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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

IL seems as II we are not going to
have any summer up this way.
Editor Jno L. Thompson was in our
city last week in the interest of the
Bystander. He was the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. @. Hicks of Thomas street.
The many friends of Mrs. Stella Eng
land were panied to learn Of the sudden
death Of herself and infant son at the
city hospital Monday. Mrs. England
had been resident Of our city for
several years, coming here from In
dianapolis. She was buried Thursday
afternoon from st. James A. M. E.
church, where large concurse of
friends gathered to pay their last res
poets. She leaves a husband, sister
and other relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. May she rest in
peace.
Mrs. Gussie Jones received the sad
intelligence of the death of her grand
mother at Bunson, NO., Monday even.
ing. She has our sympathy.
The eighth annual convention of the
State Federation of Afro-American
women Of Minnesota will convene at
Pilgrim Baptist church June 81 and %.
Quite an interesting programe has been
prepared, every one is invited to attend
all the sessions.
? Gnewsadi ana nal :. Vmcner.nns, -
The Union Benevolent Association
will hold their second annual sermon
at Pilgrim Baptist church Sunday eve.,
June %, Rev. E. H. Mcdonald Off
ciating.
The girls of 1912 given by Queen of
sheba chapter O. E. S. atTschieda IS
hall Thursday eve. June 13 was a good
production. A fair sized crowd atten.
ded, notwithstanding the fact that a
heavy rain fell all day and evening
Mccullough s orchestra furnished
music. After the programme dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Martin of Conc
Villa entertained the following friends
at their beautiful home Wednesday
evening last. Mr.. and Mrs. w. j
Echols NJ. A. johnson c. F. Jones anG
Qnitman Hicks. A most enjoyable
time was had until late hour.
A committee meeting of the nationa
! Educational Congress was held at th'
old State Capitol Monday night to de
wise ways and means of entertainln.
the convention which comes to our cit,
July IA to 10 inclusive. Mr.. J: Y
Adams is local chairman.
Mr.. s. l.. Maxwell of Carol Ave. i
improving from his recent illness.
Mrs. Dora Adams Of Charles stree
leaves the last Of this month for q
extended visit in Nashville, Tenn.
The Masonic lodges held joint il
stallation Monday night.
Lawyer R. O. Lee is nicely locate
in the Court block. He seems to b
doing well in his profession. "..
Rev. II. P. Jones of St. James A. n
E. church is having a two weeks vac
sion and is enjoying an outing
Anoka. - ., H. =. K a .t., ...... .
Miss Georgia Cunningham Of Mime
polls is visiting her cousin Miss Op
Wade Of Thomas street. ,3s5F
! The catholic ladies gave Calico H
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. R. Rhodes has been quite sick
the past week.
The Sewing Circle Club met at the
home Of Mrs. Eva Roper this Monday
afternoon.
Those from Abba who attended the
District Conference and Sunday school
convention in Oskaloosa are as fol-
lows: On Monday Rev. R. b. Name! y
and Mr.. Edward Butler went over IN
the interest Of the church; on Thurs
day Miss Mildred Lewis, Supt., Miss
Ira Lewis, Mrs. B. F. Lewis and Mrs.
Eliza Hayes in the interest of the Sun
day school.
On Monday evening of this week a
surprise party was given on Mr.. James
Jameson by his wife Mrs. Jameson
and his many friends, which their good
wishes and friendship and we'll wishes
were shown the worthy couple by the
number that gathered at their home to
partake cn the bountiful and we'll
cooked as we'll as nicely served supper
Mrs. Jameson prepared for them. The
evening was spent wit toast and
music and singing by the talent that
was present.
Also some presents gwen TO Mr..
Jameson.
The 8. B. Moor Mite Missionary
Society gave the following program
at the A. M. E. church IN Sunday
evening: Song by Society; Prayer by
Mr.. Morely; Scripture SESSION Matt B.
1-20; Song by Society; Paper, Miss
Anna Mahon; Vocal solo by Mrs. Eliza
Hayes; Recital Edith Thomas; Song
Society; Paper, Mrs. G. W: Carthon;
Trio. Miss Edith Thomas, Marie and
France Thomas; Song, Society; Re
marks by the president Mrs. R. B
Manley. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son
F., Bennis Grayson of Hooking spent
Sunday in Abba. t..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
EDITORS OBSERVATION.

