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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Htat ally Roq XXIV No. 38 "WITH THE COLORS." Series No. 1. By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. SERIES NO. FOUR. Nov. 27, 1917—4:30 a. m.—It is time for reeveil, and the buglers are on the job. It is strange how these boys are always right on time. They should, or at least I wish they would, miss reeveil, so that I would not have to get up before the sun. I hate to confess my ignorance, although everyone is ignorant on some point, but really as I stand shivering here in the cold morning air, I think of how warm I had always thought this section of our country. Before coming here I had visions of a good plunge in the sea. But alas, it can't be done unless one is tired of this life, and seeks a watery grave as a means of saving burial expenses. My bathing suit is still folded in my suit case, and just this morning, when by chance I disturbed its slumber, it was loud in its indignation of being fooled to sucha wintry clime. The whistle is blowing for mess and my starving stomach says, above all things, feed it. So I must forget the pangs of cold and join the bread line. When a person is on barely living rations, the loss of one meal severely tells on the system. The breakfast this morning was very appetizing and I will not be called out for a bike. The first sergeant informed me that the first lieutenant of the receiving barracks wished to have a talk with me My comrades joined me, and together we went over to the icy fountain and shaved, washed our faces, brushed our clothing and hair. As one fellow expressed it, we looked like hothouse plants among thickets. We came to serve our country as best we could, and that which we were most capable of doing, that we were most anxious to offer. At length the sergeant called me. I don't know why, as I am the youngest of the quartet, and am certainly not any better qualified educationally than my comrades, nor do I possess any more personal magnetism. But since first we enlisted at St. Paul I have been spokesman for our party. So this morning I was called upon not only to talk for myself, but also to, as is sometimes said, pull for the others. It may have been the boldness of my attack, so to speak; it may have been the tear swollen rings under my eyes, for I am sure there must have been a trace of last night's cry, or it may have been my personality; but whatever it was, it had the desired effect and landed me into a company. 8:00 p. m.—My day's work is done. I am reminded of that sweetest of all lyrics, "The End of a Perfect Day." And for all that the song says, I have truly come to the end of a perfect day, not forgetting my vesper prayer. I like the company, is my answer to every one. What a contrast, a clerk in a company is to a private in the receiving barracks. I can hardly realize it. My mind is a conglomeration of prayers, out of which can come no interesting chronical of the events of the day just past. My new quarters are homey. The food is the best that the camp affords. When I think of the depressing ozone of the receiving camp tents and hte poor quality and small quantity of food that the men were made to exist on, I cannot but wonder how I bore, and my comrades are still bearing, those privations so stoically. On all sides we were assailed of vermin of the most loathsome kind. Now my bed is as clean as any in the Waldorf Astoria house. My new companion is exceedingly nice to me. Between us there is a link forged by an acquaintance that I cultivated last summer. The new link is firmly riveted, and until death separates us will remain a part of my chain of friendships, extending from the boisterous Atlantic to the calm waters of the Pacific. The bulgers are blowing taps and I must go to bed at the appointed hour, but tonight there will be no tears. 8:00 a. m., Nov. 28th—Were I not looking at the canvas tents of the camp, I would think that I was at home. My position is truly a civilian one in the army. No reveille, no retreat and no fatigue. I am relieved of all suspense of listening for bugle Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa calls except—could I forget it?—the mess call. 9:00 p. m., Nov. 28th.—I have just returned from the receiving camp. I learned that one of my comrades has also been assigned to a company, as clerk. Doubtless he is also tasting of the sweets. The other boys have not as yet been so fortunate. They did not fare so well last night, as—so they informed me—I was not there to jolly them along. Their tent has also been filled with newcomers. Last night when a new "bunch" of men came in and the guards were seeking a place for them to bunk, one of their number suggested that they put them in there with those white niggers. They are trying to keep to themselves. When a person tries to keep clean, these ruffians think he is trying to avoid them. (To be continued.) "WHEN MAUD RUTH SANG." By Chas. P. Wilson. By Chas. P. Wilson. (Dedicated to Miss M. R. G.) When Maud Ruth sang and all was still, The organ, soft, a prelude played, That sounded like the rippling rill, Where fairy footsteps oft' had strayed. Then came the voice of little maid, And through all went a holy thrill; The ghost of dead oppression laid, When Maud Ruth sang and all was still. When Maud Ruth sang and all was still, Her voice came far as in a dream, And soothed us with compelling will; The sinner saw of Heav'n a gleam, All evil fancies, straight took wing, And left but good their place to fill; While angels joined the chorus, When Maud Ruth sang and all was still. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. The funeral of Mrs. O. Vaughn, who died Monday, March 4th, was held at the Baptist church Wednesday, March 6th, at 2:30. Rev. Whit. field of Moline officiated. Rev. Penn's wife is visiting in the city. A number from here attended the party dance Wednesday, March 6th, in Davenport. A large number from the Twin Cities witnessed the basketball game here between Davenport and Rock Island. Score was 12 to 15 in favor of Rock Island. Mrs. A. Critz is expected to leave the hospital soon. Mrs. M Golden was out to morning service the first time since she has been up and around. Mrs. O. Jackson and Mrs. G. Payne and daughter were out to lunch Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and family have moved on Ninth avenue between Tenth and Eleventh streets. The social given Friday, March 8th, at the home of Mrs. W. Stoner was quite a success. Sunday a good many had the opportunity to see Attorney G. Woodson of Buxton, who was in the city on business. Mrs. A. Critz sister is here to take care of her. The presiding elder is in the city, stopping at Rev. Boyd's home. Sunday was quarterly meeting here. A large number from Moline were down and a few from Davenport were over. Next Sunday it is in Davenport. Rev. Saunders is visiting his wife and family in Des Moines. GALESBURG, ILL. A three nights' carnival will be given at Odd Fellows hall on March 21-23. G. Glenn, J. Steele, W. Corn, L. Crew. The dance given by Messrs. E. Fletcher, J. Berry and H. Carter was a grand success. Music was furnished by Ed. Woods' orchestra of Quincy. Mrs. E. Murphy and daughter, Roberta, of Monmouth were the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. E. Fletcher and So. Henderson entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Toller, Miss Russell of Burlington, Mr. C. Britton of Kewanee, Mr. E. Woods and S. Noles of Quincy on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock supper. Later they attended the dance. All report a grand time. Mr. J. Peoples of Monmouth was a Calhoun caller. Sunday. Galesburg caller Sunday. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Mrs. B. E. Richardson on Friday, March 15th. Mr. Bozier of Bushnell was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Garrison on Sunday. Miss L. Berry is visiting in Chicago the guest of Mr. R. Perkins. Mr. R. Ashley has purchased a play or piano. Mrs. W. Brown returned home Saturday. Mrs. R. Anderson was taken sud. FORMER DES MOINES MAN IN SERVICE IN FRANCE. The above cut is that of Robert N. Watkins, the youngest son of Mr. Nelson Watkins of Albany, Mo. Young Watkins left Des Moines several years ago and located in Mariett, B. C., Canada, where he became a citizen and later joined the Canadian home guards and when war broke out, having had military training, they were sent to France in 1915 and have been fighting ever since. He has been injured and unable to do duty as a soldier, but has been assigned to the forestry division. He was educated as an engineer and while in Des Moines operated several large engines after passing the state boards of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. He is the brother of Mr. Gus Watkins and Mrs. John L. Thompson of this city. denly sick Sunday with a paralytic stroke. She is resting a little easier at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. W. Trippler are the proud parents of ababy boy. Mr. H. Carter is sick in bed, ill with la gripe. The Garrison club will give a plantation social March 27th. Mrs. Wells, president. Rev. Garrison was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bozier in Bushnell on Wednesday. The A. M. E. church has launched their Easter rally. Rev. Garrison is organizing an orchestra for the young people of the city. Vivian Green spent the week-end in Monmouth, the guest of B. Early. She was called back by the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. Anderson. Professor Watts and his Star Musical Comedy Co. spent Friday in the city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. C. Anderson, and friends. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Drury entertained Mr. and Mrs. Watts and daughter, Mrs. D. Slaughter, at luncheon Saturday. Mr. A. Hawkins had a relapse. He is better at this writing. The morning choir gave a musical concert Tuesday night at Allen Chapel Miss E. Mitchell, president. Mr. and Mrs. L. Anderson of Monmouth was called here by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. P. Anderson. Geraldine Harmon was taken home from the hospital, where she has been since December 30th. She is getting along nicely. A number of friends surprised Mrs. C. King on Monday afternoon, it being her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Fletcher of Grand avenue entertained a number of friends at a party Monday night. The evening was spent in a social way. All report a grand time. CENTERVILLE NEWS. It seems as though springtime is here this fine warm weather, and people can be seen going and coming dressed springlike. Even the boys have started their summer job of playing marbles on every corner and every vacant place they can find. The services were well attended Sunday and a good collection for the day, $32.02. The Mission Circle met Tuesday night, with a good number present. Rev. S. Bates was in our city Tuesday and preached for us on Thursday evening to a good crowd. He also was interested in the work of the Layman's League, as we are trying to help win this great war. He got a club. Mr. J. L. Nash, chairman, and he has made a good start to answer to the call of our country. We hope each and everybody will do their part. The committee is as follows: Bro. J. L. Nash, chairman; Bro. W. Noah, Bro. F. M. Mayfield, Bro. H. B. Marshall. JAMES J. CONROY. JAMES J. CONROY. I wish to thank my many friends, both colored and white, who supported me at the primaries last Monday, by which support I was placed on the regular ticket as a candidate for election, which will take place Monday, March 25th. I deeply appreciate what those who voted for me have done and ask them to not forget me on the final day, and I request them to urge their friends and associates to vote for me as one of the four councilmen. I am the only labor candidate who holds a card in any union that is on the ticket and if elected I shall do all I can for all classes of people for equal justice. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to my colored friends who so nobly supported me for mayor last Monday at the primaries and I ask your continued support at the election on March 25th.—Thomas Fairweather. I wish to thank my many friends who voted for me last Monday at the primaries and caused my name to be one on the official ballot Monday, March 25th, as acandidate for city councilman. I ask you to stick by me and work for my election.