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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
The Man Of Il.

His Wife-John. dear, won't You
have another piece of cake2
Her Husband--No, thank you; I
don't like homemade cake.
His Wife-But this isn't homemade.
bought 1t at the bake shop.
Her Husband--Well, knew there
was something about 1t I didn't like.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
,NorkInaa 81 connelenea.

A seedy-Ioolring individual in n Chi
cago saloon turned from the freelunch
counter, where he had been helping
himself most generously. and said to
the barkeeper:
Friend. can you trust me for .
glass of beer till tomorrow"
No." said the barkeep.
Il an sorry TO hear that" said the
aeedy one. 1T seems kinder mean to
eat The amount OF free lunch / have
and not buy nothin'."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
Trying Position.

"How does your congressman stand
on preparedness"
"He doesn't stand at all"
"No?"
'In fact, the conflicting views of his
constituents keep him SO busy side
stepping that he hasn't had time to
formulate an opinion of his own"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
no,a Meal

Phyiiis-~Aren't the new Boston
trafic rules Just lovely for us girls7"
Ethei-"How so?" Phyllis-"Why.
didn't you know they were going to
have sophomores stationed ut every
downtown street corner?"-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
Eiual,,a seiaaorn.

A coiored ribbon tied to scissors
win give many minutes that are 9TH
erwise spent In looking for them. A
piece OF ribbon Ia pretty nearly sure
20 show where the scissors are half
hidden under papers or sewing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
euk stockInqs.

mo only piece Of morality which
Vsosnen SEEM 70 have worked out for
themselves Is that On all occasions
ens should preserve the integrity OF
ene.s aiIk stockings Rebecca West
On tho New Republic
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
~ IA aaIf.EMaennant.

The art OF reimbursement may be
considered to have made q consider
able advance when someone brings
out an autobiography without an ~
In it.-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
vgortI, fhIIo Quotation.

Strong impulses are but another
name for energy. Energy may be
turned 70 bad use; but more good may
always BE- made OF an energetic ma
ture than of an indolent and impas-
Awe one.-John Stuart Mill.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05
loaa caused hr Insects.

Il IL estimated that the annual loss
10 agriculture in this country from
The depredatIons CT insects and TO
dents alone is $4,000. 900, OO0-abOut
II ! raonth Tor every man. woman and
ehlId in the United States.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05

DIR" Is an abbreviation frequently
used to express the relations of pa
tient to his physician.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05

One-half of the world is kept busy
trying to find out how the other half
lives.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-05-05

Copyright by he Century Company
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Mr.. Cecil Carter met with the mis-
fortune of having boiling hot grease
spilled on one Of his hands last Sat-
urday. Mr.. Carter has been suffer
ing intense pain for several days, but
is resting easier at present.
Miss Reta Hunter, who spent her
two months vacation in. West Virs
ginia, is expected home soo:.. ,s,
Rev. C. r. Waters is in Chicago this
week preparing to move his family
here. S&
The following were guests of Mrs.
Lottie Green's rooming house last
week: Mr.. C. Moore, Mr.. W. Jenkins,
Chicago, and the Eight Black Dots;
who played at the Columbia on Octo-
j Der 1st, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Wright of Omaha 2l
Mr.. Frank Wilson is on the SICK list.
Mrs. M. D. Hunter, the mother ot
Mrs. Lola Green, has been very I'll sfor
two weeks, but is gradually ineprov-
ing.
Bethel Christian Endeavorers ap-
peared in a splendid program last
Sunday evening. The paper, songs
and talks were all full of inspirations
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the home Of Mrs. Robert Reed. Es I lAs1sss MI
Mr. a. N. Airen has rstux sfeo
Burlington, after spending : 1swEd dAy1
at the home of Mrs. Lillian y vi. Il 81
I MACON, MO-. News

