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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25
OBITUARY.
Smith is Dead.

We are grieved to chronicle the
death of VIM. Smith, who died Sun
day, April Goth, after q long illness
of several weeks. He was born in
Upton county, Tennessee, August 6,
1910. Came to Iowa in 1876. Age
70 years, months and ID days. He
has been member Of the Baptist
church for AZ years and the first man
to start the first colored Baptist
church in our city in 1878 and was
with Rev. S. Bates in the work Of the
Corianthian church. He was married
to Sousana Smith of which three
children was born. They lived to-
gether twenty-seven years and in 1895
he married Mrs. Ruby Wilkinson. He
leaves loving wife, two children.
three nephews, one niece, two grand
children and six step-children. He was
member of the Masonic Fraternity.
His funeral was held from the A. M.
E. church, conducted by Rev. T. L.
Griffith. North Star lodge, No. 2, A. F.
& A. M. had charge Of the body, and
masonic burial was given him. King
Solemn Commandry acted as an es-
cort. Many beautiful flowers were
on the casket. We extend to the
bereaved relative our heart felt sor-
row in their hour Of sorrow.
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CLARINDA NEWS.

Mrs. Funchen Of Glenwood visited
her brothers and mother, Mrs. Eliza
Cason, while.
Revival meetings closed Sunday at
the A. M. E. church.
Rev. Ship preached a very able
sermon at the A. M. E. church Friday
night.
Mr.. Glen King visited friends in
St. Joe this week.
The Misses Burnett, who have been
visiting Mrs. James Pemberton this
winter will depart for their homes in
Springfield, Mo.
Mrs. Nancy Campbell is still on the
sick list.
Mrs. Henry Farrir was very sick q
few days last week.
Mr.. Ed. Baker and family have
moved from the country to .
home on 14th street.
Rev. Ship Of st. Joe, Mo. filled the
pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening.
Mr.. Bob Jones does not improve
much in health.
Mr.. Essa Bowlin is able to be out
after his serious illness.
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CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.
Especial to Bystander.)

Mrs. H. Flowers and Mrs. Pauline
Huston are both quite i'll in the hos
pital. We hope for their speedy re-
covery.
Tommy Searcy is very low and not
expected to live.
Last Thursday Mrs. M. F. Lowery
received the sad intelligence of the
death of her son, Frank, of 1ndianola.
After many weeks of suffering he en-
tered peacefully into the rest that
awaits the people of God. We extend
sympathy to all the relatives in this
sad bereavement.
Wedding bells are ringing. Last
week one Of our popular young ladies,
Miss Helen Martin, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Charles Brown Of
Salina, Kansas. We wish them much
happiness and prosperity. .}
During the district conference Mrs.
H. G.. Jackson entertained at dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Milligan, Rev. Boyd Of
Moline, Rev. Stovall Of Davenport, M.
O. Culberson of Clinton and Mrs.
Raspberry. 81 ,~... .,
Mrs. G. w. Phillips and little grand
daughter, Velma Hughes, have re-
turned to their home in Champaign.
ILL.,, after spending several weeks
with Mrs. E. c. Thomes. -...,.
Mrs. E. C. Thomas entertained Mrs.
Matte Brice and Mrs. Brown at din
ner Tuesday.
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line and the good white people told
them that they were just as safe in
Iowa as in Canada, so they settled in
Decatur City, only IL miles north Of
the Missouri line. The other three,
M. Mathews, Joe Blackwell and Steve
Thompson went further north. Andy
went four miles west Of Decatur City
and homesteaded q farm and there
has lived for the past fifty years,
raising four step children. He was
married to Mrs Catherine Shepard in
November, 1866. To this union five
children were born of which three are
living, John L. Of Des Moines, an edi-
tor and lawyer, Edward w. of St.
Joseph, Mo-, druggist, and Eldora
Anderson Of Give. Joseph H. and B.
J. Shepard are his step sons, Of Give,
Iowa. Mr.. Thompson was a most re-
markable citizen, having spent thirty
four years in slavery and fifty years
freeman. Out Of this experiences
he gave much good advice, he strug-
gled hard to give his children an edu-
cation. Oftentimes he would NOW the
tall grass in the summer two miles
to the school house and in winter he
would drag log to make path
through the snow for his children to
walk in. Thus long helpful and USE
full life is gone. The funeral services
were held from the M. E. church Of
Decatur, conducted by Rev. T. M.
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CoLFAx, IOWA.

