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I ft S# eL I v. VOL. 6. PUBLISHED EVEBT FRIDAY BY THE BY BTASDM PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AMD LOCUST BTBKETf), BOOMS 210 AND 211 orncuii MARQUAKDT BLOCK. 40WA. 'PHONK Ha 899. PAPEB OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PBOTECTtVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. -OFFICIAL PAPEB OF THE MOST WORSHIP FUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & A. M. TERMS Or SUBSCRIPTION. One year ,....11.80 Bixmtathl REMEMBER—The picnic car will leave the church at 9 o'clock sharp. 75 Three months....... BO All aubeeriptlan payable In advance. L. THOMPSON. EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD^|l»4gAQER. •end money by peatofflce ardar, lnij srdar, expreaa er draft, te Tn few* StAin ItlujBn Pnbllahlng Company OaiHiiiluatfona mart ba written MM M» ef the papar oaly and ba at fatarast tt the public. "Brevity ta tie aool af wit," remember. We will not ratura rejected manuwrtpt «ala— aooompanlad by poetage aiampa. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER. CITY NEWS James Watson !b improving'. You are invited to attend the picnic. Do you want the contest. a good wheel? Enter Wm. Harding returned Wednesday from Clear Lake. Mr. Bryant of Osceola was a visitor in the city this week. Mrs. Louis Austin of Street has fbeen sick this week. Mrs. Edgar T. Blagburn is very sick at her home on School street. Miss Zella Davia had a severe attack •of cholera morbus the first of the week. Wes\Mrs. Mac the s\ Tuesda ^i^ ^oved. ,i Mae Ruff returned from Ottum Tuesday leaving her sister much Mr. D. Soy after a two week's visit with his family returned to Van Meter Jast Monday. Miss Cora Smith who has been sick the past two weeks waa able to be out last Sunday. The St Paul's A. M. K. Sunday School will picnic at Greenwood park next Thursday. Little May Bell has accepted the .position as office girl with Dr. Edith 4}onld nee Fosnes. Master Timothy Reeves was seriously aiek the first of the week. He is some •better, but quite weak. Mrs. L. B. Palmer who has been visiting in Burlington, her former home, returned Saturday. Mrs. M. J. Breckenridge is atill con fined to her bed most all the time, •er illness is wearing away her strength. Messrs Wesley Fields and Wm. Wal ker returned Wednesday from Clear Lake where they have been for several days, Tbey report a good time. Mrs. Jamea of 823 E. Maple street met with an accident last week caus ing her to have a very sore hand. She is much improved at this writing. J. L. Woods of Marahalltown was •an over Sunday visitor in our city. Mr Woods is taking his vacation, from here he went to St Louis to spend a lew days. blc The workers who are contesting for the trip to Buffalo and the Niagara Falls and the bicycle are at work iu ^earnest. The contest is so close that aio one has a sura thing. Wm. Coalson returned home Thurs day from Spirit Lake where he ac companied Governor Shaw and other .members of the staff, to receive the boys of the Fifty-second. Kenneth Hamilton's orchestra and •quite a number of the dancing young people gave another one of their de lightful dancing parties last Tuesday evening at Greenwood park. Quite a number of our youoif people are preparing to. go to Colfax next ITuesd&y. The merchants will run an 'excursion, and as all the employees will have a holiday they,will go to jCplfax to enjoy thematlvea. Os laat Monday evening a surprise per|y,yirM' given ait the home of Mr. «nd Mra. Bratton, 1122 Center atreat, '.h jMMf of Mia* LavenaSeabrooka. VTha evening enjoyment .was dancing and reffeahmenta. A number of prea roeeived, and all apeataa kjtyabl* time. J®i: V* WI)\ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morton entertain ed a number of their friends in honor of their guests, Mrs. Duncan of Kansas City and Miss Clay of St. Paul. The evening was spent in asocial way and a jolly good time was had by all Mr. Coalson of Des Moines, the Gov ernor's messenger, was in the city yes terday a guest of Mr. J. D. Reeler. He came in advance of the Governor so that everything would be all O. K. on his ar rival at camp Mattocks.