:. Again I take up my quill to pen the
annual Editors Observation for 1917
FOR the past ten years l have written
what has become to be known as oo-
servations of the editor when he goes
out upon his annual collecting OF
business trip. These observations
have become a very interesting part
of nv travels for it covers part Oh
the state of Illinois, Minnesota, ia.'
Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska,
bringing to my readers in prlei
summary or in a nut shell the real
progress being made among my race
and the business enterprises that
they are engaged in. Also the grown
of the churches and societies ana tne
Developments of our home life alons
with the progress that we are now
making in education, to some OF my
old subscribers these observations 5
may seem useless or a repetition as
they have read them last year 10 you
if there Re any. feeling thus let me
say that after q year has passed y
rs coed to get a word of greeting or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC
Greeting:
You are invited to attend meeting
to be held at the hall of North Star
Lodge No 2, A. F. & A. M. the evening
of Wednesday. June 26th at p. m,
cor. Tenth and Center SITS.
Said meeting is to be held for the
purpose of exploiting corporation for
the purpose of purchasing the brick
block and frame dwellings located at
the southeast corner of West 18th
and Center streets.
North Star Lodge has taken the
initiative in forming this corporation,
which has entered into contract to
purchase the property above described.
Believing that all Negroes, general
ly and their secret societies and clubs,
particularly, are interested in the &C.
quiring Of property for the purpose Of
holding lodge and club meetings. also
social entertainments. we are extend
ing you this special invitation. that
you may cooperate with US in acquir-
ing thisspropsrty for our mutual bsneft
The proposition will be explained in
detail at this meeting. At this time
also, application for shares in said
corporation will be received.
Shares are S.. 90 each. Out of town
applicants may secure shares by writ
ing direct to the secretary.
Very truly yours,
North Star Masonic Temple Associa-
ton.
BY Poard of Directors: E. Tracy
Blagburn, Pres; Harrison Gould, Vice
Pres. V. L. Jones, Secretary. 519 E
Court Ave.; Gus Watkins, Treas, b.
N. Hyde, James H. Woods, H. E.
Jacobs, John l.. Thompson, Effie Wat
kins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
KEoKUK NOTES.

Mesdames P. A. Jones and Naomi P,
Fields returned home Friday morning
from Davenport, where they attend
the Grand convocation of Heroines of
Jericho. A fine time was reported.
Mrs. VIM. Allen, 1907 Morgan street
very pleasantly entertaied at six o.
clock dinner Sunday Mrs. Texas Nc
Davis and son Fred of Iowa City.
Mesdames Emma Teabeau and C.
Woodland returned home Monday night
from Davenport, where Mr.. Woodard
has been visiting her sister and Mrs.
Teabeau attended the Grand court.
Mrs. Teabeau has the honor of being
elected secretary.
The funeral of little Victor Mason
johnson, who died Sunday afternoon,
June 9th of lung affection was held
Monday afternoon at 800 from the
late home ll3 N. 13 street. Rev.
Brewer conducting the services. Little
Nivtor was about one year old, a
bright little fellow and will be greatly
missed. He is survived by his parents
Walter and Nevada Johnson, also his
grand parents Mr.. and Mrs. James
Grigsby and a number of other rela.
SisVo w AIOuIu lutlI lOSS. uCIc was
a prOfusion of flowers. The remains
was laid to rest in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Lucy Bland Terrell who has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ).
Fields for fortnight returned to her
home in Mitchell, Ind. Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Drame very
pleasantly entertained at breakfast
Sunday morning Mrs. Lucy Terrell of
Mitchell, Ind. and Mesdames NJ. II.
Fields and Naomi P. Fields of this
city.
Mrs. Mark johnson very pleasantly
entertained at O'Clock dinner Mon
day June Sd Mrs. Terrell of Mitchell,
Indiana.
Mrs. Kittie Owens returned home
last week from Sutter, ILL.,, where she
has been employed for the past six
months as nurse. She will remain
Indefinitely.
Quite bunch of Keokukians attend
ed the ball in Ft. Madison Monday
night.
Mrs. VIM. Ashby near Burlington
arrived in the city Saturday for a
short visit. She was accompanied by
little Harold and John Ashby who has
been spending several weeks with Mrs.
Ashby at her country home, while IN
the city. She was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Ashby and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Ashby.
One Of the most pleasing events of
the season was the party given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman
at Messenger Vile, it being the occa-
sion Of Miss Vermas 16 birthday. The
party was also given complimentary to
Miss Grace Frazier Of Chicago who is
the guest Of Miss Verna Freeman.
Whist was INDUCED in until q late
hour after which daintily prepared
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Every ono left @pronouneing Arssss Free
man an royal entertainer.
Miss Frances Reeder who underwent
an operation at st. Joseph Hospital
last week is recovering.
The condition of Mr.. Ben Harris,
whose illness was reported some time
ago is still critical, little hope is enter
tanned for his recovery.
The Sunday school Of the church of
st. Mary The Virgin will give Picnic
July 4th at Cedar Glen. Everybody
is invited to 60 and have a good time.
Mr.. Alonzo Draine has been quite
i'll for sometime with an attack with
lumbago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
THE LYCEUM.

