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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15

ladies from Buxton were in Abba
Saturday.
Mr.. Tom Prator has been sick, but
is improving.
Mr.. James Spears of Buxton was
in town this week on business.
Mr.. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was
in Abba on Thursday.
Mrs. Mayme Owens, district organ
izer of the Mite Missionary society of
the Des Moines district, also the dis
trict Sunday schbol worker of Ottum-
wa, was the guest of Mrs. Nellie
Estes and of the church workers in
Abba on Sunday. Mrs. Owens gave
an interesting talk to the Missionary
society on Sunday evening at the A..
M. E. church.
Mr.. John Lewis was an Ottumwa
visitor Sunday evening.
Mr.. Chas. Seals of Lovilla was in
the city this week on business.
Mrs. Lizzie johnson of Buxton has
been employed at the Geo. Miller
home (white). Mrs. Johnson while in
the city has identified herself with
the A. M. E. church.
Mr.. Ball, promising young man
from Mou1ton, high school graduate
of that city, was guest at the B. 7.
Lewis home on Sunday, also at the
Nit Missionary exercises Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rhodes of Bux-
ton were in the city Saturday.
The editor of the Iowa State By
stander, Mr.. J. S. Thompson, was in
Abba on Saturday for few hours.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
CEDAR RAPIDS. IOWA.

Mr.. Ray Jackson is confined 70 his
home with smallpox.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Calder
baby boy. Mr.. Calder is all smiles
The Culture club met with Miss
Mae Terry on Monday evening and
last week with Mrs. John Jackson.
Mr.. Bob Thompson is expecting a
visit from his mother.
Mr.. Charley Sims expects to leave
soon for Chicago. @@
The young people of Cedar Rapids
have organized dramatic club. AZ
was organized at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Price on Tuesday
evening, April 2s. Officers elected:
President, Harold Price; vice presi-
dent, Mr., Carl Martin; secretary,
Miss Naomi Harrison; assistant sec
rotary, Forest Martin; treasurer,
Edward Boyd. The club will give a
three-act comedy play at the A. M.
E. church on the evening of June rs.
Mr.. Eddie Corely, the engineer for
the Ford Asphalt company, left last
Thursday for Algona with the same
company. Mr.. Corely made many
friends while in the city and will be
greatly missed, as he is fine young
man.
Mr.. Harry Lavell has position at
one of the local garages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
ST. JOSEPH, MO.

The largest attended NEE 'ng yei
given under the auspices of the local
Business League was the one last
Sunday night at the Francis Street
Baptist church. Mr.. J. H. Murphy,
editor of the Afro-American Ledger
of Baltimore, Md, delivered an ad-
dress. Mrs. o. T. Duncan sang very
beautiful soprano solo and during the
offertory Mr.. w. J. Brown, Jr., rem
dered baritone solo in his usual ar
tistic manner. Miss L.. Moore was the
accompanist for both of the soloists.
Mr.. 7. F. Ramsey, the president, PIE
sided at the meeting. It is the pur-
pose of the league several times dur
ing the year to have different men
and women to deliver addresses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown of St. Louis
spent last Sunday in our city.
The Jewel Art club gave recep-
ton to a few of their friends last
Thursday night. It has been organ
lied for several years and has mem
bership of more than thirty. A few
months ago they gave public exhlbl-
ton of some of their work and some
very exquisite needlework was dis
played. =, l
Rev, G. l.. Prince will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon to the seniors
of the Bartlett high school Sunday,
May oath, at p. m. at the Francis
Street Baptist church and large au-
dience is expected.
The Moslem Temple of the M. 5.
gave banquet at the Masonic Temple
last Monday night in honor of Sir }:
H. Murphy, 33rd degree, the Imperial,
potentate All the members were
attired in full dress. The menu was
prepared by Sir John Franklin, which
was very elaborate and Sir John Ven
able. the illustrious potentate of that
temple. was master of ceremonies, and
to say it was swell banquet is put
ting it very mildly.
We are glad to see that our young
attorney, w. O. Reynolds, is securing
more cases every week. He is an hon.
est, reliable man. j ..r....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15

