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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander QUINCY, ILL., LOCALS: Rev. G. T. Shaw united in marriage on last Wednesday evening Mr. Elmer White and Miss Bertha Doolin. May they, enjoy a prosperous voyage through life. Mrs. Nellie Bernard is resting easily at this writing. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Sarah Stewart, who departed this life Friday, the 27th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Soldiers' Home hospital. She had been employed at the superintendent's home on the grounds as cook for the last fifteen years. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E., also of the Ladies' Social club and Household of Ruth, No. 213. Her funeral was held from Bethel on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Shaw officiating. Capt. Andrews, superintendent of the Sunday school, spoke in glowing terms of the deceased. Through The Bystander we extend sympathy to her daughter, Mrs. Fannie Simms, and her host of friends. Master Wm. Nixon is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pier entertained a few friends Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fannie Coffer and Mrs. Maria Hughes are on the sick list. The third annual convention of the missionaries and stewardesses of the Quincy district of Illinois A. M. E. conference met in Bethel A. M. E. last Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th, with the president, Sister M M. Jones, presiding. The session was interesting and harmonious and every delegate left feeling greatly benefitted by being present. Next session at Madison, Ill. The officers elected were Mrs. M. M. Jones, Springfield, president; Mrs. Mattye Lilly, Quincy, secretary; Mrs. Mattie Jackson, Jacksonville, treasurer. The funeral of little Marion Newbolt was conducted by Rev. G. W. Brown from her home Monday at 2 p.m. Sympathy to the bereaved relatives. KEOKUK NEWS The remains of the late Mrs. Amanda Dunn, who passed away at the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, were brought here on last Friday for burial. The funeral services were held from the First African Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. S. C. Bolling officiated. Interment was in National cemetery. The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna Click was held from the home, 1306 Johnson street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Nettie Kebo entertained the Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First African Baptist church on last Friday afternoon at her home, 1412 Morgan street. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Ellen Dixon entertained the Daughters of Nioba Tabernacle, No. 9, in a social meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 25th. A delightful luncheon was served. All reported a fine time. Please don't forget to call Black 912 when you have news for the Bystander. Mr. Clyde Johnson is able to be out again. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. John Watts, who objected to undergo an operation after being placed on the operating table, has returned to his work at the Ford garage. Jas. Crowder came down from Grinnell on Saturday night to visit over Sunday with relatives and friends. Mrs. Jennie Tiffen of Washington was a business visitor Monday and Tuesday. Miss Helen Mitchell, who was taken ill in St. Louis and brought home by her father, Simpson Mitchell, last week, has been placed under Dr. Jerrel's care. Her parents are hopeful of her recovery. Mrs. Belle Watkins of Buxton was an over Sunday guest in the A. G. Clark home. Mrs. Jennie "Cooper, who has been a cripple the past seven years, fell Sunday morning and has been in a helpless state since. Her daughter, Cora Moore, with the assistance of G. Washington, is caring for her. Frank Allen, who has been suffering with his throat, is abe to be around again. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The E. L. D. club will give a musical and May pole drill Thursday evening, May 3rd, under the direction of the president, Mrs. Jessie Piper. The Third Baptist church and Bethel A. M. E. church are each preparing to entertain their Sunday school convention. Mrs. Alberta Carter, health chairman of the Iowa State Federation of Clubs, observed national Negro health week with a health entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church, in which Dr. Andrew Stith of Rock Island gave a lecture on the teeth as an asset to health. Dr. Stith introduced charts illustrating his lecture, which was very interesting and instructive. Mrs. Della Marshall is able to take her position at the dairy lunch, after an illness of a few weeks. Mrs. Emma Brooks and Mrs. Jennie Johnson will represent the T. L. O. club at the Federation in Ottumwa on May 21-23. Beth church has planned a series of entertainments, the first of which will be May 10th. GALESBURG. ILL. Twenty-seven attended the quarterly meeting in Monmouth on Sunday. Geraldee Harmon, daughter of Mrs. N. Harmon, is very ill at her home with diphtheria. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Huff have returned home from Missouri, called there by the death of his father. Mr. E. Hubbard of Monmouth, Ill., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss E. Hurley. Mrs. Chas, Anderson and daughter, Beatrice, Mrs. Crawford, motored to Monmouth on Sunday. Mrs. B. Williams is much improved at this writing. Miss D. Hawkins is ill with measles. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Miss A. Letcher on Friday, April 11th. The A. L. C. will meet with Mrs. John Allen on May 17th. The Second Baptist church held their first services in Beecher Chapel last Sabbath. The Thimble Circle meet with Mrs. James Wagner on May 11th. The C., B. & Q. freight house is putting rodmen to work handling freight. Mr. Miller, traveling salesman for the Overton Hygienic Co., spent Friday night in the city, the guest of the colored groceryman, Chas. Anderson. Sunday, May 13th, Mothers' day programs at both churches SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, worthy grand matron of Electa grand chapter, O. E. S., for the state of Iowa and jurisdiction, arrived in the city Wednesday, May 2nd, and reorganized Naomi chapter, No. 7. After the business a dainty repast was served. Mt. Zion Baptist church had eight joiners Sunday, May 6th. Messrs. Louis Maxey and Harry Barnes have returned from Chicago. The funeral of Mrs. Frankie Young, who died Monday, April 30th, was held Saturday, May 5th. Mrs. T. H. Sturgis, worthy matron of Naomi chapter, No. 7, O. E. S.; Mrs. J. W. Norris, past matron; Mrs. Louis Grant, past matron, and Mrs. Goldo Hackley-Green, past matron, will attend the Electa grand chapter, O. E. 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Mrs. Pierce Barquett, daughter, Miss Maxine, and son, Master Jonn, of Ottumwa, were Sunday guests in the parental Barquette home on East A avenue. Mrs. Arthur Crowder served luncheon in the church Friday night. The luncheon served Tuesday night in the A. M. E. church by Mesdames Florence Allen and Iola Henderson was fairly well attended. Mrs. Jennie Cooper, who fell a week or ten days ago, is suffering very much. Road To Happiness. Be amiable, cheerful and good nat- ured and you are much more likely to be happy. You will find this difficult, if not impossible, however, when you are constantly troubled with constipation. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and get rid of that and it will be easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. HYGIENE & KALOLOGY CO. Dept. A. H. 122 W. 13th St., N. Y. City Brothers Annual Sale of Makers' Carlots Any Basement dressed at very small size of the most important of the year. War Garden FOR EARLY OHIOS FOR SEED PURPOSES or bushel if not delivered the Lawn and Garden Seed Co. QUALITY—SERVICE" Des Moines, Ia. Free Booklet, describing wonderful article indispensable for private use of married ladies but and sorry. Seen CLINTON, IOWA. Mr. William Henderson, who has been quite ill for some weeks past, passed away at his home on Maple avenue Friday, April 27th, at 12:20 p.m. Deceased was an old and respected citizen, aged at time of death about 68 years. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star. For years he has been a valued officer of Bethel A. M. E. church and was up to the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and immediate members of his family and a host of friends. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, April 30th, at 2:30 from Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. The pall bearers were J. T. Culberson, Scott Robinson, Cassius Clay, G. W. Martin, Albert Junkins and Chas. Anthony. Interment was in Springdale cemetery with the Masonic service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Little Edna, the 19 months old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson, passed away on Saturday afternoon, after a six months' illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home, Rev. Wm. Williams officiating. This is the second time within a short time that death has entered the family, a son, David, having died two weeks ago. Bethel A. M. E. choir gave a sacred concert on Sunday evening. Laura May Robinson is the name of a young lady who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robinson on Apri 23d. She expects to take up her permanent residence with them. Best wishes to the parents. An entertainment will be given on May 17th by the children for the Mite Missionary society. One of the special features will be a broom drill. Mrs. Lillie Wilder has the affair in hand. What came near being a very serious and possibly fatal accident took place Wednesday evening about 6:30 when little Roger, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bush, fell from an auto driven by his brother, striking on his head on the cement paving. A gash was made in his head above the right eye. He also suffered bruises otherwise. A physician was called, who attended to his injuries. Later he was carried to his home on Eighth avenue, where he is recovering from his adventure. His escape was a miracle. A most enjoyable social was held on Monday night by the official board at Bethel church. The collector will soon be abroad, so get ready to meet him. OMAHA. NER. Evangelistic services are being held at the A. M. E. church. Miss Stella Turner left Thursday for her home in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Cleota Thompson gave a party Don't Talk At the Telephone —Talk Into It Always talk directly into the telephone, slowly and clearly, with your lips not more than an inch away. Don't expect the other party to hear you distinctly when you mumble your words through a cigar or hold the telephone two or three inches from your lips. Don't tip the telephone over when you talk; hold it in a vertical position. The right way is to give the number to the operator slowly and distinctly, to listen for her repetition of the number and acknowledge it. If the operator repeats the number correctly say "Right"; if not, say "No" and give it again. Then give your whole attention to the telephone conversation. IOWA TELPHONE COMPANY BROADWAY WEST HILL STREET IOWA TELPHONE COMPANY The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents in honor of her mother, Mrs. T. D. Thompson. The Odd Fellows annual sermon will be held at the Grove M. E. church on Sunday. Sermon by Rev. Wilkerson. BUXTON, IOWA. (Special.) Mr. George Wellington was born in Warrenton county, Virginia, January 1, 1835, and died in Marysville, Iowa, April 14, A. D. 1917, being at the time of death 82 years, 3 months and 13 days old. In 1859 he was married to Miss Nancy Lucas, now Mrs. Nancy Wellington. There were born to this union twelve children. Four are now living. He professed faith in Christ in 1870 and united with the Second Baptist church, Richmond, Va., and for thirty-three years he was a faithful member of that church. On coming to Buxton in 1903 he became a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, to which he belonged at the time of his death. And life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, one daughter, three sons, four grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers, two daughters-in-law, other relatives and friends. HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker. M. D. Many of the woes of this world are based upon selfishness and stinginess of the meanest quality. Many persons confuse stinginess and economy. No man ever gained genuine happiness by being selfish and stinginess warps a soul like heat does wet leather. While generosity does not contemplate recklessness, neither does stinginess mean trying to keep everything which comes into greedy hands. It is true that row-viewed, soul we need liberal minded people, else every laudable enterprise would be stifed, but a man who is reckless is as much a bad example as the tight-fisted, par- row-viewed, soulwe need liberal minded people, else every laudable enterprise would be stifed, but a man who is reckless is as much a bad example as the tight-fisted, nar- contracted individual who will not part with more than two pennies out of every dollar. Ignorance of the everlasting principles which guide human affairs holds many who are capable, with a strong leash. Nothing so constricts the stream of life as ignorance; it escorts us on a dead and straight march, from the cradle to the grave. Money does not bring happiness; the love of it creates misery and suspicion. When a man hugs his money close he suspects everyone of wanting it; consequently he distrusts all who would be kind to him. The entire disregard of this standard of commodity values is liable to make one undesirable unless the disregard is backed by a practical philosophy. There is damnation or bliss in all powerful factors. There is no sight more pitiable than a selfish soul grown old; we stand between compassion and contempt, thinking of the wonderful opportunity lost. The old stingy soul, with every vestige of generosity withered and impotent cries out for a touch of something other than the hard gold. Every generous impulse ought to be nourished, kept from over-running the garden of prudence; and every selfish sprout should be