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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIII No. 41 SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. J. W. Norris who has been confined at Hillside sanitarium returned home Saturday. Her many friends are delighted to know that she is able to be out. Mrs. Dr. R. A. Dobson has returned from an extended visit in Chicago. Mrs. R. K. Knight is confined to her bed with grip. Mrs. Frankie Young is very ill. The candy pulling given by the stewards of Malone A. M. E. church Thursday evening March 15th was a success. The Progressive club will give a drama Thursday evening March 22nd. The entertainment given by the G. U. O. of O. F. was a success. Mrs. Alfred Morgan of Yankton was a business visitor in the city Thursday and Friday. The Ladies Aid of Mt. Zion-Baptist church will give a reception Thursday evening March 22nd. The trustees of Malone A. M. E. church will have a rally the 1st Sunday in May. A diamond ring will be given the lady bringing in the largest amount over $15.00. The Mt Zion Baptist church and Malone A. M. E. church are preparing elaborate programs for Easter. The ball given by the K. P. lodge Tuesday evening, March 13th was well attended. KEOKUK ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Triplett are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Ellen Dixon is confined to her home with la gippe. Mrs. Kate Hill is some better at this writing. Mr. Edward Payne and Mr. Crabbe were Keokuk visitors Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Edna Alberts entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday March 18th. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. John Baker is able to be out again. Friends of Rev. Helm are glad to hear of him being able to presach again. Clifton Ambrose Walker, twenty-one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Walker, died at his home, 1229 Concert street Thursday morning at 10:30 from appendicitis. He had been ill but a week. He was born in Keokuk July 8, 1895 and lived here all his life. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters and a brother, Clema, Thelma and Delma Walker. Mr. Walker attended Pilgrim Rest Baptist church and had many friends in the city who will be greived to learn of his early death. The funeral was held from Pilgrim Rest Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. If you have news for The Bystander please call Black 912. 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. MONMOUTH, ILL. Mrs. Hattie Pruitt of Galesburg visited Monday with Miss Mary Brown. Rev. E. L. Scruggs of Jacksonville, Ill, preached at the Calvary Baptist church Wednesday evening. Mrs Blandiena Nelson and daughter Loraine and son Norman attended the funeral of Miss Edna Williams. Mrs. Fannie Munson is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Harris at Davenport. Mrs. Lillian Catlin was a business caller in Roseville on Friday. Mrs. Tule, a returned Missionary from South Africa, gave a lecture at the Cavalry Baptist church Sabbath evening. Miss Mary Brown was a caller in in Galesburg the first of the week. Little Junior Peoples is quite sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. David Medlock of Chicago arrived here this week where they will visit with his mother until May. Rev. Henro Lge Forte, former pastor of Calvary Baptist church here, died Monday morning after an illness of nine days duration. The cause of his death being pneumonia. His death came as a shock to his many friends. Rev. Force has been pastor of the Calvary Baptist church for the past two years, and while here has made a large-circle of friends, who with his wife and two small children mourn his death. The funeral services were held from the home, conducted by the Wood River Baptist Association with the assistance of others. The body was taken to Ashley, Mo., for burial. Mrs. Bennie Metlock was a business caller in Keithburg Monday. Mrs. Ed Neil has gone to a visit in Aurora. Mrs George McWilliams and children have returned from a two weeks visit at Springfield and Peoria, Ill. St. James A. M. E. Notes—Mrs. Ruby Smith will give a concert April 13th at the 'G. A. R. Hall, Payne's orchestra will assist. The trustees will have charge of the affair and refreshments on sale. The Sewing Circle met this week with Mrs. Jennie Hardin. The stewardess board gave a social and entertainment at the church Thursday day evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. CLARINDA, IOWA. Grandma Campbell continues very poorly at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery. The ladies of Presiding Elder's Aid held a church social at Masonic hall Saturday night. A neat sum being realized. Mrs. Give Nowling continues on the sick list. Mr. Carl Looney who has been chef at Linderman for the last five or six years, is taking a lay off. He has been sick for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Caddie Ferrier returned from Kansas City last week where she had been to attend a funeral. Mrs. Ed Baker is enjoying a visit from her brother who lives in Missouri. Rev. D. W. Brown spent last Sabbath in Bedford, Iowa with his congregation. Good spiritual meetings were held. We are enjoying this beautiful spring weather. Mr. Virgil Lewis of Red Oak visited friends here Sabbath day. If you have news for The Bystander call 272 R. Little Virginia Pemberton has been very ill at her home, but able to attend school today. Your subscription solicited. 