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum held
it's semi-annual election last Tuesday
evening and elected for the ensuing
term the following officers:
President, Miss Letta Cary.
Vice-president, Mrs. Matte War
ricks.
Secretary, Miss Hazel Cousin.
Asst. Secretary, Mr.. Rufs Jackson.
Treasurer, Mrs S. Joe Brown.
Critic, Miss Chenith Graves.
Reporter, Mr.. B. N. Hyde.
Executive Committee
Attorney S. Joe Brown, Miss Adah
Hyde and Attorney J. B. Rush. These
officers will be installed at the resi-
dence of Attorney S. Joe Brown next
Tuesday evening. DR.. A. ]. Booker,
host.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

An entertainment given at the A. M.
E. church last Thursday evening proved
quite a success financially.
The lawn social given at the Second
Baptist church was verypleasant af-
fair and quite net sum of money was
realized.
Mrs. Bertha Holt of Montreal, Cana
da and sister Viola Harris of Minnea-
polls arrived in the city last Thursday
evening for an extended visit at the
parental home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Harris.
Miss Ruth Grandson received her
diploma last Saturday evening from
the College Academy.
Mrs. j. Hedge and daughters Mrs.
Charles Watson and Miss Ruth Hedge
pleasantly entertained their friends at
kensington last Thursday afternoon in
addition to her always delicious lun-
ches. Strawberry short cake was
special treat to all who had the plea
sure Of partaking of the same.
Mrs. Givens of Keokuk and brother
Mr.. T. Brown visited the formers hus-
band who is still in the hospital here
last Sunday.
Mr.. George Harris has remodeled
and almost completed his pleasant
home on East Madison street.
Mrs. G. w. Jackson is owner of a
square piano.
Quite a few visitors from near points
in Iowa was in attendance to the con-
vention last week.
Mrs. Grace Harris graduated last
Thursday from Iowa Wesleyan college.
She completed her course and took the
degree of B. of Pl.
Last week was very busy and en-
joyable week as the Ministerial and
Deacons union also the Sunday school
convention was in session. There are
about sixty visiting delegates and
visitors in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
WONDERFUL / RESULTS ::
= ON SHORT NOTICE

nave used your Pomade. Its the
S.ss thing ! ever used for making curly
ssu lle smooth. I have not finished
" 1rst bottle. but can see wonderful
r. ,ssuits, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
~ Ford's Hair Pomade for harsh
i,uoDorn 5 and unruly hair and Ford's
oyl White Skin Lotion for the COM
" E,e1lon = Ask your druggist for them.
. !. sure and get the genuine (Ford's)
Ss.a anuIa Iacflred by the OzonizeN OK
S4lroW Company, Chicago Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

Western Baptist Convention will
meet with the Second Baptist church,
Kansas City, Mo-, DR.. S. w. Bacote,
pastor, July 10th to 21st, 1912. All
Baptist pastors and church workers
are urged to be present. Churches
are requested to represent and send
contributions for Home Missions,
Christian Educational and Foreign
Missions. Prominent denominational
workers will be present.
T. L. GRIFFITH,
President,
Des Moines, Iowa.
]. COINS,
Cor. Sec.,
Jefferson City, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NEWS.

