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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
IOWA STATE FEDERATION o
COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS

The eleventh annual Convention of
! the I. s. f. of G. w. G. was held May
$3.50 1912, in the Commercial Chamber
Hall, Sioux City, la. The business
meetings were opened at 8 a. m. and
2 p. m. Tuesday, May %. The after
noon was an educational meeting and
was in charge Of the Executive Board.
Tuesday evening at $3.50 was citizen 5
night, and the meeting was presided
over by Mrs. l.. NJ. Coats, president Of
A. I. p. club of Sioux City. The meet
ing was devoted to addresses and was
begun with prayer offered by Rev.
Dowdy, pastor of the A. M. E. church
of Sioux City. The address of well
come on behalf of the city was made
by Mayor Smith who gave to the con-
vention a hearty welcome; in behalf
of the Churches Rev. Knight, and in
behalf of the clubs, Mrs. l.. M. Coats.
The response in behalf of the l. S. F..
of C. w. G. , was given by Mrs. L. M.
Coats of Davenport.
On Wednesday, May 20, the first
hour was given over to the District
Boards for Memorial exercises, after
which Greetings were received from
Sioux City and from the first and Sec
and vice president, and also the edi-
toress. Reports OF officers and commit
tees, reports of Credential committee.
The afternoon was spent in the report
Of the clubs. Thirty.eight delegates
responded at roll call. The principle
feature of the evening was the pres-
dents annual address. Mrs. G. B.
Lewis, Honorary president, in few
well chosen words introduced the pres
ident, Mrs. J. B. Rush Of Des Moines.
Thursday morning, May 80, the con-
vention opened at 8 O'Clock and was
devoted to reports of Business COM
mittees. The state decided to estab-
lsh an Industrial home. for girls, and
also to be Incorporated.
Greetings were read from the Min
nesota Federation of Woman's clubs.
Twenty Century Woman's League of
Mobile, Ala, and from the National
president, Miss Elizabeth c. Carter.
The afternoon session contained a
report of the Treasurer. A medal was
awarded the First District for bring
ing in the most money to apply to the
sinking fund. Election Of officers re-
suited in the President, Mrs. j. B.
Rush being unanimously reelected
First 1--WE President; Mrs. Emma
Gardner If Ottumwa, Second Vice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The grand officers, subordinate Of
ficers and members of the order OF
the Eastern Star in this city celebrat-
ed Esther Day their annual festival
in honor of Queen Esther one of the
FIVE great heroines of the order with
appropriate ceremonies at Maple st.
Baptist church last Sunday afternoon
at three O'clock. The exercises were
in charge of Princess Oziel Chapter
No. 9 but by special invitation the
officers and members of Princess Tor
ali Chapter No. 10 also turned out
and participated in the program
which consisted Of music by the choir
of Maple St. Church; Scripture read
ing by Rev. Bates, pastor; a paper
"Our Five Heroines" by Mrs. leila
Robinson, Past Matron of Oziel Chap
ter; an address 1.-THE Life and Char
acter of Queen Esther" by Mrs. Jessie
McClain, Worthy Matron of Zorah
Chapter; short sermon by j. H.
Reynolds Grand Chaplain and an ad-
dress "Our Order Of the. Eastern
Star" by s. Joe Brown, Grand Patron.
Mrs. Eta Holland, Worthy Matron OF
Oziel Chapter acted as Mistress OF
Ceremonies and Mrs. Maude Wiki
son, Grand Marshal as Officer of the
Day. 49,. ;.,... 4-s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
YOU CAN'T BEAT 1T!

. The way that Brown & Davis have
catered to the sporting public in the
last two weeks they have spent over
half thousand dollars in improve
ments. Their walls are now graced
with one-quarter dozen latest revolv-
ing electric fans that seem to bow the
hearty welcome of these two men. In
front they have installed a Seeburger
Artist Electric piano. 1t is needless
to say that the latest ragtime music
is here to be heard during the hours
of business.
Their stock of Foreign and Domes-
tic cigars and Tobaccos, Snuff and
Cigarette makings are second to none.
They always have a supply of cold
sodas, chewing gum and Hershey's
chocolates. Cordial treatment to one
and all alike. Early or late either Mr..
Brown or Mr.. Davis is there to greet
you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. Thomas Edward Harris and Miss
Anna Gertrude Reeves were solemnly
united in marriage Tuesday, May %,
1912, at $50 p. m. The ceremony took
place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reeves.
2O5 Arthur avenue. An elaborate four
course dinner was served at TOO o clock
4 Tor which the table was beautifully
decorated. and covers laid for twenty
Of the bride and groom's relatives and
friends. The guests departed wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris happy and
successful life. ~. "a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE

~. ! nave used your Pomade. Its the
~, ~ .nlng ! ever used for making curly
~ ne smooth. I have not finished
y =. alst bottle. but can zee wonderful
/ 49, s, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes Of
\ ~ " lords Hair Pomade for harsh
I Ro asUo O., and unruly hair and Ford's
I ,l.,, y mite Skin Lotion for the com
\ 49, = Ask your druggist for them.
I! ~ su J. and get the genuine (Ford's)
scInred BY the Ozonize{l or
w Company, Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Leonard Alexander one of the sons
of Price Alexander returned from
near Pierre, S. Oak, where he has
taken claim of 100 acres of land
and has now proven up on it. So he
came to visit his parents, also to see
his brother Archie who will graduate
next week from Iowa City at the
State University. These are two of
our exemplary young men, both grad.
" uating from the Des Moinesc High
school. One started in one direction,
namely, agriculture; and the other
one pursued the educational route.
Both have been successful thus far.
The former has his quarter section of
land proved up; the other has finish.
ed his full collegiate course in one of
the best universities of America. We
bespeak success to both of these wor-
thy young Iowa men. D.. /. LIB. ..s .s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The members of Union Congrega-
uonal church has extended a call to q
minister, and it is to be hoped by the
members and friends Union church
Will soon have a regular pastor. ,On
next Sunday Rev. Joees of the East
side A M. E. Mission will prdac in the
morning. Everybody invited to come
out early Sunday School at IL o'clock
az which time Children's Day will be
* observed with appropriate music and
.eeltatlons by the little children. Every
body invited. ...<..--5 @S II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
PROGRESSIVE VICTORY.

On last Monday the people register.
ed their choice of candidates for the
nomination on all parties at the
state wide primary election. And
most all of the Progressive candi.
dates swept the deck as usual in
Iowa when that is an issue as pri.
mary. Senator w. s. Kenyons vic.
tory was more than a landslide; 1t
was an avalanche. He beat Editor
Young by about 10000 majority. Lieu
tenant Governor George w. Clark led
his nearest opponent, Prof. Holden,
by $4,000. Attorney Geo. H. Wood.
son was nominated by at least 500
votes ahead of his nearest opponent
In Monroe county for the Legislature.
1t was great day for the Progress.
sives and their cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Calvin Carey entertained at
her beautiful home in Lake Park.
the Birthday club at coquet party,
last Thursday, May 30th in honor of
her guest, Mrs. Small from Buxton.
A lovely time was reported and the
ladies were amused By playing GRO
quet and shooting at a target, prizes
being won for shooting by Mrs. Hen
derson LIST, Mrs. Carey I'd. For cro-
quet, Mrs. Lewis LIST, Mrs. Wells 3D.
A lovely two course luncheon was
served. Among the guests was Mrs.
Bell Woods from Chicago, whom all
the ladies were much pleased to see.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

President; Mrs. L. M. Coats, Sioux
City, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Alice
Thompson, Muscatine Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson,
Buxton, Treasurer; Mrs. J. P. Hamil-
ton Des Moines, State Organizer!
Mrs. Chesure, of Ottumwa, Chaplain.
The president was elected to represent
the Federation at the National conven-
tion which meets in Hampton, Vir-
GINA, the week Of July. It was de-
cided to meet in Clarinda next year,
but out of courtesy to Davenport the
Clarinda delegates coded the meeting
to Davenport, and they decided to en-
terrain. the Executive Board, which
meets the fourth Friday in Septem-
Der.
The evening session was devoted to
installation Of officers by the Honor
airy President, Miss Jessie Walker of
Marshalltown, after which the Presi-
dent appointed the following standing
Committees:
Chairman Social Purity, Mrs. Harry
Horne, Cedar Rapids.
Chairman Educational, Mrs. G. B.
Lewis, Davenport. ....
Chairman Child Study, Mrs. Asa Will
liams, Clinton. .a +a
Chairman Household Economics,
Mrs. Maud Jones, Clarinda.
Chairman Arts and Craft, Mrs. A. J.
Hudson, Sioux City. i. ~.
Chairman Rescue Work, Miss Vida
.,s,a Warren, Marshalltown. ea6.g
Chairman Philanthropic, Mrs. Bell
Watkins, Buxton.
Chairman Forestry, Mrs. $. White. In
dianola. f7Fsg s t551 #
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
wooDsoN MONROE NOMINEE
Incomplete Returns Assure His Sue
cess.

