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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-12

FIVE ACRE-Truck farm, five-room
house, Harvey, mile and half from
depot at Hattiesburg. viii sell
cheap for cash or terms, or trade for
property in Laurel.-E. H. Palmer
Laurel, Miss. SIT
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-12

LOsT-Scarf Pin, initials, E. L. b. re-
turn to News for reward. 9-7I
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-12

FOR SALE-One small automobile Ill
good running order, $4,000. See
J. w. Lemons, at The Martin
Printing Co. lZ-ot
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-12

Vote for Taft for Roosevelt
Eastern gives its readers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-19
sso,ooo REwARDi

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Read the particulars in the new serial
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Wanwatosa News. The author of this
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-19

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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-19

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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-19
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-19

DR.. w. ]. Mag, dentist,
has moved into his new
office on the second floor
of Lefeber Bros. new
store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
KEOKUK NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jinkens, Gath and
Plank Road, pleasantly entertained the
Rev. and Mrs. Brewer and little daugh-
ter at dinner Friday.
The Coleridge Taylor Music Club will
give an entertainment at the residence
of the president, Mrs. Everett Holmes,
Feb. 22nd, which promises to be great
musical treat. The public 10 invited.
A second of series of Missionary
lectures were given Monday night at
the Parish hall on "Chlna and what
the Church is doing in that Country"
with sterioptican views of the work
along that line. The lectures are in
spring and full of instructions, and
teaches VI that man should not live for
self alone.
Prof. w. H Jones who had serious
attack of heart trouble Friday evening
is better and able to be out again.
We are pleased to see Mr.. John John
son of Des Moines upon our streets.
He is one of our former residents and
is considering relocating in the power
city.
De Mayne Doc, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon, was buried
from the family residence on So. 18th
street the 9Th inst.
Mrs Ella Smith of Palmyra, Mo-, is
the guest of Mrs. Geo. D. Foster and
Mrs Mollie Malone.
Mr.. Claude Buckner was host to a
number of friends at the home of
Misses Eldora and Benjie Burton last
Friday evening. 3. &S.sla@s +.
Notice of insolvency has been served
upon the trustees of the Seventh Street
Baptist church. The members of this
congregation have been desirous of
selling their property for some time
past, in order to secure more adequate
quarters. 1t is earnestly hoped that
they may succeed and enough compen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

On last Friday evening at the resi-
dence of the president, Mrs. S Joe
Brown, the ladies of the Intellectual
Improvement club entertained their
husbands in honor of the anniversary
of Fredrick Douglass. The house was
very beautifully decorated in cut flow
ers and ferns, the color scheme being
carried out A trio composed Of the
following ladies opened the program.
Mesdames J. H. McClain, Harry Brown
and F. P. Johnson. After few re-
marks by Mrs. o. L. Glass, gave brief
discussion Of the early lite of Douglass
and his mother. Mrs. Chas. Cousin
gave an instrumental selection, Mrs.
J. B. Rush read paper on his remar-
kable career, Miss Martha Leffler read
an Ode to Douglass, from Dunbar and
Miss Frank P. Johnson sang solo.
After few brief and interesting re-
marks by the guests, delightful re-
past was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
MT PLEASANT NOTES.

The Lockout committe Of the Chris
tian Endeavor gave special program
Sunday evening, as follows: Prayer by
Rev. Thomas; Scripture reading. Miss
Ida Granderson; Duet, Rev. Mrs Thom-
as; instrumental solo, Miss Hazel Lo-
gan; Vocal solo, Miss Ruth Granderson.
Select reading by Mrs. Harris; Instru-
mental solo by Miss Ruth Hedge; Vocal
solo by Miss Maudlin Burnaugh.
Rev. Burton, our State Missionary is
in the city visiting Rev. Eaves in revi-
val meetings at the Second Baptist
church.
Mrs. Poston Smith is still very i'll at
at this time. Her daughter Mrs. Jones
of Des Moines is here caring for her.
Mrs. Goens of Keokuk visited her hus-
band here at the hospital last Friday.
Mrs. Hedge entertained at Kinsing.
ton last Thursday afternoon, after
which most elaborate lunch was serv-
ed, consisting of sandwiches, coco,
cakes and fruit, salad, two kinds of
nuts, assisted by her two daughters,
Miss Ruth Wirifred.
Mr.. Ralph Burnaugh Of Bloomfield
come on Sunday to spend few days
with the home folks.J 1,-.-ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The revivals which have been in pro-
gress at the A, M. F. church for the
past two weeks, has closed with good
success. There has been eight conver-
sations and the cohurch spiritually re-
vived.
Rev. J. L. Wharton, the revivalist at
the A. M E. chnrch for the past two
weeks with good success, returned to
his home at Council Bluffs, Thursday
The ladies of the A. M. E. church
gave a social Monday evening for
the becefit of Rev. J L. Wharton
of Council Bluffs. 1t was grand sue
cess socially and financially. The sum
of ST. as cleared.
The Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold
a two weeks revival beginning Sunday
evening, Jeb. 18th, .sS
The Starlight club met with Mrs. w.
P. Shields, Monday evening.
Mrs. Lewis who is seriously i'll with
the Bright's disease has been moved to
the st. Joseph hospital for better treat
ment.
The Cleaner club of the Mt. Zion
church will give patriotic concert at
the church, Thursday evening, Feb. %.
Mrs. Anna Norris who was seriously
hurt some weeks ago by falling down
stairs, is able to be up and around the
house.
The A. I. p club meet with Mrs. An
ma Roberts, Friday afternoon.
Mrs Mayo who has been at the Saint
Joseph, hospital the past two weeks will
be moved to her home the last part Of
week.
Mr.. Jesse Pagy, promising young
man who has been in our city over a
year, left for his home in Palmyra, Mo.
for visit with friends. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