ruthlessly torn by the roots before it flowers and sours the milk of human kindness. No miser can contemplate the happiness of heaven in other terms than that of golden streets. Only the generous can see gold so commonly used. Between that prudence which prompts a man to make sure of food, shelter and raiment and trusting to blind chance there is a wide avenue of pleasure which comes from seeing money go with no promise of 6 per cent, but the assurance of making the world better and some thousands happy. Selfishness makes the widow moan a thousand times more for the departed, it stifles ambition in the promising, keeps back the population of the earth, makes liars of some men, kills pride in the appearance of children, makes a peacock of the purse holder, causes some to damn their race and send girls to destruction for silks. The selfish man is an egotist and a fool, in the most contemptible sense. Before any work of quality and lasting force can be accomplished it must have for its basis unselfishness. Unselfishness unlocks the door to fame and writes names upon the book of life and happiness. THE BYSTANDER FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917 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. EDITORIALS NEGRO LABOR EXODUS CAUSES CRISIS IN SOUTH. West Point, Miss.—At a mass meeting of West Point and Clay county citizens, the labor situation, resulting from the departure of thousands of Negroes for the north, was discussed. A resolution was passed providing for the appointment of a committee of twenty to inform each labor agent in the county that his business is ruious to the county and also to request him to desist from recruiting Negro labor for other parts of the country. The labor situation in many parts of Mississippi is approaching a crisis. In fact the whole of the south is being aroused by the daily exodus of laborers, and action similar to that taken at the West Point meeting is being urged in other places. Some of the more conservative employers advise less drastic action. It is pointed out that the labor agents have the protection of the law and that complications will inevitably result if the citizens proceed with the single idea that the only way in which they can hold their labor is by literally ejecting the agents from their districts. Making conditions in the south more attractive to the Negro laborer will, it is said, be a more peaceful means of forcing the labor agent to close his doors. ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF N. A. A. OF C. P. Final arrangements have been made for holding the annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Washington, D. C., on May 16 and 17. Mr. Moorfield Storey, the national president, will preside at the evening meeting on the 16th to be held at the First Congregational church, Tenth and G streets, which will be addressed by Dean Wm. Pickens and Charles Edward Russell. The outstanding interest of the evening, however, centers in the presentation of the third Spingarn medal for distinguished service during 1916, which will be presented this year by Hon. Wesley L. Jones, United States senator from Washington, a staunch friend of the Negro. The name of the candidate to whom the medal is awarded is not given out until the evening of the presentation. Last year it was awarded to Lieut. Col. Charles Young for his services in reorganizing the constabulary of Liberia; and the first medal was conferred upon Dr. E. E. Just for his original researches in biology. KIRKSVILLE, MO. Prof. C. B. Johnson preached an excellent sermon Sunday night at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Roscoe West is reported very much better, after an illness of two weeks. Miss Carrie Johnson was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson on Sunday. Mr. Sherman Ward, who has been visiting his mother and father in Fayette, Mo., has returned. The attendance at the A. M. E. church Sunday night was quite large. Rev. W. R. Richardson is to be commended for the work he is doing in the interest of the young people of this city. The Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church is doing nicely, under the leadership of Mrs. W. W. Hoskins. Mr. Lonnie Adams, after spending several days here with his father and sister, returned to Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he has been employed for some time. Mr. E. C. Richards returned to Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sunday night. He is planning to move his family there in the near future. The M. S. Bryant Aid society will give a musical Thursday night. Quite a program has been arranged. Miss Bernice Appleton, our coming young contralto, has been assisting Miss Stella Corsey with the chorus for the occasion. Mr. Ben Richardson, who has been ill for some time, is again at his shoe shop. Mr. D. Appleton of St. Charles, Mo., is visiting home folks for a few days. Mr. E. Finney of Macon was a visitor in our city Wednesday. Messrs. Ed Brown and Kelly Stokes returned to Cherokee, Iowa, Monday. On Tuesday, May 8th, Mrs. Earl Richards met with a serious accident, having her clothing catch fire in the gasoline engine at their rug factory, inflicting wounds on her right side and right limb which necessitated some twenty old stitches. She is reported resting nicely. A message from Alton, IL., was received Tuesday by Mr. M. Hockaday informing him of the death of his daughter, Mrs. L. Madlock, who formerly lived here. Uncle Geo. Toles, who recently lost his eyesight, is still as cheerful as ever. The Porter-Ward string orchestra has bookings for the next two weeks for some of the best dances in the city. They will also be one of the features of the M. S. B. musical the 10th. Lincoln school, of which Prof. C. B. Johnson is principal, will close the 18th. Graduating exercises at the Second Baptist church. We are proud to have Prof. Johnson elected for another year, as he has proven himself a scholarly man. He has been chosen by the program committee of the Iowa State Federation to deliver an original poem at the annual meeting, which poem is ready for publication and will be on sale in six or eight days. The title of the poem is, "The Mantle of Dunbar and Other Poems." Hurrah for Missouri! BUXTON, IOWA. It is difficult to pick up many friends without making a few enemies along the way. Mr. Harold Bonaparte of Minneapolis, Minn., was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Spears for a few days. Mr. Scott J. Mardis has completed his course in the A. A. training school of Kansas City, Mo., and has returned home with honors. Col. B. H. Jones made a business trip to Des Moines last week. Mrs. Ada Madison of St. Paul, Minn., is in the city at the bedside of her cousin, Mrs. Anna Humbles, who is still very sick. Mrs. Herndon Burkes has gone to Omaha, Neb., to join her husband, where she will remain for an indefinite stay. Mr. Arthur Mills of Marshalltown is spending a few days with his parents and friends. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson made an interesting talk at St. John's A. M. E. church last Sunday night. The K. P. annual sermon was preached at the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday p. m. Splendid music was furnished by the B. C. band, directed by Mr. Richard Oliver again. Quarterly meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. J. J. Evans, pastor. Miss Mary Jane Reeves of Des Moines spent a few days in the city last week. Anyone having interesting news for the Bystander, would be pleased to receive same on or before Tuesday of each week. Y. M. C. A. Notes. These are busy days around the Y. M. C. A. We are having things brightened up and beautified both in and out. Last Tuesday and Wednesday were the closing nights of the roller skating, as Mr. Reasby decided to close down for the summer. The boys are planning on several good Y. baseball teams this season. Wish we had Fred Coalman with us to help us train up for Lovilla. The Y. M. C. A. has the honor of announcing a ladies' physical culture class, which was organized about six weeks ago, and are doing nicely. We hope to be able to say more about this class in the future. The boys are glad to welcome Mr. Arthur Mills back home again on a few days' visit. The Tuesday Night Bible class enjoyed a very interesting lesson, taken from one of the Savior's parables, "Jesus the true vine," John 15:1-13. The Y. M. C. A. contributed to Mrs. Ada Miller the sum of $10 to be applied to the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. The Y. is making some much needed improvements this week, in the way of painting the auditorium, also some of the first floor rooms. Mr. Scott Mardis, who has just completed a course in the K. C. training school, is now back home and ready for business. Some great games being pulled off by such eminent players as Clifford Miles, Hy Mease, Dr. Carter, Jas. Spears, Harry Mills and a few other experts. The health committee and the cemetery association held a big joint program in the Y. a few days ago, with Dr. E. A. Carter representing the National Physicians Health League, and J. E Mills, general secretary, representing the National Negro Health Movement The meeting was largely attended and proved very successful. The cemetery committee lifted a very liberal collection, amounting to over $18.00. The committee, Mease, chairman of the money to be used toward fixing up and beautifying our home cemetery. Watch for us every week, as we expect to be with you regular. Biliousness and Constipation. For years I was troubled with biliousness and constipation, which made life miserable for me. My appetite failed me. I lost my usual force and vitality. Pepsin preparations and cathartics only made matters worse. I do not know where I should have been today had I not tried Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive functions, purify the stomach, liver and blood, helping the system to do its work naturally.—Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These tablets are for sale by all dealers. THE BYSTANDER HAPPENINGS TWENTY YEARS AGO (As Chronicled by The Bystander, April 30, 1897.) A special city election for the purpose of ascertaining as to whether or not the city wishes to purchase and own the electric light plant will be Monday, May 17, in the various precincts. Congressman Hull returned to Washington, D. C., last Monday. Mrs. Martha Bass of Sixth avenue has been quite sick for the past two weeks and is still confined to her bed. Rev. W. A. Searcy of Iowa City was a Capital visitor this week. Mr. John Wingo has opened up a first class two chair barber shop at 321 Third street, where he will be pleased to have you call and see him. Captain E T. Banks was confined to the house all the first part of the week. Mrs. D. C. Barfield is convalescent. The festival and concert given under the auspices of the Stewardess Board for the benefit of the pastor at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening was a grand success. The drill by six young ladies and led by Miss Mabel Morton, the solo by Mr. Ed. Moseley and the soldiers tattoo were the special features. The H. B. S. R. met with Mrs. L. R. Palmer on Thursday afternoon, and after an extensive history day program had been rendered they adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. E. S. Willett, 813 Eleventh street. Mrs. L. A. Bassfield was seen at church last Sunday, after several weeks' absence owing to sickness. Messrs. Charles A. Harding and Wm. Jones left Sunday for Minneapolis. Mr. McFall of the Rock Island dining car service left the city last Saturday for a few days' visit with friends in Chicago. Mr. H. R. Crenshaw having resigned the foremanship in the Bystander composing and job rooms, he will be succeeded by J. H. Tucker of Omaha. Miss Zella Davis has graduated from the shorthand department of the Capital City Commercial College, and is now assisting the instructor of that department in giving dictations to the Frankel's YOU should hats we show at ... THE styles are the high grade m most desired fashions THEY are g fur" hats, good Shown in a large varie guaranteed fast. 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VENTY YEARS AGO Bystander, April 30, 1897.) shorthand classes. Miss Davis is one of the leading educators of the race in the city and we bespeak for her a glowing future. Mr. W. S. Tomlin has purchased a nice croquet set and invites croquet lovers to come and play with him. Miss Hattie Lankford is quite sick at her home on Eighth street. Her sister, Miss Vie, has been ill. Clifford Williams, one of our old Des Moines boys, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. McCravens. Mr. Williams has been in the regular army stationed at Fort Washakie, Wyo. Messrs. Robt. and Charley Turner have returned from Chicago, where they moved last fall with their mother. She will also move back in a few weeks. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Mr. T. T. Boyd to Miss A. T. Tines, May 12th, at No. 510 West Third street. Rally to the Bugle Call. All the members of the Morton Drum Corps meet Tuesday evening, May 11th. By order of Fife Major N. E. Morton. First African church, School and B streets, F. Lomack, pastor. Lord's day services: Preaching, 1 a. m.; subject, "Lying Is a Great Sin." Sunday school at 3 p. m. Young people's meeting at 7 p. m. Preaching at 8 p. m.; subject, "The Standing of Persons in the Christian Church and Their Rights and Privileges As Members." Mr. Will Valentine left this week for his home in Tennessee. He was quite sick. Mrs. Geo. Hood, nee Miss Epperson, of South Bend, Iowa, is expected in the city for an extended visit at an early date. The Ladies' Afternoon Social club will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs. F. D. Jackson. Miss Mattie Plummer of Indianola, Iowa, spent a few days in the city last week. Bob Armstrong, the colored pugilist, passed through the city last Wednesday en route from Carson City to his home at Washington, Iowa. see the classy $2.50 e fashioned after makes, duplicating the of the season. guaranteed "all leather sweat bands. ety of colors which are Values at $2.50 nkels city and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dolly Henson, two sons, Ralph and Grandville, of Minneapolis, Minn., his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Taylor and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Stevens and Mrs. J. M. Brown, both of Chicago, who arrived Monday, April 30. Two nieces from Chicago, Mrs. Bayou came Tuesday morning, and Miss Garner Fowler is expected Wednesday morning. Mr. Henson was a member of the A. M. E. church and of Golden Star lodge, No. 4, A. F. & A. M. The funeral was held Wednesday in the A. M. E. church, Rev. C. H. Cato officiating. The Masonic lodge had charge of the services at the grave. Interment in Ottumwa cemetery. 