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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
Household furniture.

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Lillehoff increase Is per cent.
Lawton increase 40 per cent.
Newland increase 500 per cent.
Bartlett increase 80 per cent
Hope increase 10 per cent.
Triumph increase so per cent.
Fancher increase 20 per cent:
Prospect increase 20 per cent.
Odessa increase 40 per cent.
Stevens increase $50 per cent.
Ontario increase 40 per cent.
Noonan increase 90 per cent.
Overland increase 800 per cent.
South Minnewaukan increase 60 per
cent.
Minnewaukan increase 100 per cent.
Morris increase 100 per cent.
Cleveland increase so per cent.
Lake increase $50 per cent.
Freshwater decrease 30 per cent.
Webster increase 20 per cent.
Bergen increase 60 per cent.
Pleasant increase 40 per cent.
Grand Harbor increase 120 per cent.
Dry Lake increase $50 per cent.
DeGroat increase so per cent.
Norway increase 100 per cent.
Coulee increase 20 per cent.
Irvine increase 60 per cent.
Lawton village decrease IS per cent.
Agricultural tools.
Lawton increase 70 per cent.
Bartlett increase 80 per cent.
Newbre decrease 40 per cent.
Triumph increase15 per cent.
Stevens increase so per cent.
Cato decrease Is per cent.
South Minnewaukan decrease 90 per
cent.
Minnewaukan increase 10 per cent.
Norris decrease IS per cent.
Cleveland decrease 80 per cent.
Royal decrease 20 per cent.
Lake increase, 20 per cent.
Fnshwater decrease so per cent.
Bergen increase 10 per cent.
Pleasant decrease 20 per cent.
Grand Harbor increase 70 per cent.
Dsy Lake decrease e5 per cent.
DeGroat decrease 80 per cnt
Norway increase 10 per cent.
Irvine increase $50 per cent.
HlevateA.
Ontario increase 10 per cent.
South Ninnewautan incresse 20 TW
cent
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
ANOTHER IOWA GIRL MAKES
GOOD.

Memphis, Tenn, May %, 1918.
Dear Mr.. Thompson: Feeling that
you are always anxious to hear Of
your home boys and girls success, i
thought perhaps it may be Of inter-
est te you and others to inform you
that the colored people here have a
lodge named mosaic Templars Of
America" and this lodge has just re-
Gently organized club and was for
tunate enough to attend one meeting
last night, and as a whole they were
so deeply impressed with my. talk
that they Immediately elected me a
member, and then to my sudden sur
prise l was honored with an office,
"critic.' This organization is COM
posed one one hundred members and
I am next to the youngest in the
club, so l feel quite highly honored.
1t shows that Des Moines schoos do
something.
Again 1 call your attention to the
fact tha. l wa: successful in naming
the club, "Thc Philis Wheatley," one
of our former Des Moines clubs, and
Of which was elected first president,
under Mrs. S. Joe Browns instruc-
ton I am trying to lift up our ban
ners down lere, as we'll as keep them
floating in the north l have been
attending the different school COM
mencement exercises and I must say
they are indeed splendid. l enjoy
seeing my own race deliver the differ
ent addresses. Perhaps you'll be glad
to know that Prof. Roscoe Simmons,
who was recently in Des Moines, de-
livered the commencement address for
Howe Institute and it was grand. l
see and learn so much that I have
decided to remain here a while. am
doing splendid in my stenographic
work and am looking forward for
higher things. Your faithful scholar,
Lillian Colston.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
NUPTIALS.
Taylor-D Davis Wedding.

On last Wednesday evening at
promptly o'clock occurred the we'd
ding al the A. M. E. church Of Rev.
Brice U. Taylor, pastor of the A. M.
E. church, to Miss Zella Davis of this
city. The church was very lavishly
and beautifully decorated by the AL
tar Guild Ladies, Of which Mrs. A. C.
Fisher is president; Mrs. Emma
Pyree, vice president; Mrs. Jett, Sec
retary. Mr.. and Mrs. &C. Johnson rem
dered beautiful duet. The choir
loft was filled with the ladies of the
Altar Guild club, beautifully gowned.
At promptly 8 o'clock Clyde Glass,
that young master musician, struck
up Mendelssohn's wedding march.
Then appeared in the right aisle Mrs.
Adam Dixon, chairman of the stew
ardess board, as attendant, followed
by Rev. Taylor. Then in the opposite
left side aisle appeared Mrs. Lizzie
Glass, chairman of the deaconess
board, attendant, followed by Miss
Davis. On reaching the altar Rev.
S. B. Moore, presiding elder, was
there, who very impressively and elo-
quently performed the duty OF unit
ing them together in holy wedlock,
using the ring services, after which
the happy couple repaired to the
basement, where a reception was held
and refreshments served. This de-
partment was presided over by c. B..
Woods, superintendent Of the Sunday
school, assisted by H. Gould and j.
l.. Edwards. Mr.. Oscar L. Glass was
head usher. The wedding cake was
presented by Mrs. Emma jackson,
which was indeed very beautiful. The
happy pair left on the $40 train for
St. Paul, Mimi, to spend week. The
bride was raised and educated in our
city. She is without doult the most
accomplished and highest esteemed Of
our young ladies in Des Moines. She
has held various political positions OF
trust, that Of deputy clerk in the
county recorders Office for more than
ten years, a stenographer of excep-
tional ability. The groom is one OF
the able and leading ministers in the
A. M. E. connection, in the prime OF
life and a Christian gentleman.
The bride was gowsed in white
satin, trimmed in white rose point
lace, and carried a bouquet OF white
roses. The only ornament was dla-
mond and pearl necklace, a gift from
the groom. The bridal couple was
attended by Mrs. Lizzie Glass and
Mrs. Adam Dixon, church officials.
We, The Bystander, with a host OF
their many friends throughout this
country, extend to them our pest
wishes and congratulations for their
future success upon life's journey.
We will publish full list OF the
many presents with their cut later
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

The ladies and members of Princess
Zorah Chapter of O. E. S., assisted
by the members Of Princess Ozial
Chapter Of this city, celebrated Esth-
er day Sunday, June 1st, at Union
Congregational church. A very large
crowd was present and a very inter-
esting and instructive program was
carried out under the able worthy
matron, Mrs. Maude M. Wilkinson.
The principal parties on the pro-
gram were: Paper, Esther" by
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, which was good,
up to her usual standard. The paper,
"The Five Heroines," by Mrs. John
L. Thompson, was a very fine paper
rendered without manuscript She
was very highly complimented for
such a thorough speech. Rev. J. H.
Reynolds delivered the sermon in a
fine manner. S. Joe Brown made a
few fitting remarks. 1t was spien-
did meeting
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
IN MEMORY

We will not think of her as dead,
But only gone away, T..
And left to you the fallen tint
To moulder and decay.
Though cold she looked as If asleep
In womanhood's first dawn
When natural sleep would gently kiss
Her weary eyelids down. + :,
She was an earnest, lovely girl,
And acted we'll her part,
And what her hands would find to 90
She did with all her heart,
And lifted burdens hard to bear
From loved ones bowed in grief,
And if distressed in any way
Would fly to their relief.
At home, abroad, no matter where,
She did the best she could,
And struggled to avoid the wrong
And labored to do good,
And scattered sunshine on the path
That leads to earthly fame,
And like "a true girl" passed away
With an untarnished name.
Her lovely form is resting now
Upon cold, damp bed,
Where many of our loved ones sleep
Among the quiet dead ..
To await the dawning of the day
When from their beds of dust
The ones that we so fondly loved
Will be restored to us.
She and her sister Carrie will
Be happy when they meet
And clasp immortal hands and
Walk along the golden streets.
Then mother, am sure you will
Be fully satisfied
When you hold in your arms and kiss
Your darling girl that died.
dedicated to Mrs. Mollie Watkins
and family by J. H. Coffey, COS N.
Second street, Council Bluffs, la.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
EMANCIPATION AUGUST 4TH
AT MOBERLY, MO.

There will be two running races.
Also there will be speaking at the
new fair grounds by the following
brothers.: Rev. w. B. G. Coleman
N1oberly, Mo-; Prof. c. w. Black,
Pottsburg, Mo-; Prof. c. c. Hubbard
from Sedalia, Mo.
There will also be ball game and
a bicycle race. There will be band
concert from 10 a. m. to 10 p. M.
There will be a grand banquet at the
Tyrick hall from l o'clock until .:
Admission rs cents. Music by Dave
Hanna. These are the long distance
excursions: Leaving Norborn at 9:2o,
round trip S295; High Hill at 1924,
$3.50; Columbia at 10, $3.50; queen
City at 1926, $3.50; Glasgow at
1O:3O, S1.5O. Train leaving Moberly
for the west at 1890 p. M, the east
at 1880 D. M; the north at 1:20 p. m
The M. L.. & T. excursion VIII De
announced later. There will be
waltzes and two steps at the far
ground amphitheater. Each dance
will be 5 cents couple There will
be special trains to and from the fair
grounds, 20 cents for the round trip.
Notice, to everyone taking a car
riage or an auto going out to the
fair grounds, will take those that has
a card on them to the amphitheater
All ground and booths for sale. For
further notice address A. G. Black,
2O4 N. Clark street, general man
aper,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
DANCING PARTY.

