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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
WATERLOO, IOWA, NEWS.

Mrs. Birdie Harris and grand
daughter Of Rockford, ILL.,, are in the
city, the guests Of Rev. and Mrs. l..
w. Bess. .,.. IL.
Miss Florence Hughes of Water
Valley, Miss, is in the city visiting
friends and relatives. " ,#.
Mr.. F. Goodell has accepted posi-
ton at Cedar Falls, Iowa, as assist
ant manager of the Model Motor Co.
Mrs. Evelyn Boyd was in Oelwein,
Iowa, visiting friends last week.
The house party given by the stew
ardesses of the A. M. E. church on
Thursday evening at Mrs. James
Thornton's residence, 200 Bates
street, was a success. Everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves.
The new tennis court opened Mon
day evening with several singles and
doubles. The officials are Rev. I. W.
Bess, president; Miss Vivian Smith
secretary; Mr.. TOMS Mosby, treasur-
er an dmanager; Mrs. I. w. Bess, in.
structor. -. -,,,.,...
Rev. Daniel Malekebu, a native od
South Africa, gave lecture at the
Baptist church Wednesday evening tt
a large audience. as
Mrs. Fern Dowden entertained al
home, 4O6 Glewood street, Tuesday
Rev. J. Miller and Mr.. M. Dowden al
a 6 o'clock dinner. G55s.. ..4 "A
Miss Bette F. Berkley is the gues1
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Dowden, 4O6 Glen
wood street, while in the absence q
her uncle, Rev. ]. w. Bowles.
Miss Eva M. Smith returned home
Sunday morning from two weeks
visit in Chicago, theguest of the Rev;
Mrs. D. Turner Cary.
Mrs. Carrie Pettigrew entertained
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Notice to the Public

The Virginia Picnic Associa-
tion wish to inform the public
that they did not auth orize or
have any connection whatever,
with the printing and circu
latiug of the hand bills adver"
tising big dance during their
celebration at Union Park on
Labor Day. These bills were
circulated by parties who were
not members of the Association
There will be NO DANCING
during the picnic hours.
By order Of the committee on
arrangement H. R. Graves,
chairman. ~.=.-',*E
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
FORT MADISON, IOWA.

DR.. Flournoy of Keokuk, Iowa, was
Fort Madison visitor Sunday.
Prof. Richard B. Harrison Of Chi
cago, Ill, spent the week end in the
city as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Harper.
Mrs. Warren Murphy entertained
Tuesday afternoon in honor Of her lit
tie daughter, Viola.
Saturday afternoon at the home Of
his sister, Mrs. Robert Graham, oc-
Cured the death Of Mr.. West. Death
was due tc heart trouble. Mr.. West
has been a resident of thecity for the
past few years and during his resi-
dence here has gained wide circle
of friends.
Those who attended the basket
meeting at Argyle last Sunday were
the Misses Anna, Jennie, Louise and
Naomi Harper, Messrs. Richard B.
Harrison of Chicago, ILL.,, William
Toliver, Henry Anderson and Oliver
Bailey. ...
Mrs. Mary Hall left last week for
Des Moines, Iowa, where she intends
to make her future home.
A social was given last Wednesday
evening at Turner's park by the n,en-
bers of the Second Baptist church.
The Misses Harper expect to leave
the latter part of this week for Chi
cago, ILL.,, where they will attend the
half century exposition.
The entertainment given last Thurs
dya evening by the members Of the
IA. M. Sunday school was success
both socially and financially.
II Mr.. Harry Black was visiting IN
Keokuk last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president Of the
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's s
Clubs, is pleased to announce that
Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, vice president
at large of the National Association
fColored Women, one of the most
brilliant lecturers on the platform to-
day; and her daughter, Miss Sarah
May, a recent graduate Of the New
England Conservatory Of Music, who
is gifted musical artist, will make
their first appearance in our city on
Tuesday evening, September 14th, at
St. Paul's A. M. E. church. They will
appear under the auspices Of the So
cial science department Of the N: "A.
c. w., of which Mrs. Brown is super
intendent. Watch for further an
nOuncement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
CEDAR RAPIDS. IOWA.

