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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
Professor Burdette IS Re
tanned as Superintendent
Of City Schools.
FIVE MORE TEA HERS
Than the Number Of Last
Year for the Present
Year.

The clarhsbutg district school
board met Monday afternoon to slect
teachers for the next year q; ven SIS
other school faculty members The
following list had been tentatively
agreed upon with an increase 81 ave
teachers. making eighty members OF
the faculty for the next school year.
Z q Burdette. superintendent
orie Mcccnkey, principal 81 The
high school.
High school teachers mildred
a Dunn. Mary q. Mcclelland ION
"A. Wolfe, Florence G. warden, AZ
mes D. Hulburd, OF MT. Hoiyoke:
Grace A Emery. Of Groueher. ,acy
H Norvell, q. r. Knots, Frank
Outright and e. R. Myers with one
place to fill.
Ward prtnclpals-C. q. Kiie, Ira
L. swiger Frank j. Tracey, G Cay
Musser. M NJ. wolverton, Lucy Al,
Robinson and L. r. Jordan, col.
ored.
Supervisors Isola shinn aw.
ing, Helen F Hoardman music ana
Bessie Borgess. assistant music
Teachers Ida M. Higley. Mabsi
lee Alice GOODWIN, Giadya se,
Emily Freeman. Freda Kane, Mar
guerite israel GfS.ce I. Duthie,
Gladys B. Doney. AddIe Young,
Blanche chaffant, Blanche crummit.
Ella NJ. Cook, Florence A. Ssodsr,
Lucy K. Dawson Stella Paugt. Ro-
mama RoRlsy. Adaline Jackson,
Margaret NJ. }Cokeley. Mildred ".
snlder, GordiS E I. Marts, ida NJ
spahr, Elizabeth M. Gordon, Mayns
Lsathermah, Mary Kidd, Ella L. DR-
Wis, Efae g. Brown. Pearl Ionss
Josephine Sheets. Mary j. GIouits
Blanche Beer, Blanche Steel, Mrs
Elizabeth Carter, Stella NJ. Huaon,
virinia M. AMMAN, Fannie Hughes,
Lena Wamsley, Ada L Wagner.
Nellie v. wood8ord, Maleta Dayis,
Lola E. Whefzel; Flo Grimm, Ora
Gibson. wiils Righter, Viola Rich-
ards. Eunlce stealey and Gertrude
sharps.
colored teachers-D. a. Kyle,
VILLA NJ. Lee, Estblia walker, Han
nah Meade. Florence Rufin and Lii
lie D. Allen.
The salaries viii be practically
he same as last year with few adj
iustments.
The boardswill meet Tuesday, Aus
gust 6, to decide on the annual lew
es.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
MOCK CONGRESS
Will Be Repeated in the Trim
ity Methodist Church,
Colored, Here.

The mock congress hecently held
in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church, eolored, will be repeated
there tomorrow night. IA. stepteau
and w. C. Fleming are making spe-
cial preparations for the occasion.
Many bills win be introduced .
Findley vii introduce his famous
bill. Senator G. Rufin win also
introduce bill Of interest. The
entertainment promises to be educa-
tional as well as entertaining.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
SUICIDE
Is Committed in Jail at New
Martinsville by an In
sane Person.

NEW MARTlNsVILLE, July l.
A man by the name of Wade, from
Minnie, arrested Thursday on lu-
macy charge and committed to pail,
was found dead Sunday morning.
Some time during the night he tied
bed clothes around his neck and hung
himself. He was not considered VIC
lent, but was to be taken to the asy-
lum today. He was from good fam
lily, and his getting "off" was a sur
prise. There was much excitement
when the news of his hanging was
learned.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01

On the twenty-ninth ballot there
was no nomination. The vote was
Clark 46S 1-2, Wilson 4S6, Under
wood 112. Harmon 20, Kern 4,
Foss SS and absent 1-2. The Ohio
delegation was passed and polled, the
result showing Wilson 10 and Har-
mon 80.
On the thirtieth ballot there was
no nomination. The vote was Clark
ASS, Wilson 400, Underwood 121
IL, Harmon 10. Kern 2, Foss 80,
absent 1-2.
On the thirtieth ballot ten of Har-
mons votes from Ohio went to I'm
derwood.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
STRUCK
BY Lightning During Storm
is Court House and
Fire Follows.

