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done so in anticipation of rain. They
Will start to cover as soon as the good
rains come and that will hold the mar
ket steady, temporarily at least" said
this same cotton man.
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Local Evidence.

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s72a-T w. ptcnard Ex N' co%' %"-rs"SsS"n; rensi"ns
. e. NJ. GeddmgS, Ex Con. Pensions,
3l20-J. ;. Geddings, EX Con Pensions
3727-T. Benenhaly, Ex- Con Pensions
31@d-R' X. Thames Ex. Con. Pensions,
S7$2-J. l.. Ards, Ex. Con. Pensions,
3733-J w. Partin, Ex. Con Pensions
3734-W. A. Partn, Elk. Con Ftnscns
S735-H. n. Idol, Ex. Con. Pensions,
$7$6-M. H. Boykin, Ex Con. Pensions,
9737-Henry David, Elk. Con. Pensions.
3738-l. S. Windham, Ex Con. Pensions
3739-Jos. Lewis, Ex. Con Pensions
374l-John OUTLAW, Ex. Con- Pensions,
3742-A. H. Weeks, Ex. Con- Pensions
3743-E. T Wndham, Elk. Con. Pensions.
3744-W. j. Atkinson, Elk. Con. Pensions
S74S-W B. Norton, Ex. Con. Pensions,
3746-E R. Sanders Ex Con. Pensions,
3747-Jas. Allsbrooks, Ex. Con- Pensions,
374S-H. NJ. Spann EX Con- Pensions
3749-Abram Ards, Elk. Con. Pensions,
$75O-W. A. Weldon, Ex. Con. Pensions
3751-Sumter Belk, Elk. Con. Pensions,
3752-Henry Norris Elk. Con. Pensions,
9753-P. w. Burgess, Elk. Con. Pensions
$754-Jas. $754 Dorm. Ex Con Pensions,
3756-B. NJ. Powell, Ex. Con. Pensions
3757-G. W. Scott, Ex. Con. Pensions,
3758-Hampton Lee, Ex Con Pensions,
3759-Geo. Hancock, Elk. Con. Pensions,
976O-D. H. Boykin, Elk. Con. Pensions,
3761-R. d. Cooper, Elk. Con. Pensions,
S762-S. j. Brown, Elk. Con. Pensions,
3763-J. p. Windham, Ex. Con. Pensions
3764-Henry Scott Elk. Con Pensions
3756--W. J. Brunson, Ex. Con- Pensions
3766-John Turner Ex. Con Pensions
9767-L. j. Bradford, Elk. Con. Pensions
$76S-W. R. Lackey Ex Con. Pensions,
3769-W. j. Ards, Ex Con. Pensions,
317O-J. T. Hays Ex Con Pensions
30l-J. A Dennis, Elk. Con Pensions
3772-J. F. Floyd, Ex. Con. Pensions
3.13-M. d. Weaver Elk. Con. Pensions,
SM4-I. NJ K McElveen Ex. Con. Pensions,
$775-E H: saus, Elk. Con Pensions,
366-W. Fl. Cook, EX. Con. Pensions
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Contingent.

3661-Dr. p j. ONeil, Special smallpox
36G2-Aex Norris Payt 0
mat
3666-D. W. Brown, Refund forfeited bonds,
3669-Raiph lill inner tube for %
W. H. o.,
3675-Cash Printing Co.. Stationery printing,
for o
36Sl-Warren II o 90
36S2-E. l. Reardon
36S3Deomes Pharmacy Spec drugs Small 80
36$-J X Bradford Exp lunaiCs
36S6-Parrotts Book
l. Recording
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. to1--IfarkllS Gaines, I44 r. yds. ditehing
5'99-Shed Chi"m. Grading and ditching 4 { I. =
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Public Buildings,

3672-W. B. Boyle, soda II.
3676-A. j. Ard, force for C. H.
3693-Carolina Furn. Co., Office chair Court
3697-Auld's Groc Co.. Ice for C. r.,
3699-Forshee & Co., Repairing
37O5-Kennedy Bros, Repair work
3713-Jas Scott, Work c. H. week
371S-Sumter Tele Co., Telephone 2nd.
3719-DuRant Hdw Co., Work lock C
372i-Sumter Lighting Co. Lights G.. H.
379O-James Scott, Work c. II weeks,
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Seventh Monthly Report.
July 1-31, 1913.
Roads and Bridges

