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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd. Historical Room MASONS HONOR S. JOE BROWN As a token of appreciation for his faithful and valued services to the Masonic fraternity in Des Moines and Iowa, the members of Doric lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Princess Oziel chapter of O. E. S., both of which he is a member, held a reception in the auditorium of St. Paul's A. M. E. church last Saturday evening in honor of Past Grand Master S. Joe Brown, at which addresses of appreciation were delivered by J. H. Reynolds, past grand chaplain of O. E. S.; T. H. Raleigh, past master of Doric lodge, and C. F. Topson, eminent commander of King Solomon Commandery of Knights Templars, of which Past Grand Master Brown is also a past commander. Mr. C. C. Johnson, worthy patron of Princess Oziel chapter and grand custodian of Iowa grand lodge, presided and exhibited a large crayon portrait of Past Grand Master Brown, which is to be hung on the walls of Doric Masonic temple, of which he was the principal promoter, and also presented him a handsomely engraved wrist watch to be used in his military service as a token of appreciation from Doric lodge and Princess Oziel chapter. At the conclusion of the program Past Grand Master E. T. Banks, on behalf of the grand lodge of Iowa, presented him with a gold embroidered past grand master's apron as a token of the appreciation of the grand lodge for valuable services rendered during the past year as grand master. Past Grand Master Brown responded in a very touching manner, after which all repaired to the church parors, where a delicious repast was served by the ladies of Princess Oziel chapter of O. E. S., under the direction of Mrs. Izelia Robinson, worthy matron. SUCCESSFUL MEETING OF INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF TWELVE. The twenty-first annual grand session of the International Order of Twelve, Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Maids and Pages of Honor, jurisdiction of Iowa, convened in this city August 7, 8, 9, 1917, in the Taborian hall, No. 719 Mulberry street. The session was called to order by Sir Ed Roberson, C. G. M., of Marshalltown, and Dt. Mattie Brooks, G. H. P. of Des Moines. This was a grand and noble session. It was largely attended every day. Splendid remarks were made by Mrs. Berry, district deputy of Texas jurisdiction; also Mrs. Emery of Colorado Springs, Colo. The election of officers and installation was Thursday. Ed Roberson, C. G. M.; John Martin, V. G. M.; Mattie Brooks, G. H. P.; Maude Wilkerson, V. H. P.; Joe Reynolds, G. C. S.; Maude Brewton, G. C. R.; E. N. Warren, G. T.; Rev. S. Bates, G. O.; Jennie Freeman, G. H. R.; Mrs. S. Bates, G. I. S.; J. R. Roberts, G. P. P.; R. P. Walker, G. D. M.; Imogene Wilson, G. Q. M. MOBERLY, MO., ITEMS. We are having beautiful weather. Just a bit too dry. Mrs. Harriet Boone died July 24th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bain Black. Mrs. Boone will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends and relatives. Two sons and three grandchildren were out of town relatives attending the funeral. We extend our sympathy. Mrs. Chas. Bartlett and daughter, Miss Corinne entertained Mrs. T. A. Fountain and Miss Lee Etta Owens at 6 o'clock dinner Friday. The guests departed declaring their hostesses to be ryoal entertainers. Mrs. Nora Derrick of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. Bertha Green is 'spending a few weeks visiting her husband in Detroit. Mrs. T. A. Fountain of Olathe, Kans., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor. Little Mr. Bernard Fountain is making his first visit to his grandparents. Mr. Tommy Harris and wife of Des Moines were in the city last week. Mrs. Harry Green of Ottumwa, Iowa, is also among the out of town visitors. The Moberly lodge of Elks had a carnival last week for Red Cross benefit. Quite a number of Moberly people attended the rally in Huntsville on Sunday. All report a pleasant time. The A. M. E. church had a very successful rally last Sunday, -600.62 being raised. Rev. Cross and his members work faithful. Subscribe for The Bystander. Subscribe for the Dyslexia The Pilgrim's Rest church raised -203 at their rally Sunday. It was a great day spiritually at Pilgrim's Rest on Sunday. Rev. Cross of the A. M. E. church preached the afternoon sermon. Rev. J. H. Downey of the Second Baptist church preached the afternoon sermon at Huntsville on Sunday. Miss Lee Etta Owens of St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Williams. Anthony Winnard Mr. Fisher Quinn died Sunday, after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his sad demise. We extend our sympathies. XXIV No. 9 All of the churches are progressing wonderfully well. Mrs. Lizzie Bkcuenr died Wednesday evening. Mrs. Buckner leaves six children and three grandchildren to mourn her loss, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Buckner was a woman loved by all who knew her. She was possessed of an unusual happy disposition and was able to make all near her share her joy. She will be missed by her children, her friends and all who knew her. Mrs. Rachel Procter is reported seriously ill. Mrs. Mary Renfro of St. Louis was the guest of Mrs. Anthony Williams on Friday. Mrs. Mattie Scott of Omaha is visiting her son, Mr. Jess Harvey. Little Mr. Howard Williams had the misfortune to fall and injure his arm while at play Sunday. Mrs. Jackson of St. Charles is visiting Mrs. Charles Bartlett. Pay your subscription. Call 1246 for any Bystander news. CLARINDA, IOWA Quite a number of our citizens are attending Chautauqua this week. Mrs. Maggie Elliot and son, George, of St. Joe, Mo., are expected to visit her sister this