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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Ledger Of Baltimore; William II. Stew.
art, thirty-three years editor OF the
American Baptist in Louisville: Chris
topher J. Perry, twenty-nine years edi-
tor Of the Tribune. and L. Thomas
Fortune, who is recognized as the dean
of the quill brigade. Mr.. Fortune is
the founder and was for over twenty
five years editor Of the New York
Age.
How to Secure Better News Service
to Our Papers was the subject for
discussion for the afternoon session
Monday. Mr.. J. H. Murphy read the
able paper, giving various suggestions
as to how to secure quicker news ser
vice and how all papers belonging to
the association might combine to syndi-
cate the news to each other weekly.
Mr. Murphy's paper was referred to
the executive committee for action.
Following this discussion Mr.. =. B.
Young. editor Of the Norfolk Virginia
Journal and Guide. read an interesting
paper on Expert Methods Of Extend
ing Newspaper Circulation and the
Management Of Agents"
Mr.. Young said: THAT these were
two Of the most intricate problems
with which publishers have to deal
The methods Of which am speaking
are those which have been used from
time to time in my experience and muy
be familiar to all. II you have tried
them all. you have gained some expert
ence and perhaps results. II you have
not tried them all you are fortunate
in some respects as some Of them are
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
MASON CITY, IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell have
moved in their new home at 1873 N.
Tuttle street and wish to meet all
their friends at this number.
Mrs. Henry Cabbell, who sprained
her ankle several days ago, is i'm
proving rapidly.
The Ladies Aid society held night
business session at the Union Memoir
ial church and entertained the gentle
men. A neat sum was realized and
light refreshments were served.
Attorney S. Joe Brown of Des
Moines was a business caller in the
city last week. While here he was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Davis Of Warren street.
Mrs. Maud NJ. Brewton, who has
been on the sick list for the past few
days, is able to be out again.
The ladies and their husbands who
enjoyed the evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Carr and Mrs.
Richard Brown was indeed a notable
affair. The house was beautifully
decorated with cut flowers and house
plants and smilax.
Mr.. Thomas Allen made business
trip to Des Moines, Fort Dodge and
Webster City, returning home Mon
day evening.
Miss Mary Rodgers will leave the
city Wednesday evening for Cedar
Rapids to spend few weeks.
The dedication services will be held
Sunday evening ct 7:30 o'clock BY
Bishop Frank N. Bristol, L. L. d.,
All are invited to he present.
Monday evening at the M. E.
church (white) Bishop Frank Bristol,
l.. l.. D., will lecture for the benefit
of the Union Memorial church (col-
ored). Subject, brains" Everybody
welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
CHESTERFIELD.
Especial to Bystander,)

especial TO byStanQeF.)
Beginning from Thanksgiving day,
the Chesterfield Holiness Mission will
hold series of meetings for the sal
vation of souls. We believe and teach
that the sinners must quit sin, re-
,pent, ask God to pardon him, believe
and receive forgiveness for his COM
mitted sins. Since I was called by
the official board Of this mission to
take charge as their pastor, Septem-
ber 10th, we found It run down, with
only a few attending. BY hard work
and prayer and holding to God, he Is
giving US victory along all lines.
Souls are saved, or reclaimed, or
sanctifed every few days. We have
Sunday school Of between thirty
and forty, with Mr.. Archie Day as
superintendent, doing fine. 1t con-
venes at 9:3O a. m. We have young
peoples Christian Endeavor, with
Mrs. Day as superintendent, which
convenes at p. M, with a member
ship of thirty, which is doing fine
SlIlCe us VI SdHlANtlOil dUOuI C"O
months ago. We have a weekly
prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
and regular Friday morning prayer
meeting which meets at 10 a. M, in
which several have been sanctified
.nc one reclaimed. We are working
with God and these good people to
build up this community along relig-
ious and moral lines. God is bless
ing the work. All Gods people are
cordially invited to come and join US
in this special effort to lift up the
fallen and to bring precious souls
from darkness to light" The Off
cial board is composed Of the follow
ing: Mr.. Archie Day, chairman;
Mr.. Marshall. Mr.: Collier, Mr.. French,
Sister Hill, Sister Tillman, Sister
Berger. Stewardesses, Sisters Webb
and Collier. Your servant in Jesus
name, Mrs. Jennie Jones,
Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS.