Conference convened in our city
last week with much enthusiaSfa ~
meetings were well attended. u ~ ~ "
" number of visitors and dslee ~
were present. On Sunday morni1 r.
excellent sermon was delivers N
Bishop Parks, which everyone M ~
enjoyed. We regret very much S6s -
our pastor, Rev. Cross, who - =
bored with us 50 long. Rev. Crd1
and wife will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Georgia Brown ette4enig
Mrs, Mabel Bates Of Carrolton - 4
Mrs. Nora Enix of Moline, mi, Guis
day at dinner. 81
The death of Nh. C. A. Johnsu ~
colored barber Of our city, oceurEed
Monday evening at his home aiil "a
was buried Wednesday by tho 1sasS1 y
and knights of Pythian or1erns y
funeral service was Conducted at tAo
N. p. church by Rev. G. w. Gu M asssE
Mrs. c. Harris entertaiuei xt
breakfast Mrs. Mabel BateS of rss
rolton and Mr.. and Mrs. Clark of s-
tralia, Mo-, and at dinner Prod. H6ns
derson and wife of Western colle II
Mrs. Villa and Mrs. Charley MIX
of Moline, ILL.,, are the guests of -.
Waid Brown. B D 4 s 81
Mr.. John Adams and Miss Angeline
Davenport remain very i'll. MS sssI
Mr.. Rastus Williams and MI. pSArI
McDermit of Huntsville, Mo-, spslst
Sunday in our city to attend cp1fSsr-
ence. ssss
Mr.. Louis Route and Mrs. Arpil
Route and baby Of Huntsville spe1t
Sunday in our city. rs
Quite q number of Moberly peopje
motored to Macon on, Sunday.
Miss Mary Taylor Of st. Joeeph,
Mo-, is the guest Of Mr.. Floyd Ancsil.
Miss Nellie Gorham is visiting III
the city.
Rev. Underwood preached two u
cellent sermons at the Vine and Broal-
way Baptist church Sunday mornink
and evening.
Joe T. Ancell spent Sunday and
Monday in the city.
The agent will call to see you most
any time, SO be ready. n
Western college, the Christian I'LL
stitution Of our city, is doing aple1l
work under Prof. E. S. Page, tie neslI
president, with an enrollmene 0l
ninety students, and more are cominx
in. M
Mrs. A. G. Harris will tsaeh paiiysfe
vocal a, and q harmony q maysis ~ e e Y y
desirins toS~s> e. b
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E we're
called to Buxton, Iowa, Monday on: -
count of the death Of Mr.. Bells moth;
er, who fo or number Of years ms
been a res ident Of our city.
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SURPRISE COURTESY TO p. H. p.
On Tuesday evening members Of Mt.
Moriah Tabernacle, No. SGT, Daugh-
ters of Tabor, and q few visiotrs came
in on much surprise to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Wilkinson Of
223 East Thirteenth street. Mrs. Will
kinson has been the presiding officer
of the Tabernacle for the past two
years and as a token for her good
work and efforts a beautiful double
satin pattern table linen and napkins
was presented to her. Mrs Sim JET
fers made the presentation speech.
Mesdames Kelley, Yates, Miles, Hang
er and Taylor took charge of the din
ing room and kitchen and in a short
time agood two-course luncheon was
served in the dining room at one long
table. The centerpiece was huge
craft basket filled with fruits of the
season. Among the visitors were
Mrs. Nash Of Spokane, Wash, Mrs.
Robertson of Chicago, Mrs. Johnson
and Mrs. Davis of Autic Tabernacle,
Des Moines. -...
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BUXTON, IOWA.