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S79o-James Scott, Work on c. II grounds weeks 8 90
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36S7-J. x. Bradford Dieting prisoners,
37O5-kennedy Bros Repair work Jail, Screens,
3718-Sumer Tele Co.. Telephone rent, end quarter,
372l-Sumter Lighting Co., Lights
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2GHi Shed Chism, Grading aud ditching,
3792-Shcd Chism. Grading and dltChing,
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18

der DR.. Franklin Kline Fretz, spe-
cial Investigator for the University Of
Pennsylvania.
In June. 1912. Mr.. Howard finished
course in bookkeeping and was later
appointed by the civil service commits
sion as storekeeper for the Oak Lane
station Of the electrical department Of
the city Of Philadelphia. Many OBJ
jected to his appointment, although
one vested in power by the civil serv-
ice commission. solely on account of
color. even though he was rewarded
only in the regular order of recogni.
tion for efficiency.
four medals for scholastic efficiency
and was on two occasions called upon
to represent the colored students Of
Temple university. Since leaving
school Mr.. Howard has also entered
the industrial insurance field and ia Il
director In the Peoples Aid society OF
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. acting
as the Philadelphia superintendent.
Mr.. Howard. his wife and two chill
dren are comfortably housed at 5S2S
Haverford avenue. West Philadelphia.
which he owns. Besides the home in
which he lives he owns some other
real estate In this city. purchased
largely with the influence and aid OF
his most estimable helpmeet. Mr..
Howard represents the best type Of
young Afro American manhood.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
ALBA NOTES.

Mrs. M. T. Gordon of Ottumwa at
tended quarterly meeting in Abba on
Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Roper served dinner to
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Benning and 9TH
ers Sunday.
Mrs. Willis Lewis and son, William,
of Oskaloosa are visiting at the home
of Mrs Roper and grandparents, Mr..
Ben Lewis home.
Sewing Circle club met at the home
of Mrs. Oscar Roper on Monday.
Sunday, April 18th, was quarterly
meeting and missionary day at the
A. M. E. church. In the morning and
afternoon Presiding Elder S. B.
Moore preached very able sermons.
In the evening he made an excellent
lecture on home and foreign mission
work done by the Afro-American and
by the Africans themselves in Africa.
At the evening services Mrs. NJ. I.
Gordon talked and Mr.. Pearl Thomas
sang solo.
Mrs. Allie Bowman and Mr.. Nunie
Parker of Denver, Colo., en- route
from Buxton to Fort Madison, spent
Sunday in Abba with friends and at
the home of Mr.. Monroe Davis.
Visitors from Hooking in Abba
over Sunday were Mrs. Robinson and
son, Mrs. Young and daughter, Miss
Viola Young, and Mr.. Charles Young.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
MASON CITY, IOWA.