George H. Woodson, republican
nominee for representative from
Monroe county, was in Des Moines
last night ON business. While COM
plete returns from all precincts were
not available yesterday, he had a
lead of 800, which assured him the
nomination as precincts containing
only $50 republican votes had not re-
ported.
Mr.. Woodson is Negro, and If
elected will be the first of bur race
to occupy seat in the Iowa legisla-
,ture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
BYSTANDER ANNIVERSARY.

Everybody has a birthday, why
not the Iowa State Bystander Co.? On
next Monday eighteen years ago ten
of our leading Des Moines citizens,
viz: J. H. Shepard, VIM. Coalson,
Thos. Barton, John d. Reeler, E. T.
Banks, JEFF Logan, James Todd, Ben
]. Holmes, Chas. and Thad. Ruff or
ganized themselves into a stock COM
pany and incorporated it to operate
a newspaper in Des Moines, and
from that week until now the Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
Movers Sharpened-Dawsons Hardware.

The birthday club met in regular
business meeting last Saturday at
Mrs. Henderson's 1925 Third street.
All members were present. A very
fine time was enjoyed by all. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Jen-
ME Taylor, who will take the club
to Greenwood Park for an outing
June 2Sth,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

/. After proving up on his claim in
South Dakota, Mr., j. Leonard Alex
ander arrived in our city Tuesday to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Alexander. He will also visit his
brother Archie in Iowa City and re-
main there to attend the graduating
exercises. w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

of ]. s. +. C. w. c., Sec. of Princess
Zorah Chapter No. 10 for one year,
organist OF Union Congregational
church for the past three years, or.
ganized in the Sunday school the only
graded primary department in the
state and was for five years superin.
tendent OF said department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. l.. ] Shelton, one of our leading
tonsorlal artists, left Thursday for St.
Louis and Kansas City, Mo, where he
will Join his wife and sister-in-law,
Mrs. A. Jones. They will visit their
old home before returning. I.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Emma Harris who has been
sick for several months and who was
taken to the hospital has not improv-
led very much. She was taken home
although she is very low. '-.,
Mr. C. S. Stewart who is very sick
\ is reported to be a little better at
this writing, although a very sick
man. -!...-..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

We wish to thank Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Tracy Blagburn for their kindness in
making the opening of the Utopia
Cafe success, by having party of
fourteen to a nice supper which was a
success. r~
Mr.. and Mrs. j, H. Mcclure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

A very impressive memorial exer-
else was held Decoration Day at the
grave of the late N. E. Morton of this
city, who died Feb. 4, 1905, by Floyd's
Drum Corps. Mr.. Morton was the or
ganizer of this drum corps 10 years
ago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

4 The Dramatic Art club met with
Mrs. J. H. Brown and studied Book X.
Of Paradise Lost, also listened to re-
ports from c. N. C. of l. S. Federation.
the club, will meet next week with
Miss Georgia Blackburn, 18th and
/. Park St. 81 s:%..2.. .,,4,.3s sess~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. T. w. Bell attorney at law of
Leavenworth, Kansas, passed through
our city last Sunday en- route from
st. Paul, where he had ben to attend
to legal business. He stopped over in
our city and spent Sunday with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mr.. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo-,
came up last week to spend Decora-
ton Day here and to decorate his
wife's grave. He was an old, soldier
of the Civil War. While here he was
the guest Of his son, Gus, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. L. Thompson. He return
ed home last Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
vacuum Sweepers-Dawson's Hardware.

