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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
OF PENNSYLVANIA MAS0NS.
Celebration 10 Be Held In Philadelphia
Beginning Thursday, Sept. q.

PhiladsiphIa.-One Of the notable
events to take place among the Ma
sonics fraternity in this city and state
this year will be the celebration Of the
one hundredth anniversary OF the Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons Of Pennsylvania. The
celebration will be held for two days
beginning on Thursday, Sept %.
The committee Of arrangements for
this big function has established head
quarters at 400 South Eleventh street
The members In charge are busy send
ing out announcements and answering
all inquiries concerning the plans and
details for the celebration. Representa-
tives Of the fraternity from every state
in the union are expected to attend this
celebration, which will mark a dis
tinct epoch In the history Of the most
Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Pennsyl-
vania. ~
The program FOR Tie two days cele-
bration will be as follows:
First Day, Thursday, Sept. q, 1915 10
a. m.-The grand lodge Of Pennsylvania.
subordinate lodges and visiting brethren
assemble In Musical Fund hall to listen
to an address OF welcome by his honor
Rudolph Blankenburg. mayor Of Philadel-
phia. Response by p G. M. William H.
Miller. R. w. grand secretary. Grafton
by John P. Scott. Esq. M. w. grand
master. Brief remarks by distinguished
visiting brethren. Adjournment at II
A. o'cIock n. m.-Exemplification of
symbolic Masonry under the direction of
Brothers Thomas W. Collins and Charles
Reynolds, grand lecturers Of the grand
lodge Of Pennsylvania in Musical Fund
hail. Close at o'clock p. m. In the
same hall at ! o'clock p. m.-Grand recep-
ton to the visiting ladies Of the Adaptive
Rite rendered by the courts Of H. Of j.
and chapters OF the 0. Of E. 8. Of the
city Of Philadelphia, Musical Fund hall.
Close at 8 o'clock p. m.
$50 o'clock p m.-Grand banquet in hon
or Of the centennial anniversary In Musi-
cal Fund hall, Locust street. below 9th.
Second Day, Friday. Sept. r. II o'clock
| q. m.-The grand and subordinate lodges,
visiting grand and subordinate lodges and
brethren will assemble for street parade.
the line to move at Il o'cloco noon sharp.
The grand and subordinate Communicates.
Masonic Knights Templars and visiting
grand and subordinate bodies in full uni
form acting as escort to the NJ. w. grand
lodge and visitors. after which q compel
tive drill will be held and the following
prizes awarded:
To best drilled commandery. $50: to Sec
ond best drilled commandery, 800: to third
best drilled commandery, so. Open to all
competitors. Chief marshal. P. G. NJ.
Phillip H. Edwards.
Each commandery to consist Of eighteen
Sir Knights and three officers.
$50 p m. to a. m.-Grand reception
at Musical Fund hall.
The officials are: John p. Scott, NJ.
w. grand master: William n. Miller,
r. w. grand secretary; Peter A. Robin.
son. chairman; Andrew s. Coles, secre.
tary. &c.,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

Mrs. Roland Weeks and daughter,
Bertha, who were guests Of the Mack
Robinson home, have returned.
Mrs. Mabel Green Finley is suffer
ing from a fall last Saturday.
The concert given under the leader
ship of Mrs. Florence Allen was a
success literally and financially.
Mrs. Mabel Crowder entertained a
company Of friends July 21st, the oc-
casion being her mothers birthday.
Misses Ethel Watkins and Dorcas
Bell are guests at the E. E. Jones
home.
Miss Edna Jones entertained COM
pany of friends at her home Saturday
evening, July "a, in honor of her
guests, Misses Helene Motifs, Luba
Gwinn, both Of Washington, and Ethel
Watkins, her cousin, of Burlington.
Misses Motifs and Gwinn returned
home Sunday night by the way Of
Ottumwa.
The A. NJ. E. choir gave a sacred
concert Sunday night at the church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

Friday evening, which was highly APP
|preciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Bradford en-
tertained Mr.. M. o. Culberson OF
Clinton at q 6 o'clock dinner Friday
evening.
After q two weeks visit in Mime
apolis, Mimi, with Rev. and Mrs. I.
B. Stovall and family, Miss Hazel
Busey returned home delighted with
her visit. -"
Mrs. VIM. Baker has been suffering
with rheumatism for few weeks, but
is reported much better.
Mrs. Pres. Miller, who underwent
an operation at st. Luke's hospital
last week, is reported as getting on
nicely, much to the delight OF her
many friends. .".-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
MACON, MO, NEWS.

