Iowa State Bystander
Friday, March 22, 1918
Des Moines, Iowa
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With The Colors
By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa
Son's Diary.
7 a. m. Nov. 28—A new day is before me. What it will bring I do not know. Nevertheless I thank God for it. God is to a man just what the man wants him to be. There have been times in life when I have been cold and indifferent toward religions, and God seemed some far off, bloodless creature; but now he is a part of my very self. Before going to bed each night and before getting out of bed each morning I offer a prayer to my and your God.
A soldier's strength, his obedience, his courage, his comradeship and his comfort in those lonely hours of camp life is God. The sooner a soldier finds his God, the better his life will be.
12:30 p. m.—The boys are congregating around the company office. The thanksgiving boxes are arriving. How joyous the boys are! The home spirit is rife in camp. Every one seems to have been remembered.
Nov. 24th.—It is Thanksgiving day, but it is a different day from those to which I have been accustomed. True, there is the feasting that has been characteristic of the day since the time of our Pilgrim fathers. The companies are vieing with each other in trying to make hte feast of the day as homeike as possible. The aroma of baked turkey, cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes, stewed corn, spice pumpkin pie and plum pudding fills the air.
The boys are now filled with good things to eat. In addition they have signed the pay roll. So they are all happy. And it is well that they are. They have so much to be thankful for, as so many boys their. own age are daily bleeding their lives away on the battlefields of Europe, to satiate the thirst of militarism.
A rain has set in and bids fair to maroon the camp unless it ceases ere long.
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XXIV No. 39
SERIES NO. 5.
OPEN FOR
To the Negro Vote
The following candidates have Moines Club, an organization of the FOR MAYOR—THE FOR COUNCILMEN—JOHN HARRY FRASE and JOHN W. J.
Since it is not an uncommon discuss the merits of various candidates of their choice is wholly within the bounds of pro-We hold that it is our duty our race to register in order that their right of franchise. We furthest when we must come out and show body politics whose votes must integrity is not to be questioned.
It is a gross mistake to wait voters' minds swayed from candidate politicians who have no principle from a selfish standpoint. During greet us at sunrise, they will grass us, they will dine with us, but at they will turn their backs upon us classed as children who must be who have not our interest at heart or shall we be classed as men who and vote according to the dictate stand apart as sticks to be select we bind ourselves together and re-bear upon us? What have we hading! As long as we allow our candidates we will be forever classed.
We sincerely appeal to our have endorsed. We cannot fall be above a common level, and if it w is subject to a greater rise. Since to rise, and if we rise we shall rise not prevail against us.
Dr. W. H Lowry, President.
Executive Committee—Mart J. mounds, A. A. Alexander, George Dr. J. A. Jefferson, Charles Evan Rev. S. S. Sullivan, James G. Brow
Go Early to
VOTE OUT
The following candidates have been endorsed by the Pan Des Moines Club, an organization of Negro voters, viz:
FOR MAYOR—TOM FAIRWEATHER.
FOR COUNCILMEN—JOHN W. BUDD, BEN WOOLGAR, HARRY FRASE and JOHN W. JENNEY.
Since it is not an uncommon occurrence for citizens to meet to discuss the merits of various candidates and endorse a candidate or a group of candidates of their choice, we feel that the action of this club is wholly within the bounds of propriety.
We hold that it is our duty to go out and encourage the men of our race to register in order that they may be empowered to exercise their right of franchise. We further believe that the time has arrived when we must come out and show the public that we are a part of the body politics whose votes must not be tampered with, and whose integrity is not to be questioned.
It is a gross mistake to wait until election day and then have our voters' minds swayed from candidate to candidate by a gang of petty politicians who have no principle in common, but are working wholly from a selfish standpoint. During the campaign season these men will greet us at sunrise, they will grasp our hands, they will converse with us, they will dine with us, but at setting of the sun upon election day they will turn their backs upon us and know us no more. Shall we be classed as children who must be led to the polls year by year by men who have not our interest at heart, and taught to vote their sentiment, or shall we be classed as men who read, who study, who weigh opinions and vote according to the dictates of their conscience? Shall we stand apart as sticks to be selected and broken one by one or shall we bind ourselves together and resist the forces that are brought to bear upon us? What have we had in common? Nothing, thrice nothing! As long as we allow our votes to be scattered among various candidates we will be forever classed as weaklings and doubtful voters.