Mr.. N. Huston and Mr.. Chas.
Brown are improving nicely, which
their many friends are glad to hear.
Mr.. w. A. Brown addressed the
Mems Forum on Sunday afternoon.
The revival meeting, will continue.
Rev. Ross preached soul-stirring
sermon Sunday evening and Mrs. W..
Robinson and Mr.. Scott were united
with the church. Many stood up for
prayers.
Mr.. Scott will leave soon for Ala
bama to visit his mother, whom he
has not seen for fifteen years.
Miss Maudie Darraim is mourning
the loss of her pet kitten, which was
killed by an Oak Hill street car.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
BUXTON REVIEW,

Mr.. R. L. Woodard of Omaha is in
cur city visiting his brother, Rev. F.
8. Wcodard.
Mrs. A. Perkins, formerly of Bux-
ton, is in our city visiting her daugh-
ter, who has been living in Allen
worth, Cal.
Mrs. Fred Coleman and Miss Min
ME were out calling Sunday.
St. Johns A. M. E. go.
Sunday was another beautiful day.
Services were we'll attended. We had
with US Mr.. Parson, state secretary
of the Y. NJ. C. A., who spoke very
briefly on the subject, "Seek Ye First
the Kingdom of Heaven and All
Things Will Be Added Unto You"
The Christian Endeavor is still
catching fire.
The Sunday school is progressing
nicely.
James A. Spears was hunting on
Tuesday.
Mr.. J. H. McGrew and Mr.. Town.
send went hunting this week.
Our physical director of the Y. M.
C. A. (Mr. Townsend) went from the
west to the east seeking love, and
when he had found it, two hearts
were made glad, and then he said,
I will Then the knot was tied in the
bonds of matrimony. Then he re-
turned to Buxton. We welcome them
both to our city. We wish them much
joy and happiness.
Mrs. E. A. Carter made a fly
ing trip to Abba this week.,
Mrs. Arthur Hill, who has been on
the sick list, is somewhat better.
Mr.. Morris Foster is still on the
sick list.
Hermoine Court, No. 256, Order of
Calantha, presented Mrs. L. Handy
with fruit tray as token of their
remembrance, as she leaves our city
t. make her home in Hutchison, Kas,
On last Thursday evening the
teachers of the public schools gave a
reception at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Bailey in honor of Miss
Nellie Leftridge, one of the teachers
of the Central building, who has ac-
cepted a position in Bishop college.
Marshall, Texas. The evening was
spent in games. A dainty repast
was served, after which an impromp-
tn program was rendered, Miss Black
burn acting as mistress of ceremon.
les. DR.. Carter, Mesdames Minnie
B. London, Ella Lucas and other
teachers who had long been associat.
ed with Miss Leftridge made impress
sive remarks touching upon her life
an dwork done in Buxton. The guest
of honor responded in very touching
manner.
Miss Grace Harris arrived in the
city from Mt. Pleasant last Thursday
to fill the vacancy made by the resig
nation of Miss .Leftridge.
Sunday services were we'll at
tended. Our revival. which was from
many points profitable, having closed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

The citizens banquet held last Fri
day night in the interest of the Ma
sonic Temple Building association
was largely attended and successful
meeting. Fully 100 were present and
all of the toasts were good. About
five different states were represented,
as follows: C. B. Hosmer Of Ala
hama, r. L. Broyles of Illinois, Mrs.
J. S. LaCour OF Nebraska and Miss
Carrie Watson of Missouri. Hon.
Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton and John
A. Spencer of Grinnell were both
present and made addresses and many
shares of stock were sold. Our peo-
pie are becoming aroused TO the ne
cessity of owning some business
property of their own:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
DAVENPORT NOTES.