PlARNBRElBURG. w. Va. July /.
during an electric storm here last
evening, lightning struck one Of the
pinnacges OF the tower of the Wood
county court hose. which burned stu'b-
bornly. Owing to the height OF the
tower the flremen were unable to
reach 1t effectively with water. Eff
forts were directed to keep the fire
from spreading to the main roof Of
the tower.
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ONE CENT
Is the State Tax Rate for the
Year Fixed by the State
Board.

CHARLESTON, July Il The
state board of public worSs eas fixed
the state levy at one cent on the
hundred dollars valuation. the low
est in the history of the state.
In 1911 1t was two and one-half
cents and in 1905 thirty-five cents.
The total valuation of all prop
erty this year will be over one quar-
ter billion. The stale constitution
forbids the removal Of all state
taxes.
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MISSIONARY LADIES
TO HOLD A MEETING
All the Home of Mrs. Wade
and Render a Long
Program.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of st. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
church, South will meet with Mrs
Fannie Wade Tuehday evening at s
o'clock with Mrs Felix x. struve
leader. The program will be as fol-
lows:
Cuba and City Mission work"
Scripture portions; How to
Pray" Matt. WI 5I15.
Hymn No. 6ss by society.
Scripture message: THE Spirit
of Speed.
Business session.
so,o--Mrs. Cecil Garrett.
Cuba Before the Insurrectlon"-
Mrs. Harry Wade.
Cuba at the. Close of the struggle
for Independence"-Mrs. J. w.
Walden.
Duet-Mrs. Garrett and Mrs.
Hamrick.
Cuba, Socially and Politically"
Mrs. T. l.. Nutter.
Cuba, Morally and Religiously"
Ds wv. James.
Our Responsibilities as Chris
tlans to These People"-Mrs. w.
L. eo!e.
Solo-Mrs. IIamrick.
points of Resemblance and Dis
similarity Between Work in Cuba
and City Work"-Mrs. Fannie
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VvIlSO|I is CLIMBING up
AND CT ARK SLIDING DOWN
WEST VIRGINIA rs
STILL FOR CLARK
Ex-Governor M a cCork1 e
Makes a Speech at Clark
Mass Meeting.

BALTIMORE. Md, July West
Virginia continued to cast sixteen
votes for Clark on each ba:2f5e. AS
the deadlock remains unbroken
and the monontony of roll calls con-
tinued there seems to be no end
in sight, none of the candidates hay-
ing accomplished any material
change in his vote from that Of
Saturday.
Governor w. A. MaGCorkle was
the principal speaker at a Clark
mass meeting today and made an
effective talk to large audience.
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ITALIAN
Is Killed in a. Coal Mine at
Viropa as Result of
a Shot.

Tony Anget1. an Italian. was
kiIEd in a mine accident near VI
ropa late Saturday afternoon
Dominick Attelo was injured in the
same accident and may die. A
shot fired by the men caused a fall
of slate in their room which
crushed Angetti to death and
mashed Attelo in a terrible manner /.
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TO AArrUTArE LEG.

Silas P. Smith. a retired newspaper
man at West Union. will be taken to
the jobs Hopkins hospital at Balti-
more Thursday TO have leg ampu-
tated. He has been afflicted a num-
Der of years and is in bad shape now.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
RANDALL QUALITIES.

George F. Randall qualified before
the county court Monday as adminis-
traitor Of the estate Of Rahalaa Mar.
tin, With bond al $500 ana
L Ashcratt a. surety. The spprsi
Of the estate are ~ J. Anderson,
John Miner ana James IIarbsf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
BODIES
Are Being Recovered. from
the Ruins Caused by
a Tornado.

