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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

dered the new pastor of the Bethel
A. M. E. church Monday evening at
the church, corner of Sixteenth street
and Avenue A.. The best of spirit
marked the reception Of Rev. and
Mrs. J. H. Garrison, who have recent
ly came from Chicago to assume
charge Of the church work.
An excellent program was rendered
following a song by the choir. The
invocation was pronounced by the
Rev. Melton, pastor Of the Taber-
nacle Baptist church. Miss Erma
Davis sang solo, r. ). Richardson
on behalf Of the official board and
r. ". Robinson on behalf OF the
trustees, extended a cordial welcome
and spoke Of the good condition, an
nouncing that it was competly with
out falt. Rev. Garrison responded,
expressing his satisfaction at being
permitted to be pastor of the church.
The organization of the A. M. E.
Sunday school, with only twelve, and
in two Sundays an increase Of twenty
six is due to the fact that Miss Min
ME Cavis, our new superintendent
Miss Caves and her parents have re-
Gently moved here from Cheyenne.
We would be pleased to see more OF
such good active people move in our
city.
Mrs. G. H. Ashby is still visiting
her mother, Mrs. Daniel Davis.
The choir of the Bethel A. M. T..
church elected it's officers last Tues
day night. Mrs. S. Davis, choristor,
Miss Brma Davis, secretary, Mrs.
F. C. Walker, organist.
On next Monday night, the Taber-
nacle Baptist church will give a
feast in the wilderness. The program
for the evening will consist of speak
ing from DR.. Bolts Of the Mt. Zlor
Baptist church and the pastor from
Mt. Maria. Also pastor from South
Omaha. All are cordially invited.
Rev. Garrison is smiling because ne
! has an Allen Christian Endeavor FOL
the benefit of his young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Davis enter.
| tained Rev. Garrison and wife al
dinner Sunday.
Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. 4
v. Robinson for their kind hospitality
to our pastor and wife in their so.
journ there, waiting for the arrival
of their household goods.
Mrs. William Caves has been quite
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sick, but is improving.
CENTERvILLE, IOWA.

We are glad to announce to the
public the organizing Of a company
of colored men, who will conduct q
second hand store on North 18th
! street. They are prepared to fill all
kinds of orders along the lines OF
| household goods and etc. The firm
will be managed by Mr.. William
Price. Call and see their new and
second hand goods.
Mrs. Bessie Grant entertained the
daughters of Tabernacle at her home
on West Garfield street last We'd
nesday evening A large number was
present and nice little sum of MON
ey was realized from the refresh
ments served. .s...-
The marriage of Mr.. Charles Wash
to Miss Dorothy Barrowes, was sol-
emnized at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hicks on East jackson street,
instead of North Eighteenth street.
Miss Barrowes has neither mother
nor father living in this city, and we
wish to correct the mistake of the
paper in stating that the wedding
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Barrows.
Centerville's new reservoir is near
completion and will soon furnish the
city with the best water that Center
vile has ever had in its history, as
the filtering process is the latest out.
The trustees entertainment at the
Second Baptist church Saturday eve
ming, the 9th, was success, under
the management Of Mr.. j. P. Good
ing. Many people from Nuptic, Glad
stone, Oraville and the Diamond were
in, and a nice time was reported by
all present.
Sunday was members rally day at
the Second Baptist church. All re-
| sponded to the call and a very large
amount was given in both the eve
ming and morning collections.
Twenty-nine dollars for the day,
which speaks we'll for the membership
of this church, as it was only a 90
cent rally for the adult members.
Deacon Price was up and out to
church Sunday for the first time in
nearly two months. The members
and friends were all glad to greed
him after his long absence from the
work.
Mr.. Scott Richmond of North Main
street was taken seriously i'll last
wee, threatened with pneumonia, but
with the proper medical attention, We
are glad to see him up and able 70
attend church again Sunday evening.
Mrs. Clara Gooding will entertain
the court of Calantha Wednesday
evening at her home ON Noreh
Twenty street.
Mrs. VIM. Wolf entertained at din
ner Monday, Rev. Evans and family.
Rev. j. w. Evans VIII soon dnite
4 with the knights Of Pythias lodge Of
this city. His former relations 70
the order was held with the Star OF
the West, No. 4. of Pueblo, Colorado.
Knights of Pythias, we are glad to
have him transfer his membership
with us. !" t&
The Thanksgiving committees are
getting busy now preparing for tho
big Thanksgiving supper that will
be given at the church Thursday eve
ming, November 25th. Also good
program will be rendered by the Sum
day school from IL m. to 1870 p. m.
The pastor will preach thanks
giving sermon at II a. m.
Mrs. A. l.. Crittendon, the late
superintendent of the Sunday school
are preparing to give an entertain.
ment for the children at the Second
Baptist church, November 23rd.
Come out AID patronize the children,
for they want to write old Santa IN
the near future.
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EDITORS OBSERVATION.

