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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL, XIX, No. 27 CITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts will leave this week for Macon, Mo. Mrs. Emma E. P., re, Dress making, wishes patronage of friends—1315 Day Att'y. S Joe Brown was attending to legal business in Boone last Tuesday. Miss Marie Parsons of Hannibal, Mo. arrived in our city as guest of Dr. and Mrs. Dulan, 1619 E. Walnut street. Mrs. Martha Grimes of Maple street underwent an operation, Wednesday at the Methodist hospital by Drs. Hoeve and Jefferson. The Elks annual memorial service next Sunday at o'clock p. m. at the A. M. E. church. All members are expected to meet in the basement of the church at 2:15 p. m. The daughter Elks will also turn out. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Jackson, 1811 Buchanan street, entertained at dinner last week Rev. B. U. Taylor, Miss Zella Davis, Rev. and Mrs. P. S. Irvin and daughter. The Rev. S B. Moore, presiding elder des Moines district, and the Rev. Bruce U. Taylor were entertained Monday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner by Dr. and Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson, 904 Fourthreet street place. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shelton entertained at dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for ten. A most delightful time was reported. The out of towns guest was Mr. J. H. Coleman of Kansas City, Mo. The estate of the late Chas. Richardson was settled in court last week. His two little grandchildren received $755.61 as their part of the estate, after all expenses were paid. Their mother, Mrs. A. L. Richardson, is their guardian. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was in our city Thursday to attend the Iowa State Negro Bar Association. He has the unique distinction of being the first man ever nominated on the regular Republican county ticket in Iowa, but was defeated at the last election for the legislature. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the many friends who were so mindful of us during the illness and death of our dear little son, Pearson. We also wish to thank them for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Glass. LYCEUM The semi-annual business meeting of the Des Moines Megra Lyceum Association will be held at the residence of Dr. J. A. Jefferson, 904 14th Street Place Friday evening Dec 17th, at which time the officers for the ensuing year also the alternate delegates to the Inter-State Literary Association meeting will be elected. All members are urged to be present without fail. Christmas Trees Direct from forest to consumer. We have both price and quality. Special prices to churches and charitable institutions. Fine assignment, wreaths, holly, garland, bells, tree holders and electric outfits for tree decoration. Deliveries made anywhere W. C. Church, 609 W. Grand Avenue. Phone Waltut 496. At the meeting of the Intellectual Improvement club last Friday, Mrs. H. R. Grasse eniadasDHAsixmm H. R. Grays read an interesting paper, on, "The Significance of Christmas" and Mrs. H. W. Hughes delivered an original Christmas poem. Mrs. E. J. Mixon, president of the Callanan club was also present and addressed the meeting. The meeting this afternoon will be with Mrs. H. W. Hughes at Thirteenth and Crocker streets, at which time, Mrs. C. Johnson will read a paper, on, "Ideal Womanhood." Mrs. O. H. Thomas, Mrs. J. R. Drew and Mrs. C. S. Cary have returned home, after a week's visit. They reported a great time in Dubue, where they were royally entrained by Mr. and Mrs. John Wells in their lovely new home. The ladies say Dubue people are the greatest for sociability and the hills and rocks are the grandest sights to see. Mrs. Cary's family lived in the city and she met many old friends who were glad to see her. Miss Adah Hyde, one of the young lady graduates of the Iowa State University, has been employed as teacher in the public schools at Ogden, Iowa. She will leave Monday. It is the first time that Boone county has ever had a colored teacher in the public school. The school is about equally divided with both races. The Christian Culture club met at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes and the following program was rendered December 5: Song, Scatter Seeds of Kindness; scripture reading by Mrs. Anna Bissel; invocation. Mrs. D. W. We are recognized the home of exclusive Jewelry, Watches, Cut Glass and silverware. Our many years expierience in the Jewelry business have given us a knowledge by which our customers profit in both purse and quality, Everyone appreciates a gift of jewelry and the values that we offer are the best obtainable. Brown; song, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name; opening address, Mrs. Ruth Black; greetings by Mrs. S. J. Brown, state organizer; response by Mrs. Emma Black; paper, Influence of Woman's Clubs, by Mrs. James Redd; discussion by Miss Cordella Whaley, followed by Mrs. Jessure Turner; song, Bleast Be The Tie; dismissal, "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." After which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes. Corresponding Secretary BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING. The Iowa Negro Bar association held their eleventh annual meeting and banquet Wednesday at the residence of Attorney, S. J. Brown at 1058 West Fifth street. Plates were laid for just twelve, including the invited guests. Speeches were made by S. Joe. Brown, John L. Thompson, Geo. H. Woodson, Dr. A. J. Broker, Rev. Brice U. Taylor, Rev. Thomas M. Brumfield and Miss Zella Davis. Lawyer J. B. Rush, the president, was master of ceremonies. Applidend time by all present. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John L. Thompson; secretary, S. J. Joe Brown; treasurer, J. B. Rush; chairman of the legislative committee, Geo. H. Woodson. ST. JOHN'S DAY. North Star lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M. will observe St. John's Day on Friday evening, December 27th, at their hall, Tenth and Center streets, with a homecoming for all Masons of the city and their auxiliaries. A suitable program, consisting of some of the best talent of the city, will be arranged, and North Star lodge will make it possible to make this event a great success. A cordial invitation is extended to all Masons, their families and friends to be present and make this event a grand Masonic love feast. At the special meeting of Princess Zorah Chapter, No. 10, O. E. S. Tuesday evening, December 10, at their hall, the following elected and appointed officers for the ensuing year were installed by Mr. E. Tracy Blackburn, grand associated patron of Electa Grand Chapter, O. E. S. for state of Iowa and jurisdiction Mrs. Maude M. Wilkinson, W. Matron; Mr. E. T. Banks, W. Patron; Mrs. Effe Watkins, A. Matron; Mrs. Luella Wilburn, treasurer; Miss Lula Jackson, secretary; Mrs. Maude Thompson, conductress; Mrs. Julia Williams, A. conductress; Mrs. Laura Mason, warder; Mr. Walter Humbert, sentil; Miss Gertrude Hyde, Ada; Mrs. Esther Morton, Ruth; Mrs. Emma Jackson, Esther; Mrs. Anna Perkins, Martha; Mrs. Alice Graves, Electa; Mrs. Jessie McClain, chaplain; Mrs. Maude Jones, marshal and organist; Mrs. Julia Taylor, chairman sick committee; Mrs. Jessie McClain, chairman of investigation committee; Mrs. Maude Goodis chairman of entertainment committee. After the closing of installation luncheon was served. GRAND GOLDEN JUBILEE CELERATION OF EMANCIPATION To be given by the colored citizens of this city January 1 to commemorate President Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation, which freed 4,000,000 slaves, will be the biggest event ever pulled off by the colored people of this city. Every colored church in the city is to be represented on the program. Hon. George W. Clarke, governor-elect, and Hon. Albert B. Cummins, United States senator, will be present. Prof. Geo. I Holt will render classic singing with his Des Moines Choral Study club of forty voices and the pettiest sight is to be fifty little girls and boys typical of the fifty years of freedom. Program will appear next week. If you are troubled with chronic constipation, the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlain's Tablets makes them especially suited to your case. For sale by all dealers. We are recognized the Watches, Cut Glass and silk Our many years exyeri have given us a knowleed profit in both purse and qu Everyone appreciates values that we offer are the SCHLA Sixth and L RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Whereas as it has pleased Almighty God in His wisdom to send affliction upon Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Glass by taking unto Himself their baby son, Pierson, and Whereas as Mrs. O. L. Glass is a valuable member of the Intellectual Improvement club, being an efficient member of its executive committee, therefore Be it resolved that the members of the I. L. club extend deepee sympathy to the bereaved parents and commit them to the loving care and mercy of Him whose ways, while often inscrutable, are just. Be it further resolved that a copy of the request of condolence be sent to Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Glass, a copy to the Iowa State Bystander and one spread up on the face of the club's minutes. Mrs. Jessye E. McClain Mrs. Robt. Patton Mrs. Harvey Brown. Mrs. Harvey Brown. SOCIAL PURITY CLUB WOMAN PROGRAM FOR IOWA It is now past time for the work of the committee to be out. I hereby publish outline for the remainder of club year. Trusting that each club will take upon themselves the duty of protecting our race and to instill in their minds the good that can be done thereby, I trust that each club woman will do something this year to wipe out the "social evil" and gain possession of Social Purity: 1. Should social hygiene be taught in public schools? (a) In reference to morals. (b) Why? (c) At what age? 2. Reasons for choice of immoral life by women. 3. What are the many allurements that are in progress to entice our women and children? (a) What can the club woman do to prevent them? (b) How can unfortunate women be helped and saved to society? (5) What are some of the causes which lead to downfall? (6) Cheap theaters. (a) Moving picture. (b) Poison that lurks in them—also the good. 7. What can the Negro club woman do to better conditions of her race, morally, physically and socially? Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Harry Horne, Chairman of Social Purity. —Adv. CARNEY, IOWA. Enclosed find a few gleanings from this place, as we, the readers of your valuable paper, notice that you have no reporter from these parts. Also as I would like very much to be the favored one, if you want to be, we would like a small space in your paper for the following items if it is not asking too much: Items For Last Week. Death entered our midst and took the beloved wife of Henry Madden. She was a faithful member of the Carney Baptist church and leaves many relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Robert Davis has been on the sick list, but is better at this writing. Many new faces are to be seen in our little village every day. The Noonday club met at Mrs. S. Balow on Tuesday to a called meeting. Mrs. Barlow entertained her two sisters for Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs. Henry Glisp entertained her two sister-in-laws and families to a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner. The Self-Improvement club entertained their husbands and friends on the 14th of November, with Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown as guest hosts. The evening was enjoyed by singing and the reading of the red. The room was beautifully decorated in the club colors, purple and white. A four-course luncheon was served and all enjoyed a happy evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Austin. This Week's Items. A Christmas Gift bearing the name of Schlampp's Will be Warmly Welcomed the home of exclusive Jewelry, silverware. Existence in the Jewelry business edge by which our customers qualify, is a gift of jewelry and the best obtainable. AMPP'S Toonet Streets State Capitol Blvd Historical Room Mr. Charlie Homes is all smiles now. Why? Because his wife and babies have come from Colafax to live in Carney. Friday morning, November 29, the people were aroused from their slumbers by the alarm of fire, which was found to be the tipple burning, which will cause the men to be idle quite a while. The work of rebuilding was begun at once. The origin of the fire is unknown. The Booster club, which consists exclusively of men, entertained the ladies of the Noonday club and the Self-Improvement club to ask four-course luncheon last Monday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. All present had a delightful time and the ladies declare the Booster club is "all right." Teachers' meeting at Mrs. Anna Cahselh's this week. Rev. Bates of Des Moines preached a splendid sermon here Sunday. The recital by Miss D. Mae Lee, under the auspices of the Boys' Athletic club, was one of the best entertainments that has been in Davenport for many a day. Miss Lee is very fine and her coming was highly appreciated, for she had a good house. The local talent is also to be congratulated, for each number was up to standard. The Young Girl's Improved club gave beauty to the program by helping the boys out, with vocal and instrumental solos. The funeral of the late Mrs. Florence Pettiford was held from the A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Chippeannock cemetery, Rock Island. Rev. T. B. Stovall officiated. Rev. M. Toomey is attending executive board of the Baptist church at Enterprise, Iowa. The A. M. E. stewardesses will give a program at Bethel Church Sunday evening. Lessons that have impressed me most this 1912. Anyone in the audience may talk upon this subject. Mrs. Mary Jacoby of Bowling Green, M. is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Perkins. Quite a number of Rock Island people attended the D. Mae Lee recital. If you want to spend a real profitable hour on Sunday afternoon attend the Bible class at Bethel A. M. E. church from 2 to 3. Mr. Edward Sample is on the sick list. Mrs. C. B. Lewis made a flying trip to Atlantic, Iowa, this week. The sick of our city are all reported on the improve. The Bystander would make a fine Xmas gift. Why not send it to your friend for one year? Special Note—M. Florence Pettiford, whose funeral is mentioned above, was a member of Morning Glory H. H. and R. No. 1016. The members of this H. H. are to be specially commended for the sirtically care they gave to their sister while lingering unconscious for over forty-eight hours at Mercy hospital and for resuming all responsibility and expense of a very beautiful funeral. OTTUMWA, IOWA. Rev. Wharton of Buxton spoke at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night, his subject being "Prayer." All who were fortunate enough to hear him were well pleased. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Magill entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving Mrs. Carey, the evangelist, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell,江川 Campbell and Mrs. Mary Green. He was grateful revival meeting at the A. M. E. church was ended Thanksgiving eve. H. E. Clark of Battle Creek, Mich., is a visitor at the Clark home on W. Division street. Miss Edna Jones of Oakaloosa is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas, Wilson. The Faithful Few society met with Mrs. Clark on Thursday evening. Next meeting with Mrs. Campbell on Plum street. The Stewardard Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Oscar Williams on Panama street. Arrangements were made to hold a bazaar in the lecture room of the church Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17. Refreshments will be served. Mr. George Magill laid off from work last week on account of sickness. Mrs. Anna Taylor and Wm. Jackson were married Thanksgiving evening at the home prepared by the groom. Only the immediate relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. Rev. M. I. Gorden performed the ceremony. Mrs. Jackson of Delevan, III, mother of the groom, attended the wedding and is visiting at the home of her son, George, on Main street. The Girls' Golden Art club met with Miss Margurite Protam. an impromptu program was undered. Miss Edna Jones of Oksalous favored with several selections. Mr. H. W. Tompson of South Otumwa had a brother visit her last week from Missouri. Mr. John Harris of Mechanic street is reported quite low at this writing. Mrs. Hattie Stevens of Fairfield visited over Sunday with relatives. The stewardess of the A. M. E church will have a bazaar and chick in pie supper in the lecture room o the church the 16th and 16th of December. No admission. All are in DAVENPORT NOTES OTTUMWA, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Elliott entertained at dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for ten. A delightful time was reported. Mrs. Dysic Myers of East Division street, is on the sick list this week. The choir of the Second Baptist church will give a sacred recital of the Life of Christ in Scripture and Song Sunday night, December 15, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Tina Cheshire-Abner, choirist, assisted by Miss Edith Williams. The Benevolent club will celebrate the eleventh anniversary of the organization of the club Thursday in December 19. A splendid musical and literary program will be rendered. Refreshments will be served in the basement. Everybody welcome. Miss Beulah Williams of Omaha, Neb., is visiting at the home of Mrs. Luther Williams, 723 Grove street. Misses Edith and Leonora Williams entertained at a 2 o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Beulah Williams of Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Amanda Kennedy has returned from Mason City, where she visited her daughter, Mrs. Walter Davis. Miss Beulah Williams of Omaha, Neb., and Mr. Harold Gooch, our football star player, were the honored guests at a three-course dinner Sunday at the home of Miss Edith Williams, both Fith Street. Miss Birdie Williams was leader and chaperone of a linen shower given last Tuesday night by the young people on the newlyweds, Mr. ed Mrs. Robinson. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The Sunday school of the Mt. Zion Baptist church are rehearsing a cantata for Christmas entitled "Alice in Fairland." A large number of children will take part. The A. M. E. church will give the pay of "The Ten Virgins" on Christmas night. The Lyceum met at the Baptist church last Tuesday evening. They debated on suffrage, the negatives winning out. Mrs. J. B. Rush, president of the State Federation of Women's clubs, city federation last Thursday and Zion church on the black girl's burial in the evening a the Mt. dons. A nice sized audience was there to greet her. The lecture was highly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Rush is not a stranded among us. She has been here several times and her presence and lectures are always highly appreciated. She was the guest of Mrs. L. M. Coats while in our city. The Naomi Chapter, No. 7, of the O. E. held its election last Tuesday night and the following ones were elected, namely: Etta Grant, W. M.; Thomas H. Sturgis, W. P.; Anna Norris, A. M.; Golda Hackley, secretary; J. Wilbur Norris, treasurer; Irene Sturgis, assistant conductress; Virginia Shaves, Adah; Myrtle Morgan, warder; Louis Grant, seated; and the Art Culture club gave a reception Friday evening in honor of Mrs. J. B. Rush of Des Moines. The Lyceum of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will celebrate Lincoln's emancipation on Tuesday, December 30. Quite an elaborate program has been arranged for the occasion. The members of the A. M. E. church will celebrate the emancipation of Lincoln on Wednesday, January 1, 1913, at the church. A number of prominent men of the city will speak. Among them will be Mayor Smith of our city. KEWANEE, ILL. Thankgiving day as observed at Bethel A. M. E. church was a sweeping success, spiritually, socially and financially. The special service at 11 a. m. was well attended. Too much credit cannot be given the ladies who solicited and served the turkey dinner, and who decorated the church and dining room in such a pleasing manner. In keeping with the high standard set forth, a large and appreciative audience listened to a well rendered high class entertainment in the evening given by home talent. Mr. Lewis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hayse won many compliments for the way in which they impersonated the characters in the play, "Love Conquers Revenge." The comic quartet, entitled "The Fortune Teller," with Rev. Thomas as bass; Lewis Reynolds, tenor; Jennie Lewis, alto; Estella Hayes, soprano, was also a special feature. Cash money received clear from all expenses, $46.15, with $10.40 worth of provisions left. ROCK ISLAND NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Starks of Indianapolis, Ind., have arrived in the city to make it their future home. Mrs. E. Lewis of Prophetstown, Ill., is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore. Mrs. Minnie Heuston has returned to the city for an indefinite stay, after several months' visit with relatives and friends in Springfield, Ill. Mrs. C. Lousi of Springfield, Ill., is visiting in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rice, of South Rockville, Ill., W. H. Moor entertained last Thursday evening complimentary to their cousin, Mrs. John Spence of Collinville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore entertained Saturday evening, December 7th, in honor of Mrs. Moore's fifth vited. birthday anniversary. Mrs. Moore received many useful presents from her friends and at eleven o'clock, a three course lunch was served, the guests on leaving declared Mr. and Mrs. Moore royal entertainers and wishing Mrs. Moore many more happy birthdays. Mrs. John Spence, who has been visiting several weeks with her cousin, Mrs. W. H. Moore of 1240 Thiryeighth street, left Sunday for her home in Collinsville, Ill. The Eastern Star Lodge had their annual election of officers last Tuesday evening and will hold their installation Tuesday, December 17th. The Progressive Art club met in a business meeting with Mrs. James Burrus, Wednesday, December 4th. The club will meet December 18th with Mrs. C. Golden, Sr., at which time Mrs. J. H. C. McCain will read a paper, subject, "Looking Forward," to be discussed by the club. Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Penin and family left Thursday for Burlington, Ia., where they will take charge of St. John's A. M. E. church. We wish for them much success. CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA Miss Mayle Piece died at her home on South Eighth street, Monday, December 2, at 12 o'clock, age 21 years. She was only sick a short while. Mayle talked so much of getting well. She said if she did well, it was allright. But the Lord knows all things. Oh precious one from us are gone, A voice we love is still, when never can be filled. We long to have her in our midst But God has called her Home to rest. She leaves to mourn her loss, a mother, Mr. Thorns, a sister, Mrs. A. J. Gray, a brother, H. G. Price, and a host of friends. Mrs. Emma Green of Toledo, Iowa, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Robinson and has returned to home in Toledo, Iowa. Rennison, while cranking up an auto, broke his wrist. Mr. M. E. La Reintz on the sick list. Mrs. Allie Body will leave our city for Chicago, ill, for the winter. Her son, Edward, will accompany her. Mr. Body expects to spend a few days in Chicago, from their he will go to Wilberforce college. He expects to take a course in music. Mr. Body will be greatly missed among the young people on our city. ET. MADISON NOTES Rev, and Mrs. Bowles are spending part tie in Keokuk over Sunday. Will preach at the Second Baptist church in Ft. Madison next Sunday. Presiding elder, I. N. Daniel, will be in our city Tuesday and will hold quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Wednesday. Mrs. Doctor Townsley, Miss Stella Thompson and Miss Beulah Thompson of Muscatine, Iowa spent Thanksgiving in our city, the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Payton. There will be a concert at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, conducted by the Misses Harper. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Harris of Shelbina, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Sanders. Mrs. Arthur Fry of Keokuk was visiting in our city last week, the guest of her grandfather, Mr. Chas. Thomas. FOR SALE-A 12x12 Studio Camera equipped with 16x16 R. I. R. lens, also adjustable 4-side back-ground, re-touching stand, plate holders, printing frames, 500 assorted mounts, etc. etc. $40 cash takes whole outfit. Formerly used by a well known colored photographer of Philadelphia. Address box a care Bystander. MT. PLEASANT. An exceedingly interesting program was given at the Baptist church Thanksgiving and enjoyed by a large attendance. Dinner and supper was served at Mrs. Sarah Berry's home for the church. The A. M. E. church served supper Thanksgiving evening. Mr. Geo Route left for Minneapolis after a visit here with his mother, Mrs Rena Logan. Mr. John Henderson of Bloomfield spent Thanksgiving in our city. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh visited friends in Kewanee last week. Mr. Arthur Burnaugh spent Thanks giving in Galesburg. Miss Viola Harris of Minnesota spends Thanksgiving' at the parental home. Mrs. Geo. Colston of Fairfield spent Thanksgiving in our city. Miss Latisilia McCain spent Thanks-in Mammouth. Last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. M. Hughes occurred the wedding of Miss Nettie Simms and Mr. Vollie Tommy. Rev. Jackson officiated. The young people will go to house keeping immediately in a home already prepared by the groom. They have our heartiest congratulations. Rev. J. M. Buxton, the State Missionary, was in our city last week and delivered the Thanksgiving address Thursday morning. Mr. Robt Anderson and daughter, Milda Nicole, spent Thanksgiving in Keokuk. Mr. Robt Anderson attended the Myers-Foreman wedding in Ft. Madison. Mrs. N. Palmer was a Burlington --- Price Five Cents. visitor Saturday. Mrs. H. Hodge has returned from Wisconsin. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Williams. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Jr., of south Rock Island entertained at 3 o'clock dinner last Sunday afternoon. Plates were laid for eighteen. Mrs. R. Pheonix entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of her birthday. Dr. Davis and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, entertained at Collinsville, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard at the residence of Mrs. and Mrs. James Ligons on Fourteenth street. WASHINGTON IOWA The Old Folk's Concert at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving night taxed the capacity of the house and added a neat little sum to the church treasury. Aunt Sallie Davis led the singing, which was quite vigorous and entertaining nature. Samuel Hall, G. W. Black, Mrs. L. H. Wallace Mrs. G. W. Black, Mrs. A. L. Hall, and A. L. Hall also had prominent parts, and the big crowd enjoyed every minute of the evening. This was a novel entertainment and others of a similar nature will be looked for in the near future. Mrs. Nola Walker Van Kleck of Muscatine visited at the F. D. Motta home on Sunday recently. Mrs. Robt. Evans and daughters of Muscatine returned home last Friday morning after a pleasant visit at her sisters, Mrs. Walter Williams. On Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Howard entertained at dinner Rev, and Mrs. D. W. Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Black entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams dined with Robt. Evans and daughter of Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black. Mr. Will Robinson, formerly of Muscatine, is the new chef at the Eldorado hotel. Mrs. Merical and family have gone to Sigourney to join Mr. Merical, where they will reside in the future. Mr. Merical has leased the barber shop of Thos. Benton there. Mr. Chas. Berkley has returned from Iowa City, where he was at the hospital getting treatment for his eyes. They are much improved. Mrs. L. J. Phillips has returned to her home in Davenport after a week's visit at the parental Chas. Berkley home. Percy Garrett arrived last week from Michigan and will make this his home indefinitely. Mrs. G. W. Black was an over Sunday visitor at Oksalaosla, the guest of her sisters, Mesdames Lydia Hockedy and Lucy Jeffers. Mrs. Sarah Armstrong remains about the same. A niece from Tennessee has arrived to care for her during her illness. Mr. Horace Spencer has accepted the position of stationary engineer at the button factory. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Motts of Chicago are expected in Washington for a holiday celebration. Sarah Foster Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Turned, died Wednesday a. m., November 27, at 8:20 o'clock, at the Turner home, 600 South Second avenue. The little girl was over two years of age, having been born in this city September 8, 1910. She is survived by her parents and two sisters and a brothers, Cathine, Robert and Jean, aged twelve, eight and four years. The funeral service was held Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:30 at the home, in charge of the Rev. D. W. Brown. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones. Rumor has it that wedding bells will ring in the near future. CENTERVILLE NEWS ITEMS The Daughters of Tabernacle gave their entertainment at the Armory last Saturday evening. It was well attended and proved to be a financial success. Rev. J. E. Smith of North Sixth street is quite ill at this writing with lumbago. Prof. Rhead of Salt Lake City, Utah, is visiting in this city and was a caller at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Evans. He is closely allied with the high officials of the Mormon church of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rev. Evans has been confined to his home for the past two weeks with rheumatism. We are glad he was able to fill his pulpit Sunday. We are sorry to see our young men to the extent that they come to blows and use weapons upon each other. Boys, you look to a higher standard of life. Mrs. D. B. Baker will entertain the Ladies' Embroidery club Thursday evening, the 12th, at their home on South Twentieth street. The cold weather that has been passing over this city and county for the past few days is pretty severe and the coal dealers are reaping a harvest from its effects. Mr. William Price and company are doing a good business at their second hand store on North Eighteenth street. Don't fail to call and see their new and second hand stock of goods. The little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cutler Robinson of North Eighteenth street has been very ill with pneumonia, but is much improved at this writing. When you have a billious attack give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are excellent. For sale by all Mrs. Nellie Entes spent the week of Thanksgiving in Des Moines, the grass of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Jeffers. The 1 R. B. M. Literary society has had two very interesting mastings since the last write up. One, in which the negro problem was the discussion, by Miss Ora Laws and Miss Letta Johnson. At the second meeting of the Society, Mr. B. T. Lewis led the discussion, followed by the members of the society. At the Thanksgiving 6 o'clock dinner given at A. M. E. church, a number of Hocking and a few Buxton people were present. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Eva Roper on Monday afternoon. The ladies were treated at lunch to that delicious dish, opusum. The S. B. Moore White Missionary society met on Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church The evening services were a solo by Mr. Pearl Thomas. Several selections by the choir and an evening lecture of the Continent of Africa," by Mrs. White of the U. P. church of this city, which was interesting and all enjoyed. On Monday evening the ladies of the A. M. E. church served lunch at the church of fish frying. Mrs. Coleman of Oksaloa is visiting with Mrs. Roper in Albia this week. Mrs. Turner and sister of St. Louis is the guest of Mrs. B. T. Lewis of this city, both being sisters of Mrs. Lewis. and Mrs. Carthon of Hiteman was at the missionary meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Carthon responded to Mrs. White's lecture in behalf of the society, which was well rendered; also presented her with a bouquet of flowers in behalf of the church. On Sunday evening visitors from Hocking were Messrs. Young, Oseby, Mrs. Burns, Miss Burns and Miss Young. Mr. Oseby of Hocking attended the fish supper in Albia on Monday evening. Mr. Monroe Davis has been down sick for about three weeks, but is some better at eating. Mr. J. Roy Grayson and Ben Grayson spent Thanksgiving in Albia. You will find that druggists everywhere speak well of Cambridge's Cough Remedy. They know from long experience in the sale of it that in cases of coughs and colds is can also be appeased upon and that it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. A. M. E. trustee rally's final report: Total collections, $96. The trustees seeing that the members worked so faithfully gave to the following ladies these tokens of appreciation: Mrs. A. A. Green, first token, $44.15, cut glass vinegar cruit. Mrs. R. V. Robinson, second token, cut glass comport; Mrs. S. Rose, third token, cut glass candlesticks. The congregation has grown to a wonderful size, under the guidance of God, and the spiritual interest that Rev. W. H. Garrison is taking in the church. Sunday there were taken in membership six persons. Mrs. L. F. Brockman has been quite sick. We hope for the better. Services at Tabernacle Baptist church were well attended Sunday. In the absence of the pastor Rev. A. Lewis filled the pulpit and in the evening Rev. W. Thomas. Subject, "Escape to the Mountains Lest Ye Be Consumed." Golden rule social at the church was quite a success financially. Rev. J. W. Morton was absent from his pulpit on account of sickness, but is better and expected home Sunday. The Bible band will give a social at the residence of Mrs. T. A. Reise on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jefferson Perkins, president. Mrs. Nora Tybor, Mrs. S. M. Field, Pro. J. Eason, Mrs. R. Richardson, Mrs. R. V. Robinson, Mrs. William Caves and Mrs. Charles Davis are reported on the sick list, also Mrs. A. A. Guard. Union prayer meeting Wednesday evening at Tebaracle Baptist church, All are invited to come. Mrs. Charles F. Davis, who left last Wednesday for Excelsior Springs, Mo., reveals the fact that he is improving. Family and friends are poud to know it. Mr. William Crumption is reported bitter. Everyone is in sympathy with Mrs. Litteral and children. A loving arm of protection will gladdly be thrown around them. The demonstration shown last Sunday bespoke each one. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. The Twin City Missionary Alliance held a very interesting meeting on the afternoon of the 3d inst. at the west end branch Y. W. C. A. A large attendance was in evidence both from Minnesota and St. Paul. Mrs. Lorca Brown, chairman of the program committee, presented the following numbers: Instrumental selection, Miss Louce Wheeldin; vocal scores, Miss Grace Whelan; Frankie Russell. Miss Mamie Hubbard rendered a piano solo. Papers were read by Mesdames D. F. Parker and Tiny. Subjects pertaining to the missionary and educational work of the A. M. E. church, both home and foreign. Elegant refreshments were served by the missionary society of St. James A. M. E. church. Mrs. Florence Duckett is president of the Alliance. The ladies of the Self-Culture club met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jerome Covington of University avenue, with a large number of their numbers present. After the adjournment they proceeded to the home of a wealthy old lady, carrying with them provisions of all kinds, been a part of the club of the university organization. Mrs. Elizabeth Echols of Thomas a sweet received the sad intelligence of the serious illness of her sister in Cleveland, Ohio. She has our symbathy. The Excalibur club meets this week with Mrs. Samuel Brown of Rondo street. This club is one of the strongest auxiliaries of St. James church and Rev. Jones feels proud of them. The Union Benevolent association will celebrate their second anniversary Thursday evening, December 19 at Tachida's hall. A program will be rendered, after which refreshment will be served. Everything free. Each member invites two friends. The executive board of the Women's State Federation will mast in Minneapolis Friday afternoon, December 13. Mrs. Ophelia Rice will be the hostees. The "Tri-City Age" official organ of the State Federation, will be out this week in his edition of Nellis France's state president, editor-in-chief, Mrs. Blanch Charleston, editor, having resigned. The funeral of Mr. Albert Young was held from St. James church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Jones officiating. The choir of St. James church, under the direction of the organist, Mrs. Emma Archer, is rehearsing a beautiful cantata for Christmas, entitled "The Star of Bethlehem." The Pilgrim Baptist church choir, under the direction of Mr. J. H. Hickman, Jr., is making extra preparations for Christmas. Mrs. Eliza remains ill at her home Miss Loreaine Beard does not seem to improve any. Rev. Father Theobald of St. Peters Claver Catholic church will, beginning with the latter part of this month, hold services every the Sunday evening in Minnesota for the benefit of the colored Catholics in that city. Mrs. Elizabeth Echols was hostess to the Ladies' Home Catholic club Monday afternoon. The Adelphi, one of the best literary clubs in the city, held a literary contest at the home of L. A. Williams on Tuesday afternoon. December 10th Mr. Branson is quite sick at his home. 610 Robert street. BUXTON BRIEFS. Little Willie Shelton is on the sc list this week. Miss Ola Webb left last Week's day for Chicago to visit her sister, Ona, who was in the hospital for an operation. News comes to us that Miss Ona has left the hospital and is doing nicely. Chas. Tandy while engaged at his duties as driver in the mine was kicked by a mule last Wednesday. His cheek is badly swollen as a result and it is likely that two teeth will have to be drawn. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Turner of Bolton, Iowa, spent a week in Buxton visiting relatives and friends. They returned last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart had a little more to be thankful for on Thanksgiving day than the average family, as on that day there came to their home a bright-eyed, bouncing boy. Mother and son doing nicely. Miss Lizzie Price celebrated the 18th anniversary of her birth last Tuesday evening. Messrs. Hurst Wheels, Johnson and Patterson, who compose the Apollo quartet, took occasion to make the evening more enjoyable to her by serenading and singing some very beautiful songs. She received many beautiful presents. Mrs. Mary Moss was on the sick list last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Spears gave a grand supper for their daughter, Ora, who has been in Omaha the past year, and who will return to that evening, who was spent in games, for which a prize was given to the winning the most games. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Jones secured first one. Those present were Prof. A. J. Hicks Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Reeves, Mrs. Alice Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Jones, Messrs. Ben Wellington, Alex Paterson, Preston Rogers and Peter Abington. All seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Mr. Minor Robinson of Ogden is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lee Garrett. Mrs. S. B. White and children after spending Thanksgiving with he parents in Enterprise, returned lome Saturday. Mrs. Simmons is on the sick list. Mr. Jas. McGrew of Wilson, N.C. the newly called Y. M. C. A. serviced in Buxton on Monday. Mr. McGrew, with his wife, comes to our association recommended by the international secretary, Mr. Moorland, and we trust the association will take on new life. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blakey are two proud young parents over the arrival of their first born, a big 12 pound boy. Frank has taken on a fatherly look already. Mother and son doing nicely. Rev. Woodward administered banism to eighteen candidates Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist church it was indeed a great day in Zion and many witnessed the Holy Spirit. News comes to us that Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Carter, who recently moved from Buxon to Chicago, had the misfortune to lose everything they possessed except a few wearing apparel by fire. Their friends here deeply regret their loss and extend their sympathy. Rev. Woodard left Tuesday for Enterprise to attend the executive board meeting of the Iowa-Nebraska State Association, which is in session there this week. The literary at Tabernacle Baptist church has again begun their meetings. A very interesting progran was rendered Monday evening. The main feature of the evening was the debate. Resolved King and Mr. Bifford Affirmation King and Mr. Bifford Nestvates, W. A. Brown, Sr. and W. A. Brown, Jr. The understory, Bonsie Williams, Messrs. P White and W. W. Jones, after care deliberation decided in favor the negative. Next Monday's program promises to be even more inter Pretty. Practical CHRISTMAS GIFTS For Those of All Ages at INEXPENSIVE PRICES Harris-Emery Co. Des Moines, Iowa Why Not Invest Your Money in a Legro Enterprise esting, at which time Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, state organizer of Women's clubs will address the meeting . W A. Brown, Jr., was chosen delegate to the Inter-State Teachers literary, to be held at Topeka, Kans., December 27 to January 2. Mrs. Ella Johnson went to Centerville on Thursday to attend the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reed. The stork is expected in the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Carter in early spring. The men in the mines are getting plenty of rest these days. Someone will be a little short of Xmas money very likely. Everybody wants to work now. St. John's A. M. E. Church Notes. We are glad to welcome home Mrs. Lillian Anderson, who has been visiting at the parental home in Missouri the past two months. She was greatly missed by the Endeavor and church in general, as she was a great worker. The Faithful Few will meet at the home of Mrs. Anna Cary on Ninth street Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. All members requested to be present. The Organ club will meet at the home of Mrs. J. T. Johnson, No. 29 East Fifth street, Thursday at 11 o'clock The Progressive club will meet at the home of their president, Mrs. Daisy Jones, of East Sweede Town, Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Business of importance. All members requested to be present. The Pastor's Aid society will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ewing on First street. The Progressive club met at the residence of Mrs. Mills on West Third street last Wednesday. Invitations are not announcing the marriage of Miss Essie Oliver to Mr. Wm. Mae Des Moines, Monday, December 16th. The deacons board will hold their meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Susie Kinr. Mrs. Laura Hill, who has been quite ill, is much better at this writing. Rufus Newsome is preparing a special program for the literary for December 16th. You will miss a treat if you fail to hear this program. The Christian Endeavor was last last Sunday by Editor Whitaker of the Ruxton Leader. The lesson was well discussed and quite a lot of good gotten out of the lesson. We are very glad that Mrs. Thos Lignon has fully recovered and is able to be out to services again. Little Numa Johnson has been ill the morning the past week. The lecture and illustrated pictures by Prof. Jewit last Sunday evening on the white slave question was well attended and highly appreciated by BUXTON BRIEFS. The boys department was visited by Bro. Stewart Mathews. In the gymnasium were twenty-five, boys, who entertained Bro. Mathews, by selling riddles. Mr. Potter acted as master of ceremonies. Bro. Mathews seems to enjoy meeting with the boys. We always leave our gymnasium door open for you, Bro. Mathews. A Des Moines man had an attack of muscular rheumatism in his shoulder. A friend advised him to go to Lot Springs. That meant an expense of $15,00 or more. He sought for quicker and cheaper way to cure it. He was given three days after the first application of this illness he was well. For sale by all dealers. Open Every Tuesday Evening From 8 to 11:30 EAST SIXTH AND LOCUST STS. P Express the Mild Medical Treatment Contains sores of testiculars Contains sores of testiculars with aids to cut and may overcrowd or go to see. My professional life is a busy study and study of Reco- ncil and Medicine. I Mail for book sent to you. DR. C. Y. CLEMENT Suite 402 Marquardt Blvd. Des Moines Ia. He has collected more than 100 laughs, then 100 loved music, who has gained the most of pure women, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether an improved popper, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never laced appreciation of earth's beauty nor failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a beadstiction."