Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-29
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
Mrs. Andrew Hoskins has re-
turned from a short visit with her
husband in Dixon, III.
The deacons and their wives Of the
Second Baptist church gave musical
entertainment last Friday, the 22nd.
DR.. Stiff was called on for an ad-
dress and Rev. r. c. Campbell re-
sponded. Mrs. James 'Hoskins rem
dered q fine solo, entitled "The Night,
the Stars and YOU" which was great
ly enjoyed by all. Lulu Ligons, the
young singer, also rendered fine
solo. The band rendered excellent
music. The Rock Island colored band
deserves much praise for the wonder
full progress it has made in the last
month.
Mrs. G. w. Reynolds has returned
from her trip to Kansas City, Mo.
She reported a fine time.
The Sunday school of Wayman
Chapel A. M. E. church had a large
attendance Sunday and all parents
are urged to send their children to
Sunday school.
The morning sermon was preached
by Rev. s. B. Walkup and Rev. R.
C. Campbell delivered the evening
sermon. The junior choir, assisted
by the church orchestra, sang very
sweetly, and by special request sang
"The Fight Is On" DR.. Brown, our
new colored undertaken, spoke at the
evening services. His remarks be-
sLoEe the character of the great man
that he is. Wayman Chapel under
it's new leader, Rev. r. G. Campbell,
has become stirring, throbbing,
wide-awake church, full Of Christian
spirit, progressive in its moral uplift
and influence and proving to be q
powe. in the community for our peo-
pie.
"A reception in honor Of Rev. r. G..
Campbell and wHswill De ltgsiNaltsHo Or
tober goth at the cndtclr Kpfssfain1
will be rendered, followed by ban
ouet in the church hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Al. Lewis, VINO
have been visiting Mrs. John Price,
Mrs. Lewis daugh who lives at
624 Tenth street, have left for their
home in Huntington, Va.
Mrs. Prices sister and little son
are visiting in our city.
The Progressive Art club met at
Mrs. Harding's two weeks ago and
installed officers for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Windsor, president; Mrs. J. Nc
Claim, vice president; Mrs. L. Golden,
secretary; Mrs. A. Pennington, assist
ant secretary, and Mrs. A. Moore,
treasurer. They presented the ex-
president, Mrs. r. Houston, with q
silver tray, showing their appreciation
Of her three years of service. The
next meeting will be at Mrs. Hous-
toms on October 9th. T.
The Booster club Of the Mckinley
Baptist church met at the home of
Mr.. Pearson on October Goth. A nice
lunch was served. q The club will hold
its next meeting at the home Of w.
Morrison. This club is composed of
class of men who do not belong to
the church, but who are steady con-
tributors to the church. ~.
The services were well attended
both morning and evening last Sun
day at the Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Hoskins were
guests Sunday evening at dinner with
Mrs. Jane Watson.
There was a special sermon preach
ed Sunday, October 81, in the after
noon to the colored women of Rock
Island. n. tE
Mrs. Anna Junkins and daughter
returned to their home in Clinton,
Iowa. They were the guests of Rev.
Sanders and his wife Sunday night.
There was an entertainment given
last Thursday, October 81, at the A.
M. E. church. The entertainment
was quite a success. ..a r..
+ Miss Nellie Jones returned to her
home in Clinton, Iowa, after a visit
of two weeks in the city. She was the
guest of Miss Zella Green, 1917 Ninth
avenue. ~. 5@* s. = g.
The "reminiscences of a donation
party will be given Thanksgiving
evening at Mckinley chapel.
Mrs. Mary Bradshaw was the guest
at Mrs. James Hoskins' on Sunday.
| For the first time in six years trus.
tees were elected by the people Of the
A. M. E. church. Rev. Campbell be.
lieves in the members getting thei1
just rights. ..... /. s....