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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Ridg History Ro Mrs. Jane Kindrex, an aged lady, died at her home in West Macon. Funeral service was held Tuesday. Mr. Diggs of Moberly, Mo., attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mary Garnett, and son Clarence, also Mrs. Ross of Fulton, Mo. Mr. J. D. Hunder was a guest in the city. Prof. Leon Donalson of Paris, Mo., the pianist, spent a few hours in the city. Rev. Fox preached Sunday morning and night. Mr. Will Davenport still remains sick at his home. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached Sunday morning and night. Dr. Smith was in Kansas City last week. (Special to Bystander.) Wm. H. Harper, B. S., M. D., at present practicing medicine and surgery in Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D.C., and formerly of Ft. Madison, Iowa, will leave the hospital in a few months to begin private practice somewhere in this state. Dr. Harper has not definitely decided as to his location yet, but because of his high record and reputation made in the eight years spent in Washington, he has been invited by prominent citizens in Davenport, Waterloo and Keokuk to locate in their respective city. Dr. Harper's preference so far is to locate in Keokuk, where he will be close to his home, where he has a father, sister nad two brothers. But with this advantage he is still uncertain as invitations from some other places where he is sure he can make good as well as do good for his people, put him in an undecided state of mind. Rev. Thomas of Mt. Pleasant preached Sunday at the Baptist church and will conduct a revival the rest of the week. Services were well attended at Copon chapel Sunday. Mrs. Williams, Madison and Coleman won the auto race Saturday night at the social at Copon chapel and were presented with a cake. Mrs. A. Steppe was called to Sioux City, her father being ill. The Nealys, Turners, Buckners, Dishians, Coffmans, Mr. C. Dishman and Miss B. Wynn were at Rockwell City Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al Peters, 309 Jones St., at a double birthday dinner party. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and a six course dinner was served, after which the time was spent in cards and dancing. They received many beautiful presents. Mrs. T. Franklin entertained the band boys and their wives Sunday at 6 o'clock lunecheon. Mrs. Butcher rendered some beautiful selections on the piano. Mrs. Anderson of Kansas City is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Read. Mrs. Alexander is sick at the home of Mrs. Watson. Mr. Chester Smith entertained at the home of Mrs. Raglin's last Wednesday night with a progressive whist party and gave four prizes. After a three course luncheon the guests departed declaring Mr. Smith a delightful host. The funeral services over the remains of Miss Vera Marie Cason, who died at her home in Clinton, Iowa, were conducted at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, Rev. E. B. Edwards officiating. Miss Cason was born in Ottumwa and was seventeen years, one month and seven days old at the time of her death. She is survived by her mother, father, sister and brother, grandparents and many other relatives and a host of friends. Those present at the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson and daughter, Miss Isabel, of Clinton, Ill., Mr. G. A. Johnson and Mrs. Francis Culberson of Clinton, Iowa, and Mr. James Brown of Des Moines, Iowa, Miss Etta Searcy of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The Mt. Zion A. M. E. Sunday school held a brief memorial last Sunday in memory of Rev. M. I. Gordon, whose birthday was Feb. 18, and fitting remarks were made by the superintendent, Miss Margaret E. Davis. Rev. Gordon was a splendid Christian gentleman, a zealous worker for God and the church, and the noble work done by his own hands on the building of the local church stands today as a monument to his memory in the hearts of his loyal friends. He was good as well as great in his life of sacrifice for God. His favorite song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer," was song by the school. The Rosevelt memorial exercises given by the Dorcas Sewing Circle was an impressive affair and a success in its entirety. Engagement Announcement. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Davis announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Elizabeth Davis, to Attorney William Bailey Bruce of Kansas City, Mo. Wedding will be solennized Easter day at the Mt. Zion A.M. E. church in Ottumwa. (Special To Bystander.) On Monday, Feb. 17, Mrs. Jennie Freeman, the proprietor of the Farmers restaurant, located at 11th and Main XXV No.36 (Special to Bystander.) PORT DODGE, IOWA. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. KEOKUK, IOWA. The above cuts are Companies Nos they were assigned to command the try and their race. They are now retired division. The above cuts are Companies Nos. One and Two, who were in the Ft. Des Moines Officers Training Camp at Des Moines. Receiving their commissions, they were assigned to command the 92nd Division, that went to France last May and performed heroic deeds, winning honors for their division, their country and their race. They are now returning to America. Their commanding officer said this division as a whole had the best trained officers of any colored division. Sts., did a wonderful act of charity work when she took one of her little juvenile pupils to the U. B. F. and S. M. T. home located at Hannibal, Mo. We must say that the U. B. of F. and the S. M. T. S. of Missouri and jurisdiction have one of the best homes in the world for our sisters, brothers and children. The child will be educated in this home by the U. B. of F. and S. M. T. S. Mrs. Freeman is the matron of the juveniles. CLINTON, IOWA. Rev. W. W. Williams was unable to fill his pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday evening owing to illness which came upon him in the early afternoon, he having been taken with a violent chill. Mr. A. W. Judon of the Second Baptist church acted instead. Mrs. Carl Culberson, Messrs. Geo. Johnson and Chas. Thompson have returned from Ottumwa, where they accompanied the remains of Miss Vera CENTERVILLE NEWS. Last Week The valentine social given by the Sunday school was a nice little affair and a neat little sum was realized from the social. The girls sold pop corn and peanuts and sandwiches, while Sister Anna Oliver sold doughnuts and coffee. Not so many out, it being a little bad, but those who were there seemed to enjoy themselves. There sure was some pretty valentines displayed that night. from her brother, David Nash, who now over seas, but expects to return his home land. Miss Helen Reed is visiting in city for a few days. Mrs. Mark Pullens is quite sick GALESBURG ILL. Mrs. Carey of Chicago is holding a ten days revival meeting at Allen chapel, Rev. J. H. Garrison pastor. Public is cordially invited to attend. Miss Illa Allen passed away at her home on Mulberry St. Monday morning. Full obituary will be in paper next week. Allen chapel has organized a Knox College Bible class. They spend an hour each week at the church. Rev. Garrison instructor. Word