I The public schools opened Wednes-
day. September LIST. The high school
opened its doors to about nine Of our
young boys and girls. How proud
the writer is to note this and sincere
ly urges that every parent, race man
and woman encourage these young
people. In conversation with them
inquire into their school life and en-
courage them to stick to the end.
Miss Audry Morgan has returned
from Denver, Colo., where she visited
her auntie, Mrs. Roper. She was ac-
companied home by her nephew.
Mesdames John Harrison and E. C.
Thomas left last evening for Denver,
Colo.
Rev. Cato is much better at this
writing. X
Mrs. l.. D. Lowery is visiting rela-
tives in Marshalltown.
Mrs. M. Lowery is visiting in Mich
igan and Canada.
Mr.. w. H. Milligan was taken seri-
ously ill Tuesday. His physician pro-
nounced him out of danger. The CON-
munity was much alarmed at his con-
dition and very glad to learn he is
out of danger. ...
Prof. j. E. McGirtt of Philadelphia
agreeably entertained the people of
Cedar Rapids on August 3Oth at Mt.
Zion Baptist church. All were well
pleased and are wishing for another
good concert by him.
A surprise party was given in honor
of Master John Harrison on Satur-
day evening, August %. All reported
nice time and solemnly wish that
August % would come more than
once a. year. ...-r
School opens Wednesday and the
spicy Cedar Rapids dude says, "Sure
am going" If he had met her soon.
er, wonder what would have hap
pened. .... ~
Some one is goingto give concer
at the Methodist church Septembe,
9Th. Don't miss it because they say
it would make a wooden 1ndiar
laugh. >
Mrs. Lille Morris and Mrs. Corni'
Hicks were taken to the hospital las
week. Mrs. Hicks condition is quite
| serious. 49, ln#.!r .@s US e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The Triple H. club met at the home
Of Mrs. Phil McGruder on Carpenter
avenue Tuesday afternoon. The sub
ject for discussion was The Woman
w ho Spends opened BY Mrs. Florence
White, followed by members of the
club Mrs. Warfield and Mrs. McElory
of Macon Mo were present and ad-
dressed the club. A two course lunch
con was served by the hostess. Next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Wade
HI. McCree.
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exposition and Lincoln Jubilee. Mrs.
Brown was invited to be one Of the
speakers on the woman's day pro-
gram, which was in charge of DR..
Mary F. Warning, one Of the Illinois
commissioners. She also had the
pleasure of visiting thenew Phyllis
Wheatley home, founded by Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Lindsay Davis, and the old
folks home, established by number
of citizens. Among the many friends
she met who wished to be remembered
to Des Moines friends were Rev. and
Mrs. Brice U. Taylor, formerly Of
this city, While in Chicago, Mrs.
Brown was the guest of Mrs. Theresa
G. Macon, president of the Illinois
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
N. A. A. C. p.

The regular meeting Of the executive
COMMITTEES Of the Des Moines Branch
Of the N Na:ional Association for the Ad-
vancenlettt Of Colored People, will be
held al me residence Of the president
&C 1858 5. {, street, on Monday evening
Sept. ON 1T 8 o clock. a full attend
ance Of the officers Of the Branch is
desired, a> the plans for the September
members.,ip-meetirg are to be perfect
ed q this Sime.. BY order . ...e.
S. Joe Brown, Pres.
Mrs.J Jessye %. McC Claim, Sec
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. r D. Mash and Mrs, Emma
Holman entertained about forty young
people at the home Of Mrs. Mash, 824
18th street, Tuesday evening in honor
OF their neices, the Misses Hazel and
Ruth Shaw and their friend, Miss Cecil
Oliver Of Colfax, Iowa. They were
assisted by Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Miss
Lillian Neal. Among those who re-
ceived prizes for the various games
played were, Miss Naoma Carrie, Miss
Bulah Walden, Miss Harriet Alexan-
der, Miss Mildred Griffin, also Messrs.
Alden BIag burn and Parker. After
having delightful time and dainty
refreshments they departed at a late
hour vt-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
To the Public.

II feel that I owe the manufactur-
ers of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy a word Of
gratitude" writes Mrs. T.. N. Wither-
all, Gowanda, N. Y. "When began
taking this medicine was in great
pain and feeling terribly sick, due to
an attack of summer complaint. After
taking dose of it had not long to
wait for relief, as it benefited me al
most immediately" Obtainable every
where.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
CLINTON, IOWA.

