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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
O'rTUMWA, IOWA.

Mrs. Matte Gooch is very sick at
her home. "
Mrs. Ida Davis has been i'll, but is
letter,
Miss Maggie Davis, who has been
-sI 'sYssM oMa 1oJ saueIsd Ieq 5u!4!sM
turned to Des Moines on Tuesday
afternoon to resume her duties.
Mrs. Amanda Kennedy entertained
Rev. T. J. Carr and family at dinner
Sunday.
Mrs. Pearl Davis of Mason City is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kennedy. .1sv
The Lilliputian wedding given un-
der the auspices of B. F. Lee NJ. M.
society was well attended and also a
financial success.
Miss Garner Fower of Chicago is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Taylor. AIS
The memorial services of the East
ern Star No. 4 were observed in Mt.
Zion A. M. E. church Sunday evening.
They were very impressive and a
large crowd was in attendance. The
service was conducted by Mr.. G. Bail
ey, the patron. 49, ~-a ~
Mr.. Eugene Bailey is sick, confined
to his bed.
Mrs. Matte Thompson and children
Of Clinton are visiting her sister,
Mrs. Nellie Ross. n 49, ~
Mr.. Joe Barquett Of Oskaloosa was
a Sunday visitor at the home Of his
brother, Pierre Barquett.
The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E.
church gave a sociable Tuesday even
ing for the benefit of the trustees OF
the church. .
Mr.. Bert Thompson was united in
marriage Sunday morning to Miss
Rachel Renolds of Hamilton, Mo. She
is the daughter of Professor and Mrs.
Renolds She finished Macon college
last June.
Rev. M. J. Burton is giving series
of lectures at the Second Baptist
church this week. A very excellent
program each evening by home tai
ent, excellent singing by the young
folks.
Rev. M. I. Gordon of Joliet, ILL.,, is
visiting in the city, looking after his
personal property. We are all glad to
see him and learn that Sister Gordon
is getting better. s,..
Mrs. Cora Jones Of Oskaloosa has
returned home, after spending a
pleasant week with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Wilson. ..sss'
The Sewing Circle met with Mrs.
F. Andrews on Friday evening.
The I. B. w. Reading Circle met
with Mrs. @. B. Taylor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
CLINTON, IOWA.

Carl Culberson, who has been in
Davenport for the past two years, has
returned to Clinton and taken up
duties in his fathor's confectionery
store. We are glad to welcome Carl
back. N.E#"-%,&.- ,.'. .& ,#
Mr.. M. O.. Culberson, who was re-
elected as district superintendent at
the annual Sunday school convention,
and daughter, Mae, who was the dele
gate from Bethel Sunday school, re-
port most enjoyable session.
Miss Murda Beason is home from
school duties in Cedar Falls, spending
her vacation with her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. w. A. Richardson, on First
avenue.
Mrs. A. A. Bush left for Chicago
last week, where she will visit for a
while with relatives and friends.
J. T, Culberson and his committee
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

two weeks visit wit hher father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Wicks. She
was accompanied home by her niece,
Miss Lola Stone.
Mr.. Harry Burnaugh has been very
i'll, but is able to be out at this writ
ing, which is good news to his many
friends.
Mrs. Cutler Robinson is very i'll at
this writing.
Mr.. Everett Reed has returned
from a weeks visit in Eldon and
Keosauqua at the home Of his sisters,
Mrs. Morris Wicks aad Mrs. Tena
Johnson.
Mrs. Minnie Webb is in the city
visiting hsr mother, Mrs. Nellie Pal
mer, and sister, Mrs. Cutler Robinson.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Stewart of
Fairfield spent Sunday in the city
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Leo Reeder Of Keokuk is here
visiting he rmother,' Mrs. Nellie Pal
mer, and sister, Mrs. Cutler Robinson.
Mr.. Arthur Burnaugh spent Sunday
in Burlington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
MINNEAPOLIS, MIN.