has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. B. Bates of Chicago. Mrs. Bates has a host of relatives and friends in this city. Garrison Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. B. E. Richardson Friday, Feb. 28. Messrs. T. Webster and Odel Fletcher spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Peters are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. A. Hawkins spent Monday in Monmouth, guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. Murphy. Memorial services were held Sunday night at Allen chapel for Private Clark Harvey, who passed away. Lieut. Lawrence Boyd placed the gold star on the flag. Mr. C. McGruder remains about the same at this writing. Mr. W. M. Johnson, 45 Public Sq., is in need of a barber. Mrs. A. Triplet attended a birthday party in Peoria, Ill. Dreadful Cough Cured. A severe cold is often followed by a rough cough for which Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven especially valuable. Mrs. F. W. Olsen, Marysville, Mo., writes: "About two years ago my little boy Jean caught a severe cold and coughed dreadfully for days. I tried a number of cough medicines but nothing did him any good until I gave him Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It relieved his cough right away and before he had finished taking one bottle he was cured. I think it is just fine for children." _____ Subscribe for the Bystander. DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1919. The group is composed of approximately 100 individuals, all wearing uniforms with a distinctive hat. The background features a large building with a high ceiling and multiple windows. The group is arranged in a grid-like formation, with some individuals standing in the back row and others seated in the front row. The individuals are positioned in a way that suggests a sense of unity and camaraderie. CLINTON, IOWA. Rev. W. W. Williams was unable to fill his pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday evening owing to illness which came upon him in the early afternoon, he having been taken with a violent chill. Mr. A. W. Judon of the Second Baptist church acted instead. Mrs. Carl Culberson, Messrs. Geo. Johnson and Chas. Thompson have returned from Ottumwa, where they accompanied the remains of Miss Vera Cason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson, who passed away last week. The atmosphere has taken on the semblance of winter at this writing. Matthews-Mitchell. The home of Mrs. Mitchell Redden of Fulton, Ill., was the scene of a happy event on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Miss Georgia, daughter of Mrs. Mitchell, became the bride of Mr. Frank Matthews of this city. The ceremony took place at high noon, the Rev. Bates, pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city, officiating. After the ceremony an elaborate three course luncheon was served. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Robt. H. Mitchell and son of Camp Grant, Mr. and Mrs. John Nuendyke of Fulton, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Art Brown and daughter Bernice of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Dr. and Mrs. Jackson of Clinton. The bride and groom will make their home in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Robinson have issued invitations to a reception on Wednesday evening in honor of their house guest. The Knights of Tabor will give an entertainment at their hall on the evening of March 5th. The supper at Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday evening was a success, netting $20.00 for the pastor. Friends in Clinton regret to hear of the death of Miss Illa Allen of Galesburg. Rev. Williams will officiate at the service which will be held on Thursday. A COLORED GIRL WINS FIRST PRIZE. (Special to Bystander.) Miss Helen Renfrow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Renfrow, is this year's winner of the prize offered annually by the Grinnell Chapter of the D. A. R. The contest is open to all history pupils of the 8th grade and Miss Renfrow secured the highest mark. The prize, a five dollar gold piece, was presented to her last Friday by the D. A. R. Indigestion. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for indigestion, and you will soon forget about your stomach troubles. Try it. CENTERVILLE NEWS Last Week The valentine social given by the Sunday school was a nice little affair and a neat little sum was realized from the social. The girls sold pop corn and peanuts and sandwiches, while Sister Anna Oliver sold doughnuts and coffee. Not so many out, it being a little bad, but those who were there seemed to enjoy themselves. There sure was some pretty valentines displayed that night. Rev. Carrington has been indisposed for some time. Sister Martha Thompson and Sister Noah are much improved. The Knights and Daughters entertainer Daughter Ollie Reed and her daughter, Mrs. Verda Anderson, at the home of the H. P. S., Daughter Emma Martin. A short program was rendered. Daughter Helen Jeter and Maid Lucile Martin presided at the piano. They gather at 4:30 and spent a delightful two and a half hours with Daughter Reed, who has made her home in Fort Dodge for the last two or three years. Daughter Reed was also a charter member of Golden Rule tabernacle. They left wishing Daughter Reed many happy years yet in the tabernacle, as she still has her membership with us. She left for her home Tuesday morning, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Anderson, who goes for a visit with her and other relatives. Daughter Martha Thompkins was able to attend the reception given for Daughter Reed. All were glad to see her out. Daughter Reed was guest of her daughter and family, Mrs. Osker Jones, and friends in the city received word from Mrs. Leonard Lewis stating she was expecting her husband home soon. Mrs. Lewis has been in Davenport with her sister since Mr. Lewis has been in service. He was the porter for the B. P. O. E. When he left the J. D. Club met with Mrs. Mildred Mayfield Thursday. All report a nice time. Much work is being done by the club. The Mission Circle held their mite at the church Tuesday night. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden agent. This Week. Sunday was a lovely day and every one seemed to enjoy it to the highest. The pastor, Rev. M. Carrington, preached two soul stirring sermons to a good crowd for both services. The choir rendered some splendid music. Sunday school and everything seemed to be on the move. Sister M. J. Thompson was able to attend church Sunday after her long absence from illness. Rev. M. Carrington is improving nicely, also Master Mark Carrington is feeling some better. Mr. Wm Kenney is not so well. Mrs. J. L. Nash received a letter from her brother, David Nash, who is now over seas, but expects to return to his home land. Miss Helen Reed is visiting in the city for a few days. Mrs. Mark Pullens is quite sick at HADDORFF P HADDORFF Dependable pianos are hard to get for two reasons: Dependable pianos are hard to get for two reasons: 1st. It takes a longer time to build them and give them the thorough inspection and careful adjusting before they leave the factory. 2nd. So many cheap pianos at ridiculously low prices makes it appear that good ones are too high. Like all other good merchandise----The Best is the Cheapest. Therefore the purchaser should rely largely upon the reputation of Honest Made Pianos Haddorff Pianos From Factory To Your Home At 902-904 Walnut Street, Des Moines Price Five Cents this writing, also Mrs. Luey Bell. Mrs. E. F. Brown and son Edward of Mystic were visiting relatives and friends Sunday afternoon. The Washington program given at the A. & I. D. Club Saturday evening was well attended. The program was good. It consisted of addresses, recitations and dialogues and biography of these noted men and also of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. After the program a real Martha Washington supper was served. All that ate of the Mrs. Washington's pie declared she knew how to cook. The supper was a great success. The club will meet with Mrs. Lulu Jackson Thursday, Feb. 27. Mrs. Anna Oliver is a little indisposed. Mr. E. L. Brown of Mystic was a city visitor Saturday. Work is a thing of the past here among the miners. They only have from one to four days in a half month and some have a lay off until more of the black is in demand. SPECIAL NOTICE. To all the Negro Baptist Churches of Iowa: This comes to call your attention to the second quarterly Board meeting which will be held at the Union Baptist church of Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Let every church soad in their money to the secretary at once. Let this be a notice to all as some will not be reached otherwise. Rev. Geo. W. Robinson, Secy., 1009 W. 12th St., Des Moines, Ia. ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS. Please announce my name as a candidate for one of members of the City School Board, subject to the school election Monday, March 10th. ED O'DEA. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for member of the City School Board, subject to the school election, Monday, March 10th. H. C. EVANS. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for one of the members of the City School Board, subject to the school election Monday, March 10th. A PLEA POB MAGAZINES. Miss Robinson, hostess at the Hostess House No. 2 Camp Dodge, Iowa, says the supply of magazines is inadequate to meet the demands of our boys in camp, hence the club women of the state are urged to send as many in as possible. Those in the city can leave their magazines at the Model Drug Store, 11th and Center Ste., and an army truck will call for them the latter part of the week. Those out of the city can send direct to Hostess House No. 2, Camp Dodge, Iowa. Infallible Indication When a man says he merely plays for pastime, the indications are he quits loser.—Atchlson Globe. PIANOS EXCEL the pianos are for two reasons: a longer time to give them the tion and careful they leave the ```markdown ``` The best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. 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The Bystander within the last year has been besieged with letters from different church of the various cities asking that space be given them to publish their special church news under their particular church heading. This we have refused grant, because, first, we do not want to separate the local news in any city by a particular church name. Second, it creates unfriendly feelings and rivalry and a division of colored people in each church. Third, it separates our race rather than unites us. Fourth, the Bystander is non-sectarian and non-religious, endeavoring to print all the news of the various localities without regard to church affiliations or secret societies. Give us all the news of all the people, the high and the low, the rich and the poor alike. If they have news worth publishing. We hope that our thousands of readers and many friends will understand our position fully. We want the news, we want the news from all the towns, but we don't want it under any church heading. We learned that our local colored ministers got together the other day and voted not to subscribe for the Bystander, presumably because we would not allow each city church to have a column of news under their denominational head. This to our mind is indeed a very narrow and small thing for a high, broad minded minister to do. The real truth of the matter was that all of the local ministers, except three, that were taking the Bystander were already cut off the first of January by order of the government because they were more than two years back on their subscription, except three. It may be well to state that at no time have all our local ministers been a subscriber, so the unbiased reader can read between the lines. Let our public and professional men deal fair and honest with one another. We have some as fine ministers in our city as any other similar sized city, yet it does seem to us that we have a few that don't weigh much in the scale of justice, honesty, Christian manhood and fair play. OUR GIRLS ARE IN DANGER The action that some of our leading white hotels have taken putting in colored girls as bell hops at the hotels is indeed dangerous and ruinous action on morals of these little girls in their teens. The temptation is bad enough to young boys and how much more must this temptation be to the unprotected little girls, all alone from parents. Mothers and fathers, you ought not allow your girls to be thus employed. Our club women ought to cry out against this dangerous practice. The managers of hotels ought not to be permitted to employ little girls as bell hops of any race, because as a rule the traveling hotel guests are always looking for an opportunity to take advantage of circumstances and these young girls will be a prey at the mercy of those conditions. While all honest work is honorable and no one would like to see my race rise above the mental work, huggers of wood or drawers of water, yet we must not sell our honor or good name for a job, neither can we afford to put our young girls in such a dangerous and tempting place that might ruin your parents' good name. A good name is rather to be chosen than riches. Think on these things yourself, go to one of these hotels and see for yourself. THREE COLORED MEN IN LEGIS LATURE. (Special to Bystander by J. C. Gilmer). Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 24—The prohibition against the exhibition during the period of the war of the "Birth of a Nation" and similar pictures and plays, put into effect last summer by an order of the Executive State Council of Defense, was continued indefinitely by the legislature Thursday last, when it passed a measure drafted by H. J. Capehart, one of the three colored members of the lower house. The law provides as a penalty not only for exhibiting but also for advertising such pictures and plays a fine of not more than $1,000 and confinement in jail of not more than 30 days, the latter at the discretion of the court. Other legislation of special benefit to the race was the creation of the office of state supervisor of colored schools with a salary of $2,400 per annum and $500 for traveling expenses, and an advisory board to the state board of education to be composed of two citizens of color, the compensation of each to be $1,000 a year and $500 for traveling expenses. This advisory board, acting with the supervisor, practically will have charge of all matters pertaining to the state's colored educational institutions. It authoritatively is reported that among the first duties it will be called upon to perform will be the recommending to the state board of education of a president for the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, where a change has been under consideration for some time. In the matter of appropriations for the next two years the legislature was very liberal to the colored institutions. For the erection and maintenance of a hospital for colored insane 116,500 was provided. Forty thousand dollars was voted for land, buildings and current expenses of a colored deaf and blind school. Other institutions and their appropriations are: Colored tuberculosis sanitarium, $43,000; orphans' home, $37,000; W. Va. Collegiate Institute, $146,000; Bluefield Colored Institute, $67,000; Storer College (a private institution), $5,400; Barnett, Harrison, Mercer and Lomax Hospitals (privately owned), each $2,500, a total of $508,000. As with appropriations so was the legislature in handing out positions. There were 25 colored attaches, ranging from clerks to janitors and maids. And if any discrimination was shown in committee assignments, the colored members of the house of delegates were the beneficiaries. Nutter of Kanawha county served on the judiciary, forfeited and unappropriated lands, and insurance committees; Coleman of Fayette on the forestry and conservation, penitentiary, labor, and medicine and sanitation; Capehart of McDowell on taxation and finance, claims and grievances, humane institutions and public buildings, executive offices and library, and railroad committees. GOOD THOUGHTS FOR TODAY By Ben Franklin's Thriftgrams. Save and have God helps those that help themselves. Spend one penny less than thy clear gains. Look before or you'll find yourself behind. The way to wealth is as short as the way to market. He that waits upon fortune is never sure of a dinner. Money can beget money, and its offspring can beget more. It is foolish to lay out money* in a purchase of repentance. Learning is to the 'studious and riches to the careful. Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Remember that money is of the prolific, generating nature. All things are cheap to the saving, dear to the wasteful. If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting. Beware of small expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. A penny saved is a twopence clear. A pin a day is a great a year. Thrift is one of the great lessons we have learned from this war. But everybody hasn't learned it as yet. The war is not won until the problems it created are solved and the debts paid. ALBIA NEWS. Misses Edith and Frances Thomas entertained a company of friends on Monday evening at a party given at their home. The evening was spent in music and games, followed by delicious refreshments. Out of town guests were Misses Irene and Nellie Robeson of Chicago, Mr. James Hale, Jr., of Oklahoma, Privates Charles and William Lewis of Hiteman, Miss Alberta Robeson of Hocking and Mr. Cerolo Morris of Buxton. Little Bennie Grayson has been sick the past week. All week there has been quite a number of strangers in Albia. The Missionary Society held services at the A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Mrs. Maggie Gordon, president of the Mite Missionary Society, had charge of the evening program. Mrs. Gordon of St. Louis is in Albia visiting her brother-in-law, Mr. Will Gordon. AND MYSTANDERS PAY AND FILE INCOME TAX BEFORE MAR.15 U. S. Internal Revenue Bureau Gives Warning That Severe Penalties Will Be Enforced. WOMEN WITHIN LAW'S SCOPE; HOW THEY REPORT INCOME The Income Tax drive comes to a close on Saturday night, March 15. The payments and returns due on that date under the provisions of the new Revenue Law must be in the hands of local Internal Revenue Collectors before their offices close that night. The Income Tax is being collected to meet the war expenses. Every person who shouted and tooted his horn on Armistice Day is now called upon to contribute his share of the cost of winning the war. The laggards and the dodgers will face severe fines and jail sentences. The Internal Revenue Bureau announces that its officers will check us all up to see that every person who comes within the scope of the Income Tax law did his share. Where to Pay and File. Residents of Iowa are required to make their returns and pay their taxes to Louis Murphy, Collector of Internal Revenue, Dubuque, Iowa, or to any of his deputy collectors who are now doing free advisory work on Income Tax. Payments sent by mail should be attached to the returns and should be in the form of check, money order or draft. Cash payments by mail are sent at the taxpayer's risk of loss. If you are unable to make your return personally because of illness, absence or incapacity an agent or legal representative may make your return. If there are any doubtful points as to your items of income or allowable deductions you should get in touch at once with a Revenue officer or a banker for advice. Women are subject to all the requirements of the Income Tax. Whether single or married, a woman's income from all sources must be considered. If unmarried or if living apart from her husband she must make her return for 1918 if her net income was $1,000 or over. If married and living with her husband her income must be considered with the husband's in determining the liability for a return. Their joint income, less the credits allowed by law, is subject to normal tax. The wife's net income is considered separately in computing any surtax that may be due. Husband and wife file jointly, as a rule. If the husband does not include his wife's income in his return the wife must file a separate return. The new Revenue Law places severe penalties on a person who fails to make return on time, refuses to make return or renders a fraudulent return. For failure to make return and pay tax on time a fine of not more than $1,000 is named and 25 per cent of the tax due is added to the assessment. For refusing willfully to make return or for making a false or fraudulent return there is a fine of not exceeding $10,000 and imprisonment of not exceeding one year, or both. Farmers' Income Taxable. Every farmer and ranchman who had a fair or a good year in 1918 must heed the Income Tax this year. He must consider all his income as taxable. He is entitled to deduct from his gross income all amounts expended in carrying on his farm. The cost of farm machinery, farm buildings and improvements cannot be deducted. The cost of live stock, either for resale or for breeding purposes, is also regarded as investment. Overtime and Bonuses Taxed. Salary and wage earners must consider as taxable every item received from employers and from other sources. Bonuses and overtime pay are to be reported as well as the regular payments. Allowances for Losses. Losses sustained in 1918 and not covered by insurance are deductible items if incurred in the taxpayer's business or trade, in any transaction undertaken for profit or arising from fire, storm, shipwreck or other casualty or from theft. SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY INCOME TAX PAYER. Washington, D. C. — "The rights of all persons now filing Income Tax returns are amply protected by provisions for abatements, refunds and appeals," says Commissioner Daniel C. Roper. "Every person can be sure of a square deal. No person is expected to pay more than his share of tax. His share is determined solely by the amount and nature of his net income for 1918, as defined in the law. "Abatement petitions are dealt with open-mindedly. Refunds will be made in every case where too much tax is erroneously collected. ★ "The Income Tax is 'on the level' all the way through." ★ Women Pay Tax. Severe Penalties. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1919. Paud Holmes, Plaintiff, vs. Dorothy Holmes, Defendant. To Dorothy Holmes: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above-entitled cause is now filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of desertion and adultery. For further particulars see petitions, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 5th day of May, 1919, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. The Ford one-ton truck may well be classed as an agricultural necessity, it fits into and fills so many wants on the farm. It is a reliable bearer of farm burdens, not only doing the work of several horses quicker and better than the horse, and does not "eat its head off" when not working. The aggressive farmer has only to consider the possibilities of the Ford truck and he is ready to buy one. We judge this to be so from the way farmers are buying them. Herring Motor Company Tenth & Mulberry. Phone Walnut 2541 OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. ORIGINAL NOTICE S. JOE BROWN, Attorney for Plaintiff. DAVENPORT, IOWA. Sunday was a very glorious day at Bethel A. M. E. church. Service was held all day by the Rev. Samuel R. Skelton, the noted evangelist. He gave a brief talk to the Sunday school. A mass meeting was held in the afternoon for the women. He has opened up his second week of campaign. We are having quite a success, having already received eleven converts with the meetings increasing every day. Owing to the quarterly meetings to be held within the next three Sundays the revival will close Friday the 28th. The Third Baptist church is carrying on a revival with Evangelist Rev. Cooper assisting the pastor, Rev. Nicholson. Mrs. Dela Marshall is much improved, but not much change in her aunt, Miss Crawford. Mrs. Washington is still on the sick list. The Bethel A. M. E. church pastor, Rev. S. B. Moore, has been sick and under the doctor's care for three days. Rev. C. R. Waters, former pastor of A. M. E. church, was in the city on a three day business trip pertaining to court case. He reports great success in his present charge, Keokuk, Iowa. Rev. Cooper and Rev. Nicholson were visitors to the parsonage to visit our present sick pastor. The auxiliaries of Bethel A. M. E. church are preparing to do some effective work as soon as the revival closes. Mrs. C. H. Marshall slipped on the ice and came near having a serious mishap. But we are glad to note that she is still found at her post of duty. Goddess of Justice. In Greek mythology Astraea, daughter of Zeus and Themis, was the goddess of justice. She is represented with a pair of balances in her hand and a crown of stars. She was the last of all the goddesses who left the earth when the golden age had passed away and men began to forge weapons and commit acts of violence. Barber Wanted—Apply to Mr. W. M. Johnson, 45 Public Square, Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Mattie Branch is very sick at her home on McKinley St. The Mite Missionary Society entertained. Mrs. Fannie Holt of East 17th St. has taken a backset. We pray for her speedy recovery. Mrs. L. H. Smith of 979 24th St., presented her husband an 8 pound boy Feb. 26th at Methodist hospital. The Callanan Industrial Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry West, 1212 Center St. All soldiers and their company who visit the Army Club Sunday afternoons are served to dinner free of charge. Bethel A. M. E. church gave a concert last Saturday night. The whole program was inspiring. Mrs. H. E. Fowler of the city returned Wednesday night from Nashville, Penn., where she had spent two weeks visiting her relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madison and baby of Ames, Iowa, were over Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Alexander. The Philio Art Club met, with Mrs. J. K. Bell, 1439 Stewart St. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 1020 Fourth St. Place, Wednesday, March 5. Wednesday evening, March 5, Dr. J. A. Jefferson address the young men of the Syndicate Club on "Social Diseases" in their room at the Army Club. Mrs. Jake Smith of 946 W. 2nd St. stated as hostess to Mesdames Maude Taylor, Jennie Scott and De Van at a four course luncheon at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Miss Bruce of Leavenworth, Kansas, was an over Sunday visitor of Lieut. Oliver, who is stationed at Camp Dodge. While here she stopped at the home of Mrs. J. H. Perkins. Mr. Burrell, son of W. H. Burrell of Carney, was painfully wounded Sunday at the mines, having a large piece of date fall on him while at work. He has been removed to Mercy hospital, where he is suffering from a broken leg. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Stewart received a telegram from their son, C. S. Jr., that he had arrived safely in New York Tuesday at midnight. Young Stewart was an instructor in the auto division of the ordnance department. The members of S. L. Birt Club gave a one act drama at Bethel A. M. E. Tuesday night entitled "Sewing for the Heathern." Those ladies are to be commanded and are expected back with another treat real soon. FOR SALE Sacrificing a $125.00 genuine leopard Throw and Muff $40 cash Phone Drake 4396 J For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will The Glee Art Club entertained their husbands at the Mrs. Gene Thompson home, 1523 De Wolf St., Saturday evening, Feb. 22. Twenty-one were present. Various games were played. First prize SAM BURNS TAILOR & CLEANER We have now a Special Sale on Men's Shirts, Caps and Athletic Union Suits. COME IN AND SEE THEM 772 West 9th St. Bradford's Barber Shop 426 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 was awarded to Mr. Yates, second prize to Mr. Le Roy Roberts. Mrs. Pearl Watson president. Mr. E. F. Samuels, formerly our undertaker of this city, but now a citizen of Chicago, Ill., made a business trip to our city last week. He likes the big Windy City on the lakes very much. He says that the Des Moines boys are doing well. Jesse Graves, formerly of this city, who has been working for the government, has a new job. Sunday was a glorious day in Bethel A. M. E., being quarterly meeting day. Rev. Woodford's sermon on "Jesus the Bread of Life," was powerful and the spirit of God descended like the rushing of a mighty wind. The members of many churches of the city were present and the spirit of union prevailed. Two large congregations worshipped at Corinthian Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. Mohammed, a native African, preached at the morning hour. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson, preached at the evening hour. Two also put on Christ by baptism. Collection for the day was $107.55. On Tuesday evening one of the greatest socials ever held in the city was conducted by the Heralds for the new members. All the clubs were represented. The principal address was delivered by Prof. E. C. Robinson. It marked the first anniversary of the church paper. All of the new members were assigned to the various clubs. We received an invitation to attend the 86th birthday anniversary of Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Phillips of Keokuk, Iowa, to be celebrated March 4th at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, 14th and Exchange streets. A special program is arranged. We are unable to be present, but we' congratulate this venerable sage of our race, who is styled the father of true Negro manhood in the middle west. FORMER IOWA MAN MAKING GOOD Mr. S. C. Thompson, formerly living in our city and was at one time one of our park guards, but who a few years ago moved on a farm in North Dakota, was appointed by the newly elected governor as messenger, the highest honor ever given a colored man in that new state. The Jolly Workers of St. Paul's A. M. E. church have found it necessary to postpone their meeting scheduled for the 27th, but they hope to give the ladies something worth while in the near future. Miss Edna B Johnson, a recent graduate of North Des Moines High School, left last Monday evening to enter Wilberforce University. This is a very commendable act and it is our sincere wish and hope that many more of our young people will follow in Edna's footsteps and we hope for her much success in her school work. She is one of our exemplary young girls. The Lincoln-Douglass program was held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on the evening of February 12, under the auspices of the Des Moines Branch. More than 1,600 people were packed into St. Paul's church on Feb. 12. Addresses were given by Major General C. C. Ballou on the "92nd Division of Negro Troops in France," by Lieut. Thomas M. Gregory on "Douglass," and Dr. Charles S. Medbury on "Lincoln—the American Type." M. C. T. CLUB. The Mary Church Terrell Club meet Monday evening at the Tea Room with Mrs. Jonnie Shaw as hostess. The main feature of the evening was the address by Dr. Jefferson on "Social Diseases," which was indeed very interesting and instructive. After refreshments, club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lula McCree Monday evening, March 4. RECITAL. POSTPONED On account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. C. G. Brooks, Miss Aurora Brooks had to postpone her song recital at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Friday evening, Feb. 28. Those having tickets are asked to hold them. Mr. Brooks, who has been sick at his home for several weeks, is confined to his bed and relatives and friends are very much concerned over his condition. DR. DOBSON LECTURES. In compliance with the suggestion of Capt. Arthur Springarn of the War Department, the ladies of the Mary B. Talbert Club held a special meeting at the residence of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Tuesday evening for the purpose of hearing an address on "Social Diseases" by Dr. R. A. Dobson. Dr. J. A. Jefferson and a number of other invited guests were also present. A GREAT BAPTIZING The revival meeting at Corinthian Baptist church came to a successful conclusion on Sunday evening, Feb. 9, by the baptizing of 21 new converts and taking in several more new members. The church was crowded to its full capacity and many turned away at the baptizing. Rev. Robinson did the baptizing himself and is to be congratulated on such a successful revival. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE. Rev. Robinson, Rev. Bowles and Mrs. S. Joe Brown were speakers at the last meeting of the Home Makers League. All pastors are urged to affiliate with the League at their next meeting, Tuesday. March 11, at the "Y." Mrs. Manning, president of the League, is very interested in the welfare of everybody in the city and she thinks all the pastors in the city should be interested. She is a member of the 144 BYSTANDER Red Cross, also connected with the Board of the Charity League. She is always ready to assist those who need it in any way. CAPTAIN COOPER LEAVING DODGE. We have official information that Captain Cooper is soon to go to New Orleans as professor of Military Science and Tactics at Straight University in that city. We regret very much to have Captain Cooper leave the community, but extend best wishes for his future success. He has been made Acting Quartermaster, which is a staff appointment. While at Camp Dodge Captain Cooper has made many, many friends and has been the honored guest of many social functions, all of whom will miss his jolly and affable disposition. Y. M. C. A. FOR DES MOINES. There is a united movement on foot by the leaders of the colored and white people of Des Moines to organize and open up a Young Men's Christian Association for colored people here as a branch to the Central Y. M. C. A. It is the first real positive and earnest movement started in our city which seems to be a success, as our present Army Y. M. C. A. now located at the corner of 10th and Parks Sts. will soon be discontinued. It is the hope of the colored churches that a real Y. M. C. A. will be established. IN THEIR NEW CHURCH The many friends of Rev. Samuel Bates, the faithful and deserving pastor of the Maple Street Baptist church, will be pleased to learn that his congregation moved from the basement of their new church up into the auditorium of the church last Sunday with a big rally. It was a great day for Maple Street members and friends, after they had been toiling, working, hoping and praying and sacrificing for more than three years to realize their hope. The Bystander congratulates their congregation and wishes for them a greater religious service in this community for humanity with their larger facilities. The colored citizens commemorated the two Washington last Sunday afternoon at Union Congregational church. The program was good and the church main auditorium was full. Rev. H. E. King spoke on the life of George Washington and Prof. Earnest K. Robinson on the life of Booker T. Washington. Mr. Julian Arthur, one of the secretaries of the K. C. building, rendered a violin solo, which was enclosed twice. Miss Ethel Bowmer, a student at Drake University, rendered a beautiful solo. She was enclosed. A mixed quartette rendered music. Rev. Mahommed, a native of Africa, a missionary, was present and spoke a few minutes, enlivening the audience by his brag and wit. WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY OBSERVED AT GAMP DODGE. Company 22 of the 163rd Depot Brigade of Camp Dodge, under the command of their captain, C. C. Cooper, assisted by his lieutenants, observed Washington's birthday last Saturday by a fine dinner. The menu consisted of roast turkey, oyster dressing, brown gravy, candied sweet potatoes, creamed peas, olives, celery, lemon custard pie, pumpkin pie, ice cream, jelly layer cake, hot cocoa, coffee, oranges, apples, mixed nuts, cigarettes. Many civilians from the city were present to add to the beauty of the afternoon. This perhaps will be the last public function given by this company as it is going to be demobilized soon. Too much credit cannot be given Captain C. C. Cooper and his officers on the way they entertained that day. ARMY Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The young men's bible class will hold their first public drill down on the 28th of March at the Park Street Branch, 10th and Park. The captains are drilling hard getting ready for the contest. The young men belong to both teams are requested to be present at the next meeting, at which time further arrangements will be made for the class social that is to be held on the 6th of March. The young men are very anxious to make a showing of the work they have done since the organization one year ago, and they only ask the public to patronize their efforts. This may be the last public meeting for the season and especially indoors. The annual election of officers occurred at Union Congregational church last Wednesday evening, as follows: Trustee Board, L. J. Shelton, W. H. McCree, Rufus B. King; the deacons were Gus Watkins, W. S. Wilkinson, H. W. Hughes; the treasurer, John L. Thompson; financial clerk, Mrs. John Jackson; church clerk, Mrs. John L. Thompson; music committee, L. J. Shelton, E. T. Blagburn, Misses Mary Ellen McCree, Hazel Shaw Enola Thompson; superintendent of Sunday school, J. G. Brown; assistant superintendent, James James; treasurer, Mrs. Cora Jackson; secretary, J. Nelson Thompson; chorister, Miss Hudson; organist, Enola Thompson; assistant, Dorothy Hughes; superintendent of primary department, Mrs. H. E. King; assistant of primary department and Cradle Roll, Mrs. L. J. Shelton. NEGRO HEROES TO SPEAK. Sergt. Green Northtown of Chicago and Corp. Joseph Isbell of New York, both members of the famous 369th Infantry of the 93rd Division of Negro troops, formerly the old 15th New York National Guard Regiment, every man of which received a special citation from the French government together with the eriox de guerre, will be the principay speakers at the big meeting which will be held at the Maple Street Bar tist church on Tuesday evening, March 18. This meeting will mark the close of the membership contest which has been conducted by the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People during the last two weeks. Prizes will be given the three persons securing the largest number of paid up memberships. Musical numbers will be contributed by Miss Ethel Bowmer, soprano, and Miss Josephine Guy, pianist. The Rev. S. Bates will give the invocation and the Rev. H. A. Perry the benediction. Rufus King, chairman of the membership committee, is in charge of the arrangements. Everyone is invited. 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A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. DROWSY, I THINK WE KIN MAKE SOME COIN OUT OF THIS MASQUERADE SUIT. NOW BE STILL, AN'ILL HAVE YOU FIXED UP IN A SECOND WITH THESE TOGS. I'll CALL YOU THE NEW BACK-WALKIN' GUZZ-BUG. YEP, HE'S A NEW SPECIES FROM BRAZIL -LET'M GO FER FIFTY DOLLARS. THANKS PROFESSOR I INKED THE COIN. I'll GET A CAGE. OUCH! POOR DROWSY I M'NEVER DID HAVE DRAINS. IT RUNS LIKE A MAN. International Cartoon Co., N.Y. 368 MAPLR ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 1 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. PauFs A. M. E. Church 12th and Crocker Sts. 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. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. S. E. 15th and Shaw. 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. 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. Asbury M. E. Church Services in Congregational Church, 10th and Park Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. 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Her brother, Mr. Ora Batsell, was here from Ikanbail, Mo., also her cousin was here to attend the funeral service, Mrs. Mattie Pickett of Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Stella Beauchamp will keep the baby. She is a sister of Mrs. Lucinda Combs. Rev. B. Adkin was called from Columbia, Mo., to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Combs. Rev. B. Arkins has a new charge at Log Providence, Mo., ten or twelve miles south of Columbia, Mo. He says it is the richest Negro settlement in the state. The population is over 1,000. He says the Negroes are going to set up a large grocery store there right away. They are building a three room parsonage at Log Providence. Rev. Adkin says he is going to get him a new hen to put in that new house. "OLD SIGNS DO NOT Watch out for these PALMER'S SKIN SUCCESS Ointment PALMER'S HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing They stand for Merit and This Ointment successfully used in thousands of cases of sk The Only ORIGINAL Complexi "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By The Morg 1512 Atlantic Ave. Beware of Substitutes and dangerous. Look for the Me Trade Marks. Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade Marks. The Producer Club met at the school Tuesday night and elected two house delegates to attend the producers' convention at Dalton, Mo., Mr. William Moss and Mrs. Rebecca Moore. Mr. Amos Shropshire has opened up the restaurant and is doing nicely. Everything is clean and nice there. Mrs. Anna Butler has changed her mind on going to Davenport, Iowa, in May. She says she is going to raise chickens and sell hogs. She has now on hand 16 or 18 pigs about eight weeks old. She told me she had sold every one of them. That's doing business. tary, delivered a wonderful address, the First Baptist church Sunday who was well attended. Music was nished by the Sunday school with M Estell Hughes pianist. Mrs. Lula Best is on the sick list. Mrs. Emma Tibbs is on the sick. Mr. Philip and Carl Jeter and M Helen Jeter spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs. Estell Hughes. Rev. J. W. Woods, pastor of F Church Baptist, preached a stirring mon on last Sunday night. Mrs. Maud Miller and Mrs. Es Hughes spent Thursday visiting fri Prof. Kenner still remains poorly at Marshall, Mo. Mrs Lizzie Clarke, a sister of Mrs. Nevada Kenner, is there now from Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Andy Lewis has gone back to Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Jennie Neil owns a fine farm of 40 acres four miles north of Paris. She says she is going to tear the bone out this spring. The Producers Club will have a display next fall at Paris, Mo. They will show corn, potatoes and fruit, and show the best poultry, hogs, sheep, chickens, ducks, turkeys. They will present premiums to the best display. P. S. Prof. Kenner is dead at Marshall, Mo. A few colored men of Paris are talking about opening a grocery store in Paris. Mrs. Bettie Smith and daughter, Mrs. Jennie White, will leave for Kansas City, Mo., in March or April. Mrs. Alma Carter has been indoors for three weeks. She is real poorly at times. Mr. Carter has to see to the housekeeping. He waits on her real good to be a man. Very few men know how to wait on a woman. Mrs. Lee Campbell, who teaches school in Madison, Mo., will give a grand Washington birthday concert Feb. 22. Several are going up from Paris if the weather will permit. Rev. G. E. Sanders, who has been conducting a meeting here for the past two weeks, left for his home at Des Moines Wednesday. The church was greatly benefited by his two weeks meeting. Prof. Rogers, the western field secre- MYSTIC NEWS. Last Week. an Drug C Brooklyn, N. Y. Imitations. They may be lon-Colored packages and our tary, delivered a wonderful address at the First Baptist church Sunday which was well attended. Music was furnished by the Sunday school with Mrs. Estell Hughes pianist. Mrs. Lula Best is on the sick list. Mrs. Emma Tibbs is on the sick list. Mr. Philip and Carl Jeter and Miss Helen Jeter spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs. Estell Hughes. Rev. J. W. Woods, pastor of First Church Baptist, preached a stirring sermon on last Sunday night. Mrs. Maud Miller and Mrs. Estell Hughes spent Thursday visiting friends in Centerville. Mrs. Martha Hughes has been on the sick list. BUXTON NEWS. Last Week. A Roosevelt memorial program was held at the St. John A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Mrs. La Docha Montjoy, teacher of primary gradefi was in Albia last week attending business affairs. On last Monday at mine No. 18 Mr. Payton Branch, while cleaning up a fall of slate that had fallen on a previous date, was caught beneath the second fall. His life was crushed out instantly. It took six men to life one end of the slate from off his head. Mrs. J. J. Evans, wife of Rev. J. J. Evans, the pastor of St. John's church, will leave Thursday for Washington, D. C., where she expects to visit her relatives, whom she has not seen for about 20 years. Mr. Clarence Hackett has opened up a first class shoe shop in his place located on the old Jeffries site. Mr. James Harris of Cedar Rapids was here three or four days last week, being called by the sad death of his cousin, Payton Branch. He has his cousin shipped to Virginia to his people. Mr. Miles Corey was sent along to attend the corpse. Mr. Jno. Baker and J. E. Mills were in Albia last Saturday attending to business concerning the Buxton school conditions. Last Monday was an unlucky day for Mr. Solo Billings. While counting out some money he dropped fifty dollars in the darkness. So far he has not been ckward Walki able to resover it. The Tuesday night Bible class at the Y. M. C. A. is running 100 per cent high in attendance. The subject last Tuesday night was "The Meaning of Faith." The Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. F. B. Woodard pastor, rendered a splendid anniversary program on last Sunday evening. The day's collection was over $112.00. Dr. Carter and Secretary J. E. Mills attended Dr. Mott's address at Des Moines Y. M. C. A. state convention. The boys are tremendously interested in the Y. M. C. A. pocket billiard contest which will begin Saturday. Watch for particulars. The F. B. W. Club recently presented Miss Ona Webb, their secretary, with a beautiful silk service flag, with gold star in center in memory of the deceased brother, husband and son, Pvt. Earl Webb, 806th Inf., Co. I, A. E. F., who died Sept. 30, 1918, somewhere in France. Mrs. Jennie Phillips presented the flag with appropriate remarks. PARIS, MO., NEWS. Last Week. Mrs. Etta Bassett and Miss Omar Bassett were at Moberly last week visiting Mrs. Julia Moore. Mrs. Laura Watts is going into the hicken business this spring. Mrs. Pauline Gibson of Ottawa, Ill., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. christopher. Mrs. Bina Reed and Miss Emma Moore have been to Dalton, Mo., delegates for the Agricultural Club of Paris, Mo. Omar Bassett has gone into the picture business. She takes pictures every Sunday. She lives on North Washington street. Mr. John R. Carter's barber shop should receive your attention when in the city. Miss Luzena Porter came home from school very sick. Mr. Harry Troy of Chicago is here visiting his mother, Mrs. Kate Beechamham Mrs. Maggie Coleman went to Moberly Sunday to spend the day with her little grandson. Mr. Bob Vaughan and Mr. Georgie Berry went to Granville Monday to attend a sale. Miss Naomi Reed will leave Monday morning for Clinton, Iowa. Mr. James B. Astell will leave for Peoria, Ill., Monday. Mrs. Annie Butler and Mrs. Lorena Johnson and Mrs. Ada Poage have changed their mind on going to Iowa in May. They are going in the hog business and the chicken business. Mr. Burley Beauchamp and Mr. Alfred Butler are getting lots of jobs sawing wood over the city. They have sawed lots of wood for the white people. Reason Enthroned. Because meats are so tasty they are consumed in great excess. This leads to stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. Revise your diet, let reason and not a pampered appetite control, then take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets, and you will soon be well again. Try it. Subscribe for the Bystander NOTICE OF INCORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that there has been filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of State of Iowa Articles of Incorporation of the Pioneer Oil Co. of Iowa, and that on the second day of December, 1918, the Secretary of State of Iowa issued a certificate to said company authorizing them to do business as provided by law and in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation. Notice is hereby further given, as provided by law, of the following: 1st. That the name of the Corporation is The Pioneer Oil Co. of Iowa and its principal place of business is Des Moines, Iowa. 2nd. That the general nature of the business to be transacted by said Company is to acquire, dispose of, prospect and develop oil lands and prospective oil lands; to buy and sell oil or its by-products; to buy, build, own, and operate tankage, pipe lines, refineries, tank lines, filling stations, machinery and other equipage necessary to the production, storage, transportation, refining and disposal of crude oil and gas or any of their by-products. 3rd. That nine thousand dollars is authorized consisting of three hundred shares of the par value of thirty dollars per share and Certificates of Shares are to be issued only when fully paid in cash. 4th. That the Corporate existence commences on the 2nd day of December, 1918, and terminates on the 2nd day of December, 1938. 5th. That the affairs of the Corporation are to be conducted by a board of five directors who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January each year. 6th. The highest amount of indebtedness to which the corporation may subject itself is two-thirds the outstanding stock and in no event more than six thousand dollars. 7th. The private property of stockholders is exempt from Corporate debts. Dated and signed this 4th day of February, 1919. Fred A. Townsend, President. Zell E. Robinson, Secretary. KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the World's Liniment This famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales because it practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief. Always ready for use, it takes little to penetrate without rubbing and produce results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. A large bottle means economy. Sloan's Liniment Kills Pain A DOG