Next Sunday will be "Men's Day
at the A. NJ. +. church, Third and An
tome streets, and they will have
charge Of the morning and evening
services, and from present indications
there will be a large attendance at
both services. 49,.
The officers and members of the
Mason Temple M. X. church have
started the erection of the auditorium
Of their church at Nineteenth and An
gelique streets. For several years
they have been using the basement
for their services. Rev. w. ]. De Doe,
their pastor, has been returned for
another year. g..
Rev. Mccullough left yesterday for
st. Louis to attend the general con-
ference. :. z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
KEOKUK NEWS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Mrs. E6
Robertson and mother, Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Ralph Reed and Mrs. Nora
! Clemens attended the funeral of Mrs.
Mcclellan at Fort Madison last Sun
day. ,.=
. Mrs. Dora Davis and little son, Ed
/. ward, and Miss Sarah Graves return
ed last Wednesday to their homes in
Denver.
The hall which is being erected by
DR.. T. H. Phillips in memory of his
wife, 70 Ella Phillips, and son, VIM.
Phillips, is nearing completion. The
first meeting will be held there by
the Missouri S. M. It's next Thursday
afternoon.
Bethel church is planning for re-
vival in the near future.
Mr.. Geo. Kelles, who is associated
with Mr.. Ackley (white) in the I'M
dertaking Business, is deserving of
our cooperation. He solicits your
consideration and appreciates any
favors shown.
For the benefit of any person or
persons who might be enormously in
formed. ex-Police Officer Thos. Free
man desires that the public should
know that there have been no charges
whatever preferred against him, that
he was prompted to tender his resig-
nation without surrendering his
rights to the eligible list because of 9
personal friction that had arose be-
tween himself and Chief Kenney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Daley are mourn
ing the loss Of their little daughter,
Martha, age little more than two
years. This little gem was the second
eldest among three children with
which their home was blessed. It was
little Martha that took the first prize
honors at Bethel church in the baby
contest only a ftw months ago. we
deeply sympathize with the grief
stricken parents. Funeral services
were conducted on Monday afternoon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
BURLINGTON NEWS,

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Sunday was quarterly meeting day
at St. Johns A M. E. church Of this
city and Presiding Elder Daniels was
present and conducted services during
the day. \
The Art Industrial club was royalty
entertained Thursday evening by Mr..
A. Akeman at the home of Mrs. Lii
liam Abel. 49,.
Rev. B. r. Penn, who has been alb
sent from the city for q few. weeks,
was present Sunday.
Miss Title Brown is ill at her home
on South Leebrick street.
Mr.. Clarence Baker is somewhat in
disposed at his home on South Ninth
street. .,
Mrs. B. r. Penn and children are
visiting relatives in Champaign, ILL.,,
for a few weeks.
Miss Jessie Parker entertained a
company Of friends to whist party
las! Friday evening at her home on
S. Ninth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
Chamberlain's Liniment.

This preparation Is intended espe-
cially for rheumatism, lame back,
sprains and like ailments. It is a
favorite with people who are we'll ac-
quainted with its splendid qualities.
Mrs. Charles Tanner, Wabash, Ind,
says of it, 81 have found Chamber
lain's Liniment the best thing for
lame back and sprains l have ever
used. 1t works like charm and re-
lieves pain and soreness. 1t has been
used by others Of my family as we'll
as myself for upwards of twenty
years. Is and so cent bottles. For
sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.

Rev. J. M. Morton has been quite
i'll the past three weeks, but is able
to be out now.
Mrs. Hopkins was taken suddenly
i'll last week, but is better as we &c
to press.
The May pole entertainment under
the instruction of Mrs. G. C. Davis
was largely attended and quite sue
cess.
Miss Ida: NJ. Giles was called to St.
Louis by the death Of her uncle, Mr..
Frank Boyd.
Mrs. s. Kasnor Davis and Mrs. Til
lie A. Reese entertained Mrs. Eva
Givens of Kansas City, Mo-, in honor
of her 25th birthday anniversary.
Covers were laid for nine. A three
course luncheon was served.
Mrs. G. C. Wear and Mrs. Title A.
Reese entertained May 1st at the
home of Mrs. Reese. The reception
was in honor of Mrs. Sada Davis
birthday anniversary. Mrs. Davis is
a newcomer in our midst, but she re-
ceived many useful presents and
diamond ring. She is from Pittsburg,
Pa. Covers were laid for twelve. The
four-course luncheon was served.
Mrs. Davis cut the birthday cake,
which was lighted with twenty-five
candles, after which the party took
an automobile ride to South Omaha,
Neb., and returned and wished Mrs.
Davis many happy birthdays and
good night.
Mrs. Lulu Patterson was called to
Leavenworth, Kan, by the illness of
her sister.
Mrs. Grace Collins and Mr.. Frank
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
ALBA NEWS.