We thank the friends for their mid
and assistance during the sickness and
death of our beloved wife and sister,
Mrs. A. B. Ward, who departed this
life Monday, October 2, 1916. I'VE Also
wish to thank our undertaken, Mr..
Sol Billings, for the kind and friendly
way he took charge Of the funeral ~
rangements, also her pastor, Rev.
Woodland, for his kind remarks.
Mr.. ]. T. Ward.
-. Mrs. F. Baker. s3' a
Mrs. Jas. Hamilton. 4
Mrs. H. Braggs.
+ - E. Hamilton. a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Mrs. Sandy H. Clarke and daugh-
ters, Louise and Eloise, Of Galesburg
visited here for several days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Little.
Mr.. John Forte, who has been sick
since spring, is gradually growing
weaker.
Edgar Metlock of Cedar Rapids was
in town for several days.
Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Thompson
have returned from Chicago and DAN
i, vile, Ill. Rev. Thompson returns
again as the pastor of st. James A.
NJ. E. church.
Miss Lavada Taylor has gone to Des
Moines, Iowa, to make her home.
Mrs. Maria Stokes, who has been
in Kewanee, ILL.,, for seevral weeks,
has returned home. =;
Mr.. Bob Catlin is spending a week
in Champaign, III. His brother, Joe
Catlin, of Chicago will have charge Of
his barber shop while he is away.
Mrs. Lillian Catlin was in Roseville,
ILL.,, last week, where she has recently
started a new beauty parlor. /
Miss Clara Taylor Of Canton, Mo-,
is here visiting at the home of her
uncle, Ode Weathers.
Messrs. John Webb and Jim john
son visited friends in Streator this
week.
Miss Harriet Collins and mother
have taken their residence in the
house recently vacated by Mrs. Eva
Reed.
Mrs. Lillian Abel had slight at
tack of sickness last week.
The Missionary society Of the Cal
vary Baptist church met last week at
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
CLINTON, IOWA.

Joe Robinson and wife have re-
turned from Huntsville, Mo-, where
they accompanied ehOinfTremai x
they accompanied the remains of Mrs.
Robinson's brother for burial.
Miss Frances Johnson has returned
from Gravity, Iowa, where she visited
with her parents.
Mrs. L. W. Routt and sons, Jesse,
Louie and Freddie, visited relatives
recently while on their way to their
home in Fort Madison, where they
would join Rev.. Routt, who will pas
tor there this conference year.
The members of the Second Baptist
church will have rally on Sunday,
October 18th. Three services will be
held. At 8 p. m. musical program
will be rendered by the choir and 9TH
ers. A good time is looked forward
to. -
| Mrs. Lille Porter, evangelist, spoke
at the A. M. E. church to a good con-
gregation Sunday evening, October l..
The adult choir Of Bethel A. M. E..
church, after protracted rest, met
Wednesday evening for reorganiza-
tion..
The reappointment of Rev. W. w.
Williams to the A. M. E. church this
year meets with general approval. He
is busy now with the trustees INSTALL
ing furnace in the church, which,
when it is completed, will no doubt be
greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Lille Porter, who has been the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. w. Will
liams on her return from annual con-
ference, left for her home in St. Paul
on Friday night.
The corn festival which will take
place on October 26, ~ and % will
eclipse anything ever attempted in
Clinton. There will be something do.
ing all the time. Every road will lead
to Clinton on those dates. - I
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TO BE
HELD.

SPEClAL BOARD MEETING ~ Be
HELD.
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president Of the
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs, and president of the board Of
directors for the Home for Women and
Girls, has issued call for a special
executive session to be held in Des
Moines on Wednesday, November 1st.
The following officers are expected to
be in attendance: Mesdames Belle C..
Watkins of Buxton, first vice presi-
dent; Lulu Horne, Cedar Rapids, sec
ond vice president; Jessye F. McClain
Of Des Moines, recording secretary;
Elnora Gresham, Cedar Rapids, corre-
spending secretary; A. G. Clark, Os-
kaloosa, treasurer; Ma=,ha White, In
.dianola, organizer; Julia Southall,
Buxton, chaplain; Helena Downey,
Ottumwa, parliamentarian; Lillian
Hamilton, Des Moines, historian; Cora
bennington, Ottumwa, auditor; Frank
P. johnson of Des Moines, head of the
social service department; Edward A..
Carter of Buxton, education; Gus G..
Nichols of Des Moines, music; Cora
Jones of Oskaloosa, household eco
nomics; Mrs. John l.. Thompson, Des
Moines, child welfare; Alberta Carter,
Davenport, health; Harry Allen, Des
Moines, arts and crafts; Francis
Hicks, Ottumwa, credentials; J. H.
Mcdowell, Des Moines, temperance;
Wells Fowler, Ottumwa, civics; Misses
Margaret Roberts, Des Moines, editor;
Vivian Smith, Waterloo, suffrage, and
Marie I. Bell of Des Moines, superin-
tendent young women's department.
Other board members to be in attend
ance are Miss Jessie E. Walker, Mes
danes Jennie G. Johnson, R. N. Hyde,
Geo. C. Young, Ada Mills, Mary Miles,
Kate Brooks, Addie johnson, Emma
Brooks and Sadie Washington.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
FORT DODGE, IOWA.