Ff4-TO On account Of the sinRpfOserncnts4
now going on at the A. NJ. E. church
no services were held in the build
ing last Sunday, but not to be out
done Mr.. Hayes Crayton had his 8.
S. class meet at the home Of the
Misses Campbell.
Miss Nettie Campbell will go to
North Dakota soon to visit her sister
Mrs. Robert Crump.
Robert Greaver visited friends at
Moline recently.
Messrs. Frank Walker and Moses
Hall made flying trip to the trl-
cities last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner and Mrs.
Frank Walker are home from an ex-
tended visit in Chicago.
John Harris of Chicago passed
through the city recently from Bux-
ton to Chicago, where he had been
to attend the funeral of his brother
Zed.
A. l.. Halls rheumatism is improv-
ing somewhat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong OF
New York are expected this month
to visit a short time with Mr.. Arm
strong's mother, Mrs. Sarah Arm
strong. They have just recently re-
turned from England and Mr.. Arm
strong is on his way to attend the
Johnson Flynn match in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Turner have NOV
ed from South Fourth avenue to East
Second street.
Mr.. Willis Turner and family have
recently moved here from Buxton to
make their future home.
Mr.. Bradley of Moline visited at
the Rev. D. W. Brown home this
week.
Mrs. Mary Holmes, who attended
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Haynes during
their recent illness, has returned to
her home in Moline.
The Misses Cordelia and Marie
Whaley expect to visit at st. Louis
next month.
Mr.. Harvey Spencer visited his
wife at Ottumwa last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. David Bastfield and daughter
Leone of Pueblo, Colorado, are ex-
pected next month for a short visit
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. l..
Black.
Miss Lula Gwinn leaves next month
for Davenport where she will visit
at the home of her uncle Mr.. D. s.
Johnson. -, =:
Well, she is 19 now, and may she
live to see 10 more, and may her fu-.
ture path be strewn with roses or
flowers much more fragrant than they
were in the past, or may she live
long and be prosperous. Who? The
| BYSTANDER. :, -
The Misses Una and Pearl Ceisle
will leave Soon for Mason City. Ia,
for a visit with their brother Thom-
as, who recently visited here at the
home Of Mrs. Anna Ceisle.
! Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Black entertain
ed REQ and Mrs. D. w. Brown at
breakfast Wednesday morning. Miss
Marie Whaley assisted.
r. L. Burnett has made arrange"
ments to have the concert company
which Is giving entertainments for
the benefit of the trustee board to 60
to Ainsworth and give an entertain
ment. ..... .N.-...
Quarterly meeting is to be held at
the A. M. E. church on July 7th. the
presiding elder is going to be here
and a grand good meeting is anticl'
rated. Quarterly conference III DC
held the following Monday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. John Drew, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Henderson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Thomas were entertain
ed Wednesday, June 10Th, at three
course dinner in honor OF Mr.. Cal
vim Carey's birthday and wedding an
niversary at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Carey, 2715 Oxford street,
Lake Park. Mr.. Small from Buxton
was also there, being Mr.. Carey's
guest for a few days. The host and
hostess were presented with beuti-
full pedestal. All left wishing them
another fve years of success,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
NEWS.

!. Rev. G. H. Mendenhall returned from
the s. s. convention at Mt. Pleasant
Saturday and reports pleasant ses-
sion. # IN ID ~ + r. sI1.@f
Mrs. Ida Roe is much improved At
this writing. Hf' - =. "a
The International Order Of Twelve
held their annual sermon at the church
last Sunday, sermon by the pastor.
Mrs. Lucy Butrom is convalescing.
Mrs. Jas Jackson and children mas
moved to Colfax. She will visit Mrs.
~ G. Pendleton at Enterprise.
Att " Geo. H. Woodson gave very
fine address on literature at the Lite
rary Society Monday evening. 1t was
indeed one of Mr.. Woodson's master
pieces, other numbers on the program
we're: Solo, Mrs. Moss and defamation
Mr.. Louis Garland.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

since his return from Western college,
There will be Ragged Social given
at st. Johns church Tuesday evening
June 25th under the auspicies Of the
Allen Endeavor Committee. The
most ragged person will receive prize.
A menu consisting of veal loaf sand
wiches, pickles, pop, strawberries, ice
cream and cakes. III are cordially
| invited.
Mr.. VIM. Cozzens is on crutches as
a result of getting his foot mashed in
the mine.
Rev. F. B. Woodard was reelected
president of s. 8. convention at Mt.
Pleasant last week.
The A. M. f. delegates returned
Saturday from their convention at
Osealoosa reporting very helpful ses-
sion. They were Misses M. l. Davis,
Ona Webb and Andry Logan.
! Miss Maeida Davis is selling little
book Of poems, her own composition,
called "Heart Throbs'. 1t will be
remembered by mcny that Miss Davis
has not been in very good health for
more than a year, and is one of Bux-
ton $ best young christian women and
a very deserving girl Anyone pur-
chasing one of her little books for 25
cents will not only help her, but will
get their moneys worth in the product
ion. Miss Davis is planning trip in
the near future, to Salt Lake city to
visit her sister Mrs. Anna Stallsworth.
Miss Helen Lucas of Bedford, Ia, is
in the city visiting her sister Mrs. w.
H. Bailey.
Miss Gertrude Lucas will leave for
Des Moines Friday where she will at
tend summer school at Drake Uni
versity.
Miss Ethel Terrell left Monday after
two weeks visit with her aunt and
friends.
Mr.. E. T. Mills and daughter Miss
Minnie were in Abba Tuesday on
business.
Mrs. A. E. Hill arrived in the city
Saturday from 10 weeks visit to her
mother in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Peterson arrived
in town Friday from an extended trip
Mr.. VIM. Small left for Des Moines
Monday to have an operation on his
eye.
Mesdames T. T. and R. G. Lewis
were in Lovilia Sunday visiting Mrs.
Simeon Scroggins who remains quite
sick.
Mr.. Richard Claybrooks, an old ex-
Buxtonian, who has been in Centralia,
ILL.,, for some time arrived in the city
last week.
Did you see R. G. and his brand
new girl last Sundays
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
at Bowlhy hall Wednesday eve.