—Bessie A. Stanley. [Image of a person with a dark background and a faint face] THE "PORO" SYSTEM of Scalp and Hair treatment is based on the latest scientific and sanitary methods, and is promoted by a growth of beautiful hair. The "Poro" preparations used in connection with the treatment are made and sold exclusively by myself, having the exclusive right to that name; and I, alone, know the secret of the composition that makes the name of the skin be what they then turn the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "PORO," it will continue to do so if only the scalp and hair be kept clean. This sanitary method of treatment is also having the desired effect in helping skin to heal. If it is a fact that hair in an unsanitary condition carries the germs of disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons coming in contact with them. For treatment, call on or address: Mrs Mollie Whitty 7 6 10th St. De Mande BIG EFFORT TO AID YOUNG MEN STARTED FIFTEEN YEARS AGO How Julius Rosenwald's Generous Financial Offer For Larger and Better Equipped Buildings For V. M. C. A. Purposes Is Being Appreciated. Baltimore's Successful Tan Daye' Campaign. BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Bulletin—But few people have an adequate conception of the great part that the Young Men's Christian association is destined to play among the colored people of this country, not only as a conserver of the manhood of the race and a potent force for the religious and spiritual uplift of men and boys, but as a great force in awakening the race to the possibilities of cooperation along various lines. The Y. M. C. A. movement among colored people in this country began to take root about fifteen years ago when Dr. Jesse E. Moorland and W. A. Hunton were employed as international secretaries and placed in charge of the work. Associations were organized in a number of cities, and the work began to grow. Nowadays, the C. M. A. houses homes for the C. M. A. are given to give way to modern buildings of large dimensions. The Washington Y. M. C. A. is the first among the colored people to occupy a $100,000 building. Its magnificent house at 1816 Twelfth street is now the scene of varied activities and a most praiseworthy work. The colored people of that city subscribed $32,000 toward the erection of the building. Less than $5,000 of the building remains unfinished, and the interesting matter that the first colored Y. M. C. A. in the world was organized in Washington in 1833, just two years after the beginning of the work. Fine Offer of a Chicago Merchant. The great movement for modern association buildings for the race has grown all over the country since Julius Rosenwald, the wealthier of the Chicago merchant, that raised $75,000 for an associat- DR. J. E. MOORLAND. magnificent offer was made a little less than two years ago, over $900,000 has been pledged for new buildings in various sections of the country since Jan. 1, 1911. Of this amount the race has subscribed $280,000, nearly half of the money raised by Mr. Rosenwald's interest in the work among colored people begin when he gave $25,000 toward a new building in Chicago. The colored people of that city gave $17,000, and an $189,000 building is now nearing completion. International Secretary J. E Moorland, who conducted the Chicago campaign, was invited by Mr. Rosenwald to his home to talk over the possibilities of building among the colored people of the country. With his usual enthusiasm Dr. Moorland gave a graphic picture of the work being done and its possibilities, and shortly after that came the announcement that Mr. Rosewald would give $25,000 to any city that would erect a $100,000 building. Successful campaigns have since been conducted in Philadelphia, Springfield, O. I. in dumplings, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Atlanta and in Baltimore. In each city the race more than met expectations. Similar ones are now being planned for Clutchman, Kansas City and New York. J. E. Moorland Called Live Wire Man. The Baltimore campaign closed on Thanksgiving day with $31,000 subscribed. This was $4,000 more than was asked. The Y. M. C. A. composed of white men has pledged $60,000, and the $25,000 offered by Mr. Rosewald will be used in erecting a modern building remarkable in that it was the work of all classes of citizens, who worked indefinitely during ten days to rub the sum needed. W. F. Bierdelenbode, general secretary of the Association of Mining tapes, A. R. Bierdelenbode and In- dustry. Protective Review. When a telephone like is electric statically charged the telephone acts as a condenser. The winding server as one plate of the condenser, the frame of the receiver as the dielectric and the person who is holding the receiver to his car as the other plate of the condenser. In order to prevent this condenser from discharging through the person, a German inventor provides a grounded metallic cover to the receiver, the capacity of which somewhat greater than that of the 1. ternational Secretary Moorland, who directed the campaign, were the leading spirits in marshaling the host of workers. All of the newspapers, especially the race papers, added material in the campaign that caused people of both races to marvel. Even the Baltimore Sun has moved editorially to praise the race for the fine results of the campaign. Secretary D. Berdelenbeen is one of the younger men who have consecrated their lives to Y. M. C. A. work. He received the finishing touches of his education at Lincoln (Pa.) university. He taught school for awhile in Texas and entered Y. M. C. A. work about seven years ago. Dr. Moorland has given the best years of his life to the work. He is a native of Ohio. After W. F. DE BARDELEBEN. graduating from a college at Ada, O. he studied theology at Howard university. Washington. He is now a member of the board of trustees of Howard university. A "live wire" man in every sense of the word and deeply interested in the work of saving young men, he has rendered yeoman service for the cause. He states that he believes that the splendid way men and women of the race have co-operated in a number of cities in the campuses of buildings is that way for general co-operation along civic and economic lines. He believes that the money pledged will be collected easily and that the value of keeping pledges will be brought home to many. Splendid Opportunity For Workers. The work that the Y. M. C. A. is doing for the race centers in a department headed by such well known men as Alfred E. Marland, chairman; William Shone, vice chairman; Frederick B. Schoek, treasurer, and Richard C. Morse, general secretary. Such men as W. Jay Schleifelin, Grace Foster, Lucien C. Warner, N. W. Harris and Frank K. Sanders serve on the general committee. Dr. Moorland and Mr. William A. Hunton are the secretaries with general administrative powers. John B. Watson, Atlanta; Robert P. Hamlin, St Louis; Channing H. Tobias, Augusta, Ga. and David D. Jones, New Orleans, are also employed as international secretaries. A great opportunity exists for conscientious men to serve as general secretaries for this rapidly growing work for the moral, religious and mental uplift of the men and boys of urban communities throughout the United States. NEW IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Plans For Permanent Central Power and Lighting Plant Considered. For more than a quarter of a century the Tuxedoque Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuxedoque, Ala., has steadily grown not only in the size of its plant, but in the usefulness of its graduates and in the influence which it has been able to exert upon racial conditions throughout the south. The physical growth of the institution has brought it to the point where it is absolutely necessary that a condition of operating in a more complete and up to date heating system, water system, sewerage system, as well as a permanent central power and lighting plant. The trustees have had a competent engineer at work for several months studying the problem. He has now prepared plans which will make a saving of at least 20 per cent in the cost of operating a plant over what we are now paying. The entire cost will be $237,728.90. I am glad to say that Alfred T. White and the Misses White of Brooklyn have promised $25,000 toward this amount, provided the remainder can be secured, says Principal Booker T. Washington. In view of the work that Tuskegee has done and is doing for the whole country, the trustees feel that the school is justified in asking for this amount of money, which it is hoped will be secured within the next few months. Frederick M. Johnson's New Invention. The new bolt food feed recently invented by Frederick M. Johnson, an Afro-American veteran of the Spanish-American war, has been sent to the war department for investigation to its meets for use in the army. Johnson claims that the instrument will fire 300 shots at intervals of twenty seconds in succession. "When you feel any temptation somin' along," said the friend and ad riser, "you mus' say: 'Get the beehle me, Satan.'" "Yes, I did. I done said," answered Erase Pinkley, "do as I imagine I hath been an answer me back; all right, but be wise to same way pathines, but learn no diffrences to me which cause a obsession." Rev. Morton of Plattsburg, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. Vernon Rice went to Muskogee, Okla., last week to see her father, who is very sick. Mr. C. B. Mason of Omaha is now a resident of t his city. Dr. W. S. Carrion, I. F. Ramsey, J. H. Kelley spent a few days of last week hunting in Kansas. The latter is an attorney and he possesses more dexterity with the rifle than the others. We accept his statement. However we don't think it will be necessary for them to open a market to dispose of their game, as it was not that plentiful. I think it safe to say that all Afro-Americans will be glad when Jack Johnson finishes the last scene of his many acts in which he is the principal offending actor. Mr. John Holden last week for a month's visit with relatives and friends in different cities in Texas. The funeral of Mr. E. Clarke was held at New Hope Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Clarke's home was in Olathe, Kans., but he had been employed in this city for several months, and events were present to attend the burial. Miss Myrle Stone, one of the teachers at Lincoln school, who has been sick for about a fortnight, resumed her duties again this week. was in the city a few days the next week. Not long since at Joplin, J. Brownlee and Charles Houston were arrested and charged with entertaining white girls in the former's office and on five counts with misdemeanor. Their bonds were fixed at $1,900 each and by reports sent by the Associated Press an exodus of colored people from Joplin had taken place, fearing mob rule, etc. These latter reports are false, for Mr. White, who is now in this city, but was in Joplin at the time they were arrested and had their preliminary hearing said to the Bystander representative that a block was erected where the trial would hold you could not see any crowd or hear any talk of lynching, and colored people were going to and fro from their work the same as usual and none left the city on account of that episode. Miss Jessie Chester, after a very pleasant visit of a few weeks at Muskogee, Okla., has returned home. The News-Press building, corner of Ninth and Edmond streets, is about completed and we are pleased to inform the many readers of the Bystander that Mr. N. E. Hicklin, an Afro-American, had the contract for plastering all the rooms in that building. The two principal addresses that were delivered at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday afternoon, "The Study of the Bible," by Rev. Stewart of Wathena, Kans, and "Race Unity," by Dr. E. W. Thompson, the regular meetings are held every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 p. m., and the office's extend an invitation to all men to attend their meetings. DAVID FREEMAN, Kemut, Nova Scotia. These tablets strengthen the starch and improve the digestion. They also re regulate the liver and bowels. They are far superior to pills but cost no more. Get a free sample at All dealers and see what you did medicine it is. PLEA FOR SELF-RELIANCE Charles G. Dawer' Good Advice to Young Men in Business This is a hard world in business. I always have been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lend a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men you who tried to get you to emulate speculation with your own