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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS.

The wonder party given by the }.
S. Y. club at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Lavell was a great success. The
main feature was the fortune teller.
She was fine and told some good for
tunes.
Mr.. w. Brown of Marshalltown.
formerly of Buxton, is in our CITY
perhaps to stay indefinitely. Mr..
Brown possesses beautiful voice and
we hope the choir will solicit his ser
vices. Our choir is one to be proud
of.
The Culture club will serve lunch
con at the skating rink every Mon
day night. Last Monday was their
first night to serve, and very neat
sum was realized. They wish to ex-
tend many thanks to Mr.. John Jack"
son for securing this night at the
rink for them.
The Missionary society met Mon
dav evening with its president, Mrs
Bessie M. Peterson.
Mrs. Clyde Washington OF Burning
ton is visiting relatives and FRIENDS:
The One More Effort club met Fri
day at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. Rasp'
berry.
Rev. Ford filled the pulpit Sunday
evening and those present listened to
a very interesting sermon. :,
Those who attend the skating RINK
should not abuse the privilege by
making trouble. Mr.. Kennedy has SC
kindly given US one night out OF the
week. We should show our apprecl'
alton. as there is no other place
opened to us for enjoyment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
KEOKUK NEWS.

Mrs. Maria Greene has returned
from an extended visit with her niece,
Mrs. Myrtle Holder, in Denver, Colo.
The Music club of Pilgrims Rest
Baptist church gave an entertainment
last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Dan Dean recently was serious
ly injured in fall. AS result two
ribs were broken and other minor in
juries. Latest report he was doing
nicely. We hope no other complica-
tions may arise.
Mrs. Lena Porter is the newly
elected superintendent of Bethel "A.
M. E. church. Mrs. Porter is an en-
thusiastic Sunday school worker and
much interest is being manifested
under her supervision.
Mr.. VIM. Bland, who has been an
employe in the blacksmith shop Of his
brother, Jno. land, for several years,
is now engaged in business for him
self, conducting a shop on South
Tenth street. Mr.. Bland is first
class workman and solicits the pa
,ronage of all who desire this grade
of work.
Mrs. Matte Case is convalescent,
after a siege Of illness.
The county fair at Bethel church
was a decided success. Much credit
is due the officers and members Of
the Intellectual Improvement club.
Invitations have been received in
our city for the marriage Of Rev. H.
p. Jones and Miss Caroline B. Mon
joy at ST. James A. M. E. church, st.
Paul, Minnesota, on the eve of No.
vember Goth.
The Misses Evelyn Frye and Thel-
ina Smith entertained number of
friends at Halloween party Friday
evening, October 31st, at the home OF
Miss Frye. Many games were
played during the evening, after
which a light luncheon was served.
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed
by all.
The Sunshine club Of Bethel are
credited with having paid $104.6O Cor
the painting of the parsonage.
Mr.. VIM. Martin has been employed
by GAINESVILLE, Ohio, tile firm. He
is at this writing working in Warsaw,
III. From there he will 60 to jack
sonville. We are glad of the rapid
advancement Mr.. Martin is making in
his line of work.
Mrs. Morgan of Palmyra, NO., was
called last week to the bedside of her
sister, Mrs. Sarah Holland johnson,
who has been quite ill for some time.
Mr.. Henry Allen, one Of our veter-
ans, is suffering from internal in:
juries he received from fall. We
hope he may soon be out again.
The supper and program at the
First African Baptist church last
Thursday evening was decided sue
cess.
Officer Thos. Freeman was in
Carthage, ILL.,, few days last week
on business.
Mr.. Everett Holmes was confined
to his home with sickness few days
last week, but is now able to be out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
MOLINE NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Curd have re-
turned from a three weeks trip to
Denver and Colorado Springs. While
in Denver they were entertained at
dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay,
formerly of Rock Island. They report
an excellent visit.
Mrs. Venice Pace of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. VIM. Make.
A Busy Bee society has been organ
lied at the A. M. E. church and the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Jonas Marshall; vice presi-
dent, Miss Bertha Bradley; secretary,
Mrs. Harry Stewart; treasurer, Miss
Clara Tarver.
Mrs. Charity Day entertained the
H. @. B. club and Tri-City ladies at
her home Thursday afternoon, Octo-
ber 80. The president called the club
to order and Mrs. Day introduced. her
guests, Mesdames Venice Pace Of
Minneapolis, Minn.; H. Burris, A. Bur-
rris, J. McClane, ex-president Of the
Illinois Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs, and J. Bradley of Rock
Island, Eugene Allen and Turner OF
Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sellers and
baby daughter, Katherine, have de-
parted for their home in Marshall
town, Iowa, after spending week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cor
man.
Mrs. Brown Robinson entertained a
number of her friends at Hallow-
cen party at her home Friday even
ing. The evening was spent with
cards and music. A Halloween
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Members of the A. M. E. church
are making arrangements for a
Thanksgiving dinner. More particu'
lars later.
The H. @. B. club will hold their
! next business meeting with Mrs. j. l.
Jones, 2426 Fourteenth street, Thurs
| dav afternoon, November 13, at
o'clock.
The Halloween social and concert
given by the steward helpers of the
A. M. E. church was a decided sue
cess, both socially and financially
| The musical concert was enjoyed b!
a large audience. w.
Mr.. Tom Turk, who has been OF
the sick list, is able to be out again.
All are invited TO attend pie so
rial at the A.. NJ. E, church Tuesda!
evening, November II, to be given b.
+he stewardess board. ,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
FORT MADISON, IOWA.

