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Miss Clara Johnson entertained the
young ladiess>uu1Io club at her home
on Oklawaha this afternoon The
cub FOR this first round Of games is
only having the members, but little
later in the season a guest table will
be added. At present the two tables
of players are having an interesting
time FURNISHING up" on the latest
nullo data Miss Johnson assisted
by her mother received her guests
and placed them at the two tables
attractively arranged on the broad
gallery of the home and for two
hours The fascinating and popular
game held their attention, after
which grapejuice with angel and
chocolate cake was served Miss
Johnson's guests were Misses Minnie
Stoyall, Mary Burford, Adele Bittih-
ger, Bette McIyer, Fanny Robinson,
Engenia Fuller, Annie Davis a md
Mrs. e. G. Peek, who. substituted for
Mrs. Clifford Aver on this OCCASION
Mrs. Clifford Anderson, who has.
5sen in the Marion County Hospital
Tor some time, has sufficiently recov-
cred TO be removed home, which
news will he of especial interest and
pleasure to her host of friends.
Mrs. Julia Haisley has returned
home from visit to her old home at
Lewes, Del. where She spent the
summer. En- route home Mrs. Haisley
stopped in Jacksonville at the home
NOf her nephew, Mr.. A. S. Beyille to
witness the marriage of Miss Julia
Beville and Mr. Jonothan Yerkes.
Mrs Haisley will make her home at
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-10-09
Thought for the Day

1t is the heart that makes one ricn.
A person is rich or poor according 10
what they are, and not according to
what they have. If you have the gold
OF a true heart, an unselfsh nature,
a sweet forgfving disposition, a
kindly charity and a spirit of con-
4entment, then you are rich beyond
measure.
Mrs. w. A. knight who is enjoy
ing a visit to her sister and other
relatives in Valdosta, will not return
home until next Tuesday.
Mrs. clifford Aver left this after
noon for a three weeks visit to her
brother and sinter-in-law, DR.. and
Mrs. Guy B. Aver and family in At
Ianta.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ Lansford have
postponed the celebration of their
little sons birthday, that was to have
taken place Tuesday afternoon, on
account of the prevalence Of illness
Little AL has reached the fourth
milestone on the pathway of life and
is anticipating a wonderfully good
time with his little playmates when
they celebrate with him a few weeks
later.
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during her visit in this city last
spring as the guest of Mrs. Clifford
Aver and Miss Clara johnson, will be
panied TO learn OF the death of her
brother, Mr.. Pierce Patterson at
their home a few days ago. Mr.. Pat
terson was working with. a gas meter
when it exploded, killing him in
stantly. The accident has caused
great sorrow among their friends.
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Stale. county and CIIy Deposilory.

Landers of Chicago. u also visiting
Jacksonville and will probably return
to Ocala with Miss GoodwflIie
Mrs. q. G Rivers has returned
from 8 visit to relatives and friends
IN tMiranopy, where she has been FOR
some time.
Or and Mrs u. III ron Eneelken
left this afternoon Tor weekend
visit to their son, Mr. " Won
I1ngelken I'm East Palatka
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SnOW-BOOne


