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CITY NEWS
James Watson is 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
"been sick this week.
Street has
Mrs. Edgar T. Blagburn is very sick
at her home on School street.
REMEMBER—The picnic car will
leave the church at 9 o'clock sharp.
Miss Zella Davie had a severe attack
of cholera morbus the first of the week.
Mae Ruff returned from Ottum
Tuesday leaving her sister much
Mr. D. Boy after a two week's visit
with his family returned to Van Meter
last Monday.
Miss Cora Smith who has been sick
ithe past two weeks was 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
•Gould nee Fosnes.
Master Timothy Reeves was seriously
aiek the first of the week. He is some
•better, but quite weak.
Mrs. L. R. Palmer who has been
visiting in Burlington, her former
Jiome, returned Saturday.
Mrs. M. J. Breckenridge is still 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
d*ys, They report a good time.
Mrs. James of 822 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 Marshalltown was
«n over Sunday visitor in our city.
Mr Woods is taking his vacation, from
•here he went to St Louis to spend a
few days.
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
JIO one has a sure thing1.
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 young people
are preparing to. go to Colfax next
Tuesday. The merchants will run an
excursion, and as all the employees
will have a holiday they, will go to
Colfax to enjoy themselves.'
ta last Monday evening a surprise
.party waa given at the home of
MT.
«nd Mrs. Bratton, 1*S2 Center street,
\1B JMMT'. of lflse LaveaaSeabrooka.
\The«v«ning enjoyment was dancing
,#adl»fr«»hmenta. A number of prea
ate .were reoelved, and all
^onjoyablt time.
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
renin was spent in asocial way and
a jolly good time was had by all'.
Mr. Coalson
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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
Maaon City
It is expected that a larger crowd
will attend the Sunday Schoel picnie
this year than has ever attended here
tofore. The school has a membership
of 125 and almost every one is prepar
ing to go. Each expected to bring a
friend or two.
'Mrs. A* M. Rivers returned
Monday after an extended 'visit with
her parents in Tennessee. She was call
ed thereby 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 he can visit
his home of thirty-five years ago once
ayearj 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
atop 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. It.
& 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 ths direc
tion of Mr. Williamson was only 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. Miss 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
Col'.c, 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 every town
in Iowa to introduce a high class mag
azine, the greatest educator in the
world. Agents makes from 92.00 to
95.00 per day in their own towns liber
al commission to either sex, send two
cents stamps for reply. Address Rev.
A. L. Warrick, Sioux City, la in care
ottirreteson Hotel.
GLIMPSES, OF MIDWAY,/
The Greater Midway of the Grea
ter America Exposition surpasses
anything of its «Jass ever conceived
in this country with the possibleex
ception of iu famous! prototype at
the World's Fair. ?h» iirtof at­
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 of 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
Vanity-Fain
Excursion Tickets to the Great
American Exposition, to be
Held at Omaha, Neb.,
Until October 31, '99,
Via the Nortb-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.
Thursday morning session was devo
ted to the completion of its business
The street parade of the grand lodge
offtcere 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,oeed the Grand Lodge session of
1899. 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
w».
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. Treasurer—William Coalson,
Des Moines.
The next session will be held in Ot
timwa.
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 three,, 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
a tireless worker, and has the interest
of masotary at heart.
The boy was some what impressed by
cupid while in the city.
As usual the Marshalltown lodge
made a good showing.
The entire session was very harmon
ious.
Mr. J. H. Shepard was very much
missed, aa this was the first
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Held Its Twelfth Annual
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
•very lodge in the jurisdiction is repre
sented 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 its
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 Grat
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 the Heroines of Jeri
cho, the woman's auxiliary of the order.
The annual election of officers for the
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 of the deceased members.
O.
L. he
has mitaed since 18S1—alsoMr. E. T.
Banks. -v
What has become of G. H, John
Reeler Of Mason City, P. G. IV. Gillam
of dU Moines and P. G. M. Washing
ton ttf 8krax City, was the question
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often 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 tliree cities.
^9H»1 credit is due Worshipful
Marter Warren for his tireless efforts
in seeing that all 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 his 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 bim 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 a new 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 are
doing what they can to promulgate
Free Masonry among our people. We
trust they will continue in the good
work and that the fame 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
eit, 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 connty,
will begin in Wapello. There are
a number of colored people here, most
of them are miners except the eity cf
Ottumwa. In Keb they are doing
farely well in the mines, they have a
colored band of a boat 15 pieces and it
is improving nicely. In Ottumwa we
found the city increasing and several
business buildings going up. Quite
number of the colored people are work
ing in the Morrell Co., Packing
house, several holding responsible po
sitions. Mr. Z. Taylor runs an express
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. El King is anoth
er farmer.
