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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Seemed So.

Bacon-I see the human family is
subject to about twelve hundred diff
ferent kinds Of disease and ailments
Egbert-Well that can't be right, for
my wife has over twelve hundred
ailments alone.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
A scarecrow.

BILL see a woman who conducts
farm near Los Angeles wears male
slothing when at work.
Jill-That possibly saves the trouble
y putting up scarecrow.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
AItruIstIe.

I'm troubled about my landlady.'
why so?"
"She has such long-suffering air."
What do you propose TO do?"
Il thought OF trying 10 interest her
in votes for women, SO she would get
her mind on the fact that she has to
take in dodgers for a living"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Deserved Punishment.

did you ever have desire to go
on the stage?" asked the man who
had minor part in the show.
"Oh, yes" replied his neighbor.
THE first time / ever saw you try to
act did"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07

Church, see Professor Soddy of
England says it will soon be possible
to turn lead into gold.
Gotham-In that case little Belgium
ought some day to be a gold mine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
MAKING Strides.

There was time when 1t was con-
sidered improper for women to study
botany"
Fancy that And now they are
dabbling in politics"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Reward Of Virtue.

Hokus-W'lat's the matter with
Flubdub? He looks as though he
didn't have friend In the world.
Pokus-Oh, he's still keeping his
New Year esolutions.-Judge.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07

Mrs. Globson seems TO have fine
taste in potteries."
"Oh, yes. She's a real connoisseur.
Mr.. Globson's talents lie in another
direction"
"Yes?"
He has fine taste in the contents
Of bottles"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
CATCHING.

Aren't you afraid to sit down so
close to me. grandpa?"
Afraid, my dear. Why?"
Zoos all my dolls have got the
measles. Boston Evening Transcript.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Used to Growing.

Mrs. Myles-What has become Of
that nurse you used to have for your
pet dog?
Mrs. Styles--Oh, she's married.
"She ought to get along all right.
She's used to growing"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
GETTING Serious.

Mr.. Newpop e a. m. at the phone)
Hello, doctor! Can you come down
and see the baby right away?
Doctor-What seems to be the trou-
Bile?
Mr.. Newpop-I-Tm not quite sure,
but think he has insomnia.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Doubling Misfortune.

Trouble never comes single. does
til"
mo: I know family who last year
had double pneumonia and the mart
year had twins"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07
Suitable Matrimony.

$50 the dressmaker married the
tailor?"
Eyes. I don't know of marriage
where there could be two more ut
ting mates"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07

"Haw, haw, old man! thought you
said that fine fish abounded in this
stream"
Yes, and there's a shining exam
pie. A fish SO fine as to be hardly
visible to the naked eye"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-05-07

Mrs Oldwed-Why did you pick out
such pretty cook?
Mrs. Newwed-My husband is away
a great deal, and ! wanted to have
police protection.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS.

Mr.. Joseph Williams and wife OF
Chicago, Mr.. Chas. Howard, London
Ca. Mr.. Henry Samuels and Wl1e'
Minneapolis, Messrs. Robert 2. Gilker-
SON Clarence Coleman, Frank Peters,
". L. Binghaur, J. B. Turner, Edgar
Black, Ralph E. Simpson, Juaus
lynch Andrew Payne, Chas. Hill OF
the Chicago Union Giants; Mr.. Jonn
W. Wright, Buxton, Iowa.
5s OMAHA, NEB., NEWS.
DR., 1. Garland Penn Of Clnclnnat,
o.. secretary Of the Friedman AID
society, preached at the M. E. church s
Sunday, September 10. n
The Flcenrce P. Levitt CLUB was
entertained last Tuesday night by
Mesdames Wade and Cassie Bailey
at the residence OF Mrs. Wade. Tne
house was beautifully decorated N N
the club colors. A delightful evening
was spent. NJ.
Al grand lecture, Grace, Wit sN' ano
Gumption, was given BY Dr. i. g
Penn at Grant M. p. church Tuesday
night. large and appreciatiye al.
dience heard him. Dr. Y. N. {. Cog
gin of Atlantis Ca, vas also present
The Florence r. Lddvitt club n gave lsss = =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
A NEW MASONIC LODGE.

