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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
BUXTON REVIEW.

The residence of Mr.. r. J. Jones on
Fourth street was partly destroyed
by fire last Friday morning.
Miss Mickens and Miss Webb have
closed their dressmaking shop for the
winter.
Mr.. H. Harris of Des Moines is in
our city visiting.
The Elks ladies gave an entertain
ment on Halloween night.
There was a big mass meeting
held Monday night at the Central
school building to discuss the condi-
tions of the schools" Are" yod inter-
ested?
Mrs. L. Tandy has returned home
from Des Moines.
Mr.. z. T. Bush of ST.. Louis, NO.,
was in our city a few days visiting
his niece, Miss Georgia Blackburn.
Mr.. John Wright has moved TO his
new home on Main street in Cooper
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.. Cooper have re-
turned home from flying trip from
Clinton, where he went to assist his
mother
They are still having some fine
moving pictures in Coopertown.
why not read the Bystander and
get the news.
Mrs. Sarah Bryant, who was called
to Des Moines to see her sister, who
is sick, has returned home and re-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
and evening. Rev. Carr filled his pull

and evening. Rev. Carr filled his pull
pit.
We have with us at the A. M. E.
Mt. Zion church November II one of
the best readers in America, Richard
B. Harrison. He especially solicits
the patronage Of the Court of Calan-
tha to hear his Damon and Pythias.
The fight is on with the red, orange,
white and green. The big event comes
off November %. Stand by your
colors.
Miss Doras Barquett and Miss
Kiner of Oskaloosa attended the mas
querade social while in the city. They
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierre Barquett.
The Second Baptist church has
made plans for masquerade and
supper rally in the near future.
Mrs. H. T. Elliott entertained in
honor Of her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Margaret Elliott, of Omaha on Mon
day evening.
Stephen Fowler, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wells Fowler, is quite sick and
confined to his bed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. Billups entertained the Socia
and Literary Of the Baptist church
at her home Monday evening.
Miss Mabel Moffitt Of Arch street
entertained friends at Halloween
party Friday evening. Story telling
all kinds of games, including progress
sive whist, were indulged in until 8
late hour, when delightful refresh
ments were served. The prizes were
awarded as follows: First prize
Mrs. M. A. Johnson; second prize, Mr.
w. B. Tauly, while Mr.. 9. Hicks was
presented with the BOBBY prize.
Mrs. Anna L. Hughes is somewhat
improved from her recent illness.
Mrs. w. ]. Echols entertained the
Catholic Ladies' club Monday after,
noon.
Mrs. Matte r. Hicks was hostess
for the Matinee Whist club Tuesday
afternoon from 2 to 5 p. m. Seven.
teen ladies were present and spent a
pleasant afternoon. At the adjourn
ment refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by her daughter,
Miss Opal Wade. 3'
The Self Culture club meets No.
vember 18th with Mrs. B. R. Durant
of Payne avenue.
Mr.. j. W. Hackerny, an old resi-
dent Of st. Paul, died Sunday morn
ing, after brief period of illness, at
his home on W. Central avenue. He
was buried Tuesday afternoon from
the undertaker's. Mr.. Hackerny
leaves a wife and daughter to mourn
his loss.
Mrs. J. B. Stokes entertains the
Handicraft Art club Thursday after
noon.
A grand piano contest in three
classes, IL to 16, 16 to 20 and 20 to
so years of age, will be given at Pill
grim Baptist church Tuesday evening,
November 25. Also voting concert
for the most popular Mr., Mrs. or
Miss in the Twin Cities. Don't miss
this great entertainment.
Mr.. Pierce Barber of Thomas street
was in wreck on the Oriental Limit
ed last week and was very badly
shaken up, from which he is confined
to his home. Mr.. Barber was head
chef on the dining car.
A new. club has been recently Or
ganized among the young lads of St.
Paul, known as the Mecca Athletic
club, with a membership of twenty
five. Mr.. VIM. High is the head man
of the club. They hold their next
meeting Monday evening with Mr..
Chauncev Bradley of Rondo street.
The Gopher club announces their
grand benefit ball at Bowlby hall on
Wednesday evening, November 10th.
Admission, 35 cents. 81 ...s.-..,.... .....
st. Phillips Episcopal church guild
gives a festival and sale Of home made
products, also q pie eating contest,
November 5 and 6.
The ladies of st. James A. M. E.
church will serve Thanksgiving din
ner at the church and in the evening
a unique program will be rendered.
Mrs. Dora Adams is chairman of the
committee on dinner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
BURLINGTON IOWA.