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The Old Folks concert given at the Second Baptist church Monday evening March 12th, by Mrs. Jennie Martin and others, was a decided success. A large crowd was in attendance and the program rendered was very entertaining. Refreshments were served during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Williams have returned to Clinton after a few months residence in Chicago. Rev. W. W. Williams was so greatly indisposed as to be unable to fill his pulpit on Sunday. A quiet wedding took place at the parsonage of the Second Baptist church Sunday evening, when Mr. Wesley Postd was united in marriage with Mrs. Ease Reed. Rev. F. J. Nott performing the ceremony. The Bystander extends congratulations. The Clinton Jolly club entertained their friends at a delightful concert at the Masonic hall on Thursday evening March 15th. The program rendered was under the personal direction of Miss Mary Wallace and reflects credit upon her and those taking part. Mr and Mrs. F. F. Jackson are nicely located in a residence on Camauche ave. Mrs. Joe Robinson and G. W. Martin are the committee in charge of a mask social to be held at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening, March 26th A good time is looked for. Martin Robinson of Rock Island was a Sunday visitor in Clinton with relatives. Items of interest are always acceptable by the correspondent, also subscriptions. Mr. F. F. Jackson, he of the former popular Tenth Avenue Hotel, which he was forced to vacate on account of the vast railroad improvements, is nicely located in commodious quarters on 4th street in the Seaman block where he hepes to meet all of his old patrons and new ones. The Second quarterly meeting of the year was held Sunday at the A. M. E. church. The services were well at- Brothers Basement quarters ing Merchandise most center of "Lesser Priced, usables—things needed in s, Millinery, Waists, Footwear thing a woman wears— s, Footwear and everything a ralls and everything in "Lesser Linens, Silks, Dress Goods and r Hat tended; in the absence of the pastor on account of illness, Rev. N, J. McCracken, P. E., conducted the services throughout the day. Mrs. M O. Culberson is slowly improving from her illness ALBIA NEWS. The Mite Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Emma Smith. The meeting was well attended and encourage remarks were made by Rev. Cato of Ottumwa, Presiding Elder Ferribee and the pastor, Rev. Dowden. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Jameson. Mrs. B. T. Lewis received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary Tiffiney of St. Louis, Mo., this week. Rev. Neely of Lovilla was in Albia to service at A. M. E. church Sunday. A social was planned by the Sewing Circle club members for Hocking on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Joe Robinson. The rain prevented a few, but the following from Albia attended: Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Eva Roper, Mrs. Mary Harris and daughter Miss Edith Harris and Mrs. Emma Smith. Mrs. Walter Bennings and Mrs. Wm. Brown were Hitman visitors last Sunday. Mr. A. A. Mason of Davenport, agent for Negro books, magazines and newspapers, made his usual visit in Albia this week. Those from Hiteman in Albia the past week are as follows: Mr. Luke Mosely, Andrew Stovall, Horace Bates Mrs. Chas. Carthon and Dan Bolds. Mr. Walter Williams of Washington, Iowa was the guest of Mr. Charles Washington while in Albia. The young girls met at Social Center Sunday and had for discussion at this meeting "Evil Association" and music. April the 9th a play is to be given by the girls. Mrs. Burns and Burns, Miss Ida May Young of Hocking were in to services at the A. M. E. churc also Mrs. Bessie Grayson and children of Hocking No. 3 OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Billy Crump was compelled to miss school several days last week because of a pain in his side. Mr. Topp of Grinnell was seen on our streets Tuesday. Miss Marie Buckner entertained Tuesday at 6 'clock dinner Mrs. Emma Black of Washington and Mrs. Lydia Hockeday. Mrs. Chas. Adams entertained Revs. Roman, Smith and wife Tuesday evening at supper. The stewardess board of Shorter A. M. e church met at the home of Mrs. Lydia Hockeday on Thursday afternoon with the president, Mrs. Florence Allen, in the chair. The revival meetings, Rev. J. R. Roman in charge, are spiritual. Many splendid sermons and talks are given by the reverend. Revs. A. B. Smith and J. R. Roman and wives were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Brown on Sunday. Monday they were guests in the John Watts home. Mr. Alonzo Adams was called to Kirksville, Mo., Monday by the illness of his sister, Miss Lizzie Adams. Mrs. Arthur Crowder entertained a company of lady friends Thursday afternoon, March 15, in honor of Mrs. Abram Stewart's birthday. It was a surprise to the honored lady, who was presented to the guests in her work clothes. She retreated, but returned in a few minutes looking quite the lady of leisure. A jolly good time was enjoyed by all. Light refreshments were served, and the ladies departed, each hoping someone would tell Mrs. Crowder the one who would have the next birthday. ALBIA. IOWA. Mrs. Oscar Roper's two little sons, Lee and Alfred, are sick with chicken-pox this week. Mrs. Joe Jameson was in Ottumwa over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roper were called away from Albia to Oskaloosa on account of the death of their brother-in-law. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. Monroe Davis on Monday afternoon. Meeting presided over by the president, Mrs. Joë Robinson of Hocking. Prayer by Mrs Henry Jones. Lesson study was 18th chapter of St. Matt. Quotations by members. Business. An interesting talk by Rev. J. W. Dowden. Lunch served in two courses by Mrs. G. A. Davis, hostess, assisted by Miss Ada Davis. Visitor, Mrs. Bessie Grayson of Hocking No. 3. Rev. Cato will again visit Albia for three days of this week and assist Rev. J. W. Dowden in services at the A. M. E. church. He is an able speaker and all are invited out to hear him. MACON, MO., NEWS. Macon is now enjoying beautiful weather. State Capitol Blvd. Historical Room Miss Ruth Arlinton, a student of Western college, is on the sick list. Mrs. Mayme Cooper of Warrensburg, Mo., is visiting in the city. Mrs. M. .... Brookins, the superintendent of the Vine and Broadway Sunday school, has returned from a visit in Kirksville, Mo. The Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church will hold their baptizing Sunday morning, April 1st, at 11 o'clock. The Heroines of Jericho will hold their annual sermon on Palm Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Vine Street and Broadway church. The B. Y. P. U., which is conducted by Mrs. .... L. Scruggs, is doing splendid work. The many friends of Dr. J. H. Garnett, former president of W. C., were indeed more delighted to see him back in our city again for a short stay. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, pastor of the Vine and Broadway Baptist church, has announced his betrothal to Miss Girtha Patrick and will be married Thursday afternoon, March 20th, at the home of the bride in Loachapoka, Alabama. They will be at their home in Macon on Wednesday, March 28th. We wish for Rev. and Mrs. Underwood good luck, prosperity and a long, amiable married life. The Vine and Broadway Baptist church is preparing to give a reception Friday, March 30th, in honor of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood. The A. M. E. church rendered a cantata Friday evening, entitled "Jeppa and His Daughter," which was very successful. The Baptist Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. John Garner. A delightful evening was spent. Both churches of our city are preparing for Easter. Miss Fannie Edwards remains the same as we go to press. The death of Prof. William Perkins of Glassgo, Mo., occurred Friday last at his home. Prof. William Perkins is a brother of Prof. E. W. Perkins of our city. Mrs. Rena Thompson of Buxton, Iowa, is visiting in the city. The Baptist Sewing Circle met Friday last at the home of Mrs. Susan Snell. A delightful evening was spent. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. The Mission Circle was entertained at 1531 Avenue A by Mrs. M. Morton. A grand time was enjoyed by all present. After the regular order of business a four-course luncheon was served. The merry crowd left, hoping it will not be long before Mrs. M. Morton's time to entertain again. The Circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Manuel, 1415 West Broadway, next Friday afternoon. The services were well attended Sunday all day at the Tabernacle church. Rev. Jackson was indisposed, but preached two strong sermons. His subject in the morning was "God's Gracious Engagement With His Church," Ezek. 34:26. In the evening his subject was "Earthly and Heavenly Dwelling of Believers," 2nd Cor. 5:1. The choir did its share in the services. The male members and friends of the Tabernacle Baptist church are planning to give a bachelor's supper on the 5th of April, when all the men will wear white caps, white coats and long white aprons. Our Missionary Flying Squadron is doing a great work in the name of the Lord. They keep our church filled every Sunday. Those on the sick list this week are Miss A. Fountain, S. M. Fields, Mrs. A. Jiles, Mr. Thomas Wright and Mrs. Thomas Ralston. The T. L. O. club is preparing for a musical and bazaar to be given Monday evening, April 2nd, at Bethel A. M. E. church, at which time they will have on sale aprons, dust and boudoir caps, crocheted slippers, yokes, centerpieces and embroidered pieces for various purposes. Mrs. C. R. Waters is home from Chicago, whence she went to see her son, who has been very sick. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson last Monday. The T. L. O. club will have their all day sewing bee with Mrs. Alberta Carter on Wednesday of this week. Word has been received that Mrs. Willie Busey is very ill in Minneapolis, which her many friends here regret very much. Miss Faye Johnson has gone to Des Moines to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Hattie Lambert has returned from a visit in Des Moines and Washington and reports a splendid time. "We have parted forever. He write me to send back this ring." "Tell him to call for it," advised the experienced friend.—Louisville Cause Journal Subscribe for The Bystander. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Chance to Make Up Price Five Cents HOWARDOBSERVES GOLDEN JUBILEE Famous Washington Institution Holds Fine Celebration. EMINENT SPEAKERS HEARD Success Crowns Work of University Named For General O. O. Howard. Festivities Lasting Three Days Furnish Social and Intellectual Feast For Faculty, Students and Friends. Washington.-The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Howard university, held from March 1 to 3, inclusive, was easily one of the most notable events in the history of the Negro people since emancipation. This was shown by the character of those who came back from their various fields of work to take part in the celebration of their alma mater's good old age and in the character of the great men and women who took part in the proceedings as principals. The first two days of the celebration, notably the most farreaching in interest, were devoted to the discussion of sociological problems which confront the Negro people. It was called the "sociological conference." The conference was opened by President S. M. Newman of the university, outlining the purpose and scope of the conference, followed by the discussion of the subject "Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes" by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, President N. B. Young of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical college and Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. Dean Kelly Miller presided. The paper on business enterprises was read by Monroe N. Work, director of the division of records and research at Tuskegee institute, and was discussed by William Anthony Aery of Hampton institute and Fred R. Moore of New York. On the second day the subject of discussion was "Education." Dean Lewis B. Moore presided. The paper was read by Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools for the District of Columbia, and was discussed by Dean Benjamin G. Brawley of Morehouse college and others, "Health and Sanitation" was by far the most important paper discussed at the conference. This paper was read by Dr. C. V. Roman, A. M., of Nashville. It was not only eloquent in its word painting, but luminous and conclusive in its facts. Miss Mary W. Ovington and Eugene Kinckle Jones of New York participated in the discussion. In the afternoon "Race Cooperation After Fifty Years" was discussed by Professor A. M. Trawick and others. The mass meeting at Convention hall was presided over by ex-Chief Justice Stanton Judkins Peele, LL, D. Addresses on "The Significance of the Fifty Years of History of Howard University and of the Advance of the Colored Race, With Which It Is Connected" were delivered by the Hon. Franklin Knight Lane, secretary of the interior; Professor Carl Kelsey, Ph. D. of the University of Pennsylvania; President H. T. Kealing, D. D., of Western University and Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkleld. The