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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Hist 10 Dog XXVI No.16 Sergt. Needham Ro "THE HELL New York's Figh Sergt. Needham Roberts, Hero of the "THE HELL FIGHTERS" New York's Fighting Fifteenth To appear in City Sergt. Needham Roberts of the old Fifteenth New York infantry "The Hell Fighters," one of the two first colored men to win distinction for the valor of the American soldier in France is coming to talk to you. He has a story to tell and it is such a story as our grandchildren will hear with thrills of pride that one of us was vouchsafed, the honor of offering his life, so gloriously in the service of our country. Imagine yourself, a soldier, in a foreign land, sorely wounded and near to death, enemies to every side of you and all determined to pass; imagine yourself facing unknown odds but with determination in your heart and mind to IOWA CITY. The Delta Sigma Theta girls entertained last Saturday evening at the home, about forty students, also a few out of town guests, including ex-graduates and friends. Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs. Graves from Lincoln Neb.; Dr. W. H. Beakesears from Cedar Rapids; Attorney and Mrs. Milton Fields from Cedar Rapids, and Miss Magnolia Sears from Buxton, Iowa. The home was beautifully decorated with the sorority colors, and all present spent an enjoyable evening. Miss Adah Hyde was a week end visitor at the home last week. Dr. Edward Carter from Buxton spent a few hours in the city last week while on route to Chicago. Miss Mildred I. Griffin and Miss Hazel Shaw are able to be out again and pursuing their studies at the university. Miss Beulah Wheeler is anticipating very seriously of entering the law department in the university. The Delta Sigma Theta sorority has been invited to attend a musical, Oct. 18 at the home of Mrs. Starbuck, who is an instructor of music at the university. CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Smith entertained thirty young girls and boys monday evening, Oct. 6 in honor of their daughter, Leona. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. Refreshments were served. Miss Smith will leave Tuesday Oct. 7, for St. Louis Mo., on route will stop in Burlington where she will join Mrs. Sandy Clark of St. Louis and will be a guest In Burlington until Thursday. She expects to take up the trade of millery. Her many friends wish her success. Several of the young people enjoyed a "elumber party," at the residence of Mrs. Ruth Thompson. Rev. Burton spoke at Mt. Zion Baptist church sunday. Mr. Thomas Jacksons, condition remains the same. Mr. John W. Harrison returned monday from Chicago. any from Chicago. Any one having news, please call 3069 W. Mrs. Clara Harrison, the agent DAVENPORT ITEMS The mass meeting held at the Times auditorium last night was largely attended. Miss Lillian Henderson director or war camp community activities among the colored people presided in a very pleasing manner. Among the speakers were Miss Lucile Marshall, Mr J. A. Audrey, Rev S. B. Moore, Mrs Hawkins, Mrs E. Brooks and Rev Gibson of Rock Island. Don't miss the entertainment given by the city federation at Bethel A. M. E. Chure' Wednesday evening, Oct. 22. Mrs J. McClain of Rock Island will be the speaker of the evening. Mrs. William Stewart will sing. Mrs H. Hopkins of Rock Island will read; also Misc Taggert of this city. Come and enjoy yourself. Mrs F. Baker, president; Jessie Johnson, secretary. Mrs. Sarah Brown of Canton, Mo., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Ballard. At Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday evening will be given a welcome home for our boys. The Bed Cross ladies will serve supper. The service flag containing fifty-six stars, will be demobilized. The Eureka orchestra will play. Mrs. Ella Fuqua is very sick. Her many friends are alarmed her con- WANTED! Good Presser or Repair Man Also a neat appearing young lady to learn the pressing and finishing of ladies garments. LOWRIE, The Tailor AMES, IOWA. Boost Pay and read The Bystander die if need be but determined that even so they shall not pass. Imagine all this, I say, and you may get an idea of what this man has faced; you may get an idea of the story he has to tell and you may be enabled to conceive something of the real glory of love of country. Sergt. Roberts has come back to us sorely wounded as he was, but the fire of the spirit which carried him through the valley of the shadow of death still lives in his face and by hearing him tell of his experiences you will have utilized your one opportunity of getting a true and accurate account of one of the greatest acts of individual courage of this great war. dition which does not improve. The Missouri Club will put on the annual harvest festival which promises to surpass your expectation. Come in large numbers Oct. 15, 16, and 17. Dr. and Mrs. Welch, who have made many friends during their stay here will leave next week for Terre Haute, Ind., with a view of remaining. CLINTON NEWS. Rev. W. W. Williams, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church for the past four years was not returned this year to the regret of many of his friends. That his lot may be a happy one wherever he may go is the wish of them all. He spent Sunday in Muscatine, returning to Clinton Monday night. A. A. Bush, wife and son, have returned from a vacation trip to Chicago. Incidentally they attended the sessions of the annual conference. The many friends of Rev. J. C. Anderson, a former pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, regretted to hear of the loss of his wife, who recently passed away. We extend to him our heartfelt sympathy. Rev. and Mrs. R. Thomas left for Muscatine Tuesday, evening to arrange for their removal to Clinton where the reverand has been appointed as pastor of the local church for the ensuing year. Mrs. M. J. Holliday entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening complimentary to Mrs. W. W. Williams, who expects to leave soon with her husband for another charge, and Mrs. Annie Anderson, a guest in the city. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jane Clark, Miss Beatrice Welch and Mrs. Ellen Robinson. Out of town guests were Mr. Ralph Robinson of Des Moines and Miss Dortha Anderson of Mt. Pleasant. Curtis C. Bush entered Iowa City college Oct 1 taking up studies in the engineering department. Send in your subscription to the Bystander through the local agent. Rev. R. Thomas, the new pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church occupied his pulpit on Sunday delivering two interesting sermons. A large number were present in the evening who entered into the service with a vigor. Miss Betty Win of Fort Dodge, arrived in the city last week to remain awhile. She is the sister of Mrs. Arthur Marshal. Mr. George Gater of Des Moines was a visitor here for a few hours' last Saturday. Mrs. C. A. Cleggett entertained the A. M. A. Club and their husbands last Thursday. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Sanes and daughter, Miss Alma Jones have returned to make this their home. The A. M. A. Club gave a reception to the students of the college at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Gater, 1125 Kellogg avenue last week. The house was decorated in autumn flowers and dainty little favors were given the guests. The club ladies were in receiving here, and after an hour of getting acquainted whist and dancing were the diversion of the evening. A very pleasant time was spent by all present and the young people were made to feel that the people of Ames warmly welcome them to the city. The students of college and high school have organized a club and have apartments on Main street. Two of the rooms occupied will serve as reception and study rooms and the others, living apartments for some of the young men. The colored people of Ames through the kindness of the club ladies have donated many useful things for the club rooms and hope to assist the young men in having a very comfortable home very soon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris have recently purchased a comfortable home on the south side. Those attending I. S. C. this years are: Messrs. Patterson, Alredge, AMES NEWS. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 1919. Sgt. Needham Roberts The first Colored Hero of the Great War will appear in person at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 12th and Crocker Streets, on Monday evening, October 20th at 8:00 P. M. Sgt.Roberts will give you a real word picture of one of the greatest moments of the war when he tells you of his experiences you will know more of the stuff of which heroes are made. You owe it to yourself to hear him. The American Co-operative Investment is a sound and safe business founded by and for the colored people. This business is going to have a continued and increasing success. It is going to be representative of the best there is in colored industry in the United States. You can't make a fortune by investing your money in this corporation but you can invest a few dollars at an excellent rate of interest and if you take pride or have belief in your own worth or the worth of your own people than the returns on your investment are incalculable. Stock $10 per share. This is your business if you choose to make it so. It is the easiest thing imaginable for you to own a part of it. If you are interested call, write or phone the 919 Center Street. Phone Walnut 2172. Des Moines, Ia Sweats, Locket, Smith of Texas; Boling and Stubbyfield of Iowa, and Aurelius Robertson of South Carolina. KBOKUK NEWS Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters have returned from conference with glowing reports. Mrs. George Snoddy also has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Ulyssis Johnson as well as the rest of the family wish to thank the many friend for the beautiful floral offerings for Mrs. Alma Johnson Taylor; also Rev. J. Toomey Moore for the splendid funeral sermon and the choir for their services rendered on the same occasion. A very enthusiastic prospective Y. W. C. A. meeting was held Friday afternoon. One of the general officers was Cordelia Winn of New York City has been in the city several days on Y. W. business and did a very helpful, much needed work. Mrs. A.-W. Dain is carrying the work on nicely and is being encouraged by some of the best women the city affords. Mrs. Samuel Johnson and daughter, Gladys, attended the Missouri conference at Hannibal last week. A splendid time was had by the select society ladies at the Masonic hall Monday afternoon entertaining for the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fields, also Mrs. Margaret Stearns. Miss Irene Bryant is seriously ill in Chicago and her brother, Theodore, has gone to bring her home. Mrs. Nannie Jefferson has been quite sick for a week. Mrs. Thelma Smith and Mrs. Mary Naper are both at St. Joseph's hospital but are improving. Sidney Battle has purchased a home on Thirteenth and Morgan streets, also he presented his daughters a piano. Mr. W. H. Burns has returned to Sioux Falls, S. D., after a visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fields have had a card party and luncheon for their nieces. They (the nieces) spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wedd Fields at Quincy, last week. Lion Bland, his wife and daughter of the Steamer St. Paul, are home for the winter. The many friends of Mrs. P. A. Jones are glad to know is able to be up again. May Rita Ashby and Vivian Johnson are indisposed at this writing. The Phillis Wheatley Rescue Club has planned a sock entertainment for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mrs.-A. W. Graves was hostess on Tuesday evening. The Dawson's have moved into Keokuk and Miss Leona is in school here. The Virginia Olive Temple will give an entertainment Hallowe'en night. Rev. W. H. Starks and Whalen Green are both home from Chicago. Massmeeting of the Keokuk branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and citizens at at large a great success. In response to the telegram from field agent, James W. Johnson, Rev. J. Sterling Moore, president of the Keokuk branch called a meeting of the Keokuk branch and the citizens together to dis- Sgt. Needham The first Colored Hero will appear in person at Tickets cuss the conditions in which we as a race are going and to urge upon Senat tor Cummins of Iowa as well as the other senators to aid in suppressing lynching and other mob violence. Keokuk has always been a splendid place in which to live and the hope is that it shall always remain so. The keynote seemed to be to punish crime in all its phases but let law take its course. Chairman Moore was the presiding officer, made timely talks and spoke in glowing terms of every speaker he introduced. The Mayor, Hon. Ed S. Lotton thanked the citizens for individual and collective support in all undertakings and pledged his support unstintingly. Commissioner Hickey assured his support through the labor organizations. Dr. Fred W. Long of the Congregational Church feels that mob violence should be put under federal control because it is a crime vs. the nation. Father Gigler of the Catholic Church has made a study of the race and says "Lynching like slavery should be abolished forever." Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor of Bethol A. M. E. Church told of the Chicago riot and wants never to see anything like it but knows that conditions are better in Chicago now by far than they were before the riot. Dr. T. H. Phillips paid a great tribute to the distinguished speakers and feels since God's men have taken hold mob violence will soon be domed. A. A. Bland a citizen of Kookuk for fifty-eight years was the next speaker and made several points mainly anyone who felt that the Negro wanted social equality or could not be trusted was half-witted. F. S. Johnson made a very timely talk showing what the N. A. A. C. P. had done for Kookuk and that through this organization we were enabled to be in touch with the leaders of the country and do our bit in aiding others to aid us as a race. Rev. J. Sterling Moore has left no stone unturned and many individual telegrams have already been sent to the senator from leading white citizens and more than a dozen families will send individual telegrams; also a committee with Rev. C. R. Waters will send a telegram from the Keokuk branch. Ten present became members of the association and the real N. A. A. C. P. membership drive will be put on next Monday night from Bethal Church. The ministerial Alliance of the city of which Rev. Long, pastor of the Congregational Church and Rev. Huell Warren, pastor of the Christian Church is secretary, have highly endorsed the work of the N. A. A. C. P. The opening song was America after which Rev. Dr. T. H. Phillips, the dean of the colored ministers offered prayer. Rev. W. H. Starks dismissed the audience. MACON NEWS. Rev. Fox attended the A. M. E. conference at Hannibal, Mo., and he will be again in the midst of his Macon friends. Quite a large crowd attended the conference in Hannibal, Mo. Mrs. Annie McNutt is better as we go to press. Mr. Clyde Davis was a Hannibal visitory. The banquet given by Mrs. Susie am Roberts hero of the Great War at St. Paul A. M. E.cker Streets, on Mon- 20th at 8:00 P. M. have you a real word pic-TEST moments of the of his experiences you stuff of which heroes it to yourself to hear kets Auditorium 50 cents Investment is a sound and safe business sale. This business is going to have a lot is going to be representative of the United States. Investing your money in this corpora- at an excellent rate of interest and your own worth or the worth of your investment are incalculable. Stock prices to make it so. It is the easiest part of it. If you are interested call, Former Over-sea Y.W.C.A. Worker T. L. Griffith went to New York the first week in December and sailed for France Feb. 26, arriving in Brest, March 8. He went to Paris and from there was sent to St. Nazaire. St. Nazaire is a seaport town and was headquarters for thousands of troops of the labor battalions and was a port of embarkation—was assigned to duty in one of the embarkation camps in this area and came into touch with thousands of troops, both white and colored from all over France. His first definite work was religious director at Hut 5, Camp Montoir. In this capacity he held meetings in mess halls and barracks every night and in these meetings he addressed five thousand soldiers and over three hundred of these professed faith in Christ. His second work was hut secretary in Camp Guthrie and here he served in the last Y. M. C. A. hut built for the A. E. F. in France. This hut was formally opened May 14 and closed July 19. The Trice was a success and was one of the swoustest affairs that has been given for a long time. Mrs. Trice is the president of her Mission Circle and while in the work realized a large some of money with her co-workers. It was held at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Mollie Roberson is better at this writing. Mr. Captain Austin remains the same. Mrs. Ellen Davis has returned from a two weeks' stay in Kansas City visiting. She returned Sunday night. Mrs. Helen Grant attended the conference in Hannimal and stopped off a day in Clarence for a visit. The members of the A. M. E. Church are having their church stuccoed. The Mission Circle of Bine and Broadway Baptist Church will give a concert Thursday night under the president, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, entitled "Living Songs." It is reported to be one of the best that has been given for a long time. A large crowd is expected. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Viola Myers returned to her home in Quincy, Ill., after a pleasant visit with her mother. Mrs. Mollie Green entertained Mrs. Annie Dewitt at dinner. Mrs. Dewitt returned to her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Amanda Green has moved to the city from Bresco, Mo. Prof. Damond is having great success in school. The professor deserves great credit. OSKALOOSA ITEMS Eugene Ford has been suffering with an ulcerated tooth. He is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardy entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kinn of Beacon. Regular meeting Esther Chapter No. 6, O. E. S. Tuesday night, Oct. 14. Maple Leaf Grove hall, Cora Moore, W. M.; Stella Ringo, treasurer. The luncheon served Wednesday night by the Trustee Aid was largely attended. A neat sum was realized. Mollie Stewart, president. Harvey Allen of Minneapolis is here called by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Susan Allen. At this time she is much improved. Rev. W. L. Lee, presiding elder of Kansas City district, arrived Saturday. He remained till Friday morning. He delivered three excellent sermons Sunday, which were enjoyed by large congregations. This being quarterly meeting, the Lord's Supper was administered in the afternoon. Rev. Lee is quite at home here and is much loved in the community. Wednesday night he spoke in Wesley Chapel Church, after which the Ladies Aid served refreshments. He is a guest in the Robert Johnson home. Mrs. Doris Barquette, Butler and Master Donald of Minneapolis, arrived Saturday night and are guests in the Barquette home on East A avenue. Mr. Dee Appleton of Kirkville, Mr. came in saturday for over sunday visit who iswith his mother. Mr. Henry Appleton who is visiting her daughter Mrs Geo. Jones. Dee left monday for Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Wm. Crump, entertained tuesday at six o'clock dinner. Presiding Elder, W. L. Lee and Miss Noami KimBrough. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore entertained Rev. W. L. Lee, Presiding Elder of the Kansas City District M. E. church, thursday at dinner. Master Billy Crump has been removed from the Mahaska hospital to his home and Billie is getting along fine. Rev. M. Toomey of Des Moines has entered the Okaalosa college and will complete the theological course here. Mrs. Toomey will enter the Penn college and take up voice culture. Rev. O. B. Smith was pleasantly sur The best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents hut seated 800 and was filled every night with boys seeking to be helped and entertained. Several educational classes were organized among them classes in English, French, gas engine and agriculture. Scores of boys enrolled in these classes. Visitors to the hut asserted that there was the best religious interest in this hut of the six in the camp. One Sunday morning there were three hundred at Sunday School and five hundred at morning service. Seven hundred boys signed cards committing themselves to leading the clean moral life. He gave away hundreds of Bibles, testaments, Sunday School books and other books. These books were furnished by the Y. M. C. A. There were several Iowa boys in the St. Nazaire area, but not so many a in some other parts. He has returned to Iowa temporarily and will hold evangelistic meetings beginning in Toronto, Canada, Buffalo, N. Y., and other cities of the east. prised by his wife and daughter last Saturday evening. The occasion being his fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. The birthday cake and a party of friends graced the occasion. The girls of the Second Baptist Church gave a picnic social last Tuesday night. It was a success, both socially and financial. The girls of the Baptist Church know how to do things. This social was under the management of Miss Ethel Taylor. Rev. O. B. Smith of Evans passed through the city Tuesday en route to Marshalltown, where he is engaged in revival meeting. Rev. Carrington of Ottumwa, is assisting. MOBERLY NEWS. The Franklin Street M. E. Church held their rally Sunday and went over the top. The amount raised was $642.40 of which Rev. A. J. William feels proud of. Mrs. Eva M. Redding of Keytesville visited Mrs. Katie Black Friday and Saturday. Rev. W. F. Walker of Fayette, Mo., helped Rev. Williams in his rally and preached two soul-stirring sermons. We are glad to have Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cross in our midst again. We hope for them a successful year's work. Among those who attended the annual conference from here were: Mrs. L. Graves, B. F. Harvey and Miss Rosa Washington. Rev. S. E. Boone has been assigned to the work at Paris, Mo., for the year and we hope that he has success in his new field of work. Quite a crowd went to Salisbury Sunday to the ball game that was played between Lexington and Moberly. Moberly scored eight to nothing. Mrs. Myra Hill and little daughter, Deloris were week end visitors of Mrs. Black's. Mr. Tommie Harris is here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. A. C. Black and several friends went over to Salisbury Sunday in a seven passenger car to witness the ball game. They report a fine game. The Fayette choir came up Sunday and sang for the M. E. Church Sunday in their rally under the leadership of Prof. A. Craven. The P. A. Club met Thursday last with Mrs. L. B. Quinn as hostess. The afternoon was spent in their regular work, after which a delicious three course luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Katie Black. Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh are the proud parents of a ten pound baby boy which made his appearance Thursday last, mother and baby are doing nice. Des Moines Ignition Exchange 108 Sixth Avenue Phone Walnut 3088 Distributors For Detroit Batteries Disco Ford Starters If you want the right price and Batteries phone us. We are making special allowance and hold batteries for 10 days. PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES 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 class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. .75 Three months. .50 Advertising rates for display ads, 40 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 35 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting six words to a line. 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Ransom carried the best report from this church that has ever been sent for many years. The A. M. E. Church has only sixty members. They sent in $71. They raised a total of $8,020.00 during the past conference year. Everyone is trusting that Rev. Ransom will be sent back here again. Mr. Johnson Turner, a colored undertaker of Hannibal, Mo., was in the city last week and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Henderson. Mr. Turner was on route to Rochester, Minn. for treatment at the Mayo Brothers hospital. Mrs. Ed Williams entertained a company of friends last Thursday. Cards were the main feature of the evening. Miss Gertrude Geopforth (white) of Minnapolis, Minn., was in the city last week in the interest of the proposed colored branch of the Y. W. C. A. Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Johnson entertained Mr. Johnson Turner of Hannibal, Mo., last Friday. The Boys Social Club was entertained by Frank Martin at the home of Floyd Hunt last Monday night. The refreshments were served. Pre gressive whist was the pleasure of the evening. The boys orchestra made its first appearance to the delight of all present. Charles Powell at the piano, Odell Smith, the violin, and Howard Nelson, the drums. Mr. Homer Orange of Chicago, Ill., is visiting at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Tyler. Rcv. Bell of Aurora, Ill., was in the city first Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr. George Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. W. Raglan entertained Mr. J. L. Brooks and Mrs. E. Green at dinner last Sunday. Mr. James Brooks and Mr. George Slaughter spent Sunday in Monmouth, III. Mrs. E. Green was hostess to the B. T. Progressive Club last Monday evenings Mrs. Bessie Johnson met a very favorable report about the branch of the Y. W. C. A. that is to be started here in the near future. Miss Geopforth of Minneapolis, Minn., who is here in the interest of the colored branch called a meeting at the white Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Mrs. Hazel Crowford represented the B. T. Club. Constipation. The beginning of almost every serious disorder is constipation. If you want to enjoy good health keep your bowels regular. This is best accomplished by proper diet and exercise, but sometimes a medicine is needed and when that is the case you will find Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent. They are mild and gentle in their action, easy and pleasant to take. Give them a trial. They only cost a quarter. Rev. W. H. Clark has just closed a series of meetings. The church is in much better condition spiritually. Despites his own efforts he aided Rev. J. Sterling Moore vory materially in his week's jubilee and the sermon he preached on Sunday afternoon is still on the lips of an appreciative people. Mrs. Ella Scott Stewart is spending a delightful time with relatives and friends at home. Mrs. Henry Harris has gone to Chicago to visit relatives indefinitely. Rev. W. H. Starks is in Chicago attending the Iowa conference. Mr. John Bailey is at Argley attending his brother-in-law's business while the latter is at the bedside of a sick brother in Oklahoma. Revs. X. C. Lowe and Henry Armstrong are filling the pulpits at Bethel Church and the Bagg's school house during the absence of Rev. C. R. Waters. The many friends of Dr. T. H. Phillips are pleased to know that he is able to be around in the house. The vocal duet by Ida and Amance Battle was well received, also the instrumental solo by Miss Opal Smith. Miss Verlin South was pianist for the evening and she also rendered a solo. Mrs. Birdie Williams gave a reading. Mrs. Florence Battle delighted the audience with a very unique puzzle, "A Trip to the South," on which the names of fourteen officers of the church appeared. Mrs. Selby Johnson recited an original selection entitled "Perfection" which will appear in the columns of this paper at some future time by request. Pastor Moore and Superintendent of the Sunday school, George W. Smith were present and encouraged the efforts much. The return of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters to Bethel A. M. E. Church for another year pleases members and friends very much indeed. Greater achievements are expected next year. The funeral services of Mrs. Alma Johnson Taylor at Pilgrim Rest Church was largely attended. She was an exemplary young woman and will be sadly missed by the entire community. She leaves a husband, four brothers, two children and an aged mother. Mrs. Stewart has opened a restaurant on north Twelfth street. CHILLICOTHE NEWS. Rev. O. T. Redd, a former pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of this place, but now of Kansas City, Mo., filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Mr. J. W. Center of this city is transacting business in Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Rowland, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Clarkesville, Mo., returned home Saturday. Rev. E. M. Cohron of St. Joseph, Mo., preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Wednesday night. He was en which convenes in Hannibal, Mo. route to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Silas Clark, who died at his home in St. Joseph, Mo., was brought here Sunday evening and buried Monday afternoon. Mrs. Izetta Holmes of Excelsior Springs, Mo., spent a few days with relatives and friends last week. Mrs. Jane Rhinechart of Ottumwa, Waukee, was called here to attend the funeral of her son, Mr. Silas Clark. Mrs. Hattie Carson of Chicago, Ill., has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Faunie Murray. Miss Clementina Banks, who is teaching in Meadville, Mo., spent Saturday with home folks. The rally at the A. M. E. Church Sunday was a decided success. Money reported from all services amounts to more than $98. Rev. E. D. Abbot will leave some time soon for conference OSKALOOSA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crowder are now pleasantly located in their new home. Having purchased on West D avenue. The entertainment given by the three different churches were well attended. The Trustess Aid of Thornton A. M. E. Church gives a luncheon Wednesday THE BYSTANDER Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission 21-23 North Fourth Street Keokuk, Iowa Phone Red 810 An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lone Colored Women and Girls coming as stranges to Iowa for work or visit. WRITE US, and we will assist you to find A PLACE TO WORK; A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our Iowa towns. Southern girls not qualified for service in modern northern homes can receive training in our Housekeeper's Emergency Course—Bible Training and other subjects also taught. This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Bureau of Information and place of Christian recreation. Open afternoons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Keokuk come to the mission. This means you MISS SIDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. Adv. NOTICE. Red Cross classes in first aid instruction are being organized by Dr. Jefferson. One class for men and one for women. Those who desire to take the course can do so by making application to him. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Keosauqua Stone Company, held at the office of said company in Des Moines, Iowa, on the 18th day of September, 1919, at which meeting all of the officers and directors, and all persons interested in said corporation were present, it was unanimously decided and voted to dissolve said corporation and publish notice thereof as required by law. JAMES A, HOWE, President. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, November, term, A. D. 1919. You are hereby notified that on or before the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1919 the petition of the plaintiff in the above- entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the November term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 3rd day of November, 1919 default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Stewart. The unexpected didn't happen. Rev. D. W. Brown was returned to this charge. Sunday is Trustees' Day. Everybody come out prepared to do their part. Mrs. Tillie Smith of Chicago returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit in the John Barquett home. She was accompanied to Davenport by Mrs. William Crump who returned Monday evening. Master Billie Crump, who submitted to an operation for hernia, is getting along nicely. Billie expects to be able to leave the hospital the last of the week. Mrs. Carrie Appleton of Kirksville'i, Mo., and Miss Ella Carter of Macon, arrived Saturday night and are guests at the George Jones home. Mrs. Appleton is Mrs. J.'s mother. Her stay will cover several weeks. Miss Edna Jones came home from Ottumwa Monday night accompanied by Master Cedric Wilson. Mrs. Susan Allen is still confined to her bed. She is with her daughter, Mrs. Cora Franklin again. Master Ralph Crowder spent Saturday in Evans. The girls of the Second Baptist Church gave a social Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown on South Market street. The crowd was immense. It was declared the social success of the season, as well as financially. Everett Allen doesn't seem to improve as fast as expected. His foot gives him a great deal of pain yet. For Chapped Skin. Chapped skin whether on the hands or face may be relieved in one night by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is also unequaled for sore nipples, burns and scalds. Adv. The sewing circle of the Third Baptist Church gave a sacred concert at the Church last Sunday afternoon. Miss Teresa Adams, chairman of the educational committee of the Davenport branch of the N. A. A. C. P. is truly alive to the interest of the Association. The committee secured Rev. Robert Thomas of Muscatine to deliver an address on the evening of Sept. 22. Rev. Thomas proved himself equal to the occasion and hold his large audience for ORIGINAL NOTICE. To John Broadus: DAVENPORT ITEMS an hour with truths beautifully clothed. The Eureka orchestra furried the music. In the audience on that occasion were persons from Muscatine, also Rock Island and Moline, Ill. Bishop Coppin seen fit to grant Davenport's request and sent Rev. S. B. Moore back for another year. Mrs. Laura Jennings has gone to Indiana to join her husband. Miss Lillian Henderson, who has charge of the colored girls activities in the War Camp Community Service its quite active in the work. The class in French is growing more interesting as they proceed. A large number of our singers from both churches are singing in Rock Island every night at the Billy Sunday meetings. Mr. Eugene Green is in Chicago attending the annual conference of the A. M. E. Churches. Mr. Thomas Mitchell spent the week end with his sister in Pearla, Ill. Mr. James Baker of Denver, Colo., is visiting in the city, the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker. Rev. C. P. Jones of Osceola is here shaking hands with old friends en route from the annual conference back to his charge that he successfully served last year. After a vacation of several months the Red Cross will begin sewing Wednesday afternoon in Bethel A. M. E. Church lectureroom. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Miss Vivian Nickerson of Toledo, was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robison. Mrs. Henry Flippings entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eda Flippings, who is visiting her from Des Moines. The afternoon was highly enjoyed by all and a nice luncheon was served by the hostess. The Chicago Union Giants, a colored baseball team played Saturday and Sunday in our city. Mr. Edward Boyd left last Thursday for his home in Cedar Rapids. Mr. C. C. Johnson, the grand custodian and his wife, were the guests of Mr. Dave Croswait at the home of Miss Jessie and Albert Walker. A shower was given in honor of Mrs. Eda Flippings of Des Moines at the home of Mrs. C. C. Gilmore. Quite a few were present and a good time enjoyed by all. Miss Hattie Roman is in town visiting friends. Mr. Curtis Maxwell leaves for Washington Monday night to take up his school work. Rev. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flippings Sunday afternoon. The Baptist Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Galloway Johnson; visitors were: Miss Hattie Johnson, Mrs. Edna Flippings. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Johnson assisted by Mrs. Clay Harper and Mrs. Emma Flippings. They adjourned to meet next week at the home of Mrs. Sadie Warn. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ragland entertained at their home Sunday evening in honor of Mr. "Happy" Bingham, one of the Chicago Union Giants. Mrs.. Agnes Gilmore and Miss Jessie Walker gave a party at the A. O. U. W. hall Friday night. The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Galloway Johnson entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO COLLEGE Poro Corner St. Louis, Mo. "Dept. A-5' We Want Your Scalp to have a real treat—just try A Sure Enough Hair Pomade. Carefully made. Decently Perfumed. A Proper Treatment for Dandruff and for smoothing out coarse or stubborn hair. Only 25 cents for large package at your drug store, or sent by mail upon receipt of price. Makers of these Two Famous Skin Preparations. Edna Flippings of Des Moines. The afternoon was spent in music and games. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolders entertained at Sunday dinner. Covers were laid for eight. Out of town guests were: Mr. Edward Boyd of Cedar Rapids, Mr. Harney and Mr. Morton of Conrad, and Mrs. Edna Flippings of Des Moines. Mr. Lyle Suter left for Washington Saturday night to take up his study in dentistry. Mrs. Hardenia Robison gave a party for the younger set at her home Friday evening in honor of Miss Vivian Nickerson of Toledo, Iowa. There's a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classical education is for conversation and the other kind for use—Pittsburgh Dis LN INSTITUTE Jefferson City, Mo. the year 1919-20, courses leading to High and College diplomas. Special courses in genography, Nurse Training, Agricultural Trades. LINCOLN INS Jefferson City, Offers* for the year 1919-20, co School, Normal and College diploma Book-keeping, Stenography, Nurse T and Mechanical Trades. LINCOLN INSTITUTE Jefferson City, Mo. Offers for the year 1919-20, courses leading to High School, Normal and College diplomas. Special courses in Book-keeping, Stenography, Nurse Training, Agricultural and Mechanical Trades. For further information, address Clement Richardson, President. Clement Richardson, President. TISY YET ABSOLUTELY HARLISLE. ALL SHADES DETECTOR. 