Beginning Monday, November 3rd,
St. Johns A. M. E. church will have
praise and prayer service every
evening until further notice. The
general public are cordially invited.
Rev. B. +. Penn preached a very
excellent sermon on last Sunday night
and those who were no; out to near
nim missed a gospel treat.
The Sabbath school hour, which a
few weeks ago was changed from
o'clock to 2:30, has been changed to
o'clock again. We hope that those
| who objected so strenuously to the
former change will now show their
appreciation by attending regularly.
The chicken supper given by the
Trustee Aid committee was a success
ana neat sum of money was raised.
The ladies thank their many friends
for their presence and liberality.
The stewardesses were entertained
on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Matt
Ross. After the business session a
social hour was spent, during which
the hostess served dainty refresh
ments.
Sunday, November 18th, will be
quarterly meeting day.
The ladies Of the Mite Missionary
society held their first meeting in this
conference year on Monday afternoon
at the parsonage. Different ways of
doing missionary work was the SUBJ
:iect of discussion. Election of officers
took place, with the following results:
Mrs. B. R. Penn, president; Mrs.
Huldah Farley, vice president; Mrs.
l.. M. Abel, secretary; Mrs. Ellen
Williams, treasurer; Mrs. Jennette
Craig, chairman sick committee. The
meeting adjourned to meet at the
home of Mrs. Squire Henderson the
first Monday in December.
Mr.. N. C. Charmers Ct Chicago is
here in the employ of the c., B. and
@. railroad system.
Mr.. Charles King is at home for
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Tucker Of Garth
age, NO., were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Trent over Sunday. Mr..
Tucker is the proprietor of first
| class pantatorium in his home town.
Mrs. Percy Taylor of Los Angeles,
CAL, is the guest Of Mrs. Peter King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry King have re-
turned from the east and will leave
for their home in Los Angeles on
| Monday night.
Miss Grace Pleasant has gone to
Gladstone, ILL.,, where she expects to
spend the winter.
Mr.. Albert Boyd is home from Salt
Lake City, Utah, where he has been
working. the past few months.
Mr.. Charlie McGinnis Of Oledo, ILL.,,
| was in the city for few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

PoItS heT SlSteT SOIHe DCCCeT.
Miss Lillian Burns, who has beer
visiting her sister, has returned tt
her home in Des Moines.
London & London are going tt
move in their new store in the Gaines
block.
Y. M. c. A. Items.
The autumn finds the Y. M. C. A
progressing nicely.
We are contemplating big cam.
paign under tho leadership of the
great and noted Y. M. C. A. worker
Mr.. Drum.
Watch for the next big show date
You can't afford to miss it. Next
Monday, November 10th, entitled
1.-The Third Degree"
Miss Mary Darwin is now located
in the reading room as Buxton public
stenographer.
Don't forget the monstrous Bible
study every Sunday.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Glee club is max
ing the walls ring with music these
days.
Tabernacle.
Sunday, November 2, Rev. North
cross preached ;"3onderful sermon at
II o'clock.
The Willing Workers say to come
to their birthday party Saturday
night, November Sth, at the Taber-
nacle Baptist church.
St. Johns A. M. E.
Sunday was beautiful day. Ser
vices were largely attended both
morning and night. The pastor read
the general law in the morning and
preached at night.
The Sunday school is progressing.
Send your children. Also the Chris
tian Endeavor is still growing.
Everybody come out and help to make
it grow.
The Organ club and stewards are
planning for Thanksgiving dinner.
Poor chicken! Poor chicken!
The presiding elder will be here the
10Th and 18th for quarterly confer
ence.
Mt. Zion.
Thursday of last week the Mission
Circle was entertained in the home of
Mrs. Chas. Watson, IL West Third
street.
Sunday being the first in the month
and the one given for the renewing Of
our covenant one with the other and
the weather being quite favorable, our
services were. we'll attended. We had
a real fall day, with covenant and the
communion in the morning and the
third of the pastors series in the
evening.
The B. Y. P. U. committees are do
ing some real creditable work and
thus greatly increasing the attend
ance.
The Monday evening Bible class
continues to grow.
w. A. Brown, Jr., arrived in the
city Monday night from Marshall
town, where he has been since June.
He will spend few days visiting his
mother and then go to St. Joseph.
Mo-, for the winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
CLINTON, IOWA.