Rev. Gales preached An excellent
| sermon Sunday morning.
We are glad to see the smiling face
of Rev. B. P. E. Gales back again.
Miss Aleata Pleasand is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Ida L. Garnett left Sunday for
Kansas City, NO., to attend the grand
lodge session. :,
DR.. ]. H. Garrett has returned
from q visit in st. Louis.
Mr.. Hiram Clark will leave Satur-
day night for Chicago and Kahshaka,
Mo-, for a visit with his daughters.
We are glad to see little Harris
Xenophon Crews up again, after a
slight spell of sickness.
The death of Mrs. Vie Ewing occur
red Wednesday. The deceased leaves
| to mourn her death a host of relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Darlington Austin will leave
soon for a months stay in Kansas
City, Mo-, with William Garrett. Mr..
Garrett will accompany Darlington
back to attend Western college.
Mrs. Myrtle Smith will render her
musical over in Bevier on Wednesday
evening.
We are very glad to welcome Miss
Ida Jones back to our community
again for a visit.
Miss Maggie Young and sister,
Miss Bessie, have returned to st.
Louis.
Mrs. L. A. Harris of Oakland, Cal,
is visiting her father, Mr.. H. McGlll.
Mrs. Edgar Harris and children
spent a few days in Gallo visiting her
mother, Mrs. J. Robue.
Mrs. T. Adams of Des Moines, Iowa,
is the guest of her brother.
The program which was rendered
Sunday evening at the Vine and
Broadway church by the Mission Cir
Gle was very fine.
The Mission Circle will give pic
mic at the home of Mrs. E. McElroy.
The members of the Vine and
Broadway Baptist church are prepar-
ing for big celebration the 4th OF
! August at Stevton park.
Mr.. Raymond Houston will leave
Tuesday night for Quincy, III.
The death of Mrs. Alec Henderson
occurred Monday. Further arrange
ments are being made for the burial.
The funeral of Mr.. Bud Brook oc-
Cured Wednesday. The deceased
leaves to mourn his death wife and
two daughters.
There will be trolley ride Thurs
day evening, given by the ladies of
the Bethel A. NJ. E. church.
Mr.. Windsor is the guest of Mrs.
H. L. Clark.
Mrs. Waid Brown is slowly improv-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
MA ron oELF.RRl.~..--
eharies q. Daws1 oeo1 ASv'es y
Young Men In svelnsss

This 1, hard world n business. u
always has been and always will %
mere an, many good and generous
men In it. There arr many who WI
lend . helping hand 70 you In your ~
vsrsity, but In the time Of need 20
Win not ind them among the mse
Who trted to get you to embark %
speculation with your little surplus,
and to sell you something which
would help you TO easy money %
sell.reliant Make your own invssu
cation into Investments. When yos
cannot. put your money In = good
savings bank. Dist!uN the financial
demagogues - you distrus' the 20
iittcxi damagogue. Keep your hand
su your pocketbook a you travel lie
first. to give Always In proporuoo
o your means to those who are poor
Or; second, t. bold from those Who
would take through force ~ fr&uS
what you need for yourself and yourA
You will then. writes Mr.. Dawes IN
tie Saturday Evening Post, have YOU
IAaa whore most Of the other 'elloWS
nave only their eyes. In Tits alons
70 VIII have the Advantage Of tha0
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
FORT MADISON NOTES.

