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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-08
FARMER VICTIM OF
PAINFUL ACCIDENT
Lew Miller, Residing East Of City,
Has Arm Torn in Self Feeding
Machine.

Lew Miller, a young farmer resid-
ing east of this city, was the victim
of distressing accident Satur.
day in which a cash about ten
inches long was cut in his right arm.
He was working about a self feed
ing machine and in some manner
caught his arm in the teeth of the
machine, with painful results.
The accident is not serious one
but exceedingly painful for the vic
tim who was brought to this city at
once following the occurrence and
the wound dressed and cared for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-08
Condition Of Ross Baby.

The condition of the little baby OF
Mr.. and Mrs. o. n. Ross, which has
been seriously i'll at times for year
changed suddenly Friday for the
worse. and the child, which last
week seemed much better, has been
critically i'll since that time. A
trained nurse is in attendance and
today the little sufferer seems trifle
improved. The trouble SO recently
developed is auto-infection. serious
bowel disorder.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-08
A Good Yield.

j. A. Ankrum, residing near Stan
hope, was in the city Saturday on
business. He has just finished thresh-
ing his oats and got fifty-two BUSH
els per acre. A good yield. surely.
Crops in the vicinity of Mr.. Ank-
runs home are looking fine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-08
box, now retail at 81.

box, now retail at 81.
Winchesters and Remmingtons al
so have been included in the sky
ward prices. These rifles have risen
in price at least 35 per cent since
last season. AS result of this,
there will not be nearly as many
hunters as in previous seasons and
perhaps it will be just as we'll for
the supply of wild game that there
are not to be so many for a few
years.
Prospects are fairly good for an
abundance of wild fowl this fall, and
within a few weeks there will be an
exodus of huntsmen for the north
ern lakes, but probably not in as
large numbers as heretofore.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-08-08

All kinds of job printing done
neatly and promptly at the Free
man Tribune job department.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
FIT. MADISON NoTEs,,,\

Miss Edessa Toles oi Battle Craatlf
Mich, is visiting at the home of Mfll
and Mrs. Geo. Harper.a Il. Is I'D
Misses Jennie and Naomi Harper
entertained a company of friends at
their home Monday evening in honor
of Miss Edessa Toles. Cards and
dancing were the diversions Of the
evening. During which a dainty
lunch was served.
Mrs. Kathryn Winifred of St.
Louis, No., is visiting at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. King.
Mrs. A. Street Of St. Louis, Mo-,
visited relatives and friends in the
city several days last week.
Mr.. Floyd White of Hamilton, Ill.,,
was Fort Madison visitor last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Goodwin and Miss
Madge Goodwin were visiting in Keo-
kuk last week.
The A. NJ. E. Sunday school is pre-
pairing for Children's day.
The members of the Baptist Sum
day school will give lawn social at
Turner's park on Monday evening.
Mr.. R. Fl. Higginbotham, who has
been confined to his hoe with the
smallpoy, is able to be out again.
Miss A. c. Harper, who has been
teaching school in Levings, ILL.,, is ex-
pected home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Thomas of Kansas
City, NO., are in the city for a brief
stay.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
SHAPING YOUNG LIVES.
How the Sunday School Congress 10
increasing Its Usefulness.

How the Sunday School Congress 10
Increasing lts Usefulness.
BY adding the department Of educa-
ton and industry and enlarging tho
sociological department the Sunday
school congress, a forward movement
that will convene in its eleventh an
nual session In Vicksburg,s Miss, from
Wednesday, June IA, to Monday, June
10, has scored another big success.
The need Of this new department and
the demand for the enlargement of the
second were apparent to the Sunday
school congress promoters several
years ago, but it was not until 1916
that conductors conversant with con-
ditions and capable of handling such a
department could be secured.
At the session held in Birmingham,
Ala, the sociological department scor-
ed big hit. The enthusiasm that was
created in this one department was so
high that the afternoons, in which the
meetings were held, were declared too
short, the auditorium too small, and
the attendance far exceeded the ex-
pectations Of the officials Of the con-
gress.
In explaining the addition of the de-
partment Of education and industry
the congress officials, with headquar-
ters at Nashville, Tenn, stated that
this is but in keeping with the ad-
vanced idea of blending education and
industry in such a way that the Sun
day school people Of the present day
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
OSKALOOSA, IOWA.