Rev. L. H. Owens preached to
large crowd Sunday evening. He is
doing a good work here. Sunday
morning baptism was administered.
The candidate was Miss Ruth Mack,
one of our high school girls and one
who will be a great worker.
Rev. J. w. Bowles is in Keokuk
this week, but will return the last of
the week, to be at the Second Baptist
church here on Sunday.
Mr.. Calvin Anderson Of Chicago is
here visiting his parents and old ac-
quaintances.
Mrs. Robert Goodwin has returned,
after visit of three weeks at Atchi-
son, Kans. =
Mrs. Ambrose Jackson entertained
Mrs. E. J. Thomas at o'clock dinner
Wednesday. ~sss ..... .. .,.@,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Mrs. McGaugh of Richmond will
spend the winter with her son, Prince
McGaugh, of 2S05 Mary street.
A wedding that took place in
Brunswick last week was when Miss
Adora Payne and Mr.. P. j. Sander
son of jefferson City were united in
the holy bonds Of matrimony. Rev.
J. II. Brooks Of this city performed
the ceremony. The bride was we'll
known here, as she had been living
here for the past few years. They
will make their home on the farm Of
Mr.. Sanderson, which is near Jeffer-
son City. Mrs. Cora Hackney of this
city was among the guests.
Mr.. Powell and son of Savannah
have returned from Des Moines, Iowa.
where they had been plastering very
fine residence.
The third annual bazaar at the Ma
sonic Temple M. E. church began last
Monday night and continued until to-
night. They had number of attrac-
tive booths, where you could secure
different articles, also program was
rendered each evening.
Hon. Ralph w. Tyler, former audi
tor of the U. S. treasury, who is now
travelling organizer for the National
Negro Business League, delivered an
address at the Ebenezer A. NJ. E.
church last Monday night in the in
terest of that league. Mr.. J. F. Ram
sey was chairman Of the meeting. AS
the date of the meeting was changed
from Friday night, as Mr.. Tyler was
delayed by train wreck, the attend
ance was not very large, yet the
meeting served to have some good
suggestions made about giving more
patronage to the Afro-Americans
who are engaged in business.
Mr.. William Walker and Miss
Ethylene Osborn were married last
Friday evening at the home of the
brides parents. They have both lived
here for years and their many friends
extend congratulations. Who will be
the next of the younger set to en-
bark upon the matrimonial sea?
Don't all speak at once.
The C. M. E. conference, which was
held in this city last week, beginning
last Tuesday night by a reception for
Bishop Lane, was concluded last Sum
day night. All the sessions were we'll
attended and Sunday people were
turned away at all three of the SER
vices. Prof. B. T, Perkins had charge
of the choir and played the piano dur
ing the week. Our present pastor.
Rev. Mccullough, was returned for
another year, as stated in our previ-
Gus notes that church and parsonage
has been remodeled, due principally
to s. the 4untiring efforts Of Rev. Nc
Cullough, and we are glad that the
bishop decided to let him remain. The
annual conference will meet next year
at Topeka, Kans.
DR.. Anthony and Mr.. Jones Of Kan
sas City were among the visitors
here last week.
Robt. Swinney lost the diamond out
of his ring several days ago. He Of
fered a liberal reward, but as yet it
has not been returned to him.
Mrs. M. Watson of Albany was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Scott a
few days last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