Mr.. A. Ware of Keokuk, Iowa, was
a Fort Madison visitor over Sunday.
The entertainment given by the
Missionary society of the A. M. E.
church last Wednesday evening was
decided success. The members de-
serve special credit for the unique
way in which the entertainment was
arried out and for the beautiful deco
rations.
| Mr.. w. H. Thomas, principal Of
Carbonate colored schools, spent the
past week in the city as the guest OF
Miss Anna Harper.
The members and friends of the
Second Baptist Sunday school enjoy
ed an outing at Grape park, Burling-
ton, Iowa, last Thursday. They made
the trip by the way Of the steamer
Blackhawk.
If you want a pleasant days outing
come to Fort Madison on Wednesday,
August 4th. The citizens Of Fort
Madison are going to give big cele-
bration and barbecue. Come and en-
JOY the day.
A party of folks enjoyed fishing
party last Thursday. The out Of
town guest was w. H. Thomas of Car
bondale, Ill.
Messrs. Floyd and Clarence White
Of Hamilton, Ill.,, were Fort Madison
visitors Sunday.
Miss Anna Harper entertained a
few Of her friends last Friday even
ing in honor of Mr.. w. H. Thomas.
Music was the diversion for the even
ing. IS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

ing.
Mr.. Orval Carter leaves soon Tor .
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Ida Ancell entertained . num-
Der of young people at dinner sun
day.
Mrs. Cora Harris and daughter.
Miss Lucille, will leave the first OF
August for visit in Quincy, ILL.,, ana
st. Paul, MINI.
Summer school at Western college
will close Wednesday, July 2Sth.
DR.. ]. H. Garnet will leave Monday
night for Kansas City to attend the
grand lodge.
The Macon Women's club met SAT
urdav at the home of Mrs. Ida Anlell.
A delightful evening was spent.
The Missionary circle will meet Fri
day evening at the home Of Mrs. Tay-
lor.
Oh do pay your dues!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.

Nh. Ollis Pam ~ elected - :
lsgats - ~ Mits Missionary con-
v6ntisn n Indiana.
Sol Butler, star athlete, left Wed
nosday for the Pan-American track
4 and field games. He will run under
~ celors Of ths Rock Island high
school. He d anticipating taking .
high place in tie nnal .scpring.
Mrs. Flem Bassett is 1convalescent,
aktsf her recent injury.
Mr.. Anderson, . former resident Of
1 tAis city, is back. He Is renewing old
ffisndships.
The Msthodist church Is preparing
Tor = big rally, 10 open up your pock-
stbooks and give literally for the
Christian work
The Booster club gave successful
social and concert Tuesday night.
The tl-city Sunday school picnic
was well attended. Each school got
some Of the returns from the sale Of
pop and ice cream.
Rock Island won the baseball game
! from Davenport, IL to IL. u
Mrs. Fannis Woods Ray Of Chicago
stopped Saturday ct the home Of Mrs.
Y George Reynolds. She left Saturday
night for Kansas City.
Reuben Work, ! well known young
colorcd man Of this city, met death
last Wednesday by drowning. The
funeral services were held from the
"A. N. r.. church. Rev. Wharton con-
Quoted the services. Interment took
place ct Chippiannock cemetery. He
left 10 mourn his loss wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
MONMOUTH, I'LL.

n Rev. r. H. Lewis was q business
eaIler 70 Alsdo on Friday.
~ The Silver Spray temple Of the N.
4 i. lodge gave ! lawn fete Monday
" ming It the home Of Mrs. Dayse
||Sgl III. II Vas well attended.
MI. Tom Crane and Miss Mary
II kaIe DC near BigSsville were in the
IL " attend the funeral Of Mrs.
| |s3 NJ die, Sewing Circle Of the
u ~ sy Baptist church gave a. On
Z I1's Z laIsist % ~ church Ihursday
IN A very mics musical and lit
\ 1[Sf1 program ~ rendered.
III (oIly Gtockes u Reoria I'LL,
4 ~ ~ ~ attsnd the funeral
I1ll| IlI is 3 q osun1
- Lillian q lin syas n * \ souis
0 ~ J! |I|!' l M q a sslns u!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