The Violet club was entertained at
the residence Of Mrs. Sarah Allen,
1913 Western avenue, Monday after
noon. There was a religious service
in sympathy with Mrs. Allen, as she
has not been able to attend church
for some time.
Mrs. F. X. Nicholson and son are
reported able to be out and will take
their Thanksgiving dinner at the
Third Baptist church.
Mrs. w. H. Green is at Mercy hos
pital suffering with nervous prostra-
tion. She has the sympathy of her
many friends. /,
The E. l.. D. club met with the
president, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Fri
day afternoon, November 21st. The
hostess served a dainty luncheon.
The next meeting Of the club will be
held at the residence Of Mrs. C. H.
Marshall, GIG Eastern avenue.
Mr.. Ed Wright has taken up his res
idence in Davenport. We welcome
himself and family as citizens with
US Cnce more.
Mrs. G. H. Merchant has shipped
her household goods to Ell Reno,
Okla, where she will join her hus-
band in few days.
! Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock
Island spent two days in Davenport
last week helping Mrs. G. H. Mer-
chant pack up her household goods.
Mrs. Della Marshall is confined to
her home with the rheumatism.
The Twentieth Century club men,
bers are arranging for play in the
near future. The club met with the
president Tuesday evening.
Mrs. D. S. Johnson will visit her
father and brothers at Fairfield and
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, leaving here Fri
day, November 28th.
Little Rex Henry and Master Ly-
man Shepard remain quite sick.
! Mrs. Fred Bynum has secured a
situation at the Grand opera house.
Miss Hattie Richardson has re-
turned from Chicago, where she Wis.,
tied few days last week.
| AS we 60 to press everything is
! pointing up to turkey and wishing
him to come down to grease.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
THE GIRL FROM PORTO RICO.

THE GIRL FROM PORTO RICO"
In the realm of the theater there
is no form Of entertainment more
popular than farce, especially farce
that makes merry in an atmosphere
of thrills and surprises. "The Girl
From Porto Rico" is one of these. It
cngenders pure fun that is stamped
with the virtue of genuineness by rea-
son of its spontaneity. Its unusual
situations and scintillating dialogue
fairly bristle with thrills and ebullient
mirth. Written in three acts, it moves
along at a pace of whirlwind veloc-
ity. This play will be seen at Elks'
hall, corner of Second street and
Grand avenue, On Monday evening,
December 8, and will be given under
the auspices Of the Cosmopolitan
Literary society.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
OTTJIMWA IOWA.

Mrs. Cleo Thompson, nee Clark, en-
tered the hospital to be treated for
cancer.
The Christian Endeavor society had
a very interesting and successful
meeting Sunday evening. We are
surely glad to see the young people
take such a great Interest.
Lucille Wagner was called to Milan,
Mo-, where her mother is seriously
i'll.
Miss Hazel Price of Fairfield was
p guest at the Wagner home Sunday.
She left for her home Sunday even
ing to resume her school work.
Mr.. Eldist Walls and sister, Dee,
were over Sunday guests at the Wag-
ner home.
Mrs. L. r. Taylor and Mrs. Edna
King are reported doing nicely and
will soon be able to leave the hos
pital. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.

Mrs. P. A. Walker and little daugh-
ters of 1928 Fifth avenue South left
for Des Moines for an indefinite stay
this week.
Mrs. Zack johnson Of Fourth ave-
nue. was called to Indianapolis on
Thursday on account of the serious
illness of her brother.
Mrs. Matte Neal was elected pres
ident of the Mite Missionary society
of St. Peters A. M. E. church. The
officers were duly installed on Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Noah Stone received a tele-
gram telling of the death of her sis
ter in Chicago. She left Immediately
to be present at the funeral services.
Rev. E. G. Jackson went to Duluth
on Friday to be present at the dedi-
cation of the new church there. He
expects to return Monday morning.
Mrs. T. W. Lewis spent Sunday
here, the guest Of Mrs. Matte Neal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
NOT BY CONSENT OF THE BLACK
MAN.

The Negro population of Des
Moines hold the balance of power in
the matter of opening the saloons in
this city. 1 have never lost faith in
our brothers when it came to point
of taking a definite stand on the ques-
ton of right or wrong. We have
advocated always that the saloon was
enc of the greatest detriments to the
Negro in existence and many of the
Negroes of Des Moines have long rea-
lized this fact. They now have an
opportunity of demonstrating to their
white brother that the battle of sixty
years ago to free them from bondage
was not fought in vain. They are
self-respecting, law-abiding citizens
and will do their full share to assist
their fallen brethren in living a NOR
al, upright life. We hope sincerely
that every Negro approached with the
request to sign the saloon petition
will absolutely and very politely re-
fuse to do so.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.
(I.oc+ WooL

The sudden death of Miss Maggie
Carson occurred Wednesday forenoon,
November 18th. She was found dead
by the side of her bed. Death being
due to heart disease, with which she
had been afflicted. The funeral was
held Friday afternoon from the Bap-
tist church. Rev. Eaves preached the
funeral sermon, assisted by Rev. w.
w. Williams.
The Kings Daughters society met
at the home of Mrs. Charles Nc
Cracken on November 14th. All pres
ent report jolly time. After regu-
lar business light refreshments were
served.
St. Johns Literary society met at
the A. M. E. church on November 18
and held an interesting program.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
DISCUSSED BY -
JOURNALISTS
Themes Of the National Press
Association Meeting.
SEVERAL ABLE PAPERS READ