P Inc Iowa State Bystander collect
~ Will sta: out next Monday on his
aaaual collecting tour. He will first
VISIT Mason City, Iowa, Monday June
su' Minneapolis, MINI, Tuesday,
#rAa wednesday, June II and IL; st.
aul, thursday and Friday, June Ii
as saa "A; Dubuque, Iowa, Saturday, and
,r ~ Ill.,, during the week of June
III. watch for further announce
III, eus ana be ready to pay UP your
subscription dues, .1..1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
CoRINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SUNDAY. June 9th,
June 9th

1890 a. m. and s p. m.-Rev. D. b..
Murff, returned missionary from Cape
Town, South Africa will be present
and will speak to us at both services,
u m. Sunday School and O'Clock B.
Y.P. U. T. L. Griffith, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
Be prepared to pay up your 1919
Subscription dues. N@& ii.

. The Minister'S and Deacons' Union
and Iowa, Nebraska Baptist Sunday
school convention will hold their an
nual meeting at Mt. Pleasant, June
18th to 10Th. la,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

An eulogy was read by Mrs. Charles
Floyd. The drum corps paid tribute
to their departed leader by sounding
"taps' over the beautifully decorated
grave. Prayer by Brother Patterson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Eeach age Of our lives has its joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain g Tablets 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, 1912-06-07
MRS. s. JOE BROWN, DIES MONIES
STATE ORGANIZER.

She was the founder and first Edi.
tor of the Iowa Colored Woman" and
is at present president of the Intel
lectual improvement club, chairman
of the Executive Committee of the
Des Moines' Mothers Congress, and
a member of the Ways and Means
Committee of the National Associa.
ton of Colored Women.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. J. p Hamilton, elected for The
third time treasurer of the |. S. F. G..
w. c., charter member, several times
president OF the He b. .. h. O., the
oldest woman's club in the state, and
Daughter for the fourth time Of Rose
Temple No. SO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
MISS MAYRiE /. BELL, EDlTRESs
OF |. s. r. C. W. c.

Miss Maybe I. Bell newly appoint
ed Editress of the l. S. T. c. w. C..
was organizer and president for two
years of the M. CT. club, also ex-
chairman of Arts Crafts committee
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07
CITY NEWS.
Mrs, E. T. Hicks is quite sick at her
home, 1S41 Buchanan street.
Window Screens Dawson's Hardware.
Mr., L. j. Shelton's mother left this
vaek for Keokuk to visit her old home.
Mrs. Harrison Gould made business
trip to Canton, Mo. her old home last
week. ~, -..r.... q.

Willie Roy who is very sick is grow
inc weaker each day and his friends
are alarmed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

The NJ. C. T. Club will meet next
Monday evening at Mrs. ]. H. Perkins
on 18th st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Screen Doors-Dawson's Hardware.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

Mrs. Addie Johnson of Buxton, Ia,
is the newly elected Worthy Grand
Conductress of the Electa Grand
Chapter of the o. E. s. Of Iowa. Mrs.
Johnson has been long connected
with this order. She Is a very active
worker in her local chapter, also very
active in both church and club work
in Buxton. She owns q beautiful
home and takes great pride in keep
ing it in nice condition. She is one
OF the coming o. e, s. ladies'.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-06-07

n seteen Wire Dawson's Hardware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
bEL.FASS

Ada Augusta Mariner was mar
ricd to George Lucas Bowman. of
Brookline. one of the twin sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner L. Bowman,
Saturday, at the home Of the bride,
Rev. Ashley c. Smith of Bangor Of
ficiated
The funeral of the late Olive A.
Wood. wife of stephen S. Wood, took
place, at o'clock Sunday afternoon,
at her late home Rev. William
Vaughan of the Trinity Reformed
church officiated. There were many
beautiful floral offerings and many
friends in attendance Mrs. Wood died.
Wednesday night after an illness of
several weeks. A husband, sons and
daughters and several grandchildren
survive. She was 10 years of age and
was born in St Adams, Me. the
daughter of the late John and Gym
thia Fogg) Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Aehorn of
East Belfast have gone to Peteboro
" H, where riley will visit their
daughter, Mrs Aldana Tetley and
family.
Mrs. james DeVere of Bangor is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jennie
Garrow.
Mrs. Clarence knowlton has return
ed to her home in East Belfast, after
surgical operation in the Tapley
hospital in High street.
Fred slavery and daughter, Miss
Ethel, have gone to Somerville for 4
visit, the guests of Miss Bessie Up
ham. Mr.. SaVery will return home,
Monday, but his daughter will re-
main several weeks and will visit in
several Massachusetts cities.
Wyatt Carrow has returned from
a two-weeks visit in Bangor, where
he was the guest of his sister, Mrs.
James De We're.
Miss Lila Houston of Boston is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. 6. Osborn
Lord in Condor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21