REGINA, sask ;. July Thirty
six bodies have been recovered so
far from the ruins caused by a tor
nado which swept through this city
last night. Hundreds of searchers
have been at work since daybreak.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01
EAGLES TO MEET.

a regular meeting Of Clarksburg
Aerie. No. AS Fraternal Order 81
Eagles. will be held IN the Reed hall
on West Pike street NJ s o'clock to-
night.
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Clark Men Accuse Wilsonites
Of Using the Steam
Roller in Kansas.
WILSON LEADS NOW
New York Delegate Makes a
Very Bitter Attack
on Bryan.

BALTIMORE, Md July. Dur
in the thirty-frst ballot. Wilson
managers claimed that they had
been promised thirty additional
votes by the thirty-third ballot and
1O2 votes by the thi4y.fonrth bal
lot. His total was i5o ON the
thlrtieth ballot and If the alleged
promises are kept his total on the
thtrty-fourth ballot would be 562,
a majority.
On the thlrty-frst ballot wyoming
shifted It's six votes from Clark to
Wilson.
There was no nomination on the
thirty-hrst ballot. The vote was
Clark 44s IL. Wilson 475 IL,
Underwood 116 IL. Harmon IL,
Kern 2, Foss 80 and absent 1-2.
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thirty-hrst ballot. The vote was
Clark 44s IL, Wilson 475 IL,
Underwood 116 IL. Harmon IL,
Kern 2, Foss 80 and absent 1-2.
BALTIMORE. July NO pros.
pect OF an lmemdiate break in the
deadlock when the Democratic ma
IL nal convention reassembled here
at IL o'clock today The twenty
seventh ballot was expected to show
whether the visit OF speaker Clark
10 Baltimo and conferences with
his managers had won back t. him
angnt the strength he lost In the bal
lotlng Saturday night
Wilson's chances 81 winning the
nomination were believed to depend
IN his ability to continue the steady
accretion his vote has shown since
Bryan openly gave him his support.
According to Charles F. Murphy,
New York. will continue to support
Clark. ST am unable to say what
the delegates will decide II the dead
lock extends over Monday" he said.
organs attack on New York will
have no effect. Our delegates will
vote as the majo ity directs regand-
less Of Bryan's position or wishes"
Many leaders as they assembled
Thought there was but little likelihood
OF a break in the deadlock today, be-
ing OF the opinion that the contro-
Rersy between Bryan and Clark has
stirred up such strife that neither
side would yield.
Clark's friends were OF the opinion
that he would not come to the con-
vention again, claiming it unneces-
sary as they have won many of Bry-
ans enemies to their cause.
Underwood men were more conf
dent Of success, pointing out that
thefr. man is the logical compromise
candidate
BY eleven o'clock the galleries
were filed and delegates were hunt
ing their seats. Those around
which the storm ragged fiercest were
Missouri, New York and New Jer-
sey, which were the latest arrivals.
The convention was called to or
der at 11:Os.
The thirty-seventh ballot was
called at 11:17 and It proceeded
without incident until New York
twas reached. when poll was de-
manded.
Delegate John B. Stauchfeld tod;
the platform to explain his vote and
delivered a terrific at ck on Bryan.
declaring that New TX had been
iusulted and its integr impugned.
He closed by voting Wilson. but
under the unit rule sew York's
ninety votes went t lark, and
when the votes were ounted the
twenty-seyenth ballo we'd:
Clark 4Ss, Wilson 70, IN
derwood 1r2. Foss lrshall 80,
Harmon 90, Bryan d absent
1I2. There was domination
ON the twenty-eigh,i lot. Indi-
ana gave wilson 90 Germ /.
The ofictal vote twenty
eighth ballot was { 4GS IL,
Wilson 4s7 IL, Har -, Under
wood lI2 1-2, Brya Kern /,
Foss So and aDse 2. Total
LOSS
Chairman James oIla---,;; a poll
Of the kansas de'eza':on which
showed clark 6 and Wilson IA.
Under the unit rule The vote was de-
clared for Wilson. 4 heated con-
troyersy arose and ,ho claim was
made that the instructions Of the
kansas state converiion required
the FUN vote to be cas- for Clark.
There we're cries of steam roller. +"
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET !.