Henry Fairrer, Saturday evening. Each
member brought we'll filled baskets and
cover was laid for twelve, after supper
was served Mr.. Ferrier entertained the
company the remainder part Of the
evening with music by his phonograph.
All went home at the hour reporting
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairrier royal entertain
ers.
Mrs. Eta Jones and daughter. Mary
of Red Oak, are visiting relatives in
this city.
Rev. J. w. Evans is on the sick list
this week,
Mrs. Emma Johnson of Gravity, spent
Sunday in this city.
Mrs. Katheraine Spates who has been
on the sick list is reported better.
Mrs. Phoebe Rogers, who has been i'll
is able to be out.
Mr.. Robert Cane has been suffering
with neuralgia of the face.
Miss vania Jones is still on the sick
list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
Well Known Attorney is Candi-
date for School Director.

Attorney C. D. Burkheimer, residing
at No. 1925 West Eighteenth Street,
is a candidate for School Director. Mr.
Berkheimer is one of the leading attor-
neys Of Des Moines, and is particularly
well qualified to discharge the duties
which will be required of him as mem
ber of the School Board. He stands for
an economical administration of school
affairs and strict adherence to the re-
quirements Of the law. He has moth
ing to sell to the School District and is
under no political obligations of any
kind to any person or persons. He is
young men and is vitally interested in
school affairs. When he becomes a
member of the Board he will render
services Of the highest order and of the
greatest practical value to the Indeper5
dent School District of Des Moines.
The school election will be held on
March II, 1912.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

Mr.. Ernest Holt, one of our High
School students, was recently made the
recipient of a new upright piano. the
gift of his mother.
Miss Ella Scott will leave Wednes-
day to be in attendance at the Scott
Tinsley nuptials, She will also visit
Louisiana and other points in Missouri
before returning home.
Miss Jennie Scott of Chicago was in
our city few days Of last week. She
returned home accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Angeline Scott, who ex-
poets to make her home with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Scott whose health is i'm
paired by the infirmities Of old age, is
one of our most highly respected resi-
dents and lifelong worker in the
Seventh Street Baptist church.
The Blind Boone Concert Co. appear
ed before very large and appreciative
audience at the FIRST Christian church
(white) last week. They were also at
Hamilton and Warsaw. The remark
able God-given talent possessed by this
wonderful pianist must be recognized
as a marvellous wonder of the modern
age. The two soloists; Miss Brosins
and Miss Smith, were greeted with
glowing applause, receiving numerous
encores. We are proud of such talent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
CEDAIt RAPIDS NEWS.

The T. J, Silome Yates club celebrat-
ed their tenth anniversary Feb. 7th. at
the home of Mrs. E. C. Thomas. 1nvi-
tations were extended to all clubs OF
the city. The club had we'll prepared
program for the afternoon, which was
fitting for the occasion The history of
the club was read by Mrs. Adlaih Per-
kins which was enjoyed by all welcome
address was made by the former. Presi-
dent of the visiting clubs. Greetings
were were read from Mrs. A. M. Boy0
who was its first president after its or
eanization. After the rendering
ing of the program the guests were
seated in the living room where they
y ere served with cream and cake. The
birthday cake was placed in the center
of the dining table which was beauti-
full attraction. Extended from the chan
delier was a canopy which the eEds cf
purple and white ribbon extending to
each corner of the table Each of the
guests marched out and received piece
of the birthday cake, served by Mrs. M.
L.. Joyce. At $50 the guests departed
wishing the Silone Yates club another
happy birthday.
Lincoln Douglass Washington celebra-
ton was given under the auspices of
the Imperial Art club. The program
was of patriotic nature and was well
rendered, especially the solo by Mrs.
A. M. Boyd, which was repeatedly call
ed for and also the lives of those men
were served by the different members
of the club. Mr.. Kimprough and Miss
Garnette favored the guest with a Jew
Of their selections. Mrs. Hattie War
rem played several of her selections dur
ing the evening of which every one IS
always delighted when she plays. Al
ter t., program social hour was had
sandwiches and coffee was served. The
gentlemen that were present presented
a silver Offering to the ladies OF the
club The parlor was decorated in the
National colors and the dining room IN
blue and yellow, the club colors. Inc
out Of town guests were Mrs. Warren,
Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Kimbrough o.
Chicago. After a late hour the guests
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
sation realized to establish relocation

