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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Historic Roof XXV No. 6 HEADQUARTERS BRITISH AND CANADIAN-RECORRUTING MISSION. 511 Fifth Ave, New York, July 26, 1918 Editor of Bystander: We are submitting an article which should prove of great interest to your many readers. Unheralded, yet glorious, is the part which has been played by the colored race in this great world war. Far too little has been written of their part and only when the official records of the Allied nations have been perused sometime in the future will it be known and realised how completely the sentiment of loyalty of the colored race in a good cause has swept away time-honored distinctions, erased deep-seated prejudices, spruced geographical distance and even over-ridden all selfish interests at this crucial time. Countless numbers of dark skinned patriots have taken their places upon the battle fields of Mesopotamia, the Balkans, Africa and the other fighting fronts, displaying the same skill, the same valor, and the same tenacity as their white brothren. Many too have made the supreme sacrifice for the great ideal which has lead the peace loving nations of the world to do battle with the bestial Huns. Some day a history of their part in the greatest of all wars shall be written and it must prove one of the brightest chapters in the brilliant story of the Allie's achievements for Liberty and Righteousness. It is unfortunate that so little has been heard of the exploits of our colored soldiers for they have proven themselves to be equal of all others in actual combat. The great predominance of white soldiers and the fact that the colored troops have done most of their fighting on the far off fronts of Mesopotamia and Africa has probably been the cause. Upon their battle record is inscribed the expulsion of everything German from the great continent of Africa; in the reclamation of the Holy Land they have played their part; and, on the battle fronts in Flanders and France they have helped to stem the German onslaught. Indeed it would be impossible to even touch upon their many achievements. They would fill many large volumes. A striking example of the glorious achievements of the colored race in the British West Indies Regiment. At the outbreak of the war such an organization as this regiment was little known. The cause of the Empire was the cause of our colored subjects in these tropical islands and they clamored for recognition that they might do their share. Though miles and miles of ocean lay between the mand the battle field the colored population in the islands, as one man, flocked to the cause and from every island, from every far off British Colony they came eager to do their share for the cause. The British West Indies Regiment, with its numerous battalions has given to the armed forces of the British Empire, one of the most remarkable examples of successful military amalgamation in the annals of the war. They have won a place in the forefront of Britian's fighting forces. Great Britain realizes what her colored subjects have accomplished, but until a short time ago, owing to the colors in the West Indies and other Colonies, the recruitment of her colored subjects in the United States was of necessity somewhat limited. It has been decided, however, to sound the call to those in this country and orders have recently been received by the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission to increase their efforts in this direction. Already large numbers have proffered their services and many colored Britishers from this country are now on their way to take their place beside their compatriots on the battle front. It is predicted that before the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission has completed its work in this country the answer to their appeal for colored Britishers to enlist will astound the world. Conditions governing the enlistment of colored British subjects are practi- Bradford's Barber Shop 428 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PhoP 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 MARKET 1489 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa cally the same as for their white compatriots. To enlist they must be British subjects, physically fit, and must not be prevented by religious persuasion from eating ordinary British Army rations. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEET. The 22nd annual convention of Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A. E., A., A., & A., convened in the city of Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday morning, July 23, 1918, at Lohrmans Hall. Harrison Gould, Grand Chancellor, presiding. The Endowment Board, auxiliary to the Grand Lodge in the beneficiary department, convened in annual session in the hall of the Tri-City Lodge No. 2 on Monday p. m. The sessions of the Grand Lodge were productive of much good. In fact, the amount of business to be transacted necessitated the holding of an extra days' session on Friday, July 26. A reception and welcome was tendered the delegates to Grand Lodge on Tuesday evening, which consisted of addresses and music participated in by citizens and members of Grand Lodge. On Wednesday evening memorial exercises of the Grand Lodge were held at Bethel A. M. E. church on corner of 11th and Ripley Ave. Rev. O. A. Johnson of Kansas City, member of the Pythian lodge No. 18, Des Moines, delivered the memorial sermon. The members of the Grand Court of Calan-the were present at these exercises. One of the features of the Grand Lodge session was the voting of $100 for War Savings Stamps for the Grand Lodge, same to be purchased in the city of Davenport. The last day's session, which was the extra day, was wholly taken up in the adoption of the new Grand Lodge Constitution and By-laws, also the adoption of the board for the new beneficiary laws governing that department, same to be referred to the Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Attorney, also Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Iowa for ratification. The purpose being to place the endowment department of the Pythian fraternity on a solid basis so as to insure greater confidence in this department of the order. The parade held Thursday p. m. was the best yet participated in by members of the Grand Lodge during its history. The members of the local lodge Tri-City No. 2, being dressed entirely in white carrying U. S. flags on small canes, preceded by a 15 piece band. All members of local lodge led the parade and the utmost courtesy was shown throughout the entire line of march. All the Grand Lodge and Grand Court officers were in line in autos. Mr. Fred Wright, formerly of Des Moines, was marshall and led the parade in his runabout. On the last evening a dance for the delegates was held at the coliseum, one of the most beautiful halls in the state of Iowa. Refreshments were served. The 23d annual session of the Grand Lodge will be held, upon invitation, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the 4th Tuesday in July, 1919. Election held on the afternoon of the 25th resulted in the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: L. W. William, Past Grand Chancellor, Clarinda. Harrison Gould, Grand Chancellor, Des Moines. C. L. Washington, Grand Vice Chancellor, Albia. H. T. Smith, Grand Prelate, Waterloo. Wm. Bailey, Grand Master of Exchequer, Ottumwa. J. A. Trumbo, Grand Keeper of Record and Seal, Davenport. Richard Johnson, Grand Master at Arms, Buxton. W. C. Rhodes, Grand Inner Guard, Des Moines. Morris Taylor, Grand Outer Guard, Buxton. Grand Trustees, S. C. Bolden, Buxton; E. F. Butler, Albia; F. H. Baker, Sioux City. Supreme Representatives, L. W. Wiliams, Clarinda; H. Gould, Des Moines. GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE MEETS IN DAVENPORT, LA The third annual session of Grand Court O. O. C. of Iowa, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. & A., was held in Davenport, July 23-26, all grand officers being present. Each day the sessions were well attended. An excellent program was rendered for the reception to the delegates On Wednesday evening the memorial services were held at the A. M. E. church. Rev. O. A. Johnson preached the sermon. Session closed after the election of officers. Next session to be held in Cedar Rapids, 1919. Molines. G. W. C., Elizabeth Ligons, Daven- port. G. W. A. C., Ella Bohanan, Ottumwa. G. W. E., Laura Rhodes, Des Moines. G. W. H., Leona Wilson, Buxton. G. W. R., Mildred Marfield, Center- ville. DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918. Albia. Supreme Representative, Eva Owens, Des Moines. L. Black are still doing well. Mr. Black is running his printing office while Mrs. Black is running her hairdressing parlors. Doing nicely. J. D. Daniels has not the street sprinkling contract this eyar but he has the county road oiling contract. Mr. A. L. Hall is the city scavenger. Is doing well. There is only one church, namely, the A. M. E., pastored by our old friend, Rev. F. J. Peterson. H. R. Crayton owns a nice home on West Madison. Mr. J. B. Green and Henry Campbell are making good. We next motored into Muscatine, which is a dead town insofar as the colored people are concerned. It was in this town that the first real negro settlement and hence should have kept pace with our real progress. The Greenways live here still, operating a tonsorial shop. They own some valuable business property. They own some farm land and a Cadillac auto. A. O. Manley owns a nice farm in the city limits. He is still single. Mrs. L. Thompson is still conducting her hair dressing parlors. Mrs. A. Thompson still lives on 2nd. Her daughters are school teachers. Frank A. Walker is still in the barber business. A. O. Powell is still at the Muscatine hotel. The above is a cut of Sir N. O. Berry, P. M. of the Knights of Pythias of Hutton, Kansas. Mr. Berry was born December 23, 1871 in Kentucky. He began learning the bakers trade at the early age of 12 years at Gilconda, Ill. Later he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1891 and entered the trade there, where he had charge of the best bakery concern in that city. He operated three different plants himself and sold them at a profit. In 1914 he came to Mason City, Ia., and had charge of the best bakery plant in Mason City, Deceerah and Marshalltown, and at present has made good with the Ungles Pie Co., being promoted to foreman. Mr. Berry has never lost a job in his life and held such a past record that he could return to any of his former places. His wife, Mrs. Josephine Berry and son Leroy, are spending the summer with friends and relatives in Kansas, while the daughter, Miss L. Cordelia, and her father keep house at 1254 McKinley St. All are active members and workers of the growing Bethel A. M. E. church. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS In our last week's Observations we intended to mention that H. T. E. Elliot of Ottumwa was out here at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Howell of Canada, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Bailey and took sick and was taken to the hospital, where she underwent an operation and at last report was doing well. Leaving Des Moines overland, motoring in company with my daughter, Enola Vera, and my son, John Nelson, on Tuesday, July 16. Our first stop was in Oskaloosa, sometimes dubbed the Quaker City, because the first white settlers were Quakers from Pennsylvania and now the Wm. Penn College, a Quaker institution, is located here. Oskaloosa, is unique in many respects as it was here that was located the general headquarters for the underground railroad for fleeing slaves. It was here that the first large number of colored people came in at the old mining camp of Muchakinock. At one time there were 3,000 colored people in Mahaska County. Now only about 800, of which Oskaloosa has about 600. One of the unique characters is A. G. Clark, the son of the late Hannable Alexander Clark, who died at his post as Minister to Haiti. Mr. Clark, I think, has the unique distinction of being the first colored boy to graduate from the Law Department of the Iowa State University. His father followed suit later, Mr. Clark is not in active practice now, although a brilliant thorough man. He is at present Worthy Grand Patron of Iowa Eastern Star. Mr. Frank Allen is one of the leading successful contractors. He is busy the time. He has an Auto. Thomas is the one of his trusted foremen, who is also doing well. Mr. A. Hardy is one of the respected pioneer citizens for. He has been a subscriber to the Bystander more than 20 years each year, and an object lesson for others. Mr. S. Mitchell is one of the reliable citizens. One daughter is now teaching in the public schools of New York and another in Quindaro in Kansas. Mr. E. E. Jones is working at the same place. Mr. R. Franklin is still at the mines. P. Barquist is still at the Lacey Hotel. J. B. Woods is still in the ice business. W. C. Coleman is still working at the large clothing store. He owns valuable property. Mrs. Cora Moore is still our agent here. We saw some of the Oskaloosa colored boys march off to the depot to go to Camp Dodge for training for the war, and saw the public demonstration given by both colored and white people. All work was suspended and the large Oskaloosa band (white) led by Mayor Herold and the Commercial Club, followed by the ladies Red Cross unit, marched from the court house to the depot was indeed an inspiring sight, a real brotherly spirit between the races. The mayor told me that the people of Oskaloosa was back of those boys with their money and everything that Mahaska County had. We next stopped at Washington, Iowa, where lives about 150 colored people. Mr. and Mrs. N L. Black are still doing well. Mr. Black is running his printing office while Mrs. Black is running her hairdressing parlors. Doing nicely, J. D. Daniels has not the street sprinkling contract this cyar but he has the county road oiling contract. Mr. A. L. Hall is the city scavenger. Is doing well. There is only one church, namely, the A. M. E., pastored by our old friend, Rev. F. J. Peterson. H. R. Crayton owns a nice home on West Madison. Mr. J. B. Green and Henry Campbell are making good. We next motored into Muscatine, which is a dead town insofar as the colored people are concerned. It was in this town that the first real negro settlement and hence should have kept pace with our real progress. The Greenways live here still, operating a torsorial shop. They own some valuable business property. They own some farm land and a Cadillac auto. A. O. Manley owns a nice farm in the city limits. He is still single. Mrs. L. Thompson is still conducting her hair dressing parlors. Mrs. A. Thompson still on 2nd. Her daughters are school teachers. Frank A. Walker is still in the barber business. A. O. Powell is still at the Muscatine hotel. Mrs. Grooms is still janitress at the ladies rest room at the court house. Up the Father of Waters to Davenport we next stopped. CLINTON, IOWA. Mr. Harvey Mitchell of Fulton, IL, attended service Sunday in Clinton the first time in a long time as he has been quite feeble and unable to get out. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Sioux City spent the ast week with the formers parent's, Mr. and Mrs. Sioux City spent the past week with Mrs. Hattie Carter, wife of Mr. Ezra Carter, after an illness of long duration, passed away at Mercy hospital on Monday morning, July 22nd. She is survived by her father, Wm. Brown, her husband and four children, and a brother, Henry Gordon. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the 2nd Baptist church, the Rev. Geo. D. Rogers, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Mrs. Nora Harris of Chicago is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Wilder mourn the loss of their three months' infant son who passed away on July 22nd. Funeral services were held from the family home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. The annual picnic of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School was held at Eagle Point Park Thursday, July 25th. The attendance was not as large as on other occasions, but a good time was enjoyed by all present. Athletic contests were indulged in for which prizes were awarded by some of our merchants. Messrs. Ike Robinson, Joe Robinson and wife, Geo. Robinson and wife, Henry Robinson and wife and Mrs. Ernest Williams attended the Tri City pieien in Rock Island and Knights of Pythias gathering in Davenport last week. Mrs. Gilla Robinson entertained Sunday at dinner at her home in Lyons complimentary to Mrs. John Sayles of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Covers were laid for eight persons. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Melissa Holliday last Friday afternoon, and an organization effected to assist in Red Cross work. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. M. Holliday; vice president, Mrs. Geo. Martin; secretary, Mrs. F. J. Nott; assistant secretary, Mrs. Wm. Allen, Jr.; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Junkins. Miss Vera Cason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson went to Oakdale sanitarium last week where she will take treatment. Some of our people are backward in paying their subscriptions. Some are very much in arrears. An early settlement would be very much appreciated. Promises for pay do not settle the bill. Another quota of our boys will leave this week for Camp Dodge, eleven in number, as follows: Henry Clay, Geo. Louck, Oscar Thompson, Sanford Junkins, C. C. Culberson, John Douglass, Curtis Bush, Norman Payne, Willard Guy, Chas. Clay, Harold Burton, Clem Morgan and Arthur Buckner. The latter, while on the list, is an enlisted man and has been in France for some months. Mr. J. T. Bass is a recent new subscriber to the Bystander. Mrs. Geo. Guy will entertain Wednesday night in honor of the boys going to Camp Dodge. OTTUMWA BRIEFS Mrs. George Lewis of 502 Meadow St., is visiting her two sons, Howard and George Lewis, Jr., of St. Paul and iMinneapolis, Minn., respectively. Mrs. Ovie Gooch, 533 Center Ave., entertained at a birthday dinner Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Gooch, Mr. Harold Gooch, little Florence and Gordon Gooch, sister and brothers of the host. The occasion was the celebration of the birthdays of the hostess and host and the brother of the host. Miss-Etta Searcy will leave Thursday morning for a visit with her parents in East St. Louis. She will visit en- Younker Brothers Aprons - Aprons in the Basement You may choose from an almost endless variety of styles and materials. 1.59 and 1.79 Aprons at 1.39 There are Mary Pickard, Dutch neck, princess, open front or open back aprons in all kinds of styles and regular and also extra large sizes. Reg. 89c Aprons at 69c —tie aprons of smoother checked ginghams trimmed with ruffle. Reg. 1.49 Aprons at 95c —of checked plaid, fured or striped percale trimmed. There are Mary Pickford, Dutch neck, princess, open front or open back aprons in all kinds of styles and regular and also extra large sizes. route other relatives in Clinton and Peoria, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, and children, little Margaret and Billy, were visitors in Davenport this week. Mr. Wm. Bailey was attending the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Prof. Laurence C. Jones of Braxton, Miss., was an over Sunday visitor in Ottumwa enroute to Mt. Pleasant to fill a chautauqua engagement as a lecturer. Prof. Jones was a visitor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, 506 Meadow St., and on Sunday afternoon Miss Marget E. Davis was hostess to a few friends in honor of Mr. Jones, who left Monday morning for Mt. Pleasant. Mr. D. G. Wilson was a visitor at the Grand Lodge of Knights in Davenport. Those who are ill in the Ottumwa hospital are Mrs. Carrie Gordon, widow of the late Rev. M. I. Gordon, whose condition seems but little changed, Miss Mable Dante and Mrs. Katherine Moss, who were both entered for surgical treatment, are improving nicely. Mrs. William Horn and children are visiting her mother in Moberly, Mo. visiting her mother in Moberly, Md. The "Appolo Drama Club" met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, Misses Ida Davis and Gladys Strother hostesses. Rev. R. H. Rhinehart suffered a slight sunstroke recently. He is recovering rapidly. The Union Sunday School picnic was an enthusiastic success for all who were in attendance. A large crowd from both Second Baptist and Mt. Zion A. M. E. church assembled at Caldwell Park and despite the terrible heat did justice to well filled baskets. One would have thought the war was over and Mr. Hoover had resigned. Mr. J. L. Thompson was a recent visitor in Ottumwa on business for the Iowa State Bystander of which he is editor. DAVENPORT ITEMS. We desire to chronicle a few of the many things that have happened since our last writing. Mr. John L. Thompson, accompanied by his son and daughter, made his annual visit to our city. Mr. Wm. Smith is enjoying a visit from his mother of Little Rock, Ark., whom he had not seen for nearly thirty years. Mr. John Welch, a dentist from Chicago, has located in our city at 1208 Harrison St. Give him your patronage. Mrs. Clara Martin passed away last Thursday after a lingering illness. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, Garfield Martin, two sisters in Hopkinsville, Ky. Deceased was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church and Constellation Temple of S. M. T. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the S. M. T. conducted by Rev. C. R. Waters, assisted by Rev. F. K. Nickolson. Mrs. Wm. Smith entertained Tuesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. Hicks of Chicago, the house guest of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters. Mrs. F. K. Nickolson and children are visiting in Cedar Rapids this week. Twenty-eight of our boys left for Camp Dodge July 18 and 11 more leave for the same camp August 1st. The citizens gave them a grand re- The citizens gave them a grand reception. rMs. Wm. Samuels planned and carried out a very successful surprise party on her nephew, Mr. Earnest Dimitry. Conversation and music were the amusements. Mr. and Mrs. Albert White left Monday for Aurora, Ill., to reside permanently. They will be greatly missed. Mrs. White was a teacher in Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents Brothers - Aprons Basement in almost endless variety of Reg. 89c Aprons at 69c —tie aprons of small checked ginghams trimmed with ruffle. Reg. 1.49 Aprons at 95c —of checked plaid, fig- ured or striped percale, Red Cross Aprons at 1.79 asement The K. of P. and the Court of Calan- the held their grand session here last week. There was a large delegation of representative men and women present. Mrs. Alberta Carter was at home to a few friends Wednesday afternoon as a social courtesy to Mrs. Hicks of Chi- cago. Cure for Dysentery. "While I was in Ashland, Kansas, a gentleman overheard me speaking of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy," writes William Whitlaw, of Des Moines, Iowa. "He told me in detail of what it had done for his family, but more especially his daughter who was lying at the point of death with a violent attack of dysentery, and had been given up by the family physician. Some of his neighbors advised him to give Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he did, and fully believes that by doing so saved the life of his child. He stated that he had also used this remedy himself with equally gratifying results." MANY DISTINGUISHED WOMEN VIST CITY. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who was recently made business manager of the "National Notes", the official organ of the National Association of Colored Women, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is editor, and who is also trustee of Douglass Home, had as her house guests last week Mrs. Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass., honorary president N. A. C. W.; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., vice president at large; Miss Georgia A. Nugent, Louisville, Ky., chairman Executive Committee; and Dr. Mary F. Waring of Chicago, Supt. of Red Cross work. The above named women, excluding Miss Nugent, are also trustees of the Douglass Memorial Home, and all were returning from their 11th biennial session recently held in Denver. Mme. Jean Hodges of New Zealand, a dramatical soprano, accompanied Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the race's most famous humorous and pathetic reader. They left for St. Paul Friday evening, the other ladies leaving for Chicago on Monday. What Is Best for Indigestion? Mr. A. 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FOWLER Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - Iowa THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Historic Rose XXV No. 6 HEADQUARTERS BRITISH AND CANADIAN RECRUITING MISSION. 511 Fifth Ave, New York, July 26, 1918 Editor of Bystander: We are submitting an article which should prove of great interest to your many readers. Unheralded, yet glorious, is the part which has been played by the colored race in this great world war. Fur too little has been written of their part and only when the official records of the Allied nations have been perused sometime in the future will it be known and realised how completely the sentiment of loyalty of the colored race in a good cause has swept away time-honored distinctions, erased deep-seated prejudices, spruced geographical distance and even over-ridden all selfish interests at this crucial time. Countless numbers of dark skinned patriots have taken their places upon the battle fields of Mesopotamia, the Balkans, Africa and the other fighting fronts, displaying the same skill, the same valor, and the same tenacity as their white brethren. Many too have made the supreme sacrifice for the great ideal which has lead the peace loving nations of the world to do battle with the bestial Huns. Some day a history of their part in the greatest of all wars shall be written and it must prove one of the brightest chapters in the brilliant story of the Allies' achievements for Liberty and Righteousness. It is unfortunate that so little has been heard of the exploits of our colored soldiers for they have proven themselves to be equal of all others in actual combat. The great predominance of white soldiers and the fact that the colored troops have done most of their fighting on the far off fronts of Mesopotamia and Africa has probably been the cause. Upon their battle record is inscribed the expulsion of everything German from the great continent of Africa; in the reclamation of the Holy Land they have played their part; and, on the battle fronts in Flanders and France they have helped to stem the German onslaught. Indeed it would be impossible to even touch upon their many achievements. They would fill many large volumes. A striking example of the glorious achievements of the colored race in the British West Indies Regiment. At the outbreak of the war such an organization as this regiment was little known. The cause of the Empire was the cause of our colored subjects in these tropical islands and they clamored for recognition that they might do their share. Though miles and miles of ocean lay between the mand the battle field the colored population in the islands, as one man, flocked to the cause and from every island, from every far off British Colony they came eager to do their share for the cause. The British West Indies Regiment, with its numerous battalions has given to the armed forces of the British Empire, one of the most remarkable examples of successful military-amalgamation in the annals of the war. They have won a place in the forefront of Britian's fighting forces. Great Britain realizes what her colored subjects have accomplished, but until a short time ago, owing to the colors in the West Indies and other Colonies, the recruitment of her colored subjects in the United States was of necessity somewhat limited. It has been decided, however, to sound the call to those in this country and orders have recently been received by the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission to increase their efforts in this direction. Already large numbers have proffered their services and many colored Britishers from this country are now on their way to take their place beside their compatriots on the battle front. It is predicted that before the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission has completed its work in this country the answer to their appeal for colored Britishers to enlist will astound the world. Conditions governing the enlistment of colored British subjects are practi- Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Phoop 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 MARKET 1488 600 Eight Street Des Moines, IOWA cally the same as for their white compatriots. To enlist they must be British subjects, physically fit, and must not be prevented by religious persuasion from eating ordinary British Army rations. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEET The 22nd annual convention of Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E. A., A., & A., convened in the city of Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday morning, July 23, 1918, at Lohrmans Hall. Harrison Gould, Grand Chancellor, presiding. The Endowment Board, auxiliary to the Grand Lodge in the beneficiary department, convened in annual session in the hall of the Tri-City Lodge No. 2 on Monday p. m. The sessions of the Grand Lodge were productive of much good. In fact, the amount of business to be transacted necessitated the holding of an extra days' session on Friday, July 26. A reception and welcome was tendered the delegates to Grand Lodge on Tuesday evening, which consisted of addresses and music participated in by citizens and members of Grand Lodge. On Wednesday evening memorial exercises of the Grand Lodge were held at Bethel A. M. E. church on corner of 11th and Ripley Ave. Rev. O. A. Johnson of Kansas City, member of the Pythian lodge No. 18, Des Moines, delivered the memorial sermon. The members of the Grand Court of Calan-the were present at these exercises. One of the features of the Grand Lodge session was the voting of $100 for War Savings Stamps for the Grand Lodge, same to be purchased in the city of Davenport. The last day's session, which was the extra day, was wholly taken up in the adoption of the new Grand Lodge Constitution and By-laws, also the adoption of the board for the new beneficiary laws governing that department, same to be referred to the Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Attorney, also Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Iowa for ratification. The purpose being to place the endowment department of the Pythian fraternity on a solid basis so as to insure greater confidence in this department of the order. The parade held Thursday p. m. was the best yet participated in by members of the Grand Lodge during its history. The members of the local lodge, Tri-City No. 2, being dressed entirely in white carrying U. S. flags on small canes, preceded by a 15 piece band. All members of local lodge led the parade and the utmost courtesy was shown throughout the entire line of march. All the Grand Lodge and Grand Court officers were in line in autos. Mr. Fred Wright, formerly of Des Moines, was marshall and led the parade in his runabout. On the last evening a dance for the delegates was held at the coliseum, one of the most beautiful halls in the state of Iowa. Refreshments were served. The 23d annual session of the Grand Lodge will be held, upon invitation, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the 4th Tuesday in July, 1919. Election held on the afternoon of the 25th resulted in the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: L. W. William, Past Grand Chancellor, Clarinda. Harrison Gould, Grand Chancellor, Des Moines. C. L. Washington, Grand Vice Chancellor, Albia. H. T. Smith, Grand Prelate, Waterloo. Wm. Bailey, Grand Master of Exchequer, Ottumwa. J. A. Trumbo, Grand Keeper of Record and Seal, Davenport. Richard Johnson, Grand Master at Arms, Buxton. W. C. Rhodes, Grand Inner Guard, Des Moines. Morris Taylor, Grand Outer Guard, Buxton. Grand Trustees, S. C. Bolden, Buxton; E. F. Butler, Albia; F. H. Baker, Sioux City. Supreme Representatives, L. W. Williams, Clarinda; H. Gould, Des Moines. GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE MEETS IN DAVENPORT, IA. The third annual session of Grand Court O. O. C. of Iowa, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. & A. A., was held in Davenport, July 23-26, all grand officers being present. Each day the sessions were well attended. An excellent program was rendered for the reception to the delegates On Wednesday evening the memorial services were held at the A. M. E. church. Rev. O. A. Johnson preached the sermon. Session closed after the election of officers. Next session to be held in Cedar Rapids, 1919. G. W. C., Eva Owens, Des Moines. G. W. I., Della Bryant, Des Moines. G. W. I., Rosa Watson, Buxton. G. W. O., Sefrona Bates, Des Moines. G. S. D., Minnie Mawl, Buxton. G. J. D., Mattie Green, Ottumwa. G. R. D., Elnora Gresham, Cedar Rapids. G. R. O. D., Lillie Robinson, Des Moines. G. W. C., Elizabeth Ligons, Davenport. G. W. A. C., Ella Bohanan, Ottumwa. G. W. E., Laura Rhodes, Des Moines. G. W. H., Leona Wilson, Buxton. G. W. R., Mildred Marfield, Center- ville. Trustees, Clara Harrison, Cedar Bapide G. W. M., Elixabeth Washington, DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918. te com- British not be Albia. Supreme Representative, Eva Owens, Des Moines. L. Black are still doing well. Mr. Black is running his printing office while Mrs. Black is running her hairdressing 1937 The above is a cut of Sir N. O. Berry, P. M. of the Knights of Pythias of Hutton, Kansas. Mr. Berry was born December 23, 1871 in Kentucky. He began learning the bakers trade at the early age of 12 years at Gileonda, Ill. Later he moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1891 and entered the trade there, where he had charge of the best bakery concern in that city. He operated three different plants himself and sold them at a profit. In 1914 he came to Mason City, Ia., and had charge of the best bakery plant in Mason City, Decerah and Marshalltown, and at present has made good with the Ungles Pie Co., being promoted to foreman. Mr. Berry has never lost a job in his life and held such a past record that he could return to any of his former places. His wife, Mrs. Josephine Berry and son Leoy, are spending the summer with friends and relatives in Kansas, while the daughter, Miss L. Cordella, and her father keep house at 1254 McKinley St. All are active members and workers of the growing Bethel A. M. E. church. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS In our last week's Observations we intended to mention that Mrs. H. T. Elliott of Ottumwa was out here at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Howell of Canada, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Bailey and took sick and was taken to the hospital, where she underwent an operation and at last report was doing well. Leaving Des Moines overland, motoring in company with my daughter, Enola Vera, and my son, John Nelson, on Tuesday, July 16. Our first stop was in Oskaloosa, sometimes dubbed the Quaker City, because the first white settlers were Quakers from Pennsylvania and now the Wm. Penn College, a Quaker institution, is located here. Oskaloosa, is unique in many respects as it was here that was located the general headquarters for the underground railroad for fleeing slaves. It was here that the first large number of colored people came in at the old mining camp of Muchakinock. At one time there were 3,000 colored people in Mahaska County. Now only about 800, of which Oskaloosa has about 600. One of the unique characters is A. G. Clark, the son of the late Hannable Alexander Clark, who died at his post as Minister to Haiti. Mr. Clark, I think, has the unique distinction of being the first colored boy to graduate from the Law Department of the Iowa State University. His father followed suit later. Mr. Clark is not in active practice now, although a brilliant thorough man. He is at present Worthy Grand Patron of Iowa Eastern Star. Mr. Frank Allen is one of the leading successful contractors. He is busy the time. He has an auto. Woody Thomas is one of his trusted foremen, who is also doing well. Mr. A. Hardy is one of the respected pioneer citizens for the. He has been a subscriber for the Bystander more than 20 years regular, and always pumps each year, an object lesson for others. Mr. S. Mitchell is one of the reliable citizens. One school is now teaching in the public schools of New York and another in Quindaro in Kansas. Mr. E. E. Jones is working at the same place. Mr. B. Franklin is still at the mines. P. Barquist is still at the Lacey Hotel. J. B. Woods is still in the ice business. W. C. Coleman is still working at the large clothing store. He owns valuable property. Mrs. Cora Moore is still our agent here. We saw some of the Oskaloosa colored boys march off to the depot to go to Camp Dodge for training for the war, and saw the public demonstration given by both colored and white people. All work was suspended and the large Oskaloosa band (white) led by Mayor Herold and the Commercial Club, followed by the ladies Red Cross unit, marched from the court house to the depot was indeed an inspiring sight, a real brotherly spirit between the races. The mayor told me that the people of Oskaloosa was back of those boys with their money and everything that Mahaska County had. We next stopped at Washington, Iowa, where lives about 150 colored people. Mr. and Mrs. N L. Black are still doing well. Mr. Black is running his printing office while Mrs. Black is running her hairdressing parlors. Doing nicely. J. D. Daniels has not the street sprinkling contract this eyar but he has the county road oiling contract. Mr. A. L. Hall is the city scavenger. Is doing well. There is only one church, namely, the A. M. E., pastored by our old friend, Rev. F. J. Peterson. H. R. Crayton owns a nice home on West Madison. Mr. J. B. Green and Henry Campbell are making good. We next motored into Muscatine, which is a dead town insofar as the colored people are concerned. It was in this town that the first real negro settlement and hence should have kept pace with our real progress. The Greenways live here still, operating a torsorial shop. They own some valuable business property. They own some farm land and a Cadillac auto. A. O. Manley owns a nice farm in the city limits. He is still single. Mrs. L. Thompson is still conducting her hair dressing parlors. Mrs. A. Thompson still lives on 2nd. Her daughters are school teachers. Frank A. Walker is still in the barber business. A. O. Powell is still at the Muscatine hotel. Mrs. Grooms is still janitress at the ladies rest room at the court house. Up the Father of Waters to Davenport we next stopped. CLINTON, IOWA Mr. Harvey Mitchell of Fulton, IL, attended service Sunday in Clinton the first time in a long time as he has been quite feeble and unable to get out. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Sionx City spent the last week with the formers parent's, Mr. and Mrs. Sionx City spent the past week with Mrs. Hattie Carter, wife of Mr. Ezra Carter, after an illness of long duration, passed away at Mercy hospital on Monday morning, July 22nd. She is survived by her father, Wm. Brown, her husband and four children, and a brother, Henry Gordon. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the 2nd Baptist church, the Rev. Geo. D. Rogers, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Mrs. Nora Harris of Chicago is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Holland Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Wilder mourn the loss of their three months' infant son who passed away on July 22nd. Funeral services were held from the family home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. The annual picnic of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School was held at Eagle Point Park Thursday, July 25th. The attendance was not as large as on other occasions, but a good time was enjoyed by all present. Athletic contests were indulged in for which prizes were awarded by some of our merchants. Messrs. Ike Robinson, Joe Robinson and wife, Geo. Robinson and wife, Henry Robinson and wife and Mrs. Ernest Williams attended the Tri City picnic in Rock Island and Knights of Pythias gathering in Davenport last week. Mrs. Gilla Robinson entertained Sunday at dinner at her home in Lyons complimentary to Mrs. John Sayles of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Covers were laid for eight persons. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Melissa Holliday last Friday afternoon, and an organization effected to assist in Red Cross work. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. M. Holliday; vice president, Mrs. Geo. Martin; secretary, Mrs. F. J. Nott; assistant secretary, Mrs. Wm. Allen, Jr.; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Junkins. Miss Vera Cason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson went to Oakdale sanitarium last week where she will take treatment. Some of our people are backward in paying their subscriptions. Some are very much in accrars. An early settlement would be very much appreciated. Promises for pay do not settle the bill. Another quota of our boys will leave this week for Camp Dodge, eleven in number, as follows: Henry Clay, Geo Louch, Oscar Thompson, Sanford Junkins, C. C. Culberson, John Douglass, Curtis Bush, Norman Payne, Willard Guy, Chas. Clay, Harold Burton, Clem Morgan and Arthur Buckner. The latter, while on the list, is an enlisted man and has been in France for some months. Mr. J. T. Bass is a recent new subscriber to the Bystander. Mrs. Wesley Porter entertained a party of young people on Friday evening in honor of Paul Porter and Norman Mitchell who enlisted last week, but who have not been called yet. Mrs. Geo. Guy will entertain Wednesday night in honor of the boys going to Camp Dodge. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. Mrs. George Lewis of 502 Meadow St., is visiting her two sons, Howard and George Lewis, Jr., of St. Paul and iMinneapolis, Minn., respectively. Mrs. Ovie Gooch, 533 Center Ave., entertained at a birthday dinner Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Gooch, Mr. Harold Gooch, little Florence and Gordon Gooch, sister and brothers of the host. The occasion was the celebration of the birthdays of the hostess and host and the brother of the host. Miss-Etta Searcy will leave Thursday morning for a visit with her parents in East St. Louis. She will visit en- Younker Brothers Aprons - Aprons in the Basement You may choose from an almost endless variety of styles and materials. route other relatives in Clinton and Peoria, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, and children, little Margaret and Billy, were visitors in Davenport this week. Mr. Wm. Bailey was attending the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias. Prof. Laurence C. Jones of Braxton, Miss., was an over Sunday visitor in Ottumwa enroute to Mt. Pleasant to fill a chautauqua engagement as a lecturer. Prof. Jones was a visitor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, 506 Meadow St., and on Sunday afternoon Miss Marget E. Davis was hostess to a few friends in honor of Mr. Jones, who left Monday morning for Mt. Pleasant. Mr. D. G. Wilson was a visitor at the Grand Lodge of Knights in Davenport. The M the help week, represent Mrs. few few social cage. "Whogentleman Chambre Remedy Des Métal oily, but who with a had bee cian f him to Those who are ill in the Ottwumma hospital are Mrs. Carrie Gordon, widow of the late Rev. M. I. Gordon, whose condition seems but little changed, Miss Mable Dante and Mrs. Katherine Moss, who were both entered for surgical treatment, are improving nicely. Mrs. William Horn and children are visiting her mother in Moberly, Mo. visiting her mother in monastery. The "Appolo Drama Club" met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, Misses Ida Davis and Gladys Strother hostesses. Rev. R. H. H Rhinehart suffered a slight sunstroke recently. He is recovering rapidly. The Union Sunday School picnic was an enthusiastic success for all who were in attendance. A large crowd from both Second Baptist and Mt. Zion A. M. E. church assembled at Caldwell Park and despite the terrible heat did justice to well filled baskets. One would have thought the war was over and Mr. Hoover had resigned. Mr. J. L. Thompson was a recent visitor in Ottumwa on business for the Iowa State Bystander of which he is editor. We desire to chronicle a few of the many things that have happened since our last writing. Mr. John L. Thompson, accompanied by his son and daughter, made his annual visit to our city. Mr. Wm. Smith is enjoying a visit from his mother of Little Rock, Ark., whom he had not seen for nearly thirty years. Mr. John Welch, a dentist from Chicago, has located in our city at 1208 Harrison St. Give him your patronage. Mrs. Clara Martin passed away last Thursday after a lingering illness. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, Garfield Martin, two sisters in Hopkinsville, Ky. Deceased was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church and Constellation Temple of S. M. T. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the S. M. T. conducted by Rev. C. R. Waters, assisted by Rev. F. K. Nickelson. Mrs. Wm. Smith entertained Tuesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. Hicks of Chicago, the house guest of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters. Mrs. F. K. Nickelson and children are visiting in Cedar Rapids this week. Twenty-eight of our boys left for Camp Dodge July 18 and 11 more leave for the same camp August 1st. The citizens gave them a grand reception. rMs. Wm. Samuels planned and carried out a very successful surprise party on her nephew, Mr. Earnest Dimitry. Conversation and music were the amusements. Mr. and Mrs. Albert White left Monday for Aurora, Ill., to reside permanently. They will be greatly missed. Mrs. White was a teacher in Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School. There are Mary Pickford, Dutch neck, princess, open front or open back aprons in all kinds of styles and regular and also extra large sizes. DAVENPORT ITEMS. Brothers - Aprons Basement in almost endless variety of at 69c —tie aprons of small checked ginghams trimmed with ruffle. Reg. 1.49 Aprons at 95c —of checked plaid, fig- ured or striped percale, trimmed. The K. of P. and the Court of Calanah held their grand session here last week. There was a large delegation of representative men and women present. Mrs. Alberta Carter was at home to a few friends Wednesday afternoon as a social courtesy to Mrs. Hicks of Chicago. "While I was in Ashland, Kansas, a gentleman overheard me speaking of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy," writes William Whitelaw, of Des Moines, Iowa. "He told me in detail of what it had done for his family, but more especially his daughter who was lying at the point of death with a violent attack of dysentery, and had been given up by the family physician. Some of his neighbors advised him to give Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he did, and fully believes that by doing so saved the life of his child. He stated that he had also used this remedy himself with equally gratifying results." MANY DISTINGUISHED WOMEN VISIT CITY. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who was recently made business manager of the "National Notes", the official organ of the National Association of Colored Women, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is editor, and who is also trustee of Douglass Home, had as her house guests last week Miss Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass., honorary president N. A. C. W.; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., vice president at large; Miss Georgia A. Nugent, Louisville, Ky., chairman Executive Committee; and Dr. Mary F. Waring of Chicago, Supt. of Red Cross work. The above named women, excluding Miss Nugent, are also trustees of the Douglass Memorial Home, and all were returning from their 11th biennial session recently held in Denver. Mme. Jean Hodges of New Zealand, a dradmatic soprano, accompanied Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the race's most famous humorous and pathetic reader. They left for St. Paul Friday evening, the other ladies leaving for Chicago on Monday. 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THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, almost 800. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Dystander Company. Advertising rates for display ads, 26 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 18 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For church and secret societies where admiti o is changed, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Official name of the M. W. U. Grand Council of Iowa, A. P. & A. 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Anderson Quincy, Ill Mrs. Mattie Lilly Buxton, Iowa Miss Gladys Mardis Knoxville, Iowa Mrs. H. Bryson Council Bluffs Miss Agnes Fountain Keokuk, Iowa Mrs. Georgie Caldwell Chillicothe, Mo V. E. Williams Sloux City Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda Mrs. G. N. Nowling Mason City Mr. N. L. Wingington Cedar Rapids J. N. Harrison This notice applies to all writerex contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. 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 personal whims or ideas. MACON, MO., NEWS. Mr. Harvey Brown of Des Moines Ia. was called home toobe at the bed side of his father,William Brown, who is real sick, also expecting their daughter, Mrs. Cora Logan, of Kansas City. Miss Aleta Clark and Charles Jacksonmotor to Moberley, Monday evening. Clarence, the little son of Mrs. Annie Henderson, had the misfortune to fall and cut his face. Dr. J. E. Smith carefully dressed it. Called to the colors about six young men are to leave Aug. 5th, from our little city: Charles Jackson; Walter Carter, Kelley Donille, Walter Davis, Wilbert McCambell, for Camp Funston, and Prof.Flipped Ancel. The Women's Club will meet Saturday Aug. 3d, at the home of Mrs. Georgia Brown. The president, Mrs. A. R. Fox, wishes all members to be present. Mr. Earnest Finney is visiting in Kansas City. Mrs. Hattie Bruner still remains the same. Aunt Caroline Crockett had the misfortune to fall and hit her head and side, just a day before her birthday, 100 years old, but however, she is getting along nicely. Would like to get some young ladies or girls to sign up for Red Cross nurses from Mason. After much agitation and protest on the part of our colored people the authorities at Washington have agreed to send colored trained nurses abroad to serve with the U. S. troops. Now, as our boys are leaving all the time to be trained, why not some of our young girls decide right now to be a Red Cross nurse as our boys have to be cared for—your sweetheart, your brother, my brother, your neighbor's boy and our sons. If so and for particulars see Miss C. Alice Harris. Would like to have at least 12 names by Sept. 1st, to send in. Mr. Pete Lewis was the guest of Miss Hanel Mickleos Sunday. Miss C. Alice Harris will spend Thurs day in Moberly shopping. Miss Luolillie Harris received a card from Tommie Rodds saying he landed safely overseas in France. The outing that was given July 26 under the auspices of Mrs. S. Mott, and Mrs. P. H. Tydings for the benefit of Vine St. and B. B. Sunday School was one of the successful events of the summer. There was a large crowd attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. There were ten gallons of ice cream given free and 50 baskets of everything in estable fashion and 19 boxes. Three hay frames of children and nine autos of older people. After the dinner was served on the lawn the features of the evening were swinging, fishing, jumping rope and all main features of the evening. A neat sum was turned over to the treasurer and at a late hour each departed for home. The children's hay frames were decorated in flags and all singing patriotic airs, only wishing that another of pleasure was given. Mrs. Rosa Adams has returned from St. Joseph where she was sent as a delegate to represent the Daughters of Tabernacle. Mrs. Etta Johnson has returned from Sedalia where she was sent as a delegate to represent the Court of C. Also Mr. Joe Ancell and Will Hammett to represent the K. O. P. Mr. Ancell holds a Grand Lodge office. Dr. J. E. Smith made a business trip to St. Louis for several days, and also Moberly. Any one wishing to put in a card of thanks or resolution of condolence or in memorial of your deceased friend, brother, mother, sister, father, sweet-heart, as you remember, the one of our deceased sister, Zora Bell Harris, a few months ago in March, why please hand the reporter 50 cents and she will send to the public headquarters in Des Moines, J. L. Thompson. Dear ones, don't regret what it cost. We must not forget so soon. Miss Lucille Harris is visiting Mrs. A. B. Houskins in Rock Island, Ill., and friends in Moline and Davenport. Master Harris Xenophen Crewes was the first one to receive a card from his Aunt Lucille. She remembered him first and told him of his famous B-Bun, and sent love to his little playmate, Albert Clark. These little youngsters are the west side crackerjacks and pets of the neighborhood. To Imrove Your Digestion. "For years my digestion was so poor that I could only eat the lightest food I tried everything that I heard of to get relief, but not until about a year ago when I saw Chamberlain's Tablets advertised and got a bottle of them did I find the right treatment. Since taking them my digestion is fine."—Mrs. Blanche Bowers, Indiana, Pa. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sir John Langley, who has been confined to his home for sometime, passed away Saturday, July 27, at 12:45. Funeral was held at the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, preached by Rev. M. Carrington. Sir Langley was a member of the Knights of Tabor, Tabernacle and Platium. He was buried by the order using the Platium ceremony. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two daughters, and a mother and father. Sir Langley was laid to rest in the Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Louise Bakery is improving, and expects to be home soon. The entertainment given Saturday night by the Mission Circle proved to be quite a success. Rev. Carrington preached two soul stirring sermons Sunday, it being his second year with us. Rev. Carrington has been a credit to us and has done us much good. We can hardly express our appreciation toward dhim and wish him many more successful years as the pastor of our church. · Miss Christine Crittenden returned home Monday evening, July 29, from Unionville, Mo., where she has been visiting Mrs. S. W. Clark and family. The delegates returned home from the K. of P. Grand Lodge and reported a successful journey. MONMOUTH, ILL. Mr. Harry Small is home on a furlough from Camp Grant. Mrs. Francis J. Peterson and daughter Ruth of Washington, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Peterson's mother, Mrs. Dora Wallace. Mrs. Hessie Kelley is in the city for a few dadys visiting her sister, Mrs. L. C. Simms. She is enroute from Denver to her home in Milwaukee. Her friend, Mrs. Logan, hecompanied her. George Wallace is a Springfield visitor this week. Dr. Stork reports two new arrivals, Mr. and Mrs. James Sleet a son. Mr. and Mrs. Luke C. Orsburn a daughter, who will be known as Leola Saunders Orsburn. Both Mr. Sleet and Mr. Orsburn are in U. S. service. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Ford last week but its little life soon passed away, to be followed by its mother's death, who passed away Friday. Her funeral was held from Calvary Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Lindell is the owner of a Saxon car. Mrs. Mary Skinner left Saturday for her home in St. Louis, after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Susie Jackson. Mr. E. F. Thomas of Chicago is expected in the city on a visit with his brother, Joseph Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Cooper have returned from Chicago where they have been visiting their son, Henry Cooper. Editor Thompson and little son motured to our city this week, looking after Byrlander interests. On Monday evening the chair of St. THE BYSTANDER James A. M. E. entertained with a spread in honor of one of their members, James Clark, who will leave Friday for Camp rGant. The following young men will leave Friday morning for Camp Grant: Homer Smith, Albert Lewis, Melvin Cox, Robert Skinner, James Clark, Phines Orsburn, John McDaniels and Leroy Anderson. This is the last negro group to go from 1917 Class 1. Mrs. Maude Groff entertained with a six o'clock dinner Monday in honor of Homer Smith and James Clark. On Tuesday two affairs will be staged in honor of the drafted men. Mrs. Daisy Lash Mason will entertain with a picnic and the Missouri Club of St. James A. M. E. will entertain them at the home of Mrs. Laura Maupin. St. James A. M. E. will entertain the boys at the church Wednesday night. A dance will be given in their honor Thursday night. John Long will also leave this week for one of the government camps. A service flag was dedicated at St. James A. M. E. a few Sabbaths ago in honor of the nine men who have already gone into service. We hope that the editor's visit will remind some of the subscribers that their subscriptions have not been paid for a long time. So please get busy and settle with the correspondent, Mrs. Berenice Mettlock. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Mrs. Belle Bush is still confined to her bed. Miss Doreas Bell of Burlington is the guest of Miss Edna Jones. Miss Elizabeth Redd of Washington is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Carl Moore is home after a pleasant two weeks' visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris, Buxton. Carl sure enjoys farm life. Mrs. Bob Morris, after a three weeks' visit in the parental Frank Allen home, leaves Thursday for Gary, Ind., where she joins her husband, where they will be located permanently. She will stop in Ottumwa. Miss-Irene Mitchell is improving. Henry Hoakeday is improving his property by adding a room Rev. D. W. Brown has improved the parsonage by building a room on the south side. It was badly needed and much more beside. Well, let the good work go on. Miss Ruth Kiner, who has been a sufferer for the past year, is slowly improving, and has returned to her home in Beacon. Our services are being well attended every Sunday. Our pastor, Rev. R. P. Palmer, is preaching instructive as well as spiritual sermons. Both church and congregation are increasing under his leadership. The service flag services held at the Second Baptist church Sunday, July 14, in honor of our soldier boys called to colors from out church and city, was one of the most interesting services held in the Second Baptist church. The pastor preached da very able sermon from the text, "Go and may the Lord go with you." The Sunday School under the leadership of Mrs. Mable Crowder and every auxiliary of the church seemed to be taking on new life. Mrs. Moses Carter, who was seriously ill at her home on 3d Ave East, is much improved. Mr. Arthur Brown of Clinton visited over Saturday and Sunday with his family on 9th Ave. Mr. Will and James Palmer of Marysville, Mo., visited a few days with their father, Mr. Charles Palmer, and their sisters, Mrs. A. Brown and Mrs. M. Kelley. The Misses Leona & Vandora Kelley entertained a number of little folks last Thursday at their home on 1st, in honor of Miss Leona and Master Kenneth Palmer. The little folks brought well filled baskets and it is needless to say they enjoyed themselves. Master Ralph Crowder visited a few days last week at the home of his grandparents, Rev. O. B. Smith at Evans, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen, daughter, Mrs. Bert Morris and son Frankie, were Sundady guests of Mrs. Hattie Watkins, Buxton. Put the Dollar to Work When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. For Round Shoulders An excellent exercise to straighten round shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—is performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting it run out through the bent elbows. The arms are bent so that the hands rest on the chest. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down and walk about the room in this way for five or ten minutes. Children's Bedtime Interesting statistics showing the time at which the children of Beverly, Mass, between the ages of eight and twelve, go to bed, disclose that 15 go to bed between five and six o'clock, 5,240 between eight and nine; 168 between 11 and 12, and 46 between 11 and 1. - It is to be hoped that there are no Beverly children who are not in their nighttime, safely locked up, by their parents — Beverly Clarke. JOIN THE BANK OF HUMANITY Trim Germans by Buying Liberty Bonds, Says Fairbanks. **YIP!** LIP! Are we going to trim the Germans? Well, I guess with all of Uncle Sam's boys rearing to go. But you have to help! The Third Liberty Loan is more important than the first and second. The government needs your financial cooperation. You must do your "bit" by subscribing for more bonds. Victory demands sacrifice. To win without paying would make a laughing stock of the law of average. Aside from the investment you are assisting to promote world democracy. Think of it! 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The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelta College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. We wish that every subscriber in the city would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their desquent subscriptions as we need the money. When in our city stop at the Des Moise Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good oms, first class meals. Everything ew, clean and neat. Don't forget the age, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 18. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. Cooper, 1312 Center St. Furnished rooms for rent. 750 W. 8th St. Phone Market 2031. Wanted: Hair Dresser, Poro System, act as assistant. Give references and wages expected. Address, Mrs. Byrd Jackson, 1214 Morgan St., cooku, Iowa. There will be an ice cream and watermelon feast given by the Ashbury Buster Club, August 8th, beginning at five clock until nine p. m. at the Playground, 9th and Park Sts Jessie Eselle, Captain. ORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Some of the leading women of our age were visitors at the morning service last Sunday. Among them were Elizabeth Carter of New Bedford, ass. Miss Georgia Nugent of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Dr. Waring of Chicago. All were prominent in club work and were returning from Denver, Colo. The Usher's Club has installed electric kits in the church which takes place cold gas lamp. They will be in use or the first time tomorrow night. Be sure to see them. The Iowa Baptist Association will wavve with us about the last week in his month. Let every member get ady for it. Tomorrow marks a high day for our march. The pastor will presach in the morning and the Lord's Supper will be ministered at night. Let us try ours to be at both services. Rev. Warrick and Deacon Beverly led spiritual prayer meeting last Wednesday night. You missed a deal by not being present. NOTICE. The annual meeting of the Iowa Baptist Association will convene with the pririthian Baptist church, Des Moines, August 21-31. Let every church and actor be represented. Church letter mails can be obtained by dropping me mail. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. J. Francis Robinson, field secretary of the Nat. Baptist Assn., and one the speakers selected by the government to present the aims of the war, reached for Rev. Birt Sunday morning. The presence of the Holy Spirit was manifested. All rejoiced to hear is man of God. At the evening services Miss Elizabeth Carter, New Bedford, Mass., and miss Georgia Nugent, Louisville, Ky., were the speakers. They both spoke long the lines of general uplift and a very favorable impression, the visit of these women should serve an inspiration to our boys and girls who are striving to make a mark in life. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was chairman of the meeting. The choir rendered appropriate music. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, one of the old cards in the A. M. E. church, and an actionist of long standing will appear in this church en concert on the 6th of August. She comes under the surpieces of the Big Four Rally Club. Sunday, Aug. 4, is the fourth and last quarterly meeting for the conference year. Rev. Ferribe P. E. will be a charge of the services. This church in the face of this great world's war, has done a Herculean work for God and humanity. It has taken nothing less than courage and serifice to have accomplished the work. The working members have met every emand, and the drones have kept quiet out of the way. The last quarterly conference will be held Monday evening. Come hear the sports. Our connectional claims—education, missions, church extension, S. S. union, and for superannuated preachers, etc., must be met through our splendid Dollar Money system. Let the members remember this and see the class leader. The new church is nearing completion. A large number of the male membership met at the call of the pastor on Sunday afternoon in the new edifice, and made large payments on their building subscription. Artisans of every class are at work E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Compllying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2318 R. Hobson W. L. Berry ONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Dricks. J. W. SMITH, Prop. soon be ready to take possession. The first monthly meeting of the Mite Missionary society will be held at the personage. Reports from the District and Conference branch conventions will be made. Good music. Mrs. Gus Nicols in charge of the program. Missionary membership campaign will be launched. Every female member in St. Paul A. M. E. church, is eligible to membership in this the parent society of our church. Men are associate members. We want 100 men in our society. Dues 10es per month. Please give your name to solicitors when they call to see you. Rev. Birt served at three marriages this week. All the female members of St. Paul have about made their rounds to the various clubs and conventions they are full of information which should be given to the Home Guards. Let's have an echo meeting at some future date, and hear from these ladies. Some of them sang the praises of the new St. Paul until it reverberated among the Rocky Mountains. We are sure St. Paul's name will reach the Atlantic seaboard through Miss Elizabeth Carter, who is a loyal communicant of the A. M. E. church and president of the New England Conference Branch Mite Missionary society. Prayer meeting on Wednesday night was much enjoyed. Mrs. Dobson, wife of Dr. R. A. Dobson, has left the city with her baby, for a visit in Chicago. Miss Blanch Allen, who is very low, does not improve and her many friends are much alarmed. Mr. Geo. Taylor, a pioneer citizen of this city, is very sick at his home. Not much hope for his recovery. Editor John L. Thompson and son Nelson returned home this week from Illinois. Mrs. Anna Harris left Wednesday for a four weeks' visit in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Rev. O. A. Johnson, formerly of this city but now of Kansas City, Mo., stopped over in our city yesterday to attend the Old Settlers Picnic. Mrs. Bértha Terrie and little son Arthur of 1414 Crocker St., will leave Thursday, August 1st, for an extended trip in Keytesville, Moberly and Dalton, Mo. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Emerald Mash. A very interesting meeting was enjoyed. Will meet next week with Miss Marie I. Bell. Dr. W. H. Lowry gave a most inspiring recital at the Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday evening at 6:30 to an appreciative audience of young people. It is really worth while to go to Bethel, always a pleasant surprise for you. Rev. H. A. Perry and members have been invited to be at St. Paul at 3 p. m. Sunday. Rev. Perry is expected to preach the quarterly meeting sermon. This is the last quarter. All should hear him. Mr. R. B. De Frantz, traveling field secretary of the Colored Army Y. M. C. A. was in the city this week paying his official visit to the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Dodge. He paid the Bystander office a very pleasant call. Mr. W. Hieronymous left Saturday evening for Kansas City, Mo., where he will spend a few days visiting his mother, Mrs. Kittie Austin and other relatives. Mareus McCraven entertained 20 of his friends at a party Tuesday evening at his home, 205 Arthur Ave. The evening was spent in music and games. A two course luncheon was served. All reported a lovely time. Mr. John L. Thompson, editor, has just returned from a three weeks' trip throughout the state and part of Illinois in the interest of his paper which was very successful. He has increased his subscription fully one hundred. In his absence the paper was edited by his clerk, Mrs. Emerald Mash. There will be a big quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday night, August 7. All the friends of Rev. H. A. Perry and his members are invited to be out. This is the last quarterly meeting and you should hear of the good work Bethel has done this year. OLD SETTLERS PICNIC. Yesterday the Old Settlers of Polle County held their 28th annual picnic at Union Park. It was fairly well attended considering the war conditions. The absence of many of the old settlers caused by death, was noticeable. Mr. Dennis Burrell was present. It was in his home 28 years ago that they met to organize. Word has just been received from Mason City to the effect that Mr. John Spencer of Grinnell, Iowa, well-known cement contractor, Grand Senior Warden of Masonic Lodge, and a member of Union Congregational Church, had a stroke of paralysis and was removed to Mason City. His many friends are indeed very, very sorry to hear of his misfortune and hope that he will soon recover. COMPANY MOTHERS TO MEET. There will be a meeting of the women who served as company mothers for the 366th Infantry at Camp Dodge at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 THE BYSTANDER 5th St., Monday afternoon, August 5th, at 4 o'clock, to reorganize to look after the boys of the new 804th Infantry now stationed at the camp. All women interested along this line and who are prepared to do service are invited to be present. MISS BROWN TO RETURN. A meeting has been called Monday afternoon, August 5th at 3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 5th St., to arrange for a return engagement of Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the most famous ruler of the race in humorous and pathetic readings, and Mme. Jean Hodges of New Zealand, dramatic soprano. All persons interested in the return of Miss Brown and Mme. Hodges are asked to be present at this meeting. MASONS TO LAY CORNER STONE. The new Maple Street Baptist church on East Ninth and Maple St., will have their corner stone laid Sunday, August 4th, by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Grand Master W. W. Gross has deputized Grand Custodian C. C. Johnson as his special representative to perform that ancient ceremony. Both North Star Lodge No. 2 and Doric No. 30 are invited as well as all other Master Masons in the city in good and regular standing to participate. All Masons are invited to meet at the hall of Doric No. 30 at 1:30 o'clock, at East 17th and Des Moines St., and march to the church. The public is invited. All members of the Virginia Picnic Association will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Owing to the high cost of living, we, the Virginia Picnic Association, at a regular meeting held at the home of S. C. Cary, that we will hold a family picnic this year. All members are requested to bring your baskets well filled. Picnic will be held at Union Park Monday, September 2, 1918. Our next meeting will be held at the S. C. Cary home, 2715 Oxford St., August 11 at 4 p.m. All members wishing to join will be at that meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Roan, President; W. K. King, Vice President; W. W. White, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Bell Drew, Treasurer; C. P. Jones, Recording Secretary. LEMONS DO MAKE THE SKIN WHITE How to make a lemon bleaching lotion at home for a few cents Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply you with three ounces of orchard white or a few cents. Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle, then put in the orchard white and shake well. This makes a quarter pint of the very set lemon skin whitener and complexion enhancer. Make this cream, ready lotion daily into the face, neck, arms and hands and just see how smooth, soft and white the skin becomes. (es! It is harmless, and the beautiful results will surprise you.) We Must Invest Our Money in Liberty Bonds to the Last BY JOHN FITZPATRICK, (President, Chicago Federation of Labor.) We union members have organized to protect ourselves from the aggression and selfishness of any man or group of men who shall try to sacrifice our rights to their desires. For years we have fought, and slowly but surely it has proven to be a winning fight. Labor regulations, state and government legislation, public opinion have all come to our side. Our fight is almost won—and we have grown strong and prospered. And now there comes against us a greater foe. The German military machine is the curse of humanity and its destruction must be accomplished if democracy and freedom are to exist. The ground we have won must not be lost. We will fight this new foe as we did the old. Democracy and freedom is the only thing possible in our eyes, whether it be for men or nations. We have learned that there are two sources of power—men and money. We have given hundreds of thousands of men—and now we will give money. We will invest our money in Liberty bonds to the last dollar that we can spare, so that we in America will forever be free to work out our own destinies. Look at the Man: Buy Bonds. Don't be fed on false hopes. Germany has been winning this war. Look at the map today and see for yourself. Only the United States can defeat her. We have the men and the machinery and the money. Contribute your share of the money by investing in Liberty bonds. Investing in Liberty bonds is the safety first against paying tribute to autocracy. Liberty bonds or tribute—which? Military Organization of Jews. The military organization of the Jews began with their departure from Egypt. Every man above twenty years old was a soldier. Each tribe formed a regiment with its own banner and its own leader. Their positions in the camp or on the march were accurately fixed. NOTICE. WITH OUR CHURCHES 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. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. 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. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. 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. 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 St. 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 All cards of thanks or resolutions of condolence sent to be published in the Bystander must be accompanied by fifty cents to pay for setting and printing of same. 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Ashford of Bed- ford, Also the Misses Celia May Groen ‘of Bioux City, Alice Jones of Clarinda, Marjorie Cason of Clarinda and Faye Ashford of Bedford. The Clarinda, Omaha and Sioux City people: motored over in a seven passenger touring car. Mr. William Bailey of Buxton, Iowa, spent the week at the home of Mr. Greene Lucas. Mrs. J, A. Ashford and daughter Faye and son Raye and Mrs. Daniel Keene motored to Clarinda, Iowa, Sunday and spent the day attending church, ‘Mr, and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Grav- ity, Towa, engertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Howe of Bedford. Also the Howe children and Mr, Frank P, John- son of Des Moines. A two course din- ner was served. Mr. and Mrs, Howe motored to Gravity in the Johnson Over- land touring car. Mr. Frank Boyd of Kansas City is visiting in Bedford today. Listen for the chimes of the wedding bells in Bedford. ‘Misses Gert and Helen Lucas and Mr. Leroy Lucas left Tuesday evening for Omiaha where they expect to spend the summer. Mrs. Georgia Howe is oxpecting her sinter, Laura Jones, and Carrie Roberts and Gertie Cason during the fair. Miss Mable Johnson and Frank P. Johnson left for St. Joseph via Bedford ‘ts wind Gave: Reed: ohuacslover Sunday, OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Zast week's News. Mrs, M, Brown of Kansas City passed through the city Sunday enroute for Mt. Pleasant to visit her husband, who is an inmate of the Mt. Pleasant hospital. Miss Bertha Adams went to Buxton Saturday to spend Sunday with friends, Miss Ruth Kiner is reported some bet- ter, Mesdames Roberta Bailey, Mary Ba- ker and Grace McDowell of Buxton were shopping Saturday in our town. Ed Miles, Y. M. C. A. Gen’! Supt. of Buxton, was attending to business here Saturday. He returned home Sunday evening. John L. Thompson, editor of the By- stander, was in town Tuesday in inter- eat of his paper. He.was accompanied by histwo children. Sunday was a buay day at the 2nd Baptist church. At 11 s,m. the pastor Rev. R. P. Palmer preached a very im- pressive sermon to a large audience. ‘At 7:30 p. m. a patriotic service was held in honor, of the boys that are ealled to the colora. Under the ‘dirce- tion of Mrs. Arthur Crowder'the church ‘was beautifully decorated ‘with flags, buntings and streamers: An oxcellent Program was rendered. A patriotic germon by Rev. Palmer, pastor, who took for his text the 37th verse of the 27th chapter of 1st Samuel. ‘‘Go and may the Lord go with you.’’ Rev. Palmer was at his best and preached an excellent sermon and encouraged the boys as they go may the Lord go with them. At the close of the service | [mo bev Witte). ee , iS VU) eae a Ri Vv = i = 7 BP : sh Se, ae op a contribution was lifted amounting t $13.50, ‘Then pinning on of the stars b; nearest relative present which was ver} impressive. ‘The congregation ther saug the “Star Spangled Banner.’ Benediction by pastor. The day's service was a spiritual social and financial success and many thanks to our friends and also mem bers of our sister churehes, and especia’- ly to the quintette which rendered us such excellent music. ‘The social given by Sisters Taylor and Boyd on last Friday evening was a 20- cial and financial success and a neat sum of $6,10 was cleared, g ‘Mr: Bob Morris and. wife came down from Des Moines Friday, for a visit at the Frank Allen home over Sunday Mr. Morris was a soldier but has been honorably discharged, which he mueh re- grets. He left Monday, evening for Gary, Ind,, where he expects to’ reside permanently, His wife will join him later. Under the direction of Pierre Bar- guitte the boys who left Tuesday noon for Camp Dodge were given a great send off which will be remembered and appreciated by all present at the Shorter A. M. E. church Monday night, July 15. The church was beautifully decorated with flags under the direc- tion of Mrs."Cora Moore. ‘A program has been arranged and light refresh- ments were served. Pierre had man. agement of the refreshments, assisted by Henry Dunlap, Jas. Wooden and Lon Adams. Every thing was fine, beauti- ful and patriotic. The speakers were Mr. True, Mr. Shanahan, secretary of the Commereial ‘Club, and Rev. D. W. Brown, Mr.’ Andrew Reed and his singers furnished some very sweet mu- sic. Eugene Russell presented each boy with a small package, in behalf of the employes of the M. & St. L. railroad. A. G. Clark was master of ceremonies. Benediction by Rev. Palmer. ‘The many friends here will regret to learn of Mr. Jas. Crowder’s illness. Mr, Arthur Crowder received a tele- gram stating she had been taken to the hospital in Washington, and submitted to an operation for appendicitis. NEWS FROM SCANDIA, IOWA. The A. M. E. Zion Church have given their pastor, Rev. G. W. White, a four week's vacation, The Sunday School is progressing under the superinten- dency of Mr. G. W. Montague. The School of Prophets is also largely at- tended each Friday night of the week. Rev. G. E. Green, pastor, delivered two soul stirring sermons Sunday morn- ing and evening. At 4 p. m, the B, Y. P. U. gave an excellent program. Thursday, July 24, the officer of Scandia was successful in capturing an auto load of bootleggers whisky. ‘The arrest was made by Constable G. W. Moutague and J, F. Stringor. A Cadil- Inc auto and. 10 .cases of whisky and six prisoners were turned over to the state officers .at Des Moines. All. oc- cupants of the car were white. ‘A Billous Attack. ‘When you have a bilious attack your liver fails to perform its functions, You become constipated. ‘The food you eat ferments in your stomach instead of digesting. This inflames the stomach Sad asuaeeunebee, Vouitiie amd terri: THE BYSTANDER ble headache, Take three of Chamber- lain’s Tablets. They will tone up your liver, clean out your stomach and you will soon be as well as ever... They only cost’ a quarter. CEDAE BAPIDS, IOWA. Miss Iva Martin of Minneapolis is visiting at the home of J. W. Warren 922 8th St. ‘Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa is the guest of relatives in the city. Mrs. Leila Brown of Minneapolis it the guest of her father, J. W. Warren Mrs. Adelaide Flowers will entertair the J. 8, Y, Club Wednesday, August 7th, ‘Tie municipal bathing beach is now open. Many of our boys and girls arc taking advantage of the same, The second call for Class A men has been issued, the boys to leave about the Ist. The Federated clubs of the city will entertain the draftees Wednesday eve- ning at Bethel A. M, E, church. Those attending the Grand Lodge K. of P. and O, 0. C., were James Aikens, J. W. Harrison, M. L. Scott, C. H, Dorsey, Mrs. Fred Gresham and Clara Harrison, All report a good session. Mrs. Naomi Wilson visited friends in Rock Island Thursday.~ Mr. Forest Martin, Mrs, Gertrude Groff and Helen Brown attended the banquet in Rock Teland. ‘Mra. Julia McGee and Mrs. Clara Harrison will leave Thursday for Den- ver, Colo. e Mra. E. C. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. A. J. Gray, will visit Camp Dodge the first of the week. Mrs. Phillips has been removed to St. Lukes hospital. _. Mr. Charlie Davis of Ottumwa spent two or three days of this week in Albis at the parental home of Monroe Davis Mrs. Geo. Hollingsworth entertaines at dinner. Sunday in honor of Mrs Elizabeth Jeffers of Des Moines, Mrs Bennings and family, Mrs, Jeffers and Master Bennie Grayson. Mr, William Richard was a Daven port visitor at the Grand session of the K. of P. Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Kirklin King of Bux ton was in Albia over Sunday at the Harris home. Tt was reported that Mrs.