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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Hist x Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 49 FROM THE FIELD. Des Moines, Ia., May 22, 1918. Dear Editor: Please allow space for a brief report of my travels through Illinois. I left Des Moines April 13. My first stop was at Monmouth, where our Western Convention will convene in July. Here I was met by Rev. Lindell, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. I was met and conveyed to the home of the pastor in a taxi. The pastor and his people are doing a splendid work, making ready to entertain the convention. The church is being aroused, spiritually, and seems proud of the pastor. I spent three very pleasant days in the pastor's home, enjoyed the kindest hospitality of him and his pleasant wife, one of Iowa's noble daughters. Their little son, John M., is the pride of that home. In this city are some very, very high characters. Not only the city, but some of the best representatives of the church life in the country. My next stop was Galesburg, with Rev. W. B. M. Scott, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. Here Rev. Scott has had the struggle of his life, but being a master of the situation, trusting in Him, the ruler of heaven and earth, he has by the help of a few faithful workers and the assistance of the white pastors and their congregations, erected a beautiful church which is a credit to the denomination, race and community. It seems from what I could learn that some of the greatest hindrances in his efforts to build this temple for God, was a portion of the church. I delivered two lectures here, though not many present. My next stop was Joliet. There I found Revs. S. J. Williams, president of the General State Convention, and J. M. Mason, treasurer of the same convention. Rev. Williams assigned me to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hockaday, where I spent a very pleasant stay. Rev. Mason was in a revival being conducted by Rev. Wm. Brasco. The meeting was full of spiritual enthusiasm. The outlook pointed to a great ingathering of souls. Rev. S. J. Williams has, since taking charge of the Second Baptist Church two years ago, put much life into it. The different departments are busy. The B. Y. P. U. seemed to be the weakest department of the church. Mt. Olive was in a series of meetings, yet the two pastors arranged a joint meeting on Sunday afternoon. This was a sign of unity between the two churches. When churches show signs of unity, you may know that that spirit exists between and among pastors. Both churches and their mission circles promised to represent in the convention in Monmouth. I also visited the churches at Lockport and Braidwood, and enjoyed the interest shown by those present. They, too, agreed to meet us in Monmouth in July. Leaving these points, I soon found myself in the "Windy City," Chicago. Here I spent two weeks, visited several churches. Olivet, one of the Western Convention's main posts, while quite busy, the pastor, Dr. L. K. Williams, gave me a few minutes before beginning his sermon to speak of the work, and a contribution taken at the con- Dressmaking at the Beauty Shop by Miss B. Mason, 920 Center St. Mrs. E. J. MIXON Madame Walker's Hair Grower A Scientific and Sanitary treatment of the Scalp and Hair. MANIOURING AND FACIAL MASSAGE Phone Walnut 6976 Residence 840 W. 13th St. Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Roy E. Handy J W. Bland Handy and Bland clusion of the sermon. This is the third time I have visited this city in the interest of the Western Convention, but was never given an opportunity to get before the churches until now. Two or three churches always responded to the call. I feel like congratulating myself on being received with such welcome in this city at this time. I am more encouraged than ever and feel there is going to be an awakening among Baptists. I had the pleasure of appearing before the Ministerial Conferences and spoke of the great work to be done in this western section, and urged the pastors to join in this Macedonian cry, "Come over and help us." I met the Bethlehem District Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention and represented our convention work. The convention is very young, just held 1st second annual session. This convention contributed to our work. I visited Gary, Ind. Here I found Rev. H. E. Hawkins, pastor of the First Baptist Church, very busy. He and his church have erected a beautiful brick structure in which to worship God. Yet, with all of this work on hand, he opened his door to our work. Rev. Hawkins needs to be commended for the work he has done in this magic city. To my surprise, though agreeable one, I met Dr. J. H. Garnett, ex-president of Western College. I found him busy as usual, not leaving a stone unturned to succeed. He has erected a very beautiful three story modern home, with sixteen rooms. This home is on one of the popular streets of the city of Gary. He is in the real estate business, also has been appointed by the city authority as "Welfare Juvenile Officer," at a salary of $125.00 per month. Dr. Garnett gave $2.00 to the Western work. He is still a Baptist! Mrs. Garnett is president of the Ladies' Art Club. Miss Ida, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Garnett, is teaching in the city schools of Gary. Will give further report next week. C. W. Rodgers, Field Secretary. 