Mrs. Emma Haines, who underwent
an. operation last week, Is getting
along very well. 5.ss5
Mrs. I,illian BurreH is quite III,
having underwent an operation.
Mrs. Annie English entertained at
dinner last Sunday. The honor guests
were Rev. J. S. Strong Of st. Paul,
Mimi, Rev. Spencer, the evangelist,
and Rev. E. G. Jackson.
There were indeed grand times
spiritually last Sunday morning.
There were twelve additions to the
church and two in the evening. Rev.
Spencer, the evangelist, preached
morning and evening. He has been
holding revival services at st. Peters
A. M. E. church for the last two
weeks.
Mrs. Nellie Mccullough entertained
at whist last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Matte Hicks Of st. Paul was
elected president of the Minnesota
State Federation at their annual con-
vention, which met at Bethesda Bap-
tist church Wednesday and Thursday
of last week.
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NATIONAL NEGRO u BUSINESS
.>~}@t L LEAGUE. aI

The fifteenth annual meeting OF the
National Negro Business League will
be held at Muskogee, Oklahoma, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday, August
10, 20 and Fl, 1914. >% ~ ., y. +.
The Oklahoma State Negro Busi-
ness League in cooperation with the
Muskogee Local Negro Business
League, has arranged most com
prehensive program for the reception
and entertainment Of the delegates
who may be present. Aside from the
regular and most interesting sessions
of the League itself, arrangements
have been made for an industrial par
ade on Thursday afternoon, August
2Oth, which shall embrace large
number of floats upon which will be
represented the progress and indus :
trial achievement Of the Negroes Of
Oklahoma. Thirty full blooded Semi
no'e Indians in native and picturesque
costumes ore tanning an er+ertaln-
ment at the fair grounds, following
the industrial parade on Thursday.
On Friday afternoon, August 2lst'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

One of the prettiests parties of the
season was the one given by Mr. and
Mrs. Gus Watkins, in honor of Messrs
Rufus jackson, Douglass Miller and
Adam Newcomb, graduates of East
High School, and Msssrs Clyde Glass,
Gustaves burden and Lucillius Bever-
ly graduates Of West High. The deco
rations were in accordance with the
High School colors and were beautiful.
The porch which had been screened in
served as an appropriate place for the
serving of the frappe and refresh
ments. Music was furnished for the
dancing by Mr.. Jas. Windsor. Mr..
Madison, graduate Of the college at
Ames was also an honored guest.
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CEDAR RAPIDS. IOWA.

Mrs. Peterson and Rev. Moore were
ill few days. Rev: Moore is much
improved. .... III, .. "A
Mr.. Couler, who was. hurt about
two weeks ago, is improving. The
good people of Cedar Rapids are see
ing he does not want for nothing.
Rev. Moore held his last quarterly
meeting Sunday. .,.n,...~. - :,
Miss Gertrude Chappell Of Red Oak
is visiting at the home Of Mrs. Laura
Martin Brooks, 1000 Tenth avenue b
The drama given last Thursday
evening under the management OF
Mr.. Harold Price was great success.
Those who missed it missed a great
treat. a@ D, 5s5, a
Mr.. jackson Of Des Moines was in
the city in the interest Of the By
islander. * X # .s 3s,s &;.,
I II wonder if anyone has guessed
| who, Mr.. A. is. If you cant, ask Mrs
b. They say women cant keep q Sc
cret. Let's find out. II
Mrs. S. v. Holley is spending the
week visiting friends, as she leaves
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soon for Chicago to make it her fu.
ture home.
ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