Times-U Union: OF interest in Jack
sonville and throughout the state
will be the announcement of the mar
riage of Miss Jessie Lena Boone of
this city, TO Mr.. Llewlyn A. Snow
of Ocala, which was quietly solemn
lied last evening at o'clock at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Boone, Mr.. Stanton Wal
ker performing the ceremony.
The bride, an attractive blonde,
was prettily attired in a costume of
blue charmeuse, trimmed with Rom
an striped satin
Immediately after the ceremony
the happy couple left for New York
on their wedding trip, and on their
return to Florida, will make their
home in Ocala.
Mr.. Snow is assistant tax collector
Of Marion county. The hosts of
friends of these young people will ex-
tend their best wishes for their flu
ture happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. r. J. IMerch arrived in the
city yesterday for a visit of some
length to her daughter, Mrs. B. H.
Seymour and family Mrs Merch is
sen route to her home in, Miami from
"a summers outing spent in the
mountains of North Georgia.
Miss Louise Booze came home this
afternoon for the week end from
Mcintosh, where she is the efficient
teacher of that little city's flourish
ing school. Miss Booze is at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. H.
Seymour on South Magnolia street.
Mr. and Mrs. David Gamble are
having a pleasant visit to their
daughter, Mrs. Roland Marsh, and
family at Sanford, where they will
remain for several MeeksA
Mrs. S. r. Whaley was the hostess
this. afternoon of the U. D. c., at
their regular mbnthIy meeting, and
as this was the first since the chap
ter president'sb return from her
summer outing, the meeting was an
unusua4fy~. large and---enthusiastic.
one. AFTER the general routfne Of
business, the election of delegates to
the state convention to be held at
Kissimmee In November, and the
general convention to be held in Saw
annah, was held. At the conclusion
of the election, Mrs. Whaley, assisted
by her daughter, Miss Blanche Whal-
ey, served a delicious fruit salad
course with waters, and the meeting
adjourned with an expression OF
greatest appreciation to a charming
hostess for a pleasant afternoon
The many friends made by Miss
Isabel Patterson of Allendale, S. c.,
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ways and uniform courtesy, has COM
manded the respect and friendly re-
gard of these several communities
within the two years or more he has
made his home at Daytona Beach.
On their return from North Caro-
lina, Hfr. and Mrs. Graves win 90
into their modern new home on
Grandview avenue, Seabreeze
Yeskes-BeyiIle
Al beautiful home wedding was sol
emnized last evening at 8 O'Clock at
the lhome OF the bride, 737 May
street, when Miss Julia BevilIe. the
elder daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. a. o.
Bevalie, was united In marriage to
Mr.. Jonothan Yerkes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yerkes LETT last eve
ming for New York and Philadelphia
Pa, where they viii spend eheil
honeymoon.
AHnlong the out-of-toWn guests Al
the wedding were MRS. Julia Haisles
OF Ocala: Mrs IT, g. Lynch and son
/ Mr.. Haisley Lynch of Gainesville.
/ Mr.. Yerkes is connected with th'
/ FLORIDA Hardware Company and i
equally as popular as his charming
young bride.
Upon their return to Jacksonylh'
about November the first they vii
begin housekeeping in their COZ.
bungalow on Ortega Boulevard
metropolis.
i Mrs. j. J. Gerig and little daughte
Margaret have moved back to tow
s from their Lake Weir home, WheT
they spent the summer.
Their many friends will be yer
glad to learn that Rev. and Mrs. w
H. Coleman left Carlisle, Ia, on tn
It'll, and are on their way to thei
home in this city.
Miss Alice GoodWi11ie, assistan
manager of the Postal Telegraph Co.
is spending few days in jackson
vile with her mother. Mrs. D. Good
willie Her sister, Mrs. CIiffors
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Burford dflthis city and has large
circle of frieHds to welcome her re-.
ts1rn to America.
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OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
eff you any call phone 1867

the residence of Mrs B. T. Perdue
and her many friends are delighted
to welcome her home again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-10-09

Miss Alice Goodwi1lie, assistani
of the Postal Telegraph Co.
is spending a few days in Jackson
vile with her mother, Mrs. D. Good.
willie. Her sister, Mrs. Clifford
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Mr.. and Mrs. David Gamble are
having pleasant visit to their
Mrs. Roland Marsh, and
family at Sanford, where they will
remain for several weeks.
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Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rheinauer
and DIR. and Mrs. E. B. Kade will
form a party OF Americans to sail
from Europe for home on the 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhefnauer will come
directly to Ocala and DR.. and Mrs.
Kade will for the present remain at
Washington, Ga, their former home.
Mrs. Kade is niece Of Mr. r. a.
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Their many friends will be yer!
glad to learn that Rev. and Mrs. w
H. Coleman left Carlisle. Ia, on thu
7th, and are on their way to theii
home in this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27

Rev. Roman was pleasantly sur
prised Friday evening, it being his
birthday. The guests presented him
with a lovely set of books. A de-
ightful evening was spent and the
hostess served a two-course luncheon.
Mrs. I. L. Brown entertained tbs
Dunbar Progressive club Thursday.
A business meeting was held. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Elmira Johnson.
Mrs. Ella Howard has just returned
from Davenport, where she has been
visiting her daughter, Miss Della
Howard.
The young mems meeting held al
the Second Baptist church was large
ly attended last Friday. A meeting
will be held each week. All men are
cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Simms Of
Des Moines have come to Marshall
town to live. Mrs. Simms is daugh-
ter of Mrs. R. J. Roman. s-..2 4
MISS + lOTd HdIllA VI OHaeAhe@ iesS' y
turned home, after an extended visit
with Miss Jessie Walker.
Mr.. Geo. Woodson of Buxton and
Mr.. Steward Of Omaha were in the
city last week visiting friends.
Mr.. Richard Wright is critically i'll
at his home and fears are entertained
for his recovery. Mr.. Fred Wright Of
Davenport is here on account OF his
fathers illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Jaskson enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Henry clippings
at supper Sunday evening to cele-
brate Mr.. Jackson's birthday ami
versary.
Little Charles Gilmore, son of MI
and Mrs. Charles Gilmore, Jr., is able
to be about again, after an operation
for appendicitis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
DAVENPORT NOTES.