-King, Sr. was hurt in an auto accident. Doctor Willis, Lawyer James Spear: and a few other Buxton people were in ‘Albia this week. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain’s Liniment and bound on over the seat of pain is often more ef- fectual for a lame back than a plaster and: does not cost anything like as much. NOTIOE OF ‘DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. ‘ Notice is hereby given that at a rogularly 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 VPUNCH DOT e MONKEYS” te P HEAD -SO sey! : Ws, 3 5 No ‘ * tt SIPSba> i , ed Meerre ya 4 Cee ul 1508s HN vb attains f= ‘axl ae ‘i A.’ a3 Way 2= =) 264 Sy O al fy S NA Steers Z ZZ = = ee = ce) eee ae Ss ALBIA NEWS. ‘The Rest Plaster. 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 perdons 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. H, L, CARRELL, President. M. M. CARRELL, Secretaty: NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at 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 the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said eorporation and said cor- poration was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all bf 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. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. | Notice is hereby given that at a regularly ealled 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 July, A. D. 1918, at whieh meet ing all of the holders of the capital jstock 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 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 COR. PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a 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 stock- 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- Frm ron? ip Se) Maas Gas aks CEE me DS Ya i : cP xx) ee iI (Xk a a V4 PRAHA UO AOAA YUAN WO AT 10 ORR | | SPRINGTEX is the underwear Pa ; with a miffion little springs in its ae fabric which ‘give and take”? = - with every movement of the f - Body, and preserve the shape of an ee the garment despite long wear GO ies and hard washings. fis. 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MARION D, WOODS, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR- PORATION. Notice is hereby given- that st a regularly called mectir, 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- jng all of the holders of ‘the capital stock of said corporation were p and voting, it was determined by unanimous vote of said stockholders dissolve said corporation and said poration was by said unsnimous 1 formally dissolved and-all of the ai distributed among the persons entit! thereto, and the president. and secrets of said corporation were direc cause notice of such dissolution to published and served as by law vided. q I. DAVIS, President and Secretary] I, H. TOMLINSON, Attorney. 200 Youngerman Bldg. 95 SIMON SIMPLE SURPRISES FRITZ BEDFORD NEWS. Mrs. John Hower entertained at a three course dinner Mrs. Martha Wright of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Mary Knight of Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs. Thomas Jones and Mrs. Laura Jones, Mrs. Gert Cason of Clarinda, Mrs. J. A. Ashford of Bedford. Also the Misses Celia May Green of Sioux City, Alice Jones of Clarinda, Marjorie Cason of Clarinda and Faye Ashford of Bedford. The Clarinda, Omaha and Sioux City people motored over in a seven passenger touring car. Mr. William Bailey of Buxton, Iowa, spent the week at the home of Mr. Greene Lucas. Mrs. J. A. Ashford and daughter Faye and son Raye and Mrs. Daniel Keene motored to Clarinda, Iowa, Sunday and spent the day attending church. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Gravity, Iowa, entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Howe of Bedford. Also the Howe children and Mr. Frank P. Johnson of Des Moines. A two course dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Howe motored to Gravity in the Johnson Overland touring car. Mr. Frank Boyd of Kansas City is visiting in Bedford today. Listen for the chimes of the wedding bells in Bedford. Misses Gert and Helen Lucas and Mr. Leroy Lucas left Tuesday evening for Omaha where they expect to spend the summer. Mrs. Georgia Howe is expecting her sister, Laura Jones, and Carrio Roberts and Gertie Cason during the fair. Miss Mable Johnson and Frank P. Johnson left for St. Joseph via Bedford to visit Mrs. Fred Johnson over Sunday. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Last week's News. Mrs. M. Brown of Kansas City passed through the city Sunday enroute for Mt. Pleasant to visit her husband, who is an inmate of the Mt. Pleasant hospital. Miss Bertha Adams went to Buxton Saturday to spend Sunday with friends. Miss Ruth Kiner is reported some better. Mesdames Roberta Bailey, Mary Baker and Grace McDowell of Buxton were shopping Saturday in our town. Ed Miles, Y. M. C. A. Gen'l Supt. of Buxton, was attending to business here Saturday. He returned home Sunday evening. John L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, was in town Tuesday in interest of his paper. He was accompanied by histo children. Sunday was a busy day at the 2nd Baptist church. At 11 a. m. the pastor Rev. R. P. Palmer preached a very impressive sermon to a large audience. At 7:30 p. m. a patriotic service was held in honor of the boys that are called to the colors. Under the direction of Mrs. Arthur Crowder the church was beautifully decorated with flags, buntings and streamers. An excellent program was rendered. A patriotic sermon by Rev. Palmer, pastor, who took for his text the 37th verse of the 17th chapter of 1st Samuel. "Go and may the Lord go with you." Rev. Palmer was at his best and preached an excellent sermon and encouraged the boys as they go may the Lord go with them. At the close of the service a contribution was lifted amounting to $13.50. Then pinning on of the stars by nearest relative present which was very impressive. The congregation then sang the "Star Spangled Banner." Benediction by pastor. The day's service was a spiritual, social and financial success and many thanks to our friends and also members of our sister churches, and especially to the quintette which rendered us such excellent music. The social given by Sisters Taylor and Boyd on last Friday evening was a social and financial success and a neat sum of $6.10 was cleared. Mr. Bob Morris and wife came down from Des Moines Friday, for a visit at the Frank Allen home over Sunday. Mr. Morris was a soldier but he has been honorably discharged, which he much regrets. He left Monday evening for Gary, Ind., where he expects to reside permanently. His wife will join him later. Under the direction of Pierre Barguite the boys who left Tuesday noon for Camp Dodge were given a great send off which will be remembered and appreciated by all present at the Shorter A. M. E. church Monday night, July 15. The church was beautifully decorated with flags under the direction of Mrs. Cora Moore. A program has been arranged and light refreshments were served. Pierre had management of the refreshments, assisted by Henry Dunlap, Jas. Wooden and Lon Adams. Every thing was fine, beautiful and patriotic. The speakers were Mr. True, Mr. Shanahan, secretary of the Commereial Club, and Rev. D. W. Brown. Mr. Andrew Reed and his singers furnished some very sweet music. Eugene Russell presented each boy with a small package, in behalf of the employees of the M. & St. L. railroad. A. G. Clark was master of ceremonies. Benediction by Rev. Palmer. The many friends here will regret to learn of Mr. Jas. Crowder's illness. Mr. Arthur Crowder received a telegram stating she had been taken to the hospital in Washington, and submitted to an operation for appendicitis. NEWS FROM SCANDIA, IOWA. The A. M. E. Zion Church have given their pastor, Rev. G. W. White, a four week's vacation. The Sunday School is progressing under the superintendency of Mr. G. W. Montague. The School of Prophets is also largely attended each Friday night of the week. Rev. G. E. Green, pastor, delivered two soul stirring sermons Sunday morning and evening. At 4 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. gave an excellent program. Thursday, July 24, the officer of Scandia was successful in capturing an auto load of bootleggers whisky. The arrest was made by Constable G. W. Montague and J. F. Stringer. A Cadillac auto and 10 cases of whisky and six prisoners were turned over to the state officers at Des Moines. All occupants of the car were white. A. Bilious Attack When you have a billious attack your liver fails to perform its functions. You become constipated. The food you eat ferments in your stomach instead of digesting. This infames the stomach and causes nausea, vomiting and terri- THE BYSTANDEK ble headache. Take three of Chamberlain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver, clean out your stomach and you will soon be as well as ever. They only cost a quarter. CEDAR, RAPIDS, IOWA. Miss Iva Martin of Minneapolis is visiting at the home of J. W. Warreu, 922 8th St. Mrs. Maud Milton of Ottumwa is the guest of relatives in the city. Mrs. Leila Brown of Minneapolis is the guest of her father, J. W. Warren. Mrs. Adelaide Flowers will entertain the J. S. Y. Club Wednesday, August 7th. The municipal bathing beach is now open. Many of our boys and girls are taking advantage of the same. The second call for Class A men has been issued, the boys to leave about the 1st. The Federated clubs of the city will entertain the draftees Wednesday evening at Bethel A. M. E. chureh. Those attending the Grand Lodge K. of P. and O. O. C., were James Aikens, J. W. Harrison, M. L. Scott, C. H. Dorsey, Mrs. Fred Gresham and Clara Harrison. All report a good session. Mrs. Naomi Wilson visited friends in Rock Island Thursday. Mr. Forest Martin, Mrs. Gertrude Groff and Helen Brown attended the banquet in Rock Island. Mrs. Julia McGee and Mrs. Clara Harrison will leave Thursday for Denver, Colo. Mrs. E. C. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. A. J. Gray, will visit Camp Dodge the first of the week. Mrs. Phillips has been removed to St. Lukes hospital. Mr. Charlie Davis of Ottumwa spent two or three days of this week in Albia at the parental home of Monroe Davis. Mrs. Geo. Hollingsworth entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Jeffers of Des Moines, Mrs. Bennings and family, Mrs. Jeffers and Master Bennie Gravson. Mr. William Richard was a Davenport visitor at the Grand session of the K. of P. Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Kirklin King of Buxton was in Albia over Sunday at the Harris home. It was reported that Mrs. King, Sr., was hurt in an auto accident. Doctor Willis, Lawyer James Spears and a few other Buxton people were in Albia this week. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on over the seat of pain is often more effectual for a lame back than a plaster and does not cost anything like as much. 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 ALBIA NEWS The Best Plaster 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 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. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR PORATION. Notice is hereby 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. 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. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders 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 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 di- H. L. CARRELL, President. M. M. CARRELL, Secretary. M. T. GILMORE, President. I. H. TOMLINSON, Secretary. CORA B. HILLIS. President. CYRUS B. HILLIS. Secretary. Can't sleep! Can't eat! Can't even digest what little you do eat! One or two doses ARMY & NAVY DYSPEPSIA TABLETS will make you feel ten years younger. Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. 25 cents a package at all Druggists, or sent to any address postpaid, by the U. S. ARMY & NAVY TABLET CO. 260 West Broadway, N.Y. 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