1331 McCormick St., Des Moines, Ia. (DEAN) W. F. BARR FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT. Our good Professor W. F. Barr has announced his name as a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He is a graduation of rural school Indiana; teacher of rural school four years; total public school experience, seventeen years. In charge of training and placing teachers Drake University since 1905. Member summer school faculty, University of Chicago, 1914. Graduate of normal school and college. Student of special subjects Harvard, University of New York and University of Chicago. Degrees Ped. B., Ph. B. and A. M. Certificates, Indiana State Professional, Iowa State Life Diploma. This is the highest grade of certificate that the state of Iowa has ever granted. FOR AMERICA TO THE END. The products of American schools should be upright, loyal, efficient, American citizens. He solicits your vote. A WORD ABOUT OUR CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUDGES. Our District Judges are nominated on a non-partisan ticket, and twice the number to be elected are nominated at the primaries, but at the fall election the five highest on this ticket will be elected. H. H. GRIFFITHS. The above cut is a true likeness of Attorney Henry H. Griffiths, who is a non-partisan candidate for Judge of the District Court. Mr. Griffith is one of our young self-made men, a good lawyer, and was one of the first white men who were broad enough to become a member of the local branch of the As- J. JAMES B. WEAVER. James B. Weaver, who is a candidate for Representative for his second term, is one of our ablest attorneys and one of the most distinguished citizens of the state of Iowa, being the son of the late General James B. Weaver, who was prominently known throughout Iowa. sociation for the Advancement of Colored People. There are five to be elected; give him one of your votes. UTTERBACK FOR JUDGE. Hon. Judge Hubert Utterback, one of the present Judges of our District Court, is a candidate for re-nomination. He has made a good judge, giving justice to all, an ideal citizen interested in every movement for good. DE GRAFF FOR JUDGE. The name of Judge Lawrence De-Graff, one of our present Judges of the District Court, will be a candidate for re-nomination and election. Judge De-Graff is one of our able judges, well liked by all. He is a fair minded man of high ideals and we commend him to the voters of Polk county. MULVANEY FOR JUDGE. Atty. John T. Mulvaney, one of our successful practicing attorneys, is a candidate for District Judge. He has practiced law for the past 22 years and by his ripe age and experience would no doubt make an ideal judge. He is in touch with the common masses and can sympathize with them. He is a true and tried friend of the colored race and solicits your vote. STEWART FOR SUPERVISOR. Our well known citizen, John M. Stewart, the present Supervisor from (Lee Township) East Des Moines, is a candidate for re-election for his second term. He is an advocate of union labor, a good friend of the colored people. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. (Last Week.) The people of Marshalltown have organized an M. E. church and will be called the Monon Memorial Chapel, in memory of Eber Monon, its founder. The pastor in charge is Rev. Dudley Smith of Kansas City. The church is doing fine already, having an enrollment of forty members. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society held an ice cream social at the home of Miss Flora Morrow and was quite a success financially and socially. Victrola selections furnished entertainment for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simms and daughter motored from Toledo and spent Sun- Mr. Weaver is a fine orator, splendid Christian citizen and a true friend of the common people. He surely represents the high ideals of true democracy. Every colored citizen in Polk county should deem it a pleasure to work and vote for him at the coming primaries June 3rd. day with Mrs. Simms' parents. The Dunbar Progressive Club met at the home of Miss Jessie Walker Thursday the 2nd. A delightful program was given. Delegates elected for the convention were Mrs. Grace Humprey, with Mrs. Gertrude Raglin alternate. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Grace Humphrey. Mr. Albert Green of Toledo spent Sunday in the city at the home of his cousin, Mr. Carl Brown. Mr. and Mrs. N. Raglin are erecting a beautiful bungalow in Melrose Park. We wish more young people would do as well. Mr. Will Bannon, who has been quite ill, is very much improved and is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jackson, entertained Rev. D. Smith at supper Thursday the 9th. One of the social events of the early season was the reception given by Mrs. Grace Humphrey, in honor of the ladies of the Dunbar Progressive Club, Thursday the 9th. About fifty attended and musical numbers and toasts were given by all gentlemen present. Also Victrola music was played during the evening. Miss Ruth Brown presided at the frappe bowl and refreshments were served by Misses Agnes Gilmore, Queenie Collier, Flora and Lenora Burton, Glorene Humphrey, Margaret Bannon and Murry Wolder. All report a pleasant evening. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church attend. The Second Baptist Church observed Mother's Day and gave a program at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Mr. I. L. Brown entertained Rev. D. Smith at dinner Sunday. The M. E. Church have Sunday School at 10 o'clock and morning service at 11 o'clock. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Services at 7:30. Mr. Grant Jackson and Miss Mary Nolan will give solos before evening service. All are invited. Mr. Ben Baker of Des Moines spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his McGARRAUGH FOR CORONER. Our old friend, J. D. McGarraugh, is a candidate for County Coroner. He is one of our oldest and highly respected citizens. Came to this county 68 years ago and is a veteran of the civil war, 14th Iowa Inft.; was in the battles of Ft. Donaldson, Shilo, where he was taken prisoner, was released 56 years ago-last Friday. He is an active republican worker and voted for Abraham Lincoln and every republican president since that time. We need not tell the colored voter that he merits their support. PUGH FOR SECRETARY OF STATE. The above cut is that of Hon. C. C. Pugh of this city, who is a candidate for Secretary of State, subject to the republican primaries June 3. He was born and raised on an Iowa farm. He has always been an active republican worker, always working to help the other fellow to get in office, and now his many friends think it is time for him to receive the office. He has never before asked or held an elective office. He is a true and tried friend of the colored people and merits their vote. "Everybody has faults," said Uncle Eben. "De principle difference in folks is