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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blug Hist alic Rooi TH 39 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. 9 p. m.—I have just returned from Election Monday Hon. Jose court, is a ca which the gov yer, an activ dorsed by a la port and meri YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A BETTER FRIEND IN OFFICE THAN SAM ZION VOTE FOR HIM Vote for E. A. ELLIOTT Boost Pay and read The Bystander 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. Where We Are. The EMPORIUM 720-722 Walnut Street An Unusual Display of Easter Hats The kind that will appeal to the well-dressed woman. An enormous stock of creations in pokes, sailors, mushrooms and models of exquisite designs, at prices that are within the reach of all. 5.95 6.95 7.95 Special for Saturday only— 50 trimmed Spring hats, values up to $7.50, at— 4.85 TRIMMED HATS Special for Saturday only— 100 trimmed Spring Hats, values up to $4.95, at— IN OUR SUBWAY Special for Hats for both young and old. Values up to $2.95, at— Saturday 89¢ 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. Women often becomed 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. Women's Footwear Women's White Canvas Shoes for Easter wear at- —lace style with hand turned soles, cloth covered military or Cuban heels; shown in all sizes. White will be popular for Spring and Summer wear. Women's Tan Shoes at $6 —in dark tan with military heels and narrow toes, neatly tipped; lace style; English models; good weight soles; all sizes. Misses' and Women's Lace Oxfords—low military heels; with fancy or plain tips all sizes; in black $4.50; brown calf at $5.00. —In the Basement. —in dark tan with military heels and narrow toes, neatly tipped; lace style; English models; good weight soles; all sizes. Misses' and Women's Lace Oxfords—low military heels; with fancy or plain tips all sizes; in black $4.50; brown calf at $5.00. In the Basement JOHN H. HARRIS 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- ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents T. L. Sellers 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. The Bystander needs your subscription. Why not subscribe now. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges In 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Each capsule bears the name OF MIDY Bare of counterfeit. Sold by all drug stores. 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 A a ee THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO. , PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA ce re \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 = ee tne’, Key $0. door in parte pocket. Give to: non on his ab ae LF a | | fo . | oo | : a oe a —e oe SS | _ ae bis ee a - 8 |. | <. s a pte ose oe oo os oe a ag “= oo . 7 oo. og : a Sy 7 a oy 2 ss oe — — cae — a o a o a ie b Vote for J. J. CONROY . For. Councilman aetoal tf Laieinin ee eke | No Light on Quarrel. 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. (Special to Bystander) ve ¥ THE BYSTANDER. ——— work in general, Rev. J. Ferribee. Fe Program local Sunday school. Nearly Pe ear aan aw, as eczem 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. | Nearly all diseases of the skin, such as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and bar- bers’ itch, are characterized by an in- tense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and dis- turbs 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. Subscribe for The Bystander. D.,| Mrs. Harry Mitchell of Sioux Falls, ion |S, D., and Miss Blanche Donegan of ng, | Yankton, S. D., were the guests of im. | Mrs. Wm. Mack last week. Mrs. de- | Mitchell has a large hair dressing es- all | tablishment in Siuox Falls and Yank- ton and is planning in the near future sry | to open one in our city. Bp hea se ho - ’ nt Madam M. Brook’s This mag as and dandr Jatest on t mt wonderful | on and does n he ie the sealp. I jot ec < a ot ening irons as Madam M. Brooks ing for str 2 Marie Halr Grower, n. Des Moines, Towa. i every tor he nd Madam M. Brooks a 1623 Seat | posioeeeccaiecieameaeesaeaenraees ‘or | —_———___—______. 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 sealp. It ean be used without straight- “ening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glos- Modem M. Brooks ing for straightening, 35. Agents wanted Maric Hair Grower’ in every town in the US. Write to Madam M. Brooks Des Moines, Iowa 1623 Searle Street, - ae ioe Bee be. i | Fe ? or cc - = co el ee ie fe _ For Municipal Judge To succeed himself for Unexpired Term Monday, March 25 da ~ i ; » le » “eos \ & rast \ f as fi el Beciea es a i ; ie aia i } The above cut is that of Harry or Frase, who is a member of the city] suy council and'is_a candidate for his sec-| jes ‘ond term, subject to election Monday, | ou: Mr. Frase stands upon his \past rec-| 5, For Diseases of the Skin. 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. 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Wanted—A live deputy to represent us through Iowa and Illinois. If you can spare a few hours each day in your city, please write C. M. Johnson, supreme grand organizer, for instructions, Holton, Kans. Mrs. Al. Moss, S. E. Sixth street, has been sick this month, but is better now. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madison of Ames, Iowa, visited in the city Sunday. Miss Ruth Shaw of Colfax was the week-end guest of her sister, Miss Hazel Shaw. Mrs. Wade H. McCree, wh) wr) sick last week, is able t) be up a d at her duties again. The Triple H club will meet Tuesday, 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. 