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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
KEOKUK NEWS.

Mr.. William Steele is ill at mis-
home, 4O9 N. Tenth street.
Mrs. M. E. Dixon, Mrs. Adelia Will
son and daughter, Imogene, and Miss
Isabelle Aikens are attending grand
session of the Order of Tabernacle in
Mason City.
Mr.. George Kelles is attended the
grand session of Knights of Tabor.
Miss Katherine Owens and niece,
Miss Elizabeth Gross, left Saturday
for a few weeks visit in Springfield
and Chicago, III.
A large crowd attended the eman-
cipation celebration held at Quincy,
Ill.,, August 4th.
There will be a jubilee concert at
Pilgrims Rest Baptist church Mon
day evening, August 16.
Mrs. Jennie Freeman leaves Satur-
day for Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. George Ashby returned home
Saturday from the west, accompanied
by his nephew, Mr.. Louis Ashby.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

The Bible class of the A. M. E..
church and under the leadership Of
Mrs. M. Hall gave picnic at Pros
pect park. A large crowd was in at
The Booster club gave concert
Tuesday at the Baptist church.
The Ladies' Progressive Art club
gave an interesting concert Thursday
at the Mckinley Baptist church. Aunt
Phoebe's Album was very entertain
ing affair.
Sol Butler left last Thursday morn
ing for the Pan-American games at
the exposition. He will be one of the
galaxy of colored stars (four in num-
ber) who are expected to add luster
to the fame of Negroes athletic abil-
tiles. He will run the world cham
pior sprinter, Howard Drew (colored)
and Howe, 220 yard champion (col-
ored).
Mrs. Fannie Ray, cousin of Mrs. G.
w. Reynolds, was in the city visiting
at 525 Seventh street. Mrs. Ray re-
sides in Chicago. She continued on
to Kansas City, Mo-, after leaving this
city.
Mr. Alfred Moore is spending his
vacation at home. He is student Of
sTuskegee Institute. n
Mr.. Louis Windsor will take a post
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Cornelius Miller returned from
Chicago the first of the week. Mr..
Miller and Miss Maria Thomas went
to Missouri and were married.
Rev. Bashon preached at the A. M.
Il. church on Sunday evening. :.
Mrs. Smith and Miss Ada Davis
were Hiteman visitors Sunday.
Social at the A. M. E. church on
Tuesday evening by Sewing Circle
club.
The Mite Missionary society held
their monthly business meeting at the
home of Mrs. Allie Bowman and at
the A. M. E. church on Sunday even
ing they had a very nice program,
Rev. Bashon being the speaker and
the choir and members giving many
nice selections.
The Allen Christian Endeavor is
quite a feature in the church work.
1t consists Of the junior workers, and
they have some very good meetings
each Sunday evening.
Mrs. Burns, Headspeath and the
Misses Viola Young, Robinson and
Mrs. Robinson of Hooking attended
services at the A. M. E. church on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and
family were in from No. mines at
Hooking on Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
CLINTON, IOWA.

Barnum & Bailey's circus and
Terrys Uncle Toms Cabin Co. will
be the attractions this week Wednes-
day.
The annual picnic of the A. M. E..
Sunday school was held on July goth.
Notwithstanding the threatening
weather good number were present.
A good time was enjoyed, with games
of all kinds, and the contests for
which prizes were given created con-
siderable interest.
Mrs. Rebecca James of Chicago is
a guest at the home of her cousin,
Mr.. F. F. Jackson. She is accom-
panied by her daughter. Before their
return home they will visit with Mr..
F. H. McCracken indefinitely.
The many friends Of Mr.. Eugene
Green are glad to hear of his recov-
cry from the assault which he suf-
fered several days ago.
Send in your name as subscriber
to The Bystander.
Mrs. Mary Anthony and Mrs. Fred
Anthony have returned to their homes
in Boone, after spending a pleasant
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. An
thcny for the past two weeks.
Miss Mamie Lewis, niece Of Mr..
and Mrs. f. F. jackson, viii leave
soon for Chicago. She will later 60
to Asbury Park, N. j., where she will
remain indefinitely, returning to Clin-
ton some time in September.
Mrs. Asa Williams Of Burton has
returned home, after visit with her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, and
brother, James.
w. l.. Luckey Of Chicago is the
guest of relatives this week, while in
attendance at the Masonic gathering
in Rock Island.
Cora Judon, who was severely
scalded some time ago, is now we'll on
the road to recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
GRAND CHAPTER r. A. M. AND
GRAND COMMANDERY MEET