whether dey's sorry for 'em or proud of 'em." HON. FRANK SHANKLAND. The above cut is that of our old friend and one of the best known attorneys of this county, Frank Shankland. He is a self-made man and has by his honest dealings and fair play won for himself a state-wide reputation. He has served Polk County two terms in the House of Representatives and now wishes to be promoted to the Senate, hence his name is appearing as candidate for State Senator from Polk County. Mr. Shankland is a graduate of the Drake University School of Law and was the only member of the Iowa legislature to become prominent by always working for the best interest of the common masses. It was largely through Mr. Shankland's influence we were able to defeat the famous Jim Crow bill that was introduced in the Iowa Legislature a few years ago and the Colored people of the state feel greatly indebted to Mr. Shankland in taking the initiative and his many friends who supported his position. As a member of Polk County, I feel that the Colored People of this county could select no better Representative than Mr. Shankland so far as their interest is concerned. BYRKIT FOR AUDITOR. The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. R. J. Byrkit, who is a candidate for County Auditor, subject to the primaries next Monday. He is one of our self-made, popular Des Moines men, who has been a citizen of our city 32 years, is manager of the Capital City Plumbing Co., and has always employed union labor in his business. He is a fine young man and will treat all races and classes right. He solicits your vote at the primaries. VOTE FOR BERG FOR SHERIFF. The above cut is that of Fred Berg, the present bailiff of the Municipal Court, who is a candidate for Sheriff of Polk County, subject to the Republican primaries. Fred has made a good Municipal bailiff, and his friends say beat the Two Johns by voting for Fred Berg. He is a Polk county boy and active Republican worker from Lee township. He will treat all classes of people with justice. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents SHAW FOR STATE AUDITOR. The Honorable Frank C. Shaw is a candidate for renomination for his second term as State Auditor. Mr. Shaw was born in Illinois, October 27th, 1839, and came to the state of Iowa at the age of 16 years, where he has remained. He is a successful business man and was County Treasurer for Tama county and served several terms. He was also Auditor of the same county. Being an active republican worker and a friend to all classes of people, he is certainly worthy of your support. DR. WAUD FOR R. R. COMMISSIONER The name of Dr. T. S. Waud of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, will be on the Republican ticket as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner, subject to the primaries June 3rd. Dr. Waud is one of the influential and successful business men of Iowa and is an active Republican worker. He has never held or asked for a state elective office before. A true friend of the Colored people and by virtue of his age and experience would make a good commissioner. He solicits your vote. B. DR. CARPENTER FOR CORONER. The name of Dr. Wm. Carpenter, the present Coroner, who was selected by the County Board to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. C, Koontz, will be on the Republican ticket for the nomination at the primaries June 3rd. He was born in Lucas county, Iowa, in 1871, came to this county 18 years ago, a graduate from the Central University and University of Kentucky at Louisville, Ky. He has made a splendid coroner and will continue to give to all classes and races equal treatment. KELLER FOR COUNTY RECORDER. The name of Chas. W. Keller, one of our successful young men, is a candidate for County Recorder. He was raised on a farm in Polk county and at present is a member of the Board of Supervisors, which has given him an insight to business of the county, and by age and experience he will make a good Recorder. He is a friend to the Colored race and will give them a square deal. JOSEPH FOR STATE SUPERIN- TENDENT. The above cut is that of Mr. F. D. Joseph, Deputy State Superintendent, who is a candidate for State Superintendent. He believes: In preserving the health of children—that the schools may well devote more attention to training in American loyalty—that courses of study must train people to live and be efficient in any community—that the one room school should be encouraged to improve in efficiency—that consolidation offers excellent educational advantages, but must be left with the people and not made compulsory by legislative enactment—that the school laws should be revised—that children in mining camps are entitled to better school facilities than many now have—that while winning this war we must not neglect the schools. Mr. Joseph is a well qualified man for this office. He is in sympathy with all struggling classes, especially the Colored race. About Rheumatism. Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease, for the reason that it is the most common of all ills, and it is certainly gratifying to sufferers to know that there is a remedy that will afford relief, and make rest and sleep possible. It is called Chamberlain's Liniment. FRESH EGGS Milk powder, flour, cream of egg primes and from every summer period. EGG PRIEST SERVER Keep clean for use in cooking, baking, frying or whipping cream, preserving, canning or butting desserts. Buy from your draught or grocery, or send order direct to Morton A. W. Mason, Bee Middleton, London Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. A WORD TO THE PUBLIC. Des Moines, Ia., May 28, 1918. Mr. John L. Thompson, Because of your influence and standing among the colored people of Polk county and the state for that matter and the wide circulation of your paper, I want to say through you and your paper that I consider the Hon. James B. Weaver, candidate for State Representative of Polk county, Hon. W. S. Allen, candidate for Secretary of State, and Hon. Addison M. Parker, candidate for State Senator, real, true friends of our people. These gentlemen, I happen to know by experience, have been interested in the education of the