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Sunday was covenant meeting day at the Vine and Broadway Baptist church. In the evening Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached a soul-stirring sermon on the origin of the Baptist church, taking his text from Matt. 16:18. The Deacon donation party which was given Tuesday night by the Missionary Circle at the Vine and Broadway Baptist church was quite successful. The G. U. O. F. and the H. H. will hold their annual sermon Sunday at the M. E. church. Miss Carry C. Pettiford, the great locutionist of Ohio, entertained the public Friday evening at the M. E. church, which was very successful and highly praised. Dr. Baker of Chicago is in the city on business. Charles Jackson and Louis Brown have accepted a position in Galva, Iowa. Quite a number of out of town people will attend the cantata given Friday night. Rev. Samuel Emmry spent Sunday last in our city. Rev. Winningham of our city spent Sunday in Honeywell, where he is pastor the Honeywell church. Mr. Earnest Harris spent a few days in our city, the guest of relatives. The Vine Street and Broadway Sunday school will observe Mother's day. Over-work, worry and the constant strain of a business life are often a cause of much trouble Dr. Miles' Nervine is highly recommended for all Nervous disorders. It is particularly invaluable to business women. Regulate your bowels by using IF FIRST BOTTLE, OR BOX, FAILS TO BENEFIT YOU, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Insure Better dent 25¢ Proper Food For Weak Stomachs. The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Every one should adopt a diet suited to his age and occupation. Those who have weak stomachs need to be especially careful and should eat slowly and masticate their food thoroughly. It is also important that they keep their bowels regular. When they become consti- REMEMBER Lud Strothers' Cafe 417 W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style. L. G. 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CITY LOCALS Mrs. Tillie Lee, who has been sick, is improving at this writing. Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday, May 17th, with Mrs. Haden Green, 1210 Center street. Mrs. Annie Allen announces the engagement of her daughter, Beulah Evelyn, to Alfred Williamson. The wedding will be solemnized the latter part of June. The Kloster Crochet Embroidery club will meet with Mrs. H. Henderson, 834 Twelfth street, Wednesday, May 16th. The girls of the Mary Church Terrill club will entertain at an informal evening club party Thursday evening, May 24th, at the home of the Misses Gertrude and Adah Hyde. Mrs. Bertha Anthony of Boone, Iowa, is in Des Moines, called here by the illness of her uncle, Mr. John Davis, who has been removed to the hospital. The Corinthian Aid society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Bothic, 1766 Maple street. If you will tell us why Thomas A. Edison outclasses all other inventors, we will tell you why the Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph outclasses all other phonographs. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Wanut street, Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. C. C. Johnson of this city, but who has been attending the Maharry Medical college, graduated from that institution last Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. Qute a large delegation of Eastern Star delegates and representatives expect to attend the annual meeting of Electa grand chapter next week at Marshalltown. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen of 1012 Crocker street gave a surprise birthday party in honor of their son, Ira Allen, the 1st of May, at which time about thirty young people were present. All reported a joyous time. If you will tell us why some ladies are far more charming than others, we will tell you why Edison Diamond Disc Records are far more charming than all other disc records. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. Lena Wilkinson on Thirteenth street, with the president, Mrs. Jefferson, in chair. After business a dainty lunch was served and djourned to meet with Mrs. C. B. Voods on Eleventh street. Vesper service at Union Congregational church. Singing, invocation, scripture reading, singing, talk by Mrs. J. H. McDowell, W. C T. U. work, good music. At 4 o'clock sharp. On hour only. All are cordially invited. Rev. H. McCracken will give a fifteen minute larym sermat at 4 o'clock prompt. The Negro Civic Forum will meet at its usual place on Sunday at 3:30 instead of 4 o'clock. After a short meeting the men will march to Corinthian Baptist, church, where Dr Boone of Texas, who this week is conducting special services at the above named church, will deliver a special address to the members Let every man hear Dr Boone. The Mary B. Talbert club met with Mrs. Alex Coleman last Tuesday evening. After business Mrs. Fern Warren read a paper on "Social Uplift," which was discussed by the members. After a dainty repast the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jefferson on May 17th. All members urged to be present. At the A. M. E. Zion church, located on Allen street, there will be a large baptizing, basket dinner and grand rally Sunday, May 13th, at which time the Perry Allen Aid club of ladies will give a sacred concert at 8 p.m., under the leadership of Mrs. Viola Williams. The presiding elder will be present on the 22nd and hold his last quarterly conference. GET MARRIED Read my answer and advice on the Divorce-Proof Marriage Question. Let me tell you who to marry to live successful and happy. Send your full name, birthdate and 25 cents. The D. P. M. System, 15 E. Woofbridge st. Detroit, Mich. Please mention The Bystander Phones: Walnut 1145 Res. Drake 5058J Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel Iowa --- JACOBS RESIGNS. Mr. Herbert E. Jacobs, foreman in the Bystander office for the past eighteen years, has resigned and severed his connection with The Bystander. Mr. Jacobs is one of the self-made young men who came here about twenty years ago and by hard work and honest toil he is one of the influential men of this city, strong in the Masonic circles, has a fine trade, is considered one of the best and most painstaking all around printers of color in Iowa. He owns a beautiful home on the corner of Twentieth and Carpenter avenue. As yet Mr. Jacobs has not fully decided what he will do. The Bystander will recommend him for any position that he may seek. The Mary Church Terrill club met Monday evening with Miss Gertrude