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 formerly lived here, has been very sick with pneumonia, but a little 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. E. King will deliver the annual address. Program will beg" at 2:30. Especially for the soldiers. The Intellectual Improvement club met with Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Friday 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 Marriette, Canada, has moved his family to this city to make their permanent home. Mr. Knox is a brother of Mr. E. K. Knox of this city. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will meet with Mrs. Elizabeth 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 officers 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 regular business meeting at the Park Street Army Y. M. C. A. Friday, March 15th. A most welcome visitor was Mrs. Aldrich, wife of Adj. Aldrich of the 366th infantry. After the regular business of the club Mrs. Aldrich gave a short heart to heart talk, which was highly appreciated by all. Her remarks were full of encouragement for the further progress of the club at its work. The Helping Hand club of Asbury M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Jesse Estelle on Tuesday, March 19th. After the business part of the meet- E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. W SMITH, Prop. 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. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Rev. H. A. Perry addressed the 31st annual interdenominational missionary convention of the city at their session at the Y W. C. A. auditorium last Tuesday afternoon and Mrs. Dalza Hammitt rendered a vocal selection, each of whom received many compliments from the delegates to the convention, all of whom were of the Caucasian race. Rev. Geo. W. Robinson left Tuesday morning for Davenport, Chicago and Evanston. He will return in full time to fill Corinthian pulpit Sunday morning 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 entertain the grand officers K. of P. and the grand court officers O. O. C. as guests of honor at their first annual banquet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place, Wednesday, March 27th, at 8:00 p. m. All Knights of Pythias are invited to attend 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. Out 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 anniversary with a reception in honor of the officers and wives of the 366th infantry 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 Mesdames L. A. Avery and Robt. Miles. CHURCH NOTICE. Rev. W. H. Wheeler, district superintendent of the Kansas City district, will hold his fourth quarterly meeting at Asbury Chapel M. E. church Sunday, March 24th. There will be three services during the day. Rev. Wheeler will preach at all the services. 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 present were Mrs. Joburness Kelso, honorary member; Mrs. Geo. Redmon, Mrs. E. W. Mann and Mrs. Saunders. Adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. V. L. Jones, 700 Grand View avenue. 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 Baptist 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. A Pleasant Physic. 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. CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPSTIST 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. 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. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. THE BYSTANDER Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. Second and Third 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. Absbury M. E. Church 777 Eleventh St. Rev. W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. CAMP DODGE NOTES Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter. Phone Drake 1650 J. First Cook Leonard Steward, who has been enjoying a two weeks' furlough, 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. S. 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 B, 366th, regrets very much the loss of Sgt. J. W. Byrd, recently 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, Saturday, March 16th, with a luncheon. Mrs. C. W. Allen was the honored guest. Lt. A. B. Madison left last Friday for Fort Stil, 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. The K. of P.'s will hold their annual thanksgiving service Sunday, March 24th, at the Union Congregational church, at 2:30 p. m. All officers, 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 invaluable man like Sgt. H. McCarty, B Co., has disqualified for oversea service 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 exciting 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 indoor golf. Next week they will be outside if the weather continues 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 returned to Ames on Sunday evening, accompanied by Dr. Richardson, a graduate of the college, who was a guest Snday at the Shores residence. Mr. John Normie, who has been wary Mrs John Norris, who has been very ill, is reported improving. Class No. 2 of the Malone A. M. E. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. YOUR EAST 1 --- Telephone Are In spite of increased num so many of c of labor and In spite of public for tel church will give a social at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Knight on Thursday evening, March 21, to help raise funds for the May rally. The Mt. Zion Baptist church is having 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. Percy Louneer, a private at Camp 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 rendered by the members. 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