—Times-Herald Mason City It is expected that a larger crowd will attend the 8unday Schoel picnie tbia year than has ever attended here tofore. Tha school haa a membership of 125 and almoBt every one is prepar ing to go. Each)S expected to bring a friend or two. "Mr», AT M. Rivers returned Monday after an extended 'visit with her parents in Tennessee. She was call ed there by the serious illness of her father, she left him greatly improved. Her son Alonzo will remain awhile with his grand-parents. Mr. Jefferson Logan returned last Saturday from a visit with relatives in Savannah, Mo. Mr. Logan always arranges his affairs so that ha can visit his home of thirty-five years ago once a yearj He says that the people Of Missouri are doing well. For Sale Three running horses, bay stallion, six years old by Imp. Abana, dame May Cain by Imp. Tubal Cain. May Cain, by Imp. Tubal Cain. Bay filly, three years old, by the above de scribed stallion. For futher informa tion address, J. HAMM. Lineville, la. When in Machakinock, Iowa stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHN SON'S RESTAURANT for good meals or short orders also Ice Cream, Prompt attention given to all orders. The picnic given by the members of the North Star lodge A. F. & A. M. Thursday was a success. Over one hundred boarded the train at the C. 15. & Q. depot for the picnic grounds where a delightful time was spent in hunting, fishing and other amusements that sueh a place affords. The crowd returned in the evening feeling very much refreshed from their days outing. Programme for the P. L. D. liter ary society July 24, is as follows: Opening Address, Mr. Gould Reading, Mrs. Ella Wilburn Ex perience as a United States Cavalry man, Clifford Williams Recitation, Claude Bynum How to Succeed Commercially, Rollen Weeks In strumental music, Miss Maple Mor ton Journal, J. T. Blagburn. Quo tations from Phillis Wheatly Critic. Meet at Miss Maple Morton, 779 Tenth street. The Choir Concert under tha direc tion of Mr. Williamson was oaly fairly well attended the picnic, the extream ly warm weather was a draw back, sickness prevented carrying out the programme as announced, each perform ed their parts well, and the singing and playing WLSgrand. Misa Stenton accompanied Mrs. Shepard, favored the audience with a very beautiful instru mental selection. Instrumental by Miss Coggins of Jefferson la., was very classical and artistically rendered. Miss Coggins has a bright future. Mrs. Shepard's solo also showed care and skill, she sang to the satisfaction of all, the Trio by Messrs Williamson, and Foster was very good, and those who did not attend missed a rare mus ical treat. Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be'interested in the experience of Mr. W. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Providence, R. I. He says: "For several years I have been almost a con stant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fre quent attacks completely prostrating me and rendering me unfiit for my duties at this hotel. About two years ago a traveling salesman kindly gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to my surprise and delight its ef fects were immediate. Whenever I felt symptoms of the disease I would fortify myself against the attack with a few doses of this valuable remedy. The result has been very satisfactory and almost complete relief from the affliction." For sale by all Druggists. I want colored agents in every town in Iowa to introduce a high class mag azine, the greatest edacator in the world. Agents makes from $2.00 to 95.00 per day in their own towns liber al commission to either aex, send two cents stamps for reply. Address Rev. A. L. Warrick, Sioux City, la in care otOrreteson Hotel. GLIMPSES, OF MIDWAY, The Greater Midway of the Grea ter America Exposition surpasses anything of its «lass ever conceived in this country with the possible ex ceptioh of its ifhmousi prototype at the World's Fair. Ill* li "fr I tractions is large and the range cov er a wide field from exhibits of an educational nature to attractions for the curious and places where fun and laughter reigns supreme. The giant see saw swings high in the air, the scenic railway is a big attraction and the shoot-the-chutes concession, which is an exact reproduction of a similar design to the same features at eastern bathing-resorts, is a popu lar place ef amusement. The Filipino villiage promises to be one of the drawing cards of the Midway, and scores of other attractions will amply repay the visitor who strolls down the curious streets of this mjariero Vanity Fair. Excursion Tickets to the Great American Exposition, to be Held at Omaha, Neb., Until October 31,'99, Via the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates, from certain stations on specified dates. For rates, date of sale and limits of tickets apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. Held Its Twelfth Annual Ses sion at Davenport. The united grand lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., opened its twelfth annual session at Davenport, Tuesday July 11, in the hall of Hiram lod^e. Almost every lodge in the jurisdiction is repre aented and all the grand officers were also in attendance. The business of each day was devoted to secret work of the order, the discussion of subjects pertaining to the welfare and also the consideration of plans for extending ita influence. Tuesday evening a public reception in honor of the grand lodge officers and visiting delegates was held, which proved to be a very successful affair, The address of welcome was delivered by the Grand Lecturer George Bembry of Davenport, and a most felicitous re sponse was made by Isaac L. Brown, of Marshalltown, grand master. Other speeches in a happy vein were voiced by C. II. Wheeler, of Marshalltown, J. F. Blagburn, of Des Moines and Grai Secretary A. A. Bland, of Keokuk. An interesting programme was given by two mandolin quartettes and warm weather refreshments were served by the local court of tha Heroines of Jeri cho, the woman's auxiliary of the order. The annual election of officers for tie ensuing year was one of the features of the morning session of the second day and in the evening a memorial ser vice was held at the A. M. E. church in honor o1 the deceased members. Thursday morning session was devo ted to the completion of its business The street parade of the grand lodge ofllcere with the Knight Templers of Rock Island as escorts was a very beau tiful sight. The public installation in the evening followed by a banquet cl,oaed the Grand. Lodge session of 1890. The following are the officers for the ensaing year: M. W. G.—I. L. Brown, Marshall town. M. W. D. G. M.—E. L. Shaw, Ottum wa. W. G. S. W.—J. Frank Blagburn, Des Moines. W. G. J. W.—C, Wheeler, Marshall town. W. G. Secretary—A. A. Bland, Keo kuk. W. G. Treaaurer—William Coalson, Des Moines. The next session will be held in Ot tamwa. Grand Lodge Notes. The path of duty followed by the chosen officers, will bring health, pros perity, and happenness, said Grand Master Brown in his annual address. It looks as if the Grand Lodge of Iowa would soon take up some new terretory, nothing is too good for Iowa. The "mysterious threeu were always on hand, at the sessions and social functions as well. In his address Grand Master Brown said Masons should be progressive, laboring to elevate man kind, as well as industrious, intellegent, generous, and fully abreast with the times allow ing nothing to disturb the peace and harmony, look forward with pleasant anticipation". Grand Secretary Bland, was always at his station during the sessions, he is tireless worker, and has the interest of masotory at heart. The boy was some what impressed by cupid while in the city. Aa uaual the Marshalltown lodge made a good showing. The entire session was very harmon ious. Mr. J. H. Shepard was vary much misaed, aa thia waa the first G. L. be haa misaed since 1881—alao Mr E. T. Baaka. What haa become of P. G. M., John M. Gillam Washing ton ttf Skrax City, waa the qaeatfon Reeler of Maaon Citgr, P. G. 1 of Dfcra Moinee aod P. G. M. of at ti&iL&suii /$$•' -v® DES MOINES. IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1899. of ton asked during the session. Such men as' these who have received all the G. L. can give them, cannot afford to stay away. The lodge needs them and their couneil. Memorial services were held in the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening in memory of Peter H. Holmes of Des Moines and Henry Bean of Davenport. One of the best features of the ses sion was an address by A. H. Richard son, a charter member of North Star Lodge No- 3 of Chicago, he is ninety two years old, after his address he re cited a poem on Masonry—he was giv en a cordial reception and received every attention by the younger mas ons. The business of the G. L. was com pleted Wednesday, Thursday was spend in viewing the tjtiree cities. .tjjftscial credit is due Worshipful Marter Warren for his tireless efforts in seeing that ail members of the G. L. were well entertained, also the mem bers of lodge. Bro. Pitts made an excellent Tyler. Deputy G. M. Coalson was much in demand because of bis happy disposi tion and his gift for telling funy stor ies just at the right time. Clinton was well represented by the ladies at the installation and banquet. The