! Mrs. Burns of OskalooAr passed
through abba en- route to Omaha on
Tuesday.
Mr.. H. Bowman has returned home
from his visit with relatives in Ken
lucky.
The Mite Missionary society held
a business meeting at the home OF
Mrs. G. A. Davis. Mesdames G. A.
Davis and H. Harris and Miss Mil
dred Lewis served lunch to the ladies.
The Bible class also held their read
ing hour with Mrs. G. A. Davis.
Miss Cleo Garry and two other
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15

has been in the city the past week
soliciting for this association.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
Renix of East State street is reported
very sick with pneumonia at this writ
ing. s.;
| Perseverance Lodge, No. ID, X. Of
=, held their annual sermon last sun
day evening at the Union Memorial
church. The church was well filled.
Rev. F. d. Woodford delivered very
touching sermon on Pythianism.,
Mr.. II. Smith and Miss M. Hall,
both OF Hampton, Iowa, were over
Sunday visitors in the city at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Allen.
Mrs. Mary Davis, who was called to
Moberly, Mo-, last week on important
business, returned home Sunday. re-
porting a pleasant stay. NJ
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brewton have
moved from Is South Madison street
to 1917 North futile street and wish
to meet their many friends at this
address.
Mr.. Perry Mitchell was called last
Tuesday to Galesburg, ILL.,, on account
OF the illness Of his brother, who is
reported better at this writing.
The Epworth League was very well
attended Sunday. The lesson was led
by Miss Artivia Williams and well ex-
planned by the members of the league.
A special number was sung by the
Misses Gladys and Beatrice Palmer,
which was enjoyed. -
Mr.. Robert Marshall of Springfield,
ILL.,, is in the city for few days at
the home of Mrs. M. Dixon.
Rev. O. Singleton of Kentucky was
a visitor at the Epworth League on
Sunday and gave a very interesting
talk on the duties of the young
people towards the church, which was
very striking and enjoyed by all. Mr..
H. Smith of Hampton also addressed
the Epworth League.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell have
moved from 1912 futile street to 12t
Bradley street. ~. 'f.>..'
Little Robert Williams, who ha,
beep sick all winter, is on the road to
recovery at this writing. t'.'.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Bernice Eaton is able to be up and
around again. >.
The Golden Shield Tabernacle will
give musical entertainment at the
Woodman hall Friday, May 18th.
The Jubilee Singers, under the lead
ership of Prof. Buckner of Chicago,
gave a concert at the white Baptist
church last Friday evening. It was
witnessed by fair audience.
The musical given at the Union
Memorial church last Friday evening
by the Stacord family was a success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
tSALESBURG, ILL.

Mrs. John Finney is in Chicago,
called there by the serious illness of
her daughter.
Rev. S. l.. Brit and son attended
quarterly meeting in Monmouth.
Mothers Day was observed in the
Sunday school of Allen Chapel May
8. A splendid program was enjoyed,
which included an address by Mr.. NJ.
0. Culberson, the district, superintend-
ent. While here Mr. Culberson was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Rich
ardson. He returned to his home in
Clinton on Sunday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Friends of Rev. Payton will be
sorry to learn he has met with q seri-
Gus accident at his home in Fort
Madison that will, it is feared, render
him a permanent CRIPPLE if it does
not result fatally. .,&,b jill .,s$sg,
The Christian Culture club will be
represented at the Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs in Des Moines by Mrs.
Eliza Redd, the president, and Mrs.
Anna Cecile, delegate. ., ~.
Word from Mrs. Sarah Armstrong,
who went south for the benefit of her
health, is to the effect she does not
improve. a., 5~.....
A fine program was carried out at
the A. NJ. E.. church in honor of
Mothers Day, s.. p. ~.
Mr.. Wall Of Omaha, victim of
that deadly cyclone that passed
through that city about year ago.
is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs.
r. w. Burnett. &@@
Mrs. Jas. Redd visited at Aims
worth last Saturday. 3
Last Saturdays Oskaloosa Herald
headed its editorial column with a
clever little poem, entitled "Of TO De
War" written by Melvin Tolson Of
Oskaloosa. His many friends over
the state will be glad to learn Of such
recognition. s. .ss. ,t IA. 5.
Nettie Campbell is expected home
from North Dakota the last Of this
month. 5sss 70
Mr.. and Mrs. G, w. Black expect
to attend the fortieth weddiny ami
versary Of Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Hook
edy at Oskaloosa on May 21st. n ~
Mrs. "A. 4, Hall was quite sick last,
week, but is convalescing. 81 55,5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15
Sick Headache.