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His culture of tobacco, on which was based a profitable industry for the early colonies, had been developed to a high state of efficiency. * It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio Drugrist to survive the ravages of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting with discovered the Home Treatment, known as A D D I N A. One with coughs showing tubercular tendency or your name as a patient, COLUMBUS, OHIO PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 1919 Published every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. .75 Three months. .50 Advertising rates for display ads, 40 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 35 cents per inch. 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"Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. Write the news of all and lay aside your personal whims or ideas. This notice applies to all writers, contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious denominations should be recognized. S imply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. We have correspondents in the following towns: All subscriptions payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Rev. and Mrs. Ransom and little Paul left last Wednesday for Chicago, Ill., to attend conference. Rev. Ransom carried the best report from this church that has ever been sent for many years. The A. M. E. Church has only sixty members. They sent in $71. They raised a total of $3,020.00 during the past conference year. Everyone is trusting that Rev. Ransom will be sent back here again. Mrs. Ed Williams entertained a company of friends last Thursday. Cards were the main feature of the evening. Miss Gehde Geopforth (white) of Minnapolis, Minn., was in the city last week in the interest of the proposed colored branch of the Y. W. C. A. Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Johnson entertained Mr. Johnson Turner of Hannibal, Mo., last Friday. The Boys Social Club was entertained by Frank Martin at the home of Florid Pleasant last Monday night. Nice refreshments were served. Pre gressive whist was the pleasure of the evening. The boys orchestra made its first appearance to the delight of all present. Charles Powell at the piano, Odell Smith, the violin, and Howard Nelson, the drums. Mr. Homer Orange of Chicago, Ill., is visiting at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Tyler. Rov. Bell of Aurora, Ill., was in the city first Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr. George Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. W. Raglan intertained Mr. J. L. Brooks and Mrs. E. Green at dinner last Sunday. Mr. James Brooks and Mr. George Slaughter spent Sunday in Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. E. Green was hostess to the B. T. Progressive Club last Monday evenings Mrs. Bessie Johnson made a very favorable report about the branch of the Y. W. C. A. that is to be started here in the near future. Miss Geopforth of Minneapolis, Minn., who is here in the interest of the colored branch called a meeting at the white Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Bessie Johnson and Mrs. Hazel Crowford represented the B. T. Club. Constipation The beginning of almost every serious disorder is constipation. If you want to enjoy good health keep your bowels regular. This is best accomplished by proper diet and exercise, but sometimes a medicine is needed and when that is the case you will find Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent. They are mild and gentle in their action, easy and pleasant to take. Give them a trial. They only cost a quarter. Rev. W. H. Clark has just closed a series of meetings. The church is in much better condition spiritually. Despites his own efforts he aided Rev. J. Sterling Moore very materially in his week's jubilee and the sermon he preached on Sunday afternoon is still on the lips of an appreciative people. Mrs. Ella Scott Stewart is spending a delightful time with relatives and friends at home. Mrs. Henry Harris has gone to Chicago to visit relatives indefinitely. Rev. W. H. Starks is in Chicago attending the Iowa conference. Mr. John Bailey is at Argyle attending his brother-in-law's business while the latter is at the bedside of a sick brother in Oklahoma. Revs. X. C. Lowe and Henry Armstrong are filling the pulpits at Bethel Church and the Bagg's school house during the absence of Rev. C. R. Waters. The many friends of Dr. T. H. Phillips are pleased to know that he is able to be around in the house. The vocal duet by Ida and Amance Battle was well received, also the instrumental solo by Miss Opal Smith. Miss Verlin South was pianist for the evening and she also rendered a solo. Mrs. Birdie Williams gave a reading. Mrs. Florence Battle delighted the audience with a very unique puzzle, "A Trip to the South," on which the names of fourteen officers of the church appeared. Mrs. Selby Johnson recited an original selection entitled "Perfection" which will appear in the columns of this paper at some future time by request. Pastor Moore and Superintendent of the Sunday school, George W. Smith were present and encouraged the efforts much. The return of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Waters to Bethel A. M. E. Church for another year please members and friends very much indeed. Greater achievements are expected next year. The funeral services of Mrs. Alma Johnson Taylor at Pilgrim Rest Church was largely attended. She was an exemplary young woman and will be sadly missed by the entire community. She leaves a husband, four brothers, two children and an aged mother. Mrs. Stewart has opened a restaurant on north Twelfth street. CHILLICOTHE NEWS. Rev. O. T. Redd, a former pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of this place, but now of Kansas City, Mo., filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Mr. J. W. Center of this city is transacting business in Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Rowland, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Clarkesville, Mo., Returned home Saturday. Rev. E. M. Cohron of St. Joseph, Mo., preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Wednesday night. He was en which convenes in Hannibal, Mo. route to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Silas Clark, who died at his home in St. Joseph, Mo., was brought here Sunday evening and buried Monday afternoon. Mrs. Izetta Holmes of Excelsior Springs, Mo., spent a few days with relatives and friends last week. Mrs. Jane Rhinechart of Ottumwa, Iowa, was called here to attend the funeral of her son, Mr. Silas Clark. Mrs. Hattie Carson of Chicago, Ill., has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Faunie Murray. Miss Clementina Banks, who is teaching in Meadville, Mo., spent Saturday with home folks. The rally at the A. M. E. Church Sunday was a decided success. Money reported from all services amounts to more than $93. Rev. E. D. Abbot will leave some time soon for conference OSKALOOSA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crowder are now pleasantly located in their new home. Having purchased property on West D avenue. The entertainment given by the three different churches were well attended. The Trustees Aid of Thorton A. M. E. Church gives a inasheen Wednesday THE BYSTANDER Young Women's Christian Industrial Mission 21-23 North Fourth Street Keokuk, Iowa Phone Red 810 An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lone Colored Women and Girls coming as stranges to Iowa for work or visit. WRITE US, and we will assist you to find a PLACE TO WORK; A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our Iowa towns. Southern girls not qualified for service in modern northern homes can receive training in our Housekeeper's Emergency Course—Bible Training and other subjects also taught. This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Bureau of Information and place of Christian recreation. Open afternoons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Keokuk come to the mission. This means you. Red Cross classes in first aid instruction are being organized by Dr. Jefferson. One class for men and one for women. Those who desire to take the course can do so by making application to him. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Keoasauqua Stone Company, held at the office of said company in Des Moines, Iowa, on the 18th day of September, 1919, at which meeting all of the officers and directors, and all persons interested in said corporation were present, it was unanimously decided and voted to dissolve said corporation and publish notice thereof as required by law. JAMES A, HOWE, President. W. H. SWANK, Secretary. Adv. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County, November, term, A. D. 1919. Nellie P. Broadus, Plaintiff. vs. John Broadus, Defendant. To John Broadus: You are hereby notified that on or before the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1919 the petition of the plaintiff in the above-identified cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk county, Iowa, claiming a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the November term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 3rd day of November, 1919 default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. S. JOE BROWN, Attorney for Plaintiff. night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Stewart. The unexpected didn't happen. Rev. D. W. Brown was returned to this charge. Sunday is Trustees' Day. Everybody come out prepared to do their part. Mrs. Tillie Smith of Chicago returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit in the John Barquett home. She was accompanied to Davenport by Mrs. William Crump who returned Monday evening. Master Billie Crump, who submitted to an opertaion for hernia, is getting along nicely. Billie expects to be able to leave the hospital the last of the week. Mrs. Carrie Appleton of Kirksville'le, Mo., and Miss Ella Carter of Macon, arrived Saturday night and are guests at the George Jones home. Mrs. Appleton is Mrs. J.'s mother. Her stay will cover several weeks. Miss Edna Jones came home from Ottumwa-Monday night accompanied by Master Cedric Wilson. Mrs. Susan Allen is still confined to her bed. She is with her daughter, Mrs. Cora Franklin again. Master Ralph Crowder spent Saturday in Evans. The girls of the Second Baptist Church gave a social Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown on South Market street. The crowd was immense. It was declared the social success of the season, as well as financially. Everett Allen doesn't seem to improve as fast as expected. His foot gives him a great deal of pain yet. Chapped skin whether on the hands or face may be relieved in one night by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is also unequaled for sore nipples, burns and scalds. Adv. The sewing circle of the Third Baptist Church gave a sacred concert at the Church last Sunday afternoon. Miss Teresa Adams, chairman of the educational committee of the Davenport branch of the N. A. A. C. P. is truly alive to the interest of the Association. The committee secured Rev. Robert Thomas of Muscatine to deliver an address on the evening of Sept. 22. Rev. Thomas proved himself equal to the occasion and held his large audience for ORIGINAL NOTICE. DAVENPORT ITEMS an hour with truths beautifully clothed. The Eureka orchestra furnished the music. In the audience on that occasion were persons from Muscatine, also Rock Island and Moline, Ill. Mrs. Lunra Jennings has gone to Indiana to join her husband. Miss Lillian Henderson, who has charge of the colored girls activities in the War Camp Community Service, its quite active in the work. The class in French is growing more interesting as they proceed. A large number of our singers from both churches are singing in Rock Island every night at the Billy Sunday meetings. Mr. Eugene Green is in Chicago attending the annual conference of the A. M. E. Churches. Mr. Thomas Mitchell spent the week end with his sister in Paria, Ill. Mr. James Baker of Denver, Colo., is visiting in the city, the guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker. Rev. C. P. Jones of Osceola is here shaking hands with old friends en route from the annual conference back to his charge that he successfully served last year. After a vacation of several months the Red Cross will begin sewing Wednesday afternoon in Bethel A. M. E. Church lectureroom. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Miss Vivian Nickerson of Toledo, was an over Sunday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robison. Mrs. Henry Flippings entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eda Flippings, who is visiting her from Des Moines. The afternoon was highly enjoyed by all and a nice lunch was served by the hostess. The Chicago Union Giants, a colored baseball team played Saturday and Sunday in our city. Mr. Edward Boyd left last Thursday for his home in Cedar Rapids. Mr. C. C. Johnson, the grand custodian and his wife, were the guests of Mr. Dave Croswait at the home of Miss Jessie and Albert Walker. \A shower was given in honor of Mrs. Edna Flippings of Des Moines at the home of Mrs. C. C. Gilmore. Quite a few were present and a good time enjoyed by all. Miss Hattie Roman is in town visiting friends. Mr. Curtis Maxwell leaves for Washington Monday night to take up his school work. Rev. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flippings Sunday afternoon. The Baptist Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Galloway Johnson; visitors were: Miss Hattie Johnson, Mrs. Edna Flippings. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Johnson assisted by Mrs. Clay Harper and Mrs. Emma Flippings. They adjourned to meet next week at the home of Mrs. Sadie Warn. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ragland entertained at their home Sunday evening in honor of Mr. "Happy" Bingham, one of the Chicago Union Giants. Mrs. Agnes Gilmore and Miss Jessie Walker gave a party at the A. O. U. W. hall Friday night. The evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Galloway Johnson entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO'COLLEGE Poro Corner "Dept. A-5" St. Louis, Mo. We Want Your Scalp to have a real treat-just try A Sure Enough Hair Pomade. Carefully made. Decently Perfumed. A Proper Treatment for Dandruff and for smoothing out coarse or stubborn hair. Only 25 cents for large package at your drug store, or sent by mail upon receipt of price. The Morgan Drug Company 1512 Atlantic Ave. - - Brooklyn, N. Y. PALMER'S SKIN SUCCESS Makers of these Two Famous Skin Preparations. Edna Flippings of Des Moines. The afternoon was spent in music and games. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Welders entertained at Sunday dinner. Covers were laid for eight. Out of town guests were; Mr. Edward Boyd of Cedar Rapids, Mr. Harney and Mr. Morton of Conrad, and Mrs. Edna Flippings of Des Moines. Mr. Lyle Suter left for Washington Saturday night to take up his study in dentistry. Mrs. Hardenia Robison gave a party for the younger set at her home Friday evening in honor of Miss Vivian Nickerson of Toledo, Iowa. There's a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classical education is for conversation and the other kind for use--Pittsburgh Dispatch. ALN INSTITUTE Jefferson City, Mo. The year 1919-20, courses leading to High and College diplomas. Special courses in tenography, Nurse Training, Agricultural trades. Information, address ment Richardson, President. LINCOLN INS Jefferson City, Offers, for the year 1919-20, co. School, Normal and College diploma Book-keeping, Stenography, Nurse T and Mechanical Trades. For further information, address Clement Richardso LINCOLN INSTITUTE Jefferson City, Mo. 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The wax of the candellilla plant is used in making candles, phonograph records, wood and leather polishes, floor wax, certain varnishes, linoleum, rubber compounds and celluloid, and it also enters into use in pharmacy and in the making of electrical insulation. The candellilla plant grows on the poorest quality of soil, and before it was found to have a commercial value for the wax contained it was considered a pest. Indian Raised Cotton and Tobacco. The Indian farmer, especially in the Southwest, carried the cultivation of the American variety of cotton so as advanced state. His culture of tobacco, on which was based a profitable industry for the early colonies, had been developed to a high state of efficiency. * It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio Drugrist to survive the ravages of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting on himself and his family, and treatment, known as A D D I LINE. An one with coughs showing tubercular tendency or your name in the column, COLUMBUS, Ohio E. TRACY BLAGBUEN Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 257 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Attorney at Law and Notary Public Contracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 87 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 Adv. MISS CORA GRIMES Special Dressmaking and Fancy Sewing. All Work Guaranteed. 1216 Center. Phone Wal. 7435 Adv. THE HEAD LIGHT. The first jubilee union reception of Old Fellows and Householders of Ruth Des Moines and Odd Fellows of the district grand lodge No. 30 and district grand Households of Ruth No. 21 will be held in Des Moines, Oct. 13, 1919 in the community service club rooms,inth and Mulberry street at 8 p.m. this promises to be one of the greatest special functions ever given in Des Moines under the management of Mrs. G. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur avenue. The Bystander collector for the city subscribers will call on you sometime his month so be prepared to pay your subscription. Don't put him off. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. Dr. Arthur J. Booker Dr. Arthur J. Booker ANNOUNCES The removal of his office to 907 WALNUT ST. October 1st, 1919 Hours 9 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Phone Walnut 6135 ALL NATION'S CAFE 315 Missouri St. MACON, MISSOURI Phone 548 Just One Block East of the Burlington Depot. Lodging, Meals and Short Orders at all Hours. Give us a call. L. B. ANDERSON, Prop. Macon, Mo. WANT A HOUSE? Five room house on West 13th Street, $1400.00 $100 down and $15.00 per mon h. E. TRACY BLAGBURN Bradford Hotel Park Street First Class Service. 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. FRANK F. FOWLER Director Res. Phone Maple 872 VIVIAN L. JONES Manager Res. Phone Wal. 7104 FOWLER & JONES Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" ENTERS DRAKE. Little Miss Virginia Jones, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jones has entered the Drake Conservatory of Music, and is studying piano under Mrs. Green. Mrs. Green states that Virginia has had the best training of any small pupil she has had which is a compliment to Miss Mary Ellen McCree, her instructor prior to entering Drake. APPOINTED ON CITY HOSPITAL STAFF Dr. Arthur J. Booker has just recently been appointed on the staff of the city hospital. We congratulate Doc on this appointment, which goes to show the high regard held for him by both white and colored people. Mrs. Gertrude Taylor of Chicago arrived in our city last week to visit with her brother, Mr. John Smith of 950 Fourteenth Street Place. Miss Adah Hyde returned home last Friday morning after spending a month visiting in the east. Mr. Ben Smith arrived in the city the past week from Denver. Mr. G. U. Clowd returned to the city Wednesday after a week's business trip to Junction City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jones have recently moved into their own home at 700 Grand View avenue. The guest representatives from the various lodges of the union jubilee reception to be held Oct. 13, 1919 will begin to arrive Sunday morning from the different parts of the state. Miss Cordelia Winn, special Y. W. C. A. worker from headquarters in New York arrived in our city in the interest of the Y. W. C. A., Tenth and Center streets. She left the city Thursday. Mrs. Olivia De Van has been quite sick the past week but is a great deal better. Madam Mattie Brooks went to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thursday morning to attend to lodge affairs. Rev. C. P. Jones of Osceola, Iowa, passed through the city last week returning home from conference. Rev. James A. Meyers, D. D., of Charleston, S. C., educational secretary of Jenkins Orphanage and Industrial College is in the city visiting his two cousins, Rev. G. W. Robinson and Prof. E. B. Robinson. He will preach at both services of the Corinthian Church Sunday. Miss Lillian Jacobs at 1238 West Twentieth street was very badly scalded Wednesday while sealing a can of tomatoes. The can exploded throwing the ceiling wax in her face and arm which is burned deeply. Her aunt, Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, extinguished the flame with the help of neighbors. She is resting as well as could be expected. She graduated this summer from the West High school and had entered Drake university in a regular course. Mrs. C. W. Smith, 1410 Center street has been suffering the past week with an ulcerated tooth but is some better now. Mrs. William Lowery, who has been sick for several months is not any better at this writing. Athletic Barber Shop 786 9th Street Baths, Shoe Shineing, Soft Drinks Popular Prices STONE & WELDON East Des Moines Property I have a beautiful Stucco Bungalo on E. Grand Ave. 5 rooms, all modern, $3,500 $500 down. Other homes from $1600 to $3,000, $50.00 down and up. Let Me Show You E. TRACY BLAGBURN Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist THE BYSTANDER The M. C. T. Club met last week with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw on Chester avenues. A very interesting meeting was held. Mrs. Frank Fowler was club guest. After some very delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Pearl Thompson. The Mary B. Tolbert Club postponed this week's club meeting until next Tuesday when it will meet with Mrs. John Mayweather. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Barton of Washington, D. C., entertained at dinner and cards in honor of Miss Adah Hyde, who recently visited in Washington. The Corinthian Sunday School intermediate class No. 4 entertained a number of friends Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2 o'clock until 8 at the home of Miss Hazelle Watson, 2823 Fourth street. An enjoyable time was reported. Mrs. F. G. Goggins, teacher. Mrs. J. P. Jones, 1235 Stewart street entertained a few guests at a 6 o'clock dinner party Wednesday evening, Oct. 15. Covers were laid for ten guests. After dinner hours were spent in music and conversation. A most delightful evening was enjoyed by all. A get-to-gether party for high school girls, under the auspices of the girls work and social committees was held Friday evening, Oct. 10. The Girl Reserves, who are meeting at St. Paul's Church had a party Tuesday night. Mrs. Ollie Walden, 818 West Fourteenth street entertained in honor of Mrs. Leroy Fields of Kekuk, Iowa. Covers were laid for twelve. Mrs. J. B. Morris entertained a number of friends at a delightful dancing party last week at the Army Club. The guests were refreshed during the evening with refreshing punch. The entire evening was enjoyably spent by all. Miss Cornelia Beatty entertained a group of young people at a whist party Friday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. P. Jones, 1235 Stewart street. Rev. James A. Meyers, who will pjreach at Corinthian Baptist Church Sunday is one of the strongest speakers of today. He has recently preached in some of the largest churches in the country. Among them were Fremont Temple, Boston, Mass. Don't fail to hear him. The St. Paul's A. M. E. Altar Guild met at the home of Mrs. Bowman, 930 Fourteenth Street Place, Oct. 2, adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Bolden, 917 Thirteenth street, Oct. 16. The first quarterly conference of Kyles A. M. E. Zion Church will be held Sunday. Rev. S. W. Alstock, presiding elder, will preach the morning sermon at 11 and the evening sermon at 8 o'clock. There will also be services at 3 o'clock. COLORED LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HOLD OPEN MEETING On next Tuesday evening, Oct. 14 at 8 o'clock in the community center at Ninth and Mulberry streets the Colored League of Women Voters will hold an open meeting, at which time a detailed report of the recent meeting of the Forty-eighth annual session of the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association, which was replaced by the Iowa League of Women Voters will be made by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who attended this meeting. A special invitation is extended not only to the women of the city, but also to all men who are interested in a higher qualification of American citizenship. Mrs. Brown, 1058 Fifth street acting as business manager of the "National Notes" the official organ of the National Association of Colored Women, takes this method of acknowledging the receipt of $3.50 sent in by Mrs. E. Roberson of Marshalltown for seven new subscribers, and asks that all club women who have been soliciting subscriptions for the "Notes" make their report to her on or before Saturday, October 18, in order that she may make her report at once to the editor, Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The new military order of Masonic ladies known as the Heroines of the Temple Crusades was launched in our city last Friday evening by the institution of a branch that will hereafter be known as King Solomon Guild No. 20, auxiliary to King Solomon Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar. While the ladies guild is auxiliary to the commander it starts out with a larger membership than that of the Knights as they start out with a charter membership of ten Sir Knights and thirty-four princesses as the ladies are called. The officers of the King Solomon Guild are as follows: Sir S. Joe Brown, royal adviser; Princess Jessye E. McClain, captain; Princess Anna F. Cousins, first lieutenant; Princess Henrietta Graves, second lieutenant; Princess Bertha Long, commissary; Princess Mary Walker, treasurer; Princess Willie Booker, secretary; Princess Emma Mayweather, chaplain; Princess Mary Carl cross bearer; Princess Lulu Jackson, inner sentinel and Sir William Walker, outer sentinel. Indigestion, Biliriousness, Constipation Chamberlain's Tablets have restored to health and happiness hundreds who were afflicted with indigestion, biliousness and constipation. If you are troubled in this way give them a trial. You SOCIAL DANCING PARTY. CHURCH NOTICE. NEW MASONIC ORDER. GET SLOAN'S FOR YOUR PAIN RELIEF You don't have to rub it in to get quick, comforting relief Once you've tried it on that stiff joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheumatic twinge, lame back, you'll find a warm, soothing relief you never thought a liniment could produce. Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss, wastes no time in applying, sure to give quick results. A large bottle means economy. Your own or any other druggist has it. Get it today. 35c, 70c, $1.40 Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy are certain to be pleased for they will benefit you. Adv. ORBITUARY—RACHILAL JEFFERSON Mrs. Rachial Jefferson formerly the daughter of Richard and Nancy Brooks died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods, 1074 West Eleventh street Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. She was born in Sheboyville, Ky., in 1850 came to Des Moines, Iowa with her parents in 1857 and has resided here ever since. She attendd the public schools on east side. She was very highly and respected citizen by races. She joined the church at 11 years of age and was one of the founders of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, a charter member, an active church worker; all of her life being president of stewardess board under Rev. Graves, pastor; was an active class leader. When taken sick she was a member of Mt. Moriah Tabernacle No. 333 one of its first members was also a member of the Phillipps Guiding Star of the S. M. T. Geo. C. Newman (white). The funeral was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock attended by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. Rev. S. L. Birt preached the sermon. Mr. George C. Newman (white) a life long friend of Mrs. Jefferson, made a few well chosen remarks. The funeral was in charge of Mt. Moriah Tabernale No. 333, assisted by all the other daughter; also the Phillips Guiding Star of the S. M. T. The flowers were very fine and numerous which bespoke the beautiful life that she lived. To mourn her loss one brother, Dennis Burris, two daughters, Mrs. William Tomlin and Mrs. C. B. Wood; two grandchildren, Charles and Hortense Woods; one son Leigh Hunt of Chicago, and stepson, Alex Wilburn of this city. Nothing is so senseless as worrying over wasted time. Fast living, quick ending. Watts Bakery Frank Watts, Prop. 908 Center Street Phone Walnut 1547 DES MOINES Your Trade Appreciated. Autumn Sweat Autumn School Days Mean Sweater Time for Boys Sweaters are almost a necessity for school boys—most boys have one—those who haven't a sweater—want one. These heavy wool, rope-knit sweaters, made with a large shawl collar are making a big hit with the boys—shown in solid colors and also in fancy striped bodies, collar and cuffs. Juvenile coat sweaters for ages 6 to 10 years in heavy worsted knits at $6.95. Is Your Hair Short, Breaking Off Thin or Falling Out? If So, Try MADAM C. J. WALKER'S "Wonderful Hair · Grower" These Remedies are Manufactured Only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'f'g Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. A. E. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Co., and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Sho Thin or Fat If So, MADAM C. J. "Wonderful D These Remedies are M The Mme. C. J. W 640 North West Street A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $1 able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. Write for terms. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. C. B. Woods, Mrs. William Tomlin, Mr. Leigh H. Wilburn of Chicago, and Mr. Alex Wilburn wish to thank the members of Mount Maria Tabernacle No. 333 and Phillips Ginding Star Temple, No. 341, S. M. T., also their many, many friends in and out of the city for their very kind assistance during the sickness and death of their mother and for the beautiful floral offerings and Mr. E. T. Blackburn for donating the services of his car. Remember The ROYAL CAFE Meals at All Hours 1104 Center Street Sunday Dinner 50c. or More Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment JOHN BOYD, Prop. 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 n School Day er Time for THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE Frankel's 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. The Wonderful Art of Hair Growing A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. Short, Breaking Off falling Out? Try W. WALKER'S "Hair · Grower" Manufactured Only by Walker M'f g Co. Seet, Indianapolis, Ind. CIAL TREATMENT 1.50. Make all Money Orders pay- Send stamp for reply. AGENTS An Agreeable Surprise. "About three years ago when I was suffering from a severe cold on my lungs and coughed most of the time night and day, I tried a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was surprised at the promptness with which it gave me relief," writes Mrs. James Brown, Clark Mills, N. Y. Many another has been surprised and pleased with the prompt relief afforded by this remedy. Small Dogs Quickest to Learn. The best kind of dogs to train to perform tricks are the smaller ones, such as terriers, poodles, spaniels, collies, and dachshunds. The poodle is the cleverest of all. KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT. LONG. SILKY By using Harolla Pomade Hair Dress which is delightfully perfumed and re the best prepared, neat, cutte, beautiful, soft, silky, straight, long if hair—just the kind you want. Her feeds the scalp and makes hair stay short, uniform hair no soft, long and hus- trous that you can easily handle it and plush up with it. It is your natural right to have fine, lovely hair, and Herolin offers you a chance. Take it—but don't be fooled into getting anything else than HEKOLIN It makes short half grow long and beautiful, stops dutting scalp and daubnuff. SEVR BY FOR 25 cents MAIL Herolin Med. Co., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS No your own man or woman. No make you a liberal offer—and show you how to make money fast. 1 BLACK CAT Reinforced HOSIERY Black Cat Hose, at... 50c 7 JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 907 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 Adv. MISS CORA GRIMES Special Dressmaking and Fancy Sewing. All Work Guaranteed. Res. 1216 Center. Phone Wal. 7435 Adv. THE HEAD LIGHT The first jubilee union reception of Odd Fellows and Householders of Ruth of Des Moines and Odd Fellows of the district grand lodge No. 30 and district grand Households of Ruth No. 21 will to be held in Des Moines, Oct. 13, 1919 at the community service club rooms, Ninth and Mulberry street at 8 p.m. This promises to be one of the greatest social functions ever given in Des Moines under the management of Mrs. F. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur avenue. The Bystander collector for the city subscribers will call on you sometime this month so be prepared to pay your subscription. Don't put him off. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. Dr. Arthur J. Booker ANNOUNCES The removal of his office to 907 WALNUT ST. October 1st, 1919 Hours 9 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Phone Walnut 6135 ALL NATION'S CAFE 315 Missouri St. MACON, MISSOURI Phone 548 Just One Block East of the Burlington Depot. Lodging, Meals and Short Orders at all Hours. Give us a call. L. B. ANDERSON, Prop. Macon, Mo. WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! Five room house on West 13th Street, $1400.00 $100 down and $15.00 per mon h, E. TRACY BLAGBURN Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. Bradford Hotel Park Street First Class Service. 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. FRANK F. POWLER Director Res. Phone Maple 672 VIVIAN L. JONES Manager Res. Phone Wal. 7104 FOWLER & JONES Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" PERSONALS ENTERS DRAKE. Little Miss Virginia Jones, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jones has entered the Drake Conservatory of Music, and is studying piano under Mrs. Green. Mrs. Green states that Virginia has had the best training of any small pupil she has had which is a compliment to Miss Mary Ellen McCree, her instructor prior to entering Drake. APPOINTED ON CITY HOSPITAL STAFF Dr. Arthur J. Booker has just recently been appointed on the staff of the city hospital. We congratulate Doc on this appointment, which goes to show the high regard held for him by both white and colored people. Mrs. Gertrude Taylor of Chicago arrived in our city last week to visit with her brother, Mr. John Smith of 950 Fourteenth Street Place. Miss Adah Hyde returned home last Friday morning after spending a month visiting in the east. Mr. Ben Smith arrived in the city the past week from Denver. Mr. G. U. Clowd returned to the city Wednesday after a week's business trip to Junction City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jones have recently moved into their own home at 700 Grand View avenue. The guest representatives from the various lodges of the union jubilee reception to be held Oct. 13, 1919 will begin to arrive Sunday morning from the different parts of the state. Miss Cordelia Winn, special Y. W. C. A. worker from headquarters in New York arrived in our city in the interest of the Y. W. C. A., Tenth and Center streets. She left the city Thursday. Mrs. Olivia De Van has been quite sick the past week but is a great deal better. Madam Mattie Brooks went to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thursday morning to attend to lodge affairs. Rev. C. P. Jones of Osceola, Iowa, passed through the city last week returning home from conference. Rev. James A. Meyers, D. D., of Charleston, S. C., educational secretary of Jenkins Orphanage and Industrial College is in the city visiting his two cousins, Rev. G. W. Robinson and Prof. E. B. Robinson. He will preach at both services of the Corinthian Church Sunday. Miss Lillian Jacobs at 1238 West Twentieth street was very badly scalded Wednesday while sealing a can of tomatoes. The can exploded throwing the ceiling wax in her face and arm which is burned deeply. Her aunt, Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, extinguished the flame with the help of neighbors. She is resting as well as could be expected. She graduated this summer from the West High school and had entered Drake university in a regular course. Mrs. C. W. Smith, 1410 Center street has been suffering the past week with an ulcerated tooth but is some better now. Mrs. William Lowery, who has been sick for several months is not any better at this writing. Athletic Barber Shop 786 9th Street Baths, Shoe Shineing, Soft Drinks Popular Prices STONE & WELDON East Des Moines Property I have a beautiful Stucco Bungalo on E. Grand Ave- 5 rooms, all modern, $3,500 $500 down. Other homes from $1600 to $3,000, $50.00 down and up. Let Me Show You E. TRACY BLAGBURN Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave COME TO McCree's Drug Store For For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Service. Smith and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist THE BYSTANDER The M. C. T. Club met last week with Mrs. Johnnie Shaw on Chester avenue. A very interesting meeting was held. Mrs. Frank Fowler was club guest. After some very delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Pearl Thompson. The Mary B. Tolbert Club postponed this week's club meeting until next Tuesday when it will meet with Mrs. John Mayweather. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Barton of Washington, D. C., entertained at dinner and cards in honor of Miss Adah Hyde, who recently visited in Washington. The Corinthian Sunday School intermediate class No. 4 entertained a number of friends Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2 o'clock until 8 at the home of Miss Hazelle Watson, 2823 Fourth street. An enjoyable time was reported. Mrs. F. G. Goggins, teacher. Mrs. J. P. Jones, 1235 Stewart street entertained a few guests at a 6 o'clock dinner party Wednesday evening, Oct. 15. Covers were laid for ten guests. After dinner hours were spent in music and conversation. A most delightful evening was enjoyed by all. A get-to-gether party for high school girls, under the auspices of the girls work and social committees was held Friday evening, Oct. 10. The Girl Reserves, who are meeting at St. Paul's Church had a party Tuesday night. Mrs. Ollie Walden, 818 West Fourteenth street entertained in honor of Mrs. Leroy Fields of Keckuk, Iowa. Covers were laid for twelve. Mrs. J. B. Morris entertained a number of friends at a delightful dancing party last week at the Army Club. The guests were refreshed during the evening with refreshing punch. The entire evening was enjoyably spent by all. Miss Cornelia Beatty entertained a group of young people at a whist party Friday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. P. Jones, 1235 Stewart street. Rev. James A. Meyers, who will pireach at Corinthian Baptist Church Sunday is one of the strongest speakers of today. He has recently preached in some of the largest churches in the country. Among them were Fremont Temple, Boston, Mass. Don't fail to hear him. The St. Paul's A. M. E. Altar Guild met at the home of Mrs. Bowman, 930 Fourteenth Street Place, Oct. 2, adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Bolden, 917 Thirteenth street, Oct. 16. The first quarterly conference of Kyles A. M. E. Zion Church will be held Sunday. Rev. S. W. Alstock, presiding elder, will preach the morning sermon at 11 and the evening sermon at 8 o'clock. There will also be services at 3 o'clock. On next Tuesday evening, Oct. 14 at 8 o'clock in the community center at Ninth and Mulberry streets the Colored League of Women Voters will hold an open meeting, at which time a detailed report of the recent meeting of the Forty-eighth annual session of the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association, which was replaced by the Iowa League of Women Voters will be made by Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who attended this meeting. A special invitation is extended not only to the women of the city, but also to all men who are interested in a higher qualification of American citizenship. Mrs. Brown, 1058 Fifth street acting as business manager of the "National Notes" the official organ of the National Association of Colored Women, takes this method of acknowledging the receipt of $3.50 sent in by Mrs. E. Roberson of Marshalltown for seven new subscribers, and asks that all club women who have been soliciting subscriptions for the "Notes" make their report to her on or before Saturday, October 18, in order that she may make her report at once to the editor, Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The new military order of Masonic ladies known as the Heroines of the Temple Crusades was launched in our city last Friday evening by the institution of a branch that will hereafter be known as King Solomon Guild No. 20, auxiliary to King Solomon Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar. While the ladies guild is auxiliary to the commander it starts out with a larger membership than that of the Knights as they start out with a charter membership of ten Sir Knights and thirty-four princesses as the ladies are called. The officers of the King Solomon Guild are as follows: Sir S. Joe Brown, royal adviser; Princess Jessye E. McClain, captain; Princess Anna F. Cousins, first lieutenant; Princess Henrietta Graves, second lieutenant; Princess Bertha Long, commissary; Princess Mary Walker, treasurer; Princess Willie Booker, secretary; Princess Emma Mayweather, chaplain; Princess Mary Carl cross bearer; Princess Lulu Jackson, inner sentinel and Sir William Walker, outer sentinel. Indigestion, Billiousness, Constipation Chamberlain's Tablets have restored to health and happiness hundreds who were afflicted with indigestion, billiousness and constipation. If you are troubled in this way give them a trial. You SOCIAL DANCING PARTY CHURCH COLORED LEAGUE OF WOMEN NOTICE. NEW MASONIC ORDER GET SLOAN'S FOR YOUR PAIN RELIEF You don't have to rub it in to get quick, comforting relief Once you've tried it on that stiff joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheumatic twinge, lame back, you'll find a warm, soothing relief you never thought a liniment could produce. Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss, wastes no time in applying, sure to give quick results. A large bottle means economy. Your own or any other druggist has it. Get it today. 35c, 70c, $1.40 Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy are certain to be pleased for they will benefit you. Adv. OBITUARY—RACHIAL JEFFERSON Mrs. Rachial Jefferson formerly the daughter of Richard and Nancy Brooks died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Woods, 1074 West Eleventh street Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. She was born in Shelbyville, Ky., in 1850 came to Des Moines, Iowa with her parents in 1857 and has resided here ever since. She attendd the public schools on cast side. She was very highly and respected citizen by races. She joined the church at 11 years of age and was one of the founders of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, a charter member, an active church worker; all of her life being president of stewardess board under Rev. Graves, pastor; was an active class leader. When taken sick she was a member of Mt. Moriah Tabernacle No. 333 one of its first members was also a member of the Phillipsa Guiding Star of the S. M. T. Geo. C. Newman (white). The funeral was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday at 2 o'clock attended by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. Rev. S. L. Birt preached the sermon. Mr. George C. Newman (white) a life long friend of Mrs. Jefferson, made a few well chosen remarks. The funeral was in charge of Mt. Moriah Tabernale No. 333, assisted by all the other daughter; also the Phillips Guiding Star of the S. M. T. The flowers were very fine and numerous which bespoke the beautiful life that she lived. To mourn her loss one brother, Dennis Burris, two daughters, Mrs. William Tomlin and Mrs. C. B. Wood; two grandchildren, Charles and Hortense Woods; one son Leigh Hunt of Chicago, and stepson, Alex Wilburn of this city. Nothing is so senseless as worrying over wasted time. Fast living, quick ending. Watts Bakery Frank Watts, Prop. 908 Center Street Phone Walnut 1547 DES MOINES Your Trade Appreciated. Autumn Sweat Autumn School Days Mean Sweater Time for Boys Sweaters are almost a necessity for school boys—most boys have one—those who haven't a sweater—want one. These heavy wool, rope-knit sweaters, made with a large shawl collar are making a big hit with the boys—shown in solid colors and also in fancy striped bodies, collar and cuffs. Juvenile coat sweaters for ages 6 to 10 years in heavy worsted knits at $6.95. Is Your Hair Short, Breaking Off Thin or Falling Out? If So, Try MADAM C. J. WALKER'S "Wonderful Hair · Grower" These Remedies are Manufactured Only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'f g Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. Mary Louisa MADAM C.J. WALKER President of the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing (o., and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street. Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Sho Thin or Fail If So, MADAM C. J. "Wonderful These Remedies are M The Mme. C. J. W 640 North West Street A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $1 able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. Write for terms. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. C. B. Woods, Mrs. William Tomlin, Mr. Leigh H. Wilburn of Chicago, and Mr. Alex Wilburn wish to thank the members of Mount Maria Tabernacle No. 333 and Phillips Ginding Star Temple, No. 341, S. M. T., also their many, many friends in and out of the city for their very kind assistance during the sickness and death of their mother and for the beautiful floral offerings and Mr. E. T. Blackburn for donating the services of his car. Remember The ROYAL CAFE Meals at All Hours 1104 Center Street Sunday Dtnner 50c. or More Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment JOHN BOYD, Prop. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE Frankel's 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. The Wonderful Art of Hair Growing A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. ort, Breaking Off falling Out? Try WALKER'S Hair · Grower" Manufactured Only by Walker M'f g Co. zet, Indianapolis, Ind. CIAL TREATMENT 1.50. Make all Money Orders pay- Send stamp for reply. AGENTS An Agreeable Surprise. "About three years ago when I was suffering from a severe cold on my lungs and coughed most of the time night and day, I tried a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and was surprised at the promptness with which it gave me relief," writes Mrs. James Brown, Clark Mills, N. Y. Many another has been surprised and pleased with the prompt relief afforded by this remedy. Small Dogs Quickest to Learn. The best kind of dogs to train to perform tricks are the smaller ones, such as terriers, poodles, spaniels, collies, and dachshunds. The poodle is the cleverest of all. KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT. LONG, SILKY By using Herolina Pomade Hair Dress clay, you can make the best preparation made for produce beautiful, soft, silky, straight, long hair. Use it on your scalp and make knaky, mat short, stubborn hair so soft, long, you can wear it without it and put it up in an style. It is your natural right to harden fine, lovely hair, callipers and Herol calipers you want. Take it—but don't be fooled into getting anything else than HEROLIN It makes short hair grow long and beauti- ful, stops fitching scalp and daubru- f. FOR 25 cents MAIL Herolina Med. Co., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS Be your own man or woman. We make you a liberal offer, and show you how to make money fast. ys Mean Boys ```markdown ``` BLACK CAT Reinforced HOSIERY Black Cat Hose, at... 50c RE T. TRIMMED HATS Starts here Saturday and continues during the next week. are offered special for this big sale at $2.95 $4.95 AND $6.95 Come EarlyFor Choice Selection VELVET TAMS Black and all colors for only $1.00 The Fashion M.T. PLEASANT ITEMS. Mrs. Amanda Reeser, one of the oldest and highly respected citizens of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at her home Monday, October 6 at 10 a. m. She was one of the charter members of the Second Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Miss Anna Reeser and Mrs. Florence Reesier Watts of Mt. Pleasant, two sons, William of Chicago, and Ed of Mt. Pleasant; two granddaughters, Mrs. Genevieve Watts Taylor of Centerville, Iowa, and Mrs. Hertel Watts, Slaughter of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Watts and family were called home on account of the death of Mrs. Watts' mother, Mrs. Amanda Reeser. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble have gone to Oskalosa, Iowa to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Eugene Patterson is on the sick list. Mrs. Edwin Boston has returned to her home in Boone, Iowa, after visiting with her mother, Mrs. Jane Carter. The people of Mt. Pleasant were glad to welcome Rev. Hubbard back again as their pastor. Mr. Clay Reed, who is working in Keokuk, was an over Sunday visitor. Mr. G. W. Harns has returned home bringing with him his little niece Angeline Harris of Hawkeye, Iowa, who will remain and attend schol. Rev. J. Handy of the Second Baptist Church is conducting a revival meeting. Mrs. Ed Reesor is able to be out again after a severe spell of sickness. CENTERVILLE NEFS. The members of the Second Baptist Church has quite a surprise Sunday. Just about church time Rev. G. L. Fisher, traveling evangelist of Des Moines, arrived at the church and was invited to speak for us. He preached two good sermons, which were enjoyed by those present. Rev. Fisher expresses his thanks to the church for their religious hospitality. The C. C. Band went to Udell Saturday to play for the farmers institute. The band has been called several times to play for the white people as well as the colored. We are proud of the boys and wish them success. The Calanthes will be entertained by Mrs. M. Mayfield and Mrs. Katherine Smith Saturday evening Oct. 11, 1919 at the home of the W. C., Mrs. Smith. The Sunday School will have a social Monday evening at the church for the benefit of the school. Miss Viola Noah had the misfortune of running a nail in her foot last week and has been laid up ever since, but is getting a little better. Mr. C. Noah is on the sick list. Lif- tle Ruth, who has been suffering with a sore arm is much improved. Mr. S. Jones has moved from South Nineteenth street to West. Garfield street on his mother's property. Mr. L. M. Mayfield will move into the house made vacant by the Jones family. Mrs. J. P. Gooding received word that her father was very low and expects to go see him. Mrs. Georgia Bolden is able to resume her school duties after having his tonsils removed. Mrs. Anna Gooding spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Allen. Sister Bernice Price is laid up with a cold. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brown and son, W. E., of Mystic were visiting relatives and friends in the city Sunday. The Mission Circle met in its business meeting Tuesday evening and had a nice meeting. Mrs. Ada Childs, 1109 West Van Buren street, entertained at her home, Friday dinner at 2:30 in honor of Mrs. A. Anderson and two children Odessa and Edward Anderson of Colfax, Iowa and Mrs. H. H. Black and niece, Lillian Shepherd of Fort Madison; also Mrs. Black's brother. The assistant hostesses were Mrs. Bertie Johnson, Mrs. Clara Smith, Mrs. L. Foster entertained the guests in the afternoon. Mrs. Clara Smith presided at the victoria the music was furnished entertained for the evening. Mrs. Goldie Anderson, daughter and son, from Colfax, Iowa, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson in the south part of town. She has been highly entertained by her parents and other friends of Centerville. Also Mrs. Laura Robinson came here from Colfax, Iowa. The way the people treated her as a stranger in Centerville was just grand. Mrs. Annie Kerney entertained at her home Sunday at dinner. Out of town guests were Mrs. H. H. Black, niece of 'Fort Madison; Mrs. Goldie Anderson and son of Colfax, Miss Odessa Anderson, Colfax; Mrs. Laura Robinson, Colfax. The guests departed at church hour declaring Mrs. Annie Kerney a delightful entertainer. The out of town guests were very glad to know that the people of Centerville were such royal entertainers. REMAINS OF ROMAN SMELTER Intensely Interesting Discovery Said to Have Been Made in the North of England. A lady member of the Cumberland and Westmoreland Antiquarian society of England has had the good fortune to discover what is believed to be a Roman bloomery, or ancient smelting furnace. Her attention was drawn to the place by the work of moles, which recently exposed some of the remains, and again later by the burning of the whins formerly concealing the hearth and other features of the bloomery, near Forest How. By some exploration with a spade, she traced the foundations of a large hearth, twelve yards in diameter, and a number of heaps of cinders, slag and ore; and she also turned up specimens of Roman tiles, with pottery, slag and hematite. The size of the hearth of the Forest How bloomery marks it as quite different from the ordinary north-country medieval iron furnaces, which run from seven to nine or ten feet in diameter, for the one just found is twelve yards across. This appears to be worth further exploration and probably money for that purpose will be found. Hadn't Seemed to Work. An oldish man in rusty-brown clothes and with a rusty-brown beard met with a pin. It was shining sharply bright on a flagging, and he stopped to pick it up. He had stiff joints and his fingers were in that state informally known as bungy. So he had trouble picking up the pin. A young man paused to offer his services, but the old one refused. He just grunted and grumbled until at last victory came his way. Then he straightened up his rickety joints and put a hand on his back. "I'm not as young as I used to be," he admitted, as genially as his joints would allow. "But you know the old saying: "See a pin and let it lay, you'll have had luck all the day. See a pin and pick it up and you are sure to have good luck." "So I never pass one by." And yet he didn't look as lucky as a man ought to be who had made a life habit of picking up pins.—Washington Star. Flax in the War. Witl the restoration of industry on a peace-time basis, cotton once again, according to recent authoritative statements, ferges ahead of linen in the world's favor. The exigencies of the recent conflict raised flax to the position as leader among fabrics, a rank which it had held for centuries but had lost almost simultaneously with the advent of the cotton gin. With a realization of the importance of cotton in the making of munitions, there came a speedy reversion to linen for the more commonplace usages - waistcoats, sails for ships, even "wings" for airplanes having lately consisted of material woven from the sun-hued fiber. But flax has reached the end of its days of monopoly. King Cotton now rises to the fore in ordinary pursuits, and linen once again becomes the arithmetic THE BYSTANDER Philanthropic Seattle Man Throws Open Hall for Absolutely Free and Uninterrupted Speech. A philanthropic fight promoter—one of the enterprising gentlemen who has been in the habit of putting on a boxing match every week or two—is much annoyed at the spasmodic interference of the officers of the law in his business affairs, and is proposing to throw open his hall for a weekly forum of free and uninterrupted speech, in place of the boxing bouts. "I want every guy that has anything to say to come over and say it," said the promoter, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligence, "and I'll give him ten minutes to spiel, and then he must shut his trap. I don't care what he is; any kind of a nut can come over and say right out what is on his chest. My luck has been so bad, and my spirits so depressed, that I want a laugh, and I believe a nut gathering of this kind would equal anything the Orpheum circuit or Pantages or the best of them ever put on. You know, nature keeps playing jokes on humanity all the time; she mixes together some queer patterns in heads, and a lot of fellows can't help what they think; some have a hunch for one thing and some for another; I suppose we could get a few startling facts on anything from religion to chess in these verbal tournaments. And it will be absolutely free; I might pass the hat around at the close of the entertainment to square me on the hall rent, for but the rest I wouldn't want a cent to pay outside of the entertainment I get out of it. As soon as I can pull a jazz band together to fit in with the speechmaking I will announce the details, and we will be sure in for a summer's entertainment, if the sheriff don't close us up." HOMESICK FOR ARCTIC SNOWS No Affectation About the Longing for Far North That Is Experienced by Explorers. If you are of ordinary health and strength, if you are young enough to be adaptable and independent enough to shake off the influence of books and belief, you can find good reason to be as content and comfortable in the North as anywhere on earth. If you remember that all of us who have spent more than a year "living on the country," are quite of the Eskimo opinion that no food on earth is better than caribou meat, and if you have any experience in your life as a hunter anywhere, you will realize that in the evenings when we sit in these warm snow houses, feasting with keen appetites on unlimited quantities of boiled ribs, we have all the creature comforts. What we lack, if we feel any lack at all, will be possibly the presence of friends far away, or the chance to hear opera or see the movies. At any rate, it is true that today in the movie infested city I long for more snow house evenings after caribou hunts as I never in or concertes or orange groves. And this is not peculiar to me. The men who have hunted with me are nearly all of the same mind—they are either in the North now, on the way back there by whaling ship, or eating their hearts out because they cannot go—Vilhjalmur Stefsson in Harper's Magazine. "After a few months in other states, I was returning to Indianapolis," remarked a traveling salesman "and I don't mind telling you I was glad to be getting back home. As I sat down beside the stranger I told him how good it was to be back in the land of cornfields. "So we started to talk about the beauty spots of Mother Nature. It is nothing more than natural for any Hooster to talk about his own state. And I had to ask him whether he had ever been in Brown county. "The stranger looked out of the car window a minute, saying softly to himself: 'Brown county, Brown county.' When he looked around at me again he said: "Yes, I have been there. That's the place where the squirrels have to carry a lunch with them when they go across the county, is it not?"—Indianapolis News. According to an English newspaper correspondent who recently reported a journey he had made from Paris to the Polish capital, the most impressive spectacle that he saw was the mantle of blossoms, clustered profusely, which fringed the highways and byways about Warsaw. "All the wars of Poland," he writes, "could not check the new life that came riding through her borders at the head of the advancing spring; sprays of lilac found place in the gray caps of Polish lancers, tulips and chestnut leaves, tokens of the new dawn, in the garb of peer and peasant. Everywhere was spring yielding back a measure of her everlasting rights." But the flowers never took much notice of the war even "at the front." Runa News Stand Without Hands. Rune News Stand Without Hands. There is a boy running a news stand in Union square, New York city, who has no hands. He opens and closes his stand, opens and folds his papers and passes them out to customers without delay or difficulty, and makes change like an expert. Lou Young is his name. He lost both hands in an explosion when thir- teen years old, but that handicap did not hinder him from going into bus- ness and making a success of it. "The cripple who has spunk is as good as anyone else," he says. Probably Envious. Flowers of Poland. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPSTEST CHURCH East Maple Street Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornishian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 7 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. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lleut. 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. H. 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. St. John A. M. E. Eion Church. S. E. 19th and Scott Sts. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. Services all day Saturday. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching. 8:00 p. m. Friday—Prayer and class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. Bethal A. M. B. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. 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. Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Epworth League, 6:45 p. m. Asbury M. B. Church. Services in Knights of Tabro Hall, 12th and Park Sts. Rev. Spencer Bay, Pastor. Phone WsL. 8241. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Evening Service. Preaching, 7:45 p. m. Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. AT KINNEY'S You Save $1 to $5 a Pair Ladies' Fine Welt Boots in brown calf, brown suede tops, all brown calf, brown kid, grey kid, black kid, patent kid tops, patent and kid cloth tops. High, medium and low heels. 3.98, 4.48, 4.98, 5.48, 5.98, 6.48, 6.98, 7.48 All memorable values, with no Profit丧 Misses' and Children's School & Dress Shoes in brown calf and kid, black calf and kid, and patent leather. 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Each unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" contains proper directions for Colds, Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Aspirin is trade mark of Bayer Manu CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. 928 12th St. Elder E. W. Piftman, Pastor. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday school. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Wednesday evening, Preaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and wheoping cough. From a small beginning its sale and use has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. This alone is enough to convince one that it is a medicine of more than ordinary merit. Give it a trial and you will find this to be the case. In our last week's issue where the local stated that Mrs. Burnham and Miss Roberts entertained for Madame Aneta Brown. 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