sation realized to establish relocation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Dade are now
comfortably located in their new home
at 622 So. 18th street. Their daughter
Mrs George Caldwell is keeping boar
ders at the residence recently occupied
by them, 6l8 Sor 18th street.
Mrs. j. b. Abingdon, state mission
ary and financial secretary of Western
College and president of the McCarmel
Women's convention of Missouri Is in
our city in the interest of her field work.
She is guest at the home of Mrs. Geo.
D. Foster and Mrs. Mollie Malone dur
ing her stay.
The few recent days of warm weather
has been the cause of some comment
regarding excursions. MIR. Arthur
Frye one of our energetic young men
who knows how and when to do things
has been announcing his intention of
securing boat for that purpose, AS
we have not had a treat of this kind
for few years we hope that anticipa-
tion may be realization.
There was large crowd in attel:.
ance at the masquerade ball which was
given at the Masonic hall Feb. 14th.
Excellent music for the occasion was
furnished by F. D. Fields, Fielding
Johnson and Mrs. Gernet johnson. A
goodly nnmber entered the masked
prize contest which was won by Miss
Verna Beamon.
Miss Evelyn Frye entertained 1s of
her friends at Valentine party last
Wednesday evening. All report an
enjoyable time.
Mrs, Bertha Coins Cooke of Peoria,
III is in the city for a stay with her
mother. Mrs. Jane Coins, who has been
on the lick sist for the past several
days.
We are glad to note that Miss Fran
ces Reeder has accepted the nomination
in the Bystander Prize Contest and we
hope that non-subscribers will encour-
age this worthy young lady by favoring
her with their subscription.
Mr.. George Foster is improving slow
ly after months seige. 1t is graft
flying news to his many friends to know
that he is able, with the aid of crutches
to be seen upon our streets.
Mrs. Lewis of Shelbyville, No., who
was called here by the death of her
brother, John Wilson, has returned to
her home after weeks stay with her
sister, Mrs, George Mott.
Miss Ella Weldon who has been quite
seriously i'll for the past few weeks il
row convalescent. H..
Mr.. J, P. Perkins Of Quincy. ILL.,.
spent Sunday the 11th in our city al
guest of MIR. Silas Kelles.
Information has been received in oul
city announcing the approaching mar
riage of Miss Jessie Scott and Mr..
Robert Tinsley of New London, Mo-,
which wilftake place on the Gath inst
at New London.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
Barrett for School Treasurer.

Barrett for School Treasurer.
Mr.. w. E. Barrett announces his can
didacy for the position of Treasurer of
the Independent School District Of Des
Moines.
Mr.. Barrett was the first candidate
to announce himself on platform OF
i1o-salary and interest on daily balances.
He has lived in Des Moines thirty-two
years, having been associated with the
Valley National pank thirty years Of
that time. He has educated four chill
dren in the Des Moines schools, and,
having the interests of the schools and
the taxpayers of the city at heart,
he will, if elected, save the District
the amount Of the Treasuerer's salary,
$24OO for the term, and also give the
District the benefit of the interest on
daily balances of all school funds.
MIR. Barrett has taken the initiative
in making these reforms, and the other
candidates appear to have copied his
ideas in. this respect. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
MARKET ANNEX

Mrs. Chas. Clayof Eighteenth street
was hostess to the birthday club, Feb.
zlst. During the afternoon a program
was rendered, consisting Of quotations
and readings from Washington. A pa
per on the life of Lincoln was read by
Mrs. Harry Henderson; select reading
on the life of Washington by Mrs }. G.
Dellinger The prizes in the Washing
ton contest was won by Mesdames Jno.
Drew and Cottomas. The guestes were
all seated at one long table which was
decorated with flags and hatchets. The
club presented the hostess with hand
painted syrup pitcher and salad bowl
Rev' Blu. Taylor was present and made
some interesting remarks and gave
handsome advice to the club. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

The J. U. B. w. club will give an
evening with Fredrick Douglass at Un-
ion Congregational church, Monday.
Feb. 26th, for the benefit of the Sunday
school. The address of the evening by
Atty. S. Joe Brown, A. M, l.. L. D.
This is the same meeting that was call
ed for last Monday evening, but owing
to sickness of some of the committee it
was postponed until next Monday.
Those holding tickets for last Monday
evening will be good next Monday. So
everybody is invited to come.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
WONDERFUL RESULTS
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
4 parted, wishing the ladies of the I'm