CHICAGO. July Wheat closed
1 OF 8-s, corn 70 ga, oats 4G 5-S.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-01

Taft He was de-lighted to see them
and. borrowing term from his frien a
Teddy. agreed that 1t would be lust
bully to have a group picture taken
This was done. It Is shown above, 4
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Wade.
The Deaconess as a Pastors
Helper"-Miss Thomas.
solo-Mrs. j. B Payne.
Adjournment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
CLINTON IIAPPENINGs.

Quarterly meeting was held Sunday,
Jan. 2lst, Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E.,
was with US preaching two beautiful
sermons in the evening. Rev. Geo. w.
Slater of this city delivered pleasing
discourse. All services were fairly well
attended. Monday evening quarterly
conference was held which was we'll at
tended by the members Of the church,
taken all in all everything was sue
cess.
Arrangements are under way for an
entertainment on the evening of Feb.
14th for the benefit Of the steward de-
partment at Bethel A. M. E. church
under the direction Of Mrs. E.. w.
Mann, a program will be rendered.
Those who knew Of the Ri. Rev. Bish-
op Wesley J. Gains were panied to hear
of his passing away few weeks ago
at his home in Atlanta, Ga. His ca
reer was a long and successful one
laboring long and earnestly for the
cause which he represented
Items Of interest gladly received at
any time by the correspondent. Send
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
KEoKUK. IOWA.

The members of Morning Star society
No. 1|feel very grateful to Mr., Edward
Robertson, who so delightfully."- enter
tanned them at his commodious ice
cream parlors last Thursday afternoon
Excellent music on the pinola was fur
nished at intervals throughout the af-
ternoon. Remarks and social discuss
ions by the different members were
heard, after which an elegant 2-course
luncheon was served. The hospitality
OF the host shall long be retained as q
pieasaft memory by the happy recipi-
ents. 1t is not expected that Mr.. Rob-
erson will remain a widow much longer
since his ability As a cook is unques-
toned. Then too, this is leap year.
The death of Mr.. Will McCutcheon
was reported last week, but it proved
to be only severe sinking spell. How
ever grave fears are entertained.
Mrs Carrie Coins Crump is quite ill
Wild appendicitis at her home in India
napolis, Ind.
Mr.. Nat. Cheatham, an old resident
of this city and veteran of the civil
war, died recently. Burial occurred in
the National cemetery. The only i'm
mediate surviving relative is one son,
Harry, whose whereaboutsis unknown.
Miss Blanch Williams of Chicago is in
the city, called here to attend the fu-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09

Tho Mission Circle met ThursSsy q
the residence OF Mrs. w. B. Batles.
The Benevolent club met with Mrs
~. Brodus Friday evening had large
attendance.
The Benevolent club gave Surprise
Donation party on Mr., and Mrs. Low
Morris dnn1iy evening. The even
ing was spent In music, games. The
hostess served delightful two-courss
luncheon. Covers were laid for twenty.
All reported having nice time.
Rev. Roberts Of Sioux City preached
Sunday ct Bethlehem Baptist church.
He 10 an able talker. .,# il d
Mr.. Franklin Is visiting Miss Bertha
Strother in Buxton this week.
Mrs. ]. w. Holmes 10 improving slow
ly At this writing. o."
Miss Rush (white) spoke ct Bethel
church, Wednesday evening. She IL
quite . fluent orator.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
ALBA. IOWA.