J fought it from Jewell Brothers in
Canaan.
Canaan is noted for its aged people,
and it has been found that, for a
town Of its size It has more people
at tie age of 50, than any other town
in the county. 1t has the oldest citi-
zen in Maine. Ben Priest, who is now
100 years old. and probably the old
est woman is Mrs. CiarisSa Goodrich.
who is * years cid. Her sister. Mrs.
Amy Hubbard, is "a. The next Oldest
man is John Bingham. who is 81. and
other aged people are: Lucinda Farm
nam. about 50; Mrs. Tracy BuzIell, 90;
Mrs. Mary Holt. SO: Rufus Williams,
50; Mrs, Rufus Williams, 50; Salem
Edwards, so: Hartley Weymouth, SO.
MIR and Mrs. George Williams of
Hartland passed Sunday at the home
OF Air and Mrs. George L. Fair
grieve.
The first manufacturer in town to
generate his own electricity for light
ing purposes is L. l.. Savage who has
installed in his pulp mill IA generator
and dynamo for this purpose.
Ma and Mrs J. \. Smith returned.
Friday. from Boston where they have
been visiting Mr.. Smiths son Earl.
NJ. !. Allen, who has been visiting
relatives and frie nds in Boston and
Haverh.Ii returned, Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Smith cele-
bratod their first marriage anniver-
sary. Friday evening, by inviting
friends to supper and 4 jolly social
evening followed. Mrs. Smith was
Miss Eessie Allen. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs NJ. J. Alien.
on account of the rain, Saturday,
the football game between SkoWhe-
gan and Abbott at Pennington was
The game will be played
Iere. at . I. NJ, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry CroWell, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Turner Walter and
Edward Hight passed Saturday and
at Mr. flights 1000-acre farm
in Brighton.
Tile opening of Canaan hotel Fri
day evening, was observed by a grand
celebration, 1850 people gathering from
various sections for grand bali. mu-
sic being furnished by Kendall's Or
ehestra. This hotel is to be run by
parties from New Brunswick II is
owned by George Washhurn and has
been leased for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
DO YOU ENJOY EATING
Or Does Everything You Eat Dis
tress You.

Experts declare that the reason
stomach disorders are so common in
this country is due 10 hasty and care
less habits of eating. stomach troubles
and rundown conditions also usually
go together.
John Lind, of Oneonta. n y, says.
u had a bad stomach trouble for fit
teen years and became so weak that
could hardly walk or do any work
My appetite was very poor, and u
seemed impossible 10 get any relief.
Since taking two bottles of Ninol /
find that il has already made re-
markahle improvement IN my heaith
my digestion is much stronger and !
have gained in weight"
Vpol makes a weak stomach strong
because it strengthens and tones NJ
the Weakened tired and oVertaNed
nerves of the digestive organs Ninol is
easily assiniilated by the weakest
stomaehs and is delicious 10 the taste
Try a bottle Of Vinal With the Ue-
dcrstludng that yeur mono@ will 10
returned If it does not help YOU Bow
ditch, Webster X Co, Augusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
Funeral of Late Mrs. Hamilton.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah
j. Hamilton was held. at 2.S0 o'clock,
Sunday afternoon. at her late home
No l Lincoln street, and was very
largely attended Large delegations
from all the societies of which the
deceased was member, the church
es We're all represented and the neigh
bors and friends were present TO show
their sympathies. The floral offerings
We're many and very beautiful, al
most completely burying the casket
ont of sight. The funeral services Were
brief but impressive. Rev. j. w. Steele
was the officiating minister. The bear
ers We're the sons-in-law and grand
sons of Mrs. Hamilton. Levi T. Will
liams, Horace G.. Turner, Hamilton
Turner and M. l.. Hughes. The inter
ment VS. at the City cemetery.