Mrs. A. l.. Lucx;e, East Rochester,
N. Y, was d victim of sick headache
and dependency, caused by badly
weakened and debilitated condition Of
her stomach. when she began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. She says, 81
found them pleasant to take, also mild
and effective. In a few weeks time
l was restored to my former good
health" For sale by all dealers.
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MASON CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. Chas. Smith Of Steward ave-
nue., the chief preceptal Of Golden
Shield Tabernacle, is still very sick.
Rev. 0. Singleton, superintendent OF
the National Home Finding society,
for colored children of Louisville, KY,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-15

Coles Of Chicago were quietly mar
ried in Omaha last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Coles will make their home in
Chicago, Us Mr.. Coles is employed by
the I. c. railroad.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
Seventeen Thousand Dollars
Worth Of Machines Are
Sold In Two Days

As evidence of the business condi-
tions in Honolulu at the present time,
the statement that $4,000 worth of
automobiles were sold at auction in less
than two days may come as a surprise
to persons who have been deelaiming
about poor business and the paueity Of
money,
The machines sold were used cars TAX
en- in trade by The Won Hamm Young
Company They were disposed Of at
public auction by Il. L. Schwarzberg,
representing the Jas. Il. Morgan Com
Pany, Lid. The bidding was lively on
each Of the better cars in the lot, and
some good bargains were secured by tho
purchasers.
The sale began last Saturday, and up
to the time the auetioneer was Obliged
to call il of ON account Of rain, &c.,
900 worth Of machines had gone down
under his hammer, sold TO the highest
bidder. When II became necessary to
issue rain checks, the sale was post
poned until yesterday, and many of the
remaining cars were knocked down dur
ing the day, when $1,000 worth of bust
ness was done.
The sale had to be discontinued late
IN the day because there were no more
bidders in sight, and the balance Of the
cars will be sold probably some time
after Christmas. The scene Of the aue-
ton was Bishop Square, and the plot
well filed with cars when the auction
began.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
COCAINE CAUSED
FLORES SHOOTING

A new angle was given to the story
Of the ioyriding party which terminated
in the shooting Of Annie Flores, q mem
Der Of the party, by Charles u. Nc.
Garry of Troop II, Fourth Cavalry, near
the Leilehua reservation, early Tuesday
morning, by the statements Of n mem.
Der Of the Seho6eld garrison yesterday.
1t was first reported that the mem
bcrs Of the auto party were under the
Influence of liquor, but IL this man g
story Is correct they were under the
effects of cocaine, and the shooting
was the result Of an effect to please
by a drug.erazed man. 3 The FLORES wo-
man is said TO have reached a melan-
choly stage from the effects Of the drug,
and TO have professed great sorrow
about something connected with her
sister. NJ
She is said to have remarked that she
wished she were dead, wherepon Nc
Garry is reported TO have remark ed
sob, il that Is all you want, 2 pulled
his revolver and shot the woman
through the neck. The firing attracted
the attention Of the military, guard
nearby, and the men were placed under
arrest, 800 t3N
according to the latest story, Nectar.
ny raised disturbance when be got to
the guard-house, and the sergeant OF
the guard was obliged to subdue him
After being subdued IL was necessary
to send him to the post. hospital fol
medical treatment, and while in the
hands of the doctors il was discovered
that his condition was largely the re-
suit Of cocaine.
Reports that the woman had died
late yesterday afternoon proved I'M
founded. The statement was made al
the post hospital az Schofeld Barracks
last night that she had not died. Her
rendition was reported as unchanged
and she is not yet out Of danger.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
Three-T Thousand Acre Cane Plan
tation Near Phoenix Pho
neeF. West Of Rockies

