Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER M. Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 37 HON. THOS. FAIRWEATHER. The above cut is that of Mr. Thos. Fairweather, a present member of the city council, who is a candidate for mayor, subject to the primaries to be M. The above cut is that of Mr. A. R. Morris, who is a candidate for councilman, subject to primaries next Monday. Mr. Morris has lived-in our city over sixteen years. He is a miner and has been financial secretary and treasurer of the miners' organization ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Oscar Roper of Hocking attended morning services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 I have an important confidential message for you. It will come in a plain envelope. How to conquer the live hairdist is the key and make hairstyles Wonderful, safe, lasting, reliable, intensive method, guaranteed. Write to Edw. J. Woods, WC318, Station F, New York, N.Y. Show th. to others. AT THE New Beauty Shop 1012 CENTER ST. Mrs. C. C. Johnson will have entire management of the Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair Growing System. Mrs. Beatrice Terrell Crank will have charge of the manicuring, massage and hair dressing. Also a full line of first class hair braids and switches. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1918. held Monday, March 11th. Mr. Fairweather is one of our successful business men, who came to this city a few years ago and at one time managed the Des Moines Baseball club. While manager of said club Mr. Fairweather was requested by some narrow-minded men not to allow colored people to sit in certain sections of the ball park. In fact a committee waited on him and asked him to set aside a certain part of the ball park for colored people. Mr. Fairweather told them he did not believe in segregation and so long as he was manager of the club he would not allow such to be done and that one man's money is as good as another's. This has been his policy, we find, since we have become further acquainted with him. He has made a splendid record as a member of the city council and by virtue of his experience, good business judgment and acquaintance with the need of Des Moines we believe there is no better qualified man than Mr. Fairweather, and we recommend him to the voters of the city. 1930 for the past seventeen years. A good friend of the colored race. He is also a contractor and builder, a member of the Carpenters' union. By his age and experience he will make a splendid councilman and his many friends are asking your support in his behalf. was in Albia on Saturday. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Prseiding ence was held at the church. The Sewing Circle club met at the Elder Ferribee delivered two fine sermons to his congregations on Sunday morning and afternoon. Monday evening quarterly conferhome of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Seven members were present and three visitors, Presiding Elder Ferribee, Rev. J. W. Dowden and Mrs. Edward Butler. The hostess, Mrs. G. A. Davis, served a two-course lunch. Mr. Edward Butler, Mr. Lawrence Butler and Brittian Thomas were there for lunch. ROBERT A. GREENE For City Councilman. In presenting his candidacy to the consideration of our people, he has from the start taken an honest, open and fearless stand for right and justice, which in the end will react unmeasurably in building up his support. The four "R's" of his constructive campaign don't happen to stand as of old for "Radway's Reliable Ready Relief—a cure-all for our physical ailments, but they do stand for real ideas and reforms that certainly do appeal to all of our voters and people. Here is what he advocates: Return of our city market to its original intent—a benefit and benefaction for all the people. Reformation of competitive bidding. Reinstatement of purchases by contract bids. Reduction of the operating expenses and taxes. Right treatment for all the people. He is a champion and friend of the colored people upon whom we can safely rely. Robert A. Greene is Responsible, Reliable and Dependable and should receive your support. Remember him if you can at the primary March 11th and you will make no mistake. 1 The late Joseph Henry Shepard A GREAT MAN GONE—A LIFE FULL OF NOBLE DEEDS. Joseph Henry Shepard. Just as the morning sun began to rise last Sunday, March 3rd, at 6:30 o'clock, Mr. Joseph H. Shepard, one of the best known citizens and pioneer colored man of this city, died at the Methodist hospital, where he had been taken three weeks ago to be operated on. He would have gotten well if he could have been kept quiet. He was born in Worth county, Missouri; came to Ringgold county, Missouri, with his mother, Mrs. Catherine Shepard, then a widow with four children, he being the oldest boy. Later they moved to Decatur county, where she married Mr. Andy Thompson. Joseph soon left the farm and came to Des Moines with his sister, Mary, to go to school, and remained here ever since. He was court bailiff for eight years and was janitor of the Franklin school for fourteen years. He was the organizer and first business manager of the Iowa State Bystander twenty-five years ago and was associated with this paper until a few years ago. He was active in politics, having been elected to a republican delegate to the county, district and state conventions. He joined the church when young and has been an active member. He was superintendent of the St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school for fourteen years, was one of the organizers of the Union Congregational church and has held nearly all the offices in the church. He was influential in political, social and religious life of this city, a judicious, safe and careful counselor. He was high in the Masonic fraternity, past grand master of Iowa, was one of the organizers of old North Star lodge, No. 2, of this city, where he has been a member for forty years; past worthy patron of Princess Zorah chapter of O. E. S. He was married to Miss Elvira Logan in May, 1890, who survives him. He leaves a dutiful wife, one brother, Benjamin Shepard of Clive, two half brothers, John MR. JAMES J. CONROY For Councilman. M. We take pleasure in presenting to our many readers the likeness of Mr. James J. Conroy, who is a candidate for councilman at the coming primaries next Monday. Mr. Conroy was a candidate two years ago and ran second to the last man in the final contest and many of L. Thompson of this city and Edward W. Thompson of St. Joseph, Mo.; a half sister, Mrs. R. J. Anderson of Clive, and Miss Zoe Richardson, a niece, of this city, and a host of friends to mourn their great loss. He was a kind, loving husband, a father to all and a true friend to struggling humanity, always giving good counsel and advice. The funeral was held from the Union Congregational church last Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The body laid in state from 11 o'clock till 2 and was viewed by many, both colored and white. Rev. H. E. King had charge of the church services. Rev. Samuel Bates preached the funeral sermon. Rev. S. L. Birt delivered the prayer and Rev. G. W. Robinson read the scriptures. The body was in charge of the Masons and he was buried by the grand lodge with the highest Masonic grand honors known to this great order, conducted by the grand master, W. W. Gross, of Keokuk, assisted by every past grand master of Iowa. It was perhaps the largest and most solemn funeral ever held in Iowa. The body was laid in Woodland cemetery by the side of his mother. JOHN W. BUDD. The name of Mr. John W. Budd, present member of the city council, is a candidate for renomination for a second term. Mr. Budd is well known and permanently identified with the development of our city. He has made one of the best councilmen in our city by virtue of his engineering skill and many years' service with city affairs. He has always been fair with all classes of people. He is a good friend of the colored people. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Favorite for Colds. J. L. Easley, Macon, Ill., in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says: "During the past fifteen years it has been my sister's favorite medicine for colds on the lungs. I myself have taken it a number of times when suffering with a cold and it always relieved me promptly." his friends said he was elected, but through some errors in different precincts the other man was elected. Mr. Conroy's friends are enthusiastic and are in earnest and are working hard for his nomination. By his many years of citizenship in this state and honest toil he has made a success and any support you might give him will not go amiss. Mr. Jenney is an old Citizen of Des Moines and a successful business man of North Des Moines., being in the Grocery business for many years. He is identified with the religious and charitable institutions of this City and is a high minded public spirited citizen and a true friend of the Colored race. He treats all classes with perfect equality at his place of business, He Merits Your Support ```markdown ``` FRED GERMAN for COUNCILMAN The name of FRED GERMAN, ex-councilman, who served the public so well four years ago is again announced as a candidate for councilman subject to the primaries March 11th. Mr. German is thoroughly posted with the City finances, having from early boyhood worked in a bank and later in the Treasurer's office of Polk County and then served as Superintendent of accounts as a member of the Council. He merits your support and submits his candidacy upon his past record as a careful, painstaking accountant. The above cut is that of Hon, W. S. Fraley, ex-member of the legislature, who is a candidate for councilman, subject to the primaries next Monday. Sherm Fraley, as he is better known in our city, is one of our oldest and highest esteemed citizens, having been in the contracting business for more than twenty-five years, and during these years he has always employed a number of colored people to work for him and has proved himself to be State Capitol Blvd Historica The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents STATE FOR JENNEY ONE OF THE for Councilman March 11, 1918 An old Citizen of Des Moines and man of North Des Moines., being pass for many years. With the religious and charitable joy and is a high minded public true friend of the Colored race. Passes with perfect equality at his Your Support their true friend in every instance. He was a member of the city council under the old form of government several years ago, serving a full term. He was elected to the legislature from Polk county, serving two terms. By Mr. Fraley's judgment, experience and knowledge of the needs of the city of Des Moines, certainly there are few better qualified for the position he seeks, and his many friends are working hard for his nomination and ask your united support for him next Monday. N for COUNCILMAN ED GERMAN, ex-coun- ed the public so well four announced as a candi- THE BYSTANDER M. Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 37 M. HON. THOS. FAIRWEATHER. The above cut is that of Mr. Thos. Fairweather, a present member of the city council, who is a candidate for mayor, subject to the primaries to be THE NEW YORK TIMES The above cut is that of Mr. A. R. Morris, who is a candidate for councilman, subject to primaries next Monday. Mr. Morris has lived-in our city over sixteen years. He is a miner and has been financial secretary and treasurer of the miners' organization ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Oscar Roper of Hocking attended morning services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 To the Wife of One Who Drinks I have an important confidential message for you. It will come in a yellow envelope. How to communicate the latter habit in three days and make home happy. Wonderful, make, having, reliable, inexpensive method, guaranteeing, to Do, Wood, WC318, Station F, New York, N.Y. Show it to them. AT THE New Beauty Shop 1012 CENTER ST. Mrs. C. C. Johnson will have entire management of the Mme. C. J. Walker's Hair Growing System. Mrs. Beatrice Terrell Crank will have charge of the manicuring, massage and hair dressing. Also a full line of first class hair braids and switches. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR (NEW BOOK) Tells all about the war; it is fair to Colored women. We sell it at accumulated seller. Price only $1.50; agents making $8 to $15 per sq. ft. Seed 20 cents quick for agents' outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. F Street, Washington. D. C. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1918. held Monday, March 11th. Mr. Fairweather is one of our successful business men, who came to this city a few years ago and at one time managed the Des Moines Baseball club. While manager of said club Mr. Fairweather was requested by some narrow-minded men not to allow colored people to sit in certain sections of the ball park. In fact a committee waited on him and asked him to set aside a certain part of the ball park for colored people. Mr. Fairweather told them he did not believe in segregation and so long as he was manager of the club he would not allow such to be done and that one man's money is as good as another's. This has been his policy, we find, since we have become further acquainted with him. He has made a splendid record as a member of the city council and by virtue of his experience, good business judgment and acquaintance with the need of Des Moines we believe there is no better qualified man than Mr. Fairweather, and we recommend him to the voters of the city. THE NEW YORK TIMES for the past seventeen years. A good friend of the colored race. He is also a contractor and builder, a member of the Carpenters' union. By his age and experience he will make a splendid councilman and his many friends are asking your support in his behalf. was in Albia on Saturday. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Prseiding ence was held at the church. The Sewing Circle club met at the Elder Ferribee delivered two fine sermons to his congregations on Sunday morning and afternoon. Monday evening quarterly conferhome of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Seven members were present and three visitors, Presiding Elder Ferribee, Rev. J. W. Dowden and Mrs. Edward Butler. The hostess, Mrs. G. A. Davis, served a two-course lunch. Mr. Edward Butler, Mr. Lawrence Butler and Brittian Thomas were there for lunch. ROBERT A. GREENE For City Councilman. In presenting his candidacy to the consideration of our people, he has from the start taken an honest, open and fearless stand for right and justice, which in the end will react unmeasurably in building up his support. The four "R's" of his constructive campaign don't happen to stand as of old for "Radway's Reliable Ready Relief—a cure-all for our physical ailments, but they do stand for real ideas and reforms that certainly do appeal to all of our voters and people. Here is what he advocates: Return of our city market to its original intent—a benefit and benefaction for all the people. Reformation of competitive bidding. Reinstatement of purchases by contract bids. Reduction of the operating expenses and taxes. Right treatment for all the people. He is a champion and friend of the colored people upon whom we can safely rely. Robert A. Greene is Responsible, Reliable and Dependable and should receive your support. Remember him if you can at the primary March 11th and you will make no mistake. J. The late Joseph Henry Shepard A GREAT MAN GONE—A LIFE FULL OF NOBLE DEEDS. Joseph Henry Shepard. Just as the morning sun began to rise