With snowpalls, peonies and ferns
much in evidence Hansen's hall pre-
sented a beautiful appearance We'd
nesday evening, when the Friday
Bridge club, composed of twelve girls,
entertained about twenty-five couples
of the younger social set at a dane
ing party. The dance programs, which
were very unique, were dedicated to
the various members and visiting
guests and contained eighteen num-
bers and three extras. Frappe was
served throughout the evening in the
small reception room. Out OF town
centered in the Misses Hazel
Deisart and Alice Porter Of Atchlson'
Kan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
WELCOME TO THE OLD SOL
nIERS

Next week will gather in our city
the remaining part Of the civil war
veterans and hold their G. A. r. re-
union for the state of Iowa. it is in
deed that we extend 10 those remain
ing veterans the full hospitality Of
our city, our home and our people. 1t
has just been fifty years since Abra-
ham Lincoln's proclamation went into
effect, which released an enslaved
race and freed the entire American
people from hypocracy and misrepre-
sentation. Iowa was represented in
that great struggle in 1868 by only
one colored regiment, of which repre-
sentatives of that regiment will be
present. Des Moines has always been
loyal to the cause of the union soldier
and there is no question about their
loyalty IN receiving veterans this
year. We therefore welcome them in
hebalf of the 5000 Negroes Of this
city and the 10000 Negroes Of Iowa,
who are today the most loyal and true
Americans, for IN every crisis the
Negroes loyalty has held out supreme
with bravery and valor unquestioned
and today after fifty years of free
dom we only ask the American citi-
zens for equal justice before our laws
and square deal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
TO BURN A, NJ. E. CHURCH MORT
GAGE.
(St. Louis, Mo-


St. Paul's African M. E. church,
Lawton and Leffingwell avenues, cele-
brated it's seventy-frst anniversary
last night with a financial rally, at
which the members of the cangrega-
ton raised $1,000, the last payment
on the mortgage indebtedness OF the
present church structure, which was
erected in 1890 by Rev. E. I. Cott-
man, at cost of $4,000. The church
during the last year has paid off $12'.
600 of the debt, under the present
pastor, Rev. w. Sampson Brooks, who
will burn the mortgage with formal
ceremonies. Bishop G. W. Parks Of
Chicago presided at the rally, IN
which 1,500 members took part.
It will be remembered by many
that Rev. Sampson Brooks was a
member of the Iowa. conference and
pastored at Des Moines, st. Paul ana
Chicago. We congratulate him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
MarshalltOWn.