Evangelist L. v. Schoolfield Of Oska
looss, spent two days of this week ir
Abba or business and visiting friends.
Blind Boone and his Concert company
played at Kings Opera house. on Tues
day Of this week H..
The r. ,. NJ. Literary society did moi
meet on Tuesday evening on account Of
the members attending Blind Boone'a
Concert, at their meeting for Feb. IA.
The debate will be: Resolved that the
States that seeded from the United
States should have been given to the
Negroes. ..a r.
Mr.. Harte Of Oskaleosa is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Roper, In Abba,
. few days this week
Miss Cleo Cary is in Buxton taking
care Of her mother, Who is sick this
week. ,..1.
Mrs. Walter Beasly went to Hooking
20 spend Tuesday nj, M;
Mr.. Brown, Messrs. w. H. Gordon,
Lewis Edmond and others of Hooking,
attended the Leap Year party at the
IA. M. E. church, Thursday evening.
The family Of Mr.. b. F. Lewis are on
the sick list this week.
Mrs. Eliza Hays is on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
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= oo11Ax MorBs

Miss Stella Pierson, head chef Of I
Rest Home, enjoyed a large birthd
Post Card shower, which occurred j
10Th. Unexpectedly some of her frie1
found out the day of the month Of !
birthday and few days before JAM
every mail brought cards until Il
were numbered at forty, and they
ing Ex-President Mckinley and red 4
nations being the presidents favor
flower, she received two dozen and
card saying "wear flowers for his biz
day" and yours. Many beautiful 4
useful presents were received and M
Pierson has been in our city for
past year. She is highly respect
young lady liked both by white 4
black, and her many friends of b
sexes didn't forget to help her keep |.
day. A Friend
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09

forward to with pleasure and 1t 10 hoped
to make 1t a big event. This will be
preliminary to the rally which will take
place In March for the trustees. "
The election Of trustees Of Bethel A.
M. E. church was held Tuesday night
with the following result: Reelected,
]. T Culberson, VIM, Henderson, Geo.
Robinson, Rev. P. P. Taylor, A. A.
Bush, Chas. I. Thompson. Rev. G. W.
Slater.
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aALEsBuRa, ILL

Mr.. Jesse Hazel is suffering from an
tack of typhoid fever.
While on her way to see her sister,
Mrs. Essley, Mrs. Myra Hardin stepped
and fell severely injuring herself. She
will be confined to her home for some
time.
The Autumn Leaf club met with Mrs.
Bryant Gregsby at her home, Thursday.
Following the business meeting light
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Alice Dunoway is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Mason Drury and Marion Ander-
son were called to Chicago by the seri-
GUS illness of Mrs. Melvina Totten.
The many friends Of Mr., Cornelius
Carter were panied to learn of his sud-
den death Sunday. Mr.. Carter has been
suffer from heart disease for some
time, and it is supposed he over exert
ed himself while at his work as bagge-
man. While on his way to the depot
he was seen to fall backward into his
wagon and when help reached him life
was extinct. He is survived by his
wife, two sons and a host Of relatives.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
at the Baptist church.
Mrs. George Young of Peoria has
returned home after visit with Mrs.
Clay Bolder.
Mr.. Luther Williams of Chicago was
q Galesburg caller last week.
Lincoln's birthday will be observed
by the members of the Baptist church,
Feb. IL. A program of exceptional
merit is being prepared to which the
public is invited.
The Culture Club met with Mrs. Nora
Leonard, Tuesday afternoon. The ear
ly afternoon was spent with fancy
needle work, after which splendid
program was rendered. Dainty refresh
ments were served. Miss Irene Fetch
or was the guest of the afternoon.
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A Miner Slugged and Robbed.