President John n. Murphy at the An.
nuaI Meeting In Philadelphia Told
How TO Secure Better News Service.
p. q. Young Spoke on Intricate Prob
Ions OF Publishers.
Philadelphia.-With 126 publications
represented the fifth annual meeting
of the National Negro Press associa-
ton was called to order in Cherry Me-
mortal Baptist chuch in this city Mon
day morning, Aug. 1a N. B. Dodson,
chairman of the executive committee.
after making brief Introductory re-
marks, introduced DR.. n. r. Wright.
Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder
and chairman Of the local committee
on entertainment, who presided over
the meeting. during which time ad-
dresses Of welcome were made by Chris
topher J. Perry, editor Of the Tribune,
and DR.. William NJ. Slowe. The re-
sponse to these addresses was made
by Mr.. Charles Stewart Of Chicago.
Abstracts from the proceedings Of the
Chicago meeting. 1912. and the midwtn-
ter meeting held in this city February.
1913. were read by Mr.. Henry Allan
Boyd. corresponding secretary. Mr..
Boyd's report showed that great
work had been accomplished. The
membership has been increased to 103.
A newspaper directory, printers and
publishers guide, has been compiled.
printed and distributed to member0 Of
the association.
The directory gives the number Of
publications in each state, name Of edi-
tors, when issued and kind Of paper,
whether secular or religious. 1t Is H.
lustrated with pictures Of some Of the
general officers Of the association, vari-
Gus cuts showing portions of the plant
Of the National Baptist Publishing
House in Nashville, Tenn. and other
display advertisements.
1t carries grouped picture OF four
of the oldest and best known editors
among our people, such as John FL.
Murphy. editor Of the Afro-American
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
ST. JOSEPH. MO.

Miss Sallie Carter is visiting her
parents near Leavenworth, Kans. She
will be gone about two weeks. .-s
Mr.. John Hughes Of Hiawatha,
Kans., who conducts q pantatorium
in that city, spent few days here
last week. His daughter is now the
wife of Mr.. Chas. Landlord, formerly
of this city, but now living at Des
Moines.
A local branch of the National Me-
gro Business League has been organ
lied in this city. The following off,
GERS have been elected to serve until
the first regular meeting in January,
1914: President, 1. F. Ramsey; Sec
retary, VIM. Whitsey; treasurer, John
Trent. We have been needing an or
ganization Of that kind in this city
for some time, as We believe it will
have a tendency to increase more
race pride to patronize the members
of our race who are engaged in busi
ness.
In the annual football game be-
tween Nebraska and Kansas universi
ties the score was 9 to in favor Of
Nebraska, and Ross, an Afro-Ameri
can played with the latter team. You
will remember in my last notes we
promised to tell you who won and if
Ross played, as the manager Of ath-
letics at Kansas university had made
a request to the Nebraska university
not to play him, but the protest was
ignored, as it should have been, and
Mr.. Ross played his regular position.
Mr.. Hawkins of Kansas City was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hicklin
of 2575 Jones street last Saturday
and Sunday.
The drill team of the X. T. went to
Kansas City yesterday to enter the
contest at Convention Hall last night
There were five other teams in the
contest. A large number Of people
went down last night to see the drill
ing and to enjoy the reception and
promenade which followed.
Miss Zelma Endicott Of 628 Pendle-
ton street entertained a few friends
at o'clock dinner last Thursday.
Mr.. Edward Pugh of Bethany spent
last Sunday in our city while en- route
to St. Louis for visit. His sister,
Mrs Alice McGaugh, Of 28O5 Mary
street went with him. They left Mon
day.
Madame F. Dabney of Kansas City
spent about a week in our city dem
onstrating her hair preparation. 1t
has only been on sale few years and
the demand for it continues to in
crease.
The Royal House of the S. M. T.
gave a banquet at their hall over
Thompson's drug store, corner Tenth
and Francis street, last Tuesday
night. Before serving several new
members were initiated.
Rev. J. H. Mccullough, pastor of
Halsey Chapel A. M. E. church, left
yesterday afternoon' for three
weeks visit in Oklahoma and Texas.
Yesterday being turkey day.
most every one had chance to eat
| some kind of meat from the biped
family, as meals were served. at the
| different churches. Also number
of private dinner parties were given
during the afternoon and evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

