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THE BYSTANDER ELEVENTH BIENNIAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN AT DENVER, COLORADO Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 4 ELEVENTH BIENNIAL SEN NATIONAL ASSOCIAT WOMEN AT DE The most enthusiastic session of the National Association of Colored Women was held at Shorter A. M. E. church, Denver, Colo., July 8-13. Some of the leading women of the country were present. Weighty and important questions affecting the state of the country were discussed by such noted women as Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuakege, Ala., Mrs. E. L. Davis, Chicago, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., and Miss E. C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass. Nearly all the states of the union were represented by delegates. Mme. C. J. Walker gave an able address on "The Beauty of Hair." Dr. Mary Waring of Chicago gave an excellent address in the interest of the Red Cross. The meeting was opened by a drill of Red Cross workers. Mrs. J. B. Rush, Vice President of the Northwestern Federation and Chairman of Press Department N. A. C. W., presided at the conference on Social Work, one of the sectional meetings of the national gathering, and in her usual way made an interesting talk on the social work in Iowa. Able addresses were delivered by Miss Mary White Ovington, N. Y., on "Child Delinquency"; Mrs. C. R. M. C. Dowd, Hannibal, Mo., on "Rescue and Reform"; Mrs. E. L. Davis, Chicago, on "The Local Community", and Mrs. Minnie E. Scott, Columbus, O., on "The Civic Department." Mrs. M. F. Cook, Kansas City, Mo., read a paper "Experience of a Policewoman and City Detective," written by Mrs. Mary Coalson, Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa, gave her report of the Social Science Department. Mrs. Lizzie Fouse, Lexington, Ky., presided at the "family conference." "The Broken Family, Their Causes and Remedies," was discussed by leading women of the country. Mrs. T. L. Anderson, Frankfort, Ky., reported on "Bural Conditions and Work in the South." Conference on Suffrage and Temperance, Business, Health and Hygiene, Religion and Charity, and Council of Administrative Department. This is the first meeting where we have had so many prominent citizens of the other race in attendance. A reception was given by the National Service League at the Thrift House, where the Conservation work was carried on. We were also guests of the Social Science Department of the Denver Women's Club at their club rooms Monday p. m. The speakers were Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lindsay-Davis and Mrs. LIST OF OUR DRAFTED HOME BOYS WHO ENTERED CAMP DODGE JULY 16. Charles Williams, Jerry Jefferson, John C. Cross, Edward Barber, Joseph D. Drenshaw, Roy Brinker, Harry Saunders, Floyd Simmons, Joseph Pemberton, Lindsay B. Dudley, Edward Free, Ralph Williams, Terry M. Hill, Grant Owen Barber, William Morrell, William A. Barber, Thomas Garnett, Wert Watkins, Alexander Wade, Charles W. Woodford, John Peoples, Jr., Earl Hughes, Raymond Williams, Harry Hatters, Frank E. Enyard, David E. Mash, Earnest A. Onaley, Charles Beverly, Wm H. Elmore, John D. Smith, Charlie Jefferson, Clyde Leroy Glass, Silvester Brown, Greeley Prind, Wallace Duncan, Donald G. Bell, William H. Mease, Floyd Hatters, Chester E. Frederick, Forest Ellis, Wm. Pem, William Carter, Dave Ross and William Jackson. DIVISION NO. TWO. Vernon, Wilkinson, Leon Blackmore, Rowley Jones, Vernon Hughes, Roy Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD. Prop A LINE OF TORACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Services Golden Rule Prices Phone Office Wal 2288 Bedlam Ave 6448 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1918. Fanny Turner of Chicago. Some of the subjects discussed were mob violence, lynching and child welfare. One of the most important resolutions endorsed was the Intensive Course in Federal Military Training at the government's expense, for both boys and girls, preferably before the voting age. Fed. Douglass Memorial Night. The Douglass Memorial night drew the largest attendance of the convention. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert having lifted the mortgage of the Douglass Home, valued at $65,000, was received with acclamation. The report of the Douglass Memorial Fund was read by Mrs. J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn. Boll of Honor, by Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, Iowa. The main feature of the evening was the burning of the mortgage by Mme. C. J. Walker. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert accepted an invitation to select a delegation of women who should accompany her to visit the governor of Colorado. State and club reports showed much work accomplished along many lines of uplift and advancement. The election of officers resulted in the following: President, Mary B. Talbert, N. Y.; Vice President at Large, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, O.; Chairman of Ex. Board, Miss eGorgia Nugent, Ky.; Cor. Sec., Miss Robert Dunbar, R. I.; 1st Rec. Sec., Mrs. C. H. Brown, N. C.; 2nd Rec. Sec., Mrs. Alice Webb, Colorado; 3rd Rec. Sec., Mrs. T. Macon, Chicago; Organizer, Mrs. Ruth Bennet, Pa.; Treas, Mrs. C. R. M. C. Dowd, Mo.; Auditor, Mrs. J. C. Napier, Tenn.; Ch. Ways and Means, Mrs. Dett, N. Y.; Parliamentarian, Mrs. Minnie Scott, O.; Statistian, Mrs. Mapps, Wash.; Chapain, Mrs. Dorcas Watson, Colo.; Ch. of Printing, Mrs. M. E. Steward, Ky.; Inward-in-Chief, Mrs. Booker T. Washington; Ch. of Legislation and Law, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Iowa. Eleven trustees for Douglass Home were elected. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert was selected as a life member of the Trustee Board. Other trustees were Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Miss E. C. Carter, Mrs. J. C. Napier, Mrs. J. Horton, Mrs. Mary F. Waring, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Dr. A. Grimpky, Mrs. Addie Dickerson, Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The following delegates went from Iowa: Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Mrs. S. White, Mrs. A. Alexander, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. Gus Nickols, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, and Mrs. J. B. Rush. The next meeting, 1920, will be at Tuskegee Institute Silver Jubilee. Arthur Pierson, Richard A. Williams, Thorton Miles, James Smith, Auz Johnson, Ira L. Anthony, Harry R. Brown, Joseph Johnson, Elmer Watts, Earl Crump, Jonathan R. Thomas, George Emert Digge, Marvin A. Bell, Lucius Walden, James A. Thomas, Claude Wheeler, Albert Calhoun, Robert G. Harris, Compton V. Chapman, Loren A. Bradford, Harry H. Marks, Harry Fulton Cornish, Walter Jackson, Grover C. Manifec, Ransom Cogwell, E. S. Mayberry, Charles White, Oscar Tibbs, John Francis Rivers, Joshua Poston, Everett Clay, Clarence Lincoln, Harry Wells, Walter Thornton, Lester Benning, Harry C. Fields, Harold A. Redrick, Harold T. Estes, Conrad Ottio James, Robert Andrews, Leroy P. Bird, Ernest Amos, Ben Richardson, Alfred Gabriel. DIVISION NO. THREE. Otha Blue, Allen G. Coleman, Donald Parker, Hubert C. Gater, John L. Tolbert, Charlie Roy Carroll, Levi Jordan, Chester Jones, Adam Newcomb, Joseph Edmond, Earl A. Bundy, William A. Hanna, Perry E. Williams, Robt. F. Hayes, Joseph L. Johnson, Mardy Mabean, Samuel Roberts Roane, Charlie Otha Banks, Frank Parker, Miles Carey, Burns McQuerry, Donald C. Thomas, Emanuel Welch, Ben Smith, Ralph White, Melvin W. Trotter, Luther Wilson, Robt. Hooks, Sam P. Mathews, James H. Blackwell, John Wesley Estelle, James Thomas Gray, Prince McGruder. Elroy E. Hoggette, Albert J. O. Moore, Bruce Baker, Joseph C. Mitchell, Festus T. Stone, Lucius Ashby, Joseph E. Coates. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Jessie Davis. A very interesting evening was spent. Will meet next week with Miss Gertrude Hyde. Light refreshments were served. MASON CITY, IOWA. Mason City gave ten more of her colored boys to Uncle Sam today. The men who had to leave were George Washington Edwards, Eldist Stormmy Walds, Orrison Tiffin, Johnie White, Glenn Slaughter, Willie Baker, Will Gardner, Pete Haynes, George Hudson, Ernest Penney. The Colored Acme Band marched the boys to the depot. A large crowd both colored and white were there to give them presents and send them off in good spirits. On July 8 a banquet was given in honor of the boys who had to go to Mrs. Gertrude E. Durden-Bush, Chairman of the Department of Law and Legislation of the National Association of Colored Women. As head of this department, Mrs. Rush will have charge of all the legal work of the National Association of Colored Women and of the Douglas Home at Anacosta, D. C. Business to be on the alertation wherein the Negro a race and to ward off or same as the case may be. is very proud of this his stowed upon one so deser honor as Mrs. Rush. Camp Dodge. There was also a dance given in their honor and the proceeds were given them. Messrs. John D. Reeler and Virgil Warren have returned from Council Bluffs where they attended Grand Lodge of the Masonics. Mrs. Harry Mitchell has returned from Des Moines where she had been staying with her husband, Corporal Harry Mitchell, who is now somewhere in France. Mrs. Bernice Eaton is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Sr. Mrs. Eaton for the past year has been in Omaha, Nebr., where she has been playing and singing. She is recognized as one of the best piano players in the Middle West. Mrs. Fred Wright has friends, "Miss Jessie Walker and Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemmon, manufacturers of ladies hair restorer and hair goods, noted for her great charitable work among the colored people in all parts of the country," isiting her. Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemmon lives in New York. She has given $10,000 to army funds. Mrs. Wm. Baker is here visitng Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Sr. Mrs. Susie Cull is here from Springfield, Ill., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ewing. The 31st Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. opened its regular communication in the hall of Twin City Lodge in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at 9:45 A. M. with all of the elective Grand Officers present and most of the appointed officers. A lodge of Master Masons was opened, after which a grand lodge was set up. Then the Grand Master appointed the following committees: On Credentials—Geo. L. Suter of Marshalltown, J. A. Wilson of Des Moines, S. F. Johnson of Keokuk. On Dispenations and Charter—W. P. Wade of Omaha, Nebr., C. C. Gilmore of Marshalltown, V. Warren of Mason City. On Grand Master Address—A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa, I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, R. S. Taylor of Davenport. On Jurisprudence—S. Joe Brown of Des Moines; John L. Thompson of Des Moines, W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, John D. Reeler of Mason City. On Returns—L. D. Lowery of Cedar Rapids, C. C. Dickenson of Omaha, Neb., O. South of Davenport. On Fraternal Dead—C. B. Woods of Des Moines, S. A. Watkins of Sioux City. Auditing—H. E. Williams of Ottumwa, Geo. L. Suter of Marshalltown. Official Press Reporter—A. G. Clark of Oakalcoosa. Introduction Committee—H. Warner of Mason City, A. Stewart of Council Bluffs, C. Steppe of Ft. Dodge. The balance of the day was taken up in reports of the Grand Master and all the other officers. In the evening at the A. M. E. church the public reception was extended. Those appearing was a select choir of Master Masons from Omaha, Nebr., Lodge. The welcome address that was to have been by the mayor was delivered by Attorney Tinsley. Mr. A. Stewart welcomed us here on behalf of the Twin City Lodge. Response by Hon. Geo. H. Woodson. Attorney A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa presided. Sole by Mrs. Hazel Turner. Remarks by Grand Master Gross. Wednesday was taken up in receiving the various reports and making new laws. In the evening a Lodge of Sorrow was held at the Baptist church. A Lodge Home at Anacostia, D. C. It will be her business to be on the alert for all legislation wherein the Negro is affected as a race and to ward off or encourage the same as the case may be. Des Moines is very proud of this high honor bestowed upon one so deserving of this honor as Mrs. Bush. of Sorrow was opened by Grand Master and Roll of Honored Dead was read. Music by the Rescue Quartette. Address by Dr. R. S. Taylor of Davenport, then the balance of the time was taken up in elogizing the life of Past Grand Joseph H. Shepard by all the Past Grand Masters present except John L. Thompson. Each tribute was fine, especially Atty. S. Joe Brown. Thursday was taken in finishing the various reports and the selection of next meeting place and election of officers. Des Moines, Waterloo and Clinton extended invitations. On the first ballot Des Moines won. The following officers were elected: G. M., W. W. Gross of Kookuk; R. W. G. S. W. John A. Spencer of Grinnell; R. W. G. J. W., W. P. Wade of Omaha, Nebr.; G. Treasurer, John D. Reeler of Mason City; G. Secretary, H. W. Rose of Dubuque; G. Custodian, C. C. Johnson of Des Moines. We did not get all the names of the appointed officers. The Grand Lodge bought $500 in U. S. Gov. W. S. Stamps and made some good laws. It was a good session, well attended. In the evening a grand ball at, which 400 tripped the light fantastic. CITY FAREWELL ACCORDED TO COLORED MEN. Auto Dealers Arrange an Excellent Parade. Thirteen Go to Camp Dodge. Big Loyalty Feast at Colored People's Banquet. Thirteen colored men left Fort Dodge at 11:00 a. m. today for Camp Dodge where they will go into military service. The procession which escorted them to the station was unique among the many ones that have been held in the past year for this is the first time that colored men have been included in a body in the draffees from Webster county. The colored community to the number of over two hundred turned out enmasse to take their boys to the train and the Fort Dodge Automobile Dealers Association, the Retail Men's Association and the Fort Dodge Military Band and fife and drum corps which headed the procession made up the parade. The Colored Women's Red Cross Auxiliary marched in a body back of the drafted men and in their white gowns and caps they made an impressive sight. The Fort Dodge Improvement Society, composed of colored people, followed, and in addition to those who marched many rode in autos. The Stars and Stripes, the flags of the allies and the banners of the different organizations added to the effect of the parade. The members of the Canteen Service Committee met the drafted men at the station and just before the train pulled out, all joined in singing war songs and the old time darky melodies. The scene was an affecting one and as the farewells were said many tears were shed. Patriotism Featured Banquet. Two hundred colored people of the community gathered at the armory last night to join in a farewell banquet and reception to the drafted men. The evening's festivities had been arranged and cared for by the Fort Dodge Improvement Club, an organization of colored people. Mayor J. F. Ford spoke of the patriotism shown by the colored people and their place of recognition among the country's citizenship. Attorney S. Joe Brown, of Des Moines, was the principal speaker of the evening, and his address, which appears on another page of the paper, was full of patriotic sentiments and explained the negro's part in this war. Mr. Brown is an excellent speaker and he was loudly applauded. Tuskegee Representative Brought Message. C. B. Hosmer, field secretary of Tukegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tukegee, Alabama, was in the city, and was a very interesting speaker—Fort Dodge Messenger. OTTUMWA, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Aside from numerous receptions given by the colored people, the Commercial Association gave a luncheon Monday noon in the beautiful dining room of the Commercial Club. The tables were decorated and flags and flowers and the colored selectives with the ministers of the city and directors of the Association, dined together. Two hours before time to go hundreds of citizens gathered at the city park to bid farewell to the boys. The First Cavalry band gave a concert, playing a number of patriotic airs. The boys were lined up and their pictures taken, then preceded by the band and a large contingent of the G. A. R. they marched to the station, followed by citizens walking and in autos. Business was suspended in many places and flags hung from every window. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. John L. Thompson. In Cedar Rapids, the Parlor City, we found about 1,000, colored people of which number 29 have been called in the last draft to be sent to Camp Dodge on the 16th. The reason why they are sending so many is that there were more drawn in the first draft from this city because Lynn County had already exceeded her quota. Within the last few years more than 500 colored people have come into this city. Many are working in the large oat meal factories, packing house and other large enterprises in this city. Cedar Rapids is a beautiful city of about fifty thousand population. There are two colored churches, the A. M. E. and Baptist. The former pastored by an old friend, Rev. J. P. Sims, the latter by Rev. Crushon, and they both have good attendance and their churches are keeping abreast with the changed conditions of our country. In fact, the people of Cedar Rapids are keenly alive to the great war and are doing their part to help carry on the same. The secret societies here are flourishing. The Masons own their ground and contemplate erecting a Temple. The K. of P.'s are doing well. Mr. W. H. Milligan still lives on his truck garden about a mile from the city. His fruit has been particularly good and plentiful this year. His bees are doing well, also his chickens. Rev. A. Ford still lives here and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harrison are at the same place. Mrs. Harrison is still our agent. They entertained Ye Editor at dinner while there. Mr. French Perkins is still here. T. K. Lowery is doing well. His brother, L. D. Lowery, is still in the U. S. mail service as carrier. Mr. A. W. Jones, 730 8th St. W., is in the grocery business and doing nicely. Mr. Bush is still working in the factory Mr. Harry Fields is working in one of the factories. One of his daughters, Miss Murle, taught last year in Piney Woods school, of which Prof. J. C. Jones is principal. She will return to take up the same work this fall. Mr. Field's only son is in the draft and is station at Camp Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Gresham still live here and is still on the road. They own a lovely home. Marshall Perkins, one of the Pioneer Restaurant men and one of the most successful negroes, who has been in the business here for many years, sold out. He has bought himself an auto. Mr. Thomas Jackson is still in the barber business. Mr. W. H. Lavelle has moved to 280 A Ave. W. Mr. John Blakley, formerly of Buxton, who has been ill for some time, is improving Mrs. Ruth Steele, also of Buxton, has recently been married to Mr. Williams. Dr. W. H. Beheres, the dentist, has taken unto himself a wife, who was formerly Miss Helen Dameron of Des Moines. They are doing nicely. Mr. J. A. Baker and son have opened up a new barber shop, pool room and restaurant at 216 S. 1st St. E. He formerly lived in Des Moines and we hope for him success. Mr. O. J. Smith runs a rooming house and is doing well. Mr. Chas. Tolbert, formerly of Des Moines, is here, also Mr. Wm. Robinson. Both are doing well. Mr. G. W. Shipley, 816 7th Ave W. is doing nicely. J. B. Nelson is still running his barber shop and doing well. He is a race man. As we have a regular agent in this town we will chronicle the news each week. Our next stop was in Iowa City where once was located the Iowa State Capitol. Here is located our large State University with its many beautiful buildings. There are about 15 colored girls and boys attending this University in the various departments. Mr. J. W. Thompson, a former graduate of this University, is still working at one of the large college fats. Mrs. H. R. Moore is still running her hair dressing parlor and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Dunegan are running a rooming house. Mr. H. H. Alberts is a successful contractor and is kept busy. He is an active race man. Mr. Near Knight is doing well. The university one colored R The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents church here, the A. M. E. I do not recall the name of the local pastor. At this time the church is not doing so well because the students are the life and support of it. They being away on their vacations, hence things are rather quiet. ALBIA NEWS Mrs. Joe Robinson and daughter, Alberta Robinson, of Hooking, passed through Albia enroute to Ottumwa on Monday, looking after her hair dressing business. The following persons were in attendance at the Hariss and King nuptial on Sunday, July 6th. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Douden, Mr. and Mrs. Moss Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington, Mrs. W. M. King and son, Lawrence, Mrs. Jas. W. Godly. Mr. John E. Lewis, who has been visiting at the parental B. T. Lewis home, has left for St. Louis to visit relatives before leaving for Madison, Wis. Mr. Thomas Davis of Ottumwa passed through Albia Saturday enroute to his home. Miss Sadie Lewis visited over Sunday in Moulton with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Eldist Walls of Mason City arrived in Albia Monday at the home of Mrs. Wall's parents, B. T. Lewis and left Tuesday for Moulton for a visit with Mr. Wall's parents, before going to Des Moines to Camp Dodge, having been called to colors. A quite wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. Mary Harris on Sunday afternoon when her daughter, Miss Edith, was united in marriage to Mr. C. King of Buxton. Mr. Donald Thomas of Des Moines visited at his parental home before entering Camp Dodge in Des Moines. The following invitation was given by the club of Hocking to the Albia club for the entertainment of the two Hocking boys to go to Camp Dodge: "Your club is cordially invited to attend the banquet given at Miner Hall in Hocking Town, Friday evening at 7 oclock. Pres., Mrs. Oscar Roper, Sec., Mrs. Mable Robinson.' A number of Albians attended. Miss Alberta Robinson was an over Sunday visitor in Chariton Sunday. Miss Nettie Finks, and Mr. Luke Moseley Lewis of Hitman were Sunday visitors in Albia. Mrs. Nora Grayson of Hiteman spent the week at the Henry Jones home. Those from Hocking in Albia this week are following: Madam Burns Robinson, Miss Albert Robinson, Oscar Roper and sister, Mrs. McCarvan of eDs Moines, Mr. Joe Edmund and LeRoy Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Brittian Thomas entertained Thursday evening in honor of Mr. Thomas' son, Mr. Donald Thomas of Des Moines, before he leaves to enter service at Camp Dodge. A number have been on the sick list for the past few weeks. Little Maigrett Estes of Des Moines is visiting at her aunts, Mrs. Hattie Bennings. Ms. Bennings and children at Hocking No. 3 Wednesday of this week. The collector is on his annual rounds, so be ready to meet him when he calls. Subscribe for the Bytander. FOR RENT Furnished Rooms For Light Housekeeping. Single Rooms or Suits of two or three 3 Blocks from Center of City Service of 3 street cars Mrs. C. L. Hampton 817 Chestnut St, Phone W. 5533 S. ANDERSON "THE PICTURE FRAMER" ALL WORK GUARANTEED Moved from 312 7th Street To Rooms 3 and 4 over the Puritan Restaurant 421 West Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa Mrs. E. J. MIXON Madame Walker's Hair Grower A Scientific and Sanitary treatment of the Scalp and Hair. MANICURING AND FACIAL MASSAGE Phone Walnut 6976 Residence 840 W. 13th St. THE BYSTANDER ELEVENTH BIENNIAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN AT DENVER, COLORADO Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No. 4 ELEVENTH BIENNIAL SEM NATIONAL ASSOCIATE WOMEN AT DE The most enthusiastic session of the National Association of Colored Women was held at Shorter A. M. E. church, Denver, Colo., July 8-13. Some of the leading women of the country were present. Weighty and important questions affecting the state of the country were discussed by such noted women as Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Mrs. E. L. Davis, Chicago; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., and Miss E. C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass. Nearly all the states of the union were represented by delegates. Mme. C. J. Walker gave an able address on "The Beauty of Hair." Dr. Mary Waring of Chicago gave an excellent address in the interest of the Red Cross . The meeting was opened by a drill of Red Cross workers. Mrs. J. B. Rush, Vice President of the Northwestern Federation and Chairman of Press Department N. A. C. W., presided at the conference on Social Work, one of the sectional meetings of the national gathering, and in her usual way made an interesting talk on the social work in Iowa. Able addresses were delivered by Miss Mary White Ovington, N. Y., on "Child Delinquency"; Mrs. C. R. M. C. Dowd, Hannibal, Mo., on "Rescue and Reform"; Mrs. E. L. Davis, Chicago, on "The Local Community", and Mrs. Minnie E. Scott, Columbus, O., on "The Civic Department." Mrs. M. F. Cook, Kansas City, Mo., read a paper "Experience of a Policewoman and City Detective," written by Mrs. Mary Coalson, Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa, gave her report of the Social Science Department. Mrs. Lizzie Fouse, Lexington, Ky., presided at the "family conference." "The Broken Family, Their Causes and Remedies," was discussed by leading women of the country. Mrs. T. L. Anderson, Frankfort, Ky., reported on "Rural Conditions and Work in the South." Conference on Suffrage and Temperance, Business, Health and Hygiene, Religion and Charity, and Council of Administrative Department. This is the first meeting where we have had so many prominent citizens of the other race in attendance. A reception was given by the National Service League at the Thrift House, where the Conservation work was carried on. We were also guests of the Social Science Department of the Denver Women's Club at their club rooms Monday p. m. The speakers were Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey-Davis and Mrs. LIST OF OUR DRAFTED HOME BOYS WHO ENTERED CAMP DODGE JULY 16. Charles Williams, Jerry Jefferson, John C. Cross, Edward Barber, Joseph D. Drenshaw, Roy Brinker, Harry Saunders, Floyd Simmons, Joseph Pemberton, Lindsay B. Dudley, Edward Free, Ralph Williams, Terry M. Hill, Grant Owen Barber, William Morrell, William A. Barber, Thomas Garnett, Bert Watkins, Alexander Wade, Charles W. Woodford, John Peoples, Jr., Earl Hughes, Raymond Williams, Harry Hatters, Frank E. Enyard, David E. Mash, Earnest A. Onsley, Charles Beverly, Wm H. Elmore, John D. Smith, Charlie Jefferson, Clyde Leroy Glass, Silvester Brown, Greeley Prind, Wallace Duncan, Donald G. Bell, William H. Mease, Floyd Hatters, Chester E. Frederick, Forest Ellis, Wm. Pem, William Carter, Dave Ross and William Jackson. DIVISION NO. TWO. Vernon, Wilkinson, Leon Blackmore, Rowley Jones, Vernon Hughes, Roy Bradford's Barber Shop 226 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 Funeral Director Golden Rule Services Golden Rule Prices Phone Office Wk. 1235 Rockhaven Rd. 6440 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa Fanny Turner of Chicago. Some of the subjects discussed were mob violence, lynching and child welfare. One of the most important resolutions endorsed was the Intensive Course in Federal Military Training at the government's expense, for both boys and girls, preferably before the voting age. Fed. Douglass Memorial Night. The Douglass Memorial night drew the largest attendance of the convention. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert having lifted the mortgage of the Douglass Home, valued at $65,000, was received with acclamation. The report of the Douglass Memorial Fund was read by Mrs. J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn. Boll of Honor, by Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines, Iowa. The main feature of the evening was the burning of the mortgage by Mme. C. J. Walker. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert accepted an invitation to select a delegation of women who should accompany her to visit the governor of Colorado. State and club reports showed much work accomplished along many lines of uplift and advancement. The election of officers resulted in the following: President, Mary B. Talbert, N. Y.; Vice President at Large, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, O.; Chairman of Ex. Board, Miss eorgia Nugent, Ky.; Cor. Sec., Miss Robert Dunbar, R. I.; 1st Rec Sec., Mrs. C. H. Brown, N. C.; 2nd Rec Sec., Mrs. Alice Webb, Colorado; 3rd Rec Sec., Mrs. T. Macon, Chicago; Organizer, Mrs. Ruth Bennet, Pa.; Treas., Mrs. C. R. M. C. Dowd, M.; Auditor, Mrs. J. C. Napier, Tenn.; Ch. Ways and Means, Mrs. Dett, N. Y.; Parliamentarian, Mrs. Minnie Scott, O.; Statistician, Mrs. Mapps, Wash.; Chapain, Mrs. Dorcas Watson, Colo.; Ch. of Printing, Mrs. M. E. Steward, Ky.; Editor-in-Chief, Mrs. Booker T. Washington; Ch. of Legislation and Law, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Iowa. Eleven trustees for Douglass Home were elected. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert was selected as a life member of the Trustee Board. Other trustees were Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Miss E. C. Carter, Mrs. J. C. Napier, Mrs. J. Horton, Mrs. Mary F. Waring, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Dr. A. Grimpky, Mrs. Addie Dickerson, Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The following delegates went from Iowa: Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Mrs. S. White, Mrs. A. Alexander, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, Mrs. Gus Nickols, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, and Mrs. J. B. Rush. The next meeting, 1920, will be at Tuskegee Institute Silver Jubilee. Arthur Pierson, Richard A. Williams, Thornton Miles, James SMITH, Az Johnson, Ira L. Anthony, Harry R. Brown, Joseph Johnson, Elmer Watts, Earl Crump, Jonathan R. Thomas, George Emerdig Diggs, Marvin A. Bell, Lucius Walden, James A. Thomas, Claude Wheeler, Albert Calhoun, Robert G. Harris, Compton V. Chapman, Loren A. Bradford, Harry H. Marks, Harry Fulton Cornish, Walter Jackson, Grover C. Manifee, Ransom Cogwell, E. S. Maybry, Charles White, Oscar Tibbs, John Francis Rivers, Joshua Poston, Everett Clay, Clarence Lincoln, Harry Wells, Walter Thornton, Lester Bening, Harry C. Fields, Harold A. Redrick, Harold T. Estes, Conrad Otto James, Robert Andrews, Leroy P. Bird, Ernest Amos, Ben Richardson, Alfred Gabriel. DIVISION NO. THREE Otha Blue, Allen G. Coleman, Donald Parker, Hubert C. Gater, John L. Tolbert, Charlie Roy Carroll, Levi Jordan, Chester Jones, Adam Newcomb, Joseph Edmond, Earl A. Bundy, William A. Hanna, Perry E. Williams, Robt F. Hayes, Joseph L. Johnson, Mardy Mabean, Samuel Roberts Roane, Charlie Otha Banks, Frank Parker, Miles Carey, Burns McQuerry, Donald C. Thomas, Emanuel Welch, Ben Smith, Ralph White, Melvin W. Trotter, Luther Wilson, Robt. Hooks, Sam P. Mathews, James H. Blackwell, John Wesley Estelle, James Thomas Gray, Prince McGruder DIVISION NO. FOUR. Elroy E. Hogsette, Albert J. O. Moore, Bruce Baker, Joseph C. Mitchell, Festus T. Stone, Lucius Ashby, Joseph E. Coates. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Jessie Davis. A very interesting evening was spent. Will meet next week with Miss Gertrude Hyde. Light refreshments were served. MASON CITY, IOWA Mason City gave ten more of her colored boys to Uacle Sam today. The men who had to leave were George Washington Edwards, Eldist Stormy Walds, Orrison Tiffin, Johnie White, Glenn Slaughter, Willie Baker, Will Gardner, Pete Haynes, George Hudson, Ernest Penney. The Colored Acme Band marched the boys to the depot. A large crowd both colored and white were there to give them presents and send them in good spirits. On July 8 a banquet was given in honor of the boys who had to go to DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1918. 1910 Mrs. Gertrude E. Durden-Rush, Chairman of the Department of Law and Legislation of the National Association of Colored Women. As head of this department, Mrs. Rush will have charge of all the legal work of the National Association of Colored Women and of the Douglass. Camp Dodge. There was also a dance given in their honor and the proceeds were given them. Messrs. John D. Reeler and Virgil Warren have returned from Council Bluffs where they attended Grand Lodge of the Masonies. Mrs. Harry Mitchell has returned from Des Moines where she had been staying with her husband, Corporate Harry Mitchell, who is now somewhere in France. Mrs. Bernice Eaton is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Sr. Mrs. Eaton for the past year has been in Omaha, Nebr., where she has been playing and singing. She is recognized as one of the best piano players in the Middle West. Mrs. Fred Wright has friends, "Miss Jessie Walker and Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemmon, manufacturers of ladies hair restorer and hair goods, noted for her great charitable work among the colored people in all parts of the country," ising her. Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemmon lives in New York. She has given $10,000 to army funds. Mrs. Wm. Baker is here visitng Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Sr. Mrs. Susie Cull is here from Springfield, Ill., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ewing. IOWA MASONIC GRAND LODGE. The 31st Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. opened its regular communication in the hall of Twin City Lodge in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at 9:45 A. M. with all of the elective Grand Officers present and most of the appointed officers. A lodge of Master Masons was opened, after which a grand lodge was set up. Then the Grand Master appointed the following committees: On Credentials—Geo. L. Suter of Marshaltown, J. A. Wilson of Des Moines, S. F. Johnson of Keokuk. On Dispensations and Charter—W. P. Wade of Omaha, Nebr., C. C. Gilmore of Marshaltown, V. Warren of Mason City. On Grand Master Address—A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa, I. L. Brown of Marshaltown, R. S. Taylor of Davenport. On Appeals and Grievances—John L. Thompson of Des Moines, John A. Spencer of Grinnell, F. L. Barnett of Omaha, W. P. Wade of Omaha, A. Stewart of Council Bluffs. On Jurisprudence—S. Joe Brown of Des Moines; John L. Thompson of Des Moines, W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, John D. Beeler of Mason City. On Returns—L. D. Lowery of Cedar Rapids, C. C. Dickenson of Omaha, Neb., O. South of Davenport. On Fraternal Dead—C. B. Woods of Des Moines, S. A. Watkins of Sioux City. Auditing—H. E. Williams of Ottumwa, Geo. L. Suter of Marshalltown. Official Press Reporter—A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa. Introduction Committee—H. Warner of Mason City, A. Stewart of Council Bluffs, C. Steppe of Ft. Dodge. The balance of the day was taken up in reports of the Grand Master and all the other officers. In the evening at the A. M. E. church the public reception was extended. Those appearing was a select choir of Master Masons from Omaha, Nebr., Lodge. The welcome address that was to have been by the mayor was delivered by Attorney Tinsley. Mr. A. Stewart welcomed us here on behalf of the Twin City Lodge. Response by Hon. Geo. H. Woodson. Attorney A. G. Clark of Oakaloosa presided. Solo by Mrs. Hazel Turner. Remarks by Grand Master Gross. Wednesday was taken up in receiving the various reports and making new laws. In the evening a Lodge of Sorrow was held at the Baptist church. A Lodge Home at Anacosta, D.C. It will be her business to be on the alert for all legislation wherein the Negro is affected as a race and to sward off or encourage the same as the case may be. Des Moines is very proud-of this high honor bestowed upon one so deserving of this honor as Mrs. Rush. of Sorrow was opened by Grand Master and Roll of Honored Dead was read. Music by the Rescue Quartette. Address by Dr. R. S. Taylor of Davenport, then the balance of the time was taken up in cologizing the life of Past Grand Master Joseph H. Shepard by all the Past Grand Masters present except John L. Thompson. Each tribute was fine, especially Atty. S. Joe Brown. Thursday was taken in finishing the various reports and the selection of next meeting place and election of officers. Des Moines, Waterloo and Clinton extended invitations. On the first ballot Des Moines won. The following officers were elected: G. M., W. W. Gross of Keokuk; R. W. G., S. W., John A. Spencer of Grinnell; R. W. G. J. W., W. P. Wade of Omaha, Nebr.; G. Treasurer, John D. Reeler of Mason City; G. Secretary, H. W. Rose of Dubuque; G. Custodian, C. C. Johnson of Des Moines. We did not get all the names of the appointed officers. The Grand Lodge bought $500 in U. S. Gov. W. S. Stamps and made some good laws. It was a good session, well attended. In the evening a grand ball at, which 400 tripped the light fantastic. CITY FAREWELL ACCORDED TO COLORED MEN. Auto Dealers Arrange an Excellent Parade. Thirteen Go to Camp Dodge. Big Loyalty Feast at Colored People's Banquet. Thirteen colored men left Fort Dodge at 11:00 a. m. today for Camp Dodge where they will go into military service. The procession which escorted them to the station was unique among the many ones that have been held in the past year for this is the first time that colored men have been included in a body in the draftees from Webster county. The colored community to the number of over two hundred turned out enmasse to take their boys to the train and the Fort Dodge Automobile Dealers Association, the Retail Men's Association and the Fort Dodge Military Band and fife and drum corps which headed the procession made up the parade. The Colored Women's Red Cross Auxiliary marched in a body back of the drafted men and in their white gowns and caps they made an impressive sight. The Fort Dodge Improvement Society, composed of colored people, followed, and in addition to those who marched many rode in autos. The Stars and Stripes, the flags of the allies and the banners of the different organizations added to the effect of the parade. The members of the Canteen Service Committee met the drafted men at the station and just before the train pulled out, all joined in singing war songs and the old time darky melodies. The scene was an affecting one and as the farewells were said many tears were shed. Patriotism Featured Banquet. Two hundred colored people of the community gathered at the armory last night to join in a farewell banquet and reception to the drafted men. The evening's festivities had been arranged and cared for by the Fort Dodge Improvement Club, an organization of colored people. Mayor J. F. Ford spoke of the patriotism shown by the colored people and their place of recognition among the country's citizenship. Attorney S. Joe Brown, of Des Moines, was the principal speaker of the evening, and his address, which appears on another page of the paper, was full of patriotic sentiments and explained the negro's part in this war. Mr. Brown is an excellent speaker and he was loudly applauded. Tuskegee Representative Brought Message. C. B. Hosmer, field secretary of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Alabama, was in the city, and was a very interesting speaker—Fort Dodge Messenger. OTTUMWA, IOWA. (Special to Bystander. Aside from numerous receptions given by the colored people, the Commercial Association gave a luncheon Monday noon in the beautiful dining room of the Commercial Club. The tables were decorated and flags and flowers and the colored selectives with the ministers of the city and directors of the Association, dined together. Two hours before time to go hundreds of citizens gathered at the city park to bid farewell to the boys. The First Cavalry band gave a concert, playing a number of patriotic airs. The boys were lined up and their pictures taken, then preceded by the band and a large contingent of the G. A. R. they marched to the station, followed by citizens walking and in autos. Business was suspended in many places and flags hung from every window. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. John L. Thompson. In Cedar Rapids, the Parlor City, we found about 1,000, colored people of which number 29 have been called in the last draft to be sent to Camp Dodge on the 16th. The reason why they are sending so many is that there were more drawn in the first draft from this city because Lynn County had already exceeded her quota. Within the last few years more than 500 colored people have come into this city. Many are working in the large oat meal factories, packing house and other large enterprises in this city. Cedar Rapids is a beautiful city of about fifty thousand population. There are two colored churches, the A. M. E. and Baptist. The former pastored by an old friend, Rev. J. P. Sims, the latter by Rev. Crushon, and they both have good attendance and their churches are keeping abreast with the changed conditions of our country. In fact, the people of Cedar Rapids are keenly alive to the great war and are doing their part to help carry on the same. The secret societies here are flourishing. The Masons own their ground and contemplate erecting a Temple. The K. of P.'s are doing well. Mr. W. H. Milligan still lives on his truck garden about a mile from the city. His fruit has been particularly good and plentiful this year. His bees are doing well, also his chickens. Rev. A. Ford still lives here and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harrison are at the same place. Mrs. Harrison is still our agent. They entertained Ye Editor at dinner while there. Mr. French Perkins is still here. T. K. Lowery is doing well. His brother, L. D. Lowery, is still in the U. S. mail service as carrier. Mr. A. W. Jones, 730 8th St. W., is in the grocery business and doing nicely. Mr. Rush is still working in the factory. Mr. Harry Fields is working in one of the factories. One of his daughters, Miss Murle, taught last year in Piney Woods school, of which Prof. Laurence C. Jones is only She will return to take up the same work this fall. Mr. Field's only son is in the draft and is station at Camp Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Gresham live here and he is still on the road. They own a lovely home. Marshall Perkins, one of the Pioneer Restaurant men and one of the most successful negroes, who has been in the business here for many years, sold out. He has bought himself an auto. Mr. Thomas Jackson is still in the barber business. Mr. W. H. Lavelle has moved to 280 A Ave. W. Mr. John Blakley, formerly of Buruxton, who has been ill for some time, is improving. Mrs. Ruth Steele, also of Buxton, has recently been married to Mr. Williams. Dr. W. H. Besheres, the dentist, has taken unto himself a wife, who was formerly Miss Helen Dameron of Des Moines. They are doing nicely. Mr. J. A. Baker and son have opened up a new barber shop, pool room and restaurant at 216 S. lst St. E. He formerly lived in Des Moines and we hope for him success. Mr. O. J. Smith runs a rooming house and is doing well. Mr. Chas. Tolbert, formerly of Des Moines, is here, also Mr. Wm. Robinson. Both are doing well. Mr. G. W. Shipley, 816 7th Ave W. is doing nicely. J. B. Nelson is still running his barber shop and doing well. He is a race man. As we have a regular agent in this town we will chronicle the news each week. Our next stop was in Iowa City where once was located the Iowa State Capitol. Here is located our large State University with its many beautiful buildings. There are about 15 colored girls and boys attending this University in the various departments. Mr. J. W. Thompson, a former graduate of this University, is still working at one of the large college flats. Mrs. H. R. Moore is still running her hair dressing parlor and is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Dunegan are running a rooming house. Mr. H. H. Alberts is a successful contractor and he is kept busy. He is an active race man. Mr. Oscar Knighten is doing well. The university one colored --- The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents church here, the A. M. E. I do not recall the name of the local pastor. At this time the church is not doing so well because the students are the life and support of it. They being away on their vacations, hence things are rather quiet. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Joe Robinson and daughter, Alberta Robinson, of Hooking, passed through Albia enroult to Ottumwa on Monday, looking after her hair dressing business. The following persons were in attendance at the Hariss and King nuptial on Sunday, July 6th. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Douden, Mr. and Mrs. Moss Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington, Mrs. W. M. King and son, Lawrence, Mrs. Jas. W. Godly. Mr. John E. Lewis, who has been visiting at the parental B. T. Lewis home, has left for St. Louis to visit relatives before leaving for Madison, Wis. Mr. Thomas Davis of Ottumwa passed through Albia Saturday enroult to his home. Miss Sadie Lewis visited over Sunday in Moulton with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Eldist Walls of Mason City arrived in Albia Monday at the home of Mrs. Wall's parents, B. T. Lewis and left Tuesday for Moulton for a visit with Mr. Wall's parents, before going to Des Moines to Camp Dodge, having been called to colors. A quite wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. Mary Harris on Sunday afternoon when her daughter, Miss Edith, was united in marriage to Mr. C. King of Buxton. Mr. Donald Thomas of Des Moines visited at his parental home before entering Camp Dodge in Des Moines. The following invitation was given by the club of Hocking to the Albia club for the entertainment of the two Hoocking boys to go to Camp Dodge: "Your club is cordially invited to attend the banquet given at Miner Hall in Hoocking Town, Friday evening at 7 oclock. Pres., Mrs. Oscar Roper, Sec., Mrs. Mable Robinson.' A number of Albians attended. Miss Alberta Robinson was an over Sunday visitor in Chariton Sunday. Miss Nettie Finks, and Mr. Luke Moseley Lewis of Hiteman were Sunday visitors in Albia. Mrs. Nora Gorshon of Hiteman spent the week at the Henry Jones home. 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Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes; all societies, all religious de the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all personel whims or ideas. EDITORIALS COLORED TRAINED NURSES WILL BE SENT ABROAD. After much agitation and protest on the part of the colored people in various part of the country the authorities at Washington have agreed to send colored trained nurses abroad to serve with the American troops. There are between five hundred and six hundred trained nurses in New York City alone, and they all are anxious and ready to serve abroad, but because of alleged racial discrimination permission was withheld for colored nurses till now. Georgian From Mississippi Who Refused to Drill Company in Line with Colored Soldiers Dishonorably Discharged From Army. Little Rock, Ark., June 29—By virtue of a telegraphic communication from the War Department received at headquarters at Camp Pike yesterday, Captain Engene C. Rowan, late of the 1923 Depot Brigade, was dismissed from the service and Lieutenant Robert H. Hall, formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y., was dismissed and given a sentence at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Captain Rowan's case attracted considerable attention while it was before a general court martial several months ago, because it was the first time the color line has figured in a national army court. Captain Rowan was charged with having refused to obey an order issued by the brigade commander, calling for a troop formation, because it was asserted both colored and white soldiers were included in the formation. The officer is a native of Georgia, but has immortalized him in Minnesota. Lieutenant Hall deserted his organization late in February. Several days after his desertion a check-up of the mess fund revealed shortages amounting to about $7,000. He was arrested in San Francisco and brought back to camp. Hall is a native of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Burns' Letter. Here is a letter that is certain to prove of interest to people in this vicinity, as cases of this sort occur in almost every neighborhood, and people should know what to do in like circumstances: Savannah, Mo., Oct. 12, 1916. "I used a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago and it cured of fux (dysentery). I had another attack of the same complaint three or four years ago and a few doses of this remedy cured me. I have recommended Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to dozens of people since I first used it." NOTICE. The Bystander representative will be in the following towns and each subscriber is asked to please be prepared to see him. Monday, July 22—Galesburg, Ill.; Tuesday, 23rd, Monmouth, Ill.; Wednesday, 24th, Burlington, Ia.; Thursday, 25th, Ft. Madison; Friday, 26th, Keokuk; Monday, 29th, Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant; Tuesday, 30th, Ottumwa, Ia. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Special to the Bystander.—The series of meetings conducted by the Rev. Mrs. O. S. Snellgro, evangelist and prophetess, at the A. M. E. church in this city last week, was the means of several connecting themselves with the church. We feel that the evangelist has been a blessing to our people and to our church, as the church doors have been closed since last September, as we have been without a pastor. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Rev. W. W. Stewart of Ottumwa pased through our city Wednesday and preached for us Wednesday night. The entertainment given Saturday night by Bro. Joe Saunders and committee proved to be quite a success. Sunday was a beautiful day and both services were well attended. Mrs. Lizzie Price left Saturday morning for Chieago to visit her son, Mr. J. Price. Mr. John Longly is reported very poorly at this writing. Mr. Cerya Noah had an operation on his neck and is very much improved. Mr. Jeter and family and Miss Dessie Jamestown motored to Des Moines Sunday. Mr. Guy Noah, who has been absent for some time from the city, spent a few days at the parental home, Mr. Wm. Noah, before leaving for Camp. Mr. Clifford Terrell of Lexington, Mo., is in the city visiting his father and old friends. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Mary Pinchback, Bessie Nash and Lucele Martin. The farewell reception given in honor of our boys who left Tuesday morning was largely attended. Many from the nearby towns were present. The church was very beautifully decorated with the national colors. The program given was as follows: "My Country 'Tis of Thee'" led by Sister Bessie Lee. Scripture reading—Bro. J. L. Nash. Invocation—Rev. M. Carrington. Song, "Onward Christian Soldiers," by choir. Opening address by Bro. S. H. Jones. Five minute talk by Rev. Woods. Five minute talk by Wm. Cobbs. Recitation by Dorothy Jones. Recitation by Isabella Conely. Five minute talk by Mrs. Louise Baker. Address by Mr. Clifford Terrell in behalf of departing soldiers. Reading—Mrs. Edna Hicks Baker. Farewell to soldiers—Mrs. S. Noah. Closing reamrks by Rev. M. Carrington. Mrs. Jenning Hup of Canton, Ill., is visiting in the city. Those who left Tuesday morning are as follows: Mr. Lennwood Ward, Guy Noah, Frank Conely, Johany Leek, Finis Miner, Mr. Clifford Terrell, Ezra Reed, Syrus Downing, Geo. Johnson, Payton White, Lexington, Mo., Walter Smith, Oldest Walls, Moulton, Iowa. 'Mr. Brown of Mystic was visiting his son, E. F. Brown, of this city. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Martin were visiting in Mystic Sunday. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. Rev. Boyd, son and his wife and little girl are visiting their parents. Mrs. G. Payne and two daughters spent Sunday with Mrs. W. Morton in South Rock Island. Mr. L. Hunter is going to leave soon for Chicago. Sunday evening there was a large attendance at Rev Boyd's church. A large number from here took in the dance in Davenport Monday, July 15. It was in honor of the drafted boys. E. Bain, J. Bain, L. Henry of Davenport and B. Edmunds spent Sunday in Muscatine. L. Henry and B. Edmunds were the guests of Mrs. T. Grooms. E. Bain and J. Bain went down on the stater Sidney to Muscatine. Mrs. O. Jackson is on the sick list this week. this week. A large number here showed their patriotism Friday. July 12th, in Davenport at a reception in honor of the drafted boys. A number fro mhere went Tuesday morning to Davenport to see the twenty-cight boys off. Mr. C. M. Campbell is in our city again! The Trustee Aid gave a social at the home of Mr. K. Brycek. A farewell birthday gift in honor of A. Maverson is a house at Moe. Hobbs. All rpresent had a nice time, only sorry to see him leave. M. Brown was more so than anyone else as he was her best friend. A. Mayweather departed Sunday evening for his home at Waterloo. He was to leave Tuesday morning for Camp. A bunch of girls went to the station with him and I suppose kissed him goodbye. Those that lost their sweethearts should not get the drafted blues, as they will be back some day. CLINTON, IOWA The concert given at Bethel A. M. E. church on July 2nd under the direction of Mrs. Mayme Wililams, was a success. The program was one of merit. Clinton's first quota of colored boys to leave for war service, left Tuesday morning at 6:30 for Camp Dodge. The boys left the exemption offices, the procession headed by the Citizens band, drum corps, and members of the Clinton Commercial Club. A large crowd was at the depot to bid them God Speed. Those going away were Wm. Mann, captain, Frank C. Lewis, Fred Judon, Wm. Hood, Orrin Simmons, Earl Junkins and Fred Douglass. Rev. W. W. Williams officinated at the wedding of Mr. Chas. Clay and Miss Edith Junkins Thursday evening, July 11th, the 'ceremony taking place at the A. M. E. parsonage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Junkins. Miss Josephine Evans of Laurel, IMss., is spending a portion of the summer in Clinton. Mrs. Jas. Crowder of Oskaloosa and Miss Luba Gwinn of Washington, Ia., were married at the A. M. E. parsonage Friday afternoon, July 12th, the Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. M. A. Brown of Oskaloosa, was a guest of Mr. Frank Matthews, 316 Maple Avenue, the past week. The concert given Thursday evening, July 11th, by Messrs. Chas. Thompson and Wilbur Toney was a pleasing event. A large crowd was present, and a neat sum realized. Death following an illness of four months' duration came on July 5th to Miss Alice Jones, aged 16 years, daughter of Mrs. Frank Jones of 314 DeWitt St. Left to survive her, besides her mother, are three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Clay, Florence and Helen, and one brother, Arthur. Her funeral was held from the Second Baptist church, Rev. G. W. Slater officiating. Mrs. Wm. Jackson, 224 DeWitt St., passed away at her home on July 5th, after a short illness. Mrs. Jackson was Carrie Duston, born at Iowa City, Oct. 28, 1876. Four children are left with the father to mourn her death, Gladys of Chicago, William, Helen and Marguerite of Clinton. Two sisters and two brothers also survive, Mary and Robert of Rock Island, Dora of Iowa City and Eugene of Washington state. Services were held from Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. Mr. J. N. Hancock of Morrison, a former business man in Clinton, passed away at Agatha, hospital last week, after several weeks' illness. Interment was made in Springdale cemetery. Mrs. May Thompson and Mrs. Mayme Williams are confined to their homes on account of illness. Friends of Mr. S. S. Furr