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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander CENTERVILLE NEWS. The social given Saturday night by the Church Aid club proved to be quite a success. Sunday was Covenant day and services were largely attended both morning and evening. The choir is still progressing nicely. Sunday school is gradually growing large and is now busy with the Easter program. Mr. Henry Wright is gradually growing better. The Mission Circle, which was entertained Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ceary Noah, was well attended and every one reported a nice time. Miss Edna Hicks of Minneapolis, Minn., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Those on the sick list are as follows: Mrs. Stella Nash, Mrs. L. Price and Mrs. Emma Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Cunningham of Mystic, Iowa, attended services Sunday morning. The B. Y. P. U. is progressing nicely. The Art club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. B. B. Baker. Everyone reported a nice time. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Noah. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Miss Elizabeth Gross of the University of Iowa visited Friday and Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rush. Mrs. Arthur Jones has returned to her home in Red Oak, after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. G. Chipley. Mr. Albert Davis of Chicago, Ill., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Addie Harris. Miss Mary Phillips, who has been ill with la grippe, is out again. Miss Virgine Black of Iowa City visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. Beulah Rush. "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" was given at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday, the 5th, under the direction of Miss Ada Sims. The play was given by the Telephone club. Much credit is due the young people for their work. The Telephone club will be entertained Sunday by Mr. A. J. Gray. A laide Flowers. Bethel Brotherhood were entertained Sunday afternoon by Mrs. Adetwo course luncheon was served. Mr. J. W. Harrison gave a reception March 1st in honor of his wife's birthday. About thirty-six friends were present. Mrs. Harrison received many beautiful presents. Music was furnished by Thorpe & Francis. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. Mr. Harrison was assisted by Miss Ruth Boyd and Miss Eloise Lavell. Mrs. Nora Jackson is ill with rheumatism. Mr. Harry Lavell visited in Des Monies last week. There will be a musical at Mt. Zion church this evening, given by the Monroe Co. quartet. Mrs. Cornie Allen is much improved at this writing, but not able to be out. BEDFORD, IOWA. The Mission Circle was entertained at Mrs. Johnson's on Thursday afternoon. A splendid two-course lunch was served. Mrs. Georgia Howe is much improved and able to be out again. She walked to the fire that was in their neighborhood yesterday. When in town go to Ashford's cafe, where you will get an up-to-date meal. Frank Boyd and wife have moved to Bedford. Miss Mabel Johnson is having great success in her hair work. Her business is greatly increasing. Rev. Ewing is expected in Bedford the second Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Keenan took advantage of the good weather and moved this week. Mrs. Andrew Ashford is quite poorly with the la gripe. Fred Johnson was in town in his runabout car last week. The property of the deceased John Howe was sold by the administrator to Mrs. Henry Johnson, his daughter. This is a good piece of property, located on the main street in a good locality. One cannot go wrong in an investment like this, but we must congratulate our women when they invest in a good piece of real estate. We are informed she will rent the property for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyd will entertain a number of their Maryville friends at dinner Sunday. All are looking and longing for spring to come and stop some of this high cost of living. Mrs. Alice Thomas is working at the Ashford cafe this week. Sign of Good Digestion. When you see a cheerful and happy old lady you know that she has good digestion. If your digestion is impaired or if you do not relish your meals take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach, improve the digestion and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere. RALPH R. NICHOLS Candidate For Resident of Des Moines for over twenty years. Graduate of Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University. Over ten years practical business experience. Election Monday, March 12th Friends of Mr. Nichols who believe in practical and efficient bnsiness management for our schools are paying for this advertisement. ALBIA NEWS. Sunday March 4th quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Farabee assisted Rev. Dowden in his quarterly services. Miss Gertrude Lucas, a school teacher from Buxton, spent a few hours at the home of Mrs. Oscar Roper in Albia Saturday, enroute to Minneapolis for a week's visit. Mrs. Geo. Young of Des Moines spent Sunday in Albia, attended the A. M. E. quarterly meeting. She was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Washington. Mrs. Luke Moseley of Hiteman was in Albia Sunday. Mrs Willie Richie is able to be out again and visited at the home of Mrs. Stovall in