Miss Minnie Alexander was Capt.
tol city visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Louis Morris is still reported
quite poorly and his friends are wor-
ried, concerning his case.
Mr.. G. 0. Terrell and daughter,
Mrs. Crank, and Miss Ada Brown, at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Robert
Brown at Enterprise. \. \.
Mr.. Sol Brown from Des Moines
has excepted a position as chef at Ho-
tel Colfax.
Mr.. Mat Banks was attending to
business between trains Saturday in
our city, from Des Moines. Since
Mr.. Banks has been under one OF
capitol city doctors care, he is much
improved in health.
Mr.. Z. Robinson, Sr., and family
are moving this week to the country
The Ladies Home Mission met
Thursday evening at the church. Mrs
Brodus, president and Mrs. Crank,
secretary Hope all the members will
be out and help to make the meeting
an interesting one. " l'. g
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WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Miss Helen Motts celebrated her
'steenth birthday recently by inviting
small company of friends to assist
her. A nice time was had and few
remembrances were left by the
friends.
Mr.. Mercial of Sigourney visited at
the H. Spencer home few days last
week. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Lewis are the
proud parents of son, born April
18th. L., 4, g,.s.
April 9th is rally day at the, A.
M. e. church for the benefit Of the
trustees. Everyone should be out.
Rev. Register, presiding elder Of the
Kansas City district, and general
missionary for five states Of the Zion
A. M. E. conference, was in the city
a few days this week in the interest
Of his church. He filled the A. M. E..
pulpit last Sunday and on Tuesday
evening. Had good audiences at all
services. Come again Rev.
Mrs. Helen Anderson Of Ottumwa
is expected soon from Kansas City
for visit at the Horace Spencer
home. 5s, y !. Nj y.5.6 ii
Saml Hall, Jr., has resigned as
janitor Of the "A. M. E. church and is
succeeded BY H. Rhodes. X y.
The Christian Culture club at their
election recently elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. Emma Black
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ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Sallie Lewis was elected dele
gate to the Mite Missionary conven-
ton in Ottumwa in July. Mrs. Allie
Bowman, alternate Mrs. R. b. Man
~, the president, and several others
expect to attend the convention.
Mrs.. Washington Of Ottumwa was
In Abba q part of this week. 4
Presiding Elder Moore was in Abba
on church business all week. He
preached his last sermon for this
quarterly Friday evening and left for
Ottunwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harte and Mrs. Willis
Lewis and son, William Lewis, have
been visiting at the home Of Mrs.
Oscar Roper the past week.
a number Of Hooking people were
in to services Friday evening. !.
Tn Sewing Circle club are quite
busy making sun bonnets and caps
and aprons. They know that summer
is near. N sss .53 sss $@5i y. IN!
Quite number Of strangers were
In town the past week.
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Brumfeld of Des Moines, assisted by
Rev. McGilvrey, pastor in charge. The
pallbearers were all his old neighbors,
who knew him for more than quar-
ter of century. J. M. Eiker, M.
Corrington, Sid Grayson, C. R. Riley,
John Greeting, Sylvester Millsap. The
regular church choir, under the di-
rection of Mrs. c. Townsend, furnish
ed music. Many beautiful and ex-
pensive floral offerings was placed
upon the casket, together with many
of the business houses closed
that hour out Of respect for him. The
Iowa State Bystander Office Of Des
Moines was closed, DR.. e. w. Thomp-
sons drug store Of st. Joseph, Mo-,
was closed. Thus he lived his full
four score years, never sick in bed
until about two weeks ago. He had
no pains or suffering, he simply pas
sed peacefully and quietly away and
I can only say as the motto on his
casket said, Father at Rest.
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FATHER AT REST.
Andy Thompson An Aged Pioneer.

Mr.. Andy Thompson of Decatur,
Iowa, Decatur county, died last Tues
day, April 15, at o'clock of dropsy
and heart trouble, after a lingering
illness of about six months. He was
one Of the most highly esteemed and
respected pioneer citizens Of this
county, well known and loved by all.
He was born in Silvisa,, Fayette coun-
ty, KY, March IA, 1929. When but
eleven years old he was sold as a
slave and brought to Caldwell, county.
Mo-, where he remained until set free
by Lincoln's proclamation. His mas
ter, knowing it would only be short
time until they would be free, so he
told all of his slaves to go free in
August, 1862. Mr.. Thompson, with
three others, bid the old slave plan
tation farewell forever and set out
for Canada, guided by the North star.
They travelled by night and slep in
the prairie grass in the day time, to
avoid being caught by the BUSH
whackers and taken further south and
sold. They landed across the Missouri
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MASON CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. Berlinia Warren entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. David Howard and Mrs.
Esters Sunday to three course din
ner.
Mrs. Martha Dixon Of Des Moines
has moved to Mason City.
Mr.. John Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa,
was an over Sunday visitor with his
brother, Mr.. Spencer.
Mrs. Grace Bailey and Mrs. Watson
Stratton was Sunday visitors at the
church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Frederick Wright is again re-
ported on the sick list.
Mr.. Sunnie Renix is in the city for
few days visit with his brother, Mr..
Abe Renix.
Mr.. Abe Renix will leave this week
for st. Louis to take his oldest child
to be operated on.
Aloma and Karo Dixon Of Morehead
Minnesota, are in the city visiting
with their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Brewton, for an indefinate time. s
Mrs. Marie Allen is reported on the
sick list.
Mrs. Maude M. Brewton made
flying business trip to Des Moines
Sunday evening and also to see her
brother who left Monday for West
Virginia. She will return home We'd
nesday morning.
The Ladies Aid will meet Friday
afternoon at the residence Of Mrs. NJ.
Brewton. Each member is urged to
be present.
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MANLEY, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)


S. S. Stratton's home was saddened
Sunday evening, when the death angel
entered about 9 o'clock and took from
them their son and brother, Ldee.
Ldee was the second youngest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. ~Stratton. He was
born in Manley, Iowa, September 20,
1892, and died April 13, 1918, at the
age of 21 years, 7 months and %
days. He was an Industrious young
man, with no bad habits. He bore his
suffering bravely and never complain
ed. A week before he died, in speak
ing to Rev. E. J. Penney he told him
he was prepared to go. Left to mourn
his loss is an aged mother and father,
four sisters and four brothers, all Of
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OTTUMWA. IOWA

| Mrs. Elnora Caison, wife Of Henry
Caison, died April 10th at $3.50 .. M,
at the residence Of her mother, Mrs.
Elnora Harris, 354 N. Marion street.
She was % years, 8 months and 16
I days old at the time Of her death. She
was a member of the Second Baptist
church. She was united in marriage
/ to James Henry Caison December 20,
1911,. She leaves to survive her a
husband, mother, two sisters and
one brother and host of relatives
and friends. Her uncle, Calvin
| Wheeler, of Marshalltown attended
| the burial. The funeral was preached
! at the Second Baptist church by Rev.
T. J. Carr, assisted by Rev. M. /.
Gordon. The floral offerings were
, beautiful. Interment in the Ottumwa
/ cemetery. IF.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Weeks Of
Center avenue have moved out to the
Country club and have taken charge
, and are now ready to cater to the
appetites Of it's members and friends.
Mrs. Mckinney had the misfortune
to seriously tear the flesh of her right
arm on rusty nail. She is under
the care of physician, but is getting
along as well as could. be expected.
H. E. Clark has been unable to work
the last few days on account of sick
ness.
The Faithful Few society met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hall on Fellows
street. There was good attendance
and pleasant evening spent. The
hostess served delicious refreshment,
assisted by Mrs. Josephine Fowler.
Mrs. Lydia Williams of South Ot-
tumwa, who was operated on at the
Ottumwa hospital for appendicitis, is
getting along nicely.
Mrs. Henry Williams of Fifth
street fell from the back porch Of her
mother-in-law and cracked one of her
ribs. She is able to be about. .iv
Miss Smith of Chicago is here for
an indefinate stay. She is visiting
Miss Mitchell the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Williams on Panama
street. ~ r.
Mrs. McMann, Mrs. Bruton and
Mrs. D. B johnson are on the sick
| list. . s.& r, a.z.s ,.>
Miss Lima Smith, who has been
visiting in Des Moines, left here last
week to spend few days with Miss
Beulah Mitchell, daughter Of Prof.
2. w. Mitchell of Ottumwa. Miss
Mitchell entertained party for Miss
Smith at which there were about
twenty-five young people present.
Miss Smith then accompanied Miss
Mitchell to Osgallo where Miss Nit
chell went to visit her father. They
were entertained by Miss Edna Jones,
Mrs. Clark and Miss Luella Franklin.
After week in Oskaloosa they re-
turned to Miss Mitchell's home at OF
tumwa. Miss Smith then left for
Keokuk to visit friends. NJ Il
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FIT. MADISON NOTES.