week, Mrs. Geo. Johnson. Mrs. Laura Headly is again cooking for the girls and boys at camp on Chautauqua grounds. Rev. D. W. Brown preached two good sermons Sabbath day. He expects to spend next Sunday in Bedford. Mr. Geo. Able is visiting his daughter in Club Bluds, Iowa. Miss Nellie Wilkerson and little Bernice Young motored over with Dr. Parriot and wife of Essex and spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. G. Nowling. Mr. Edward Butler was a Clarinda K. of P. lodge business visitor this week. Mr. Earl Bowman and Miss Mattie Bowman of Des Moines spent Sunday in Albia with their sister, Mrs. Creoel Hollingworth, and their mother, Mrs. Bowman, who is visiting in Albia from Muscatine. Mrs. Penny of Colon and daughter spent several hours in Albia on Monday visiting friends who she met in town before. Mrs. Mary Miles of Buxton passed through Albia en route from Des Moines to Buxton. Mrs. Brittian Thomas entertained at dinner on Sunday in honor of Mrs. T. L. Griffith and family from Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Joe Robinson was in Albia this week on business. Sunday, August 19th, is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. The minister, Rev. Evans, of the Buxton A. M. E. church, invited Rev. Dowden of the A. M. E. church in Albia and his chair and members to attend quarterly meeting in that city. There was a large crowd of both members and friends of the church attended services. A number of strangers in Albia the past week. MACON MO. NEWS. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Dr. Fox and little son, Richard, at Hannibal, Mo., are visiting Rev. A. Fox of our city. Miss Lois Patrick of Notasula, Alabama, is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood. Mrs. Beulah Maxwell of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, the guest of relatives. Miss Aleata Pleasant departed Sunday for a visit in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Charles Jackson is on the sick list. Miss Alexazina Gray of St. Louis, Mo., returned to her home, after a short visit with friends. short artie Miss Artie Missie Jackson has returned to her home, after a visit with her sister in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Draper of Davenport, Iowa, spent a few days in our city, the guests of relatives. Mrs. William Craig and mother of Shelba spent a few hours in our city on Wednesday evening. on Wednesday. Mr. Roy Adams of Lexington, Neb., spent a few days in our city, the guest of his sister. A wedding which took place unexpectedly Tuesday last was that of the charming young lady, Miss Ruth Reece, of our city and Mr. Emmet Cooper of Muskogee, Oklahoma. They departed Tuesday night for St. Louis, Mo. The happy couple will be at their home in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to receive their many friends. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. Cooper a long and cherished life. happy married in the city, the guest of friends. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood, Prof. R. N. Prytle and Prof. G. T. Stocks were elected delegates to the North Missouri association, which will convene in Monroe starting July 21st. Mrs. Susan Mott, the grand chap- ALBIA NEWS. THE SOLDIERS OF THE 1914-1918 WAR lain of the S. M. T.; Mrs. Ellen Oliver, mother of matron of the Juveniles; Mrs. Georgia Brown, princess of the St. Rose temple, and Mrs. Dr. Smith, secretary of the St. Rose temple, will depart Tuesday for Lexington, Mo., to attend the U. B. F. grand lodge. Mr. Roy Adams of Lexington, Neb., spent a few days in the city, the guest of his sister. The Macon Women's club met Saturday at the home of Mrs. H. Nichols. A delightful evening was spent. Mrs. C. Broaix and little son, Inwonx, of Lansing, Okla., are in the city, the guests of her parents, Mrs. I. E. Page. Mrs. Victoria Newsom of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. C. Burton and family. Mrs. F. M. Marshall of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. B. Burton. Mr. George Ruthford departed for a visit in Trenton with his daughter, Mrs. P. Cooper. The Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church will give a grand picnic in connection with a large rally, which will begin Friday and close Sunday. Mrs. Annie Johnson of Quincy, Ill., is ni the city inspecting her property on Burke street. Dr. J. H. Williams, the grand master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. lodge. was in the city Monday last to visit the lodge and temple. Mrs. Martha Brooks has returned from Omaha, Neb., where she was elected delegate to the G. U. O. F. grand lodge. Mrs. Andrew Hoskins, who has been visiting friends in Chicago, is now spending the latter part of the summer with her brother in St. Paul, Minn. Miss Elsie Patrick of San Francisco, Cal., arrived in our city to attend Western college. Miss Berna Cooper passed through our city Monday for an indefinite stay in Chicago. Mrs. Annie Mott of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting in the city. OMAHA, NEB. Mr. W. B. Morris of Des Moines has been the guest of his brother, David Morris, 2407 Lake. Mr. Morris returned to Des Moines on Friday. Mrs. William Julius of Hannibal, Mo., Mrs. Florence Davis of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. T. Martin of Booneville, Mrs. Stephen Harris of Columbia, Mrs. Munroe of Chillicothe were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown at their residence during the G. U. O. of O. F. grand lodge. The Misses Alice and Emma Phillips of Oklahoma City are the guests of Misses Mattie and Willie Henderson. They expect to make their homes here. Miss Gladys Irving entered Boyles Business college Monday for a six weeks' course in shorthand and stenography. Mrs. M. D. Marshall, formerly of