music, under the leadership of Professor Roy W. Tibbs, was excellent. The musical festival was held at the Dunbar High school. The mass meeting at the First Congregational church, presided over by Dr. J. H. W. Warring, was a meeting to commemorate the birth of the university and the signing of the charter, March 2, 1807. It was one of the most soul stirring of gatherings, because all those who participated in it were identified with the life and fortunes of the university. Notable addresses were delivered by Professor Richard T. Greener, Judge George W. Atkinson and Dr. W. A. Stnclair. On Saturday, the third and last day of the celebration, there were reunions by departments and classes and a general alumni rally, the latter being presided over by Shelby J. Davidson, the president of the General Alumni association, who delivered an address of welcome. Addresses were also delivered by John C. Asbury of Philadelphia and Rev. George Frazier Miller of New York. Presidents of visiting colleges were entertained at luncheon Saturday night by the trustee board. Howard university owes its existence to the devotion and self sacrifice of General Oliver O. Howard, a soldier of the Union army and a lover of all races, without distinction of color, and who denied himself that others more needy might have advantages which he had enjoyed of opportunity and education. The results of fifty years of work done by the university, as shown in its results, more than justifies the faith of its namesake and benefactor, who has "passed beyond the bar, ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Advertising rates for display ads, 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. 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Harrison EDITORIALS FORMER IOWA MAN IN THE ENGLISH TRENCHES Young Robert Watkins, formerly of this city, the youngest son of father Nelson Watkins and brother to Gus Watkins of this city, who left here about seven years ago to become a citizen of some other country, because he said that the white Americans were too prejudice for him. He went to Merritt, British Columbia where he followed his trade of engineering, later he was elected Mayor of Merritt, B. C. and joined the Colonial Guards and they have been called to service in Europe. He landed in London safely three months ago and has been training in the camps of London preparatory for active service. His last letter stated that he had been visiting all the ancient historical monument's and buildings of London, amoug them was the famous Westminister Abbey, the great cathedral. ANOTHER NEW FEATURE FOR THE BYSTANDER. We have been thinking seriously for some time, and have finely decided to novel an unique feature to The Bystander namely, to print a column of what The Bystander said that happened 20 years ago each week for awhile, to show our readers that we have a printed record bound of their deeds and facts of 20 years ago. In fact we could go back almost a quarter of a century. We have often said, and can prove it that The Bystander is the oldest Negro journal published west of the Mississippi river that has never missed an issue. We have striven hard to keep The Bystander going every week during its early existence, but by hard struggle and much hard work and labor to build it up to where it is now considered the most punctual, reliable and business like conducted by the Negro in the U. S. By your assistance in securing each of our readers we can double the subscription in a short time. Let every subscriber become a booster and get at least one new subscription within the next 30 days. HAPPENED TWENTY YEARS AGO. (As Chronicled by the Bystander, March 19, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde's little child, Ada, has been quite sick, but is improving at this time. The East Side Baptist church is holding meetings every night. Rev. Stewart of Keokuk will conduct the services Sunday at 10 o'clock, also in the evening at 7:30. Rev. J. D. Forsyth is conducting the revival meeting at the Eighth church of Christ. The meeting will continue two weeks longer. All are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wright were suddenly called to the deathbed of Mrs. Wright's sister, Miss Goins, of St. Joseph, last Friday, Mr. Wright returning Thursday. His wife will not return until next week. Among the legislative visitors this week were the Rev. Stewart of Keokuk and Messrs. J. H. Weeks and Chas. Stewart and Mesdames Ella Davis, Maud Morton, Weeks and Misses Beulah and Blanch Allen and Dasie Hannan. Mr. Spriggins of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, 1012 Crocker street. Mr. John Brown, houseman at the Savery house, fell from a ladder Friday morning and sprained his wrist. The funeral of Mrs. Dora A. Snipes, which was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, was well attended. Rev. T. Reeves preached the sermon in his usual manner. Quite a number followed the remains to Woodland cemetery, where it was laid to rest. Remember the song service to be given at the Y. M. C. A. building by St. Paul's A. M. E. church chair next Tuesday night, March 23. It will eclipse all former occasions in the way of musical treats. Everybody invited. Admission 25 cents. The H. B. S. met at the residence of Mrs. Clay on Eleventh street. The papers on "Ancient History" were excellent. Longfellow day will be observed March 25. Quotation from Longfellow, "Wayside Inn," Mrs. Cleglett; recitation, Mrs. Basfield; solo, Mrs. Blackburn; criticisms on Longfellow's style of writing, Mrs. Warrick; instrumental solo, Mrs. Henry Clay; question, Mrs. G. J. Holt. Will meet with Mrs. Cleggett, 307 School street. The Fin De Siecle club met Thursday afternoon with Miss Daisy Hannan. The following program was rendered: Instrumental solo, Bessie Stewart; sketch, "Odor of Violets," Phi Lankford; vocal solo, "Daisies," Maud Cravens; discussion, "Advantages of An Education"; journal, Beatrice Hicklin Physical Culture club. The society adjourned to meet with Miss Bell. The Ladies' Afternoon Social club met at the home of Mrs. Auston, with the president, Mrs. Mash, in the chair. After the regular order of business, questions and needlework came up. Mrs. Charley Woods' and Mrs. Gus Comley's names were enrolled with the club. The gathering was visited by two