Rev. James Bowles has been con-
Quoting a series of meetings for the
past two weeks and the church has
been greatly revived. Some additions
by restoration and several for bap-
tism.
We are sorry to announce the death
of Mr.. Clarence Woods, which oc-
cured at the Sacred Heart hospital at
4:15 a. m., Monday, April 21, 1918, Of
typhoid fever, aged AZ years. He was
known as an honest, kindly good
natured citizen. The family are en-
titled to the sympathy of the COM
munity in their bereavement.
Mr.. Eliza jackson is able to be out
again after a severe attack of heart
trouble. -.-
Mr.. Charles Thomas, who was con.
fined to his home for the past three
weeks, is improving very slowly. His
friends hope to see him out again
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman of Keokuk
have arrived in our city to make il
their future home.
Little Leo Paine of West Fourth
street is able to be out again. His
little playmates are glad to see him
up. %
The White Rose club will meet with
Mr.. John Mack Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Sarah South Of
Keokuk was guests Of Mrs. Charles
Thomas Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter Of La
Grange, NO., stopped over Sunday In
our city while on their way home from
Davenport, Iowa. While here visited
at the home Of Mrs. Mary Stewart
their daughter, and with Mrs. Charles
Thomas. a r@f
Mrs. Clark, the evangelist, gave q
lecture Sunday afternoon. Pleased al
who had the pleasure to hear her.
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vice-president, Mrs. Anna Cecil; Sec
retary, Mrs. Eliza Redd; treasurer,
Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes; Chaplain, Mrs.
Rev. Brown; critic, Mrs. Jessie Turner
chairman executive board, Mrs. Ruth
Black. The new officers were installed
Thursday at the meeting Of the club
at the home Of Mrs. Anna Cecile.
Geo. Berkeley has returned to his
home after a visit at the parental
Chas. Berkeley home.
Mrs. Walter Williams, who has been
sick is improving. "
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KEOKUK NEWS.

Rev. Joseph Roman Of MARSHALL
town is assisting the pastor in charge,
Rev. Samuel Johnson, in conducting
the revival meetings at the First Az
rican Baptist church. Come out and
hear him.
We regret to report Mrs. Lizzie
Baily being on the sick list.
Mrs. Rita Ashby and children visit
ed relatives at Canton, Mo-, recently.
Since returning home Mrs. Ashby has
been quite i'll, but is greatly improved
at this writing. g.. III r..
s Revival meetings that are in prog
ress at Bethel church, under the per-
sonal supervision of Rev. r. A. Adams
Of Kansas City, has resulted in sew
eral additions to the church and the
members are spiritually revived. The
offering last Sunday was $4S.77. We
hope that all may attend these ser
vices and help by their presence to
wage the war against sin. Last Sum
day afternoon was the mems meeting
and goodly number was out TO hear
him. Next Sunday afternoon will be
his special talk to women. Let all
who can take advantage Of the oppor-
tunity to attend this meeting.
There will be baptizing at the Mt.
Olive Baptist church, New Boston, on
Sunday, May 18th, conducted by Rev.
Samuel Johnson Of the First African
Baptist church.
Mrs. Arlivia Watson arrived in our
city from Hannibal last Friday on
business. @a.-> !. r.,
Miss Kittie Owens has been ap-
pointed by Presiding Elder Daniels as
district organizer for the state mis-
sionaries. ~. h.. ,...r ~.
Mr.. Robert Darden has discontinued
his business at Eleventh and Maine
street. He has accepted a position as
travelling salesman for an eastern
concern. .1.. +., ... ..- -
The play, entitled Tempest Toss.
ed" will be presented Monday even
ing, April 28th, at St. Mary's parish
hall. Mrs. Ethel Watkins is the pro-
moter Of the play. We hope for her
good attendance. s@Evs
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The primary department of the
Union Congregational Sunday school
are rehearsing to give May pole
drill in May. It is going to be very
nice. Miss Neal, with her assistant.
Miss Daisy Jacobs, Mrs. VIM. Coal
son and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, are work
ing hard to make a success Of the
little children. They had thirty little
tots last Sunday at school between the
ages Of 4 and 10 years. The young
boys Of this Sunday school will soon
organize = baseball club, managed by
y. J. Shelton, assistant superintend-
ent. s5s VA 4 ss; Y .s.sg, NJ Y IT,
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good reference. Write H. G. Brown
care of the Iowa State Bystander Of
fee.
NOTICE.

