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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
MARsHALLTOWN ITEMS.

Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines de-
livered an excellent address, called
"The Black Girls Burden" at the
Second Baptist church on May 9th.
After the lecture reception was
given by the Dunbar Progressive club,
The club also had Mrs. Rush give the
lecture.
Mrs. R. Warn and daughter, Miss
Vida, gave a reception in honor Of
Mrs. J. B. Rush Of Des Moines. A
pleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs.
Grace Humphrey gave several instru-
mental selections. A. dainty two
course luncheon was served at small
tables, which were decorated with
carnations and lighted with candles.
A very delightful time was had by
all present. ~. III ...v-.. .s..
Mrs. George Suter will leave next
week to attend the Grand Chapter O.
E. S., also Mr.. I. L. Brown, who will
be installed patron of Excelsior chap
ter. r- 8 10 ...a.
The Dunbar Progressive club met
at the home of Mrs. LII. Brown on
May 9Th. It being a business meet
ing, no program was given. The
hostess, after the club adjourned,
served refreshments, assisted by Mrs.
Grace Humphrey. The club will not
meet until June. ss -r.s.
+ DR.. Mitchell of Columbus, Ohio, is
in the city on business on educational
lines. While in the city he is the
guest Of Mr.. Albert Walker.
Rev. I. H. Kinney spent the first
part Of the week in Grinnell. While
there he was the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Spencer.
The Second Baptist church is hold
ing series of revival meetings. All
are requested to attend. Rev. r. ].
Roman, pastor. ~2@
Mr.. A. G.. Clark of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, will be in the city May 18th to
visit the Eureka lodge, No. 20, A. +.
& A. NJ, at which time six>candidates
will be taken in.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

dered. The president read an ad-
address delivered by Mrs. Booker T.
Washington at Tuskegee Institute,
answering the question, What the Ne
gro woman is doing for herself. BY
request it was published. After the
usual routine Of business the hostess
served a two-course luncheon, with
dainty place cards in pink and white.
Mr.. Charles Thomas has sold his
residence on Second street and moved
to a six-room fiat at 118 Spruce
street. Mr.. Thomas has been in poor
health for some time. His friends
are hoping to see him able to be out
again soon. .....'
The Willing Workers club met at
the home Of Mrs. Eubanks on Tues
day evening and elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. James San
ders; secretary, Mrs. Charles Thom-
as; treasurer, Mr.. Ambrose Jackson;
chaplain, Mr.. Hickenbotham. The
hostess served the members with ice
cream and cake. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goodwin are
spending few days in Keokuk this
week.
Mrs. Charles Thomas was enter
tanned at luncheon last week at the
home Of Mrs. Thomas Jefferson while
on business trip in Keokuk.
We regret very much to learn of
the home Of Mr.. J. 0. Goodwin being
quarantined. Miss Madge has the
smallpox. ... .
Mrs. w. A. Fry of Keokuk was
visitor to our city Friday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

her husband, Rev. Clark, who has
gone to take up a homestead.
The Odd Fellows report an enjoy
able time and q pleasant meeting in
the Capital City on Sunday.
The Bethel Baptist school gave a
musical entertainment at the hall on
Saturday night and q nice little sum
was realized.
Mrs. Bell Coleman returned the lat
ter part Of last week from the Capt.
tai City, where she visited friends.
Mr.. Matt Banks made flying trip
to our city between trains last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, who have had
employment at the Hotel Colfax, have
resigned their positions and have
rooms at the Battle house. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Arthur Estes made a business
trip to Des Moines on Monday and
returned Tuesday evening. '4a.
i Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson and James
Spears are in Abba attending court
this week, also Mr.. Elmer Folsom and
others from Buxton on the jury.
Mrs. Eliza Hayes has been quite
sick the past week. Her mother, Mrs.
jackson, Of Mt. Pleasant, has been
with her. Mrs. Hayes baby girl died
on Tuesday Of this week.
At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl
Thomas very nice May party was
given by the Missionary society for
the benefit of the church, but on ac-
count of the rain the attendance was
not very large. VI
Missionary Sunday May 10th, at
the A. M. e. church. All members
and friends were to tell something Of
the country Africa, also quoting vers-
es from the Bible. Paper read by
Mrs. Allie Bowman. Solo by Mr..
Cornelius Thomas and Mr.. Donald
Thomas. An address on the Home
for Homeless Children by superin-
tendent of the home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Butler and son,
Lawrence, spent Sunday in Hooking
and took dinner at Mrs. Headspeath's.
Mrs. G. A. Davis and Miss Ada
Davis were at Mrs. Bessie Grayson's
in Hooking on Sunday.
Mrs. Jameson was Hooking visi-
tor over Sunday.
A number Of strangers in town the
past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
MT. PLEASANT, IOWA.