Miss Helen Mitchell left Monday
afternoon for an extended visit
among friends and relatives in Mis-
souri,, going by the way of Keokuk,
then taking the boat to Louisiana,
Mo.
Miss Ruth Kiner left Wednesday
morning for Ottumwa to attend the
district Sunday school convention,
which convene in that place. Miss
Kiner goes as delegate from Short
er A. M. E. Sunday school.
Rev ]. D. Peterson attended the
district conference this week in Of
tumwa.
Mrs. Arthur Brown is confined to
her bed.
Mrs. Tiffen is very sick.
The Mothers club met at the home
Of Mrs. Cora Jones on Thursday and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Cora
Moore; vice president, Marguerite
Brown; secretary, Cora Jones; treas
urer, Lydia Hockaday; chaplain, Mol
lie Stewart; Biblical instructor, Julia
Topp.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.

Mrs. Marie Rice Asey died at the
home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Rice, Ninth street and Cottage
Grove avenue Rock Island ILL.,, May
1S, 1916. Mrs. Asey was born July
3, 1893, in Springfield, III. She was
united in marriage to Mr.. Josevh w.
Asey of Chicago four years ago at
St. Thomas church by Rev. Father
Massiah. She is survived by her hus-
band and parents, seven sisters and
three brothers, Mrs. Winnie Lewis Of
Springfield, ILL.,, Mrs. Effie jackson,
Mrs. Della Garland, Mrs. Blanche
Morten, Marguerite, Velma and Re
gin Rec, all Of Rock Island, and Jo-
seph w., Rise of Chicago and Harry
and Robert Rice of Rock Island. De-
ceased was buried in the Chippianock
cemetery Sunday, May 21.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
kEWANEE. ILL.

Miss Annie Colman, the treasurer
of the A. M. E. Sunday school, won
the first prize out of BAL scholars of
the eighth grade for the best memor-
ial essay. She is the only colored girl
in the history of Kewanee public
schools to have won such honors.
The social and entertainment given
by Mrs. Reynolds and Miss Lewis was
a decided success financially. Mrs.
Ethel Reynolds of Galesburg, Ill.,,
kindly consented TO come up and give
us some choice selections of reading,
which were enjoyed by a full house.
Mrs. Stansberry read to the audience
some parts of the address delivered
by Mrs. Nora Taylor at the w. M. M.
society ass meeting in Philadelphia
during the general conference in May.
Mrs. Autha Watts and daughter,
Jessie, visited Galesburg for few
f'",'~, last week. o. ETs - s.t.5 ss. s..a i.
4. > 2- 8 Z. ."et .s,.
Mrs. Sue Brown HAS been sick, BUT
is very much better at this writing.
Little Miss Addie Smith gave her
little might to the missionary society.
Those out Of town that attended
the missionary social were Mrs. Ja-
cob of Ottawa, Ill.,, and her two little
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris and little
son and daughter of Moberly, Mo.
Miss Clio Guthrie and Miss JEAN
netta Lewis are expecting to visit the
Sunday school convention.
Mrs. Henry Baily was called home
to Keokuk, Iowa, on account of the
serious illness Of her son, who at this
writing, we are informed, is much
better.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. Percy Smith, who has resided
in Abba for the past four years, and
promising young race man, a grad
uate of Abba high school, left Tues
day evening for New York. His many
Abba friends wish him success in his
new location.
Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E..
church. The presiding elder, S. B.
Moore, assisted Rev. M. Morgan.
The K. Of P. lodge of Abba and
Hooking held a street carnival at the
hofe of Mrs. c. Washington at the
home Of Mrs. G. Washington on
Thursday evening. The house and
yard were brilliantly lighted. The
American flag and red, white and
blue colors were used for decoration.
The decorations extended from the
home of Mrs. Chas. Washington to
that Of Mr.. John Allen, a half block
away. Music by the orchestra, and
people from Buxton, Hiteman and
Hooking and other ylaces were pres
ent. .~ @ ,. .t
Mrs. Joe Robinson was Knoxville,
Iowa, visitor this week.
Rev. Brown spent Sunday out of
Abba in the interest Of his church.
Master Floyd Bowman was a
Des Moines visitor with his brother,
Earl Bowman, Sunday. III. ........
Mr.. John Lewis went to st. Louis
on Friday Of this week.
Mr.. Walls Of Moulton, Iowa, is in
Abba visiting friends over Sunday.
Those who attended services at the
"a. M. p. church Sunday from Hock-
ing are Mrs. Walter Burns and fam
lily, Mrs. Joe Robinson and family
and Miss Viola Yooung.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