at Bowlby hall Wednesday eve.
The local committee for the State
Convention of Women's Clubs held a
meeting Friday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. +. H. Mcdonald to COM
plete arrangements for state meeting.
Mrs. Nellie Francis is local Chr, Mrs.
Lula Chapman Chr programme; Mrs.
Mary Hatcher Chr Press and Printing;
Mrs. High Chr reception; Mrs. Matte
r. Hicks Chr Homes; Mrs. Emma
Hood Chr refreshments.
The Self Culture Club met Wednes.
day with Mrs. Gussie Jones of Mack
ubbin street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

4 North Star Lodge will celebrate St.
Johns day with basket picnic Mon.
da7, June oath at Grand View Park.
ALI fraternal socities are invited to
participate in this event. Base ball
and other outdoor games will be en-
loyed. In the evening program will
oe rendered consisting of music and
addresses from the representatives of
the different fraternal socities of the
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Eeach age Of our lives has its joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain 8 Tablers are
taken to strengthen the digestion and
keep the bowels regular. These tab.
let's are mild and gentle in their ac-
ton and especially suitable for people
of middle age and older. Fore sale by
all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Il Mr., and Mrs. Calvin Carey and Mrs.
Small were entertained at a six o.
clock dinner at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Thomas last Tuesday.
Mr.. ]. G. Yancy left Wednesday
morning for St. Louis to visit friends.
He expects to be absent from the
city about three weeks. While away
he will visit Los Angeles, Cal,
Brunswick and Slater, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21
9t0mach Trouble

Many remarkable cures Of stomach
trouble have been effected by Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
One man who had spent over two
thousand dollars for medicine and
treatment was entirely cured by few
boxes of these tablets. Price, 25
cents. Free ssmrles at any drug store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Mr. ] D. Cook, Editor and Publisher
Of the Wisconsin Weekly Defender, and
Mill Ava V. Hampton, one of Boley,
Oklahoma's leading young ladies were
married in Chicago at high noon Jure
3'd. Miss Hampton is the daughter of
Kew. and Mrs. H, 7. Hampton promi-
nent citizens of Boley,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

. .Ihe Knights of Tabor and Daughters
VI Twelve celebrated their annul
thanksgiving day last Sunday with
appropriate services at Maple Street
baptist church. The order turned out
IN ful' regalia and enjoyed one Of the
oes1 ooservances in the history of the
order.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

The members Of Dorie lodge No. 80;
sAF. & Al. M.twill celebrnte eths birth.
day Of St. John the Baptist with ap-
propriate services at st. lPaul's A. NJ.
church Sunday June Both at P. NJ.
Full program will be published next
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Miss Cecil Williams and Lucrecia
4 ,dcbolas are visiting their sister. Mrs.
Matte Johnson at Kirksville, Mo-, al
80 her aunt Ellen Underwood of La
nlata, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

(. On Thursday evening June 18th
Mrs. J. B. Rush lectured to an appre-
ciative audience at Corinthian Bap-
tist church. Every body was well
pleased with the lecture for it was
very instructive as we'll as entertain
ing g. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Mrs. James Hamilton Of Chicago is
in this city visiting her daughter Mrs.
Price Alexander Mrs. Hamilton is
en- route to S. Dakota to visit her
DAUGHTER Mrs Will Smith of Piere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Prof. Lawrence c. Jones, founder
and principal Of the Piney Woods In
dustrial school at Braxton Miss is
spending a few days in the city in the
interests of his school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

s Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Mays and chill
dren of Newton, Iowa, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Fisher.
Last Sunday they attended the
Knights and Daughters sermon that
was held at Maple street Baptist
church. Mr.. Mays played in the band
and We hope to have him and family
to live in our city soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen and son Of
Oskaloosa spent Sunday with Mr.. and
MrsIC, Burrell Of 102C 4th Street
Place