Mr.. E. Holt of Minneapolis has
been spending few days visiting his
wife and son, who have been here for
several weeks at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Harris.
Mrs. Buckley Of Keokuk is visiting
with relatives and friends.
Miss Jessie Anderson has returned
from a several weeks visit in Ko-
hoka, Keokuk and Burlington.
On Tuesday, May 9Th, occurred the
death of Mrs. Erma Logan Pickett,
due to tuberculosis. Erma Logan
was born in Missouri on February ID,
1892, and with her parents came to
this city when she was quite small.
Here she grew to womanhood and
was beloved by all who knew her. In
December, 1910, she was united in
marriage to Joseph Pickett. To this
union two children were born, Hazel
and Logan Eugene, the latter pre-
ceding her in death only a few days.
She leaves to mourn her loss q hus-
band, one sister, Hazel, two brothers,
George Route and Clifford Logan, and
a father in Rhode Island. Her moth
er preceded her only about two
months. The funeral was held from
the A.. NJ. E. church, of which the
deceased was member, on Thursday
afternoon, together with her nine
months old infant. Rev. Lowery con-
Quoted the service, assisted by Rev.
Eaves. The large floral Offering ex-
pressed the deep sympathy of the
many friends. Mrs. Mack Pickett of
Keokuk was here to attend the funer-
al, also Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Washing
ton of Burlington. d, III s3 x.
A recital was given at the A. M. E.
church last week by Miss Glover, as
sisted by the Watts family, which
was very good and enjoyed by all. It
was given for the benefit Of the
church and proved a financial success.
Mrs. Elmer Richmond is quite ill
at her home on E. East street. Mr..
and Mrs. George Colston Of Fairfield
and Mrs. T. Williams have been Wis
iting with her. 25.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

The Iowa State Bystander collector
will start out next week upon his an
nual collecting trip and it is earn
estly hoped that all those who owe
the company will see him and settle
up. Don't dodge him when he is
there or. say that you will send in,
but be prepared to pay this bill the
same as you do any other collector
when they call. Tuesday, May 10, he
will be in Oskaloosa; Wednesday, the
18th, in Washington; Thursday, the
18th, in Iowa City; Friday, the 10th,
in Muscatine; Saturday, the. 17th, in
Davenport; Tuesday, the Goth, in
Rock Island, ILL.,; Wednesday, the
21st, in Moline, ILL.,; Thursday, the
22d, in Clinton, Iowa; Friday, the
23d, in Cedar Rapids; Saturday, the
Gath, in Marshalltown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
I'm. MADISON NOTES.

i Mr.. William Brown Of Chanute,
Kansas, has returned to work with
contractors as cement finisher.
Friday afternoon at about 5 o'clock
a launch capsized with eleven men.
Three were rescued by Mr.. William
Matthews, one of our young men, who
deserves credit for his bravery.
There will be baptism at the Sec
ond Baptist church on Sunday. 4,
Rev. and Mrs. Bowles are in Keo-
kuk this week. They will return the
last of the week for services here
Sunday.
In The absence Of the pastor Of the
Second Baptist church on Sunday,
Rev. cClelland preached in the
morning soul-stirring sermon.
The White Rose club met at the
home Of Mrs. James Bowles on Thurs
day. A splendid program was rem
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
COLFAX NOTES.