friends extend their deepest sympa-
thy to Rev. Ferribee in his hours Of
bereavement and sadness. Y
Mr.. Robert Mays left Saturday for,
Chicago.
DR.. E. A. Carter has returned from
the hospital much improved. ],
The stork visited the home Of MI.
and Mrs. Guy Morris and left them =
fine boy. Child and mother reported
doing nicely.
Messrs. Scott Mardis and Lonnie
Carter nave purchased a REQ auto.
Miss Lucy Rhodes, who completed
her last year at Macon college, is
home fol while.
Mrs. DR.. E. A. Carriers baby boy
has been quite i'll, but is some better.
Mrs. Anna johnson entertained the
Organ club last riday. A dainty
luncheon was served. One visitor
present.
Miss Minnie Mills has returned to
the Capital City, after spending two
weeks with parents and friends. Il
Mrs. j. II. McGrew entertained the
Ladies' Industrial club last week. B !,
Saturday was big suffrage day in
Buxton. Women, children and men
came together and formed big suf-
frage parade, headed by the Buxton
concert band. After long, enthusi-
astic arch they proceeded to the audi
torium, where they were entertained
by two able speakers, namely, Mrs.
Clay of Kentucky and Mrs. Dewitt Of
Oskaloosa, assisted by home talent.
Atty. Jas. Spears was master of GER,
emonies.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
CLINTON, IOWA.

Quarterly meeting, the third for
this conference year, is to be observed
at the A. M e. church Sunday.
Miss Murda Beason will represent
the local society A. c. e. League at
the convention to be held at Daven-
port the latter part of this month.
Mrs. Anna Williams of Buxton is
visiting relatives and friends in Clin-
ton.
The sad intelligence comes this
week to the friends of Rev. A II.
Hall in Clinton telling Of his death at
his home in Aurora, ILL.,, on May 18th.
Deceased was a former we'll beloved
pastor of Bethel A. M. e church
some years ago. Also the passing
away of Clinton, son of Rev. and
Mrs. J. G.. Anderson of Chicago, on
last Sunday The sympathies of the
many friends are extended to the be-
reaved families of the decedents. Rev.
J. c. Anderson likewise is q former
pastor Of the A. M. e. church.
VIM. Williams Of Buxton, son of
Rev. W. w. Williams, pastor Of the
A. M. E. church, has taken up his
residence in Clinton. We are pleased
to welcome him as future citizen.
The race will be becomingly repre-
sented this week in the closing school
scenes on Thursday evening. Miss
Esther Culberson, Fred Slater and
Curtis c. Bush will receive diplomas
of graduation from the Clinton high
school. Wednesday afternoon Misses
Lorena Mott, Fredabel Aikens, Olive
Judon and Eugene Stewart will re-
ceive like honors in class Of 311
from junior high. Congratulations.
The presiding elders committee
gave a supper on Saturday evening,
June 3rd. Another will be given on
June 11th.
An entertainment will be given on
June 18th by the home department of
the Sunday school.
Mrs. E. S. Heron will represent the
A. M. E. Sunday school at Aurora,
ILL.,, June 22 and %.
Children's day will be observed on
the 18th with program at night.
:, The trustee rally was a success.
WbonI all reports are in the trustees
feel ass;,re ID that all Indebtedness can
he ,;m,;da+aa The rally came to a
satisfactory close efon ea.bs,a Sunday.
Remember the BystanelP ''''o~'0A
is abroad. ~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
N. A. A. G.. p

At the meeting of the executive
committee of the National Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Colored
People on Monday evening final re-
port was made by the egal redress
and grievance committees on the re-
cent fight against the Birth Of a Ma
tion" film, which while it was not bar
red entirely, was compelled to close
it's engagement two weeks before the
end Of its contract on account Of lack
of attendance due largely to the SEN
timent created by the protest which
was led by the branch and concurred
in by the city council, the G A R. and
a number Of other organizations Of
the city.
Hon. Jas. B. Weaver, Atty J. B.
Rush -and Mr.. Earnest Quick, former
candidate, &ehe elected TO
membership in the branch, Mr.. DougH
lass Miller's membership was renew
ed and Hon. T. w. Lincoln, descend
ant Of the martyred president, was
voted a complimentary membership.
The chairman of the feelings COM
mittee reported that plans were on
foot for membership mass meeting
for some time the latter part cf June,
at which it is hoped to have addresses
from DR.. E. A. Carter Of Buxton and
Hon. H. r. Wright of Marshalltown,
who is spending a few days at home
frof his post as U. S. consul at Puerto
Cabello Venezuela. South America,
the exact date and place of which
will be announced later.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

