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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

tunately Frank is still single, yet we
hope that he will not always be sim
gle. There are six grocery stores, Of
which four are colored. There are
five barber shops, all colored, and all
the restaurants, four, are colored.
There are three meat markets, of
which two are colored. There are
several colored confectioneries and
motion stores, two lunch wagons, one
colored bakery, owned by J. B. Lu-
cas-. ell has a first class plant and
does first class work and has large
trade. He cannot supply the demands.
One blacksmith shop. Mr.. Roberts
runs it. There are several pool halls,
two dance halls, one shoe shining
parlor and one Of the three livery
stables is owned by the colored peo-
pile. There are two colored physi-
clans, DR.. E. A. Carter, a graduate
from the State university, who is en-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Ark, and just recently he met with
still more reverses. His house was
burned and he lost everything. Rev.
Mendenhall is strong man when at
himself. The secret societies flourish
to large degree. The leading soci-
cites are the Masonic, Odd Fellows,
Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights OF
Tabor and Modern Woodmen. There
are about sixteen teachers in all, OF
which ten are colored. Of course the
schools are mixed. The two justices
of the peace are colored, also the con-
stables. There are fourteen colored
clerks of the sixty odd clerks in the
large department company store.
Most of them are girls. Hobe Arm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27
THE INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH.

It seems that today we are con-
fronted by this situation-a deepen
ing social consciousness on the one
hand, and a religious awakening of
the churches on the other. The form
er condition is, in a large measure,
due to the latter. For the churches
are gradually infusing the spirit of
helpfulness and Righteousness into the
so-called secular life of the world.
Along with this trend of social and
religious service the church is be-
coming more and more institutional
in character.
DR.. Rainsford of New York and Dr..
H. H. Proctor Of Atlanta, Ca, men
of broad vision and sympathy, have
through religious activities contrib
uted much to this institutional
movement, and have clearly Demon
strated the possibility of creating an
environment of social and civic right
eousness, the Christian church being
the center.
Perhaps the chief value of the in
stitutional church is its opportunity
to reach the most neglected classes
and conditions of men, and to meet
the most neglected community needs.
In order to do this it doesn't necessi-
tate, as is thought by some, les
sening Of the spiritual life Of the
church. but rather a deeper and
broader social life and service. That
the church must be living and vital
force for social and civic righteous
ness cannot be denied. Then the best
legitimate or Christian method that
will work to this end should be en-
ployed wherever practicable. To my
mind the institutional church, through
its varied avenues of social, but re-
ligious, service bes. furnishes this
method.
Rev. T. M. Brumfeld.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

nearly 5000. It is unique that its
chief occupation is mining and again
the first mining camp to build $780,
900 Y. M. c.. A. and a $4,000 boys
Y. M. C. A. Then again it is unique
that about 5000 Of it's people are
colored; hence the town is run and
controlled by colored people. The
postmaster is and always has been a
colored man. Mr.. P. Mills has been
postmaster for several years. All of
his deputies are colored. There are
four drug stores, of which two are
colored-Mr. B. F. Cooper and I. K.
Hutchins. The former is the oldest in
the town and is one Of the wealthiest
men of our race is the state. Unfor-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27
NOTES FROM QUINCY.

The following persons are on the
sick list: Mr.. J. W. Monroe, Mrs.
Cora Harris, Mrs. Mary Mitchell and
Mrs. Mattye Lillye.
Mrs. Julia Gates of Palmyra is in
the city visiting her son, Mr.. Frank
Miss R. M. johnson, who teaches in
Kansas City, Kan, is home for the
holidays. ..- ,a5
The following marriages occurred
last week: Mrs. c.. Ross and Mr..
Clark Perkins, Miss Queena Thomp-
son and Mr.. M. E. Earl, Miss Mamie
Jackson and Mr.. John Harris Of Ma
con, Mo. Through The Bystander we
wish them all much success:
The Stewardess Board No. will
serve dinner at Bethel A. N, E.
church on New Years day. At
night Quincy Colored Band will give
their second band concert at the
same church.
The Current Event club was elabc-
rately entertained by the teachers Of
Lincoln school. The club did its reg
ular routine of business, after which
dainty three-course lunch was
served. a.....
Mr.. Wesley Woods, son Of Mrs.
Mary Brown, was killed in, a collision
in New Orleans. His remains will be
shipped to this. city for burial. " Il
Little Luretha Jackson arrived in
the city from Rock Island to spend
the holidays with relatives.
Mrs. John EARLY and Miss Bessie
Early of Burlington, Iowa, are in the
city en- route to Missouri for the holi-
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