Mr.. Louis Morris still remains quite
poorly, seemingly growing weaker,
which we all are sorry to hear. n
There was no preaching at the
Bethel church Sunday morning, but
preaching in the evening.
Mr.. Louis Strothers from Buxton
was in our city one day last week
shaking hands with his many friends.
'stfMrs. Sam Dean went to Buxton on
Tuesday morning. :#
Miss Laura Banks was Carney
visitor Sunday, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Holmes. 5. Ri @ /. {
Mr.. Brown from st. Joe is visiting
in our city, the guest Of his aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Beasley.
Mr.. Geo. Banks is visiting in our
city, the guest Of his mother and
father from Des Moines.
Mrs. w. H. Clark leave tomorrow,
May 14th, for South Dakota, to join
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
GRAND COURT OF H. O FL.

The twenty-third annual communi-
cation Of the Grand Court Of Heroines
of Jericho for the state Of Iowa and
jurisdiction will be held at keokuk,
Iowa, the second Tuesday in June at
$3.50 a. m. In session 10th, 18th and
18th. Brent and Margaretann Courts
entertain. All subordinate court rep
resentatives and as many visiting
members that will be in attendance
forward your name to G.. c. Sec'y,
Mrs. Emma Teabeau, 1902 Timea
street, Keokuk, Iowa.
By order of Maude M. Wilkinson,
G. M. A. M; Rev. w. A. Searcy, G.
w. j.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Al the meeting Of the Negro Ly-
ceum association with Miss Mamie
James last Tuesday evening Mr..
Douglass Miller, Jr., read a paper on
the Judicial Powers Of the U. S."
Miss Susie Lee, vice president of the
Interstate Literary association, and
Miss Mary Jane Reeves were present
and addressed the Lyceum, after
which the hostess served dainty
repast. The meeting next week will
be with Mr.. Miller at 1745 East Walk
er street, at which time DR.. J. A.
Jefferson will read paper on the
California anti-alien legislation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
ENTERPRISE. IOWA.

The annual sermon Of the X. of p.
was preached at Mt. Olive Baptist
church on May 4th, Rev. F. c. Boiling
having charge Of the sermon. Mr.. G..
w. Divers was master of ceremonies.
Remarks in behalf Of the X. of P.
order were made by J. Mason. A
paper on behalf of the court was read
by Mrs. Sophia Edmond. Marshal Of
the day being Ollie Crucher.
Sunday, May 18th, was a welcomed
day for the Odd Fellows. After the
parade, which was led by A. w.
White and his Enterprise cornet
band, the sermon was preached by
Nathan Hornberger, q young licensed
minister, also a w. T. of Capital
lodge, No. 8341. Mr.. r. Brown was
master Of ceremonies. There being
no organized Household of Ruth here,
Mrs. w. D. Miller read a paper in be-
half of the Household of Ruth. Mr..
w. D. Miller, the N. G., made an ad-
dress in behalf of the order.
Mrs. S. Barber of Chicago is here
visiting her relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hickman have re-
turned from Wisconsin, where they
spent a two weeks visit with rela-
tives. :
Mrs. John Wright of Buxton was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Steele
last week.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. June
Wimsey Of Buxton died last Sunday
night Of pneumonia at the home Of
it's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Taylor. a.. = "a s,9- .,,.'.
The candidates for baptism Of the
Mt. Olive Baptist church will he bap-
tized the first Sunday in June.
The annual sermon of the Mission
Circle will be preached on the fourth
Sunday Of this month. s5+&s... =,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
Effective Leadership Of tho
Rev. 6. 4. Sims.
KNOWS HOW TO MANAGE.
Graphic story Of The Achievements Of
New York Pastor Who by Diligence
Has Wrought 4 Wonderful Change
For Good Among the People Of His
Immediate Community.
BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN.