Rock Island, Ill.-(special to the
Bystander.)- grand chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons and the grand
commandery of Knights Templar OF
Illinois and Iowa held their thirty
second grand sessions at their own
Masonic home in this city, the grand
chapter on Monday and the grand COM
mandery on Tuesday and "Wednesday.
At the conclusion of the session on
Monday the grand chapter elected the
following officers:
Rev. S. B. Walkup, Moline, ILL.,,
grand high priest.
Frank Coleman, Chicago, depart
ment grand high priest.
J. H. Washington, Galesburg, grand
king.
Geo. Augustus, Chicago, grand
scribe.
w. E. Berry, Chicago, grand treas
urer.
John w. Smith, Chicago, grand Sec
retary.
Frederick Harding, Chicago, grand
lecturer.
Chas. Scott, Chicago; G. G. Fletch-
er, Galesburg, and A. Horne, Chicago,
grand trustees of Masonic home.
The grand high priest appointed
the following:
C. R. Jones, Chicago, captain OF the
host.
R. D. Catlin, Monmouth, principal
sojourner.
L. w. Dickerson, Chicago, Royal
Arch captain.
Adam Horne, Chicago, grand chap
lain.
Samuel Daughan, Chicago, master
third veil.
S. Kane, Rock Island, master sec
+ ono veil. ..l.f w.
l'nos. Simms, Chicago, master first
veil. #
Chas Berry, Chicago, sentinel.
District deputies, j. p. Reynolds q
! Chicago and p. 4. Banks Of De-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
Price Five Cents

Mrs. w. M. Bell from Chicago is
in the city visiting relatives.
Miss Stella Tanner from st. Louis,
Mo-, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind, is
in the city visiting her brother, James
Tanner. &.
Mrs. Bessie Speede entertained on
Wednesday Rev. and Mrs. j. w.
Bowles and Mrs. Bette Berkly at a
6 o'clock dinner.
Mrs. Carrie Pettigrew entertained
the Ladies' Smile club at her homo
on Barclay street Thursday evening.
At a late hour they departed, voting
Mrs. Pettigrew a royal entertainer.
Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Anna Duke
and Mrs. Effie Ship left Monday
morning for their home in Water
Valley, Miss. Their stay at present
time is indefinite.
Every Wednesday evening at the
A. M. E. church prayer services are
held and an invitation is extended to
all.
Mr.. F. Harding was called to his
home in Boone, Iowa, last week on
account Of illness Of Mrs. F. Harding.
On returning he reported the lady i'm
proving and doing nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
LYCEUM REPORT.

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum held
an interesting meeting last Tuesday
evening at'the home of the vice presi-
dent, Mr.. Malcolm Griffith, at which
time an excellent review Of the Au-
gust Crisis was given by Miss Voletta
London, a student of the State uni
versity. Two visitors were present in
the persons of Miss Tinsley, a senior
high school student Of Chicago, and
Miss Dickey of the State university.
The society was favored by an inter-
esting talk about the Chicago high
school girls club and history of the
F. w. and Y. M. M. AS of Ashville,
North Carlina, by Misses Tinsley and
Dickey, respectively.
The presence of all Lyceum men,
bers is desired at the home Of Prof.
Warricks, 1905 Thirteenth street, on
Thursday evening. The purpose OF
this meeting is to prepare for con-
cert, which will be given in the near
future. The proceeds will be used to
defray the expenses of the Lyceum
delegates to the interstate.
The next meeting of the Lyceum
has been postponed to afford the
members an opportunity to hear the
musical which is to be given by Miss
Redman on Tuesday, the oath. The
society will resume it's weekly meet
ings at the home of Miss Mildred
Griffith, 1929 Capital avenue. A mu-
sical solo will be rendered by Mr..
Mallolm Griffith. The ultimate effect
of the grandfather's clause will be
discussed, with Attorney Rush as
leader.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
GALESBUM, ILL,