Reek Island commandry headed the parade Thursday evening, their marching and drilling was of such pre ciseness that it called out applause along the street. The Iowa G. L, should be proud to have such a body of men to lead it. The Iowa Grand Lodge is to be com mended for electing its leading officers for another year, its takes the G. M. a year to get acquainted and the next year he will bs able to do something— and if he dose it then us him as long as he is useful. It was noticeable the number of young men who were in attendance, and they are masons too, some Masters of lodges and others were elected Grand officers. Bro. Bembry of Davenport is all right—he was often heard by the G. L. Mr. Archie Mitchell of Burlington was anew members and the prospects are he will soon be a Grand officer. Mr. Jones of Oskaloosa was unable to stay until the close- of the session. Mr. McNeal the popular confection er of Clinton and leading one of the state was a popular man during the session. We wish it was so we could give all special mention, but for lack of space we cannot—although all who were in attendance were interested and arc doing what they can to promulgate Free Masonry among our people. We trust they will continue in the good work and that the fama of the Iowa Grand Lodge will spread and spread until all other Grand Lodges will turn their eyes toward Iowa for more light and a better understanding. Editor's Observations. While traveling through the differ ent towns in Iowa one will in all prob ability see something of unusual inter est, especially the progress of our race, that we think ought to be mentioned as a matter of public interest to all, hence I write this brief. Having recently mentioned Mahaska county, will begin in Wapello. There are a number of colored people here, most of them are miners except the eity cf Ottum wa. In Keb they are doing farely well in the mines, they have a oolored band of aboat 15 pieces and it is improving nicely. In Ottumwa we found the city increasing and several business buildings going up. Quite a number of the colored people are work ing in the Morrell & Co., Packing house, several holding responsible po sitions. Mr. Z. Taylor runs an expreas wagon. The well known James John son has just built a new house, it is a beauty, and the finest owned by any colored man in Ottumwa. Mr. Price Alexander is a very success ful farmer, owning a beautiful home mile from town. Mr. E. King is anoth er farmer. As our worthy agent who recently married and moved to Des Moines we were compel to select a successor to Miss Owens so we found a lady gradu ate from the Ottumwa High School, who by the recommends seem to be very efficient and perhaps will make a good correspondent, in the person of Miss Blanch Bell. Leaving the latter place for Fair field where there are but few colored inhabitants, yet nearly all own their own homes in the good part of the town, with nice well kept houses on on them. In Mount Pleasant we found things rather quite, as the colleges were all vacent for the summer. We were soon on our way to Burlington where there are several hundred color ed people, some are doing quite well. Mr. Samuel Gunnel, a tonsorial artist, owns the ground and shop where he conducta a firat close shop. He has been in businesa for 43 years and has a nice little sum laid away for the chilly day. Mr. W. .Hunt & Sons conducts a shoe shop on Main street, they came from St. Lou la, Ma.hereaixyeara ago. Mir. S. L. Tlgg, a prominent Odd Fel low, la mall carrier, while Samnel Lea weara a a tar aaa eity peace maker. Mr., J. L. Brooka owna a beautiful home, alao Mr. and Mra«:Mitchell, while Archie Mitchell ia Workfpg in the a JfV^v poultry house as assistant foreman. Several men work ia the Burlington Lumber Mills. Mr. H. Cooper, a suc cessful business man, is aColleetor and Real estate man. The churches and secret orders are doing fairly well. We ivere soon in Ft. Madison where there are but few colored people. Rev. J. W. Muse is the minister, he is rec ently from Keokuk, but formally from Jackson, 111., he is a very able Baptist and has been elected as tne delegate fvon Iowa to represenu this state in the National Missionary Association, which meets in NashAiile, Tenn., in September. Arriving in the Gate City where I now rest the case awhile. The colored citizens of Quincy, 111., will give a Mid-Summer Union celebra tion of the Emancipation of slaves of the West Indies August 3. A grand time ia antisipated, as there will be bicycle