New York.-That God has chosen
men for certain work and endowed
them with peculiar gifts for such work
Is strikingly seen in the efforts OF the
Rev. G. II. Sims, pastor Of the Union
Baptist church in this city. DR.. Sims
church is located in section which
less than ten years ago was known as
one Of the worst sections of the city.
It was district in which lived the
most criminal element Of both races,
where crime predominated. 1t was
known as "Hell's Kitchen" and had
such a bad reputation that the police
department was taxed to its utmost as
to the most effective method Of deal
ing with the situation in the neighbor-
hood. Before DR.. Sims took up work
in the neighborhood the influence Of
the church had not been felt. and It
was district that was Stunned and
untouched by the religious and social
workers.
The invasion Of DR.. Sims into this
neighborhood required the utmost con-
tldence and strength Of purpose. He
began his work in West Sixty-third
street in 1901. and during his twelve
years Of labor in this section he has
completely changed the tone Of the
neighborhood. The Union Baptist
church has been so influential in its re-
ligious work that It has been felt
throughout the neighborhood. The So
cial and moral life Of the community
has been completely revolutionized.
The earnestness of DR.. Sims soon
manifested itself. and the once disor-
derly element soon began to take no.
tice. From thriftless and careless
community. where the worst social and
moral conditions existed. DR.. Sims has
changed the community into o.-s OF,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
REV. DIR. q. q. SIMS.

thrift. People of refinement now seek
residence in this section as In any
other well regulated part of the city.
The district since 1903 has been
known as San Juan hill. and Dr.. Sims
Is frequently referred to as the bishc7
of San Juan hill His work has been
one of effort which required patience
and persistency When Dr. Sims be-
gun his work the church was worship
ing in West Sixty-eighth street in lit
tie hall. The new church In West
Sixty-third street was dedicated in
1901. 1t is valued at $52.0D and is
modern throughout. " %= @". =.
1t has a sea ating capacity of 1.Om
and Is well organized The nember.
ship OF the church Is rated at 1000,
but the influence Of the church Is felt
throughout the district. DR.. Sims Is
one Of the strongest and most cons'ien.
tious men of the race md has brought
about this miraculous change In this
city through the sheer fore Of tliS
character.
He was born In Cumberland county.
Va. and was educated In its public
schools. He was converted at the age
of eleven and was baptized by the Rev.
j. Fl. White Of his native home He
was licensed to preach in New York
In 1896. and his first charge was ut
Nyack. N. Y. where he did much pio-
neer religious work. As II recognition
Of his service in June. 1906. Guadalupe
college Of Seguin. Tex. conferred upon
him the degree Of doctor Of divinity,
DR.. Sims IL one Of the foremost men
in Christian work here and is 4 strong
figure among the Raptists Of this city,
DR. Sims Ia known az the friend Of the
unfortunates. and he IL constantly do.5
ing something to aid those In need.
He takes an active part In all race
movements He IN ably assisted in his
work by his wife. Mrs Louise p Sims,
who was formally a school teacher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
CLINTON, IOWA.

Mothers Lay was appropriately OBJ
served at Bethel A. M. E. church by
the Sunday school on May 18th. A
pleasing program was rendered, in
which the mothers took part. Mrs.
Emma S. Heron was in charge.
M. o. Culberson spent Sunday in
Davenport in attendance at the Odd
Fellows annual sermon. He reports
an enjoyable time.
Mrs. C. E. West of Chicago re-
turned 10 her home Sunday, after a
weeks visit with her brother, A. A..
Bush, and family.
Fr:tr ds Of Rev. E. U. Taylor in
Cl:' ton were the recipients the past
week of beautiful invitations an
nouncing his marriage to Miss Zella
Davis. Of Des Moines on June 4th.
A social was given at the A. NJ. E..
church last week under the auspices
of the class leaders. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Henderson es-
tertained the choir at their Tenth
avenue home last week, with light re-
freshments at the conclusion Of the
rehearsal. a5 s H
VIM. Mann left last week for his
ranch in Nebraska, after a ten days
visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. F. P. Aikens is confined to her
home by illness.
A communication has been received
from Mr.. Jno. L. Thompson announc-
ing his appearance next week on his
annual collecting tour. Please see
the local representative at once and
thereby save the genial editor from
having to hunt you up. He hopes to
leave Clinton with.a clean slate, so
you who are in arrears take notice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