Hiteman last week. The Mite Missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs. Emma Smith on March 8th. Hostess to the club Mesdames Joe Jameson and Emma Smith. Those from Hocking attending the quarterly services in Albia at the A. M. M. church Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Emily Burns, Mrs. Joe Robinson, Mrs. Barns and Miss Alberta Robinson. Mrs. John Allen visited in Hiteman at Mrs. Stovall's this week. Mrs. Laura Hill living four miles north of Albia visited at the home of Mrs. Oscar Roper this week. `\ ais Nettie Finks of Hiteman w: s Alba I Saturday on business. KEOKK ITEMS. (Special to Hystander.) Rev, Dr. Helem of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, who has been sick for two weeks is improving. Mr Geo. Colman, an old resident of this city passed away Sunday the 4th at 8 p.m. Write up in next issue. Mrs Mammie Davis McGruder departed this life the 24th of February. Her funeral was held Monday the 26th from Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev, Dr. Moore officiated. The members of the A. M. E. church choir gave a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Mery Smith, and had quite a success. Mr. Homer Taylor who was operated on at St. Joseph hospital was able to go home last week, and is doing quite well. Miss Zelle Clark and brother passed through the city on their way to Pegoria. They made a short stay at the home of their sister, Mrs. Hazel Clark Craig, Jr. Mrs. Geo. Mott is still on the sick list. Mother Holmes is up and was able to be at church Sunday. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1917. W. R. GIBSON Candidate for School Director Election Monday, March 12th. A resident of Des Moines since 1871-A successful bursiness man-Four children in our schools. He solicit your vote. 1930 Mrs. Jane Goins is much improved, but not able to be out. Sister Mary Smith of High street is able to be up and greet her friends. Her son William who came from Burlington to look after his mother, has returned to resume his work. Mrs. P. Jones who has been quite sick is able to be out. Her son Homer came home on a short visit. He will return to the Capitol and report for duty the 5th. Mrs. Geo. Snoddy has been quite sick, but is able to be up. Mrs. Anna Holmes who has been confined to her bed for the last three weeks, was able to be out and meet the Men's Lecture club; as she was the chairman of the lookout committee. Mrs. S. B. Moore met the girls of her Sunday School class last Tuesday evening, and after refreshments were served organized themselves into a drill team. Rev. Dr. Green of Canton, Mo, has been holding services at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church the past week. Although the weather was quite cold the attendance was good. He left Monday for his home. We wish him success. The A. M. E. church is planning for two weeks revival, beginning the first week in April. Rev. Dr. S. L. Howard will be the evangelist. The A. M. E. church has a new method of raising money, it is a card holding 16 pennies. It says on the card "Wanted a Mile of Penies." The little folks of the Sunday School has took hold of it with a vim. The pulpit of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church was filled by Rev. L. C. Lowe, a local preacher of the A. M. E church last Sunday. Rank Foolishness. You occasionally see it stated that colds do not result from cold weather. That is rank foolishness. Were it true colds would be as prevalent in mid-summer as in mid-winter. The microbe that causes colds flourishes in damp, cold weather. To get rid of a cold take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is effectual and is highly recommended by people who have used it for many years as occasion required, and know its real value. Obtainable everywhere. GALESBURG, ILL. The ten day rally at Allen chapel was a success. They raised $242 for the Trustees. Mrs. Lu Wilson of Los Angles, Cal. is the guest of Mrs. S. Edwards. Mr. J. M. Watts who has been in the city convalesing was able to join his company. Mrs. H Harmon entertained at dinner Tesday Mrs. L. Welson of Los Angeles, Cal. Misses H. Wilson, L. Berry, D. Hawkins, M. Dunaway, N. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. C Schoots attended a banquet in Canton, Ill., Feb. 27th. All report a pleasant time. Mr. J. S. Ashby passed away at the residence Tuesday morning, death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon. Services were in charge of Rev. Garrison. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, five sons, ore grand-daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Floral offerings were beautiful. Messrs H. Carter, and N. Nelson attended the banquet in Canton, Ill. All report a grand time. Mrs. B. Bates and L. Anderson were in the city Friday to attend the funeral Mr. Ashby, also Mrs. E. Anderson of Et. Madison. The A. L. C will give a party at the home of Mrs. J. H. Washington Friday March 9th, and will entertain their husbands. Mr. L. Harper who has been quite ill with typhoid fever at home, was removed to the cottage hospital. He is slowly improving. Mr. T. Davis who has been in bed the past three months is able to be up and CHOLS or March 12th in practical and our schools are around the house. Mrs. L. Wilson of Los Angeles, Cal., spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. F Schoots. The social given at the home of Mrs. H. Wells Wednesday evening for the benefit of the church, was a success financially and socially. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. Berry Friday March 9th. Rev. Scott, pastor of the Baptist church is much improved at this writing. People who always the We always makes the repo for you to call to see y to pay it all Subscribe NOTICE TO Geo. W. whose n The 2nd Baptist church is holding a ten day rally, getting funds to build a new church. CLINTON, IOWA. Fred Williams of Galesburg returned home last week after a weeks visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Williams. Mrs. Josie Carter is in Kansas City, called there on account of the illness of a niece. The Clinton Jolly club will give a concert at the Masonic hall on April 15th. Mrs. F. J, Mott is still in Quincy, Ill. where she was called three weeks ago) to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Vaughn. Subscribe for The Bystander. The Coronation club, a recently organized auxiliary of the 2nd Baptist church, gave a concert on Monday evening Feb. 26th, that netted $40.80, which was applied on the church indebtedness. Rev. W W. Williams was unable to occupy his pulpit on Sunday, but is much improved at this writing. A Junkins and family have taken up a residence on Maple avenue. A Jubilee concert will be given at the 2nd Baptist church Monday March 12th by Mrs. Jennie Martin and others. Rev. F. J. Mott took great pride on Sunday in telling his congregation that they were entirely out of debt. The 2nd Baptist church people are to be congratulated. The Old Settlers Association met with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Emerson Monday night. Sunday evening Feb. 25th was given over to Allen Endeavor League; members of which gave a pleasing program in honor of Richard Allen, consisting of mnsic by the Juvenile choir. When To Take Chamberlain's Tablets. When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When you have indigestion. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for your meals. When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere. MACON, MO., NEWS. Rev. B. L. Ivory, the evangelist is still in our city conducting revival meeting at the Vine and Broadway Baptist church. He was kindly asked to remain over this week. The meeting will close the later part of the week. Mrs. Mary Davis and son Loyd, have returned to her home in Louisiana, Mo. Mrs. Lena Oliver who was called to the bedside of her son, returned Saturday to her home in Council Bluffs, Ia. Mr Captain Austin is better as we go to press. Miss Fannie Edwards a student of Western College, remains very sick at the college. Her mother was called to her bedside. The Macon Women's club met Saturday at the home of Mrs. W. Grant. A delightful evening was spent. A few remarks were made by Mrs. Fox. Afterwards a dainty luncheon was served. The guests departed at an early hour and declared Mrs. Grant to be an ideal hostess. Miss O'thello Bartlett, one of Macon's most popular young ladies, was married Thursday evening at 5:30 o'clock to Mr. Clifton McElroy, a successful young man of our city, at the pleasant home of the bride's sister. Miss Bartlett, was recently a student of Western college and a member of the Junior Normal department. Her class-mates as well as her many friends wish for the happy couple a long life of happiness. Mr. P. Cooper is visiting in our city. Prof. E. W. Perkins is on the sick list. Mrs A. McElroy delightfully entertained at a dainty party in honor of the marriage of their son. The Vine and Broadway Baptist Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Nannie Bell A delightful lunch was served; twenty-five being present. Mrs. Bell was assisted by her daughter Miss Fay. around the house. People who do as little as they can always the kicker of our community. We always find that the empty wagon makes the noise, The reporter would like very much for you to pay your dues, and she will call to see you and would like for you to pay it all. Subscribe for The Bystander NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To Geo W. Hutton, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 2, A. D. 1913, the following described real estate, toit: Lot 29 J. F. Kennedy's 2nd addition, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to C. B. Minnis for the payment of the taxes for the year 1912, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated March 8. 1917. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE To James Wilson, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 1st, A. D. 1913, the following described real estate, towit: Lot 18, block 5, Old Orchard Beach, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to C. B. Minnis for the payment of the taxes for the year 1912, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated March 8, 1917. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To James Wilson, the person in whose name the real estate described below is taxed: You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in and for Polk county, Iowa, on December 1st, A. D. 1913, the following described real estate, towit: Lot 19, block 5, Old Orchard Beach, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, was sold to C. B. Minnis for the payment of the taxes for the year 1912, thereon, and a certificate of purchase was duly issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now lawfully held and owned by him. That the time for redemption from said sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the treasurer of said Polk county, Iowa, unless redemption from said sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Dated March 8, 1917. PLEA FOR SELF-RE Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice to Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has 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 who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus and to sell you something 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 your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life first, to give always in proportion as your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fright what you need for yourself and yours. You will then, writes Mr. Dawes, in 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. --- The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents C. B. Minnis, By W. L. Baugh, His Agent. C. 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Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all classes, all societies, all religious denominations, irrespective of your personal whims or ideas. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia.....Miss May Davis Washington.....N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax.....Mrs. Gertrude Broddus Minneapolis.....Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton.....A. A. Bush Mason, Mo.....Lucy Harris Mason Citv.....Mrs. Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa, Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Ill. Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport.....Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa.....Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville, Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, Ill. Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Mo.....Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa.....Mrs. W. H. Thompson Moberly, Mo.....Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo.....Prof R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo.....V. E. Williams Sioux City.....Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda.....Mrs. G. N. Nowling Buxton, Iowa.....Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa.....Mrs. C. Harrison To the regret of a vast majority of the American people and contrary to the expressed will of a majority of all the American citizens, President Wilson was sworn in as president for another four years, which will be years of uncertainty, of inability or hard times, of government debts increasing, of segregation, disfranchisement and lynching of the Negroes, another four years of class legislation and hatred, of wrong and injustice rule among the people, sowing race hatred and sectionalism. We predict that the next four years in the U. S. will be severe democratic times. COLORED CITIZENS CONGRATULATE CUMMINS AND KENYON On Their Stand Against Giving the President Unlimited Power. We are indeed glad the president's pet bill, namely the armed neutrality bill, was defeated and that Iowa's two senators, Hon. Albert B. Cummins and William S. Kenyon, and Wm. J. Stone, one of the leading democrats of this country, were among the faithful twelve disciples who stood firm. We do not believe that the American congress ought to give their constitutional power away to one man. It would be a most humiliating act on the part of a free deliberative body. Those other U. S. senators ought to resign if they are not men enough to vote to declare war against Germany themselves, but would be willing to hide behind the president and grant him the power to declare war under disguise. If war must come, in the name of God let the men who vote it upon the common people stand up and vote for it and be responsible for their acts and not saddle it off on a president who has been anxious to help out the allies or Great Britain ever since the European war commenced. THE TURNER FAMILY. The picture of that large Turner family which we run last week of fifteen children, ages from 1 to 22 years old, was visited by the editor and family. It was indeed a sight to see and talk with Mr. and Mrs. Turner, to hear them tell you of their hard struggle to succeed. They are unable to keep but five of their children in school because of proper clothing. They ought to have five more in school. Therefore the Bystander will ask a donation to be sent them direct or to this office, so that they may have some aid. We would suggest to send money, as there are some necessary things that they need in housekeeping that a little money would help them out. So please send in to this office, with your name, and we will give you credit and publish the names of those who will contribute. NICHOLS FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR Ralph R. Nichols, one of our well known and successful business men, has consented to permit his name to be voted on next Monday at our annual school election as a candidate for school director for the city of Des Moines. Mr. Nichols is in the roofing business and he has never asked for or held any political office before. He is a graduate from the East High school and also from Drake university, and is well qualified for the position he seeks. He will appreciate any support that you may give him, and will no doubt be a valuable accusation to the school board, if elected. ANOTHER LANDMARK GONE Warren Logan departed this life Feb. 24, 1917 at his home in Auxvasse, Mo. He was born in Callaway county August 10, 1837. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the M. E. church, of which he was a member over 40 years. Rev. Cato officiated The U. B. F. order of Fulton, Mo. had charge, assisted by the U. B. F. order of Bloomfield. Interment at New Bloomfield, where deceased had spent nearly all of his life. He was twice married and to these union twelve children were born; those surviving him are Mesdames J. H. Shepard, Des Moine, Walter Jackson, Alonzo Thomas, Wm. Low, and Richard Logan a son of Chicago, Linden of Columbus, Addison of St. Louis and Miss Anna of Omaha, two brothers and two sisters; Anderson of New Bloomfield Joshua and Nellie Dupree of St. Louis, Mrs. S. M. Bradley of Auxvasse, six grand children and a host of other relatives and friends, black and white to mourn his death. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Thomas, Addison and Linden were at his bedside when the end came and had tenderly cared for him the last two weeks. 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Moriah Tabernacle will give a Shamrock Entertainment at their hall, 8th and Mulberry, March 17. Admission 10 cents. Dr. Jefferson reports the arrival of a seven pound boy Sunday, March 4th, at th ehome of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Simmons, 913 Fourteenth Street Place. Mrs. M. J. Lowe of Keokuk, Iowa, returned home Thursday, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 1029 Thirteenth street. Atty. S. Joe Brow, Grand Master of Masons, made a trip to Ft. Dodge last Monday and presided at an executive session of Western Star Lodge No. 36. The sad news was received Wednesday of the death of Miss Nannie Keene of Edgar, Neb. She will be remembered as the sister of Mrs. H. Gould of this city. Mrs. Robert Brown, 1408 E 18th street, entertained a few friends Sunday to dinner. Guest of honor being Rev. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church. The Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Brown last Friday, conducting their usual business. After a social hour lunch was served and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hogsett on East Side. The young ladies of the bridge club enjoyed a slumber party at the home of Mrs. Nelle Shelton. out of courtesy to Miss Joburness Redmon. A elaborbreak fast was served Sunday morning. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Mrs. J. H. Perkins. After a business session lunch was served and the club adjurned to meet with Mrs. Emerald Mash. The Triple H club will meet with Mrs. Walter Wagner Tuesday March 18th, at the Thompson Hotel. Paper by Mesdames McDowell and Lowry. Lesson from the Negro will be led by Miss Bernice McDowell. The Kloster C. E. club met at Mrs. S. Franklin's Wednesday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in needle work, after which a lovely two course lunch was served by the hostess The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Leona Knox on 12th street. March 14. The Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday March 15th at 3 p.m. with Zelma Brown, 845 6th avenue, at which time they will celebrate their second anniversary, and a program in keeping with the occasion will be rendered. The Mother's Congress met last Saturday at the home of Mrs. McGuire was a very interesting meeting was had. After business some papers were read and discussed by members of the club. A dainty luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs Mascon on 23rd street. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. Mable Stewart, 914 14th street and the 3rd chapter of Ester, was led by Mrs. Stewart. Very good remarks were made by the critic. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Sophia Nichols at the home of Mrs. R.'N. Hyde, 821 13th street. Fourth chapter of Esther will be led by Mrs. Hyde. Papers by Mesdames West and Nichols. The discussion of the young women's outline led by Mrs. Betty Miles. The Young People's Progressive Lyceum club will give an entertainment at the Maple Street Baptist church Tuesday evening, March 13th. There will be a grand program ren- LOOK! If you are looking for Bargains in Furniture call and see Stein & Son Furniture Co., 608 W. Grand Avenue. Phone Wal. 1695 Cash or Payments Des Moines, Ia. dered, after which refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend. Admission 5 cents. After a week's visit with her mother and sisters Mrs. Mary Miles returned to her home at Buxton, Iowa, and reported a joyful time. The First district of Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will hold another meeting March 10th at the home of Mrs. Jessye McClain, 1327 Crocker street. Miss L. C. Jones of Denver, Colo., arrived in the city Saturday, March 3rd, for an indefinite visit with her sister, Mrs. John Miller, 1311 Buchanan street. For Rent—Four rooms, furnished or unfurnished, 128 Ridge street. Telephone Red 7435. Mrs. Emma Fisher. Mr. Roland W. Hayes, the race's greatest tenor, stirred the auditorium to enthusiasm by his singing of Burleigh's "The Light of Day Was in Her Face." His tone was exceptional, his enunciation a joy, and his rendition of the song such as only a rare singer of his ability would be capable of.