We are indeed glad TO witness the
beautiful sunshine again.
We are sorry to report so many on
the sick list this week.
Mrs. Wilson is reported on the sick
list, but is improving at this writing.
Mrs. Doshia Beverly was taken
very sick last Wednesday, but is bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. 0. Cooper of Buxton, Iowa, is
visitor in the city.
Mr.. Paul Scott was called to Mitch
ell, S. D., on Sunday on business and
expects to return home the last of the
week.
Mr.. S. Swindalle left Saturday for
Minnesota, where he will work ASA
chauffeur for Mr.. Zaun.
Mr.. L. Lewis has accepted a posi-
ton at the electric light plant.
Mr.. Jim Stephenson was quaran-
tined for smallpox this week at his
home on Eighth street.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Victor Wright last Friday aft
ernoon and a two-course lunch was
served by Mrs. Marie Allen and Miss
Artivia Williams. After the regular
business they held their election of
officers for the next year, which was
as follows: Mrs. Maude M. Brewton,
president; Mrs. Elizabeth Williams,
vice president; Miss Artivia Will
liams, secretary; Mrs. J. D. Reeler,
treasurer. They then adjourned to
meet next Friday with Mrs. r. Fish
er, assisted by Mrs. Fred Wright.
Mrs. Anna Crawford is reported on
the sick list at this writing.
Mr.. L. w. Williams, G. C. of the X.
of P. lodge of Iowa, will be in Mason
City on Wednesday on his annual
visit to Perseverance lodge. A grand
social will be one of the events for
the evening.
Mr.. J. w. Banning has opened up
a first class shining parlor on East
Fifth street. He also has a restaur-
ant on South Main street, and he is
doing good paying business.
Mr.. R. Fisher has also accepted a
position at the electric light plant,
which makes the third colored man
who is employed by the company.
Mrs. Bette Banning is reported on
the sick list this week.
Rev. F.. D. Woodford was sent back
to Mason City for another year and
expects to start at once to complete
the new church, which each one is
anxious for the completion Of the
church ,and will put every effort forth
to hurry the work. And every one is
very glad to have Rev. Woodford back
for another year.
The entertainment given Monday
evening by the trustees was wit
messed by large gathering and a
nice program was rendered and a
neat sum was taken in.
Addred Stratton died Monday and
was buried Tuesday afternoon at
Manly, Iowa.
Mrs. J. D. Reeler, Mrs. E. Will
liams, Miss Artivia Williams, Mrs.
Susie Cecil, Mrs. Leona Ewing, Mrs.
B. Banning, Mrs. Conell and daugh-
ter, Mr.. Carter, Mr.. Renix and others
all went to Manly to attend the fun
eral Of Mr.. A. Stratton. The floral
offering was many and beautiful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
MT. PLEASANT.

Mrs. G.. Arbuckle is able to be out
again, after few days. illness.
The rally at the Second Baptist
church last Sunday was decided sue.
cess.
The B. Y. P. U. was organized
April 6 and last Sunday a special
program was rendered. A great deal
of interest is taken in this organiza-
tion and we are proud of it.
Mr.. Whitaker of Buxton was in
our city last Sunday and made a talk
at both churches in the interest of
his paper, the Buxton Leader.
Mrs. j. Pickett is still about the
same. Her little son, Logan, is in
disposed also.
Mr. j. F. Henderson of Bloomfield
was business caller this week.
Mrs. Chas. Watson entertained at
Kensington on April 8. An enjoyable
afternoon was spent, after which de.
licious refreshments were served.
Miss Myrtle Burnaugh entertained
the Kensington last week and an
equally enjoyable afternoon was
spent.
Mr.. Ralph Burnaugh was home
from Bloomfield last week.
Miss Margaret Carson was quite
i'll for few days.
The many friends of Mrs. Eaves
are very glad to learn that she is
able to walk around again.
Mrs. Ida Palmer is improving,
after an illness of few days.
Mrs. Samuel McCracken is getting
along very nicely at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
SIOUX CITY NOTES.

Sunday, April 9th, will be quar-
terly meeting at the A. M. E. church.
at which time Presiding Elder S. B.
Moore is expected to be present.
Quite a number of strangers are
moving in our city, which we are very
much proud of, for We know they
will make good citizens.
The revivals will start at the Mt.
Zion Baptist church on. April goth.
A donation party was given We'd
nesday night by the members and
friends of Rev. A. l.. Johnson and
family, pastor of the A. M. E. church.
The table was laden with many good
things.
Mr.. Joseph Norris returned home
last Saturday from Arkansas, where
he has spent the winter for his health.
Mrs. Washington Stokes and
daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Cousin, of
Yankton, S. D., have moved to our
city to take up their residence with
US. We welcome them in our midst.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Gross, a fine baby girl. Mother and
baby doing nicely.
Master Earl Basen, who has been
visiting his parents the past week,
returned to Minneapolis on Saturday
evening
Died in the city, Saturday, April
IL, 1913, Mrs. Lizzie Jones, better
known by all as Aunt Lizzie. She
was we'll known character and liked
by all who knew her, also one of ou,
pioneer citizens. She was 80 years
old at the time of death, old age be.
ing the cause of death. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon at 1:SC
o'clock at Wescott's chapel. The ser.
mon was preached by Rev. A. L
Johnson, pastor Of the A. NJ. E
church. Interment in Floyd GENE.
terry. Nh s 4. u ,ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
Work Of j. c. Howard Shows
High Efficiency
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES.
Success Of Native Virsinian Who
Represents tho Possibilities Of the
Race In Business and the Professions
In tho North-SpeeiaI Fitness Shown
For Important Position.
By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT.