The sixth annual communication Of
the Grand Chapter 0. E. s. of Iowa
and jurisdiction will be held at Bux-
ton, Iowa, the third week in May, be-
ginning Tuesday a. m, the goth, and
continuing through Thursday, the
22nd.
We urge all local chapters to send
delegates and desire as many visiting
members as can to attend.
A great effort is being made by
Guiding Star Chapter, No. II, at
Buxton to entertain said grand chap
ter meeting. .,
Ruth B. Bright, G.. w. M.
&c.. Mary F. Bland, G. w. Sec.
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whom were near when the end came.
Funeral services were held at the
M e. church Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Rev. w. r. Oursler ofiiciat-
ing. Mrs. Leacc was organist. The
quartette, composed Of Miss Bessie
Knowles, Mrs. Sverson, DR.. Boody and
Mr.. Hiney furnished the music. In
beauty the scene was costly and beau
tiful flowers were strewn in and
around the coffin by his kinsmen and
friends. A large company of friends
was present. -..
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FOUND IA CURE FOR RHEUMA-
TISM.

'I suffered with rheumatism for
two years and could not get my right
hand to my mouth for that length Of
time," writes Lee l.. Chapman, Ma
pleton, Iowa. II suffered terrible pain
so I could not sleep or lie still at
night. Five years ago began using
Chamberlain's Liniment and in two
months I was well and have not suf-
fered with rheumatism SINCE" For
sale by all dealers. 4
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STRAIGHT AT IT.

There IS no use of our beating
around the BUSH" We might as well
out with it first as last. We want
you to try Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy the next time you have a cough
or cold. THERE'S no reason SO far as
we can soc why you should not do so.
This preparation by it's remarkable
cures has gained a world wide repu-
tation, and people everywhere speak
Of it in the highest terms Of praise
Il is for sale by all dealers.
t5 Subscribe fc.. The iowa STATE BY
3standeT. 4. n. 55s5
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The annual sermon Of the G.. u. O..
Of o. F. Of our two local lodges, Sill
Yer Leaf and Charity, of this city will
be held in Union Congregational
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock
May 11th. The lodge will be in full
regalia, accompanied by the House..
hold of Ruth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25

The Knights Of Pythias will have
their annual sermon preached in
Union Congregational church the first
Sunday. in May at 8 o'clock p. M,
May 4th. All members in good stand
ing are asked to be present. The
Court Of Calantha will be out. (.
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THANKS.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Stratton are
joined by their four sons and four
daughters, Watson, Roy and Russell
Stratton, Mrs. L. Jones, the Misses
Ella, Velve and Maybel Stratton, CIV
ing thanks and appreciation to all
who cheerfully aided or was of the
least service during the recent sad
davs.
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BENTLEY DEAD.

Jim Bentley, who had been suffer-
ing from tuberculosis, died last week
at the hospital. He had been sick
several months. He leaves brother.
Henry. and sister, Mrs. ]. Robinson,
and many other relatives to murn his
death.
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Mr.. W. H. Mason, formerly Of Iowa
City, but now Of Sheridan, Wyo., ar
rived in our city this week to make
his home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Mason. We are glad to
welcome him here.
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The Household Of Ruth, No. 339, G.
o. U. Of o. F., will give q fish fry at
the residence of Mary Wood, 1856 w.
Eleventh street, May 7th. Everybody
invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25

Mr.. A. G. Clark, grand custodian of
the Iowa Masonic lodge, Of Oskaloosa.
Iowa, made his official visit Thursday
with North Star lodge, No. 2, and a
very pleasant time reported.
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On Tuesdav evening Anril 29th q

On Tuesday. evening, April 29th, a
supper will be served at Union Congre-
gational by the ladies Of the Missionary
society. "A social treat as well as a
good supper is in store for all who
attend. Preparations are also being
made for May Pole entertainment by
the teachers m charge Of the Primary
department. Of our Sunday School,
Thursday May 18th. This entertain
ment IS being worked up by corps Of
81 faithful and efficient teachers who
are working hard to make it success.
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Mr.. H. C. Brown, one of our re-
spected young men, has accepted a
position as head man at the Hyperion
club house this summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25

Miss Lillian Neal went down to De-
catur on Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Andy Thompson, returning
Friday.
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Mrs. w. jackson of 1904 Day street.
who has been sick for several weeks,
is not improving very much. Chances
are that she will have to undergo an
operation ere long.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-25

Elroy Griffin, son of Alex Griffin, has
accepted position in Detroit, Mich,
and left last week for Detroit.
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Mrs. Charlie Brewton of Mason
City was in the city Monday on busi-
ness. While here she was the guest
Of Mrs. B. Carr, 1929 School street.