Mr.. John Ward and Mrs. Mollie
Crew left Monday evening for Cham
paign, Ill.,, to attend the convention
of the Grand United Order Of Odd
Fellows and Household of Ruth. They
will represent Little Gee lodge, No.
9511, and Olive Branch, No. $50.
Mr.. John Britton and Mrs. Jennie
Skinner left Monday morning to be
present at the same body as dele
gates for Surprise lodge, No. 9466,
and Progressive lodge, No. 1889.
Mr.. Eugene Brown is here looking
after his brother, Mr.. Robert Brown,
who is seriously ill at St. Maryfs hos
pital.
Mrs. Mary King met with quite an
,, accident; stepping out the back door
of her home she fell and sprained her
ankle. DR.. Auter is the attending
physician.
Miss Blanche Smalley and . Miss
Nellie Somners left for Peoria to be
present at house party.
There will be dance given in Gen.
trsl hall August 4th by Mr.. J. w.
King and Earl McGill.
Miss Waunita Richardson gave a
party at her home on Mulberry street
to a number of her friends last Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Everett Murphy and little
daughter, Roberta, of Monmouth, are
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hawkins.
Miss Helen Wilson gave a party
at her home on West First street in
honor of Miss Naomi West of Indi-
ana.
Miss Edna Williams of Monmouth
is spending the day at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Finney.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hawkins enter
tanned at dinner today in honor Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gross, MN. H.
Stokes of Monmouth and Mrs. Flor
ence Hurry and daughter of Pittsfeld,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Eugene Mason and FAM
ily of Galesburg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13

THE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB.
The High School Girls club met last
Sunday afternoon on the library
lawn, after bidding farewell at the
union station to one of the members,
Miss Bessie Graves, who has been WIS.,
iting in the city for the past two
months.
Plans were laid for a house party
to be in the near future for the elder
ly ladies.
The next meeting will be Sunday,
August 18th, at the home of Miss
Meredith Humburd, at which time
Miss Georgia Williams will tell of her
trip to the eastern cities; also the
third chapter of "The Heir Of Slaves"
by VIM. Pickens, will be discussed by
Miss Edna Johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
CLARINDA, IOWA.
(Cnocio1 tn tho Rvctander

Especial to the Bystander.)
One of the social events during the
X. Of P. grand session was 6 o'clock
dinner by Susie Lee in honor of some
of the Des Moines delegation and two
members of the Nebraska band, which
were present.
Those who went to Maryville on
Wednesday to the 4th Of August cele-
bration were Misses Winnie Stewart,
Susie Lee, Katie Moss, Callie Arnett
and Mrs. Tillie Lee and Mrs. Maud
Jones.
Miss Stewart and Miss Lee were
accompanied home by Mr.. Robinette
anG Mr.. Parker of Omaha.
Mrs. Theo. Pemberton was pleas
antly surprised by visit from her
sister, Miss Dickerson, and Mrs. Green
of Sioux City.
Miss Susie Lee will leave Tuesday
for a weeks visit in Omaha with Mrs.
Emma Davis and from there she will
return to her home in Des Moines.
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1T. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