James Lumsden, an English miner
Of the Highbridge mines, living with q
sister on Clifton Heights, was found by
patrolemsn Dellinger near the Rock
Island tracks, at East 9th street, Sat-
urdsy night, with his face badly beaten
up and almost frozen. When examined
at the police station he said he had been
robbed of five dollars by two men. He
says he can identify them. He says
he went into a saloon at East Fifth
Court avenue, and the two started him
out for "a good time;" led him up a
stairway and beat him with a sledge
hammer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
neral of her grandfather, Geo, v

neral of her grandfather, Geo, wi
Jams. 4 t....
Mr.. Earnest Summers and Mr. vi
Coleman, two Of Mr. Jas. Cameron !.
two sons, valued employees have n
off from work the past week on acco1
of illness. We earnestly hope n
may soon be able to resume their duY
Mr.. Henry Johnson, who has und
gone long and serious siege of illul
is yet confined indoors, but friends
main hopeful tor an ultimate recove1
A few of the many friends of N
Eldora Burton rendered her surpI|
last Thursday evening, it being the |
casion of her 18th birthday.
Mrs. Lucretia Reuben has been
ported quite i'll, but is now conya
cent.
We are sorry to note that Mr.. L, |
Anderson, who it was thought
steadily gaining in health, is again
fined to his bed.
The program given by the Cad
Kimbrough Concert company last Thu
day night at Bethel church, was /
attended considering the extreme 1
weather.
Mr.. Chas. Owens announces the d,
ing school Thursday night at Assoc
ton hall. -.
The young people are looking forw|
to the masquerade ball Feb. 18th
Masonic hall. 1t is expected that sd
stunning costumes will appear.
The funeral of the late John Will
took place at Bethel church last s
day afternoon. He leaves wife
four children. This death is extrem
sad as only a few mouths ago ond
the children was thrown from the
of a wagon, driven by Mr., Wilson
died as a reault Of it's injuries.
Mr.. VIM. Rush, who is running
pantatorium at ALB Main St., is doin
splendid business. He has now inst
ed one of the new 10th Century Prd
ing machines, which is working fl
Mr.. Rush is an energetic young d
with lots of business qualities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09

gate 70 the Dist. Conference which
will be held ct Fairfield, Iowa. in March
representing Bethel A. M. E, church,
of this city.
A movement was put on foot for a
novel entertainment, Feb ED, to be
known a. leap year social; the ladies
to furnish the supper. The gentlemen
to purchase the basket Of the lady who
may be bis escort. The affair 10 looked
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Rev. N. Tumor Of Oklahoma is con-
sdncting . weeks meeting at the Third
Baptist church commencing Feb. 5.
# Rev. ]. Burton preached ct the Third
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening Heleft Monday morning for
4 Ottumwa, Iowa. 5s, v; \
Mrs. Francis Baker who has been
sick for few days u able 70 be out
I again.
Quarterly meeting Il the All N. p.
church, Sunday was decided success,
both spiritually and financially
Rev. Sims Of Moline. Ill. preached
IN able sacraTentsl sermon.
Rev 4. NJ Daniels, Presiding Elder
], 800 ths eusst 81 NJ. nd Mn. George
Hawking while n tn sity.A
nv. /. II. D1156iG "a E 40 tt
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or phone Miss Estslla Bush. A. A.
Bush and son Curtis attended the FUN
eral Of Mrs. Eliza Wilson In Port Byron.
ILL.,, Sunday Jan. 2lst. Deceased was m
old and well known citizen of that town
belonging to the only colored family.
Tho funeral was largely attended by
the friends Of deceased Of Port Byron
and the Tri-cities. "
Mr.. n, q. Culberson was elected dele
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-02-09
yuest of Mrs B. Bright for dinner Sun.
day. "
The A. M. E. Stewards will celebrate
the 152d anniversary, Feb. goth,
COLFAX NOTES.
Especial to Bystander.)

Mrs. Charley Cousin, Mrs S. J. Brown
and Mrs. L. Wilkerson of Des Moines,
were down to visit Mrs J. w Holmes.
We have on the sick list this week,
Mrs. Ella Vandever, Mrs. B. Vandever,
Mrs. N. Bryant and Mrs. ]. W Holmes.