last Sunday, March 3rd, at 6:30 o'clock, Mr. Joseph H. Shepard, one of the best known citizens and pioneer colored man of this city, died at the Methodist hospital, where he had been taken three weeks ago to be operated on. He would have gotten well if he could have been kept quiet. He was born in Worth county, Missouri; came to Ringgold county, Iowa, with his mother, Mrs. Catherine Shepard, then a widow with four children, he being the oldest boy. Later they moved to Decatur county, where she married Mr. Andy Thompson. Joseph soon left the farm and came to Des Moines with his sister, Mary, to go to school, and remained here ever since. He was court bailiff for eight years and was janitor of the Franklin school for fourteen years. He was the organizer and first business manager of the Iowa State Bystander twenty-five years ago and was associated with this paper until a few years ago. He was active in politics, have been elected as a republican delegate to the county, district and state conventions. He joined the church when young and has been an active member. He was superintendent of the St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school for fourteen years, was one of the organizers of the Union Congregational church and has held nearly all the offices in the church. He was influential in political, social and religious life of this city, a judicious, safe and careful counselor. He was high in the Masonic fraternity, past grand master of Iowa, was one of the organizers of old North Star lodge, No. 2, of this city, where he has been a member for forty years; past worthy patron of Princess Zorah chapter of O. E. S. He was married to Miss Elva Logan in May, 1890, who survives him. He leaves a dutiful wife, one brother, Benjamin Shepard of Clive, two half brothers, John MR. JAMES J. CONROY For Councilman. M. We take pleasure in presenting to our many readers the likeness of Mr. James J. Conroy, who is a candidate for councilman at the coming primaries next Monday. Mr. Conroy was a candidate two years ago and ran second to the last man in the final contest and many of L. Thompson of this city and Edward W. Thompson of St. Joseph, Mo.; a half sister, Mrs. R. J. Anderson of Clive, and Miss Zoe Richardson, a niece, of this city, and a host of friends to mourn their great loss. He was a kind, loving husband, a father to all and a true friend to struggling humanity, always giving good counsel and advice. The funeral was held from the Union Congregational church last Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The body laid in state from 11 o'clock till 2 and was viewed by many, both colored and white. Rev. H. E. King had charge of the church services. Rev. Samuel Bates preached the funeral sermon. Rev. S. L. Birt delivered the prayer and Rev. G. W. Robinson read the scriptures. The body was in charge of the Masons and he was buried by the grand lodge with the highest Masonic grand honors Known to this great order, conducted by the grand master, W. W. Gross, of Keokuk, assisted by every past grand master of Iowa. It was perhaps the largest and most solemn funeral ever held in Iowa. The body was laid in Woodland cemetery by the side of his mother. JOHN W. BUDD. The name of Mr. John W. Budd, present member of the city council, is a candidate for renomination for a second term. Mr. Budd is well known and permanently identified with the development of our city. He has made one of the best councilmen in our city by virtue of his engineering skill and many years' service with city affairs. He has always been fair with all classes of people. He is a good friend of the colored people. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Favorite for Colds. J. L. Easley, Macon, Ill., in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says: "During the past fifteen years it has been my sister's favorite medicine for colds on the lungs. I myself have taken it a number of times when suffering with a cold and it always relieved me promptly." THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN his friends said he was elected, but through some errors in different precincts the other man was elected. Mr. Conroy's friends are enthusiastic and are in earnest and are working hard for his nomination. By his many years of citizenship in this state and honest toil he has made a success and any support you might give him will not go amiss. Mr. Jenney is an old Citizen of Des Moines and a successful business man of North Des Moines., being in the Grocery business for many years. He is identified with the religious and charitable institutions of this City and is a high minded public spirited citizen and a true friend of the Colored race. He treats all classes with perfect equality at his place of business, He Merits Your Support JOHN H. HARRIS FRED GERMAN for COUNCILMAN FRED GERMAN for COUNCILMAN The name of FRED GERMAN, ex-councilman, who served the public so well four years ago is again announced as a candidate for councilman subject to the primaries March 11th. Mr. German is thoroughly posted with the City finances, having from early boyhood worked in a bank and later in the Treasurer's office of Polk County and then served as Superintendent of accounts as a member of the Council. He merits your support and submits his candidacy upon his past record as a careful, painstaking accountant. The above cut is that of Hon, W. S. Fraley, ex-member of the legislature, who is a candidate for councilman, subject to the primaries next Monday. Sherm Fraley, as he is better known in our city, is one of our oldest and highest esteemed citizens, having been in the contracting business for more than twenty-five years, and during these years he has always employed a number of colored people to work for him and has proved himself to be State Capitol Blag Hist Jlc The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents TE FOR JENNEY ONE OF THE for Councilman March 11, 1918 an old Citizen of Des Moines and man of North Des Moines., being pass for many years. with the religious and charitable y and is a high minded public true friend of the Colored race. passes with perfect equality at his is Your Support their true friend in every instance. He was a member of the city council under the old form of government several years ago, serving a full term. He was elected to the legislature from Polk county, serving two terms. By Mr. Fraley's judgment, experience and knowledge of the needs of the city of Des Moines, certainly there are few better qualified for the position he seeks, and his many friends are working hard for his nomination and ask your united support for him next Monday. N for COUNCILMAN RED GERMAN, ex-coun- ed the public so well four announced as a candi- aie cag nal“ ies Bet ee ae a ace ea cial, Biss: 7 s a 7s Fe 4 ———— THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO. , PUBLISHERS ‘DES MOINES, IOWA (2 UIE int dle ea 2OHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, MARCH.:8. 