It does seem as though each weel,
for the past month something more
important must be printed and my
observations left out, as the observa-
tions are placed on cold storage and
will keep over until the next week and
still be new and fresh to my readers
yet old to the writer. However,
shall soon finish them for this year
FROM Moberly we went to Cen.
tralia, Mo. Here we found about 40C
colored people living. Some are do.
ing well. Mr.. John Thomas is still
working at the same place. He owns
his home. Mr.. B. H. Dixon owns a
nice home, doing well. Ode Pearson
is one of the old citizens, very influ-
entail and well-to-do. He is a good
race man. Mr.. VIM. Birnham is an
other highly esteemed, well-to-do cit
izen. Mr.. J. w. Washington owns a
nice home. Into Mexico. Here lives
fully 1000 colored people, many doing
we'll. Thomas Leonard is still engi-
neer at the gas plant He owns a
beautiful home and is we'll fixed. John
Smith is mighty good citizen, well
liked. He owns nice home and is
one of the influential citizens. Our
old friend, Thomas Bass, the greatest
educated saddle horse trainer and
high school class horses in the world,
lives here. He owns some very beau
tiful homes and SOME valuable high
school saddle horses. When was
there he had just returned from an
inter- state fair circuit, including the
state fairs of the middle western
states, where he won first prizes at
all. He had about fifteen horses with
him. He owns nearly fifty head Of
those graded horses and they sell all
the way from $1,000 to $4,000 apiece.
He employs many stable men, and
while he is away his amiable and bus
inesslike wife superintends the home.
His boy is a student In the Lincoln
Institute at jefferson City. wish I
could give my readers a picture of
the loving cups, silver vases and gold
medals that he has in his large glass
case in his home. There are thou
sands of dollars wrapped up in those
prize souvenirs. Mr.. w. w. Gibbs is
another substantial and influential
man Of this city. He owns nice
home and has a fine family. He is
a credit to any race. Mr.. J. H. Hayes
is one of the old reliable citizens,
well-to-do. He owns a beautiful
home on the corner Of E. Bracken-
ridge and Walnut streets. His wife
is very interesting lady, first class
milliner, who runs shop of her own.
They had just returned from a visit
to Louisville, Ky. Mr.. A. C. Bodine
and S. w. Williams are highly es-
teemed citizens. Mrs. N. C. Caldwell
and Belle Curry are also respected
ladies Of this community. The
churches, three in number, are doing
fairly well considering the season. 8.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

4 The Rev. M. J. Burton while in the
CITY was the guest Of Rev. and Mrs.
= :. Bates. The Rev. M. J. Burton left
tuesday morning for his home in
hiseokuk, Iowa. The Miss Eldora
burton, the daughter of Rev. M. J.
biurtonj was also the guest of Rev.
and Mrs. S. Bates on Saturday and
sunday to accompany her father, The
Kev. Burton. The Miss Burton, who
Is Is here attending the Baptist college.
NIne Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates enter
famed = Sunday evening last Mr.. 6.
6bowles Of Fort Madison, Mrs. J.
couch, Mr.. w. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs.
= y. 6. Davis, Mr.. w. Carter, Rev. NJ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Miss Ontario Cary was hostess to
many of her young friends at a Hal
lowe'en party at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. J. R. Drew, 255 Sheridan
avenue. The rooms were decorated
with all colors of beautiful decora-
ton paper. A large jar Of American
Beauties formed the centerpiece Of
the dining room table. The guests
were served a two-course lunch oy
the hostess, assisted by Miss De-
.borah Barber, Miss Perneha Cary
and Miss Barber. Miss Jones and
Mr.. Yancy presided at the piano.
The guests departed with many
thanks and good wishes to Miss Cary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our circle one
of our charter members, Mrs Levenla
Denney,
Be it resolved that we, the Harriet
Beecher Stowe club, extend our sym.
pathy to the bereaved relatives and
commend them to God, VINO doeth all
things well.
And be it further resolved that 9
copy of these condolences be spread
upon our minutes, copy be sent te
the bereaved relatives and copy tc
the Iowa State Bystander.
We shall meet, but we will miss her
There will be a vacant chair,
When we gather round our fireside,
When we breathe our evening prayer
Mrs. Albert Gates.
s.' Mrs. G. I. Holt.
Mrs. J. F. Massey.
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COLFAX, IOWA.