BY WHITTIER H. WRIGHT.
Philadelphia.-A young man of grit
and determination with common sense
enough to work to achieve the goa! Of
his ambition regardless of difficulties
and obstacles and of what the world
has to say Of him is of the kind most
needed among this race Of men Of at
fairs.
The thrifty city Of Richmond, Va.
gave US Joseph Cephas Howard in
1888. While he was yet boy his IA
ther, though humble. but highly re-
spected citizen of the Old Dominion
state, migrated to Norwich. Conn.,.
where opportunities for broader and
progeny might be found.
Under the wise guidance Of his par
ents he developed ravenous appetite
for learning and ut the age Of seven
teen years had completed the public
school and high school courses Of that
city. For three years following he en-
tered the college department Of How
ard university in Washington.
Still desirous Of obtaining knowledge
along business and scientific lines
which would fit him for business
career. he further matriculated at
Temple university and completed the
prescribed course for bachelors de-
gree. He also completed special
course in sociology and statistics un-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
CLARINDA NEWS.

Mrs. Lu Nash returned from
Omaha, leaving her daughter, Mrs
Lu Fields, in very poor health.
The Study club met with Mrs. M
Cook and elected Mrs. c. Farrier as
delegate to the convention of the Col.
ored Ladies' Federation club, which
meets in June at Davenport, Iowa.
Mr.. Lewis Arnett has moved tc
his home on Garfield street, which he
has recently bought. His pool hal
recently purchased by him is in the
same yard.
Mrs. E. B. Cook is on the sick list.
Rev. Morgan left Saturday for
Bedford to fill his charge there, being
on the same circuit with Clarinda.
Mrs. Give Nowling is at present
on the sick list. g,
The Daughters Of Tabernacle gave
an entertainment in their hall on the
square, which was well pAtronized by
friends at large.
Grand Chancellor Williams made a
fly trip out Of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens are now
nicely located at their home on Ninth
and Water streets.
The Baptist church gave social
Saturday night at the church.
Miss Susie Lee has returned to Des
Moines to fill her place as stenog-
rapher, being called home recently by
the illness of her grandfather, Mr.. B.
Jones.
Mr.. T. G. Jones, Jr., from Red Oak
visited his mother, Mrs. Jones, on
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
KEOKUK NEWS.

The Sunday school at St. Mary The
Virgin gave market at Parish hall
the 5th inst, from which neat sum
was realized.
Mr.. Homer Jones, who has been
employed by the legislature at Des
Moines for the past three months, is
expected to arrive home this week.
The Thanksgiving sermon of Re-
lance lodge of Odd Fellows will be
preached by Rev. J. H. Bowles at
Union Baptist church Sunday after
noon, May 18th.
On last Wednesday morning, April
10th, occurred the death Of Miss
Maria Jackson. By this act of Divine
Providence gloom of sorrow has
been cast into the hearts OF many
friends. Deceased was born in the
state of Missouri about seventy-five
years ago, having lived in this city
since young womanhood, and had
been a faithful and devout member
of Pilgrims Rest Baptist church fol
long period of years, and will be
sincerely missed by this congrega:
ton; also by Eureka Temple, which
organization she was member. Miss
Jackson lived in her own home or
Morgan street, which she had inner
tied through years Of economy ane
.oil. There are no surviving rela'
.ives. By her request her Temple en-
dowment will so to Western college
We, wou,,d that, space would permit
eult gy upon the life of such a beau
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18