Omaha, but now of Chicago, is in the city on business. She is the guest of Mrs. E. M. Davis, 2910 Erskine. Mr. Fred D. Early, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out again among his friends. Miss Beatrice McGown, who has been ill for the past ten days, is able to be out again. Ten men arrived in Omaha last week from Pensacola, Florida. They will make their homes here. Mr. W. Mallard of 5229 So. Twenty-ninth street was badly scalded in the boiler room at the Armour Packing Co. Saturday, August 4th. He is at the South Side hospital doing nicely. The union picnic held by the two churches of the South Side was well attended. In spite of the downpour of rain more than 800 people witnessed the oratorio, "David the Shepherd Boy," presented by eighty of the leading singers from the five Negro churches in Omaha at the Brandels theater, under the promotion and management of Mrs. W. T. Osborne, for the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. church. It was indeed a musical treat and the second of its kind presented by local talent in Omaha, the first being "Queen Esther," presented by Mrs. Osborne with 100 voices last fall. J. Andrew Singleton, in the role of David, was easily the stellar member of the chorus and was closely seconded by Miss Darlene Duvall as Abigail, Messrs. Leroy Kelley as Saul, Leon Robinette as Samuel, W. G. Haynes as Jesse, Mrs. Maude Ray as Michal and Miss Pearl Ray and Myrtle Moore as attendants. The chorus work was excellent. The harmony and phrasing showed marked training and captivated the audience. Rounds of applause greeted Mrs. Osborne as she appeared to thank the Omaha public, who has given their entire support and co-operation in her every effort during the five years in Omaha. Because of the great work among the public at large, she has grown in esteem and popularity and her loss to Omaha will be greatly felt. The door receipts were $329.50. Stomach and Liver Troubles. No end of misery and actual suffering is caused by disorders of the stomach and liver, and may be avoided by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets. Give them a trial. They only cost a quarter. IOWA CITY. (Special to the Bystander.) Mrs. Daisy Lemme-Miller is visiting in Des Moines and Boone, Iowa, this week. Mrs. Robert Miles of Des Moines is visiting old friends in our city. While here she has been the guest at many pleasant afternoon and evening affairs. Miss Lillian Crossman of Indianapolis is here spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Nora Alberts. A number of pretty parties have been given for her. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Scott and their brother, Archie, entertained Mrs. Robert Miles and Mrs. Frederick Winston to an evening of music and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Donnegan gave an afternoon kensington for Mrs. Miles, Miss Crossman and Mrs. Donnegan's sister, Mrs. Barrows, who was here during the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alberts entertained Sunday afternoon and evening in their pretty home on South Duubeque street for Miss L. Crossman and Mrs. Robert Miles. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown entertained Mrs. Winston and Mrs. Miles to an evening of music. Rev. Campbell, the pastor, made a lying visit to our city last week. The Johnson county fair was well attended. Mr. John L. Thompson spent a few hours in our city. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Donnegan while here. Mr. Williamson, a teacher at Tuskegee, is here attending summer school. Mrs. Pearl Peterson's sister-in-law is here visiting her. Mrs. Oscar Kinghten is visiting in Des Moines, Iowa. Let us all subscribe for the Bystander. It is a credit to our race and we should try to grasp and boost everything that means organization or uplift among a race that is so far apart but that needs to be so close together in this world's crisis. Be sure to take our paper. It is ours, owned and operated by a Negro. Therefore it belongs to us. TOMMY BROWN The above cut is that of Mr. Wilfred F. Bazil, who at present is located at Co. No. 1 at officers' training camp, Fort Des Moines. Mr. Brazil is of French parentage and was formerly a British subject and served in the British army twelve years, having enlisted at the age of 16 years as trumpeter and served two years at this post. He is a graduate of the Woolwich School of Gunnery, England, and afterwards promoted to the rank of sergeant instructor of gunnery and was sent to Serra Leone (West Africa) as an instructor. During the BUXTON, IOWA. Sunday was quarterly meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Ferribee was here and preached an excellent morning sermon. In the afternoon Rev. J. W. Downs of Albia, with his splendid choir, motored over and the choir rendered music for the afternoon. We cannot compliment them too highly for their beautiful voices. Rev. Downs preached an excellent sermon. The services were well attended all day and the financial contributions were good. Ten were baptized. Rev. J. J. Evans, pastor. Mr. Clark Jefferies of Knoxville, Iowa, motored to Buxton last week and spent a few hours in the city. Mrs. Geo. Carr was presented with a beautiful victoria by her husband. Rev. Crushan of Pensacola, Florida, spent a week in Buxton with his daughter, Mrs. Walter Blaney. He is an able speaker and he preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday night to a large audience. Mrs. J. F. Baker has just returned from Britt, where she spent five weeks visiting her daughter. Mr. J. F. met the Mrs. at Fort Dodge on Saturday and they spent Sunday with Mrs. J. F. Guy and other old Buxton friends. They report a very pleasant time. Mrs. J. F. Baker brought her daughter, Sadie, home with her, who expects