Mr.. B. F. Cooper and bride of few
weeks ago spent part of last week at
the home of his mother on Second
avenue and greeting his many friends.
| They returned to their home in Bux-
ton on Monday.
Clifford Culberson of Davenport is
in Clinton this week. 1t is rumored
that he will enter business with his
father
Prof. z. w. Mitchell Of Muscatine,
who was to address the local minis
terial association Monday evening,
was unable to fill his engagement on
account of illness.
Mrs. M. 0. Culberson, who was COM
PEELED to undergo an operation a short
time ago, was again forced to submit
to serious operation for a cancer
| about te ndays ago. We are pleased
to know that the operation was a sue
cess. She returned 10 her home Sat-
urday, where she is said to be doing
nicely.
Subscribe for The Bystander.
Mrs. Martha Greenlea is reported
as being quite ill at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. G. w. Martin.
John Robinson of Chicago spent a
few days recently with his mother and
other relatives in Lyons. While here
a dinner was rendered few of his
friends by his sister, Miss Gilla.
VIM. Mann left for Dakota a few
days ago, after several weeks visit
at his home in Lyons. i.
(Last Weeks Items.)
Sunday was a rainy day in Clinton
for this season. We had no service
in the Second Baptist church, but at
the appointed hour the Sunday school
children came in and we had a good
Sunday school.
We are glad to see so many strange
faces coming to our church here of
late. The choir has been blessed with
three new members.
The Second Baptist church has be-
gun its cottage prayer meetings for
the winter. Our next prayer meeting
will be at the residence of Mrs. J.
Martins, 422 Elm street. Everybody
invited.
The entertainment that was given
on the 18th Of October by Mrs. E.
Carter and others was a grand sue
cess.
Mrs. George Guy and Grandma Bell
returned a few days ago from Chi
cago, where they had visited relatives.
We are very glad TO have Mrs.
Green and children with US from Chi
cage. She came here for her health,
whi.n is much improved
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w. Seventh street, this week. ~
The Odd Fellows will give liter
ary and musical program at their hall
at AIT Douglas street.
OSK KALOOSA. IOWA.


Mrs. John Williams is improving.
She is able to be moved out of her
room for few hours at time. ..
The Second Baptist church gave .
Halloween entertainment Friday
night at their church. They are try
ing to raise funds to finish their
church.
The I. l.. met at the home Of Mrs.
T,snklin on Friday afternoon and
very profitable meeting was had. They
met last week at Mrs. Clark's and
outlined their years work. s
/ Rev. Tolson is still having his re-
vival services. Rev. Woodland of Ma
son City will preach all this week for
him.
Mr.. A. G. Clark and Mrs. R. Frank
lin spent Thursday of last week at
the home Of Mrs. Luella F. Spicers of
Ottumwa.
Sunday, November 8, is rally day
at the A. NJ. E. church. We hope the
members will make it success be
Cause Rev. Jones is working very
earnestly to have it success.
Mrs. Wilson spent few days in
Des Moines visiting her daughter,
Bertha.
Mrs. H. Webster has returned to
her home in Chicago, ILL.,, after spend
ing a few weeks at the home of her
mother, Mrs. J. Wilson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Deem LETTERS of near Oskaloosa
attended Union Tabernacle meeting
and the A, M. E. church in Abba
Sunday. ...,
The Mite Missionary society held
their monthly business meeting at
the home of Mrs. Lucinda Jones.
After business Mrs. Jones served the
ladies with a nice lunch.
Mrs. Chas. Washington was called
away from Abba on account of the
illness of her sister.
The Abba young people nicely re-
membered the old tradition of Hal
lowe'en by giving a party, going
masked and decorating for Hallow-
cen evening at the home of Mrs. Hat
tie Bennings on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Virgie Burns from Hooking
was in Abba on Saturday. ...
Miss Lewis of Oskaloosa passed
through Abba or Friday. She stop
ped for few hours between trains
with Miss Letta Johnson.
A number of Hooking and Hiteman
people were in Abba this week to at
tend the various moving picture
shows.
At the A. NJ. E. church on Saturday
evening the men of the A. M. E.
church gave welcome reception to
Rev. r. B. Manly on his return to Al
bia. The ladies spread long table
across the church laden with every
thing good and the invited guests
were nicely served. Many timely re-
marks were made, while Rev. R. B.
Manly spoke very nicely to them OF
the improvements of the colored peo-
pie in the east, where he has been Wis
iting, and tpld them to work for adj
vancement and improvement in this
section. He wishes to do much for
his church this year. s@; lsas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
MACON NEWS.