The Jacob Mite Missionary society
of st. James A. M. E. church held a
most interesting meeting Thursday,
June 25th, at the residence Of Mrs.
L. A. Porter, 554 Fuller avenue. The
delegates to the missionary conven-
tion, which convenes in Milwaukee
on July 1890, were elected as fol-
lows: Mesdames l.. A. Porter and
Corinne Woodfork. Visitors to the
meeting were Mesdames Pauline
Motley of Chicago and Julia J. Petit
grew of Minneapolis ond Miss Irene
Shafer of st. Louis. After a delight
full lunch served by the hostess the
society adjourned. #
Mrs. G. X. Grissom is visiting her
sister, Mrs. w. S. Brooks, of st.
Louis. . .s,.= -..-..-s =
Several visitors are expected in our
city during the National Educational
association July ALL.
Miss Hattie Pettis and Mr.. Harold
Cage were quietly married last week
at the residence Of Rev. E. Fl. Nc
Donald. ,E II
Pilgrim Baptist church has split.
Several or nearly one-half of the
members left with the pastor, Rev.
Mcdonald, and organized another
church known as the Memorial Bap-
tist church, located at Fuller and Rice
streets. We are sorry to see the di-
vision. s.-- '1 s y
The children of the Attucks Home
furnished lovely program Sunday
night at st. James, church. Their
songs and speeches were well rem
dered and received amid hearty ap-
plause. ... s-s
us 5u!Gorus s! ssuor spasa 'sIN
extended visit from her mother, Mrs.
Harris, of Chicago, also her niece,
Violet. 57,...
Mrs. F. J. Pierce of Paris, Texas, is
in the city, a guest of her nieces,
Mesdaces R. B. Chapman and w. T.
Francis. ~ H. t5#.
Miss Edith Leonard, formerly sec
retary at the West End Branch Y
w. C. A., left for her home in New
York City last week. Miss Leonard
leaves behind many friends who re-
gret having her leave.
Mrs. Ida Broyles is sojourning in
Chicago for few weeks.
Mrs. Nettie Cunningham Of Mime
apolis and Mr.. w. Lyles Of Chicago
were dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
@. Hicks Of Thomas street Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
OFFICIAL CALL.
Western Negro Press Association
Called.-Will Meet at Muskogee,
August 18th and 18th. So.

To the Members of the Western Ne
gro Press Association:
By virtue of the power vested in
me as your elected president hereby
call the association to meet in its
sixteenth annual session in the city Of
Muskogee, Oklahoma, August 18th
and 10th, 1914, for the purpose Of
transacting the business Of the asso-
citation, electing officers and discuss
ing such public questions as may be
brought before the association.
Every newspaper man or woman in
our district are urged to be present
and take part in this meeting.
We also extend an open invitation
to the general public.
Signed this oath day of June, A. D.
1914.
A. j. Smitherman, Tulsa, Okla,
President.
j. D. Cook, Milwaukee, Wis,
Secretary.
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MINNEAPOLIS. MINI.
Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Moulden cele-
trated the twelfth anniversary of
their marriage Wednesday evening,
June 18th, from 8 until IL o'clock.
The marriage VOWS were renewed.
The bridesmaids were Mrs. B. S.
Smith and Mrs. VIM. Hyde. Little
Catherine Buttner was flower girl.
Rev. E. G. Jackson of St. Peters A.
NJ. E. church officiated. The color
scheme was pink and white through
put. The wedding march was played
by Mrs. w. L. Swain and also played
while the VOWS were being renewed.
The Cason orchestra furnished music
the rest of the evening. The only out
of town guest was Mrs. r. H. Early
of Anoka, Mrs. Moulden's sister. The
house was beautifully decorated in
pink and white peonies and roses.
About $50 guests called during the
evening. The gifts were indeed nu-
merous and expensive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

Il IA musical was given at St. Pauls A.
N. + church Thursday evening June
25th by Mrs. Anna Coles Morris. Mrs.
Morris possesses q soprano voice above
the average. which shows great pessl-
bilities Of development. She has an
exquisite dramatic temperament which
enables her to present her songs in a
charming manner also. She is pupil
of MRS. Grace Clark -DeGraff. She
was assisted by Mr.. Clyde Glass,
pianist. ~. .>... 1as...s
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CLARINDA, IOWA.