4 Mr.. and Mrs. L. Berry Of Jersey
City, N. j., who spent last week in
the city visiting old friends, left
Thursday night for Union City, Ind.
where they will visit with Mr.. Berry's
sister before returning east. On
Tuesday evening they were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Gould at whist. About
fourteen couples were present and
We're served with a dainty luncheon.
All reported pleasant evening. On
Wednesday Mrs. VIM. Coalson enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Berry to dinner.
They were also entertained at dinner
by Mrs. Wilburn Of East Walker
street on Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
Musical and Literary Program

The last program of the year to be
given by the City Convention Of Liter
ary clubs will be rendered on Monday
evening, Nov. "a, at St. Paul's A. M
E. church, corner Second and Center
streets. The persons who will repre-
sent Des Moines at the annual meeting
of the Interstate Literary Association
will give the numbers which they will
render at Atchison, Kan. next month.
Clyde Glass, Mrs. Frank P. Johnson,
Prof, W. H, Warricks and Miss Sarah
johnson will contribute vocal and in
strumenral selections. The public is
cordially invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
FORT MADISON, IOWA.
(Special to Bystander.)


Saturday evening at 7:3O fire was
discovered at the rooming house at
300 Fifth street. The new auto chem
ical made it's initial run to the fire
and saved most of the property. The
roof was badly damaged and will
have to be replaced. Those occupy
ing rooms in the house who suffered
greatest losses in wearing apparel
only are Mr.. Frank E. Harter Of the
Anthes Cleaning Co., Mr.. Geo. Davis,
employed nights at the Santa Fe
shops; Lillian Bragg and Eunice Cain
and son, who lost all of their clothing.
The property, owned by Mr.. Dodd,
was covered by $40O insurance. No
insurance carried by occupants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
What Would You Do?

In case Of a burn or scald wnae
would you do to relieve the pam!
Such injuries are liable to occur IN
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain S
salve applied on soft cloth will re-
lieve the pain almost instantly ana
unless the injury is very severe one.
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving a scar. For sale by all deal
ers. ~. .v.. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

The Hon. Jeff Logan, 1882 Lyon St.,
the opossum king, with his assistant,
Albert Cater. 781 W. 18th street,
caught 2l pound opossum, the largest
opossum ever caught in Iowa and have
had him since April lst. Ifhe can get
two more like this one will have his
annual opossum supper for his friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
Tha Marv Church Terrell club was

Tha Mary Church Terrell club was
entertained Monday evening by Mrs.
Colleen Jones. The lesson for the
evening was the life of Sir Thomas
Moore and his poem "Utopia" led by
Mrs Jones also parlim entary drill,
After current events refreshments
were served and club adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Arthur Jones on West
14th street next week. Study of Sir
Phillip Sydney and his poems lead ty
Mrs. Perkins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
UNION CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

Morning services at 10:45, at which
time Mrs. E. L. Davis will address
the congregation.
Evening services. Subject, "Chris-
tianity Among the Commonplace"
Would like to have as many as pos
sible hear Mrs. Davis, as she is an
officer of the National Association OF
Colored Women's Clubs, also is doing
great work with the Phillis Wheatly
Home in Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