Mrs. Victoria Brassel has returned
from a months visit in Moberly and
Salisbury, Mo. ,
Mr.. Harry Cobbie of Kirksville was
a Macon visitor Sunday. t..
We are very glad to say that Geo.
r. Smith college of Sedalia visited
Western college of Macon in a game
Of football and was defeated, II to z
in favor of Western college. ID
Miss Josephine Ross Of Versilla.
Mo-, has returned to resume her
studies at Western college.
The reception which was rendered
Friday night by the students of West
crn college in honor of the students
of George R. Smith college was
success.
Miss Pearl Russell of Kansas City
has accepted the position as teacher
of music At Western college.
We ere very sorry to lose our mu-
sic teacher, Mrs. E. L. Scruggs, who
is preparing to move to Monmouth,
ILL.,, to make it her future home. We
wish her very much success in her
music in her new home.
Samuel Cooper Gaylord Appleton
and Willie Stewerd of Kirksville
were Macon visitors Friday and at
tended the reception given at Western
college.
Mrs. G. Gibbins of Kentucky, the
state missionary worker, was in the
city Tuesday and made an excellent
address to the student body on Africa,
at which $6 was kindly given to her
by the students Of Western college,.
Little Owen McNutt remains very
j. at his home in East Macon.
Mr.. H. C. McGill has moved here
to make it his home.
Miss Margaret Cobbie has returned
to resume her studies at Western col
lcge, after three days visit in her
home at Kirksville.
Mrs. Hannah Coleman has returned
to her home in St. Paul, being called
to Macon by the death of her mother.
Mrs. Angeline Coleman. 81.
Messrs., Frank Brooks and Will
Johns of Brookfeld were Macon visi-
tors and attended the ball game. ,.s'
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E
Mrs. $. Joe Brown, superintendent
of the social science department Of
the National Association Of Colored
Women, with the assistance of a
splendid corps of local assistants, is
making elaborate preparations for
the opening Of what she terms the
social science department store, to be
held at st. Paul's A. M. E. church on
the afternoon and evening Of Tuesday,
November 18th. There will be on sale
all kinds Of wearing apparel for men,
women and children at reasonable
prices, the proceeds Of which will go
to further the work of this most inn
portant department of the national
association work. M ~,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
A Night of Terror.

: Few nights are more terrible than
that of mother looking on her child
choking and gasping for breath dur
ing an attack of Group, and nothing
in the house to relieve it. Many
mothers have passed nights of terror
in this situation. A little forethought
will enable you to. avoid all this.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is a
certain cure for Group and has never
been known to fail. Keep it at hand.
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

resented and the following officers
were elected: President, Mrs. Matte
Warricks; vice president, Mrs. F. P.
Johnson; secretary, Mrs. Perkins; as
sistant secretary, Mrs. Albert Cater;
treasurer, Mrs. C b. Lewis; reporter,
Mrs. Jessie E. McClain. Plans for
entertaining the state federation in
May were discussed and active work
of the federation will begin at the
next meeting on Monday, December
l, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
F. P. Johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
What Would You Do?