The eighth session of the Keokuk
District Conference held at the Bethel
A. M. E. church March Is and 10 was
acknowledged by all as being the
best in the history Of the Keokuk dis
trict. The conference was we'll at
tended by ministers and laity. The
Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee graced the confer
ence with his presence and gave some
very helpful talks, paying high COM
pliment to the men of the district fol-
the way that they were doing things
out this way. Presiding Elder Dan
iels deserves great credit for the way
he is managing things throughout his
district.
Bishop Lee was entertained by Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Bright while in the city
The pastor and officers are yer,
thankful to the good people for the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
cnLEAx ITEMS.

NJ and Mrs. G. 0. Terrell went &c
40 Moines Saturday to attend the
fnner.I of Mrs. James.
Mr.. Owen Redman, one of the EN-.
,,oyes Of Victoria Sanitarium, was
Unable to be on duty for several days
sast on sccount Of vaccination.
Mrs. w. H. Clark received the sad
laws announcing the death Of her
neohew, Mr.. John William, who was
L;lled in the explosion at the Buxton
mines.
Mrs. Sam Dean left for Buxton on
Sunday evening to spend a few days
ealliag onshAr many friends.
Mrs. Adline Brooks, who returned
from Buxton last week, has accepted
employment at Hotel Colfax.
Died-At the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bell, Sunday,
March 18th, their infant son, little
Forest, aged 4 months. Funeral was
held from the residence Tuesday,
March 18th.
Mr.. Otis James and Howard Shaw
were in Des Moines the past week at
tending the funeral Of the formers
grandmother, Mrs. James.
Mrs. Fannie Durgen is again an
.mpioye at the Colfax general hos
pital, after a vacation of several
weeks.
We wish to express our sinrere
thanks to those who so kindly assist
US in our late bereavement and sor-
row, the loss of our beloved son, For
est Bell.--Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Bell and
Family.
Mrs. Richard Oliver of Buxton is
visiting at the home of her sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Terrell, the past week.
MIR. Earl Allen is on the sick lise
this week.
Mrs. Lulu Edgar, an employee of the
Colfax Rest Home, was unable to be
on duty ON account of vaccination the
past week.
The Colfax hotels all speak of
rush of visitors to the spring city the
past week, owing to the delightful
weather we have been having.
Mrs. Mckee left Sunday evening for
one weeks visit in Buxton with her
daughter, Mrs. Matte Buttram.
Mr.. VIM. Bell, who has been sick at
his home for the past two weeks, is
still on the sick list and doesn't mend
very rapidly.
Mr.. Crawford Carter was a Capital
City visitor Saturday evening.
Mr., G. o. Terrell left Sunday even
ing for Buxton on his tour, visiting
the different lodges.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
ACTIVE WORKER
IN MANY FIELDS
Evsnttu| Career Of Major R.
j R. jackson Noted.
KNOWS HOW T0GET RESULTS

Man Who Sold Newspapers on Streets
Of Chicago When Boy Wins Dis.
tinotion a. Legislator, Promoter Of
Big Business Enterprise, Secret So.
eiety Leader and Soldier. 4, ..
Chicago. Foremost among the young
men in Chicago who are making good
Is to be found Major r. II. Jackson Of
the uniform rank Of the Knights of
Pythias OF North and South America.
Europe. Asia. Africa and Australia.
He is charter member of the Eighth
regiment. national guard, and Is Mt
the head Of the largest printing estab-
lishment operated by the race in this
city.
Major Jackson was horn In Chicago
Sept. I. 1870, and received his early
education in the public and high
schools.
He obtained his early business train
ing by working as newspaper mer-
chant. He sold papers at Harrison
and State streets nearly forty years
ago. and by this he was able to care
for his grandmother for a number of
years and at the same time attend
school. He also worked as an eleva-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27