The Wednesday night club was en-
tertained by Miss Florence Russ. The
game Of bridge whist was enjoyed,
after which refreshments were served.
The prize was awarded to Miss Geradia
Clay. Club will meet next week with
Mrs. C irrie Stone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Rev. S. B. Moore, P. E. of the Des
Moines district Of the A. M. E. church.
held his first quarterly meeting since
the annual conference last Sunday at
the A. M. E. church. He was greet
ed with a large crowd and glorious
day spent. We are glad to welcome
Rev. Moore back as our P. E.. He is
making many friends here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Mir. L. J. Shelton has sold his fine
five-chair barber shop this week. 1t
was the finest tcnsorial shop owned
by colored man in Iowa. We do not
know what line of business that Mr..
Shelton will follow now. We are
sorry to lose this business enterprise,
which Employed several colored peo-
pie. 1t il row owned by white man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Don't forget t." attend the Citizens
Banquet next Friday night, Nov. 2lst,
at Union Congregational church. This
meeting is to interest the public in the
Masonic Temple Building Association.
We all should give our support and
means to aid the colored people to own
a busi less block of their own.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Mr.. R. Benton Cabbell of Manila,
P. l., arrived in cur city this week to
visit with his sister, Mrs. E. B. Ellis
ton, on Walnut street. Mr.. Cabbell
is a very interesting man to talk with
about our western islands, as he is in
the department. of sanitation and
transportation and has lived in this
country for the past twelve years. He
will make a short address Sunday
morning at the Union Congregation
al church. Everybody invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright Of Bux-
ton, Iowa, spent Thursday in our city
on business. They stopped with Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Thompson, 1906 w.
Twentieth street. Mr.. Wright is a
successful business man of Buxton.
He has bought very beautiful mod
ern house and lot out near Drake nj
versity. :,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

The Princess Zorah Chapter, 0. E..
S. will hold their regular meeting on
Wednesday evening instead of Tues
day for the initiation Of candidates.
All members and candidates please
take notice. BY order Of Mrs. Maud
Wilkinson, W. NJ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
FORT DODGE. IOWA.

Cooper & Russells cafe gave a
chicken pie supper and chitterling sup
per Saturday evening. Everyone en-
joyed themselves.
Miss Alice Mitchell Of Webster City
was a guest and visitor Of Mrs. Edith
Brown. 80"
MIR. Edd Miller, who lived in our
citv and went to Holstein, Iowa, was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Rev. Henry McCraven will give a
special talk Sunday afternoon at the
A. M. E. Sunday School on the life and
death of Moses. Rev. McCraven is
we'll versed in the bible history and all
students should hear him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

The officers and chairmen Of the
State Federation will call or write to
Mrs. Harvey Brown for letter heads.
Residence, 1904 Bluff street, or phone
Red 4266.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from a disordered condition of the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamberlain Tablets. For sale by
all dea.e,s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

A splendid church service is prepared
for next Sunday morning at Union
Congregational church. Mrs, Davis of
Chicago. the great lecturer, will speak
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

MADAME WATKINS will open her
school of Dressmaking Nov. 10th at
her residence, 2l13 Mondamin avenue.
The school will continue throughout
the season. School open at $3.50 p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14
CITY NEWS.
Mrs. w. M. Smith, sister of Mrs. G.
r Mcclure has returned to her home
in St. Paul.

Mrs. G. R. Mcclure tharks her many
friends for their kindness shown her
sister, Mrs. Josie Sparks, during her
illness while in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

A telegram just received announcing
the death of Mr.. Alex Birney.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-14

Subscribe for The Bystander.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
The Turk In Consta ntinople.

Terrible scenes were witnessed in
COnstantinople when Mohammed H.
captured the city in 1853. When the
conquerors entered they slew 1000 and
made slaves of all who took refuge in
the sanctuary of st. Sophia. Gibbon
records the fate of the 10000 prison
ers: Male captives were bound with
cords, the females with their wells and
grdles. The. senators were linked with
their slaves. the prelates with the por-
tiers of the church and young men of
a plebeian class with noble maids
whose faces had been invisible to the
sun and their nearest kindred. and In
this common state of captivity the
ranks of society were COMPOUNDED. the
ties of nature were cut asunder, and
the memorable soldier was careless of
the fathers groans. the tears of the
mother and the lamentations Of the
children"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
Purifying the Air In Rooms.