Wh.'i 70. tta:s Sly t..A.'" ;loQ
a,ultn along" said tie r1sad aud "a
user. you mus say: Get thee behi1'
ns, Satan
"De's what I done said." answered
Mr.. Erastus Pinklsy, AN zsa {
nagines I hyuhs Satan answer -
hack: 'Da's al right. Wes both xwias
O SANE way, nohov. a. h don main
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
or. L. q. Jordan Visits the West indiss

Dr.. L. q. Jordan Visits the West indies.
The Baptist denomination in ia
maica, British West Indies, is increas-
Ing in numbers. The foreign mission
board at GA South Sixteenth street.
Philadelphia, has kept In close touch
with its work in the West Indies. The
Rev. DR.. L. G. Jordan, secretary Of the
board, In company with DR.. @. Fl. Par.
rish Of Louisville, KY, is visiting ia.
maica during the month of March In
the interest of the denomination. He
will return in time for the national
Easter rally, to be held by the Baptist
churches and Sunday schools Easter
Sunday, April 4. T. s.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
Diarrhoea Quickly Cured.

"Abou. two years ago ! had se.
we're attack Of diarrhoea which lasted
for over . week" writes w. c. Jones
Buford, N. d. y became so weak
that I could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamberlain Is
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The first dose relieved me and within
two days was Is well as ever" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

Miles Medical Co., for information con-
corning my case, and In reply received
very kind and instructive letter.
which handed to my family doctor.
and he told me to use your Remedies
IN connection with the medicine he
gave me. 30 I did. used hve bottles
Of Or. Miles Heart Remedy and. seven
bottles Of Or. Mics Nervins. I was
connned to the house for about four
nenths. The action Of my heart y
now, and has bsen normal for the Last
slx months. ! can truly recommend
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uDsd according to directions. thank
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
= SALE,

II "A
T SALE. ss
To W. H. Crooks, the person in whose
name the real estate described be-
low is taxed:
You are hereby notified that at q
regular tax sale held in and for Polk
county, Iowa, on December 2. A. D.
1907, the following described real es-
tate, towit: Outlet "B" in the town
of Loring, Polk county, Iowa, was
sold to L. H. Noble orr the payment ~
the taxes for the year 1906, thereon.
and certificate of purchase was duly
issued to him by the treasurer of said
Polk county, Iowa, therefor. which
certlncate is now lawfully held and
owned by W. H. Meredith.
That the time for REDEMPTION from
said sale will expire and a deed for
said lot will be issued to him .bv- thu
treasurer Of said Polk county, lows. (.
unless redemption from said sale be
made within ninety days from the
completed service Of this notice
Dated July z, 1915.
W. H. Meredith. &.
BY D. e. Meredith, His ATTORNEY in
Fact. - - 4
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE. ',*
10 w. Il: crooks, the rerson IN whose
name the real estate described be.
low is taxed: - ~. ~ ~
You are hereby notified that a. /. /
regular tax sale held in and FL, Dit
county, eoun Iowa, on December 3 a +.
lso'' the following described real -, !.
'a'e, towlt: Outlet "A" in the town
OF Loring, Polk county, Iowa. u.
SO 500 to F. F. Pease for the payment 81
ene taxes TOR the year 1905, thereon.
and a certificate Of purchase was 49, dnin
+ to him by the treasurer = .s;d
rolk county, Iowa, therefor. which
certlneate is now lawfully hela and and
owned ty W. H. Meredith - sn1
That the time for reds a., 80.
said sale will expire and : ~. 80 ~
=. ~ lot will Be issued d him by IN n.
treasurer o. said Polk county. iov -,
unless redemption iron, ssid II. ~ NJ
e maa !, J. within y ninety days from liz
eo mI4 service Of t.is NOTES. N q
Dated July I, 1915,
80 G. Meradit,, =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