p Mrs. Matthew Rhonenee made a
business trip to Waterloo last Friday.
Mr.. AL Lassac left for Chicago to
work on the dining car service be-
tween Chicago and Sioux City. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berdoe Of Meridian,
Miss, have moved into the property
owned by S. Hudson at 2023 Third
Avenue So. Mrs. Berdoe is sister
to Mr.. Hudson. 4. Il y, /. .s .,5s Il
Mr.. Kenney Jones .of Meridian,
Miss, ID also making Fort Dodge ~
4 NJ !! 81
Depart 4 4 Il : n. : - q
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Vaeletta London of Buxton and Min
erva Graves Of Moukon, seniors in
the college Of liberal arts, and major.
ing in English; Mabel Morgan Of
Yankton, South Dakota, senior with
q German major; Ruth Soutkall Of
Buxton, with major in history, and
Iva Joiner Nc Claim, majoring in Eng
lish. t- .s$
Among the freshmen, and. new stu
dents are Mr.. Slater Of Clinton. .
football man; Nathan Smith Of Des
Moines, and Mr.. Windsor of Rock
Island, interested in athletics; Percy
Smith Of Abba, prep medic; Farrell
Lawhorn, who will take music; Mil
dred Griffin Of Des Moines, Helen
Dameron Of Indiana, Helen Lucas Of
Bedford, Iowa, Mamie Diggs Of Des
Moines and Miss Scott Of Kansas City.
Mrs. Fisher of Des Moines will be
the hostess at the frat this year.
The Kappa Alpha Psi gave dane
ing partyin honor Of the new students
Saturday, September %. Mrs. Moore,
chaperon.
A very delightful picnic was had at
Midway in September. It was lead
and chaperoned by Mrs. Moore and
participated in by the Iowa City stu
dents and number Of residents from
Cedar Rapids.
The Old Gold Literary society has
begun its work for the new year. Mr..
Colbert is:president; Miss Diggs, sec
retary; Mr.. Fields, treasurer; Mr..
Keene, manual reader; Mr.. Smith,
chaplain; Mr.. Beshears, journalist;
Miss Southall, chairman Of the pro-
gram committee.
Miss Mary Louise Miller, formerly
of Lawrence Jones school at Braxton,
Mississippi, and Page Brown have
gone to attend Lincoln Institute. n
Mr.. Cobbs is doing an elaborate
piece Of dental work for Mr.. Cerney
of, Cedar Rapids.
Naomi Harper of Fort Madison en-
tered the university Monday.
The girls, chaperoned by Mrs.
Moore, called upon Mrs. Fisher and
her daughter, Violet. Dainty refresh
ments were served. 4
Miss Eunice Nasby is taking music
here. .s.S1.%s
Rev. Campbell and wife, who had
the charge in Yankton, South Dakota,
will be in Iowa City and Muscatine
this conference year. They will re-
side in Muscatine.
! There was election Of officers, in the
Sunday school Sunday. Superintend-
ent, Mr.. Alberts; organist, Mildred
Griffin, assistant organist, Vaelettai
London; secretary, Farral Lawhorn;
assistant secretary, Elizabeth Gross;
assistant superintendent, Minerva
Graves; librarian, Violet Fisher. = :
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
WASHINGTON. IOWA, NOTES.