aspirations, which would help you to "easy money" - Be self-reliant. Make your own investment into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep you hand on your pocketbook as you travel first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who could take through the fraud and misdeeds of yourself and yours you will then, writes Mr. Dawes on the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand where most of the other fellows have only their eyes. In this alone you will have the advantage of them. Boca Washington Portrait A rare and curious mezzotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, ate," as she was dated March 14, 1801; by J. Hinton Linley, a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III. as it does the Father of His Country. Father, who wrote the "Fornaged Portraits of Washington," says that only one the pression of the mezzotint came under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clinton nor the Carr son sale of Washington. Insist on Yellow Four Charles Christodou, an expert Jour and grains, sources it, about of the new situation brought by the bleached Four decision, he says in a communication, to the editor commenting on the bleached Four decision: "The house will now row in sist on yellow tinted or even green, and will learn to realize that a natural four vert, white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in air as slimes do muscle building values are concerned." "As from 55 to 90 percent of large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is ter-reachable"—National Food Magazine AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS There was a "run" on the Mechanic's Saving bank of Richmond, Va recently, but instead of going into the a.r. President John Mitchell, Jr. went down to friendly white banks and got a cartload of money and piled it upon his cashier's counter, with order to pay every depositor that demanded his money. The "run" did not get after the depositors were convinced that he would pay the bank. The officers of two white banks stood near Mr. Mitchell and the cartload of money as the depositors lined up, to the window. The "run" was starred by a man who wanted a check cashed after bank hours; the "run" was stopped by the president of the bank who was ready to pay dollar for dollar on demand. We congratulate Mr. Mitchell. When ago bankers and business men genetically matched themselves as they are learning to do it, they will pain more and more the confidence of their own people and have plenty of white people to back them up in times of trouble—New York Age. Procrastination sometimes saves a man from making a fool of himself. There are five cities in the United States with a negro population exceeding 85,000, and only one of these is within the domain of the old Confederate States. Evidently the race problem must be decided as a national, not a sectional question. As long as New York and Washington remain the negro centers of the north and south all parts of the country are interested in the destiny of the body of citizens whose condition almost split the United States into two governments 50 years ago. If the negro desires to be rated as a true and full fledged citizen he must learn the worth of a good road as well as a good church house. After he has learned the advantages of a good highway he must feel that he is a unit factor in making and maintaining it.—Palestine (Tex.) Plainlander. Memory is the thing that brings painful thoughts to the minds of most men. Inherited money has made a moment of many a bright boy. The negro in business has been making unusual progress. In 1911 the American negro. engaged in farming, merchandising, real estate, manufacturing, lumbering, insurance, printing and publishing, engineering and banking, contributed over $100,000,000 to the wealth of the nation. It has aptly said that "the race creates a greater gets left in the distribution." The negro in business is this: How to make the raw material produced by him not the end of his effort, but the basis of his individual activity. Through persistence, initiative, and cooperation, thousands of negro men and women in all parts of the United States have developed small business ventures into substantial business enterprises. They have saved and invested money simply: they have put into their everyday life the equipment given them by Dr. Washington and other men who are vitally interested in the race's welfare. Today the outlook for the negro in business is not only bright, but actually inspiring. Negro men and women are quietly getting a firm hold on the essentials of success in business—the expansion of business, the opening of factories, the establishment of banks and the better appreciation of commercial purposes. Negro men and women have the importance of the 10,000,000 negroes in America becoming the owners of the 270,000,000 acres of unused and unoccupied land in the south and west. He declares that if white men can establish and operate saw mills, coal mines, brick yards, lime kilns, and other businesses as to secure own and develop, manufacture, and trade in the natural resources of the country. He declares that in at least 25 places in the south and west negroes may build towns and cities similar to Mound Bayou in Mississippi and Boley in Oklahoma. To carry on this constructive work negro men and women from the colleges and universities are needed. To increase the business strength and influence of negroes, men must be locally in the state and in the nation. By the side of the teacher and the minister, there must stand in helpful relation the independent farmer, the real estate owner, the manufacturer, the merchant and the banker. There are places in the south today according to Dr. Washington, for 5,000 additional negro dry goods stores, 8,000 grocery stores, 3,500 drug stores, 2,000 shoe stores, 1,550 mallory stores, and 2,000 nong banks "Developmen and activity in all these" according to Dr. Washington, for 5,000 commercialized as a race—to be merely breadwinners, hewers of wood and drawers of water. It means that we shall be producers of bread, owners of bread, manufacturers of bread dealers in bread, and that we shall gather wealth from the bread bustness, which can be turned into the highest and best things of life. We are to be owners and users of wood in a way that will bring to us happiness, usefulness and prosperity. There are so many people willing to do things, but few actually set to work. The man who gets lonesome must have mighty little imagination. The gambblers of New York appear to be convinced that dead men tell no tales on them or other police allies to the district attorney, so the supposed tattlers are murdered at the psychological moment, as Rosenthal was. Big Jack Zellig went out that way not long ago shot down a brief day light as a police officer and would be better for his taking off. New York deserves and pays enough for the best and cleanest police service, but it seems impossible to get what it pays. The average negro in New York has no reason whatever to think well of the police, as he is generally regarded as a suspicious person, with out regard to his character or an appearance. That the percentage of negro population of the national capital decreased between 1890 and 1900 is shown in a bulletin that has just been published by the census bureau. In 1900, 31.1 per cent of the population of Washington was colored, while two years ago this percentage had been reduced to 28.5. Bridge whist is not the safest bridge upon which to trust the housekeeping cash. The stamp of a woman's foot is undoubtedly the stamp of disapproval. Marrying for money is mighty poor business. The truthful husband is always in trouble. Too many rolling stones puncture the tires. Even though it be a wilful waist, most men enjoy encircling it. Questionable transactions are the ones that will least bear questioning. Delicacy of sentiment in man is not so much the exception as the suf fragrettes would have us believe. Cut peaches in half without gellies and try in butter a sprinkle with powder. To Educate the Public in Needs of the Navy. League Will Employ Retired Naval Officers to Lecture on the Necedaity of Adequate Defenses—Expect Good Results. Washington—Initiating a movement of the Navy league for the education of public opinion on the subject of the necessity of adequate naval defense, Col. Robert M. Thompson of New York and Washington delivered a lecture at Princeton university the other day. He was introduced by George B. McCillian. The subject of his lecture was "The Navy." Within a few weeks the Navy league, which Colonel Thompson has done much to vitalize, will send Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, retired; Commodore A. V. Wadham, retired, and other distinguished officers of the service to lecture on the navy before chambers of commerce and universities; and the organization of the Navy league is being rapidly extended. That plain talk from great sea commanders will drive home in the minds of citizens of the nation the salient truths of the dependence of the country upon its fleet is fully realized by Colonel Thompson, Gen. Hacever Porter, Mr. Henry H. Ward, Mr. A. H. Dadmun and other prominent members of the Navy league. Few men can make a more effective statement than who fought the Gloucesters go gallantly at Santago and was a battleship and divisional commander in the cruise of the battleship fleet around the world. But this is not all the Navy league is doing. An excursion of Navy league members to the Panama canal during January and February is in contemplation. The fundamental importance of the canal to American naval defense is apparent. Inquiries are now being sent out to all members of the Navy league to ascertain how many would like to make the voyage, which will also take in other points of interest in the Caribbean, consuming in time probably three weeks. A steamship may be chartered especially for the use of the party. FOOT POWDER FOR SOLDIERS. The war department, which is looking after the feet of enlisted men with renewed vigilance, has just ordered through the surgeon general's office 30,000 cans of foot powder to be used in connection with adhesive plaster, both of which articles will be supplied on requisition of medical officers. The provisions of the general order, which provides for the proper protection of the feet of enlisted men, has attracted wide attention in the military service. Commanding officers have been discussing the extent to which they must personally fit the shoes to the feet of their men. The "foot powder" order is regarded as acutely scientific and is said to be in extension of the two officers following practical experiments with the styles of shoes best adapted to army wear. CAUSE OF DISPUTE. A heated discussion is raging before the Columbia Historical society over the common use of the title "White House" for the residence of the president of the United States. One set of delivers into history declares the title is one of contempt bestowed on the historic mansion by the victorious British shortly after they partially burned it in the war of 1812; others maintain that the name was given the building in honor of Mrs. Martha Washington, wife of the first president, whom she lived on home on the river in Virginia bore it. Already the society is divided into two camps and an embryotic movement to petition for the changing of the name of the building is bitterly opposed by the "pro-White Housers," as they have been designated. 23,000 ARE NOT IN SCHOOLS. In the nation's capital more than 23,000 children are not attending school and thousands are packed away in the 140 noslouse, thickly populated alleys that are the capital's "sore spot," according to Maj. Richard Sylvester, superintendent of police. The police chief told the Presbyterian Men's club, in connection with the home missionary movement, that the condition of the city was of the country was bad beyond belief. Ministers of the city have been asked to set aside the first Sunday in December to be devoted to a general protest against alleys conditions. MONEY FOR ARTIFICIAL LIMITS. The surgeon general of the army estimates that $85,000 will be required for the purchase of artificial limbs and apparatus during the coming year. Last year 94 artificial legs, one foot and five arms were distributed to afflicted soldiers. Under the act of congress of June, 1870, and subsequent amendments, 23,527 disabled soldiers and sailors have been furnished artificial limbs or apparatus, or have received compensation in money. Presto. Change! "Gill at Billson's lodging house, are you sad?" "No, at the Cholmon-Jesley apartments." "When did you move?" "Didn't move. They just changed the name and put up the rent." Explained. "Pop, why do they call a man a pinhead?" "Because when he attempts to penetrate any idea his head won't let him go very far." MAY BUY MONTICELLO. That one of the first things the house will do after congress reconvenence will be to pass the Monticello resolution favored by Mrs. Martin W. Littleton, wife of the New York representative, is the option of Representative Robert L. Henry of Texas, chairman of the rules committee. He is going to keep her fight to have the government purchase the home of Thomas Jefferson, now owned by Representative Jefferson M. Levy of New York. The resolution provides for an investigation of the subject in preparation for the purchase. The senate has already passed the resolution. Hearings have been held by the house rules committee and the resolution is favored by a majority of the committee members. It was the senate in the house that last session inquired to the press of other business. Mr. Levy is as determined as ever not to give Monticello without a struggle. He will fight hard against the resolution when it comes up, and is trying to enlist the sympathies of other members of that body to help him keep his property. It is Mrs. Littleton's idea that the estate should be made a public park similar to Mount Vernon, which, however, is owned and maintained for the benefit of the public by a historical society. ORIGIN OF MORSE CODE. The Morse code, by which messages are faded over the vast network of wires throughout the civilized world, was not the invention of Samuel F. B. Morse, but was of Irish origin, being the old Gaeli dot and dash alphabet in use as early as 1150. This declaration by Prof. James Money before the Archæological society of Washington at its meeting the National Academy has stirred up a heated controversy. Professor Money declared that the Gaeli alphabet, or the Ogem system, as it is known, was actually the basis of the so-called Morse code. He insisted his contention was fully carried out by the records of the ancient Irish people as found in stone and wooden carvings. "There were seventeen letters in the Gaeli alphabet," he declared, "and they began with one dash, wept and dashed down, the one dash, dashed down the one dash, and then began the dots, very much the same as the Morse alphabet used in telegraph." BED3UG IS CLASSIFIED Assistant Surgeon General W. C. Rucker of the United States public health service is authority for the declaration that the bedbug is not a "disgrace." As far as he will go is to say that the notorious little insect is a "positive danger," inasmuch as it carries disease. In a special report, Dr. Rucker says that the bedbug should be killed whenever he bobs up, but to find him around is nothing to be ashamed of. Dr. Rucker says that the bedbug, the best way, he says, is to see that he has nowhere to breed. Do away with wooden beds and get metal ones. After the bug gets in, dose him with kerosene, or boiling water and bichloride, or fumigate him with sulphur. BACHELOR COTILLON NO MORE. The annual bachelor coilition, at which the wives of presidents frequently have officiated as hostesses for the unmarried men in the diplomatic, legislative and society life of the capital, is no more. Becoming too large to handle readily, the leaders have announced that the ball which for forty-five years has been one of the exclusive events of the season will no longer be held, and the organization will be disbanded. Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Taft all have been in the receiving lines at the reception of the organization's annual affairs. Professor Was a Wonder "Yes, sir," said the great professor to a gentleman to whom he had been introduced only a few moments ago. "I have given some attention to the study of human nature, and I rarely fall to read a face correctly. Now, there is a lady." he continued, pointing across the room, "the lines of whose countenance are as clear to me as type. The chin shows firmness of disposition amounting to obstinacy; the sharp-pointed nose a vicious temperament; the eyes, a dryness of soul." "Wonderful, professor—wonderful!" "You know something of the lady, then?" said the professor, complently. "Yes, a little. She's my wife." Largest Water Tank The water supply system of Calcutta includes the largest water tank in the world. It covers an area of two and one third acres, and the total weight when it is full of water is 75,000 tons. There are thirty-two miles of steel joists in the vertical columns and bracks, and in the foundations twenty miles of steel joists and ten bars. The capacity of the tank is 9,000,000 gallons of water. The tank acts as a balancer and to assist the pumps when they cannot send sufficient water into the tank. During the night hours, when the pumps provide more water than is required the excess quantity goes into the tank; when the demand is greater the water from the tank flows automatically into the mains. His Anxiety. "That fellow who filled my lege full of shot, didn't express the slightest sympathy," said the hunter. "Want he not worded it?" he had have browns down a bunch of birds if I hadn't got in the way." His First Patient Doctor—That man who just went by was my first patient. MRS. WOODROW WILSON ARTISTIC HOME-MAKER Mrs. Wilson undoubtedly will feel the thrill produced in the heart of ev- ery born housekeeper by the contemplation of the possibilities which every new abode possesses and abode* through the task is too large for one woman to supervise, Mrs. Wilson probably will make a tour of day and, with her keeper by the contemplation of the possibilities which every new abode possesses—and such an abode. Though the task is large for one woman to supervise, Mrs. Wilson probably will make a tour of inspection every day, and, with her artistic knowledge and love of home making, will add many personal touches to the house and grounds. The family probably will bring its negro servants, reminiscent of its southern home. Many of the servants at the White House are black. Thus Mr. Wilson will not discontinue the eating of "chicken," southern and American toes, in fact, the home life of the family will simply be taken up bodily and deposited against another background with not one of its integral parts disturbed. The Misses Wilson have interests of the kind that take girls from the freeide into the world and probably will find little time with their added social duties to aid their mother with the burdens of the establishment, they become a olorous or Washington serious is the question everybody is asking. Will the presence of three, young women of serious mind, instead of school girls or debutantes dreaming of their entire into the world of society with the historic environment of the president's house, deprive Washington society of the informal dances and dinners which delighted the younger set during the last administration? Miss Margaret Wilson will be trained under New York teachers. Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson is a graduate of the Woman's college at Baltimore and has thrown herself heart and soul into sociological work. What the Lighthouse at Philadelphia, which is the scene of her settlement work, will do without her, or whether she will, as heretofore, spend only Sundays with her family, is not known. Miss Ellen Randolph Wilson has in herkered her mother's skill with the arts and the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Will these young women give up their chosen avocations to live always in Washington? That a family possessing such personality will make its imprint on the character and policy of entertaining at the White House is to be expected. The policy of the Taft regime caused the invitation lists to be reduced and the number of entreaties to be reduced the impersonal crashes which prevent "the first lady of the land" from really becoming acquainted with her guests. "WHITE HOUSE BABY" INTRODUCED TO SOCIETY The most brilliant social function that Princeton, N. J. has seen in many years took place at "Weetlands," the Cleveland home of other afternoon when Miss Eather Cleveland made her formal debut into society. Society people from all of the large cities of the east were present and even four hundred guests througged place at "Westlands," the Cleveland home, the other afternoon, when Miss Esa ther Cleveland made her formal debut into society. Society people from all of the large cities of the east were present and four hundred guests thronged the large and richly furnished rooms of the home of the late president of the United States. The house was charmingly decorated with palms and chrysanthemums, countless roses and other flowers of the season that had been sent to Miss Cleveland were everywhere around the house. The guests were received in the house, the room by Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Perrine Mrs. Cleveland's mother, and Miss Cleveland. While Mrs. Cleveland did not desire to have anything detract from making it Miss Eather's day, yet she herself received congratulations, for it was the first time many had seen her since she announced her engagement to Prof. T. J. Preston, who was present. The Cleveland was gowned for the afternoon tea in white chiffon trimmed with silver, while in the evening her costume was of blue chiffon trimmed with pearls. Caters to Papu'ar Demand An entertaining Brooklyn dealer in second-hand furniture has hit upon a new plan for catering to the wants of his customers, whose preferences run to goods left in flats by "going away" owners. To satisfy the demands for bargains of this peculiarity and at the same time keep his regular stock of furniture, the dealer fits them out in tasty style, advertises that the late owner was called suddenly to Europe or Timbotoo or some other place and then holds the auction. "There is a class of bargain hunters who have a leasing to this kind of sale and who will buy in no other way," he says in excuse for his new model. "We are looking for and threat in ideas as to fitting on their flats." He says the departure pays—New York Sun. The New Order "Do you cherce extra for bread and butter here?" asked the guest. "Yes, sir." replied the waiter. "Very well. I suppose I'll have to stand it. By the way, could I rent a napkin for a fifteen minutes?" A. Great Achievement "Did you succeed in making perfectly clear to your audience what you were talking about?" "No," replied the orator triumphantly, "but I made 'em think that I knew." Just before the opening of hostilities in the Turko-Balkan war, the queen of Rou mania, otherwise known as "Carmen Sylva," wrote the following letter to a peace-loving friend in America: A “Sinaln, Oct. 10, 1912. — Dearest Madam: Your letter came to me almost like an outcry of pain almost on the very day when a fresh war is breaking out before our very doors! Only the Danube rolls its big, swollen floods between us and the dire disaster. “The king has done what was in his power to make peace between all those excited peoples, these young nations who want to feel and to manifest their strength in the only manner known upon our dark earth, where strife is the word! “I can’t write more, as I know not what the small hours of the rising day announce. All we dark like the torrents of rain that hid the sky since so many months. May your work prosper in the enlightened countries you are visiting—this is my greatest wish, dear madam. Every yours,” The queen, in many respects one of the most interesting characters in Europe, last year started the world by daring to do something never be fore done. Her autobiography, considered one of the most wonderful ever to come from the pen of royalty, ignored titled persons, court intrigues statesmen and heroes of wars, to relate the annals of a queen's private life. Few men or women of title ever had dared to pull back the royal purple and let the world for one brief moment look behind into the innermost secrets of the life of royalty. Probably none ever stepped so far as did her highness, the queen of Romania. Her revelations amused those who considered the life of royalty as comfort, and for got that kings and queens often exist in embittering conditions. The Spartan discipline endured by those who one day may be a king or a queen she showed in her meroirs in a manner which was outspoken and fearless. Her own life from childhood, the few pleasures and the many trials and tribulations which filled her heart as a girl, just because of the position in life for which she must prepare herself, quite unlike that of the care free boy or girl of modern America, is told without a softening line. ONCE A LUMBERJACK; NOW STATE GOVERNOR Ellias M. Ammons, governor-elect of Colorado, is a self-made man. He worked up from the position of mill boy to become a superior rancher, honored by several offices in the gift of the people of Colorado, culminating in his election as Governor. He was born in New Carolin in 1860, his father being a school teacher and Rap. the position of mill boy to be become a prosperous rancher, honored by several offices in the gift of the people of Colorado, culminating in his election as Governor. He was born in New York parish in 1860, his father being a school teacher and Baptist minister. His parents were poor, and in 1871 they felt the lure of the west and settled in Denver. The boy's first job was in a wooden mill. Later he worked as a lumberman in the woods, earning money to send himself through high school from which he graduated when nineteen years old. He then betame connected with the circulation department of a newspaper, later entering editorial staff and becoming associate editor before his sight failed. He then invested in a ranch. As a Republican he was elected clerk of the district court and soon afterward to the legislature. He was speaker in his second term there. He followed Senator Teller out of the Republican party and became a Democratic ranks. Mr. Ammons has a wife a daughter and two sons They Carry Disease Curr Domestic animals are declared to be disease convergers by the weekly bulletin of the Chicago department of health, issued recently. Fondling the meek, old family may cause raises, infestations and diphtheria, the bulletin says, and the faithful watchdog may bring dire communicable diseases. The parrot is found to be a conveyor of pattacosis, a parrot disease. Although not many families to whom the bulletin applies are so sick, the danger from familiarity with the cow, dog, goat or squirrel, the bulletin points to paristallical dangers lurking in these animals. Gorkscrew Way Netsy, Netty Kibby, conductor of the National Division of Sons of Temperance, in a temperance address in Worcester, pointed out the abused folly of attempting to drive awy sorrow by getting drunk. "There is no greater fool on earth," she said, 'than the man who tries to pull himself out of trouble with a corkscrew." Unclear Advice "Yee but he might as well have gone without it." "Wow," he said. "I saw the ward boss, waiting for him at the corner." "Can't Stand the Excitement. 'Are you going to the county fair this year, Uncle Ebenezer?' 