Negro, long before they were ever candidates for any public office. For the past seven or eight years these men have been contributing toward the education of the poor little black boys and girls in the far away black belt of Mississippi. No one can say they gave money to a far away humble little industrial school for any self aggrandizement or for business reasons, but as a Waterloo white man said to me a few days ago, "Jones, you can rest assured that when a man gives you money for your Piney Woods school it's because he is really interested in your people, for there is no selfish benefits that can possibly come from it." These men may not have landed all of the jobs our people have aspired for during their past terms—it was not because they were disinterested or prejudiced. I WOULD BATHER KNOW THAT A MAN HAD GIVEN HIS HEALTH AND STRENGTH CONSERVED IN THE FORM OF THE MONEY FOR THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE HUMBLE NEGROES IN THE BLACK BELT THAN TO HEAR OF THEM LANDING ANY SORT OF POLITICAL OFFICE FOR US. Allen, Weaver and Parker have been doing this for many years. Respectfully yours, LAWERENCE C. JONES, Founder and Principal of The Piney Woods County Life School, Braxton, Miss. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION of the GLENS FALLS INSURANCE COMPANY, located at Glens Falls, in the State of New York. WHEREAS, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1917, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, in pursuance of law, I, J. F. TAAKE, Commissiener of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1919. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December, 31, 1917, to be ..... 9 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1917, to be ..... 9 3d. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1917, to be.. 9 4th. The aggregate amount of the Assets of said Company, December 31, 1917, to be ..... 9 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 21, 1917, to be ..... 4,160,884.70 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 1st day of March, 1918. ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF PUBLI CATION of the THE ALLIANCE INSURANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, located at Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1917, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. THEREFORE, in pursuance of law, I, J. P. TAAKE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insur- ance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1919. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1917, to be ..... 2d. The aggregate income 3d. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1917, to be 4th. The aggregate amount to be ..... 5th. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said Company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, December 31, 1917, to be ..... 1.855 024.63 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hercunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 1st day of March, 1918. (SEI) L E T AAKE BROOKLYN GARTON FOR SUPERVISOR. Our good old friend and one of the pioneer citizens of East Des Moines, S. B. Garton, is a candidate for Supervisor of Lee township, East Des Moines. Mr. Garton has lived in East Des Moines 40 years, a successful business man in the bakery and restaurant until a few years ago for a quarter of a century. He is a friend to the common people, an abolitionist and was also a member of Polk county legislature and did more to pass the bill to give the colored people an appropriation for Lincoln centennial celebration. 128 The above cut is that of Senator Edwin H. Hoyt of Manchester, Iowa, the present State Treasurer, who was appointed about a year ago by Governor Harding to succeed the late W. C. Brown. Mr. Hoyt is a successful business man and an active republican worker from his section of the state. He has been in the upper branch of the state legislature for several years and is familiar with the interests of the state. He has made an excellent treasurer since his appointment and his many friends solicit your support in his behalf. He is fair with all classes of people. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION of the BUFFALO INSURANCE COMPANY, located at Buffalo, in the State of New York. WHEREAS, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1917, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance, THEREFORE, in pursuance of law, I, J. F. TAAKE. Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1919. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1917, to be ..... $ 400,000.00 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1917, to be ..... 923,960.00 THE BYSTANDER t 7 9 8 [Name] 1 CARTER CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The above cut is that of S. O. Carter, who is a candidate for one of the members of the legislature from Polk county, subject to the primaries. He is a Polk county boy, born here 43 years pendi- company to be. 823,027.76 amount Com- 1917, ..... 3,424,797.27 amount said g the day of March, 1918 (SEAL) Commiss INSURANCE D 10 Des ANNUAL CERTIF CA of 823,027.76 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Des Moines, this 1st day of March, 1918. (SEAL) J. F. TAAKE, Commissioner of Insurance. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Des Moines ANNUAL CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION of the COMMONWEALTH INSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK, located at New York, in the State of New York. WHEREAS, the above named company has filed in the Insurance Department of Iowa, a sworn statement showing its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1917, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance, THEREFORE, in pursuance of law, I, J. F. TAAKE, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State of Iowa, by agents properly appointed and duly licensed, as required by law, until the first day of March, 1919. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, December 31, 1917, to be ..... $ 500,000.00 2d. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1917, to be ..... 2,031,333.33 3d. 