—J. W. Jenney. Rev. M. Carrington is better at this writing. Rev. L. Bates left Friday afternoon for his home. Mr. James Leek of Illinois and his brother, Esle, were called to our city by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. J. Saunders. Mrs. Saunders has been sick for several weeks. Mr. Will Pritchett still remains very poorly. Mr. Marshall Price is improving slowly. Bro. F. M. Mayfield is not so well at present. Rev. M. Carrington left for Buxton on Tuesday morning to attend the meeting of the executive board. Sister M. J. Thompkins is able to be out, after several days' illness at her home on West Franklin. Mr. Wm. Price and sons have moved on South Eighteenth street. Mrs. Susan Steward of Oskaloosa and her grandson, Leonard Jeter, were over Sunday visitors with her son-in-law and family, Mr. N. Jeter. Mr. Buckner's wife arrived in the city last week and they will make their home here for the present. They have rooms at Mr. and Mrs. Ceary Noah's. The members and friends of the Mission Circle are planning on having a get-together social Thursday evening, March 21. Mrs. J. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic were city visitors Sunday. Mr. H. Triplett and family have moved in the house of Mrs. Clara Jones on West Garfield street. Miss Lillian Miles is in Missouri on business and visiting friends. Mrs. Anna Oliver is reported on the sick list. The Campbell girls met at the home of Mrs. B. Baker. Miss Gracie His is on the sick list. The smallpox is still very bad. New cases reported every day. Mr. Walter has returned to Minneapolis, Minn. MONMOUTH, ILL. (Last. Week.) Hazel Wallace of Springfield is visiting here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Mason were in Galesburg on Thursday and Friday, where Mr. Mason gave a picture lecture at the Second Baptist church. The Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will meet Friday with Mrs. Laura Maupin. Mrs. Charlotte Toomey is quite sick. Mrs. G. T. Brown is indisposed. Mrs. Chas. Birdett is quite ill at this writing with appendicitis. Mrs. Dora Wallace and Miss Ida Wallace returned to Jerseyville, Ill., after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wallace. Mr. Eleanor Wallace of Chicago spent Sabbath here. Among those from here who attended the dance at Burlington Friday were Messrs. Everett, Murphy, Lawrence, Payton, Hazel Wallace, Wm. Wallace and E. F. Birdette. Miss Bessie Henderson recently accepted a position as elevator operator at the eSearles building, which position was vacated by Mrs. Luke Osburn. The People's Forum of the Calvary Baptist church met Monday evening. A very good program was rendered, after which a social time was spent. The members of the Calvary Baptist church are planning to start an institutional school in the church basement. The courses to be taught are cooking, baking, canning, sewing, music, stenography and laundering. THE LIFE OF MARY CATHERINE The above cut is that of Mrs. Mattie Brooks of this city, who has recently launched the manufacturing of a hair preparation for the scalp and hair. Just recently she has been granted a patent and received her trade mark from the patent office, Washington, D. C. She has the distinction of being the only woman in Iowa who has been thus honored. She contemplates opening a commodious down town hair dressing parlor in the Younker B "Lesser Price in the Ba Younker Brothers "Lesser Priced" Suits in the Basement Two of our newest and most popu lar models are priced $17.50 and 22.50 The model pictured at $17.50 is of wool poplin in Pekin blue, navy or sand. The skirt is plain tailored style and the jacket is trimmed with a two-inch belt and panels in front and back enlivened with novelty buttons; brocaded lining and silk poplin collar. The model illustrated at $22.50 is also of wool poplin in navy or rooky. The skirt is plain tailored style and the jacket is enlivened with military braid and neat buttons. It has a wide tucked belt and white dotted collar; half lined; shown in all sizes. —In the Basement. SPECIAL HOUSE WIRING PLAN FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH TERMS AS LOW AS $1.00 CASH BALANCE ON EASY PAYMENTS Phone Walnut 5300 DONT WAITE PHONE TODAY DES MOINES ELECTRIC CO. Price Five Cents very near future. Mrs. Brooks is a self-made woman and has a large circle of friends. She is the national vice preceptress of the International Order of Twelve, as well as the grand high priestess of the Iowa jurisdiction of the same lodge. She is a member of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Household of Ruth. She is one of the best known women of our state. We commend her goods to the public and urge the people of Iowa to support her. Brothers iced" Suits Basement T CIAL WIRING The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Mrs. Clay Reed and Mrs. Sherman Keith are on the sick list. Mrs. G. W. Jackson spent Sunday with relatives in Burlington. Sergeant LeRoy Pickett is home from Camp Dodge on a five days' furlough. The colored ladies of Mt. Pleasant are sewing for the refugees. Union cottage prayer meetings are being conducted daily at various homes. Miss Viola Harris spent Sunday with relatives in Keokuk. The chicken pie supper which was given by the Bishop Allen club was quite a success. They cleared $18.48. Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Cary of Fairfield were visitors here a few days last week. EDITORIALS CITY PRIMARIES. Mrs. Hattie Hedge has returned from Chicago, where she was called by the death of her grandson, Charles Matson, Jr. Messrs. Fred Price( Clifford Carter and Wm. Hubbard were visitors here Sunday. Mrs. Raymond Black of Ft. Madison is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Wicks. Revival meetings are still being conducted at the Second Baptist church. The Pneumonia Season. The cold, damp weather of March seems to be the most favorable for the pneumonia germ. Now is the time to be careful. Pneumonia often results from a cold. The quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less the danger. As soon as the first indication of a cold appears take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. As to the value of this preparation, ask anyone who has used it. CLINTON, IOWA. Mrs. Ida Mann is in Des Moines, the guest of her son, Lieut. E. W. Mann, at Camp Dodge. Mr. David Winfield is reported as being some better. Mr. Geo. Robinson is up and around again, after a severe illness. Mr. M. O. Culberson was the host to a few of his friends, who dropped in upon him one evening last week. Mr. J. N. Hancock of Morrison returned to his home Monday, after several days in Agatha hospital, where he was under treatment. The home of Mrs. Ida Mitchell in Fulton was destroyed by fire, with its contents, on Monday morning, while she was absent from the house. At present the cause is unknown. Stanford Rogers Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Greene, of Chicago passed away Friday morning at $:45 in this city at the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. A. Bush, 624 Eighth avenue, after a few days' illness caused by blood poisoning. His mother before marriage was Miss Lulu Rogers of Lyons, Iowa. Deceased was born in Chicago, October 28, 1892, being aged at time of death 25 years and 5 months. He received his education in the schools of Chicago. On leaving high school at the age of 18 he entered the government service as a postal clerk. He also enlisted as a member of the 8th regiment of the Illinois national guard, serving three years honorably. He then joined the regulars, with whom he served two years and fourteen months in the Philippines, ending his service on the Mexican border, where he was stricken with diabetes, from which he never recovered, this with the later malady causing his sudden end. He was honorably discharged and re-entered the postal service, where he was employed at the time of his last illness. His father and mother, who were with him at the end, are his only immediate survivors, who with relatives and friends feel his loss. The latter he numbered by his acquaintances. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bush and were conducted by Dr. W. Ernest Stockley of Grace church, Lyons, assisted by Rev. W. W. Williams of Bethel church. Burial was made in Springdale cemetery. Those here from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Greene, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Meade, Mr. Curtis Bush, Miss Genevieve Bush, Mrs. C. V. Bush and Mrs. C. E. West, all of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mitchell are in the city, the guests of relatives and friends. When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. For sale by all dealers. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Mr. S. Stephens spent a few days in Chicago last week. Dr. R. S. Taylor attended the funeral of J. H. Shepard in Des Monies last week, as a representative of Hiram lodge, he being W. M. Mr. Lewis Fuqua has been on the sick list several days, but is recovering. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton Sundayed in our city and addressed an audience at the Third Baptist church in the morning and at Bethel A. M. E. church in the evening. Mr. Woodson's addresses were interesting and instructive. To the Wife of One Who Drinks interesting and Rev. F. K. ness visitor in Mrs. Belle was a guest of Rev. F. K. Nicholson was a business visitor in Chicago last week. Mrs. Belle Taylor of Rock Island was a guest of Mrs. B. Calloway last Thursday. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Anderson, who was killed by being struck ```markdown ``` THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO. PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. On last Monday our city primaries were held. While there was no excitement, yet there was a keen rivalry between the various candidates for nomination. To our sorrow there was no colored candidates in the field this year. The following are the contestants for the various offices, who are to be elected at the city election held Monday, March 25th. For mayor—Thomas Fairweather and S. L. Hill. For councilmen (four to be elected) —John Budd, Harry Frase, Ben Woolgar, Sam Zion, E. A. Elliott, J. W. Jenney, James Conray and John L. Hamery. For judges to fill out the two places made vacant—O. S. Franklin, Tom Sellers, Joseph A. Dyer and S. W. McCrillis. A SURVEY OF AMERICAN NEGRO A SURVEY OF AMERICAN NEGRO In these years of the gigantic world's war, where common humanity is surging in the great swirl with the highest type of civilized man, thus again we all become common stock and each class, each race, each nationality can sympathize and appreciate each more so that when peace does come it will bring more love and respect for each race or class and each will be given more consideration, but in my humble judgment the American Negro will make the greatest step toward equal justice than any other race. First, because heretofore so many of his just and constitutional rights have been denied or withheld that were so justly due him. So that when these opportunities do open to him his receiving them will be more noticeable than other races. Already since the military bar is broken and colored men are being commissioned, other great fields of sciences in war and navy is opening, and who knows but what some son of the Hamites may drop the first bomb from an airplane on Berlin. In either event we will be great beneficiaries after finishing this war. UNION RALLY APRIL 28. We are living in a progressive age, when every upright man and woman is looking for greater and nobler things. This is indeed an age of achievements, when every individual is expected to do his duty, and if we are to keep abreast of the times as representatives of the Christian churches of this city we must do some large thing that will be outstanding and epoch-making for us as a people. On the fourth Sunday in April there is to be a union competitive rally given by all the colored churches in the city of Des Moines, when every race loving, God fearing individual will have an opportunity to show his loyalty. The world beautifies its places of amusement so as to attract and hold the people who attend. The church of Jesus Christ should do as much and more, so we must build larger and more beautiful places of worship, as some are already doing. So on the fourth Sunday in April, with a great chorus to sing and with splendid addresses, the church people of Des Moines and their friends are going to do their best for God, the church and humanity. W. L. Lee. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all of our friends that so kindly and cheerfully assisted me in any manner in the caring for my husband while sick at the hospital and at his death and funeral, especially the Masons, my neighbors and friends, also Princess Zorah chapter, No. 10, and grand Masonic lodge of Iowa, also for the floral tributes given. (Signed) Mrs. J. H. Shepard and Other Relatives. MT. PLEASANT, IOWA. (Last Week.) The-remains of Mr. Edwin Carter arrived here Monday, accompanied by his wife and sister, Myra Carter, of Chicago. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. B. F. Hubbard. Interment at Forest Home cemetery. Mr. J. H. Carter of Indianapolis, Ind., Miss Myra Carter of Chicago and Mr. Ralph Burnaugh of Des Moines were called here to attend the funeral of Edwin Carter. Mrs. Juanita Carter returned to her home in Ames on Thursday. I have an important confidential message for you. It will provide you with information. How to conquer the lavarer dust and create a new lavarer. I will provide you with a competitive method, guaranteed. Write to Edw. J. "J.K. Stuart, F. New York, N.Y." in a letter to a friend. (This Week.) The Pneumonia Season CLINTON, IOWA. A Pleasant Physic. by an engine on the C., R. I. & P. track on Division street, was held last Wednesday at Harrigan's undertaking parlors, Rev. C. R. Waters officiating. Mrs. Andersonleaves a husband and five small children. Mrs. Clara Shepard has been on the sick list. Pursuant to a call of the T. L. O. club a large number of ladies met last Friday night and organized a war unit to do Red Cross work. Mrs. Flora Walker was elected general chairman and chairmen were appointed over the different articles to be made. The meeting will be Friday afternoon, March 22, at Bethel A. M. E. church, at which time a large attendance is expected. The services of every woman is solicited. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Kansas City, Mo., are here greeting old friends. They were formerly residents of this city. Mr. Wm. Turner is confined to his home with an attack of rheumatism. Thelma Bynum had the misfortune of getting her arm broken last Thursday. She is able to be out and will soon be at her post of duty as secretary of Bethel Sunday school. At the "Dollar Hunt" given by the Stewardess last Thursday night Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Kansas City was the lucky one. The Violet club will have a social and bazaar on Wednesday, March 20, at the home of Mrs. E. Cain on Harrison street. A large attendance is solicited. There will be many beautiful articles for sale. Mrs. F. Baker, president. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting at Bethel church. Rev. N. J. MeCracken, P. E., will be in attendance. Mrs. Thos, Mitchell has been confined to her bed for several days. Mrs. Della White has been absent from her Sunday school class two Sundays on account of illness. Mrs. F. C. Walker is indisposed at this writing. For Diseases of the Skin. Nearly all diseases of the skin, such as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and barbers' itch, are characterized by an intense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It allays the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. CLARINDA, IOWA. Both churches are preparing for Easter programs. Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Mabel, were over from Gravity on Friday attending lodge. Mr. Chas. Griffin is visiting his sister, Mrs. W. M. Walker, for a while. Mr. Jack Arnett of Kansas City is visiting his brother, Louis Arnett. Mrs. Geo. Johnson has been on the sick list for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Louis of Omaha is visiting her mother, Mrs. Henry Cook. We were sorry to lose one of our good families, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cook, who moved to Omaha for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cason have purchased them a home in northeast Clarinda. The Presiding Elder Committee, including Mrs. Maud Beard, Mrs. R. T. Lane and Mrs. Ellen Nowling, will give an entertainment at Masonic hall on Saturday evening, March 16. We hope every one will attend. Master Leonard Nowling is indisposed with German measles. The Daughters of Tabernacle gave a social at Mrs. Ed, Baker's last Friday afternoon. A neat sum was realized. Mr. John Morgan, who has been ill, is better. A barrel of fruit or sweets was sent to our boys at Camp Dodge by Mrs. Henry Ferrior, who solicited it from both white and colored. Thanks are extended to all who gave. The Ladies' Missionary Circle gave a program at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Sister Manly is president. A nice audience attended. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Lane and Mrs. E. Sullivan were entertained to a three-course dinner Sunday at the home of G. Nowling. Mrs. James Arnett is some better at this writing. Mrs. John Waters of Creston is visiting at the home of Mrs. Isom Davis. Mrs. Robt. Franklin's dining room was greatly destroyed by fire one day last week by an oil stove explosion. Despondency Due To Constipation Women often become nervous an despondent. When this is due to constipation it is easily corrected by taking an occasional dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Mrs. Susan Allen is out again, after a siege of illness. Mrs. A. G. Clark entertained four of her little friends Saturday. The afternoon was spent in candy making and games, after which lunch was served the youngsters by the hostess. Mr. Chester Fredrick of Des Moines is visiting at the homes of his sisters, Mrs. W. C. Coleman and Mrs. Pierce Barquette. Rev. J. H. Ferribee, presiding elder of the Des Moines district A. M. E. conference, arrived Friday. He held love feast and general class. Friday night and Sunday he preached three splendid sermons, placing the food within the reach of all Monday night OSKALOOSA, IOWA the quarterly conference. 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Walnut 1227. ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH NEWS. A real healthful church spirit prevails in St. Paul. All services are well attended. Sunday was known as Homecoming day. The sermon, prayers and music were along the line of building up and making a large place for home activities. A large number of members made advance payments on their subscriptions and a number made their first payment. The bricklayers are at work this week on the second story of the new church. Those who have not made advanced payments are solicited to do so, that the work may go on. Sunday, Cont., $276.17. A call is made to the praying part of the congregation to attend the prayer services on Wednesday evening at the church. The choir and Sunday school are preparing for Easter. Palm Sunday will be prayer day. Every department of the church is asked to meet at the church on that day at 9 a. m. to engage in a one hour prayer service. All persons eligible for baptism—infants and adults, please let it be known, that suitable preparations may be made for the same Easter Sunday morning. Rev. Stoner, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Council Bluffs, was the guest of a brother at Camp Dodge and spent the night with Rev. Birt at the parsonage. All the church clubs have kept intact during th eextremely cold winter, and with the opening of spring are preparing for a busy season. Ross, Ruth and Samuel Birt, Jr., are members of the Junior Red Cross. Ross Birt went "over the top" in the kindergarten drive at Franklin school. The Callanan club and Altar Guild met at the parsonage this week. Sisters Ed. Reeves and Harry Walden are on the sick list. A large number of colored people are in the hospitals. The stewardess, deaconess and members are requested to look after the sick strangers and do their duty. The social committee of the Mite Missionary society will gvie a post St. Patrick's day party Monday evening, March 18, at the parsonage. Irish music and Irish sayings will characterize the program. Come dressed in green. Fine menu served. Mesdames Mary Carl, Hattie Adams and Elizabeth Avery, committee. Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was in the city this week attending to business. Mr. John A. Spencer of Grinnell made a business call to our city Wednesday. Mr. Spencer is a big-hearted business man of Grinnell. The Margaret Batome King's Daughters Circle will meet with Mrs. Wells, 2835 N. Corning street, March 21st. The Young Women's club will meet Wednesday evening at the Protection Home. Mr. J. R. Ford, who has been sick, is able to be out again. class in home economics will meet every Thursday at the Protection Home. Instructions free. The Marchiel Neal Art club met with Mrs. George Tymony, 100 W. Thirty-seventh street. Will meet next week with Mrs. J. B. Thompson, 2849 Forest Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaw of Chester avenue have been indisposed the past week, but are now some better. Mrs. Mann of Clinton, Iowa, mother of Lieut. E. W. Mann, is in the city spending a few days with him and her daughter, Miss Adelaide. NOTICE. All ladies who are not connected with any club at all and who desire to be members of a club are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde on Wednesday, March 20th, at 2 p. m. On last Tuesday evening Mrs. Lettie Jones, East Eighteenth street, was called to the bedside of her mother, who is very low with pneumonia in Jacksonville, Mo. The Union Baptist Improvement club will give a bazaar at the home of Mrs. John Miller on March 23rd. The bazaar will open at noon and will continue to 11:30 p. m. There will be many hand made and other useful articles to sell. President, Mrs. J. Miller; secretary, Mrs. C. Tate. The Mary B. Talbert club met with Mrs. Geo. C. Young and held a very interesting meeting. Three new members were added to the club. After the regular routine of business light refreshments were served. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Gus Nichols, Fourteenth Street Place. Mrs. S. W. Love, wife of Captain Love, was hostess to the members of the Officers' Wives association of the 366th infantry Friday p. m., March 8th, at McCree's tea room. Games were the feature of the p. m. Delightful refreshments were served. All thoroughly enjoyed the p. m. with their pleasing hostess. Lieutenant Austin Sims of Camp Dodge was united in marriage to Miss Netabelle McCorkle of Kings Mountain, N. C., last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson. Rev. Lieut. J. W. Bundrant performed the ceremony. They will be at home at 750 West Tenth street. We wish the happy couple happiness on the matrimonial sea of life. The Phyllis Wheatly club met at Younker Bros. on Wednesday p. m. and did Red Cross work, after which they went to McCreex tea room. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Gertrude Shackelford, 1072 Fourteenth street, Wednesday p. m., the 20th. Chaplain Newman, that eloquent and scholarly chaplain of the 366th infantry at Camp Dodge, will deliver the principal address Sunday, March 24th, at the Park Street Y. M. C. A. It will be an open meeting to both ladies and gentlemen. On next Sunday afternoon there will not be any meeting at all at 3 o'clock on account of the memorial planned by this city in honor of the death of Captain McHenry, formerly of this city. The services at Union Congregational church are well attended, especially by the soldiers and officers from Camp Dodge. Several officers from Camp Dodge have united with the church and the sermons are very fine, eloquent and instructive. Rev. H. E. King's influence and power is beginning to be felt and every department of the church is taking on new life. Sunday school at 12:10. C. E. at 6 o'clock p. m. Regular morning church at 11 a. m. and evening at 7:30 p. m. Everybody invited. Good music. The net proceeds realized from the entertainment of the Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. was $35.30. Ten dollars was forwarded to the soldiers and sailors' fund of the state; the amount asked of each local union to assist in equipping another ambulance for the Iowa W. C. T. U. to be sent to France. Twenty-five dollars was donated to the building fund of the St. Paul A. M. E church. The union will also celebrate their fourth anniversary at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 Fifth street, on Monday, March 18th, at 8 o'clock, at which time the officers and their wives will be guests of the evening. Charity League met Monday at the Protection Home and had avery interesting session. Atty. Rush delivered an excellent address on "Criminality Among the Race. Its Causes." The committee reported several destitute homes in the city. Committees were also appointed to investigate pool halls where young boys are allowed to enter and to visit the jails to look after our young girls who are arrested and placed therein. League will meet the second Monday in April at the Protection Home, 1065 Park street. The Mary Church Terrell club met Monday evening with Mrs. Audra Alexander. An interesting meeting was held. After business dainty refreshments were served. Club adjourned to meet next week with Marie L. Bell, at which time club will cele- brate its twelfth anniversary, also hold a shower in honor of the arrival of the club's latest member, in the person of Master Howard Redmon Kelso. The Triple "H" club will meet Tuesday, March 19th, with Miss Bernice McDowell, 909 Eighth street, at which time the club will take up the study mythology and Negro folk-lore. Mrs. E. W. Mann, wife of Lt. Mann, who was suddenly caled away to attend a sick brother, has returned. Lieut. L. E. Welker's family are in the city and are making their home with Mrs. G. Watkins on Mondamin street. Mrs. C. Sledge, wife of first class Private Sledge, B Co., 366th infantry, arrived in the city last week from Huntsville, Ala. Lieut. L. Gaines is leaving in a few days for Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to take language and while away his wife will visit at her home. Friends of Mrs. G. W. Winston, wife of Captain Winston, B company, 366th infantry, will be sorry to know that she is sick at her home, 909 W. Sixteenth street. It is our sincere wish that she will soon recover. Mrs. W. H. Clark, I. E. Moore and Miss L. Johnson were dinner and theater guests of Mrs. G. W. Winston on Monday, March 11th. Lt. E. W. Mann's mother is visiting in the city. Mrs. Guy Murry, wife of Corporal Murry, B Co., who has been ill with pneumonia, is better. Mesdames C. W. Beck and Payne, wives of 1st Sgt. Beck and Corporal Payne, B C.o., were dinner guests of Mrs. Sgt. G. R. Goosby at the company Thursday, March 7th. Lt. C. K. Howard, B Co. and J. A. Kennedy, M. R. C., are up and back at their posts for duty. Capt. 9be Simpson, M Co., recently transferred from Camp Funston, has made application to the W. D. for chaplaincy in the national army. Lt. Wm. Dinkens is doing splendid work as exchange O. in the 366th exchange, and after the war is over will be a real business man. Lt. Wm. Johnson, B Co., has at last weakened and is soon to be married. The bride's name will appear in next week's Bystander. Lts. Wm. H. Clark and Norman are again out, after a brief illness. I wonder if Dr. G. E. Moore and Lt. Pinkett are on speaking terms still? Lt. Procter said they weren't. Companies B and D played a rather exciting game of baseball and the score was 2-2. Game called on account of darkness. Capt. Abe Simpson, M Co., recently opened an indoor golf resort, Capt. Alonzo Heard acting in the capacity of caddy. Lt. Wm. T. Johnson departed Thursday, March 7th, for Ft. Sill, Okla., to attend the school of musketry for six weeks. Lt. E. C. Jones is still confined to his quarters, suffering with tonsillitis. Capt. G. A. Holland has returned to his company for duty, after several days' illness. Lt. C. C. Winbush, after having been at the base hospital for several weeks with a severe cold bordering on pneumonia, is out again. Lt. Benson was taken to the base hospital last Sunday quite sick. Lt. H. H. Proctor has returned from his leave of absence and reports a grand time while away. Lieut. Austin A. Simms and Miss Neta B. McCorkle from Kings Mountain, N. C., were married last Wednesday, March 6th. First Sgt. C. W. Beck, B Co., 366th infantry, is among those sick this week. Others sick at camp are too numerous to mention. Capt. Houston of the engineer corps stationed at Camp Sherman, O., is here visiting his wife. Corporal Thos. E. Harris, G Co., and wife spent several days last week in Marshalltown, Iowa, as guests of Mrs. W. E. Wolder. Private J. W. Sullivan, B Co., who has been on furlough for several days, will rejoin his company Friday, accompanied by his wife from Huntsville, Ala. If you've enjoyed reading the camp news this week, get on the line with your reporter next week and help swell the column. While visiting the camp these beautiful days the majority of you sure will enjoy something entirely new if you'll stroll down as far as the regimental praide ground about 5:45 p.m. and listen to the strains of our new and wonderful band, directed by Sgt. Grinnell, and view the guard mounting formation. A different company mounting each day. Lieut. Victor Long, who is still at the base sick, is improved. the base sick, improved Mrs. Wm. T. Johnson presided over a prettily appointed dinner Wednesday, March 13th, at her home on W. Eleventh street. The courtesy was complimentary to Mrs. Fred Johnson of St. Joseph, Mo. Those who enjoyed the hostess' hospitality were Mrs. P. Everett, Mrs. W. H. Clark, Mrs. E. W. Mann, Mrs. G. W. 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"It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things."—Samuel Johnson. It is wonderful for keeping a clear complexion. Yours truly, Chas. Wesley Myers. Atlanta, Ga. 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. Burrell, 1030 Fourth The above agents are prepared to take care of the scalp and hair of both races. 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." Mr. R. T. Jones received the sad news from Canada early Friday morning of the death of his son, Thomas J. Jones, who has made Calgary, Alta, his home for the past nine years. He departed this life Thursday evening, March 7, 1918. Mrs. Annie Malone is in Canada making arrangements for the burial. We haven't been informed whether he will be buried in Calgary or brought to the United States. We can gladly say that we are progressing nicely on our church work, which has just been recently started. We had with us last Sunday R. W. Eaves of Des Moines, who conducted the services throughout the entire day. After the evening sermon was finished one addition was added to the church. Bro. Henry Lewis, who has been on the sick list for several days, is better. Sister Evans is not much better. Sister Templeton is also on the sick list, but is somewhat better at this writing. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The Minneapolis Sunday Forum met at St. Peter's A. M. E. church Sunday, March 2nd. Attorney B. S. Smith and Scott, also Mrs. Cleavis, Mrs. Donavan, Charles S. Smith, O. A. Lawrence and Geo. Holbert gave three minute talks on different subjects, which were very interesting and enjoyed by all. A recitation of Shakespeare's was given by Rev. H. A. Smith. A short talk on new America by Mr. V. Pope. A very interesting talk on the work of the Red Cross being done by the colored ladies of Minneapolis by Mrs Odell Graham. Collection of $8.52 was taken up by four ladies in Red Cross uniform for the benefit of the Alpha surgical dressing station, which will be open for volunteer workers on March 18th at Sixth avenue N. and Lyndale. The following collections were taken at the different churches for the benefit of the Alpha surgical dressing station: St. Peter's A. M. E. church, $7.00; Zion Baptist church, $8.00; St. James M. E. church, $2.50; Bethesda Baptist church, $8.00; Minneapolis Sunday Forum, $8.52; which is to buy the necessary things for the station. A mock trial lawsuit will be given for hte boy scouts of America, O. A. Lawrence vs. Dr. J H Redd, March 20th, at Pilsbury's Settlement House. Proceeds will go toward buying the flag and banner for the troop, given by Mr. Martin Bsown. Mrs. R. B. Montgomery, the wife of the editor of the Christian Advocate, from Milwaukee, Wis., is visiting her husband and Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Stone of 2712 Grand avenue. Atty. B. S. Smith gave a wonderful talk, Sunday night at St. Peter's on the American Negro after the war. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Mr. Wm. Martin is visiting relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Bridges of Sioux Falls was a visitor at the Gresham home last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Fannie Jackson visited Iowa City on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Miller's mother. Mrs. E. C. Thomas was hostess at a dinner party on March 7th. The party was composed of Mrs. H. Horne of Ottumwa, Mrs. Anrerson of Pontiac, Ill., Mrs. J. B. Nelson, Mrs. Kate Nance and Mrs. Q. Boone. A very enjoyable time was had. The "Boosters," or Trustees' Aid will give a bazaar April 9 and 10 at Bethel A. M. E. church. Come; if you can't boost, don't knock. Mr March is much improved at this writing. The Court of Calanthe met on the regular meeting day, Tuesday afternoon. The G. W. C., Mrs. Eva Owens, of Des Moines was here to install the officers. The following officers were appointed: W. C., Mrs. Mabel Rob- PERRY, IOWA. "The Store With the Moving Heads The EMPORIUM Visit Our "Greater Bargain Subway" 720-722 Walnut St. New Spring Hats Specially Priced for FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 25 Hats Values to $7.50- 4.69 25 Hats Values to $8.95- 5.89 25 Hats Values to $10.00- 6.79 Special for SATURDAY 50 Hats, values to $7.50-Straw and Georgette combitations- $2.49 FRIDAY & SATURDAY BARGAINS IN OUR GREATER SUBWAY One lot of trimmed hats 99c Children hats at 69c And up One lot of shapes 78c inson; W. Inspx., Mrs. Maggie Gordon; W. inspector, Mrs. C. W. Carthon; W. R. of deeds, Miss Alberta Robinson; W. T., Mrs. Lizzie Washington; W. S. directress, Mrs. Sylvia Butler; W. R. of Acc., Mrs. Prudia Allen; W. R. of debts, Mrs. Amanda Richards. Mrs. Mabel Robinson was elected as delegate to the grand lodge, which convenes in Davenport. Miss Mabel Robinson was elected as alternate. The Independent Sewing Circle club met at the hmoe of Mrs. Delia Thomas on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Evans of Buxton and Mrs. Evans were in Albia on Saturday. A number are on the sick list with measles and mumps. Among the list are Miss Bernice Jones, Master Bennie and LeRoy Grayson. Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on Saturday delivering her toilet articles, also Miss Robinson of Hocking was in town. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas entertained Elder Ferribee and Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden at a three-course dinner on Tuesday. The afternoon was spent with a social time at 116 South Fifth street. Sunday was Missionary day at the A. M. E. church and a number rendered selections of mission work. Mrs. Mary Harris, president of the M. M. society, and Mrs. G. A. Davis entertained the ladies of the Missionary society and friends. (Special to the Bystander.) The Missionary society of Mt. Olive Baptist church held a social at the home of Mrs. Geo. Smith on York avenue Thursday evening. Mrs. Ada Offet entertained the Knitting club Friday afternoon. Since Rev. S. J. Williams has been pastor of the Second Baptist church we notice many needed improvements have been made. Mrs. Ralph Henry opened her doors to the Ladies' Aid on Saturday afternoon. William Lewis and Edward Harvey of Chicago visited with Mrs. Lillian and Lucy Burrell on Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Blanen has returned from Chicago, after a few days' visit with her daughter. We are glad to see Mr. J. S. Huskey in our city again. Mr. Crolus Mann visited with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins, last week. The sick in our city are Mrs. Loster, Bishop, Link and Sandford and Messrs. Lee Rodes, Ed. Kelley and Mr. Richards. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bell are rejoicing over a fine baby girl at their home. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. Mary Bank, an old resident of Joliet, passed on February 25th. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Emma Posey, and two brothers. The ladies of Brown's Chapel met Thursday and reorganized the M. M. club. Rev. Johnson, the new pastor, seems to be doing a splendid work here. 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