The Women's Mission Circle met
with Mrs. Lucy Jones last Thursday
afternoon. st#
Mrs. j. J. Beasely entertained sew.
eral Of her friends at an eight o'clock
Htllowe'en supper in the honor OF
Mrs. Nelson of Enterprise.
Those on the sick list are Mr.. G.
Taylor, Mrs. S. Vertrel, Mrs. J..
Broadies, Mrs. N. Terrell.
The Benevolent club met at the
residence of B. Cranks last Friday
night and had large attendance.
The club has a membership Of fl
teen. st
Rev. Broyles spoke at the B. Y. Z.
U. meeting Sunday evening. He de-
livered us some good thoughts. He
will preach at Bethel Baptist church
Wednesday evening. ~.
The Ladies Mission Circle gave
an entertainment last Saturday
night at the resident of Mrs. Lucy
Jones, and was great success.
Mr.. Ionic Brooks of Des Moines
was in our city Monday visiting his
wife, Mrs. A. Brooks.
Mrs. Simons and daughter Of Des
Moines was an over Sunday visitor
in Colfax, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Beasley. .. st 4.
Mr.. L. Strother of Buxton was in
Colfax last week attending to busi-
ness. -
Mrs. F. B. Brown passed through
the city Monday.
Miss Ada Brom and Miss Eva He'll
spent Sunday at Sewers.
Rev. w. H. Clark was Capital
City visitor Sunday. ~ tt 55S:
The Benevolent club WIN give 9
Thanksgiving basket dinner at the,
| Odd Fellows Hall, November Is. AS
everything is free, the public is
cordially invited. .@ \; ss u
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The former second hand store
owned and run by Mr.. William Price
on North Eighteenth street, this city,
Centerville, Iowa, we wish to inform
the public that company has been
organized, composed Of colored men
of this city, to run store at the
same stand for the purpose OF dong
business on a larger scale.
, We will keep on hand full line
of household goods, such as cook
stoves, heating stoves, ranges, gaso-
line stoves, oil burners, cooking uten-
sils, kitchen ware Of all kinds, dishes,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

lamps, curtains, rugs, carpets, ETC..
beds, springs, mattresses, chairs ct
all kinds, rockers, dinners, ETC., and
many other useful things in the way
Of housekeeping. It will pay you to
call and see US before going else
where to trade, as we are prepared to
sell you our goods at reasonable
price. We solicit your trade.
William Price, Manager.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Gus Watkins, superintendent of
Union Sunday school, with the aid Of
active Sunday school workers, are
taking on new enthusiasm and new
interest. The school is going to take
trip to Palestine in two ships with
two captains, to see which ship will
arrive in Palestine first. The cap
tains selected last Sunday are L. J.
Shelton and Miss Mayre I. Bell and
on next Sunday each captain will an
nounce the members of the school
that will compose their ship cargo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Mrs. J. R. Drew, Mrs. H. Walden
and Mrs. G.. S. Cary netertained ff-
teen of their friends at masquerade
party Halloween night at the home
of Mrs: C. S. Cary, 2715 Oxford
street. The dining room was lovely.
decorated with autumn leaves and
Halloween lanterns. A large pump
kin with carved faces stood on a
battenburg, which formed the center
piece Of the table. The guests were
served a Dutch lunch by Mrs. Chas.
Thomas and Mrs. J. R. Drew. The
down town guests departed in autos.
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EVANSTIN. ILL.
HV H1NO A1NS
Especial to Bystander.)