Quarterly meeting was held Sun
day at Bethel A. NJ. E. church. Rev.
l. N. Daniels, P. E., was present,
preaching morning and evening. A,
the latter service his discourse was
on Twenty Things That Kill the
Church, which was listened to with
interest by a large and appreciative
congregation. On Friday evening a
love feast was held, which was fairly
we'll attended. After which quarter
ly conference was held, owing to the
fact that business matters demanded
his leaving Sunday night for his home
in Evanston. The financial reports
of the trustee department was very
gratifying to him.
The Woman's Loyal club met
Thursday, April 9th, with Mrs. Oscar
Thompson, transactisg great deal
of business. 1t was one of the most
interesting meeting held for some
time. Mrs. w. A. Emerson was elect
ed delegate to the Federation conven-
tion, which meets at Davenport on
May 27, % and 20 Mrs. Anna Will
liams of Buxton was in attendance.
At the close a three-course supper
was served, at which a pleasant time
was passed.
Mr.. William Robinson, who has
been quite i'll for the past two weeks,
is slowly improving. We hope to see
him out again soon.
The entertainment that was given
on April 9Th at the Second Baptist
church by some Of the young married
men was a success. The proceeds
will be applied on new church steps.
A recent organization in the Sec
ond Baptist church is the Repairing
club, with G. w. Martin, president,
and Joe Robinson, secretary. They
are doing nicely.
The service Sunday evening was
interrupted by the sudden illness of
Misses Edith Junkin and Christena
Carter, caused by eating poisonous
candy. We are glad to know they
are out of danger.
The choir was highly entertained
Wednesday night with ice cream and
cake by Rev. Sanders.
Bethel choir will meet this week at
the home of Mrs. Holland Williams
for rehearsal, at which time they will
be entertained by Mr.. T. G. Dozier.
Revs. I. N. Daniels, P. E., and G.
w. Slater and wife were entertained
at dinner Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Bush.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18

The legislative committee of the
Emancipation Exposition Commission
appeared before the joint session Of
the senate and house appropriations
committees on last Wednesday in the
interest of the appropriation bill, ask
ing for an appropriation for the
Golden Jubilee Emancipation Exposi-
tion. Atty. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. }.
B. Rush acted as spokesmen for the
committee and received the compli-
ments of the other members present
for the excellent manner in which
they presented our case, and it is
hoped that some appropriation will be
made for this very worthy cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
Virginia Annual Conference April 1e

Virginia Annual Conference April IS.
The Virginia annual conference of
the A. NJ F.. church is always I'm in
teresting gathering of churchmen and
religious workers for home and foreign
missions. The sessions Of the con-
ference this yenr will be held in the
Bethel church. Eastville. Va. begin
ming on Wednesday. April 16. Candi-
dates for admission to the conference
will be heard ut meeting held for
that purpose on Tuesday. April IS. at
noon. The pastor Of Bethel church Is
the Rev. r. Allen Sraton. who will
give delegates and visitors most cor
dial welcome $a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18

The revivals which are being held
at the A. M. E. church are progress
ing nicely. They are conducted by
the evangelist, Rev. J. P. Howard of
Kansas City. He will remain here a
week longer.
Mrs. Mary Knight, who fell and
sprained her ankle, is improving very
slowly.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Mt.
Zion Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. Matte Watkins on Thursday
afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-04-18
COLFAX NEWS.

Mrs. Aldine Brooks was visiting
relatives and friends in Buxton the
past week.
Mrs. Mary Oliver, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. O. Ter
rell, has returned to her home in
Buxton.
Mrs. Sam Dean was calling on her
many friends in Buxton the past
week.
April showers, as it rained all last
week, bring May flowers, as we are
all aware.
Mr.. J. w. Holmes was an over SUM-
day visitor at Carney.
Rev. Morton preached two interest
ing sermons Sunday morning and
evening and to we'll filled house
each time.
Miss Fannie Mays from Buxton has
accepted position in our city.
The Sunday school entertainment
wasn't so largely attended, but neat
little sum was realized.
The Bethel Baptist Sunday school
elected Rev. Morton and Gertrude
Brodus to represent them at the Sun
day school convention which convenes
in June at Buxton.
Word was received last week by
Mrs. Alexander and daughter an
nouncing the death of Mr.. VIM.
Churchill, who died at the Methodist
hospital.
Mrs. Lulu Edgar does not mend
very rapidly, we are sorry TO say. We
hope to write her better next week.
Mrs. Belle Coalman spent Sunday
in Des Moines visiting her friends.