Mrs. Margery Dickinson and daugh-
ter and Mrs. Thalbia Pemberton and
children are at Mrs. Carrie Reedes'
visiting. =.
Mrs. Eta Gipson and daughter Wis
tied Essex and shenandoah a few
days. ~.
Mrs. Della Williams and little son,
Master John Eavens, of ST. Joseph,
Mo-, are visiting her. father, Rev. W.
A. Mitchell.
Mrs. S. Stewart of Blair, Neb., and
Mrs. Georgia Howe of Bedford are
visiting Mrs. Laura Jones.
A quiet wedding occurred Thursday
at noon at the home of Rev. and Mrs
w. A, Mitchell, when their son, w. A
Mitchell, Jr., was married to Miss
Isabel Palmer of Maryville, Mo. The
young people expect to make Clarin'
da their home.
A w. C. T. U. lady spoke at thu
A. NJ E. church Sunday a. m.
A basket dinner and rally was giver
Sunday by the members of the Sec
! ond Baptist church, of which Rev. W
A. Mitchell is pastor. An excellent
time was had by all. A collection O
$3.50. Among the visitors were Mrs
Lottie Graves, Mrs. Mandy Gooden
Forest City, Mrs. Lee Smith, Oregon
Mo. "s. +" n..
Mrs. Lucy Finley, who has been Wis
ting her daughter in Marion, kans
has returned and is at present EN-
nIoye,, as cook at the Burlington Will
Chef l,nney takes his summer vaca
ton. A>., .'.t a.
Miss Nellie Wilkerson of Essex ha
been taking teachers exan,inatlo
the past week. a. ~~ ~ 81. IS
+ Mr. Henry Carter is very low at nj
home with typhoid fever. \.
), Mr.. Frank Wilkerson visited hi
aunt, Mrs. Cheatwood Pemberton.
Mr.. Lewis Arnett and Barren hav
gone in partnership in the airdom
and now are showing Universal film!
and to be loyal to one another W
should lend helping hand in any ey
terprise started by our race.
n Little Coda and Leonard Nowlin
have returned, after their visit
Missouri.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bear
bouncing girl. Mother and child d
ing nicely. Il. 5...s# N ii I.
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the delegates will be given a view of
the city. A live stock and agricul.
tural exhibit, showing the great pos
sibilities Of the southwest section, will
be open for the inspection Of the dele
gates; also on Friday evening a
grand banquet will be given in honor
Of the delegates.
On Saturday, August 22nd, a
special train will leave Muskogee
for Boley, Oklahoma, the largest and
most prosperous Negro city in the
United States. The train will pass
through some Of the RICHEST agricul-
tural land in the world, much Of which
is owned by Oklahoma colored citi-
zens.
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ST. JOSEPH. MO.

Mrs. o. L. Glass of Des Moines,
Iowa, after q few weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E.
Perry, returned to her home last
week. .,. p. -.
Mr.. J. H. Coleman left last Satur-
day for Glenwood, Colo, to see his
brother, who was injured in rail-
road wreck. His wife left the same
day for Moberly to visit her parents,
other relatives and friends.
Mr.. H. Wilson, the popular chauf-
feur of Savannah, left last Friday
for Minneapolis, Mimi, to spend the
summer. We are sure a certain
young lady who is sorry to see him
leave. E.~
Mr.. Howard Walker expects to
spend Saturday and Sunday in Kan
sas City.
The Misses Zelma Endicott and
Rosie Laurie left this week for Colo
RADIO to spend the rest Of the summer.
They will visit Denver, Manitoo, Colo
RADIO Springs and other cities before
returning.
Last Sunday afternoon at the Fran
cis Street Baptist church the U. B. F.
and S. M. T., with a number Of their
friends, were present to hear the an
nual sermon delivered by Rev. Holley,
which was a very logical discourse.
Dr.. w. s. Carrion was master Of GER
emonies. It is said that fraternal or
der has the largest membership Of
any in this state, also more money in
their treasury.
All the young men and ladies who
are attending the different universe
ties are home for the summer, al
though the weather being hot, yet the
younger set are having several social
functions. s14 , ).
Mrs. F. N. Goodson has returned
from two weeks visit with her
parents at Great Bend, Kans., and as
the doctor seemed so very lonely dur
ing her absence, that being her first
visit since their wedding, we know he
was glad to have her return.
The dudley theater" has closed for
several months and possibly perma-
nently. As we have said before, if
they had secured someone with ex-
perience in the theatrical business it
is very likely the attendance would
have been adequate to have kept it
open all summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. McGaugh of 28O5
Mary street have moved to farm
near DeKalb on Wednesday to spend
the summer. Mrs. McGaugh returned
from few weeks visit with relatives
and friends at Bethany last Saturday.
Mr.. Simon Dawson Of 2517 Jones
street, who underwent an operation
at DR.. Perry's sanitarium at Kansas
City, is improving and is expected to
return home this week. Drs. Good
son and Carrion of this city perform
ed the operation and they both said
that the service rendered by the as
sistants and nurses at the hospital
was superb. ....
Mrs. Pope-Malone Of St. Louis, ths
| originator of "Poro," was in our city
a few hours last Monday en- route
home from California and other west
en states. They had been spending
their honeymoon for the past sis
weeks. At her wedding last April il
is said more than 1000 invited guest:
attended the reception, which was
very elaborate affair, and among tn
presents she received was beauti
full house and lot in Quincy, ILL.,, no
far from whese she was reared, tina
was presented by the groom and will
be used by them as a summer some.
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At the meeting of the Richard Allen
Aid Society Wednesday evening, at
the home Of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, our
Negro 4 educational institution were
discussed, led by Miss Nellie A. Left
ridge, assistant principalofthe Normal
Department Of Bishop College, Marsh
all, Texas. Other distinguished visi-
tors present were Miss Nellie Galloway,
teacher in the public schools of Buxton,
Iowa. Miss Mamie Bailey, teacher at
Marble Rock, Iowa, and Miss Julia
Bailey. teacher in Kansas City, Mo-,
and Mrs. Margret Mason Lowrey.
teacher Of West Virginia Institute.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. e. M. Mackey, at 18th and Center
street Thursday July 10th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