(Speclal 10 DystahiueA| "
10 the members and friends OF the
missionary societies Of the A. M. Il.
church, we wish through the columns
of this paper to write to you monthly
We hope that all pledges for the
Christopher Jones scholarship, At
Payne Theological Seminary will pc
paid to Mrs. Lydia Stewart, Frank,
lin street. We have sos members and
but IL. subscribers to missionary pa.
pers. It is hoped that the assistant
editors will see that the list OF SUD-
scribers are increased. .va
Our next convention will meet IN
July. This means that our work must
be started out at once Let eacf
member and friend strive to DO ther
hest Belle Graves, u
President Chicago Conference Branch
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BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mr.. Joshua Miller received the sad
news of the death of his sister, VITO
died in Birmingham, Ala, November
A. He left for that city last We'd
nesday.
Messers. Jones, Baker, Ward, and
Pendleton spent another day in the
woods last Saturday hunting. They
We're successful in getting eleven
hares. They gave ten of them a
chance to run, but the last one was
shot by Ward, who said he would
take no more chances, but would get
the meat.
Mrs. Thomas Liggons returned
from the hospital at Des Moines last
Saturday, but is not doing so we'll
| at this writing.
Gordon Patterson was crushed by
9 four-ton motor in the mine last
Friday and died from his injuries
Sunday morning It is not known
just how the accident occurred, but it
is thought to have been unavoidable.
The funeral was held at Mt. Zion
church Tuesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. F. B. Woodard.
The Buxton Sunday School Union
held it's regular meeting at Mt. Zion
Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
As usual, the meeting was good and
full of enthusiasm. The special
musical number was rendered by Mrs.
". ". Lee, organist Of St. Johns
church.
Mrs. S. B. White read a splendid
paper subject, "The Am's," found in
Jno. 5:1-5, and what they mean to
the Sunday school teacher. Miss
Ruth Lowery led in the discussion.
Mrs. Samuel Burkett entertained
the Mt. Zion Mission Circle last
| Thursday, at which time a very
splendid meeting was held, after
which the hostess served dainty
luncheon.
The Progressive Wornan's club was
elegantly entertained in the beauti-
full home of Mrs. C. R. Foster last
Wednesday. Mrs. Foster is chairman
of the Executive board of the club
and with her hearty cooperation, it
entertains hope for success.
Mrs. Nora Reasby returned from
Des Moines to remain indefinitely.
Miss Fannie Braxton, who spent
several months in Des Moines, is III
the city for a short stay.
w. A. Brown, agent for Howard
Severance Co., has on hands one Of
their splendid Bible encyclopedias,
that formely sold for 1915, that can
be purchased for $500. The book is
in excellent condition. Some one
should have it in their home.
News come to US that Ed. Green
while cranking his machine in Chicago
last week, had his arhl broken. His
Many friends here hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Editor Thompson is in the city this
week in the interest of the paper.
The new secretary for the Y. M
C. A. is expected to be in the city to
take charge of the work about De-
cember 1st. 1t is hoped that the
work will then take on new life.
| Miss Rose Ray, who has been on
the sic klist about three weeks, was
seen on the street Tuesday. s-
! Tabernacle Church News.
Rev. Mendenhall is still on the SICK
list. His members and many friends
are wishing for him speedy re-
covery.
Rev. L.5G. Garrett preached at the
morning hour last Sunday and Rev
zee preached in the evening.
Rev. Lee Of Lovilia will be in the
iSy about two weeks visiting friends
The choir is progressing nicely un.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

At the meeting of the Intellectual
Improvement club at the residence OF
Mrs. R. E. Patten last week Mrs. c.
=. Johnson led the discussion of the
Political Outlook" which was par
tlcipated in by all the members pres
ent. Mrs. Emma Pyre was also
present and addressed the club. The
meeting this afternoon will be with
the president at 1858 Fifth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

The Union Congregational church
are entering into a little rally to re-
pair their church of it's leak and pay
off the small debts that have been
standing several years. The rally 60
end the first week in December with
bazaar to last one week, which is
the first week in December. Small
soliciting cards are out The bazaar
program will be published later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Look out for the miscellaneous pro-
gram that will be given under the
leadership of Mr.. Elbert R. Hall at
the Maple Street church Thanksgiv-
ing evening, beginning at $3.50 p. m.
Come one, come all. Admission 1oc.
Diner all day and in the evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
ing. Tickets are 10 cents and will
admit to one or all of the entertain
ments.