The entertainment given last week
by the Mite Missionary society was
a success. A neat sum was raised for
conference missions.
Rev. w. B. Lowery had as a guest
last week his mother, who stopped in
Clinton en- route to Michigan from her
home in Cedar Rapids.
Miss Murda Beason Of Cedar Falls
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. A. Richardson, t.l =
Mrs. Josephine Evans of Laurel,
Miss, is spending the summer in
Clinton.
Mr.. Schiller Emerson of Chicago
visited at the home Of his father a
few weeks ago.
Miss Elizabeth Searcy has returned
to her home in Ottumwa, after visit
with Mr.. Geo. johnson and family.
Mrs. F. J. Mott and daughter and
Mrs. A. Junkins and daughter at
tended the picnic at Moline, ILL.,, on
August 26th.
Mr.. Wesley Porter left for Jeffer-
son City, NO., on August 28th, where
he will place his son, Paul, in Lincoln
Institute. He will visit at Paris, Mo-,
and Quincy, ILL.,, before returning.
Mrs. B. Burns left on the 29th for
an extended visit at Galesburg, Can
ton and St. David, Ill.
Rev. F. J. Mott, A.W. Judon and
Gus Robbins will go as delegates tc
theBaptist association at Davenport
this week. %"
The deputy organizer Of the
Knights of Pythias was in the city
4, last week in the interest Of the order
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The Maple Street Baptist Church
building committee have started tear
ing down the old catholic church, the
brick OF which are to be cleaned and
used in their new church building The
committee asks that all who can, give
a few hours Of their time to this work.
On last rue sday Messrs. J. L. Lucas,
E. A Ousley, W. H. Rumple and J. H.
Smith gave an hour of their time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Miller. Both were we'll received.
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks returned
last week from Chicago. where she
attended the Northwestern Fedora
ton Educational Congress and the
Lincoln jubilee. She was guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hale Porter and
Rev. and Mrs. P. P. Taylor.
Mr.. w. J. Echols of Thomas street
was taken to the city hospital Satur-
day for minor operation.
The executive board Of the State
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
held an open meeting in the assembly
rooms of St. James A. M. E. church
Friday afternoon to hear the report
of delegates to the Northwestern
Federation held in Chicago. Mime
sofa had three delegates.
The many friends of Lawyer and
Mrs. w. T. Francis helped them to
celebrate their twenty-first wedding
anniversary by giving them sur
prise party at their home Monday
evening, August 30th, and presenting
them with handsome Haviland china
set of dishes. r
Mrs. Schumacher of Benton Harbor,
Mich, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ad-
die Bellesen, of Charles street.
The daylight boat excursion given
on last Thursday by the Kings
Daughters Charity club was "a most
enjoyable affair, as we'll as finan-
cial success. Much credit is due Mrs.
Dora Adams, president, and her COM
mittee, who assisted her in the effort.
St. Paul people have a rare treat
in store when Mrs. Mary B. Talbert,
vice president of the National Associ-
alton of Colored Women, will appear
in a lecture on the "Call Of the
Hour" assisted by her daughter, Miss
Sara May, of the New England Con-
servatory of Music, at st. James A.
M. E. church Monday evening, Sep
tember 9Th, under the management of
Mrs. Matte Wade Hicks, president
of the Minnesota State Federation Of
Colored Women's Clubs. Every one
should hear this talented lady and
her daughter. ..a.
Revs. E. H. Mcdonald and B. N:
Murrel, together with their wives,
will leave the 9Th or 7th Of Septem-
ber for Chicago to attend the Ma
tional Baptist convention in Chicago.
Mrs. Mcdonald will visit the Panama
exposition before she returns home.
st. James A. NJ. E. church will lose
an able minister as we'll as a pulpit
orator in the person Of Rev. H. r.
Jones this fall, when his five years
limit expires, much to the regret Of
his many friends, and they are won
dering and asking, will we get some-
one that will fill his place with salts
faction to the majority? Of course
not all. St. Paul deserves a good
up-to-date pastor and should get one.
See that we do.
Memorial Baptist church has re-
Gently organized literary society
among their members and friends.
Mr.. Newsome of Buxton, Iowa, is the
president. ..--
Mrs. Able Lyles is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. L. H. Davis, in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Dora Waters Of Charles street,
an Iowa girl, is recent subscriber to
The Bystander, and says she enjoys
reading every bit Of the paper. Mrs.
Waters is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin, old residents ,of Creston,
Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The, High School Girls club met last
Sunday at the home of Mrs. S. Joe
Brown. The fourth chapter of the
..Heir of Slaves" by Pickens, IVES dis
cussed by Miss Mildred Griffin. Visi-
tors present were the Misses McClain,
Mr. and Mrs. Lowery who gave very
Encouraging remarks. Mrs. Brown
gave very interesting account OF her
observations while in. Chicago. The
next meeting will be Sunday afternoon
at which time the semi-annual election
of officers will take place. 49,. d..
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MASON CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. Luvinia Banning of 1447 Tut
tie street gave very beautiful tea
party Wednesday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. David Spencer, Mrs. McDan-
l.iels, Mrs. Braham, Mrs.C Currsyssn Of
Jacksonville, ILL.,, also Mrs. Cabbell Of
Des Moines and Mrs. J. w. Parks Of
Kansas City. The other guests were
all from Mason City. A two-course
luncheon was served.
Mrs. J. D. Keller and Mrs. r. O..
Stratton gave 1 o'clock luncheon
| Thursday afternoon in honor Of the
visitors Of Mason City. The affair
will be long remembered by those
| present. Covers were laid for about
twentS-four ladies. A three-course
luncheon was served. The out of
| town visitors were Mrs. David Spen-
Ger, Mrs. McDaniels, Mrs. Braham,
! Mrs. Curry, all of Jacksonville, ILL.,,
Mrs. J. w. Parks of Kansas City and
Mrs. Cabbell Of Des Moines. The aft
ernoon was spent in a social way.
Each one answering Bible questions
and piecing a quilt block, a prize was
| given to the one which pieced the
neatest block, which was won by Mrs.
Jesse Spencer, and the one which
blocked the worst was won by Mrs.
Cabbell. Mrs. Maggie Carter won the
prize in answering the most Bible
questions. A special table was re-
served for the elderly ladies. The
tables were beautifully decorated
with flowers. A toast was given by
each lady present and at a late hour
each departed for their home. Mrs
Walter Davis assisted the hostesses
in serving the luncheon.
On Friday evening a moonlight
picnic was given at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. S. w. Stratton and Mr.. anG
Mrs. J. E. Penney about two miles
and half in the country. The yard
was beautifully lit up with Japanese
lanterns and here and there were ole
fashioned camp fires, where all en-
joyed frying bacon in thefire in the
old fashioned way. The tables were
set on the lawn and about $3.50 eacf
one took their place at the table un
der the beautiful moonlight, and {
sumptuous supper was served tt
about forty persons. After the sup
per was served each one visited tn.
tree Of knowledge. There was fount
peanuts. nicely arranged on the tres
with questions and their answers en-
closed inside of them, in which al
found great deal of pleasure. Othe,
games were played, such as Run Liz,
Jane and Rachel and Jacob, which al
took an active part in. Mrs. Penne!
then produced some splinters whicl
she brought from the Piney Wood
school while there, and each on
lighted thewood and carried it aroun,
/ as torch. Then all gathered aroun,
the camp fires and enjoyed an oil
fashioned concert and the speeche
given were of the old style, such a
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Mar
4 Had Little Lamb, etc. The outinl
was closed about II o'clock by sing
ing GOO Be With You Till W. Nee
& Again.
Mrs. Fred Wright entertained Mr.
Barham, Mrs. Curry, MIS-. Spence
and Mrs. Taylor by taking them ou
n sightseeing and their stops were 9
u the new hospital and the cemerl
plant and other places, and an enjoy
3 #Iatle time was spent. s3sss
Mrs. Maude M. Brewton, Mrs. ]
Il Inv. Parks, Miss Bsatrice Palmer m
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Gertrude Stephens of Enid,
Okla, who has been visiting her Sis
ter, Frs. Emma Shepard, during the
summer vacation, has returned to
Enid to resume her school work.
Among those who entertained for
Mrs. Stephens last week were Mrs.
VIM. Cain and Mrs. John Gordon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

