a pleasant time, meeting
many old friends.
A Coleridge Taylor Musical Re-
search club has been organized in
our city. Mrs. Gladys James is the
president, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Sec
rotary. They have joined the State
Federation of Womens' club.
Mr.. E. W. Lindsey of Arch street
is now running on a N. P. Obser-
walton car to the coast.
The Afro American charity club
will serve supper Thursday eve
ming, at the home of Mrs. B. c. Cole.
man of Fuller avenue.
Mr.. Steele arrived in our city Sun
day from Chicago to join her hus.
band, who is head waiter at the Com
mercial club. They will reside at the
home of Mr.. B. J. Edwards on Cen.
trail avenue.
Mrs. Geo. Duckett addressed the
Vcsper services of the Y. w. G. A
branch Sunday afternoon.
Our city is running over with
strangers, every day we see new
faces, and still there is always room
for good people, but the bad ones arr
not wanted.
Mrs. Lawson of Denver, Colorado
is in the city to be with her husband
who is running out of here. They
are stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. C. F
Jones of St. Anthony avenue.
Miss Lorraine Beard is quite i'll a
the home of her parents on St. Anth
ony avenue.
The Excelsior club will give ;
Halloween party at the church. Pro
ceeds to pay the Indebtedness of tn
church. Come out and assist tn
| ladies.
When, Oh When, will those wed
ding bells ring? We hope not t.
have to wait much longer.
The ladies of the State Federation
attended in body Sunday the mem
orial services of the late Mrs. Stark
weather at the State capitol. Mrs
Starkweather was for years at tn
head of the state department o
women and child labor bureau. Sh
was staunch friend of our people.
A new domestic science club wa
organized Monday evening at tn
residence of Mrs. Blsnch Charlesto
of University avenue. Mrs. L. A
Melker is president, Mrs. Mildre
Johnson, Secretary, Mrs. Maud Hoae
Treasurer. Meetings are held month
| ly at the home of members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

The Tndanola Progressive Women's
club made a visit to our city last
week and the club was entertained
by the Birthday club at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Irwin last Wednes-
day at 40 E. Seventeenth street. A
delightful time reported. Those up
from Indianola were the president,
Mrs. Eliza Broddos, and daughter,
Miss Mildred, and Mrs. Mahala Bat
ties. Rev. Bruce U. Taylor was
present and spoke.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
ALBA NEWS.

Rev. R. B. Manly assisted with
quarterly services in Ottumwa on
Sunday. ..
The Missionary society held it's
first services for the conference year
on Sunday.
A number Of people from Hooking
and Buxton were in town the mast