The East Side A. M. E. Mission has
changed it's name from the Grant
Mission to the B. F. Lee Mission and
they have purchased the old church
owned by the Friends on Lyon be-
tween 10th and 18th streets and will
take full possession about the 18th
Of December, when their quarterly
services will be held. On next Sum-
day they will hold services in one of
the rooms Of the Emerson school on
18th and Maple streets. All are in
vited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Rev. j. w. Morton, pastor of the
Baptist chcrch in Council Bluffs, Iowa,
was Capital City visitor. He has
moved his family from Oralabor TO
this city to live this winter. The
Reverend says that his work is i'm
proving out there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

The Get Busy club of Maple Street
Baptist church gave a box social at
the church last Tuesday night. Ow-
ing to the rainy night the club rea-
lized clear neat little sum of $3.50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

WANTED AT ONCE-A first class
barber Will guarantee $1,000 per
week. Write or call and see me At
once. L. J. Sheldon, barber shop in
Iowa Loan and Trust Building, Des
Moines, Iowa.
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The Birthday club met in a busi-
ness meeting with Mrs. C. S. Cary,
2715 Oxford. They took up the study
of Parliamentary Rules from last
meeting. Adjourn to meet with Mrs.
Charlie Thomas on Thirty-seventh
street.
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FT. DODGE ITEMS.

Miss Letia Hudson, daughter ct
Mr. and Mrs. S. Hudson, 2017 Third
avenue, South, entertained at a re-.
ception complimentary to Misses
Mary Jane Reeves of Buxton, and
Francis Robertson of Spring Field,
Ohio, Norah Williams of Mason City,
Dora Crockett Of Kansas, May, Verdin
of Omaha, Neb. A six course dunch.
con was served, after which music
and dancing was indulged In.
Mr.. Earl Comley of Webster City
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie
P,1clxnar G-' -s.E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

s Pres. Mrs. v. Rodgers, the Rev.
and Mrs. s. Bates were entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews,
1900 E. Twelfth street and Scott ave.
nue.. -. N1I Z. .@.tE-. :.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Mrs. Martha Anderson, the mother
Of Mrs. Findley, was called here on
acrount of the illness of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Anderson lives in George
town, No., She expects TO return
home after Thanksgiving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

The Asbury M. E. church at TIT w.
Eleventh street will hold it's baptism
al services Sunday evening at the
close of the regular services. All
candidates are expected to be present.
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Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from a disordered condition OF the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Get a free sample at any
dealers and try it..
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There will be bazaar by the
,adles Of the Sewing Circle of the
sGorlnthian Baptist church at the
sGnurch November IL, Ia and Is
sihere will be a program each even
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Preston enter
tanned at their home on Arthur
street. Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Drew at
6 o'clock dinner. A lovely four
course dinner was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Mrs. C. A. White of Burlington,
Iowa. moved to our city last week to
make this city her future home. Her
family consists Of daughter, who
accompanied her here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Last Monday evening Rev. and Mrs.
Bates and Rev. M. J. Burton were en-
aertained at Z b. m. dinner at the
home of Mrs. S. Smith and daughter
on East Twelfth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Rev. and Mrs. P. S. lrv1n enter
tained at dinner last Saturday DIR.
Sampson Brooks Of St Louis, Mo-,
Rev B. u. Taylor and Mrs. Sargent
Jackson.
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THE LYCEIJM.

4, On account of the storm last Tues
DAY evening the meeting of the Ly-
.ceum was postponed one week, hence
the same program will be carried out
at the residence of Mrs. Hazel Cous-
IN, 2816 Fourth street, next Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Mr.. VIM. w. Warren, wife and
daughter, Bernice Smith, of Kansas
City, Mo-, arrived in our city to at
tend the funeral Of Mrs. L. Denney.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Editor John L. Thompson was
called to his fathers home in De-
eatur county by the illsess of his
father, Andy Thompson.