races, street parade, etc. A CELEBRATION. August the 13th is the day selected by some people of Keokuk to bold a celebration. There will be- a band tournament and bicycle contest for both ladies and gentlemen, and a prize of a diamond medal. They anticipate a large crowd and good time. A street parade, and excursions from different towns ara being arranged for- For further information address S. J. Scott Sixth and Main street Keokuk, Iowa. A CUBAN LECTURE. Rev. L. N. Cheek of St. Louis, a graduate of Macon City, Mo., College, is tourring a part of Iowa in a Cuban lecture tour, accompanied by a grapha phone and stereoptican views of the Spanish-American war. It is very good .and well worth, seeing by all. The reverand is a cultured young man and a very entertainining speaker. He will soon be in Ft. Madison, Burling ton, Mt. Pleasant, Ottumwa and Mucha kinock. Please watch your local papers and posters for the date in your town. AGENTS WANTED- FOR "THR LIFE and Achievement* of Admi.al Dewey" tbe world's greatest naval hero. By Murat Hat sterd. tho llielong mend and admirer of the luieion's Idol. Ulggeat and best book over 600 pages. 8xl01ncbes nearly 100 pages halftone illustrations. Only 11.60 Enoruioue demand. Big commissions. Outfit free. Chance of a lifetime. Write quick. The Dominion Comp any, 3rd Floor Caxton Bldg. Chicago. DAVENPORT REPORT. Miss Fletcher of Galesbnrg III., is visit ing her sister Mrs. W. D. Parker. TheD. L. G. Band has secured em ployment for several musician at one of our leadiug hotel, so come on boys and take a part. The G. U. O of O. F. grand session number 30 convened at its Eighteenth Annual session Tuesday July the 18 and will continue until Thursday, as it will be rather late for press this week we will only publish Tuesday's session. The first session was very interesting after the adjournment for the day, tbey retired home to prepare for the reception, which oceuredat8:50, given py the House hold of Ruth. The following programme was rendered W. D. Parker of Davenport acted aa master of ceremonies and intro duced Rev P. P. Taylor of the A. M. E. church who offered prayer, nextJMrs. W. D. Parker W. S. of Ruth who gave the welcome address which was very highly spoken of P. G. M., G. O. Terrell of Muehakinock responded to the welcome address in a way that done honor to him and his great citf- E. W. Eubanks cf Ft. Madison was introduced and spoke briefly but to the point. D. G. T. J. W. Smith of Keokuk was introduced to speak on friendship which he did in noble manner. D. G. S. S. L. Tigg of Burlington was introduced to speak on love which he did in a way that showed he is worthy of the position he holds. D. D. G. M.- James Dixon of Muchakinock spoke on Truth which was very good. D. G. M.» J. Thomas of Ft. Madison responded to ihe welcome address. Rev. Smothers of the city was assigned The Word Oddfellowship which he handled to perfection. After a nice prigramme -was rendered Tha House hold Ruth served icecream and cat free to about 308 people and all had a nice time. Will publish balance ol the session naxt week. 1 MUCHAKINOCK NEWS. Quite a number from this city attended quarterly meeting in Oskaloosa Sunday. R?v. Williams held a quarterly meeting at Boone last Sunday while Kev. Walden of Hocking Valley officiated for him here At the township caucus for East Des Moines Township held last Saturday the following Negroes were honored with offices S. C. Cary Chairman of the meet ing, H. A. Armstrong, Township Trustee W. M. Cary Township Committeeman, delegates to County Convention, Geo. II. Woodson, H. Armstrong, Rav. Brookins W. Cary, C. Muse, Jacob Wilson, M. Lowry. Alternates, L. B. Coleman, Ed. Mills, J. Lewis, G. Walker, W. Brown and Phil Burks. In Hartison Township a part which ia also included la Macha kinock, C. Foster, Wm. Humbles and Nelson Carter were similarly honored The race will be better represented in Maha&ka then any other ceunty conven lion im the state. Of these nanMroas delegates it is probable that C. 'Foster and G. Woodson will also be delegates to the state convention to be held in Jm. Moines August 7Ul Geo, Terrelof Colfax was a welcome •ieitor last Sunday. Miss Ella Battle of Bloomfield was la (ha city over Isnd^y. ".4 1 It Is rumored that- the wadding bells may ring in the neighborhood soonj Quite a large delegation otOdd Fellows and their friends left Wednesday for Dav enport to attend the Grand Lodge of the G. O. of O. F. which convened Tues day tha I8th and Thursday. The party on an excuraion in charge efS. Carey and and Jas. Dixon Deputy District Grand Master, the route was by B. and W. Ry. from Oskaloosa to Burlington and by boat from Burlington to Davenport a delightful time is antisipated by all. Rev. Hunter will deliver another lec ture here at an early date. Sunday is the day for the long waited and mnch talked of organization of the r. M. C. A., let all torn out. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson has a force of men at work, placing a new brick foundation under his dwelling, which adds much to the beauty of the alraady beauti ful mansion. Aunt Winnie Woods of Evans is in the city ia the interest of her son who is un justly confined in the state prison of Texas. It is to be hoped that she will be successful In obtaining the neeessary as sistance to seenre his release. KEOKUK NOTES. Mrs. Vincent Fields who has been quite sick ia improving. Miss Margaret Draine left Thursday evening for a visit in Montgomery City, Mo. Miss Bertha Alden is visiting her in Minneapolis. Miss Ida Godfrey of Mt. Pleasant is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. C. E. Beckley. J. L. Thompson, editor of the By stander, is in the city ib the interest of the paper. He ia combining business with pleasure. Rev. Cheek of St, Louis is a visitor in the city. While here he will give an exhibition of stereoptican views from our war with Spain, The Ladies' Chapter of the order of the Eastery Star installed their officers Monday evening at the residence of Mr. Woodard. The officers of Niobe Tabernacle will be installed Tuesday evening July 18, at Gibbsona' Opera house. Mrs. A. Alexander who has been ill for some time is still quite sick. The funeral of Mr. Louis Cark, an aged veteran of the Civil war, who dropped dead on the street Friday af ternoon, was held from the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Ward officiating. Some of the citizens of our city are preparing for a arand Emancipation Celebration August 13. The annual picnic of the A. M. E. Sunday School will be given Friday July 31, at Wild Cat Springs. Mrs. F. D. Bland returned Tuesday from Ottumwa. She was accompained by Mrs. Geo. Young who will visit a short while. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. The ladies improvement society met at the chureh Thursday evening. Henry Ross leaves this week to join his mother Mrs. £. A. Coinly at Winnebago City Minn. The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.Taylor died Friday night at their home at 1109 W. 4th street. "There is uo flock ho we're well attended, but one dead lamb is there. There is no fire-side howso'ere defended but hss 00a vacant chair. THE CHURCH QUESTION. The question has been asked, why are the people of this place so indifferent about going to church The cake walk and dance that was given a few weeks ago was well patronized it was said and some of those very ones when hey oome to church must needs have a cane or a crutch, but in that case no support was for the lame and the blind and the halt all danced, yes and so»_ r«ll down on that glassy floor but they got up and danced on until the old rooster came and flapped his wings and told them it was time to go to work for thsre was no time to sleep well some had turned so long that when they did start for home they were so be wildered, hadn't danced for so long, that they got lost on the streets. The circus came along some went to it so they could have a good run orgo up with the tent or be flattened ont with a pole as they did last year, you know it takes a great deal to cobvince some people, and old lady said one time when asked her reason for not going to church, it seemed like the devil just got into her feet so every Sun day that ihey could not walk well perhaps he has gotten into the people you know he does those things sometimes, he is said to have pretty good staying qualities and when he finds he has a willing sub ject he will surely stay by it. [Last Weak'* Correspoadeanc.] M. Dowdy and M. Askew has returned home altera weeks visite at Yankton Jas. Wright has removed his mother Mrs, M. Wright from the Samaritan hosdital to his home at Dakota City Mrs. Wright is hopelessly paralized. Miss L. F. Foote of Philadelphia. Pa, spent a cotple of weeks in our city ex hibiting the Vice tthoe Polish at 0. Davidson's departmeat store left Sunday forEue Claire, Wis., Miss Hawkins being given the position and will give the ladies a shine. Mrs. Jas. Washington has gone to Lexington. Mo. to visit her thersshe will go to Oanlton, aadExosllsioc Sprigs, she gvoeaboMsix from City to be No. 7. A pleasant party was given by the young people at the ozy home of Mr, aod Mrs. Sturgison last Thursday even-, ing. musio and singing were the features of the evening. 