1918 sea calla eae Published every Friday by the By stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mal- berry streets. Phone, alnut 899. OUR CITY PRIMARIES. On next Monday the qualified vot- ‘ers will be called upon to express their choice for the management of our great, growing city, with her fu- ture possibilities. We therefore should Jook well and wise before casting our vote. Read the history of the various candidates, study their platforms and their capabilities, see if they have beeh men who have succeeded in bus- iness of their own and then vote for the best quailfied man, regardless of your personal feeling. Lay aside friendship and politics and help the est man. One other very important thing. is to be sure and vote for the candidate who is friendly to the Ne- gro rpce, those who are not prejudiced if we know it. One good way to know is if the candidate will advertise in other newspapers and does not ad- vertise in the Bystander. We ought not to support him, The man who re- fuses to advertise in a colored news- paper and then come around and ask your support is not fair nor worthy ae wont support. THE WAR BRINGS NEW OPPOR- TUNITIES. ‘This great world-wide war which is now raging in almost all the civilized countries has brought more benefits thus far to the. American Negro than any other race. First, its vast fields of new opportunities for us right here at our own door. Second, it has creat- ed a greater demand for Negro labor and a greater respect. Third, it has broken the door of prejudice in work shops, factories and manufacturing industries and now we are employed in places where only two years ago they would not consider Negro labor and are now using them successfully. “WITH THE COLORS.” Series No. 1. By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa fs Son’s Diary. , We were told of some of the cor ' poral punishments that were adminis tered to the unruly ones. At tha’ time some of these seeméd too ridicu. Tous to be true. We thought that the truck drivers were enjoying them: selves at the expense of our ignor- ‘ance. We later learned that, how- ever primitive and crude some of the penalties seemed, they were all as we had been told. It has often been said that the army makes no difference in its soldiers, but Iam in position to doubt that state- ment. From the time we entered the camp and crossed the bridge—called by a number of the men the “Bridge of Sighs’—until we were assigned to companies, we felt, or rather were made to feel, apart from most of the men in camp. The sergeant in charge found us the most desirable sleeping quarters 4in the camp. Half of the first night ‘was spent in questioning the sergeant concerning the ‘camp, all of which questions were answered good-natur- edly. During the course of our conversa- tion I learned that he was acquainted with a number of'my friends, having met them in Des Moines last summer. ‘We talked over old times that were der to both 6f us. When, at length. we fell’asleep, our minds were some: what relieved of the dread we had of camp life. Nov. 26, 4:30 a. m.—The buglers fare loudly calling reveille. At first sound of the notes there comes to one @ strange apprehension of fear. Yet _at the same time it awakes within the ‘goul a sense of duty. | At home there never was a time when I would arise at 4:30 a. m. with- but a second call, However, this morn- ing all of our ‘party were up at 4:30 ‘at first call, went over to the faucets ‘and washed our faces in cold water— yes cold water that brought an icy sting to our. faces—and joined what Feminds me of a bread line in Chi- cago, in the month of February. _. Such a pitiful lot of poorly clad men that atood shivering there in the carly frosty morning! Words are inade- ‘quate to describe the different persons ‘that ‘made up the ine. % There were men from the purest ‘Africans to the ‘men of perfect Cau- ‘asian color and features. Some were ‘ in the latest cloths and fash- fons. Some seemed to have seen bet- 4er days, and others—these are those PP pitied, if pity them we can— ome were without coats, some had trousers that were torn in any num-_| ber of places. Looking up the line, I eounted over fifty heels or toes that | been left at the mercy of the cold } ground. All kinds of hats, or her halves of hats, were gracing heads of so many of the men. ® “nwere/given a tin pan, cup and a spoon, all of which were none too clean. These we held over the fires, which dotted the camp here and there, to dry. The following was the menu for our first meal in the army: Beef stew, bread and coffee. Before leav- ing home I prepared for privations, but not to the extent that I am un- dergoing. After I had eaten break- fast I was as hungry as before. When the men asked for a second heping, a ery arose from the kitchen, “Put ’em on a stump.” E ‘This was a kind of punishment ad- ministered for breaches of conduct. Around the camp there were a num- ber of stumps left when the trees were cut down to make the camp spot. The men, to be punished, were given a pick, ax and shovel, and made to dig out one of these stumps. Our first task was to go over to a nearby shed, get some brush and help sweep the camp. Imagine my dis- gust! I, a university student, forced to sweep the camp as if that was all I was capable of doing. But I was de- termined to make good. At length the sergeant come over to where we were working, and said, “Boys, you need not ruin your clothing in that dust. Come, and I will find something else for you to do.” The something else proved to be a five mile hike down a hard, dusty road. Well I was used to that, for at one time I had been a member of a hiking club, I was reminded of those good times and chuckled to myself. We are back from the hike, but there is no appetizing meal to gratify our rebelious stomachs. We had to content ourselves with a plate of beans, a small piece of bacon and a piece of wheat bread. This we quick- ly consumed, and as we were still hungry, we bought three or four cakes from a peddler. ‘After dinner we drilled for about two hours. We engaged in some ath- letic contest for the rest of the after- noon. I cannot tell what the supper consisted of, as I didn’t eat any. When I looked at my mess kit filled with the supper portion, my thoughts turned back to that farewell dinner tendered us in Chicago. I could see the platter heaped with deliciously browned chicken, the large portions of salad covered with a dressing of rich mayonnaise, the dish of snowy white potatoes beat to a light fluff, the spicy apple pie, and the hot stimulating Ceylon tea. In the midst of this rev- erie my mess kit slipped to the ground and its contents were scattered over the ground. Going to bed without supper was the price that I paid for day dreaming. I don't know why, but when I went to bed there were tears in my eyes. I may have been thinking of home, of school, of my first sweetheart, or of my first day in camp. Whatever it was it brought tears to my eyes, and in. sympathy . for me, or what not, every one of my comrades shed tears also. Don’t think of us as babies or as cowards! We were just four young men in strange surroundings, and not having been used to the new life, our hearts yearned for the old home ties, even as your heart would under simi- jar circumstances, (To be continued.) A Bilious Attack. When you have a’ bilious attack your liver fails to perform its fune- tions. You become constipated, The food you eat ferments in your stom- ach instead of digesting. This in- flames thé stomach and causes nau- sea, vomiting and aterrible headache. Take Chamberlain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver, clean out your stomach and you will soon be as well as ever. They only cost a quarter. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. to James Lewis: You are hereby notified that on the first day of December, 1913, the fol- lowing described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: The west nine and fifty one-hundredth (9.60) acres'of the north 65 acres of the west half of the northeast quarter south of railway of section. three (3) in town- ship 78, north, range 25 west 5th P. M., was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1912 to me, the undersigned; that the under- signed is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service here-. of Dated this 18th day of February, 1918. C. H. Murrow. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. ‘rhe P.-E. committee entertainment ‘Thursday, February 28th, realized a neat sum. The musical entertainment given March 1 at Masonic hall was well at- tended. Last Friday at the rink was sev- eral races for the girls. 