'No, too bad for them kind of things. The excitement's too much for me." COMFORT IN KITCHEN MODERN INNOVATIONS DO AWAY WITH MUCH LABOR. Time-Saving Appliances Have Been Introduced and Become General— Fireless Cook Stove Proves Genuine Boon. Nowadays the men who make things have turned their attention to providing the home, and especially the kitchen, with as efficient labor and time saving appliances and tools as an up-to-date factory can boast. The modern kitchen can be a thing of the past, a joy to the woman who works in it, too great have been the improvements made. Take, for instance, the evolution of the fireless cook stone, a miracle working contrivance which banshes heat, steam, smells and standing over the stove watching the slow, tedious cooking process. Lined with seamless aluminum, rust-proof, tarnish proof and durable utensils to use with it, and a cunningly curved steam valve attachment which allows steam to heat meats and fowls, the baking of bread pies, as well as boiling and stewing. It is indeed a wonderful convenience. All that is necessary is to heat the soapstone radiators either on a gas or electric stove. Then the food, meats, vegetables, or whatever is to be cooked—cooks just as it is, and it is forgotten until the clock says it should be done. It probably isn't known that every branch and variety of the cooking art is employed with the fireless cook stove. The earlier models of these cookers showed a very cumbersome box that took up a lot of space in a small kitchen, but they have now been reduced to occupy waste space, and some of the later designs show them swinging on hinges under the kitchen table, where they may be pushed out of sight and out of the way while the rest of the meal is being prepared. Another innovation for kitchen efficiency is a porcelain table with rounded corners, made of unbreakable, unbreakable, unchippable, and at once becomes a molding board for pie baking or a meat board or bread board for cooking and slicing. This is far superior to the old wooden table tops which became the "catch-all" for grease and other substances, owing to the surface being scored from knife blades while preparing meals. The best thing of all about a kitchen table of this kind is that it can be kept spotlessly clean—really hygienically clean—by wiping off with a hot wet cloth. Picklcd Pepperc. Choose rather large peppers; wash clean, cut off the tops and scrape out all seeds. Fill with a mixture made as follows: To two quartz of finely chopped cabbage add four large onions, about two tablespoonfuls of the pepper seed, two tablespoonful of salt, and either two cupfuls of chopped celery, or one-half teaspoonful of celery seed. Pack the peppers as solidly as possible, taking care not to burst them, and press the tops back on. Lay in lays or crocks and cover with the vinegar. To one gallon, use vinegar, and half water the vinegar is very strong; add four cups of sugar and a teaspoonful of mixed rices; any spice like extra well can be used. Cover the peppers and set away where cool. They do not need sealing. Squash Pie Without Eggs Use dry squash (the hubbard or others of same quality). Cut in suitable pieces and cook in a steamer only just long enough to soften so it can be pressed through a sieve. Too long cooking will make it watery and spoil it for long time. Milk it for point only and turn it diately on the strained squash—using just enough to make a thick mixture—more thicker than when eggs are used. Add salt and sugar to taste; flavor with ginger or pure extract of lemon is good for a change. In deep pots, cook until the juice of baking Remove from oven when ceases to bubble in center. Oven should be quite hot. Italian Celery Soup Melt two rounding tablespoons of butter in a saucepan; add a small onion sliced and two cups of celery cut fine. Cook together until beginning to yellow, cover with water and cook the celery until soft. Press through a sleeve and add two cups of cream. Beat the yolks of two eggs with a tablespoonful of milk; add to the soup, carefully keeping it under the boiling point. Serve the soup with croutons and grate a little Parmesan cheese over the top the very last thing before serving. Vegetable Soup. Two quarts water, two teaspoons extract of beef, one half cup carrots, one cup potatoes, one half onion chopped fine, one half cup celery, three tablespoons tomatoes (stewed), one half tablespoon parsley, two tablespoons butter, one half bev leaf, one half cup rice salt and pepper, chop vegetables and add with rice to water with salt cook until tender (about one half hour), then add extract of beef, parsley, bay leaf and seasoning. Stock Pot Handy. The stock not is the malusing of a well-managed kitchen. In it should be collected bones, poultry, carcasses, trimming and vegetables, for any scrap is welcome. A piece of skin beef may sometimes be added for extra strength. There will be no lack of soup, gravy and sauces if this is kept constantly going; it is the foundation for them all. Eggless Pumpkin Pie. One quart stewed pumpkin pressed through a colander. Add sufficient milk to molten it enough to fill two pie plates. One teaspoon of salt, half a cup of molasses or brown sugar, one tablespoon ginger, one teaspoon of chicken or numm. Bake three-quarters of an hour in a moderate KBOKUK, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bland entertained at dinner Sunday, the 24th ult. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rush, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Frye, Mrs. Letha Golin, Ms. Frances Reeder, Mr. Geo Reeder and Dr. Flonmichael. Born to, Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Moriah street, last Tuesday, a baby girl. Mr. Fielding Johnson and Mr. W. A. Frye were in the vicinity of Croton recently on a hunting expedition. They have since been regarding quail on toast with small significance. We welcome back to our city one of our home girls, Mrs. Cleo Laron Baker, who recently visited our city her home. Her marriage to Mr. Jno. Baker, an industrious young man of our city, occurred last week in St. Paul. Mrs. Baker has many friends here in her home town, where she was born and reared. Mr. Baker is to be congratulated upon being so fortunate as to gain such a worthy young lady for his bride. May happiness and success ever attend them. Mr. Baker is now convalescent, after a siege of being indisposed. Mrs. Ruth Bright of Davenport is expected this week in the city for an official visit with the Order of Eastern Star. We crowd enjoyed the dance given by the Odd Fellows on Thanksgiving evening at Masonic hall. Miss Cecil Johnson, who recently went to Mabill, Ill., to make that city her home, spent Sunday with friends here. As St. Paul has returned to us one of our Reokuk girls like that Macmow that Macmow can do likewise. Mrs. Carter of Davenport is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carter, of 1326 Franklin street. Mrs. Nora Krys is visiting friends in Inwood. Mrs. Enoch Hawkins has been held without ball to await the action of the grand jury at the February term of court. Mrs. Jennie Snoddy entertained a few of her friends at her home on Fourteenth and Orleans avenue one afternoon of last week at an informal Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Long were recently surprised by their friends reminding them that it was the occasion of their birthdays. That their births should be upon same date is the occasion of their residence. Mrs. Frank Robertson of Quincy, Ill, was the guest of Mrs. Emma Teebau for the past week. Mrs. Teebau was hostess at a bridge party in honor of her guest last Saturday afternoon. A six-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Craig is expected to spend the Xmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Craig. Horace is an employee of the Great Northern railway. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Freeman entertained at an eight-course dinner last Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Lamb. The giving day was stent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Buckner near Mt. Clara by the following ladies: Mrs. Hattie Branard, Mrs. Ollie Goss and daughter, Elizabeth, Mrs. Emma Teebau and Mrs. Frank Robertson of Quincy. The supper given by Mrs. Anna Himmelman on both the 21st ult. was a decided success. Several ladies from Fort Madison were in our city last week to see our big dam, viz. Miss Cora Goodwin, Miss Lillie Wood, Mrs. Payton, Mrs. Anna Black, Mrs. Lizzie Ewing of Macomb, III, was among the number to you wedding bells! According to the caddess员 they are still to continue ringing. Listen for them. Mrs. Anderson of Mt. Pleasant was the guest of Mrs. Mary Carter on Blondeau street last week. Mr. Geo. Stewart of Ft. Madison was seen upon our streets last evening. Friends of Mr. Frank Fields are very sorry to know that he has again been confined to his bed. His sister, who was formerly Miss Mamie Gordon, has been summoned from her home in Mystic, Iowa, to his bedside. Miss Colston of De Moines, who has been visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Wood, has been married to her home. Miss Beatrice Anderson of Mt. Pleasant spent Thanksgiving holidays with Miss Verna Beaman. The body of Henry Berry of Peoria, Ill., passed through our city last week en route to Dakoka, Mo., for burial. Mr. Berry was the son of Mr. Samuel Berry of this city. Mr. Ralph Teebau, who is a senior student at Western college, Macon, Mo. is expected to receive the Xmas holiday gifts to his parents. All of the different churches served dinner on Thanksgiving day, from which a goodly sum was realized. For Ezema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching characteristic of these ailments is almost instanty allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all dealers. FORT MADISON NOTES. (Last Week.) The Second Baptist church served dinner and supper Thanksgiving day and the children of the Sunday school rendered a program, conducted by Miss Lena McRay, superintendent of the school. The A. M. E. church served dinner and supper and a program at night, conducted by Mrs. Lucy King. Rev. and Mrs. Bowles were with us Sunday. Rev. Bowles administered the communion Sunday morning, but owing to the inclement weather was unable to hold services at night. The Willing Workers' club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Mack on Friday evening. Oysters and ice cream will be served after the usual routine will be provided. Mr. Robeet Parker in Paris, Mo. will be actor in our city last week. He is traveling in the interest of the United Brotherhood of Missouri and will visit all the important cities in this state. Mr. Vaughn is a very pleasant an to meet and he understands the U. B. F. work. Mrs. Nelle Parker is visiting her parents. She is served in our city from her house in Rock Island, IL., last week and will remain indefinite. Mr. Charley Thomas of 327 Second street has been confined at home for the past week, but is able to be out again. Mr. Thomas is one of our respected citizens, runs a transfer, beverage and mail wagon. Rev. and Mrs. Bowles were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Redd on Sixth street. The White Rose Social club met at the home of Mrs. Archie Redd on Friday afternoon after the program was rendered. Following is the program: A song, "Sunshine" Paper by Mrs. James Bowles. Recitation, Mrs. Jackson. Instrumental solo, Miss Lena McRay. Paper by Mrs. E. J. Thomas. Officers for the next six months: President, Mrs. E. J. Thomas; vice president, Mrs. E. J. Goodwin; matriarch, Mint; McRay; chaplain and chairman of program committee, Mrs. James Bowles. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. E. J. Thomas on December 19. COUNCIL BLUFFS. (Last Week.) The musical given by the stewardesses at the residence of Mrs. Samuel Rose for the benefit of the presiding elder was indeed a success. Each number responded readily. Mr. Charles Davis sang "My Dear Old Home in Georgia, chanted by the entire house, the request of Rev. His appreciation was shown by a smile of satisfaction. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. James Terner and relatives in their bereavement. Mrs. A. P. Richardson and Mr. James Perkins are on the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Rev. Moton of the Tabernacle Baptist church is preparing to repair. Let us all lend a helping hand." "Lift as we climb." Quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church last Sunday was well attended. Members and friends in numbers enjoyed a splendid religious service. Members and friends in numbers五ive this quarter. Monday quarterly conference called to order by Presiding Elder S. B. Moore. All officers and quite a number of friends present. It was said by many the church managed the history of the church. Reports from all departments. The finance condition is excellent, all obligations met and money left, for which we are grateful to members and members of the church. Garrison are preparing an excellent program for Thanksgiving. W weish to call your attention to the fact that most infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will quickly cure a cold and greatly lessen the danger of contracting these diseases. This remedy is lavender, lime and colds. It contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given to a child with implicit confidence. Sold by all dealers. OTTUMWA. IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Williams of 723 Grove street entertained at 8 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thompson and son, Bertrand, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hemmington, Mr. and Mrs. John Woolf and B. McAden, Melinda Woolf and F. Abner and Miss Birdie Williams. The Sewing Circle and Benevolent club of the Second Baptist church are conducting a rally to raise enough money to pay off the remainder of the debt. The rally will close the first Sunday in January. Please give a surprise donation on Mrs. Dysie Myers on Tuesday evening. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all and many good things were left as a token of esteem for Mrs Myers. Mrs. Jackson of Donovan, Ill., will arrive in the city Wednesday to attend a celebration of Mrs. Anna Taylor. While here she will be the guest of her son, Mr. George Jackson, on West Main street. News has been received that Miss Daisy Mae Crump, former of Otumwa, is to be married December 18 to Mr. Earl Dundee of Spokane, Washington. We wish them happiness. DAVENPORT NOTES. (Last Week.) The memorial services of the late Rev. Jordan Chavis was held at the Third Baptist church last Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the U. B. F. and S. F. Illinois, acting master of ceremonies. The program arranged for this occasion was timely in every particular. Paper, Life and Character of Our Departed Friend and Brother, was read by Mrs. Lulu Watts. This paper was read by Mrs. T. B. Watts, giving the life of Rev. Chavis. Rev. M. Toomey spoke to the subject, Rev. Chavis As a Minister of the Gospel; Rev. B. T. Bovall of the A. M. E. church spoke to the subject, Rev. Chavis as a Leader and a Scholar. Mrs. M. Toomey sang the Farewell, Mesdame and A. Parkins duet. Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break. Resolutions were read by Mrs. Burris and Mrs. Bishop of Rock Island, State Grand Master Geo. W. Watts led in a fervent prayer. Worthy princess, Mrs. T. Adams; Geo. W. grand master of the state of Illinois. Added to our sick of last week is Miss Alice Norris of East Twelfth street. Dr. R. S. Taylor is now located in a beautiful suite of rooms at 1425 1-2 Harrison street. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Bloemfonte Hill, are visiting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs. T. L. Davis. The E. L. D. club met with the president, Mrs. E. Green, last Friday afternoon. After routine business a two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school has changed from m., m. to 2 o'clock beginning Sunday, December 1. We hope this change will be profitable. Rev. Stovall is very anxious to build up the adult class. Now is the time to show your loyalty. The Boys' Athletic club will give a musical on December 9th at Bethel A. M. E. church. Program next issue. The W. M. M. S. has taken up the mission study course as outlined in the Voice. Mr. McGaw is visiting his granddaughters in Calesburg, Ill. Sunday, December 1, is trustee rally at Bethel A. M. E. church. All members and friends are asked to pay one dollar, this being equivalent to four months' dues or assessments. This is an opportunity to set in the clear and be rid of this important obligation. Let everybody come and give a dollar Sunday to the glory of Mr. Lyman Sheppard has moved his family from Kansas to Davenport. We welcome this noble family back with us. Mrs. L. F. Phillips is visiting at the parental home in Washington, Iowa. Mr. Percy Garrett passed through Davenport on Monday from Detroit, Mich., to Washington, Iowa. CENTERVILLE NEWS ITEMS. (Last Week.) Rev. F. Durden of Kansas City, Kans., is visiting in the city this week. He is working in the interest of the New York Insurance company. He was a caller at the home of Rev. Evans, also an insurance agent, and Eighteenth street on Wednesday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner. The Roberson "Jolly Entertainer's Club" will give a big four-act drama at the Drake avenue theater Thursday evening, December 19, under the supervision of Mrs. H. L. Hicks as manager. The Thanksgiving service at the Second Baptist church Thursday, the 28th, will be conducted by the pastor. A very elaborate program will be put on in the evening. Recitations, papers, etc., by the Sunday school superintendent, and of Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, Sunday school superintendent. The pastor will join in the program with a solo. Miss Desie Johnson will preside at the organ. Mrs. L. D. Price and Mr. J. P. Gooding and Deacon Pice are sparing in making this one of the best suppers that has ever been served in the church. Quite a number of the Second Baptist church members were over to Mystic on Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. E. Smith was installed as pastor of the First Baptist church there Sunday and a rally of the members and the community in connection with the service and a neat little sum of money was raised to help finish the shingling of their church. Rev. Evans of Centerville officiated at these services. A very pretty surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Noah on East Bank street last Monday evening in honor of Mr. who liann Simmons of Buxton, who was a pleasant evening was spent in music and songs. All reported a good time. A pleasant music and good time. About were praises served. Musi features of NEWS. As we have already stated, the at $300. Buying them in large us to sell them somewhat low. this instrument been retalied as the special CLUB OF THIRI Easy Terms of $5 or in proportionate weekly pay as being most lenient and a payments to suit the regular method of selling planes appl be taken advantage of by you bers Duet Piano Bench S.Davidson QUALITY AND TRUSTWORTH World's Best Pianos club met last with Mrs. H. avenue, Mo- cular transac- tion, Roy gave remarkable pacing the Pro- reception at E. Burris in members, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, officers of the which convened church will Thanksgiv- incert in the church will sing and will appear at the like a concert people in the (ews) and children and Mr. Creed ing in Enter- s. Verteres's m. Both re- Colfax spent SEND BY THE NEXT “That you, Bass, ‘Enterprise,’ Harrist, ‘Ship by next ex- and one pair of 8-5 m plain toe, common coming in tomorrow, When the shoe dealer telephones the jobber and off- Mr. and Mrs. Cary Noah entailed the young people Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Simmons. About twenty-five young people were presen- ticed at the music and games were the features of the evening's pleasure. Mrs. L. R. Hogan was called to Kansas City, Mo., last week by the illness of her sister. Mrs. Whitfield of Rockford, Ill., wife of Rev. J. W. Whitfield, arrived in the city last Tuesday. The entertainment even by the young people at the McKinley Baptist Church Thursday evening was quite a success. Mrs. R. H. Pollard entertained at dinner last Sunday Mrs. James Legons and children and Mrs. R. Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hardin at supper last Friday evening. The Progressive Art club met last week in Herrnano with Mrs. H. Writterd 221 Thirtieth avenue, Moline, Ill. After the regular transaction of business Mrs. John Foy gave some very encouraging remarks. On last Thursday evening the Progressive Art club gave a reception at the residence of Mrs. H. E. Burris in honor of two of their members, Mrs. W. H. Moore and Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Jr., who were elected officers of the State Federation, which convened The Wayman Mission church will serve dinner and supper Thanksgiving and will have a concert in the church. The McKinley Baptist church will hold services Thanksgiving and will also serve dinner and supper at the church. There will be a concert by the young people in the evening. Mrs. Annie Holmes and children left for Orlabor Saturday. Mrs. Susie Vertress and Mr. Creed Taylor spent Thanksgiving in Enterprise, the guests of Mrs. Verterses mother, Mrs. Isaac Nelson. Both report a pleasant time. Mr. Theo. Sorrell of Colfax spent Thanksgiving at Orlabor visiting friends. Mr. J. W. Holmes was visiting friends in our city Thursday and also taken first degree into the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Kitty Knight of Das Moines was visiting Mrs. Maggie Dean. Mrs. Olivia W. Holmes was visiting acquaintances in Enterprise Thanksgiving day and reports a jolly good time. Rev Clark and wife spent Thanksgiving in the Capitol City, the guest of friends. She wasella Elliott of Des Moines was visiting relatives in Colafax Thanksgiving. Mrs. Alexander's daughter from California, is visiting her mother and sister, Minnie, who is in the hos- Mrs. Henry Banks, Mrs. Lua Edgar, Mr. J. J. 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H READ THE GUARANTEE The Kohler & Campbell Piano featured herewith is positively guaranteed by the managers and DAVIDSONN against any defect in material or workmanship — practic- ly for all time, for it is fully realized that its continuer success depends on its giving absolute satisfaction. 4 Years Time in Which To Pay If You So Desire THIS KOHLER & CAMPBELL PIANO, of which there are over 131,000 in use today, is sold by dealers generally at $300, and is an excellent value at that price; comparing favorably with planes for which $25 and $50 MORE is asked. We Bought 30 to Sell Before Xmas and can make this very special price and term inductment to those who now enroll their names in our PIANO CLUB OF THE WORLD, an opportunity to secure an instrument that is considered the very best value by the piano trade, and its many owners. 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Easy Terms of $5 Down-$5 a Month or in proportionate weekly payments, is sure to appeal to you as being most lenient and permits you to adjust the deferred payments to suit the regularity of your income. This modern method of selling piano appeals to thousands yearly and should be taken advantage of by you. Become one of our club members. Duet Piano Bench and Scarf FREE S. Davidson & Bros. QUALITY AND TRUSTMORITIES IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS World's Best Piano $165 to $1800 SEND BY THE NEXT EXPRESS "That you, Bassett? This is Jones of 'Enterprise,' Harristown. 'Ship by next express one pair of 8-4 and one pair of 8-5 men's 'bals"---vici kid, plain toe, common sense last. Customer coming in tomorrow, so don't fail us." When the shoe dealer finds himself out of sizes, he telephones the jobber and often saves a customer. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY at the Dr. Porter's hospital on Wednesday of last week. At this writing Miss Minnie seems much improved and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Susie Goodlow was down from Des Moines to spend Thanksgiving with her aunt, Mrs. Sam Deen. Mr. Drudgen had a very successful operation performed last Wednesday and this writing she is much improved and her friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Miss Stella Pierson, who has been chief at Dr. Porter's Rest Home for past two years, has resigner her po --- IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY ONE ONE DIVISION IOWA PHONE WELL BY STATE IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY & Campbell Piano can be had in any or Quarter-sawn Oak Case with some overlay on upper panel. the case is double veneered inside the case and the frame improved original scale; repeating action; ivory keys and antinous hinges on top and fall-sek. Down—$5 a Month ments, is sure to appeal to you mits you to adjust the deferred y of your income. This modern is to thousands yearly and should Become one of our club mem- and Scarf FREE on & Dros. IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS $165 to $1800 EXPRESS ett? This is Jones of own. express one pair of 8-4 men’s “bals”---vici kid, sense last. Customer so don’t fail us.” finds himself out of sizes, he en saves a customer. Every Bell Telephone is a Long Distance Station TELEPHONE OMPANY sition. She hasn't decided just what she will do, but expects to visit in Greenfield for the present. GALESBURG, ILL. Last Week's Items. Miss Helen Wilson delightfully entertained a party of ten ladies at her home. The day afternoon. The time was spent in playing whist. The first prize was won by Miss Franklin, the booby pride being given to Mrs. Ward. At six oclock a delicious four course dinner was served for the guests. Miss Lena Green of Peoria and Mrs. Lula Mason of Chicago have returned to their home, having been called here by the death of Mr. G. Green. The Culture club entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Blanche Nelson, the occasion being their third anniversary. A short program was presented of the reports of tag day was made and a substantial amount was added to the treasure. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Patton spent Sunday in Monmouth. At the conclusion of the sermon at the Second Baptist church, Sunday, Reb. Webster baptized seven persons, who joined church during the recent revival meetings. Mrs. Anna Worthington and Mrs. I. W. Bess left Wednesday for Peoria old elsewhere $239 YOU CAN'T BEAT IT to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. Bess goes from Pooria to Oceola, Iowa, to join Rev. Bess, who has charge of the A. M. E. church. Misses Adah and Mayhay Richardson have visited in Gayy, Indiana, and Garyy, Indiana. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Turpin last week, a son. Funeral services for Fred Brown, who died Sunday at Watertown, was held Tuesday at the Allen chapel. Rev. S. L. Birt preached a touching sermon. Burial in Linwood. Mrs. Frank Wilder has returned from a visit with relatives in Delavan, Ill. Nettie Franklin entertained Thursday afternoon at her home on N. Prairie street a party of ten ladies. Miss Franklin proved herself a charming hostess. Mrs. L. Leonard was hostess to the D. D. W. C. club Tuesday afternoon. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, Mrs. Chas. Davis; first vice president, Mrs. Eva. Cavar; second vice president, Mrs. John Ward; secretary, Mrs. Ella Johnson; assistant secretary, Mrs. Addie Garnett; treasurer, Mrs. Georgia Fletcher; journalist, Mrs. Blanche Nelson; critic, Mrs. Nora Leonard. Mrs. Addie Barber is enjoying a visit in Palmyra, Mo. For That Dull Feeling After Eating, I have used Chambertain's stomach and Liver Tablets for some time, and can testify that they have done me more good than any other tablets I have ever used. My trouble was a heavy dull feeling after eating. When in Keokuk, Iowa, go to Everything First Class Meals and Lunches at all hours. No. K and 10 Main Street ORIGINAL NOTICE In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county. R. B. Thode, plaintiff, vs. Middleton Manufacturing Company, Siff Bros., Clinton W. Sweet, Lampher, Skinner & Co., et al, defend- nants To Middleton Manufacturing Company, Siff Bros., Clinton W. Sweet, and Lampher, Skinner & Co., above named, defendants: You, and each of you are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, claiming of you the sum of $594.88, with eight per cent interest per annum on said sum from August 1, 1912, as justly due plaintiff upon the promissory note for $700.00 bearing date the 27th of January, 1908, made by H. Heavilin, bearing seven per cent interest per annum from February 1, 1908, payable semi-annually, and due and payable in the following installments, towit: $100.00 on February 1, 1909; $100.00 on February 1, 1910, and $500.00 on February 1, 1911, which note remains wholly unpaid, except the sum: $100.00 paid thereon April 12, 1909, and the sum of $50.00 paid thereon May 19, 1910. On April 10, 1911, the said note was renewed and extended to February 1, 1912, at 8 per cent interest from February 1, 1911. The said note is made payable to the order of plaintiff, who is still the holder of the note, and also asks judgment for $8.00 paid by him upon the building situated on the real estate hereinafter described, and for the sum of $10.00 expended by him for continuation of abstract of title to said real estate, with eight per cent interest on said several sums from August 1, 1912, and for the costs of this action, including attorney's fees. Also asking the foreclosure of the certain mortgage of even date with said note and securing the same, upon the south 28 feet of lot 3, in block 31, in the Town of Demoine, now in and a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, and claiming that the lien of said mortgage is prior and superior to the rights or interests of each and all of the defendants. No personal judgment is asked except against the defendants, Lillie L. Heaillivin and C. H. Heaillivin. For further particulars see plaintiff's petition, and take notice of any amendment which may be filed thereto. And unless you apprehend the defender and defend before noon of the day of the next term, being the Jamestown county court, which will commence at Des Moines in Polk county, Iowa, on the 6th day of January, 1913, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 19th day of November, 1912. Geo. Harmagel. Attorney for Plaintiff. W. L. KARRINGER Official paper of the M. W. U. 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