1 ROCK ISLAND NEWS. Mrs. Ella Davis who has been visit ing her daughters left for her home Sunday morning. Miss Emma Oliphant left for her home Friday. Messrs. Woods, ef Marshalltown Frank Blagburn, of Des Moines, Mea dames Gould and Ella Davis viaited tho tower last Friday. All had a jolly time. Mrs. Lora Foy of Moline ia in tha city visiting frienda a few daya. Miss Etta Davis of Cedar Bapida is in the city visiting a few days. BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS. Mrs. Breckenridge and grand-daugh ters, Crystal Bell and Hazel White of Hamilton, 111., were visitors in the city Saturday. Mrs. L. Bland is on the sick list. Mrs. L. I'almer who has. been visit ins relatives in this city returned to her home in Des Moines Friday. Mrs. M. Graham who has been visit ing her mother returued to Keokuk 4 Thursday. J. Iv. Thompson was a visitor in the city Friday and Saturday. Messrs. Frank White, Theaaore Brooks and Bert Bramble were cake walkers at the Casino in Keokuk last week. Mrs. A. Kinney is visiting in Da van port. Mr. Hiward of Chicago ia visiting hia 1 aunt Mrs. L. Smith. ALBIANEWS. Tha camp meeting has continued all of this week Elder Bundv was with them from Tuesday until Friday. Rev, Burton has been assisting the latter part ef the :t. week. Rev. Johnson was with them over Sunday, the meeting closing on Sunday Miss Cooper of Kaoxville passed through our oity enroute to Chariton. A wedding occured in our city on July the 5. Mr. J. Rivers of Atbia married to Miss Maggie Gray of Lost Creek. A number of Hocking Valley people 4 attended the camp meetings Sunday. Henry Boman will attend the Grand District Lodge of Odd Fellowa in Daven port, he is a delegate from the Albi* lodge. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARLAN. A. M. E. Sunday School will picnic on the 20th at Riverside Park, Quite a number of our people are think iag of going up to Columbus Junction the first of August to attend the union picnic. There will be a grand emancipation celebration in the Ripids the 22nd of September under the auspices of the A. M. E-wnurch. It is anticipated that a good time will be bad both financially and tocially. Friends from our neighboring towns should by all means attend. Mrs. Henry Davis aud daughter Etta are visiting in Davenport Miss Emma Oliphant has returned from Rock Island, where she is the guest of Mrs. J. Bell and sister Miss D. Hannan The reports a pleasant visit. kr.and Mrs. Archie Prico arrived in our city last week to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Addie Perkins and little son Majo returned home tne 14th from a seven weeks visit with the formers parents. We are glad to know that O. B. Claire is doing a thriving business at bis place on Third street, if jou want good iee cream, give him a call. Mr. Starks is in our city. Mathew White after a pleasant visit with his Aunt Mrs. M. A. Pierce of 2nd. street left a tew days ago for his home in Louisville Ky. Rev. Porter of Iowa City will preach at the A. M. E. church on tha first Sunday in August, every one should come out and hear him. Miss Cleopatra Van Camp who has been quite ill is convalescent. We did not understand it so, that the banner given at the A-M. E. S. S. last' year by the State Convention, was to re main with ui but for a year, as it was dated for '98 and we do not see how it could be used as a '99 and jtt we willing ly returned it to the giver. BOONE DOINGS. Mr. James Robinson was quite sick the past weak bat is improving. Miss Belle Clay of St. Paul and Mr. John Clay of Canada were visiting their mother. Mr. John Clay returned to St Paul where he intends to reside and Miss Belle Clay want to Des Moines for a short visitij Messrs Louis Johnson and! red An thony spent the fourth In Fraser. Miss Ethel Brooks of Dss Moines is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mrs. Duncan went to Des Moines Taesddy after a long visit with her mother. Misses Terry and lily Coleman were visitors in Fraser last week. Tuesday evening B. F.Taylor depart ed for Virginia where he will visit rela tives in and about Richmond. Those wishing to see the church free ftvmrtsbt should have their name 00 thai subscription paper of Geo. Bsown. Mr.r Brown fctbe ogqial oolleeler of a nsw^y t» itt wwv