0. Golden won one prize and E, B, Wilson, also was a winner. Mrs. G. Payns and daughter were to call on Mrs, S. Overton on Sunday. A number from here attendefl quar- terly meeting in Moline. It was just a fine day. Mr. A. Dawson is on the sick list. H. Stewart, who was sick, is up and out again, Mr. G. Pearson’ was oyer to sed bial THE BYSTANDER. big brother Sunday morning. a pew ri ‘A good many attended evening ser- vice at Rev. Boyd’s church. ‘Miss, White from Mississippi is} Dr. C. working here and may make this her | best phy home. Chicago, Mr. C. Powers was down home Sun- } his futu day the best part of the day. ton hate Mr. W, Stoner, who was on the sick | ter from list, is all right at this writing. an abur Mrs. Harding, daughter and grand- field. daughter were calling in our city Sun-| Miss day evening. Moines \ ‘Miss K. Robinson was to call on | business Mr. and Mrs. O. Jackson on Friday| Mrs. ( evening. gan club Master E. Payne and his aunt at-| food me tended service at Rev. Whitfield’s| Mr. A church in Moline. city for Mrs. O. Vaughn passed away Mon-| The s¢ day afternoon at her home. ning to ‘Mrs, H. Houston was the lucky one} cold we at the guessing contest Tuesday, Feb- | many he ruary 26th. She received a beautiful | sick are tablecloth, hand made, which she is|]es are | very proud of. the babi —_—___—_—— are brij RELL-FRANKLIN WEDDING. Miss Aice Josephine Bell and Mr. Frederick Everett Franklin were quietly united in the holy bonds of matrmiony at the beautiful residence of Prof. and Mrs. Richard B. Harri- son, 3624 Grand boulevard, Chicago, on Wednesday evening, February 28, 1918. ‘Miss Bell, who is well known in Des Moines. and Los Angeles, is a daugh- ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, 1340 Jef- ferson street, one of the pioneer fam- ilies of this city, and sister to the well known attorney, Turner Bell, of Leavenworth, Kans. Mr. Franklin is the son of Father and Mrs. Archibald Wellington Franklin of the Episcopal diocese of New York. The groom, a graduate of Yale and Worcester School of Tech- nology, will be remembered to the Des Moines, people as one of the candi- dates Who attended the officers’ train- ing school during last summer. Mr. Franklin has recently severed his connection with the New York Central as an architect and engineer for the last six years. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin will be at home to their many friends in Seattle, Wash., after April 15th. SIOUX CITY. IOWA. Mrs. Mary Craig departed Saturday for Kansas City. The Mary Church Terrell club, which was organized for Red Cross work, will meet every Thursday after. noon at the A. M. E. parsonage, where the members will spend the afternoon knitting and sewing for the local Red Cross chapter. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Caven have returned from Chicago, where Mrs. Caven has been visiting. Mrs. A. Webb, who has been very iN, is improved at this writing. The Ladies’ Aid of the A. M. E. church will meet this week with Mrs. Vernon Roundtree. ‘The Sunday schools are rehearsing their scholars for the Easter exer- cises, In conjunction with the Easter program the A. M. E. church will give ae a Da aL RIT FS I SRNR 7 OO ee ee ae : wee woe sae ; : i. Bo F - te ee . ¢ po heey [oe er — ee cr — Pee pee a Ree ee Oe Gs SES ae S ed * hls sts—<“_aiOOOsSS So eee ee tC =. es oS es ro 2 a RO a BR OO as ‘ Oa Re a eS oS wee Pe SOONER SS ee co cae more | a | \ ¢ e i a7 A R. L. CHASE FOR TREASURER. |b Tt is » pleasure for us this week to t announce the name of Mr. R. 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Even the babies are coming out, and things are brightening up along all lines. eae subject to the election next | p Monday. Mr. Chase is a sett-made |p young man. He was raised and edu-| it cated in East Des Moines. Having | gtaduated from East Des Moines high | 0 school and entered into the banking | ir business at the bottom and has been | ir ee : : Madam M. Brook’s Magic Hair Grower — This magic hair grower, sealp preserver and dandruff remover is one of the very latest on the market and it has been a wonderful success. It is sanitary, helpful and does not destroy the hair nor injure the scalp. It can be used without straightening irons. Price per box, 50¢, and glos- ing for straightening, 35¢. Agents wanted in every town in the U.S. Write to Madam M. Brooks, 1623 Searle street, Des Moines, Iowa. (eer ae.) W. G. Waters Thirty years a resident of Des Moines; a taxpayer; a man who knows business and knows organization, will appreciate your vote at the primary March 11. 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Come out to hear this strong man from New Jersey. The Baptist Brotherhood is starting off nicely. Every male member should be a member. The spring festival this year will be a cantata, "A Heavenly Vision," by the talented choir. This will be on the evening of Good Friday, March 29th. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH. Last Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. Birt, preached to a large congregation. Text, Heb 11, 16. Subject: "Heaven a better country. He encouraged his hearers to go forward diligently, with cheerfulness, doing the tasks assigned, until an abundant entrance is administered to them through the gates of a country where there are no Jim-Crowisms, lynchings and burnings at the stake. The choir rendered beautiful and appropriate music. Miss Bomar sang the solo part, "I Want To Be Ready." The songs of the early fathers have been commercialized by certain schools and colleges and are losing their hold on the young Negro. The colored churches are trying through their choirs to reinstate the power of these songs that are a priceless heritage to the race. Sunday is Homecoming Day. Every member is asked to be in his pew and render service. Those who have subscribed to the building fund are asked to advance $5.00 or $10.00 on their subscription. Those who are in arrears are asked to do the same. Those who have not subscribed are solicited to do so. The trustees are working hard. The loyal membership is asked to rally to this effort. To you has been given the task of building a monument in Iowa to the heroic devotion of the men and women who were the pathfinders in Negro civilization, and an inspiratin to the teeming hundreds of girs and boys who will come within its portals. The bigness of the task must not frighten you from duty. The Sunday school met at the usual hour. Preparations for Easter are going on. The C. E. held a fine service, Consecration service. The Mothers' Council met at 3 p.m. Present day amusements was the theme. Fox trot, bunny hug, grizzly bear, tango and all the modern suggestive dances and their effect on the young, unsuspecting Negro was discussed. The discussions were lively and to the point. The council will hold their next meeting the first Sunday in April. Social purity and the cancerous spot on society. Mrs. B. F. Carroll, wife of an ex-governor of Iowa, will be the speaker. Mrs. Birt has recovered from a slight wound inflicted by a falling brick. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morris are receiving congratulations over their recent marriage and are happily domiciled in their beautiful home on West Union street. Miss Freddie Billups of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Susie Lee. Home Economics at Protection Home every Thursday. Instructions free. E. A. London's BARBER SHOP The Young Women's club met Wednesday at a social gathering at the Protection Home. Miss Susie Lee was hostess to a few of her friends at a theater party on Thursday p. m. and afterwards at a luncheon at McCree's tea room. The Triple H club will meet Tuesday, March 12th, with Mrs. Robt. Miles, 931 Fourteenth street. Mrs. Love, wife of Capt. F. W. Love, will entertain the Officers' Wives association of 366th infantry on Friday p. m. March 8th, at McCree's new tea room. All officers' wives are requested to be present. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, left Thursday morning for Buxton, Iowa, to attend to business of the Northern Baptist association. Virginia Jones, the little six-year-old daughter of Lieut. and Mrs. V. L. Jones, 700 Grand View avenue, is quarantined with the smallpox. She has been quite sick. Charity League will meet Monday, March 11th, at the Protection Home at 3 o'clock. They will be addressed by Atty. J. B. Rush. Subject, "Criminality in the Race, Its Causes." All members are urged to attend. The Marchiel Neal Art club met with Mrs. Joe Stone. Rev. G. W. Robinson gave a very interesting address. Mrs. Robert Hopkins was also a visitor. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Taylor. Last Sunday was a glorious day for Union Congregational church. It was Communion Sunday, the first held by the new pastor, Rev. King. They took in nine new members. Several officers from Camp Dodge joined. The pastor requests all to come out early Sunday morning at 11 o'clock prompt. The high school girls who are interested in the High School Girls club of the State Federation, which meets heer in May, please meet at the home of Mrs. G. G. Nichols on Fourteenth street next Tuesday evening, March 12th, for a special meeting. By order of the president, Miss Harriet Alexander. The Home Makers League met Tuesday, March 5th, with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw as hostess. By order of the vice president, Mrs. Manning, all members are urged to be present at the next meeting on Tuesday, March 19th, at which time election of officers will be the main feature. Mrs. Adam Dixon will be hostess. The Intellectual Improvement club met Friday p. m. at the home of Mrs. R. Patten. The study period was devoted to the history of France, its literature, arts and science, and map showing the occupation of our troops in France. Two members were added to the club, Mrs. Geo. Mason and Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh. Those who were in attendance at the funeral of the late Joseph H. Shepard were Grand Master W. W. Gross, Past Grand Master Austin A. Bland and W. H. Jones, all of Keokuk, Iowa; Past Grand Master I. L. Brown and C. C. F. C. Geo. L. Suter of Marshalltown, Past Grand Master John D. Reeler of Mason City, P. G. M. Wm. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Dr. R. S. Taylor of Davenport, Iowa. SPECIAL NOTICE. The second quarterly executive board meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist Association will be held Tuesday, March 12th, in the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Buxton, Iowa. Let every member be present and every church send in its apportionment money to G. W. Robinson, secretary. We ask each church to make an extra offering for the war budget. G. W. Robinson, 818 W. 14th St., Des Moines. Mrs. Bertha Hanger returned home last Monday from Spokane, Wash., where she had been called on account of the serious illness of her brother-in-law, Wm. Wash. Her sister, Mrs. Georgia Billings, of Takoma, Wash., accompanied her home to assist at the bedside of their father, Mr. George Curtley, who is just as sick as he can be. Mrs. Hanger left Mr. Mash a little better, but not out of danger, but had to leave on account of the serious illness of her father. I want to thank those who so readily responded to a call for charity on Thursday evening, February 28th, and sincerely hope you will respond to the next call in a like manner. The total amount of proceeds received was $31. Expenses as follows: Rent of church, $6.00; printing and advertising, $6.00; incidentals, $2.85. Expenses deducted, $12.00 Balance, $19.00, which amount was turned over to the charity league to be given to those who need immediate help. Hoping the public will be satisfied with judgment used in the distribution of these funds, I am, yours truly, A. M. White. NOTICE. To all members of the Knights of Pythias and ladies of the Court of Calanthe of the Iowa jurisdiction: Sunday, March 24th, will be observed as our annual Thanksgiving THE BYSTANDER services and all lodges will hold regular religious services in respective places. H. Gould, G. C of the Iowa Jurisdiction of the K. of P., N. A., S. A., E. A. and A. ARMY DEPARTMENT Y. M. C. A. Park Street Branch. Report of the Park street branch, Army Y. M. C. A., for the month ending February 28th is as follows: Attendance, boys from 12-18.....496 Attendance young men from 16-22 40 Attendance soldiers .....175 Total attendance .....711 Public meeting held Sunday afternoons. Speakers for the meetings: Mrs. Walker, Representatvie J. B. Weaver and Lieut. Clark. Deficit ..... $1.45 Secretary. REPORT OF DOUGLASS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee of the National Association of Colored Women, takes this method of thanking those who assisted her in realizing $175.00 from the Mme. Walker lecture that was put on in this city at West High school auditorium on February 14th. She also wishes to thank the Buxton citizens who made it possible for the committee, composed of Mrs. Ada Mills, Mrs. E. A. Carter and Mrs. E. F. Jones, to contribute $32.75 realized from the Mme. Walker lecture in that city, also to thank Mrs. Jessie D. Williams of Oralabor for $14.35; the Dunbar Progressive club by Miss Jessie E. Walker of Marshalltown for $5.00, and the Bessie V. Johnson club of Burlington for $1.00, making a total of $228.10 since her last report. Mrs. A. B. Madison, wife of Lieut. Madison, was hostess to a card party Friday p. m., March 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, Mesdames Rivers and Hodge were the guests of Mrs. Henry, mother of Lieut. T. J. Henry, who is visiting in the city for an indefinite period, Sunday, March 3rd. Mrs. C. W. Allen, wife of Lieut. C. W. Allen, returned home Saturday, March 2nd, after a visit with relatives in Iowa Falls, who were suffering with tonsilitis. Capt. and Mrs. G. W. Winston were the guests of Lieut. and Mrs. Wm. T. Johnson on Sunday p. m. at a matinee party. Leave of absence for fifteen days, effective March 1st, has been granted Lieut. C. B. Dowdel, D. R. C. He will be missed by his many friends at camp. Corporal Roy Robinson and wife spent a few days last week in Keokuk, guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Naylor and others. Mrs. H. J. Gilbreath, wife of Private Gilbreath, B Co., 366th infantry, arrived in the city March 5th. Mrs. Roy E. Smith of St. Paul, Minn., joined her husband, Sergt. Roy E. Smith, B Co., 366th infantry, last week. Miss Ollie Beasly of Chicago is in the city, guest of the bride, Mrs. R. E. Mizelle. G company, 366th infantry, entertained at the Army Club on Thursday, March 7th. Lieut. L. E. Welker, M. R. C., is expecting his family in the city soon. Members of the Officers' Wives club hereafter in visiting the sick men at the base hospital will please note that recently a ward has been opened at the 366th regiment infirmary for the accommodation of enlisted men with minor ailments. Don't forget to visit same. Reading matter will be appreciated. Others on th esick list this week are Mrs. James E. Ivey, wife of Lieut. J. E. Ivey; Lieut. C. K. Howard, First Sergt. E. J. Turner, medical reserve corps; Lieut. E. C. Jones, D. R. C.; Lieut. J. A. Kennedy and Mrs. P. Griffin, wife of Corporal P. Griffin, B. Co. Get in line with the rest of Des Moines and read the Bystander. If you want it, call Walnut 899. On Tuesday afternoon, February 5, the 366th infantry band made its first appearance and to the surprise of all the regiment ripped off numbers like veterans, though the instruments had been taken out of the crates that they Attendance at the meetings, 600 CAMP DODGE NOTES. Friends of Lieut. Victor Long are sorry to know that after two weeks' illness at the base hospital, his condition is not much improved. One of the main events of the week among the boys of the 366th infantry is the Saturday singing. Then the regiment is divided into battalions and each battalion centers around a song leader and goes through a list of patriotic and inspiring songs. These songs are selected from the most popular war numbers and interspersed with songs dear to the heart of the boys from the sunny south. Very frequently while these exercises are going on many visitors to the camp hasten to the vicinity of the music and are heard to say that no one sing so beautifully and lustily as the colored boys. were shipped in ony a few Hours before. Sergt. Grinnel is in charge of the band. There are a number of Y. buildings at the camp, but the one occupied by the boys of the 366th is used far more than any two of the others. We think the reason for this is because the men at the Y. are wideawake and see to it that everybody is made to feel welcome and furnished with good clean reading matter and plenty of amusement. Where We Are. A clergyman, in musing on our common morality, gave vent to his feelings in this remarkable apathegm: "We're here today and away tomorrow."