of Des Moines' brilliant brides. At 5 o'clock an elegant lunch was served, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Della Oppey on March 25th. The following program was rendered at the farewell entertainment to the pastor of the Eighth church of Christ on March 11th: Recitation, "The Modern Belle," Mary Roy. Solo, Maud Cravens. Select reading, Mrs. Talma Niebel. Solo, Efetel Stewart. Recitation, "Story of a Nose," Miss Haskell. Rev. W. N. Stewart, pastor of the First African Baptist church of Keokuk, Iowa, is in our city conducting a series of meetings at the East Side Baptist church. Everyone should hear Rev. Stewart, as he is a veteran in the cause of his church and race, the ablest preacher of the Baptist denomination in Iowa, and will no doubt be of interest to any who may hear him, for his ripe age and experience with men fits him to be a safe counsellor. He built the Francis Street Baptist church in St. Joseph, Mo., also instrumental in securing the present new high school building in St. Joseph and has until recently been identified with every movement for the welfare of his race in that city during the past twenty-five years. He has the church in Keokuk that Rev. Amos Johnson held for many years. While in our city Rev. Stewart is the guest of Dr. Dulin on East Capitol avenue. A large audience was present at the First African Baptist church on last Monday evening to see the rendition of the five act drama, entitled "Under the Laurels," by home talent, under THE BYSTANDER Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hoppes, 33rd and Oakwood, Both Get Relief with Tanlac 'For months there was hardly a day I did not have a pain in my back. My joints felt stiff, too. Finally I got in a run down condition," said D. J. Hoppe, Thirty-third and Oakland streets, Des Moines. "My son, who runs a cigar store in the Central Life building, brought me home a bottle of Tanlac and I have been taking it for several weeks. My wife has also been using it. "Now I am not a person who likes to exaggerate and I know it is impossible to make an old man young again, but I want to say that my wife and I feel years younger since we have been taking Tanlac. "I suffered a great deal with my kidneys and stomach and my wife suffered with her stomach. Since we have been using Tanlac we eat heartily of any kind of food without bad after effects. This is something neith- the direction of the Messrs. Fuller and Elliston. Ky. Braneford, "The Villain," was played by John Rodgers in a very pleasant and pleasing manner, as also was Frank Colwood played by Eli Elliston. They were the leading roles. But Mrs. Fuller taking the part of "Rosa Milford," was considered the star of the company, and she was always greeted with a good applause. Her appearance on the stage was very beautiful, also her pronunciation was good. Mrs. Lomack, as Mrs. Milford, played her part in a very creditable manner. Mrs. Elliston played "Polly Dowler," Miss Early, "Sucky Button," and L. Fuller, "Ike Hopper," and Joe Straugher as "Zeke" were all in sympathy with Rosa Milford, and through their aid she was restored from Ky. Braneford and his accomplice, Button to Frank Colewood, and peace was restored. Bob Sutton was played by Ed. Miller and Mr. Blake, the sheriff, by D. H. Harrison. Considering the short time in which they have been rehearsing they all did well. I was somewhat surprised when I went into Mr. Lichty's drug store Saturday night, March 6th, as I have gone into his place of business for the past ten or twelve years, and asked for what I wanted, got it as any other customer, and paid for it and walked out. But on the above date I went into this place and met a man named George Mahnke, who played anything but a clerk and gentleman. 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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. C. B. Minnis. By W. L. Baugh, His Agent. Subscribe for the Bystander. 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. C. B. Minnis. By W. L. Baugh, His Agent. $20 TO $40 PER WEEK. 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We carry everything in the latest fashion- able hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combions made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 CITY LOCALS Mrs. Bertha Watson who has been sick for several weeks is much improved. Mr. Wm. Fletcher was called to Omaha Monday evening on account of the death of his aunt. St Paul's Alter Guild will meet next Thursday with Mrs. Simmons, 2024 Chester avenue. A. L. Cook of Burlington was in our city this week. While here he called at The Bystander office. The Corinthian Aid Society met with Mrs. Roane Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. An enjoyable afternoon was spent. The Des Moines Negro Civic League will meet at the Palms Sunday at 3 p.m. Interesting program. All invited. Miss Gertrude Hyde will entertain Miss Joburness Redmon and mother, Mrs. G. D. Redmon, at dinner Saturday evening. Mr. Sam White of Indianola, Ia., was a Des Moines visitor on business last Monday. He called at The Bystander office. Dr. Jefferson reportts the birth of a nine pound girl in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Busch, 1326th E. 26th street on the 15th day of March. Mrs. Sonnie Wilkinson who has been very sick was taken to her mother's home, Mrs. Baldwin near Creston, is reported much improved at this writing Mr. A. C. Baldridge gave a very nice birthday surprise party last Thursday, March 15th on his wife. About twenty-six people enjoyed the evening at their hospitable home, 816 W. 12th. Mr. Howard Kelso of Chippewa Falls Wis., will arrive in the city Sunday morning. His Marriage to Miss Joburness Redmon of this city will take place Wednesday evening, March 28th. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle's market day held last Friday at the home of Mrs. C. Harris, was a decided success. The meeting met Friday with Mrs. Hyde. A very interesting business meeting was had. The Step Lively Girls' club held an informal dancing party Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Velma Woods, 1219 Center street. Fifteen couples enjoyed the dancing and delicious repast served. Miss Joburness Redmon was hostess to the Mary Church Ferrell club Tuesday evening. After business matters were transacted refreshments were served. Club wii meet next Monday with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw. The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday with Mrs. J. B. Rush, The lesson study "The Lady of the Lake" Canto I, instructed by Mrs. Rush. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Next meeting with Mrs. Jennie Scott, East 14th and Frenont. The Misses Myrtle Walker, Ava Gassoway, Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Jno. Gassoway of St. Joseph, Mr. Jno. Redmon and Mrs. John Stewart of Omaha will arrive in the city Sunday evening to attend the Redmon-Kelso wedding. FOR SALE. We have two fine lots on the corner in East Des Moines for sale cheap; on easy payments. Call Frank H. Page, Iowa Seed Store. The Triple H. club met at the home of Mrs. L. A. Avery March 20; demonstration in bread making. Next meeting will be with Mrs. W. H. Lowry. The lesson from the Négro led by Mrs. Wagoner. Papers by Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Patten. The Misses Blanch and Beaulae Allen will entertain Thursday evening a large number of young ladies at a handkerchief and hosiery shower, in honor of miss Joburness Redmon. The evening will be spent in music and games, after which a dainty luncheon will be served. The Kloster Embroidery club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Shackelford, 943 14th Street Place, the afternoon WE know you are looking for bargains. Why not call and see us? and save 15 to 20 per cent STEIN'S & SONS Furniture Company 608 West Grand Ave. West of McNearny Drug Company. ```markdown ``` was spent in needle work. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess, and the club adjourned to meet a the home of Mrs. A. Jones, 1417 Crocker street. The Step Lively Girls' club met at the home of Miss Lucille Morrison last Sunday afternoon at 3:30. The afternoon was spent socially after a delightful repast was served. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Daisy Clay. Mr. W. J. Jones of Buxton, who formerly was mail carrier at the capitol during the last session of the General Assembly, was a visitor at the present legislature, the guest of his son H. B. who is now employed at the present legislature. He made a pleasant call at The Bystander office. Mr. Jones is one of the substantial citizens of Iowa. The Hammerhandle Ladies Minstrel, Mrs Black's Pink Tea and Specialty Act, as given by the young ladies of the Mary Church Terrell club last Monday evening at Elks hall was a brilliant success, both in a financial way and a display of talent. They played to a packed house. Special mention for the clever singing of popular songs and dancing by the six girls who played ends, the dignified walk of the interlocutress and the two young men Messrs. Ren Smith and Allen Coleman who drilled the girls. The Callanan club met with Mrs. Hyde Wednesday. The papers were read on music and discussed by Mrs. Nichols. In mentioning the musicians of Des Meines the names of Rev. Geo. I. Holt, Mrs. Margarett Fields Lee, Mrs Ethel Bowmer-Smith and Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, all of which are credits to Des Moines musical staff. They also had election of delegates for State Federation. Mrs. H. West 1st delegate and Mrs Thornton Adams Alternates, Mrs, Miles and Mrs. Hamond. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Nichols on 14th street. Review of Arts and Crafts by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. T. Adams. The High School Girls club met at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown and the following officers were elected: Osceola Jones, president; Harriett Alexander vice president; Georgia Williams, secretary; Edna Johnson, assistant secretary; Orea Bunday, treasurer; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, critic; Versilla Sears, chairman of executive board. Other members of the board, Gretchen Tucker, Madolo Midgett, Meredith Humbard, Naomi Carey. On next Sunday afternoon the officers will be installed by Mrs. Jessyse McClain and Mrs. Elnora Gresham will address the club. The girls of the Mary Church Terrell club entertained the Wednesday Night Bridge club at a card party last Thursday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Johnnie Shaw, in honor of Miss Joburness Redmon. Progressive whist was played at several tables and the following prizes were awarded: First prize, three-piece ivory manicure set, Carrie Stone; 2nd prize, a box of bon bons, Miss Redmon; guest prize, a camisole, Miss Redmon; booby prize, box of writing paper, Stella Hyde. A delicious two course luncheon was served from small prettily appointed tables. Miss Margaret Roberts also presented the guest of honor with American Beauty roses. VESPER PROGRAM. At Union Congregational Church Singing. Invocation. Scripture reading. Singing. Talk, Mrs. Mollie Watkins. Chant, "A Lady from the Country." Talk, Mr. Tutt. Singing. Public invited. PERSONAL—Wanted to correspond with respectable, intelligent, unimcumbered middle aged, light complexioned maiden lady with brains and money for a wife and business partner. Address Mizpah, care editor of The Bystander, 201 7th St., Des Moines, Ia. The Progressive Art club met at the home of Mrs. Frank Brent last Thursday evening. Some very encouraging remarks were made by Mrs. Jones of Colorado. They will meet next Thursday evening with Mrs. Fletcher Clayton on Nineteenth street. We have just received the news from Creston, Iowa, to the effect that the Baldwin Bros. have bought a new Iowa farm near Creston of 165 acres; Phones: Walnut 1145 Res. Drake 5058J Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel Iowa 6 also the news from Decatur county that the Thompson Bros. have sold a part of their farm in Decatur county. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith of this city have got their divorce of separation this week in the court. Mr. Sumner Smith of Missouri was in our city a few days ago. He may return ere soon to make this city his home. Atty. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Frank P. Johnson each delivered fine lay sermons last Sunday at the vesper services at Union Congregational church. All of the vesper services are interesting and worth your attendance. Mrs. L. A. Bradford has taken charge of the New Thompson Hotel on Ninth and Park streets. Those wishing accommodations and strangers and visitors are requested to patronize this, our only first class hotel. Mr. Irvin Bestor of Pochata, Miss., a nephew of E. T. Banks of this city, arrived here this week to make his home in the north. He is a young farmer boy and we hope for him success. CALL KENTUCKY TROOPS TO PREVENT LYNCHING. Lexington, Ky., Feb. 13.—Two companies of state troops were ordered to Murray today to protect Lube Martin, Negro, charged with killing Policeman William Duiguid. A mob formed a month ago to lynch Martin and were quieted temporarily by Governor Stanley, who went to Murray on a special train and told the mob they would have to lynch him before they could reach the Negro. A WORD FROM ONE OF THE BY- STANDERS, REAL BOOFTERS STANDER'S REAL BOOSTERS. Burlington, Iowa, March 18—Hon. John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. —Dear Sir: It is with pleasure I extend to you my hearty congratulations on the revision of your interesting paper, The Bystander. I especially enjoy the health hints by Dr. Bookr. They are indeed interesting and food for thought. Your recent addition, "Poems you ought to know," are truly inspiring. Your selection is admirable. Your paper, although smaller in size, it is larger in educational value. With success to The Bystander. I remain as ever. Please permit me to say through the columns of your paper, in reply to those who frequently ask my opinion of Mr. Roland W. Hayes as a singer. One writer says: "Singing is the interpretation of text by the use of musical tones produced by the human voice." If that definition is correct, I consider Mr. Hayes one of the greatest tenors on the American platform. In his voice there is all the beauty that there is in the average tenor and about twice the volume and in no case does he sacrifice quality for quantity. He is supported by Mr. Wm. L. King, who is an excellent pianist. In fact he is a coming virtuoso. Both Mr.ized a domestic science club, which to the highest attainment in in musicianship. W. H. Warricks. A Pleasant Physic. 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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 to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fraud what you need for yourself and 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. UNITED ORDER OF GOOD SHEPHERDS Alabama's Potent Agency For Racial Uplift. OWNSVALUABLE PROPERTIES Brief Account of What the Organization Founded by George W. Chandler is Doing For the Benefit of Our Race—Liberal Provision Made For Widows and Orphans. Montgomery, Ala.—Among the thousands of young men in the south who are making good and who are forging to the front is George W. Chandler, founder of the United Order of Good Shepherds, one of the largest and most influential organizations in the south for the good of the race. It is to Talladega, Ala., that the credit for this young man is due, because it was there he was born, and it was there he received his foundation for an education in the public school and then Talladega college. His father was one of the original pioneers in the vicinity of Talladega and was one of the first of P. A. GEORGE W. CHANDLER. his race to own land in that section of the country. He made good use of his opportunities in every way possible. The son imbibed the spirit of his father and began life with a determination to do something to aid his people in their struggle for advancement. To live in the hearts of his people has been an effort which has claimed every minute of his time, and he has ever been ready to serve. He has made good in everything to which he has put his hands. It is not, therefore, surprising that the United Order of Good Shepherds should take such a prominent place in the affairs of the race. Mr. Chandler has given the making of the order his personal attention, and it now operates in six states and continues to grow. The local organizations are called lodges and fountains. This is one of the organizations which are helping the race to climb to higher things in life. Eighteen miles south of Selina. Ala., the order owns 3,100 acres of land, and 500 acres of this land have been designated for the widows and orphans of the order, while the other is for increasing the revenue of the order in order to sustain these widows and orphans. Fifty families have taken advantage of the opportunities given them by the order and are owning good homes. On the land owned by the order eighty-seven buildings have been erected, including one three story brick building, valued at $10,000, a sawnill, a gristmill and a shingle mill. This is a new departure in fraternal organization among the people, and at once it appeals to them. Mr. Chandler has reached his people, and they think much of him. He has ever been ready to encourage any enterprise among the people, assisting the young men and women struggling for an education, because he had to start at the ground and work up. His father put him on his own merits, believing that if a boy would make a man he must win his place and not be fed with a silver spoon. He believed in going right down and getting it from the shoulder or directly from the brain. Mr. Chandler owns a beautiful home, two stories and well furnished, on one of the best streets in Montgomery, and there resides with his estimable wife and daughter. They are happy, and he is spending a life for and with his people. The success of this young man should be an inspiration to others. This is a progressive age of doing things, and the man who sits down and talks about what he is going to be after awhile if he lives and nothing happens will never make much headway in America or any other country. In the office of the head of the United Order of Good Shepherds are to be found several of the trained young people of the race. Mrs. Sallie Duncan is chief clerk and secretary, and in addition are to be found the bookkeepers, the stenographers and other help. Mr. Chandler has made places for some of the young people of his race and will provide for others from time to time. POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. No matter what your occupation you ought to read and know some of the great poems of the world. They will add to your happiness and philosophy. We shall print