We sincerely appeal to our voters to support the candidates we have endorsed. We cannot fall because we have never raised our body above a common level, and if it were possible for us to fall, every fall is subject to a greater rise. Since we cannot fall, let us make an effort to rise, and if we rise we shall rise as ONE, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against us.
Executive Committee—Mart J. Bradford, chairman; George Edmunds, A. A. Alexander, George W. Davis, G. W. Scott, Ben Hack, Dr. J. A. Jefferson, Charles Evans, G. H. Williams, A. J. Claybrook, Rev. S. S. Sullivan, James G. Browne, Rev. J. E. Roberts.
Hon. Joseph A. Dyer, one of the court, is a candidate for election which the governor recently appoint yer, an active political worker for dorsed by a large majority of the Port and merits it next Monday.
Hon. Joseph A. Dyer, one of the present judges of the municipal court, is a candidate for election to fill out the unexpired term for which the governor recently appointed him. Mr. Dyer is an able law. yer, an active political worker for the republican party and is endorsed by a large majority of the Polk county bar. He asks your support and merits it next Monday.
the Y. M. C. A. It is a God-send to a camp such as this is. It is only there that we ca nsiit by the fire and send a message of love home and to our friends. There we find a piano, and can listen to the latest operatic gems from a victrola and imagine ourselves under the spell of Caruso's tenor or Meba's soprano. The Y. M. C. A. also encourages sports of all kinds. There is a prize ring within the main tent of the "Y." Here, every evening, a number of the boys engage in pugilistic combat. The Y. M. C. A. equipment is not all that it should be. There are no stationary housing facilities. The activities of the organization are carried on under a large canvas tent about sixty by eighty feet. Around it are grouped five small tents 16 by 16 feet. At first sight one is reminded of the Barnum & Bailey circus. But appearances are sometimes deceptive.
Within there is nothing akin to a circus unless it is the prize ring. And I must confess that some of the performances that take place there would do justice to any circus arena. There is a serious religious aspect to the work of the association. Every evening before the hour of recreation there is an hour of prayer service. This is very beneficial to the boys, as it has a tendency to soften their sometimes too harsh nature. Taps are sounding and I must answer their call and turn in for the night. (Bon Soir.)
Mr. Burt Allen's little son is very ill with measles and infantile paralysis. The club of Hocking gave a play at their hall on Thursday evening and also had Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington and the little daughter of Mrs. Brown of Albia took part. Visitors from Albia say the play was fine. Mrs. Helen Downey of Ottumwa and daughter, Ethel Downey, were in Albia on Sunday evening, en route from Hocking, where she lectured to their club. Also Mr. Downey, her son, came up from Ottumwa on Sunday evening.
evening. Mrs. Oscar Roper and Miss Anna Robinson of Hocking were in Albia on Sunday evening. Miss Alberta Robinson is alternate
OPEN LETTER To the Negro Voters of Des Moines
Go Early to the Polls and VOTE OUR TICKET
VOTE FOR J. A. DYER.
DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1918.
THE PAN DES MOINES CLUB.
L. J. Shelton, Secretary.
Art J. Bradford, chairman; George Ed-
ge W. Davis, G. W. Scott, Ben Hack,
Evans, G. H. Williams, A. J. Claybrook,
Browne, Rev. J. E. Roberts.
To the Polls and
OUR TICKET
FOR J. A. DYER.
Of the present judges of the municipal
on to fill out the unexpired term for
pointed him. Mr. Dyer is an able law-
for the republican party and is en-
e Polk county bar. He asks your sup-
G.
Who is one of the regular nominees for councilman at the election next Monday. He is indeed a true friend of the colored race; in fact his sympathies and labors have been with the common people. He is a good business man and a regular church member. If elected he will add dignity and good business judgment to the council. He asks and merits your support.
as the delegate to Davenport to the Court of Calanthe.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler were Ottumwa visitors Sunday afternoon.
A number of strangers in Albia the past week.
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.
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.
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THOS. FAIRWEATHER FOR MAYOR.
Mr. Fairweather, who is a present member of the city council, is now a candidate for mayor and will be on the ticket Monday, and we know of no more worthy man to vote for than him. He has been true to our race and at all times merit their strongest support. He is a big-hearted, broad-minded business man and has made a success at his own business. He is loyal to the colored race, as he has been tested more than once and been found tried and true. He merits your support Monday.