—Christian Register. WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. 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. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Supply Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Asbury M. E. 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Remember Hair Nets FREE with order for 800 or 800 Punch. Illustrated Book FREE on request. GEORGE F. F. BUNGAY 23 Sq. William St., New York Get it from your dealer or from us. Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white American ivory handle safety guard, holding stubble and. Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a genuine leather Kit. Every reader of this paper may secure the $5.00 DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1.00 DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. Below we publish a list of Madam C. J. Walker's agents associated with their address: Mrs Mary Mease-Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 2859. Mrs. F. J. Stone Robinson, 1627 Walker street. Phone Black 1461. Mrs. Mamie Howard, 1038 West Fourteenth street. Phone Drake 2468 J. Mrs. Addie French, 1633 Buchanan street. Phone Maple 1815. Mrs. Lula Anderson, 1257 Samson street. Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 825 West Thirteenth street. Phone Walnut 4860. Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 1020 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 7229. Mrs. Mary Midgett, Perry, Iowa. General delivery. The above agents are prepared to take care of the scalp and hair of both races. OSKALOOSA. IOWA. Mrs. Noah Kimbrough had the misfortune to slip Tuesday of last week upon the back porch of her home and sustain a sprained ankle. She is suffering considerable at this time. Mrs. Effie Weeks of Chicago is a guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Smith. Mrs. Hannah Williams of this city and Geo. Washington of Eldon were united in marriage Monday evening, February 18th, Rev. D. W. Brown of the A. M. E. church officiating. The A. M. E. Sunday school donated $2.00 to the local Red Cross society. Master Frankie Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen, is doing his bit to help win this war. The public school has been giving entertainments and the children of the different wards selling tickets. The principal of Whittier school offered a prize to the one selling the most tickets in their ward. So after the contentants reported their sales and turned over their money, Frankie came along, took the rags off the bush and carried away the prize, having sold fifty-four tickets. The prize was a nice box of chocolates. He passed the box around to all the teachers of the ward and his Sunday school teacher. Frankie is a little hustler and so far stands in the lead. Mrs. Susan Allen, who has been confined to her home the greater part of the winter, is slowly improving. Arthur Mitchell, we are glad to see out again, after several weeks' illness. Mr. Kimbrough is very weak. CENTERVILLE NEWS The Benevolence was entertained at the home of Mrs. Tillie Mayfield on Thursday night, February 28th, by Mr. H. B. Marshall and Mrs. T. Mayfield and proved to be quite a success. A shrot program was rendered. Mr. Rozelle Noah arrived home on Tuesday night, after being absent from the city for several months. The B. Y. P. U. are planning on having a large debate soon. We learn that Mr. Harold Brown is porter at the Elks club. There will be a social given Saturday night, March 9th, for the benefit of the church. President, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. The Mission Circle met at the church Tuesday night, March 5th, for its regular business meeting. The box social given by the Knights of Tabor at the home of Sir Wm. Oliver on Saturday night, March 2, was a great success. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown spent city. They also attended the box social Saturday night and Sunday. Bro. J. L. Nash, Deacon Wm. Noah and Bro. R. Terrell are able to be at work again, after a few days' illness. Mrs. Joe Sanders still remains the same. Mr. Marshall Price, who has been quite sick, is reported some better at this writing. Mrs. Harold Brown and little son, Albert, attended services Sunday. Rev. M. Carrington has been suffering with a cold. Bro. Whitt Kearney is not feeling so well at this writing. GALESBURG. ILL. Services were held in the auditorium at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Owing to the cold weather the services were held down stairs A drama will be given at Allen Chapel on Wednesday evening by the night choir. Dr. H. Gibson, superintendent of missions for the Baptist convention, preached to a large audience Sunday. Rev. Scott has organized a junior deaconess board. The Second Baptist church is making preparations to entertain the Teachers' Institute next month. Miss R. Marshal of Niles, Michigan, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Watkins. A large number attended the dance in Burlington on Friday. All report a grand time. Mr. H. Allen entertained thirty friends at a birthday party Monday night in honor of his sister, Miss G. Allen. The evening was spent in dancing. All departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Allen a royal entertainer. Messrs. E. Fletcher, H. Carter and J. Berry will give a dance in Central on Thursday. Music will be furnished by Woods' orchestra of Quincy. Those that are much improved at this writing are: Mrs. P. Anderson, Mr. J. Wagoner. Mr. A. Hawkins and Lawrence Fletcher were able to go back to work Monday. Jeraldine Harmon is much improved. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. C. Wells. Messrs. E. Fletcher, H. Carter and J. Berry will give a dance in Central hall Thursday. Music will be furnished by Woods' orchestra of Quincy. Mr. G. Jones was taken to the hospital Sunday. The morning choir will give a musical concert Tuesday, February 12th. Miss E. Mitchell, president. The C. C. C. will give a dance on Easter Monday, April 1, at Central hall. Music will be furnished by Casey Jones' Hawaiian Jass band. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Mr. Wm. Elsy, for many years a resident of Galesburg, Ill., but of recent years resided in this city with his daughter, Mrs. Lulu Bates, passed away at St. John's hospital on February 18th, following a short illness. Mr. Elsy was 83 years of age. Fifty years of his life was spent in the service of the Lord. He leaves to mourn his departure one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Bates, together with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rev. C. R. Waters had charge of the funeral, which was short and impressive. Corporal Oliver Richardson of Camp Dodge, Des Moines, was home greeting old friends a few days last week. The entertainment given by the Young People's Lyceum association last Wednesday night was a splendid success. Every one acquitted themselves creditably. Bethel Bulletin fills a long-felt want. It has been a number of years since Bethel A. M. E. church had a printed Bulletin. It is a splendid announcer and does away with the usual announcements at the close of the service; besides giving some general information. Mrs. Townely of Muscatine was here to attend the funeral of Mr. Wm. Elsy. Mrs. S. B. Johnson has been suffering from a relapse of la grippe, but is able to be out again. Attorney Geo. Woodson of Buxton was in the city Monday on professional business. Mrs. Gerve Williams passed away Tuesday morning, after a short illness. She leaves a husband and six small children, the youngest only a week old, besides many friends. The family has the sympathy of the community. Next Sunday is Stewardess Day at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. Eugene Green has charge of the program for the evening service. MACON, MO., NEWS. The funeral service of Mrs. Nannie Powell was held Sunday, March 3, 1918, at 2:30 at the A. M. E. church by Rev. A. R. Fox. She was a devoted member of the church and loved by all who knew her. The members and friends are indeed sad of the loss of their beloved member. Rev. Fox's theme was 2nd Timothy, 4th and 7th verses. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Mrs. Powell was a member of the stewardess board of the A. M. E. church, also a member of the St. Rose temple. She leaves a husband, three esisters, two stepsons and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death, being caused from a paralytic stroke at her daily work. She was cared for by loving hands and the aid of three of the best physicians. She never rallied until death drew pear, though tortured with pain THE BYSTANDE& [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a bow tie and a suit, set against a dark background. The image is oval-shaped with a black border.] [The image is black and white, with a blurred background. The focus is on the man's face and upper body.] Mr. Harry Frase, our well known and congenial councilman, is a candidate for renomination, subject to the primaries March 11th. Mr. Frase is well known to the people of Des PETER H. WOOLGAR FOR COUNCILMAN. The name of Mr. Ben Woolgar is announced in this week's Bystander as a candidate for renomination as one of the councilmen for his second term. Mr. Woolgar has made a good record, having been superintendent of the hardest position in the city, that of public safety department, and he has done as well as any in this department under similar conditions. Mr. Woolgar is a good, careful councilman and is entitled to his renomination. only laid, depending upon a greater Physician than earth could afford. God in his wise providence seen fit to call to his reward. We only acknowledge that the affliction was his will. That vacant chair will never be filled, but in God's great kingdom she fills a greater place. The floral offerings were beautiful. Life is like a mountain railroad, With an engineer that brave We must make this run with patience From the cradle to the grave. Watch the curves, the fills and The tussle never falters, never fails, Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. Mrs. E. Reynolds of Jacksonville, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Tolson of Jacksonville, Mo., attended the funeral of Mrs. Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Belle and daughter, Miss Fay, have returned from Des Moines, Iowa, where they attended the funeral of their brother, William. Messrs. Andrew, James and Fred Hoskins of Rock Island, Ill., were in Macon to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Jackson. Sunday was Covenant meeting day at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church. A glorious meeting was enjoyed by all. Miss Kathryn Smith is able to be out again, after a slight spell of illness. The funeral of Mr. John H. Lee, who dropped dead at his home in Columbus, Ohio, was held at the Vine and Broadway Baptist church Saturday at 2:30, March 2nd, by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. His theme was Job 14th chapter and 5th verse. Seeing his days are determined the number of months are with thee thou hast appointed his bound that he cannot pass. Mr. Lee was a member of the K. O. P. odge. Just wh.n he was needed most it seemed the Almighty called to him to heaven of rest. In September, Mr. Lee eft for Ohio. Later his wife joined her husband. He was an industrious man and worked in one of the best developed coal fields in the country. Mr. Lee was well liked by [Name] Moines, having been county auditor for several years and was elected as one of the councilmen two years ago and is now a candidate for a second term. He is a good friend of the colored people and has always been. He solicits your patronage. all that knew him. Though it was sad to assemble on such an occasion, yet the sermon brought consolation to the hearers. He grew up as a garden rose, weakened, withered and was cut down. You will often find obstruction, Look for storm, wind and rain, On a fill, a curve or trestle it will Almost ditch your train. Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife, mother, father and son and six brothers, relatives and a host of friends to mourn his passing. Mr. and Mrs. James Sands are the proud parents of a bouncing boy. The little youngster has been named J. D., Jr. Mother and baby are getting along fine. Madam Walker, the renowned hairdresser, will lecture at the A. M. E. church March 5th. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Cooper and little son, Kenneth, were in the city to attend the funeral of the late John Lee. Miss C. Alice Harris spent the week-end in Paris, Mo., the guests of friends, and attended a house party. In loving memory of our dear beloved sister and daughter, Zora Belle Harris, who departed this life nine years ago, March 5, 1909: The Lord said you have finished; Come up higher, sister dear. You have won a crown in heaven For the pain you have suffered here. Those who saw you in your Casket pure and pale and oh so fair, Thought you were the like of heaven As you lay so sweetly there Just nine years ago you left us; How we miss you, Zora, dear, And remember all your Kindness as we drop a silent Tear, rest in peace a tear, Sadly missed by mother and children. Mr. Wm. Hubbard left Monday for Springfield, Ill., from where he will go on business to Kentucky. The Silver Spray Temple will hold a social Friday evening at the Masonic hall. Rev. J. L. Wharton, recent pastor of the Elgin A. M. E. church, has arrived here and will take charge of the St. James A. M. E. church, recently vacated by Rev. Viney. Rev. Wharton will reside at 929 South Fourth street. Mrs. Lumie Kely returned to Missouri, after visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Dulin. While here Mrs. Marsh South gave a sewing complimentary to her, and Miss Nadine Dulin entertained with a party in her honor. The Cole and Johnson Smart Set will be at Pattie's opera house Saturday, March 9th. Mrs. Will Ashby and Mrs. Wm. Ray returned to their home in Burlington, after a few days' visit here with Mrs. Bud Cipper. Mrs. Beatrice Bell is able to be home again from Chicago, where she spent several weeks, ill at Provident hospital. The Agnes Moody club will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Levina May. The club will present a play some time in the near future. The stewardess board of the St. James A. M. E. church will give a musical program and chicken pie supper at the church Thursday evening. MONMOUTH, ILL. Have you Tetter or Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. 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