The feature of the session Tuesday
evening was the annual address of
the president, Mrs. J. B. Rush of
Des Moines. The subject of her ad-
dress was "The Good Samaritan"
Mrs. Rush gave splendid address in
a very pleasing manner. She COM
pared the club women of today with
the Good Samaritan.
A paper making an appeal for race
loyalty had been prepared and was
read by delegates from Des Moines.
Mrs. E. Greene spoke Of the benefits
from women's clubs derived by COM
munities Other numbers on the pro-
gram Tuesday evening We're songs by
the A. M. E. church choir, the in
vocation by Mrs. l.. J. Philip, music
| by Clarkes orchestra, an instru-
mental solo by Miss Marie Wilker-
son, reading Of quotations from Fran
ces E. w. Harper, the colored writer,
vocal solo by Mrs. R. T. Hastings,
and the address of welcome delivered
in behalf of the A. M. E. church by
Rev. T. B. Stovall.
The features of Tuesday after
Moons session were two papers. One.
on Fifty Years of Progress Of Our
Women" was read by Mrs. Gertrude
D. Culberson of Clinton. Mrs. L. j.
Philip of Davenport discussed the
subject, "Why Women Should Vote. "
Th;, ,,yoe fo1lou,oJ h1, a d;eou, ,;n,, 1oI
by theCedar Rapids delegation.
Miss Hazel Bussey of Davenport
read a paper Tuesday afternoon ON
"Some Effects, Good and Evil, of
Women's Clubs" which was followed
by discussion led by the Davenport
delegates.
There were many other papers and
literary and musical numbers on the
program of the three days conven-
tion, all of which were good.
Tuesday evening a reception was
held in the Bethel church parlors,
and Monday afternoon Mrs. Charles
Shepard gave a reception at her
home.
Among the visitors at the conven-
ton was Mrs Ella Woods of Moline,
| who is chairman of the ways and
means committee of the Illinois state
federation. Mrs. Jennie Coleman, ex-
president of the Illinois federation,
gave an address Tuesday morning.
Report of National.
Mrs. J. B. Rush, federation dele
gate to the National Association of
Colored Women, which held its
eighth biennial session at Hampton,
Va, last July made an interesting
report. Other delegates were Miss
Jessie E. Walker and Mrs. c. B.
Lewis, honorary presidents Of the
federation; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Or
ganizer; Mrs. Ruth Bright, eredential
committee, and Mrs. H. R. Graves.
Arts and Crafts.
There was an exhibit Of the arts
and crafts department at the church
Tuesday morning. Mrs. J. W. Hud-
son is chairman of this department.
The exhibit of the arts and crafts
committee was valued at 1903. The
Judges were Miss Mabel johnson OF
Clarinda, Mrs. Mary Mease Scott of
Des Moines and Mrs. S. White Of In
dianola. Much credit is due Mrs. ).
w. Hudson of Sioux City for this ex-
cellent exhibit.
The exhibit consisted Of fancy
work, hand painted china, paintings
etc., made and donated by the men,
bers to the federation. The money
realized through the sale of these
articles will go into a sinking fund
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

At the regular meeting of North
Star lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. NJ, last
night more than fifty members were
present, one of the largest attend
ances in its history. Joseph H. Shep-
ard, P. G. M. of Give, was present
and presented the lodge very beau
tiful gavel made in Oregon from a
tooth of a moose. The following new
officers were elected: w. M, Atty.
James B. Rush; S. w., Gus Watkins;
J. W., Andrew McDowell; treasurer,
l.. H. S. Brown; secretary, Hurbert
E. Jacobs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

The local order of the Knights of
Tabor will hold their annual memorial
day services on Sunday, June Is, at 3
o'clock, at the Union Congregational
church. This is a Negro secret order
organized by Moses Dickson of Mis-
souri, and it is one of the largest or
ders in our city among the colored
race. They have a children's depart
ment and a ladies' branch and all of
the departments will be out June
18th in full regalia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

Zion Baptist Sunday school, Buxton,
Iowa, June IL, 13, Ia and Is, 1918.
Dear Brethren and Co-Workers:
The call is loud and the field is ex-
tensive. We urge you to come to
Buxton, not only with determination,
but with money to do great things
for God and His cause. Let US make
this the banner year Of the conven.
ton. Yours for the cause,
F. B. Woodland,
President.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06
PROCEEDINGS OF IOWA
STATE FEDERATION

Mrs. Harvey Brown, Editre"s, 1904
Bluff Street.
Proceedings OF the twelfth annual
session of the Iowa State Federation
of Colored Women's Clubs, which
convened at Davenport, May 26, 1918.
Monday night was Citizens night.
The session was held at the Third
Baptist church. Address of welcome
by Mayor Mueller. Address of well
come by Mrs. Francis Baker, presi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