As our worthy agent who recently
married and moved to De9 Moines we
were compel to select a successor to
Miss Owens so we found a lady gradu
ate from tbe Ottumwa High School,
who by the recommends seem to be
very efficient aud 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 bouses on
on them. In Mount Pleasant we found
things rather quite, aa the colleges
were all vacent for the summer. VVe
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
conducts a first class shop. He has
been in business for 43 years and haa a
nice little sum laid away for the chilly
day. Mr. W. Aunt &. Sons conducts a
shoe shop on Main street, they came
from St. Louis, Mo., here six years ago.
Mr S. L. Ti|f, a prominent Odd Fel
low, is mail carrier, while Samnel Lee
wears a star es a city peaee maker.
Mr. J. L. Brooke owiu a beautiful
home, also Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, while
Archie Mitchell is werlrjjpg 'fa the
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poultry house as assistant foreman.
Several men work ia the Burlington
Lumber Mills. Mr. H. Cooper, a suc
cessful business man, is a Collector and
Real estate man. The churches and
secret orders are doing fairly well.
We were 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 tbe delegate
ffon 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 tbe 12th is the day selected
by some people of Keokuk to hold 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 are 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, acoompanied 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 entertainiaing speaker. He
will soon be in Ft. Madison, Burling
ton, Mt. Pleasant, Ottumwaand Mucha
kinock. Please watch your local
papers and posters for the date in your
town.
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DAVENPORT REPORT.
Miss Fletcher of Galesbarg III., is visit
ing her sister Mrs. W. D. Parker.
Tbe D. 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 ils 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, they
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 as 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., rG. O. Terrell of
Muehakinock responded to the welcome
address in a way that done honor to bim
and his great city
E. W. Eabanks cf Ft. Madison was
introduced and spoke briefly but to the
point. D. G. T. J. W. Smith of Keokuk
was introduced to epeak on friendship
which be did in noble msnner. D. G. S.
S. L. Tigg of Burlington was introduced
to speak on love wbieh he did in a way
that showed he is worthy of the position
he holds. D.
D.
M.-James Dixon of
Muchakinock rpoke on Truth which was
•try good. D. G. M.» J. Thomas oi
Ft. Madison responded to ihe welcome
address. Rev. Smothers of the city was
assigned The Word Oddfeilowship which
he handled to perfection. After a nice
programme was rendered The House
hold Ruth served icecream and cake free
to about 308 people and all had a nice
time. Will publish balance olthe session
next week.
MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.
Quite a number from this city attended
quarterly meeting in Oskaloosa Sunday.
Rev. 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 tbe meet
ing, H. A. Armstrong. Township Trustee
W. M. Cary Township Committeeman,
delegates to County Convention, Geo. If.
Woodson, H. Armstrong, Rev. Brookins
W. Cary, C. Muse, Jacob Wilson, M.
Lowrv. Alternates, L. B. Coleman, Ed.
Mills, J. Lewis, G. Walker, W. Brown
and Phil Burks. In Hartison Township
Geo, Terrel of Colfax wns i"welcome
visitor last Bnadaj.
Miss EJla Battle of Bloomfield was in
tbe oity over laadny.
a part which is also included in Macha- hosdital to bis home at Dakota City,
kinock, C. Foster, Wm. Humbles and
Nelson Carter were similarly honorsd.
The race will be better represented in
Mahaska then any other county conven
tion in the state. Of these numerous
delegates it is probable that C. Foster
and G. Woodsou will also be delegateeto
the state convention to be held in Des
MOIMS August 7th.
It Is rumored that- the wedding belli
may ring in the neighborhood soon
Quite a large delegation otOdd Fellows
and theirfriends left Wednesday for Dav
enport to attend the Grand Lodge of the
G. O. of O. F. which convened Tues
day the I8th and Thursday. The party
on an excursion 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 anticipated by all.
Rev. Hunter will deliver another lec
ture here at an early date.
Sunday is the day for the long waited
and ranch talked of organization of the
M. C. A., let all tnrnout.
Attorney Geo. H. Woodson has a foree
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 necessary as
sistance to seenre his release.
KEOKUK NOTES.
Mrs. Vincent Fields who has been
quite sick is improving.
Miss Margaret Draine left Thursday
evening for a visit in Montgomery City,
Mo.
Miss Bertha Alden is visiting her
in Minneapolis.
Mis# 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 ih the interest of
the paper. He is 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 Gibbsons' Opera house.
Mrs, A. Alexander who has been ill
for some time is still quite sick.
The funeral of Mr. Louis Cark, an
aged \eteran 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 12.
The annual picnic of the A. M. E.