DR.. A J. Booker was called to AL
bany, Missouri, on Saturday in con-
sultation with DR.. Barger on a case
of tuberculosis. DR.. Booker returned
Monday night.
Miss Letta Cary, A. B., former
Des Moines young woman who grad
uated from the State university last
June, and now holds the position of
professor of modern languages in
Bishop college at Marshall, Texas, is
expected to arrive in this city Satur-
day morning for a visit with rela-
tives and friends, the institution with
which she is connected having closed
its session on last Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

The Knights of Pythias annual me-
mortal services that were held last
Sunday, May 4th, at Union Congrega-
tional church were largely attended,
even though the weather was threat
ening rain. The sermon was preached
by Rev. J. w. Morton Of Colfax. The
Court of Calantha was present and
they all looked beautiful. Some OF
the men were arrayed in gorgeous at
tire. 1t was great meeting. Good
for the X. of P.'s. Er5f. l.: w..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
Health a Factor in Success.

. The largest factor contributing to
q mans success is undoubtedly health.
It has been observed that a man is
seldom sick when his bowels are reg
ular-he is never well when they are
.constipated. For constipation you
will find nothing quite so good as
Chamberlain's Tablets. They not only
move the bowels, but improve the ap-
petite. and strengthen the digestion.
They are sold by all dealers. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Rev James H. Patterson and family
wish to express their gratitude to the
many friends for their kindness and
sympathy that was shown the deceased
and bereaved family, and to Drs, Book
er and Kelley who SO faithfully served
to the last.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Mrs. VIM. Coalson has accepted a
position in the county recorders Of
flee as deputy clerk. Mrs. Coalson
also held a position under the super
vision of the state legislature until
their adjournment. We congratulate
Mrs. Coalson on being 80 fortunate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

The Woman,s Political Study club
met Thursday evening, May 9Th, with
Mrs. V. Simmons. The constitution
of Iowa was studied. Meet Thursday,
June 18th. Topic, Popular Govern
ment, Atty. J. B. Rush. Study,
school laws. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Those who will attend the Grand
Chapter O e. S., which convenes in
Buxton, Iowa, are Mrs. f. 7. Banks
and Mrs. j. Wilkinson from Princess
Fora chapter, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Joe
Brown Of Princess Ozeal chapter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

The Dramatic Art club met Tues
day with Mrs. VIM. Hammitt and
studied Santo XII of Dante's Purga-
tory. Meet next Tuesday with Mrs.
C. C. Johnson, 1906 Thirteenth street,
and Study Cantos XII.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Mrs. Eva Jones and her sister, Miss
Nellie Leftage, teacher at Buxton,
went to Kansas City to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Joe Leftage, their
brothers. wife, who died in Chicago,
and was taken to Kansas City for
burial, their former home. Mr.. Left
age is a mail clerk on the railway.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Mrs. Alex Griffin received the sad
news that her nephew, Rev. James
Harris, former pastor of Burns
church has lost another one Of his
children. The deaths of the two chill
dren were just nine weeks apart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

The Political Study club invites
everybody to hear Mrs. J. B. Rush,
president I. S. F. G. w. G., lecture.
Subject, "The Black Girls Burden 8
St. Paul A. M. E. church, Thursday
evening, May 22d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16
Mothers, con,q,ress Plans /

Mothers Congress Plans Uplift Work.
4. For the purpose Of doing more ef-
Sfectlve work among the girls and Young
women Of the city there was recently
organized at the Macedonia Baptist
church in Philadelphia mothers cons
gress. The women ut the head Of the
movement will direct their attention
6rst to conditions In West Philadelphia
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Union Congregational S. S. Ball
team, Norman Blagburn captain and
Russell jackson manager, will play
Erwin School ball team next Tuesday
afternoon. ..s &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Mrs, C. Winrow and Mrs. B. P.
Porter have returned home after hav-
ing spent several very pleasant weeks
at the parental home in Atchison, Kan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-16

Married, Wednesday, April 30, in
Abba, Iowa, Mr.. WiAie P. Warricx
and Miss Hazeldel Cousins. They are
both well known society people, hav-
ing been reared from infancy in this
city. Miss Cousins is graduate from
North Des Moines high school, Mr..
Warricks is q graduate from West
high and is at present employed as
railroad mail clerk. The wedding was
a private affair. W. wish them much
success. and happiness. -
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