dale and Cleopatra Smith from Des
Moines, Ollie, Ray, Percy Smith and
Lehman Smith of Abba.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Lewis are the
proud parents Of twelve pound boy
that came last Thursday. Mother
and son in fine health and Tom wears
broad smile. ,a ~. ..s..-.
Miss Mary Perkins, who is now
making her home in Des Moines and
is doing very nicely in her profession
as hairdresser, is in the city for a
few days visiting her sister and see
ing some Of her old "beaux."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Courtney gave
a house party reception Tuesday
from 2 until II o'clock in honor of
their visiting friends, the Misses
Ethel and Maud Mcdowell of Bush
nell, ILL.,, and Miss Myhrrene New
some of Macomb, ILL.,, three of Illi-
nois' beautiful high school girls.
Fully 100 attended this reception.
The beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Courtney was decorated in autumn
leaves, palms and ferns and Xmas
decorations. The dining room table
was decorated with a large candy
basket surrounded by individuals
savory. Mr.. Clyde Glass furnished
music, assisted by Naomi Coalson.
The guests also played and sang solos.
A most enjoyable time was had by
all who called. Miss Lucille Morrison
attended the frappe bowl. Mesdames
James Woods, Effie Watkins and Mary
Midget were the reception commit
tee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

flee, doing we'll. e A. London .s the
backbone of this firm. The Jeffery
restaurant is the oldest and best res
taurant, doing we'll. Mr.. J. w. Nicely
has moved his grocery store out in
South Buxton on his own property
and is doing nicely. He owns beau
tiful home. Among those who own
small farms and nice homes adjoin-
ing town are Mr.. Chapman, H. H.
Harris, VIM. Humbles, John Jurkins,
w. H. London, c. r. Foster, w. ].
Jones, Mr.. Woodford, J. L. Harvey,
Fr, Taylor, VIM. Toler, VIM. Bates,
J. s. Woods, S. Guy, VIM. Brown, M.
Waites, Grant Brown, Mr.. Johnson,
Mr.. Bleakly, Mrs. Ruth Steele, G. H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

ployed by the company. He is very
successful. And DR.. G. S. Robinson,
who has a good practice among the
people. There are two lawyers, Hon.
Geo. H. Woodson and J. S. Spears.
Both are Howard university gradu-
ates. One hotel, managed by Mr.. Os-
car Peterson, very efficient and ex-
perienced man. 1t is a 1ew hotel,
called "Hotel Buxton" two stories,
completely modern, with steam heat.
in all the rooms. It was built and
owned by Ruben Gaines, one of the
wealthiest men in Buxton, costing
$4,000. This hotel is credit to the
Negro race. It is built of cement,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

incorporated town of about 5000 peo-
pie, located in Monroe county, north
of Abba, the county seat, about
twelve miles, on the county line be-
tween Mahaska and Monroe counties.
Truly to do justice I would need to
get out regular edition, but in the
small space I rave for this observa-
ton must necessarily be brief.
Buxton was founded about :welve
years ago by Mr.. VIM. Buxton, a
large mine operator, who was then
manager of the coal mines at Mucka-
KNOCK. He moved the mining camp
from Muchakinock to this place and
named the town in honor of him. 1t
has grown from little village to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, who started
for Hot Springs, Ark, for his health,
got as far as Topeka and was called
back to look after his insurance, as
his house and contents were totally
destroyed by fire.
The Progressive Woman's club met
in the home of Mrs. Gertrude Massey
last week in very interesting meet
ing. Domestic science was the topic
for discussion. The next meeting
will be held in the home Of Mrs.
Harry w. Miller, 20 East Ninth street.
We regret very much that Mrs. S.
Joe Brown, state organizer of Colored
Women's Clubs of Iowa, also member
of the Progressive Woman's club,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

the Cofax orchestra. At 10 p. m. a
two-course lunch was served to thirty
guests. Everyone seemed delighted
with the repast and as they departed
wished Mr.. and Mrs. Mash i long
and happy life. They received many
useful and valuable presents.
The store force has greatly in
creased for the holidays. The newly
added ones are Misses Leila Roberts,
Magnolia Sears, jeanette Chapman,
Mary Jane Reeves and Nellie Gallo
way.
Miss Bette Berkley of Hiteman is
expected in the city Wednesday to
spend the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