To purify the air of offices or sick
rooms soak IA few pieces of brown pa
per in a solution of saltpeter and allow
them to dry. When desired for use
lay handful of flowers of lavender.
which can be got at any drug store
on a tin pan with few pieces of the
freshing and agreeable and drives
away insects. If hot water is procura-
BILE a few drops of Oil of lavender in
glass of very hot water Is good. 1t
purifies the air at once and effectually
rids the room of flies and insects of
all kinds -Scientific American.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
DO FLYING FISH FLY?
Science Thinks Not, but Many OBJ
servers Say They Do.

The much mooted question, do fly
ing fish fy?" is discussed by William
Allingham in the Nautical Magazine.
The orthodox scientific opinion Is that
the wings of the flying fish merely
serve as parachute to sustain the fish
for a brief period In the air after he
has launched himself out Of the water
by powerful screwlike movement of
his tail. According to this view, the
fish has no power of directing his
flight after he has left the water.
However, Mr.. dillingham;. who is a
nautical expert attached to the British
meteorological Office and is in constant
intercourse with seamen, reports many
observations that tend to controvert
this opinion, Certain observers claim
that the wing fins are in constant rapid
vibration and seem actually to serve
the purpose of fight. One vessel mas
ter watched fish that had attained an
altitude of twenty feet above the water
and was flying toward the mizzen rig
ging of his ship when. apparently
noticing obstruction. it changed it's
course about GO degrees, crossing the
vessels stern to regain the water.
Many other similar observations are
mentioned
A series of cinematograph pictures
might solve this question once and for
all.-Scientific American.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
A LEGAL CURIOSITY.
Poetic Title Decd That Stood the TesH
of the Courta

" oie SoOVt8.
A deed for the conveyance of n
piece of land that is one of the great.
est legal curiosities In the world was
urawn up In 1881 by j. Henry Shaw. a
lawyer at Beardstown, III. The curio
complies with every requirement OF
law and has more than once been de-
ciared by the courts of that state to be
ehtireiy valid. 1t reads as follows:
i, j. Henry Shaw, the grantor herein.
VINO I'VE al Beardstown, the county with
in,
ror seven hundred dollars to me paid to.
day
ny Charles E. Wyman do sell and convey
LOT Two Cd in block forty (40), said coun-
~ and town,
Where Illinois river flows placidly down
ana warrant the title forever and ave.
waving homestead and mansion to both
a goodby
And, pledging this deed is valid in law.
aaa mere my signature, J. Henry Shaw.
teeaLl Dated July %. 1881.
l. Sylvester Emmons, who live at Boards
town
A justice of peace Of fame and renown,
~ the County of Cass. in Illinois state,
10 certify here that on the same date
Ohe D. iehry SHAW to me did make known
Ihat the above deed and name were his
own,
And ne stated he sealed and delivered the
same
Voluntarily, freely and never would claim
his homestead therein: but, left all alone,
lurned his face to the street and his back
to his home. [Seall
s. EMMONS, ]. p.
Dated August l, 1881
st Louis Republic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
No Help.

Il admit that the architecture of this
house is something fierce" said the
agent. but just see how handy the
place is-only stones throw from the
station
Il see it is" said Tomkins YEARLY.
but I'm such rotten shot it wouldn't
be any satisfaction to ."-Harper's
Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
Motorists Luck.

well. Blithers. what luck did you
have with your new carp asked Jar
roway.
More than | ever expected" said
Blithers Just three minutes after
the darned thing blew up another car
came along with busted tire. and the
owner bought my old tires for $40
apiece "-Harper's Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15
Bit of a w aq.

i've bought Il bulldog" said Parsniff
to his friend Lessup. land | want a
motto to put over his kennel. Can you
think of something's"
why not use IL dentists sign, Teeth
inserted herey" suggested Lessup.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-05-15

POWER; genius is that In whose power
& man is