Rev. Boyd and family left last week
for their new home at Waterloo, to
which charge he was assigned by the
annual conference. Rev. Morgan, our
newly appointed pastor, is nicely To-
Gated at the parsonage, where he is
ready to receive all callers.
Margaret Campbell went to Mt.
Pleasant last week for p, visit with
her sister, Mrs. GarfiG. - ,ster.
Mrs. Sarah Stokes, who has been
spending some time at the H. Camp
bell home, expects to leave next week
for for. Chicago, sd,: &c.,. where 4 &c expe'tSso
Mesdames johnson and Hood, sis
ters of Miss Mae Watkins, are new
arrivals in the city to make their
home.
Mrs. D. Basfield of Pueblor Colo,
who has been visiting at the N. L.
Black home, has gone to Chicago for
a short visit before returning to her
home. l..
Mrs. VIM. Stewart # Moline spent
Sunday at the A. L. Hall hons.
Miss Helen Motifs of Rock Island
visited at the Mrs. Mary Motifs home
over, Sunday, returning to her home
Tuesday.
Moses Hall was a visitor in the Tri-
Cities on Monday.
Mrs. D. S. Johnson of Davenpor,
and Mrs. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa
visited at the JAS. Redd home during
the fall festival. .t
Sunday, October 18th, is the first
quarterly meeting at the A. M. E
| church for this conference year, and
the new presiding elder will be here
on his initial visit and will receive g
royal welcome.
Mrs. Emma Black has returned
from a visit with relatives in Oska.
loosa. u,
Paul Greenway of Seattle, Wash.
arrived from Muscatine on Monda,
and visited a few days at the W. B
Williams home on his way home.
Mrs. Haines, who has been i'll, j:
| convalescing.
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ST. PAUL, MINI.

Harry T. Burleigh, our most noted
musical composer, will appear in a
song recital at Pilgrim Baptist church
Thursday evening, October 10, under
the auspices of the Literary and So
cial and Ladies' Aid. Is.
Mr.. Fred Nc Cracken, our real estate
man, is confined to his home by a
slight attack of acute indigestion this
week. s. y..5<s 5s. .,.,. + i.
Mrs. James Roberts entertained q
bevy Of ladies at cards Friday after
noon III honor Of her birthday Six 81
/ teen tables were play ~. Delig q ~ \
rsfssshm1 I!ae & aze- Il
scefvGd sislniy ss d.. 3
fsnly' yysas Ssi isI;li ,s e1Hs ~
fi0liy n
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CALLED MEETING.

You are invited to attend acalled
meeting of the joint lodges, namely,
Wilson lodge, No. 2S2, Phillip Guiding
Star temple, No. BAL, of the United
Brothers of Friendship, under the
Missouri jurisdiction, located in Des
Moines, Iowa. Said meeting is for the
purpose of discussing the matter of
our suspension and taking action, if
thought necessary, to secure some re-
lief. Said meeting to be held in the
hall of North Star Masonic temple,
1910 Center street, Friday evening,
October goth, at p. M.
Chas. H. Wilson, w. M.
R. E. Patient Sec'y.
J. w. Franklin.
John L. Thompson.
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EXPOSITION COMMITTEE MAX
ING LARGE PREPARATIONS.

The ladies who are in charge of the
Iowa Federation Exposition to be put
on in this city the 31st of this month
for the benefit of the Washington me-
mortal fund held an interesting meet
ing Thursday afternoon at the Crock
er roller rink, where the exposition is
to be held.
Arrangements were completed for
the booths and the ladies plan to open
the exposition at p. M. The next
and final meeting will be held October
26th at the residence of the chairman
at 1858 Fifth street, at 8 p. M, at
which time all ladies are invited, also
the gentlemen who are to serve on this
committee.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13

One of the most enjoyable affairs
of the season was The reception given
last Friday evening by the Mission
Circle of the Corinthian Baptist
church at the beautiful home of Atty.
and Mrs B. Rush, complimentary
to Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, one of the ac-
tive and efficient workers of the circle,
as an expression for commendable
service in behalf of the same. Mr..
James Hill, late of Omaha, and Mr..
Buckner, financial secretary Of Tuske-
gee, we're present. A buffet luncheon
was served. The evening was one
long to be remembered by all present.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-13
FIT. MADISON NOTES.