A new cane venture at Glendale, IN
the Salt river valley, Marieopa county,
Arizona, began grinding its first crop
December Is. This is the first cane
plantation established IN. the CONT.
mental United States west of Texas.
A recent issue of the Phoenix Ca
zette states the following facts CON
eerning il;
This year the company planted and
will harvest about $50 acres. Three
thousand acres will he planted this
winter In the valley, and the eompany's
officials believe ths industry will be 50
profitable that II will9increase rapidly.
Lots of men have been put to work
the past three or four days cutting
cane. The cutting now is for seed aud
plotting Ia windrow, The cutting Of
cane for the mill at Glendale viii not
begin until after the middle OF Deem.
Der The recent heavy rains kept II
growing and q little frost is needed to
Tipen ii.
The installations of the new machin-
cry for the factory Is practically com
plete. I.
Judge A. s. Humphreys, who was
formerly locate ia Arizona. states that
the new Glendale plantation Is only
ten miles from Phoenix.
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
BOY is INSTANTLY
KILLED BY AUTO
While travelling In ziuzag Course
On Bicycle, Japanese
Lad Loses Life

J. FuRita, a Japanese boy sixteen
years Of age, was knocked down from
"a bicycle in King street last, night at
half-past Ave o clock by an automobile
bus driven by Manuel L. OrneliAs, and
INSTANTLY killed. gb
According 70 Thomas Lee, who was
riding on the seat with the driver, Fu,
gita was in front OF the AUTOMOBILES bus
and was travelling In zigxag course
toward Palama, crossing from one side
OF the street to the other. Suddenly
Fngita steered his wheel toward the
curb on the left side Of theYstreet in
an endeayor to cross in front Of the
bus In so doing, he eollided with the
front Of the machine and was hurled
several feet through the air, striking on
his head. When picked up and placed
in a passing automobile life Was ex
tinct
Lee made statement at the police
station that the auto bus was not travel
ing faster than ten miles an hour. Or.
nellas was booked for granddaughter
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
TRENT PREDICTS
YEAR OF PROSPERITY
Activity In Residence Property
Continues ~ Many viii
Build New Homes

The Trent Trust Company has sold
nineteen residence lots valued at 5000
to $1,000 each during the last ten days,
the larger portion of these being in
Beach Walk and Pauoa. In addition
they have sold lot and two houses in
the central portion of town for $4,000
and two Makiki lots for $4,000 each.
X. II. Trent stated yesterday that the
outlook for 1915 is very promising. A
large volume of sugar dividend money
has been set free during the last three
months ana there is every indication
that these payments viii continue
throughout the year A large proper
ton of this money win seek reinyest.
ment locally There are good many
pending deals which will be put through
to completion after the holidays. Ho-
nolulu and all Hawaii are about to
enter on a period Of great prosperity,
he said.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
OFFICER PERRY QUICKLY
RECEIVERS STOLEN AUTO

John J. Cook, private of the Fourth
Cavalry, was arrested at Moanalua
last night and booked at the police
station for the theft of an automobile
at schoheld Barracks earlier in the afi
ternoon.
Motorcycle Officer Ferry received a
telephone message that the machine OF
Lieutenant Gougler Of Company 1,
Fourth Cavalry, was missing from the
garage, and that IL was probably being
driven TO town. Ferry Immediately
mounted his wheel and FASTENED toward
Schofeld
shortly after passing the entrance to
the polo grounds, Ferry passed ma.
chine numbered 1873. A closer examina,
ton showed that the proper number Of
the machine should have been 1923 and
as Cook could give no good reason why
he had changed the numbers he was
placed under arrest. Lieutenant Gong.
Ter later recovered his machine.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-25
Department Ordnance Officer Re.
signs-other Changes Among
Officers Announced

Several changes among officers Of the
Hawaiian Department were published
In war department orders received yes
terday at the headquarters of the Ha-
waiian Department. Two officers at
Sehofeld Barracks are ordered to the
Philippines, one resignation Is accepted.
and one officer transferred to this de-
partment.
( Major Edward b. winans, now at.
ed to the First Infantry, is relieved and
assigned to the Thirteenth Infantry at
Manila. He is ordered to proceed to
join his regiment, This order will take
effect March l, 1915.
Major Edward b. Wnans, now at.
tached to the Fourth Cavalry, Is reliev-
cd and attached TO the Seventh Cav
airy at Manila, and will be assigned to
that regiment upon the transfer Of
Major Arthur Thayer to the Quarter
master Corps.
First Lieut., Clyde r. Abraham is
transferred from the Twenty-seventh
Infantry to the Second Infantry at Fort
Shafter, to take effect March 1, 1915.
The resignation OF Captain B. o. Ne.
haffeyg on detail in the Ordnance De
Iartment, is accepted by the President.
Regimental Sergeant Major Anthony
Osborne, Twenty fifth Infantry, is or
dered placed upon the retired list Of
the army.