tor conductor. Jackson only used his
elevator position. however, as a means
to an end, because while in this posi-
ton he met many Of the leading men
Of the city. He took the civil service
examination. made good marks and
was appointed to a clerkship in the
Chicago postofice, where he made a
good record. serving twenty-one years.
For twelve years Major Jackson
served as assistant superintendent of
Armour station. the highest position
held by any member Of his race in the
Chicago pOstoffice system. While In
this position in the pOstottice Major
Jackson proved his interest in his
people. He was instrumental In hav-
ing appointed 124 men and boys as
clerks. carriers, janitors and special
delivery messengers and has assisted
over 100 men in securing positions In
the various railroad offices in Chicago.
For young man he has splendid
record as q soldier. During the Span
ish- American war when the Eighth H.
linois regiment was ordered to the
field Major r. r. Jackson was ready
for duty. He made many friends IN
Cuba and showed while there his mill
tary ability. He is now working to
secure for his regiment military
home and hopes to see this realized at
m early date.
Major Jackson was elected member
of the Illinois legislature, but was
counted out by the machine. He con-
tested his election and was seated just
short time before the legislature ad-
journed sine die. He made good use OF
his opportunity. Immediately upon be-
Ing seated in the house Of representa-
tives Speaker Mckinley recognized his
worth by appointing him on the fol-
lowing committees: Chicago charter,
fraternal and mutual insurance, fed
eral relations. military affairs, miscel-
laneous subjects and municipal courts
Of Chicago. ...
The first thing to claim his attention
was the various jimcrow legislation
pending in the house, and he went
about the matter Immediately and used
his influence to check this unfair legis-
lation. The intermarriage bill was
brought before the committee on mis-
rellaneous subjects. and Major Jackson.
being a member. right there and then
helped to bury it in an unknown grave.
Then followed his good work on the
full crew BILL" which would have put
many men of the race ont IF the rail-
road service This. like the other bill,
was killed after the major had got In
bis work In this he served his race
md the state ut the same time.
TIE fiftieth anniversary of the eman-
ipation Of the slaves claimed his ut
pntlon. and he introduced Il bill mp
,ropriuting $4,000 for that purpose,
which went through without opposi-
ion. receiving Il unanimous vote
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE On
Fl SPECIAL EXECUTION. .=s"s

State of Iowa, Polk county, SIS.
District court of Polk county, Iowa.
L. M. Grimes,
VS..
Maria Harmon and J. r. Harmon, her
husband.
By virtue of a special execution to
me directed, issued by the clerk Of the
district court of Polk county, Iowa, in
favor of l.. M. Grimes, and against
Maria Harmon ct al, on Judgment
rendered by said court on the 10th
day of March, A. D. 1914, wherein it
was ordered, adjudged and decreed
that the following described propertJ
be sold to satisfy said judgment, to-
wit: Lots eighteen (1S), twenty one
ely, twenty-five (22), twenty-three
(23), twenty-four (24), twenty-five
(25), twenty-six 1857, twenty-seven
(27), twenty-eight (28), twenty-nine
(29), thirty (3o), thirty-two (32l,
thirty three (33), fifty (5o), fifty-one
(51) and ffty-two (52), in plat two
(2) of East Highland Park, also lots
nine (9), ten (10) and eleven (11), in
block one (D, of plat one (1), of Col
lege addition to Highland Park, all
eibng included in and forming part
of the city of Des Moines, Iowa.
Now, therefore,, public notice is
hereby given that unless the said de-
PENDANTS appear a. my office in Des
Moines on or before the 9Th day OF
May, A. D. 1914, at ten o'clock a. m.
of said day, at which time said above
described property is hereby adver-
tised to be sold, and pay off the
amount of said execution, with inter-
est and costs, I will sell said prop
erty, or sufficient thereof to satisfy
said execution, with interest anf'
costs, at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder, at the east front door OF the
court house, in Des Moines, Iowa, for
cash in hand to pay off said execu
ton.
J. Griffin,
Sheriff Of Polk County, Iowa.
By J. H. Kelley, Deputy.
SheriAf's Office, Des MONIES, Iowa.
Date of first publication, March 20,
1914.
Published and printed by the Iowa
State Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
STATE OF IOWA
~ Office of
AUDITOR OF STATE.
Annual Certificate For Publication