Mr.. Joseph Payton of ST.. Paul,
Mimi, spent Friday and Saturday il
the city visiting his parents, M, and
Mrs. M. Payton. ..s.=
Miss Naomi Harper left Wednesday,
morning for Iowa City, where she vil
attend Iowa State university.
Rev. M. Payton left Sunday night
for St. Paul, Mimi, where he will visit
at the home of his son, Mr. Charles
Payton. ~. lsSs
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Anderson has
purchased new Ford car. sa
Mrs. N. Anderson and daugf s
Emma, Of New Boston were Ft- n.
ison visitors last week. gslsy 5sS
Rev. M. Routt, the new pas
Bethel A. M. E. church, preacl NJ
E asoul-stirring sermons Sunday II.
N Mrs. J. Sanders entertaineS
r. Augustus at ] o'clock d j s.1Sg.
1 SUNDAY. d. ].
Slsli lxs Watkins, who haa 8ss sssi
} a + home 81 his 4, a HIM
4 q q N !! u sn, IS able 4 1ta, a
4 4 s.j I ass ~ \ II
~ is y va pay In tbe u
Iursdas ~
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Friday afternoon, October 6, the I.
i. C.. met at the home of Mrs. Maude
Wilkinson, at which time plans were
perfected for q banquet Tuesday, Oc-
tober 18th, the proceeds to apply on
the. e..Booker T, Washington memorial
in.4the form of q painting of the dis
tinguished educator by Henry 0. Tan
r,er and which is to be placed in the
Iowashistorical building. Chic ken pie
and tempting accessories forms the
menu, all for Is cents. Banquet to be
served in the lecture room Of st.
Paul's A. M. E. church.
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NEGRO CANDIDATE FOR CON.
GRESS TO SPEAK HERE. -

Arrangements have just been COM
pleted for the first large political
meeting of the preesnt campaign to
be held at the Crocker roller rink at
West Thirteenth and Crocker streets
tomorrow, Saturday, October 14th, at
8 p. M.
Hon. Roscoe C. Simmons, nephew
of the late DR.. Booker T. Washington,
and who is himself candidate for
congress from the state of Kentucky,
will be present and address the citi-
zens of Polk county upon the political
issues. Music for the occasion will be
furnished by theCapital City Cornet
Band, and Especial invitation is ex-
tended to the ladies to attend.
Atty. S. Joe Brown, member Of the
county central committee, will pre-
side. MI. Jesse A. Graves will act as
secretary and Messrs. H. Gould and
M. L. Gregory as ushers.
The following have been selected as
honorary vice presidents for the oc-
casion: Henry McCraven, J. s. Bev-
erly, j. c. Williams, W. T. Jones,
Atty. j. B. Rush, H. Madden Delphi,
Iowa), w. H. McCree, A. L. Smith, r.
N. Hyde, I. M. Jones, ]. G. Browne,
Editor John L. Thompson, E.. T.
Blagburn, VIM. Tomlin, E. r. Hall, H.
W. Hughes, Harry Crews, Gus Wat
kins, DR.. A. J. Booker, Archie Day, J.
H. Reynolds, DR.. j. Alvin Jefferson, J.
L. Lucas, Ed Lawson Carney, Iowa.,
and w. D. Miller Enterprise, Iowa..
Those desiring to attend should
come earlysps Mr.. Simmons is known
to be an orator Of rare ability, having
spoken in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium
in this city during the last national
campaign and delegations are expect
ed from Baxter, Carney, Enterprise
and all the surrounding community.
Admission free.