M. B.
JOHN BUDD AS COUNCILMAN.
Mr. John Budd is a candidate for re-election for his second term. By his qualification and working knowledge of our city, there can be no better man selected, for he knows the needs of the city and is very efficient in securing those needs. He has always been a true friend of all classes, especially the colored people. You can make no mistake in supporting him Monday.
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Mrs. Annie E. Malone left Chicago on Tuesday, March 5th, and landed in Calgary and landed in Cagary, Alta, Saturday morning at 5:25 too late to see her brother alive.
Thomas J. Jones, formerly of this city, Des Moines, Iowa, was born in Dresden, Weekly county, Tennessee, June 18, 1872, and died in Calgary, Alta, March 7, 1918, and was buried from the chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, a son, a father, Mr. R. T. Jones, six sisters and two brothers and other relatives and a host of friends, both in Canada and the United States. He completed the barber trade at the age of 16 years of age and has been working at his trade most of his time. He was run-
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Came near the top man in the primary and had 2226 above the next man He also received of his neighbors in the 3rd of the 7th,362 votes, being more votes than received by any other candidate for any office in any precinct in the city.
ning a three.chair barber shop, where he had been in business for fifteen years, and Mrs. Malone said the Canadian people spared no pains in welcoming her. She was never treated any better in her life and the most ed any better in her life and the most Thomas was liked by the community.
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Washington Hagie says.
“Miss Burroughs Speaks Our Senti
ment.”
Jan, 31, 1918,
Rev, Billy Sunday,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The Washington Star of Wednesday
announced that you are arranging to
have “Jim Crow” night at your Tab-
ernacle.
You must be under the impression
that the colored people of this city
would like to hear: you. This is not
true. However, if it is your personal
desire to have them hear you and see
you, they might be willing to arrange
for # “performance” at one of their
own churches.
‘An announcement to the effect that
you want them to see you, all by your-
self, might bring out a fair sized
crowd, if the weather is favorable;
but, we cannot promise, even under
favorable weather conditions to have
any intelligent Negroes to see and
hear you, Those who might attend
would be just about as ignorant as
‘the Negroes of Atlanta who accommo.
dated you by alowing you to give
them a sample performance.
Atlanta, Georgia, has alarge num.
ber of well educated Negroes and the
state of Georgia has ahost of well-
prepared Negro preachers, among
them that “Prince of Georgia preach-
crs,” whose church John D, Rockefel-
ler attends regularly when he is in
Augusta.
Your statement of the fact that
Washington Negroes are_ intelligent
(they are the most intelligent large
group in the world) is true—too true
for them to do other than treat your
invitation with the contempt it de-
serves. We are sick and tired of “Jim
Crowism” and will not accept enother
dose of it in our country’s capital in
which democracy is preached.
Then, too, Negroes have heard so
much of the kind of preaching that
you do, with performances such as
you give, that they have long since
relegated that type of men and de-
‘manded the type of preachers whose
‘style and language approach the
/Bible type of preachers and therefore
‘not so full of slang and slush.
I speak for every sensible Negro in
Washington when I'say that they con-
sider your invitation te » “T= C-ow”
meeting an insult,
thought that they want vo ucar you
presumptuous “ego.”
We would suggest that you shut up
the Tabernacle on “Jim Crow Gospel”
night and accept the saving in fuel as
our contribution to the government in
its effort to conserve coal.
We are quite satisfied that the way
to Heaven is not via a “Jim Crow
Saw-Dust Trail.”
Intelligent Negroes have selected
the route that takes them by way of
the Cross.
Yours truly,
Nannie H. Burroughs.
The second sub-district will hold
their sub-district ‘Sunday school con.
vention in Oskaloosa on March 20,
1918. The superintendent of the sud-
district, Mrs. H. Owens, requests all
Sunday schools to be represented.
‘The superintendent will be assisted by
District Superintendent J. L. Ed-
wards and Presiding Elder Rev. J.
Ferribee. “What Influence Does Home
Amusements Have on Sunday School,”
by Ottumwa Sunday school. Music
furnished by Miss L. Downey. “How
Can Pastor, Parents, Teachers and Pu-
pils Assist in Forward Movements in
Sunday School.” Lecture on Bible,
Mrs, J. L. Edwards. Sunday school
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\JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR
‘FRIDAY, MARCH 22. 1918
Published every Friday by the By:
stander Publishing Company, Des
‘Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical
building, corner Seventh and Mul-
berry streets. Phone, alnut 699.