to stay until her health gets better. Mr. J. A. Baker of Des Moines visited the J. F. Baker home from Thursday of last week until Monday of this week. Y. M. C. A. Notes. Edgar Harris, Hertford Thomas and Harry Mills are some among the Y. boys who passed and are subject to army call. We are expecting a good strong turn out on Sunday, the 19th, which will be the date of the Ft. Des Moines boys to visit with us. We had the pleasure of witnessing another Lincoln production, which is certainly in a class to itself in the way of being up-to-date in every respect. Price Five Cents The image shows a group of soldiers in uniform, posed in a semi-formal setting. They are seated in a row, with some standing behind them. The background is a plain wall with a large cross symbol at the top. The soldiers appear to be part of a military unit, possibly from a historical or contemporary context. Boer war with England in 1900 his battalion was ordered to South Africa, where he joined General White's brigade and was present during the siege of Ladysmith. He was there to gain all experience possible, even saw how Tommy Atkins made a feast of roast mules. He was in charge of the 47th gun detachment, protecting the most important point around Ladysmith for eleven months. He is past the age limit for drafting, yet is willing to render his service as a good citizen. Colored pictures of this type are a credit to our race. Mr. E. A. Mason of Davenport, Iowa, is in our city this week booking his illustrated lecture, which will be here on Thursday, August 30th. Mr. Mason is a great race advocate. His lecture program is very interesting. It deals with true facts concerning "Who is Who" among Iowa's colored people; also letting us know more about what they are doing. SIOUX CITY, IOWA Miss Carrie Green of Carroll, Iowa, was called to the city on account of her sister, Mrs. O. J. Mullins. Mrs. Mary Grant will depart Thursday, August 16th, for St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. F. Roundtree will leave Thursday, August 16th, for a visit in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. John Norris and baby of Minneapolis arrived in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Norris will make this their home. Mrs. J. D. Anthony will soon move to St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Anthony will remain in the city until the first of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barnes will soon depart for Chicago and will make it their home. Summer Complaint. During the hot weather of the summer months some member of almost every family is likely to be troubled with an unnatural looseness of the bowels, and it is of the greatest importance that this be treated promptly, which can only be done when the medicine is kep tat hand. Mrs. F. F. Scott, Scottsville, N. Y., states, "I first used Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as much as five years ago. At that time I had a severe attack of summer complaint and was suffering intense pain. One dose relieved me. Other members of my family have since used it with like results." The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west --- BYSTANDERS PUBLISHING CO.,PUBLISHERS DEB MONKEY, 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. 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Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. This notice applies to all writers contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all classes, all societies, all religious denominations, irrespective of your personal whims or ideas. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Washington ..... N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill ..... Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax ..... Mrs. Gertrude Brodus Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Mason, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... Mrs. Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa ..... Mrs. J. M. Montagus Rock Island, Ill ..... Mr. Earle Reynolds Daveapart ..... Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa ..... Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville .. Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, Ill .. Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb ..... Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa ..... Mrs. W. H. Thompson Moberly, Mo .. Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo .. Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo .. V. E. Williams Sioux City .. Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda .. Mrs. G. N. Nowling Buxton, Iowa .. Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa .. Mrs. C. Harrison Keokun .. Georgia Caldwell 1. EDITORIALS Next week the great Iowa State Industrial and Agricultural Exposition will open for a ten days' fair, which is its sixty-first annual exposition. It goes without saying that the officials, along with the citizens of Iowa, are striving to make this one of the best in the history of Iowa. This year's product and cereals are fine and of good quality and the stock is all that can be hoped for the art and eduction. It is indeed interesting and worth your time and money to attend the exposition. COLORED TRAINING OFFICERS. The present U. S. army training camp at Ft. Des Moines for the school to trina colored cadets to become capable to become commissioned officers is a unique order indeed. We have never been called upon to furnish her quota of commissioned officers. Thus we now have about 1,200 men, each in sharp competition for commissions. One ought to come up and see those splendid young men in real action. They are a credit to themselves and an honor to the race. OBITUARY. Mrs. Carrie Shaw was born in Missouri about forty-nine years ago and died August 14, 1917, from the effects of a cancer in the left breast. Her entire life has been one of a good Christian. She was a member of and deaconess in the St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Was an ardent worker for all that was good and right. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, Mr. E. L. Shaw, two sons, Luther Bledsoe of Chicago and Finesse Bledsoe of De- Delivered to You Free Rider Agents Wanted everywhere to ride and exhibit "RANGER" bicycles. Select the model your friends and neighbors in "RANGER" bicycles. Make money by increasing Send No Money to send, write today for our latest catalog, also full partisans of our great new offer Free Trial. You cannot afford to buy a bicycle, store or condition without first tanning what we offer. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY 5 No. Canal St., CHICAGO troit, and a host of loving friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday p. m. from St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Rev. S. L. Birt officiating. Interment at Glendale. OBITUARY. 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SPORTING GOODS RECORD "KODAKS" When you look at the vacation trip preserved in Kodak's picture of 1917 your memory is refreshed about that "good time" perhaps the best ever. We show a complete stock, in sizes anything you can use, from $65.00 down to $1.25. Developing and finishing is a strong feature with us. The work is in hands of experts. Bring your films to us. Chemicals for Kodak work. HOPKINS BROS. CO. 618-620 Locust St. DES MOINES You Can Hear With the Acoustica— hear conversation of your friends, music—every sound—just as you used to. We guarantee it or you can return the Acoustica at our expense without it's costing you it once. Write at once for ten days' free home trial. Advances the Liver Requires st stimulation. CARTER'S LITTLE S correct CONSTIPATION. Texture Brent Wood Because of Iron in the blood, Carter's Iron Pills ain from ain" BADLY RUN DOWN. "I had become greatly run down and my nerves were in terrible condition. I had frequent headaches and became very weak and was unable to do anything. I bought a bottle of Dr. Miles' Nervine. I soon began to feel better, my nerves were quieted. I recovered my strength, and have since recommended Dr. Miles' Nervine to many of my friends who have used it with satisfactory results." MRS. FRANCES WHITLOCK. 179 Broadway, Schenectady, N. Y. CITY LOCALS Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson of 1322 Day street is very sick at the Methodist hospital. Mr. A. C. Baldridge was operated on Friday morning by Dr. A. J. Booker at the Methodist hospital. Miss Willa Mathews returned from St. Paul and Minneapolis, where she spent two weeks. Mrs. W. Hieronymous entertained at 10 o'clock breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Mrs. Georgia Caldwell of Keokuk. Miss Ida Overton Williams will leave for Pittsburg, Kans., next week, where she will attend the teachers' normal. Miss Jessie Lee Estelle returned from Kansas City this week, where she has spent a pleasant two weeks with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson entertained at supper Sunday p. m. in honor of Mrs. Belle Achons of Chicago and Mrs. George Caldwell of Keokuk. Dinner will be served in the church room Sunday. Come early, spend the day at St. Paul's and hear the forty-eight clubs report. A spiritual feast, good music. Mrs. Eugene Cheatham of Indianapolis will arrive in the city Saturday and spend the week with Mrs. Birt. Mr. Cheatham is in training at Fort Des Moines. Dr. Taylor of Topeka, Kans., his sister and Mrs. Dean and daughter spent Sunday and Monday in our city en route to Cleveland, Ohio, in a large motor car as sightseeing. Mrs. H. Parker of Spokane, Wash., arrived in our city to visit her husband, who is in training camp. She is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hanger. Prof. R. R. Wright, Sr., president of A. and M. college, Savannah, Ga., will be the week-end guest of Rev. S. L. Birt and will lecture at St. Paul's on Monday evening. Come and hear this distinguished educator. Dr. Jefferson reports that Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller of 1237 McCormick street were visited August 13th by Dr. Stork, who left them a nine and one half pound girl. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely. The Iowa-Nebraska Baptist association will meet this week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Those who will be delegates from Maple Street Baptist church are Rev. and Mrs. S. Bates and Mrs. Ewing. Mrs. Lizzie Palmer Berry of Jersey City, N. J., P. G. M. of the Eastern Star, is expected in the city Tuesday to visit the reserve officers' training camp. While here she will be the guest of Mesdames Gould and Wm. Coalson. If you can tell me why one photographer can make a better photo than others, I will tell you why Thomas A. Edison can make better records than others. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Waknut street, Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shackleford entertained at a 1 o'clock dinner Sunday, Out of town guests Rev. Jefferson and Sergt. Holland of Ft. Des Moines and Mrs. Georgia Caldwell of Keokuk, Iowa. Those who left Sunday evening for Galesburg to attend the grand commandery and Royal Arch annual conclave to be held in Galesburg, Ill., were D. G. E. Com. E. T. Banks; C. F. Topson, E. C. of King Solomon, and Art Wilson, H. P. If you will tell me why everything has its day, and something better takes its place, I will tell you why the Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph is taking the place of talking machines. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. C. Townsend of Boston, the wife of Mr. Townsend, formerly secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Buxton, but now in the training camp, arrived in our city Sunday to visit her husband. She is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Coleman, Twentieth and Carpenter avenue. Mr. Luther H. S. Brown, formerly of Des Moines, but now of Omaha, has been visiting in Charlotteville and Richmond, Va., the former being his birthplace. He has also visited in Washington, Va., Norfolk, Va., and Newport News, R. I. On his return home he will come by the way of Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Sidney J. Davis of Keokuk, Iowa, delivered her popular lecture, "Courtship and Marriage," at the St. Paul A. M. E. church last Monday evening. She emphasized the importance of selective introduction, stating that we are largely responsible for results following such introduction. Every young person in Des Moines should have heard this instructive address. Mr. L. Hunter of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been in the city the past week visiting Atty. T. S. Grasty, Mr. Alberga of San Francisco, Sergt. A. McReynolds and Sergt. Thurman of the 24th infantry, who are at present located at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa. If you can tell me why one portrait painter can produce a more life-like portrait, or more natural landscape than another, I will tell you why Thomas A. Edison can record and reproduce more real music than others. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. Rev. Penney of Mason City is in the city to especially visit the Officers Training Camp He came this far with with his baughter, Mrs. W. A. E. Bailey of Boley, Okla. who has been visiting her parents in Mason City at the same time has been taking a prescribed course of study required by the Oklahoma tseaceers. She will leave Des Moines Saturday morning to take up her school and home work in Boley Rev. Penney will remain over Sunday to visit the religious side of the camp at Fort Des Moines. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Miss Tabitha Mash and a very interesting meeting was held. Mesdames Cranston and Jyles were guests and made interesting remarks. Meet next week with Mrs. Emerald Mash, 824 Twelfth street. Lesson will be from the first few pages of Guenivere (Idles of the King). Quotations from Paul Laurence Dunbar. Teacher for the evening, Miss Gertrude Hyde. The financial campaign of St. Paul's church, which began in June, will close Sunday. Fifty-five captains were chosen. Forty-eight accepted and have worked faithfully. Come and see who will lead in this campaign. The pastor wishes to thank the membership and public. Ground will be broken in a few days on the church site for the new St. Paul's. Prof. and Mrs. J. R. E. Lee of Kansas City, Mo., and daughter, Miss Beatrice, visited their sons, Dr. Edward L. and Dr. George, who are in training at the officers' training camp, Saturday. Dr. Edward Lee has received his commission of first lieutenant in the medical corps. Prof. Lee is the principal of Lincoln high school, Kansas City, Mo. TISDALE-TURNBOW WEDDING. Miss Lillian Tisdale and Mr. Wm. J. Turnbow were married on last Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Branch, 752 West Ninth street. The bride is a charming and popular young lady of South Union, Ky. Mr. Turnbow is also of South Union, Ky., and is one of the popular sergeants of Co. 7 at the officers' training camp. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. M. Jefferson, who is also a member of the camp. Among those who witnessed the occasion were Messrs. G. A. Price, H. B. Peters, E. L. Goodlet, J. W. Minor and J. P. Monroe, all members of the camp. Mr. Peters was best man and Mr. Monroe acted as parent by giving away the bride. We congratulate and wish for them success and happiness. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our loving wife and mother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. E. L. Shaw. L. H. Bledsoe. F. V. Bledsoe. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the many friends and sepecially Mrs. B. E. Alton and Mrs. Flossie Fristoe for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of my husband, Mrs. Frank Shelton. What Is Best For Indigestion? 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Eaves, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Rev. W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Praver meeting Wednesday evenin KINKY Hair made STRAIGHT -- LONG -- SILKY Like picture By Using HEROLIN The new discovery that grows new, long hair and strengthens it. kinky, napy or nasty hair. You may as well drop all other prepara- tions as HEROLIN is the one hair dressing that makes your hair soft, fuffy, silky, heavy and straight and beautiful, having that lustrous beauty so much deformed. 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Fred Henry Band of Des Moines, Fisher's Burlington Band, Graham's Orchestra, the Royal Hawaiian Orchestra, the Old Soldiers' Fife and Drum Corps and several other organizations will be present through the fair. GRAND OPERA AND DANCING The Thaviu Band will be accompanied by a full chorus of Grand Opera singers and a company of trained dancers. All the favorite operas, old and new, will be sung, as well as the popular hits of the day. The dancers arrayed in native costume will present the characteristic dances of different nations. This organization is very much in demand, and the fair officials feel complimented by getting a contract The Thaviu Band and a company of sung, as well as the tume will presentation is very much contract. MODERN WARFARE Will picture the h the trenches with eral destruction of strous siege guns, waged in the a the soldiers of the the spectators a beed matter. MODERN