a few of the classics as a sample, if they are desired by our subscribers they will be continued. As it fell upon a day In the merry month of May, Sitting in a pleasant shade Which a grove of myrtles made, Beasts did leap and birds did sing, Trees did grow and plants did spring; Every thing did banish moan Save the Nightingale alone. She, poor bird, as all forlorn, Lean'd her breast against a thorn, And there sung the dolefull' st ditty That to hear it was great pity. Fie, fie, fie, now would she cry; Tereu. tereu, by and by; That to hear her so complain Scarse I could from tears refrain; For her griefs so lively shown Made me think upon mine own. —Ah, thought I, thou mourn'st in vain, None takes pity on thy pain: Senseless trees, they cannot hear thee, Ruthless beasts, they will not cheer thee King Pandion, he is dead. All thy friends are lapp'd in lead: All thy fellow birds do sing Careless of thy sorrowing: Even so, poor bird, like thee None alive will pity me. --- Insure Your Teeth Better than the dentifrice you are using now VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste As it Grows Older It Grows Better "PORO" MARK Grower that won for itself over 000 New Patrons last year. details write "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY, 3100 Pine Street, Dept Q., St. Louis, Mo. 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JUST LET HIM HAVE HID OWN WAY! FO' DE LAN' SAKE'S!! YOU MUSTN'T GET FRIGHTENED MAW-ME'S ALWAYS PLAY-FUL LIKE THAT WHEN HE'S HUNGRY! I'LL COME BACK DEM WHEN YOU GIBE BENGAL HIS DINNER! HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker. M. D. Pain is the most prominent cause of misery and many folks wonder why we were not so constructed as to be free from it. While pains are not good company, they are very valuable. It is pain which points out the danger signals to us lest we go without warning to destruction. Pain makes us turn loose a hot poker lest we destroy our hands; it makes ice no less pleasant for the same reason. Both extremes of temperature are painful because they are destructive. People turn loose a not poker lest we destroy our hands; it makes ice no less pleasant for the same reason. Both extremes of temperature are painful because they are destructive. People would eat ice cream and drink scalding coffee at the same time unless there was pain to warn them. Steel will not long withstand rapid sudden changes, but we have less intelligence and respect for more delicate organs. It is pain which keeps a woman from pinning her hat to her head instead of passing it through her hair. Men would stick nails through their skin and trousers, too, in order to hold the latter up but for the pain. The insertion of sharp instruments into the skin would cause bleeding and perhaps infect the body were it not for the pain. We would stay up all night in badly ventilated places unless we had headaches to remind us to rest some and breathe good air. Some people would forget to eat and keep the body alive unless they had hunger pains. It is true that many are too lazy to listen to the calls of nature until pain compels them to rid the body of noxious material. Pains are not as always true indices to conditions nor are they always reliable guides to the locations of the trouble, but they are certain indicators of some disorders somewhere. Nor are painful sensations necessarily described in terms of pain. There are degrees and expression of pains which are misinterpreted. Disagreeable odors and sights are painful to the individual, but are not interpreted in the same manner. Nevertheless they are expressions of mental hurts, and serve the same warnings. On the other hand, the purely psychic insults are expressed in certain forms of nervous discomfort, as impending fear, insomnia, palpitations or gastric unrest. Just as we see individuals who seem to have no sense of physical pain, as evidenced by "human pin cushions," "fire eaters," and other freaks, we have very many more people who have lost the sense of mental and moral pain, so that they apparently are capable of doing things which would cause others pain in what we call remorse. It is as essential to have a sensitive moral sense as physical one. In the moral sense we can be educated by the examples of others as well as we can profit by the experiences of those who have suffered from ignorance of physical consequences. In moral affairs we can always beat the offense to the barrier by being sorry first. OTTUMWA ITEMS. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A M. E. church. Rev. Ferribee had charge of the services. Each service was well attended. Misses Creta Robison, Allie Hicks and Richard Milton were baptized Sunday morning and with A. W. Gooden were taken into full membership. Mrs. H. T. Craig of Keokuk visited at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. F. Clark, a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Rose entertained Rev. and Mrs. Cato, Rev Ferribee and a few friends at 7 o'clock dinner Monday evening. Mrs. Ida Davis and Mrs. Harry Owens took well filled baskets to church Sunday so as to be able to stay and attend all the services. They entertained fourteen friends at dinner and Rev. and Mrs. Cato and Rev. Ferribee for sunner. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weeks entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday, including Rev. and Mrs. Cato and Rev. Ferribee. The body of William Shepherd, who died last Monday, was sent to St. Joseph, Mo., the home of his mother. The funeral and interment took place there last Tuesday. Mrs. Amy Junkin, an old resident of Ottumwa, died at her home, 406 College street, Sunday evening. She is survived by one son, Pete. Her funeral was held in Daggetes Chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Cato of the A. M. E. church in charge. Interment followed in the OMAHA, NEB. Mr. Wick Mason passed away Sunday in Milford, Utah. His remains were brought to Omaha. Rev. W. F. Botts commenced revival meeting Wednesday evening. Rev. L. K. Williams of Chicago will conduct the meeting. A very successful revival meeting closed Sunday night at Mt. Moriah. Services were conducted by Rev. Wilkerson. Miss Stella Turner of 2201 North Twenty-seventh street has been very sick. 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