ION last Friday evening John y.
Thompson, grand master Of Iowa Ma
sons, in company with the grand Gus
todian, s. Joe Brown; DR.. A. ]. Book
er, B. J. Hack, James B. Mitchell and
VIM. Walker, all Of Des Moines, went
to Fort Dodge, Iowa, where they We're
met by other Masons from Eureka
lodge Of Marshalltown, st. Johns
lodge Of Waterloo and Perfect ASHER
Of Mason City and initiated nineteen
new membefs and organized q lodge
Of twenty-five members, to be known
as Western Star lodge, y. D., Of Fort
Dodge, with L. r. Raglin, w. M;
Mr. Darlington, s. W.; Fred Rodgers,
j. W.; s. Hudson, treasurer, and Mr..
Cooper, secretary.
It is a fine bunch Of young men
and we hope for them success. a very
elaborate banquet was served at 2
o'clock a. m. Thus Masonry is con-
tinuing her onward march.
~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
WATERLOO NEWS.

Rev. and Mrs. Broyles and daugh-
ter. Christie, returned Tuesday morn-
ing from the Iowa and Nebraska as
sociation, which convened last week
in Davenport. While in the tri-cltles
thew visited nunnbe r Of old friends
and former parishioners. For num-
ber Of years Rev. Broyles was pastor
of the Second Baptist church OF Rock
Island.
I. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pearson enter
tanned at a 3 o'clock dinner Sunday
Rev and Mrs. l. w. Bess.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Goodall expect
to make Cedar Falls their future
home. We wish them success ana
happiness. !, .
Rev. I. w. Bess left Monday at "
a, M. for Milwaukee, Wis, to attend
the Chicago conference. :.
Mrs. James Richardson and Mrs. . :
n. HOPKINS have returned home from
BUXTON, after spending two weeks
with their parents.s They report a oe-
liphtful time. Their parents enter
tanned their children and grandcinll1i-
dren and great grandchildren. 1t was
. great family reunion. The occasion
of the reunion was the returning o.
j Mrs. Susie Livingston from Kingston
| Jamaica, South America.
Mr.. Geo. C. Young Of Des MONIES
| ,,os IN the citv the past week, the
puest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Hopkins:
The concert given at the A. NJ. =
church last Friday p. m. was q grano
| success. @%@ ,Ssa1Et
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

We wish to express our gratitude
and appreciation to the Negroes Of
Des Moines for their support. We
realize that we cannot satisfy every
body, but we are daily trying to do so,
and to encourage our patrons and well
wishers. We announce our opening Of
shop No 2 on Of about Oct. 1st we will
be ready for new business on the bal
cony at L H Browns Billiard Parlor,
Modern Bath and Barber Shop at 229
Third street. SHELTON & co.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
NOTICE

Notice is hereby Egiven that there
will be schools Of nssructions for Off
GERS and members of Negro Masonic
lodges held at the hall of McNiel lodge
No. 21, Clinton, la. on Tuesday Sept,
2Sth and at the hall Of North Star lodge
No. 2, Des Moines, on Thursday Sept.
Both respectively, commencing at 8
.. m. All officers Of lodges within
close proximity are urged to attend at
least one of the schools, and all Master
Masons in good standing are also invit-
ed. BY order
S Joe Brown, Grand Custodian.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
N. A. A. e. p.

The Des Moines Branch of the Natic-
nal Association for the Advancement
OF the Colored People, held its Bird
quarterly meeting at the Union Con-
gregational church Wednesday even
ing Sept. 22nd jointly in honor of the
53rd anniversary of the issuance of the
Preliminary Emancipation Of Abraham
Lincoln and also Of the recent de.
cision Of the Supreme Courts Of the
United States nullifying the disfrar-
Ichising Grandf father Clauses of the
constitutions 81 ofscertain of the Southern
states. Almost the full 144 members
Of the Branch were present, as well as as
goodly number Of visitors, five Of
whom made application for membership
upon the launching Of the campaign
for 100 new members within the next
sixty days, which campaign will be in
charge of Mr.. Jesse H. Graves, chair
man of the membership committee,
who will be assisted by the following
captains: Mesdames Mat ie Brooks,
E. Vim, sr. J. B. Rush. H. W.
Hughes, S. Joe Brown, V. L. Jones,
C. Arthur Williams and Geo. Young;
Miss Margaret Roberts and Messrs. 3.
N. Hyde, A. Burrell, Carney, Iowa,
Frank Shelton, j. W. Starks, Boone,
Iowa, E. R. Hall, Baker Dixon. A. A.
Alexander, W. H Warricks, s. F.
Graham, C. F Topson, Geo. H Wood
son, Buxton, M. L. Gregory, Geo. F.
Hepburn, Arthur Wright and S. jos
Brown.
Mics Margaret Roberts read the
Proclamation of Sept. 22nd, 1862, and
addresses were delivered by Hon. Cas-.
per Schenk, Atty.J. 3. Rush and Atty.
Geo. H. Woodson, each Of whom spoke
upon different phases of the Death OF
the Grandfather Clause" Mr.. Woodson
reading the opinion of the Oklahoms
case. Musical numbers were contrib
uted by Miss Oracle Frederick and Mr..
Malcolm K. Griffith.
Mr.. Graves, manager of the member
ship campaign, has called meeting Of
all his captains to be held at the resi-
dence of the president, 1888 9Th street
every Monday evening during the cam
spaien, and authorizes the announce.
ment that to the captain reporting the
largest amount Of money for the Natlo'
nal Fund at the meeting to be held i i
connection with the Branch Executive
Committee Meeting on Monday Oct. 4 ,
win slso be given credit for the five
applications received at the Brancf
meeting last Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
sT PAUL BUDGET1ARIAN.

ST. James IA. M. p. church was
crowded to its utmost capacity Sunday
evening. when the membres and many
friends Of the pastor, Rev. i. Z. .
Jones, came out to hear his farewell
sermon the morning services the he
stewards read resolutions tc be sent
to the bishop, wherein they asked him El,I
to send them \ man as near IKE Il Rev. \ u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
CENTERvMLE, IOWA, NEWS.

CENTERvILLE, IOWA, NEWS.
Rev. Malakabu gave a fine talk
at the Missionary meeting Thursday
evening, September 16.
Z The social which was given Satur-
day evening by the Sunday school,
under the auspices of Sister Mattle
Riding, was successful.
Rev. Cooper preached an excellent
sermon Sunday morning.
The lecture which was held by Rev.
Malakabue on Sunday afternoon was
very good and enjoyed by all. ne
preached Sunday night to a wen
filled house.
/ Rev. ". S. Cooper and wife re-
turned from the National baptlst
convention. They report having
very good meeting. Is
Miss Geneva Adams Of Milan, Mo-,
was in the city attending the R4ng-
ling 4. circus and visiting her aunt,
Mrs. A. Jackson. 54
Mrs. Clarke and daughter and son.,
: Eva, OarueCLG anu IAoA' wy ~ >-'c07 -
vile, Mo-, were in the Guy att5h2tlA5ss *
the Ringling Bros. circus ana 4c~.'ssrs is.5
panied home with her daugntsaf' M SSs5
w. Clarke. gtt&
Mrs. B. B. Baker ana Mr.a i@
J Foster will leave Wednesday ltt@.fEE
ing for Des Moines in lhe .nosr y .sz 81,
/ Court Of Calanthe lodg..
"A large number from A ,&E@
and Jerome were in the e.; e a<3as \ .
/ ing the Ringling Bros. circ"s
Mrs. Stella Nash enterta-A+e& &=5t
E. Story of Liberty, Mo-, at @5s3tt#$'
Sunday. " =
# Mrs. L. D. Prize was hostess " S
three-course luncheon Sunday aftee- e1-
noon. Covers were laid for fourteen. =
Mr.. L. Nash is suffering consld- :,
cradle with an infection on the mana.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

Rev w. H. Wheeler, district SUPER
intendent Of the Kansas City district
will hold the second quarterly meeting
for the conference year at Asbury M.
E church, Sunday Sept. 26 All MEM
bers and Friends Of the church are ex-
pected to be present and worship with
US during the three services Of the day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

The Sub District Convention held at
East Des Moines Sept. 18th, under the
direction Of the sub-district scperinten-
dent, Mrs. ]. Z. Edwards, was sue
cess in every way. The morning and
afternoon sessions were greeted BY g
fair enthusiastic audience. The even
ing session was greeted by an over
! owing crowd. The resolutions will
appear later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
MONMOUTH, Ill.
(Snecial to Bystander.l J

.r4 y y I'D
Maple City r. H. Of U. B. F. and $.
M. T. held their regular monthly
meeting Friday evening, September
18th, with the newly elected officers
presiding. The reports from the dele
gates and those who attended the
grand session Of u. B. F. and s. M. T.
at Chicago were heard. After the
meeting the members were enter
tanned by Mrs. Daisy Lash and Miss
Alberta Merrell 3at the home Of the
former. A four-course banquet was
served with much credit to those in
charge.
I The regular monthly meeting Of Sill
yer Spray Temple, No. 50, S. N. T.,
was held the first Monday in Septem-
Der. Report Of delegate from grand
session was heard. 4
Maple City lodge, No. 81, y. B. F.,
held their regular monthly meeting
the first Thursday in September. Re-
ports Of delegates We're heard. &.
Model Temple, No. "a, s. N. T.,
held their regular monthly meeting
the third Thursday in September. Re-
port Of delegates were heard.
Mrs. L. M. Abel Of Burlington spent
several days last week in Monmouth
in the interest Of the S. M. \.
Mrs. Ida Tinsley Of Jacksonville is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T. Peoples.
Mrs. j. T. Peoples and son, Junior,
and her sister, Miss Celia Cook, will
leave Thursday morning for an ex-
tended visit at Quincy, Hannibal,
Louisiana and Palmyra, Mo.
Mrs. Mary Tinsley and little niece,
Helen Howard, Of Jacksonville, ILL.,,
are here for an extended visit with
Mrs. J. T. Peoples.
Mrs. Belle Jones and Mrs. Allie An
derson have returned from two
weeks visit at Chicago.
Mr.. Will Ashby Of Burlington was
a caller here the first Of the week.
Misses Gladys McWilliams, Irma
Lewis, Clare Taylor and Edythe Saun-
ders entered the high school at the
opening Of the term.
Mr.: G. B. Catlin Of Kewanee, III.
spent over Sunday here with his wife
Mrs. Dayse Lash, president Of the
Mite Missionary society Of the A. M
E. church, gave fish fry at her home
on Monday evening.
Rev. II. L. Forte has returned from
the National Baptist convention, which
convened at Chicago.
Rev. Kirkpatrick Of Hannibal, Mo.
was in town the first Of the week.
| On Sunday evening Rev. =
Lewis, pastor Of the A. N. p. church
preached his farewell sermon. ~
4 left Monday morning for Chicago
from where he will go to Milwaukee
to attend the A. NJ. E. conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