dent City Federation. MRS. j. +
Hamilton responded to both ad-
dresses. All of the musical and other
numbers on the program were good.
Tuesday mornings session opened
with a memorial service conducted by
thechaplain, Mrs. M. E. Cheshire Of
Ottumwa, Mrs. ]. B. Rush Of Des
Moines, thepresident, being in the
chair. The memorial service was in
honor of deceased members of the
federation.
The greater part of The morning
session was devoted to the reports OF
the constituent clubs. The state or
ganizer, Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des
Moines, delivered her report, showing
that seven new clubs had joined the
federation, the largest number
brought in since the organization OF
the federation. All Of these were ad.
mitted at this session. They are as
follows:
Woman's Progressive club of Bux.
ton
Self Improvement club, Carney.
Richard Aliens Aid, Des Moines
organized by Mrs. S. Joe Brown.
Ladies' Improvement, Oskaloosa
organized by Mrs. A. G. Clark, ap-
pointed deputy organizer by Mrs. S
Joe Brown. A@xkN
Woman's Aid, Des Moines, organ.
ICED by Mrs. Mary Mease Scott.
Political Study, Des Moines, organ
lied by Mrs. ]. B. Rush.
Rebecca Sewing Circle, Ottumwa
Much praise is due Mrs. Brown fo1
her excellent work as organizer.
The federation is incorporated, the
reports of the officers showing that
the papers had been filed at Des
Moines about three weeks before
The following officers and committees
were present:
President-Mrs. J. B. Rush, Des
.Moines.
First Vice President-Mrs. Emma
Gardner, Ottumwa.
Second Vice President-Mrs. L. NJ
Coates, Sioux City.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Alice
Thompson, Muscatine.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. A.
j. Clark, Oskaloosa.
Treasurer-Mrs. j. P. Hamilton
Des Moines.
State Organizer-Mrs. S. Joe
Brown, Des Moines.
Chaplain-Mrs. M. E. Cheshire, Ot-
tumwa.
Honorary Preidents-Mrs. Helena
Downey, Ottumwa; Mrs. Belle Graves,
Evanston, ILL.,; Mrs. Gertrude Culber-
son, Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Matte
Lewis, Davenport, and Miss Jessie E
Walker, Marshalltown.
Press Committee-Miss Jessie E.
Walker, Marshalltown; Mrs. C. B.
Woods, Des Moines.
This committee should be compli-
mented for their excellent service in
making full reports.
Credentials Committee-Mrs. Ruth
Bright, Davenport; Mrs. Clara Shep-
ard, Davenport; Mrs. Mary Joyce,
Cedar Rapids.
Tuesday a. M, May 81, 1913-De-
votional exercises were conducted by
thechaplain, Mrs. M. E. Cheshire of
Ottumwa.
Finance ommittee-Mrs. j. P.
Hamilton, Des Moines; Miss Bell
Watkins, Buxton; Mrs. Mary Roman,
Marshalltown.
Courtesy-Mrs. E. Shelton, Daven-
port; Mrs. Emma Beard, Davenport.
Sergeant-at-arms-Mrs. H. War
rick, Des Moines; Mrs. I. L. Brown,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

Mrs. Adam Dixon left this evening
for Chicago, ILL.,, to visit her only son,
Baker Dixon, who recently graduated
from the plumbing school and was
employed there, but recently met
with a painful accident by the falling
of some gas fixtures, but he is inn
proving and will soon be at work
again. From there Mrs. Dixon will
go to Michigan for a few days visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

The trustees of St. Paul's 4. M. E.
church have purchased a new modern
six-room parsonage at 1O45 W. Thir-
teenth street, where the pastor and
his bride will be at home to the men,
bers of the church and congregation
within few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

OUR COLLECTOR will be in Cres-
ton and bedford, la Wednesday, June
IL; Clarinda, Thursday June IL; Shen-
andoah and Red Oak, Friday June 13;
Council Bluffs Saturday June IA; Oma-
ha Monday June l6, Sioux City We'd
nesday June ls; Ft. Dodge Friday June
20; Boone Saturday June 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Thompson re-
ceived a beautiful invitation to attend
the commencement exercises of the
Western Military Academy at Alton,
Ill.,, to be held June 10th, from James
and William Agar, the sons of w. G.
Agar, manager Of the Des Moines
Packing Co.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

Mrs. S. Joe Brown returned last
Friday evening from Davenport,
where she had been attending the
State Federation of Colored Women s
Clubs, and she was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. E. S. Jones, who was
also a delegate to the Federation.
Mrs. Jones returned the next morn
ing to her home in Buxton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

Mr.. R, ]. Walker of Buxton met
with a very painful accident about five
weeks ago while mining out shot OF
coal, some sulpher flew in his eye
causing him to nearly loose it. He is
in our city at present taking treatment
of DR.. Pearson, an eye specialist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

The Mothers Congress will meet at
Mrs. J w. Campbell's, 1925 West Six
teenth street, Saturday afternoon.
Paper on "Sexology Taught in Pub
lie Schools by Mrs. Chas. Cousins
and echoes from the Federation by
the delegate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-06-06

of town visitors, who addressed the
meeting, after which dainty repast
was served by Misses Cleo Smith and
Nazerine Ragsdale, the hostesses.
The next meeting will be with Atty.
J. B. Rush at 1547 Twentieth street,
at which time Atty. S. Joe Brown will
discuss the "Loan Shark Problem"