their places Of business are now very
solicitious for the signatures of these
same people to this consent petition.
Will the black man who has been thus
insulted place his name on this in
famous petition if he is asked to do
so after he has been barred from
this place Of business?. ] have been
reliably informed that there were
twelve saloons already that had
closed their doors against the Ne
groes and four more were planning
to do so next month.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

st. Peters A. NJ. E. church will
serve, Thanksgiving dinner at the
church all day Thursday.
Services were nicely attended all
day Sunday, considering the fact that
our pastor was away
Rev. r. E. Wilson, former pastor
Of st, Peters, who is now stationed
at St. Johns church, Chicago, will
preach for US next Sunday evening
at 8 p. m.
The Crispus Attucks Home for COL
ored Orphan Children and Old Folks
was visited Monday afternoon by a
party of fifteen and made happy with
clothing and provisions for their
Thanksgiving dinner. A donation o.
SO ives sent by the Order Of Mys-
terious Ten. The home is well kept
and a credit to the Afro-Americans
Of the northwest. May it ever pros
per.
Mrs. John Alves is at St. Mary's
hospital, where she successfully un-
derwent an operation some two
weeks ago. She is improving splen-
didly.
Mrs. VIM. Hyde and Mrs. r. B.
Moulden were calling in st. Paul last
week.
The Willing Worker club of St.
Peters A. M. E. church was enter
tanned last Friday at the home Of
Mrs. Celestine of Portland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Celestine have recently
moved into their new home built and
designed by F. Peoples, the colored
contractor and builder. 1t is home
they may justly feel proud Of.
Mrs. McGhee, the widow of the late
F. L. McGhee, spent Friday with
Mrs. B. S. Smith of Oakland avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

The union Thanksgiving services
at the Union Congregational church
Thursday were largely attended. The
church auditorium was packed and
many were up in the gallery. 1t was
a grand and inspiring sight to see
the seven ministers all on the ros-
trum. Rev. S. Bates preached fine
practical sermon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

the ordinance Of baptism was admin
istered to the candidates.
At $3.50 p. m. the B. Y. P. u. held
a special service, with Rev. w. M. j.
Northcross as the preacher Of the
hour, who made our hearts glad and
strengthened our hands for the work.
Rev Makan Of Ottumwa was pres
cnt ard preached for Us Sunday p. m.
Last Thursday the Mission Circle
was entertained in the home Of Mrs.
Sarah johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Thanksgiving was observed yester-
day by various dinner parties and
family reunions and all the churches
served meals, and fine program was
rendered by the young people at the
Maple Street Baptist church and at
the \, NJ. E. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
WHAT WILL THE BLACK MAN
DO?

The saloon consent petition for Des
Moines is now up for signatures and
the same men who have endeavored
to establish "Jim Crow" system and
some of the saloonkeepers have gone
SO far as to bar the black man from
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

We. wish to thank our friends who
so generously assisted US during the
death and burial of our daughter and
sister, Mrs. Beulah Drenshaw. t.
Mrs. Lizzie Kinney and
Daughter, Miss Nora Kinney.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mr.. Allen Jones and wife of Clar-
india spent Thanksgiving in our city,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John l..
Thompson on Twentieth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mr.. Wendell johnson, a student in
the High School Of Ottumwa Ia, spent
Thanksgiving day In the city guest
st the home of R. N. Hyde.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from a disordered condition Of the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamter,ain's Tablets. For sale by
Ill dea.~,s. j.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mr., Sesco Jackson of Buxton and Mr.
Clarence Jackson Of Evans were called
to the city last week to attend the
funeral of their sister, Enola jackson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mrs. Vivian L. Jones and Mrs.
Edyth Stroughter spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Webster City, the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Comley.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mr.. Walter Birney's condition re-
mains about the same. Some days
he is better and other days not so
well
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Mrs. Garnett McGhee of Ghicago,
ILL.,, spent Thanksgiving in our city,
visiting her sister, Mrs. Emerald
Mash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-28

Miss Susie Lee, DR.. Booker's Office
girl, spent Thanksgiving day in Wat
erloo, Iowa, visiting relatives.