Hyde. After a business session, current events were given and a luncheon served. The club will meet next Monday evening with Mrs. Stella Hyde. The following program will be given: Quotations from "Holy Grail." Two papers on "Music Outline," by Miss Mayrie Bell and Mrs. Lulu McCree. There will be a booster program for the Home for Women and Girls Thursday, May 17th, at the Corinthian Baptist church. Judge C. A. Dudley, one of the judges of the district court, will be the principal speaker. Also Mrs. Gregg of the juvenile court; Mrs. Mary Coalston, city police woman, and Mr. F. H. Hollingsworth, secretary of the Associated Charities, will be other speakers. There will be solos and other musical features and everybody is invited to come out and boost for the home. Admission free. Mrs. J. D. Rush, president. The dramatical recital given by Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield of Sioux City, Iowa, last Wednesday was fairly well attended. The recital was fine. Mrs. Stubblefield brought out in a very clear and masterly manner each of the eight different characters in a wonderful manner. She is an adept in that line of work, with but few equals. It is the wish of those who heard her that she may again appear here. If you will tell us why it gives you more pleasure to meet some people than to meet others, we will tell you why it should give you more pleasure to listen to Edison Diamond Disc Records than to any other disc record. Hear them at Harger & Blish's, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. MOTHERS' DAY PROGRAM AT BETHEL A M E CHURCH In connection with Mothers' Day program, which consists of good singing by the young choir, addresses by the mothers of the church, Dr. J. Alvin Jefferson will lecture on "Mothers' Health." Let every mother be present. Sunday at 8 p.m. Sunday morning Rev. Perry will speak from the subject, "Women With Visions." N. A. A. C. P. At a well attended meeting of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at Union Congregational church last Thursday evening the Rev. Dr. C. D. Medbury, of the University Place Christian church paid a glowing tribute to the late Dr. Booker T. Washington and other prominent men of our race whom he has had the good fortune to know personally and gave a most interesting report of his recent trip to the national capitol, where he witnessed the scenes in the United States congress during the two days' debate which immediately preceded the passage of the war resolution at the opening of the present session. The meeting was under the auspices of the educational committee, of which Dr. A. J. Booker is chairman. The names of Messrs. Henry Clay and J. B. Morris were added to the membership roll. Mrs. S. H. Armistead closed the program with a vocal solo. Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Get rid of Your Inheritance Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find Chamberlain's Liniment a great help. The relief which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. CENTERVILLE NEWS. (Last Week's News.- Rev. M. Carrington preached two excellent sermons Sunday, April 29. Both morning and evening. All services were well attended. B. Y. P. U. are having some splendid topics discussed. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting. The Sunday school is doing fine. Mrs. Dora Foster is quite ill at her home on North Fourth street. home on Bro. Whitt Kearney still remains on the sick list. (This Week's News.- Mrs. Dora Foster still remains quite ill at her home. Bro. Whit Kearney still remains on the sick list. Miss Velma Marshall was absent from her school a few days on account of illness. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brown have gone to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for an indefinite stay. Sunday, May 6th, was election for Sunday school officers. There will be an entertainment given Saturday night, May 12, for the benefit of the church. Chairman, Bro. C. Noah F. F. C. Bolling preached the K. of P.'s annual sermon Sunday, May 6, at 2:30. The church was well filled. Those who attended the K. of P. sermon from Mystic are as follows: Mrs. Silva Miller and grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Roe Cunningham, Mrs. Winston, Mr. Elliston, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hughes and nephew, Master Earl Clark. Mr. Robert Terrell and Mr. R. Good were visitors in Albia on Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Palmer and son, Edward, are spending a few days at J. P. Gooding's home. Sir Samuel Bates of Des Moines was in the city Tuesday, May 8th, and met with the Sir Knights and Daughters to set up the Palatium. Sir Bates was the guest of Sir J. W. Martin while in our city. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin entertained at supper Sir S. Bates of Des Moines, Sir F. C. Bolling of Keokuk, Iowa, and Sir Mark Carrington. Rev. F. C. Bolling will return home Wednesday, after a few days' visit with friends. Rev. Samuel Bates will return to his home in Des Moines on Wednesday, May 9th. On Sabbath day at 1 o'clock the funeral, services of the late George Green Peoples was held at the Calvary Baptist church. Rev. Eugene Thompson of the St. James A. M. E. church, of which Mr. Peoples was a member, officiated, assisted by Rev. N. J. McCracken. Mr. Peoples passed away Friday evening, after a few days of severe illness, although he has been failing in health for some time. His death came as a shock to many friends, as he was a young man beloved by all. He leaves besides his wife and two small children, a father, two brothers of this place and two sisters in Missouri, other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Little have added a little to their family. The stork visited them this week. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jinkins of Galesburg attended the funeral of his these days in the billiard department cousin, Mr. Peoples Mrs. Adelaide Newsome of McComb visited with Mrs. Grandville Cooper. Friday afternoon at one of the white churches some of our little folks were on the program. Miss Reta Weathers rendered a piano solo, Miss Caroline Wallace a vocal solo, Misses Romania and Sara Street, a duet. Mrs. Hutchison, an evangelist, is spending a few days here. Her small daughter is with her. Mrs. Hutchison was a former resident here. Mr. Charles Skinner of Peoria and Mrs. Ida Skinner Conn of Galesburg attended the funeral of Mr. Peoples on the Sabbath. St. James A. M. E. Notes. Sabbath day communion services were held. Rev. Garrison of Galesburg delivered the sermon. Rev. McCracken, presiding elder, preached in the morning and evening. The services were successful, as two new members were added. The public offering was over $30. Rev. Garrison and wife and over a dozen of his members were down in the afternoon. Quarterly conference was held Monday evening. Mr. Frank Osborne, one of our young men, applied for a license to preach. Refreshments were served after the conference. Rev. Waters of Davenport was here Wednesday consulting with the presiding eder and Rev. Thompson as to the Sunday school convention. He preached Wednesday evening. The new church building is the talk of the town. It is a beautiful structure of which all will be proud. Donate a window and be remembered. Subscribe for The Bystander; also pay up your subscriptions and help the paper. Crabshaw—After doing their money from them they must be able to form some idea of how they are compelled to live.