Annual Certificate For Publication.
Des Moines, Iowa, March l, 1914.
Whereas, The Aetna Fire Insurance
company, located at Hartford, in the
state of Connecticut, has filed in this
office a sworn statement of it's condi-
ton on the thirty-first day of De-
cember, 1913, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, Of
the Code of Iowa, relating to insur-
ance companies; and whereas said
statement shows that said insurance
company has complied with the laws
of this state relating to insurance.
Therefor, In pursuance of law |,
John l.. Bleakly, auditor of state, do
hereby certify that said insurance
company is authorized to transact the
business of fire insurance in the state,
by agents properly appointed, as re-
CURED by law, until the first day of
March, A. D. 1915.
l further certify that the statement
shows
list. The actual amount
of paid-up capital of
said company, Deem
Der 81, 1913, to be...-...$5 ,O0O, 100000
I'd. The aggregate amount
of the assets of said
company, December 81,
1913, to be ...:....,.-........22,4 Sl ,250.34
Sd. The aggregate amount
of liabilities Of said
company, including the
amount required to
safely reinsure all out
standing risks, Decem-
Der 81, 1913, to be.......15 ,571 ,86O.45
4th. The aggregate in
come of said company
for the year 1918 to be 10,903, 942.76
9Th. The aggregate ex-
penditures Of said COM
pany for the year 1918,
to be ............................ 1911 1880
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal Of my Office the day and date
above written.
John l.. Bleakly,
Auditor of State.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27

The j. S. Y. club met in the home
of Mrs. A. G. Gray last Thursday.
They had for a subject Forestry.
Some of the ladies are becoming very
familiar with the different trees.
Mrs. Mary Horne has accepted a
position at the Bryson Soda Grill.
Mr.. Matt McWilliams has returned
from visit to his family in Okla
homa last week.
Mrs. Amelia Jackson has severed
her connection with the Boyson Soda
Grill.
The B. Y. P. U. had a very splendid
meeting last Sunday at $50 p. M
Meeting next Sunday will be led by
Mrs. Cherry Jones.
The J. S. Y. club met with Mrs
Thomas two weeks ago and with Mrs.
Addie Gray last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDavis Of Iowa City
enjoyed a very pleasant visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Will Greene.
Mr.. Marshall of Belle Plains was
the guest of Miss Mae Terry on Mon.
day. He returned home Monday
evening.
The A. NJ. E. church and Baptist
church are preparing program for
Easter.
Baby contest April 18th.
Mrs. Matte Morgan gave a party
in honor of Miss Adryth's birthday
anniversary. Games and dancing We're
enjoyed until late hour and the
merry crowd parted, wishing Miss
Ardyth many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. Jennie Robson entertained
Mrs. Thomas at dinner Sunday week
The wedding bells will soon ring
out. Cupid has pierced someone's
heart. Guess whose
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-03-27
STATE OF IOWA
Office of
AUDITOR OF STATE.
Annual Certificate For Publication.


Des Moines, Iowa, March /, 1914.
Whereas, The "U. s. Branch" Aach.
en- & Munich Fire Insurance company,
located at New York, in the state OF
New York, has filed in this Office q
sworn statement Of it's condition on
the thirty-first day Of December, 1913,
in accordance with the provisions OF
Chapter A, Title 9, of the Code of
Iowa, relating to insurance compan-
les; and whereas said statement
shows that said insurance company
has complied with the laws of this
state relating to insurance.
Therefor, In pursuance Of law !,
John L. Bleakly, auditor of state, do
hereby certify that said insurance
company is authorized to transact the
business of fire insurance in the state,
by agents properly appointed, as re-.
quired by law, until the first day of
March, A. D. 1915.
further certify that the statement
shows
1st The actual amount
of paid-up capital of
said company, Deem
Der 81, 1913, to None in U. S.
I'd. The aggregate amount
of the assets of said
company, December 81,
1913, to be..............-..$2 50, 5S9,572.1
Sd. The aggregate amount
Of liabilities of said
company, including the
amount required to
safely reinsure all out
standing risks, Deem
Der 81, 1918, to be-. 1,414,719.06
4th. The aggregate in
come of said company
for the year 1913, to be 1,352,119.56
5th. The aggregate ex-
penditures Of said COM
pany for the year 1918,
to be ...............,........- 1890, 360.07
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of my Office the day and date
above written.
John l.. Bleakly,
Auditor Of State.