The Missionary society OF Union
Congregational church held an inter
estine meeting Thursday afternoon.
TIE installation Of the newly elected
officers and reports of old officers viii
be next Thursday afternoon. also a
program consisting of solo by Mrs.
j. T. Blagburn; address by the retiring
president, Mrs. F. P. Johnson; paper
on Foreign Missions by Mrs. Il. f.
Jacobs. Public invited. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

The Marry Church Terrell clus was
entertained Monday evening Dy MIS-
Edith Strawthers. The new omcers s1
we're installed and in the quotation con-
test which was held Miss Marie Bell
proved the winner. Refreshments
were served. Club will meet Monday
with Mrs. j H. Perkins. program life
and works Of VIM. Shakespear. Miss
Gertrude Hyde leader. u
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Mrs, Morrison and Mrs. Seymour
entertained Thursday evening June ~
at a four course dinner in honor OF
Clyde Glass, Gus burden, Luciulus
Beverley, Rufus Jackson, Adams New
comb and Douglas Miller. assisted by
Misses Violet Hunter and Lucille Nor
r,son An enjoyable time was reported
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03
Help For Those Who have Stomach
@ Trouble.

After doctoring for about twelve
years for q bad stomach trouble, and
spending nearly five hundred dollars
for medicine and doctors fees, pur-
chased my wife one box Of Chamber
lain's Tablets, which did her SO much
good that she continued to use them
and they have done her more good
than ali of the medicine ! bought be-
fore.-Samuel Boyer, Folsom, Iowa.
This medicine is for sale by all deal
ers n. So.
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A surprise party was given on Mr..
and Mrs. Will Austin at Oralabor by
Mrs. Vina Smith and Sybal Price last
Saturday night, Music was rendered
throughout the evening, and dainty
refreshments were served 1t was
indeed q pleasant affair and everyone
enjoyed themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

Mrs. C. A. Cleggett left Friday for
Minneapolis. Mimi, to visit her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Adah Jones. While there
she will visit several other cities with
with her friends.
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The Des Moines Negro Lyceum
Association will meet next week with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. HI. Edmonds, l4lO 2.
18th street, at which time the July
Crisis will be reviewed by Atty. s.
Joe Brown. 3& 52
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Six Room House. Good. Lot 60x130,
fine shade, good well and cistern, new
asphalt paving. easy walking distance.
Price So, 200, 5000 cash balance easy
payments. BenV. Standring, 2l0 5th st
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

The Wednesday Night Bridge club
met with Mrs. Maud Woods who re-
ceived the prize for high score. Re-
freshments were served. Club will
meet next week with Miss Ardella
Carr. -
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Miss Callie Arnett is visiting
friends in Omaha.
Mr.. r. T. Lane has been somewhat
indisposed this week. .-...1
Sir. Wilbert Gipson visited his fam
lily one day last week. .sa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

Ma. and Mas. J. G. Davis of 1402 w,
End street entertained Rev j. H.
Bowles and wife Of Ft. Madison to a
fine 6 o'clock dinner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

Mrs. Susan Reyner of Oklahoma City
arrived in our city last week to visit
her daughter, Mrs. ]. H. Mcclure.
Her little son Joe Harris came with her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

Mrs. S Joe Brown left this morning
for Buxton where she will address the
Independence Day meeting being held
there tomorrow.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-07-03

There will be a big Chicken Pie Sup.
per at Union Congregational church
Wednesday evening July 9Th. Supper
only 20 cents. tr.