reception for Rev. j. G. Penn ats the
,rssidencs Of Mrs. A.. Solomon. 1928
Patrick avenue.
Mrs. billiard Of Twenty-fifth ave-
nue. entertained on Tuesday evening
Rev. and Mrs. g. G. Logan, Dr.. Penn,
Dr.. and Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Keller
81 Little Rock, Ark.
Mrs. Susie Henderson entertained
lin honor Of Mrs. G. G. Logan's birth
day September 20. n 4,
Il Tho mock conference at st. Johns
! IA. M p. church was decided suc-
cess. Mrs. Ella Roe jackson, acting
| Is presiding bishop, acquitted her
seh nobly. Mrs. M. Parker and her
i. members and ministers brought In
about $4,000. Presiding Elder w. 7.
Osborne and her minister's and me1n-
bers brought in $76.85.
The Rev. Dr.. /. Garland Penn, Sec
! retary Of the Freedman Aid society
! of the Methodist Episcopal church,
preached at st. Johns A. M. =.
church Sunday evening. VI;
One Of the prettiest weddings
that ever took plase at st. Johns was
that of Pcrf. ]. Nv. Bundrant and
!, Miss Mardell Kicks. The church was
beautifully decorated with ferns and
J cut flowers. and st $50 sharp the
bridal party marched in Is tho
beautifui. strains Of Mendelssohn's
wedding march was being played by
! 3Prof Gust. The bride was adorned
| n / rich cream silk crepe trimmed
] in lace and pearl, with bridal veil
and s large bouquet Of white roses,
followed on the arm Of her father.
] She was met at the altar BY Prof.
! Bundrarit. Mrs. "A. Kicks, mother of
!. the bride. wore q gray silk trimmed
!, in lace and pearl. Miss Corene Thorn
a wore ! pretty white silk voile and
/, carried ! basket Of beautiful pink
roses The gentlemen all wore full
dress suits with white buttonholel
bououets and white gloves. After
the wedding reception was given
at 81 the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Ricks. parents Of. the bride. Many
| beautiful and costly presents were
I r4caiyed.
Rev. and Mrs. w. T. Osborne left
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
Worth Their Weight in Gold. {
Mime E1uaI tO Chamberlain's.

4 Z II have tried most all Of the cough
cures and find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
lit has never failed to give me prompt
lleief, (, writes w. ". HARE Mont
Keller, Ind. When you have u cold
give this remedy a trial and see for
Yourself lat d splendid medicine II
Siis. Obtainak le ever here. III IsSE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

e Mr.. John Colston returned Tuesday
evening from Chicago, where he went
to be near his sister, Miss Revesta
Coalston, who underwent an operation
at the Van Hoosen hospital. He says
his sister is some better but not out Of
the danger zone. AS soon as she is
sufficiently recovered she will be
brought home. s9> y 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
City Jobs Given { 70 zoo
Negroes
Mayor IRvokes Record in Carrying
Out Equal Rights Policy.

"To deny equal opportunity to the
Negro in this land would be out OF
harmony with AmsricanI history, un-
691sq1r 20 ssIdvoul1d psrots eg, o. snla
and equal rights, and would make .
mockery Of our boasted civilization
and justice. Mayor William Hale
Thompson. ss
It Is estimated that Mayor Thomp-
son has given jobs to approximately
200 Negroes. "A census f the Negro
employees Of the city wis suggested
by the mayors statement ct the half
century anniversary exposition that it
is his duty to elevate rather than de-
grade the race.
The estimate does include Negro
laborers and other employees who
were in the city service during former
Mayor Harrison's term d Office. The
Negroes appointed BY thu new admin
istration have for the most part taken
jobs formerly held BY white men and
women.
Jobs Given 200 Negroes.
The distribution Of the 200 new Me-
gro employees is rs follows: s
|. Law department, attorneys, inves-
tigators and clerks, Z.
Health department, city CONTROLLERS
Office, etc, 5.
Garbage plant, laborers, 20.
Water pipe extension division, la
horers, 40.
Bureau Of streets, laboters, 125.
Total, 1877.
The appointments in the law de-
partment constitute one Of the big
gest departures from precedent, al
though the number 81 Negroes named
is not relatively large.
These Hold Law Positions.
Their names and positions are:
j. Upper, Jr,, 1906 South Wabash
aevnue, Investigator.
n Louis B. Anderson, 2821 South
Wabash avenue, assistant corporation
counsel.
Edward H. Wright, 2e83 South Wa
bash avenue, assistant corporation
conusA.
The Rev. "a. ]. Carey, ,342s Vernon
avenue, law claim Investigator
Mrs. Gertrude Fowler, s23 East For
,ty-seyenth street, clerk md tsaephOne
Jerry M. Brumfeld, GOO South
rnox,;c s%,no% oso;ehont citv saftnfnev
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

Mothers Congress is planning on
having an entertainment at Corinthian
Baptist church, the first Sunday after
ternoon in October. Everybody is
cordially invited to come and hear the
splendid program being prepared.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
coR1NTEIAN BAPTIST CHURCH

The pastor will continue the sermon
of the Second Coming Of Christ on Sum
day morning.
Sunday School at 1890
B. Y.P. u. at $3.50.
Evening Subject, Praying Too Late.
T. 1. Griffith, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
Good For Biliousr,ess.