Mesdames Maud Hoage, Ella Glass
and Kittie Terrill left Monday even
ing for Rock Island, ILL.,, IT, attend the
grand chapter O. E. S. ~.
The boat excursion given by the
A. A. A. association Monday evening
was the largest of the season and
was success in every way.
The daylight boat excursion given
by the H. Y. w. X. on the 22nd ult.
was very successfully carried out.
They had an ideal day. Rev. R. H.
Cato~of Cedar Rapids was the guest
Of honor and spoke during the day.
Everybody on board enjoyed the trip.
Rev. Cato filled the pulpit at st.
James A. M. E. church Sunday morn
ing and evening. The Rev. is good
speaker and left a favorable impress
sion on those who heard him.
Rev. E. H. Mcdonald Of Memorial
Baptist church attended the funeral
of the late DR.. E. J. Fisher in Chicago
last week.
Our community was panied to learn
of the death of DR.. M. C. B. Mason
and we feel that the race as we'll as
the NJ. E. connection has lost valu-
able man, who will be greatly missed.
The members of the Self Culture
club will hold their annual picnic
Thursday, August 18th, at Wildwood.
The St. James A. M. f. choir will
also picnic at wildwood on Thursday.
Mrs. Susan Parker of Peoria, ILL.,,
is visiting her son-~in--law and
daughter, Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Muir
rel 7SS St. Anthony avenue.
Miss Alma Parks Of Chicago is
spending a few weeks with her aunt,
Mrs. Bette Jones, 1873 Charles street.
Pilgrim Baptist church has one Of
the best graded Sunday schools in he
twin cities. If you don't bolleVe It,
just go and see for yourselves. Mr..
Wills is the superintendent and H.
has an efficient corps of officers.
Please be ready for The Bystander
agent soon.
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks leaves n
day morning, August Is, for Ch.cagG
to attend Northwestern Federation
Educational Congress and the L.
coin Jubilee and half century celebra-
! tion. ,.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13

VhoiIlSS, AOWd.
On Tuesday evening the sir knight:
in full dress uniform attended a re
, ception at the Masonic hall, rendered
by the ladies of the Order of the East
ern Star, which also held it's granc
session in this city this week.
Welcome addresses were delivered
, by Mayor Smith, City Attorney Scott
and Worthy Master Marshall Of the
local chapter and were responded tc
! by Grand Commander Lee, Grand
High Priest Walkup, Grand Matron
Ross Grand Patron Shepard anc
Grand Master Martin, after which the
sir knights led the honored ladies in
the grand march by the delightful
music of the recently organized Rock
Island cornet band.
On Wednesday afternoon the sir
knights entertained the honored ladies
of the o. E. S. a+ picnic on the
beautiful campus of the Masonic
home, which is the joint property of
the grand lodge, grand chapter and
grand commandery, and which all de-
clared to be a credit to the race as
we'll as to the fraternity.
At the conclusion Of the grand COM
mandery the following were elected
and installed officers for the ensuing
year:
Sir Henry Young, Chicago, right
eminent grand commander.
Sir L. w. Dickerson, Chicago, dep
uty grand commander.
Sir E. T. Banks, Des Moines, grand
generalissimo.
Sir j. D. Reynolds, Chicago, grand
captain general.
Sir H. E. Burris, Rock Island, grand
prelate.
Sir A. Horn, Chicago, grand treas
urer.
Sir Wilbur Burton, Chicago, grand
recorder.
Sir H. Singleton, Decatur, grand
senior warden.
Sir A. J. Young, Springfield, grand
junior Wafcen.
Sir A. A. Henderson, Chicago,
grand instructor.
Sir J. H. Slaughter, Rock Island,
grand standard bearer.
Sir J. A. Walker, Springfield, grand
sword bearer.
Sir C. T. Berry, Chicago, grand
warder.
Sir C. H. Brazzleton, Chicago, grand
sentinel.
Past Grand Commander Albert R.
Lee, Champaign, was elected to rep
resent the grand commandery at the
International conference of all Negro
Masonic grand bodies to be held in Chi
cago in August, 1916, at which time
and place the next grand sessions of
all three Of the above grand bodies
will also be held.
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WATERLOO NEWS.