—Puck 1207 Center Street will sell on payments, This would make a good rooming house or would do for two families would exchange for small house or acrage. Call Black 1520 Office 509 Polk Bldg. or call The Bystander. FOR SALE On Easy Payments Several good lots in Lake Park and Highland Park. Also have some good houses for sale. --- MONMOUTH, ILL. FOR SALE Phone Walnut 899 CABBAGE AND HOT BREAD NOW A FAD; MAN TOOK TANLAC Sixth St. Resident Says "My Digestion is Perfect "Yes, eating cabbage and hot bread has become quite a fad with me because it was so long that I couldn't touch them at all. But my digestion is perfect since I took two bottles of Tanlac," says John Lawrence, who lives at 217 East Sixth street, Des Moines. "For months before I took Tanlac I suffered with my stomach. When I sat down to the table I was afraid to eat anything but the lightest foods, and even they often made me sick. At times my food would sour and ferment and cause me such pains that I had to quit work for several hours. "Now when a man has to work every day he must have proper food and sufficient rest at night. That is something I didn't get; consequently my entire system ran down. "Since taking Tanlac I feel better than I have for a long time. I can eat a big meal and do not have the least trouble. My nerves are much stronger and I do not have any trouble to get my proper sleep. "After a good night's rest and with plenty of food during the day I do my work with greater ease. I do not get tired as I did before." If you feel like Mr. Lawrence, try Tanlac. It is recommended and sold by John McNerney, druggist, corner Sixth and Grand avenues, in Des Moines, and by the well known druggists in nearby towns. Remember the address, corner Sixth and Grand avenues. That is where you get genuine Tanlac. Also at the Thomas Drug Co., Buxton, Iowa. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Mr. Nolan Miller was taken to the hospital Tuesday for an operation. His condition is very serious. Mrs. Ruth Bright G. W. M., O. E. S. of Iowa, arrived home this week and will hold the grand session in Marshalltown, May 15, 16 and 17. Mr. Al White has gone to Aurora to remain indefinitely. Miss Bertha Thompson returned from Muscatine, where she attended the wedding of her brother, Mr. Thompson, and Miss Ruth Brown. Mrs. Clara Shepard, W. M. of Naomi chapter, O. E. S., will attend the grand session in Marshalltown next week. Mr. Geo. Curran, the son of Mrs. C. R. Waters, is feeling much better since coming to this city. Mr. Henry Walker of Council Bluffs is expected in the city this week. Mr. Glen Thomas, formerly of this city, but recently of Buffalo, N. Y., was in the city last week en route to visit his mother. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Marine Smokeless Coal Co., held at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 16th day of December, 1916, by a vote of more than two-thirds of the capital stock of said corporation, it was resolved that said corporation be dissolved, the assets of the corporation be disposed of and distributed to the stockholders, after all the debts and claims against said corporation have been paid and fully satisfied. PALMER'S PALMER'S WHISKIN WHITENER A BRAND STREET COMPANY A BRAND STREET COMPANY SERVING W. D. 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Y. 314 City Physicians Explains Why They Prescribe Nuxated Iron To Make Beautiful, Healthy Woman and Strong Vigorous Men NOW BEING USED BY OVER THREE MILLION PEOPLE ANNUALLY Quickly transforms the flabby flesh, toneless tissues, and pallid cheeks of weak, anaemic men and women into a perfect glow of health and beauty—Often increases the strength of delicate, nervous, run-down folks 100 per cent, in two weeks’ time. New York, N. Y. It is conservatively estimated that we three times more women in this country alone are taking Nuxatid Iron. Such astonishing results have been reported from its use both by doctors and laymen, that the country have been asked to explain why they prescribe it so extensively, and why it apparently produces so much better results than were obtained from the old forms of organic iron. Extracts from some of the letters received are given below: Dr. Ferdinand King, a New York Hospital and Medical Author, says, “There can be no vigorous iron men without iron. European Medical institutions, says: “As I said a hundred times over organic iron is the greatest of all strength builders. If people would only take Nuxatid Iron when they feel weak instead of doing them with habitful drugs, stimulants and alcoholic beverages, I am convinced that in this way they could ward off disease, preventing it from greatly affecting its thousands of the lives of thousands might be saved who now die every year from pneumonia, gripe, kidney, liver, heart trouble and other diseases. The real and true cause which started their diseases was nothing more nor less than a weakened condition brought on by lack of iron in the blood. Not long ago a man came to me who was nearly half a century old and asked me to carry out an examination for life insurance. I was astonished to find him with the blood pressure of a boy of 20 and as full has won the day simply because he knew the secret of great strength and endurance and filled his blood with iron before affray, while many another has gone down in injuries for the lack of iron. Schuyler C. Jaques Visiting Surgeon of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of New York City, said, I have never before given out any medical assistance for publication, as I do not F. King, M.D. anemia. Anemia means iron deficiency. the shape of anemia men men is pale; the flesh flabby. the muscles faint; the face faux the memory fails and they often become weak, nervous, irritable, despondent and melancholy. When the iron goes from the food of women, the roses go from the food of men. In the most common foods of America, the starches, sugars, table syrups, candies, polished rice, white bread, soda crackers, biscuits, potato chips, pasta, fried rice, farina, deserimated cornmeal no longer is iron to be found. Refining processes have removed iron from Moorcock foods, and silly methods of home cookery by throwing down the wastepipe the water in which our vegetables are cooked is responsible for other grave iron toxins. Therefore, is you wish to preserve your youthful vim and vision to a ripe old age, you just supply the iron deficiency in your food by using some form of organic iron, just as you would when your food has not enough salt. T.A. Wallace.M.D. Dr. T. Alphonssas Wallace, a physician of many years' experience in this country and who has been given many honors titles in England, says "Nuxated Iron gives the weak at the touch that great vim, energy and endurance so envied by the skelling. With