—The New York News. Rev. Joe Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Jr., and Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Lucas and little daughter of Des Moines spent Sunday in Perry worshiping at the Mt. Olive Baptist church, at which Rev. Lucas is pastor. The services were well attended. The good sisters brought their baskets to the church filled with all the good things to eat that you could mention. In the evening Rev. Reynolds preached the sacramental sermon and administered the Lord's supper, after which they departed for Des Moines, declaring they had spent a most spiritual and a sociable time as in the days of old. Mrs. Mollie Watkins has resigned as proprietress of the Thompson hotel. The vesper program last Sunday was interesting and instructive. The question, What shall we do with the immigration from the south of Negroes was discussed. Editor John L. Thompson opened the subject in a twelve minute talk and several three minute speeches were made. So interesting was this question that it was continued as the principal topic for next Sunday at 4 o'clock. Everybody invited. Corner Tenth and Park S treets. VESPER PROGRAM. Scripture reading. Singing. Talk, Mrs. Mollie Watkins. A musical program. Continuation of discussion from last Sunday on the exodus from the south at 4 sharp, one hour only. All are cordially invited. CORNTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS. Sunday promises to be a glorious day at the Corinthian church. Rev. Dr. Robinson, pastor-elect, will preach a special sermon for women at the morning and evening services. At the morning services Mrs. Lucy James will make a special appeal for consecrated workers and at the evening services Mrs. N. C. Marshall will make the appeal. At 3 o'clock the women of the Mission Circle-will hold a mass meeting, to which all are cordially invited. The following is the program for the mass meeting: Song, choir. Scripture reading, Mrs. Bates. Invocation, Mrs. Tate. Solo, Mrs. Wm. Wood. Address, "Glad You Are Here," Mrs. J. B. Rush. Song, choir. Address, "Consecration," Mrs. S. L. Birt. Duet, Mesdames H. R. Graves and Clara Crawford. Remarks from representatives from Alsbury Circle, ion M. E. and Union Congregational Circles. Song, choir. Address, "Our Goal," Mrs. Harvey Brown. Consecration period, conducted by Mrs. Pattern. Rev. Dr. G. W. Robinson will leave Sunday evening, after the services for El Paso, Texas. During his absence the pulpit will be supplied by Rev. Rolling. Rev. Dr. Robinson lectured to a full house Wednesday evening at the church on "Mexico and Mexican Life." Sunday school at 12:30. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. COLORED SHOW Hammerhandle's Dixie Co. Starring Joburness Redmon Catchy Songs, Pretty Girls Clever Dancing Elks Hall--March 19. Admission 25c At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes, 1009 Twelfth street, a beautiful five-course dinner was served Sunday in honor of Mrs. Albert Rhodes' 64th birthday. Eight children were THE BYSTANDER Chance to Make Up. "Why so sorrowful, girl!" "We have parted forever. He write me to send back the ring." "Tell him to call for it," advised the experienced friend.—Louisville One Star Journal. The Bystander collector will be in your city in a few days. Please see and pay him your subscription. Woman's Crowning Glory is Her Hair Why not grow your hair by using Mme. M. Beard Hair Grower It removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp and makes it grow long, soft and beautiful. Price 50 a box. Send stamp for pamphlet. MME. M. BEARD AGENTS WANTED 519 So 16th St. St. Joseph, Mo. present. All departed at a late hour and wished Mrs. Rhodes many more happy birthdays. The Civic League will meet at the Palms, corner Ninth and Park streets, Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Robinson, the new pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, will speak to the men. All are invited to be present. J. B. Rush, president; J. B. Morris, secretary. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR HIM. Mr. Rowland W. Hayes of Boston, the greatest tenor singer in the world, who will make his first appearance in Des Moines in recital at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Monday night, March 12th, for the benefit of the printing department of the I. S. F. C. W. C. The members and friends of Asbury M. E. church gave Mrs. Rev. W. L. Lee a very agreeable birthday surprise Wednesday evening, March 7th, at her home, 1023 Crocker street, under the management of Mrs. O. C. Banks and Miss Bernedia Lee, her daughter. On returning from prayer service Mrs. Lee found the house darkened and a company of about thirty persons, who had hidden themselves away in one room of her home, which frightened her very much when she entered the door. Mrs. Lee received many beautiful, valuable and useful presents. The dining room was beautifully decorated in red, white, blue and orange colors. A two-course luncheon was served. The evening was spent in music and singing. All departed at a late hour, wishing Mrs: Lee many happy returns of her birthday. OBITUARY. Mrs. Marie Wells, one of our pioneer citizens, died at the county hospital last Tuesday. The funeral was held Wednesday from