In case of a burn or scald what
would you do to relieve the pain :?
Such injuries are liable to. occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain's
Salve applied on a soft cloth will re-
lieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is very severe one,
will cause the parts to heal without
leaving scar. For sale by all deal
erS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
ST. PAIL BUDGETARIAN,

Nice weather we are having noWa-
days.
Mr.. Geo. Mercer has returned from
a pleasant visit to Louisville, KY. He
reports as having one of the best
times Of his life. - .>.. @..- -
Mesdames Bette Jones and May B..
Mason have returned from delight
full visit in Chicago among relatives
and friends. .s,. s
Mrs. B. X. Archer, the organist Of
st. James church, was unable to fill
her place at the organ Sunday, owing
| to illness. Mr.. Robt. Strong presided
! in her absence. 5 5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. E L. Davis, Organizer and
lecturer of ". A. C. w., will lecture
ion The Trend Of the Times" at St.
|Paul's A M. E. church Friday evening
Nov. l4th. Mrs. Davis was organizer
nd president of the Phyllis Wheatley
Club. isNa strong race woman and ls
indeed one of the noted women of
America ~~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

i 0. G. Terrell of Colfax, Grand Mas
ter Of Odd Fellows and D. w. Miller Of
Enterprise, Grand Treasurer, were in
the city to install the duly elected Dist.
Grand Secretary, Mr.. Hayes Bell, who
was elected Dist. Grand Secretary at
[at tde Grand Lodge held in Buxton on
August 26ths 20
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

The members and friends Of the
(R. G. Embroidery club enjoyed de-
|lightful evening at Halloween
party October 31st, given at the home
[of Mrs. johnson en- Park street. The
CLUB will meet Saturday, November
18th, at Mrs. Fred Stewards at 914
Fourteenth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. Elizabeth Shelby Of Spring
field, ILL.,, stenographer in the office
Of the Springfield Leader, is in the
FIFTY, the guest Of her brother, Ben H.
johnson, and wife at 1412 West Sec
ond street. ~.>.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Pursuant to . call issued by Mrs.
". Il. Warricks, first vice president
~ sof the Iowa State Federation Of Col
ored Women's clubs, number Of club
Women met at Mrs. Warrick's home
Wednesday, evening and perfected q
city federation. Nine clubs we're rep
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
With Mrs. Hammit. studied Canto XVII
Paradise. Meet next Tuesday with
Mrs. S. H. Armstead, lesson Cantos
XVIII, XIX.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Wanted-A good barber; none but
6ober, industrious men need apply.
White patrons only. Address J. NJ.
Fulton, Ill. Box IT'S. ,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07
Sick Headache.

This distressing disease results
from disordered condition of the
stomach, and can be cured by taking
Chamterlain's Tablets. For sale by
all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. w. T. Buckner gave Hallow-
Fen party last Friday evening. A
large number were present. All re-
port having an enjoyable time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

/ !, Mrs. Geo. Mason of Twenty-third
Street, who has been visiting relatives
Eand friends for the past two months
in Indiana, returned home last Tues
Gay, ..>,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mr.. Walter L-rney continues to re-
main a real Sex man. His many
Friends are hoping for change for
the better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. Esther Morton, who has been
Very ill for the past two weeks, is
|able to be out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. Edward Green Of Fourteenth
Street Place, who has been ill for
some time, took relapse, but is get
ting along nicely at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

We are very sorry to learn of the
illness of Mrs. C. A. Cleggett and
hope that she will soon regain her
Strength.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

The Political Study club will meet
Thursday Nov. 13 with Mrs. Guss
Watkins, lesson inheritance"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Miss Emma Mcdowell, who under
went an operation at the Methodist
hospital, viii Be taken home Satur-
Hay. rs% .-|'@
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

| MADAME WATKINS will open her
chool of Dressmaking Nov. 10th at
her residence, 21l3 Mondamin avenue.
The school will continue throughout
The season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. j. w. Morton, who is well
known in this city, underwent a seri-
bus operation at Iowa City last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. C. w. Williams, who has been
indisposed for the past few days, is
|able to be out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

| Mrs. Mabel Easter, who has been
fll for several weeks, is improving
Slowly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Williams, who
have been visiting in Missouri, are
home again.
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CITY NEWS.
Atty. J. B. Rush made a trip to
|ravette. Mo-, on legal business.

Mrs. VIM. Matthews returned last
week from a visit to her old home in
Missouri.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-07

Mrs. S. C. Thompson is quite sick
lat her home, 524 S. E. Twenty-ffth
ktreet.