The Ladies' Aid society of Lindon
Methodist church gave a play Thurs
day evening at the A. M. E. church,
which every one enjoyed very much.
After the play they retired to the lec-
ture room, where the Busy Bees soci-
ETY. cf the A. M. E. church served re-
freshments, and again every one re-
ported a glorious time. The proceeds
went for the benefit Of the trustees
department..
Mrs. I. w. Bess and Miss Carrie
Bugg took leave Saturday morning
for two weeks visit in Minneapolis
and St. Paul, MINI.
Mrs. H. T. Randolph and grand
daughter, Ladinia, from Whitman,
Iowa, are the guests of Rev. and
Mrs. J. w. Bowles.
Mrs. Bette L. Berkly from Whit
man, Iowa, spent the week with her
uncle, Rev. ]. w. Bowles.
Mrs. Robert Garland entertained a
few friends Tuesday evening in honor
of her cousin, Mrs. Matte Richards
of St. Louis, Mo.
Little Helen Bowles entertained a
few of her friends Thursday in honor
of her two-year-old birthday. Out
of town guests were Ladinia Ran
dolph of Whitman, Iowa
Mr.. Samuel Edwards is on the sick
list this week.
Sunday was another glorious day
at Antioch Baptist church. Covenant
meeting in the morning. Pastor
preached to large audience in the
evening. Everybody went away re.
joicing.
Mrs. Fern Dowden entertained at
breakfast Tuesday morning Rev. J.
w. Bowles. /. VI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
NORTH HIGH ACREAGE

The only Negro colony in the mid
die west has been organized by
Messrs. o. L. Coleman and J, W. Hill
the 3rd of April, 1914, with the fol-
lowing persons: Rev. o. L. Coleman,
Rev. J. W. Hill, Messrs. Everett Drew,
John Malone, A. L. Burrell, Mr.. Mar
tin, Isaac Brown, J. R. Davis, Obey
Martin, John Thomas, T. L. Stewart,
Mr.. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson.
The colony was started when Re7.
j. w. Hill and Rev. 0. L. Coleman
purchased their property, after which
they asked the company to let it be
known as Negro colony, which they
did. There are more than fifteen IN
the colony and others are being en-
couraged to do the same. Those who
have already built their homes are
Rev. ]. w. Hill, Mr.. Martin and Mr..
Everett Drew.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
OMAHA. NER.

Il pretty afternoon sitting was ar
ranged by the Mite Missionary soci-
ETY. Friday afternoon at St. Johns
A. M. E. church. The design was a
Japanese room in which sat thirty
two women, with Mrs. Johnson Of
Alabama and Mrs. Lucas of Helena,
Mont, as honored guests. After
spending delightful hour in chat and
refreshments the president outlined
plans for meals to be served by the
society at the church during the
grand lodge. Kodak pictures Of the
party were taken by the president,
Mrs. W. T. Osborne.
The missionary program by the
Sunday school on Sunday was a rare
treat. The solo by Master Jesse
Glove, age 9, "He Lifted Me-" created
great interest and praise. Also the
dialogue, Converting my Sunday
school Glass;" by Misses Kicks, Thom-
as and Majors. Other solos, papers
and instrumentals were all we'll rem
dered and appreciated.
The Junior Aid met with Miss
Pearl Ray on Maine street.
The chicken dinner given by the
Senior Aid was a success and the
ladies will continue to have dinner
the last Thursday in each month.
St. Johns A. M. E. church, Eigh-
teenth and Webster, will be the head
quarters Of the U. B. F. and S. M. T.
grand lodge. Persons wanting good
homes will find committee at these
headquarters.
Bishop Evans Tyree preached a
powerful instructive sermon at the
A. M. E. church Monday evening.
The w. w. club of st. Johns had
.. an outing at Miller's park Friday.
The ladies of st. Johns A. M. E.
church will serve three meals day
at the church during the U. B. F. and
S. NJ. T. grand session. The church
is within walking distance to the
court house, where the session will be
held.
Mrs. Lucille Terry, who was visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Kelly, of Omaha
left Saturday for Des Moines with
her daughter, Villa Mae.
Mrs Vera Perry, formerly Mrs.
Vera Center, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Kelly. Mr.. Perry is there also.
! Rev. w. F. Bolts left Tuesday even-
ing for Hannibal, Mo-, to attend the
Masonic grand lodge. "A 49,.
Miss Elizabeth Gibson, who has
been sick, was able to be out to
church. 5siE ;s5.;i u. 355s5 3
Mr.. Simon Jeffers Of Des Moines
was in our city all week visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Goldie Kingabad and
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EDITORS OBSERVATIONS.
Ke0kuk. Iowa,