V. L. Jones' undertaking parlors, in charge of Mrs. Ada Williams and sermon preached by Rev. S. Bates. She was about 78 years old and had lived in this city about fifty years. Mrs. Ida Gater, formerly of this city, died last Sunday from the result of an operation at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, Neb. The remains were brought to Des Moines and services were conducted from the Congregational church by Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor of Asbury M. E. church, of which she was a member. At the time of her death she was 44 years, 11 months and 3 days old. She leaves to mourn her death six brothers, two sisters and a host of friends. Interment at Glendale. GIBSON FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR. Mr. W. R. Gibson of 1804 Logan avenue, East Des Moines, who is one of the owners of the Gibson coal mine, is a candidate for school director, subject to the choice of the voters at the polls next Monday. Mr. Gibson is a Des Moines man, having been born in this city in 1871 and received his education here. He now has four children in school. Two of them are in East High, so by his age, good, careful business judgment and great interest in our city schools he would be a safe man to elect as one of your three votes for three directors. How To Prevent Croup. 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A lady was on to talk before the young people and gave them a wonderful lesson in character building and the art of making friends. The burden of her theme was "choke down your troubles and smile." We see people who run all around telling their woes and of how hard the world is fighting them, when as a matter of fact no one knows they are alive save for the noise they keep up about themselves. Smiles are wonderful passports to the heart and smooth roads which we seem bumpy. There are people with tears in their voices, tears in their eyes and tears in all the tales they tell. Usually the tale they tell could be made to smooth roads which seem bumpy. There are people with tears in their voices, tears in their eyes and tears in all the tales they tell. Usually the tale they tell could be made to appear like a joke if the listener would let his or her tongue run also. One reason we have two ears and one tongue is so that we can hear twice as much as we tell; but most people have the proposition backward and tell twice as much as they have heard or seen. There are, it is true, many kinds of smiles; there is the grinning, hyena smile of the hypocrite and the crook, the person who smiles in order to mask a designing intent. Then there is the character smile, one to make you know that the smile is for friends and that you are welcome and the person sincere. It is not too polite nor does it leave the beholder in a puzzled frame of mind. One must not forget the smile of the vacant minded, for there are those who might pass unchallenged as intelligent if the parting of the lips did not give a glimpse of vacuum. There is the business smile, which no man or woman ought mistake as a personal interest affair, but many a poor soul has been deluded into thinking that a man was interested in them when their pocketbook was the thought he had in mind. 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It is as near as man gets to angels on earth and humbles him as it sounds his soul. But we all can smile the smile of genuine gladness if we think and remember the great possibilities of helping the load of others, when we smile the smiles of love and sincerity. As Mrs. Edwards said, We must submerge ourselves and try to make others happy. The long face is better in a monastery or in a closet at home. When you can't smile, do not visit your friends and make them unhappy, too. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine," and one long face can drive peace and tranquility from a company in very short time. All women ought to practice smiling before a mirror, so that they may transmit to all beholders feelings of joy and elation. There are people who have smiles whose worth is above money and who create feeling of optimism and courage. We can smile with our voices and make more music in the world. Let us beget the smiles which have no cruelty and "swallow our troubles and smile over them." OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mrs. Susan Allen, who has been making her home with her son, Harry, this winter in Des Moines, came down last week to look after business affairs. She returned Wednesday. Mrs. Abram Stewart has been suffering with a severe gold, but at this writing is much improved. Mrs. Lillian Hudson came down from Grinnell on Thursday. She returned on the 3:55. Mrs. Chas. Adams entertained at her home the Wesley Chapel Aid society at luncheon Thursday night. Rev. O. B. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist church here, who has been conducting a series of revival meetings at Hawkeye, reports the meeting a great success. Twenty-three were added to this church. Out of this number eleven will be baptized. Mesdames Mollie Stewart, Rosa Mitchell and Marguerite Brown, the presiding elder committee of Shorter's A. M. E. church, gave a social Tuesday night at the church. It was well attended. Jas. Crowder came down from Grinnell on Friday morning just to see the folks. 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