Sunday School will be given Friday
July 21, 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
tbe church Thursday evening.
Henry Ross leaves this week to join his
mother Mrs. £. A. Comly 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
no flock ho we're well attended, but one
dead lamb is there. There is no fire-side
howso'ere defended but has one vacant
chair.
THE CHURCH QUESTION.
The question has been asked, why are
the people of this place so indifferent
about going to church? Tbe 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 muBt needs liavs a cane or a
crutoh, but in that case no support was
for tbe lame and the blind and the halt all
danced, yes and scL.
r«ll
down on that
glassy floor bnt they got up aud 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 ran or go up with tbe tent or
be flattened ont with a pole as they did
last year, you know it takes a great deal
to convince 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 tinda he has a willing sub
ject he will surely stay by it.
[Last Week's Correspondeanc.]
M. Dowdy and M. Askew has returned
home after a weeks visite at Yankton
Jas. Wright has removed his mother
Mrs, M. Wright from the Samaritan
Mrs. Wright is hopelessly parallsed.
Miss L. F. Foote of Philadelphia. Pa.
spent a coiple of weeks in our city ex
hibiting tbe Vice tifaoe Polish at B.
Davidson's department store left Sunday
for Eue Claire, Wis., Miss Hawkins
being given the position and will give the
ladies a shine.
Mrs. Jas. Washington his gone to
Lexington. Mo. to visit her mother from
then sha .will go to Oarslton, Kansas City
aad Excellaior Syciaga, she expects to ho
gone abont six wnehe
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No. 7.
A pleasant party was given by tbe
young people at the ozy home of Mr.
and Mrs. Sturgison last Thursday, even-,
ing. musio and singing were the features
of the evening.
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.
Mrs. Blla Davis who has been visit
ing her daughters left for her home
Sunday morning.
Miss Emma Oliphant left for her
home Friday.
Messrs. Woods, of Marshalltown
Frank Blagburn, of Dee Moines, Mes
dames Gould and Ella Davis visited
the tower last Friday. All had a jolly
time.
Mrs. Lora Foy of Moline is in the
city visiting friends a few daya.
Miss Etta Davis of Cedar Rapids is in
the eity visiting a few days.
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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. Palmer who has. been visit
ins relatives in this city returned to
her home in Des Moines Friday. -f
Mrs. M. Graham who has been visit- r.
ing her mother returued to Keoknlc
Thursday.
J. K, Thompson was a visitor in the
city Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. Frank White, Theodore
Brooks and Bert Bramble were cake
walkers at the Casino in Keokuk last
week. I
Mrs. A. Kinney is visiting in Devon
port.
Mr. Hiward of Chicago is visiting hia
aunt Mrs. L. Smith.
ALBIANEWS.
The camp meeting has continued all of
this week Elder Bundy was with them
from Tuesdsy until Friday. Rev, Burton
has been assisting the latter part of the
week. Rev. Johnson was with them over
Sunday, the meeting closing on Sunder
Miss Cooper of Knoxville passed
through our oity enroute to Chariton.
A wedding occured in our city on July
tbe 5. Mr. J. Rivers of Aibia married to
Miss Maggie Gray of Lost Creek.
A number of Hocking Valley people
attended tbe camp meetings Sunday.
Henry Boman will attend the Grand
District Lodge of Odd Fellows in Daven
port, he is a delegate from the Aibia
lodge.
CEDAR RAPIDS UDGETARIAN.
A. M. E. Sunday School will picnic on
the 20th at Riverside Park,
Quite a number of our people are think
ing of going up to Columbus Junction
tbe first oi August to attend the union
picnic.
There will be a grand emancipation
celebration in the Rapids tbe 22nd of
September under the auspices of the A.
M. E. jnurch. It is anticipated that a
good time will be had both financially and
socially. 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 Koek Island, where she is the guest
of Mrs. J. Bell and sister Miss D. Hannan
They reports a pleasant visit.
Mr.and Mrs. Archie Prico arrived in
our city last week to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. Addie Perkins and little son Mayo
returned home toe 14th from a seven
weeks visit with the formers parents.
We are glad to know thst O. B. Clairo
is doing a thriving business at bis placa
on Third street, if you want good iea
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 the first Sunday
in August, every one should come out
and hear him.
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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 ytt 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 went to Des Moines for a short
visiti]
Messrs Louis Johnson and Fred An
thony spent the fourth In Fraser.
Miss Ethel Brooks of Des Moines is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson.
Mrs. Duncan went to Des Moines
Taesdciy after a long visit with bar
mother.
Misses Terry and Lily Coleman wcra
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
fromrieblahoukt have their name on the
subscription paper of Geo Beowa. Mr.
Biown JsttMoflNalooUeoler of a newly
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