The great dam so recently con-
structed is still the talk and admira-
ton of the tourists and visitors. Here
we have one of the largest and Oldest
ct]cred communities in Iowa. There
are about 1000 colored people in Lee
county and the largest number of
them live here. Still we have some
old and highly respected as we'll as
successful farmers, perhaps more
than in any other county in Iowa. Mr..
Orange Fields is one of the old and
highly respected citizens here. He is
a carpenter. At this time he is quite
sick and the friends throughout the
state and Illinois will be sorry to
learn of his illness, but we hope for
him a speedy recovery. Austin A.
Bland is again back in his blacksmith
shop. Sam Brown, a contractor, has
been sick. In fact there is lots Of
sickness in this town, as you no doubt
have seen from their regular corre-
spondence. Mr.. w. w. Gross, Mr.. A.
F. johnson are still on the mail force
as regular carriers. Mr.. Alonzo
Drain, who is special carrier, is hop
ing to be placed on as regular before
long. Mr.. A. j. Fields still runs his
grocery store, assisted by his wife,
and they are doing we'll. Mrs. Jennie
Freeman has a restaurant and is do
ing nicely. Her husband is not on
the police force any longer. I under
stand there are no colored police at
present. Selby Johnson has been sick,
but is improving. w. H. Jones is still
conducting his first class tonsorial
shop.
The churches are doing fairly we'll.
The A. M. E. church is pastored by
Rev. Butler. Rev. Helm is still at the
Baptist church. The Episcopal parish
is filed by white minister, whose
name I cannot recall. This is splen-
did place for colored people in bust
ness Those who have been here the
longest seem to be getting along nice
ly. Race feeling is moving along
smoothly.
/ Our next stop was in Quincy, Ill.
Here we find the colored people about
as usual. Rev. T. l.. Smith is in
charge Of the Baptist church. He
avs formerly from Keokuk. He still
/ belongs to the Masonic fraternity in
;, Keokuk. His wife is very sick. Mr..
i w. w. Fields, formerly of Keokuk, is
still running his grocery store and is
doing nicely. Mrs. E. X. Easton is
living at the same place and is doing
we'll. Mr.. ]. Jackson, Mrs. Minnie
Harris, Edward Duncan, M. E. Young
and Mrs. M. Willis are worthy citi-
zens and doing we'll. Mr.. Munday is
still running his shining parlor and
has large trade. Mr.. M. Bass is
! running his barber shop, doing well
I happened to be here on St. John
the Evangelist's anniversary and as.
sisted the Masons in commemorating
that event. We had a splendid meet
ing at the Al. M. 2. church. Rev. G,
R. Mcdowell Of Hannibal delivered
the principal address. which was g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13

The Home and Foreign Missionary
Baptist of Maple Street Baptist church
held their annual service Sunday, Aug.
9Th at the above church, to a large
audience. The following program was
rendered; Invocation by Rev. bolden;
Paper, Mrs. NJ Finley; Vocal Solo Mrs.
B. Black; Paper, missionary Work, y
Mrs. Florence B. Taylor; Sermon by
the pastor, Rev. S. Bates; Collection
lifted by Mr.. M. Finley and Mrs. War
den, neat sum being realized; bene-
diction by Bro. Couch. The choir rem
dered several nice selections. Mes
danes H. West, Maud Taylor and
Florence B. Taylor composed the pro-
gram committee.
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Mrs. Lizzie Everett.

Mrs. Lizzie Everett.
The funeral of Mr.. Eli Cartright,
an old citizen of our city, was held
at the A. M. E. church Friday, Au-
gust 9th. Interment in Forest Lawn.
The funeral of Mrs. Agee, an old
citizen, was held Sunday, August 8,
from Obee chapel. Interment in For
est Lawn cemetery.
Miss Gretchel Buford Of Kansas
City, Mo-, is in our city visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Buford, on Twenty-sev-
enth avenue and Grant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13

The Corinthian Aid society gave a
grand reception at the home of Mrs
Ed, Reeves, in honor of their former
president, Mrs. Fred Hilton. A dainty
two course luncheon was enjoyed by
about fifty members of the society
Mrs Helton expects leave soon for ST.
Paul for short visit, after which she
will visit Cincinnati, Pi.tsburg and
Philadelphia where she will take up a
} music course