81 took two Of amberlain's Tab
lets last night, and I feel fifty per
cent better than | have for weeks,
says u. j. Firestone of Allegan. Mich.
AThey are 90 tainly u fine article tor
lbiiiodsns q I x sale ~ ssIl dsslsrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24


a successful FIVE yeays' pastorate here.
Eight persons united with the church
Sunday night. II .sls
The recital given by Mr.. Lloyd
Hickman at st. James church on the
10th inst. was well attended and re-
ceived. q q, e 4,
The members Of Memorial Baptist
church celebrated their first anniver-
sary by an all day meeting last Sum
day at 8 o'clock p. m. Rev. n. P,
Jones preached an eloquent sermon.
Others assisting were Revs. G. w,
Camp and J. J. Strong. st. James
choir furnished music.
Rev. w. D. Carter, former pastor Of
Pilgrim Bapt istchurch Of this city
and now located in Seattle, was in
our midst the past week, preaching at
Pilgrim last Sunday.
/ Mr.. j. Barnett, an old citizen .ot
st. Paul, passed away Sunday morn
ing ut his home on Rondo street, aftes
lingering illness. His funeral oc-
Cured from st. James "A. n. p
church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. JONES'
officiating, assisted BY Rev. Murrsl
He leaves 4 wife and stepson to
mourn his loss. Il 5.
Mrs. Gertrude Barber is quite il
at the city hospital.
The house social given by the BEN
evolent association last Thursday eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. La Bel
jackson on Rondo street was . decid
ed success. The Colonial Brass band
furnished music. n s,s
The olored citizens Of st. Paul
need to rejoice and feel proud ct the
fact that the Union hall, which ia
being erected blythe Mars lodge Of
Odd Fellows and Perfect Asher Ma
sonic lodge is about. completed. n
fact the large halls are already being
occupied and the main auditorium, ls g
well the entire building, will be COM
pleted about October 1st. This is 9
beautiful brick structure located g
Kent street and Aurora avenue at 9
cost Of SIT, 900. II
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Johnson and son
Peary, have returned from their Cal
ifornia trip to the Panama exposition
Mrs. Eta Grant Of Sioux City,
Iowa, is in the city and q guest q
her sister, Miss Josephine Photeau
Of Sherburne avenue. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

Our collector will be in Abba and
Centerville, Iowa next week; then to
all of the Missouri towns, SO be pre-
pared to pay your subscription.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Whitfield left last
week for Omaha. Nebr., to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Morton. They may re-
main indefinitely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
Nine c. b. Watkins has COM

s j " II : 4 " L. 0gZ
Nine c. B. Watkins has COM
pleted six weeks course OF
scientific scalp treating, under
the Magic System Of Nine.
South & Johnson. /.
Nine. Watkins will be sole
agent for Sioux City for South
& Johnson's Magic Hair Prep
arations. She is located at at
s71O West Eighth street, and.
solicits the patronage Of all. all
residents and visitors Of Sioux
City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24
BURLINGTON NEWS.

Mr.. Scott E. Jones, head engineer
for the Peoples Gas and Electric Co.'
spent Thursday and Friday at tne
Mediapolis light plant adjusting n
engine for the company. He was a.s ac-5
companied by the superintendent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

The Callahan club met at the home
Of Mrs. r. M. Hyde Wednesday Sept
22nd. On account Of not having q very
large membership present the club will
meet again next week with Mrs. Hyde.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-24

Editor John L. Thompson returned
yesterday from a business trip in South
Dakota and N,braska and Sioux City.
He reports corn crops are good if the
early frost does not injure it.