widespread use should bring about the most startling results everywhere. The pale anacne, ner-derous skin, seen at every turn shuffling lifelessly along the streets should become sturdy, alert men and women of snappy stride brimming over with vim and vitality. Boston physician who has studied hollows in this country and in Great Eu- Doctor Helmn of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church has not been so well in the past week, but was able to be in his pulpit Sunday. Mrs. George Mott is still on the sick list. Iron is absolutely necessary to enable your blood to change food into living tissue. Without it, no matter how much of what you eat without doing it any good. You don't get strength out of it, and as a consequence you become weak, pale and sickly-looking, just like a plant trying to grow in a soil deficient in iron. If you are or strong or well you owe it to yourself to make the following. See how long you can work or how far you can walk without being tired. Next take two five-grain tablets of ordinary flour twice per day after meals for two weeks. Then test your strength again and see how much you have gained have seen dozens of nervous, run-down people who were alliling alluding to their strength and E. Sauer, M. D. endurance and entirely rid themselves of all symptoms of dyspepsia, liver and other troubles in from ten to fourteen days' time, simply by taking iron in the proper form. And this, after they had in some cases been doctoring for months without obtaining any benefit. But don't take the old forms of reduced iron, iron acetate, or tincture of iron simply to save a few cents. The iron demanded by mother nature for the red coloring matter in the blood of her children is, alas! not that kind of iron. You must take iron in a form that can be easily absorbed and assimilated to do you any good, otherwise it may prove worse than useless. Many an athlete and prize fighter The First African Baptist church held its regular service Sunday, with Rev. F. C. Bowling, pastor, preaching in the morning. Communion in the evening. Pilgrim Rest Baptist church held covenant meeting in the morning. Communion at night. THE BYSTANDE& has won the day simply because he knew the secret of great strength and endurance and filled his blood with love, love, he went into the affray, while he many another has grazed down in inglorious defeat simply for the lack of iron. Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques, Visiting Surgeon of St. Elizabeth's Hospital of New York, said, I have never before given out any medical information or information or publication, as I do not believe in it. But in the case of my duty not to mention it. I have taken in my myself and given it to my patients with most surprising and satisfactory results. And those who wish quicker to increase their strength, more reliable and will find it a more remarkable and wonderfully effective remedy. Dr. Howard James, late of the Manhattan State Hospital of New York, and formerly assistant Physician, Brooklyn State Hospital, says: Patients in an enervated and devital- H. James, M.D. iron, which is prescribed and recommended above by physicians in such a great variety of cases, of a which is well known to remedy, but one which is well known to druggists and whose iron constituents are widely prescribed by eminent physicians both in Europe and America. The products which are easily assimilated, does not injure the teeth, make them black, nor upset the stomach; on the contrary, it is a most potent remedy in nearly all forms of indigestion as well as nervous, have such great confidence in nuxed iron that they offer to forfeit $100.00 to any institution if they cannot take any man or woman under 60 who lacks iron and increase their strength 100 per cent or over in four weeks' time, provided they have no serious organic trouble. They also offer to return your money if it does not at least doubt your strength and endurance in ten days' time. It is dispensed in this city by all good druggists. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Handy are the parents of a bouncing girl, born in St. Joseph's hospital. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. Burbridge has been quite sick. It was thought that she would have to go through an operation, but she is some better. Bethel A. M. E. church Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques, Visiting Surgeon of the St. Louis Medical New of New York City, said, I have never before given my medical information advice for publication, as I do not believe in it. But instance, convoj ajuys paez lesing from pro- tracted suffering from a long- standing case of anemia, in my opinion, need iron. Of late, hove brought to my attention Nuxated Iron. In practice, an ideal restorative and upbuilding agent in these above mentioned. lifted an offering for her amounting to $4.00, and the friends remembered her and her four little children with a number of eatables. She is doing quite well at this writing. The Men's Lecture club of Bethel A. M. E. church closed its meeting for the season. Last Saturday night, the 5th. Mr. Alonzo Drain was agreeably surprised by a number of teachers and officers of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school. The company all met at the home of Mrs. T. S. Johnson and marched to the home of Mr. Drain. It was the occasion of his birthday. They all carried switches to remind him that he was not forgotten. And after an enjoyable time the guests sat down to a sumptuous supper. When the refreshments were brought, Rev. S. B. Moore, the pastor, in a few chosen remarks presented Mr. Drain with a beautiful watch fob, which was an appreciation of the esteem in which they held him. Mr. Drain is a worthy man. He is mail carrier of the local postoffice of this city. He responded to the presentation in words that told of his appreciation. His wife, Mrs. Drain, also gave a few brief remarks. And after the quotations by all present the party broke up, wishing him a many happy years. The G. U. O. of O. F. and H. H. of R. will hold their annual sermon next Sunday in Pilgrim Rest Baptist church. The third Sunday in the month the third quarterly meeting of Bethel A. M. E. church will be held. Rev. Dr. N. J. McCracken, presiding elder, will be present. The second Sunday in May Mother's Day will be observed in the A. M. E. church in the evening with a program, Mrs. Everett Holmes as chairman. The Sunday school met last week and elected delegates to the Keokuk Sunday school convention, which meets in Davenport from June 26th to the 30th. The delegates are Mr. Alonzo Drain, Master Raymond Moore and Mrs. Anna Alden. Mrs. Joe Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on Monday. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton, Iowa, was in Albia the first of the week looking after business. The K. of P. lodge of Albia turned out with their annual sermon day on Sunday, May 6th. They met at their hall on East Benton and marched about five blocks to the A. M. E. church, where Rev. J. W. Dowden preached their annual sermon. 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