EDITORIALS
NEW UNDERTAKER HERE
Our city has been fortunate to se.
eure another Negro business enter.
prise, that of another undertaker, in
the person of Roy Bundy, formerly
of Keokuk, Mr. Bundy is a young
man and comes highly recommended.
‘He has opened a fine parlor at 600
W. Eighth street, where he solicits
your patronage.
CITY ELECTION.
On Monday the voters of Des
Moines, as well as the other Iowa
towns, will be called upon to elect the
new city officers that. will run our city
for at least two years. Therefore it
is indeed very important that we all
should go to the polls Monday and
vote for the best men for the offices.
First stop, vhink, look and reason out
for yourself, study the candidates and
see what they stand for. We should
iknow what each candidate stands for
and has he been successful in his own
business,
‘A WORD TO VOTERS.
The municipal election is drawing
near, and at this time, when the col-
ored voter is a good fellow to every
aspirant to its benefits, when as a
representative citizen of the fair
commonwealth of Iowa he deserves
fust recognition and when each man,
if elected. thereto, vows to give a
considerable portion of his time in
seeing this end accomplished, together
with many more fair promises, it is
well for the sensible Negro, who is
intelligent’ enough to look beneath the
surface, to consider carefully and im-
partially the attitude and works of
‘one who has been tried and who has
proyen true. Two years ago, when
Superintendent of Public Safety Ben
Woolgar, who seeks re-election at the
hands of the voters of Des Moines,
and who is unhesitatingly asking the
Support of the Negro, was campaign-
ing for the office he now holds, he
made no voluble promises to us, but
said it would be his policy to recog-
“nize merit, fitness and ability in the
Personnel of his department, and al-
though I have been in Des Moines for
thirty-five years, it is the first time
s0'many colored people have been em-
ployed in ‘a department of the city
government—streets excepted, of
course. Two years ago there were
two colored men among the employes
of the public safety department, one
under civil service, one a custodian;
today there are three under civil ser;
vice and an office filled by a member
of our race that had not previously
obtained among us, a colored police-
woman, while the custodian was re-
stined. To sensibe Negroes this
takes encouraging reading, for this
man stands squarely upon the same
ssues, but with a keener appreciation
f our worth and faithful perform-
nce of duty and hence is doubly in-
erested in sceing us obtain fair play.
legro voters of Des Moines, do not
st us continue to make up th horee
#ho are led like lambs to the slaugh-
pr, cajoled thereto by fair but false
romises, but as loyal, patriotic and
epresentative citizens, within our
ights and knowing our rights, de-
ind. a strict accounting from every.
andidate, and as an evidence of our
ppreciation of one who has consid.
red us, and who, if given the power,
rill further our interests, let every
legro voter of Des Moines rally to
ne forces of Councilman Woolgar on
farch 25 and help put him “over the
»p.”
John H. McClain,
CITY EMPLOYE SHOOTS WIFE;
CUTS THROAT,
‘Richard Erickson Enacts Double
‘Tragedy After Quarrel Leaves
© Nete But Does Not Explain.
Richard Erickson of 750 W. Tenth
street shot and killed his ‘wife and
then took his. own life following a
quarrel early Tuesday morning.
= Etickson fired four shots from a
“22 caliber revolver into his wife's
‘head. She was found dead in the
“bedroom of her home. Erickson's
body was found in the dining room,
hia ‘head nearly severad. from his
body by s razor which lay near by.
+ Police were called by roomers up-
stairs who had heard quarreling
some time previous. The murder and
suicide occurred just before the ar-
rivall'of the police.
Erickson left a telegram to be
sen. son in Chicago, which read:
“Come at once. Mother and father
+A nate addressed to the police and
oroner read: “‘Lock up lees =
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Police were unable to obtain any
explanation of what Erickson and
his wife were quarréling about.
Erickson had been employed by the
city as alaborer for ten years and had
borne a good reputation. %
He and his wife were about “50
years old,
BILLY SUNDAY AND HIS JIM
CROWISM.
OTTUMWA, IOWA.