fireproof. There are one colored tall
or and two white ones. Dentist, DR..
L. r. Willis, who has a good prac-
tice. There are three colored church
es and two white. Rev. F. B. Wood
ward has charge of Zion Baptist, the
largest in the town. He is very
able, progressive Christian minister.
Rev. ]. L. Wharton is the new min
lister at the A. M. E. church. He is
an eloquent pulpit orator, a young
man who if he will can become a
strong minister Rev. c. H. Menden-
hall, formerly of the Zion Baptist, is
now at the Second Baptist of St.
James Baptist. His i'll health has
compelled him to 60 to Hot Springs,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

day to remain during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holland are re-
joicing over the arrival of fine boy
that came to their home the 10Th inst.
Mother and son doing nicely.
Mr.. Girls Miller, an old resident Of
Buxton, died last Friday.
Mrs. G.. w. Carter in an effort to
lower a window in which a knife
blade was lying, by some means cut
her hand very badly. She now has it
in a sling.
The following children who are at
tending school out of the city are
home to speed Christmas: Miss Riola
Buford, of T iteman, Mazarine Rags
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. A. R. Jackson and daughter,
Miss Freda, of Topeka, are in the
city, the guests of their mother-in-
law and grandmother, Mrs. Sally
Jackson. ~.
Miss Mae Ida Davis, who IS visit
ing her sister in Salt Lake City, has
much improved in health and will be
home about the 25th of January.
Mrs. Mamie Strong and two sons,
Hubert and Maurice, are spending
the holidays in Des Moines. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Watson, B. Mcdonald, Mr.. Ashby,
Hon. Geo. H. Woodson and many
others whose names I cannot just
now recall. They have two excellent
bands of about twenty-five pieces
each, under the direction of i Mr..
Oliver. Mr.. Richard Oliver has charge
Of the famous Buxton concert band
and his brother, Robt., has charge Of
the other.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

A Des Moines man had an attack
of muscular rheumatism in his shoul-
der. A friend advised him to 60 to
Hot Springs. That meant an expense
of $500 or more. He sought for
quicker and cheaper way to cure it
and found it in Chamberlain's Lini-
ment. Three days after the first
application of this liniment he was
well, For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Don't forget to buy your Golden
Jubilee Emancipation banquet ticket
so your plate will be reserved, so
cents per plate. Hon. Geo. H. Wood
son will make the principal speech.
Then a symposium of five-n,inute
speeches by anyone present. 1t will
be the only opportunity to express
your thanks for your freedom. Every
body should come.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

A very nice little birthday party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
barefield for their little son, Master
Edward, who was years old on De-
cember Goth. About fifteen of the
little children were present and
amused themselves with games.
stories, songs, and refreshments were
served and the little ones enjoyed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D. Mash OF
go Twelfth street delightfully."- enter
tanned a few of their friends at a
Christmas dinner. Covers were laid
for twelve. After having expressed
themselves as being delightfully."- en-
tertained the guests departed at a
late hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

The Misses Ethel and Maud Nc
Downold of Bushnell, ILL.,, and Miss
Mytunne Newsome of Macomb, ILL.,,
arrived in our city last Saturday to
visit as the guests Of the Misses
Coalson. They made call at the
Bystander Office and are enjoying
their visit very much. They will
leave this morning for Illinois.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Rev. S. Bates Of the Maple Street
Baptist church baptized eight persons
on Christmas day and added twenty
three new members to his church as
the result of the recent revival meet
ings. They will start the revival
meetings again after New Years day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

When in Des Moines stop at Mrs
Jake Smiths rooming house for good
rooms, neatly furnished. 511 Wesi
Third street, Des Moines. Phone,
Red $3.50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph passed
through the city Thursday, EN- ,oute
from Cedar Rapids to Ellsworth,
Kans. Mrs. Randolph visited her
cousin, Mrs. R. N. Hyde, whom she
had not seen for thirty-three years,
when they were young girls together
in Keosauqua, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Miss Victoria Medley, who has been
very sick the past three weeks, is
able to be out again. She and Mrs.
Hattie Douglass were in Abba and
Hamilton on Friday on business.
Miss Mary Jane Reeves of Des
Moines arrived in the city Wednes-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Jack Wilson returned Thurs
day from Western, Iowa, where she
visited few days with her husband,
who is travelling with a musical COM
pany and singing, the same company
that Mrs. Mae Ruff Johnson is with.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

TIE third quarterly conference of
Asbury chapel will be held Sunday.
December 20, at TIT West Eleventh
street. Rev. R. H. Young of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, will be present and conduct the
services All members and friends of
the church are expected to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. C. A. Cleggett and Mrs. Laura
j. Lewis, who are employed at Ames,
Iowa, in the agricultural college, are
spending a ten days rest at their
home in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Anna Collins of Chicago is in
our city spending the holidays, visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. West
Hurd, 1447 Fremont street. Mrs
Collins formerly lived here and
worked in the Harris-Emery depart
ment store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

The following are the repr ssenta-
tives from Des Moines who are at
tending the Interstate Literary So
ciety at Topeka, Kans.: Mrs. J. W.
Brown, Miss Estella Stanton, MIR. and
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Miss Gertrude
Hyde, Mr.. Jesse Graves and Miss
Nellie Leftage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Cass Lambert of Rock Island,
ILL.,, arrived in our city this week to
spend Xmas with her son, Mr.. and
Mrs Andy Fulton, on South Ninth
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mr.. Nelson Watkins of Albany,
Mo-, arrived in our city Tuesday to
visit his children, Mrs. j. L. Thomp-
son and Gus Watkins. He intends to
attend our great emancipation cele-
bration to be given on New Years
night at the Plymouth church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Watkins gave a
dancing party last Tuesday night in
honor of Miss Mytunne Newsome and
Misses Ethel and Maud McDownold
OF Bushnell, Ill. Quite a number
We're present and an enjoyable time
was had by all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27
EDITORS OBSERVATION OF
BUXTON, IOWA.
Some of Her Pusiness Men asd Her
MONIES.

There are many towns that are
admired and talked about because
of their age their history or some
event connected with it. Yet l am
to tell you in as brief manner of a
town not noted for its age or her
great men, but one that is perhaps
the most unique American town on
the map. 1t is Buxton, Iowa, an un-
twenty-five years. He is perhaps the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Emily Branch and Mrs. Chas.
Turner have as their holiday guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Griffin and Mrs.
Belle Mitchell of Evanston, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

The Holy Saints church people are
making a great success in East Des
Moines. One of their ordained saints
from Omaha, Neb., is here and as
sisting Rev. H. G. Darden IN the
meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Baker Dixon, the only son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Dixon, who is STU
dent in Chicago. is spending the hol-
idays with his parents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Finesse Bledsoe, student at the
State Agricultural college, is spend
ing the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L Shaw, on Six
teenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Remember the grand Golden Eman-
cipation Jubilee on New Years even
ing at Plymouth church, the only one
in the city. Come early.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

give Chamberlain's Tablets q trial.s
They are excellent. For sale BY all
dealers. @ \; s;.5s
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DES MONIES. IOWA. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 27 1912.

themselves immensely. 1t was given
at the residence of Master Edwards
grandfather, Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Hen
bricks, 1645 Buchanan street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. E. r. Banks left this week to
visit two weeks in Bloig, N. D.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Mrs. J. H. Shepard of Give, Iowa.
was in our city Thursday to attend
Geo. Wilson'S funeral.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-27

Subscribe for the Bystander,
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-22

Medical Inspection Of school childr, II
is great factor in the development OF
civic affairs. If the state has the right
10 compel children 10 go TO school 1t
also has the right toprotect the school
from contagious or infectious diseases
aud if il has that right 1t also has the
right TO discover whether or not e. II
diiions are favorable to contagion. In
"a careful examination Of the mouths
and throats Of the children in the
United States both in large cities aud
small villages il has been found that
fully one third of the number are suH.
ering from adenoids, enlarged tonsils
or some other afiliction. IL is "A com
mon thing and the condition is as true
of the children Of the rich as IL Is of
the children of the poor. II these
conditions are removed in time they
amount TO nothing but IL allowed to
continue in many cases the whole life
of the child is injured. Practical
school teachers now know that most
of the backwardncss of children and
their sluggish minds Is caused by the
presence of some kind OF abnormal
growth i'm the throat or nose. This
growth is a great hotbcd for the pro-
agatiou of disease and If any of the
more serious diseases gets Il start the
child has less than 1>hshting chance
for life.
We believe in the medical eXami-
nation of school children so that par
ents may know if there is anything
standing in the way of their children's ;
development. But this examination
ought To bc regular and often. While
spasmodic examinations are better
than none regular examinations are
much to be desired and should be a
part of school lie as the teaching of
cleanliness or arithmetic. If every
school board would cause medical
examination to be made at the begin.
ming of school many of the epidemics
of the winter months could be avcrtcd.
\ better day is dawning.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-22
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Electric Bells Protect Orchards.

So familiar have electric bells be
come to most of us that even their
sound at unexpected times or In un'
usual places rarely startles US. Not
so with birds. to which the sudden
ringing of a bell on tree or a pest
means something far more uncanny
than any scarecrow Tapping in the
wind Knowing this, the head master
Of an Austrian school has patented an
electric scarecrow system in which a
clock makes the connections at .rreg
ular intervals to electric bells scat
tered over the orchard