WARFARE, OR AN ATTACK ON THE TRENCHES Will picture the horrid trade of WAR as carried on today, showing an attack on the trenches with the accompanying bombardments, blowing up of forts, and general destruction of property. It will show the massive war machines, the monstrous siege guns, the terrible tanks, and the spectacular features of warfare waged in the air. All the actors will be correctly costumed to represent the soldiers of the various nations involved. Realistic and thrilling, and will give the spectators a better understanding of how war is carried on than acres of printed matter. A CARNIVAL OF AUTO SPEED By the noted race drivers of the country with their powerful big racing machines. Two days of it, with special efforts to set new records against time. A carnival the lover of speed car not afford to miss. HORSE RACING IS STILL POPULAR And five days of exciting sport is promised. The best and most varied program offered in the Middle West. Three harness races and two running races every day, with specials in the way of trotting races under saddle, team race for 2:12 trotters, team race for free-for-all pacers, etc. BRILLIANT EVENING HORSE SHOWS A series of horse shows, stock parades and animal tableaux every night in the Stock Pavillon. All the correct hitches popular in horse show circles; four-in-hands, tandems, pairs, singles, three-gaited saddlers, five-gaited saddlers, high-school performers, etc. Thrilling stunts over the bars by the hunters and high jumpers. VAUDEVILLE AND GIRCUS ACTS The newest, funnel connection with the that will thrill you HANKINSON'S AUTO The game that is s by the Hankinson Grandstand. The Whole to G Patriot The newest, funniest and best acts in the world of Vaudeville every afternoon in connection with the race program. Novel acts that will stir you; sensational feats that will thrill you and fool stunts that will make you laugh your head off. ANKINSON'S AUTO POLO The game that is too swift for the movie man to catch successfully when played by the Hankinson aggregation. Every afternoon and evening in front of the Grandstand. The Whole to Conclude With a Brilliant Display of Fireworks, Patriotic and Beautiful Beyond Description A HINT TO AUTO BUYERS. Dear Reader, are you planning to treat yourself to a new automobile sometime within the coming year? If so accept a hint or two, which, possibly had not occurred to you. A world-wide war is in progress, with practically all the civilized nations of the earth involved. War is inexpressibly destructive, regarded from any and every point of view. The first and most terrible toll is human life. The next is the destruction of the world's available supply of iron, copper, tin, zinc and other necessary commodities. When foodstuffs are consumed or destroyed they can be replaced and replenished indefinitely from year to year as the farms yield their bounty. But the minerals and metals taken from the earth and destroyed can never be renewed nor made to grow again. When a locomotive, an airship, a great steel battleship or piece of machinery of any kind is blown to smithereens the materials used in construction are gone for the balance of time. And right there lies one of war's greatest extravagances, perhaps the greatest. Supplies of this kind are being drawn upon and destroyed at such an alarming rate that the thoughtful-minded may well worry for the future. Do you see the point? Then why not make your plans to attend the state fair, study the big automobile show with its 1918 styles and models and place your order for a new car while prices are still fairly moderate. The man who thinks he will be able to buy an auto—or any other piece of machinery, for that matter—cheaper next year than he can buy it now is making a wild guess, as he will discover if he postpones the purchase. The auto show at the state fair will easily eclipse any event of the kind yet seen in Iowa, and the new-models which will be on exhibition will not be in evidence at any auto show until sometime in the spring of 1918. A hint to the wise is generally sufficient. --- Tickets to the state fair appear to be about the only things left that have not gone rocketing into the skies of exorbitant prices. There will be no change whatsoever, except that the visitor will get more for his money than ever before. Adults 50 cents; children between 8 and 15 years, 22 cents; general admission after 5 p. m. 25 cents. --- will be accompanied by a full chorus of trained dancers. All the favorite open the popular hits of the day. The dance of the characteristic dances of different in demand, and the fair officials feel cozy, OR AN ATTACK ON THE TRENCH horrid trade of WAR as carried on today by the accompanying bombardments, blow property. It will show the massive of the terrible tanks, and the spectacular air. All the actors will be correctly various nations involved. Realistic and better understanding of how war is carried. best and best acts in the world of Vaudeville race program. Novel acts that will scare and fool stunts that will make you laugh. POLO ooo swift for the movie man to catch an aggregation. Every afternoon and on Include With a Brilliant Displa cle and Beautiful Beyond Desi VEGETABLES A GRAND OPERA SINGERS FOR THE STATE FAIR. Lovers of good music who visit the Iowa State Fair this year will be given an unusual treat by the famous Thaviu Band and Grand Opera singers. This is one of the most noted and high-class musical organizations before the American public. They were selected above all others for both the opening and the closing ceremonies at the late Panama-Pacific Exposition, an honor by no means insignificant. They are in constant demand, dated months in advance, and the state fair management was fortunate in getting a contract for fair