of Newport News, Va., have received word of his wife's death, which took place at Athens, Alabama, May 31st. Miss E. I. Wilson of Keokuk, and Miss Ruth Brown of Marshalltown, are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. About the biggest farewell extended to the soldier boys was given Monday evening to the 7 boys who left Tuesday for amp Dodge. At 7 o'clock a splen-enoyed by over 200 people. Honored guests, besides: th ebows, were members of the G. A. R., Ladies of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. At the conclusion of the banquet a highly entertaining musical program was rendered interspersed-with addresses. Rev. G. W. Slater and Hon. L. F. Sutton delivered stirring patriotic addresses. A collection of $22.65 was given to the boys. The rest of the evening was given over to a delightful dance. A neat sum was realized from refreshment sales which will be given to the Red Cross. Much credit is due Mr. Geo. Robinson, general chairman, and his very capable corps of ladies. A. A. Bush presided as toast master of the occasion. Miss Gilla Robinson entertained at dinner Sunday evening as a courtesy to her nephew, Mr. Wm. Mann, who left Tuesday for Camp Dodge. Covers were laid for nine persons. Mr. Curtis Bush came from Chicago for the boys' farewell. A. A. Bush has been apointed assistant organizer, for negro work for Clinton county, by the United States food administration. There were primitive dishes which distributed the water. Poison for Rabbits. Poisoning by means of poison- ified grain is said to be an effective means of checking the increase of rabbits in certain parts of the British country. Palm for Rabbit Why We Fight No. 6 Because German Lost of Conquest Messages in Many Ways Our Very National Existence By CLARENCE L. SPEED Secretary of the War Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago Any one of the reasons why we are at war with Germany, mentioned in previous articles of this series, would be sufficient justification for this nation taking up arms. Only extreme patience, coupled, often, with complete failure to recognize the seriousness of the German menace to America and the world, kept the United States out of the war for nearly three years before it finally decided to join in. In fact justification for war with Germany existed years before the conflict in Europe was begun. It has been shown that Germany, for years, had been plotting with our borders, encouraging, immigrants to became citizens and at the same time remain faithful to the kaiser. She allied our land with spies and agents of disorganization when, to all subward appearances, relations between America and Germany, were of the most friendly character. From evidence supplied by the Germans themselves, it has been shown that Germany's doctrine that might alone is right would menace the very independence of the United States just as surely as it destroyed that of Berbia and Belgium, just as soon as Germany felt herself strong enough to make a formal attack. German lust of conquest knew no bounds. Events of the last year have proven that Germany, having split the world in half by her creation of a Mittelteuropa, extending from the Baltic almost to the Persian gulf, was planning to devour the halves separately. The fact that our half of the world was being reserved for dessert was all the more reason why we should enter the war while a part, at least, of the other half was still making resistance. Finally, when the collapse of Russis revealed the fact that Germany was fighting, not a war of self-preservation, but one of conquest pure and simple, and that the freedom of the entire world was menaced, any question of why we are fighting seemed superfluous. The military party in Germany started the war because it believed the time rine for conquest. Proof that ambition, and not consideration of its own safety, prompted Germany to begin the war is given by the fact that Serbia and Belgium, two helpless little nations, were the first attacked. Germany had under no compulsion, signed a solemn treaty to protect the neutrality of Belgium. When she branded this treaty "a scrap of paper," she gave proof that all her treaties would be so considered when her interests demanded. In other words Germany's invasion of Belgium meant the tearing up of every treaty which existed between Germany and other nations. It was ample justification for America going to war at that moment. This did not spur America at the time, but Germany's cruelties in Belgium, surpassing anything ever before known in modern history, gave further evidence that the world was not safe as long as such a government existed in it. Then came Germany's conduct on the sea. With her battlefield cravenly seeking shelter behind the defenses of the Kiel canal, Germany sent out her submarines and began a war on unarmed merchantmen. Women and children were her victims. American citizens by the score went down to death on the Lusitania. The United States made a protest, and Germany promised to mend her ways. This she did, for a time, until she could build a fleet of bigger and better submarines, and then her pirate sea warfare broke out with fresh vigor. How could we keep out of war when Germany, after ruthlessly killing our citizens, deliberately closed the sea to us? German plotters and spies, under the direct leadership of the German ambassador to this country, worked almost openly, blowing up industrial plants, sinking ships in our harbors, and menacing railroads and canals. Germany, spurred by successes, openly began to announce plans for disciplining the United States. She scoffed at the Monroe doctrine, and tried to create a German state in Brazil which, in time would be strong enough to bring about a revolution and overthrow democratic government there. By her huge armaments, her disregard of treaties, and her evident reliance on force alone, Germany was rapidly making the world an unsafe place in which to live, forcing all other nations to adopt the military system, or be at her mercy. The German ambition to force German kultur on the remainder of the world was well exploited. Kultur, to the German mind, was not what culture is to us. It was the whole German system, of government, of commercialism and of life. 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We wish that every subscriber in the city would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their denquent subscriptions as we need the money. When in our city stop at the Despoines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything sw, clean and neat. Don't forget the face, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 618. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. Cooper, 1312 Center St. The month of June was a busy month in this church—the entertaining of the W. M. M. Conv. Chicago Conf. branch, preparations for the Big Four tally and the accustomed duties that come to a connectional church engrossed the attention of the working part of the church. The convention was enjoyed by all who attended. The deep spiritual fervor and zeal, which general characters true church workers, was in evidence. There were 32 delegates and a large number of visitors present from every nook and cranny of the great Chicago Conf. $1,580.09 was laid on the table for the sacred cause of missions, with 36 charges yet to report in September at the seat of the Annual conf. Evanston, Ill. The members of St. Paul were royal in their entertainment to the visitors. Mrs. Birt, who was chief hostess to the convention, feels grateful to all, and wishes that she might pat every one on the back for their splendid support. Rev. Julian C. Caldwell spent Sunday and Monday of last week with Rev. Birt. He preached both morning and evening and lectured to the young people on Monday evening. A grand reception was tendered him by the A. E. League. Dr. Caldwell spoke in the highest terms of the local League, which boasts of having 2 Christian Eneavor Experts and 4 Committee Chairmen who have passed the efficiency test. C. E. enthuisiasm ran high at the lecture. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sampon Brooks of Baltimore, Md., were ecoure to Des Moines last week to visit at the paronage. Stopping at Excelsior Springs mo., for a few days' rest, found Bishop Tyree, who had gone there some few days previously for his health, very ill, and at his request Dr. Brooks accompanied the good Bishop to his home in Nashville, Tenn. Bishop Tyree is preiding over the 1st Episcopal Dist., including the N. Y. and New England confs. Bishop I. N. Ross, who on account of the war has not been able to get his confs. in West Africa, is aging Bishop Tyree. Dr. Brooks hopes to visit Des Moines in the near future when we shall have entered our new st. Paul. Rev. Birt filled his pulpit at the morning and evening services. He brought messages of hope and inspiration to those present. He told of his visit to Wilforce, encouraged parents to send their children to higher schools of learning, make sacrifices in order to send them. Environment plays a large part in training, no parent is able to cope with the situation in their own community. Let these boys and girls get a touch of Negro culture in our Negro colleges. Dr. Du Boise says in the July Crisis: 'If the Negro is to survive in the world of thought the foundation for his future must be laid in the Negro University. Let these children get a touch of good, strong Negro culture and we will have fewer social break downs and happier mothers and fathers. Make the sacrifice, educate your children. If you do not they will in most cases seek the education the dance halls and brothels offer. Dr. Du Boise's statement will be noted with care. Let the men of Fisk, Wilberforce and other schools of color in these parts take notice and act accordingly. The Big Four Rally terminates Sunday. Let all loyal members be in their places, and give service. We are in a great struggle. Close ranks stand fast. Choir will serve dinner in the dining hall. Fine menu. U. B. F. Lodge will have their annual sermon at St. Paul Sunday. Rev. Birt will preach. The pastor with other friends and members of St. Paul rejoice to know of the success of Mr. Baker Dixon, who is instructor at Prairie View Normal School, Texas, and whom the government has honored in a way of promotion. Mr. Dixon is a member of St. Paul and a subscriber to the Building Fund. The Mary B. Talbert Club will 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. J W. SMITH, Prop. with Mrs. George Mason, 1183 W. 14th St. Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, President. Many social affairs were given the past week in honor of our drafted boys who went to Camp Dodge Tuesday morning. The Annual Thanksgiving service of the S. M. T. & U. B. F. will be held at St. Pauls A. M. E. church, 2nd and Center, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. All friends are invited to attend. The Step Lively Girls Club met last Tuesday evening in an interesting meeting with Miss Grace Harris. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be July 23 at the home of Miss Zella White on 14th St. Place. Mr. Edward Ross, Secretary Park Street Branch Army Y. M. C. A., will deliver an address at the A. M. E. Zion chuch, 15th and Shaw streets, Sunday at 3 P. M. Everybody cordially invited to attend. Mr. C. B. Hosmer, Field Secretary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., was in our city this week in the interest of Tuskegee. He made a very pleasant call at the Bystander Office. Atty. S. Joe Brown was called to Ft. Dodge Monday where he addressed two patriotic meetings in honor of the young Negroes from Webster County who have been selected for military service and who left Tuesday morning for Camp Dodge. Atty. Brown's address has been printed in full in the Fort Dodge Messenger. Baby Howard Redmon Kelso was the fortunate baby in the Baby Contest at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Thursday evening. He received the prize, which was a kiddie coaster, for having the highest number of votes which was 500. So even a four months' old baby is doing its bit to help put St. Paul over the top. Madam C. J. Walker, America's millionaire Negro woman, gave her stereopticon lecture Thursday evening at Plymouth Congregational church (white) for the benefit of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Fund of the N. A. C. W. and the "cootie" garment fund of the Chas. Young Auxiliary of the American Red Cross. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and her guest, Mme. C. J. Walker, have returned from the meeting of the N. A. C. W. at Denver, Colo. On their way back they stopped over in Omaha where Madame Walker gave her famous stereopticon lecture at the A. M. E. church which was crowded to its full capacity. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Robinson of 1342 East 17th St., entertained 23 members of the Purity Club at their home. The table was decorated with flowers and candlestick. The club guests were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miller and Miss Pamelia Berry, Rev. Green, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hanger and Miss Etta Hanger from Ohio. Mrs. Wm. Hampton, of Norfolk, Va., arrived in the city last Wednesday to visit with her mother-in-law, Mrs. C. L. Hampton, 817 Chestnut. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton were just recently married at the home of the bride's parents in Norfolk, Va., where Mr. Hampton was in training as a soldier in the U. S. Army, from which he has received an honorable discharge, but has been working for the government since his discharge. He is expected home in a few weeks. Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. If you have any troubles of this sort, give them a trial and realize for yourself what a first class medicine will do for you. They only cost a quarter. Miss Lillian Neal has purchased the Rhodes Restaurant on 12th and Center streets, where she has been employed for some time. Miss Neal is a graduate from Decatur, Iowa, high school, and a self made young woman. She was assistant post mistress in Buxton, Iowa, clerk in the department store of the same city and for several years was employed in the Wheelock China. Store. With her past experience she will be able to please her customers. Give her a call. Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey-Davis of Chicago, National Organizer of the N. A. C. W., founder of the Phyllis Wheatly home in Chicago, Second Ward Leader of the Council of National Defence Women's Committee, Illinois, an ardent suffragist, is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Rush, the newly elected chairman of the Department of Law and Legislation of the N. A. C. W. While in the city Mrs. Davis will give a lecture to the boys at Camp Dodge. She left the city Friday but will return sometime in the fall on a lecture tcur. Rev. M. Toomey preached a spiritual sermon both morning and evening at Frank F. Fowler EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Successor to JONES & SAMUELS Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - Iowa THE BYSTANDER Union Baptist Church. God sent a blessing and added two souls to the church. The Brotherhood was organized on last Wednesday evening with fourteen men. The Morning Glory Band was organized last Wednesday afternoon with 15 children. Mrs. P. Tate is instructor of the band. Miss Bertha Peterson, President. The Church Improvement Club met last Tuesday evening with Mrs. G. Boasley, 839 W. 11th. A large number attended. NEWS FROM 366TH INFANTRY "OVER THERE". Mrs. E. J. Mixon of 840 W. 13th St. received a letter from iFirst Lieutenant C. J. Adams of K Company, 366th Infantry, which was stationed at Camp Dodge. In his letter he states that passage had been comparatively slow and that a good many of eht boys had been seasick. Otherwise everything had been moving alone fine. Lieut. Adams has formerly had nine years' experience in post office, hence from his experiences as such he has been post master on the boat going over. Editor and Mrs. J. L. Thompson have also received a letter from Capt. A. N. May, L Co, 366th Inf. People like to go to Bethel because Bethel means the House of God. After the big spiritual feast under the preaching of Rev. J. B. Perry the fire is still burning. Four were added to the Church Sunday morning and were baptized at the church and one was added at prayer meeting Wednesday night. The Young People's meeting at 6:30 each Sunday evening is well worth your presence. Hear the young converts tell the "Old, Old Story" anew. Next Wednesday evening the prophetess Rev. O. Snellgro will preach. She is from California, the woman who in 1904 predicted the present European and American war. Come early and get a seat. Galveston, Tevas, July 16, 1918. Via New Orleans. Mr. A. B. Dixon, Mr. F. V. Bledoe and Mr. W. Wagner, acting First Lieutenants of the mechanical detachment of the first truck train of the U. S., have been appointed as assistant consuls of mechanism under the U. S. Gov't at the Republic of Nicaragua. The three Des Moines boys will sail from New Orleans on Sept. 3, 1918, for Nicaragua to perform their duties for their country. A. A. KITCHEON, Chief of Mechanical Duties of Foreign Territory. Mrs. Mattie Henderson was born in Moberly, Mo., Jan. 2, 1896, age 22 years, 5 months and 11 days. She became a Christian in 1910 and joined the Baptist church at Foster, Iowa. Her present membership at Rock Island, Ill. She was taken sick last January and was not able to get to church since being here. She wanted to join the Union Baptist church. She departed this life July 12, 1918. She leaves a husband, two children, a father, two brothers, a step mother, and other relatives and friends to mourn her demise. Rev. Green, Rev. Reynolds officiated. Frank F. Fowler, Undertaker. Funeral services at Union Baptist Church. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. DEATH LIST JULY 1 to JULY 15. Willie Sams, July 10, 1918, Valley Junction, age 29. Laurel Hill Cemetery. Funeral services at Undertaking Parlor. Henderson Terrell, July 10, 1918, 518 East 2nd St., age 93. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Adlina Johnson, July 10, 1918, 624 East 2nd St., age 2 days. Interment Glendale Cemetery. Mattie Henderson, July 12, 1918, 1705 Des Moines St., age 22. Interment Glendale Cemetery. Dr. J. A. Jefferson wishes to state that no charges are made for measurement and weighing of children under five years of age. Parents whose children have been assigned to him should bring them to his office at their earliest convenience. 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OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Hang the Expense! WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sta. G. W. Kobinson, 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. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. M. Toomey, 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. Fifteenth and Shaw. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Prayer and Class Meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, 11th and Center Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. 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. Mrs. Minnie Rainey 616 Des Moines Street OREO HAIR DRESSER Call Maple 3669 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I USE THE OREO SYSTEM NOTICE TO PUBLIC. 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While in the: city ho ‘was’ entérthined by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madison, also by ‘tho Mutual Aid Club st the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowrie. Mrs. Viola Anderson spent Saturday and Sunday “in: Des. Moines’ visiting frivads. Mrs. Gussie Askew and Miss Smith of Bifaula, Ala. are visiting at the home’ of the former’s daughter, Mrs. ‘Walter Madison. ‘Mra! Edwin Gater and two daughters, Louise and Marthathena, have returned from a pleasant visit in Des Moines. Mr; and Mrs. M. D. Lowrie enter- taided at their home, 220 11th St., last ‘Wednesday evening complimentary to Mrs. Lowrie and Mrs. Oliver. The beautiful prizes for the whist games were won by Mrs. Geo. Gater and Mr. Walter Madison. The booby prizes by Mrs. Oliver and Mr. Robert Harris. At a'late hour the guests left, expressing tRemselves as being royally entertained. ‘Mzs. Walter Madison was hostess to the Mutual Aid Club on Thursday even- ing. Mrs. Oliver, Mrs, Askew and Miss Smith were present and addressed the cfub in very pleasing manner. The club started knitting a quilt, which will be presented to the colored soldiers in the hospital. ‘The Red Cross of the city has invited the club to join with them in the great work of preparing things for the soldiers. A reception to the colored boys who are caled to the colors this month, was Held at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Gater on Kellogg Ave. by the colored citizens of Ames, Five young men will leave this little city: Mr. Robert Harris, Dr. Richardson, Leslie Braxton, Paul Martin and Clifford Buith. -Mr. Peters of Rockwell City passed through the city and stopped off a few hours on business. Ho was traveling in hie auto. ‘Mr. and Mrs. H, Williams, Miss Hen- ‘d6reon and Dr. 8: Richardson of Boone attended the reception for the Ames young men callod to report this week. Dr. Richardson being a gtaduate from the Iowa State College; of the veteri- mary departmont, this year, has received motification that he will enter that de- partment-in the army. CEDAR EBAPIDS, IOWA. Mrs. Andrew Gray entertained at a famjy dinner Sunday in honor of hez brother, Mr. Harold Garfield’ Price, who leaves the 16th for Camp Dodge; also for her husband’s birth anniversary. ‘Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Lavell enter- tained the drafted boys at a 6 o’elock dinner Sunday in honor of their son, Harry, who leaves in this contingent. Mrs. Charles Groff, whose husband ‘s one of the boys, and Mrs. Elnora Gresham and Miss Jessie Gordon were guests also. Mrs. Elnora Gresham’ entertained at dinner Sunday afternsoa: Mr. ani Mrs. W. H. Milligan, Mrs, A. M. sovd, Mrs. T. K. Lowery, Miss Marie Wil- liams and Harry B. Lavell. Mrs. T. K. Lowery and daughter, ‘Miss Marie Wililams, will elave for an extended visit in the eat this week. ‘Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Harrison enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff and Howard Robins at a farewell dinner Monday'evening. Mr. Groff and Robins leaves Tuesday for Camp Dodge. Bethel A, M. E. Sunday School will hold their annual picnic ‘Thursday at Riverside park. Mr. Fred Perkins has returned from Excelsior Springs. ‘The Young Girls’ Progressive Club entertained the drafted boys Monday evening at Manhattan Beach. Miss Evelyn Bass has returned to the city from Deeatur, Il. Miss Ethel Johnson is quite ill at her home on H St. West, with an attack of quinsy. Mrs. Anna Joyce received the sad news of the death of her brother in Ohio. Mrs. Collins, accompanied by her daughter and son of Shenandoah, visi‘- ed her son Eugene, who was one of the drafted boys. On Tuesday morning at 8:38 the fol- lowing draftees entrained for Camp Dodge: Harry Lavell, Howard Robins, Charles Groff, Harry A. Taylor, Harold G. Price, Fred Bryant, Vernic Pitman, Charles Hervey and Eugene Collins, A hose of friends and well wishers were present to bid them goodby and God Speoa. ‘W. H. Milligan and Luther Lowery returned Thursday from Council Bluffs, where they attended the Grand Lodge. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. Special to. Bystander—Regal Temple No. 456. of the International Order of Tvrelve held its: election of officers last Thursday; July11. The following were elected: C. M., Bobert Jackson; V. M., Henry Maxwell; C.'5., Geo. L. Suter; C. 'T;, Baward Roberson; C. 0., Rev. D. Smith; Arthur Maxwell, D, M.;.C. P. Gilmore, O. 8.; D. Brown, C. D.; Cal Wheeler, C. G.; Rev. 0. B. Smith, C. G. Royal Tabernacle No, 458 of the In- ternational Order of Twelve, held its election last Thuraday, July 11. The following officers:were elected: H. P., L, E. Roberson; V. H. P., M. Gilmore; ©. B., L. Deckard; C. T., E. Brown; C. Ps, M. Seler, I. 8. E, Bannon; 0. 8. E. Butherford; B. V., B. Jackson, M Green and L. Howard; B. E., B. Max well, A. Gilmore, L. Morrow. E. Roberson. To enjoy life we mast have good health." No one cam reasonably hope to get much real pleasure out of life when his bowels are clogged a good share of the time and the poisons that should be expelled are absorbed into the system, producing headache and indigestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will move the bowels, strengthen the diges- tion and give you a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COE- PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stock- holders of the Hastie-Carrell Abstract Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meet ing all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and. said cor: poration was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and_secre- tary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law pro vided. . L. CARRELL, President. : M. M. CARRELL, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR. PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stock: holders of the Des Moines Abstract & Title Co., held at the office of said com- pany in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by ithe unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said cor- poration was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and. secre- tary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law pro- vided. M, T. GILMORE, President. I. H. TOMLINSON, Secretary. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. pe: i (ance STMER: mS of Ne 7 5 Weal: (233), a ¥F Rd He are on b= Has 2OnT KNOW OD 5 tae SEY ads We i APA Qe > S a 5 Be: f 2h Pel on. C4 a y AN . age OP etd * SN be E ee ey ee oe ete Berane Non AS Soho wees nc The Joy of Living. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at s regularly called meeting of the stock- holders of the Des Moines Title Com- pany, held at the office of said company In the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of Jaly, A. D. 1918, at which meet- ing all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present ‘and voting, it was determined by the tnanimous vote of said stockholders to sole said eorporation and said cor- poration was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the as- ‘sets distributed among the persons en- {titled thereto, and the president and ‘secretary of said corporation were di- ‘rected to cause notice of such dissolu- ‘tion to be published and served as by law provided. CORA B. HILLIS, President. CYRUS B. HILLIS, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COE- PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at & regularly called meeting of the stock- holders of the Bankers Abstract and Title Guaranty Co,, held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said atock- holders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were di- rected to cause notice of such dissolu- tion to be published and served as by law provided. GEORGE W. GRAESER, President. MARION D. WOODS, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stock- holders of the American Sheet Metal Co, held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meet- ing all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said cor- poration was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of euch dissolution to be published and served as by law pro- vided, I. DAVIS, President and Secretary. IL. H. TOMLINSON, ‘Attorney. 200 Youngerman Bldg. Lame Shoulder. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles. All that is needed is absolute rest and a few appli- cations of Chamberlain’s Liniment. ‘Try it. COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOW FOR 1918. Eleventh biennial meeting of the Nationst Association of Colored ‘Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-18. ‘The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Blaffs, Iowa, in July. 3 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. Jowa-Nebrasks Baptist Association will meet in Des Moines in August 28 to September 1. Jowa-Nebraska Sunday school convention will meet in Sioux City, June 11-14, ‘National Baptist convention will meet in Washington, D. C., Sep. tember 5th, Des Moines District Conference Sunday School, District Missionary ‘and Allen ©.°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 Daven- port July 23, 24 and 25, 1918. 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The beautiful prizes for the whist games were won by Mrs. Geo. Gater and Mr. Walter Madison. The booby prizes by Mrs. Oliver and Mr. Robert Harris. At a late hour the guests left, expressing themselves as being royally entertained. Mrs. Walter Madison was hostess to the Mutual Aid Club on Thursday evening. Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Askew and Miss Smith were present and addressed the club in very pleasing manner. The club started knitting a quilt, which will be presented to the colored soldiers in the hospital. The Red Cross of the city has invited the club to join with them in the great work of preparing things for the soldiers. A reception to the colored boys who are caled to the colors this month, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Gater on Kellogg Ave. by the colored citizens of Ames. Five young men will leave this little city: Mr. Robert Harris, Dr. Richardson, Leslie Braxton, Paul Martin and Clifford Smith. -Mr. Peters of Rockwell City passed through the city and stopped off a few hours on business. He was traveling in his auto. Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Miss Henderson and Dr. S. Richardson of Boone attended the reception for the Ames young men called to report this week. Dr. Richardson being a graduate from the Iowa State College, of the veterinary department, this year, has received notification that he will enter that department in the army. Springtex UNDERWEAR Mrs. Andrew Gray entertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of her brother, Mr. Harold Garfield Price, who leaves the 16th for Camp Dodge; also for her husband's birth anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lavell entertained the drafted boys at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of their son, Harry, who leaves in this contingent. Mrs. Charles Groff, whose husband is one of the boys, and Mrs. Elnora Gresham and Miss Jessie Gordon were guests also. Mrs. Elnora Gresham entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan, Mrs. A. M. Govd, Mrs. T. K. Lowery, Miss Marie Williams and Harry B. Lavell. Mrs. T. K. Lowery and daughter, Miss Marie Williams, will elave for an extended visit in the east this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harrison entertained Mr. and Mrs. Charles Groff and Howard Robins at a farewell dinner Monday evening. Mr. Groff and Robins leaves Tuesday for Camp Dodge. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School will hold their annual picnic Thursday at Riverside park. Mr. Fred Perkins has returned from Excelsior Springs. The Young Girls' Progressive Club entertained the drafted boys Monday evening at Manhattan Beach. Miss Evelyn Bass has returned to the city from Decatur, Ill. Miss Ethel Johnson is quite ill at her home on H St. West, with an attack of quinsy. Mrs. Anna Joyce received the sad news of the death of her brother in Ohio. Mrs. Collins, accompanied by her daughter and son of Shenandoah, visited her son Eugene, who was one of the drafted boys. On Tuesday morning at 8:38 the following draftees entrained for Camp Dodge: Harry Lavell, Howard Robins, Charles Groff, Harry A. Taylor, Harold G. Price, Fred Bryant, Vernie Pitman, Charles Hervey and Eugene Collins. A hose of friends and well wishers were present to bid them goodby and God Speed. W. H. Milligan and Luther Lowery returned Thursday from Council Bluffs, where they attended the Grand Lodge. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. Special to Bystander—Regal Temple No. 456 of the International Order of Twelve held its election of officers last Thursday, July 11. The following were THE BYSTANDER elected: C. M., Bobert Jackson; V. M. Henry Maxwell; C. S., Geo. L. Suter; C. T., Edward Roberson; C. O., Rev. D. Smith; Arthur Maxwell, D. M.; C. P. Gilmore, O. S.; D. Brown, D. C.; Cal Wheeler, C. G.; Rev. O. B. Smith, C. G. Royal Tabernacle No. 458 of the International Order of Twelve, held its election last Thursday, July 11. The following officers were elected: H. P. L. E. Roberson; V. H. P., M. Gilmore; C. R., L. Deckard; C. T., E. Brown; C. Ps., M. Seler, I. S. E. Bannon; O. S. E. Rutherford; B. V., R. Jackson, M. Green and L. Howard; B. E., B. Maxwell, A. Gilmore, L. Morrow. To enjoy life we must have good health. No one can reasonably hope to get much real pleasure out of life when his bowels are clogged a good share of the time and the poisons that should be expelled are absorbed into the system, producing headache and indigestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will move the bowels, strengthen the digestion and give you a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Hastie-Carrell Abstract Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. H. L. CARRELL, President. M. M. CARRELL, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Abstract & Title Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. M. T. GILMORE, President. I. H. TOMLINSON, Secretary. Look for and pay for your papers now when we call. The Joy of Living. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notices is hereto given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Title Company, held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. 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