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Pugh and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Lucas, who were delegates to the Federation, left Thursday for their home in Cedar Rapids. While here they were guests of Mrs. C. C. Johnson. Grand Custodian C. C. Johnson just returned from Omaha, Nebr., where he held a school. He left Thursday for Clarinda to hold his last school of instruction this Masonic year. Sioux City and Council Bluffs lodges will meet him at Clarinda. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. The Corinthian Baptist Church had great services last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson, delivered a strong sermon from the subject, "For What Are We Living." At the close Atty, J. L. Thompson gave a stirring address for the Y. M. C. A. At night the pastor spoke again. Four were baptized and nine were added to the church. Collections were $94.00. Sunday, May 26th, the rally to raise one hundred dollars to send to the international committee was a success. The speakers were Mayor Thos. Fairweather and Hon. Frank S. Shankland. The addresses were good and the audience seemed to appreciate them. The churches sent in the following offerings. This is a partial report: For Sale—Seven room house on Sixteenth street, near school. Reasonable terms. Address 1026 W. Sixteenth street, city. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE—One six-room house, electricity, gas and water, one block from Clark street car; corner lot. Price, $2,250.00. Will take one-third in trade of real estate or a good auto. Terms for balance. 1320 Ascension street, or phone Drake 5808 J. ESTHER DAY SERVICE Auspices Princess Oziel Chapter No. 9 and Princess Zorah Chapter No. 10, O. E. S. at Union Congregational Church, Des Moines, Iowa, June 1918. O. E. S Opening Ode-By the Chapters. Invocation-Rev. H. E. King, Union Congregational Church. Scripture Reading, Matthew II—Sister Daisy Gater, Worthy Matron Zorah Chapter. Solo—Sister Mary Reynolds, Past Matron, Oziel Chapter. Address—Our Order of O. E. S., Sister Maude Wilkerson, Grand Treasurer. Solo—Sister Mattie Woods, Past Matron, Zorah Chapter. Address—Our Five Heroines, Sister Sue M. Brown, Assoc. Grand Matron. Solo—Sister H. R. Graves, Zorah Chapter. Sermon—Rev. H. A. Perry, Chaplain, Oziel Chapter. Instrumental—Sister Blossie May, Oziel Chapter. Offering and Announcements. O. E. S. Closing Ode—By the Chapters. 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. Be ry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SMITH, Prop. Benediction—Rev. S. Bates, Maple St. Baptist Church. Sister Marie C. Johnson, Worthy Matron, Oziel Chapter, Mistress of Ceremonies. The general public are cordially invited to attend. By order S. Joe Brown, Edyth M. Essex, J. H. Smith, Committee. RIPPEY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY. RIPPEY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY. This week we present the name of Arthur G. Rippey, who is a candidate for County Attorney, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Rippey has been Acting County Attorney under Capt. Wm. Henry. Mr. Rippey is a self made young man, a good lawyer and fine young man and his many friends are asking you to support him at the coming primaries June 3d. 1 SAVERUDE FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr. Chas. Saverude, our well known Des Moines business man and the present Supervisor of the board from West Des Moines, is a candidate for re-nomination for his second term as member of the Board of Supervisors, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Saverude has made a good, aggressive member and has been careful in all his business relations. He gives all classes and races an equal chance. M. B. To the Colored Voters of Polk Co.: I earnestly solicit your vote on Monday, June 3, 1918, for the office of Coroner of Polk Co. Have lived in Des Moines for about 28 years and have never held an office of any kind, either elective or appointive, consequently have never drawn one cent from city of Des Moines, county of Polk or the state of Iowa. Am known personally to many of the prominent colored voters of this county, especially those who have taken an active part in the republican party, such as S. Joe Brown, J. B. Rush and R. N. Hyde, and hundreds of others. Am endorsed by all lawyers and doctors of Des Moines, also by the wife, father and brother of the late Claude Koons, Coroner of Polk county. A man in good physical condition is almost certain to enjoy life, while the billious and dyspeptic are despondent, do not enjoy their meals and feel miserable a good share of the time. This ill feeling is nearly always unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone up the stomach, improve the digestion and regulate the bowels is all that is needed. Try it. For Sale or Exchange for a smaller property, a seven room house on Sixteenth street, near school. Reasonable terms. Address 1026 W. Sixteenth street, city. Look for the Bystander collector. For Prompt TAXI SERVICE To and from Des Moines Hotel TO Depot. Camp Dodge, or any other destination at any hour DAY OR NIGHT Tel. W. 3618 Des Moines Hotel H. D. WILLIAMS THE BYSTANDER PETER H. WEBSTER FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER Mr. Webster is one of the candidates for Railroad Commissioner. There are to be two elected. His friends urge the nomination and election of Charles Webster of Waucoma for the position of railroad commissioner. Mr. Webster is now holding that position, having been appointed by Governor Harding to fill a vacancy. Mr. Webster has made a good record in office. He is a man of great business experience, having been one of the large shippers of the state for many years. His business training and practical relation to the railroads give him a grasp upon the problems coming before the commission that is fundamental, and of the utmost importance to both the people and the railroads. Mr. Webster is a man of the people and keenly alive to the importance of safeguarding their interests. To know him is to like him. He is sensible, democratic and honest. (DEAN) W. F. BARR. I desire to announce that I am a candidate for nomination for a second term as State Senator from Polk County, subject to the republican primaries June 3, 1918. ADDISON M. PARKER. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for County Attorney, subject to the Republicans of Polk County at the primaries June 3. EDWIN J. FRISK. S. B. Carton is a Republican candidate for Supervisor, Lee Township (2nd district). I announce that I am a candidate for renomination for Sheriff of Polk County on Republican ticket, subject to primaries, June 3rd. JOHN GRIFFIN. BROOKLYN Please announce my name as a candidate for Representative of Polk County for my second term, subject to the primaries. OTTO STARZINGER. Hon. W. S. Allen announces his name as a candidate for Secretary of State for his second term. Mr. A. O. Hauge announces that he is a Republican candidate for State Representative. Primaries June 3rd. James B. Weaver announces his name as a candidate for State Representative from Polk County for his second term. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Stute Senate for the 30th District, which is Polk County. Please announce my name as a candidate for State Railway Commissioner, subject to the primaries. DR. T. S. WAUD. I hereby announce my name as candidate for Coroner, subject to primaries. GEO H. HEPBURN. STARZINGER FOR RIPPRESENTA TIVE. Please announce my name as a candidate for Board of Supervisors of Des Moines township, West Des Moines. We are pleased to announce the name of a past member of our State Legislature, O. Starzinger, who is a candidate for renomination for his second term, subject to the republican primaries June 3rd. Mr. Starzinger is a Polk county man, born and raised in this county. He has never asked or held an elective office until two years ago, when he was elected to the legislature, although an active republican worker. I herchy announce my name as a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, subject to Republican primaries. F. E. JOSEPH. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I am a candidate for Sheriff of Polk County, subject to the Republican primaries, June 3rd, 1918. JOHN MAC VICAR. While in the legislature last session he was a member of twelve different committees and was chairman of one of the most important committees. Mr. Starzinger is a good business man and has always given the common people a square deal. He is a good friend to the colored people as he employs them, and his many friends solicit your support and vote in his behalf. Edwin H. 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The answer is this: Three-fourths of the cripplings, aches and pains of the old man and old woman which chain them to their chairs or make their old bones a torture to them half the night long are not due to any normal or natural process, but to the results of some form of infectious disease acquired during their first childhood. Parents who allow their children to suffer every year from tonsilitis due to diseased tonsils which ought to be extracted do their children an irreparable injury. Tonsilitis, rheumatism, influenza, whooping cough, pneumonia, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, gonorrhea and syphilis and a number of other infections are largely responsible for the stiffened limbs and swollen joints of the old man during his declining years. Every time you escape one of these infectious diseases, it means five more chances in the scale of one hundred for a happy and comfortable old age, which is your second childhood. Again, children who run the gauntlet of all the infectious and contagious diseases seldom live to arrive at a ripe old age. Why do we find so much of heart disease, paralysis, Bright's disease, cirrhosis of the liver and arteriosclerosis in those of middle age? Investigation into the history of the case will show that these sufferers have had one or more of these contagious diseases. The death rate of children dduring their first year of life is very high, about one hundred and fifty out of every thousand. This rate is much higher than it is during the first decade of the second childhood. In order to be able to enjoy a happy second childhood, it is absolutely essential that the child enjoy a healthy first childhood. 1910 LEWIS FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER. Dwight N. Lewis of Des Moines, assistant commerce counsel, who was appointed state railroad commissioner by Governor Clarke to succeed Clifford Thorne, resigned. He is a candidate for the nomination on the Republican ticket, as there are to be two elected. Although still a young man, he has for twenty-five years been associated with the work of the railroad commission and is now looked upon as a rate expert. His appointment was especially urged by rate commissioners of various Iowa cities. Mr. Lewis is a graduate of the Drake University law department. He pursued his law studies while keeping up his other work. For many years he has been the teacher of the young men's Bible class in the Central Church of Christ, which is one of the largest in the state. Sunday, May 19, was Quarterly Meeting day at the A. M. E. Church. Pres. Elder Farribee assisted Rev. J. W. Dowden with his services. He gave two fine sermons in the afternoon and evening. The Penticostal people also assisted in the evening service. Miss Edith Harris and Mrs. Mary Harris are delegates for the Mite Missionary Society to Des Moines on June 9th from Albia. The 40th celebration of the beginning of the A. M. E. Church in Albia was held at the K. of P. hall on May 17th. Rev. J. W. Dowden, present pastor, was present, also Pres. Elder Faribee. The only members of the organization of the church living in Albia are Rev. Cornelius Thomas and wife, Mr. Henry Jones and wife, Monroe Davis and wife. These are the early settlers of the town. The program was conducted by Mr. Chas. Washington, superintendent of A. M. E. Sunday school. Address by Mr. Edward Butler, and the leading feature of the evening, the readings by Miss Ruby Petiford, whose readings so pleased the audience that they hope for her return when the weather will permit a greater audience to hear such talent. Quite a number of strangers in Albia the past week. For a sprained knee. As soon as possible after the injury is