A convention of the A. M. E. Sun
day schools of the First sub-district
will be held at Lee Mission, East Des
Moines, September 18th. Extensive
preparations are being made and
much success is being anticipated.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these meetings. The program
will appear later. Mrs. J.L. Edwards,
sub district superintendent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president OF the
Iowa Federation Of Colored Women's
Clubs, returned last week from Chi
cago, where she attended the North
western conference, the annual meet
ing Of the Illinois State Federation
Of Colored Womcn's Clubs and the
opening of the Illinois Half Century
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Anna Allen of st. Paul is WIS.,
iting her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Kinney,
for two weeks. Mrs. Kinney enter
tanned at four-course dinner Sunday
at her home on Shaw street in Mrs.
Aliens honor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Bertha Terry and sons, Arthur
and James, will leave Thursday for
three weeks visit in Rock Island, Iii.
They will also visit the Iowa-Nebras-
ka Baptist association that convenes
nj Davenport, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. F. Cheetem wishes to thank her
many friends for their kindness during
her recent long illness. She will make
her future home in Jerome, Arr, with
her sister, Miss l.. McCord. Mrs.
Cheetem has lived here for the past
twelve years and was quite active in
church and social work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Mrs, Minnie Bibbs entertained az
a five-course dinner in honor Of Rev.
S. b. Moore on Friday afternoon, Az
gust 27th. Rev. S. B. Moore has fin-
ished his years work. He was en-
tertained while in thecity by Mrs. NJ.
Taylor at dinner, Mr. and MRS,
g. McGill at supper, Mr.. and Mrs. .
H. Owens at a dinner. He departed
Saturday Tor ashington, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mr.. Tom Bass, the great high
school horse raiser and trainer OF
Mexico, Mo-, is exhibiting q fine bunch
of ten head at the great Iowa fair.
He has already taken several tfirst
prizes His brother Of Quincy, ILL.,,
came with him. He may stay here
indefinitely. Mr.. T. Bass will go
from here to Minneapolis. .s.s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

North Star Masonic Temple, Thursday
evening Septe mber 9th. All Royal
Arch Masons are urged to be present,
as the report OF the representatives to
the Grand Chapter of K. A. M. will be
made at this meeting. BY order
Chas. A. Cousin, High Priest
S. Joe Brown, Eminent Commander
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Miss Evelyn Kinchlow of Forest
avenue gave an auto party for Mrs.
McElroy and Mrs. Warfield of Shell
bina, Mo. They were served refresh
ments at the Model Drug store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Prof. Jordan Hamm Of Mercer, Mo-,
! former school -tea4xer, but now 2
retired farmer, spent few days in
Des Moines this week visiting the
state fair. While here he was the
guest of his life long friend, John L..
Thompson, and family. Prof. Hamm
is one of the substantial men Of Mis-
souri,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Editor John l.. Thompson, who has
been supervising the building Of a
house on his farm in Decatur county,
spent few days in Des Moines to
attend the state fair. He returned
accompanied by his son, Nelson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
DEs MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM.

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum which
met at the home Of Mrs. S. Joe Brown
was very pleasantly entertained last
Wednesday evening, Miss Vivian
tWarricks gave q splendid history OF
the great musical composer, Peganeni.
Miss Bernice Nc Dowell was elected to
membership. Next Tuesday the Ly-
ceum meets at the home of Mrs. War
ricks 1908 18th street. A review OF
the August Crisis will be given by Mr..
s; Joe Brown, also current events Of
the state fair by the members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The Eliza E. Peterson Union will
meet Sept 9th a the home of Mrs. H.
Jacobs, 1888 goth. All members are
urged to be present; annual business
meeting and election of officers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The directors of North Star Masonic
Temple Association will hold their
reg ular monthly meeting Monday even
ing, Sept. 9Th, at the Masonic Temple
hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

The Misses Hazel and Ruth Shaw
and Miss Cecil oliver of Colfax visited
a few days this week with their aunts,
Mrs. R. D Mash and Mrs. Emma Hol-
man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Bell Pyno of Winnipeg, Cana
da, visited her friends, Mrs. N. E.
and Emma Mortin, also VIM. Graves
of this city last week. She left for
St. Paul on Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Gregory and
Mrs. C. NJ. Wilson had pleasant
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. h.
B. Thompson, SIS Anita avenue, Sun
day p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Misses V, Olive aud Lillian Bailey of
M,ntrose, Ia, are in the city visiting
with their cousin, Mrs. w. T. Buckner
on 18th street. ,gs-E4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Miss Lillian Neal will leave Satur-
day for a weeks vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Amanda Morton, of De-
latur. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

Mr. James M. Ruff one of our old
and highly respected citizens, died
Thursday morning. Funeral announce
ment later.
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I.

The regular qu artery meeting Of the
\ g. n. sclaggett Chapter, Royal Arch
4 Mssons and King. Solomon Ccmman-t
derry, Kri ghts Templer will be held at
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

ANOTHER NEW MASONIC LODNE
Grand Master Thompson announces
that another new Masonic lodge will
be set up in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Sep.
tember 18th being the time set for
the work to be done A large crowd
Of distinguished Masons will accom-
pany the grand master from Des
Moines and elsewhere on that day.
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Mr.. Geo. F. Shaw who is proprietor
of the Peerless Pantatorlum at Colfax,
was visitor in our city.

The Twentieth Century H. O. A. will
meet on the 9th at 2 p. m. with Mrs.
H. Taylor. ll0S W. End street, instead
of the date announced last week.