J. A. Lishtfoot to Publish Magazine. s
James A. Lightfoot. formerly editor
of the Advocate at Atlantic City, N. j.,
will soon begin the publication Of q
high class thirty-two page monthly
magazine, with staff Of experienced
writer's. The first issue Of the maya
zine Is announced to appear ir AJy.il. +
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-30

devote 4 part Of
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Business Man Praises
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Successful Merchant After investigation
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18
Entertained Young Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Plummer, who
reside five miles northwest of Leon,
entertained number of young peo-
pie in very pleasant manner at
their home last Friday evening.
Games were played, there was music
and other entertainment and delic-
ious refreshments were served. Those
present were Misses Lelah Ryan,
Georgia CARRIER, Mabel CARRIER, Edna
Bright, Irene Stone, Fora Cummins,
Grace CARRIER, Cleo Woods, Georia
Hull, Myra CARRIER, Rufina Pearson,
Gertrude Pearson, Helen Bright and
Mrs. j. C. Hull. The young gentle
men were Robert Pearson, George c..
and Calvin Ryan, Payton Hull, Roy
Bright Leonard Roe, Sam CARRIER,
Oakie Muse, Ralph Ridgeway, George
CARRIER, Ralph Sage, George Springer,
Lewis Sage, Willard Bright, Fred
Bright and Amy Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.
CONTINUED from Page Al

Miss Lois Ackerley went to Iowa
City last Friday and visited until
Monday with her brothers, Delos and
the State University.
j. X. Voorhees,, of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, travelling representative of the
his old friend, VIM. Ammons of north
of Leon, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Campbell, of
south Of Leon, went to kellerton
Saturday evening and visited over
Sunday at the home of her sister,
Mrs, Frank Manning.
Freight clerk raul Young depart
! ed Tuesday noon for Burden, Kansas,
| with relatives. She will return to
Leon with Mr.. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Baker, of Hast
ings, Neb., came Tuesday evening for
a few days visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Green Stanton in this city,
they being old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Marsh, who
had been visiting at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. c. j. Gaines, in this
city, returned to their home at Os-
born, Mo-, last Friday.
Mrs. c. c. Donald, who had been
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Hutchinson, in
this city, returned to her home at
Cambria, Iowa, Tuesday
Mrs. w. E. Davis, of Pleasanton,
was in Leon last Saturday., enroute
home from st. Joe, Mo-, where she
had been called by the death Of her
father, Thomas Williams.
Mrss B. Anterior returned Monday
from Davis City, where she had been
visiting her parents, her father, Mr..
J. A. Milligan, having been quite
sick, but is now improving.
Mrs. Winifred Neehan, accompan-
led by her sister and brother, Enid
and Cecil Rhoades, went to Miller, S.
D., Friday where they will visit with
their sister for some time.
Masters George and Lewis Ravens,
of Decatur City, came Friday even
ing and visited until Sunday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clabe Brazelton, in this city.
Mrs. A. S. Gardner and daughter,
Miss Nora, of southwest of Leon, re-
turned Tuesday evening from Cres-
ton, where Mrs. Gardner had an op-
Grafton performed on her eye.
Mrs. G. A. Konklin and daughter,
Mrs. Nellie Rains, of Garden Grove,
came last Friday and visited a few
days at the home of Mrs. Konklin's
son, j. w. Konklin, in this city.
Miss Bessie Benefiel, who has been
trimming this fall in millinery
store at Parker, S. D., arrived Mon
day evening for a visit of several
weeks with her parents in this city.
Mrs. O. S. Long returned to her
home at Shenandoah, Iowa, Friday,
after visiting for several days in this
city with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bell, her father being quite i'll.
Mrs. T. B. McKenna, of. Spokane,
Washington, and her neice, Mrs.
George Inman, of Amidon, N. D.,
came last week for visit at the
home of her brother, J. E. Leeper,
of northeast of Leon, and r. N. Leep-
er, of near; Pleasanton, Mrs. Inman
being daughter of R. N. Leeper.