received get a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and Follow the plain printed directions which accompany the bottle. GRIFFIN FOR SHERIFF. Mr. John F. Griffin, the present sheriff, is a candidate for renomination this year, subject to the primaries. Mr. Griffin is a Des Moines boy, where he grew to manhood. He has always been active in the republican ranks and has held many appointive offices in Polk county, which makes him familiar with the county business. He has made a splendid sheriff, always treating all classes and races with equal justice. He knows no color line, each man gets a square deal. He has had more bad characters to deal with since the Camp Dodge has been here than any of his predecessors, and has met the occasion and made good. On Wednesday last, May 15, 1919, at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams, 121 Mo. St., the most popular event of spring, celebrated their 25th anniversary. About 100 guests were invited. The parlor was beautifully decorated in large white liberty bell acting as a dome, and a white dove hung beneath, where the bride and groom stood. The literary room was decorated in patriotic colors of red, white and blue, a large flag which was beautiful, hung in the dining hall, the color scheme of red, white and blue where the table was beautifully draped with tiny flags, and in the center were the bride's cake adorned with a white dove, which was the center of attraction. The bride wore a handsome gown of white silk made over white net of small gold beads and the train was tied with a white satin rosette. The groom was attired in the conventional black suit. Many beautiful present were presented, also money, gifts coming from the white people as well as of their own race. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are highly thought of in both races. Prof. John A. Lawson furnished the music of the evening. Also a vocal solo by Mrs. Dr. M. Smith, pian Grand March by Mrs. C. Alice Harris; also music by the Mandolin Club, piano, Missouri Waltz by Miss Kathryn Smith. Afterwards the wedding supper was served in the dining hall, where the Mr. and Mrs. Adams sat. Prayer by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. After a late hour the guests departed, bidding Mr. and Mrs. Adams many more happy years of happiness. The out of town guests who attended the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Adams were Mrs. Patrick of Nebraska and Miss Elvia Williams of Highbee, Missouri. Miss Virginia Ancell attended the commencement exercises in Ouindaro, Kansas, also in Kansas City the guest of Mrs. Agnes Craven. Mrs. Lula Brown has returned from Kansas, where she witnesses the commencement exercises. Mrs. H. Clark and son Albert will leave today for a visit in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Geneive Adams attended the closing of school exercises. There will be a carnival in the city starting Monday. The Dumas School held their closing exercises Thursday evening at the Vine Street and Broadway church. One of the most striking features of the evening was that of the Patriotic Farmers Sunbeam Drill, and Liberty March. The Tokio Merchants were enjoyed so much by all. The exercise in general was excellent. Mr. H. C. McGill of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city visiting. OTTUMWA, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) (Last Week.) Resolution of the Rebecca Sewing Circle, Second Baptist Church: Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to call from us, whose loving Sister Alice Johnson, whose death occurred on May 14, 1918. Sister Johnson will be greatly missed from our Circle, family and friends, when her health so failed that she could not attend our circle. Her doors were always open to entertain us. Be it resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and to the bereaved family. Committee: Mrs. Emma Franklin, president; Mrs. Geo. Langford, secretary; Mrs. Frank Alexander, chairman. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Mr. Eugene Green has recovered from his recent illness. Mrs. Flora Walker is in Council Bluffs this week on business. Mrs. Hazel Stokes of Kirksville, Mo., arrived in the city last Saturday to spend the summer with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Frank Brown. Mrs. C. R. Waters is visiting relatives and friends in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson have returned from Ottumwa, where they were called by the serious illness and death of Mr. J. W. Greenup, the father of Mrs. Johnson. Messrs. Foster, Warren Adams, Orville Jones and Ralph Richardson of Kirksville, Mo., arrived in the city last Thursday and are all employed on the Rock Island arsenal. Mrs. Peterson of Beloit, Wis., is in the city visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Maley Marshall. Mrs. Alberta Carter has been on the sick list for several days. Messrs. S. S. Stevens, Earl Baker, E. Dimetry and Arthur Williams, four of Davenport's progressive young men, are publishing a magazine, "The Vindicator," which is a creditable periodical that should find ready sale. Buy it and read it. It will do you good. The Colored Women's unit for Red Cross work made a splendid showing in the parade last Saturday. Every race loving person who saw them were inadvertent broad of them. THE BYSTANDER M. M 128 IPED HAUGE FOR REPRESENTATIVE. The name of Mr. A. O. Hauge is presented for State Representative from Polk county, as there are two to be elected. Mr. Hauge is one of the best young men of Polk county. He is a Polk county boy, having been born in Lincoln township on a farm and has worked his way up through life by hard toil. At present he is cashier of EDWIN J. FRISK, 1 [Image of a man with a neatly combed hairstyle, wearing a suit and tie, looking directly at the camera. The background is plain and light-colored. There is no text or additional graphics present in the image.] Republican Candidate for County Attorney. We take pride in presenting to our people of Polk county the candidacy of our friend, Edwin J. Frisk, for County Attorney. Mr. Frisk is well and favorably known to many of our people, and has many friends among us. The Editor has a personal acquaintance with Mr. Frisk of many years, and can truthfully say that he is deserving of the COMING EVENTS CAST T Iowa State Federation Colore Iowa, May 27th to 29th. Electa Grand Chapter of the meeting in Waterloo in June. Eleventh biennial meeting of Women will meet in Denver, Colo. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. National Negro Business Lea J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and CENTS CAST THEIR SE Federation Colored Women 29th. Chapter of the Iowa O B co in June. Special meeting of the Natio a Denver, Colo., July 8-14. Onic Grand Lodge will ho a, in July. O Business League will of Missouri and Iowa will COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOW FOR 1918. Iowa State Federation Colored Women's Clubs, in Des Moines, Iowa, May 27th to 29th. Electa Grand Chapter of the Iowa O E. S. will hold their annual meeting in Waterloo in June. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association will meet in Des Moines in August 28 to September 1. Iowa-Nebraska Sunday school convention will meet in Sioux City, June 11-14. National Baptist convention will meet in Washington, D. C., September 5th. Des Moines District Conference Sunday School, District Missionary and Allen C. E. League Convention will meet in Cedar Rapids, Ia., June 4th to 7th. The Grand Lodge of K. of P. and the C. of C. will convene in Davenport July 23, 24 and 25, 1918. the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in East Des Moines. He has never asked for nor held an elective office before. He has taught for many years in the East High School, was cashier of the Iowa State Treasury for several years and entered the banking business about 12 years ago. Having always been in sympathy with the honest struggling class of people, he solicits your support. 1 vote and support of our people. He has always manifested and shown a disposition to be eminently fair in all his dealings in office or out. While he was justice of the peace, he gained the respect and admiration of all for his fair and honorable treatment, and we feel that he should be accorded a large vote from our ranks, as a merit for his past clean record. We vouch for his competency, he has the experience, ably qualified and well fitted for the place. 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The flag drill by eleven little girls at Second Church was well attended and very good. Rev. S. J. Williams, president of the state executive board, while en route stopped at Canton, Galesburg and Monmouth. Eddie Sanders has returned to Joliet from Gary, Ind. The Juvenile Morning Choir of Brown's Chapel will make their appearance tomorrow. Mrs. M. Richardson was in Chicago on Thursday. Frank Miller left for Virginia for an indefinite stay. Mrs. M. Howard of Nebraska is the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Miller, this week. Mrs. Lucy Burrell is confined to her bed with neuralgia. Little Sherman Davis, Jr., is quite ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Sarah Blanem and infant Boyson departed this life Monday. The cantata, "The Passover," given by the Missionary Club Thursday evening was a perfect success. It was so well enjoyed that a request has been made to have them repeat it. Soloist bass. Mr. J. T. Cardwell; tenor, Mr. H. M. Hockaday; soprano, Mrs. B. A. Richardson; alto, Miss H. E. Williams, and these were supported by a strong chorus of eighteen mixed voices. The Odd Fellows Lodge and Household of Ruth held their annual sermon Sunday. Rev. Knight of Chicago preached them an excellent sermon. Mrs. E. S. Martin of Des Panes St. is reported seriously ill. Mrs. S. J. Williams and H. M. Hockaday were Chicago visitors Thursday and Friday. 24 KING FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr. Geo. M. King, whose cut is above, is a candidate for member of the Board of Supervisor of Des Moines township (West Des Moines). Mr. King is a Des Moines boy, born in this city 50 years ago, and was educated here. He is a civil engineer and a contractor, was a member of the city council from 1902 to 1904, also was city engineer for four years, which experience has well fitted him for a member of the board. He is without doubt a true friend of the Colored people, an active Republican worker, and solicits your vote at the primaries. For a burn or a scald apply Chamberlain's Salve. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts. M. B. ADDISON M. PARKER. Hon. Senator Parker Is a Candidate for His Second Term as Senator From the 30th District, Which Is Polk County, Subject to Coming Primaries. Senator Parker is a Des Moines boy, having spent most of his time here, having graduated from the East Des Moines High School and of the Law department of Drake University. He is a bright lawyer and capable young man and is a good friend of the Colored race and stands on his past record in the legal ture. His many friends are working for his nomination and ask your support in his behalf. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State Iowa, in and for Polk County, Jul Term, A. D. 1918. John G. Haskins, plaintiff, vs. De Lennie Haskins, defendant. To Mrs. De Lennie Haskins: You are hereby notified that on or before the 20th day of April, A. D. 1918, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bonds of matri- mony now existing between you on the ground of desertion. For further in- formation see petition on file in the office of the clerk of district court of the state of Iowa in and for Polk county, Iowa. And unless you appear thereto and of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 1st day of July, 1918, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, July Term, A. D. 1918. Maud Knight, Plaintiff, vs. John Knight, Defendant. To John Knight: You are hereby notified that on or before the 15th day of June, A. D. 1918, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony. For further particulars see petition and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the July term of said Court, which will commence at Da Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 11th day of July, 1918, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon.