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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Histate Roof THE SEASON'S GREETINGS. 1918-1919. TO A FRIEND TODAY. Today I thought of the past days, And the friends of the yesteryear, Of those who have passed to the great beyond, And of those who are with us here. Of all who have helped and cheered me. The friends of the years or the day; You stood as a beacon out of the mist To help me and show me the way. So much there has been of sadness And regret; for my unused day— Some stopped for awhile to condemn me, Some silently passed on their way. But you, O friend, have not failed me. You believed me and served all the way, And held my heart to the ways of life; Accept thou my homage today. THE WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WELFARE BUREAU AND THREE SILENT, HARD WORKING WOMEN "Charity begins at home." "Charity begins at home." All honor to the Public Welfare Bureau, to Attorney Gertrude Rush, Mrs. J.P. Hamilton and Mrs. Harvey Brown for the success and reality of the Protection Home for women and girls. These women deserve and are entitled to a place in our esteem and affections for having inspired the welfare bureau with the confidence in their integrity, their sincerity of purpose and their high ideals. This recognized necessity by the welfare bureau means much to Des Moines and the state of Iowa. We can liken the characters of this small group of women to "sweet herbs, which give forth its finest fragrance when pressed." They have proven what perseverance, and above all, a determined resolution can do in the face of difficulties, obstructions and adverse criticisms. We are their debtors in better things and it is the largest civic improvement for colored Americans in the state of Iowa. Careless alike of praise or blame, this group of women with resolute, working purpose, with a "wave of gas" now and then flooding their trench, and stopping only long enough to adjust their masks, have gone "over the top" with the "Home." Quietly, tenaciously, unselfishly and effectively, have these women worked with a purpose, satisfied to await the results with patience, knowing that all progress of the kind was slow. The battle of life in most cases is fought uphill and to win it without a struggle, were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success. If there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to achieve. Attorney Gertrude Bush, with her grim determination and business capacity and ability, Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, who has lived home, dreamed home and now realized home, with her courage, ambition and earnestness, and Mrs. Harvey Brown, with her active, sympathetic sincere co-operation, can with us well be proud of their useful citizenry. Nor can we at any time lose sight of the Welfare Bureau, who have included we colored Americans in this "New Freedom" and "Humanity." How far nobler in nations it is to protect the feeble than to oppress them. Sanitation, sewerage and paved streets go hand in hand with race progress and only thru the recognition of our civic and economic reconstruction, can come the religious, moral and educational maturity and uplift of colored Americans. The man or woman who feels healthily, strongly and justly on the great interests of humanity is a constant benefactor to the human race. No one knows better than we, the descendants of slavery, a system that confounded and confused every principle of Christianity and morality, that the road of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast well doing, and they who are the most president and work in the trueest spirit are usually the most successful. What happiness then must be theirs, the promoters of this magnificent structure, when they think of the aged women in the home, some of them ex-slaves, and of the girls without homes who need the guidance and protection of such a haven. One hundred homeless colored folks given warmth and shelter during the year 1917, and many were turned away for the former home was inadequate. The home is always open to those who seek and desire its protection and these worthy women stand ready to convince those who come that a real motherly care and interest follow them. The writer's attention was called by a white woman who had employed a colored woman by the name of Mrs. Cary for eleven years as laundress. Her employer said that Mrs. Cary was ill and that she lived in the most wretched novel imaginable and that it was dangerous for her to be left alone as the rats, which were the size of cats, would climb upon her bed and gnaw her fingers and that she was too ill to fight them off. She said, my husband will pay for her keep in the home, for I promised Mrs. Cary that I would never let her die in the poor house. She further stated that she had never heard the old lady utter a word of complaint. Mrs. Cary lived at S. E. 12th and Market Sts. and was later removed to the tuberculosis farm. This of course is Boost Pay and read The Bystander only one of the many instances of distress with which the home comes in direct contact. “Charity begins at home” is an old, but nevertheless true saying, and there is much to be done in the way of surgical dressings, hygiene and first aid nursing at our own doors, or does “distance lend enchantment?” “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, my brethren, ye did it not to me.” Mr. Eugene Nott, son of Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Nott, has arrived home from a several months' service in a southern camp, having been given an honorable discharge. Mrs. M. J. Holliday is a recent subscriber to the Bystander. Mr. Scott Robinson has returned home from Sioux City, where he spent the holidays with his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson. Relatives and friends in Clinton were grieved this week when they received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Artelia Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sayles, of Alberta, Canada, former residents of Clinton. Mr. Jake Brown of Buxton has returned home, after a visit with his father-in-law, Rev. W. W. Williams and family. He was accompanied by his daughters, who have been with their grandparents for some time. The postponed Christmas program was rendered by the scholars of Bethel A. M. E. S. S. on last Sunday. The numbers rendered are deserving of great credit. Mrs. F. J. Nott has returned from a several weeks' visit in Chicago, during which time she was quite ill. She is much improved. The first quarterly meeting for this conference year was held at Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday, Dec. 29th. In the afternoon Rev. S. B. Moore of Davenport, a former pastor, delivered a most interesting sermon. He was accompanied by Mr. Eugene Green, also of Davenport. Mr. Art Williams is taking an enforced 'vacation' from his duties at the Hotel Clinton, on account of illness. We hope to see him out again soon. Mr. Fred Slater has returned to college duties at Iowa City, after spending the holidays with his parents. Mrs Holland Williams has returned home from a several weeks' visit in Chicago. She is somewhat improved after a severe illness while away. Mr. Ike Robinson is confined to his home by illness. Do not let your subscription lapse on account of neglect to pay up. Some of our subscribers are in danger. MACON, MO., NEWS. Rev. Underwood preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and night. Mrs. Nora Houston is able to be up again after having a siege of the flu. Well the flu is about settled down in Macon for awhile. The cold wave has struck it. Rev. Earnest Bookner held the lucky number and No. 1 and received the nice rocker chair at the concert Tuesday night at Vine and B. Baptfst church. A large sum of money was taken in. Mr. May Burton is better and getting along real nicely. Subscribe for the Bystander. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houskin have returned home after a pleasant visit in Macon and Quincy, Ill., visiting their mother and friends, Mrs. Cora Harris. Prof. T. Crews of Quindary, Kansas, and Miss Ida Crews, Miss Scott of Chicago, Ill., were visiting in the city at the Rev Crews home. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Canton, Mo., left Monday for their home after spending the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. George Ella Houston. Miss Lucilla Harris left Sunday for Kansas City to resume her school work as teacher after spending the holidays. Mrs. Cora Harris entertained at dinner Christmas week. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Canton, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Housin of Rock Island, Ill.; George Smith of Macon, Mo., and Rev. J. L. Williams. Mrs. Othella B. McCray left for Kansas to visit her aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson spent the week end visiting friends in Brookfield, Mo. Miss O. Williams of Sturgeon, Mo., was guest of Mrs. Aleta Jackson last week. Baby and Raymond Grant spent Sunday in Clarence, Mo. Miss Kathryn Wright and Miss Elnora Jackson will spend Wednesday in Moherty, Mo. Mrs. Carrie McCampbell, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday week, Mr. and Mrs. Houstin of Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Canton, Mo. Covers were laid for twelve. The barber shop has opened again in the same place. J. C. Johnson and E. Houston, who run for so many years, under the name of Mr. Earnest Finney. We are glad to see it open. Why not patronize? Miss Alberta Young left for Rock Island, Ill., to visit her sister, Mrs. L. Harper. Look for the Bystander collector. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1919. CLINTON, IOWA THE LEGEND OF THE LEGEND OF THE LEGEND THEODORE ROOSEVELT IS DEAD ILLUSTRIOUS AMERICAN PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY Younker Brothers Announcing a Great Clearing Sale of Shoes Saturday In the Younker Down Stairs Store Oyster Bay, N. Y., Jan. 6., Col. Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep at 4:15 this morning. The exact time of Colonel Roosevelt's death was 4:15 a.m., as nearly as can be determined, for there was no person at his bedside at the moment he passed away. A minute or two before, his attendant, James Amos, the young colored man who had ever in the employ of the colonel ever since he left the White House, noticed that the patient was breathing heavily in his sleep and went to call a nurse. When he returned with her the former president was dead. Death was caused by a pulmonary embolism. This pulmonary embolism, Dr. Faller explained, is a blood clot in one of the arteries of the lungs. The funeral will be Wednesday from Christ Episcopal church, Oyster Bay, and interment will be in the Young Memorial cemetery at Oyster Bay Cove. At the time of his death the only persons in the house at Sagamore Hill were Colonel Roosevelt, his wife and the servants. Colonel Roosevelt spent Sunday evening reading, conversing with Mrs. Roosevelt and chatting with Dr. Faller, who left him apparently much improved and in excellent spirits. He also dictated a number of letters. Despite his recent return from the hospital, where he was confined for weeks by an attack of sciatica, with painful complications, he had much of his old vigor. When Dr. Faller left him, Roosevelt was laughing and called good night, most cheerfully. At midnight he retired. Mrs. Roosevelt sat with him for a while, and then, as he fell asleep, she went to her own room. Teddy Led Life of Thrills. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's life was one long adventure. He met danger in public life, in the wile of the western United States, in his tribes of Africa and the unexplored regions of South America. He fearlessly attacked public men in this country and on one occasion he spoke in the Guild Hall, London, berating the British for their treatment of the Egyptians. The British foreign minister heard the speech. He criticized the American commercial spirit in a speech in Brazil. He defied the German feet, giving it ten days to move from Venezuelan waters and then reduced the time, declaring he would blow it out if it didn't move. Adventures Historical. Colonel Roosevelt was one of the few presidents of the United States to leave the country after his term of office. His trips to Africa and South America were historical. Both were made in the interests of science. On his trip to Africa, leaving the United States March 23, 1909, he covered 28,433 miles, spending practically 11 months in the African jungles. He visited the capital of nearly every country on the two eastern continents, and hobnobbed with rulers and diplomats. Degrees were conferred on him by the universities of Egypt, Leipsic, Sorbonn, Berlin, Christiania, Cambridge and Oxford. He was received in audience by the kings of Uganda, Italy, Belgium, Norway and England, Emperors of Austria and Germany, Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands, the crown princes of Denmark and Sweden and the president of France. Turns Down Pope. He declined to meet the Pope and cancelled an engagement that had been made for him because of restrictions to be imposed on him. He was the first civilian ever to review the German and French armies, the flower of each being called out in special reviews for him. His travel in the African jungles resulted in the greatest bag of big game ever killed in Africa, among which were several new specimens, now in the Smithsonian Institute. He had two narrow escapes from death from attacks by wild animals. He was made special ambassador of the United States at the funeral of King Edward of England. In 1913 he went to South America to explore parts of Brazil. This resulted in finding the famous "River of Doubt," the result of many controversies. Of Dutch Ancestry. Of Dutch ancestry, born in New York on October 27, 1858, in a house in East Twentieth street, the house Theodore was a weakling. He was one of four children who came to Theodore and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. The mother was of southern stock and the father of northern, a situation which during the early years of Theodore Jr.'s boyhood was not allowed to interfere with the family life of these children during the civil war days. So frail that he was not privileged to associate with the other boys in his neighborhood. Roosevelt was tutored privately in New York and during travels on which his parents took the children abroad. A porch gymnasium at his home provided him with physical exercise with which he combatted a troublesome asthma. His father, a glass importer and a man of means, was his constant companion; he kept a diary; he read so much history and fictional books of adventure that he was known as a bookworm; he took boxing lessons; he was an amateur naturalist, and at the age of 17 years he entered Harvard university. There he was not as prominent as some others in an athletic way, as it it not recorded that he "made" the baseball or football teams, but his pony body had undergone a metamorphosis and before graduation he became one of the champion boxers of the college. This remarkable physical development was emphasized by something which took place shortly after he left Harvard in 1880. He went to Europe, climbed the Matterhorn, and as a result was elected a member of the Alpine club of London, an organization of men who had performed notable feats of adventure. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernaele Baptist church, closed his revival Sunday night with twenty converts and twenty-five joined by letter. Dr. Samuel R. Skelton, the world's recognized leading race evangelist, conducted the meetings for Rev. Jackson. Rev. Jackson is doing a tremendous work in the saving of souls and in the building up of his church. Rev. Jackson was greeted with many presents Christmas, such as geese, shoes and groceries. Rev. and Mrs. Jackson, in company with Rev. and Mr. S. R. Skelton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs Bottom for Christmas dinner. Rev. Matthew R. Rhonehee, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church, 16th St. Ave. A. We are glad to say by the grace of God and under the leadership of Rev. Rhonenee our "church is growing in membership, and all other work pertaining to the church and community. Rev. and Mrs. Rhonenee were greeted on Christmas by the church and friends with boxes, baskets, sacks and also a purse. Rev. Rhonenee was greeter by a twenty-five dollar set of books from Mr. and Mrs R. V. Robinson. Their little son, Charles Rhonenee, received a little blue serge suit, a little soldier suit, a pair of shoes and other toys, which makes Charles look and walk very proud. Mrs Gertrude Rhonence and little son Charles left Friday evening for Kansas City, where they will visit a week or more. Watch meeting services were grand, the subject being, "Light of the World." Rev. and Mrs. Rhonence and son Charles were invited to the home of the Bethel A. M. E. church's pianist, Mrs. H. V. Bess, to an excellent turkey dinner on New Year's day. The Bethel A. M. E. church will begin their revival as soon as the pastor decides with his people just when they will begin. Miss Hazel Turner entertained Mr. and Mrs Harry Payne at her home on 2032 8th Ave. on New Year's eve. Mrs. Grace Cave received a card from her son Howard, who is in France. Mr. William Smith and Miss Inez Cole were solemnized in marriage Thursday at 6 p. m. by Rev. Rhonence at the home of the bride, 2425 6th Ave. In spite of the many blessings there is a great deal of sickness in the city. Rev. Rhonence is suffering at this time from a severely sprained ankle. Those sick in the Wabash district are Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Freeland, Mr. Harry Lawry, Mrs. Mary Polon, Mr. J. W. Madson, Miss Meyers. Mrs. C. R. Russell on Second Ave. is ill. Mrs. Jue. Hall on 6th Ave. is better. ```markdown ``` The best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents The A. M. E. mission had watch meeting New Year's eve. Many resolutions were made. Mr. and Mrs. Coffman had a beautiful party New Year's eve. The house was beautifully decorated from 8 until 11:45 o'clock. The evening was spent in games and music. At 12 o'clock as the whistles were blowing the 20 guests were seated at a table to greet the new year with a five course luncheon. The out of town guests were Mrs. Walter Dishman of Elgin, Ill.; Miss Mary Wallace of Clarence, Mo., and Mrs. Hall Short of Minneapolis, Minn. The party was given complimentary to the Fort Dodge Improvement Club. They all left at a wee wee hour, declaring Mr. and Mrs. Coffman most delightful hosts. Mr. Jules Butcher returned home last week from Camp Grant and tells some very interesting stories about camp life. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Walter Dishman. Those attending the dance at the K., C. hall New Year's night report a good time. Miss M. Wallace returned to Clarence, Mo., last week. Mrs. Hal Short, Mrs. A. Perking and baby Alice returned to Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday. Quick Cure for Group. Watch for the first symptom, hoarse ness, and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. It is prompt and effec- fult. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Mr. Mark Carrington is reported on the sick list this week. The debate given by the B. Y. P. U. Jan. 19 was well attended and the debate was very good. Mr. Joe Saunders is able to leave his daughter's home, Mrs. K. Brown, and go to his home on W. Maple. Sergt Brock of Camp Dodge, Iowa, spent New Year's in the city with his friend, Miss Myrtle Wiseley, also attended the debate New Year's night. Sunday was the first Sunday and Rev. M. Carrington preached a soul stirring sermon to a well filled house. Mrs. S. W. Clark and daughter Garnetta left for their home in Unionville, Mo., after spending the holidays with relatives and friends. Little Aldeen Jones had the misfortune to run the sewing machine needle through a finger. It is quite painful at present. Miss R. Smith entertained a few of her friends at her home on North 6th St., Sunday afternoon. Quite a number of members and friends brought and donated a New Year's basket to the pastor, Rev. M. Carrington. Word has been received in the city stating Mr. James Thompkins has arrived in Hampton Rd. Va., from France and is awaiting his discharge. Mr. Watson, who has been sick for a few days, is reported better at this writing. Mr. Wm. Karney is reported somewhat better at this writing. The Red Cross Club will meet with the secretary, Mrs. Wm. Noah, for work Thursday. They have turned off at the work they had and are starting again preparing for the Belgians. All the colored citizens were grieved to learn of Col. T. Roosevelt's death. Mr. and Mrs. Shee and son Theodore arrived home after spending the holidays in Warrenburg, Mo., with relatives and friends. Mr. T. L. Beddings is reported on the sick list this week. Several were visitors at the home of Mr. Wm. Kearney Sunday afternoon. There will be a social given Saturday night, Jan. 11, for the janitor. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. William Brown and little girl have gone to St. Louis to visit her sister. Mrs. Olla Henneson of Des Moines is visiting at the Lou Morris home. Mr. Theodore Gravely of Danville, Ill., visited with Mrs. Lawrence Butler during the Christmas holidays. There are about from 10 to 15 cases of sickness in town at the present writing. A New Year's festival at the church on Wednesday night and a watch meeting for the old year out and new year in. Heavy snow has prevented the trains from passing and a few people have been snowbound in our city the past week. The Sewing Circle Club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Cured at a Cost of 25 Cents. "Eight years ago when we first moved to Mattoon, I was a great sufferer from indigestion and constipation," writes Mrs. Robert Allison, Mattoon, Ill. "I had frequent headaches and dizzy spells, and there was a feeling like a heavy weight pressing on my stomach and chest all the time. I felt miserable. Every morsel of food distressed me. I could not rest at night and felt tired and worn out all the time. One bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets eured me and I have since felt like a different person." Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second pass matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year .....$1.50 Six months .....$75 Three months .....$50 All subscriptions payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. It is indeed singular that just while the civilized world has been rejoicing over peace, that just at the beginning of this new year the world are to be wrapped in deep sorrow at the unexpected death of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, who died last Monday at his home in New York. It has been truly said that humanity must have her sweets mingle with her bitters, that our joys and sorrows, tears and laughter must flow together. This day the giant oak has fallen. The greatest man of this age and generation, real great men, are only produced about every 100 years apart. His death is untimely and his loss we all mourn. He was just in real prime of manhood, only 60 years, ripe with age and experience by wide travels, conversant with the real needs of all the civilized nations, a scholar, a statesman, an author, a huntsman, an orator, a soldier and the highest example of greater democracy, of justice, equality and fair play for every man. He lived a strenuous and busy life, brim full of new ideals of better living and full treatment of all peoples and of all conditions. He elevated the moral ties, in regard to their political honesty, in regard to business in both private and public corporations. Indeed his age in the American life will be known as the Rooseveltian age in the American history. He prophesied, wrote and spoke about a generation ahead of his time and we are and will soon see that Roosevelt was right upon most all important questions. His country life, his pure food laws, his forest conservation and preparedness stand will all prove a useful benefit to humanity. To the Negro race we have lost the greatest, trust and best white man since Abraham Lincoln. Indeed America has had but two real, all around unbiased presidents, who were too big to know no color, race or creed, wealth or poverty, but simply knew man as a human being. They were the giant oak in the American forest, Lincoln and Roosevelt. That brave, strenuous, intrepid, fearless leader who was outspoken for right, justice and equality, who said that he would not close the door of opportunity against any man on account of color. He who dined with Booker T. Washington in the White House. He who more kings, emperors, princes, presidents and rulers of all the civilized countries honored and laid trophies at his foot. So we can say that Theodore Roosevelt was the greatest man of his age. EMANCIPATION DAY OVSERVED. The year of 1919 started out most auspiciously for the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on New Year's night, when exercises commemorating the fifty-sixth anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, were held. Governor William L. Harding delivered the principal address and the audience, which filled the auditorium of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, applauded enthusiastically at various stages of the governor's speech, and especially his references to the part played in the late war by Negroes. The 400,000 American colored men called to the colors, more than 150,000 of whom were sent overseas, earned for the American Negro all the rights and privileges guaranteed them by the constitution, said the governor. "The democracy for which the black troops so heroically fought at Verdun and on numerous other battle fields of France must henceforth be accorded every citizen of the republic. No action can live half slave and half free." Preceding the governor's address, a program including numbers by Mrs. Karl P. Blaise, contralto; J. H. Anderson, Y. M. C. A. secretary at Camp Dodge; Miss Uraula Guey, War Camp Community worker, pianist; Miss Marvel Blackburn, reader; Sgt. Benj. Johnson, baritone; Miss Mildred Griffin, pianist, and Mrs. Joburness Kelso, soprano, was given. Atty. Agyrude E. Rush read the Emancipation Proclamation, the Rev. W. C. Cole, pastor of the Capital Hill Church of Christ, gave the incursion and the Rev. S. L. Birt, pastor of St Paul's A. M. E. church, gave the benediction. Elbert R. Hall, president of the Des Moines Branch, presided. Twenty-two persons applied and were elected to membership in the branch. Included in that number were two members of the Iowa Supreme Court, Chief Justice Bertil M. Ladd and Associate Justice Thomas R. Stevens. "A MESSAGE." Merry New Year, happy greeting chimes in the Lord to all. A few words to the Bystander, Unity and Charity treasure has $13.50. Also may this year weigh in the balance the worth of our Christian, unexpecting hidden joy in the Lord, exercise its authority with knowledge and the welcome "Peace" were friendship and words never die nor grow old. On Des. 17th, 1918, while Elise C. Lowe was on the street car coming home from school she looked up and yelled as the moon pictured to her a black mountain and a black boat. Later in the afternoon she saw the map bearing Europe, Asia and Africa. It didn't appear to us as sin because the 21st chapter of St. Luke is sufficient. I am still sending this message to get two million dollars for the building of Unity and Charity Bank, this "Peace" God santified me and I am yet working daily for same. As ever to press on, also the echoes of Jesus has pressed to me a new song, Peace, East and Ease. We have many colored establishments, but this one is meant as a love of peace to our country. Won't you donate? It must be built by 50c and other will of God to have its weight. We must show our united force in order to prove we love each other and see what Almighty God has stored in His royal kingdom for his leader of women and children. Why I don't send an article to Bystander often is because of time, etc. As ever in the Lord. Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe, 566 Mill St., Chillicothe, O. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Before using this preparation for a cough or cold you may wish to know what it has done for others. Mrs. O. Cook, Macon, Ill., writes, "I have found it gives the quickest relief of any cough remedy I have ever used." Mrs. James A. Knott, Chillicothe, Mo., says "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cannot be beat for coughs and colds." H. J. Moore, Oval, Pa., says "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on several occasions when I was suffering with a settled cold upon the chest and it has always brought about a cure. CHILLIGOTHE MO. Mrs. Estelle Woods and nephew, William Carper, of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting at the home of their father and grandfather, Mr. Alex Winfrey. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of Washington, D. C., are visiting here with relatives and friends. Mr. Simon Sawyer of Portland, Oregon, is home visiting his mother, Mrs. Daniel Sawyer. Miss Maria Jones is very sick at her home. Mrs. Fae Montgomery of Excelsior Springs visited Thursday with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Burdine, of this city. Prof. and Mrs. Wm. Longdon of Brunswick, Mo., visited here during the holidays with relatives and friends. Mrs. Myrtle Beach is still on the sick list. Her many friends hope that she will soon be restored to her normal health. Mrs. Odessa Patrick has returned to her home in Lincoln, Neb., after a few weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Christmas eve was celebrated at both churches with a program by the little tots and beautiful trees well laden with gifts to gladden the hearts of old and young. The teachers of each class remembered their pupils with a Christmas reat. Mr. Jones of Harris, Mo., was a Sunday visitor in our city. Mrs. Maggie Botts attended the Linn county union meeting at Brookfield, Mo., Sunday. Mrs. Perry and Miss Viola Dawson of Meadville, Mo., have been attending the bedside of Miss Maria Jones. Mrs. Rebecca White, and daughter Willa Mae have been visiting relatives and friends in Keytesville, Mo., the past week. There was a candy pulling given by the young folks at the residence of Miss Andrea and Mercedes Alnutt, New Year's eve. A pleasant evening was spent. Pay your subscription. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The working spirit of the members is good and the church is doing fine. Each week we have new additions to the church. Last Sunday was a day of praise in Corinthian. Rev. Robinson, our pastor, took for his text the 18th chapter of 1st Kings; words: It is enough take my life. I am no better than my father. The audience was spellbound from the way he handled the text. We are proud of the spiritual growth in our pastor. In the evening was covenant meeting and communion, conducted by Rev. J. C. Bothic. The house was well filled and many testimonies were made for the advancement of God's cause. The year 1918 closed with very much success did we have in financial receipts in which we are going to publish in the Bystander later. The church has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: General officers: F. J. Harris, church clerk; Mrs. N. C. Marshall, assistant; C. F. Topson, treasurer; Mrs. H. W. Hammitt, organist; H. R. Graves, musical director. Trustee board, W. H. Hammitt, chairman; James James, secretary. Finance committee, M. E. Cassell, C. W. Brown, Mrs. N. C. Marshall. Financial secretary, James B. Mitchell. Auditing committee, E. Baker, W. W. White, H. R. Graves. There are many other officers we won't mention at this time. The Sunday school elected the following officers: C. F. Topson, superintendent; Miss Balthie Bothic, secretary; Mrs. J. M. Brown, finance secretary; F. J. Harris, treasurer. On last Thursday eve the pastor installed the various officers of THE BYSTANDE the church and Sunday school and auxiliaries, after which the sisters of the Social Club, under the direction of Mrs. I. A. Shelton and Mrs. M. E. Cassell served all present with ice cream and cake and other catables. Response was given by all elected officers, expressing praise for the work in the past and desiring to do more in the future. You will find our pastor located at 1009 W. 12th St. Phon Market 1979. On account of the deep snow and unbroken paths Santa Claus didn't arrive at the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school till New Year's eve. He made it very happy for many little tots and grown ups of the Sunday school. Watch meeting was held Tuesday night with a good number present. A fine spiritual meeting was held, and on account of the deep snow most of the people stayed all night. Luncheon was served free by the Stewardess board. Mrs. South at this writing is quite bad off. Mrs. Johnson, the regular reporter, is still in the hospital slowly improving from her operation. The election of Bethel A. M. E. church trustees will take place Jan. 15 at the church. Mr. Ross Hopkins is still on the sick list. Mr. French Bland is spending his furlough within our city. His presence helps swell the number of race soldiers in our city. Bethel A. M. E church is planning to pitch a one thousand dollar rally by the first of March. The revival that was to be held at Bethel A. M. E. church by Mrs. Wilson of Peoria, Ill., has been postponed to a later date on account of the severe cold weather. Last Week. The Rev. S. B. Moore and wife were royally entertained on Christmas day at the Masonic Home in Rock Island. They report having had a fine time and a most delicious dinner. There were also many Christmas presents at the home loaded on a magnificent Christmas tree for the inmates of the Masoife Home. Too much credit cannot be given to Mrs. McClain as matron, and Mr. McClain as care-keeper. On account of the flu ban's lid being kept so tightly on, the Ladies Mite Missionary Society could not get out Nevertheless the lid has been lifted, and they will meet Thursday night to elect officers for the new year. The Sunday school also having just crawled out from under the flu ban, will elect officers Friday night. The Allen Endeavor League will elect its officers next Sunday the 12th. A near fatal occurrence happened to Mr. Logan Oney which his house caught fire about 4:30 Friday, Jan. 3. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mrs. Lizzie Wicks and children of Eldon spent Christmas in the city. Miss Agnes Mason of Chicago spent a few days here enroute to Des Moines. She was accompanied by Mrs. John Greenup and Harry Burny and family. Corporal Raymond Black of Camp Dodge was in the city on a four day furlough. Mrs. Herthyl Slaughter spent Christmas in Burlington. Privates Ulysses Green and Gargeld Foster are home from Grant, having been honorably discharged. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble spent Christmas in Keokuk. Miss Dorothy Green is very ill at this writing. Miss Etta Searcy has returned from Ottumwa, where she spent her Christmas vacation. Mr. James McNeal of Chicago spent Christmas with his mother and sister of this city. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." Mrs. V. Wilson of Des Moines spent New Year's day in the home of her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen. Mrs. R. Franklin is confined to her home, a flu sufferer. Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Smith of Evans are much elated over a beautiful quilt presented them Christmas from the ladies of the Second Baptist church, Marshalltown, where Rev. Smith is pastor. Each block had the name of the lady embroidered on who made it. Mrs. Mollio Ringo is much improved. The annual sermon of the Masons was delivered by Rev. D. W. Brown at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. The sermon, the talk by A. G. Clark, the song by Messrs. Beid, Taylor and Richards were excellent. A. G. Clark, W. M., conducted the memorial services in remembrance of Roscoe Jones. Mr. Adolphus Jones, who attended the S. A. T. C. of the School of Pharmacy in Chicago, was hospitably discharged and spent the holidays with his parents. He returned to Chicago and will continue his studies under a registered pharmacist and expects to re-enter the university next fall. OTTUMWA BRIEFN. The holidays have been pleasantly enjoyed by most of the citizens of Ottumwa. Not much sickness. Mr. George King, who has been a military student at Howard University, has returned home, looking fine. Miss Etta Scary, a student at West DAVENPORT. IOWA MT. PLEASANT NOTES Stomach Trouble Cured OSKALOQSA, IOWA. Last Week. OTTUMWA BRIEFS leyan College, is a holiday visitor at the residence of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson. Mr. McKinley Weeks, who has been in the service of the U. S. army, has been honorably discharged and is back home again. Ottumwa people are proud of their soldier boys. Pvt. Walter C. Williams, a member of the 25th Infantry, stationed at Nogales, Arizona, was a visitor last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis were host and hostess at a Christmas dinner to honor Pvt. Walter C. Williams, Miss Virginia Lewis and Mr. J. T. Henderson were other guests present. Mrs. Tina Abner has been quite sick at her home with influenza, but is able to be out again. Mr. A. L. Hawkins is seriously ill at the Ottumwa hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hurtt were called to Independence, Iowa, on account of the death of the mother of Mrs. Hurtt. They returned after several days stay there. Attorney William B. Bruce of Kansas City, Mo., was a week end visitor at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Davis. Mr. Bruce has impressed the people of Ottumwa with his manly and intelligent demeanor and as a self made young man is a pride of the race of which he is a member. Mr. Robert Harris is quite sick at this writing. The local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will hold a mass meeting at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, Jan. 1, 1919. Speakers of both races will be present and a splendid program will be rendered. Mrs. Bessie Purtum was a recent visitor in Buxton, guest of Mrs. Rosa Watson-Bolden. Please send all Ottumwa news to the agent at her residence, 506 Meadow St., and pay back subscription to the Bystander. KEOKUK, IOWA. Miss Thelma Smith has returned from a visit with her mother in Kansas City. Private Pearl Perkins was called home owing to the illness of his wife. Lieutenant and Mrs. Ralph Tebeaul are home on an extended visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tebeaul. Lieutenant Tebeaul has been honorably discharged from Camp Dodge, Iowa. A party was given in honor of the return of Miss Mary Battle last Wednesday at the home of Miss Thelma Seals. The evening was spent in music and games. Mr. William South is ill at his home. Mr. John Bryant has returned home after spending New Year's with his uncle, Mr. John Smith, of Quincy, Ill. Private Samuel Berry, Jr., has returned to Camp Dodge after a delightful visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berry. A delightful entertainment was given by the 20th Century Over Top Girls. Rev. Sterling Moore and wife were entertained at New Year's dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Smith. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist Sunday school presented to Mrs. Ida Byrd a two dollar and fifty cent gold piece in appreciation of her work as superintendent. Miss Robinson of Hocking, Iowa, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Carter. Mrs. Baird Williams and son Gilbert have recovered from an attack of the influenza. We are glad to note that Mrs. Geo. Snoddy is able to be out again. Miss Bessie Rose has returned home from Kansas City, where she has been for some time. Master Murray and Fay Reed, who have been sick, are better. Rev. Rowe, who has been supplying at the First African Baptist church, has returned to his home in Des Moines. Rev. Sognor, the evangelist of St. Louis, Mo., is helping Rev. Sterling Moore in a revival meeting. Our watch night meeting will long be remembered, on Dec. 31, 1918. The Calendar Tea given by the Coronation Club was a grand success. Mrs. C. R. Waters and her members spared no nails in making this a grand affair. Everyone was highly pleased with this new feature. The young people certainly rallied around their chairman, Mrs. C. R. Waters, who is heading this great club, and it is their desire to not let her fail in anything she undertakes to do. Mrs. Waters is proud of her young people and she has taken on new life. This entertainment was given Wednesday, January 1, 1919, from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Mrs. Ora Mac Jackson of Chicago, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters, is spending an indefinite visit with her parents. She is accompanied by her son, William Jackson. Master Chester Waters spent the holidays in Chicago. Mrs. Sarah Hart of Davenport, Iowa, the sister of Mr. Emmanuel Proctor, was called to the Proctor Home December 27th on account of the death of her mother. At this writing she is in the city, and Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Emmanuel Proctor were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters at luncheon on Monday, Jan. 6th. Sunday, Jan. 5th, was a high day in Bethel, sure. Rev. Waters certainly preached a soul stirring sermon in the morning, and after preaching services we had the old time general class meeting, led by Rev. A. Armstrong, and truly God was in the place and we knew it. At 2:30 p. m. the Sabbath school was truly interesting, and after the KEOKUK IOWA. The Thompson Hotel NINTH AND PARK STEETS Phone Market 1399 John L. Thompson, Owner A First Class Modern or week for single men still a few rooms to let phone Market 1399, Street car line A First Class Modern Hotel, Room by day or week for single men or family. There are still a few rooms to let. Apply at Hotel or phone Market 1399, Take Center or Clark Street car line teaching and reviewing of the lesson, we were favored with a splendid program by the young folks, Mrs. C. R. Waters being chairman. Mrs. Emmanual Proctor joined Bethel church Sunday, Jan. 5th. Coming events cast their shadows before. Madam Anita Patti Brown of Chicago, the world's greatest soloist, will appear in song recital at Bethel Monday, January 20, 1919, assisted by the best local talent of Keokuk. Mrs. Margery Tooms is in charge of the local talent. Mrs. Tooms has already secured some of the best talent of Keokuk to assist on that evening. The Stewardess Board No. 1 is in charge of the refreshments on that evening. We are very glad to see Mrs. Buckner taking her place at the head of her Allen Mite class in the Sunday school again. Mrs. Evert Holmes reports she is getting along just fine at this writing. She is yet in Quincy under the care of the doctor. 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AGENTS CITY LOCALS For neatly furnished modern rooms for strangers and soldiers' wives look me over at 811 W. 14th St. Also for good meals call at my Cafe, 922 Center St. Mrs. Louise Cooper. NOTICE SYNDICATE CAFE SUCCESSOR TO THE NEAL CAFE. Howard F. Davis, successor to The Neal Cafe at 1106 Center St, opened for business Saturday morning. Meals 35c and 50c. Special Sunday dinner. Strictly first class service. Kindly give us a call. Special chicken dinner 50c. Everybody welcome. The Thompson Hotel at 9th and Park Streets, a modern hotel. Rooms by the day or week. Call up Market 1399. Mrs. Broyles, proprietor. When in our city stop at the Des Moines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything new, clean and neat. Don't forget the place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut $618. A seven room modern house with a barn for a garage in a fine part of the city, North Des Moines, on 6th Avc. Inquire at the office for this location and splendid terms. For Rent:—Two unfurnished rooms suitable for man and wife or lady. Phone Wal. 5058. Housekeeping rooms, furnished and unfurnished, very cheap. See Mrs. C. L. Hampton, 817 Chestnut. Call Wal. 533. FOR SALE—A good hotel of about 25 rooms, furnished, in Des Moines. Will take other real estate as part trade. Call Wal. 899. FOR RENT—Two east side properties on paved streets at reasonable prices. Call Wal. 899. Barber Wanted—First class. $15.00 guarantee and sixty per cent. L. J. Shelton, 509 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa. DES MOINES HOTEL The Des Moines Hotel at 121 W. 4th Street is prepared to take transient people or roomers by the week or day. Light housekeeping can be arranged for. Rates reasonable. Call Market 1361. Mrs. J. G. Taylor, Mgr. Mr. W. H. Hammer has been ill at his home, 2701 Chester Ave., for several days. He is reported better. The Eliza E. Petterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday, Jan. 16th, with Mrs. J. H. McDowell, 1211 Center St. Mrs. Mary Manning, who has been quite sick, is better and able to be out again. Everybody should attend the revivals now going on at the Union Congregational church by Mrs. Smith. Bishop I. B. Scott of the M. E. church, formerly editor of the Southwestern Christian Recorder, was a visitor to Camp Dodge and spoke there last week. Rev. W. L. Woodford, pastor of Asbury M. E. church, returned last week from Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he conducted the quarterly conference. Mrs. J. P. Jones of 1345 Stewart St., 1022 WALNUT STREET PHONE MARKET 1082 Chas. F. Rodgers CLEANER and DYER CLEANING, DYEING, PRESSING, ALTERING AND REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS SUITS MADE TO ORDER ALLWORK GUARANTEED TO BE SATISFACTORY. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. Des Moines, Iowa Bradford's Barber Shop 228 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor to JONES & SAMUELS FRANK F. FOWLER Embalmer and Director L. FOWLER Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa who has recently been quite ill with influenza, has greatly improved but has not yet regained her former health. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bell of Sheridan, Wyo., are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, Virginin Elizabeth. Mr. Bell is a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell on Jefferson Ave. The revival meetings now going on at the Union Congregational church by Rev. Nannie Smith is increasing in interest and attendance. She is a great evangelist and all should hear her. The Royal House of the U. B. F. will give a banquet at their next regular meeting, Tuesday evening, Jan. 21. All members are expected to be out and enjoy one of their royal banquets. Mr. Louis Riley, one of our old time policemen who was dismissed several years ago, has been reinstated on the force by Ab Day, the new chief, which was one of the first acts he did after appointment. The Phyllis Wheaty Patriotic League will meet with Mrs. Susie Reeves, 1416 Crocker St., Wednesday, Jan. 15. All members are requested to be present without fail. Mrs. Hattie Jackson, Pros.; Mrs. Ella Todd, Seey. The entertainment that was given by the Young Married Couples Social Club on Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, was very successful Call meeting at Mrs. Hanna's, 2701 Chestnut. The H. B. S Club meets at the home of Mrs. B. Carr, 1329 School street, on Jan. 16, 1919, at 2 o'clock, and all the members be present. By the request of the president, Mrs. Rufus Smith. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE The Home Makers League will meet for the first time this year, Tuesday p.m. at 2 o'clock, at the Army Y. All representatives of the different churches are urged to be present, also all members. Business of urgent importance. The Madam Walker Agents Association met at the home of Mrs. Nancy White, 718 S. E. 6th, with the chairman, Mrs. Mary Mease Scott, presiding. Adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Portia Robinson, 853 6th Ave., Feb. 3. All agents are invited. Mr. Oriel L. Carter, one of our soldied boys from this city, originally from Buxton, Iowa, who was at Camp Grant until ordered to Camp Merritt, N. J., to prepare for overseas just before the armistice was signed, has now been discharged and returned here to make his home. He was in the 812th Infantry Band. Miss Ruth Shaw of Colfax, niece of Mrs. Emerald Mash, underwent an operation for appendicitis last Friday morning at the Victoria Sanitarium at Colfax. Her condition is much improved, although she has not yet passed the danger mark. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tolliver royally entertained the officers of Bethel A. M. E. church and several of the pastors and their wives of the various churches at their home, 1629 Walker street. It was one of the grandest entertainments in the history of the church. Plenty of chickens and refreshments were served and plenty was left. All was free. STOP!——LISTEN! By order of the president all members of the Callanan Industrial Club are to be in their station next Wednesday p.m. If you want the old members to still remain in their office you must come out and re-elect us. Club will meet with Mrs. Gus Nichols, 818 14th St., on account of the illness of Mrs. Knox. You are urged to come out early. The Royal Arch Chapter known as G. H. Cleggett Chapter will arch about nine most excellent masters on-Friday evening, Jan. 24. At that time a banquet will be served. Invitations to some of our neighbor chapters will be invited to come up and assist in the great work which will be done in full regalia. The Sunday School Club met at the Army Club Jan. 7. A large number assembled. Sunday school girls are planning good things in the near future. A special invitation has been given them to give a concert at Camp Dodge Y. M. C. A. and all expenses paid. All club leaders and members are asked to meet at the Army Club Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, to greet Miss Eva Bowles of New York, the national chief executive of colored unions Y. W. C. A. FORMER IOWAN DIES IN DENVER. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Associate Grand Matron of the Iowa Grand Chapter of O. E. S., is in receipt of a communication from Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, Past Grand Matron of Iowa, but now of Denver, Colo., bearing the sad intelligence of the death of her husband, Mr. Ben Bright, who is well known in this state, and who passed away in that city a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bright formerly resided at Davenport, Iowa. INTELLECTUAL CLUB ELECTS. The annual election of officers of the Intellectual Improvement Club held Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, resulted in Mrs. Margaret Patter being elected president, Mrs. R. F. Burnaugh, vice president; Mrs. Elbert R. Hall, secretary and reporter; Mrs. John R. Thompson, assistant secretary; Mrs. R. A. Dobson, treasurer; Mrs. H. W. Hughes, journalist; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, critic, and Mrs. W. H. Lowry, chairman of the executive board. THE BYSTANDER Chamberlain's Tablets. When you are troubled with indigestion or constipation, take Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Indigestion is usually accompanied by constipation and is aggravated by it. Chamberlain's Tablets cause a gentle movement of the bowels, relieving the constipated condition. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of December, 1918, the Southern Mining and Investment Company, by unanimous vote of all its outstanding stock, resolved in due and legal manner to dissolve said corporation and surrender its charter. 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At the regular Monday night meeting of the Mary Church Terrell Club, which met at the home of Mrs. Colleen Jones, th following officers were elected for the next six months: President, Mrs. Jessie Davis; vice president, Mrs. Johnnie Shaw; secretary, Mrs. Stella Hyde; assistant secretary, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, treasurer, Miss Tabitha Mash, re-elected; parliamentarian, Miss Margret Roberts, re-elected; critic, Miss Gertrude Hyde; chaplain, Mrs. Nellie Esters; journalist, Mrs. Audra Alexander; reporter, Mrs. Emerald Mash. Next week the installation of officers will be at the home of Mrs. Joburness Redmon-Kelso. Mrs. Colleen Jones was acting installer. MES. EVA D. BOWLES COMING. Mrs. Eva D. Bowles, head executive of the Colored Y. W. C. A. work of the National Y. W. C. A., will be in the city a few days, arriving here Monday morning. Mrs. Bowles will be the principal attraction at the regular meeting of the Patriotic League Tuesday evening, when she will address the young ladies and girls. A short program will also be rendered. All Patriotic Circles and interested friends are urged to hear Mrs. Bowles, who has worked quietly yet indefatigably for our young women and girls throughout the United States. She will be the guest of Miss Ursula A. Guy, director of girls activities of the War Camp Community Service. ANNOUNCEMENT Hon. W. Ashbie Hawkins of Baltimore, president of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Supreme Chancellor of the Ktjights of Pythias of the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, a member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, a 33rd degree Mason and one of the most noted Negro lawyers in America, will deliver an address on Wednesday evening, January 15, at the Corinthian Baptist church, corner of Fifteenth and Linden streets. A short musical and literary program will precede Mr. Hawkins' address. The Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., under whose auspices the meeting will be held, invites everyone to be present. Admission free: V. M. C. A. NOTES. January 1st at the Army Y. M. C. A. The scripturel injunction, Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in union, was literally fulfilled. The young men assembled at two o'clock. The building was decorated and ready to receive their many friends, who seemed perfectly at home and spent the afternoon in playing games and receiving their friends. In the center of the room was a large punch bowl filled with fruit punch and on each side of the bowl was a plate of cake with the different young men taking their turn at the table to serve the guests. The fellowship exhibited reminded one of family reunions. The men lingered and could be seen standing around in bunches telling how much they had enjoyed the afternoon and talking of the future. The young men had planned to get twenty-five men by the first of January. Monday, Jan. 6, the fellowship meeting was held to welcome the new members. At this meeting the young men made their report and the cards showed that they had thirty new members. The young men were favored with an address by Mr. Carter of the Central Y. M. C. A. Many encouraging things were said to the young men by Mr. Carter. The young men decided to have a bible drill down in the near future with two captains. One captain of the bull frogs, the other the captain of the alligators. The young men have changed their night from Thursday to Monday night at eight o'clock sharp. All young men are cordially invited. Don't forget the meeting at 4:00 Sunday afternoon. Edward Ross, Sec. ORITUARY. Mr. George Spencer Taylor died at his home, 706 S. E. Seventh street, Tuesday morning, January 7, 1919, at 12:10 o'clock, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 6 days. Mr. Taylor was born in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 1st, 1848. He came to Des Moines in 1865 and has resided here continuously ever since. He was married in 1869 to Julia Mash. To this union five children were born. Two are now deceased, Arthur and Edward, Mrs. Taylor also having died Feb. 7th, 1916. He served in the Spanish-American war and was for 14 years a member of the police force in this city. Also a member of North Star Lodge No. 4. He united with the St. Paul A. M. E. church during the pastorate of Dr. J. Sampson Brooks. During his last illness, which covered a period of about six months, he was a patient sufferer, and expressed a willingness and readiness to go. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Midgett, two sons, Miles and Walter Taylor, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Madola Midgett Smith, and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Thursday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. S. L. Birt. North Star Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 2 and King Solomon Commandery No. 6 had charge of the body. a platoon of policemen acted as an escort. The new chief of police, Ab Day, had served on the force with Mr. Taylor. The Bystander extends to his relatives and sorrowing friends our heartfelt thanks. Fever Sores Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for shapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION MAMON D. WOODS President and Secretary. Enforced Labor. · Had Something on George. 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 The funeral of Mr. Frank Allen, whose death occurred on Friday, Jan. 3rd, at 4 a. m., was held from the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church on Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. E. R. Edwards. Dr. B F. Abner, by request of the family, made some fitting remarks complimentary to the deceased. Mr. Allen was said by those who knew and loved him to be a devoted husband and a kind father. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Julia Allen, brother-in-law, a brother, a sister, two step daughters, one Mrs. James Brown of Des Molines, Mrs. Geneive McElroy of Ottumwa, one stepson, Mr. James B. Cason, also of Ottumwa, who feel his loss most keenly. Watch meeting was observed by a goodly number at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church. Rev. E. R. Edwards made a fitting, last day of the year address and the meeting closed with the congregation on their knees to receive the New Year spirit of dignified humility for the service of Christ. Miss Mary Ellen Taylor entertained a few of her girl friends in honor of Miss Anna Kurtes. Music and conversation were the features of the evening's entertainment, after which a luncheon was served. Miss Ruth Lewis, who has been in Minneapolis for the past few months, is home again for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Des Moines were called home by the serious illness and death of their step-father, Mr. Frank Allen. Miss Etta Searcy, who is a student at Wesleyan College, returned Thursday morning to resume her studies there. One of the saddest events in the lives of the Afro-Americans in Ottumwa occurred on last Sunday evening prepare- Madam M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower This magic hair grower, scalp preserver and dandruff remover is one of the very latest on the market and it has been a wonderful success. It is sanitary, helpful and does not destroy the hair nor injure the scalp. It can be used without straightening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glosing for straightening, 35. Agents wanted in every in the U.S. Write to Brooks, Des Moines, Iowa 1623 Searle Street. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. tory to the evening services, when the Second Baptist church, an old landmark, was almost wholly destroyed by fire. This building is located on the corner of Fourth and Green St. and was prominent for its situation, as Fourth St. can boast of seven churches, including the above ill fated one. Many hundred citizens witnessed the unfortunate scene and many were heard to express regrets and extend their sympathy to the members of the race. Dr. B. F. Abner, who is the pastor of the same, has not as yet announced a meeting place for the continuance of the worship of his people, but will be able to do so in the near future. The church was valued at several thousand dollars. It was partially insured. On last Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, 1919, the Ottumwa local branch of the N. A. A. C. people held a mass meeting at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church which was of much benefit to the public in general. This meeting was in the form of a membership drive and speeches were made by Attorney W. W. Epps, state representative, Attorney Newton Roberts, county attorney, and Patrick Leeney, the mayor of the city of Ottumwa, and Rev. E. R. Edwards. The appeal for membership was made by Rev. W. S. Page, the president of the branch. A splendid paper by Mrs. Katherine Moss, on the meaning and purpose of the National, was set forth in its entirety and did much to stimulate the drive. A reading by Mrs. B. F. Abner and music by Miss Etta Searcy and Miss Gladys Brothers completed one of the most successful public meetings ever held here. The local branch was rewarded by the enrollment of many new names for members. Please pay your subscription. Two Great Events Combined Which Will Give the Women of Des Moines Values That Are Possible, Only Through the Mamouth Buying Power of this Organization It Is Indeed A Sale Which You Cannot Afford to Miss. Now in Progress. Extra Special For Our Anniversary Sale Serge and Poplin Dresses— Pleated Models, Tunic Effects All New Models. Values You Cannot Resist 8.9 Corduroys---- Colored Plushes---- Suede Cloth---- Cheviots---- Co an Large Satin Hats with colored facings Satin and Straw Crepe and Straw Satin and Fur A showing of new mid-season styles that will please every woman. Large, drooping hats; medium size models and clever close fitting shapes with all the newest trimming effects. Owing to the G Trimmed Hat $1.00 8 In serges, taf the Early Select Owing to the Great Popular Demand for Velvet Trimmed Hats, We Have Been Fortunate in $1.00 Obtaining 1.95 Beautiful Hats for This Sale to Sell at This Remarkable Price $1.00 In serges, taffetas, messaline and combinations. Unsurpassed value-great variety to choose from. MY! WHAT SKIRTS! No wonder women are buying them. There are plaids, stripes and plain colors. Smart Georgette and Crepe De Chine Blouses—Flesh, White and big variety of colors. 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