viii be able to take them on. Prac-
tical study and physical application Of
education and industry are the aim and
watchword Of this new department of
the Sunday school congress movement.
Henry Allen Boyd, secretary Of this
national organization, in making an
nouncement Of the addition Of these
two departments stated further that
the Bible study period and the teacher
training department, with the two new
departments added, would give to the
university and the college presidents,
professors and pupils splendid oppor-
tunity to come in touch with the great
and growing Sunday school forces Of
the youth of our race in this country.
At Vicksburg it is estimated by the
secretary Of the congress that fully
200 diplomas from the teacher-training
course, as it has been pursued this
past year, will be announced. In
March last at Nashville alone fifty-f1ve
graduates received their certificates
and diplomas.
In speaking Of the efforts Of Mr..
Boyd as secretary Of the congress N.
B. Dodson, president of the New Eng
land Baptist Sunday School and B.
Y. P. U. convention, says: "The an
nouncement Of the departments Of the
congress does not surprise me in the
least. Henry Allen Boyd is one Of the
most energetic and farseeing young
business men of our race. He knows
how to get the best results in any
movement which he leads. From a
weak and ha1ting position nine years
ago he has infused strength and v1gor
into the membership Of the Sunday
school congress until at the present
time it's influence is nation wide and
its work for religious education stands
without peer in the history Of Sum
day school progress among the men,
bers of QUE race in this country with
out regard to denomination"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
1916 FUTURE EVENTS FORE
CAST THEIR SHADOWS. .Js.

ss...y .poureu over It and Earniaaa =, n
Republican national Convention At
Chicago on June 9TH.
National Negro Business League
at Kansas City, NO., August 20.
National Negro Press Association
at Kansas City, Mo-, August 10. q
National Teachers Association.
National Bankers Association at
Kansas City, No., August 20.
international Conference of Grand
Master and P. G. M. and Grand Sec
retary at Chicago on August 81.
Knights Templar Conference and
Imperial Council and Supreme Grand
Chapter of R. A. and Supreme at
Chicago, August %.
Grand Chapter of O. E. S. at Chi
cago on August 21.
General Conference of A. M. E.
church at Philadelphia on May 4.
Iowa Grand Masonic Lodge at OF
tumwa on July II.
Iowa Grand Lodge of X of P at
Des Moines on July 1S. .t..s@
Iowa Grand Lodge of Order Of
Calanthe at Des Moines on July 18. .
Iowa Grand District of Odd Eel
lows at Colfax on August %.
Iowa Grand District Of Household
OF Ruth at Colfax on August 22.
Iowa Grand International Order of
Twelve at Keokuk on August 1st.
international Order of Daughters
OF Tabernacle at Keokuk on August /
1owa-Nebraska Baptist Associa-$
ton at Centerville on September 4.
lowa-Nebraska Sunday School As
ISOLATION at Des Moi1es June Is,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
MACON, MO-. NEWS.
(Last Week.


Commencement exercises Of West
ern college closed May 26. A large
number of visitors were present to
witness the exercises. The commence
ment exercises were excellent during
the entire week. There were we'll
filled houses. DR.. and Mrs. j. H. Gar
nett and faculty deserve much credit
for their loyalty and splendid work
for the college during this scholastic
year. The student body feels that
they have been greatly benefited dur
ing the years work.
Rev. Young Of Springfield, NO.,
delivered two excellent sermons Sun
day morning and evening at Vine
and Broadway Baptist church.
Misses Juanita Richardson, Lena
Bryant Blanche Willhoirst, Dora Bond
and Messrs. Grant Greene, Samuel
and Leroy Richardson were among
the many who attended the COM
mencement exercises of Western COL
lege.
Mrs. Moletus Rhodes and Mrs. Ar
buckle of Buxton, Iowa, attended the
commencement exercises of Western
college.
Rev. G. w. Cross has returned from
Philadelphia, where he attended the
national convention.
Misses Harry Bradley, Edith Har-
ris, Hazel Williams, Idella Johnson,
Alma McElroy and Lucille Harris
spent Sunday morning in Bevier,
NO., to attend the X. of P. sermon.
Messrs. Earnest Finney, F. T. An
cell, Ak McElroy and Henderson
Jackson attended the annual sermon
Of the K. of P.
Collie Dacis of Ottumwa, Iowa, is
VISITING in the city.
Iona Jackson and Blenche Black
are visiting in Bevier, Mo.
Vine and Broadway Sunday school
is moving along nicely under Mrs.
M. E. Brookin as superintendent.
The Macon Women's has elect
ed Mrs. /. L. Garnett as representa-
tive to the Missouri Women's Fedora
tion, which convenes at Kansas City
in June. 5s.. 53ss.s \. .ss
Mrs. Marie Hogan White, grand
lecturer of the Court Of Calantha,
spent Friday il our city and gave q
remarkable address to the sisters of
Calanthe: While il the city she was,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
KEOKUK ITEMS.