& parted, wishing the ladies OF the I'm
perial Art club success.
The Recital club given by Kimbrough
& Barnett was we'll attended at Bethel
A. M. E. church, on last Monday night.
The Recital was fine in every particular
and we are glad to have Mr.. Kimbrough
and Miss Barnett in our midst. The
door receipts was $77.00. The contest
which closed on that night. The person
selling the largest number of tickets
over eight dollars received gold watch
Mrs Mosley was the fortunate one and
tie second prize a gold brac slet was
won by Mrs. Marcillia Jackson.
Sunday was busy day for Bethel A.
M. E. church, beginning with splendid
sermon in the morning by the pastor,
Rev. R. Hackley, which was spiritual
blessing to all present, which was made
manifest by the class meeting that fol-
lowed. In the evening we had treat
in the way of an orchestra in connec
tion with the choir. Tt is composed of
three of the leading musicians of
t ,e city. Mr.. Arthur Jackson clari-
onet, Mr.. Geo. Francis Violin, Mrs. A.
Perking, pianist. The choir is under
the leadership of Mrs. E. C. Thomas
who expects to haye it second to none
in the state 49,. -
The Forum choir was splendid. Mr..
Harry Horn, leader. Harold Price,
chairman of program committee. The
Forum celebrated Lincon's birthday
Sunday afternoon, The following per-
sons made speeches on the occasion:
Mr.. McCallister Beuler, King Holley
Ford and Rev. Hackley and an excellent
.,ssf er read by Mrs. Ella Lpcaaa..
Il b.. y . .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23
u.ARlNDA ITEMS.

Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. M. E. church of this city and Mrs.
Rev, S. B. Moore, Presiding Elder was
present and preached in the A: M. E.
and afternoon to good congregations
in the evening. A special program was
rendered by the Endeavor League, }lso
the officers were installed by the Presi-
ding Elder.
The St Jacobs clubs met at the home
of Mrs. Mayme Bolden Tuesday even
ing.
The ladies Art Club gave an indoor
picnic at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

The New Bizmark Lunch Room
will be open for service Sunday, Feb,
ruary lS. Meals served at all hours.
Everything good to eat. Hours from
6 a. In to IL b. m.
r 1910 Certer Street.
W. HIERONYMUs, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

We present to our readers the cut of
Mr.. Chas. Schramm, one Of the present
Councilmen who has announced his
candidacy for reelection egain. Mr.,
Schramm is one Of the most experience
ed Commissioners we now have in the
Council. He was for many years in the
mercantile business on West Ninth st.,
and later was elected city assessor and
performed this task with credit to the
city and himself. He has been Super
intendent of the city finances and has
made an excellent record. He submits
his past official record to the voters as
to his fitness and qualifications for re-
election. He solicit your support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

Saturday evening, Feb. 18th, Miss
Joanna Erwin entertained few of her
friends and schoolmates at birthday
party. 1t was the occasion of her six
teenth birthday. A very pleasant even-
ing was spent, after which Rev and
Mrs. Erwin received pleasant surprise
from a portion of Rev Ervin's two con-
gregations at Carney and Oralabour.
They wish to return their thanks for
the many donations made.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

II Miss Roxanna burden was married
last Sunday at the home of her sister,
Mrs. j. B. Rush, on West goth street,
to Frank White Of Oswego,..K Kansas.
They will make their future home IN
Kansas City. Rev. T. L. Griffith per-
formed the ceremony,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

1t is with delight that we are permit
ed to present to our readers the cut of our
old friend Capt. Amos Brandt, who has
Just announced his name for one of the
members of the city council, subject
to the will of the voters at the primar-
les, March 11th. Capt, Brandt is one
of the best friends of the colored
citizens in this state at all times and
under all circumstances. He has been
outspoken for the worthy and self re-
spected colored people. He was Cap
tain of the colored company that Iowa
sent to the Spanish American war. He
stands for a square deal for everybody,
using the golden rule for all people.
One of your votes of the four should be
for Capt. Brandt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

Mrs. ]. Hamilton just returned from
an extended visit in Ottumwa, her for
mer home. She reports delightful
time with her many friends, also re-
ports the A. M. E. church in pros
porous condition, having recently had
an addition of IS new members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

We announce the marriage of Mable
Morton and Mr. w. Coyle, both Of this
city. The marriage took place in Omaha
Neb., Feb. 18th, and happy couple will
make their future home at 18th and
Park streets, where their friends are
invited to call. ..s.&, ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-23

The Corinthian Aid Society met
last week with Mrs. Perkins. The
English Oyster Supper was success,
realizing a neat sum and we thank
tbos. who patronized US. Adjourned
to meet Friday for general cleaning at
the church