week. All the favorite operas, old and new, will be rendered, as well as the popular vocal hits of the day. A company of versatile dancers is included in the organization, and the characteristic steps and dances of all nations will be presented, the dancers attired in the different national costumes. Open-air concerts will be given forenoons, afternoons and evenings throughout the fair. OBSERVE CHILDREN'S DAY. Friday, August 24, will be Children's Day at the state fair. All the little folk under fifteen years admitted free, and the fair management would be pleased to see not less than fifty thousand of them awarming over the grounds. THE BYSTANDER The United States is actually engaged in war. Somehow we find it hard to grasp the fact and face it, notwithstanding the many evidences on all sides. Some of the regulars are already on the firing line in France and Uncle Sam's battleships are helping the allies in the strenuous job of policing the high seas. It has been nineteen years since Uncle Sam tangled with Spain and lifted the burden of cruelty and oppression from Cuba and the Philippines, and more than fifty years since the North and the South resorted to arms to settle certain disputes and misunderstandings. Meantime methods of carrying on the horrid trade of war have changed entirely. Doubtless it is proper to say "progressed" in this connection, because the destruction of life and property has become a thousand times more deadly. Only a meager proportion of Uncle Sam's 100,000,000 citizens will actually get within sight and sound of the dreadful tragedy being enacted across the Atlantic. The rest will have to acquire knowledge and information through the medium of the printed page, the camera and demonstrations in the line of open-air pageants. Of the latter the spectacular production entitled, "Modern Warfare" to be staged at the coming state fair, takes precedence over all other means of enlightenment for showing actual methods of warfare. Blowing up forts, bombarding cities, battles between powerful air machines will be shown. Also trench fighting and the up-to-date war engineery in the way of siege guns, tanks, etc. The troops engaged in this mime warfare will be correctly costumed to represent the different nations, and it will all be very thrilling, very realistic and give the onlooker a much clearer idea of how war is actually conducted than volumes of printed matter could do. This spectacle will be presented every night during the fair, staged in the centerfield in front of the amphitheatre. STATE FAIR TOO BIG TO SEE IN ONE DAY. No use killing yourself off trying to see the whole of the Iowa State Fair in one day. It can't be done. The easiest way is to camp on the grounds a few days and do the big show in comfort. MODERN WARFARE. The basket meeting and rally given by the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church was a great success. Rev. W. A. Mitchell of Clarinda preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday morning and at 3 p. m. the Sunday school had a short program. Excellent papers were read by Vernon Ashford, a graduate of Bedford high school; Miss Gertrude Lucas of Iowa City college, and by Miss Fay Ashford. Supt. Ashford gave a very interesting talk for the Sunday school and public in general. Out of town visitors were Mrs. Johnson and daughter of Gravity, Mr. Montgomery and wife of Clarinda. After the program Mr. Ashford presented to the pastor, Rev. W. E. Wearing of Des Moines, a beautiful fifteen jewel gold watch in behalf of the churches and citizens of Bedford for his faithful service. Rev. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. church, will be at his post in Bedford on Sunday. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mr. Aiken of Minneapolis is the guest of his brother, Mr. Jas. Aiken. 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Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Robinson left Monday for Toledo for a two weeks' visit to their relatives. The Ladies' Aid and Missionary society met Friday at the residence of Mrs. C. C. Gilmore. Their meetings are growing with interest. Mrs. Grace Humphrey and her sister, Miss Ruth Brown, have returned from a summer's visit to points in the state. Miss Jessie Walker has returned from New York City, where she had a pleasant visit. Dr. B. F. Abner will leave the early part of next week for the Iowa-Nebraska association at Cedar Rapids, where he is programmed to preach the educational sermon. Quite a number of strangers have recently come to the city from points in the south. It is hoped that they will keep the standard up. The fourth and last quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held on September 2nd at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Misses Irene and Harriet McGaw of Davenport attended the picnic at Eagle Point park of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school on August 2nd. Mrs. Hattie Smith and daughter, Mrs. Ella Bateman of Chicago, are guests at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper on Second avenue. The tag day of Bethel A. M. E. church on Saturday was a success, netting over -60 for the pastor. Harvey Mitchell of Sioux Falls, S. D., visited with his father and relatives in Fulton and Clinton last week. He left Monday for Chicago to visit a brother. Miss Irene McGaw of Davenport and sister, Harriett, spent a week recently the guests of Miss Genevieve Bush. The picnic of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school held on August 2nd was a success in every sense. Sports of various kinds were in evidence. The principal feature was a ball game between the girls and boys, the former winning with a score of 8 to 7. 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