.ggy-ys y s44NEOh.QA IL EAN1S. ~ .tss ae4..
Mr.. George Kellis spent Tuesday
Of last week in Canton, Mo.
Mrs. Maude Woods of Des Moines
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Emery
Johnson.
Mr.. C. ) Jackson of Chicago is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. S Johnson.
Mrs. NJ. Seymour of Des Moines is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kellis, 1917 Fulton street.
Monday evening, June 18th, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Freeman will enter
tain at a reception and dancing party
in honor Of the graduation Of their
daughter, Verna H. Beaman, at Glib
bons opera house.
Mrs. M. Brooks is i'll at her home,
1927 Orleans avenue.
A few of the members Of the Six
Hundred club enjoyed supper on
Tuesday Of last week at their sum-
mer home. Those present were Misses
Pearl Ashby, Beulah Anderson, Alice
Buckner, Ionia Hawkins, Marie
Lewis, Ruth Bland, Messrs. French
Bland, Royal Wilson, Samuel john
son, Reginald Soouth, Arthur Rob-
bins and Clyde Johnson.
Mrs. L. Holt is the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. johnson.
The Keokuk Alumni association
will give their annual banquet Friday
evening, June 16, at the Masonic
hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nelson Kellis
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Nellie Opal, to Mr.. George
Lemuel Maston on Wednesday even
ing, June 18th, at the A. M. E..
church, Lincoln, Neb. Mr.. and Mrs.
Maston will be at home after July
1st at 824 B street, Lincoln, Neb.
The members Of the A. M. E.
church entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. johnson on Mon
day evening in honor Of Miss Au-
relia Bland and Mr.. Roy Handy. The
members presented Miss Bland with
a handsome piece of cut glass. Out
of town guests were Mrs. Booker and
Mr.. C. J. Jackson.
Mr.. Jesse J. johnson will give a
dance Wednesday evening, June 18th,
at Gibbons opera house.
Mrs. Lula Perkins Of Croton, Iowa,
spent Saturday and Sunday in this
city.
Mrs. Anna Alden entertained on
Tuesday of ,thois week at tea in
honor of Mrs. Booker. Guests were
receievd by Mesdames Booker, A..
Harris, M. Johnson, c. E. Beckley, F.
D. Bland and Miss Aurelia Bland.
The following were in the dining
room: Mesdames George Ashby, A.
w. Draine, F. S. Johnson, G. Snoddy
and Misses Allie Buckner, Blanche
Kebo and Pearl Ashby.
Mr.. Ralph Tebeau returned home
from Howard university, Washing
ton, D. c., on Thursday Of last week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
BUXTON, IOWA.

Mrs. Mamie B. Ferribee, who has
been i'll only short time, died at
her home Sunday night about ten
minutes to II o'clock. Her son, Law
renee Ferribee, Of Chicago arrived
Monday evening, but too late to see.
his mother. alive. Funeral services.
were at st. Johns "A. M. E. church
Wednesday orning at 10 O'Clock. Pre-
siding Elder Moore .o(Iicl ted. The
remains wers taken TOO q go All
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

Miss Virgia Craig is the guest of
Mrs. Oscar Roper for few weeks.
MIR. and Mr.. Chas. Carthon of
Hiteman attended services at the A.
M. E. church Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Smith visited in Ot-
tumwa this week.
this week.
Mr.. Arthur Estes of Ottumwa was
in Abba one day this week.
Quite number of strangers in Al
bia the past week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
REV. H. A. FERRY RETURNS TO
CITY.

After the sad mission of burying
his brother, DR.. o. O. Perry, at Tus-
kegee, Rev. Perry returns to resume
his pastoral duties at the East Side
A. M. E. church. He wishes to ex-
press his gratefulness to Rev. c..
Wright, who filled his pulpit while he
was away. Rev. Perry witnessed the
Inauguration of Major Morton as
principal Of Tuskegee. He returned
to the city by way of Washington, D..
c., Philadelphia, New York and Chi
cago. His entire trip was more than
four thousand miles.