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SIOUX CITY ITEMS—(Last Week). | poor spot
‘Miss Luella Matthews underwent ar
operation for appendicitis at the St
Joseph hospital Wednesday, March 6
Her friends wish her a speedy recov-
ery.
Mr. and Mrs, John Norris have
moved to 20104 West Pamer avenue.
Mrs. A. Webb departed Wednesday,
March 6th, for Hot Springs, Ark.
where she will spend several months
recuperating. We hope that Mrs,
Webb will be greatly benefited by her
trip.
Mrs. Mitchell of Sioux Falls, 8. D.,
and Miss Donovan of Yankton, S. D.,
were guests of honor at areception
which was given Thursday. evening,
March 7th, by Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Mack at their residence. A most de-
lightful_ time was énjoyed by all
present,
Mr. Jos. Dixon rendered a very
beautiful solo at the A. M. E. church
last Sunday evening. Those who
failed to hear him missed a treat.
Mrs. Betty Johnson is at the Hill-
side sanitarium receiving treatment
for rheumatism.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
To Grant Irwin, the person to whom
property is taxed:
You are hereby notified that on
the Ist day of December, 1913, the
following described real estate, situ-
ated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot
95 Lakeside, an addition now included
in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was
sold for the then delinquent and un.
paid tax for the year 1912 to the un.
dersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the
undersigned is still the owner and
holder of the certificate of purchase
issued in pursuance of the above men-
tioned sale, and that the right of re-
demption will expire and a deed for
said real estate will be made unless
redemption from said sale is made
within ninety days from the complet-
ed service hereof.
Dated this 20th day of’March, 1918.
Rt Cyrus B. Hillis.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
| To Jno. J. Stream, the person to whom
property is taxed:
You are hereby notified that on the
7th day of December, 1914, the follow-
ing described real estate, situated in
| Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 45
| Hartley’s addition, now included in the
city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for
the then delinquent and unpaid tax
for the year 1913 to the undersigned,
Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned
is still the owner and holder of the
ortifieate of purchase issued in pur-
suance of the above mentioned sale,
and that the right of redemption will
expire and a deed for said sale is
made within ninety days from the
completed service hereof.
Dated this 20th day of March, 1918.
Cyrus B. Hillis.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
To Farmers Trust & Savings Bank:
You are hereby notified that on the
7th day of December, 1914, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk county, Iowa, towit: — Lot
forty (40) in block sixteen (16) in
York’s Choice, an addition to. and now
included in and forming a part of the
city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold
for the then delinquent and unpaid
tax for the‘year 1913, to the under-
signed, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the un-
dersigned is still the owner and hold-
er of the certificate of purchase issued
in pursuance of the above mentioned
sale and that the right of redemption
will expire and adeed for said premis-
es will be made unless redemption
from such sale is made within ninety
days from the completed service here.
of.
Dated this 18th day of March, A.
D. 1918.
Cyrus B. Hillis,
Owner of Certificate. |
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.
(Special to Bystander.)
Mrs: Mitchell, Miss Donegan and
Mrs. Mack were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Norris at dinner Thurs-
day, Ne
Mrs, Mack entertained Thursday
evening in honor of Mrs, Mitchell and
Miss Donegan, twenty-eight’ guests
being present. Cards and dancing
were the chief features of the even-
ing, after which refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Donegan
left. our city Friday morning for
Yankton, S. D., where sic will spend a
few days with Mrs. Stokes and her
place of business before going home.
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Crocheting ,knitting and sewing
every Thursday p. m. at the Protec-
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‘Wanted To Rent—Four or five room
house, Will consider two or three un-
furnished rooms in private family.
Walnut 1227.
Wanted—A first class barber to
take charge of shop in hotel. The
right person is guaranteed a good sal-
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FOR RENT—Five room cottage,
gas, cistern -and well, fine chicken
house, $12.50 per month. Call Drake
4076 W.
Wanted—A live deputy to repre-
seat us through Iowa and Minois. It
you can spare a few hours each day in
your city, please write C, M. Johnson,
‘supreem grand organizer, for instruc-
tions, Holton, Kans.
Mrs. Al. Moss, S. E. Sixth street,
has been sick this month, but is bet-
ter now.
Mr. and Mrs, Walter Madison of
Ames, Iowa, visited in the city Sun.
day. 5
Miss Ruth Shaw of Colfas wa: the
weekend guest of her siter, Miss
Hazel Shaw.
‘Mrs. Wade H. McCree, wh» wr;
sick last’ week, is able ty be up a d
at her duties again.
‘The Triple H club will meet Tses-
day, March 26th, with Mrs. Mann, 930
Fourteenth Street Place.
The Phyllis Wheatley club met
with Mrs. Shackelford on Wednesday.
Mrs. S. Joe Brown was present and
made a fine talk on various subjects.
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Mr. Geo. Kurtley, who has been
very sick at his home on East Maple
street, is resting a little better at this
writing.
‘We received word that Wm. Mash
of Spokane, Washington, who former-
ly lived’ here, has been very sick with
pneumonia, but alittle better As
soon as he can stand it he will have to
be operated on.
Sunday being Ladies’ Day at the
Army Y., the Knights of Pythias will
have charge of the program. Rev. H.
&, King will deliver the annual ad-
“dress. Program will beg* at 2:30.
Especially for the soldiers.
‘The Intellectual Improvement club
met with Mes. S. Joe Brown last Fri-
day afternoon. The study period was
devoted to home economics outline.
‘The next week’s meeting will be
with Mrs. Mary Winslow on Fourth
street next Wednesday,
Mr. W. M. Knox, formerly of Mar-
riette, Canada, has moved his family
ta this city to make their permanent
home. Mr. Knox is a brother of Mr,
E. K. Knox of this city.
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‘The City Federation of Colored
Wonten’s' Clubs will meet with Mrs.
}lizabeth Field on Friday, April 5,
1918. <All federated clubs are urged
to send representatives.
The Home Makers League met
Tuesday, March 19th, at the home of
Mrs. Adam Dixon. The following offi-
cers were elected for next six months,
Mrs. Manning, president; Mrs. Lizzie
Thomas, vice president; Mrs. Jonnie
Shaw and Mrs. Amos were elected to
secretaryship; Mrs, Fannie Humbard,
treasurer. Adjourned to meet in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. Fannie
Humbard on Chester avenue.
The Officers’ Wives association held
their regulr business meeting at the
Park Street Army Y. M. C. A. Friday,
‘March 15th. A most welcome visitor
‘Was Mrs, Aldrich, wife! of Adj. Ald-
rich of the 866th infantry. After the
Tegular ‘business. of the club Mrs.
Aldrich gave a short heart to heart
talk, which was highly appreciated by
all: Her remarks were full of en-
¢ouragement for the further progress
of the club at its work.
The Helping Hand club of Asbury
WE. church met at the home of Mrs.
‘Jesse Estelle on ‘Tuesday, March 19th.
‘After the business part of the meet-
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| ing a most social time was enjoyed.
The club adjourned to meet at, the
home of Miss Idah Greene, 1187%
Seventh street, Tuesday, March 26th.
All members and friends are perfectly
welcome. The evening will be spent
in knitting and sewing.
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Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Rev. H. A.
Perry addressed the 31st annual in-
terdenominational missionary conven-
tion of the city at their session at
the Y W. C. A. auditorium last Tues.
day afternoon and Mrs, Dalza Ham.
mitt rendered’ a vocal selection, each
of whom received many compliments
from the delegates to the convention,
all of whom were of the Caucasian
Tace.
Rev. Geo. W. Robinson left Tuesday
‘morning for Davenport, Chicago and
Evanston. He will return in full time
to fill Corinthian pulpit Sunday morn-
ing and evening. He will speak in
the morning from the subject “The
Abiding Comfort in the Home Life.”
In the evening he will speak on the
“Triumphant Entry.”
The Lightfoot club will enteriain
the grand officers K, of P. and the
grand court officers O. 0. C. as guests
of honor at their first annual banquet
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W.
Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place, Wed-
nesday, March 27th, at 8:00 p. m. All
Knights of Pythias are invited to at-
tend in honor of their grand officers.
Mrs. W. Hieronymous entertained
several couples Sunday afternoon at a
luncheon in honor of her husband’s
40th birthday. Afternoon was spent
in music and general converse. Fine
time reported. Qut of town guest was
Lieut. Humphrey of Marshalltown,
who is now in training at Camp
Dodge.
W. C. T. U. ENTERTAINS.
The ladies of the Eliza E, Peterson
Women's Christian Temperance
Union celebrated their fourth anni-
versary with a reception in honor of
the officers and wives of the 366th in-
fantry last Monday evening at the
residence of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe
Brown in this city, where the union
was organized just four years ago.
After brief addresses in honor of the
occasion a dainty repast was served
by a committee in charge of Mes-
dames L. A. Avery and Robt. Miles.
CHURCH NOTICE.
Rev. W. H. Wheeler, district super.
intendent of the Kansas City district
will hold his fourth quarterly meeting
at Asbury Chapel M. E. church Sun-
day, March 24th.
‘There will be three services during
the day. Rev. Wheeler will preach at
all the services. ROSAS
You should not miss these services
as this will be your last opportunity
to hear the district superintendent,
who closes his’ term of office this year.
The friends and members of the
other churches are invited to worship
with us at the 3 o’clock service.
The Mary Church Terrell club met
‘Monday evening with Miss Marie I.
Bell, at which time. the club celebrated
its twelfth anniversary by a special
program. Master Howard Redmon
Kelso received many presents at the
shower, which was held in connection
with the anniversary. Visitors pres-
ent were Mrs. Joburness Kelso, hon-
orary member; Mrs. Geo. Redmon,
Mrs. E. W. Mann and Mrs. Saunders.
Adjourned to meet next week with
Mrs. V. L. Jones, 700 Grand View
POORER IS
The ministers of the city will give
the following program April 9th at
St. Paul A. M. E. church in honor of
the sixth year’s pastorate of Rev. W.
L. Lee of the Asbury M, E. church.
Program: Song, Maple Street Bap-
tist choir; scripture reading, Edward
Ross; invocation, Rev. H. E. King;
song, St. Paul choir; welcome address,
Rev. S. L. Birt; song, Asbury M. E.
choir; sermon, Rev. G. W. Robnison;
song, Corinthian choir; offering, Revs,
Hodge and Perry; twenty minutes for
expressions from the pastors of the
city. Master of ceremonies, Rev. S.
Bates.
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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.
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Cornithian Baptist Cherch
Fifteenth and Linden Sts.
G. W. Robinson, Pastor.
11 a. m.—Preaching.
1 p. m—Sunday school.
6:30 p. m—B. ¥. P. U.
& p. m—Bvening worship and
preaching.
Union Congregational Church.
‘Tenth and Park Sts.
Rev. H. E. King, pastor.
11 a, m—Morning worship.
42:15 p. m—Sunday school.
Christian Endeavor at 6:15 P, ™.
THE BYSTANDER
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Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. | seeeee
Evening services at 7:80 p. m.
aallis-week prayer. meeting, Wednes-
ay.
Everybody invitdd at all of these
services. :
St. Pan's A. M. E. Church
‘Second and’ Center
Rev. S. L. Birt, D, D., Pastor.
10:45 a. m—Preaching. \
12:80 p. m.—Class meeting. YC
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.
6p. m—B, ¥. P. U.
8 p. m.—Preaching.
First A. M. E. Zion Chureh,
Rev. E. 8. Hardge, Pastor.
bil S.E. Fourth St.
11:30 a. m.—Preaching. y
1:00 p. m.—Sunday school.
6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society.
'S oan. Birceahiany
Asbury M. E. Chureh
727 Eleventh St.
Rev, W. L. Lee, Pastor.
10 a, m.—Sunday school.
11 a, m—Preaching.
12 m.—Class meeting.
6:80 p. m.—Epworth League.
7:30 p. m.—Preaching.
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Sixteenth and Filmore Sts.
Rev, H. A. Perry, Pastor,
11 a. m.—Morning service.
12:80 p. m.—Class. meeting.
1:00 p. m—Sunday school.
6:30 p. m.—Christian. Endeavor.
7:30 p. m.—Evening worship.
CAMP DODGE NOTES
Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter.
Phone Drake 1650 J.
First Cook Leonard Steward, who
has been enjoying a two weeks’ fur-
lough, is again with his company for
duty.
Lieut. C. B, Dowdell, D. R. C., has
returned from his leave of absence
and brings with him a new method for
his whist adversaries.
Lieut. C. W. Allen is an authority
on first class barbering. Ask him
where he got the hair cut.
Mrs. 8. E. Moore, Wm. T. Johnson
and Miss L. Johnson enjoyed several
games of whist at the home of Mrs.
G. W. Winston on Monday p, m,,
March 18th.
Mrs. C. W. Allen was the guest of
Mrs, M. T. Johnson at the Berchel
theater on Monday p. m., March 18.
Company 3, 366th, regrets _very
much the loss of Sgt. J. W. Byrd, re-
cently transferred to the Ord. Corp.
N, A.
| Mrs. D. Jones, wife of Capt. D.
| Jones, who has been quite ill for the
past week, has recovered.
Mrs. Blackburn enteratined at her
home, 817 W. Twelfth street, Satur-
day, March 16th, with a luncheon.
Mrs. C. W. Allen was the honored
guest. ‘
Lt. A. B. Madison left last Friday
for Fort Sill, Okla., to attend the
school of musketry,
Lieuts. Benson and Long, who have
been confined to the base hospital, are
out,
Mrs, T. J. Henry, wife of Lt. T. J.
Henry, who was on the sick list last
week, is better.
Capt. G. W. Winston, B Co., is
slightly indisposed this week. Could
not make the hike Wednesday, the
20th, that all the other boys enjoyed.
Special Notice:
The K. of P.’s will hold their an.
nual thanksgiving service Sunday,
March 24th, at the Union Congrega-
tional church, at 2:30 p. m. All of-
ficers, their families and enlisted men
cordially invited.
Mrs. J. A, Coltrane, wife of Lieut.
J. A. Coltrane, will leave the last of
the month for her home in Spokane,
Wash.
Lt. J. W. Mitchell of the machine
gun company, who was in marked
quarters last week, has resumed his
duties.
We are sorry to know that an in-
valuable man like Sgt, H. McCarty, B
Co:, has. disqualified for oversea ser-
vice
Lieut. and Mrs. Norman and Mrs.
Mann played several _ interesting
games of whist at the home of Mrs.
G. W. Winton on Saturday evening.
Game called on account of rain.
Companies D and F played an.excit-
ing game of baseball Monday, March
18th. Score, 11-8. in favor of D Co.
A regular walk-away.
Capts. Byrd M. Hart and Alonzo
Heard . are progressing nicely with
their indogr golf. Next week they
will be outside if the weather contin-
ues permissible,
Lieut. E, C. Jones, D. R. C., is up
again, after several days’ illness. He
expects his wife in the near future.
Miss Vesta Walker arrived in the
city Friday to spend the week-end in
the home of her parents, Mr, and
Mrs. John Shores. Miss Walker is a
student at Ames college. She re.
turned to Ames on Sunday evening,
aceompanied by Dr. Richardson;
graduate of the college, who was a
guest Snday at the Shores residence.
‘Mrs John Norris, who has been very
il, is reported improving.
‘Class No. 2 of the Malone A, M. E.
Union Baptist Church
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places of those who have Joined the colors, has required constantly increasing amounts
those telephone workers who are remaining ef additional telephone equipment and
at home must shoulder the load, service.
The thousands of skilled telephone work- There Is also an astonishing demand for
‘rs who have gone Inte the army cannot be telephone equipment for the training camps
readily replaced. here and for the armies In Europe, and'the
cost of telephone equipment and materials
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church will give a social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. R. L. Knight on Thurs-
day evening, March 21, to help raise
funds for the May rally.
‘The Mt. Zion Baptist church is hav-
ing a reviva and have had quite a
number of converts.
‘The entertainment given by the
Progressive cub at the residence of
Mr; and Mrs. Horace Green was quite
a success, over $11.00 being raised.
‘The Ladies’ Aid will meet this week
at the parsonage, entertained by Mrs.
E. R, Edwards.
The Progressive club will meet this
week with Mrs. Phalbia Boyd.
Mr, Perey Louneer, a private at
amp Dodge, received an honorable
discharge and has returned home.
The Willing Workers club gave a
concert March 14th at the Miners’
hall and a lovely program was. ren-
dered by the members. Mr. Roy
Burns composed and directed a play.
Title, “The Wages of Sin Are Death,”
and the play was very successful. The
president of the Iowa Federation was
an out of town guest of the Willing
Workers club, Out of town guest
was Miss Lue Edmonds.
We are sorry to hear that Mr. Os-
car Roper ison the sick list, also Mra.
Cora Edmonds.
Mrs. Thomas Lowery and Mrs,
'Emory Burns are going to, Missouri
/fo spend Easter.
Mrs. P. J, Tayor is leaving town to
/apend Easter with relatives.
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